HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - DEC 1954Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1954
at eight
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 Annex
o'clock P.M. July 6, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Lawrence Krause, of the
Full Gospel Gleaners Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of
and approved as read.
June 28, 1954 were read
Acceptance of bid of Gill Construction
Company to furnish 7000 tons Plant Mix
surfacing in place.
This being the time set to open bids for 7000 tons Plant Mix
surfacing in place, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, bid of Gill
Construction Company to furnish the Plant Mix surfacing for $.47 per
ton was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the contract.
Reception of letter from Ralph Smith,
Jr. stating intention to file restrictions
on all lots in Tract 1710.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, letter from
Ralph Smith, Jr. stating that it is his intention to file restrictions
on all lots in Tract 1710 when sold or leased for commercial or residenftial
use, was received and ordered placed on file.
Petition from Kern County Union High
School District for the abandonment
of alley extending north and south through
Block 120, Bakersfield, referred to the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, petition from Kern
County Union High School District requesting that proceedings be instituted
for abandonment of the alley extending north and south through Block 120,
Bakersfield, was referred to the Planning Commission~
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Reception of memorandum from City
Attorney relative to letter from
Melvin W. Magnus.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, memorandum from
City Attorney relative to letter from Melvin W. ~agnuS, attorney;
regarding the construction of dwellings at 3017 Bank Street, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of petition from electors
in Fifth Ward requesting that special
election be held to fill the vacancy
existing in the position of Councilman.
Upon a motion by Coilins, seconded by Crees, petition from
registered electors of the Fifth Ward requesting a special election
to fill the vacancy existing in the position of Councilman in that ward,
was received ~nd ordered placed on file.
Reception of petition from registered
electors of the Fifth Ward requesting
the appointment of Fred C. Schweitzer
to complete the unexpired term on the
Council of the late Lowell W. Saunders.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconde'd by Vest, petition from
registered electors of the Fifth Ward requesting that at the expiration
of the two weeks waiting period required by Section 16 of the Charter
of the City of Bakersfield, the Council appoint Fred C. Schweitzer
to complete the unexpired term on the City Council of the late Lowell
W. Saunders, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from City Manager
relative to annexation charge to outside
areas.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Vest, report from City
Manager relative to charge to outside areas as a condition of annexation,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Action on report submitted by City
Manager relative to Capital Improvement
Bond Issue deferred until list of needed
improvements and estimate of the cost has
been furnished to the Council, for study.
It was moved by Eveleth, that the report from the City Manager
recommending that the Council's previous instructions relative to the
Capital Improvement Bond Issue be rescinded, and the matter held in
abeyance temporarily, be received and placed on file. The motion failed
for lack of a second. Substitute motion made by Sullivan, seconded
by Vest, that any action be deferred until such time as the City
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Manager furnishes the Council with a list of needed public improvements
and an estimate of the cost of same, carried unanimously.
RecePtion of communication from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce submitting
a digest of its activities for period
July 1953 to July 1954.
Upon amotion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, communication
submitting a digest of the activities o~ the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce for the period June 1953 to July 1954 which fulfill the
provisions of agreement with the City, was r~ceived, and the City Clerk
was instructed to attach the report to the City's copy of the agreement.
City Auditor authorized to establish
a Petty Cash fund of $40.00 for operation
of Teen Age Summer Dances.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to establish a Petty Cash Fund in amount of $40.00 for
operation of Teen Age Summer Dances by the Recreation Department.
Acceptance and approval of report
from Arthur Anderson Company.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded ~y Vest, report from
Arthur Anderson Company was accepted and approved.
City Attorney instructed to telephone
Attorney for League of California Cities
relative to suggested ordinance prescribing the
matter of filing and/or presenting
complaints a~nst members of the Police
Department by persons other than the
appointive power.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to telephone the attorney for the League of California
Cities and discuss the suggested ordinance prescribing the manner o£
filing and/or Presenting complaints against members of the Police
Department by persons other than the appointive power, and incorporate
his recommendations in the ordinance, for the consideration of the
Council.
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Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1954 - 4
Action on proposed ordinance prohibiting
the discharge of cooler and swimming pool
water into the sanitary sewer system deferred
for one week for revision.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, action on
proposed ordinance prohibiting the discharge of cooler and swimming
pool water into the sanitary sewer system was deferred for one week,
for revision and further study.
Approval of supplemental agreement with
Rex F. Whittemore for improvement of
Street and alleys int Tract 1620.
Upon a motio~ by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Supplemental
Agreement with Rex F. Whirremote for improvement of Streets and alleys
in Tract 1620 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for three solo motorcycles for use
by the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for three solo motorcycles for use
by the Police Department.
Authorization granted to advertise for
Fire Hose requirements for fiscal year.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, authorization
was granted to advertise for Fire Hose requirements for fiscal year.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
~thorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Meeting recessed until 11 o'clock A.M. ~
July 7, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the meeting
was recessed until 11 o'clock A.M. Wednesday, July 7, 1954.
MAYOR of the C~ of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL - i of the Council .
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 7, 1954
Annex at
Present: Carnakis
Absent: None
Minutes of recessed meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
eleven o'clock A.M. Wednesday, July 7, 1954.
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Reception of report of City Clerk
relative to number of signatures
contained on petition filed requesting
a special election in the Fifth Ward
to fill vacancy existing in the position
of Councilman.
Upon a motio~ by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, report of
City Clerk that petition filed requesting a special election in the Fifth
Ward to fill the vacancy existing in the position of Councilman contained
264 signatures and 273 signatures were required to call a special
election, was received, and the petition was declared insufficient.
At this time the City Clerk reported that petition filed
requesting the appointment of Fred C. Schweitzer to f111 the vacancy
existing in the position of Councilman in the Fifth Ward contained
198 signatures.
Appointment of Fred C. Schweitzer as
Councilman for the Fifth Ward to complete
unexpired term of the late Lowell W.
Saunders.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Fred C.
Schweitzer was appointed Councilman for the Fifth Ward to complete the
unexpired term of the late Lowell W. Saunders, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan¥ Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr. Schweitzer was sworn in as Councilman by the City Clerk.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
~AYOR of the C~ of Bakersfield, Cali~fornia
ATTEST:
CITY CL,~K and ~C~o
~he Council
of the City of Bakersfield, ~aii~rni~
Bakersfield, California, July 12, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of theCity of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clodk P.M.
Present: Carnakis, Collins,
Absent: Croes
July 12, 1954.
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Invocation was given by Councilman Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1954 and the
special meeting of July 7, 1954 were read and approved as read.
Petition from Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
change the district boundaries of that
property located south of Panorama Drive
and East of River Blvd. referred back to
the Planning Commission for further study.
This being the time set for further hearing on petition of
Ralph L.' Smith, Jr. for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change
the district boundaries of that property located south of Panorama
Drive and East of River Blvd., upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Collins, the petition was referred back to the Planning Commission for
further study and recommendation.
Approval of salary increases
effective August 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded b) Vest, the following
salary increases were approved, effective August 1, 1954:
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
J. E. Bellemey Patrolman ' 3
J. J. Kennedy Patrolman 3
H. A. ~isco ~ Hoseman 4
D. G. Edwards Hoseman 3
R. L. Suender Hoseman 3
W. G. Kniffen Hoseman 3
L. W. Stock Hoseman 3
W.R.Chitwood Hoseman 3
K. G. Zollman Hoseman 3
F. H. Landers Sewage Plant Attendant 5
J. E. Heflin Semi-skilled L~borer 4
Brinton Hale Sweeper Operator 3
George Stone Mechanic 3
M. W. Lambert Detective 5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
6
Reception of City Manager's letter
relative to Senate Constitutional
Amendment No. 23 with no action to be
taken either way at this time.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager's letter recommending against endorsement of Senate Constitutional
Bakersfield, California, July 12, 1954 - 2
Amendment No. 23 was received and ordered placed on file, and no action
is to be taken at this time.
Communicat.ion from Donahue and Goldberg,
attorneys, relative to amendment to
pawnbroker's ordinance referred to the
City Manager, City Attorney and Chief of
Police for their study and report back to
the Council in one week.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication
from Donahue and Goldberg, attorneys, requesting that certain amendments
be made to Ordinance No. 218 New Series regulating Pawnbrokers, was
referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and Chief of Police for their
study and report back to the Council in one week.
Reception of communication from
American Social Hygiene Association.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from American Social Hygiene Association advising that their finding~
indicate that Bakersfield's law enforcement program against vice is
effective, was received and ordered placed on file.
Action on agreement with Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce deferred
until program is submitted to the Council
for consideration.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, action on agreement
with Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce was deferred for one week,
until the Chamber submits a program of proposed activities to the Council
for its consideration.
report
Reception of City Manager's report on
earthquake damaged buildings which have
neither been repaired nor razed.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the City Manager's
on the status of earthquake damaged buildings in the city which
have neither been repaired or razed, was received and ordered placed
Report of findings of appeal on petition
of Boys Club of America to solicit funds
in the City referred back to the Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, report of
findings of appeal on petition of Boys Club of America to solicit funds
in the incorporated area of the City of Bakersfield, which was submitted
on file.
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Bakersfield, California, July 12, 1954- 3
to the Council at meeting of June 28, 1954, was referred back to the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations for further consideration.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1016 New Series
amending Plumbing Ordinance No. 968 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield, by amending
Section 609 thereof and by adding one new
Section thereto regulating the discharge of
cooler and swimming pool water into the
sanitary se~er system.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No. 1016
New Series amending Plumbing Ordinance No. 968 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield, by amending Section 609 thereof and by'adding one new Section
thereto regulating the discharge of cooler and swimming water into
the sanitary sewer system,'was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance changing name of Oak Park to
Saunders Park.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance chgnging the name of Oak Park to
Saunders Park, by the following vote:
Ayes:' Carnakis, Collins~ Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Approval of Planning Commission recommendation
that. alley running north and south in Block
120, Bakersfield, be ~acated, on condition
that said vacation comply with all requirements
as set forth by the Engineering Department.
Director of Public Works instructed to make
preliminary investigation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
Commission recommendation that a~ey running north and south
Bakersfield, be vacated on the condition that said vacation
the Planning
in Block 120,
complies
with all requirements set forth by the City Engineering Department, was
approved, and the Director of Public Works was instructed to prepare a
plat of the proposed vacation, and notify the utility companies owning
~ervices in the alley.
Approval of recommendation of Planning
Commission that permission be granted Foster
and Kleiser Company to erect an outdoor
advertising sign on the northwest corner of
Chester Avenue and First Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, recommendation
of the Planning Commission that permission be granted Foster and Kleiser
Company to erect an outdoor advertising sign on the northwest corner of
Chester Avenue and First StreW, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was.authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Supervisor Charle~ Salzer authorized
to represent the City at hearing on
application of Bonanza and Southwest Airlines
before Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Vest, Supervisor
Charles Salzer was authorized to represent the City at hearing to be
held in Washington before the Civil Aeronautics Board on application of
Bonanza Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for car to be used by
Building Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for car for the Building Department.
Adoption of Resolution No. 30-54 of
annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Planz Park No. 4.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 30-54
of annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Planz Park No. 4 and
setting date of hearing thereon as August 16, 1954, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
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City Clerk instructed to direct a
letter to Arthur Sanders, Bakersfield
Californian reporter, conveying best
wishes of the Council for a speedy
r~covery from his illness.
Upon a. motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Vest, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct a letter to Arthur Sanders, Bakersfield
Californian reporter, conveying the best wishes of the Council for a
speedy recovery from his illness.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
NA¥0R of the Ci~ of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK ~nd Ex-Off£cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, ~alifornia
Ca 1 i fornia
Bakersfield, California, July 19, 1954
Annex at
Present:
Absent:
Invocation was given by
Cain A.M.E. Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of
and approved as read.
Minutes of' the regula~ meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
eight o'clock P.M. July 19, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
None ~
the Reverend Dkvid O. Slacum of the
July 12, 1954 were read
Petition from Hotel and Restaurant Employees
and Bartenders' Union for annexation of
property to the City referred to the Kern
County Boundaries Commission and then to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, a petition from
Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders' Union for annexation
of property located at 1819 Brundage Lane to the City was directed sent
to the Kern County Boundaries Commission and then to be referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce submitting
its program as it pertains to the contract
with the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, a letter from
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce outlining its program as it
pertains to the contract with the City of Bakersfield, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Communication from League of California
Cities recommending that complaints'
involving the Chief of Police should be
presented first to the appointing authority,
was referred to the City Attorney with
instructions to prepare ordinance.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, 'seconded by Collins, communication
from the League of California Cities recommending that complaints involving
the Chief of Police should be presented first to the appointing authority
was referred to the City Attorney with instructions to prepare an
ordinance directing that such complaints should be sent to the City Manager
and that he in turn recommend to the Civil Service Board as to whether
a formal complaint should be filed.
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Communication from Ralph L. Smith, Jr.
relative to bonds posted with the City
of Bakersfield referred to the City Attorney
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by' CrDes, communication fr~n
Ralph L. Smith, Jr. relative to bonds posted with the City signed by him
as principal and Maurice St. Clair and C. L. Gibson as sureties, was
referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication advising that Army
Corps of Engineers has agreed to authorize
30,000 acre feet of water in Isabella Reservoir
for recreation use.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication
from field representative of Congressman Harlan Hagen advising that
the Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to authorize approximately 30,000
acre feet of year round storage space in Isabella Reservoir for recreation
use was received and ordered'placed on file.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for June, 1954.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Treasurer's financial report for June, 1954 was received and ordered
placed on file, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the report.
Approval of Change Order No. i to Frank
Johnson for rest room buildings at
Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Change Order No.
i to Frank Johnson for the substitution of a shake roof for cedar shingle
roof on rest room buildings at Beale and Waysid~ Park for additional
compensation of $249.00 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
same.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to
Joe D. Miller for Unit #1 of the
P-Q Street Main Sewer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Change Order No. 1
to Joe D. Miller, authorizing a substitution in concrete pipe at no
additional compensation to the contractor was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign same.
Bakersfield, California, July 19, 1954 3
31-54
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 31-54
changing the name of "Oak" Park"
to "Saunders Park."
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution No.
changing the name of "Dak Park" to "Saunders Park" was adopted. as
Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1017 New
Series amending Subdivision (a) of
Section 8 of'Ordinance No. 879 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance
No. 1019 New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section 8 of Ordinance
No. 879 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1018 New
Series amendihg Ordinance No. 879
New Set%es by adding thereto a new
section providing for salaries of
Recreation Department temporary personnel.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No. 1018
New Series amending Ordinance No. 879 New Series by adding thereto a new
section providing for salaries of Recreation Department temporary personnel,
and repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 920 New Series, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of statements and certificates :
from County Clerk and Resolutions of the
Board of Supervisors of Kern County, stating
result of the canvass of election returns of
Special Municipal Election of the City held
June 8, 1954, covering Propositions Nos. 1 to
~ 6, and City of Bakersfield Referendum.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, statements
and certificates from the County Clerk and Resolutions of the Board of
Bakersfield, California, July 19, 1954 - 4
Supervisors stating the results of the canvass of election returns of
Special Municipal Election of the City held June 8, 1954 covering
Propositions Nos. I to 6 inclusive and City of Bakersfield Referendum.
Adoption of Resolution No. 32-54 declaring
results of Special Municipal Election held
in City of Bakersfield June. 8, 1954.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution ~o.
32-54 declaring results of Special Municipal Election held in BakerMfield
June 8, 1954 and instructing the Clerk of the Council to enter in. full on
the minutes of this Council the results as set forth in the Resolutions.
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
None
None
The votes cast on Propositions Nos. I to 6 inclusive at
Special Election of the City of Bakersfield held June~8, 1954, are
as follows:
City of Bakersfield Proposition No.
City of Bakersfield Proposition No.
City of Bakersfield Proposition No. 3
City of Bakersfield Proposition No. 4
City o~ Bakersfield Proposition NO. 5
City of Bakersfield Proposition No. 6
Adoption of Resolutioff No.
1 (A) Yes: 6855 No: 618~
2 (B) Yes: 7378 No: 4606
(C) Yes: 8805 No: 2780
(D) Yes: 8527 No: 2812
(E) Yes: 8651 No: 3177
(F) Yes: 8177 No: 2878
33-~4
declaring results of Special Election
held in Bakersfield June 8, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 33-54
declaring results of Special ~unicipal Election held in Bakersfield June 8,
1954 and instructing the Clerk of the Council to enter in full on the
minutes of this Council the results as set forth in the Resolution, was
adopted as read by the following vote: :
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
The votes.cast on City of Bakersfield Referendum are as follows:
City of Bakersfield Referendum (G) Yes: 3216 No: 8874
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Approval of.Escrow instructions for
purchase of certain real property from
Louis J. Brandt for the opening of
Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Escrow instructions
for the purchase of certain real property from Louis J. Brandt for
the opening of "~' Street were approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign on behalf o~ the City.
City Auditor authorized to make transfers
of certain funds. Action on transfer for
refund to George Kleinsmid deferred until
report is received from the City Attorney.
It was moved by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, that the City Auditor
be authorized to make certain fund transfers as requested. Substitute
motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, that the City Auditor be
authorized to make certain fund transfers as requested, with action to
be deferred on transfer of $14,248.84 from General Fund 11 to Trust Fund
73, refund to George Kleinsmid as a result of the Arbitration Board's
findings relative to Municipal Farm operations, until such time as
a report is received on this matter from the Clty Attorney, carried
unanimously,j
Approval of Agreement with the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for
certain services.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Agreement with
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for certain services to
be rendered to the City was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign same on behalf of the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, claims as
audited'by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Approval of contract with Bakersfield
City School District for transportation
of students to Day Camp.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, contract
with Bakersfield City School District for transportation of students
to Day Camp at Hart Memorial Park was approve~, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 1019 New
Ser'ies consenting to the establishment
of a portion of a City street as a part
of the County Highway system~
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance
No. 1019 New Series consenting to the establishment of a portion of a
City Street as a part of the County Highway System, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None ·
City Attorney instructed to determine
what can be worked out with the County
relative to border line streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to study and make report on what procedure can be worked
out with the County on border line streets such as 34th Street, Columbus
Stree~ and River Boulevard, whereby the County will be responsible for
the maintenance of these streets and the City will be responsible for
the traffic enforcement.
Approval of Tract No. 1708 and
Mayor authorized to sign contract and
specifications contingent upon subdivider
submitting signed modification of contract
on Tract 1700.
It was moved by Vest, that Tract No. 1708 be approved and the
Mayor authorized to sign the contract and specifications covering the
Tract. The motion failed for lack of a second.
It was moved by Croes, seconded by'Eveleth, that it is ordered
that Map entitled Tract No. 1708, be'and the same is hereby approved, that
the bond of Jack Smith Development Company, as principal, and C. L. Gibson
and Maurice St. Clair, as sureties, in the sum of $1390.00, for the
payment of taxes and special assessment collected as taxes be, and the same
is hereby approved, and that the said map accompanied by certificate
to Title Insurance and Trust Company showing that title to said property
is vested in Kern County Land Company, Standard Gasoline Company, Standard
0il Company of California, Union 0il Company of California and Jack
Smith Development Company is ordered recorded in the Office of the County
Bakersfield, California, July 19, 1954 - 7
Recorder, and it is further ordered that the streets, alleys, and easements
shown upon said map and therein offered for dedication, be and the same
are hereby accepted for public use. ~ l~ursuant to the provisions of
Section 11587 of the Business and Professions Code, the City Council
hereby waives the requirements of signature of the £ollowing:
NA~E INTEREST
Kern County Land Company Mineral Rights
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the face
o£ said map a copy of this order authenticated by t~e sea1 of the City
Council of the City. of Bakers£ield.
The motion carried with Councilman Sullivan voting in the
negative. The Mayor was authorized to sign the contract and specifications
contingent upon the subdivider furnishing the City Attorney with a
signed modification of c~ntract on Tract 1700, which was approved by
he Council on April 19, 1954.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the Ci~ ~ ~ ,
ATTEST:
CITY CL ~ ' '
of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 26, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. July 26, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Ralph Turnidge, Pastor
of the Church of the Brethren.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 19, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Date fixed for hearing before the
Council on appeal of Dr. W. J. Salisbury's
application for variance to permit the
operation of a physician's office at 2123
First Street.
A communication from C. Fleharty, Jr., Attorney, filing a
notice of appeal to have application of Dr. W. J. Salisbury for variance
to operate a doctor's office at 2123 First Street considered by the
Council was read, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer,
August 23, 1954 was fixed as the date for hearing on the matter before
the Council.
Reception of Resolution of Board of
Supervisors ordering exemption of
City of Bakersfield from County Tax rate
for structural fire protection.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Resolution
of Board of Supervisors ordering exemption of City of Bakersfield from
County Tax rate of structural fire protection, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of communication from Fred May
re lack of stop signs in the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, communication from
Fred May relative to lack of stop signs in the City, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Communication from Councilman Frank
Sullivan relative to paving of University
Avenue from Haley Streeet to Mt. Vernon
was referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, communication
from Councilman Frank Sullivan recommending that negotiations be commenced
for the paving and improving of University Avenue from Haley Street to
Mt. Vernon was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, July 26, 1954 - 2
Reception of invitation from Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce to attend League of
California Cities 56th Annual Conference.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communicatidn from
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce inviting City Officials to attend Lezgue
of Ca liforni~ Cities 56th Annual Conference in that City on October 17
to 20th, inclusive, was received and ordere'd placed on file.
Reception of report from City Attorney
on award of arbitrator relative to payments
by' George Klei~smid to the City'.
Upon a motion by Ev~leth, seconded by Croes, report from City
Attorney advising, that it is his conclusion that the arbitrators have
not violated any of the provisions set forth in the report and that an
appeal by the City will not revise or modify the award made by them,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Nanager authorized to employ Fred
Nighbert on a contract basis to provide
supervision and reports of the Municipal
Farm operations.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was authorized to employ Fred Nighbert on a contract basis for the
period of the crop year, to provide direct supervision and reports of
the Nunicipal Farm operations to the Farm Committee and the City Manager.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution making appropriations for the
government of the City of Bakersfield for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1954
and ending June 30, 1955, and providing
for necessary adjustments and transfers
of appropriations within the budget.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare resolution making appropriations for the government
of the City of Bakersfield for fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and
providing for necessary adjustments and transfers of appropriations within
the budget.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1020 New Series prescribing the manner
of filing and/or presenting complaints
against members of the Police Department
by persons other than the appointive power.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1020 New Series prescribing the manner of filing and/or present-
ing complaints a$~nst members of the Police Department by persons other than
Bakersfield, California, July 26, 1954 - 3
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: None
the appointive power, was adopted'as read by the following vote:
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Approval of appointment of Deputy
Clerks Pro-tem to act during City Clerk's
vacation.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, appoint-
ment of Mrs. Marie L. Overton and Mrs. Margaret M. Peterson to act
as Deputy Clerks Pro-tem during City Clerk's vacation, was approved.
Approval of Agreement with Ralph L.
Smith, Jr. for improvement of a portion
of Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Agreement
with Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for improvement of a portion of Haley Street
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the
City.
Conditions a~tached to approval of
Tract 1708 having been complied with,
the Mayor was authorized to sign contract
and specifications.
Conditions attached to approval of Tract 1708 as entered
in the minutes of July 19, 1954 having been complied with, upon a motion
by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the Mayor was authorized to sign
the contract and specifications covering Tract 1708.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Street Right of Way Deed from
Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for portion of
Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Resolution
of Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for a
portion of H~ley Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, July 26, 1954 - 4 ~ 2 ~
City Engineer instructed to prepare plans
and speci£ication~ and City Attorney
instructed to set in motion machinery
for creation of a Public Improvement
District for the improving of Lakeview
Avenue between 10th Street and the
Southern Pacific Railway.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications and the City
Attorney was instructed to set in motion machinery for creation of a ~blic
Improvement District for the widening an~ improving of Lakeview Avenue
between 10th Street and the northerly line of the right of way of the
McKittrick Branch of the Southern Pacific Railway, with authorization
granted to employ associate counsel to assist in formation of the district.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$14,248.84 from General Fund to Trust Fund -
refund to George Kleinsmid.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $14,248.84 from General Fund 11 to
Trust Fund 73, which is the amount to be refunded to George Kleinsmid
as a result of the Arbitration Board's findings relative to Municipal
Farm operations.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for rubber tired Tractor to
replace Tract 113.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for rubber tired tractor to replace
Tractor No. 113.
Allowance of Claims.
audited by
authorized
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, claims as
the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Finance Committee authorized to employ
a certified public accountant to audit
the books ana accounts of the City.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Schweitzer, the Finance
Committee was authorized to employ a certified public accountant to make
an audit of the books and accounts of the City.
Bakersfield~ California, July 26, 1954 5
One month's salary awarded to Floyd L.
Denney, retiring Engineer in the Fire
Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, one month's
salary for meritorious service was awarded to retiring Engineer Floyd
L. Denney in the Fire Department, and the City Auditor was authorized to
issue warrant.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
~ty Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CI.F.~K i the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Annex at
Present
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the Cindy of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City IIall
eight otclock P.M., August 2, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Vest
Invocation was given by Councilman Henry Jo Collins°
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 1954 were read and
approved as read.
O~ening bids for 1000 to 4000 feet of
22 inch fire hose.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 1000 to 4000
feet of 2~ inch fire hose, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes,
the bids were referred to the City Manager and the Fire Chief for
study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Business Coupe
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one business
coupe, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Solo Motorcycles
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Solo Motorcycles
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish and install street
lighting and traffic signals in west and east
Bakersfield.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish and install
street lighting and traffic signals in west and east Bakersfield, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon: a motion by
Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the bids were referred to the City
Manager and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, August 2, 1954 - 2
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1021 New Series
approving the annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Planz Park No. 5.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance No.
1021 New Series, authorizing the annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Planz Park No. 5 was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Collins, Croes,
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Reception of communication from Planning
Assistant in regard to violation of McCarthy
Tank and Steel Company of Section 11.01 of
Zoning Ordinance No.1010 New Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, a letter from
the Planning Assistant relative to a violation of Section 11.01 of
Zoning Ordinance No.1010 New Series, by the McCarthy Tank and Steel
Company was read and referred to the Chief Building Inspector and the
City Attorney with authorization to proceed with enforcement under the
Adoption of Resolution No. 34-54 making
appropriations for the government of the City
of Bakersfield for the fiscal year of July
1, 1954 and ending June 30, 1955 and pro-
viding for necessary adjustments and transfers
of appropriations within said budget.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
ordinance.
34-54 making appropriations for the government of the City of Bakersfield
for the fiscal year of July 1, 1954 and ending June 30, 1955 and providing
for necessary adjustments and transfers of appropriations within said
budget was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Authorization granted to advertise for bids
for various items of equipment.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes,
for the following
AYES: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
authorization was granted to advertise for bids :Ltems:
Bakersfield,
1.
3.
4.
5.
Three (3) Business Coupes or Club Coupes to replace
Packard in Building Dept.; One (1) new pool car for
Building and Planning Departments; One (1) new car
for Treasurer.
One (1) Steel Station Wagon for Recreation Department
Two (2) Solo Motorcycles to replace No. 10 and No. 13
One (1) Servi-.car to re~lace No. 27.
One (1) 18,000 GVW Dump Truck for Public WorkEl Tree
Maintenance :
One (1) Two-door Sedan to replace No. 207, Director of
Public Works.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of Deed
from Louis J. Brandt for property for opening
of "P' Street and request for authorization
granted Auditor to issue warrant to cover in
amount of $482.50.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Resolut±on of
Acceptance of Deed from Louis J. Brandt for property for opening of
"P'. Street was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sul&ivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
purchase
The City Auditor was instructed to issue warrant to cover the
price and 1/2 of the escrow fees in the total amount of $482.50.
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
City Manager instructed to prepare estimate
of Capital Outlay cost required to provide
municipal service on annexation to the area
contemplated to be annexed·
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was instructed to prepare an extimate of the Capital Outlay cost
required to provide municipal service on annexation to the area con-
templated to be annexed·
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
MARIAN S. IRVIN
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Tran%~ribed and typed ~
.~. u/~ City Cv~lerk~P~o-t em
eputy City Clerk Pro-tem and Ex-officio
Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
seconded by Eveleth,~ the Council
t ~/City of Bakers~,
Calif.
California
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. August 9, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes, Schweitzer.
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 1954, were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center
for Standard Business Coupe.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Motor Center
to furnish one Standard Business Coupe for a total price of $1,595.05
was accepted, and all other bids rejected.
Acceptance of bid of American Rubber
Company for 4000 feet of 2½ inch
fire hose.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, bid of American
Rubber Company to furnish 4000 feet of 2½ inch fire hose for a total
price of $4,664.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Ross Wooten
for three (3) solo motorcycles.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, bid of Ross Wooten
for furnish three (3) solo motorcycles for a total price of $4,319.67
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of Communication from Louis J.
Banducci relative to formation of an
assessment district in Blocks 251 and
252 of Miller and Lux Subdivision.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Louis J. Banducci regarding formation of an assessment district to
properly grade and pave the alley in blocks 251 and 252 of Miller and
Lux Subdivision, was referred to the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from Merchant's
Association of Bakersfield, Inc. in protest
to a sales tax increase.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, communication
from the Merchant's Association of Bakersfield, Inc. registering protest
to an increase in the City sales tax, was received and referred to the City
Manager.
Bakersfield, lif,ornia, Augus,t 9, 195 -
Date fixed for bearing before the
Council on appeal of F. H. Handy for
variance of an R-2 zone to permit
construction of a shoe repair shop.
A communication from F. H. Handy filing a notice of appeal
of his application for variance to construct, operate and maintain a
shoe repair shop on that property west of Inyo Street and south of
Bernard Street was read, and upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest,
August 30, 1954 was fixed as the date for hearing on the matter before
the Council.
Reception of report from Board of
Charity appeals and Solicitations
in regard to denial of United Cerebral
Palsy application.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, a report from
the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations on denial of application
of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Kern County to hold a
telethon was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
denying application to solicit funds.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations denying application of the
Christian Record Benevelont Association to solicit funds in the city,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
International Fertilizer and Feed Co.
in regard to collection of debris
at East Brundage Lane and Lakeview
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, 'communication from
International Fertilizer and Feed Company, requesting that action be
taken in cleaning up the debris at East Brundage Lane and Lakeview
Avenue, was received and referred to the Assistant City Manager.
Reception of communication from the
Civil Service Commission requesting
authority to hire reporter for hearings
before the Civil Service Commission for
the Police Department.
Upon a ~otion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, a letter from the
Civil Service Commission for the Bakersfield Police Department requesting
authority to hire a reporter for any of the hearings before the Civil
Service Commission. was received and the secretary of the Commission was
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1954 - 3
was requested to advise the amount of money required for reporter service
so that the City Manager can recommend a transfer of funds to the Police
Civil Service budget.
Reception of copy of Resolution passed
by th& City Council of the City of Taft
in regard to regulating the conduct of
legitimate auctions.
Upon a~motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the Resolution
passed by the Council of the City of Taft in regard to regulating the
conduct of public auctions, was referred to the City Attorhey for study
and the Attorney was instructed to draft a proposed resolution for the
consideration of the Council.
Reception of Resolution from the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce re McCarthy
Tank and Steel Company violation of zoning
ordinance.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, a resolution from
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce asking the City of Bakersfield
to expedite settlement of the technical violation of municipal zoning
law so that the business of McCarthy Tank and Steel Company will not be
substantially injured, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
City School District relative to storage
in basement of the First Christian Church
building.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, a letter from the
Bakersfield City School District stating that they have made other arrange-
ments for storage and will not use the basement of the First Christian
Church building, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare an
amendment to the existing ordinance to
permit placing of certain wartime dwelling
structures in the Sunset-Mayflower District.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the Ci{y Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to the existing ordinance to permit
the placing of certain wartime dwelling structures in the Sunset-Mayflower
District.
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
in the amount o'f $92.00 to Sherry's Liquor
Stores for overpayment of business license.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrant in the amount of $92.00 to Sherry's
Liquor Stores for overpayment of business license fees.
Bakersfield, California, August 9, 1954 - 4 329
Reception of petition from A.T. & S.F.
Railway Company to construct, operate
and maintain a spur track across Beale
Avenue, between East Truxtun and East
19th Street.
Application was received from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company to construct, operate and maintain a spur track across
Beale Avenue between East Truxtun and East 19th Street and upon a motion
by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the petition was ordered held for 30 days
as required by the City Charter, and in the meantime the matter was
referred to the City Attorney and Director of Public Works for study.
Authorization granted to advertise for bids
for one (1) Motor Grader to replace equipmeht No. 102.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, authorization
was granted to advertise'for bids fdr one (1) Motor Grader to replace
equipment No. 102.
Date of hearing fixed on petition of GraceE.
Cowart and Grace La Montague to amend the zoning
ordinance by changing the zoning boundaries o~
that certain property located on the north
side of Espee Street, 1 lot west and 1 block
east of San Dimas Street.
In accordance with recommendation contained in Certificate of
Findings of Fact presented by the Planning Commission, upon a motion by
Eveleth, seconded by Collins, date of hearing was fixed as August 30,
1954 at eight o'clock P.M. on petition of Grace E. Cowart and Grace
LaMontague to amend zoning ordinance Nd. 1010 New Series by changing
the zoning boundaries of that certain property located on the North
side of Espee Street, 1 lot west and 1 block east of San Dimas Street,
from an R-3 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling) Zone to an M-1 (Light
Manufacturing) Zone.
Date of hearing fixed on petition of Fred S.
Gil to amend the zoning ordinance by changing
the zoning boundaries of that certain property
located on the East side of South Chester Avenue,
South of Kern Island Canal.
In accordance with recommendation contained in Certificate of
Findings of Fact presented by the Planning Commission, upon a motion by
Collins, seconded by Sullivan, date of hearing was fixed as August 30,
1954 at eight o'clock P.M. on petition of Fred S. Gil to amend zoning
ordinance No. 1010 New Series, by changing the zoning boundaries of that
certain property located on the east side of South Chester Avenue, South
of Kern Island Canal from an R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-O
(Professional Office) Zone.
Bakersfield, California~ August 9, 1954 5
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Reception of communication from Fred
S. Gil in regard to his petition for
zoning change held over until date of
hearing.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, a communication
from Fred S. Gil relative to his petition to amend zoning ordinance
No. 1010 New Series by changing the zoning boundaries, was placed on
file to be read at date of hearing~ August 30, 1954.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
0 of the~'ty of Bakersfield, CaliT.
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk Pro-tem and Ex-
Officio Clerk of the 'Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California' August 16, 1954 -- 1
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex at eight
o'clock P.M. August 16, 1954.
Present: C~rnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend J. G. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 9, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1022 New
Series approving annexation of un-
inhabited territory designated as
Planz Park No. 4.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.. 1022,
New Series, authorizing the annexation of uninhabited territory designated
as Planz Park No. 4, was adopted as read by.the following vote:
Ayes: CarnaZis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest.
Noes: None
Absent':, Nonce.
Receiption of letter from E. W. Taylor,
District Traffic Engineer, relative to
w~dening of Nile Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
E. W. Taylor, District Traffic Engineer, relative to the widening of Nile
Street between Baker and the'easterly city limit, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Request from Civil Service Commission of
Bakersfield Police Department for transfer
of funds to provide for hiring of court
reporter.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor was
authorized to transfer the sum of $300~.00 from the City Manager's Con-
tingencies Fund, Account No. 11-106-698 to the Civil Service Commission
fund of the Bakersfield Police Department, Account No. 11-452-103, l~of-
essiDnal and Consulting Account, to provide for hiring of court reporter.
Reception of communication from Earl M.
Delaney relative to lowering 19th Street
to prevent flooding in the area.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, a letter from
Earl M. Delaney, relative to the possibility of lowering 19th Street in
the 19th and Beech Street area to alleviate the back flooding conditions,
22?
· Bakersfield, California, August 16, 1954 - 2
was read, and referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works
for study and recommendation.
Permission granted to City Manager'
to attend annual conference of the
International City'Managers' AsSoc. :
An invitation from the International City Manager~' Association
inviting the City. Manager to the annual conference to be held in
Petersburg, Florida, on December 5 to 8, 1954, was read, and upon a
motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City Manager was granted
permission to attend with the city to provide the necessary funds.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for July, 1954.
Upom a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Treas-
urer's Financial Report for the month of July, 1954, was received and
ordered placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant to Liquor Mart for overpayment
of business license.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrant in the amount of $40.00 to the Liquor
Mart for overpayment of business license fee.
Reception of report from Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations
re denial of appeal of United Cerebral
Palsy Association.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, report from
the Board of Charity ADpeals and Solicitations on denial of appeal
of the United Cerebral Palsy Association was received and ordered
Action on Reso.lution of Intention No.
708 deferred until meeting of August
23, 1954..
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
of Intention No. 708 relati,;e to vacation of the alley in Block 120
and the South one-half of a portion. of 25th Street was deferred until
the meeting of August 23, 1954 in order that a map of the proposed
vacation area can be presented to the Council.
placed on file.
Bakersfield,~California, August 16, 1954
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-54
urging.the Board of Supervisors to
pass an ordinance regulating auctions
in the unincorporated areas of Kern County.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 35-54,
urging the Board of Supervisors to pass an ordinance regulating auctions
in the unincorporated areas of Kern County, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes, .Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance
No. 1023 New Series prescribing the
form of subpoenas requiring appearance
before commission and trial boards;
making the failure to attend a mis-
demeanor and providing a penalty therefor.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Emergency
Ordinance NO. 1023 New Series, prescribing the form of subpoenas re-
quiring appearance before commission and ,trial boards and making the
failure to attend under said subpoena a misdemeanor, and providing a
penalty therefor, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest.
Noes: Ca~nakis
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds to provide for contract with
Fred W. Nighbert.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $1,250.00 from Account No. 11-020-699,
City Council-Special Activities_Spec~ial Payments NOC to Account No.
11-590-103, Municipal Farm Operation-Professional Services, to provide
for contract with Fred W. Nighbert.
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was author-
ized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Bakersfield, California, August 16, 1954 - 4
~ction deferred until August 23, 1954
on hearing of Roy H. Anderson application
for permit to operate a trailer park.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, action was
deferred until August 23, 1954 on the application of Roy H. Anderson for
a permit to operate a trailer park on the East side of "~' Street be-
tween Third and Fourth Streets.
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to Dicco, Inc. :
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Contract
Change Order No. 1 to Dicco, Inc. for removing existing Portland:Cement
concrete cross-gutters at East 19th and Tulare Streets and installing part
circle c~lverts for additional compensation of $4,123.00 was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Approval of appointment of Councilman
Eveleth to .Chairmanship of Farm Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the Mayor's
appointment of Councilman T. E. Eveleth to Chairmanship of the Farm
Committee was approved.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for erection of concrete block
walls, steel roof trusses, roof sheathing
and roofing for Fire Department Shop.
:
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for erection of concrete block walls,
steel roof trusses, roof sheathing and roofing for construction of Fire
Department Shop.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids ~for 7000 bales of sweeper gutter
broom wire.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, authorization was
granted to advertise for bids for 7000 bales of sweeper gutter broom wire.
Acceptance of bid of Midland Construction
Co. to furnish and install street lighting
and traffic signals in west and east Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the bid of
Midland Construction Company to furnish and install street lighting and
traffic signals in west and east Bakersfield for a total pri~e of
$34,289.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, AuEust 15, 1954
Director of Public Works instructed
to make inspection of LaMesa and Union
Avenue area re sinkinE of Eutters and curbs
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Director of
Public. Works was instructed to investiEate the cause of the sinkinE of
Eutters and curbs and the dedicated street arem on Union Avenue at La
Mesa, and report to the Council.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk Pro-tern and
Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
MAYOR of th~ City of Bakersfield,
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex at eight
o'clock P.M., August 23, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth,
Absent: Croes.
Invocation was
Baptist Church.
Minutes of
and approved as read.
Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest.
given by the Reverend Selby Swift of the First
the regular meeting of August 16, 1954 were read
Opening bids for one (1) All Steel
Station Wagon.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one (1) All
Steel Station Wagon, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for one (1) Diesel Tractor
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one (1)
Diesel Tractor, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for one (1) 18,000 GVW Truck
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one (1)
18,000 GVW Trngkall bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening and acceptance of bid for one (1)
Servi-Car Motorcycle.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one (1)
Servi-Car Motorcycle, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
bid of Ross J. Wooten for the total price of $1,148.98 was accepted,
being the only bid submitted.
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1954 - 2
Opening bids and acceptance of bid for
two (2) Solo Motorcycles.
This being the time set to open bids ~o furnish two (2) Solo
Motorcycles, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the bid Of
Ross J. Wooten for the total price of $2,229.78 was accepted, b~i~g
the only bid submitted.
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
this time.
Opening bids for one (1) Two Door Sedan
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one (1)
Two-door Sedan, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were
held over for one week for study and recommendation by the City Manager
Opening bids for three (3) Business
or Club Coupes.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish three (3)
Business or Club Coupes all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the
bids were held over for one week for study and recommendation by the
City Manager.
Appeal of Dr. W. J. Salisbury requesting
zoning variance to operate a doctor's office.
A Certificat& of Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission
recommending that the petition of Dr. W. J. Salisbury for permit for a
variance of the zoning ordinance tb permit the operation of a doctor's
office at 2123 First Street in an R-1 (One Family Residential) District
be denied, was read and Councilman Croes moved that the Planning Commission
recommendation be upheld. The motion failed for lack of a second, and
upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a zoning resolution granting the variance.
Councilman Croes voted in the negative on this motion.
Letter recommending salary increases
effective September 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the following salary
increases were approved effective September l, 1954:
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1954 - 3
NAME
Robert Manning
C. C. Haggard-
C. F. Newbury
D.C. Cochran
T. A. Ceccarelli
James N. Deem
Wm. M. Dieter
Nolan L. Clay
Frank R. Mobrice
W. E. Mooney
Albert Phillips
C. H. Pierce
9omer H. Meyer
Glenn O. Carroll
J. A. Hathaway
Arthur Powell
A. A. Munn
Bay Keller
R.O. Mathis
Harold Aguirre
CLASSIFICATION
FROM
Equip. Opr. Gr. I Step 4-5 $296
Captain 5-6 402
Captain 5-6 402
Engineer 4-5 356
Hoseman 3-4 331
Detective 3-4 ~365
Detective 5--6 402
Plain Clothes Patrolman
Grade I 3-4 339
Patrolman 3-4 331
3-4 331
Patroman 3-4 331
Patrolman 3-4 331
Mechanic 3-4 343
Asst. Supt. of Streets 4-5 587
Civil Eng. Asso. 4-5 438
Engineer's Aid 4-5 296
Sewage Plant Attendant 5-6 311
Semi-Skilled Laborer 4-5 296
Sweeper Operator 3-4 311
Supervisor of Recreation 3-4 360
TO
$311
422
422
37.4
348
383
422
35,8
34.8
34,g
3418
34;8
360
61'8
460
311
327
311
327
37~
Reception of letter from Wm. Straub
Secretary-Manager of the Fifteenth
District Agricultural Association
re hanging of flag-lines on certain
city streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, a communication
from Wm. A. Straub, Secretary-Manager of ~he Fifteenth District Agri-
cultural Association was read, and permit granted to place'flag-lines
across and above several city streets with the provision that the
locations be approved by the City Manager.
Reception of letter from Pacific
Gas and Electric Co. re Public
Utilities Commission hearing.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, secnnded by Eveleth, a communication
from the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. relative to the bearing before the
Public Utilities Commission for increase in present rates and charges for
natural gas service, was received and placed on file.
Reception of letter from Councilman
Frank Sullivan re Civil Service Commission
being a municipal affair not subject to
State laws.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, a letter from
Councilman Frank Sullivan relative to the Civil Service Commission
being a municipal affair not subject to State laws was read and referred.
to the City Attorney.
Bakersfield, C~lifornia, August 23, 1954 - 4 ~ ~ ~
Reception of letter from Sunset-
Mayflower Progressive Club
protesting any inferior housing
promotion in the area.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, a communication
from the Sunset-Mayflower Progressive Club protesting any inferior
housing promotion in the area, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letters from S.B. Gill
and Clara B. Howard re the National
Association for Advancement of
Colored People re position on charges
against Horace V. Grayson.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, a letter
from Attorney S. B. Gill, and a photocopy of a letter from Mrs. Clara
B. Howard in regard to the position taken by the Bakersfield Chapter of
the National Association for Advancement of'Colored People in the charges
against Chief of Police Horace V. Grayson, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of resignation of L. G. Robbins
as member of the Miscellaneous Department
of Civil ~ervice Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the resignation of
L. G. Robbins as member of the Miscellaneous Department of the Civil
Service Commission was accepted with regrets and the City Clerk was
instructed to write a letter to Mr. Robbins expressing the City's
appreciation for his service.
Approval of appointment of E. Wayne Taylor
to fill the balance of the term of L. G.
Robbins.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Mr. E. Wayne
Tazlor was appointed to fill the unexpired term of L. G. Robbins on the
Miscellaneous Department of the Civil Service Commission, said term
ending December 31, 1954.
Reception of communication from City
Manager re Civil Service Charges against
Chief Horace V. Grayson.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, a letter from the
City Manager relative to the Civil Service Charges against Chief of Police
Horace V. Grayson, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1954
5
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting petition
of Roy H. Anderson to operate a trailer park.
This being the time set for hearing on the petition of Roy H.
Anderson for permit to operate a trailer park on that certain property
on the eas~ side of "~' Street between 3rd and 4th Streets, and no
protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Sullivan/ t~e City Attorney· was~instructed to prepare a
zoning resolution granting the petition.
Date of h~aring fixed on Resolution
of Intention No. 708 re vacation of
the alley in Block 120 and the south
1/2 of a portion of 25th Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, September
20, 1954 at the hour of 8 o'clock P.M. was fixed as the date of hearing
for the Resolution of Intention No. 708 relative to the vacation of the
alley in Block 120 and the South 1/2 of a portion of 25th Street, by
the following vote~
,AYES: Carnakis, Colli~s, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 36-54
fixing the salary of an officer of
the City of,Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution
No. 36-54 fixing the s$1ary of an officer of the City of Bakersfield was
TO
approved as foilows: MONTHLY SAL- ADVANCE
TO BE PLACED ARY ON & AFT- TO
NAME CLASSIFICATION IN SCHEDULE STEP ER 8/23/54 STEP ON
City
Charles Carlstrgem' Attorney 39 3 $749.00 4 6/1/55
by the following vote:
AYES: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer~ Sullivan, Vest.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1024 New Series re wartime housing
structures in Sunset-Mayflower District
Upqn a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Emergency Ord-
inance No. 1024 New Series, designating a certain area in the City of
Bakersfield to be devoted to a program of urban redevelopment; permitting
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1954
the use therein of certain wartime dwelling structures and exempting said
structures from the strict application of certain provisions of the
uniform building code and state housing act, and setting forth certain
requirements to be complied with in the alteration of said structures,
was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditoz.
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1025
New Series fixing the tax rate for the
1954-55 fiscal year.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1025 New Series levying upon the assessed vaSuation 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, 1954
and ending June 30, 1955, was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Request from Board of Supervisors
that closing of "~' Street be approved.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, a request from the
Board of Supervisors, presented by the City Manager, concerning the
physical closing of "~' Street between Truxtun Avenue and 16th Street,
was approved. Councilman Croes voted in the negative on this motion.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Kern County Union High
School District.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Resolution of
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed from the Kern County Union High School
District for the easterly 43 feet of Haley Street between Panorama Drive
and University Avenue, was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
NOES: None ·
ABSENT: None
Bakersfield, California, August 23, 1954 - 7
Approval of Director of Public
Works recommendations re paving
and improving Haley Street between
Columbus Street and Panorama Drive.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded ~y Croes, the recomm-
endations of the Director of Public Works relative to expediting the paving
and improving of Haley Street between Columbus Street and PanoramasDrive
were approved, and the administrative officers were i~structed to proce.sd
as outlined in the report.
City Auditor authorized to transfer ~
$269.67 to account No. 24-455-503
Motor Vehicle Capital Outlay.
Upon a motion by Collins~ seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $269.67 from Account Number 11-460-
341, Booking, Feeding and Housing Prisoners, to Account Number 24-455-503,
Motor Vehicle Capital Outlay.
C~ty Attorney instructed to prepare
contract between the City and Dye's
Trnasf~r for collection, transportation
and disposal of rubbish from commercail
establishments in certain portions of
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract between the City of
Bakersfield and Dye's Transfer and Storage Company for collection,
transportat:ion and disposal of rubbish from commercial establishments
in certai~ portions' of the City of Bakersfield.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Eveleth,
the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the ~y of Bakersfield, Calif
Deputy City Clerk l~ro-tem and Ex-Officio
Clerk of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, August 30, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
B
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. Annex
at eight o'clock P.
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: Vest
August 30, 1954.
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by Councilman Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish
one Motor Grader.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one Motor Grader,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids were referred to 'the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center to'
furnish Standard Station Wagon.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, bid of Motor
Center to furnish Chevrolet Standard six passenger Station Wagon for a
total cost of $2,088.05 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Davies Machinery
Company to furnish Diesel Tractor.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Davies
Machinery Company to furnish Diesel Tractor for a total cost of $3,671.70
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County'
Equipment Company to furnish 18,000
G.V.W. Truck.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish 18,000 G.V.W. Truck for a total cost
of $4,642.81 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center to
furnish three business coupes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, bid of Motor
Center to furnish three Chevrolet business coupes for a total cost of
$4,803.21 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
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Bakersfield, California, August 30, 1954 - 2
Hearing continued for two weeks on appeal
of F. H. Handy for zoning variance to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a shoe repair shop on property west of Inyo
Street and south of Bernard Stre~t,'and the
City Manager was instructed to ascertain the
value of the property for possible acquisition~
by the City.
This.being the time set for hearing on appeal of F. H. Handy to
the Council for zoning variance to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of a shoe repair shop on property w~st of Inyo Street
and south of Bernard Street, all interested persons present were given
an opportunity to be heard. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Eveleth, the hearing was continued for two weeks and the City Manager
was instructed to make investigation to ascertain the value of the
~operty for possible acquisition by the City for the future widening
of Bernard Street.
Reception of communications relative to
petition of Grace E. Cowart and Grace
La Montague for change in zoning of
property on north side of Espee Street
from an R-3 to a M-1 zone.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of Grace E. C~;art
and Grace La Montague for change in zoning of property on north side
Espee Street from an R-3 to a M-1 zone, upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Sullivan, two communications protesting against the zoning
change and one communication for the zoning change, were received and
ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare zoning
resolution denying petition of Gr~c~ E.
Cowart and Grace La Montague for change in
zoning of property on north side of Espee
Street from an R-3 to a M-1 zone.
All interested persons present having been given an oppqrtunity
to be heard, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved, and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare zoning resolution denying petition
of Grace E. Cowart and Grace La MOntague for change in zoning of property
on north side of ~spee Street from an R-3 to a M-1 Zone.
Reception of communication containing
six signatures protesting a change in zoning
of property south of Kern Island Canal on
east side of South Chester Avenue from an
B-1 to z C-O zone.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of Fred S. Gil
Bakersfield, California, August 30, 1954 - 3
for change in zoning of property south of Kern Island Canal on east side
of South Chester Avenue from an R-1 to a C-O zone, communication containing
six signatures protesting against a change in zoning of this property was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Elliott protesting against
change in zoning of property south of
Kern Island Canal on east side of South
Chester Avenhe from an R-1 to a C-O zone.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elliott, 620 South Chester Avenue, protesting against
a change in zoning of property south of Kern Island Canal on east side, of
South Chester Avenue from an R-1 to a C-O zone, was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare zoning
Resolution denying petition of Fred S. Gil
for change in zoning of property south of Kern
Island Canal on east side of South Chester
Avenue from an R-1 to a C-O zone.
All interested persons present having been given an opportunity
to be heard, upon a motion by Cr0es, seconded by Schweitzer, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare zoning resolution denying petition of Fred S..
Gil for change in zoning of property south'of Kern Island Canal on east
side of South Chester Avenue from an R-1 to a C-O zone.
Communication from Planz Park Civic Group
requesting construction of a library building
in south Bakersfield referred to the County
Library Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, communication from
the Planz Park Civic Group requesting the construction of a library
building in South Bakersfield was referred to the County Library Commission,
Mr. Vance ~ebb, Chairman.
Council approval given to City Manager's
letter of August 23, 1954 on the subject
of "Civil Service ~ha~ges".
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the Council
expressed its approval of the City Manager's letter of August 23, 1954,
subject "Civil Service Charges", and the City Manager was authorized
Bakersfield, California, August 30, 1954 - 4
to continue to use his discretion in those prerogatives given to him by
~e people in the Charter, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Mayor authorized to sign contract with
Midland Constructors, Inc. for street
lighting and traffic signals in east and
west Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the Mayor was
authorized to sign contract with Midland Constructors, Inc. for the
installation of street lighting and traffic signals in east and west
Bakersfield.
Authorization granted to readvertise
for bids for one two door sedan.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization was
granted to readvertise for bids for a two door sedan.
Adoption of Resolution No. 37-54
granting permit to Roy H. Anderson for
the location and operation of a trailer
Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
37-5~ granting a permit to Roy H. Anderson for the location and operation
of a trailer park on the east side of "W' Street betwee.n 3rd and 4th
Streets, was adopted'as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 38-54 granting
variance to Dr. W. J. Salisbury to permit
the operation of a physician's office on
that property designated as 2123 First Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution
No. 38-54 granting variance to Dr. W. J. Salisbury to permit the operation
of a physician's office on that property designated as 2123 First Street
Bakersfield, California, August 30, 19~ - 5
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, ,Eveleth, ~Schweitzer, Su1!ivan,
Noes: Carnakis, Croes
Absent: Vest
Allowance of Cla±ms.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
~y of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield-, California
California
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield~ California, held in the Council Chamber of the City t{a11
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. September 7, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes '
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 30, 1954 were
read and approved as corr'ected.
Opening bids for one 2-door sedan.
Acceptance of bid of Hawk Motor ~ompany
to furnish Oldsmobile sedan.
This being the time set to open bids for one 2-door sedan,
bid of Hawk Motor Company was publicly opened, examined and declared,
this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Sullivan,'
seconded by Schweitzer, bid of Hawk Motor Company to furnish
Oldsmobile sedan for a total price of $2614.28 was accepted.
Opening bids for 7000 pounds of
Gutter Broom Wire.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 7000
pounds of Gutter Broom Wire, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by
Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager and the Director
of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of San Joaquin Tractor
Company to furnish Motor Grader.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of
San Joaquin Tractor Company to furnish Allis-ChaLmers Model D, 50
H.P. Motor Grader for a net total bid of $5,364.84 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of communication from Greater
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital giving date
of completion of the hospital building.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by
from Ralph L. Smith, Jr. President of the Board
Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, advising
the
Collins, communication
of Directors of the
that in relation to
contemplated sewerage lines to be made available for connection with
349
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1954 - 2
the Greater B~kersfiel~ Memorial Hospital, construction of the building
to be completed in fifteen months, was received and ordered placed on file.
Director of Public Works instructed to
prepare an estimate of the cost of
construction of sewer lines from 26th
to 34th Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, a copy of the
letter from G~eater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital was ordered sent to the
Director of.'-~ublic Works with instructions to prepare an estimate of the
cost of running a sewer line from 26th to 34th Street to serve the
Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
City Manager instructed to communicate
w,ith the local head of the California
Highway Patrol to retain guards at City
School crossings.
A communication from the Bakersfield City School District
requesting the City of Bakersfield to employ school crossing guards for
locations within the .incorporated city limits was read, and upon a motion
by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager was instructed to inform
the local head of the California Highway. Department that in accordance
with the final paragraph of Commissioner B. R. Caldwell's memo of August
23, 1954, the City requests that the Patrol continue to'employ guards for
the protection of the school children until the City Attorney has an
opportunity to give an opinion as to the validity of the policy declared
bythe State Highway Patrol Commissioner.
Reception of communication from Thomas
P. Daly, Jr. attorney, addressed to
City Clerk. :
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan,'communication
from Thomas P. Daly, Jr., attorney, addressed to the City Clerk, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Authorization granted to release bonds
of McDonald Bros. covering street
improvements in Tract 1621.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, authorization was
granted to release bonds filed by McDonald Bros. for performance of contract
and material and labor, covering street improvements in Tract 1621, as
the Director of Public Works has approved the work required to be done.
Bakersfield,
California, September 7, 1954 - 3
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 104
denying application of Grace E. Cowart
and Grace La Montague to amend Zoning
Ordinance No, 1010 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield by changing the zoning
boundaries of certain property on the north
side of Espee Street.
Upon a motion by Sul'livan, seconded by V~st, Zoning Resolution
No. 104 denying application of Grace E. Cowart and Grace La Montague
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. lOlO New Series of the City of
Bakersfield by changing the zoning boundaries of certain properlty
on the north side of Espee Street was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 105
denying application of Fred S. Gil to
amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New
Series of the City of Bakersfield by
changing the zoning boundaries of certain
property on the east side of South Chester
Avenue.
Upon a motion bY Collins, seconded by ~ullivan, Zoning
Resolution No. 105 denying application of Fred S. Gil to amend
Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City of Bakersfield by
changing the zoning boundaries of certain property on the east side
of South Chester Avenue, was. adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1026 New
Series amending Emergency Ordinance No.
582 New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
California, by adding thereto the designation
of another street as a Major City Street.
Upon a motion by SGllivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance
No. 1026 New Series amending Emergency Ordinance No. 582 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield by adding thereto the designation of another
Street as a Major City Street, Haley Street from the north line of
Columbus Avenue to the south line of Panorama Drive, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, September 7, 1954 - 4
Date of hearing set on application of Ralph
L. Smith, Jr. to amend the zoning ordinance
of the City of Bakersfield by changing the
zoning of that certain Property bounded on
the north by Panorama'Drive, on the east by
Bryn Mawr Drive, on the south by Shattuck
Avenue and on the west by Amherst Street and
River Boulevard.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission recommending the granting of application of Ralph L. Smith.,
Jr. to amend the zoning ordinance of the City'of Bakersfield by changing
the zoning of that certain proper~y bounded on the north by Panorama
Drive, on the east by Bryn Mawr Drive, on the south by Shattuck Avenue
and on the west by Amherst Street and River Boulevard was read, and upon
a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, September 2~, 1954 was the
date fixed for hearing on the matter before the Council and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to amend
zoning ordinance No. 1010 New Series.
Permit granted John G. "Monte"
Montijo to engage in business of
Automobile Dealer.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins,
granted John G. "Monte" Montijo to engage in the business
dealer at 1620 - 24th Street.
permit was
of automobile
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the.
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
adjourned.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, the Council
MAYOR'of the ~ty~ of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY EI{K~a ~ ~X-6~f lc io~erk o f '
c,. the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the.Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. September 13, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Henry H. Collins.
1954 were
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 7,
read and approved as read.
Opening bids for construction of
Fire Station Shop.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
Fire Station Shop, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
the bids were referred to the City Manager and the Chief of theFire
Department for their study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of California'Brush
Company to furnish 7000~ Gutter Broom Wire.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the bid of the
California Brush Company to furnish 7000# Gutter Broom Wire for a
total of $1974.82 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution denying application of
F. H. Handy for variance to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a shoe repair shop on that property west
of Inyo Street and south of Bernard Street.
This being the time set for continuance of hearing on application
of F. H. Handy for variance of an R-~ (Two-Family Dwelling) zone to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance of a shoe repair shop
within one foot of the property line on that property west of Inyo
Street and south of Bernard Street, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
by Vest, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a zoning resolution
denying the variance.
City Manager authorized to acquire
property of F. H. Handy, and City Auditor
instructed to issue warrant if purchase
is made.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was authorized to purchase that property west of Inyo Street and
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 195435
south of Bernard Street from F. H. Handy, if such acquisition is deemed
advisable for the best interests of the City, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrant for approximately $150.00 in the event purchase
is made.
Reception of communication from
Mikles and Power, architects and
engineers, offering their services
to the City.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Mikles and Power, architects and engineers, offering the services of
their
organization to the City, was received and ordered placed on file.
Tentative approval given to the
construction of a sewer line north
of 26th Street to serve area between
Union Avenue and the Alta Verde
Sanitation District, project to be
included in next year's budget.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, tentative
approval was given to the construction of a 21 inch sewer line north of
26th Street to serve area between Union Avenue and the Alta Verde. Sanitation
District for an estimated cost of $70,000, this project to be included
in next year's budget.
Business license of Permacolor
Studios in Los Angeles ordered
revoked.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the business
license of the Permacolor Studios of Los Angeles was ordered revoked.
City Manager instructed to request the
Board of Supervisors to include city
schools in its list of authorized
locations requiring crossing guards.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer,
was instructed to request the Board of
authorized school crossings to i~clude locations entirely within the
incorporated limits of the City of Bakersfield in its request to the
Department to furnish crossing guards for the ensuing school term.
seconded by Vest, the City Manager
Supervisors to revise its list of
State
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1027 New Series
granting to the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company
for a period not to exceed twenty-five years,
a franchise to maintain and operate an existing
spur track upon and across Beale Avenue, in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 1954 - 3
1027 New Series granting to the A. T. &.S..F. Railway Company, a corporation,
its successors and assigns, for the term or period of not to exceed twenty-
five years, the franchise, right, permission and privilege to maintain
and operate an existing spur track of standard gauge railroad, together
with the necessary curves, switches, crossovers and appurtenances for
the convenient use thereof, upon and across Beale Avenue, in the City of
Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of California, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Collins, Eveleth,
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Approval granted for Change Order No. 1
to Midland C~nstructors, Inc. to replace
existing conductors on street lights and
traffic signals in east and west Bakersfield,
and the Mayor authorized to sign same.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, Change
Order No. 1 to Midland Constructors, Inc. for the replacement of
existing conductors on street lights and traffic signals in east and
west Bakersfield for additional compensation to the contracto~ of
$2500, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf
of the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Permission granted to send Police
Officer to traffic school at Northwestern
University in Chicago.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, permission
was granted to send a Police officer to Northwestern University in Chicago
to attend traffic school from November 8th through December 18th, 1954,,
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 195~
Approval of Map of Tract No. 1758,
and Mayor authorized to sign contract
and specifications covering the street
improvements.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, it is ordered
that Map of Tract No. 1758, be and the same is hereby approved, that all
the roads, streets, avenues and drives, places, alleys and pedestrian
walkways 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~ also the offer of the dedication for
abandonment of vehicular ingress and egress is hereby accepted. l~ursuant
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:
Turner A. Mortcure, George V. Moncure, Jewtt P.
Mortcure and S. Wright Mortcure - owners of all Minerals
Western Gulf Oll Company, a corporation - 0il and
Gas Lease
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 Mayor was authorized to sign the contract and specifications
for the street improvements in Tract No. 1753
Authorization granted to advertise for
truck replacement in the Public
Works Department, and also for bids for
water well improvements at Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for truck replacement in the Public
Works Department, and also for bids for water well improvements at S~age
Treatment Plant No. 1.
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
to cover registrations for League of
California Cities Conference in Los Angeles.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrant to cover the registrations of the city
officials attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference in
Los Angeles from October 17 to 20, 1954.
Bakersfield, California, September 13, 1954 - 5
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth,
adjourned.
seconded by Schweitzer, the Council
YOR of the C~y of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLEI~K a Ex-Offi~io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 20, 1954 - 3
357
Petition from C. E. Giraud for abandonment
of an easement in portion of Blocks 182 and
183, Bakersfield, formerly Kern, referred
to the Planning Commission for study and recom--
mendation.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Vest, petition fr~
C. E. Giraud for the institution of proceedings for the vacation of aa
easement in portion of Blocks 182 and 183, Bakersfield, formerly Kern,
was referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for August, 1954.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of August, 1954, was received and ordered
placed on file, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Hearing before the Council on proposed
changes in the Pawnbroker's ordinance
postponed indefinitely.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, hearing before the
Council on proposed changes in the Pawnbroker's Ordinance No. 218 New
Series was postponed indefinitely, and Mr. Goldberg, attorney, was
directed to advise the City Manager' a week in advance before the matter will
be again placed on the agenda for Council action.
Petition'from Whittemore Homes, Inc.
for vacation of an easement in Tract
No. 1541, referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, petition from
Rex F. Whittemore, president of Whirremote Homes,'requesting the vacation
of an easement in Tract 1541, was referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 106
denying variance to F. H. Handy to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a shoe repair shop on that property west
of Inyo Street and south of Bernard Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Zoning Resolution
No. 106 denying variance to F. H. Handy'to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a shoe repair shop on that property west
Bakersfield, California, September 20, 1954 -- 4
of Inyo Street and south of Bernard-Street, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
'Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Reception of petition from residents of
Pacific Street and Beale Avenue requesting
that a street light be erected on that corner.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, petition
from residents of Pacific Street and Beale Avenue requesting that a street
light be erected on that corn~er, was received and ordered placed on file.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for 16,000 G.V.W. Truck to be used
for street patching.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for 16,000 G.V.W. truck to be used for
street patching.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for construction of shake roofs on
Rest Room Buildings at~Beale and Wayside
Parks.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor was
authorized to transfer $498.00 from Account No. 25-590-513 to Account
No. 25-579-522, to provide for the additional funds for Change Order No. 1,
covering the construction of shake roofs on Rest Room Buildings at Beale
and Wayside Parks.
City Manager authorized to sign escrow
instructions for purchase of site for
Fire Station No. 8, and City Auditor
authorized to issue warrants to cover.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was authorized to Sign the escrow instructions covering property
at the southwest corner of University and Mr. Vernon Avenues, being the site
Bakersfield, California, September 20, 1954
for Fire Station No. 8, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue
a warrant to Ralph Smith in amount of $3000.00 for purchase price, and
a warrant to Title Insurance and Trust Company in amount of $12.80,
covering escrow and recording fees.
City Auditor authorized to transfer necessary
amount to cover cost of preparation of
official transcript of proceedings at hearing
before Civil Service Commission on charges
filed against Chief of Police Grayson.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer amount necessary to cover the
preparation of official transcript of proceedings heard before the Civil
Service Commission on charges filed against Chief of Police Grayson, from
Account No. 11-010-670, City Council Unapplied Appropriations to
Account No. 11-452-103, Civil Service Commission of the Bakersfield Police
Department, l~rofessional and Consulting.
~City Manager instructed to obtain an
accounting from the Lessee of the
Municipal Farm covering grazing of
cattle on permanent pasture, and City
Attorney authorized to file action, if
necessary, to collect the money due the
City.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was instructed to obtain an accounting from the Lessee of the MuniCipal
Farm covering the grazing of cattle on permanent pasture at the sewer
farm, and the City Attorney was authorized to file action, if necessary,
to collect the money due the City.
City Manager and City Attorney instructed
to enforce the terms of Municipal Farm Lease.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager and City Attorney were authorized to take immediate steps to
enforce each a~d all of the conditions, provisions and agreements set
forth in Municipal Farm Lease between KleinSmid Farms and the City of
Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council adjourned.
ATTEST: ~A~-NAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
CITY CLERK a~n ~}ic~o~le~f the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 27, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, heId in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex af
Present:
Absent:
eight o'clock P.
Collins, Croes,
Carnakis
September 27, 1954.
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
carry
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Invocation was given by Dr. Glenn Puder, of the First
Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 1954 were
read and approved as read.
Councilman Sullivan appointed
Mayor Pro-tem.
In the absence of Mayor Carnakis, upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Schweitzer, Councilman Frank Sulliva~ was appoinfed
Mayor Pro-tem.
Failure of ~otion to tape record
the proceedings of this meeting.
It was moved by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, that the
proceedings of this meeting be tape recorded. The motion failed to
by the following vote:
Croes, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Collins, Eveleth, Vest
Carnakis
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1028 New
Series amending Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series by changing the zoning
of certain properly bounded on the north
by Panorama Drive, on the east by Bryn
Mawr Drive, on the south by Shattuck
Avenue, and on the west by Amherst Street
and River Boulevard.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1010
New Series, all persons present were given an opportunity to be
heard. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance
No. 1028 New Series amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
by changing the zoning of certain property bounded on the north by
Panorama Drive, on the east by Bryn Mawr Drive, on the south by
Bakersfield, California, September 20, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. September 20, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Arthur Flaming of the
Mennonite Brethren Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 13, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Lowe to construct Fire Department Shop
accepted, all other bids were rejected,
Acceptance of bid of Jack Lowe for
construction of Fire Department Shop.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Jack
for a total of $7382.00 was
and th~ Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 38-54 ordering
the vacation of the alley in Block 120 and
the south one-half of a portion of 25th
Street, in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 38-54
ordering the vacation of the alley in Block 120, and the south one-half
of a portion of 25th Street, in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Coilins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of salary increases effective
October 1, 1954, also salary increase for
L. L. Mansur, hoseman, which was omitted
from September, 1954 increases.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest,
increases effective October 1, 1954, 'were approved:
NAME POSITION
J. Holfelder
Mildred Salzer
N. A. Gibson
J. K. Stotts
R. E. Herman
W. C. Metropolus
Director of Publ£c Works
Account Clerk
Engineer
Hoseman
Patrolman
Traffic Painter
the following salary
FROM STEP TO STEP
4 5
3 4
4 5
3 4
3 4
3 4
Bakersfield,
California,
September 20,
1954 - 2
Salary increase was approved from Step 3 to Step 4 for
L. L. Manset, hoseman, whose name was omitted from the list effective
September 1, 1954. ~
Reception of communiQation farom Bakersfield
Junior Chamber of Commerce submitting the
name of Edwin Wilson, attorney, for possible
appointment to the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, communication
from Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce submitting the name of Mr.
Edwin Wilson, local attorney, for possible appointment to the Board of
Charity Appeals and. Solicitations, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Merchant's
Association of Bakersfield, suggesting that
proposition be placed on the November ballot
to increase Councilmen's salary to $100.00
per month.
Council from $50.00
placed on file.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
the Merchant's Association of Bakersfield suggesting that a proposition
be placed on the November ballot to increase the salary of the City
to $100.00 per month, was received and ordered
City Manager instructed to send letter
thanking Governor Knight for Mis interest
and prompt attention to the matter of
providing crossing guards for:the schools
located within the incorporated limits of
the City.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, communication
from Governor Goodwin J. Knight advising that the California Highway ~
Patrol will provide crossing guards at any approved locations within
the incorporated limits of the City of Bakersfield which the Board of
Supervisors may designate in the prescribed manner by resolution,
was received and ordered placed on file, and the City Manager was
directed to send a letter to the Governor thanking him for his interest
and prompt attention to the matter.
Bakersfield, California, September 27, 1954
Shattuck Avenue, and on the west by Amherst Street and River Boulevard,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution for signature of the Nayor,
endorsing and supporting resolution of the
Board of Supervisors of the Coun~f of Kern,
requesting the State Director of Finance of
the State of California, to assign
application filed in 1927 for appropriation
of unappropriated waters in Kern River to
the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution for signature of the ~Lyor,
which would endorse and support resolution of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern, requesting and urging the State Director of
Finance of the State of California to assign application filed by the
Department of Finance in the year 1927, for 1he appropriation of unappro-
priated waters in the Kern River to the County of Kern, for the purpose
of enabling the County to secure the necessary water needed by 'the
County to maintain a minimum recreational pool of 30,000 acre feet
behind the Isabella Dam for recreational purposes, by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Communication from Bakersfield Post No.
26 of the American Legion urging the
City to make plans for an entry in
parade on November 11, 1954, referred
to the City Manager~
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication
from Bakersfield Post No. 26 of the American Legion urging the City
to begin now to make plans for an entry in the Veterans' Day Parade on
November ll, 1954, was referred to the City Manager.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for 18,000 G.V.W. Truck.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for 18,000 G.V.W. Truck.
Bakersfield, California, September 27, 1954 - 3
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution in connection with main
sewer line'to serve Tract 1758.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution stipulating the amount to be
contributed by the City in connection with the construction of a main
sewer line to serve Tract 1758, and the City Engineer was instructed to
submit a list of parcels which would be benefited by the main sewer line,
and the amount to be paid by each future subdivider, pro-rated on the
basis of acreage to be served.
Approval of plans and specifications
and authorization granted to advertise
for bids for the application of seal
coat to existing roadway in Union
Avenue and Panorama Drive between
Bernard (34th Street) and River Boulevard.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, plans and
specifications were approved, and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for the application of seal coat to existing roadway in Union'
Avenue and Panorama Drive between Bernard (34th Street) and River
Boulevard.
Acceptance of right of way for storm
drain in Tract 1738 from Southern
Pacific Company, subject to approval of
description by Director of Public Works
and City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, right of way from
the Southern Pacific Company for construction of storm drain in Tract
1738 was accepted, subject to description being checked and approved by
~e Director of Public Works and City Attorney, and payment of $225.00
to the City by Mr. Rex Whittemore.
City Manager authorized to send invitation
to National Reclamation Association to hold
1956 convention in Bakersfield.
Upon a ~otion by Schweitzer, seconded by Vest, the City
Manager was authorized to send invitation to the National Reclamation
Association urging them to hold their 1956 convention in Bakersfield.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee 'were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, September 27, 1954 - 4 365
Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Dicco,
Inc. to apply road miexed surfacing to
existing roadway in 23rd Street between
Chester Avenue and H Street, contingent
upon City Attorney's sanction.
Upon a motion b~ Croes, seconded' by Vest, Change Order No. 2
to Dicco, Inc. to apply road mixed surfacing to existing roadway in 23rd
Street between Chester Avenue and H Street, for additional compensation
to the contractor of $5475.00 , was apprgved, contingent ~pon sanctAon of
the City Attorney.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
· ~_ ffic~o~leo ' le
CITY~~n~ 6 rk of the Council
of the City 6f Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held ip the Council Chamber of the City Hall[
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. October 4, 1954.
Present: Carnakis,Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Collins
Invocation was given by the Reverend N. Thompson, Pastor of
St. Fanmanuel's Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1954 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 15 F~P
Turbine Pump installed.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 15 BP Turbine
Pump installed, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish 16,000 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 16,000
Truck Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish 16,000
Dump Truck.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 16,000
G.V.W. Dump Truck, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Phoenix Construction
Company for application of seal coat to
existing roadway in Union Avenue and Panorama
Drive between Bernard (34th Street) and
River Boulevard.
This being the time set to open bids for the application of
sea1 coat to existing roadway in Union Avenue and Panorama Drive between
Bernard (34th Street) and River Boulevard, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth,
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Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1954 -- 2
seconded by Croes, bid submitted by Phoenix Construction Company having
been found to be in order, was accepted to complete the work for a total of
$4625.00, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign the contract on behalf of the City.
Reception of communication from Roy
Gargano, Coufity Counsel, re regulation
of auctions in the unincorporated areas
of the County of Kern.
A communication from Mr. Roy Gargano, County Counsel, advising
that as soon as a complete study has been made relative to the passing of
an ordinance regulating and controlling the holding of acutions in the
unincorporated areas of the County of Kern, he will make a recommendation
to the Board of Supervi§ors, was read, and upon a motion by Eveleth,
seconded by Vest, was received and ordered placed on file.
Permissio~ granted Bakersfield Art
Association to hang a banner across
Chester Avenue to publicize its
Sidewalk Art Festival.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, permission was
granted the Bakersfield Art Association to publicize its Second Annual
Sidewalk Art Festival by hanging a street banner across Chester Avenue
between Truxtun Avenue and 17th Street, subject to:approval of
~e installation by the City Manager.
Communication from Bakersfield Art
Association requesting the City to
grant the association the right to
construct a free public art gallery
in Jastro Park, referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer~ communications
from the Bakersfield Art Association requesting the City to grant the
association the right to construct a free public art gallery in Jaslro
Park, were referred to the Planning Commission for its study and
recomm'endation.
Reception of City Attorney's report re
proposed Change Order #2 to contract with :
Dicco, Inc. Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for the resurfacing of 23rd Street
between Chester Avenue and H Streets.
A report submitted by the City Attorney stating that ~he proposed
Change Order #2 to contract with Dicco, Inc. for the resurfacing of 23rd
Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1954 - 3
Street between Chester Avenue and H Street would constitute a new
contract, was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes,
the report was received and ordered placed on file, and authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for the resurfacing of 23rd Street
between Chester Avenue and H Streets.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
~thorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 40-54
approving the enactment of legislation
to provide for a uniform state-wide sales
tax to be collected by an agency of the
State of California.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 40-54 approving the enactment of legislation to provide for a
uniform state-wide sales tax to be collected by an agency of the
State of California with a full one percent to be returned to the
City wherein it shall have been collected, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan.
Noes: Vest
Absent: Collins
Previous action of Council at meeting of
September 27, 1954 rescinded, and proceedings
of Council Meeting to be tape recorded.
It was moved by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, that the previous
action ot the Council taken at meeting of September 27, 1954, be
~scinded~ and t~at the.proceedings of the Council meetings be tape
recorded, with tapes to be preserved for a period of six months.
The motion carried by t~e following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Eveleth, Vest
Absent: Collins
Bakersfield, California, October 4, 1954 - 4
Permission granted to employ an
additional warrant officer in the
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes,' permission was
granted to employ an additional warrant officer in the Police Department.
At this time City Manager Gunn reported there had been' 504
sewer connection permits issued in College Heights subdivision as of
September 30, 1954.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$450.00 to cover final audit adjustment
on the comprehensive liability insurance
policy for 1953-54.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan~ the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $450.00 £rom Account No. 11-106-698,
City Manager, Unapplied Appropriations, tO Account No. 11-244-308,
City Auditor~ Insurance Payments, Casualty, funds needed to cover the
final audit adjustment on the comprehensive liability insurance policy
for 1953-54.
City Attorney authorized to~$otiate with
Mr. Barney Gill of the law firm of Deadrich,
Gill and Bates to associate with him to
represent the City to prosecute breach of
contract case.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Attorney was authorized to negotiate with Mr. Barney Gill of the law
arm of Deadrich, Gill and Bates, relative to association with him to
represent the City to prosecute the case of breach of contract by the
Lessee of the Municipal Farm.
Adjournement.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
adjourned.
the Council
Y Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLEF~K an~~ic~o' C~lerk~o the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 7, 1954
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in ,the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at four o'clock P.M. October 7, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan
Absent: Schweitzer, Vest
Councilman Schweitzer took his seat in the Council Chamber a
few minutes after roll call.
The City Clerk's certificate thatbond on Municipal Farm
had not been renewed and no new bond or check filed or deposited with
the City, was read.
Mayor and City Auditor authorized
to sign agreement with S. B. Gill,
of the law firm of Deadrich, Gill
and Bates, to act as special counsel
for the City~for the handling and
prosecution of legal action necessary
to terminate leaseand repossess the
Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the Mayor
and City Auditor were authorized to sign agreement with S. B. Gill,
of the law frim of Deadrich, Gill and Bates, to ~ct as special
counsel for the City for the handling and prosecution of legal action
necessary to terminate lease and repossess the Municipal Farm.
Attorneys authorized to prusue remedies
to exercise option to terminate the
Municipal Farm lease in accordance with
Subdivision 3 of Section 1161 of the
Code of Civil Procedures.
It was moved by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, that the
attorneys be authorized to pursue remedies to exercise option to terminate
the lease of the Municipal Farm in accordance with Subdivision 3 of
Section 1161 of the Code of Civil Procedures and to follow any proper
unlawful detainer action necessary to recover possession of the Municipal
Farm, for the termination and forfeiture of the lease agreement, and for
recovery of any and all damages.
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
The motion carried by the following vote:
Eveleth, Sullivan, Schweitzer
Absent: Vest
Bakersfield,
California, October 7,
1954 -
2
Mayor and City Attorney authorized
to sign Three Day Notice to perform
covenant and/or condition or surrender
possession, to be served on the Lessee
of the Municipal Farm.
It was moved by Collins,.seconded by Schweitzer, that the
Mayor and City Att~uey be authorized to sign Three-Day Notice to Perform
Covenant and/or Condition or Surrender Possession, to be served on
the Lessee of the Municipal Farm. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Reception of City Clerk's certificate
that bond on Municipal Farm had not been
renewed and no new bond or check have been
filed or deposited with the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Clerk's certificate that bond on Municipal Farm had not been renewed
and no new bond or check filed or deposited with the City, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Minutes to indicate that the City ~anager
served Five Day notice to cure default
on September 29, 1954, by registered mail
addressed to Lessee, as provided in lease.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, it was ordered that
the Minutes of this meeting indicate that the City Manager, on September
29, 1954, served the Five Day Notice to cure default by registered mail
addressed to the Lessee of the Municipal Farm, as provided for in
Section 45 of the Municipal Farm Lease.
Communication from Navy Oil Co., Inc.
enclosing statement for fuel furnished
to the Lessee of the Municipal Farm
refer~ to the City Attorney for proper
handling.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, communication
from the Navy Oil Company, Inc. enclosing statement for fuel furnished
to the Lessee of the Municipal Farm, was referred to the City Attorney
~r proper handling.
Bakersfield, California, October 7, 1954 - 3
City Manager instructed to arrange
for an examination of the books
o£ the lessee of the Municipal Farm
when it has been determined the time
is right to do so.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was instructed to arrange for an examination to be made of the books of
the Lessee of the Municipal Farm for the farming year to date, when
the City's retained legal counsel has determined the time is right to do-
SO.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned. ,
YOR of ~ne City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLEIIK~ ~-~fflcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 11, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City o£
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. October 11, 1954.
l~resent: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1954 and-the
special meeting of October 7, 1954 were read and approved as read.
Opening bids for .18,000
G.V.W. Truck.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 18,000 G.V.W.
Truck, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
. . Acceptance'of/bid of S. A. Camp
Pump Company to furnish Turbine Pump
Unit installed.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of
S. A. Camp Pump Company to furnish Turbine Pump Unit installed, for a
total price of $2299.99 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County
Eguipment Company to furnish
15,000 G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Kern County
Equipment Company to furnish 16,000 F.V.W. Truck Chassis for a total
price of $2497.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish 16,000 G.V.W. Dump Truck.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer,-bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish 16,000 G.V.W. Dump Truck for a total
price of $4,122.06 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of invitation from Bakersfield
Art Association to attend second annual
Sidewalk Art Festival.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, invitation
from Bakersfield Art Association to attend its second annual Sidewalk Art
Festival on October 23rd and 24th, to be held in the parking area around the
City Hall Annex, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, October ll, 1954 - 2
Reception of communication from Durward
Linder & Co. relative to lease-purchase
agreements for the construction of
Government buildings.
Upon a motion b~ Schweitzer, seco~de~ by Eveleth, communication
from Durward Linder & Co. relative to lease-purchase agreements ~or the
construction of government buildings, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communications from the
Governor's office, the State Department
of Finance and the League of California
Cities re City's r~solution Supporting
application of Board of Supervisors for
assignment of certain water rights on Kern
River to the County of Kern. City Manager
instructed to urge the South San Joaquin
Division of the League to adopt a similar
supporting resolution to be directed to the
State Director of Finance.
Upon a motion~ by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communications
from the Governor's office, the State Department of Finance, and the League
of California Cities acknowledging receipt of copy of City's resolution
supporting application of the Board of Supervisors for assignment of
certain water rights on the Kern River to the County of Kern, were
received and ordered placed on file~ and the City Manager was instructed
to urge the South San Joaquin Division of the League of California Cities
to adopt a similar suppo}ting resolution to be directed to the State
Director of Finance.
Acceptance~of 3esignation of William
S. Walker as a member of the Board of.
Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion bY Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, resignation~
of William S. Walker as a member of the Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations was accep~e~,.and the City Clerk was instructed to direct
a letter to Mr. Walker expressing the thanks of the Council for his
service on the Board.
Appointment of Edwin W. Wilson and
Harold Wad~an as members of the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Vest, Edwin W. Wilson
and Harold Wadman were appointed to fill the vacancies existing on the
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
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Bakersfield, California, October 11, 1954 - 3
Request from Bakersfield Art Association
to construct art center building in
Central Park referred to the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication from
Bakersfield Art Associatio~ withdrawing its offer to erect an art center
in Jastro P~rk, and making an offer to construct, without cost to the City,
i an art center building in Central Park, was referred to the Planning
Commission for stuOy and recommendation.
Date of hearing fixed on application
of. Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for changing zoning
boundaries of two parcels of land in
College Heights.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending approval of application of Ralph L. Smith, Jr. to change
the zoning of two parcels of land, the first parcel being that certain
property north of Acacia Avenue between River Boulevard and Amherst
Street, and the second parcel being that certain property north of
Princeton Avenue between River Boulevard and Bryn Mawr Drive, was read,
and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, Monday, November l,
1954, was the date fixed for hearing on the matter before the Council.
Planning Commission's Findings of Fact
recommending denial of application o£
James H. Sperry to change the zoning
boundaries of that certain property on
the northeast corner of Brundage Lane
and "A" Street held over for two weeks.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending denial of application of James H. Sperry to change the
zoning boundaries from an R-3 (Limited-Multiple-Family) Dwelling Zone
to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, of that certain property on the
northeast corner of Brundage Lane and "A" Street, was read, and upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, was held.over for two weeks.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
~solution of Intention for vacation
of an easement in a portion of Blocks
182 and 183, Kern Division.
A recommendation from the Planning Commission that the petition
of C. E. Giraud for the vacation of an easement in a portion of Blocks 182
Bakersfield, California, October 11, 1954 - 4
and 183,
Engineer was read, and Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Evele~ch,
City Attorney was instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to
the proceedings for the vacation of the easement.
Planning Commission,s recommendation
approving petition of Rex F. Whittemore
for vacation of a public use easement
adjacent to the westerly line of South
Chester Avenue,. south of Wilson Road, in
Tract No. 1541, subject to certain
conditions, referred to the City Attorney
for his study. and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the Planning
Commission's recommendation that petition of Rex F. Whittemore for
vacation of a public use easement adjacent to the westerly line of
South Chester Avenue, south of Wilson Road, in Tract No. 1541, be
approved subject to certain conditions, was referred to the City
Attorney for his study and recommendation.
Approval of Planning Commission's
recommendation that the request of the
Bakersfield Art Association for permission
~o construct a free public art gallery in
Jastro Park, be denied.
Upon a motion by Schweitze~, seconded by Croes, the Planning
Commission's recommendation that the request of .the Bakersfield Art
Association for permission to construct a free public art gallery in
Jastro Park be dgnied, was approved.
Kern Division, be approved subject to the approval of the City
the
initiate
City ~anager authorized to secure the
services of two appraisers to appraise
sites for off-street parking lots,
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission was read, recommending
the the City acquire the following sites for off-street parking lots:
1. The entire block bounded by Truxtun Avenue, 16th, I
and N Streets
The north one-half block between G and F Streets and
17th Street and Truxtun Avenue
The private parZing lot on the west side of I Street
between 20th and 21st Streets
Bakersfield, California, October 11, 1954 - 5
4. The west one-half block immediately west of Headquarters
Fire Station located between 21st and 22rid Streets, an,~
G and H Streets
5. The north one-half block bounded by K and L Streets and
17th and 18th Streets
6. The northwest corner of Kentucky and King Streets
7. The northwest corner of Monterey and King Streets
8. The northeast corner of Monterey and Kern Streets
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the City M~nager
was authorized to secure the services of two appraisers, to be selecl;ed
alphabetically from the list of accredited appraisers, to appraise the
recommended parking lots and contact the owners of the suggested sites
to ascertain if they are willing to negotiate for the sale of the
property to the City.
Approval of revised Tentative Map of
Tract No. 1710, subject to certain
conditions.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the revised Tentative Map
o'f Tract No. 1710 was approved, subject to drainage and public utility
msement being provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
~thorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Invitation extended to the Board of
Supervisors to conduct protest hearings
on the proposed formation of the Greater
Bakersfield Drainage District in the
Council Chambers.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, an invitation was
extended to the Board of Supervisors of Kern County to conduct protest
hearings on the proposed formation of the Greater Bakersfield Drainage
District in the Council Chambers.
Bakersfield, California, ,October 11, 1954 - 6
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the Council adjourned
until Monday, October 25th, in order to permit the Council and. City
Officials to attend the League of California Cities 56th Annual Conference
in Los Angeles.
MAYOR ~ the Ci~ of Bakersfield,
CITY C an& Ex-Officio~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Califorr~
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, October 25, 1954
379
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City' of
Bakersfield, C~lifornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. October 25, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish 18,000 G.V.W. Dump Truck.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish 18,000 G.V.W. Dump Truck for a total price
of $4209.61 was accepted,.and all other bids were rejected.
Approval of salary increases
effective November 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the following
salary increases, effective November 1, 1954, were approved:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
Tillie C. Clary . Intermediate Typist Clerk 3 4
J. F. Flinn Hoseman 3 4
C. R. Milligan Detective 5 6
P. L. Bradford Patrolman 4 5
Mildred Bowen Steno-Clerk 3 4
J. D. Brewer Motor Patrolman 4 5
John F. Harrison Motor Patrolman 4 5
Robert Cooper Equip. Operator Grade III 4 5
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Recreation Department
certifying that position of Nale
Supervisor is occupied by an Emergency
Appointee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the Bakersfield Recreation Department certifying that position of Male
Supervisor is occupied by an Emergency Appointee, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of copy of communication from
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
denying application of Westchester Lions
Club to solicit funds in the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, copy of communi-
cation directed to Mr. W. R. Nordin by the Board of Charity Appeals and
Bakersfield, California, October 25, 1954 - 2
Solicitations advising that application submitted in behalf of the Westchester
Lions Club to solicit funds in the City had been denied, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Request from Sadie M. Elwood that
street sweeper clean at night on 19th
and D Streets referred to the City Manager
.for investigation.
Mrs.
days
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, request from
Sadie M. Elwood that the street sweeper clean at night instead of
on 19th and D Streeta, was referred to the City Manager for handling.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
report for September, 1954.
Upon a motion by EvelelY, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Letter of appreciation directed
sent to chairman and members of the
Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, a letter of
appreciation was directed to be sent to the chairman and members of the
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations for the fine work they have
accomplished for the City.
Approval of report as submitted by
the Farm Committee. Attorneys instructed
to negotiate an agreement along general
outline as set forth by counsel for both
parties.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, that report
submitted by the Farm Committee be approved, and the attorneys be
instructed to proceed to negotiate an agreement for consideration
of the Council as set forth in the following general outline:
Treasurer's Einancial Report for September, 1954, was received ~nd
ordered placed on file, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Reception of Annual Report of Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
U~on a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Annual report
of the Board of Charity Appeals and SoLicitations presented by Chairman
Jack Levy, was received and ordered placed on file.
1. Balance of crops on leased land to be harvested by
City, but moneys to be impounded at gin
e
For purposes of distribution of crop moneys, including
any moneys previously received by Kleinsmid, to be
distributed to the respective parties, City and Kleinsmid,
in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement as
modified
Kleinsmid to quitclaim the property to the City
immediately, but the deed is to be escrowed with the
gin, until the end of the calendar year
m
The contract shall be deemed mutually cancelled at the
end of the harvesting year without further liability
or responsibility thereunder by either party. Possession
of all land except that containing present crops to be
surrendered now
Kleinsmid's equipment is to be returned to him, with the
details as far as time and place to be worked out.
Other miscellaneous details to be worked out within the
next week by attorneys, subject to approval by Council
and client
Ayes:
Noes:
The motion carried by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, ~veleth, Schweitzer,
None
Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for Unit No. 2 of the P-q Street Sewer
and authorization granted to call for
bids.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, plans and
specifications for construction of Unit No. 2 of the P-Q Street Sewer
were approved, and authorization was granted to call for bids for same.
Date fixed for hearing before the Council
on application of James H. Sperry for
changing the zoning on that certain property
on the northeast corner of Brundage Lane
and "A" Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Monday, Now~mber
15, 1954, at eight o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers, was the date
fixed for hearing on application of James H. Sperry to amend Zoning
Ordinance No. 1010 New Series by changing the zoning boundaries from
an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Con~er-
cial) Zone of that certain property on the northeast corner of Brundage
Lane and "A" Street.
Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, October 25, 1954 4
Approval of Contract Change Order No. 1
to Jack Lowe for replacement of necessary
brickwork not specified in contract ~or
Fire Department Shop.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Contract
Change Order No. i to Jack Lowe in amount of $144.00, for replacement
of necessary brickwork, which was not specified in contract for
Fire Department Shop was approved, and the Mayor was auth6rized to
sign same.
Permission granted San Joaquin Crops'Co.
for encroachment at 1600 T Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, encroachment
permit was granted San Joaquin Crops Co. for a lean-to shed for
protection against elements of seeds temporarily, at 1600 T Street.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offic~o Cierk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 1, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
o'clock P.M. November
Annex at eight
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth,
Croes, Vest
1, 1954.
Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend Charles Lord of the
Trinity Methodist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 25,
and approved as read.
1954 were read
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series to grant application
of Ralph L. Smith, Jr. to change the
zoning of two parcels of property in
College Heights subdivision.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Ralph
L. Smith, Jr. to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series, by changing
the zoning of two parcels of land, first being that certain property north
of Acacia Avenue between River Boulevard and Amherst Street, and the second
being that certain property north of Princeton Avenue between River
Boulevard and Bryn Mawr Drive, all interested persons present were given
an opportunity to be heard. No protests or objections having b&en
received, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance
No. 101'O'New Series'granting th~ application for rezoning.
Communication f~om Reginald N. Hocker
re truck traffic on Baker Street from
Niles to Bernard Street, referred to
the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, copy of letter
to Police Department from Reginald N. Hocker calling attention to truck
traffic on Baker Street from Niles to Bernard Street, was referred to
the Police Department.
Reception of notice of hearing before
the Public Utilities Commission on
application of the Western Union
Telegraph Company to increase and
revise certain rates.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, notice
hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on application of The
Bakersfield, California, November 1, 1954 - 2
Western Union Telegraph Company for authorization to increase and revise
certain rates, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Kern County Property Owners Association
submitting name of Gordon 'Simon as a
member of the Separation of Grade
Commission. :
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication
from Kern County Property Owners submitting for consideration of the
Council, the name of Gordon Simon as a member of the Separation of Grade
Commission, was received and ordered placed on file.
Policy of the Council that the City
defray the expense of the attorneys'
fees for the defense of the Chief of
Police in the matter of charges filed
against him before the Civil Service
Commission, contingent upon opinion
from the City Attorney as to the legality
of such payment.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, it was
determined that it is the policy of the Council that the City pay the
attorneys' fees for the defense of the Chief of Police in the matter of
Civil Service charges filed against him by three persons, contingent
upon opinion from the City Attorney relative to the legality of such
payment.
Reception of communication from City
Manager requesting a policy ruling
from the Council relative to payment
of attorneys' fees for the defense
of Chief of Police, by the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
from the City Manager requesting a policy ruling from the Council relative
to payment by the City of attorneys' fees for the defense of the Chief
of Police in the matter of Civil Service charges filed against him by
three persons, was received and ordered placed on file.
At this time a report on progress of negotiations on sewer
farm agreement was submitted by counsel for the City and for Mr. Kleinsmid,
and it was suggested that negotiations be continued at an adjourned
meeting to be held on Tuesday morning, November 2, 1954, at eight o'clock
A.M. in the Council Chamber.
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
this time.
Approval of Plan for construction
of reinforoed concrete box culvert
at Wilson Road and Kern Island Canal
and authorization granted to advertise
for bids·
Upon a motion by~ Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Plan for
construction of reinforced concrete box culvert at Wilson Road and Kern
Island Canal was approved, and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids for same.
Adoption of Street Right of Way
Deed from Pacific Telephone and
Telephone Company at Espee and "Q"
Streets.
It was moved by Sullivan~ seconded by Schweitzer, that Resolution
of Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from the Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company be adopted as read, contingent upon the following
conditions:
When the street widening work is undertaken at
this location, the City of Bakersfield will
install, at its expense, all new curbing,
drainage facilities and retaining walls paralleling
the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company's
property line.
The telephone company will not,be assessed for any
street improvements involving the street widening
project and will receive no payment for the strip
of land conveyed by this Street Right of Way Deed.
The motion carried. by the fellowing vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Cro~s, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Approval of Plans for construction of
South "~' Street sewer and authorization
granted to advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, plans for
construction of South "~' Street sewer were approved, and authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for same.
Encroachment Permit granted Whittemore
Homes, Inc. for the purpose of temporary
construction of signs, underground gasoline
tanks, etc. in Tract 1541.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, Encroachment
Permit was granted Whittemore Homes, Inc. for the purpose of temporary
Bakersfield, California, November 1, 1954 - 4
construction such as signs, underground gasoline tanks, and similar
construction in Blocks lll to 126, Inc. Tract 1541, South Chester Avenue.
Approval of Lease Agreement with
Greater Bakersfield Qhamber of Commerce
for building at 2014 L Street, and Mayor
authorized to sign same.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Lease Agreement
with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for building at 2014 L
Street was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to. sign Same on behalf
of the City.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$350.00 to provide funds for legal
counsel for repossession of the Municipal
Farm.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $350.00 from Account No. 11-025-670, City
Council Unapplied Appropriations, Special Payments, to Account No. 11-
590-103, Public Works, Municipal Farm Maintenance, Professional and
Consulting, to provide funds for legal counsel f~r repossession of the
Municipal Farm.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$1800.00 to provide funds for traffic
signals.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $1800.00 from Account No. 11-106-698, City
Manager Contingencies' Transfers to Other Funds, to Account No. 32-515-513,
Public Works, Traffic Signals, Traffic and Safety Equipment, to provide
funds for traffic signals.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$121.33 to provide funds to cover
the current policy and audit adjustment
on fire insurance on automotive equipment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $121.33 from Account No. 11-106-698,
City Manager Contingencies, 'Transfers to Other Funds, to Account No.
11-244-304, City Auditor, Insurance Payments, Fire Insurance, to cover
the current policy and a~dit adjustment on fire insurance on automotive
equipment.
Bakersfield, California, November 1, 1954 - 5
audited
authorized to
amounts.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, claims as
by the Finance Committee'were allowed., and the City Auditor was
issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned until eight o'clock A.M. Tuesday, November 2, 1954, in the
Council Chamber.
~y Bakersfield,
Ca 1 ifornia
ATTEST:
CITY CLEI~ ~'ek of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1954
Minutes of an adjourned meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
Annex at eight o'clock p.M. November 2, 1954.
Present: ~arnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Vest
of the City Hall
Council recesses as a Council and
convenes as a Committee of the Whole
in downstairs pre-Council meeting room.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Council
recessed as a Council and convened as.a Committe~ of the Whole in the
downstairs pre-Council meeting room,
Councilman Croes appointed Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Councilman
Croes was appointed to act as Chairman of the Committee of the Whole.
Negotiations for Agreement and Settlement between the C~ty of
Bakersfield and George Kleinsmid were continued at this time, and at
10 o'clock A. N. the Committee of the Whole recessed to permit the
attorneys to draw up and Addendum to the Agreement and Settlement for
approval of the Council.
At 11 o'clock A. N. the Committee of the Whole was called
to order and reconvened as a Council.
Approval of Agreement and Settlement
with Addendum attached thereto, and
Nayor authorized to execute same on
behalf of the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Agreement and
Settlement dated November 1, 1954, between the City of Bakersfield and
George Kleinsmid, with Addendum attached thereto, was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute the completed document when it has
been signed by the attorneys of the parties involved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Schweitzer, the Council
ATTEST: NAYOR ld, Cal if.
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1954
Annex at
Present:
Absent:
Invocation was given by
Church of the Brethren.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hail
eight o'clock P.M. November 8, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Croes, Schweitzer
the Reverend Ralph Turnidge of the
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1954 and the,
adjourned meeting of November 2, 1954 were read and approved as read..
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
this time.
Reception of communication from Governor
Knight designating December 15, 1954 as
"Safe Driving Day."
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Governor Knight designating December 15, 1954 as "Safe Driving Day"
for the purpose of demonstrating that traffic accidents can be reduced
materially when all motorists and pedestrians do their part, and urging
all organizations to support the program actively, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
Bakersfield Art Association thanking
the Council for cooperation given
relative to the Sidewalk Art Festival.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication from
Bakersfield Art Association.thanking the Council for cooperation given
relative to the Sidewalk Art Festival, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of invitation from Secretary
of Bakersfield City Employees' Association
to attend dinner meeting of Central Regional
Chapter of the California League of City
Employees' Associations, Incorporated.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, invitation from
the secretary of the Bakersfield City Employees' Association to attend
dinner meeting of the Central Regional Chapter of the California League
of City Employees Associations, Inc. to be held November 13, 1954, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1954
Approval of salary increase for Richard
Phillips, laborer, effective November 1,
1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, salary increase fo:r
Richard Phillips, laborer, from Step 3 to Step 4, effective November 1, 1954,
was approved.
City Auditor authorized to refund
overpayment of sales tax to Bakersfield
Hospital.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrant in amount of $18.36 to the Bakersfield
Hospital covering overpayment of sales tax for the second quarter of
the year.
City Tax Collector authorized to Cancel
1954 taxes on property acquired by the
County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel the 1954 taxes on that property
described as Lot 5, and the west 5 feet of Lot 6, Block 327, Bakersfield,
assessed owner Violet L. Gribble, which is now owned by the County of
City Manager authorized to make a report
to the Council on Bakersfield Fire
Department's policy regarding racial
integration.
In response to request contained in communication from James
Benjamin, Bakersfield Branch, N. A. A. C. P., on subject of policy of
assignment, promotion and transfer of municipal employed firemen, upon a
motion'by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager was requested to
make a report to the Council on Bakersfield Fire Department's policy
regarding racial integration in the City fire stations.
Adoption of Resolution' of Acceptance
of Quitclaim Deed from George Kleinsmid
cancelling and terminating lease of the
Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from George Kleinsmid cancelling and terminating lease~
Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1954 - 3
of the Municipal Farm was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Schweitzer
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of eight Street Right of Way Deeds
for widening of South Chester Avenue
between Brundage Lane and Terrace Way.
It was moved by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, that Resolution.
of Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deeds from the following properly
owners for the widening of South Chester Avenue between Brundage Lane
and Terrace Way, be adopted:
Cecil R. Scott and Agnes M. Scott - 2
Elmer R. Shelton and Dorothy D. Shelton
Merlin W. Hixson and Verla L. Hixson
Harold O. Tufts and Dorothy Tufts
Hugh T. Williams and Gertrude J. Williams
Ostin Trogdon and Valborg Trogdon
Wilmer Buller and Juanita C. Buller
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Schweitzer
Approval of Agreement between the City of
Bakersfield and Kerndale Homes, Kerndale
Estates and Kerndale Builders, for the
construction of a storm drain in Tract 1738,
and approval of cancellation of Agreement
No. 32-54 with Rex F. Whittemore.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, cancellation of
Agreement No. 32-54 with Rex F. Whittemore and Agreement between the
City of Bakersfield and Kerndale Estates, Kerndale Homes and Kerndale
Builders for the construction of a storm drain in Tract 1738 were approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute these agreements on behalf of
the City.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1029 New
Series amending Section 3.01 of Zoning
Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield, by changing the zoning
of certain property north of Acacia Avenue
between River Boulevard and Amherst Street,
and property north of Princeton Avenue between
River Boulevard and Bryn Mawr Drive.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No. 1029
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Bakersfield, California, November 8, 1954 - 4
New Series amending Section 3.01 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series of
the City of Bakersfield, by changing the zoning of certain property north
of Acacia Avenue between River Boulevard and Amherst Street, and property
north of ~rinceton Avenue between River Boulevard and Bryn Mawr Drive,
was adopted as read by the following vote: :
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None ~
Absent: Schweitzer
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids to lay a pipe lir~ from the present
end of the CaliforniaWater Service Company's
water line to Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization was
granted to lay a pipe line from the present end of the California Water
Service Company's water line to Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
City At%orney instructed to draw ordinance
adopting the provisions of the State law
to permit the construction of an art center
in,Central Park and prepare agreement with
the Bakersfield Art Association for consider-
ation of the.Council.. The Director of Public
Works was directed to designate the location
for the building in the park.
A Planning Commission memorandum recommending that the request
of the Bakersfield Art Association to construct an art center building in
Central Park be approved, was read, and upon a motion by Vest, seconded by
Eveleth, the City Attorney was instructed to draw an ordinance adopting
the provisions of the State law which would permit the construction of the
art center in Central Park, prepare an agreement with the Bakersfield Art
Association for the consideration of the Council, and the Director of
Public Works was directed to designate the most suitable location for the
building in the park.
Ordinance relating to the Planting and
maintenance of trees and shrubs in public
streets, etc. held over for two weeks for
study.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Planning Commission
memorandum recommending the adoption of an ordinance relating to the
Planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs in the public streets of the
City was received and ordered placed on file, and the proposed ordinance
was held over for two weeks for study by the. Council.
City Auditor authorized to tramsfer
$150.00 for the purchase of Lots 1,
and 3, Fractional Block 7, Bernard
Addition.
2
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Audil~or
was authorized to transfer $150.00 from Account
Account No. 25-590-521 for the purchase of Lots
Block 7~ Bernard Addition.
No. 11-025-670 to
1, 2 and 3, Fractional
City. Auditor authorized to transfer
$100.00 to cover title report on the
property leased by the City to
George Kleinsmid.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $100.00 from Account NO. 11-025-670 to
Account No. 11-590-103 to cover title report on the property leased by
the City to George Kleinsmid.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed from Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for site
for Fire Station No. 8.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from Ralph L. Smith, Jr. for the west 100 feet of the
east 155 feet of the south 120 feet of the northerly 163 feet of the
southeast one quarter of Section 16, T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M.D.B. &
site for Fire Station No. 8 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Schweitzer
Bakersfield~ California, November 8, 1954 - 6
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with
Downtown Business Association, Inc. and
East Bakersfield l~rogressive Club for
Christmas decorations, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants for same.
the City Manager was instrqcted to ascertain
the cost of decorating live Christmas trees
on certain streets in the City.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was
authorized to sign agreements with the Downtown Business Association, Inc.
and the East Bakersfield Progressive Club for the Christmas Reason,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue w~rrants to these
organizations covering the City's contributions. The City Manager
was instructed to ascertain what the cost would' be to decorate live Christmas
trees on certain City streets, and ~xplore the possibility of the
downtown merchants bearing the cost of the decorations.
A~journment.
Upon a motion;by Croes, s~conded by Vest, the Council
adjourned.
~yOR of the/City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
-Officio'~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
TERM - 4 YEARS
REGULAR MEMBERS
Charles Frederic Green
Jas. W. Shurley
Walter Weichelt
Robert E. king
Mrs. Kathryn W. Bal£anz
Ostin Trogdon
TERM EXPIRES
April 17 1958
April 17 1957
APril 17 1955
April 17 1958
April 17 1955
April 17. 1956
EX-OFFICIO
MEMBERS
J. Holfelder
Ken Croes
J. A. Olssc,n
POLICE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TERM - 6 YEARS
Rex F. Whittemore
Harry D. Headen
Dana Bing
December 31, 1956
December 31, 1954
December 31, 1958
FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TERM - 6 YEARS
John C. Gault, Chairman
Raymond G. Taylor
R. H. Hackett
December 31, 1955
December 31, !959
December 31, 1957
MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENTS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TERM - 4 YEARS
Orral S. Luke
Richard Tigner
Charles Anspach
D. M. "Te~' Mills
E. Wayne Taylor
December 31, 1956
December 31, 1957
December 31, 1957
December 31, 1954
December 31, 1954
RECREATION COMMISSION
John Eckhardt, Chairman
Mrs. Lionel Klakoff
Mrs. Dana Bing
Chas. Wakefield
Herbert L. Blackburn
C. Leland Gunn
Joe Holfelder
L. W. Saunders
Charles Salzer
BOARD OF CHARITY
Jack Levy, Chairman
Dr. Stephen Montgomery
Harry Blair
Mrs. Mary Chambers
Harol~ Wadman
Warren B. Bruce
Henry H. Collins , Councilman
R. E. McCarthy,
O. D. Williams
SOLICITATIONS AND APPEALS
Edwin W. Wilson
BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND APPEALS
Chairman James Hicks
Jere Sullivan
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Government Efficiency
Drainage
Formation Recreation District
Municipal Farm Lease
Downtown Parking
Health
Flood
Improve Sub-Standard Dwellings in
Sunset-Mayflower District
Civic Center
Building Permit Policy
City Hall Building
Finance
Draft Traffic Ordinance
Ralph Weiss
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Sullivan, Croes, Vest
Croes, Saunders, Collins
Carnakis, Saunders, Collins
Vest, Eveleth, Carnakis
Saunders, Vest, Sullivan
Croes, Carnakis, Vest
Croes, Collins, Sullivan
Vest, Saunders, Carnakis
Carnakis, Saunders, Vest
'E~,~erm, Gunn, Holfelder,
Carnak~s, Croes.
Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth
Carnakis, Saunders,Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
at eight o'clock p.M. November 15, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by Rabbi J~ck Levy.
Minutes of the~ regular meeting of November
and approved as read.
8, 1954 were read
Reception of invitation from Hillcrest
Business and Professional Women's Club
to attend lighting of liveChristmas
tree on December 19th.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweltzer, invitation
from the Hillcrest Business and Professional Women's Club to the Council
and City officials to attend the lighting of a live Christmas tree in
Hillcrest which will later be donated to the Greater Bakersfield Memorial
Hospital for the benefit of the children's ~ard on December 19th at
sundown, was received and ordered placed on file, and the group was
commended for its effort for community participation.
Openingsbids for construction of concrete
box culvert at Wilson Road and Kern Island
Canal.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
concrete box culvert at Wilson Road and Kern Island Canal, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the bids were referred to the City Manager
and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of South
"~' Street sanitary sewer.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of South
"~' Street sanitary sewer, all bids received were publicly Opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids
were referred to the City Manager and Director ~f Public Works for study
I-'and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of Unit
No. 2 of p-Q Street Main sewer.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of Unit No. 2.
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1954 - 2
of the P-Q Street Main sewer, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Director of Public Works instructed to
prepare plans and specifications for the
construction of Unit No. 3 of the P-Q
Street sewer. Authorization granted to
advertise for bids contingent upon funds
being available in next year's budget and
· approval of the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the Director
of Public Works was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for
the construction of Unit No. 3 of the P-Q Street Sewer, and authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for same, to be awarded contingent
upon funds being available in next year's budget and the approval of
the City Attorney.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution denying application
of James H. Sperry for change in zoning
of that certain property on the northeast
corner of Brundage Lane and "A" Street.
This being the time set for hearing on application of James
H. Sperry for amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series to
change the zoning boundaries from an R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling) Zone to a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone of that certain
property on the northeast corner of Brundage Lane and "A" Street, all
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. In
Accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission, upon a
motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the Council denied the
application and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare zoning
resolution to cover.
City Manager instructed to ~ake application
for allocation of money from the State to
assist in paying for the installation of
signals at intersection of 24th Street and
Valley main line track of the Southern Pacific
Company.
A communication from the Public Utilities Commission inviting
the attention of the Council to the grade crossing at the intersection
of 24th Street and track.of the Valley main line of the Southern Pacific
Company which was included in the state-wide developed list of crossings
recommended for additional protection by the Commission Staff at recent
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1954 - 3
public hearings was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest,
the City Manager was instructed to make application in the name of the
City for allocation from the State to assist in paying for the installation
of two Standard No. 8 flashing light signals at this location.
Approval of salary increases
effective December 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the following
salary~increases effective December 1, 1954, were approved:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP
TO STEP
R. A. Peterson Planning Assistant 3 4
John G. Ovens Desk Sergeant 4 5
D. L. Riggs Patrolman 3 4
H. J. Cessna Motor Patrolman 3 4
Date of hearing fixed on petition
for appeal from decision of the Planning
Commission on application of W. F. Meyers
for variance of a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
zone.
A communication from Rolfe S. Lowdon.filing appeal to decision
rendered by the Planning Commission on application of W. F Meyers
requesting a variance of a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a new and used car sales
department, including tune up and wheel alignment, and a waiver of
customer off-street parking requirements on that certain property on
the Southeast corner of Niles and Sacramento Streets was read, and
upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Monday, December 6,
1954 at eight o'clock P.M. was the date fixed for hearing on the matter
before the Council.
Reception of invitation from Bakersfield :
Association for Retarded Children to
attend Open House.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communication
inviting the Council to attend an Open House being held by the Bakersfield
Association for Retarded Children on Tuesday, November 16th, was
IYeceived and ordered placed on file, and the City Clerk was instructed
to acknowledge receipt of'the invitation.
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Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1954 - 4
City Attorney instructed to prepare the
necessary resolutions and notices of hearing
to institute proceedings for the abandonment
of the South "~' Street right of way lying
south of the Southern Pacific Railway adjacent
to Tract 1738.
~A communication from Edna L. Solomon and Ida Egger requesting
the City, in return for an easement for alley purposes to serve Lots 1
through S and Lot 52 of Tract 1738, to abandon the unused right-of-way
for South "P' Street extension crossing their property, was read, and
the petition having been duly approved by the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the necessary resolutions and notices of'hearing
to institute proceedings for the abandonment of South "~' Street'right-of-way
lying south of the Southern Pacific Railway adjacent to Tract No. 1738.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Street Right of Way Deed from Edna
Lucille Solomon and Ida Egger, for an
easement for road purposes in Tract
1738.
It.was moved by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, that
Resolution of Acceilance of Street Right of Way Deed from Edna Lucille
Solomon and Ida Egger for an easement for road purposes in Tract 1738
be adopted and the Mayor authorized to sign same, contingent upon
receipt of letter from the subdividers of Tract 1738 that they will
improve the street at their expense. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 41-54
authorizing the payment of fees
by the City covering the employment
of attorneys for the defense of charges
filed against Horace V. Grayson, Chief
of Police.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
No. 41-54 authorizing the payment of attorneys' fees in the amount of
$3034.40 for the employment of S. Barney Gill and the law firm of
Deadrich, Gill & Bates for the defense of Horace V. Grayson, Chief of
Police,from charges filed before the Civil Service Commission, was
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1954 - 5
5
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Noes: None
Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Reception of report from City Attorney
relative to payment by the City of attorneys'
fees for defense of Chief of Police.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, report
the City Attorney on payment by the City of attorneys' fees in the
defense of an action brought by a citizen against the Chief of Police
before the Civil Service Commission, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for October, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of October, 1954 was
received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Agreement with Southern
Pacific Company for licensing the City
to construct 24" Storm Drain to serve
Tract 1738.
Upon a motion by
the Southern Pacific
Drain to serve Tract
sign same.
Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Agreement with
Company licensing the City to construct 24" Storm
1738, was approved, and the Mayor was. authorized to
Reception of report from City Attorney
on agreement with Southern Pacific Company
licensing the City to construct 2~' Storm
Drain to benefit Tract 1738.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, report from City
Attorney on Agreement with the Southern Pacific Company licensing the
City to construct a 24" concrete pipe for the benefit of Tract 1738,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1954 - 6
At this time the Mayor appointed a Committee from the Council
to negotiate with the Southern Pacific Company relative to deleting
certain objectionable provisions in agreements with the City. Councilm~n
Sullivan, Vest and Carnakis were appointed to serve on this Committee,
with Councilman Sullivan acting as Chairman.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for 1955 requirements of Diesel
Fuel, Gasoline, Liquid Petroleum Gas
and Lamps.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for 1955 requirements of Diesel Fuel,
Gasoline, Liquid Petroleum Gas and Lamps.
The Mayor announced that Councilman Collins had been appointed
to serve as chairman of t.he Council Committee to improve sub-standard
dwellings in the Sunset-Mayflower District, replacing Councilman Croes.
Approval of Map of Tract 1738 and Mayor
authorized to sign contract and specificatibns
covering the street improvements.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, it is ordered that
Map of Tract 1738, be and the same is hereby approved, that all the
roads, streets, avenues~ drives, alleys, places 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 Bakersfield
hereby waives the requirement of signature of the following:
Bessie B. Meese; Thelma Rankin Covey; Estella Walker;
V~k Maciel and Joseph R. Maciel, as owners of an
undivided ~ interest of all oil, gas and other hydrocarbons
and minerals
Western Gulf Oil Company, a corporation - Mineral lease
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the face
of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield.
The Mayor was authorized to sign the contract and
specifications covering street improvements in Tract 1738.
Bakersfield, California, November 15, 1954 - 7
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
'Adjournment.
Upon a~motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
YOR of the Cit~of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in'the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. November 22, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Councilman Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1954 were
read and approved as read.
Reception of letter from Campbell
Construction Company requesting
permission to withdraw low bid
submitted for the construction of
a reinforced concrete culvert at
Wilson Road and Kern Island Canal.
City Clerk was instructed to advise
him that request was granted and his
bond released.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, letter from
Campbell Construction Company requesting permission to withdraw low
bid submitted for the construction of a reinforced-concrete culvert at
Wilson Road and Kern Island Canal due to the fact that the contractoring
license which he holds does not extend to this work, was received and.
ordered placed on file, and the City Clerk was instructed to advise
him that his request had been granted and his bond covering this
work released.
Acceptance of bid of Thomas
Construction Company to construct
reinforced concrete culvert at
Wilson Road and Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, bid of Thomas
Construction Company to construct reinforced concrete box culvert at
Wilson Road and Kern Island Canal for a total price of $18,268.00 was
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to
accepted, all other
sign the contract.
Action on award of bid for
construction of South "~' Street
Sanitary Sewer deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, action on
award of bid for construction of South "~' Street Sanitary Sewer was
deferred for one week.
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Acceptance of bid of Joe D. Miller
for construction of Unit No. 2 of P-Q
Street Main Sewer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Joe D.
Miller for construction of Unit No. 2 of P-Q Street Main Sewer for a
total price of $212,3§9.82 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Reception of letter objecting to the
construction of an art center in Central
Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, letter from
Melvin Malone objecting to the construction of an art center in Central
l~ark was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from A. T. & S. F.
Railway Company requesting City's
approval of change in spur track
alignment to serve parcel lying east
of Beale Avenue, referred to the
Director of l~ublic Works for
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, communication from
A. T. & S. F. Railway Company requesting approval from the City to change
in alignment of a spur track to serve parcel lyfng east of Beale A~enue,
was referred to the Director of Public Works for recommendation.
Communication from Southern Pacific
Company relative to agreement covering
an easement for roadway purposes in
Planz l~ark, referred to the Director
of Public Works for handling.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the Southern Pacific Company requesting permission from the City to prepare
an agreement granting an easement for roadway purposes at Crossing
317.93 Planz Road, crossing their McKittrick Branch, in order that this
crossing may be taken into the records of the City of Bakersfield as a
public crossing, was referred to the Director of Public Works for
handling.
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Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1954 - 3
Reception of communication from
Fifteenth District Agricultural
Association'thanking the Council
and City officials for assistance
received during Kern County Fair.
Upon a motion by Croes, geconded by Eveleth, letter from
Fifteenth District Agricultural Association thknking the Council and
City officials for assistance and cooperation which helped make the
~cent Kern County Fair very successful, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1030
New Series establishing City
regulations and standards for the
subdivision of land and for the
preparation and presentation of
Subdivision Naps thereof.
In accordance with recommendation submitted by the Planning
Commission, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Ordinance
No. 1030 New Series establishing in the City of Bakersfield regulations
and standards for the Subdivision of Land and for the preparation and
presentation of Subdivision Maps thereof, and repealing 0rd~nances
Nos. 424 N.S., S04 N.S., and 977 N.S., was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on termination and cancellation
of contract with TOm Mix for sale of
sludge deferred for one week. City
Manager instructed to make report to
the Council on condition of equipment,
and portion proposed. to be purchased
by the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, action on
the termination and cancellation of contract with Tom Mix for sale
of sludge deferred for one week, and the City Manager was instructed to
make a report to the Council on condition of equipment owned by the
Contractor, what disposition is to be made of same, and what portion is
proposed to be purchased by the City.
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1954 - 4
City Attorney instructed to prepare
revised ordinance covering Street Tree
Planting and ~aintenance in the City,
for consideration of the Council in
two weeks.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare revised ordinance covering the Planting
and Maintenance of Trees and Shrubs in public streets, avenues, highways,
and Parkways within the City, for consideration of the Council in two
weeks.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 107
denying variance to change the zoning
of that certain property on the nor~cheast
corner of Brundage Lane and "A" Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Zoning Resolution
No. 107 denying variance to change the zoning of that certain property
on the northeast corner of Brundage Lane and "A" Street, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitz~r, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for construction of a concrete slab
at Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for the construction of a concrete
slab at Wayside Park.
Authorization granted to advertise for :
five sdeans for use by the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, authorization
was granted to advertise for five sedans for use by the Police Department.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City T~easurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, November 22, 1954 - 5
City Manager instructed to negotiate
with the County of Kern for permission
to use vacant property formerly occupied
by the Court House as free parking lot,
and Director of Publiq Works instructed
to prepare estimate of the cost to improve
the grounds for parking purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager was instructed to negotiate with the County of Kern for permission
to utilize the vacant property formerly ocQupied by the Court House as
a free public parking lot, and the Director of Public Works was
instructed. to make an estimate of the cost to prepare the grounds for
parking purposes.
City Manager and City Attorney instructed
to communicate with the Housing Authority
of County of Kern requesting payment of
back rental for sewage services to the 34th
Street Housing Project.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
and City Attorney were instructed to communicate with the Housing
Authority of the County of KernSand request the payment of the amount
which is owing the City for back rental for Sewage services provided by
the City to the 34th Street Housing Project.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
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seconded by Vest, the Council
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the City oT Bakersfield., California
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1954 -
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. November 29, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was'given by Dr. John H. Dom, District
Superintendent of the Oakland District of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 22, 1954 were
read and approved as read.
Councilman Croes took his seat in the.Council Chamber at
this time.
Opening bids for the construction of a
water line to serve the Dog Pound and
Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
This being ~he time set to open bids for the construction .of
a water line to serv~ the Dog Pound and Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1, all
bids received were opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the bids were referred to the City Manager
and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Joe D. Miller
for construction of South "~' Street
Sanitary Sewer.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, bid of Joe
D. Miller for the conslruction of South "B" Street Sanitary Sewer for
price of $22,913.35 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and l~he
Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Reception of communication from Director
of Finance re request for assignment of
water right application on the Kern River
in order to permit establishment of a
minimum pool behind Isabella Dam for
recreational purposes.
Upon a motion by Croes~ seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Director of Finance advising that it will not be possible for him to
give final cohsideration to the request of the County of Kern for assignment
of water right application on the Kern River in order to permit the
establishment of a minimum pool behind Isabella Dam for recreational
purposes until the State Engineer has had an opportunity to hold a hearing
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1954 - 2
on this matter and provide the Department of Finance with his recommendation,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Mr.
Melvin Magnus requesting. the temporary
closing of Jefferson Street between
King and Beale Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
from ~r. Melvin Magnus, member and representative of the Jefferson School
P. T. A., requesting the temporary closing of Jefferson Street between
King and Beale Streets, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$200.00 to cover shortage of funds
in Account No. 11-402-103.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $200.00 from Account No. 11-400-101,
Supervision and Fire Fighting - Salaries and Wages, to Account No.
11-402-103, Civil Service - l~rofessional Consulting.
Approval of Agreement terminating
and.cancelling contract with Tom Mix
for sale of sludge.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, Agreement
terminating and cancelling contract with Tom Mix for the sale of sludge was
approved. Councilmen Collins and Sullivan voted in the negative on this
motion.
City Tax Collector authorized to
cancel taxes on Lot 2~, Block 93,
Bakersfield, formerly Kern, now
owned by the City.
Upon a motion by Evelmth, seconded by Collins, the City Tax
Collector was authorized to cancel the second installment of taxes on
the 1953 tax roll in amount of $4.82, on Lot 23, Block 93, Bakersfield,
formerly Kern, as the property is now owned by the City of Bakersfield.
Approval of Contract with Stone &
Youngberg, to act as financing consultants,
in connection with the development of
proposed. off-street parking project and
the proper financing of such facilities.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, contract with
Stone & Youngberg, as revised, to act as Municipal Financing Consultants
to the City of Bakersfield, in connection with the development of proposed
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1954 - 3
municipal off-street parking project and the proper financing of such
facilities, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on
behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 42-54
declaring the intention.of the Council
to employ Wild, Carlson & Reeve, attorneys
at law, in connection with preparation of
certain street and other improvement
proceedings.
Upon a motion by Sullivan,
No. 42-54 declaring the intention of
seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
the Council to employ Wild,
Carlson & Reeve, attorneys at law, in connection with the preparation
of certain street and o~her improvement proceedings, as set forth in
letter from said firm dated N~vember 10, 1954, addressed to the City
Attorney of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
the
Absent: None
Petition from Bli~kshire Hotels & Motor
Courts, Inc. for the aband~ment of "~'
Street, north of 32rid Street to the Southern
Pacific Railway right-of-way, referred to
the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, petition from
Blickshire Hotels & Motor Courts, Inc. for the abandonment of "~' Street,
North of 32nd Street to the Southern Pacific Railway right-of-way, was
referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
City Manager authorized to expend
approximately $500.00 to prepare grounds
formerly occupied by the Court House for
public parking purposes, and letter of
thanks was ordered sent to the Board of
Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was authorized to expend approximately $500.00 to prepare the grounds
Bakersfield, California, November 29, 1954 -- 4
~ormerly occupied by the Court House for public parking purposes, and a
letter was ordered sent to the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Kern commending them for their generosity in offering the use of this
property to the community.
City Manager instructed to commence
negotiations for the opening of "U'
Street between 16th Street and Truxtun
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City
for the opening of "~'
immediately upon the
Manager was instructed to commence proceedings
Street between 16th Street and Truxtun Avenue,
vacation of the Emerson School property.
At this time the Mayor appointed a council committee
consisting of Councilmen Schweitzer, Sullivan and Croes, to work with
the City Attorney and the Court, relative to the construction of
another Beale Memorial Library Building.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest,
adjourned.
the Council
ATTEST:
CIT · -0 ici~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
~Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, December 6, 1954
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield,,California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M.
Present:
Absent:
December 6, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend James McCallum of the
First Christian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November
read and approved as read.
29, 1954 were
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
this time.
Acceptance of bid of Alex Robertson
Company for construction of a water
line to serve Dog Pound and Sewage
Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, bid of Alex
Robertson Company for construction of a water line to serve Dog Pound
and Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1 for a total of $2,995.00 was' accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the
contract.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance to
W. F. Meyers to allow the construction,
operation and maintenance of a new and
used car sales department on that certain
property on the southeast corner of Niles
and Sacramento Streets.
This being the time set for hearing before the Council on
appeal of decision of Planning Commission recommending denial of
application of W. F. Meyers for variance to allow the construction,
operation and maintenance of a new and used car sales department on that
certain property on the southeast corner of Niles and Sacramento Streel~s,
all interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded.by Sullivan, the decision of
the Planning Commission was reversed, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare zoning resolution grantin~ application of W. F. Meyers for
variance for a period of one year.
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1954
City Manager instructed to communicate
with officials of Cities in the Central
Valley area relative to smog prevention.
A communication from the Mayor of the~City or.Modesto calling
attention to the necessity for a united effort to prevent smog problems
in the areas not yet affected by this condition was read, and upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Manager was instructed to
communicate with officials of all cities in the C~ntral Valley area, as
well as the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Board of Trade,
and endeavor to work out a program to prevent ~he encroachment of smog
into this area.
Reception of communication from Earl M.
Price objecting to the closing of 16th
Street. The City Manager was instructed
to delay the acquisition of additional
property south of the City Hall until
two more a~pr~isals can be secured for
consideration by the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, communication
from Earl M. Price objecting to the closing. of Sixteenth Street from
Eye Street to Chester Avenue was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Manager was instructed to delay the acquisition of She
half block lying south of the City Ball until two additional appraisals
have been secured covering this property, for consideration by the
Council.
Reception of communication from the
Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce
requesting the Council to temporarily
delay the purchase of property lying
south of the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croe~, communication from
the Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to
temporarily delay the acquisition of property lying directly south of the
City Hall until further consideration may be given to this purchase, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from City Manager
on policy of assignment, promotion and
transfer of municipally employed firemen.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, report from City
Manager Gunn assuring the Council that there will be no administrative
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1954 - 3
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action discriminating against any person or persons by reason of race,
religion or lawful political affiliation and that the Fire Department is
~ing operated ~y its administrative officers as provided for by the
provisions of the Charter, was received and ordered placed on file.
Director of Public Works instructed to
notify A. T. & S. F. Railway Company that
,change in spur track alignment across Beale
Avenue had been approved by the Council.
A report from J. Holfelder, Director of t~ublic Works, recommending
the granting of request of A. T. & S. F. Railway Company for a change in
spur track alignment across Beale Avenue as shown on Railway Company
Drawing No. V-16-403 revised November 8, 1954, was read, and upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Mr. Holfelder was instructed to
notify the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company that the change was approved by
the Council.
Mayor authorized to sign License
Agreements with the Southern Pacific
Company for pipe line crossings under right
of way at 26th Street for construction of
P-Q Streets Main Sewer.~
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the Mayc.r
was authorized to sign License Agreements with the Southern Pacific Company
involving three crossings under right of way and tracks on 26th Street
for construction of p-Q Streets Main Sewer, the City Attorney was instructed
to delete objectionable sections from the contract, to be initialed by
the Mayor, and submit the modified agreement to the Southern Pacific
Company for execution, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue warrant
for $30.00 consideration for the full term fee thereunder.
City Auditor authorized to transfer $800.00
to provide lamp holes to be placed on street
monuments in the College Heights subdivision.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $800.00 from Account No. 11-106-698, City
Manager Contingencies, Transfer to Other Funds, to Account No. 11-510-350,
Public Works, Engineering Division, Engineer Field Supplies, t~ provide
lamp holes to be placed on street monuments in the College Heights
subdivision.
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1954 - 4
Approval of Contract with firm of Coates,
Herfurth and England, consulting actuaries,
for actuarial services with reference to
certain investigations and valuations covering
City's contract with State Employees'
Retirement System.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, Contract with
the firm of Coates, Herfurth and England, Consulting Actuaries, for
making an investigation and valuation covering City's contract with
State Employees' Retirement System, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the re~peqtive amounts.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed from F. H. Handy, for lots 1, 2 andl
3 of Fractional Block 7, Bernard Addition.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from F. H. Handy for Lots 1, 2 and 3, of Fractional
Block 7, Bernard Addition, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Director of Public Works instructed to
make study and report to the Council on
drainage problem on Union Avenue between
Bernard and Niles Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Director of
Public Works wms instructed to make a study and report to the Council on
drainage problem existing on Union Avenue between Bernard and Niles Streets.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$487.20 in Capital Outlay, Fire
Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $487.20 from Account No. 25-412-521 to
Account No. 25-412-522, Capital Outlay, Fire Department.
Bakersfield, California, December 6, 1954 - 5
City Attorney and Director of Public
Works instructed to prepare amendment
to Subdivision Regulati.on Ordinance No.
1030' New Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
and Director of Public Works were instructed to prepare amendment to
Subdivision Regulation Ordinance No. 1030 New Series which would delete
Nos. 3, 4 and 7 of Section 6.10 from the ordinances, said sections 1;o
be referred to the Planning Commission for stMdy with the County Planning
Commission, to work out uniform regulations for subdivisions both in. side
and outside the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City
Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK an[ E~-Offic~oO~erk of the Council of
the City, of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1954
Annex at
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
eight o'clock P.M. December 13, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Bob Bloom, Pastor
of the South Side Assembly of God.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 6,
read and approved as read.
Councilman Croes took his seat
at this time.
1954 were
in the Council Chamber
Opening bids for'construction of a
concrete basketball court and skating
rink at Wayside Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of a concrete basketball court and skating rink at Wayside Park, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for five 4-door sedans.
This being the time set to open bids for the furnishing
of five 4-door sedans, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for gasoline requirements
for 1955.
This being the time set to open bids for gasoline require-.
merits for 1955, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids
were referred to the-City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Diesel Fuel
requirements for 1955.
This being the time set to open bids for Diesel Fuel
requirements for 1955, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, December 13, ~954 - 2
Opening bids for Liquid Petroleum
Gas Requirements for 1955.
This being the time set to open bids for Liquid Petroleum Gas
requirements for 1955, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
md declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Lamp requirements
for 1955.
This being the time set to open bids for City's Lamp
requirements for 1955, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Approval of Lease with County of Kern
for Parking Lot on Court House site,
and ~ayor authorized to sign same.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, lease
with the County of Kern for Parking Lot on Court House site was approved,
and the Mayor was authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Request from Bakersfield City School
District for the temporary closing of
Jefferson Street between Beale and King
Streets adjacent to the Jefferson
Schoolgrounds, referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, request from
the Bakersfield City School District for the temporary closing of
Jefferson Street between Beale and King Streets adjacent to the Jefferson
Schoolgrounds was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Date of hearing £ixed on appeal from
Frank M. O'Rourke to decision of the
Planning Commission on his application
for variance of zoning at 815 Monterey
Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, date of January 3,
1955 was fixed for hearing before the Council on appeal from Frank M.
O'Rourke to decision of the Planning Commission recommending denial of
his application for variance of an R-3 (Limited Multiple-Family Dwelling)
Zone to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a building
to be used as a pie shop and lunch room on that property designated
as 815 Monterey Street.
Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1954
Reception of letters objecting to the
.establishment of a pie shop and lunch
room on that property designated as
815 Monterey Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, two letters
objecting to the establishment of a pie shop and lunch room. on that property
designated as 815 Monterey Street were received and ordered held, to
be reread at hearing before the Council on this matter.
Petition for improvement of "~' Street
between 7th and 8th Streets referred to
the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, letter
signed by seven property owners in the area, petitioning the Council
for the improvement of "~' Street between 7th and 8th Streets, was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Reception of communications from Sunset-
Mayflower Progressive Club and the Pleasant
View Missionary Society requesting the
installation of a street light at the
intersection of Dewolf and South Haley
Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, communi-
cations from the Sunset-Mayflower Progressive Club and the Pleasant
View Nis~ionary Society requesting the installation of a street light
at the intersection of Dewolf and South Haley Street were received and
ordered placed on file, and the City Clerk was instructed to inform
these organizations that Councilman Collins has already placed the
order for the light, which will be installed approximately the second
week in January.
Reception of copies of two letters
sent out by the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations'denying applications
to solicit funds in the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, copies of
letters sent to the East Bakersfield Post American Legion No. 682 and
Jo~ Amerein Boys Ranch by the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
denying their applications submitted to solicit funds in the City,
were received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1954 - 4
Reception of communication from the Tide
Water ~ssociated Oil Company taking exception
to wording of City's bid invitations for
quantities of Diesel and Gasoline for 1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Tide Water Associated Oil Company taking exception to wording of City's
bid invitations covering 1955 requirements of Diesel Fuel and Gasoline,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of audit report from
Mattison, Thomas and Lockett, certified
public accountants.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, report from
Mattison, Thomas and Lockett, certified public accountants, covering
audit of books and accounts of the City, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 108
granting variance to W. F. Meyers to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a new and used car sales department on
that certain property on the southeast corner
of Niles and Sacramento Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Zoning Resolution
No. 108 granting variance to W. F. Meyers to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a new and used car sales department on that
certain property on the southeast corner of Niles and Sacramento Streets,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None :
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to transfer $3,000.
for construction of a pipe line to provide
water for the Dog Pound and Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor was
authorized to transfer $3,000. from Account No. 11-106-698, City Manager,
Contingencies, Transfers to Other Funds, to Account No. 25-590-524, Public
Works, Capital Outlay, Non-structural Improvements, which funds are
necessary for the construction of a pipe line to provide water for the
Dog Pound and Sewage Treatment Plant No. i
Bakersfield, California, December 13, 1954- 5
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$4700. for city's portion of South
Street Sewer.
Upon a motion by Collins,
was authorized to transfer $4700.
seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
from Account No. 25-590-525C, Public
Works, Capital Outlay, Street Improvements (Unimproved Street Project)
to Account No. 25-590-508, Public Works, Capital Outlay, Sewer and
Disposal Plant Equipment, to provide funds for the City's portion of
the South "~' Street sewer.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$2500 to provide additional funds for
the construction of a culvert at Wilson
Road and Soth "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $2500 from Account No. 25-590-525C, l~ublic
Works, Capital Outlay, Street Improvements, to Account No. 25-590-523,
l~ublic Works, Capital Outlay, Structures, to provide additional funds
for the construction of a culvert at Wilson Road and South "~' Street.
· Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor.
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
the Council J
recessed until 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 14, 1954, at which time bids
for the leasing of the Municipal Farm will be considered by the Council.
ATTEST:
CITY C of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
97
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1954
Minutes of recessed meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at 2:30 P.M. December 14, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Croes, Vest
Acceptance of quotation submitted by
Coberly-West Company for leasing of
Municipal Farm.
This being the time set for considering quotations offered to
lease the Municipal Farm, the City Manager informed the Council of
various offers which had been received by his office. Upon a motion by
Eveleth, seconded by Collins, offer submitted by Coberly-West Company
was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare lease agreement for approval by Council at
meeting of December 20, 1954, for a period of ten years with option
to renew for an additional ~ive years, for $25,000 per year, with
guarantee that within three years sufficient water will be developed 1;o
irrigate crops, and 640 acres levelled.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins~ seconded by Schweitzer, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Ca]if.
ATTEST:
CiTY - ficio Cler of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1954
¸29
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. December 20, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes, Schweitzer
Invocation was given by the Reverend Silas Gaither, Pastor of the
Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 13, 1954 and the
recessed meeting of December 14, 1954 were read and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of D.M. Kitchen
for construction of concrete basketball
court and skating rink at Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, bid of D.M. Kitchen
for the construction of concrete basketball court and skating rink at
Wayside Park for a total of $1556.30 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected~ and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center to
furnish five 4-door sedans.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, bid of Motor
Center to furnish five 4-door sedans complete with taxicab package, for a
net total bid of $7,628.32 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Richfield Oil
Corporation for gasoline requirements
for 1955.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, bid of Richfield
Oil Corporation to furnish regular gasoline for .1859 per gallon and
premium grade gasoline for .2209 per gallon was accepted, all Dther bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Golden Bear Oil
Company to furnish Diesel Fuel
requirements for 1955.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, bid of Golden Bear
Oil Company to furnish Diesel Fuel requirements for 1955 for .102 per
gallon was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the contract.
Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1954
Acceptance of bid of Petrolane,
to furnish Liquid Petroleum Gas
requirements for 1955.
Ltd.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest,~bid of Petrolane,
Ltd. to furnish Liquid Petroleum Gas requirements for 1955 for .087~
per gallon was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the contract.
Action on award of Lamp contract
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded. by Vest, action on award
of Lamp contract was deferred ~or~ one week for further study.
Reception of communication from Cam-
Queen Car Club.
Upo~ a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, communication from
Cam-Queen Club commending the Police Department for cooperation extended
to the members of the club, was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of salary increases
effective January 1, 1955.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth,
increases were approved effective January l, 1955:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
the following salary
FROM STEP
TO STEP
H. F. Douglass Fire Alarm Technician 4 5
Harry Redfern Civil Engineer 5 6
J. J. Cavillo Semi-skilled Laborer 3 4
Pauline Bimat Account Clerk . 3
Stanley A. Kelly Patrolman (Motor) 3 ~
Reception of communication from Civil
Service Commission for Niscellaneous
Departments advising that no person is
available to fill vacancy for position of
City Planner.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication from
the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments advising that
there is no person having the necessary residential qualifications available
to fill the vacancy existing within the Miscellaneous Departments in
the classification of City Planner, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1954 -13
Manager was authorized
Cavanagh of Santa Cruz,
Schedule No. 32.
City Manager authorized to offer position
of City Planner to Carlos Robert Cavanagh.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
to offer position of City Planner to Carlos Robert
position to be assigned to Step 3 of Salary
Mayor authorized to sign supplemental
agreements with the Mt. Vernon Sanitation
District and the Panorama Sanitat.ion District.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was
authorized to sign supplemental agreements between the City of Bakersfield
and the Mr. Vernon Sanitation District and the Panorama Sanitation District,
to permit the City to allow sewage from 800 houses in College Heights
to enter the district mains, instead of the previous limitation of
500 houses.
City Manager instructed to notify Chief
Building Inspector that 800 sewage permits
may be issued in College Heights subdivision.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
~anager was instructed to notify the Chief Building Inspector that he may
now issue up to 800 sewage permits in College Heights subdivision.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for November, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for November, 1954 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Approval of Agreement with Coberly-West
Company for the leasing of the Municipal
Farm, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
same on behalf of the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Agreement with
Coberly-West Company for the leasing of the Municipal Farm, as changed
and initialed by the Mayor, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized
to execute same on behalf of the City.
City Auditor authorized to refund
taxes erroneously assessed.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor was
authorized to refund $16.47 to Claria Mae Carter for taxes erroneously
assed on house which was completely destroyed by fire in February, 1954.
Bakersfield, California, December 20, 1954 - 4
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth,
Counc. il adjourned.
seconded by Sullivan, the
NAYOR of the~ity of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C~ and Ex-O~ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock ~. M. December 27, 1954.
Present:
· Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Father Bruno Brzezianski
of St. Francis Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20,
and approved as read.
Opening bids for Collection, Transportation
and Disposal of Refuse in certain portions
of the City.
This being the time set to open bids for the collection,
transportation and disposal of refuse ~n certain portions of the City,
bid of Dye's Transfer and Storage Company wa~ op~ned, examined and
declared, this being the only bid received. It was moved by Eveleth,
seconded by Schweitzer, that bid of Dye's Transfer and Storage Company
be accepted. Substitute motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Croes,
that action on the award be deferred for one week to enable the City
Manager to compile City's costs for comparative purposes, carried
unanimously.
Acceptance of bid of McBride Electric
Company for Lamp requirements for 1955.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, bid of McBride
Electric Company to furnish Lamp requirements for 1955 at 34% discount,
plus an additional 4.7% discount from list price for Federal Excise Tax
upon receipt of Exemption Certificate, plus 2% for payment by 10th of
the month following receipt of invoice, was accepted, all other bids
were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Reception of communication from Board of
Supervisors thanking the Council for use
of Council Chambers to hold hearing on
formation of Greater Bakersfield Drainage
District.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Board of Supervisors thanking the Council for the use of the Council
Chambers to hold hearing on the formation of the Greater Bakersfield
Drainage District, was received and ordered placed on file.
1954 were read
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1954 ,- 2
Request from Mr. George Bailey of the
Rancho Bakersfield Motel and his attorneys,
for the construction of co~crete curbs and
gutters on both sides of H Street north of
Highway 99 referred to.th~ Planning Commission
for study and report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, requests~from Mr.
George Bailey of the Rancho Bakersfield Motel, and his attorneys, Conron,
Heard and James~ that the City Council institute.the necessary proceed-
ings for the construction of concrete curbs and gutters on both sides
of H Street from Golden State Avenue to the southerly right of way line
of the Southern Pacific Railroad, was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and report back to the Council.
Reception of invitation to City to become
member of the United States Conference of
Mayors.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, cdmmunication
from Mr. Elmer E. Robinson,.Mayor of San Francisco, inviting the City
of Bakersfield to become affiliated in the work and activities of the
United States Conference of Mayors, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Request from Ernest L. McCoy, Architect,
to replace city walk on 17th Street at
First Christian Church Building referred
to the Director of Public Works for
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by croes, a request £rom
Ernest L. McCoy, Architect, to replace present City walks on 17th Street
~at entrance to the main samctuary of the new First Christian Church
with diamond-shaped scored paving slab, was referred to the Director of
Public Works for recommendation.
Report from special Committee appointed to
negotiate with manasment of the Southern
Pacific Company relative to method of handling
licensing of City encroachments on railroad
property referred to the City Manager for future
policy guidance.
At this time the report submitted by the special committee
appointed to negQtiate with management, of the Southern Pacific Company
for changing the method of handling the licensing of City encroachments
on railroad property was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1954 - 3
Schweitzer, the committee was discharged, the report was received and
ordered placed on file, and a copy of same was ordered referred to the
City Manager as future policy guidance.
Approval of proposed changeover from
using City Warran%s to Bank Checks.
The City Manager made a report to the Council on changing
from using City Warrants to Bank Checks, and upon a motion by Schweitzer,
seconded by Croes, the changeover was approved.
Reception of report from State Controller
of Motor Vehicle License Fees apportioned
to Bakersfield from June 1, 1954 through
November 30,
Upon a motion by Croes,
State Controller on apportionment
Bakersfield for the period June l,
1954.
seconded by Eveleth, report from the
of Motor Vehicle License Fees to~
1954 through November 30, 1954, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Map of Tract 1710.
Mayor authorized td sign contract and
specifications covering street
improvements.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, it is ordered
that the Map entitled Tract No. 1710 as shown by plats of subdivision,
records of the Board of Supervisors, be, and~ the same is hereby approved;
and that the said map'accompanied by certificate Of Title Insurance and
Trust Company showing that title to said property is vested in Kern County
Land Company, Standard Gasoline Company, Standard Oil Company of
California, California Water Servi&e Company and College Reights Company,
is ordered recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, and it is :further
ordered that the streets, avenues, boulevards, drives, alleys and
easements shown upon said map and therein offered for dedication be,
and the same is hereby accepted for public use. Pursuant to the
provisions of Section 11587 of the Business and Pro~essions Code, the
City Council hereby waives the requirement of signature of the following:
NAME INTEREST
Kern County Land Company Mineral Rights
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the face
of said map a copy of the foregoing order authenticated by the sea1 of the
Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1954 - 4
City Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized to
sign the contract and specifications covering street improvements.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1031 New Series
amending Subsection (A) of Section 6.10
of Ordinance No. 1030 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance No.
1031 New Series amending Subsection (A) of Section 6.10 of Ordinance No.
1030 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1032 New Series
amending Subdivision (a) of Section 8 of
Ordinance No. 879 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion-by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance No.
1032 New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section 8 of Ordinance No.
879 New Series of the City of Bakersfield by changing the schedule
number of City Planner from Schedule 30 to Schedule 32, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Re-appointment of H. D. Headen as Member
of the Police Civil Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, H. D. Headen
was re-appointed as Member of the Police Civil Service Commission for
six year term expiring December 31, 1960.
Amendment No.
a
Adoption of Resolution approving Amendment
No. 1 to Agreement for Maintenance of State
Highways within the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution approving
1 to Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in the City
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Bakersfield, California, December 27, 1954 -5
of Bakersfield, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign same on
behalf of the City, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Cores, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Municipal Farm to be turned over to
Coberly-West Company by January 1, 1955.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, it was directed
that the Municipal Farm be turned over to the Coberly-West Company, Lessee,
by January 1, 1955.
Director of Public Works instructed to
make a survey of drainage problem at
4th and R Streets. City Manager instructed
to approach Bakersfield City School District
relative to sharing the cost of remedial
action.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Director of
Public Works was instructed to make a survey and report to the Council
on the drainage problem at 4th and R Streets, and the City Manager was
instructed to approach the Bakersfield City School District relativ&
sharing the cost of remedial action.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
NAYOR of the~ity of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California