HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - DEC 1955Bakersfield, California, July 5, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 5, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Cross, Doolin,
Sullivan
Absent~ None
Invocation was
Pastor of the First
Minutes of the
meeting of June 30,
Eveleth, Schweitzer,
given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn D. Puder,
Presbyterian Church.
regular meeting of June 27, 1955 and the special
1955, were approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Hartman
Concrete Haterials Company
to furnish 18,000 Tons Selected
Road Materials.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Hartman
Concrete Materials Company to furnish 18,000 tons selected Road
Materials for a delivered price of 75~ per ton was accepted, all
other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the Contract.
Opening bids for construction of
Unit Ns. 3 of the P-Q Streets Main
Sewer.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
Unit No. 3 of the p-Q Streets Main Sewer, 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.
City Manager instructed to arrange
meeting with the Board of Supervisors
concerning operation of City dump
on Panorama Bluffs.
Communications from the Board of Supervisors objecting to the
maintenance and operation by the City of a dump site on Panorama
Bluffs were read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Cross,
the City Manager was instructed to arrange a meeting with the
members of the Board of Supervisors to discuss this problem.
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City Manager instructed to have
signs at City Dump changed to read
"Sanitary Land Fill Operation°"
Upon a motion by Sulllvan, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was instructed to have the signs at the City Dump changed
to read "Sanitary Land Fill Operation."
Reception of communication from
Mr. Findley of Greenlawn Mortuary
congratulating the City Council
on the new City Hall.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveloth, letter from Mr.
Darro1 C. Findley of Greenlawn Mortuary congratulating the City
Council on the new City Hall and wishing them continued success
the operation of the City government was received and ordered placed
on file, and a letter of appreciation was ordered sent to Mr. Findley.
Reception of communications from
Governor Knight and Senator Knowland
relative to the closing of the local
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Office.
Upon a motion by Eveloth, seconded by Croes, communications
from Senator William F. Knowland and Governor Goodwin J. Knight
addressed to the Mayor relative to the closing of the local Immi-
gration and Naturalization Office were received and ordered placed
on file, and letters of appreciation were directed to be sent to
them for their efforts on behalf of the City.
Permission granted Ringling Bros.
Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows to
exhibit on Wednesday, September 7,
1955.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, permission
was granted Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows to
exhibit two complete performances in Bakersfield on Wednesday Septem-
bet 7, 1955.
Action on revised specifications
for the classification of Purchasing
Agent deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, action on
revised specifications for the classification of Purchasing Agent
was deferred for one week.
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Reception of letters from Southern
Pacific Company and City Manager
relative to the closing of Crossing
BT-314.1 for certain repairs.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Southern Pacific Company and the City Manager relative to
the closing of Crossing BT-314.1, California Avenue, McKittrick
Branch for certain repair, were received ~nd ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from State
Controller advising of apportionment
of Motor Vehicle License Fees to the
City of Bakersfield for period December
1, 1954 to May 31, 1955.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, report fro~
the State Controller advising of apportionment to Bakersfield of
Motor Vehicle License Fees for the period December 1, 1954 through
May 31, 1955, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to advise
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce that money has been budgeted
for certain services for fiscal
year ending June 30, 1956.
A letter from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
listing various activities performed for the City under agreement
No. 45-54 was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Eveleth, was received and ordered placed on file, and the City
Manager was instructed to advise the Chamber that money had been
set up in the budget covering these services for fiscal year end-
ing June 30, 1956.
Reception of progress report
from Chief Building Inspector on
removal of encroachment at Tower
Motel.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, progress
report on removal of encroachment at Tower Motel submitted by the
Chief Building Inspector was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1057
New series amending Salary Ordinance
No. 879 New Series.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Ordinance No..
1057 New Series amending Section 4 of Salary Ordinance No. 879 New
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Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnak±s, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth,
Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Schweitzer,
Approval of Map of Tract
No. 1807.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, it is ordered
that the Map of Tract No. 1807 be and the same is hereby approved~
that the drives 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 Professiens Code
the Council of the City of Bakersfield hereby waives the requirement
of signature of the following: John S. Thompson, etux, and Ralph.
N. Hoffman, each as owner of one percent of all oil, gas, petroleum
or other hydrocarbon substances within or underlying said land by
deed recorded in Book 834, Page 129 of Official Records; William J.
Newell, etux, owner of 48% of all oil, gas, petroleum or other hydro-
carbon substances within or underlying said land as reserved in deed
recorded in Book 1169, Page 18, of Official Records.
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.
Approval of Agreement with James
T. Wattenberger for improvements in
Tract No. 1807.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Agreement with
James Wattenberger for improvements in Tract No. 1807 was approved,
and authorization was granted him to file a cash deposit instead
of usual bond for faithful performance of the work.
Acceptance of Map of Tract No. 1796,
and Mayor authorized to sign Contract
and Specifications covering the
improvements in subdivision.
that
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, it is ordered
the Map of Tract No. 1796, be and the same is hereby approved,~
Bakersfield, California, July 5, 1955 - 5
that all the streets, avenues, drives, alleys, 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. l~ursuant to the provisions of Section 11§87 of the
Business and Professions Code, the Council of the City of Bakersfield
hereby waives the requirement of signature of the Kern County Land
Company covering Mineral Rights.
The Clerk oT this Council is directed to endorse upon the face
of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the Seal of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign the contract and specifications covering the improvements
necessary for this subdivision.
City Attorney instructed to negotiate
with subdivider of Tract No. 178§ for
deletion of the section in petition of
annexation for inclusion of this area
in Bakersfield~ City School District.
It was moved by Schweitzer, that Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Planz Park No.
6 and setting date of hearing thereon as August 15, 1955, be
adopted. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Notion was then made by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that the
City Attorney be instructed to negotiate with the subdivider of
this tract for the deletion of the section of the petition and
resolution of proposed annexation for inclusion of the area in the
Bakersfield City School District, and if unsuccessful, that action
on the petition be deferred until after a hearing on Tract No. 1785
has been held by the Kern County Board of Supervisors. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins,~ Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: Carnakis, Schweitzer
Absent: None
Approva! of Change Order No. 3
for certain changes in contract
covering construction of the
City Ball.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, Change Order
No. 3 adding $25,467.00 for certain changes in contract covering
construction of the City Hall was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
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Authorization granted to file Notice
of Completion of the new City Hall
When contract has been fulfilled to
satisfaction of the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, architect was
authorized to prepare Notice of Completion of new City Hall for
filing when contract covering the work has been fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the Council.
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 checks on the Bank of America to cover the
respective amounts.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for the construction of the
Bakersfield iemorial Art Gallery in
Central Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Sullivan, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for the construction of the
Bakersfield Memorial Art Gallery in Central Park.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Sullivan, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield.
ATTEST
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
Ca lifornia.
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Bakersfield, California, July ll, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 11, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Absent: Collins, Schweitzer
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Doctor Glenn
bids were rejected,
contract.
Reception of letter from Ora V.
Benedict appealing decision of
the Planning Commission denying
application for a variance of an
R-1 (One-Family Dwelling) Zone.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, letter
from Ora V. Benedict appealing decision of the Planning Commission
denying application made for a variance of an R-1 (One-Family
Dwelling) Zone, which was presented and then withdrawn upon
request of Mr. Benedict, was received and ordered placed on file.
Date of hearing fixed on request from
Rancho Bakersfield appealing decision
of the Planning Commission granting
application of the Tower Motel for
permission to construct an advertising
sign on the northeast corner of Highway
99 and "H" Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, August
1st was the date fixed for hearing before the Council on request
from Rancho Bakersfield as submitted by Calvin H. Conron, Jr.
attorney, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission grant-
ing application of the Tower Motel for permission to construct
and maintain an advertising sign on the northeast corner of
D. Puder, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of William H.
Schallock for the constructioa
of Unit #3 of the p-Q Streets Main
Sewer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of
William H. Schallock to construct Unit #3 of the P-Q Streets Main
Sewer for a total sum of $116,036.00 was accepted, all other
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the
Bakersfield, California, July 11, 1955 - 2
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Highway 99 and "H" Street.
Reception of notice from the Public
Utilities Commission advising of
filing of application by the Cook's
Stages.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, notice from
the Public Utilities Commission advising of the filing of an
application by the Cook's Stages for revision of its operating
authority in certain particulars and for issuance of a new loose-
leaf form of certificate in lieu of all presently granted operating
rights, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Franco Western Oil Company relative
to passage of Harris Bill which would
remove the production of gas from
federal control. City Manager
instructed to study the matter and
make report to the Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin,
communication from the Franco Western Oil Company asking whether
the Council has seen fit to express any opinion on the passage
of the Harris Bill which would remove the production of gas from
Federal control, was received and ordered placed on file, and
the matter was referred to the City Manager for his study and
report back to the Council.
Approval of recommendation contained
in report from the City Attorney
relative to agreement with the H.H.F.A.
for development of the Sunset-Mayflower
area.
A report from the City Attorney recommending that a
survey should be taken to determine the economic feasibility of
rehabilitating the Sunset-Mayflower area before entering into any
agreement with the H.H.F.A. was read, and it was moved by
Sullivan, seconded by Croes, to follow the recommendation of the
City Attorney and develop the feasibility of the project through
the California Division of Housing. This motion carried unanimously.
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Reception of report from Director of
Planning on Urban Renewal.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, report
submitted by C. R. Cavanagh, Director of Planning, concerning
Urban Renewal, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to explore
the question of obtaining Federal Aid on
roads that lead to the farming areas.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was instructed to explore the question of obtaining Federal
Aid on roads that lead to the farming areas.
City Manager instructed to contact
transit company and ascertain facts
relative to the rerouting of busses in
the southwest area and report back
to the Council.
A petition signed by more than 200 residents of the
southwest area of the City requesting that new route of Noe 2.
bus established within the past two weeks be abandoned and said
bus re-routed to travel on its former route along Myrtle Street
to Sunset, was presented to the Council, and upon a motion by
Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the City Manager was instructed to
contact the transit company and ascertain the facts for the basis
of this change of route, and report back to the Council.
Petition submitted protesting the
re-routing of No. 2 bus in the southwest
area ordered forwarded to the Public
Utilities Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, petition
submitted to the Council protesting against the re-routing of No. 2
bus in the southwest portion of the
to the Public Utilities Commission.
Date of hearing
City, was ordered forwarded
fixed on application of
A. T. & R. K. Weatherby for change in
land use zoning of that certain property
located on Chester Avenue between 5th and
7th Streets.
In accordance with certificate of findings of fact from
the Planning Commission recommending approval of application of
A. T. & R. K. Weatherby for change from a C-1 (Limited Commercial)
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zone to a C-2 (Commercial) Zone of that certain property located
on Chester Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets, upon a motion by
Eveleth, seconded by Croes, August 1st was fixed as the date
for hearing on this matter before the Council.
Approval of Planning Commission report
recommending approval of application of
Foster and Kleiser for permission to
erect an outdoor advertising sign on
that property located on the southeast
corner of Chester Av~e and Sth Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Planning
Commission report recommending approval of application of Foster
and Kleiser for permission to erect an outdoor advertising sign
on that property located on the southeast corner of Chester
Avenue and 8th Street, was approved by the Council.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
an amendment to Ordinance No. 1043
New Series to provide for the appoint-
ment of a Purchasing Agent by the City
Council under the administrative
direction of the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Doolin,
Attorney was instructed to prepare
1043 New Series to provide for the
Agent by
seconded by Sullivan, the City
an amendment to Ordinance No.
appointment of a Purchasing
the City Council, under the administrative direction
of the City Manager.
Revised specifications as submitted
by the Civil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments for the
classification of Purchasing Agent
to be re-written to cover the
supervision of a Purchasing Office.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the
revised specifications for the classification of Purchasing Agent
as submitted by the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments were requested to be re-written to cover only the
supervision of a purchasing office.
City Auditor authorized to refund
taxes to Wesley P. Kliewer on
erroneous assessment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue check in amount of $17.50 to
Wesley P. Kliewer to cover refund of taxes paid on erroneous
assessment.
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Mayor and City Clerk authorized to
sign Agreement with the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company covering Pole
Contacts.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the Nayor
and City Clerk were authorized to sign agreement with the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company covering Pole Contacts at 4th Street
and alley east of Chester Avenue and California Avenue and "H"
Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 44-55
ascertaining and determining the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid
to certain crafts and types of
workmen employed on public work in
the City of Bakersfield, California
and amending Resolution No. 96.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
Resolution No. 44-55 ascertaining and determining the prevailing
rate of wages to be paid to certain crafts and types of workmen
employed on public work in the City of Bakeusfield, California,
and amending Resolution No. 96, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins,
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Schweitzer
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
w
as authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to cover
the respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to issue
check to Robert N. Eddy, architect,
for final amount due on contract'for
construction of City Halt,..-less
10% withhold.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue check to Robert N. Eddy, architect,
for final amount due on contract for construction of City Hall,
withholding 10% of the invoice submitted.
Approval of revised budget
for 1955-1956.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, revised
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budget for 1955-1956 incorporating changes as outlined by the
City Manager, was approved.
Authorization granted to advertise for
four motorcycles for the Police
Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin,
authorization was granted to advertise for four motor cycles in
the Police Department.
Adoption of Resolution honoring
Millie Gardett Munsey.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Deolin, Resolution
honoring Millie Gardett Munsey was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins,
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Schweitzer
Encroachment permit granted
Robert N. Eddy for First Western Bank
and Trust Company at 2020 K Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Encroachment
Permit was granted Robert N. Eddy for First Western Bank and
Trust Company to apply grantie face to exterior of building at
2020 K Street, not to exceed 4 inches.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City[~T Bakersfield,
ATTEST'
CITY CL nd x c k of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1955
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Councul of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 18, 1955.
Present:
Absent:
Puder,
the
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Collins
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Doctor Glenn D.
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
At this time Mr. Sam Siegel, Commander of Jewish War
Veterans Kern County Post No. 602, presented the Council with
an American Flag and the California State Flag. The flags were
consecrated by Rabbi Jack Levy. Mayor Carnakis accepted the
flags on behalf of the City.
Action on bids for construction of
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery
deferred for one week.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, action on the bids was deferred
for one week.
Request from George D. Freige to
open an amusement park referred to
the Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, a
request from George D. Freige of Venice, California for
permission to open an amusement park at the'County Fair Grounds
was referred to the Board of Supervisors.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for car for City Manager's use.
It was moved by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, that
authorization be granted to advertise for bids for a car to be
used by the City Manager. Substitute motion made by Sullivan,
seconded by Eveleth, that the City Manager be instructed to have
certain repairs made to his present car by Thrasher Motors
Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1955 - 2
Company for the sum of $65.00,
vote:
Ayes: Eveleth,
Noes: Carnakis,
Absent:
failed to carry by the following
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Sullivan
Croes, Doolin Schweitzer
Collins
Original motion carried by the following voteL
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Sullivan
Collins
City Manager directed to attend 41st
Annual Conference of International
City Managers' Association.
A communication from the International City Managers'
Association inviting the municipality to be represented at the
41st Annual Conference of the International City Manager's
Association to be held at the Mount Washington Hotel in New Hamp-
shire on October 5 to 8, 1955, was read, and upon a motion by
Doolin, seconded by Croes, the City Manager was directed to attend
the conference.
Reception of City Manager's report
on the Harris Bill.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, report from
City Manager recommending that the Council endorse the Harris
Bill, which would remove the production of gas at the well from
Federal control, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to send telegram to
Emory C. Branch, president of the
Reno Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor
was authorized to send a telegram to Emory C. Branch, president
of the Reno Chamber of Commerce and accept challenge to fill
the grandstand at Sam Lynn Ball Park for four game series between
the Reno Silver Sox and the Bakersfield Indians, starting July 21st.
Bakersfield, California, July 18,1955 - 3
City Manager instructed to request
the Bakersfield Transit Company to
re-establish former route of Noe 2.
bus in the southwest area.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager was instructed to make a strong request to the Bakersfield
Transit Company urging the re-establishment of the former route
followed by the No. 2 bus, and call Mr. Mickleberry's attention
to the fact that under the terms of the franchise agreement with
the City, no changes are to be made in bus routes without first
securing the consent of the City Council.
Council Cooperation Committee to
arrange meeting with Cooperation
Committee of the Board of Supervisors
to discuss the subject of the dog
pound operation.
The City Manager reported to the Council that he had
received a request from the County Counsel to renew lease with
the City for the purpose of maintaining and operating a pound
for dogs and other animals. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
by Schweitzer, the Cooperation Committee of the Council was
directed to arrange a meeting with the Cooperation Committee of
the Board of Supervisors to discuss the subject of the dog pound
operation.
Adoption of Resolution No. 45-55
authorizing the Mayor to sign a request
for the allocation of funds from the
Crossing Protection Fund.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 45-55 authorizing the Mayor to sign a request for allocation
of funds from the Crossing Protection Fund to provide for the
installation and maintenance of flashing light grade crossing
signals at 24th Street and the Southern Pacific Company tracks,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
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Adoption of Resolution No. 46-55
making appropriations for the goverr~nent
of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1955, and ending
June 30, 1956, adopting a budget for
said fiscal year, and providing for
necessary adjustments and transfers of
appropriations within said budget.
It was moved by Sullivan, that action on Resolution
making appropriations for the government of the City of
Bakersfield for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1955, and
ending June 30, 1956,
for lack of a second.
Doolin, Resolution No.
be deferred for one week. Motion failed
Upon a motion by Crees, secouded by
46-55 making appropriations for the
government of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1955, and ending June 30, 1956, adopting a
budget for said fiscal year, and providing for necessary
appropriations within said budget,
vote:
adjustments and transfers of
was adopted by the following
Ayes: Carnakis, Crees, Doolin,
Noes: Sullivan
Absent: Collins
Eveleth, Schweitzer
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1058 New
Series amending Section 2 of Ordinance
No. 1043 New Series of the City of
Bakersfiel$ prescribing the method
of appointment of Purchasing Agent.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin,
No. 1058 New Series amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1043
New Series of the City of Bakersfield, California, prescribing
the method Of appointment of Purchasing Agent, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Crees, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Mayor authorized to sign agreement
with Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce for certain services.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin,
Ordinance
~reement
Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1955 - 5
with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for certain
services to be performed for the City was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 47-55
appointing attorneys for the purpose
of preparing and typing resolutions,
etc. for any work authorized by
"Improvement Act of 1911", being Division
7 of the Streets and Highways Code of the
State of California, and/or the "Special
Assessment Investigation, Limitation and
Majority Protest Act of 1931", being Division
4 of said Code, in connection with Public
Improvement District No. 714.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
No. 47-55 appointing attorneys for purpose of preparing and typing
resolutions, notices and other papers and proceedings for any
work authorized by "Improvement Act of 1911", being Division 7 of
the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and/or
the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority
Protest Act of 1913 , being Division 4 of said Code, in connection
with Public Improvement District No. 714, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 48-55
appointing attorneys for purpose
of preparing and typing resolutions, etc.
for any work authorized by "Improvement
Act of 1911", being Division 7 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State
of California, and/or the "Special Assessment
Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest
Act of 1931", being Division 4 of said Code,
in connection with Public Improvement
District No. 715.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 48-55 appointing attorneys for purpose of preparing and typing
resolutions, notices and other papers and proceedings for any work
authorized by "Improvement Act of 1911", being Division 7 of the
Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and/or
the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority
Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1955 - 6
Protest Act of 1931", being Division 4 of said Code, in connection
with Public Improvement District No. 715, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-55
fixing time, date and place of hearing
as to the public convenience and necessity
of improvements contemplated in the proposed
Public Improvement District No. 714, and
ordering Notice thereof.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 49-55 fixing date of August 1, 1955 as the date for hearing
before the Council as to the public convenience and necessity of
improvements contemplated in the proposed public Improvement
District No. 714, and ordering notice thereof, was adopted as
read, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to cover
the respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to refund
overpayment of sales tax to Smetzer
Plumbing Company.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Auditor was authorized to refund $15.21 to Smetzer Plumbing
Company for overpayment of sales tax for quarter ending April
30, 1955.
Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1955 - 7
Authorization granted to
enter into Agreement with the State
Personnel Board for preparation of
examinations for certain job classi-
fications.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with the State
Personnel Board for the preparation, construction and rating
of examinations for certain job classifications. The City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution, upon return
from his vacation, authorizing the Civil Service Commission
for Miscellaneous Departments to enter into an agreement with
the State Personnel Board, said agreement to replace the one
signed by the Mayor.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement
with the County of Kern for the
resurfacing of certain streets in the
Third Supervisorial District.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer~ seconded by Eveleth~
agreement whereby the City will provide the County of Kern with
225 tons of SC-3 and SC-4 Road Oil for the resurfacing of
certain streets in the Third Supervisorial District where the
City is constructing Unit #3 of the P-Q Streets Main Sewer was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf
of the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
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ATTEST:
C~T~'~ ~x-~c o Clerk of ,the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 25,' 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Collins
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids to furnish four
solo Motorcycles.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish four solo
motorcycles, 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 Chief of Police
for study and recommendation.
Approval of salary increases
effective August 1, 1955.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
following salary increases were approved, effective August 1,
1955:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP TO STEP
Lillian Hall Jr. Typist Clerk 3 4
Alfred R. Engel Building Inspector 3 4
Alton Henry Hoseman 4 5
J. C. Herald, Jr. Hoseman 3 4
Salvador D. Mendez Hoseman 3 4
Danny A. Bowler Hoseman 3 4
R. G. McPherson Motor Patrolman 4 5
C. B. Rountree Secretary-Steno. 4 5
Wm. Tubbs Motor Patrolman 3 4
Charles E. Watts Motor Patrolman 4 5
K. A. Bowen Patrdman 4 5
Wm. Baca Equip. Operator Grade
II 4 5
Art Horsley Mechanic 4 5
Roy Ray Mechanic 5 6
H. H. Bennett Hoseman 3 4
Reception of communication from Public
Utility Commission relative to rerouting
of Bus No. 2 in southwest area.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, communi-
cation from Public Utility Commission acknowledging receipt of
petition requesting the rerouting of Bus No. 2 in the southwest
area, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1955 - 2
Reception of communications from
Ba~kersfield Transit Company and
Mrs. L. Frank Johndrow relative to
restoration of bus service on
Myrtle Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
communications from Bakersfield Transit Company and Mrs. L. Frank
Johndrow relative to the restoration of bus service on Myrtle
Street and Sunset Avenue, were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Mrs. Marian Hendrickson thanking
the Council for the removal of the
bus service on Myrtle Street at San
Emidio.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication
from Mrs. Marian Hendrickson thanking the Council for the removal
of bus service on Myrtle Street at San Emidio, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Mrs. Nellie Vary protesting the
restoration of route of Bus No. 2
on Myrtle Street at San Emidio.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
communication from Mrs. Nellie Vary protesting the restoration
of route of Bus No. 2 on Myrtle Street at San Emidio, was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to notify
State Division of Highways of Council's
request for consideration of overpass
at Truxtun Avenue across Union.
A report submitted by the Director of Public Works
relative to the widening of the Union Avenue Underpass and the
State's proposed plan to provide a median divider strip across
Truxtun ~enue making that street terminate, from east and west,
in Union Avenue, was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Schweitzer, the City Manager was instructed to notify the
State Division of Highways of the Council's dissatisfaction
with the plan, and advise them that in the Council's opinion,
a solution of the problem would involve the construction of an
overpass at TruEtun Avenue across Union.
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1955 - 3
989
Reception of City Auditor's Report
for June, 1955.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City
Auditor's report for the month of June, 1955, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of Councilman Croes' report
relative to the disposition of the
money derived from the sale of the
Beale Memorial Library property.
At this time, Councilman Croes, chairman of a commlittee
appointing for the purpose of proposing a suitable location
for the construction of a library building from money derived
from the sale of the Beale Memorial Library, submitted a report
taking exception to opinion expressed by Senator Dorsey that
a more central location than Wayside Park should be utilized.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the report was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to represent
the City and answer petition filed with
the Court by Senator Dorsey.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Attorney was instructed to represent the City and answer
petition filed with the Court by Senator Dorsey relative to
the disposition of the money derived from the sale of the
Beale Memorial Library property.
Acceptance of bid of Frank Johnson
for construction of Cunningham Memorial
Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, bid
of Frank Johnson for the construction of Cunningham Memorial
Art Gallery for a total amount of $33,800.00, being base bid
"B", was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign the contract.
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1955 - 4
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Street Right of Way Deed from College
Development Company for south half of
University Avenue between Haley and Mr.
Vernon.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Resolution
of Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from GOllege
Development Company for the south half of University Avenue
between Haley and St. Vernon, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Deolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Street Right of Way Deed from Kern
County Union High School District for
the north half of University Avenue
between Haley and Mr. Vernon.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
Resolution of Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from
the Kern County Union High School District for the north half
of University Avenue between Haley and St. Verno$, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 50-55
authorizing the Mayor to sign an
agreement with the State Division
of Highways for installation of
Traffic Signals on Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Deolin, Resolution
No. 50-55 authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the
State Division of Highways for the installation of traffic
signals and intersection illumination at the intersections of
Chester Lane, 18th and
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
19th Streets, was adopted as read by
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1955 - 5
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for replacement of Civil Defense
Auxiliary Ford Pumper.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for the replace-
ment of Civil Befense Auxiliary Ford Pumper.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for fire hydrants.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, claims
as audited by the Finance Comanittee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
Encroachment Permit granted
C. E. Rawlings for laying brick
veneer at 1009 Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer,
Permit was granted C. E. Rawlings for laying
window area in lieu of present Carrara glass
Avenue.
Encroac~uent
brick veneer below
at 1009 Chester
Encroachment Permit granted
Weatherby's Furniture Company
to extend footing pads beneath
sidewalk elevation at 7th and Chester.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Encroac~aent
Permit was granted Weatherby's Furniture Company to extend
footing pads beneath sidewalk elecation to a distance not to
exceed 3~ feet beyond property line at the southeast corner of
7th and Chester.
City Auditor authorized to abolish
Fund 35 (Post War Planning Fund).
Upon A motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the City
Auditor was authorized to abolish Fund 35 (post War Planning
Fund) and transfer the cash balance in the amount of $5,355.98
to Fund 11 (General Fund.)
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1955 - 6
City Auditor authorized to refund
$23.47 to Kritsch Electric Company
for overpayment of Sales Tax.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to refund $23.47 to Kritsch Electric
Company for overpayment of Sales Tax.
Adoption of Resolution No. 51-55
authorizing the Mayor to sign request
for allocation of funds from the Crossing
Protection Fund, with the Public Utilities
Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 51-55 authorizing the Mayor to sign request with the Public
Utilities Commission for allocation of funds from the Crossing
Protection Fund for the construction and maintenance of
flashing light grade crossing Signals at 24th Street and the
Southern Pacific Company tracs, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Approval of revised specifications
for the classification of Purchasing
Agent.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, revised
specifications for the classification of Purchasing Agent, as
submitted by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments,
were approved.
Service
to hold an examination for a Purchasing Agent
of Bakersfield.
Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments requested to hold examination
for Purchasing Agent.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Sullivan, the Civil
Board for Miscellaneous Departments was requested
for the City
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1955 - 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-55
establishing an offical body to
be known as the "Bakersfield Urban
Renewal Committee."
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, Resolutien
No. 52-55 establishing the offical body to be known as the
"Bakersfield Urban Renewal Committee" was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance
No. 1059 New Series amending Section
6 of Ordinance No. 879 New Series
and repealing Ordinance No. 892 New Series.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Sehweitzer, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1059 New Series amending Section 6 of Ordinance
No. 879 New Series and repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 892
New Series providing for the employment and payment of personnel
working additional hours, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Authorization granted to advertise for
car for use of City Manager deleting factory
installed air conditioning unit from the
specifications.
It was moved by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, that the
City Manager advertise for bids for a car for his use, specifi-
cations to include a factory installed air conditioning unit.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Schweitzer
Noes: Croes, ~olin, Eveleth,
Absent: Collins
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
Council adjourned.
Sullivan
seconded by Eveleth, the
ATTEST: MAYOR
C a x lerk of the
of the City akersfield,Calif.
Council of the City of Bakersfield,California
294
Bakersfield~ California, August 1, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the
M. August 1,
City Hall at eight o'clock P.
Present:
Absent:
the Council of the
Council Chamber of the
1955.
Schweitzer,
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth,
Collins
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 25,
approved as presented.
Krug
Sullivan
1955 were
Acceptance of bid of Joe Krug
to furnish four solo motorcycles.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Joe
to furnish four solo motorcycles for a total amount of
$5,706.20 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected. Councilmen
Doolin and Schweitzer voted in the negative on this motion.
Hearing continued for one week on
improvement of alley in Tract No. 1532,
located between Encino and "F" Streets
and between 24th and 26th Streets,
within proposed Public Improvement
District No. 714.
The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place
for the public hearing as to whether public convenience and necessity
require the proposed improvement work and construction in an alley
in Tract No. 1532 located between Encino and "F" Streets and
between 24th and 26th Streets within the proposed Public Improvement
District No. 714 in the City of Bakersfield, and that no written
protests had been received.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for said hearing and asked if anyone present desired to be heard
in said matter.
All persons having been heard and an opportunity having
been given to all persons desiring to be heard, upon a motion by
Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the hearing was continued for
one week, and the Director of Public Works was instructed to
furnish the Council with a report on the proposed improvement.
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1955
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
granting application of A. T. & R. K.
Weatherby for change in zoning of
that certain property located on
Chester Avenue between 5th and 7th
Streets.
This being the time set for hearing on application
of A. T. & R. K. Weatherby to change the zoning boundaries from
a C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone to a C-2 (Commercial) Zone of
that certain property located on Chester Avenue between 5th and
7th Streets, and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
granting the application.
Hearing continued for one week on
appeal of Rancho Bakersfield to decision
of the Planning Commission granting
variance to Tower Motel to construct,
operate and maintain an advertising sign
on that property located on the northeast
corner of U. S. 99 and H" Street.
This being the time set for hearing on the appeal of
the Rancho Bakersfield to decision of the Planning Commission
granting variance to the Tower ~otel to construct, operate and
maintain an advertising sign on that property located on the
northeast corner of U.S. 99 and H" Street, all persons present
were given an opportunity to be heard. In accordance with
request of ~r. Calvin Contort, attorney for Rancho Bakersfield,
upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the hearing
was continued for one week. Councilmen Croes and Sullivan
voted in the negative on this matter.
Reception of communication from office
of Governor Knight relative to the
closing of the local Immigration and
Naturalization office.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer,
communication from office of Governor Knight relative to the
closing of the local Immigration and Naturalization office, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1955 - 3
Reception of letter from Public
Utilities Commission relative to
the routing of Bakersfield Transit
Company's Line No. 2.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
letter from Public Utilities Commission thanking the City Manager
for advising them of the position of the Bakersfield City Council
in the matter of the routing of the Bakersfield Transit Company's
Line No. 2, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications from Mrs.
Nellie Vary and Mrs. Marian Hendrickson
objecting to the rerouting of Bus Line
No. 2.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
communications from Mrs. Nellie Vary and Mrs. Marian Hendrickson
objecting to the restoration of route of Bus Line No. 2 in the
southwest area, were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of request from H. W. Rubin
for hearing before the Board of
Equalization regarding the 1955-56
tax assessments on real property.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, request
from H. W. Rubin for hearing before the Board of Equalization
regarding the 1955-56 tax assessments on real property, was received
and ordered placed on file, and the City Clerk was instructed to
notify Mr. Rubin that the Council will hear his complaint on
Wednesday, August 3, 1955, at ten o'clock A.M.
Reception of request from Mrs. Jewel
LeRoux dba Valley Glass Company for
appointment with the Board of Equalization
to protest estimated assessed valuation
of inventory in her store.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, request
from Mrs. Jewel LeRoux dba Valley Glass Company for appointment
with the Board of Equalization for the purpose of protesting
the estimated assessed valuation of inventory carried in her
Bakersfield store, was received and ordered placed on file, and
the City Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. LeRoux that the
Council will hear her complaint on Wednesday, August 3, 1955,
at ten o'clock A.M.
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1955 - 4
Reception of communication from
Wiley C. Dorris, Attorney.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication
from Wiley C. I~rris commenting on parking tickets issued to
citizens of Bakersfield was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of progress report from
Chief Building Inspector on removal
of encroachment at Tower Motel.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, progress
report on the removal of encroachment at Tower Motel, as submitted
by the Chief Building Inspector, was received and ordered placed
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for 18,500 GVW Truck.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for an 18,500
GV~ Truck.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims
as .audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
Permission granted Kern County Parks
and Recreation Department to connect
to 16" storm drain line near California
Avenue Park.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, permission
was granted Kern County Parks and Recreation Department to connect
the drainage from California Avenue Park wading pool to City's
16" storm drain line, subject to any regulations imposed by
the Director of Public Works.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for three automobiles for
Recreation, Assessor and Planning
Departments.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids to purchase three
automobiles for the use of the Recreation, Assessor and Planning
on file.
998
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1955 - 5
departments, and the City Auditor was authorized to transfer
$6,000.00 from Account No. 11-010-60, City Council Unapplied
Appropriations to Account No. 25-590-72, Public Works, Capital
Outlay, General, to provide funds for this purchase.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
lease with the Western Gulf Oil
Company covering portion of the
Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by [~olin,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a lease with the
Western Gulf O~1 Company covering the SW~ of Section 3, Township
30 South, Range 28 East, being a portion of the Municipal Farm.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
MAYOR Of the C'~ of Bakersfield,Cal~-~Y.
CIVET ~.~E~an~x-O fi~~cl~ Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
999
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1955
Hall at eight o'clock P.M.
Present: Carnakis, Croes,
Absent: Collins
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City'
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber in the City
August 8, 1955.
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of regular meeting of August 1, 1955 were approved
as presented.
Opening bids for 16,000
G.V.W. Cab Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 16,000
G.V.W. Cab Chassis, 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.
Opening bids for 4 door sedan
for use of City Manager.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish four
door sedan for use of the City Manager, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion ~y Schweitzer,
seconded by Doolin, the Mayor was authorized to appoint Councilmen
Sullivan, Schweitzer and Carnakis to serve as a committee to
study these bids and make recommendation to the Council at next
week's meeting.
Adoption of Resolution No. 53-55
finding and determining that Public
Convenience and Necessity require
certain improvement work and construction
in an alley in Tract No. 1532.
This being the time set for continuation of hearing as
to whether public convenience and necessity require the proposed
improvement work and construction in an alley in Tract No. 1532
located between Encina and "F" Streets and between 24th and 26th
Streets, within the proposed Public Improvement District No. 714,
report from the Director of Public Works relative to this matter
was read. All persons present were given an opportunity to be
heard and petition presented to the City Clerk signed by the
owners of six of the parcels of property affected objecting to the
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Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1955 - 2
improvement of the alley at the property owners expense was
read. Due consideration having been given to all aspects of
the matter, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 53-55 finding and determining that public convenience and
necessity require certain improvement work and construction
in an alley in Tract No. 1532, located between Encina and "F"
Streets and between 24th and 26th Streets, within the proposed
714, was adopted as read by
Public Improvement District No.
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-55
adopting plans and specifications
in the matter of the improvement of an
alley in Tract No. 1532, within the
proposed Public Improvement District
No. 714.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 54-55 adopting plans and specifications in the matter of
the improvement of an alley in Tract No. 1532 located between
Encina and "F" Streets and between 24th and 26th Streets within
the proposed Public Improvement District No. 714, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 714 of the Council declaring its
intention to order the improvement of
an alley in Tract No. 1532, within
Public Improvement District No. 714,
and fixing a time and place for hearing
objections to said work.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
of Intention No. 714 ordering the improvement of an alley in
Tract No. 1532 located between Encina and F Streets and between
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1955 - 3
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24th and 26th Streets within Public Improvement District No. 714,
declaring the work to be of more than local or ordinary public
benefit and describing the district to be benefited by said
work and contributing 50% toward the cost of the property being
used for residential purposes at this time, and fixing August 22,
1955 in the Council Chamber as the time and place for hearing
objections to said work before the Council, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Do01in, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Approval of decision of Planning
Commission granting application of the
Tower Motel for a variance to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance
of an advertising sign on the northeast
corner of U. S. Highway 99 and "H" Street.
This being the time set for continuation of hearing on
appeal of the Rancho Bakersfield to decision of the Planning
Commission granting application of the Tower Motel for a variance
of the zoning ordinance to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of an advertising sign, to comply with all requirements.
of the building department, on that property located on the northeast
corner of U. S. Highway 99 and "H" Street, all persons present
were given an opportunity to be heard. D~e consideration having
been given to all aspects of the matter, upon a motion by Doolin,
seconded by Sullivan, the Planning Commission's recommendation was
approved and the variance was granted. Councilman Carnakis voted
in the negative on this motion.
City Manager instructed to designate
official to attend hearings ordered
by the Public Utilities Commission
on uniform service rules for the
California Water Service Company.
A communication from the California Water Service Company
advising that at the request of the Public Utilities Commission
hearings will be held on August 31 and September 7, 1955, for the
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1955 - 4
purpose of considering the feasibility of adopting uniform
service rules and minimum service standards for all public
utility water systems under its jurisdiction was read, and upon
a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, was received and ordered
placed on file, and the City Manager, or some official designated
by him, was authorized to attend the hearings.
Reception of communication from
Frank R. Blick.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
communication from Frank R. Blick, president of the Blickshire
Hotels and Motor Courts, Inc., appointing representatives to appear
was received and ordered placed on
before the Council in his behalf,
file.
Reception of resolution from the
Kern County Board of Supervisors
exempting City of Bakersfield from
County Tax Rate for Structural Fire
Protection.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
of the Kern County Board of Supervisors exempting the City of
Bakersfield from County Tax Rate for structural fire protection,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Denial of permission to Ohio Oil
Company to make seismographic
investigation in portion of
Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Eveleth,
was denied to the Ohio Oil Company
investigation in
Municipal Farm.
Section 9 30/28,
seconded by Doolin, permission
to make seismographic
a portion of the City's
Nine days time allocated City Manager
to attend International City Manager's
Association Conference in New Hampshire.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
covering plane fare.
A communication from the City Attorney requesting
clarification of Council's intent relative to the City Manager's
vacation and attendance at the International City Manager's
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1955 5
303
Association Conference was read, and upon a motion by Eveleth,
seconded by Doolin, nine days time was allocated to the City Manager
to attend the Conference in New Hampshire to be held October 5th
to 8th, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue check covering
the plane fare.
Reception of communication from City
Attorney requesting clarification of
Council's intent relative to the
City Manager's vacation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the City Attorney requesting clarification of the Council's
intent relative to the City Manager's vacation, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications relative
to route of Bus No. 2 in southwest area.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
communications from Mrs. C~.rl M. Anheier and Mrs. E. H. Hendrickson
protesting against the restoration of the route of the Bakersfield
Transit Company's Bus No. 2 Line in the southwest area, were
received and ordered placed on file.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for
Upon a motion by Croes,
was granted to advertise for bids
City Attorney
18,500 G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
seconded by Eveleth, authorization
for 18,500 G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
instructed to notify
San Joaquin Tractor Company of
cancellation of agreement to purchase
Elgin Sweeper, due to failure to deliver
according to terms of the bid proposal.
City Manager authorized to purchase
sweeper on the open market.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Attorney was instructed to notify the San Joaquin Tractor Company
that the City wishes to cancel agreement to purchase Elgin Sweeper,
due to their failure to deliver according to the terms of the bid
proposal. After this notification has been made, the City Manager
is authorized to purchase a sweeper on the open market on the basis
of bids formerly received.
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Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1955 - 6
Approval of recommendation of the
Planning Commission that the City
acquire the easterly 1/2 of Block
164 for public off-street parking
purposes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
recommendation of the Planning Coramission that the City acquire
the easterly one-half of Block 164 for public off-street parking
purposes, was approved.
City Manager authorized to employ
an appraiser to appraise the easterly
one-half of Block 164, as a basis for
negotiation with the owners.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
City Manager was authorized to employ an appraiser to appraise
the easterly one-half of Block 164, as a basis for negotiation
with the owners.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1060 New
Series amending Section 3.01 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series
by changing the zoning of that certain
property located on Chester Avenue between
5th and 7th Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance
No. 1060 New Series amending Section 3.01 of Zoning Ordinance No.
1010 New Series granting application of A. T. and R. K. Weatherby
by changing the zoning of that certain property located on Chester
Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for 2500 gallons of Traffic
Lacquer.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for 2500 gallons
of Traffic Lacquer.
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3O5
Action on adoption of ordinance
fixing compensation for school crossing
guards deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, action
on adoption of ordinance fixing compensation for school crossing
guards was deferred for one week.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1061 New Series amending Section 6
of Ordinance No. 879 New Series and
repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 1059
New Series.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1061 New Series amending Section 6 of Ordinance
No. 879 New Series and repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 1059
New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
City Manager authorized to appoint
an appraiser for the acquisition of
property for improvement of Weill Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was authorized to employ an appraiser for the acquisition of property
necessary for the improvement of Weill Park.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Appropriations Resolution
No. 46-55, adding City's contribution
for Improvement of "F" Street, under
Public Improvement District No. 709.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Appropriations
Resolution No. 46-55 adding $32,749.44 to the Highway User's Tax Fund
Bakersfield, California, August 8, 1955 - 8
Budget,
of "F"
Upon
adjourned.
to cover City's contribution for the improvement
Street, under Public Improvement District No. 709.
Adjournment.
a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
the Council
MAYOR of the Cit~of Bakersfield, Call
ATTEST:
CITY ~ and -' ~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 15, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for Fire Hydrants.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Fire
Hydrants, 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 and Chief of the Fire
Department for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish 16,000 G.V.W. Cab
Chassis.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish 16,000 G.V.W. Model
F600 Ford Cab Chassis, for a total sum of $2301.68 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Council to follow recommendation
contained in ~ty Attorney's letter
and re-advertise for car for the City
Manager with and without air
conditioning.
This being the time set to consider the bids submitted
for car for City Manager, a communication from Council Frank
Sullivan, member of the Council Committee appointed to study
the bids, was read, in which he reconunended that the bid be
awarded to the loaw bidder, R. F. Hackett. A communication from
Mayor Carnakis, who was also onthe Council Committee appointed
to study the bids, was read, in which he reconnnended that
the City purchase the 1955 Oldsmobile "98" from Hawk Motor
Company. The City Attorney submitted a recormmendation on the
purchase which was read to the Council.
Motion then made by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1955 - 2
the
and all other bids rejected, failed to carry by
Ayes: Croes, Sullivan
Noes: Carnakis, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Motion was then made by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
that the Council follow the provedure recommended in the City
Attorney's letter, which reads as follows: "It is respectfully
recommended that all the bids be rejected and new bids invited
with the alternative specifications for a car with air condition-
ing unit, and without said unit, if a car with an air conditioning
unit is to be considered."
This motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Noes: Croes, Sullivan
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Petition signed by 27 residents of
Greater Bakersfield area residing
outside city limits requesting the
City to institute proceedings to
annex the territory as described
in the petition, referred to the
Planning Commission and the Kern
County Boundaries Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, petition
signed by 27 residents of Greater Bakersfield area residing
outside the city limits requesting the City to institute
proceedings to annex that territory as described in the petition
to the City of Bakersfield, was received and ordered referred
to the Planning Commission and the Kern County Boundary
Commission for study.
Reception of recommendations from
Council Committee members and the
City Attorney relative to purchase
of car for the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes,
recommendations submitted by Councilmen Carnakis and Sullivan and
low bid of R. H. Hackett in amount of $2,172.00, be accepted
the following vote:
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the City Attorney, relative to the purchase of a car for the
City Manager, were received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 55-55
confirming the Assessment for the
Improvement of F Street between 19th
Street and 24th Street in Public
Improvement District 709, as per
Resolution of Intention No. 709 and
confirming contribution of said City to
the cost thereof.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
Resolution No. 55-55 confirming the Assessment for the Improvement
of F Street between 19th Street and 24th Street in Public Improve-
ment District 709, as per Resolution of Intention No. 709, and
confirming contribution of said City to the cost thereof, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Communication from Melvin G. Davis
requesting installation of traffic
signals at 4th and Chester Avenue
referred to the Director of Public
Works for handling.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Melvin G. Davis requesting installation of traffic signals
at 4th and Chester Avenue, was referred to the Director of Public
Works for handling.
Approval of salary increases
effective September 1, 1955.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
following salary increases were approved, effective September 1,
1955:
NAME OCCUPATION FROM STEP TO STEP
J. A. Olsson Chief Building Inspector 3 4
G. L. Canaday Master Mechanic 5 6
P.O. Adams Captain 5 6
J. O. Pathe Captain 5 ~5
C. G. Clemens Captain 5 6
R. O. Hacker Captain 5 6
W. C. Stanley Captain 5 6
P. H. Barnhart Captain 5 6
H. E. Courtney Captain 5 6
Bakersfield, California, August 15,
1955 - 4
NAME
OCCUPATION
FROM
M. E. Myers
J. T. Dougherty
J. ~ McAteer
M. L. Anderson
O. W. Matlock
J. S. McDaniels
C. E. Reynolds
L. Washington
Frances H. Rynes
R. R. Blair
C. B. Fry
A. R. Pellettieri
Nell M. Condley
D. P. Manuel
F. H. Cronkhite
C. V. Schertz
James Diaz
L. W. Doan
H. V. Gunning
J. Bol~nder
J. R. Morris
Lloyd Houck
Captain
Captain
Engineer
Hoseman
Hoseman
Hoseman
Hoseman
Hoseman
Secy. to City Manager
Patrolman
Patrolman
Patrolman
Tel. Operator & Rec.
Motor Patrolman
Sergeant
Motor Patrolman
Equip. Operator Grade II
Poundman
S.S. Laborer
Tree Maint. Leadingman
Mechanic Working Foreman
S.S. Laborer
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5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
3
5
4
5
3
5
5
4
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Reception of letter of commendation
from Henry Martinez, president
of the Community Service Organization.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
communication from Henry Martinez, President of the Community
Service Organization, commending the Council for protesting
against the closing of the local Immigration and Naturalization
Office, was received and ordered placed on file.
Permission granted The Ohio Oil
Company to conduct seismic survey
on and adjacent to Municipal Farm
upon receipt of letter guaranteeing
unconditional payment for any
damages incurred.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, permission
was granted The Ohio Oil Company to conduct seismic survey on and
adjacent to the Municipal Farm providing they furnish the City
with a letter guaranteeing unconditional payment in the event
any damage is suffered, with the Director of Public Works to be
the sole judge of the damage, and the City Attorney was instructed
STEP TO STEP
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6
6
5
5
5
5
4:
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4:
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to prepare the necessary agreement.
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1955 - 5
Approval of recommendation of the
City Assessor relative to assessed
vallue of inventory for merchandise
owned by Mrs. Jewel LeRoux, dba
Valley Glass Company.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
recommendation of the City Assessor that the Board of Equalization
affirm the assessed value of $14,140.00 as set by him for
merchandise owned by Mrs. Jewel LeRoux, dba Valley Glass Company,
on the first Monday in March, 1955, was approved.
Director of Public Works authorized
to hire outside assistance to permit
completion of public works program.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Director of Public Works was authorized to hire outside assistance
on such basis and terms as will best serve the Clty's interest,
in order to complete the public works program provided in the
budget.
Petition from King Lumber Company
requesting the institution of the
necessary proceedings to close alley
in Block 619, Bakersfield, referred
to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, petition
from the King Lumber Company requesting the institution of the
necessary proceedings to close a certain alley in Block 619,
Bakersfield, was referred to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
application for reimbursement from
the Crossing Protection Fund for
construction of grade crossing protection
at 24th Street and Southern Pacific
Company's track.
A communication from the Public Utilities Commission
advising that an allocation had been made from the Crossing
Protection Fund to the City of Bakersfield of an amount equal
to one-half of the City's share of the cost for the construction
of grade crossing protection at the intersection of 24th Street
and track of the Southern Pacific Company was read, and upon
a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1955 - 6
instructed to prepare application for reimbursement to the City
from the Crossing Protection Fund.
Reception of Notice of Public
Hearing on Stabilization and
Marketing Plan affecting the
minimum prices to be paid for
Fluid Milk.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
Notice from the Department of Agriculture of Public Hearing on
Stabilization and Marketing Plan affecting the minimum prices
to be paid by distributors to producers for fluid milk, to be
held on August 24, 1955, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk directed to send a
letter to the Southern Pacific Company
thanking them for the removal of the
cattle car cleaning operation from
area adjacent to the Sunset Mayflower
Tract.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
City Clerk was instructed to direct a letter of thanks to the
Southern Pacific Company for the removal of their cattle car
cleaning operation from the area adjacent to the Sunset-Mayflower
Tract.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for July, 1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Auditor's Financial Report for July, 1955, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 56-55
determining that owners of over sixty
per cent of area subject to assessment
within proposed Public Improvement
District No. 715 have duly petitioned
for the proposed improvement work therein.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
No. 56-55 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, determining
that owners of over sixty per cent of area subject to assessment
within proposed Public Improvement District No. 715 have duly
petitioned for the proposed improvement work therein and that
said petition waives the necessity of investigation proceedings
under the provisions of The Special Assessment Investigation,
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1955 - 7
Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-55
adopting plans and specifications for
proposed Public Improvement District
No. 715.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
No. 57-55 adopting plans and specifications for proposed Public
Improvement District No. 715, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Attorney instructed to prepare Proposed
Resolution of Intention No. 715 for
consideration by Council at meeting of
August 22, 1955.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Mr.
Gordon Wild, attorney, was instructed to prepare proposed Resolution
of Intention No. 715 for consideration by the Council at meeting
of August 22, 1955.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 113
granting variance to Tower Motel to
permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of an advertising sign on
property located on the northeast corner
of U. S. Highway 99 and "H" Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Zoning
Resolution No. 113 granting variance to the Tower Motel to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance of an advertising sign
on property located on the northeast corner of U. S. Highway 99
and H" Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: Carnakis
Absent: Collins, Doolin
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Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1955 - 8
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for concrete work (curb,
gutter and sidewalk repairs) to be
done during 1955-56.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for concrete work
(curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs) to be done during 1955-56.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids to purchase one new gas
pumping engine for use in Sewage
Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, authorization
advertise for bids to purchase one new gas pumping
in Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids to purchase Wheel Tractor.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer,
was granted to
engine for use
authorization was granted to advertise for bids to purchase Wheel
Tractor for use by the Park Maintenance Division.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for two Skip Loaders.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for one Skip Loader for the
Street Cleaning Division and one Skip Loader for the Street Maintenance
Department.
Director of Public Works authorized
to take necessary action to remove
encroachment extended across sidewalk
and roadway of 13th Street by the
Sierra Pipe and Supply Company.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the Director
of Public Works, with aid from the City Attorney if needed, was
authorized to take any action necessary for the removal of encroach-
ment by the Sierra Pipe and Supply Company, which has extended its
storage yard across the sidewalk and 3 feet into the roadway of
13th Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to the Building Code requiring
a permit for the construction of a fence.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
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Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Building
Code requiring a permit for the construction of a fence.
Permit granted Warren's Used Cars
to engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, permit was
granted Warren's Used Cars to engage in the business of Automobile
Dealer at 1421 East Truxtun Avenue.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
balances to Fund 25.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
City Auditor was authorized to transfer balance of $91.50 in
Fund 83 to Fund 25, and balance of $128.15 in Fund 84 to Fund 25.
Adoption of R=solution No. 58-55
amending and re-adopting Resolution
of Intention No. 714.
The City Clerk presented a proposed resolution which
would change the date of the hearing on Resolution of Intention
No. 714 from August 22, 1955 to September 6, 1955, and except
as to said change would operate to re-adopt the said Resolution
of Intention No. 714. Whereupon Councilman Croes, offered and
moved the adoption of said Resolution, which motion was seconded
by Councilman Eveleth, and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Adoption of Resolution No. 59-55
amending Appropriations Resolution
No. 46-55.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
Resolution No. 59-55 amending Appropriations Resolution No.
46-55, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins, Doolin
Bakersfield, California, August 15, 1955
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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 authorized to issue checks on the Bank of A~erica
covering the respective amounts.
Permission granted City Manager to
take first half of his vacation
commencing August 16, 1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Manager was granted permission to take the first half of his
vacation commencing on Friday, August 19, 1955.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for purchase of a Postage Meter.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
City Auditor was authorized to transfer approximately $1000.00
from Account No. 11-100-60, City Manager's Unapplied Appropriations,
to Account No. 11-105-71, City Hall Office and Household
Equipment, for the purchase of a Postage Meter for use in the
City Hall.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
the Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Schweitzer,
MAYOR of the City of~akersfield,
C ITY~ ~x-Of~cio Clerk of the Council of
·
the City of Bakersfield, California
Ca]if.
Bakersfield, California, August 22, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Absent: Doolin
22, 1955.
Schweitzer, Sullivan'
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Rejection of all bids submitted to
furnish Fire Hydrants. City Manager
instructed to purchase on open market.
Inasmuch as all bids submitted to furnish Fire Hydrants
were identical, upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins,
the bids were rejected, and the City Manager was instructed to
purchase the hydrants on the open market at a price not to exceed
the lowest bid received from local vendors.
Reception of communication from
D. B. Jolliff opposing proposed
annexation submitted to Council
on August 15, 1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, com~nunicatic.n
from D. B. Jolliff opposing proposed annexation as submitted to the
Council on August 15, 1955, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations denying
application of the Harold Brown
Auxiliary VFW 1468 to solicit funds in
the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, report
from tk)ard of Charity Appeals and Solicitations denying application
of Harold Brown Auxiliary VFW 1468 to solicit funds in the City,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of plans and specifications
and authorization granted to call for
bids for landscape planting of the
City Hall.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, plans
and specifications were approved, and authorization was granted
to call for bids for landscape planting of the City Hall. Letter
from Mr. William R. l~wland relative to this matter was received
Bakersfield, California, August 22, 1955 - 2
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 60-55
of proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Planz Park
No. 6 and setting time for hearing.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins,
Resolution No. 60-55 of proposed annexation of uninhabited
6 and setting date of
was adopted as read by
territory designated as Planz Park No.
hearing thereon as September 26, 1955,
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: Sullivan
Absent: Doolin
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 715 ordering the improvement of "H"
Street between the center line of Golden
State Avenue and the southwesterly right
of way line of the Southern Pacific
Railroad and in the intersection of "H"
Street and 32nd Street within Public
Improvement District No. 715.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes,
Resolution of Intention No. 715 ordering the improvement of "H"
Street between the center line of Golden State Avenue and the
southwesterly right of way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad
and in the intersection of "H" Street and 32nd Street within
Public Improvement District 715, declaring the work to be of
more than local or ordinary public benefit and describing the
district to be benefited by said work and to pay costs and expenses,
and fixing October 10, 1955, as the time for hearing objections
to said work before the Council, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
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Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1062 New Series amending Subdivision
(b) of Section 3 of Ordinance No.
879 New Series.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1062 New ~ries amending Subdivision (b) of Section
3 of Ordinance No. 879 New Series by adding thereto three new
paragraphs to be designated (b.1) (b.2) and (b.3), was adopted as
Eveleth,
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Doolin
Schweitzer, Sullivan
City Auditor authorized to issue
check for plane fare for Lt.
John Towle to attend FBI Academy
in Washington, D.C.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the
City Auditor was authorized to issue a check to the United Air
Lines in amount of $283.80, for round trip plane fare for Lt.
John Towle of the Police Department to attend FBI National
Academy in Washington, D.C.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims as
audited by the Finance Cormmittee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue checks on the
the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes,
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
Bank of America covering
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CITY CLERK ~ndEx-OIIlClO u e of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock p.M. August 29, 1955.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan'
Croes, Schweitzer
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 22,
1955 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids for Standard 4-Door
Sedan.
This being the time set to open bids for Standard 4-door
Sedan, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the
bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation
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Opening bids for 6-passenger
Station Wagon.
This being the time set to open bids for a 6-Passenger
Station Wagon, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the
bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 18,500 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids for 18,500 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis, 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 4-Door Sedan for
use by the City Manager's Office.
This being the time set to open bids for 4-Door Sedan
for use by the City Manager's office, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred to the City Manager to
prepare a tabulation, copies to be mailed to each member of the
Council for study and award at next week's meeting.
****** Opening bids to furnish Business Coupe.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Business
Coupe, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1955 - 2
Reception of Thank-you note from
Mrs. Millie G. Munsey.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, note
from Mrs. Millie G. Munsey thanking the members of the Council
for the resolution recently adopted in her honor, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from George
D. Freige requesting permission to lease
portion of a City park for an amusement
area.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, communi-
cation from George D. Freige requesting permission to lease a
portion of a City park for an amusement area, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Denial of application from George D.
Freige for permission to lease portion
of a City park for an amusement area.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, application
from George D. Freige for permission to lease a portion of a City
Park for an amusement area was denied, and the City Clerk was
instructed to notify him of the Council's action.
Reception of communication from The
Ohio Oil Company relative to seismic
work on the Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins,
communication from the Ohio Oil Company advising of the completion
of seismic work recently undertaken on and in the vicinity of the
Municipal Farm, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Congressman Harlan Hagen's office
concerning the action of the CAB
denying a permit to the Southwest
Airways.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, communication
from Congressman Harlan Hagen's office forwarding an insertion in
the Congressional Record which concerns the action of the Civil
Aeronautics Board denying a permit to Southwest Airways to
institute passenger service into Bakersfield, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, Augus~ 29, 1955 - 3
Permission granted Downtown Business
Ass'n. Inc. to hang banner over the
intersection of 19th Street and
Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, permission
was granted the Downtown Business Ass'n. Inc. to hang a banner
over the intersection of 19th Street and Chester Avenue during their
faill promotion campaign.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1063
New Series levying a rate of taxation
for the fiscal year beginning July l,
1955 and ending June 30, 1956.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth,
Ordinance No. 1063 New Series levying upon the assessed valuation
of the taxable property in the City of Bakersfield a rate of
taxation upon each one hundred dollars of valuation for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1955 and ending June 30, 1956,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes, Schweitzer
Reception of Memorandum from the
Planning Commission approving
approved annexation of territory
designated as "Greater Bakersfield
Metropolitan Area."
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, memorandu~
from the Planning Commission approving proposed
annexation of area contiguous to the City of Bakersfield to be
~esignated as "Greater Bakersfield Metropolitan Area", was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 61-55
of proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Benton Park,
and setting time for hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 61-55 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Benton Park and setting time for hearing thereon
Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1955 - 4
before the Council as October 3, 1955, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth
Noes: Sullivan
Absent: Croes, Schweitzer
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for station wagon to be
used by Engineering Division.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth,
authorization to advertise for bids for a station wagon to be
used by the Engineering Division was granted.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for portable air compressor
for use in the Street Maintenance
Division.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for 125 cubic foot
portable air compressor for use in the Street Maintenance
Division.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for four-door sedan for the Building
Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for four-door
sedan for use of the Building Department.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for one 5 yard dump truck
for the Street Maintenance Division.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for one 5 yard
dump truck for the Street Maintenance Division.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for 2 - ~ ton pickups
for use in~e Refuse Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for 2 -
pickups for use in the Refuse Department.
ton
Bakersfield, California, August 29, 1955 - 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
the
Authorization given to Deadrich,
Bates and Stewart, attorneys, to
settle claim for the recovery of
wages in case of Silliphant vs.
Swanson.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Deolin,
authorization was given the law firm of Deadrich, Bates and
Stewart to act on behalf of the City in prosecuting a claim for
the recovery of wages in the amount of $219,82 due the City in
the case of Silliphant vs. Swanson, allowing them 25% of this
amount for collecting the claim for the City.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
agreement with the County of Kern
for the opening of "P" Street between
Brundage Lane and Terrace Way.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an agreement with the
County of Kern covering the opening of "P" Street between Brundage
Lane and Terrace Way, whereby the City will pay 25% of the cost
of the work, not to exceed the sum of $25,000.00.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
agreement with the County of Kern for
the improvement of a portion of
Vernon immediately east of College
Heights.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an agreement with the County
of Kern for the improvement of a portio~ of Mt. Vernon immediately
east of College Heights. ~ .~
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for purchase of chairs and table
for use of the Council.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the
City Auditor was authorized to transfer $380.00 from Account No.
Bakersfield, California, August 29,1955 - 6
11-100-60, City Manager's Unapplied Appropriations, to Account
No. 11-105-71, City Hall Office and Household Equipment, for
the purchase of ten chairs and a table for use of the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 62-55
consenting to the commencement of
annexation proceedings for the
annexation to the City of Bakersfield
of certain inhabited and unincorporated
territory in the County of Kern, State
of California, contiguous to the City
of Bakersfield, designated as "Greater
Bakersfield Metropolitan Area".
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin,
Resolution No. 62-55 consenting to the commencement of annexation
proceedings for the annexation to the City of Bakersfield of
certain inhabited and unincorporated territory in the COunty of
Kern, State of California, contiguous to the City of Bakersfield,
designated as "Greater Bakersfield Metropolitan Area", was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes,
meeting
Schweitzer
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin,
adjourned.
the
MAYOR 6f the C~t of Bakersflel
~y ersfleld,
California v
ATTEST:
CITY CLERk[ and-~'X-~icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. September 6, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn Puder,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 29,
were approved as presented.
Opening bids for two Skip Loaders.
1955
This being the time set to open bids to furnish two
Skip Loaders, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer,
the bids were referred to the City Manager
Works for study and recommendation.
Tractor,
declared.
seconded by Doolin,
and Director of Public
Opening bids for 4-Wheel Tractor.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 4-Wheel
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, the
bids were referred to the City Manager and Director of Public
Works for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Gas Burning
Pumping Engine.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish a Gas
Burning Pumping Engine, 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.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center
to furnish Standard 4-door Sedan.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of
Motor Center to furnish Chevrolet Model 1503 4-door Sedan for a
total price of $1716.86 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1955 - 2
327
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center for
6-passenger Station Wagon.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, bid
of Motor Center to furnish 1955 DeLuxe Model Chevrolet 6 Passenger
Station Wagon for a total price of $2,026.26 was accepted, and all
other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center for
Standard Business Coupe.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of
Motor Center to furnish Chevrolet Model 1512 Business Coupe for
a total price of $1,566.48 was accepted, this being the only bid
received.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County
Equipment Company for 18,500 G.V.W.
Truck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, bid of
Kern County Equipment Company to furnish International Model R1702,
18,500 G.V.W. Truck Chassis for a total price of $3259.04 was
accepted, this being the only bid received.
Acceptance of bid of Ed Fant Buick
for 4-door Sedan for City Manager.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of
Ed Fant Buick Company to furnish Buick Roadmaster for a total price
of $2570.70 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Councilman Sullivan voted in the negative on this motion.
Written protests overruled and denied
for work and improvement as set forth
in Resolution of Intention No. 714.
The City Clerk reported that this was the time and place
fixed for the hearing of protests or objections against the work
or the district, as described in Resolution of Intention No. 714
in the matter of the improvement work and construction in an alley
in Tract 1532 located between Encina and "F" Streets and between
24th and 26th Streets, known as Public Improvement District No. 714.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1955 - 3
The City Clerk also reported that affidavits in support
of the publication of the Resolution of Intention, the mailing of
notices of the adoption of said Resolution, and of the posting of
the Notice of Improvement, as required by law, had been made and
are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been
filed with her in said matter. The Clerk reported that one written
protest had been filed with her prior to the time set for the
hearing signed by the owners of 7 parcels of the property proposed
to be assessed.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and
place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the
work or the assessment district, each as set forth in the Resolution
of Intention hereinbefore mentioned, and asked if anyone present
desired to be heard in said matter.
All protestants having been heard and an opportunity
having been given to all persons desiring to be heard and a full,
fair and impartial hearing having been granted, upon a motion by
Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, it was resolved that the City
Council does hereby find and determine that each and all of the
protests or objections are hereby overruled and denied.
Adoption of Resolution No. 63-55
ordering work in the matter of the
Improvement of an alley in Tract 1532
located between Encina and "F" Streets
and between 24th and 26th Streets,
in Public Improvement District No.
714.
After the said hearing on Resolution of Intention No.
714, upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No.
63-55 ordering work in the matter of the improvement of an alley
in Tract 1532 located between Encina and "F" Streets and between
24th and 26th Streets in Public Improvement District No. 714,
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1955 - 4
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 64-55
determining the general prevailing
wage rates applicable to the matter of
the improvement of an alley in Tract
No. 1532 located between Encina and
"F" Streets and between 24th and 26th
Streets in Public Improvement District
No. 714.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 64-55 determining the general prevailing wage rates applicable
to the matter of the improvement of an alley in Tract No. 1532
located between Encina and "F" Streets and between 24th and 26th
Streets in Public Improvement District No. 714, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Communication from Public Utilities
Commission inquiring about results of
election for formation of Grade Separation
District referred to the Directors of the
Grade Separation District.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, inquiry
from Public Utilities Commission requesting details of results of
a recent election for the purpose of forming a grade separation
district, was referred to the Directors of the Grade Separation
District for handling.
Notice from Harold O. and Dorothy
Tufts of intention to terminate
lease referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Notice
from Harold O. and Dorothy Tufts, lessees, of intention to terminate
tenancy and lease on that property designated as Lot 3, Block 325,
City of Bakersfield, on November l, 1955, was referred to the City
Attorney.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1955 - 5
Application for encroachment permit
granted Frank Noriega.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, application
from Frank Noriega for encroachment permit to install a 280 gallon
tank for pressure fuel at 531 Sumner Street, was granted.
Application for encroachment permit
granted Mercy Hospital.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer,
application from Mercy Hospital for encroachment permit to install
two fuel oil tanks was granted.
Approval of Supplemental Agreement
with Wright, Metcalf and Parsons,
for architectural services in
connection with construction of Fire
Station No. 8.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, Supplemental
Agreement with Wright, Metcalf and Parsons for architectural
services in connection with the construction of Fire Station No. 8,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf
of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 65-55
acknowledging receipt of a copy
of Notice of Intention to circulate
petition for the annexation of territory
designated as Greater Bakersfield
Metropolitan Area and an Affidavit of
Publication thereof and approving
circulation of the petition.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 65-55 acknowledging the receipt of a copy of Notice of Intention
to circulate petition for the annexation of territory designated
as Greater Bakersfield Metropolitan area and an Affidavit of
Publication thereof and approving the circulation of the petition,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1955 - 6
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 authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to cover the
respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to issue
check covering expenses for League
of California Cities Conference.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a check covering advance registration
expenses, train fares and hotel accommodations for the councilmen
and city officials who plan to attend the League of California Cities
Conference September 18-21, 1955.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 to
Frank Johnson for construction of
Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, Change Order
No. 1 to Frank Johnson for the construction of Cunningham Memorial
Art Gallery, adding the amount of $1305.78, was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Approval of change in plans and
specifications for landscaping of the
City Hall.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, change
in specifications and plans for the landscaping of the City Hall
which would provide for a concrete slab and ladnscaped area at the
northeast entrance of the City Hall, was approved, and the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer any additional funds, to cover,
if necessary.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the
Council adjourned.
ATTTEST:
of
MAYOR oT the Cit~of Bakersfield,Calff.
Clerk of the Council
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. SePtember 12, 1955.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn Puder,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 6,
approved as presented.
1955 were
Acceptance of bid of San Joaquin Tractor
Company to furnish Two Skip Loaders.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, bid of
Joaquin Tractor Company to furnish two Allis-Chalmers Tracto-
Acceptance of bid of Bethelem Supply
Company to furnish Gas Burning Pumping
Engine.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Collins, bid of
Betbelem Supply Company to furnish Waukesha Gas Burning Pumping
Engine, Model 140 GK, for a total price of $2,692.77, was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Approval of salary increases
effective October 1, 1955.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the
following salary increases were approved effective October 1, 1955:
were rejected.
San
motive Skip Loaders, Model TL-10, for a total price of $12,893.40
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of E. O. Mitchell
to furnish 4-Wheel Tractor.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of
E. O. Mitchell to furnish Ferguson 4-wheel Tractor Model 35,
for a total price of $2,111.50, was accepted, and all other bids
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1955-2 ~33
NAME
L. M. Hendsch
H. L. Ledford
W. D. Rose
L. L. Truitt
Thomas Comer
Paul Beam
D. E. Pasley
J. C. Marchand
Sam Lockett
C. W. Willis
C. E. Taylor
W. N. Burnett
J. B. Owens
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP ~3 STEP
Asst. Chief Building Inspector 4 5
Hoseman 4 5
Hoseman 4 5
Hoseman 4 5
Detective 4 5
Motor Patrolman 4 5
Motor Patrolman 4 5
Traffic Painter 3 4
Sewage Plant Op. Grade I 3 4
Sewage Plant Op. Grade I 3 4
Laborer 5 6
Refuse and Collection Foreman 5 6
St. Maint. Equip. Op. Grade I 5 6
Date of hearing set on appeal of C. & F.
Hamman to decision of Planning Commission
denying request to construct a service
station on southeast corner of South
"H" Street and Belle Terrace.
A communication from Chauncey Hamman appealing the
decision of the Planning Commission denying his application to construct
a service station on that property located on the southeasterly corner
of south H" Street and Belle Terrace was read, and upon a motion by
Sullivan, seconded by ~olin, the communication was received and
ordered placed on file, an~t October 3, 1955 was the date fixed for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Request from Sadie M. Elwood for
sweeper service at 19th and D
Streets referred to the Director of
Public Works for investigation.
A communication from Mrs. Sadie M. Elwood calling attention
to the dirty condition of the streets at 19th and D and asking that
the area be declared in a business zone and given night sweeper
service was read, and upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
was referred to the Director of Public Works for investigation.
Reception of communication from
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Circus.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin,
communication from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
thanking city officials for cooperation and assistance received
while showing in Bakersfield recently, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1955
Request from Bakersfield Fence and
Materials Company for payment of
balance due them referred to the
City Attorney for proper handling.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin,
communication from the Bakersfield Fence and Materials Company
requesting payment of the unpaid balance they allege is due them
for installation of a chain link fence along the Kern Island
Canal commencing at 21st Street and working south, was referred
to the City Attorney for the proper handling.
Reception of report of Kern
County Health Department
activities.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, monthly
report of activities of the Kern County Health Department in
Bakersfield was received and referred to the City Manager's office
for filing.
Recommendation from Planning
Commission that the City acquire
property located at the southeast
corner of Belle Terrace and South "H"
Street ordered held for hearing
on this matter before the Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, recontmen-
dation of the P±anning Commission that the City acquire property
located on the southeast corner of BElie Terrace and South "H"
Street, was ordered to be read at hearing to be held on this
matter before the Council on October 3, 1955.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Ik)olin, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of ~erica to
cover the respective amounts.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for 2 21,000 G.V.W. Truck
Chassis.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by I)oolin,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for 2 - 21,000
G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1955 -4~5
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for 2 16 cubic yard
Packer Type Truck Bodies.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for 2 - 16 cubic yard Packer
Type Truck Bodies.
Appointment of Kendall Paul Graham
as Purchasing Agent of the City of
Bakersfield, effective October 1,
1955.
A memorandum from the Civil $rvice Board for Miscellaneous
Departments advising that three candidates had successfully passed
the examination for Purchasing Agent and were eligible for
appointment was read, and upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by
Schweitzer, the communication was received and placed on file, and
the Council appointed Kendall Paul Graham as Purchasing Agent
of the City of Bakersfield, to become effective October 1, 1955.
Letters of thanks ordered sent to the
members of the board who conducted
oral examination for purchasing Agent.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the
City Clerk was directed to send a letter of thanks and appreciation
to the members of the board who conducted the oral examination
for the purchasing Agent for donating their time to the city for
this purpose.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for eight replacement solo
Motorcycles and one Setvicar for the
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for right replacement
Motorcycles and one Servicar for the Police Department.
City Auditor authorized to issue
check to cover fare of Police Chief
Grayson to attend International
Police Chief's Convention in
Philadelphia.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the
City Auditor was authorized to issue a check covering fare of
Police Chief Grayson to attend International Police Chief's
Convention at Philadelphia.
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1955 - 5
City Manager authorized to
negotiate for purchase of property
in Planz Park Subdivision to be used
as Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Manager was instructed to proceed with negotiations for the
acquisition of a triangular parcel of property bounded on the
north by Planz Road, on the west by South "H" Street, and on
the southeast by the Sunset Branch of the Southern Pacific
Railway, to be used as a park.
60 days' extension of time granted
Sierra Pipe & Supply Company to
remove encroachment on the south side
of 13th Street, east of "S" Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
the Sierra Pipe and Supply Company was granted an extension of
sixty days to remove encroachment on the south side of 13th
Street east of "S" Street.
Letter of congratulation ordered
sent to recently enrolled members of
Bakersfield Auxiliary Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, a letter
was ordered sent to the six recently appointed auxiliary firemen,
congratulating them upon their response to the community's need
for members for this organization.
Council determines policy for
subdivisions proposing to annex to the City
to connect to City Trunk line sewers.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the
Council determined that the following policy should be adopted
to be followed by subdivisions proposing to annex to the City
and desiring to connect to the City trunk line sewers:
1. Subdivider will pay his proportionate share
of the cost of the trunk line to which he
will connect.
2. Subdivider will install his own sewers, at his
own expense, to City standards.
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 1955 - 6
3. Each builder will sign a contract for an individual
lot at the time of connecting to the sewer. Builder
to assign contract to purchaser and purchaser to
accept assignment in writing. Such contract will
bind owner to pay sewer treatment charge to City,
at rates established by City ordinance.
At this time Mayor Carnakis appointed Councilmen
Schweitzer and Doolin to serve with him on a committee to
arrange a meeting with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
to discuss the problem of train whistles in the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the
Council adjourned until S~ptember 26,1955, due to the fact
that several members of the Council and city officials plan to
attend the League of California Cities Conference to be held
in San Francisco September 18-21, 1955.
MAYOR of the ~ity of ~akersfield,
ATTEST:
-O~f~lcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. S ptember 26, 1955.
Present: Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Carnakis
Invocation was given by the Reverend Charles B. Hodge,
of Fresno, California, State Evangelist of the California
Convention of the Baptist Church.
Minutes of the meeting of September 12, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Councilman Doolin appointed
Mayor Pro-tem.
In the absence of Mayor Carnakis, upon a motion by
Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Councilman Doolin was appointed
Mayor Pro-tem.
Opening bids for Station Wagon
for the Public Works Department.
time set to open bids for a Station
This being the
Wagon for the Public Works Department, 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 and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 19,000 G.V.W. Truck.
This being the time set to open bids for a 19,000 G.V.W.
Truck, 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 and Director of Public Works
for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Portable
Air Compressor.
This being the time set to open bids for Portable Air
Compressor, 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 Director of Public
Works for study and recommendation.
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Opening bids for 2 - 1/2 Ton
Pick-up Trucks.
This being the time set to open bids
Trucks, all bids received were publicly opened,
for 2 1/2 ton Pickup
examined and
for the
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Schweitzer,
Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager
recommendation.
Opening bids for the Landscaping
of the City Hall.
declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the bids
were referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for
study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 2500 Gallons
Traffic Lacquer.
This being the time set to open bids for 2500 Gallons
Traffic Lacquer, 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 for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 4 - door Sedan for
the Building Department.
This being the time set to open bids for 4 - door Sedan
Building Department, all bids received were publicly opened,
seconded by
for study and
This being the time set to open bids for the landscaping
of the City Hall, all bids received were publicly opened, examined.
and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
the bids were referred to the City Manager and Director of Public
Works for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Public Improvement
District No. 714 - Improvement of alley
between 24th and 26th Streets and Encina
and "F" Streets. Director of Public Works
instructed to notify each property owner
of the amount of his assessment.
This being the time set to open bids for Public Improvement
District No. 714, improvement of the alley between 24th and 26th
Streets and Encina and "F" ~reets, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1955 - 3
by Collins, the bids were referred to the Director of Public Works
for his study and recommendation. After the study has been made,
he was instructed to notify each property owner in the district of
the amount which would be assessed against his property, with a
report to be made back to the Council in two weeks.
Hearing on proposed annexation of
parcel of uninhabited territory designated
as Planz Park No. 6, continued for one week.
This being the time set for hearing on proposed annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as Planz Park No.
6, the City Clerk advised the Council that no written protests had
been filed. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer,
hearing to determine whether the territory should be annexed to the
City, was continued until meeting of October 3, 1955.
Planning Director instructed to make
application to the County Planning
Commission to rezone the 2½ acre tracts
reserved in Planz Park No. 6, Interim R-1.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the
Planning Director was instructed to make application to the County
Planning Commission to have the 2½ acre tracts reserved in Planz
Park No. 6 rezoned as Interim R-l, to correspond with the zoning
of the balance of the area when it has been annexed to the City.
City Attorney instructed to direct
a communication of protest to the Public
Utilities Coramission immediately upon
receipt of notice that the California
Water Service Company has filed an
application with them for a rate increase.
A communication from a firm of attorneys in San Francisco
enclosing a copy of the application which the California Water
Service Company proposed to file with the Public Utilities
Commission on September 14, 1955 for an increase in water rates
in Bakersfield, was read, and upon a motion by Schweitzer,
seconded by Eveleth,
placed on file, and
a letter protesting
Commission immediately upon receipt of notice
the communication was received and ordered
the City Attorney was instructed to direct
the increase in rates to the Public Utilities
that the application
Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1955 - 4
has been filed, the Mayor to affix his signature to the communication.
Mayor authorized to sign letter to
the Public Utilities Commission of the
State of California requesting a study
to be made to determine the necessity
for an increase in water rates as
requested by the California Water
Service Company.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Mayor was authorized to sign a letter directed to the Public
Utilities Commission of the State of California requesting them
to make a survey in the Bakersfield area to determine the
necessity for the water rate increases as proposed by the
California Water Service Company.
Notification to be made to the State
Department of Public Works of any
applications for franchises made to
the City by railroads and public
utilities.
In response to a request from the State Department of
Public Works, upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
it was directed that notification be made to the State whenever ~he
City receives an application for a franchise from railroads or
public utilities.
Chief of Police Grayson appointed
"S-D" Day Director.
A communication from Governor Knight advising that the
president has designated Thursday, December 1, 1955, as "S-D (Safe
Driving) Day", was read, and upon a motion by Schweitzer,
seconded by Collins, Chief of Police Horace Grayson was appointed
S-D Day Director for the City of Bakersfield.
Letter of thanks ordered sent to
Journeyman Barbers' International
Union for donation presented to the
Kern County Society for Crippled
Children.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, a
letter of thanks was ordered sent to the Journeyman Barbers'
International Union of America for the donation which they
presented to the Kern County Society for Crippled Children.
Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1955 - 5
Reception of communication from George
C. Baker, administrative assistant to
Congressman Harlan Hagen, re feeder passenger
service for Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from George C. Baker, Administrative Assistant to Congressman Harlan
Hagen, advising of the present status of application for feeder
passenger service to Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed
on file, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter of
Baker, thanking him for his efforts on behalf
appreciation to Mr.
of the City.
City Manager instructed to send letter
to the State Department of Public Works,
with copy to the Public Utilities Commission,
protesting the closing of Truxtun Avenue and
recommending the construction of an overpass
across Truxtun Avenue.
A decision from the Public Utilities Commission authorizing
the State of California Department of Public Works to widen existing
underpass crossing on Union Avenue and to alter Sonora Street
for use as a temporary detour during such widening, was read, and
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, was received and ordered
placed on file, and the City Manager was instructed to send a letter
to the State Department of Public Works, with a copy to the Public
Utilities Commission, objecting to any proposal which would necessi-
tate the closing of Truxtun Avenue, and recommending the construction
of an overpass across Truxtun Avenue.
Permission granted City Manager to
attend Governor's Conference on ~vil
Defense and Disaster Preparedness to be
held in Sacramento on October 13 and 14,
1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, permission
was granted the City Manager to attend the Governor's Conference
on Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness, to be held in Sacramento
on October 13 and 14, 1955.
Chief Building Inspector instructed
to enforce the Zoning Ordinance as it
applies to the operation of a junk yard
on Sumner Street.
A communication from the East Bakersfield Progressive
Cub requesting that something be done to correct the bad appearance
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Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1955 6
of Sumner Street caused by the operation of unsightly junk yards
was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the
Chief Building Inspector was instructed to enforce the provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance in an effort to correct this condition.
City Clerk instructed to notify
the East Bakersfield Progressive Club
that the Chief Building Inspector has
been instructed to take action in
correcting the unsightly appearance of
Sumner Street caused by junk yards.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City
Clerk was instructed to advise the East Bakersfield Progressive
Club that the Council had instructed the Chief Building Inspector
to enforce the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as it applies
to the operation of the junk yards on Sumner Street.
Reception of communication from the
Kern County Economic Council advising
that Mr. Larry Bennett has been authorized
to speak for that organization before the
Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
communication from the Kern County Economic Council advising that
Mr. Larry Bennett has full authority to speak for that organization
before the Council was received and ordered placed on file, and the
City Clerk was instructed to acknowledge receipt of the letter.
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for August, 1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Auditor's Financial Report for August, 1955, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter from Randall
Presley informing the Council that Benton
Park is owned by Bakersfield Building
Company.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, letter
submitted by Randall Presley informing the Council that Benton
Park subdivision is owned by Bakersfield Building Company, a local
firm, and is not represented by Mr. Jack Levy, was received
and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1955 - 7
Action on matter of use of recording
machine by public deferred for one week.
At this time, Councilman Collins suggested that the Council
fix a policy covering the use of the recording machine by the public,
and upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Evelet~, action on the
matter was deferred for one week.
Encroachment Permit granted
J. Harold Round.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, permit
was granted J. Harold Round for encroachment at 1416 Telegraph
Avenue.
Encroachment Permit granted
James R. Cox.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
was granted James R. Cox for encroachment at 1110 Notre Dame
Approval of plans and specifications
for construction of San Dimas Street
Main Sewer and authorization granted to
advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, plans and
specifications were approved and authorization was granted to
advertise for bids for the construction of San Dimas Street Main
Sewer.
permit
Court.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for 70 Electrollers.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for 70 electrollers.
Date of hearing fixed on appeal
of Jennie Seiford to decision of
Planning Commission denying her
application for conditional use permit
to construct a Triplex and three
garages at 322 Holtby Road.
A communication from Jennie Seiford appealing the decision
of the Planning Commission denying her application for conditional
use permit to construct a Triplex and three garages at 322 Holtby
Road, was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins,
October 17, 1955, was the date fixed for hearing on this matter
before the Council.
Bakersfield, California, S~ptember 26, 1955 - 8
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to cover the
respective amounts.
City Manager instructed to proceed
with the acquisition of property
located on the southeast corner of
18th and K Streets for off-street
parking. City Auditor to issue
check to cover.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager was authorized to proceed with the purchase of the property
located on the southeast corner of 18th and K Streets to be used
for off-street parking purposes, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue a check in the amount of $125,000 to cover the transaction.
Approval of Change Order for installation
of sprinkler system at the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Change
Order increasing contract for the installation of sprinkler system
at the City Hall in amount of $278.90, was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign same.
Approval of charge of $130.00 per
acre for connection to City trunk
line sewer by two subdivisions
lying outside the incorporated
limits of the City.
In accordance with recommendation from the Director of
Public Works and the City Manager, upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Collins, a charge of $130.00 per acre was approved to connect
to the City's trunk line sewer by two subdivisions adjacent to
Planz Road, and lying outside the incorporated limits of the City
at the present time.
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Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1955 - 9
Approval of Agreement with the
County of Kern for improving the surface
of Mt. Vernon Avenue in College Heights
area.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, agreement
with the COunty of Kern for improving the surface of Mt. Vernon
Avenue in the College Heights area was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Adjournment,
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1955
347
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 3, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R. Pud.er,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 1955
were approved as presented.
Opening bids for 8 Solo Motorcycles
and one Servicecar for the Police
Department.
This being the time set for opening bids for 8 Solo
Motorcycles and one Servicar for the Police Department, bid of
Ross Wooten was publicly opened, examined and declared, this being
the only bid received. Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by
Croes, the bid was referred to the Acting City Manager and Acting
Chief of Police for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center
to furnish 6 Passenger Station Wagon.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, bid
of Motor Center to furnish 1955 Chevrolet Model 2109 6 Passenger
Station Wagon for a net price of $1,891.26 was accepted, and all
other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County
Equipment Company to furnish 19,000
G.V.W. Truck.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid of
Kern County Equipment Company to furnish International 1956 Model
19,000 G.V.W. Truck for a total price of $4,678.86 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Action on bid for Portable Air
Compressor deferred for one week
for further study.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, action
on bid to furnish Portable Air Compressor was deferred for one
week for further study by the Council.
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1955 - 2
Acceptance of bid of S. A. Camp
Motor Company to furnish 2 1/2 ton
Pick-up trucks.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins,
of S. A. Camp Motor Company to furnish two Dodge
trucks for a total bid of $3,051.38 was accepted,
bids were rejected.
bid
1/2 ton pickup
and all other
Action on bids to furnish 2500
Gallons Traffic Lacquer deferred
until certain tests have been
completed.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, action
on bids to furnish 2500 Gallons Traffic Lacquer was deferred
until certain tests now being conducted have been completed, and
the City Manager was authorized to purchase on the open market
until the bid is awarded.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center
to furnish 4-door sedan for the
Building Department.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bid
of Motor Center to furnish 1955 Chevrolet Model 1503, 6 cylinder
4-door sedan for the Building Department for a net price of
$1,596.86 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Tetley
Nurseries for landscaping planting
of the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, bid of
Tetley Nurseries for the landscaping planting of the City Hall
for a total price of $6,580.00 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1064 New
Series approving annexation of a
parcel of uninhabited territory to the
City of Bakersfield, California, and
providing for the taxation of said
territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of said City.
This being the time set to continue the hearing on the
proposed annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the
City of Bakersfield, designated as Planz Park No. 6, the Mayor
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Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1955 - 3
inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests or objections
had been filed with her in said matter. The Clerk read one
written protest submitted by Councilman Frank Sullivan of the
Second Ward. The Mayor then announced that this was the time
and place set for hearing protests against the annexation. It
was moved by Councilman Schweitzer, seconded by Councilman
Collins, that Ordinance No. 1064 New Series approving annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory to the City of Bakersfield,
California, designated as Planz Park No. 6, and providing for the
taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness of the
City, be adopted.
An opportunity having been given to all persons
desiring to be heard and a full, fair and impartial hearing
having been granted, Councilman Sullivan offered an amendment
to the original motion that the section of petition concerning
the Bakersfield School District be deleted. Upon being advised
that he could not amend Councilman Schweitzer's motion without
his consent, Councilman Sullivan made a substitute motion that
the portion of the petition requesting inclusion of the territory
in the Bakersfield City School District be deleted. This motion
failed for lack of a second. Original motion to adopt the
ordinance approving the annexation carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Noes: Croes, Sullivan
Abstaining: Doolin
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1065
New Series approving annexation of a
parcel of uninhabited territory, and
providing for the taxation of said
territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of the City of Bakersfield.
All protests presented on annexation of Planz Park
No. 6, to apply, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer,
Ordinance No. 1065 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1955 - 4
uninhabited territory designated as Benton Park, and providing
for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of the City, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Noes: Croes, Sullivan
Abstaining: Doolin
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting application
of C. and F. Hamman for variance of the
zoning ordinance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a service
station on that property located on the
southeast corner of Belle Terrace and
"H" Street.
This being the time and place set for hearing before the
Council on appeal of C. and F. Hamman to decision of the Planning
Commission denying application for a variance of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit the construction, operation and maintenance
of a service station on that property located on the southeast
corner of Belle Terrace and "H" Street, the City Clerk advised
the Mayor that no written protests had been received.
All interested persons present having been given an
opportunity to be heard and a full, fair and impartial hearing
having been granted, upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Schweitzer, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a zoning
resolution granting the application for a variance, including
therein staff recommendations as submitted by the Planning Director.
Action on proposal of Blickshire
Hotels and Motor Courts, Inc. to
remove encroaching cabins deferred
for one week.
A communication from Blickshire Hotels and Motor Courts,
Inc. advising the Council that they propose to remove two
encroaching cabins inside their property line on or before
November 1, 1955, and to move two cabins each month thereafter,
until all ten cabins have been so moved, was read, and upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, action on the matter was
deferred for one week.
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Telegram from P. J. O'Donovan, Manager
of COnstruction Industries Department,
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce,
relative to action on certain measure
being considered at the Pacific Coast
Officials Conference, referred to the
City Attorney for study and recominendation.
A telegram from P. J. O'Denovan, Manager of the
Construction Industries Department of the Los Angeles Chamber of
Commerce, opposing a certain measure now being proposed at the
Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference was read, and upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the matter was referred to
the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Reception of memorandum from City
Attorney re Bakersfield Fence and
Materials Company claim against
the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, memorandum
from the City Attorney advising that after an investigation of the
records of the City, it was determined that nothing was due the
Bakersfield Fence and Materials Company, was received and ordered
placed on file, and the claim was denied.
Action on recommendation from the City
Manager relative to all night parking
on business streets deferred for one
week for further study by the Council.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Deolin, action
on recommendation submitted by the City Manager relative to all
night parking in certain areas and on certain streets in the City,
was deferred for one week for further study by the Council.
Demand from Thomas H. Werdel, attorney,
for payment of claim of A.M. Sepanian
for operation of City D~rap referred to
the City Attorney for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, demand
from Thomas H. Werdel, attorney, for payment of claim of A.M.
Sepanian alleged to be due him for operation of the City ~p,
was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1955 - 6
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance and resolution adjusting
salaries of certain clerical personnel.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare ordinance and resolution
adjusting salary schedules of certain clerical personnel.
Permission granted Christian Churches to
hang banner across Chester Avenue during
convention.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, permission
was granted the Disciples of Christ, better known as the Christian
Churches, to hang a banner across Chester Avenue between 19th
welcoming delegates to convention to be held
and 20th Streets,
October 26-28.
Authorization granted to change
certain personnel classification
allotments.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer,
authorization was granted to make the following changes in personnel
classification allotments:
DEPARTMENT
ASsessor
Public Works
FROM
i Account Clerk
11nt. Typist Clerk
2 Account Clerks
0 Int. Typist Clerk
Equip. ¥tn. Divn.3 Semi-skilled Laborers
2 Laborers
Police Department i Sergeant 3 Sergeants
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 authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to
seconded by Collins, the
cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
4 Semi-skilled Laborers
1 Laborer
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the ~ty of Bakersfield,Calif.
CITY CLEEK and Ex-Officlo ~ierk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1955
353
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 10, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R. Puder,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Ross J. Wooten
to furnish Motorcycles and Setvicar
for the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, bid of
Ross J. Wooten to furnish 8 solo motorcycles for a net price of
$7,441.60 and a setvicar motorcycle for a total price of $1056.00
was accepted, this being the only bid received.
Acceptance of bid of Essick Machinery
Company to furnish Portable Air
Compressor.
Upon a motion by Schwietzer, seconded by Eveleth, bid of
Essick Machinery Company to furnish 125 cubic foot Chicago Pneumatic
Portable Air Compressor for a net price of $3,560.75 was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected. Councilman Croes voted in the
negative on this motion.
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-55
overruling all objections to Resolution
of Intention No. 715 and determining
that the sidewalk improvements should be
deleted from the proposed work.
The City Clerk reported that this was
fixed for the hearing of protests or objections
or the district, as described in Resolution No.
the time and place
against the work
715.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the work or the district had been
filed with her in said matter. The City Clerk reported that one
written protest had been filed with her prior to the time set for
the hearing, the same being filed by Blickshire Motels and Hotels,
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Inc., which protest was read by the City Clerk, and upon the
request of Councilman Sullivan, the affidavit which was attached
to the protest was also read.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and
place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the
work or the assessment district, as set forth in the Resolution
of Intention herein mentioned and asked if any one person desired
to be heard in this matter.
After considerable discussion and after all persons
were given the opportunity to be heard, upon a motion duly made
by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution No. 67-55 whereunder
all objections to Resolution of Intention No. 715 were overruled
and it was determined that the sidewalk improvements should be
deleted from the proposed work, was adopted by the following vote:
Osllins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 68-55 of
the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ordering the
work in the matter of the improvement
of "R" Street between the center line
of Golden State Avenue and the southwesterly
right of way line of the Southern Pacific
Railroad and in the intersection of "H"
Street and 32nd Street, within Public
Improvement District No. 715, in said City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 68-55 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, ordering the work in the matter of the improvement of
"H" Street between the center line of Golden State Avenue and the
southwesterly right of way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad
and in the intersection of "H" Street and 32nd Street within Public
Improvement District No. 715, in said City, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer
Noes: Sullivan
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1955
Failure of motion to deny application
of Blickshire Hotels and Notor Courts,
Inc. to remove encroachments and to
instruct the City Attorney to proceed
with legal action to have the encroachments
moved immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Croes, that the application
of the Blickshire Hotels and Notor Courts, Inc. to remove two
encroaching cabins on "H" Street per month until all ten cabins
have been moved, be denied, and the City Attorney be instructed
to proceed with the necessary legal action to have these
encroachments moved immediately, which motion was not seconded.
Mayor Carnakis relinquished the chair to Councilman Sullivan in
order to second this motion, which failed to carry by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: Collins,
Absent: None
Croes
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
City Manager and City Attorney
instructed to prepare agreement with
Blickshire Hotels and Motor Courts,
Inc. covering the removal of encroaching
property on "H" Street and providing for
bond to be furnished for the faithful
performance of the work.
It was moved by Councilman Sullivan, that the City
Manager and City Attorney be instructed to prepare an agreement
with the Blockshire Hotels and Motor Courts, Inc. providing for
the removal of all the property encroaching on "H" Street, with
two cabins to be removed per month, until the ten cabins have
been so moved. Councilman Collins seconded this motion on the
condition that the work be commenced in October. Councilman
Eveleth, seconded by Councilman Doolin, amended this motion to
include the posting of a bond for the faithful performance of
the work, which motion carried unanimously. Vote was then taken
as amended,
on the original motion,/which also carried unanimously.
355
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1955 - 4
Approval of salary increases
effective November 1, 1955.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the
following salary increases were approved effective November
1955:
NAME
Hattie M. Foster
Isabel Davey
E. C. Chapman
R. T. Francisco
A. J. Flores
Gordon Lester
Dorothy Stanley
Wm. G. Carroll
J. D. McKeown
J. B. Clark
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP
Bookkeeping Machine Operator 2
Telephone Operator & Recep. 5
Hoseman 4
Hoseman 4
Patrolman 4
Patrolman 3
Patrolman 3
Motor Patrolman 4
Motor Patrolman 3
Semi-skilled laborer 3
3
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention covering the
vacation of alley in Block 619.
In accordance with recommendation received from the
Planning Commission, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of
Intention covering the vacation of a twenty foot alley extending
from the southerly line of 33rd Street to the northerly line of
the Southern Pacific Railway right-of-way in Block 619, Bakersfield.
Reception of communication from
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
inviting Council to attend Industrial
Development Conference.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce inviting the Council
to attend Industrial Development Conference scheduled for
October 14, 1955, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown
conveying his appreciation to the
Council for use of the Council Chamber
for recent Sheriffs' All-Zone Meeting.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, letter
from Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, directed to Police Chief
Grayson, thanking the Council for making the Council Chamber
available for use at the recent Sheriffs' All-Zone Meeting, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1955 - 5
357
Reception of invitation from City
of Miami, Florida, to attend
Annual American Municipal Congress.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes,
to the Council from City of Miami, Florida, to attend
Annual American Municipal Congress on November 27-30,
received and ordered placed on file.
Application from Black and White
Cab Company for permission to
establish two cab stands in the
City referred to the Chief of Police
for handling.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
invitation
the 32nd
1955, was
to establish cab stands on the northwest corner of 18th and Eye
Streets and on the east side of Chester Avenue between 19th and
20th Streets, was referred to the Chief of Police for handling.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$10.00 to Kern County Community
Service Organization for license
fee paid erroneously.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the
City Auditor was authorized to refund $10.00 to the Kern County
Community Service Organization for license fee paid erroneously.
Action on City Manager's report on
all night parking on'business streets
deferred for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, action
on certain recommendations contained in report from the City
Manager on all night parking on business streets was deferred for
two weeks.
Report on request contained in
telegram received from P. J. O'Donovan,
Manager of Construction Industries
Department, Los Angeles Chamber of
Commerce, deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Deolin, report on
request contained in telegram received from P. J. O'I~novan,
Manager of Construction Industries Department of the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce, was deferred for one week.
application from the Black and White Cab Company for permission
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1955 - 6
Council adopts policy relative to
planting in areas reserved for
pedestrians.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Council
adopted a policy whereby it was determined that no planting except
grass, will be permitted within the four foot sidewalk area
reserved for pedestrians on secondary streets, or within the six
foot area reserved for pedestrians on major streets.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No.
114 granting variance to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance
of a service station on property located
on the southeast corner of Belle Terrace
and "R" Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Zoning
Resolution No. 114 granting variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a service station on that property
located on the southeast corner of Belle Terrace and "H" Street,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1066 New Series amending Subdivision
(a) of Section 8 of Ordinance No.
879 New Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1066 New Series amending subdivision (a) of Section
8 of Ordinance No. 879 New Series, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1955 - 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-55 fixing
the salaries of certain officers and
employees of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by [k)olin, Resolution
No. 66-55 fixing the salaries of certain officers and employees
of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, claims
as audited by the Finance Connmittee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
Director of Public Works authorized
to reply to communication from the
Public Utilities Commission relative
to the proposed installation of
flashing light signals at the A. T.
and S. F. R~llway Crossings at "H"
Street and E. 21st Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, the
Director of public Works was authorized to reply to connnunication
from the Public Utilities Commission and advise that it is the
desire of the Council to reach an agreement for the installation
of two standard No. 8 flashing light signals at the A. T and
Santa Fe Railway crossings at "H" Street and E. 21st Street in
this City.
Permit granted Arthur Lerner dba
City Auto Wrecking to engage in the
business of Auto Wrecking at 300-19th
Street.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, permit was granted
Arthur Lerner, dba City Auto Wrecking, to engage in the business
of auto wrecking at 300-19th Street.
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1955 - 8
Decision on report submitted by
City Attorney recommending denial
of request of Mr. Sepanian for payment
for keeping the municipal dump open,
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, decision
on report submitted by City Attorney recommending denial of demand
made by Mr. Sepanian upon the City for the payment of $2400.00
claimed to be due to date, and for payment in the future of
$150.00 per month for keeping the municipal du3ap open, was
deferred for one week.
Action on report submitted by
Director of Public Works on study
of bids received for improving of
alley under Public Improvement
District No. 714, deferred for one
week.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, action on
report submitted by the Director of Public Works on study made of
~e bids received September 26th for the paving and improving of
the alley between 24th and 26th Streets and Encina and "F"
Streets, under Public Improvement District No. 714, was deferred
for one week.
Council adopts policy relative to
playback of recordings of Council
meetings.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adopted a policy whereby the public will be permitted to listen
to a playback of the previous Nonday's meeting at nine o'clock A.M.
on Wednesday, free of charge, but requests for playbacks of the
recordings at any other time, must be approved by the Council at
open meeting, with a fee of $5.00 an hour to be charged for this
service.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the Cit~f Bakersfierd,
ATTEST:
C~~'~a~Ex-~fflA~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1955
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 17, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R. Puder,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 10, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for 70 Electrollers.
This being the time set to open bids for 70 Electrollers,
all bids received were public opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the
Purchasing Agent for study and recommendation.
Failure of motion to deny application of
Jennie Seiford for variance to construct
a triplex and three garages at 322 Holtby
Road.
This being the time set to hold hearing before the Council
on appeal by Jennie Seiford to decision of Planning Commission
denying her application for a variance to construct a triplex and
three garages on that property designated as 322 Holtby Road, the
Mayor inquired of the City Clerk if any written protests or
objections to the granting of the variance had been received. The
City Clerk reported that several written protests had been filed
with'her, which protests were read.
The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place
set for hearing of protests or objections to the granting of the
application for the variance. After considerable discussion and
after all persons were given an opportunity to be heard, motion
was made by Croes, seconded by Doolin, that the decision of the
Planning Commission be upheld and the application denied. The
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1955 - 2
motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Croes, Doolin, Eveleth
Noes: Carnakis, Collins, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting application
of Jennie Seiford to construct triplex
and three garages on that property
located at 322 Holtby Road.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Zoning Resolution
granting application of Jennie Seiford to construct triplex and
three garages on that property designated as 322 Holtby Road,
under the conditions specified by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Croes voted in the negative on this motion.
Reception of Notice from Director
of Agriculture of hearing for purpose of
considering changes in fluid milk prices.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
Notice from Director of Agriculture of public hearings for the
purpose of considering changes in fluid milk prices, was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Manager
to negotiate
Upon a motion by Croes,
and City Attorney authorized
new contract with Mr. Sepanian.
seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Manager and City Attorney were authorized to negotiate new contract
with Mr. Sepanian for the operation of the City Dump, in order
to properly conduct the landfill operation.
Reception of report from City Attorney
recommending denial of demand made upon
the City by Mr. Sepanian for payment
for operation of the City Dump.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, report from
the City Attorney recommending denial of demand upon the City
from Mr. Sepanian for the payment of $2400.00 claimed to be due to
date and for payment in the future of $150.00 per month for the
operation of the City Dump, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1955 - 3
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution abandoning proceedings
in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 714 - improving of the
alley between 24th and 26th Streets
and Encina and F Streets.
This being the time set for further consideration of repert
submitted by the Director of Public Works on study made of the
bids received for the paving and improving of the alley between
24th and 26th Streets and Encina and F Streets, under Public
Improvement District No. 714, Mr. Calvin Conton, Attorney for
Safeway Stores, was given an opportunity to be heard. After
considerable discussion, upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Doolin, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
abandoning the proceedings under Public Improvement District No.
714.
City to accept Safeway Stores
offer to repave alley in accordance
with specifications furnished by the
City Engineer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
accepted offer of the Safeway Stores to correct error which was.
made by them when paving their portion of the alley between
24th and 26th Streets and Encina and F Streets, by expending
the a~nount necessary to repave the alley in accordance with
specifications furnished by the City Engineer, the actual work
of repaving to be deferred at the City's option.
Reception of report submitted by
Director of Public Works on bids
received for the paving and improving
of alley under Public Improvement
District No. 714.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, report
submitted by the Director of Public Works on bids received for
the paving and improving of alley under Public Improvement
District No. 714, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1955 - 4
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for September, 1955.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
City Auditor's Financial Report for September, 1955, was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds to oil parking lot on old
Court House site.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Auditor was authorized to transfer $500.00 from Account No.
ll-100-60, City Manager's Contingency Fund, to Account No. 31-511-12,
Director of Public Works, Road Materials, to be used for the oiling
of the public parking lot on the old Court House site.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Ralph L. and Edna M. Smith,
for Fire Station No. 8.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
Resolution of Acceptance of Deed from Ralph L. and Edna M. Smith
for the west 100.00 feet of the east 155.00 feet of the south
10.00 feet of the north 173.00 feet of the southeast quarter of
Section 16, Township 29 South, Range 28 East M.D.B. & M., to
be used for Fire Station No. 8, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Plans for Fire Station No. 8.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Plans
for Fire Station No. 8 were approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-55
authorizing the City Treasurer to
sign agreement for the transfer of
bonds deposited as security, from
present depositary, to Federal Reserve
Bank of San Francisco.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
Resolution No. 69-55 authorizing the City Treasurer to sign
agreement for transfer of bonds deposited as security, from present
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1955
5
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
depositary, to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, was
adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Mayor authorized to sign Agreement
with Blickshire Hotels and Motor
Courts, Inc. for removal of
encroachment on "H" Street, upon
filing of bond with the City.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with the Blickshire
Hotels and Motor Courts, Inc. covering the removal of encroaching
structures on "H"
the City.
Street, when performance bond has been filed with
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 718 declaring the intention of
the Council to order the vacation of
the alley in Block 619, from 33rd
Street to the Southern Pacific Right
of Way.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
of Intention No. 718 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
declaring its intention to order the vacation of the alley in
Block 619, from 33rd Street to the Southern Pacific Railway right
of way, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Encroachment Permit granted
F. H. Vaughn.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded 'by Croes,
from F. H. Vaughn for permit covering encraochment
1120 Radcliffe Avenue, was granted.
Sullivan
application
in front of
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1955 - 6
Encroachment Permit granted
Thomas E. Wingate.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, application
from Thomas B. Wingate for permit covering encroachment at 1213
Telegraph Avenue was granted.
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 checks on the Bank of America to
cover the respective amounts.
Rejection of offer from Union Oil
Company of California to renew oil lease
on northwest quarter of Section l0 of
Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, offer
received from the Union Oil Company of California to renew oil
lease on the northwest quarter of Section 10 of the Municipal Farm
was rejected, and the City Manager was authorized to negotiate for
a lease on the same terms offered the City by Western Gulf Oil
Company for Section 3 of the Municipal Farm.
Extension granted for presentation
of Thoroughfare Plan and Freeway
Report to the Council.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, extension
of time to January 4, 1956, was granted for presentation of
Thoroughfare Plan and Freeway Report to the Council and
memorandum outlining the work program on this report was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk instructed to direct a
"Get Well" letter to Mr. J. H. Hanks,
County Assessor.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City
Clerk was instructed to direct a letter to Mr. J. H. Hanks,
County Assessor, conveying the best wishes of the Council for
a speedy recovery from the illness which has confined him to the
hospital.
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1955 - 7
adjourned.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins,
seconded by Croes,
the Council
MAYOR of the C~ty of Bakersfield, C~li ort~-~Ta
ATTE ST:
CITg C,..:~r~ aria Ex-Officxo Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 24, 1955
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chmmber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 24, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend M. R. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids for construction of
San Dimas Street Sewer.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of San Dimas Street Sewer, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins,
the bids were referred to the City Manager and Director of Public
Works for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Tapertube
Pole Company to furnish 70
Electroliers.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, bid of
Tapertube Pole Company to furnish 70 Electrollers for a total price
of $16,724.06 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-55 of
the City Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, re-adopting Resolution No. 68-55
and directing notice be given inviting
proposals for work to be done in the
matter of the improvement of H Street
between the center line of Golden State
Avenue and the southwesterly right of
way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad,
in Public Improvement District No. 715,
in said City.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 70-55 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
re-adopting Resolution No. 68-55 and directing notice be given
inviting proposals for work to be done in the matter of the
improvement of H Street between the center line of Golden State
Avenue and the southwesterly right of way line of the Southern
Bakersfield, California, October 24, 1955 - 2
Pacific Railroad, in Public Improvement District No.
City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: None
715, in said
Eveleth, Schweitzer, SulliwLn
Adoption of Resolution No. 71-55
of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, determining
the general prevailing wage rates
applicable to the matter of the
improvement of H Street between the
center line of Golden State Avenue
and the southwesterly right of way
line of the Southern Pacific Railroad,
in Public Improvement District No. 715,
in said City.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, Resolution
No. 71-55 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,'
determining the general prevailing wage rates applicable to the
matter of the improvement of H Street between the center line of
Golden State Avenue and the southwesterly right of way line of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, in Public Improvement District No. 715,
in said City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, ~11ins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of copy of letter sent by
Board of Charity appeals and Soliciations
denying application of East Bakersfield
Post 682, American Legion, to solicit
funds in the City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, copy of
letter sent by the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations to
Mr. E. Richardson, denying application of East Bakersfield Post
682, American Legion, to solicit funds in the City, was received
and ordered placed on file.
?7O
Bakersfield, California, October 24, 1955 - 3
City Manager's report re all night
parking on business streets tabled
indefinitely.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
City Manager's report containing recommendations relative to all
night parking on business streets, was tabled indefinitely.
Permission granted American Legion,
Post No. 26, to hang banners on Chester
Avenue and Baker Street for Veterans'
Day celebration.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, permission
was granted American Legion, Post No. 26, to hang banners across
Chester Avenue and Baker Street for annual Veterans' Day celebration.
Adoption of Resolution No. 72-55
of the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield, rejecting all bids and
proposals for doing of the improvement
work under Resolution of Intention No.
714, and abandoning all proceedings
in connection with said work and Public
Improvement District No. 714.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
Resolution No. 72-55 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield
rejecting all bids and proposals for doing of the improvement
work under Resolution of Intention No. 714, and abandoning all
proceedings in connection with said work and Public Improvement
District No. 714, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 115
granting Conditional Use Permit to
Jennie Seiford to permit the construction
of triplex and three garages on property
designated as 322 Holtby Road.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer,
Zoning Resolution No. 115 granting Conditional Use Permit to
Jennie Seiford to permit the construction of a triplex and three
Bakersfield, California, October 24, 1955 - 4
garages on property designated as 322 Holtby Road, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for City's share of the expense for
installing crossing protection on 24th
Street and Southern Pacific Railroad crossing.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $2006.50 from Account No.
11-100-60, City Manager, Administration of Office, Unapplied
Appropriations, to Account No. 25-590-75, Public Works, Capital
Outlay, Signal and Communication Equipment, to provide funds for
the City's share of the expense for installing crossing protection
on 24th Street at the Southern Pacific Railroad Crossing No. B312.2.
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 checks on the Bank of America
to cover the respective amounts.
Reports covering examination of City's
Books and Accounts referred to the
Finance Committee for study and recommendatioa.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, reports
submitted by Mr. D. L. R. Pratt, certified public accountant,
covering examination of city's books and accounts, were referred
to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
MAYOR of the ~ty of Bakersfield,
California
CITY CLERI~ and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 31, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Sullivan
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R. Puder,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 24, 1955
were approved as presented.
Opening bids for 2 - 16 cubic
yard Packer Truck Dodies.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2 - 16
cubic yard Packer Truck Bodies, 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, Director
of Public Works and the Purchasing Agent for study and recommendatien.
Opening bids for 2 21,000
G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2 - 21,000
G.V.W. Truck Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by
Schweitzer, the bids were referred to the City Manager, Director
of Public Works and Purchasing Agent for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Glanville
Plumbing Company to construct San
Dimas Street Main Sewer, under certain
conditions outlined by the Director of
Public Works.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, bid of
Glanville Plumbing Company to construct San Dimas Street Main
Sewer for a total price of $51,200.00, under the conditions
outlined in letter from Director of Public Works, was accepted,
all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
the contract.
Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1955 - 2
273
Permission granted Jehovah's Witnesses
to hang banner across Chester Avenue
at 19th Street announcinb convention.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, permission
was granted Jehovah's Witnesses to hang banner across Chester
Avenue just north of 19th Street, to announce convention to be
held December 2-4, 1955.
Reception of report from State Board
of Equalization relative to
anticipated revenue to be derived from,
uniform sales and use tax law.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes,
communication from the State Board of Equalization reporting on
anticipated revenue to be received by cities under the Bradley-
Burns Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 73-55
approving Oil and Gas Lease with the
Western Gulf Oil Company.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 73-55 approving an oil and gas lease with Western Oil Company
for the SW~ of Section 3 and the NW¼ of Section 10, both in T. 30
S., R. 28 E., M. D B & M., and authorizing the mayor to execute
same on behalf of the City, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
None
Absent: None
City Manager authorized to lease
Druids' property on the northwest
corner of Kentucky and King Streets
for off-street parking purposes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the City
Manager was authorized to lease the Druids' property on the northwest
corner of Kentucky and King Streets for $50.00 per month, to be used
for off-street parking purposes.
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Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1955 - 3
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance prohibiting the moving
of sub-standard buildings into the City.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance which would
prohibit the moving of sub-standard buildings into the corporate
limits of the City.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for the purchase of land for
the opening of South P Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $248.75 from Account No.
11-100-60, City Nanager, Administration of Office, Unapplied
Appropriations, to Account No. 25-590-91, Public Works,
Capital Outlay, Land and Land Improvements, for the purchase
of land for the opening of South P Street.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for 6 replacement
sedans for the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 6
replacement sedans for the Police Department.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks on the Bank of
America to cover the respective amounts.
the
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Schweitzer,
MAYORC~ the~Cido~Ba~kers~ield, Ca-l-l-i~.
ATTEST:
CITY~ R~ ~x-bf~cioh~C~erk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1955
Minutes of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 7,
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin, Eveleth,
Absent: Croes
Invocation was
regular meeting of the Council of the
Council Chamber of the
1955.
Schweitzer, Sullivan
given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R.
Puder, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 31,
approved as presented.
of "H"
1955 were
Opening bids for the improvement
of "H" Street between Golden State
Avenue and Southern Pacific Railroad -
Public Improvement District No. 715.
This being the time set to open bids for the improvement
Street between Golden State Avenue and the Southern Pacific
Railroad - Public Improvement District No. 715, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the
Director of Public Works for his study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bids of Southern Garage
to furnish Packer Type Refuse Collection
Bodies and 21,000 G.V.W. Truck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, bids
of Southern Garage to furnish 2 - Hydepak #1655 Refuse Collection
Bodies for a total price of $8,126.70, and 2 - White #3016 Truck
Chassis, for a total price of $9,432.74 were accepted, and all
other bids were rejected.
Adoption of Resolution No. 74-55
ordering the vacation of the alley in
Block 619, from 33rd Street to the
S. P. Railway right of way.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Schweitzer,
Resolution No. 74-66 ordering the
619, from 33rd Street to the S. P.
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Doolin,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
vacation of the alley in Block
Railway right of way, was adopted
Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1955 - 2
following
1955:
Approval of salary increases
effective December 1, 1955.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the
salary increases were approved, effective December 1,
NAME CLASSIFICATION FROM STEP
TO STEP
Reception of communication from
office of Superintendent of Schools,
Visalia, California, thanking the
Council for courtesies extended.
Upon a motion by Schweitze}, seconded by Collins,
communication from Bob Rothschild, Secondary Coordinator in
the Superintendent of School office, Visalia, California, thanking
the Council for parking courtesies extended to him by the
Police Department while attending a meeting in Bakersfield, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of thank-you letter from
the First Methodist Church.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin,
Letter from the First Methodist Church board of trustees
thanking Fire Chief Pifer and his department for the efficient
handling of a fire which destroyed the old Carlock residence
and kept the damage to the church to a minimum, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Elgin Williams Building Inspector 4 5
J. E. Reed Inspector Grade I 5 6
M. R. Kirschnet Engineer 5 6
D. E. Hammond Hoseman 4 5
W. S. Mangrum Hoseman 4 5
L.E. Reed Hoseman 4 5
J. C. Sutton Hoseman 3 4
E. W. Wyatt Hoseman 4 5
Charles A. Honor Patrolman 4 5
Russell J. Blain Motor Patrolman 4 5
E. J. Burchett Motor Patrolman 4 5
Luther V. Hurst Motor Patrolman 4 5
E. L. Griffith Equipment Op. Gr. III 4 5
Bakersfield, California, November 7,1955- 3
Petition from Mercy Hospital for the
vacation of "C" Street between Truxtun
Avenue and 16th Street referred to the
Planning Commission and Director o£ Public
Works.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Doolin, petition
received from Mercy Hospital requesting the vacation of "C" Street
between Truxtun Avenue and 16th Street, was referred to the Planning
Commission and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from Gerald
J. Haberman relative to use of sanitary
bags in garbage cans in the College
Heights area.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
communication from Gerald J. Haberman commenting on the experiment
of using sanitary bags in the garage cans proposed to be conducted
in the College Heights area, was received and ordered placed on file.
Permission granted the Greater
Bakersfield Memorial to use the basement
of the old First Christian Church building
for storage purposes, and the City Attorney
instructed to prepare an agreement to cover.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, permission
was granted the Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital to use the
basement of the old First Christian Church building for storage
of supplies, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an
agreement with them to cover.
Report from Director of Public Works
on the widening and improving of Lakeview
Avenue held over for one week.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, a
report submitted by the Director of Public Works was held over for
one week for recommendation from Mr. Wild, attorney, who will
render assistance to the City in the preparation of the necessary
proceedings.
City Manager authorized to employ
Dean Hurley to negotiate for the
acquisition of additional property
for Weill Park.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
City Manager was authorized to engage the services of Mr, Dean Hurley
to negotiate for additional property for the enlargement of Weill Park.
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1955 - 4
Purchasing Agent authorized to increase
purchase order to Tapertube Pole Company
for electrollers.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to increase purchase order to
Tapertube Pole Company from 70 to 71 electrollers.
City Auditor authorized to issue check
to D. L. R. Pratt for examination
of City's books and accounts.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, the
City Auditor was authorized to issue a check to D. L. R. Pratt,
C. P. A., in amount of $1876.00, covering examination of the City's
books and accounts.
City Treasurer authorized to open
an account with the First Western Bank
and Trust Company for deposit of
City funds.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Collins, the
City Treasurer was authorized to open an account with the First
Western Bank and Trust Company for deposit of city funds.
Mayor appoints COuncil Committee to
meet with the administrative department
for the purpose of redistricting the
city ward boundaries.
At this time the Mayor appointed a Council Committee
composed of Councilmen Croes, Collins, and Carnakis, to meet with
the administrative department for the purpose of redistricting
the city ward boundaries.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1067 New Series prescribing rules
and regulations pertaining to the moving
into or relocation of buildings in the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin,
Emergency Ordinance No. 1067 New Series prescribing rules and regulations
pertaining to the moving into or relocation of buildings in the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read bY the
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, ~olin, Eveleth,
Noes: None
following vote:
Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, california, November 7, 1955 - 5
379
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 authorized to issue checks on the Bank of America to
cover the respective amounts.
City Attorney instructed to file a
protest with the Public Utilities
Commission in the matter of
application of Bakersfield Transit
Company for authority to abandon
portions of its passenger stage lines.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the
City Attorney was instructed to file a protest with the Public
Utilities Commission objecting only to the abandonment and
curtailment of service on certain passenger stage lines, as
requested in application of the Bakersfield Transit Company
filed with the Public Utilities Commission requesting authority
to reroute, extend and/or abandon portions of its routes.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins,
the Council adjourned.
seconded by Schweitzer,
MAYOR of the Ci~ of Bakersfield,
California ~
ATTEST:
CITY CL~RK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 14, 1955.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Collins
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R.
Puder, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the meeting of November 7, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Adoption of Resolution No. 78-55
of the City Council awarding the
Contract for the doing of the
work in the matter of the improvement
of "M" Street between the center line
of Golden State Avenue and the
southwesterly right of way line of
the Southern Pacific Railroad, in Public
Improvement District No. 715 in said
City.
Pursuant to the direction of the City Council, Director
of Public Works, Mr. J. Holfelder, reported that the low bid
received by the City for the proposed work in Public Improvement
District No. 715 was that of Dicco, Incorporated, for Eighteen
Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-three dollars and fifty
cents ($18,773.50), and the Director of Public Works reco~_mended
the award of the subject contract to said bidder.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 78-55, entitled "Resolution of Award of the City Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, awarding the contract for
the doing of the work in the matter of the Improvement of H
Street between the center line of Golden State Avenue and the
southwesterly right of way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad,
in Public Improvement District No. 715 in said City, was adopted
as read, and the Director of Public Works was authorized to
enter into a contract with Dicco, Incorporated, for the work
involved, contingent upon the approval in writing thereof of
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1955
the City Attorney,
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
by the following vote:
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Reception of resolution from the
Kern County Bar Association re City
Attorneys engaging in the private
practice of law.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, Resolution
from the Kern County Bar Association resolving that it is not
consistent with the public interest of the Kern County Bar Association
for members of the State Bar holding regularly constituted positions
as attorneys for the City or County to be permitted to engage in
the private practice of the law while they are holding such positions,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Communications protesting against
the curtailment of bus service in
certain areas ordered held for presentation
at public hearing before the Public
Utilities Commission. Administrative
Department to notify the Commission
of the Council's desire to have these
hearings held in the evening.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, communi-
cations protesting against the proposed curtailment of bus service
in certain areas by the Bakersfield Transit Company, were ordered
held for presentation at public hearings on the matter before
the Public Utilities Commission, and the administrative department
was instructed to notify the Commission that it is the desire of
the Council that some of the hearings be held in the evening to
enable more people to attend.
Approval of recommendation from City
Auditor relative to change in procedure
for future handling of vouchers
transmitted to the Council for approval.
A communication from the City Auditor recommending
certain changes in procedure for future handling of vouchers
when transmitted to the Council for approval was read~ and upon
a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the procedure as
outlined in the City Auditor's letter was approved.
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1955 - 3
City Manager instructed to inform the
State Division of Highways that the
Council does not favor their present
plan to carry a curb divider through
the subway at Truxtun and Union
Avenues.
A communication from the State Division of Highways
advising that traffic figures for Truxtun Avenue do not justify the
construction of a separation of Truxtun and Union Avenues as a part
of the pending underpass widening project was read, and upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager was instructed
to inform the State Division of Highways that in the opinion of
the Council the placing of a curb divider through the subway would
constitute the closing of Truxtun Avenue, and the members of the
Council will not consent to this type of construction until a public
hearing has been held on the matter.
Permission granted the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to
install two large banners advertising
the first annual MOTORVISTA.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce was granted permission to
install two large banners across city streets calling attention to
the first annual MOTORVISTA, which will display over 100 new 1956
models of automobiles at the Kern County fairgrounds.
Reception of report from the Director
of Public Works covering the proposed
widening and improving of Lakeview
Avenue between 10th Street and the
McKittrick Branch of the S. P Railway.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, report
from the Director of Public Works covering the proposed widening
and improving of Lakeview Avenue between 10th Street and the McKittrick
Branch of the S. P. Railway, was received and ordered placed on file,
and the matter was ordered held in abeyance pending Councilman Collins
return.
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1955.- 4
Reception of City Auditor's Financial
Report for October, 1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
City Auditor's Financial Report for October, 1955, was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Manager authorized to consult
with representatives from the high
schools relative to "Student Control
Day" in City government.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager was authorized to consult with representatives from the
four high schools of the City to discuss plans for a consolidated
"Student Control Day" in City government.
File of the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations to be kept at the
Police Department in a place accessible
to the public.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Doolin, the files
of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations were ordered
moved from the City Clerk's office to the Police Department, to be
kept in a place that is accessible to the public, as provided by
the ordinance, and any conflicting minute order was rescinded.
Mayor authorized to sign Utilities
Agreement with the State of California
covering the cost of relocating fire
hydrants at NE corner of Sonora and
Alpine Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Utilities
Agreement with the State of California covering the cost of
relocating fire hydrants at the NE corner of Sonora and Alpine
Streets was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign on
behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Grant Deed for sewer line on
Industrial Sites property.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer,
Resolution of Acceptance of Grant Deed from Joseph and Margaret
Gannon, Clifton and Lila Carpenter and S. B. and Betty Gill for
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1955 - 5
sewer line on Industrial Sites property,
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
was adopted by the
Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed for easement for sewer purposes
across Industrial Sites property.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed for easement for sewer purposes from Joseph and
Margaret Gannon, Clifton and Lila Carpenter, Claude and Viola
Blodget, and S. B. and Betty Gill, on the south 5 feet of Lot 17 and
the North 5 feet of Lot 18, Tract 1646, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1068 New
Series altering the boundaries of the
First, Second, Third, Sixth and Seventh
Wards of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance
No. 1068 New Series altering the boundaries of the First, Second,
Third, Sixth and Seventh Wards of the City of Bakersfield, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Croes, Deolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 75-55
authorizing the issuance of City of
Bakersfield Off-Street Parking Revenue
Bonds and of $880,000 Principal Amount
of Series A Bonds.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Resolution
No. 75-55 authorizing the issuance of City of Bakersfield Off-Street
Parking Rewenue Bonds and of $880,000 Principal Amount of Series A
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1955 - 6
Bonds, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 76-55
approving Of~cial Statement and
authorizing ahd directing the sale
of $880,000 Principal Amount of
City of Bakersfield Off-Street Parking
Revenue Bonds, Series A.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 76-55 approving Official Statement and authorizing and directing
the sale of $880,000 Principal Amount of City of Bakersfield Off-
Street Parking Revenue Bonds, Series A, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution No. 77-55
authorizing and directing the issue
of one temporary bond to evidence
City of Bakersfield Off-Street
Parking Revenue Bonds, Series A.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
No. 77-55 authorizing and directing the issue of one temporary bond
to evidence City of Bakersfield Off-Street Parking Revenue Bonds,
Series A, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Vouchers
No. 1516 to No. 1584, inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee,
were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
on the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, November.14, 1955 - 7
Mayor authorized to send letter
of commendation to Mr. Dan Sill
for his efforts in bringing another
Lockheed factory to this community.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Mayor was authorized to send a letter to Mr. Dan Sill commending
him for his personal efforts in bringing another Lockheed factory
to the community, which is of great economic value to the City.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1069 New Series amending Section 10
of Ordinance No. 944 New Series.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1069 New Series amending Section 10 of Ordinance
No. 944 New Series by adding thereto a new paragraph to be
designated as (c), was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
City Auditor authorized to refund
overpayment of City sales tax to
Tower Beauty Salon.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the
City Auditor was authorized to refund $17.97 to the Tower
Beauty Salon, which represents an overpayment of the City Sales
Tax for quarter ending September 30, 1955.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Quit-Claim Deed from the Union Oil
Company of California for a portion of
the Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
Resolution of Acceptance of Quit-Claim Deed from the Union
Oil Company of California for a portion of the Municipal Farm,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Bakersfield, California, November 14, 1955 - 8
City Attorney instructed to file an
answer to petition of Bonanza Airlines
with the Civil Aeronautics Board.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Attorney was instructed to file an answer to petition of Bonanza
Lines for reconsideration, with the Civil Aeronautics Board and
request the Board to:
1. Grant the extension of Southwest Airways between
Bakersfield and Las Vegas
Confirm the route awarded to Southwest from
Bakersfield to Palmdale/Lancaster, Burbank and
Los Angeles; and to Monterey, San Jose and
San Francisco
Deny the application of Bonanza Air Lines to
provide service between Las Vegas and Los Angeles
if the granting of this application would in any
manner jeopardize the service which was recently
awarded to Southwest Airways from Bakersfield to
LOs Angeles by Palmdale/Lancaster and Burbank.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR 6f the C'~y of Bakersfield,California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK a~'~n x~ c~o 'C~!~k~o ~t he
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall, at eight o'clock P. M. November 21, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Collins
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R. Puder,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 14, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Opening bids to furnish 6 - 4 door
Sedans for the Police Department.
being
This
the time set to open bids to furnish 6 - 4 door
sedans for the Police Department, 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 and Purchasing
Agent for study and recommendation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution prohibiting diagonal parking
on any street upon the completion
of an improvement project which is
financed with gas tax funds.
A communication from the State Division of Highways
advising that approval will not be forthcoming from them of the
project statement providing for the expenditure of gas tax funds
during the 1956 fiscal year until the Council has passed a
resolution prohibiting diagonal parking on the programmed projects,
was read, and upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Croes, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution prohibiting
parking on any street upon the completion of an improvement project
which is financed wholly or partly with gas tax funds.
Additional time granted Sierra Pipe
and Supply Company to remove the
encroachment on the south side of 13th
Street east of "S" Street.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, 30 days
additional time after the ending of the sand and gravel strike, was
granted to the Sierra Pipe and Supply Company to remove encroach-
ment on the south side of 13th Street east of "S" Street.
diagonal
Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1955- 2
Reception of communication from
Councilman H. H. Collins.
Upon a motion by Eveleth,
communication from Councilman H.
the present time in Kansas City,
seconded by Schweitzer,
H. Collins advising that he is at
Missouri, attending his mother,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Supplement to petition received from
Mercy Hospital for the abandonment of
"C" Street between Truxtun Avenue and
16th Street referred to the Planming
Commission.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
supplement to petition already received from the Mercy Hospital for
the abandonment of "C" Street between Truxtun Avenue and 16th
Street, was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Action on communication from O. D.
Williams relative to erection of
a structure in the utility easement
on southwest corner of First and Eye
Streets deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, action
on communication received from O. D. Williams relative to the
erection of a structure in the utility easement on the property of
A. F Tognini on the southwest corner of First and Eye Streets,
was deferred for one week to clarify the rights of the Council.
Statement from Mr. Frank R. Blick on
subject of P. I. District No. 715,
referred to the City Attorney for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, statement
from Mr. Frank Blick on subject of Public Improvement District No.
715 was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Matter of increase in salaries
for certain city employees deferred
until first meeting in January.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the matter
of increase in salaries of certain city employees was deferred until
the first meeting in January, for consideration by the Council as
a committee of the whole.
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Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1955 - 3
Summary report of the Council Committee
for redistricting of wards held over for
one week.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, summary
report of the Council Committee for redistricting of wards was
held over for one week.
Three applications for encroachment
permits for use of pedestrian walkway
between Telegraph ~;enue and Shattuck
Avenue granted.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the following
encroachment permits were granted for use of unimproved pedestrian
walkway between Telegraph Avenue and Shattuck Avenue:
Arthur W. Kelly,
Lloyd A. Hamann
W. E. Dittman
Jr.
Adoption of Resolution
1300 Telegraph Avenue
1301 Shattuck Avenue
1305 Shattuck Avenue
No. 79-55 adopting
budget and approving Memorandum of
Agreement for expenditure of Gas Tax
Allocation for Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, Resolution
No. 79-55 adopting budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement
expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
for
Permit granted Arthur Lerner to
engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Croes, permit
was granted Arthur Lerner, dba City Auto Wrecking, to engage in
business of Automobile Dealer at 300-19th Street.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Vouchers No.
1585 to No. 1662, inclusive, as audited by the Finance Committee were
approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to issue checks
on the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1955 - 4
City Manager authorized to
dispose of drapery material.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
the City Manager was authorized to dispose of unused drapery
material for a price of 50~ per yard.
Council establishes policy relative
to use of Council Chamber.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council established its policy that the Council Chamber will be
reserved for the use of official governmental agencies only.
Rejection of offer from attorney of
Mr. SePanian for release of Municipal
Dump.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, offer
from attorney acting for Mr. Sepanian relative to release of
Municipal Dump, was rejected, and the City Attorney was instructed to
inform him of the Council's action.
Permission granted City Manager
to take second half of his vacation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Manager was granted permission to take the second half of his annual
vacation beginning December 27, 1955.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Eveleth, the
~YO~ of ~he City of Bakersfield,
C~lif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1955
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 28, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer,
Absent: Collins
the City
the City
Sullivan
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn R. Puder,
Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1955 were
approved as presented.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center
to furnish 6 - 4 door Sedans for the
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, bid of Motor
Center to furnish 6 - 4 door sedans for the Police Department for
a total price of $10,252.77, which price includes the retention
of Car No. 64, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of thank-you note from
Mr. Dan C. Sill.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, a note
from Mr. Dan Sill thanking the Council for letter of November 21,
1955, was received and ordered placed on file.
Council has no objection to
encroachment in public utility
easement on SW corner of First
and Eye Streets at this time.
A report from the City Attorney on request from O. D.
Williams to erect structure in the utility easement on southwest
corner of First and Eye Streets was read, and upon a motion by
Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, the Council went on record as not
objecting to the encroachment at this time.
Reception of report from City Attorney
on statement from Mr. Frank Blick
relative to Public Improvement District
No. 715.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, report from
the City Attorney on statement from Mr. Frank Blick relative to
Public Improvement District No. 715, was received and ordered placed
on file.
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Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1955 - 2
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution to be forwarded to Governor
Knight requesting the construction of
an overpass or installation of signal
lights at Truxtun and Union Avenues.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution, to be forwarded
to Governor Knight, reciting the facts and requesting the construction
of a simple overpass or the installation of a system of traffic
signals at Truxtun Avenue, as a part of the widening of the Union
Avenue Underpass.
approved,
Approval of Plan and the
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for pipe line
in Castro Ditch through Lowell
Saunders Park.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, plan was
and authorization was granted the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for pipe
Saunders Park.
line in Castro Ditch through Lowell
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for construction of well in
Lowell Saunders Park.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing
of all labor, well rig, tools, equipment and materials including
casing, for the drilling, casing, swabbing, and developing of a
24 inch rotary drilled, single cased,
Lowell Saunders Park.
Purchasing Agent
for bids for one
gravel envelope well, in
authorized to advertise
30 R. P. Turbine Pump
Unit installed in well in Lowell Saunders
Park.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Doolin, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to call for bids for 30 H. P.
Turbine Pump Unit installed in well in Lowell Saunders Park.
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Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1955 - 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 80-55 of
statement of policy regarding operation
of Bradley-Burns Uniform I~cal Sales
and Use Tax Law.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 80-55 of declaration of policy regarding operation of the Bradley-
Burns Uniform Local S~les and Use Tax Law was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 81-55
reestablishing parall~ parking
in certain streets to make available
funds from State Highway Fund for
improvement of City streets.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth,
Resolution No. 81-55 reestablishing parallel parking in certain city
streets in order to make available such proportionate share from
the State Highway Fund as may be allocated to the City for expenditure
toward the construction and maintenance of major city streets and of
secondary streets in the City, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Walter W. Snyder for parcel
of land for opening of south "P" Street.
of
of
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Upon a motion by Sullivan,
Acceptance of Deed from Walter W.
land for the opening of south "P"
seconded by Croes, Resolution
and Nova L. Snyder for a parcel
Street, was adopted by the
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
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Bakersfield, California, N~vember 28, 1955 - 4
Mayor authorized to sign Agreement
with Greater Bakersfield Memorial
Hospital Association for use of
portion of First Christian Church
building.
Upon a motion by Doolin, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor
was authorized to sign an Agreement with the Greater Bakersfield
Memorial Hospital Association for use of a portion of the First
Christian Church building for the storage of fixtures and other
Mayor authorized to sign Agreement
with D~wntown Business Association and
East Bakersfield Progressive Club for
decoration of city streets for Christmas.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor
was authorized to sign Agreement with the Downtown Business Associ-
ation and the East Bakersfield Progressive Club for the decroation of
City streets for the Christmas season.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Vouchers
No. 1663 to No. 1711 inclusive, as approved by the Finance Committee
were allowed, and the City Auditor wan authorized to issue checks
on the Bank of America to cover the respective amounts.
Petition for institution of proceedings
for the establishment of an alley east
of "P" Street and the south side of
Townsley Avenue referred to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Schweitzer, petition
for the institution of proceedings for the establishment of an alley
east of "P" Street and the south side of Townsley Avenue, was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
City Auditor authorized to refund amount of
unused portion of business license to
General Electric Company.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Auditor was authorized to refund $29.00 to the General Electric
Company for the unused portion of their City business license.
personal property.
Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1955
Mayor authorized to sign Agreement
with Lucy F. Herring for property
to be used for off-street parking.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Eveleth, the
Mayor was authorized to sign ~reement with Lucy F. Herring
for property described as Lots 29, 30, 31 and 32 of Block 25,
Bakersfield formerly Kern, and permission was granted to place the
deed and the agreement in escrow.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Council adjourned.
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ATTEST:
CITY C~EIIK and Ex-Offic'~er~ of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
TERM - 4 YEARS
REGULAR MEMBERS
TERM EXPIRES
Charles Frederic Green
Jas. W. Shurley
Walter Weichelt
Robert E. King
Mrs. Otis Wheeler
Ostin Trogdon
April
April
April 17
April 17
April 17
April 17
17. 1958
17 1957
1959
1958
i959
1956
Rex F. Whittemore
Harry D. Headen
Walter Wickersham
POLICE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TERM - 6 YEARS
December 31, 1956
December 31, 1960
December 31, 1958
John C. Gault, Chairman
Raymond G. Taylor
R. H. Hackett
FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TERM - 6 YEARS
December 31, 1955
December 31, 1959
December 31, 1957
EX-OFFIC10
MEMBERS
J. Holfelder
Ken Croes
J. A. O1sson
MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENTS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
TERM - 4 YEARS
Orral S. Luke
Richard Tigner
Charles Anspach
D. M. "Ted" Mills
E. Wayne Taylor
December 31, 1956
December 31, 9957
December 31, 1957
December 31, 1958
December 31, 1958
BOARD OF CHARITY SOLICITATIONS AND APPEALS
Jack Levy, Chairman
Dr. Stephen Montgomery
Harry Blair
Mrs. Mary Chambers
Harold Wadman
Warren B. Bruce
Henry H. Collins, Councilman
Edwin W. Wilson
BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND APPEALS
R. E. McCarthy, Chairman
O. D. Williams
James Hicks
Jere Sullivan
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Ralph Weiss
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
Sullivan, Vest
Sullivan, Croes, Vest
Croes, Collins
Carnakis, Eveleth, Collins
Vest, Eveleth, Carnakis
Vest, Sullivan
Croes, Carnakis, Vest
Croes, Collins, Sullivan
Vest, Carnakis
Carnakis, Vest
Schweitzer, Gunn, Holfelder,
Carnakis, Croes
Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth
Carnakis, Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, December l, 1955
r .
Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at 4:30 P.M. December l, 1955.
Present: Carnakis, Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Absent: Collins, Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 82-55
authorizing the Mayor to forward a
letter of protest and appeal to the
Governor relative to the construction
of an overpass to carry Truxtun Avenue
over Highway 99.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution
No. 82-55 authorizing the Mayor to forward a letter to Governor Goodwin
J. Knight protesting against the plans of the Division of Highways to
Block Truxtun Avenue at Highway 99 and appealing for further consideration
by the Division of Highways to determine the feasibility of constructing
an overpass to carry Truxtun Avenue over Highway 99, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins,
Doolin, Eveleth, Schweitzer, Sullivan
Croes
Letter of sympathy ordered sent
to Councilman Ken Croes.
Upon a motion by Schweitzer, seconded by Doolin, a letter
was ordered sent to Councilman Ken Croes extending the sincere sympathy
of the Council in the recent death of his father.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schweitzer, the
Council adjourned.
MA ~/ty 'e
ATTEST:
CITY ana 'E f k of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California