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Bakersfield, CoAifornia, January 5, 1953
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. January 5,'1953.
~Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 29, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
Reception of letter from Bruce McKnight,
C.P.A., relative to contribution from
city for representation at the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph rate hearing.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, letter from
Bruce McKnight, C.P.A. of Stockton, requesting contribution of $250.00
from the City for representation at the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
rate hearing before the Public Utilities Commission, was received and
ordered placed on file for further study.
Colonel Baker~Statue to remain at
its present locatio~ on the Municipal
Farm.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the City Manager
was instructed to leave the statue of Colonel Baker at its present
location on the Municipal Farm until such time as the new City Hall is
constructed.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 962 -
New Series prescribing t~me within
which to receive ballots of absent
voters.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No.
962 New Series prescribing time within which to receive ballots of
absent voters, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution granting exemption to Mercy
Hospital from taxes and assessments on
all of Block 413B.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution granting exemption to
Mercy Hospital from taxes and assessments on all of Block 413B.
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Approval of plan to accompany
request to the Public Utilities
Commission for approval of widening
of S. P. R. R, Crossing at Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by'Carnakis, secnnded by Shurley, plan to accompany
request to the Public Utilities Commission for approval of widening of
Southern Pacific Railroad Crossing at Union Avenue was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 964 New
Series repealing Emergency Ordinance
961 New Series.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance No. 964
New Series repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 961 New Series passed December
29, 1952, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 963 New
Series amending Subsection (a) of
Section 8 of Ordinance No. 879 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Shurley,
963 New Series amending Subsection
New Series, was
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No.
(a) of Section 8 of Ordinance No. 879
adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Acceptance of bid of Sidney Dunk,
C.P.A., to audit books and accounts
of the City for period ending June 30,
1953.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, bid of Sidney
M. Dunk, certified public accountant, offering to audit the books and
accounts of the City for period ending June 30, 1953, for a total fee of
$1400.00 was accepted as the best bid, and all other bids were rejected.
Mayor authorized to execute contract
with Golden Bear Oil Company for
Diesel Fuel.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to execute contract with the Golden Bear Oil Company to furnish
Diesel Fuel requirements.
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City Manager and Director of l~ublic
Works instructed to request the Public
Utilities Commission to place lights
at Truxtun Avenue ahd Bun~et' Railroad
Crossing on Edison Highway.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by C~rnakis, the City Manager
and Director of Public Works were instructed to contact the Public Utilities
Commission relative to the p~acing of lights at intersection of Truxtun
Avenue and Sunset Railroad Crossing.
City Attorney instructed to cooperate
with County Counsel to obtain refund
of ad valorem tax assessed to residents
of SunsetLMay£1ower area for Union Avenue
Sanitation District.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by ~mith, the,City Attorney
was instructed to cooperate with the County Counsel to obtain a refund of
the ad valorem tax assessed against residents of Sunset-Mayflower ~rea
for the Union Avenue Sanitation District, and to endeavor to have this
tax removed before the ffelt.taxing period.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a'motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the claims
as audited by the Finance Committee ~re allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective'amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Carnakis, the Council
Clerk of the Council
of the City of BakersYield, California
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Minutes'of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
P.M. January 12, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 1953 were read
and approved as-read.
Opening bids on pipe line, pumping
unit and structures at Sewer Farm.
This being the time set to open bids to construct pipe line,
pumping unit and structures at the Municipal Farm, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded
by Saunders, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study,
recommendation and report back at this meeting.
Reception of report of City Hall
Building Committee as presented by
Councilman L. W. Saunders, Chairman.
Upon a motloft by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, report of City Hall
Building Committee as presented by' Councilman L. W. S~unders, Chairman,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from County Surveyor
requesting right of way across the
Municipal Farm referred to the City
~anager for Study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, communication from
the County Surveyor reque~sting right of way across the Municipal Farm,
was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from the
Director of l~ublic Works relative to
employees of that department not
meeting the residence qualifications
of the City Charter.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication from
the Director of Public Works reportin~ on employees of the Public Works
Department not meeting the residence qualifications of the City Charter
was received and ordered placed on file.
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Reception of letter from Edward M. Easton,
member of the Planning Commission, requesting
expressiqn from the Council as to why
Resolution No. 66-52 was not referred to
the Planning Commission for a report before
being adopted by the Council:
Upon a'motion by'Carnakis, seconded by Vest, letter from
Edward M. Easton, Member of the Planning Commission, requesting
expression from the Council as to why Resolution No. 66-52 was not
referred to the Planning Commission for a report before being adopted
by the Council, was received and ordered placed on file.
Vacation of "~' Street between 23rd
and 24th Street referred back to the
Planning Commission for further study.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, ~the proposed
vacation of "W' Street between 23rd and 24th Street was referred back
to the Planning Commission for further study.
Acceptance of report of Planning
Commission recommending granting of
application of Harold E. Woodworth,
Harold L. Pomeroy and Hugh S. Jewerr
for a variance in zoning to permit the
construction, etc. of a private office
.and parking area on F Street.
Upon a motion by Vande~lei, seconded by Shurley, certificate
of findings of fact presented by the Planning Commission recommending
the granting of application of Harold E. Woodworth, Harold L. Pomeroy and
Hugh S. Jewerr for a variance of zoning affecting that certain property
as hereinafter described and zoned as an R-4 (General Multiple
Residential) District to permit the construction and operation of a
private office and parking area on that property now designated as 220].
and 2213 F Street was accepted, and the City Attorney was instructed
prepare the necessary resolution granting the variance.
Acceptance of Planning Commission report
recommending the~granting of application
of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Whittemore for a
variance of zoning to permit the
construction and operation of a super
market, drug store, variety store, etc.
on that property located on the west
side of Chester Avenue between Wilson
Road and the Southern Pacific Asphalto
Branch railroad.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, certificate of
findings of fact presented by the Planning Commission recommending the
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granting of application of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Whittemore for a variance of
zoning affecting that certain property zoned as an Interim R-1 (One-
Family Residential) District to permit the construction and operation
of a super~ market, drug store, variety store, beauty shop, mortgage
company, construction engineering and drafting office, real estate office,
filling station, four office buildings and a frozen food locker on that
property located on the west side of South Chester Avenue between Wilson
Road and the Southern Pacific Asphalto Branch Railroad, was accepted, and
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution to
grant the variance.
Acceptance of report of the Planning
Commission recommending the granting of
application of Harry E. Long for a
variance in zoning affecting that certain
property described as an R-2 (Two-Family
Residential) District to permit the
construction of a single family residence
on that property designated as 1525
Magnolia Street.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, certificate of
findings of fact presented by the Planning Commission recommending the
granting of application of Harry E. Long for a variance in zoning to
permit the construction of a single family residente in an R-2
(Two-Family Residential) District at 1525 Magnolia Street, was accepted,,
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution
to grant the variance.
Reception of report from the Pla~ng
Commission on the matter regarding the
request to use Central Park for other
than park purposes. City Manager
instructed to secure appraisals of the
property and report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the report of the
Pianning C~mmission relative to the use of Central Park for other than
park purposes was received and ordered placed on file, and the City Manager
was instructed to ~cure appraisals of the property and report back to the
Council.
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Reception of report of. the Planning
Com~ssion on the location of the Beale
Memorial Clock Tower.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, report of the
Planning Commission on the ~ocation of the Beale Memorial Clock Tower
was received and ordered placed on file.
Report from the Planning Commission
on the City Hall Study as presented by
the City Hall Building Committee held
over one week.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, report from the
Planning Commission on the City Hall study as presented by the City
Hall Building Committee, was held over for one week.
Denial of request from Mary Merino
for refund of unused portion of
business license.
Upon a motion by Saunders, secQnded by $hurley, request from
Mary Merino, dba Madame Marie, palmist, far refund of unused portion
of business license, was denied.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$11.50 to L. Robert Choler for
unused portion of business license.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
tot was authorized to refund $11.50 to L. Robert
~f business license.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1-53
granting Mercy Hospital exemption
from taxes and assessments on all
of Block 4!3B.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 1-53 granting exemption to Mercy Hospital from tax assessments
on Block 413B of the City of Bakersfield, together with improvements
and personal property thereon, for the years 1950-51, 1951-52, 1952-5:3,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Shurley, the City Audi-
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Request from General Pipe and Salvage
for Encroachment permit for truck scale
on the south side of 32rid Street referred
to the City Manager for further study.
U~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, request from
General Pipe and Salvage for Encroachment permit for truck scales on the
south side of 32rid Street was referred to the City Manager for further study
and report back to the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2-53
amending Subdivision (d) of Paragraph 1
and 2 of Resolution No. 54-52 - Parking
Meter Zones.
Upon a motioff by Smith, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 2-53
amending Subdivision (d) of Paragraph i and 2 of Resolution No. 54-52 -
Parking Meter Zones, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnmkis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes:~ None
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to execute Notice
of Completion of Sewage Treatment Works
by Wonderly Construction Company~ and
City Auditor authorized to issue. warrant
for amount due.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the Mayor was
authorized to exeuute Notice of Completion of the Sewage Treatment Works
by Wohderly Construction Company, and the City Auditor was authorized to
issue warrant for amount due at the present time, less hold-back of
$10,000.00.
City Auditor authorized to issue warrants
for one month's pay to retiring fire
department employees.
In accordance with recommendation of Chief Engineer P. C.
Plier, the City Auditor was authorized to issue warrants for one month's
pay to Captain JJohn C. Ogden and Hoseman J. S. Burtch, Fire Department
employees retiring as of February 1, 1953.
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Engineering Division of Department of
Public Works directed to prepare Plans
and Specifications for the widening
and paving of F Street between 19th and
24th Street.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, the Engineerings
Division of the Department of the Public Works was directed to prepare
Plans and Specifications for the widening and paving of F Street
between 19th and 24th Streets with special assessment proceedings tc
be instituted to pay the cost of all frontage paving equivalent to
a residence street and the balance of the improvement to be paid
from the City's share of the Highway Users Tax.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion' by Camskis, seconded by Vest, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adjuurnment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the
Council adjourned.
OR f the Cit ~y of Bakersfield, Cal~.
ATTEST:
CITY CLE~E and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, C~liforn~a
Bakersfield, California, January 19, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Carpenter's Union Hall at eight otclock
P.M. January 19, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: ~ None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 12, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Bids for pipeline, pumping unit
and structures at Municipal Farm held
over one week. City Manager instructed
to give recommendation on some other
methods of construction.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Saunders, bids for
the construction of pipeline, pumping unit and structures at the Municipal
Farm were held over one week, and the City Manager was instructed to make
study and recommendation on other methods of construction.
Approval of salary increases
effective February 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the following
salary increases were approved, effective February 1, 1953:
NAME POSITION FROM TO~
H. A. Sisco
R. M. Thorpe
Richard M. Mason
Rarry J. Cessna
James E. Heflin
Engineer $339 $356
Hoseman 331 348
Detective 383 402
Motor Patrolman 356 374
Mechanic 327 343
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 698 declaring the intention of the
Council to order the vacation of an alley
in Block 193, Bakersfield and setting time
of hearing thereon.
Upon a motloft by Smith, seconded by Vest, recommendation oil the
Planning Commission was accepted, and Resolution of Intention No. 698
declaring the int'ention of the Council to order the vacation of an alley
in Block 193, Bakersfield, and setting
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley,
Noes: None
time of hearing thereon, was adopted
Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
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Adoption of Planning Commission report
and recommendations on City Hall study.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Planning
Commission's re~ort containing recommendations relative to City:Hall
building program as presented by the City Hall Building Committee was
Councilmen Vanderlei and Vest voted in the negative on this
adopted.
motion.
City Attorney instructed to prepare the
necessary documents to grant 30 foot
right qf way to the County of Kern along
the east side of the Municipal Farm.
U~on a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare the necessary documents to grant a 30 foot right
of way along the east side of Section 22, T. 30 S., R. 38 E., M.D.B. &~
M., of the M~nicipal Farm.
Encroachment Permit No. 6 granted to
General Pipe and Salvage for truck
scales on the south side of 32rid Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, secondqd by Shurley, Encroachment Permit
No. 6 was granted to the General Pipe and Salvage for truck scales on
the south side of 32nd Street subject to the following conditions:
The owner shall agree to have the encroachment
removed by the expiration date, or at an
earlier date if so requested by the City Council.
The owner shall complete the agreements
required by Ordinance No. 904 New Series,
within fifteen days, and shall at all times
during the term of the permit comply with
the requirements of the said ordinance.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
report for December, 1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the City
Treasurer's Financial report for December, 1952 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Upon
Adoption of Resolution No. 3-53
of proposed annexation o~ uninhabited
territory and setting time for hearing.
a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, Resolution No.
3-53 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as
Frampton Acres No. 3 and setting the time for hearing thereon as the
24th
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
day of February, 1953, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
None
None
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Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 50
granting variance to permit the construction
and operation of a private office and parking
area on property now designated as 2201 and
2213 F Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution No.
50 granting vlriance to Harold E. Woodworth, Harold L. Pomeroy and Hugh S.
Jewerr tO permit,the construction and operation of a private office and
parking area on property now designated as 2201 and 2213 F Street,
was adopted as read by the
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders,
Noes: None
Absent: None
following vote:
Shurley, Smith,
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Zoning Resolut~n No. 51
granting variance to Mr. & Mrs. Rex Whittemore
to permit the construction, etc. of a Super
Market, drug store, etc.
Upon'a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, Zoning Resolution
No. 51 granting variance to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Whirremote to permit the
construction and operation of a super market, drug store~ variety store,
beauty shop, mortgage company, construction engineering and dr~fting office,
real estate office, filling station, four office buildings and a frozen
food locker on that property located on the west side of south Chester
Avenue between Wilson Road and the Southern~acific Asphalto Branch
Railroad, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 52
granting variance of zoning to permit the
construction of a single family residence
at 1525 Magnolia Street.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith~ Zoning Resolution No.
~52 granting variance to H. E. Long to permit the construction of a single
family residence at 1525 Magnolia Street, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
'Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed~ and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounl~s.
Purchasing Agent authorized to call
for bids for various items.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to call for bids for the following:
Materials for spMinkler system in Wayside Park
Drilling water well in Wayside Park
Pump and Motor fdr well in Wayside Park
Bulldozer blade for City Tractor No. 112
Motor Grader to replace City Equipment No. 101
Two Track assemblies for the 1940 Caterpillar ModeleD7
Councilman Vest voted in the negative on this motion.
-City~Auditor authorized to issue
warrant-to Motor Center for $167.00
in lieu of trade-in on purchase of 3/4
ton Pickup Truck.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor was
'authorized to issue warrant to Motor Center in amount of $167.00 in lieu
of trade-in on 3/4 ton Pickup truck.
City Manager authorized to obtain option
on property located on north side of 20th
Street between L and M Streets, to be used
for off-street parking.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the ~ity
Manager was authorized to obtain option to purchase on property located
on the north side of 20th Street between L and M Streets to be used for
off-street parking, and make report to the Council.
, Authority granted City Manager and Assistant
City Manager, as well as Councilmen Carnakis
and Vest, to attend Conference on Municipal
Refuse Collection and Disposal at Berkeley,
February 5 and 6.
Upon a ~otion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Manager,
Assistant City Manager and Councilmen Vest and Carnakis, were authorized
to attend conference on Municipal Refuse Collection and Disposal to
be held at the University of California in Berkeley on February 5 and ~$.
The City'Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant to cover the
registration fees for the conference.
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was
amendment to the Fire Department pension fund in the City Charter,
submitted to the electors at the March 24, 1953 election.
Adjournment.
Upon a, motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis,
adjourned.
City Attorney instructed to study proposed
charter amendment to be placed on ballot
March 24, 1953.
Upon a ~otion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the City Atl;orney
instructed to study and report back to the Council relative to proposed
to be
the Council
NAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at 911-20th Street,
January 26, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: Saundqrs
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1953 were read
and apRroved as read.
City Manage~ instructed to investigate
the possibility of having track assemblies
for 1940 Caterpillar Model D7 repaired.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager
was instructed to investigate the possibility of having track assemblies
for 1940 Caterpillar Tractor Model D7 repaired, or if not feasible, to
purchase the assemblies on the open market.
Reception of communication from the State
Division of Highways relates to the
installation of lighting on East Truxtun
Avenue at the Sunset Railway crossing.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, letter frommthe
State Division of Highways advising that at the earliest opport~ni~y
they will make a detailed study to determine if the frequency of
accidents occurring during hours of darkness would indicate that lights
should be installed on East Truxtun Avenue at the Sunset Railway crossi~mg,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from County of Kern relative
to proposed South "P' Street extension
referred to the Planning Commission for study.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, communication from
County of Kern Surveyor's office relative to proposed extension of South
"~' Street, was referred to the Planning Commission for study.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report of the Firemen's Disability
and Retirement Fund for calendar year of
1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Treasu~.er's
Financial Report of the Firemen's Disability and Retirement Fund for
calendar year of 1952 was received and ordered placed on file.
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All bids for construction of pipe line,
pumping unit and structures at the Municipal
Farm rejected as excessive. City Manager
authorized to re-advertise for bids on basis
of changed specifications.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, all bids received
for the construction of pipe line, pumping unit and structures at the
Municipal Farm w~re rejected as excessive, and the City Manager was
authorized to re-advertise for bids on the basis of changed specifications.
Action on acquisition of parking
lot on 20th Street between M an~
L Streets deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, action on
acquisition of parking lot on 20th Street between M and L Streets was
deferred for one week until a more comprehensive study can be made.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$?§.00 to Mary Merino for unused
portion of business license.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a warrant for $75.00 to Mrs. Mary Merino for
refund for unused portion of business license. Councilman Vanderlei voted
in the negative on this motion. Councilman Carnakis declined to vote.
Failure of motion instructing City
Attorney to proceed to set aside default
that has been entered against the City
of Bakersfield and various employees in
case of Gerald Lockhart and Gordon Moore
rs. City of Bakersfield.
It was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, that the City
Attorney be instructed to proceed to set aside default that has been
entered against the City of Bakersfield, the City Manager, the Chief
Building Inspector and the City Clerk, in case of Gerald Lockhart and
Gordon Moore rs. City of Bakersfield, and that he request leave to enter a
demurrer. Substitute motion was made by Shurley, seconded by Smith,
that the matter be deferred for one week. Substitute motion failed to
carry by the following called vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Shurley, Smith, Sullivan
Carnakis, Vanderlei, Vest
Saunders.
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Original motion failed to carry by the following called vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: Shurley, Smith, Sullivan
Absent: Saunders
Motion reconsidered to instruct City
Attorney to proceed to set aside default
that has been entered against the City of
Bakersfield and various City employees in
case of Gerald Lockhart and Gordon Moore
vs. City of Bakersfield.
It was moved by vest, seconded by Carnakis, that motion be
reconsidered and the City Attorney be instructed to proceed to set aside
default ~at has been entered against the City of Bakersfield and various
City employees in case of Gerald Lockhart and Gordon Moore rs. City of
Bakersfield, and to request leave to enter a demurrer. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shu~ley, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: Smith, Sullivan'
Absent: Saunders
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the claims as audite
by the Finance Comm ttee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants.on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Purchasing Agent instructed to advertise
for 12,000 gallons of Weed Oll.
Upon a motion by Camakin, seconded by Smith, the Purchasing
Agent was instructed to advertise for 12,000 gallons of weed oii.
City Attorney instructed to file an
application with the Public Utilities
CommiSsion for widening crossing roadway
on Union Avenue over the Southern Pacific
Tracks, and the City Engineer was instructed
to furnish description of the work and
specifications.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shufley, the City At{orney
was instructed to file an application with the Public Utili'ties CommiSsion
for the widening of crossing roadway on Union Avenue ove~ the Southern
Pacific Tracks. The City Engineer was instructed to furnish description
of the work and specifications.
Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1953 4
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by S~urley~ the Council
adjourned.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
276
Bakersfield, California, February 2, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
P.M. February 2,
Present:
Absent:
1953.
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vander16i, Vest
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of JJanuary 26, 1953 were read
received were publicly opened,
Shurley, seconded by Saunders,
for study and recommendation.
and approved as read.
Opening bids for construction of pipe line,
pumping units and structures at Municipal
Farm.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
pipe line, pumping unit and structures at the Municipal Farm, all bids
examined and declared. Upon a motion by
the bids were referred to the City Manager
Opening bids for bulldozer blade for-
Caterpillar D7 No. 112.
This being the time set to open bids for bulldozer blade for
Caterpillar D7 No. 112, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by $hurley, seconded by Smith, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for one light Duty
Duty Motor Grader.
This being the time set to open bids for one light Duty Motor
Grader, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Petition from residents on South Eye Street
objecting to the fencing of the Kern Island
Canal between Mint Street and Southgate
Drive referred to the City Manager and City
Attorney for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, petition from
residents on South Eye Street objecting to the fencing of the Kern
Island Canal between Mint Street and Southgate Drive was referred to
the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation. The
City Manager was instructed to notify the PTA of that area that
consideration is being given to not fencing that portion of the canal.
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Bakersfield, California, February 2, 1953 - 2
City Auditor authorized to make
various fund transfers.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders,~the City Auditor
was authorized to make various fund transfers as outlined in his letter to
the Council.
Reception of communication from
Marston'Campbell objecting to
City purchasing off-street parking
lots.
Upon'a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, communication
from Marston Campbell objecting to the City purchasing off-street parking
lots was received and ordered placed on file.
Action on proposed ordinance amending
Sections of Traffi~ Ordinance No. 658
New Series deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on
proposed ordinance amending certain sections of Traffic Ordinance No.
658 New Series was deferred for one week, and referred to the City Attorney
for report.
Letter of commendation ordered sent
to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, a letter of
commendation was ordered sent to members of the Planning Commission in
appreciation of the excellent work they are doing relative to the planning
problems of the City.
Reception of communication from East
Bakersfield Progressive Club relative
to Washington School Auditorium,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication from
the East Bakersfield Progressive Club relative to the disposition of
the Washington*School Auditorium was received and ordered placed on file,
and Councilman Shurley was asked to keep the Council advised of the progress
of this movement.
Adoption of Resolution No. 4-53
proposing amendments to the City
Charter by the Legislative Body
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, Resolution No. 4-53
propesing amendments to the City Charter by the Legislative Body of the City
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Bakersfield, California, February 2, 1953 - 3
of Bakersfield,
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei,
California, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Vest
Mayor authorized to sign Notice
of Election March 24, 1953.
Upon a motion by Camakin, secnnded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to sign the Notice of Election of March 24, 1953.
Approval of Public Works revised
Capital Outlay Budget. City
Auditor authorized to make the
necessary'transfers.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Public Works
revised Capital Outlay Budget was approved~ and the City Auditor was
authorized to make the necessary transfer of funds.
Approval of budget plan for 1953-54.
Upon a motion by Smith,'seconded by Shurley, the following
schedule for the preparation of the 1953-54 budget was approvedk
March i - The City Auditor will present the detailed
~stimated revenue to the City Manager and
each member of the Council.
March 15 - The Department Heads will submit to the City
Manager detailed estimate of expenses for
1953-54 fiscal year.
June i - The Manager and Auditor will submit to the
Council the budget draft fbr the 1953-54
year.
July i - Council will adopt the completed budget
Council will pass Tax Ordinance for the
1953-54 year.
Letter of commendation ordered sent
to retiring District Attorney Tom Scotty
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, a letter was
ordered sent to retiring District Attorney Tom Scott in recognition of
his fine record with the County of Kern after more than 30 years in office'.
Appointment of Ralph Wiese as Member
of Board of Examiners and Appeals.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Maunderst Mr. Ralph
Wiese was appointed as a member of the Board of Examiners and Appeals~
to fill existing vacancy.
Bakersfield, California, February 2, 1953 - 4
279
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims asaudited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the ~espective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 2,000 tons of Plant Mix.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 2,000 tons of Plant Mige
Appointment of Justus A. Olsson as
Chief Building Inspector.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Cquncil waived
residence requirements of the Charter, and made a temporary appointment
of Justus A. Olsson as Chief Building Inspector.
Adoption of Resolution No. 5-53
adopting budget and approving First
Supplemental ~Agreement for the
expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation
for Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 5-53
adopting budget and approving First Supplemental Agreement for t~e
expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of bid of Howard H. Hays
for construction of pipe line, pumping
unit and structures atMun!cipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, bid of Howard
H. Hays for the construction of pipe line, pumping unit and structures at
the Municipal Farm, for a total of $41,337.75 was accepted,
bids were rejected.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley,
adjourned.
the Council.
and all other
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CITY CLERK a~ld~-°~i e Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
280
Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, (hlifornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
1953.
eight o'clock P.M. February 9,
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan,
Absent: Vanderlei
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 2,
Vest
1953 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 12,000
gallons of Weed Oil.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 12,000 gallons
of Weed Oil, all bLds received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for drilling Water
Well in Wayside Park.
This being the time set to open bids to drill a Water Well in
Wayside Park, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for water well casing
for Wayside Park.
This being the time set to open bids for ~er well casing
in Wayside Park, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the bids w$re
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Crook Company
to furnish bulldozer blade for
Caterpillar D-7 No. 112.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, bid of Crook Company
to furnish bulldozer blade for'Caterpillar D-7 No. 112 for a total of
$1764.39 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of San Joaquin Tractor
Company to furnish bulldozer blade for
Caterpillar D-7 No. 112.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, bid of San'Joaquin
Tractor Company to furnish light duty Motor Grader for a total of
$5,783.90 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
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Bakersf?eld, California, February 9, 1953 - 2
Appointment of John W. Mengold
as City Assessor, with per~anent
Civil Service status.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, JJohn W. Mengold
was appointed City Assessor with permanent Civil Service status.
Appraisal report of Central Park
referred to the Planning Commission
for study.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, report of the appraisal
of Central Park was referred to the'Planning Commission for study.
Petition of property owners requesting
that Kern Island Canal not be fenced
between Mint Street and Southgate
Drive granted.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, the petition~of
property owners along the Kern Island Canal requesting that the canaS.
not be fenced between Mint Street and Southgate Drive, wa~ granted.
Adoption of'report of Planning Commission
and City Attorney authorized to commence
proceedings to acquire the necessary property
for the extension of P Street.
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Smith, the report of the
Planning Commission recommending the extension of P Street south of
Brundage Lane was adopted, and the City Attorney was instructed to commence
proceedings to acquire the necessary property for this purpose.
Reception of certificate of City Clerk
that no protests or objections were filed
against the closing Of alley in Block, 193,
Bakersfield,
This being the time set for hearing on vacation of an alley in
Block 193, Bakersfield, under Resolution of Intention No. 698, upon a
motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the City Clerk's certificate that
no protests or objections were filed against the closing, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-53
ordering the vacation of an alley in
Block 193, Bakersfield, under Resolution
of Intention No. 698.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No.
7-53 ordering the vacation of an alley in Block 193, Bakersfield, under
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Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1953 - 3
Resolution of Intention No. 69g, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurl~y, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: ¥anderlei
Adoption of Ordinance No. 966 New
Series amending Sections 47 and 57
of Ordinance No. 658 New'Series and
Repealing Sections 2 and 3 of Emergency
Ordinance No. 689 New Series and Section
2 of Ordinance No. 827 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance No.
96~ New Series amending Sections 47 and 57 of Ordinance No. 658 New
Series, and repealing Sections 2 and 3 of Emergency Ordinance No. 689
New Series and Section 2 of Ordinance No. 827 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, ,Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
~doption of Resolution No. 6-53
calling a Special Municipal Election
for the purpose of Submitting to the
qualified registered electors a
proposition to adopt an ordinance and
providing for the consolidation of said
election with the Municipal Nominating
Election to be held on March 24, 1953.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 6-53 calling a Special Municipal Election for the purpose of submitting
to the qualified registered electors a proposition to adopt an ordinance
and providing for the consolidation of said electibn with the Mhnicipal
Nominating Election'to be held on March 24, 1953, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, VEst
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
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Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1953 - 4
Mayor authorized to sign Notice of
Election of March 24, 1953.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was
authorized to sign
Notice of Election of March 24, 1953.
Petition from Elmer F. Karpe, Trustee,
Member of the Board of TruStees, Chester
Avenue Baptist Church, for abandonment of
alley istuated between Lots 1 and 2,
Block F, Tract 1153 and Lot 3,' Block F,
Tract 1153, and Lot 30, Block F, Tract 1163,
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, petition from
Elmer F. Karpe, Trustee, Member of the Board of Trustees, Chester Avenue
Baptist Church, a corporation, for the city to institute proceedings
for the abandonment of the alley situated between Lots 1 and 2,
Tract 1153, and Lot 3, Block F, Tract 1153 and Lot 30, Block F,
1163,
Block F,
Tract
was referred to the Planning Commission.
Reception of communication from State
Compensation Insurance Fund urging
attendance at California Industrial
Safety Conference in Los Angeles on
February 13 and 14.
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Vest, communication from
State Compensation Insurance Fund urging attendance at California
Industrial Safety Conference in Los Angeles on February 13 and 14, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Harry Blair and
William Walker as Members of Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Mr. Harry Blair
and Mr. William Walker were appointed as Members of Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations to fill existing vacancies.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
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Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1953 - 5
City Manager instructed to enter into
negotiations to purchase property for
off-street parking lot.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City Manager
was authorized to enter into negotiations to acquire the half block on
the north side of 20th Street between L and M Streets, to be used for
off-street parking lot.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company
relative to condition of crossings in
the City.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by SaUnders, the City'Manager
was instructed to communicate with officials of the A. T.' & S. F. R~way
Company ~elative to repairs to railroad crossings in the City.
'Adjournment.
Upon a motion by 'Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Council'
adjourned.
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CIT~ ~ C o~ ~he Goun¢l±-
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 16, 1953
287
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
P.M. February 16,,1953.
l~resent: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei
Absent:' Vest
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 3,000 tons
of Plant Mix Materials.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 3,000 tons of
Plant Mix Materials, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Mid State Chemical
Company to furnish 12,000 gallons Weed Oil.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, bid of Mid State
Chemical Company to furnish 12,000 gal10ns Weed Oil for $0.128 per gallon
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of C. H. James
to drill water well in Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, bid of C. H.
James to drill water well in Wayside Park for $1915.~0, add or deduct
$6.00 per foot, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of variou~ bids to furnish
materials for Sprinkler System in
Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the following
bids totallng $7,166.28, were accepted to furnish materials
system in Wayside l~ark:
Sierra Pipe & Supply Company
Howard Supply Company
Hopper Machine Works, Inc.
Keenan Pipe & Supply Company
Raidbow Sales Company'
for sprinkler
$ 27.41
117.42
6,295.97
81.36
644.12
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Bakersfield, California, February 16, 1953 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Consolidated
Pipe Company to furnish Water Well
Casing for Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, bid of Consolidated
Pipe Company to furnish water~we11 casing for Wayside Park for a total o£
$807.86 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of Notice of Hearing before
the Public Utilities Commission i~ the
matter of the Application of Southern
Californi~ Gas Company for a general
increase in gas rates.
Upon a motion by Maunders, seconded by Shurley, Notice of
Hearing before Public Utilities Commission in the matte~ of the application
of the Southern California Gas Company for a general increase in gas rates
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter expressing thanks
from John C. Ogden, retiring Captain
of the Bakersfield Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, letter from
John C. Ogden, retiring Fire Department Captain, expressing thanks to the
Council for check for one month's salary, was received and ordered placed
on file.
, Reception of invitat'ion from California
League of City Employees Associations,
Inc.~ to attend meeting in Bakersfield,
February 21.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from California League of City Employees Associations, Inc. extending
invitation to the Council to attend Regional Business Meeting in
Bakersfield, February 21, was received and ordered pSacpd o~ file.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Associated Plumbing
Contractors recommending that the
Council adopt the 1952 Uniform Plumbing
Code.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication
from Bakersfield Associated Plumbing Contractors recommending that the
Council adopt the 1952 Uniform Plumbing Code, was received and ordered
placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, February 16, 1953 - 3
City ~ttorney instructed to prepare
ordinanees fo~ the adoption of 1952
Uniform Building Code, the 1952
Uniform ~lumbing Code, and the 1951
Electrical Code.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare ordinances for the adoption of 1952 Uniform
Building Code, the 1952 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 1951 Electrical
Code, these ordinances to include all the provisions which have been
adopted previously making exceptions to the codes.
Approval of Explanation of Measures
' to be voted upon at Special Election
of March 24, 1953.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Explanation of
Measures to be voted upon at the Special Election of March 24, 1953
were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, claims as
audited ~y the Finance Committee were approved, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Appointment of Warrep B. Bruce,
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, as
Member of the Board,of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, Warren ~. Bruce,
Secretary of the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, was appointed as a
M~ ~T the B~-ard of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for grass seed for Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by-~arnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for grass seed for Wayside Park.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise for
bids for chemical spray materials.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for chemical spray materials.
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Bakersfield, California, February 16, 1953 - 4
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for January, 1953.
Upon a motion by vanderlei, seconded by Saunders, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for January, 1953 was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to proceed
with action to quiet title of Beale
Nemorial Library property.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the City AttOrney
was instructed to proc&ed with appropriate action to quiet title to
Beale Memorial Library property, or as an alternative, to arrange
whatever other action may be necessary tO give the city a legal right
to transfer the property.
City Nanager instructed to prepare
proposed modification of contract
for leasing of Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Smith~ seconded by Shurley, the City Manager
was authorized to prepare proposed modification of contract for leasing
of Municipal Farm and present
obtain a report of the amount
in improvements.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith,
adjourned.
to the Council for approval; also, to
of money the present tenant has expended
seconded by Shurley, the Council
ATTEST:
CITY CLEl!lt ~and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
NAYOR of the City o~-Ba~rsI'ield,Calif
Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1953
291
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City .of
BakersfieId, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
M. February 24, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, SaunderS, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes'of'the regular meeting of February 16, 1953 were
read and approved aS read.
Acceptance of bid of Griffith Co.
to furnish 3,000 tons SC4-SC6 Plant
Mix.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, bid of Griffith
Co. to furnish 3,000 tons SC4-SC6 Plant Mix for $3.65 per ton was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Mayor authorized to represent'
the Council at state-wide meeting
to consider legislation introduced
relating to County ~nd City Sales
Taxes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded b~ Vest, Mayor Sullivan
Was authorized~to represent the Council at state-wide meeting to consider
legislation introduced r61ating to local sales taxes on Thursday, March 12,
1953, at the Hotel Senator in Sacramento, California.
ApprOval of salary increases'
effective March 1, 1953.
Upon a motion
by Carnakis, .seconded by Vest, ~he following
salary increases were approved, effective March 1, 1953:
POSITION
1~0 M TO
NAME
H. L. Sullivan
Mary Peters
D. E. Cochran
Glenn Carro~Z
J. D. Hathaway
Wm. D. Lovelace
Arthur Powell
'Oral Highman
Ray Keller
Don Sollenberger
Frank Tillery
Appraiser $397 $417
~ccount Clerk 282 296
Engineer 348 365
Asst. Supt. of Streets 559 587.
Civil Engineer Associate 417 438
St. Engineering A£d 327 343
Engineering Aid 282 296
Equip. Operator Gr. II 343 360
Semi-skilled Laborer 282 296
License Inspector 343 360.
Semi,skilled Laborer 296 311,
Beception of City Clerk's certificate
that no protests or objections were
filed against the annexation of
Frampton Acres No. 3 to the City of
Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Frampton Acres No. 3, upon a motion by Vanderlei,
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California,
February 24,
1953 - 2
seconded by Saunders, the City Clerk's certificate that no protests or
objec$ions were filed a~nst the annexation was received and ordered placed
on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 966 New
Series approving annexation of a -
psrcel of uninhabited territory '~
designated as Frampton Acres No. 3.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No. 966
New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to
the City of Bakersfield, C~lifornia, designated as Frampton Acres No. 3,
and providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, ShurSey, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 967 New
Series adopting a Uniform Building
Code, 1952 Edition.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance No.
967 New Series adopting a Uniform Building Code, 1952 Edition for the City
of Bakersfield, and repealing Ordinances Nos. 909 and 954 New Series and
Emergency Ordinance Nos. 956 and 958 New Series, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Ordinance No. 968 New Series
adopting a Uniform Plumbing Code, 1952
Edition and repealing Ordinance No. 910
New Series an~ Emergency Ordinance No. 921 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance No. 968
New Series adopting a Uniform Plumbing Code, 1952 Edition, for the City
of Bakersfield and repealing Ordinance NO. 910 New Series and Emergency
Ordinance No. 921 New Series ~f the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith% Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakeusfield, California, February 24, 1953 - 3
29'3
~ Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, secondgd by Vest, claims as audited by
the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor ~aa authoriked to
issue, warrants on the City. Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Fire Alarm and Radio
Operating Desk.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the l~urchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for a Fire Alarm and Rad:Lo
Operating Desk.
Reception of report from Lessee of
the Municipal Farm for period
February 15, 1952 to February 15, ~953.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, report from
G. V. KleinSmid, lessee of the municipal Farm, giving detailed statement
of the cost and operation and development of the farm for period February
15, 1952 to February 15, 1953, was received and ordered placed on lille.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the CouncJ~l
adjourned.
]~AYOR o~ the City of Bakersfield, Calif.'
ATTEST:
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CITY an cio ~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
294
Bakersfield, California, March 2, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held i~ Carpenter's Union Hall at eight
o'clock P.M. March 2, 1953.
P~esent: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlel~ Vest;
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 1953 were
read and approved as read.
Op~n~ng bids to furnish Lawn
Seed for Wayside Park.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish lawn seed
for Wayside Park, all bids received were opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by. Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Mayor authorized to sign acceptance
of lighting system installed in
Westchester Village between 24th Street
and Highway 99.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconde~ by Carnakis, the Ma~or
was authorized to sign the acceptance b~ the City of lighting system
installed in Westchester Village between 24th Street and Highway 99.
Request from Mrs. W. M. Coombs for
permission to extend lease to Audio-Visual
Department of County Schools for temporary
location referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, request from
Mrs. W. M. Coombs for permission to extend lease to Audio-Visual Depart~aent
· of County Schools for temporary location at 2702-19th Stre~ was referred
to the Planning Commission for recommendation~
Reception of Notice of Public
Hearing~ for purpose of considering
amendments to the Stabilization and
Marketing Plans for Fluid Milk.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, Notice of Public
Hearings for the purl~se of considering amendments to the Stabalization
and Marketing Plans for Fluid Milk was received and ordered placed on file.
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29,5
Pet'ition from Bakersfield City School
District requesting the abandonment of
that portion of Monterey Street between
Williams and ~irginia referred to the
Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, petition from
Bakersfield C'ity School District requesting that proceedings be instituted
for the abandonment of that portion of Monterey Street between Williams
and Virginia which lies within the boundaries of the incorporated lim~tts
of the City of Bakersfield was referred to the Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Communication from Ralph L. Smith, Jr.,
relative to the annexation to the City
of proposed subdivision in Section 16
.referred to the City Manager and
Director of Public Works for report to
the Council i~ two weeks; also, the
Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Ralph L. Smith, Jr. relative to the annexation to the City of
subdivision proposed to be developed in Section 16, was referred to the
City Manager and Director of Public Works for investigation and recommen-
dation and, report back to the Council on March 16'; also referred to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Request from Chason Trucking and
Salvage Company for permission to transfer
contracts to H. F. Blankenship referred to
the City Manager and'City Attorney for study
and recommendation in one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, request from
Chason Trucking and Salvage Company for permission to transfer Rubbish
collection and disposal contract and contract for operation and
maintenance of Municipal Dump to H. F. Blankenship, was referred to the
City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation to the
Council on March 9, 1953.
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Reception of City Auditor's Preliminary
Estimate of Revenue for 1953-54.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Auditor's preliminary Estimate of Revenue for
ordered plac~d on file.
Approval and acceptance
1953-54 was received and
of City Clerk's
certificate of list of candidates to
appear on ballot at Municipal Election of
March 24, 1953.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk's
Certificate of list of candidates to appear on ballot at Municipal Election
of March 24, 1953, was approved and accepted.
Approval of Form of Ballot to be
used at Municipal Election of
March 24, 1953.
Upon a motion bY Shurley, seconded by Vanderlei, Form of
Ballot to be used at Municipal Election of March 24, 1953, was approved.
Salaries of Election Officers and rate
to be paid for polling places at Municipal
Election of March 24, 1953,. fixed.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, salaries of
Election Officers were fixed at $15.00, and rate to be paid for polling
places was fixed at $10.00, for Municipal Election of March 24, 1953.
Adgption of Resolution No. 8-53
and order establishing voting precincts,
appointing precinct election officers
and designating polling places for
Municipal Election to be held on March
24, 1953.
Upon a m~tion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Resolution No.
8-53 and order establishing voting precincts, appointing precinct election
officers and designating polling places for Municipal Election to be
held March 24, 1953, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley,'Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 969 New
Series adopting a Uniform Electrical Code for
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, Ordinance No.
969 New Series adopting a Uniform Electrical Code, 1951 Edition, and
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297
repealing Ordinance No. 911 New Series and Emergency Ordinance No. 91~ New
Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 9-53 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory and setting time for hearing.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution No.
9~53 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Terrace
Gardens No. 2, and setting time for hearing thereon as April 6, 1953,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Mayor authorized to sign modified
lease with Geo. KleinSmid for Municipal
Sewer Farm.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor
was authorized to sign modified Lease with Geo. KleinSmid for the Municipal
Sewer Farm.
Allowance ~f Claims.
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for Broom Fibre.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for five tons of Hickory
and five tons of Palmyra Broom Fibre.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Yanderlei, seconded by Shurley, the
Council adjourned.
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Bakersfield,~California, March 9, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the.Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight~o'clock
P.M. March 9, 1953~
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei~¥e. st
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids for Fire Alarm and
Radio Operating Desk.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Fire Alarm
and Radio Operating Desk, all bids received were publicly~op&ned,
examined and declared. ~Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley,
the bids were refer~ed to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Germain Seed
Company to furnish Grass Seed for
Wayside l~ark.
Upon a motion by Smith,.seconded by Saunders, bid of Germain
Seed Company to furnish grass seed for'Wayside Park for a total bid of
$824.25 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
bail deposits to General Fund
Unapplied Surplus.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the City
Auditor was authorized to Wanslet $2,095.00 to the General Fund
Unapplied Surplus, which is amoun~ being held by the City Treasurer
for bail deposits.
Reception of invitation from Kern County
Law Library tO attend open house being
held March 12'; 1953.
Upon a motion.by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, invitation
extended to the Council from Kern County Law Library to attend open
house being held March 12, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications from Housing
Authority of the County of Kern and
Mayor Sullivan relative to preliminary
survey of occupants to have top priority
for Housing Project Cal. 8-6.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, communi-
cations from Housing Authority of the County of Kern and Mayor Sullivan
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relative to survey to be made to determine the families entitled to top
priority for occupancy of Housing Project Cal. 8-6,.were received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from City Manager
relative to request of Chason Trucking
and Salvage Company for permission to
transfer its contracts to H. F. Blankenship.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, report from City
Manager relative to request of Chason Trucking and salvage Company f¢,r
permission to transfer its contracts to H. F. Blankenship was received
and ordered placed on file.
Permit granted Kenneth Shannon Automobiles
to engage in business of Automobile Dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Smith, seconded by Shurley, permit was granted Kenneth D. Shannon,
dba Kenneth Shannon Automobiles, to engage in business of Automobile
Pealer at southwest corner of 24th and F Streets.
Approval of Plans and Specifications
for the improvement of Union Avenue
between 21st and Niles Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, plans and
specifications for the improvement of Union Avenue between 21st and
Niles Streets were approved.
Request from Bakersfield Garage & Auto
Supply Co. for permit to erect an
encroachment at the entrance to the
Fox Theatre tabled for one week pending
recommendation from the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, request from
Bakersfield Garage & Auto Supply Company for permit to erect an
encroachment at the entrance to the Fox Theatre, 2001H Street, was
tabled for one week pending recommendation from the City Manager.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 699 ordering the vacation of a
portion of B Street and alley in Block
413 A, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, Resolution of
Intention No. 699 declaring the intention of the Council to order the
vacation of a portion of B Street and alley in Block 413 A, Bakersfield,
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and setting date of hearing thereon, as March 30, 1953, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as
audited by the Finance Conuaittee were allowed, and the City Auditor
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
was
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for Gutter Broom Wire,
Concrete pavement saw, and an all
steel cab and hood assembly for
1947 White Truck.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Purchasing
Agent was
concrete pavement
1947 White Truck.
authorized to advertise for.two tons of Gutter Broom Wire,
saw, and an all steel cab and hood assembly for
City Manager and Director of Public Works
authorized to confer with Board of
Supervisors relative to drainage problems.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the City Manager
and Director of Public Works were authorized to confer with the Board
of Supervisors and other County officials concerning drainage problems
and particularly concerning the possible joint use of drainage facilities
now being installed by the County of Kern in certain unincorporated areas.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the Council
MAYOR of t~e City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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Minutes of regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
P.M. March 16,
Present:
Absent:
1953.
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Wingate Office
Supply to furnish Fire Alarm and Radio
Operating Desk.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, bid of Wingate Office
Supply to furnish Fire Alarm and Radio Operating Desk for a total price
of $1280.75 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Approval of salary increases
effective April 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the following
salary increases were approved effective April 1, 1953:
NA~E I~OS IT ION FROM TO
Everett Hudson Janitor $269 $282
T. R. Harvey Engineer 356 374
N. A. Gibson Engineer. 339 356
J. B. Holfelder Director of Public Works 786 825
Robert J. Myers Civil Engineer Asst. 397 417
Otho Smith Semi-skilled Laborer 311 327
Request from Kern County Union High
School and Junior College District
for closing F Street through the
High School and College campus referred
to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication from
the Kern County Union High School and Junior College District for
the closing of F Street through the Bakersfield High School and
College campus was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, March 16, 1953 - 2
Communication from Rousing Authority
of the County of Kern, together with
letters filed on March 9, 1953,
relative to selection of tenants for
occupancy of Rousing Project Cal. 8-6
referred to the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Rousing Authority of the County of Kern, together with the two
letters filed on March 9, 1953, relative to selection of tenants for
occupancy of Rousing Project Cal. 8-6, were referred to the City Manager
to carry out the administrative phases necessary.
Communication from K. A. Barsotti
regarding sewage contract with 34th
Street Rousing Project referred to the
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from K. A. Barsotti requesting information regarding sewage disposal
contract with the Housing Authority for the 34th Street Housing Project
was referred to the City Manager for further action.
City Manager and City Attorney
instructed to prepare amendment to
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New Series
prohibiting the construction of a
Drive-In Theatre.
A petition from ~esidents of the area bounded by 34th and 31st
Streets and Union Avenue and T Street protesting against the construction
of a Drive-In Theatre in that vicinity was read, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Manager and City Attorney were
instructed to prepare an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New
Series prohibiting the construction of a Drive-In Theatre or any other
type of building or use which would present an unusual traffic problem or
otherwise complicate municipal problems, without first obtaining the
approval of the Planning Commission and the Council.
Request from United States Department
of Justice, Lands Division, for
vacation of "China Alley" referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, request from
the United States Department of Justice, Lands Division, for the vacation
of "China Alley" which bisects the block bounded by M, 22nd, N and 21st
Streets, was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
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303
Request from G. V. KleinSmid for
consent to transfer lease of
Municipal Farm to Bakersfield Farms,
Inc. referred to the City Attorney
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, request from
G.. V. KleinSmid for consent to transfer lease of Municipal Farm to
Bakersfield Farms, Inc., of which he will be a director and officer,
was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Encroachment Permit No. 7 granted to
Bakersfield Garage and Auto Supply
Co. for encroachment at entrance to
Fox Theatre.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, Encroachment
Permit No. 7 was granted to the Bakersfield Garage and Auto Supply Co.
for encroachment to be erected at entrance to Fox Theatre, subject to
conditions stated by City Manager.
Report from City Manager
charity solicitations by
tabled for three weeks.
relative to
telephone
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, report from City
Manager recommending the passing of an ordinance to regulate charity
appeals by telephone, was tabled for three weeks for study by the Council.
Reception of City Tr~asurer's Financial
Report for February, 1953.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for February, 1953 was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance
to Joseph T. Nighbert to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance
of a light commercial building for the
repair and sale of magnetos at corner
of 30th and Espee Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a zoning resolution granting
variance to Joseph T. Nighbert to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of a light commercial building for the repair and sale
of magnetos on that property located on the corner of 30th and Espee
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Streets, which is zoned as an R-3 (Limited ~ultiple Residential) District.
Councilman Carnakis voted in the negative on this motion.
· City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance
to Byron L. Johnston to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a
super service gasoline station on that
property located on the northwest corner
of South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma Drive.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting
variance to Byron L. Johnston to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of a super service gasoline station on that property
located on the northwest corner of South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma
Drive zoned as an Interim R-1 (One-family Residential) District.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting Use Permit to
R. L. Ralph to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a one story
office building to be used as either a
Doctors' or Dentists' office on that
property located west of 114 Truxtun Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare zoning resolution
granting Use Permit to R. L. Ralph to permit the construction,
be
operation and maintenance of a one story office building to/~ed
as either a Doctors' or Dentists'office on that property located
west of 114 Truxtun Avenue zoned as an R-4 (General Multiple Resid~mtial)
District.
City Attorney instructed 'to prepare
Resolution of Intention to close
.alley located on.north side of
intersection of E1 Rancho Drive and
South Chester Avenue subject to
provisions set forth by the City Engineer.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to close alley
located on the north side of the intersection of E1 Rancho
Drive and South Chester Avenue in Block F, Tract 1153.
Bakersfield, California, March 16, 1953 - 4
305
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution denying variance to
Bjorne Hiksford for permission to
operate an amusement park on that property
located on the east side of Oak Street between
Chester Lane and Palm Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney Was instructed to prepare zoning resolution denying
variance to Bjorne Riksfor~ to permit the operation of an amusement park
on that property located on the east side of Oak Street between CheWer
Lane and Palm Street.
Report from Planning Commission
recommending the sale of that portion
of Central Park west of the Canal
referred to the City Attorney for study
and recommendation.
Report from the Planning Commission recommending that the City
Council proceed to sell the property in Central Park west of the can~l
and use the money derived therefrom for the acquisition and improvement
of other park sites needed in the residential areas, and retain the
property east of the canal for park purposes until facilities are provided
elsewhere was read, and upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders,
the matter was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Approval of recommendation of Planning
Commission that portion of V Street
between Highway 99 and 24th Street be
abandoned.
A report from the Planning Commission reaffirming its previous
action and recommending that a portion of V Street between Highway 99
and 24th Street be abandoned was read, and upon a motion by Saunders,
seconded by Shurley, that portion of V Street was declared abandoned
insofar as the City has any rights in the matter. Councilman Smith
voted in the negative on this motion.
Mayor authorized to sign Election
Proclamation giving notice of Nominating
Election to be held March 24, 1953.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to sign Election Proclamation calling Nominating Municipal
Election to be held March 24, 1953.
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Bakersfield, California, March 16, 1953 - 6
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 10-53 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory and setting time for hearing.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution No.
10-53 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as
Frampton Acres No. 4 and setting time for hearing thereon as A ril 20,
1953, was adopted as read by the £ollowing vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
City Manager instructed to make a
report to the Council on "Sel~-
insurance' plan. Director of
Public Works~ Fleet Safety Program
approved.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, "Fleet Safety
Program' as prepared by the Director of Public Works was approved, and
the City Manager was instructed to make a report to the Council relatiwe to
the possible adoption by the City of a "self-insurance' plan.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Fimance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to adve}tise for bids
to purchase one set of disc~ for 1935
Killefer Road Disc, Model 4-B.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smunders, the l~urchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids to purchase one set of discs
for 1935 Killefer Road Disc, Model 4-B.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 40 Electrollers for the
downtown area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 40 Electroliers for the
downtown area.
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807
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for Fire Alarm
Cable.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the following Fire Alarm
Cable:
2700' 10 Cond.
3000' 10 Cond.
1520' 21 Cond.
Latex Insulated Neophrene Sheath
Latex Insulated Neophrene Sheath
Latex Insulated Neophrene Sheath
City Manager granted additional time
to make report on drainage for proposed
annexation of-subdivision.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was granted add£tional time to make report to the Council on
construction of drainage system for proposed subdivision to be developed
in Section 16, by Ralph L. Smith, Jr.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the
Council adjourned.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
P.M. March 23, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1953 Were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Southern Garage to
furnish Steel Cab and Hood Assembly for
a 1947 White Truck.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish all steel cab
and Hood Assembly for 1947 White Truck, bid of Southern Garage was opened,
examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a motion
by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Southern Garage to furnish
equipment for a total price of $498.29 was accepted.
Request from Planz Park Civic Group
for development of a park in Planz
Park vicinity referred to the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, request from
Planz Park Civic Group that Planz Park tract be given consideration
for the development of a city park with recreational facilities, was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Communication from K. A. Barsoral ~ -
requesting information regarding
in lieu taxes on the Adelante Vista
Housing Project referred to the
City Manager for study and report.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication from
K. A. Barsotti requesting information regarding the collection of in lieu
taxes on the Adelante Vista Housing Project, was referred to the City
Manager for study and report back to the Council.
Communication from Soroptimist Club of
Bakersfield protesting the sale of
Central Park referred to the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, communicatio~a
from Soroptimist Club protesting against the sale of Central Park as
being contrary to the best interests of Bakersfield, was referred to the
Planning Commission.
Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1953 - 2
Applications from M J M & M Oil Co.
and Union Oil Co. for oil and
gas lease on portion of the Municipal
farm referred to the City Manager for
study and report back to the Council
in one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, applications received
from M J & M Oil Co. and Union Oil Company offering to lease a portion of
the Municipal Farm for oil and gas development, were referred to the City
Manager for study and report back to the Council in one week.
Adoption of Resolution No. 13-53
endorsing Senate Bill No. 1344
imposing Uniform Sales and Use
Tax throughout the State.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
13-53 endorsing Senate Bill No. 1344, which would make the amount of sales
and use tax uniform throughout the State, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
Adoption of Resolution No. 14-53
opposing passage of Senate Rill No.
1100 and all other measures of like
intent which would shift the burden
of the cost of Municipal Courts onto
Cities.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
14-53 opposing passage of Senate Bill No. 1100 and all other measures of like
intent which would shift the burden of the cost of Municipal Courts onto
Cities was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
Petition requesting the annexation of
area lying west of Oak Street and south
of Palm Street referred to the City Manager
and City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, petition bearing
signatures of 469 residents in the southwest area requesting the annexation
of area lying west of Oak Street and south of Palm Street, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
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Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1953 - 3
Ayes: Carnakis, smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
Reception o£ report £rom Councilman
L. W. Saunders regarding cost of
operation and maintenance of City dump
and collection of rubbish and garbage.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication £rem
Councilman L.'W. Saunders, giving comparison of cost of operation and
maintenance o£ the City dump and the cost of collecting and disposing of
rubbish and garbage by the contractor with cost of same service by
city forces, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 53
granting variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a light
commercial building for the repair and
sale of magnetos on that property
located on the corner of 30th and Espee
Streets.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, Zoning Resolution
No. 53 granting variance to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a light commercial building for the repair and sale of
magnetos on that pr6perty located on the corner of 30th and Espee
Streets, was adopted as rea~ by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes:' None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 54
granting variance to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance
of a super service gasoline station on
property located on the northwest corner
of South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma
Drive.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, Zoning Resolution
No. 54 granting variance to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a super service gasoline station on property located on
the northwest corner of South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma Drive, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
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Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 55
granting Use Permit to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance
of a one-story office building to be used
as either a Doctor's or Dentist'~ office.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, Zoning Resolution No.
55 granting Use Permit to permit the construction, operation and maintenance
of a one story office building to be used as either a Doctor's or
Dentist'~ office on property located west of 114 Truxtun Avenue, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 56
denying variance to permit the ~eration
of an amusement park on property located
on the east side of Oak Street between
Chester Lane and Palm Street.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, Zoning Resolution No.
56 denying variance to permit the operation of an amusement park on
property located on the east side of Oak Street between Chester Lane and
Palm Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
Adoption of Resolution No. 11-53
ordering the vacation of a portion
of V Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Vanderlei, Resolution No.
11-53 ordering the vacation of a portion of V Street in the City of
Bakersfield, California, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders, Shurley
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Bakers/field, California, March 23,
1953 - 5
· Approvml of Plan for landscaping
New City Hpll Annex.
Upon a motion by Carn~kis, seconded by Smith, plan for
landscaping New City Hall Annex was approved. Councilman Vanderlei
voted in the negative on this motion.
Approval of Plans for Sprinkler
System in Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, plans for
sprinkler system in Wayside Park were approved.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$26.50 Go S P Grill for unused
portion of business license.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $26.50 to S P Grill, 1900 Baker Street,
for unused portion of business license.
Adoption of Resolution No. 12-53
of'Intention to amend Ordinance
No. 501 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
12-53 of Intention to amend Ordinance No. 501 New Semies of the City
California, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
of Bakersfield,
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders,
Shurley
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with Realtors Association and Property
Owners Association relative to
acquisition of Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe Housing Projects.
Upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Smith,
was
the City Manager
instructed to communicate with the Realtors Association and the
Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1953 - 6
Property Owners Association and outline the plan of utilization by the
City of fifty units on Southern Pacific property and the fifty
units on Santa Fe property now operated by the Housing Authority of the
County of Kern.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City .
ATTEST:
CITY CL~:RK he Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
320
Bakersfield, California, March 30, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight
o'clock P.M. March 30, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei Vest
Absent: Saunders '
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Davies Machinery
to furnish one set Discs for Killefer
Road Machine.
This bein~ the time set to open bids to furnish one set of
discs for Killefer Road Machine, bid of Davies Machinery was publicly
opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon
a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, bid of Davies Machinery to
furnish the equipment for a total price of $435.07 was accepted.
Opening bids for Gutter
Broom Material.
This being the time set to open bids for gutter broom material,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the bids were referred tb the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening blds for Underground
Fire Alarm Cable.
This being the time set to open bids for underground Fire Alarm
Cable in various lengths, bid of United States Rubber Company, which was
not accompanied by Check or bid bond in amount of 10% of bid, was publicly
opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a
motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager was instructed
to make investigation relative to purchasing fire alarm cable and make
recommendation to the Council at meeting of April 6.
Opening bids for Concrete
Cutting Pavement Saw~
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Concrete Cutt:Lng
Pavement Saw, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, March 30, 1953 - 2
Opening bids for Chemical
Spray Chemical.
This being the time set to open bids for Chemical
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred to
City lanager for study and recommendation.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
Recreation Department certifying position
occupied by emergency employee.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication from
Bakersfield Recreation Department certifying that the position of Male
Supervisor is occupied by an Emergency Appointee, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Spray Materials,
Upon a
the
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-53
requesting transfer of temporary
Housing pursuant to Title ¥I of
the Lanham Act.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley,
requesting transfer of temporary housing pursuant
Resolution No. 18-53
to Title VI of the Lanham
Reception of Resolution from Kern County
Property Owners Association relative to
City acquiring Housing Projects.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, resolution submitted
to the Council by the Kern County Property Owners Association relative to
the City acquiring the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Housing Projects
now under the control of the Kern County Public Housing Authority, was
received and ordered placed on ~ile.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
Realty Board endorsing in principle the
suggestion that the City make application
to acquire Housing Projects.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis~ communication from
Bakersfield Realty Board endorsing in principle the suggestion that the
City of~ Bakersfield make application to the Federal Public Housing
Authority to acquire the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroad Housing
Projects under the terms of the Lanham Act, was received and ordered
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Act,
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley,
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
was adopted as read by the following vote:
SmAth, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-53
requesting transfer of temporary Housing
pursuant to Title VI of the Lanham Act.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Resolution No.
19-53 requesting transfer of temporary housing pursuant to Title VI of the
Lanham Act, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Reception of communication from
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. relative
to franchise payments.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication from
Pacific Gas and Electric Company relative to 1952 franchise payments
made to the City in amount of $21,874.49.
Reception of City Clerk's certificates
of Election held March 24, 1953.
At this time votes cast at Nominating Municipal Election held
March 24, 1953 were canvassed. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Carnakis, City Clerk's certificates declaring Manuel J. Carnakis elected.
to the office of Councilman of the Third Ward, Thos. E. Eveleth elected~
to the office of Councilman of the Fourth Ward, and Kenneth Robert (Ken)
Croes elected to the office of Councilman of the Seventh Ward, were
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 15-53
declaring result of canvass of returns
of Nominating Municipal Election held
in the City of Bakersfield and in the
Bakersfield School District, respectively.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
15-53 declaring results of canvass of returns of Nominating Municipal
Election held in the City of Bakersfield and in the Bakersfield School
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District,
Ayes: Carhakim, Shurley,
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
respectively, was adopted as ~ead by the following vote:
Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
In compliance with Section 9919 of the Elections Code of the
State of California, this Council does hereby determine and declare the
results of said nominating municipal election to be as follows:
CONS. PREC. IN
PREC. CONS. NO.
i i and 2
3 5,6, & 7
4 8,9 & 10
5 11,12,13
6 91 and 93
7 88 and 90
8 89 and 92
ABSENTEE VOTES
TOTAL
WARWNO.~
VOTES COLr~CILNEN MEMBERS OF BOARD OF ED.
CAST COLLINS MP~A¥ SHURLN~ TATE BELLING~{
146 10 4~-'--SO-- 105 104
118 3 47 64 82 83
315 11 164 137 233 226
171 6 74 87 108 103
210 74 39 89 113 121
233 185 2 17 76 100
215 151 - 27 78 98
312 207 10 39 88 127
2 1 1 2 2
1,722 647 379 551 885 964
WARD NO. 2
VOTES MEMBERS OF BOARD OF ED.
CAST TATE BEL~INGEit
74 37 51
121 90 88
65 41 39
114 80 81
126 85 83
114 88 93
99 75 74
CONS. I~EC. IN
PREC. CONS. NO~
-9-- 14 an~-lD
10 16 and 19
11 17 and 18
12 20 and 21
13 22 and 23
14 24
15 25
TOTAL
713
496 509
324
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CONS. PREC. IN VOTES
PREC. CONS. NO. CAST
16 26 and 28 227
17 27 and 29 144
18 30 and 31 123
19 32 and 35 86
20 33 and 34 72
ABSENTEE VOTES 3
TOTAL 655
CONS. PREC. IN VOTES
PREC. CONS. NO. CAST
21 36 and 43 60
22 37 119
23 37-A 114
24 38 and 39 270
25 40 and 41 157
26 42 and 44 87
27 45 and 46 45
ABSENTEE VOTES 4
TOTAL 886
WARD NO. 3
COUNCILMEN
CARNAKIS NAIL
124 97
80 64
107 16
55 28
56 15
2 1
424 221
WARD NO. 4
COUNCILMEN
BROCK
16
39
59
150
6O
35
16
375
WARD NO. 5
CONS. - PREC. IN VOTES
PREC. CONS. NO. CAST
28 47 and 48 50
29 49 and 50 94
30 51 and 52 37
31 53,54 and 55 126
32 56 and 57 107
33 58 and 59 151
ABSENTEE- VOTES 2 -
TOTAL 567
EVELETH
37
76
82
113
9O
49
26
4
477
1953 - 5
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF ED.
TATE BELLIN~
153 164
101 93
69 79
52 48
42 41
2 2
419 427
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF ED.
TATE B~LLING~J~,
94 94
115 112
211 209
115 116
64 65
29 29
1 1
659 657
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF ED.
~AT~ B a'LL l~hl~
29 33
71 72
24 23
82 86
78 79
123 115
2 2
409 410
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CONS. P~ECU. IN VOTES
PREC. CONS. NO. CAST
34 60 and 61 152
35 62 and 63 88
36 76 and 77 86
37 78 and 81 120
38 79 and 79-A 176
39 80 and 80-A 124
40 82 and 83 125
41 86 and 87 115
ABSENTEE VOTES 1
TOTAL 987
WARD NO. 6
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF ~
TATE B~LLING~R +
104 110
62 66
64 64
85 88
141 141
98 98
93 96
86 83
1 1
734 747
4] g.~4 aa~5 110
43 66 and 67 109
44 68 and 69 208
45 70,71, 72 263
46 73 147
47 74 and 75 213
48 84 100
49 85 and 87-A 166
ABSENTEE VOTES 1
TOTAL 1317
WARD NO. 7
COUNCILMEN
CROES SMIT~
50 56
49 57
113 91
146 112
126 16
128 75
66 32
113 51
1
791 491
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF ED.
TATE BELLING.~R
72 76
55 55
154 158
177 176
104 109
128 135
62 62
125 130
1 1
878 902
326
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OUTLYING PRECINCTS NOS. 1-6
1953 - 7
NOS. VOTES CAST
i 39
2 7O
3 68
4 41
5 55
6 65
TOTAL 338
CONS. MEASURE NO. 1 MEASURE NO. 2
PREC. YES NO YES NO
I 107 27 80 45
2 90 25 56 40
3 107 61 164 95
4 123 33 74 67 --
5 146- 31 84 63
6 169 13 87 40
7 162 11 80 40
8 223 20 108 48
9 56 12 35 29
10 80 38 65 46
11 48 15 32 24
12 83 27 57 49
13 92 13 75 37
14 90 18 77 31
15 79 16 53 33
16 163 45 109 84
17 105 28 65 56
18 94 12 45 45
19 53 14 41 22
20 45 13 45 14
MF~BERS OF BOARD OF ED.
TATE BEL~ II~ER .
MEASURE NO.
YES NO
89 36
63 33
168 91
63 69
85 57
79 45
88 36
123 38
33 27
66 43
35 21
61 45
70 35
89 19
69 22
111 80
75 47
63 24
39 21
43 15
30
65
50
40
53
57
295
3
35
70
52
41
54
56
308
MEASURE NO. 4
FOR AGAINST
56 76
31 76
102 175
105 35
138 52
31 35
33 84
20 39
32 79
28 92
25 83
19 74
70 128
54 74
61 34
26 46
30 31
.m
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327
CONS. MEASURE NO. 1
PREC. YES NO
21 33 7
22 92 17
23 111 23
24 200 50
25 116 30
26 64 15
27 29 12
28 43 5
29 82 12
30 27 6
31 100 19
32 90 14
33 124 24
34 126 23
35 75 6
36 65 9
37 102 14
38 149 26
39 108 10
40 93 29
41 98 13
42 72 18
43 70 26
44 148 40
45 207 35
46 113 21
47 165 24
48 80 11
49 133 22
ABSENTEE
VOTE 12 1
TOTAL 5042 1034
MEASURE NO. 2 MEASURE NO. 3
YES NO YES NO
27 17 28 15
63 40 71 31
68 60 85 43
137 97 148 86
91 49 93 47
46 29 53 23
18 19 20 15
31 14 31 14
75 16 72 18
22 12 24 10
64 41 69 4O
63 38 68 33
96 47 101 41
87 59 95 49
47 28 54 19
49 29 52 24
81 32 73 39
109 55 115 54
87 30 92 22
72 46 76 41
76 22 70 32
64 28 63 25
56 28 61 24
90 80 110 63
127 81 135 85
80 50 78 46
114 56 105 58
50 32 51 26
93 60 102 49
7 3 8 2
3522 2106 3715 1879
MEASURE NO. 4
FOR AGAINST
18 35
26 81
52 83
70 185
45 102
20 61
11 28
10 38
33 56
13 22
35 87
34 70
47 97
61 89
22 64
27 56
45 74
58 113
41 76
34 84
36 74
49 50
42 57
54 132
61 167
49 79
86 107
33 51
58 99
2 8
2280 3731
328
Bakersfield, California, March 30, 9953 -- 9
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following persons are hereby
declared to be elected to the office of City Councilman for a full term
of four years, as follows:
~L~NUEL J. CARNAKIS - Third Ward
THOMAS E. EVELETH - Fourth Ward
KENNETH ROBERT CROES - Seventh Ward
and the following persons are hereby declared to be elected to the
office of Member of Board of Education of the Bakersfield School District,
for a full term of four years:
VIRGINIA C. BELLINGER
W. P. TATE
Adoption of Resolution No. 16-53
calling a General Municipal Election
in the City of Bakersfield to be held
on Tuesday, April 14, 1953, for the
purpose of electing a Councilman in
the First Ward, and establishing voting
precincts, appointing precinct election
officers and designating polling places
for said election.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution No.
16-53 calling a General ~unicipal Election in the City of Bakersfield
to be held on Tuesday, April 14, 1953, for the purpose of electing
a Councilman in the First Ward, and establishing voting precincts,
appointing Precinct election officers and designating polling places for
said election, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Approval of form of ballot for
General Election to be held
April 14, 1953.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, Form of ballot
to be used at General Election of A ril 14, 1953 was approved.
Salaries of Election officers and rate
to be paid for polling places fixed for
General Election of April 14, 1953.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, salaries of
Election officers were fixed at $15.00 and rate to be paid for polling
places was fixed at $10.00 for General ~unicipal Election to be held
April 14, 1953.
Bakersfield, California, March 30, 1953 - 10
329
Reception of certificate of Clerk
that no protests or objections were
filed in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 699.
This being the time set for hearing in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 699, certificate of the Clerk that no pr(~ests
or objections were filed against the closing of alley and portion of B
Street, Block 413 A, Bakersfield, proposed to be done under Resolution of
Intention No. 699, was received and ordered placed on file.
,Adoption of Resolution No. 17-53 of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
ordering the vacation of portions of a
street and alley in the City of Bakersfield,
under Resolution of Intention No. 699.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
17--53 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, ordering the vacation of
portions of a street and alley in the City of Bakersfield, under Resolution
of Intention No. 699, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed fro~ Mercy Hospital. Mayor
authorized to sign same.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to execute Resolution of Acceptance of Deed from Mercy Hospital
for the easterly 9 feet of Lot 18 and the Westerly 11 fe~t of Lot 19,
Block 413 A, Bakersfield, which was adopted as read by the following w)te:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Action on Resolution of Intention
to close alley in Block F, Tract 1163,
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, action on Hesolntion
of Intention to close alley in Block F, Tract, 1163, was deferred for ene week.
Mayor authorized to sign lease with Unionof California
Oil Company/xor oil ~nd ~ d~v~lopiaent
of portion of Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Vadnerlei, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor was
of California
authorized to sign lease with the Union Oil Company/for oil and gas --
(Correction made by Minutes of June 22, 1953)
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Bakersfield, California, March 30, 1953 - 11
development
municipal Farm.
of west half of Section 3, T. 30 S., R. 28 E., a portion o;~ the
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Sound Equipment Ordinance
No. 848 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was
New Series to regulate operation of carillon equipment
instructed to prepare amendment to Sound Equipment Ordinance No. 8~8
Letter of appreciation ordered to
be sent from Council to the WomenIs
Reserve of the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis,
Building.
on roof of Sill
the City Clerk was
instructed to send a letter of appreciation from the Council to the Women's
Reserve of the Police Department in recognition of the distinctive
services they are rendering to the community.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for Power Sewer Cleaning
Machines and Surveyor's Transit.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for two Power Sewer Cleaning Machines
and one Surveyor's Transit.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for rental of concession stands
at City Parks.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for rental of concession stauds
at City Parks.
Mayor authorized to sign lease purchase
agreement for the acquisition of property
for off-street parking lot.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Mayor was
authorized to sign lease purchase agreement for the acquisition of property
designated as ½ block on north side of 20~h Street between L and M Streets,
acquisition to be made as outlined to the Council by the City Manager.
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Bakersfield, California, March 30, 1953 - 12
Action on Beale Library property
deferred for one week.
' It was moved by SmitH, seconded by Shurley, that the City
Attorney be instructed to commence legal proceedings and make commitment
to the Court that the funds from the sale of the Beale Library property
will be used for the acquisition of property in the Civic Center for the
benefit of the General public. Substitute motion was made by Vanderlei,
seconded by Carnakis, that the matter be laid over for one week for
further study. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works instructed
to prepare plans, specifications and
estimate of costs for the improvement
of 21st Street between ~dar and Oak
Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Director of
Public Works was instructed to prepare plans, specifications and
estimate of costs for the improvement of 21st Street between Cedar
and Oak Streets.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$1100 for the purchase of venetian
blinds for the City Hall Annex. Purchasing
Agent authorized to advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor
was authorized b transfer $1100 from Fund 25--600-670 to Fund 25-455-502
to purchase venetian blinds for the City Hall Annem. The Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the blinds.
Purchasing Agent authorized to call for
bids for the landscaping of the City
Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the purchasing
Agent was authorized to call for bids for the landscaping of the City
Hall Annex. Councilman Vanderlei voted in the negative m this motion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Ba a
ATTEST:
CITY ~LE~K'an~f~cio Cler~o~the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
332
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of
Bakersfield, California, held
P.M. April 6, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders,
Absent: None
the Council of the City of
in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
Shurley, Smith, Sullivan~ Vanderlei, Vest
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 30,
1953 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of California Brush
Company to furnish 6000# Palmyra Broom
Fibre.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, bid of California
Brush Company to furnish 6000# Palmyra Broom Fibre for a total of
$597.00 plus sales tax was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of California Brush
Company to furnish 6000# Hickory
Broom Fibre.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, bid of California
Brush Company to furnish 6000~ Hickory Broom Fibre for a total of
$795.00 plus sales tax, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Don A. Wren Co. to
furnish 4000# Gutter Broom Wire.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, bid of Don A. Wren
Company to furnish 4000# Gutter Broom Wire for a total price of $995.20
plus sales tax was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Action on bids to furnish Concrete
Cutting Pavement Saw deferred.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, action on bids
to furnish Concrete Cutting Pavement Saw was deferred until the saws have
been examined and recommendation can be made.
Acceptance of bid of Lockhart
Seed Company to furnish Chemical
Spray Materials.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, bid of Lockhart
Seed Company to furnish Chemical Spray Materials for a total price of
$3680.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Addeptance of bid of U.S. Rubber Co.
to furnish Underground Fire Alarm Cable.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, bid of U.S. Ru~gr
to furnish various lengths of Underground Fire Alarm Cable for a total
price of $3810.85 was accepted, this being the only bid received.
Bakersfield, California, April $, 1953
333
Bulletin from League of California
Cities advising of action on SB 1100
and SB 1344 and 1575.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, bulletin from
League of California Cities reporting on Senate Committee action on SB
ilO0 (court fines) and two local sales tax bills (SB 1344 and 1575)
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications relative
to Bakersfield Central B~ilroad Station,
also report from Planning Commission
on Santa Fe Railroad Problem.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, communications
from Elizabeth Moak and Olga Anderson requesting the Council to give
immediate and serious study to the subject of a Bakersfield Central
Railroad Station, and the Planning Commission's report on the Santa Fe
Railroad problem, were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Zonta
Club protesting the sale of Central Park.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Zonta Club of Bakersfield protesting the sale of Central Park was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager or member of his staff
authorized to attend conference at
Regional offices of Civil Defense
Coordinator in Pinedale.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by .Carnakis, the City Manager
or a member of his staff, was authorized to attend a conference at the
Regional office of the Civil Defense Coordinator at Pinedale on Thursday,
April 9, 1953, for the purpose of discussing the prescribed procedure for
obtaining certain supplies, materials and equipment needed in connection
with the Civil Defense program.
Director of Public Works instructed to
prepare estimate of cost of installation
of curbs and gutters on Lakeview Avenue
between Virginia Street and 10th Street.
A petition from property owners on Lakeview Avenue requesting
the Council to take the required legal steps to install curbs and gutters
on Lakeview Avenue between Virginia Street and 10th Street was read, ~nd
upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the Director of Public
Works was instructed to prepare an estimate of cost of the work.
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Reception of City Clerk's Certificate
that no protests or objections were
filed against the annexation qf uninhabited
territory designated as Terrace Gardens No.
This being the time set for hearing relative to proposed annexatior~
of uninhabited territory designated as Terrace Gardens No. 2, City ~lerk's
Certificate that no protests or objections were filed against the
annexation was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 970 New
Series approving annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Terrace Gardens No.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance No.
970 New Series approving annexation of uninhabited territory designated
as Terrace Gardens No. 2, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager instructed to meet with
Housing Authorit~ of the County of
Kern in connection with the relocation
of Haley Street between East California
Avenue and 10th Street.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was instructed to meet with the Housing Authority of the County
of Kern to work out the relocation of Haley Street between East California
Avenue and 10th Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance of
zoning to Pauline P. Johnson to permit the
operation of a photography studio in a
residence located at 1724 Brundage Lane.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting variance to Pauline
Johnson to permit the operation of a photography shop at 1724 Brundage Lane.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1953 - 4
335
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 971
New Series prohibiting certain land uses
within the City of Bakersfield and
prescribing certain exceptions thereto.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded b~ Smith, Emergency Ordinance
No. 971 New Series prohibiting certain land uses within the City of
Bakersfield, and prescribing certain exceptions thereto, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Shurley, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Reception of Progress Report on Civic
Center as submitted by Everett Mansur,
Planning Consultant.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Progress Report
on the Civic Center as submitted by Everett Mansur, Planning Consultant,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Concurrent Resolution approving
certain amendments to the Charter of the
City of Bakersfield, County of Kern,
voted for and ratified by the Electors of
sal~ City at an election held therein on
the 24th day of March, 1953.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, Concurrent Resolution
approving certain amendments to the Charter of the City of Bakersfield,
County of Kern, State of California, voted for and ratified by the
Electors of the City of Bakersfield at an election held therein on the
24th day of March, 1953, was approved and adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
None
Absent: None
336
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1953 5
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No_ 972
New Series amending Ordinance No. 848
New Series.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No. 972
New Series amending Subparagraph (5) of Subdivision (d) of Section 2 of
Ordinance No. 848 New Series - sound equipment ordinance - was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith,
Noes: Saunders
Absent: None
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Approval of rental of Refuse Truck
from D.C. McCan. City Auditor authorized
to issue warrant.
Upon a motion by Saunders,
Truck from D.C. McCan was approved.
seconded by Vest, rental of Refuse
The City Auditor was instructed
to transfer $1398.00 from Fund 11-106-698 to Fund 24-540-313, and issue
warrant to ~r. McCan in that amount.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance regulating charity solicitations
by telephone.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare ordinance to regulate charity
solicitations by telephone.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Comm tree were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent instructed to advertise
for bids for repairs to digester tank
at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Purchasing
Agent was instructed to advertise for bids for repairs to digester tank
at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Purchasing Agent instructed to advertise
for bids for chairs for City Council
Chamber.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Purchasing
Agent was instructed to advertise for chairs for City Council Chamber.
Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1953 - 6
337
The City Auditor was authorized to transfer approximately $2500.00 from
the Capital Outlay Fund to the necessary fund to pay for the chairs when
invoice is rendered.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adjourned.
~AYOR of the City of Bake~f rnia
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK a~n~-~{~l~o' o7 he Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
338
Bakersfield, California, April 13, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at
P.M. April 13,
Present:
Absent:
1953.
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan,
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 6,
the City of
eight o'clock
Vanderlei, Vest
1953 were read and
approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 40 Electrollers.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 40 E1ectroliers,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the bids were referred to the City
Manager and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish Venetian
Blinds for the City Hall Annex.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Venetian Blinds
for the City Hall Annex, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Turbine Pump
Unit for Wayside Park.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Turbine Pump
Unit for Wayside Park, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the bids
were referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for study
and recommendation.
Openlng bids for fire insurance
on structures and contents.
This being the time set to open bids for fire insurance on
structures and contents, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motionby Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for chairs for the
City Council Chamber.
This being the time set to open bids for chairs for the City
Council Chamber, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
339
Bakersfield, California, April 13, 1953 - 2
Award of bid for concrete cutting
saw deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, award of bid for
concrete 'cutting saw was deferred for one week.
City Attorney instructed to amend Ordinance
No. 944 New Series to conform with requirements
of State Division of Highways, to establish
parking meter zone on Baker Street between
Niles and Jackson Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to amend Ordinance No. 944 New Series to conform
with requirements of State Division of Highways, to establish a parking
meter zone on Baker Street between Niles and Jackson Streets.
Reception of communications protesting
the installation of Sound equipment on roof
of Sill Building.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, secondedby Shurley, communications
protesting against the proposed installation of Sound equipment on the
roof of the Sill Building were received and ordered placed on file.
Encroachment Permit No. 9 granted to
Gundlach Plumbing and Sheet Metal Co.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, Encroachment
Permit No. 9 was granted to the Gundlach Plumbing and Sheet Metal Company
for the purpose of guniting on the westerly portion of building located
at 2324 Chester Avenue.
Permit granted Ted Hand Used Csrs to
engage in business of Automobile Dealer.
No.protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Carnakis, secoride by Vest, permit was granted Ted Hand Used Cars
to engage in the business of Automobile Dealer at 1600-24th Street.
Permit granted Lewis' Fine Automobiles
to engage in business of Automobile Dealer
at 2727 Chester Avenue.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Smith, seconded by Shurley, permit was granted Lewis' Fine Automobiles
to engage in business of automobile dealer at 2727 Chester Avenue.
340
Bakersfield, California, April 13, 1953 - 3
Action on application from Bargain
Center to engage in business of Automobile
Dealer deferred until investigation has
been made.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, action on application
of Bargain Center to engage in business of Automobile Dealer at 2801
was deferred for one week until customary investigation has
Chester Avenue,
been made.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Lease Agreement from C. D. and Ila F. Brown
for Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 208, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Resolution of
Acceptance of Lease Agreement from C. D. and Ila F. Brown for Lots 6, 7
and 8, Block 208, Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
for payment of Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block
208, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrant to Bakersfield Abstract Company
in amount of $5508.25 for initial payment of $5500.00 and escrow fees
of $8.25 for property designated as lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 208,
Bakersfield. City Auditor was also instructed to issue warrant for $1000
each month in payment of increments of the property as they become
available, plus the amount of the rental as provided by the lease.
Mayor authorized to sign escrow
agreement for property described as
Lots 6, 7 and 8,
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
authorized to sign escrow agreement
and 8,
Block 208, Bakersfield.
seconded by Vanderle$,t~e Mayor was
for property described as Lots 6, 7
No. 57 granting variance to permit the use of premises located at
Brundage Lane as a photography studio was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan,
Noes: None
Block 208, Bakersfield, acquired from C. D. Brown and Ila F. Brown.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution
No. 57 granting variance to use
premises at 1724 Brundage Lane
as Photography Studio.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Zoning Resolution
1724
Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
341
Bakersfield, California, April 13, 1953 - 4
Adoption of Ordinance No. 973 New
Series fixing the time and place of
the regular meeting of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield and repealing
Ordinance No. 280 and Ordinance No.
948 New Series of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No.
973 New Series fixing the time and place of the regular meeting of the
Council and repealing Ordinance No. 280 and Ordinance No. 948 New Series
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 20-53
authorizing the Mayor to sign petition
to the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Kern that all property lying within
the corporate limits of the City of
----Bakersfield be exempt from county taxes
levied for structural fire protection of
areas in the County.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution No.
20-53 authorizing the Mayor to sign petition to the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Kern to exempt all property within the limits of the City
of Bakersfield from county taxes levied for structural fire protection of
areas in the County, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Council Committee granted authority to
negotiate lease for municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, Councilmen Carn~is,
Saunders and Sullivan, Council Committee appointed October 22, 1951,
were granted authority to accept the assignment of the present lease on the
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Bakersfield, California, April
J
13, 1953 - 5
municipal farm or to enter into a lease contract on the same general
terms as outlined in thepresent lease with modifications. The Committee
was also granted authority to extend the terms for an additional five
years if required by the new lessee or assignee. In addition to the
Council Committee named above, all members of the Council are invited
to sit in on the negotiations.
Adjournment.~
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the Council
adjourned. :
MAYOB of the City of Bakersfield~Calif.
ATTEST:
~ .t~ ~,.~Kand~xo-orItc~b Cler~ o:r the council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
1953.
P. M. April 20,
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of J. E. Stanley
for concession at Beale Park.
This being the time set to open bids for rental of concessions
at city parks, bid of J. E. Stanley to rent concession at Beale Park was
publicly opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, bid of J. E. Stanley to rent
concession at Beale Park for $15.00 per month, plus 6% of the gross, was
accepted.
Opening bids for Surveyor's Transit.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish'Surveyor's
Transit, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the bids were referred
to the City Manager and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Sewer Cleaning
Equipment.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Sewer Cleaning
Equipment, bid from Sewer Tool Equipment Company was publicly opened,
examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the bid was referred to the City Manager
and Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Econolite Mfg.
Company to furnish 40 Electrollers.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, bid of Econolite
Mfg. Company to furnish 40 Electrollers for a total price of $8,142.15
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected. The City Auditor was
authorized to transfer $2,142.15 from the Capital O~tlay Fund to cover
the cost of the electroliers which was not set up in the budget.
344
Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1953 - 2
Acceptance of bid of B & T Venetian
Blind Company to furnish blinds for
the City Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded
Blind Company to furnish venetian blinds for
by Smith, bid of B & T V~netian
the City Hall Annex.for a
total price of $741.60 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected..
Acceptance of bid of Kemble & Sons
to furnish Turbine l>ump for Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Kemble
& Sons to furnish Turbine Pump for Wayside Park for a total price of
$2,161.91 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Wingate Office
Supply to furnish chairs for City
Council Chamber.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, bid of Wingate
Office Supply to furnish chairs for the City Council Chamber for a total
price of $2,103~84 was acoepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Award of bid for fire insurance on
structures and contents deferred for
one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, award of bid
for fire insurance on structures and contents was deferred for one week.
Acceptance of bid of Inland Equipment
Company to furnish Concrete Cutting Saw.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Inland
Equipment Company to furnish 1~t Diamond Concrete Cutting Saw for a total
of $772.40 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of communication from Public
Works Department certifying position
occupied by emergency employee.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication from
Public Works Department certifying that the position of Civil Engineering
Assistant is occupied by an employee not meeting the residence
qualifications of the City, was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Harold D. Cox for temporary
permit to use building referred to the
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, request from
Harold D. Cox for temporary permit to use building at 21 Chester Avenue,
was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1953 - 3
345
Reception of invitation to attend
the State Commission on Housing
Conference.,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, invitation to
attend the State Commission on Housing Conference on Housing was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
City of Turlock.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication from
the City of Turlock relative to adopting policy to have invocation at
the opening of all Council meetings, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of schedule from Controller
of State of California'relative to
apportionment from Motor Vehicle License
Fee Fund.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, schedule from
State Controller relative to apportionment to be made to Bakersfield from
the Motor Vehicle License Fee Fund during the 1953-54 fiscal year, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Permit granted Bargain Center to
engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Smith, seconded by Saunders, permit was granted Bargain Center to engage
in business of Automobile Dealer at 2801 Chester Avenue.
Claim from Peggy Salcido against the
City for personal damages referred
to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, claim receiw~d
from Peggy Salcido against the City for personal damages received, was
referred to the City Attorney for handling.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for March, 1953.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, City Treasurer's
Financial Report for March, 1953 was received and ordered placed on file.
346
Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1953 - 4
Reception of City Clerk's certificate that
no protests were received in matter of
annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Frampton Acres No. 4.
This being the time set for hearing in the matter of annexation
of uninhabited territory designated as Frampton Acres No. 4, City Clerk's
Certificate that
was received and
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
no protests or objections were filed against the annexation
ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 974 New Series
approving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited territory to the City of
Bakersfield, and providing for the taxation
of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Ordinance No. 974
New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory to
the City of Bakersfield, California, designated as Frampton Acres No. 4,
and providing for the taxation of said territory to pay the bonded
indebtedness of said City, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No.700 ordering the vacation of an
.alley in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, Resolution of
Intention No. 700 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring its
tion to order the vacation of an alley in the City in Block F, Tract 1153
and 1163, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley,
Noes: None
Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-53
amending Resolution No. 54-52 by adding
thereto a new paragraph to be Numbered 4.
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
inten-
Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1953 - 5
347
22-53 amending Resolution No. 54-52 by adding thereto a new paragraph
be numbered 4, was adopted as read by the
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Saunders,
Shurley, Smith,
following vote:
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
to
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$1400.00 to provide funds for curbs
and ramps at new Fire Station No. 6.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $700.00 from Fund 25-412-524 and $700.00 from
Fund 25-412-515 to Fund 25-412-522, to provide funds for construction
of curbs and ramps at new Fire Station No. 6.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, claims as audi~;ed
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the Ci~ Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution to provide for charge of
10% for use of recreational and park
facilities.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution to provide for a charge of 10%
of amount collected for the use of recreational or park facilities.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from C. D. Brown and Ila F. Brown
for the W 22 feet of Lot 6, Block 208,
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from C. D. and Ila F. Brown for the west 22 feet of
Lot 6, Block 208, Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
348
Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1953 - 6
Council adjourns and reconvenes
as a Canvassing Board.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the Council
adjourned and reconvened as a canvassing board of results of general
election held April 14, 1953.
Canvassing Board adjourns and
reconvenes as Council.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the Clerk
of the Canvassing Board read the results of the election and the
Canvassing Board reconvened as a Council.
Reception of City Clerk's Certificate
of Election held April 14, 1953~
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City Clerk's
Certificate that Henry H. Collins was elected to the office of Councilman
of the Flrst Ward at a General Municipal Election held on April 14,
1953, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-53
declaring result of canvass of returns of
General Municipal Election held in the
First Ward of the City of Bakersfield
on Tuesday, the 14th day of April, 1953,
for the purpose of electing a Councilman.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 21-53 declaring result of canvass of returns of General Municipal
Election held in the First Ward of the City of Bakers~eld on Tuesday~
the 14th day of April, 1953, for the purpose of electing a Councilman
in said ward, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
The results by precincts were as follows:
Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1953 - 7
351
CONSOLIDATED
PRECINCT NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ABSENTEE VOTE
VOTES CANDIDATES
CAST SHURLEY COLLINS
218 192 26
172 154 18
351 285 66
232 198 34
250 120 130
300 11 277
252 11 241
365 20 345
6 5 1
TOTALS
2146 996 1138
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Shurley, the
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California~ held in Carpenter's Union Ball at eight
o'clock P.M. April 27, 1953.
l~esent: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley Sullivan Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: Smith ' ,
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1953 were
read and approved as read.
Councilmen take Office.
The business of the present Council now having been
completed~ upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, the
Council adjourned. The four Councilmen elected to serve the City
for four year terms beginning on this date were administered the
oath of office and the loyalty oath.
The City Clerk acted as temporary presiding officer
and called the new Council to order.
Councilman Carnakis appointed
President of the Council and
Mayor of the City.
It was moved by Vest, seconded by Collins, that Councilman
Carnakis be nominated for president of the Council and Mayor of the
City. Motion was made by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, that
Councilman Saunders be nominated for President of the Council
and Mayor of the City. Motion was made by Eveleth, which was not
seconded, that Councilman Vest be nominated for President of the
Council and Mayor of the City.
First Motion carried by the following called vote:
Ayes~ Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Vest
Noes: Croes, Saunders, Sullivan
Absent: None
Councilman Carnakis was then declared President of the
Council and Mayor of the City.
At this time the new Council was seated, the following
members answering roll call:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1953 ~ 2
Acceptance of bid of Earl M. Price
to furnish Surveyor's Transit.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, bid of Earl
Price to furnish Surveyor's Transit for a total price of $775.08 was
accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Southwest
Sewer Too1 Cleaning Company to
furnish Sewer Cleaning Equipment.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Southwest
Sewer Tool Cleaning Company to furnish Sewer Cleaning Equipment for a
total price of $3,351.36 was accepted.
Acceptanc~ of bid of Fernley Roberts
to furnish Fire insurance on City
structures and contents.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, "D" Alternate Bid
submitted by Fernley Roberts to furnish Fire insurance for City structures
and contents for a total of $4,859.81 was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected. The City Auditor was authorized to transfer $1684.81 from
Fund 11-106-698 to Fund 11-244-304 to pay the entire premium in this
fiscal year.
Reception of Eleventh Annual Report
submitted by the Housing Authority
of the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, Eleventh Annual
Report submitted by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern was
received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of salary increases
effective May 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, the following
salary increases were approved, effective May 1, 1953:
NAME POSITION
Harry Engle
Walter W. Griffith
J. F. Harrison
Paul Bradford
J. D. Brewer
K. G. Albright
Irene M. Valdez
FROM TO
Captain - Fire Department $383 $402
Engineer " ,, 356 374
Plain Clothes Patrolman I 339 356
l~atrolman 331 348
Motor Patrolman 339 356
Semi-skilled Laborer 296 311
Intermediate Clerk 244 256
354
Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1953 - 3
Reception of communication from Planz
Park Civic Grou~ relative to completion
of fencing of canal.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, communication from
Planz Park Civic Group requesting reassurance that the City Council is
doing everything in its power to hasten the completion of the fencing
of the canal, was received and ordered placed on file.
Permit granted Bakersfield Garage
and Auto Supply Company to install
terrazzo lobby floor and sidewalk at
Fox Theatre Building.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, permit was
granted the Bakersfield Garage and Auto Supply Company to install a
terrazzo lobby floor and sidewalk at Fox Theatre Building.
Reception of communication from
Sunset-Mayflower Progressive Club
extending thanks to the Council.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
the Sunset-Mayflower Progressive Club thanking the Council for its timely
and progressive activities in the Sunset-Mayflower area, was received and
ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to proceed
as required by the ordinance relative
to damaged Beale Memorial Library
building.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, communication
from Chief Building Inspector requesting information from the City relative
to disposition of damaged Beale Memorial Library Building, was referred to
the City Manager with instructions to proceed as required by Ordinance
No. 967 New Series.
City Manager instructed to prepare six
month's contract with Joe B. Nani for
collection and disposal of commercial.
garbage.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was instructed to prepare a~ix month's contract with Joe B. Nani.for the
collection and disposal of commercial garbage from downtown area,.to
commence on May 1, 1953 for the sum of $1100.00 per month.
Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1953 - 4
35,5
Mayor authorized to consult with
Ninisterial Association relative
to invocation being given before each
Council meeting.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Nayor was
authorized to consult with the Ninisterial Association regarding the
suggestion that invocation be given before each Council meeting and
report back to the Council.
Reception of report from City
Nanager on request from Barold D.
Cox that certain building code
exceptions be made.
Upo~ a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, report from
the City ianager on request from Harold D. Cox that certain Building Code
exceptions be made in the case of a building to be placed at 21 Chester
Avenue, was received and placed on file.
Petition from Warde D. Watson
on behalf of Federated Department
Stores, Inc. for vacation of the
alley in Block 192, referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, petition from
Warde D. Watson on behalf of Federated Department Stores, Inc. requesting
the vacation of the alley in Block 192, which block is bounded on the
south by 21st Street, on the north ~ 22nd Street,
Street and on the east by L Street, was referred to
Appointment of Standing Finance
Committee.
on the west by K
the Planning Commission.
At this time Nayor Carnakis appointed himself, Croes and Eveleth
to serve as the Standing Finance Committee.
Approval of Mayor's appointments
of iembers of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Saunders,
appointment of Councilman Ken Croes
Planning Commission to fill vacancy
Councilman James W. Shurley,
~r.
seconded by Vest, the Nayor's
to represent the Council on the
created by expiration of term of
was approved. The Nayor's appointment of
James W. Shurley as Member of the Planning Commission to fill
vacancy created by the expiration of term of Mrs. Ellen Kurtz, was
also approved.
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Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1953 - 5
Appointment of Councilman Collins to
serve on Municipal Farm Committee.
Councilman Sullivan resigned from the Municipal Farm Committee
and Nayor Carnakis appointed Councilman Collins to replace him.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, claims as audited by
the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Resolution authorizing collection
of fee for use of City Parks
tabled for one week for further study.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, resolution
authorizing collection of fee for use of City Parks was tabled for
one week for further study by the Council.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertiseand City Auditor authorized
to transfer funds for pick-up truck
for Painting Division of Police
Department.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the PUrchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for pick-up truck for the
Painting Division of the Police Department, and the City Auditor was
authorized to transfer $1500.00 from Fund 32-516-366 to Fund 32-516-503
to pay for same.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for fittings to install tile
on roof of Fire Station No. 6.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $157.00 from Fund 11-406-505 to Fund 25-412.-522
for purchase of fittings to be used to install tile on roof of Fire
Statio~ No. 6.
City Manager authorized to proceed with
garbage and rubbish collection program
as outlined to the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Manager
was authorized to proceed with garbage and rubbish collection program
in the manner outlined to the Council.
Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1953 - 6
357
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds to change length of arms on
40 downtown electroliers.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $65.10 from Fund 25-600-670 to Fund 25-590-507A
to chanfe length on 40 downtown electrollers recently purchased from
the Econolite Mfg. Company.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Council
adjourned.
~¥OR of the ~ty of Bakersfield, Califo-~-~
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
358
Bakersfield, California, May 4, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at eight o'clock
P.M. May 4, 1953.
Invocation was given by Councilman Collins.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 27, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of resignation of Mr.
J. L. Toole as Member of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, resignation of
Mr. J. L. Toole as Member of the Planning Commission was accepted,
and the City Clerk was instructed to direct a letter to Mr. Toole
conveying the thanks of the Council to him for serving on the Commission.
Reception of communication from
Jewish War Veterans of the United
States signed by Harry W. Rubin,
Department Commander.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
JJewish War Veterans of the United States signed by Harry W. Rubin,
Department Commander, extending good wishes and congratulations to
the Mayor and Council, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Jewish War Veterans of the United
States, Kern County Post No. 602.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication fro~
Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Kern County Post No. 602,
extending congratulations and support to the Mayor and Council, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
C. M. Ward, Pastor of the Full
Gospel Tabernacle.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
C. M. Ward, Pastor of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, congratulating Mayor
Carnakis on his appointment, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, May 4, 1953 - 2
359
Resolution authorizing collection of
fee for use of City Parks referred to
the City Attorney for an indefinite period.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution authorizing
collection of fee for use of City Parks was referred to the City Attorney
for an indefinite period.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 975 New
Series prohibiting charitable
solicitations by tel'ephone.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
975 New Series. prohibiting charitable solicitations by telephone was
adopted a~.read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Collins
Absent: None
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
Fred Green as Member of the Planning
Commission.
The Mayor appointed Maynard Ridlon to serve as a Member of
the Planning Commission to fill vacancy created by resignation of J. L.
Toole, but received no motion or second to approve the appointment. ~[t
was then moved by Councilman Vest, that the Mayor's appointment of
A1 Brazelton to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission be approw~d.
This motion ~iled for lack of a second. Upon a motion by Saunders,
seconded by Croes, the Mayor's appointment of Fred A. Green, 2222 Dracena
Street, to serve as a Member of the Planning Commission to fill vacancy
created by resignation of J. L. Toole, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
various Council Committees.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the following
Council Committees appointed by the Mayor were approved:
GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY
DRAINAGE
FORNATION RECREATION DISTRICT
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Sullivan, Croes, Vt~st
Croes, Saunders, V,~st
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Bakersfield, California, May 4, 1953 -- 3
MUNICIPAL FAEM LEASE
DOWNTOWN PARKING
HEALTH
FLOOD
IMt~OVE SUB-STANDARD DWELLINGS
SUNSET-MAYFLOWER DISTRICT
CIVIC CENTER
BUILDING PERMIT VOLICY
CITY HALL BUILDING
FINANCE
IN
Carnakis, Saunders, Coll:Lns
Vest, Eveleth, Carnakis
Saunders, Vest, Sullivan
Croes, Carnakls, Vest
Croes, Collins, Sullivan
Vest, Saunders,Carnakis
Carnakis, Saunders, Vest
Saunders, Gunn, Holfelder,
Mrs. Balfanz
Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Lease and Option Agreement with
Mohawk Petroleum Corporation for Lot
Block 208, Bakersfield,
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Lease and Option Agreement with the Mohawk Petroleum
Corporation for purchase of Lot 5, Block 208, Bakersfield, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None ~
Absent: None
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Mayor and City Auditor authorized
to sign Lease and Option Agreement with
Mohawk Petroleum Corporation. City
Auditor authorized to make necessary
transfer of funds as outlined by City
Manager.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor and Cil;y
Auditor were authorized to sign Lease and Option Agreement with Mohawk
Petroleum Corporation for Lot 5, Block 208, Bakersfield. The City
Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant of $5500.00 plus escrow fees to
cover the initial payment on this property; also, warrants for $1000.00
each month in payment of increments of the property, plus the amount
of the rental as provided by the lease.
Bakersfield, California, Nay 4, 1953 - 4
361
Nayor and City Clerk authorized to sign
agreement with Southern Pacific Company
for installation of flasher type signals
at Union Avenue crossing.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the Nayor and
City Clerk were authorized to sign agreement for the installation of flasher
type signals at Southerh Pacific Crossing on Union Avenue.
Nayor authorized to sign agreement
with Joe B. Nani for the collection
of commercial garbage in the downtown
area. ~.
Upo~ a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Nayor was
authorized to sign agreement with Joe B. Nani for collection of com~ercial
garbage in the downtown area.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the Council
adjourned.
of Bakers field, Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
362
Bakersfield, California, May 11, 1953
Minutes of
Bakersfield, California, held in Carpenter's Union Hall at
P.M. May 11, 1953.
Present:
Absent:
the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
eight o'clock
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
None
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1953 were read and
approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center
to furnish 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 3/4 Ton Pickup
Truck, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Motor Center to
furnish Chevrolet Model #3604 Pickup Truck for a total price of
$1545.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected. The City
Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant in payment of same.
City Auditor authorized to refund
Sewer Connection fee to L. D.
Claughton, St.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $36.64 to L. D. Claughton, Sr. for portion of
annual sewer connection fee paid, which line is now disconnected.
Invitation from Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce to luncheon
meeting to be held. May 15, referred
to City Manager.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, invitation from
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to members of the Council to attend
luncheon meeting Friday, May 15, at the Hotel E1Tejon was referred to 'the
City Manager with instructions to advise the president of the Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce the number planning to attend.
City Clerk instructed to notify
Mrs. E. Dickey Buster that property
on corner of California and 0leander
has been sold and condition will be
corrected.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City Clerk
was instructed to notify Mrs. E. Dickey Buster that property on southwest
Bakersfield, California, May 11, 1953 - 2
36,3
corner of California and Oleander Avenues is in the process of being sold
and that unsightly condition will be corrected by new owner.
Approval of recommendations of Planning
Commission and Planning Consultant
that Section 16 be annexed to the City.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, letters from.
the Planning Commission and Planning Consultant Everett B. Mansur,
recommending the annexation of some 600 acres in Section 16, were
received and ordered placed on file, and the recommendations were approved.
City Manager instructed to negotiate
with Ralph Smith, the Board of Trustees
of Kern County Union High School and
Junior College District, and the
Bakersfield School District relative to
amount to be paid for collection and
treating of sanitary sewage from
Section 16.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City
Manager was instructed to negotiate with Ralph Smith, the Board of
Trustees of the Kern County Union High School and Junior College District,
and the Bakersfield School District to determine an equitable value '~o be
paid to the City by Mr. Smith and the College and School Districts for
the conducting and treating of sanitary sewage from Section 16, T. 28 S.,
R. 29 E., M.D.B. & M.
Permission granted Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce to place cotton
bales in downtown business area during
National Cotton Week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, permission was
granted the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to place approximately
12 full sized cotton bales at strategic corners in the downtown business
district for the purpose of calling attention to National Cotton Week
May 11-16.
City Manager instructed to direct
letters to the proper committees
on Revenue and Taxation expressing
opposition to SCA 26 and AB 817.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was instructed to direct letters to the proper committees on Revenue and
Taxation expressing opposition to Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 26 -
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Bakersfield, California, May 11, 1953 - 3
Taxation of City-owned property, and Assembly Bill 817 - New County, City
and State Sales tax proposal, with copies to be forwarded to Senator
Dorsey, Assemblyman Kelly and Assemblywoman Donahoe.
City Council adopts policy of
extending invitation to Greater
Bakersfield area to annex to the
City. City Manager instructed to
secure assistance from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
and Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Council
adopted policy of extending invitation to residents of all areas outside
the present City limits to annex to the City. The City Manager was
instructed to request assistance from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber
of Commerce and the Junior Chamber of Commerce in consolidating the
Greater Bakersfield area.
Mayor to write to Governor relative
to State Crime Commission report.
Communications from City Manager Gunn and Chief of Police Grayson
relative to State Crime Commission Report were read, and upon a motion
by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was authorized to write to
Governor Earl Warren, sending copy of the communication to the Attorney
General, and request that in the future when reports of this nature a~e
released, they make it clear to the public whether or not they are
referring to the incorporated area of the City of Bakersfield or the
unincorporated area, over which the City of Bakersfbld has no control.
At this time the Mayor announced that future Council meetings
will be held in the City Hall Annex Police Building at 1620 Truxtun Av,~nue.
Policy of the Council that invocation
be made part of the weekly Council
meetings.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, it was deterz~ined
that it is the policy of the Council that invocation be made part of
the weekly Council meetings. Communication from Reverend Glenn D.
Puder, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, advising that the
Ministerial Association of Greater Bakersfield went on record as
commending and endorsing the Council policy was received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, May 11, 1953 - 4
365
Reception of Certificate of Clerk
that no protests or objections were
filed in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 700.
This being the time set for hearing on vacation of alley in
Block F, under Resolution of Intention No. 700, upon a motion by Sullivan,
seconded by Eveleth, Certificate of Clerk that no protests or objections
were filed against the closing, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-53
ordering the vacation of an alley in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
23-53 ordering the vacation of all of that certain alley 20 feet in
width, lying easterly of and contiguous to Lot 30, Block F, Tract No.
1163 and southerly of and contiguous to Lot 3, Block F, Tract 1153,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance
to Leonard E. Nattin to permit the
construction of a garage at 1929 A
Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Zoning Resolution granting variance to Leonard E.
Martin to permit the construction of a garage on that property described
as 1929 A Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance
to Victor Schneider to permit construction
of a duplex unit on northwest corner of
Terrace Way and N Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare Zoning Resolution granting variance to Victor Schneider to permit
the construction of a duplex unit on the northwest corner of Terrace Way
and N Street.
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Bakersfield, California, May 11, 1953 - 5
City Attorney instructed to proceed
with relocation of F Street through
the Kern County High School and
qollege District campus.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney was instructed to proceed with the closing and realign-
ment of F Street through the Kern County High School and College
campus.
Closing of Monterey Street between
Virginia and Williams Street referred
hack to the Planning Commission for
further study.
A report of the Planning Commission reconunending the closing
of Monterey Street between Williams and Virginia Street was read, and
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the petition from the
Bakersfield City School District was referred back to the Planning
Commission for further study;
Denial of request of Singer Sewing
Machine Company for refund of Sales
Tax penalty paid for fourth quarter of
1952.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, request from
Singer Sewing Machine Company for refund of $20.25 for penalty paid
for late filing of sales tax return for the fourth quarter of 1952,
was denied.
Request from Planning Commission
for City Council to allocate funds
in the 1953-54 budget for a full time
Planning Engineer referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, request from 'the
Planning Commission that the City Council allocate funds in the 1953-.54
budget for a full time Planning Engineer, was referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Request from Planning Commission
that the City Council instruct the City
Attorney to attend meetings of the
Planning Comm~sion referred to the City
Manager for study and report back in 2 weeks.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, request
from the Planning Commission that the Council instruct the City Attorney
to attend meetings of the Planning Commission to advise the Commission
on problems of a legal nature, was referred to the City Manager for
study and report back in two weeks.
Bakersfield, California, May 11, 1953 - 6
Approval of plans and ~ecifications
f6~ repairs to concrete digester tank
at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, plans and
specifications for repairs to concrete digester tank at Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 1 were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Encroachment Permit No. 10 granted
Malcolm Brock Company.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, Encroachment
Permit No. 10 was granted Malcolm Brock Company for encroachment at 20th
Street and Chester Avenue.
Mayor and other City officials
authorized to sign Agreement with
County of Kern for Health Services.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor,'
City Clerk and City Auditor were authorized to sign Agreement with County
of Kern for certain Health services.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$45.00 for purchase of Pick-up Truck.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $45.00 from Fund 32-516-366 to Fund 32-516-503,
additional amount necessary to pay for 3/4 ton Pickup Truck purchased from
Motor Center.
Adjgurnment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Collins, the Council
~AYOR of the C~y of Bakersfield,Cali~7
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
368
Bakersfield, California, May 18, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
Annex
City Hall/at eight o~clock p. M. May 18, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Ervin R. Klassen
of the East Bakersfield Church of the Nazarene.
Jewish War Veterans og the United States Post No. 602
presented the Council with an American Flag and the California State
Flag. Boy Scout Troop No. 603, sponsored by the Jewish War Veterans.
presented Chief of Police Grayson with an American Flag. The flags
were consecrated by Rabbi Irving Ganz of Btnai Jacob Synagogue.
Mayor Carnakis, accepted the flags on behalf of the City.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 11, 1953 were ~ead
and approved as read.
Opening bids on improvement of
Streets and Grounds at City Hall
Annex.
This being the time set to open bids on the improvement of
Streets and Grounds at the City Hall Annex, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Saunders,
seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to the City Manager and
Director of Public Works for study and recommendation.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$43.80 to N. V. Bazan for unused
building and plumbing permits.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $43.80 to N.V. Bazan, 911 Niles Street, for
unused building and plumbing permits.
City Manager, Assistant City Manager,
and Councilman Vest authorized to
attend conference in Berkeley.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, City Manager Gunn,
Assistant City Manager Miner and Councilman Vest were ah-~horized~o
attend First Annual University of California Conference in Berkeley,
May 22nd, relative to problems of Decentralization in Metropolitan Areas.
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Bakersfield, California, May 18, 1953 2
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for April, 1953.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of April, 1953 was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution denying application
of Dr. Dee L. Abbott and Mr. Fred Gribble
for variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a doctor's
office on 18th Street between A and B
Streets.
At this time Certificate of Findlngs of Fact of the Plann:Lng
Commission recommending the granting of a variance to Dr. Dee L. Abbott
and Mr. Fred Gribble to permit the construction, operation and maintenance
of a Doctor's office on the south side of 18th Street between A and
B Streets, was read. Several petitions protesting the granting of
the variance were read, and verbal protests from the audience were heard.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to pFepare Zoning Resolution denying the variance.
Petition for erection of boulevard
stop signs at intersection of Niles
and Haley Streets referred to the
Traffic Division of the'Police
Department for study and recommendation.
Upon a mo~ion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, petition containing
35 names, requesting that boulevard stop signs be installed for eastbound
and westbound traffic on Niles Street at its intersection with Haley
Street, was referred to the Traffic Division of the Police Department for
study and recommendation.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 58
granting variance to permit construction
of a garage in variance with yard
restrictions at 1929 A Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution
No. 58 granting variance tq Leonard E. Martin to ~rmit construction of a
garage in variance with the yard requirements at 1929 A Street, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, CollinS, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, May 18, 1953 - 3
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 59
granting variance to permit the
construction of a duplex unit on the
northwest corner of Terrace Way and
N Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 59 granting variance to Victor J. Schneider to permit the construction
of a duplex on the northwest corner of Terrace Way and N Street, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, ~veleth,-Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to make
various transfers.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan,'the City
Auditor was authorized to make the following transfers:
FROII TO A~IOUNT
11-030-103
11-020-105
25-590-670
32-000-670
11-106-698
11-010-103
11-010-103
25-412-522
32-515-325
24-545-349
$4OO.OO
3O0.OO
300.00
1400.00
2200.00
Letter of thanks ordered sent to
Bewick's California Flower Shop
for flowers presented to Council
at opening of Council Chambers.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Clerk 'was
instructed to direct a letter to Bewick's California Flower Shop thanking
them for the beautiful basket of flowers which was sent to the Council
for the opening of the new Council Chamber.
Letter of appreciation ordered sent
to Jewish War Veterans for flags
presented to the Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, a letter was
directed to be se~t to the Jewish War Veterans of the United States thanking
them for the flags presented to the Council. The letter, which was-
ordered spread on the minutes, read as follows:
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Bakersfield, California, May 18, 1953 - 4
May 19, 1953
Jewlsh War Veterans of the United States
Kern County Post No. 602
P.O. Box 5
Bakersfield, California ~'
Gentlemen¢ ' :
The City Council wishes me to convey to your organization
an expression of appreciation and thanks for the gift of the beautiful
American Flag and California State Flag presented to the Council on
the occasion of the first meeting in its new quarters in the City Hall
Annex Police Department Building on May 18th.
Impressive in its suggestiveness to the men and women
present at the meeting, was the ceremony by which the flags were pres~ented
to the Council.
The Members of the Council in accept±rig these Flags, pledge,
themselves to administer to the best of ~heir ability the civic duties
and responsibilities delegated to them by the citizens of the City of
Bakersfield.
adjourned.
Sincerely,
Manuel J. Carnakis
Mayor of Bakersfield
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the Council
MAYO_R~of ~he ~it~ of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Council
of the C~ of Bakersfield, California
California
372
Bakersfield, California, May 25, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the city Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. May 25, 1953.
Present: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders~ Sullivan~ Vest
Absent: Carnakis
Invocation was given by the Reverend Herbert Johnson of the
Chester Avenue Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 1953 were read and
approved as read.
Councilman Saunders appointed
Mayor Pro-tem.
Due to the absence of Mayor Carnakis, upon a motion by Sullivan,
seconded by Eveleth, Councilman Saunders was appointed Mayor Pro-tem.
Opening bids for the repair of
Digester Tank at Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 1.
This being the time set to open bids for the repair of Digester
Tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No. l, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation at next Council meeting.
Rejection as excessive of all bids for
the improvement of Streets and Grounds
at City Hall Annex. City Manager authorized
to do the work with City forces.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, all bid~ received
for the improvement of Streets and Grounds at City Hall Annex were
rejected as being excessive. The City Manager was directed to proceed
and such outside expert assistance as is
with the work, using City forces,/on the basis of an estimated cost of --
found necessary to do the work,)
$13,943; also, the City Manager was authorized to change the original
specifications for the electrollers to be installed
(Corrected by Minutes of June 22, 1953)
Letter from Marion and Thresia Bolla
calling attention to an encumbrance on
property at 121E. 21st Street referred
to the City Attorney for opinion.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, letter from Marion
and Thresia Bolla calling the attention of the Council to an encumbrance
on property at 121 East 21st Street, was referred to the City Attorney
for opinion as to what actio~ the City can take in this matter.
Bakersfield, California, May 25, 1953 - 2
City A~ditor authorized to refund
$38.69 to Buda Company for sales tax
~rroneously paid..
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor
was~ authorized to refund $38.69 to the Buda Company, Harvey, Illinois, for
sales tax paid erroneously~
salary
Approval of salary increases to become
effective June 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Evel~th, seconded by Collins, the following
increases to become effective June 1, 1953, were approved:
NANE POSITION
RusseH F. Houston Patrolman
John-G. Ovens Desk Sergeant
L. W. Doan Laborer
Brinton Hale Semi-skilled Laborer
Recep(ion of letter and resolution
from East Bakersfield Progressive
Club commending the Council for stand
taken on Crime Commissioners Report.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, letter and
resolution from the East Bakersfield ProgreSsive Club commending the
Council for stand taken on Crime CommisSioners Report, were received
and ordered-placed on file.
TO
$348 $365
339 356
256 269
282 296
C. P. A. audit report on examination of
books and accounts for period ending
December 31, 1952 referred to the
Finance Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, C.P.A. audit re]~ort
of examination of,books and accounts of the City for the period ending
December 31, 1952 was referred to the Finance Committee for study.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 60
denying variance to permit the construction,
etc. of a Doctor's office on ~he south side
of 18th Street between A and B Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 60 denying variance to Dr. Dee L. Abbott and Fred Gribble to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a Doctorts office on the south
side of 18th Street between A and B Streets,was adopted as read by the
following vote:
dyes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
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Bakersfield, California, May 25, 1953 -3
Ayes: Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Adoption of Ordinance No. 976 New Series
amending Part 2 of Section 3. and Section 7
of Ordinance No.. 967 New Series.
Upon a. motion by Sullivan, peconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
976 New Seri~s amending Part 2 of Section 3. and Section 7 of Ordinance
No. 967 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Croes, Evelet~, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Allowano~ uf~llaims.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collihs, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee Were allowed, and the Cit~ AUditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
City Attorney instructed to proceed
with the necessary legal action to
dispose of Beale Memorial Library
Building.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attgrney
was instructed to proceed with the necessary legal ~tion for the disposition
of the Beale Memorial Library and Building, and authorized to
obligate the City to use the funds obtained as directed by the Court.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids on Bond Coverage for City employees.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the PUrchasing.
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids on Bond Coverage.for City
employees.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for burglary and roSbery insurance
on money and securities.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Purchasing Agent
was authorized to ca1i for bids for 'burglary and robbery insurance on'
money and securities.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for legal advertising for th~
next fiscal year.
Upon a motlob by Croes, Seconded by Sulli%an, th~ Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for legal advertising for
fiscal year ending June 30, 1954.
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379
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for b~ds for comprehensive public
liability and property damage insurance
coverage.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the Purchasing .~gent
was authorized to advertise for bids for comprehensive public liability
insurance coverage.
and property damage
Denial ef payment of claim from Mr. Henley
for plumber*s fees incurred due to sewer
stoppage on Oleander Avenue between Blanche
and Orange Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claim of Mr. He~aley
for payment of plumberrs fees resulting from damage incurred due to sewer
stoppage in city line on Oleander Avenue between Blanche and Orange Streets,
was denied.
City Manager authorized to rescind
previous instructions to City Engineer
for preparation of plans and specifications
for improvement of 21st Street between
Cedar and Oak Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was_ authorized to rescind prey%ous
instructions to the City Engineer to
prepare plans and ~ecifications for the improvement of 21st Street between
Cedar and Oak Streets.
City Manager instructed to request
the State Division of Highways to
install traffic actuated signals at
Niles and Haley Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was instructed to write to the State Division of Highways and request the
installation of traffic actuated signals at the intersection of Niles and
Haley Streets.
City Auditor authorized to make
various fund transfers.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to make the following fund transfers:
FROM TO A~OUNT
11-106-670
11-106-670
11-106-670
82-612-670
11-310-103
11-310-314
11-310-699
3 2-000-670
$3200,00
120.00
36,08
99,66
380
Bakersfield, California, May 25, 1953 - 5
City Manager authorized to send telegrams
expressing opposition to ACA-58 and ~-3320.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by.Eveleth, the City Manager was
authorized to send telegrams ~is evening to Assemblyman Kelly, Assembly-
woman Dorothy Donahoe and Senator Dorsey expressing opposition to Assembly
Constitutional Amendment 58 and Assembly 3320.
.Letter ordered sent to Mrs. H. B. Smith,
President Of the League of Women Voters,
conveying good wishes of the Cuuncil
for speedy recovery.
· Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by ~ollins, ~ letter was ordered
sent to Mrs. H. B. Smith, President of the League of Women Voters,
conveying the good wishes of the Council for a speedy recovery from
recent illness.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR o~ theory o~ Ba~erslxeld
ATTEST:
CITY qLF~K and ~x-O~clo Cler~ o~ the Council
of the~ City of Bakersfield, California
38i
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. June 1, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders~ Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None ~
Invocation was given by Dr. Glenn D. Puder, Pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Lay 25, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Howard Hays ~
for repairs to Digester Tank at
Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Howa~cd
Hays for repairs to Digester Tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No. i for
a total of $5568.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$5600.00 to provide funds for repairs
to Digester Tank at Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $5600.00 from Unapplied Appropriations
Account 25-590-670 to Repairs and ~aintenance NOC Account 11-545-325, to
pr6vlde funds for repairs to Digester Tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
City ~anager instructed to advise City
of Petaluma that no contribution will
be made toward expense of appeal in case
of City of Petaluma vs. Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company.
Upon a motion b~ Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the City Manager
was instructed to advise the City Manager of Petaluma, California, that
the City of Bakersfield will not contribute'toward the expense of an
appeal in the case of the City of Petaluma rs. Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company relative to primary franchises.
Charles Carlstroem appointed City
Attorney with permanent status.
Having been certified by the Civil Service Board for ~iscellaneous
Departments as eligible for appointment to the position of City Attorney,
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Bakersfield, California, June 1~ 1953 - 2
upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, Charles Carlstroem
was given permanent appointment as City Attorney.
Adoption of Resolution No..24-53
proclaiming the week of June 21-27
as Disabled AmericanYeterans Week.
Upon a motion by Croes, ~econded by Sullivan, Resolution No.
24-53 proclaiming the week of June 21-27 as Disabled American ¥eterans
Week~ was a~opted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes~ Eveleth, Saunders~ Sullivan~ Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to present
1953-54 Budget to the Council on
June t0, 1953.
Upon a motion by Sullivan~ seconded by ~veleth~ the City
Auditor was authorized to submit the 1953-54 Budget to the Council on
June 10~ 1953.
Mayor authorized to'sign Agreement
with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
covering Pole contacts.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to sign Pole Contact Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric
Company to install service riser~ metering and switching equipment on
pole on south side of 21st Street at alley between Chester Avenue and
K Street.
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-53
authorizing the M~yor and City Clerk
to enter into agreement with Pacific
Gas and Electric Company covering pole
contact.
Upon a motion by Sullivan~ seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 25-53 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement
with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the installation of
service riser, metering and switching equipment on pole on south side of
21st Street at alley between Chester Avenue and K Street~ was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders~ Sullivan~ Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1953 - 3
385
City Auditor authorized to refund $13.99
to National Automobile Club for unsecured
personal property taxes erroneously assessed.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor ~'as
authorized to refund $13.99 to the National Automobile Club for unsecured
personal property taxes erroneously assessed.
Permissionsgranted Disable American
Veterans to place Welcome cards on
electroliers during convention June 21-24.
Upon a motion by Croes~ seconded by Sullivan, permission was
granted Disabled American Veterans to place cards on electrollers~
welcoming members of this group to convention to be held in Bakersfield
JJune 21-24.
City M~nager instructed to make recommendation
to City Council relative to amending Ordinance
No. 456 New Series to restrict oil well drilling
within the City limits.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City M~nager
was instructed to make recommendation to the Council on advisability of
amending Emergency Ordinance No. 456 New Series to restrict oil. well
drilling within the City limits.
City Manager authorized to advertise
for tractor on rental basis with
option to purchase.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Manager was authorized to advertise for bids on a rental basis with option
to purchase, for tractor to be used at the Municipal Dump.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for'payment of election supplies
used for Nominating Election of 3-24-53.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $1,284.97 from City Manager,s Contingency Accou~.t
11-106-698 to Printing, binding and duplicating Account 11-034-301 to
pro~e~--unds ~fpa~ent~k election supplies used for Nominating El.~ctio~
of 3-24-53.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$540.44 to cover purc~se o~-two
electrollers from C. E. Houchin Co.
Upon a motion by Saunders~ seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $540.44 from Account 25-590-670 to Account
25-590-507A to cover purchase of two electroliers from C. E. Houchin Company,
Councilman Sullivan voted in the negative on this motion.
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Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1953 - 4
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Hohawk l~etroleum Corporation
for porkion Qf Lot 5, Block 208, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Saunders,. seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from the Mohawk Petroleum Corporation covering the
East 26.00 feet of the South 65.50 feet of Lot 5 in Block 208, Bakersfield,
was adopted as rea~l by the following vote: ~
Ayes: Carpakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with West Coast Director of ~ederal
Public Housing Authority relative to
acquisition of Southern Pacific and Santa
Fe Railroad Housing Projects under the
terms of the Lanham Act.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was instructed to communicate with Mr. Melville, west coast director of
Federal Public Housing Authority, requesting his assistance in carrying the
matter of the acquisition of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroad
Housing Projects to higher authority in an attempt to secure'a reversal
of the ruling of the district legal office.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the CQuncil
adjourned.
MAYOR of the C~/o~ ~a~ersf~eId,California
ATTEST:
CAT¥ C,,~J~-~ ~er~ o~-tne Council
of the City of Bak. ersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 8, 1953
887
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the'Council Chamber of the City Hal:[ Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. June 8, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Reverend R. Dennis Heard, Pastor of
the Pentecostal Tabernacle, 36th and L Streets.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 1, 1953 were read and
approved as read.
Reception of communication from
Alan A. Lindsay, attorney, relative
to recent report of the Special Crime
Study Commission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, letter from.
Alan A. Lindsay, attorney from Oakland, relative to recent report
of the Special Crime Study Commission on on Organized Crime, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution ascertaining and determining
the prevailing rate of wages to be
paid certain crafts effective June 15,
1953.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare resolution ascertaining and determining the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid certain crafts employed on public
work, to become effective June' 15, 1953.
City Manager authorized to attend
Annual Conference of International
City Managerst Association September
20-24, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was authorized to attend the 39th Annual Conference of the International
City Managers' Association to be held at Los Ai~geles, September 20-24, 1953.
Approval of salary increases
effective July 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the following
salary increases were approved, effective July 1, 1953:
NAME
H. F. Douglas
V. M. Blado
PO S IT ION FROM TO
Fire Alarm Technician $365 $383
Engineer 356 374
388
Bakersfield, California, June 8, 1953 - 2
Reception of report from City Attorney
on investigation made of build±ng
adjoining 121E. 21st Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, report submitted by
City Attorney of investigation made of building adjoining 121E. 21st
:
Street was received and ordered placed on file, and the City Cler~ was
instructed to send copy of the report to Mrs. Bolla, who had made the
complaint.
M~yor authorized to sign contract
with bond attorneys for the preparation
of the proceedings for the sale of City
Hall Bonds - 1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded 'by Eveleth, the Council
approved the terms of the contract, 'the Mayor was authorized to sign
the agreement, and the City Attorney was authorized to communicate with
bond attorneys Orrick, Dahlquist, Herrington and Sutcliffe, advising
them that the Council had accepted the agreement for the preparation of
the proceedings for the sale of Bakersfield City Hall Bonds - 1953.
City Engineer instructed to contact
Public Utility Companies relative to
abandonment of easements on property
to be used for housing project.
In response to request from the Housing Authority of the
County of Kern, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City
Engineer was instructed to contact the public utility companies regarding
the abandonment of easements now .existing on property to be used fox
Housing Project CAL-8-6A.
Communication from ~unset-Nayflower
Progressive Club referred to Council
Housing Committee for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication from
Sunset-~ayflower Progressive Club regarding housing in that~ area was
referred to the Council Housing Committee for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield~ California, June 8~ 1953 - 3
389
City Auditor authorized to increase
budget estimate of Equipment Maintenance
Motor Vehicle Parts.
Upon a motion 'by S~unders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to increase the budget estimate for Equipment Haintena~ace
Motor Vehicle Parts, Account 81-610-374, in amount of $3500.00.
Reception of Notice of Hearing before
the Public Utilities Commission on
application of Kernville Stage Company
for increase in rates.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, Notice of
Hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on application of Kernville
Stage Company for authority to increase passenger fares between
Bakersfield and Kernville was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to s,ign contract with
Howard Hays for repairs to digester
tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the Mayor
was authorized to sign contract with Howard Hays for repairs to
digester tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Reception of report from City Hall
Building Committee. Architect authorized
to proceed with working drawings. Plot
Plans referred to Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by' Eveleth, report of the
City Hall Building Committee was received, plans as submitted to the
Council for the construction of the City Hall were approved, and the
archi%ect war instructed to proceed with the working drawings. The plot
plans ~ere referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation
relative to the acquisition of the property necessary for the development
of the site as proposed in the plans.
390
Bakersfield, California, June 8, 1953 - 4
Reception of City Clerk's certificate that
no written protests, objections or appeals
of any kind or nature were filed against
the assessment made in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 696.
The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the t~ae
and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing in
the matter of the assessment for the construction of sanitary sewers in
Planz Road and other streets and alleys in Public Improvement District
No. 696 (Planz Park Annex), as 'contemplated in Resolution of Intention
No. 696 adopted by the said City Coun'cil on the 23rd day of June, 1952..
The City Clerk also informed the said City Council that
affidavits of the mailing, posting and publications of the Notice of
Filing ~ssessment were om file in her office. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Eveleth, City Clerkts certificate that no written protests,
objections or appemls of any kind or nature were filed against the
assessment made,-the work done, or the proceedings taken in the matter
of Public Improvement District No. 696, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Hearing continued in the matter of the
assessment for the construction of
sanitary sewers in Plan~ Road and other
Streets-and alleys in Public Improvement
District' No. 696, until Monday, June 15,
1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, hearing in the
matter of the assessment for the construction of sanitary sewers in Planz
Road and other streets and alleys in Public Improvement District No. 696
(Planz Park Annex), was continued until eight o'clock P.M. Monday,
1953, to enable the sewer contractor to make correction in the
June 15,
work.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting Use Permit
to Dr. Dee L. Abbott to permit construction,
operation and maintenance of a business
and professional office on the northeast
corner of Truxtun Avenue and t'D" Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
City Attorney was instructed to prepare Zoning Resolution granting Use
Permit to Dr. Dee L. Abbott to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a business and professional office on the northeast
corner of Truxtun Avenue and "D" Street.
Bakersfield, California, June 8, 1953 - 5
391
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention to close
Monterey Street between Williams Street
and the East City limits.
At this time report of the Planning Commission recommending the
closing of Monterey Street between Williams Street and the East City
limits was read. Petitions containing approximately one thousand
signatures requesting the closing were filed with the City Clerk and all
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. Upon a motion by
Collins, seconded by Vest, the City. Attorney was instructed to prepare
resolution of intention to close Monterey Street between Williams Street
and the East city limits by the ~ollowing called vote:
Vest
Ayes: Carmakis, Collins, ~veleth,
Noes: Croes, Saund~, Sullivan
Absent: None
Reception of City Manager;s. report
on advisability of having the City
Attorney attend meetings of the City
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, report from City
Manager recommending that the City Attorney not be required to attend any
meetings except those of the City Council, w~s received and ordered
placed on file.
~as
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for rental of building for Police
Department for month of June and space
for motorcycle storage for the months
of May and June.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
authorized to transfer $425.00 for the rental of building for the
Police Department for the month of June and $30.00 for the rental of
space for motorcycle storage for months of May and June from Account
No. 11-106-690 to Account No. 11-450-314.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City auditor was authorized.
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
392
/ Bakersfield~ California, June 8~ 1953 - 6
City Manager authorized to make
arrangements to present certificates
of service to City employees at
meeting of June 15, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Manager
was authorized to make arrangements for the presentation of certificates
of service to city employees at meeting of June 15, 1953.
Council rescinds action of June 1,
1953, authorizing the advertising
for bids for tractor to be used at
Municipal Dump.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth~ the Council
rescinded its former action of June 1, 1953, authorizing the City
Manager to advertise for bids for a tractor to be used. at the Municipal
Dump.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Subdivision Ordinance
No. 424 New Series to increase minimum
requirements for the paving of City
Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare amendment for study by the Council to
Subdivision Ordinance No. 424 New Series to increase minimum
requirements for the paving of City streets.
Adjournment.
a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
Upon
adjourned.
MAYOR of the Cite/of gal~ersfield.,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY an ClO ~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, OalifOrni'a
Bakersf±eld, California, June 15, 1953
393
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
Annex at eight o'clock P.M.
Present:
Absent:
of the City of
the City Hall
June 15, 1953.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
None
Minutes of the regular meeting o£ June 8, 1953
Vest
were read and
approved as read.
Invocation was delivered by Rabbi Irving Ganz of B'Nai Jacob
~ Synagogue.
Acceptance of bid of The Bakersfield
Californian for legal advertising for
fisdal year ending June 30, 1954.
This being the time set to open bids for legal advertising
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, bid of The Bakersfield
Californian was publicly opened, examined and declared, this being the
only bid received. Upon a motion by Eveleth,. seconded by Collins, the
bid of The Bakersfield Californian to furnish legal advertising
for fiftee~ cents per column line of six-point solid for the first
insertion, and eleven cents per column line of six-point solid
for each subsequent insertion of the same matter, was accepted.
Opening bids for improvement of Union
Avenue between N,iles and 21st Street.
This being the time set to open bids for the improvement o~'
Union Avenue between Niles and 21st Streets, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Saunders,
seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to the Director of l~ublic Works
for study and recommendation and report back in one week.
Petition from J.R. Williams for
abandonment of alley through Block 232,
Kern, referred to the PlanningsCommission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, petition from
J. R. Williams requesting the City to commence proceedings for the
abandonmen~ of alley running easterly and westerly through Block 232,
Kern, was referred to the Planning Commission.
394
Bakersfield, California, June 15, 1953 - 2
Continuation of hearing on filing
of assessments on Public Improvement
District No. 696 - Sanitary Sewers in
Planz Park. ,
Upon a motion by.Crees, sgconded by Saunders, hearing on f~ling
of assessments on Public Improvement District No. 696 - sanitary sewers
in Planz Park - was again continued for one week.
Reception of City Manager's report on
Cost of City Services.
report
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Collins, the City Manager's
on Cost of City Services, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Manager's report on
County Jail Contract.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Collins, the City Manager's
report on the County Jail Contract was received and o~dered placed on file.
Time and place of budget hearings
fixed.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan,
June 29th
at the City Hall
Annex, was fixed as the time and place of budget hearings.
(Correction made at meeting of June 22, 1953)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 977 New Series
amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 424
New Series and repealing Ordinance No.
804 New Series.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance No..
977 New Series amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 424 New Series
and repealing Ordinance No. 804 New Series, was adopted~as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnaki~, Collins, Crees, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Encroachment Permit No. 11 granted
William Romley, 610 Jackson Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Encroachmen~ Permit
No. 11 was granted William Romley, 610 Jackson street, for 5" Stone
facing on building.
Bakersfield, California, JJune 15, 1953 - 3
395
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-53 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 Croes, Resolution No.
26-53 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages to be paid to
certain crafts and types of workmen employed on Public Work in the City
of Bakersfield, and amending Resolution No. 96, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 61
granting Use Permit to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance
of a business and professional office
on the northeast corner of Truxtun Avenue
and "D" Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 61 granting Use Permit to Dr. Dee L. Abbott for the construction,
operation and maintenance of a business and professional office on the
northeast corner of Trux%un Avenue and "D" Street, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 701 declaring the intention of the
Council to order the vacation of a portion
of Monterey Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
ITrtentl~ No.~YUl~of fhe 'Council of the City of Bakersfield, declaring its
intention to order the vacation of a portion of Monterey Street and
setting the date of hearing t__hg~eon as July _6, 1953, wa~adopted_ aa read-
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Vest
Noes: Croes, Saunders, Sullivan
Absent: None
396
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Approval of expenditure of Capital
Outlay Funds for construction of two
barbecue pits in Lowell Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the expenditure
of $1300.00 from Fund 25-579-524 for the construction of two barbecue
pits in Lowell Park was approved. _
Approval of expenditure of Capital
Outlay Funds for the removal and
reconstruction of a fence along the
northerly boundary line of the Sewer
Farm.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the expenditure
of approximately $800.00 for the removal and reconstruction of a fence
along the northerly boundary line of the Sewer Farm was approved. :
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, claims as
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
audited
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$370.00 for purchase of'Recreation
Equipment for Jefferson Pool.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Cr0es, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $370.00 from Fund 25-590-670 to
Fund 25-590-510 for the purchase of Recreation Equipment for the
Jee/=rson Pool.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY k of
of the City of Bakersfield,
seconded by Collins, the Council
~AYOR of the C~of Bakersfielc~,C~lif.-
the Council
California
Bakersfield, California, June 22, 1953
!
of
Annex, at eight o'clock P.M. June
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Absent: Saunders
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
22, 1953.
Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Invocation was delivered by Reverend Edward T. Lancaster,
Church of th~ NazarenM~
First
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 15, 1953, were
read and approved as read.-
Acceptance of bid of Walter Mortensen,
Inc. to furnish Comprehensive Public
Liability and Property Damage Insurance.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish
Comprehensive Public Liability Insurance for fiscal year ending June
30, 1954, bid of Walter Mortensen, Inc. was publicly opened, exam%ned
and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Vest, bid of Walter Mortensen, Inc. to furnish Comprehensive
Liability Insurance for a total estimated premium of $23,000.00
was accepted.
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc. for the
improvement of Union Avenue between Niles
and 21st Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, bid of Diccc,
Inc. for th~ improvement of Union Avenue between Niles and 21st Street,
for a total price o'f $118,010.55 was accepteS, and all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract for the work.
Reception of "Thank Yo~' note from
Mrs. H. B. Smith.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, note from Mrs. H. B.
Smith, t~anking the Council for expressing concern during her recent
illness was received and ordered placed on file.
Second request from Singer Sewing Machine
Company for refund of Sales Tax penalty
referred to the City Attorney for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, second request
from Singer Sewing Machine Company for refund of Sales Tax penalty paid
for the fourth quarter of 1952, was referred to the City Attorney for
study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, June 22, 1953
Communication from Kern County Land
relative to oil and gas lease in
Sections 9 and 10, 30/28 referred to
the City Manager for handling.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded'by Eveleth, communication
:
from the Kern County Land Company advising ~hat they are entering
into an oil and gas lease with the Union Oil Company of California
covering the mineral rights in Sections 9 and 10, 30/28, was
referred to the City Manager for handling.
Communication from Mrs. E. H. Vary
requesting replacement of'Stop Sign
at Myrtle and San Emidio Streets
referred to the City Manager for handling.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, communication from
Mrs. E. H. Vary, 2801 San Emidio Street, requesting the Council to replace
Stop Sign at intersection of Myrtle and San Emidio Streets in order to
eliminate noise from busses, was ~eferred to the City Manager for handlJLng.
Reque~t from CQunty of Kern for a
road easement to.extend Quantico
Avenu& sou%h of Brundage Lane referred
to the Planning Commission for study
and report.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, request from County
of Kern for a road easement wh£ch would convey the necessary right of way
to the County for the extension of Quanti~o Avenue South of Brundage Lane
was referred to the Planning Commissi'0n for study and report.
Correction of Minutes of March 30, 1953
in response to request from Union 0il
Company'~f California.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, in response to
request from the Union Oil Company of California, minutes of March 30, 1953
were corrected to authorize the Mayor to execute an oil and gas lease with
the Unlon Oil Company of California, which is the full name of the lessee.
Reception of communication from East
Bakersfield Progressive Club relative to
closing of MQnterey Street.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that communication
from East Bakersfield Progressive Club ~equesting the City Council to
appoint a committee to meet with committees appointed by the City School
Board and the Club, for the purpose of further discussing the issue of
Bakersfield, Cali~ornia, June 22, 1953- 3
of closing Monterey Street be received for consideration at public hearing
on the subject to be held July 6~ 1953. Motion was amended by Sullivan,
seconded by Vest, to receive the communication and place it on file.
Motion carried unanimously.
Permit granted Lee Underwood to engage in
business of Automobile dealer under name
of City Auto Sales.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Vest~ seconded by Collins, permit was granted Lee Underwood, to
engage in business of automobile dealer under name of City Auto Sales~ at
1321 East Truxtun Avenue.
Adoption of Resolution No. 29-53
confirming the assessment for the
construction of sanitary sewers and
appurtenant.work in Planz Road and
other streets and alleys, known as
Public Improvement District' No. 696,
(Planz Park Annex), as per Resolution of
Intention No. 696.
This being the time set for continuation of hearing of protests
on filing of assessments on Public Improvement District No. 696, a fair
and impartial hearing was granted to all persons desirin~ to be heard
and all verbal objections presented, having been heard and fully considered,
and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment
and diagram, it was determiffed that all appeals or o~jections be
overruled and denied, and upon a motion by Eveloth, seconded by Croes,
Resolution No. 29-53 confirming the assessment for the construction of
sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Planz ROad and other streets
and alleys, known as Public Improvement District No. 696 (planz Park
Annex), as per Resolution of Intention No. 696, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,~Sullivan
Noes: Vest
Absent: Saunders
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution for consideration by the
Council whereby the City Manager is
directed to take advantage of the
provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution for the consideration of the Council,
Bakersfield, California, June 22, 1953 - 4
whereby the City Manager would be directed to secure and transmit to l~he
Council such necessary information relative to subdivisions within
five miles of the City of Bakersfield, as provided by the provisions
of the Subdivision Map Act.
Reception of City Treasurerts
Financial Report for the month
of May, 1953.'
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of May, 1953, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-53 to
submit application to the State Allocation
Board for State Assistance to replace the
City Hall under Chapter 21~ Statutes 1952,
Second Extra Session.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
27-53 submitting application to the State AIDcation'Board for State
Assistance to replace the City Hall under Chapter 21, Statutes 1952,
Second Extra Session, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Adoption of Ordinance No. 978 New Series
repealing Ordinance No. 51 Old Series
which ordinance establishes a free
public library and r6ading room within the
corporate limits of the City of Bakgrsf%eld.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
978 New Series repealing Ordinance No. 51 Old Series which ordinance
establishes a free public library and reading room within the corporate
limits of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read:by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest :
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Bagersfield, California, June 2~, 1953 - 5
5
Adoption 6f Resolution No. 28-53
approving Agreement for Maintenance
of State Highway in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by C~oes, Resolution No.
28-53 approving Agreement for Maintenance of State Highway in the City
of Bakersfield, effective as of July 1, 1953, and to remain in
effect until amended or terminated, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, claims as
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Aud%tor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
audit ed
Adoption of Ordinance No. 979 New
Series creating a special fund to be
known and designated as "Insurance Fun~'
trar~_ erring money thereto, and
appropriating money therefrom.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No.
979 New Series creating a special fund to be known and designated as
"Insurance Fund" transferring money thereto, and appropriating money
therefrom, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Change Order No. 1
to Goe~ge Uhler, contractor, for
Fire Station No. 6.
Upon a motion by vest, seconded by Collins, Change Order No.
to George W. Uhler, contractor, for total deduction in contract price
for Fire Station No. 6 of $74.39, was approved.
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Bakersfield~ California~ June 22~ 1953 - 6
Establishment of $30.00 Petty Cash
Fund 'for Recreation Department to
operate summer dances.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Petty Cash
Fu~d in amount of $30.00 was established to provide change for operation
of summer dances by the Recreation Department.
Minutes of May 25, 1953 relative to
improvement of streets and grounds
at City Hall Annex corrected.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Minutes of
May 25, 1953, were Corrected to read "The City Manager'was directed to
:
proceed with the improvement of streets and grounds at City Hall Annex
:
using City forces and such outside expert assistance as is found
necessary to complete the work.'*
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
~AYOR of t~he. C~¥ of Bakersfield, Cali:f.
ATTEST:
CiTY ~erk Of the Council
of the City of Bake.rsfield~ California
Bakersfield, California, June 29, 1953
7
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. June 29, 1953.
Present: Carnak~is, Collins Croes, Eveleth, Saunders Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None ' '
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Reception Of communication from State
Controller relative to apportionment
of Motor Vehicle License Fees for
period December 1, 1952 through May 31,
1953'.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
Robert C. Kirkwood, State Controller, advising that $172,096.19 had ~,een
apportioned to Bakersfield for Motor Vehicle License Fees for period
December 1, 1952 through May 31, 1953, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communication from Housing
· and Home Finance Agency, l~ublic Housing
Administration, relative to request for
relinquishment of Projects CAL-4060 and
CAL~4986.
Upo~ a motion by Croes, seconded bY Collins, communication
from Housing and Home Finance Agency, Public Housing Administration,
advising that request for relinquishment of Projects CAL-4060 and CAL-4986
was being given close attention, was received and ordered Placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to issue ~arrant
for month's salary to retiring Fire
Department Battalion Chief Thomas W. Pinne11..
In accordance with recommendation of Fire Chief Pifer, upon
a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor was authorized
to issue a warrant for one month's salary was an expression of appreciation
of meritorious service to retiring Fire Department Battalion Chief
Thomas W. Pinnell.
Reception of report from KleinSmid Farms
on the work accomplished on Bakersfield
Municipal Farm since March 2, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, report from
KleinSmid Farms on the work accomplished on the Bakersfield Municipal
Farm since March 2, 1953, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, June 29, 1953 - 2
Reception of communication from
Fifteenth District Agricultural
Association relative to Kern County
Fair.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded ~y Eveleth, communication
from Fifteenth District Agricultural Association relative to Kel'n County
Fair Week was rec'dired and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance
to Jeppi and Simpson to permit an
addition to an office building
located on the corner of South Chester
Avenue and E1 l~rado Drive.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion ~ Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructe~ to prepare Zoning Resolution granting variance to Jeppi
and Simpson to ~rmit an addition to an office building located on
corner of South Chester Avenue and E1 Prado Drive.
Reception of City Manager's Report
on State Compensation Insurance.
Upon a motion by Collins,'seconded by Croes, City Manager~s
report relative to State Compensation Insuranc~ refunds was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of annual report from
Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, annual report
of activities of Board of Charity Appeals, and Solicitations as presented
by Mr.. Jack Le~y, Chairman, was received and o~dered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 30-53
ordering preparation of territorial
map and d~signating official to receive
all information regarding proposed
subdivisions within certain distances
outside the limits of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes~ Resolution No..
30-53 ordering preparation of territorial map and designating officiaL1
to receive all information regarding proposed subidivions within
certain distances outside the limits of the City of Bakersfield, was
Bakersfield, California, June 29, 1953 - 3
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Denial of second request from Singer
Sewing machine Company for refund of
Sales Tax Penalty for the fourth quarter :
of 1952.
In accordance with recommendation of the. City Attorney, upon.
a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, second request from Singer'
Sewing Machine Company for refund of Sales Tax penalty for the fourth
quarter of 1952 was denied.
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 warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$6000.00 to provide funds to cover
improvement of streets and grounds
At City Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the City'Auditor
was authorized to transfer $6000.00 from 'Fund 11-106-698 to Fund 25-590-522D
to provide funds t~ cover improvement'of streets and grounds at City 9all
Annex for work done to June 20, 1953.
Mayor ~th~i~ ~o mlgn revised agreement
Wl~$~$t~.~r Sanitation Services.
.~.1~ ,i~'~'~,~ ~'~ ~ed by Vest, previous aotion of
~ ll~J~ q~ the Council approved Agreement with the County of: Kern
for Sanitation Services was rescinded, and the Mayor was authorized to
execute Revised Agreement with the County of Kern covering Health and
Sanitation Services.
Adoption of Resolution No. 31-53
of Acceptance of New Fire Station No. 6,
located at Brundage Lane and South King
Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Wright, Metcalf and
Parsons, Architects, were authorized and directed to file Notice of
Completion of contract for construction of New Fire Station No. 6, with the
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Bakersfield, California, June 29, 1953 - 4
Recorder of Kern County, and Resolution No. 31-53 of Acceptance of New
Fire Station No. 6 was' adopted and the Mayor was authorized to execute same,
by the following vote: :
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 702 ordering the vacation of a
portion of Dolores Street in the City
of Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, Resolution of
Intention No. 702d~claring the intention of the Council to order the
vacation of a portion of Dolores, Street and setting the date of
hearing thereon as July 20th, 1953, at eight o'clock P.M. in the
of the City Hall Annex, was adopted as read by the
Council Chambers
fbllowing vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders,
adjourned.
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
seconded by Croes, the Council
ATTEST:
CITY ~L~ and Ex-O£ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California