HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - DEC 1953Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California,
Annex at eight o'clock P.M.
Present: Carnakis, Collins,
Absent: None
held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
July 6, 1953.
Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Father Patrick Leddy,
Senior Pastor of the St. Francis Catholic Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 29, 1953 were read and
approved as read.
Acceptance of resignation of Shelby
V. Langford, City Auditor.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, resignation
submitted to the Council by Shelby ¥. Langford, City Auditor, was accepted.
Reception of complaint from Reverend
R. S. Peebles relative to damage to
trees from spraying.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, letter from
reverend B. S. Peebles, 1091 Murdock Street, relative to damage to his
shade trees caused by city spraying, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of written protest and
objection to the closing of a-portion
of Monterey Street lying between the
easterly line of Williams Street and
the easterly city limits.
This being the time set for hearing on the vacation of a
portion of Monterey Street lying between the easterly line of Williams
Street and the easterly boundary line of the City, 6pon a motion by Vest,
seconded by Sullivan, written protest and objection to the vacation sigrLed
by five property owners, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolutiog No. 32-53
ordering the vacation of a portion
of Monterey Street in the City.
A fair and impartial hearing was granted to all persons desiring
to be heard and all verbal objections presented having been heard and fully
considered, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
32-53 ordering the vacation of a portion of Monterey Street, was adopted
:as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Vest
Noes: Croes, Sullivan
Absent: None
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning resolution denying variance
to Charles D. Williams to permit the
construction of a court in variance of'
court yard requirements for an R-4 zone.
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 denying the application of Mr. Charles D.
Williams for a variance of zoning to permit the construction of a court
in variance of the yard requirements on property at 2313 Truxtun Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance to
Mr. Dean R. Hurley to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a parking
lot, located on th~ north side of First
Street between "~' Street and Chester Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting application of Mr. Dean
R. Hurley for variance to permit the construction, operation and maintenance
' of a parking lot, located on the north side of First Street between
Street and Chester Avenue.
Mayor authorized to sign Conditional
Encroachment permit granted to E1
Rancho Sacramento Company.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the Mayor was
authorized to sign Conditional Encroachment Permit granted to E1 Rancho
Sacramento Company.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 980 New
Series amending Section 1 of Emergency
Ordinance No. 456 New Series of the City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion.by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance No.
980 New Series amending Section 1 of Emergency Ordinance No. 456 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield, was
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
adopted as read by the following vote:
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, JJuly 6, 1953
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 63
granting variance to permit an addition
to an office building located on the
corner of South Chester Avenue and
E1Prado Drive.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 63 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~'ado
Drive, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
was appointed Acting City Auditor until an auditor is appointed to
vacancy created by the resignation of Shelby V. Langford.
Adoption of Resolution No. 33-53
of proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as "College Heights"
and setting time for hearing thereon.
A petition having been filed with the Council which was signed
by the owners of not less than one-fdurth (1/4) of the area of the land.
in such territory, and representing not less than one-fourth (1/4) of
the assessed value of such territory according to the last preceding
equalized assessment roll of the County of Kern, upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Collins, Resolution No. 33-53 of proposed annexation of
uninhabited territory designated as "College Heights" and setting time for
hearing objections to the proposed annexation as the 10th day of August,
1953, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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 Manager Gunn appointed
Acting City Auditor.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, City Manager Gunn
fill
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1953 - 4
l)urchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for SC3 and SC4 and Selected
Road Materials.
Upon a motion by Saunders, secnnded by Croes, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 2,000 tons SC3 and SC4
and 10,000 tons Selected Road ~aterials.
Acting City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant to make deposit on hotel
reservations for League of California
Cities conference to be held in San
Francisco.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Acting :
City Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant to cover deposits necessary
for hotel reservations for League of California Cities Conference
which will be held in San Francisco October 18-21, 1953.
Mayor authorized to appoint committee
to negotiate contract for approval
of the Council for sale of sludge and
compost material.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor
was authorized to appoint a committee to negotiate a contract to be approved
by the CQuncil, for the sale of sludge and compost material. Mayor
Carnakis appointed Councilman Vest and City Manager Gunn to serve
on this committee.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the ~ity of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITY CLEAR ~n~ ~x-OO~icio ~er~'~of the Council of
thp City of Bakersfield, California
California
Bakersfield, California, July 13, 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. July 13, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was delivered by Rabbi Abraham Haselkorn of
Temple Beth El.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6,
and approved as read.
1953 were read
Communication from Carl Anthony Adams
relative to condition of Robinson Street
between Oregon and Flower Streets referred
to the City Manager for handling.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, communication from
Carl Anthony Adams, 2115 Truxtun Avenue, relative to condition of
Robinson Street between Oregon and Flower Streets, was referred to the
City Manager for investigation.
Communication from Councilman Frank
Sullivan relative to the proposed
annexation of Section 16 referred to
the Director of Public Works for
report to the Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, communication from
Councilman Frank Sullivan was referred to the Director of Public Works
with instructions to make report to the Council, prior to the public
hearing on the proposed annexation of Section 16, on all matters
as outlined in Councilman Sullivan's letter.
City Manager authorized to terminate
present sludge contract.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, the Council
forfeited the bond put up by Sam Donabed~an, and the City Manager was
authorized to terminate sludge contract entered into with Sam Donabedian
and his assignee John Brassfield.
Mayor and Acting City Auditor authorized
to execute agreement with Southern Pacific
Company for installation of corrugated
metal drainage pipes upon the property of
the railroad.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor
and Acting City Auditor wmre authorized to execute agreement with the
Bakersfield, California, July 13, 1953 - 2
Southern Pacific Company for the installation of corrugated metal drainage
pipes by Dicco, Inc. upon the property of the railroad, in connection
with the improvement of Union Avenue between 2ist ~nd Nile Streets.
Chief Building Inspector authorized to
attend 31st Annual Business Meeting of
the Pacific Coast Building Of£icials.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the Chief
Building Inspector was authorized to attend the 31st Annual Business
Meeting of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference schedule
to be held at Hotel Huntington in Pasadena, October 6-9, 1953.
Adoption o£ Zoning Resolution No. 64
denying variance to permit the
construction of a court in variance of
the yard requirements on that property
designated as 2313 Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Zoning
Resolution No. 64 denying variance to Charles D. Williams to permit the
Construction of a court in variance of the yard requirements on
that property designated as 2313 Truxtun Avenue, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 65
granting variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a parking lot,
located.on the n~rth side of First Street
between "~' Street and Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Zoning Resolution
No. 65 granting variance to Dean B. Hurley to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a parking lot, located on the north side
of First Street between "~' Street and Chester Avenue, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan~ Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Approval of Agreement with
Robert N. Eddy, Architect, for
services for construction of City Hall..
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, agreement with
Robert N. Eddy, A.I.A., for architectural services for construction of
City Hall was approved, and the Mayor and Acting City Auditor were
authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
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.
Adoption of Resolution No. 34-53 making
appropriations for the government of the City
of Bakersfield for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1953 and ending June 30, 1954, and
providing for necessary adjustments and
transfers of appropriations within the budget.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
34-53 making appropriations for the government of the City of Bakersfield
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1953 and ending June 30, 1954,
and providing for necessary adjustments and transfers of appropriations
within the budget, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager authorized to prepare
contract for sale of sludge for
approval of Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manage:r
was authorized to prepare contract for sale of sludge to be submitted to
the Council for approval at meeting of July 20, 1953.
City Manager authorized to negotiate
with Supervisor Ming relative to
condition of water supply in area
immediately east of the City now
served by the Pacific Water Service
Company.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was authorized to negotiate with Supervisor Ming in an attempt to
allexiate water condition existing in area immediately east of the City now
being served by the Pacific Water Service Company.
Bakersfield, California, July 13, 1953 - 4
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Eveleth,
the Council
f the/~ity of Bakersfield,Californi~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - cio C~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. July 20, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was delivered by Reverend Father Malone of the St.
Approval of salary increases
effective August 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins,
salary increases were approved effective August 1, 1953:
NAME POSITION
L. P. Beck Hoseman
Roy Ray Mechanic
the following
FROM TO
$331 $348
360 378
Joseph Catholic Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 13, 1953 were read and
approved as read.
Openin~ bids to furnish 2000 tons
SC3 and SC4 Road Oil.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2000 tons SC3
and SC4 Road 0il, a~l bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Communication from Public Housing
Administration relative to acquisition
of dwelling units for use in Sunset-
Mayflower District referred to the
Council Committee for study and report.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, communication
from"Public Housing Administration relative to City acquiring Housing
Projects CAL-4060 and CAL-4986 for use in alleviating the substandard
housing conditions prevailing in the Sunset-Mayflower District was
referred to ~he Council Committee to improve substandard dwellings in the
Sunset-Mayflower District, for study and report back to the Council.
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1953 - 2
Mayor authorized to sign recommendation
for step increase for City Clerk
effective September 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by SaUnders, seconded by Croes, the Mayor was
authorized to sign letter recommending to the Personnel Director
that Marian S. Irvin, City Clerk, be advanced in salary from Step 3 to
Step 4, effective September 1, 1953.
Chief of Pelice authorized to accept
invitations for Police Drill Team to
participate in celebrations in other
cities.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the Chief of
Police was authorized to accept invitations extended to the Pelice Drill
Team to participate in celebrations being held in other cities.
Action on adoption of Resolution ordering
the vacation of Dolores Street deferred
for one week.
This being the time set for hearing in the matter of the vac~Ltion
of a portion of Dolores Street, under Public Improvement District No. 702,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, action on adoption of
a Resolution ordering the vacation was deferred for one week until
proper clearance has been received from the Director of Public Works.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting application
of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Coombs for variance
to permit house located at 2702-19th Street
to be occupied as a two-family residence.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning CommisSion,
upon ~ motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a zonin~ resolution granting application of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. M. Coombs for variance to permit house located at 2702-19th Street
to be occupied as a two family residence.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance
with restrictions to Keith L. Skidmore
to permit the construction of a work
shop on property located on the southeast
corner of First and L Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting variance with certaLin
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1953
restrictions as outlined in Planning Commission recommendation, to
Keith L. Skidmore to permit the construction of work shop on that property
located on the southeast corner of First and L Streets.
Report from Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations relative to application
received from Pocahontas Degree of E1
Tejon Council 215 referred to the City
Attorney for study and necessary action.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, report from
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations relative to application from
Pocahontas Degree of E1 Tejon Council 215 was referred to the City
Attorney for study and any action he deems necessary.
Approval of request from Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments
relative to reclassification of certain
employees in the Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, request from
the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments for the
reclassification of W. R. Nercer from "~aintenance Superintendent"
and T. J. Reina from "Tree Foreman" to "Street ~aintenance Leadingma~',
was approved.
Approval of specifications for the
classifications of Equipment Painter and
Tree Maintenance Leading ~an in the
Public Works Department as proposed by
the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, specifications
for the classifications of Equipment Painter and Tree ~aintenance Leading
Man in the Public Works Department, as proposed by the Civil Service
Board for Niscellaneous Departments, were approved.
~ayor authorized to sign contract
with Tom ~ix for sale of sludge.
In accordance with recommendation of the committee appointed to
study the contract, upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, contract
with Tom Mix fO~ltR~ gale of sludge was a~prQved~ and the ~ayor was
authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, 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.
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1953
4
City Manager authorized to employ agent
to acquire options on land to be used
for park purposes north of Palm Street
and west of Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was authorized to employ agent to acquire options on land to be used for
park purposes north of Palm Street and west of Oak Street, with
report to be made to the Council for its approval.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Tax Accounting Machine to be
used by the City Assessor and City
Treasurer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the ~murchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Tax Accounting Machine
to be used by the City Assessor and City Treasurer.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 4 - two door sedans and 1
~ ton pickup truck for replacement in
Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 4 - two door sedans and
i ~ ton pickup truck for replacement in Public Works Department.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for 4 - Street Sweepers.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 4 Street Sweepers.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 6 sedans for replacement
in Police Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 6 sedans for replacement
in the Police Department.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for one 1953 Model ~ ton panel
delivery truck to be used as a light
patrol wagon.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids f~r one 1953 Model ~ ton
panel delivery truck to be used as a light patrol wagon.
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1953
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 1953 Model Harley Davidson
solo motorcycle, completely equipped with
Police Equipment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing Agent
was authorized to advertise for bids for one 1953 Model Harley Davidson
solo motorcycle, completely equipped with Police Equipment.
City Manager granted permission to
take annual vacation beginning July
23, 1953.
Upon a motion by S~11ivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was granted permission to take his.annual vacatinn beginning July 23,
1953.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for blds for 2 automobiles as replacements
in the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders,' the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 2 - automobiles as
replacements in the Fire Department.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for'bids for Fire Hose.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 600 feet of 1~', 1000 feet
of 2½" and 600 feet of 3" Double Jacket Fire Hose.
Proposals'of the location of the City
Hall, the closing of Eye Street and the
relocation of 16th Street referred to the
Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the proposals '~o
close Eye Street between Santa Fe Tracks and Truxtun Avenue, the relocation
of 16th Street and the location of the City Hall were referred to the
Planning Commission for study at its next regular meeting, with
recommendation to be made to the City Council.
City Manager authorized to negotiate
with the Chamber of Commerce for the
leasing of City owned building on
parking lot located between L and M
Streets on 20th Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was authorized to negotiate with the Chamber of Commerce relative to the
leasing of city owned building on parking lot located between L and M
Streets on 20th Streets.
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance regulating parking on City
owned parking lots. City Manager
authorized to proceed with plans for
improvement of parking lot on 20th
Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Attorney was.instructed to prepare ordinance regulating parking on City
~ned parking lots and the City Nanager was authorized to proceed with
plans for the improvement of parking lot on 20th Street. Councilman
Croes voted in the negative on this motion.
Appointment of G. D. Sollenberger
as Acting City Auditor.
At this time City Manager Gunn requested to be relieved from
his dutues as Acting City Auditor, and upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded
by Croes, G. D. Sollenberger was appointed Acting City Auditor until
such time as a Civil Service examination can be held for the position.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution to be-sent to Civil Aeronautics
Board expressing the necessity for additional
air service into Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution to be smnt to the
Civil Aeronautics Board expressing the necessity for the establishment
of additional air service into Bakersfield.
Nayor directed to send letter of
congratulations to Kern County Labor
Journal.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the Nayor was
directed to send a letter extending congratulations from the Council to
the Kern County Labor JJournal on having completed fifty years of
successful operation.
Director of Public Works instructed
to rep6rt to the Council relative
to acceptance of Panorama Park.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the Director
of Public Works was instructed to make report to the Council on the
advisability of accepting Panorama ~ark from the County when and if
that area is annexed to the City, report to be accompanied by map
showing information pertinent to the park.
Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1953 - 7
Reception of report from City Manager
relative to informal bids received
for concrete repairs to sidewalks,
curbs, gutters and cross gutters.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, report from the
City Manager relative to informal bids received for concrete repair
of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and cross gutters, was received and ordered
placed on file, and authority was granted to have this work done
by Lawson and Rawlings.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Council
adjourned.
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MAYdR of the C~y of Bakersfield.
ATTEST:
C and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 27, 1953
Minutes of
Bakersfield, California, held
Hall Annex at eight o'clock P.M., July 27,
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Absent: None.
Invocation was delivered by Rev. Ralph Cox,
Paul's Episcopal Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20,
and approve~ as read.
the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
of the City
in the Council Chambers
1953.
Saunders,
Sullivan, Vest
Rector of St.
1953, were read
All bids for SC3 and SC4 road oil
rej. ected and City Manager granted
permission to purchase same on open
market as needed.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, all bids for SC3
and SC4 road oil were rejected, and the City Manager was granted
permission ~u ~chase such road oil on the open market as and when
the same was needed.
Reception of communication from
Gayle V. Coger, Chief Engineer,
Fresno Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, a communi-
cation from Gayle V. Coger, Chief Engineer, Fresno Fire Department,
expressing gratification for the offer of equipment and personnel
by the local fire department during Fresho's recent fire disaster
was received and placed on file.
Request from James F. Clark for
permit for encroachment at California
Avenue and S Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the
application of James F. Clark for encroachment permit for the
closing of alley in Block 384, City of Bakersfield was referred
to the Director of Public Works, for his approval and action.
Request from Shaffer Tool Works for
refund of license fee erroneously
paid.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City
Auditor was instructed to refund the sum of $20.00 to Shaffer
Tool Works for license fee erroneously paid for the period of
July, 1952 to June 1953, as said company had moved outside the
city limits.
~etter from City Manager and letter
rom Pacific Gas and Electric Company
relative to vacation of a portion of
Dolores Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, a letter from
the City Manager, and also one from the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, were received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 36-53
ordering the vacation of a portion
of Dolores Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 36-35 ordering the vacation of a portion of Dolores Street, 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. 66
granting a variance to permit a house
located at 2702 - 19th Street to be
used as a two-family residence.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution
No. 66, granting variance to permit a house located at 2702 - 19th
Street to be used as a two-family residence 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. 67
granting a variance to permit the
construction of a workshop and storage
building in connection with conducting
a business of commercial display and
decoration on the southeast corner of
First and L Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 67, granting a variance to permit the construction of a workshop
and storage building in connection with conducting a business of
commercial display and decoration on the southeast corner of First
and L Streets, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 981 New
Series amending Salary Ordinance
No. 879 New Serles.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance
981 New Series, amending Salary Ordinance No. 879 New Series, was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
NO.
Absent: None
Approval of Change Order No. 1
to Howard H. Hays, contractor,
for repairs to Clarifier, Sewage
Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seOonded by Croes, Change.Order
No. i to Howard H. Hays, contractor, for additional compensation
of $348.34 for repairs to clarifier, Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1,
Project 11-545-325, was approved.
Proviso in the First Independent
Offices Appropriation Act for 1954
read and ordered spread on minutes.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, a proviso
in the First Independent Offices Appropriation Act for 1954,
concerning low-rent housing projects was read and ordered spread on
the minutes, as follows;
.: "Provided further, that unless the Governing Body of the
locality agrees to its completion, no housing shall be
authorized by the Public Housing Administration, or, if under
construction continue to be constructed in any community where
the people of that community, by their duly elected representa-
tives, or by referendum, have indicated they do not want it, and
such community shall negotiate with the Federal Government for
the completion of ~uch housing, or its abandonmen't, in whole or
in part, and shall agree to repay to the Government the moneys
expended prior to the vote or other formal action whereby the
community rejected such housing project for any such projects not
to be completed plus such amount as may be required to pay all
costs and liquidate all obligations lawfully incurred by the
Local Housing Authority prior to such rejection in connection w:Lth
any project not to be completed."
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-53
agreeing to the completion of
Project CAL 8-6 by the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, a motion was
made that the adoption of Resolution No. 35-53 be deferred for
one week. Upon a substitute motion by Vest, seconded by
Collins, a motion agreeing to the completion of Project CAL 8-6
by the Houslng Authority of the County of Kern, was adopted as
read, by the following vote:
o9
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Sullivan, ¥est
Noes: Croes, Saunders
Absent: None
Mayor instructed to appoint the
Finance Committee to investigate
the charge set out in letter of
resignation of City Auditor.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was
instructed to.appoint the Finance Committee to investigate the .charge
made by City Auditor Shelby Langford, in his letter of resigna-
tion, that he could not perform his work in accordance with the law.
City Auditor instructed to transfer
funds.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was instructed to transfer the sum of $303.70 from Fumd 25-590-670
to Fund 25-590-524A, which sum is to be used to make final payment on
fencing of Kern Island Canal.to June 30, 1953.
Communication to be directed to
C~vernor Warren, or his attorney,
concerning the fencing of Kern
Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to direct a communication to Governor Earl Warren,
or his attorney, informing him of the number of persons who haw~
given deeds for the erection of a fence that follows certain lines
along Kern Island Canal, and asking for his immediate cooperation.
City Attorney authorized to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinances No.
638 New Series and No. 705 New Series
to have size of garbage and rubbish
containers conform as to size.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No.
638 New Series and No. 705 New Series to set the size of containers
to conform in the two ordinances.
Authorization of Council given to
the hiring of Sidney Dunk, Public
Accountant, to assist Acting City
Auditor.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, authorization was
given to the hiring of Sidney Dunk, Public Accountant, to assist
~he Acting City Auditor in closing the books for the last fiscal
year and to set up the books for the coming fiscal year.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, claims as
audited hy ~e Finance Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrants on.~he City Treasurer to
cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
of the Council of the'City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the City Hall Annex, at eight o'clock
P.M., August 3, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest.
Absent: None.
Invocation was delivered by Rev. Charles Lord of the Trinity
Methodist Church.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, Mildred Salzer
was appointed Acting City Clerk during the absence of the City Clerk
on vacation. This appointment is retroactive to July 27, 1953.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 27, 1953, were read and
approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish one tax
accounting machine.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one tax accounting
machine for use in the City Treasurer's and City Assessor's offices,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish ~ ton
panel delivery truck for the
Police Department.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one _~ ton panel
delivery truck for the Police Department, all bids received were pub]Licly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
?
Opening bids to furnish six police
sedans.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish six police sedans,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, all bids were referred
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish one solo
motorcycle for Police Department.
to the
This being
for use in the Police Department,
the time set to open bids to furnish one solo motorcycle
all bids received were publicly opened,
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1953 2
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes,
all bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendal;ion.
Communication for Public Utilities
Connnission relative to application of
Mountain Properties Inc. (Pacific Water
Company).
A communication from the Public Utilities Commission relative
to application of Mountain Properties, Inc., (Pacific Water Company)
was read, and on motion of Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the matter
was referred to the City Attorney.
Communication from Gordon G. Dunn,
Mayor of Fresno, California.
A letter of appreciation from Gordon G. Dunn, Mayor of Fresno,
California, addressed to P. C. Pifer, Chief, Bakersfield Fire
Department, was read, and on motion of Collins, seconded by Eveleth,
was ordered received and placed on file.
Communication from Merchants
Association of Bakersfield
relative to the closing of
streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, a communication
from the Merchants Association relative to closing of I and K
Streets was referred to the Planning Commission, and then to be
placed on file.
Notice of lien filed by Advance Electric
Company under C.C.P. Sec. 1190.1 for
Supplies and labor furnished for and at
instance of George W. Uhler, contractor,
fGr the construction of Bakersfield Fire
Station No. 6.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, a notice of lien
filed by Advance Electric Company under C.C.P., Sec. 1190.1 for
supplies and labor furnished for and at instance of George W. Uhler,
contractor, for the construction of Bakersfield Fire Station No. 6,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Acting City Auditor to close
1912 Bond Accounts and transfer balance
to General Fund.
A request from the Acting City Auditor to close the 1912 Bond
Accounts and transfer the balance of $1,805.87 to the General Fund
was read, and on motion of Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the request
of the Acting City Auditor was approved.
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1953 - 3
Communication from the Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce.
A communication from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Conumerce
regarding the employment of a firm, or firms, of engineers for the
purpose of preparing an extensive study and development program for
the handling of storm drainage for the Greater Bakersfield area was
read and on motion of Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the communication was
referred to the Director of Public Works for his recommendation.
Communication from Olga Anderson
relative to closing of streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, a communication
from Olga Anderson, concerning the closing of downtown streets, was
referred to the Planning Commission, and then to be placed on file.
Mayor instructed to execute agreement
with Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company permitting City to
install fences on bridges and within its
property in Block 333, between Q and R
Streets in City.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was instructed
to execute an agreement with The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company permitting the City of Bakersfield to install fences on bridges
and within its property in Block 333, between Q and R Streets, in the
City of Bakersfield.
Mayor instructed to execute contract
with Bakersfield City School District
for recreational program.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was instructed
to execute an agreement with the Bakersfield City School DistBict for
the rental of school busses and the transportation of children to day
camp.
Adoption of Resolution No. 37-53
ordering the vacation of a public
service easement in Block 11, Tract
No. 1387.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
ordering the vacation of a public service easement in Block 11, Tract
1387, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest.
Noes: None.
37-53
No.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield, California, Aug. 3, 1953 4
Adoption of Ordinance No. 982 New
Series amending Section 1701 of
Ordinance No. 705 New Series (Fire
Prevention).
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
982 New Series, amending Section 1701 of Ordinance No. 705 New Series,
was adopted by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest.
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 983 New Series
~mending S~bdivision (~) of S~ction ~ o~
rdinance mo. 638 New ~eries (Rubbish
and Garbage).
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No. 983
New Series, amending Subdivision (a) of Section 7 of Ordinance No.
638 New Series, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for fou~ dump trucks, one 5-8 ton
tandum roller, and one 2-door sedan.
office.
Approval of Council given to substitute
one 1½ ton pickup truck for coupe formerly
authorized in Public Works Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the request to
substitute one 1~ ton pickup truck for coupe formerly authorized
in Public Works Department was approved.
City Hall Annex accepted for
occupancy.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City Hall
Annex was accepted for occupancy.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for four dump trucks,
one 5-8 ton tandem roller, and one 2-door sedan for Assessor's
Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1953 - 5
Progress payment of $7,182.24 approved
and City Auditor instructed to draw
warrant for same.
Upon a motion
payment of $7,182.24 on the City Hall Annex was approved, and
Auditor was instructed to draw a warrant for the same.
by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the progress
by
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer
respective amounts.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims
the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
to cover the
the meeting
Upon a motion
adjourned.
Adjournment.
by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
ATTEST'
the City
as audited
the C~y of Bakersfiel,~
-~W~.l~.-[ an~-~fficio Clerk
Acting City Clerk ~
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, August 10, 1953 -
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the City Hall Annex, at eight o'clock
P. M., August 10, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Absent: None
Invocation was delivered by Rev.
Tabernacle.
Minutes of the regular meeting
and approved as read.
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest.
C. M. Ward of the Full Gospel
August 3, 1953, were read
This being
two 4-door sedans
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.
Action on bids for one tax accounting
machine held over for three weeks.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was granted an additional three weeks in which to 1study the bids
for one tax accounting machine.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to furnish one 1/2 ton panel delivery
for Police Department.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish one 1/2 ton panel delivery for a total
price of $2,076.61 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Ross Wooten to
furnish one solo motorcycle for
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the bid of Ross
Wooten to furnish one solo motorcycle for a total price of $1,388.70
was accepted.
Acceptance of bid of Hubbard's Garage
to furnish six sedans for Police Dept.
Mr. Saunders made a motion that the bid of Motor Center to
furnish six police sedans for the sum of $10,478.30 be accepted, but
this motion died for lack of a second. Upon a motion by Vest,
Opening of bids to .furnish two
4-door sedans for Fire Department.
the time set for the opening of bids to furnish
for the Fire Department, all bids received were
Bakersfield, California, August 10, 1953 - 2
seconded by Collins, the bid of Hubbard's Garage to furnish six police
sedans for a total price of $9,390.00 was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected.
Approval of salary increases effective
September 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the following salary
increases were approved, effective September 1, 1953:
w~me Position From
Marian S. Irvin City Clerk $438 to 460
~ell.M._Condley Telephone Operator 244 to 256
ennle ~ellomi Chief Mechanic 460 to 483
Donald J. Bond St. Engineering Aid 327 to 343
James Diaz Equip. Operator Grade II 327 to 343
R. C. Govea Laborer 256 to 269
Rudolf Landeen Semi-Skilled Laborer 282 to 296
H. V. Gunning Electrician's Helper 311 to 327
Letter from Civil Service Hoard for
Miscellaneous Departments relative to
applicants for position of Civil
Engineer.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, a letter from the
Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments relative to applicants
for the position of Civil Engineer was received and placed on file.
Letter from Director of Public Works
relative to appointment of Civil
Engineer.
Upon a motion
Director
Engineer,
by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, request from
of Public Works for authority to employ M. R. Shutts, Civil
on a temporary basis, was approved.
Mayor authorized to execute contract
for personal services of M. R. Shutts
Civil Engineer. '
Upon a motion by Saunders,
authorized to execute a contract
Shutts, Civil Engineer.
seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was
for personal services with M. H.
Letter of California Highway Commission
relative to procedure on location or
major relocation of freeways on State
highways.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, a letter from the
California Highway Commission relative to procedure on locations or
major relocations of freeways on State Highways was received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, August 10,
City Treasurer's report for month of
June, 1953 received.
Upon a motion by Croes,
report for the month of June,
file.
1953 - 3
seconded by Collins, the City Treasurer's
1953, was received and ordered placed on
Action on Planning Commission's report of
findings of fact recommending the granting
of application of Grant Whytock requesting
variance of an R-3 Zone to permit an existing
non-conforming use to be occupied for any of
the uses set forth in proposed zoning ordinance
for.th~ C-1Zone,.with ~rovi~iD~
are ox property Aoca~eu aT z~o ~h~t~e§~reet
~e used for off-street parking.
A motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, that the Planning
Commission's report of findings of fact recommending the granting
of application of Grant Whytock requesting variance of an R-3 Zone t;o
permit an existing non-conforming use to be occupied for any of the
uses set forth in proposed zoning ordinance for the C-1 Zone, with
provision that rear yard of property located at 2430 - 19th Street
be used for off-street parking was withdrawn; and on motion of
Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, action on the matter was postponed
for two weeks until a letter could be received from the owner of
the 'property stating the type of business that would occupy the
the building.
Planning Commission's report of findings
of fact recommending the granting of
application of Grant Whyrock requesting
a Use Permit of an R-$ Zone to permit
the rehabilitation of a non-conforming
building on property at 2430 - 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, the Planning
Commission's report of findings of fact and recommending the
granting of application of Grant Whyrock requesting a Use Permit
of an R-$ Zone to permit the rehabilitation of a non-conforming
building on property at 2430 - 19th Street was held over for two
weeks, until such time as a letter could be secured from the owner
stating the type of business that would occupy the
of the property
building.
Planning Commission's recommendation on
proposal to close Eye Street between
16th and Truxtun Avenue and the re-
location of 16th Street between Chester
Avenue and Eye Street.
The Planning Commission's recommendation on the proposed
Bakersfield, California, August 10, 1953 - 4
closing of Eye Street between 16th Street and Truxtun Avenue and the
relocation of 16th Street, between Chester Avenue and Eye Street was
read.
A motion was made by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, that the City
Manager be instructed to inform the architect to proceed with plans
for the building of a City Hall on the present site. After considerable
discussion this motion and second was withdrawn. Upon a motion by
Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the recommendation of the Planning Conm~ission
was rejected. ~r~. Croes and Saunders voted "N&' on this motion.~
Mr. Vest then made a motion, seconded by Sullivan, that the
City Manager be instructed to inform the architect to proceed with
alternate plans for the building of a City Hall on the former site and
without the closing of Eye Street. Mc~s~s. Croes and Saunders voted
"no" on this motion.
Hearing on proposed annexation of
uninhabited territory (College Heights).
Thxs was the time set for hearing in the matter of annexation
of uninhabited territory designated as College Heights, and no written
protests were filed against the proposed annexation by any owner of
property within the territory proposed to be annexed. However, Mr.
Sullivan filed a written protest as Councilman of Ward 2. Mr. Sullivan
made a motion, seconded by Collins that any action on the annexation
be deferred until such time as the Director of Public Works makes a
this territory, and all agreements are consummated with
field study of
subdivider.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 984 New Series
approving the annexation of uninhabited
territory - College Heights.
Upon substitute motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance
No. 984 New Series approving the annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as College Heights, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: Sullivan.
Absent: None
Collins, Croes,
Eveleth,
Saunders, Vest.
4O
Bakersfield, California, August 10, 1953 - 4
Protests of Councilman Sullivan
received and placed on file.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the written
protest of Councilman Sullivan was received and ordered placed on
file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-53 ordering
vacation of a public service easement.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 38-53 ordering the vacation of a public service easement between
Lots 18 and 19, Block 9, Tract No. 1387 was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Ev~leth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest.
Noes: None
Absent: None.
Resolution No. 39-53 amending Resolution
No. 34-53 (Fiscal appropriations).
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
29-53 amending Resolution No. 34-53 (Fiscal appropriations) was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Collins, Croes,
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, V~st
Absent: None.
Request of Auditor for authority to
transfer unliquidated encumbrances
from various funds to the 09 1953-54
Accounts Payable.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the request of
the City Auditor for authority to transfer unliquidated encumbrances
from various funds to the 09 1953-54 Accounts Payable was granted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, 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.
Bakersfield, California, August 10, 1953 - 5
Resolution No. 40-53 for air line service
between Bakersfield and other points
giving the Mayor authority to execute a
petition for leave to intervene.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
40-53 for air line service between Bakersfield and other points and
giving the Mayor authority to execute a petition for leave to intervene was
passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes,
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
ATTEST:
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
seconded by Eveleth, the meeting adjourned.
Acting City Clerk
of the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 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.
Present: Carnakis, Collins,
Absent: Croes, Saunders
August 17, 1953.
Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend C. E. Smith of the
Seventh Day Advemtist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 10, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish Fire House.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 1000 feet -
2½" Fire Hose, 600 - 3" Fire Hose and 600 feet - 1~' Fire Hose, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, bids were referred to the City
Manager and Chief of the Fire Department for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Adams Motors and
George Haberfeld, Inc. to furnish
two cars for the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, bid of Adams
Motors to furnish Pontiac 8 for a total price of $1,389.87 and bid
of George Haberfeld, Inc. to furnish Utility Ford 6, for a total
price of $1,355.38, were accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
and Kern County Builders' Exchange re
proposed storm drain engineering contract.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, communication from
Bakersfield and Kern County Builders' Exchange, Inc. relative to proposed
storm drain engineering contract, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of invitation from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to attend
"Valley Days in San Francisco."
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication
from Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce extending invitation
to the City officials to attend "Valley Days in San FranciscO'
on August 20, and 21, 1953, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1953 - 2
City Attorney instructed to prepare resolution
establishing prevailing wage rates for various
crafts, effective August 10, 1953.
In accordance with schedule received from Kern, Inyo and Mono
Counties of California Building and Construction Trades Council, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution establishing the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid certain crafts, effective August 10,
1953.
Reception of communication from D. G.
Howard and Lorene Howard relative to general
zoning classification of property located
at 2430-19th Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, communication from
D. G. Howard and Lorene Howard protesting the granting of a general C-1
zoning classification of the property located at 2430 - 19th Street was
received and ordered placed on file for hearing on the matter to be held
August 24, 1953.
Reception of communication from Kenney
& Adams relative to zone variance at
19th and Cedar Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Kenney and Adams, architect, relative to the granting of zone variance
at 19th and Cedar Streets, was received and ordered placed on file for
hearing on the matter to be held August 24, 1953.
Reception of notice of public hearing
to be held for purpose of considering
amendments to the Minimum wholesale and
Minimum retail prices for Fluid Milk
in this area.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, notice of a public
hearing to be held at Fresno, California, on August 25, 1953, for the purpose
of considering amendments to the Minimum Wholesale and Minimum Retail
Prices for Fluid Milk for this area, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to execute contract with
The Bakersfield Californian for legal
advertising for fiscal year ending June 30,
1959.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was
authorized to execute contract with The Bakersfield Californian, for legal
advertising for fiscal year ending June 30, 1954.
Bakersfield~ California, August 17, 1953 - 3
Communication from Planz Park Civic
Group requesting that speed limit signs
be installed in that area referred to
the Chief of Police for consideration.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
the Planz Park Civic ~roup requesting that speed limit signs be installed
in that area was referred to the Chief of the Police Department for
consideration.
Communication from Planz Park Civic Group
relative to the completion of the fencing
'of the canal in that area referred to the
City lanager for handling.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
Planz l~ark Civic Group relative to the completion of the fencing of the
canal in that uninhabited area east of the canal and adjacent to the
Planz Park area, was referred to the City lanager for handling.
Reception of communication from Florence
L. Harvey relative to Nunicipal Building
Program.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, communication from
Florence L. Harvey relative to the City Hall building program was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Att~ey instructed to prepare
resolution granting Use Permit to
~ack L. ~arne11 to permit the operations
of a church on property designated as
1021 Collins Way.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare resolution granting'Use Permit to ~ack L. Parnell
to permit the operations of a church on that property designated as
1021 Collins Way.
Request from County of Kern for road
easement to extend Quantico Avenue
south from Brundage Lane referred to
the City ~anager for his study and
recommendation.
Communication from the Planning Commission recommending that the
request of the County of Kern for a road easement to extend Quantico
Avenue south from Brundage Lane be granted on condition the street is
improved and maintained by the County was read, and upon a motion by
Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the request was referred to the City
lanager for his study and recommendation to the Council.
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1953 -- 4
City Manager instructed to inform
United States Department of Justice
that request for the closing of a
portion of China Alley had been denied
until definite building plans
are made.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager was instructed
to inform the United States Department of Justice that request for the
closing of a portion of China Alley to permit the construction of a
proposed Federal' Post Office Building had been denied until such time
as definite building plans were submitted.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 985 New Series
levying upon the assessed valuation of
the taxable property in the City of
Bakersfield a rate of taxation upon each
one hundred dollars of valuation for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1953 and
ending JJune 30, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
985 New Series levying upon the assessed valuation of the taxable pro]~erty
in the City of Bakersfield a rate of taxation upon each one hundred
dollars of valuation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1953 and
ending
Ayes:
Noes:
June 30, 1954, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Carnakis', Collins, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
None
Absent: Croes, Saunders
Action on contract for the decoration
of City streets for Kern County Fair
deferred for one week until City Manager
makes report on entire cost of the program.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, action.on contract
with the Fifteenth District Agricultural Association for decorating streets
of the City for the Kern County Fair was deferred for one week, and the
City Manager was instructed to ascertain the entire cost of the program
and make report to the Council.
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1953 5
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with
the County of Kern relative to allocation
of funds for Recreation ~rogram.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the Nayor was
authorized to sign agreement with the County of Kern for funds to be
allocated for services performed to conduct and maintain Recreation
program during fiscal year ending June 30, 1954.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with Mr. Melville of the Housing and
Home Finance Agency relative to City's
acquiring housing Projects CAL-4060
and CAL-4986.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was instructed to communicate with Mr. Melville, Director of the Housing
and Home Finance Agency, and advise that the Council committee appointed
for the purpose will hold a meeting in the very near future to consider
plans for the acquisition of dwelling units comprising l~rojects
CAL-4060 and CAL-4986, after which meeting a reply to his recent letter
will be submitted to the director.
City Manager and Director of l~ublic Works
instructed to prepare amendment to existing
ordinances establishing rates and charges
for sewer connections by industrial plants
to City's sewer facilities. ~
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
and/or the Director of Public Works were instructed to prepare an
amendment for consideration of the Council, to present Emergency
Ordinances Nos. 578 New Series and 741 New Series, to establish rates
to be charged industrial plants outside the limits of the City, to connect
with City's sanitary sewer system.
City Manager instructed to take action
to collect payment for sewer connection
rentals.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was instructed to take action necessary to collect payment from non-
residents of the City who have entered into a written agreement with the
City for the payment of rental for the privilege of connecting their
private sewer line or lines with the out-fall main sewer system of
the City and have failed to make payment at the time and in the manner
required by ordinance.
Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1953 - 6
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed,
authorized to
amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins,
adjourned.
and the City Auditor was
issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the r~spective
seconded by Eveleth, the Council
sfield ~ ~alif.
ATTEST:
CITY and Ex-Officio Clerk o£ the Council
of the City o£ Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P, M. August 24, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend J. G. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids for Motor Pickup Street
Sweepers.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 4 - Motor
Pickup Street Sweepers, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by
Croes, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Opening bids for 4 - Standard
2 - door sedans.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 4 -
standard 2-door sedans, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes,
Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
and recommendation.
Opening bids for one 5-8 ton variable
weight tandem roller.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one 5-8
ton variable weight tandem roller, all bids received were publicly
seconded by
study
Opening bids for 3/4 ton Pickup
Truck with special body.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 3/4
ton Pickup Truck with special body, all bids received were publicly
Opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1953 - 2
49
Opening bids for 2 - Flat Dump
Trucks on 18000 GVW Chassis.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2 - Flat Dump
Trucks on 18000 GVW Chassis, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for 2 - trucks on 16,000
GVW chassis, flat bed and dump trucks.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2 - trucks on
16,000 GVW chassis~ flat bed and dump trucks, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes, seconded
by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Opening bids for 1 - 1/2 ton
pickup truck.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 1 - 1/2 toll
pickup truck, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by ~veleth, seconded by Croes, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Eureka Fire
Hose division of U.S. Rubber Company
to furnish 2~" and 3" Fire Hose.
bids for 1~" All
hose were rejected.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Eureka
Fire Hose Division of U.S. Rubber Company~ to furnish 1000 feet
Fire Hose for a total price of $1050.00 and 600 feet of 3" Fire Hose
for a total price of $1047.00 was accepted. All bids to furnish 1~'
F~e Hose were rejected..
Reception of communication from
C. H. Dodge, Acting Chief of Police,
relative to placing of speed limit
signs in Planz Park Area.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from 'C. H. Dodge, Acting Chief of Police, relative to the placing of
speed limit signs in the Planz Park area, was received and ordered placed
on file.
5O
Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1953 - 3
Reception of communication from Housing
and Home Finance Agency advising that
capital grant reservation has been
cancelled.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded bY Saunders, communication
from Housing and Home Finance Agehcy advising that since no information
has been received to the effect that the City of Bakersfield
intends to'request Federal assistance under Title I of the Housing
Act of 1949, the capital grant reservation is cancelled, was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare.
Zoning Resolutions granting applications
from Grant Whytock for a Use Permit to
permit the rehabilitation of building
and variance to permit an existing non-
conforming use to be occupied for any
of the' uses set.forth in the zoning
ordinance on that property designated
as 2430-19th Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the
recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved, and the
City Attorneywas instructed to prepare zoning resolutions granting
applications from Grant Whyrock for a Use permit to permit the
rehabilitation of. building knd'a variance to permit an existing
non-conforming us~ to be occupied for any of the uses set forth
in the zoning ordinance, on that property designated as
2430-19th Street.
Mayor authorized to execute contract
with F~fteenth District Agricultural
Association for decorating streets of
City for Kern County Fair.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the Mayor
was authorized to execute a contract for the sum of Eight Hundred
Dollars ($800.00) with t~e Fifteenth District Agricultural
Association, for decorating streets of City for Kern County Fair.
Reception of petition from property
owners for the construction of concrete
curbs and gutters along the east side of
E1 Sereno Drive between Belle Terrace
and Townsley Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, petition from
property pwners for the construction of concrete curb and gutters
along the east side of E1 Sereno Drive between Belle Terrace and
Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1953 4 5~
Townsley Avenue was received, the City Engineer's cert£ficate that the
area owned by the persons named on the petition represents more t:han 60%
of the total area of all property located in the district described in
the petition subject to assessment for the proposed improvement was
received, and the City Clerk was instructed to prepare a certificate of
sufficiency of the petition.
Adoption of Resolution 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 Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
41-53 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. 9.6,
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. 68 granting Use Permit to
Mack L. Parnell to permit the
operation of a church on property
designated as 1021 Collins Way.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution
No. 6~ granting Use Permit to Mack L. Parnell to permit the operat'ion
of a church on property designated as 1021 Collins Way, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 42-53
fixing the salaries and reclassifying
certain officers and employees of the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
42-53 fixing the salaries and reclassifying certain officers and
employees of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the
o
Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1953 5
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Crees,
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Transfer of funds for purchase of
two 7~ hp sirens deferred until
investigation has been. made relative
to other methods of alerting the
public.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Sullivan, request for
transfer of funds for purchase of two 7~ hp sirens for Civil
Defense purposes was deferred until such time as an investigation
h~s been made regarding other methods of alerting the public during
air raids.
Approval of Change Order No. 3 for
additional work at City Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by COllins, seconded by Saunders, Change Order
No. 3 directing G. ~. Phares to make certain additions and deduct£ons
to original contract covering construction and alteration of
City Hall Annex and Police Facilities Building for additional su~
of $1163.36, was approved.
City Auditor authorized lo transfer
$1163.36 to cover additional work
done at City Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by ~veleth, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer-S1163.36 from the City Manager's
Contingency Fund to cover additional work done at City Hall Annex
and Police Facility Building.
Mayor authorized to,execute acceptance
of assignment to Anglo California National
Bank of San Francisco by G. A. Phares.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Crees, the Mayor was
authorized to execute acceptance of assignment from G. A. Phares,
contractor, to Anglo California National Bank of San Francisco, in
amount of $80,110.59, said sum being the 25% retainage withheld
by the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with provisions of
contract dated April 17, 19~2, for construction of City Hall Annex
and Police Facility Building.
Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1953 - 6
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
~ournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
KtYOR of the C~y of Bakersfield, Ca]iforn~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERI~ and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 -
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City ef
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Mall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. August 31, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Lawrence Krausse of
the Gospel Gleaners Assembly of God.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 24,
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Brown-Bevis
Company to furnish 4 - Motor Pickup
Street Sweepers.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, bid of
Brown-Bevis Company to furnish 4 - Notor Pickup Street Sweepers for
a total cost of $29,317.53 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
1953 were readL
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish 2 - flat bed Dump Trucks
on 18,000~ GVW Chassis.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish 2 - flat bed dump trucks on 18,00(~
GVW Chassis for a total cost of $8233.82 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Motor Center to
furnish 4 - Standard 2-door sedans.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Motor
Center to furnish 4 - standard two-door sedans for a total cost of
$6173.68 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish 3/4 ton pickup Truck
with Speciaal Body.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish 1 - 3/4 ton Pickup Truck with
Special Body for a total cost of $1737.39 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Brown-Bevis Company
to furnish 5 to 8 ton Variable Weight
Tandem Roller.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Brown-
Bevis Company to furnish 5 to 8 ton variable weight Tandem Roller
for a total cost of $5128.50 was accepted, and all other bids
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Kern County
Equipment Company to furnish 2 - Dump
Trucks on 16,000 GV~ Chassis.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company to furnish 1 flat bed dump truck on a 16,00(~
GVW Chassis for a total cost
GVW Chassis for a total cost
bids were rejected.
of $2943.24 and i Dump Truck on 16,000~
of $3459.87 was accepted, and all other
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by ~veleth, bid of Kern County
Equipment Company to furnish 1~2 ton Pickup Truck for a total cost
$1130.96 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Burroughs Adding
Machine Company to furnish Tax
Accounting Machine.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, bid of Burroughs
Adding Machine Company to furnish Tax Accounting ~achine for a total cost
of $4291.08 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Failure of motion to.deny request
of Sea Breeze for refund of unused
portion of business license issued
to Seafarer.
It Was moved by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, that in
accordance with recommendation of City Attorney, request from Sea Breeze
for refund of unused portion of business license issued to Seafarer be
denied. The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Eveleth, Saunders
Noes: garnakis, Collins, Croes, Sullivan, Vest
Action on request of Sea Breeze for
refund of unused portion of business
license issued to Seafarer deferred
for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, action on r,~quest
of Sea Breeze for refund of unused portion of business license issued to
Seafarer was deferred for one week. Councilmen Eveleth and Saunders voted
in the negative on this motion.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County
Equi~mt Company to furnish 1~2
ton Pickup Truck.
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 - 3
City Auditor authorized to refund
sales tax payment to F. ~. McGarity.
Upon a motiQn by Saunders,
was authorized to issue warrant to F.
for sales tax payment made in error.
seconded by Croes, the City Audi'~or
E. McGarity in amount of $54.23
City Auditor authorized to withhold
moneys due Max Chason, in acc~ordance
with claim presented from State Controller.
Notice of cancellation of bond of Chason Trucking and Salvage
Company in acount of $5,000. by the Royal Indemnity Company, surety,
also order received from office of State Controller to withhold any
moneys due Max Chason or the Chason Trucking and Salvage Company for
delinquent payment of Notor Vehicle Transportation License Tax in'
amount of $5823.46 now owing the State under Revenue and Taxation
Code, Part 4 of Division 2 were snbmitted to the Council. In
accordance with recommendation of the City Manager, upon a motion
by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor was instructed
to withhold any moneys due Max Chason or the Chason ~ucking and
Salvage Company, and Mr. Chason's request that the City take possession
of ~s equipment and use the same for the purpose of performing the
collection and disposal of rubbish and garbage, was denied.
Reception of request from Planz
Park Civic Group for development of
a park in that area.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, communicatio~
from the Planz Park Civic Group requesting the City to acquire and
develop a park in that area, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Councilman
Frank Sullivan relative to sewers in
College Heights.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, communication from
Councilman Frank Sullivan relative to sewers and the paving of streets
and alleys in College Heights subdividion, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 - 4 ~7
City Manager instructed to prepare
estimate of costs of installation of sewers
· as shown on map presented by the Director
of Public ~orks.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, plan presented
by the Director of Public ~orks for the replacement of the "P' Street
sewer main line and extension of sewers to College Heights subdivision
was approved, and the City Manager was instructed to secure estimates
of the cost and report to the Council.
Request from Mrs. Chas. W. Lawrence
.for abandonment of easement across
Lot 73, Tract 1171, referred to the
Planning Commission,
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, request from
Nrs. Chas. W. Lawrence for abandonment of easement across Lot 73 to
Tract 1171, was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for July, 1953.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of July, 1953, was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Traffic Ordinance No.
658 NewSeries to authorize the City
Council to control traffic on
recommendations from the Traffic Division
of the Police Department. City Nanager
instructed to restore angle parking on
Mouth Chester Avenue and Monterey Street.
At this time petitions were filed signed by shoppers and owner,s
of business houses along South Chester Avenue protesting the parallel
parking recently established on that street. All persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard. After considerable discussion, motion
was made by Councilman Saunders that the matter be held over until Chief
of Police Grayson returns to the City. The motion failed for lack of a
second. Notion was then made by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to Traffic Regulation
Ordinance No. 658 New Series whereby the City Council will act on the
recommendations of the Traffic Division of the Police Department, and
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 - 5
the City Manager be instructed to rescind former orders and restore
angle parking to South Chester Avenue and Monterey Street immediately.
The motion carried unanimously.
Request of Certified Public Accountant
for an extension of time to make
semi-annual audit granted.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, request from
Certified Public Accountant Dunk for permission to waive annual audit
specifications requiring audit of the books and accounts of the City
to be completed September 1st, was granted.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 69
granting Use Permit to Mr. Grant Whyrock
to permit an existing building used as a
non-conforming use to be occupied for
certain uses.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Zoning Resolution
No. 69 granting Use Permit to Mr. Grant Whyrock to permit as existing
building at 2430-19th Street used as a non-conforming use to be
occupied for certain uses, was adopted as read by the following vote:
A~es: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 70
granting variance to Mr. Grant Whytock
to permit an existing building used as
a non-conforming use to be occupied
for certain uses.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 70 granting variance to Mr. Grant Whytock to permit property at
2430-19th Street used as a non-conforming use, to be occupied for
certain uses, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953
Reception of petition for construction of
curbs and gutters at the intersection of
Bank Street with L Street and N Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, petition for
construction of curbs and gutters along the north and south side of
a proposed 36 foot roadway including curb and gutter returns at the
intersection of Bank Street with L Street and N Street was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Engineer's certificate
of sufficiency of petition filed for
construction of curbs and gutters along
intersection of Bank Street with L and
M Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, City Engineer's
certificate of sufficiency of petition filed for the construction of
curbs and gutters along intersection of Bank Street with L and M Streets,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Clerk's certificate of
sufficiency of petition filed for
construction of curbs and gutters along
intersection of Bank Street with L and M
Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Clerk's
certificate of sufficiency of petition filed for construction of curbs
and gutters along intersection of Bank Street with L and M Streets, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 43'-53
finding and determining the sufficiency
of a petition filed in the matter of
Public Improvement District No. 704 -
~ublic Improvement District No. 704 -
construction of curbs and gutters along
the intersection of Bank Street with L and
~ Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 43-~3
finding and determining the sufficiency of a petition filed in the matter
of l~ublic
along the
as read by
Improvement District No. 704 - construction of curbs and gutters
intersection of Bank Street with L and M Streets, was adopted
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth~ Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield~ California, August 31, 1953 7
Adoption of Resolution No. 44-53
requiring. City Engineer to furnish
the City Council with plans and specifications
together with careful estimates of the costs
and expenses of work in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 704.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 44-53
requiring the City Engineer to furnish the City Council with plans and
specifications together with careful estimates of the costs and
expenses of work in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 704
construction of curbs and gutters along the intersection of Bank Street
with L and M Streets, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of City Clerk~s certificate
of sufficiency of petition filed for
construction of concrete curb and
gutters,along E1 Sereno Drive between
Belle Terrace and Townsley Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Clerk~s
certificate of sufficiency of petition filed for construction of concrete
curb'and gutters along the east side of E1 Sereno Drive between Belle
Terrace and Townsley Avenue, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 43-53 finding
and determining the sufficiency of a petition
in the matter of Public Improvement District
No. 703 - construction of curb and gutters
along E1 Sereno Drive between Belle Terrace
and Townsley Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 45-53
finding and determining the sufficiency of a petition filed in the matter
of Public Improvement District No. 703 - construction of cur and gutters
along E1 Sereno Drive'between Belle Terrace and Townsley Avenue, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleah, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 8
Adoption of Resolution No. 46-53
requiring City Engineer to furnish
the City Council with plans and
specifications, together with careful
estimates of the costs and expenses
of work in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 703 - construction of curb
and gutters along E1 Sereno Drive between
Belle Terrace and Townsley Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
46 - 53
requiring the City Engineer to furnish the City Council with plans and
specifications, together with careful estimates of the costs and expenses
of work in the matter of Public Improvmment District No. 703 - construction
of curb and gutters along E1 Sereno Drive between Belle Terrace and
Townsley Avenue,
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$678.00 from City Manager's contingency
Fund for the purchase of two 7~ hp sirens.
In accordance with recommendation of Fire Chief Pifer contained
in his communication of August 28, 1953 addressed to the Council, the
City Auditor was authorized to transfer $678.00
(City Manager's Contingency Fund) to Account No.
Department, Signal and Communication equipment)
from Account No. 11-.106-698
11-400-506, (Fire
for the purchase of
two 7½ hp electric driven sirens for use as air raid warning devices
in the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, 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.
Adoption of Resolution No. 47-53
approving and authorizing the
execution of a Cooperation Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and the
Housing Authority of the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Resolution
No. 47-53 approving and authorizing the execution of a Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Bakersfield and the Housing Authority of
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 - 9
the County of Kern was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan,
Noes: None
Vest
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of approval of fire fighting
training program.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, communication
from Fire Chief Pifer giving his comments, suggestions and recommendations
relative to a fire fighting training program to be conducted by the
Bakersfield College was received and ordered placed on file, and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution of approval of
the plan as outlined by Chief Pifer.
Reception of report submitted by the
Council Housing Committee and Communications
from Kern County l~roperty Owners Association,
Inc. and Bakersfield Realty Board relative to
the C~ty's acquisition of the Santa Fe and
Southern Pacific Housing projects.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, report submitted by
the Council Housing Committee and communications from Kern County
l~roperty Owners Association, Inc. and Bakersfield Realty Board, relative
to the City's acquisition of the Santa Fe and Southern PaCific Housing
projects, were received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to redraw
resolution making application to the
Housing and Home Finance Agency for
acquisition of Santa Fe and Southern
Pacific Housing projects deleting
portions conflicting with the Lanham
Act. City Manager instructed to notify
~ of the Council's action.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to redraw resolutions making application to the Housing
and Home Finance Agency for acquisition of the Santa Fe and So, hem
Pacific Housing projects and~lete such sections as conflict with
provisions of the Lanham Act. The City Manager was instructed to
notify the Director of the Public Housing Administration of the
action taken by the Council.
Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1953 ~. 10
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
Council adjourned.
the
!~AYOR of the Cite/of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CiTY CL~.'I~K a~fici~ Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, Setpebmer 8, 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. September 8, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Hollister Miller
of the First Christian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 31,
read and approved as read.
1953 were
Reception of communication from the
Planning Commission requesting the City
Council and other appropriate officials
to review the first draft of the proposed
zoning ordinance and refer their comments
to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Planning Commission requesting the City Council and other
appropriate officials to review the first draft of the proposed
zoning ordinance and refer their comments to the Planning Commission,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Planning
Commission requesting that it be authorized
to select a Planning Director in accordance
with existing Civil Service Laws.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Planning Commission requesting authority to select a
Planning Director in accordance with existing Civil Service Laws,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Denial of request from Sea Breeze for
refund of unused portion of license
issued to Seafarer.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, request of
Sea Breeze for refund of unused portion of business license issued
to the Seafarer, was denied.
Approval of recommendation of Planning
Commission to abandon excess easements from
California Avenue to Brundage Lane. City
Engineer instructed to commence proceedings.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, recommendation of
the Planning Commission that a uniform set back of 42 feet from the
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1953
center line of Lakeview Avenue be established and the excess easements be
abandoned from California Avenue to Brundage Lane was approved, and the
City Engineer was instructed to commence proceedings for the abandonment
of excess easement on the west side of Lakeview Avenue between 10th Street
and Virginia Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance to
Mr. Louis J. Brandt to permit the
construction and operation of a super service
gasoline station or a type of business
permissible under a C-1 Zoning classification
on the northeast corner of South Chester
Avenue and Casa Loma Drive.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting variance to Mr. Louis J.
Brandt to permit the construction and operation of a super service
gasoline station or a type of business permissible under a C-1 Zoning
classification on the northeast corner of South Chester Avenue and Casa
Loma Drive.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolutinn granting variance to
Mr. R. L. Ralph to permit the construction
of a four family apartment on that lot
located on the north side of Truxtun
Avenue between V Street and Union Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting variance to Mr. R. L. Ralph
to permit the construction of a four family apartment on that lot
located on the north side of Tru2xtun Avenue between V Street and Union Avenue.
City Clerk instructed to send note and
flowers to Mr. Arthur Sanders, reporter
for the Bakersfield Californian.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Clerk
was instructed to send a note and flowers to Mr. Arthur Sanders, reporter
for the Bakersfield Californian, conveying the City Council's sympathy
and sincere wishes for an early recovery from his present illness.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1953 - 3
Adoption of Resolution No. 48-53
amending Resolution No. 18-53 requesting
transfer of Temporary Housing pursuant
to Title VI of the Lanham Act - Santa Fe
Homes CAL-4986.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution No. 48-53
amending Resolution No. 18-53 requesting transfer of temporary housing
pursuant to Title VI of the Lanham Act - Santa Fe Homes CAL-4986 - was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 49-53 amending
Resolution No. 19-53 requesting transfer
of Temporary Housing pursuant to
Title VI of the Lanham Act Southern I~acific
Homes - CAL-4060.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
49-53 amending Resolution No. 19-53 requesting transfer of temporary
housing pursuant to Title VI of the Lanham Act - Southern Pacific
Homes CAL-4060, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$653.65 from City Manager's Contingency
Fund to Police Office Equipment Fund.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was au~orized to transfer $653.65 from Account No. 11-106-698 City
Manager's Contingency Fund to Account No. 11-450-501 Police Office
Equipment.
Reception of opinion from City Attorney
relative to legality of the City
accepting temporary housing projects
under the terms of application to the
Public Housing Commissioner.
Upgn a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, opinion from
the City Attorney that it appears that there is no prohibition against
the City accepting and managing the temporary housing projects under
the terms of the application to the Public Housing was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1953 - 4
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Approval of appointment of new building
Committee for the City Hall program.
Mayor Carnakis advised the Council that he was dischargins;
the present City Hall Building Committee and appointing a new one, and
upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Mayor's appointment
was approved. Councilman Saunders, chairman, Carnakis and Croes,'were
appointed to serve on this committee.
City Clerk instructed to send letter
of thanks to members of old City Hall
building Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the City Clerk
was instructed to send a letter to the discharged members of the old.
City Hall Building Committee conveying the thanks and appreciation
the Council to them for serving on the committee.
Permit granted Retail Division of
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
to operate sound equipment on September 17.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, permit was
Retail Division of Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for
of sound equipment at fashion show on September 17, 1953.
Reception of City Manager's letter relative
to College Heights subdivision annexation.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, communications
submitted by the City ~anager relative to the extension of sewers and
the paving of ~reets and alleys in College Heights subdivision, were
received and ordered placed on file.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adj~rned.
granted
operation
MAYOR 5f the C~ of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C an~-O k of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 14, 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 September
Present:
Absent:
14, 1953 at eight o'clock P.M.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Vest
Invocation was delivered by Reverend R. JJ. Jagels of St.
John's Lutheran Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1953 were
read and approved as read.
Approval of salary increases
effective October 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the followiug
salary increases were approved:
NA~E POSITION FROM TO
J. B. Owens Equipment Operator Gr. L. $296 $311
C. E. Taylor Laborer 269 282
W. N. Burnett Ref. & Cleaning Foreman 378 397
E. J. Saecker Plant Mechanic 378 397
R. L. Stancliff Engineer 356 374
James Holtschulte Hoseman 331 348
Councilman Vest who had been absent at roll call, took his
place in the Council Chamber at this time.
Mayor authorized to execute Agreement
with Greater Bakersfield Chamber of
Commerce for certain services.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, agreement with
the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce for the performance of certain
services was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same on
behalf of the City.
City Clerk instructed to send letter
of sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Stickney.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct a letter extending an expression of sincere
sympathy to Mr.
their son.
and Mrs. Charles Stickeney
for the recent loss of
Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1953
Adoption of Resolution No. 50-53 amending
Resolution No. 42-53 correcting an en~r
in the schedule step and the salaries of
certain officers and employees of the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No.
50-53 amending Resolution No. 42-53 correcting an error in the schedule
step and the salaries of certain officers and employees of the City, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 71
granting variance to R. L. Ralph to permit
the construction of a four-family apartment
building on the north side of Truxtun Avenue
between V Street and Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 71 granting variance to R. L. Ralph to permit the construction of a
four-family apartment building on the north side of Truxtun Avenue between
V Street and Union Avenue, 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. 72
granting variance to Louis J. Brandt to
permit the construction and operation
of a business permissible under C-1
zoning classification on the northwest
corner of South Chester Avenue and Casa
Loma Drive.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Zoning Resolution No.
172 granting variance to Louis JJ. Brandt to permit the construction and
operation of a business permissible under C-1 zoning classification on the
northwest corner ~f South Chester Avenue and Casa Loma Drive, 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, September 14, 1953 - 3
City Attorney instructed to prepare zoning
resolution granting variance to Charles Ray
Smith to permit the construction of a retail
grocery store on the southeast corner of
Owens Street and Virginia Avenue.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes~ recommendation of
the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare zoning resolution granting variance to Charles Ray Smith
to permit the construction of a retail grocery store on the southeast;
corner of Owens Street and Virginia Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare zoning
resolution granting variance to Charles
D. Williams to permit the construction of a
court in variance with the court yard requirements
and front yard set back on that property at
2313 Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the recommendation
of the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting variance to Charles
D. Williams to permit the construction of a court in variance with the
court yard requirements and front yard set back on that property at
2313 Truxtun Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare zoning
resolution granting variance to Ruth
Richardson to permit residence at 1804
Brundage Lane to be used as a gift shop.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, recommendation of
the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare zoning resolution granting variance to Ruth Richardson to
permit residence at 1804 Brundage Lane to be used as a gift shop.
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
warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
authorized to issue
respective amounts.
City Manager authorized to commence
preliminary negotiations with the
Panorama and Mt. Vernon sanitation
districts for temporary hook up.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was instructed to enter into preliminary negotiations with the Panorama
and Mr. Vernon sanitation districts £or temporary hook up to handle
sewage overload pending enlargement and construction o£ City's
collection lines.
Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1953 - 4
City Manager authorized to employ
two qualified appraisers to evaluate
property to be used for offstreet
parking lots.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, {he City Manager
was authorized to employ two qualified appraisers to evaluate property
located in portions of Block 324 and Block 315 on which the City has
obtained options to purchase for use as offstreet parking lots. Councilman
Vest voted in the negative on this motion.
City Manager authorized to advertise
for bids on collection of commercial
rubbish and garbage for period of
five years.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was authorized to advertise for five year contract for collection,
transportation and disposal of rubbish and garbage from commercial
establishments, contract to be entered into at expiration of contracts
with Joe B. Nani and Chason Trucking and Salvage Company.
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
for hotel reservations to League of
California Cities Convention for members
of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motin by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrant in amount of $10.00 for hotel reservations
for two members of the Planning Commission to attend League of California
Cities Convention in San Francisco.
Recommendation of the Police Department
relative to requests for loading zones
approved.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, recommendation of
the Police Department that request of Brock's Department Store for loading
store be granted, and requests of Gundlach Plumbing Company, Morris Motors
Company and doctors in Fountain Plaza Building for loading zones be denied,
was approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned. ~/~)~ ~ ~ ii~ /
ATTEST: YOR of th~ ~Ci~ty of Bakersfield,
CITY CLER -Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting oi the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. September 21, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins Croes, Eveleth Saunders, Sullivan
Absent: Vest ' '
Invocation was given by Reverend Robert E. Bloom of the South
Side Assembly of God.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for August, 1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for August, 1953 wms received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
proposed Charter amendment to equalize
Council representation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare proposed Charter amendment to equalize Council
representation in the City, to be submitted to the electors at election
to be held in June, 1954.
Mayor authorized to execute Lease Agreement
with Charles S. and Matilda Allen for parking
lot on north east corner of 21st and Kern Streets.
In accordance with recommendation of City Manager, upon a
motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Mayor was authorized to execute
Lease Agreement with Charles S. and Matilda Allen for property designated
as Lots 17 to 23 inclusive, 'Block 92, Kern, to be used as parking lot,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant for payment as set
up in the Lease Agreement.
Communication from Councilman Frank
Sullivan relative to Traffic enforcement
on River Boulevard and Columbus Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication from
Councilman Frank Sullivan Suggesting that the City provide traffic
supervision from Columbus Street to l~anorama Drive on River Boulevard
and from River Boulevard to Mr. Vernon on Columbus Street, was referred
to the City Attorney and Chief of Police for study and recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1953 - 2
Application from Pacific Telephone and
Telephone Company for encroachment permit
granted.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, mpplication from
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for encroachment permit for
equipment jto be used as a stand by, while regular telephone stand by
equipment is being replaced with longer equipment, was granted.
Application from National Automobile Club
for encroachment permit granted.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, application from
National Automobile Club for encroachment on sidewalk in front of new
building at 1618 28th Street, was granted.
Options on land for Vest Park referred
to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, options on land
for V~$t Park was referred to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation of suitable name to be given to the Park.
Approval of request from Police Department
to place "No Parking" signs on south side of
alley north of California between H and I Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, request from Police
Department that "No Parking This Side" signs be posted on the south side
of alley north of California between H and I Street to correct parking
problem caused by all day parking of student's cars, was approved.
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
to Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital for
refund on dog license tags.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrant to the Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital in
amount of $100.00 to cover overpayment made on 1953 dog license tags.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 73
granting variance to permit the construction
of a retail grocery store on the southeast
corner of Owens Street and Virginia Avenue.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Zoning Resolution
No. 73 granting a variance to Charles Ray Smith to permit the construction
of a retail grocery store on the southeast corner of Owens Street and
Virginia Avenue was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1953 - 3
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 74
granting a variance to permit a residence
at 1804 Brundage Lane to be used as a gift
shop.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 74 granting variance to Ruth Richardson to permit a residence at
1804 Brundage Lane to be used as a gift shop was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 75
granting a variance to permit the
construction of a court in variance
with court yard requirements and front
yard se~ backs on that property commonly
referred to as 2313 Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 75 granting a variance to Charles D. Williams to permit the
construction of a court in variance with the court yard requirements
and front yard set backs on that property commonly referred to as 2313
Truxtun Avenue, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance naming streets in Oro Vista
Housing Project in accordance with
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance naming streets in the Oro Vista
Housing Project, in accordance with recommendation made by the Planning
Commission.
Specifications for classification of City
Planner as recommended by the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments referred
to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, specifications for
classification of City Planner as recommended by the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments were referred to the Planning Commission .
for recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, September 21, 1953 - 4 75
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Mayor, with advice of City Attorney,
authorized to commence proceedings
against the Lessee of the Municipal
Farm for abatement of Mosquito
nuisance.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Mayor with
the advice of the City Attorney, was authorized to file a complaint to
bring criminal action against the Lessee of the Municipal Farm to
enforce conditions of contract relative to the abatement of mosquito
nuisance existing on the prem ses at the present time, and also to proceed
with any civil action that is necessary to enforce the terms of the lease.
Planning Commission requested to study
and make recommendation relative to
the conflicting names of Virginia Street
and Virginia Avenue in the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, a letter was
directed sent to the Planning Commission requesting them to study and
make recommendation to the Council regarding conflicting names of Virginia
Street and Virginia Avenue in the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR Of the Cit9of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLF~ f the Council
o.f the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 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. September 28, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth Saunders Sullivan
Absent: Vest ' ,
Invocation was given by the Reverend Arthur Flaming of
the Mennonite Brethren Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21,
read and approved as read.
1953 were
City Manager instructed to prepare
letter justifying filing requests for
transfer and relinquishment of Housing
Projects CAL-4060 and 4986 beyond the
deadline date of June 30, 1953.
In accordance with request from the Public Housing Adminis-
tration, the City Manager was instructed to prepare letter to be
submitted to the Central Office in Washington, which would fully
justify applications for tramfer and relinquishment of Housing Projects
CAL-4060 and 4986 being filed beyond the deadline date of June 30, 1953.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communicatien
from Tenant on Municipal Farm advising that action is being taken to
alleviate mosquito nuisance was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Manager was instructed to make weekly progress report to
the Council on the work being done.
Reception of communication from
Kern Mosquito Abatement District.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Kern Mosquito Abatement District outlining emergency measures
which would alleviate mosquito conditions present on the Bakerssfield
Municipal Farm, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to make
weekly progress report to the Council
relative to work being done at
Municipal Farm to alleviate mosquito
nuisance.
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1953 4
77
amendment to Traffic Ordinance No. 658 New Series
Authority in City Conncil) was deferred for ninety
sufficient time for rewriting same.
Action on amendment to Traffic
Ordinance No. 658 New Series
deferred for 90 days.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, action on
(Placing Traff.ic
days to give
Action on Resolution of Intention
to close a portion of an alley in
Block 295, between Truxtun and 17th
Street, deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, action on
Resolution of Intention ordering the vacation of a portion of an alley
in Block 295, Bakersfield, between Truxtun and 17th Street, was
deferred for one week.
Adoption of Resolution No. 51-53
approving program of Fire Fighting
Training.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No.
515-3 approving program of Fire Fighting Training was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-53
amending Resolution No. 42-53
correcting an error in the schedule
step and the salary of an employee.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution
No. 52-53 amending Resolution No. 42-53 correcting an error in the
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Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1953 - 5
schedule
step and the salary of an employee of the City of Bakersfield,
adopted as read by the 'following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
was
City Auditor authorized to make
transfers to the General Fund.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $7,213.52 from Fund 26 -Speciai
Fire Alarm Installation and $6,315.48 from Fund 80 - 1915 Bond
Act Redemption - to Fund 11 - General Fund.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
TY C~~Ex-O'f~'ici~lerk of the Council
CI ' ~ ~'
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
79
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1953 - 3
Mayor authorized to endorse sale of
flags and holders by East Bakersfield
Legion l~ost No. 682.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, permission was
granted the East Bakersfield Legion Post No. 682 to install flagholders
in City sidewalks and to sell holders and flags to businesses and
individuals in the City, and the Mayor was authorized to direct a letter
to the Post Commander endorsing this campaign.
Reception of petitions from tenants
in Santa Fe and Southern l~acific
Housing Projects protesting the
closing of the units.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, petition~ from
tenants residing in the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Housing Projec'~s
protesting the closing of the units were received and referred to the
Housing Committee of the Council for consideration.
Approval of plans for construction
of R. C. Culvert over Central Branch
of Kern Island Canal at Casa Loma
Drive, and authority granted to
advertise for bids for same.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the plans were
approved, and authorization was granted to advertise for bids for
construction of R. C. Culvert over Central Branch of Kern Island Canal
at Casa Loma Drive.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 705 to order the vacation of a
portion of Lakeview Avenue and setting
date of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, Resoluti0n of
Intention No. 705 ordering the vacation of a portion of Lakeview Avenue
and setting date of hearing thereon as October 26, 1953, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1953 2
Adoption of Hesolution No. 53-53
authorizing City Manager to obtain
option to lease property now occupied by
project known as Santa Fe Homes - CAL 4986.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
53-53 authorizing the City Manager to obtain an option to lease the
property now occupied by the project known as Santa Fe Homes - CAL-4986,
for a period of three years from and after the termination of the lease
now in effect between the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe l~ilroad Company
and the United States Government, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 54-53
authorizing the City Manager to obtain
option to lease property now occupied
by the project known as Southern Pacific
Homes - Cal-4060.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 54-53 authorizing ~he City Manager to obtain an option to lease
the property now occupied by the project known as Southern Pacific
Homes - CAL-4060, for a period of three years from and after the
termination of the lease now in effect between the Southern Pacific
Company and the United States Government, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
City Manager instructed to delegate
official to attend hearing before Public
Utility Commission instituting investigation
to determine highways in need of improvement.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, communication
from Public Utilities Commission notifying the City of hearing to be
held of investigation on the Commission's own motion to establish a list
of grade crossings of railroads and city, county, or city and county
highways urgently in eed of improved protection, and to determine the
nature of needed improved protection at such crossings, was received
and ordered placed on file, and the City Manager was instructed to
delegate official to attend this hearing, sit in as an observer, and
make report to the Council.
Bakersfield, California, October 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 Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. October 5, 1953.
Present: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Carnakis
Councilman Sullivan appointed
Mayor Pro-tem.
Due to absence of Mayor Carnakis, upon a motion by Saunders,
seconded by Croes, Councilman Sullivan was appointed Mayor l~ro-tem.
Invocation was given by the Reverend O. David Slocura of the
Cain African Methodist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1953 were
read and approved as read.
Petition from property owners on
Terrace Way requesting annexation to
the City referred to the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Eveleth,
four property owners on Terrace Way
seconded by Saunders, petition from
requesting that the necessary steps
be taken to annex their property to the City, was referred to the Planuing
Commission for recommendation.
Reception of communication from John
B. Young, attorney, relative to
Bakersfield Inn Sewer Connection.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
John B. Young, attorney, enclosing check for final payment for the year
1953 from Bakersfield Inn for connection to city sewer lines and requesting
a future reduction of this charge was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of a proposed plan of
hook-up to the Union Avenue Sanitation District to Mr. Young for
consideration by the Bakersfield Inn.
Reception of report from Council Committee
for the improvement of Sub-standard Dwellings.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, report from Council
Committee for the improvement of Sub-standard Dwellings advising that
Representative Rarlan Hagen has expressed approval of the Council's plan to
use units from Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Rousing Projects to replace
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1953 - 2
sub-standard owner-occupied houses
in the Sunset-Mayflower District and had
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Reception of report on current
status of Housing condition in
Sunset-Mayflower area.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, report presented
by City Manager on current status of Housing condition in Sunset-Mayflower
area was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 706 ordering vacation of a portion
of an alley in Block 295, City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Resolution of
Intention No. 706 ordering vacation of a portion of an alley in Block 295,
City of Bakersfield, and setting time for hearing thereon as November :~,
1953, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adpption of Ordinance No. 986 New
Series naming s~reets in Oro Vista
Housing Project.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance No. 986
New Series naming streets in Oro Vista Housing Project, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth,Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
was
offered to assist by having any necessary legislation introducgd,
received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1953 - 3
Action on recommendations contained in
report from Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, action on
recommendations contained in letter from Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations was deferred for one week.
City Manager authorized to defer
appointment of Purchasing Agent
indefinitely.
Upon a motion by Croes,
granted the City Manager to defer
indefinitely.
seconded by Saunders, authorization was
the appointment of a Purchasing Agent
Approval of bonds submitted by
Ralph L. Smith covering work to be
done in Tract No. 1684 of the College
9eights subdivision.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, bonds for
faithful performance of contract and material and labor submitted by
Ralph L. Smith covering work to be done in Tract No. 1684 of the College
Heights Subdivision, were approved.
Mayor authorized to execute Contract
and Specifications for Tract No. 1684.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the ~ayor was
authorized to execute contract and specifications with Ralph L. Smith
covering certain work to be completed in Tract No. 1684 of the College
Heights Subdivision.
City Manager authorized to negotiate
for removal of service station and
storage tanks on City parking lot on
north side of 20th Street between L
and M Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Manager was
authorized to commence negotiations for removal of service station and
storage tanks on City owned parking lot on north side of 20th Street between
L and M Streets.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins~ the Council adjourned.
MAYOR oT the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK an~-~fici f the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 13, 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. October 13, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Silas Gaither of
Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 1953 were
read and approved as read.
City Manager and City Attorney instructed
to make study and report to the Council
on intent of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
Ordinance No. 723 New Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, action on
recommendation submitted by the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
that requests for permits for the sale of merchandise for charitable
purposes be denied in the event that cost exceeds 10% of the amount
collected was deferred, and the City Manager and City Attorney Were
instructed to make study and report to the Council as to the intent of
the ordinance.
Reception of petition from Cecil G.
Wallace and other residents on Terrace
Way requesting annexation to the City.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, petition from
residents on Terrace Way requesting that their property be annexed to the
City, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
Recreation Department certifying to
employment 6f an emergency appointee.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
from the Bakersfield Recreation Department certifying that the position
of male supervisor is occupied by an emergency appointee was received
and ordered placed on file.
Request from George E. Bailey to
keep livestock on his premises denied.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, request from
George E. Bailey to keep six steers, six goats and twenty-four geese on
his premises at 1700 Golden State Highway was denied.
to the Council.
Reception of communications from
Public Housing ~dministration relative
to alternate plan for disposition of
Housing Projects CAL-4060 and CAL-4986.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, communications
from Public Housing Administration relative to alternate plan for disposition
of Housing Projects CAL-4060 and CAL-4986 were received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 13, 1953 - 2
Permission granted Motor Center to
stable four steers on used car lots
during "National Meat Institute'~ Week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, permission was
granted Motor Center to stable four steers on used car lots for publicity
purposes during "National Meat Institute' Week.
City Manager and Council Members
instructed to attend meeting wlth
public Housing Authority officials
to discuss alternate plan of disposition
of Housing Projects CAL-4060 and 4986.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
and Council members attending League of California Cities Convention in
San Francisco were a6thorized to attend meeting with public Housing
Administration officials to discuss an alternate plan of disposition of
Housing Projects CAL-4060 and CAL-4986.
Claim from Lynch Typewriter for typewriter
sold in error referred to the City Attorney
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, claim from
Lynch Typewriter Company in amount of $100.00 for typewriter sold in
error by City Assessor for taxes, was referred to the City Attorney for
study and recommendation.
Reception of notice from Royal Indemnity
Company that bond of Chason Trucking and
Salvage Company was cancelled effective
November 7, 1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, notice from
Roya~ Indemnity Company that bond in amount of $5000.00 executed by them
as surety on behalf of Chason Trucking and Salvage Company will be cancelled
effective November 7, 1953, was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Manager was instructed to make investigation and report back
Bakersfield, California, October 13, 1953 - 3
Director of Public Works instructed
to clean up block formerly occupied
by City Hall.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the Bakersfield
Art Association was granted permission to use the block formerly
occupied, by the City Hall for the purpose of holding a Street Art
Festival on November 7, and the Director of Public Works was instructed t(
use his forces to clean up the grounds.
Resolution adopted by the Board of
Supervisors requesting the abandonment of
certain city streets to provide for
development of County Administrative
Center referred to the Planning Commission
and Chief of Police for study and report.
Upon a'motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, resolution
adopted by the Board of Supervisors requesting the abandonment of cerl~ain
city streets to provide for development of County Administrative Center
was referred to the Planning Commission and Chief of Police for study
and report back to the Council.
Receptio~ of report from City Manager
on actual cost of improvement of streets
and grounds adjacent to City Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, report from
the City Manager on actual cost of improvement of streets and grounds
adjacent to the City Hall Annex, was received and ordered placed on
file.
Reception of Planning Commission
· recommendation that specifications for
classification of City Planner be approved
as submitted by the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous D~partments.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, recommendation
of Planning Commission that classification of City Planner be approved. as
submitted by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments, was
received and ordered placed on file, and the specifications for the
position were. approved and adopted.
Reception of report of Planning Commission
approving request of property owners on
Terrace Way for annexation to the City and
City Attorney and City Engineer were
instructed to initiate proceedings.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins,~report
from Planning Commission approving request of property owners on Terrace
Bakersfield, California, October 13, 1953
Way to Annex to the City and recommending that all the remaining area
west to P Street and south of Terrace Way also be considered for annexation,
was received and ordered placed on file, and the City Attorney and City
Engineer were instructed to initiate proceedings for the annexation of
the property.
Adoption of Planning Commission report
of findings of fact recommending the
granting of a variance to Hugh Curran to
permit a five family apartment building
on the northeast corner of 10th and T
Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the Planning
Commission report of findings of fact recommending the granting of a
variance to Mr. Hugh Curran to permit a five family apartment building
on the northeast corner of 10th and T Streets was adopted, and the
variance was granted.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 76
granting variance to permit the
construction of a four family apartment
on the northeast corner of 10th and T
Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Zoning Resolution
No. 76 granting variance to permit the construction of a four family
apartment building on the northeast corner of 10th and T Streets, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Planning Commission report of
findings of fact recommending the granting of
a variance to Fred Tuthill to permit the
construction of a car port in variance
with the yard requirements on property
designated as 1920 Spruce Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Planning Commlission
report of Tindings of fact recommending the granting of a variance to
Fred Tuthill to permit the construction of a car port in variance with the
yard requirements on property designated as 1920 Spruce Street, was
adopted, and the variance was. granted.
Bakersfield, California, October 13, 1953 - 5
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 77
granting a variance to permit the construction
of a car port in variance with the yard
requirements on property designated as 1920
Spruce Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution
No. 77 granting a variance to permit the construction of a car port in
variance with the yard requirements on property designated as 1920
Spruce Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Acceptance of resignation of Mayor
Carnakis from Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations and
appointment of Councilman Collins
to fill the vacancy.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the resignation
of Mayor Carnakis from the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations was
accepted, and Councilman Collins was appointed to fill the vacancy.
Action on advertising for sale
house and excess aland on parcel of
property purchased for Fire Station
No. 6 deferred for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Collins, :seconded by Sullivan, action on
advertising for sale house and excess land on parcel of property purchased
for Fire Station No. 6 was deferred for two weeks. :
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
for railroad fare to San Francisco for
League of California Cities Convention.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrant to Mr. Miner to cover railroad fare of
city employees and members of the Council attending League of California
Cities Convention in San Francsleo from October 18 through 21st.
Approval of advancement of salary
of City Manager from Step 3 to
Step 4.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the advancemeut
in salary of the City Manager from Step 3 to Step 4 effective November
Bakersfield, California, October 13, 1953 - 6
1953, was
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
approved by the following vote:
Collins, Eveleth, Saunders,
Sullivan, Vest
City Attorney instructed to prepare
agreement with Union Oil Company of
California for easement to relocate pipe
line for transportation of crude oil.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare agreement with Union 0il Company of California
for easement to relocate pipe line to be used in the transportation of
crude oil from the Mountain View area to the Union Oil Kern Pipe Line
Pump Station.
Approval of plans and authorization
granted to advertise for bids for the
installation of a steel dome roof
and mechanical equipment on primary
digester tank at Sewage Treatment Plant
No. 1.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, plans were
approved and authorization was granted to advertise for bids for the
installation of a steel dome roof and mechanical equipment on primary
digester tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1.
Reception of recommendation from the
Planning Commission that the Council
appoint a committee to make study of
one way streets.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, recommendation from
Planning Commission that the City Council appoint a committee to make a study
of one way streets and report back in writing their findings, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Bakers£ield, Cali£ornia, October 13, 1953 - ?
Action on request from City Manager
for authority to employ administrative
assistant deferred for two weeks.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan,
request from City Manager to employ administrative
action.on
assistant with
primary duties of research and reports was deferred for two weeks.
Adjournment until October 26th.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned until October 26th.
of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
~ ~ of the Council
CITY~~and Ex~6ff~cio Clerk
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1953
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield,California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. October 26, 1953.
l~resent: Carnakis,'Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Burton C. Barrett, Pastor
of the First Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids on construction of
reinforced concrete box culvert at Casa
Loma Drive and Central Branch of Kern
Island Canal.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
reinforced concrete box culvert at Casa Loma Drive and Central Branch of
Kern Island Canal, the four bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the bids
were referred to the Director of Public Works for his study and
recommendation.
Reception of letter from East Bakersfield
l~rogressive Club re street improvements.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, letter from
East Bakersfield Progressive Club relative to the handling of street
repairs in the business district as expeditiously as possible, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter from East Bakersfield
Progressive Club commending the Council
for the prompt installation of street
lights.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, letter from Easl~
Bakersfield Progressive Club commending the Council for the prompt
installation of a street light in front of the Post Office on Jackson
Street near Baker, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to sign letter relative
to withdrawal of territory designated
as "Milham Gardens" from the Union Avenue
Sanitation District.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
instructed to sign letter addressed to the Kern County Boundary Commission
relative to the withdrawal of territory designated as "Milham Gardens',
from the Union Avenue Sanitation District.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1953 2
Reception of communication from the
Business and Professional Women's
Club.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, communication
from the Bakersfield Business and Professional Women's Club comm~nding
:
the Council for its sincere efforts in planning a Civic Center was
received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from Board of Supervisors
enclosing copy of letter from Bakersfield
School District advising that they have no
objections to closing certain streets and
alleys referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Board of Supervisors of Kern County enclosing copy of letter
signed by John Compton, executive officer of the Bakersfield School
District, advising that they have no objection to closing of alley
from K to L Streets between 15th and 16th Street on assurance that they
will be given rights of way, was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of salary increases effective
November 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the following
salary increases were approved effective November 1, 1953:
NA~E POSITION FROM TO
L. W. Oldfield Building Inspector $360 $378
Isabel Davey Telephone operator 244 256
Donald Stewart Accountant 397 417
A. JJ. Alexander Equip. Oper. Gr. II 343 360
Adoption of Resolution No. 56-53
authorizing the granting of an
easement to the Union Oil Company
of California.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 56-53 authorizing the granting of an easement to the Union Oil Company
was adopted as read and the Mayor was authorized to execute same, by tl~e
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1953
Encroachment Permit granted Lawrence
I. Weill for guniting rear wall at
1420 - 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, application
from Lawrence I. Weill for encroachment permit to increase rear wall
at 1420--19th Street by guniting same with 4" of reinforced concrete
was granted.
Reception of report from Planning
Commission advising that study is being
given to naming park on north side of
Palm Street between Oak Street and Real
Road.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, report from.
the Planning Commission advising that recommendation will be made at
a later date relative to suitable name for the proposed ten acre park
located on the north side of Palm Street between Oak Street and Real
Road, was received and ordered placed on file. '
Permission granted Junior Chamber of
Colamerce to sell tickets for benefit.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, permission 'was
granted the Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce to sell tickets,
by means of a booth located on the sidewalk against the blank wall of
Leed's Shoe Store, for moving picture presentation at 99-Drive In
Theatre for the exclusive benefit of the Handicapped Boy Scout Troop
#78.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 987 New
Series amending Subdivision (a) of
Section 8 of Ordinance No. 879 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No.
987 New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section 8 of Ordinance No.
879 New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Eveleth
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for September, 1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth,
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of September,
received and ordered placed on file.
the City
1953, was
time.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1953 - 4
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
Adoption of Resolution No. 55-§3 ordering
the vacation of a portion of Lakeview Avenue.
this
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
55-53 ordering the vacation of a portion of Lakeview Avenue was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager authorized to remodel
house on Fire Station #6 property
to be used as outlined to the Council.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was authorized to remodel house on Fire Station No. 6 property to be
used for public purposes as outlined to the Council.
Petition from Baker, Palmer and Wall
for abandonment of alley extending south
from Chester Lane in the Santa Fe Addition
No. I and A. T. & S. F. Tract referred to
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, petition from
Baker, Palmer and Wall for the abandonment of an alley extending south
from Chester Lane, lying east of Lot I of Block I of Santa Fe Addition
No. 1, and west of Lot 5 of Block 2 of said A.T. & S. F. Tract, was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Charles S. and Matilda
Allen for parking lot on northeast
corner of 21st and Kern Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from Charles S. and ~atilda Allen for parking lot
on northeast corner of 21st and Kern Streets, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Petition from Blickshire Hotels for
the abandonment of the easterly half
of H Streets northerly from 32rid
Street referred to Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, petition from
Blickshire Hotels and Motor Courts, Inc. for the abandonment of the
easterly half of H Street from its northerly termination at the Southern
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1953 5
,95
Pacific Railroad Company right of way to the point where the center line
of said H Street intersects with the prolongation of the northerly s:Lde
line of 32nd Street, was referred to the Planning Commission for study
and recommendation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance to
Nrs. Alberta Shaw to permit the operation
of a grocery store st 722 South Williams
Street.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending the granting of variance to Nrs. Albert Shaw to permit the
operation of a grocery store on that property designated as 722 South
Williams Street was approved, and upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by
Collins, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a zoning resolution
granting the variance.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting Use Permit
to First t~resbyterian Church to permit
operation of a church for 2 years in
residence located at 2309-18th Street.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending the granting of a Use Permit to the First Presbyterian Church
to permit a building located at 2309 - 18th Street to be used for church
purposes for two years was approved, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a zoning resolution granting the Use Permit.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting Use Permit
to Nr. Reuben Cephas Meeks to permit
the construction and operation of a
church on property located at 1227 E.
19th Street.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending the granting of a Use Permit to Mr. Reuben Cephas ~eeks to
permit the construction and operation of a church on property located
atat 1227 E. 19th Street was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a zoning resolution granting the Use Permit.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by C.ollins, 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.
Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1953 - 6;
City Manager authorized to request
appraisal of Housing Projects CAL-4060
and CAL-4986.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was authorized to direct a letter to the Public Housing Administration
requesting that an appraisal be made of the Southern Pacific and Santa
Fe Housing Projects.
Approval of plans and authorization
granted to advertise for bids for the
improvement of City's parking lot on north
side of 20th Street between L and M Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, plans were approved
and authorization granted to advertise for bids for the improvement of
City's parking lot on the north side of 20th Street between L and
M Streets.
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
Committee to draft new Traffic
Regulation Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the Mayor
was authorized to appoint a Council Committee to work with the Chief
of Police, City Manager and City Attorney to draft a new Traffic
Regulation Ordinance. Councilmen Carnakis, Saunders and Sullivan
were appointed to serve on this Committee.
Rejection of claim from Lynch Typewriter
Company for typewriter sold in error.
In accordance with recommendation from the City Attorney,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, claim from Lynch Typewriter
Company in amount of $100.00 for typewriter sold in error by the City
Assessor, was rejected.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Eveleth, the Council
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MAYOl% of the(,~ity of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CL RK~an ~-'Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1953
97
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. November 2, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Absent: Croes, Vest
"I'nvocation was given by the Reverend DOctor JJohn Whiteneck,
Minister of the First Congregational Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 1953 were
read and approved as read,
Action on bids for collection, etc. of
refuse and garbage in the City deferred
until December 7. City Attorney instructed
to review Ordinance No. 638 New Series.
This being the time set to open bids for the collection,
transportation and disposal of refuse in the City, upon a motion by
Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, action on the matter was deferred until[
December ?, 1953, the bids were ~rdered returned to the bidders unopened,
and the City Attorney was instructed to review, and if necessary, prepare
amendment to existing garbage and rubbish regulation Ordinance No. 638
New Series.
Reception of communication £rom Civil
Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments
relative to position o£ City Planner. City
Manager instructed to advertise on wide
scope for applications for the position.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments advising that
there is no person having the necessary residential qualifications available
to fill the vacancy existing within the Miscellaneous Departments in the
classification of City Planner was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Manager was instructed to advertise on a wide scope for
applications for the position.
Reception of communication from Public
Housing Administration advising that
arrangements will be made for requested
appraisal of Santa Fe Housing and Southern
Pacific Housing l~rojects.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the Public Housing Administration advising that arrangements for an appraisal
Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1953 2
of the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Housing Projects will be made at
the earliest opportunity, was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication from A. T. & S. F.
Railway Company regarding lease for
housing purposes on property occupied
by housing units referred to the :
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication
from the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company advising basis on which they
will extend lease for housing purposes on property now held by the
Federal Government and occupied by housing units, was referred to the
City Manager for study and whatever action he deems necessary.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$42.00 to W. L. Richardson for
erroneous assessment.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City
Auditor was authorized to refund $42.00 to W. L. Richardson for
erroneous assessment made on portion of Block V, Lowell Addition.
Reception of communication from
KleinSmid Farms'relative to
program of operation and development at
the Municipal Farm for 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, communication
from KleinSmid Farms advising of the program of operation and development
at the Municipal Farm for the calendar year 1954 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Contract and specifications and
Map of Tract No. 1699 referred
to the City Attorney and Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, contract and
specifications and map of Tract No. 1699 were referred to the City Attorney
and Planning Commission for recommendation.
Petition for annexation from JJ.E. Gans
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, petition for
annexation from J. E. Gans was referred to the Planning Commission for
recommendation.
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Petition for annexation from Charles
O. Hall referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, petition for
annexation from Charles O. Hall was referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Tumblin Co.
for construction of reinforced
concrete box culvert at Casa Loma
Drive and Central Branch of Kern
Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, bid of Tumblin
Company for construction of reinforced concrete box culvert at Casa
Loma Drive and Central Branch of Kern Island Canal for a total of
$13,220.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
this time.
Acceptance of executed license from
A. T. & S. ~. Railway.Company for
installation of protective fence on
their property in Block 333., between
"~' and "~' Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveieth, seconded by Collins, executed l~Lcense
from the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company for installation of a protective
fence by the City on their property in Block 33, between "Q" and "~'
Streets was accepted.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance altering ward boundaries
of the City to include College Heights
Subdivision.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded byCollins, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance altering the ward
boundaries of the City to include College Heights Subdivision.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 78
granting a variance to permit the
operation of a grocery store at 722
South Williams Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution
No. 78 granting a variance to Hrs. Alberta Shaw to permit the operation of
of a grocery store at 722 South Williams Street, was adopted as read by
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Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1953 - 4
the following vote:
Ayesf Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 79
granting Use Permit to permit the
construction and operation of a church at
1227 East 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning
Resolution No. 79 granting Use Permit to Mr. Reuben Cephas Meeks to permit
the construction and operation of a church at 1227 East 19th Street,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan ·
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 80
granting Use Permit. to permit property
located at 2309-18th Street to be used
for church purposes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 80 granting Use Permit to the First Presbyterian Church to permit
property located at 2309-18th Street to be used for church purposes,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-53
ordering the vacation of a portion of an
alley in Block No. 295, in the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
57-53 ordering the vacation of a portion of an alley in Block No. 295
in the City of Bakersfield, under Resolution of Intention No. 706, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
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10]
Adoption of Resolution No. 58-53
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 Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
58-53 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, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Adoption of Ordinance No. 988 New
Series amending Emergency Ordinance
No. 666 New Series by adding two new
Sections thereto.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance
No. 988 New Series amending Emergency Ordinance No. 666 New Series
by adding two new sections thereto, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 59-53
adopting plan and specifications
for proposed improvements in Public
Improvement District No. 703, in the City
of Bakersfield, California, and approving
careful estimate.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
59-53 adopting plan and specifications for proposed improvements
in Public Improvement District No. 703, in the City of Bakersfield,
California, and approving careful estimate, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
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Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 703.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution
of Intention No. 703 for construction of cement concrete combined curb
and gutters on the easterly side of E1 Sereno Drive and the northerly
side of Belle Terrace, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
City Manager authorized to purchase
and place in escrow property for
construction of Fire Station No. 5.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City
Manager was authorized to purchase and place in escrow property at
junction of souih Chester Avenue and Planz Road to be used as
site for the construction of Fire Station No. 5, as outlined to
the Council by the Fire Chief.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, sejconded by Eveleth, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer t~
cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
ATTEST '
seconded by Saunders, the Council
~Y~E O'f the~tY Of' Bakersfield,Calif.
CITY C~ and Ex-Officio Clerk of {he Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City o~~
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. November 9, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Rabbi Milton Shulman of Temple Beth El.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
City Tax Collector instructed to cancel
taxes on'property owned by Bakersfield
City School District.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City Tax
Collector was instructed to cancel taxes in amount of $28.35 on
property described as Lots i to 4 inclusive, Block 217, Bakersfield
formerly Kern~ which is now owned by the Bakersfield City School District.
Approval of salary increases
effective December 1, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
increases were approved effective December 1, 1953: :
the following salary
NA~E POSITION FHOM ~ TO
J. W. ~T~ate Detective $~ $3~
A. W. Swan Patrolman 331 348
P.C. Louden Laborer 256 269
J. E. Reed Fire l~revention Inspector 356 374
M. R. Kirchner Engineer 356 374
Betty Nollibaugh Fire Alarm Operator 256 269
C~ty Clerk instructed to write letter
to l~ublic Utilities Commission
relative to increase in rates by Cook's
Stages.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Clerk
was instructed to direct letter to the l~ublic Utilities Commission advising
that the Council of the City of Bakersfield would not oppose an increase
in rates by the bus line known as Cook's Stages.
Communication from Foster & Kleiser
objecting to certain provisions of
proposed zoning ordinance referred
to the City Attorney for study.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, communication
from Foster and Kleiser objecting to certain provisions of proposed zoning
ordinance pertaining to outdoor advertising, was referred to the City
Attorney for study.
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Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1953 - 2
Reception of report from Councilman
Collins regarding Sunset-Mayflower
"Clean-Up Week."
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by SaundersI a report from
Councilman Henry Collins relative to Sunset-Mayflower "Clean-Up WeeK',
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 60-53
authorizing the Nayor and City
Clerk to enter into and execute
agreement with the Pacific Gas &Electric
Company for installation of a service
riser pipe on pole at northeast corner of
24th Street and Union Avenue to service
Nercury Vapor Lights.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
60-53 authorizing and directing the Nayor and City Clerk to enter into
and execute with Pacific Gas and Electric Company an agreement covering
the installation of a service riser pipe to be installed by the City
on pole at the northeast corner of 24th Street and Union Avenue to
serv~ eight 20,000 lumen Mercury Vapor lights, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
to permit the City of Bakersfield to
maintain a service riser pipe and metering
, equipment to serve 12 new traffic signals.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the Nayor was
authorized to execute agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to
permit the City of Bakersfield to maintain a service riser pipe and metering
equipment to serve 12 new traffic signals that are being installed on
Union Avenue from 21st Street to Niles Street.
Approval of Map of Tract
No. 1699.
Upon a motionby Croes, seconded by Vest, it is so ordered that
the Nap of Tract No. 1699 be, and the same is hereby approved; and that
the said map accompanied by certificate of Title Insurance and Trust
Company showing that title to said property is vested in Kern County Land
Bakersfield, Californ:ia, ~ovember 9, 1953 - 3 105
Company, Standard Gasoline Company, Standard Oil Company of Californ£a,
Union Oil Company of California and Bakersfield Savings and Loan
Association is ordered recorded in the Office of the County Recorder; and
it is further ordered that the streets, alleys, and easements shown upon
said map and therein offered for dedication be, and the same are hereby
accepted for public use. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587
of the Business and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives
the requirement of signature of the following:
NAME Interest
Kern County Land Company Mineral rights
Mayor authorized to execute Contract
and specifications covering Tract No.
1699.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to execute Contract and Specifications covering Tract No. 1699.
City Auditor authorized to transfer funds
in amount of $618.00 for Monument Lamphole
Castings.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor was
authorized to transfer funds from Account 11-106-698, City Manager
Contingency, to Account No. 11-510-519, Public Works, Other Equipment,
in amQunt of $618.00, for Monument Lamphole Castings.
City Auditor authorized to refund
duplicate payment of close-out sale
permit fee paid by Kern Furniture
Company.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Colli~s, the City Auditor was
authorized to refund $65.00 to Samuel C. Rudolph and Associates, Inc.~[Kern
Furniture.Company) for duplication of payment of license fee in connection
with closing-out sale.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting Use Permit
to permit the building at 214 Northrup
Street to be used for church purposes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney'
was instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting Use Permit to the,
Church of Christ to use building at 214 Northrup Street for church purposes.
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1953 - 4
Action deferred for one week on
Planning Commission recommendation
relative to annexation of property of
J. E. Gans, 37 Myrtle Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, action on
recommendation of Planning Commission that property of J. E. Gans designated
as 37 Myrtle Street, be annexed to the City, was deferred for one wee2k.
Action deferred for one week On
Planning Commission recommendation
relative to annexation of property
of Charles Hall located south of
Brundag~ Lane and west of Wible Road.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, action on
recommendation of Planning Commission that request from Charles Hall :for
annexation of his property designated as Lot 1 of Tract No. 1064 to
the City be denied unless additional acreage is klso petitioned for
annexation, was deferred for one week.
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.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bits for construction of Fire
Station No. 5.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for the construction of Fire Station
No. 5 at the junction of Planz Road and South Chester Avenue.
City's agent authorized to place
in escrow and purchase property on
north side of Palm Street between Oak
Street and Real Road.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, ~he City's agent
was authorized to place in escrow and purchase tea acre peice of property
located on the north side of Palm Street between Oak Street and Real Road.
Mayor authorized to appoint committee
to arrange meeting with Ralph Smith
relative to extension of trunk line
sewer main to Section 16.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to appoint a committee to meet with Ralph Smith to determine
Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1953 - 5 107
amount to be paid to provide for trunk line sewer extension through
Section 16. Councilmen Sullivan, Collins and Vest were appointed to
serve on this committee.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
lease purchase agreement for purchase
of parking meters to be installed on
City's parking lot on 20th Street between
L and M Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare lease purchase type of agreement for the
purchase of approximately 68 parking meters to be installed on City's
parking lot on 20th Street between L and M Streets, and the Mayor was
authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Councilman Croes
voted in the negative on this motion.
City Manager authorized to attend
meeting with Santa Fe Officials in
San Francisco to discuss the closing
of certain city streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, theCity Manager
desir~ug
and any members of the Council%to do so, were authorimed to
attend meeting in San Francisco with Santa Fe Officials to discuss
the closing of certain streets in the City; also, to consult with the
Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco on the same matter. ~
Application for encroachment permit
from Blickshire Hotels and Motor Courts
granted.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, application from
Blickshire Hotels and Motor Courts, Inc. for encroachment permit to
construct an eight foot fence 21 feet westerly from the easterly side ]Line
of H Street and extending southerly from the Southern Pacific right of way
to the point of intersection with a prolongation of the northerly side
line of 32nd Street was granted, providing clause is inserted in application
form that fence will be removed in 30 days upon the reception of notification
from the City Council.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 989 New
Series altering the boundaries of Ward
No. 2 to include College Heights
Subdivision.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
989 New Series altering the boundaries of Ward No. 2 so as to include
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Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1953 - 6
recently annexed territory designated as College Heights thereto,
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: None
was
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
City Manager instructed to contact
the proper representatives of the
Bakersfield School District relative
to paving of streets around River
Boulevard School.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was instructed to contact the proper representatives of the Bakers£ield
School District relative to paving their half of the streets around
the River Boulevard School to confrom to the street specifications
of College Heights.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
· olr+o
of the City of Bakersfield, California
109
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 19.53
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. November 16, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Collins
Invocation was given by the Reverend Father Joseph F. Smith,
Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
Minutes-of the regular meeting of November 9, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Bids for improvement of City Parking
lot on 20th Street between L and M
Streets referred to the City Manager for
study and report back to the Council.
This being the time set to open bids for the improvement of
City Parking lot on 20th Street between L and M Streets, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan,
seconded by Saunders, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study
and report back to the Council at meeting of November 23rd.
Communication from Mrs. Pauline
Satterlee relative to name for park
on Palm Street between Oak and Real
Road referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Mrs. Pauline Satterlee suggesting the name of "Oak ParK' for park
located on Palm Street between Oak Street and Real Road was referred to
the Planning Commission for study.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with Mr. E. T. Scott, District Engineer,
State Division of Highways, relative to
traffic survey.
A communication from Mr. Floyd L. Ming, Supervisor, enclosing
a petition from 28 residents of the Miller Street and Monterey Street area
requesting that a limit be placed on the weight of trucks on these streets
was read, and upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the petition
was referred to the City Manager with instructions to communicate witlh
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Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1953 - 2
Hr. E. T. Scott, District Engineer of the State Department of Public Works,
and secure a copy of a truck traffic survey which was recently made by the
State Division of Highways in the City.
Petition from McDonald Brothers
regarding drainage in Tract 1621
denied.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, petition from
McDonald Brothers requesting the City of Bakersfield to collect and
return to them any monies chargeable to now unsubdivided acreage
contiguous to Tract 1621 which would benefit from the construction o~ a
2600 foot long, 30 inch drain for which McDonald Brothers as subdividers
for Tract 1621 would be required to pay one-half the cost, was denied.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Art Association thanking the
Council for assistance received during
the Sidewalk Art Festival.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Bakersfield Art Association thanking the Council for assistance
rendered to them. during recent Sidewalk Art Festival was received and
ordered placed on file.
Permission granted Kern-Copters, Inc.
to make helicopter landings in the City
upon notification to the Police
Department.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, permission
was granted Kern-Copters, Inc. to make helicopter landings in the City
after proper notification has been made to the Police Department.
City Auditor authorized to'make
refund to Louis Nagel for amount
paid for typewriter sold to him
in error by City Assessor at tax
sale.
Upon a motion by Saunders, se$onded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $17.76 to Mr. Louis Nagel, which is the amount
paid for typewriter sold to him 'in error by City Assessor at tax sale..
Acceptance of Wayside Park Strip
offered to the City by Kern County
Land Company.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, offer from the
Kern County Land Company to give the City a strip of land approximately.
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1953 -~ ~
55 feet wide and one-half mile long between Casa Loma Drive and Belle
Terrace for a sum equivalent to the original cost of the construction of a
fence along the east side of said parcel less $1500.00, was accepted.
Request from Wayside School Parent
Teacher Association for installation
of stop-signs on Casa Loma Drive at
P Street and P Street at Terrace Way
referred to the Police Department for
investigation and report back to the
Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, request from
the Wayside School P.T.A.urging that immediate action be taken to install
stop signs on Casa Loma Drive at P Street and P Street at TErrace Way.
was referred to the Police Department for investigation and report back
to the Council at meeting of November 23rd.
Communication from Kern County Boundary
Commission relative to the withdrawal
of territory commonly designated as
"Milham Gardens,, from the.Union Avenue
Sanitation District referred to the City
Attorney.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Kern County Boundary Commission advising that it had examined
the boundaries of territory commonly designated as "Milham Gmrden~' proposed
to be withdrawn from the U~ion Avenue Sanitation District and approved
said boundaries subject to the Board of Supervisors granting withdrawal[
of territory previously acted on by the Boundary Commission, was referred
to the City Attorney for study.
City Manager instructed to negotiate
with the County of Kern for the use
of traffic count equipment to conduct
survey on "~'. Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager
was instructed to negot~te with the County of Kern for the use of traffic
count equipment for the purpose of making a traffic count on "~' Street
similar to one recently conducted by the County; also, to request that a
report of the results of the County survey be made available to the City..
City Engineer instructed to furnish
: City Attorney's office with necessary
information to commence proceedings
for annexation of J. E. Gans property
at 37 Myrtle Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, and in accordance with
recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Engineer was instructed
to furnish the City Attorney's office with necessary information to
commence the proceedings to annex to the City the tropetry of J. E. Gans
located north of Brundage Lane and west of Myrtle Street.
City Manager instructed to contact
Charles Hall relative to annexation
of additional acreage on southeast
corner of Brundage Lane and Wible Road.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, action on
annexation of Charles Hall property designated as Lot I of Tract No.
1064 was deferred for two weeks, to enable the Cit~ Manager to contact
Mr. Hall regarding the annexation of additional acreage on the southeast
corner of Brundage Lane and Wible Road.
Approval of.Plot Plan of Fire
Station No.
Upon a motion by Vest,
Cottage Type Fire Station No.
Chester Avenue was approved.
seconded by Croes,Plot Plan for
5 on northwest corner of Planz Road and
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 81
granting Use Permit to permit property
located at 214 Northrup to be used for
church purposes.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded b~ Vest, Zoning Resolutiou
No. 81 granting Use Permit to permit property located at 214 Northrup
to be used for church purposes, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Ordinance No. 990 New
Series amending Section 5 of Ordinance
No. 944 New Series of the City of
Bakersfield by adding thereto two new
subdivisions to be designated (c.1)
and (c.2).
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance No.
990 New Series amending Section 5 of Ordinance No. 944 New Series of the
'City of Bakersfield by adding thereto two new subdivisions to be designat
(c.1) and (c.2) was aebpted as read by the, following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Croes
Absent: Collins
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1953 - 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 61-53
establishing a Parking Meter Zones
on Off- Street Parking lots in the
City of'Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
61-53 establishing Parking Meter Zones on Off-Street Parking Lots
the City
Ayes:
Noes:
in
of Bakersfield,'was adopted as read by the following vote:
Carnakis, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Croes
Absent: Collins
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
Committee to negotiate for acquisition
of park site in College Heights area.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission
that consideration be given for the acquisiti&n of a park site in tile
College Heights area, either by donation or purchase, upon a motion
by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was authorized to appoint
a Council Committee to negotiate with Mr. Ralph Smith, subdivider,
for the acquisition of a park site in the College Heights Subdivision,
Councilmen Saunders, Eveleth and Croes were appointed to serve on this
committee.
Proposed new zoning Ordinance
and zoning map referred to the City
Attorney for study and report back
to the Council on January 11, 1954.
A communication from the Planning Commission recommending thmt
proposed new zoning ordinance and map as amended be adopted by
the City Conncil, was read, and upon a motion by Saunders, seconded
by Eveleth, the proposed new zoning ordinance and map were referred
to the City Attorney for study with report to be made back to the
Council on January 11, 1954.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$189 for the purchase of a safe for
the City Treasurer's office.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was .authorized to transfer $189.00 from Account No. 11-106-698, City
Manager's Contingency Fund, to Account No. 11-220-313, City Treasurer.
Rental of Equipment Fund, to provide funds for the purchase of a
safe for the City Treasurer's office, said safe now being on a rental
basis.
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Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1953 - 6
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$4900 to provide for the purchase
of a new site for Fire Station No. 5.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $4900.00 held in the 09 Account for the purchase
of two lots for the proposed Fire Station No. 5 at the southwest corner
of Sandra Drive and South Chester Avenue, which purchase order w~s
cancelled, to Account No. 25-412-521, Fire Department, Capital
Outlay, Acquisition of Land, to provid~ funds for the purchase.of
a new site for Fire Station No. 5, to be located at the northwest
corner of South Chester Avenue and Planz Road.
Approval of Agreement with East
Bakersfield Progressive Club for
Christmas decorations in East
Bakersfield. City Auditor authorized
to issue warrant for $1ZO0.00.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Agreement with
the East Bakersfield Progressive Club for Christmas decorations in
East Bakersfield was approved, and the City Auditor was authorize~i
to issue warrant in the amount of $1200.00 for this purpose.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Permission granted Community
Theatre group to erect bulletin
board on old City Hall lot for
advertising purposes.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, permission was
granted the Community Theatre group to erect a bulletin board on the
old City Hall lot for advertising purposes.
Adoption.of Resolution No. 62-53
of proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory and setting time for hearing.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No.
62-53 of proposed annexation .of uninhabited territory designated as
Terrace Gardens No. 3 and setting time for hearing thereon as December 21,
Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1953 - 7
1953, was adqoted as read by the
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth,
Noes: None
following vote:
Saunders, Sullivan,
Vest
Absent: Collins
City Manager relieved of reporting
on mosquito abatement condition at
Municipal Farm. Council Farm Committee
to meet with tenant to develop a plan for
disposal of excess water.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was relieved for any further reporting on mosquito abatement condition
at Municipal Farm, and the Council Farm Committee was directed to meet
with Mr. KleinSmid to develop a plan for the disposal of excess water
at the municipal farm.
Authorization granted to call for
bids to dispose of scrap metals, etc.
accumulated at the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, authorization
was granted to call for bids for the sale of scrap metals and worn out
tires which have accumulated at the Police Department.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$5600.00 to purchase park property.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $5600.00 from City Council Unapplied Appropriations
Account No. 11-025-670, to Capital Outlay l~arks - Acquisition of Land,
Account No. 25-579-5Zl, to provide additional funds for the purchase
of park property on Palm Street between Oak Street and Real Road.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
Council adjQurned.
seconded by Eveleth, the
MAYOR of the ~ity of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK a f the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City Gf
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City H~ll
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. November 23, 1953. :
Present: Carnakis, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest :
Absent: Collins, Croes
Invocation was given by Reverend William Eisenhower of the
Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1953'were read
and approved as read.
Rejection of bids for the improvement
of Parking Lot on 20th Street between
L and M Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders,
~or the improvement of Parking Lot
Streets were rejected as excessive, and the lot was returned
Approval of Chief of Police required
before helicopter landings may be made
in the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, memorandum from
B. V. Grayson, Chief of Police, requesting clarification of intent of
Council relative to helicopter landings in the City, was received and
ordered placed on file, and operators of helicopters will be required to
make request in duplicate to the Chief of Police for permission to make
aandings in the City, such permission not to be considered granted until
duplicate copy of the request has been approved by the Chief Of Police
and returned to the operator.
City Manager instructed to contact
Bakersfield Industrial Sites to work
out agreement relative to connecting
1~' sewer main to outfall sewer at
intersection of Brundage Lane and
Industrial Street.
A request from the Bakersfield Industrial Sites for permission to
connect a l~' sewer main into the outfall sewer running along Brundage
Lane at the intersection of Brundage Lane and Industrial Street was read,
and upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Manager was
instructed to contact the developers of this tract, and work out with
them a proposed form of agreement to be submitted to the Council for
its approval.
seconded by Vest, all bids received
on 20th Street between L and M
to temporary use.
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1953
117
City Manager instructed to obtain
clarification from the Office of
Civil Defense relative to the extent
of the authority of Operational Area
Coordinator.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, action on request
from the Civil Defense Office that the Council appoint Mr. Charles R. Pierce
as Operational Area Coordinator was deferred for one week, and the CiJ~y
Manager was instructed to obtain clarification from the Office of Civil
Defense as to the extent
Coordinator.
Councilman Croes
this time.
of the authority of the Operational Area
took his seat 'in the Council Chamber at
Administrative staff instructed to
secure Chrysler Air Raid Siren to
give demonstration in the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the administrative
staff was instructed to secure a Chrysler Model 20 Air Raid siren for the
purpose of conducting a warning attack demonstration in the City.
Reception of County of Kern resolution
relative to hearing on formation of
Separation of Grade District.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, County of Kern
Resolution advising that the date set for hearing on formation of Separation
of Grade District as December 11, 1953, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communication from
Mr. H. P. Lalor expressing appreciation
of conduct of Police Officers. Chief
of Police commended for training and
supervision received by the Police
Department.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, communication
from H. P. Lalor expressing his sincere appreciation of the fine conduct
of Officers McGlasson and Guerin of the Police Department in handling
traffic at Parochial School on Palm Street was received and ordered
placed on file, and it was ordered that the Chief of Police be commended in
the minutes for the praise received, which is a reflection of the training
and supervision ~ has supplied to the Police Department.
Bakersfield, California, November Z3, 1953 - 3
Reception of communication from
Stone and Youngberg.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, communication from
Stone and Youngberg, investment securities, thanking the members of the
Council and City officials who attended their hospitality room during the
recent League of California Cities convention in San Francisco, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Branch of American
Association of University Women
relative to observance of National
Brotherhood Week.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, communication
from Bakersfield Branch of American ~ssociation of University Women
inviting the Council to become a part of the planning committee which
will seek to observe National Brotherhood Week in the community, was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to inform
State Board of Equalization that
resolution withdrawing College
Heights from the La Cresta Fire
l~rotection District will be filed before
February,' 1954.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was instructed to inform the State Board of Equalization that resolution
withdrawing recently annexed College Heights from the La Cresta Fire
l~rotection District will be filed with the proper authorities before
February, 1954.
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-53
authorizing and approving agreement for the
construction of a 3rd phase traffic signal
at intersection of California Avenue and
Union Avenue and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign the same.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Resolution NO.
66-53 authorizing and approving agreement with the Department of Public
Works of the State of California for the construction and maintenance of
a 3rd phase traffic signal at the intersection of California Avenue and
Union Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same:,
was adopted as ~ead by
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
the following vote:
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1953 - 4
Adoption of Resolution No. 63-53
ascertaining and determining the
prevailing rateJof wages to be
paid in the matter Of "Public
Improvement District No. 703."
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution No.
63-53 ascertaining and determiqing the prevailing rate of wages to be paid
in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 703, was adopted as
read by the following vote: :
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Ado'ption of Resolution No. 64-53
ordering the work in matter of
Public Improvement District No.
703.
Upon a motion by Croes,
ordering the work in the matter of Public
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders,
Noes: None
seconded by Eveleth., Resolution No. 64--53
Improvement District No. 703,
Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Collins
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Street Right of Way Deed from Allen
G. and Sarah M. Davis. (Public Improvement
District No. 703.)
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from Allen G. and Sarah M. Davis
(Public Improvement District No. 703), was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1953 - 5
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Street Right of Way Deed from Darwin W.
and Shirley E. Davis (Public Improvement
District No. 703.)
Upon a motion by Croes, ~seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from Darwin W. and Shirley E.
Davis (Public Improvement District No. 703), was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Suliivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for October,
1953.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, City Treasurer's
Financial report for the month of October, 1953, was received and
orderedplaced on file.
Mayor authorized to ~rect a letter to
the Bakersfield Branch of the ,i~merican
Association of:University Women
approving and endorsing the observance
of National Brotherhood Week in
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was :
authorized to direct a letter to the Bakersfield Branch of the Americaz~
Association of University Women approving and endorsing the honoring
and observance of National Brotherhood 'Week in this community.
Denial of claims presented for alleged
damages resulting from clogged sewer
lines.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, claims presented
by Mrs. Mary Jaynes and Mrs. Marcelle Johnson for alleged damages to
dwellings from clogged sewer lines were denied, and the City Attorney was
instructed to communicate with the Pacific Indemnity Company to learn if
the policy of the City covers this particular type of damage in the event
there should be a showing of negligence.
Approval of Plans for construction
of Planz Park Storm Drain.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, Plans for construction
of Planz Park Storm Drain were approved.
Bakersfield, California, November 23, 1953 - 6
121
Approval of Plans for construction
of Fire Station No. 5.
Upo~ a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Plans for
construction of Fire Station No. 5 were approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 65-53
of proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory and setting a date for
hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 65-53
of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Frampton
Acres No. 5 and setting a date of hearing thereon, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for various requirements.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, authorization was
granted to advertise for the following:
1. Construction of Planz Park Storm Drain
2. Incandescent, fluorescent, mercury and sodium vapor
lamp requirements for calendar year 1954.
3. Liquid petroleum gas requirements for calendar year 1954.
4. Diesel fuel requirements for calendar year 1954.
5. Gasoline requirements for calendar year 1954
Reception of Consent to Taxation
of annexed territory designated as
Terrace Gardens No. 3 for outstanding
bonded indebtedness.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Consent to Taxation of
annexed territory designated as Terrace Gardens No. 3 for outstanding bonded
indebtedness, was received and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, 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.
Bakersfield, California, November P.3, 1953 - 7
One week's extension of time granted
Chason TZucking and Salvage Company
to furnish bond.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, one week's extension
of time was granted Chason Trucking and Salvage Company to furnish bond
required by the City for the operation of the municipal dump.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Council
adjourned.
MA~0~ of the~i2~f Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST: :
' ~x'-~fi~io~'lerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, November 30, 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.November 30, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders,
Absent: Croes
E. Penick of
Invocation was given by Elder W.
Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Sullivan~ Vest
the Berean
Minutes of the regular meeting of November
and approved as read.
1953 were read
Opening bids for cohstruction of
Fire Statiqn No. 5.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
Fire Station No. 5, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Reception of Notice of Hearing
before Senate Interim Committee on
Public Lands.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, Notice of Hearing
before Senate Interim Committee on Public Lands to be held in Sacramento
on December 18, 1953, was received and ordered placed on file.
Letter from Supervisor John Holt
relative to installation of Stop
Sign on County portion of Casa Loma
Drive referred to the Chief of Police.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, letter from Supervisor
John Holt relative to installation of astop sign on the County portion. of
Casa Loma Drive thereby stopping traffic going west, was referred to the
Chief of Police.
City Manager and Director of Public
Works instructed to make the necessary
corrections relative to sewer lines in
Second Ward, as outlined in memorandum
from Frank Sullivan, Councilman.
A communication from Frank Sullivan, Councilman of the Second
Ward, requesting the raising of all sewer man-hole covers on the collecting
lines in Ward Two and those on the Tulare Main Sewer to street or alley grade
level was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the
City Manager and Director of Public Works were instructed to make the
necessary corrections.
124
Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1953 2
Communication from KleinSmid Farms
establishing bare rental rates on
equipment to be used at the Municipal
Farm referred to the Farm Committee.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
from KleinSmid Farms listing bare rental rates on additional equipment:
which will be used at the Municipal Farm was referred to the Council
Farm Committee.
Reception of communication from
KleinSmid Farms relative to sale
of barley hay.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
from KleinSmid Farms advising that the City's share from sale of barley
hay crop on Section 15 amounts to $67.20 was recelved and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of report from City Manager
and City Attorney relative to intent
of Ordinance No. 723 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, report from City
Attorney and City Manager relative to the intent of Ordinance No. 723
New Series was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
proclamation commending Bakersfield
College Renegades for being chosen
to play in Junior Rose Bowl in
Pasadena.
Upon a mo$ion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructedt to prepare a proclamation commending and congratulating
the Bakersfield College Renegades for being chosen to play in the Junior
Rose Bowl at Pasadena, thus bringing honor to the City of Bakersfield.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
proclamation commending Shrine Club
of Kern County for sponsoring the
Potato Bowl Football Game in the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a proclamation to be signed by the members of
the Council, commending the Shrine Club of Kern County for the civic
interest shown by them in sponsoring the annual Potato Bowl f~otball
game in the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1953 - 3
Mayor Manuel Carnakis appointed to
represent the Council at meeting
of committee making plans for city-
wide support to the Renegades.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, Mayor Manuel Carnakis
was appointed to represent the Council at a meeting of a planning committee
to arrange city-wide support program for the Renegades when they go to
Pasadena to play in the Junior Rose Bowl.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Goerge Haberfelde eta1
to property to be used for Fire Station
No. 5.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed From George Haberfelde ~al for property to be used
for Fire Station No. 5, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from George Haberfelde eta1
to property to be used for Fire Station
No. 5.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from George Haberfelde etal for property to be used
for Fire Station No. 5, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
City Attorney authorized to enter into a
stipulation for appointment of Court
Commissioner for sale of Beale Memorial
Library property.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was
authorized to enter into a stiuplation for apppointment of CourtCommissioner
in event the court permits the sale of the Beale Memorial Library property.
Authorization granted to use portion of
funds provided for purchase of land for
fire station in College Heights to purchasej
25 foot lot west of Fire Station No. 2.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, authorization
was granted to use portion of funds porvided under Account 25-412-521, Fire
Bakersfield, California, November SO, 1953 - 4
Department Capital Outlay Acquisition of Land, which was allocated for the
purchase of land for a future fire station in College Heights to purchase
25 foot vacant lot immediately west of and adjacent to Fire Station No.
and the Fire Chief was empowered to negotiate for the purchase of this
property.
Permit granted George J. Lewy to
engage in business of automobile
dealer.
No protests or objections having been received,
by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, a permit was granted George J.
engage
upon a motion
Lewy to
in the business of automobile dealer.
Consent given to appointment of
~r. Charles R. Pierce as Operational
Area Coordinator of Civil Defense in
Kern County.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, letter outlining
his duties as submitted by Mr. Charles R. Pierce was received and ordered
:
placed on file, and in accordance with recommendation from the City Manager,
the Council went on record as having no objection to the appointment of
~r. Charles R. Pierce as Operational Area Coordinator for the Kern County
O erational Area.
Approval of Plans for Standard
Street Improvements and Standard
Sewer and Drainage Structures.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Plans for :
Standard Street Improvements and Standard Sewer and Drainage Structures
were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, 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.
Rejection of petition from Charles
Hall to annex his residential property
to the City,
In accordance with recommendation from ~ty Manager Gunn, upon a
motion by Collins,~seconded by Eveleth, petition from Mr. Charles Hall
to annex Lot I of Tract 1064 to the City of Bakersfield was rejected.
Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1953 - 5
City Manager and Director of Public
Works instructed to proceed with
negotiations with Bakersfield
Industrial Sites to connect sewer
main into outfall sewer running along
Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
and Birector of Public Works were instructed to proceed with negotiations
with Bakersfield Industrial Sites to permit the connecting of a 1~' sewer
main into the outfall sewer running along Brundage Lane at the intersection
of Brundage Lane and Industrial Street, hook-up to comply with the
provisions of existing city ordinances.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
uri'x UL~:I~ an~-~o Ule~i~ oI :he Uouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1953
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, ~eld in the Council Chamber of the City Rall Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. December 7, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by Reverend W. G. Loesal, Pastor of the
Grace Lutheran Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 30, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Larsen and Elliott
for construction of Fire Station No. 5.
Upon a motion by Saunders, 'seconded by Vest, bid of Larsen
and Elliott for construction of Fire Station No. 5 for a total amount
of $44,500.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Ten day's extension of time granted
Dicco, Inc. for improvement of Union
Avenue between Nile and E. 21st Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, ten day's extension
of time was granted Dicco, Inc. to complete the improvement of Union
Avenue between Nile and E. 21st Streets.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
proposed amendments to Traffic :
Ordinance No. 658 New Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, report presented by
the Council Traffic Ordinance Committee was received and ordered place.d
on file, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary
documents as recommended in the report.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention setting date
for public hearing on closing of K
Street, 16th Street and alley between
16th Street and the Santa Fe Railway
tracks.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Planning Commission
report recommending the closing of "~' Street from Truxtun Avenue south to
the north right-of-way line of the Santa Fe Railway Tracks, 16th Street
from "~' Street east to "~' Street, and that portion of the alley between
16th Street and the Santa Fe Railway tracks from "~' Street east to
Street was received, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a
Resolution of Intention setting the date for public hearing on the closing,
using as a guide the Statutes of 1941 as established by the City.
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1953 - Z
Official Copy of Planning Commission report
recommending the closing of portions of
K Street, 16th Street and alley between
16th Street and the Santa Fe Tracks
directed transmitted to the Board of
Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, an official copy
of the Planning Commission report recommending the closing of portions
of K Street, 16th Street and the alley between 16th Street and the Santa Fe
Railway tracks from K Street east to L Street, was directed to be transmitt-
ed to the Board of Supervisors with the request that they comply with
No. 1 and 2 of the report before the date of the public hearing.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance to
Mrs. Mildred Allen to permit a variance
of the yard requirements at 1905 Third
Street.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a zoning resolution granting a variance to permit the conversion
of the ground floor of a garage-apartment building into an additional
apartment unit in variance of the yard requirements for that property
located at 1905 Third Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention to close
alley extending south from Chester Lane
lying in Block 1 of Santa Fe Addition
No. 1 and Block 2 of A. T. & S. F. Tract.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a Resolution of Intention to close alley extending south from
Chester Lane, lying in Block 1 of Santa Fe Addition No. 1 and Block Ii
of A. T. & S. F. Tract, as requested in petition from P. H. Fraysier~
Katie E. Fraysier, George L. Naron and Sadie K. Naron.
Appointment of Raymond G. Taylor as
Member of the Fire Department Civil Service,
and Charles Anspach and Richard Tigner as
Members of the Civil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Raymond G. Taylor
was re-appointed as Member of the Fire Department Civil Service for a six
year term expiring December 31, 1959, and Charles Anspach and Richard Tigner
were re-appointed as Members of the Civil Service Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments, for four year terms expiring December 31, 1957.
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1953 - 3
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, 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.
Adoption of Resolution No. 67-53
providing for the issuance of $950,000
principal amount of "City of Bakersfield 1954
City Nail Bonds" and for the issuance of
said bonds in series, prescribing the amount,
date and form of Series A. bonds, and setting
the date when sealed proposals will be
received by the Council.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
67-53 providing for the issuance of $950,000 principal amount of "City
of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds" and for the issuance of said bonds in
series, prescribing the amount, date and form of Series A bonds, and
setting the date of January 11, 1954 when sealed proposals will be
received by the Council, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Adoption of Resolution No. 68-53
authorizing execution by and on behalf
of City of Bakersfield an Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and the
State Allocation Board under provisions
of Chapter 21, Statutes of 1951 (Second
Extra Session):
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 68-53
authorizing execution by and on behalf of the City of Bakersfield of an
Agreement between the State Allocation Board and the City of Bakersfield
under provisions of Chapter 21, Statutes of 1951 (Second Extra Session),
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Approval and execution of an Agreement
between City of Bakersfield and State
Allocation Board dated February 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, Agreement dated
February 1, 1954 between the City of Bakersfield and State Allocation
Board was approved, and the ~ayor was authorized to execute same on
behalf of the City.
Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1953 - 4
Permission granted Kern County Tuberculosis
and Health Association to play carols
in the downtown area during the Christmas
season.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, permission was granted
the Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association to play carols in the
downtown area during the Christmas season.
Action on acquisition of First Christian
Church property deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Saunders~ s$conded by Eveleth, action on the
acquisition of the First Christian Church property was deferred for one
week.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth~
adjourned.
the Council
M-%YOR of the Cit~ of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 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. ~ecember 14, 1953.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
None
Invocation was given by Reverend Charles R. Prewitt of the
First Methodist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1953 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids for lamp requirements.
This being the time set to open bids for lamp requirements
for calendar year ending December 31, 1954, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
seconded by Vest, the bids were referred
study and report back to the Council.
Opening bids for
requirements.
Upon a motion by Croes,
to the City Manager for
liquid petroleum
for
opened, examined and declared.
Eveleth, the bids were referred
report back to the Council.
This being the time set to open bids for liquid petroleum
requirements for calendar year ending December 31, 1954, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motioa
by Vest, seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to the City Manaiger
for study and report back to the Council.
Opening bids for Gasoline requirements.
This being the time set to open bids for gasoline requirements
calendar year ending December 31, 1954, all bids received were publicly
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by
to the City Manager for study and
Opening bids for Diesel Fuel requirements.
se
This being the time set to open bids for Diel fuel
requirements for calendar year ending December 31, 1954 all bids rec-
eived were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion
by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the bids were referred to the City
Manager for study and report back to the Council~
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1953 - 2
Opening bids for the collection,
transportation and disposal of
rubbish and garbage.
This being the time set to open bids for the collection,
transportation and disposal of rubbish and garbage, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Collins, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and report back to the Council.
Approval of salary increases
effective January 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the following salary
increases were approved effective January l, 1954:
NAME POSITION FROM TO
H. D. Harris Motor Patrolman $339 $356
R. M. Del Re Patrolman 331 348
Wm. Parsons Patrolman 331 348
J. F. Barry Hoseman 331 348
T. A. Summers Hoseman 331 348
W. J. Feliz Equip. Oper. Grade I 296 311
OscarCollins Sweeper Operator 311 327
Reception of communication from Southern
Pacific Company relative to lease of
property on which Federal Housing lYroject
is located.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, communication
from Southern Pacific Company offering to lease property on which the
Federal Housing Project is located to the City for $1.00 per annum, plus
taxes, was received and ordered placed on file, and acceptance of the
was approved, contingent upon the City receiving title to the units.
Communication from the California Water
Service Company relative to installation
of water service in Tract No. 1620 directed
to be sent to the proper authorities.
lease
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, communications from
the California Water Service Company in San Jose, California, relative
to the installation of water service in Tract No. 1620, which were evidently
missent to the Council, were ordered sent to the proper authorities for
handling.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1953 3
Adoption of Resolution of A2lcceptance
of Deed from Kern Valley Distributing
Company for property adjacent to Fire
Station No. 2.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from the Kern V~lley Distributing Company, Inc. for
Lot 23 in Block 93, Bakersfield formerly Kern, which is the property
immediately west of and adjacent to Fire
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnkais, Collins, Crees, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Station No. 2, was adopted as
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deeds from S. W. and Bertha Eberle and
Peter and Dorothy Mattly, property to be
used for park purposes.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Resolutions
of Accgptance of Deeds from S. W. and Bertha Eberle and Peter and
Dorothy Mattly for property in the northeast quarter of Section 35, T.
29 South, Range 27 East, M.D. B. & M., to be used for park purposes,
were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of communication from L. W.
Saunders, Councilman Fifth Ward,
clarifying his stand on industrialization
in Bakersfield.
A communication submitted by L. W. Saunders, as Councilman
for the Fifth Ward, clarifying his stand on industrialization in the City
of Bakersfield, recommending that pending application for connection
to the City's sewerage system be denied and that steps be taken to
disconnect all non-resident connections to the City's sewerage system
within one year was read, and upon a motion by Vest, seconded by
Sullivan, was ordered received and placed on file. Mayor Carnakis
voted in the negative on this motion.
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Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1953 - 4
Rejection of report submitted by the
majority of the committee appointed to
negotiate with Mr. Ralph Smith relative
to trunk line sewer extension through
Section 16.
The majority of the Council committee appointed to neogiiate
with Ralph Smith to provide for trunk line sewer extension through Sec~ion
16 submitted a report requesting that this problem be handled by the
entire Council, and it was moved by Vest, seconded by Collins, that the
Council committee be relieved of its duties and the Council as a whole
vote to accept the $60,000.00 offered to the City by Mr. Smith. Substitute
motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that the report be not
received as the Council committee had not held a meeting and therefore
could not present a report. Substitute motion carried by the following
called vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Saunders, Sullivan
Eveleth, Vest
Noes: Collins,
Absent: None
Council committee appointed to
negotiate with Mr. Ralph Smith
re trunk line sewer extension
through Section 16 discharged and
matter referred to the Council as a
Committee o£ the whole.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the Council
committee appointed to negotiate with Mr. Ralph Smith relative to trunk
line sewer extension through Section 16 was discharged, and the matter was
referred to the Council as a committee of the whole for handling. The
committee was instructed to ascertain and negotiate with the lawful owner
of the tract. This motion was carried unanimously by the following called
Collins,
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Councilman Archa Vest appointed to act
as chairman of the Council Committee
appointed to negotiate re trunk line
sewer extension through Section 16.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Councilman Archa
Vest was appointed to act as chairman of the Council Committee appointed
to negotiate relative
Sect ion 16.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1953 5
to the matter of trunk line sewer extension through
City Manager instructed to negotiate
with the State of California for funds
for the demolition of Beale Memorial
Library.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was instructed to negotiate with the State of California, through its
duly appointed, qualified and acting Director of Finance, with the approval
of the Department of Corrections, for funds for the demolition of the
Beale Memorial Library, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement
on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 69-53
withdrawing a portion of annexed
territory from the La Cresta Fire
Protection District.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
69-53 withdrawing a portion of annexed territory from the La Cresta Fire
Protection District, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sull~an, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 82
granting a variance to permit the
conversion of the ground floor of a
garage apartment building located at
1905 Third Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning
Resolution No. 82 granting variance to Mrs. Mildred Allen to permit the
conversion of the ground floor of a garage apartment building located at
1905 Third Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1953 - 6
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 991
New Series providing for and regulating
the collection, transportation and disposal of
refuse, garbage and rubbish in the City of
Bakersfield, providing penalties for the
violation hereof, and repealing Emergency
Ordinance No. 638 New Series and Ordinance
No. 983 New Series of the City of Bakersfield.
and all other ordinances in conflict herewith..
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Emergency
Ordinance No. 991 New Series providing for and regulating the collection,
transportation and disposal of refuse, garbage and rubbish in the City of
Bakersfield, providing penalties for the violation hereof, and repealing
Emergency Ordinance No. 638 New Series and Ordinance No. 983 New Series
of the City of Bakersfield, and all other ordinances in conflict herewith,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 992 New Series
amending Traffic Ordinance No. 658 New
Series providing for the definition,
designation and responsibility and
duties of the Traffic Authority.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance
No. 992 New Series amending. Traffic Ordinance No. 658 New Series of the
City of Bakersfield, California, and providing for the definition,
designation and responsibilities and duties of the traffic authority,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Authorization granted to use portion
of funds provided under Account No.
25-590-509, Public Works Department
Capital Outlay, Shop Equipment, for
purchase of air operated oil transfer
pump unit.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization was
granted to use funds in amount of $140.00 provided under Account No.
25-590-~09, Public Works Department, Capital Outlay, Shop Equipment, for
the purchase of an Air Operated Oil Transfer Pump.
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1953 - 7
Authorization granted to use portion
of funds provided under Account No. 25-590-
525 Public Works Department, Capital
Outlay, Street Improvements, for expense
incurred in the resurfacing of 26th Street
crossing at "P~ Street.
Upon a motion by Croes,
granted to use
25-590-$25,
for expense
Street.
seconded by Eveleth, authorization was
funds in amount of $1629.07 provided under Account No.
Public Works Department, Capital Outlay, Street Improvements,
incurred in the resurfacing of 26th Street Crossing at "P'
was granted
of Fire Station No.
Raid Sirens.
Authorization granted to transfer funds
from Account No. 25-512-522, Construction
of Fire Station No. 5 to Account No.
11-400-506, Installation of Air Raid Sirens.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, authorization
to transfer $400.00 from Account No. 25-412-522, construction
5 to Account No. 11-400-506, Installation of Air
City Manager instructed to notify
occupants of sub-standard dwellings
in the Sunset-Mayflower area that they
have priority to make application for
admission to Oro Vista Housing 1)roject.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager was instructed to notify occupants of sub-standard dwellings
in the Sunset-Mayflower area that they have priority to make application
for admission to the Oro Vista Housing l~roject, with two duplicate copies
of the letter to be mailed to the Housing Authority of the County of Kern
with request that when application is made, one copy be returned to the
City Manager.
Reverend C. M. Ward voted an
honorary citizen of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes,
voted to make the Reverend C. M. Ward
regardless of where he may reside.
seconded by
an honorary
Collins, the Council
citizen of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1953 --8
Action on approval of Tract 1621
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, action on
approval of Tract 1621 was deferred for one week.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
authorized to
amounts.
adjourned.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
of the City of Bakersfield,
~AYO of the ~y of Bakersfield,Calif.
Ex-Officxo Clerk of the Council California
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 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. December 21, 1953.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Captain Robert Yardley of the Salvation
Army.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 1953 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids for construction of
curbs and gutters - E1 Sereno Drive
between Belle Terrace and Townsley
Avenue (Public Improvement District
No. 703.)
This being the time set to open bids for the construction o:~
curbs and gutters on E1 Sereno Drive between Belle Terrace and Townsley
Avenue (Public Improvement District No. 703), all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and report back to the Council at meeting of December 28, 1953.
Acceptance of bid of Richfield Oil
Corporation to furnish gasoline
requirements for 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, bid of
Richfield Oil Corporation to furnish regular gasoline for .1909 per
gallon and premium grade gasoline for .2229 per gallon for calendar
year 1954, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Golden Bear
Oil Company to furnish Diesel Fuel
requirements for 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by E~eleth, bid of Golden
Bear Oil Company to furnish Diesel fuel requirements for 1954 for
.0924 per gallon was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Petrolane, Ltd. to
furnish liquid petroleum requirements for
1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, bid of Petrolane,
Ltd. to furnish liquid petroleum requirements for 1954 for .0875 per
gallon was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1953 2
Acceptance of bid of Kern Electric
Distributors to furnish lamp
requirements for 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Kern
Electric Distributors to furnish incandescent, fluorescent, mercury and
sodium vapor lamp requirements for 1954 for 32~ discount was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Action on bid for collection,
transportation and disposal
of all refuse in the City deferred
for one week.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, action on
recommendation of City Manager that Council accept bid presented by Joe
B. Nani for the collection, transportation and disposal of refuse in the
City was deferred for one week.
Authorization granted to advance salary
of City Assessor from Step 4 to Step 5
effective February. I, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, authorization
was granted to advance the salary of JJohn Mongold, City Assessor, from
Step 4 to Step 5, effective February l, 1954.
Communication from Bakersfield High School
Executive Board requesting additional
crosswalks for studen pedestrian traffic
at the High School referred to the Chief of
Police for study and report back to the
Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, communication from
Bakersfield High School Executive Board requesting that additional
crosswalks be marked off at various locations around the High School for
student pedestrian traffic, was referred to the Chief of Police for study and
report back to the Council.
Application from A. T. & S. F. Railway
Company requesting renewal of rights
and privileges granted to this company
under Ordinance No. 138 of the City
referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company requesting renewal of the
rights and privileges granted to-this Company under Ordinance No. 318 of the
City was referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation to the
Council.
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1953 - 3
Application from Southern Pacific Company
for permission to maintain, operate and
reconstruct existing yard tracks upon and
across Haley Street referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, seconded by Vest,
application from the Southern Pacific Company for permission to maintain,
operate and reconstruct existing yard tracks upon and across Haley
Street referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation to
the Council in one week.
Reception of communication from Mrs.
R. W. Louden re demolition of Beale
Memorial Clock Tower.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Mrs. R. W. Louden relative to the demolition of the Beale Memorial
Clock Tower was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter of resignation
from Edward M. Easton as Member of
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, resignation
received from Mr. Edward M. Easton as a member of the Planning Commission
was accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to direct a letter
of appreciation to Mr. Easton for services rendered to the City.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$67.00 to Gannon Construction, Inc.
for unused building permit.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $67.00 to Gannon Construction, Inc. for unused
building permit No. B 4185.
Recommendations contained in City
Manager's report relative to request
for boulevard stops at Casa Loma Drive
and South "~' Street adopted, with
copy of report to be sent to secretary
of Wayside P. T. A.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, recommendations
contained in City Manager's report relative to request from Wayside P.T.A.
for 4-way boulevard stops at Casa Loma Drive and South "~' Street
were adopted, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the
report to the secretary of the Wayside P.T.A.
Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1953 4
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
}eport for November, 1953.
Upon a'motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of November, 1953, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Approval of recommendations relative to
agreement with Mr. Ralph Smith for
sewerage facilities for College Heights
Subdivision.
City Manager Gunn read the minutes of a meeting of the Committee
of the Whole of the Bakersfield City Council with Mr. Ralph Smith held
on Thursday, December 17, 1953, for the purpose of discussing agreement
for sewerage facilities for College Heights subdivision, and upon a
motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the minutes were received and
ordered placed on file and the recommendations contained in the minutes
were directed to be followed. Councilman Sullivan voted in the negative
on this motion.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 993 New
Series approving annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Terrace Gardens
No. 3.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance No. 993
New Series approving annexation of uninhabited territory designated as
Terrace Gardens No. 3, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Agr~eement with Southern Pacific Company
for easement for storm drain.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Resolution of
Acceptance of Agreement with Southern Pacific Company for easement for
storm drain 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, December 21, 1953 - .5
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Rebecca and E. J. Haberkern
and Republic Construction Company for
easement for storm drain purposes.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from Rebecca ~nd E. J. Haberkern and Republic
Construction Company for easement for storm drain purposes, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Map of Tract 1621.
Mayor authorized to sign contract
and specifications for street
improvements. Contract for storm
drain in Tract No. 1621 to be
redrawn as recommended by City
Manager.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, it is ordered
that map of Tract No. 1621 be, and the same is hereby approved, that
all the roads, streets, drives, alleys, places and easements shown upon
said map and thereon offered for dedication be, and the same are
hereby accepted for the purposes for which the same are offered for
dedication. Pursuant to the provisions of
Business and Professions Code, the Council
hereby waives the requirement of signature
Section 11587 of the
of the City of Bakersfield
of the following:
Elroy W. Powley, Marie Z. Mason, Margaret E. Craft
and Francis E. Powley, as to an undivided 6/20
interest in oil, gas and other hydro-carbon
substances, lying below 500' from the surface.
Western Gulf Oil Company, a corporation, owner of
lease hold interest below 500' from the surface.
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated. by the sea1 of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized to
sign the contract and specifications for street improvements on behalf
of the City. Contract with McDonald Bros. for storm drain in Tract
No. 1621 was ordered redrawn in accordance with recommendations
submitted by the City Manager.
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Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1953 -6
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, claims
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the ~espective
Acceptance and approval of agreement
with Kern Island Canal Company for discharge
of storm water.
as audited
author iz ed
amounts.
the Kern Island Canal Company to discharge storm water into the canal was
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
accepted and approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same on
behalf of the City.
City Manager authorized to make
offer to the Public Housing Administration
for Housing Projects CAL-4060 and CAL-4986.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was authorized to make an offer of $100.00 per unit to the Public Housing
administration for Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Housing Projects CAL-4060
and CAL-4986.
Reception of proposed schedule for
construction of new City Hall as
submitted by Robert N. Eddy, architect.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, proposed schedule
for construction of new City Hall, as submitted by Robert Eddy, archil~ect,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 70-53
commending the observance of the
of Christmas in the home.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan,
commending the observance of the festival of Christmas
adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders,
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, ?e Council adjourned.
NAYOR of the Cite/of Bakersfield,California
ATTEST:
CITY C f of the Council
festival
Resolution No,, 70-53
in the home, was
Sullivan, Vest
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, agreement with
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 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.
l~resent:
Absent:
M. December 28,
Carnakis, Collins, Crees,
None
Invocation was
1953.
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
given by the Reverend John Bersentes of St.
George Greek Orthodox Church.
Minutes of the meeting of December
approved as read.
21, 1953 were read and
Opening bids for construction of
storm drain and pump station at Plauz
Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
a storm drain and pump station at Planz Park, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Crees, seconded
by Sullivan, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation back to the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 71-53
awarding the contract in the matter
of Public Improvement District No. 703
to Larsen & Rawlings.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 71-53 awarding the contract in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 703 of the City of Bakersfield, pursuant to Resolution of
Intention adopted by the Council on the 2nd day of November, 1953 to
Larsen and Rawlings for a total bid of $1293.60, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Collins, Crees, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent; None
Action on award of rubbish and garbage
contract deferred until February 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, action on award
of rubbish and garbage contract was deferred until meeting of February
1, 1954, to enable the City Manager's office to analyse the bids.
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Bakersfield, California, December 28, 195,3 -2
Fire Chief Pifer or his representative
authorized to attend Civil Defense
conference in Pinedale, California.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, Fire Chief
Pifer, or his representative, was authorized to attend conference to be
held in the office of the Civil Defense Regional Coordinator in Pinedale,
California, on January 6, 1954, and empowered to make tentative neogitations
for the purchase of two air raid sirens to be installed in the business
district.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 994 New
Series approving annexation of
uninhabited territory designated
Frampton Acres No. 5.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No. 994 New
Series approving annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Frampton
Acres No. 5, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Re-appointment of Harry G. Smith
as member of the Board of Trustees
of Kern Mosquito Abatement District.
Upon a motion by Croes, sejconded by Saunders, Mr. Harry G.
Smith wa~ r~vappointed las member of the Board of Trustees of the Kern
Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term expiring January l, 1956.
Action on applications from Southern
Pacific Company and A. T. & S. F.
Railway Company for permission to
construct and maintain certain railroad
tracks in the City deferred for thirty
days.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, action on
applications received from the Southern Pacific Company and Atchison, Topeka,
and Santa Fe Railway Company for permission to construct and maintain certain
railroad tracks within the City of Bakersfield was deferred for thirty days,
in accordance with Section 117 of the Charter.
Bakersfield, California, December 28, 1953 - S
Mayor authorized to execute contract
with McDonald Bros. for construction
of storm drain in Tract No. 1621.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to execute contract with ~cDonald Bros. for the construction of
a storm drain and pump station in Tract No. 1621.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
~ity Auditor authorized to increase
purchase order to Brown-Bevis Company
for sweepers in amount of $313.20.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to increase purchasd order to Brown-Bevis Company for
sweepers in amount of'$313.20, as it is necessary to allow for adjustment
after a physical inventory of parts was made.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the Ci~of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLE~~- ~ o~ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California