HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - JUNE 1954Bakersfield, California, January 4, 1954
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
at eight o'clock P.M. January 4, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Saunders, Croes
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor Glenn Puder of the
First Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December
and approved ~s read.
28, 1953 were read
Acceptance of bid of J. D. Miller and
Glanville Plumbing Company for construction
of Planz Park Storm Drain and Pump Station
subject to completion of agreement. with
McDonald Bros.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, bid of Joe D.
Miller and G1anville Plumbing Company for construction of Planz Park Storm
Drain and Pump Station for a total of $28,233.00 was accepted, all other
bids were'rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign a contr'act on
behalf of the City, subject to the completion of the agreement with
McDonald Bros., and receipt from them of 50% of the installation costs.
Reception of communication from Public
Housing Administration relative to disposal
of Southern Pacific Homes and Santa Fe
Homes Project.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, communication from
Public Housing Administration relative to methods of disposition of
the Southern Pacific Homes Project CAL-4060 and the Santa Fe Homes Project
CAL-4986, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Decision from Public Utilities
Commission in matter of application from
Cook's Stages for authority to increase fares.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Decision No. 49488
in the matter of the Application of Earl C. Cook and Eva M. Cook, doing
business as Cook's Stages, for authority to increase express and auto stage
passenger fare rates was received and ordered placed on file.
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Communication from Dye's Transfer and
Storage referred to City Manager for
study.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest~ communication from
Dye's Transfer and Storage clarifying the bid submitted by them for the
pick-up and disposal of commercial rubbish and garbage, was referred to th~
to be considered in study being made of the rubbish and
City Manager
garbage bids.
Reception of letter from McDonald Bros.
re construction of Planz Park Storm Drain
and Pump Station.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
from McDonald Bros. requesting that the construction of Planz Park Storm
Drain and pump Station be re-advertised
placed on file.
for bid, was received and ordered
Reception of communication from Kern County
Property Owners Association submitting name
for appointment to City Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, communication from the
Kern County Property Owners Association submitting the name of H. W. Niskanen
to be considered when appointment is made to fill vacancy existing on
the Planning Commission, was received and ordered placed on file, and
the name is to be added to the ones already submitted for the appointment.
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.
Failure of motion that City Manager
provide suitable space for records
from Board of Charity Appeals' and
Solicitations.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, that the City Manager
be instructed Go provide suitable space for the files and~ records now
being kept in the office of Mr. Jack Levy, chairman of the Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations. Substitute motion made by Collins,
that duplicate copies of applications for permits be made, with one copy
to be filed in the City Manager's office and one
Mr. Levy's office, failed for lack of a second~
to carry by the following called vote:
Ayes: Sullivan
copy to be filed in
Original motion failed
Noes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Vest
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, the Council
adjourned.
the Cityl/of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITYCL]~ an~'Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 11, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. January ll, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Reverend Henry H. Collins of St.
Paul's Mission.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Approval of Mayor's appointment
of Walter Weichelt as Member of
the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor's
appointment of Mr. Walter Weichelt as a Member of the Planning Commission
to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Edward M. Easton,
term to expire April 17, 1955, was approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1-54
selling City of Bakersfield 1954 City
Hall Bonds Series A.
This being the time set to open bids for the sale of City of
Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds Series A and no bids having been
received, upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
1-54 selling City of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds Series A to
the State Allocation Board of the State of California, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of opinion of bond attorneys
re issuance of City of Bakersfield 1954
City Hall Bonds, Series A.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, preliminary
from bond attorneys that proceedings for the issuance of City of
Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds, Series A show lawful authority
said
was
opinion
issue under the laws of the State of California now
received and ordered placed on file.
for
in force,
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Reception of letter from Bakersfield
Recreation Department certifying that
position of Male Supervisor is occupied
by an Emergency Appointee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, letter from Bakersfield
Recreation Department certifying that the position of Male Supervisor in
the department is occupied by an Emergency Appointee~ was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Suzy's Toyland.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, letter from Suzy's
Toyland expressing appreciation for permission granted them to land
Santa Claus at their store on November 285h, was received and ordered
placed on file.
salary
Approval of salary increases
effective February 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes,
increases were approved effective February 1,
the following
1954:
NAME i~OSiTiON FROM TO
Frank X. Berens Asst. Chief of Police $512 $538
C. ~. Watts Patrolman 331 348
K. A. Bowen Patrolman 331 348
Otto Heckmann Patrolman 331 348
R. G. McPherson Patrolman 331 348
C. F. 'Jones Asst. Fire Chief 488 512
H. J. Hughes Engineer 356 374
Bill Stovall Engineer 356 374
Alton Henry ,Hoseman 331 34~
Roberta Flem Account Clerk 269 28:2
C. B. Rountree Secretary-Steno. 296 311l
Wm. Baca Equip. Operator Gr. II 311 327
A. L. Horsley Mechanic 343 360
Reception of communication from
State of California Department of
Corrections.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, a communication from
the State of California Department of Corrections expressing appreciation
to City Departments for their assistance and cooperation while they were
engaged in the removal of the Beale Memorial Library Building was received
and ordered placed on file.
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Reception of report from State
Controller re Motor Vehicle License
fee apportionment for period June l,
1953 through November 30, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, report from
Robert C. Kirkwood, State Controller, advising that Motor Vehicle License
Fees in the amount of $23,876.85 were apportioned to the City of
Bakersfield for the period June 1, 1953 through November 30, 1953,
based on population figures of 44,483, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Realty Board submitting
name for appointment to the Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication
from Bakersfield Realty Board submitting the name of Gordon F. Simon for
appointment to the Planning Commission, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Request from B. Todd Madigan
that his property at intersection of
Wilson Road and South Chester Avenue
be annexed to the City re~}~red to
the Planning CommissiOn.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, request from B.
Todd Madigan that his property described as Tract 752 C.A.R.M. Lot 70-
Lot 68, at intersection of Wilson Road and South Chester Avenue be
annexed to the City of Bakersfield, was refer~ed to the Planning
Commission for recommendation.
Reception of report from City Attorney
on proposed zoning ordinance. Ordinance
rere£erred to the Planning Commission and
Mr. Mansur for further study.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded ~ Eveleth, report from
City Attorney submitting suggestions for certain changes in the
proposed zoning ordinance was received and ordered placed on file,
and the zoning ordinance was re-referred to the Planning Commission and
Mr. Mansur for study and recommendation. The City Attorney was
instructed to cooperate with the Planning Coramission and Mr. Mansur
in the drafting of a final ordinance, and also to give full cooperation
to representatives of the County who are studying a similar zoning
ordinance.
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City Manager instructed to direct
letter to Dr. W. C. Buss commending
sanitarians for services rendered to
the City.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was instructed to direct a communication to Dr. W. C. Buss of the Kern
County Health Department, commending Sanitarians Homer Harrison, W.
Chapman and V. Basden for the high standard of sanitation service rendered
to the people of the City of Bakersfield during the past year.
City Manager instructed to meet with
Kern County High School District officials
re sharing the cost of installation of
traffic signals on H Street near the school.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Manager
was instructed to meet with Kern County High School District of£icials
relative to the share of the cost they would be willing to bear for the
installation of traffic signals on H Street at California Avenue,
13th and 14th Street intersections, to control student pedestrian traffic,
with report to be made back to the Council.
Approval of revised plan for improvement
of Cit~'s parking lot on north ~lde of 20th
Street between L and M Streets with
authorization granted to advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, revised plan .for
the improvement of City's parking lot on the north side of 20th Street
between L and M Streets was approved, and authorization was granted to
advertise for bids.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for purchase of triple combination
pumping engine.
Upon a motion by Sullivan,seconded by Vest, request from Fire
Chief Pifer for permission to advertise for bids for the purchase of a
triple combination pumping engine was granted.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for annual audit of books and accounts
of the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for annual audit of books and accounts
of the City. Councilman Sullivan voted in the negative on this motion
as he did not feel that the employment of an auditor should be on a bid
basis.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2-54
asking Southern Pacific Company to
give consideration to application from
Kern County Museum Board of Trustees
for gift of narrow gauge railroad.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Council
adopted a Resolution asking the Southern Pacific Company to give consider-
ation to application which has been made to them by the Kern County Museum
for gift of a narrow gauge railroad now operating between Keeler and Laws
in the Owens Valley.
Upon
adjourned.
Adjournment.
a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
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NAYOR of the City b~Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield~ California
Bakersfield, California, January 18, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. Annex
at eight o'clock p.M. January 18~ 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Reverend Tom Miller,
Gospel Tabernacle.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 11,
and approved as read.
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Pastor of Full
1954 were read
Reception of communication submitting
name for park on north side of Palm
Street between Oak Street and Real Road.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, communication
from Sara Sullivan, Emerson School student, submitting the name of
Eissler Park for park on north side of Palm Street between Oak Street and
Real Road was received and ordered placed on f.ile, and the City Clerk
was instructed to notify her that the Planning Commission has submitted
the name of "Oak Par~' to the Council for this property.
Reception of communication from
Mildred L. McKaskle opposing
the closing of K Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, communication from
Mrs. Mildred L. McKaskle opposing the closing of K Street, was received
and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
the necessary documents submitting
proposition of issuance of revenue
bonds for purchase of off-street
parking lots to electors at Special
Election to be consolidated with state
primary election of June 8, 1954.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare necessary documents submitting proposition of
issuance of revenue bonds for purchase of off-street parking lots, as
outlined in communication from City Manager, to electors at Special
Election to be consolidated with state primary election of June 8, 195,t.
Bakersfield, California, January 18, 1954 - 2
City Attorney authorized to engage
the services of bond attorneys to
prepare necessary documents to submit
the proposition of issuance of
revenue bqnds to the electors at
Special Election to be held June 8, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City At~torney
was authorized to engage the services of bond attorneys to prepare
necessary documents to submit the proposition of issuance of revenue
bonds to the electors at Special Election to be consolidated with
state primary election of June 8, 1954.
Action on salaries of Councilmen
deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, action on
recommendation of City Manager that salaries of councilmen be increased
to two hundred fifty dollars a month was deferred for one week.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$24.00 to Bakersfield Brake and Clutch
for unused Building Permit.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrant for refund of $24.00 to Bakersfield
Brake and Clutch for unused building permit No. B 2948.
Reception of communication from Walter
Weichelt thanking the Council for his
recent appointment as member of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eyeleth, communication from
Walter Weichelt thanking the Council for his recent appointment as member
of the Planning Commission was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Masonic Lodges requesting that Grand
Lodge be invited to perform the ceremony
of laying the cornerstone of the new
City Hall.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, communication
signed by the Worshipful Masters of the six Masonic Lodges of this community
requesting that the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, State of
California, be invited to perform the ceremony of the laying. of the
cornerstone of the new City Hall, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
United States Conference of Mayors
urging the City to become a member
of the organization.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Sullivan, communication from
the President of the United States Conference of Mayors inviting the City
of Bakersfield to become a member of the organization, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for December, 1953.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, City Treasurer,s
Financial Report for December~ 1953, was received and ordered placed on file.
Report from Fire Chief Pifer on
purchase of Air Raid Sirens referred
to the Clty Manager for study and report
back to the Council on January 25, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, report from Fire
Chief Pifer on negotiation with Office of State Civil Defense for purchase
on matching fund basis of two large gasoline motor driven air raid sirens,
was referred to the City Manager for study and report back to the Council
at meeting of January 25, 1954.
Report from City Attorney on
enforcement of traffic laws by the
City on River Boulevard and Columbus
Street referred to the City Manager for
study and report back to the Council in
two weeks.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, report from City
Attorney relative to traffic laws enforcement by the City on River
Boulevard and Columbus Street was referred to the City Manager for study
and report back to the Council in two weeks.
Date of hearing set on application
from Sill Properties, Inc. for change
in distrlct boundaries of that property
located on the northwest and southeast
corners of Niles Street and Alta Vista
Drive.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission recommending the denial of an application from Sill Properties,
Inc. requesting the changing of the district boundaries from an R-2 (Two
Family Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District of that
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certain property on the northwest and southeast corners of Niles Street
and Alta Vista Drive from an R-2 (Two Family Residential) District to
a C-1 (Retail Business) District. was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan,
seconded by Croes, date of hearing on the matter was fixed for eight
o'clock P. N. Monday, February 8, 1954, in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall Annex.
Action on application of Dr. Hall
Ramirez for variance of Zoning
ordinance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a doctor's
offic.e on the south side of 19th Street
between A and Cedar Streets, deferred
for one week.
A certificate of findings of fact from the Planning Commission
recommending the denial of an application from Dr. Hall Ramirez for variance
of zoning to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of a
doctor's office on the south side of 19th Street between A and Cedar
Streets was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, action
on the matter was deferred for one week.
Reception of Planning Commission
recommendation on application of
Sill Properties, I c. for change in
district boundarie~ of.that certain
property on the northwest and southeast
corners of Niles Street and Alta Vista Drive.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Planning Commission
recommendation on application of Sill Properties, Inc. requesting the
changing of the district boundaries from an R-2 (Two Family Residential)
~strict to a C-1 (Retail Business) District, of that certain property
located on the northwest and southeast corners of Niles Street and
Alta Vista Drive, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance
to Ada.L. Wanamaker to permit the
construction of a duplex in variance of
the building site area requirements
on that property designated as 1516
Alta Vista Drive.
A certificate of findings of fact from the Planning Commission
recommending the granting of a variance to Ada L. Wanamaker to permit
he construction of a duplex in variance of the building site area
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requirements on that property designated as 1516 Alta Vista Drive was
read, and upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the Planning
Commission recommendation was accepted, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting the variance.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting Use Permit
to California Water Service Company to
permit the construction of an additional
tank and pump house on their property
located on the east side of River Boulevard
in the College Heights Tract.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending the granting of a Ume Permit to the California Water Service
Company to permit the construction of an additional tank and l~mp house
on their property located on the east side of River Boulevard in the
College Heights Tract was read, and upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by
Saunders, the Planning Commission recommendation was accepted, and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting the Use
Permit.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution denying Use Permit to
JJ. B. Kent to permit the operation of a
wrecking yard in conjunction with an
existing service on that property located
on the southeast corner of Brundage Lane
and Vernal Place.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending the denial of a Use Permit to J. B. Kent to permit the
operation of a wrecking yard in conjunction with an existing service on
that property located on the southeast corner of Brundage Lane and Vernal
Place was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the Planning
Commission recommendation was accepted, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare zoning resolution denying the Use Permit.
Acceptance of recommendation of Planning
Commission that name of "Oak Par~' be
given to property on north side of Palm
Street between Oak Street and Real Road.
It was moved by Croes, seconded by Vest, that recommendation of
Planning Commission to give name of "Oak Park" to property on north side
of Palm Street between Oak Street and Real Road be accepted. Substitute
motion made by Collins, seconded by Vest, that action on the matter be
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deferred for one week failed
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Collins voting
to carry by the
Carnakis, Collins, Vest
Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
None
Original motion was voted upon and carried,
in the negative.
following called vote:
with Councilman
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.
Approval of Street Lighting Master
Plan submitted by Pacific Gas and
Electric Company covering Tracts
1620, 1621 and College Heights
Subdivision.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Street Lighting
Master Plan as submitted by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company covering
Tracts Nos. 1620 and 1621, and College Heights Subdivision, was approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjjourned.
MAYOR of thrifty of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CX a - lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, January 25, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the Citf Hall Annex
at eight o'clock p.M. January 25, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins Croes, Eveleth Saunders Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None ' , ,
Invocation was given by the Reverend H. A. Green of the New
Zion Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of JJanuary 18, 1954 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids for improvement of parking
lot on 20th Street between L and M Streets.
This being the time set to open bids for the improvement
of parking lot on 20th Street between L and M Streets, all bids received
were publlcly opened, examined and declared. The bids were referred to
the Director of l~ublic Works for study and recommendation so that award
could be made at this meeting.
Decision on hearing before the Public
Utilities Commission of investigation
to establish a list of grade crossings
of railroads and city and county highways
urgently in need of improved protection
and to determine the nature of needed
protection at such crossings, referred
to the Director of Public Works for study and
recommendation back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Decision on
hearings before the Public Utilities Commission of investigation to establish
a list of grade Crossings of railroads and city and County highways u~gently
in need of improved protection and to determine the nature of needed
improved protection at such crossings, was received and referred to the
Director of Public Works for his study and recommendation back to the Council.
City Manager's report on Air Raid
Sirens tabled for two weeks and
Civil Defense Coordinator Pierce
requested to outline plans for defense
of City to Council.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, City Manager's
report on Air Raid Sirens was tabled for two weeks and Mr. Charles Pierce,
Coordinator of Civil Defense in the City, was requested to appear before the
Council at that time and outline program which has been set up for the
protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an air raid.
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Bakersfield, California, January 2~, 1954 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc. for
improvement of parking lot on 20th Street
between L and M Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, bid of Dicco,
Inc. for the improvement of parking lot on 20th Street between L and M
Streets, for a total of $5687.50 was accepted, all other bids were
rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract on behalf
of the City.
Reception of communication from Morris
E. Harrison proposing construction of
underground parking below City Hall Building.
Upon a motion by Croes, sec6nded by Eveleth, communication from
Morris E. Harrison, proposing the construction of one level of underground
parking below the new City Hall, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Manager's report re
traffic enforcement on River Blvd. and
Columbus Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Manager's
report relative to the enforcement of traffic by City officers on River
Boulevard and on Columbus Street, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 4-54
appointing the Chief of Police as
Traffic Authority.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No.
4-54 appointing the Chief of Police as the Traffic Authority of the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
necessary ordinance to place the
proposition of increase in Councilmen's
salaries on ballot at primary election
of June 8, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance to place the
proposition of in6reasing the Councilmen's salaries to $200.00 per month
on the ballot at primary election of June 8, 1954.
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Approval of Plan for repairs to Primary
Digester at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1
and authorization granted to advertise for
bids.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Plan for repairs
to Primary Digester at Sewage Treatment Plant No. I was approved, and
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for same.
Action on application of Dr. Hall
Ramirez for variance of an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Residential) District to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a doctor's office on property located on
south si~e Of 19th Street between "A"
and Cedar Streets deferred indefinitely.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, action on
application of Dr. Hall Ramirez for variance of an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Residential) District to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a doctor's office on property located on south side of
19th Street between "A" and Cedar Streets, was deferred indefinitely.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 83
granting a variance to Ada L. Wanamaker
to permit the construction of a duplex
in variance of the building site area
requirements on that property designated
as 1516 Alta Vista Drive.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 83 granting a variance to Ada L. Wanamaker to permit the construction
of a duplex in variance of the building site area requirements on that
property designated as 1516 Alta Vista Drive, 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. 84
granting Use Permit to California Water
Service Company to construct, operate and
maintain a steel pump house and storage tank
located on the east side of River Blvd.
between Panorama Drive and Acacia Avenue.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 84 granting Use Permit to California Water Service Company to construct,,
operate and maintain a steel pump house and storage tank located on the
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east side of River Blvd. between Panorama Drive
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
and Acacia Avenue, was
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 85
denying Use Permit to J. B. Kent to permit
the operation of a wrecking yard in conjunction
with an existing service station on that
property located on the southeast corner of
Brundage Lane and Vernal Place.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Zoning Resolution
No. 85 denying Use Permit to J. B. Kent to permit the operation of a
wrecking yard in conjunction with an existing service station on that
property located on the southeast corner of Brundage Lane and Vernal Place
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Action on Resolution of proposed annexation
of uninhabited territory designated as
Planz Park No. 2 deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, action on
Resolution of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as
Planz Park No. 2 was deferred for one week.
Action on Ordinance amending Subdivi~on A.
of Sections 4402 and 4403 and adding a new~
Section to Ordinance No. 967 N.S. deferred
for two weeks, with copies to be sent to
all Councilmen, the Board of Appeals and
the Builders' Exchange for study.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, action on
ordinance to amend Subdivision A of Sections 4402 and 4403 and adding a
new section to be numbered 4408 to Ordinance No. 967 New Series was
deferred for two weeks, with copies of the proposed ordinance to be sent
to all Councilmen, the Board of Appeals and the Builders' Ex&hange for
study.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution No. 5-54 authorizing
Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreement
with Pacific Gas & Electric Company covering
Pole Contacts to maintain a service riser pipe
and metering equipment on pole at west Side of
Myrtle Street and south side of the Truxtun Avenue -
17th Street alley.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No.
5-54 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreement with
the Pacific Gas & Electric Company covering Pole Contacts to maintain a
service riser pipe and metering equipment on pole at west side of Myrtle
Street and south side of the Truxtun Avenue - 17th Street alley, 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 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.
Approval of Agreement with Bakersfield
Industrial Sites to furnish sewerage Service
and Mayor authorized to sign contract
when Signature of Brea Chemicals, Inc.
has been affixed thereto.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Agreement with
Bakersfield Industrial Sites for the furnishing of sewerage service was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the
City when the signature of the Brea Chemicals, Inc. has been affixed
thereto. Councilman Saunders voted in the negative on this motion.
Approval of ChangeOrder No. 1 to
,Joe D. ,Miller ~nd Glanville Plumbing
Company for additional work on
Planz Park Storm Drain.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Change Order
No. 1 in amount of $1583.75, to Joe D. Miller and Glanville Plumbing Company
for additional work on Planz Park Storm Drain, was approved.
Approval of Service Agreement with State
Division of Highways for raising of four
sewer manholes and four survey monument
handholes on 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Service Agreement
Bakersfield, California, January 25, 1954 - 6
with the State Division of Highways for the raising of four sewer manholes
and four survey monument handholes in connection with the resur£acing of
24th Street was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement
on behalf of the City.
Matter of award of contract for rubbish
and garbage collection which was deferred
until February 1, 1954 to allow time for further
an~lysis,ltaken o~f table for discussion at
this meeting.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the matter of
award of contract for collection of rubbish and garbage which was deferred
until February l, 1954 to allow time for further analysis, was taken
table for discussion at this meeting. ~ayor Carnakis voted
negative on this
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Acceptance of bid of JJoe B. Nani for
collection of commercial garbage, and
balance of collections to be handled
by City forces.
time report of City Manager relative to Refuse Collections
accordance with recommendation contained in the report,
Sullivan~ seconded by Collins, bid of Joe B. Nani, to
make commercial garbage collections for $1100.00 per month was accepted,
all other bids w~re rejected, and the balance of the collection work to
be handled by City forces as is being done at the present time. Mayor
Carnakis voted in the negative on this motion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, ~alifornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
at eight o'clock
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: None
M. February 1,
Collins, Croes,
1954.
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Invocation was given by the Reverend R. Kronberg, Pastor of
the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of communication from League of
California Cities re Federal Taxation of
Municipal Bonds, and City Manager instructed
to send out telegrams and letters opposing
the taxation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, communication from the
League of California Cities relative to Federal taxation of Municipal bonds
was received and ordered placed on file, and the City Manager was instructed
to send telegrams to the House Committee on Ways and Means, California
Congressmen James B. Utt and Cecil R. King, and Congressman Harlen Hagel~,
opposing the taxation, and follow up the wires with letters summarizing
the reasons why such legislation would be especially harmful to municipal
governments.
Request from Charles O. Hall for relocation
of an alley, annexation of and rezoning of
his property, referred to the City Attorney,
the Kern County Boundary Commission, and the
Planning Coramission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, request from
Mr. Charles O. Hall for the relocation of the alley lying between Wible
Road and Olive Street, running north from the north line of Pamela Drive,
for the annexation of his property in Lot 27, Tract 815 C.A.R.M, and the
rezoning from an R-1 to a C-1 Zone of his property described as Lot I of
Tract No. 1549, was referred to the City Attorney, the Kern County Boundary
Commission, and the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
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Reception of communication from Conron,
t$~ard and James, attorneys, re Tract No.
1472 - Westchester Flood Control Problems.
It was moved by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, that com~?unication
received from Conron, Heard and James, attorneys, relative to flood
control problems in Tract No. 1472, Westchester, be referred to the City
Manager for study and report back to the Council.
Substitute motion made
by Saunders, seconded by Croes, that the communication be received
and placed on file, carried unanimously.
City Auditor authorized to refund
sales tax paid erroneously by Mongersoh's
Electrical Machine Works.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to refund $742.12 to Mongerson's Electrical
Machine Works for sales tax paid in error.
Subject of garbage disposal referred
to Governmental Efficiency Standing
Committee to hold a public hearing
within two weeks.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the subject
of garbage disposal was referred to the standing committee on Governmental
Efficiency to hold a public hearing within two weeks, .and the City
Clerk was instructed to provide the said Committee, if requested, with
such services as are specified in Section 40~ of the Charter.
City Attorney instructed to make study
and report to the Council on application
from Vetera~us of Foreign Wars for exemption
from license and sales tax on door to door
selling.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City
Attorney was instructed to study and report back to the Council on
application from Veterans of Foreign Wars for exemption from license
and sales tax on door to door selling.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 995 New
Series providing for and regulating
vacations, sick leave, military leaves
and other leaves of absence for officers
and employees of the City of Bakersfield,
and repealing certain ordinances.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, Ordinance No. 99,5
New Series providing for and regulating vacations, sick leave, military
Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1954 - 3
leaves, and other leaves of absence for officers and employees of the City
of Bakersfield, and repealing ordinances Nos. 595 N.S., 617 N.S., 687 N.S.,
691N. S., 902 N.S., and 926 N.S., was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 6-54
naming "Oak Park."
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 6-54
naming property located on the north side of Palm Street between Oak
Street and Real Road as "Oak Park", was adopted as read by the foliowing
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Collins
Absent: None
Petition for annexation of property
designated as Planz Park No. 2 referred
to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, petition for
annexation of property designated as Planz Park No. 2 was referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance granting permission to Southern
Pacific Company to maintain, operate and
reconstruct existing yard tracks upon and
across Haley Street in City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, application from
Southern Pacific Company for permission to maintain, operate and reconstruct
existing yard tracks upon and across Haley Street in the City of Bakersfield
was approved, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare ordinance
granting the franchise.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance granting permission to A. T. & S.
F. Railway Company to construct, maintain
and operate a standard gauge railroad tracks
across "~, Street in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, petition from A. T. &
F. S. Railway Company for permission to construct, maintain and operate a
standard gauge railroad track across "N" Street was approved, and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare ordinance granting the franchise.
Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1954 4
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts..
Mayor authorized to sign Agreement
with Ralph Smith for sewage transportation
and treatment from College Heights subdivision.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, Agreement with
Ralph Smith for transportation of sewage from College Heights subdivision
to City's main line and sewage treatment plant was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Mayor authorized to sign contract with
Joe B. Nani and Fred D. Sala, for
collection, transportation and disposal
of garbage from commercial establishments
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was
authorized to sign contract with Joe B. Nani and Fred D. Sala, dba ·
Dye's Transfer and Storage Company, for collection, transportation and
disposal of garbage from commercial establishments in the City of
Bakersfield.
City Manager instructed to prepare a
contigent type of agreement for the
purchase of the. First Christian Church property
on 16th Street between Eye and H Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the City Manager
was instructed to prepare a contingent type of agreement covering the
purchase of the First Christian Church property located on 16th Street
between H and Eye Streets, for a sum not to exceed $115,000, including
commissions and costs.
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-54
urging the establishment of a
specialized training center for
the Air Force Reserve in or near the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution No. 7-54
urging the establishment of a specialized training center for the Air
Force Reserve in or near the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by
Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1954
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon
adjourned.
Croes, Eveleth,
Adjournment.
a motion by Croes,
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
seconded by Collins,
the Council
the C.~ty of Bakersfield,Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. February 8, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Arthur Flaming, Pastor
of the Mennonite Brotherhood Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Council dispenses with Public Hearing
on subject of garbage disposal which
had been scheduled for February ll, 1954.
It was moved by Vest, seconded by Collins, that the Government
Efficiency Committee dispense with holding a public hearing on the
subject of garbage disposal which had been scheduled for Thursday,
February ll, 1954, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall Annex. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Vest
Noes: Croes, Saunders~ Sullivan
Absent: None
Opening bids to furnish Triple
Combination Pumper and Hose Truck.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish a Triple
Combination Pumper and Hose Truck, 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
back to the Council in one week.
Councilman Collins left the Council Meeting at this time.
Opening bids £or repairs to Primary
Digester Tank at Sewage Treatment
Plant No. 1.
This being the time set to open bids for repairs to the prima~y
Digester Tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1, 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 ~ecommendation back to the Council in one week.
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution denying application from Sill
l~roperties, Inc, to change district boundaries
of N. W. Corner and S. E. Corner of Alta Vista
Drive and Niles Street from an R-2 (Two Family
Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business)
District.
This being the time set for hearing on application of Sill
Properties, Inc. to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New series by changing
the District boundaries of that certain property consisting of the N. W.
Corner and the S. E. Corner of Alta Vista Drive and Niles Street from an R-2
(Two Family Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District, all
interested persons present were given an opportunity to be hard. After
having considered the arguments for and against the application, together
with written protest filed with the City Clerk, upon a motion by Sullivan,
seconded by Vest, the findings of the Planning Commission were approved,
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution denying the
application for rezoning.
Approval of salary increases
effective March 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth,
salary increases were approved, effective March 1, 1954:
the following
NAME POSITION FROM TO
Ray R. Blair Patrolman $331 $3,i8
C. B. Fry Pmtrolman 331 348
A. Pelletieri Patrolman 331 348
M. L. Anderson Roseman 331 348
J. S. McDaniels Roseman 331 348
C. E. Reynolds Roseman 331 348
Leroy Washington Roseman 331 348
Earl R. Gunning Mechanic 360 378
R; S. Schroeder Equipment Operator Grade I 282 29~
R. J. Blagg S.S. Laborer 282 296
E. L. Aldrich Chief Mechanic 460 483
J. R. Morris Mechanic Working Foreman 360 378
Floyd Morrison Mechanic 378 397
Reception of letter from ~kersfield
Californian relative to "star chamber"
meetings of public agencies.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, letter from
Bakersfield Californian relative to legislation enacted intended to
eliminate "star chamber" meetings of public agencies, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1954 - 3
Reception of communications from Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, copies of two
letters sent out by Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations denying
applications for permission to solicit funds, were received and ordered
placed on file.
leception of communication from Planz
Park Civic Group.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croe~, communication from
Planz Park Civic Group thanking the Council for courtesies shown them
during th~ past year, was received and ordered placed on file.
Denial of petition from Hill Seed Farms
requesting reduction of personal property
tax levied on seed potatoes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, petition from
Hill Seed Farms for reduction of personal property assessment levied on
seed potatoes in storage, was denied.
City Auditor authorized to refund
overpayment of business license fee
to Wm. Meyst, Jr.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $10.00 to Wm. Meyst, Jr. for overpayment of
business license fees.
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-54
providing for the issuance and sale of
$150,000 principal amount of "City of
Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds,
Series B."
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
8-~4 providing for the issuance and sale-of $150,000 Principal AmOunt of
"City of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds, Series ~', was adopted as'
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
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Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1954 - 4
Adoption of Ordinance No. 996 New Series
granting to the Southern Pacific Company,
a corporation, its successors and assigns, a
permit to maintain, operate and reconstruct
existing yard tracks upon and across Haley
Street, in the City of Bakersfield, County of
Kern, State of California.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance No.
New Series granting to the Southern Pacific Company, a corporation, its
successors and assigns, a permit to maintain, operate and reconstruct
existing yard tracks upon and across Haley Street, in the City of
Bakersfield, County o~ Kern, State of California, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
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Absent: Collins
Adoption of Ordinance No. 997 New Series
granting the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway Company, a corporation, its
successors and assigns, for the term or
period ending. January 3, 1975, the franchise,
right, permission and privilege to maintain
and operate an existing Slur track of Standard
gauge railroad together with the necessary
curves, switches, crossovers and appurtenances
for the convenient use thereof, upon and across
"~' Street, in the City of Bakersfield, County
of Kern, State of California.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance No. 997
New Series granting to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company,
a corporation, its successors and assigns, for the term or period ending
JJanuiry 3, 1975, the franchise, right, permission and privilege to maintain
and operate an existing Spur Track of Standard gauge railroad together with
the necessary curves, switches, ~ssovers and appurtenances for the
convenient use thereof, upon and across ,,~, Street, in the City of
Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of California, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
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Mayor a~thorized to sign Contract
Change Order No. I to Dicco, Inc.
for relocation of existing metering
system on parking lot at 20th Street
between L and M Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Change Order No.
I to Dicco, Inc. covering the relocation of existing metering system
for supply to parking lot on 20th Street between L and M Streets, was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
City Manager authorized ~ advertise
for Gutter Broom Fibre and Wire.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager
was authorized to advertise for 7200# ~almyra Gutter Broom Fibre and
#1400 Gutter Broom Wire.
Request from Randolph's Wholesale
goods for encroachment permit granted.
Upon a motion by Ev.eleth, seconded by Saunders, Application
from Irvin F. Randolph, dba Randolph's Wholesale Foods for permit
covering encroachment at 1517 Eye Street, was granted.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance
to Rev. John G. Bersentes to permit
the conversion of a garage into a single
apartment in variance of side yard and
rear yard set back requirements, at
2020 Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, recommendation
of the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Zoning Resolution granting variance to the Rev.
John G. Bersentes to permit the conversion of a garage into a single
apartment in variance of side yard and rear yard set back requirements,
at 2020 Truxtun Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution denying variance to
John Ewing of an Interim R-1 District
to permit the conversion of an existing
dwelling into a doctor's office at
720 So. Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, recommendation'
of the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Zoning Resolution denying variance to John Ewing
of an Interim R-1 District to permit the conversion of an existing
dwelling into a doctor's office at 720 So. Chester Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1954 - 6
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting Use Permit
to Bakersfield City School District
to permit the construction and operation
of McKinley Elementary School on that
property south of Fourth Street and
West of Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, s~j~onded by Saunders, recommendation
of the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Zoning Resolution granting Use Permit to Bakersfield
City School District to permit the construction and operation of McKinley
Elementary School on that property south of Fourth Street and West of
Kern Island Canal.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of annexation of uninhabited
territory' designated as Planz Park No. 2
and setting dat~ of hearing thereon.
A communication from the Planning Commission recommending the
approval of the petition for annexation of property designated as Planz
Park No. 2 was read, and upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the Resolution to annex the
territory and set the date of hearing thereon.
Communication from Planning Commission
approving relocation of alley as requested
by Charles O. Hall providing certain
conditions are complied with, referred to
the City Attorney for study and recoramendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, a communication
from the Planning Commission approving request from Mr. Charles O. Hall for
relocation of an alley lying between Wible Road and Olive Street, running
North from the north line of Pamela Drive, provided certain conditions are
complied with, was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth,
the matter was referred to the City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Communication from Planning Commission
approving the request from Charles O. Hall
for annexation of his property to the City
referred to the City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Planning Commission approving the annexation of property of
Charles O. Hall to the City of Bakersfield under certain conditions, was read,
Bakersfield, California, February 8, 1954 - 7
and the matter was referred to the City Attorney to work out the details
with Mr. Hall.
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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Council
adjourned.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall[
Annex at eight o'clock P.M.
Present: Carnakis, Collins,
Absent: None
February 15, 1954.
Croes, Eveleth, Saunders,
Sullivan, Vest
Pastor of the
Invocation was given by Dr. Burton C. Barrett,
First Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of~February 8, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Seagrave Corporation
to furnish Triple Combination Pumper and
Hose Truck.
In accordance with recommendation of the City Manager, upon a
motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, bid of Seagrave Corporation to
furnish Triple Combination Pumper and Hose Truck for a total of $23,762.74
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Howard H. Hays
for repairs to l~rimary Digester Tank -
Sewage Treatment Plant No. 1/.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Howard H.
Hays covering repairs to Primary Digester Tank at Sewage Treatment Plant No.
1 for a total bid of $10,582.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract with Mr. Hays.
City Manager, City Attorney and City
Engineer instructed to prepare ordinance
to amend Ordinance No. 337 New Series.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, a communication from
the 1)acific Telephone and Telegraph Company regarding the possible revision
of Ordinance No. 337 New Series was received and ordered placed on file,
and the City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to
prepare an ordinance for consideration of the Council, which would
revise certain sections of Ordinance No. 337 New Series.
Reception of communication from James
B. Utt, Congressman, relative to the
taxaing of municipal revenue bonds.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, communication from
James B. Utt, Congressman of 28th District, California, advising that
the Ways and Means Committee is planning to reconsider its former action
concerning the taxing of municipal revenue bonds, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1954 - 2
City Attorney instructed to prepare
an ordinance for consideration of the
Council, to establish minimum standards
for trailer courts construction. and
operation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare, for consideration of the Council,
an ordinance which would establish minimum standards for trailer
court construction and operation.
Adoptio~ of Resolution No. 9-54 approving
Memorandum of Agreement with State Division
of Highways for accumulation of Gas Tax
allocation for Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 9.-54
approving Memorandum of Agreement with the State of California Division
of Highways for accumulation of Gas Tax allocation for Major City
Streets and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same on behalf
of the City, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Encroachment Permit granted Mercy
Hospital for installation of. Fuel Oil
Tanks in sidewalk space.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, Encroachment
Permit No. 23 was granted to Mercy Hospital for the installation of Fuel
Oil Tanks in sidewalk space on the north side of 16th Street between "~,
and "C" Streets.
City Manager and City Attorney instructed
to communicate with Public Utilities
Commission relative to application from
Bakersfield Transit Company for authority
to increase rates.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Manager and
City Attorney were instructed to ~ommunicate with the Public Utilities
Commission calling attention to bulleltin issued by the League of
C lifornia Cities on the subject of Consumer's Counsel and the Public
Utilities Commission, and request that provision be made for represen-
tation of the City's interest by the staff attorney to the Commission
at hearing in the matter of the application of Bakersfield Transit
Company requesting authority for an increase in fares.
Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1954 3
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for January, 1954.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins,
Financial Report for the month of January, 1954,
placed on file.
the City Treasurer's
was received and or~dered
Approval of Plans for construction of
City Hall. Architect authorized to
advertise for bids to be opened March 15,
1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, plans for the:
construction of the City Hall were approved, and the Architect was
authorized to advertise for bids to be opened at the meeting of March 15,
1954, which will be adjourned until March 16, 1954, at which time award
of the bids will be made.
Chief of Police authorized to replace
benches which had been removed from
19th Street and Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Chief of
Police was instructed to replace the benches which had been removed from
19th Street and Chester Avenue, and also to place benches, at no cosl to
the City, wherever he deems it necessary.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 89
denying application from Sill Properties,
Inc. to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 501
New Series by changing the district
boundaries of the N. W. and S. E. corners
of Alta Vista Drive and Niles Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Zoning Resolution No.
89 denying petition of Sill Properties, Inc. to amend Zoning Ordinance No.
501 New Series by changing the District boundaries of the N. W. and S. E.
corners of Alta Vista Drive and Niles Street, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnkis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
124
Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1954 - 4
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 86
granting variance to the Rev. John George
Bersentes to permit the conversion of
a garage located at 2020 Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes,
86 granting a variance to the Rev.
conversion of a garage located at
read by the following vote:
seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution No.
John George Bersentes to permit the
2020 Truxtun Avenue, was adopted as
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 87
denying variance to John A. Ewing to
permit conversion of existing dwelling
into a Doctor's office at 720 South
Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Zoning Resolution
No. 87 denying variance to John A. Ewing to permit conversion of existing
dwelling into a doctor's office at 720 South Chester Avenue, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption.of Zoning Resolution No. 88
granting Use Permit to Bakersfield City
School District to permit the construction
and operation of a school to be located south
of Fourth Street and west of Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution
No. 88 granting Use Permit to Bakersfield City School District to permit the
construction and operation of a school to be located south of Fourth Street
and west of Kern Island Canal, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 11-54
of proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Planz Park No. 2
and setting date of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution No.
11-54 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Planz
Park No. 2 and setting time of hearing thereon as March 22, 1954, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from C. D. Brown and Ila F.
Brown for portion of Block 208, City
of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from C. D. Brown and Ila F. Brown for the east 40
feet of the west 62 feet of Lot 6, Block 208, City of Bakersfield, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
the form of the propositions for the
consideration of the Council for
Charter amendments to be placed on
ballot at primary election of June 8,
1954.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the form of the propositions for the
coj~sideration of the Council, to amend Sections'43a, Section 45,
Section (216)9 and Section (224)4 of the Charter, to be submitted to the
electors at primary election of June 8, 1954.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowe;d, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City .Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1954 - 6
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
to purchase underlying lease on building
on parking lot at 20th Street between L and
M Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $2750.00 from the City Manager's Contingency
Fund to the General Fund and issue warrant in
underlying lease covering building on parking
L and M Streets.
that amount to purchase
lot at 20th Street between
City Nanager authorized to instruct
Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments to advertise examination for
position of City Auditor.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Manager
was authorized to instruct the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments to advertise examination to be held for position of City Auditor.
City Manager authorized to enter into
agreement with Arthur Anderson & Co.
for performance of certain services
necessary to review and improve present
accounting procedures.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was authorized to enter into an agreement with Arthur Anderson and
Company for the performance of services necessary to review and
improve present accounting procedures.
Adjournment.
Upon ~mo~'~on by Croes,
adjourned and set the date of
seconded by Saunders, the Council
the next Council meeting as February 23, 1954.
~AYOl~'of the~ of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
187
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1954
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at
Present:
Absent:
eight o'clock P.M. February 18, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders,
Vest
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
998 New Series prohibiting the
establishment, operation, or
maintenance of auto and trailer parks
within the limits of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan,
No. 998 ~ew Series prohibiting the establishment,
Sullivan
Emergency Ordinance
operation or
maintenance of auto and trailer parks within the limits of the City
of Bakersfield, California, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
the Council
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by.Collins,
adjourned.
~y of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. February 23, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Rabbi Jack Levy read Washington's Prayer as delivered before
the Continental Congress in 1794.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 1954 and
the special meeting of February 18, 1954 were read and approved as read.
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
this time.
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
with Seagrave Corporation for Triple
Combination rumper and Hose Truck.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Nayor was
authorized to execute agreement with Seagrave Corporation for the
purchase of Triple Combination rumper and Hose Truck.
Reception of communication from Shoreline
Planning Association of California, Inc.
re plans for shoreline recreational facilities
to be developed from impounded oil royalty
revenue.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, communication from
Shoreline Planning Association of California, Incorporated, relative
to plans for shoreline recreational facilities to be developed from
impounded oil royalty revenues, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to direct a request
to Bakersfield Realty Board relative to
legislation for housing for low income
brackets.
A communication from the Public Housing Administration advising
that the dwellings in the Southern Pacific Homes Project are to be sold
at public auction was read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
by Saunders, the City Manager was instructed to direct a letter to the
Bakersfield Realty Board requesting that they follow up a bill
now being considered by the legislature, which would provide housing
for perisons in the low income brackets, and make a report back to
the Council.
Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1954 - 2
City Clerk instructed to notify
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
to send representative to appear before
the Council to answer questions
relative to qualifications required for
occupancy.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
instructed to notify the Housing Authority of the County of Kern to
have a representative appear before the Council at the meeting of
March 1, 1954, to answer questions relative to qualifications required.
for occupancy of the Oro Vista Housing Project.
Reception of communication from Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, copy of
communication denying petition of Mrs. Roberta Anderson for permit
funds and report of action taken against solicitor for funds operating
without a permit, as submitted by the Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations, was received and ordered placed on file.
~ Reception of communication from United
States Department of Agriculture expressing
appreciation for assistance received
during disastrous fire in Southern California.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, communication
from United States Department of Agriculture expressing appreciation for
assistance received from Bakersfield during recent disastrous fire in
national
Clerk was
forests in Southern California, was received and ordered placed
on file.
to solicit
Reception of communication from Radio
Station KI~MC requesting that the
station be notified of any and all meetings
of the Bakersfield City Council.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, communication from
Radio Station KPMC requesting that the station be notified of any and all
meetings of the Bakersfield City Council, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Bakersfield, California~ February 23, 1954
City Manager instructed to direct a
letter to the Board of Supervisors
relating to contract with the City
covering pick up of stray dogs.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was instructed to address a letter to the Board of Supervisors calling
attention to their responsibilities under contract with the City of
Bakersfield for the enforcement of Ordinance No. 890 New Series, which
prohibits dogs to stray, run or in any other manner to be at large
in or upon any public highway, street~ sidewalk, etc., and request
that inumediate steps be taken to insure enforcement of the provisions
of the contract.
City Manager authorized to employ
resident engineer to supervise
work to be done on new City Hall.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Manager was authorized to prepare a contract covering the services of
James R. Cox, to act as resident engineer to supervise the work
as city's representative, during the construction of the City Hall.
The Mayor was authorized to execute the contract on behalf of
the City.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed from Mohawk Petroleum Corporation for
portion of Block 208, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from Mohawk Petroleum Corporation for a portion oil
208, City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Block
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
None
None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance to
Bakersfield City School District to permit
the construction of Wm. Penn Elementary School.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution granting variance to the Bakersfield
city School District to permit the construction of William Penn
Elementary School on "~' Street between Chester Lane and San Emidio Street.
Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1954
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Agreement with Bakersfield Industrial
Sites.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Resolution of
Acceptance of Agreement with Bakersfield Industrial Sites was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Saunders
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Agreement with Davies Machinery Company.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, Resolution of
Acceptance of Agreement with Davies Machinery Company, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Saunders
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to sign Agreement with
Mr. Vernon Sanitation District and the
Panorama Sanitation District for use of
trunk lines to transport sewage from
College Heights subdivision.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was authorized
to sign Agreement with Mt. Vernon Sanitation District and Panorama
Sanitation District for use of trunk lines to transport sewage from College
Heights Subdivision to a point where sewage may be diverted into City's
lines, pending construction by the City of its trunk lines to serve
College Heights.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for 3000 tons Plant Mix.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for 3000 tons Plant Mix.
Approval of Plans for installation of
Street Lighting in east and west Bakersfield
Business District and authorization granted
to advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, plans for the
installation of Street Lighting in East and West Bakersfield business
districts were approved, and authorization was granted to advertise for bids.
Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1954 - 5
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 warrmnts on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
Califoruia
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and ~-O~'ciol~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of
Bakersfield,
Annex at
Present:
Absent;
California,
eigh~ o'clock p.M. March
Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
None
Invocation was given by
the Council of the City of
held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
1, 1954.
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
the Reverend Dale Hufft of the First
Southern Baptist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish Gutter
Broom Fibre and Wire.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Gutter Broom
Wire and Fibre, 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, with report
to be made back to the Council.
Communication from Robert F. Myers,
Civil Engineer, referred to the
Director of Public Works for study
and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, communication
from Robert F. Myers submitting final statement for services under
23, 1954 were read
Upon a motion' by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, copies of
communications sent to Mrs. Minnie A. Kampe and Mr. ~. W. Bope by the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations denying applications to solicit funds
in the City, were received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of copies of letters denying
applications to solicit funds in the City,
submitted by the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
contract for Boundary and Topographic Survey
was referred to the Director of Public Works
back to the Council.
at the Municipal Farm,
for study and recommendation
Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1954 -- 2
Petition from property owners on Noble
Avenue and Berkeley Street requesting
the paving of these streets,referred to
the City Manager for study and report.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, petition
signed by Thirteen property owners on Noble Avenue and Berkeley Street
reque~ing these streets be paved as has been done in the balance of
the subdivision, at no expense to the property owners, was referred to
the City Manager for study and report back to the Council on March 8,
1954.
Communication from Councilman Frank
Sullivan requesting that Ordinance No.
989 New Series be amended so that College
Heights subdivision will be placed in
Ward Number Three referred to the City
Manager and City Attorney for study.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, a communication
from Councilman Frank Sullivan of the second ward requesting that
Ordinance No. 989 New Series be amended to place College Heights subdivision
in Ward Number Three instead of Ward Number two, was referred to the
City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation, with
allegations contained in the letter to be investigated by the City
Manager and report made to the Council.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 90
granting variance to permit the construction
of Wm. Penn Elementary School on "~' Street
between Chester Lane and San Emidio Street.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 90 granting a variance to permit the construction of Wm. Penn
Elementary School on "~' Street between Chester Lane and San Emidio
Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Ordinance amending Subdivision
(a) of Section 4402 and Section 4403 of
Ordinance No. 967 New Series and adding a
new section to be numbered 4408 deferred
for two weeks'.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, action on
ordinance amending Subdivision (a) of Section 4402 and Section 4403 of
Ordinance No. 967 New Series and adding a new section to be numbered
4408, was deferred for two weeks.
Bakersfield, Cali:fornia, March 1, 1954 - 3195
Adoption of Resolution No. 12-54
of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Memorial Hospital Site and
setting.date of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution
No. 12-54 of proposed annexation of territory designated as Memorial
Hospital Site and setting date of hearing thereon as April 5, 1954, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders~ Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None :
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed of Gift from the Kern County
Land Company of Wayside Park Strip.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed of Gift of Wayside Park Strip from the Kern County
Land Company, was adopted as read by the following vo~e:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,' Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Abse'nt: None
Approval of salary increases
effective April 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the following
salary increases were approved, effective April 1, 1954:
NAME POSITION FROM TO
Asst. Chief Building Inspector $559 $587
Detective 365 383
Motor Patrolman 339 356
Motor Patrolman 339 356
Hoseman 331 348
Hoseman 331 348
Hoseman 331 348
Equipment O~erator Grade II 327 343
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
L. M. Hendsch
T. L. Comer
lO~ul B~am
D. E. Paslay
H.. L. Ledford
W. D. Rose
L. L. Truitt
Angelo Urrea
of Assignment of Lease from Worley Wong
for building on parking lot on 20th Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Acceptance of Assignment of Lease from Worley Wong for building on
parking lot on 20th Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes.: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1954 - 4
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Mohawk Petroleum Corporation
for portion of Block 208, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from Mohawk Petroleum Corporation of a portion of Lot
5, Block 208, Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of basic personnel revisions
as recommended. City Auditor authorized to
make various transfers of funds to revise
budget.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the basic
personnel revisions as recommended by Assistant to the City Manager Earl
Miner were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized to make the
following transfers to revise the budget:
FROM FUND
28 Sewer Bond Construction
22 - Recreation
25 - Public Works, Capital Oatlay
35 - Public Works Planning
45 - 1951 Sewer Bond
71 - Fire Department, Disability and Retirement
74 - Employees Retirement System
Employees Retirement
25 - Public Works, Capital Outlay
25 - Public Works, Capital Outlay
TO FUND AMOUNT
:
11 - General $12,069.63
:
11 - General 373.00
11 - General 39,117.00
11 - General 5,108.00
11 - General 1,024.00
11-106-698 City Manager Contingency
35-592-670 Highway User's Tax
35-592-670 Highway User's Tax
33-592-670 Highway User's Tax
11 - General
775.00
11 - General 11,986.0(I
21 - Public Works, Park 9~0.00
24 - Public Works, Refuse
Collection & Disposal 7,588.00
75-450-~21 Police Dept.
Parking Meter Adminis 2,750.00
24 - Public Works, Refuse
Collection & Disposal 5,794.00
25-590-523 Public Works, 582.00.
Capital Outlay-Structures
11-106-698 City Manager
Contingency 109~23
Bakersfield, California, March l, 1954
Minute Order relative to sewer
connections in College Heights
covered by contract with
Vernon and Panorama Sanitation
Districts.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the following
order was directed to be spread on the minutes:
The City Manager report as soon after ~arch 1, 1954 and
quarter thereafter, the number of sewer connections in College Heights
area until January 1, 1956. This report to be submitted to the City
Council and a copy sent to the Panorama Sanitation District and the
Mr. Vernon Sanitation District. Permits in excess of 500 shall not be
granted without the approval of the City Council.
Director of Public Works instructed
to conduct a survey relative to the
cost to bring unimproved streets
up to standard.
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the Director
of Public Works was instructed to conduct a survey to determine the
cost of bringing unimproved streets up to standard, and make report
to the Council.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
NAYOR of the City~f'~Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK a~fl~c{o~ er~ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M.
Present:
Absent:
March 8, 1954.
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan,
None
Invocation was~given by Councilman Henry H. Collins.
Vest
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish
3000 Tons Plant Mix.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 3000 tons
Plant Mix, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Action deferred for two weeks on
award of bid for Broom Fibre and Wire.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, action on award
of bid to furnish 7200# Palmyra Broom Fibre and 1400# of Broom Wire
was deferred for two weeks.
Reception of communication from Housing
Authority of the County of Kern relative
to installation of the curbs, gutters and
sidewalks in Oro Vista Housing Project.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, a communication from
the Housing Authority of the County of Kern advising that they are
proceeding with the installation of the curbs, gutters and sidewalks
in accordance with letter date October 6, 1953 from the Housing Authori~y
to the Director of Public Works, was received and ordered placed ~n file.
Communication from Western 0il and Gas
Association re proposed zoning ordinance
to be read at public hearing and City Clerk
instructed to notify them of the date of
the hearing.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, communication from
Western 0il and Gas Association presenting certain comments on the
proposed zoning ordinance for the consideration of the Council was
ordered to be read at the public hearing, and the City Clerk was
instructed to notify Mr. L. S. Chappelear, Jr., secretary of Western
Oil and Gas Association, of the date fixed for the public hearing in
the matter of the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Map.
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1954 - 2
Application from Clyde Beatty Circus for
permission to exhibit in the City on May 4,
1954, referred to the Chief of Police and
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, application from
Clyde Beatty Circus for permission to exhibit in the City on May 4, 1954,
was referred to the Chief of Police and City Manager with authority to
grant the permit if they see fit.
City Attorney's report on proposed
zoning ordinance to be held for
reading at public hearing.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney,~
report on the proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance was ordered to be held
for reading and consideration at the public hearing.
Communication from Mayor of Fresno
suggesting the adoption Of an ordinance
to control concealable firearms referred
to the City Attorney and Chief of Police
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Collins, communication from
Mayor Gordon Dunn of Fresno suggesting the adoption by the City of
Bakersfield of an ordinance to control concealable firearms was referred
to the City Attorney and Chief of Police for study and recommendation.
Reception of copy of communication from
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
denying application to solicit funds.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, copy of
communication from Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations denying appli-
cation of Mrs. Lester Surgener to sol£cit funds in the City, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Denial of request from Ralph Smith, Jr.
for the $urf~cing · of Panorama Drive
by the City.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Eveleth, request from Ralph
Smith, Jr. that the city surfacing '~ 500 feet of Panorama Drive which lies
within the City limits, was denied.
Reception of First amended Application
to the Public Utilities Commission by
Bakersfield Transit Company.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, First amended
Application to the Public Utilities Commission by the Bakersfield Transit
Bakersfield, California, March 8, 1954 - 3
Company for authority to increase in fares, and notice of public hearing
on the matter to be held March 31, 1954, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of report from City Manager
relative to petition to pave Berkeley
Street and Noble Avenue.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, report submitted by
City Manager Gunn relative to the petition signed by property owners
on Berkeley Street and Noble Avenue requesting that these streets be
paved at the expense of the City, was received and ordered placed on file.
Director of Public Works instructed to
confer with engineers to determine if
the requirements for drainage in Tract
No. 1684 will cover the requirements
of the Greater Bakersfield Drainage
District.
Reports from City Manager Gunn and Director of Public Works
Holfelder relative to the drainage problems in the College Heights
Subdivision were read, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest,
the Director of Public Works was instructed to confer with Koebig and
Koebig, Engineers, to determine if the requirements for drainage in
Tract No. 1684 will cover the requirements of the Greater Bakersfield
Drainage District, and make report to the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 13-54
authorizing the Mayor to Sign a
petition to exempt all property within
the limits of the City of Bakersfield
from County Taxes levied for structural
fire protection.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
13-54 authorizing the Mayor to sign a petition to exempt all property
within the limits of the City of Bakersfield from County Taxes levied
for structural fire protection, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, Narch 8, 1954 - 4
Mayor authorized to sign letter to the
Kern County Boundary Commission for report
on boundaries of "Oak Park."
Upon a motion by Saunders,~seconded by Eveleth, the MAyor was
authorized to sign a letter to the Kern County Boundary Commission-request_
ing a report on definiteness and certainty of boundaries of a parcel
land known as "Oak Park," which the City propoMes to annex.
Adoption of Resolution No. 14-54 setting
date of public hearing on proposed Land
Use Zoning Ordinance and Map.
Upon a motion~by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
14-54 fixing the date of hearing as April 19, 1954, in the matter of the
adoption of proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance and Map, 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 Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treassurer to cover the respective amounl;s.
Permission granted Folger Coffee
Company to set up stands throughout the
City.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the Folger Coffee
Company was granted permission to set up stands throughout the City for
the sale of coffee from Wednesday, March 10th through Monday, March 15th,
with entire proceeds to be donated to the Memorial Hospital Fund.
Adjournment.~
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned. .
NAYOR of the Ci~/o~ Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLEEK a~n~O Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
5204
Bakersfield, California, March 15, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting o~f the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall Annex
1954.
at eight o'clock P.M. March 15,
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by Councilman Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids for City of Bakersfield
1954 City Hall Bonds, .Series B.
This being the time set to open bids for City of Bakersfield
1954 City Hall Bonds, Series B, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation
back to the Council.
Opening bids for c~nstruction of
City Hall.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of the City Hall, all bids recelved were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the bids
were referred to the City Hall Building Committee for study and
recommendation back to the Councll at adjourned meeting of Tuesday,
March 16, 1954.
Acceptance of bid of Griffith Company
to furnish 3000 tons Plant Mix.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, bid of Griffith
Co. to furnish 3000 tons Plant Mix for $3.90 per ton, was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of preliminary opinion on issue of
City of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds,
Series B.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest,
from Bond Attorneys relative to the issue of $150,000
of City of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds, Series B,
and ordered placed on file.
preliminary opinion
principal amount
was received
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Bakersfield, California, March 15, 1954 2
and O. W. Matlock,
were approved.
Petition from business firms for
abatement of dust along the east side
of Oak Street referred to the City
Manager for his further attention.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, petition from
firms doing business along the east side of Oak Street between 19th
Street and Truxtun Avenue for aid in the abatement of dust created by the hear
traffic on the above named street, was referred to the City Manager for
his further attention.
Study ordered given to the installation
of a traffic signal on Oak Street between
Truxtun Avenue and 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, a study was
ordered to be given to the installation of a traffic signal on Oak
Street between Truxtun Avenue and 24th Street.
Approval of salary increases
effective March 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, salary increases
for Myrtle Edwards, Supervisor of Recreation, from $378 to $397,
Hoseman, for $331 to $348, effective March 1, 1954,
Communication from ~ublic Housing
Administration re Santa Fe and Southern
Pacific Housing Projects referred to
the City ~anager add City Attorney for
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by S~11ivan, seconded by S~unders, letter from
the Public Housing Administration suggesting that a resolution be enacted
by the Council establishing certain minimum standards of rehabilitation
which would be required before permits would be issued where'relocation of
SantaFe and Southern Pacific Housing Projects within the City is
contemplated, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
Realty Board relative to the alleviation of
slum conditions in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins, communication from
the Bakersfield Realty Board regarding assistance from that organization
for the allelviation of slum conditions in Bakersfield, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, March 15, 1954 - 3
Reception of communication from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce re
Convention Bureau Planning.
Upon a mot'ion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, communication
from Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce inviting the members of
the Council to attend a luncheon at the E1 ~jon on March 16th, for the
purpose of familiarizing local officials and businessmen with Convention
Bureau Planning, was received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to appoint the Council
as a Committee of the whole to hold hearing
on the College Heights question.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to appoint the Council as a fact finding committee of the
whole to hold a hearing on the College Heights question, and the letter
and map submitted by Councilman Sullivan at this meeting was referred
to the Council Committee for consideration at the hearing.
Reception of opinion of City Attorney
relative to the transfer of College
Heights subdivision from Ward Two to
Ward Three.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, opinion of
the City Attorney that the new boundary lines could not be aItered to
transfer College Heights subdivision from Ward Two to Ward Three, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception 'of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for February, 1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for February, 1954 was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of Minutes of Meeting of
Municipal Farm Committee.
The minutes. of a meeting of the Municipal Farm Committee report;ing
on examination of the books of the Bakersfield Municipal Farm was read,
and upon a motion by Eveteth, seconded by Collins, were received and placed
on file, the recommendations contained therein were approved, and
the Committee was commended for its good work.
Nayor authorized to appoint committee
for investigation of obscene ~iterature
to be submitted to the City Attorney
for report to the Council.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the ~ayor was
authorized to appoint a committee to investigate obscene literature on
sale in news stands in the City, and turn objectionable books over to
the City Attorney for study and report back to the Council. Lulu Winn,
Pearl Wilson and Ernest B. Miller were appointed to serve on this
committee.
Reception of City Manager's report
on Sewer connections in College Heights.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Nanager's report on sewer connections in College Heights was received
and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Change Order No. 1
to Howard Hays for repairs to
Primary Digester Tank at Sewage
Treatment Plant No. 1.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, Change Order
No. 1 to Howard H. Hays for repairs to ~rimary Digester Tank at Sewage
Treatment Plant No. 1, in amount of $727.00, was approved, and the Mayor
was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 999 New
Series amendlng Ordinance No. 967
New Series.
Upon a motion~by Saunders,
999 New Series amending Subdivision
seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
(a) of Section 4402, and Section
4403 of Ordinance No. 967 New Series, and adding a new section to be
numbered 4408, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Bakersfield, California, March 15, 1954 - 5
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 707 ordering the vacation of portions
of "~' Street, 16th Street, and the alley
through Block 327, in the City of
Bakersfield, California, and setting date
of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Co!1ins, seconded by Saunders, Resolution of
Intention No. 707 ordering the vacation of portions of "~' Street, 16th
Street, and the alley through Block 327, in the City of Bakersfield,
California, and setting April 5, 1954 as the date of hearing thereon,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Croes
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, claims as audl'ged
by the Finance Committee 'were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
City Manager authorized to make application
for Federal Aid for the purchase of eight
Sirovox Bull Horns.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sull£van, the City
Manager was authorized Go make application for Federal aid to purchase
eight Sirovox Bull Horns which can be converted into air raid sirens.
Council adjourns untiLeight o'clock
P.M. Tuesday, March 16, 1954.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, the Council
adjourned until eight o'clock P.M. Tuesday, March 16, 1954.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY~C ~EI{K and 6 rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, N~rch 16, 1954
209
Minutes of adjourned 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. March 16, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins~ Croes, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Eveleth
Acceptance of bid of Bank of America
of San Rancisco for City of Bakersfield
1954 City Hall Bonds, Series B.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, bid of Bank of
America of San Francisco for City of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds,
Series B, was accepted, and all other bids wererejected.
Adoption of Resolution No. 15-54
selling City of B~kersfield 1954 City
Ball Bonds, Series B.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, Resolution No.
15-54 selling City of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds, Series B, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carn~kis, Collins, Croes, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Eveleth
Matter of award of contract for City
Hall construction held in abeyance
until meeting of Monday, March 22,
1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes,
award of contract for City Hall
abeyance until Monday, March 22,
City Hall Building Committee.
the matter of
construction was ordered held in
1954, for further consideration by the
Reception of communication from Fred S.
Macomber, General Contractor, re award
of Contract of the Bakersfield City Hall.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
from Fred S. Macomber, general contractor, stating his qualifications
relative to the award of the contract for the construction of the City
Hall, was received and ordered placed on file.
adjourned.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
MAYOR of the City(pf Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 22, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Halle
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. March 22, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan,.Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Charles Lord of the
Trinity Methodist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1954 and the
adjourned meeting of March 16, 1954 were read and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of A. Stiert & Sons
to furnish Palmyra Broom Fibre.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, bid of A. Stlert
& Sons to furnish 7200# of Palmyra Broom Fibre at $.1095 per pound
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of.bid of General Iron
and Steel Company to furnish Broom Wire.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, bid of Gene.ral
Iron and Steel Company to furnish 1400# of Broom Wire at 27~ per
pound was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Macco Corporation,
O. D. Williams and T. E. Brooks for
the construction of the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, bid of Macco
Corporation, O. D. Williams and T. E. Brooks on the basis of their base
bid adjusted by Alternates No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 of $810,167.00 was
accepted, all other bids were rejected, and. the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1000 New
Series approving annexation of a
parcel of uninhabited territory designated
as Planz Park No. 2.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No. ].000
New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory
designated as Planz Park No. 2, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of invitation from Independent
Order of Foresters to attend founding
night on March 26, 1954. '
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, invitation extended
to the Council from the Independent Order of Foresters to attend the
founding night and installation of officers on March 26, 1954, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Minority Report submitted
by Councilman Frank Sullivan on College
Heights drainage problems.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Minority Report
submitted by Frank Sullivan, Councilman for the Second Ward, as a result
of a meeting of the Council as a committee of the whole to consider the
drainage problems in College Heights Subdivision, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of Majority Report from the
Chairman of Committee of the whole
meeting to consider the drainage problem
in College Heights Subdivision.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Majority Report
submitted by L. W. Saunders, Chairman of a Council Committee of the whole
which met on March 18, 1954 to determine whether the plans and specificatinns
filed with the City in regard to Tract No. 1684 were properly adhered to,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of recommendation contained in
Majority Report, and City Attorney instructed
to prepare amendment deleting the requirement
of 3~' Storm Drain in University Avenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, recommendation
contained in Majority Report submitted by Chairman of the Committee to
consider the drainage problem in College Heights Subdivision was approved,
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the
existing agreement to delete the requirement of construction of 3~' storm
drain in University Avenue by the subdivider. Councilman Sullivan voted
in the negative on this motion.
Bakersfield, California, March 22, 1954 - 3
Council gives vote of confidence
to J. B. Holfelder, Director of
Public Works.
It was moved by Croes, seconded by Saunders, that the Council
give a vote of confidence to J. B. Holfelder, Director of Public Works,
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Vest
Noes: None
Declined to vote:
Absent: None
Sullivan
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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the Council
adjourned.
YOR of the ~fty of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o~clock P.M. March 29, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croe~, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Doctor John Whiteneck
of the First Congregational Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of.Resolution No.'16-54
confirming assessment in the matter
of Public Improvement District No. 703.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 703, and the City Clerk's certificate that no
written protests or objections had been filed having been read, upon a
motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 16-54 confirming
the assessment in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 703,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication containing recommendations
for reducing accidents on California
highways referred to the Traffic Authority
for study.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by C~oes, communication fro~
Ritz Miller of Los Angeles, California, containing recommendations for
reducing accidents on California highways was referred to the Chief of
Police as Traffic Authority, for study, and the City Clerk was instructed
to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Miller's letter.
Reception of Resolution passed by the
Kern County Property Owners Association
urging the Council to reduce spending
and hold the tax line.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution passed by
the Kern County Property Owners Association, Inc. urging the Council to not
only hold the tax line but to reduc~ spending by governmental departments,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakers£ield,.California, March 29, 1954 - 2
City Manager directed to negotiate
with the Kern Island Canal Company
relative to sharing the cost to fence.
the east side of,the Stine. Canal
north of 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Croes,
was directed to negotiate with
seconded by Eveleth, the City ~anager
the Kern Island Canal Company relative to
sharing the cost to fence the east side of the Stine Canal north of
24th Street.
City Manager authorized to make offer
of $10,000. for Southern Pacific and
Santa Fe Housing Projects.
Upon a mQtion.by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City
Manager was authorized to make offer of $10,000.00, at the rate of
$100.00 per unit, at th% time bids are called for the sale of the
Southern pacific and Santa Fe Housing Projects at public auction.
Approval of Plans and Specifications'
for the resurfacing of 20th Street
between F and R Streets, and Eye Street
between Truxtun and 23rd Street, and
authorizationSgranted to advertise for bids.
Upon~a motion by Eveleth~ seconded by Saunders, Plans and
Specifications for the resurfacing of 20th Street between F and R
Streets, and Eye Street between Truxtun Avenue and 23rd Street were
approved, and authorization was granted to advertise for bids.
Approval of Plans for Park buildings
and authorization granted to-advertise
for bids.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Plans for Park
Buildings were approved, and authorization was granted to advertise
for bids.
Action on Agreement for furnishing
sewer service to Bakersfie}d College
deferred until consent is obtained from
Mt. Vernon and Panorama Sanitation Districts
to use lines for transportation of sewage
from Bakersfield College.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, action on
Agreement to furnish sewer service to Bakersfield College was deferred
until consent is obtained from the Mt. Vernon and Panorama Sanitation
Districts to use lines for transportation of sewage from Bakersfield
College.
217
Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1954 - 3
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: .None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 17-54 declaring
the intention of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield to submit certain amendments
~o the Charter of the City of Bakersfield,
fixing the time of the election at which said
proposed amendments shall be submitted to the
electors; and directing the City Clerk to
publish notice of the election. :
Upon a motion.by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Resolution No~
17-54 declaring the intention of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
to submit certain amendments to the charter of the City of Bakersfield,
namely; to add sections 11.1, 33.1, 33.2 and 33.3, to add Subdivision. (a)
to Section (216) 9; to amend Sections 43 (a), 45 and (224)4; fixing
the time of the election at which said proposed amendments shall be
submitted to the electors; and directing the City Clerk to publish
notice of the election, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-54
calling a special municipal election
in the City of Bakersfield for the
purpose of submitting certain charter
amendments to the electors of the City
of Bakersfield, ordering the consolidation
of said special municipal election with
the State direct Primary Election to be
held on June 8, 1954, and requesting the
Board of Supervisors of the County of
Kern to order the consolidation of said
elections.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 18-54
calling a special municipal election in the City of Bakersfield fo~ the
purpose of submitting certain charter amendments to the electors of the
City of Bakersfield, ordering the consolidation of said special municipal
election with the State direct Primary Election to be held on June 8,
1954, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to
order the consolidation of said elections, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1954 - 4
Adoption of~ Ordinance No. 1001 New
Series fixing the salaries of Councilmen.
Upon ~ motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance No.
1001 New Series fixing the salaries of Councilmen, was adopted as rea.d
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Noes: Vest
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-54
of the Council of th~ ~ity~o~ Bakersfield
calling'a specia~ municipal election in
said City for the purpose of submitting
a proposit~0n' to adopt an ordinance to
the electors of said City of Bakersfield,
ordering the consolidation of said special
municipal election with the State Direct
Primary Election to be held on June 8, 1954,
and requesting the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Kern to order the consolidation
of said elections.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
19-54 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield calling a special;municipal
election in said City for the.purpose of submitting a proposition to
adopt an ordinance to the electors of said ~ty of Bakersfield, ordering
the consolidation of said special municipal election with the State
direct Primary Election to be held on Jun~ 8, 1954, and requesting the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to order the consolidation
of said elections, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes~ Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: NOne
Absent: None
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.
Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1954
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to existing ordinance
designating "~' Street from Truxtun
Avenue to Highway 99 as Street of ~ajor
Importance..
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded bY Eveleth, the City:Attorney
was instructed to prepare amendment to existing ordinance designating
'~' Street from Truxtun Avenue north to Highway 99 as a Street of Najor
Importance.
Approval of Lease Purchase Agreement
with the First Christian Church o~
Bakersfield for portion of Block 315,
B~kersfie~d, and Mayor authorized to
sign same.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Collins, Lease Purchase
Agreement with the First Christian Church of Bakersfield for all of the
southerly one-half of Block 315, Bakersfield, excepting there~om the
southerly 57.75 feet of Lot 5, and the Southerly 57.75 feet of the
westerly 16 feet of Lot 6, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to
sign same on behalf of the City.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$65.00 from Account 11-450-357 to
Account 11-111-302.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Crees, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $65.00 from ACcount No. 11-450-357, Training
and Educational Supplies, to Account No. 11-111-302, Legal Advertising.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$400.00 from Account No. 11-106-698
to Account No. 11-545-367.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $400.00 fr6m Account No. 11-106-698, City
Manager Contingencies, Unappropriated, to Account No. 11-545-367,
Public Works, Sewage Treatment, Sewer Materials.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Crees, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR Of the C~ of Bakersfield,. Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CT,~ f c f the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 5, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. April 5, 1954..
l~resent: Carnaki$, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Doctor Charles Russell Prewitt of the
First Methodist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 29,
and approved as read.
1954 were read
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1002 New
Series approving annexation of a
parcel of uninhabited territory to the
City of Bakersfield, California, and'
providing for the taxation of said
territory to pay the bonded indebtedness
of said City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Ordinance No.
1002 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory
designated as Memorial Hospital Site to the City of Bakersfield,
C~lifornia, and providing for the taxation of said territory to pay
the bonded indebtedness of said City, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Hearing on vacation of portions of
Street, l$th Street and alley through
Block 327, Bakers£ield, concluded, with
decision to be rendered at meeting of
April.12, 1954.
This being the time set for hearing on the vacation of portions
of "~' Street, 16th Street and the alley through Block 327, ~Bakersfield,
all interested persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
After hearing all arguments for and against the vacation, it was moved
by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, that the matter be held over for one week.
Substitute motion made by Vest~ seconded by Sullivan, that the hearing
be ~onsidered concluded, and decision rendered at meeting of April
12, 1954, carried unanimously.
Bakersfield, California, April 5, 1954 2
Reception of copy of communication
directed to Boys' Club of America by
Board of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations denying application to
solicit funds in the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, see~)nded by Collins, copy of
communication directed to Boys' Club of America in New York by the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations denying their application to solicit
funds in the City, was received and ordered placed on file.'
Reception of communication protesting
increase in fares by the Bakersfield
Transit Company.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, communication from
E. H. Elkins protesting against the increase of bus fares by the
Bakersfield Transit Company, was received and ordered placed on file.
Petition from Houchin Community
Blood Bank for cancellation of
property taxes for 1953-54 referred to
the City Attorney and City Assessor
for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, petition from
Houching Community Blood Bank for cancellation~of property taxes for
1953-54 was referred to the City Attorney and City Assessor for study
and recommendation.
Authorization granted to ~vance salary
of C. V. Schertz, Motor Patrolman.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, authorization was
granted to advance salary of C. V. Schertz, Motor Patrolman, from Step 3.
to Step 4, from $339 to $356 per month, effective March l, 1954.
Reception of communication from Pacific
Gas and Electric Company re gas and
electric franchies.
Upon a. motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, communication from
Pacific Gas and Electric Company advising of payment made covering electric
and gas franch~es, was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, April 5, 1954, - 3
Request from Standard Oil Company of
California for permission to do geophysical
survey work on portion of Municipal Farm
referred to the City Attorney for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, request from
Standard Oil Company of California for permission to do geophysical
survey work on W~ of Section 3, T. 30 S., R. 28 E., a portion of the
Municipal Farm, was referred to the City Attorney for study and
recommendation.
City Manager authorized to inform
State Division of H~ghways that the
City will not perjform highway maintenance
for the State, effective July 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
was authorized to inform the State Division of Highways that effective
July 1, 1954, the City will no longer perform the function of highway
maintenance for the State, and also to request that they remove the
communications building in'Weill Park.
Claim from Robert F~ Myers, Civil
Engineer,for engineering services
disallowed.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, claim from Robert
F. Myers, Civil Engineer, for additional compensation for engineering
services in connection with the Municipal Farm development, was disallowed.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$35.00 from Account ~o. 11-106-~98
to Account N~. 11-112~33~.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City~
Auditor was authorized to transfer $35.00 from Account No. 11-106-698,
City Manager, Contingencies, to Account No. 11-112-332, City Manager,
Civil Service Board (Miscellaneous), Dues and Subscriptions.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for two ton cab chassis for use
in Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, authorization was
granted to advertise for bids for two ton cab and chassis for use in
the Fire Department.
Authorization granted to advertise
for bids for concessions in City Parks.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, authorization
was granted to advertise for bids for concessions in City Parks.
Bakersfield, C~tlifornia, April 5, 1954 - 4~0~
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$72.28 from Account No. 11-106-698
City ~anager's Contingencies, to
Account No. 74-240-699, Employees,
Retirement, Special Payments NOC.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $72.28 from Account No. 11-106-698, City
Manager's Contingencies, to Account No. 74-240-699, Employees' Retirement
· System, Special Payments NOC.
Adoption of Resolution No. 20-54
waiving requirement of a 30" Storm
drain in University Avenue -
Tract No. 1684.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
20-54 waiving the requirement of a 30 inch storm drain in University
Avenue in Tract No. 1684, as specified ~nder Contract and Specifications
No. 30-53, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Vest
Noes: Sullivan
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance NQ. 1003 New
Series amending Emergency Ordinance
No. 582 New Series by adding thereto
the designation of another street
as a Major Clty Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No.
1003 New Series amending Emergency Ordinance No. 582 New Series, by
adding thereto the designation of another street as a Major City Street,
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 Saunders, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
~o issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield, California, April 5, 1954 - 5
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-54
urging that 50~000 acre feet of
water be maintained in Isabella
reservoir.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
21-54 to the Corps of Engineers, United States Army, urging that 50,000
acre feet of Water be maintained in Isabella resmrvoir, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Nanager and City Attorney directed
to commence proceedings for formation
of a district to improve the alley running
north from 24th to 26th Street between
F and G Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Manager
and City Attorney were directed to commence proceedings for ~he formatfort
of a district to improve the alley running north from 24th to 26th Street
between F and G Streets.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth., the council
adjourned.
thee '~y o:~ &sfield,
ATTEST:
· ~' '~3 of the Council
cITY Clerk
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall AnDex
at eight o'clock P. ~. April 12, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Councilman Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 5, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of copy of letter sent out
by the Hoard of Charity Appeals and
Solicitations denying application to
solicit funds i~ the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, copy of letter seut
out by the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations to Manuel R. Cabrera
denying his application to sell dance tickets in the City, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from ~erchants
Association of Bakersfield, Inc. opposing
the closing of "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, communication froi~
the Merchants Association of Bakersfield, Inc. opposing the closing of
"~' Street, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of telegram from Long's Drug
Store opposing the closing "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by CollinS, telegram from
Long's Drug Store opposing the closing of "~' Street was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Western
Oil and Gas Association re proposed Land
Use Zoning Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, communication from
Western Oil and Gas Association offering comments on behalf of the
petroleum industry on the Proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
· City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution urging the location of an
Air Academy in California, to be presented
to the site selection committee.
Communications from the Mayors of Marysville and Yuba City and
also from Governor Goodwin J. Knight relative to a site for the construction
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954 2
of an Air Force Academy were read, and upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded
· by Collins, the letters were received and ordered placed on file, and the
City Attorney was instructed to p~epare a resolution'urging the California
representatives in Congress to see to it that the tremendous advantages
of locating the Air Academy in California be unanimously presented to
the site selection com~.ittee, and that all reference to any specific area
or site he eliminated.
Permission granted Greater Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce to hang banners across
certain City streets during National Cotton
Week, May 10-15.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, permission was
granted the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to hang a banner ~cross
Chester Avenue at 19th Street and another across Baker Street at
Lake Street, during National Cotton Week, May 10-15.
City Auditor instructed to cancel taxes
on Lot 44, Tract 1301, as petitioned by
the Housing Authority of the County of
Kern.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, petition from the
Housing Authority of the COunty of Kern for cancellation of taxes on
Lot 44, Tract 1301, which property was purchased by them, was approved,
and the City Auditor was instructed to cancel the taxes on the Assessment
Rolls of the City.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for March, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for March, 1954, was received and ordered placed on file.
Denia~ of petition from Houchin Community
Blood Bank for cancellation of 1953-54 taxes.
In accordance with recommendations contained in reports from
the City Attorney and City Assessor, upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded
by Vest, petition from Houchin Community Blood Bank for cancellation of
property taxes for the fiscal year 1953-54 was denied.
Reception of communication from the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Kern re
closing of "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the Board of Supervisors, County of Kern, urging the Council to close
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Street, 16th Street and the alley in Block 327, Bakersfield, and to
consider the possibility of Opening ,,~, Street from 16th Street to
Truxtun Avenue, pledging the cooperation of a{1 of the members of the
Board of Supervisors, was received and ordered placed on fileo
Decision relative to vacation of a portion
of ,,~, Street, 16th Street and alley in Block
327, Bakersfield, held over for one week.
This being the time set for rendering decision relative to the
application of the County of Kern for the vacation of a portion of
Street, 16th Street and the alley in Block 327, Bakersfield, it was
. moved by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that the application of the County
of Kern be denied. Substitute motion made by Collins, seconded by Vest,
that
Ayes:
Noes:
the decision be held over for one week, carried by the following vote:
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Vest
Sullivan
Absent: None
Permission granted Virgil Aud's Used
Cars to engage in the business of
Automobile Dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, permission was granted Virgil Aud's Used
Cars to engage in the business of Automobile Dealer at 1321E. ~uxtun
Avenue.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Agreement and Deed from the First Christian
Church of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, Resolution of
Acceptance of Agreement and Deed from the First Christian Church of
Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
The City Auditor was instructed to issue warrant in amount of
$16,228.29 covering initial payment on the property plus escrow fees and
City and County tax prorata as of 4--14-54.
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954 - 4
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed from First Christian Church of
Bakersfield of an easement for public
alley.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution of
Acceptanc~ of Deed from the First Christian Church of Bakersfield for an
easement for public. alley over the East 30 feet of Lot 1, of Block 295,
Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Plan of Standard Manhole
"T~pe A" and Standard "DDp Manhole-."
Upon a motion by Eyeleth, seconded by Vest, Plan of ~tandard
Nanhole "Type A" and Standard "Drop Manhole" was approved.
Re--appointment of Robert E. King
and Charles Frederic Green as
Members of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Robert E. King
and Charles Frederic Green were re.appointed as members of the Planning
Commission for a four year term expiring April 17, 1958.
Date of hearing set on petition of
Paul ~. Michener for change in District
boundaries of that certain property
located on the west side of Chestnut
Street north of 24th Street.
A certificate of findings of fact from the Planning Commission
recommending denial of petition. of Paul H. Michener to amend Zoning
Ordinance by changing the district boundaries of that certain property
located on the west side of Chestnut Street north of 24th Street from an
A (Agricultural) District to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Residential) District
was read, and upon a motion by S~unders, seconded by Vest, Monday, M~y 3,
1954 at eight o'clock P.M. was the date fixed for hearing on the mafter
before the Council.
Date of hearing set on petition of
Sill Properties, Inc. to change the
district boundaries of that certain
property located on the north side of
19th Streetsbetween Oak and Elm Streets.
A certificate of findings of fact from the Planning Commission,
recommending denial of petition of Sill Properties, Inc. to amend zoning
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954
ordinance by changing the district boundaries of that certain property
located on the north side of 19th Street between Oak and Elm Streets from
an R-1 (One Family Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District
was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, Monday,
May 3, 1954 at eight o'clock P.M. was the date fixed for hearing on the
matter before the Council.
Date of hearing set on petition from
Frank E. West for change in district
boundaries of that certain property located
on the east side of Chestnut Street.
A certificate of findings of. fact from the Planning Commission
recommending denial of petition of Frank E. West to amend zoning ordinance
by changing the district boundaries of that certain property located on
the east side of Chestnut Street from an A (Agricultural) District to an
R-3 (Limited ~ultiple Residential) District and from an R-3 (Limited
Multiple Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District was
read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Monday, May 3, 1954
at eight o'clock P.M. was the date fixed for hearing on the matter
before the Council.
Date of hearing set on petition from
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
to change district boundaries of that
certain property located on the south side
of California Avenue between Owens and Robinson
Streets and the south'side of California Avenue
between Miller Street and Lakeview Avenue.
A certificate of findings of fact from the Planning Commission
recommending the denial bf petition of the Housing Authority of the
County of Kern to amend zoning ordinance by changing the district boundaries
of that certain property located on the south side of California Avenue
between Owens and Robinson Streets and the south side of California Avenue
between Miller Street and Lakeview Avenue from an Interim R-1 (One Family
Residential) District to a C-2 (General Commercial) District was read,
and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by
at eight o'clock P.M. was the date fixed
before the Council. '
Sullivan, Monday, May 3, 1954
for hearing on the matter
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954 - 6
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution denying application of
Marcus L. Martin for variance to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of a care on that property designated as
ll10 Belle Terrace.'
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning. CommissiOn,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare resolution denying application of Marcus L. Martin
for variance of zoning ordinance affecting that certain property zoned
as an Interim R-1 (One-Family Residential) District to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a care on that property
designated as 1110 Belle Terrace.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution denying application of John
Q. Long for variance affecting that
certain property designated as 3017
Sank Steer, to permit the construction
of multiple family dwellings containing
eight dwelling units in each building.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planr~g Commission,
upon a motion by ~aunders, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare resolution denying application .of Johll Q. Long for
variance affecting that certain property zoned as an'R-3 (Limited Multiple
Residential) District to permit the construction of multiple family
dwellings containing eight dwelling units in each building on that property
designated as 3017 Bank Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance naming alley lying east of
Jewett Avenue and extending from 30th
to 34th Street "Claflin Way."
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare ordinance naming alley lying easterly of Jewett
Avenue and extending from Thirtieth Street to Thirty-fourth Street,
"Claflin Way."
City Attorney instructed to initiate
proceedings to close alley extending
south from Chester Lane, lying east of
Block 1 of Santa Fe Addition No. l,
and west of Block 2 of A. T. & S. F. Tract.
In accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney was instructed to initiate proceedings for abandonment
of an alley extending south from Chester Lane, lying east of Lot 1 of Block 1
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954 - 7
of Santa Fe Addition No. 1, and lying West of Lot 4, Block 2 of A. T. & S.F.
Tract and north of the alley extending East and West in said Block,
subject to the condition that a ten foot 45 degree cut--off be provided
on the northeasterly corner of Lot 4, Block 1, Santa Fe Addition No. 1.
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.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
contract with Standard Oil Company of
California covgring geophysical survey
work on portion of Municipal Falrm, in
accordance with conditions as recommended
by the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, a report from the City
Manager recommending that certain conditions be complied with before
permission is granted to the Standard 0il Company of California'to do
geophysical survey work o~ the W~ of Section 3, T. 30 S., R. 28 E.,
being a portion of the Municipal Farm, was approved, and the City Attorney
was instructed to Drepare an agreement with the Standard 0il Company
of California incorporating the conditions as outlined by the City Manager.
The m~tion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Vest
Noes: Carnakis
Declined to vote: Sullivan
Absent: None
City Attorney.instr6cted to prepare
ordinance prohibiting the parking of
behicles on Nile Street from Baker
Street east to Williams Street, for
approval of the State Division of
Highways.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles
on Nile Street from Baker Street east to Williams Street, to be submitted
to the State Division of Highways for approval.
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954 8
Approval of Agreement with Kern County
Union High School and Junior College
District to permit Bakersfield College
to receive the benefits of City's sewerage
facilities.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Agreement with
the Kern County Union High School and Junior College District to permit
the Bakersfield College to receive the benefits of City's sewerage
facilities, was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same
on behalf of the City.
Approval of Plans for remodeling of City's
building on Parking Lot at 2014 L Street,
and authorization granted to advertise for
bids for the work.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, plans for the
remodeling of existing building on City's parking lot at 2014 L Street
were approved, and authqrization was granted to advertise for bids for ·
the work.
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant in amount of $2500.00 for
bid deposit on City's offer to
purchase Santa .Fe and Southern
Pacific Housing Units.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue a warrant in amount of $2500.00 for cashier's
cehck to cover bid deposit on City's offer to the Housing Authority
to purchase Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Housing Units which have
been offered at public auction.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
an agreement to connect drainage
from Tract No. 1738 to the City Storm
Drain in Planz Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to 9repare an agreement to connect the drainage from Tract
No. 1738 to the City Storm Drain in Planz park, with cost to the
subdivider of $4,116.00.
Bakersfield, California, April 12, 1954 - 9 2~3
City Manager authorized to expend funds
necessary to set up animal service in
the City, and create newposition. of
"Animal Warden."
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Manager was authorized to expend the funds necessary to set up new
department for animal service in the City., and create position of "Animal
Warden."
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the Cit~ of Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
[ Ex-Officio e Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
£~lif.
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. April 19, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Norze
Invocation was given by the Reverend Elder Penick of the
~eventh Day Adv~ntist Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 1954 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish cab chassis -
16000# GoV.W.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish cab chassis-
16000# G.V.W., all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Reception of communications from George
P. Valos and Foster and Kleiser Company
relative to proposed Zoning Ordinance for
the City of Bakersfield.
This being the time set for hearing on proposed Land Use
Zoning Ordinance Nap, communication from George P. Valos opposing the
rezoning of Alta Vista Tract from an R-2 (residential) to a CO (office~
District and communication from Foster and Kleiser Company objecting to
the proposed ordinance as it relates to the business of outdoor advert~Lsing
were read, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, were received
and ordered placed on file.
Hearing on l~roposed Land Use Zoning
Ordinance and ~ap continued until
May 3, 1954.
Upon a motion by Sullivan~ seconded by Croes~ the hearing on
Proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance and Map of the City of Bakersfield,
was continued until May 3, 1954.
Reception of communication from Deadrich,
Gill and Bates, attorneys, to Mr. & Mrs.
John Q. Long.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Deadrich, Gill and Bates, attorneys, to Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Long,
calling attention to restrictions covering the erection of buildings in
Block '~' of Greene Tract~ was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, ~lifornia, April 19, 1954 - 2
Approval of salary increases
effective May 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins,
salary increases were approved, effective May 1,
NAME CIASSIFICATION
Wm. G. Carroll
C. V Schertz
A. J. Flores
E. C. Chapman
S. L. Barrows
R. T. Francisco
P. L. White
Earl J. Miner
Tom T. Kuwahara
Joe Montez
Anthony Oster
W. R. Owens
L. L. Manzer
1954:
Motor Patrolman
Motor Patrolman
Patrolman
Hoseman
HOseman
Hoseman
Building Inspector
Assistant to City Manager
Civil Engineering Associate
Equipment O eratot Grade I
Sweeper Operator
Semi-skilled Laborer
Hoseman
Request from The Military Order of the
Purple Heart, Inc. for permission to
exhibit war equipment, etc. in the City
referred to the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations for study and
recommendation.
the following
FROM TO
$339 $356
339 356
331 348
331 348
331 348
331 348
378 397
647 679
438 460
282 296
311 327
296 311
331 348
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, request from The
Military Order of the Purple Heart, Inc. for permission to exhibit antique
and modern firearms and war equipment in the City was referred to the
Chairman of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations for study and
recommendation.
Appointment of Arbitrator to determine
controversy arising between City and
~Lessee of Municipal Falrm.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Warde D. Watson was
appointed to act as arbitrator for the City to determine controversy
arising between the City and George Kleinsmid, Lessee of the Municipal Farm,
and the City Manager was authorized to appoint a substitute arbitrator, on
recommendation of the Farm Committee, in the event Mr. Watson is unable
to act for the 'City.
Communication from E. F. Hauserman
Company requesting amendment to the
City of Bakersfield Building Code
referred to the City Attorney and Fire
Chief for their study and recommendation'.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, a communication from
The E. F. Hauserman Company requesting an amendment to the City of
Bakersfield Building Code, was referred to the City Attorney and Fire
Chief for their study and recommendation.
B~kersfield, California, April 19, 1954 - 3
Recjeption of communication from Susan W.
Morse opposing the closing of "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Susan W. Morse opposing the closing of "~' Street, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Mayor and City Manager authorized to
welcome group at Bakersfield airport
on state-wide Agricultural Air Tour
April 26, 1954.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Croes, the Mayor and ~it~
Manager were authorized to accept invitation of Greater Bakersfield 'Chamber
of Commerce to extend welcome to a group of approximately 150 l~gislators,
newsmen and California Flying Farmers who will make a stop at the
Bakersfield Airport on a state-wide Agricultural Air Tour, on Monday',
April 26, 1954.
Reception' of communication from Bakersfield
Recreation Department certifying that
position of Male Supervisor is occupied by
an Emergency Appointee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, communication from
the Bakersfield Recreation Department certifying that the position of
Male Supervisor in the Recreation Department is occupied by an
Emergency Appointee, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Civil
Defense and Disaster Council advising
of meeting to discuss plans for new Air
Defense Filter Center in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication from
the Civil Defense and Disaster Council advising of meeting to be held on
April 23, 1954, in the Bakersfield l~olice Auditorium to discuss plans
with Air Force personnel for the establishment of new Air Defense Filter
Center in Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Merchants'
Association of Bakersfield, Inc. withdrawing
protest to closing of "~' Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, communication
from Merchants' Association of Bakersfield Inc. withdrawing protest to
the closing of "~' Street, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1954 - 4
Encroachment Permit granted~Pacific Gas
and Electric Company at intersection of
"~' Street with 20th Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Permit was granted
to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for underground encroachment
of sidewalk area by spread footings supporting exterior walls and
columns of office building at the intersection of "~' Street with ~:0th
Street.
Reception of communications from
Kenneth N. Hastin, attorney, and East
Bakersfield Progressive Club requesting
that the plan to prohibit parking on
the north side of Niles Street be
abandoned.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, communications
from Kenneth N. Hastin, attorney, and East Bakersfield Progressive
Club, requesting that the plan to prohibit parking on the north
side of Niles Street be abandoned until the feasibility of widening
the street has been carefully considered, were received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of petitions objecting
to the proposed plan for prohibiting
parking on the north side of Niles
Street between Baker Street and the
City limits.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, petitions from
patrons and customers of businesses on Niles,Street and property
owners and tenants on Niles Street, objecting to and opposing the proposed
plan for prohibiting parking on the north side of Niles Street
between Baker Street and the City Limits, were received and ordered
placed on file.
Rejection of proposed ordinance
prohibiting parking on the north side
of Niles Street and Director of Public
Works instructed to prepare estimate of
cost of removing parkway on Niles Street
for consideration at 1954-55 budget hearing.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, proposed ordinance
prohibiting parking on the north side of Niles Street was rejected,
and the Director of Public Works was instructed to prepare plans and
specifications together with estimate of the cost for the removal of
the parkway on Niles Street, for consideration by the Council at
1954-55 budget hearings.
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1954 - 5
Mayor's statement that no further arguments
would be heard on the closing of "~' Street,
overruled.
This being the time set for the Council to give its decision
relative to the closing of "~' Street, the N~yor made a statement that the
hearing was closed, and no further arguments would be heard. It was
moved by Croes, seconded by Saunders, that an appeal be taken and the
Mayor's statement overruled. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Saunders,
Noes: Eveleth, Vest
Declined to Vote: Carnakis
Absent: None
Every
Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-54
ordering the vacation of "~' Street
16th Street, and the alley through
Block 327, in the City of Bakersfield.
interested person present was given an opportunity to be
City
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
heard relative to the closing of "~' Street, and upon a motion by Evel. eth,
seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 22-54 ordering the vacation of portions
of "~' Street, 16th Street, and the alley through Block 327, in the
of Bakersfield, C~lifornia, was adopted as read by the following
Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Vest
Saunders, Sullivan'
None
Street Right of Way Deed from the
County of Kern conveying all that
certain parcel of land which was formerly
"~' Street to the City of Bakersfield,
referred to the City Attorney for his'
study.
Upon a motion by
Way Deed from the County
Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Street Right of
of Kern conveying to the City of Bakersfield
all that pertain parcel of land which was formerly "U' Street, lying
between the northerly line of 16th Street and the southerly line of
Truxtun Avenue, was referred to the City Attorney for his study.
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1954 6
City~Manager authorized to confer with
the County Board of Supervisors .relative
to the opening and improving of ',~, Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was authorized to confer with the County Board of Supervisors relative
to the opening and improving of "~' Street.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
1004 New Series amending Subdivision
(b) of Section'8 of Ordinance No.
879 New Series.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Emergency
Ordinance No. 1004 New Series amending Subdivision (b) of Section 8~of
Ordinance No. 879 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, California, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes:. None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-54
urging location of an Air Academy in
California.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 23-54
urging the location of an Air Academy in California, 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. 91
denying variance to permit the
construction of multiple family dwellings
containing eight dwelling units in
each building on that property designated
as 3017 Bank-Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 91 denying variance to permit the construction of multiple family
dwellings containing eight dwelling units in each building on that property
designated as 3017 Bank Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Qarnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Ves{
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1954 - 7
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 92
denying variance to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a care on
that property designated as 1110 Belle
Terrace.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 92 denying a variance to permit the construction, operation and
maintenance of a care on that property designated as 1110 Belle Terrace,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1005 New
Series naming the alley lying easterly
of Jewerr Avenue between 30th and 34th
Streets "Claflin Way."
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, Ordinance No.:
1005 New Series naming the alley lying easterly of Jewett Avenue between
30th and 34th Street "Claflin Way", was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Agreement with Bakersfield
City School District for construction
and use of a sanitary sewer in Columbus
Street - Mayor authorized to sign.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Agreement with
the Bakersfield City School District for the construction and use of a
sanitary sewer in Columbus Street was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
Approval of Tract No. 1700 and Mayor
authorized to sign contract and
specifications.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, it is ordered that
the Map of Tract No. 1700 be and the same is hereby approved; that the bond
of Ralph L. Smith, Jr., as principal and C. L. Gibson and Maurice St. C~air
as sureties, in the sum of $1100.00 for the payment of taxes and special
assessments collected as taxes be, and the same is hereby approved; an~
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1954 - S
that the said map accompanied by the certificate of Title Insurance and
Trust Company showing that title to said property is vested in Kern Co~mty
Land Company, Standard Gasoline Company, Standard 0il Company of California,
and Union Oil Company of California, Ralph L. Smith, Jr. and Edna Smith,
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 us~. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587
of the Business and Professions Code, the City Council hereby waives the
requirement of signature of the
NAME
Kern County Land Company
following:
INTEREST
Mineral Rights
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the face
of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized to sign
the Contract and Specifications of Tract No. 1700 on behalf of the City.
Councilman Sullivan voted in the negative on this motion.
Approval of Tract No.. 1709 and ~ayor
authorized to sign Contract and
Specifications on behalf of the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, it is ordered that
map of Tract No. 1709 be, and the same is hereby approved; and that the
said map accompanied by certificate of Title Insurance and Trust Company
showing that title to said property is vested in Kern County. Land Company,
Ralph L. Smith, Jr., and Edna M. Smith, is ordered recorded in the office
of the County Recorder; 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 l~rofess£ons
Code, the City Council hereby waives the requirement of signature of the
following: :
NAME
Kern County Land Company
INTEREST
Mineral Rights
Bakersfield, California, April 19, 1954 - 9
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the seal of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, and the Mayor is authorized to sign
the Contract and Specifications of Tract No. 1709 on behalf of the City.
Allowance of Claims,
Upon a motion by Saunders, 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.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
necessary documents to make salary
adjustments and carry out recommendations
made by the Governmental Efficiency
Committee, to become effective June 1,
1954.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare necessary documents to make salary
adjustments and carry out recommendations made by the Governmental
Eificiency Committee, to become effective June 1, 1954.
Approval of recommendation of the City
Manager relative to surface encroachments
in City Streets..
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the City Manager's
recommendation ~hat policy be established that surface encroachments
in City Streets~shall not be closer than six feet to the curb on major
streets and not closer than four feet to the curb on local streets,
was approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Evelet~, the Council
~AYOR of the/~ity of Bakersfield,C~lif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLEIiK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield,- California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock p.M. April 26, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by Rabbi Irving Ganz of the First
Hebrew Congregation.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Councilman Croes took his seat in the Council Chamber at
this time.
Opening bids for Park Concessions.
This being the time set to open bids for operation of concessions
in City parks, bid of J. E. Stanley was opened, examined and declared,
this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded
by Saunders, bid of J. E. Stanley to operate concession in Beale
Park for $15.00 per month plus 6% of the gross sales, was accepted.
Opening bids for alteration of
existing building on City's parking
lot at 20th and L Streets.
This being the time set to.open bids for the alteration of
existing building on City's parking lot at 20th and L Streets, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the bids were referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish Cab Chassis, 16,000# G.V.W.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish Cab Chassis, 16,000# G.V.W., for a net bid of
$2,433.94 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of communication from
Kern County Sports Car Club, Inc.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the Kern County Sports Car Club, Inc. thanking the Council for assisting
in making the first annual Bakersfield Road Race a success, was received
and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1954 - 2
Reception of report from State
Controller on estimate of Apportionments
to be made from the Motor Vehicle License
Fee Fund during the 1954-55 fiscal year~
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded bY Vest, report from the State
Controller showing the amount estimated to be paid to Bakersfield during
the 1954-55 fiscal year as apportionments of motor vehicle license fees,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager authorized to returh
deposit to Title Insurance and Trust
Company upon withdrawal of their
offer to purchase Beale Memorial
Library Site.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the City Manager
was authorized to return deposit check in the amount of $4,200~.00
to the Title Insurance and Trust Company who have withdrawn their offer
to purchase site of the Beale Memorial Library.
Reception of copy of commdni6ation
sent out by the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations d~nying application
to solicit funds in the City.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, copy.of letter
sent to the Passionist Father Missions by the Board of Charity Appeals ant
Solicitations denying application to solicit funds in the City, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications from Senators
Kuchel and Knowland acknowledging receipt
of resolutions urging water storage in
~Isabella Dam for recreational purposes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, communications
from Senators Kuchel and Knowland acknowledging receipt of resolutions
urging the storage of 50,000 acre feet of water in the Isabella Reservoir
fDr recreational purposes, were received and ordered placed on file.
Data from Housing Authority of the Cqunty
'of Kern for use by the Council in accepting
dedication and vacation of certain streets,
alleys and public utility easements in the
Oro Vista Housing l)roject referred to the
Director of Public Works for his study and
· recommendation.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, data submitted by
the Rousing Authority of the County bf Kern for use by the Council in
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Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1954 - 3
accepting dedication and vacation of certain streets, alleys and public
Utility easements in the Ore Vista Mousing Project, was referred to the
Director of Public Works f6r his study and recommendation.
Permission granted the United States
Navy and Bakersfield Art Association
to use the First Christian Church
Building for U.S. Navy Sponsored Art
Exhibition.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, permission was
granted the United States Navy and the Bakersfield Art Association
to use the First Christian Church Building for U.S. Navy Sponsored
exhibition of famous combat paintings, commencing May 13, 1954 to
May 19, 1954. :
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$200.00 from Account No. 11-106-698
to Account No. 11-030-302.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $200.00 from Account No. 11-106-698, City
Manager Contingencies, Transfers to Other Funds, to Account No.
11-030-302, C~ty Clerk, Administration of Office, Legal Advertising.
City Auditor authorized to make
transfers in amount of $1900.00
for continued operation of the Sewage
Treatment Plant for the balance of the
year.
Upon a motion by Vest,
was authorized to make
Account No. 11-106-698,
Funds:
seconded by Saunders, the City Auditor
the following transfers in amount of $1900.00 from
City Manager Contingencies, Transfers to Other
Account 11-545-327,.Public Works Department,
Sewers and Sewage Treatment, Water Purification
Agents
Accoun~ 11-545-335, Repairs of Stationary
Equipment
Account 11-545-204, Propane Gas
Account 11-545-365, Plumbing Materials
Account 11-545-399, Supplies, Materials
and Parts, NOC
$100.00
665.00
800.00
75.00
260.00
Bakersfield, California, APril 26, 1954 - 4
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1006 New
Series amending Sections 54, 62, 63
and 72 of Ordinance No. 815 New Series
and repealing Ordinance No. 947 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance No.
1006 New Series amending Sections 54, 62, 63 and 72 of Ordinance No.
815 New Series and repealing Ordinance No. 947 New Series, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
City Maaager's Report on Unimproved
Streets in the City deferred for
Council s~udy.
Upon a motion by ~roes, seconded by Vest, City Manager's report
on Unimproved Streets in the City was deferred for study by the Council.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1007
New Series regulating the constr~ction,
maintenance, sanitation and conduct of
Trailer Parks in the City of Bakersfield.
No.
and conduct of trailer parks in the City
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: C~rnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, Emergency Ordinance
1007 New Series regulating the construction, maintenance, sanitation
of Bakersfield, California, was
Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Adoption of Ordinance No..1008 New
Series amending Subdivision (b)
of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 879
New Series of the City .of Bakersfield.
U~on a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No.
1008 New Series amending Subdivision (b) of Section 3 of Ordinance
No. 879 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Carnakis
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
City Manager Gunn appointed to serve
as Vice-chairman on the County Civil
Defense Council.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, City Manager
Gunn was appointed to serve on the County Civil Defense Council in the
position of Vice-chairman.
Letter from State Division of Highways
relative to revision of contract for
left turn signals at the Brundage Lane
and California Avenue intersections with
U.S. 99 ordered spread on the minutes.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the following
letter from State Division of Highways relative to revision of contract for
left turn signals at the Brundage Lane and California Avenue intersections
with U.S. 99 was ordered spread on the minutes:
April 13, 1954
Mr. Joe Holfelder
Director of l~ublic Works
City Hall
Bakersfield, California
Dear Mr. Holfelder:
Bids were opened recently for the contract for left turn
signals at the Brundage Lane and California Avenue intersections with
U.S. 99. The lowest bid offered was much higher than our engineers'
estimates and for this reason all bids were rejected by our Headquarters.
The State is now contemplating the readvertising of this
contract. We have, however, revised our estimate and wish to know
whether or not the City would prefer to negotiate a new agreement for
the increased estimate. The original agreement was for an estimated
cost to the City of $1187.50, the exact amount to be determined at the
completion of the contract. The revised estimate increases this cost
to the City to $1750.00.
If it is agreeable with the City Council, we can continue
with the original agreement, since the exact cost to the City was not
established. We would appreciate your letting us know the sentiments
of the City at your earliest opportunity so that we may notify our
Headquarters that everything has been cleared for the readvertising.
Yours very truly,
E. T. SCOTT
District Engineer
Bakersfield, California, April 26, 1954 - 6
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Vest,
the Council
~.YOR oT the Cl~l
of Bakersfield,
California
ATTEST:
CITY CLEI~K ~and ]~x-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. May 3, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Father Edward Poshen
of St. Joseph's Church in East Bakersfield.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 26, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Action award of bid for alteration
of existing building on City's parking
lot deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, action on award
of bid for alteration of existing building on City's parking lot at 20th
and L Streets, was deferred for one week.
Hearing on petition from Sill Properties,
Inc. for change in district boundaries of
that certain property located on the
north side of 19th Street between Oak and
Elm Streets, recessed.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of Sill
Properties, Inc. for change in the District Boundaries from an R-1
(One Family Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District
of that certain property located on the north side of 19th Street between
Oak and Elm Streets, all interested persons present were given an
opportunity to be heard. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth,
the hearing was recessed for
obtain and present his plans
consideration of the Council.
fifteen minutes to enable Mr. Sill to
for the proposed rezoning for the
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution denying petition of Frank E. West
to change the district boundaries of certain
property located on the east side of Chestnut
Street.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of Frank E. West
to amend zoning ordinance by changing the district boundaries of that
certain property located on the east side of Chestnut Street from an A
(Agricultural) District to an R-3 (Limited Multiple Residential) District
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1954 - 2
and from an R-3 (Limited Multiple Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail
Business) District, all interested persons present were given an opportunity
to be heard. In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare resolution denying the petition.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution denying petition of Paul R.
Michener to change the district boundaries
of that certain property located on the west
side of Chestnut Street north of 24th Street.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of Paul R.
Michener to amend zoning ordinance by changing the district boundaries of
that certain property located on the west side of Chestnut Street north of
24th Street from an A'(Agricultural) District to an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Residential) District, all interested persons present were given an
opportunity to be heard. In accordance with recommendation of the Planning
Commission, upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare resolutidn denying the petition.
City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance
amending the zoning ordinance of the Citx of
Bakersfield granting petition of the Housing
Authority of the County of Kern for change of
district boundaries of that certain property
located on the south side of California Avenue
between Owens and Robinson Streets and the South
Side of California Avenue between Miller Street
and Lakeview Avenue.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of the Rousing
Authority of the County of Kern to amend zoning ordinance by changing the
district boundaries of that certain property located on the south side of
California Avenue between Owens and Robinson Streets and the south side of
California Avenue between Miller Street and Lakeview Avenue from an Interim
R-1 (One Family Residential) District to a C-2 (General Commercial)
District, all interested persons present were give~ an opportunity to be
heard. Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New
Series granting the petition.
Bakersfield, California, Nay 3, 1954 - 3
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution denying petition of Sill
Properties, Inc. for change in district
boundaries of that certain property
located on the north side of 19th Street
between Oak and Elm Streets.
Recessed hearing on petition of Sill l~roperties, Inc. to change
the district boundaries of that certain property located on the north side
of 19th Street between Oak and Elm Streets, was resumed. Mr. Sill was
given an opportunity to present plans for proposed construction in event
property is rezoned. In accordance with recommendation o£ the Planning
Commission, upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare resolution denying the petition.
City Attorney instructed to prepare.
amendment to proposed zoning ordinance
incorporating changes recommended by
Western Oil and Gas Association.
This being the time set for continuing hearing on Proposed
Land Use Zoning Ordinance and Nap, all interested persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded
by Sullivan, the City Attorney was instructed to amend the proposed
ordinance by incorporating changes as suggested by the Western Oil and
Gas Association.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to proposed zoning ordinance
providing for a simple majority of the
Council to affirm decision of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare amendment to proposed zoning ordin~e
providing for a simple majority of the Council to affirm decision of the
Planning Commission.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to proposed zoning ordinance
providing that all changes in land use
be reverted back to the existing zoning
ordinance except those areas which are
under an interim zoning ordinance.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to the proposed zoning ordinance
which would provide that all changes in land use would be reverted back to
the existing zoning ordinance except those areas which are under an
interim zoning ordinance.
Bakersfield, California, May 3, 1954 - 4
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to proposed zoning ordinance
deleting all reference to commercial
signs and to work with the Planning
Commission to prepare a separate sign
ordinance.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare amendment to proposed zoning ordinance deleting
all reference to commercial signs and to work with the Planning Commission
to draw up a Separate sign ordinance.
Hearing on Proposed Land Use Ordinance
and Map continued until May 24, 1954.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, that the hearing
on the proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance and Map be continued until
Monday, May 17, 1954. Substitute motion made by Sullivan, seconded by
Saunders, that the hearing be continued until ~ay 24, 1954, carried
unanimously.
Reception of petitions and communication
from Bakersfield Art Association urging
the Council to remodel the Christian Church
Building at 16th and "I" Streets for use
as a civic auditorium.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, petitions signed
by approximately 100 residents of the City, together with a communication
from the Bakersfield Art Association, urging the Council to strengthen and
remodel the Christian Church Building at 16th and "I" Streets to be used
as a civic auditorium, and a meeting place for conventions, gatherings,
clubs and recreational purposes, was received and ordered placed on file..
Approval of specifications for the
classification of Assistant City Manager,
as submitted by the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan,'specifications
for the classification of Assistant City Manager, as submitted by the Civil
Service Board of Miscellaneous Departments were approved, and ordered
placed on file.
Approval of amended specifications to the
classification of Civil Engineer as submitted
by the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, amended specifications
to the classification of Civil Engineer as submitted by the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments were approved, a~d ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, Nay 3, 1954 - 5
Approval of salary increase for
Jordan N. Young, traffic painter,
effective Nay 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Salary increase
for Jordan N. Young from Step 4 to 5, effective Nay l, 1954, was approved.
Council rescinds policy declaration
in Ninute Order of Narch 14, 1938.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins~ the Council
rescinded policy declaration contained in Ninute Order of Narch 14, i[938,
which provided that all streets and alleys proposed for Opening, whether
previously dedicated to public use or not, shall be improved in accordance
with Section 6~ Ordinance No.~ 424 New Series.
Director of Public Works authorized to
improve and maintain all dedicated streets
in accordance with recommendations contained
in City Nanager's report on Unimproved
Streets and alleys in the City.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the Director of
Public Works was instructed to pave all dedicated streets with 2" plant
mix surface on 3" untreated rock base, where curbs and gutters have been
installed at expense of property owners. Where property owners have
not installed curbs and gutters, the Director of Public Works was
instructed to pave dedicated streets with a 3' road mix surface.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a.motion by Collins, seconded by Saunders, claims as audited
by ,the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
NAYOR of the City~f Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, Nay 10, 1954
Ninutes of the reguIar meeting o£ the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in. the Council ~hamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. Nay 10, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Tom Miller of the Full
Gospel Tabernacle.
Ninutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1954 were read and
approved as read.
Action on award of bid for lateration
of existing building on City's parking
lot deferred indefinitely..
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, action on
award of bid for alteration of existing building on City's parking lot
at 20th and L Streets, was deferred indefinitely.
Reception of communication from Corps
of Engineers, U.S. army, re reservation
of water in the Isabella Reservoir for
recreational purposes.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication
from Corps of Engineers, U.S. army, relative to application for a
reservation of 50,000 acre feet of water in the Isabella Reservoir for
recreational purposes was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications urging
the remodeling of the Christian Church.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communications,
urging the Council to give serious consideration to strengthening and
remodeling the Christian Church building for use as a civic auditorium, were
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Final Opinion from Orrick,
Dahlquist, Herrington & Sutcli£fe, bond
attorneys, relative to City of Bakersfield
1954 City Hall Bonds, Series B.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Final Opinion from
Orrick, Dahlquist, Herrington & Sutcliffe, bond attorneys, relative
to City of Bakersfield 1954 City Hall Bonds, Series B, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, May lO, 1954 - 2
Reception of communication from Planz
Park Civic Group thanking the Council
for work done in the subdivision.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Planz Park Civic Group thanking the Council for work done on driveways
in this subidivision~ was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Senator
William F. Knowland relative to location of
Air Academy in California.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, communication from
Senator William F. Knowland relative to location of Air Academy in
California, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of copy of communication from
Robert E. Scherb, M.D., to Herbert P. Sears
relative to proposed Grade Separation
District.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, copy of communication
to Herbert P. Sears from Robert E. Scherb, M.D., relative to the formation
of proposed grade separation district, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Policy of Council that City Manager and
staff acquaint citizens with factual
information relative to formation of
proposed Grade Separation District.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, it was
determined that it is the policy of the Council to authorize the City
Manager and his staff to use all methods of communication to acquaint
citizens of this community with all the factual information relative
to the formation of the proposed Grade Separation District.
Reception of communication from
County Clerk advising that date of hearing
on petition of City for exemption from
County Tax levy for structural fire
Pro~ction had been set for July 20, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes,' seconded by Eveleth, communication from
County Clerk advising that July 20, 1954 had been fixed as the date
for hearing on petition of City of Bakersfield for exemption from levy
of any and all county taxes for structural fire protection, was received
and ordered placed on file, and the City Manager and Fire Chief were
authorized to attend the hearing.
Bakersfield, California, May 10, 1954 - 3
Reception of communication from Congressman
Harlan Hagen relative to extablishment of
a minimum lake back of Isabella Dam.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
Congressman Harlan Hagen relative to establishment of a minimum lake back of
Isabella Dam was received and ordered placed on file.
Request from Bakersfield Insurance Board
Association relative to painting of safety
slogan on crosswalks in.the City referred
to the Traffic Authority with power to act.
.Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, request from
Bakersfield Insurance Board Association that traffic safety slogan be
painted on crosswalks.in the City was referred to the Traffic A~uthority
with power to act.
Mayor authorized to sign petition to
Board of Supervisors of the County of
Kern requesting annexation of territory
designated as "OakPark."
Upon a motion by Croes,, seconded by Sullivan, the Mayor was
authorized to sign petition to the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Kern requesting annexation of territory designated as "Oak Park" to the
City of Bakersfield, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1009 New Series
amending the District Map adopted by
Section 2.1 of Zoning Ordinance No. 501
New Series of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1009 New Series amending the District Map adopted by Section 2.1 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New Series of the City of Bakersfield, California,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 93
denying petition of Sill Properties,
Inc. to amend Zoning Ordinance No.
501 New Series by changing the District
boundaries on the north side of 19th
Street between Oak and Elm Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 93 denying petition of Sill Properties, Inc. to amend Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 New Series, by changing the district boundaries on the
north side of 19th Street between Oak and Elm Streets, 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. 94
denying petition of Frank E. West to
amend Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New
Series by changing the district boundaries
on the east side of Chestnut Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, Zoning Resolution
No. 94 denying petition of Frank E. West to amend Zoning Ordinance No.
501 New Series by changing the district boundaries on the east side of
Chestnut 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. 95
denying petition of Paul H. Nichener
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New
Series by changing the district boundaries
on the west side of Chestnut Street north
of 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Zoning Reso].ution
No. 95 denying petition of Paul R. Michener to amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 501 New Series by changing the district boundaries on the west side
of Chestnut Street north of 24th Street, was adopted as read by the
£ollowing vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
. Bakersf-ield, California, May 10, 1954 - 5
Uate of hearing set on petition of John
C. Murdock to amend Zoning Ordinance No.
'501 New Series by changing thg district
boundaries of that certain property south of
California Avenue between Collins Way and
'the Southern Pacific Railway Track from an
Interim R-1 (One Family Residential) District
to an M-2 (Heavy Ihdustrial) District.
A certificate of' findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending the denial of petition of John C'~ Murdock to amend Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 NeW Series of the City of Bakersfield by changing the
district boundaries of that certain property so6th of California Avenue
between Collins Way and the Southern Pacif{c Railway Track from an
Interim H-1 (One Family Residential) District to an M-2 (Heavy Indistrial)
District was read, and upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan,
June 1, 1954 was fixed as the time for hearing on the matter before the
Council.
· Approval of Change Order No. 1 to
deduct $51,000.00 from contract for
construction of City Hall.
Upon a motion by Saunders, sedonded by Croes, Change Order No. 1
to Brooks, Williams & Macco, Constructors, for deduction of $51,000.00
from the contract for construction of City Hall was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to ~ign same on behalf of the~ City.
City Auditor authorized to transfer $500.00
from Account No. 11-238-698 to Account No.
25-412-523'.
Upon a motioh by Collins, seconded by Saunders, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfernS500.00 from Account No. 11-238-698, City
Auditor Transfer to Other Funds, to Account No. 25-412-523, Fire Departmeut
Capital Outlay, Structures, for the construction of a mamhole on the
outfall main to connect the new fire station at Planz Road and Chester
Avenue with the sewer system.
City Auditor authorized to transfer $152.38
from Account Nol 11-025-670 to Account No.
81-610-375. :
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eyeleth, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $152.38 from Account No. 11-025-670, City
Council Unapplied Appropriations, to Account No. 81-610-375, Public Works,
~kersfield, California, May 10, 1954 - 6
Equipment Naintenance, Motor Vehicles, Accessories, to cover the cost
of materials used in the alteration of a truck for animal transportation.
Previous ~ction of Counpil~ rescinded,
and City Attorney instructed to work
with the Planning Commission to incorporate
new section relating to signs and billboards
within the framework of the proposed Zoning
Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, action of the
Council at meeting of May 3, 1954 ordering the preparation of an amendment
to proposed zoning ordinance which would delete all reference to commercial
signs, was rescinded, and the City Attorney was instructed to incorporate
new sectio~ relating to signs and billboards within the framework of
the proposed zoning ordinance.
Allowance of Claims.,
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$800.00 from Account No. 25-579-524
to Account No. 25-579-510.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $800.00 from Account No. 25-579-524, Capital
Outlay, Parks, Non-structural Improvements, to Account No. 25-579-51£1,
CapitalOutlay, Parks, Playground Equipment for the purchase of vacuum
cleaning equipment for the p~rk pools.
Mayor authorized to execute deed to
Title Insurance and Trust Company for
Beale Memorial Library property.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Vest, the Nayor was
authorized to execute deed to the Title Insurance and Trust Company for
Beale Memorial Library Property.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
NAYOR of the City o~akersfield,California
ATTEST: ~
' ~ Clerk~~t
CITY CLEEK ~-uxxlclo he Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 17, 1954
Minutes or, the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. May 17, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Crees, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Collins '
Invocatinn was given by the Reverend Ralph Cox, Rector of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of. May 10, 1954 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of communication from Robert
N. Eddy, architect, accepting fixed fee
for Bakersfield City Hall.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Robert N. Eddy, architect,. accepting change from a percentage to a
fixed
fee for the Bakersfield City Hall, was received and ordered
Reception of letter from Merchant's
Association of Bakersfield, Inc.
relative to proposed formation of
grade separation district.
placed on
file.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Crees, letter from
Merchant's Association of Bakersfield, Inc. relative to proposition to
form a grade separation district for the purpose of constructing four
overpasses and underpasses at railroad crossings in four tentatively
proposed locations, was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of salary increases
effective June 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth,
salary increases were approved effective June 1, 1954:
NAME POSITION, FROM
E. J. Blain Patrolman Step 3
E. J. Burchett Patrolman 3
C. A. Honor Patrolman 3
L. V. Hurst Patrolman 3
D. E. Hammond Hoseman 3
L. E. Reed IHoseman 3
E. W. Wyatt Hoseman 3
B. L. Tacker Hoseman 3
Elgin Williams Building Inspector 3
the following
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Bakersfield, California, May 17, 1954
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
Junior Chamber of Commerce thanking the
Council for assistance received in making recent
circus project a success.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, letter from
Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce thanking the Council for its assistance
in making recent circus project a success, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communication from Public
Housing Administration returning deposit
on bid for purchase of Santa Fe and
'Southern l~acific Housing l~rojects.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, communication
from Public Housing Administration advising that the City had not been
the successful bidder for the Sant~ Fe and Southern l~alcific Housing
Projects and returning $2500.00 cashier's check which represented good
faith deposit, was received and ordered placed on file, and the check
was ordered returned to the City treasury.
Reception of communication from Western
Oil and Gas Association relative to suggested
sign ordinance.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, communication
from Western Oil and 6as Association advising that copies of a suggested
sign ordinance had been forwarded to the City Attorney, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Attorney's report on
ordinance to control the purchase of
~firearms in the City.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, the City
Attorney's report on the subject of the city passing an ordinance controlling
the purchase of firearms in the City, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Treasurer'~ Financial
Report for April, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for April, 1954, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, May 17, 1954 - 3
Approval of recommendations contained
in City Manager's report on traffic
signals and intersection lighting.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, recommendations
contained in City Manager's report relative to installation of improved
lighting at the "Traffic Circle' and installation of traffic signals and[
improved intersection lighting at Brundage Lane and "H" Street, were
approved.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution expressing confidence of
Council in Chief of Police Grayson.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution expressing the confidence of the
City Council in Chief of Police Grayson.
City Tax Collector instructed to enforce
provisions of the Use Tax Drdinance.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City Tax
Collector was instructed to enforce the provisions of the Use Tax Ordinauce.
Approval of Plans and Specifications for
P-Q Street sewer, and authorization granted to
advertise for bids. -
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, plans and
specifications for the construction of P-Q Street sewer were approved, and
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for the work.
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-54 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited
territor~ designated as Planz Park #3,
and setting date of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No. 24--54
of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Planz Park #3,
and setting date of hearing thereon as June 21, 1954, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, ~Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Collins
Bakersfield, C~lifornia, May 17, 1954 - 4
Approval of Agreement with Rex Whittemore
for Storm Drain in Tract No. 1738, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Sullivan, Agreement with
Rex Whittemore for connection of a storm drain in Tract No. 1738 was
approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same on behalf of the City.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
various funds for the alteration of
the building located on the City's
parking lot at 20th and L Streets.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer funds to Account No. 25-590-522F, Public Works,
Capital Outlay, General, Buildings, for the alteration of the building
located on the City's parking lot a{ 20th and L Streets, from the following
accounts:
$7000
$4ooo
$ 500
$1ooo
11-238-698, City Auditor, Transfer to Other Funds
11-020-621, City Council,. Donations
11-030-101, City Clerk, Salary and Wages
11-025-670, City Council, Unapplied Appropriations
Acceptance of bid of Forest Frasier
for the alteration of the building
located on the City's parking lot at 20th
and L Streets.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Forest Fra~sier
for the alteration of the building located on the City's parking lot at
20th and L Streets, for a base bid of $14,632.00 plus Alternate A of $6,969.00,
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
City Auditor authorized to issue warrant
for one month's salary to retiring Assistant
Chief of the Fire Department Claude Jones.
In accordance with Section (200~ 19 of the Charter, upon a motion
by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City Auditor was authorized to issue a
warrant for one month's salary to retiring Assistant Chief of the Fire
Department Claude Jones for meritorious service rendered to the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, claims as audited by
~e Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to
~sue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
' Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, $h~Council adjourned.
ATTEST: NAYOR O~ THE CI~ OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIF.
CITY CL~I{K and Ex-Offic£o ~lerk~ of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
at eight o'clock P. M. May 24, 1954.
Present: Carnaki$, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders,
Absent: None
of the City of
the City Hall Annex
St. John's Lutheran Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17,
approved as read.
This being the time set
Land Use Zoning Ordinance and Map,
given an opportunity to be heard..
Invocation was given by the Reverend Richard Jagels,
Pastor of
1954 were read and
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to the proposed zoning ordinance
which would permit outdoor advertising
signs in a C-1 zone.
for further hearing on the proposed
all interested persQns present were
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
N6es:
Absent:
Eveleth, the City Attorney was instructed to amend the proposed zoning
ordinance to permit outdoor advertising signs in a C-1 zone subject to
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approval of the
Council, without a public hearing having been held. The motion
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan
Carnakis, Saunders, Vest
None
Action on proposed Land'Use Zoning
Ordinance and Map deferred until meeting
of June l, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, action on the
proposed Land Use Zoning Ordinance and Map was deferred until meeting of
June 1, 1954.
Acceptance of donation of picnic tables
for City Parks from Bakersfield Junior
Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, communication from
the Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce submitting plans for the
construction of picnic tables to be donated to the City Parks, was
~ceived and ordered placed on file, the tables were gratefully accepted,
md the City Clerk was instructed to direct a letter of thanks to the
.Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce for its generous gift to the City.
Sullivan, Vest
Reception of communication from
National Safety Council.
Upon a motion by C~oe~, seconded by Eveleth, communication from
the National Safety Council advising that the California Safety Council
is not a member of the National Safety Council, was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare the
necessary ordinance and resolutions to
declare the Sunset-Mayflower District
a redevelopment area.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance and resolutions
to declare the Sunset-Mayflower District a redevelopment area, within which
certain modifications of the present building code will be permitted.
Reception of i~vitation from City of
Shafter to attend dedication ceremonies
of new City Hall.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, communication
inviting the Council to attend the dedication ceremonies of the new Shafter
City Hall on May 27, 1954, was received and ordered placed on file, and a
letter of congratulations to be signed by the Mayor, was ordered sent to the
Shafter City Council.
City Manager authorized to make salary
adjustments in budget where necessary
due to errors in classification.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City Manager
was authorized to make necessary salary adjustments in 1954-55 budget where
errc~ have been made in classifications.
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-54 fixing
the salaries of certain officers and employees
in the City.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Croes, Resolution No. 25-54
fixing the salaries of certain officers and employees of the City
of Bakersfield, California, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Carnakis
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1954
Adoption. of Resolution No. 26-54
expressing confidence of the Council
in Chief of Police H. V. Grayson.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No.
26-54 expressing full confidence of the Council in the competence and
integrity of H. V. Grayson, Chief of Police, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting application
of Bakersfield City School District for
Use Permit to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of Washington
Junior High School.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting application of Bakersfield
City School District for Use Permit to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of Washington Junior High School in an Interim R-1
(One Family Residential) District.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting application
of Pleasant View Baptist Church requesting
a Use Permit to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a church on
the northwest corner of DeWolf and 9aley
Streets.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Zoning Resolution granting application of Pleasant
View. Baptist Church requesting a Use Permit to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a church on the northwest corner of DeWolf
and Haley Streets.
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.
Bakersfield, California, May 24, 1954 - 4
City Attorney instructed tQ prepare
amendments to the Sales Tax Ordinance.
City Manager instructe~ to explore
possibility of developing new sources
of revenue.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to the present sales tax ordinance
for consideration by the Council at meeting of June 7, 1954, which would
increase sales tax to 1% on purchases up to $100, and provide that present
1/2% would apply on purchases over"S100; also, prepare alternate ordinance
which would provide for a 1% service tax. The City Manager was instructed
to (a) explore the possibility of meeting the revenue needs in some
other manner (b) trim down the present budgets (c) determine with a little
more accuracy the amount of money which would be gained by the adoption
of an additional 1/2% sales tax or a 1% services.tax (d) learn from
the City Assessor what has been done relative to increasing assessed
valuations in the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders
Noes: Collins, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
adjourned.
seconded by Saunders,
the Council
ATTEST:
~NAYOR'of the C'ty of Bakersfield,-C~lif.
CITY CLEEK - ClO Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. June 1, 1954.
Present: Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan
Absent: Carnakis, Croes, Vest
Due to the absence of Mayor Carnakis, Councilman Saunders
acted as Mayor Pro-tem.
Invocation was given by the Reverend William Eisenhower of
the Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 24, 1954 were read
and approved as corrected.
Councilmen Croes and Vest took their seats in the Council
Chamber at this time.
Adoption of Land Use Zoning Ordinance
No. 1010 New Series, and Map.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Land Use
Zoning Ordinance No. 1010 New Series, and Map, with all reference to
R-3 and E-4 zones in C-O section changed to R-2 Zone, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest ~
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Letter ordered sent to the Planning
Commission commending them for excellent
work in drafting the Land Use Zoning
Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, a letter was
ordered sent to the Planning Commission, addressed to the chairman,
commending them for their excellent work in drafting the Land Use~
Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Commission instructed to make
a fair study to correct present zoning
on both sides of Baker Street from Truxtun
to California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Planning
Commission was instructed to make a fair study to correct the zoning
in the area on both sides of Baker Street from Truxtun to California
Avenue, from an M-1 to a C-2 zone, to correspond with the rest of
Baker Street, with area from Truxtun to California Avenue and from Baker
to Sonora Streets to be studied, in order that the zoning will confc~m
to the actual and potential use of the land.
Reception of City Attorney's report
relative to proposed sign ordinance.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
sign ordinance for consideration of the
Council.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, the City Attor:aey's
report relative to proposed sign ordinance was received and ordered placed
on file, and he was instructed to prepare an ordinance to replace the
present sign ordinanoe~ for the consideration of the Council.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution denying petition of
John C.-Murdock for proposed amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of John C.
Murdock for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the district
boundaries of that certain property south of California Avenue between
Collins Way and the Southern Pacific Railway Track
(One Family Residential) District to an M-2 (Heavy
and no protests or objections having been received,
from an Interim R-1
Industrial) District,
in accordance with
recommendation of the Planning Commission, upon a motion by Sullivan,
seconded by Collins, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare zoning
resolution denying the petition.
Reception of communication from State
Division of Highways advising that state
buildings and other installations will be
removed from Weill Park by October 1, 1954.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Croes, communication irom
State Division of Highways advising that all state buildings and other
installations would be removed from Weill Park by October l, 1954, was
received and ordered placed on file, and the City Manager was
instructed to advise the state that these arrangements will be satisfactory
with the City.
Reception of communication from Rex
F. Whittemore advising.of installation
of chain-link fence in Tract 1620. City
Engineer instructed to write letter
accepting fence, providing it meets
City specifications.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication from
Rex F. Whittemore advising that chain-link fence has been installed in
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1954 - 3
Tract 1620 along the Kern .Island Canal, was received and ordered placed
on file, and the City Engineer was instructed to direct a letter to the
Veterans Administration accepting the fence and agreeing to maintain it,
,if the fence meets City's specifications.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for equipment replacement for
ensuing year.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor
was authorized to make the following transfer of funds from Account No.
11-238-698, Auditor's Transfer to Other Funds:
Fund 82
Fund 83
Fund 84
Equipment ~eplacement, Public Works $56,602
Equipment Replacement, Fire Department 11,640
Equipment Replacement, Police Department 5,640
Approval of Plans for curbs and gutters
in Wayside Park, and authorization granted
to advertise for bids for the work.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, Plans for
construction of curbs and gu'tters at WayslOe Park were approved,
authorization was granted to advertise for bids for the work.
Authorization granted to advertise
for informal bids for construction
of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and cross
drains in the City.
and
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, authorization was
granted to advertise for informal bids for the construction of curbs,
gutters, sidewalks and cross drains in the City.
Adoption of Zoning ResOlution No. 96
granting a variance to permit the construction
of Washington Junior High School.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 96 granting a variance to the Bakersfield City School District to permit
the construction and operation of Washington Junior High School, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, ~Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1954
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 97
granting a variance to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance
of a church on the northwest corner of
De Wolf and Haley Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Resolution No..
97 granting variance to Pleasant View Baptist Church to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a church on the northwest
corner of DeWolf and Haley Streets, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Mayor authorized to sign contract
with Ed Stanley for operation of
Concession stand at Beale l~ark.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Mayor was
authorized to sign contract with Ed Stanley for the operation of coneession
stand at Beale Park.
Mayor authorized to sign Agreement
with Forrest Frasier for remodeling
of building on parking lot at
2014 L Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins,
authorized to sign Agreement with Forrest Frasier
building on parking lot at 2014 L Street.
the Mayor was
for the remodeling of
Permit granted Clifford Galpin to
engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
No protests or objections having been received,
by Eveleth, seconded by Collins,
dba Clifford Galpin Motor Sales,
at 3314 Chester Avenue.
upon a motion
permit was granted Clifford Galpin~
to engage in business of automobile dealer
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for legal advertising for fiscal
year 1954-1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization was
granted to advertise for bids for legal advertising for fiscal year
1954-1955.
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Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1954 - 5
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for SC-3 and SC-4 Road Oil requirements
for fisca! year 1954-1955.
Upon a motion by Croes, ~econded by Eveleth, authorization was
granted to advertise for bids for 2000 tons SC-4 and SC-4 Road Oil
requirements for fiscal year 1954-1955.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for Selected Road Materials for
fiscal year 1954-1955.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, authorization was
granted to advertise for 17,000 tons Selected RoadsMaterials for fiscal
year 1954-1955.
Authorization granted to delay opening
bids for two weeks for the construction
of Unit #1 of the P-Q Streets Main Sewer,
and advertise for alternate bids on pipe
and jointM, using different specifications.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization was
granted to delay opening bids for two weeks for the construction of Unit #1
of the P-Q Streets Main Sewer, and advertise for alternate bids on pipe
and joints, using different specifications.
City Manager instructed to report on
number of condemned buildir~gs which have
not been repaired or rmzed, and which were
damaged in the earthquakes.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Manager
was instructed to make report to. the Council on the number of buildings
damaged by the earthquakes, which have not been repaired or razed.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion bY Croes, seconded by Collins, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes,
seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned. .
MA¥O~ of the ~.~y of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CL~K and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 7, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California! held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. June 7, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Croes
Invocation was given by Councilman Henry H. Collins.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 1, 1954 were read and
approved as read.
Opening bids for the resurfacing of 20th
Street between F and R Streets and Eye
Street between Truxtun Avenue and 23rd
Street.
This being the time set to open bids for the resurfacing of
20th Street between F and R Streets and Eye Street between Truxtun
Avenue and 2Srd Street, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined an~.-declared. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of
Rest Room buildings at Wayside Park
and Beale Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
Rest Room bpildings at Wayside Park and Beale Park, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth,
seconded by Saunders, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
study and recommendation.
Reception of bulletin from League of
California Cities relative to prohibiting
Interstate Transportation of Fireworks.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, bulletin from
League of California Cities relative to the passage of bill to prohibit
the transportation of fireworks into any state in which the sale of such
fireworks is prohibited, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of petition to remodel
Christian Church building.
Upon a motion by'Collins, seconded. by Eveleth, communication J~rom
four local physicians petitioning the Council to strengthen and remodel
the First Christian Church building~ was received and ordered placed on
file.
Bakersfield, California, June 7, 1954 - 2
Reception of memorandum from the
Planning Commission recommending that
steps be taken to acquire a park site
in the College Heights area~
Upon a motion by Saunders~ seconded by Eveleah, memorandum from
the Planning Commission recommending to the City Council that,steps be
taken to acquire a park site in the College Heights area before all
suitable land is subdivided or used for other purposes, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from the
Fifteenth District Agricultural
Association relative to Kern County Fair.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from the Fifteenth District Agricultural Association advising that
the dates for the annual Kern County Fair in 1954 are to be September
27 thnough October 3rd and requesting cooperation and assistance
in publicizing this civic event, was received ~nd ordered placed
on file.
City Manager's report on Christian
Church property and certain items
on agenda relative to the budget and
additional revenue sources laid over for
one week.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Manager's report on the Christian Church property, with recommendation
for the rehabilitation of same, together with all items on this
evening's agenda pertaining to the budget or additional revenue
sources, were held over for one week.
Discussion by the Council on subject of
sales tax increase and service tax
· deferred until after'the budget hearings.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, discussion by
the Council on the subject of a sales tax increase or a service tax
was deferred until after the budget hearings have been held.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 98
denying petition of John C. Murjdock
to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 501,
.New Series.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning
Resolution No. 98 denying petition of John C. Murdock to amend
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Bakersfield, ~lifornia, June 7, 1954 - 3
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New Series, by changing the district boundaries
south of California Avenue between Collins Way and the Southern Pacific
Railway Track , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Test
Noes: None
Absent: Crees
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance to
Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Association to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a hospital
on that property north of 34th Street and
west of Union Avenue.
In accordance with recommendation contained in Certificate of
Findings of Fact presented by the Planning Commission, upon a motion by
Collins, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting petition of the Greater Bakersfield Memorial
Hospital for variance to permitSthe constrdction, operation and
maintenance of a hospital on that property north o£ 34th Street and
west of Union Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
.zoning resolution denying variance
to Dee L. and Dorothy L. Abbott to
permit the construction of a four unit
apartment on that property b~tween
Niles and Oregon Street on the west
side of Stockton Street.
In accordance with recommendation contained in Certificate of
Findings of Fact presented by the Planning Commission, upon a motion by
Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a zoning resolution denying petition of Dee L. and Dorothy L. Abbott
for variance to permit the construction of a four unit apartment above
an existing eight unit garage and wash house on that property between
Niles and Oregon Streets on the west side of Stockton Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution denying variance to
Robert S. Coats to permit the operation
of a boarding house on that property
designated as 2120 B Street.
In accordance with recommendation contained in Certificate of
Findings of Fact presented by the Planning Commission, upon a motio~ by
Bakersfield', California, June 7, 1954 -- 4
Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
zoning resolution denying petition of Robert S. Coats for variance to
permit the operation of a boarding house in that proper}y designated as
2120 B Street.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting variance to
Dr. Leonard N. Gossard to permit the
operation of a chiropractic office and
retail sales of hearing aids on that
property designated as 1716 Forrest Street.
In accordance with recommendation contained in Certificate of
Findings of Fact presented by the Planning Commission, upon a motion by
Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
zoning resolution granting petition of Dr. Leonard N. Gossard for
variance to permit the operation of a chiropractic office and retail
sales of hearing aids on that property designated as 1716 Forrest Street.
Date of hearing fixed on petition
of Ralph L. Smith, Jr. to amend zoning
ordinance by changing the district boundaries
of that certain property located south of
Panorama Drive and East of River Blvd.
In accordance with recommendation contained in Certificate of
Findings of Fact presented by the Planning Commission, upon a motion
by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth,
June 28, 1954 at eight o'clock P.
Jr. to amend zoning ordinance No.
date of he~ring was fixed as
M., on petition of Ralph L. Smith,
501 New Series by changing the
district boundaries of that certain property located south of Panorama
Drive and East o~ River Blvd. from an Interim R-1 (One Family
Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District and an R-3
(Limited M~ltiple Residential) District.
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.
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Bakersfield, California, June 7, 1954 - 5
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance to amend the Building Code
which would permit the construction
of temporary classrooms at Hwwthorne
School.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Building Code ordinance
which would permit the Bakersfield City School District to construct
temporary classrooms at Hawthorne School grounds, which will not conform
to the present building code requirements.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance designating portions of East California
Avenue and Lakeview Avenue_&s Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance designating East California Avenue
between South King Street and the East City Limits and Lakeview
Avenue between Brundage Lane and East California Avenue as Streets
of Major Importance.
Commencement of hearings on
1954-1955 budget fixed as June 28, 1954.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Monday,
June 28, 1954, at ten o'clock A.M., was the time fixed for the
commencement of the hearings on the 1954-1955 budget.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the Qity of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY 'CI.F.~K a~n ~i r~e Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
o 75
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P.M. June 14, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eve~eth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by the Reverend Bob Bloom of the South
Side Assembly of God.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June
and approved as read.
7, 1954 were read
Opening bids for Official Advertising.
This being the time set to open bids for official advertising
for fiscal year endin~ June 30, 1955, bid of Bakersfield Californian
was opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the bid was referred
to the City Manager for investigation and report back to the Council
at meeting of June 21, 1954.
Opening bids for 2000 Tons SC-3
add SC-4 Road Oil.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2000 tons
SC-3 and SC-4 Road Oil, all bids received were publicly op~ned,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
' Opening bids for 17,000 Tons selected
Road Materials.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 17,000 tons
Selected Road Materials, 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.
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc. to
resurface 20th Street betweenF and R
Streets and Eye Street between Truxtun
Avenue and 23rd Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Dicco,
Inc. to resurface 20th Street between F and R Streets and Eye Street
between Truxtun Avenue and 23rd Street, for a total price of $70,852.00,
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign the contract covering the work.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954
979
2
Acceptance of bid of Frank Johnson for
construction of rest room buildings at
Wayside Park and Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Colllns, seconded by Vest, bid of Frank Johnson
for the construction of Rest Room Buildings at Wayside Park and Beale Park
for a total cost of $14,899.50 was accepted, all other bids were rejected,
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract covering the work.
Reception of communication from Recreation
Department advising that position of Male
Supervisor is occupied by Emergency Appointee.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, communication
from Recreation Department advising that position of Male Supervisor is
occupied by Emergency Appointee, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Bakersfield
Men's Painters Club endorsing the remodeling
of the Christian Church building.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication :From
Bakersfield Men's Painters Club endorsing the remodeling of the Christian
Church building, was received and ordered placed on file.
Copy of communication from Melvin W. Magnus,
attorney, relative to construction of dwellings
at 3017 Bank Street, referred to the City
Attorney for investigation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, copy of
communication addressed to Mr. Louis Deadrich, attorney, from Mr. Melvin
W. Magnus, attorney, relative to construction of dwellings at 3017 Baz~
Street, was referred to the.City Attorney for investigation.
Adoption of Resolution No. 27-54 adopting
.budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement
for expenditure of Gas Tax allocation for
.Major City Streets.
Upon a motion hy Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Resolution No.
27-54 adopting budget and approving Memorandum of Agreement with the State
of California~ for the expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City
Streets, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same on behalf of the City, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954 - 3
Reception of invitation from B. P.O.
Elks to attend Flag Day services.
Upon a motion'by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, invitation from
the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks to attend Flag Day services
to be held in their Lodge Room on Tuesday, June 15, 1954, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of petition from residents in
Homaker Tract protesting against the noise
created by the McCarthy Tank and Steel Co.
City Manager instructed to make investigation
and report back to the Council in two weeks.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, petition
containing the signatures of 98 residents of the Homaker Tract protes~ing
' against the noise created by the McCarthy Tank and Steel Company, was
received and ordered placed on file, and the City Manager was instructed
to make an investigktion relative to the protest and report back to
the Council in two weeks.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with the Housing Authority of the County
of Kern relative to alleged violations
being committed at Oro Vista Housing
Project.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
Manager was instructed to communicate with the Housing Authority of the
County of Kern calling attention to alleged violations being committed
at the Oro Vista Housing Project.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1011 New Series
amending Emergency Ordinance No. 582 New
Series.by adding thereto two Streets to be
designated as ~ajor City Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1011 New Series amending Emergency Ordinance No. 582 New Series by
adding thereto two streets to be designated as Major City Streets, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954 -- 4
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 99
granting a variance to permit construction,
etc. of the Greater Bakersfield Memorial
Hospital on property located north of 34th
Street and west of Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 99 granting a variance to permit construction, operation and maintenance
)f the Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on property located north of
34th Street and west of Union Avenue, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 100
denying variance to permit the construction
of a four unit apartment above an existing
eight unit garage and wash house on that
property between Niles and Oregon Street on
the west side of Stockton Street.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Zoning Resolution
No. 100 denying variance to Dee L. and Dorothy L. Abbott to permit the
construction of a four unit apartment above an existing eight unit garage
and wash house on that property between Niles and Oregon Street on the west
side of Stockton Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Crees, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 101
denying variance to permit the operation
of a boarding house on that property
designated as 2120 B Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 101 denying variance to Robert S. Coats to permit the operation
of a boarding house on that property designated as 2120 B Street, was
adopted Zs read by the following vote:
'.yes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954 - 5
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 102
granting a variance to permit the operation
of a chiropractic office and retail sales
of hearing aids on that.property designated
as 1716 Forest Street.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, Zoning Resolution
No. 102 granting variance to Dr. Leonard N. Gossard to permit the operation
of a chiropractic office and retail sales of hearing aids on that
property designated as 1716 Forrest Street, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1012 New Series
amending Ordinance No. 967 New Series by
adding certain section to provide for
movable fire resistive partitions.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Ordinance
No. 1012 New Series'amending Ordinance No. 967 New Series by adding
paragraph (c) to Section 1102; by adding Paragraph 3 to Subdivision
(a) of Section 1602, and by adding Subdivision (e.1) to Section
33.04, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Change Order No. i to Forrest
Frasier for remodeling of building on parking
lot at 20th and L Streets.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Eveleth, Change
Order No. I to Forrest Frasier covering the remodeling of building on
parking lot at 20th and L Streets, was approved, and the Mayor was
authorized to sign same.
Approval of Change Order No. i to
Larson and Elliott covering Fire Station #5.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Saunders, Change
Order No. I to Larson and Elliott covering construction of Fire Station
No. 5 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954
Denial of application of Roy H. Anderson
for a permit to operate a trailer park
on that property lbcated on the east side
of "~' Street between 3rd and 4th Streets.
A certificate of findings of fact from the Planning Commission
approving application of Roy H. Anderson for a permit to operate a trailer
park on that property located on the east side of "~' Street between
3rd and 4th Streets was read, and upon a motion by Croes, seconded by
Saunders, the application was denied. Councilmen Collins and Evelet]h
voted in the negative on this motion.
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant to Joe Whitworth to refund
personal property taxes erroneously
assessed.
Upon a motion by Saunders~ seconded by Croes, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant in the amount of $5.63 to
Joe Whirworth as refund for personal property taxes erroneously assessed.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$250.00 to Account No. 11-032-301,
City Clerk, Printing of Ordinances.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $250.00 from Account No. 11-030-101,
City Clerk, Salaries and Wages, to Account No. 11-030-301, City Clerk,
Printing of Ordinances.
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
amount.
Appointment of Architect James Hicks
as Member of the Board of Appeals and
Board of Examiners and Appeals.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders~ the Mayor's
appointment of Architect James Hicks as Member of the Board of Appeals,
under Section 204 of the Building Code, and Member of the Board of
Examiners and Appeals under Section 205B of Fire Ordinance No. 705
New Series, was approved.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954 - 7
Reception of City Manager's report on
number of sewer connections in College
Heights. City Manager instructed to
send this information to the Panorama
Sanitation District.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City [~anager's
report that the number of sewer connections' in College Heights Subdivision
as of June ll, 1954, totalled 405, was received and ordered placed on
file, and the City Manager was instructed to send this information to the
Panorama Sanitation District.
Farm ~mmittee authorized to proceed
as outlined by City Manager.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the Farm
Committee was authorized to approve agreement for the processing of the corn
at the ~unicipal Farm, and make arrangements for receiving regular
reports on the farm operations, as outlined to the Council by the City
Manager.
City Manager instructed to submit estimate
of the cost of the paying and improving
of Haley Street to street standards.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Manager was instructed to submit a~ estimate of the cost of the paving
and improving of Haley Street to street standards, and also a breakdown
of the cost proposed to be paid by the subdivider and from Gas Tax funds.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
agreement with the Bakersfield City
School District to permit the storage
of school furniture in the Christian
Church building.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare agreement with the Bakersfield City
School District to permit the storage of school furniture in the basement
of the Christian Scheol building.
City Manager authorized to employ fi~m
of financial consultants and firm of
bond attorneys to commence preliminary
proceedings for the sale of revenue
bonds.
-Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, the City
Manager was authorized to employ a firm of financial consultants and also
a firm of bond attorneys for the purpose of starting the preliminary
proceedings for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purchase of off-
street parking sites.
Bakersfield, California, June 14, 1954 - 8
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution to establish the method of
procedure for the acquisition of off~
street parking sites.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City
Attorney was
procedure for the acquisition of off-street parking sites.
Adjournment.-
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Saunders,
Council adjourned.
instructed to prepare resolution establishing the methed of
the
NAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
· E~K~ %of the Council
CITY C' anc~ ~Q ~
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 21, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
Annex at eight o'clock P. M'. June 21, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Saunders
Councilman Croes informed the Council and the public of the
sudden death of Councilman Lowell W. Saunders on June 20, 1954.
Invocation was given by the Reverend Lowell Fairley, Associate
Pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Reading of the minutes dispensed with
until regular meeting of June 28, 1954.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, the reading of
the minutes of the regular meeting of June 14, 1954 was dispensed with
until regular meeting of June 28, 1954.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution of condolence and sympathy
to be sent to the family of Councilman
Saunders.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution of condolence conveying the
sympathy of the Council to the family of Councilman Saunders,
by the following vote:
Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
be spread on the minutes,
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins,
Noes: None
and to
Absent: Saunders
Opening bids for construction of Unit #1
of the P-Q Streets main sewer.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
Unit #1 of the P-Q Streets main sewer, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes,
the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for Comprehensive
Liability Insurance.
This being the time set to open bids for Comprehensive Liability
Insurance, 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, June 21, 1954 - 2
Opening bids for construction of curbs
and gutters at Wayside Park.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of curbs and gutters at Wayside Park, all bids received were publicl~
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by
Collins, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1013 New Series
approving annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Planz Park No. 3.
Upon-a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1013 New Series approving annexation of uninhabited territory designated
as Planz Park No. 3, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Sullivan, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor ~as
authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion. by Croes, seconded by Sullivan, in memoriam to
Councilman Saunders, the Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City,~ Bakersfield,
ATTEST:
CITZ C an~ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, June 28, 1954
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall Annex at eight o'clock P.M. June 28, 1954.
Present: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Invocation was given by Rabbi Jack Levy.
Minutes of the regular meetings of June 14 an~ June 21,
1954 were read and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Bakersfield
'Californian for official advertising
of fiscal year ending June 30, 1954.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, bid of the
Bakersfield Californian to furnish legal advertising for sixteen
cents per column line of six-point solid for the first insertion,
and twelve cents per column line for each subsequent insertion of.
the same matter,
the contract.
was accepted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
Rejection of all bids to furnish Road
Oil, and City Manager authorized to
purchase on the open market.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, all bids to
furnish 2,000 Tons Sc-$ and SC-4 Road Oil were rejected, and th~ City
Manager was instructed to purchase on the open market from the vendor
whose supply is closest to the City's operation.
Acceptance of bid of Jack and Dave's
Trucking'Company to furnish 17,000 tons
Selected Road Materials.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Jack
and Dave's Trucking Company to furnish 17,000 tons Selected Road
Materials for $.84 per ton delivered to the City Corporation Yard
was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Joe D. Miller
for construction of Unit #1 of the
P-Q Streets Main Sewer.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Joe
D. Miller for construction of Unit #1 of the p-Q Streets Main Sewer
with alternate "D" substituted for Item #1, for a total cost of
$131,986.00 was accepted, all other bids were rejected, and the
Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Acceptance of bid of Walter Mortensen, Inc.
for Comprehensive Liability Insurance Coverage..
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, bid of Walter
Mortensen, Inc. to furnish Comprehensive Liability Insurance Coverage
for a total premium of ~21,522.28 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Larsen and Rawlings
for construction of curb and gutter at
Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, bid of Larsen
and Rawlings for construction of curb, gutter, driveway and sidewalk
at Wayside Park for a total cost of $5,019.00 was accepted, all other
bids were rejected, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract.
Councilman Thos. E. Eveleth appointed
to fill vacancy on Municipal Farm Committee.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the Mayor's appointment
of Councilman Thos. E. Eveleth, to fill vacancy on the Municipal Farm
Committee, was approved.
Bearing on petition of Ralph L. Smith, Jr.
for proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
continued for two weeks, and the City Manager
was instructed to,work out deed restrictions
covering the area.
This being the time set for hearing on petition of Ralph L.
Smith, Jr. for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the dist:rict
boundaries of that certain property located south of Panorama Drive and
East of River Blvd. from an Interim R-1 (One Family Residential) Di~trict
to a C-1 (Retail Business) District and an R-3 (~Limited Multiple
Residential) District, and no protests or objections having been ma,de,
it was moved by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the present zoning ordinance
to grant the petition. Substitute motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Cram
that the hearing be continued for two weeks, and the City Manager be
instructed to work out deed restrictions covering the area, carried
unanimously.
Communication from Chief Building
Inspector relative to correcting earthquake
damage sustained by the First Christian
Church Building, referred to the City
Manager for handling.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth,
Chief Building Inspector advising that to date he has
communication from
no satisfactory
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recordsclearing the structural safety of the First Christian Church
building which has received earthquake damage and requesting that a
written notice of the City's intention for the necessary alterations,
was referred to the City Manager for handling.
Approval of salary increases effective
July 1, 1954.
salary
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Vest, the following
increases were approved effect. ive July l, 1954:
NAME
CLASSIFICATION
FROM STEP TO STEP'
O. J Harber Motor Patrolman 4 5
L. W. Long Desk Sergeant 3 4
R. S. Paddock Captain 5 6
R. E. Mann Hoseman 3 4
C. E. Harless Hoseman 3 4
D. P. Rowe Hoseman 3 4
Norman Howard Hoseman. 3 4
Clyde Harless Hoseman 3 4
R. K. Adams Traffic Painter 3 4
John Hardin Semi-skilled Laborer 4 5
A llene Heckmann Account Clerk 3 4
Don Driggs Superintendent of Recreation 3 4
Reception of letter from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
.thanking the Council for cooperation
received during National Cotton Week.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, letter from the
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce thanking the Council and
v~rious departments of the City for the cooperation and assistance
received during National Cotton Week, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communication from Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
relative to hearing on application
received from the Boys Club of America.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, letter dated
June 7, 1954, received from the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations
advising that hearing will be held on June 18, 1954 on appeal from Boys
Clubs of America, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of report from Board Qf Charity
Appeals and Solicitations of findings of
the appeal of Boys Clubs of America.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, report from
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations of findings of the appeal
of Boys Clubs of America was received and ordered placed on file.
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Communication from Latta and Company
requesting the Council to pass resolution
endorsing SCA 23, referred to the City
Manager and City Attorney for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Latta and Company, Management Consultants, asking that the Council
pass a resolution endorsing Senate Constitutional Amendment 23, was
referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study and recommendation.
Reception of petition from Kern County
Mineral Society, Inc. urging the Council
to remodel Christian Church Building
for public purposes.
Upon a motion by Croes~ seconded by Eveleth, petition fromL Kern
County Mineral Society, Inc. urging the Council to remodel the Christian
Church Building for public use and purposes, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of communication from Civil
Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments
advising that no persons having the necessary
residential qualifications are available
to fill a vacancy existing within the Department
of Public Works. in the classification of Civil
Engineering Assistant.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, communication from
the Civil Service Board of Miscellaneous Departments advising that no
persons having the necessary residential qualifications are avialable
to fill a vacancy existing within the Department of Public Works in the
classification of Civil Engineering Assistant, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Request from Director of Public Works
to employ Civil Engineering Assistant
waiving the residence requirements, granted.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, request from
the Director of Public Works to employ Boyce L. Asquith as Civil
Engineering Assistant on a temporary basis and waiving the residence
requirements for this position as provided in Section 43a of the
City Charter, was granted.
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Approval of revised specifications for
the classification of City Engineer.
Upon a motion by Croes, s'econded by Eveleth, letter from E. J.
Miner, Secretary of Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments,
mbmitting revised specifications for the classification of City Engineer
was received and ordered Placed on file, and the revised specifications
were approved.
period December
placed on file.
Reception of report from State Controller
relative to Motor Vehicle License Fees
apportioned~ to the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, report from the
State Controller advising that $182,434.19 has been apportioned to
City of Bakersfield from the Motor Vehicle L~cense Fees fund for
1, 1953 through May 31, 1954, was received and ordered
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for May, 1954.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for May, 1954, was received and ordered
placed on file, and the Mayor was authorized to sign same.
Communication from Joe B. Nani offering
his services for the collection of rubbish
from all commercial establishments, referred
to the City Manager and Director of Public
Works for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Eveleth, communication
from Joe B. Nani offering his services for the collection, transportation
and disposal of rubbish from all commercial establishment~ in certain
portions of the City~ was referred to the City Manager and Director of
Public Works for iheir study and recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution of Condolence
to family of late City Councilman
Lowell W. Saunders.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, a resolution
expressing the sympathy of the Council to the family of the late City
Councilman Lowell W. Saunders was unanimously adopted, and ordered
spread on the minutes of this meeting.
Recommendation made to Planning
Commission that name of Oak Park
be changed to Lowell W. Saunders Park.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Council
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memoriam
FYHE~E~q$, gl~e ~r~gio deaLh o£
Councilman LOWELL W.
come as a s~ck ~ ~his Council, his Famil~,
~he ciUzens oF~is communiLu and ~ his
mulLiLud~ oF Ffiends, and
NH~S, ~his communi5
walu~ b~noFac~m and will Ion9 ~mem~
his ciwb worh ; his 9racious manner and
his umUrin9 eFFomis as
Ci~ Council.
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NON 7H£e£FOI?£, ~£ 17 eESOLVED ~Y 7N£
COUNCIL OF FHE CITY OF ~EEeSFIELD, that
in m~morU oF ~ELL · S~UNDE~S' Ioual
a~ wholehearted s~mvic~ as a Councilman,
aN our high mga~ ~r him as ~ ciUz~n
and a man, wc her~bU exLemd ~ his Pami/~,
and ~ ciUzcns ot ~is communi~, this
~xp~ssiom oPour dccp sor~w and
sinc~m sympa~U.
~qND B£ 17 FU£?HE~ L)E$OLVED that this
resolution be spread upon the minutes o£
this Council and that a copE/be sent ~o
FamilU oFLhe deceased.
Dabsd aLSahers£ield, Cali£ornia this
da~l o£June, 1954.
Councilmen
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recommended to the Planning Commission that the name of Oak Park be
changed to Lowell W. Saunders Park.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$148.00 to John Q. Long for unused
building permits.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Collins,
was authorized to refund $148.00 to John Q. Long for
permits.
the City Auditor
four unused building
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1014 New
Series authorizing the granting of
a permit for the construction of
temporary classrooms on redwood
Mud Sills.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, Ordinance No.
1014 New Series authorizing the granting of a permit for the construction
of temporary classrooms on redwood mud sills, was adopted as read by ti~e
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of ResolutiOn No. 29-54 of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Planz Park No. 5 and setting
date of hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Eveleth, Resolution No..
29-54 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Pla~nz
Park No. 5 and setting date of hearing thereon, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
No.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 1015
New Series designating a certain area in
the City of Bakersfield to be devoted to a
program of urban redevelopment; permitting
the use therein of certain wartime dwelling
structures and exempting said structures from
the strict application of certain provisions
of the Uniform Building Code and State Housing
Act, and setting forth variances to be allowed
in the alteration of said structures.
Upon a motion by Collins, seconded by Bveleth, Emergency Ordinance
1015 New Series designating a certain area in the City of Bakersfield
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to be devoted to a program of urban redevelopment; permitting the use
therein of certain wartime dwelling structures and exempting said structures
from the strict application of certain Frovisions of the Uniform Building
Code and State Housing Act, and setting forth variances to be allowed in
the alteration of said structures, was'adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance which would provide for the
screening of charges filed against
members of the Police Department by
an investigating committe& before such
charges are referred to the Police Civil
Service Commission,'also prepare an amendment
to the Charter to be placed on the ballot.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance which would provide for the screening
of charges filed against members of the Police Department by an investigating
committee before such charges are referred to the Police Civil Service :
Commission, and also prepare an amendment to Section (231) ll of the City
Charter,to be placed on the ballot.
Mayor authorized to sign agreement with
the County of Kern for the performance
of recreational services.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Collins, the Mayor was
authorized to sign agreement with the County of Kern for the performance
by the City of certain recreational services and the payment by the ~ounty
of certain sums of money, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by C911ins, 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.
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Approval of recommendation of Director
of Public Works relative to the paving
of streets and alleys in the Tract No. 1620
as outlined in his memorandum to the City
Manager.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Sullivan, recommendations
of the Director of Public Works relative to the paving of streets and alleys
in Tract No. 1620, as outlined in his memorandum to the City Manager, were
approved. It is estimated that the cost to the subdivider will be
approximately $7,000 additional to prepare the sub-grade and furnish,
in place, the required 3 inches of untreated rock base, with the 2 inches
of Plant-mix surfacing to be done at City expense.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
agreement with Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Post No. 3741, for concession in
Central Park.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Eveleth, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an agreement with the Veterans of Foreign Wars~
Post No. 3721, for concession in Central Park, and the Mayor was authorized
to sign same on behalf of the City.
City Attorney instructed'to prepare
ordinance prohibiting the discharge
of cooler waste into the sanitary sewerage
system.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of cooler
waste into the sanitary sewerage system.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Cottage Type Fire Station No. 5.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Croes, Resolution of
Acceptance of Cottage Type Fire Station No. 5 was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Collins, Croes, Eveleth, Sullivan, Vest
Approval of Director of Public Works
recommendation relative to the paving of
Haley Street.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Croes, recommendations
contained in the memorandum of the Director of Public Works to the City
Manager relative to the paving of Haley Street, were approved.
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Report from arbitration committee
on controversy relative to development
and operation cost of the Municipal Farm
referred to the City Attorney for his
study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Sullivan, seconded by Collins, report from
the arbitration committee on controversy relative to the development
and operation cost of the Municipal Farm for the crop year 1953,'was
referred to the City Attorney for his study and recommendation.
Authorization granted to advertise for
bids for 7000 tons of Plant Mix in Place.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, authorization was
granted to advertise for bids for 7000 tons of Plant Mix in place.
City Auditor instructed to discontinue
payments to Max Chason for k~eping the
Municipal Dump open, effective July l,
1954.
Upon a motion by Eveleth, seconded by Collins, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to discontinue the payment of $150.00 per month to
Max Chason for keeping the Municipal Dump.open, effective July l, 1954.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Croes, seconded by Eveleth, the Council
adjourned.
~YOR o£ the ~/!ty of Bakersfield,
ATTEST: ~/
~ '' ~ ~ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, ~lifdrnia