HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - JUNE 1952Bakersfield, California, January 2, 1952
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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 at eight o'clock p.M. January 2, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 1951 and the
special meeting of December 20, 1951 were read and approved as read,,
Rejection as excessive of all bids
to furnish comprehensive liability
insurance and authorization of extension
of present policy with Roberts Insurance
Agency for balance of the fiscal year.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, all bids to
furnish comprehensive liability insurance were rejected as being
excessive and authorization was granted to extend the present policy
with Roberts Insurance Agency to July l, 1952 for additional premiuE~
of $Y,293.17.
Acceptance of bid of Shell 0il Company
to furnish year's requirements of gasoline.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, bid of
Shell 0il Company to furnish year,s requirements of gasoline was
and a~l other bids were rejected.
accepted as the best bid. /The price on regular gasoline was quoted at
l?~ per gallon and the price on ethyl gasoline was quoted at 1975~ per
gallon.
Reception of communication from
Housing and Home Finance Agency.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, communication
from Housing and Home Finance Agency relative to visit from representative
to further explore interest in slum clearance and urban redevelopment
program in the Sunset-Mayflower District, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Extension of contract time to
June 1, 1952 granted Wonderly
Construction Company for completion
of Sewage T~,eatment Plant.
~J~ Upoa~a moti~b~ ~Va~erlei, seconded by Shurley, Wonderly
Construction Company was granted a contract time extension to June 1,
1952, for completion of sewage treatment plant.
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Approval of amended specifications
for the classification of Sanitation
Foreman.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, amended specifications
for the classification o~ Sanitation Foreman'presented by Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments were approved.
Permission granted California Water
Company to install an additional
8" Cast iron main through.Central Park.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the California
Water Service Company was granted permission to install an additional
8" cast iron main through Central Park paralleling the present 12" main.
Reception of communication from
California Tavern Association.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, communication
from California Tavern Association was received and ordered placed on
file.
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
as a committee of the whole to discuss
the appointment of a city attorney.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor
was authorized to appoint the
consider the appointment of a
to Civil Service examination.
Council as a committee of the whole to
city attorney~on a temporary basis subject
Councilman Vest will be chairman
of the committee. Communication from Melvin W. Magnus making
application for the position of City Attorney was received and ordered
placed on file.
Approval of recommendation of Planning
Commission that petition of Mobilhome
Corporation to abandon alley in Block 346,
and 14th Street from "Q" Street to the Kern
Island Canal be granted.
In accordance with recommendation of the P]_anning Commission,
petition of Mobilhome Corporation that City abandon alley in Block ]~6
and 14th Street from "Q" Street to the Kern Island Canal was approved,
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary proceed-
ings.
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No action taken on petitions
submitted to the Council for
cancellation of taxes on property
owned by the Housing Authority of
the County of Kern.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commissi~sn,
upon a motion ~by Shurley, seconded by Vest, no action was taken on
petitions submitted to the Council for cancellation of taxes on property
owned by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern.
Consent granted to application of
the Bakersfield Transit Company to
Public Utilities Co~mission for
authority to abandon and reroute
portions of certain passenger stage
lines.
Upon a motion b~ Ca~nakis, seconded by Shurley, consent was
given to application'of the Bakersfield Transit Company to the Public
Utilities Commission for authority'to reroute andabandon portions
of'its Nos. 6, 8 and 9 passenger stage lines.
Mayor authorized'to execute
agreement with the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company for right of
way on City's property.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor was
authorized to execute an agreement with the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company for right of way on City's property in the SW~ of Section 16 and
Section 21, T. 30 S., R 28 E., M.D.B. & M., in consideration of $928.85.
~ayor authorized to execute contract
with Randall E. Presley for construction
and installation of sanitary sewer line
in Tract 1609.
Upon a motion by Shu~ley, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to execute contract with Randall E. Presley for construction
and installation of sanitary sewer line in Tract 1609.
Contract for services of Recreation
Consultant tabled for one week.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, contract for
services of Recreation Consultant was tabled for one week.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 1-52
abolishing Library Fund No. 23
and transferring moneys remaining
therein to City Council Unapplied
Appropriationm Fund.
Upon a motion by CaNnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
1-52 abolishing Library Fund No. 23 and transferring $261.13 remaining
therein to City Council Unapplied Appropriations Fund, was adopted as
read by the follow£ng vote:
Ayes: Carnakts, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 2-52
ordering the transfer of moneys from
Public Improvement District No. 503
Reassessment Bond Redemption Fund to
the General Fund.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
2-52 ordering the transfer of $345.00 from Public Improvement District
No. 503 Reassessment Bond Redemption Fund to the General Fund, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of ResolutionsNo. 3-52~
ordering the transfer of moneys from
Public Improvement District No.
Bond Redemption Fund to the General
Fund.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
3-52 ordering the transfer of $3,038.58 from Public Improvement District
No. 503 Bond Redemption Fund to the General Fund was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None ·
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Adoption of Resolution No. 4-52
ordering the transfer of moneys from
Public Improvement District No. 631 Bond
Redemption Fund to the General Fund of
the City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution ordering
the transfer of $88.66 from Public Improvement District No. 631 Bond
Redemption Fund to the General Fund, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval and acceptance of
map of Tract No. 1618.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, it is ordered that
the Map of Tract 1618 be and the Same is hereby approved; that all streets
and alleys shown upon said map and thereon offered for dedication be and
the same are hereby accepted for the purpose for which the same are
offered for dedication.
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 Cou~cil
of the City of Bakersfield.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Ralph L. and Edna M. Smith
for the S½ of Lots 9, 10, ll and 12,
Block i of Milham Gardens.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed f~om Ralph. L. andsEdna M. Smith for property
described as the S~ of Lots 9, 10, ll and 12, Block i of Milham Gardens to
be used for Fire House site, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed for Street Right of Way from
Consolidated Pipe Company.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Resolution of
Acceptance of Street Right of Way Deed from Consolidated Pipe Company
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Plan for Corporation
Yard Improvement - plastering in
motor repair shop.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, plan for Corporation
Yard Improvement plastering~in motor repair shop, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Ca~nakis, 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 Tax Collector instructed to cancel
taxes on portion of Mill Ditch by reason
of a double assessment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the City Tax
Collector was instructed to cancel real estate taxes for the years
1948, 1949, 1950 and 1951on a portion of the Mill Ditch in Sec. 30,
T 29 S., R. 28 E., M.D.B. & M., lying between the N Line of said
Section and the NEly line of the S.P.R.R. R/W, due to double
assessments having been made for these years.
City Council to meet at 7:00 P. N.
before each Council Meeting for
purpose of discussing agenda in its
entirety.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the City
Council will meet at ?:00 P.M. before each Council Meeting for the
purpose of discussing the evening's agenda in its entirety.
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Failure of motion to apologize to
Board of Supervisors for procedure
followed in making protest to the
Kern County Health Department
reggrding enforcement of health laws
and ordinances in the City.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Vest, that the Mayor
be authorized to apologize to the Board of Supervisors for the procedure
followed by the Council in making its protest to the KeNn County Heslth
Department regarding the enforcement of public health laws and ordinances
in the City. The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Carnakts, Saunders
Did Not Vote: Shurley, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by CaNnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California-
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the ~ouncil of
the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 7, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at
Present:
Absent:
eight o'clock P.M. January 7,
Carnakis, ~aunders, Shurley,
None
Minutes of the
1952.
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
regular meeting of January 2, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids
District No.
Park Tract.)
on Public Improvement
689 (Sewers in E1 Camino
The Clerk notified the City Council that this was the
time and place fixed for the opening of bids, pursuant to Notice
Inviting Bids for the construction of sanitary sewers in South
Chester Avenue and other streets and alleys, (Public Improvement
District No. 689), as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No.
689, and also reported that she received seven bids, which bids
were publicly opened, read, examined and declared as follows:
TOTAL ESTImaTED
NAME OF CONTRACTOR
Joe D. Miller
Schallock & Glanville Plumbing Co.
N. A. Artukovich Construction Co.
George Miller & Papac Construction Co.
Beason & Taylor
Kovich Brothers Construction Co.
Pipe Line Constructors
AMOUNT OF BID
$115,412.00
$117,770.80
$123,439.75
$127,266.?!~
$I38,299.00
$139,537.50
$218,492.96
Reference is hereby made to the bids on file with the City
Clerk for all details as to the unit prices and kind or class of work
to be done.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the bids
were referred to the City Manager with instructions to tabul~te same
and determine the cost per front foot to the property owners in the
areae
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Reception of City Clerk's certificate
that no protests or objections were
received to Engineer,s report In matter
of Public Improvement District No. 68?.
This being the time set for hearing in matter, upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by.hurley, the City Clerk's certificate that no
written protests or objections were received to Engineer,s Report in
matter of Public Improvement District No. 68?, was received and
ordered placed on file.
No oral protests received to Engineer,$
report in matter of Public Improvement District
No. 687.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Council
finds that no oral protests were received to the Engineer's report in
matter of Public Improvement District No. 687.
Adoption of Resolution No. 5-52
determining the necessity and
leasability of the work as set
forth in the Engineer,s report in
matter of Public Improvement District
No. 687.
At this time the report of the Engineer in matter of Public
Improvement District No. 687 was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Vanderlei, Resolution No. 5-52 determining the necessity and
leasability of the work as. set forth in the Engtneer,s report in matter
of Public Improvement District No. 687, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes$ Carnakis, Saunders, Shut ley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Appointment to position of City
Attorney deferred until such time
as resignation of present City
Attorney has been received.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, recommendation
from special Council committee that no appointment to position of City
Attorney be made until such time as resignation has been received
from present City Attorney, was approved.
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from Jere
Reception of applications for
position of City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, applications
D. Sullivan and Albert M. Leddy for position of City Attorney
were received and ordered placed on file.
All specifications adopted, bid forms
approved, and City Manager instructed
to call for bids for leasing municipal
far~.
Upon a motion by Vest,
were adopted, the bid forms were
seconded by Saunders, the specifications
approved, and the City Manager was
instructed to call for bids for the leasing of 2512 acres of the
Municipal Farm.
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
with the County of Kern for leasing of
Lakeview Fire Station.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to execute agreement with the County of Kern for leasing
of Lakeview Fire Station for the term of'one year beginning on the
first day of January, 1952 and ending on the 30th day of December,
1952, at a total rent of $1200.00.
Allowance o~ Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for materials
for street work.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized ~o advertise for bids for the following:
1000 tons SC4 Plant Mix
300 tons SC6 Plant Mix
2000 tons SC3 and SC4 Road 0il
300 tons SC6 Road 0il
City Manager instructed to remove
taxi cab zones from congested areas
and make survey regarding elimination
of loading zones.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was instructed to remove taxi cab zones from congested areas
and place cab stands in alleys. Also, make a survey and report on
possible elimination of loading zones in downtown area.
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City Manager instructed to make
survey and report on the feasability
of reducing or eliminating red zones
in downtown parking area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Manager was instructed to make a survey and report on the leasability
of reducing or eliminating the present red zones in the downtown
parking area.
Authority granted to change polling
place for special municipal election
in Seventh Ward on January 8, 1952.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, authority
was granted to change polling place for special municipal election in
Seventh Ward on January 8, 1952 from 1011 Truxtun Avenue'to 1026-16th
Street.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vanderlei, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
CITY CLP~K and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 14, ].952
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 14, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Results of Canvass of Election Returns
of Special Election held January 8, !952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the returns,
together with votes cast by absent voters, of the special election of
January 8, 1952 were ordered canvassed with the following results:
Consolidated Election Votes
Precincts No. Cast Conway Little Smith
1 88 10 18 60
2 69 15 10 [04
3 171 35 42 94
4 182 35 .59 88
5 29 14
6 154 35 41 78
? 89 24 21 44
8 141 33 94 14
Absentee ballots 2 2
Totals 980 216 326 438
Adoption of Resolution No. 6-52
declaring result of special election
held in the Seventh Ward for the purpose
of filling a vacancy on City Council and
declaring Harry G. Smith elected to the
office.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 6-52
declaring results of special election held in the Seventh Ward on January 8,
1952 for the purpose of filling vacancy on the City Council and declaring
Harry G. Smith elected to the office was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Camskis, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Opening bids to furnish Recreation
Equipment.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Recreation
Equipment, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared..
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Adoption of ResOlution No. 7-52
awarding contract for work described
in Resolution of Intention No. 689.
Upon a motion by Vanderlel, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 7-52 awarding contract to Joe D. Miller for total estimated amo~unt
of $115,412.00 for work described in Resolution of Intention No. 689
was adopted as read by the following.vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan,.Vanderlei, Ves~
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from E~nest L. McCoy,
Architect, regarding solution to
current traffic problem received
and referred to Council Parking
Commaittee.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, communication
from Ernest L. McCoy, Architect, regarding solution to current traffic
problem, was received and referred to the Council Parking Committee.
Action deferred one week on application
from Val Culwell for permit to engage in
business of automobile dealer.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, action on
application of Val Culwell for permit to engage in business of automobile
dealer was deferred one week.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution
No. 27 granting variance of
zoning to permit the construction
o~ a garage apartment on Lot 1,
of Tract 1023.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commissi.sn,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Zoning Resolution No. 2'?
granting variance of zoning to Mrs. Lee M. S~ars to permit the construction
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of a garage apartment with a 2~ foot rear setback oln Lot
1023 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakts,
Noes: None
Absent: None
1 of Tract
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Reception of communication from Planning
Commission regarding meeting scheduled
for January 15, 1952 to discuss matters
pertaining to proposed Housing Project
No. Cal 8-6.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication
from Planning Commission advising of a meeting to be held January 15,
1952 in the Council Chamber for the purpose of discussimg matters relative
to proposed Housing Project No. Cal 8-6, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Communication from Yellow Cab
Company regarding elimination of
taxicab parking zones from downton
parking areas referred to Chief of
Police.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication
from Yellow Cab Company protesting against the removal of taxicab
parking zones from downtown parking area was referred to the Chief
of Police for whatever action he deems consistent with present
~traffic conditions.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance changing the name of Kern
Island Road to South H Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the recommendation
of the Planning Commission was approved,
instructed to prepare ordinance changing
Road to South H Street.
and the City Attorney was
the name of Kern Island
Reception of City Treasurer,s Financial
Report for December, 1951.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for December, 1951 was received and
ordered placed on file.
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Appointment of Council Health Committee
to work with Health Committee of the
County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the appointment
by the Mayor of a Council Health Committee to work with the standing
Health Committee of the County of Kern was approved. It was sugge~ted
that a Jount request be made to the State Department of Public Health
to send an investigator to ~akersfield to make a sumvey to determine
whether or not minimum standards set up by the State are being
enforced. Councilmen Saunders, Shurley and Sullivan were appointed
to serve on this committee.
Appointment of Councilman Harry Smith
as member of Board of Trustees of Mosquito
Abatement'District.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Camskis, Councilman
Har~y Smith was appointed as member of Board of Trustees of Mosquito
Abatement District for two year term ending January 2, 1954.
Approval of salary increases
effective February 1, 1952.
Upon a motion by Vanderlel, seconded by Vest, the following
salary increases effective February 1, 1952 were approved:
Roy Ray Mechanic $335 to $350
James C. O'Del~ Storekeeper 319 to 335
City Auditor authorized to refund
$14.38 to Mike M. Ornelas for taxes
erroneously assessed.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Smith, the City
Auditor was authorized to refund $1~.38 to Mike M. Ornelas for taxes
on Lot 42, Tract No. 1301 erroneously assessed.
~AdJournment.
Upon a motion by Camskis,
Council adJourned~
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield,
seconded by Vanderlei, the
MAYO of Bakersfield,Cal.
the Council
California
Bakersfield, California, January 21, 1952
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
at eight o'clock P.M. January 21, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei,
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 14, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish Road 0~l.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2,000
tons of SC3 and SC4 Road 0il and 300 tons of SC6 Road 0il, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for leasing of Mtmictpal
Farm.
This being the time set to open bids for the leasing of
2512 a~res of the Municipal Farm, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Vest, the bids were referred to the Council as a committee of tlhe
whole and the City Nanager for study and recommendation. Councilman
Vest was requested to act as chairman of this committee.
Opening bids to furni~sh Aspbaltic
Plant Mix.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 300 tons
of SC6 Aspbaltic Plant Mix and 1000 tons of SC4 Plant Mix, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Saunders,~ seconded by Shurley, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for study and reqommendation.
Acceptance of bids for Park Recreation
Equipment.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded b~ Vest,
Park Recreation Equipment were accepted as follows:
Aherns Mfg. Co.
Jamison Mfg. Co.
American Playground
of the City of
the City Hall
bids to furnish
Vest
2 Merry Go Round Units
4 Climbing Units
See Saws
Swing Sets
$616,00
$6ii.4i
146.59
130.35
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Mayor authorized to appoint Special
Council Committee to meet with the
Housing Authority of the ~ounty of Kern.
Upon a motion ~y Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to appoint a special council committee to meet with the
Housing Authority of the County of Kern for the purpose of discussing
the proposed housing construction on California Avenue. Councilman
Sullivan, Shurley and Carnakis, were appointed to serve on this co~mmittee.
Civil Service classifications for
Director of Public Works, Assistant
City Manager, Supervisor of Recreation -
Male referred to the City Attorney for
checking and report back to the Council.
The specifications covering the classifications of Director
of Public Works, Assistant to the City Manager and Supervisor of
Recreation - Male, as submitted for approval by the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments were read and it was moved by Vest,
seconded by Carnakis, that the word "Male" be removed from the specifi-
cations for the classification of Supervisor of Recreation - Male.
Substitute motion was made by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, to refer
specifications for classification of Supervisor of Recreation - Mal,s to
the City Attorney for checking and report back to the Council. This
motion was amended by Saunders, seconded by Vanderlei, to refer all
three specifications to the City Attorney for checking and report back
to the Council on Monday, January 28, 1952.
Permit granted Val Culwell Motors
to engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
No protests having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Smith, permit was granted Val Culwell Motors to engage in
business of Automobile Dealer at 2?ll Chester Avenue~
Permit granted Albert Bateman and Leo Meek
to engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
No protests having been received, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Vest, permit was granted Albert Bateman and Leo Meek to
engage in business of Automobile Dealer at 1901-2~th Street.
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Adoption of Ordinance of Intention
No. 691 declaring intention of Council
to order the vacation of a public service
easement in Block 9 of Tract 1387, in
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Ordinance of
Intention No. 691 declaring the intention of the Council to order the
vacation of a~Public Service Easement in Block 9 of Tract 1387 in the
City of Bakersfield, California, and setting the hour of eight o'clock
P.M. of the 18th day of February, 1952 in the Council Chambers in the
City Hall as the time and place when and where all persons interested in
or objecting to the proposed vacation may appear and be heard, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 935 New
Series changing the name of Kern Island
Road to South H Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No.
935 New Series changing name of Kern Island Road to South H Street
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
City Attorney instructed to prepare
proposed amendment to the City Charter
eliminating residence ~equi-ements imposed
by Section 43 to be submitted to the
electors at the June 3, 1952 election.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney
was instructed t~o prepare proposed amendment to the City Charter
eliminating residence requirements imposed by Section 43 whenever
certification has been made by the Civil S~rv~ce Board having
Jurisdiction over the particular position that no appropriate list
of eligibles exists to fill the position. This charter amendment
is to be submitted to the electors at the June 3, 1952 election.
Bakersfield, California, January 21, 1952 - 4
37:
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 936
New Series authorizing the emergency
employment of persons not meeting the
residence qualification of the City Charter
when applicants meeting such qualification
are not available,
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Emergency Ordinance
No. 936 New Series authorizing the emergency employment of persons not
meeting the residence qualification of the City Charter when applicants
meeting such qualification are not available, was adopted as read bit the
following, vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shu~ley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Declined to vote: Vanderlei
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 692 declaring Intention of Council
to order the vacation of portions of
certain streets and an alley in the City.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, Resolution of
Intention No. 692 declaring the intention of the Council to order the
vacation of alley in Block 348 and 14th Street from "Q" Street to the
Kern Island Canal and setting the hour of eight o'clock p.M. of the
18th day of February, 1952 in the Council Chambers in the City Hall as
the time and place when and where all persons interested in or objecting
to the proposed vacation may appear and be heard, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Camskis, Saunders, Shu~ley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor instructed to send $340.00
to the State~easurer due Bakersfield
Fence Company.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was instructed to send $340.00 due the Bakersfield Fence Company to
the State Treasurer.
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Bakersfield, California, January 22, 1952 - 5
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Mayor authorized to sign letter to
County Boundary Commission proposing
annexation of fire house site.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to sign letter addressed to the County Boundary Commission
proposing to annex fire house site described as South ~ of Lots 9, 10, 11
and 12 in Block 1 of Milham Gardens, plus the southerly one hundred feet
of that portion of South King Street lying northerly of and adJaoent to
the northerly right of way line of Brundage Lane. The City Clerk was
instructed to file the letter with the County Boundary Commission.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for construction of
curb islands, storm drains, and sprinkling
systems in South Chester Avenue between Kern
Island Canal and Casa Loma Drive.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, the Purclhasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for construction of curb
islands, storm drains, and sprinkling systems in South Chester Avenue
between Kern Island Canal and Casa Loma Drive.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids to fence Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids to fence Kern Island Canal.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids to furnish 2 tons Gutter Broom
Wire.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, the Purchasing
authorized to advertise for bids to furnish 2 tons Gutter Broom
Agent was
Wire.
Purchasing Agent authorized tq advertise for
bids for Corporation Yard Impr6vement
Plastering in Motor RepAir Shop.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Corporation Yard
Improvement - Plastering in Motor Repair Shop.
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Bakersfield, California, January 21, 1952 6
Reception of communication from Charles
Carlstroem making application for position
of City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Vest, communication
from Charles Carlstroem making application for position of City Attorney
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Jere N.
Sullivan withdrawing his application for
position of City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the name of
Jere N. Sullivan was withdrawn from list of applicants for position
of City Attorney and his communication requesting same was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of invitation from 20-30 Club
of Shafter to attend meeting January 28
re Reber plan.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from 20-30 Club of Shafter inviting the Council to attend a meetil~
January 28 to discuss the Reber Plan for conservation of surplus waters
in Southern San Joaquin Valley, was received and ordered placed on file.
Re-appointment of Robert H. Hackett
as member of Fire Department Civil
Service Commission.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, Robert H.
Hackett was re-appointed as mereher of the Fire Department Civil Service
Commission for a six year term expiring December 31, 1957.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adJour~ed.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITy CL~RK ~n~'~x~0~c~o~C~e,k of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
C all forn ia
378
Bakersfield, California, January 28, 1952
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 28, 1952.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan,
Vanderlel
~Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21,
Vest
1952 were read
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, bid of Dicco, Inc.
to furnish 1300 tons of Plant Mix for $3.30 per ton was accepted, and
bid of Griffith Company was rejected.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution urging the Board of
Supervisors to initiate proceedings
for the formation of a Grade Separation
District under the Dorsey Act.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a Resolution urging the Board of Supervisors to
initiate proceedings for the formation of a Grade Separation District
under the Dorsey Act and assuring the Board of Supervisors that the
Council and the City of Bakersfield will extend them all cooperation
and support possible.
Reception of letter from Adrian Lenz
relstive to inadequate protection at
railroad crossings.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from Adrian Lenz relative to inadequate protection at railroad crossings
in the City was received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc.
to furnish 1300 tons of Plant Mix.
and approved as read.
Rejection of all bids as excessive to
furnish 2300 tons of Road Oil. Manager
authorized to purchase on the open
market.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, all bids to
furnish 2300 tons of Road Oil were rejected as being excessive, and the
City Nanager was authorized to purchase on the open market from the
refinery nearest the location that any work is being done requiring
the use of this material.
Bakersfield, California, January 28, 1952 - 2
37!)
Reception of communication from City
Attorney of Stockton relative to
Pacific Gas & Electric request for
rate increase.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, communication
from Bill Dozier, City Attorney from Stockton, California, reporting
to the Council on the progress made in fight against rate increase
requested by Pacific Gas and Electric Company was receive~ and ordered
placed on file. The City Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Dozier
the appreciation of the Council for the excellent report
and express
submitted.
Communications regarding fluoridation
of municipal water referred to Board
of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, communications
from residents outside the City of Bakersfield expressing support
of the Kern County Dental Society's plan for the fluoridation of
municipal water were referred to the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Permit granted Lloyd T. Tripp to
engage in business of Automobile.
Dealer.
No protests having been received~ upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Vest, permit was granted Lloyd T. Tripp to engage in the
business of Automobile Dealer at 2310 Chester Avenue.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Realty Board.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from John E. Boydstun, president of the Bakersfield Realty Board,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Treasurer,s
Financial Statement for
Firemen's Disability and Retirement
Fund for calendar year 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City
Treasurer's Financial Statement showing receipts and disbursements
of the Firemen's Disability and Retirement Fund for the calendar year
1951 was received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, January 28, 1952 - 3
Approval of proposed amendment to
Section 43 of the City Charter
to be submitted to electors at
June 3, 1952 election.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, proposed amendment
to Section 43 of the City Charter regarding qualifications of officers and
employees, to be submitted to the electors at June 3, 1952 election
was approved.
Approval of specifications for classi-
fications of Director of Public Works,
Assistant to the City Manager and Supervisor
of Recreation - Male.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, specifications
for classifications of Director of Public Works, Assistant to the City
Manager and Supervisor of Recreation - Male as submitted by the Civil
Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments were approved.
Approval of employment of Warde Watson
as consultant to the manager for
preparation of lease for the municipal
farm.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, employment of
Warde Watson as consultant to the Manager for preparation of lease for
Municipal Farm was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, 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
a contract.with the County of Kern
to employ Bruce McKnight to oppose
rate increase requested by California
Water Service Company.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract between the City of
Bakersfield and the County of Kern with Bruce McKnight for his services
to represent the County and City in opposing application of California
Water Service Company to the Public Utilities Cormmission for increase
in water rates.
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Bakersfield, California, ganuary 2~, 1952 - ~t
Reception of resignation of J. Kelly
Steele, City Attorney, effective
January 31, ~952.
Upon a motion by CaFnakis, seconded by Smith, resignation
of J. Kelly Steele, City Attorney, was accepted effective January 31, 1952~
and the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreciation
to Mr. Steele for excellent service rendered to the City during his
years as City Attorney.
Appointment of Charles Carlstroem as
City Attorney, effective February 1,
1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Charles
Carlstroem was appointed City Attorney on a temporary basis subject to
Civil Service examination, ef~ective February 1, 1952.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Sh~n~ley, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif orn~a
382
Bakersfield, California, February 4, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in. the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock p.M. February 4, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlet, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
Reception of communication from Mrs.
John W. Ray relative to fluoridation
of municipal water.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication
from Mrs. John W. Ray relative to fluoridation of uni(.ipal water
m ·
was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of schedule for preparation
and adoption of bmdget for the 1952-53
fiscal year as submitted by the City
Auditor.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the following
schedule for preparation and adoption of budget for 1952-53 fiscal year
was approved:
April 1, 1952
April 30, 1952
June 1, 1952
July 7, 1952
August 11, 1952
August 18, 1952
Auditor to submit estimated revenues
for 1952-53 to the City Manager
Department heads to submit estimated
expenditures to the City Manager
City Manager to submit tentative budget
to the City Auditor for the next fiscal
year
City Auditor to present the tentative
budget of revenue and expendittu~es to the
City Council
City Council to pass and adopt the budget
for 1952-53 after the revision while sitting
as Board of Equalization August 4, 1.952
Pass an ordinance levying taxes on the
assessed valuation of the taxable property
for the City of Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, California, February 4, 1952 -. 2
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
between the City and County of Kern
with Bruce McKnight to prepare evidence
in opposition to application of California
Water Service Company for increase in
water rates.
~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Mayor was
authorized to execute agreement between the City of Bakersfield, the County
of Kern and Bruce McKnight, C. P. A. to assist City a~d County in preparing
and presenting evidence in opposition to application of the California Water
Service Company to the Public Utilities Commission for authority to incre~se
rates charged for'water service. The City Auditor was authorized to issue,
warrant for the C~ty's share of compensation for Mr. McKnight,s services.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Condolence to widow
of A. W. Noon, formerly Chairman of
Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Condolence to be sent to widow
of A. W. Noon, formerly Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, with a copy
to be submitted to th~ Board of Supervisors, expressing the appreciation
of the Council for the cooperation received from Mr. Noon.
Mayor authorized to sign letter to
Personnel Director recommending
that Marian S. Irvin, City Clerk,
be advanced in salary from Step 3
to Step 4, effective March l, 19~2.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was
authorized to sign a letter to the Personnel Director of the City recommend.
ing that in accordance with provisions of Salary Ordinance No. 879 New
Series, Marian S. Irvin, City Clerk, be advanced in salary from Step 3 to
Step 4, effective March l, 19~2.
City Auditor authorized to make transfers
for mid-year revision of 19~1-52 budget.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City Auditor
was authorized to make the transfers as shown in his letter to the Council
of January 25, 1952, in order to revise the 19~1-52 budget.
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Bakersfield, California, February 4, 1952 - 3
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids to purchase automobiles and
motorcycles for Police Department.
As requested in communication from H. V. Grayson, Chief of Pollice,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Purchasing Agent was
instructed to advertise for bids to purchase automobiles to replace
Police Cars Nos. 53, 56, 62, 61, 65 and 66, and also to replace
Police Motorcycles Nos. 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 19.
Adoption of Resolution No. 10-52
approving and adopting Plan for
Public Iwprovement District No. 690.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
10-52 approving and adopting plan for Public Improvement District No.
690 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: C arnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 690 covering Castro Ditch.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution of
Intention No. 690 - covering Castro Ditch - was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, S~ith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-52 applying
to Director of Finance for allotment
to cover one-half the cost of preparing
plans for Sewage Treatment Plant and
designating J. Holfelder as aut~rized
Agent to make application.
IRon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
8-52 applying to Director of Finance for allotment of $20,870.~3 to
cover one-half the cost of preparing plans for Sewage Treatment Works
and designating J. Holfelder as authorized agent to make application,.
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, February 4, 1952
Adoption of Ordinance of Intention
No. 693 ordering the vacation of a
Public Service Easement in Block 11,
Tract No. 1387.
Upon a motion by Shu~ley, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance of
Intention No. 693 of the Council of the City of Bakersfield declaring ttr~
intention to order the vacation of a Public Service Easement in Block ll,
Tract No. 1387, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to refund
$7.76 to Matthew Dennis for taxes
erroneously assessed.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $7.76 to Matthew Dennis for taxes erroneously
assessed.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Quit-Claim Deed from Mto Vernon
County Sanitation District for easement.
Upon a motion by Carnakts, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Acceptance of Quit-Claim Deed from Mt. Vernon County Sanitation District
for easement along that certain parcel of land described as easterly
forty-three (43) feet of Section 22, Township 30 Ssuth, Range 28 East, M.
D. B. & M., was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to execute easement
to Mt. Vernon County Sanitation District
for pipe line and/or open lined ditch for
transportation and conveyance of water
and sewage effluent.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor was
authorized to execute easement to Mt. Vernon County Sanitation District
for pipe line and/or open lined ditch for transportation and conveyance
of water and sewage effluent along that certain parcel of land described
as easterly forty-three (43) feet of Section 22, Township 30 South,
Range 28 East, M.D. B. & M.
Bakersfield, California, February 4, 1952 - ~
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 9-52
urging Board of Supervisors to form
a grade Separation District.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Reso~utlon No. 9-52
urging the Board of Supervisors to form a Grade Separation District under
the "Separation of Grade District Act of 1949" initiated by Senator Jesse
Dorsey, was adopted as read by the following vote:~
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Mayor Sullivan and Councilman Vest
authorized to present Resolution
to form a Grade Separation District
to the Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Mayor Sullivan
and Councilman Vest were authorized to present Resolution to form a Grade
Separation District to the Board of Supervisors at meeting of Monday,
February ll, 1952.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by
the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized t,s
issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Notice of completion of Main Trunk
Line and Outfall Sewers laid over
one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the signing by the
Mayor of Notice of Completion of Main Trunk Line and 0utfall Sewers in
Chester Avenue, Planz Road, Terrace Way, Richland and First Street, was
laid over one week.
City Auditor authorized to Join the
Municipal Finance Officers Association.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, the City Auditor
was authorized to join the Municipal Finance Officers Association.
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Bakersfield, California, February 4, 1952 -- 6
Recess of Council until called by
CiSy Clerk to reconvene.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Council
ordered a recess until called by the City Clerk to reconvene.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATEST:
CITY~RK a~ EXi0 c~o~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, ?ebruary 6, 1~~)
Minutes of the reconvened meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall
at one o'clock P.M. February 6, 19~2.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Sullivan, Vand~rlei, Vest
Absent: None
Council recessed for purpose
of survey of sewer farm.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Council
recessed for the purpose of making a survey of the sewer farm property.
Council reconvened at 2:2~ P.M., sewer farm lease was read, also
communication from Warde Watson, consultant, recommending certain changes
in the lease before negotiating same. Councilmen Shur~ey and Vanderlei were
disc~ssio~
present for the ~ounc!± recessed to reconvene as
Council Committee of the whole.
Upon ~ motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, the Council recessed
to reconvene as Council Committee of the whole. Councilman Vanderlei
was appointed to serve a s chairman of the committee.
Adoption of Council Committee.s
report that all bids be rejected
and leasing be deferred for year 19~2.
The Council reconvened and Councilman Vanderlei, Chairman of
the Council Committee, reported the Council Committee recommended that
leasing of the Municipal Farm on a long term basis be deferred for the year
19~2,~ and that all bids be rejected, with Councilmen Saunders, Shurley,
Smith, Sullivan and Vest favoring the report, Councilman C arnakis dissenting,
snd Councilman Vanderlei abstaining. It was moved by Vanderlei, seconded
by Saunders, that the report of the Council Committee be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan,
Noes: Carnakis, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Smith, Vest
seconded by Shurley, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
CITY CLERK an~d' Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
390
Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
at eight o'clock p.M. February 11, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith,
Absent: None
City of
Chamber of the City Hall
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1952 and the
special meeting of February'6, 1952 were read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 4,000 pounds
of Gutter Broom Wire.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 4,000 pounds
of Gutter Broom Wire, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared. ~on a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the
bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Reception of report of Council Cor~ittee
for recomEendation of City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, report of
Council Committee~ appointed to make recommendation on the appointment
of a City Manager was received and ordered placed on file.
Permit granted Leroy Barnett to engage
in business of Automobile Dealer at
2820 Chester Avenue.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, permit was granted Leroy Barnett
to engage in business of Automobile Dealer at 2820 Chester Avenue.
Reception of communications submitting
proposals for leasing of Municipal Farm.
~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, two communications
submitting proposals to the Council for the leasing of a portion of the
municipal sewer farm were received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
specimen lease contract for leasing
Municipal Farm for crop year.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare specimen leas~ contract for leasing the Municipal
Sewer Farm for the crop year, providing for a $10,000 bond, and
whatever else is necessary to safeguard the City.
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Bakersfield, California, February 11, 19522 - 2
Mayor Sullivan authorized to confer
with Judge Stewart Magee to ascertain
procedure for lodging protests against
milk price increases and.report to the
Council.
~on a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, Mayor Sullivan
was authorized to confer with Judge Stewart Magee to ascertain procedure
for lodging protests against milk price increases and report back to the
Council.
Communication from City of Albany,
California, re milk increases laid
over one week until Mayor,s report
is made to the Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication
from the City of Albany, California, regarding increases in price of
milk was laid over one week until Mayor's report is made to the Council.
Approval of specifications for
classification of Assistant Superintendent
of Streets.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Sauuders, specifications
for classification of Assistant Superintendent of Streets submitted by
the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments were approved.
Reception of application of Bakersfield
· ransit Company to Public Utilities Commission
for authority to increase rates.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, application of
Bakersfield Transit Company to Public Utilities Commission for authority
to increase present fare from 10~ to 15~ was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Attorney instructed to communicate
with Public Utilities Commission regarding
application of Bakersfield Transit Company
and request that rate engineer advise City
Manager when he plans to be in Bakersfield
for preliminary study.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the City Attorney
was instructed to communicate with the Public Utilities Commission regarding
the application of Bakersfield Transit Company for increase in rates and
request that the rate engineer notify the City Manager when he plans to be
in Bakersfield to make preliminary investigation of Bakersfield Transit
Company,s petition. Also, City Attorney was instructed to inform the Public
Utilities Commission that the City of Bakersfield wishes to be heard when
the hearing is held to act on the application.
Bakersfield, California, February ].1, 1952 -3
City Auditor authorized to refund
$20.00 to John p. Northrop for
unused portion of 1951-52 business
license.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City Auditor
was authorized to reftund $20.00 to John P. Northrop for unused portion
of 1915-52 Business License to practice dentistry in the City.
Reception of communication from Tom p.
Mee of Mee Ranches regarding vacation
of the Sewer Farm.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, communication
from Tom P. Mee of Mee Ranches asking that 10 day minimum time be granted
him to completely remove all of h~ property from the sewer farm before
new tenant takes possession, was received and ordered placed on file.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for SC-4 Plant
Mix and lO,000 tons of Rock Dust.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 3000 tons of SC-4 Plant
Mix and 10,000 tons of Rock Dust, as a supplement to presently authorized
road materials purchase.
Mayor authorized to execute Quit
Claim deed from the City to E. B.
Hgugham.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Mayor was
authorized to execute ~uit Claim Deed from the City to E. B. Hougham
for the west ten feet of the east 132 feet of Block 168, Bakersfield,
being a portion of that certain alley vacated by the City of Bakersfield under
proceedings known as Resolution of Intention No. 688.
Approval of plans for paving 19th
Street from F to N Streets Purchasing
Agent authorized to advertise for bids.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, plans for paving
of 19th Street from F to N Streets were approved, and the P.~urchasing Agent
was authorized to advertise for bids to do the work.
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Bakersfield, California, February 11, 1952 - 4
Adoption~of Resolution of Condolence
to bp presented to widow of A. W. Noon,
late chairman of Board of Supervisors.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Condolence to widow of A.'W. Noon, late Chairman of Board of Supervisors.,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
No es: None
Absent: None
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for January, 1952.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer,s Financial Report for January, 1952, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Mayor authorized to execute Notice of
Completion of Main Trunk Line and
Outfall Sewers in Chester Avenue, Planz
Road, Terrace Way, Richland and First
Streets.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, the Mayor was
authorized to execdte Notice of Completion of Main Trunk Line and 0ut~all
Sewers in Chester Avenue, Planz Road, Terrace Way, Richland and First
Streets, by Artukovich Bros.
Rejection of claim of Lester V. Harris
and Claudia Harris for alleged damages
to their home from sewage backing up
into same.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, claim of Lester
V. Harris and Claudia Harris against the City for alleged damages to their
home from sewage backing up into same from the sewer mains of the city
was rejected.
City Attorney instructed to~t up
procedure with insurance carrier
for report to Council on status of
claims against the City.
Upon a motion by Shurle~, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney
was instructed to set up a procedure with City's insurance carrier for
report to be furnished to the Council by the insurance adjuster on status
of all claims against the City.
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Bakersfield, California, February 11, 19~2 - 5
Adoption of Ordinance No. 93? New Series
re. granting franchise to Southern Pacific
Company to cross 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance No. 937
New Series amending Section I of Ordinance No. 930 New Series which
granted f~anchise to Southern Pacific Company to cross 24th Street,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution granting variance
to Mt. Mariah Masonic Lodge No. 3 to
permit construction of a Masonic Lodge
of S/W corner of Virginia and Haley
Streets.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare Zoning Resolution granting variance to Mt. Mariah
Masonic Lodge No. 3 to permit the construction of a Masonic Lodge on
southwest corner of Virginia and South Haley Streets.
Petition of Merle O. Welborn requesting
a variance to produce and sell angle
worms on southeast corner of 6th and H
Streets referred back to Planning Commission
for further study.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, petition of Merle
G. Welborn requesting a variance to produce and sell angle worms on
southeast corner of 6th and H Streets, was referred back to the Planning
Commission for further study. The Planning Commission has recommended
denying the petition. Also, referred to the Planning Commission, was
petition submitted by Mr. Welborn's neighbors requesting that he be granted
a variance on a temporary basis until he may harvest his present crop
of Worms~
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded byC arnakis, 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, February 11, 1952 - 6
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for one automatic calculator.
~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent
calculator.
was authorized to advertise for bids to furnish one automatic
Extension of ten working days, time
granted Bass, Phares and Stubbs Corp.
for construction of bridge at Chester
Avenue and Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, an extension of ten
working days' time was granted Bass, Phares and Stubbs Corp. for construc-
tion of bridge at Chester Avenue and Kern Island Canal.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for the sale of the frame dwelling
next to proposed City Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of the france
dwelling next to the proposed City Hall Annex.
Authority granted Councilman Archa Vest
to leave the Country for an indefinite
period.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Councilman Archa
Vest was granted authority to leave the country for an indefinite period.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Council
adjourned.
~YOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Cour~il
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 18, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlet
Absent: Vest
Minutes of the regular meeting of February ll, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 3600 tons
SC-~ Plant Mix.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 3000 tons
SC-4 Plant Mix, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Carnakts, seconded by Smith, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish lO,000 tons
Crusher Dust.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 10,000 tons
Crusher Dust, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Don A. Wren
& Company to furnish 4000 lbs.
Gutter Broom Wire.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, bid of Don A.
Wren & Company to furnish ~000 pounds of Gutter Broom Wire for a total
price of $1029.60 was 4ccepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Deifel's Paint
and Body Supply to furnish White Traffic
Lacquer.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, bid of Deifel's
Paint and Body Supply to furnish 1000 gallons Prismo White Traffic Lin.~
Lacque~ at a price of $2.58 per gallon was accepted, and all other bids
were rejected.
Acceptance of offers to lease sewer
farm for period ending December 31,~1952.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, offers to lease
that portion of the Municipal Farm designated as the W~ of Section 3,
Township 30 South, Range 28 East, M. D~ B. & M., except therefrom 52.215 acres
in the area designated as "Reservation for Sewage Treatment Plant, City
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1952 - 2
Pound and City Dump were accepted as follows:
0ffe~ No. 1 of 32% of the gross, submitted by M. F. Permenter,
p. Permenter, A.D. Rister and I. L. Lambeth, provided that Lessees agree
to all the conditions and provisions of the lease agreement and have signed
same and furnished $10,000 performance bond by five o'clock P.M. Tuesday,
February 19, 1952. I
If Offer No. i fails to meet the five o'clock P.M. deadline
of Tuesday, February 19, 1952, then Offer No. 2 of 30% of the gross
submitted by Kletnsmid Farms to be accepted, provided that Lessee agrees
to all the conditions and provisions of the lease agreement and has
signed same and furnished $10,000 performance bond by five o'clock
Wednesday, February 20, 1952.
If Offer No. 2 fails to meet the five o'clock P.M. deadline
of Wednesday, February 20, 1952, then Offer No. 3 of 27% of the gross
up to two bales of cotton per acre, or 30% if the land produces two
bales or over per acre, submitted by H. A. Krauter, Harry F. Krauter,
John H. Krauter and Glen E. Krauter, will be accepted.
Approval of form of Lease Agreement
covering the leasing of the Municipal
Farm.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, form of
Lease Agreement prepared by the City Attorney and the City Manager for
the leasing of the Municipal Farm, was approved.
Mayor authorized to execute lease
agreement after Lessee has signed
same.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was
authorized to execute Lease Agreement for leasing of the Municipal Farm
for period ending December 31, 1952 when Lessee has signed same.
City Manager instructed to receive
offers from interested persons fob
leasing of remainder of Municipal Farm.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Manager was instructed to invite all interested persons to submit _
bids for the leasing of the remainder of the Municipal Farm not
covered by the Lease Agreement.
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1952 - 3
Reception of City Clerk's certificate
that no protests or objections were
received to the'vacation of certain
streets and alleys under Resolution of
Intention No. 692.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, certificate of
the City Clerk that no protests or objections were received to the vacation
of certain streets and alleys under Resolution of Intention No. 692 was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 11-52
ordering the vacation of certain streets
and alleys ~nder Resolution of Intention
No. 692.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution No. 11-52
ordering the vacation of certain streets and alleys under Resolution of
Intention No. 692, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Saunders, Sht~rley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei
Communication from Mrs. L. C. Tucker
~egarding fluoridation of water referred
to Supervisor Ming.
Upon a motion by Saunders, secended by Shurley, communication
from Mrs. L. C. Tucker regarding fluoridation of municipal water was
referred to Supervisor Ming.
Authorization granted H. V. Grayson,
Chief of Police, to trade in wrecked
automobile on one of the new police
sedans.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, authorization was
granted H. V. Grayson, Chief of Police, to trade in wrecked car No. 52
on one
No. 66,
Upon a motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Saunders, the
salary increases effective March l, 1952, were approved:
of the new police sedans being purchased, instead of Police Ca~m
which had been slated as one of the trade-in vehicles.
Approval of salary increases effective
March l, 1952.
following
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1952 - 4
Vera Street Account Clerk From $268 to $280
Floyd S. Cook Building Inspector 381 to 397
J. B. Owens Equip. Operator Gr. I 268 to 280
Henry Young Equip. 0per. Gr. I 293 to 306
R. G. McPherson Refuse and Cleaning Supt. 453 to 474
Russell Mathis Sweeper Operator 319 to 335
Alfred Cuen Painter 381 to 397
Floyd Morrison Mechanic 350 to 366
George Canaday Master Mechanic 395 to 415
B. L. Brigham Hoseman 320 to 330
L. V. Harris Hoseman 320 to 330
F. E. Stathos Hoseman 320 to 330
Nell Condley Telephone Operator 216 to 227
Approval of salary schedules for
certain classifications as suggested by
the Civil Service Board.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by' Saunders, salary
schedules suggested by Civil Service Board of Miscellaneous Departments
for classifications of the following were approved:
City Manager
Director of Public Works
Assistant to the City Manager
Assi~ant Superintendent of Streets
Chief Building Inspector
Communication from Siemon and Siemon,
attorneys, regarding drainage of storm
waters on property located on west side
of Pine Street near Brundage Lane
referred to Cit~ Attorney for study and
recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication
from Siemon and Siemon, attorneys, protesting against the drainage of
storm and surplus waters from the City on property situated on the west
side of Pine Street near Brundage Lane, outside of City Limits, was
referred to the City Attorney for study and r~commendatlon.
City Auditor granted authorization
to make budget adjustments for the
Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the City Auditor
was granted authorization to make the following budget adjustments 'for
the Fire Department:
Transfer $4,500.00 from Salaries and Wages to
Fire Fighting Equipment.
Transfer $800.00 from Salaries and Wages to
Fire Department Fire Hydrants.
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1952 - 5
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance to amend License Ordinance
No. 681 New Series.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance to amend Section 37 of License
Regulation Ordinance No. 681 New Series to provide for a license fee
offS1.00 per year for 1~ Fortune Telling Machines.
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
Committee to meet with committee from
Bakersfield Radio and T. V. Appliance
Association.
Dealers
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor was
authorized to appoint a committee to meet with committee from Bakersfield
Radio and T. V. Appliance Dealers Association. Councilmen Vest, Saunders
and Carnakis, were appointed to serve on this committee.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for construction of Equipment
Body for Squad Apparatus for Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of Equipment,
Body for Squad Apparatus for Fire Department.
City Clerk instructed to write to
Director Brock of Department of
Agriculture regarding future milk
increases.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City Clerk
was instructed to-direct a communication to Director Brock of the
Department of Agriculture requesting that the City of Bakersfield be
advised whenever any hearings are to be held in Bakersfield regarding
milk increases.
City Clerk instructed to notify
S. M. Dunk that his bid to make
an audit of the books and accounts
of the City for period ending
December 31, 1952 had been accepted.
In accordance with recommendation of the Finance Committee, upon
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to
notify S. M. Dunk, C.P~., that his bid of $1250.00 to make a semi-
annual audit of the books and accounts of the City for the period ending
June 30, 1952 had been accepted. All other bids submitted were reJectsd.
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1952 - 6
Reception of Resolution from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
regarding downtown parking problem.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Smith, Resolution from
Greater Bakerefield Junior Chamber of Commerce recommending that
question of the installation of parking meters be placed on the ballot
in the next city election, was received and ordered placed on f~le.
Reception of ~esolution from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce regarding
downtown parking problem.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution from
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce recommending that the question
of the installation of parking meters be placed on ballot at the next
city election, was received and ordered placed on file.
Petition from residents of Planz Park
area requesting that a district be formed
for the construction of sanitary sewers
and appurtenances referred to City Manager
and City Attorney for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, petition signed by
approximately 126 property owners in the Planz Park area requesting'
that a district be former for the construction of sanitary sewers and
appurtenances within the boundaries of that area, was referred to
the City Manager and City Attorney for recommendation to the Council
on Monday, February 25, 1952.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 29
granting variance to Mt. Mariah Masonic
Lodge to permit construction of lodge
on southwest corner of Virginia and
Haley Streets.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley,~ Zoning
Resolution No. 29 grantinv~riance of zoning to permit the construction
of a Masonic Lodge at the southwest corner of Virginia and Haley
Streets was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Camskis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Vest
Bakersfield, California, February 18, 1952 - 7
Approval of Change Order No. 2 to
Consolidated Western Steel Corp. on
Corporation Yard Improvement.
Upon a motion by Saunders~ seconded by Carnakis, Contract Change
Order No. 2 to Consolidated Western Steel Corporation to furnish labor
and material to install door and canopy in Blacksmith Shop at Corporation
Yard for extra compensation of $874.00, was approved.
Action on rules of CiVil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments pertaining
to recruitment, selection and appointment
deferred for one week for further study
by the Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, action on rules
of Civil Service Board of Miscellaneous Departments pertaining to
recruitment, selection and appointment, was deferred for one week for
further study by the Council.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Car~akis, 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 S.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERI~ and Ex-O~cio.~er~of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. February 25, 1952.
Present: Carnakts, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1952 were
read and approved as~read.
Opening bids for improvement of South
Chester Avenue from Kern Island Canal
to Casa Loma Drive.
This being the time set to opeh bids for improvement of
South Chester Avenue from Kern Island Canal to Casa Loma Drive, all.bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the bids were referred to the City Manager
and the City Engineer for study and recormmendation.
Opening bids for Corporation Yard
Improvement - plastering motor
repair shop.
This being the time set to open bids for Corporation Yard
Improvement - the plastering of the motor repair shop - all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion
by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred to the City
Engineer for study and reco~mnendation.
Opening bids to furnish 6 solo
motorcycles.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 6 solo
motorcycles, bid of Ross J. Wooten was opened, examined and declared,
this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Saunders, the bid was referred to the City Manager and Chief of
Police for study and recormnendation.
Opening bids to purchase T~zree
Wheel Setvicar Motorcycle.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish one three
wheel servicar motorcycle, bid of Ross J. Wooten was opened, examined
and declared, this being the only bid received. Upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the bid was referred to the City Manager
and Chief of Police for study and recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1952 .- 2
examined and declared.
bids were referred to
and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish 5 - 4 door
sedans for Police Department.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 5 - 4 doo~?
sedans for the Police Department, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the
bids were referred to the City Manager and the Chief of Police for
study and recommendation.
Opening bide to furnish ~ door
sedan for Police Chief.
'This being the time set to open bids to furnish ~ door se(~n
to be used by the Police Chief, all bids received were publicly opened,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest~. the
the City Manager and Chief of Police for study
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc.
to furnish 3000 tons SC-4 Plant Mix.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, bid of Dicco,
Inc. to furnish 3000 tons SC-~ Plant Mix for $3.30 per ton was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of City Clerk's certificate
that no protests or objections were
filed in matter of Public Improvement
District No. 690.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, City Clerk's
certificate that no protests or objections were filed in matter of
Public Improvement District No. 690 - covering Castro Ditch - was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 12-52
approving and adopting specifications
'and adopting specifications and careful
estimates of the costs and expenses of
work heretofore filed by the City
Engineer in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 690.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No.
12-52 approving and adopting specifications and careful estimates o£ the
costs and expenses of work heretofore filed by the City Engineer in the
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Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1952
matter of Public
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Improvement District No. 690 was adopted as read by
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 13-52
ordering the work in Public Improvement
District No. 690.
Upon a motion by S~unders, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 13-52 ordering the work in Public Improvement District No. 690
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Camskis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
~ Adoption of Resolution No. 14-52
ascertaining and determining the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid
in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 690.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 14-,52 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages
to be paid in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 690, was
adopted as read by the following vote:~
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Camskis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication ~rom Mayor regarding
Public Housing Project on California
Avenue referred to the City Attorney
for further study and recommendation
to the Council at a later date.
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, communication
from the Mayor to the Council regarding Public Housing Project on
.California Avenue Was referred to the City Attorney for study and
recommendation to the Council at a later date.
Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1952 - 4
Communication from R. E. White,
Civil Engineer, re installation
of sewers in Planz Park referred
to City Manager for study and
handling.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, communication
from R. E. White regarding the preparation of plans, specifications and
other engineering work necessary for the installation of sewers in Pl~(nz
Park, was referred to the City Manager for study and handling.
Approval of plans and specifications
for remodeling ef City Hall Annex.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids to do the work.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, plans and
specifications for the remodeling of the City Hall Annex were approved
and the Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids to do t~
w6rk.
Rejection of recommendation of
City Manager and City Attorney
re installation of sewers in Planz
Park.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, recommend~Ltion
submitted by the City Manager and City Attorney that no further action
be taken by the Council on request of residents of Planz Park area for
the formation of a district for installation of sewers in that area
until decision is rendered determining whether Planz Park is legally
annexed to the City was rejected, due to letter received from R. E. W~ite,
Civil Engineer, regarding preparation of plans, specifications and other
engineering work necessary.
Approval of suggested rules of
Civil Service Board of Miscellaneous
Department pertaining to the
recruitment,~selection and appointment
of City employees.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, suggested rules
of Civil Service Board of Miscellaneous Departments pertaining to the
recruitment, selection and appointment of City employees were approved.
Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1952 - 5
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 938 New
Series amending Subdivisions (a)
of Section 3 and Subdivisions (a)
and (f) of Section 8 of Ordinance
No. 879 New SerieS.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance
No. 938 New Series amending Subdivision (a) of Section 3 and Subdivisions
(a) and (f) of Section 8 of Ordinance No. 879 New Series, was adopted
as read b~ the following vote:
Ayes: C arna~kis, Saunders, Shul~ley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 15-52
fixing the salaries of certain officers
and employees of the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.. 15-52
fixing the salaries of certain officers and employees of the City of
Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, SmitH, Sullivan, Vanderlet, Vest
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, 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 amountse
Civil Service Board for~Miscellaneous
Departments instructed to take the necessary
steps to reclassify J. B. Holfelder
from City Engineer to Director of
Public Works.
Upon a motion by ~hurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Civil
Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments was instructed to take
the necessary steps to reclassify J. B. Holfelder from City Engineer
~to Director of Public Works.
Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments instructed to take the
necessary steps to reclassify Earl J.
Miner from City Assessor to Assistant to
the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Saunders, the Civil
Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments was instructed to take the
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Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1952 - 6
necessary steps to reclassify Earl J. Miner from City Assessor to As,sistant
to the City Manager.
City Auditor authorized to make
Budget changes for Police Department.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to increase the Police Department Budget from
the City Council Unapplied Appropriations Fund
Telephone and telegraph
Stationery and office supplies
Motor Vehicle Fuel and Lubricants
Small tools
Supplies, materials, Parts N0C
Salaries - Radio Technician
Booking, Feeding of Prisoners
as follows:
$6o0.0o
150.oo
1000.00
5o.oo
275.o0
540.00
1100.00
Adoption of Resolution No. 16-52
urging appropriations committee
of the House of Representatives
to approve appropriations to
expedite completion of Isabella
Dam Project.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shutlay, Resolution
No. 17-52 urging Appropriations Committee of House of Representatives to
approve appropriation to expedite completion of Isabella Dam, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to invite applicants
for position of City Manager to
Bakersfield to be interviewed by the
Council as a whole.
Cindy
It was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, that the ~/'~.-
advertise for a City Manager, using the new salary scale. After
discussion, substitute motion was made by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley,
that the Mayor be authorized to invite several applicants to
Bakersfield to be interviewed fro the position of City Manager by
the Council as a whole. The motion carried unanimously.
Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1952 - 7
C~uncil
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei,
adjourned.
seconded by Shurley, the
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1952.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock p.M. March 3, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shu~ley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Vanderlsi
Minutes of the Regular M®eting of February 25, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
City Manager authorized to go on
the open market for bids to purchase
frame dwelling at 1600 Truxtun Avenue.
This being the time set to open bids to purchase frame
dwelling at 1600 Truxtun Avenue and no bids having been received, upon
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City Manager was authorized
to go on the open market to obtain bids and report back to the Council.,
Acceptance of bid of Ross J. Wooten
to furnish one three wheel Servi-Car
motorcycle.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, bid of Ross
J. Wooten to furnish one three wheel servi-car motorcycle for a total
price of $1059.05 was accepted.
Acceptance of bid of Ross J. Wooten to
furnish six Solo Motorcycles.
Upon a motion by Carnakts, seconded by Smith, bid of Ross J.
Wooten to furnish six Solo Motorcycles was accepted for a total price of
$5,972.64. In accordance with recommendation of Chief Grayson, only
four units will be traded in, permitting the Police Department to retain
Motors Nos. 4 and 7.
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to ftu~nish 5 - 4 door Police Sedans.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, bid of Geo.
Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish 5 - 4 door Police Sedans for a total price
of $5,426.33 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
.Action on purchase of sedan for
Police Chef deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, action on purchase
of sedan for the Chief of Police was deferred one week.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1952 2
Acceptance of bid of Paul Vukich for
improvement of South Chester Avenue
between Kern Island Canal and Casa
Loma Drive.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, bid of Paul Vukich
for the improvement of South Chester Avenue between Kern Island Canal
and Casa Loma Drive for a total bid of $37,767.30 was accepted, and all
other bids were rejected.
Rejection as excessive of bids for
improvement of Corporation Yard -
Plastering in Motor Repair Shop.
Upon ~ motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, bids for
improvement of Corporation Yard - Plastering in Motor Repair Shop
were rejected as excessive, and the City Manager was authorized to go
on the open market to obtain bids to have the work done.
Reception of communication from Neal
D. Smith, City Manager of Santa Cruz, Calif.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from Neal D. Smith, City Manager of Santa Cruz, California, thanking the
Council for offering him the position of City Manager was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of certified copy of Resolution
No. 6349 from City of Burbank in opposition
to the proposal of the County Supervisors
Association for a 4% State Sales Tax. City
Manager instructed to correspond with League
of California Cities to ascertain the League's
position in the matter.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, certified copy
of Resolution No. 8349 from City of Burbank in opposition to the proposal
of the County Supervisors Association for a 4% Sales Tax, was received
and placed On file. The City Manager was instructed to correspond with
the League of California Cities in order to ascertain what the League,s
position is in the matter.
City Auditor authorized to refund $2.00
to Bakersfield Hardware Company for unused
building permit for Allen Cleaners.
Upon a motion' by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to refund $2.00 to the Bakersfield Hardware
Company for unused building permit issued to make installation at
Allen Cleaners.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1952 -3
Reception of Resolutions from various
agencies opposing Cooperation Agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and the
Housing Authority of the County of Kern
and requesting theCity Council to
rescind Resolution No. 100.
Upon a motion by ~est, seconded by Smith, Resolutions from the
folloging ~gencies opposing Cooperation Agreement between the City of
Bakersfield an~ the Housing Authority of the County of Kern and requesting
the City Council to terminate and rescind Resolution No. lO0 adopted
January 29, 1951, wer~ received and ordered placed on file:
Bakersfield Realty Board
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Kern Ceunty Home, Farm and Business Owners Economic Council
Kern County Insurance Agents, Association
Kern Cot~ty Property Owners Association
Bakersfield Insurance Board
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-52
rescinding Resolution No. 100 of the
City of Bakersfield and the Cooperation
Agreement between the Housing Authority
of the County of Kern and the City of
Bakersfield dated January 29, 1951.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
19-52 rescinding Resolution No. 100 of the City of Bakersfield and the.
Cooperation Agreement between the Housing Authority of the County of Kern
and the City of Bakersfield dated January 29, 1951, was adopted as resd
by the following vote:
Ayes: Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Carnakis, Shurley
Absent: Vanderlei
Adoption of Resolution No. 20-52
requesting reservation of Capital Grant
Funds for Slum Clearance and Urban
Redevelopment.
Upon ,a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
20-52 requesting reservation of capital grant funds for Slum Clearance
and Hrban Redevelopment in an amount not exceeding $106,890. was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Carnakis, Shurley
Absent: Vanderlei
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1952
City Clerk instructed to send copies
of Resolution No. 19-52 to all agencies
who received copies of Resolution No. lO0.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, the City Clerk was
instructed to send copies of Resolution No. 19-52 rescinding Resolution
No. 100 to all~encies who received copies of Resolution No. lO0.
Councilman Shurley voted in the negative on this motion.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 939 New
Series amending Section 5 of License
Ordinance No. 681 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance No.
939 New Series amending Section 5 of License Ordinance No. 681 New
Series re l~ Fortune Telling Machines, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Adoption of Resolution No. 17-52
adopting budget and approving ~th
Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement
for expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation
for Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 17-52 adopting budget and approving 4th Supplemental Memorandum
of Agreement for expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City
Streets was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Adoption of Resolution No. 18-52 of
annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as La Cresta Manor Tract.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, Resolution No,.
18-52 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as
La Cresta Manor Tract and setting April 7, 1952 as date for hearing
protests thereon, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1952 - 5
Approval of amended specifications
of the Civil Service Board for
Miscellaneous Departments for the
classification of Civil Engineering
Associate, Field.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, amended specifications
of the Civil Service Board of Miscellaneous Departments for the classification
of Civil Engineering Associate, Field, were approved.
Master Street Lighting Plan as
submitted by the Pacific Gas &
Electric Company referred to the
Planning Commission for study ~nd
recommendation to the Council.
UDon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, Master Street
Lighting Plan as submitted by the Pacific Gas & Electric Company was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation to the
Council.
Mayor authorized to direct a letter
to the District Manager of the Pacific
Gas and Electric Company expressing
the appreciation of the Council for the
preparation of the Master Street Lighting
Plan.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the Mayor was
authorized to direct a letter to the District Manager of the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company expressing the appreciation of the Council for the
service rendered to the City in preparing the Master Street Lighting Plan.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds for the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $6,630.00 from City Council Unapplied
Appropriations Fund to Salaries and Wages, Traffic Law Enforcement Fund..
Mayor authorized to direct a
communication to the Kern County
Board of Supervisors for purpose
of entering into a contract for
exception of all property in City
from County of Kern taxes levied for
structural fire protection.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was
authori~d to direct a communication to the Kern County Board of Supervisors
for purpose of entering into a contract for exception of all property in the
City from County of Kern taxes levied for structural fire protection.
Bakersfield, California, March 3, 1952 - 6
City Manager authorized to engage
the services of an architect for
the purpose of preparing plans
and specifications for construction
of new fire station at South King
Street and Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Manager
was authorized to engage the services of an architect to prepare plans
and specifications for the construction of a new fire station at
South King Street and Brundage Lane.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
f~r radio equipment for Police Department.
City Auditor authorized to make proper
transfer of funds to purchase equipment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to purchase the following radio equipment for
the Police Department:
1 FM Station Transmitter and Receiver of not less than
240 watts
2 Remote Control Units for station transmitter
I Station Antenna
i Extra Station Microphone
1 Co-Axial cable with installation kit
Unit bids on ?M Motorcycle transmitters and
receiver sets to be installed on Harley Davidson
motorcycles
The City Auditor was authorized to transfer approximately
$8858.00 from the City Council Unapplled Appropriations to the Police
Department Signal Communications Equipment.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
9as authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amou~tse
Adjournment.
IRon a motion by Saunders,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Vest, the Council
MAYOR of the City oI~ Bakersfield,Ca1
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the---0'~cil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 10, 19~2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock p.M. March 10, 19~2.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shu~ley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 19~2 were read and
approved as read.
0~entng bids to furnish 10,000
gallons of Weed Spray 0il.
T~s being the time set to opensbids to furnish 10,000 gall~ns
of Weed Spray 0il, all bids received were opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of
E~uipment Body for Squad Apparatus
for Fire Department.
This being the time set to open bids for construction of
Equipment Body for Squad Apparatus for Fire Department, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Shurley,
seconded by Vest, the bids were referred to the City Manager for
investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids for improvement of
19th Street from F to N Streets.
This being the time set to open bids for the improvement of
19th Street from F to N Streets, all bias received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis,
· bids were referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Rejection of bids as excessive
to furnish sedan for Chief of Police.
City Manager instructed to go on the
open market to purchase same.
~pon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, all bids to
furnish sedan for Chief of Police were rejected as excessive, and the
City Manager was a~th0r~zed to go on the open market to purchase same.
Bakersfield, California, March 10, 1952 - 2
Appointment of Charles Leland Gunn
as City Manager of Bakersfield.
Lipon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Charles Leland
Gunn was appointed City Manager of Bakersfield, effective April 16, 1952,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Saunders,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Mayor authorized to wire Mr. Gunn
at Buchanan, Michigan of his
appointment to the position of
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Smith,
authorized to wire Mr. Charles L.
seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor was
Gunn at Buchanan, Michigan, of his
appointment to the position of City Manager by the City Council.
Earl J. Miner appointed Acting City
Manager and Acting City Engineer.
It was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, that Earl J.
Miner be appointed Acting City Manager and Acting City Engineer during
the interim until Mr. Gunn reports for duty and Mr. Holfelder returns
from leave of absence due to illness and resumes his duties as City
Engineer. Motion was amended by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, to
include that Mr. Miner be paid at same salary schedule as is now being
received by Mr. Holfelder. Motion carried unanimously.
City Manager to be placed in Step I
of Schedule No. 54 of Salary Ordinance
No. 879 New Series.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, Mr. Gunn was
placed in Step ! of Schedule No. ~ of Salary Ordinance No. 879 New Series.
J. B. Holfelder granted month's
leave of absence due to illness.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Mr. J. B.
Holfelder was granted a month's leave of absence due to illness.
Bakersfield, California, March 10, 1952 - 3
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
Committee to work with Board of
Supervisors to prepare for possible
flood danger.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor was
authorized to appoint a Cormmtttee from the Council to urge the Board
of Supervisors to work with the City to prepare for any possible flood
danger resulting from the overflow of the Kern River due to melting
of heavy unprecedented snows in the mountains. The committee is
empowered to utilize the services of any of the administrative staff
that the chairman of the committee feels he will require to expedite
this matter. Councilmen Smith, Carnakis and Shurley were appointed
to serve on this committee.
Further action on construction of
low rent units under Federal Housing
Authority in Sunset-Mayflower area
deferred until California Regional
Director arrives in Bakersfield.
It was moved by Shutlay, seconded by Carnakls, that the
Council reconsider former action and rescind Resolution No. 19-52
which was adopted March 3,' 1952 resciding Resolution No. 100 and
Cooperation Agreement with the Kern ~ounty Housing Authority for the
construction of ~ low rental housing units in the Sunset-Mayflower
area. Substitute motion was made by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith,
that action be deferred until after the California Regional Directcr
from the Public Housing Authority ~rrives in Bakersfield.
Motion carried unanimously.
Communication from Gordon L. Howden,
attorney for Kern Ice and Cold Storage,
requesting change in Taxation Ordinance
No. 815 New Series referred to City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, communication
from Gordon L. Howden, Attorney for Kern Ice and Cold Storage, requesting
change in Ordinance No. 81~ New Series, was referred to the City Msnage~
for study and recommendation.
Permit granted Clyde Beatty Circus
to exhibit in Bakersfield on May 20, 19~2.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, permit was
granted Clyde Beatty Circus to exhibit in Bakersfield on May 20, 19~2.
Bakersfield, California, March 10, 1952 - 4
Communication from Chief of Fire
Department re salvage of tile to
be removed from City Hall Annex
roof referred to City Manager for
handling.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Chief Phil C. Pifer of the Fire Department requesting that tile
removed from roof of City Hall Annex be salvaged to be used on fire
station of Spanish type to be erected at South King Street and East
Brundage Lane, was referred to the City Manager for handling.
Request from D.C. McCau for release
from present City garbage contract
referred to City Manager.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, request from
D.C. McCan for release from present City garbage contract was referred
to the City Manager, with instructions to work through the Police 1
Department to enforce the garbage ordinance. The Manager was also
authorized to ascertain if other hog raisers might be interested in
taking over this contract.
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-52 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory and setting time for hearing
thereon.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution No.
21-52 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as
Snyder Acres No. I and setting time for hearing thereon, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 29
granting variance of zoning to permit
the construction of ll Motel units on
a portion of Lot 19, Block 3, of the
California Avenue Park Tract~
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Cormmission,
upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Zoning Resolution No. 29
granting variance in zoning to William H. Nelson to permit the
Bakersfield, California, March lO, 1952 - ~
construction of 11 Motel units on a portion of Lot 19, Block 3 of the
California Avenue Park Tract, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of. Zoning Resolution No. 30
to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of a building by the
Firestone Tire Company to be used for
tire repairs and other business on the
east side of Eye Street between 25th
and 26th Street.,
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Zoning Resolution No.
30 granting a variance in zoning to the Firestone Tire Company to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance of a building to be used for
tire repairs and other business, on the east side of Eye Street between
25th and 26th Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
City Attorney t~ prepare Resolution
of Intention for closing of alley
running northerly between Lots 14,
15 and 16, Block l0 of the Kruse Tract.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to
commence proceedings to close alley running northerly between Lots 14,
15 end 16, Block l0 of the Kruse Tract, as requested ~y Mr. Leon Lane.
Mayor authorized to 'ask Mr. Mansur,
Planning Consultant, to attend meeting
when California Regional Director from
Housing and Home Finance Agency arrives
in Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor was
authorized to ask Mr. Everett Mansur, Planning Consultant, to attend
meeting when California Regional Director from Housing and Home
Finance Agency arrives in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, C~ifornia, March 10, 1952 - 6
City Auditor authorized to t tanslet
t)2,570.88 from General Fund to Capital
Outlay Fund to purchase two new motorcycles
for the Police Department. Purchasing
Agent authorized to purchase 1951 model
motorcycle at $100.00 discount rather
than 1952 model.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $2,~70.00 from the General Fund to
the Capital Outlay Fund for the purpose of purchasing two new motor-
cycles for the Police Department, due to two motorcycles not being
traded in as originally contemplated.
The Purchasing Agent was authorized to purchase one 1951
model Harley Davidson motorcycle at $100.00 discount rather than one
1952 model.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
contract with Leonard M. Parsons
for plastering of motor repair shop
at Corporation yard. Mayor authorized
to execute same.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare contract with Leonard M. Parsons to
plaster motor repair shop at Corporation Yard for $972.00, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, claims as
audited by the Finance Connnittee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the C~ty Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Calif.
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offi io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakers, field, California, March 17, 1952
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
at eight o'clock p.M. March 17, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, S~urley, Smith, Sullivan,
Absent: None
the Council of the City of
the City Hall
Vanderlei, Vest
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 10, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 10 ban~
Electric Calculator.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 10 bank Electric
Calculator, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnaki's, the bids were referred to
the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids on Public Improvement
District No. 690 - covering Castro
Ditch.
This being the time set to open bids on Public Improvement
District No. 690 - covering Castro~ Ditch - all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Smith, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation
Action on award of bid to furnish
Weed Spray Oil deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on award
of b~d to furnish Weed Spray Oil was deferred one week.
Acceptance of bid of Yankee Motor
Bodies to build and install one
Squad Body for the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, bid of Yankee Motor
Bodies to build and install one Squad Body for the Fire Department for a
total bid of $3,687.40 was accepted and all other bids were rejected.
Vote ~f thanks extended to Mr.
Guy Jaggard and his Charter
revision committee.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, a vote of
thanks was extended to Mr. Guy Jaggard and his committee for the time :and
effort devoted to the revision of the present Charter.
Bakersfield, California, March 17, 1952 - 2
City Manager instructed to work out
agreement with Housing Authc~ity
of the County of Kern to cover
municipal services furnished Adel~nte
,Vista Housing Project.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the City Manag.~r was
instructed to work out an agreement with the Housing Authority of the Count~
of Kern to cover municipal services now being furnished to the Adelante
Vista Housing Project.
City Manager instructed to work out
an agreement with Housing Authority
of the County of Kern for sewage
disposal service at 34th Street Housing
Project.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the City Manager
was instructed to work out an agreement with the Housing Authority of
the County of Kern for charge to b~ made covering sewage disposal
service furnished to 34th Street Housing Project, to be retroactive to
the date of the opening of the project.
Chief Building Inspector authorized to
employ man for sixty d~ys to make survey
in Sunset-Mayflower area of all sub-standard
dwellings.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the Chief
Building Inspector was authorized to employ a man for sixty working
days for the purpose of making a survey of the Sunset-Mayflower area.
This survey will include an inventory of all sub-standard dwellings,
showing location, and indicating whether or not they can be brought up
to standard. Also, the inventory will show which dwellings are occupied
by the owners and which ones are being rented.
Temporary employee of Building
Department to be placed in Schedule
No. 25 - Building Inspector.
Upon a motion~by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, man to be
employed temporarily in Building Department for making survey in
Sunset-Mayflower area will be placed in Schedule No. 25 - Building
Inspector.
Bakersfield, ~California, March 17, 1952 - 3
Approval of change in admissions
at Bakersfield Swimming Pools as
recommended by Recreation Commission.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Vest, changes in
admissions at Bakersfield Swimming Pools as recommended by the Recreation
Commission were approved as follows:
Children under 12 years of age 5~
Anyone over 12 years of age 15~ - no tax
Reception of resignation of Don T.
Gilger as member of Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, resignation
of Don T. Gilger as member of Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous
Departments was accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed.to write
a letter of appreciation to Mr. Gilger for his excellent services
on the commission.
Reception of resignation of Mrs. Dorothy
L. Abbott as Member of the Recreation
Commission.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, resignation of
Mrs. Dorothy L. Abbott as member of the Recreation Commission was
accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter of
appreciation to Mrs. Abbott for her excellent work.on the Commission.
Permit granted William O. McMahon to
engage in business of autgmobile
Dealer.
~pon a motion by Vande~lei, seconded by Shurley, permit was
granted William O. McMahon to engage in business of Autgmobile Dealer
at 2727 Chester Avenuee
Reception of City Treasurer,s Financial
Report for February, 1952.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the City
Treasurer,s Financial Report for February, 1952 was received and ordered
placed on filee
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning Resolution to grant variance
in zoning to Mr. Quinttell Love to
permit the construction of 18 unit
motel on South side of Ralston Street,
between Owens and Robinson Streets.
URon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, recommendatiola of
Planning Commission was adopted, and the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a zoning resolution to grant variance in zoning to Mr. Quint~mell
Bakersfield, C~ ifornla, March 17, 1952 - 4
Love to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of an 18 ~mnit
motel on south side of Ralston Street between Owens and Robinson Streete
City Attorney instructed to prepare zoning
resolution granting variance in zoning to
Mt. Mariah Masonic Lodge No. 3 to permit
the three rooms being constructed on the
ground floor of the aforesaid lodge to be
leased for business purposes.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, recommendation
of the Planning Commission was adopted, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting variance in zoning to
Mt. Mariah Masonic Lodge No. 3 to permit the three rooms being constructed
on the ground floor of the aforesaid lodge to be leased for.business
purposese
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Zoning 'resolution granting variance
in zoning to Mr. Jim Boggs to ~ermit
the operation of an ambulance service
at 600 Flower Street.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Camskis, recommendation
of the Planning Commission was adopted, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare zoning resolution granting variance in zoning to
Mr. Jim Boggs to permit the operation of an ambulance service at
.600 Flower Streete
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 694 to order the vacation of an
alley in Block 10, Kruse Tracte
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, Resolution of
Intention No. 694 ordering the vacation of alley extending northerly
and southerly between Lot 14 on the west and Lots 15 and 16 on the
east, in Block 10, Kruse Tragt and setting April ?, 1952 as the time
when all persons interested in or objecting to the proposed vacation
may appear before the Counqil, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Saanders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Camskis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bids for sale of frame dwelling
at 1600 Truxtun Avenue referred
back to City Manager for report
to Council on Monday, March 24,
1952o
Upon a motion by Saunders,'seconded by Smith, bids for sale
of frame dwelling at 1600 Truxtun Avenue were referred back to the
Bakerafie,ld, California, March 17, 1 952 - 5
City Manager for report to the Council on Monday, March 24, 1952.
Councilman Vanderlei voted in the negative on this matter.
Allowance of Claims.
URon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Purchasing A~ent authorized to
advertise for bids for Broom Fibre.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Saunders, the Purchasing
A~ent was authorized to advertise for bids for 3 tons of Palmyra and 3
tons of Hickory Broom Fibre.
Purchasing Agent authorized to'
readvertise for sedan for Police Chief.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Smith, the Purcha:sing
Agent was authorized to re-advertise for bids to purchase a sedan fo~?
the Chief of Police using different specifications.
adjourned.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council
MAYOR 'of the City of Bakersfield,
California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Ofi'icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield,~ California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. Marc~ 24, 1952.
Present: C~rnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: Saunders
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids for remodeling of
City Hall Annex.
This being the time set to open bids to remodel the City Hall
Annex, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Smith, the bids were referred to
the City Manager, the architect and the City Council as a committee
of the whole for study and report back to the Council on April 7, 1952e
Councilman Vanderlei voted in the negative on this motion.
Acceptance of bid of Mitchell
and Snyder to furnish 10 Bank
~ Electric Calculator.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,' seconded by Vest, bid of Mitchell
and Snyder t'o furnish Friden 10 bank electric Calculator for a
total price of $549.00 was accepted, and all other bids were'rejected.
Acceptance
Company to
0il.
of bid of Shafter Insecticide
furnish 10,000 tons Weed Spray
Upon s motion by Camskis, seconded by Vest, No. 2 proposal
of Shafter Insecticide Company to furnish lO,000 tons of Weed Spray
Oil for 12~ per gallon was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Hartman Con~rete
Materials Company to furnish lO,000
tons Crusher Dust.
Upon s motion by Camskis, seconded by Vest, bid of Hartman
Concrete Materials Company to furnish 10,000 tons Crusher Dust for 605~
per ton was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Griffith Co.
for improvement of 19th Street
between F and N Streets.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, bid of
19th Street between
Griffith Company for improvement of/F and N Street for total bid of
$115,080.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1952 - 2
Acceptance of bid of Chas. N. Kim
to purchase frame dwelling at 1600
Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, bid of Chas. N.
Kim to purchase frame dwelling at 1600 Truxtun Avenue for $117~.00 was
accepted'and all other bids were rejected.
-Adoption of Resolution No. 22-52 awarding
contract in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 690 - covering Castro Ditch -
to C. L. Harper, dba L. A. Sewer Company.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, Resolution No,. 22-
52 awarding contract in the matter of Public Improvement District No.
690 covering Castro Ditch - to C. L. Harper, dba L. A. Sewer Company,
for a total bid of $9254.00 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Ordinance No. 561 N.S.
regulating "Close-Out" Sales.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 561 New Series
regulating "Close-Out" Sales, to provide for a deposit ~o be made to
the city with the understanding that same will be refunded if the firm
does not reopen within six months.
City Attorney to prepare resolution
to place proposition regarding Parking
Meters on June 3 ballot.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
'was~instructed to prepare resolution to place proposition on June 3
ballot which. would authorize the City Council to pass an ordinance to
install parking meters in theCity and use the revenue collected solely
for maintenance of the meters and the purchase of off-street parking lots.
City Attorney to prepare resolution
to place proposition on June 3 ballot
to amend Section 43 of the Charter
regarding residential requirements for
officers and employees of the City.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare resolution to place proposition on June
ballot to amend Section 43 of the Charter regarding r~side~tial
requirements of officers and employees of the City.
Bakersfield,
California,
March 24, 1952 - 3
~ p~rmisslon granted to Bureau of
Reclamation to drill observation
hole in Section 15, T. 30 S., R 28 E,
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the City
Manager was authorized to notify the Bureau of Reclamation that the
city granted them permission to drill a hole in Section 15, Township
South, Range 28 East,,for observation of ground-water conditions.
Councilman Carnakis voted in the negative on this motion.
Petition from property owners
residing on M Street requesting
that alley running north and south
between 24th and 25th Street in
Block E of Hudnut Tract be reduced
referred.to the Engineer's office
for recommendation.
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Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, petition f~om
ll property owners residing on M Street requesting that alley running
north and seuth between 24th and 25th Street in Block E of the Hudnut
Tract be reduced from 33 feet to 20 feet, was referred to the Engtnesr's
office for recommendation, thence to the Planning Commission for study
and report.
Reception of communication ~rom Kern County
Land Company re oil and gas lease covering
the mineral rights in Section 22, T. 30 S.,
R. 28 E., M.D.B. & M.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication
from Kern County LandsCompany advising that they entered into an
oil and gas lease with the Universal Consolidated Oil Company covering
the mineral rights in N~NE~ and SE¼NE~ of Section 22, T. 30 S., R. 28 E.,
M.D.B. & M., was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager instructed to obtain quit-
claim deed covering expired lease with
Standard Oil Company for mineral rights
in Section 22, T 30 S., R. 28 E., M.D.B.
& M.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Manager was instructed to obtain a quit-claim deed from Standard 0il
Company for lease which expired March l~, 1952, covering mineral
rights in the N~NE~ and SESNE~ of Section 22, T. 30 S., ~. 28 E.,
M.D.B. & M.
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1952 - 4
Acting City Manager instructed to advise
president of Bakersfield City Employees
Association that meeting to discuss salary
~dJustments will be arranged upon arrival
of City Manager Gunn.
In response to request of the Bakersfield City Employees,
Association for a Joint meeting with the Council to discuss a salary
adjustment, upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, the Acting
City Manager was instructed to advise the president of the Association
that a meeting will be arranged after arrival of City Manager Gunn
on April 16, 1952.
Communication from Earl M. Delaney
regarding insufficient drainage for
his property at 2830 W. 19th Street
refer~ed to City Engineer for investi-
gation a~d report.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Earl M. Delaney regarding insufficient drainage casuing damage to
his property at 2830 W. 19th Street was referred to the City Engineer
for investigation and report back to the Council.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$160.40 to furnish sufficient funds
to pay for Squad Body for Fire
Department.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Auditor was authorized to-transfer $160.40 from Fund 11-406-505 to
Mund 8~-415.505 to provide sufficient funds to pay for Squad Body
for the Fire Deparlrment which exceeded the budget estimate.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 32
granting variance of zoning to permit
the construction, operation and maintenance
of an 18 unit motel on the south side of '
Ralston Street, between Owens and Robinson
Street.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, Zoning
~esolution No. 32.granting varianee in zoning to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of an 18 unit motel on the south side of
Ralston Street between Owens and Robinson Street, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, ~mith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Bakersfield, California, March 24, 1952 - 5
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 33
granting variance of zoning to permit
the leasing of 3 ground floor rooms
for business purposes on the grounds of
Mt. Marlab Masonic Lodge No. 3.
Upon a motion by ~hurley, seconded by Carnakis, Zoning
Resolution No. 33 granting variance of zoning to permit the leasing of
three ground floor rooms for business purposes on the grounds of the
Mtr. Mariah Masonic Lodge No. 3, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 34
granting variance of zoning to permit
the operation of an ambulance service
at 600 Flower Street.
Noes: None
Absent: Ssunders
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, Zoning Resolution
No. 34 granting variance of zoning to permit the operation of an
ambulance service at 600 Flower Street, was adppted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Approval of Salary increases
effective, April 1, 1952.
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the following
salary increases were approved effective April 1, 1952:
NAME POSITION FROM TO
Wm. Baca Equipment OPerator Grade 1 $268. $280.
C.E.Taylor Laborer 247. 258.
Wm. Burnett Refuse Foreman 335. 350.
R.L.Stancliff Engineer 330. 345.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 940
New Series amending Section 1
of Ordinance No. 4~0 New Series.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley,
Ordinance No.
940 New Series amending Section 1 of Ordinance Nn. 480 New Series
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei~ Vest
Noes: Sullivan
Absent: Saunders
Bakersfield, CAifornia, March 24, 1952 - 6
Allowance of claims.
Upon a motion by Shutlay, seconded by Carnakis, 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
S/nountSe
Claim from Medical Dental Laboratory
referred to City Manager and City
Auditor for report to the Council.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Camskis, claim from
Medical Dental Laboratory was referred to the City Manager and City Audi-
tor for investigation and report back to the Council regarding charge
of $16.50 for medical examination.
City Manager instructed to make
report to the Council regarding
existing contracts with Max Chason
for collection of rubbish.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager
was instructed to make a recommendation and report to the Council
regarding existing contracts with Max Chason for collection of rubbish.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Vanderlei, the Co~mucil
adJourned'.
MAYOR he City ol~ Baksrs~ield,ca].'if~ ~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
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Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of theCouncil of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in theCouncil Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. March 31, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: Shurley
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish four-
door sedan for the Chief of Police.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish four-door
sedan for the Chief of the Police Department, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Saunders,
seconded by Vest, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study
and recommendation.
Rgception of communication from
Bakersfield Y's Mens Club
commending the Council for rescinding
cooperation agreement with the Kern
County Housing Authority.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, communication. from
Bakersfield Y's Men's Club commendiqg the Bakersfield City Council for
their recent action in rescinding the cooperation agreement with the Kerz
County Housing Authority was received and ordered placed qn file.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Recreation Commission
advising that position of Male
Supervisor is occupied by an
emergency appointee·
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication
from Bakersfield Recreation Commission advising that the position
of Male Supervisor in the Recreation Department is occupied by an
emergency appointee appointed February 26, 1952 wa~ received and ordered
placed on file.
Communication from Mrs. K.T.Cowgill
re ordinance covering television
interference referred to Board of
Supervisors for handling.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, communication
from Mrs. K.T. Cowgill thanking the Council for passing an ordinance
on television interference was referred to the Board of Supervisors,
as Mrs. Cowgill is not a resident of the City.
Bakersfield, California, ~arch S1, 1952 - 2 41
Reception of communication from J. R.
Copeland directed to Mayor Sullivan
regarding Council's action in
rescinding cooperation agreement
with Kern County Housing Authority.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from J.R. Copeland addressed to Mayor Sullivan regarding the recent
action of the C~uncil in rescinding the cooperation agreement with the
Kern County Housing Authority was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Change Order No. 5 to
Wonderly Construction Co. for
construction of a 5000 gallon Propane-
Butane standy Gas Fuel supply system.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, Change Order No. 5
to Wonderly Construction Company for construction of a 5000 gallon l~ropane-
Butane Standy Gas Fuel Sul~y System in place of the installation of
a natural gas system, was approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-52
adopting budget and approving Fifth
Supplemental ~emorandum of Agreement
for expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation
for Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, Resolution ~.
23-52 adopting budget and approving Fifth Supplemental Memorandum of
Agreement for expenditure of Gas Tax Albcation for gajor City streets was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Shurley
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-52 calling
a special munic~pal election for the
purpose of submitting the proposition of
installation of parking meters to the
elections, ordering the consolidation of
said special municipal election with the
primary state election on June 3, 1952 and
requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Kern to order the consolidation
of said elections.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Resolution No. 24-52
calling a special municipal election for the purpose of submitting the
proposition of the installation of parking meters to the electors, ordering
the consolidation of said special municipal election with the primary
Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1952-3
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Shurley
state election to be held on June 3, 1952, and requesting the Board o~
Supervisors of the County of Kern to order the consolidation of said
elections, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-52
calling for a special election to
amend the Charter of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
25-52 calling for a special election to a~end the Charter of the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Shurley
Saunders, ~ith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-52
ordering the consolidation of a special municipal
election with the primary state election
to be held June 3, 1952, and requesting the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern
to order the consolidation of said elections.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 26-52 ordering the consolidation of a special municipal election
to amend Section 43 of the Charter of the City of Bakersfield with the
primary state election to be held June 3, 1952 and requesting the Board
of Supervisors of the County of Kern to order the consolidation of kaid
elections, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Shurley
City Auditor authorized to refund
Liquor License Tax erroneously
collected from The Regent and
Irwin R. Morgan.
Upon a mot/on by Vest, seconded by S~ith, the City Auditor was
authorized to refund $128~2 to The Regent and $42.78 to Irwin R. Morgan
for Liquor License Taxes erroneously collected.
Bakersfield, California, March ~1, 1952 - 4
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Quit-Claim Deed from Standard Oil Company
of California for interest in 0il and Gas
Lease.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Acceptance of Quit-Claim Deed from Standard Oil Company of California
covering its right, title and interest in Oil and Gas Lease on property
described as N~NE¼ and SE~NE~ of Section 22, T. 30 S., I. 28 E.,
~.D.B. & ~., was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Shurley
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, claims as audited
by the Finance Conittee 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 Saunders, seconded by S~ith, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CL an x £ erk o5 the ~ouncll
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 7, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of ~arch 31, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish S tons
Palmyra and 3 tons'Hickory Broom
Fibre.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 3 tons
Palmyra Broom Fibre and 3 tons Hickory Broom Fibre, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Saunders, seconded by Vanderlei, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
City ~anager instructed to proceed
with the fencing of the canals.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Ci2y '
Manager was instructed to proceed with the fencing of the canals
the quickest way possible.
Acceptance of bid of Hubbard's Garage
to furnish 4 door sedan for the Chief
of Police.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, bid of
Hubbard's Garage to furnish one four door Saratoga Chrysler Sedan
with power steering for the Chief of the Police Department for
a total bid of $2711.34 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Reception of findings of Co~ittee
appointed for consideration of bids
received for remodeling of City Hall
Annex.
At this time the report of the Committee appointed to
study bids submitted for remodeling of City Hall Annex was read
by Councilman James W. Shurley, Chairman. It was then moved by
Shurley, seconded by Saunders, that the findings of the Conunittee
be approved.
Substitute motion was made by Vanderlei, seconded by
Shurley, that all bids be rejected as excessive, and the matter be
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Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952 - 2
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: Shurley,
Absent: None
held over until budget time. Motion failed to carry by the
Ayes: Shurley, Vanderlei
Noes: Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Original motion to approve the findings of the committee was
then voted upon and carried unanimously.
Contract to remodel City Hall
Annex awarded to G. A. Phares.
City Attorney instructed to
prepare contract.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the contract
for the remodeling of the City Hall Annex was awarded to G. A. Phares
for a total bid of $283,786.00, and all other bids were rejected. ~?he
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract and insert in same
that the sums of money to be paid under this agreement shall be paid
proprotionately to the amount of work performed each month, not to
exceed, however, before June 30, 1952, the sum now available for the
purpose of the project; and the balance to be paid thereafter
proportionately periodically as the work progresses. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Vanderlei
Reception of Mayor Sullivan's
communication to J. R. Copeland
dated April 6, 1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders,
Sullivan's communication of April 6, 1952 addressed to Mr.
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Valley Rose Chapter No. 11
Order of Eastern Star, requesting
the Council to rescind action
cancelling Cooperation Agreement with
the Kern County Housing Authority.
Mayor
J. R.
Co~,eland
from Valley Rose Chapter No. 11, Order of Eastern Star, requesting
fo 1lowing vote:
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
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Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952
the Council to rescind former action cancelling Cooperation Agreement
with the Kern County Housing Authority, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communication from
Sunset-!/ayflower Progressive Club
proteeting against the action of
the Council in cancelling Resolutions
Nos. 99 and 100.
Upon a mot/on by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from the Sunset-Mayflower Progressive Club protesting against the
former action of the Council in cancelling Resolutions Nos. 99 and
100 and Cooperation Agreement with the Kern County Housing Authority,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Kern Kiwanis Club commending the
Council for rescinding Cooperation
Agreement with Kern County Housing
Authority.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, reception of
co~munication from Kern K/wanis Club commending the Council for
rescinding the Cooperation Agreement with Kern County Housing
Authority, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Junior Chamber of Commerce commending
the Council for rescinding Cooperation
Agreement with Kern County Housing
Authority.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, communication
from the Junior Chamber of Commerce commending the Council for
rescinding the Cooperation Agreement with the Kern County Housing
Authority and urging the Council to take no final action in this
matter until such time as they have an expression from the general voting
public, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
the Bakersfield Realty Board.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, communication
from the Bakersfield Realty Board offering its assistance in working
out a plan to carry out an effective slum clearance program, was
received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952 -. 5
Failure of motion to adopt Resolution
No. 29-52 rescinding and cancelling
Resolution No. 19-52, ratifying and
confirming Resolution No. 99 adopted
January 22, 1951, Resolution No. 100
adopted January 29, 1951, and Cooperation
Agreement dated January 29, 1951 executed
between the Housing Authority of the
County of Kern and the City of Bakersfield.
It was moved by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, that Resolution
No. 29-52 rescinding and cancelling Resolution No. 19-52, ratifying
and confirming Resolution No. 99 adopted January 22, 1951, Resolution
No. 100 adopted January 29, 1951, and Cooperation Agreement dated
January 29, 1951 executed between the Housing Authority of the County of
Kern and the City of Bakersfield be adopted. The motion failed to
carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Camskis, Shurley, Vanderlei
Noes: Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Reception of Certificate of Clerk
that no protests or objections were
filed against the annexation of
La Crests Manor Tract.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Smith, Certificate of
Clerk that no protests or objections were filed against the annexation
of La Crests Manor Tract, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 941 New
Series approving annexation of
uninhabited territory designated
as La Cresta Manor Tract,
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No.
941 New Series approving annexation of uninhabited territory designated
as La Cresta Manor Tract, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of Certificate of Clerk
that no protests or objections were
filed in matter of Resolution of
Intention No. 694.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, Certificate
of Clerk that no protests or objections were filed in matter of
Resolution of Intention No. 694, ordering the vacation of an alley in
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Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952 - 5
Block 10,
Kruse Tract, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 27-52
ordering the vacation of an alley
in Block 10, Kruse Tract - Resolution
of Intention No. 694.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 27-52 ordering the vacation of an alley in Block 10, Kruse Tract,
under Resolution of Intention No. 694, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Election Proclamation
calling Special Election June 3,
1952.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Election
Proclamation calling a Special Election to be held June 3, 1952 on
Proposition No. 1 to amend Section 43 of the Charter of the City of
Bakersfield entitled "Qualifications of Officers and Employees" was
approved.
City Auditor authorized to cancel
taxes on certain properties which
are now City streets and properties
which have beea deeded to the State
of California for State Nighways
Rights-of-Way.
In accordance with recolendation of the City Tax Collector,
upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor was
authorized to cancel delinquent taxes on the following properties which
are now city streets and also properties which have been deeded to the
State of California for State Nighways rights-of-way:
Lot 20, Block 553, Bakersfield, except
portion within Golden State Avenue $17.06
Undivided ~ interest in Lot 18 and S 6 Ft. of
Lot 17, Block 55} Bakersfield,
except portion within Golden State
Avenue
West 30 feet of the north 150 ft. of
NE} of Block B - Lowell Addition
North 30 ft. of S. 327.37 feet of E.
252 ft. of Lot 11, Section 6, T. 30 S.,
R. 28 E., N.D.B. & M.
1.70
4.99
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Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952 - 6
Approval of agreement between the
City and Wright, Metcalf and ~arsons
as architects, for the design and
construction of new fire house at
Brundage Lane and King Street. Mayor
authorized to execute same.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, Agreement
between the City and Wright, Metcalf and Parsons as architects, for the
design and construction of new fire house No. 6 at Brundage Lane and
King Street, was approved. The Mayor was authorized to execute same
on behalf of the City.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$55,479.09 from Highways Users
Tax #33 to Capital Outlay Fund #25.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, theCity
Auditor was authorized to transfer $55,479.09 from Highways Users Tax
Fund #33 to Capital Outlay Fund #25, to reimburse the Capital Outlay
Fund for the State of Californta's share of the cost for Street
Lighting Project No. 52.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, claims
as audited by the Finance Conittee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to
cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for rental of
Park concessions for the sum~er.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was instructed to advertise for bids for the summer rental of
the Park concessions.
purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for Spray
Chemicals.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the following Spray Chemicals:
1500# Arsenate of Lead 50# Dry Spreader
50 28 gallon Barrels Spray Oil
1200# Wettable 50% DlYr
50 Gallons Black Leaf 40
Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952 - 7
Purchasing Agent authorized to call
for bids for hourly rental figure of
Road ~aterial Mixing Nachine.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for hourly
rental figure for a Road Material Mixing Machine
Adoption of Resolution No. 28-52
authorizing the Mayor to sign
Petition to County of Kern to
exempt all property within the
limits of the City of Bakersfield
from County taxes levied for
structural fire protection.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution
No. 28-52 authorizing the Mayor to sign petition to County of
Kern 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, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei,
Noes: None
Vest
Absent: None
Mayor Sullivan and Fire Chief
Phil C. Pifer authorized to
present petition to Board of
Supervisors to exempt all
property within the limits bf
the City of Bakersfield from
County taxes levied for
structural fire protection.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, Mayor
Sullivan and Fire Chief Phil C. Pifer were authorized to present
petition to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern to
exempt all property within the limits of the City of Bakersfield
from county taxes levied for structural fire protection.
Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1952 - 8
City Attorney authorized to prepare
an answer to statements made by
Attorney Bianco.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, City Attorney
Carlstroem was authorized to prepare an answer, to portions of
Attorney Bianco's argument on Council's action in rescinding Cooperation
Agreement with the Kern County Housing Authority, in which he
misrepresented statements made to him by Attorney Carlstroem over the
telephone on April 7, 1952. The answer is to be presented before the
Council on Monday, April'14, 1952.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the
Council adjourned.
MA¥O~ 0% t~e ~lty of Bakersfield, ~ali~ornla
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakerefield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
14, 1952.
Hall at eight o'clock PoM. April
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: Vanderlei
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
At this t~ne the Junior Statesmen of A~erica Council
representatives for the meeting were introduced.
Opening bids for rental of
Park concession stands.
This being the time set for the opening of bids for summer
rental of Park Concession Stands, all bids received were publicly .
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Smith, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study and
recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Brown-Bevis
Company to furnish Hickory and
Tuffibre Company to furnish Palmyra
Broom Fibre.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Brown-Bevis Company to furnish 3000 tons Hickory Broom Fibre for
.136 per pound and bid of Tuffibre Company to furnish 3000 tons of
Palmyra Broom Fibre for .109§ per pound were accepted, and all other
bids were rejected. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to issue a
purchase order to these companies to furnish the broom fibre.
~ro Ostin Trogdon re-appointed
as member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, ~r° Ostin
Trogdon was re-appointed as member of the Planning Co~ission for a
four year term expiring April 17, 1956.
Reception of letter ~om Charles
Carlstroem, City Attorney, to
Council in answer to statement of
Attorney Bianco.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, letter from
Charles Carlstroem, City Attorney, to Council in answer to statement
of Attorney Bianco at last Council meeting, was received and ordered
placed on fileo
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1952- 2
Reception of communication from Parent-
Teacherrs Association of Wayside School
re fluoridation of municipal water.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, co~munication from
the Parent-Teacher's Association of Wayside School favoring fluoridation
of municipal water was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolution from Board of
Supervisors of Tulare County in matter
of endorsement of proposed exchange of
certain highways.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution from
Board of Supervisors of Tulare County in matter of endorsement of iproposed
exchange of a certain portion of County Highway extending south from
Sunrise City for a certain portion of State Highway extending east from
Sunrise City, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Civil
Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments
advising that Glen O.~Carroll is the only
employee of the Department of Public Works
not meeting residence qualifications of the
City Charter.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication
from the Civil Service Board for Miscellaneous Departments advising that
Assistant Superintendent of Streets Glen O. Carroll is the only employee
of the.Department of Public Works ~ot meeting residence qualificat~ons
of the City Charter was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed for Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed for Wayside Park, described as 11.57 acres in Lots
38 and' 43 of Section 6, 30/28, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
.Noes: None
Absent: vanderlei
Permit granted Galpin Brothers to
engage in business of automobile
dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Galpin Brothers were granted a permit to
engage in the business of automobile dealer at 3314 Chester Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1952 - 3
Reception of City Clerk's certificate
that no protests or objections were
received to annexation of uninhabited
territory designated as Snyder Acres No. 1.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, City Clerk's
Certificate that no protests or objections were received to the
annexation of uninhabited territory designated as Snyder Acres No.
1, was received and ordered placed on file,
Adoption of'Ordinance No. 942 New
Series approving ann®xat~on of uninhabited
territory designated as Snyder Acres No. 1.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Ordinance No.
942 New Series approving annexation of uninhabited territory designat~d
as Snyder Acres No. 1, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakig, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Public Improvement District No.
690 - Covering Castro Ditch.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Assessment
Diagram for Public Improvement District No. 690 - Covering Castro
Ditch - was approved.
Approval of plans for fencing Kern
Island Canal between 19th Street and
Terrace Way.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, plans for
the fencing of Kern Island Canal between 19th Street and Terrace Way
were approved.
Denial of recozunendation of Planning
Commission for an amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, recommendation
of Planning Commission that Ordinance No. 501 New Series be amended
substantially as follows, was denied:
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1952 - 4
Before "a" in the 22nd line of Paragraph No. 2 of
Section 18 of Ordinance No. 501 New Series as
a~snded by Ordinance No. 894 New Series, add
"posting, or mailing, or both, in the following
manner, the mailing method to be used unless
otherwise directed by the Planning Com~ission.
Councilman Shurley voted in the aegative on this motion.
Approval of Map of Tract No. 1620.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, it is ordered
that map of Tract No. 1620 be, and the same is hereby approved, that all
the streets, drives, roads, alleys and easements shown upon said map and
thereon offered for dedication be and the same are hereby accepted for
the purposes for which the same are offered for dedication.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11587 of the Business and
Professions Code, the Council of the City of Bakersfield hereby waives
the requirement of signature of the following: Elroy W. Powley,
Marie Z. Mason, Margaret E. Craft, and Francis E. Powley as to an
undivided 4/20 interest in oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances.
The Western Gulf Oil Company, a corporation - Lease.
The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, Inc. - Pole
line e~sement.
The Clerk of this ~uncil is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this order authenticated by the Seal of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Approval of suggested amendment
to Civil Service Rules for Miscellaneous
Departments pertaining to examination
&nnouncements.
In accordance with reco~mendation of the Civil Service Board
for Miscellaneous Departments, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Saunders, amendment to Civil Service Rules for Miscellaneous Departments
pertaining to announcement for promotional examinations was approved.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds to City Clerk's budget.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor was
authorized to make the following transiers to the City Clerk's budget from
the City Council Unapplied Appropriations 11~025-670:
$300.00 to 11-030-302 Legal Advertising
$200.00 to 11-030-351 Stationery and Office Supplies
Bakersfield, California, April 14, 1952 - 5
Financial
on file.
City AuditoT authorized to refund
$11.98 to Patr$ck A. Bedford
~or erron®ous asse6sment,
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $11.98 to Patrick A. Bedford for erroneous
assessment made against.his property.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for March, 1952.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by CarnAkis, City Treasurer's '
Report for March, 1952, was received and ordered placed
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, claims as
audited by the Finance Co~mittee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
City Manager and City Engineer to report
on feasibility of enlarging storm drain
at 19th and Beech Street.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager and City Engineer were instructed to make survey ~nd report back
to the Council on Monday, April 21, 1952, on the feasibility of
enlarging storm drain to alleviate flood conditions at 19th and
Beech Streets,
City Manager and City Engineer to report
to Council on matter of inadequate
drainage of floo~ waters at various
locations in the City.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the City
Manager and City Engineer were instructed to make a survey and report
back to the Council on Monday, April 21, 1952, on matter of inadequate
drainage of flood waters at the following locations:
16th and 0 Streets
Truxtun Avenue and Elm Street
G Street and Truxtun Avenue
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, the
Council adjourned. A~~th~ Cfty~s
ATTEST: fieid -
CITY and 0 lark of t~e--L~[f-
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1952
59
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 21, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vande~lei, Vest
Absent: None
Ninutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 1952 were
read and approved as read.
Petition for fencing of Kern Island
Canal from Terrace Way south to the
City limits referred to the City
Nanager for investigation and report.
A petition from persons residing along the Kern Island Ca~al
from Terrace Way south to the edge of the City limits requesting the
Council to include the fencing of this area in its fencing program
was presented, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the
matter was referred to the City Manager and C~ty Engineer for an
estimate of the cost and to determine if funds are available in the
budget to accomplish the work this fiscal year, with report to be
~submitted to the Council.
Opening bids to furnish 2-way
radio equipment for the Police
Department.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2-way radio
equipment for the Police Department, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by
Carnakis, the bids were referred to the City Manager for study with
instructions to total the number of units to be required, and give the
cost for the complete installation, when making recommendation to the
Councilo
Opening bids for rental of a Road
Materials Mixing Machine.
This being the time set to open bids for the rental of a R.oad
~aterials Mixing ~achine, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley,
the bids were referred to the City Nanage~ t~ determine whether there
would be a saving to the City to rent this road mixing materials
machine,or .possiblycheaper to employ city forces to do the mixing of the
road materialso
6O
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1952 - 2
Opening bids for Chemical Spray
Materials.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish various Chemical
Spray Materials, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the~bids
were referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for the fencing
of Kern Island Canal.
This being the time set to open bids to fence Kern Island
Canal, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the bids were referred
to the City Manager for study and report back to the Council on
April 28, 1952.
City Manager and City Engineer to
investigate complaints received
regarding location of proposed canal
fence.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Manager
and City Engineer were instructed to investigate complaints regarding
the location of canal fence proposed to be built on private properties..
Acceptance of bids for rental of
concessions in Beale and Jastro
Parks.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, bid of Ed Stanley
to operate concession in Beale Park for $15.00 per month and 5% of the
gross sales, and bid of Jean Shields to operate concession in Jastro
Park for $5.00 per month and 5% of the gross sales, were acceDted.
City Manager instructed to go on
the open market to obtain bids
for rental of concessions in
Jefferson and Central Parks.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the ~ity Man~ger
was instructed to go on the open market to negotiate agreements for the
rental of concessions in Jefferson and Central Parks. Councilman Vest
voted in the negative on this motion.
Mayor authorized to sign contract
with G. A. Phares for the remodeling
of the City Hall Annex.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was
authorized to execute contract on behalf of the City with G. A. Phares
for the remodeling of the City Hall Annex.
Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1952 - 3
61
Approval of Agreement with County of
Kern authorizing the employment of persons
residing outside the City as instructors
in the Recreation Department. Mayor
authorized to execute same on behalf of
the City.
Upon a motion by Saunders, secnnded by Smith, Agreement
auShorizing the County of Kern to employ instructors for the Recreation
Department who may not be residents of the City was approved, and the
Mayor was authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Councilman
Vest voted in the negative on this motion.
Extension of time granted City Manager
and City Engineer to make report to
the Council on drainage in the City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, extension of
time until May 5th was granted the City Manager and City Engineer to
complete study and make recommendation to the Council on inadequate and
defective storm drains in the City. Councilman ~est voted in the
negative on this motion.
Communication from Conton, Heard
and James, attorneys, relative to
defective storm drains in Westchester
Tract in vicinity of 30th and F Streets
referred to the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from Conron, Heard and James, attorneys, relative to defective storm
drains in Westchester Tract in vicinity of 30th and F Streets was
referred to the City Manager to be incorporated in Feport of May 5.
Councilman Vest voted in the negative on this motion.
Petition from Mercy Hospital for
abandonment of easement in B Street
between Trxutun Avenue and 16th Street
and in the easterly 66 feet of the alley
in Block 413A, referred to the Planning
Commission for recommendation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, petition from
Mercy Hospital for abandonment of easement in B Street between Truxtun
Avenue and 16th Street and in the easterly 66 feet of the alley in
Block 413A, was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, April 21, 1952 - 4
Reception of communication from
National Association of Letter
Carriers.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, communication from
National Association of Letter Carriers expressing appreciation to
the City for courteous treatment received during their recent
convention in Bakersfield, was received and ordered placed on file.
Communication ordered directed
to the 20-30 Club eXpressing
appreciation of the Council for
their recent campaign to make
Bakersfield "Keys in the Car"
conscions.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, a communication
was ordered se~t to the 20-30 Club expressing the appreciation of the.
Council for their recent campaign conducted to make Bakersfield
citizens "Keys in the Car" conscious.
Approval of Contract Change Order
No. 1 to Paul Vukich.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, Contract
Change Order No. i - South Chester Avenue Improvement - to Paul
Vukich, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, 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.
~ Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for General Liability
and Automotive Insurance.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for General Liability and
Automotive Insurance (Comprehensive Liability Insurance Coverage.)
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the Council
MA~0R of the CiYy ~ ~akers~leld
ATT$ST:
o Clerk of the Council
pf the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 28, ].952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. &pril 28, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, V.est
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Mills Fence
Company for the fencing of Kern
Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, bid of Mills Fence
Company for the fencing of Kern Island Canal for a total price of
$5,599.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
All bids .to f.urnisk 2-way radio
equipment for the Police Department
rejected as being excessive. City
Manager authorized to go on open market
to purchase.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, all bids to
furnish 2-way radio equipment for the Police Department were rejected as
being excessive, and the City ~anager was authorized to go on the open
market to purchase this equipment at a price lower than the lowest bid
received and rejected.
Acceptance Of bid of Lockhart Seed
Company to furnish Chemical Spray
Materials.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, bid of Lockhart
Seed Company to furnish Chemical Spray Materials for a total price of
$1528.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Phoenix Trans-
portation Company to furnish Road
Materials Mixing Machine.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, bid of Phoenix
Transportation Company for rental of Road Mixing Laterials ~achine at
$22.50 per hour plus a fixed transportation charge of $100.00 was
accepted, and. all other bids were rejected.
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1952 2
Communication from Brandt Investment
Company offering to sell property
at Sixth and P Streets to be used
as a swimming pool referred to the City
Manager for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, communication :from
Brandt Investment Company offering the southeast corner of Sixth:and ~
Street for sale to the City for possible use as a swimming pool was
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Approval of salary increases
effective May 1, 1952.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest,
salary increases effective May 1, 1952 were approved:
NA~E OCCUPATION FROM
Isabel Davey Telephone operator $216
Ray Lomas Equip. Oper. Gr. 1 293
the following
$227
3O6
Notice of hearing from Public Utilities
Company on application of California
Water Service Company for increase in
water rates referred to City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, notice from Public
Utilities Commission of hearing to be held May 22, 1952 in the matter' of
application of California Water Service Company for an order authorizing
it to increase rates charged for water service in the City of Bakersfield
and vicinity, was referred to the City Attorney.
Permission granted Mayor Sullivan to
leave the United States.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Mayor Sullivan
was granted permission to leave the United States, to be absent from
Bakersfield from April 29 to May 18. Councilman Vest voted in the
negative on this motion.
Councilman Saunders appointed Mayor
pro tem during the absence of
Mayor Sullivan.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, Councilman Saunders
was appointed Mayor pro tem during the absence of Mayor Sullivan,
Councilman Saunders voted in the negative on this motion.
Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1952 - 3
Reception of report and recommendation
from City Manager on responsibility of
warehousemen for personal property tax.
City Attorney instructed to notify West,
Vizzard, Howden and Baker, attorneys,
relative to Manager's recommendat ion.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, report ~rom
Manager recommending that no change be ,~ade in Taxation Ordinance 1t'o.
815 New Series at this time was received and ordered placed on file, and
the City Attorney was instructed to notify West, Vizzard, Howden and
Baker, attorneys, of the Manager's recommendation as it applies to their
client the Kern Ice and Cold Storage Company.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention to close B
Street between Truxtun Avenue amd 16th
Street and the easterly 66 feet of the
alley west, subject to certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the recommendation
of the Planning Commission was approved, and the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to close "B" Street
from 16th Street to Truxtun Avenue and the east 66 feet of the alley
immediately west, as petitioned by Mercy Hospital. Councilman Shurley
voted in the negative on this motion.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution granting variance in Zoning
to Dr. Charles D. Linfesty to permit the
construction of a medical office building
at NE corner of 17th and D Streets.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to grant a variance was adopted,
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution granting
variance in zoning to Dr. Charles D. Linfesty to permit the construction
of a medical office building at NE corner of 17th and D Streets.
Accepting of Master Street Lighting
Plan as submitted by Pacific Gas and
Electric Company.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, "Master Street Lighting Plan"
as submitted by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, was accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, April 28, 1952 - 4
City Auditor authorized to make transfers
of certain funds as submitted to the Council
in letter of April 28, 1952 and approved by
the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor
was authorized to make transfers of certain funds as submitted to the
Council in letter of April 28, 1952 and approved by the City Manager.
Approval of Change Orders Nos. 6, 7,
8 and 9 to Wonderly Construction Company
for Sewage Treatment Plant Construction.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Change Orders
Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9 to Wonderly Construction Company in connection with
construction of Sewage Treatment Works were approved, and the Mayor w~Ls
authorized to ~ecute same on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 30-52
approving Assessment Diagram in the
matter of Public Improvement District
No. 690 - covering Castro Ditch.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
30-52 approving assessment Diagram in the matter of Public Improvement:
District No. 690 - covering Castro Ditch - was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Saunders, Ssurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, 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 Saunders,
adjourned.
seconded by Carnakis, the Council
MAYOR of the'City of Bakersfiel~'~l-fY.
ATTEST:
[TY CLERI~ and Ex-Offlcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1952
67
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. May
Present:
Absent:
5, 1952.
Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Sullivan
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of communication from Public
Utilities Commission advising of hearing
to be held in the matter of application of'
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for an
order authorizing a revision in its
present directory advertising rates.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, communication'
from Public Utilities Commission advising of hearing to be held on
May 9, 1952 in Los Angeles and May 14, 1952 in San francisco, in the
matter of application of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for an
order authorizing a revision in its present directory advertising rates
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of invitation from Gordon Dunn,
Mayor of Fresno, to attend the Biennial
Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute.
Upon a. motion by Smith, seconded by Vest, communication from
Gordon Dunn, Mayor of Fresno, inviting the Mayor and Members of the
Council to attend the Biennial Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute to be held
in Fresno, June 12 and 13, 1952, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of announcement from League of
California Cities of Mayors' and Councilmen's
Institute to be held in Fresno, June 12 and
13, 1952.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, announcement from
League of California Cities of Mayors' and O0uncilmen's Institute to be
held in Fresno on June 12 and 13, 1952, was received and ordered placed
on file.
Reception of communication from Louis
J. Banducci regarding drainage.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Louis Jo Bandu~ci regarding drainage trouble was received and
ordere~ placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1952 - 2
Co~nunication from George A. Hoggatt
regarding repairs to street at approach
to his service station referred to City
Manager for handling with State Highway
Department.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, communication
from George A. Hoggatt requesting the City to repair street on Chester
Avenue north of the circle at the approach to his service station was
referred to the City Manager for handling with the State Highway
Department.
Reception of report from City Manager
on fencing of Kern Island Canal from
Terrace Way south to the City L~nits.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$10,170o00 from this purpose.
At this time the City Manager submitted his report on the
fencing of Kern Island Canal from Terrace Way south to the City limits.
Upon a motion by Carhakes, seconded by Smith, the report was received and
ordered filed, and in accordance with recommendation of the City Manage:F,
the City Auditor was authorized to transfer $10,170.00 from Account
No. 11-026-670, City Council Unapplied Appropriations to Account No.
25-590-523D, Fencing Canals in City, in order to proceed
with the construction of the city's port,on of the fence.
Reception of report from City Engineer
on the feasibility of enlarging Truxtun
Avenue Storm Dra~n and on matter of flood
waters at various locations in the C~ty.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the report from
the City Engineer on the feasibility of enlarging Truxtun Avenue storm
drain and on matter of flood waters at various locations in the City, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
Committee to study water drainage plan
for the City as a whole.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor
was authorized to appoint a Council Conduittee to study and make
recommendations on a master drainage plan for the City as a whole, in
collaboration with the City Manager and City Engineer. Councilmen
Shurley, Vest and Smith were appointed to serve on this committee.
Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1952 - 3
69
Reception of report from City Manager
Gunn on termination of lease-purchase
agreement and its extensions for fire
alarm system.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest, report from
City Manager Gunn that lease-purchase agreement executed with the Gamewell
Company to provide a fire alarm system had been terminated and the fire
alarm system is now wholly owned by the City, was received and ordered
placed on file. A vote of thanks was extended to Fire Chief Pifer fo~
his efforts to obtain this fire alarm system.
Approval of recommendation from Planning
Commission to repeal Ordinance No. 397 New
Series and No. 895 New Series. City Attorney
instructed to prepare ordinance for adoption.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the recommendat:ion
from the Planning Commission pertaining to the revision of Ordinance ~o.
397 New Series and the amending Ordinance No. 895 New Series was approved,
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to repea~L the
two planning commission regulation ordinances.
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 35
granting variance in Zoning to Dr. Charles
D. Linfesty to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a medical
office building.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Zoning Reso~ution
No. 35 granting variance in zoning to Dr. Charles D. Linfesty to perm~t
the construction, operation and maintenance of a medical office build~ng
at 17th and D Streets, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Approval of plan for sanitary sewer
in Chester Avenue and 19th Street..
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for the construction of same.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, plan for 10"
sanitary sewer in Chester Avenue and 19th Street was approved. The Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of saz,e.
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Bakersfield, California, May 5, 1952
City Auditor authorized to make transfers
in Fire Department budget.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City
Auditor was authorized to make the following transfers within the
Fire Department budget:
AMOUNT
3,000.00
FROM FUND
25-412-506
11-400-101
TO FUND
83-415-503
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motlon by Smith, seconded by Vest, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for Legal
Advertising and Automotive Fire
Insurance.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Legal Advertising and
Automotive Fire Insurance.
City Manager to study the matter of
salary increases for city employees
and make recommendation to the Council.
It was moved by Shurley that the Mayor appoint a Council
Committee to study the matter of salary increases for city employees
and make report back to the Council. The motion failed for lack of a
second. Substitute motion was made by Vest, seconded by Carnakis,
that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation
to the Council. :
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Council adjourned.,
S~rley, the
MAYOR PRO-TEM of the City of
Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
C and cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1952
7!
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
]~952.
eight o'clock P.M. May 12,
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis,
Sullivan
Saunders,
Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 5~ 1952 were read and
approved as read.
Opening bids for construction of 10"
Sanitary Sewer in Chester Avenue and
19th Street.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction o~! 10"
Sanitary Sewer in Chester Avenue and 19th Street, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a motion by Shurley,
seconded by Vest, the bids were referred to the Qty Manager and City
Engineer for study and recommendation in order to award bid at this
meeting.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Teacher's Club urging
fluoridation of municipal water.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, communication
from Bakersfield Teacher's Club wishing to go on record as favoring the
fluoridation Gf municipal water, was received and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of resignation of Earl J.
Miner as City Assessor. Civil Service
Commission instructed to hold examination
to fill the position.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, resignation of
Earl J. Miner as City Assessor was accepted, and the Civil Service
Comsnission for Miscellaneous Departments was instructed to hold examination
for the position.
Request from Fire Chief Pifer to
purchase two new automobiles to
replace over-age units granted.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for same.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, request from
Fire Chief Pifer to purchase two new automobiles for his department to
replace over-age units was granted, and the Purchasing Agent was authorized
to advertise for bids for same.
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Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1952 - 2
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds in Police Department budget to
purchase Police radios.
In accordance with recommendation of the City Mana~er~'upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City AuditOr was authorized to
transfer the sum of $8,858.00 from Fund 11-450-506 P~lice Law
Enforcement and Administration to Fund 32-452-506 Police Department
Enforcement ef Traffic Regulations to facilitate the purchase of
Police Department radios.
Reception of communication from
Lions International.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, CommuniCation
from Lions International thanking the Mayor and Council for a most
enjoyable and inspiring annual convention held recently in Bakersfield,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for April, 1952.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of April, 1952 was
received and ordered placed on file.
Action on D.C. McCan Garbage
Contract deferred until meeting
to be held between the Council and
Mr. McCan.
At this time the manager presented his report on the status
of the D.C. McGan garbage contract and made recommendations to the
Council regarding the revision of the contract. It was moved by
Carnakis, seconded by Smith, that Mr. McCan be notified to pay the city the
amount owing for delinquent payments since November, 1951, and if this
is not done, that suit be instituted for collection of same, and Mr.
McCan be informed that if he wishes to cancel the contract, his bond
will be forfeited.
Substitute motion was made by Shurley, seconded by Vest, tha~
action on the matter be deferred until a meeting has been held with
Mr. McCan to determine what can be worked out which will be
satisfactory to both the City and Mr.McCan.
by the following vote:
Ayes: Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei,
Noes: Carnakis
This motion carried
Vest
Absent: Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1~52 - 3
73
Original motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Smith
Noes: Saunders, Shurley, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: Sullivan
Reception of report from City Manager
regarding the details of the proposed
parking meter operation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, report from City
Manager Gunn regarding the details of the parking meter operation,
provided the electorate approves of their installation, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of bid of Pipeline
Constuctors to construct 10"
Sanitary Sewer in Chester Avenue
and 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, bid of Pipeline
Constructors to construct 10" Sanitary Sewer in Chester Avenue and ]9th
Street for a total bid of $6,560.10 was accepted, and all other bids.
were rejected.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 943 New
Series creating a Planning Commission
and repealing Ordinance No. 397 New
Series and Ordinance No. 895 New Series.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, Ordinance No. 943
New Series creating a Planning Commission for the City of Bakersfield
and repealing Ordinance No. 397 New Series and Ordinance No. 895 New
Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Extension of time granted Wonderly
Construction Company for completion
of Sewage Treatment Works.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, an extension
of time until October 1, 1952 was granted Wonderly Construction Company
for the completion of the sewage treatment works.
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Bakersfield, California, May 12, 1952 - 4
Allowance of Claims.
/ :
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, 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 Smith,
adjourned.
seconded by Carnakis, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1952
Minutes of th~ regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. May 19, 1952.
Present: C~arnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
M~nutes of the regular meeting of May 12, 1952 were read and
approved as read.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Board of Education advising
of election of officers for the
enmuing year.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, communication
from the Bakersfield Board of Education advising that L. F. Baisinger,
M.D. was elected president and Mrs. Virginia C. Bellinger was elected
secretary of the Board for the ensuing year, in accordance with
Section 149 of the Charter of the City of Bakersfield, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Approval of salary increases
effective June 1, 1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders,
the following
salary increases were approved effective June 1, 1952:
NAME POSITION FROM TO
Carroll Williams Appraiser $350 $366
J. E. Reed Hoseman 320 330
M.R. Kirchner Hoseman 320 330
Reception of resolution from
St. Francis Mother's Club favoring
fluoridation of municipal water.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, resolution
Communication from property owners
adjacent to alley running east and
west between 19th and 20th Street, west
of Elm Street, referred to City Engineer
for recommendation to City Manager.
Upon a motion by Saunders, ~econded by Smith, communication
from property owners adjacent to alley running east and west between
19th and 20th Street, west of Elm Street, offering the alley to the City
file.
fluoridation of the municipal water, was received and ordered placed on
containing 31 signatures of members of St. Francis Mother's Club favoring
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Bakersfield, California, Hay 19, 1952 - 2
to accept and maintain as public property, was referred to the City
Engineer for recommendation to the City Manager.
Heception of communication from
W. J. Anderson, Hayor of Yuma,
~rizona.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, communication
from W. J. Anderson, Hayor of Yuma, Arizona, thanking the city for
courtesies extended to Mr. Bernard Raebel, Chief of the Yuma F~re
Department, was received and ordered placed on file.
Permit g~anted Herbert H. Baldwin
to engage in business of Automobile
Dealer.
No protests having been received, upon a motion by
Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, Herbert K. Baldwin was granted a
to engage in the business of automobile dealer at 2600 Chester~
permit
Avenue.
Adoption of report from Planning
Commission recommending granting
variance in zoning to Willia~ H.
Nelson to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of 11
motel units.
Upon a motion by Shurtey, seconded by Smith, report from
Planning Co~tssion recommending the granting of a variance in zoning
to Wm. H. Nelson to permit the construction, operation and maintenance
of eleven motel units and to connect these units by entrance and exit
through the Topper Motor Hotel, was adopted.
Adoption of Zoning Hesolution No. 36
granting variance of zoning to permit
the construction, operation and
maintenance of eleven motel units and
to connect these units by entrance and
exit through the Topper Hotor Motel.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Zoning £esolution
No. 36 granting variance of zoning to permit the construction, operation
and maintenance of eleven motel units and to connect these units by
entrance and exit through the Topper Motor Hotel, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes; Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1952 - 3
77
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Adoption of report from Planning
Commission recommending the granting
of a variance in zoning to Otis W.
Varner to permit the construction,
operation and maintenance of a lumber
and builders specialty business.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, report from
Planning Commission recommending the granting of a variance in zoning to
Otis W. Varner to permit the construction, operation and maintenance of
a lumber and builders specialty business was adopted,
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No.
37 granting variance of zoning to
permit the constSution, operation
and maintenance of a lumber and builders
specialty business.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, Zoning Resolution
No. 37 granting variance in zoning to Otis W. Varner to permit the
construction, operation and maintenance of a lumber and builders
specialty ~siness, ms adopted as read by the following vote:
Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
~ar nakis, Saunders,
None
None
Report of certified public accountant
for period ending December 31, 1951
referred to chairman of the Finance
Committee.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the report of
the certified public accountant covering audit of the books and accounts
of the city for period ending December 31, 1951, was referred to the
chairman of the Finance Committee.
City Manager authorized to fence
Tract 1587 along Kern Island Canal
for 1/4 mile north from Planz Road.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for fencing materials.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City Manager
was authorized to fence Tract 1587 along Kern Island Canal for 1/4 mile
north from Planz Road. The Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise
for bids for fencing materials to fence the City's portion of Kern
Island Canal from Terrace Way south to Planz Road.
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Bakersfield, California, May 19, 1952 - 4
Adoption of prel~ninary draft of
ordinance establishing parking meters
as policy of the Cohncil.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, the preli~inar. y
draft of the ordinance establishing parking meters was adopted as policy
of the Council in the event the electorate authorize the installation
of parking meters.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, claims as audited
by the Finance Co~mittee 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 Carnakis,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Vanderlei~ the
~A¥~he' '1 y~flei~,Callf'
ATTEST:
CIT ~ - ' ~lerk of ~he Council
of the City of Bakersfield~ California
Bakersfield, California, May 26, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clo¢k P.M.
Present:
Absent:
May 26, 1952.
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Carnakis
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 19,
approved as read.
1952 were read and
Acceptance of bid of Bakersfield
Californian for legal advertising
for fiscal year ending June 30, 1953.
This being the time set to open bids for legal advertising
for fiscal year ending June 30, 1953, bid of the Bakersfield Californian
was opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, bid of the Bakersfield
Californian of 15~ per column line of six-point solid for the first
insertion and 11~ per column line of six-point solid for each subsequent
insertion, was accepted.
Opening bids to furnish 2 - 4 door
sedans for the Fire Department.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 2 - 4 door
sedans for the Fire Department, all bids received were opened, examined
and declared. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the bids were
referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for study and recommendation.
City Auditor authorized to refund
$21.38 to Eagles Club for liquor
license tax erroneously collected.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the City Auditor
was authorized to refund $21.38 to the Eagles Club for liquor license
tax erroneously collected.
Matter of acceptance by the city of
alley between 19th and 20th Street,
west of Elm Street, referred to the
Planning Commission.
At this time the requested report from the City Engineer in
connection with the letter addressed to the City Council by property
owners adjacent to a proposed alley lying between 19th and 20th Street;,
west of Elm Street, asking that the alley be accepted by the City and
improved and maintained at City expense, was read. Recommendation was made
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Bakersfield, California, May 26, 1952 - 2
by the Engineer that a suitable turn around be constructed and the alley
be paved with a minimum of 4 inches of plant-mix surfacing before the
city should accept the alley. Upon a motion by Shurtey, seeonded by
Smith, the matter was referred to the Planning Commission for s~udy and
recommendation.
Mayor authorized to appoint Council
Committee to work with administrative
department to improve sub-standard
dwellings in Sunset-Mayflower area.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vanderlei, the Mayor
was authorized to appoint a Council committee to work with the
administrative department in order to accomplish required improvements~
of sub-standard dwellings in the Sunset-Mayflower area; the Council
to determine policy matters. Councilmen Smith, Shurley and Sullivan
were appointed to serve on this committee.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Shurley, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to Cover the
respective amounts.
Reception of report from Engineering
Department of survey to det4rmine
the relative conditions of paved streets
in the city.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, report presented
to the Council by the Engineering Department of survey to determine the
relative conditions o£ the unpaved streets in the City was received,
and the City Engineer was commended for the excellent work done by
his department.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Shurley, the
MA¥(~t{ of the City of Ba]~ersfleld
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.
Present:
Absent:.
M. June 2, 1952.
Carnakis, Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Shur!ey
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 26,
approved as read.
1952 were read and
Acceptauce of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish 2 - 4 door Ford Sedans
for the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. to furnish 2 - 4 door Ford Mainline 6 cylinder Sedans for a tol;al
price of $3,081.06 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
supplementary agreement with D.C. McCan
to provide for additional services.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a supplementary agreement with D.C. McC~
authorizing him to perform additional services in connection with the
collection of wet garbage from commercial establishments, effective May
16, 1952; Mr. McCan to'be reimbursed in the amount of $300.00 per month.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance to amend Taxicab Regulation
Ordinance No. 703 New Series to provide
for increase in rates.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare ordinance to amend Taxicab Regulation Ordinance
No. 703 New Series to establish the following increase in rates:
35~ for first 1/3 mile
10~ for each additional 1/3 mlle
Waiting time $3.00 per hour
Permit granted Ben Miller to engage
in the business of automobile dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, permit was granted Ben Miller to engage in
the business of automobile dealer at 2609 Chester Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, June 2, 1952 - 2
Adoption of Resolution No. 31-52 requesting
consent of the County of Kern to construct
a sanitary sewer main in a portion of Planz
Road under jurisdiction of the Board of
Supervisors of said County.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, Resolution No..
31-52 requesting consent of the County of Kern to construct a sanitary
sewer main in a portion of Planz Road under jurisdiction of the Board
of Supervisors of said County, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Shurley
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$81.06 to purchase Fire Department Ford
Sedans.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $81.06 from Fund 11-406-321 to~ Fund 83-415.-
503 in order that purchase of 2 - four door Ford Sedans for the Fire
Department may be completed.
was
City
1,
City Manager instructed to notify
Wonderly Construction Company that
the City expects the sewage treatment
plant to be in operation September 1, 1952.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager
instructed to notify the Wonderly Construction Company that the
expects the sewage treatment plant to be in operation by September
1952, and that no further extensions will be granted for the
construction of the plant.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, claJans as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 2000 gallons of White Traffic
Lacquer.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids to purchase 2000
gallons of White Traffic Lacquer. Councilman Vest voted in the negative
on this motion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders,
Adjourned.
ATTEST:
~T~V z~' ~
seconded by Smith, the Council
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86
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. June 9, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of June 2, 1952
were read and approved as read.
Reception of invitation from International
City Managers' Association inviting City
Manager to attend conference at Kansas City,
Missouri, September 28 to October 2, 1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, invitation
from International City Managers' Association inviting the City Manager
to attencl 38th Annual Conference to be held at Kansas City, Missouri,
September 28 to October 2, 1952, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager authorized to attend conference
of City Managers' Association at Kansas City,
Missouri, September 28 to October 2, 1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Manager was authorized to attend the 38th Annual Conference of the
International City Managers' Association to be held at Kansas City,
Missouri, September 28 to October 2, 1952.
Reception of invitation from Pacific
Coast Building Officials Conference for
Building Inspector to attend 30th Annual
Conference to be held at Spokane, Washington,
September 9 to 12~ 1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, invitation from
Pacific Coast Building Officials ~nference inviting the Building Insp~.ctor
to attend 30th Annual Business Meeting of the Organization to be held in
Spokane, Washington, September 9 to 12, 1952, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 944 New
Series providing for the establish-
ment of Parking Meter zones and the
installation, operation and maintenance
of Parking Meters.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, Ordinance No.
944 New Series providing for the establishment of parking meter zones
and parking meter spaces, the installation, operation and maintenance
of parking meters, the disposition of monies corlected from the use of
parking meters and providing penalties for the violation thereof, was
Bakersfield, California, June 9, 1952 - 2 87
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Ordinance No. 945 New
Series amending Section 19 of Ordinance
No. 703 New Serles and repealing Ordinances
No. 793 New Series and 844 New Series.
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No. 945
New Series amending Section 19 of Taxicab Ordinance No. 703 New Series to
provide for an increase in rates, and repealing Ordinances No. 793 New
Series and No. 844 New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Mayor authorized to execute Supplementary
Agreement with D.C. McCan for collection
of wet garbage from commercial establishments.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was
authorized to execute a Supplementary Agreement with D.C. McCan for 'the
collection of wet garbage from commercial establishments in the City.
Councilman Carnakis declined to vote on this motion.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for Parking Meters.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by ~st, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Parking Meters.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the claims
as allowed by the Finance Committee.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Saunders,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Carnakis, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bak~Cal
CITY CLERK anaEx-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
M. June 16, 1952.
Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
at eight o'clock
Present: Carnakis,
Absent: None
Minutes
approved as read.
of the regular meeting of June 9, 1952 were read and
Opening bids for Comprehensive
Liability Insurance.
This being the time set to open bids for Comprehensive
Liability Insurance, bid of Roberts Insurance Agency was opened,
examined and declared. Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest,
the
bid was rejected as being excessive, and the City Manager was authorized
to go on the open market to negotiate for insurance at a figure less
than the amount quoted in the bid received.
Opening bids for Fire Insurance
on Automotive Equipment.
This being the time set to open bids for Fire Insurance
on Automotive Equipment, all bids received were opened, examined and
declared. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the bids were
referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Opening bids for ~ain Link
Fencing.
This being the time set to open bids for Chain Link Fencing,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Upon a
motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the bids were referred to the
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Reception of Certificate of City Clerk
that no protests or objections were filed
in the matter of Public Improvement District
No. 689.
The City Clerk advised the City Council that this was the
time and place fixed pursuant to statute and notice given for the hearing
in the matter of the assessment for the construction of sanitary sewers
in South Chester Avenue and other streets and alleys in Public
Improvement District No. 689 (El Camino Park Annex), as contemplated in
Resolution of Intention No. 689 adopted by the said City Council on the
Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1952 - 2
13th day of November, 1951. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders,
Certificate of the City Clerk that no written protests or objections were
filed in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 689 prior to the day
set for the bearing was received and ordered placed on file.
Minute Order confirming assessment
in matter of Public Improvement
District No. 689.
The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons
present desiring to be heard in the matter of Public Improvement District
No. 689. In order to consider all appeals presented, and to permit the
Engineer of Work to confer with the protestants, recess was taken on
the hearing and the Council continued with the next order of business.
Reception of communication from
Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties of
California Building and Construction
trades Council giving prevailing rate
of wages to be paid certain trades
effective July 14, 1952.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, communication
from Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties of California Building and Construction
Trades Council giving prevailing rate of wages to be paid certain trades
effective July 14, 1952, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution adopting wage scales
effective July 14, 1952 covering
Cement Masons, Teamsters, Laborers
and Carpenters.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution adopting wage scales effective
July 14, 1952 covering prevailing rate of wages to be paid Cement Masons,
Teamsters, Laborers and Carpenters.
Reception of Invitation from California
Highway Patrolman's Club for Council to
attend annual stag barbecue on June 18,
1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, invitation from
the California Highway Patrolman's Club for Council to attend annual stag
barbecue on June 18, 1952, was received and ordered placed on file.
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Recess being declared Over in the matter of hearing on Public
Improvement District No. 689, after a fair and impartial hearing haviz~g
been granted to all persons desiring to be heard in said matter, and all
appeals or objections presented having been heard and fully considered.,
and the City Council being satisfied with the correctness of the assess-
ment and diagram, upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Smith, the
assessment and diagram were confirmed and approved, and the Superintendent
of Streets was instructed to attach a warrant to said assessment bearing the
date of this order of the City Council.
City Engineer instructed to prepare
Plans and Specifications to establish
a street lighting system in Westchester
Village Business District.
In response to petition from Houchin Development Corporation,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City Engineer was
instructed to proceed to prepare plans and specifications to establish
a street lighting system in Westchester Village Business District.
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
Members of Board of Examiners and Appeals.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the
appointment of the following members of the Board of Examiners and
Appeals by the Mayor, under the provisions of Section 205 (b) of the
Fire Prevention Ordinance No. 705 New Series was approved:
R. E. McCarthy, Chairman
O. D. Williams
Curtiss Bowman
Jere Sullivan
Acceptance of report of Planning Commission
recoilmending petition of T. E. Jones
requesting that a variance in zoning be
granted to permit house at l10 Niles Street
to be used as an office.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the report
of the Planning Commission recommending that the petition of Mr. Thomas
E. Jones be granted for a variance of zoning to permit the house on property
designated as 110 Niles Street to be used as an office and to permit
certain signs to be erected in relation thereto, was approved.
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City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance granting variance in zoning
to T. E. Jones to permit house at 110
Niles Street to be used as an office.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare ordinance granting variance in
zoning to T. E. Jones to permit the house on property ~signated as
110 Niles Street to be used as an office and to permit certain signs
to be erected in relation thereto.
Acceptance of report of Planning
Commission recommending that the alley
between 19th and 20th Street and west
of Elm Street be accepted, under
certain conditions.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the report
of the Planning Commission recommending that the alley between 19th
and 20th Streets and west of Elm Street be accepted, providing the
petitioners comply with the conditions stated by the City Engineer that
a suitable "turn-around' be constructed and the alley be paved with
a minimum of 4 inches of plant-mix surfacing.
Petition requesting that the alley in
Block "E" of the Hudnut Addition be
diminished from 33 feet to 20 feet
referred back to the Planning Commission
for further study.
A report from the Planning Commission recommending the denial
of petition requesting that the alley in Block "~' of the Budnut Addition
be diminished from 33 feet to 20 feet was read, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the matter was referred back to the
Planning Commission for further study.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for May, 1952.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for May, 1952 was received and ordered
placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1952 - 5
Reception of Resolution of Board of
Supervisors of County of Kern granting
consent to City of Bakersfield to
construct, maintain and operate an 18"
sewer main in a portion of Planz Road,
under jurisdiction of the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution
of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Kern granting consent to
the City of Bakersfield to construct, maintain and operate an 18"
sewer main in a portion of Planz Road, under jurisldiction of the
County of Kern, was received and ordered placed on flle.
Mayor authorized to execute
agreement with the Bakersfield
City School District for transportation
of children by bus to day camp at Hart
Memorial Park from June 23 to August 15,
1952.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, agreement with
the Bakersfield City School District for transportation by bus of
children to day camp at Hart Memorial Park from June 23 to August 15,
1952 was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same on
behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 32-52
approving Agreement for Maintenance
of State Hlghways in the City.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 32-52 approving the maintenance of State highway routes within the
city was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes'! Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of ~aims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~st, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City ~easurer to cover the
respective amounts.
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95
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Council adjourned.
Carnakis, the
AYOR f the (Ity of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK an -~c~ 1 e Council~
of the City of Bakersfield, California
96
Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
at eight o'clock P.M. June 23, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan,
Absent: None
of the City of
the City Hall
Vanderlei, Vest
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Cyclone Fence
Company to furnish 11,000 feet of
Chain Link Fencing.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, bid of Cyclone
Fence Company to furnish 11,000 feet of chain link fencing and fittings
for a total price of $7,822.35 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Roberts Insurance
Agency for fire insurance on Automotive
Equipment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Roberts
Insurance Agency to furnish fire insurance on Automotive Equipment for
a total price of $614.45 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Approval of salary increases
effective July 1, 1952.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis,
the following
Mayor and City Manager authorized to
attend public hearing of the Assembly
Committee on Governmental Efficiency
and Economy.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor
and City Manager were authorized to attend public hearing of the Assembly
Committee on Governmental Efficiency and Economy to be held in the Board
Room of the Board of Supervisors on July 1, 1952 at 10:00 A.M., the
Mayor to represent the City.
salary increases were approved, effective July 1, 1952:
NAME POSITION FROM TO
Wm. J. Feliz Equip. Oper. Gr. 1 $268 $280
R. S. Paddock Captain 365 380
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97
Reception of annual report of Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon. a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, annual report
of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations was received and placed
on file. Motion was amended by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, to cormmend
Chairman Jack Levy for the excellence of his work and the work being
accomplished by the Board.
Mayor Sullivan asked to be excused from the meeting and
left the Council Chamber at this time.
Adoption of Resolution No. 33-52
appointing Engineer of Work in matter
of proposed construction of sanitary
sewers and appurtenant work in Public
Improvement District No. 696.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No..
33-52 appointing the Engineer of Work in the matter of proposed construction
of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in "Public Improvement District No.
69~' within the City of Bakersfield and in certain unincorporated territory
of ~he County of Kern, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Approval of plans, profiles and
specifications for the construction of
sanitary sewers in Planz Park Annex,
known as l>ublic Improvement District
No. 696.
Pursuant
R. E. White, presented plans and profiles, together with a plan of the
assessment district, for the construction of sanitary sewers ~n Planz
Park Annex, known as Public Improvement District No. 696, the Engineer
presented specifications covering such improvement, together with a
to instructions heretofore given, the Engineer of Work,
detailed estimate of costs thereof.
by Smith, the plans, profiles, plat
improvement were approved.
also
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
and specifications covering such
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Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1952 - 3
Reception of communication from Health
Officer of County of Kern relative to
the necessity of the construction of
sanitary sewers in Planz Park Annex,
known as Public Improvement District No.
696.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from W. C. Buss, County Health Officer, dated May 28, 1952 relative to
the necessity of the construction of sanitary sewers in Planz Park
Annex, known as Public Improvement District No. 696 was received and
ordered placed in full upon the minutes of this meeting. Communication
reads as follows:
May 28, 1952
City Council
City of Bakersfield
California
Gentlemen:
As Health Officer of the County of Kern, California, and
also acting as Health Officer of the City of Bakersfield through
an agreement with the County of Kern, I wish to advise and call
your attention to certain matters pertaining to the area annexed to
the City by Ordinance No. 898 New Series, commonly known as Planz Park.
1. The present sewer facilities for said Planz Park
Annex, are confined to septic tanks and/or cess pits and we are now
advised that the Engineer for the City has completed plans and
specifications for the construction of sanitary sewer collecting lines
to serve that portion of Planz Park Annex lying southerly of Wilson
Road and within said City.
2. The essential present needs of this area in the
matter of sewage collection and didsposal, which is made necessary as
a health measure, are as follows:
(a)
The soil is not conducive to adequate
leaching and the lots are inadequate
in size to allow continued expansion
of additional individual sewage disposal
methods;
(b)
To construct lateral sewer collecting
lines to serve the area described in
paragraph (1) hereof;
(c)
To make the necessary connections for
said collection system to the City's
trunk sewer in South Chester Ave.
In conclusion, it is my recommendation as such Health Officer
that proceedings be instituted for the construction of said sewer system
for said portion of theCity of Bakersfield, known as Planz Park Annex,
as a health measure and for the preservation of public health and safety..
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Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1952 - 4
This recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions of
Section 2808 of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and
Majority Protest Act of 1931", Division IV of the Streets and Highways
Code of the State of California.
Respectfully submitted,
KERN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
WM. C. BUSS, M.D. Health Officer
Adoption of Resolution No. 34-52
of the City Council, making its findings
and determinations relative to the
recommendation of the County Health Officer
in the matter of sanitary sewers in Planz
Park Annex, known as Public Improvement
District No. 696.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution No.
34-52 of the City Council, making its findings and determinations
relative to the recommendation of the County Health Officer in the
matter of the construction of Sanitary Sewers in Planz Park Annex,
known as Public Improvement District No. 696, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 696 of the City Council, declaring
its intention to order construction of
sanitary sewers in Planz Road and other
Streets and Alleys (Public Improvement
District No. 696) in City of Bakersfield,
declaring the work to be of more than
local or ordinary public benefit and
describing the district to be benefited
by said work and to pay costs and expenses,
and fixing a time and place for hearing
objections to said work.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Intention No. 696 of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield, California,
declaring its intention to order construction of sanitary sewers in
Planz Road and other streets and alleys (Public Improvement District
No. 696) in said City; declaring the work to be of more than local or
ordinary public benefit and describing the district to be benefited
by said work and to pay the costs and expenses, and fixing the 21st day
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Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1952 - 5
of July, 1952 at the hour of eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. in the chambers
of the City Council in the City Hall as the time and place for hearing
objections to said work, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-52
ascertaining and determining the
prevailing rate of wages to be paid to
certain crafts and types of workmen
employed on Public Work in the City of
Bakersfield, California, and amending
Resolution No. 96.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution No.
35-52 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages to'be
paid to certain crafts and types of workmen employed ~ Public Work in
the City of Bakersfield, California, and amending Resolution No. 96, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 38
granting variance of zoning to permit
T. E. Jones to use house at l10 Niles
Street as an office and ot permit certain
signs to be erected in relation thereto.
Upon a motion by Shurley, ~seconded by Smith, Zoning Resolution
No. 38 granting variance of zoning to Mr. Thomas Jones to permit the
house on that property designated as 110 Niles Street to be used as an
office and to permit certain signs to be erected in relation thereto,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Sullivan
Bakersfield, California, June 23, 1952 - 6
101
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Road Dirt for Fiscal year
ending June 30, 1953.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the,Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for Road Dirt for fiscal year
ending June 30, 1953.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, claims as aud:~ted
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 Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the Council
adjourned.
M~YOR
of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK a Ex-Offlcio Clerk o~ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, June 30, 1952
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clockP. N. July 1, 1952.
Present: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 1952 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of Resolutions of Board of
Supervisors stating results of canvass
of election returns of Special Municipal
Election of City of Bakersfield held
June 3, 1952, covering Propositions Nos. 1
and 2.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley,' Resolutions
of the Board of Supervisors stating results of canvass of election returns
of Special Municipal Election of City held June 3, 1952 covering
Propositions Nos. i and 2, copies of minute orders of the Board of
Supervisors re declaration of results of all votes cast by precincts
and by absent voters, election certificates certifying that Propositions
Nos. 1 and 2 carried, and certificates certifying to the form of ballots
used for Propositions Nos. 1 and 2, were received and ordered placed
on file.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
necessary Resolutions to declare the
results of the Special ~unicipal Election
held June 3, 1952, and Concurrent Resolution
to be forwarded to Legislature.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare the necessary resolution declaring the results
of the Special ~unicipal Election held June 3, 1952 on parking meters~
and Concurrent Resolution covering amendment of Section 43 of the
Charter to be forwarded to the Legislature.
Adoption of Resolution No. 36-52 condemning
Los Angeles Local Union No. 12, International
Union of Operating Engineers for misleading
the public and for attempting to avoid
responsibility in retarding the progress of
repairs of 19th Street.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 36-52 condemning Los Angeles Local Union No. 12, International
Union of Operating Engineers for their tactics in misleading the public
and for attempting to avoid their responsibility in retarding the progress
of repairs of 19th Street and praising the Kern County Labor Council,
which through its Bakersfield-office, has been most cooperative with and
willing to aid the City of Bakersfield in solving the present crisis
which has arisen from the stoppage of said repair work, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from Hattie N. Nighbert, Joseph T.
Nighbert, Donald F. Nighbert and Velma N.
Selby for land to be used for opening of
26th Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
of Acceptance of Deed from Hattie N, Nighbert, Joseph T. Nighbert, Donald
F. Nighbert and Velma N. Selby for land to be used for opening of 26th
Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from George Noncure, Jewerr P.
Noncure, S. Wright Noncure, George V. Noncure,
Lucy Eleanor Noncure, Philo L. Jewett and
Evelyn Jewett Dodson for land to be used
for opening of 26th Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution of
Acceptance of Deed from George Moncure, Jewett P. Mortcure, S. Wright Noncure,
George V. NOncu~e, Lucy Eleanor Noncure, Philo L. Jewett and Evelyn Jewerr
Dodson for land to be used for opening of 26th Street, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Shurley, Smith~ Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Approval of plans for fencing of
Kern Island Canal from Casa Loma
Drive to Planz Road.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, plans for th,~
fencing of Kern Island Canal from Casa Loma Drive to Planz Road were
approved.
City Auditor authorized to allow
payment for services in connection
with the tabulation of data on Sunset-
Mayflower survey.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor ~as authorized to alIow payment for services necessary to
correlate and tabulate data on Sunset-Mayflower survey.
City Manager authorized to acknowledge
receipt from Housin~ Authority of payment
for ~ewer c~nnecti~;eervice~ rendered to
34th Street Hodsing Unit.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded b'y Vest, the City' Manager
was authorized to acknowledge receipt of payment from the Housing
Authority for sewer connection services rendered to the 34th Street
Housing Unit during April and May, and advise that the City is
reserving the right to collect back payments from the agency in
charge of the units when the prior service was rendered.
City Auditor authorized to set up fund
fbr improvement of 26th Street from Espee
Street to Gravel Pit Spur of Southern
PaciYic Railroad. Purchasing Agent
authorized to call for bids to do the work.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $11,000 from Fund 25-590-525 to
new Fund 27-590-525 for the improvement of 26th Street from Espee
Street to Gravel Pit Spur of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company.
The Purchasing Agent was authorized to call for bids to do the work.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$3,883.75 from Capital Outlay Fund
to Park Fund.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $3,883.75 from 25 Capital Outlay
Fund to 21 Park Fund.
Bakersfield, California, June 30, 1952 - 4
105
City Auditor authorized to make fund
transfers to clue Accounts Payable
balances to General Fund.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by .Carnakis, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $21,912.41 from the 09 Accounts
Payable to 11-025-670 General Fund. ;
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$700.00 from City Council Un~pplied
Appropriations to City Council Special
Payments to pay assessment levied against
Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $700.00 from City Council Unapplied
Appropriations to City Council Special Payments in order to pay the
assessments of $3500.00 levied against Wayside Park for installation of
sanitary sewers in E1 Camino Tract.
City Manager to study advisability of
purchasing public address system and
movie projector for use by the Recreation
Department during summer programs.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Shurley, the City Manager
was instructed to study the advisability of purchasing a public address
system and movie projector for use by the Recreation Department during
the summer programs instead of renting this equipment as has been done
in the past.
Allowance of claims.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, 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 Saunders,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Smith, the Council
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
CITY CLEN~ a e Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California