HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - JUNE 1951Bakersfield, California, January 2, 1951
Present:
Absent:
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, 1951.
Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Cross
Minutes of the hegular ~.~eeting of December 26, 1950 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish fire insurance
for automotive equipment.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish fire
~or automotive equipment, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn,
all bids received were oublicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish fire
insurance for automotive equipment
deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Carnak~s, seconded by Shurley, action on
bids to furnish fire insurance for automotive equipment was deferred
one week, and the bids were referred to the City Manager for investigatior.
and recommendation.
Adoption of Ordinance ~o. 898 New
series approving annexation of parcel
of uninhabited territory designated
as Planz Park.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance
No. 898 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory designated as Planz Park, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn,
Noes~ None
~bsent: Cross
Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Acceptance of bids of Cousins Tractor Co.
and Kern County Equipment Company to
furnish two motor graders.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, bids of
Cousins Tractor Company to furnish Caterpiller Model ll2 motor grader
for a total bid of $1~090.00 and Kern County Equipment Company to furnish
Adams 512 Motor Grader for a total bid of $9,000.00 were accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
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Bakersfield, California, January 2, 5191 (Cont'd.)
Rejection as excessive of all bids
to furnish mechanical tandem roller.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, all bids to
furnish mechanical tandem roller were rejected as excessive.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 500 pieces of used boiler
tubing for street signs.
Upon a motion by C arnakts, seconded by Kuehn, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 500 pieces of 3~" 0D
by ll feet in length used boiler tubing for street signs.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution urging Congress to appropriate
sufficier~ funds to complete Isabella
dam project.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, the City Attorn~y
was instructed to prepare a resolution urging Congress to appropriate
sufficient funds for early completion of Isabella dam project.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution requesting consent of
Board of Supervisors to excavate
certain County roads.
Uoon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution requesting consent
of the Board of Supervisors to excavate
purpose of laying outfall sewer lines.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
adjourned.
ATTE~ST:
certain county roads for the
seconded by Morelock, the Council
CITY CLERK anc~Ex-Officio ~lerk of the Gouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 1951
Minutes of the Regular }.leeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock p.M. January 8, 1951.
Present:
Absent:
Council of the City
Chamber of the City
Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 2, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 10,000
feet of wire fence.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish lO,000 feet
of wire fence, upon a motion by Morelock, seconded byC ross, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish 10,000
feet of wire fence deferred one
week.
Upon a motion by Shutlay, seconded by Carnakis, action on bids
to furnish 10,000 feet of wire fence was deferred one week, and the bids
were referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Onening bids to furnish lOO0
gallons of White Traffic Lacquer.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish lOO0 gallons
of White Traffic Lacquer, Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Morelock,
a~l bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish lOO0
gallons of ~'~ite Traffic Lacquer
deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, action on bids
to furnish ?~ite Traffic Lacquer was deferre~ one week, and the bids were
referre~ to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Roberts Insurance
Agency to furnish fire insurance for
automotive equipment.
Upon a motion by Sburley, seconded byC ross, bid of Roberts
Insurance Agency to furnish fire insurance for automotive equipment for
a total premium of $628.00 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Z(esolution No. 96 ascertaining
and determining the prevailing rate of wages
to be paid to each craft and type of workman
employed on public work in the City.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Resolution No.
96 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages to be paid
to each craft and type of workman employed on public work in the
City, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: CamaRis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Mesolution urging Congress
to immediately appropriate sufficient
money to provide for the completion of
construction of the Isabel]a Dam Project
at the earliest possible date.
Upon a motion by MorelocR, secondedby Shurley, Resolution
urging Congress to immediately appropriate sufficient money to provide
for the completion of construction of the Isabella Dam Project at
the earliest possible date in order that further repetition of
disasterous flood damage may be avoided, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: C arnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of l(esolution No.granting
consent to the County of Kern and Union
Avenue Sanitation District for construction,
maintenance and operation of certain sanitary
sewer mains in certain streets and alleys
which will become a part of the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Sburley, Hesolution No.
97 granting consent to the County of Kern and Union Avenue Sanitation
District for construction,maintenance and operation of certain sanfriary
sewer mains in certain streets and alleys which will become a part
of the City o£ Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote,:.
Ayes: CamaRis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Resolution authorizing the
investment of sewer bond money in U.S.
Treasury Bonds. .
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
authorizing the investment of sewer bond money in U.S.Treasury Bonds
was adopted as read by the following vote:.
Ayes: Carnakis, C~oss, Kuehu, Morelock, Sburley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
with Kern County Union High School District
and County of Kern for connections to
City fire alarm system.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Mayor
was authorized to execute an agreement with the Kern County Union High
School District to connect the East Bakersfield Highs chool, and
with the County of Kern to connect the Kern County Detention Home and
the K~rn General Hospital, to the City Fire Alarm system.
Date of hearing set on petition of
W. C. Hensely, et al to change the
district boundaries of that certain
property designated as the west side
of "p" Street between Second Street
and the Kern Island Canal, from an
R-2 to a C-1 District.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
was read recommending the denial of petition of W. C. Hensely, et al
to change the district boundaries from an R-3 (Limited Multiple
Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail ~siness) District, of that
certain property consisting of the west side of "p" Street between
Second Street and the Kern Island Canal, which is a portion of
Block T in the Lowell Addition. Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded
by Cross, eight o'clock p.M. January 29, 1951, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall, was the date fixed for hearing on the mstter.
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Bakersfield, California, January 8, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Date of Hearing set on petition of
T. E. Jones et al, to amend Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 New Series by
changing the district Boundaries of
that certain property consisting of
the north side of Niles Street between
Stockton and Sacramento Streets from
an R-2 to a C-1 District.
A certificate of findings of fact of the Plan~ng Commission
was read recommending the denial of petition of T. E. Jones et al,
to change the district boundaries from an R-2 (Two-Family Residential)
District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District, of that certain property
described as Lots 17 through 32, inclusive, in Block 5 of Alta Vista
Tract No. 5, being on the north side of Niles Street between Stockton
and Sacramento Streets. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley,
eight o'clock P.M. January 29, 1951, in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall was the time fixed for hearing on the matter.
Invitation from First Presbyterian
Church installation committee received
and ordered placed on file.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from the First Presbyterian Church installation committee inviting
the Council to attend installation services for new pastor to be held
on Sunday, January 14, 1951, was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of plan for standard
canal fence and gate.
Upon a motion by Kuebn, seconded byCross, plan for standard
canal fence and gate was approved.
Adoption of Hesolution of Acceptance
of completed Fire Station No. 3
located at Fourth and "L" Streets
Mayor authorized to execute "Notice
of comole tion."
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Camaids, the Mayor
was authorized to execute "Notice of Completion" and Resolution of
Acceptance of completed Fire Station No. 3 located at Fourth and "L"
Streets, was adopted as
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: None
read by the following vote:
Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Bakersfield, Callfornia, January 8, 1951 (Cont,d.)
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 198 feet of 16" casing for
water well in Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 198 feet of 16" casing
for water well in Beale Park.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for pump and pumping equipment
for water well in Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for pump and pumping equipment
for water well in Beale Park.
Purchasing Agent to advertise
authorized
for bids for drilling water well in
Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the Purchasing
A2ent was authorized to advertise for bids for the drilling of a water
well in Beale Park.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for corrugated iron roofing
and siding.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 20,600 square feet of
24 gauge corrugated ~ron roofing and 10,750 square feet of 26 gauge
corrugated iron siding to complete the program of corotruction at the
Corporation Yard.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, 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 cormmunlcatlon from League
of Women Voters submitting list of persons
to serve on appointlye boards and commissions.
Uoon a motion by ~ore]ock, seconded by Shurley, communication
from the League of Women Voters submitting a list of persons to serve
on appointive boards and commissions, was received and ordered placed
on file.
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Bakersfield, California, January 8, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Appointment of Rex F. Whittemore as
member of Civil Service Commission
for the Police Department.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, Rex F. Whitter~ore
was appointed a member of the Civil Service Com~Lission for the Police
Department to serve for a six year term expiring December 31, 19.56.
Councilman Carnakis voted in the mgatlve on this motion.
Appointment of J. R. Foster and
Don T. Gilger as members of Civil
Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Sburley, J. R. Foster and
Don T. Gilger were appointed members of the Civil Serv£ce Commission for
Miscellaneous Departments for four year terms e~piring December 31, 1954.
City Clerk instructed to send letter
to Mr. Walter Wickersham commending
him for excellent work as member of
the Civil Service Commission for the
Police Department.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, the City Clerk
was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Walter Wickersham commending
him for his excellent work as a member of the Civil Service Commission
for the Police Department.
County representative to also represent
City whenred,eating Congress to
appropriate funds for early completion
of Isabella Dam project.
Upon a motion by Sburley, seco~]ed by Morelock, the Council
authorized anyrepresentative appointed by the County of Kern to appear
before the Congressional Committee on Public Lands to request appropriation
of funds for the early completion of Isabella Dam Project, to also
respresent the City.
Appointment of Russell Charbonneay as
member of Board of Charity Solicitations
and Appeals.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, Russell Charbonneau,
representing the Better Business Bureau, was appointed as a member of tk~
Board of Charity Solicitations and Aopea]s to replace Richard Leask,
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Bakersfield, Ca~tfornla, January 8, 1951 (Cont,d.)
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by 5~orelock,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Sburtey, the
ATTEST:
the b~ty of Ba~ers~l eld, C-~a 'i~.
CITY CLERK and Ex-~ffc~o lerk of the CoUncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 15, 1951
Minutes of tBe Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at elght o'clock P.M. January 15, 1951.
Present: C~rnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids for 500 pieces
of tubing.
This b~ing the time set to open bids to furnish 500 pieces of
tubing, upon a motion by ~orelock, seconded by Kuehn, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids for 500 feet of
tubing deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Morelock, action on bids
for 500 feet of tubing was deferred one week, and the bids were referred
to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Acceptance of certificate of City
Clerk that no written protests or
objections have been filed in the
matter of Public Improvement District
No. 683.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Morelock, the certificate
City Clerk that no written protests or objections had been filed
of the
in the matter of Public Improvement District No. SSS was accepted.
Acceptance of bid of California
Waite Cloth Company to furnish lO,000
feet of wire fence.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Notelock, bid of
California Wire Cloth Company to furnish lO,000 feet of wire fence for a
total price of ~?,94~.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of W. P. Fuller Company
to furnish lOO0 gallons of White Traffic
Lacquer.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, bid of W. P. Fuller
Company to furnish 1000 gallons of White Traffic Lacquer for ~$.00
per gallon was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
City Auditor instructed to, issue
warrant to ~arry H. Bartels for
unused portion of business license.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~oreloek, the City
Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to Harry tI. Bartels in amount
of ~20.00 for unused portion of city business license.
City Auditor inst~bted to issue
warrant to ~rs. F. L. Parker for
rental paid on suburban sewer.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Sburley,
was instructed to issue warrant in amount of ~30.00 to Mrs. F. L. Parker
for rental paid on suburban sewer which was taken over by the Panorama
Sanitation District and rental collected by the County.
Reception of City Treasurer,s
Financial Report for December, 1950.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of December, 1950, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of ~eso~ution No. 98
designating J. Hellelder as authorized
agent to request the Director of Finance
to cancel the allotment of certain sums for
preparing completed plans for certain
specified projects.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, Resolution No. 98
designating J. Hellelder as authorized agent to request the Director of
Finance to cancel the allotment of certain sums for the preparation of
completed plans for certain specified projects, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
the City Auditor
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, ~orelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
ppozntment of oounczlmanSiemon as
member of Trial Board of Civil Service
C ·
~ommzss~on for ~fscellaneous Departments.
Upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by Shurley, Courcilmar
Siemon was appointed as member of a Trial Board of the Civil Service
Commission for Miscellaneous Department~ for hearing of case of dismissal
of Emmert J. ~alone.
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Bakersfield, California, January 15, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Purchasing A~ent authorized to advertise
for bids for 6 - three drawer steel
File cabinets.
Upon a metion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, the Purchasing
Affent was aut?~crtzed to advertise for G - three drawer steel file
cabcnets, legal size.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by ~orelock, the Council
adj ourne d.
ATTEST
/~OR of-the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio ~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 22, 1951
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}.¢fnutes of the Regular },Ieeting of t~e
of Bakersfield, California, held in the 3ouncil
Hall at eight o'clock P. I~T. Janl~ary 2'2, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, }fuehn, ~,~orelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: Cross
3ouncfl of the City
Chamber of the City
l~inutes of the Regular 5~.eting of January 15, 1951 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids for construction
of Sewage Treatment Plant.
This being t?~e time set to open bids for the construction of
a Sewage Treatment Plant, upon a motion by ~'~orelock, seconded by
sll bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids for construction
of Sewage Treatment Plant deferred
one week.
Upon a motion by Siemon~ seconded by 5~orelock, action on bids
for the construction of the Sewage Treatment Plant was deferred one week,
and the bids were referred to t~,e City 5~anager for investigation and
re com~endatf on.
Rejection of bid to furnish 500
pieces of tubing.
Upon a motion by Sburley, seconded by Morelock, bid to furnish
500 pieces of tubing was rejected, as it did not conform to specificationsl
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for 500 pieces
3~" 0.D. used boiler tubing.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the Purchasi]~g
Agent was a~thorfzed to advertise for bids for 500 pieces of 3~" 0.D.
11' in length, used boiler tubing.
Adoption of Resolution terminating
and cancelling contract with Link
Radio Corporation to furnish motorcycle
radio receivers and transmitters.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, Resolution
terminating and cancelling contract with Link Radio Corporation to
furnish 21 motorcycle radio receivers and transmitters was adopted as
by the following vote:
Ayes: Kuehn, Morel~k, Shurley, Vanderlei
Noes: Carnakis, SIemon
Absent: Cross
read
The City Manager was authorized to purchase this equipment
in the Open market upon terms most advantageous to the City.
Bakersfield, California, January 22, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Resolution granting
consent for the Housing Authority
of the County of Kern to operate
in the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakls, Resolution
granting consent for the Housing Authority of the County of Kern to
operate in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley,
Noes: None
Absent: Cross
Siemon, Vanderlei
Action on Resolution approving the
development of low rent housing project,
approving application of the Housing
authority and authorizing the execution
of a cooperation agreement between the
City and the Housing authority laid over
one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Notelock, action on
Resolution approving the development of low-rent housing project,
approving the application of the Housing authority of the County of
Kern to the PHA for a preliminary loan for surveys and approving the
execution of a cooperation agreement between the City and the Housing
authority of the County of Kern, was deferred for one week for further
study by the Council.
Reception of City Treasurer's annual
Report of Firemens' Disability and
Retirement Fund.
Lipon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City
Treasurer's annual report of the Firemens' Disability and Retirement
Fund was received and placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution rescinding
previous-Resolution authorizing
the investment of $500,000.00 in
U.S. Treasnry Bonds.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Reso]ution
rescinding previous resolution authorizing the investment of $500,000.00
in United States Treasury Bonds, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Cross
Bakersfield, California, January 22, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Ordinance relating to Civil Defense
and Disasters laid on table for
two weeks.
It was moved by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, that Emergency
Ordinance relating to Civil Defense and Disasters be adopted as read..
After some discussion, a substitute motion was made by Siemon, seconded by
Kuehn, that the matter be laid on the table for two weeks.
Permit granted E.S. Billington to
engage in business of antomobile
dealer at 2629 Choster Avenue.
There being no protests or objections, upon a motion by Sicmort,
seconded by Shurley, permit was granted E.S. Billington to engage in
the business of automobile dealer at 2629 Chester Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
0rd~nance authorizing~City Auditor
to ~ssue warrant for $1000 to City of
Fresno to oppose gas rate increase
of Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare Hesolution authorizing the City
Auditor to issue warrant for ~lOO0 to the City of Fresno to oppose
proposed gas rate increase of Pacific Gas and Electric Company at hearing
before the Public Utilities Commission.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for 84 Steel
Lockers.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for seventy-eight 12xlSx36
and six l~xlSx72 Steel Lockers.
Purchasing., Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for front end
loader on rental contract basis
with option to purchase at a later
date.
Upon a motion by Carnak~s, seconded by Kue}m, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for front end loader on rental
contract basis with option to purchase eta later date.
Bakersfield, California, January 22, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 1000 gallon pumper on
rental contract basis with option to
purchase at a later date.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the
P~]rchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for lOO0 gallon
pumper on rental contract basis with option to purchase at a later date.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for aerial ladder on a rental
contract basis with option to purchase
at a later date.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 65 foot junior aerial
ladder on a rental contract basis with option to purchase at a
later date.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carrakis, 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.
.Uoon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
Y~ o~the Uity of Bakersfi
CITY CLERK and~x-~ffic~ Clerk of the ~ouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, Ualifornia
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Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1951
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 29, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: Morelock
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish corrugated
iron roofing and siding.
This being the time set to open bids to fuNntsh 20,600 square
feet of 24 gauge corNugated iron roofing and 10,750 square feet of 26
gauge corrugated iron siding, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Kuehn, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Rejection of bids to furnish corrugated
iron roofing and corrugated iron siding.
It was moved by Cross, seconded by Shurley, that bids received
for corrugated iron roofing and 10,750 square feet of 26 gauge corE~gated
iron siding be referred to the City Manager for recommendation. Upon
a substitute motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, the City Manager was
authorized to go in the open market to purchase the material, as no
bids were submitted in accordance with specifications issued.
Opening bids to furnish 198' casing
for water well in Beale Park.
T~is being the time set to open bids to furnish 198' casing
for water well in Beale Park, upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross,
bid of Consolidated Pipe Company was opened, examined and declared,
this being the only bid received.
Acceptance of bid of Consolidated Pipe
Company to furnish 198' casing for
water well in Beale Park.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Shurley, bid of Consolidated
Pipe Company to furnish 198' of 16" 3/16 Single butt welded casing for
water well in Beale Bark for a total amount of $830.97 was accepted.
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Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1981 (Cont'd.)
Opening bids for Pumping Unit for
well in Beale Park.
T~is being the time set to open bids to furnish pumping unit
for water well in Beale Park, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Kuehn, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish pumping
unit for water well in Beale Park
deferred one week.
Uoon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, action on
bids to furnish pumping unit for water well in Beale Park was deferred
one week and the
bids were referred to the City Manager for recommendation.,
Opening bids to drill water
well in Beale Park.
This being the time set to open bids to drill water well in
Beale Park, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, bid of
Hylton Drilling Company was opened, examined and declared, this being
the only bid received.
Action on bid to drill water well
in Beale Park deferred one week.
Upon a motion by C arnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on
bid to drill water well in Beale Park was deferred one week and the
bid was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.'
Adoption of Resolution approving 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. 683.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by S hurley, Resolution
approving and adopting specifications and careful estimates of the co~ts
and expenses of work heretofore filed by the City Engineer in the matter
of Public Improvement District No. 683, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Nqes: None
Absent: Morelock
14.1
Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of ~esolution ordering the
work in matter of Public Improvement
District No. 683.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by nuz±ey, Resolution
ordering the work in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 683
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Morelock
Denial of petition of W. C. Hensley,
et al,to change the district boundaries
of that certain property consisting of
the west side of 'P" Street between Second
Street and the Kern Island Canal from an
R-2 (Limited Multiple Residential) District
to a C-1 (Retail Business) District.
This being the time set to hold hearing in regard to
petition of W. C. Hensley, et al, to change the district boundaries
of that certain property consisting of the west side of "P" Street
between Second Street and the Kern Island Canal from an R-2 (Limited
Multiple Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District,
upon a motion by. Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, the recommendation of the
Planning Commission to deny the petition was approved, and the petition
was denied.
Denial of petition of T. E. Jones,
etal, to change the district
boundaries of that certain property
consisting of the north side of Nile~
Street between Stockton and Sacramento
Streets, from an R-2 (Two Family
Residential) District to a C-1 tHetail
Business) District.
This being the time set for hearing in regard to petition of
Supplement - this motion omitted when minutes were typed up
Acceptance of bid of Wonderly Construction
Company for construction of sewage
treatment pls~t.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, bid of Wonde~ly
Construction Company to construct sewage treatment plant for a total
price of $938,102.00 was accepted and all other bids were rejected.
142
Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Resolution No. 100 approving
the development of low-rent housing
project, approving the application of the
Housing authority of the County of Kern
to the PHA for a preliminary loan for
surveys and planning in respect to such
project and approving and authorizing the
execution of a cooperation agreement
between the City of Bakersfield and the
Housing Authority of the County of Kern.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution No.
100 approving the development of low-rent housing project, approving the
application of the housing authority of the County of Kern to the PHA
for a preliminary loan for surveys and planning in respect to such
project and approving and authorizing the execution of a cooperation
agreement between the City of Bakersfield and the Housing Aut}~ority
of the County of Kern, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakts, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Vanderlei
Noes: Siemon
Absent: Morelock
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory
designated as Spruce Addition and
setting time for hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross, Resolution of
proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated as. Spruce
Addition and setting time for hearing thereon as February 19, 1961,
adopted as read by the following vote:-
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Sburley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
was
Absent~ Morelock
Approval of salary increases
effective February 1, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the following
salary increases effective February 1, 1951, were approved:
NAME DEPARTMENT FROM TO
Building Inspector $330. $345.
Semi-skilled laborer 250. 262.
" " " 250. 262.
Asst.City Manager 540. 565.
Patrolman 287. 300.
Patrolman 300. 315.
Motor Patrolman 300. 315.
Cecil Shackelford
Albert Phillips
Herman Wong
~arl J. Miner
Harry J. Cessna
Manuel Escamilla
Lacy E. High
Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1951 (Contd.)
Reception of letter from Kern County
Historical Society regarding repairs
to Garces Statue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, communication
from the K~rn County Historical Society and the Native Daughters and Sons
of the Golden West asking that the damaged base of Father Garces
statue in the Traffic Circle be restored and repaired, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Approval of classifications showing
job requirements and descriptions
for pgsitions of City Auditor and
City ~lerk.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, classifications
covering positions of City Auditor and City Clerk showing Job
requirements and descriptions as recommended by the Civil Service
Commission, were approved.
Purchasing Agent authorized to call
for bids for gutter broom wire.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to call for bids for one ton of gutter broom wire.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for broom fibre.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley,
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for five tons
and one ton of Palmyra broom fibre.
the Purchasing
of Hickory
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for skid mounted
compressor unit.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to call for bids for skid mounted compressor unit.~
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by S~rley, the
Council adjourned. ~/~ ~/ ,~ ~
M ty o ersfield,~a~..
ATTEST: f / ~
CITY CLERK~nd Ex-Off~cto Clerk of the Gouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
144
Bakersfield, California, February 5, 1951
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 5, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: Morelock
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 29, 1951
were read and approved as read.
Opening bids for front end loader.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish a
front end loader, upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids for front end
loader deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Sburley, action
on bids to furnish front end loader was deferred one week, and the
bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for
investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish 500
Steel Posts.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 500 steel
posts, upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross, bid of Western
0ilfields Supply Company was oepened, examined and declared, this
being the only bid received.
Acceptance of bid of Western
0ilfields Supply Company to furnish
500 Steel posts.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, bid of
Western 0ilfields Supply Company to furnish 500 steel posts for 38~
per foot was accepted.
Opening bids to furnish 84
Steel Lockers.
This being the time set to open bids to'furnish 84 steel
lockers, upon a motion by Cross, seconded byShurley, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Bakersfield, California, February 5~ 1951 (Cont,d.)
Action on bids to furnish 84 steel
lockers deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, action on bids
to furnish 84 steel lockers was deferred one week, and the bids were
referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish 1000
gallon pumper.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 1000 gallon
pumper, upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, all bids received
'were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids for 1000 gallon
pumper deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn, action on bids to
furnish 1000 gallon pumper was deferred one week, and the bids were
referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids for 65 foot
aerial ladder.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 65 foot
service aerial ladder, upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis,
bid of Seagrave Corporation was opened, examined and declared, this
being the only bid received.
Action on bid to furnish 65 foot
aerial ladder deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Shurley, action on bid
to furnish 65 foot service aerial ladder was deferred one week, and the
bid was referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommen~atior~.
Rejection of bid of Hylton Drilling
Company to drill water well in Beale
Park.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross, bid of Hylton
Drilling Company to drill water well in Beale Park for $1600.00 was
rejected as being excessive, and the City Manager was authorized to
go in the open market to have this work done.
Adoption of Resolution No. 1-51
approving and adopting plan and
careful estimate of costs and expenses
of work of improvement of Chester Avenue
between Fourth and Eighth Streets.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded byShurley, Resolution
No. l-S1 approving and adopting plan and careful estimate of costs and
146
Bakersfield, California, February 5, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Eighth Streets, was adopted as
Ayes: Cross, Kuehn,
Noes:
Absent:
expenses of work of improvement of Chester Avenue between Fourth and
read by the following vote:
Carnakis,
None
Morelock
Shur!ey, Siemon, Vanderlei
Adoption of Ordinance No. 899 New
Series amending Subdivision 50 of
Section $ of Ordinance No. 681 New Series.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance No.
899 New Series amen~ng Subdivision $0 of Section 5 of Ordinance No~.
681 New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Morelock
Acceptance of resignation of Butt Green
as member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by S~emon, seconded by CrosS, resignation of
Mr. Butt Green as a member of the Planning Conmnission was accepted,
and the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Green
ezpressing the thanks and appreciation of the Council for his
efficient service on the Planning CommiSsion.
Reception of telegram from Director
of Price Stabilization.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded byCross, telegram
from Director of Price Stabilization requesting the appointment of
a volunteer emergency stabilization cooperation committee was
received and ordered placed on file.
Purchasing Agent authorized to call
for bids for pumping equipment for
Lowell Storm Drain project.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to call for bids to furnish pumping equipment
for Lowell Storm Drain project.
Bakersfield, California, February 5, 1951
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, 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 petition protesting
against the removal of the parkway and
trees located on Chester AMenue between
4th and 8th Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, petition
protesting against the removal of the parkway and trees located on
Chester Avenue b~tween 4th and 8th Street, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Ad J ou rnme nt.
Upon a motion by Shurley,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Cross, the Council
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield,California, February 13, 1951
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 13, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: Cross
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1951 were read
and approved as read. ~
Opening bids to furnish skid mounted
air compressor.
This being the time set to open bids to fur~ish skid mounted
air compressor, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish skid mounted
air compressor deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on bids
to furnish skid mounted air compressor was deferred one week, and the bids
were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for investigation and
rec ommendat ion.
Opening bids for Hickor~y and Palmyra ,~-,
Broom Fibre and Gutter Broom Wire.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 5 tons of
Hickory Broom Fibre, one ton of Palrayra Broom Fibre and one ton of
Gutter Broom Wire, upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Morelock, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids for Hickory and Palm~a
Broom Fibre and Gutter Broom Wire
deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, action on bids
to furnish 5 tons of Hickory Broom Fibre, one ton of Palmyra Broom Fibre
and one ton of Gutter Broom Wire was deferred one week, and the bids were
referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids to construct sewers in
Public Improvement District No. 683.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of sewers in Public Improvement District No. 683, upon a motion by More-
lock, seconded by Shurley, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
Bakersfield, California, February 13, 1951 (Cont',d~)4!~
Action on bids for construction of sewers
in Public Improvement District No. 683
deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, action on bids
for construction of sewers in Public Improvement District No. 683 was
deferred one week, and ~he bids were referred to the City Manager
investigation and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Ke~n County
Equipment Company to furnish front
end loader.
Council having determined that it was the best bid, upon a
motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, bid of Kern County Equipment
Company to furnish front end loader on rental contract basis with option
to purchase, for monthly rental of $500.00, sale price in six months
$4,618~, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Fred Medart
Products to furnish 84 Steel Lockers.
Upon ~ motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Fred
Medart Products to furnish 78 Steel Lockers 12 x 18 x 36 for a tot~
price of $634.00, and 6 Steel Lockers l~ x 18 x 72 for a total price of
$103.80, was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Seagrave Corporation
to furnish 1000 C.P.M. Pump and Hose Truck.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Seagrav~
Corporation to furnish 1000 C.P.M. Pump and Hose Truck on rental contracb
b~sis with option to purchase, for monthly rental of $1,??1.20, sale
price in six months $12,045.18, was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Seagrave Corporation
to furnish 65 foot agrial ladder truck.
Upon a 'motion by Caruakis, seconded by Shurley, bid of Seagraw~
Corporation to furnish 65 foot aerial ladder truck on rental contract
basis with option to purchase, for monthly rental of $2,668.99, sale
price in six months $18,149.04, was accepted.
150
Ba~rsfie~, Califo~ia, February 13, 1951 (Cont,d.)
bid received.
was
certain departments
as follows:
Acceptance of bid of Peerless Pump
Company to furnish pump unit and control
panel for water well in Beale Park.
It was moved by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, that bid of
Bakersfield Pump Company to furnish pump unit for water w~ll in Beale
Park for a total price of $2,416.00 be accepted. Upon a substitute
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, bid of Peerless Pump Company
to furnish pump unit and control panel for a total price of $2,116.25
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected, this being the lowest
Councilman Shurley voted in t he negative on this motion.
AuthoPization granted City Manager
to increase regular personnel of
certain departments.
Upon a motion by Shu~ley, seconded by Morelock, auth~ization
granted the City Manager to increase the regular personnel of
of the City during the fiscal year ending 1950-51.
AnDointment of committee to tenoft
te
'olice Department . 4 patrolmen and 1 detective
ire Department - 2 captains m d 8 hosemen
9fuse Department . 2 drivers and ? collectors
~cense Department. 1 license inspector
was granted a permit to engage in the business of automobile w~ecking
at southwest corner of 16th and R Streets. Councilman Morelock voted
in the negative on this motion.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 900
New Series altering the boundaries of
the First, Second and Sixth Wards.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Emergency
Ordinance No. 900 New Series altering the boundaries of the First~
Second and SixthNards ~f the City was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Cross
Bakersfield, California, February 13, 1951 (Cont ~.)
Reception of City Treasurer.s Financial
Report for January, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Treasurer,s Financial Report for the month of January, 1951 was received
and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
Central Valley Regional Water
Pollution Control Board re
requirements governing the nature
of effluent from the new sewage
treatment plant.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Shurley, communication
from the Central VaLley Regional Water Pollution Control Board adwXsing
the requirements which would govern the nature of the effluent From the
new sewage treatment plant, was ordered received and placed on file. The
City Clerk was instructed to notify the Board that no protest is
contemplated.
Reception of communications f~om
California Building and Construction
Trades Council and 0p~rative Plasters
and Cement Masons International
Association.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, communications
from California Building and Construction Trades Council and Operative
Plasters and Cement Masons Inte~nationsl Association congratulating
the Council on recent stand taken to oppose rate increases by public
utility companies, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolution of Planning
Commission re location of future City
Hall.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
of Planning Commission regarding location of future City Hall, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
· f~c~e
CITY CL~E~ ~ E ~ rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
ornia
152
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1951
Minutes of the R~gular 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 19, 1951.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Siemon,.Vanderlei
Cross, Shurley
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 1951 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 901 New
Series approving annexation of a
parcel of uninhabited territory
designated as Spruce Addition.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Euehn, Ordinance No.
901 New Series approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory
designated as Spruce Addition was
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock,
Noes: None
Absent: Cross, Shurley
adopted as read by the following vote:
Siemon, Vanderlei
Adoption of Resolution No. 2-51
awarding the contract in the matter
of Public Improvement District No.
683 ~ursuant to Resolution of Intention
adopted on the 26th day of December, 1950.
Upon a motion by Kuebn, seconded by Morelock, Resolution No.
2-51 awarding the contract in the matter of Public Improvement District
No. 683 to William H. Schallock and Glanvil~ Plumbing Company for a
total amotuat 6f $1,390.40 and rejecting all other bids, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Cross, Shurley
Acceptance of bid of E. O. Mitchell,
Inc. to furnish skid mounted air
compressor.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Carnakis, bid of E. 0.
Mitchell, ~nc. to furnish skid mounted air compressor for a total price
of $6?0.25, less 2% 30 days, was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Acceptance of bid of California
Brush Company to furnish 5 tons
of Hickory Broom Fibre.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, bid of
California Brush Company to furnish 5 tons of Hickory Broom Fibre
for a total price of $1400.00 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Tuffibre Company
to furnish one ton of Palmyra Broom
Fibre.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, bid of
Tuffibre Company to furnish one ton of Palmyra Broom Fibre for a
total price of $250.00 was accepted, and all other bids were ~eJected..
Acceptance of bid of TuffibBe Company
to furnish one ton of Gutter Broom Wire,
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Morelock, bid of
Tuffibre Company to furnish one ton of Gutter Broom Wire for a total
price of $5~4.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Appointment of Councilman Siemon
to represent the Council at meeting
in observance of Brotherhood week
to be held February 22, 1951.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Carnakis, Councilman
Siemon was appointed to ~epresent the Council at a meeting in observance
of Brotherhood Week to be held in Carpenter,s Hall, Thursday, February 22,
1951.
Adoption of Resolution No. 11
granting Use Permit to Jehovah,s
Witnesses to construct church building
in portion of Block 172, Kern.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,.
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, Zoning Resolution No. ll
granting a Use Permit to Jehovah,s Witnesses to construct a church
building on property located on the southwest Corner of Lake and Mirgtnia
Streets in Block 172, Kern, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Cross, Shurley
154
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 902 New
Series amending Sections 1 and 2
of Ordinance No. 595 New Series.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Morelock, Ordinance No.
902 New Series amending Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 595 New
Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Cross, Shurley
Permit granted Jacobson Bros. to
engage in business of automobi~
dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, permit was granted Jacobson Bors. to
engage in business of automobile dealer at 2231 M Street.
Reception of report of Planning
Engineer of expenses for special
survey held to determine location
of future City Hall.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, report of
Planning Engineer showing expenditure of $2,357.65 for special survey
held to determine location of future City Hall, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Approval of reco~m~endation of the Plsnning
Commission that the proposal to designate
Central Park as a site and location for a
future City Hall be disapproved and reception
of conclusions and recommendations contained
in report of Planning Consultant Everett B.
Mansur.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Siemon, recommendation
of the Planning Con~aission that the proposal to designate Central Park
as a site and location for future City Hall be disapproved, was approved,
and report containing conclusions and recommendations of Planning
Consultant Everett B. Mansur was received and ordered placed on file.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Siemon
Noes: Kuehn, Vanderlei
Absent: Cross, Shurley
Bakersfield, California, February 19, 1951 (Cont'd.~~
Previsous action of Council issuing
instructions to City Attorney to prepare
the necessary proceedings to submit the
proposition to fix Central Park as site for
future City Hall to the electors at
nominating election of March 20, 1951~
rescinded.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, previous
action of Council of November 20, 1950, issuing instructions to the
City Attorney to prepare the necessar~y proceedings to submit the
proposition to fix Central Park as site for future City Hall to the
electors at Nominating Election of March 20, 19~l, was rescinded.
Councilman Vanderlei voted in the negative on this motion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Morelock,
adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Carnakis, the Council
,~.~ or the City of Bakersfield,Califl
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
156
Bakersfield, California, February 26,1951
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 26, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuebn, Morelock, Shurley, Vanderlei
Absent: Sicmen
Minutes of the Hegular Meeting of February 19, 1951 were read
and a~Droved as read.
Opening bids to construct Dog Pound.
This being the time set to open bids to construct Dog Pound,
upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross, bid of G. A. Pharos was
opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received.
Action on bid to construct Dog
Pound deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on bid
to construct Dog Pound was deferred one week, and the bid was ~eferred
to the City Manager for recommendation.
Agceptance of City Clerk's certified
list of candidates to appear on
ballots to be used at election of
March 20, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Clerk's certified list of names of candidates to appear on ballots at
the Nominating Election to be held lIareh 20, 1951 for offices of
Councilman and Members of Board of Education was accepted, and the
names ordered orinted on all sample and official ballots and incorporated
in the Election Proclamation.
Approval of form of ballot to be used at
Nominating Election to be held ~arch 20, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, form of the
ballot to be used at the Nominating Election to be held ~arcb 20, 1951
was approved.
Salaries of election officers and
rental of polling places fixed for
election of March 20, 1951.
Uoon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, salaries of
election officers serving in the Nominating Election to be held March 20,
1951 were fixed at ~10.00 each. The fee to be allowed for rental of
polling places usad was fixed at ~10.00 each, and the City Auditor
was authorized to iss~e warrants on the Treasurer in these amounts.
Bakersfield, California, February 26, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Resolution regarding
application of City of Bakersfield
to the State Director of Finance for
State Aid for the construction of a
Public Works Project.
Unon a motion by 5~orelock, seconded by Cross, Resolution
regarding application of the City of Bakersfield to the State Director
of Finance for State Aid for the
the new s~wage treatment plant -
vote:
Ayes: Carnakls,
Noes: None
Absent: Sfemon
construction of a Public Works Project -
was adopted as read by the following
Cross, Kuebn, ~Iorelock, Shurley, Vanderlei
Reception of recommendation of the Planning
Commission that the co~tmencement cf the
proceedings to annex Borgwardt-}~ome Gardens
District be approved.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by ~,[orelock, recommendation
of the Planning Cormmlssion that th~ commencement of the proceedings to
annex Borgwardt-Home Gardens District to the City of Bakersfield be
ao~roved, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 4-51
aporoving oroposcd annexation of
inhabited territory designated as
Borgwardt-Home Gardens District.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
No. 4-51 approving proposed annexation of inhabited territory designated
as Borgwardt-Home Gardens Dist~ct and consenting to the commencement of
proceedings and the circ~lation of petitions for the annewatfon of this
territory, was a8opted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Euebn, Morelock, Shurley, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Siemon
158
Bakersfield, California, February 26, 1051 (Cont'd.)
Approval of salary increases effective
March 1, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
salary increases were aooroved effective March
seconded by Cross, the following
l, 1951:
NAME POSITION FR0~i TO
Howard L. Sullivan Aopraiser ~330 ~345
Mary A. Peters Account Clerk 240 250
Oral C. Highman Equip.Oper.Gr. II 287 300
George Hunsaker Semi-skilled 262 274
Edgar L. Griffith S.Y.L.M. 315 330
Alden A. Munn Semi-skilled 250 262
E. ~. Grinning Mechanic 300 315
Homer H. Meyer Mechanic's I~elper 262 274
R. E. McLellan Patrolman 300 315
Lewis M. Moss Patrolman 287 300
Marian S. Johnson Account Clerk 240 250
Reception of invitation from
Bakersfield Realty Board.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from Bakersfield Realty Board inviting the Council to attend a noon
luncheon at the Bakersfield Inn on February 28th, was received and
ordered mlaced on file.
Reception of communications from
J. E. Stanley and Cecil Jones re
playground equipment - matter
referred to the Recreation Commission
for report back to the Council.
Comm~micattons from J. E. Stanley and Cecil Jones regarding
the purchasing of certain ~layground equipment proposed to be installed
in Central Park were read, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Shurley, the matter was referred to the Recreation Com~ssion for investiga-
tion and report back to the Council.
Appointment cf Charles Barrows as
Member of the Planning Commission
to fill vacancy created by resignation
of Mr. Burton Green.
Upen a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the appointment
by the Mayor of Mr. C~arles Barrows as a Member of the Planning Commission
to fill vacancy created by the resignation of ~r. Burton Green was approved.
Acceptance of resignation of J. R.
Foster as 2~ember of the Civil Service
Commission for ~iscellaneons Departments.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, secended by Shurley, resignation
of Mr. J. R. Foster as Member of the Civil Service Commission for
Bakersfield, $allfornia, February 26, 195]. (Cont'd.)
Miscellaneous Departments was accepted, and the City Clerk was
instructed to write to Mr. Foster expressing the thanks of the Council
for his efficient service on the Commission.
Purchasing Agent authorized to call for
bids for 500 tons of SC-4 Plant Mix.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to call for bids for 500 tons of SC~4 Plant Mix.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution directed to Department of
Commerce for expedition of acquislt~on
of certain materials necessary for
construction of new sewage treatment
plant.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution to be directed to
the Department of Commerce to enable contractor to obtain certain scarce
materials necessary for the constru. ctfon of the new sewage treatment plant.
Approval of Council given for installation
of adequate lights at intersection of
Truxtun Avenue and Southern Pacific
McEittrick Branch Crossing.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by ~orelock, the Council
approved the installation of adequate lights at the intersection of
Tr~xtun Avenue and Southern Pacific McKittrtck Branch Crossing.
City Manager instructed to make application
to the Public Utilities Commission for
installation of wigwag signals at intersection
of "Q" Street and Southern Pacific Blight of Way.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~orelock, the City
Manager was instructed to make application to the Public Utilities Cc~utssion
for the installation of wigwag signals at the intersection of "Q" Street
and the Southern Pacific Right of Way.
City Manager instructed to make application
to the Public Utilities Commission for the
installation of automatic signals at
intersection of Highway 99 and Fourth Streets.
Upon a motion by Shu~ley, seconded by Carnakts, the City
Manager was instructed to make application to the Public Utilities
Commisaion for the installation of automatic signals at the intersect[on
of Highway 99 and Fourth Street.
160
Bakersfield, California, February 26, 1951 (Cont'd.)
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution opposing proposed legislation
to tax the interest from state and local
securities.
U~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Attorney w~s instructed to prepare a .esolutlcn opposing proposed
legislation to tax the interest from state and local securities.
Ad.$ournment.
U~on a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council a~.~ourned.
r,~YOR of Calif.--
ATTEST~
.IT¥CLERK and Ex-0fftcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 5, 1951
16:!
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Couucil of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 5, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 1951 were
read and approved as read.
Accepbance of bid of G. A. Phares
for construction of Dog Pound.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, bid of G. A.
Phares to construct Dog Pound for a total price of $20,250.00 was
accepted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 5-51
opposing proposed Federal taxation
of income received from State and
Local bonds and securities.
Upon a motion by Morelock~ seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 5-51 opposing proposed Federal taxation of income received from
State and Local bonds and securities, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to execute Freeway
Maintenance Agreement with Division
of Highways.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the Mayor
was authorized to execute Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the
Department of Public Works, StateDivision of Highwaya, for that
portion of Stste Highway Route 4 between "M" Street and the north
City limits of Bakersfield.
Approval of plan for improvement of
South Chester Avenue between Kern
Island Canal and Casa Loma.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, plan for
improvement of South Chester Avenue between Kern Island Canal and Casa
Loma, subject to inclusion of sprinkling system, was approved.
162
Bakersfield, California, March 5, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Communication from Davies Machinery
Company referred to City Manager for
handlinC.
Upon a motion by Shur!ey, seconded by Cross, communication
from Davies Machinery Company requesbing permission to hook on to the
City sewer line, was referred to the City Manager for handling.
Mayor authorized to execute lease
agreement with L. L. and M. Y. 01ivera
for portion of Section 10, T. 29 S.,
R. 28 E., M. D. B. & M.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the Mayor
was authorized to execute lease agreement with Leonard and Mabel
01ivera for portion of Section lO, T. 29 S.,R. 28 E., M. D.B. & M.,
to be used during the term of the lease for the grazing of cattle or
horses.
Reception of communication from
U~ited Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, communication
from United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America inviting
the Council to attend Open House in Carpenter's Hall on Saturday,
March lO, 1951, was received and ordered placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant to League of California Cities for
1~% special assessment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrant to the League of California
Cities for $112.~0, which covers 1~% special assessment based on
yearly membership fee of $7~0.00.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
903 New Series relating to Civil
Defense and Disasters.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, Emergency
Ordinance No. 903 New Series relating to Civil Defense and Disasters
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vmderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
163
Bakersfield, California, Ma~c~ ~, 19!~1 (Cout,d.)
Adoption of Resolution No. 6-!{1
relating to Civil Defense and
Disasters.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, Resolution
No. 6-51 relating to Civil Defense and Disasters was adopted as
read by the following vote:
A ·
yes. Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, 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 Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
~TTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, C~ifornia
164
Bakersfield, California, March 12, 1951
Minutes of
of Bakersfield, California,
Hall at eieht o'clock P.M.
Present: Carnakis, Cross,
Absent: None
Minutes of the
and anmroved as read.
the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
held in the Council Chamber of the
~arch 12, 1951.
Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon,
City
City
Vanderlei
He?~lar ~eet~ng of March 5, 1951, were read
It was moved by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis,
removed. The motion failed to carry by the
Carnakis, Sfemon
Kue~n, Morelock, Sburley, Vendoriel
Reception of petition from Green Thumb
Garden Club protesting against the re-
moval of trees in parkway along C]~ester
Avenue.
Unon a motion by Carnakts, seconded by Cross,
Green Thumb Garden Club raretesting against the removal
parkway along Chester Avenue was received and ordered placed
petition from
of the trees in
on file.
Noes: Cross,
Absent: None
Avenue was ~resented.
that the trees not be
following vote:
Ayes:
Opening bids for 500 tons of
SC-4 Plant Mix.
This being the time set to open bids for 500 tons of SC-4
Plant Mix, u~on a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, all bids
received were mublicly opened, examined and declared.
Acceptance of bid of Dicco, Inc.
to furnish 500 tons of SC-4 Plant Mix.
U~on a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, bid of Dicco, Inc.
to furnish 500 tons of SC-4 Plant Mix for ~3.25 per ton was accepted,
this being determined the best bid, and bid of Griffith Co. was rejected.
Failure of motion to keep trees in
parkway on Chester Avenue.
A petft~ on signed by nine members of the Green Thumb [~arden
Club nrotesting a~ainst the removal of trees in ~arkway on Chester
Reception of petition from Kern
County Voters League re Civil Service
status for vario~s employees.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Sburley, petition from
Kern Cotmty Voters League requesting that civil service examinations
be ~iven for emmlo.yaes in the miscellaneous departmerits of the City
working as janitors and refuse drivers and collectors,, was received
and or~ered placed on ?ile.
City Taw Collector at~tborized to
cancel taxes erroneously assessed
to l~erey Hospital on oortion of
Block 418 B, Bakersfield.
Uoon a motion by Sicmen, seconded by Cross, the City Treasurer
was authorized to cancel taxes erroneously assessed to l'~ercy Hospital
on 19~0-$1 Tax roll for a portion of Block 41~ B, Bakersfield, now
being used exclusively for hospital and charitable put'noses, no hart
of said tax assessment having been paid.
City Auditor authorized to refund
taxes maid on erroneous assessment
to ~,Iercy Hospital on ~ortion cf
Block 413 B,' Bakersf~ eld.
Uoon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Sburley, the City
Auditor was a~tborized to refund to Mercy fIosnltal '~
.;~90.28 for 1949-50
taxes and ~95.37 for 1948-49 taxes erroneously assessed[ on a uortion
of Block 413 B, Bakersfield, which is now being used exclusively for
hospital and charitable purposes.
City Auditor authorized to refund excess
license fees paid by certain second hand
stores.
Hnon a motion by Sburley, seconded by Moreloclk, the City
Auditor was authorized to refund excess license fees paid by the follow-
ing second band stores, u,oon recommendation of City Lic~nse ~
~ o ll~_ ctor:
Hopkins Used Clothing ~44.00
Zuzana C. Peters 44.00
Helping Hand Used Clothing
Center 41.00
Bargain House 41.00
166
Bakersfield, California, March ]2, 1951 (Cent'd)
Apnroval of Election Proclamation
calling a Nominating Election
to be held Tuesday, March 20, 1951.
Uoon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, election
oroelamat~on calling a Nominating Election to be held Tuesday,
March 20, 1951, was seereyed.
Adoption of Resolution No. 7-51
resJesting Director of Finance to
allot funds for the preparation of
Plans for Sewage Treatment Works.
Uoon a motion by ~orelock, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 7-51 requesting the allotment of :~20,870.6S from t~e Director of
Finance to defray one-half of the cost of preparing Plans for Sewage
Treatment Plant oroject, and des~gnatlng J. ]!elfelder as authorized
agent to submit application to the Director of Finance for reimbursement
of State's share of the expense, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakfs,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Sicmen, Vendoriel
Reception of recom~enSat~on of the
Planning Commission that the commencement
of t~e proceedings to annex }~ose Gardens
be approved.
Unon a motion by Sburley, seconded by Carnakis, reco~suendation
of the Planning Commission that the commencement of the prateodin,s
to annex Rose Gardens Districe to the City of Bakersfield be
apDroved, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution No. 8-51
aperoving annexation of inhabited
territory designated as Rose Gardens.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
No. 8-51 a~Droving Droposed annexation of inhabited territory
des[gnated as Rose Gardens District and consenting to t~e commencement
of proceedings and t~e circulation of petitions for the annexation
of this territory, was adopted
Ayes: Carnakfs, Cross, Kuehn,
Noes: None
as read by the following vote.
Morelock, Shurley, Sicmen, Vanderlei
Absent: None
167
Bakersfi~ld, California, March 12, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for February, 1951.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Sburley, the C'ity
Treasurer's Financial Report for February, 1951, was received and
ordered ~laced on fi~e.
Extension of fifteen days working
time granted E. L. T~orsten for
constrnction of t~mber bridge
over Kern Island Canal at La France
Dr~ve..
U~on a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross, E. L. Tborsten
was granted an extension of fifteen days working time for const~ction
of t~mber bridge over Kern Island Canal at La France Drive.
Purcbaslng Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for const~sction
of ~arkway areas in South Chester
Avenue from Kern Island Canal to
Casa Loma Drive.
U~on a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for construction of parkway
areas in South Chester Avenue from Kern Island Canal to Casa Loma Drive.
Purc~asing Agent aut?orized to
advertise for bids for operation of
concessions ~n certain City Parks.
U~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for operaticn of concessions
in certain City Parks.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
five year agreement with Ed Stanley
for ~lac~n~ of amusement equipment in
Central Park.
As requested by the Council on February 26, 1951, the
Recreation Commission 2resented a re~ort regarding the '~lacing of
amusement equipment ~n Central Park, and u~on a motion by Shurley,
seconded by Morelock, the Manager was authorized to negotiate the
terms, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a five year
agreement with Md Stanley, subject to th~ aD~rova1 of the Council.
Adjournment.
ATTEST:
CIT~ CLERK and E~-Offlcio Clerk of
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
U~on a motion by Siemon, seconded by Sburley,
adjourned.
the
Calif.
the Council
Calif.
Bakersfield, California, March 19, 1951
M~nutes 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 19, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution No. 9-51
authorizing presentation to the
Kern County Board of Supervisors of
a petition for exception of all
property in the City of Bakersfield
from County taxes levied for
structural fire protection.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Morelock, Resolution No.
9-~1 authorizing presentation to the Kern County Board of Supervisors
of a petition for exception of all property in the City of Bakersfield
from County taxes levied for structural fire protection, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 10-51
requesting the Kern County Board
of Supervisors to abandon certain
County highways lying within the
exterior boundaries of the municipal
SGwer farme
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, Resolution No.
]O-~l requesting the Kern County Board of Supervisors to abandon certain
County highways lying within the exterior boundaries of the municipal
sewer farm, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 11-51
requesting special consideration
and allotments for certain critical
material to be used in the construction
of municipal sewage treatment works and
appurtenances.
Upon e motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. ll-S1 requesting special consideration and allotments for certain
critical material to be used in the construction of municipal sewage
169
Bakersfield, California, March 19, 19~1 (Cont'd.)
treatment works
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
and appurtenances, was adopted as read by the followin=~
Carnakis, cross, Kuehu, Morelock, Shurley,
None
None
Siemon, Vanderlei
Approval of report from Planning
Commission recommending proposed
opening and extension of 26th Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis~.seconded by Shurley, report from
the Planning Co~mission recommending that the City Council proceed
to acquire the necessary right of way to open and extend 26th Street
was approved.
Approval and acceptance of
Map of Tract No. 15~7.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Siemon, it; is ordered
that the map of Tract No. 1~7 be, and the same is hereby approw~d;
thst all avenues, drives and easements shown upon said map and therein
offered for dedication be, and the same are hereby accepted[ for the
purposes for which the same are offered for dedication.
Pursuant with the provisions of Section 11~87 of the Business
and Professions Code, the Couucil of the City of Bakersfield hereby
waives requirement of the signatures of the following: Kern Couuty
Land Company - Mineral.
The Clerk of the Council is hereby 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.
Mayor authorized to execute contract
with Greater Bakersfield Junior Chamber
of Commerce for certain public services.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Sburley, the Mayor was
authorized to execute a contract with the Greater Bakersfield Junior
Chamber of Commerce for certain public services upon payment of ~00.00.
170
Bakersfield, California, March 19, 1951 (Cont,d.)
Reception of petition requesting
the installation of traffic signals
at intersections of Union Avenue,
Kentucky Street and 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, petition
containing 120 names requesting that earliest consideration be given to the
installation of electrically controlled traffic signals at the intersections
of Union Avenue, Kentucky Street and 24th Street, was received snd ordered
placed on file, and the matter was referred to the City Manager
investigation and recommendation.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for hydraulically controlled
ae~al ladder.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the Purchasing Agent
was authorized to advertise for bids for hydraulically controlled aerial
ladder.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for steam cleaning equipment.
Upon a motion by Caz~nakis, seconded by Kuehn, the Purchasing Agent
was authorized to advertise for bids for steam cleaning equipment.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Car~nakis, seconded by Shurley, claims as
audited by the Finance ComEittee were allowed, and the City Auditor was author!ze~
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
PeTmission granted City Manager to
represent the City on Chamber of
Commerce Good Will Tour.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross, permission was granted
the City Manager to represent the City on Chamber of Commerce Good Will Air
Tour to E1 Paso, Texas, scheduled for April 10, ll! and 12. Councilman
Siemon voted in the negative on this motion.
Adjourrnment.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
· ~x.~ffic i~o ' le ~ /
CIT E rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, March 26, 1951
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 26, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Results of Canvass of Election Returns
of Nominating Election held March 20, 1951.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, the returns of
the Nominating Election held Tuesday, March 20, 1951 were ordered
vancassed with the following results:
Candidates for
Councilman
SECOND WARD
Glenn A. Griffin
Dr. L. Arthur Moore
Frank Sullivan
FIFTH WARD
Ralph R. Brewer
Lowell Saunders
SIXTH WARD
Candidates for Member of
Board of Education
Bakersfield School District
VOTES
194 Votes Dr. L. F. Baisinger 4527
222 Votes Vincent Casper 15171
730 Votes L. Ross Koontz 497
Ruth Lawrence 2139
Allan A. Stramler, Jr. 4105
Helen K. Thrasher 3642
411 Votes Chas. E. Wakefield 3732
676 Votes Lee Wilhite 3131
Alfred Siemon
Archa Vest
598 Votes
1042 Votes
Councilmen from Three Wards of
the City declared elected.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, the following
were declared elected members of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
for a four year term beginning April 23, 1951:
Ward No. 2
Ward No. 5
Ward No. 6
Frank Sullivan
Lowell Saunders
Archa Vest
Three members of Bakersfield Board of
Education declared elected.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the following
were declared elected Members of the Board of Education of the Bakersfield
School District for a four year term beginning May l, 1951:
Dr. L. F. Baistnger
Allan A. Stramler, Jr.
Chas. E. Wakefield
172
Bakersfield, California, March 26, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Approval of salary increases
effective April 1, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the following
salary increases were approved effective April 1, 1951:
NAME POS T. 0N , 0M T_9
Robert J. Myers
0tho Smith
T. R. Harvey
Harold L. Benfield
Civil Engineering Assistant $345. $360.
Semi-skilled laborer 262. 274.
Hoseman 287. 300.
Motor Patrolman 300. 315.
Adoption of Resolution No. 12-51
amending the classification plan for
officers and employees of the
Miscellaneous Departments insofar as
the same relates to Janitors.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Cross, Resolution No.
12-51 amending the classification plan for officers and employees of the
Miscellaneous Departments insofar as the same relates to Janitors, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mayor authorized to execute a cooperative
agreement between City of Bakersfield and
County of Kern to provide for the mutual
use of personnel and equipment of the
respective fire departments.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, the Mayor was
authorized to execute a cooperative agreement between the City of
Bakersfield and the County of Kern to provide for the mutual use of
personnel and equipment of the respective fire departments.
Appointment of D. M. Mills as Member of
Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Mr. D. M. Mills
was appointed as member of Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous
Departments to fill vacancy created by resignation of Mr. J. R. Foster.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the
MAy?~oT~the Uity of Bakersfield,Ca]if.
ATTEST:
CI ~'a~n' Ex-0fficio C~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 2, 1951
173
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of' the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Ccuncil Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 2, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids for operation of
concession stands in parks.
This being the time set to open bids for the operation of
concession stands in parks, upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn,
bids presented by Ed Stanley were opened, examined and declared, these
being the only bids received. Councilman Siemon voted in the negative
on this motion.
Action bids for operation of
concession stands in parks deferred
one week.
Upon a motion by Siemon,
for operation of concession stands
seconded by Shurley, action on bids
in parks was deferred one week~
and the bids were referred to the City Manager for investigation and
recommendation.~
Adoption of Resolution No. 13-51
approving Assessment Diagram in
the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 683.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 13-51 approving Assessment Diagram in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 683 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon,Vanderlet
Noes: None
Absent: None
Matter of possible City participation in
crossing protection with A. T. & S. F. R~lway
Company laid on table for one week.
A communication from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company regarding possible City participation in the cost of
installing new and/or additional protection at sew~ral crossings with
the company, s tracks was read, and upon a motion by Stemon, seconded
by Shurley, the matter was laid on the table for one week. The Cdty
Manager was instructed to make an investigation in the matter and
report back to the Council.
174
Bakersfield, California, April 2, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Appointment of member of Charter
Committee deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn, a communication
from J. Richard Foster tendering his resignation as a member of the
Charter revision committee was received and ordered placed on file,,
The appointment of a member to fill the vacancy created by his
resignation was deferred one week.
City Engineer to investigate
encroachment of telephone booth
on sidewalk area at 1330 E. California
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Engineer was instructed to investigate the advisability of retaining
public telephone booth located between the sidewalk and Vista Village
Market at 1330 E. California Avenue, and make a report back to the
Council.
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
with Southern Pacific Company for the
construction of proposed new grade
crossing at Virginia Street.
Upon a motion by $hurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor
was authorized to execute an agreement with the Southern Pacific
Company for the construction of a proposed new grade crossing at
Virginia Street, Mile Post 315, McKitt~ick Branch.
Reception of eligible ltst~ for
classifications of City Clerk and
City Auditor.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, eligible
lists for classifications of City Clerk and City Auditor were
received and ordered placed on file, and the Civil Service
appointments to be made by the Council for these positions were
deferred one week for further study.
Minute order of Council setting
May 7, 1951 as date for submission
of departmental budget estimates
to the City Manager.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, May 7, 1951
was the date designated by the Council for submission of
departmental budget estimates to the City Manager.
Bakersfield, California, April 2, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Allewance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, 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
Resolution supporting AB 3217.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed t~ prepare Resolution expressing the Couucil,s
support of Assembly Bill 3217, copies to be forwarded to State
Senator and State Assemblyman.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Shurley, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
MA~0R of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
of the City of Bakersfield, California
176
Bakersfield, California, April 9, 1951
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 9, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Mot.lock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1951 were read and
approved as read.
Matter of bids for operation of Park
concessions laid on table for one week.
This being the time set to further consider the bids for
operation of park concessions, upon a motion by Siemon, seconded
by Shurley, the matter was laid on the table for one week.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to encroachment ordinance
702 New Series.
A report from City Engineer Holfelder advising that if the
Council is interested in permitting encroachments in the public right
of way which are not a hazard, the ordinance regulating same should be
amended, was read, and upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare amendment to Ordinance No.
702 New Series.
Adoption of Resolution No. 14-51
expressing support of the City Council
for Assembly Bill 3217 and Senate Bill 769,
now pending in the State Legislature.
Upon a motion by Mot, lock, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 14-51 expressing support of the City Council for Assembly Bill 3217
and Senate Bill 769 entitled "An Act to add Chapter 3~ to Part 2
Division 2 of the Government Code consisting of Sections 25275-25290
inclusive, relating to urban unincorporated areas, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Stemon, Vande~lei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield,California, April 9, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Approval of Plan for Traffic Signals
and Street Lights in City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Plan for
Traffic Signals and Street Lights in the City of Bakersfield was
approved.
Adoption of Resolution No. 15-51 ordering
opinion of Health Officer spread upon the
Minutes and determining the necessity of
sanitary sewers as a health measure in the
matter of Public Improvement District No.
685.
Upon a motion by Carnakts, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 15-51 ordering opinion of Health Officer spread upon the minutes
and determining the necessity of sanitary sewers as a Health Measure
in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 685 was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurtey, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Opinion of Health Officer reads as follows:
April 4, 1951
Honorable Mayor and Members
City Council
City of Bakersfield
City Hall
Bakersfield, California
Gentlemen:
This is to certify that I have examined the area within
the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of California, which
would be served by the construction of the following described work:
The work to be done consists in general of the
construction of an 8" vitrified clay sewer approximately
400 feet northerly from and parallel with the center
line of Golden State Avenue and extending from a
mamhole to be constructed in the above described sewer
line 30 feet east of the west line of H Street, westerly
to a mamhole to be constructed approximately 120 feet
southeasterly from, (measured along the northwesterly
extension of the proposed sewer line) the northerly
corporate limits of the City of Bakersfield; the
construction of an 8" vitrified clay sewer 30 feet
east of the west line of H Street and extending from
a point approximately 400 feet northerly from the
center line of Golden State Avenue, (measured along
a line parallel with the west line of H Street) to a
manhole to be constructed approximately 125 feet
southerly thereof; the construction of an 8" vitrified
clay sewer from the manhole last above described,
easterly along the center line of the alley running
easterly and westerly through Block 4, Tract No. 1009,
Kern County, California, as said Tract was filed for
178
Bakersfield, California, April 9, 1951 (Cont'd.)
filed for record in the Office of the County Recorder
of Kern County, on Pages 56, 57 and 58, in Book 4 of
Maps, on the 15th day of November, 1935, to a maiLhole
to be constructed in an existing 12" sewer line in the
alley running northerly and southerly through Block 4
above described, and the construction of an adequate
sewage pumping station to lift the sewage from the
collecting line hereinbefore described, for discharge
into the existing 12" main sewer line hereinbefore
described, the said sewage pump station to be constructed
or reinforced concrete throughout, having a wet and a d~y
well and being equipped with two alternating pumps capable
of discharging 500 gallons per minute at a static head
of 10 feet, all to be designed and constructed in
accordance with the best standard practice.
In my opinion the installation of sanitary sewers in said
area is necessary as a health measure and it is my recommendation to
you that assessment proceedings be instituted by your Body for the
construction of the above-described improvement within said area.
Very truly yours,
(S) WILLIAM C. BUSS
W. C. Buss, M.D. C. P. H., Health Officer
Kern County Department of Public Health
Adoption of Resolution No. 16-51
requiring the City Engineer to furnish
the Council with plans and specifications,
together with careful estimates of costs
and expenses of work in the matter of
Public Improvement District No. 685.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 16-51 requiring the City Engineer to furnish the Council with plans
and specifications, together with careful estimates of costs and
expenses of work in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 685
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 17-51 adopting
Budget and approving Third Supplemental
Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of
Gas Tax allocation for Major City streets.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, Resolution No.
17-51 adopting Budget and approving Third Supplemental Memorandum of
Agreement for expenditure of Gas Tax allocation for Major City Streets
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Ca~nakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Stemon, Vanderlei
No es: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, April 9, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute
Contract Change Orders in connection with
construction of new sewage treatment plant.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the following
Contract Change Orders were approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk
were authorized to execute same:
Relocate the Treatment Works 320.54' due north of
designated plan - no extra compensation due contractor
Increase the depth of water well from 175 feet to 201
feet at a cost per foot of $14.44. Extra compensation
due contractor -
Increase the size of six (6) sludge Pumps from 3 inches
to four inches. Extra compensation due contractor .
$1390.00.
Increase the quantity of sixty (60) inch sewer pipe to
be installed 50.2 feet. Extra compensation due
contractor - $1355.$0.
Reception of invitation from Tracy,
California Pumping Plant Celebration
to be held August 3-4-5, 1951.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, invitation
to Council from Tacy, California Pumping Plant Celebration to be held
August 3-4-5, 1951, was received and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Marian S. Irvin
as City Clerk.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, Marian S. Irvin
was appointed City Clerk, subject to the provisions of Section (214) 7
of the Charter and Ordinance No. 879 New Series of the City of Bakersfield.
Appointment of Shelby V. Langford
as City Auditor.
It was moved by Siemon, that Thomas L. Harris be appointed
City Auditor. The motion failed for lack of a second. Upon a motion
by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Shelby V. Langford was appointed
City Auditor, subject to the provisions of Section (214) 7 of the
Charter and Ordinance No. 879 New Series of the City of Bakersfield.
Purchasing Agent authorized t~
advertise for bids for exterior
painting of Fire Station No. 1.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the exterior painting
of Fire Station No. 1.
180
Bakersfield, California, April 9, 1951 (Cont~d.)
adjourned.
ATTEST:
AdJour~ment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Council
City of Bakerafield,
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offlcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1951
181
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 16, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: Morelock
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 9, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish
Hydraulic Ladder.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Hydraulic
Ladder, upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish Hydraulic
Ladder deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, action on bids
to furnish Hydraulic Ladder was deferred one week, and the bids were,
referred to the City Manager for recomz~endation.
Opening bids to
Steam Cleaner.
This being the time set to
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross,
publicly opened, examined and declared.
furnish
open bids to furnish Steam Cleaner,
all bids received were
Action on bids to furnish Steam
Cleaner deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on bids
to furnish Steam Cleaner was deferred one week, and the bids were
referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of Ed Stanley for
the operation of park concessions in
Beale and Jastro Parks.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, bid of Ed Stanley
of $15.00 per month plus 5% of gross for concession in Beale Park,
and 10.00 per month plus 5% of gross for concession in Jastro Park
was accepted.
City Manager authorized to go
on the open market for operation
of concessions in Central and
Jefferson Park.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Shurley, the City Manager
Bakersfield, Califor~ia, April 16, 1951 (Cont'~ )
was authorized to go on the open market for bids for the operation of
the concessions in Central and Jefferson Parks.
Agreement with Ed Stanley for operation
of amusement concession in Central Park
laid on table for one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, agreement with
Ed Stanley for operation of amusement concession in Central Park was
laid on table for one week.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 904 New
Series providing for the prevention
and removal of encroachments in the
City and repealing Ordinance No. 702
New Seriese
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, Ordinance No.
904 New Series providing for the prevention and removal of encroachments
in the City and repealing Ordinance No. 702 New Series, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
C~oss, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Morelock
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
between City of Bakersfield, County of
Kern and City of Fresno to oppose
Pacific Gas & Electric Company~s
application for natural gas rates increase.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, the Mayor was
authorized to execute an agreement between the City of Bakersfield, the
County of Kern and the City of F resno, whereby the City of Fresno will
act for the City of Bakersfield~ upon payment of $815e00, to oppose
application of the Pacific Gas and Electric ComDany before the Public
Utilities Commission for authority to increase its natural gas rates.
Reception of City Treasurer,s Financial
Report for March, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
Treasursr's Financial Report for March, 1951 was received and ordered
placed on file.
183
Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1951 (Cont,d.)
Adoption of Resolution designating
April 30th to May 5th, 1951 as SAFETY WEEK.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
designating April 30th to May 5th, 1951 as SAFETY WEEK, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Morelock
Appointment of Roland Woodruff as
Member of Committee for Revising
the City Charter.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, Mr. Roland Woodruff
was appointed a member of the Committee for Revising the City Charterj.
to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. J. R. Foster.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, claims ss
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 Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
ATTE ST:
JOR or ~ne Oity of Bakersfield
CITY CLERK arid Ex-Offfcto Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
184
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1951
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 23, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Kuehn, Morelock, Shut. y, Vanderlei
Absent: Cross, Siemon
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 1951 were read
read.
and approved as
Councilmen take Office.
The business of the present Council
now having been completed,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the Council adjourned.
The three Councilmen elected to serve the City for four year terms
beginning on this date were administered the oath of office.
Appointment of Councilman Vanderlet
as temporary presiding officer.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Shurley, Councilman
Vanderlei was appointed temporary presiding officer.
Councilman Sullivan appointed
president of the Council and
Mayor of the City.
It was moved by Sullivan, seconded by Saunders, that
Councilman Carnakis be appointed president of the Council and Mayor
of the City. Councilman Carnakis declined the appointment.
It was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, that
Councilman Sullivan be appointed president of the Council and MAyor
of the City. Substitute motion was made by Shurley, seconded by-Morelock,
that Councilman Vanderlei be appointed president of the Council
and Mayor of the City. The substitute motion failed by the following
vote:
Ayes: Morelock, Shurley
Noes: Carnakis, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Declined to vote: Vanderlei
Vote was then taken on the original motion as follows:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Sullivan, V~nderlei, Vest
Noes: Morelock, Shurley
Absent: None
Councilman Sullivan was then dec]ared president of the
Council and Mayor of the City.
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 19~1 (Cont'd.)
At this time the new Council was seated, the following
members answering roll call:
Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Appointment of Standing
Finance Cormmittee.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, the Maycr's
appointment of Councilmen Carnakis, Morelock, and Shurley as the
standing finance committee was approved.
Acceptance of bid of The Hundley
Company to furnish aerial ladder.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, bid of
The Hundley Company to furnish Jack knife folding mast aerial ladder
for a total price of $3972.3~ was accepted, it having been determined
the best bid, and other bid was rejected.
Acceptance of bid of The DuBois
Company to furnish steam cleaner.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, bid of
The DuBois Company to furnish Malsbary #250 steam cleaner for a total
bid of ~992.40 was accepted, it having been determined the best bid,
and other bid was rejected.
Committee appointed to make
recommendation of policy re
matter of proposed contract
between City and Ed Stanley
for installation of playground
equipment in Central Park.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor
was authorized to appoint a special committee of three councilmen
for the purpose of recommending policy in the matter of proposed contract
with Ed Stanley for the installation of amusement concession in Central
Park. Councilmen Carnakis, Shurley and Sullivan were appointed on
this committee with instructions to report bac~ to the Council on
Monday, April 30, 1951.
Councilman Saunders was excused from t'he meeting at
this time.
186
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Mayor authorized to execute agreement
with County of Kern for maintenance
of community recreation programs.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Camskis, the Mayor
was suthorized to execute agreement with the County of Kern for
conducting and maintaining programs of community recreation during
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1952.
Permit granted Ernest Bostick to
engage in business of automobile
dealer in 1321 E. Truxtun Avenue.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley, permit was granted Ernest
in the business of automobile dealer at 1321 E.
Bostick to engage
Truxtun Avenue.
Reception of communication from
Mrs. Mary Merino re reduction in
license tax to carry on business
of palmistry.
A communication from Mrs. Mary Merino, doing business as
"Madame Marie", requesting a reduction in license tax levied against
her business of palmistry was read,
by Cernakis, the communication was
Clerk was instructed to inform Mrs.
and upon a motion by Shurley, seconded
ordered received, and the City
Merino that as soon as the City
Attorney returns from his vacation, ~the Council will obtain an
opinion from him on the matter and advise her what action will be
taken on her petition. The City Manager was instructed to write
other cities for information on fees charged on this type of business.
Representation from City to
attend hearing before the Board of
Supervisors on matter of petition
for exception of City from County
tax rate for structural fire protection.
A resolution of the Bosrd of Supervisors advising that
May 7, 1951 at the hour of 2:00 o'clock P.M. in the Bosrd Room at
the Court House is the date fixed for hearing in the matter of petition
for City of Bakersfield for exception from County tax rate for
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 19S1 (Cont'd.)
structural fire protection was read, and upon a motion by Shurley,
seconded by Vest, the Mayor, City Manager and Fire Chief were instructed
to attend the hearing on behalf of the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 19-~1
regarding a proposed national guard
armory in Bakersfield area.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
No. 19-51 regarding a proposed national guard armory in the Bakersfield
area, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Adoption of Resolution No. 20-51
absndoning all proceedings for
proposed improvements in Public
Improvement District No. 68~.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, Resolution
No. 20-51 abandoning all proceedings for propesed as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None.
Absent: Saunders
Adoption of Resolution No. 21-~1
ordering opinion of Health Officer
spread upon the minutes and determining
the necessity of sanitary sewers as a
Health Measure in matter of Public
Improvement District No. 686.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
No. 21-51 ordering opinion of Health Officer spread upon the minutes
and determining the necessity of sanitary sewers as a Health Measure
in matter of Public Ir~provement District No. 686 was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
188
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1951 (Cont,d.)
The opinion of
Honorable Ms,or and Members
of the City Oouncil
City of Bakersfield
C~ty Hall
BAkersfield, California
Gentlemen:
the health officer reads as follows:
April 23, 1951
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
the City of Bakersfield, County of Kern, State of California, shown
on the Plan entitled "Plan for Public Improvement District No. 686"
which plan is on file in the office of the City Engineer.
In my opinion, the installation of sanitary sewers to
serve the territory shown on said Plan is necessary as a health measure
and it is my recommendation to you that assessment proceed ings be
instituted by your Body for the install~tion of sanitary sewers to
serve said territory.
Very truly yours,
'"' ~ ~ (S) W. C. BUSS
W. C. Buss, M.D.C.P.H..Health Officer
Kern County Department of Public Health
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-51
approving and adopting plan and
specifications for Public Improvement
District No. 686.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by ~orelock, Resolution
No. 22-51 epproving and adopting plan and specifications for Public
Improvement District No. 686 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 686.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
of Intention to improve Public Improvement District No. 686 was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Shurley, Sulllven, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
This is to certify that I have examined the area within
Bakersfield, California, Aprill 23, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Reception of audit report for
six months period ending
December 31, 195D.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, audit
report for six months period ending December 31, 195D was received
and referred
to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
Approval of salary increases
effective May 1, 1951.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the following
salary increases,
NAME POSITION
W. W. Griffith Hoseman
George Strelich Detective
John M. Towle Detective
Floyd Cummings Patrolman
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by C8rnakis,
the Council adjourned.
effective May 1, 1951, were approved:
FROM TO
8287 $300
$345 $360
8345 8360
$300 $315
seconded by Shurley,
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
CITY CLE~K and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
190
Bakersfield, California, April 30, 1951
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 30, 1951.
Present: Carna kis, Morelock, Shurley, Sullivan,
Absent: Saunders
Minutes of
and approved as read.
Vendariel, Veet
the Regular Meeting of April 23, 1951 were read
HOe
of Gas Tax allocation for Major City Streets
the followin~ vote:
Ayes: Csrnskis, Morelock, Shurley, Sullivan,
Noes: None
Absent: Saunders
Petition from Mrs. Allbee for permit
to operate hotel tabled for one week.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shutlay, petition of
Mrs. Allbee for permit to operate Florence Hotel at 20th and Eye Streets
was tabled for one week.
Communication from Ed Stanley
withdrawn from business of Council.
Mr. Ed Stanley at this t~me appeared before the Council and
requested the withdrawal from Council bhsiness for the evening of a
communication which he had filed earlier with the~ Clerk. Upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, this request was granted.
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-51
approvin~ budget and memorandum of
agreement for expenditure of Gas
Tax allocation for Major City Streets.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shutlay, Resolution
23-~1 approving budget and memorandum of agreement for expenditure
was adopted as read by
Vendariel, Vest
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrants for expenditures not to
exceed ~1000 for revision of Charter.
A cormmunication from Mr. C. W. Johnston, a member of the
Charter Revision Committee, asking the Council to authorized the
expenditure of aDprovimately ~1000 for consulting and stenographic
services was read, and upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by
Shutlay, the City Auditor was authorized to issue warrants for
this purpose in an amount not to exceed ~1000.
Bakersfield, California, April 30, 1951 (Cont~d.)
Reception of memorandum from H. V.
Grayson, Chief of Police, re
traffic citation books.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, memorandum
from H. V. Grayson, Chief of Police, advising that a new system was being
set up to keep an accurate check on citation book~, was received and.
ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Councilman Carnakis
as member of Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Councilman
Carnakfs, was appointed to fill vacancy on the Board of Charity Appeals
and Solicitations.
Reception of annual report of the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, annual report
of Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations submitted by Mr. Jack Levy,
Chairman, was received and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Councilman Shurley as
Member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the appointment by
the Mayor of Councilman Shurley as Member of the Planning Commission was
approved.
Approval
of Tract
and acceptance of Map
No. 1577.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shu'rley, it is ordered
that the map of Tract No. 1577 be and the same is hereby approved;
that all the streets, drives, 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 waiw~s the
requirement of signature of the following:
Elroy W. Powley, Marie Z. Mason, Margaret E., Craft, and
Francis E. Powley - Undivided 1/20 interest each in oil
and other hydrocarbon substances
The Clerk of the Council is directed to endorse upon the face of
said map a copy of this order authenticated by the Seal of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield.
Bakerafield, California, April 30, ]951 (Cont'd.)
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Morelock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$60,000.00 from Amusement Tax Fund
to City Council's Unapplied Appropriations.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $60,000.00 from Amusement Tax Fund
to City Uouncil's Unapplied Appropriations,
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$77,735.00 from City Counctl,s
Unapplied Appropriations to various
funds.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the City
Auditor was authoirized to transfer 177,735.00 from the City Councfl's
Unapplied Appropriations to the various funds listed below:
11-400-101 Fire Dept. Fire Serv. - Salaries 19,500.00
11-406-364 Fire Dept. Bidga.-Elec. Mat. 360.00
11-408-323 Fire Dept. Hydrants - Repairs
11-410-101 F~re Dept. Co~mun. - Salaries
11-411-361 Fire Dept. Alarm - Alarm Mat.
323 " " " - Repairs
11-~50-101 Police Dept. Enforce.
207 " " "
302 " " "
311 " " "
325 " " "
326 " ~ "
334 " " "
349 " " "
366 " " "
385 " " ,,
11-450-101 Police Dept. Commun.
359 " " "
11-500-101 City Engineer Office
206 " " ,,
11-509-101 Pub.Wks.Field Off.c
202 " " ,, .
320 " " " .
11-510-103 Engineering Section
206 " ,,
301 " "
359 " "
399 '~J "
~501 .,";: "
1,000.00
220.00
25o.0o
750.00
Salaries 13,000.00
- Travel 100.00
- Advert. 200.00
- Auto Eq. 1,200.00
- Repairs 50.00
- Lab.Sup. 150.00
- Med. Serv. 200.00
- General 20.00
- Paint 10.00
- Uniforms 200.00
Salaries 100.00
- Tools 50.00
- Salaries 310.00
- Express 40.00
- Salaries 60.00
- Telephone
- Equip. Rep. 20.00
- Prof.Serr. 970.00
- Express 10.00
- Printing 300.00
- Tools 50.00
-Gen. Sups. 100.00
Office Equip. 7~.00
193
Bakersfield, California, April 30, 1951 (Cont'd.)
$1-511-105 Street Maint. - Temp. Emp.
106 " " - Overtime
203 " " - Electr.
207 " " - ~ravel
301 " " - Printing
311 " " - Auto Rent.
325 " " - Repairs
359 " " Tools
363 " " Bldg. Meter.
399 " " Supplies
11-513-101 Corp. Yard Salaries
311 " " - Auto Rental
519 " " - Equip.
399 " " - Supplies
11-545-101 Sewage Treat. - Salaries
203 " " - Elect.
205 " " - Water
11-550-106 Sewer Maint. - Overtime
203 " " - Elect.
308 " " - Insur.
399 " " - Supplies
11-%80-352 Pound Operetion - Janitor Sup.
35q " " - Tools
399 " " - Supplies
21-570-311 Perk Malnt. - Auto Rental
21-574-311 Tree Maint. Auto Rental
365 " " Plumb. Mat.
24-540-101 Refuse CoILc. - Salaries
203 " " - Electric.
205 " " - Water
207 " " - Travel
311 " " - Auto Rental
399 " " - Supplies
699 " " - Special Pay.
32-452-101 Traffic Police - Salaries
311 " " - Auto Rental
32-515-203 Traffic Signals - Electric.
325 " " - Repairs
32-516-373 Traffic Signs - Signs
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant for $500 for option on
property described as Lots
and 8, Block 2~q4, Bakersfield.
4,750.00
1,000.00
70.00
?5.oo
10. O0
?,000.00
10. O0
2O0. O0
100.00
120.00
5,600.00
1,200. O0
55.00
180.00
300.00
250. O0
50. O0
kO0. O0
500.00
2C'.00
5c.oo
25.oo
6C.00
10C.00
~00.00
300.00
50.00
3,O00.00
60.00
300.00
5o.oo
2,650.00
10.00
25.oo
1,400.00
1,520.00
1,200.00
1,500.00
3,000.00
Upon a motion by Carnskls,
Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant to W. K.
option to purchase property described as Lots 5, 6,
Bekersfield, for a total sum of :$175,000.00.
seconded by Vest, the City
Lyons for a sixty-day
7 and ~, Block
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, the
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
A~TEST:
CITY CLERK end Ex-Officio Clerk of the CounciI
of the City of Bakersfield, California
194
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1951
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. May 7, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Morelock, Shurley, Sullivan,
Absent: Saunders
Council of the City
Chamber of the City
Vanderlei, Vest
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 30, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to paint exterior of
Central Fire Station.
This being the time set to open bids to paint exterior of
Central Fire Station, upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by
Vanderlei, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Action on bids to paint exterior of
Central Fire Station deferred one
week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, action
on bids to paint exterior of Central Fire Station was deferred one week,
and the bids were referred to the City Manager for investigation
and recommendation.
Matter of installing playground
equipmenS in Weill Park referred
back to Special Council Committee for
further hearing.
A report from Mayor Sullivan and Councilman Shurley, members
of Special Council Committee, recommending that a contract be negotiated
with Ed Stanley for the installation of play equipment in Weill Park w~s
read. Councilman Carnakis, Chairman of the Special Council Committee,
presented a minority report opposing the installation in Weill Park, and
also stated objections from approximately 35 property owners in the area.
Letter from Hawthorne P.T.A. was read stating that it would be against
the best interests of the pupils of Hawthorne School to have a concession
of any kind in Weill Park. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest,
the matter was referred back to the Special Council Committee with
instructions to hold a further hearing on Friday, May llth, in the
Council Chamber, and report back to the Council, Monday, May 14, 1951.
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1951 (Cont,d!.)
Action on report from City Engineer
re collection from various property
owners for suburban sewer Connections
tabled for one week.
A memorandum from J. Holfelder, City Engineer, advising
that certain property owners Connected to the City's sewerage system
ha~e failed to make payment for these connections and asking that the
City Attorney be instructed to proceed with legal action to collect
the amounts due the City was read. Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded
by Morelock, the matter was tabled for one week to enable Mayor
Sullivan to contact these people in an attempt to collect the rentals
and report back to the Council, Monday, May 14, 1951.
Reception of communication from
Senator Dorsey re proposed National
Guard Armory in the Bakersfield area.
Upon a motion by Cernakis, seconded by Morelock,'communic~ation
from Senator Jess R. Dorsey advising that a site for proposed National
Guard Armory in the B~kersfield area was already cleared and contracts
were being taken, was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Communication from
Thomas L. Harris.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Vest, communication
from Thomas L. Harris asking for a reason for not being appointed
to position of City Auditor was ordered received and placed on file,
and the City Manager was instructed to write Mr. Harris regarding
the matter.
City Auditor instructed to refund
$20.00 to Harry N. Fields for fine
erroneously collected.
~pon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Morelock, the City
Auditor was instructed to refund $20.00 to Harry Natt Fields for fine
erroneously collected.
City Auditor authorized to make transfers
from Council Unapplied Appropriations
Fund to Council Special Activities Fund.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Auditor was instructed to transfer $2,315.00 from the Council Unapplied
Appropriations Fund to the Council Special Activities Fund.
196
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Request from City Employees for
authority to make payroll deductions
for California Physicians Service
tabled for one week.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Caruakis, request from
City employees for authority to have payroll deductions made for
medical and hospital protection offered by the California Physicians'
Service was tabled for one week.
Petition from Mrs. Mary Merino for
reduction in license tax levied
against business of palmistry
referre~.,to Special Council Committee.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Vest, petition from
Mrs. Mary Merino, known as "Madame Marie", for reduction in license
tax levied against business of palmistry was referred to a Special
Council Committee. Councilmen Vest, Morelock and Vanderlei were
appointed to serve on this committee by Mayor Sullivan. Meeting
will be held May 10th, at which time fees charged in various other
cities in the State will be studied, with report to be made back to the
Council by May 21, 1951.
Permission granted City Manager
to attend Western Regional Conference
of Civil Service Assembly at Pasadena,
Monday, Mey 14th.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley, permission
was granted the City Manager to attend Western Regional Conference
of Civil Service Assembly of the United States and Canada in Pasadena,
May 1Q, 1951. Mr. Thornton has been inv~ed to address the Assembly.
Matter of storm drain problem in City
referred to City Manager and City Engineer
for study and report back to the Council.
Upon a motion by Camskis, seconded by Vest, the matter of
the storm drain problem in the City was referred to the City Manager
and City Engineer for study and a report back to the Council.
Councilman Morelock voted in the negative on this motion.
Acceptance of certified public
accountant's audit report for
six months' period ending
December 31, 1950.
Upon e motion by C~rnskis, seconded by Vanderlei, the
certified public accountant's audit report for the six months'
Bakersfield, California, May ?, 1951 (Cont,d.)
period ending December 31, 1950, was received and placed on file.
Recommendations made by Mr. Dunksare to be put into effect as quickly
as possible.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-OfficioClerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Cali fomnia
198
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1951
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, C~ifornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City H~ 1
at eight o'clock P.M. May 14, 1951.
Present: Carnakis, Morelock, S~nders, Shurley, Sullivan,
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of W. Orville Swank
to paint exterior of Central Mire Station.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Camskis, bid of
W. Orville Swank to paint exterior walls and trim of Central Fire
Station for a total bid of $1,828.00 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Vanderlei,~ Ves~
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of City Clerk's certificate
that no protests or objections were
filed in the ~ tter of Public Improvement
District No. 686.
This being the time set for hearing in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 686, upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by
Shurley, certificate of City Clerk that no protests or objections
were filed, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of certificate of Clerk
that no protests or objections were
filed against the assessment in the
matter of Public ~mprovement District
No. 683.
This being the time set for hearing any protests or objections
against the assessment made in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 683, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vest,
certificate of Clerk that no protests or objections were filed
against the assessment made, the work done, or the proceedings
taken in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 683,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution confirming
assessment in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 683.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
confirming assessment in the matter of Public Improvement District
No. 683 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan,Vanderlei, Vest
199
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1951 (Cont'd.) ~
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-!~1
approving and adopting careful
· estimate of the costs and expenses
of the work in the matter of Public
Improvement District No. 686.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 25,51 approving and adopting careful estimate of the costs and
expenses of the work in the matter of Public Improvement District No.
686~ was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayea: Carnakfs, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 26-51
ordering the work in Public Improvement
District No. 686.
No.
was adopted as read by the
Ayes: Carnekis, Morelock,
Noes: None
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
26-51 ordering the work in Public Improvement District No. 686,
following vote:
Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 27-51
ascertaining and determining the:
prevailing rate of wages to be paid
in matter of Public Improvement
District No. 686.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 27-51 ascertaining and determinirgthe prevailing rate of wages
to be paid in the matter of Public Improvement District No. 686, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vander~Lei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Petition from property owners in
Mynatt Tract requesting that Castro
Canal be covered referred to City
Manager.
Upon a motion by ~est, seconded by Shurley, petition from
property owners in the Mynatt Tract requesting the some action be
taken to cover Castro Canal was referred to the City Manager for study
and report back to the Council on Monday, May 28, 1951.
200
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Reception of petition from property
owners in Mynatt Tract requesting
that Castro Canal be covered.
Upon a motion by Vsnderlei, seconded by Morelock, petition
submitted by property owners in Mynatt Tract requesting that some
action be taken to cover Castro Canal, was received and ordered
placed on file.
City Manager, City Engineer and City
Attorney to confer with Canal Company
re storm drain water disposal.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager, City Engineer and City Attorney were instructed to confer
with the Kern Island Canal Company to work out a plan for the
disposal of storm drain waters from proposed Lowell Storm Drain,
and report back to the Council on Monday, May 21, 1951.
Reception of communication from Board
of Education regarding officers elected.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shutlay, commu~icstic.n
from Board of Education advising that Mr. Ray Meagher had been elected
president, and Mr. Walter E. Peterson had been elected secretary,
to serve on Board beginning May 3, 1951, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of report from City
Engineer of survey of the Saint
Francis School property. Matter
referred to special Council committee
for report.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Camskis, report from
City Engineer of a survey of the Saint Francis School property
and an appraisal of its possible use as a Police Department building
and for other municipal purposes of the City, was received and ordered
placed on file. Mayor Sullivan appointed a special Council Committee
to make a study of this report and submit its findings to the Council
on Monday, May 21, 1951. Councilmen Saunders, Vest and Shurley
were appointed to serve on this committee.
Bakersfield, California, May 1~, 1951 (Conttd.'
Matter of acquisition of Saint Francis
Sbhool property referred to Planning
Commission for investigation and
re c omme nda t ion.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the matter
of the acquisition of the Saint Francis School property for possible use
as a Police Department building and for other municipal purposes was
referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation,
with report to be made to the Council on Monday, May 21, 1951.
Adoption of Resolution No. 28-51
approving plat heretofore filed by
the City Engineer in matter of Public
Improvement District No. 687.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
No. 28-~1 approving plat ~retofore filed by the City Engineer in the
matter of Public Improvement District No. 687, was sdopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 29-51
determining the nature, extent and
location of the proposed acquisition of
property for public use in matter of
Public Improvement District No. 68?.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 29-~1 determining the nature, extent and location of the proposad
acquisition of property for public use in matter of Public Improvement
District No. 687, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, SuIlivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 30-51
ordering a written report in connection
with the acquisition of property for
public use in m~tter of Public Improvement
District No. 687.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by .Saunders, ?Resolution
No. 30-~1 ordering a written report in connection with the acquisition
of property for public use in the matter of Public Improvement District
2O2
Bakersfield, California, May l~, 1951 (Cont'd.)
No. 687 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution No. 31-51
establishing and determining correction
factor to determine true value of lands
in the matter of Public Improvement
District No. 687.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, Resolution
No. 31-5~ establishing and determining correction factor to determine
true value of lands in the matter of Public Improvement District No.
687, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for April, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, City
Treasurer's Financial Report for April, 1951, was received and
ordered placed on file.
Reception of communications from
Improved Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the World.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, communications
from Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World
expressing appreciation for courtesies extended them during recent
convention, were received and ordered placed on file.
Action on collection of unpaid suburban
sewer rental deferred one week.
Mayor Sullivan reported at this time that two property owners
named in recent memorandum from City Engineer have paid delinquent
suburban sewer rental. In order to permit remaining owner listed
in this communication to make a settlement with the City, upon a
motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, action on the matter
was deferred one week.
2O3
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 19~1 (Cont,d.)
City Auditor authorized to make
deductions for CPS health program-
plan adopted by Council.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the: Council
adopted the group agreement plan submitted, and the City Auditor
was authorized to make payroll deductions for California Physicians, Service
health program.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Recreation Commission re
conditions in Central Park.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Morelock, communication
from Bakersfield Recreation Commission asking that steps be taken to
eliminate certain conditions now existing in Central Park, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance of
Deed for property in Kruse Tract.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
of Acceptance of Deed for Lot 25, Block 3 and Lot 3, Block 6, Kruse
Tract, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Matter of acquisition of property
designated as Wayside Park area
referred to Planning Commission for
investigation and recommendation.
A communication from the Planning Commission recommending that
the City appropriate money from the Amusement Tax Fund for the acquisition
of additional parks was read. Mr. Miner, Assistant City Manager, reported
that the Kern County Land Company had offered to sell Wayside Park ar. ea
to the City for $19,170. This parl contains 12.78 acres and lies between
Casa Loma and Belle Terrace. Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by
Shurley, the matter of the acquisition of this area for City park purposes
was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation
2O4
Bakersfield, California, May 1~, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Reception of communication from Planning
Commission requesting that money be
appropriated for acquisition of land for
park pbrposes.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Csrnakis, communication
from the Planning Commission recommending that money be appropriated from
the Amusement Tax Fund for acquisition of land for park purposes was
received and ordered placed on file.
Petition for vacation of alley in
Block 168, Bakersfield, referred to
Plahning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, petition
from E. B. Hougham and Ralph J. Dunlap for vacation of alley in Block
168, Bakersfield, was referred to the Planning Commission.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance to amend Section 37, of
License Ordinance No. 681 New Series.
A report submitted by the special Council Committee appointed
to investigate petition of Mrs. Mary Merino for reduction of license
fee for business of palmistry, was read. In accordance with recommendation
submitted by this committee, the City Attorney was instructed to prepere
ordinance to amend Section 37 of License Ordinance No. 681 New Series
to require license fee for business of palmistry of $1000 for the first
and $300.00 annually thereafter.
Reception of report from Special Council
Committee re installation of amusement
equipment in Weill Park.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Vest, report of special
Council committee recommending that no commercial equipment be permitted
in any park in Bakersfield, was received.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution opposing AB 1981.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Shurley, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution opposing Assembly Bill
1981, which wo~d relieve the railroads from all but nominal costs in
connection with new grade separations and all costs in connection with
improvement of existing separations.
20,S
Bakersfield, California, May 14, 1951 (Cont,d.)
Re-appointment of Mrs. Marjorie Leek
as Member of Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, re-appointment by
the Mayor of Mrs. Marjorie Leek as Member of the Plsnning Commission was
approved for four year term expiring April 17, 1955.
Appointment of Mrs. Kathryn W. Balfanz
as Member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Vest, the appointment
by the Mayor of Mrs. Kathryn W. Balfanz as member
was approved for four year term expiring April 17,
will succeed B. Willis Weekes whoe term expired.
Appointment by Mayor of Governmental
Efficiency Committee for purpose of
determining duties of officers where
not otherwise set out in Charter.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor. was
authorized to appoint a Governmental Efficiency Committee which would
determine rules for and duties of officers of the City where not
otherwise set out in the Charter; also, suggest a list of proposed
standing committees to be appointed. Councilmen Saunders, Vest and
Carnakis were appointed to serve on this Committee.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for construction
of timber bridge at 26th Street and
Kern Island Canal.
of the Planning Commission
1955. Mrs. Balfanz
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of a
timber bridge at 26th Street and Kern Island Canal, in accordance with
plans and specifications approved by the Council on November 6, 1950,.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for completion of Corporation
Yard improvement.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the completion of
Corporation Yard improvement, ina ccordance with plans and specifications
approved by the Council on August 28, 1950.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, 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.
2O6
Bakersfield,California, May 14, 1751
City Attorney authorized to file
application with Public Utilities
Commission to construct grade crossing
at Virginia Street and McKittrick Branch
of Southern Pacific Railroad.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was authorized to file an application with the Public Utilities
Commission for construction of grade crossing at Virginia Streets and
McKittrick Branch of Southern Pacific Railroad.
Purchasing Agent authorized to call
for bids for installation of
Traffic Signals and safety lighting
at fifteen downtown intersections.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to call for bids for the installation of traffic
signals and safety lighting at fifteen downtown intersections.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for recreational equipment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for equipment to be used by
the Recreation Commission for summer recreational play program.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for sale of approximately 450
tons of sludge per year from sewer farm.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the sale of approximateZ[y
450 tons of sludge per year.
City Manager instructed to determine
flow of water available from the sewer
farm and have survey made.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnskis, the City
Manager was instructed to determine the flow of water for twelve months'
period that is available from the sewer farm and contact the Farm
Advisor of the County of Kern to make a survey, in order that the land
at the sewer farm may be used to the
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis,
adjourned.
best advantage.
seconded by Morelock, the Council
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
(Cont'd.)
MAYOR of the CfU~' oT Bakersf~
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1951
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall
Present:
Absent:
approved as
at eight o'clock p.M. May 21, 1951.
Carnakis, MoreIock, Seunders, Shurley,
None
Minutes of the
read.
Sullivan,
Regular Meeting of May 14, 1951
Vanderlei,Vest
were read and
Authority granted Council to employ
public stenographer to record proceedin~s
of this meeting.
title to the St.
on file.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders,
the City
publ ic
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, minority
man
report submitted by Council S/~-~urley opposing the acquisition of the
St. Francis School property, and communication from Everett B. Mansur,
Planning Consultant, advising that in his opinion it would be to the
interests of Bakersfield to acquire the buildings and land on which
the St. Francis School is located, were ordered reoeived and placed
on file.
Reception of minority report of Councilman
Shurley and communication from EVerett B.
Mansur, Planning Consultant.
Council was granted authority to employ the services of a
stenographer to record the proceedings of this meeting. Councilmen
Morelock and Vanderlei voted in the negative on this motion.
Reception of report from Planning
Co~mmfssion recommending approw~l
of the pnrchase of the St. Francis
School property.
A report from the City Planning Coramission recommending
the purchase of the St. Francis School property was read, and upon
a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Morelock, was received and ordered
placed on file.
Reception of report from Special
Council Co~muittee reconnuendtng the
purchase of the St. Francis School
property.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, report from
Councilmen Saunders and Vest, members of Special Council Committee,
recommending that the Council forthwith exercise its option and acquire
?rancis School property, was received and ordered placed
208
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1951 (Cont'd.)
City Attorney authorized to negotiate
· for the purchase of the St. Francis
School property aud City Auditor
authorized to issue warrant in amount
of $174,500 for payment.
It was moved by Saunders, seconded by Csrnakis, that the City
Attorney be authorized to negotiate for purchase of the St. Francis
School property and the City Auditor be authorized to issue a warrant
in amount of $174,500 in payment for the property.
Substitute motion was then made by Vanderlet, seconded by
Morelock, that the $500 deposit paid for the option on this property
be refunded to the City and the property not be purchased,
save taxpayers' money. The motion felled by the following
Ayes: Morelock, Shurley, Vanderlei
in order to
vote:
Noes: Carnakis, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Vote was then taken on the
the following vote:
original motion which carried by
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Sullivan Vest
Noes: Morelock, Shurley, Vanderlei
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$174,500 from the Amusement Tax Fund
to the Cpaital Outlay Fund for purchase
of St. Francis School property.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $174,500 from the Amusement Tax
Fund to the C~oital Outlay Fund for the purchase of the St. Francis
School property.
Reception of resignation of T. E.
Knudson, Chairman of the Planning
Commission. Clerk instructed to
send letter of appreciation to
Mr. Knudson.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Saunders, resignation
of Mr. T. E. Knudson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, was
accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter to
Mr. Knudson expressing the thanks and appreciation of the Council
for his excellent work on the Commission.
209
Bakersfield, Californt~ , May 21, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Reception of resignation of
Mr. Marjorie Leek, Secretary of
the Planning Commission, Clerk
instructed to send letter of
appreciation to Mrs. Leek.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, resignation
of Mrs..Marjorie Leek, Secretary of the Planning Commission, was
accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a letter to Mrs.
Leek expressing the thanks and appreciation of the Council for her
excellent work on the commission.
City Engineer instructed to give
priority to plans and specifications
for construction of Lowell Storm
Drain.
Report requested from the City Manager on agreement with the
canal company for disposal of Lowell Storm Drain waters was given at
this time. Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the City
Engineer was instructed to give priority in his office to the prepara-
tion of plans and specifications for construction of the Lowell Storm
Drain.
Adoption of Resolution No. 32-~1
expressing opposition to the passage
of Assembly Bill No. 1981.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
No. 32-~1 expressing opposition to the passage of Assembly Bill No.
1981, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan Vanderlet, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of plan for proposed crossing
Southern Pacific Railroad Asphalto Branch
at Virginia Avenue.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, plan for
construction of proposed crossing at Southern Pacific Asphalto
Branch and Virginia Street was approved.
Approval of plan for proposed crossing
Southern Pacific Railroad Gravel Pit Spur
at 26th Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, plan for
construction of proposed crossing at Southern Pacific Railroad Gravel
Pit Spur and 26th Street was approved.
210
Bakersfield,California, May 21, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Mayor authorized to execute agreement with
A. T. & S. F. Railway Company for lease of
land at Corporation Yard between S and T
Streets.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor
was authorized to execute an agreement with the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Rsilway Company for leasing a portion of property adjacent
to the Cor~oratlon Yard between S and T Streets.
City Clerk instructed to notify Civil
Service Board of intention of Council
to certify Marian S. Irvin as a
permanent employee.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Frh~rley~ the City Clerk
was instructed to notify the Civil Service Commission that Marian S.
Irvin h~s satisfactorily completed a probation period as City Clerks,
and it is the intention of the Council that she be certified as
a permanent employee of the City, effective May 21, 1951.
City Auditor instructed to transfer
$19,170 from the Amusement Tax Fund
to the C~Ital Outlay Fund and City
Attorney i~tructed to negotiate with
Kern County Land Company for the
purchase of Wayside Park.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the City
Attorney was authorized to negotiate with the Kern County Land
Company for the purchase of Wayside Park area, consisting of 12.78
acres at $1500.00 per acres, ~nd the City Auditor was authc~ized
to issue a warrant in the amount of $19,170 in payment for same.
This amount is to be transferred from the Amusement T~x Fund
to the capital Outlay Fund.
Reception of communication from the
Regional Water Pollution Control Boerd.
Upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by Saunders, communication
from the ~egional Water Pollution Control Board advising that a
meeting of the board will be held May 24, 1951 at 9 A.M. in the
Padre Hotel, was received and ordered placed on file. The
City Manager and City Engineer were asked to attend this meeting.
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 19511 (Cont,d.)
City Attorney instructed to :prepare
alternate Ordinance to amend License
Regulation Ordinance No. 681 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, action on
ordinance submitted to amend subsection 37 of Section 5 of
Ordinance No. 681 New Series was deferred one week, and the matter
was referred to the Better Business Bureau for opinion. City
Attorney was instructed to investigate the legality of the years'
residential requirement recommended by the special council committee
and to prepare an alternate ordinance to Cover, both ordinances
to be submitted at the Council meeting of May 28, 1951.
Mayor authorized to accept invitation
from A. W. Noon, Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors for Council to attend
meeting for solution of ~oint drainage
problems.
A communication from Mr. A. W. Noon, Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors inviting the Council and other city representatiw~s
to attend a meetin~ with County officials at the ]Padre Hotel, May 28,
1951, for the purpose of discussing a solution of Joint drainage
problems was read, and uoon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley,
the Mayor was authorized to accept the invitation ~nd advise that.
six members of the Council will be present. The City Manager,
City Engineer and City Attorney were also asked to attend.
Adoption of Standard Plan for 6"
Curb face for use in new subdivisions
at discretion of City Engineer.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, a Standard
Plan for 6" Curb face for use in new subdivisions where found
feasible by the City Engineer was adopted.
Approval of salary increase
effective June l, 1951.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, salary
increase from $287 to $300 was approved for Russell F. Nouston,
p~trolman.
212
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1951 (Cont'd.)
City Manager authorized to enter
into agreement with Avia Products
Company for purchase of police radio
equipment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the City Manag,~r
was authorized to enter into an agreement with Avia Products Company
for the purchase of nineteen motorcycle receiver-transmitter
radio units for the Police' Department.
City Attorney instructed to investigate
the matter of covering Castro Ditch in
the Mynatt Tract and make report to the
Coundil.
Upon a motion by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, the City Attorney
was instructed to investigate the matter of covering Csstro Ditch in
the Mynatt Tract to determine where the responsibility lies for bearing
the cost of the work, andreport back to the Council in three weeks.
City Manager instructed to determine
cost to the City for installation of
grate in Stine Canal at 21st Street.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded byShurley, the City
Manager was instructed to make an investigation and determine the
cost to the City of installing a grate in Stine Canal at 21st Street..
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley,
the Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield--
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the ~ouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 28, 1951
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 28, 1951.
Present: Carnekfs, Morelock, Saunders,
Absent: None
¥inutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21,
approved ss read.
Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
1951 were read and
Opening bids for the construction of
sewers in Public Improvement District
No. 686.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction
of sewers
Shurley, seconded by Morelock, all
examined and declared.
Action on bids
in Public Improvement District No. 686, upon a motion by
bids received were publicly opened,
for the construction of
sewers in Public Improvement District
No. 686 deferred one week.
Upon s motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, action on
bids for the construction of sewers in Public Improvement District
No. 686 was deferred one week, and the bids were referred to the City
Manager for investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids for sale of sludge.
This being the time set to open bids for the sale of
approximately 450 tons of sludge per year, upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Morelock, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
Action on bids for the sale of
sludge deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, action on
bids for the sale of approximately 4~0 tons of sludge per year was
deferred one week, and the bids were referred to the City Manager fo~?
investigation and recommendation.
214
Bakersfield, California, May 28, 1951 (Cont,d)
City Attorney instructed to
bring legal action to collect 1949-50
suburban sewer rental from Tomerlln
Inns, Inc.
In accordance with recommendation in City Engineer,s
mem~andum to the Council dated May 4, 1951, the City Attorney was
instructed to proceed with legal action to collect $1,250.00 due the
City from Tomerlln Inns, Inc. for 1949-50 suburban sewer rental;
also, take necessary action to have sewer connection agreement
properly executed.
Reception of communications from
City ministers urging the Council
to continue strong Council-Manager
form of government.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, communications
from Lynn A. Wood, Pastor of the First Methodist Church, Charles E. Lord,
Pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church, and Ralph Turnidge, Pastor
of the Church of the Brethren,urging the Council to continue to maintain
a strong Council-Manager form of government in Bakersfield, were
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from
H. W. Kelly, Assemblyman, regarding
Assembly Bill 1981.
IRon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, communication
from H. W. Kelly, Assemblyman for the 39th District, advising that AB
1981 has passed the Assembly as of May 17th and is now in the Senate
Committee on Transportation, was received and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Mayor's appointment
of Edward M. Easton as Member of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a Totion by Csrnakis, seconded by Saunders, the Mayor's
appointment of Edward M. Easton, 2624 - 18th Street, as a Member of the
Planning Commission, was approved.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield Junior Chamber of
Commerce submitting list of
candidates for appointment to
the Planning Commission.
A communication from the Bakersfield Junior Chamber of
Commerce submitting a list of six potential candidates for appointment
Bakersfield, California, May 28, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Planning Commission was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
$hurley, the communicationMs received and ordered placed on file. The
City Clerk was instructed to ask the Junior Chamber of Commerce to
submit the name of one candidate only wh~om they believe would be best
qualified for appointment to the Planning Commission.
Reception of communications from
Mrs. Lottie Allbee.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, communications
from Mrs. Lottie Allbee petitioning the Council to amend Ordinance No.
174 New Series was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of communication from Imperial
Beach, California, asking that any surplus
in State funds be assig~d to them for
construction of a sanitary district.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Imperial Beach, California, asking that any surplus in Stata Funds allo-
cated to the City of Bakersfield be assigned to that City for the
construction of a sanitary district, was received and ordered placed on
file. The City Manager was instructed to reply to this communication and
advise that the City of Bakersfield has no surplus funda available.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 905 New
Series amending Subsection 37 of
Section 5 of Ordinance No. 681
New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
905 New Series
681 New Series,
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes:
seconded by Saunders, Ordinance No.
amending Subsection 37 of Section 5 of Ordinance No.
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vest
~anderlei
Absent: None
Appointment of three councilmen
to work with committee appointed
by Board of Supervisors for solution
of joint drainage problems.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Councilmen
Sullivan, Morelock and Vest were appointed to work with committee
appointed by Board of Supervisors for solution of joint drainage
problems, report for this committee to be submitted to the Council
within six weeks.
216
Bakersfield, C~ifornia, May 28, 1951 {Cont,d.)
City Attorney instructed to confer
with Mr. Walter Osborn, Jr. to draft
amendment to existing dog ordinance.
Upon a motion by Carn~kis, seconded by Vest, J. Kelly
Steele, City Attorney, was instructed to confer with Mr. Wslter Osborn,
Jr., for the purpose of drafting an amendment to the axisting dog
regulation Ordinance No. 890 New Series. Proposed amendment is to be
submitted to the Council for consideration.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was instructed to'issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 4, I951
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the C~ty
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock p.M. June 4, 1951.
Present: CarnakIs, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei,Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 213, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish
recreational equipment.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish recreational
equipment, upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declsred.
Action on bids to furnish recreational
equipment deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, action on
bids to furnish recreational equipment was deferred one week, and the
bids were referred to the City manager for investigation and recommen-
dation.
Adoption of Resolution No. 33-51
awarding the contract in the matter
of Public Improvement District No.
686 to Wm. H. Schallock end Glanville
Plumbing Company.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by S'hurley, Resolution
No. 33-51 awarding the contract in the matter of P'ublic Improvement
District No. 686 to Wm. H. Schallock and Glanvil14 Plumbing Company
for a total bid of ~23,178.36 and rejecting all other bids, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, S~ nders, Shurley, Sullivan,Vanderlei,Vest
Noes: None
-Absent: None
Acceptance of bid of Sam Donabedian
for sale of sludge and Mayor authorized
to execute contract.
Upon a motion by ?anderlei, seconded by Shurley, bid of Sam
Donabedisn offering to purchase approximately 450 tons of sludge from
the City per year for $?.50 per ton was accepted, snd bid of Walter
C. Muller was rejected. The Mayor was authorized to execute a contract
with Mr. Donabedian.
218
Bakersfield, California, June 4, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 12
granting s variance to the Child Guidance
Clinic and Family Service Agency affecting
all of Lots 12, 13 and 14 in Block 9,
Bakersfield.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Camskis, Zoning Resolution No.
12 granting a variance to the Child Guidance Clinic and Family Service
Agency affectinn all of Lots 12, 13 and 14 in Block 9,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield,
Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Adoption of Resolution No. 34-51 of
proposed annexation of uninhabited territory
and setting time for hearing thereon.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 34-51 of proposed annexation of uninhabited territory designated
as Beth E1 Addition and setting June 25, 1951 as the time when the
Council will hear protests on said annexation, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Camskis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of communication from
Sunset-Mayflower Progressive Club
submitting name for consideration
as member of the Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from the Sunset-Mayflower Progressive Club, Inc. submitting the name
of Charles P. Stevens for consideration as a candidate to be appointed
to the Planning Commission was received and ordered placed on file.
City Manager and City Attorney instructed
to report to the Council on matter of
repairs to Father Garces statue in Traffic
Circle.
A communication from the Kern County Historical Society asking
that the damaged base of the Padre Garces Statue located in Highway 99
Traffic Circle be restored was read, and upon a motion by Saunders,
21 '9
Bakersfield, California, June 4, 19!~1 (Cont'd.)
seconded by Carnakis, the communication was received and ordered placed
on file and the matter was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney
for investigation and report back to the Council on Monday, June 11,1952[.
Reception of communication from
Jack O'Brien re employing a Humane
Officer. City Manager to confer with
Health Department on other problems
connected with operation of dog pound.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, eommunicaticn
from Mr. Jack O'Brien requesting that the City establish the position of
Humane Officer with provision made for funds to cover salary and
transportation, was received and ordered placed on file. The City
Manager was instructed to confer with the County Health Department
regarding the feasibility of the employment of a Humane Officer; also,
to discuss other problems in connection with the operation of the
dog pound.
City Manager authorized to call
for bids for the sale of vacant
Fire Station building st Tenth Street
end Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City
Manager was authorized to call for bids for the sale of vacant Fire
Station Building at Tenth Street and Chester Avenue.
City Auditor instructed to make
report to Council on status of
09 or Accounts Payable account.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was instructed to make a report to the Council on the present
status of the 09 or Accounts Payable account.
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant to Pipe Line Constructors
in a~ount of ~33,714.84.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrant to the Pipe Line Constructors
in amount of ~33,?14.84, this claim having been approved by the
Finance Cormuittee.
220
Bakersfield, California, June ~, ].951 (Cont'd.)
City Engineer authorized to employ
an architect as consultant to assist
in preparation of plans for remodeling
the St. Francis School property.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Engineer was authorized to contract for the services of an architect
as consultant to assist with the preparation of plans for the
rem~eling of the St. Francis School property for the purposes of the
Police Department. Councilman Vanderlei voted in the negative on
this motion.
Approval of Mayor's appointment of
Robert E. King, as member of the
Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the
Mayor's appointment of Robert E. Ming as a member of
was approved.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
the Planning Com~issiola
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 11, 1951
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Co~ncI1 Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock p. M. J~ne
Present: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan,
Absent: None
Vsnderlei,~est
Minutes of the ?eg~]ar Meetin~ of June ~, 1951 were re:~d
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish Traffic
Signals and Safety Lighting.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish Traffic
and Safety Lighting, u~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish Traffic
Signals and Safety Lighting deferred
one week.
Signals
Shurley, all bids
Upon a motion by Shurley,
to furnish Traffic Signals
and the bids were
seconded by Morelock,
bids
week,
action on
and Safety Lighting was deferred one
referred to the City Mana~ier for investigation
and recommendation.
Acceptance of bid of various suppliers
for recreational equipment. City
Manager authorized to go on open
market to purchase items for which no
bid was received.
l$on a motion by Morelock, seconded by Vest, bids
recreational equipment were awarded to the supplier bidding
each item, and the City Manager was authorized to ~o on the
to purchase all ~tems on which no bid was received.
upon
for
low o]7
open m~rket
Adoption of Zoning Resolution No. 13
granting Use Permit affecting a portion
of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3, in Block 15,
Chester Tract.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
a motion by Shurley, seconded by Saunders, Zoning Resolution No. 13
granting Use Permit to C. B. Stockton to erect, establish, conduct
and maintain a parochial school on a portion of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3,
in Block 15, Chester Tract, was adopted as read by the following vote:
~yes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sull[van,Vanderlei,Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
222
'a ~fornma, June 11, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Bakersfl.ld, ~a~ ' '
City Attorney instructed to commence
proceedings to abandon alley in Block
168, Bakersfield.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Commission,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare the necessary proceedings to abandon alley in
Block 168, Bakersfield.
Approval of salary increases
effective July 1, 1951.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the following
salary increases were approved effective July 1, 1951:
NAME POSITION FROM TO
V. M. Blsdo Hoseman ~2a7 ~300
C. S. Paddock Hoseman 3287 ~300
J. ~f. !{ylend E O.Gr.2 ~;274 Snot
City A~dltor authorized to transfer
~9,~78.~6 from the 09 Account to
General Fund.
Report from City Auditor on status of 09 Account was read at
this time. In accordance with recommendation contained in this report~
upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City Auditor was
authorized to transfer ~9,478.56 from the 09 Account to General Fund
Account 11-025-670, City Council Unapplied Appropriations.
Reception of communication From
N. W. Kelly, Assemblyman, re
AB 3217.
Upon s motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, communication
from H. W. Kelly, Assemblyman, in regard to AB 3217, was received and
ordered placed en file.
Reception of communication from Pacific
Coast Buildings Officials Conference.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Morelock,
communication from Pacific Coast Buildings Officials Conference urgently
requesting that the building inspector be authorized to attend the
29th Annual Business Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 1~-21,
was received and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, June 11, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Chief B~ilding Inspector instructed
to eppear before the Council on June
25th with explanation as to ~y the
City is operating under the 1940
Uniform Building Code.
IRon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Camskis, the Chief
Building Inspector was instructed to appear before the Council on
on
June 2~th and present a fifteen minute summary/~y the City is
operating under the 1940 Uniform Building Code instead of 'the 1949
Uniform Building Code which is being used by the County of Kern.
Chief Building Inspector authorized
to attend 29th Annual Business Meeting
of the Pacific Coast Building Officials
Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Upon a m~ ion by Morelock, seconded by C~rnakis, the C}]ief
Building Inspector was aut~orized to attend the 29th Annual Business
Meeting of the Pacific Coast Building 0fficisls Conference in Salt
L~ke City, Utah, September 18-21, with allexpenses paid.
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Rep6rt for May, 19~1.
Upon 8 motion by Csrnskis, secondRd by Saunders, the C~ty
Treasurer's Financial Report for May, 1951, was r~cetved and ordered
placed on file.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for repairs
to Central Park water well.
Upon a m~ ion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for necessary repairs to
Central Park water well.
Purchasing Arent authorized to
advertise for bids for 10,000
tons of selected Road Material.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, t'he Purehasi~g
Agent was authorized to advertlee for bids for 10~000 tons of selected
Road Material.
224
Bakersfield, California, June 11, 1951 (Cont'd.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
extension to existing agreement with
California Land and Cattle Company
for short term lease of municipal farm.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an extension to existing agreement
with California Land and Cattle Company for short term lease of
municipal farm.
Report from City Attorney on Castro
Ditch deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, remort from
City Attorney regarding Castro Ditch was deferred one week.
City Attorney instructed to communicate
with State Department of Public Works
regarding repairs to Garces Statue.
IRon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, report
regarding repairs to Father Garces Statue in the Traffic Circle was
deferred until such time as the City Attorney receives a reply from
the State Department of Public Works regarding the responsibility
of the State Department of Public Works or the City of Bakersfield,
or both, for repairs to the Statue.
July 2 designated ss date City
Auditor to submit budget to Council.
In accordance with Section 52 of the
Shurley, seconded by Yorelock, July 2nd has been designated as
date the Auditor shall submit estimated budget for fiscal year
June 30, 1952, to the Council.
Charter, upon a motion by
the
ending
City Attorney instructed to direct
inquiry to State Department of Highways
re erection of flashing signals at the
Traffic Circle.
Upon a notion by Vest, seconded by Saunders, the City Attorney
was instructed to direct a letter to the State Department of Highways
to inquire if flashing signals or other protective devices can be
erected at the expense of the State to prevent accidents at the
Traffic Circle.
Bakersfield, California, June ll, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Allowance of Claims.
~on a motion by Camskis, seconded by Shurley, claims as
~udited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective amounts.
Traffic Department instructed
to make survey of all downtown taxi
and bus zones.
Upon s motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis,
Department was instructed to make a survey of all
the
Traffic downtown taxi
and bus zones with the idea of eliminating tmnecessary spaces.
Acceptance of resignation of Carl J.
Thornton, City Manager. City Clerk
instructed to write letter of appreciation
for his excellent services.
l~on a motion by Morelock, seconded by Vest, the resignation
of Carl J. Thornton, City Manager, was accepted effective June
1951. The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr.
Thornton expressing the appreciation of the Council for his
excellent services.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Camskis, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,Calff
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
226
Bakersfield, California, June 12, 19~1
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at seven o'clock p.M. June 12, ].951.
Present: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei,
Absent: None
Vest
Appointment of J. Holfelder as
Acting City Manager.
It was moved by Vest, seconded by Carnakis, that City
Engineer J. Wolfelder be appointed Acting City Manager. Substitute
motion was made by Morelock, seconded by Shutlay, that Assistant
City Manager Earl J. Miner be appointed Acting City Manager. This
motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Morelock, Shutlay, Vsnderlei
Noes: Carnakis, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Absent: None
Original motion to appoint City Engineer J. Holfelder Acting
City Manager carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Saunders, Sullivan, Vest
Noes: Morelock, Shutlay, Vanderlei
Absent: None
City Engineer authorized to employ
Assistant City Engineer.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City
Engineer was authorized to employ am Assistant City Engineer.
City ~ttorney designated as proper
City Official to receive confidential
documents in possession of Mr. Thornton.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was designated as the proper City official to be custodian
of offical documents now in the possession of former City Manager
Carl J. Thornton; same to be deposited in vault in City Clerk's office..
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei,
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Shurley, the
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
CITY ~E,~K AND Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1951
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 18, 1951.
Present: Camskis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 11, 1951 and the Special
Meeting of June 12, 1951 were read and approved as read.
Opening bids for construction of Timber
Bridge at 26th Street and Ke~n Island
Canal.
This being the time set to open bids to construct a timber bridge
at 26th Street and Kern Island Canal, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Saunders, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids for construction of
Timber Bridge at 26th Street and Kern
Island Cenal deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, action on bids
for construction of timber bridge st 26th Street and Kern Island Canal wss
deferred one week, and the bids were referred to the City Manager for
investigation and recommendation.
Opening bids for construction of
Corporation Yard Improvements.
This being the time set to open bids for the construction of
Corporation Yard improvements, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Saunders, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids for construction of
Corporation Yard improvements
deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on bids
for construction of Corporation Yard improvements was deferred one week
and the bids were referred to the City Manager for investigation and
recommendation.
Openin~ bids to furnish lO,000 tons
of Selected Road Material.
This being the time~t to open bids to furnish lO,000 tons of
selected Road Material, upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by. Shurley,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Action on bids for 10,000 tons of
Selected Road Material deferred one
~eek.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, action on bids
to furnish 10,000 tons of Selected Road Material was deferred one week
and the bids were referred to the City Manager for investigation and
recommendation.
Reception of report from Mayor Sullivan
regarding policies which had the support
of a majority of the Council.
At this time Mayor Sullivan read a report regarding policies
which had the support of a majority of the Council. and upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the report was received and ordered
placed on file.
Adoption of statement of policy of
Council that no person who was an
officer or employee of the City on
June 11,1951, will be appointed as
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakis, statement
of policy of the Council that no person who was an employee or
elected officer of the ~ity of Bakersfield on June 11, 1951 will be
appointed to the position of City Manager of the City of Bakersfield
succeeding the recently resigned ~ity Manager, was adopted.
Acting City ~anager instructed to
advertise for applicants for
position of City Manager.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, Acting City
Manager Mollelder was instructed to advertise in various periodicals,
etc. that the position of City Manager in the City of Bakersfield
is now vacant.
Encroachment permit granted Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company at NW corner of Haley
Street and East California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shutlay, an encroac~nent
permit was granted the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for an
outdoor telephone booth equipped with telephone to be installed at
northwest corner of Haley Street and East California Avenue.
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1951 (Cont,d.)
Permit granted C. F. Gatlatz to engage
in business of Automobile Dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, C. F. Gatlatz, dba Universal Auto
Company was granted a permit to engage in business of automobile
dealer at SW corner of 16th and R Streets.
City Engineer to present report on cost
of covering Castro Ditch.
At this time the City Attorney presented a comprehensive report
regarding the Castro ditch in the Mynatt tract. In order to determine
whether it is the responsibility of the property owner or the City, or
upon a motion by Saunders
both, to bear the expense of covering the canal,/the matter was
seconded by Vest,
rarertee ~o the City Engineer for analysis, with recommendation to
be made to the Council at meeting of June 25, 1951.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for 1000 tons of SC3 and SC4
Road Oil.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 1000 tons of SC3 and SC4
Road Oil; also to negotiate with the County Purchasing Agent in an
effort to obtain a lower price.
City Auditor authorized to increase the
budget allotment of the Recreation Commission
in the amount of $4500.00.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the City
Auditor was authorized to increase the budget allotment of the Recreation
Commission in the amount of $4500.00 for services and supplies to be
used in connection with the Recreation program.
City Auditor authorized to cancel various
purchase orders in 09 Account.
Upon a motion by Shutlay, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to cancel purchase orders in Group 1 and 2, as
listed in his letter to the Council dated June ?, 1951.
Bakersfield, California, June 11, 1951 (Cont'd.)
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$19,200.74 from Fund 37 to Fund 33.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer $19,200.74 from Fund 37, which is no longer
active, to Fund 33.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$6,000.00 from Fund 11-025-670 to
Fund 25-590-524 J 2.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $6,000.00 from Fund 11-025-670,
City Council Unapplied Appropriations, to Fund 25-590-524J2, to
complete the fencing of Kern Island Canal between 21st Street and
Terrace Way.
City Engineer instructed to proceed with
the work of fencing Kern Island Canal
between 21st Street and Terrace Way.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Engineer was instructed to proceed with the work of fencing Kern
Island Canal between 21st Street and Terrace Way.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 688 to vacate alley in Block 168,
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vest, Resolution of
Intention No. 688 ordering the vacation of an alley in Block 168,
Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of communication from Greater
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce requesting the Council to
consider an increase in the annual appropriation to that organization,
was received and ordered placed on file.
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant in amount of $174,500.00
for purchase of St. Francis School
property.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant in amount of $174,500.00 for
the purchase of the St. Francis School property. Councilmen Morelock,
Shurley and Vanderlei voted in the negative on this motion.
Bakersfield, C~ifornia, June 18, 1951 (Cont'd.)
City Manager instructed to have
public address system installed in
Council Chamber.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Manager was instructed to have the city radio technician install a
public address system in the Co~ncil Chamber.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield,C~if.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield,California
232
Bakersfield, California, June 25, 1951
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Co~ucil of the City
of Bakersfield, California,held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. June 25, 1951.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 18, 1951 were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish 1000 tons of
SC-3 and SC-4 Road 0il.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish 1000
tons of SC-3 and SC-4 Road 0il, upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded
by Shurley, all bids received were opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish lOO0 tons of
SC-3 and SC-4 Road Oil deferred one
week.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, action
on bids to furnish 1000 tons of SC-3 and SC-4 Road 0il was deferred
one week and the bids were referred to the City Manager for investigation
and recommendation.
Action on bids for sale of Fire
Station No. 3 deferred two weeks.
Upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Shurley, action
on bids for sale of Fire Station No. 3 was deferred two weeks.
Finding of Council that no written
protests were filed in matter of
annexstion of a parcel of uninhabited
territory designated as Beth E1 Addition.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the
Council determines that no written protests were filed against the
annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as Beth E1
Addition.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 906 New
Series approving annexation of a
parcel of uninhabited territory
designated as Beth E1 Addition.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Ordinance
No. 906 NewSeries approving annexation of a parcel of uninhabited
territory designated as Beth E1 Addition was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
8akersfleld~ Caltfornla~ June 2~ 19~1 - (¢ont~d,)
Acceptance of bid of Westates Electric
Construction Company for installation
of Traffic Signals and Lights at fifteen
downtown intersections.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Westates Electric Construction Company for installation of Traffic
Signals and Lights at fifteen downtown intersections for a total cost
of $79,976.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of E.G. Perham for
construction of a timber bridge at 26th
Street and Kern Island Canal.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
E.G. Perham for construction of a timber bridge at 26th Street and
Kern Island Canal for a total price of $22,99~.00 was accepted, and
all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Consolidated
Western for construction of Corporation
Yard Improvements.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, bid of
Consolidated Western for construction of Corporation Yard Improvements
for a total price of $42,271.00 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Action on bids to furnish 10,000 tons
of Selected Road Material deferred one
week.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Vest, action on bids to
furnish lO,000 tons of Selected Road Material was ,deferred one week.
Approval of plan for financing the
piping of the Castro Ditch through
Tract No. 1397.
At this time the City Engineer p~esented four different plans
which could be used for the purpose of financing the piping of t~ Castro
~'Ditch through Tract No. 1397. In accordance with a modification of
Plan No. 1, upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Carnakts, procaedings
are to be commenced whereby the City will advance an amount equiw~lent
to the cost of fencing the Castro Ditch as its share of the expense
of the piping, and the remainder of the estimated cost will be
distributed over the entire tract at a uniform rate per squ~re foot.
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Bakersfield, California, June 25, 1951 (Cont'd.)
City Attorney instructed to prepare the
necessary ordinances to adopt the 1949
Uniform Building Code and 1949 Standard
Gas Code.
In accordance with recommendation from the chief building
inspector, upon a motion by Saunders, seconded by Vest, the City ~tto~ney
was instructed to prepare the necessary ordinances to adopt the 1949
Uniform Building Code and the 1949 Standard Gas Code.
Matter of revision of Sound Equipment
Regulation Ordinance No. 848 New Series
referred to Special Council Committee
for investigation andsport back to
the Council.
In accordance with request from drive-in operators, upon
a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the matter of amending Sound
Equipment Regulstion Ordinance No. 848 New Series to permit the use
of Juke boxes at drive-ins until l0 o'clock P.M. was referred to
a special council committee for investigation andsport back to the
Council. Councilmen Shurley, Morelock, and Carnakis were appointed as
members of this committee.
Acceptance of resignation of A. H.
Glantz as Member of Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, resignation
of A. H. Glantz as Member of the Planning Commission was accepted, and
the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter thanking Mr. Glantz for
serving on the co:m, ission.
Reception of communication from
Mrs. John Pearson commending the
Council for fencing the Kern Island
Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, communication
from Mrs. John Pearson commending the Council for recent action of
fencing the Kern Island Canal was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Grant of Easement from George E.
and Lillian A. Bailey.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
of Acceptance of Grant of Easement from George E. and Lillian A.
Bailey was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shu~ley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 25, 1951 (Cont'd.)
Approval of agreement with Mee Ranches
for extension of sewer farm lease. Mayor
authorized to execute same.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, agreement with
Mee Ranches for extension of sewer farm lease until October 31, 1951,
was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same.
Adoption of Resolution No. 35-51
approving First Supplemental
Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure
of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City
Streets.
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
No. 35~51 approving First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for
expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City Streets, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Morelock, Saunders, Shurley, Sullivan, Vanderlei, Vest
Noes: None
Absent: None
Agreement with Kern County Society for
Crippled children for maintenance by
City's forces of Society,s lawn tabled
for one week for furthsr investigation.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Vest, proposed
agreement with Kern County Society for Crippled Children for maintenance
by City forces of Society's lawn at 610-4th Street was tabled for one
week for further investigation.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$7,5~4.11 from Fund 25 (Capital Outlay
Fund) ~to Fund 33 (Special Gas Tax Street
Improvement Fund).
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Vest, the City Auditor
was authorized to transfer the sum of $7,544.11 from F~md 25 (Capital
Outlay Fund) to Fund 33 (Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund).
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$42,271.00 from Fund 18 (Amusement Tax Fund)
to Fund 25 (Capital Outlay Fund) to cover
the Corporation Yard Improvement contract.
Upon a motion by Csrnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City Audits,
was authorized to transfer the sum of $42,271.00 from }~nd 18 (Amusement
Tax Fund) to Fund 25 (Capital Outlay Fund) to cover the cost of
Corporation Yard Improvements.
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Bakersfield, California, June 25, 1951 (Cont,d.)
City Auditor authorized to transfer
$22,995.00 from Fund 18 (Amusement
Tax Fund) to Fund 25 (Capital Outlay
Fund) to cover the construction of
bridge at 26th Street and Kern Island
Canal.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer $22,995.00 from Fund 18 (Amusement
Tax Fund) to Fund 25 (Capital Outlay Fund) to cover the cost of
construction of timber bridge at 26th Street and Kern Island Canal.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for bonds to cover City Employees.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for bonds to cover city
employees.
City radio technician instructed to
obtain an estimate for installation
of necessary acoustic tile in Council
Chamber.
Upon a motion by C~rnakis, seconded by Saunders, the City
radio technician was instructed to obtain an estimate of the cost to
install necessary acoustic tile in the Council Chamber to enable public
address system to function properly.
Approval of agreement with Bakersfie~
City School District for transportation
of Children fromrecreation centers to
day camp at Hart Memorial Park. Mayor
authorized to execute same.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, agreement with
B~kersfield C~y School District for transportation of children from
recreation centers to day camp at Hart Memorial Park was approved, and
the Mayor was authorized to execute the agreement for the City.
Allowance of CIaims.
Upon a motion by Morelock, 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 Morelock,
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLE~ and Ex-Officio
of the City of Bakersfield,
seconded by Shurley, the
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfieid,,Ca~i
Clerk of the Council
California