HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - JUNE 1949Bakersfield, California, January 3, 1949
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Minutes of the Regular Mesting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chmnber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 3, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercanm~en
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 27, 1948 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of amendment to Zoning
Ordinance establishing certain
property located in Tracts 1455 and
Tract 1452 as an R-1 District and
a C-1 District.
This being the time set for hearing on petition proposing to
zone that certain property located between Jef£rey Street, Union Avenue,
Bernard Street and Thelma Drive in Tracts 1455 and 1452 as an R-1
(Single Family Residential) District and a C-1 (Retail Business)
District, and no protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, the recommendation of the Planking
Commission was approved, the amendment was adopted, and the Planni~
Engineer was inst~-ucted to change the district map to conform.
Adoption of Resolution authorizing
destruction of certain public records.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, Resolution
authorizing the City Treast~er and Tax Collector to destroy certain
public records was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnages, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Auditor authorized to cancel
1948-49 taxes in Block 396, Bakersfield~
on property acquired by the Kern County
Union High School District.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, the City
auditor was authorized to cancel taxes appearing on 1948-49 tax roll
W 44' of the north 70' of Lot 2, Block S96, Bakersfield, acquired by
the Kern County Union High School District.
on
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Bakersfield, Califor~ia, January 3, 1949 (Conttd.)
Reception of Co~ui~unication from Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph Company re
application for increase in rates.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, communication
from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company advising that application
had been filed with the Public Utilities Commission for authority
to increase rate charges was received and placed on file.
bid of
Acceptance of/~d K. Michael for
construction of Fire Station No. 4.
Upon a motion by C arnakts, seconded by C~oss, bid of
Willard K. Michael for construction of Fire Station No. 4 at
Sacramento and Bernard Streets for a total bid price of $6§,549.00
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Kern County
Equipment Oompany to furnish one
Motor Grade~.~
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Siemon, bid of Kern
County Equipment Company, Inc. to furnish one Adams #~14 Motor
Grader for a total bid price of $10,198.$4 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Rejection of bids for the operation
and maintenance of municipal dump.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, all bids
submitted for the operation and maintenance of the municipal dump
were rejected, and the Purchasing Agent was instr-acted to re-
advertise for bids for this purpose.
Acceptance of bid of Sidney M. Dunk
to audit books and accounts of City
for fiscal year ending June 30, 1949.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, the bid of
Sidney M. Dunk offering to audit the books and accounts of the Cit~r
in two semi-annual audits for a total price of $925.00 for the
fiscal year ending 3kme 30, 1949 was accepted, this being the only
bid recieved.
Appointment of Raymond G. Taylor as
member of the Civil Service Commission
for the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Vercammen, Raymond G.
Taylor was appointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission
for the Fire Department for tunexpired teen ending December 31, 1953.
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Bakersfield, California, January 3, 1949 (Cont'd..)
Reception of Resolution from City of
Fresno expressing appreciation
losn of fire equipment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Resolution from
City of Fresno expressing appreciation for the loan from the Fi~e
Department of a 1,000 gallon pumper was received and placed on file.
Six months leave of absence granted
V. Van Riper, City Clerk and Auditor,
effective January 1, 1949.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, request from
V. Van Riper, City Clerk and Auditor, for a six months leave of absence
without pay, effective January l, 1949, was granted.
A d J otu~nment.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded byC ross, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
~,,~x~ o_ th~e City of Bakersfield,
Calif.
L~ITZ C~"~x~-6~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1949
Minutes of the Regula~ Meeting of the Cotuacil of the
Cit~ of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 10, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1949 were
read and approved as read.
Approval of zoning variance to permit
the conversion of a dwelling located
at 1430 E. 18th Street into a rest home.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Co~ssion,
upon a motion by Vercarmnen, seconded by Carnakis, petition of
Prank Harrison for a variance in zoning to permit the conversion of
a dwelli~ located at 1430 E. 18th Street into a rest home was
granted. Said variance affects Lots 31 and 32 of Block 132 of
the W. C. Parsons amended Tract No. 2.
Time of hearing set on proposed
rezoning of property fronting on
California Avenue between east line
of H Street and west line of Chester
Avenue.
A certificate of findings of fact by the Planning Commission
having been filed proposing to change the district boundaries from
an R-4 (General Multiple Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail
Business) District of that certain property fronting on California
Avenue between the east line of H Street and the west llne of
Chester Avenue, also designated as Lots 5-8 in Block 395 and Lots
5 and 6 in Block 394 of the Northern Addition and Lots 5-8 in Block 2
of the Lowell Addition, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross~
January 31, 1949 was the time fixed for hearing on the matter.
Adoption of Resolution approving
abolition of "D" Street Crossing
over the Bakersfield yard tracks of
the Santa Pe Railway Company.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Huehn, Resolution
approving abolition of "D" Street Crossing over the Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1949 (Cont'd.)
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yard tracks of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
in the City of Bakersfield by physical closing, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of bid of Geo. Haberfelde,
Inc. for 4 one-half ton Ford Pickup
Trucks.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Vercammen, bid of
Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish fou~ Ford F-1 Pickup Trucks for
a total price of ~5,790.00 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Acceptance o~ bid of Camp and Barrows
Motor Company for one 16,000# G.V.W~.
158" Wheelbase Truck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, bid of C~np
and Barrows Motor Company to furnish one 16,000~ G.V.W. - 158"
Wheelbase Dodge Model JA-152 CC Truck Chassis for a total price of
$2,853.80 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Camp and Barrows
Motor Company for two 16,000# G.V.W.
179" Wheelbase Truck Chassis.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, bid of GaSp
and Barrows Motor Company to furnish two 16,000~ G.V.W. - 179"
Wheelbase Dodge Model JA-170 CC Truck Chassis for a total price
of $5,152.51 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Consolidated
Western Steel Co~p. to improve
Corporation Mard.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, bid of
Consolidated Western Steel Corporation to improve the Cor~poration Yard
for a total price of $41,8~9.00 was accepted, and all other bids were
rejected.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
812 New Series amending Salary ~rd.
No. 794 New Series.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Car~kis, Emergency
Ordinance No. 812 New Series amending Salary Ordinance No. 794 New
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Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1949 (Cont'd.)
Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlet, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Appointment of Marian S. Irvin
as Acting City Clerk and
Thomas L. Harris as Acti~ City
Auditor.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis,
was appointed Acting City Clerk and Thomas L. Harris was
Acting City Auditor.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to is sue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover
the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
adjourned.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by C ross, the Council
Marian S. Irvin
appointed
~of the City ~-~B ~ ers£ield,Califo
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1949
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, CalifonGia, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 17, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon
Absent: Vanderlei, Vercammen
Due to the absence of Mayor Vanderlei, CounciLman Carnakis
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 1949 were
read and approved as read.
Claims for damages against the
City referred to City Attorney.
Claims from Julia Ann and Alma PatriCia McPhearson asking for
d~ges from the City in the amount of $1,000.00 each due to inJm~ies
received from gun alleged to have been negligently handled by Adolplh
Thompson, patrolman, were filed. Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by
Kuehn, these claims were referred to the City Attorney for handling with
the insurance adjuster.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 813 New
Series providing for the care,
restitution, sale and destruction
of lost or unclaimed property in
the possession of the Police
Department.
Upon a motion by Siemon,
New Series providing for the care,
seconded by Cross, Ordinance No. 813
restitution, sale and destruction
of lost or unclaimed property in the possession of the Police Department
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei, Vercammen
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for December, 1948.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the City Treasurer's
financial report for the month of December, 1948 was received and placed
on file.
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Bakersfield, California, January 17, 1949 (Cont,d.)
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory
and setting time for hearing thereon.
A petition signed by the owners of not less than 1/4 of the
area of the land and representing not less than 1/4 of the assessed
valuation of such territory was filed requesting that steps be taken
to annex the area to the City of Bakersfield. Said land is
described as:
Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 53, 54, 55, 56,
5V and 58, together with portions of
adJaeent streets in Tract No. 1397.
Upon a motion by C~oss, seconded by Ryder, a Resolution
setting February 7, 1949 as the time for hearing on this matter was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei, Vercammen
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited terTito~y
and setting time for hea~ing thereon.
A petition signed by the owners of not less than 1/4 of t]~
area of the land and representing not less than 1/4 of the assessed
valuation of such tem-itory was filed requesting that steps be taken
to annex the area to the City of Bakersfield. Said land is described
as:
Lots 35 to 52, both inclusive, together
with portions of adjacent streets in
Tract No. 1397.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Kuehn, a Resolution
setting February 7, 1949 as the time for hearing on this matter was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayos: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei, Vercammen
Approval of Salary increases~
effective February 1, 1949.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by C ross, the following
salary increases were approved, effective February 1, 1949:
NA2~ DEPARTMENT FROM TO
L. M. Hendsch Building $330.00
Mamuel V. Escamilla Police 274.00
$345.00
28V.00
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Bakersfield, California, January 1V, 1949 (Cont,d.)
Matter of reduction in business license
fees for beauty colleges referred to
City Manager for study and recommendation.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by C ross, the matter of a
reduction in business license fees paid by beauty colleges in the City
was referred to the City I~ianager for study and recommendation, and the
City AttoEaey was instructed to prepare an ordinance covering same to
present to the Council January 24, 1949.
Appointment of Mrs. Mary Chambers and
Don Suydam as members of the Board
Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, l~s. Ma~y Chambers,
representing the WelFare Council, was appointed a member of the Board
of Charity Appeals and Solicitations, to fill vacancy created by
resignation of Mr. Donald Dauwalder; and Mr. Don Suydam, representing
the Bakersfield Better Business Bureau, was appointed a member of the
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations to fill position previously
occupied by t,i~. Ed Feet. These appointments were recommended by
Rabbi Jack A. Levy.
Action on lease agreement with State
Exploration Company for mineral rights
to 320 acres of municipal sewer far~n
laid over one week.
Upon a motion by Sicmort, seconded by Ryder, action on lease
agreement with State Exploration Company for mineral rights to 320
acres of municipal sewer farm was laid over for one week.
Adj ourrm~ent.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1949
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 24, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, C ross, Kuehn, Ryder, Stemon, Vanderlei, Vercarmnen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January l?, 1949 were
read and approved as read.
Mayor authorized to execute lease
agreement with State Exploration
Company for mineral rights to 320
acres of municipal sewer farm.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the Mayor was
authorized to execute a lease agreement with the State Exploration
Company for the mineral rights to 320 acres of the municipal sewer faz.m.
Reception of report from Board of
Charity Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, report from the
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations covering the period f~om
September, 1946 to September, 1948 was received and placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 814 New
Series amending License Regulation
Ordinance No. 681 New Series.
It was moved by Vercarmnen that an ordinance be adopted
amending License Regulation Ordinance No. 681 New Series by
providing a business license fee of ~60.00 semiannually for schools
of cosmetology. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakls, Ordinance
No. 814 New Series ~nending subsection 47 of Section 5 of Emergency
Ordinance No. 881 New Series by fixing a business license fee of
$48.00 semiannually for schools of cosmetology, to become effective
July l, 1949, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnal~s,Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercannnen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, January ~4, 1949 (Conrid.)
Reception of City Treasurer,s
Financial Report of Firemens.
Disability and Retirement Fund.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, the Treast~er.s
Financial report of the Firemens, Disability and Retirement Fund for
the calendar year ending December 31, 1948 was received and placed.
on file.
Adoption of Resolution approving
Third Supplemental Memorandum of
A~r~ement for the expenditure of
1/4~ ~as Tax allocated for State
Highways.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by C ross, a Resolution
approving Third Supplemental ~morandtun of Agreement for expenditure
of 1/4~ Gas Tax allocated for State Highways for fiscal year of 1948,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, C ross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Permit granted Owen D. McWilliams
to engage in business of used cars.
No protests having been presented, upon a motion by~
Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, a permit was granted Owen D. McWilliam~
to engage in the used car business at 2~01 Chester Avenue.
Reception of apolication of
Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway
Company to Public Utilities Commission
for authority to inaugurate a new bus
line route.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, application
of the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company to the Public
Utilities Commission for authority to inaugurate a new bus li~ route
No. l0 was received and placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treas~er to cover the
respective amounts.
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Bakersfield, California, January 24, 1949 (Cont,d.)
Appointment of Alfred H. Glantz
as City Planning Commissioner.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the appointment
by the Mayor of Alfred H. Olantz as City Planning Commissioner was appmoved,
for unexpired term ending April 17, 1950.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
," / Ba~ers£~ eld, Call f.---
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Cotuncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1949
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 31, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, VercsmmBn
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of Jsnuary 24, 1949 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 New Series
changing the district boundaries from
an R-4 to a C-1 district of that
certain property fronting on California
Avenue between the east line of H Street
and the west line of Chester Avenue.
This was the time set for hearing on the proposed changing
of the district boundaries from an R-4 (G~neral Multiple Residential)
District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District of that certain property
including Lots 5-8 in Block 395 and Lots 5 and 6 in Block 394 of the
Northern Addition, and Lots 1-8 in Block I of the Lowell Addition and
Lots 5-8 in Block 2 of the Lowell Addition. A written protest against
the proposed change signed by Elwyn H, Coats was filed. 0ral
arguments both for and against the proposed change were also presented.
All present having been given an opportunity to be heard,
upon a motion by Kuehu, seconded by Vercammen, the recommendation of the
Planning Cormmission was approved, the slaendment was adopted, and
the Planning Engineer was instructed to change the district map to
conform, by the following vote:
Ayes: Cross, Kuehn, Vanderlei, Vercanunen
Noes: Carnakis, Ryder, Siemon
Absent: None
Petition to close V Street between
Golden State Avenue and 24th Street
referred to Planning Cormmission.
A petition from E. 0. and Frank P. Saleido asking that steps
be taken to close a portion of V Street between Golden State Avenue
and 24th Street was read, and upon a motion by C arnakis, seconded by
Ryder, was referred to the Planning Commission.
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Bakersil eld, California, January 31, 1949 (Contd.)
Adoption of Resolution accepting
easement over W 30' of the Northeast
1/4 of Block B, Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, a Resolution
accepting easement for the west 30 feet of the northeast 1/4 of Block B,
Lowell Addition, from Elizabeth 3oodEan, Ed B. Volk, Peter Gualco
and Rose Gualco for utility purposes, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Verc~nmen
to place
repeal Parking Meter regulation Ordinance
at Special ~niclpal Election of March 22,
by the following vote:
Adoption of Resolution to place on
ballot at Special Municipal Election
of March 2~ 1949, a proposition
providing for the enactment of an
ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 795
New Series regulating Parking Meters.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, a Resolution
a proposition providing for the enactment of an o~dinance to
No. 795 New Series on ballot
1949, was adopted as read
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: None
Carn~Is, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Adoption of Ordinance No. 815 New
Series providing for the assessment
of property in the City, for the levying
of taxes thereon, and for the collection
of S Sl~e.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, Ordinance No.
815 New Series providing for the assessment of proper~f in the City of
Bakersfield, for the levying of taxes thereon, and for the collection
of the same; and repealing Ordinance No. $14 New Series and all
amendments thereto, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, Jsnuary 31, 1949 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Resolution No. 86 ascer-
taining and determining the prevailing
rate of wages to be paid to certs~n
crafts of workmen employed on public
work in the City.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercarm~en, Eesolution
No. 86 ascertaining and determining the prevailing rate of wages to
be paid to certain crafts and types of workmen employed on public work
in the City was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Ca~nakls, Cross, Ryder, Kuehn, Siemon,Vande~lei, Verc~Lmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Endorsement of conmmuuication re
establishment of a four year college
in Bakersfi eld.
Upon a motion by Vetcarotin, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
went on record as endorsing the establishment of a four year college in
Ba~ersfield. A copy of a co~Eunication from city and county school
districts was ordered sent to State Assemblymen Joe C. Lewis
and State Senator Jess R. Dorsey.
Allowance of Claim.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Ca~nakis, claim as audited
by the finance committee of the Industrial Power and Equipment Company
for one hydraulic dump truck in the amount of $4821.68 was allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant on the City
Treasurer to cover saEe.
Adj ourrnnent.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITT CLERK and Ex-0ff~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1949
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersf~ld, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 7, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Januar~y 31, 1949 were
read and corrected as follows:
Upon a motion by Vercamnen, seconded by C arnakis, the
Council approved a cormnunication from City and County School authorities
in they
w--~ich/~sed that they would welcome a survey by a committee designated
by the State Department of Education and the Legislature to deteEnine
the potentialities of this area as a center for a four year college. A
copy of this communication was ordered sent to State Assemblyman
Joe C. Lewis and State Senator Jess R. Dorsey.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 816 New
Series approving annexation of
uninhabited territory.
This was the time set for hearing on the proposed annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as
Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57 and 58, together with portions
of adjacent streets in Tract No. 1397.
No protests wer~ presented. Upon a motion by Ca~nakis,
seconded by Ryder, Ordinance No. 816 New Series was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 817 New
Series approving annexation of
uninhabited territory.
This was the time set for hearing on the proposed
annexation of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as
Lots 35 to 52, both inclusive, together
with portions of adjacent streets in
Tract No. 1397.
No protests were presented. Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1949 (Conrad.,)
by Carnakis, Ordinance No. 817 New Series was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlel, Vercammen
Noes; None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territor~y and
setting time for hearing thereon.
A petition signed by the ovmers of not less than 1/4 of the
area of the land and representing not less than 1/4 of the assessed
valuation of such territory was filed requesting that steps be taken
to annex the area to the City of Bakersfield. Said land is described
as Lot No. l0 in Tract No. 1260.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Kuehn, a Resolution
setting February 28, 1949 was the time for hearing on the matter
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercar~nen
Noes: ~[one
Absent: None
Purchasing Agent instructed to
advertise for bids for one
3/4 ton pickup truck for use in
the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, the
Purchasing Agent was instructed to advertise for bids to ptu~chase
one 3/4 ton pickup t~uck for use in the Fire Department.
Adoption of Resolution approving ~femorandum
of Agreement with the State of California
for the expenditure of gas taxes
allocated for ~taJor city Streets.
Upon a motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
approving ~Iemorandum of Agreement to be entered into with the State
of California for the expenditure of Gas Tax allocation for
City Streets for' the fiscal year of 1949 was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercsmzmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, February 7, 1949 (Conttd.)
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by C arnakis, seconded by Ryder, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City
Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
AdjotL~rnnent.
Upon a motion by Vercan~nen, seconded by Ca~nakis, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
~A~ ~ty o rsfield, C a!ff'ornia '
CITY CLE~ and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the council
of the City of Bakers£ield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 14, 1949
155
~'Tinutes of the Regular ~,;eeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Califor~ia, held in the Council Chamber of the City.
Hall at eight o'clock P.H. February 14, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuebn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei Vercammen
Absent: None ,
~,~inutes of the Regular ~eetinE of February 7, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
Hearing set on petition of F. F. Newb~u~g
for change in zoning c'lassification of
nroperty in Block 213, Kern.
A Certificate of Findtnqs of Fact of the iannzng Commission
recommending aoproval of a petition of F. F. Newburg to amend Zoning
ordinance by changing the district boundaries of certain property
located in Block 21J, Kern, from an R-2 (Two Family) D ·
is trzct and a
C-2 (General Conmmerc~al) D ·
istr~ct to an ~,~-i (Light Industrial) D ·
istrzct,
was read.
Uoon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vetcareen,
~,~arch 9, 1949 was fixed as the time for hearing on the matter.
Hearing set on petition of C. C. L~orrow
for change in zoning classification of
portions of Blocks A, B and D of the
Virginia Tract and Block I of Virginia
Tract, resubdivided.
A Certificate of Findings of Fact of the Pl~muing Commission
recommending denial of a petition of C. C. ~orrow to amend Zoning
ordinance by changing the district boundaries of that certain property
located in Blocks A, B, and D of the Virginia Tract and Block 1 of
the Virginia Tract Resubdivided, was read.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross,
~Sarch 7, 1949 was fixed as the time for hearing on the matter.
Hearing set onp etition of K. G. Aubrey
for change in zoning classification of
that certain property in Block T of the
Lowell Addition bounded by 0 Street,
~nd Street, P Street and the Kern Island
Canal.
A Certificate of Findings of Fact of the Plan~ng Commission
reconmuending denial Of a petition of K. G. Aubrey to amend zoning
ordinance by changing the district boundaries of that portion o f
156
Bakersfield, California, February 14, 1949 (Cont~d.)
Block T of the Lowell Addition bounded by 0 Street, 2nd Street, p
Street and the Kern Island Canal f~om an R-3 (Limited ~iultiple
Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail Business) District, was read.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Vercammen,
March ?, 1949 was fixed as the time for hearing on the matter.
Reception of City Treasurer*s
Financial Report for January, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the City
Treas~er ~s Financial Report for January, 1949 was received and
placed on file.
Failure of motion to deny application
of Crafts Shows for permission to
condue t carnival.
It was moved by Cross, seconded by Siemon,
o£ Crafts Shows for permission to conduct a carnival
beginning April 25th, be denied. The motion failed to
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Siemon
Noes: Kuehn, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercannnen
Absent: None
Permit granted Crafts Shows to
conduct carnival.
that application
for six days
carry by
It was moved by Ryder, seconded by Kuehn, that Crafts-~hows
be granted permission to conduct a carnival for six days beginning
April 2$th, provided they submit a description of all games to be
operated to the chief of police mr his coproyal. Any violation of
these conditions will result in the closing of the show.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Kuehn, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Nos: Carnakis, Cross, Siemon
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, February 14, 1949
(Cont,d.]
Aoproval of salary increases
effective March 1, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
following salary increases ~ere approved:
Oscar B, Young
Lewis M. Moss
the
DEPARtmeNT ,~0M
Fire ~287
Police 8274
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance
No. 818 New Series amending
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vercammen,
TO
$3oo
seconded by Ca~nakis, Emergency
Ordinance No. 818 New Series amending Zoning Ordinance No. ~ 1
New Series by amending Section 2 thereof, and adding a new section to
be numbered 2.1, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 819
New Series amending the District
Map adopted by Section 2.1 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New Series.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn, Ordinance
No. 819 New Series amending tha District Map adopted by Section 2.1
of Zoning Ordinance No~ ~l New Series, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Cross, Kuehn, Vanderlei, Vercsmtmen
Carnakis, Ryder, Siemon
None
Approval of Council given to
01d Age and Survivors, Insurance
benefits for State and Local
government employees.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the Council
went on record as being in favor of 01d Age and Survivors, !nstu~ance
benefits - or Social Security - for state and locsl government
employees.
158
Bakersfield, California, Februal, y 14, 1949 (Cont~d.)
Permission granted City ~anager
to attend convention in Santa Cruz
February 18 to 20, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakts, seconded by Ryder, City
Nanager Carl Thornton was granted perm'Lssion to be absent from
the city February 18 to 20, 1949 to attend a meeting of the city
managers, divisicn of the League of California Cities in Santa C~uz.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by Ryder, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
f//i/zon or the City of Bakersfield.,'
'~ ~ , , Calif. '
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 21, 1949
~.~tnutes of
of Bakersfield, California, held in the
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 21,
Present: Carnakis, Cross, , ~yder,
Absent: Kuehu
the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
Council Chamber of the City
1949.
Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
~Iinutes of the Regular Meeting of Febr~.ary 14, 1949
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution of Zntention
No. 672 tb vacate alley in Block
264, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercmmuen, Resolution
of Intention No. 6V2 ordering the vacation of an alley in Block ,~64,
Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercam~.n
Noes: None
Absent: None
Monetary award allowed retirir~
Fire Maintenance Man Frank Burk.
In accordance with recommendation submitted by City ~anager
and Fire Chief, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for
~i345.00 to retiring ~.~aintenance ~an Frank Burk for meritorious
service. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution
of appreciation of services performed for the city by Mr. Burk.
Mayor authorized to execute lease
agreement with Freal A. and
Hattie ~. Nighbert for lots I and 2,
Block 315, Bakersfield, to be used
as public parking lot.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the ~ayor
was authorized to execute a lease agreement with Freal A. and
Hattie ~..~. Nighbert for Lots 1 and 2, Block 315, Bakersfield, to
be used as a public parking lot.
160
Bakersfield, California, February 21, 1949 (Conttd.)
Acceptance of bid of Camp and
Barrows ~otor Company to furnish
3/4 ton pickup truck for use in
the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, bid of
Camp and Barrows Motor Company to furnish Dodge B-l-C-116
3/4 ton pickup truck for use in the Fire Department for a tot~
bid of ~1358.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Request from residents in Alta
Verde sanitation district for
action on application to connect
with City sewer line referred to
City Nanager for report.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, a request
from residents in Alta Verde sanitation district for an answer
to their application for permission to connect with the City sewer
system was referred to the City ~anager for report back to the
Cotuacil.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Siemon, 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 Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
YOR dfr The City of Bakersfield,
Calif.
CITY CLERK and E~-0~c~o Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, February 28, 1949
~inutes of the Regular ?geeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock p.~. February 28, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kue~n, Ryder, Siemon, Va ·
Absent: None nderlem, Vercmmuen
~,~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of February 21, 1949 we~?e
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 820 New
Series approving annexation of
uninhabited territory.
This was the time set for hearing on the proposed annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as Lot l0 in
Tract No. 1260.
No protests were presented. Upon a motion by Cross,
seconded by Kuehn, Ordinance No. 820 New Series was adopted as read
by the followin~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, C ross, Muehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlel, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of City Clerk's certified
list of candidates to appear on ballots
to be used at election of ~arch 2~, 19~9.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the City
Clerk's certified list of names of candidates to ~pear on ballots
at the Mominating and Special Election to be held ~arch 22, 19~9
for offices of Councilman and Nembers of Board of Education was
accepted, and the names ordered erinted on all sample and official
ballots and incorporated in the Election Proclamation.
~ayor authorized to execute lease
agreement with County of Kern for
Lots I to 4, Block ~97, Bakersfield,
to be used as public oarking lot.
Upon a ~tion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, the ~ayor was
authorized to execute a lease a~reement with the County of Kern fo~ Lots
I to 4, Block S~7, Bakersfield, to be used as a oublic oarking lot.
162
Bakersfield, California, February 28, 1949 (Cont~d.)
Adoption of Resol~tion of Appreciation
for retiring fireman Frank Burk.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, a Resolution of
Appreciation for long and faithful service rendered to the City by
retiring fireman Frank Burk, was adopted as read by the foilorang vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, V anderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Proposition A to be placed
on Ballot to be used at Nominating and
Special Election of March 22, 1949.
Uoon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Proposition
"A" reading
SHALL ORDINANCE NO. '795 EETg SERIES PROVIDING
FOR T~ INSTALLATION OF PARKING ~'SETERS IN T~
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BE REPEALED?
was approved to be placed on ballot to be used at Nominating and
Special Election of March 22, 1949.
ApDroval of form of ballot to be used at
Nominating and Special Election to be
held ~arch 22, 1949.
Uoon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, form of the
ballot to be used at the Nominating and Special Election to be held
March 22, 1949, includin~ Proposition "A", was approved.
City Manager instructed to communicate
with Board of Directors of Alta Verde
Sanitation District re connecting to
city sewer system.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager
was instructed to direct a letter to the Board of Directors of the
Alta Verde Sanitation District advising that if this district is
interested in coming into the city, residents will be asked to
pay only the costs of installation to connect to the city
sewer system. Zf they do not choose to annex to the city, the
connection rates are fixed by city ordinance.
163
Bakersfie~d, California~ February 25j 1949 ~Cont~d,)
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis,
Council adjourned.
the
ATTEST:
OR of tZe City of Bakersfield,'Calff.'
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
164
Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1949
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Minutes of the Regular I~Ieeting of the Council. of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. I~,~arch 7, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlel, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 28, 1949 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 822
New Series amending the District
Map adopted by Section 2.1 of
Z ~
onin&~ Ordinance No. 501 New Series.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed
rezoning of that certain property including all of Block 213 of the
Kern Division by changing the district boundaries from an R-2
(Two Family) District, and a C-2 (General Co~m~ercial) District to an
M-1 (Light Industrial) District, and no protests or objections having
been received, upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Kuehn, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved, and Ordinance
No. 82~ New Series amending the District I',~ap adopted by Section ~.1 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New Series was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Carnakis, C ross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
None
None
Denial of petition to change present
zoning of that certain property located
in Blocks A, B, and D of the Virginia
Tract, and Block I of the Virginia Tract
Resubdivided.
~is being the time set for hearing in regard to petition of
C. C. L~orrow to change the district boundaries of that certain
property located in Blocks A, B, andD of the Virginia Tract, and
Block 1 of the Virginia Tract Resubdivided, from an R-2 (Two-
Family) District, to a C-1 (Retail Business) District, ~pon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Siemon, the reconnnendation of the Planning
Commission to deny the petition was approved, and the petition
was denied. No arguments w~re presented either for or against
the Change.
Bakersfield, California, ~,larch 7, 1949 (Cont,d.)
165
Denial of petition to change present
zoning of that certain property
including that portion of Block T
of the Lowell Addition bounded by
0 Street, 2nd Street, P Street and
the Kern Island Canal.
This being the time set for hearing in regard to petition
of K. G. Aubrey to change the district boundaries of that certain
property including that Dortion of Block T of the Lowell Addition
bounded by 0 Street, ~nd Street, P Street, and the Kern Island Canal
from an R-2 (Limited ~iultiple Residential) District to a C-1 (Retail
Business) District, upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny tlhe petition was
approved and the petition was denied. No a~guments were presented
either for or against the change.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 673 to vacate alley in Block No. 1
Santa Fe Addition No. 1, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen,
of Intention No. 673
Santa Fe Addition No.
following vote:
Resolution
ordering the vacation of an alley in Block No. 1,
l, Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the
Ayes: Carnakis,C ross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Emergenc~r Ordinance
No. 821 New Series altering the
boundaries of Ward Nmnbers One, Two
and Six of the City of Bakersfield, so
as to include recently annexed usainhabited
territory therein.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Ryder, E~nergency
Ordinance No. 821 New Series altering the boundaries of Ward ~umbers
One, Two and Six of the City of Bakersfield so as to include
recently annexed uninhabited territory therein, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, C ross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Verc~nen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1949 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Resolution accepting
Street right of way deed from
Carl E. and Cartie Louise Krauter
for alley in Lot 8, Block 284,
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, a Resolution
acceptir~ street right of way deed fromC arl E. and Cartie Louise
I~auter for alley in Lot 8, Block 264, Bakersfield, was adopted as
read by the foilorang vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Verca~Gnen
Salaries of election officers and
rental of polling places fixed
for election of March 22, 1949.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carn~is, salaries of
election officers serving in the Nominating and Special Election to
be held March 22, 1949, were fixed at ~!lO~00 ®ach. The fee to be
allowed for rental of polling places used was fixed at $10.00 each,
and the City Auditor was authorized to issue warrants in these
amounts.
Permission granted City ~fanager to.
be absent from city March 12 and 13,
1949 to assist with Civil Service
examination in Pasadena, California.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the City
Manager was granted permission to be absent f~om the city March 12
and 13, 1949 in order to assist with Civil Service Examination to be
held in Pasadena, California.
Acceptance of bid of Max Chason for
operation and maintenance of the
~nicipal Dump.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, bid of
Max Chason agreeing to pay the City ~2500.00 for the privilege of~
operating and maintaining the municipal dump for a five yea~ period
was accepted, and all other bids were rejected. If fence is const~ucteS,
Mr. Chason will pay one third the cost of same.
Bakersfield, California, ~,iarch 7, 1949 (Cont,d.)
167
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, claims as
audited by the Finance Co~dttee were allowed, and the City Auditor?
was authorized to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover t~)
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by'Kuehn, the CouncilL
adjourned.
A~ST: ~ ]
CITY CL~IRK a~Ex~0ff~ lerk of the Council
of the CIty of Bakersfield,ffalifornia
168
Bakersfield, California, March 14, 1949
~,~inutes 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 14, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular I.~eeting of March 7, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution ordering the
vacation of alley in Block 264,
Bakersfield - Resolution of Intention
No. 672.
This being the tin~ set for hearing on the proposed vacation
of an alley in Lot 6, Block 264, Bakersfield, under Resolution of
Intention No. 6?2 and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seeended by Vercammen, a Resolution
ordering the vacation of the alley was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution approving
the granting of an exception to
Section 7, Ordinance ~o. 424,
New Serie~.
A Certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
recommending that a petition of the Nouchln Development Corporation
requesting an exception to Section 7, rd~nance No. 424 New Series 0 '
was filed.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded byCross, Resolution
approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the
exception be granted subject to the terms and conditions of the report
of the Planning Commission was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, March 14, 1949 (Conttd.)
Approval of Planni~ Commission
to the commencement of the proceedings
to annex Sunset-Mayflower District and
Borgwardt-Home Gardens District to the
City of Bakersfield.
A report of the City Planning Co,remission recormmending the.
commencement of the proceedings to annex Sunset-Mayflower District and
Borgwardt-Home Gardens District, and in the event that the residents
of this area vote to be annexed to the City of Bakersfield, that said
annexation be approved, was read, and upon a motion byC arnakis, seconded
by Ryder, the report was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of tiesolution approving
proposed annexation of Sunset-Mayflower
District and the Borgwardt-Home Gardens
District to the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
approving the commencement of proceedings and the circulation of
petitions for the annexation of the Sunset-Mayflower District and
the Borgwardt-Home Gardens District to the City of Bakersfield, was
adopted as read by the followir~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercarmnen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Time of hearing set on proposed
zoning of certain property bounded
by Monte Vista and Loma Linda Drives
and Union and Columbus Avenues.
A Certificate of findings of fact of the PlanningCormnission
having been filed proposing to zone as an R-1 (Single Family) Residential
District that certain property bounded by ~onte Vista and Loma Linda
Drives and Union and Col~nnbus Avenues, upon a motion by Vercanuuen,
seconded by Cross, April 4, 1949 was the time fixed for hearing on
the matter.
Time of hearing set on proposed
zoning of certain property located
east of Union Avenue and south of
Pacific Street.
A Certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
having been filed proposing to zone as an R-2 (Two Family Residential)
District, an ~i-1 (Light Industrial) District, and a C-2 (General
Commercial) District that certain property located east of Union
Avenue and south of Pacific Street in Alta Vista Tract No. 2 and
Alta Vista Tract No. ~, upon a notion by Ryder, seconded by Cross,
170
April 4,
Bakersfield, Ca~fornia, March 14, 1949 (Cont~d.)
1949 was the time fixed for hearing on the matter.
Time of hearing set on proposed
rezoning of certain property
located in Blocks 213, 214, 229, 230,
231, 232, 233, 236 and 237, of Kern
Division.
A Certificate of findings of fact of the Planning Commission
having been filed proposing the rezoning of property located in
Blocks 213, 214, 229, 230, 231, 252, 233, 236 and 237, Kern
Division from an R-2 (Two-Family Residential) District, an R-3
(Lin~ted Multiple Residential) District and a C-2 (General
Conm~rcial) District to an N-1 (Light Industrial) District, upon
a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, April 4, 1949 was
the time fixed for hearing on the matter.
Approval of Election Proclamation
calling a Nominating and Special
Election to be held Tuesday, March 22,
1949.
Upon a motion by Sfemon, seconded by Ryder, an Election
Proclamation calling a Nominating and Special Election to be
held Tuesday, 2~arch 22, 1949, was approved.
City Auditor authorized to issue a
warrant to Bakersfield Watch Crystal
Company for refund of business license.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded byCross, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant for ~6.00 to the
Bakersfield Watch Crystal Company for refund of business license
for period Fob~uary I to June 30, 1949.
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for February, 1949.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, the City
Treastu-er.s Financial Report for the month of February, 1949 was
received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter f~om American
Red Cross re Disaster Institute
~iarch 25 and 26, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ve~ammen, a
communication from the American Re~ Cross extending an invitation to
attend a meeting of the Disaster Institute on March 25, 1949 was
received and ordered placed on file.
171
Bakersfield, California, March 14, 1949 (Conttd.)
Permit granted Irvin Leming
to engage in business of used
car dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a
raotion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, Irvin A. emmng was granted a
L
permit to engage in the business of used car dealer.
City Engineer instructed to prepare
plans for construction of a sanitary
sewer to serve northwest portion of
Block T, Lowell ddmtion. A '
It was moved by Ryder, seconded by Siemon, that the City
mngineer be instructed to prepare plans for the construction of a
sanitary sewer to serve the residents in the northwest portion of
Block T, Lowell Addition, at an approximate cost of .~1830.00. The
work is to be done by City forces and the cost of materials is to
be born by the ben~fmted property o~ners.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Carnakis, Kuehn, Ryder,
Cross~ Vereammen
None
Siemon, Vanderlei,
Adjourrnment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
. ?R o£ the Ci~- ~ers£ield, Calif,,
CITY CL~RK and ~-~ff~io ~lerk oF the uouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, C alifornia
172
Bakersfield, California, ~arch 21, 1949
~iinutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o~clock P.~. ~.~arch 21, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: Kuehn
~Jinutes of the Regular ~eeting of March 14, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
Action on petition protesting against
adoption of Ordinance No. 819 New
Series deferred one week.
The City Clerk's certificate declaring a petition
containing 1781 names protesting against the adoption of Ordinance
No. 819 New Series to be sufficient was read, and upon a motion by
Cross, seconded by Vercammen, action on the matter was deferred
for one week.
Councilman Siemon voted in the negative on this motion.
Permit granted Clyde Beatty Circus
to conduct circus in city Thursday,
May 20, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Clyde
Beatty Circus was given permission to show in the city Thursday,
~.:~ay 20, 1949.
Councilman Siemon voted in the negative on this motion.
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant for (~7.$0 to ~rs. Bessie E. Cooper
for refund of business license.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
A~ditor was authorized to issue a warrant to Nrs. Bessie Cooper
in the amount of ~J?.80 for refund of business license for period
January l, 1949 to June ~0, 1949.
~ayor authorized to execute agreement
with Houchin Development Corporation
for cor~letion of improvements in
Tract No. 14~2.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Vercammen, the ~ayor
was authorized to execute an agreement with the Houchin Development
Corporation covering completion of improvements in Tract No. 1472.
Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1949 (Cont,d.)
Approval and acceptance of
I.~ap of Tract ~Yo. 1472.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, it is ordered
that the map of Tract No. 1472 be and the sarae is hereby approved; that
all streets and alleys shown upon said map and thereon offered for
dedication be and the same are hereby accepted for the purposes for
which the same are offered for dedication; and that the easements shown
upon said map and thereon offered for dedication for public utilities
be and the same are hereby accepted as such.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section l158V' of the Business
and Professions Code, the Council of the City of Bahersfteld waives
the requirements of signature of the following: Kern County Land Company,
Mineral Rights.
The Clerk of the Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this authenticated by the Seal of the
Council of the of the City of Bakersfield.
Adoption of Resolution of
Acceptance of Street Right of
Way Deed from Westchester Development
Corporation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
of Acceptance of Street Right of V/ay Deed from the Westchester
Development Corporation was adopted as read by the following vote:
Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Kuehn
~.~ayor authorized to execute lease
agreement ~th Tod ~osier for
mineral rights to 9~ acres of
municipal sewer farm.
Upon a motion By Ryder, seconded by Vercmmmen, the ~ayor was
authorized to execute a lease agreement with Tod L~osier for the mineral
rights to 9~ acres of municipal sewer fsrm described as Lot 2, Weill
Jastro Colony. Lease shall remain in effect for a term of five years
for a yearly rental of :i]lO.00 per acre.
174.
Bakersfield, California, ~,~arch 21, 1949 (Cont,d.)
~ayor authorized to execute lease
agreement with Tod Nosier for mineral
rights to 160 acres of municipal sewer
farm.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Vercammen, the Mayor
was authorized to execute a lease agreement with T od ~osier for
the mineral rights of 1GO acres of municipal sewer farm described
as the Norhtwest Quarter (~;t~) of Section 10, Tova~ship ~0 South.,
Range 28 East, ~.D.B. & ~. Lease shall remain in effect for
a teEu of five years at a yearly rental of $10.00 per acre.
Adoption of Resolution of Zntention
No. 874 to reduce the width of alley
running northerly and southerly
through Block No. 157, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
of Intention No. 674 ordering the diminishing of bhe width of the
alley running northerly and southerly through Block No. 157,
Bakersfield, was adopted ~s read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Verc~mmen
~oes: None
Absent: Kuehn
Reception of cormuunication from
G. L. Derryberry re Sonora Street
overpass.
Upon a ~mtion by Carnakis, seconded by Siemon, communication
from G. L. Derryberry protesting against the construction of an
overpass at Sonora Street was received and ordered placed on file.
Permit granted ~Villiam J. Graham
to engage in business of used car
dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a
motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, William J. Graham was
granted a per~t to engage in the business of used car dealer at
10Sl East Truxtun Avenue.
Approval of plan for improvement of
Baker and Niles Street between S.P.R.R.
Track and \Villiams Street.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, plan
for the improvement of Baker and Iltles Street between o ~
o._.R.R. Tract
and Williams Street was approved.
175
Bakersfield, California, ~arch 21, 1949 (Cont'd.)
Approval of salary increases
effective April 1, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the following
salary increases were approved, effective April l, 1949:
J. Kelly Steele
Hugh L. Sipe
DEPARTmeNT
City Attorney
Street
Allowance of Claims.
TO
~490. ~'=
~7o15 o
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by C ross, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the City T~easurer to cover the
respective amounts.
d j ournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
,~ounc~l adjourned.
ATTEST:
seconded by Cross, the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, ~arch 28, 1949
~iinutes of the Regular ~,feeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o~clock p.~i. ~Iarch 28, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, ~(uehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
~,Iinutes of the Regular ~Jeeting of ~,iarch 21, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
City Attorney authorized to prepare
Resolution ordering the vacation of
alley in Block No. l, Santa Fe
Addition No. 1.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed vacation
of an alley in Block No. l, Santa Fe Addition No. l, under Resolution
of Intention No. 675, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, the City Attorney
was authorized to prepare a Resolution ordering the vacation.
Reception of City Clerk~s certificate
of suff~lency and action on petition
protesting against adoption of Ordinance
~Jo. 819 New Series deferred one week.
Upon a ~otion by Siemon,.seconded by Carnakis, the City
Clerk's certificate declaring petition protesting against the adopticn
of Ordinance No. 819 New Series to be sufficient was received and
placed on file, and action on the matter was deferred for one week.
~ayor authorized to issue proclamation
declaring last week of April, 1949
as "City Cleanup Vleek."
Upon a ~uotion by Siemon, seconded by Vercammen, ~,~ayor
Vanderlei was authorized to issue a proclamation designating the last
week of April, 1949 as "City Cleanup lVeek."
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory
and setting time for hearing thereon.
A petition signed by the owners of not less than one-fourth of
the area of the land and representing not less than one-fourth of
the assessed valuation of such territory was filed requesting that
steps be taken to annex the area to the City of Bakersfield. Said
land is described as
Bakersfield, California, March 29, 1949 (Conrad.)
177
Lots 1, 2, S, 4, S, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, and Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, and the southerly 37 feet
of Lot 26, all in Tract No. 1397.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kue?m, a Resolution
setting April 1S, 1949 as the time for hearing on the matter was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carna]*is, Cross, Kuehn, f~yder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory
and setting time for hearing thereon.
A petition signed by the owners of not less than one-fourth
of the area of the land and representing not less than one-fourth of
the assessed valuation of such territory was filed :requesting that
steps be taken to annex the area to the City of Bakersfield. Said
land is described as
Lots 27, 28, 29 and the north 41 feet
of Lot 26, In Tract }So. 1397.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, a Resolution
setting April 18, 1949 as the time for hearing on the matter was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from John L~cCoy
protesting against closing of V
Street between Golden State Highvzay
and 24th Street filed until public
hearinM on matter is held.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, a
communication from John McCoy protesting against the closing of V
Street between Golden State Highway and 24th Street was placed on
file until such time as public hearing~ on the matter is held.
178
Bakersfield, Californ~ March 28, 1949 (Cont'do)
Results of Canvass of Election Returns
of Nominating and Special Election
held March 22, 1949.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, the returns of
the Nominating and Special Election held Tuesday, March 2S, 1949 were
ordered canvassed with the following results:
Candidates for
Councilman
First Ward
Fred S. Boden
Emillien V. Borel
James W. S hurley
J. H. Thornbet
George Towers
Gus Vercammen
~andzdates for Member Propositi~
of Board of Education Repeal of
Bakersfield School Dist.0rd~9~ N~S.~_
Votes YES
S52 Votes Ray I. ~eagher ~95~ 31-~
$$ Votes ~alter E.Peterson 50~9
~18 Votes NO
77 Votes 2~'~1
2~ Votes
~l Votes
Third Ward
L~anuel J. Carnakis
Davis B. Fisher
586 Votes
219 Votes
Fourth Ward
Norman ?J. Retherford
Jake Vanderlei
294 Votes
514 Votes
Seventh Ward
Claude Arthur Morelock
Arthur C. Ryder
Harry G. Smith
452 Votes
262 Votes
~V3 Votes
Councilmen from Two Wards of
the City declared elected.
Uoon a motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, the following
were declared elected members of the Council of the City of Bakersfield[
for a four year term beginning April 18, 1949:
Ward No. 3 Manuel J. Carnakis
Uard No. 4 Jake Vanderlei
Two members of Bakersfield Board of
~ducatmon declared elected.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Vercarmmen, the following
were declared elected Members of the Board of Education of the Bakersfield
School District for a four year term begirming May l, 1949:
Ray I. ~,leagher
Walter E. Peterson
Bakersfield, California, ~,Iareh 28, 1949 (Cont~do)
179
Preposition declared carried to
adopt ordinance repealing Parking
~eter Regulation Ordinance No. 795
New Series,
Uoon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, rdlnance }[o.
8ES New Series reoealing Parking~ ~eter Regnlatton Drdznance 1,[Oo 7~)$
~[ew Series was adopted, and the proposition was declared carried by
the following vote:
YES NO
3~-~ Votes 283-~ Votes
Approval of Election Proclamation
calling a General Election for the
First and Seventh Wards to be held
Tuesday, April 1~, 1949.
Upon a motion by Verca~men, seconded by Ryder, an Election
Proclamation calling a General Election to be held in the First and
Seventh Wards of the City on Tuesday, April 12, 1 949, was approved.
Salaries of Election Officers and
fees for polling places fixed for
General Election for April 12, 1949.
,Upon a motion by Carnal:is, seconded by Cross, ~lO.00 was
fixed as the ~ee to be allowed for election officers and ovauers of
polling places to be used at the General Election on the First and
Seventh Wards to be held April l~, 1949. The City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants in this amount.
Approval of Ballot for General
E '
lect~on to be held April 12, 1949.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, form of ballot
to be used for the General Election in the First and SeventhW ards on
April 12, 1949, was approved.
Reception of con~nunication from
Frank Sullivan re city employees
residence requirements.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross,
from Frank E. Sullivan regarding residence ~equirements
was received and placed on file.
communication
for city eE~loyees
180
Bakersfield, California, ~iarch 28, 1949 (Cont'd.)
Adoption of Resolution approving
First Supplemental ~.~emorandtun of
Agreement for expenditure of gas
taxes allocated for ~ajor City Streets.
Upon a notion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, First
Supplemental ~emorandum of Agreement with State of California for
expenditure of gas taxes allocated for Major City Streets was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, R~der, Siemon, Vanderlei, Verca~muen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of name change of
Bakersfield Transit Company.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, approval
was granted local bus company to change name on franchise bond from
Bakersfield and Kern Electric Company to Bakersfield Transit Company.
Action on matter of increase in
passenger fare rates on busses by
Bakersfield Transit Company deferred
one week for cons~ eration by Council.
Notification from Bakersfield Transit Company that a
request had been filed ~th Public Utilities Commission for an increase
in passe~Mer fare rates on busses was read, and upon a motion by Siemon,
seconded by Vercammen, action on the matter was deferred for one
week for further consideration by the Council.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids to improve
Kentucky Street between Haley
Street and East City Limits.
Uoon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross,
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise
Kentucky Street between Haley Street and
]?reject No. 40.
the
for bids to improve
the East City Limits .
Purc~hasin~ Agent authorized to
advertise for bids to purchase
1~80 gallon triple combination
punTper and hose truck for use
in the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Ryder, the Purchasing
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for 1250 gallon triple
combination pumper and hose truck for use in the Fire Department.
18'I
Bakersfield, Californfa, ~iarch 28, 1949 (Conrad.)
Adjournment,
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross,
adjourned,
the Council
ATTEST:
CITY '~a and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1949
Minutes of the Regula~ ~,~eeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight etalock P.M. przl 4, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
~inutes of the Regular Meetln~ of March 2.8, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
~doption of Ordinance No.. 824
New eries amending the D~strict
Map adopted by Section 2.1 of
Zoning Ordinance Me. 501 New
Series.
T ·
~zs bef~ the time set for hearing on the preposed
zoning as an R-1 (Single Fs-mily teszdential) District that certain
t '
property bounded by ~Ionte Vista and Lena Linda Drives and Union
and Coltumbus Avenues, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Vercaz, u~en, the
recon~,~endation of the Planning Con~,~ssion was approved, and Ordinance
No. 824 New Series a~ndi~ the District Map adopted by Section 2.1
of ZoninM Ordinance ~o. 501 New Series was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 825
New Series amending the District
Map adopted by Section 2.1 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New
Series.
This being the time set for hearing on the prooosed zoning
as an R-2 (Two Fsmlily Residential) District, an ~-l (Light Industrial)
District, and a C-2 (General Commercial) District that certain property
located east of Union Avenue and South of Pacific Street in Alta Vista
Tract Nos. 2 and 3 and no protests or objections having been received,
upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Siemon, the recommendation of the
Planning Cormmission was approved, and Ordinance No. 825 New Series
Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1949 (Cont~d.)
amending; the District Map adopted by Section 2.1 of Zoning Ordinance
No. 501 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 826
New Series amending the District
Map adopted by Section 2.1 of
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 New
Series.
This being the time set for ~ aring on the proposed
chanTe in the district boundaries from an R-2 (Two Family
Residential) District, an R-3 (Limited Multiple Residential)
District and a C-2 (General Commorcial) District to an N-1
(Light Industrial) District of that certain property located
in Blocks 213, 214, ~29, 230, 231, 232, 233, ~36 and 23V of
Kern Division, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon a motion by Verc~umen, seconded by Kuehn, the
recon~nendation of the Planning Con~ission was approved, and 0rdi~mnce
No. 826 New Series amending the District ~ap adopted by Section 2.1
of Zoni~ Ordinance No. 501 New Series was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercan~uem.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Permit granted M.J. Carnakis to
construct red sidewalks in front
and at side of Vista Theatre
located at l~00 East California
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, a pern~t was
granted L~. J. Carnakis, to construct red sidewalks in the front and
at the side of the Vista Theatre located at 1400 East California
Avenue under the supervision of the City Engineer.
Bakersfield, California, April 4, 1949 (Conrid.)
City Engineer instructed to prepare
plans and specifications for
construction of sanitary sewer in
Block 128, Kern.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plans and specifications together with
careful estimate of costs and expenses for the construction of a
sanitary sewer in Block 1~8, Kern.
Permission granted City Eanager
or Assistant City ~anager to
represent City on Bakersfield,s
Good Will Air Tour.
A communication from the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
advising that their annual air tour is scheduled for ~ay l0 and ll,
1949 was read, and upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis,
perraission was granted to either the City Nanager or the Assistant
City Nanager to represent the City on Bakersfield,s Good Will Air Tour.
Ordinance No. 819 New Series to be
placed on ballot at next municipal
election at ~ich all registered
electors are entitled to vote.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, it was
ordered that Ordinance No. 819 New Series proposing to fezone
property fronting on California Avenue between east line of H Street
and west line of Chester Avenue be submitted to a referendum election
and the proposition be placed on ballot at either the next special or
next municipal election at which all registered electors are entitled
to vote.
Allowance of claims.
Uoon a motion by C ross, seconded by Carnakis, claims as
audited by the Finance Co~mnittee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized to issue warrants on the
respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Siemon,
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Treas~rer to cover the
seconded byCross, the
CITY CLEP~ and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Cotuncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April ll, 1949
18,5
Idinutes of the Regular ~Ieeting of the Council of the City
a '
of B kersfmeld, California, hold in the ouncml Chamber of the City
C '
Hall at eight otclock P.~,I. April ll, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
V, inutes of the Re~,ular ~,eeting of April 4, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of i[esolution ordering the
diminishing of the alley running
northerly and southerly through Block
157 - Resolution of Intention No. 674.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed dimi~lshing
of the alley running northo~ y and southerly through Block 157, under
Resolution of Intention No. 674, and no ~rotests or objections haviz~
been received, upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, a
Resolution orderin~ the diminishing of the alley was adopted as
read by the follovdng vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Hesolution acceoting
easement from John L. Rose ~nd
~arjory L. Rose.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen, a Resolu:;ion
accepting easement lying along the northwesterly line of Lot No. 14
in Block 34 of Tract No. 1387 from John L. and ~arjory L. Rose was
adopted as read by the following vote:
-~yes: C arnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Cross, Kuehn,
l~yder, Siemon, anderl~,z, Verca211lnen
Adoption of iresolution acceoting
easement from Darwin V. and~,~argaret
G. C harman
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, a Resolution
accepting easement lying along the southerly line of Lot No. 6 in Block
23 of Tract No. 1387 from Darwin V. and Zargaret G. Chapman was
adopted as read b7 the followir~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Verca~mmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
].86
Bakersfield, California, April 11, 1949 (Cont,d.)
area of
valuation of such territory was filed requesting that steps be
to annex the area to the City of Bakersfield. Such land is
described as
Adoption of Resolution of proposed
annexation of uninhabited territory
and setting time for hearing thereon.
A petiticn signed by the ovmers of not less than 1/4 of the
the land and representing not less than 1/4 of the assessed
All that portion of the easterly half of
Block "C" of Greene,s Tract that lies
south of and adjacent to the southerly
City limits of the City of Bakersfield.
taken
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, a Resolution
setting ~,~ay 2, 1949 as
adopted as read by the
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: None
the time for hearing on the matter was
following vote:
Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlef, Vercammen
Reception of report of the Planning
Commission approving and recommending
commencement of the proceedings
to annex Sunset-~ayflower District to
the City of Bakersfield.
A report of the City Planni~ Commission reco:mmending
the commencement of the proceedings to annex Sunset-~ayflower
District to the City of Bakersfield, and in the event tlhat the
residents of this area vote to be annexed, that said annexation be
a!oproved, was read, and upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kue~m,
the reoort was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of l~esolution amproving proposed
annexation of Sunset-~layflower District
to the City of Bakersfield.
~pon a motion by Vercmmmen, seconded by Cross, Resolution
aoproving the co~m~encement of proceedinMs and the circulation of
petitions for the annexation of Sunset-Mayflower District to the City
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the followin~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kz~n, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
187
Bakersfield, California, April 11, 1949 (Co~t~do)
Receotion of teeoft of Planning
Commission avproving and recommending
commencement of the proceedings to
annex Dobrusky Square District and
the Terrace ~Yay-Brundage Lane iDistrict
to the City of Bakersfield.
A roeoft of the City Planning Commission recommending the
commencement of the proceedings to annex Dobrusky Square District and
the Terrace Way-Brundage Lane District to the City of Bakersfield,. and
in the event that the residents of this area vote to be annexed, that
said armexation be approved, was read, and upon a motion by Ryder,
seconded byCross, the report was accepted and orderedplaced on filed.
Adoption of Resolution approving
prooosed annexation of Dobrusky Square
District and the Terrace Way-Brundage
Lane District to the Cit~r of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
approving the commencement of proceedings and the circulation of
petitions for the annexation of the Dobrusky Square District and the
Terrace~Yay Brundage Lane District was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ku~hn, Ryder, Smemon, Vanderlei, Vetcad,,mien
Nee s: NOne
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution granting
adjustment of district boundaries in
Block S of the Kruse Tract.
Zn accordance with reco~endation of the Planning Commission,
Upon a motion by C ·
arnak~s, seconded by Ryder, Resolution Eranting
petition of J. N. Harvey for adjustment of the district boundaries from
an R-4 (General ~'~ultiple Residential) District to a C-~ (General
Commercial) D'
--mstrict of that certain property located in Block 5 of
the Kruse Tract was adopted as read by the followin~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, H~ler, Siemon, Vanderlei, V ercammen
~'Ioes: None
Absent: None
188
Bakersfield, C alifornia, April 11, 1949 (Cont,d.)
~doption of Resolution granting
variance affecting Lots 19, 20 and 21,
in Block 2 of the Virginia Tract,
Resubdi~iston of Block E.
In accordance with recommendation of the Planning Co~ission,
upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn, Resolution granting
petition of A. E. Hoagland for set-back variance of l~ feet affecting:
that certain property located in Lots 19, 20 and 21 in Block 2 of
the Virginia Tract Resubdivision of Block E, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei~ Verc~men
Noes: None
Absent: None
Time of hearing; set on proposed
rezoni~,~ of property located in
Block ~l of the Southern Addition,
fronting on Oleander Avenue between
California Avenue and Blanche Street.
A Certificate of findings of fact of the Plannir4~ Commission
having been filed rebommending denial of petition of ~onte Vest to
cha~qe the districtSboundaries of that certain property in Block 21,
Southern Addition fronti~ on Oleander Avenue betweenCalifornia
Avenue and Blanche Street, from an R-3 (Limited ~ltiple Residential)
District to an R-4 (General t;ultiple ~tesidential) District, upon a
motion by Cross, seconded by Vercammen, ~ay 2, 1949 was the time
fixed for hearing~ on the matter.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 827 Mew
Series amending Subdivision 4 of
Subsection (a) of Section 47 of
Ordinance No. 658 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Verc~mmen, Ordinance
No. 827 New Series amending Subdivision 4 of Subsection (a) of
i~ection 4V of Traffic Regulation Ordinance No. 658 New Series was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Verc~men
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California~ April 11, 1949 (Conttd.)
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for I,Iarch,, 1949.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer,s Financial Report for the month of March, 1949 was
received and placed on file.
Purchasing Agent authorized to
advertise for bids for the
privilege of operating concessions
in City Parks.
lipon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, the Purchasin~
Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the privilege of
operating concessions in the City Parks.
d~ ournment.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
F~YOR of the City of Bakersfield,Call.
~ITY CLERK and Ex-Of~cio 16~Jerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, C alifornia
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Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1949
~.~inutes of the Regular ~ieeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock p.~. April 18, 1949.
Present: Carnakis Cross, Kuehn, Siemon, anderlel, Vercsm~men
Absent: Ryder
Adoption of Ordinance No. 828
New Series approving~ annexation of
uninhabited territory.
This was the time set for hearing on the proposed annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as.
Lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
ll, and Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
2~, 24, 28, and tho southerly ~7 feet
of Lot 26, all in Tract No. 1397.
No protests were presented. Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Siemon, Ordinance No. 828 New Series was adopted as read by the
following~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, tfuehn, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Ryder
Adoption of Ordinance No. 829 New
Series approving annexation of
uninhabited territory.
This was the time set for hearing on the proposed annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory designated as
Lots 2V, 28, 29, and the north 41 feet
of Lot 26, in Tract No. 1397.
No protests were presented. Upon a motion by Vercammen~
seconded by Kuehn, Ordinance No. 829 New Series was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Siemon, Vanderlei, Verc~muen
Noes: None
Absent: Ryder
Bakersfield, .almfornia, April 18, 1949
Canvass of Election Returns of
General Election of April 12, 1949
held in the First and Seventh Wards
of the City.
(Cont,d.)
191
This being tile time set to canvass the returns of the Genera].
Election held in the First and Seventh Wards of the City of Bakersfield
on April 12, 1949, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the
returns were canvassed, and the followi~ results were approved for
Councilman in the First and Seventh Wards:
FIRST WARD SEVENTH WARD
Fred S. Boden 341 Votes Claude Artlhur Morelock
James ;~. Shurley 6~9 Votes ~arry G. Smith
Councilmen declared elected in
Two Wards of the City.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, James W. Shurley
was declared elected as Councilman in the First Ward of the City and
Clande Arthur ~{orelock was declared elected as Comucilman in the
Seventh Ward of the City, for a four year term beginning April 25, 1949.
Cancelation of 1948-1949 Taxes
on property acquired by the State
of California.
533 Votes
495 Votes
Upon a motion by Verc~men, seconded by Cross, the City
Auditor was instructed to cancel the 1948-1949 taxes on the west 44
feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4 in Block 226 of the City of Bakersfield,
this property having been acquired by the State after the lien date of
taxes.
Salary increases ~ranted to
become effective ~Jay !, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded byC ross,
salary increases were ~ranted to become
DEPARTT~NT
Floyd Cummings Police
Charles H. Dodge
George Strelich ,,
John ~. Towle ,,
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
Finance Conm~ittee were
the following
effective May 1, 1949:
by the
to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover
TO
~)274. ~287
360. 375.
315. 330.
315. 330.
seconded by Cross, claims as audited
allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized
the respective amounts.
1.92
Bakersfield, California, A~ril 18, 1949 (C~nttd.)
Adjournment.
UDon a nmtion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-0ffieio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 25, 1949
Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council C~mber of the City
Hall at eight o~clock P.M. April 25, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Eiemon, Vander!el, Vercsm~nen
Absent: Ryder
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 1949 were
read and approved as read.
Councilman take Office.
The business of the present Council now having been
completed, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, the Council
adjourned, and the four Councilmen elected to serve the City for berms
beginning on this date were administered the oath of office.
Appointment of Councilman Siemon
as temporary presiding officer.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, Councilman
Alfred Siemon was appointed as temporary presiding offset.
Councilman Vanderlei appointed
president of the Council and
Mayor of the City.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, Councilman
Jake Vanderlei was appointed President of the Council and Mayor o2 the
City.
At this time the new Council was seated.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon,
Absent: None
Vanderlei
Appointment of Standing Finance
Committee.
Mayor Vanderlei at this time appointed Councilmen Carna~is~
Cross and Shurley as the standing finance co~ttee.
Appointment of CouncilmsnMorelock
as Member of Recreation Commission.
Upon a ~otion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Council~n
Claude Morelock was appointed as a member of the Recreation Cormnission
to fill the vacancy created by the ~etirement of Gus Vercamm~n.
194
Ba~rsfield, California, April 25, 1949 (Cont~d.)
City Attorney instructed to prepare
ordinance prohibiting the operation
of "self-serve" service stations in
the City.
A petition signed by 93 independent service station operator, s
protesting against the operation of "self-serve" se~-~ice stations in
the City was presented, and upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by
Morelock, the petition was received and placed on file, and the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting
the operation of "self-serve" service stations in the City.
Reception of petition favoring
the operation of "self-serve" service
stations in the City.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, a petition
presented by W. W. ~iitchell and containing the signatures of 586
persons favoring "self-serve" service stations was received and
ordered placed on file.
Rejection of claims for refund of
s~nusement taxes collected since
August, 1948.
A claim for $52,297~62 filed by Fox Bakersfield Theatre
Co~poration and one fo~ ~24,984.79 filed by Fox Paradise Theatre
Corporation for refund of an~usement taxes paid to the City Tax
Collector since August 12, 1948 under the provisions of Ordinance
Ho. 754 New Series, were read. Upon a motion by Carnat~s,
seconded by Kuehn, the claims were rejected.
Temporary permit granted Ben Young
to lay brick walk at 2307 Spruce Street.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Shut, y, a temporary
permit was granted Ben Young to lay a twenty-fou~ inch brick walk
in front of his home located at 2307 Spruce Street.
Approval of Record of Survey Map
of a portion of Lots 3 to 10 inclusive
of Tract 1396.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by ~orelock, it is
ordered that the Record of Survey Map of the North 120 feet of Lots
3 to l0 inclusive of Tract 1396 be and the same is hereby approved in
accordance with the conditional approval of the tentative map.
The Clerk of this Council is directed to endorse upon the
face of said map a copy of this o~de~ authenticated by the seal of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Bat~rsfield, California, April 25, 1949 (Conttd.)
Adoption of Resolution creating
a special subdivision of the General
?und to be knovm as General Fund-
Amusement Tax.
Upon a motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Cross, Resolution
creating special subdivision of the General Fund to be knovm as
General ~und-Amusement Tax was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of communication from
California National Guard.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, a
communication from the California National Guard titanking the City
for cooperation received from various city departments du~ing Army
Day celebration was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of Resolution of th~ks
from City of Fresno for loan of
fire pureper.
Upon a motion by Carn~kis, seconded by Shurley, a Resolution
from the City of Fresno extending thanks to the City o f Bakersfield fo~
the recent loan of a fire pLumper was received and ordered placed
on file.
City Clerk authorized to execute
agreement with Coates, Herfu~th
and England for actuarial stmvey.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Clerk was authorized to execute an agreement with Coates, HerFu~th
and England, consulting~actuaries, to conduct a survey to detemni~
the contributions which would be required in order to subject Police
and Miscellaneous department employees to the 1945 retirement amendments
to the Retirement Law.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnages, seconded by Kuehn, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK ana E f o~erk
of the City of Bakersfield,
o£ ~he Oom'~eil
oa'li£or~t~
196
Bakersfield, California, May 2, 1949
Ninutes of the Regular Meetzng of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California,, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o~clock P.I,~i. ~,~ay 2, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shtmley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 1 949 were read
and approved as read.
. Adoption of Ordinance No. 830
New Series approving annexation
of uninhabited territory.
This was the time set for hearing on the proposed annexation
of a parcel of uninhabited territory desig~aated as
In general, all that portion of the easterly
half of Block "C" of Greene's Tract that lies
south of and adjacent to the southerly city
limits of the City of Bakersfief.
No protests were prssented. Upon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Kuehn, Ordinance No. 830 New Series approvi~ the annexation
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, ?~Iorelock Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Denial of petition of Monte Vest
to change the district boundaries
of that certain property fronting on
Oleander Avenue between California
Avenue and Blanche Street from an
R-3 (Li~mited Multiple Residential)
District to an R-4 (General Multiple
Residential) District.
~xis being the time set for hearing in regard to petition
of Monte Vest to change the district boundaries of that certain
property fronting on Oleander Avenue between California Avenue and
Blanche Street from an R-3 (Limited Multiple Residential) District
to an R-4 (General ~ltiple Residential) District, upon a motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to deny the petition was approved and the peri. on was
denied. No arguments were presented either for or against the change.
Bakersfield, California~ ~,~ay ~ 19~:9 (Conrad.)
Committee appointed to meet with
a committee represented the County
Board of Supervisors to confer
regarding operation of self-serve
service station.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cress, the ~ayor
was authorized to appoint a co~mu!ttee to confer with a committee
appointed by the Board of Supervisors to determine the policy to
be adopted towards the operation of self-serve service stations witbln
the City and County. ~ayor Vanderlei appointed Councilmen Kuehn
and Shurley and City Attorney J. Kelly Steele to serve on this
committee.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn~ the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY C~R~x O~f~o ~rk of the Council
of the City o f Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, ~¥Iay 9, 1949
~;~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock p.~. ~ay 9, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, ~'~orelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
~.~inutes of the Regular ~,~eeting of ~..~ay 2, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
Approval of zoning variance to
permit the construction of an
additional bedroom on Lot 5,
Block 15, Sunset Park Tract.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Sh~ley, the recommendation
of the Planning Cormmission to grant a zoning variance to permit the
construction of an additional bedroom on present dwelling on Lot 5~
Block 15, Sunset Park Tract was approved, and the application of
R. N. Ayers for the variance was granted.
Approval of zoning variance to permit
the erection of a church sanctuary
on portion of Block 18, Chester Tract -
Church of the Brethren.
Upon a motion by Kue~u, seconded by Carn~is,
of the Planning Commission to grant a set-back variance
per~it the erection of a church sanctuary on prOperty described as
the north l?~ feet of the east 156 feet of the northeast 1/4 of
Block 18, Chester Tract, was approved, and the application of
the Community Church of the Brethren for the variance was granted.
City Auditor auth~ized to cancel
1948-49 taxes on portion of Block 401-B~
Bakersfield, on property acquired by the
Kern County Union High S choo1 District.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Kuehn, the City Auditor
was authorized to cancel taxes appearing on the 1948-49 Tax roll
on Lots 7, 8, 9 and l0 of Block 401-B, Bakersfield, now o~med by
the Kern County Union High School District.
Adoption of Resolution accepting
easement from the Westchester
Development Corporation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, a Resolution
accepting easement lying alo~ the northerly line of Lot No. 5 in Block
22 of Tract No. 158~ from the ~estchester Development Corporation was
adopted as read by the following vote:
~yes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, I~Iorelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
the recommendation
of 15 feet to
Absent: None
199
Bakersfield, C '
aliforma~ May 9~ 1949 (Conrad.)
Adoption of Ordinance No.
New Series changing name of oortion of
27th Street to Hubbard Streeb.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Morelock, Ordinance No.
831 New Series changing the name of a portion of 2'?th Street to
Hubbard Street was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shu~ley, Siem9n, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 832 New
Series changing the name of a portion
of Magnolia Street to Goodman Street.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance
No. 832 New Series ctmnging the name of a portion of Magnolia Street
to Goodman Street was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carn~is, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resohtion authorizing
City Treasurer to invest Public funds
in Treasury Savings Notes, Series D.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City
Treasurer was authorized to invest $100,000.00 in United States
Treasury Savings Notes, Series D, paying interest at the r ate of 1.4%
and maturing in three years, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None Approval of Tentative Map of
Tract No. 1506 as corrected
by City Engineer.
In accordance with recommendation of the PlanniD~ Commission,
upon a motion by Morel0ck, seconded by Shurley, a tentative map of
Tract No. 1506 as corrected by the City Engineer was approved.
Acceptance of bid of Pipe Line
Constructors for the improvement
of Kentucky Street between Haley
Street and the east City limits.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by ~relock, bid of
the Pipe Line Constructors for the improvement of Kentucky Street between
Haley Street and the east City limits for a total price of $15,1~2.90
was accepted, t~his being the only bid received.
200
Bakersfield, Califol~nia, May 9, 1949 (Cont'd.)
Acceptance of bid of Thrasher
Motors Company to furnish one
1250 G.P.M. Triple Combination
Pureper and Hose Truck for use
in the Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, bid o£
Thrasher Motors Company to furnish one 1250 G.P.M. Triple Combination
Pureper and Hose Truck for use in the Fire Department for a total
price of ~20,423.12 was accepted, and all other
bids were rejected.
Acceptance of bid of Ed Stanley fo~
privilege of operating concession
stands at Beale and Jefferson Parks.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by S~rley, bids of
Ed Stanley to operate concession stand at Beale Park fo~ a price o£
~11;10.00 per month plus 5,~ of gross sales, and at Jefferson Park for
a price of ~50.00 per month plus 7% of gross sales, were accepted,
and all other bids were rejected.
City Manager authorized to go
on open manket to obtain bids
for the operation of concession
stands at Lowell, Central and
Jastro Parks.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Kuehn, the City
Manager was authorized to go on the open market to obtain bids for
the operation of the concession stands at Lowell, Central and
Jastro Parks.
ATTEST:
Pur~asing Agent instr~cted to call
for bids for official advertising
for fiscal year ending June 30, 1950.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~orelock, the
Purchasing Agent was instructed to call for bids for official
advertising for fiscal year ending June 30, 1950.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, the Council
adjourned.
~ b ' ~ficio Clerk the Council
~IT¥ CLERK of
of the City of Bakersfield, California
201
Bakersfield, California, May 16, 1949
Minutes of the Regular ~.ieeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at ei,T~t o'clock P.~i. ~ay 18, 1949.
Present:
Absent:
Council of the City
Chamber of the City
Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, l~orelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
None
~inutes of the Regular Meeting of May 9, 1949 were read and
approved as read.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfie~ Board of Education re
election of Charles E. Wakefield as
President of t~ Board.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, commur~.cation
from the Bakersfield Board of Education advising that Mr. Charles E.
Wakefield had been elected as the president of t~ Board, was received
and placed on file.
Approval of plan for paving
and approving of a P-Q Street
cormection between California
and Tr~tun Avenues.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Carnakis, plan for
paving and improving a P-Q Street connection between California ~ad
TruxtunAvenues was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 83~ New
Series amending Plumbing Regulation
Ordinance No. 616 New Series by adding
a new section to be numbered 120.1 re
Evaporative Coolers.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by C ross, Ordinance No.
833 New Series amending Plumbing Regulation 0rdin~ce No. 616 New
Series by adding a new section providing for the installation of
Evaporative Coolers, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, l, lorelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
2O2
Ba~ersfield, California, May 16, 1949 (Cont,d.)
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.
8.~New Series amending Subsection (C)
of Section 9 of Emergency Salary
Ordinance No. 794 New Series.
Upon a motion by Sismen, seconded by Morelock, Emergency
Ordinance No. 834 New Series amending Emergency Salary Ordinance No.
794 New Series by adding thereto two new classifications of Plan
Checker and Planning Engineer ~th their respective rates of pay
per month, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Sismen, Vanderlei
No~s: Non~
Absent: None
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for April, 1949.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the
Treasurer,s Financial Report for the month of April, 1949 was
received and placed on file.
City
Purchasing Agent instructed to
advertise for bids to pave aud
improve p-Q Street connection
between California and Chester
Avenues.
Upon a motion by Sfemon, seconded by C ross, the Purchasing
Agent was instructed to advertise for bids to pave and improve a P-Q
Street connection between California and TruxtunAvenues.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by C ross, 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 Carnakis, seconded by Morelock, the
Council adjourned.
ATT_~ST:
t e~C~tyo ~ Bakersfieid,Cal.
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficmo Clerk of the Council
of the City o f Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, May 23, 19A9
20
~.~tnutes of the Reoo~tlar Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Char~ber of the City
Hall at eight otclock P.M. l~.~ay ~3, 19~9.
Present: Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlet
Absent: Carnakis
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 19~9 were read
and approved as read.
Approval of plan and specifications
for proposed i~Tprovements in Public
Improvement District No. 6~5.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Cross, Plan and
specifications for the pro0osed construction of a sanitary sewer in
fractional Block 1~8, Kern, to be known as Public I~rovement District
No. 675, were approved.
Adoption of ~esolution adopting plan
and specifications for proposed
improvements in Public Improvement
District No. 675.
Upon a motion By Siemon, seconded by Shurley, Resolution
adopting plan and specifications for proposed improvements in Public
Improvement District No. 67~, was adopted as read by the £ollowing~ vote:
Ayes: Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Adoption of nesolution No. 87
determining the nature, location and
extent of certain improvements in
Public Improvement District No. 675.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, Resolution
No. 87 determining the nature, location and extent of certain
improvements in Public I~orovement District No.
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon,
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis ~
675 was adopted as
Vander !e t
:2O4
Bakersfield, California, May 23, 1949
Adoption of ~esolution ordering a
written report in connection with
improvement of Public Improvement
District No. 875.
the
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, a Resolution
ordering and directing the City Engineer to prepare a written report
in connection with the improvement of Public Improvement District
No. 675 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Adoption of l~esolution establishing
and determining correction factor to
determine true value of lands within
the City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Siemon, .seconded by Kuehn, Resolution
establishing and determining correction factor to detormine true
value of lands within the City of Bakersfield was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley,
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
Siemon, Vanderlei
Action on contract for survey, plan
and report for the development of
the ~nicipal farm deferred one week.
Upon a m etlon by Cross, seconded by Shurley, action
on
contract with Robert F. Myers, Engineer, for a survey, plan and
report for the development of the Municipal Farm of the City
was deferred one week.
Reception of report from Board of
Charity appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn~ report from
Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations covering activities of
the Board up to December 31, 1948 was received and ordered placed on file.
Audit report for six month's period .
endinE December 31, 1948 referred to
Finance Conmuittee.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shu~ley, audit
report for six month's period ending December 31~ 1948 was referred to
the Finance ComEittee.
Bakersfield, C slifornia, ~iay 23, i[949 (Cont'd.)
205
Adoption of Ordinance No. 835 New
Series regulating sales of jewelry
at public auction in the City of
Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Shurley, Ordinance No.
835 New Series regulating sales of jewelry at public auction in the
of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis
City
Permit granted G. Max Kindig to
engage in business of automobile dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Cross, seconded by Eorelock, G. Max Kindig was granted a permit to
engage in business of automobile dealer at 2801 Chester Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
resolution in favor of the reactivation
of the State Assembly Interim Soil
Conservation Committee.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, the City
to be
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution s/--~-~d by Mayor
Vanderlei, in favor of the reactivation of the State Assembly Interim
Soil Conservation Committee, and to be forwarded to Assemblyman
Howard K. Cramer, Sacramento, California.
Adjour~nent.
Upon a motion by Siemon, Seconded by Kuehn, t~
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
ity of Bakersfield,Cal.
CITY CLERK andEx 0fi~icio L~lerk 6f the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
',206
Bakersfield, California, ~Iay 31, 1949
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 otclock P.M. May 31, 1949.
Present: Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: Carnakis, Cross
Minutes of the Regular ~,feeting of May 23, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
Reception of connnunication from
Senator J. R. Dorsey re Joint Interim
Conm~ittee to determine facts relating
to soil conditions particularly
concerning dust stoEns over portions
of San Joaquin Valley.
Upon a motion by ~!orelock, seconded by Kuehn, a communication
from Senator Jess R. Dorsey advising of the introduction to the Rules
Committee of the Senate of a resolution providing for a Joint Interim
Cormmittee composed of three members of the Senate and three members of
the Assembly to study all facts relating to the dust storms which
have swept over oortions of the San Joaquin Valley, was received and
ordered placed on file.
~ayor and City Clerk authorized
to execute an agreement with
R. F. Myers, Engineer, for a sruvey,
plan and report for the development
of the municipal farm.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Siemon, the l~ayor and City
Clerk were authorized to execute an agreement with R. F. Myers, Engineer,
to make a survey, plan and report for the development of the municipal
farm of the City for a total price of (~12,800.00.
Approval of salary rate increases
effective June l, 1949.
Uoon a motion by borelock, seconded byS hurley,
ing rate
NA~ DEPAR~,~NT
Lo~ie L. Dunn Street
Lottie Phillips Engineer
increases were approved, effective
June 1,
1949:
FROM TO
~262
$230
the foll~v-
Bakersfield, California, May 31, 1949 (Cont'd.)
207
Adoption of Resolution urging
State Division of Highways to take
action to widen bridges across Brundage
Lane.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Kuehn, Resolution
urging tile State Division of Highways to take immediate action to
widen two bridges across Brundage Lane in order to alleviate an
existing hazardous Situation, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
None
Absent; CarnalRs, Cross
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by i~iorelock, claims as
audited by one member of the Finance Committee ~d members of t~
Council were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized to
issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amcunts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by ~iorelock, seconded by Kuehn, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK and Ex-Officmo ~-erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, June 6, 1949
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council b~amber of the City
Hall at eight otclock P.M. June 6, 1949.
Present:
Absent: None
Minutes of the
and approved as read.
Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vandertei
Regular Meeting of ~.~ay 34 1949 were read
Adoption of Resolution appropriating an
additional sum of $4,000.00 to the City
i. lanagsr,s Contingency Fund.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by t~uehn, Resolution
appropriating the sum of i~4,000.00 from amounts in the general fund
not previsouly allocated to the City ~Ianager,s Contingency Fund was
adopted as read by the followin? vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, C ross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: None
City Attorney instructed to amend
Ordinance No. 775 New Series ~hich
establishes a purchasing system for
the City of Bakersfield.
Absent: None
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City
Attorney was instructed to p~epare an amendment to Section 4 of
sealed
Ordinance No. 775 New Series to provide that all/~hall be
submitted ~ to the City Clerk and be publicly opened,
examined and declared by the Council at regular Council meetings.
Councilman Siemon voted in the negative on this motion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carn~is, seconded by Kuehn, the Council
adjourned.
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o..~'.~.~ ~L&~Z0~ of the City of Bakersfield,~
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CITY CL~RK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Counc-~[1
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 13~ 1949
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Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Minutes of the Reguls~ Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at ei?~t o'clock P.M. June 15, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shu~ley~ Siemon
Absent: Vanderlei
Due to the absence of Mayor Vanderlei, Councilmem Stemon
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regula~ Meeting of June 6, 1949 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution approving
Agreement for maintenance of State
Highways in the City o f Bakersfield.
Upon a motion byS hu~ley, seconded by Kue~, Resolution
approving Agreement for Maintenance of State Highwa~ in the City of
Bakersfield for fiscal year ending June 50, 1950, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon
Adoption of Ordinance No. 856 New
Series adding Section 72 to
Ordinance No. 688 New Series.
Upon a motion byS hurley, seconded by Cross,
No. 836 New Series adding Section 72 to Ordinance No.
which prohibits unauthorized par~ing on city property, was
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carna~s,Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Ordinance
658 New Series
adopted
Adoption of Ordinance No. 837 New
Series amending Section 4 of
Ordinance No. 775 New Series.
Upon a motior by Shttrley, seconded by Morelock, Ordinance
No. 837 New Series amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. V75 New Series
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carmakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shut,y, Siemon
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Bakersfield, Cal~fopnia, June 13, 1949 (Cont'd.)
Reception of City Treasurer, s
Financial Repc~t for Nay, 1949.
Upon a motion by Kuehn, seconded by Ca~nakis, the City
Treasu~er's Financial ReDoft for the month of May, 1949 was
received and placed on file.
Reception of communication re
soil conservation.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, letter
from Mr. Harold V. Gunning regarding soil conservation in this area
was received and ordered placed on file, a~d the City Clerk was
instructed to acknowledge receipt of same to Mr. Gur~ui~M.
City Manager to arrange for represent-
tation from the city at the Public
Utilities Connuission hearing on
Bakersfield Transit Company's
application for rate increase.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Morelock, the City
Ma~ger was instructed to arrange for representation frem the City
at the Public Utilities Commission hearing on the Bakersfield Transit
Company, s application for a rate increase within the City, and to
endeavor to secure such rate schedules and adjustments as would be best
suited for the City&s needs.
City Manager authorized to pt~chase
privately o~rned concession stand in
Jastro Park.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded by Shurley, the City
Manager was authorized to purchase the privately owned concession
stand in Jastro Park for the sue of ~178.00.
Acceptance of certified Public
Accountant,s Audit report for
six month's period ending
December ~l, 1948.
Upon a motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Shu~ley~the certified
public accountant,s audit report for the six month's period e~ding
December 31, 1948 was received and placed on file. Various
recommendations made by Mr. Dunk received the approval of the
F~nance CoNmittee.
Bakersfield, California, Jtme 13, 1949 (Conttd.)
21'1
City Manage~ instructed to request
Board of Supervisors to move the
Sixth Township Justice Court from
the City Hall.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the City
Manager was instructed to request the Board of Supervisors to move
the Sixth Township Justice Cou~t from the City Hall to other quarters
v~thin a reasonable time.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by C ross, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasure~ to
cover the respective amounts, with the exception of four claims
California Brush Company for b~oom fibre which were turned over to
the City Manager for investigation.
Adjou~Ement.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by S hurley, the
Council adjourned.
City of-Bakersfield, Calif,.''
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CITY CLF~K and E~-~'~cio ~1~'~ o~e Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, ~une 20, 1949
~Sinutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
~Tall at eight o'clock P.M. June 20, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, Morelock, Shurley, Siemon
Absent: Vanderlei
Due to the absence of Mayor Vanderlei, Councilman Siemon
acted as presiding officer.
~inutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 1949 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids for the improverment
of Baker and Niles Streets between
Sumner Street and Williams Street.
This being the time set to open bids for the improvement
of Baker and Niles Streets between Sumner Street and Williams Street,
uoon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
Bids for improvement of Baker and
Niles Street between Sumuer Street
and Williams Street referred to
City Engineer for report back to
the Council.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by S~n~ley, bids for the
improvement of Baker and Niles Street between Sumner Street and
Williams Street were referred to the City Engineer with instructions
to report back to the Council as soon as the proper investigation
has been made.
Time of hearing set on petition of
Burton C. Green for change in
zoning classification of portion of
Block 4, Sunset Park Tract.
A Certificate of Findings of Fact of the Planming Conm~ission
recommending approval of a petition of Burton C. Green to amend
zoning ordinance by changi~2 the district boundaries of certain
property located in Block 4, Sunset Park Tract, from an R-B
to a C-1 District, was read.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley,
June ll, 1949 was fixed as the time for hearing on the matter.
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Bakersfield, California, June 20, 1949 (Conttd.)
Petition of E. 0. and Frank Salcido
requesting the closing of V Street
between Golden State Avenue and 24th
Street laid on table for one week.
A memorandum from the Planning Commission recommending
the denial of a petition of E. 0. and Frank Salctdo requesting the
closing of V Street between Golden State Avenue and 24th Street
was read.
I~on a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the
matter was laid on the table for one week.
City Auditor authorized to draw a
warrant for purchase of certain
property from Kern County Land Company
for addition to sewer farm.
Upon a ~tion by ~Iorelock, seconded by Carnakis, the
City Auditor was instructed to draw a warrant f~ ~55,000 for
the purchase of the east half of Section 21 and all of Section 22,
Township 50 South, Ran~e 28 East, E.D.B.& N. This wartaut will
be issued to the Kern County Land Company upon receipt of a
grant deed and certificate of title.
Acceptance of bid of the Bakersfield
Press for legal advertising for
fiscal year ending June 50, 1950.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Shurley, bid of
Bakersfield Press to Dublish legal advertising for 9~ per line for
the first insertion and 8~ per line for each subsequent insertion
during~ the fiscal year ending June 50, 1950 was accepted, and all
other bids were rejected.
Councilman Carnakis voted in the negative on this motion.
Purchasing Agent authorized to advertise
for bids for Cas]~ Recelptir~ 5~achine.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Shurley, the
Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids to furnish
Cash Receipting Machine.
Bakersfield, California, June 20, 1949 (Conttd.)
Adoption of Resolution expressing
s~athy of Council to Mayor Vanderlei.
Upon a motion by Shurley, seconded by Cross, a resolution
expressing the s~h~pathy of the Council to ~{ayor Vanderlei because
of his recent operation and extending best wishes for his early
recovery and return to his official dut~s, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: ~one
Absent: Vanderlei
Kuehn, ~,iorelock, Shurley, Sicmort
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Shurley,
Council adjourned.
seconded by ~iorelock, the
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CITY CLERK land Ex-0fficio Cl~rk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, June 2V, 1949
2t,a
~inutes of the Regular Heetin~ of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the Cit~
Hall at eight otc!ock P.~.~. June 2V, 1949.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, ~J, orelock, Shu~ley, Siemon,Vanderlef
Abe ent: None
t~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of June 20, 1949 were read
and aoproved as read.
Action on petition to close Vstroet
between Golden State Avenue and 24th
Street deferred two weeks.
Uoon a motion by Carna]~s, seconded by Y. orelock, action on
0etition of E. 0. and Frank Salcido requesting the closing of V Street
between Golden State Avenue and 24th Street, '~s deferred for two weeks..
City to maintain sanitar,~ facilities
and the girouncle of Kern County Union
Iffigh School Athletic Field at Second
and P Streets.
Upon a motion by Morelock, seconded byShurley, the City
I/-anager was aut~horized to adviso the Kem County Union High School
District that the City would assume the responsibility of maintaining
the sanitary facilities and grounds of the athletic field at Second
and P Streets during such time as it is used by the City for recreation
D~rDoses.
Adoption of Resolution approving
Memorandum of Agreement with State
for expenditure of Gas Tax allocation
for ~ajor City Streets for fiscal
year ending 1950.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, Resolution
approving ~J, emorandum of A~reement with State of California for
the exoenditure of Gas Tax allocation for ~ajor City Streets for t[he
fiscal year endin~ 1950, was adopted as read by the followtn~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Kuehn, ~,Iorelock, Shurley, Siemon, Vander!ei
~oes: ~one
Absent: ~one
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Bakersfield, California, June 27, 1949 (Conttd.)
Action on ordinance to amend Bench
Ordinance No. 680 Mew Series deferred
one week.
Upon a motion by ~orelock, seconded by Shurley, action or
ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 680 New Series which retaliates the
installation and maintenance of Street Benches, was deferred one week.
Six months additional leave of
absence ~ranted V. Van Riper, City
Clerk and Auditor.
Uoon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Sburle.v, the request
of V. Van Riper, City Clerk and Auditor, for an additional six months
leave of absence without pay was granted.
Communication from Bakersfield
Recreation Commission received
and olaced on file.
A Communication from the Bakersfield Recreation Commission
requesting permission to use offices to be vacated by the Justice
Court of the Sixth Township was read, and uoon a motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Shurle¥, was ordered received and placed on file.
Appointment of Ralph L. Dunn
as member of the Board of Charity
Appeals and Solicitations.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, Raloh L. Dunn
representir~ the Bakersfield Better ~siness Bureau, was appointed
as a memb~r of the Board of Charity Appeals and Solicitations to
succeed Don Suydam.
City ~anager instructed to post
all entrances to Niles Street
between the east side of Union
Avenue and the west std~ of Baker
Street prohibiting heavy truck
traffic.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, the City
~anager was instructed to have all entrances to Miles Street between
the east side of Union Avenue and the west side of Baker Street
posted with appropriate signs prohibiting heavy truck traffic~ in acco~dance
with the provisions of Ordinance No. 7~1 New Series.
Councilmen Cross and Siemon voted in the negative on this
motion.
Bakersfield, California, June 2V, 1!349 (Conttdo)
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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Kuehn, the
Council adj~,urned.
~,UtYOR of the ~i~ of Bakersfield,
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CITY CLERI~ an~ Ex-5~f~io-D~$~ of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California