HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - DEC 1945Bakersfield, California, January 2, 1945
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the (,its
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council ~Jhamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 2, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei Vercammen, Willies
Absent: None '
Minutes of the ltegular I..~eetlng of December 26, 1944 were
read and approved as read.
Refunds authorized for overpayments
of business license fees for fiscal
year ending June 30, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to refund to ninety individuals
a sum aggregating $1441.56, due to overpayment of business license
fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1945.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 675
N6w Series amending Plmmbing
Regulation Ordinance No. 616
New Series.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vercs~amen, Ordinance
No. 675 New Series amending Section 121 of Plumbing Regulation
Ordinance No. 616 New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Smith, Verca~mmen
Noes: Siemon, Vanderlei, Willis
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council
ad j o~r ned.
NAYOR ~ity $f ~a~ersfield,Callf.
ATTEST::
CIT~ CLERK and Ex-O£1~alo Clerk of the Council
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of the City of akersfield,California
3OO
Bakersfield, California, January 8, 1945
Minutes of the Regular
of Bakersfield, California, held
Hall at eight o'clock P.M.
Present: Garnakis, Norris,
Absent: None
Minutes of the Hegular Meeting
and approved as read.
in the Council Chamber of the
January 8, 1945.
Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen,
Meeting of the Council of the City
City
of January
Willis
1945 were read
City Attorney to prepare Resolution
of Intention to close loth Street
from Union Avenue to Pershing
Street.
A recommendation of the City Planning Co~nIsslon advocati~
steps be taken to close loth Street from Union Avenue to Pershir~i
that
Street was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to
cover by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlel, Willis
Vercammen
Noes: Norris,
Absent: None
iteco~endation of City Planning
Commission re High School Campus
development referred to ttigh School
Board for its infor~ tion.
Con~,~icatlons from the General Manager of the Santa Fe Ral]~ay
Company and the City Planning Commission concerning suggested changes
in plans covering High School Campus development were read, and upon a
motion by Smith, seconded by Verca~nen, a copy of the communication
from the City Planning Cozmmissfon was ordered sent to the High School
Board for study.
claims as
the City Auditor was
City Treasurer to
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for December, 1944.
Upon ~ motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Willis, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of Decerror, 1944 was
received and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris,
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and
authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the
cover the respective amounts.
Bakers field,
California,
January 8, 19~ 5
(Cent 'ct. )
Charter amendment propositions ordered
for election of ~rch 20, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare and submit to the Council for consider-
ation a Resolution proposing a Charter amendment proposition clarifying
certain sections of the Charter pertaining to Fire Department pension
plan, and also a proposition to provide a four year staggered term
for Councilmen.
City Attorney to prepare amend~nt
to License Ordinance providing for
reducing fee for penny pin ball games.
Upon a motion by Carnakts, seconded by Verca~n, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an Emergency Ordinance amending
LiCense Regulation Ordinance Uo. 673 New Series to provide a license
tax of ~3.00 on penny pin ball machines.
Ad j our m=,l¢ nt.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Willis, the
Council adjourned.
~AYOR or,he City of ~e~eld,Califorrd~
ATTEST:.
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio'T~lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
,302
Bakersfield, California, January 15, I~QS.
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 PiN. January 1S, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Smith, Vandcrlei, Vercannnen, Willis
Absent: Siemon
Due to the absence of Mayor Siemon, Councilman Norris
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 8, 1940 were
read and approved as read.
Request from K.C.U.H.S. Board to
close streets south of 4th and east
of "P" Streets referred to Planning
Commission.
A communication from the Kern County Union High School
District advising of the purchase by the district of approximately
36~ acres of land south of 4th and east of "P" Streets for the
purpose of building a high school plant soon after the termination
of the present war hostilities, and asking that the streets
contained within this area be closed and that all property within
a block of the exterior boundaries of the tract be re-zoned
for only residence or apartment house purposes was read, and
upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the matter
was referred to the City Planning Commission for investigation
and recontmendation.
Approval of application to State
Railroad Commission re proposed
Sonora Street overpass.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Willis,
application to the State Railroad Commission pertaining to the
proposed construction of an overpass at Sonora Street and Southern
Pacific Railroad right-of-way was approved as read, and ordered
submitted to the Railroad Commission.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance
No. 676 New Series amending
License Ordinance No. 6~3 New
Series re penny pinball games.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith,
Emergency Ordinance No. 676 I~ew Series amending Subsection 1
of Section ~ of E~ergency Ordinance No. 6~3 New Series to provide
Bakersfield, California, January 15, 1945 (cont'd.)
for a decrease in the license tax to operate penny pinball games to
$3.00 per quarter was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Csrnakis, Norris' Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen,Willis
Noes: None
Absent: Siemon
Reception of Treasurer,s Financial
Report of Firemens' Pension a~Id
Disability Fund for calendar year
ending December 31, 1944.
Upon a motion by Vercarmmen, seconded by Smith, the
Treasurer,s Financial Report of the Firemens' Pension and
Disability Fund for the calendar year ending December 31, 1944
was received and ordered placed on file.
Leave of absence granted Police
Chief Robert B. Powers to accept
State position.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Police
Chief Robert B. Powers was granted a leave of absence without pay
for one year effective February l, 1945, to accept an appointment
by Governor Warren as Law Enforcement Co-Ordinator of the State.
Resolution of appreciation ordered
prepared for John Shortridge, Assistant
City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, City
Attorney Ray Burum was instructed to prepare a Resolution of
Appreciation to John Shortridge, Assistant ~ity Attorney, who
is resigning his position with the City effective Februsy l, 1945.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei,
the Council adjourned.
the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officto Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield,California
Council
304
Bakersfield, California, January 22, 1945
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.
Present:
Absent:
January 22, 1945.
Carnakis, Norris, Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercanumen,Wtllis
None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Approval of appointment of ~ity
Manager as Chairman of Disaster
Com~Gittee by Red Cross.
Upon a motion by Verca~muen, seconded by Vanderlei, the
appointment of City I~na~r Peavy as Chairman of Red Cross Disaster
Committee by the local chapter of the American tied Cross Was appr~ed.
License refund granted
Harry Stanoff.
Upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to refund $20.43 to ttarry
Stanoff, covering refund of unexpired portion of business license
to conduct business of Second Hand Dealer, for quarter ending
April l, 1945.
Acceptance of proposal of Charles
tt. Petersen and Company, C. P.A.
to audit City books and accounts for
fiscal year ending June 30, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, proposal
of Chas. H. Petersen & Company to audit the City books and accounts
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1945 for a flat fee of
$750.00, was accepted.
Petition to close portions of certain
streets referred to Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Willis, petition
presented by Nichols & Smith, and the Kern County Land Company to
close the following streets was referred to the City Planning Commission
for investigation and recormmendation:
Elm, Beech, Myrtle and Spruce between 16th Street
and the A. T. and S. F. right ofwmy; Cedar Street
from 16th Street to Truxtun Avenue; l?th Street
from Pine to Cedar Streets; and the alley running,
east and west beSween 16th Street and the A. T.
and S. F. right of way from Pine to Oak Streets.
Ba er field, California, Jan ry 22, 194 (Co t'd.) 805
Petition to fezone certain blocks
referred to Planning Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, a petition
s~mitted by Nichols & Smith and the Kern County Land Company to
fezone Blocks 41~ C and D, 416 C and D, and 417 C and D to an
E-1 District, was referred to ~e City Planning Commission for
investigation and recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution of Appreciation
tendered to Assistant ~ity Attorney
John Shortridge.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, a
t(esolution of Appreciation tendered to Assistant City Attorney
John Shortridge was adopted as read by the following vote:
Norris, Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen,Willis
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Letter of recommendation ordered
prepared for Mr. Shortridge.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, a
letter of reco~mnen6ation was ordered prepared for ~r. Shortridge.
Allowance of Claims.
Up~?n a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Willis, claims
as audited by the Finance Con~ittee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City
Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the
Council adjourned.
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City of Bakersfield,Calif.
CiTY CEERK and k~-Of~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield,California
306
Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1945
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the ~ity
Hall at eight o'clock P.N. January 29, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Sio~on, Smith~ Vanderlei, Verca~n, Willis
Absent: None
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of January 22, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of t~esolution of Intention
No. 645 proposing to close 10th
Street from Union Avenue to Pershing
Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, Resolution
of Intention No. 645 to close 10th Street fro~ Union Avenue to
Pershing Street was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Siemon~ Smith, Vanderlei, Willis
Noes: Norris, Verca~en
Absent: None
l~tter of Kern County Union HiMh
School Campus development referred
back to City Planning Commission for
further study.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, the ~atter
of the proposed development of the Kern County Union High School
Campus was referred back to the City Planning Commission to consider
the closing of certain streets in the srea instead of a complete
development at this time as approved by the Planning Commission.
Siemon and
Councilmen/Vanderlei voted in the negative on this motion.
Permission granted California Land
and Cattle Company to remove fences,
etc. constructed by them at municipal
farm at expiration of lease.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercar~nen, the
California Land and Cattle Company was given potmission to remove
such fences, pipe lines, water troughs, feed mangers, etc. constructed
by them at the city municipal farm at the expiration of the lease,
with the provision, however, that the City rmy purchase such
facilities at that time rather than have them removed. Councilman
Smith voted in the negative on this motion.
307
Bakersfield, California, January 29, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Petition from Bakersfield Board of
Education to close 17th Street
from A to Cedar Streets referred
to Planning CommisSion.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, a petition
presented by the Bakorsfield Board of ~ucation asking that steps
be taken to close 17th Street from A to Cedar Streets was referred
to the City Planning Commission for reco~mmendation.
Petition from Kern River Foundry
for sanitary sewer connection
referred to Engineer.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, a
petition presented by the Kern River Foundry asking for permission to
connect with the City sanitary sewer was referred to the City
Engineer for report.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
MA~O~ o~ the City of ~akersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:.
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
308
Bakersfield, California, February 5, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 5, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercmimen, Willis
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 29, 1945
were read and approved as read.
Refund of business license
to H. J. ttoeppel.
Upon a motion by Vander!ei, seconded by Norris, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $12.50 to H. J. Hoeppel covering refund of unused portion of
business license to conduct wholesale produoe business.
Permit granted Foster Deaton
to engage in business of
automobile dealer.
No protests or objections having been received, upon
a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, a permit was granted
Foster Deaton to engage in the business of automobile dealer
at 3350 Chester Avenue.
Petition filed for election to
exclude from the City the north
half of East California Avenue from
Union Avenue to Washington Avenue.
A petition signed by 866 qualified electors of the
City asking that a special election be held for the purpose of
voting on a proposition to exclude from the limits of the City the
north half of East California Avenue from Union Avenue to Washington
Avenue was read, and upon a motion by Verca~men, seconded by
Smith, the petition was received and the City Clerk instructed
to inform the Lern County Board of Supervisors of the filing of
the petition.
Adoption of Resolution approving
Ch~ter amendments to be voted
upon March 20~ 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Willis, a
resolution proposing amendments to the City Charter to be
submitted to a vote of the electors of the City at a special election
to be held Narch 20, 1945, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderle!, Vercammen, Willis
}Joes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Election Proclamation
calling a special election for
}~rch 20, 1948 to vote on proposed
C?~rter amendments.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakls, an
Election Proclamation calling a special election to be held
~;~rch 20, 1945 to vote on~ roposed Charter amendments was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Sicmort, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by C rnakis, seconded by Willis, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the City
Auditor was authcr ized and instructed to issue
Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a notion by Smith,
Council adjourned.
warrants on the City
seconded by Vercammen, the
MAYOR theirsfield, Call f.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield,California
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Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1945
M~nutes of the Hegular 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.
Present: Carnakis, Norris,
Absent: Smith
M~nutes of the Regular
read and approved as read.
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: Norris
Absent: Smith
February 13, 1945.
Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Neeting of February 5, 1945 were
Appropriation r~de to help defray
expenses incurred in establishment
and maintenance of Bakersfield
Youth Center.
Upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Carnakis, an
appropriation of $5,000.00 was made to help defray cost of
establishing and maintaining Bakersfield Youth Center in the McMahan
Building at 18th and H Streets, the money to be expended under the
supervision of the City i'~nager and in compliance with City Charter
provisions. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for January, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Willis, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of January, 1945
was received and ordered placed on file.
Salaries of election officers and
rental to be allowed for polling places
fixed for election of ~rch 20, 1945.
Upon a mstion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, election
officers' salaries serving at the election to be held on ~arch ~0, 1945
was fixed at $10.00 each, excepting the officers serving in Consolidated
Precinct No. 3, whose salaries shall be ~15.00 each. The fees to
be allowed to owners of polling places used was fixed at $10.00.
The City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants in
these amounts.
Bakersfield, California, February l~, 1945 (COnt,d~ll
Hesolution of Intention ordered to
close certain streets and alleys
near Santa Fe Reservation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, the
recommendations submitted by the City Planning Co~ssion pertaining to
the closing of the following mentioned streets and alleys was
accepted, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the
necessary Resolution of Intention and to see that all proper steps
are taken to insure that the conditions to the closing set outin the
report of the Planning Cormmission are complied with prior to the ~ubmiss-
ion to the Council of the final resolution to close.
Elm, Beech, Nyrtle and Spruce between 16th Street
and the A. T. and S. F. right of way; Cedar Street
from 16th Street to Truxtun Avenue; 17th Street
from A to Pine Streets; and the alley running east
and west between 16th Street and the A. T. and S.F.
right of way from P~ne to Oak Streets.
The alleys through Blocks 415 C, 41~ D, 416 C, 416 D,
41~ C 417 D and 421 D.
Hesolution of Intention ordered to
close certain streets in new H~gh
School Campus area.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Verca~men, a
recommendation from the City Planning Commission pertaining to the
closing of certain streets in the new H~gh SChool Campus area located
south of 4th Street and east of "P" Street was accepted, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary Eesolution of
Intention and to see that all proper steps are taken to insure
that the conditions to the closing set out in the report of the
Planning Commission are complied with prior to the submission to the
Council of the final resolution to close.
Premission granted State Division of
Highways to erect radio tower in
Weill Park.
I~pon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by N~rris, the State
Division of H~ghways was granted permission to erect a radio tower in
Weill Park under certain conditions.
New Report submitted by City Planni.ng
Commission pertaining to proposed H.igh
School Campus development.
A report submitted by the City Planning Co~muission perts~iuing
to a re-hearing on the matter of the proposed development of the
Kern County Union ttigh School Campus was read, and upon a motion by
Willis, seconded by Norris, the report was received and ordered placed
on file. ~
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Bakersfield, California, February 15, 1945
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnak!s,
the Council a~journed.
seconded by Vercammen,
(Cont'd.,,~,
NAY0~F THE CITY 0F BAKERSFIELD,CALI~IA
ATTEST:
C TY~/CLEHK an~ci, Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
313
Bakersfield, Ca-!ifornia, February 19, 1945
Minutes of the Regular ~,~eetlng of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 19, 1945.
Present.C
· arnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith,
Absent: None
Council of the City
Chamber of the City
Vanderlei, Vercammen,
of February 13, 1945
Willis
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
were read and approved as read.
Authorization of ~1500 to be
expended in connection with plans
and specifications for Sonora
Street Overhead.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Verca~mmen, authorization
was granted to expend approximately ~500 for the purpose of
obtaining information on the bearing value of the soil to determine.
if piling is to be used in connection with the construction of the
proposed Sonora Street Overhead. Also a warrant for ~1000 was
authorized to be issued to the State Department of Public Works
to pay for a detailed checking of the completed plans and
specifications and the preparation of an architectural rendering
of the Sonora Street Overhead.
Permit granted Kern River Foundry
to connect with City sanitary sewer.
Upon a motion by Verca~mmen, seconded by Carnakis, the
Kern Hiver Foundry located on 34th Street was gramted permission to
make 4 inch connection with the City sanitary sewer, providing a
~25~
flat fee of e ~ is paid for a ten year service privilege.
Adoption of Election Proclamation
calling a special election for March 20,
1945 to vote on the exclusion of the
north half of East California Avenue
from Union Avenue to ~ashington Avenue.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, an Election
Proclamation calling for a Special Election to be held on ~arch 20,
1945 to vote on a proposition to exclude from the limits of the City
the north half of East California Avenue between Union Avenue and
Washington Avenue was approved.
314
Bakersfield, Callfornla~ February 19, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Approval of two ballots forms to
be used at election to be held
~rch 20, 1945.
Upon a ~tion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, two
ballot forms to be used at the Nominating and Special Election to
be held ~rch 20, 1945 were approved.
Adoption of Hesolution authorizing
application to be made to the State
for ~9,000.00 to help defray cost
of preparation of plans and specifications-
Kern Co:~nty High School Campus development.
Upon a motion by Vanderlel, seconded by Willis, a
Resolution authorizing an application be made to the State for
~9,O00.OO, to be matched by a llke sum from the Kern County
High School District, to be used for the preparation of plans
and specifications for the proposed development of the Kern
County Union High School Campus, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Verca~,~en, Willis
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vanderlel, seconded by Smith, claims
as audited by the Finance CoK~nlttee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized and ~nstructed to issue warrants on the
City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Willis, the
Council adjourned.
l,~'~fO~of the City of Bakersfield,Ca~.~i'-
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-~Officio Clerk ~ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield,Californ~
315
Bakersfield, California, February 26, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. February 26, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Smith, Vanderlei Verca~men, Willis
Absent: Siemon ,
Due to the absence of ~yor Siemon, Councilman Norris
acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Application received from A. T. & S. F,
Railway Company for renewal of franchises
expiring February 26, 1945.
An application from the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company for
a fifty year renewal of the franchises which were originally granted
under the terms of Ordinances Nos. 40, 56 and 78 of the City of
Bakersfield, Ordinance No. 72 of the Town of Kern, and Ordinance
No. 62 of the County of Kern was read, and upon a motion by Smith,
seconded by Carnakis, the application was received and the matter
laid over for thirty days.
Acceptance of City Clerk's certified
list of candidates to appear on ballots
to be used at Election of March 20, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Clerk's certified list of names of qualified candidates to appear
on ballots to be used at the Nominating Election to be held March 20~.
1945 for office of Councilman and Member of Board of Education was
accepted, and the names ordered printed on all sample and official
ballots and incorporated in the election proclamation.
Approval of Election Proclamation calling
a Nominating Election to be held Tuesday,
March 20, 1945.
Upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Smith, an Election
Proclamation calling a Nominating Election to be held Tuesday,
March 20, 1945, was approved.
Permit granted H. D. Faircloth to engage
in business of Automobile dealer at
1320-21st Street.
No protests or objections having been presented, upon a
motion by Smith, seconded by Vercarmnen, H. D.Fetrcloth was granted permisst.~n
to engage in the business of Automobile Dealer at 1320-21st Street.
316
Bakersfield, California, Februby 26, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Date of hearing set on proposed
closing of 10th Street from Union
Avenue to Pershing Street, under
Resolution of Intention No. 645.
This being the time set to present written protests to
the Council against the proposed closing of 10th Street from Union
Avenue to Pershing Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 64~, a
protest signed by 15 property owners was read, and upon a motion by
Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakts, 8 otclock P.M. Monday, March 5,
1945 was fixed as the time for hearing on this matter before
the City gouncil.
Re-appointment of Walter Wickersham
as Member of Police Department Civil
Service Con, mission.
Upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by,Jills,
Walter Wickersham was re-appointed Member of the Police Department
Civil Service Commission for a six year term expiring December 31,
Communication ordered sent to
A. T. Mercier, President Southern
Pacific Company re removal of
cattle corral.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, a
communication was ordered sent to Mr. A. T. Mercier, President of the
Southern Pacific Company, advising that unless immediate steps are
taken to remove the cattle corral located at Kentucky and Haley
Streets, action will be taken at once by the City to abate the
nuisance.
Condition of taxi cabs referred to
City Manager for correction.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, the City
Manager was instructed to contact all taxicab companies in the City
and inform them that if the taxicabs are not put in good condition
immediately, steps will be taken to remove the cabs from the
streets until such time as they are properly repaired. The City
Manager requested 30 days time to accomplish the desired results.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith,
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield,
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seconded by Willis, the
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Bakersfield, California, March 5, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
317
City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the '~ity
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. Monday, ~rch 8, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 26, 1948 were
read and approved as read.
Hearing on proposed closing of a
portion of loth Street Under
Resolution of Intention No. 648.
This being the time set for hearing on the matter of the
proposed closing of loth Street from Union Avenue to Pershing Street,
under Resolution of Intention No. 648, all present were invited to be
heard, both for and against the proposed closing. A number of oral
arguments were presented by both opponents and proponents of the
closing. After due consideration was given by the Council to both
written and oral arguments, it was moved by Norris, seconded by
Vanderlei, that the protests be allowed and sAstained. The motion
failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Norris, Van~erlei, Vercammen
Noes: Carnakis, Siemon,Smith, Willis
Absent: None
Adoption of kesolution closing
a portion of loth Street, under
hesolution of Intention No, 648.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, all protests
both written and oral against the closing of loth Street from
Union Avenue to Pershing Street were overruled, and a resolution
ordering the closing of the street was adopted as read by the followi~
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Willis
Veroammen
Noes: Norris,
Absent: None
City Manager recommended for appointment
on League of California Cities committee
on airports and aviation.
Upon a motion by Willis,
was recommended for appointment to
committee on sirports and aviation.
seconded by Norris, the City Manager
the League of California Cities
"!1~ II1~I I!I]11 , 'Trl
318
Bakersfield, California, March 5, 1945 (Contd.)
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
audited by the Finance Cormuittee were
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants
City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Vercammen,
allowed, and the City
on the
the
claims as
ATTEST:
e City of Bakersfield.Calif.
of the City of Bakersfield,California
Bakersfield, ~rch 12, 1945 ~1.9
Hall at
Present:
Absent:
Minutes of the Regular
and approved as read.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in Re Council ~hamber of the City
eight otclock P.M. March 12, 1945.
Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vereammen, Wil~[ts
None
Meeting of ~rch 5, 1945 were read
Acceptance of advice from Southern Pacific
Company re early removal of cattle corral
at Kentucky and Haley Streets.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, a co~unication
from Mr. A. T. Mercier, president of the Southern Pacific Company,
advising that the cattle corral located at Kentucky and Haley Streets
would be removed at an early date, was accepted and ordered placed
Reception of City Treasurer's
Financial I~eport for February, 1945.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer's Financial Heport for the month of February, 1945 was
received and ordered placed on file.
Additional appropriation of $1100
made for foundation investigation
of proposed Sonora Street overhead.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, an additional
appropriation of $1100 was made for foundation investigation of the
proposed Sonora Street overhead.
Approval of preliminary plan for
Corporation Yard development.
Upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Carnakis, the preliminary
plan for the Corporation Yard development was approved.
Approval of plan for realignment
of 24th Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, plan showing
realignment of 24th Street was approved,
to proveed with negotiations to acquire
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by VercarmUen, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST: NAYOR~~h~
e
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offlcio~Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield,California
on file.
and the City ~nager was authorized
the necessary rights-of-way.
City of Bakersfield,Calif.
Bakersfield, California, March 19, 1945
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. Narch 19, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Matter of furnishing financial aid
for establishment of Youth Center
in East Bakersfield deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Willis, the
matter of furnishing financial aid for the establishment and operation
of a Youth Center in East Bakersfield, sponsered by the East
Bakersfield Progressive Club, was lald over one week for consideration.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Willis, 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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Wi~llis, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST~
MA City ~o~~ ' ~
Bakersfi.~-ld, C~ 1.
/~/~Lk an~ Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, ~arch 26, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 26, 1948.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Neeting of March 19, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
%doption of ~esolution approving
management by the Housing Authority
of the County of Kern of 100 emergency
war houses.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Willis, a Resolution
approving the management by the Housing Authority of the County
of Kern of 100 emergency war houses being built by the Federal
Public Housing Authority for the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific
Railroad employees in the City was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Noes: None
Absent: None
Authorization given to send Police
officer to FBI school at Washington,
D.C. for fourteen weeks course.
Upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Smith, authorization
was given to send a Police officer to Washington D.C. for a fourteen
weeks course in the FBI school with a limitation of $800.00 for expenses~.
plus the regular salary~hile absent at the schoo$, provided that the
officer on his return to Bakersfield will agree to remain in the employ
of the City for two years or refund the $800.00 expended by the City
for the expenses.
Date set for hearing on proposed
re-zoning of area between Fourth
Street and Brundage Lane and "P"
and "V" Streets.
A certifia&te of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission approving and recommending the re-zoning of the following
described property from an A District to an R-3 District was read, and
upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the certificate was
received, and eight o'clock P.M. April 9, 1945 was fixed as the time
for hearing'on this matter before the Council:
322 .......
Bakersfield, California, l~arch 26, 1948 (Cont'd.)
Beginning at a point in the south line of 4th
Street and its intersection with the
west line of V Street; thence westerly
along the south line of 4th Street to a
point 308.28 feet west of the wes~ line
of P Street; thenca southerly on a line
parallel to the west line of P Street
to a point 180 feet north of the north
line of Brundage Lane; thence easterly on
a line 180 feet north of and parallel to
the north line of Brundage Lane to the west
line of V Street; thence northerly along the
west line of V Street to the point of
beginning.
Date set for hearing on proposed
re-zoning of property along West 16th
Street.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission approving and recommending the re-zoning of property along
West 16th Street between Pine and Oak Streets was read, and upon
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Verca~muen, the certificate was
received and eight o'clock P.M. April 9, 194§ was fixed as the
time for hearing on this matter before the ouncil. C ·
Date set for hearing on petition to
re-zone property at the intersection
of llth and "N" Streets.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission disapproving a petition to re-zone property at the intersection
of 11th and "N" Streets from an R-3 to a C-1 district was read, and
upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the certificate was
received and eight o'clock P.M. April 9, 1945 was fixed as the time
for hearing on this matter before the Council.
Petition signed by electors of the City
for special election Santa Fe Franchise
referred to City Attorney for legal opinion.
A petition signed by electors of the City asking that a
special election be held for the purpose of voting on whether or not a
fifty year franchise will be granted to the A. T. and S. F. Railway
Oompany to maintain and operate railroad tracks in accordance with
petition filed by the A. T. and S. F. t~ailway Company on February 24,
1945, was presented to the Council, and upon amotion by Smith, seconded
by Carnakis, the petition was referred to the City Attorney for opinion
as to whether or not it complies with all legal requirements.
BAKERSFIELD California, March 26, 1945 (Cont,d.~age 325
Results of canvass of election returns
of Nominating and Special Election
held March 20, 1945.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the
the Nominating and Special Election held Tuesday, March 20,
the absentee vote, were ordered
returns of
1945, including
canvassed with the following results:
Candidates for
Councilman
FIRST WARD
Gus Vercammen
SECOND WARD
Edward G. Norris
THIRD WARD
Manuel J.Carnakts
FOURTH WARD
Jake Vanderlel
FIFTH WARD
Raymond J. Cross
Sidney Parks
W. C. Willis
SIXTH WARD
Thomas J. Ott
Alfred Siemon
SEVENTH WARD
Candidates for Member PROPOSITION NO. 1
of Board of Education Charter Amendment
Bakersfield School District Fire Dept. Pension
341 Votes
331 Votes
291 Votes
2?9 Votes
362 Votes
66 Votes
312 Votes
253 Votes
483 Votes
YES
2494 Votes
Chas. N. Fuller 962 Votes NO
596 Votes
Ray Meagher 2740 Votes
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Frank E.West 2952 Votes Charter Amendment
Term of Councilmen
YES
1751 Votes
NO
1368 Votes
PROPOSITION NO.
Exclusion of
Portion of East
California
Avenue
FOR
200V Votes
AGAINST
781 Votes
Arthur C. Ryder
Harry G. Smith
287 Votes
268 Votes
Councilmen from six wards of the
City declared elected.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
were declared elected members of the
for a term beginning April 23, ~45:
seconded by Norris, the following
Council of the City of Bakersfield
Ward No. 1
Ward No. 2
Ward No. 3
Ward No. 4
Ward No. 6
Ward No. V
Gus Vercammen
Edward G. Norris
Manuel J. Carnakis
Jake Vanderlei
Alfred Siemon
Arthur C. Ryder
324 Bakersfield, California, l~rch 26, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Two members of Bakersfield Board
of Education declared elected.
Upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Vanderlei, the
following were declared elected Members of the Board of Education
of the Bakersfield School District for a four year term beginning
~lay 1, 1945:
Ray Meagher
Frank E. West
2V40 Votes
2952 Votes
Three propositionSdeclared carried.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the following
propositions were declared carried by the following vote:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Charter Amendment
Fire Dept. Pension
PROPOSITION No. 2
Charter Amendment
Term of Councilmen
YES , ~YE~
2494 Votes 'l'V51' Votes
N0 NO
596 Votes 1368 Votes
PROPOSITION NO. 3
Exclusion of Portion
of East California
Avenue
YES
2007 Votes
NO
~1 Votes
Approval of Election Proclamation
calling a General Election for the
Fifth Ward to be held Tuesday,
April 10, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, an
Election Proclamation calling a General Election to be held
in the Fifth Ward of the City on Tuesday, April 10, 1945, was
approved.
Auditor
Salaries of Election officers and
fees for private polling places fixed
for General Election of april 10, 1945.
Upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Vercammen, the City
was authorized and instructed to pay each election
officer serving at the General Election in the Fifth Ward to be
held April 10, 1945, the sum of $10.00, and authorization was
granted to pay the owners of each polling place used the
sum of $10.00
i F41 ~11111~1 I~'
Bakersfield, California, I~rcy 26, 1945 (Cont'd.)
325
the
d j ournment.
Upon a motton by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith,
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
~AYOR ~d, Calif.
of the ~ouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
326
Bakersfield, California, April 2, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 2, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlel Vercammen, Willis
Absent: None '
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of ~,~rch 26, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Petition from Marvin Berry to close
portion of Q Street referred to
Planning Cormmission.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Willis, a
petition presented by ~rvin Berry asking that a portion of
Q Street be closed was referred to the City Planning Commission.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 646 to close portions of Elm, Beech,
Myrtle, Spruce, Cedar and 1Vth Streets,
and alley through Blocks 415-C to 417-D.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Smith, tiesolution
of Intention No. 646 proposing to close portions of Elm, Beech, I~yrtle,
Spruce, Cedar and 1Vth Streets, and alley through Blocks 415-C to
41V-D, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Verca~en, Willis
Noes: None
Absent: None
adoption of ~'esolution of Intention
No. 647 to close 17th Street from A
to Cedar Streets and alley in Block
4~l-D.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Willis, i~esolution
of Intention No. 647 proposing to close 1Vth Street between A
and Cedar Street and the alley in Block 42l-D was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Verca~muen, seconded by Carnakis, claims
as audited by the Finace Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City
Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Bakersfield
, California, April 2, 1945 (Cont'd.)
327
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vercarmmen, seconded by Carnakis, 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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, the
Council adjourned.
NAYOR ~ ~-h~-~i~y o-~ Bakersf:M ld~'if.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offici~o--Clerk of tile Council
of the City of Bakersfield ,California
"' !~I:!1]~!111 ~ 'r -III ,,
328
Bakersfield, California, April 9, 1945
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.N. April 9, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Absent: None
Ninutes of the ~egular Neeting of April 2, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
Petition for zoning change of
property at llth and N Streets
denied.
This being the time set for hearing on a proposed change
of zoning of property at the intersection of llth and N Streets from
an R-3 District to a C-1 District, all persons present were given
the opportunity to present arguments for and against the proposed
change. After having considered the arguments for and against the
proposition, together wi~ the written petitions and protests on fiIe,
upon a motion by Srith, seconded by Norris, the petition to change
the zone was denied.
Zoning ordinance district map ordered
changed covering reclassification of
property between P and V Streets and
4th and Brundage Lane.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed change
of zoning of property in an area from P to V Streets and 4th Street
to Brundage Lane from an A District to a H-3 District and no
protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by
Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the changes recommended by the City
Planning Commission were approved and the Building Inspector was
instructed to change the district z~p to conform.
Zoning ordinance district map ordered
ch~nged covering reclasslfication of
property on west 16th Street.
This being the time set for hearln~ on proposed change of
zoning reclassiflcations on property along west 16th Street near Oak
Street and no protests or objectioDs having been received, upon a
motion by Willis, seconded by Smith, the changes recommended by the
City Planning Commission were approved and the Building Inspector was
instructed to change the district map to conform.
Bakersfield, California, April 9,
1945 (Cont'd.)
329
Certificate of sufficiency filed
requesting submission to electors
of petition filed by A. T. and S. F. Railway
Company for railroad franchise.
A certificate of sufficiency filed by the City Clerk
of a petition signed by 586 registered qualified electors of the City
asking that a special election be held for the purpose of submitting
to the electors a proposition as to whether or not an application
presented by the A. T. and S. F. Railway Company for a railroad
franchise be granted was read, and upon a motion by Vetear,men, seconded
by Vanderlei, the certificate was accepted and a special election was
called to be held Tuesday', June 19, 1945 on the question.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for Narch, 1945.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of ~arch, 1945 was
received and ordered placed on file.
City Engineer instructed to change
plaque marker on Colonel Baker S~atue.
In accord with a request submitted by the Kern County
Historical Society,'upon a motion by Willis, seconded by Carnakis,
the City Engineer was instructed
change the desgination marker on
of the City Hall.
to arrange, when possible, to
the Thomas Baker statue in front
Approval of plan for storm drain and
paving work on Cedar and 17th Streets.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, a plan for
the construction of a storm drain along 17th and Cedar Streets between
A Street and Truxtun Avenue and the construction of a five inch
asphalt concrete pavement, together with concrete curbs and gutters,
on Cedar Street between Truxtun Avenue and 1Vth Street was approved,
to be constructed by the Bakersfield School District as a condition
to the closing of a portion of 1Vth Street.
City Attorney to prepare amendment
to refrigeration installation
ordinance No. 341 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Section i of
Ordinance No. 341 New Series to provide that a permit must be secured
from the Fire Department before the installation of refrigeration
plants is cormmenced. ~
330
Bakersfie]d, Cal~ornia, April 9, 1945
(Cont 'd. )
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Smith,
adjourned.
seconded by Willis, the Council
NA OR t--he~field,Cal~f.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
331
Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1945
Ninutes of the Regular ~eeting of
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 16, 1945.
Present: Carnakls, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Venderlei, Vercammen,
Absent: None
the Council of the City
City
Willis
Ninutes of the Regular I~eeting of April 9, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
new circus and carnival regulation
ordinance.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to orepare a new circus and carulval
regulation ordinance.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 6VV New
Series amending Ordinance No. 541
New Series re installation of
refrigerating plants.
Upon a motion by Vercaz.muen, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance
No. 6VV New Series amending Section 1 of Emergency Ordinance No. 341
New Series relating to the construction and maintenance of refrigera'zing
plants was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Smith, 9anderlei, Vercammen, Willis
Noes: None
Absent: None
Allowance of Claims.'
Upon a motion by Ca~mkis, seconded by Norris, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were~lowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City
treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Canvass of election returns for
General Election in Fifth Ward
April lO, 1945.
This bein~ the time set to canvass the returns of the General
Election held in the Fifth Ward of the City on April 10, 1945 the
returns, includin~ the absentee vote, were canvassed, and upon a motion
by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the following results were approved
for Councilman of the Fifth Ward:
Raymond J. Cross
W. C. Willis
521 Votes
485 Votes
332
Bakersfield, California, April 16, 1945 (Cont~d.)
Raymond J. Cross declared elected
as Councilman of the Fifth Ward.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Willis, Raymond J.
Cross was declared elected Councilman to represent the Fifth Ward
of the City for a term beginning April 25, 1945.
Adjourrnnent.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercaruuen,
the Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and ~-Offtclo Clerk of the ~-~ncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, April 23,
1945
333
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the Cit~
Hall at eight O~clock P.M. April 25, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercarmmen
Absent: Smith, Willis
Ninutes of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 1945 were
read and apnroved as read.
Councilmen take office.
The business of the present Council now having been completed,
upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by Vanderle!, the Council adjourned
and the Councilmen elected to serve the City for terms beginning on
this date were administered the oath of office, the following betn~
present:
Carnakis,
Cross, Norris, Hyder, Siemon, Vandertei, Vercammen
Appointment of Councilman Van~erlei
as temporary presiding officer.
Upon a motion by Carnakls, seconded by Norris, Councilman
Vanderlei was appointed temporary presiding officer.
Councilman Alfrem $iemon appointed
president of the Counell and Mayor
of the City.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, Councilman
Alfred Siemon was appointed president of the Council and Mayor of the City
Terms of individual Councilmen
fixed.
The Council then proceeded to determine by lot which
four me:~ers of the new Council shall hold office for a four year
period and which three members shall hold office for a two year pe:ciod.
Councilmen Carnakis, Ryder, Vanderlei and Verca~mmen were
found to have received four year terms, and ~ouncilmen Cross, Norris
ad Siemon were found to have received two year terms.
Appointment of standing Finance
Committee.
,Mayor Siemon at this time appointed Councilmen Carnakis,
Vanderlei and Ryder as the standing Finance Committee.
Appointment of Councilman Cross as
~ember of the City Planning Cormmission.
Upon a motion by Vercammen,seconded by Norris, Councilman
Cross was appointed a Member of the City Planning Commission.
334
Bakersfield, California, April 23, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Application of ~.lrs. W. M. Coombs
to connect with sanitary sewer
referred to City Manager.
A petition presented by Nrs. W. M. Coombs asking for
permission to connect an eight unit court, situated outside the City
at the intersection of Flower and Williams Street, to the City
sanitary sewer was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Vercammen, the matter was referred to the City ~nager.
Permit granted Santa Fe Railway
Company to make two connections to
the City sanitary sewer system for
the disposal of industrial waste.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, an application
of the Santa Fe Railway Company for permission to make two connectioas
to the City sanitary sewer system f~r the disposal of industrial
waste from the Santa Fe reservation was approvc~, and the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an agreement to cover, in line
with the recommendation s~$mitted by the City Enginoer.
C~ty Manager instructed to have weeds
eliminated where fire hazard exists.
Upon a motion' by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen, the
City Manager was instructed to arrange to have weeds eliminated
on City properties were fire hazards
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakls,
the Council adjourned.
exist.
seconded by Vanderlel,
~YO~ ~'°'~ '~
City of Bakersfleld,Cal.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Plx-~fTioc Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
Bakersfie]d~ California, ~pril $0, 1945
335
~inutes of the t[egular I~eetinf] of the Co~mcil of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 30, 19,t5.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryd~r, Siemon, Vander2ei, Vercammen
Absent: None '
~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of ~,pril 23, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Donation made to al~fornka Highway
Patrolmen's Clut~ for decorating
streets for rodeo.
Upon a motion by Vercar~men, seconSed by Carnakis, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant for ~166.66 to help
defray the cost of decoratlnf] City streets for rodeo to be sponsored
by California Hi?hway Patrolr~en's Club of Kern County.
City ~ttorney instructed to prepare
ordinance chan?ing name of Poplar
Street to Olive Street.
In accordance with a req~est submitted by Nichols and
Smith, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance changing the name
of Poplar Street to Olive Street.
C.P.A. audit report for six months
period ending December 31, 1944
referred to Finance Cormmittee.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vercar~aen, the
certified public accountant's audit report for the six months
period ending Dacenber 31, 1944 was referred to the Finamce Committee.
Petition of Mrs. W. ~.~. Coombs to
connect with City sanitary sewer
denied.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by I~yder, petition
presented by 1.~irs. ¥[. 1,.I. Coorobs to cor~nect eight unit court at
Flower and ~illiams Street with City sanitary sewer was denied,
and the City ~Ianager was instructed to inform ~rs. Coorobs of the
decision of the Council.
336
Bakersfield, California, April 50, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Petition to protect exposed banks of
mill ditch received.
A communication from the secretary of the Cooks and
Waiters' Alliance requestin~z that steps be taken to erect some forln
of safety appliance along the exposed banks of the mill ditch was read,
and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakffs, the City
Attorney was instructed to look into the matter and deternine
whether or not the Kern County Lan~ Company is legally obligated
and ~ill accomplish the fencing of the ditch.
Upon a
adjourned.
nd j ou rnment .
motion by Norris, seconded by Ryder, the Council
MAYOR~~ City o~sfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
--~-ITY~C~t~'~io Cler~ of the ~ouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
337
Bakersfi~!d, California, ~ay 7, 1945
~,~inutes of the Regular I~eetlng of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, Ca]ifornla, held in the Co~ncil Char~ber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.}~. ~.qay ~ 1945.
Present:Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder Siemon, Vandertei, Vercammen
Absent: None '
Minutes of the Regular ~4eeting of April 50, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Ordinance ~.[o. 6~8
New S changing name of Poplar
~.eries · .
Street to Olive Street.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderle~, Ordinance
No. 6~8 New Series changing the name of Poplar Street to Olive Street
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: ~one
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution proDosin~ a
Charter amendment re minimum age of
appointees to Police Department.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, a resolution
proposing an amendment to the City Charter relating to the minimum
age of appointees to the Police DeDartment was adopted as read by
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Cross, Ryder,
Noes: Norris, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Siemon, Vercammen
Former action of ~ouncJ. 1 reconsidered
and June 26, 1945 set as new date for
special election.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Verca~mmen, former
action o~ the City Council taken on April 9, 1945 settln[7 June
as the date for holding a special election on petition from the
Sant8 Fe Railway Company for a franchise was reconsidered, and
June 26, 1945 set as the new date for holding the election.
Adoption of Election proclamation
calling a special election for
June ~6, 1945, to vote on proposed
Charter amendment.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, an Election
Proclamation calling a special election to be held June 26, 194~ to vote
on a proDosed amendment to the City Charter, was adopted.
"II ~ll[IJllJl
338 ....
Bakersfield alifornla, Nay 7, 1945 (Conttd.)
City Auditor authorized to transfer
funds.
Upon a motion by Vender/el, seconded by Norris, the City
Auditor was authorized to make the following transfer of funds:
From the General Fund to the Cash Basis Fund
From the Post War Planntn~ to the Cash Basis Fund
From the Equipment Replacement to the Cash Basis Fund
Allowance of Claims.
20,000.
25,000.
~30,000.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlel, claims
as audited by the Finance Cormmittee were allowed, and the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer
to cover the respective amounts.
adoption of resolution accepting deed
o70~ acres of land for municipal
farm.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, a
resolution accepting a deed from the Kern County Land Company
for 370~ acres of land as an addition to the municipal farm was
adopted.
.City Auditor authorized and instructed
to issue warrant to Bakersfield Abstract
Company to pay for land.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for ~18,500
in payment for 370~ acres of land to be used as an addition to the
municipal farm.
Extension of agreement with t{obinson
Fertilizer Company for sludge.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, an agreement
Robinson Fertilizer Company to pay the City $4.50 per ton
sewage treatment plant sludge was extended for five years from
30, 1945.
City Attorney to prepare new electrical
and building ordinance.
with the
for
June
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seco~ ed by Norris, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a new electrical regulation
ordinance to provide for the adoption of the Pacific Coast Electrical
Code for residential work, and also to prepare a new building
regulation ordinance,adopting the latest advisable revised issue of the
Uniform Building Code.
339
Bakersfield, California, May 7, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Verca~e~,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Carnakts, the
NAYOR~f the sfield,Calif.
ATTEST ::
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offic~ Clerk of the Council
~of the City of Bakersfield, California
340
Bakersfie]d, California, ~y 14, 1945
l~linutes of the Regular f.~eetin~ of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. May 14, 1945.
Present: Carnakis. Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei Vercammen
Absent: None '
Minutes of the }{e~ular Heetin~ of ~,~ay V, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
City Attorney, 1,~anager and Engineer
to prepare one or more ordinances to
be submitted to electors re spplicatlon
for franchise fo~- Santa Fe Railway.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Attorney was instructed to ~ive careful study as to what should locally
be presented to the people as a proposit~on, or propositions, at the
special election to be held June 26, 1945, pertaining to application
for franchise filed by the A. T. and S. F. Railway Comply, and if~
in his opinion, one or more ordinances are necessary to be prepared,
to do so with the assistance of the ~Ity Manager and (~i~y Engineer.
Adoption of rese!ution ach'ocatlug
snnexatlon of ' ~
adja~'ent areas to the
C' ty
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlel, a
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: ~!one
r~so!utffor~ a~vocatin~ a~d doclaring to be
areas to the City be a~sxed thereto, was
following vote:
Cross, Norris, Ityder,
desirable that a~.iacent
adopted as read by the
Siemon, Vandoric!, Vercammen
Reception of City Treasurer's
~tn,~ncial ~eport for April., 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded b.~r Norris, the City
Treasurer's Finarcial Report for the month of April, 1945 was
received and ordered placed on .file.
Pet~t~on and certificate of City
Clerk filed requesting adoption by
Council of an ordinance or submission
of same to electors re establishment
of mlnffn~n~ basic pay.
A petition signed Oy 2411 persons claiming to be registered
q~mlifled electors of the City petitioning the Council to pass an
~rdinamce or call a special election for the pur?ose of submitting to
341
Bakersfield, California, ~ay 14, ]945 (Cont'd.)
the electors of the City at a special elect~on, an ordinance estab.[ishimg
a mlnimmn basic salary or wage for certain officers and employees
of the City was ff]e,] together with a certificate by the City ~.e~
~eclaring the petition to be sufficient. No action was taken by the
Council on the r~atter.
Allowance of claims.
U~on a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris,
audited by the Pinan~e Co~ittee were allowed, and
was a~tborized and instructed to issue warrants on
to cover the respective amounts, with the exception
Union Oil Company for [~130.73, which was disappzoved, due to discrepancy
between ~nvoices and purchase orders.
claims, as
the C~ty t~uditor
the City Treasurer
of a claim of the
Installation of fire alarm system
ordered included in list of Post War
projects.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, the Cou:scil
ordered the incl~sion of the construction of a fire a~arm syste~ in
the llst of Post War Projects, at an estimated cost of ~300,000.
City M~nager Instructed to call for
bids to furnish gasoline to be used
by City for fiscal year ending
June 30, 194~o
Upon a motion ~,~ Norris, seconded by Ryder, the City
I~nager was instructed to call for bids to furnish all gasoline to be
used by the City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1946.
Ad j ournine nt.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Norris, the
Council adjourned.
'OR o~-the ( '. ,Calif.
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersf lelY, Califor~ia
Bakersfield, California, May 21, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. May 21, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder,
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Siemon~ Vanderlei, Vercammen
of May 14, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
Refund of tax penalties ordered paid
to Albert C. Finn.
Upon a motion by Verca~nen, seconded by ~arnakis, a petition
filed by Albert C. Finn asking for a refund of $6.44 overpayment of
tax penalties was allowed, and the City Auditor authorized to issue
a warrant.
Petition for cancelation of delinquent
taxes on properties acquired by Kern
County High School District referred to
City Attorney.
Three petitions submitted by Kern County Union High School
District asking for cancelation of 1939 delinquent taxes on three
pieces of property in Block 35?, Bakersfield, acquired by the HSgh
School District July 15, 1939 were read, and upon a motion by
Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakts, .the matter was referred to the City
Attorney for legal opinion.
Approval of agreement with Santa Fe
Railway re two temporary sanitary
sewer connections.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, an agreement
with the A. T. and S. F. Railway Company permitting two temporary
connections with the City sanitary sewer system for the disposal of
industrial waste from the railway reservation was approved, and the
Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the instrument.
Approval of remote control radio
system for Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the Council
approved the installation of a radio remote control system in
the Fire Department, at an estim~ed cost of $700.
Bakersfield, Cali£ornia~ My 21, 1945 (Conn.)
343
Petition from electors for minimum
basic salary ordinance ordered
placed on ballot to be used
at special election to be held
June 26, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the
Council ordered an initiative ordinance providing for a mtnimmn basic
salary for certain officers and employees of the City placed on
the ballot to be used at the special election to be held
June 26, 1945.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Ryder, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR ~ the City of Bakersfiel~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and E~-Offi~'i-o Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
344
Bakersfield, California, May 28, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. May 28, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei Vercammen
Absent: None ,
Minutes of the Hegular Meeting of May 21, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
Approval of ballot form to be used
at Special Election to be held
June 26, 1945.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, ballot form
showing three propositions to be voted upon at the special election to
be held June 26, 1945 was approved.
Approval of Election Proclamation for
special eiection of June 26, 1945.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, Election
Proclamation calling a special election to be held throughout the
City on Tuesday,June 26, 1945 was approved.
Election officers salaries and fees for
polling places fixed for election of
June 26, 1945.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue to each election officer serving at
the special election of June 26, 1945, the sum of $10.00, and to
the owner of each polling place used, the sum of $10.00.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, 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, ~ith the exception of claim
presented by A. P. Strasner in the amount of $29.10 for damages to
personal property.
City Attorney to prepare ordinance
allowing installation of street benches.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance allowing the
installation of street benches similar to the ordinance now in
effect in the City of Los Angeles.
Bakersfield, California, May 28, 1945 (Cont'd.) 3~5
Approval given to construction of
sanitary sewer to serve portions of
Blocks S and T, Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, approval was
given for the construction of a sanitary sewer to serve the easterly
portion of Block S and the westerly portion of Block T, Lowell
Addition, at an estimated cost to the City of $494.00.
City Attorney to prepare amendment to
Taxation ordinance allowing split
payment on current taxes.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Taxation Regulation
Ordinance No. 514 New Series to allow partial payment of taxes~ on
properties shown on the current tax roll, due to change of ownership.
Confirmation of action of ~ity Manager
in granting permit to conduct carnival.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, action of the City
Manager in granting a permit to the Craft Shows to conduct a carntw~l
for six days beginning May 29, 1945, was confirmed.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
MAY0~~the Ci t~ ~~Bake~ sfie ld,Callf.
ATTEST:
CITY CLER cio~Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
346
Bakersfield, California, June 4, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 4, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: Norris
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 28, 1948 were
read and approved as read.
Transfer authorized from Park to
Recreation Fund.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer the sum of
$3300.00 from the Park to the Recreation Commission Fund.
Acceptance of Quit-Claim Deed from
Western Gulf Oil Compa~ny.
~pon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen, a Quit-
Claim Deed abandoning and releasing a certain oil and gas lease
dated June l, 1944 on the west half of Section 3, Township 30 South,
Range 28 East, from the Western Gulf Oil Company as lessee, was
accepted.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 679 New
Series amending Taxation Ordinance
No. 814 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, Ordinance
No. 679 New Series amending Section 86 of the Taxation Regulation
Ordinance No. 814 New Series, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlel, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Norris
Adoption of Ordinance No. 680 New Series
regulating installation and maintenance of
street benches.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, Ordinance No.
680 New Series providing for the regulation of the installation
and maintenance of benches along public ways, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Norris
Bakersfield,
California,
347
JunerA, 1945 (Cont'd.)
adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
adjourned.
seconded by Ryder, the Council
NAYOR ~THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,CAL.
~TTEST:
City Clerk and ~x-oI'I'lcio ~l-erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
348
Bakersfield, California, June 11, 1945
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., June ll, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 4, 1945, were read
and approved as read.
Reception of City Treasurer.s Financial
Report for the Month of May,1945
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the City
Treasure's Financial Report for the month of May, 1945, was
received and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, 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.
City Attorney Instructed to withdraw
Application for a Hearing before
Railroad Commission re Sonora Street
Overhead
Upon a motion by Verca.~muen, seconded by Carnakis the City
Attorney was instructed to withdraw application for Hearing before
Railroad Commission pertgining to the proposed separation of grades
at Sonora Street and Southern Pacific Railway right of way.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, the Counci~
d'
a j ourned.
M the
eld, Ca
CITY CLERK and Ex-O~ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
349
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 18, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon,Vanderlel, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the
and approved as read.
Regular Meeting of June
$
11, 1945 were read
Opening bid from Bakersfield Californian
for official advertising for fiscal year
ending June 50, 1946.
This being the time Iset to open bids to cover official
advertising to be done by the City during the fiscal year ending;
June 30, 1946, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis~,
bid presented by the Bakersfield Californian was publicly opened,
examined and declared, this being the only bid receiv®d.
Acceptance of bid of the Bakersfield
Californian to publish official
advertising.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, bid
presented by the Bakersfield Californian offering to print official
advertising for lO~ per line for the first insertion and 6~ per
line for each subsequent insertion after the first, was accepted.
City Auditor authorized to transfer
balance in Alcoholic Beverage Control
,Fund to General Fund.
A communication having been received from the Police
Department advising that at l~ast $21,000. had been expended by
the Police Department in the enforcement of the State Alcoholic
Beverage Control Act, upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by
Carnakis, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer
the balance of $20,630.16 now remaining in the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Fund to the General Fund.
Reception of bids to purchase 9~
acre tract of land owned by the City
on Brundage Lane.
A bid presented by the Innes Company offering to pay $5800.
for a portion of Lot 2 of the Weill-Jastro Colony Tract was filed,
and also an offer from the California Land and Cattle Company to
pay $450.00 for a 90 day option to purchase the land for the total
sum of $4500.00 was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded
by Norris, the matter was laid over for one week for consideration.
350
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Resolution of Intention ordered to close
"Q" Street north of 15th Street.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to
close "Q" Street from the north line of 15th Street to the south line
of the first alley south of 16th Street and to include in the resolution
an easement to be retained by the City to cover a possible future
separation of grades at the intersection of 15th Street and the
Santa Fe Railway right of way.
City ~ttorney to prepare to
ordinances.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance regulating the
installation and operation of paint spraying and spray booths,
and also an ordinance regulating the installation and operation
of automotive tire rebuilding and shoe repair establishments.
City Engineer instructed to prepare
plans for street improvement.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare and submit to the Council plans
for the improvement of California Avenue between Chester and Union
Avenue, South Chester Avenue between 8th and Terrace Way, and
Union Avenug between 24th and Bernard Streets.
Adoption of Resolution urging approval
by electors of proposition No. 1
granting a franchise to Santa Fe Railway.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, a
resolution favoring the granting of a fifty year franchise to the Santa
Fe Railway Company, known as Proposition No.
at the special election to be held June 26,
read by the following) vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noest Vercammen
i on the ballot to be use~
1945, was adopted as
Nnrris, Ryder, S~emon, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, June 18, 1945 (Cont,d.)
351
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Norris, the
~A 'OR~ity o f Ba~rsfield,California
ATTEST:
CITY CLW2K and Ex-Offic~-o Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Council
352
Bakersfield, California, June 25, 1945
Minutes of the Regular Meetir~g of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Co~mcil Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 25, 194~.
Present: Carnakts, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercsmmen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meetingof June 18, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish gasoline during
fiscal year ending June 30, 1946.
This being the time set to open bids received to furnish all
gasoline needed for the several departments of the City during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1946, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded
by Carnakis, all proposals received were ~ublicly opened, examined
and declared.
Action on gasoline bids deferred
for one week for consideration.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlel, action
on proposals to furnish gasoline was deferred until the regular meeting
to be held July 2, 1945 for consideration' and referred to the City
Manager for recommendation.
Failure of Resolution condemning
activities of Mayor Siemon.
It was moved by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis,
following resolution be adopted:
that the
Ayes:
The activities of Mayor Siemon and the methods used by
him in attempting to influence voters to defeat Salary
Proposition No. 3 are condemned and it is the determination
of this Council that he has acted in a way unbecoming
a man holding the office of Mayor of this City.
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Carnakis, Ryder
Noes: Cross, Norris, Vanderlei, Veroammen
Not voting: Siemon
Absent: None
Acceptance of report from City Manager
and City Engineer re condition of Santa
Fe Railway grade crossings.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, reports submitted
by the City Manager and City Engineer regarding the present condition of
Santa Fe Railway grade crossings, were accepted and ordered file~
'Bakersfield, California, June
' 353
24, 1945 (Conttd.)
Approval of budget of estimated
expenditures out of 1/4~ Gas
Taxes for State Highways for
biennium 1945-47/
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, budget of
estimated expenditures out of 1/4~ Gas Taxes for State Highways for
the biennium ending June 30, 1947 in the amount Of $520, was approved.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 648.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, Resolution
of Intention No. 648 proposing to close portions of 1st, 2rid, 3rd
Aye s:
Noes:
"T" and "V" Streets, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
None
Absent: None
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Business License Regulation
Ordinance No. 681 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, Emergency
Ordinance No. 681 New Series imposing municipal license taxes was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Acceptance of withdrawal of bid for
option by California Land and
Cattle Company.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, request
presented by the California Land and Cattle Company asking to withdraw
bid for option to purchase a portion of Lot 2 of Weill-Jastro Colony
Tract located at Brundage Lane and Cottonwood Road, was accepted
and check for $450.00 was ordered returned.
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 and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer
to cover the respective amounts, with the exception of claim presented by
Smith Radio Company for $100.00, which was ordered returned for more
information. ~
354
Bakersfield,'California, June 25, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
NAYOR ~ the City of ~Jk~rsfie:Ld,Calif:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex~fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
355
Bakersfield, California, July 2, 1945
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. July 2, 1948.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 28, 1948 were read
and approved as read.
Rejection of bid of Sunland Refining
Corporation to furnish gasoline.
This being the time set to take further action on bids presented
to furnish gasoline for the several departments of the City for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1946, upon a motion by Cross, seconded by
Norri~ bid presented by the Suniand Refining Corporation was rejected,
due to its specifications not conforming to City specifications.
Bid of Seaside 0il Company accepted
to furnish gasoline for fiscal year
ending June 30, lg46.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vercammen, bid presented
by Seaside 0il Company proposing to furnish approximately 30~000
gallons of Ethyl Gasoline at 13~per gallon and approximately 60~000
gallons of first grade gasoline at ll~ per gallon was accepted, and all
other bids rejected.
Adoption of Resolution approving Memorandum
of Agreement re expen~u~e~of 1/4~ Gas
Taxes on State Highways for blennium
ending June 30, 194V.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Ryder, a Resolution
approving Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Tax
allocated for State Highways during the bienntum ending June SO, 1947,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution re preparation
of plans and determination of locations
of overpasses'and underpasses in the City.
Mayor Slemon at this time relinquished chair as presiding
officer and Councilman Vanderlei acted.
356
Bakersfield, California, July 2, 1945 (Cont'd.)
Upon a motion by Slemon, seconded by Cross, a Resolution
pertaining to preparation of plans and determination of locations of
proposed overpasses and/or underpasses in the City was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Camskis, Cross, N~rris,Ryder,
Noes: None
Absent: None
officer.
Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercanm~n
Nayor Siemon at this time resumed his position as presidir~
Canvass of returns of Special Election
held June 26, 1945.
This being the time set to canvass the returns of the
Speci,~l
Election held Tuesday, June 26, 1945, upon a motion by Vanderlei,
seconded by Norris, the returns of the election, including the
Absentee Vote, was ordered canvassed with the following results:
No.
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Yes 3598 Votes
No 346 Votes
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Yes 1583 Votes
No 2288 Votes
PROPOSITION NO. 3
For the Ordinance 1628 Votes
Against the Ordinance 2140 Votes
Santa Fe Railway Franchise -Proposition
No. I - declared carried.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, Proposition
i granting a fifty year franchise to the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway
over certain routes within the City, was declared to be
the following vote:
No.
vote:
Proposition No.
Proposition No.
Company to operate and maintain a main line track
carried by
Yes 3598 Votes
No 346 Votes
Propositions No. 2 and 5 declared to tmve
failed to carry.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vercammen, Propositions5
2 and No. 3 were declared to have failed to carry by the followi~
2 Yes 1583 Votes No 2288 Votes
3 For the Ordinance 1628 Votes
Against the Ordinance 2140 Votes
Bakersfield, California, July 2, 1945 (Cont'd.)
357
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakls,
Council adjourned.
the
MAYOR o~he City ~f-Bakersfield,Caltf~."
ATTEST:
CITY CLERE and Ex-Officio~lerk of the Council
the City of Bakersfield, California
of ~
358 ....
Bakersfield~ Californla~ July 9~ 1945
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. July 9, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 194§ were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution approving
Memorandum of Agreement to
accumulate 1/4~ Gas Taxes for
Major Streets for fiscal year
ending June 30, 1946.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, a Resolution
approving Memorandum of Agreement with State Division of H~ghways
to accumulate 1/4~ Gas Taxes allocated for Streets of Major Importance
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1946, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, ~nderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Petition to close portions of 31st,
M and L Streets referred to Planning
Commission.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, a petibion
from the McCarthy Tank and Steel Company asking that portions of 31st,
M and L Streets be closed, was referred to the City Planning
Reception of communication from Kern
County Planning Commission asking for
close cooperation between City and County
Planning Commissions.
A communication from the Kern County Planning Commission
asking that close cooperation be maintained between the City and County
Planning Boards so that no conflict be had in City and County Planning
was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the
communication was received, ordered filed, and the City Clerk was
instructed to answer the communication and express the appreciation
of the Council to the County Planning Commission.
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Bakersfield, California, July 9, 1945 (Conttd.)
received
on Brundage Lane and Cottonwood Road for $3800.00 was accepted,
City to reserve all oil and mineral rights.
Report from City Engineer on over
and underpasses accepted and approved.
A report submitted by the City Engineer pertaining to the
post war construction of certain over and underpasses in the City and
suggesting that hearings be had relative to determinining where such
separations of grade be made was read, ad upon a motion by Vercamm~sn,
seconded by Vanderlei, the report was accepted and approved, and the
City Pl~nnlng Commission instructed to proceed with hearings on th~
locations of the necessary crossings.
Leave of absence granted City Manager.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vercammen, City
Manager ?eavy was granted a vacation of six working days beginning
Tuesday, July lO, 1945.
Allowance of claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants qn the City
Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
City Manager instructed to take out
insurance on personal property of City
employees.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei,,seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was directed to accept an offer of the Roberts Insurance Agency
to issue a three year policy to insure working clothing and equipment
of all City employees for an annual premium of $93.85.
City Attorney to request N~chols and Smith
to abate dust nuisance in vicinity of 17th
and Cedar Streets.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, the City
Attorney was instructed to contact Nichols and Smith and insist that
a dust nuisance be abated caused by the leveling of land in the vicinity
of 17th and Cedar Streets.
Acceptance of bid of Innes Company to
purchase 9~ acre tract of land at
brundage Lane and Cottonwood Road.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vercammen, offer
from the Innes Company to purchase 9~ acre tract of land
~he
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Bakersfield,California, July 9, 1945 (Cont'd.)
City Manager to report on feasability
of moving Police Department to the
north wing of the City H~11.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the City MaKmger
was instructed to make a survey and submit a report pertaining to th~
leasability of moving the Police Department from the second floor of the
City Hall to the north wing of the first floor.
City Manager to report on feasability
of constructing new fire station in
vicinity of Chester Avenue and 4th
Street.
~Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was instructed to make a survey md submit a report relative
to the feasability of constructing a new fire station in the vicini~
of Chester Avenue and 4th Street to take the place of the 10th
Street Fire Station.
AdJournz~nt.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfleld,C~life'
ATTEST:
C ERK and E~-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Californt.
361
Bakersfield, California, July 16, 1945
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. July 16, 1948.
Present: Carnakts, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: Siemon
Due to the absence of Mayor Siemon, Councilman Norris
acted as presiding officer.
Suggested ordinance allowing the
operating of amusement games.
Attorney Calvin Conron appeared before the Council and
suggested the advisability of the Council adopting an ordinance
providing for the operation of amusement games within the City, which
would be more or less similar to the ordinance now in effect in the
unincorporated areas of the County of Kern. Upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the matter was referred to the City
Attorney for legal opinion, Councilman Norris voting in the negative.
Protest from California Land
and Cattle Company re alleged damage,
to crops by effluent from guayule
plant.
A communication from the California Land and Cattle Company
protesting the damage to crops on the municipal farm alleged to have
been caused by the effluent from the guayule plant was read, and upon
a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the communication was
received, and the engineer instructed to do whatever he thinks advisable
to correct the condition.
Proposal from Fred W. Nighbert to
lease 380 acres of municipal farm
property for grazing purposes.
A proposal submitted by Fre~ W. N~ghbert to lease for grazing
purposes the 379 acre tract of land r~cently acquired by the City as
an addition to the municipal farm was read, and~ upon a motion by
Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, action on the matter was ~eferred
one week for consideration. ~
362
Bakersfield, California, July 16, 1945 (Coht'd.)
Application for exemption from business
license fee from Mercy Hospital.
A communication from the Association of California Hospitals
suggesting an amendment to business license regulation ordinance No. 681
New Series to provide for the exemption from business license fees of
charities such as non-profit hospitals was read, and upon a motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, the communication was referred to the
City Attorney for investigation and opinion.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for June, 1945.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of June, 1945 was received
and ordered placed on file.
Approval of plan for the improvement
of California Avenue from Chester to
Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Vercammen, a plan for
the improvement of California Avenue between Chester Avenue and Union Avenue
was approved.
Mayor Siemon granted leave of
absence for three weeks.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, Mayor Siemon
was granted a leave of absence for three weeks.
City Attorney to investigate present
status of leave of absence granted
Police Chief Robert B. Powers.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Attorney was instructed to investigate and eheek or the present status
of the leave of absence granted Police Chief Robert B. Powers for one
year effective February l, 1945.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
MAYOR oT~ tlie City of Bakersfield,Calif.,
CITY ~RK~ ~x~-~io Clerk of the Cou~lcil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 23, 1945
363
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the 3ity
Hall at eight otclock P.M. July 25, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: Siemon
Due to the absence
as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1948 were
r~ad and approved as read.
City Clerk instructed to call for
bids to lease 3V0 acres of municipal
farm for agricultural or pasturage
purposes.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, the City
Clerk was instructed to call for'bids to lease for a six year period
370 acres of the municipal farm for agricultural or pasturage
purposes, in accordance with specifications to' be furnished by the
City Engineer.
Protest from Kern County Dental
Society re new license fee on
dentists.
A communication from the Kern County Dentists Society
protesting the license fee provided in License Regulation Ordinance
No. 681 New Series was read, and upon a motion by Carnakis,
Vercammen, was received and ordered placed on file.
Resignation accepted from
Claude E. Peary, City Manager.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, the
resignation of Claude E. Peavy as City Manager was accepted, to
become effective August 1S, 1948.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, 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 amountse
of Mayor Siemon, Councilman Norris acted
seconded by
364
Bakersfield, C alifornia~
July 25, 1945
(Cont'd.)
Electrical Code to be presented to
Council for consideration at next
Regular Meeting.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei,
Inspector was instructed to present to
consideration an electrical code at the next regular meeting.
Nanager of California Water Service
Company requested to appear before
Council.
seconded by Ryder, the Buildi~
the City Council for its
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, Mr. Trowbridg~
of the California Water S~rvice Company was requested to appear before
the Council at the next regular meeting relative to the continuance of
a hard water well in East Bakersfield.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR or, he 0tty of ~a~rsfield,.Calif.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, July 30,
1945
365
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. July 30, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei
Absent: Vercammen
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
Health Officer to make report
on hard water well in East
Bakersfield.
Mr. Trowbridge, Manager of the California Water Service
Company, appeared before the Council relative to protests from
residents in East Bakersfield against the continuance of a hard water
well. Many residents were also present protesting the use of the well.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, the City Manager was
instructed to have the City Health Officer investigate the matter and
report his findings to the Council.
Adoption of Resolution accepting deed
for Street right of way from Kern
County Land Company.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, a Resolution
accepting a street right of way deed from the Kern County Land Company
dedicating a strip of land 64 feet in width running north and south from
4th Street to Brundage Lane, approximately 600 feet from and west of
Union Avenue, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlet
Noes: None
Absent: Vercammen
Approval of specifications for leasing
570 acres of municipal farm for agricultural
and grazing purposes.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, specifications
prepared by the City Engineer relative to the proposed leasing of 370
acres of the municipal farm for agricultural and grazing purposes were
approved.
Adoption of Resolution abandoning all
proceedings under Resolution of Intention
No. 646.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, a Resolution
abandoning all proceedings for the proposed closing of portions of
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366
Bakersfield, California, July 30, 1945
certain streets,
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder,
Noes: None
Absent: Vercammen
(Cont'd.]~
under Resolution of Intention No. 646 , was adopted as
Siemon, Vanderlei
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 649.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, Resolution
of Intention No. 649 proposing to close portions of Elm, Beech, M~tle,
Spruce and Cedar Streets, and the alley running east and west ~rough
Blocks 415 C to and including Block 417 D, was adopted as read by the
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: Vercammen
City Attorney,to prepare encroachment
permit.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a suitable encroachment permit to
be used in theeJent of public property being used for private purposes.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR o~~he City of Bakersfield,Ca~if. ~
ATTEST:
C C{erk of the Coumil
of the City of Baker3field,California
367
Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1945
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.
Present:
Absent:
Carnakis, C ross,
None
August 6,1945.
Norris, Ryder, Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercmnmen
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 50,
1945 were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to lease 570 acres of
municipal farm.
T~Is being the time set to open sealed proposals to lease
370 acres of the municipal farm for grazing or agricultural purposes~
upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, bids presented by
Fred W. Nighbert and the Ca~fornia Land and Cattle Company were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
Failure of motion to accept porposal
of Fred W. Nighbert to lease portion
of municipal farm.
It was moved by Norris, seconded by Cross, that the proposal
submitted by Fred W. NSghbert offering to pay to the City an annual
rental of $466.20 at the rate of $1.26 per acre,
years, be accepted and all other bids rejected.
to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Cross, Norris, Siemon
NOes: Carnakis, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Agsent: None
for a period of six
The motion failed
Action on proposals submitted to lease
370 acres of municipal farm laid over
one week.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, action on
both proposals presented offering to lease 370 acres of the munic~Lpal
farm were lald over for one week for consideration.
Approval of execution of deed to Innes
Food Equipment Company for a 9~ acre
tract of land on Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, a Grant Deed
conveying to the Innes Food Equipment Company for the sum of $3800.00
a portion of Lot 2 of the Weill-Jastro Colony Tract, containing 9~
acres, was approved, and the Nayor and City Clerk were authorized
to execute the instrument.
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Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1945 (Conttd.)
by Ryder,
portions of 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
Resolution of Intention No.
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, C ross,
Noes: None
Adoption of Resolution ordering the
closing of portions of 1st, 2nd,
~l~ and "V" Streets, under 3rd, on of Intention No. 648.
No protests or ~bjections having been received, upon a motion
seconded by Cross, a resolution ordering the closing of
"R" "T" "V"
, and Streets, under
648, was adopted as read by the
NorPis, Ryder, Siemon, V anderlei~ Vercammen
Absent: None
Failure of adoption of Ordinance
amending electrical Regulation
Ordinance No. 299 New Series.
It was moved by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen, that an
ordinance amending Section 24 of Electrical Regulation Ordinance No.
299 New Series be adopted as read. The motion failed to carry by the
following vote:
Ayes: Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercanunen
Noes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Siemon
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 682 New
Series adopting the 1940 edition
of the Uniform Building Code.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, Ordinance No.
682 New Series adopting the 1940 issue of the Uniform Building Code
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Permission granted Walter W. Smith~
City Treasurer, to take vacation.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Walter W.
City Treasurer, was given a leave
from August 15 to August 27, 1945
of absence for his annual
inclusive.
Smith,
vacation
Bakersfield, California, August 6, 1945 (Cont'd.} 369
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, claims as
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.
City Attorney to advise on restriction
of the use of the words "Bakersfield
Airport" or "Bakersfield Air Park."
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Norris, the City
Attorney was instructed to submit an opinion to the Council as to
whether the City may restrict or withhold from use, without permission
from the Council, the use of the words "Bakersfield Airport" or
'Bakersfield Air Park."
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, the
Council adjourned.
audited
ATTEST:
MAY ty o f Bakersfield
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio ~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
,370
Bakersfield, California, August 13, 1945
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.~. August 13, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryde~ Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent;~ None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
Action of Council failing to
accept bid of Fred W. Nighbert for
lease of 3VO acres of municipal farm
reconsidered.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Vanderlei, action of the
City Council taken on August 6, 1945 failing to accept bid presented
by Fred W. Nighbert offering to lease 3VO acres of the municipal farm
for an annual payment of $466.20 for a six year term, was reconsidered.
Acceptance of bid presented by
Fred W. Nighbert to lease 3VO acres
of municipal farm.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, bid presented by
Fred W. Nighbert offering to lease 370 acres of the municipal farm
was accepted, and all other bids rejected.
Approval of estimated budget of
expenditures for fiscal year ending
June 30, 1946.
Uoon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vereammen, an
estimated budget of expenditures for the fiscal year ending June
was approved in the total amount of $97V,840.13.
30,1946
Adoption of Ordinance No. 683 New
Series establishing basic salaries.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, Ordinance
No. 683 New Series establishing basic salaries for officers and
employees of the City was adopted as read by the following vote;
Ayes:' Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Taxation levy Ordinance
No. 684 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei,
Ordinance No. 684, New Series establishing a tax rate for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1946, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakls, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None '~
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 13, 1945 (Cont~d)
371
Adoption of Ordinance No. 685 New
Series amending Electrical Regulation
Ordinance No. 299 New Series.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, Ordinance
No. 685 New Series amending Electrical Regulation Ordinance No. 299
New Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution of Intention ordered
proposing to close portions of 31st,
L and M Streets and certain alleys.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, and in
accordance with a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention
proposing to close portions of 3lst, "L" aK~d "M" Streets and certain
alleys.
Approval of map showing resubdivision
of Block 420, City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, a map
s~owimg a resubdivision of Block 420, City of Bakersfield, was
approved.
Reception of City Treasurer,s
Financial Report for July, 1948.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Treasurer,s Financial Report for the month of July, 1945 was received
and ordered placed on file.
Appointment of V. Van Riper as
City Manager
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, V. Van Riper
was appointed City Manager, effective August 15, 1945, at a salary
of $550.00 per month, with a leave of absence from his present positions
of City Clerk and Auditor. Mayor Siemon voted in the negative on this
motion, and Councilman Cross declined to vote.
Police Chief Robert B. Powers granted
leave of absence to February l, 1946.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen, Police Chief
Robert B. Powers was granted a leave of absence to expire February l, ].946.
Appointment of Mrs. Marian Irvin as
acting City Clerk and acting City
Auditor.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, Mrs. Marion Irvin
was appointed acting City Clerk and acting City Auditor, effective
August 1S, 1945, at a monthly salary of $250.00.
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Bakersfield, California, August 13, 1945 (Cont'd)
Letter of recommendation ordered
prepared for retiring City Nanager
Claude E. Peavy.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, a letter of
recommendation was ordered prepared for retiring City Manager
Claude E. Peary.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, the Council
adjourned.
NA City of Bakersfield, Califor--~
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-~lfficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield California, August 20, 1945
373
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight 0~Clock P.N., August 20, 1945.
Minutes of the Regular Neeting of August 13, 194§ were read
and approved as read.
City Clerk instructed to call
for bids to furnish precision
transit for Engineering Department
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the City Clerk
was instructed to call for bids to furnish a precision transit for use
in the Engineering Department.
City Clerk instructed to call for
bids to furnish sewage gas engine
for installation at sewage treatment
plant
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, the City Clerk
was instructed to call for bids to furnish a sewage gas engine for
installation at the sewage treatment plant according to specifications
furnished by the City Engineer.
City Auditor to transfer $10,000.
from the General Fund to the
Post War Planning Fund "
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to transfer $10,000.00 from the General
Fund to the Post War Planning Fund.
Adoption of an emergency Ordinance
No. 686 New Series, amending
Salary Ordinance No. 683, New Series
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, Emergency
Ordinance No. 686 New Seri~s, amending Salary Ordinance No. 683 New Series,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes:: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder,Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
W. M. Mickelberry of the Bakersfield
and Kern Electric f~allway Company
requested to appear before the
Council.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, W. M. MicSelberry
of the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company was requested to
appear before the Council at its next regular meeting in onder to advise
what plans he has for the improvement and development of the bus service
in all sections of the City.
374
Ba'<ersfleld, California, August 20, 1945, (Cont'd)
City Attorney to prepare Ordinance
to repeal Air Raid and Blackout
regulation Ordinances No. 607 New
Series and No. 625 New Series
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance to repeal the Air Raid
and Blackout regulation Ordinances No. 607 New Series and No. 625
New Series.
City Attorney to prepare letter
commending Robert C. Knight for his
competent handling handling of the
Police Department during the past
six and one half months
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
Attorney was instructed tsprepar~ letter of commendation to Robert C.
Knight for his efficient handling of the Police Department for the
past six and one half months.
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was
authorized and instructed to Issue warrants
cover the respective amounts.
Ad J ou rnme nt
Council
on the City Treasurer to
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, the
adjourned.
City ~-eerk and Ex-0f~icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
375
Bakersfield, California, August 27, 1945
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., August 27, 1948o
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Stemon, Vanderlei~ Verca~en
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular ~Seeting of August 20, 1945 were read
and approved as read.
Acceptance of Resignation of
William F. Laird as Police Court
~dge
Upon a motion by Carnakis~ seconded by Norris~ the
Resignation of William F. Laird as Judge of the Police Court was
accepted, effective at the close of business August ~1, 1945.
City Attorney ordereU to prepare a
letter commending William F. Laird,
Retiring Police Judge
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris~ the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a letter conveying the appreciation
of the Council to William F. Laird, Retiring Folice Judge, for his
capable handling of the Police Court during the past ten years.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 687 New
Series repealing Air Raid and
Blackout Ordinances No. 607 New Series
and No. 625 New Series
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, Ordinance
No. 6~7 New Series, repealing Air Raid and Blackout regulation
Ordinances No. 607 New Series and No. 625 New Series, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Acceptance of letter commending
Robert C. Knight
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, letter
commending Robert C. Knif~t for his efficient handling of the Police
Department was approved and Mayor Siemon was authorized to execute
same.
Adoption of i~solution commending
Robert C. Knight
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis,
commending Robert C. Knight for his capable handling of
Department for the past six and one half months,
Resolutio~
the Police
was adopted as read
Bakersfield, California,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder,
Noes: None
Absentr None
Appointment
as Judge of
August 27, 1945 (Cont,d)
Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
of Fred H. Neergaard
the Police Court
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, Fred H.
for a 2 yrs. term
Neergaard was appointed Judge of the Police Court/effective
September 1, 1945, succeeding William F. Laird, resigned.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
rsfield,Calif.
City Clerk and Ex-0fftcio Clerk of the
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Counc il
377
Bakersfield, California, September 4, 1945
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., September 4, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlel, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27, 1945, were read
and approved as read.
Opening bids to purchase precision
transit for Engineering Department
. This being the time set to open bids to furnish one precision
transit for use in the Engineering Department, upon a motion by Vanderleij.
seconded by Norris, bid of Earl M. Price & Son was publicly opened,
examined and declared, this being the only bid received.
Action on bid to furnish precision
transit for Engineering Department
deferred one week
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen, action on
bid to furnish precision transit for use in the Engineering Department
was deferred until eight O'clock, P.M., September ll, 1945, and referred
to the City Engineer for recommendation.
Opening bids to furnish sewage gas
engine for use at the Sewage Treatment
Plant
This being the time set to open bids to furnish a sewage gas
engine for use at the sewage treatment plant, bid of the Industrial
Power and Equipment Company was publicly opened, examined and declathed,
this being the only bid received.
Proposal of the Industrial Power and
Equipment Company to furnish sewage gas
engine accepted
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, proposal
presented by the Industrial Power and Equipment Company to furnish one
Model 6 N0 893 sewage gas engine for use at the sewage treatment plant
for the net amount of $2643.88, was accepted.
Permit granted County of Kern to
connect with 30 inch storm drain
on Brundage Lane
An application presented by the County of Kern asking for
permission to connect the Kern County 16 inch storm drain in Clyde Street
with the City 30 inch storm drain in Brundage Lane was read and upon a
motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, the permit was granted
subject to the provisions of the previous agreement dated June 12, 1944.
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Bakersfield, California, September 4, 1946 (Cont,d)
Acceptance of letter from
Fred H. Neergaard
Upon a motion by Ryder, secondedby Carnakis, a letter of
thanks from Fred H. Neergaard, Judge of the Police Court, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Petition to annex uninhabited territory
within the incorporated limits of the
City of Bakersfield referred to the
City Attorney for handling
A Petition from the owners of portions of Block 9, Alta
Vista Tract No. 2, and portions of Block 2 and 3, Alta Vista Tract
No. 3, requesting that steps be taken to annex this uninhabited
territory and include said areas within the incorporated limits of
the City of Bakersfield was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei,
seconded by Ryder, was accepted and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare the necessary resolution for hearing on the matter.
City Clerk instructed to answer letters
of application for the position of City
Manager
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Clerk was instructed to notify all applicants for the position of
City Manager that the position has been filled.
Committee appointed to prepare new
Taxi Cab Ordinance
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the Mayor
was requested to appoint a Committee to meet with the City Manager,
City Attorney and Police Chief, to draft a new Taxi Cab regulation
ordinance. Mayor Siemon appointed Councilmen Carnakis, Vercammen,
and Ryder to serve on the committee.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, the Council
adjourned.
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 11, 1945
379
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Hall at eight otclock P.M. September ll, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, NOrris, Ryder, Siemon,
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 4,
Council of the City
Chamber of the City
Vanderlei, Verca~men
1945 were
Berger and Sons
was accepted.
read and approved as read.
Proposal of Earl M. Price and Company
to furnish precision transit accepted.
This being the time set to further consider proposal submitted
to furnish precision transit, upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Norris, bid presented by Earl M. Price & Company to furnish one C. L.
Transit-Theodolite for $975.00 plus State Sales Tax,
Date set for hearing on application
of Emil J. Johnson, for Special
Building and Occupancy Permit for
Church purposes in an R-1 District.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission disapproving an application of Emil J. Johnson, Pastor
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Messiah, for a Special
Building and Occupancy Permit for Church purposes in an R-1 Distrk~t
was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlel, seconded by Norris, the
certificate was received and eight o'clock P.M. September 24, 1945
was fixed as the time for hearing on this matter before the Council.
Date set for hearing on application of
G. E. Brown, Pastor of the Church of
God for a Special Building and Occupancy
Permit for church purposes in an R-3 District.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission disapproving application of G. E. Brown, Pastor of the Church
of God for a Special Building and Occupancy Permit for Church purposes
in an R-5 District was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Norris, the certificate was received and eight o'clock P.M. September
1945 was fixed as the time for hearing on this matter before the Council..
Date set for hearing on petition to
re-zone a portion of California Avenue
Park Tract No. 2 from an R-2 to an
R-4 District.
Commission approving and recommending
as all of west half of Blocks i and 2,
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
the re-zoning of property described.
except Lots 12, 15 and 14, in
Bakersfield, California, September ll, 1945
Block 2, CaliDrnia Avenue Park Tract No. 2 was read, and upon a motion by
Norris, seconded by Ryder, the certificate was received and eight o'clock
P.M. September 24, 1948 was fixed as the time for hearing on this matter
before the Council.
Date set for hearing on petition to
re-zone Lot 8, Block 2, West Park
from an R-Z District to a C-1
District.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the Planning
Commission approving and recommending the re-zoning of property
described as all of Lot ~, Block 2 of West Park was read, and upon a
motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the certificate was received
and eight o'clock P.M. September 24, 1948 was fixed as the time for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Approval of Post war projects
Summary and City Manager to make
report on source of revenue for
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, Post War
Projects Summary presented by the City Engineer was approved, and
the City Manager was requested to report back to theCouncll on
possible plans by which funds ~can be raised to do the work set out
in the summary.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Vercammen, claims as
a~dited 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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Veroammen, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY 6~L~ annex 0Yt~icio- ~e~e~r af
of the
MAYOR~~City of Bakersfield,Cal: .~-l-'--
the Council
City of Bakersfield,Califor~a
Bakersfield, California, September 17, 1945
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.N. September l?, 1945
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of September ll, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
City Clerk instructed to call for
bids to retool Fire Station No. 2.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, the City Clerk
was instr~acted to call for bids to furnish labor and material to retool
Fire Station No. 2.
Approval of execution of lease to
Fred W. Nighbert for 370.8 acres of
municipal farm.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Vercammen, a lease cover-
ing 3?0.5 acres of the municipal farm to Fred W. Nighbert for a six
year period at an annual rental of $486.83 was approved, and the Nayor
was authorized to execute the instrument.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for August, 1945
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Treasurer, s Financial Report for the month of August, 1945 was
received and ordered placed on file.
Letter re odor from guayule plant read
and matter turned over to City Health
Officer.
A letter from Nrs. Harold Billman re offensive odor from
guayule plant was read, and upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by
Carnakis, the matter was turned over to the City Health Officer.
Letter from City Nanager of Niddleburg,
Vermont received.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, a letter from
the City Nanager of Niddleburg, Vermont complimenting the Council on
its recent appointment to the position of City Nanager was read, and
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, the letter was
received and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, California, September 17,1945
Reception of report from the City
'Manager re source of revenue for
Post War Planning Projects.
A report from City Manager Van Riper advising ways and means
to raise funds to pay for the construction of 28 Post War Projects
set out in the summary presented by the City Engineer was read, am!
upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Vercammen, the report was
received and placed on file. It was suggested that the Business
Men's Committee be invited to discuss the matter with the Council.
Planning Commission asked to give
recommendation on elimination of
islands and the installation of
electrollers on Chester Avenue
from 8th Street to Terrace Way.
Mr. Van Riper, City Manager, requested that the City
Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the
repaving of Chester Avenue from 8th Street to Terrace Way, includ-
ing the installation of electrollers in center strip, also that
the plans include the construction of a five foot strip, and the
installation of electrollers on Chester Avenue from 8th Street to
California Avenue. The matter was referred to the Planning
Commission for consideration and recommendation.
City Attorney authorized to sign
brief.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
City Attorney was authorized to sign an amicus brief in the case
of the City of San Diego vs. Southern California TeLephone Company.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the Council
adjourned.
ATteST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
383
Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1945
Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
at eight o'clock P.M. September 24, 1945.
Present:
Absent :
the City
the City Hall
Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
None
were read and
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 1V, 1945
approved as read.
Petition of G.E.Brown, Pastor
of the Church of God for a Special
Building and Occupancy Permit for Church
purposes denied.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
G. E. Brown, Pastor of the Church of God for a Special Building and
Occupancy Pennit for church purposes, and~ no one being present to
ask for the granting of the permit, upon a motion by Vercammen,
seconded by Ryder, the findings of the Planning Commission were
confirmed, and the petition was denied.
Petition of Emil J. Johnson for
Special Building and Occupancy
Permit for Church purposes denied.
This being the time set for hearing on application of
Emil J. Johnson, Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
Messiah, for a Special Building and Occupancy Permit for church
purposes, all persons present were given the opportunity to present
arguments for and against the granting of the permit. After having
considered the arguments for and against the application, together
with the written petitions
by ¥ercammen, the findings
and the application denied,
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent: None
on file, upon a motion by Carnakis, secondsd
of the Planning Commission were confirmed,
by
Carnakts, Norris, Ryder,
Cross
the following vote:
Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Opening bids to re-roof Fire
Station No. 2.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish labor
and material to re-roof Fire Station No. 2, upon a motion by Ryder,
seconded by Vanderlei, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared.
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Bakersfield, California, September 24, 1945
(Cont,d) ~
Action on bids to furnish labor
and material to re-roof Fire
Station No. 2 deferred one week.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Ryder, action on bids
to re-roof Fire Station No. 2 was deferred until eight o'clock P.M.
October l, 1945, and were referred to the Building Inspector and ths
Fire Chief for recommendation.
Permit denied to Craft Shows.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, permit to the
craft Shows to conduct a carnival for six days was denied by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: Norris, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Zoning ordinance district map ordered
changed covering reclassification of
portion of Callfornia Avenue Park Tract
No. 2 from an R-2 to an R-4 District.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed change of
zoning of property described as all of west half of Blocks I and ~,
except Lots l~, l0 and 14, in Block 2, California Avenue Park
Tract No. ~ from an R-2 to an R-4 District and no protests or
objeqtions having been received, upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by
Vanderlei, the changes recommended by the City Planning Commission
were approved and the Building Inspector was instructed to change the
district map to conform.
Zoning ordinance district map ordered
changed covering reclassification of
Lot Z, Block 2, West Park from an R-Z
to a C-1 District.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed change of
zoning of property described as all of Lot Z, Block 2, West Park,
from an R-3 to a C-1 District and no protests or objections having
been received, upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, the changes.
recommended by the City Planning Co~unission were approved, and the
Building Inspector was instructed to c?ange the district map to
conform.
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September 24, 1945, Bakersfield, California (Conttd)
Adoption of Resolution covering
the proposed annexation of
uninhabited territory and setting
time for hearing.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
covering the proposed annexatlon of uninhabited territory within the
incorporated limits of the City of Bakersfield described as portions of
Block 9, Alta Vista Tract No. 2, and portions of Blocks 2 and 3, Alta
Vista Tract No. 3, and setting ~Le date of hearing on same for eight
o~c!ock P.M. October 15, 1945, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carrink[s, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderle[, Vercammen
Noes: None
Abs~t: None
Adoption of Resolution approving
First Supplemental Memorandum
of Agreement for expenditures of
1/4~ Gas Taxes for State Highways
for 1945-47.
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Norris, Resolution
approving First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for expenditures
from 1./~/ Gas Taxes for State Highways for biennium 1945-47 was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Engineer to report to
Council on advisability of
repairlog Niles Street out
of 1/4~ State gas Taxes.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Engineer was instructed to mahe a report to the Council relative to
advisabil~ty of repairing Niles Straet from Baker Street to the east
City lfm~'~ts, as a project to be paid for out of the first 1/4~ Gas
Taxes for State Highways.
City Clerk to call for bids to
purchase hydraulic hoists for
Street and Park Department, and
Self-packing dump trucks.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, the City Clerk
was instructed to call for bids to purchase two hydraulic hoists for
two-ton heavy duty G.D?.C. trucks in the Street Department, one
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Bakersfield, Ca-.~fornia, Sept. 24, 1945 (Cont'd)
hydraulic hoist for lb-ton heavy duty Dodge tr~ck in Park Department,
and two 3-ton chassis equipped with twelve cubic yard self packing
bodies, according to specifications to be furnished by the City
Manager.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
MAYOR ~ the City of Bakersfield, Cali~. -
CIT ~X-O [C~ ~eer~of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
[ :]IITBIIIgl[[FT' ' .... fir! rr': '
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Bakersfield, California, October 1, 1945
Minutes of ~e Regular Meeting of the Council of t he City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight olclock P.M., October l, 1948.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 24, 1945, were
read and approved as read.
Proposal of F. L. Hopkins to retool Fire
Station No. 2 accepted.
This being the time set to further consider bids received
to furnish labor and material to retool Fire Station No. 2, upon a
motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Oarnakis, proposal submitted by
F. L. Hopkins to furnish all labor, material and equipment for the
net sum of $842.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 687, New
Series, amending Leave of Absence Regulation
Ordinance No. 595, New Series, and repealing
Ordinance No. 637, New Series.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, Emergency
Ordinance No. 687, New Series, amending Leave of Absence Regulation
Ordinance No. 595, New Series, and repealing Military Leave of Absence
Regulation Ordinance No. 637, New Series, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent:None
City Attorney instructed to investigate alleged
non-conforming use of premises situated at
130 Flower Street.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the City Attorney
was instructed to investigate an alleged non-conforming use of
premises situated at 150 Flower Street, ~mt if necessary to immed-
iately commence action or proceedings I'or the abatement or removal
of said use.
Bakersfield, Calif., October 1, 1948
(Cont,d)
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Ryder,
adjourned.
seconded by Carnakis,
the Council
ATTEST:
MA ty of Bakersfield, Calif.
~an~ Ex-Oi~i~i~t6 ~C~er~'~of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
389
Bakersfield, Calif., October 8, 1945
Minute~ 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., October 8, 1945,
Present: Carnakls, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Sicmort, Vanderlei,
Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Ne~ttng of October l, 1945, were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of resolution endorsing application
of Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway
Company.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, resolution
endorsing the application and plan of proposed changes and extended
service of the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company and
recommending that the application be granted by the Railroad
Commission, was adopted as read by the.following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Petition to close a portion of R Street
referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, petition
presented to close that portion of R Street lying between the Santa
Fe Railroad right of way and the south line of 16th Street, was
referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and reco~maenda-
tion.
Matter of alleged traffic hazard at corner
of Truxton Avenue and M Street turned over
to Traffic Department.
A communication from Mrs. W. D. Warren of 1622 M Street
regarding an alleged traffic hazard at Truxton Avenue and M Street
was read and upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, the
matter was turned over to the Traffic Department.
390
Bakersfield,
Calif., October 8, 1945
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 689, New
Series, amending traffic Regulation Ordinance
No, 658,,New Series.,
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, Emergency
Ordinance No. 689, New Series, amending and adding sections to
Traffic Regulation Ordinance No. 688, New Series, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Permit granted R. F. Hackett to engage in
business of automobile dealer.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris,
a permit
was granted to R. F. Hackett to engage in business of automobile
dealer at 1602 - 20th Street.
City Manager authorized to expend up to $300.00
in decorating streets for Armistice Day Parade.
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Manager was authorized to expend up to $300.00 for the purpose of
decorating city streets for the Armistice Day Parade on Monday,
November 12, 1945.
Permit granted to construct Terrazzo sidewalk
in front of California Theater.
Upon motion by Norris, seconded by Vercammen, permission
was granted the Fox West Coast Theaters to construct Terrazzo-type
sidewalk in front of the California Theater on Chester Avenue under
certain conditions.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, 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.
Adoption of resolution to appoint committee
to study and report upon matters of wages
and salaries for City Employees.
At this time Mayor Siemon requested Councilman Vanderlei
to act as presiding officer and read and moved for the adoption of
a resolution authorizing the appointment of a committee of the
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Bakersfield, Calif. October 8, 1945
Council to meet with representatives of the ~ity Employees, Associa-
tion and the Citizens, Committee to study and report upon matters of
adjusted wages and salaries for the City Employees. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Cross, and the resolution was adopted as
read by the following vote.
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercar~aen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Norris,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Vercammen, the
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
392
Bakersfield, Calif., October 15, 1945
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., October 18, 1948.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 8, 1948, were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 690 New Series,
approving annexation of uninhabited land
Upon motion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, Ordinance
No. 690 New Series, approving annexation of that uninhabited
territory described as a parcel of residential land lying on the
North and South sides of Oregon Street in the City of Bakersfield,
California, immediately East of and adjacent to Union Avenue,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
$1200.00 to be expended for decorating
streets during the Christmas Season
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, $1200.00
was authorized to be expended for the purpose of decorating
streets during the Christmas Season; $800.00 in West Bakersfield
in accordance with plans prepared by the Merchants, Division
of the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, and $400.00 in East
Bakersfield, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed
to issue warrants to cover both items.
Approval of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for September, 1948.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the
City Treasurer,s Financial Report for September, 1945, was
approved, and ordered placed on file.
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Bakersfield, Calif., October 15, 1945
City Clerk to call for bids for pump
house and adequate pumps for same
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the
City Clerk was instructed to call for bids to construct a pu~ap
house and outlet structure at the intersection of the Stine
Canal with the extension of Truxton~Avenue, and also to call
for bids to furnish and install adequate pumps.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, thE,
Council adJournede
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
394
Bakersfield, California, Oct. 22, 1945
Minute~ 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., October 22, 1948.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Absent: Vanderlel
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 15, 1945 were
read and approved as read.
Permits granted Howard Gilmore, dba Gilmore
Motors; Cravens & Son; Waldo E. Ransom, dba
Ransom Motors; to engage in business of
automobile dealers.
This being the time set for hearing on applications
presented by Howard Gilmore, dba Gilmore Motors, at 2715 Chester
Avenue; Cravens & Son, a partnership, at 1009 East 19th Street;
Waldo E. Ransom, dba Ransom Motors, at 2805 Chester Avenue,
Bakersfield, California, to engage in business as automobile
dealers, and no protests having been received, upon motion by
Carnakis, seconded by Cross, these permits were granted.
Meeting proposed to obtain solution to
early morning parking problems.
After hearing complaints of various apartment-house
owners regarding the limitations on early morning parking hours
as contained in Section 5, Emergency Ordinance No. 689 New Series,
upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, the matter was
referred to the City Manager and the Chief of Police for reconsid-
eration and possible solution, and they were asked to report their
findings to the Council.
Adoption of resolution to appoint J.Holfelder,
City Engineer, as authorized agent of the
City of Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, resolu-
tion appointing J. Holfelder, City Engineer, as authorized agent
of the City of Bakersfield, in preparing and submitting applica-
tions to Federal, State and other agencies for funds to be used by
the City of Bakersfield for the preparation of plans and specifi-
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Bakersfield, California, October 22, 1945
cations for post war public works, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by Vercammen, 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 respect-
Ivs amountse
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Carnakis,
the Council adjourned.
seconded by Vercammen,
ATTEST: Ity of ~a~er~ield,
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Calif.
396
Bakersfield, Calif., October 29, 1945
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., October 29, 1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen, Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 22, 1945, were
read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish three (3) underbody
hoists on truck equipment.
This being the time set to open proposals to furnish
two hydraulic hoists for two-ton heavy-duty trucks in the Street
Department, and one hydraulic hoist for lb-ton heavy-duty truck
in the Park Department, upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Cross, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Permission granted U.S.Government to
again connect with City 22" drain to handle
effluent from Guayule Plant.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, permission
was granted to the U.S. Government to again conuect to the City
22" drain to handle effluent from the guayule plant located in the
vicinity of Brtu!dage Lane and Cottonwood Road, by the following
Vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: Norris
Absent: None
City Attorney and City Manager instructed
to prepare ordinance amending Emergency
Ordinance No. 689 New Series.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the City
Attorney and City Manager were instructed to prepare an ordinance
amending Section § of Emergency Ordinance No. 689, New Series,
confining early morning parking limitations of the present
ordinance to the downtown district, as follows: From Niles Street
to 19th Street, and Kern Street to King Street in East Bakersfield;
from 17th Street to 21st Street, and "G" Street to "N" Street in
397
Bakersfield, California, October 29, 1945
West Bakersfield.
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: Vanderlei
Absent: None
The motion carried by the following
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Application granted Callie and L.
McDonald to lay red sidewalk in front
of property.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris,
permission was granted Callie and L. McDonald to lay a red
sidewalk on property on Chester Avenue adjoining the
California Theater, under certain conditions.
Findings of Planning Commission re
proposed location of Sonora Street
overpass accepted and placed on file.
A communication received from the Planning Comm-
ission advising that no protests had been received at a
hearing in regard to a proposed overpass at Sonora Street
and the Southern Pacific Right of Way was read. It was,
therefore, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
that this location be fixed as a logical place for separa-
tion of grades. Upon a motioo by Vanderlei, seconded by
Norris, the recommendation was accepted and approved.
Resolution of Intention ordered to
close 17th Street between Cedar and
Pine Street.
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution of
intention to close 17th Street between Cedar and Pine
Streets as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Communipatlon from the Kern County
Democratic Club placed on file.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakts,
communication from the Kern County Democratic Club asking
that Gerald L. K. Smith be refused the use of any public
building for public speaking was received and ordered placed
on file.
398
Bakersfield, Calif., October 29, 1945
Communication from Allen Cassidy referred
to Planning Commission.
Upon motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, a con~nuntca-
tlon from Allen Cassidy requesting a change of zoning classifica-
tion of property in the vicinity of Holtby Road and 3rd Street
was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Certified Public Accountant's Audit Report
for perted ending June 30, 1945, referred
to the Finance Committee.~
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, the
Certified Public Accountant's Audit Report for the six-months'
period ending June 30, 1945, was referred to the Finance Committee.
Acceptance of bid of Bakersfield Garage
and Auto Supply Company to furnish three
(3) underbody hoists.
Upon motion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, proposal
placed by the Bakersfield Garage and Auto Supply Company to
furnish two hydraulic hoists for two-ton heavy-duty trucks in the
Street Department, and one hydraulic hoist for 1.~-ton heavy-duty
truck in the Park Department, for the net amount of $2,117.15 was
accepted, and all other bids were rejected.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
NAYOR o~the City of BaSersfield, Calif.
CITY CLERK and Ex-Offlcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Bakersfield, Calif., November 5, 1945
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., November 15,
1945.
Present: Carnakis, Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 29, 194§,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution endorsing HR 2537
Bulwinkle Bill
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis,
resolution endorsing the Bulwinkle Bill, which will allow
common carriers to enter into agreements relative to intel?-
state
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: None
traffic, was adopted as
Norris,
City Attorney
read by the following vote:
Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen,Vanderlei
to prepare amendmentto
License Ordinance No. 681 New Series
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to
License Ordinance No.681 New Series, establishing an ann~l
license fee of $50.00 ou proposed children,s playground con-
taining kiddy rides, etc. for which a charge is made.
Claims for alleged personal damages
referred to City Attorney
A claim from Jewell B. Cameron, in the amount
$26,000 and one from Harry A. Cameron in the amount of
for alleged personal damages was filed, and upon motion by
Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, were received and referred to
the City Attorney for investigation.
Adoption of Ordinance No.691 New Series
amending Sections 2 and 3 of Ordinance
No. 595 New Series.
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, Ordi-
nance #691 New Series, amending Sections 2 & 3 of Sick Leave
4:00
and Vacation Ordinance No. 595 New Series, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vanderlel
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Manager and City Engineer instructed
to make survey for parking lots
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
Manager an~ City Engineer were instructed to make a survey to
locate suitable lots for public parking to alleviate acute
parking condition in ~e business section.
Approval of Certified Public Accountant,s
Audit Report for period ending Jtune 30,1945
The approval of the FinaDce Committee having been
expressed, upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the
Certified Public Accountant's Audit Report on the books and
accounts of the City for the period enSing June 30, 1945, was
accepted and placed on file.
Allowance of claims
Upon mot&on by Ryder, seconded by Norris, 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, with the exception
of claim presented by Ross J. Wooten for $331.08 which was ordered
returned for more information.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconde~ by Carnakis, the
Council adjo~rned.
CITY CLERK andEx-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of th~ City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Bakersfield, Calif., November 13, 11945
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., November 13,
1945.
Present: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vande~?lei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 5, 1945,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution No. 69 authorizi~
J. Holfelder to make application for
State funds for preparation of plans for
Corporation Yard buildings.
Upon motio~ by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross,
Resolution No. 69 authorIEing J. Holfel~er, City Engineer,
to make application for State funds in the amount of $4,108..00,
which covers one half ~he cost of preparing plans for the
Corporation Yard buildings, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen,Va~erlei
City Attorney was instructed to prepare
~ents relative to the closing of Sonora
o~ Alpine Street:
City Attorney instructed to prepare
instruments relative to the closir~ of
Sonora Street and opening of Alpine Street
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, the
the following instru-
Street and the openi~g
Necessary proceedings for the vacation of
the westerly 25 feet of Sonora Street between
Union Avenue and Alpine Street;
a right of way deed for the opening of Alpine
Street between Sonora Street and Union Avenue;
an amendment to Ordinance No. 582 N.S. to
include Alpine Street between Sonora Street
and Union Avenue as a Street of Major Importance.
The City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans
and specifications for the necessary paving and improving and
Bakersfield, Calif., November 13, 1945
to submit the improvement to the State for construction from
the 2nd Gas Tax Funds.
Reception of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for October, 1948.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded bM Vetcamden, the
City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of October,
1945, was received and ordered placed on file.
Ross J. Wooten invoice approved and
ordered paid.
Uponmotion by Caruak~s, seconded by Vanderlei, the
Ross J. Wooten invoice in the amouut of $331.08 covering two
radios for the Police Department was approved, and the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed
payment of same.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Vercammeu,
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
to issue warrant in
seconded by Ryder, the
·
City of Bakersfield, Calif.
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Bakersfield, Calif., November 19, 1945
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Siemon.
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., November 19, 1945.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Nove~Mer 13, 19~:5
were read and approved as read.
Due to the absence of Mayor Siemon, Councilman Norris
acted as presiding officer.
Resolution of Intention ordered proposing
to close portions of R Street lying between
Blocks 333 and 334 in City of Bakersfield.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, and in
accordance with recommendation from the Planning Commission,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of
Intention proposing to close portions of R Street lying betwsen
Blocks 333 and 334 in ~e City of Bakersfield.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 692
New Series, amending License Ordinance
No. 681 New Series.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, Emergency
Ordinance No. 692 New Series, amending subdivision G of sub-
section 56 of section 5 of License Ordinance No. 681 New Series,
providing for a yearly license tax of $50.00, payable quarte~.ly,
for children's amusement rides, was adopted as re~d by the
following vote:
Cross, Norris, Ryder, Vercammen, Vanderlei
Acceptance of proposal of Faulkner, 0akes.
& Faulkner to audit books and accounts of
the City of Bakersfield for fiscal year
ending June 30, 1946.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, proposal
submitted by Faulkner, 0akcz & Faulkner, Certified Public
Accountants, to audit the books and accounts c~f the City of
Bakersfield for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1946, for the
sum of $700.00 for two semi-annual audits was accepted, and
the bid from Cl~s. H. Petersen & Co. was rejected.
Bakersfield, Calif., Nove~ber ~9, 19~8
Allowance of claims
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Vercammen, 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.
Approval of Lease Agreement with Southern
Pacific Company for land for parking lots.
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Csrnakis, a
Lease Agreement with the Southern Pacific Company for ~ ccn-
sideration of $1.00 p~r year for the use of a strip of land
~80 feet by 88 feet on the north side of Sumner Street west of
Baker Street for public parking of automobiles and trucks was
spproved~ and the ?,~yor a~d City Clerk were authorized to execute
the instruEent.
Adjourrunent
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR ~ th~ City of Bakersfield, Ca~if.
ATTEST:
CITM CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Baker~fleld, Cal~.fornta, November
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M., November 26, 19~$.
Present: Carnakls, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen,Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 1945,
were read and approved as read.
Date set for hearing on petition to chaQ~e
zoning of portion of Block 21 Southern
Addition from an R-1 to R-3 District.
A certificate of findings of fact presented by the
Planning Commission approving and recommending the rezoning of
property described as the westerly 140 feet of Block 21, Southern
Addition, City of Bakersfield, from an R-1 to an R-3 District,
was read, and upon motion by Vanderlei, secon,~ed by Norrls~ the
certificate was received, and eight o'clock P.M., Dece~er 10,
194~, was fixed as a time for hearing on this matter before the
Council.
City Manager Instructed to issue nine more
permits to smaller taxi-cab companies.
UpoD motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
~.~nager was instructed to make nine more taxi-cab permits
available to the smaller taxi-cab companies in the city, and
to issue them at his discretion.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconde~ by Vercammen, the.
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 3, 194§
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., December 3, 1948.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Vercammen, Vanderlei
Absent: Siemon
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 26, 194§,
were read and approved as read.
Due to the absence of Mayor Siemon, Councilman Norri~s
acted as presiding officer.
Adoption of resolution ordering closing
of a portion of "R" Street under Resolution
of Intention ~651
No protests or objections having been received, upon
motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, a resolution ordering the
closing of a portion of "R" Street lyir~g in Blocks 333 and 334~
City of Bakersfield, under Resolution of Intention #651, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Vercammen, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Siemon
Letter commending Philip C. Pifer
received and ordered placed on file.
A communication from the Captain of the Port, United
States Coast Guard, Los Angeles, commending Philip C. Pifer, who
returned to service as Chief of the Fire Department on December
l, 1948, was read and upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross,
the letter was received and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney to prepare letter commending
Elmer E. Woods for his competent handling
of the Fire Department during the absence
of Chief Pifer.
Upon motion by Ryder, secondeddy Vercammen, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a letter conveying the apprec-
iation of the Council to Elmer E. Woods for his capable and
efficient handling of the Fire Department during the absence of
Chief Pifer.
Bakersfield, California, December 3, 1945
Approval of plans
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen,
plans for the improvement of Union Avenue between 24th Street
and 34th Street and the improvement of Chester Avenue between
California Avenue and Terrace Way were approved.
Action of Council closing "Q" Street
from 15th Street to the first alley
north of 15th Street rescinded.
Upon motion by Vanderlel, seconded by Ryder,
action of the Council on June 18, 1945, instructing the City
Attorney to prepare a resolution of intention to close "Q"
Street from 15th Street to the first alley north of 15th
Street, was rescinded.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Vanderlei, 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.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, the
Council adjourned.
a sfield, Calif'.
ATTEST:
CiTY CLERK and Ex-01'fit~Io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1948
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., December 10, 1945.
Present: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 1945,
were read and approved as read.
Zoning Ordinance District Map ordered
changed covering reclassification of
portion of Block 21, Southern Addition,
from an R-1 to an R-3 District.
This being the time set for hearing on a proposed
change in zoning of property described as the westerly 140 feet
of Block 21, Southern Addition, from an R-1 to an R-3 district,
and no protests or objections having been received, upon a motion
by Cross, seconded by Ryder, the change as recommended by the
City Planning Commission was approved, and the Building Inspector
was instructed to change the district map to conform.
Acceptance of letter commending Elmer E.
Woods.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, a letter
commending Elmer E. Woods for his capable and efficient handling
of the Fire Department during the absence of Chief P. C. Pifer
was approved, and Mayor Siemon was authorized to execute same.
V. Van Riper appointed on League of
California Cities Committee on Airports
and Aviation.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, City Manager
V. Van Riper was appointed to the League of California Cities
Committee on Airports and Aviation, to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Claude E. Peavy, former City Manager.
Application from A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co.
for limited franchise for relocation of
spur track ~J across Truxton Avenue
referred to Planning Commission.
An application presented by the A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co.
asking for a limited franchise to relocate spur track #9 across
Truxton Avenue was filed, and upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded
by Vercammen, the matter was referred to the City Planning
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1945
Commission for recommendation, and further action by the
Council was deferred until 8:00 P.M., January 14, 1946.
Communication from State Department of
Education regarding vending stands for
blind persons referred to City Attorney
and City Manager for report.
A communication from the State Department of Education
re vending stands to be operated by blind persons was read
and upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, was
referred to t he City Attorney and City Manager for report.
Claim for damages in accident involving
city truck referred to City Attorney for
investigation.
A claim from Farmers Automobile Insurance Company,
asking for settlement of damages in accident involving city
truck, in the amount of $215.~3, was read, and upon motion
by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, was received and referred
to City Attorney for investigation.
Letter from East Bakersfield Progressive
Club received and placed on file.
A communication from the East Bakersfield Progressive
Club thanking the Council for the donation of $400.00 for
Christmas decorations in East Bakersfield was read, and upon
motion by Vanderlel, seconded by Carnakis, was received and
ordered Placed on file.
Reception of City Treasurer,s Financial
Report for month of November 1945.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the City
Treasurer,s Financial Report for the month of November 1945
was received and ordered placed on file.
Date of hearing set on location of
proposed grade separation between
"F" Street and Union Avenue.
A report submitted by the Planning Commission on the
location of the proposed grade separation with the A. T. &
S. F. Ry. Co. between "F" Street and Union Avenue was
accepted and upon motion by Cross, seconded by Vercammen,
8:00 P.M., December 17, 1945, was fixed as a time for hearing
on this matter before the council.
Bakersfield, California, December 10, 1945
Adjournment
Upon motion by Vanderlei,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Ryder, the
ATTEST:
MAYORal'the City ~f~eld, Calif.
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1948
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., December 17,
1945.
Present:Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 10, 1948,
were read and approved.
Hearing on location of proposed grade
separation with A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co.
between F Street and Union Avenue,
postponed until January 14, 1946.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed
location for the construction of a separation of grades witla
A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co. between F Street and Union Avenue, all
persons present were given the opportunity to present arguments
for and against the proposed location. Communications from
Capt. L. F. Galyen of the California Highway Patrol and
C. E. Houchin, protesting the proposed~locatlon were also read.
At this time, Councilman Norris asked to be excused from the
meeting. Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis,
was deferred until 8:00 P.M. January 14, 1946, by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Siemon, Vanderlei
Noes: Ryder, Vercammen
Absent: Norris.
the ~tter
Petition to annex uninhabited territory
within the incorporated limits of the
City of Bakersfield referred to the City
Attorney for handling.
A petition from the owners of portions of Lots 26 and
38, and Cypress Avenue and Lemon Avenue vacated adjoining same
in the Ardizzi-01cese Company annexed to Kern City, requesting
that steps be taken to annex this uninhabited territory and
include said areas within the incorporated limits of the City
of Bakersfield was read and upon motion by Vanderlet, secondLed
by Carnakis, was accepted, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare the necessary resolution for hearing on the matter.
Bakersfield, California, December 17, 1945
the
approved.
Request from Bakersfield Youth Center
for funds to carry on activities referred
to City Manager and Councilman Vercammen
for investigation.
A request was made from the Bakersfield Youth Center
for $1,000.00 to carry on the activities of the Center up to
June 30, 1946. Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross,
the City Manager and Councilman Vercammen were appointed to
investigate the budget and activities of the Center and report
their findings to the Council.
City Auditor instructed to issue warrant
for $4,000.00 for property necessary for
the realignment of ~4th Street.
Upon mopion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrant for
$4,000.00 in favor of Ralph Bofuna, for the acquisition of
property necessary for the realignment of 24th Street between
L and M Streets, out of the ~ Gas Tax Fund for State Highways.
Approval of plan for the improvement of
portions of Sonora and Alpine Streets.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, plan for
improvement of portions of Sonora and Alpine Streets was
Allowance of claims.
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, 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.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned until December 26, 1948.
ATTEST:
City of Bakersfield, Calif.
Ex-0~icio Cl~r~of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, December 26, 1!)48
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., December 26, 194§.
Present: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vanderlei
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 1945,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of resolution re allocation of
1000 units to meet the present housing
emergency.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, a resolu-
tion already adopted by the Kern County Board of Supervisors
asking the housing authority of Kern County to make a request
from the NHA for an allocation of 1,000 units to meet the
present existing housing emergency needs for cities in the
County of Kern was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Permit granted Keller Metals, Inc. to
lay red paving in front of new building
at ~21 - 21st Street.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, permission
was granted the Keller Metals, Inc., to lay red paving in front
of their new building at 521 - 21st Street, under specifications
provided by the City Engineer.
Adoption of resolution covering the
proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory and setting time for hearing.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen,
resolution covering the proposed annexation of uninhabited
territory within the incorporated limits of the City of
Bakersfield described as a parcel of land lying North of
Bernard Street and East of the proposed extension of Magnolia
Street, and setting the date of hearing on same at eight
o'clock P.M. January 14, 1948, was adopted as read by the
Bakersfield, California, December 26, 1945
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis~Oross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vercammen,Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of resolution ordering closing of ·
portion of 17th Street between Cedar and
Pine Streets.
No protests or objections having been received, upon
motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, resolution ordering the
closing of a portion of 17th Street between Cedar and Pine Streets,
also the alley running easterly and westerly through Block 421-C
in the City of Bakersfield under Resolution of Intention #652 was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen, Vanderlei
Date set for hearing on application of
G.D.Shaffer for special building and
occupancy permit for church purposes in
an R-3 district.
A certificate of finding of facts presented by the Planning
Commission approving and recommending the granting of an applica-
tion of G. D. Shaffer on behalf of the Grace Pentacostal Church
for a special building and occupancy permit for church purposes.
in an R-~ district was read and upon motion by Vercammen, seconded
by Norris, the certificate was received and eight o'clock P.M.
January 21, 1946, was fixed as the time for hearing on this matter
before the Council.
Date set for hearing on application of
M.D.Johns for special building and
occupancy permit for church purposes
in an R-3 district.
A certificate of finding of facts presented by the Planning
Commission approving and recommending the granting of an applica.-
tion of M. A. Johns on behalf of the Bakersfield California Company
of Jehovah's Witnesses for a special building and occupancy permit
for church purposes in an R-3 district was read and upon motion
by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, the certificate was received ~d
Bakersfield, California, December 26, 1948
eight o'clock P.M. January 21, 1946, was fixed as the time for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Date set for hearing on application of
Henry G. Church for special building
and occupancy permit for church purposes
in an R-3 district.
A certificate of finding of facts presented by the
Planning Commission disapproving the granting of an application
of Henry G. Church, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, for a
special building and occupancy permit for church purposes in
an R-3 district was read, and upon motion by Vercammen, seconded
by Norris, the certificate was received, and eight o'clock P.M.,
January 21, 1946, was fixed as the time for hearing on this
matter before the Council.
Appropriation of $9~8.00 granted for
maintenance of Bakersfield Youth Center
for 6-months' period ending June 30, 1946.
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakls, an
appropriation of $978.00 was granted for the maintenance and
operation of the Bakersfield Youth Center at 18th and H Streets
for the six-months' period ending June 30, 1946, a proportion-
ate amount to be paid monthly, upon presentation of claim.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to Dance Regulation Ordinance
No. 869 New Series.
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Norris, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Dance
Regulation Ordinance No. 869 New Series providing that no
pass-out or return checks shall be issued, and persons leaving
the dance hall shall not be re-a~m~tted thereto except on
payment of the regular admission fee.
Adjournment
UpOn motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei,
the Council adjourned until January 2, 1946.
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MA~~ rsfield, Calif,,
ATTEST:
of the City of Bakersfield, California