HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY - DEC 1946Bakersfield, California, ~uly 1, 1946
Minutes of the Reguls~ Meeting of th~ Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambe:m of
the City Hall at eight o~clock P.M., July 1, 1946.
Present: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Verc~men
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regula~ Meeting held June 24, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Action on bids to furnish gasoline
for fiscal year ending June 30, 1947,
deferred until July S, 1946
This being the time set to further consider bids
presented to fur~nish gasoline for all departments for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1947, upon motion by Cross, seconded by
Camskis, the matter was further deferred until July 8, 1946.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed for Street Right of W~y to
realignment 24th Street between "K"
and "N" Streets
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, Resolution
of Acceptance of Deed from C.L.Stancliff and Talitha D.Stancliff,
for Street Right of Way fo~ the realignment of 24th Street betweez~
"K" and "N" Streets, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Verc~n
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution approvingMemorandum
of Agreement for Expenditure of 1/4 cent
Gas ~ax for State Highways for 1945-1947
~ie~n~um
Upon motion by Camskis, seconded by Vauderlei, Resolu-
tion approving Second Supplemental Nem~ox~andum of Agreement for
Expenditure of 1/4 cent Gas Tax allocated for State Highways for
the 194§-1947 blenniumwas adopted as read by the following rot®:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, July 1, 1946
Adoption of Resolution adopting budget and
approvingFirst Supplemental Memorandum of
Agreement for Expenditur.e of 1/4 cent Gas
Tax for Streets of Major Importance
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
adopting budget and s~proving First Supplam~ntal Memorandum of
Agreement for expenditure of 1/4 cent Gas Tax allocated for
Streets of Major Importance was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercarm~en
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 709 New Series
granting Southern pacific Company permit
for additional track crossing across
30th Street
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen,
Ordinance No. 709 New Series., grating ~he Southern Pacific
Company a peEnit to lay down, construct, maintain and operate
additional track crossing across ~0th Street, was adopted as
read by ~he following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Action on Agreement with County of Kern
to take over duties of Sanitarian from
the City deferred until July 8, 1946
Upon motion by Norris, seconded by Cs~n~cia, action
on the Agreement with the County of Kern to take over the duties
of Sanitarian from the City was deferred until July 8, 1946.
Reception of report from Horace V.
re noise and overloading of trucks
ing City streets
Grayson
travel-
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seco~ded by Carnakis, a
report f~om Horace V. Grayson, Chief of police, regarding noise
and overloading of trucks traveling City Streets, was received
and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, July 1, 1946
permit g~snted Industrial Power &
Equipment Company to engage in business
as Automobile Dealer
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Novvis, applica-
tion of E. L. Aldrich and A1 Holman, dba Industrial Power &
Equipment Company, to engage in business of automobile dealer
at 25 Union Avenue, was grated.
Action on a~pllcation of Powler, Cable
Motors to engage in business of Automobile
dealer deferred one week
Upon motion by Norris, seconded by Cross, action was
deferred until July 8, 1946, on the ~pplication of W.J.Fowler
and Esther Mac Carle, dba Fowler, Cable Motors to engage in
business of Automobile Dealer at 1314 California Avenue.
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention extending
City Sewer to cover all of Blocks
212, 213, 214, 215 and 216.
Upon the recommendation of Jos. B. Holfeldev, City
Engineer, the following communication from Dr. P.J.Cuneo, City
Health Officer, is spread upon the minutes of the City Council:
"Jtn~e 27, 1946
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Gentlemen:
The Health Department of the City of Bakersfield,
having ex~nined the lands, properties and improvements
included in Public Improvement District No. 6~6, find
that the sanitary sewers proposed to be constructed in
the said district are necessary as a health meas~e and
hereby recommends that sanitary sewers be constructed as
shown on "plan and Profiles for Public Improvement
District No. 656" as approved by the Council June 3,
1946. '
Respectfully submitted,
P.J.Cuneo, MD
Health Officer"
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to cover the
work.
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purchase of Site £or new Fire
Station at 4th and "L" Streets
deferred one week
A letter From City Manager V. Van Riper recoz~nending
the purchase oF a site at 4th and "L" Streets For the location
of a new fire station was read, and upon motion by Vanderlei,
seconded by Cross, the matte~ was laid over until July 8, 1946.
City Manager and City Attorney to
investigate and w~e recommendations
to Council on July 8, 1946, re
Bakersfield Sanitation Service Contract
A eo~m~unication from Dan Cronin of the Bakersfield
Sanitation Service Company regarding increased payroll and
maintenance costs in connection with the Refuse Disposal
contract with the City was read, and upon motion by Verc~nmen,
seconded by Vanderlei, the matter was referred to the City
Manager and City Attorney for consideration and recommendation
back to the Council Monday, J~ly 8, 1946.
City Assessor requested to attend
Assembly Committee on State and
Local Taxation at Sacramento, calif.
on July 18 and 19, 1946
Upon motion by Va~de~lei, seconded by Ca~nakis, City
Assessor, Earl J. Miner, was ~equested to attend a meeting of
the Assembly Committee on State and Local Taxation to be iheld in
Sacramento, CaliFornia, on July 18 and 19, 1946.
Mayor asked to attend meeting of
Disaster Council held in Court House,
Bakersfield, July 9, 1946
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakfs, Mayor
Siemon was asked to attend a meeting of the Disaste~ Conn(~l
to be held in the Board of Supervisors, Room at the Court House,
Bakersfield, CaliFornia, on July 9, 1946.
Decision of Railroad Commission
re Switching and other operations
at highway crossings received and
ordered placed on file
A Decision handed dov~ on October 28, 1924, by the
Railroad Commission of the State of California, regarding switching
and other operations of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Corecany, on highway crossings in the City of Bakersfield,
Bakersfield, california, July 1, 1946
especially the "F" Street crossing, was presented by Mayor
Siemon, and upon motion by Cross, seconded by Vercsmmen, it
was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Unifo~nn plumbing Code
deferred until July 8, 1946
Councilman Norris suggested that action be taken on
the adoption of the 1946 U~ifor~ Plumbing Code by the City, and
upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, the matter was
deferred until July 8, 1946.
Adj ou~nment
L~pon motion by Cross., seconded by Vercammen, the
Council adJ ou~ned.
OR of~t~e City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CIT~ CL~:~K and Ex-0fI'icio Clerk of the Council
of the Cit~v of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, california, July 8, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Cottucil of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Co~ucil Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o,clock P.M., July 8, 1946.
present: ca~nakis ,Cross ,Norris ,Ryder,Siemon,Vsnderlei ,Verca~nen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July l, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Acceptance of bid of Seaside 0il
Company, as modified, to fu~nish
gasoline, for fiscal year ending
June 30, 1947
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, bid of the
Seaside 0il Company, as modified, to ftu-nish gasoline to the
City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1947, was accepted,
and all other bids were rejected. The City Manager was
authorized and instructed to have new contract with Seaside
0il Company prepared covering same.
Purchase of Site for location of
new Fire Station deferred until July 15,
1946
A proposal covering the purchase of a portion of
Block "A' of Chester park Tract for the location of a new fire
station was read, and upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded
by Vercammen, the matter was deferred until July 15, 1946.
pez~it granted Fowler, Carle Motors
to engage in business as automobile
dealer
Upon motion by carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei,
application of W.J.Fowler aud Esther Mae Carle, dba Fowler,
Carle Motors, to engage in business of automobile dealer
at 1314 California Avenue, was granted.
permit granted Barnett,s Used Cars
to engage in business as Automobile
Dealer
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Norris, applica-
tion of Leroy Barnett, dba Barnettts Used Cars, to engage
in business of Second-Hand Automobile Dealer at 2S16 Chester
Avenue, was granted.
Bakersfield, California, jl~ly 8, 1946
Permit granted Kern County Equipment
Co., Inc., to engage in business as
automobile dealer
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, appli-
cation of N.B.Rieha~ds, Asst. Secretary of Kern County Eqtdpment
Company, Inc., to engage in business of automobile dealer at
607-61§ East 19th Street, was granted.
Adoption of Resolution reconm~nding
the construction of sanitary sewers
as shown on "plan and Profile for
Public Improvement District No. 656"
?pen motion by Vercamm~u, seconded by Carnakis,
Resolution recommending the construction of sanitary sewers
as shown on "plan and Profile for public Improvement District
No. 6B6", was adopted as read by the following vote:
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercsmnnen
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Communication from California State
Disaster Council received and
placed on file
A co-~mlcation from the California State Disaster
Council was read, and upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by
Cross, was received and ordered placed on file.
Final action on Bakersfield Sanitation
Service company, s Contract deferred
until July 15, 1946
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Norris, final
action on Bakersfield Sanitation Service Company, s Contract
was deferred until July 15, 1946, on account of the absence
of Mr. Cronin.
Approval of Plat to open. "0" Street
between 2nd Street ~d Kern Island Ca~al
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Camskis, plat
as submitted by the City Engineer to be used in connection
with the opening of "0" Street between 2rid Street and Kern
Island Canal was approved.
Bakersfield, calif., July 8, 1946
Adjournment
Upon motion by Carnal~s, seconded by Ryder,
Council adjourned.
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MATORo~~heOity~
of Bakersfield, calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK an~ Ex-0fficio Clerk o f the Council
o~the ~City of ~ak~rsfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, July 16, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, b~ld in the Council chambe~ of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M., July lB, 1946.
Present: Ca-naZis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, VercazEen
Absent: Norris
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held J~ly 8, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
NO. 667
Upon motion by Verca~nen, seconded by Vanderlei,
Resolution of Intention No. 657, proposing to order the vacation
of portions of Virginia Street, Williams Street, Eureka Street,
East 18th Street, East 19th Street, and five adjoining slleys,
in the City of B~ ersfield, was adopted as read by the follow-
ingvote:
Ayes: Ca~nakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Norris
Matter of Taxicab meters held over
until July 22, 1946
Following a discussion on the matter of taxicab
meters, upon motion by Vercsm~nen, seconded by Vanderlei, t~s
business was held over until July 22, 1946.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 710 N.S.
amending Subdivision i of Section 1102
and Section SS08 of Uniform Building
Code
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ca~nakis,
Ordinance No. 710 N.S., amending Subdivision 1 of Section 1102
and amending Section 3~08 of the UnifoEn Building Code, 1940
Edition, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Ca~nakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Norris
Bakersfield, Calif., July 15, 1946
Reception of City Treasu~er,s
Financial Report for June, 1946
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Ryder, the
City T~easurerts Financial Report for the month of June,
1946, was received and ordered placed on file.
Offer of Warde D. Watson accepted
to purchase portion of North Half
of Block "A" Chester park Tract
for location of new fire station.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the
offer of Warde D. Watson to the City for the purchase of
site described as the East 1001 feet of the North Half of
Block "A" of the Chester Park Tract, to be used for the
location of a new fire station, was accepted, aud the City
Attorney was authorized ~d instructed to have deed
prepared covering tiLtS sale to the City.
Date set for hearing on petition of
H. R. Fike to amend zoning 0rdi~suce
No. 801 N.S. by changing the present
zoning of a portion of Block 447
of the Northern Division of the
City of Bakersfield from anR-3 to
a C-1 district.
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented by
the Platting Commission approving s~d recommending the
granting of a petition of H. R. Fike to amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 501 N.S. by changing the present zoning of a portion
of Block 447 of the Northern Division of the city of
B~ ersfield, from an R-3 district to a C-1 district,
was read, and upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by
carnakis, the Certificate was received, and 8:00 P.M.
J~ly 29, 1946, was fixed as the time for hearing on this
matter before the Council.
Bakersfield, Calif., July 1S, 1946
Date set for hearing on Planning
Commission recommendation to amend
Zoning Ordinance No. 801 N.S. by
changing the present zoning of a
portion of Blocks 434 and 417B of
the Northern Division and a portion
of Block 418A of Tract 1245, from
a C-1 to an R-3 and R-4 district
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented by the
planning Commission approving and recommending the amending of
Zoning Ordinance No. 501 N.S. by changing the present zo~Lng
of a portion of Blocks 434 and 417B of the Northern Division,
and a portion of Block 418A of Tract 1243, City of Bakersfield,
from a C-1 district to an R-3 and R-4 district, was read,
and upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ca~nakis, the Certifi-
cate was received and 8:00 P.M., July 29, 1946, was fixed as
the time for hearing on this matter before the Council.
Approval of Resolution by the
City Manager,s Traffic Advisory
Commtittee
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen, the
Council approved the Resolution of the City Manager,s Traffic
Advisory Committee recommending that the Planning Commission
make a comprehensive study ~d report of parking conditions in
the central business districts, and declared its intention of
including in the annual budget an appropriate sum to cover the
work.
Matter of Sanitation Service Company,s
refuse disposal contract continued
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, discussion
on the Sanitation Service Company, s refuse-disposal contract
was continued until July 22, 1946.
City Attorney,s request for extended
vacation granted
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
request of R. Y. Bu~um, City Attorney, for an additional seven
and one-half days, vacation, was granted.
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Bakersfield, Calif., ~ly 15, 1946
Councilmen to p~ticipate in
celebration of V-J Day
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder,
the Council expressed its willingness to participate
in the celebration of V-J Day to be held September 2,
1946.
Mayor authorized to sign contract
with County of Kern covering
Sanitarian service for the City
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Vanderlei,
the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract with the
County of Kern covering Sanitarian service for the City
of Bakersfield.
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Ca~nakis,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to
issue wartaais on the City Treasurer to cover the
respective ~nounts.
Adjourrnuent
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Vercan~uen,
the Council adjourned.
~AYOR~~ City of Bskersffeld, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, california
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Bakersfield, California, July 22, 1946
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 22, 1946.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Absent: Vanderlei
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July l§, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
City Attorney authorized and instructed
to make investigation of cement-brick
manufacturer in 34th Street District
After hea~ing various protests by residents of the
34th Street area regarding the noise and dust resulting from
the w~nufactu~e of cement bricks in that vicinity, upon motion
by Carnakis, seconded by Rydev, the City Attorney was authorized
and instructed to investigate the matter, and ascertain if
concern is complying with all City Sanitary andBuildio~.Code
Ordinances, and report back to the Council.
City Attorney to prepare Ordinance
changing type of meters allowed in
taxicabs
A recommendation by the City Manager on the matter of
taxicab meters was read, and upon motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Norris, the City Attorney was authorized and instructed to
prepare Ordinance permitting taxicab d~ivers to use glove-box
type meters in their cabs, or s~y other type of meter which
is approved by the Chief of Police.
Sick Leave granted V. Man Riper,
City Manager
A cozmnunication from V. Van Riper, City Manager,
requesting at least thirty days, leave from his duties on account
of ill health, was read, and upon motion by Carnakis, seconded
by Ryder, the request was granted.
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Bakersfield, Calif., J~ly 22, 1946
City Clerk instructed to call for
bids to purchase two cars for use
by the Police Department
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Cross, the City
Clerk was authorized and instructed to call for bids to
purchase two
ment.
(2) sedan-type cars for use by the Police Depart-
Petition from Kern County Laud
company to abandon portions of
certain streets and alleys
referred to planning Commission
Upon motion by Norris, secouded by Ryder, a petition
from Kern County~Land Company to vacate and abandon that
portion of Pine Street, Spruce Street, Myrtle Street, Beach
Street aud Elm Street lying south of the south line of
16th Street and north of the south line extended of Blocks
41SC and D, 416C and D and 41?C and D; also all alleys lying
within these blocks, was referred to the Planning Comu~ssion.
Adoption of Resolution committing
City of Bakersfield Jointly with
County of Kern in payment toward
completion of Veterans Housing
Project CAL-V-4554
Upon motion by carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
stating that the City of Bakersfield agrees to commit itself
Jointly with the County of Kern to the payment of one-half of
the sponsor,s contribution toward the completion of Veterans
Housing project, CAL-V-4554, based on a total estimated
sponsor,s contribution of $57,548.00, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Car~akis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vercamen
Noes: Norris
Absent: Vanderlei
Bakersfield, California, ~uly 9~, 1946
AdJottrnment
Upon motion by Carnakis, seeonded by Vercammen,
the Council adjourned.
~ o~he City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
Ci'/~f CLEH/{ and Ex-0ffi¢io Clerk Of the Council
of the ~ity ~of Rskersfield, California
Bakersfield, california, July 29, 1946
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 29, 1946.
present: Ca~nakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regula~ Meeting held July 22, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
zoning Ordinance District Map ordered
changed covering reclassificatlon of
a portion of Block 447 of the Northern
Division of the City of Bakersfield
from R-3 to C-1 District
This being the time set for hearing on proposed
change of zoning of the South Eastern corner of Block 447,
including Lots 19 and 20, from anR-~ to a C-1 District, and
no protests or objections having been received, upon motion
by Cross, seconded by Vanderlei, the change as recommended
by the City planning Commission was ~pproved, and the
planning Engineer was instructed to change the District Map
to confoEn.
Zoning ordinance District Map ordered
changed covering reclassification of
portions of Blocks 43§ and 417B of
the Northern Division, and Block 418A
of T~act 1243, City of Bskers£ield,
from C-1 to R-3 and R-4 District
This beingthe time set for hea~ing on proposed
change of zoning of the South East Quarter of Block 4~4 and
the North Half of Block 417B from a C-1 to sn R-S District,
the South Half of Block 417B from a C-1 District to an R-4
District, and the East Half of Block 418A including Lots 1
to 12, from a C-1 to an R-3 District, and no protests or
objections having been received, upon motionby Vercammen,
seconded by Carnakis, the changes as recommended by the
City planning Commission were approved, and the planning
Engineer was instructed to change the District Map to
confoEn.
BakersField, California, July 29, 194:6
Adoption of Ordinance No. 711 N.S.
amending Subdivision (a) of Section
of Taxicab Ordinance No. 703 N.S.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
Ordinance No. 711 New Series, amending Subdivision (a) of
Section 1S of Taxicab Ordinance No. 703 New Series, pert~Ln-
~ng to taxicab meters, was adopted as read by the foilowning
vote:
Ayes: carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. 712 N.S.
prohibiting persons under the age of
twenty-one from being in possession or
consuming any alcoholic beverage.
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, 0rdtna~ce
No. 712 New Series, prohibiting persons under the age of
twenty-one years from being in possession of or consuming any
~coholic beverage in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
petition denied Cole Bros. to
conduct circus in City on
September 14, 1946
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Vanderlei, applica-
tion of Cole Brothers to conduct a Circus in the City on
September 14, 1946, was denied, due to the fact that the
Livestock and Frontier Day Horse Show will be held the follow-
ingweek.
Jos. B. Holfelder appointed
Acting City ~anager during
absence of V. Man Riper
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis,
Jos. B. Holfelder, City Engineer, was appointed Acting, Cit~
Manager du~ing V. Van Riper.s absence, and was granted a
salary increase of ~$160.00 per month while serving in this
capacity.
Bakersfield, Calif., July 29, 1946
Request for Acquisition and Installation
of Modern class "B" Fire Alarm System
by the City presented by Fire Chief
Phil C. Pifer
A connnunication requesting the acquisition and
installation of a modern Class "B" Fire Alarm System by the
City of Bakersfield was presented by chief Engineer Phil C.
Pifer, and upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the
City Attorney was authorized and instructed to prepare the
necessary papers to submit a bond issue for the fire-alaEn
system to the people.
City Attorney authorized and instructed
to preps~e Charter Amendments pertain-
ing to minimum age and residence of
employees
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Cross, the
City Attorney was authorized and instructed to prepare cha~ter
Amendments which would lower the age limit in the police
Department to twenty-one years, and also eliminate the require-
ment that employees must be residents of the City for one
year prior to their appointment.
City Attorney to prepare charter
Amendments to empower City Council
to contract for performance of
City Health and Sanitarian Functions
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, the City
Attorney was authorized and instructed to prepare the
necessary Charter Amendments to provide the City Council
with the power to contract for the performance of the City
Health and Sanita~ian functions in the City.
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were s11owed, and the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on
the City Treas~er to cover the respective amounts, excepting
warrant in the amount of $1§0.00 covering rental on Bakers-
field Youth Center.
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Bakersfield, California, July 29, 194~;
City Manager to make preparations
for garbage and refuse pickup in
case of strike
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the City
Manager was authorized aud instructed to ms&e sll due prepara-
tions for garbage and refuse pickup in the City in case of a
strike.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Vercannmen, the
Council adjourned.
~f~ t~he City~ calif.
of Bsk ersfield,
ATTEST:
CIT~ CLERK and Ex-0ffici0 Clerk of the Council
Bakersfield, california, August 5, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
chambers of the City Hall at eight o~clock P.M., August 5, 1946.
Present: ca~n~is,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei~Vercan~nen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regula~ Meeting held ~uly 29% 1946,
were read and sgproved as read.
Opening of bid to furnish two (2)
sedan-type automobiles for use in
Police Department
This being the time set to open bids to furnish two
(2) sedan-type automobiles for use in the police Department,
upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Car~kis, the one bid received
was publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bid to furnish two (2)
sedan-type automobiles for use in
police Department
Upon motion by ca~nakis, seconded by Norris, bid
presented by Motor Center proposing to furnish one 1946
Chevrolet Sedan for the net sum of $479.~6 and another for
the net stun of $829.86, both for use in the police Department,
was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution ordering
vacation of portions of certain
streets and alleys under Resolution
of Intention No. 657
No protests or objectious having been received, upon
motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, Resolution order-
ing the vacation of portions of Virginia Street, Williams
Street, Eureka Street, East 18th Street, East 19th Street,
and five adjoining ~ leys in the City of Bakersfield, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
~yes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,V~derlei,Vercanunen
Noes: None
Absent: None
BakBrsfield, California, August 5, 19.~8
Adoption of Resolution ordering Street
Superintendent to proceed with the
work of abating a nuisance
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, Resolu-
tion ordering the Street Superintendent to proceed with t~ work
of abating a nuisance in the form of certain infested trees
and shrubs on the property of l~att Delanty, 2605 H Street, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei~Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Donation to be made to East Bakersfield
Post American Legion for decorating of
streets for V-J Day celebration
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Carnakis, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrant in
the amount of $166.66 to the East Bakersfield Post of the
American Legion to help defray the cost of decorating of City
streets for the V-J Day celebration on September 2, 1946.
Adoption of Resolution p,ertaining to
the acquisition mad construction of
an approved Class "B" Fire AlaEn System
in the City of Bakersfield
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Resolu-
tion pertaining to the acquisition and construction of an
approved Class "B" Fire Alarm System in the City of Bakersfield,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution proposing certain
Amendments to the City Cha~ter by the
Legislative Body of the City
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, Resolu-
tion proposing certain Charter Amendments pertaining to the
lowering of the age requirements for applicants in the Police
Department; the removal of one years, prior residence in the
City for applicants in all departments; and the empowering of
Bakersfield, california, August 5, 1946
the City Council to contract for the functions of the City Health
and Sanitation Departments, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei~Vercsm~en
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Clerk authorized to communicate
with Kern County Board of Supervisers
regarding the consolidation o£
Municipal and County Elections
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Ryder, the
City Clerk was authorized and instructed to address a letter
to the Kern Co~uuty Board of Supervisors asking permission to
consolidate certain Municipal propositions with the County
and State General Election to be held in November 1946.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 658 declaring the intention of
ordering the vacation of North-South
Alley in Block 3, Bernard Addition
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
of Intention No. 658, declaring the intention to order the
vacation of the North-South Alley in Bloek 3, Bernard Addition,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlet,Vercan~nen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution requesting
Kern Island Canal Company to
discontinue the use and operation
of certain irrigation ditches in
the City
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
petitioning the Ke~n Island canal company to discontinue the
use and operation of certain irrigation ditches known as the
Mill Ditch and the East Mill Ditch lying wholly or partially
within the present limits of the City, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercannnen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, Calififornia, August 5, 1946
Reception of Decision of Railroad
Commission in matter of application
of Southern Pacific Company to
construct Bpu~ track across 30th St.
in City of Bakersfield
A Decision of the Railroad Co~ssion of the State
of California, approving the application of the Southern Pacifi¢~
Company to construct a spur track across 30th Street in t~ City
o£ Bakersfield, was read, and upon motion by Ryder, seconded
by Norris, the document was received and ordered placed on file.
permission denied Martin Sussman
to lay Mosaic tile on sidewalk
in front of 1923 "L" Street
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen,
permission was denied Martin Sussma~, thro~hAllen Cassidy,
Agent, to lay Mosaic tile on sidewalk in front of building
located at 1923 "L" Street.
Acceptance of resignation of
Guy H. Jaggaud as member of
Civil Service Board
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the
resignation of Guy H. Jaggard, a member of the Civil Service
Board for Miscellaneous Departments, was accepted with x-eg~ets,
and the City Clerk was authorized ~d instructed to w~ite to
Mr. Jaggard thanking him for his efficient and faithful
services while acting in this capacity.
Invitation to be extended Kern Cmmty
General Contractors Association to
meet with City Council to study Uniform
Building Code
A co~Anlcation was read from the Kern County General
Contractors Association requesting peEmtssion to have a rep~es-
entative meet with the Council committee when the UnifoEn
Building Code is studied for adoption by the City, and Upon
motion by Cross, seconded by Cazm~is, the m~gestion was
received, and the City Clerk was authorized to advise them of
tl~s fact and that they will be notified when this meeting is
to be held.
Bakersfield, California, August 5, 1946
VercanEen to appoint committee member
to meet with Board of Supervisors and
California Youth Authority
A coi~Kmuication was read announcing the meeting of
the California Youth Authority with the County Board of Super-
visors and asking representation from the City Council, and
upon motion by Norris, seconded by Ca~nakis, the matter was
turned over to M~. Vercammen to appoint one of his coEm~Ittee
to attend.
Reception of letter from the City
of San Diego
A letter was read from the Mayor of the City of San
Diego, California, extending an invitation to the Council to
come to that City to attend the 48th Annual Conference of the
League of California Cities on SepteEber 16 to 19, 1946, and
upon motion by Cross, seconded by V~derlei, it was received
and ordered placed on file.
permission granted Navy Club of
United Stated to display Mobile
Wa~Exhibit
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ca~nakts, peEnission
was granted the Navy Club of the United States to display one
of its Mobile Wa~ ExtLibits in the City, snd the ~City Clerk
was authorized to w2ite the Club to ascertain if the exhibit
might not be held at the time of the V-J Day Celebration on
September 2, 1946.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, the Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITff CT.~:~K an~ Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, california
California
Bakersfield, California, August 12, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, Califol-nia, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M., August 12, 1946.
Present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Siemon, Vanderlei, ¥ercammen
Absent: Ryder
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 5, 1946, arete
read and approved as read.
Date set for hearing on petition of
Chris Pologianis to amend Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 N.S. by changing
present zoning of Block C of Lowell
Addition, from an R-3 to a C-1 District
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented by the
Planning Commission approving and recommending the granting o£ a
petition by chris Pologianis to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 5011N.S.
by changing the present zoning in Block C of the Lowell Addition,
from an R-3 to a C-1 District, was read, and upon motion by Cs~oss,
seconded by Norris, the Certificate was received, and 8:00 p.~.,
August 26, 1946, was fixed as the time for hea~?ing on this matter
before the Council.
Date set for hearing on petition of
J. T. Nighbert to amend Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 N.S. by changing
present zoning in Block 424 of Northern
Division, from an R-8 to an R-4 District
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented by the
Planning Cormnission approving and recommending the g~anting of a
petition by J. T. Nighbert to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 501 N.S.
by changing the present zoning in Block ,24 of the Northern
Division, City of Bakersfield, from an R-8 to an R-4 District,
was read, and upon motion by Norris, seconded by Vercammen, the
Certificate was received, and 8:00 P.M., August 26, 1946, was
fixed as the time for hearing on this matter before the Council.
Bakersfield, Calffo~nia, August 12, 1.946
Date set for hearing on petition of
~. & Mrs. J. C. Conry to amend Zoning
Ordinance No. 501 N.S. by changing
present zoning of Block 8, Kruse Tract,
from an R-2 to an R-4 District
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented by the
planning Commission approving and reco~ending the granting of
a petition by Nr. & M~s. J. C. Conry to a~end Zoning Ordinance
No. 501 N.S. by changing the present zoning in Bloc~ 8, K~use
Tract, City of Bakersfield, £rom an R-2 to an R-4 District, was
read, and upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the
Certificate was received, and 8:00 P.N., August 26, 19~G, was
fixed as the time for hearing on this matter before the Council.
claim of Dora Atwater against the City
of Bakersfield referred to City Attorney
A claim of Dora Atwater against the City of Bakersfield
in the sum of $5,000.00 for injuries sustained by reason of a
dangerous and defective condition existing in a sidewalk located
in front of premises at 2~8 South "H" Street, was read, and
upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the matter was
re£erred to the City Attorney for investigation and report back
to the Council August,19, 19~8.
Nayor authorized to approve City Clerk,s
letter to Board of Supervisors re
consolidation of Special Municipal Election
with General State Election in November lg~8.
Upon motion by Ve~cammen, seconded by Cross, the Nayor
was authorized to approve the letter of the City Clerk to the
Kern County Board of Supervisors listing the propositions for
the ballot of the Special Municipal election to be consolidated
with the General State Election in November, 19~8.
per~it granted Wilson & Cross to
engage in business as Automobile Dealer
Upon motion by Vauderlei, seconded by Ca~nakis, appli-
cation of R. E. Wilson and A. P. Cross, dba Wilson & Cross, to
engage in business of Automobile Dealer at 506 East 18th Street
was granted.
Bakersfield, California, August 1:2, 1946
Reception of City TreasL~rer,s
Financial Report for July 1946
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis,
the City Treasul~er,s Financial Report for the month of July,
1946, was received and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei,
claims as audited by the Finance Comz~ittee were allowed, and
the City Auditor was authorized a~ d instructed to issue warrants
on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
A d j ottrnment
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Vercammen, t]~e
Council adjourned.
NAY0k o~ the-City of BakerSfield
ATTEST:
CIT~ CL~HK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
o~the C~ty o~f JBs~kers~eld. california
Bakersfield, California, August 19, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the CoL~cil
Chamber of the City Hall at eight o~clock P.M., August 19,
1946.
Present: ca~nakis,Cross,~orris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercsmmen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Action on claim of Dora Atwater
deferred one week
Upon motion by Vauderlei, seconded by Norris,
action on the claim of Dora Atwater against the City of
Bakersfield was deferred one week.
Letter from Attorney for Bakersfield
Sanitation Service regarding City
Dump referred to City Manager and
City Attorney
A conmmmuication from the attorney representing the
Bakersfield Sanitation Service regarding the condition of
the City Dump was read, and upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded
by Norris, the matter was referred to the City Manager and
the City Attorney for investigation s~d report back to the
Council.
City Attorney to prepare Ordinance
to control solicitations in the city
by all charity Organizations
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, the
City Attorney was authorized and instructed to prepa~,e an
ordinance which would set up a control over solicitations
in the City by all charity Organizations.
Letter l~om Senate committee on State
and Local Taxation referred to City
Manager
A letter from the california Senate Committee on
State and Local Taxation was read, and upon motion by
Bakersfield, CaliFornia, August 19, 1946
Vanderlei, seconded by NorTis, was referred to the City
Nanager for answer, with instructions to present the City, s
problem in Finding new sources of revenue.
AdJournment
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen,
the Council adjourned.
MATER or, the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
CITf CL~RK and ~Ex-0F~icio Clerk o£ the Council
o~the~ o~ Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, california, August 26, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chan~er
of the City Hall at eight o,clock P.M., August 26, 1946.
Present: Ca~nakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercanmnen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 19, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution ordering the
vacation of the North-South alley in
Block G, Bernard Addition under
Resolution of Intention No. 658.
No protests or objections having been received, upon
motion by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, Resolution ordering
the vacation o£ the North-South alley in Block G, Bernard
Addition, under Resolution of Intention No. 658, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercazmmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Zoning Ordinance District Map ordered
changed covering reclasstfication of
Block C, Lowell Addition from an R-3
to a C-1 District
This being the time set for hearing on proposed
c?~ange in zoning of Block C, Lowell Addition, from an R-3 to
a C-1 District, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis, the
change as reconnnended by the City planning Con~nission was
approved, and the Planning Engineer was instructed to change
the district map to conform.
Zoning Ordinance District Map ordered
changed covering reclassification of
Dlock 424 of Northern Division f~om an
R-~ to an R-4 District
This being the time set for hearing on proposed
change in zoning of Block 4~4 of the Northern Division f~om
an R-3 to an R-4 District, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon motion by Cross, seconded by
Bakersfield, California, August 2~,, 194t$
Carnakis, the change as recommended by the City Planning
Commission was approved, and the Planning Engineer was
instructed to change the District Nap to conform.
Zoning Ordinance District Nap ordeped
changed covering reclasstfication o f
Block 6 of the Kruse Tract from an
R-2 to an R-4 Distpict
This beinG the time set for hearing on proposed
change in zoning of Block 6 of the Kruse Tract from an
to mu R-4 District, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the
change as recommended by the planning Commission was approved,
and the Planning Engineer was instructed to change the District
~ap to conform.
Adoption of Resolution reconm~ending
inauguration of new motor-bus line
in the City
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ca,naPes, Resolu-
tion ~ecommending the inauguration of a new motor-bus line in
the City by the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carn~cis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vam. derlei,Vercmmmen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Ordinance No. ~1~
regulating solicitations for charitable,
patriotic, philanthropic and othe~
purposes in the City
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis,
No. 715 N.S. regulating solicitations fo~ charitable,
philanthropic and other purposes in the City, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Ordinance
patriotic,
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, August 26, 1946
Alteration made in Estimated Budget of'
Expenditures for fiscal year ending
Jl~ne 30, 1947.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, alteration
of the est~<~ted budget of expenditures for the fiscal year
ending ~kuue 30, 1947, with respect to the salary of the City
Attorney being changed to $8,000.00 per year and that of the
Assistam t City Attorney being deleted, was approved by t~e
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: V~derlei
Absent: None
Approval of Estimated Budget of
Expenditures for fiscal year ending
June 30, 1947, with exception
Upon motion by Carnakts, seconded by Norris, Estimated
Budget of Expenditures in the total ~nount of $1,417,355;.84,
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1947, was approved m~th
the exception noted in the Attorney,s office.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 716 N.S.
imposing a Sales Tax on retail sales.
in the City
Upon motion by vaaderlei, seconded by Norris,
Ordinance No. V16 N.S., imposing a one-half of one per cent
Sales Tax upon all retailers in the City, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,vanderlei,Verca~muen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of Notice of Special Election
to be held November 5, 1946, in consol-
idation with general State Election
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, Notice
of Special Election to be held November 5, 1946, in consolida-
tion with the general State Election, setting forth three (3)
propositions to be brought before the people, was approved.
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Bakersfield, California, August 26, 1946
Adoption of Ordinance No. 714 N.S.
calling Special Election to be held
November 5, 1946, setting forth
Proposition re Approved Class B
Fire Alarm System
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, Ordinance
No. 714 N.S., calling a special election to be held November 5,
1946, for the purpose of subrait~ing to the voters the Proposition
of incurring a bonded indebtedness in the sum of ~$228,000.00
for the acquisition, construction and completion of an approved
"Class B" Fire Alarm System, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: Vanderlei
Absent: None
Adoption of Emergency Resolution
establishing eo~ection factor
to determine true value of assessment
within the City
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, Emergency
Resolution establishing correction factor to determine true
value of assessment within the City, was adopted as read by the
following Vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei~Vercamme~
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution o,£ Intention
No. 656
Upon motion by Vercannnen, seconded by Carnakis,
Resolution of Intention No. 686, proposing to improve Public
Improvement District No. 686, was adopted as read by the £ollow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, Calif., Aug. 26, 1946
Temporary peEnit g~anted california
Division of Highways to use portion
of Weill park for Office Building
Upon motion by Ca~nakis, seconded by Norris, a
pez~mlt was granted the California Division of Highways for
the temporary use of a small portion of Weill park on which
to erect an office building.
permission granted Darrel J. Turner
to place terazzo sidewalk in front
of buildings for H.J.Braudt Investment
Company on 18th Street
Upon motion by Ca~n~cis, seconded by Vercanm~en,
permission was granted Darrell J. Turner to place terazzo
sidewalk in front of ~ildings under construction for
H.J.B~andt Investment Company on 18th Street, subject to
the approval of the City Engineer.
Reception o~Certified public
Accountant,s Audit Report for
six-months, period ending
June 30, 1946
Upon motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis,
Certified public Accountant,s Audit Report presented by
George H. Hobson, covering the books ~d accounts of the
City for the six-months, period ending June 30, 1948, 'was
received and turned over to the Finance Conmmittee.
Acceptance of proposal of George
H. Hobson for audit of City books
and accounts for fiscal year ending
2%me 30, 1947
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, proposal
of George H. Hobson to audit the books and accounts of the
City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1947,.for the
sum of $725.00, was accepted.
Mayor and City clerk authorized to
sign contract with County of Kern
re Housing Project Cal. V 4554
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the
Mayor and the City Clerk were authorized to sign contract
with the County of Kern pertaining to Housing Project
Cal. V 4554.
BakersField, California, August ~6, ~946
Allowance of Claims
Upon 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 ~he
City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by cai~nakis, the
Council adjourned.
NA Y02~~the li t~-~-'~
C y of B~ ersfield, California
ATTEST:
CIT~and EXL-0~C~O Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the city
of Bakersfield, Ca ifornia, held in the Council chamber of the
City Hall at eight otclock P.M., September 3, 1946.
Present:
Absent:
Ca~nakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
VaoAerlei
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Approval of Standard Street
Sections
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by car~akis, tracings
of Stands~d Street Sections prepared and submitted by the City
Engineer were approved.
Acceptance of resignation of
City Attorney Ray y. ~
A co~Gnication f~om Ray M. Bu~tua, tendering his
resignation from the office of City Attorney, effective August
31, 1946, was read, and upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by
Cross, the resignation was accepted, and the city Clerk was
instr~cted to send M~. Bu~um a letter conveying the appreciation
of the Council for his years of faithful service to the City.
Appointment of Members of
Board of Charity Solicitations
Upon a motion hy Cross, seconded by Ryder, the
following were appointed as members of the Board of charity
Solicitations:
Rabbi Jack Levy, Chairma~
Dr. Stephen Montgomery
Richard Leask
Councilman E.G. Norris
Ed. F. Fee~
Donald Dauwalde~
F. M. Engle
Applications for permits to solicit
funds for charitable purposes referred
to Board o£ Charity Solicitations
Upon a motion by Ca~nMcis, seconded by Ve~carmmen,
several applications received by the Council to solicit funds
for charitable purposes in the City were referred to the newly-
appointed Board of charity Solicitations.
Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1946
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. '720
New Series ~mending Subdivision Ordinance
No. 424 New Series
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, E~rgency
Ordinance No. 720 New Series, amending Section 6 of Subdivision
Ordinance No. 424 New Series, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Ca~nakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent; Vanderlei
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Adoption of Resolution prescribing
duties of City Attorney
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Ca~nakis,
Resolution prescribing and defining the duties of the City
Attorney of the City o£ B~cersfield, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Ca~nakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Adoption of Ordinance No. 719
New Series repealing Ordinance No.
208 New Series snd Emergency
Ordinance No. 551 New Series
creating the Office of Assistant
City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney
Upon a motion by cal-nakis, seconded by Norris,
Ordinance No. 719 New Series, repea~ing Ordinance No. 208 New
Series creating the office of Assistant City Attorney, and
Emergency Ordinance No. 551 New Series, creating the office
of Deputy City Attorney, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Ca~nakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1946
Adoption of Emergency ordinance No.
718 New series amending Salary ordinance
No. 700 New Series
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
Emergency ordinance No. 718 New Series, amending certain
subdivisions of Salary ordinance No. 700 New Series, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carn~kis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: vanderlei
Adoption of ordinance No. 717 New Series
amending Emergency Ordinance No. 882
New Series designating certain Streets
as Streets of Major Importance
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross,
ordinance No. 717 New Series, amending Emergency Ordinance No.
582 New Series and designating "p" Street between B~tu~dage L~e
and california Avenue and "Q" Street between TruxtunAvenue
and California Avenue including the "Q" Street to "p" Street
transition between 15th Street and California Avenue, as
Streets of ~,~aJor Importance, was adopted as read by
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Veresmunen
following vote:
Ayes: carnakis, CROSS,
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Appointment of Hugh Cubran to fill
vancancy on Planning Commission
Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Carnakis,
~. Hugh Curran was appointed to fill vacancy on City
planning Conmnission due to the resignation of clarence.
Cullimore.
Bakersfield, California, Sept. 3, 1946
Adjournment
Upon motion by Carnakis,
Council adjourned.
seconded by Ryder, the
0F~E CITY of B~eersfield, Ca~Sf.
ATTEST:
CITY CLaiRE slu~ Ex Officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, Calif., Sept. 10, 1946
Minutes of the Regula~ Meeting of the Cotmcil of
the city of Bakersfield, california, held in the Council
chamber of the City Hall at eight o,clock P.M., September 10,
1946.
present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercannnen
Absent: vanderlei
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5,
1946, were read and spproved as read.
Appointment of J. Kelly Steele to
position of City Attorney
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, J. Kelly
Steele was appointed City Attorney at a salary of ~416.66 per
month, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Ray Y. Burtun.
City Attorney authorized to file
general denial in suits to Quiet Title
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, the
City Attorney was authori-ed to file a general denial in
two suits to Quiet Title affecting the East ~ feet of Lot 5,
Block 234, City of Bakersfield.
City Manager authorized to send flowers
for services of ~s. N. E. Blacker and
Mr. Frank Benson, deceased
Upon motioD by Vercsmnnen, seconded by Ca~nakis,
the City Manager was authorized to send flowers to convey
the sympathy of the Council at the services of Mrs. N. E.
Blacker and Mr. Frank Benson, deceased.
Adoption of Resolution inre administration
in relation to applications under
ordinance No. 71~ N.S.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross,
Resolution ir~e administration in relation to applications
for permits under 0rd~nance No. 713 N. S. was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Verca~nen
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
BakBrsfield, California, September 10, 1(.746
City Auditor authorized to issue
warrant to cover the purchase of
property for new fire station at
4th and "L" Streets
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, t~
City Auditor was authorized mud instructed to issue warrant
in the ~nount of $4,506.50 to cover property purchased £~om
C. B. 0'Guirm for the new fire station site at 4th and
Streets.
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Adoption of Resolution covering the
annexation of uninhabited territory
and setting date fop hearing
A petition from the owners of a portion of the
Ardizzi-01cese Company Annex to Kern City lying North of
Bernard Street East of Union Avenue and South of Columbus
Avenue, requesting that steps be taken to armex t~ts
tminhabited territory and include said areas within the
incorporated limits of the City of Bakersfield was read, and
upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, a Resolution
covering the proposed annexation and setting the date of
hearing on same at $:00 p.M. September 30, 1946, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercsmmnen
Letter re entry of Bakersfield
Float in 1947 Tournament of Roses
received and placed on file
A coramunicatioo from Mrs. Harry L. Wolf of Taft,
California, who desires to design a float as a possible entry
for Bakersfield in the 1947 Tournament of Roses, was read, and
upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Norris, the City Clerk was
authorized to acknowledge receipt of the letter and advise
~.~s. Wolf that a float will not be entered by the City of
Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, Sept. 10, 1946
Reception of city Treasurer~s
Financial Report for August 1946
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Norris, the
city Treasurerrs Financial Report for the month of August,
1946, was received and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution accepting
deed from Kern County Land Company
covering Lot 2, Block 4, Union Addition
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, Resolu-
tion accepting a deed from the Kern County Land Company cover-
ing Lot 2, Block 4, Union Addition, was adopted as read by t he
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, ~orris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
The City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warr~t
for $1500.00 to cover the purchase of this property.
Request of Bakersfield City
Employees! Association to amend
Sick Leave 0rdtnauces lald over
Upon motion by Ryder~, seconded by Cross, a request
from the Bakersfield City Employees, Association to amend Sick
Leave Ordinances No. 595 N.S., No. 687 B.S. and No. 691 N.S.
was laid over until the regular meeting of September 23, 1946.
Acceptance of resignation of
Marvin J. Davis as member
of City planning Commission
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the
resignation of Earvin J. Davis as a mender of the City planning
Cowm~tssion was accepted, and the City Clerk was instructed to
send Mr. Davis a letter of appreciation for his years of
faithful service.
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Bakersfield, California, Sept. 10, 1948
Appointment of George L. Bradford as
mender of the City planning Conmuission
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
b~r. George L. Bradford was appointed as a member of the City
planning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Marvin J. Davis.
Permission granted B~ersfield
Junior Chamber of Co~nerce to
decorate Traffic Circle during
Holiday Season
Upon motio~ by Carnakis, seconded by Vercannnen, the
BEretsfield Junior Chamber of Commerce was g~anted perm~ission
to decorate the Traffic Circle du~ng the Holiday Season.
Request from Pioneer Allen Cleaners
referred to Fire Department
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, a
request from pioneer Allen Cleaners for a peEnit to install
two undergrotuud storage tanks on Kern Street nea~ East 19th
Street was referred to the Fire Department for handling.
Reappointment of F. Kenneth Hsmulin
and Robert E. McCarthy to City
planning Cormnission
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross,
F. Kenneth H~nlin and Robert E. McCarthy were reappointed as
members o~ the City planning Connnission.
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by Vercslmmen, seconded by Ryder, clf~ims
as audited by the Finauce Co~ittee were allowed, and the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants
on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Letter of Appreciation from
Division of Highways o~'dered
placed on file.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis,
communication from Mr. E. T. Scott, District Engineer of the
State Division of Highways, thanking the Council for granting
Bakersfield, caliPornla, Sept. 10, 1946
permission to erect a temporary office building on the
West side of Weill park was received and ordered placed on
file.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the
Council adjotuvned.
ATTEST:
CITY CI.~.RK and Ex-0fficio Clerk of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, C alifornia, held in the Council Chamber of the Cit~
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. September 16, 1946.
Present: Ryder
Absent: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Stemon,
Dua to absence
was postponed until
Vanderlei, Vercammen
of a quorum, the business before the Council
the regular meeting of September 23, 1946.
ATTEST:
CI F~ OF THE
COUNCIL 0P THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,CALIFORNIA
Bakersfield, Calif., Sept~ 23, 1946
~,~inutes of the Regular ~Ieeting of the Cormell of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Co~mcil
chamber of the City Hall at eight o,clock P.M., Septembe~
E3, 1946.
present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercmmnen
Abe ent: Vanderle i
Minutes of the Regular Meetings of September loth
and 16th were read and approved as read.
Complaints of residents of Homaker
park re concrete-block plant
referred to planning Commission
Protests from residents of Homaker park complain-
ing about noise and dust from She concrete-block plant in
t.hat neighborhood were heard, and upon motion by. Carne:is,
seconded by Cross, the matter was referred to the planning
Con~uission with the request that a report be made back to
the Council.
Adoption of Resolution aooroving
End Supplemental MemorandUm of
Agreement re expenditure of 1/4~
Gas Tax for Streets of ~.~ajo~
Inportauce for Fiscal year 194V.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by ~.~orris:, a
Resolution approving the End Supplemental Memorandum of
Agmeement with the State of California covering the proposed
expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Tax allocated for Streets of ~ajo~,
Importance for the fiscal year of 1947, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
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Bakersfield, california~ September 23, 1946
Adoption of Resolution approving
2nd Supplemental Memorand,mmof
Agreement re expenditure of 1/4~
Gas Tax for State Highways for
!945-1947 Bienni~nn
Upon motion by CamaPes, seconded by Norris, a
Resolution approving the 2nd Snpplemental Memorand~mm of
Agreement with the State of California covering the proposed
expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Tax allocated for State Highways for
the 1945-1947 Bienni~nu, was adopted as read by the follo~ing
vote:
Ayes: C a~nakis, Cross, NorTis, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Application of E. M. Hendricks to
engage in business of Automobile
Dealer granted
~on motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
~pplication of E. M. Hendricks for peEnit to engage in
business as Automobile Dealer at 2420 Eye Street, Bakersfield,
was granted.
Adoption of Resolution of Acceptance
of Deed from C. B. 0~Guinn and Wife
for fire station site at 4th and "L"
Streets
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Camnakis,
Resolution of Acceptance of Deed from C. B. 0'Guinn and E,lna
0,Guinn for property at 4th and "L" Streets to be used fo~,
new fire station site, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
~ · Cross, Norris, Ryder, Sfemon, Vercammen
Ayes. Carn~is,
Noes: None
Absent: Vanderlei
Bakersfield, california, Sept. 23, 1946
Date set for hearing on petition
to change zoning in Block 516,
Bakersfield, from R-4 to C-1
District
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented by the
planning Commission approving and reco~uendtng the petition
of Edward Deifel to amend Zoning ordinance No. 501 N.S. by
changing the district boundaries in Block 516, Bakersfield,
from an R-4 to a C-1 District, was read, and upon motion by
Vercm~umen, seconded by Cross, the Certificate was received,
and 8:00 P.M. October 14, 1946, was fixed as the time for
hearing on this matter before the Council.
Date set for hearing on petition
to change zoning in Block 201,
B~{ersfield, from an R-4 to a C-1
District
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented 'by the
planning Commission approving and reco~nending the petition
of Harry N. Binns to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 501 N.iE. by
changing the district boundaries in Block 201, Bakersfield,
froman R-4 to a C-1 District, was read, and upon motion by
Camskis, seconded by Cross, the Certificate was received,
and 8:00 P.M. October 14, 1946, was fixed as the time for
hearing on this matter before the Co~mcil.
Date set for hearing on petition
to change zoning in Blocks 413-D, 414-C,
414-D, 415-C, 415-D, 416-C, 416-D,
4],V-C and 417-D, K~use Tract from
~-2 m d C-2 Districts to M-1 District
A Certificate of Findings of Fact presented by
the planning Commission approving and recommending the
petition of Hugh S. Allen to a~end Zoning ordinance No,,
501 N.S. by changing the district boundaries in Blocks 413-D,
Bakersfield, California, Sept. 23, 1946
414-C, 414-D, 415-C, 415-D, 416-C, 416-D, 41V-C and 417-D,
Kruse Tract, from M-2 and C-2 Districts to an M-1 District,
was read, and upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
the Certificate was received, and 8:00 P.M. October 14,
1946, was fixed as the time for hearing on this matter
before the Co~mcil.
Application for per~aission to perfo~-m
architectural services on new fire
station referred to City Attorney
for approval
An application from Wright, Metcalf & Parsons for
the commission to prepare a~chitectural plans for new fire
station at 4th and "L" Streets was read, and upon motion by
Cross, seconded by Ryder, the form of agreement they
submitted was referred to t he City Attorney for his approval;
and he was asked to report back to the Co~cil on September
30, 1946.
City Attorney authorized to
p~epare answer to suit to
Quiet Title
Upon motion by Cs~uakis, seconded by Vercammen, the
City Attorney was authorized to prepare an answer and take
steps to defend the case in suit to Quiet Title affecting
portions of Block~ 9 and l0 and all of Block 15 of Lowell
Addition.
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by ~arnskis, seconded by Ryder., cla~hns
as audited by the Finance Co~nittee were allowed, and the
city Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warra~ts
on the City TreasLu~er to cover the respective amounts.
B~cersfield, california, Sept. 23, 1946
City Attorney instructed to
prepare Ordinance re returned
merchsndise
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the city
Attorney was instructed to draw up a suitable ordina~Lce which
would as a sanitary and health meast~e prevent the ret~mn of
various articles of merchandise.
Adjourrnnent
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
MAYOR oilthe City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
CI~I'Y Cidand Ex-Oificio clerk of the Cotmcil
of the city of Bske~sfield, California
149
Bakersfield, california, Sept. 30, 1946
~,~inutes of the Regular .~.~eeting of the Council of the
City of Bs]~ersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City P~all at eight otclock p.~,~., September 30, 1946.
Present: Carnakis, Cross ,Morr~ s ,Ryder,Siemon,vanderlei ,Vercammen
Absent: Mone
~.~Inutes of the Regular ~,~eeting of September 23, 1046,
were read and approved as read.
Reception of Resolution from
Kern County Automobile Dealers,
Assn. re City Amusement Tax
tipon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, a Resolution
presented by the Kern County Automobile Dealers. Association
urging the i~nediate adoption of a City Amusement T~, was
received and placed on file.
Adoption of Ordinance Mo. ?~2
New Series approving annexation
, of ~ninhabited land
Uoon motion by Vercanmuen, seconded by Cross, 0rd~nance
Mo. ?~2 New Eeries, aporoving annexation of a parcel of
uninhabited land kno~wn as the Ardizzi-01cese Company Annex to
Kern City lying Morth of Rernard Strce£, East of Union Avenue,
and South of columbus Avenue, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carn~is,Cross,Horris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercaramen
Moes: None
Absent: ~one
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance ~e.
7~1 ~ew Series authorizing the ~ayor
to execute agreement with Architect
for Fire Station at 4th and "L" Sts.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carn~is, Emergency
Ordinance }~o. 7~1 Ne~ Series, authorizing the ~.~ayor oi? the City
of Bakersfield to execute an agreement with Wright, ~.~etcalf &
Parsers for arc?dtect~aral services in connection with the
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Bakersfield, cal~fo, Sept. 30, 1946
construction of fire station at 4th and "L" Streets, was
adopted as read by the followin~ vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norrls,Ryder,S~emon,Vanderlei,Vorcammen
Noes: None
Absemt: None
Mayor authorized to execute agreez~nt
with Architect for plsms for Fire
Station at 4th and "L" Streets
Upon motion by Vercammem. seconded by Cross, the
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield was authorize~ to exocute au
agreement ~th Wright, Metcalf & parsons for professional
services in connection with plans for the coDstruction of
Fire Station at 4th and "L" Streets.
Adoption of 0rd~nance No. 723
New Series regulating solicitations
for charitable, etc., purposes
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carn~is, Emergency
0rdinamce No. 723 New Series, re~lsti~ solicitations for
Charitable, Patriotic, Phil~tb~op~c, and ot]~er p~rposes in
the City, and repealing 0rd~nmuce No. ~13 New Series, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carn~:is,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Sie~on,Vanderlei,Vercarmmem
Noes: None
Absent: None
City AttorDey and City Engineer~
make necessary arrangements for
formation of Sewer Distrfct
A recomEendation from Dr. p. J. Cuneo, Yealt'h Officer,
for the formation of a Sewer District in a portion of Lowell
Parr Tract, City of B~ersfield, was rea~, a~d umon motion
by Ryder, seco~de~ by Car~akis, the C~ty Attorney and 9ity
Engi~eer were instructed to institute the necessary preceed~ngs
~cr the forrm. tion of the District.
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Bakersfield, Califr, rnla, Septe~ber 30, ]946
Approve]. of C.P.A. Audit Report
for period ending ,~ne 30, 194g
Approve2 of the Finance Committee having been
expressed, upon motion by carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the
Certified public Accountant,s Audit Report on the books and
acco~nts of the City for the period ending ~me SO, 1948,
was accepted and placed on file.
City Attorney and City Engineer
to start proceedings t0 close
9th Street between "9" and "S" Sis.
A co~niesti(,n iron the city Pla~ing Cozession
~provi~ the application of Harvey A. Tho~s for the closi~
of 9tb Street between ,,2, and "S" Streets, ~,nder the eond~tfon
that a ~enty-foot Right-of-Way be provided by the petitioner,
was read, and t~pon motion by Ryder, seconded by V~derlei, the
City Engineer and City Attorney were insiterated to start the
necessary proceedings for the abando~ent.
Petition of Fox Viest Cc. ast Agency
Corporation to lay red sidewalk fn
fro~t of Fern Theater grated.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Mortifs, petition
fro~ Foz Viest Coast Agency Corporation for pe~ission to lay
red cement sidewalk in front of t~e Eern T~eater, ~0~ chester
Avenne, was granted.
City Clerk to call for bids on
two cars for the Police Department
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the
Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish two
Sedan-Type Automobiles for ~se in the Police Department,
replacing ~ ~o ·
~a.,, }~os 55 and 63.
~ity
Rescitation from Bakersfield
cha~,tber of Co~aerce re printing
~at received and. placed
City ...... o--
on f~Xe.
A liesolution from Ba]:ersfield Cha~..ber of Commerce,
requesting the publishir~z of the iter,~fzed City Budget in order
B~ersffeld, California, Sept. 30, 1946
to make it available to the citizens of the City, was read,
and upon motion by vanderlei, seconded by Vercmunen, was
received and placed on file.
plans and Specifications for
Corporation yard Buildings returned
to Architect as excessive in cost..
A statement from Ernest D. ~cCoy for professional
services in connection v~t~ the preparation of plsms and
specifications for the proposed Corporation Yard Buildings,
showing the estimated cost at spprozimately ~5],000 over
the a~o~nt alloted to the project, was received, and upon
motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, recommendation of
the City E~,~neer that t~e plans smd Specifications be,
retttrned to ~. ~cCoy, and that he be advised to keep the
estimated construction cost w~tbin the original estimate,
was approved.
City Clerk to re-advertise and
set new date of hearing on
Resolution of Intention No. 656
Upon ~otion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, t he
City Clerk was instructed to re-advertise to set date of
hearing on Public Improvement District ~o. 656 for October
7, 1946.
Grading of Federal Housing project
to be accomplished at discretion
of City Engineer
Upon motion by Cross, seconSed by Ryder, the city
Engineer was instructed to employ his ovm discretion in the
use of either City or rented equipment to accomplish the
grading For the Federal_ Ho~s~ng project at 34th Street.
Bakersfield, Ca~fornia, Sept. 30, 1946
Adjournment
Upon motion by Carna~z~s,
the Cozmcil adjourned.
seconded by Verc~nmen,
, .u~ o~ne C y of B~Ll~ersfmeld,
ATTEST:
c ~tk~l~ ~X~O½r~o clerk or t~e co,moil
of the City of Bakersfield, California
Bs]~ersfteld, Cal_ffornia, October 7, 1946
I,Iinutes of the Regular t?eetirg of tb4 Council
of the City of Bakersfie]d~ california, he]~ in the Council
Chamber of the City I!all at eight o,clock
1946.
~resent: Carnakis~ Norr!s~ ~yder~ Sie~on, vamder].ei, Verc~mue~
Absert: Cross
?~fnutes of the Regt~lsr ~eetl~f~ of Septetcher 30,
1946, were read and approved as read.
resignation of ~_ayor Sfemon
acceoted and office declared
vacated
Upon motion by Verca~m~en, seconded bM Carnak$s, the
resignation of Alfred Sf. emon as t~.ayor of the C~ty of Fakers-
ffe]5 smd President of the Coz~nci]. was accepted, and the
office was declared vacated.
E.C. Uorr!s appointed
as te~.morary ~ayor
Upon motion by Vamder]e~ seconded by Carnakis,
Co~mc$]~an E. G. Norrfs was appointed as temporary ~fayor of
the city of Bakersfie]~ an~ president of
Allowance of Claims
~on motion byCszmal~s, seceu~e8 hy Va~der].ei, claims
as audited b~ the U~n~ce ~c~ttee were a!lowe~, and the
C~ty ~d~tor was a,~thorized am~ ~nstr~ted to ~ssz~e warrants
on the Cit~ Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
A~oobion of ~esolt, t~on absn~o~irg
proceedings ~n~er Meso~tion of
Z~tent~on ~T~. 656
Upom motiota by Vanderl~, secom~ed by Verc~mrnen~
Reso!t~tfon abando~Irg all proeeed.~ngs fo~ proposed i~prove-
merits nmder Reselection of Zntamtion ~o. 656., was adopted as
rea~ by the following vote:
Ayes: Carra]~s, Norris, Ryder, S~ar~on~ Vanderle~, Vetcaren
Noes: None
Absemt: Cross
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BsJ~ersfie!d, Califorr4a, October 7, 1946
Adoption of Resolution to
construct Sanitary Sewers in
Dlocks 201-216 Kern and in
k~il!er Street, under Public
IP,?rovement District No. 659
'~pon motion by Verca/r.m. en, secorded by Ryder,
Resol~,tion to comstruct S~mitary Sewers, Stam_dard Hanho!es,
L~_~pholes, etc., as shown on Plan for P~blic Improvemoot
District ~Yo. 659, in ?icoNs 201, 202, 213, 214, 215 stud 216,
Yerr, a~d in Hil]er Street. wss odor ted as read by the
following vote:
Ayas: Carnages,
?~oes: tone
Absent: Cross
}lorr!s, Ryder, Sienon, Vandoric!, Verc~r~uen
Adoption of Resolution adopting
plan and Profile for ~roposed
imorovements in Publii5 I~provez~ent
District ~o. 659
Upon rootion by Ryder, seconded by Vanderlei,
Resolution adoptinS pla-~. and profile to constrnct Sanitary
Sewers ~_n Blocks 201, ~02, ~1_~, 214, 215 and 216 Kern, and
in Ifillet Street, to be kinown as Public Ir~]provement D~strict
.~[o. 689, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: ~arr~ak3. s, ~ ~' ~
l.or~l. , N~?der,
Noes: None
Absent: Cross
Siemo~, Vamderlei, Vercsdrm/en
Adoption of Resolution.. of
Intention No. 659
Upon motion by o'
-. ~.~emon, seconded by Vanderlei,
Resolution of Intention h~o. 659 to construct Sanitary Sewers
in Dlocks ~01, 202, 8lS, 814, 215 and 216 Kern stud in }11iller
Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakfs, L~orr~s, Ryder, Sicmen, Vanderle~, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Cross
Ba]~ersfield, Ca]~forn_~a, Oct:. 7, 1946
City Clerk to call for bids
for Coupe in Fire Department
Upon motion by Carns]~-is, seconded by Ryder, the
City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish a
new standard Coupe as a replacement for St~debaker Car ~TOo 37
in the .Wire Depm~tment.
Ufty Attorney ~nstructed to draw
ordmnance regulatzng Share-the-B?~Se
~ravel ~urem? s
7pore motion by Siemon] seconded by Carnal:is.,'the
C~ty Attorney was~i~structed to prepare an ordinance regulat-
ing Share-the-ride Travel ~ureaz~s, making the city ~,~anager the
determining agency on qualificatiOnSo
Adjournment
U~on motion by S~emon, seconded by vanderlei,
Co~ncil ad jo~rned.
~,~OR of ~he ~ity ol BakersI'iald, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY sm~Ex- i e.~r~. 0£ the Council ''
i
of the Cty of Bal~rsfie]d, Cal~formia
Ba?ersfie]d, ~alifornia, October ]4,
~[im~tes of t~e Regt~lar l.~aetir~g of the Council of
the City of Bakersf~e]~ held in the Co,moil Charabet of the
City !!all at e~ght o,clock P.N., October ]4, 1945.
Present: Carnak~s,Cross,iforr~s,Nyc]er,S]er, on~V~derle~,Verca~n
Absent: !lone
Y?im~tes of ~'}~e reglg. lar meetir?2 of October 7, lD4~,
were read and approved as read.
Cotznci]mmq E. G. >Iorrfs appointed
as ~Tayor
Upo~ o~ '
m.~.~an by Carna~ris, seconded by Ryder, Councilm~n
was ' .. or of t~e C~[ty of Ba~cersfield
Pres~den~; of t~e Colmoil.
0penins bids to n,
.lmO~.~t,,e two oars
for t~e police D~partment
This beJnS the t~me set to open bids to f~mnisN
cars for ~,se ~n the no!~ce Department, upon motion by Ryder,
seconded b3~ Carna}~is~ all b~ds received were n~blicly opened,
ex~ined ani declaped.
Acti~-n on bids for cars for
Department deferred one week.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, act'~on
on bids to ih~rn_is?~ two cars for ~sse in the police Department
was deferred ~mtil eight o,clock p..~?. October 81, 194~,
the bids were referred to the City ?{anager and C>,ief of police
for consideration and reco~a~endation.
Zoninl Ordinance District l{an ordered
chs~nged covering recla?,sific~tion of
Block 81~ Bakersfield from an
to a C-! District
~',~s b~i~S the time set for hearing on proposed
change o9 zo~i~S of p'~oporty described as 5!1ock .516 as shm~
on the ma~ of the Cit7 of Beaconsfield, Kern. County, from an
R-4 District to a C-! D~strict, and no protests or objections
[Ull l'
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having been received, upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder,
the change reco~aended by the plsmnins Con~uission was approved,
and the planning Engineer was instr~tcted to change the District,
},~ap to conform.
ZoninZ ordinance District
ordered c~langed covering rec!assifica-
tion of Block P~O1 Bakersfield from an
R-~ to a C-1 District.
This being the time set for bearing on. proposed
cbause of zoning of property described as Block ~O1 as shovm
on the ;.~ap of the city of BakersfieJd, Mern Co~nty, fro~ an
R-4 District to a C-1 D~strict, and no protests or objections
hav~.rk~, been received, ?pen motio~ by Vercam~en, seconded by
Carnakis, the change as reco~2.~ended by the City plann~.ng
Conlr..ission was approved, and the planuing Engineer was
instructed to change the District l.~a.p to conform.
Zoning ordinance District I.~.ap ordered
changed covering reclassification of
Blocks 413D, 414C, 414D, ~lac, 41~.D,
418C, 4laD, 427C, and 41~D, as shown
on ~.Iap of City of Bakersfield, frem
~.{-~ and C-B Districts to 1.~-! Distrd. ct
This being the time set for hearing on proposed
cb~age in the district botmdaries ~n Blocks ~lGD, 414C, 414D,
415C, 415D, ~lGc, 41gD, 41~C and 4~D as shovm on the ~.~ap of
the City of Bakersfield, Mern Connty, from N-~ and C-2 Dis-
tricts to 14-1 District, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon motion by Cross, seconded by
Carnakis, the chinages as recorzaended by the City planning
Cor~.zission were approved, and the pls~uning Engineer was
instructed to change the Distr~ct ~ap to confor~:.
Bakersfield, California, October 14, 1946
City Attorney to prepare Resolution
of Intention to close 17t~ Street
between A and P~ne Streets, 2edar
from Traxtun Avenue, north to the
alley between 17th ~: 18th Streets
~r. Jo~hn Lo Compton, Supt. of Bakersfield city
Schools, apDesred before the Co~,ncil and req~ested the closing
of the following streets: (1) 17th Street between "A" and P~ne
Streets, (~) Cedar Street from Tr~t~m Avenue north to ~e
Alley between 17th and 18th Streets. Upon motion by Cross,
seconded by Ryder, the C~ty Attorney was instructed to prepare
a Resolution of Intention to start proceedings to perforr~ the
closings.
Adoption of Emergency ordinance No.
~$ New Series licensing the carrying on
of certain businesses conducting and
maintaining places of amusement in
the City
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, Emergency
Ordinance Me. V25 New Series, l~censing the carrying on of cer..
rain b~sinesses ccndoct~ng, operating, providing and maintain-
ing places of amusement and entertainment in the C~ty, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Car~a~ds, Cross, ~orris, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercammer
Noes: Siemon
Absent: ~one
City ~anager and. City Engineer to
form Special Drainage District to
f~sh Truxt~m Avom~e Sto~ Drain
Upon motion by Vendoriel, second.sd by Vercanmuen, the
City 51anager and City Engineer were instructed to proceed with
the formation of a Special Assessment District to coraplete
the stor~ drain to serve the areas north of Tr~xtun Avenue
and west of Chester Avenue within the City-.
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Bakersfield, california, Oct. 14, 1946
Adoption of Ordinance prohibiting
the re~rn of certain mer6handise
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis,
ordinsmce No, 724 New Series, prohibiting acceptance of
the return of certain merchandise for sanitary reasons was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercammen
Noes: vendoriel
Absent: ~one
City ~muager authorized to send
flowers for services of ~r. C.L.Taylor
ex-Mayor and Councilman
Upon motion by Vsmder].ei, seconded by Carhakes,
the City ~anager was authorized to send flowems to convey
t~e sympathy of the Council to the services for t~. C.L.Taylor,
ex-~ayor and Councilman of B~ersfield, deceased, and a letter
of condolence to his family.
Reception of City Treasurer,s
Financial Report for september, 1946
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, the
City Treasurer,s Financial Meoort For the month of September,
1946, was received and placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution of condolence
for family of Janet E. Keen, deceased
Upon motion by Carna~is, seconded by Ryder, ~esolu-
tion of Condolence for the family of Janet E. Keen, deceased,
who was Secretary to the City ~mnager, was adopted as :?ead
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,Norris,Ryder,Sie~on,Vanderlei,Vercarmuen
Noes: None
Absent: None
B~ersf~eld, C~.ifornia, October 14, 1946
City Auditor to issue warrant to
complete the purchase of land :for
additions to Lowell and Beale Parks
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the City
Auditor was ~,thorize8 and instructed to issue warrants to the
T~tle Znsurance & Trust Con,party in the amol~nt of ~3,682.50,
to complete the purchase of the following parcels of land in
connection with the additions to Lowell and Beale Parks:
Re~ol~s property . !i15,000
Tup~an property - 5,000
Brandt property - 3,500
Jones property _ 10
Reception of monthly report from
~oard of ~harity Solicitations
Upon motion by Carn~is, seconded by Ryder, monthly
report from Board of Charity Solicitations was received and
ordered placed on file.
Subdivision map approved and City
Clerk instructed to f~le same with
County Clerk
~on motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, Subdiv-
ision Eap presented by the planning Engineer was approved, and
the C~ty Clerk was ~nstructed to file smme with the County
Clerk, showing the territory within which it is desirous of
obtain~ng two copies of each tentative map of any subdivision
located wholly or partly within the territory outlined on the
territorial map.
City Attorney instructed to orepare
Ordinance prohibiting the ~se of
f~rearms within the C~ty
Upon motion by Carnal~s, seconded by Cross, the
city Attorney was i~str~cted to prepere an Ordinance prohibiting
the use of firearms and D-B guns within the city.
Bakersfield, california, October 14, 1946
Adjm~ment
Upon motion by Siemon,
Council adjourned.
seconded by \rercsm~e_~, the
~{A-YDR of the C~t~ of i~, California
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK ang Ex-Off~cl~ the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, california
Bakersfield, California, October 21, 1946
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, 21, 1946.
Present: Carnakis, Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercamuen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 12, 1948
were read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish coupe
in Fire Department.
This being the time set to open bids to furnish
one coupe type automobile for use in the Fire Department,
upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vandefile, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Bid of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish
coupe in Fire Department accepted.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, bid
presented by Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. to furnish one coupe'type
automobile for use in the Fire Department for a price of
~12S0.~l, less allowance for Studebaker No.
or a net price of ~lOZT.S1 was accepted, ~his being the only
bid received.
Proposals of Geo. Haberfelde, Inc. and
Notor Center to furnish two cars for
Police Department accepted.
This being the time set to further consider proposals
to furnish two sedan type cars for use in the Police Depart-
merit, upon a motion by Cross,
ing bids were accepted:
MOTOR CENTER
Total Price on Chevrelet
Less allowance on Chev.
#6~
Net Bid
seconded by Siemon, the follow-
$1234.97
600.00
634.97
GEO. HABE~ELDE, INC,
Total price on Ford
Less allowance for
Dodge #55
Net Bid
394.8s
836.00
Bakersfield, California, October 21, 1946
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 660 ordering the vacation of
portions of 17th Street and Cedar
Street, etc.
Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
of Intention No. 660 ordering the vacation of portions of 17th
Street and Cedar Street and the alleys easterly and westerly through
Block 421D in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon a motion by
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Adoption of Resolution abandoning
all proceedings for proposed
improvements under Resolution of
Intention No. 84?.
Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen,
Resolution abandoning all proceedings to close a portion of
17th Street and east-west alley running through Block 421D,
under Resolution of Intention No. 64?, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross,
Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei,
Adoption of Resolution No. 72,
re acquisition of lands neceaa-
ary for the opening of "0" Street
between Bnd Street and the Kern
Island Canal R/W.
Upon a motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis,
lution No. 72 in the matter of the acquisition of lands
Reso-
neeess-
ary for the opening of "0" Street between 2nd Street an~ the
Kern Island Canal Right of Way, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norrms,Ryder,Stemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, California, 0ctobep ~1~ 1946
Adoption of Resolution ordering a report
in connection with the acquisition of lands
necessary for the opening of "0" Street, etc.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
ordering the City Engineer to prepare a written report in connection
with acquisition of lands necessary for the opening of "0" Street
between 2rid Street and the Kern Island Canal Right of Way, as set
forth and described in Resolution No. 72, was adopted as read by
the following vote;
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vaderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution accepting estimate
of costs and expenses for work to be done
under Resolution of Intention No. 659.
Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, a Resolution
accepting the estimate of costs and expenses for work to be done
under Resolution of Intention No. 659 filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vandefile, Vercaa~en
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of
prohibiting
in the City.
Ordinance No. 5'26 N.S.
the use of firearms
No.
the
hereof, was adopted as read by the following
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon,
Noes: None
Upon a motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder,
726 New Series prohibiting the use or discharge
City of Bakersfield and providing penalties for
Ordinance
of flrear~s in
the violation
vote:
Vand e rle i, Ve PC amine n
Absent: None
Bakersfield, California, October 21, 1946
report was ordered accepted and placed on file.
was instructed to send a copy of this report to
party.
Report on charges for sewerage connection
priviledge accepted and plsced on file
A report presented by the City Engineer setting out
charges for sewerage connections and sewage disposal priviledge
to property owned by Naybelle Nash Lewis at 4200 Chester Avenue
was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, the
The City Clerk
the interested
City Attorney instructed to prepare
Resolution of Intention to close
certain streets in Blocks 414A
through 417D.
A report presented by the Planning Engineer stating
that the Planning Commission had approved the closing of all
streets and alleys within the confines of land bounded on the
West by Oak Street, on the North by 16th Street, on the East
by Pine Street, and the extension of the East line of A Street,
and on the South by the A. T. & S. F. Railway Company and the
Southern boundary of Lots ~l~C and ~l~D, was read. Upon a motion
by Vanderlei, seconded'by Carnakis, the City Attorney was instruct-
ed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to close all streets
and alleys contained in this area.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, 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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion b~ Carnakis, seconded by Cross, the
Council
adjourned.
ATTEST:
M~ of t~e City of Bakersfield,
Calif.
CITY CLERK and ]o ~C~erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
16'7
Bakersfield, California, October 28, ].946
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., October 28,
1946.
present: Carn~:is,Cross,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Absent: Norris
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of October 21, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Due to the absence of Nayor Norris, Councilman
Vanderlei acted as presiding officer.
Adoption of Resolution ordering
the work under Public Improvement
District No. 659
This being the time set for hearing on the matter of
work to be done under Public Improvement District No. 659, and
no protests or objections in writing against the proposed
work or against the District to be ass%ssed having been filed
with the city Clerk prior to this time, upon motion by
Vercan~nen, seconded By Carnakis, Resolution ordering the work
in Public Improvement District No. 65~ was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Norris
Failure of motion to grant petition
of Craft Shows
A petition from Craft Shows asking for permit to
exhibit in the City of Bakersfield for a period of six days,
Nay BOth to 28th, 1947, was read, and it was moved by Cross,
seconded by Siemon, that the permit be denied. The motion
failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Siemon
Noes: Ryder, Vercammen, Vanderlei
Absent: Norris
Bakersfield, California, Oct. 28, 1946
petition from craft Shows laid
over one week
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, a
petition from Craft Shows to e~ibit in the City of Bakers-
field for a period of six days, May BOth to 25th, 1947, was
laid over until the next regular meeting of November 4, 1946.
Councilman Siemon voted in the negative.
Adoption of order determining the
prevailing wage to be paid for work
done under public Improvement District
No. 659
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, order
ascertaining and determining the general prevailing rate of
per diem wages to be paid for work to be performed under
public Improvement District No. 659 was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Sismen, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Norris
Reception of report from Ways and
Means vommmttee
A report from the Con~nittee of Ways and ~ieans,
signed by ~.Ianuel J. Carnakis, Secretary, and making the
following recmrm~endations, was read:
That the request of the Employees, Association to
extend the sick leave time to include illness in the
immediate family be not approved.
That a License Tax of per quarter be imposed
5o.oo
on all places where public dancing is permitted and
for which an admittance charge is not made.
That the city Council meet with I4r. Olsen of the
Public Administration Service to discuss the proposed
property valuation survey for Bakersfield.
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Cross, the report
was received and placed on file.
B~[ersfield, california, October 28, 1946
Ayes: Carnakis,
Noes: None
Absent: Norris
City Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to License Ordinance
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to License
ordinance No. 681 New Series, imposing a license tax of
~50.00 per quarter on all places where public dancing is
permitted and for which no admittance charge is made.
Councilman Siemon voted in the negative.
Recommendation from C~hief of police
regarding charge to be made for
painting parking zones laid over
one week
A recommendation from Horace V. Grayson, chief of
police, that a charge be made for painting restricted parking
zones, and an endorsement of this policy by J. Holfelder,
Acting City Manager, was read, and upon motion by Vercsmm~n,
seconded by Cross, the matter was held over until the regular
meeting of the Council on November 4, 1946.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 681 to vacate portion of 9th St.
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, Resolution
of Intention Ho. 661, ordering the vacation of a portion of
9th Street between "R" and "S" Streets, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Cross, Ryder, Siemon, vanderlei, Vercammen
Adoption of Resolution of Condolence
for family of Harry C. Clements, deceased
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen,
Resolution of Condolence prepared for the family of Harry C.
Clements, former Councilman, deceased, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercarmmen
roes: None
Absent: Norris
Bakersfield, Calif., October 28, 19A6
Adjournment
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
~AYOR of the City of ~rsfleld, Calif.
ATTEST:
CITY C~g E~-O~ ~c'io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California
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Bakersfield, California, l~ove~:~ber 4, 1946
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., November 4, 1946.
Present: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Verc~mnmen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of October 28, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Failure o£ motion to deny
petition of Craft Shows
This being the tin~ set to further consider a petition
from Craft Shows asking for per~it to exhibit in the City of
Bakersfield for a period of six days, ~ay 20 to 28, 1947, it was
moved by Siemon, seconded by Cross, that the permit be denied~
The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Siemon
Noes: Norris, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercaz~nan
Absent: None
permit granted to Craft Shows
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder, petition
from Craft Shows, asking for permit to exhibit in the City of
Bakersfield for a period of six days, ~ay 20 to 25, 1947, was
gr~nted by the following vote:
Ayes: Norris, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercannuen
Noes: Carnakis, Cross, Siemon
Absent: None
Recommendation from Chief of police
regarding charge to be made for
painting restricted parking zones
laid over one week
This being the time set to consider a recormuendation
from Horace V. Grayson, Chief of police, that a charge be made
for painting restricted parking zones, Upon motion by Vanderlei,
seconded by Verc~n~en, the matter was again held over until the
regular meeting of the Council on ~ovember 12~ 1946.
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Bakersfield, california, November 4, 1946
Blanket increase of f)20.00 a month
granted city employees
A report from the Ways and Means Committee recon~nend-
ing the following was read:
(1) A salary or wage increase of ~10.00 per month be granted
to each employee of the City, and the ~20,800 required
to permit the increase be provided from savings in budget
items which cannot be pturchased or constructed ~ring the
1946-47 fiscal year.
The Council consider a 1% tax on the gross receipts of
all professions in the city as a source of additional
revenue.
It was moved by Vanderlei, seconded by Cross, that the reco~uend-
ation of the IYays and J,~eans Conm2ttee to gr~nt an increase of
fi~lO.00 per month to each employee be approved. This motion was
not voted upon.
After some discussion, it was moved by Ryder, seconded by
Carnakis, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an
ordinance granting a blanket increase of 920.00 per month to
each employee of the City of Bakersfield, to be effective
~ovember l, 1946. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vercan~nen
Noes: Vanderlei
Absent: None
city Attorney instructed to prepare
amendment to License ordinance No. 681
N.S. imposing tax of 1% on gross receipts
of all professions in the City
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, t~e City
Attorney was instructed to prepare amendment to License 0rdi-
nance No. 681 New Series, imposing a license tax of 1% on the
gross receipts of all professions in the City, in addition to
license taxes already imposed on professions by the License
ordinance.
Bakersfield, california, November 4, 1946
petition from Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Ry. Co. to construct spur
track at 15th & "H" Streets laid
over for thirty days
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, a
petition from the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
to construct, maintain ~d operate a spur track at 15th and
"H" Streets was laid over for further consideration at the.
regular meeting of the Council of December 9, 1946.
Council to meet with Mr. Olson,
public Administration Service
Representative on November 13, 1946
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Clerk was instructed to notify ~. Olson, Representative of
public Administration Service, that the Council will meet with
him on Wednesday, November 13, 1946, at 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Champbet, to discuss the proposed property valuation
survey for the City.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 727 N.S.
an, lending License Ordinance No. 681 N.S.
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen,
Ordinance No. 72V New Series, adding a subsection to Licen.se
ordinance No. 681 New Series, to impose a license tax of $.50.00
per quarter on places conducting public dance floors to which
no charge for admission is made, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: Siemon
Absent: None
Bakersfield, california, November 4, 1946
Refund of taxes on erroneous
assessment made to James G. Rogers
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis,
a refund of ~16.35 was granted to James G. Rogers for an
erroneous assessment made on the westerly 12.5, of Lot 12 and
all of Lot 13 in Block 64, Bernard Addition, assessed the
first Eonday in Narch, 1946.
Adoption of Resolution ordering
the closing of a portion of 17th
Street between Cedar and pine Streets
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
Resolution ord~rin~ the closing ~f 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 No. 652, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carn~is,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
claim of ~arguerite Castro for
injuries resulting from defective
condition of street turned over to
City Attorney for handling
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen,
claim for injuries filed by Earguerite Castro, resulting
from defective sidewalk on the West side of "E" Street, south
of the intersection of 17th, was turned over to the City
Attorney for handling.
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
claims as audited by the Finance Co~uittee were allowed,
and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue
warrants on ~e City Treasurer to cover the respective
amounts, excepting claim of Brandon Films, Inc., in the
amount of ~6.00, which was held up for investigation.
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Bakersfield, california, November 4, 1946
Adjournment
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, the
Council adjourned.
~.~YOR of the City of Bakersfield, C~{-~.
ATTEST:
c~ ~RK ~x o~['fl~o Cl~rk of ehe
Council of the City of Bakersfield, calif.
17f1
Bakersfield, california, Nov. lB, 1946
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 12,
1946.
present: Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vandertei, Vercannnen
Absent: Carnakis, Cross
Minutes of the Regular Neeting of November 4, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Approval of proposed vacation of
portions of 1Vth Street and Cedar
Street and alley running easterly
and westerly through Block 4B1-D
Bakersfield
This being the time set for hearing on the matter of
the proposed vacation of portions of 1Vth Street and Ceda~
Street and the alley r~uuning easterly and westerly through
Block 421-D in the City of Bakersfield under Resolution of
Intention No. 660, and no protests or objections against the
proposed work having been received, upon motion by V~uderlei,
seconded by Ryder, the proposed vacation was approved.
Recommendation from chief of police
regarding charge to be made for
painting restricted parking zones
laid over one week
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen,
a recommendation from Horace V. Grayson, Chief of police,
that a charge be made for painting restricted parking zones,
and an endorsement of this policy by Jos. B. Holfelder, Acting
city Manager, was held over until the regular meeting of
November 18th for further consideration.
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Bakersfield, california, Nov. 12, 19~6
Ayes:
Noes: None
Absent: Carnakis,
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance
No. 728 N.S. providing for
additional compensation for
Officers and Employees of the City
Upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by Ryder,
Emergency ordinance No. 728 New Series, providing an additional
compensation of $20.00 per month for Officers and Employees of
the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Norris, Ryder, Siemon, vanderlei, Vercarmuen
Cross
Application of C. J. valence for
permit to engage in business of
automobile dealer g~anted
This being the time set for hearing on the n~.tter
of application of C. J. Valente to engage in business of
automobile dealer at 1001 - 24th Street, Bakersfield, arLd no
protests or objections having been received, upon motioK~ by
Ryder, seconded by Vercannnen, the peEnit was granted.
petition re removal of dead tree
referred to city Mazdaget
A connnunication from Leo M. Wright, calling the
attention of the council to a large dead maple tree at
1927 parkway, and asking that something be done to remove
the dangerous hazard, was read, and upon motion by Vanderlei,
seconded by Ryder, the letter was referred to the City
Manager for handling.
Reception of recommendation from
planning Engineer re nuisance
caused by operation of concrete-
block plant
A coEEnnication from Walter McC. Maitland,
planning Engineer, advising that the concrete-block plant at
811 - 34th Street was no longer in existence, and that in his
BakersField, California, Nov. l~, 1946
opinion the plant could never have been classified as a
public nuisance, was read, and upon motion by vanderlei,
seconded by Ryder, the co~amication was received and
placed on file.
Approval of plans of T~act No. 1~78
Upon motion by vanderlei, seconded by Vercsm~men,
plans of Tract No. 1~78, presented by the City Engineer,
were approved.
Approval of plans of Tract No. 1~58
Upon motion by Verca~nnen, seconded by Ryder,
plans of Tract No. 1~$8,
were approved.
presented by the City Engineer,
Adjournment
Upon motion by Sfemon, seconded by Vanderlei, the
Council adjourned.
~TOR o£ the City ok~ake~f~ california
ATTEST:
ql'I"Z'~LEI~:K an~ Ex-O'~floi6 clerk o£ the Counell
of the clty o£ Ba. kers£1e'lcl~ da:l.l£or~la
Bakersfield, california, November 18, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the ~ouncil
chamber of the City Hall at eight o~clock P.M., November 18,
1946.
present: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercannnen
Absent: None
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Opening bids to construct sanitary
sewers in Blocks 201, 202, 213, 214,
215 and ~16 Kern and in Miller St.
This being the time set to open bids to construct
sanitary sewers in Blocks 201, 202, 215, 214, 215 and 216 Kern
and in Miller Street, for public Improvement District No. 655,
upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vercammen, bid o£ ?lpe
Line Constructors was publicly opened, examined and declared,
this being the only bid received.
Action on bid to construct sanitary
sewers in Blocks 201, 202, 213, 214:.
215 and 216 Kern and in Miller Street
deferred one week
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, action
on bid of pipe Line Constructors to construct sanitary sewers
in Blocks 201, 202, ~1~, 214, 21S and 216 Kern and in Hiller
Street, for Public Improvement District Mo. 659, for the su~
of ~6860.00, was deferred one week, and referred to the City
Engineer for reconm~endation.
Approval of proposed vacation of
portions of 9th Street under
Resolution of Intention No. 661
This being the time set for hearing on the matter of
the proposed vacation of a portion of 9th Street lying b~tween.
"R" and "S" Streets in the City of Bakersfield, under Re;~olu-
tion No. 661, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Cross, the proposed
v~cation was approved.
Bakersfield, california, November 18, 1946
city Attorney instructed to redraft
ordinance regarding the sounding of
whistles on railroad locomotive
engines in the City
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to redraft ordinance prohibiting the
sounding of whistles on railroad locomotive engines within the
corporate limits of the city of Bs_kersfield.
city clerk instructed to advertise
for bids to furnish General public
Liability and property Damage Insurance
Upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the
City clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish
General public Liability and property Damage Insurance for a
term of three years.
Adoption of Resolution to acquire
Fort Tejon as a State Memorial pa~?k
Upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Vanderlei,
Resolution to acquire Fort Tejon for the public as a State
Memorial park and Historical ~seum, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution ordering the
vacation of portions of 17th and ceda~
Streets and alley running easterly and
westerly through Block 421-D
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carns~is,
Resolution ordering the vacation of portions oF 1Vth and Ceda~
Streets and the alley rumming easterly and westerly through
Block 421-D, under Resolution of Intention No. 660, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,vercsm~uen
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Bakersfield, california, November 18, 1946
Adoption of Resolution setting forth the
intention of the city to acquire the
facilities of the California Water Service
Company
Upon motion by vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis,
Resolution instructing the city Attorney to prepare a petition
to the Railroad Commission of the Stats of california, setting
forth the intention of the City to acquire the facilities. of E~e
California Water Service Company, and asking that said Railroad
Commission fix the just compensation to be paid for said public
utility, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Contract to make periodic investigation
and valuation as referred to by the State
Employees, Retirement Law referred to
City Manager for report
Upon motion by Vercannmen, seconded by Cross, action cn
contract with consulting actuaries for making periodic investi-
gation and valuation as referred to by the State Employee.s,
Retirement Law was laid over one week and referred to the City
Manager for report back to the Council.
Reception of city Treasurer,s Financial
Report for month of October, 1946
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, the City
Treasurer,s Financial Report for the month of October, 19~6,
was received and placed on file.
claim for damages from James Nicoletti
referred to City Attorney
Upon motion by Vauderlei, seconded by Verc~mmen, claim
from James Nicoletti for damages caused by the spraying of oil
on his car, in the ~nount of ~.~0, was referred to the City
Attorney for handling.
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Bakersfield, california, November 18, 1948
Application of Bookout and Galpin
Motors for permit to engage in
business of Automobile Dealer granted
This being the time set for hearing on the matter
of application of Bookout and Galpin Motors for permit
to engage in business of automobile dealer at 1401 East
Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by
Cross, the permit was g~anted.
Application of Bu~kett,s Used Cars
for permit to engage in business
of automobile dealer granted
This being the time set for hea~ing on the matter
of application o£ Bu~kett,s Used Cars for permit to engage
in business of automobile dealer at 1601 West 24th Street,
B~ersfield, and no protests or objections having been
received, upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the
permit was granted.
Application of calhoun & Swamtzwelder
for permit to engage in business o£
automobile dealer granted
This being the time set for hearing on the matter
of application of Calhoun & Swartzwelder for permit to
engage in business of automobile dealer at 2606 Chester
Avenue, B~ersfield, and no protests or objections having
been received, upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by
Vercammen, the permit was granted.
Allowance of claims
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Ca~nakis,
claims as audited by the Finance Conmlittee were allowed,
and the city Auditor was authorized and instructed to
issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respect-
ive amounts.
Bakersfield, california, November 18j. 1946
Adjournment
Upon motion by Siemon,
Council adjourned.
seconded by ca~nakis, the
the City 'of Baker~, californisl
ATTEST:
Ex-or£ic~o Clerk of the
Council of the city of Bakersfield, calif.
184
Bakersfield, Calif., November 28, 1946
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 25,
1946.
present: carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Stemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18,
1946, were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution awarding
contract for construction of
Sanitary Sewers in Blocks ~01,202,
~13, 214, ~15 and ~16 Kern and in
Miller Street to pipe Line Constructors
This being the time set to further consider proposal
to construct sanitary sewers in Blocks ~01, ~02, BiZ, B14,
~15 and 218 Kern and in }~iller Street, for public Improvement
District No. 889, upon motion by Vercammen, seconded by
Carnakis, Resolution awarding the contract to pipe Line
Constructors for the sum of ~6,860.00 was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercmmnen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of contract with consulting
actuaries for periodic investigation
and valuation as referred to by the
State Employees, Retirement Law
A co~unication from V. Van Riper, city Manager,
recommending that contract with consulting actuaries for making
periodic investigation and valuation as referred to by the
State Employees, Retirement Law be approved was read, and
upon motion by Cross, seconded by Siemon, the recommendation
of the City ~anager was accepted, and the Mayor and the city
Clerk were authorized to execute the instruments.
- 77"7]'1f
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Bakersfield, california, November 22., 1946
Adoption of Resolutions of Acceptance
of Deeds for property for additions
to Beale and Lowell parks
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
Resolutions of Acceptance of Deeds for the Reynolds, Tupman,
Brandt and Jones properties to be used for additions to Beale
and Lowell parks, were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei,yercam~men
Noes: None
Absent: None
petition from property owners in
Blocks 251 and 252, Miller & Lux
Subdivision for paving of alley
turned over to City Engineer
A petition from the property owners in Blocks ~51 and
252, Miller & Lux Subdivision, asking the Council to arrange
for the paving of the alley through these blocks, was read, and
upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by V~derlei, the petition
was turned over to the City Engineer for preparation of plans
for the work.
permit granted McCart & Goertz
to lay green sidewalk in front
of store building at 19th and
"R" Streets
Upon motion by Carneels, seconded by Vercanmuen,
permission was granted McCart & Goertz to lay green-colored
sidewalk in front of commercial store building on the Southwest
corner of 19th and "R" Streets, under specifications provided
by the City Engineer.
Adoption of Resolution of employment
of J. T. Carnahan for engineering
purposes re development of housing
project on 34th Street
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
of the employment of J. T. Carnahan, Civil Engineer, for the
purpose of performing engineering services relating to the
development of housing project knovm as Cal V 4554, which the
Bakersfield, california, November 25, 1948
City of Bakersfield has agreed to furnish under the terms o£
contract with the County of Kern, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Ryder,Siemon,vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: Norris
Absent: None
Acceptance of report of City Engineer on
Street Improvement District No. 862
Upon motion by Verca~nen, seconded by Cross, report
presented by the city Engineer on proposed improvement .for the
acquisition of all the land necessary for the opening of a 80-foot
street between the southerly line of 2nd Street and the northerly
right of way line of the Kern Island Canal, to be known as Street
Improvement District No. 682, was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution adopting report
of city Engineer and setting date of
hearing in the matter of Street Improve-
ment District No. 882
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
adopting report of city Engineer and setting 8:00 P.M., January
6, 1947, in the Council chamber, as the time and place ef hearing
in the matter of Street Improvement District No. 662, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercanmuen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution abandoning all
proceedings for proposed improvements
under Resolution of Intention No.
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder, Resolution
abandoning all proceedings for proposed improvements under
Resolution of Intention No. 661, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,vanderlei,Verc~umnen
Noes: None
Absent: None
~ T~T~T
18 ',.7
Bakersfield, calif., November ~$, 1946
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 66~ ordering the vacation of a
portion of 9th Street between "R"
and "S" Streets
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
of Intention No. 666, ordering the vacation of a portion of 9th
Street between "R" and "S, Streets, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carn~is,cross,Norris,Ryder,Stemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Reception of letter from County of
Kern re irregularities of annexations
to the City
A co=mmmication from the District Boundaries Commission.
of the County of Kern relative to the irregularities of annexa-
tions to the City was read, and upon motion by Carnakis, seeonded
by Vercammen, was received aud placed on file.
City Attorney instructed to draw up
contract to conduct property valuation
survey in the City
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Attorney was instructed to draw up contract with the Public Admin.-
istration Service to conduct a property valuation survey in the
city to conform with proposal presented in letter of October. 3,
1946, on file in the City Clerk, s Office.
City Attorney 'bo arrange meeting with
Railroad Officials to discuss the sounding
of whistles in the City
Upon motion by Carn~zis, seconded by Cross, the city
Attorney was instructed to arrange a meeting between the Railroad
officials of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company and
the Southern pacific Company and the City Council, to discuss the
problem of the sounding of whistles,
in the corporate limits of the City.
the negative on this matter.
etc., on railroad locomotives
Councilman Siemon voted in
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Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1946
City Auditor instructed to issue
warrant to East Bakersfield Progressive
club for christmas Decorations
Upon motion by Vorcammen, seconded by Ryder, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrant
for $500.00 to the East Bakersfield Progressive club, for
Christmas decorations in East Bakersfield.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Vercan~nen, seconded by Siemon, the
Council adjourned.
of Bake~T~ld, calif.
ATTEST:
~ a~ Cleric of the council
of the city of Bakersfield, California
189
Bakersfield, california, December 2, 1946
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, california, held in 'the council ch~er
of the City Hall at eight o,clock P.M., Decenter 2, 1946..
present: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, vanderlei
Absent: Vercarmnen
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Request of Bakersfield chamber of
Commerce for contribution of $800.00
to help defray cost of decorating
streets for christmas laid on table
until December 9, 1946.
A communication from the Bakersfield chamber of
Commerce, asking the Council to contribute $800.00 to help
defray the cost of decorating the city streets for the C~ist~s
Season was read, and upon motion by Siemon, seconded by
Carnakis, was laid on the table until December 9, 1946, to
enable the chamber of Conuaerce to submit their plan for
decorating before any donation will be made by the Council.
Adoption of Resolution approving
agreement between public Administration
Service and the city for property
valuation survey
Upo~ motion by Carnakis, seconded by Cross, Resolution
approving agreement between the public Ad~inistration Service
and the City of Bakersfield for a property valuation survey to
be conducted in the city was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Ca~nakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Sie~on, Vanderlei
Noes: None
Absent: Vercsm~nen
190
Bakersfield, California, December 2, 1946
City Clerk instructed to call for
bids for two cars for the police
Department
Upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the City
Clerk was instructed to call for bids for two (2) SedAn-Type
cars for use in the police Department.
Acceptance of Certificate of County
Clerk showing the results of votes
cast on city propositions at election
of November 5, 1946
Upon motion by Vauderlei, seconded by Siemon, certifi-
cate from R. J. Veon, County Clerk of the County of Kern,
certifying the following to be the result of the returns
from all election precincts in the City of Bakersfield and
also from the votes cast by absent voters at the General
Election held November 5,
propositions Nos.
official:
1946, for the City of Bakersfield
1, 2, 3 and 4, was accepted and declared
proposition No.
requirements of officers and employees prior
to appointment
1 - Eliminating the residential
proposition No. 2 - Granting power to the legis-
lative body to abolish or reestablish the
Department of public Health and Sanitation
and the office of Health Officer and to
provide for the exercise of the duties of
said department and office by contract with
County of Kern
proposition No. 3 - changing the minimum age
limit for appointees to the police Department
from twenty-five (25) years to twenty-one
(21) years of age
proposition No. 4 - Incurring a bonded
indebtedness in the sum of $225,000 for the
acquisition and installation of an approved
"Class B" Fire Alarm System
yes No
- 3,919 4,031
4,V95 2,899
- 3,573 4,796
- 5,569 2,935
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Bakersfield, california, December 2, 1946
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, claims as
audited by the Pinance Cormnittee 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 Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
CITY C~ an~[ Ex-~'~I~cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, california
Bakersfield, california, December 9, 19.~6
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 otclock P.M., December 9, 1946.
present: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,siemon,vanderlei,¥ercammen
Absent: None
~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of December 2, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Opening of bids for cars for use in
police Department
This beir~ the time set to open bids to furnish two (2)
Sedan-Type cars for use in the police Department, upon motion
by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis, bid of Notor Center was
examined ~nd declared, this being the only bid
publicly opened,
received.
Bid of ~.~otor Center to furnish
two cars for use in police
Department accepted.
Upon motion by Carnahis, seconded by Cross, the
following proposals of ~.~otor Center to furnish two (2) Sedan-
Type cars for use in the police Department wa~~ accepted:
I - 19~8 Chevrolet Stylemaster - Total Bid -
I - 19~6.Buick 51 - Total Cost - $2,18~.82
Less. Allowance for Buick #62-' 850.00 - 1313.82
Adoption of ~mergency Ordinance
No.7~O New Series regulating
the business of dealing in
Vehicles ·
Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakls, Emergency
Ordinance No. ~0 New Series, re-adopting Emergency Ordinance No.
New Series, and inserting in Section 2 the provision that any fi~m, pe~s~
or corporation who has obtained a franchise or agency in Bakersfield for
the sale of new automoOiles or trucks from the manufacturer of said
automoOiles or t~ucks may be issued a permit immediately upon filing
application, was adopted as read Oy the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Cross, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlet, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Incorporated in Emergency Ordinance No. 7~0 New Setlea are
Ordinances Nos. §25 and 82A New Series, which were amendments ~
_ ~E~m~r~ency 0rdina~ce No. A91 New Series.
Bakersfield, california, December 9, 1946
City Auditor instructed to issue
warrant to Bakersfield chamber of
Commerce for c~istmas decorations
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Ryder, t he city
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrant in the amount
of ~700.00 to the Bakersfield chamber of Con~erce to help defray
the cost of christmas decorations in the City.
Communication from the Bakersfield
chamber of Cormmerce re Council
membership received and placed on
file
A communication from Robert Cottom inviting the Council
to become members of the B~ersfield Chamber of Commerce was read~.
and upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Cross, was received and
placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution abandoning
all proceedings under Resolution
of Intention No. 649
Upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Vercsm~men, Resolution
abandoning all proceedings for proposed improvements under
Resolution of Intention No. 849, was adopted as read by the follow-
ingvote:
Ayes: Carnakis,Cross,Norris,Ryder,siemon,Vanderlei,Vercam~aen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 664 ordering the vacation of portio~
of Elm, Beech, Myrtle, Spruce and pine
Streets and alley in Blocks 418-C to
417-D inclusive
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carnakis, Resolution
of Intention No. 884, ordering the vacation of portions of ELm,
Beech, Myrtle, Spruce and pine Streets sad the alley running easterly
and westerly tb_rough Blocks 41~-C to 41~-D inclusive, City of
Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnal~s,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bakersfield, california, December 9, 1946
Approval of Concurrent Resolution approving
certain amendments to the cha~ter of the
City of Bakersfield
Upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Vanderlei,
Concurrent Resolution, approving Amendment to the Chsmter of
the City of Bakersfield voted for and ratified by the electors
of the City of Bakersfield at a Special Election held the 5th
day of November, 1946, was approved, and the Mayor and the
City Clerk were authorized to execute the instrtuuent.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 729 N.S.
granting the A.T.& S.F.Ry. Co. a
permit to construct spur track at
15th and "H" Streets
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Vercannnen, 0rdi-
nance No. V29 N.S., granting the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway Company a permit to lay down, construct, ~intain
and operate a spur track at 15th and "H" Streets, City of
Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon,Vanderlei,Vercan~nen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Failure of motion to adopt Emergency
Ordinance prohibiting the sounding
of whistles on railroad locomotive
engines in the City
It was moved by Ryder, seconded by Siemon, that
Emergency Ordinance prohibiting the sounding of whistles on
Railroad locomotive engines within the incorporate limits
of the City of Bakersfield be adopted. The motion failled to
carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Ryder, Siemon
~oes: Cross, Norris, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: None
Bakersfield, california, December 9, 1 948
Failure of motion to restrict the
speed limit of locomotives through
the City to ten miles per hour
It was moved by Carnakis, seconded by Ryder', that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance restricting
the speed limit of locomotives through the city to ten miles per
hour. The motion failed to carry by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Ryder, Siemon
Norris, Vanderlei, Vercammen
NOeS~ Cross~
Absent: None
city Auditor instructed to issue
warrant for Council membership to
the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Vanderlei, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrant in the
amount of ~0.00 for Council membership to the Bakersfield
chamber of Commerce. ~ayor Norris was appointed as official
representative to attend all meetings. The city clerk was
instructed to congratulate the chamber on the success of its
recent drive for membership.
Adjournment
Upon motion by vanderlei, seconded[ by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
ATTEST:
Ex 0i'I'icio Clerk of the Council
of the city of Bakersfield, california
Bakersfield, california, December 25, 1946
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., December 25,
1946.
present: Carnakis, Norris, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Absent: Cross, Ryder
Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of December 9, 1948,
were read and approved as read.
Opening bids to furnish public Liability
& property Damage Insurance
This being the time set to open bids to furnish
General public Liability and Property Damage insurance and
public Liability and property Damage insurance on motor vehicles
operated by City employees, for a three-year period commencing
January l, 194V, upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on bids to furnish public
Liability & property Damage insurance
deferred one week
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen,
action on bids to furnish public Liability & property Damage
insurance was deferred one week and referred to the city
Manager for consideration and recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution ordering
vacation of a portion of 9th Street
This being the time set for hearing on the matter
of the proposed vacation of a portion of 9th Street between
"R" and "S" Streets in the City of Bakersfield under Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 885, and no protests or objections
having been received, upon motion by Siemon, seconded by'
Vanderlei, Resolution ordering the vacation was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carn~is, Norris, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Cross, Ryder
197
Bakersfield, California, December 23, 194~;
petition from County of Kern for
cancellation of taxes granted
A petition from the County of Kern asking for 'the
cancellation of the 1946-194V taxes on real property described.
as the North half of Block 3B7, city of Bakersfield, now owned.
by the County of Kern, was read, snd upon motion by Vercamen,
seconded by Vanderlei, the City Auditor was authorized ~d
instructed to cancel said taxes on the 1946-1947 tax roll.
Application from City cab Company
for additional pertmits to operate
taxicabs referred to the city
Eanager for recommendation
Letters of application from the co-owners of the city
cab Company for five additional permits to operate taxicabs in
the city were read, and upon motion by Vercamen, seconded by
Vanderlei, were turned over to the city ~anager for consider-
ation and recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution of Condolence
for family of Alfred Eartell
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei,
Resolution of Condolence for the family of Alfred Harrel2.,
Editor and publisher of the Bakersfield Californian, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carna14s, Norris, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen
Noes: None
Absent: Cross, Ryder
Application of Deatbn & Sons to
engage in business of wrecking yard
denied
This being the time set for hearing on the matter of
application of Deaton & Sons to engage in business of wrecking
yard at 2Z0 Baker Street, Bakersfield, upon motion by Carnakis,
seconded by Siemon, the application was denied upon the
recommendation of Horace V. Grayson, chief of police.
Bakersfield, california, December 23, 1946
Application of Mccoy Truck Sales &
service to engage in business of
automobile dealer granted
This being the time set for hearing on the matter
of application of McCoy Truck Sales and Service for permit to
engage in business of automobile dealer at 2930 Union A~enue,
Bakersfield, and no protests or objections having been received,
upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Verca~aen, the permit
was granted.
Reception of memorandum from
Jos. B. Holfelder regarding
capacity of 30" Storm Drain at
Brundage Lane
A memorandtun to the city Manager from Jos. B. Holfelder,
city Engineer, advising that in his opinion no unused c~acity
exists at this time in the City,s 30" storm Drain in Brundage
Lane, was read, and upon motion by Siemon, seconded by
Carn~kis, was received and placed on file.
Date set for hearing on petition of
A.E.Hoagland and T.W.Smith to change
the district boundaries in Blocks "D"
and 2 of Virginia Tract from R-2 to
C-1 District.
A certificate of Findings of Fact presented by the
planning Commission approving and recon~nending petition of
A.E.Hoagland and T.W.Smith to change the zoning of property
in Block "D" and Block 2 of Virginia Tract from R-2 District
to C-1 District, was read, and upon motion by vanderlei,
seconded by Vercannnen, the Certificate was received, and.
8:00 p.~i. January 13, 194V, was fixed as time for hearing
on this matter before the Council.
Reception of communication from
Bakersfield city Schools regarding
appointment of ~.~rs. ~ugh E. Nation
as member of Board of Education
Upon motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Carnakis,
letter from the Bskersfield city schools advising of the
appointment of Mrs. __Wugh E. Nation to the position of member
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of the Board of Education to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of ~,Irs. ~iarsa E. Voorhies, was received and
placed on file.
Reception of City Treas~er,s
Financial report for month of
November, 1946
Upon motion by vanderlei, seconded by Vercmmmen,
the city Treasurer~s Financial Report for the month of
November, 1946, was received and placed on file.
Reception of letter from Bakersfield
chamber of Commerce outlining program
for betterment of Bakersfield
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by vanderlei, an
open letter to the Co,mucil from the Bakersfield C?mn~oer of
cormuerce, outlining suggestions for the betterment of
Bakersfield was received and ordered placed on file.
Reception of letter from Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce regarding tax
collections in the city
Upon motion by Carnakis, seconded by Vanderlei, a
letter from the Bakersfield chamber of Com~,~erce, ~mking report
of findings of a survey of the city.s tax income, was received
and placed on file. The city clerk was instructed to address
a communication to the chamber advising that the Council
appreciates its efforts and will be very happy to cooperate
whenever possible.
Allowance of Claims
Upon motion by Carnakis, 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 ~ity Treasurer to cover the respective amounts.
Acceptance of preliminary plans for
new Fire Station No. 3 at 4th and
"L" Streets
Upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis,
preliminary plans for constructing new fire station at 4th
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and "L" Streets, presented by Wright, Metcalf & parsons,
Architects, were accepted and approved. Estimate of the
Architect on the basis of ~lO.00 per square foot for
construction cost was also approved.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the
Council adjourned.
· ~f0R of the City oz- ~ersf~eld, Calif.
ATTEST:
EX 0~'l~czo Clerk of the Council
of the city of BSkersfield, california
Bakersfield, california, December [SO, 1946
Minutes of the Regular }~eeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, california, held in the Council
chamber of the city Hall at eight o,clock P.~I., December 30,
1946.
present: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Sier~on,Vanderlei,v~,rcamm.an
Absent: None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 23, 1946,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution orderir~ vacation
of portions of Elm, Beech, Myrtle, Spruce
and pine Streets, etc.
This being the time set for hearing on the proposed
vacation of portions of Elm, Beech, Myrtle, Spruce mud pine
Streets, and the alley running easterly and westerly through
Blocks 415C to and including Block 41VD in the city of
Bakersfield, under Resolution of Intention ~o. 664, and no
protests or objections having been received, upon :motion by
Cross, seconded by Vercszmmen, Resolution ordering the vacation
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis,cross,Norris,Ryder,Siemon~Vanderlei,vercamuen
Noes: None
Absent: None
Bid of Roberts Insurance Agency to
furnish public Liability & property
Damage insurance for three-year term
accepted
Upon motion by vanderlei, seconded by Ryder,
reco~aendation of the City Manager that t[he proposal sub:uitted
by Roberts Insurance Agency with 21aryland Casualty Compm~y as
insurer to furnish General public Liability and preperty
Damage insurance and public Liability and property Damage
Insurance on motor vehicles operated by City employees for a
three-year period commencing January l, 194~, for a pren~um of
~3~9~.~9 per year, was accepted, this being the lowest bid
received.
Bakersfield, california, December 30, 1946
Recommendation of City ~anager and
Chief of police re taxicab permits
accepted
A recommendation submitted by V. Van Riper, City
~..~anager, and Horace V. Grayson, chief of police, that the
number of taxicabs any company may use be unlimited, was read,
and upon motion by Siemon, seconded by Carnakis, the recom-
mendation was accepted, and any limit that was formerly placed
on the number of permits to be granted to operate taxicabs
was rescinded. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Carnakis, Norris, Ryder, Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercsmm~en
Noes: Cross
Absent: None
permit to Foley & Burk Shows denied
Upon motion by Cross, seconded by Siemon, permit
to Foley & Burk shows to exhibit in the city of Bakersfield
the week of April ~gth to Nay 4th inclusive, 1947, was denied.
Re-appointment of Glen E. Staufield
as member of Bakersfield police
Department Civil Service Commission
Upon motion by Carn~is, seconded by Vetcamera,
~r. Glen E. Stanfield was re-appointed as member of the
Bakersfield police Department civil Service Cormmission for a
term of six years.
Re-appointment of Ralph L. smith, Jr.
as member of the Bakersfield Fire
Department civil Service Commission
Upon motion by carnakis, seconded by Ryder,
~r. Ralph L. Smith, Jr., was re-appointed as member of the
Bakersfield Fire Department Civil Service Commission for a
term of six years.
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Bakersfield, california, December 30, 1.946
petition from Southern pacific Company
employees requesting installation of'
safety zone referred to city Manager
and chief of police
Upon motion by Vercarmuen, seconded by Carnakis,
petition from Southern pacific Company e~loyees requesting
installation of a crosswalk and pedestrism safety zone at the
main gate of the Southern pacific Shop located at the
intersection of Kentucky and Gage Streets was referred to the
city ~ager and Chief of police for handling.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Ryder, seconded by Carn~is, the
Co~nmcil adjourned.
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~nd Ex officio cler'~ of the Co~nc~
of the City of Bakersfield, California