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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - DEC 1942392 Bakersfield, California, January 8, 1942 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., January 5, 1942. Present: Clements, ~rmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vercammen. Absent: None Minutes of the regular meeting of December 29, 1941 were read and approved as read. Reception of Petition Advocating appointment of Herbert P. Sears as Councilman of the Fourth Ward. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, a petition signed by one hundred sixty residents of the City re- commending the appointment of Mr. Herbert P. Sears as Councilman of the Fourth Ward to fill the vacancy created by the death ef Mr. H. J. Sollets, was received and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 608, New Series, creating a I~jor Disaster Emergency and Civil Defense Council. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, Emergency Ordinance No. 608, New Series, creating a Major Disaster Emergency and Civil Defense Council and prescribing its powers and duties, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, ¥~rmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vercammen Noes: None Absent: None Adoption of Emercency Ordinance No. 609, New Series, amending Local Defense Council Ordinance No. 591, New Series. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Norris, Emer- gency Ordinance No. 609, New Series, amending Section 5 of Local Defense Council Ordinance No. 591, New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, ]~armaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vercammen. Noes: None Absent: None 393 Bakersfield, California, January 5, 1942, Cont'd. Acceptance of Resignation of F. H. Curry as member of Civil 'Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Clements, the resignation of Mr. F. H. Curry, as a member of the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments was accepted and ordered placed on file. Recommendation for City Planning Commission to eliminate Center Parking Spaces on Chester Avenue between 4th and 8th streets. A recommendation from the City Planning Commission recommending the elimination of center parking spaces in Chester Avenue between 4th and 8th streets was read, and upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, the City Engineer was in- structed to submit a report of the estimated cost of this project. City Attorney to prepare Ordinance permitting Bakersfield and Kern Electric Hailway Company to Abandon and remove all remaining street car tracks in the city. Upon a motion by Narmaduke, seconded by Clements, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance per- mitting the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company to abandon and remove all remaining street car tracks in the city and substitute buses. Also to provide that the Railway Company shall be given six months from the time of discontinuance of street car service to pay the city the sum of $8102.59 to re- fmburse the city for a portion of the cost of resurfacing the streets involved. Appointment of Jake Vanderlei as Councilman of the Fourth Ward Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, Jake Vanderlei was appointed Councilman to represent the Fourth Ward of the City for the unexpired term of Henry J. Sollers, Deceased. 394' Bakersfield, California, January 5, 1942 Cont'd. City Clerk instructed to call for bids to furnish concrete pipe to be used in the construction of the Beale Avenue Storm Drain. Upon a motion by Narmaduke, seconded by Vercammen, the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids to furnish ap- proximately 250 feet of eight-inch, 375'fe~t of twelve-inch, and V,000 feet of sixteen-inch cement concrete pipe for use in the construction of the Beale Avende Storm Drain. City Manager authorized to enter into a contract with Bakersfield Packing Company to lease Lot 2 of the WeilI-Jastro Colony Tract. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the City Manager was authorized to enter into an agreement with the Bakersfield Packing Company to lease all of Lot 2 of the Weill- Jastro Colony Tract, consisting of approximately nine acres of ' land, for an annual rental of $1.00 with the the city may terminate the notice. lease by giving a Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, d' Council a journed. provision that thirty-days' seconded by Vercammen, the ~AY0~of the C~ity of Bakersfield, ATTEST: CITY CLERK and E~0fficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Calif. Bakersfield, · * California, January 12, 1942 I[inutes of the Regular l,~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Californ~a, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.[~I. January 12, 1942. Present: Clements, I~iarmaguke,Norris,Siemon,Smlth,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None l~inutes of the ~egular L{eeting of January 8, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. ~10 New Series pertaining to abandornnent of Street Railway car tracks by Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercanunen, Emergency Ord~nance No. $10 New Series pertaining to the abandonment of ~treet Railway line on Baker, 19th and "F" Streets by the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company, was adopted ss read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,~armaduke, ?.~orr~s,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Verca~[en Noes: None Absent: None Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for December, 1941. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of December, received and ordered placed on file. Reception of report from City Engineer pertaining to esti~ted cost of street work on Chester Avenue between dth and 8th Streets. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith submitted by the City Engineer covering Avenue between 4th and ath Streets, was on file. the City 1941 was , an estimate the improvement of Chester received and ordered placed 45 day extension of time granted J. N. Harvey to complete the construction of extension to culvert at 26th Street and Union Avenue. Upon a motion by Cl.ments, seconded by Vercammen, N. Harvey was granted an extension of 45 days time to complete th~ construction of extension to existing cul~ert at 26th Street and Union Avenue, subject to tl]e approval of the Bonding company. Bakersf~eld~ C~lifornia, January 12, l~q~2 (Cont'd.] Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by L~armad~ke, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee w~r~ allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to ~ssue warr~ts on the City Treasurer to co~er the respective amounts. City Auditor authorized to ~ake transfers of fun,~s. Upon a motion by ~ar~duk~~, seconded by Clements, the City A~ditor was authorized an~ ~nstructed to transfer ~6~00.00 from the Park Fund to the ~ajor Disaster F~n~, and ~1~00.00 from the General Fund to the ~ajor Disaster Fungi. T)~e A~ditor was also authorized and instructed to incorporate in the estimated budget of expenditures for the fiscal year ending June ~0, 1~2 the addlt~o~a] sum of ~000.00 to be ~sed for ~ajor Disaster preparation purposes. Appro~al of a~pointment of Chairmen and Alternate Chairmen of ~ajor D~saster Emergency Coun~i]. Upon a ~ot~on by Clements, seconded by Smith, the appointment by the ~ayor of the followt~~ Chairmen and alternate Chairmen of th~~ ~ajor D~saster Emergency Council was approved: ~YOR - GENERAL CHAIR~N, Alfre~ S~emon BAKERSFIE~ C~],~BER OF CO~.~ERCE - Ra~ond G. Taylor A - CO-ORDINATION AND INTELLIOENCE Claude E. Pea~y, D~ector of Co-Ordination Chai~an B - TRANSPORTATION C. ~. ~Ickleberry, Superlntendent~ Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company Jas. H. Pauly, Superintendent of Transportation, Kern County Union High School Clyde Hartran, Contractor B-1 - ELECTRIC PO¥~Et~ AND NATURAL GAS Harold K. Fox, D!str~at I~nager, ~acif~c Gas and Electric Company A. P. I~ann, District Foreman, Pacif~.c Gas and Electric Company F. Tyler, Superintenderst, Gas Department Pacific Cas an¢t )~lectric Company C - CO~MUNICATION Jos. L. Toole, },Ianager, Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company P. F. IIi]t, i,lanager, Western Union 'firs. E. Whiting,, Radio Tec}~nician,Sheriff's Office Chairman Alt erna te Alternate Chairman A1 ternate Altcrnat,s Chairmsn Alt erna te A1 terna~ ts Bakersfield, Ca]~ fornia, January 12, ]942 (Cont'd.)~ D PE?RSONNEL - AMERICAN LEG.0N Harold D. Leddy, Cormmander, t.'rank S. Reynolds Post No. 26 American Legion Ray M. Carlisle, Chairman of American Legion Disaster Committee Ray Lobre, State Commander, Disabled American War Veterans E - LAW AND ORDER O. G. R. C. Powers, Chief of Police tteckmann, Asst. Chief of Police Knight, Asst. Ch~.ef of Police F - FIRE P. C. Pifer, Chief of ["ire Department E. L. Howe, Asst. Chief of Fire Department E. E. Woods, Asst. Chief of Fire Department G - WATER AND WATER SUPPLY A. A. A. P. Poulter, ~anager, California Water Service Company Anderson, Division Supt. Calif. Water Service Company Carey, Supt. of Production, Calif. Water Service Company H - STREET FACILITIES J. B. Holfelder, Superintendent of Streets and City Engineer W. R. Mercer, Street Foreman F. L. Gribble, Supt. Kern River Levee District H. D. Pope, Asst. City Engineer I - r~IEDICAL, HEALTH AND SANITATION Dr. P. J. Cunco, Health Officer J - AMERICAN RED CROSS A. C. Dimon, Vice-President and Manager, Bank of America K - ELCESSITIES OF LIFE - A~IP~ICAN RED CROSS If. B. DeLacy, Bakersfield Packing Co. L - SHELTER - A~RICAN RED CROSS C. A. Swigart, Superintendent, Pipe Line Department, Standard Oil Company ~ - RESCI~ - A~gRICAN RED CROSS C. H. Phillips, Kern County Land Company N - REHABILITATION - AI~LI~AN RED CROSS R. A. Taylor 0 - FINANCE V. Van Riper, City Clerk and Auditor W. ~7. Smith, City Treasurer Chai r~nan Alterna~ Alternate Chairm~n Alternate Alternate Chairman Alternate Alternate Chai rms n A1 ternate Allternate Alterns te A1 ternate A it erna te Chairman Chairman Chairman Cha irma.a C ha irrma n Chai rr~an C~airman A] terna'Le Bakersfield, California, January 12, 1942 (Cont'd.) P - CIVIL DEFEN,~E R. H. Hubbard, Building Inspector W. D. Clarke, Civil Engineer George Ashby, Contractor C. H. Biggar, Architect Chairman Alternate Alternate Alt erna te Approval of appointment of Members of Bakersfield Defense Council. Upon a motion by '.larmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, the following Chairmen and Cormmlttee Members of the Bakersfield Defense Council appointed by the ~myor were a?proved: BAt~]RSFIELD DEFENSE COUNCIL Mayor Alfred Sfemon, Chairman ~laume E. Peavz,, Vice-Chairman h'elen H. Roesch, Secretary Claude E. Peavy, Chairman, Committee on Civil Protection Members: Ed Norris R. B. Powers P. C. Pifer J. B. Hellelder R. H. Hubbard liarold K. Fox A. F. Poulter Margaret Anglin, Chairman, Committee on Human Resources and Skills Members: Harry C. Clements Theron Tabor Bob Evans P. J. Cuneo, Chairman, Committee on Health, Welfare and Consomer Interest ]~emb er s: Qua Vercar~3~en C. F. Baughman Harry I~nge L. G. Taggart }~urray M. Bierman H. P. Sears John Brock W. ~,~I. Mickleberry, Chairman, Committee on Transportation, Housing, Works and Facilities Members: Harry Smith J. H. Pauly C. Harry krough Larry King Chet Weaver F. L. Gribble F. S. Wheeler Mae Saunders, Chairman, Co~fttee on Public Information Members: M. D. Marmaduke Harold Carlock Harold Brown Phil ~cHugh Wm. E. ~iting Carrol Stalcup Bakersfield, California, January ]2, 1942 (Cont,d.~~ R. E. ~'IcCarthy, Chairman, Co~aittee on Ind~strial Resources and Produc tlon Members: Members at Large: Arthu~~ S. Crites John 'Comp ton Dr. Thos. L. I[elson Harry Headen H. Jake Vanderlei A. H. Karpe A. R. Cassidy Earl Jordan (;ould ~i. Fitch Charles ~. Lake Carl Rodeen C. F. Harper Keith S. I,~cKee ~,~aud e ~etcal f Henry Huston Carlton l~inne r Hetzler Ad J our.~men t Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council adjourned. OR t he~r ~AY sfield, Calif.' ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-0fib~elo Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, January 19, 1942 ~nutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 19, 1942. Present: Clements, A{armaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of January 12, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bids for cement concrete pipe for Beale Avenue Storm Drain. This being the time set to open sealed proposals to furnish cement concrete pipe to be used in the construction of the Beale Avenue Storm Drain, upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, proposal submitted by Stroud-Seabrook was publicly opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid submitted. Acceptance of proposal of Stroud- Seabrook to furnish pipe for Beale Avenue Storm Drain. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, proposal submitted by Stroud-Seabrook offering to furnish cement concrete pipe at the following prices was accepted, subject to the approval of the project by the Works Progress Administration: 8" Pipe 36~ per foot 12" Pipe 39~ per foot 16" Pipe 50~ per foot City Manager to provide service flag for City Employees participating in the armed forces. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Manager was instructed to make the necessary arrangements to secure a suitable service flag on which to designate the participation by City employees in the armed forces. Appointment of Councilman Harry C. Clements as member of Kern County Defense Council. seconded by Verca~en, Councilman represent the City on the Kern Upon a motion by Norris, Harry C. Clements was appointed to County Defense Council. Bakersfield, California, January 19, 1942 (Cont'd.) Reception of communication from North of the River Lions Club re drive for funds to provide fighting plane for United States Government. Upon a motion by Narmaduke, seconded by Clements, a communication from the North of the River Lions Club advising of a drive for funds to provide a fighting plane for the United States Government was received and ordered placed on file. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. akersfield, Calif. ATTEST: CITY C Ex-Offlclo C~erk of t~e Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, January 26, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City ttall at eight o'clock P.M. January 26, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris,Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Absent: Marmaduke Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 19, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution author- izing issuance of special Alteration and Occupancy Permit for use of dwelling as headquarters of Young Mens' Christian Association. The Planning Connnission ~ving Findings of Fact recommending the use situated on Lots 3 and 4 of Block 427, filed a Certificate of of an existing dwelling City of Bakersfield, as headquarters for the Young Mens' Christian Association, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, a Resolution authorizing and directing the Building Inspector to issue a special Alteration and Occupancy permit was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercarnnen Noes: None Absent: ~armaduke Reception of claim for damages for alleged personal injuries by Guy Collard. A claim for damages in the amount of $20,000.00 for alleged personal injuries received was filed by Guy Collard, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the claim received and referred to the City Attorney for investigation. City Clerk instructed to call for bids for paving and improvement of Garces Circle. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the call for bids for the paving and and Wa S City Clerk was instructed to improvement of Garces Circle. Bakersfield, California, January ~°6, 1942 (Cont'd.) Reception of Annual Financial Report of Firemens. Disability and Retirement Fund. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the annual Financial Eeport of the Firemens, Disability and Retirement Fund submitted by Walter W. Smith, Treasurer, for the period ending December 31, 1941 was received and ordered placed on file. City Attorney instructed to prepare amendment to License Ordinance covering vending machines and pin ball machines. A partial report submitted by the committee appointed to investigate the revision of the License Ordinance recommending changes in license fees covering the operation of vending machines, weighing machines and pin ball games was read, and upon a motior~ by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the City Attorney was instructed to incorporate the recommendations in a License Ordinance amendment. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were approved, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the Council adjourned. MAYOR oI'~le City of Bakersfield,Calif.~-- ATTEST: CITY CL K an~ Ex Ol~flcio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, February 2, 1942 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.M. February 2, 1942. Present: Absent: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen None Minutes of the Hegular ~Ieeting of January 26, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 611 New Series amending License Ordinances No. 512 New Series and No. 600 New Series. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, Emergency Ordinance No. 611 New Series amending License Regulation Ordinances Nos. 512 New Series and 600 New Series pertaining to Vending and Weighing Machines was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,~armaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Noes: None Absent: None Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 612 New Series amending License Ordinance No. 565 New Series. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Clements, Emergency Ordinance No. 612 New Series amending License Regulation Ordinance No. 566 New Series pertaining to Pin, Ball and ~arble Games, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Marmaduke, Norris, Slemon, Smith, Vanderlel, Vetcanteen Noes: None Absent: None Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the Council MA¥0R~e CiJy~of ~ker sfi eld ,Calif. adjourned. ATTEST: CITY CLERK AND Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, February 9, 1942 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. February 9, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norrts,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Verc~mmen Absent: None Minutes of the Eegular Meeting of February 2, 1942 were read and approved as read. City Manager instructed to do whatever is possible to secure added protection facilities at "Q" Street kailroad crossing. A cor~.~unication from ~,~r. M. L. Jennings, Superintendent of the Southern Pacific Company, advising that in his opinion the "~" Street Southern Pacific Railroad crossing is now adequately protected was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the matter was referred to the City }~nager with instructions to make further effort to secure needed additional protection facilities at this crossing. Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for January, 1942. Upon a motion by Mar~mduke, seconded by Smith, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of January, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Mar~duke, seconded by Norris, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the Council adjourned. MAYO of~f Bakersfield, Calif.' ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, February 16, 1942 City Hall at eight Present: Clements, Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the o'clock P.N., February 16, 1942. Narmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei,Verca~en Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 9, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bids for the paving and improving of Garces Circle. This being the time set to open bids received to cover the paving and improving of Garces Circle, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on bids to pave and improve Garces Circle deferred two weeks. Upon a motion by 51armaduke, seconded by Vercammen, action on proposals to pave and improve Garces Circle was deferred until eight o'clock P.N. Narch 2, 1942 and referred to the City ~anager and Engineer for their recommendations with instructions to submit the proposals to the State Division of Highways for its consideration. Failure of adoption of proposed emergency ordinance proposing to amend Local Defense Ordinance No. ~91 New Series and ~jor Disaster Ordinance No. 008 New Series. It was moved by ~armaduke, seconded by Vandorlei, that an Emergency Ordinance entitled "An kkaergency Ordinance amending Emergency Ordinance #~91, New Series, establishing a Local Defense Council and amending .Emergency Ordinance #608, New Series, creating and establishing a ~ajor Disaster and Civil Defense Council and prescribing its powers and duties, and creating and establishing a local emergency control center" be adopted as read. The motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Narmaduke, Siemon, Vanderlei Noes: Clements, Norris, Smith, Vercammen Absent: None Bakersfield, California, February, 16, 1942 (Continue¢!) Adjournment. Upon a motion by Vanderlei Council adjourned. , seconded by i~rmaduke, the NAYOR ~f the City of Bakersfield,~alif. ' ATTEST: of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1942 Min~tes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City i~11 at eight o'clock P.M., February 24, 1942. Present: Clements, Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,.$mith,Vanderlei,Vercanmmen Absent: None Meeting of February 16, 1942 were Minutes of the Regular read and approved as read. Adoption of F~nergency Ordinance No. 613 New Series creating and establishing Bakersfi~d Emergency Defense and Disaster Council. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, Phnorgency Ordinance No. 613 New Series entitled "An Emergency Ordinance Creating and Establishing The Bakersfield Emergency Defense and Disaster Council and Prescribing Its Duties; Creating an Executive Committee of Said Emergency Council And Prescribing Its Powers And Duties; Establishing An Emergency Control Center; And Repealing Emergency Ordinance No. 591 New Series And Emergency Ordinance No. 608 New Series of The City of Bakersfield, California", was adopted as read by the following vote: Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlel, Verca~aen Ayes: Clements, Noes: None Absent: None appointment by the Mayor of the following members Defense and Disaster Council was approved: President - Alfred Siemon, ~yor Vice-President - Claude E. Peavy, City Manager Appointment of Members of Bakersfield Emergency Defense and Disaster Council. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the of the Bakersfield Secretary - Helen H. Roesch, Secretary to City Attorney Committee on Coordination and Intelligence (a) Division of Coordination - Claude E. Peary, Director (b) Division of Public Information - Mae Saunders, Chairman Committee on Protection of Person and Property - Claude E. Peavy, GEneral Chairman (a) Division of Fire Service - Phil C. Pifer, Cidairman (b) Division of Police and Air Warden Service - Robert B. Powers, Police Chief, Chairr~n (c) Division of Buildings - ~oy H. Hubbard, Building Inspector,Chai~nan Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1942 (Cont'd.) 1,5 Committee on Transportation, Public Works and Utilities -J.B.Holfelder. City Engineer.General Chairman (a) Division of Transportation - W. M. Mickleberry, Chairman -- (b) Division of Streets and Sewers - W. R. Mercer, Street Foreman~, Chairman (c) Division of Miscellaneous Public Works - H. D. Pope, Engineer, Chairman (d) Division of Public Utilities: 1. Electric Power and Gas - Harold K. Fox 2. Water and Water Supply - A. F. Poulter 3. Telephone and Telegraph - J. L. Toole - Chairman - Chairman - Chairman 5 Committee on Health. Welfare and Consumer Interest - P. J. Cun~o~ Health Officer. General c'hairman (a) Division of Emergency ~,Iedical Service - P. J. Cunco, Health Officer, Chairman (b) Division of Decontamination Service Geo. Premo, Sanitarian, Chairman Committee on Firlance - V. Van Riper, City Auditor, General Chairman (a) Division of Accounting - V. Van Riper, Chairman (b) Division of Receipts and Contributions - Walter W. Smith, City Treasurer, Chairman Committee on Human Resources and Skills - ~,~bel C. Anglin, General Chairman (a) Division of Ex-Service Volunteer Personnel Harold D. Leddy, Chairman (b) Divisiou of Civilian Volunteer Personnel - Mabel C. Anglin, Chairman Committee on Industrial Resources and Production - R. E. McCarthy, General Chairm~n Committee on American Red Cross - A. C. Dimon, General Chairman .ME?BERS AT LARGE Arthus S. Crites H.M.Hetzler Harry C.Clements Dr. Thos. L. Nelson Dr. Keith S.McKee Harry G. Smith John Compton ~ude ~etcalf Jakc Vanderlei Harry Headen Henry Houston Gus Vercammen Edward Norris M.D. Narmaduke Mayor authorized to notify Kern County Defense Council that City will assume pro rata of cost of Civil Defense Handbooks. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was granted authority to notify the Kern County Defense Council that the City of Bakersfield will assume its pro rata of the cost for tke printing of Handbooks on Civil Defense, the City to receive 7,000 copies of a total of 20,000. 16 Bakersfield, California, February 24, 1942 (Cont'd.) Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Verca~muen, seconded by Clements, claims as audited Oy 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. Appointment of Members of Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, Mr. A. Claude Nellson was appointed a Member of the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments for the unexpired term of Mr. F. H. Curry resigned, terminating December 31, 1942. Also, Mr. Guy H. Jaggard and Mr. Harry R. Lufkin were reappointed as Members of the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments for terms of four years expiring December 31, 1945. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, adjourned. seconded by Norris, the Council of-the City of Bakersfield, Ca]if. ATTEST: C~TY CLERK and Ex-Ofl~Lcio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Cal~fornia Bakersfield, California, I~arch 2, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Cha~er of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.i~. ~arch 2, 1942. Present: Absent: ~lnutes of the Regular Neetin~ of February 24, 1942 were read and approved as read. Action on proposals to pave and improve Garces Circle deferred for one further week. covering Clements,}~Iarmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen None This being the time set to consider proposals submitted the paving and improving of Garces Circle, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the matter was deferred until eight o'clock P.~. March 9, 1942. City l~anager authorized to proceed with establishment of Control Center at Central Fire Station. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Clements, the City ~anager was authorized to proceed with the establishment of a Control Center at an estimated cost of $1100.00 during the fiscal year ending June Z0, 1942. Acceptance of v~natlon of A. Claude Nellson as Civil Service Commissioner for ~iscellaneous Departments. Upon a motion by ~iarmaduke, seconded by Verca~men, the resignation of A. Claude Neilson as a member of the Civil S ~ erv~.oe Commission for ~Isce]laneous Departments was accepted to take effect immediately. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, Council adjourned. seconded by Norris, the NAY0~of the City of Bakersf~eld,Cal~[~ ATTEST: CI~Z cLERK and Ex-OfficTo Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California 18 Bakersfield, California, March 9, 1942. M~nutes of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council City T~11 at eight o'clock P.M., March 9, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris, Siemon, ~nith, Vanderlei, Absent: Marmaduke Minutes of the ~egular Meeting of March 2, read and approved as read. t~egular Meeting of the Council of the Chamber of the 1942 were Action on bi,~s to pave and improve Garces Circle deferred for one further week. This being the time set to again consider bids presented covering the proposed paving and Improving of Garces Circle, upon a ~notion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, action on same was deferred for one further week. Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for February, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, the City Treasurer's Financfal Report for the month of Febr~mry, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Petition to close "~" Street between 30th and 31st Streets referred to Planning Commission. A petition signed by the owners of all abutting property askin!~. that steps be taken to close "M" Street between 30th and 31st Streets was read, and upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, the matter was referred to the City Planning Con~aission for reco~.~.~endatlon. Acceptance of invitation to attend l~ncheon of Post No. 1468 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, an invitation from Post No. 1468 Veterans of Foreign Wars inviting the ~embers of the Council to attend a luncheon to be held at 12 o'clock noon Tuesday, ~,~arch 17 at the E1 Tejon Hotel was accepted, and all Councilmen who can be present were requested to attend. 1'9 Bakersfield, C alifornia, ~arch 9, 1942 (Cont'd.) Deputy City Attorney John Shortridge instructed to attend meeting of City Attorneys at Los Angeles ~arch 27, 1942 re Telephone Company Franchises. Upon a raot!on by Clements, seconded by ~,lith, Deputy City Attorney John Shortridge was instructed to attend a meeting of City Attorneys in Los Angeles I~]arch 2V, 1942 for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to Telephone Company Franchises. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlel, claims as audited by the Finance Comm~Ittee were allowed, and the C~ty Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amo~ntso Ad journmer~t. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council adjourned. MAYOR ~ the Cit~ of Bakersfield~,~alifor, ATTEST: CItY CLFJ~K AND EX*0FF~[O CLERE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 20 Bakersfield, California, I~arch 16, ]..~&2 Mln~tes of the Regular l,]eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfie]d, California, held in the Co~ncfl Chamber of C~ty Hall at eight o'clock P.M. ~arch 16, 1942. Present: Absent: the Clements, ~ar:naduke, Norris,Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen None Minutes of the Regular I,~eeting of March 9, 194~ were read and approved as read. Bids to pave and improve Garces Circle rejected and City Clerk instructed to call for new proposals. This being the time set to again consider bids presented covering the paving and improving of Garces Circle, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Verca~nen, all bids rece]ved were rejected as being excessive and the City Clerk was instructed to call for new bids. City Manager to furnish data on 9-1/~ acre tract of land on Brundage Lane owned by City re adaptab$.llty for indnstrlal defense plant. Upon a motion by ~armaduke, seconded by Norris, the City Manager was instructed to furnish Secretary Hoffman of the Kern Co~nty Chamber of Co~nerce with certain data pertaining to the adaptability of Lot ~ of the Weill-Jastro Colony Tract for industrial defense project. l~tter of expendin~ City funds for Tire Rationing Board expenses r~ferred to City ~,~nager and City Attorney for legal opinion. Upon a motion by ~armaduke, seconded by Clements, ~xe matter of expending City funds for maintaining quarters and operating expenses of the local Tire Rationing Board was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for legal opinion. Reception of report of City ~anager re alleged rought treatment; of man arrested by Po]~.ce Officer Long. Upon a motion by ~ar~duke, seconded by Smith, a report submitted by the City ~anager covering alleged rough treatment by Police Officer Long to a man na~ed Samuel B. Cox was received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, March 16, 1942 (Cont'd.) Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, the Council adjourned. seconded by Vercammen~ ~[& YOR f t h~kersfield, Ca12f. ATTEST: CiTY CLERK and Ex-Officlo Clerk of the of the Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, ~arch 23, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 23, 194~ Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Ordinance No. 814 New Series adoptin4~ defense housing critical list placing limitation on the use of critical materials in defense housing. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, Emergency Ordinance No. 614 New Series adopting Federal Housing Administration defense critical list placing limitation on the use of critical materials in defense housing, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Marmaduke,' Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Noes: Clements Absent: None Request for City to become co-sponser of "B~ A Bombe~"¢amp~ign referred to Manager. A cormuunicatlon from the Southern Pacific Club asking that the City become a co-sponser in the latest "Buy A Bomber" campaign was read, and upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, the matte~ was referred to the City I~nager for report. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by }~rmaduke, seconded by Norris, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council adjourned. kers eld MAT0~ of-the City of Ba fi , Calif. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-Offic~o Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfleld~ California Bakersfield, California, ~rch 30, 1942 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.M. March 30, 1942. Present: Absent: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bids to pave and improve Garces Circle. This being the time set to open sealed bids to cover the proposed improvement of Garces Circle, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on bids to improve Garces Circle deferred until eight o'clock P.M. April 13, 194~ Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, action on bids to improve Garces Circle was deferred until eight o'clock P.M. April 13, 1942 and referred to the City Manager and Engineer for recommendation. The City Engineer was instructed to submit the proposals to the State Division of Highways for consideration. City Attorney instructed to prepare ordinance prohibiting persons from climbing up on buildings without owners consent. In compliance with request submitted by several owners of business buildings, upon a motion by ~armaduke, seconded by Norris, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting persons from climbing up on buildings without the consent of the owners of the buildings. City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to furnish approximately 815 cubic yards of Portland Cement Concrete Mix. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish approximately 815 cubic yards of Class A. Transit Mix Portland Cement Concrete. Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen None 24 Bakersfield, California, March 30, 1942 Reception of Certified Accountant's report covering audit of sixmonth's period ending June 30, 1941. Upon a motion by ~armaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, the Certified Public Accountant's report covering an audit of the books and accounts of the City of Bakersfield for the six month's period ending June 30, 1941 was received and ordered placed on file. City Manager authorized to lease 9-1y3 acre tract of land on Brundage Lane for erectionof substantial industrial plant. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the City Manager was authorized to lease for an annual nominal fee, Lot 2 cf the Weill-Jastro Colony Tract containing approximately 9-1/3 acres, on condition that a substantial industrial plant will be erected on the property. Acceptance of invitation from Chief of Police Powers to attend parade of auxiliary police. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, invitation extended to the Council bY Chief of Police Powers to attend auxiliary police parade at 8:30 o'clock P.M. Monday April 6, 1942 was accepted. Acceptance of survey of Bakersfield Police Department by William A. Wiltberger, Police Consultant. A report presented by William A. Wiltberger, Police Consultant, covering a survey of the City of Bakersfield Police Department was read, and upon a motion by l~rmaduke, seconded by Smith, the report was accepted and ordered placed on file. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Marmaduke, the Council adjourned. MAYO f th~akersfield,California ATTEST: CIT/~RK~dnd Ea x-~rk of the of the City of Bakersfield, California Council Bakersfield, California, April Ninutes of the Regular Neetlng of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.N. April 8, Present: Clements, Norris, Slemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen Absent: Narmaduke, Smith Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of I~arch 30, 194~ were read and approved as read. Opening bids to furnish approximately 81S Cubic Yards of Class "A" Transit Nix Portland Cement Concrete. This being the time set to open sealed bids to furnish approximately 815 cubic yards of Class "A" Transit Nix Portland Cement Concrete, upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Clements, bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Acceptance of proposal of C. W. Hartman to furnish Cement Concrete Nix. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercanm~en, proposal submitted by C. W. Hartman offering to furnish approximately cubic yards of Class "A" Transit Nix Portland Cement Concrete for $7.00 per cubic yard was accepted and all other bids rejected. Adoption of Resolution urging conservation of automotive equipment. In compliance with a request submitted by the Automobile Club of Southern California, upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, a resolution urging the conservation of automotive equipment was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Siemon,Vanderlel, Vercammen Noes: None Absent: Narmaduke, Smith Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 81S New Series prohibiting climbing on buildings. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Norris, Emergency Ordinance No. 818 New Series prohibiting persons from being on certain portions of buildings was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Vanderlel, Vercanunen Noes: None Absent: Marmaduke, Smith Bakersfield, California, April 6, 1942 (Cont'd.) Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for ;~arch, 1942. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of March, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, claims as audited by the Finance Co~nittee were allowed and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Councilman Smith made his appearance at thls time. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, the Council adjourned. ~AY~of the C -- --' ity of Bakersfield,Californi~ ATTEST: CITY CI~RK and Ex-O~icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, April 13, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 13, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Absent: Marmaduke Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 6, 1942 were read and approved as read. Acceptance of proposaS of George yon Kleinsmid to pave and improve Garces Circle. This being the time set to further consider bids presented to pave and improve Garces Circle, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, proposal submitted by George yon Kleinsmid offering to perform the work for the sum of $36,365.00 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected. Appointment of two Civil Service Commissioners for Fire Department. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the resignation of Mr. Olcese Kramer as a member of the Civil Service Commission for the Fire Department was accepted, and the position occupied by Mr. C. F. Baug~nnan as a member of the Civil Service Commission for the Fire Department was declared vacant due to loss of qualification, he having removed from the City limits. Mr. Ralph Smith, Jr. was appointed to succeed ~r. K~amer for the term expiring December 31, 194~, and ~. John C. Gault was appointed to succeed C. F. Baughman for the te~m expiring December 31, 1943. City Attorney instructed to prepare Resolution of Intention to close "N" Street from 30th to 31st Streets. The City Planning Commission having recommended that "M" Street between 30th and 31st Streets be closed, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to cove~. At this time Mayor Siemon relinquished the chair of presiding officer and Councilman Vanderlei presided. Approval of claims for altering office occupied by Bakersfield Tire Rationing Board and appropriation made of $10.00 per month for expenses. Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Smith, the Council approved and ordered paid a claim for $118.22 of the Sill Properties covering alterations made in office occupied by Bakersfield Tire Bakersfield, California, April 13, 1942 (Cont'd.) Rationing Board. It was also ordered that a warrant be issued for $10.00 each month beginni~ April l, 1942 for miscellaneous office expenses of the Bakersfield Tire Rationing Board. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Noes: None Absent: Marmaduke Adoption of Plumbing Regulation Ordinance No. 616 New Series. Upon a moti~n by Norris, seconded by Smith, Plumbing Regulation Ordinance No. 816 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vercammen Noes: Clements, Vanderlei Absent: Marmaduke Approval of additional budget for 1/4~ Gasoline Tax Expenses for btennium ending June 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, an additional budget expenditure of $11,450.00 out of the 1/4 Gasoline Tax Funds for the biennium ending June 30, 1943 was approved. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council adjourned. NAYOR ~ the City of Bakersfield,Calif. ATTEST: CITY C~/~/K a~nd Ex~lerkof the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. April 20, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13, 1942 were read and approved as read. Petition to abate alleged nuisance caused by oil refineries to the west and northwest of City filed. A petition signed by approximately 280 residents askiz~ that steps be taken to abate alleged nuisance said to be caused by oil refineries to the west and northwest of the City was filed, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the City Attorney was instructed to confer with Kern County Counsel and ascertain what can be done to remedy the matter. Adoption of Eesolution approving second Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Taxes on State Highways for biennt~nn ending June 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, a Eesolution approving the second Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with State Departmeut of Public Works covering proposed expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Taxes on State Highways during the biennlum ending June 30, 1943 was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,I~armaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercan~en Noes: None Absent: None Reception of report from City Attorney re alleged violation of Zoning Ordinance by manufacturing concern at 61§-33rd Street. A report submitted by Assistant City Attorney Burum ad¥ising that in his opinion the provisions of Zoning Ordinance No. S01 New Series have not been violated by the operation of the Ba~ rsfield Potato Chip Com~ny at 618-33rd Street as alleged in a protest filed by Mrs. T. Hickman, was read. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the report of the City Attorney was accepted and ordex.ed placed on file. Bakersfield, California, April 20, 1942 (Cont'd.) Committee appointed to draft revised Traffic Regulation Ordinance. A communication from the City ~anager pertaining to a proposed revision of the Traffic Regulation Ordinance was read, and in line with the City I~anager's suggestions, upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by l~armaduke, a committee consisting of two Councilmen, the City Clerk and the City Attorney was appointed to draft a revised ordinance and present same to the Council for its consideration. The Mayor appointed Councilman Smith, the City Clerk, the City Attorney and himself to act on this committee. George H. Hobson, C.P.A. appointed to make audits of City books and accounts for fiscal year ending June 30, 1942. Upon a motion by }~armaduke, seconded by Smith, George H. Hobson, C.P.A. was appointed to make two semi-annual audits of the books and accounts of the City of Bakersfield for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1942 for a fee of $450.00 for the two audits, with the provision that a report of each audit is to be submitted to the Council within ninety days of the expiration of each six month's period. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by l~rmaduke, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Com~littee were allowed and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Reappointment of William C. Willis as member of Civil Service Commission for Fire Department. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, William C. Willis was reappointed a member of the Civil Service Commission for the Fire Department for a six year term expiring December 31, 1947. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, adjourned. ATTEST: seconded by Norris, the Council CITY CLERK and Ex-Offibio Clerk of the ~ouncil of the City of Bakersfield, California CaLl fo-~-- Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1942 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. April 27, 1942. Present:Clements,~rmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smlth,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of tiesolution of Intention No. 639 to close "~" Street from 30th to 31st Streets. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, Resolution of Intention No. 659 to close "M" Street from 30th to 31st Streets was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlet,Verca~nen Noes: None Absent: None Transfer of $2500.00 ordered from Park to Major Disaster ~Emergency Fund. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, the Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer the sum of $2500.00 from the Park to the Major Disaster ~ergency Fund. City Clerk to ask for bids to furnish approximately 500 feet of 42" reinforced concrete pipe for Truxtun Avenue Storm Drain. City Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Norris, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish approxinmtely 800 feet of 42" reinforced concrete pipe for the Truxtun Avenue Drain. City Attorney to prepare amendment to Ordinance No. 20 New Series to provide that barbed wire may be used in the City provided it is six feet above the ground. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 20 New Series to provide that barbed wire may be used in the City providing it is not less than six feet above the ground. Bakersfield, California, April 27, 1942 Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by l~rmaduke, Council adjourned. (Cont'd.) t kersfield, Calif. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and F~ .Officio Clerk of the -~ounc~ of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, Nay 4, 1942 Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Counc. il Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.~. Nay 4, 1942. Present: Clements,Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Verca~mnen Absent: ~4armaduke Minutes of the Regular l~eeting of April 2V, 1942 were read and approved as read. City ~nager authorized to purchase not exceeding 500 feet of 42" Concrete Pipe for Truxtun Avenue Storm Drain. ~lis being the time set to open bids to furnish approximately 500 feet of 42" reinforced concrete pipe for the Truxtun Avenue Storm Drain and no bids having been received, upon a motion by Vanderlet, seconded by Smith, the City Nanager was authorized to purchase not to exceed 500 feet of 42" concrete pipe for this work. City }~nager and Building Inspector to survey old Anglo National Bank Building for possible quarters for Bakersfield Rationing Board. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercanunen, the City ~anager and Building Inspector were instructed to make a survey of the old Anglo National Bank Building on the northeas~ corner of 18~h Street and Chester Avenue, and submit a report of the approximate cost necessary to put the building in suitable used for quarters for the Bakersfield Rationing condition to be Board. Refund granted Raymond Tatsuno for unexpired portion of business license. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $11.25 to Raymond Tatsuno covering refund of unexpired portion of a business license, due to holder being a Japanese e vacuee. 34 Bakersfield, California, I~y 4, 1942 (Cont'd.) Action on petition to waive judgment due the City in Parking Neter case deferred for one week. A petition submitted by Harry E. Hake and Lee D. Shamblin asking that the Council waive a judgment awarded the City in the amount of $166.O0 for costs in the parking meter case was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, the ~tter was laid over for one week for consideration. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. City Clerk instructed to sell excess sludge Treatment Plant. to advertise from Sewage Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise to sell the excess sl~dge at the Sewage Treatment Plant. City Attorney to prepare ordinance to provide for property officer to handle equipment to be furnished by Federal Government in Civil Defense work. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to prov~ e for a property officer to have charge of handling of equipment to be furnished by for Civil Defense purposes. the disposition and the Federal Government Heception of regulations from Federal Office of Price Administration re stablization of house rentals in Defense renta~ areas. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, a copy of the regulations issued by the Federal Office of Price Administration pertaining to the stablization of rentals for Defense area housing accommodations was received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, May 4, 1942 (Cont'd.) Chief of Police authorized to attend meeting of California Safety Council at San Francisco. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, Chief of Police Powers was authorized and instructed to attend a meeting of the California Safety Council at San Francisco on May 12, 1942 to receive awards made to the City of Bakersfield for traffic fatality reduction during 1941. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council adjourned. ~DtYOR ~ the City of Bakersfield,Calif. ATTEST: ITY ~ and Ex~lerk C ~ of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, Nay 11, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. May ll, 1942. Present: Clements, ~rmaduke, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlel, Vercammen Absent: Norris Minutes of the Regular Meeting of ~y 4, 194~ were read and approved as read. Old Angelo National Bank Building ordered leased and placed in condition for occupancy by Bakersfield Rationing Board. A report submitted by the City ~nager giving approximate cost of work necessary on old Anglo California National Bank B~ilding to provide quarters for the Bakersfield Rationing Board was read, an~ ~pon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the report was accepted, and the City ~J~nager instructed to make the necessary repairs and alterations, and to provide for a lease of the building by the City. The Council also confirmed and approved the appointment by the Bakersfield Defense Council of members of the Bakersfield Rationing Board, headed by William H. Tupman. City Clerk instructed to thank Hugh Sill for use of quarters in the Sill Building for Bakersfield Rationing Board. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Vercammen, the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter of thanks on behalf of the Council to Mr. Hugh Sill thanking him for the free use of quarters in the Sill Building occupied by the Bakersfield Rationing Board. Time and place fixed for hearing on proposed change of zoning districts along Truxtun Avenue from "K" to "S" Streets. A Certificate of Findings of Fact of the City Planning Commission recommending that classification of zoning districts along Truxtun Avenue from "K" to "S" Streets be changed was read, and upon a motion by S~ith, seconded by Vercaz~men, eight o'clock P.M. Monday, May 25, 1942 was fixed as the time of hearing on this matter before the City Council. Bakersfield, California, ~y 11, 1942 (Cont'd.) Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for April, 1942 Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of April, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Reception of C.P.Ao report of audit for six month's period ending December, 31, 1941. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Narmaduke, an audit report submitted by George H. Hobson, C.P.A., for the six month's period ending December 31, 1941 was received and referred to the Finance Committee for investigation. City i~nager to investigate alleged overcharging by taxicab drivers. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the City I~anager was instructed to investigate charges of alleged overchargin~ by taxicab drivers , and also to see that all other provisions of the taxicab regulation ordinance are enforced. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Verc~mmen, the Council adjourned. if~YOR o the C~sfleld,Calif ATTEST: CI~CLF~K and Ex-Officio Clerk of t-~e Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, ~y 18, 1942 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.~. Nay 18, 1942. Present: Clements,~rmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May ll, 1942 were read and approved as read. City Attorney to draft ordinance allowing extra compensation ~or employees entering military service. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Vercammen, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance granting extra compensation to City employees entering military service. Refund granted the Caminol Company, Ltd. due to erroneous assessment of 1942-43 unsecured personal property. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Auditor was aothorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $5.99 to the Caminol Company, Ltd. as a refund for overpayment of 1942-43 unsecm-ed personal property taxes. Allowance of olaims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Committee appointed to interview officials of Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company re needed bus service in north section of City. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by ~armaduke, the Mayor was requested to appoint a co~J.~fttee of three to 5. nterview Mr. Mickleberry of the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company and attempt to secure bus service to run east and west in the north part of the City. The Nayor appointed Councilmen Clements, ~orris, and Vercanzmen on the Committee. Bakersfield, California, Nay 18, 1942 Deed ordered executed conveying East Bakersfield Library Building and site to County of Kern. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the Mayo:? and City Clerk were authorized to execute a deed conveyinn the East Bakersfield Library Building and site to the County of Kern, with pro- vision that property will continue in use perpetually as a public Library. Approval of projects to be constructed out of 1/4~ Gas Tax funds for Streets of Major Importance d~ing fiscal year ending ~ne 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, eight projeots consisting of the construction of curbs and gutters on Streets of Major Importance to cost approximately $21,500.00, out of the 1/4~ Gas Taxes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943 were approved, and the City Engineer was instructed to include the items in a budget to be submitted to the State Division of Highways for approval. City Engineer authorized to construct gutters on Parkway from Oleander Avenue to Oak Street. Upon a motion by Mannaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Engineer was authorized to construct gutters on Parkway from Oleander Avenue to Oak Street out of funds in the Street ImProvement Fund, providing the necessary labor can be secured. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smi~, seconded by Clements, the Council adjourned. 5{A¥(~H ~f the City of Bakersfield,Calif.-- ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-Offi fc.o C~.'rk of t~e Council of the City of Bakersfield, Californi~ 4O Bakersfield, California, May 25, 1942 Minutes of the Hegular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Charther of the City ~all at eight o'clock P.M. ~y 25, 1942. Present: Clements, Siemon, Smith, VanSerlel, Vercammen Absent: Marmaduke, Norris Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1942 were read and approved as amended. Approval of Zoning District changes initiated by City Planning Commission along Tr~xtun Avenue from "K" to "S" Streets. This being the time set for hearing in the matter of proposed changes of classification of zonin~ of property along Tr~zxtun Avenue between "K" an~ "S" Streets and no objections or protests having been received, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, all changes as recommended by the City Planning Commission as set forth in its Findings of Fact were approved and confirmed, and the Zoning District Map was ordered corrected to conform. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 617 N.S. providing extra compensation to employees entering military service of the United States Government. U~on a motion by Verca~:~en, seconded by Smith, Emergency Ordinance No. 617 New Series providing extra compensation to officers and employees entering the armed forces of the Army and Navy of the United States Government, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Siemon, Smith, Noes: None Absent: Marmaduke, Norris Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Vanderlel, Vercammen seconded by Clements, the ~,~YOR of~ Bakersfield, CYTY CLERK and Ex-OffTcio Clerk of the CouHc{1 of the City of Bakersfield, California Calif. Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1942 41 l~fnutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Califo?nia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June l, 1942. Pre sent: Clement s, Narmaduke, Norrl s, Siemon, Smi th,Vanderlei ,Verca~nen Absent: None Ninutes of the Regular Meeting of ~Iay 25, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution providing for the appointment of a Local Property Officer. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, secon~ed by Smith, a Resolution providing for the appointment of'a Local Property Officer pursuant to regulations No. i of the Office of Civilian Defense was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clement s, ~armaduke, Norri s, Sicmort, Sml th,Vand erle i ,Ver.~ammen Noes: None Absent: None City Auditor authorized to cancel all penalties and costs of delinquent Public Improvement Assessments against eight pieces of property owned by the County of Kern. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the Auditor was authorize~ and instructed to cancel all reUemptiom oenalttes and costs appearing on the ~elinq~ent rolls against eight pieces of property owned by the Co,~nty of Kern for public improvement assessments levied for the improvement of a portion of ~4th Street known as Public Improvement District Re ~03, providing that the County of Kern pays the full amount of the assessments and interest. show~ under the foil. owing Public 1379 1381 1380 7246 The properties involved are Improvement Assessment m~bers: 1 7 7-187 8 13 17 Allowance of Claims. City Upon a motion by I~rmaduke, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants ou the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Bakers~e!d, Cal~fornia, June 1, 1942 (Cont'd.) Appointment of Members of ~oard of Plumber Examiners. ]~oon a mot~n by Clememts, seconded by Verca~en, t[~e api~¢intment by the Mayor of the following men to serve as Members of the Board of Plumber Fxaminers was approved: Walter t". Bray Joseph C Burke Anthony Dressier Adjournment. Upon a motion by Cte~aents, seconded by ~,Iar~duke, the Council adjourned. }~A¥OR ~f the City of Bakersfield, Calif. ATTEST: CITY CLk~qK and Ex-~f-fic[o Clerk of the of the City of Bakersfield, California Council Bakersfield, Califo~nia, June 8, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 8, 194~. Present: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei Vercammen Absent: Narmaduke ' Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June l, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bids on excess sludge at Sewage Treatment Plant. This being the time set to open bids offering to buy the excess sludge at the Sewage Treatment Plant and also to present proposals to grind the sludge to be retained by the City, upon a motion by Smith,,seconded by Clements, the two bids presented were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract awarded Robinson Fertilizer Company to buy and grind sludge at Sewage Treatment Plant. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, proposal submitted by the Robinson Fertilizer Company offering $4.80 per ton for excess Sewage Treatment Plant sludge and offering to grind the sludge to be retained by the City at actual cost, but not exceeding $4.80 per ton, was accepted, and proposal submitted by Hoffmann Cotton Company was rejected. City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to publish official advertising for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to publish the official advertising of the City during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. Adoption of Resolution ordering the closing of a portion of "M" Street under Resolution of Intention No, 639. No protests or objections having been received, upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, a Resolution ordering the closing of "M" Street between 30th and 31st S~reets, under Resolution of Intention No. Ayes: Clements, Noes: None 639, was adopted as read by the following vote: Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Absent: Narmaduke Bakersfield, California, June 8, 1942 (Cont'd.) Appointment of Planning Comm/ssioners. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Vercammen, the appointment by the Mayor of the following gentlemen to serve as members of the City Planning Commission was approved: F. Kenneth Hamlin for a term to expire April 17, 1946. Robert E.McCarthy for a term to expire April l?, 1946. Co~mcilman Harry G. Smith for an indefinite teEa. Appointment of Plumbers Board of Appeal. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, the following gentlemen were appointed as members of the Board of Appeal under provisions of Plumbing Regulation Ordinance No. 616 New Series. John L. Bergman Stanton Willard William Eissler R. Ernest White Councilman E.G. Norris Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of May, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of May, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. City Auditor authorized and instructed to make transfer funds. of Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, the Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer the sum of $19,731.78 to the General Fund from the following funds: Alcoholic Beverage Control Fund W.P.A. Cooperative Improvement Fund 1915 Special School Fund City 18,864.06 788.99 78.73 Chairman of Transportation Conservation Committee appointed by the ~yor. The Mayor informed the Council of the appointment of 'Lawrence Lake as Chairman of the Transportation Conservation Committee. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Clements, Council adjourned. seconded by Vercammen, the MAYO of t~akersf~ eld,.Caiif ATTEST :/~/-~ /~ CITY CLERK and Ex- i~2t0 cio Clerk of the' Council of the City of Bakersfield, California B~kersfield, California, June 15, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 15, 1942. Present: Clements,Nar~duke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Verca~en Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 8, 1942 were read and approved as read. Acceptance of resignation of Stanton Willard and appointment of Charles Biggar as member of Plumbing Board of Appeal. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the resignation of Mr. Stanton Willard as a member of the Plumbing Board of Appeal was accepted, and ~r. Charles Biggat was appointed as a member of the Board. Pe~r~it granted Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce to install small soldier shelter at intersection of Highway 99 and "H" Street. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce was granted permission to install a small soldier shelter in Highway 99 right-of-way area near the intersection of "H" Street under certain conditions, the shelter to be later removed to the north side of Highway 99 near the intersection of Eye Street. Elimination of need of City Attorney to furnish surety bond. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Clements, the Council went on record as determining that a surety bond need no longer be furnished by the City Attorney to the City of Bakersfield. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by ~rmaduke, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. AdJournment. Upon a motion by Narmaduke, seconded by Smith, the Council ad J ourned. N~YORAof the City of Bakersfield,Calif. ATTEST: ~ ~ CITY J~~ ' the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California !I ~'~lll' Illi~l II FETI~----~-- Bakersfield, California, June 22, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 22, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Absent: Narmaduke, Siemon Due to the absence of Mayor Siemon, Councilman E.G. Norris acted as presiding officer. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bids to publish official advertising during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. T~s being the time fixed to open bids to publish all official advertising of the City during the fiscal year ending June 39, 1943, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, proposal submitted by the Bakersfield Californian was publicly opened, examined and declared, this being the only bid received. Acceptance of proposal of the Bakersfield Californian offering to publish official advertising for fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, proposal submitted by the Bakersfield Californian offering to publish all official advertising of the City during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943 at 10~ per line for the first insertion and 6~ per line for each subsequent insertion after the first of the same matter, was approved. Adoption of Eesolution approving budget and Memorandum of Agreement re expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Taxes on Major Streets for fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, a Resolution approving budget and Memorandum of Agreement covering proposed expenditure of 1/4~ Gasoline Taxes on Major Streets during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Smith, Vanderlel, Verc~mmen Noes: None Absent: Narmaduke, Siemon. Bakersfield, California, June 22, 1942 (Cont'd.) Reception of invitation to attend opening of Adelante Vista Federal Housing Project. Upon a motion by Smith, Seconded by Clements, an invitation. extended. by Director Stanley Abel of the Housing Authority of the County of Kern inviting the Council to attend the opening of the Adelante Vista Houseing Project on East California Avenue at eight o'clock P.M. Saturday, June 27, 1942, was received and ordered placed on file. Permission granted City Manager Claude Peavy to begin his annual vacation effective July 3, 1942. Upon a motlob by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, City Manager Claude Peavy was granted permission to begin his annual vacation on July 3, 1942. Acceptance of resignation of City Attorney Walter Osborn. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the resignation of City Attorney Walter Osborn to become effective ~t midnight June 30, 1942, was accepted. Civil Service Board of Miscellaneous Departments authorized and requested to conduct promotional examinations for position of City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the Civil Service Commission for Miscellaneous Departments was authorized and requested to provide for a promotional examination to be taken by R. Y. Burum for the position of City Attorney and John Shortridge for the position of Assistant City Attorney, both examinations to be conducted on or before June 30, 1942. Assistant City Attorney R. Y. Burum instructed to prepare a Resolution expressing appreciation of City Council to retiring City Attorney Walter Osborn. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, AssistaK~t City Attorney R. Y. Burtun was instructed to prepare a suitable Resolution expressing the thanks of the City Council for the faithful and efficient service of retiring City Attorney Walter Osborn during his term of office. Bakersfield, California, June 22, 1942 (Cont'd.) Mrs. Dorothy Abbott re-appointed as a member of the Recreation Commission. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, ~rs. Dorothy Abbott was re-appointed a a member of the Recreation Commission. City Clerk instructed to send telegram to Congressman Alfred J. Elliott re operation of local Rationing Board. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to send a telegram to Congressman Alfred J. Elliott asking his assistance in having undesirable conditions experienced by Bakersfield Rationing Board remedied. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the Council adjourned. N~ ~ ~"/¢'~'!~ / Baker sfield, Cali~ o2the City of ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-~ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, June 29, 1942 Minutes of the l~egular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, C aliformia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 29, 1942. Present: Clements,Ma~maduke,Norris,Siemon,Smtth,Vanderlei,Vercsrmnen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 22, 1942 were read and approved as read. One week vacation granted R. Y. Burum, Assistant City Attorney. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, Assistant City Attorney R. Y. Burtun was granted one week of his annual vacation effective July 4, 1942. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, 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. Adoption of License Regulation Ordinance No. 618 New Series. Upon a motion by Narmaduke, seconded by Norris, Emergency Grdinance No. 618 New Series regulating and imposlng~ Business Licenses was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Marmaduke,Norrts,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Noes: None Absent: None Upon a motion by Smith, adjourned. Adjournment. seconded by Norris, the Council ATTEST: CITY CLERE and Ex-Offi~o Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, July 1, 1942 Minutes of aSpecial Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at seven o'clock P.M. Wednesday, July l, 1942. Present: Clements,Norris,Siemon,gmith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: Marmaduke A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was regularly called to meet at seven o'clock P.M. Wednesday, July l, 1942 for the purpose of taking whatever steps that may be deemed necessary to urge citizens of the City of Bakersfield to use their utmost efforts in the collection of scrap rubber. Adoption of Resolution designating Scrap Rubber Week and requesting citizens to devote their time and resources to the collection of scrap rubber in this community. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, a Resolution designating the period of time from Monday, July 6, to Friday July lO, 1942 as Scrap Rubber Week in the City of Bakersfield, and urging all citizens to devote their time, energy and efforts to the collection of scrap rubber in this coLmmunity was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Stemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Noes: None Absent: Narmaduke City Manager instructed to direct Fire, Police and Street Departments and their auxiliaries to aid in the collection of scrap rubber. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the City Manager was instructed to direct the Fire, Police and Street Departments and their auxiliaries, to use all available facilities to aid in the collection of all non-essential scrap rubber between July i and July lO, 1942. A letter from Councilman Marmaduke stating his inability to be present and expressing his full co-operation and support of Adjournment. /the drive for scrap rubber was read. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council adjourned. MAYO~~he City of Bakersfield,,Ja'lifj- ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-Off~cio Clerk of the of the City of Bakersfield, California Council Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1942 51 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. July 6, 1942. Present: Clements,Narmaduke,Norris,Slemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of June 29, 1942 were read and approved as read. Ninutes of the Special l~eting of July l, 1942 were read and approved as amended. Permission given Defense Salvage Conmuittee to collect and receive proceeds of sale of tin cans. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlel, it was resolved that permission be given to the Defense Salvage Com~lttee to take tin cans from the City dump and to collect cans withLn the City and receive the proceeds thereof, and that the Council urges all householders to save and segregate all tin cans from other rubbish. The Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,~armaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Verca~nmen Noes: None Absent: None Vote of thanks extended Congressman Alfred J. Elliott for his help in straightening out Rationing Board difficulties. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, ~ vote of thanks was extended to Congressman Alfred J. Elliott for his great help in straightening out Bakersfield Rationing Board difficulties, and the City Clerk was instructed to inform Nr. Elliott of such action. Adoption of Resolution expressing ttmnks of the Council to former 'City Attorney Walter Osborn. Upon a motion by ~armaduke, seconded by Clements, ~ Resolution extending to former City Attorney Walter Osborn the thanks and appreciation of the Council for his loyal and effective work on behalf of the City during his term of office, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Narmaduke,Norris,$iemon,Smith,Vander~ei,Verca~nnen Noes: None Absent: None Bakersfield,California, July 6, 1942 (Cont'd.) City Clerk instructed to advertise for Road Oil to be used during fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish the necessary quanti~y of Road 0il to be used by the City during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by ~armaduke, the Council adjourned. MAY0~~'~ ~ y of Bakersfind, Calif.'" ATTEST: CITY CLEEE and ~xZ0fficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, ~ly 13, 1942. Minutes of the Regulsr Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council ChaMber of the ~Ity Hall at eight o'clock P.M. July 13, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlel, Verca~nen Absent: Marmaduke Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1942 were read and approved as read. Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Heport for June, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, the City Treasurer's Financial Heport for the month of June, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Communication from Chief of Police and City Attorney re Taxi Cab regulation received. Communications from the Chief of Police and the City Attorney pertaining to Taxi Cab regulation were read, and upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, both letters were received and ordered placed ou file. Reception of Petition from officers and members of Fire Department asking for increase in wage rate. A petition signed by 58 officers and members of the Bakersfield Fire Department requesting that their wage rate be increased was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the petition was received and ordered placed on file for future reference. Letter from City Attorney re proper procedure in repairing sidewalks received. A cormuunication from the City Attorney stating that Se¢~tione 5800 to 5829 of the Streets and Highways Code is the procedure to be used when seeking to repair sidewalks at the expense of the property owner was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, the Communication was received and ordered placed on file. BakersfielS, California, July 13, 1942 (Cont'd.) City Engineer to make report on work needed at 21st and N Streets due to excavating property. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the City Engineer was instructed to submit a report of recommendations the Council pertaining to work necessary to place sidewalks in safe condition at ~lst and N Streets. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, an~ the City Auditor was authorized and instructe8 to issue warrants on the ~ity Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, s econde~ by Norris, adjourned. to the Council ATTEST: CITY CLFZK and ~--Offlcio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,California Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1942 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 20, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smlth,Vanderlei,Vercs~mmen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 13, 194~ were read and approved as read. City Engineer instructed to prepare plans and specifications for improvement of 24th Street from Chester Avenue to "M" Street. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of 24th Street between Chester Avenue and ~i Street, on its present alignment. Ten days extension of time granted Geo. Von KlelnSmid to complete improvement of Garces Circle. Upon a motion by Mammaduke, seconded by Vercammen, a ten days extension of time from July 25, 1942 was granted to contractor Geo. Von KleinSmid to complete the improvement of Garces Circle subject to the approval of the bonding company. Protest on amount of license for title searching institutions referred to License Committee. Upon a motion by }~rmaduke, seconded by Clements, a protest. Kern Fidelity Title Company pertaining to license fees for from the title searching in new ordinsnce was referred to the License Co]~nittee for consideration and recommendation. The matter of license fe.~s for Junk dealers was also referred to the License Committee for recommendation. City Council consents to sale by County Tax Collector of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 308. Bakersfield, for not less than $750.00. It was moved by Marmaduke, seconded by 'Vercammen, that it is the will of the Council that no objection be made to the sals by Kern County Tax Collector of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 308, BakerslY[eld, for an amount not less than $750.00, this property being deeded to both the State and the City of Bakersfield for delinquent taxes and assessments. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mammaduke, Siemon, Smith, Vercanmen Noes: Clements, Norris, Vanderlei Absent: None Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1942 (Cont'd.) adjourned. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council NAY~R f the~er sfie ld, Ca li f. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-O~ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, July 27, 1942 Minutes of of Bakersfield, California, Hall at eight o'clock P.M. Present: Absent: the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City held in the Council Chamber of the City July 27, Clements, Norris, Siemon, Marmaduke Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 1942 were read 1942. Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen and approved as read. Opening bids to furnish Road Oil for f~scal year ending June 30, 1943. This being the time set to open bids proposing to furnish Road Oil to be used by the City during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Bids on Road Oil referred to ~nager and Engineer for recommendation. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, action on bids to furnish Road Oil was deferred until eight o'clock P.M. August 3, 1942, and referred to the City ~anager and City Engineer for recommen- dation. City Treasurer authorized to make refund to George Hay Corporation, Ltd., due to erroneous payment of Public Improvement Assessment installments. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the City Treasurer was authorized and instructed to refund to George Hay Corporation, Ltd. $23.61 from the 1918 Act Redemption Fund due to erroneous payment of annual installments of Assessment No. 97~ of Public Improvement District No. 503 in the years 1937, 1940 and 1941, this assessment being due on property claimed to be within the Southern Pacific Railway right-of-way and owned by that company. City Attorney to prepare amendment to License Regulation Ordinance No. 618 New Series. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to License Reg~:la'~ion Ordinance No. 618 New Series covering a change of fee for title searching and contractors. 58 Bakersfield, California, July 27, 1942 (Cont'd.) City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to construct an 8" sewer line along 23rd Street from "0" to "S" Streets. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to construct an 8" concrete sewer llne along 23rd Street from "0" to "S" Streets. Approval of reco~nendation of City Engineer that the City assume responsibility for all sidewalk and curb repairs at no direct cost to the property owner. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, a recommendation submitted by the City Engineer t~mt the City of Bakersfield will hereafter assume responsibility for all sidewalk and curb repairs at no direct cost to the property owner was a[)proved. audited was suthorlzed and instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover the respective arounts. Adjournment. Upou a motion by Clements, Council adjourned. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, claims as by the Finance Cormmlttee were allowed, and the City Auditor City seconded by Smith, the NAYO~e C i~~ker s fie Id ,Calif ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex~O~?ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, August 3, 1942 59 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the CO~lncil of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the Cindy Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 3, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercam~en Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2V, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bid of Stroud-Seabrook to construct an 8" concrete sewer llne along ~3rd Street from "0" to "S" Streets. This being the time set to open bids to cover the construction of an 8" concrete sewer line along 23rd Street from "0" to "S" Streets, opon a motion by Vanderl~, seconded by Smith, bid presented by Stroud-Seabrook was pub]Ic!y opened, examined and dealared, this being the only proposal received. Acceptance of proposal of Stroud-Seabrook to construct sewer line along 23rd Street. Upon a motion by ~,~rmaduke, seconded by Clements, bid presented by Stroud-Seabrook offering to construct a sewer line along 23rd Street for the stum of ~3226.50 was accepted. Acceptance of proposal of Golden Bear Oil Company to f~nish Road Oil required durin~ the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. This being the time set to further consider proposals received to furnish the required amount of Road Oil to be used by the City during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by ~armaduke, the proposal submitted by the Golden Bear Oil Company was accepted and the City Manager was authorized to execote a contract to cover. Reception of cormuunication from F. W. Dickey, vice-chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers re employment for City Employees desiring to go to San Francisco. A communication from Mr. F. W. Dickey, vice-chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Legislative Body, advising that any City employees desiring to be employed at San Francisco at a minimum rate of ~9.65 per day might secure such employment by Bakersfield, California, August S, 1942 (Cont'd.) contacting him was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the communication was received and ordered filed, and the City Clerk was imstructed to acknowledge receipt of the communication.. Reception of C.P.A. audit report for six months period ending June 30, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, audit report submitted by Geo. H. Hobson, C.P.A, covering an audit of the books and accounts of the City for the six months period ending June 30, 1942 was received and ordered referred to the standing Finance Committee for investigation. Adoption of Ordinance No. 619 New Series amen~ing Lice~se Regulation Ordinance No. 618 Ordinance New Series. Upon a motion by Vercammen, ~:o. f~19 New Ser~es amending seconded by Smith, Emergency License Regulation f3rdlnanee No. 618 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,l~armaduke,Norr! ,Siemon,Smlth,Vanderlei,Vercarmmen Noes: None Absent: None Adoption of Ordinance No. 620 New Series amending Taxation Reg~,lation Ordinance No. 514 New Series. Upon a motion by I,iarmaduke, seconded by Clements, Emergency Ordinance No. 620 New Series amendin£ Taxation Regulation Ordinance No. 514 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: N~es: Absent: Council adjourned. ATTEST: C 1 emen t s, ~a rma duke, Norr i s, Si emon, Smi th, Van der le i, Ve rc artmen None None AdJournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, the ~,LAYOR g THE CiTY OF BA]'~',RSFIELD,CALI?ORNIA CITY CLERK and Ex-Off~f%~io Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,California Bakersfield, California, August 10, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 10, 1942. Present: Clements,I~rmaduke,Norrls,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercar~men Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1942 were read and approved as read. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Marmaduke, 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. Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for July, 1942. Upon a motion by ~armaduke, seconded by Clements, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of July, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Permission given Walter W. Smith, City Treasurer, to take annual vacation beginning August 15, 1942. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercan~en, Walter W. Smith, City Treasurer, was granted permission to take his annual vacation beginning August 15, 1942. Approval of budget of estimated expenditures for fiscal year ending June 30, 1943. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, estimated budget of expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943, amounting to $763,864.54, was approved. Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. 621 New Series. Upon a motion by ~rmaduke, secoDded by Smith, Salary Ordinance No. 621 New Series was adoptedas read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercan~uen Noes: None Absent: None Bakersfield,'California, August lO, 1942 (Cont'd.) Adoption of Taxation Levy Ordinance No. 622 New Series. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, Taxation Levy Ordinance No. for the fiscal year ending the following vote: 622 New Series fixing rates of taxation June ZO, 1943 was adopted as read by Ayes: Noes: None Absent: None Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlet,Vercammen Assistant City Attorney Ray Y. Burum given permission to take remaining week of his annual vacation. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, Assistant City Attorney Ray Y. Burum was granted permission to take the remaining week of his annual Vacation beginning August 17, 1942. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, the Council adjourned. of the City of Bakersfield, C al£f. ATTEST: CITY CI~RK and E~L0fficio Clerk of the of the City of Bakersfield, California Council Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1942 of the Council of the Chamber of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August l?, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Verca~2aen Absent: Marmaduke Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 1942 were read and approved as read. Petition of Kern County Land Company to close 1Vth Street from "A" to Cedar Street referred to Planning Commission. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, a petition submitted by the Kern County Land Company asking that steps be taken to close 17th Street from "A" to Cedar Street was referred to the City Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation. Approval of agreement with State Personnel Board re job survey and handling of future civil Service examinations. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, an agreement with the State Personnel Board covering a job classification and the preparation and grading of examination papers used in future civil service examinations was approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract. Permission given Earl J. Miner, City Assessor to take annual vacation beginning August 24, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, City Assessor Earl J. Miner was granted permission to take his annual vacation beginning August 24, 1942. City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to furnish general comprehenvise P. L. and P. D. insurance for year ending September 14, 1943. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish gener~l comprehensive Public Liability and Property Damage insurance for the year ending September 14, i 943. Bakersfield, California, August 17, 1942 (Cont'd.) City Engineer and City Attorney instructed to arrange to collect delinquent suburban sewer privilege fees and to disconnect connections on refusal to pay fees. A report submitted by City Engineer Holfelder pertaining to the present status of suburban sewer connection privileges was submitted together with opinion from Assistant City Attorney Burunl pertaining to proper procedure to be taken to collect delinquent fees and to disconnect the services on refusal to pay the fees. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney and City Engineer were instructed to carry out the recommendations submitted in the City Engineer's report and in the City Attorney's communication pertaining thereto. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the Council adjourned. NAYOR o t~sfield,Calif. ATTEST: CITY Clerk and Ex-O~icio Clerk of the of the City of Bakersfield, California Council Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1942 Minutes of the I{egular 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. August 24, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vercammen Absent: Vanderlei Minutes of the Hegular l~eeting of August 1V, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 623 New Series extending time limit for removal of street car rails. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by ~,~rmaduke, Fmlergency Ordinance No. 623 New Series extending time limit to November ~i0,194:2 for the removal of street car rails on portions of "F", 19th, s~nd Baker Streets was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, ~armaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vercammen Noes: None Absent: Vanderlei Request for refund of portion of license fee for Allen's Sport Shop denied. Upon a motion by l~rmaduke, seconded by Smith, a petition presented by Allen's Sport Shop asking for a refund of a portion of the quarterly license paid to conduct sporting events at Olympic Field was denied, and the City Clerk was instructed to so inform the Allen's Sport Shop. Proposed agreement with Southern Pacific ~ailway Company re construction of 8" sewer line in 23rd Street referred to City Attorney. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, a proposed agreement submitted by the Southern Pacific Company covering essement for the construction of an 8" sewer line in 23rd Street within the Southern Pacific reservation was referred to the City Attorney for legal opinion. Audit proposal of Charles R. Petersen and Company for period ending June 30, 1943 accepted. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, audit proposal submitted by Charles H. Petersen and Company C.P.A., offering to make two six months audits of the books and accounts of the City of Bakersfield during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943 for the total sum of ~595.O0, was accepted. Bakersfield, California, August 24, 1942 (Cont'd.) City Clerk instructed to advertise for centrifugal fire pump for American La France Engine No. 34. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish one 750 G.P.M. centrifugal fire pump for use in American La France Eagine No. 34. City Manager authorized to make agreement with Kern County Union High School for use of Beale and Jefferson swizmming pools. Upon a motion by Verca~aen, seconded by i~armaduke, the City Manager was authorized to make an agreement with the Kern County Union High School covering the use of Beale and Jefferson Park swimming pools during the 1942-1943 school year. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for construction of 6" sewer line along portions of "S" and 24th Streets. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by ~armaduke, the' City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications to cover the construction of a 6" sewer line along portions of "S" and 24th Streets. Councilman Vanderlei appeared at this time. Adjournment, Upon a motion by ~[armaduke, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. ~Y~~ C~t~~ersfield,Calif. ATTEST: CI~K~and Ex-~erk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1942 6¸7 Minutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the CitN' of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 31, 1942. Present: Clements,~armaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Meeting of August 24, 1942 were Minutes of the Regular read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution providing for appointment of a committee to review and authorize fund raising campaigns. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, a Resolution authorizing and instructing the Mayor to appoint a committee of thirteen members to be known as the Committee Reviewing and Authorizing Fund Raising Campaigns in which general public appeal is to be made and providing t~mt no general public appeal to raise funds shall be made within the City of Bakersfield unless said committee has approved same, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,~rmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Verca~nen Noes: None Absent: None Acceptance of ambulance from Hopson Mortuary. Mr. C. P. IIopson of the Hopson Mortuary appeared before the Council and graciously tendered an ambulance to be hereafter operated for such purposes as may be designated by the proper City authorities, and upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, the ambulance was accepted and the State registration of ownership was delivered to the Council by Mr. Hopson. Vote of thanks extended to Mr. C. P. Hopson for gift of ambulance. Upon a motion by ~f~rmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, a vote of.thanks was extended to Mr. C. P. Hopson for his gift of an ambulance to the City. Bakersfield, California, August 31, 1942 (Cont'd.) Claim filed for alleged personal injuries to Von Loan Mills at Jefferson Park on or about June ?, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, a claim for ~500.00 for alleged personal injuries to Von Loan Mills at Jefferson Park on or about June 7, 1942 was received and referred to the City Attorney. Approval of agreement with County of Kern re sale by the City of Lots 7 and 8, Block 308, Bakersfield. Upon a motion by ~rmaduke, seconded by Clements, an agreement with the County of Kern providing for the sale by the City of Lots ? and 8, Block 308, Bakersfield, deeded to both the State and the City for delinquent taxes and Public Improvement assessments was approved, and the Nayor and City ~lerk were authorized to execute the agreement. Petition for use permit by California Water Service Company referred to Planning Commission. A petition presented by the California Water Service Company asking for a use permit to drill a well and install and operate a pumping plant and building on Lots 3 and 4 of Block 8, Alta Vista Tract was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the petition was referred to the Planning Cozmuission for reco~muendation. Nomination of Councilman Harry C. Clements for re-appointment as member of Kern County Defense Council. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, Councilman Harry C. Clements was nominated for re-appointment as a member of the Kern County Defense Council to represent the City and serve for a period of time expiring August, 1943. Time and place fixed for hearing on proposed revocation of permit and license held by Central Junk and Salvage Company. A communication from Chief of Police ~obert C. Knight recommending the revocation of permit and license held by the Central Junk and Salvage Company located at ll0-19th Street was read and upon a motion by ~rmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, a hearing on the matter was fixed for eight o'clock P.N. Tuesday, September 8, 19~ in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, and Bakersfield, California, August 31, 194~ (Cont'd/) the City Clerk was instructed to prepare and deliver a summons for the proprietor of Central Junk and Salvage Company to appear and show cause why permit and license should not be revoked. ~tter of projects to be constructed out of 1/4~ Gas Taxes for ~jor Streets deferred one week. A communication from the City Manager asking that the Council specify the particular projects to be constructed at this time out of the 1/4~ Gas Taxes for Streets of Major Importance, now available was read, and it was moved by ~rmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, that the City Manager be instructed to accomplish such projects as he might deem necessary at this time. It was then moved by Norris, seconded by Clements, that the matter be lald over for one week for consideration. was carried by the following vote: Clements, Marm~uke, Norris, Smith, Siemon, Vanderlei Ayes: Noes: Absent: None The motion to lay over Vercammen Petition for City to construct base for Colonel Baker statue denied. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Marmaduke, the Oouncil denied a petition for further City funds to construct a base for the Colonel Baker statue in the City Hall grounds. Acceptance of C.P.A. audit report for six months period ending June 30, 194~ Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, C.P.A. audit report submitted by George H. Hobson covering an audit of the books and accounts of the City of Bakersfield for the six months period ending June 30, 1942, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Designation of time for holding special election on proposed plan to acquire water facilities and operation of rubbish and garbage service by City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, it was ordered that a special election be held on November 3, 1942 in consolidation with the general election to be conducted by the County of Kern, at which time a plan to acquire the privately owned water facilities of the California Water Service Company Bakersfield, California, August ~1, 1942 (Cont'd.) and a plan for the operation by the City of the rubbish and garbage collection service after June, 1943 will be submitted to the electors of the Ayes: Noes: Absent: None adjourned. City. The motion was carried by the following vote: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Narmaduke Adjournment. Upon amotion by Smith, seconded by Narmaduke, the Council ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex~-~fficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the Hall at eight o'clock P.~. September 8, 1942. Present: Absent: and approved This being the Central Junk and City of Bakersfield, City City Clements, Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 31, 1942 were read. as read. !~evocation of permit and license to operate Central Junk and Salvage Company at 110-!9th Street. the time set for proprietors and/or operators of Salvage Company located at 110-19th Street, to appear and show cause why permit and license held to conduct business as the Central Junk and Salvage Company at 110-19th Street should not be revoked, the Mayor invited anyoho present representing the Central Junk and Salvage Company to be heard by the Council on the matter. No one was present representing the Central Junk and Salvage Company. The Council having duly considered all evidence in the case, upon a motion by ~,~armaduke, seconded by the permit and license were revoked with no dissentt~ Clements, votes; Opening bids to furnish General Public Liability and Property Daz~ge insurance for year ending September 1~, 19~. This being the time set to open bids to furnish General Comprehensive Public Liability and Property Insurance for the year ending September 14, 194~, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by all bids received were publicly opened, examined and Clements, declared. Proposals to furnish General Comprehensive P. L. and P. D. Insurance referred to City ~nager. Upon a motion by l~rmaduke, seconded by Clements, action on proposals to furnish General Comprehensive Public Liability and Property Damage insurance was deferred until eight o'clock P.M. September 14, 1942 and referred to the City Manager for recommendation. 72 Bakersfield, California, September 8, 1942 (Cont'd.) Opening bids to furnish one 750 G.P.M. Centrifugal Fire Pump for American La France Engine No. 34. This being the time set to open bids to furnish one V50 G.P.M. Centrifugal Fire Pump for use in American La France Engine No. 34, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, all bids received ~ere publicly opened, examined and declared. Acceptance of bid of J. J. Lawton to furnish Fire Plnnp. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, proposal of J. J. Lawton offering to furnish one Model Z Hale 750-1000 Gallon Per Minute Series-Parallel Centrifugal Fire Pump for the total sum of ~1802.50 was accepted, and all other bids were rejected. Adoption of l~esolution approving Third Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement re expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Taxes for State Highways for biennium ending June SO, 194~. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, a Resolution approving the third supplemental Memorandum of Agreement with State Department of Public Works covering the proposedexpenditure of 1/4~ Gas Taxes for State Highways for the biennium ending June SO, 1943, Ayes: Noes: was adopted as read by the following vote: Clements,i'~rmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen None Absent: None Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for August, 1942. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Vercarmuen, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for August, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Appointment of Ray Y. Burum as City Attorney. A certification submitted by the Civil Service Co~.~aission for Miscellaneous Departments certifying Ray Y. Bur~ as being eligible for appointment to the position of City Attorney made vacant by the resignation of Walter Osborn was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, Ray Y. Burum was appointed City Attorney. Bakersfield, California, $epter~ber 8, 1942 (Cont'd.) audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, was authorized and instructed to issue warrants to cover the respective amounts. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, claims as and the City Auditor on the City Treasurer [~ejection of claim for ~500.00 for alleged personal injuries to Von Loan Nills. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, claim filed by D. N. Mills on August ~9, 1942 for ~500.00 for alleged personal injuries said to have been sustained by Von Loan ~ills on or about June V, 194~ at Jefferson Park, was denied. City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to improve portions of Forrest and 18th Streets. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, t~e City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to improve Forrest Street from H Street to Oleander Avenue and 18th Street between F and Cedar Streets. AdJourrnnent. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. Baker $ fi eld ~. Call f. ATTEST: CITY CL~RK and Ex-0fft6~Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1942 Ninutes 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.~. September 14, 1942. Present: Clements,~,~armaduke,Norris,Siemon,Vanderlei,Verca~en Absent: Smith ~inutes of the Regular Neeting of September 8, 194~ were read and approved as read. Bid of ~oberts Insurance Agency to furnish General P. L. and P.D. insurance accepted. This being the time set to further consider proposals submitted to furnish General Comprehensive Public Liability and Property Damage insurance for the year ending September 14, 194Z, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, bid presented by Roberts Insurance Agency for insurance issued by the ~aryland Casualty Company for a net premium of ~,748.89 was accepted, and all other bids rejected. Approval of resolution of City of Los Angeles re proposed allocation to cities of portion of State sales tax. A resolution recently adopted by the Council of the City of Los Angeles advocating State legislation to provide for the allocation to cities of the State of an amount equal to 1/2g out of the 5~ State sales tax collected in cities was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Verca~aen, the plan proposed was approved and City of Bakersfield delegates attending the convention of California Cities to be held in Los Angeles during the week beginning September 21, 1942 were iDstructed to lend all force and effort to the idea. City ~Janager authorized and directed to permit use of City trucks September 26, 1942 in scrap metal drive. Upon a motion by L~rmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, the City ~anager was authorized and directed to permit the use of City trucks in the scrap metal drive to take place Saturday, September ~6, 1942. Bakersfield, California, September 14, 1942 (Cont'd.,) City Attorney instructed to revise Ordinance No. 491 New Series regulating permits to engage in business of automobile dealer. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Norris, the City Attorney was instructed to submit to the Council a revision of Ordinance No. 491 New Series, regulating permits to engage in the business of automobile dealer. City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to construct curbs and gutters on portions of East 21st and GOth Streets. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Clements, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to construct cement concrete curbs and gutters on East 21st Street from Baker Street to East Truxtun Avenue and on 30th Street from Jewett Avenue to "T" Street. Adjourrnnent. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the Council adjourned. MAYOR of e Cit~~l d,Calif. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-0TTicio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. September 28, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlet,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 14, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bids to improve portions of 18th And Forrest Streets. This being the time set to open bids covering the proposed improvement of 18th Street from "F" to Cedar Streets and Forrest Street from "H" to Oleander Avenue, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on bids to improve portions of 18th and Forrest Streets deferred for one week. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, action on bids to cover the improvement of portions of 18th and Forrest Streets was deferred until eight o'clock P.M. October S, 1942, and referred to the City Engineer for recommendation. Adoption of Resolution re removal of covered and uncovered street car rails. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Norris, a Resolution granting permission to the Metals Reserve Company to remove all covered and uncovered street car rails, track fastenings and other metallic track material located in the streets of the City of Bakersfield under certain conditions, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Noes: None Absent: None Matter of proposed closing of 17th Street from "A" to Cedar Streets deferred one week. A report submitted by the City Planning Commission recommend- ing that steps be taken to officially close 1Vth Street from "A" to Cedar Streets was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the matter was laid over for one week for consideration, and the City Clerk was instructed to invite the members of the Bakersfield. School Board, or a representative, to confer with the City Council relative to the matter. 7'7 Bakersfield, California, September 28, 1942 (Cont'd,,) City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to construct storm drain to serve Garces Circle. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids to construct a storm drain to serve Garces Circle. Matter of insurance coverage on volunteer firemen referred to City Attorney for opinion. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the question of whether or not the City is covered by either the policy of the State Compensation insurance fund or by its general comprehensive insurance policy issued by the Maryland Casualty Company respecting injuries to volunteer firemen , was referred to the City Attorney for legal opinion. Allowance of claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Council rescinds its former action in setting November 3, 1942 as time for holding special election on propositions respecting acquisition of water distribution facilities and collection of rubbish and garbage. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, the Council rescinded its former action in setting November 3, 1942 as the time for holding a special election on propositions respecting a plan for the acquis~ion of the privately owned water distribution facilities and the collection of rubbish and garbage by the City. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-OffiSto Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, October 8, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 8, 1942. the City the City Present: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercarmmen Absent: Marmaduke Minutes of the Regular L~eting of September 28, read and approved as read. to serve Garces bids rejected. Bids to improve portions of Forrest and 18th Streets rejected and City Manager instructed to accomplish the work. 1942 were portions seconded by Vercammen, all bids received were rejected as being excessive and the City ~nager was instructed to perform the work when possible with City forces. Opening bids to construct storm drain to serve Garces Circle. This being the time set to open bids to cover the construction of a storm drain to serve Garces Circle, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Acceptance of proposal of Geo. Von KlelnSmid to construct storm drain to serve Garces Circle. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, bid presented by Geo. Von KleinSmid offering to construct storm drain Circle for $3000.00 was accepted, and all other This being the time set to further consider bids to improve of Forrest and 18th Streets, upon a motion by Clements, Adoption of Ordinance No. 624 N.S. amending Ordinance No. 491 N.S. regulating permits to Automobile Dealers. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, Ordinance No. 624 New Series amending Emergency Ordinance No. 491 New Series regulating permits to engage in the business of Automobile Des~r was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlet, Vercan~en Noes: None Absent: Marmaduke Bakersfield, California, October 5, 1942 (Cont'd.) City Attorney instructed to take vigorous action to collect sewage disposal fee from County of Kern for Fairgrounds connection. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, the Cit~ Attorney was instructed to take vigorous action in the matter of collecting the proper fee from the County of Kern for the disposal of sewage entering the City sewer system from the eight inch line serving the Kern County Fairgrounds. Proposed closing of 17th Street from "A" to Cedar Streets laid on table awaiting meeting with Bakersfield School Board. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Norris, the matter of the proposed closing of 17th Street from "A" to Cedar Streets was laid on the table until such time as a meeting can be held with the members of the Bakersfield School Board. City Attorney to ascertain if legal ways can be found to close streets without abandoning City right of re-opening. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the City Attorney was instructed to ascertain if any legal way can be found for the City to close streets and alleys without abandoning itel right to re-open without the necessity of condemning or otherwise acquiring the area to be again used for public purposes. Report from Chief of Police regard- ing suggested elimination of thru highways, and Stop intersections received. A report submitted by Chief of Police Knight setting out possible elimination of certain designated thru streets a~ Stop intersections was read, and upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the matter was laid over for one week for consideration. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the Council adjourned. NAY~R of he~ield,Calif ATTEST: ~ ~ ~ CITY CLERK and Ex-0ffic b~tClerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California 80 Bakersfield, California, October 13, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of B~kersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 13, 1942. Present: Clements, Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei Vercammen Absent: None , Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 8, 1942 were read and approved as read. City Attorney to prepare Resolution of Intention to close 17th Street from "A" to Cedar Streets. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, Attorney was instructed to prepare a ing to close 17th Street from "A" to vote: seconded by Smith, the City Resolution of Intention propos- Cedar Streets, by the following Ayes: Siemon, Smith, Vanderlel, Vercammen Noes: Clements, Marmaduke, Norris Absent: None Adoption of Resolution No. 66 relieving Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company from obligation to repair streets after removal of street car rails by Metals Reserve Company. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, Hesolution No. 66 relieving Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company from obligation to repair streets after removal of street car rails and other metal material from streets by Metals Reserve Company, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Noes: None Absent: None Reception of City Treasurer ' s Financial Report for September, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of SePtember, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Vercammen Bakersfield, California, October 13, 1942 (Cont'd.) Failure of motion to eliminate certain boulevard stops outlined in report of Chief of Police. It was moved by Marmaduke, seconded by Siemon, that steps be taken to carry out t~e recommendation of Chief of Police Knight pertaining to the elimination of certain boulevard stops in the City. The motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Narmaduke, Siemon Noes: Clements, Norris, Smith, Vanderlei, Verca~muen Absent: None City Attorney to prepare Emergency Ordinance to enforce Federal dim-out regulations. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Emergency Ordinance to enforce dim-out regulations contained in Public Proclamations No. l0 and No. 12 issued by General J. L. DeWitt of the United States Army. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Marmaduke, claims audited by the Finance Con~nittee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on to cover the respective amounts. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Clements, Council adjourned. the City Treasurer seconded by Norris, the ATTEST: CYT~ C~K~n~o Cierk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, October 19, 1942 Minutes of the t~egular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Cottucil Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. October 19, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Stemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13, 1942 were read and approved as read. Opening bids to improve portions of 30th and East 21st Streets. This being the time set to open bids covering the proposed improvement of portions of 30th and East 21st Streets, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, bids presented by Larsen & Rawlings examined and declared, these being the only bids were publicly opened, received. Action on bids to improve portions to 30th and East 21st Streets deferred for one week. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by ~armaduke, action on bids proposing to improve portions of 30th and East 21st Streets was deferred until eight o'clock P.M. October 26, 1942 and referred to the City Engineer for recommendation. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 625 New Series enforcing dim-out regulations of United States Army. Upon a motion by ~rmaduke, seconded by Vercan~en, Emergency Ordinance No. 625 New Series providing enforcement regulations to carry out the provisions of Proclamations No. lO and No. 12 issued by Jo L. DeWitt, Lieutenant General of the United States Army, concerning restricted lighting, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Noes: None Absent: None Bakercfield, California, October 19, 1942 (Cont'd.) 83 Payment of $66.85 authorized to County of Kern in consideration for deed to Lots 7 and 8, Block 308, Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercanunen, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $66.85 to the County of Kern in consideration for deed to in Block 308, Bakersfield, a tax deeded property. Leave of absence granted Phil C. Pifer, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, to enter service of the United States Coast Guard. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, to enter service of the United States Coast Guard, in accordance Lots 7' and 13, seconded by Smith, Phil C. Pife~~, was granted a leave of absence with provisions of Ordinance No. 895 New Series. Complaint concerning condition of Fremont School playground referred to City Health Officer for investigation. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, a complaint relative to the condition of Fremont School playground was referred to the City Health Officer for investigation and correction. Investigation of conditions at dog pound and general regulations concerning the handling of animals to be conducted by committee of disinterested persons. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by MaNnaduke, the Mayoz. was authorized to appoint a comm~ittee of three disinterested persons to investigate conditions at dog pound and to report also on the present method of regulation and licensing of animals in the City. AdJourn~nent. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the Council adjourned. NA 0R ~f the City of Bakersfield,~a~ ATTEST: of the City of Bakersfield, California 84 Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1942 Hall at Present: Absent: Minutes of the Regular read and approved as read. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City eight o'clock P.M. October 26, 1942. Clements, Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Verca~mmen None Meeting of October 19, 1942 were Bids of Larsen and Rawlings to improve portions of 30th and East 21st Street lald over for one week for consideration. This being the time set to further consider bids presented by Larsen and Rawlings to improve portions of 30th and East 21st Street, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, the matter was laid over until eiMht o'clock P.M. Monday, November 2, 1942. Failure of adoption of Resolution of Intention proposing to close 17th Street between Cedar and "A" Streets and the alley in Block 421-D, Bakersfield. It was moved by Vercammen, seconded by Vanderlei, that Resolution of Intention No. 640 proposing to close 17th Street between "A" and Cedar Streets and the alley in Block 421-D, Bakersfield, be adopted as read. the Motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Siemon, Vanderlei, Vercammen Marmaduke, Norris, Smith Noes: Clements, Absent: None Proposed specifications to cover replacement of pavement after removal of street car rails by Metals Reserve Company referred to City Attorney for advisement. Specifications prepared by the City Engineer covering the replacement of pavement after proposed removal of street car rails by the Metals Reserve Company were read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Van~erlei, the specifications were referred to the City Attorney for advisement as to whether or not a contract would be necessarF and advisable. Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1942 (Cont'd.) City Manager authorized to execute release of claim against Kern Valley Packing Company and others for damage to electrolief. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, the City Manager was authorized to execute a release in the matter of a claim of the City of Bakersfield against the Kern Valley Packing Company and others for damage to an electrolief, full damages having bem5 paid the City. City ~anager to negotiate for purchase of necessary land to realign 30th Street and Jewett Avenue. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlet, the City Nanager was instructed to negotiate for the purchase of the necessary land near 30th Street and Jewett Avenue to be used for the realignment of these streets. Allowauce of Claims. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Norris, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized snd instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Appointment of T. W. Pinnell as Local Property Officer. Upon a motion by ~,~rmaduke, seconded by Norris, T. W. was appointed Local Property Officer succeeding Phil C. Pifer, who is shortly to enter the service of the United States Coast Guard. Matter of suspension of Civil Service Rules referred to City Attorney for legal opinion. A communication from Chief Engineer Phil C. Pifer of the Fire Department recommending that steps be taken to waiv~ Civil Service requirements for the duration of the war for new personnel Fire Department was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Marmaduke, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for opinion as to whether or not the City May legally suspend Civil Service requirements. Pinnell in the 86 Bakersfield, California, October 26, 1942 (Cont'd.) Matter of Appointment of successor to City Manager Peavy to take effect when Mr. ?eavy leaves for service in United States Coast Guard. It was moved by Vercammen, seconded by Clements, that V. Van Riper be appointed to succeed C. E. ?eavyas City Manager, to take effect when Mr. Peavy leaves for service in the United States Coast Guard, ~r. Van Riper to retain his position as City Clerk and to be given a leave of absence from his duties as City Auditor. The Mayor ruled the motion out of order. Failure of motion to adjourn. It was moved by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Marmaduke, Siemon, Smith Noes: Clements, Norris, Vanderlei, Vercanunen Absent: None Matter of appointment of successor to Claude E. Peavy as City Manager laid over one week. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the matter of appointment of a successor to ~r. Claude E. Peavy as City Manager to take effect at the time ~,~. Peary leaves for service in the United States Coast Guard, was laid over for one week by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, ~armaduke, Norris, Noes: None Absent: None Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, Council adJoLwned. ATTEST:: Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen seconded by Marmaduke, the MAYO f the ~,~iy'~~ersfi~d,Calif. MAY~ .......... the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1942 Present: Absent: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 2, 1942. Clements,Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,V~rcamzr~en None Minutes of the Regular were read and approved as read. Meeting of October 26, 1942 Acceptance of bids of Larsen and Rawlings to improve portions of 30th and East 21st Streets. This being the time set to further consider proposals submitted by Larsen & Rawlings covering the improvement of portions of 30th and East 21st Streets, upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, both bids submitted by Larsen & Rawlings were accepted, the improvement of a portion of 30th Street to be accomplished for the sum of $45?5.90, and the improvement of a portion of East ~11st Street to be accomplished for the sum of $4879.20. Leave of absence granted Claude E. Peary, City Manager, to enter service in the United States Coast Guard. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, Claude E. Peavy, City ~anager, was granted a leave of absence to enter service in the United States Coast Guard, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 89~ New Series. Mr. Peavy was tendered a vote of thanks for his services with the City. Letter of appreciation to be sent to Chief of Police and others for supressing usual Halloween activities. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Clements, the City Clerk was instructed to send a communication to Chief of Police Knight, John Compton, Superintendent of Schools, the auxiliary police, the local newspapers and radio station~ thanking them for their fine work in taking steps to prevent objectionable Halloween activit3.es. Applications for position of City Manager received and ordered filed. Upon a motion by ~rmaduke, seconded by Norris, applications for the position of City ~anager from W. D. Clarke and G. H. Sl~ck were received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, November 2, 1942 (Cont'd.) Appointment of V. Van Riper as City Manager. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Clements, V. Van Riper was appointed City Manager to succeed Claude E. Peavy., on leave of absence, effective November 4, 1942, M~r. Van Riper to retain his position as City Clerk. A leave of absence was granted V. Van Riper as City Auditor without pay effective November 4, 1942. The Motion was vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Vanderlel, Noes: Marmaduke, Siemon,Smith Absent: None they had personal the positions. carried by the following Veteaten Nayor Siemon and Councilman ~armaduke, stated that voted in the negative on this motion not for reasons but that they did not believe In combining Appointment of Mrs. as City Auditor. Marian Irvin seconded by Norris, effective of V. Van Riper Upon a motion by Marmaduke, Mrs. ~arian Irvin was appointed City Auditor, November 4, 194~, to serve during the absence from this position. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, Council adjourned. seconded by Clements, the MAYOR f theWsfield, C aliforni~-- ATTEST: CITY CLF~RK and Ex'-Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, November 9, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Ca~i~ornla, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. November 9, 1942. Present: Clements, Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November were read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolutions accepting deeds to Lots 7 and 8, Block 308, Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, Resolutions accepting deeds from Edward T. Houghton and the County of Ke~n to Lots 7 and 8, Block 308, Bakersfield, were adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercar~en Noes: None Absent: None Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 626 N.S. amending Salary Ordinance No. 621 N.S. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by ~armaduke, Ordinance No. 626 New Series amending Salary Ordinance No. 621 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smlth,Vanderlei,Vercarmm,~n Noes: None Absent: None Vanderlei,Vercamma 2, 1942 Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and ~e City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, Council adjourned. seconded by Clements, the YO of the~ ' N_l kersfield,~l ATTEST: Council CITY CLERK and Ex-OfTiclo Clerk of the of the City of Bakersfield,California Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1942 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'c].ock P.M. November 16, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris, Sicmen, Smith, Vanderlei Verca~mnen Absent: Marmaduke Minutes of the Regular read and approved as read. Meeting of November 9, 1942 were City Attorney to prepare amendment to License Ordinance repea~Ing section pertainin~ to Title Searching. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the License Ordinance repealing section pertaining to Title Searching, it being the opinion of the City Attorney that it would not be legal to exact a license fee for this class of b~s~ness. Reception of City Treasurer,s Financia] Report ~or October, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlel, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of October, 1942, was received and ordered placed on file. Request from Bakersfield M~nicip~l Water District for office space denied. A request from the Bakersfield Municipal Water District asking for office space in the City Hal] was read, and upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vercamr~.en, the City Clerk was instructed to inform the Bakersfield Water District that no space ~s aval]able in the building. City Attorney to prepare proper notices for legal disconnection of certain sewer services. A report submitted by City Engineer }{elfeider giving the present status of all suburban sewer connections was read, and ~pon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Smith, the matter was referred to the City Attorney to prepare the necessarir notices and take whatever other legal steps which may be ~ecessary to oro,~ide for the disconnection of those services not at this time ~nder contract with the City. Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1942 (Cont'~.~1 Anc~ptance of payment for damages to C~ty Automobile and authorization to execrate release covering. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to accept ~3V.0V from Doris L. C~ilroy, payment ~n full for ~amages to City automobile, and the CitTf ~,~anager was instructed to execute a relesse covering. Petition from Yo~th's Temperance Council to close saloons. A communication from the Youth's Temperance Co,mall requesting that if the Cit)f Council has the necessa~'y powers that saloons might ~el] be closed at this time was read, and upon ~ motion by Clements, seconded by Norris, the letter was received and ordered placed on fi]e, am5 the City Clerk was instm~cted to answer the comm~nication a4v~slng that t~e City Con,mail. and City authorities have no control :n the matter. ~tM C]~rk irlstructe5 to ad~ert,~se for bids for automobile for use by was the City Manager. Upon a motion by Vender]el, iDstructed to call for bi~s secoholed by f.lom~nts, the City to furnish one sedan type automobile for use by the City Ymnagero City Attorney to amend Rubbish and Garbage regulation Ordinance to provide for separation of tin cans from balance of refuse Mr. Joseph ~acCaughtry of the salvage dlvis~.on of the War Production Board appeared before the Counai] an¢] explafned the 5etails of the recent War Production ~nard regulation pertaini~g the co%]ect~nn and disposal of tin cans. ~r. Paul Newel!, Local Salvage Director, and representatives of the Bakersfield Rubbish anal Garbage Company were also heard on the matter. ~¥on a m,~tton by Vanderlel, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney was ~nstructed to prepare an amendment to the present rubbish and garbage ord~.nance to provide for the separation of tin csns from the balance of the r ubb f sh. 92 Bakersfield, California, November 16, 1942 (Cont'd.) Adoptf_on of Resolution renouncing and repudiating respons'~billty for the lev?f of taxes on behalf of the Bak~rsfle]d Mum:~clpal Water D~str~ct. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, secon4e~ by Smith, a Resolution re~ouncin~ an~ rep)~dfating a~y responsibility for or in connection with the pr~ose~ levy of taxes on behalf of the Bakers~l~ k~unic!?al Water District was adopted as read by the fo~l~wlng vote: Ayes: Clements, Norrfs, Sier~on, S~ith, Vanderlel, Vercammen Noes: None Absent: ~larmaduke C oune _ ] Adjournment. Upon a motion b;r Clements, adjourned. seconded by Smith, the ATTEST: CITY 0LER~--a~d kF~-Offic~o Clerk nf the ~ounci] of the City of Bakersfield, Cal~ fornia Bakersfield, Callfor~ia, November 23, 1942 Minutes of the Regular }~eeting of the Council of of Bakersfie]d, California, held in the Council Chamber of Hall at eight o'c]ock P.M. November 23, 1942. Pre sent: Ab sent: read and type automobile for use by the City Manager, upon a mote_on by seconded by Msrmaduke, all }~Ids received were publicly op~ned, Clements, }.~armaduke, Norris ~ 2i emon ~ Sml tb, Vander] ef ,ver ca,tureen None Minutes o~ the Hegular Meeting ~f N~vemher 16, 1.o42 were approved as r~ad. Opening b~ds to furnish sedan type automobile for use by City Manager. Th~ s belug t~e t~me set to open sealed bids to furnish sedan Smi th, examined, Acceptance of b~d ~f H. C. I~ndstrom to furnish automobl]e for use by C~ty Manager. Upon a motion by ],Iarmaduke, seconded by Norris, bid submitted by Packard ~edan for the net price o~ $1,393.7~ was accepted, and all other bids were rejected. Proposal to amend rubbish and garbage ord~nanc~ re segregation of tin can~ ]a~d ove~ ~ne week. It was moved by Clements, seconded by Vercammen, t~t an ordinance proposing t~ amend s,~bd~vislon C of Se~tion of Rubbish and Carba~e }{egulst~on 0rdfnance No. 521 New ~eri~s be adopted as read. It was then moved by Vendcrier, secomded by Smith, that the matter be laid over for one week. The motion to ].ay over was carr~.~d with ~o dissent~nz v~tes. City Auditor authorized to make refund of ~.~mused portf on of Business License fss~,ed t~'~ W~].l~am J. McDona2d, as optnmetr ~ sf TT~on a motion by Vanderl~i, sec~ndad l~y Clements, the City Auditor was ~uthor~zed ~,nd ~nstructed to issue a warrant for ~.~5 coverin~ ref~md ~f uv~s~ed p,~rtion of ~us~mess t.~ W_~lliam J. McDona]S as ootametrfst, Mr. Mcdonald offie~ on No-ember 28, 19z=? +~ enter service in the a] os~ n~; his armed forces. the C~ ty the C~ty and declared. ~-akersfield, Calf forn~a, November 23, 1042 A1]owanc~ oe Clafms, Upon a motion t)y Verca_~xler, seoonded by Cl~memts~ claims as a~ted ~ the F~a~ae ~omm~tteo wer~ a!low~d, and City A~d!tor was ~tmor~zed a~d imshmmtad to !ss,m warrants on the C~ty Treas~rer t~ cover ~he respective amo~mts. Ad j ourn~e nt. Upon ~ motion by Va~der]e~, seconded by Clements, the Cowme~] adjo~rned. tha C~ ty of BakersP~e]d,Cal~ f. ATTEST:, CITY CLERK and ~Off~c!o Cl-~rl. of ~he of th~ City of Pak,~rsf}e]d, California Bakersfield, California, November 30, 1942 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 30, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercam~en Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 23, 1942 were read and approved a.s read. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 62V New Series amending Rubbish and Garbage Regulation Ordinance No. 821 New Series. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, Emergency Ordinance No. 627 New Series amending Sections 2 and 9 of the Rubbish and Garbage Collection and Disposal Ordinance No. New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,14armaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Noes: None Absent: None Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, Council adjourned. seconded by Marmaduke, the the ty o~ld MAYOR of ,Califorl ATTEST: CITJ~/K andS Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,California Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 7, 1942. Present: Clements,Narmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smlth,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 30, 1942 were read and approved as read. Refund of license granted Walter Grogg due to change in License Ordinance on Bail Bond Solicitors. Upon a motion by Vanderlei, seconded by Clements, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the amount of $25.00 to Walter Grogg as a refund of license fee paid to operate as a bail bond solicitor for the year ending December 31, 1942. Adoption of Ordinance No. 628 New Series amending Fire Department Regulation Ordinance No. 339 New Series pertaining to storage of Gasoline, etc. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Smith, Emergency Ordinance No. 628 New Series amending Fire Department Regulation Ordinance No. 339 New Series regulating the storing and keeping of gasoline and other flammable liquid, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Noes: Siemon Absent: None Marmaduke, Norris, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercammen Adoption of Ordinance No. 629 New Series repealing Section 3 of License Hegulation Ordinance No. 619 New Series for Title Searching. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vercammen, Ordinance No. 629 New Series repealing Section 3 of License Regulation Ordinance No. 619 New Series pertaining to Title Searching, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Marmaduke, Norris, Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Verca~muen Noes: None Absent: None 9'7 Bakersfield, California, December 7, 1942 (Cont'd.) Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Marinaduke, seconded by Smith, 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. Ad J ournnent. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Marinaduke, the Council adjourned. YOR~ ' MA o f Bakersfield ~,~iif. ATTEST CITY CLERK and Ex-~ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, December 14, 1942 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. December 14, 1942. Present: Clements, Norris, Siemon, Smith, Vanderlei Vercammen Absent: Marmaduke ' Minutes of the Eegular Meeting of December 7, 1942 were read and approved as read. City Attorney instructed to prepare amendment to Plumbing Eegulation Ordinance No. 618 N.$. re gas connections. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded b~ Vercammen, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Plumbing Regulation Ordinance No. 61~ New Series regulating the turning on and off of gas services similar to the one recently adopted by the County of Kern on this subject. Reception of City Treasurer's Financial Report for November, 1942. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Treasurer's Finance Report for the month of November, 1942 was received and ordered placed on file. Adjournment. UpoD a motion by Smith, seconded by Norris, the ~ouncil adjourned. MAYO~6f ~he City of Bakersfield,Cal:~'. ATTEST: ~CCLERK~~f C ficio Clerk of the Counci$ of the City of Bakersfield,California Bakersfield, Californis, December 21, 1942 9'9 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. December 21, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 1942 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Ordinance No. 630 New Series regulating gas service. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by }~rmaduke, Ordinance No. 630 New Series regulating the turning off and reconnecting of gas service was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Narmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Verca~en Noes: None Absent: None Adoption of Resolution approving first supplemental Memorandum of Agreement re expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Taxes for Major Streets. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Clements, a Resolution approving first supplemental Memorandum of Agreement covering the expenditure of 1/4~ Gas Taxes on Streets of Major Importance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1943 was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,VercaEmen Noes: None Absent: None Proposed realignment of 30th Street in the vicinity of Jewett Avenue referred to the Planning Commission. A report submitted by City Engineer Holfelder covering details in connection with the proposed realignment of 30th Street in the vicinity of Jewett Avenue was read, and upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Vanderlet, the project was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. 100 Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1942 (Cont'd.) Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by ~rmaduke, Seconded by Vanderlei, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants on the City Treasurer to cover the respective amounts. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 631 New Series creating a department of Civilian Defense. Upon a motion by Norris, seconded by Vanderlei, Emergency Ordinance No. 631 New Series creating a department of Civilian Defense and providing for the regulation thereof, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, Norris, Vanderlei, Vercammen Noes: Narmaduke, Siemon, Smith Absent: None Earl J. under provisions of Emergency Ordinance No. Adjournment. Upon a motion by ~armaduke, the Council adjourned. Appointment of Earl J. Miner as co-ordinator for the War Council. Upon a motion by Clements, seconded by Vanderlei, Miner was appointed co-ordinator for the War Council, 631 New Series. seconded by Norris, NAYO~(Jof ~he ~ity of ~akersfield,Call .~- ATTEST: CITY CLERK and Ex-Olaficio Clerk o~ the Counc~l~ of the City of Bakersfield, California Bakersfield, California, December 28, 194~ 101 Minutes of the Regular l~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'Clock P.M. December 28, 1942. Present: Clements,Marmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercannuen Absent: None Minutes of the Regular :~eeting of December ~l, 1942 were read and approved as read. City Clerk instructed to call for bids to furnish two automobiles for Police Department. Upon a motion by Marmaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Clerk was instrncted to advertise for sealed bids to furnish two sedan type automobiles for use by the Police Department. Adoption of Resolution authorizing and directing the City Auditor to deduct 6% Victory Tax from pay checks of City employees. Upon a motion by Vercammen, seconded by Smith, a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Auditor to deduct and withhold from the wages and salaries paid to each officer and employee of the City the 8~ Federal Victory Tax beginning January l, 1943, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Clements, ~rmaduke,Norris,Siemon,Smith,Vanderlei,Vercammen Noes: None Absent: None City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications and City Clerk to advertise for bids to construct gutters on parkway from Oleander to Oak Street. Upon a motion by I~armaduke, seconded by Vanderlei, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications an~ the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids to construct gutters on parkway from Oak Street to Oleander Avenue, by the following vote: Ayes: Marmaduke, Sie~ou, Smith, Vanderlei, Vercarmnen Noes: Clements, Norris Absent: None AdJournnent. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Clements, the Council adjourned. C T an x-Offi¢io-W~le~-o~ e Council