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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - DEC 1933 Bakersfield, California, J~.au~ry 3, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfiald~ California, held iu the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight ol¢lock P. M. Janusry 3, 1933. Pre,eat: Benson~ Boden~Carlock,Headen, Johnson, Martin,Walters. Absent: ~one. Minutes of the Regular Meeting oi' December 27, 1932 were read and approved as read. Opening Proposals to Enrnish the Oity with Road Oil ~'or Calendar year 1933. This being the time set to 9pen pro[~osols to ~'~ruish the City with Rca5 0il for the Calend~r Yeai· 1933, upon a mot[on by Carlock, seconded by ~alters, all 0ids received were ~obJicly o~ened, examined and declared. Action on Proposals to Furnish Ro~d ~il Deferrea for One Week. Upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by ~alters, action on proi~osals to furnish the City with Ro.ud Oil w~s deferred until Jsnuary 9, 1933 and the matter was re['erreo to the City and the Oity ~ngineer for reco~mmend~tion. Report Submitted 0y Rubbish & Garbage Investigation Committee. A Report submitted by Councilmen Bomea, Walters ~enson, recommending to the Council that City Attorney Osborn a~nd Attorney James ~etrini confer on legal questions involved, pertaining to the Rubbish and Garbage regulations, was resd and mpon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Committee's ~eport was accepted and ordered placed on file. City Attorney and Petrini Instructed to Submit Their Report for Regular ~eeting of January 9, 1933. Upod a motion by Martin, sesoadea by Corlock~ City Attoraey 0shorn and ~ttorney James Petrini ~ere instructed to have their reco~nendations submitted to the Co~u~cil for the re!~ular meeting of ~anuary 9, 1933. 16 ~Ja~.~.~ t'sfield, California, January ).~ a933. Resolution of ~ppreciation Ordered Rrepared~ Thanking ~r. Martin G,m(iiach and Others for Donations of Merch~naise to Those Need;!ng Same at Christmas Time. Upon a motion by Johnson~ seconued by Martin, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution extend- ing to Mr. Martin Gundlach and others who so graciously donated shoes and other merchandise to the poor at Christmss time, the Thanks and Appreciation of the Council for their generous a c t. Aaj ourrument. Upon a motion by Martin~ seconded by Benson, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk and~-oflicio Clerk of the Council of the ~ity of Bakersfield~ California. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California~ held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o~clock P. ~. January 9, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1933 Road Oil Proposals Rejected and offering to furnish the City with Road Oil for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 1933, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, all bids received were rejected snd the City Clerk specifications. Reappointment of E. L. Hougham & T. E. Klipstein to Civil Service Commissions. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, mr. T. ~. Klipstein was reappointed as a member of the Civil Service Commission for' the Police Department for a term to expire December 31~ 1938 and Mr. E. L. Hougham ss a Member of the Civil Service Commission for the Miscellaneous Depertments for a term to expire December 31, 1936. Resolution from Taxpayers Protective League re-Decrease in Expenditures By the City. A Resolution presentea by the Taxpayers rrotective ~eague, requesting the City Council to ma~e a reduction of not less than 25 percent in all city salaries and city expenditures was presented by a com~ittee. A verbal address in support of such Resolution was made by W. H. Cooley~, Henry Eissler and ?rea Oribble. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ~artin, the Resolution was received and ordered placed on file.. City Attorney Instructed to Prepare New Salary Ordinance. Upon a motion by ~artin~ seconded by Benson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a New Salary Ordinance in accordance with a list ~f proposed, salaries to be paid city employees, submitted by Councilman Elmer Martin. The motion ~as carried with Councilman ~alters voting in the negative. Committee from Council Appointed to Meet with Eepresentative of Taxpayers League. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconaed by Johnson, the ~ayor ~as requested to ap?oint a Committee Prom the Council to meet with a Co~nittee from the Tsxpayers ~rotective League to discuss City disbursements, The ~ayor appointed Councilman ~artin, RoSen & Walters and City Manager Clarke on this Committee. Councilman Benson at this time retired from the session. ~otion to Amend License Ordinance to Provide for Fee from Rubbish & Garbage Collectors Failed tO Carry. It was moved by Boden, seconded by ~alters, that the City Attorney prepare an amenCment to the License ~rainance to provide for a fee to be exacted from Rubbish anG Garbage collectors. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Heaaen, ~alters. Noes: Oarlock, ~ohnson, ~artin. Absent: Denson. Rubbish &.Garbage D~sposal Discussed. i~r. James Petrini appeared before the Council and entered a verbal protest on behalf of the operators of restau- rants, to the auoption of the proposed rubbish and garbage regulation Oruinance in its revised form, and after some ais- cussion, it was moved by Boden, seconded by Walters~ that the i~ubblsh and Garbage Resulation Committee of the Council, consisting of Councilmen Boden, Benson and Walters, be in- structed to meet with the operators of restaurants in the City and to report back to the Council in two weeks time. The motion failed to pass by t~e following vote: Ayes: Boden, Headen, ~'alters. Noes: Oarlock, Johnson, ~artin~ Bakersfield, California, Jannary 9, 1935. ~9 Petition from E. R. Wedge,Asking for a Decrease in License Fee, Presented. A communication addressed to the Cotu~cil~ by i~r. E.R.Wedge, asking a 75 percent reduction in existing License Fees was read, and upon a motion by Martin~ seconmed by Johnson, the communicatiun was received and ordered placed on file. Reception of Oity Treasurer's Financial Report for ~ecember, 1933. Upon a motion by Boden~ seconoed by martJn~ the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month ol' December, ~932 was received and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Resolution of khanks to Mar2in Gundlach an~ Others re- Christmas Charities. Upon a motion by Waiters, seconded by ~artin~ a Resolution thanking ~r. Martin Gundlach and others who very generously aonated merchandise and other contributions at Christmas Time, was ~]opted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Carlock, Headen~ 0ohns~n, ~art~n, ~,alters. Noes: None. Absent: Benson. Allowance ol' Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Petition from M. G. Brittan for Damages to Property Alleged to Have Been Sustained by Work on ~nion ~venue. A communication addressed to the Council by Mr. ~. ~. Brittan, petitioning for damages alleged to have been sustained by a cut in the roadway in Union ~venue, was rea~ and upon a motion by ~srtin, seconded by Boden~ the petition ~s referred to the City ~ana~er and the City Attorney for recommendation. Communication from Fe~.cy Atwood Against ~'ees for Collecting Rubbish & Garbage. A communication addresseO to the Council by i~[r. Percy 3~twood, 2rotesting collection fees charged for collecting Rubbish ,z Garbage ~as read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Zalters, was received and ormered placed on file. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by the Council adjourned. ~ayor of the City of Bakersfield, Calil'ornia. ATTEST: of the Council of the City of Bakersfield~ California. Bakersfield, California, January 16, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting o£ the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. January 16~ 1933. Present: Benson~ Boden~ Carlock,Meaden, Johnson,Martin,~:alters. Absent: None. ~lnutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 1933 were read and approved as read. Opening Proposals to Furnish Road Oil for Calendar Year Ending December 31, 1933. This being the time set to open proposals off~ril~g to furnish the City with the necess~ry amount of Rosd Oil to be used during the calendar year e~:ding December 31, 1933, upon a motion by martin, seconded by Johnson, all proposals were publicly opened, examined and declsred. Action on Road 0il ~roposals Laid Over for One Week. Upon a motion by Cartock, seconded by Martin, action on proposals to furnish Road Oil w~s deferred until the ~egular ~eeting of January 23rd. and referred to the City hngineer for recommendation. City Attorney Instructed to Prepare Rubbish & Garbage Regulation 0rdin~once in Revised Form. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ~r~inance covering the collection and disposal of Rubbish & Garbage and to include suggestions presented at this Council Meeting. Petition to Reduce Expenditures,from T~xpayers ~rotective League, ~resented. A petition presented by the "Taxpayers Protective League", recom- mending certain changes to reduce ~xpenditures of the City was read to the Council and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, was received and ordered placed on file. 21 22 Bakersfield, California, January iS,[933. Action on New Proposed Salaries, Deferred for Two Weeks. Ui~on a motion by ~artin, seconded by Johnson, action on proposed New Salary Ordinance was deferred until the ~egular ~aeting of January 30, 1933. City to Cooperate with County in Broadcasting of Police Calls. Upon a mot~o~ by ~artin, seconded.by Benson~ the City went on record as agreeing to cooperate with the County in the matter of Broamcasti~g Police Calls. ~(esolution Adopted by Brotherhood of Firemen & ~nginemen, Lodge No.731, Protesting Reduction in Salaries, Presented. A resolution adopted by Lodge No. 731 of the Brother- hood of ~iremen & Enginemen, protesting any decrease, at this time, in the salaries paid City Employees was read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by C~rloc~ was received and or- dered placed on file. Appropriation to League of California Municipalities for Furnishing Assist- ance & Information with Reference to Gasoline Tax Allocation. Upon a motion by Walters, seco~ded by Boden, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a u'arrant for $125.00 to the League of California ~unicipalities for furnishing assistance and information with reference to new allocation of Gasoline Taxes, provided that the claim can be allowed under our C~ty Charter. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Bensoh, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor of the City of Bakersi'ield, Ca]iP. 'City Clerk an~ ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, January 23, 1933. 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. ~. January 23, 1933. Prewent: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walter~. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 1933 were read and approved as read. Contract Awarded F. A. Hopper to Furnish Road 0il. This being the time set to further consider proposals submitted /offering to furnish the City with the necessary amount of Road Oil for the calendar year ending December 31, 1933, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, proposal submitted by F.A.Hopper to furnish the oil according to specifications for .47~ a barrel was accepted and all other bids rejected. Reception of Firemen's Relief & Pension Fund Financial Report for Year ending December 31, 1932. A report submitted by Mr. H. H~ Smith, Treasurer of the Fi~emen's Relief & Pension Fund, showing the Financial transactions of the Fund for the Calendar Year ending December 31, 1932 was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Report was received and ordered placed on file. Golden State Highway to be Included in Truck Route. In accordance with suggestion offered by ~r.E.E.~allace, State District Engineer, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the Council unanimously agreed that this thoroughfare, when completed, should be included in the arteries/t~e used by trucks and agreed to amend the Traffic Ordinance when necessary to accomplish this purpose. Notion to License Rubbish & Garbage Collectors, Defeated. It was moved by Boden, seconded by Walters, that no change be made in the e~isting Rubbish & Garbage Regulation Ordinance, and that a License Fee be exacted from each rubbish and garbage collector. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Boden,Headen,Walters. Noe~: Benson, Carlock, Johnson, Martin. Absent:None~ Bakersfield, California, January Adoption of Rubbish & Garbage Regu- lation Ordinance No. 396 New Series. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, Rubbish & Garbage Regulation Ordinance No. 396 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Johnson, martin. Noes: Boden, Headen, Walters. Absent: None. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. ~dJournment. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City o~ Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Dlerk and ~officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfiel4, California. Bakersfield, California, January 30, 1933. Minutes of the Regular deeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock ?. M. January 30, 1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock, Headen,Johnson,~artin,Walters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular meeting of January 23,193~ were read and approved as read. City Manager & City Attorney to Report re-advisability of Filing Brief at Gas Rate Hearing. It having been called to the attention of the Council that the Railroad Commission of the State of California has requested that all cities desiring to protest gas rates must file Briefs before F~bruary 21st~ upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the City ~anager and the City Engineer were instructed to investigate and report back to the Council as to whether or not it is their recommendation that an exhibit be filed before the next hearing. Brotest Against Proposed Salary & Wage Reductions, Presented and Filed. Communications from Frank S. Reynolds Post of the American Legion, Harold Brown Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kern County Peace Officers Association~ The Kern County Labor Council and the Local Lodge of The Brotherhood of Firemen & Enginemen, pro- testing all proposed salary and wage reductions for city employees was read, as was also an amended recommendation submitted by the Taxpayers Protective League and a report submitted by a Committee of the Merchants Association of Bakersfiela, both recommending ways and means of suggested economies. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by dartin, the communications and resolutions were received and ordered placed on file. Adoption of New Proposed Salary Ordinance Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, action on proposed New Salary Ordinance was deferred for one further we.~k. Bakersfield, California, January Resignation of Five Members of City Planning Commission, Accepted. Resignations submitted by City Planning Commissioners W. J. Schultz, C. L. Taylor, Jaso T. Graham, Otto Kamprath and F. S. Boden were presented and upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Carlock, the resignations were accepted, effective on this date. City Attorney Instructed to Prepare Ordinance Establishing New Planning Commission. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance establishing a new Planning Commission and setting out new rules and regula- tions to govern that body. Adoption of Resolution Consenting to Relinquishment, by California Highway Commission to City of Bakersfield, of Golden State Avenue. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, a Resolution consenting to the relinquishment, by the California Highway Commission to the City of Bakersfield, of that portion of the Golden State Highway within the limits of the City, after same has been improved, was adopted as read by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden,Cartock, Headen,Johnson, Martin, Walters. Noes: None. Absent: ~one. Proposed Action on New Sewer Farm Lease Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, action on proposed nez week. Upon a motion by Johnson, leasing of the Sewer Farm was deferred for one Adjournment. seconded by Martin, the Council adjourned. Nayor of the City of Bakersfield, Californ: ATTEST: ~ /% City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the Cityof Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, January 31, 1933. Minutes of a Special Neeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 2 o'clock P.M. January 31, 1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters. Absent: Carlock. A Special meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield was regularly called for 2 o'clock P.m. Tuesday, January 31, 1933 for the purpose of taking whatever action may be deemed necessary, pertaining to an application for a hearing before the State Railroad Commission, relative to the construc- tion of a Highway Crossing over the Southern Pacific Yard Tracks., near "R" Street. Nayor and City Clerk Instructed to Execute a Petition Asking for Hearing on Highway Crossing. Upon a motionby Boden, seconded by Walters, the nayor and the City Clerk were instructed, on behalf of the City of Bakersfield, to execute application No. 17,763, petitioning the State Railroad Commission for an order authorizing the construction of a crossing, by the County of Kern, over the tracks of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company at a point east of "R" Street, between 2$th & 25th Streets. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Walters, the Council adjourned. Nayor of the City of Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, February 6, 1933. 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. February 6, 1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen,Johnson,~artin, Walters. ~.bsent: None. Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of January 30, 1933 and Special Neeting of January 31, 1933 were read and approved as read. Resolution re-Opposition to Abandon- ment of Care & Relief of World War Veterans, by Federal Government. A proposed resolution, opposing the abolishment of care and relief of World War Veterans, by the Federal Govern- ment, was presented to the Council and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin, same was received and ordered placed on file. Reception of Treasurer's Financial Report for January, 1933. Upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Johnson, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of January,1933 was received and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Ordinance No. 39? N.S., Creating a Planning Commission. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Johnson, Ordinance No. 397 New Series, creating a New Planning Commission for the City of Bakersfield was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden, Carlock, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters. Noes: None. Absent: done. Adoption of New Salary Ordinance No. 398 New Series. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Benson, New Salary Ordinance No. 398 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Johnson, ~artin. Noes: BoSen, Headen, Walters. Absent: None. '] ItIIlll]~F TI Bakersfield, California, February 6, 1933. Proposal to Have Plumbing & Electrical Inspectors to Work Half Time. It was moved by gartin, seconded by Carlock, that the Plumbing & Electrical Inspectors work only half time. The motion and second were then withdrew, and action on this matter deferred. Appointment of Members of New City Planning Commission. Upon a motion by Benson, citizens were appointed as ~embers sion. seconded by ~artin, the following of the New City Planning Commis- Regular Members Term Expiring Ex-officio Members Fred L. Gribble AprJill7, 1934 F.S. Boden F. Kenneth Hamlin AprJill7, 1934 Joe Holfelder W. J. Schultz AprJill7, 1935 R.H. Hubbard 0. Kamprath April.17, 1935 C. L. Taylor ~pril~17, 1936 Claude W. Douglas April.17, 1937 Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Failure of Approval to Have all Matters Presented to the Council in Writing. It was moved by Walters, that all matters to be presented to the Council for action be in writing, for filing purposes, and that a time be set,by the Council, to hear verbal petitions and protests on any subject and there being no second to the motion it failed to carry. Letter from Realty Board re-Appoint- ment of Committee to Investigate City Expenditures, Presented. A letter from the Bakersfield Realty Board advising the Council that a Committee of Five had been appointed for the purpose of making a study of Governmental expenditures was read, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, was received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, February 6, 1933. Bakersfield Californian Requested to Publish Salary List. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the Bakersfiel~ Californian was requested to publish the present salary rating of all City Employees. Adjournment. Upon a motion by dartin, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California ATTEST: City Clerk and~x-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, February 14, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o~clock P.M. February l%, 1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen,Johnson, Martin, Walters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1933 were read and approved as read. Communication from Kern County Tax- payers Protective League, re-Private Use of City Owned Automobiles, Referred to Manager. A communication addressed to the Council by the Kern County Taxpayers Protective League, protesting the use of City owned automobiles for private use~was read, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, was received and ordered placed on file and the matter referred to the City Manager for investiga- tion and report. Investigating Committee Appointed re- Accusation Against Police Lieutenant-- O. G. Heckmann. A communication from Chief of Police Webster, recommending the appointment of an investigating committee to investigate accusa- tions against Police Lieutenant O. G. Heckmann, pertaining to alleged removal of confiscated liquors from the Police Department store room was read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Johnson, was received and ordered placed on file and Messrs Tom Klipstein, C. L. Gibson & Geo. F. Hughes were appointed as a committee to investigate the matter and report their findings to the Council. City Fire Dept. Ordered to Answer Calls for Fire Protection at the County Hospital, the Old Folks Home and the Detention Home. A communication from the Kern County Board of Super- visors, asking that arrangements be made to have the City Fire Department answer calls for fire protection from the Kern General Hospital, the Old Folks Home and the Detention Home was read, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Boden, the City Manager was instructed to instruct the Chief of the Fire Department to see that such calls are answered. Bakersfield, California, February 14, 1933. Acceptance of Invitation from Frank S. Reynolds Post of the American Legion to Attend ~rogram on "Americanism". An invitation extended to the Council by the Frank S. Reynolds Post of the American Legion, to attend a program on "Americanism" at the Legion Hall on the evening of February 16th., was read and upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, the invitation was accepted and all Councilmen who can be present were requested to attend. Adoption of Ordinance No. 399 Amending Salary Ordinance No. 398 N.S. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, Ordi- nance No. 399 New Series, repealing Section 15, and amending Section 20, of Salary Ordinance No. 398 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden,Carlock, Headen, Johnson, Martin,Walters. Noes: None. Absent: None. Report from City Engineer on the Operation of Rates of the San Joaquin Light & Power Corporation,s Gas Dept. in the Bakersfield District. A report submitted by City Engineer Holfelder on the §peration and Rates of the San Joaquin Light & Power Corpo- ration's Gas Department in the Bakersfield District was read and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, was received and ordered placed on file. City Manage~ and City Engineer Instructed to Attend Gas Rate Hearing at Fresno on ~arch l, Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, City Manager Clarke and City Engineer Holfelder were instructed to attend the Gas Rate Hearing to be held at Fresno on ~arch 1,1933. Action on Resolution re-Federal Appro- priation for Air ~ail Service Deferred. A Resolution,protesting the proposed elimination or curtailment in the Federal Budget of Nineteen Million(S19,000.000.0 Dollars for Air Mail service,was presented by Councilman Johnson and it was moved by him that the Resolution be adopted as read. There being no second to the motion the Resolution failed to carry and action on same was deferred. Bakersfield, California, February 1~,1933. ~ Proposed Decrease of License Fee on Vending Machines Referred to ~anager. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, a petition asking for a decrease in the License Fee, covering the operation of vending machines, was referred to the City Manager for recom- mendation. City Attorney Instructed to Prepare Amendment to License Ordinance re- Fees for Wrestling & Boxing Contests. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bensnn, the City Attorney w~s instructed to prepare an amendment to Section 41 of the License Ordinance to provide for a license fee of $5.00 per quarter for the operation of Wrestling & Boxing contests in Theatres paying the regular theatre license. Adjournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-Wofficio ~lerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, February 20, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.m. February 20, 1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen,Johnson,Martin,Walters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 14, 19~3 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Ordinance No. 400 N.S. Amending License Ordinance re- Wrestling & Boxing License. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin, 0rdi- nance No. 400 New Series, amending Subsection 41 of Section 17, of License Ordinance No. ~91 New Series, pertaining to License fees for the conducting of Wrestling & Boxing contests, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen,Johnson, Martin, Walters. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution re-Closing of James Street Crossing. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by ~artin, a Resolution providing for the abandonment of the James Street crossing, if the California Railroad Commission grants a permit for the establishment of a crossing at the intersection of the proposed Golden State Avenue and the Southern Pacific Companyts freight depot spLtr track in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden,Carlock, Headen.Johnson, Martin,Walters. Noes: None. Absent: None. Election Officers Appointed and Polling Places Designated for NGminating Election to be Held on March 21, 19~3. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Election Officers were mppointed and 34 polling places desig- nated for the Nominating Election to be held on March 21,1933 and the City Attorney was instructed to incorporate this in- formation in an Election Proclamation. Bakersfield, California, February 20, 1933, Salaries Fixed for Election Officers Acting at Nominating Election of ~arch 21st. and the General Election April ll, 1933. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, the Salaries of each Election Officer serving at the Nominating Election to be held on Narch 21st. and at the General Election to be held April ll, 193~ was fixed at Ten ($10.00) Dollars, and the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants for this amount to the individual election officers serving. Letters re-Electrical & Plumbing Inspectors. Communications from the Bakersfield Electric Club, the Merchant Plumbers Association of Bakersfield and a communi- cation signed by six general contractors, protesting any change in the days worked by the Electrical & Plumbing Inspectors were read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Benson, were received and ordered placed on file. Opposition to Recommendation ~ade by State Director of Finance re- Using dotor Vehicle Tax Revenues for General Tax Purposes. A communication from State Director of Finance, Rolland A. Vandegrift, relative to the proposed passage of State Legislation to provide for the payment of approximately Nine Million ($9,000,000.00) Dollars from motor vehicle fuel tax revenue for highway bond interest and redemption was read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Carlock, the Council went on record as opposing any change in the present law relative to the expenditure of the motor vehicle fuel tax revenue. City ~anager's Report on Private Use of City Owned Automobiles. A report submitted by City ~anager Clarke, relative to the use by City ~mployees of automobiles owned by the City of Bakersfield, was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by martin, was received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, February 20, 1933. Offer to Sell Property Adjacent to Beale Park, by Louise Armstrong. A communication addressed to the Council by ~rs. Louise Armstrong offering to sell to the City the property adjacent to Beale Fark, formerly o~ed by the late James E. Bolender, for the sum of Seventy Five Hundred ~$?,500.00) Dollars was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ~artin, was received and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin~ claims as audited by the ~inance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrrants on the Treasurer to cover same, except a claim presented by J. C. Beggs for $36.00 for fertilizer used on East Bakers- field Library grounds. Adjournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Benson, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, ATTEST Czty Clerk and e~h~officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Cali~aia. Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1933. 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. ~. February 27,1933. Present: Benson, Boden,Carlock,Headen, Johnson, ~artin,¥~alters. Absent: ~one. Ninutes of the Regular Neeting of February 20, 1933 were read and approved as read. Attorney Henry E. Schmidt Appeared Before the Council on Behalf of the Local Bakeries and Requested that a License Fee be Fixed to ~rotect the Local Bakeries from Outside Competition. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Johnson, the City Nanager and City Attorney were instructed to prepare an ~rdinance providing for a License Fee on each vehicle used for the purpose of transporting bakery products from bakeries outside of the City. Request of H.A.Ingalls to Demonstrate New method of Oiling Streets. gr. N. A. Ingalls appeared before the Council and requested permissidn to demonstrate a new method of oiling streets by a penetration of at least six inches of surface. Upon a motion by' martin, seconded by Carlock, the matter was referred to the City Nanager and the City Engineer to cooperate with mr. Ingalls and allow him to demonstrate his method. Claim of ex-Janitor John L. Bickers for Wages. A petition presented by John L. Bickers, formerly a Janitor in the City Hall, claiming wages from February 22, 1932 to date, was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by gartin, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for recommendation. Certified List of Candidates for Council- man and Board of Education Filed by City Clerk. A Certified list of candidates eligible for the office of Councilman and gemDer of the Board of Education was filed by the City Clerk in compliance with Section 78 of Article 7 of the Ch~rter, and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Nartin, the City Clerk's certificate was accepted and the City Attorney instructed to incor- porate same in the Nominating Election Proclamation, calling a City Election to be held throughout the City on garch 21, 1933. Ayes: Benson, Noes: None. Absent: None. Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1933. Approval of Election Proclamation Calling a Nominating Election for ~arch 21, 1933. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the Nominating Election Proclamation, Consolidating Sixty-Seven(67) Bakersfield Election Precincts into Thirty-Four(34), appointing election officers and designating polling places for the ~omina- ting Election to be held on March 21, 1933 was adopted as read by' the following vote: Boden,Cartock, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters. Protest Against Present License Fee On ~erchandise Vending Machines. A communication from mr. C. B. O'Guinn, protesting the license fee of $3.00 per quarter on merchandise vending machines was read, and after some discussion, upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by ~.lters, the City Attorney was,~instructed to amend License Ordinance No. 391 New Series by eliminating the provisions for a license fee on vending machines. Councilman Johnson voted in the negative on this motion. Letter from League of California Municipalities re-Use of Gasoline Tax Monies. A communication from the League of California Nuni- cipalities, recommending that the Council oppose any move to provide for the diversion of gasoline tax money to the General Fund of the State, was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Boden, was accepted and ordered placed on file. City Attorney to Prepare Resolution Indorsing Assembly Bill No. ll?2 to Provide for reallocation of dasoline Tax Revenue. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution indorsing and advocating the enactment of proposed Assembly Bill No. 1172, pertaining to the reallocation of gasoline tax revenue. Bakersfield, California, February 27, 1933. Petition from Louis J. Banducci for Damages--re-Union Avenue Brought Down to Grade. A communication from Mr. Louis J. Banduccl, claiming damagem due to Union Avenue having been brought down to official grade, was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Johnson, the matter was referred to the City ~anager and the City Attorney for handling. Report of Building Inspector on Operation of Building Department. A report submitted by ~r. R. H. Hubbard, Building Inspec- tor, relative to the operation of the Building Department was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Walters, the report was accepted and ordered placed on file. ~otion to Decrease Working Hours of Plumbing & Electrical Inspectors Failed to Carry. It was moved by martin, that the Plumbing Inspector and the Electrical Inspector work four hours each day. There was no Second and mr. Martin then withdrew his motion. Communication from Chamber of Commerce re-City Expenditures. A communication from the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce recommending that everything possible be done to reduce city expendi- tures was read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Boden, the letter was received and ordered placed on file. Offer of C. W. Hartman to Sell to the City a Second Hand Road ~aintainer. A communication from ~r. C. W. Hartman, offering to sell to the City a combination road maintainer and scarifier was read and upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Johnson, the matter was referred to the City Nanager and the City Engineer for investigation and report. Adjournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, ATTEST: City Clerk and ex~officio ClerE of the Council of the City of BakersfLeld, Califo~nia. California. Bakersfield, almfornia, ~arch 6, 1933. 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 Present: Boden, Headen. Absent: Benson, Carlock,Johnson, Martin, Walters. Adjournment. A quorum not being present, Wayor Headen adjourned the meeting until eight o'clock P.M. Tuesday March 7, 1933. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and e~officio clerk of The Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, March 7, 1933. 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 otclock F. N. March 7, 1933. Present: Benson,Boden,Carlock, Headen, Johnson,Nartin,Walters. Absent: None. Ninutes of the Regular ~eeting of February 27, 1933 were read and approved as read. Petition from Barbers for Ordinance Limiting Hours that Barber Shops ~ay Be Open. A petition submitted by sixty-six(66) Master and Journeymen Barbers of the City, requesting that an Ordinance be adopted providing that Barber Shops will be closed during certain hours was read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for his opinion. Adoption of Ordinance No. 401 N.S. Amending License Ordinance No. 391 N.S. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Boden, Ordinance No. 401 New Series, amending License Ordinance No. 391 New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson,Boden,Carlock,Headen,Johnson,~artin,Walters. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution Approving and Recommending the Passage of Assembly Bill No. 1172. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Nartin, a Resolution approving and recommending the adoption,by the State Legislature, of Assembly Bill No. ll?2, providing for the reallocation of gasoline taxes was adopted as read by the following Vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden,Carlock, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters. Noes: done. Absent: None. Bakersfield, Calif~nia, ~arch 7, 1933. City Attorney to Prepare Amendment to Public Dance Regulation Ordinance for Pass Out Checks. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the public dance regulation ordinance to provide for the use of pass out checks. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. City Clerk Instructed to Advertise for Bids to Lease City Sewer Farm. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to lease the Sewer Farm for Agricultural purposes. Adjournment. Upon a motion by NaTtin, seconded by Benson, the Council adjourned. B ' Nayor of the City of akersfield, California. ATTEST: ity Clerk and e~M-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, March 13, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 13, 1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen, Johnson,~artin,Walters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1933 were read and approved as read. Adoption of Ordinance No. 402 N.S. Amending Dance Regulation Ordinances No. 171 N. S. & 263 N.S. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, OrdiKLance No. 402 New Series, amending dance regulation Ordinances No. 171 New Series and 263 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden, Carlock, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters. Noes: None. Absent: None. Reception of City Treasurerfs Financial Report for February, 1933. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of February, 1933 was received and ordered placed on file. Letter from Automobile Club of Southern California, Recommending Plan for Reallocation of Gasoline Tax, Presented. A communication from the Automobile Club of Southern California, recommending the approval of a plan for the partici- pation of Cities in the revenue derived by the State for gasoline taxes was read and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by nodend. was received and ordered placed on file. Fetition from H. H. Spears for Cancel- lation or Adjustment of 1932-33 Taxes on Property Condemned by Golden State Avenue. A petition submitted by H. H. Spears, asking for cancellation or adjustment of 1932-33 taxes levied on a piece cf property condemned and to be used for the right of way of the Golden State Avenue was read, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, was referred to the City Attorney for legal opinion. Bakersfield, California, ~arch 13, 1933. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, ~lifornia ATTEST: City Clerk and e~officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, March 20, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chember of the City Hall at eight o'clock ?. M. March 20, 1933. Present: Benson,Boden,Carlock, Headen,Johnson, Martin, %~alters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular deeting of March 13, 1933 were read and approved as read. Opening Bids on Lease of Sewer Farm for Agricultural Purposes. This being the time set to open bids received to cower the proposed leasing of the Sewer Farm for agricultural purposes, upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Walters, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on Bids 'Covering Lease of Sewer Farm Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin, action on bids received to cover the proposed leasing of the Sewer ~arm was deferred for one week for consideration. Petitions,Asking for Cancellation or Adjustment of 1932-33 Taxes on Properties Involved in the Condem- nation of Right of Way of Golden State avenue, Denied. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, all petitions asking for cancellation or adjustment of 1932-33 Real Taxes on properties involved in the condemnation of a right of way through the City for Golden State avenue were denied, due to the properties being legally assessed on the first Monday in March of 1932. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims as audited by the ~'inance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by ~artin, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, ~a__if ATTEST:~ /~ City Clerk and ex-of~iclo Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, March 23, 1933. Minutes of a Special ~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at one o'clock P.M. March 23, 1933. A Special ~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, was regularly called to meet in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at Bakersfield, California at one o'clock P.M. Thursday, March 23, 1933 for the purpose of canvassing the results of the Election held in the City of Bakersfield, California on Narch 21st., 1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock, Headen, Johnson, Waiters. Absent: ~a~tin~ Result of Canvass of Nominating Election Returns of March 21, 1933. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Benson, the returns of the Nominating Election held on March 21, 1933 were ordered canvassed with the following results: Councilmen Ward No. Board of Education F. S. Boden 436 Sam Dye 776 C. E. Johnston 141 Florence C. Porter 639 F. D. Lowe 75 Scattering 6 Herbert C. McFarland 279 Total 931 Ward No. 2. Frank A. Bartlett 156 Sam Dye 929 Jay A. Hinman 464 Florence C. Porter 781 I.D. Iler 144 Scattering 4 Ray I. Walters 483 Total 1247 Ward No. 3. H. W. Carlock 162 Sam Dye 267 George E. Wilson 234 Florence C. Porter 232 Total 3-~- Ward No. 4. F. Kenneth Hamlin 295 Smm Dye 605 C. F. Johnson 194 Florence C. Porter 548 H. J. Sollers 321 Scattering 2 Total 810 Ward No. 5. Walter R. Carter 156 Sam Dye- 271 J. R. Gist 208 Florence C. Porter 256 Total 364 Scattering 2 Ward No. Harrison ~,. Gill 280 Thomas W. Marsh 116 Elmer Martin 437 C. E. Rawlings 154 Chas. E. ¥~akefield Jr. 510 Total 1497 Sam Dye 1127 Florence C. Porter 1099 Scattering ll Bakersfield, California, ~arch 23, 1933. Ward No. 7. A. C. App 56 0. P. Black 71 H. D. Headen 248 J. F. Shepardson 137 Harry G. Smith 282 Oscar Tomerlin 71 Scattering 1 Total 866 Sam Dye 576 Florence C. Porter 517 Adjournment. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Boden, the Council adjourned. Nayor of the City of ~aXersfield, Ca:_i: ATTEST: City Clerk and exZbfficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, March 2?, 1933. 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. ~. March 27,1933. Present: Boden,Carlock, Headen, Johnson, ~artin, Walters. Absent: Benson. Minutes of the Regular Neeting of ~arch 20; 1933 and Special Neeting of ~arch 23, 1933 were read and approved as read. Action on Proposals to Lease Sewer Farm Deferred ~or One Further Week. This being the time set to take further action on proposals submitted to lease the Sewer Farm for Agricultural purposes, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~artin, the matter was laid over for one further week for consideration. Protest from National Biscuit Co.,re- New Bakery License,Referred to City Attorney. A communication from the National Biscuit Company, of San Francisco, protesting the license fee charged for handling out of town bakery products was read and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Johnson, was referred to the City Attorney. Result of Canvass of Absent Voters Ballots for Nominating Election ~arch 21, 1933. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Johnson, the votes cast by absent voters for the Nominating Election were canvassed with the following results: Councilmen 4th Ward. F. Kenneth ~amlin 1 vote H. J. Sollets 2 votes Councilmen 5th Ward. Walter R. Carter I vote Colmcilmen 6th Ward. Elmer ~artin ~ votes Chas. E. Wakefield Jr. 5 votes Councilmen 7th Ward. H. D. Headen i vote City Board of Education. Sam Dye 9 votes Florence O. Forter ~ votes Bakersfield, California, ~arch 27, 1933. Councilmen from Third & Fifth Wards Declared Elected. Upon a motion by Soden, seconded by Martin, the following were declared elected as Nembers of the Council of the City of Bakersfield for a two year term, beginning April 24, 1933, they having~ received the highest respective wards: Ward No. Ward No. and majority of votes cast in their George E. Wilson J. R. Gist Two Members of Bakersfield City Board of Education Declared Elected. Upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Carlock, the following were declared elected as members of the Bakersfield City Board of Education for a Four Year term, beginning Nay l, '19~3, they having received the highest number of votes cast: Sam Dye Florence C. Porter Adoption of Election Froclamation for General Election to be Held April 11,1933. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Hartin, the General Election Proclamation, calling an Election to be held in the First, Second, Fourth, Sixth and Seventh Wards of the ~ity ~- was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Csrlock, Headen, Johnson, ~artin, Walters. Absent: Benson. Protest from Borton & ?etrini re- Location of City Pound. A communication addressed to the Council by Borton & Petrini, representing a number of residents on South Union Avenue, protesting against the continuance of maintaining the City Pound at its present location on Terrace Way was read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Carlock, the City Nanager was instructed to make the necessary arrangements to remove the Pound to the Sewer Farm. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by ~artin, Council adjourned. the Wayor of the City of Bakersfield, tY~if. ATTEST:,~__~~ ~i-~ '~'~ 'and ex ~fi-~ ~lerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, April 3, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Heeting 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 3,1933. Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock, Headen, Johnson, ~artin,Walters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular meeting of ~arch 27, 1933 were read and approved as read. Proposal of Roland Curran & John Shields to Lease Sewer Farm. This being the time set to take further action on prop6sals received to lease the sewer farm for agricultural purposes, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, pro- posal submitted by Roland Curran and John Shields offering a cash bonus of Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars to be paid at the time of the execution of the lease and an additional Two Hundred Fifty ($250.00) Dollars each year in addition to 25 percent of the crop was accepted, and the Nayor and the City Clerk authorized to execute a lease on behalf of the City. City Clerk Instructed to Advertise for Proposals to Handle Collection and Disposal of Rubbish & Garbage. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for sealed bids to cover the collection and disposal of all rubbish and garbage for a term of five years in accordance with provisions of ~rdinance No. 396 New Series and all amendments thereto. The motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Johnson, ~artin. Noes: Boden, Headen, ~alters. Absent: None. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ~rtin, claims as audited by the ~inance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer t$ cover same. Bakersfield, alifornla, April 3, 1933. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Benson, Council adjourned. seconded by Walters, the Mayor of the ity of Bakersfield, ~f[~. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-ef~icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, April 10, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California~ held in the Council Chamb~.. of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. ~. April 10, 1933. ~resent: Benson, Boden, Carlock, Headen, Johnson,~artin,Walters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of April 3, 1933 were read and approved as read. Protests Against Awarding of Franchise at this Time to Collect & Dispose of Rubbish ~ Garbage. Letters from the ~¥ank S. Reynolds Post of the L ' American eglon and Samuel S. White of the Kern County Union Labor Journal protesting the awarding, at this time, of a Franchise to collect and dispose of Rubbish & Garbage were read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Carlock, were accepted and ordered placed on file. Opening Bids for Franchise to Collect and Dispose of Rubbish & Garbage. This being the time set to open bids received on the Rubbish & Garbage collection and disposal privilege, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on Proposals to Collect & Dispose of Rubbish & Garbage Deferred for One ~eek. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson,, action on proposals covering Franchise for the collection and di.sposal of all Rubbish & G~rb~ge was deferred for one wee~. City Attorney instructem to rrepare Amendment to Ordinance Regulating rrivate Patrol System and rrivate ~atrol Watchmen. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconde~ by Carloc~, the City Attorney was instructed to amend Ordinance No. 3~£ New Series to provide that applicantsfor permits to o~erate ~rivate patrol systems must be residents of the City of a~ersxlema for one year at the time the application is made and also to prorime that anyone securing a permit must remain a resident of the City of B~kersfield. Bakersfield, California, April 10, 1933. Endorsement of Lions Club Rodeo. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Boden, the City Council went on record as endorsing the Lions Club Rodeo to be given in the near future. Reception of City Treasurerrs Financial Reporb for March, 1933. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Walters, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of March, 1933 was received and ordered placed on file. Acceptance of Audit Report for Period Ending December 31, 1932. A report submitted by Chaa. H. Petersen & Co.,Certified Accountants, covering an audit of the books and accounts of the City for the six months period ending December 31, 1932 was read and upon a motion by Boden, and ordered placed on file. seconded by Johnson, was accepted Adjournment. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned. Mayor of the City of Bakersfield] California.. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex officio Clerk of Council of the City of akersileld, the California. Bakersfield, California, April 17, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular Neeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight otclock P. N. April 17, 1933. .Present: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen,Johnson,Nartin,~'alters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular meeting of April 10,1933 were read and approved as read. Reception of Supplementary Letters on Rubbish & Garbage Franchise. This being the time set to further consider proposals received, pertaining to a Franchise for the collection and disposal of Rubbish & Garbage, communications from C.J.Lyons, C. N. Sparks, The Southern California Disposal Company and J. B. Livingston, Fresident of Rio Sali~as Live Stock Co., on behalf of C. N. Sparks were read as was also a report covering an analysis of all bids received compiled by City ~ngineer, J. B. Holfelder. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by dartin, the communications were received and ordered placed on file. Failure of Notion to Lay Bids ~ver for One Week. It was moved by Boden, seconded by V~alters, that action on the rubbish and garbage proposals be deferred for one further week. The motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Headen, Walters. Noes: Benson, Carlock, Johnson, Nartin. Absent: None. Failure of Notion to Award Rubbish & Garbage Franchise to F. H. Jameson. It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Benson, that proposal submitted by F.H~ Jameson for a Franchise to collect and dispose of all Rubbish & Garbage be accepted and all other bids rejected. The motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Johnson. Noes: Boden, Headen, Nartin, W~lters. Absent: None. Bakersfield, California, April 17, 1933. ~" Action on Rubbish & Garbage Proposals Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Walters, further action on Rubbish & Garbage proposals was meferred until eight o~ctock P. ~. April 24, 1933 by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Carlock, Headen, ~artin, Walters. Noes: Benson, Johnson. Absent: None. Refund of 1932-33 Unsecured P.P.Taxes to G. C. Black. Upon a motion by Boaen, seconded by Carlock, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $1.19 to G. C. Black, covering a refund of 1932-33 unsecured Person81 ~roperty erroneously collected. Adoption of Ordinance No. 403 N.S. Amending Ordinance No. 392 N.S., re- Private Patrol Systems. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, Ordinance No. 403. New Series, amending Ordinance No. 392 New Series, pertaining to the regulation of private patrol systems and private patrol watchmen was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden, Carlock,Headen,Johnson,~artin,Walters. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Ordinance No. 404 N.S. Amending ~axation Ordinance No. 30 N.S. Upon a motion by Ralters, seconded by Boden, Emergency 0rdiu~nce No. 404 New Series, amending Taxation 0rminance No. 30 New Series, by extending the time for the payment of 1932-33 Taxes for a period of 60 days, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Benson, Boden,Carlock, Headen, Johnson, ~artin, Walters. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bakersfield, California, April 17~ 1933. Confirmation of the Appointment of Members of the City Planning Commission. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by ~artin, the appointment, by the ~ayor, of the following gentlemen as members of the City ~lanning Commission was confirmed: Regular Members Fred L. Gribble F. Kenneth Hamlin W. J. Schultz O. Kamprath C.L. Taylor Claude W. Douglas claims as the Auditor was to cover same. Term Expiring April 17,1934 April 17,193~ April 17,1955 April 17,1935 April 17,1936 April 17,1937 Ex-of~icio Members F. S. Boden J. Holfelder R.H.Hubbard Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, audited by the ~'inance Committee were allowed and instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer Canvass of Returns of' Oeneral Election Held in Five Wards on April 11, 1933. This being the time set to canvass the returns of the General Election for Councilmen held in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th and 7th Wards of the City on april 11, 1933, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the election returns were canvassed with the following results: Ward No. 1 F. S. Boden 569 votes H.C.McFarland 407 votes Ward No. 2 Jay A. Hinman 693 votes Ray I. Walters 724 votes Ward No. 4 F. Kenneth Hamlin 450 votes H. J. Sollers 468 votes Ward No. 6 Elmer martin- 801 votes C. E. Wakefield Jr. 776 votes Ward No. 7 H. D. Headen 376 votes Harry G. Smith 479 votes Bakersfield, a~lfornla, April 17, 1933. Five Councilmen ~eclared Elected for a Two Year Term. Upon a motion by Carldck, seconded by Johnson, the following gentlemen were declared elected to represent their respective Wards as Councilman for a two year term, beginning April 24, 1933: Ward No. 1 f'. S. Boden V, ard No. 2 Say I. ~alters Ward No. 4 H.J. $ollers Ward No. 6 Elmer Martin Ward No. 7 Harry u. Smith Adjournment. Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by ~artin, Council adjourned. the ~ayor of the oI~ Bakersfield, Califc~rnia. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-o~ficio Clerk of the Oouncil of the Uity of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, April 24, 1933. 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 otcloc~ p.M. April 24, 1933. Present: Benson~Boden,Carlock,Headen,Johnson~ Martin,Walters. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 1933 were read and approved as read. Installation of New Councilmen. The business of the present Council now being completed, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned and the new Councilmen elected to serve the City for a two year term, beginning on this date, took their seats, the following being present: Boden, Gist, Mart~n, ~mith, ~ollers, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Councilman J. R. Gist Appointed President of the Council and Mayor of the City. man J. R. and ~ayor of the City. Appointment of Standing Finance Committee. The Mayor, at this time, appointed Councilmen Boden, Wilson and Smith as the standing Finance Committee. Acceptance of Letters on Rubbish and Garbage rroposals. A communication giving further information on his bid was presented by Mr. Harrison Elliott, as was also a communication from the Kern County Labor Council aavocating that the City itself handle the collection and disposal of Rubbish and Garbage. Mr. J. H. Thornber appeared on behalf of the Economy Council and verbally advised shat it was the recommendation of that group that the bid presented by the Southern California Disposal Company be accepted, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ~artin, the communications were received and ordered placed on file. Upon a motion by Wartin, seconded by Smith, Council- Gist was unanimously appointed president of the Council Bakersfield, California, April 24, 1933. ~ction on Rubbish & Garbage Proposals Deferred for Two Weeks. This being the ti~e set to take further action on proposals submitted, pertal~ing to the collection and disposal of Rubbish & Garbage, upom a motion by ~artin, seconded by Sollets, action was again deferred until eight o'clock P.M. May 8, 1933, and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Wilson, the City Clerk was instructed to return all Certified and Cashier's Checks to bidders, with the exception of those deposited by the C. & p. Trucking Company and the Southern California Disposal Company. City ~anager's Position Declared Vacant. It ~as moved by martin, seconded by Smith, that the City ~anager's position be declared vacant. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, ~artin, Smith, Solters. Noes: Boden, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. ~r. Fred Nighbert be appointed City ~anager. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollets, Wilson. Noes: Boden, Walters. Absent: None. Councilmen Boden and Walters then requested that votes be changed to votes in the affirmative and therefore, unanimously carried. A petition of Blocks 570 to 575 605 to 610 inclusive, The motion was Mr. Fred Nighbert Appointed City ~anager. It was then moved by Martin, seconded by Sollers, that The motion was their negative the motion ~as, Proposed Resubdivision ~ap Filed by ke~n County Land Company. and a tentative map, $~owing a resubdivision inclusive, a portion of Block 576, Blocks 614 to 616 inclusive, a portion of Block 617 and a portion of Block 618 were presented, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by ~ilson, the matter was referred to the City Planning Commission for recommendation. Bakersfield, California, April Adjournment. 24, 1933. Upon a motion by Martin~ seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned until four o'clock P.M. Tuesday, April 25,1933. M~?or of the City of Ba~ersfield~ California. ATTEST: City Jlerk and ~-offici6 Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersl'ield, California. Bakersfield, California, April 25, 1933. ~inutes of the adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at four o~clock P.M. Tuesday April 25, 1933. Gist, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Present: Boden~ Absent: Martin. Invitation, Presented by Kern County Peace Officer's ~ssociation, Accepted. An invitation presented to the Council by the Kern County Peace 0fficerls Association, inviting the ~embers of that body to attend the next regular meeting of the Association on Friday night, April 28th., was presented anm upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by Smith~ wss accepted and all Councilmen who can possibly be present were requested to attend. City ~ttorney Instructed to Prepare Resolution to frovide for Three Separate ~ropositions on Yroposed Ballot on Civil Service. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by ~itson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution to provide for three separate propositions to be voted on in connection with the proposed repeal of Civil Service Charter Amendments. The motion following vote: Smith, Walters, ~ilson. was carried by the Ayes: Boden, Gist~ Noes: Sollers. Absent: Martin. City Attorney to Prepare Amenament Chsnging Age Limit in Police Dept. Civil Service to 45 Years. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ¥~alters, the City Attorney w~s instructed to also prepare a proposition to be voted on, proposing to change the age limit in the Police Depsrtment Civil Service regulation from 35 to 45 years. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Sotters, seconded by Boden, the Council adjourned. ~ayor ATTEST: p~ ./~ City Clerk and ex-o~ficio Clerk of Council of the City of Bakersfield, of the City of Bakersfield;, Calif. the CaLifornia. .Bakersfield, California, day l, 1933. ~inutes of the Oegular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. N. Nay l, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, ~a~tin, Smith, So'llers, V~.alters,¥.~ilson. Absent: None. Ninutes of the Regular ~eeting of April 24, 1933 and adjourned ~eeting of April 25, 1933 wore read and a~proved ss read. Invitation from American Legion to Attend~Third Annual Air Circus on May 7, 1933. An invitation extended to the Council by the Frsnk S. Reynolds Post No. 26, of the American Legion, inviting that body to attend the Third Annual Air Circus on ~ay 7, 1933 Was presented, snd upon a motion by Walters, seconde~ by Boden, the invitation was accepted with thanks and all ~embers of the Council signified their desire to attend. Recommendation of City Plsnning Com- mission re-Resubdivisions by Kern County Land Company. A communication from the City Planning Commission, recommending that streets be abandoned as requested in the petition from the Kern County Land Company conditioned to the approval of a Nap for proposed T~act No. 1009, was Mresented and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sellers, was received and ordered placed on file. Acceptance of Invitation to Neet With Kern County Board of S~pervisors on 3-2 % Beer Regulations. An invitation presented by the Kern County Board of Supervisors to the Council to be present at a meeting to be held Friday ~ay 5, 193~, pertaining to proposed Ordinances to regulate the sale of 3.2~ Beer was read, ~,nd upon a motion by · ~lartin, seconded by ~mit~, the invit~tion was accepted an~ ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California~ May 1~ 1933. A~iowance of Claims. Upon a motion by i~artin, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the 'Finance Committe~ were ol[o'~'.ed and the ~.uaitor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover some. Protest against Enforcement of Ne%~ License Fee on Outside Bakery Products. Attorney C. H. Conron appeared before the Council. on behalf of a Visali$ ~ery Company and protested the enforcement of the provisions in 0r~inance No. 401 New Series, which srovioes for a License Fee of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars per year for each vehicle operated and maintained in connection with the business of distributing bakery products~ where the plant for the actual manufacture of same is maintained outside ol' the limits of the City. After some discussion~ upon a motion by seconded by Martin~ action on the matter ~.,~ss deferred for two · Adjournment. Upon a ms.t~ by ~artin, seconded by Sollers, the Council adjourned. Mayo~of the City of Bakersfield, Californ ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-of~Icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, Nay 8, 1933. Minutes the City of Bakersfield, California, of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. Present: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Smith, Absent: None. of the Regular Meeting of the Council of held in the Council Chamber M. May 8, 1933. Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 1, 1933 were read and approved as read. Rejection of all Proposals Pertain- ing to Collection and Disposal of Rubbish & Garbage. This being the time set to take further action on proposals received, pertaining to the collection and disposal of rubbish and garbage, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, all bids were rejected by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers. Noes: Boden, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Action on Letter from F. W. Dicke~ Protesting Action of Council to P~ace Proposed Repeal of Civil Service Regulations on Ballot. A communication addressed to the Council by F.W.Dickey, protesting the placing of any proposed propoSitionsto repeal Civil Service without first obtaining petitions from electors of the City was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollets, the communication was accepted and ordered placed on file. Acceptance of City Treasurer~s Finan- cial Report for April, 1933. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of April, 1933 was accepted and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Resolution Proposing Amendments to the City Charter Seeking to Repeal Civil Service Regulations. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, a Reso- lution proposing Amendments to the City Charter, seeking to repeal all Civil Service Regulations in the Fire, Police and Miscellane- ou~ Departments was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers. Noes: Boden, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Bakersfield, California, May 8, 1933. Failure of Passage of Resolution Proposing to Change Maximum Age Limit in Police Civil Service Regulations. It was moved by Walters, seconded by Boden, that a regulation proposing a Charter Amendment seeking to change the maximum age limit in the Police Department Civil Service Regu- lations from 35 to 45 years be adopted as read. The motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Walters, Wilson. Noes: Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers. Absent: None. City Attorney to Prepare Amendment to Rubbish & Garbage Regulation Ordinance. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Boden, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Rubbish & Garbage Regulation Ordinance to provide for a decrease of 25% in the collection rates for residences and a 10% decrease in the collection rates for business establishments. City Attorney to Prepare Contract to Collect and Dispose of Rubbish & Garbage. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Boden, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a contract to cover the proposed collection and disposal of all rubbish and garbage. AuthOrization to Issue Warrant to D. E. Reed--ex-fireman. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for Fifty ($50.00) Dollars to ex-fireman D. E. Reed as payment in full for all claims against the City of Bakersfield for extra compensation due to alleged injuries. Adjournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Sollers, the Council adjourned. Ma of the City of Bakersfield, Calif. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-o~ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, day 15, 1933. Minutes of the Regular deeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. d. day 15, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, dartin, Smith, Sollers, Walters,Wilson. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of day $, 1933 were read and approved as read. Letter from Kern County Labor Council Advocating Enforcement of Bakery License Ordinance No. 401 New Series. A communication from the ~ern County Labor Council recommending that the provisions of Ordinance No. 401 New Series, providing a $300.00 license fee for each vehicle used in the distribution of bakery products manufactured outside be enforced~ of the City limits/was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, was received and ordered placed on file. Petition for a Eefund of License-- The Ideal Food Products, Denied. A petition presented by ~he Ideal Food Products Co.~ of Los Angeles, asking for a refund of a portion of a yearly license fee of $50.00 paid by them, due to a discontinuance of business, was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by martin, the petition was denied. Offer of Louise B. Armstrong to Sell to the City, Property to be Added to Beale Park, Received. A communication addressed to the Council by ~rs. Aouise B. Armstrong, offering to sell to the City the East half of Blocks 43 and 48, Southern Addition to be used as an addition to Beale Park for the sum of Seventy-Five Hundred ($7,500.00) Dollars was read and upon a motion by Martin,~seconded by Sollets, was received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, Nay 15, 1933. Invitation from Veterans of Foreign Wars to Attend ~eeting on "Americani- zation Day", Accepted. An invitation presented by the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, asking the Council to attend a meeting sponsored by the Post in observance of "Americanization Day", Friday Nay 19th., was read and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Nartin, the invitation was accepted and all members of the Council who can possibly be present, were requested to attend. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No.~05 N.S. Amending Rubbish & Garbage Regula- tion Ordinance No. 396 N,S. Upon a motion by ~alters, seconded by Wilson, Emergency Ordinance No. 405 New Series, amending Section 4~ of Rubbish & Garbage Regulation Ordinance No. 396 New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Election Proclamation Calling a Special Election for June 27, 1933 on Charter Amendment. Upon a motion by Nattin, seconded by Sollets, an Election Proclamation, calling a Special Election for June 27, 19~, for the purpose of submitting to the voters a Charter Amendment proposing to repeal Civil Service Regulations in the Fire, Police an~ the Niscellaneous Departments was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers, Wilson. Noes: Boden, Walters. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution Advising of Copies of Proposed Charter Amendment on File in Office of City Clerk. Upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Sollers, a Resolu- ~ advising that copies of an amendment, proposed by the Council, relating to Civil Service in the Fire Department, the Police Depart- ment and the ~iscellaneous Department can be obtained by applying to the City Clerk, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Nartin, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Noe~: None. Absent: None. Bakersfield, Califor~a, May 15, 1933. Communication from American Legion re- Recommendation from that Organization. A communication from the American Legion, advising the Council that recommendations from that Organization to the Council will either be submitted by an officer or repre- sentative, property identified, or by a communication on Official Stationery, signed by the Commander or the Adjutant, was read aD~ upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Wilson, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Action on Bakery License ~rdinance No. 401 ~.S. Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, action on Ordinance No. 401 New Series, covering Bakery Products License was deferred for one further week. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Walters, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. City Clerk Instructed to Advertise for Bids for Franchise to Collect & Dispose of all Rubbish & Garbage. Upon a motion by Sollers, seconded by Boden, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to cover the collection and disposal of all Rubbish & Garbage, the bids to be opened at eight o'clock P.M. ~ay 22, 1933. Failure of Motion to Sponsor a Municipal Water meeting. It was moved by Walters, seconded by Boden, that the Council sponsor a public meeting for the purpose of discussing the acquisition, by the City, of Water Facilities to be held at the Emerson School Auditorium at eight o~clock P.M. Friday, may 26, 1933. The motion failed to carry by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Walters, Wilson. Noes: Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollets. Absent: None. Bakersfield, California, ~ay 15, 1933. Donation Authorized to Lions Club Milk Fund. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for ~ $60.00 as a donation to the Lions Club Milk Fund. Authorization of ~ayment for Police Department Radio Broadcasting Radio Equipment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, the Council authorized the payment of the balance due the California Highway Patrol and H. Z. Myers on the Police Department Radio Broadcasting Equipment. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, the Council adjourned. a~ '~ ~ ~3i y~~f Ba' M r of the kersfield, ~lif~rn C' ATTEST: City lerk and ex-o'~ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, Nay 22, 1933. 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. May 22, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers, Walters,Wilson. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular Meeting were read and approved as read. Franchise of ~ay 15, 19~3 Opening Bids on Franchise to Cover Collection and Disposal of Rubbish and Garbage. This being the time set to open bids received on a to cover the collection and disposal of Rubbish & Garbage, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Boden, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on Rubbish & Garbage Proposals Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, action on bids to cover the collection and disposal of Rubbish & Gar- bage was deferred until 8 o'clock p. ~. May 29, 1933. Proposed Change in Bakery License Ordinance No. 401 N.S. A petition signed by 39 Merchants of the City, re- questing the Council to repeal Ordinance No. 401 New Series, which provides for an s~ual license fee of Three Hundred($300.00) Dollars on vehicles distributing Bakery products manufactured outside the City limits was read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Walters, the petition was received and ordered placed on file. ~Also a number of verbal arguments were presented, both for and against the repealing of the Ordinance. Petition for Cancellation of 1932~33 Taxes on Properties Owned by the Charles Cehn Estate, Denied. A petition for the cancellation of 1932-33 Taxes on properties owned by the Charles Cohn Estate, involved in the condemnation of a right of way for Golden State Avenue through the City, was read and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Sollers, the petition was denied. Bakersfield, California, May ~q2, 1933. Petition for Refund of License from M. & M. 0il Company. A petition presented by the M. & M. 0il Company, asking for a refund of a License fee due to the Storage Plant of the Company not being located in the ~ity was read and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by $ollers, was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for recommendation. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Wilson, the Council adjourned until 1:30 P.~. Tuesday May 23, 1933. Ma o e City of Bakersfield, ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-~fficio~J~rk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif on~ ia. £aliforni Bakersfield, California, May 23, 1933. Minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 1:30 o~clock P. ~. Tuesday, ~ay 23, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Sellers, Walters,Wilson. Absent: None. Approval of Ballot for Special Charter Amendment Election on June 27, 1933. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sotlers, a Resolution approving the Ballot to be used for the Special Charter Amendment Election of June 27, 1933, pertaining to the proposed repeal of Civil Service Regulations, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, Martin , Smith, Sollers. Noes: Boden, Walters, Absent: ~one. Wilson. Upon a motion by Boden, the Council adjourned. Adjournment. seconded by Walters, M~yo~ f the City of Bakersfield, '~aalifornia. ATTEST: City lerk and ex-o~ ~ of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, Cslifornia, May 29, 1933. Ninutes 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. ~. May 29, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of ~ay 22~ 1933 were read and approved as read. Contract to Collect and Dispose of Rubbish and Garbage Awarded to H. Carian. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Walters, bid presented by H. Carjan to collect and dispose of rubbish and garbage under provisions of Vrdtnance No. 396 New Series and amendments thereto was accepted by the following vote: Ayes: Martin, Smith, Sollers, Walters. Noes: Boden, Gist,Wilson. Absent: None. Rejection and Return of Surety Bond Covering Sewer Farm Lease Written by Benjamin Franklin Bond & Indemnity Corp. A communication from the Benjamin Franklin Bond and Indemnity Corporation, asking for the return of the Five Thousan(! ($5,000.00) Dollar Surety Bond, covering the proposed leasing of the Sewer Farm for agricultural purposes, to Rollan Curran, Jack Shields and William Delphino was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Nartin, the Surety Bond was rejected and ordered returned. Petition for License Refund Denied the M. & ~. Oil Company. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, a petition submitted by the ~. & m. 0il Company, asking for a refund of a License fee paid for the period April l, 1932 to June 30, 1933, due to having no Storage Plant in the City, was denied, it having been ascertained that a License Fee greater than the amount paid should have been exacted under a different Section of the Ordinance. Bakersfield, California, Nay 29, 1933. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Wilson, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Council Adjournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith~ adjourned. the MaWr of the City of Bakersfield, Calif. ATTEST: City ~lerk and ex-o~ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, June 5, 1953. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of Hall the City/at eight o'clock p. N. June 5, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, dartin, Smith, Sollers, Walters,Wilson. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of Nay 29, 1953 were read and approved as read. Failure of Notion Instructing ~ayor to Execute Contract with H. Carian to aandle Rubbish & Garbage. It was moved by Nartin, that the ~ayor be instructed to exeeute a contract on behalf of the City with H. CarJan, granting a five year privilege of collecting and disposing of all rubbish and garbage in accordance with bid presented by H. CarJan and accepted by the Council May 29, 1933. The motion was lost for want of a second. Reconsideration of Action in Awarding Contract to H. Carian for Rubbish & Garbage Privilege. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Boden, the action of the Council in accepting the bid of H. CarJan on Nay 29, 1933 to collect and dispose of all rubbish and garbage was reconsidered, Councilman Nartin voting in the negative. Action on Rubbish and Garbage Bids Laid Over for One Week for Investigation and Consideration. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Walters, further action on proposed Rubbish & Garbage privilege was laid over for one week for investigation and considerstion to be again taken up at eight o'clock F. N. June 12, 1933. All Bidders Invited to Present Evidence of Responsibility on Rubbish and Garbage Privilege. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Smith, all parties presenting bids for the rubbish and garbage privilege were invited to be present or to be represented at eight o'clock p.M. June 12, 1933 to show cause why their bid should be accepted. Bakersfield, California, June 5, 1933. No Appropriation for Band Concerts for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1933. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, the Council voted unanimously to provide no appropriation for Band Concerts for the Fiscal Year beginning July l, 1933. Acceptance of Resolution of City P~anning Commission re-approval of Tentative Map for Proposed Tract No. 1009. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, a Resolution of the City Planning Commission asking authorization of the City Council to approve a tentative map of proposed tract No. 1009 was accepted and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing City Planning Commission to Approve Tentative Map of ~roposed Tract No. 1009. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Martin, a resolu- tion authorizing the City Planning Commission to approve a tenta- tive map of proposed tract No. 1009, owned by the Kern County Land Company, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, ~artin,Smith, Sollers,Walters,Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Request for Stop Traffic Signs on Chester Avenue, due to Trucks Handling Dirt. A verbal petition was presented to the Council,asking that arrangements be made to place stop signs on Chester Avenue to regulate north and south bound traffic for a period of about 30 days, during which time trucks will be hauling dirt for the construction of Golden State Avenue, was presented and upon motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to the City Manager for handling. Ad j ournment. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, the Council adjourned. May~ of the City of Bakersfield, ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-of~icio Clerk of the Council of the City of B~f~ld, Calif. Bakersfield, California, June 12, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, h~l~ in ~ ~ .... ~ ~m~ .... ~ the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. June 12, 1933. Present: Boden,Gist, Martin, Smith, S611ers, Walters,Wilson. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of June 5, 1933 were read and approved as read. Letters & Financial Statements of Rubbish ~ Garbage Bidders, Placed on File. This being the time set to further consider bids presented, covering the collection and disposal of rubbish and garbage, a number of letters of recommendation and financial statements placed by several bidders were presented and read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Wilson, were received and ordered placed on file. Five Year Franchise to Collect and Dispose of all Rubbish & Garbage Awarded to C & P Trucking Company. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Wilson, bid placed by the C & p Trucking Company, offering to pay the city' Eight Hundred Eighty-Seven ($887.00) Dollars per month for a period of Five (5) Years for the rubbish and garbage collection and disposal franchise was accepted, all other bids rejected and the ~ayor and the City Clerk authorized and instructed to execute a Contract on behalf of the City of Bakersfield with the C & p Trucking Company covering the privilege, by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Smith, Sollets, Walters, Wilson. Noes: Martin. Absent: None. Petition from Bakersfield & Kern Electric Railway Co. for Adoption of Emergency Ordinance, Covering Abandon- ment of a Portion of Trackage. An application presented by the Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company for the adoption of an Emergency Ordinance, relative to the abandonment of its line of Street Railway on north Chester Avenue and on west 19th Street was presented, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, June 12, 1933. Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 406 N.S. re-Abandonment of a Portion of Line of the Bakersfield ~ Kern Electric Railway. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Wilson, Emergency Ordinance No. 406 New Series, fixing and defining the obligations of Bakersfield & Kern Electric Railway Company, upon abandonment of Two Street Railway Lines in the City of Bakersfield, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Noes: None. Absent: None. Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Acceptance of Agreement with the Bakers- field & Kern Electric Railway Company re- Cost of Covering Abandoned Trackage. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, an agreement presented by the Bakersfield ~ Kern Electric Railway Company, offering to pay to the City, the sumof Four Thousand Five Hundred Four(S4,504.00) Dollars to cover the cost of covering tracks abandon- ed as designated in Emergency Ordinance No. 406 New Series, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Letters Pertaining to Transfer of Bakers- field ~ Kern Electric Bailway Company to V. N. Nickelberry, Filed. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Martin, communica- tions from the Bakersfield & Kern Electric Railway Company and from the San Joaquin Light & Power Corporation, pertaining to the transfer of the Bakersfield & Kern Electric Railway Company from its present owners to V. N. Mickelberry was received and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Resolution Asking Railroad Commission for a Speedy Hearing on Abandon- ment of Tracks of B.& K. Electric Railway Co. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, a Resolution requesting an early hearing before the State Railroad Commission on the partial abandonment of the franchise of the Bakersfield & Kern Electric Railway Company was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bakersfield, California, June 12, 1933. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Reception of City TreasurerTs Financial Report for ~ay, 1933. Upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Smith, the Treas- urer's Financial Report for the month of ~ay t933, was received and ordered placed on file. Action on Offer of Chas. H. Petersen & Company on Audit Deferred for One Week. A communication from Chas. H. Petersen & Company, offering to continue with the annual Audit of the City Books~and Accounts for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1934 for a flat fee of Five Hundred Twenty-Five ($525.00) Dollars was read and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Sollers, action on this matter was deferred for one week. Communication from League of California ~unicipalities re-Construction of the Provisions of the National Public Works Bill. A communication addressed to the Council by the League of California Nunicipalities, asking for a report of any construction contemplated under the provisions of the National Public Works Bill was read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, the communication was received and ordered placed on file and the city Clerk instructed to advise the League that at the present, no work of this kind is contemplated. Action on Tentative Nap No. 1009 Deferred for One ~eek. Upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Smith, further action on tentative Nap for proposed Tract Ho. 1009 was deferred for one week for consideration. Bakersfield, California, J~e 12, 1933. Reception of Petitions for Two Additional Tennis Courts at Jastro Park. A petition signed by a large number of residents of the City, asking the Council to provide in the next annual additional Budget; fo~ the construction of at least Two,Tennis Courts at Jastro Park was read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Walters, the petition was received and ordered placed on file. Notion to Repeal Bakery License Ordi- nance No. 401 N.S. Lost, due to no Second to the Notion. It was moved by Nartin, that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance, repealing Ordinance No. 401 New Series, which provides for an annual License Fee of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars for each vehicle used in the distribution of Bakery Products the City. The motion was lost, due to no manufactured outside second. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Wartin, Council adjourned. ATTEST: seconded by Sollers, the May , City of ~akersfield, ity Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Calif. Bakersfield, California, June 19, 1933. ~inutes 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. ~. June 19, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Nartin,Smith, Sollets, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Neeting of June 12, 193~ were read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution Advocating the Abandonment of the Rublic Crossing on James & 26th Streets, Over Freight House Tracks of Southern Pacific Railway. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, a resolution advocating the abandonment of the public crossing on James and 26th Streets, over the Southern Pacific Railway Freight House Tracks, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist,Nartin,Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Nanager to Investigate Jail Condi- tions re-City Prisoners & to Make Report. A verbal complaint was filed with the Council by Mr. Wiley C. Dorris, protesting the quarters occupied by city prisoners at the County Jail and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, the City Nanager was instructed to investigate the matter and report his findings to the Council at the earliest possible date. Telegram from the Prison Equipment Research Bureau, Pertaining to Jail Equipment. A telegram from the Prison Equipment Research Bureau of Cincinnati Ohio, relative to contemplated construction or repairs to jail equipment was read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, was received and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Ordinance No. ~07 N.S. re- Filing of Maps. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Walters, Ordinance No. 407 New Series, amending Ordinance No. 364 New Series, regulating the filing of maps, was adopted as read b~ the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Wartin, Smith,Sollers, Walters,Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. by Boden, file. Bakersfield, California, June 19, 1933. Adoption of Tentative Map for Proposed Tract No. 1009 Deferred Indefinitely. This being the time set to further consider action on tentative map for proposed Tract No. 1009, upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, the matter was laid on the table. City Clerk Instructed to Advertise for Bids on Audit of City Books and Accounts for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1934. A communication fro~ the Hill Auditing Company of Bakersfield was read, pertaining to the Audit of City Books and Accounts, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to audit the Books and Accounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934 and to also communicate with twelve or more Certified Acoountants, asking for bids on the work. Recommendation from City License Collector re-Beer Licenses. A communication from ~r. H. H. Smith, City License Collector, recommending certain changes in the'License Ordinance, pertaining to the sale of Beer and Soft Drinks, and upon a motion seconded by Martin, was received and ordered placed on Acceptance of Invitation to Attend "Community Play-Nite". An invitation extended to the Council by ~rs.Dana G.Blng~, Recreation Chairman of the High School P. T. A., asking the mem- bers of that body to attend the first "Community Play-Nite', on Wed- nesday evening at Beale Park was presented, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Sollers, the invitation was accepted and all Councilmen who can be present were requested to attend. Communication from R. R. Commission, Relative to Reduction in Water Rates, Presented. A communication from the State Railroad Commission, asking for the recommendation of the Council, pertaining to the voluntary offer of the California Water Service Company to reduce water rates ten (10%) percent was read, and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, the matter was laid over for one week for consideration. Bakersfield, Califo~ia, J~e 19, 1933. Communication from State Department of Public Health re-Cross Connections Between Private Wells and the Public Water System in Bakersfield. A communication from the State Department of Public Health, pertaining to the elimination and control of cross connections between private wells and the public water system in Bakersfield, was read and upon a motion by Bo~en, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to the City ~anager for investigation and report. Communication from State Department of Public Health re-Sewer Farm ConditiOn. A communication from the State Department of Public H~alth, pertaining to the condition of the Sewer Farm, was read and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, the communication was accepted and ordered placed on file. City Attorney to ~ake Necessary Steps to Dispossess Curran & Shields from Sewer Farm. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Wilson, the City Attorney and the City Manager were instructed to take the necessary steps to dispossess John: Shields and Roland Curran from the Sewer Farm. City Attorney Instructed to Take Necessary ~egal Steps to Enforce Bakery License Ordinance No. 401 N.S. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Walters, the city Attorney was instructed to take the necessary legal steps to enforce the provisions of Bakery License Ordinance No. 401 New Series. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. ~ay f City of Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-offic~t~o Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, June 26, 1933. 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. ~. J~ne 26, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, Walters,Wilson. Abse~: None. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of June 19, 1933 were read and approved as read. Acceptance of Letter from League of California Nunicipalities re-Alloca- tion of Gasoline Tax Revenues. A communication from the League of £a~ifornia Munici- palities advising the Council that it was the opinion of the League that Cities would participate in the allocation of gasoline tax revenues for the first quarter of the present fiscal year under the provisions of Senate Bill No. 563 was read, and upon~a motion by ~artin, seconded by Boden, the com- munication was accepted and ordered placed on file. Recommendation of City Planning Com- mission re-Improvement of Southern Portion of Union Avenue. A copy of a communication written by the City Planning Commission to the California Highway Commission, recommending that the pavement on Union Avenue be widened to 30 feet to con- form to the width on Golden otate Avenue and that the Subway under the Santa Fe Tracks on Union Avenue be widened, also that the approaches. to the Subway be adjusted to State Highway stand- ards was read, and upon a motion a motion by Nartin, seconded by Sollers, the letter was accepted and ordered placed on file. City ~anager and City Attorney to Attend Water Hearing Friday, June 30, 1933. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, the City ~anager and the City Attorney were instructed to attend the water hearing before the State Railroad Commission at Bakers- field on Friday, June 30, 1933, relative to proposed reduction in water rates. Bakersfield, California, June 26, 1935. Rejection of Offer to Rent Space Under Clock Tower. 7: A communication addressed to the Council by ~r. Harry Citron offering to rent the open space in the Clock Tower for a Jewelry Repair Shop was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, the offer was rejected. Transfer from General to Cash Basis Fund. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, the City ~ Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer the sum of $9,002.55 from the General to the Cash Basis Fund. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by [~artin, seconded by Sollets, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. City Manager Authorized to Make Improve- ments at County Jail for City Prisoners. The City manager submitted to the Council a plan for the ~emodeling of a portion of the County Jail, to be used for City prisoners, and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Martin, the City Manager was authorized and instructed to make the changes as. recommended, providing the cost does not exceed Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars and the Council eytended a vote of Board of Supervisors and to ~r. Cas Walser, kindness and cooperation in this matter. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Martin, adjourned. thanks to the Kern County Sheriff, for their seconded by Smith, the Uouncil ATTEST: Mayo~of the City of Bakersfield, City Clerk and ex-offiLWio ~lerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, July 3, 1933. 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. July 3, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, ~11ers, Wilson. Absent: ~alters. ~inutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 1933 were read and approved as read. Opening Bids on Official Advertising for ~'iscal Year Ending June 30, 1934. This being the time set to open bids received to cover all official advertising of the City during the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1934, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded to Bakersfield Californian to Handle Official Adver- tising for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,1934. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Wilson, bid placed by the Bakersfield Californian, offering to handle all official advertising of the City for the ~iscal ~ear ending June 30,1934, at a rate of 50~ per square for the first publication and p~r square for all subsequent publications, after the first~of the same matter, was accepted and all other bids rejected by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Sollets, Wilson. Noes: Martin, Smith. ~ined to vote: Gist. Absent: ~alters. C~ty Manager to Investigate Condition Of Water Pumps at Beale & Jefferson Parks. A communication presented to the Council by the Bakers- field Council of the Parent-Teachers, Association, asking that steps be taken to replace the ~ater Pumps at Beale & Jefferson Parks and that the Jefferson rark Pool be closed in with a high fence and gate was read~ and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, the matter was referred to the City~anager for investigation with instructions to report back to the Council at the next regular meeting. Bakers~'ield, California, July 3, 1933. Acceptance of Letter of '~hanks from Lions Club. A communication addressed to the Council from the Lions Club, thanking the City Cottncil for their cooperation and assistance in the recent Rodeo sponsored by the Lions Club, was read and upon a motion by Martin~ seconded by Wilson, the commu-- nication was accepted and ordered placed on file. Photostatic Copies of Letter Signed "Elmer Martin", Letter Signed "Edw.~'est" and Note, Signed "Elmer Martin", ~'iled. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Boden, Photostatic Copy of a letter dated July 20, 1932 to Mrs. May Le Roy, signed "Elmer Martin"; a £~hotostatic Copy of a Note for Six Huntlred-fifty ($650.00) bollars, dated ~ovember 6, 1931 to Pauline (or) May Le Roy, signed "Elmer Martin" and a Photostatic Copy of a letter dated August 10, 1932 to ~[iss May Le Roy, signed ~'Edw. West", were accepted and ordered placed on file. Proposed Fencing of Canals. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Smith, the ~ity Manager and the Cit. y Attorney were instructed to investigate and report back to the Council .o,n the matter of 'the proposed fencing of canals~ where needed. Ad J ournment. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Wilson, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-~Tficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, July 10, 1933. 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 ~. M. July 10, 1933. Smith Present: Boden, Gist, Martin,/Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 3, 1933 were read and approved as read. Failure of Motion to Repeal a Portion of Ordinance ~o. 401 re-Bakery Products License. It was moved by Walters, seconded by Boden, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance repealing Section 2 of Ordi- nance No. 401 New Series, which provides for a license fee of $300.00 per annum for each truck engaged in the distributing of bakery products manufactured outside of the city and that a new section be made to the License Ordinance providing for a license fee of $100.00 per year or $25.00 per quarter on such trucks. The motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Walters. Noes: Gist, dartin, Smith, Sollets, Wilson. Absent: None. Failure of dotion to Sustain Provisions of Bakery License Ordinance No. 401 N. S. It was then moved by Wilson, seconded by Boden, that the provisions of Bakery License Ordinance No. 401 New Series be sustained. The motion failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Wilson. Noes; Gist, Martin, Absent: None. Smi'th, Sollers, Walters. That Portion of Ordinance No. 401 N.S. Pertaining to Bakery Products Ordered Repealed. Councilman ~,ilson at this time was requested by Mayor Gist to assume the chair as temporary presiding officer. It was then moved by Gist, seconded by Smith, that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to repeal Section 2 of Ordinance No. 401 New Series. The.motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, Walters. Noes: Boden. Declined to vote: Wilson. Absent: None. Bakersfield, California, July 10, 1933. Adoption of Resolution Agreeing to Pay a Portion of the Cost of the Traffic Circle out of ~oneys to be Derived from State for Gasoline Taxes. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Wilson, a Resolution agreeing to pay a sum of money not to exceed Eighty-Five Hundred ($8,500.00) Dollars out of the gasoline taxes to be derived from the state by the city for the purpose of defraying a portion of the expenses to be incurred in the construction of the Traffic Circle, was adopted as read by the following vote: Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollets, Walters, Wilson. Ayes: Boden, Noes: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution re-Bond Covering Lease of Sewer Farm. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Sollets, a Resolution authorizing the City Nanager to serve a ten (lO) day notice on John Shields and Roland Curran to furnish a good and sufficient Surety Bond in the sum of rive Thousand(S5,000.00) Dollars for the faithful performance on the part of the said John Shields and RoLand Curran of the terms and conditions of the proposed lease of the Sewer Farm for agricultural purposes and upon their failure same to do, that they vacate said premises immediately after the expiration of the said ten (10) days was adopted as read by the followin~ vote: Smith, Sollets, Walters. Ayes: Gist, ~artin, Noes: None. Declined to vote: Boden. Absent: None. Claim Filed by Edward Salsido for Payment for ~and Used in Opening 21st Street. A claim presented by Edward Salsido, claiming the ownership of certain land situated west of Union Avenue and north of 19th Street, used in the opening of 21st Street, and asking for payment for same was read and upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Smith, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for legal opinion. Bakersfield, California, July 10, 1933. Claim of ex-detective L. A. Canaday for Back Salary, ~iled. A claim presented by Attorneys for Leslie A. Canaday, ex-detective, alleging the amount of ~961.50, due for salary for the period beginning January l, 1933 and ending June 30,1933 was read and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Wilson, the matter was referred to the City Attorney. Reception of City Treasurer~s Report for ~une, 1933. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, the City Treasureris Financial Report for the month of June, 1933 was received and ordered placed on file. Appointment of Representatives to Serve on Bakersfield & mern County Convention Bureau. A co~mnunication addressed to the ~ayor, by the Bakers- field and Kern County Convention Bureau, asking that two or more representatives be appointed to represent the Council was read. The ~ayor appointed Councilman Smith and City ~anager Nighbert to represent the City. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Adjournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. ~ayor~of the City of Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and e~' officlo Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, July 17, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the ~ity of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o~clock F. ~. July 17, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Absent: ~artin. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of July 10, 1933 were read and approved as read. Building Inspector Authorized to Attend Pacific Coast Building Offici- als Conference at Monterey. A communication from the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, recommending that the City Building Inspector be authorized to attend the annual meeting to be held in ~onterey on August 23rd. to 26th. 1933 was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, the communication was accepted and ordered placed on file and the Building Inspector authorized to attend the meeting. Letter from League of California Nunicipalities, re-Preparation of Frogram for Coming meeting of the League. A communication from the League of California Municipalities inviting the Council to prepare a program of topics to be discussed at the meeting of the League,to be held at Santa Cruz in September, was read and upon a motion by Sollers, seconded by omith, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Uffer of Chas. B. Webster and Associates to Lease 160 Acres on the Sewer Farm for Oil Drilling Purposes. A communication from Chas. B. Webster, offering to lease 160 acres of the Sewer ~'arm for a Bonus of $A0.00 per month and a one-eighth royalty, for a five year period, for oil drilling purposes was presented, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, was received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield~ California~ July 17, 1933. Adoption of Ordinance No. 408 Repealing Bakery License Ordinance No. 401 ~.S. Upon a motion by Sollers, seconded by Smith, Ordinance No. 408 New Series, amending Ordinance No. 401 Mew Series, by repealing Section 2, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Noes: None. Absent: Martin. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Sollers, Council adjourned. Wilson. seconded by Smith~ the ATTEST: City Clerk and ex~officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, July 24, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Co~mcil of the City of Bakersfield~ California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight olclock P.M. July 24, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist~ Martin, Smith, Sollers~ Walters, Wilson. Absent: ~one. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 17, 1933 were read and approved as read. Petition from M. W. Gist and ~rs. Clara Gist to Have ~ames Removed from Petition in Sixth Ward. A communication addressed to Councilman Elmer ~artin from M. W. Gist and Mrs. Clara Gist, asking that their names be removed from a recall petition now being circulated for the recall of Elmer ~artin as Councilman of the ~ixth Ward, was presented and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, the letter was accepted and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the ~'inance Co~mmittee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Vote of Thanks Extended to St.Senator J. I. Wagy and Assemblyman R.L. Turner for their Efforts on Behalf of the State Water Development Project. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ~alters, the Council went on reeor~ as unanimously commending State ~enator James I. Wagy and State Assemblyman Rodney L. Turner for their ei'forts on behalf of legislation pertaining to the State Water development project and the City Clerk was instructed to address a communication to both gentlemen expressing to them the thanks of the Council. ~djournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-off~io Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Mayo f t~ne City of Bakersfield, Cal-~f. Bakersfield, Cslifornia, July 31, 1933. Minutes of the ~egular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield~ California, held in the Council Chamber of Present: Absent: the City Hall at eight o~clock P.M. Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, None. ~inutes of the Regular Leeting of July read and approved July 31, 1933. Sollers, Walters, ~ilson. 1933 were as read. Petition from Electors of Sixth Ward for Recall Election and Certification of Sufficiency of City Clerk Submitted. A petition signed by electors of the Sixth Ward of the City of Bakersfield~ asking that an election be called in the Sixth Ward for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said Sixth Ward the question as to whether or not Elmer Martin shall be recalled from the office of Councilman of said Ward was submitted, together with a certification of the City Clerk, certifying to the sufficiency of said petition, all in compliance with the provisions of Section 93 of the Charter of the City of Bakersfield. At this time gr. Elmer Martin was also served with a notice of the filing of such petition as provided in Section 93 of the Charter. It was moved by Martin, seconded by Smith, that action on the petition be deferred for one week. The motion was then withdra¥~ by Mr. Martin with the consent of mr. Smith. City Manager Instructed to Order Removal of Certain Street Signs. A co~mnunication written by the Bakersfield Chamber of Co~nerce, asking that certain signs which have already been erected be designated as direction signs by the Council, as provided for in Section 3 of Traffic Ordinance No. 355 ~ew Series~was read and upon a motion by ~mith, seconded by Wilson~ the City manager was instructed to see that the provisions of Section 3 of Traffic Ordi- nance No. 355 New Series be complied with and that the particular signs referred to be taken down. Bakersfield, Oaiifornia, July 31~1~33. City Clerk to Aavertise for Proposals to Furnish Public Liability and Prop- erty Damage Insurance on Cars Operated by City Employees. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to cover Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance on Automobiles and other motor vehicles operated by City Employees. The bids will be opened at eight o~clock ~. M. August 7, 1933. Automobiles Owned by City to be Stored in Corporation Ysrd When not in Use on Official Business. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Sollets, all city cars to be designated by City ~anager must hereafter be stored in the Corporation ~ard when not actually being used in the performance of city business. Adjour~nent. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, the Council adjourned. ATTEST City Clerk and ex-offl~rio Clerk of the 0ouncil of the City of Bakersfield, Califonuia. City of Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Cottncil Chamber .of the City Hall at eight o~ctock P.M. August 7, 1933. ~resent: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, Walters,Wilson. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 31~ 1933 were read and approved as read. Opening Bids to Furnish Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance on Cars Operated by City Employees. This being the time set to open bi~s received to cover Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance on automobiles and other motor equipment,operated by City Employees, upon a motion by ~artin~ seconded by Smith, all bids received were pub- licly opened, examined and declared. Action on Automobile Insurance ~ims De- ferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ~artin, action on proposals received pertaining to Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance was deferred for one week for investigation. Arguments Presented Pertaining to Tango Games. A number of arguments~ both for and against the opera- tion of Tango Games within the City,were presented and upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by Smith, the matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for investigation and recommendation. Claim of Zella G. Lufkin Filed. A claim presented by attorneys Brittan & mack on behalf of Zella G. mufkin asking for payment of ~6,065.18~ together with a transcript of judgment on the claim, was pre- sented and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martim., same was received and ordered placed on file and the matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for their recommendation. Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1933. Claim Filed on Behalf of Leslie A. Canaday for Salary Alleged to be Due for Services as Detective. A claim filed by Siemon ~ Claflin and J. W. Heard Jr., attorneys on behalf of Leslie A. Canaday, claiming $1121.50, alleged to be due for salary as detective for the period beginni:ag January 1, 1933 and ending July 31, 1933 was presented and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, same was received and ordered placed on file and referred to the City Attorney. Assignment of Wages to J. R. Dorsey by Nelson A. Woods, ex-captain in Fire Department, Filed. An assignment to J. R. Dorsey of wages alleged to be due by ex-captain Nelson A. Woods and Lyle M · Woods his wife, amolmting to $883.00 was presented and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, same was received and ordered placed on file and referred to the City ~ttorney. Petition from Bakersfield Realty Board for P~.duction or Elimination of Occupational Licenses. A petition from the Bakersfield Realty Board asking the Council to reduce or eliminate all ~ational licenses was read and upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by ~artin, same was received and ordered placed on file. Petition from Real Estate Brokers for Reduction in License Fee. A petition signed by 28 Real Estate Brokers of the City, asking that the license fee paid by Real Estate Brokers be reduced from Twenty-Five to Ten Dollars per annum was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, same was received and ordered placed on file. Reception of City Treasurer~s Financial Report for July, 1933. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Boden, the City Treasurer,s Financial Report for the month of July, 1933 was received and ordered placed on file. 95 Bakersfield, California, August 7, 1933. Application Filed for Permit to ()perate Wholesale House for the Distribution of Spiritous Liquors. An application presented by the Kern County Bottling Works for the purpose of operating a Wholesale House for the distribution of spiritous liquors at 703- 20th Street was read and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Wilson, was received and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. City Council Votes to Not Hold a Recall Election in the Sixth Ward as Requested by Electors of that Ward. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Sollers, the Council voted to not call a recall election in the Sixth Ward of the City of BaKersfield as petitioned for by filed with the City Council on July carried by the following vote: Ayes: Gist, Martin~ Smith , Sollers. Noes: Boden, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Upon a Council adjourned. the electors in a petition 31, ~933. The motion was Adjournment. motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, the Ma the City of a:~e~si~e±m, ~s]if ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-ofY~Icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, August 14, 1933. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting ol' the Council of the City of BaLersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o~ctock P.M. Present: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Absent: None. August 14,!933. Sollers, Walters, Wilson. ~inutes of the Regular Meeting of August 7, 1933 were read and approved as read. Acceptance of Proposal from McManus Insurance Agency to Furnish ~'ublic Liability & Property Damage Insurance. This being the time set to further consider proposals submitted to cover Public Liability & Property Damage Insurance on motor vehicles operated hy City Employees, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers~ the proposal submitted by the McManus Insurance Agency offering to furnish the insurance for a total annual premium of $2,129.55 was accepted and all other bids rejected. Opening Proposals to Audit City Books and Accounts for Fiscal Year . mnding June 30, 1934. This being the time set to open sealed proposals to cover an audit of the City Books and Accounts for the Fiscal Yea:? ending June 30, 1934, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith., all proposals received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on Audit Proposals Deferred for One Week. It was moved by Boden, seconded by ~ilson, that the contract to audit the City Books and Accounts of the City of Bakers- field for the period ending June 30, 1934 be awarded to Chas. ~. Peter- sen & Company for a total sum of $490.00. The motion was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Boden~ Walters~ Wilson. Noes: Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers. Absent: None. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, action on audit proposals was deferred for one week. Bakersfield, California, August 14, 1933. Approval of 1933-34 Budget. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Sollers, the Budget of city expenditures for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1934 in the total sum of $450,105.55 was approved. Adoption of Taxation Levy Ordinance No. 409Few Series. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by ~artin, Ordi- nance No. 409 New Series, levying taxes on assessable property for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1934, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, ]~artin, Noes: None. Absent: None. Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Amount of Surety Bond of Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector and Deputy License Collector Reduced to $5,000.00. Upon a motion by Walters, secondea by Smith, the amount of Surety Bond for the Deputy City Treasurer, Deputy City Tax Collector and Deputy City License Collector was fixed at $5,000.00. Invitation from Kern County Board of Supervisors to Attend Public Works ~eeting. A communication from t' e Kern County Board of Super- visors,inviting the Council to ~ meeting to be held on i~onday, August 21, 1933 to draw up a comprehensive scheme of public works construction was read and upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Boden, the invitation was received and ordered placed on file and City ~anager Nighbert appointed bo represent the City at the meeting. Request Filed to Remove Names from Petition, asking for Reduction in Real Estate Brokers License. Communications from Ben ~. Holloway and James Jarvis, asking that their names be removed from a petition recently filed with the Council,in regard to a reduction in the lioense fee paid by real estate brokers~ ~ere read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, were received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, August 14, 1933. Adoption of Ordinance No. 410 N.S. Regulating Closing Hours of Barber Shops. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, Emergency Ordinance No. 410 New Series, regulating the time when Barber Shops may be kept open was adopted as read by the following vote: Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, ~alters, V..'ilson. Ayes: Boden, Noe.~. None. Absent: ~one. Adoption of Ordinance No. 411 N.S. Regulating Loud Speakers. Upon a motion by ~ilson, seconmed by Smith, Ordinance No. 411 New Series, prohibiting the maintenance or operation of loud speakers or amplifiers without a permit was adopted as read by the following vote: Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers, Walters, ~ilson. Ayes: Boden, Noes: None. Absent: None. Cancellation of Two Tango Game miceuses. A co~n~nication addressed to the Council by Sam Goldstein ~sking that the licenses issuea for the purpose of conducting Tango Games at 1608- 19th Street and 1322- 20th Street be cancelled was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, the request was accepted and ordered placed on file and the licenses revoked. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by ~artin, the Council adjourned. Mayo~o~ ~e C~ty of Bake~ sfield, ~a~]l[~'ornia. ATTEST: City C~d ~~-~y-~ .... Commcil of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, Calif~rnia~ ~. ~u~uot 21, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Co~mcil of the City ol' Bakersfield, California~ held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall st eight o~clock p.M. August 21, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist~ dartin, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular Meeting of August 14, 1933 were read and approved as read. Proposal Submitted by Hill Auditing Co. to Audit Books & Accounts for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,1934~ Accepted. This being the time set to take fumther action on proposal submitted to cover an audit of the City Books and Accounts for the six months period ending December 31, 1933 and JUne 30, 1934, upon a motion by Sollers, seconded by ~artin~ proposal submitt~by Hill Auditing Company to per- form the work for a total fee of Eive Hundred ($500.00) Dollars was accepted and all the following vote: Ayes: M~rtin, Smith, $oliers, Noes: B~den, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. other proposals rejected, by Gist. Reception of Letter from Bakersfield Chapter of the AmeriC~ D~d Cross re- Chiori~ators for ~wimming Fools. A coimmunication addressed to the Council by the Ba~fersfield Chapter of the American Red Cross, thanking them for including withJa the Budget an appropriation to provide ior chlorinators ±'or the swigmining pools was read and upo~ a motion by ~ae~ seconded by ¥~alters, was received an~ ordered placed on file. Allo%'~ance of Claims. Upon a motion bM ~Iarti~, seconded by Sollets, claims as audited by the Finance Committee v, ere all~we~ anm the Auditor was instructed to issue ~7arrants oD the Treasurer to cover same. Bakersfield, California~ Au~ust Zi~ 1933. Attorney ?.m.Hoar i~p~ointed to Represent the City Co~mcil on aecall [~atter. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollers, Attorney ~. E. Hoar was appointed to represent the City Council in the matter of a hearing in the Superior Court of mcrn County, pertaining to the filin~ of a petition for a recall election[ he to serve ~vithout pay in this matter. adjournment. Ui~on a motion by Martin~ seconded by Sollers~ the Council adjourned. ~yo~f tb~ ~ity of Bakersfield~ Calif. AT%=~ T: Cit~-Clerk ~n~ ex-~£j£j~jr~ Council of the City of Cali~'ornia. Bakersfie±d, California, August 28, ~9~3. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council o£ the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Co~cil Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock F. Present: Boden~ Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of August 21, 1933 were read and approved as read. August 28,1933. ~alters,V?ilson. City Auditor · ~ ~ n~tructea to Issue D · Warrant to Help etray Expenses of N. R. A. Campaign. ~r. W. L. Landsborough of the B~ ~ ' ~ .... rsflei~ Chamber of Commerce and ~r. ~alcolm Brock, County Chairman oi' the ~. R. A. Campaign, appeared before the Council and appealed £or assist~nce to help defray the expenses of the N. R. A. activities and upon a motion by 7~alters, seconded by Boden, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrsnt in the sum of Two ~ua~red-Fifty(~250.00) Dollars for this purpose· Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. 412 ,M.S. Upon a motion by Martmn, seconded by Sollers~ Ordi- nance No. 412 New Series, amending Section 1 of ~-~dinance No. 398 New Series,was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, ~artin, S~ith, Oollers, Walters~Witson. Noes: None. Aosent. None. City ~anager Authorized and Instructed to Execute Assumption of Liability Certificate--National Surety Cor~oration. Upon a motion by Walters, secondem by Boden, an assumption of Liability Certificate covering transfer of ~ia- bility from the National Surety Company to the ~ational Surety Corporation on Bond No. 3,457,841~ covering the operation of a Dodge Automobile by the Bakersfield ~ Kern Electric Railway Company was accepted and the City ~anager instructed to execute the Certificate on behalf of the City. Bakersfield, California, August 28, 1933. City Assessor Authorized to Attend Assessors Convention.' Upon a motion by ~oden, seconded by ~'~alters, the City Assessor was authorized to attend the Assessors Convention at Riverside on September 25, 26 and 27, 1933. Ad j ourinherit. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: City of Bakersfield,  ' Clerk of ~he Council of the City of Bakersfield, Caligmrnia. ~.l__i ornl =. Ba~{ersfield, Californian, ~ ~' oe~temoer 5, Minutes of the Regular r~.Teeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Caiifornis, i:etd in the Council Chamber of the City Hall st eight o'clock P. i~.Se~_~tember 5, Present: Boden, Gist, ~.~artin, omith, ~oll~rs, ¥,alters, ~ilson. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular i~eeting of ~Lugust 28, 1933 were read and approved as read. 1933. Petition from Iudependent Boot Blacks re-Boys Biacking Shoes V~ithout License. A communication addressed to the Council by the Independent Boot Blacks of Bal{ersfield, protesting against boys being allowed to shine shoes on the streets without paying a city license was read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, was received and ordered placed on file. August, oolle~s, Claim of ex-detective L.a.Canaday for Salary ~LJ_eged to be cue f9r August, t933--Piled. A Claim for ~160.00 filed on behalf of ex-oetective Canaday for wsges alleged to be due for the month o£ 1933 was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by was received and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Ordinance No. 413 N. S., Amending Salary Ordinance No. 398 N~S. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Sollaps, Ordi- nance No. 413 New Series, amenais~g Salary ordinance No. 398 New Series, pertaining to n'ages of Janitors, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollets, ~aiters, ~,ilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Attorney Instructed to Amend Section 112 of Taxation Or6. inance No. 30 N.S. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollets, the City' Attorney was instructed to amend Section 112 of Taxation Ordinance No. 30 New 6eries. Bakersfield, California, September Request l'or Removal of Names from i~ecall Petition, Filed. Communications £r,~m ~iiyrt!e l.iecham, ~.~rs. ~.stelle Gerson, ~illiam E. Sholar, Mrs. i~fannie I. Sholar, Rex E. ~mith and ~hil Galatas asking that their names be removed from a recall petition,now being circulated in the Sixth Ward, were read and upon a motion by Boaen, seconded by Smith, were received and ordered placed on file. ~-11ov.'ance of Claims. Upon a motion by ~lartin, seconded by m~th, claims as S ' sudited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the i~uditor was instructed to issue ~arrants on the Treasurer to cover same. City ~anager Instructed to Apply for Government Loan to Construct Septic Tank. Upon a motion by ~'~alters, seconded by Martin, the ci-zy ~lanager was instructed to make an application for a ~ov~rnuent ~oan to be used for the purpose of constructing a Septic Tank at the Sewer Farm. Ad j ournment. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Smith, the Co~ncil adjourned. ~ayor~i' t~e' Cit~ oi ~a~ersf~eld,--~alif. ~TTEST: City C -ler/~ and ex~~k oi' the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. California, September !1, :L93~ ~inutes City of Bakersfield, the City Hall at eight o~clock ~. i~. Present: Boden, Gist~ Martin, Smith, Absent: None. of the Regular meeting of the Coo3acil of the California, held in the Council Chamber of September 11, 1933. Sollers~ ~alters~ ~ilson. ~inutes of the Regular lgeeting of September 5, 1933 were read and approved as read. Judgment~ Costs, Interest~ Etc.~ £~ Pavor of ~rs. Zella G. Lufkin, Ordered Paid. Upon a motion by Sollets, seconded by Martin, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the stmn of six thousand ninety-nine dollars and twenty- to Mrs. Zella G. Lufkin, covering judg- the Czty of akerofzela~ toyether with Reception of City Treasurer,s Finan- cial Report for ~ujust, _i9,~3. nine cents ($6,099.29) ment rendered against costs, interest, etc. Upon a motion by ~&~tzn, seconded by Smith, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of August, 1933 %'.ss received and ordered placed on file. Claim Presented by' J. R. borsey for ~tary Alleged to be due to ~' - Nelson A. V~oods. A claim amounting to might HunaPed Eighty-three (i'$883.00) dollars, presented by J. ~. Dorsey a, ssignee of Nelson A. 7~oods and byle M. ¥,oods Nis v. ife, claiming salary alleged to be due to the said Nelson 3t. R~oods for services in the l. ire Depart- merit v~as read and upon a motion by ~?ilson~ secondea by Sotlers~ s~.me ~,'as received and ordered placea on rile [~nd the amtter w~s referred to the City ~,~anager and the City Att,~rney for investi- gation an6 recommendation. ,~e~iti~n Yrmu l~!ectors oZ Sixth ~,ard for Recall ~ iection---Elmer 2~lartin Council~',n ~' r_..(~ Certification of SuiTi- cid. nay by City Clerk Accepted. A petition sicnee bM electors of the Sixth Yard of the City of Bakersfie]d, eskimos a recall election be calleo in the Sixth ~ard for the m:rpose o~' submitting to the qualifieo electors of said Sixth %~ard the question as to v~hetber or not ~:]mer Martin shall be recal!e0 from the office of Councilm~.n of the city of Bakersfield was submitted, together v,ith s certifi- cation of the City Clerk, certil'yhn~: to the suiTiciency of said ?etition, all in conpli~,nce with the provisions of &ection 93, of tile Charter of the City of B~kersfieta. At this time ~,~r. Elmer ~'~lartin %;'as also served with a notice of the filing of the petition as provided in Section 93 of the Charter. Upon a motion by Martin, seconCe{~ by Boden, the petition mentioned above, together with the Certification of sufficiency by the City' ~lerk, were accepted and orcered placed on file. i~[otinn to Have ~mes ?trioken from ~ecall Petition %~'itharavm. It was moved by MartEn, secm~aeo by ,Smith, that reque~:ts submittea by thirteen (13) electors of the Oixth %'~rd to have their names v~ithorawn from the recall petition filed on this da. te ;~;ith the Council be gramted a?m that the names be stricken from Mr. i~arti~ then v;ithdrew Lis motion with the c,m:'ent the petition. ~2on a motion by ;,,'~artin, secoi,_dea by Sollets, the Oouncml aojourned. ~.,~ay~ oz' ~the City o~' Bad[ersz'ield~ Cal. City '-~ .~ - _%.~--.e. " '~ .- of Oi ~ r~d~~,,~, the Council n ..... ~:.- lfOr~la. of the City of B~-~=ersfmelu~ 0-n' ~ !10 2inures of the h(,gLtl!ar ~-~:t~nk' o~' tNe Ccureil 31 the Ci~.y of Bskersfield, Ca~iL£'~rni~, held in the Coune, il the City Hall st eight o~c]ock P.M. Oe~tember ZS, 2.933. Present: Boden, "'- ulst~ ~ bsent: None. Ninute s or the ReJul.',r 11ectin&~ of September ].1, ]933 v;eFe reeci 8~rld approved s s read. Adopti,,n of }rdinance No. z~l4 N.S.~ ~ixin-- all De-if?,~ Nc, t~ Nm~loyees. U~on 8 motion by iiartln~ sec}noe¢~, by ~ollers~ ,~roi- nance No. 414 New $eries~ fixing the compensation rate employees v;~s 8Oopte¢i ss r~ad ~,y the ?o].]ov, ill~ Yore: Ayes: Beden~ Gist~artln~ Omith~Sollcrs~halters~¥i2son. Noes: None. Absent: None. No P}eurins ¥e.. ireo l~e~ore Colmission 'Ojr Oity en Applicstions 19065 ana 19066. Upon a R~otion by Boden~ secono. ea by MaFtin~ the ~:ttoi. ney ,.~as instructed to advise the 6t~te RailI. o{~d Comn~issien that no heaping is oesirs~d b;~ the City of 8ak~srield on ~ppli- eations 19065 ~nd 19066~ pertainin{l to the so}]inS ~.na leasing or certain prop(rties by the Bs~ke:rsJl'ieJd & i{el'n al~ctric Lailv. ay Coredany arc the ban Joaquin Li.._iht & Po"~er OoPpoP&d.ion ~.nd the silo by the San doaquin ai~;ht e ~o,,'er ~)or.,orstion to V. N. ~!ickelberry of capit,ll stock if the ~a:~crsri6.]d }: ,{urn f,}lectric Rai].v:a~y Uo}npany. A!lov. ence of Clr~ims. Upon a motion by lisFti. n~ secoNaea by bRIith~ c13i~s as auaited by the }inance Co~m~ittee yore allov;ed ana the Auditor %'/as instrn. otec to issue v~aPPants on the Tr~l~sllrer to Cover same. Appointment of ¥felfare Co~nission. Upon a motion by .,'Isrtin, seconoea by l.',slters, the fotlo¥.in~ t~ere appointed ' '~ ~ Commissioners ±'~r a term years: 7'ard No. ~I,~m~ 1 -~Ps. i~[srss Veerhies 2 ~. ~. Shelton 2 B.C. Jones 2: ~,Lrs. Lrma Pa~yne 5 E. i;. Lo~g _.~. An~a ,~. Tuttle 7 f.. A. like of A(i{! r e S S i014 ~{entucky StPeet S16- 30th d~treet IS20 Chestr, r Ave. 2311- 19th Street. ,!028 Tru},ton Ave. 226 Olean~,er Ave. ,%~-4 K Street i',[atter of Calling a Recall Election in i~ixth ~ard Postponed for One Week. i/pen a motion %Y mar{Ln, secondea by Sellers, the calling of a recall election ir the. ['i~ath '.ard of the Uity of Ba~ersrield as petitioned for by the electors in that %~'ard, riled ¥.ith the Council on September !1, 1933 was post~.onem for one week by the. following vote: Ayes: f,~artin~ Smith, So!lers, dist. Noes: Boden~ ~}alters~ kilson. Ab~ ont. None. Ad j ournl~ent. Upon a motion by R~ilson, Council adjourned. secondea by Martin, the '=- C~rk aria ex off mcrae Ole~k the Council of the CitM of Saksrsfiel. d. i ~.1 .......e~c,, Cali!'}rnia October 2, i933. Noes: ilartin, Absent: None. i,linutes of the hea, ular }.feeting of the Council of tae City of B .,~ez~.f~eld, a:mforn~a held in the Cotmcil Chamber of the City Hall at emgnt o~clock S. ~t October 2, ~9s~. Present: Boden~ dist, *~fartin~ ~mzta, ~ol_~r~:~ ~}s~tters,~..'itson. Absent: None. ~Iinutes of the Regular ~'?feeting of September ~5, 1933 v, ere read snd ap:~roved as read. ~.~otion to Set Oetober 31, 19~3 as date for Recall Electi.~n in 3i:~th .:~r{i Pails to '~ P~SS · It was moved by Bo~_en~ seconded b~ 1A, alters~ that October 31, 1933 be set as the date on ,.~hich u recall election shall be ne!a in ' '' ~ ' ~ the ~mxtn ~,'ur~ of the City a.f Bakersfield petitioned fsr in a Recall Petition filed with the Council September 11~ 1933 and that an Election Procla~a~tion be or0ered to cover. The motion f~[led to carry by the ~'ollowh~g vote: .~yeo. boden, ~alters~ ?~ilson. Smith~ Solters, Gi:~t. Tuesday October 24, 1933 Fixed as date for Hol~iin6 Rec~11 El~ction ~_n .Jixth Upon a motio}~ by M~'~rtin~ sec.=naed by Smith, Tuesmay October 24, 1933 was fixed as the d~:te I¥,r hol{:ing 8 ~iecall alection in the Sixth Ward in compliar~ee nith Recall Petition filed ;~ith the Co-~cil on September il, 1933 and the }lechion Proclamation was ordered to cover. The motion was csrried bs= the following vote: Ayes: Martin~ Smith, Sellers, Gist. Noes: 8oden~ ?.'alters, Wilson. Absent: None. City Attorney instructed to Prepare Resolution of Intention to Close Alley in Block 287, Bakersfield. In com~}liar~ee mtn re%u~st submitted b?/ the ~ern County Board of o - · . , ~upervmao~s, upon a motion by dartin, seconded bM ~mmth, the City Attorney ,',~s instructed to prep~re a Resolu- tion .of Inte~ation to close the alley in ~,tocx 287, Be ~e~..o~melm. California Oct-' · so,=r 2, Ion3. City Auditor AuthorizeO and Instructed to I~sue '..~rrant to No D Lay and $tora~e Company. Upon a motion by ~oden~ seconded by Sollers~ the City Auditor was authorized and instr~cted to issue a warrant for Four (~4.00) Dollars in favor of No ~ Lay ~oving and Storage Company, due to overch~r!~e on tr~ck ~icense No. 1151. {Pity Clerk InstructeO to 7, dvortise t'or rroposals to Furnish an¢i Install One Turbine rump and ~otor at East- side ~ark. Upon a moti}n by S aihh, sec'naed by ~artin, the City Clerk was instructed to ~- ['or ~ids to furnish and install ~aver Li se one Turbine P~mp and i~btor at L~otsmme Park. City Clerk Instructed to Advertise for Proposals to Furnish One Automo- bile [~or ~olmce Department. Upon a ~otion by l,.'ilson, seconde~ by :~lartin~ the ~ity Clerk was instructed to advertise for sealed .~ro[~osals to furnish ~.~e rive Passenger Sedan for use by the Police Separtment, the bidders to also state the amount of allov,,ance orfered z'or one ~ive Passenger Ford Touring C~r. Adoption of Urdinance No../+15 N.S.~ ~mendiag era%induce No. 30 Neu, Series. U~)on a motion by Boden~ seconded by Smith, 0 ralxanee i,io. ,/+15 New Series, amending Sections 112 anO 113 of Tsxation Ordinance No. 30 New Series~ was aoopted as rede by the follou~ing w}t e: Aye.s: Boden, Gist, iiarti~,~ Smith, Soilors, ~'alters, ~,ilso~_~. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Attorney Instructed to Frepare 0r6inance neguirin~ Re~istretion or Persons Convicted of Certain ,r~mes. Upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by ~alters~ the City Att:~raey was instructed to prepare an 0ro. inance requiring the registration of all persons convicted of certain crimes, similar to t?:e Orainance adopted by the Boara of Supervisors of Los Angeles Cotumty on ~eptember ll, 19,23. Ba~zersfield~ California~0ctober ~.I, Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, secouded by ~artin, aaj ourned. 1933. the Council o~' 7f tt[~ -Cit--~/ ]o-~~-~gkersfield, ATTEST: Czty Clerk and e~ ~f~zcmo Cmmcit of the Czty of Bakersfield, Calmforn~a. Bakersfield, California, October 9, 1933. City City Hall at eight otclock p. Present: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the of Bakersfield, California held in the Council Chamber of the ~. October 9, 1933. Smith,Sollers, ~alters,Wilson. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of October 2, 1933 were read and approved as read. Opening Sealed Proposals to Furnish P~O and Motor ~or Eastside ~ark. This being the time set to open sealed prmposals received to furnish and install one turbine pump and motor at Eastside Park, upon a motion by Walters, seconded by ~artin, all proposals were publicly opened, examined and' declared. Action on Proposals to Furnish Pump and Motor Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Jartin, action on proposals received to furnish and install one turbine pump and motor at Eastside Park was deferred until the next regular meeting of the Council and the proposals referred to the City ~anager for recommendation. Opening Sealed Proposals to Furnish One Automobile for Use in the Police Department. This being the time set to open sealed proposals received to cover the purchase of one five passenger sedan for use in the Police Department, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith, all proposals received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on Proposals to Furnish One Automobile Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Wilson, action on proposals received covering the proposed purchase of one automobile for use in the Police Department was deferred until the next regular meeting and the proposals referred to the City ~anager for recommendation. Bakersfield, California October 9, 1933. Adoption of Resolution Directing the Supt. of Streets to Lake and File a Re-assessment of Street District No. 503. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Wilson, a resolution directing the Superintendent of Streets to make and file a re-assessment covering the cost and expenses of the improvement of Street District No. 503 was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adoption Of Resolution Employing A. S. ~onroe to Assist City Offi- cials Prepare a Re-assessment of Street District No. 503. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Martin, a resolu- tion employing A. S. Monroe to assist City Officials to make and file a re-assessment of Street District No. 503 was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Martin, Smith, Sollers, Walters,Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 613, re-closing of Alley in Block 287, Bakersfield. Ayes: Boden, Gist, Noes : None. Absent: None. Upon a motion by ~artin, seconded by Boden, Resolu- tion of Intention No. 613, proposing to close the alley in Block 287, Bakersfield was adopted as read by the following vote: ~artin, Smith, Sollers,Walters,Wilson. Reception of City Treasurer's Report for september, 1933. Upon a motion by Nartin, seconded by Sollers, the City Treasurerts Financial Report for the month of September, was received and ordered placed on file. 1933 Bakersfield, California, October, 9, 1933. Filing of City Clerk~s ~ertificate Showing Candidates Qualifying for Recall Election in Sixth Ward on October 24~ 1933. In compliance with Section 78 of the Charter, the City Clerk at this time filed with the Council a Certificate showing that Alfred Siemon and Chas. E. Wakefield Jr. are qualified as candidates to appear on the Recall Ballot to be used at a Recall Election to be held in the Sixth ward in the City of Bakersfield on October 24, 1933, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, the City Clerkts Certificate was accepted and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Election Proclamation for Recall Election in Sixth Ward on October 24, 1933. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Sollets, an Election Proclamation calling a Recall Election in the Sixth ~ard in the City of Bakersfield on October 24, 1933 was adopted as read by the following vote: Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers~ Walters, Wilson. Ayes: Boden~ Noes: None. Absent: None. Election Officers at Recall Election in Sixth Ward to Receive Five Dollars. Upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by Sollers, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue to each Election Officer serving at the Recall Election to be held in the Sixth Ward on October 24, 1933 a warrant for Five ($5.00) Dollars. Co~nittee Appointed to Investigate and Recommend Changes in Ward Boundaries. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Boden, the Mayor was requested to appoint three councilmen as a committee to investigate and recommend advisable changes in Ward boundaries. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Smith, Boden and Wilson on the Cor~ittee. Bakersfield, California, Allowance of Claims. October 9, 1933. Upon a motion by artzn, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. · ~ /-~t' California. ~aY~'f the' C~y of Bakersfield, ATTEST: C~grk an~io Clerk of the Council o f the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, October 16, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular '~e<~ting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. ~. Present: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Smith, Absent: None. October 16, 1933. Sollets, V~alters, Ninutes of the Regular ~eeting of October 9, were read and approved as read. Wilson. 1933 Action on Proposals to Furnish and Install Turbine Pump and ~otor at Eastside Park Deferred One Further ~eek. This being the time set to take further action on proposals received to furnish and install one turbine pump and motor at Eastside ~ark, upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, action on this matter was deferred for one further week for investigation. Contract Awarde0 Hubbard's Garage to Furnish Automobile for Use in Police Department. This being the time set to take further action on proposals received covering the proposed purchsse of an automobile for use in the Police Department~ upon a motion by Sollets, seconeed by Smith, the proposal submitted by Hubbard's Garage, offering to furnish one Plymouth Standard Six Sedan for $757.75, less an allowance of $75.00 for the old Ford touring car was accepted a~d all other bids rejected. Recommendations to Construct Subway for School Children Under Union Avenue, at t7th Street. Communications from the Parent Teacher's Association of the Fremont School and the Exchange Club of Bakersfield, recommending the construction of a Subway under the Union Lvenue Highway at 17th Street for use by school children was read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, were received and ordered placed on file, action on this matter to be taken as soon as possible. Bakersfield, California, October 16, 1953. City Attorney to Prepare an ~endment to Taxation Ordinance Eo. 30 N. S.~ Decreasing Tax Penalties. Upon a motion by Boaen~ seconded by Sollers, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to taxation Ordinance No. 30 New Series, decreasing the penalty on the first installment of taxes from 10~ to 8% and on the total taxes unpaid April 20th. of each year from 5% to 3%. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Smith~ Council adjourned. the ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of B ~ersfield, alli0rnlo., California. Bakersfield, California, October 23, 1933. Minutes of the Regular ~eeting of th~ Council of the City of Bakersfield, Californianheld in the Council Chsmber of the City Hall at eight o~clock ?. ~. October 23, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Smith, Sollers, ~alters,~ilson. Absent: None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 16, 1933 were read and approved as read. Action on Froposals to Furnish and Install One Turbine Pump and ~otor at Eastside Park Deferred One Further Week. This being the time set to again consider proposals submitted~ offering to furnish and install one turbine pump and motor at Eastside ~ark~ upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ~artin, action on this matter was again deferred for one week. Proposed Change in Taxation Ordinance No. ~0 N.S. to Cover Redemption Penalties. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconaed by ~mith, the ~ayor was requested to appoint a committee of three to investigate tae advisability of amending ~ taxation ordinance No. 30 New Series, pertaining to decreasing penalties on delinquent taxes. The ~ayor appointed Councilmen Walters, Boden and Smith on the Committee. Request from Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 20, to Exempt License on ~restling Bouts. A petition presented by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 20, asking that the present License Ordinance Fee .~or conducting wrestling bouts be eliminated for such time as these bouts are conducted under the ausMices of the Disabled America]~ Veterans. Upon a motion by ~ollers, seconded by ~mith, the communication was received and ordered placed on file. City Attorney to Amend License Ordi- nance Decreasing License Fee on ~restling Bouts. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Wilson, the Cindy Attorney was instructea to prepare an amendment to License Ordi- nance No. 391 New Series, to provide for a mecrease in the License Fee to conduct Wrestling and Boxing Bouts to $7.50 per quarter.. Bakersfield, California, October 23, 1933. Adoption of Ordinance No. 416 N.S. re- Registration of Criminals. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Martin, Ordinance No. 416 New Series, requiring persons convicted of certain crimes to register in the office of the Chief of Police was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Martin,Smith, Sollers,Walters,~ilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Clerk Instructed to Ask for Bids for Repaving Portions of North Chester ~venue and West 19th Street. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Eartin, the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids to Cover the proposed repaving of North Chester Avenue and West 19th Street, caused by the abandonment of the Car Tracks thereon, the Specifications of the work to be furnished by the City Engineer. Proposed Charter Amendment Election Covering Election of Councilmen at Large. Upon a motion by Sollets, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution to provide for an Election to be held in conjunction with the State W£de Elec- tion on December 19, 1933, to Submit to the voters oi' the City a proposition to amend the City Charter ~roviding for the Election of Councilmen at large, each Ward of the City to be represented. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: ~artin, Smith, Sollers, Gist. Noes: Boden, Walters, Wilson. Absent: None. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by i~artin, seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Co~aittee were allowed and the Aumitor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by ~artin, Council adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Co~ancil of the City of Bakersfield, California. the M~y of the City of Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield, California, October 30, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight otclock P. ~. Present: Boden, Gist, ~artin, Smith, Absent: None. October 30, 1933. Sollers, ~'alters, ~ilson. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of October 23, 1933 were read and approved as read. Canvass of Returns of Recall Election Held in Sixth Ward, October 24, 1933. This being the time set to Canvass the returns of the Recall Election held in the Sixth ~ard on gctober 24, 1933, the returns were canvassed by the Council and upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Sollers, the following were declared to be the official results: Number of Votes cast for the Recall of Elmer ~artin 1075 Votes cast against the Recall of Elmer ~artin 626 Votes cast for Alfred Siemon 839 Votes cast for Chas. E. Wakefield Jr. 594 Alfred Siemon Declared Elected as Councilman to Represent Sixth Ward for Unexpired Term. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by ~artin, ~r. Alfred Sicmort was declared elected as Councilman of the Sixth Ward for the unexpired term of Mr. Elmer ~artin~ recalled. ~r. Alfred Siemon at this time took his official oath of office and was seated as Councilman. Winthroath Pumps Ltd., Awarded Contract to Furnish & Install Turbine ~ump & ~otor at Eastside Park. This being the time set to again consider ~roposals submitted~ covering the proposed installation of a t~rbine pump and motor at Eastside ~ark, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Boden, proposal submitted by Winthroath Pumps, Ltd., offering to furnish and install complete, exclusive of wiring, one Turbine ~np and ~otor at Eastside Park in accordance with the specifications sub- mitted with the bid for a total sum of $1115.85, less an allowance of ~170.00 for the old plunger pump and general electric lO horse power motor'at Eastside ~ark, was accepted and all other bids rejected.. Bakersfield, California, October 30, 1933. Adoption of Ordinance No. 417 N.S., Amending License Ordinance re- Wrestling & Boxing. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Smith, ~rdinance No. 417 New Series, amending License Ordinance No. 391 New Series, decreasing the License Fee for conducting Wrestling and Boxing contests to ~15.00 per quarter was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Noes: None. Absent: None. Gist, Siemon, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Adoption of Ordinance No. 418 N.S., re-Penalties on Current Taxes. Upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by Sollers, ~rdinance No. 418 New Series, decreasing penalties on current taxes was adopted as read by the following vote: Siemon, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. yes. Boden, Gist, Noes: None. Absent: None. Petition from Retail Magazine Dealers re- Prohibiting the Sale of ~agazines Except by Those Having City Licenses. A petition signed by sixteen retail magazine dealers of the City, asking that an 0rdinance be adopted prohibiting the sale of all magazines within the City Limits, except by those who have City Licenses, was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, the petition was received and ordered placed on file and referred to the City ~anager for investigation. Failure of Passage of Resolution Proposing Special Election for Charter Amendment on December 19, 1933. It was moved by Sollers, seconded by Smith, that a Resolution proposing a Charter D~endment, covering the Election of Councilmen at large instead of by Wards, be voted upon at an Election to be held in conjunction with the State Wide Elec- tion of December 19, 1933 be adopted as read. The Resolution failed to be adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Smith, Sollers, Gist. Noes: Boden, Siemon, V~alters~ Wilson. Absent: None. Ba~ersf!ela~ California, October 30, 1933. City Attorney to Prepare Emergency Ordinance r~-Delinquent Tax Penalties. The Committee of the Council appointed to investigate the advisability of changing our ~resent Taxation Ordinance to comform to the present State Law, covering the collection of delinquent taxes, reported that it was their recommendation that an Emergency Ordinance be prepared similar to Section 3817~ of the the State Political Code and that provisions be made for the payment of delinquent taxes of one year or more. Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Smith, the Committee's re~ort was accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance in accordance with the report. City ~anager Instructed to Adequately "Si~n" Union Avenue for Protection of ~chool Children. Mr. J. H. Thornber appeared before the Council on behalf of the construction of a Subway under Union Avenue near the inter- section at 17th Street for Fremont School Chilaren to use, and after some discussion, upon a motion by c;iemon~ seconded by mmith, the City Manager was instructed to place adequate traffic signs on Onion Avenue as a protection for School Children attending ~remont School until such time as the crossing can be protected by better means. City Manager to Investignite and Ascertain Approximate Cost of Pedestrian ~ubway ~nder Union Avenue aria Also Cost of Ade- quate Protection for Hawthorne School Ckildren. Upon a motion by Bedart, seconded by Sicmen, the City ~anager was instructed to ascertain the approximate cost of the construction of a pedestrian Subway ~der Union Avenue for the protection of Fremont School Children and also the approxmiate cost of providing better protection for school chilaren attending Hawthorne School. adjourned. ~djourmnent. U~on a motion by V~alters~ seconded by Smith, the Council ATTEST: /~ City Clerk and ex-offi~o Clerk el the Council of the City of B ~,~ersl~eld, California. Bakersfield, C~llfornl~, November 6, 1953. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calil'ornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. ~. November 6, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Siemon, Smith, Sollers, Halters, Wilson. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular Meeting of October 30, 1955 were read and approved as read. City Clerk Ordered to Readvertise for Bids to Repave North Chester Avenue and West 19th Street, Over Car Tracks. This being the time set to open proposals covering the repaving of portions of North Chester Avenue and West 19th Street, over the car tracks, upon a motion bM Walters, seconded by Wilson, proposal received from Heuser & Garnett was ordered returned un- opened, and the City Clerk instructed to re-advertise for bids on this work. ~ity Auditor Ordered to Issue Warrant to American Legion for Street Decora- tions on Armistice Day. Upon a motion by ~ilson, seconded. by Boden, the City ~uditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $75.00 to the ~'rank S. Reynolds i~ost No. 26, of the American ~egion to he used for the decorating of City Streets on Armistice Day. City ~ttorney to Give Opinion re- Proposed Approval of the Routing of Certain State Highway in the City. A Resolution proposing to approve the routing of certain State HighwaySin the City, as requested by the State Lepartment of Public Works, was read and after some discussion, upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Sollets, the City Attorney was instructed to present his opinion to the Council at their next regular meeting relative to the legal status of this matter. Adoption of Emergency 0rminance No.419 N.S., amending Penalties, etc. on Delinquent Taxes. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Solters, Emergency Ordinance No. 419 New Series, relating to the temporary remission of penalties, costs and interest on delinquent taxes was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Siemon~ Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bakersfield, Cali£ornia, November 6, 1933 Adoption of Ordinance No. 420 N.S., Amending Daily Rate Urdinance No. 414 N.S. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Wilson, Ordinance No. 420 New Series, amending Ordinance No. 414 New Series, pertaining to the compensation to be paid certain daily rate employees was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Siemon, Smith, Sollers, Walters, Wilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Acceptance of AuGit Report Submitted By Chas. H. Petersen & Co. for Six ~onths Ending June 30, 1933. An Audit Report submitted by Chas. H. Petersen & Co., covering an audit of the books and accounts for the six months period ending June 30, 1933 was read and upon a motion by Boden~, seconded by Walters, was accepted and ordered placed on file. City Attorney to Give Opinion on Legality of Awarding to Hill Auditing to Audit Books. A communication addressed to the Council by Chas. H.Petersela & Co.~ pertaining to the awarding of the contract to the Hill Auditin~ Company on August 21, 1933, covering an audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, was read and upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Boden~ the City Attorney was instructed to furnish an opinion. as to whether or not the Charter provisions have been complied with in making this award. Reception of Communication from City of Burbank, Pertaining to a Proposed re- Hearing before the Supreme Court re- Delinquencies ~nder Improvement Bond Act of 1915. A communication addressed to the Council by the Council of the City of Burbank and the Council of the City of Lakeport, asking that the City Attorney attend a Conference to be held in Los Angeles on November 10th., relative to an application for a reheating before the State Supreme Court, pertaining to the delinquencies under tlae Improvement Bond Act of 1915 zas read and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Boden, was received and ordered placed on file. Bakersfield, California, November 6~ 1933. as audited by the Finance Committee were Auditor was instructed to issue warrants cover same. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Smith, claims allowed and the on the Treasurer to City Manager to Contact State High- way Commission re-State Aid in Cons- tructing Two Pedestrian Subways. Upon a motion by Boden, sec~nded by Siemon, the City ~anager was instructed to contact the State Highway Commission~ asking that the State help in some way to defray the expenses to be incurred in the constructinn of two pedes- trian subways for school children. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Siemon, the Council adjourned. the City of Bakersfield, ATTEST:  ~ r Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield~ California. Californi~t. Bakersfield, California, November 13, 1933. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of the Council of the City of $a~ersfield, California~ held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock ?. ~. November 13, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist, Siemon,Smith, Sollers~ Walters~ Wilson. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular ~eeting of November 6, 1933 were read and approved as read. Opening Proposals--Repaving Portions of Chester Ave. & 19th Street Over Street Car Tracks. This being the time set to open sealed proposals receiw~d to cover the proposed repaving of portions of ~orth Chester Avenue and West 19th Street over the Street Car Tracks, upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Sollers, the two proposals received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Action on Repaving Proposals Deferred for One Week. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, action on proposals received to cover the repaving of portions of ~orth Chester Avenue and West 19th Street was deferred until the regular meeting of ~ovember 20~ 1933 and referred to the City ~anager, City Engineer and City Attorney for recommendation. State Division of Highways Requested to Expedite the ¥~idening and Otherwise Improving of Union Avenue. It having been called to the attention of the Council that an appropriation of ~'ifty-five Thousand ($55,000.00) Dollars has been made by the State to be used for the purpose of widening and otherwise improving Union Avenue south of the intersection with Golden State Avenue~ upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Siemon, the City Nanager was instructed to contact the State Division of Highways and request that the work be expedited as much as possible. Protest re-Distribution of Advertising Matter. A communication from h. R. ¥~edge, calling the attention of the Council to alleged violation of Ordinance No. 19 New Series~ regulating the distribution of advertising matter was read and upon a motion by Siemon~ seconded by ~'ilson, the matter was referred to the Cit~z Manager with instructions to see that the ~olice Department enforce the provisions of this Ordinance. Bakersfielm~ California~ November 13, 1933. Communication ~rom Bakersi'ield School Board re-Underpass ~cross Union i~venue at Eremont School. A communication addressed to the Council by the Bakers- field School Board, stating that the School District favors complete cooperation with the Council in the matter of establishing an underpass across Union Avenue near the intersection of 17th street for the purpose of protecting school children, an~ the aFpoint- ment of Elmer F. Karpe a Member of the Board to confer with the Council on this matter was read~ and upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by Smith, the communication was accepted and ordered placed on file. City Manager to Submit rroject gltatements Covering Contemplsted Highway Improvements for Bie_ranium ~nding July 1, 1935. Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Smith, the City ~anager was instructed to confer with the City planning Commission and to submit to the Council a project statement for approval covering contemplated improvements to be made to certain Highways within the City for the Biennium ending July 1, 1935, to be paid for by the one-quarter (¼~) cent gas tax apportionment from the State. Adoption of Resolution Designating Certain City Streets as State Highway. Upon a motion by Siemon~ seconde~ by Boden, a Eesolu- tion approving the routing of certain State Highways within the as read by the following vote: oiemon, Smith,Sollers, ~alters, Wilson. City was adopted Ayes: Boden,Gist, Noes: None. Absent: None. Communication from Kern County Chamber of Commerce re-Use of Public Buildings for Communistic furposes. A communication addressed to the Co~cil by the Kern County ~hamber of Commerce, opposing the use of any public builaing for meetings of a communistic nature ¥~as rea~ and u~sn a motion by Yilson, seconded by ~mith~ %as received and oruered p±~ced on file. Bakersfield, California, NoYember 13, 1933 ~.~ Acceptance of Invitation from Veterans of Foreign Wars to Attend Insta!~lation Ceremonies. An invitation extenaed to the Council by the Local Fost of the Veterans of Foreign Bars, inviting that body to attend tlhe joint installation of the newly elected officers of the ?ost on November lSth. was read, and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Boden, the invitation was accepted with thanks and as many of the Councilmen as can be present, were requested to attend. Reception of City Treasurerls Report for October, 1933. Upon a motion by Boden, seco~]ded by Wilson, the City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of October, 1933 was received and ordered placed on file. Cancellation of Contract With Hill Auditing Company to Audit the City Books and Accounts for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1934. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Siemon, the action of the Council of August 21, 1933, accepting the proposal submitted by the Hill Auditing Company of Bakersfield to nudit the Books a~nd Accounts of the City for the Fiscal Zear ending June 30, 1934 was rescinded, the City Attorney having informed the Co%mcil that in his opinion the action of the Council in awarding the Contract to the Hill Auditin6 Company was not valid, due to the Hill Auaiting Company not beln~ qualified Certified Public Accountants as provided in Section 41 of the City Charter. Contract A~arded Chas. H. Petersen & Co., Certified Public Accountants to Audit Books and Accounts for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1934. Upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by Wilson, the proposal submitted by Chas. H. Petersen & Company, Certified ~ublic Account- ants, to audit the books and accsunts of the City for the six months periods ending December 31~ 1933 and June 30, 1934 for a total sum of $490.00 for both Audits was accepted. Bakersfield, California, November 13, 19~3. City Clerk Instructed to Advertise l'or Bids on Jne Five Passenger Sedan for rolice Department. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Wilson, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for proposals to furnish the City with one Five £assenger Sedan for use in the Police Depart- ment. Froposed Amendment to License Ordi- nance Limiting Time of Selling Out Sales of Merchandise. Upon a motion by ~ilson, seconded by Smith, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the License Ordinance to provide for a time limit on sales of merchandise, where the entire stock is advertised to be sold, also an amend- ment providing that no new stock shall be purchased for such sales. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Bo~en, the Council,adjourned. ATTEST: ~Iayc of the City of Bakersfield, Cali£c~.nia City Clerk and ~-officio Clerk of' the Council of the City of Ba~ersfield, California. Bakers~lela~ Ca~mfornl~, i~ovember 20, 1933. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Caiifornia~ ~eld in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o~clock ~. M. November 20, 1933. Present: Boden, Gist~ Siemon, Smith, Sollers, ~alters, ~ilson. Absent: None. ~inutes of the Regular Meeting o£ ~ovember 13, 1933 ~ere read and approYed as read. Acceptance of Proposal of Union Paving Co. for Repaving Portions of North Chester Ave- nue and V~est 19th Street 0~er Car Tracks. This being the time set to again consider proposals s~- mitted~ covering the repaving of portions of North Chester AYenue and ~est 19th Street over the car tracks thereon~ u~on a motion by ~alters~ seconded by Sollets, the proposal submitted by the ~nion ~avin~ to perform the work for ~,795.00 ~as tion of the Council that the proposal was the lo~est and best ~d. accepted, it being .the determina- submitted by the Union Paving Co. Proposals Covering Purchase of Automobile for ~olice Department Rejected and Returned Unopened. This being the time fixed to open sealed proposals to coyer the proposed purchase of ~ne Five Passenger ~edan for use in the Police Department, a protest submitted by the Valley CheYrolet Co.~, relative to the specifications was ~resented and upon a motion by Boden~ seconded by Smith~ ~il bids submitted were rejected and ordered returned unopened. City Clerk Instructed to Readvertise £or Bids to Furnish ~ne Five Passenger Seda~ for ~olice Department. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to readvertise for bids to furnish One Fi~e Passenger Sedan for use by the Police Department in accordance with specifications to be furnished by the City ~anager. Baxersfield, California, November 20, 1933. Action on Proposed New ouboivision Map Regulation Ordinance Deferred One ~eek. ~r. John ~. Heard, attorney representing the Res~lty Board of Bakersfield, appesred before the Council and submitted a proposed orainance regulating the filing of maps, etc., on any new subdivision and presented to the Council an oral argu- ment on behalf of the adoption of the ordinance. J~fter some discussion, upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Boden, action on this matter was deferred for one week for investigation and the City Engineer was instructea to be present at the next regular meeting with his recommendations on this matter. City Attorney to Prepare Resolution Endorsing the Central Valley ~ater rroject to be Voted upon December 19,1933. Upon a motion by walters, seconded by Boden, the City A~torney was instructed to prepare a Resolution endorsing the legislation, pertaining to the Central Valley ~ater rroject to be voted upon by electors of the ~tate of California on December 19, 1933. Proposed Amendment to Dance Regulation 0rminance Providing for Closing of Public Dance Halls at One 0~Clock A.~. A proposed ordinance amending dance regulation Ordi- nance No. 171 New Series, providing that all dances shall be stopped and discontinued and all public dance halls shall be closed at One 0~clock A.~. instead of Twelve O~ctoc~ ~t~night, was read and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by V~ilson, the ~rdinance was referred to the City Attorney for his approval. Adoption of Ordinance No. 421 N.S., Amending License Ordinance No. 391 N.S., Pertaining to "Sell Out Sales". Upon a motion by %~ilson, seconded by Smith, Ordinance No. 421 New Series, Amending License Ordinance No. 391 New Series, to provide a limit of sixty days on "Sell Out Sales" and also providing that no new stock shall be added during the period of such sales was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Siemon, Smith, Sollets, Walters, ~ilson. Noes: None. Absent: None. Bakersfield, Call~ornl..., N~vember 20, 1932. Request for Refund of 1932-33 Tax Penalty Denied. A petition submitted by the Special Service Transportation Corporation of Bakersfield, asking for a refund of ~9.94, representin~ the Tax Penalty paid on 1932-33 Taxes was read, and upon a motion by Boden, seconded by ~mith, the petition was ~enied and ordered placed on file. City Attorney to Attend ~eeting of City Attorneys at Glendale re-Liquor Regula- tion and License. Upon a motion by Siemon, secondea Uy Bodcn, City Attorney Osborn was instructed to attend a meeting o~' City ~ttorneys ~.t Glendale on, or about, November 24, to obtai~ inz*ormation relative to the regulation ~n¢~ license of liquor sales after D ecemoer 5, Proprietors of Three Rooming Houses Cited to Appear to Show Cause Why ~'ermits Should ~ot Be Revoked. A reco~nendation submitted by 3~cting Chief of ~olice, O. G.Heckmann, that steps be taken to revoke permits to conauct and operate certain rooming houses in the City was read, and upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to issue Citations to Marjorie Johnstone, operating the "Europe Hotel" at 2024 L Street, Theresa Summers, operating the "Central Rooms" at 1201- 20th Street and Josephine Fielas, operating the "St.~nne Hotel" at 1912 K Street, to appear before the Council at eight o~clock ~.M. Monday, November 27, 1933 an¢% at that time show cause, if any they may have, why the permits to operate and conduct such rooming houses should not be revoked. Committee Appointed to investigate Froposed Change in License f'ees. A communication from H. H. Smith, City License Collector, recommending a number of changes in the ~icense Ordinance, w~:s read and there being no objection the ~ayor appointed Councilmen. Siemon, Smith and Somen as a Conm~ittee to %york in conjunction ¥~ith the City [~anager and License Collector relative to the advisability of making changes in existing Licenses aria to report their £inmings to the Council. 1'~4 ~ ~ '~ ~ Ba.~ersfiei% C~llIornla, November 20~ 1933. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Smith, e!aims as audited ~;y the Finance committee were allowed and the instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to Auditor was cover same. i~ayor Authorized to Attend ~ieeting of Civil Works Administration at San Francisco. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Siemon, the ~ayor was authorized and instructed to attend a meeting of the Civil ¥~orks Administration at San Francisco on November 21st. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Smith, the Council adjourned. ATTEST: May of City of Bakersiield, Calif. City Clerk and e~'-officio Clerk of the Council of the Cmty of a-~ers~zelm, Califor~ia. ~ ~ Bakersfiela, C~llfornla, November 27~ 1933. Minutes of the Reaular i~eeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield~ California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight oTclock ?. Present: Boaen~ ul~t~ ~;iemon, Absent: Walters. ~I. Novel,~ber 27, 1933. Smith~ ~3ollers~ 7~ilson. Reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Sovem- ber 20~ 1933 was deferred until the Next Regular Session. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Smith, the ~ecti~ag was adjourned until 8 o'clock £. M. November 28, 1933. ~2ayor oz' -City o[ Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfieid, California. B~kersfieid, California, November ~8, i9~3. ~inutes of Adjourne~ Regular ~eetinj of November 27, 1933, held at eight o'clock ~. ~. ~ovember ~8, 1933. ~resent: Boden, Gist~ Siemon, Smith,$ollers,~alters, ~ilson. Absent: ~one. ~inutes of ~egular ~eetings of ~ovember ~0 and ~ovem- ber 27, 1933 were read and approved as read. Opening Proposals to ~urnish One Automobile for Use in Police Department. This being the time set to open sealed proposals to furnish One Five Passenger Sedan for use in the Police Lepart- ment, upon a motion by Smith, seconmem by Sollers~ all bids received were publicly opene~, examined and declared. Action on Proposals to Furnish ~uto- mobile l'or rolice Department Dei'erred for One Ueek. Upon a motion by Lollers, seconmed by ¥~alters, action on proposals to furnish One Automobile for use in the Folice Department w~s deferred until the next regular meeting and referred to the City ~anager for recommendation. Hearing on Proposem Revocation of Rooming House Permits Deferrea Z'or One ~eek. This being the time set for Theresa Summers, operating the "Central Rooms" at 1201- 20th Street and Josephine Fields, operating the "St. Anne Hotel" at 1912 K Street to appear bel'ore the Council ana show cause why rooming house permits held by them should not be revoked~ it was called to the attention of the Council by ~r. Calvin Conron, attorney representing Theresa Summers, that she can not appear at this time ~ue to illness, and Mr. Conron asked that the hesring be deferred. Upon a motion by Siemon~ seconded by Sollets, both he~rings were deferred until eight o'clock P. ~. December 4, 1933. Bakersfield, CsllfoInlc, November 28, 1933. Special Meeting Called z'or ~'roposed ~ew Submivision Ordinance. Upon a motion by Boden, secondem by ~ilson, the City ~anager was instructed to request the City Planning Commission to call a Special Meeting to meet with the Council to consider the proposed new subdivision ordinance, an~ that publiclity be given in local newspapers of this meeting so that all persons interested in the matter may appear at such meeting and be heard. City Auditor Authorized an~ Instructed to Issue ~arrant to ex-detective L. A. Canaday in Accormance with Jumgment. Councilman Siemon at this time requested to be absent during the consideration of a claim presented by e~:-detective =eslie A. Canaday. Mr. Siemon was given permission anm withdrew from the Council Chamber. Upon a motion by ~alters, seconded by Bomen, the City ~uditor was authorized ane instructed to issue a warrant for ~2250.00 to meslie A. Canamay, ex-aetective, in accordance with judgment rendered for this amount in favor o£ Leslie A. Canaday against the City of Bakersfielm by Superior Court Juage Allen B. Campbell. City Auditor ~uthorized and Instructed to Issue Warrant for ~100.00 to 5am Dye, Treasurer of East Bakersfield Community Christmas Tree Tuna. Upon a motion by Bomen, seconded by Smith, the Oity ~uditor was authorized and instructem to issue a warrant ~or ~100.00 Treasurer of the East Bakersfield Community Christmasa to Sam Dye~ Tree ~un~. ~rotest l'rom h. R. Wedge, re-~l!eged Violation of Ordinance No. 19 ~.S., Referred to Police Department. A protest from E. R. ~eage, alleging additional violations of Ordinance No. 19 iqew Series, pertaining to the distribution ef advertising matter, was read and upon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Smith, the protest was referrem to the ~olice Department for hand, ling and the City Clerk instructed to notify Mr. Wedge of the disposition of his petition and to request him in future to refer matters of this kind ~irectly to the Police Department instead Ba, kersfieid, C~l~.Ioznm~, ~1ow~mber 28, "~ Adoption of Ordinance No. ~'m~en~.ing Lance Regulation 0r~inance llo. 171 N.~. Upon a motion by '.ligon, secondea by Sollets, 0rainance No. 422 Ne~ Series, amending Section 12 of Dance r,e~ulatmon Ordinance ~,]o. 171 Nev~ Series, vas adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Boden, Gist, Siemon, Noes: None. Absent: None. ~mith, Sollers,V.~alters, L'ilson. Request from Bakersfield & Kern County Convention Bureau for Refund of Portion of Expenses re-Opening of Rioge Route ~lternate, Denied. A request presented by the Bakersfield & kern County Convention Bureau asking the Council for s donation of to cover a portion of the expenses incurred at the celebration of the opening of the Riage Houte ~iternate on October 29,1933 was read and upon a motion by Oiemon, secondem b~ Smith, the petition was aenie~ and rejecte~. ~doption of Resolution Approving the Central Valley Uater ffroject. Upon a motion by ~;alters, seconded by Siemon, a Resolution approving the Central Valley Later project vas adopted as read and the City Clerk was instructea to senm a copy of the Resolution t~ the ~oard of Supsrvisors; of Los Angeles County and the Council of the City of Los ~ngeles, the follo~,'.'i~g vote: A~es: Boden, Gist, Siemon, Noes: Absent: None. Smith, Solters, ~±tels, hilson. ~% a j ournment. U~on a motion by Sollers, seconded by '~-' ~ ~'nlt.~ the Council adjournem. ATTE2, T: ~ity of Bske~sfieid, Cit.v Clerk ~.nd~ e~-oi~'icio Olerk of the Co~mcii of the City of Bakersfield, s'lmfornza. by O~lifornia'. Bakersfield, California, December 4, !933. ~.[inutes 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. Present: Bomen, Gist, Siemon~ ~bsent: None. Minutes of were read and approved as ~. December 4, 1933. Smith, Sollers, Walters, ~.ilson. the Regular Meeting of November 28~ !.933 read. Sroposal &.ubmitted by Valley Chevrolet Co., to P'urnish Automobile l'or Police Department~ Acceptem. This being the time set to take further action on proposals received to furnish one automobile for use in the Poli:e Departmerit, it ~vas moved by Smith~ that the proposal submitted by Boone & Stricklen to furnish One Graham Six Sedan for the net amount of {i;885.00 be accepted. There was no second to the motion and it was then moved by Boden~ seconded by Wilson~ that the proposal ~ubmitted by the Valley CB~¥~let Company to furnish one Chevrolet Six Sedan for the net cost of ~699.00 be accepted and all other bids rejected, it being the opinion o£ the Council that the proposal ~ s~mitted by the Valley Chevrolet Company was the lowest aria best bim~ everything being considered. The motion was carriea by the following vote: Ayes: Boden~ Sollets, ~alters~ ~ilson. Noes: £mith. Leclined to vote: $iemon, Gist. Absent: None. Allowance of Claims. Ul~on a motion by Walters, secondea by Smith~ claims as audited by the Finance Co}mmittee were a!lo~ved and the Auditor ~as instructed to issue ~arrants .on the Treasurer to cover same. Bakersfield, California, December 4, Committee of Cormell to Conracet Bekers- field School 'Seare re-r~..etection oi' Traffic Arteries f~ear Fremont .s Hawthorne Schools. Upon a motion by Sicmen, seconeed by Boden, the ~fayor appointed Co~meilmen Sicmen anO Smith as a Co~mnittee to confer with the Bakersfield School BoarO 'relative to more adequate protection to be furnished School Chilaren using Traffic Arteries near the Fremont & Hawthorne Schools. Case Against Josephine Fielets re- Revocation of Rooming House Permit Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence. This being the time set for Josephine k'iel~s and Theresa Summers to appear and show cause, if any they may h~ve, ~.hy roomins house permits hela by them should not be revoked~ a recommendation submitted by the Chief' of Police that no action be taken on this matter until_ such time as cases concerning the rooming houses in question have been disposed of in the Superior Court of Los ~ngeles Cotmty was read. The complaint ag~,inst Josephine Fields was then taken up by the Council, the defenmant being present~ together with her legal representative, James mgden Eeavis. Upon a motien by Siemon, seconmec by Lilson, the case against Josephine Fielas was then dismissed for lack of evidence. Action on Complaint Against T'neresa Summers Deferred Until ~ocember 26,1933. Attorney Calvin Conr~n, representing Theresa Summer% th~ advised the Council that [~Ir~:.. Summers is still too ill to appear before the Council for the' he~ring to be ha6 at tklis time and asked that the hearing again be deferred. Uoon a motion by Siemon, seconded by Smith, the hearing ~n the comgl.7. int against ~'~frs. Sun~ners was continued until 8 o~clock p.M. Tuesday December 26, 1933. i~d j ournment. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Com:cil adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk and ex-officio Cler]: of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. the f _ gD.{~ City oi BakersYield, B~Izer.s£'ieia~ Cz~iifornia, December ~inutes of the l~egular ~leetin~; of' the Council oI' the 0ity of Bakersfield, CaiiEornia~ helm i~ the Couxtcil uh:.mb~r ~.~' the City Hall at eight otclock P. ~. ecemoer ll, 1933. Present: boden, Gist~ ,biemon~ Smith~ ~alters~ ~ilson. Absent: Sollers. ,4inutes o~' the Regular ,~Ieeti~g of December 4, 1933 '.'ere read and ap?roved as ream. Actio~ on ~ev~ ~Zubdivision 0r~inance Deferred One ~eek. ?,ir. Jo'_~ t;. Heart~, representing the Realty Boara~ before the Council a, nd submitted a newly revised proposed subd~.vi- sion 0roituance and after some discussion, upon a motio-q by seconded by I~?ilson, action on this ,~atter was deferred ~til tl~e ne~zt regular me*'ting, the pro2osed srdit~ance teEerred to the City /:ttorney for his opinion as to legality, and the Council ceciaed to meet in~'ormaily during the ¥'eek to investigate the merits of the pro±~osed ordinance. a~.~peared Protest by Residents of liom~ker ~'rotesting ~gai~]st the Closiilg of A~ty PDrtion of 30th Street. A protest signed by S9 residents and property or, hers of the Homaker ~ark, protesting agat.nst the closing of any portion of 50th ~treet, was read and upon a motion by ~oaeq~ seconded by Smith, the communic~-.tion v,~,s ~:cceptem end ordered placed on file l'or future reference. City ~,[anager Instructeu to Open 30th By Removing all Barriers i'rom said Thor- oughfare. A nmnber of resiae~:ts of the Homakcr i-'ark Section ai~peared before the ~o~cil ~nd ~rotested ~,g~:~inst 30th ;~treet being closed to traffic off of C~ester Avenue and ugon a motion by ~icmon~ seconae~ by i.aiters~ the City [~an~,gor v.'as i~structed to arrange to have all bs, rriers on 3oth Street removed and to le:ve the Street free ~'rom all obstractions to traffic. BaX6rsrieid, 0alii'omits, December ±±~ i9~,_. City ~ttorney to Revis~ Ta),ation dr~i- .~ance No. 30 Ne~'~ Series. gpon a motion by 8iemon, $econaem by Boaen~ a commu~li- c~tion from the City Assessor, recommending the revision of Tax;,tion Ordin~nce No. 30 Ne~.,~ Series, was acceptea ~na the City Attorney instructed to proceed to re(ir~ft the ~rdinance in line with the su6gestions offereO~ by the Cit.y Asse:~or. Reception of City Treasurer~s Pinancial Report for ~ove~,qber~ 1933. Upon a motion by kilson~ secondes by Smith, the City Treasurer~s Financial Re~ort for the month of ovemusr, 1933 ~vas received and ordered placed on file. City ~,lanager to Give Option on Lease of Sewer Farm for Oil Drilling Purposes to Chas. B. t ebster for One i~eek. Upon a motion by '~slters, seconded by Siemon, the City i,ianager was instructed to give a~u .option for one v;eek to Chas. B. iebster to le~se the City Serer F~rm for a period or three yesrs for oil arilling purposes~ the City to receive <~t0,000.00 for this privilege and an one-eighth royalty in all oil procuced. ~d j ournment. Upon a motion by Smith~ seconaea by }~ilson, the Co~cil adjourned. i~[a, yo~ ~' ~ City or B~.;.~i,s~'iela, ~lif. ~ li~oT. ' ~ ' -- ' ', Clerk of the Co~lci[ or the City of BakeFsrieid~ California. Bakersfield, C~.lirornia, December 18, i933. i~inutes of' the Regular ~eetins of the Co~cil or the City of Ba~ ~ ~ ' ~r~,f:eld, California~ held in the Council Ch~raber of the City Hall at eight o~c!ock P. i~. December 18, 1933. Present: Boden, Oi~t, ,~ieraori, omltn~ ~' ~ - ~o~iers~ l,aiters, V~.ilson. Absent: None. Jdinutes of the Re~atsr i~eeti'~ of December 11~ 1933 were read and approved as read. Reception of ~ ' ~ ' .pplmcat ~on from IVslter L. Maas Jr.~ r~r 2s~,ition of Police J Upon a motion by Bsc:en, seco~lt~eu by on_smo.n, an tion placed by ¥k%lt~r b. ~t~a~:~ Jr.~.ror position of :oLice .f~ v.~:s received and or,~ered placed on file. Appointment of lnr,~ .iembers of Civil Service Co~mnissions. Upon a motion by Boden, seconded by Siemon, ~Jr. Leslie Robinson was reap~ointed as a member of the Civil Service for the Fire Lep~:rtment far a term expiring L'ecember 31, 1939 and hessrs. Cn~z~. H. zcauler snd Chas. o. C~.ran were res?pointed ~2~IRD~rs Of th~ Oivi~ OCIVlC~ Commiggion or the ~'~[iscollaneous J.e?..rtments rot terms to expire Uece.aser ~.1~ 2957. Ca. re zg~inst -:rs. inere~a Ju,m~ers ~i smi s sed. Ugon a motion by Siemon, sec.~n(iea by Sollors~ th~ c~se --o ~ht ~¥h's Theresa o, · o~ffl!fl~rs ~':br ~tt]o~ed inpro?~r oper~,tion of the Central Rooms at lZOl-zOth Street ..a,s aismissea aue to the aeath of ~,lrs. ~ummers. Failure or ;- ...... of ~ew 3uN,ivision Ordinance Neco~aendec. oy ~ ~o~ ~ lela It ¥~as moved by ~3iemon~ · ' '- by Boden~ th~,t an ~rolN;: ~lOe ~ econoco. · recom~aemged by the Bakersfiele Realty Board~ feauiatin6 the riling of maps on new subdivisions ~nd providing that no improvements need 6~e ~mde in t'ne proposed . ab~mon oe~.ore the ~{,cept~nce of th~ map by the City Council, be adopte0.. The motion failea to cerry by tk.e folioring vote: Ayes: Boden, ......... 2oe:o. uzot, Sollets, ~.al_t"~rs, Lilson. ~tb~,ent. None. ~.eo_Jtion uf Ne-. ~}u.}di_vision Orai- Upen a me%ion by booen~ seconded by ~ilson~ new subaivision regulation Ordinance No. f,,4} Ne¥~ Series ¥;Ls atopted by the folioring vote: Ayes: 3oden, Oist~ Oiemon~ Smith~ Sollers~ iilson. Noes: kalters. Absent: None. Alto'.~ance of Claims. Upon a motion by ~.8lters~ seconCem by Smith, claims as audited by the Pinance Committee u~ere amlo?~e~ and t'ne ~uaitor vx~s instruotea to issue ~arrants on the Treasurer to cover Reap~ointment or John ~'~. Prye ~o!ice JuG ~e. Upon e motion by hilson, seconded by Smith Jo!m ~. Prye ~Tas reappointea Police Juase far a two .fear term expirin6 a, ecember 30, 1955 by the fol!o,-in~l w~te: Ayes: Gist, Smith, ~0iters, Ao.=e~lt. Noble. olemon, 3','alters. Upon a motion by Siemon, Council am journed. f-d j :~urnment. ~,OCO~iGeC b~ oI~zt~l~ the -- 1l[ ~ or the CitM or B~{ersl'ield, CsiiroPnia elty clerk ~na[ e~ oIIlclo C1e~, ,i tlke Co~ci]. Of the CitM of Bakersfie}.d~ California. Ba~cers~ze±o, Celi±'ornia, December 26, 19~3 ~' ~' ~iinutes of the H~;ular _~leeting o~' the C~unci.]_ of the City oi' Bakersfield, Cali~'ornia, hela in the Oo~cil Chamber of the City Hall at eight o~clock l~. ,i. December 26, i933. Present: Boden, Gist~ Siemon, ~Jmith~ Sollers~ ~,,aiters, ~,iison, absent: None. ~linutes of the Re~sular ~eetin~; oi' December 18, 1933 ~,ere read and approved as read. C~.n~ellation of Agreement v. ith 8nion Paving Co. to Hepave (Jver Car Trecks on ~ortions of Chester Ave. m 19th St. Upon a motion by Boaen, seconaea by Siemon~ the action of the 0ouncil ta, ken on November 20, 1933, acce~ting the proposal submitted by the Union Paving 6o. to repave portions oi' :-~orth Chester Avenue and v. est 19th ~-treet over the car tracks thereon ¥,as rescinded, the Cashier is Check v.-hich accompanied the pro2osal oraered returned a~nd the City }fanc, 6er v, as instructea to ~roce,ca v'ith the work as a Civil i~or~s project. Permit Oraz:tea County of ~[e:'n to Con- ~ect a Sev. er Line from i{ern Co~ty E:ir Grounds '.'ith City Upon a motion by '..ilson, ~:econaed by ;-hnith~ the Oo~ty of ~ern was granted permission to connect an eight :inch sewer line serving the :(ern County S'r. ir 6rouna. s vith the ~ty Se',',er on X ktreet, betveen 33r0. >:no: 3,4th ,~treots: the v. or~ to be a~one ~aer the ,:upar- vision oi' the City ~ngineer. City Zttorney to Premiere Orc. inance ~,~akin.: it a ~'l~isaemeanor to be Intoxi- catea in a Public ~lace. In compiir~ce ,.ritha rec}uest submittee by Chief of i~o]ice Po?;ers, upon a motion by Boden~ seconeed by ~ollers, the City Attotracy ¥'as instructea to prepa, re a~n orainance making it a misdemeanor to be intoxicated in a public place. ~_a j ournme~t t. Upon a motion by Boden, seco~:de0. by Siemon, the Oo~cil adjourned. i,h..~or ~' the ~ity of Ballers~'iela, Ca, Lii'or~tia. AT'YE~T: C~r Clorets' ~-o~~,~ o-~ the Council oi' tlie City o5' ~a~zer:',f'ieia, Cazifornia.