HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - DEC 1929 Bakersfield California, January 7, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular h1eeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. January 7, 1929.
Presents Benson, Oarlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of t}ie .1e&ular Meetin', of December 17, 1928 were read
and approved as read.
Confirmation and Approval of Assessment
List for Sewer District No. 583.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 583,
and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett,
seconded by Carlock, the assessment list was confirmed and approved without
correction.
Confirmation of Unpaid Assessment List
for Street District No. 579.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
the issuance of Bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the installation
of Electroliers in Street District No. 579, and no protests or appeals
havin_ been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare ark order providing for the issuance
of Bonds aggreg•-tting $6,535.49.
Adootion of Order Providing for the
Issuance of Bonds to Cover Unpaid
Assessments in Street District No . 576.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, an cider providing
for the issuance of Street Improvement Ponds aggregating $6,641.69 to
cover unpaid assessments for the improvement of 24th Street, between H and
Oak Streets, known as Street District No. 576, was adopted as read by the
following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Carlisle.
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Acceptance oi' City Treasurer's Financial
Report for November, 1928.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the City Treasurer's
D'inancial Report for the month of November, 1928 was accepted and ordered
placed on file .
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
:Resolution of Intention to Diminish
7idth of Alleys in Block 1, Lowell
Addition.
In accordance with e petition signed by all of the owners of
Block 1, of Lowell Addition, upon a motion by ?diartin, seconded by Johnson, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to diminish
the width of the alleys in said Block to 20 feet .
City Attorney Instructed to Prepara a
Resolution Relating to State Investigation
of Sewage Disposal.
Uaon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution advocating the appropriation,by the
State, of a sum of money not less than $65.000.00,to be expended in investigating
adequate ways and means for proper sewage disposal.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Street District No. 582.
Upon a motion by Corbett , seconded by Martin, Assessment Diagram for
Street District No. 582 was approved.
Petition to Use Six Inch Hydraulic Cement
Concrete in Paving 17th Street , from R
Street to Union Avenue.
A petition signed by 83 per cent of the owners of properties along
17th Street , between Q Street and Union Avenue, asking that the Street be paved
with a six inch Hydraulic Cement Concrete pavement was read;, and upon a motion by
- Corbett , seconded by IArtin, action on this matter was deferred for one week for
consideration.
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Cancellation of all Unpaid Town of Kern
Delinquent Taxes for the Years 1898 to
1902, Inclusive.
Upon a motion by Lkrtin, seconded by Corbett , the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to cancel all unpaid delinquent taxes shown
in Town of Kern rolls for the years 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1902.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Committee Appointed to Investigate
Advisability of Providing a Fireman's
Pension Fund.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by ,`Martin, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a committee of three to investigate the advisability
of providing a Fireman's Pension Fund . The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Carlisle, Benson and Johnson on the Committee.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Corbett , seconded by Martin, the Council
adjourned.
1,1,,yor of the City of B,,.kersfield, California
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City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the Council
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Bakersfield California, January 14, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield California, held in the Conncil Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. January 14, 1929.
Presents Benson, Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Order Providing for the
Issuance of Bonds to Cover Unpaid
Assessments in Street District No. 579.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, an order providing
for the issuance of Street Improvement Bonds aggregating 16,535.49, to cover
unpaid assessments for the installation of an electrolier system on 18th Street,
East 18th and Fremont Streets, known as Street District No. 579, was adopted
as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents Carlisle.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 320 New
Series, Regulating Stands for Rent
Cars and Taxicabs.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, Ordinance No. 320 New
Series, entitled "AN ORDINANCE REuUIRING ALL RENT CARS AND TAXICABS TO SECURE
A PERMIT FOR A STAND, PROVIDING THE REGULATIONS AND METHODS TO SECURE A STAND,
DEFINING WHAT VEHICLES SHALL SECURE A PERMIT, MAKING THE VIOLATION THEREOF A
MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 173
NEW SERIES OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, AND ALL PARTS OF OTHER ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH", was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents Carlisle.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for December, 1928.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, the City Treasurer's
Financial report for the month of December, 1928 was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield California, January 14, 1929.
Action on Petition to Pave 17th Street,
Between Q Street and Union Avenue, with
Six inch Hydraulic Cement Condrete Deferred
Until February 18th. 1929.
This being the time set to further consider a petition to pave
17th Street ,between Q Street and Union Avenue, with six inch Hydraulic Cement
Concrete, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, action on same was
deferred until the Regular Meeting of February 18th. 1929.
Protest Filed Against Closing a Portion
of Fremont Street, Under Resolution of
Intention No. 588.
A. protest filed by J. T. Mosier against closing a portion of
Fremont Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 588, was read and upon a
motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, 8 o'clock P. M. of January 21,1929
was fixed as the time for hearing.
Adoption of Resclution Advocating State
Handling of Investigation im Methods of
Sewage Disposal and Treatment.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Martin, a Resolution
entitled "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND APPROVING THE ACTION OF THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES AT ITS LAST MEETING IN RE2UESTING THE APPRO-
PRIATION BY THE STATE, OF A CERTAIN SUM FOR INVESTIGATIONS AND RESEARCH
IN METHODS OF SEWAGE AND WASTES DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT", was adopted as
read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None
Absents Carlisle.
Letter From Boosters Club Relative
to Oil Drilling in the City Accepted
and Ordered Placed on File.
A communication from the Boosters Club of Greater Bakersfield,
asking the Council to ignore the appeal of The Bakersfield Californian,
advocating the prohibition of drilling for oil within the corporate limits
of the City was read. The Boosters Club recommended that if the City is
just
zoned to prohibit the drilling for oil, that/such areas as wish to be ex-
cluded from the privilege of being able to drill for oil should be excluded.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, the letter was accepted and
ordered placed on file.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, the Council
adjourned.
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Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, January 21, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight
o'clock P. M. January 21, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Absents Carlisle, Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman Carlock acted as
presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 14, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Action on Closing a Portion of Fremont
Street Under Resolution of Intention
No. 588, Deferred for One Week.
This being the time set to take further action on the proposed
closing of a portion of Fremont Street under Resolution of Intention No. 588,
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, action on this matter was deferred
until eight o'clock P. M. January 28, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Deed
from Kern County Land Company for a
Right of Way for 17th Street.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, a Resolution accepting
a conveyance from the Kern County Land Company, dated January 14th, 1929,
conveying to the City of Bakersfield a right of way for a public highway,
between R and T Streets, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes$ None.
Absent$ Carlisle, Stoner.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 321 New Series,
Naming a Portion of 17th Street.
Upon a motion by Martin) seconded by Corbett, Ordinance No. 321, New
Series, naming a portion of 17th Street east of q Street was adopted as read by
the following votes
Ayes$ Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noses None.
Absents Carlisle, Stoner.
Bakersfield California, January 21, 1929.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend
Fire Limits Ordinance.
A petition presented by the Standard Oil Company of California,
asking that a permit be granted to move the American Railway Express
Company building now situated near the intersection of Baker and Sumner
Streets to point 45 feet north of its present site was presented, and upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Attorney was instructed
to amend the existing Fire Limits Ordinance so as to exclude from the
present fire limits the site of the proposed location of the structure .
Appropriation of $25.00 to Purchase
Safety Slides.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $25.00 out of the
advertising fund for the purpose of financing the preparation of traffic
safety slides to be shown in the local theatre.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Benson, 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.
Designation of Election Officers to be
Used at the Nominating Election to be
Held on March 19th, 1929 and General
k Election of April 9th, 1929.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Benson, the Council
instructed that each election board to be used at the Nominating Election
to be held on March 19th, 1929 and the General Election to be held
April 9,1929, will consist of One Inspector, One Judge and Two Clerks.
Salaries for Election Officers and
Fee to Owners of Private Places Used
as Polling Places Fixed.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue warrants in the sum of $10.00
to each officer acting in the Nominating Election to be held on March 19th
1929 and to those acting at the General Election on April 9th, 1929, and
also $10.00 to the owner of each private place used as polling places at
each of said Elections.
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Approval of Ballots to be Used at
Nominating Election of March 19, 1929.,
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the form of ballots
to be used by Electors of the City of Bakersfield and the Bakersfield School
District, in voting for Councilmen and Members of the Board of Education,
at the Nominating Election to be held March 19th. 19299 was approved as
submitted.
Acceptance of Acme Traffic
Intersection Signals.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, the Acme Traffic
Signals installed at the intersection of Chester Avenue and 18th Street,
Chester Avenue and 19th Street and Chester Avenue and 20th Street were
accepted and the City Manager authorized to install Traffic 'Signals of
the same type at the intersection of 19th and I Streets and 19th and K
Streets.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the Council
adjourned.
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Mayoir of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, January 28, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. January 28, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regulat Meeting of January 21, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Hearing on Proposed Closing of a Portion
of Fremont Street, Under Resolution of
Intention No. 588, Again Deferred for
One Week.
This being the time set to continue the hearing on the proposed
closing of a portion of Fremont Street, under Resolution of Intention
No. 588, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the hearing on
this matter was again deferred for one week to be again taken up at
eight o'clock P. M. February 4, 1929.
Petition to Amend Zoning Ordinance
No. 303 New Series, Referred to City
Planning Commission for Recommendation.
A petition signed by the owners of property in the Kruse
Tract, along Union Avenue, asking that the property be included within
the industrial district was read, and upon a motion by Garlock, seconded
by Martin, the petition was referred to the City Planning Commission for
their recommendation.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 589, Diminishing the Width of
Two Alleys in Block 1, of the Lowell
Addition.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Corbett, Resolution of
Intention No. 589, proposing to reduce the width of two alleys in Block 1,
of the Lowell Addition to 20 feet, was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noels None.
Absents None.
Bakersfield California, January 28, 1929.
Adoption of Plans and Specifications for
Bridge & Siphon Across 17th Street.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle, Plans and
Specifications covering the proposed construction of one reinforced cement
concrete bridge at the intersection of 17th Street with the Low Canal and
also the construction of one reinforced cement concrete siphon at the inter-
section of 17th Street with the Kern Island Canal were adopted.
City Clerk Instructed to Call for Bids
for Bridge & Siphon Across 17th Street.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the City Clerk was
instructed to call for bids to cover the proposed construction of a bridge
and siphon at 17th Street at the intersections with the Low Canal and the
Xern Island Canal.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed t o
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the 6ity of Bakersfield, Calif .
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-otftcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, February 4, 1929.
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 4, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Janua.ry 28, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Hearing on Closing of a Portion of
Fremont Street, Under Resolution of
Intention No. 588, Again Laid Over
for One Week.
This being the time set to again consider the advisability of
closing a portion of Fremont Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 588,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the hearing was again
deferred for one week to be again taken up at 8 o'clock P. M. February 11,1929.
Confirmation and Approval of Assessment
List for Street District No. 582.
This being the time fixed to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the installation of Electroliers on 19th and
East 19th Streets, from N to Baker Streets, known as Street District No. 582,
and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Martin, the assessment list was confirmed and approved without
correction.
Resolution of Intention Ordered for
the Diminishing of the '7idth of First
Street from Oleander Avenue to A Street,
to 60 feet.
A petition presented by a majority of affected property owners,
asking that First Street, from Oleander Avenue to A Street, be diminished
to a width of 60 feet was read. A letter from the City Planning Commission
recommending that the street be narrowed was also presented. Upon a motion
by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a Resolution of Intention to narrow the street.
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Petition of Standard Oil Company to Move
American Railway Express Building, Denied.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the petition presented
by the Standard Oil Company, asking that a permit be granted to move the
American Railway Express Building from its present location near the northwest
corner of Sumner and Baker Streets to a point 45 feet north, was denied by the
following votes
Ayess Carlock, Martin.
Noess Corbett.
Declined to votes Benson, Carlisle, Johnson, Stoner.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
City Clark Instructed to Call for Bids for
Traffic Signals on Three Intersections.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the City Clerk was
instructed to call for bids to install the necessary number of automatic
street
traffic signals on three/intersections.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakers field,Cal.ifofnia.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
4, Bakersfield California, February 11, 1929.
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 11, 1929.
Presents Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
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Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1929 -.vere read
and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Traffic Signals and
Controls for 3 Street Intersections.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the in-
stallation of automatic traffic signals and controls on 3 street intersections,
upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, bid received was publicly opened,
examined and declared.
Contract Awarded Acme Traffic Signal
Company to Install Traffic Signals and Controls
on 3 Street Intersections.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, bid ;presented by
the Acme Traffic Signal Company, proposing to install the necessary number
of traffic signals and controls on 3 street intersections for $5325.00 was
accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare a suitable contract
to cover.
Opening Bids for the Construction of a
Culvert and Siphon on 17th Street.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the pro-
posed construction of a reinforced cement concrete culvert at the intersection
of 17th Street with the Low Canal and the construction of one reinforced cement
concrete siphon at the intersection of 17th Street with the Kern Island Canal,
upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids for the Construction of
a Culvert and Siphon Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, action on bids
received to cover the proposed construction of a culvert and siphon on 17th
Street was deferred until 8 o'clock P. M. February 18, 1929.
Bakersfield California, February 11, 1929.
Action on Proposed Closing of a Portion
of Fremont Street, Under Resolution of
Intention No. 588, Again Deferred.
This being the time set to again consider the proposed closing of
a portion of Fremont Street, as outlined in Resolution of Intention No. 588,
upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, action on this matter was
again deferred, to be again taken up at 8 o'clock P. M. February 25, 1929.
Donation Granted to California
Vineyardists' Association.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, the City Auditor was
authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $100.00 to the California
Vineyardists' Association. This sum is to be used in such a way that it will
serve to advertise the City of Bakersfield.
Adoption of Resolution Closing a
Portion of Humboldt Street, Reso-
lution of Intention No. 574.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution
ordering the closing of a portion of Humboldt Street, as outlined in Resolution
of Intention No. 574, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Closing a
Portion of Poplar Street, Resolution
of Intention No. 581.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, a resolution ordering
the closing of a portion of Poplar Street, as designated in Resolution of
Intention No. 581, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
City Engineer Instructed to Obtain
Deposit from Affected Property Owners
in Connection with Closing or Narrowing of
Streets and Alleys.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the City Engineer
was instructed to require a deposit from affected property owners of an
amount which will be sufficient to cover the incidental expenses in connection
with the closing and narrowing of streets and alleys. This sum to be deposited
before the Resolution of Intention is prepared.
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Reappointment of Dr. P. J. Cuneo
to Mosquito Abatement Board.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, Dr. P.J. Cuneo
was reappointed to the Kern County Mosquito Abatement Board.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Street District No. 585.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, assessment
diagram for Street District No. 585 was approved as submitted.
Approval of Assessment Diagrap for
Street District No. 586.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, assessment
diagram for Street District No. 586 was approved as submitted.
Request from League of California
Municipalities for Endorsement of
Senate Bill No. 651,"Sewer Rental Lax".
A communication from the League of California Municipalities,
asking that the Council endorse the "Sewer Rental Law" as incorporated in
Senate Bill No. 651 was read, and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by
Martin, the City Clerk was instructed to obtain a copy of the proposed
measure.
Request from Association of Parents,
Teachers and Students of Kern County
Union High School and Junior College,
and also from Parent-Teachers' Associ-
ation, for the Adoption of an Ordinance
Prohibiting Certain Features of Hypnotic
Acts.
Communications from the Parent-Teachers' Association and from
the Association of Parents, Teachers and Students of Kern County Union
High School and Junior College, advocating the adoption of an ordinance
which will serve to prevent the repetition of an act recently put on in
the City of Bakersfield in which persons were hyptonized and publicly exhibited
was read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the matter was
referred to the Welfare Commission for their recommendation.
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Plan and Specifications Ordered for
Paving of the Alley Running East and
Mast Between 18th & 19th Streets,from
M. to 0 Streets with 5 inch Cement Concrete.
Upon a motion by Oarlock, seconded by Martin, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications to cover the paving of
the alley running east and west between 18th & 19th Streets, from M to 0
Streets with 5 inch cement concrete and to also include in the plan such
sewer work as may be necessary.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, CaliSrnia.
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}O Bakersfield California, February 18, 1929.
Linutes 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 18, 1929.
Present: 0arlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Contract Awarded Weitzel & Larsen
Contracting Company for Cement Concrete
Culvert & Siphon on 17th Street.
This being the time set to consider bids presented to cover
the construction of one reinforced cement concrete culvert at the inter-
section of 17th Street with the Low Canal and one reinforced cement
concrete siphon at the intersection of 17th Street with the Kern Island
Canal, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the '.,Veitzel & Larsen
Contracting Company was az�arded the contract to construct the culvert
and siphon for $9,000.00.
City Engineer Instructed to Specify
the Use of Six Inch Hydraulic Cement
Concrete in the Paving of 17th Street,
Between Q Street and Union Avenue.
In accordance with a petition signed by 83 per cent of the
property owners affected, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Irtin,
the City Engineer was instructed to specify that six inch hydraulic cement
concrete will be used in the paving of 17th Street between Q Street and
Union Avenue.
Donation Toward Expenses of Convention
of State Association of County Auditors
and County Tax Collectors.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $200.00 to the State
Association of County Auditors and County Tax Collectors to help defray
the expenses of the Convention of that Association held in the City of
Bakersfield, beginning February 19, 1929.
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Donation to Bakersfield Baseball
Association.
Upon a motion by Oarlock, seconded by Corbett, the sum of $600.00
was authorized to be expended to cover distursements of the &.kersfield Baseball
Association. The City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for '1100.00 of this amount to Ur. E. B. Duncan, Treasurer of the Baseball
Association, and the remaining $500.00 to be expended from time to time out
of the city funds. The Council determined that the expenditure of this sum
of money will serve to advertise the City of Bakersfield.
Matter of the Endorsement of Sewer Rental
Law, Senate Bill No. 651, Laid on the Table.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, action on the endorse-
ment of proposed "Sewer Rental Law" as incorporated in Senate Bill No. 651,
was laid on the table.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for January, 1929.
Upon e motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the City Treasurer's
financial report for the month of January, 1929 was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, claims as audited
by the Finance Cotmittee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Invitation to Council to Attend Banquet
for the State Association of County
Auditors and County Tax Collectors .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the invitation extended
by the State Association of County Auditors and County 'Pax Collectors, to the
Council to attend a banquet to be given at the Hotel El Tejon on Wednesday,
February 20th, was accepted with thanks.
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ayor and City Clerk Instructed to
Execute Contract with Acme Traffic
Signal Company, Covering the Instal-
lation of 'Traffic Signals on 3 Street
Intersections.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the Mayor and
City Clerk were instructed to execute an agreement with the Acme Traffic
Signal Company covering the installation of traffic signals on 3 street
intersections for the sum of $5325.00 to be paid on November 18, 1929.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST t
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City Clerk and ex-ofKcio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1929. 61
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 25, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
b1inutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Protest Against Closing of a Portion
of Fremont Street, Under Resolution
of Intention No. 588, Overruled.
Phis being the time set to again consider a protest filed by
J. T. Mosier against the proposed closing of a portion of Fremont Street as
outlined in Resolution of Intention No . 588, upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Martin, the protest was overruled and denied by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absentt None.
Adoption of Resolution Closing a
Portion of Fremont Street, Under
Resolution of Intention No. 588.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering;
the closing of a certain portion of Fremont Street, under Resolution of In-
tention No. 588, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absentt None.
Petition for Ordinance Regulating Hours
That Meat Markets May Remain Open, Re-
ferred to City Attorney.
A petition signed by twenty-six merchants, business men, professional
men and residents of the City and also by eight owners of meat markets, aski:�g
that an ordinance be adopted, prohibiting places where uncured and uncooked
meats are sold, from remaining open for business between the hours of 6s00 P.M.
and 7tOO o'clock A. M. of the following day or on any Sunday, was read and upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, was referred to the City Attorney for
his legal opinion.
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62 Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1929.
Certified List of Candidates for Council
and Board of Education, Filed by City
Clerk.
A Certified list of candidates eligible for the office of
Councilman and Members of the Board of Education was filed by the City
Clerk in compliance with Section 78 of Article 7 of the Charter, and upon
a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Corbett, the City Clerks Certificate
was accepted and ordered incorporated in the Nominating Election Procla-
mation calling for a city wide Election to be held on March 19th, 1929 .
Approval of Election Proclamation Calling
a Nominating Election to be Held March 19th.
1929.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the Nominating
Election Proclamation, consolidating Sixty-one (61) Bakersfield Election
Precincts into Twenty-eight (28) , appointing election officers and designating
polling places for the Nominating 11ection to be held March 19, 1929, vras
adopted as read.
Mayor and City Clerk Instructed to
Execute Contract with 7,eitzel ec Larsen
Contracting Company, Covering the Cons-
truction of Culvert and Siphon at l7th
Street Intersections.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the Mayor and the
City Clerk were instructed to execute agreement with 7eitzel 64 Larsen Con-
tracting Company to cover the construction of one reinforced cement concrete
culvert at the intersection of 17th Street with the Low Canal and one reinforced
cement concrete siphon at the intersection of 17th Street withtthe Kern
Island Canal, both to be constructed for the sum of $9,000.00.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
Covering the Improvement .of the Alley
Through Blocks 249 and 250, from 1.1 to
0 Streets--Street District No. 590.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution
approving plan and specifications to cover the improvement of the alley running
east and west through Blocks 249 and 250, between M and 0 Streets, to be
known as Street District No. 590, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes : Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1929. �?
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No . 590.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, Resolution of In-
tention No . 590, covering the proposed improvement of the alley through
Blocks 249 and 250, to be known as Street District No. 590, was adopted as
read by the following votes
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
Covering the Proposed Improvement of
17th Street , from ' Street to Union
'Avenue--Street District No . 591.
Upon a motion by Corbett , seconded by Martin, a resolution
approving plan and specifications to cover the proposed improvement of 17th
Street, between Q Street and Union Avenue, to be known as Street District
No. 591, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 591.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, Resolution of In-
tention No. 591, covering the proposed improvement of 17th Street, between
Q Street and Union Avenue, to be known as Street District No. 591, was adopted
as read by the following vote-
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution Closing a Portion
of 23rd Street , Under Resolution of In-
tention No. 587.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering
the closing of a portion of 23rd Street , under 'Resolution of Intention No. 587,
was adopted as read by the following voter
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents None.
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(? Bakersfield, California, February 25, 1929.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for Curbs,
Sidewalks and Gutters on Bank Street, Between
H Street and Oleander Avenue.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications to cover the construction
of curbs, sidev✓alks and gutters on Bank Street, from H Street. to Oleander
Avenue.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend Fire
Limits Ordinance to Provide for the Moving
of the American Railway Express Building.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the City Attorney
was instructed to amend Fire Limits Ordinance No. 304 New Series, so as to
exclude from the fire limits the site to be occupied by the American Railway
Express building now situated near the intersection of Baker and Sumner
Stroets, after this structure has been moved to a point 45 feet north of
its present location.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Garlock, the Council
adjourned.
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yor of he City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
f
City Clerk and ex-of(icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, March 41 1929 fllJ`
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, Held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. March 4, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Oarlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner,
Absent: None.
::;inutes of the Regular ILeeting of February 25, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Permit Granting Standard Oil Company to
Move Frame Structure in Fire Limits.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Standard
Oil Company was granted permission to move the American Express Company
Building, a frame structure, from its present location at the inter-
section of Baker and Sumner Streets to a point forty-five (45) feet north.
Approval of Orchard Tract ;Lap.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, a map showing
a re-subdivision of Lots 17, 24, 25, a portion of 16 and the East one-
half of lots 1S and 23 of the East Nile Tract Extended, to be known as
Orchard Tract, was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, claims as
ordered by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the Auditor was
instructed to issue warrants on the '2reasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned
t4ayor of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
.
hh Bakersfield California, March 11, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. March 11, 1929.
Presents Benson, Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Cancellation of 1928-29 Real Taxes
on Real Estate Acquired by State
Veterans' Welfare Board.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to cancel the following 1928-29 Real Taxes
on properties acquired by the State Veterans' Welfare Boards
Assessment No. Assessed to Subdivision Installment Amount
2593 A J. Kramer Bakersfield Second $9.91
5577 Floyd L.Marshall Kern Second 9.90
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 322
New Series, Establishing and Providing
for Operation of Public Pound.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Benson, Emergency Ordinance
No. 322; New Series, establishing a public pound, prescribing the powers
and duties of the Poundmaster and other matters pertaining to the Operation of
a public pound, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noses None.
Absents Carlisle.
Request from Southern Pacific Railway
Company for Permit to Move Two Small
Frame Structures in Fire Limits.
A petition presented by the Southern Pacific Railway Company,
asking for a permit to move two houses from a point near the intersection
of Baker and Sumner Streets to a location east of that point, as indicated
by a blueprint filed with the applicationp was read and upon a motion by
Benson, seconded by Corbett, the matter was referred to the City Manager
for recommendation.
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Bakersfield, California, March 119 1929. 0 ,�
City Clerk Instructed to Call for Bids
for Calcimining and Painting the East
Bakersfield Library Building.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the City Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids to cover the calcimining ofthe walls
Woodwork
and the painting of the interior.of the East Bakersfield Library Building.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of akers� field, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio lerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
.. .:...i.1M.
Bakersfield California, March 18, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. March 18, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering Cons-
truction of Improvements in Alley Between
M and 0 Streets--Street District No. 590.
This being the time set to hear protests against the contemplated
improvement of the alley running easterly and westerly through Blocks
249 and 2509 between M and 0 Streets, known as Street District No. 590,
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Martin, seconded
by Carlock, a resolution ordering the work and calling for bids was
adopted as read by the following votet
Ayest Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noees None.
Absents Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering Cons-
truction of Improvements on 17th Street,
Between Q Street and Union Avenue--Street
District No. 591.
This being the time set to hear protests against the contemplated
improvement of 17th Street, between Q Street and Union Avenue, known as
Street District No. 591, and no protests either written or oral having
been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, a resolution
ordering the work and calling for bids was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayes* Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noses None.
Absents Carlisle.
Opening Bids for Calcimining and Painting
the Interior of the East Bakersfield Library
Building.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
calcimining and painting of the interior of the East Bakersfield Library
Building, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Bakersfield, California, March 18, 1929. 69
Contract Awarded Ferguson's for Fainting
and Calcimining Interior of East Bakers-
field Library Building.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, contract was awarded
Ferguson's for calcimining and painting the interior of the East Bakersfield
Library Building for the sum of $393.60.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No. 323,
New Series, Fixing Amount of Surety Bond
for Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector
and Deputy License Collector.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, Emergency Ordinance
No. 323, New Series, amending Ordinance No. 184 New Series, to provide for a
Surety Bond in the sum of twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars, for the
Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector and Deputy License Collector was
adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noses None.
Absents Carlisle.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for February, 1929.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of February, 1929 was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Permit Granted Fred L. Gribble to Move
Frame Structure Seven Feet in Fire Limits.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Fred L. Gribble was
granted permission to move a frame house situated at 18th and L Streeta, to
a point seven feet west of its present site.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, 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 Martin, seconded by Benson, the Oouncil adjourned.
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Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk ofof theCouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
70 Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1929.
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, Californiat 'held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at one o'clock
P.M. March 21, 1929.
A Special Meeting 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 21, 1929, for the
purpose of canvassing and declaring the results of the Election held in the
City of Bakersfield, California, on March 19th, 1929.
Presentt Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Result of Canvass of Nominating Election
Returns of March 19, 1929.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the returns of the
Nominating Municipal Election, held on March 19, 1929 were ordered canvassed
with the following resultst
Councilmen Ward No. 1 City Board of Education
'9m. M.Corbett 494 Dwight L. Clarke 279
Chas. A. Griffith 295 Samuel Dye 702
E. G. Roche 127 Elizabeth Hare 194
Total 916 Florence C. Porter 511
Councilmen Ward No. 2
W. J. Carlisle 363 Dwight L. Clarke 440
C. R.Parker 219 Samuel Dye 627
Ray I. Walters 287 Elizabeth Hare 313
J. R. Ware 178 Florence C. Porter 501
Total 1047
Councilmen lard No. 3
H. W. Carlock 194 Dwight L. Clarke 175
Fred L. Gribble 119 Samuel Dye 133
Total 313 Elizabeth Hare 96
Florence C. Porter 114
Councilmen Ward No. 4
J. B. James 201 Dwight L. Clarke 374
C. F. Johnson 413 Samuel Dye 263
Total 614 Elizabeth Hare 257
Florence C. Porter 246
Councilman Ward No. 5
F. S. Benson 173 Dwight L. Clarke 124
Total 173 Samuel Dye 78
Elizabeth Hare 86
Councilmen Ward -No. 6 Florence C. Porter 78
Elmer Martin 804 Dwight L. Clarke 452
S.H. Robinson 66 Samuel Dye 449
Total 870 Elizabeth Hare 301
Florence C. Porter 491
Councilmen Ward No. 7
H. D. Headen 473 Dwight L. Clarke 408
L. K. Stoner 370 Samuel Dye 446
Total 843 Elizabeth Hare 219
Florence C. Porter 391
Outlying Precinct No. 1
Dwight L. Clarke 49
Samuel Dye 143
Elizabeth Hare 33
Florence C. Porter 124
Outlying Precinct No. 2
Dwight L. Clarke 16
Samuel Dye 20
Elizabeth Hare 8
Florence C. Porter 19
Bakersfield, California, March 21, 1929. 71
Councilmen from Six Wards of the City
Declared Elected.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the following
were declared elected as Members of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
for a two year term beginning April 22, 1929, they having received the highest
and majority of the votes cast In their respective wardse
Ward No. 1 Wm. M. Corbett
Ward No. 3 H. A. Carlock
Ward No. 4 C. F. Johnson
Ward No. 5 F. S. Benson
Ward No. 6 Elmer Martin
Ward No. 7 H. D. Headen
Two Members of the Bakersfield City
Board of Education Declared Elected.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, Samuel Dye and
Florence C. Porter were declared elected as Members of the Bakersfield City
Board of Education for a four year term beginning May 11 1929, they having
received the highest number of votes cast as followsf
Samuel Dye 2861
Florence Co Porter 2475
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Californs
ATTESTa
City Clerk and ex-offido Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
72 Bakersfield, California, March 25, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. March 25, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Carlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 1929 and Special
Meeting of March 21, 1929 were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
fir Curbs, Gutters and Sidewalks on
Bank Street, from H Street to Oleander
Avenue--Street District No. 592.
Upona motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, a resolution
approving plan and specifications for the proposed construction of curbs,
gutters and sidewalks on Bank Street from H Street to Oleander Avenue,
known as Street District No. 5929 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Corbett, Johnson , Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents Carlock.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 592.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, Resolution of
Intention No. 592, to cover the proposed improvement of Bank Street, between
H Street and Oleander Avenue, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes* Benson, Carlisle, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absent& Carlock.
Approval and Acceptance of Surety Bond--
Marie Loustalot, Degutty Treasurer, Deputy
Tax Collector and Deputy License Collector.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, Surety Bond in the
sum of $259000.00 bonding Marie Loustalot as Deputy City Treasurer, Deputy
Tax Collector and Deputy License Collector was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
Bakersfield, California, March 25, 1929. ` !
Adoption of General Election Procla-
mation, Calling an Election in the
Second Ward for April 9, 1929.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, a Proclamation
calling an Election in the Second Ward in the City of Bakersfield for April 9,
1929, appointing election officers and designating polling places for the
General Election was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes* Benson, Carlisle, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absentt Carlock.
Communication from State Railroad
Commission, Relative to Missing
Railroad Crossing Signs, Referred
to City Manager.
A communication from the State Railroad Commission, calling the
attention of the Council to a number of missing railway crossing signs
was read, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the matter was
referred to the City Manager with instructions to have the missing signs
installed.
Committee appointed to Draft Proposed
Radio Reception Interference Regula-
tion Ordinance.
A communication from the Radio Dealers Association, requesting
that a proposed ordinance regulating applicances and devices which serve
to interfere with radio reception was read, and upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Corbett, the Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of three
to assist in drafting the Ordinance. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Martin,
Johnson and Corbett.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 324 New
Series, Regulating Meat Markets.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, Ordinance No. 324
New Series, entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE HOURS OF BUSINESS WHEN
AND THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE UNCURED AND UNCOOKED MEATS ARE SOLD, OFFERED
FOR SALE, RECEIVED OR DELIVERED, AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH",
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlisle, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Benson.
Absents Carlock.
7 Bakersfield, California, March 25, 1929.
Petitions from Parent Teachers' Association
Relative to Ordinance Regulating Hypnotic
Exhibitions Filed.
Petitions from the Parent Teachers' Association and the Association
of P. T & S. of the Kern County Union High School relative to prohibition of
the exhibition of human subjects under hypnotic influence was retubned from
the Welfare Commission without recommendation. Upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Corbett, the petitions were ordered placed on file.
Cancellation of Delinquent Taxes on
Property Owned by Frank S. Reynolds
Post No. 26, American Legion.
A petition presented by Frank S. Reynolds Post No. 269 American
Legion, requesting that taxes for the years 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927
and 1928 against improvements situated on Lots 1 and 2, of Block 2870 Bakers-
field, be cancelled and also that this property be not assessed on future
assessment rolls was read, and upon verbal consent of the City Attorney, upon
a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, the petition was granted.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
Ac :Lr Mayor of the City of Bakersfield , California.
ATTESTS
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City Clerk and ex- fficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, April 1, 1.929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. April 1, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Absents Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman Carlock, acted
as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Approval of Assessment List--
Street District No. 585.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the improvement of H Street, from Palm Street to
Brundage Lane, known as Street District No. 585, and no protests or appeals
having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Benson, the
assessment list was approved and confirmed without correction.
Opening Bids for Improvement of Alley
Between 18th & 19th Streets, from M
to 0 Streets--Street District No. 590.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the proposed
improvement of the alley running east and west frmm M to 0 Streets, through
Blocks 249 and 250, known as Street District No. 590, upon a motionby Carlisle,
seconded by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Contract Awarded C. W. Hartman Construction
Company for Improvement of Street District
No. 590.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, a resolution awarding
contract to the C. W. Hartman Construction Company for the improvement of
Street District No. 590 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noess None.
Absents Stoner.
6d) Bakersfield, California, April 1, 1929. r
Opening Bids for Improvement of 17th
Street, Between Q Street and Union
Avenue--Street District No. 591.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed improvement of 17th Street, between Q Street and Union Avenue,
known as Street District No. 591, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by
Johnson, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Contract Awarded to Alldrin & Anderson
for Improvement of Street District No. 591.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, a resolution
awarding contract to Alldrin & Anderson for the improvement of Street
District No. 591 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absents Stoner.
Communication from American Legion
Relative to Cancellation of Taxes
Ordered Filed.
A letter of thanks from the American Legion to the Council
for the action taken in cancelling taxes on the American Legion building
for the years 1923 to 1928 inclusive, was read and upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Martin, was ordered filed.
Approval of "Sunnyville" Map.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, a map showing
a subdivision of the northerly 132 feet of the easterly 198 feet of
Block 6 of the Borgwardt Tract to be known as "Sunnyville" was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Benson, 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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the Council
adjourned.
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Mayor of the City of Bakersf�alifornia.
ATTEI ST s
itq Ulerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, April 8, 1929.
i
Minutes of the Regular ;,Seeting of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock
P. M. April 8, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 1, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Protest Filed and Hearing on Unpaid
Assessment List for Street District
No. 582 Continued Until April 15, 1929.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against the
issuance of Bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the installation of electroliers
on a portion of 19th Street, known as Street District No. 582, a protest signed
by the California Transit Company for a cancellation of assessment Nos. 13 and
14, was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the protest was
referred to the City Attorney for an opinion.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the Month
of March, 1929.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of March, 1929 was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
City Clerk Instructed to Send Telegrams
Advocating the Enactment of Senate Bill
No. 652, as Amended.
In compliance with request of the League of California Municipalities,
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, the City Clerk was instructed to
send telegrams to State Senator J. I. Wagy and Assemblyman Robert L. Patterson
asking them to support Senate Bill No.652 as amended, which provides for an
appropriation by the State for Sewage research.
City Manager Authorized to Spray Trees
at City Expense.
Upona motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the City Manager was
authorized to spray trees located in parking spaces and immediately adjacent
to parking spaces. The expenses of same to bea charge against the General Fund.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-off1sAo Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, April 15, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P.M. April 15, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Stoner.
Absents Johnson, Martin.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 8, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Hearing on Unpaid Assessment List
for Street District No. 582 Again
Deferred for One Week.
This being the time set to again consider protest filed by the
California Transit Company against assessments levied for the installation
of electroliers on 19th Street , in Street District No. 582, upon a motion
by Carlisle, seconded by Benson, the hearing was again deferred until
April 22, 19290 due to opinion from the City Attorney not having been
received.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Construction of Curbs, Gutters and
Sidewalks on a Portion of Bank Street,
Known as Street District No. 592.
This being the time set to consider protests against the
contemplated construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on a portion of
Bank Street, known as Street District No. 592, and no protests having been
received, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution
ordering the work and calling for bids was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absent: Johnson, Martin.
Result of Canvass of Election Returns
of General Election in Jecond Ward on
April 9, 1929.
This being the time set to canvass the returns of the General
Election for Councilman in the Second Ward, held on April 9, 1929, upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, the returns were canvassed with
the following results:
W.J. Cqrlisle 562 votes
Ray Z. Walters 765 votes
Bskersfield, California, April 15, 1929. d '2
Ray I. Walters Declared Elected to
Represent Second Ward for a Two Year
Term Beginning April 22, 1929.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Jenson, Ray I. Walters watt
declared elected to represent the Second Ward of the City for a two year
received
term beginning April 22, 1929, he having/a majority of all votes cast in
the General Election held on April 9, 1929.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications for
Sewers in Blocks 127 and 128, Kern--
Sewer District No. 593.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
approving plan and specifications for the proposed construction of sewers
in Blocks 127 and 128, Kern, to be known as Sewer District No. 593, was
adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Stoner.
Rossi None.
Absents Johnson, Martin.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 593.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, Resolution of
Intention Ab. 593 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Johnson, Martin.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications for
Sewers in Blocks 130 and 203, Kern--
Sewer District No. 594.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
approving plan and specifications to cover the proposed construction of
sewers in Blocks 130 and 203 Kern, to be known as Sewer District No. 594,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absents Johnson, Martin.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 594.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Benson, Resolution of
Intention No. 594 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Stoner.
Noest None.
ibsentt Johnson, Martin.
80 Bakersfield, California, April 15, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 595, Covering the Proposed Diminishing
of the Width of First Street, from Oleander
Avenue to A Street, from 82J to 60 Feet.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, Resolution of
Intention No. 595, covering the proposed diminishing of the width of
First Street, from Oleander Avenue to A Street,, from 822 to 60 feet was
adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absentt Johnson, Martin.
Acceptance of Certified Accountants
Report, Covering Audit for Six Months
Period Ending December 31, 1928.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, audit report
submitted by Chas. H. Petersen & Co.,Certified Accountants, covering an
audit for the six months period ending December 31, 1928 was accepted and
ordered placed on file.
Recommendatiaw from County Live Stock
Inspector, Relative to Vaccination of Dogs.
A communication from Dr. Price R. Edwards, County Live Stock
Inspector, recommending that an Ordinance be enacted making it necessary
that dogs be vaccinated, was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Corbett, the matter was referred to the City Health Officer, Dr. P.J.Cuneo,
for recommendation.
Petition from Citizens League for Ordinance
Prohibiting Cigarette Advertising Posters
on Billboards.
A communication from the Citizens League, recommending that steps
be taken to prohibit the advertising of cigarettes on billboards, was read
and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, was referred to the City
Manager and the City Attorney for recommendation and opinion.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, 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 Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Ba'.cersfield,Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, April 22, 1929. ]I
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. April 22, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
New Councilmen Take Seats.
The business of the old Council now being completed, upon a
motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the Council adjourned and the new
Councilmen elected to serve the City for a two year term, beginning on
this date, assumed their seats, the following being presents
Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Councilman Elmer Martin Appointed
President of the Council and Mayor
of the City.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, Councilman Corbett
assumed the chair as temporary presiding officer and called for nominations
for president of the Council. Councilman Walters nominated F. S. Benson.. This
nomination was seconded by Councilman Headen. Mr. Benson declined the nomination
and nominated Councilman Elmer Martin. This nomination was seconded by Councilman
Johnson. It was moved by Johnson, seconded by Benson, that Councilmen
Elmer Martin be appointed president of the Council and Mayor of the City.
The motion was carried by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Johnson, Martin.
Noses Corbett, Headen, Walters.
Absents None.
Appointment of Standing Finance
Committee.
Mayor Martin, then appointed Councilmen Headen, Walters and
Corbett as the standing Finance Committee.
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pp68 21 Bakersfield, California, April 22, 1929.
Protest of California Transit Company
Overruled and Denied and an Order Pro-
viding for Bonds to Cover Unpaid Assessments
in Street District No. 582 Adopted,.
This, being the time set to again consider a protest filed by
the California Transit Company against the issuance of Bonds to cover
unpaid assessment Nos. 13 and 14, in Street District No. 582, upon a
motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the protest was overruled and
denied and an order providing for the issuance of improvement bonds
aggregating $3,789.08 to cover unpaid assessments in Street District
No. 582 was adopted as read by the following votes
Corbett
Ayes: Benson, Carlock,/Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noes: None.
Absents None.
Confirmation and Approval of Assessment
List for Street District No. 586.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the improvement of the alley in Block 353,Bakersfield,
known as Street District No. 586, and no protests or appeals having been
presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the assessment
list was confirmed and approved without correction.
Recommendation from City Health Officer
Relative to Vaccination of Dogs Accepted
and Ordered Filed.
A recommendation from City Health Officer, Dr. P. J. Cuneo,
recommending a strict enforcement of Emergency Ordinance No. 322 New
Series, that owners of dogs be not compelled to have same vaccinated
and that voluntary vaccination of dogs be carried out as a further
protection to the safety of the animals themselves, was read and upon
a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the recommendation was accepted
and ordered placed on file.
Motion to Defer all Appointments Until
April 29, 1929 Defeated.
It was moved by Walters, seconded by Corbett, that all appoint-
ments to be made by the Council be deferred until the Regular Meeting of
April 29, 1929. The motion was lost by the following votes
Ayes: Corbett, Headen, Walters.
Noses Benson, Carlock, Johnson, Martin.
Absents None.
Bakersfield, California, April 22, 1929. p
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James Ogden Appointed City Manager.
Councilman Carlock nominated James Ogden as City Manager. The
Nomination was seconded by Councilman Johnson. It was then moved by Carlock ,
seconded by Benson, that Mr. James Ogden be appointed City Manager. The
motion was carried by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Johnson, Martin.
Noeso Corbett, Headen, Walters.
Absents None.
Letter from Civic Commercial Association
Relative to Milk Inspection Placed on File.
A communication from the Civic Commercial Association advising
the Council of the splendid condition of the dairies of Bakersfield and
Kern County and thanking them for their cooperation in bringing about this
result was ordered placed on file.
Appointments of Officials Other
than City Manager Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by '.Halters, the appointment
of officials, other than that of City Manager, was deferred until the
Regular Meeting of April 29, 1929.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
r_ of th ity of ersfield, California.
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City Cle"ex-oio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, April 29, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. April 29, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 22, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Opening Bids for Sidewalks, Curbs and
Gutters on a Portion of Bank Street—
Street District No. 592.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the pro-
posed construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters on a portion of Bank
Street, known as 'Street District No. 592, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded
by Corbett, bid placed by Dean & Stroble was publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Resolution Adopted Awarding Contract
to Dean & Stroble for Improvement of
Street District No. 592.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, a resolution
awarding contract to Dean & Stroble for the improvement of Street District
No. 592, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absent: None.
Petition from Moose for a Free Permit
to Conduct Robt. N. Clark Shows, Denied.
A petition presented by Bakersfield Lodge No. 473, Loyal Order of
Moose, asking that a free permit be granted for performances to be given
by Robt. N. Clark Shows under the auspicies of the Moose Lodge was read
and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Garlock, the petition was denied.
Councilman Corbett voted in the negative.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants or the Treasurer to cover same.
Bakersfield, California, April 29, 1929.
City Manager Authorized to Expend $50.00
to Cover Advertisement of the City of Bakers-
field in the California Real Estate Magazine.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, the City Manager
was authorized to arrange for a half page advertisement of the City of
Bakersfield in the California Real Estate Magazine, this advertisement to
cost the sum of $50.00.
Committee Appointed for Proposed Oil
Zoning Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a committee of three to confer with the City Manager
and the City Attorney relative to proposed regulation of oil drilling
within the city limits. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Headen, Johnson
and Walters on the Committee.
Appointment of V. Van Riper as City Clerk.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, V. Van Riper was
appointed City Clerk.
Appointment of V. Van Riper as City
Auditor.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Benson, V.Van Riper was
appointed City Auditor for a two year term beginning May 1, 1929.
.appointment of D. R. Hurley as City
Assessor.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, D. R. Hurley was
appointed City Assessor.
Appointment of H. H. Smith as City
Treasurer, Tax & License Collector.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Johnson, H. H. Smith was
appointed City Treasurer, Tax and License Collector.
Appointment of E. F. Brittan as City
Attorney.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, E. F. Britten was
appointed City Attorney.
Bakersfield, Ca;ifornia, April 29, 3.929.
Committee Appointed for Proposed _..
Charter Revision.
The Mayor at this time appointed Jouncilmen Walters, Headen
and Corbett on a Committee to prepare suitable proposed amendments
to the Charter. This Committee to worn; with interested citizens of the
City in connection with this work.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the C ty o Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTf
City Clerk and ex—officI76 Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, May 60 1929. E
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, G.lifornia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. May 6, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 29, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering; the
':'fork and Calling for Bids in Sevier
District No. 593.
This being the time set to receive protests against the contem-
plated construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 593, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Benson, a
resolution ordering the work and calling for bids was adopted as read by
the following votes
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Corbett , Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noest None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
'Mork and Calling for Bids in Sevier
District No. 594.
This being the time set to receive protests against the contem-
plated construction of sewers in Sevier District No. 594, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen, a
resolution ordering the work and calling for bids was adopted as read by
the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters .
Noest None.
Absent: None.
Letter from Attorney F. E. Borten
Suggesting a Method of Regulating
Oil Drilling; Referred to Committee .
A communication from Mr. Fred E. Berton, suggesting a method of
regulating limits in which oil wells may be drilled was read, and upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the communication was referred to
the coranittee of the Council appointed to consider the advisability of
adopting an ordinance regulatinE -the area in which oil Viells may be drilled
iithin the City limits.
Bakersfield, California, 1hy 6, 1929. � }
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance
No. 325 New Series.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, Emergency Ordinance
No. 325 New Series, increasing the salary of the City Assessor was adopted
as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Resignation of City Attorney,
Mr. E. F. Brittan, Accepted.
The resignation of the City Attorney, Ur. E. F. Brittan resigning;
his position to take effect on this date, was read and upon a motion by
Corbett, seconded by :7alters , was accepted with a vote of thanks for his
service to the City.
Petition for Idaarbelite Electroliers on
17th Street Referred to Planning Commission.
A petition signed by a large number of property owners on 17th
Street, re:Iuesting the installation of an ornamental street lighting system
using Marbelite Standard Type No. S-160 with Neolite glassware No. 91 was
read and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, was referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation.
Petition to Have Tc;o Blocks in East
Bakersfield Included Within the Area
in Which Oil '"Jells May be Drilled
Referred to Committee.
A petition signed by eleven property owners asking that the two
blocks, bounded on the west by King Street , on the north by Sumner Street ,
on the seat by Beale Avenue and on the south by East 19th Street, be included
within the area oronosed to be set aside in which drilling for ail may be
carried on was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, was
referred to the committee apoointed to consider an ordinance regulating
oil drilling.
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Bakersfield, California, May 6, 1929.
Walter Osborn Appointed City Attorney,
Due to the Vacancy Created by the Resig-
nation of Mr. R. F. Britten, City Attorney.
The Mayor at this time announced that nominations would be in
order to fill the office of the City Attorney. Councilman Johnson nominated
'7alter Osborn. Councilman Benson nominated M. G. Brittan. Mr. Britten declined
the nomination and Mr. Benson withdrew his nomination. It was then moved by
Johnson, seconded by Corbett , that halter Osborn be appointed City Attorney.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the C ty of Be rsfield, California.
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i�ty Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
19 U nn Bakersfield, California, May 132 1929. n
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. May 13, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 61 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Refund on Unused Building Permit
to H. G. Hobright.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $8.50 to
11. G. Hobright covering a refund on unused building permit No. 589, issued
February 14, 1924, due to building never having been constructed.
Acceptance of Treasurer's Financial
Report for April, 1929.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of April, 1929 was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 591.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 591 was approved as submitted.
Adoption of Emergency Resolution Authorizing
Expenditure of Funds for Law Enforcement .
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, an emergency
resolution, authorizing the employment of persons and the expenditure for
the enforcement of laws, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayest Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noest None.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield, California, lia.y 13, 1929.
Donation to Order of Eagles for
Advertising Purposes.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Talters, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $100.00 to
the Bakersfield Aerie No. 93, Fraternal Order of Eagles, to be expended for
the purpose of advertising the City.
Protest Filed Against Maintaining and
Operating a Restaurant or Tea Room at
19th & Cedar Streets.
A protest signed by property owners in the vicinity of 19th and
Cedar Streets protesting against allowing a restaurant or tea room to be
operated and maintained at that point was presented, and upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Johnson, was referred to the City Manager for handling„
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, 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 Furnish One Automobile for Use
By Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, the City Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids to furnish one automobile suitable to be
used by the Chief of the Fire Department.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by-C�rlock, the Council
adjourned.
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Mayor of' the Cit f Bakersfield, California.
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City Clerk and ex-officl Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. May 20, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin.
Absents Walters.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 13, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Opening Bids--Sewer District No. 593.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the con-
struction of sewers in Sewer District No. 593, upon a motion by Corbett,
seconded by Headen, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract
to Stroud Bros.--Sewer District No. 593.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, a resolution awarding
contract for the construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 593 to Stroud
Bros. was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin.
Noses None.
Absents Walters.
Opening Bide--Sewer District No. 594.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the con-
struction of sewers in Sewer District No. 5949 upon a motion by Corbett,
seconded by Headen, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract
to Stroud Bros.--Sever District No. 594.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, a resolution awarding
contract to Stroud Bros. for the construction of sewers in Sewer District
No. 594 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin.
Noees None.
Absents Walters.
Bakersfield, California May 202 1929.
Opening Bids on Automobile for Fire Chief.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the proposed
purchase of one automobile for use by the Chief of the Fire Department, upon
a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Action on. Proposed Purchase of Automobile
for Fire Chief Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, action on bids
received to cover the proposed purchase of one automobile for use by the
Fire Chief was deferred for one week for consideration.
Donation to Neighbors of Woodcraft.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant to Sequoia Circle # 3009
Neighbors of Woodcraft in the aum of $50.00 for the purpose of reception
and entertainment of public guests.
Map of Re-subdivision of Union Cemetery
Addition No. 19 Referred to Planning
Commission for ,Approval.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Johnson, a map showing a re.-
subdivision of Section 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 of Union Cemetery Addition No. 1,
being a part of S. W.J of N. E. j of Section 32, Township 29 South, Range 28
East, was referred to the City Planning Commission for recommendation.
Letter from Rev. J. J. Power and
Dr. Willis E. White, Relative to
Development of Mountain Areas.
A communication signed by Dr. Willis E. White and Rev. J. J. Power,
asking for the support of the Council relative to a movement proposed to be
made to establish and develop a bird and wild life sanctuary on Frazier Mountain
and also their endorsement of the development of an area on Frazier Mountain
known as "The Sanctuary of the Pines", was read and upon a motion by Carlock,
secpmded by Corbett, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Communication Relative to Poppy Day,
May 25, 1929.
A communication from the American Legion Auxilliary, advising the
Council of Poppy Day to be held on May 25, 1929 and explaining its purpose was
read, and upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Corbett, was ordered placed on file.
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; '. Bakersfield, California, May 20, 1929.
Appointment of Public Welfare Commissioners.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, the following citizens
were appointed as the Public Welfare Commission to serve for a term of two years$
Ward No. Commissioner.
1 Margaret E. Stroble
2 Mrs. Lottie E. Whittemore
3 Mrs. Anna D. Muller
4 Mrs. Margaret E.Sawyer
5 E. R. Long
6 W. H. Cooley
7 Mrs. Louise Hendsch
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
o^ he Cit o�F rakerefield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, May 27, 1929.
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. &lay 27, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Contract Awarded Bakersfield Garage &
Auto Supply Company to Furnish One
Dodge Bros. Big Six Senior Coupe
For Use by the Fire Chief.
This being the time set to again consider bids placed, proposing
to furnish one automobile for use by the Fire Chief, upon a motion by
Carlock , seconded by Benson, bid placed by the Bakersfield Garage & Auto
Supply Company, proposing to furnish one Dodge Bros. Big Six Senior Coupe
for $2055.00 less $250.00 allowance for Wills St. Claire roadster was
accepted and all other bids rejected..
Appointment of Councilman Headen as
Welfare Funding Association B oard.
In compliance with request submitted by the Civic Commercial
Association, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, the Mayor was
requested to appoint one of the Councilmen to act as a Director on the
Welfare Funding Association Board. The Mayor appointed Councilman H.D.Headen.
Approval of Map Showing a Resubdivision
of Union Cemetery Addition No. 1.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, a map showing a
resubdivision of Union Cemetery Addition No.l was approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, 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 Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council 8djourned.
1aYor of tha C ty of BakXrR4eld, California.
ATTESTS
City Cle�k and ri off'c 1
City of a erafiee d, Goa info neia. of the Council of the
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Bakersfield, California, May 29, 1929.
Minutes of Special bleating held at 400 P. M. May 29, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, was regularly called for 400 P. M May 29, 19292 for the
purpose of appointing a City Manager to succeed the late Jams A. Ogden.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Headen, Miss Zadie Saacker
was appointed City Manager by the following votes
Ayeas Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noes* None.
Absents None.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
or of the Ci of cersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-offifto Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, June 3, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. June 3, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 27, 1929 and Special
Meeting of May 29, 1929 were read and approved as read.
Petition to Provide Lighting Facilities
for Horseshoe Court Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Corbett, a petition presented,
asking that lighting facilities be provided for Horseshoe Court to be located
adjoining the County Garage on Truxtun Avenue, was deferred for one week for
consideration.
Office of City Manager Declared Vacated.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the office of
City Manager was declared vacant) Councilmen Headen and Walters voting in
the negative.
W. D. Clarke Appointed City Manager.
Councilman Carlock nominated W. D. Clarke for the office of City
Manager. The nomination was seconded by Councilman Corbett. It was then moved
by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, that Mr. W. D. Clarke be appointed City
Manager. The motion was carried by the following voter
Ayesr Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes{ Headen, Walters.
Absents None.
Resolution of Regret. Ordered Drafted
for the Passing of the late James Ogden,
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare a resolution of regret due to the passing of the late
James Ogden, City Manager. This resolution to be spread on the minutes of this
meeting and a copy sent to the Ogden family.
Bakersfield, California, June 3, 1929.
City Clerk Instructed to Thank
Capt. W. E. Snell of the State Motor
Police for His Services at Mr. Ogden'•
Funeral.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, the City Clerk
Was instructed to convey a letter of thanks from the Council, to Capt.W.E.Snell
of the State Motor Police, thanking him for the services of himself and force
at the funeral of the late James Ogden.
City Clerk Instructed to Call for Bids
for Official Advertising for the Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 1930.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Clerk Was
instructed to call for bids for the official advertising of the City for the
Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1930.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
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of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, June 10, 1.929. i
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. June 10, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 1929 were read and
Approved as read.
Opening Bids for Official Advertising
for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1930.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
official advertising of the City for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1929,
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, bids submitted by the Bakersfield
Californian and the Daily Report were publicly opened:, examined and declared.
Contract Awarded the Bakersfield
Californian for Official Advertising.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, bid submitted by the
Bakersfield Californian to cover the official advertising for the Fiscal 'rear
ending June 30, 1930 was accepted on a basis of 50 cents a square for the
first insertion and 40 cents a square for each subsequent insertion of the
same matter.
City Manager Authorised to Provide
for band Concerts.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnsen, the City Manager was
authorized and instructed to make the necessary arrangements with J. Ramage
for twelve band concerts to be handled the same as during the summer of 1928,
at a total cost of $1,000.00.
Refund of 1929 Personal Property Tax
to WW.J. Crider.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, the City Auditor was
authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $12.20 to
Wm. J. Crider to cover refund of 1929 Personal Property Tax erroneously collected.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for the month of May, 1929.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of May, 1929 was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
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Matter of Lighting Horseshoe Court
Referred to City Manager.
This being the time set to again consider a petition for the
lighting of Horseshoe Court, located adjoining the County Garage on Truxtun
Avenue, upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Benson, the matter was referred
to the City Manager relative to the advisability of providing a Horseshoe
Court on City property.
Petition for Electroliero on 17th Street,
from K Street to Union Avenue, with Union
Metal Standards.
A petition was filed signed by 49.96 per cent of the owners of
frontage, exclusive of all properties owned by the County of Kern, on 17th
Street, between K Street and Union Avenue, asking that steps be taken to
install Electroliers with Union Metal Standards was read, and upon a motion
by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, action on same was deferred for one week.
Transfer from General to Cash Basis Fund.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, the City Auditor was
authorized and instructed to transfer the sum of $89421.68 from the General
Fund to the Cash Basis Fund.
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for the
Paving of Cheater Avenue, from Truxtun
Avenue to 22nd Street.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications to cover the improvement
of Cheater Avenue, from the south line of Truxtun Avenue to the south line
of 22nd Street, by the construction of a pavement to consist of a 3J inch
asphalt concrete base with a 1-J inch Warrenite Bitulithic Wearing surface.
The motion was carried by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martins
Noess Headen, Walters.
Absents None.
Bakersfield, California, June 10, 1929. ®�I
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Corbett, the Council adjourned.
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Mayor of a City ,Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
ity Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
102 Bakerafield, California, June 17, 1929 !'
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P.M. June 17, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for
Electroliere on 17th Street from K
Street to Union Avenue, with Union
Metal Standards.
In compliance with a petition signed by a majority of the
owners of frontage on 17th Street, between K Street and Union Ave-
nue, requesting that steps be taken to install Electroliere provid-
ed with Union Metal Standards, upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Corbett, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare the neces-
sary plan and specifications.
City Attorney Instructed to Pre-
pare an Ordinance Repealing Ordinance
No. 324 New Series, Providing for the
Regulation of the Hours of Closing of
Meat Markets.
A petition signed by 768 residents of the City, request-
ing that Ordinance No. 324 New Series, which provides that meat
markets shall remain closed at certain hours was read and upon a
motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock the City Attorney was in-
structed to prepare an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 324 New
Series.
Acceptance of letter from the fami-
ly of the late Mr. James A. Ogden
A letter signed by members of the family of the late
Mr. James Ogden, expressing their appreciation and thanks for the
kindness extended to them by the Council during their recent be-
reavement, was read and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Headen, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, June 179 1929 10
Adoption of Resolution Requesting the
Kern County Board of Supervisors to
Take Action on the Matter of the Open-
ing of North H Street, Across the South-
ern Pacific Tracks.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, the City
Clerk was instructed to request the Kern County Board of Supervi-
sors to apply to the Railroad Commission for a rehearing in the
matter of providing a grade crossing across the Southern Pacific
Tracks on North H Street. The Council went on record as advocat-
ing this improvement.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson the Council
adjourned.
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ATT&STD City Clerk and ex-offieio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, June 24, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. June 24, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Committee .Appointed to Investisgate
Relative to Water Shortage.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Corbett, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a committee to investigate the water situation, a
complaint having been made of a great shortage for domestic purposes in
Nast Bakersfield. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Walters and Headen on
the committee.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 326 New Series,
Repealing Ordinance No. 324 New Series,
Regulating the Hours of Closing of Meat
Markets.
A petition was presented and read, signed by 905 citizens,
asking that no steps be taken to repeal Ordinance No. 324 New Series,
Which regulates the closing hours of meat markets and after Some discus-
sion, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, Ordinance No. 326 New
Series, repealing Ordinance No, 324 New Series was adopted as read by the
following votes
Carlock,
AYSSs Benson,/Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Mtrtin.
Noss# Walters.
Abseutt None.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Sewer District Ao. 596.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Benson, a resolution
approving plan and specifications to cover the proposed construction of
sewers in Block 401A and 401Bp known as Sewer District Nb. 5969 was adopted
as read by the following votes
AYest Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, htrtin, Walters.
Noest None.
Absents None.
Bakersfield, California, June 24, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 596.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, Resolution of
Intention No. 596 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Sewer District Nos. 593 and 594.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, assessment diagrams
for Sewer District Nos-. 593 and 594 were approved as submitted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motiom by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited.
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for
Curbs and Sidewalks on 3rd Street,
from Oleander Avenue to Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications to cover the constructicn
of sidewalks and curbs on 3rd Street from Oleander Avenue to Chester Avenue.
Three Members of Planning Commission
Appointed.
The Mayor nominated J. T. Graham, Otto Kamprath and H. D. Headen
to serve as members of the Planning Commission and upon a motion by Johnsen,
seconded by Benson, the Council confirmed the nomination$.
City Auditor Authorized to Issue Warrant
to the Colored Baptist Church Convention.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Johnson, the City Auditor was
authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $35.00 to the
Rev. Bedford to be used at the annual conference of the colored Baptist Church
Convention.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, ZtCity
, the Council adjourned.
kersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officitVClerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, July 1, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of u
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. July 1, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 24, 1929, were read
and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Street District No. 592.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, assessment
diagram for Street District No.592 was approved.
Acceptance of Invitation Extended by
Trinity Church to Attend Picnic at
Kern County Park, July 4th, 1929.
An invitation extended to the Council and City Officials by
to be
the Trinity Church to attend a picnic7given on July 4th, at the Kern
County Park was read, and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Walters,
was accepted with thanks.
Protest Against Open Air Services of
"United Holy Church of America", Re-
ferred to City Manager, City Attorney
and Chief of Police.
A protest signed by residents and property owners in the
vicinity of 1006 Eureka Street, asking that the "United Holy Church of
America" be not allowed to hold revival meetings in that section of the
city was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, the
matter was referred to the City Manager, City :Attorney and Chief of Police
for handling.
Acceptance of Report Covering Water
Situation.
A report submitted by Councilmen Walters and Headen and City
shortage of
Manager Clarke, covering an investigation of the alleged/water in
East Bakersfield was read and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by
Carlock, was accepted and the Committee discharged with a vote of thanks.
Bakersfield, California, July 1, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Convey-
ance of Sewer from Standard Oil Company.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, a resolution
accepting the conveyance of sewer from the Standard Oil Company along
the first alley north of 18th Street, at the intersection of Union Avenue
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Committee Appointed to Investigate
Proposed Legislation, Covering Firemen's
Pension Fund.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a committee to work with the City Manager and the
F' emen's
City Attorney relative to proposed/'ension Fund. $'he Mayor appointed
Councilmen Corbett, Johnson and Walters on the Committee.
Santa Re Railway Ordered to Immediately
Replace Pavement at Intersections of 0
and P Streets with the First Alley North
of 15th Street.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, City Manager Clarke
was instructed to see that the Santa Fe Railway Company immediately replace
pavement at the intersections of 0 and P Streets with the first alley north
of 15th Street running east and west, this pavement to be of a type satisfactory
to the City Engineer.
Vote of Thanks Extended to Fresno City Officials
for Information Obtained on Uniform Building Code.
Messrs. Jensen & Poulson of Fresno appeared before the Council and
explained in detail the provisions and regulations of the Uniform Building Code
and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Headen, a vote of thanks was extended
to the gentlemen for their kindness in coming to Bakersfield and furnishing
the information.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Johnson, se onded by C oc the Council adjourned.
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Mayor o e City, £ Bakersfield, Cailifornia.
ATTESTS
*My Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
-� Bakersfield, California, July 8, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. July 8, 1929.
Presents Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 1, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Approving Plan and
Specifications for Curbs and Sidewalks on a
Portion of 3rd Street--Street District No. 597.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
approving plan and specifications for the proposed construction of curbs
and sidewalks on 3rd Street from H Street to Oleander Avenue, known as
Street District No. 597, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 597.
Ulpn,a motion by, Carlock, seconded by Corbett, Resolution of
Intention No. 597 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absent: Benson.
One Weeks Leave of Absence Granted
H. H. Smith, City Treasurer.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Corbett, H. H. Smith,
City Treasurer, was granted a leave of absence from July 14th to July 214t.192S).
Communication from League of California
Municipalities, Relative to Municipal
Liability Law, Referred to City Manager.
A communication from the League of California Municipalities
relative to the formation of a mutual association to be composed of a
number of California Cities, to carry out the provisions of an act of the
Legislature which imposes a liability on all municipalities :for damages re-
sulting from the negligent operation, by city employees, of a motor vehicle
was read and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, -the matter was
referred to the City Manager for handling.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
City Engineer Instructed to Disregard
Previous Instructions to Prepare Plan
and Specifications for the Paving of a
Portion of Chanter Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, City Engineer
was instructed to disregard recent inetuctions of the Council to prepare
Plan and Specifications for the proposed paving of a portion of Chester Avenue.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, July 15, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. July 15, 1929.
Present: Carlock, Corbett , Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 8, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Sewers in Sewer
District No. 596.
This being the time set to receive protests against the con-
templated construction of sewers in Blocks 401A and 401B, known as
Sewer District No. 596, and no protests having been presented, upon a
motion by Corbett, seconded by Walters, a resolution ordering the con-
struction and calling for bids was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayest Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, "Halters.
Noes* None.
Absent: Benson.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the Month
of June, 1929.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the City Treas-
urer's Financial Report for the month of June 1929 was accepted and
ordered placed on file.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 590.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, assessment
diagram for Street District No. 590 was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 327 New
Series , Amending Plumbing Ordinance
No. 153 New Series.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance No. 327
New' Series, repealing Section 3 of Plumbing Ordinance No. 153 New Series,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett , Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noest None.
Absent: Benson.
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Bakersfield, California, July 15, 1929.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, July 22, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. July 22, 1929.
Presentt Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Hohnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation of Report
of Commissioners--Opening of 21st Street,
from N to P Streets, Resolution of In-
tention No. 584.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
report showing assessment of benefits and damages submitted by Commissioners
in the matter of the opening of 21st Street, under Resolution of Intention
No. 584, and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by
Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Commissioner's Report visa confirmed and
ap_roved without correction.
Approval of Assessment List
--
Sewer District No. 593.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 5931
and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Johnson, the assessment list was confirmed and approved without
correction.
Approval of Assessment List--
Sewer District No. 594.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 594,
and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett,
seconded by Walters, the assessment list was confirmed and approved without
correction.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 328 New
Series, Creating and Fixing the Office
of Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector
and Deputy License Collector.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, Ordinance No. 328
New Series, creating the office of Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector and
Deputy License Collector and prescribing the duties and powers of said deputy
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, 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 Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, July 29, 1929. rv'
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. July 29, 1929.
Presents Carlook, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absente Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 220 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Hearing on Assessment List for Street
District No. 591 Deferred for One Week.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the improvement of a portion of 17th Street, known
as Street District No. 591, and no protests or appeals having been presented,
upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Corbett, the hearing was adjourned until
8 o'clock P. M. Monday, August 5, 1929 and the matter referred to the City
Attorney for a legal opinion.
Opening Bide--Sewer District No. 596.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the proposed
construction of sewers in Block 401A and 40189 known an Sewer District No.5969
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract
to Dean A Stroble for Construction of
Sewers in District No. 596.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Walters, a resolution awarding
contract to Dean & Stroble for the construction of Sewers in District No. 596,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction
of Curbs and Sidewalks on 3rd Street, from
H Street to Oleander Avenue--atresrt District
No. 597.
This being the time set to hear protests against the proposed con-
struction of curbs and sidewalks on a portion of 3rd Street, known as Street
District No. 597, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by
Corbett, seconded by Johnson, a resolution ordering the construction and
calling for bids was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noews None.
Absents Benson.
Bakersfield, California, July 29, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Diminishing of a Portion of First Street
from 82* to 60 Feet—Resolution of In-
tention No. 595.
No protests having been presented, upon a motion by Garlock, seconded
by Johnson, a resolution ordering the diminishing of the width of a portion of
First Street from 82* to 60 feet, as outlined in Resolution of Intention No•595$
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes& Garlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noesr None.
Absents Benson.
Protest on Excessive Speed and Whistling
of Southern Pacific locomotives by
H. C. Clemente, Referred to City Manager.
A communication addressed to the Council by H. C. Clemente, setting
out alleged specific instances of excessive speed and whistling by Southern
Pacific locomotives was read, and upon a motion by Carlock$ seconded by Corbett$
was referred to the City Manager for investigation and handling.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 329 New Series,
Authorizing the Deposit of City Funds in
Banke, in Accordance with California State
Act, Approved May 249 1929.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Waltere, Ordinance No. 329 New
Series, authorizing the Treasurer to deposit City Funds in banks in accordance
with the State Law, approved May 24, 1929, was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayess Garlock, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses Corbett.
Absents Benson.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for Proposed
Construction of Curbs and Sidewalks on Oleander
Avenue, from Palm Street to Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the City Engineer was
instructed to prepare plan and specifications for curbs and sidewalka, where
not already in$ on Oleander .Avenue, from Palm Street to Brundage Lane.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Walters, eScaded,7by/ son, the Council adjourned.
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ATTEST.
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City Clerk and ex-officio C erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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t Bakersfield, California, August 5, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. August 5, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Hone.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 29, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Hearing on Assessment List for Street
District No. 5919 Covering the Improvement
of a Portion of 17th Street, Adjourned
Until September 9, 1929.
This being the time set to again consider assessments levied
for the improvement of a portion of 17th Street, known as Street Dis—
trict No. 5919 upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Carlock, the hearing
was adjourned until eight o'clock P. M. Monday September 9, 1929.
approval of Assessment List--Street
District No. 592--Curbs and Sidewalks
on a Portion of Bank Street.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the construction of curbs and sidewalks on a
portion of Bank Street, known as Street District No. 592, and no protests
or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by
Johnson, the assessment list was approved and confirmed without alteration.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications for
Curbs and Sidewalks on a Portion of Oleander
Avenue, Street District No. 598.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, a resolution
approving plan and specifications to cover the proposed construction of
curbs and sidewalks on Oleander Avenue, where not already constructed, between
Palm Street and Brundage Lane, known as Street District No. 598, was adopted
as read by the following votes
Ayes# Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Hoses None.
Absents None.
. .. .. ..any.
Bqkersfield, California, August 5, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 598.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, Resolution of
Intention No. 598 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, halters.
Noes# None.
Absents None.
Protest Against -Operation of Music
Box at 706 Baker Street.
A protest was presented verbally to the Council against the
.continuance afthe operation of a phonograph until 12 o'clock midnight each
night at 706 Baker 'Street and upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Headen,
the matter was referred to the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Chief
of Police for investigation and report.
Contract Awarded Chas. H. Petersen E Co.
Certified Accountants for Audit Ending
December 31, 1929.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Benson, Chas. H. Petersen E Co.,
Certified Public Accountants of San Francisco, was awarded contract to audit
the City books and accounts for the period ending December 31, 1929 at a cost
of $500.00.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for
Sidewalks and Curbs on Portions of
Pacific & Gage Streets.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications for the construction of
curbs and sidewalks on Pacific Street from Haley to Williams Street and on
Gage Street from Pacific to Kentucky Streets.
Bakersfield, California, August 5, 1929.
Ordinance Ordered Providing for Cash Surety
Bond for Replacement of Work on Streets and
Alleys.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Benson, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance making it necessary that persons,
firms and corporations deposit with the City Engineer a cash Surety Bond
before starting work which will disturb the present condition of streets,
alleys or other public propertyt tMe Bond to be in double the amount of
the estimated cost of the replacement of the work.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Corbett, the Council
adjourned.
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lityor of t City of Bakersfield, California.
ATMSTf
City Clerk and ex-o cio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, August 12, 1929. ,
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakerefield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. August 12, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 5, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Opening Bids for Curbs A Sidewalks on
a Portion of 3rd Street--Street District
No. 597.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed construction of curbs and sidewalks on a portion of 3rd Street,
known as Street District No. 597, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Corbett, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract
to Weitzel .E Larsen Contracting Co. for
Street District No. 597.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Weltere, a resolution
awarding contract to Weitzel A Larsen Contracting Co. for the improvement
of Street District No. 597 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Garlock,, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Request for Assignment of a Part of
Contract for Handling Rubbish d Garbage
Between Mrs. E. W. Winters A City of
Bakersfield.
Mr. Mathew Platz appeared before the Council on behalf of
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F. N. Jameson asking that the Council sanction the assignment' l Mrs. E.W. Winters
of a portion of the contract for handling rubbish and garbage and upon a motion
by Garlock, seconded by Corbett, the matter was referred to the City Manager
and the City Attorney for recommendation and report.
Decoration of City Streets Authorized
for Fair Week.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Johnson, the City Manager
was instructed to arrange for the decoration of City Streets during Kern County
Fair Week in the usual way.
cg Bakersfield, California, August 12, 1929.
Donation to American Legion Drill Team.
Upon a motion by Wgltere, seconded by Johnson, the City Auditor
was authorised and instructed to issue A warrant for $210.00 to the American
Legion Drill Team to be used for advertising the City of Bakersfield at the
National Convention to be held within a short time in the City of San Diego.
also
The Council/unanimously went on record to grant no further donations of
any kind during the present fiscal year.
Appropriation Made in Budget for the
Proposed Purchase of Additional Park
Property.
The sum of $270500.00 was appropriated in the budget for the
fiscal year ending June 300 1930 for the purpose of acquiring additional
park property by the following votes
Ayess Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noels Headen, Walters.
Declined to votes Benson.
Absents None.
Approval of Budget for yisoal rear
Ending June $09 1930.
Upost a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the budget for
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1930 in the total sum of $557,160.94, for
all purposes, was approved by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Roost Headen, Walters.
Absents None.
Adoption of Taxation Levy Ordinance
No. 330 New Series.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Johnson, Ordinance No.330
New Seriee, fixing a tax rate for the fiscal year ending June 309 1930,
was adopted as read by' the following votes
Ayes* Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Bakersfield, California, August 12, 19291 �?
Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. 3319
New Series.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, Salary Ordinance
No. 331 New Series was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayeas Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution Diminishing Width
of Alleys in Block 11 Lowell Addition to
20 Feet, Under Resolution of Intention No. 589.
No protests having been presented, upon a motion by Benson,
seconded by Corbett, a resolution ordering the diminishing of the width of
alleys in Block 1, of the Lowell Addition to 20 feet, under Resolution of
Intention No. 589, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes# Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for July, 1929.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of July, 1929 was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
Leave of Absence Granted City Clerk,
City Attorney & Police Judge.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the City Clerk was
granted a leave of absence of two weeks beginning August 19th, and the City
Attorney and Police Judge were also granted leaves of absence for two weeks.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded ohnson, the Council
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adjourned*
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or of the i y of� c afield, California.
ATT=s
City Clerk and ex-offici Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
1.22 Bakersfield, California, August 19, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of M
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. August 19, 1929.
Present: Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Martin, Walters.
Absent: Headen, Johnson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Communication from Frank S. Reynolds
Post # 261 American Legion.
A communication from the Frank S. Reynolds Post # 26, American
Legion, expressing their thanks and appreciation for the donation made by
the Council on August 12th, toward defraying the expenses of the Post
Drill Team at the competition at the State Convention at sari Diego was
read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, was ordered
placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Warrant to be Issued to W.E. Van Meter
for Convention Expenses.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in favor of W. E. Van Meter
for $169.91 covering Convention expenses recently held in Vancouver B. C.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbatt, seconded by Benson, the Council
adjournedo
yor of the it y ff Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST%
City Clerk and ex-officio C rk of the 4
Council. of the City of Bakersfield, California. j ,
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Bakersfield, California, August 26, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. August 26, 1929.
Presents Benson, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Carlock, Headen.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 19, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction
of Curbs & %idewalks on Oleander Avenue, from
Palm Street to Brundage Lane--Street District
No. 598.
This being the time set to hear protests against the proposed
construction of curbs and sidewalks on Oleander Avenue, from Palm Street
to Brundage Lane, known as Street District No. 598, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson,
a resolution ordering the construction and calling for bids was adopted
as read by the following votes
Ayers Benson, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents Carlock, Headen.
Leave of Absence Granted City Asessaor.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the City Assessor
was granted a leave of absence of two weeks beginning the early part of September.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, -laims 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 Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned.
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ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officio Cleirk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o 'clock P. M. September 3, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Hone.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation of Assessment
List--Street District Mo. 590, Paving
and Sewers in Block 249 and 250, from
M to 0 Streets.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for paving and sewers through Block 249 and 250, Bakers-
field from M to 0 Streeta, known as Street District No. 590, and no protests
or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Corbett, the assessment list was approved and confirmed without alteration.
Petition from J. R. Thomas to Construct
Curb on a Lower Grade than Existing
Curb Grade.
A petition presented by Mr. J. R. Thomas asking for permission
to reconstruct curb at Kern and Jefferson Streets at a grade lower than
existing curb grade was read, and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by
Garlock, the matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Engineer
for handling.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Sewer District No. 5%.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Corbett, assessment
diagram for Sewer District No. 596 was approved as submitted.
City 1%nager and Fire Chief Authorised
to Provide Usual Fire Apparatus at
Fair Grounds During Fair Week.
In compliance with a request submitted by the Fifteenth District
Agricultural Association, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the
City Manager and the Fire Chief were authorized to provide the usual fire
apparatus and men for protection of Fair Ground property during the week
of the Fair.
Bakersfield, California, September 3, 1929. '
Santa Fe Railway Company Authorized
to Spot Cars in First Alley North of
15th Street for the Purpose of Loading
and Unloading.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by 'halters, the City Clerk
was instructed to inform the Santa Fe Railway Company that the Council
has no objection to the spotting of cars on tracks in the first alley
north of 15th Street for the time necessary for loading and unloading.
Refusal of Council to Ratify Assignment
of Contract Between Mrs. E.W.Winters and
F. H. Jameson, Covering Operation of
City Dump Yard.
It was moved by Benson, seconded by Johnson, that a contract
entered into between Mrs. E. W. Winters and F.H. Jameson covering the
operation of the city dump yard be ratified and approved by the Council.
The motion was lost by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Corbett, Johnson.
Noels Carlock, Headen, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, 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 Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the,91ty Sf akersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-offiAu Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
1,496 Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1929.
e.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of "
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. September 10, 1929.
Presents Benson, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martini, Walters.
Absents Garlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Hearing on Assessment List for the
Improvement of a Portion of 17th Street--
Street District No. 591, Adjourned Until
September 16, 1929.
This being the time set to again consider the approval of the
assessment list covering the improvement of a portion of 17th Street,
known as street District No. 591, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by
Benson, the hearing was again adjourned until eight o'clock P. M.
September 16, 1929.
Openift Bids for Curbs and Sidewalks
On a Portion of Oleander Avenue--Street
District No. 598.
This being the time set to open bide received to cover the
proposed construction of curbs and sidewalks on Oleander Avenue from
Palm Street to Brundage Lane, known as Street District No. 5989 upon
a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, all bids received were publigly
opened, examined and declared.
Resolution Adopted Awarding Contract
to Weitzel Larsen Contracting Company
for Street District No. 598.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
awarding contract for the improvement of Street District No. 598 to
to Weitzel Larsen Contracting Company was adopted as read by the
following votes
Ayes# Benson, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents Carlook.
Bakersfield, California, September 10, 1929.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for August, 1929.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of August, 1929 was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Petition to Illuminate Tennis Courts at
Beale and Eastside Parks.
A petition signed by 49 residents requesting that arrangements be
made to light the tennis courts at Beale and Eastside Parks was read and upon
a motion�by Corbett, seconded by Headen, was referred to the City Manager
for investigation and report.
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare a
Resolution Endorsing the Construction
of the Proposed Sespe and San Emidio
Route to Los Angeles.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Attorney
was instructedto prepare a resolution advocating the construction of an
additional route to Los Angeles through the Sespe and San Emidio Canyons and
advocating a request for Federal Aid in this project. The City Attorney was
also instructed to incorporate in the Resolution the endorsement of the
Council for the improvement of the Tehachapi Road and the maintenance of the
Ridge Route. Provision: was also instructed to be made in the Resolution
for the endorsement by the Civic Associations of the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Benson, the Council
adjourned.
yor of the Ci o akersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-offici Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, September 169 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P. M. September 16, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 1929 were
read and approved as read.
Hearing on Assessment for the Improve-
ment of a Portion of 17th Street--
Street District No. 591 Adjourned
Until November 41 1929.
This being the time set to again take action on assessments
covering the improvement of a portion of 17th Street, known as Street
District No. 591, upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Carlock, the
hearing was again deferred until eight o'clock P. M. November 4, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution Approving Plan
and Specifications for Curbs and Side-
walks on Portions of Pacific and Gage
Streets--Street District No. 599.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, a resolution
approving plan and specifications covering the proposed construction of
curbs and sidewalks on portions of Pacific and Gage Streste, known as
Street District No. 599, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noels None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 599.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, Resolution
of Intention No. 599 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes# Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Bakersfield, California, September 16, 1929. ��
City Attorney Instructed to Attend the
Hearing of State Railroad Commission on
Water Rights of the Kern Island and Other
Canals.
A communication addressed to the Coumil by Mr. E. H. White,
advising of a hearing before the Railroad Commission in the City of
Bakersfield on September 24th, relative to water rights of the Kern Island
and other canals, was read and upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Carlockk,
the City Attorney was instructed to attend the hearing to represent the City.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motibn by Carlock, 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.
Committee to Investigate Conditions
at City Dump Yard.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the Mayor was
instructed to appoint a committee of three to investigate with the 3knager
conditions relative to the operation of the City Dump Yard. The Mayor
appointed Councilmen Corbett, Johnson and Garlock on the Committee.
60 Days Leave of Absence Granted
Councilman F. S. Benson.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen, Councilman F. S. Benson
was granted 60 days leave of absence from the City on pay.
City Clerk Instructed to Advertise
for Bids on One Automobile to be Used
by City Engineers Field Party.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, the City Clark was
Instructed to advertise for bids to furnish the city with one automobile
suitable for use by the Engineers Field Force.
Bakersfield, California, September 16, 1929.
Action of the Council on this Date to
Adjourn Hearing on Assessment for Street
District No. 5910 Reconsidered.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, action of the City
Council on this date to adjourn the hearing on the assessment for the im-
provement of a portion of 17th Street, known as Street District NO. 591,
to November 4, 1929 was reconsidered by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Mosel Headen, Walters.
Declined to votes Garlock.
Absents None.
Hearing on Assessment for Street District
No. 591 Adjourned Until September 23, 1929.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, hearing on assessment
for the improvement of a portion of 17th Street, known as Street District
No. 5919 was adjourned until eight o'clock P. M. Monday September 23, 1929.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
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Mayor of the C Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-offYbio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, September 23, 1929. jl
Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. September 23, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 16, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Hearing on Assessment for Street District
No. 591 Again Adjourned Until October 14,1929.
This being the time set to again consider assessment covering
the improvement of a portion of 17th Street, known as Street District No. 5911
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, the hearing was again adjourned
until eight o'clock E°. M. October 14, 1929.
Confirmation and Approval of Assessment
for Sewer District No. 596.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the improvement of Sewer District No. 596 and no
protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded
by Bensoh, the assessment list was confirmed and approved without alteration.
Adoption of Resolution Advocating the
Construction of an Additional Route to
Los Angeles, Through the Seeps and
San E'midio Canyons.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, a resolution advocating
the construction of an additional highway route to Los Angeles through the
Seeps and San Emidio Canyons was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayesi Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Roes: None.
Absent: None.
Petition to Change Parallel to Angle Parking
for Three Blocks on 18th Street, Referred to
City Manager.
A petition signed by 37 business men, asking that the manner of
parking on 18th Street , between H and K Streets, be changed from parallel to
angle parking was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock,
the matter was referred to the City Manager for handling.
22 Bakersfield, California, September 23, 1.929.
Ordinance Ordered for Inclusion of
Properties on West Side of Union Avenue
in the Industrial Zone.
In compliance with a petition presented by property owners and
upon recommendation by the City Planning Commission, upon a motion by Corbett,
seconded by Walters, the City Attorney was instructed to amend the existing
zoning ordinance to provide for the inclusion of the width of two lots on the
west side of Union Avenue#between the first alley south of Truxtun Avenue
to the south line of 18th Street, in the industrial zone.
City Manager Instructed to Provide
List of Proposed Names of Streets
to Supersede Lettered Streets.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, the recommendation
submitted by the City Planning Commission relative to giving names to all
lettered streets was approved, and the City Manager instructed to submit
a list of proposed names to be given the streets.
Recommendation of Planning Commission
to Open 21st Street, West to Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, the recommendation
of the ..City Planning Commission relative to the advisability of opening
.21st Street from its present westerly limits to Oak Street was referred to
the City Manager"for investigation and report.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Four
Deeds in Connection with the Opening of
21st Street, Under Resolution of Intention
No. 584.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, x resolution
accepting the following deeds in connection with the opening of 21st Streets
under Resolution of Intention No. 584, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes# Benson,Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, V artin, Walters.
Noest None.
Absents None.
George Hay & Wife N. 23.751 of 27, Block "Y" Baker Homestead Add.
H. Geo. Crease & Wife N. 23.75' of 27, Block "Z"
Kern County Children!s Shelter N. 23.75' of 8,9,
& S. 239,750 of 10, " "Z"
Emilio Toti & Wife 26 & S. 23.75'
of 25, " 11V " n n
Bakersfield, California, September 23, 1929. 3
Report of Committee on City Dump
Yard Handling Approved.
A report submitted by Councilmen Corbett, Garlock and Johnson,
relative to proposed betterment of city dump yard conditions was read and
upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, the report was approved and
accepted and the City Manager given authority and instructed to carry out
the recommendations of the Committee .
City Clerk Instructed to Advertise for
Bids for Steel Counter for Office of
Assessor.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids to cover the proposed installation of a
steel counter in the office of the City Assessor.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen, the Council adjourned.
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Ma or o_ h of Bakersfield, California.
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/City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
� j' , Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. September 30, 1929.
Presents Benson, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Carlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 23, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Opening Bids for One Automobile
for Use by Engineers Field Party.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed purchase of one automobile suitable for use by the Engineers
field party, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, bid submitted
by Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.s was publicly opened, examined and declared.
Contract Awarded Geo. Haberfelde, Inc.
to Furnish One Ford Survey :flagon for
Engineers Field Party.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett , bid submitted
by Geo. Haberfelde, Inc ., proposing to furnish One Special Ford Survey
:'Iagon completely furnished for $832.75 less $32.75 for old Ford,at the
present time used by the Engineers field force, was accepted.
Opening Bids for Steel Counter to be In-
stalled in the Office of City Assessor.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed installation of one steel counter in the office of the City
Assessor, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen, bid submitted
by Mr. G. West Company of San Francisco, was publicly opened, examined and,
declared.
Contract Awarded M. G. West Company to
Install Steel Counter in Office of City
Assessor.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Corbett, bid submitted
by M. G.West Company to install one steel counter in the office of the
City Assessor for $1410.00 was accepted.
Bakersfield, California, September 30, 1929. ,';;)
Adoption of Plan Showing Standard
1anhole Frame and Cover.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Benson, a plan showing standard man-
hole frame and cover was adopted.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 332 New
Series, Amending Zoning Ordinance.
Upon a motion by 17alters, seconded by Corbett, Ordinance No. 332 New
Series, amending Zoning Ordinance No. 303 New Series was adopted as read by
the following votes
Ayest Benson, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noest None.
Absents Carlock.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited by the
Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants
on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adoption of Resolution Abandoning all
Proceedings in Street District No. 599.
Upon e. motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, a resolution abandoning,
all proceedings taken in the matter of the proposed construction of curbs and
sidewalks on portions of Gage and Pacific Streets, known as Street District
No. 599, was adopted as read by the following votet
Ayes& Benson, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noest None.
Absents Garlock.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Benson, the Council adjourned.
( Mayor of the Ci of Bakersfield. .
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, California, October 14, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Sleeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. October 14, 1929.
Presents Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Martin, Walters.
Absents Benson, Johnson.
Minutes of the Regular Sleeting of September 30, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Cancellation of Complete Assessment List
for Street District No. 591.
This being the time set to again take action on complete asaessment
list, covering the improvement of a portion of 17th Street, known as Street
District No. 591, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, the assessment
list was cancelled due to having been superseded by partial assessment filed
in the office of the City Clerk September 23, 1929.
Approval and Confirmation of Partial
Assessment List for Street District
No. 591.
This being V e time set to hear protests and appeals against partial
assessment list, covering the improvement of a portion of 17th Street, known
as Street District No. 591, and no protests or appeals having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Walters, the partial assessment list
was approved and confirmed without alteration.
Petition for Electroliers on a Portion of
L Street Referred to City Planning Commission.
A petition signed by the owners of a majority of the frontage,
asking that electroliers be installed on L Street9from Truxtun Avenue to 19th
Street, was read and upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Carlock, was referred
to the City Planning Commission for recommendation.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for Septembers1929.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Corbett, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of September, 1929 was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, October 14, 1929.
One Weeks Leave of Absence Granted
City Treasurer, H. H. Smith.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, Mr. H.H. Smith
City Treasurer was granted one weeks leave of absence beginning October 20, 1929.
Acceptance of Certified AOcountants Report
for Six Months Period Ending June 30, 1929.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Carlock, report submitted by
Chas. H. Petersen covering an audit of the City Books and Accounts for the
six months period ending June 30, 1929 was accepted and ordered placed on file
and the City Manager instructed to comply with the recommendations set forth
in the report.
Cancellation of 1929-30 Real Taxes on
Property Acquired by Kern County Union
High School.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Headen, the City Auditor was
instructed to cancel tax assessment No. 1070, covering 1929-30 taxes on Lots
7 & 8, in Block 397, City of Bakersfield, due to this property having been
acquired by the Kern County Union High School District.
Proposal to Sell Properties to the City
for the Enlargement of Beale Park, Placed
on File.
A proposal submitted by J. E. Bolender offering to sell to the
City, the east 132 feet of Blocks 43 & 48, Southern Addition, for the sum of
$11,500.00 and also a proposal submitted by Geo. W. Reynolds offering to sell
to the City the west 2 of Blocks 43 & 48, Southern Addition, for the sum of
$11,500.00 was read and upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, the
communications were ordered placed on file.
Permit Granted George & Clarissa Haberfelde
for sub-sidewalk Space.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, a permit was granted to
George & Clarisse Haberfelde to excavate sub-sidewalk space on 17th Street
and alley contiguous to Lot 7, Block 273.
Bakersfield, California, October 14, 1929.
Hearing Fixed for Action on Proposed
Cancellation of Card Game Permit Held
by Business $ Professional Mena Social
Club.
In compliance with a recommendation submitted by Chief of Police
Richardson, upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, the City Clerk
was instructed to cite Charles Riegler, Manager of the Business and Professional
Mena Social Club, to appear before the Council at eight o'clock P. M. Monday
October 21st, and at that time show cause why a permit granted by the City of
Bakersfield for the playing of cards at 1314- 19th Street should not be revoked.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by 'Carlock, seconded by Headen, 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 Corbett, seconded by Walters, the Council
adjourned.
4yor C f Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTt
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p Clerk and ex-offi 'o Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Ca ifornia.
Bakersfield, California, October 21, 1929. � Z9
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. 1 . October 21, 1929.
Present : Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Hartin, Walters.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 14, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Permit to Conduct Card Games Granted
Business & Professional Men's Club of
Bakersfield, Revoked.
This being the time set for Charles Riegler, Manager of the Business
and Professional Men's Club of Bakersfield, to appear before the Council and
show cause why permit to conduct card games at 1314- 19th Street should not be
revoked and he having failed to make an appearance, upon a motion by Walters,
seconded by Headen, the permit was revoked.
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
Ordinance Prohibiting Heavy Trucks Passing
Through the City From Using any but Partic-
ular Arteries.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance making it necessary for heavy trucks passing
through the City to use particular arteries.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Walters, the Council adjourned.
e City o Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officio 171erk of' the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
/a 0Bakersfield, California, October 28, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. October 28, 1929.
Presents Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 21, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Street Superintendent Instructed to
Prepare Amended Assessments for Public
Improvements of Subdivided Properties .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the Street Superin-
tendent was instructed to prepare amended assessments for public improvements
on properties subdivided since the original assessments were made.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Deed
from M . Yura for the Opening of 21st Street.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Johnson, A resolution accepting
deed from M ikiye Yura for Lot 26 and the south 23.75 feet of Lot 25, in Block
"Y", Homaker Park Tract to be used for the opening of 21st Street was adopted
as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents Benson.
Invitation to Attend Christian Church
Services Sunday, November 3, 1929.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, invitation extended
to the Council to attend the services at the Christian Church on Sunday,
November 31 1929, at which time Mayor Porter of Los Angeles will be present,
was accepted.
Invitation to Participate in Armistice
Day Celebration.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Johnson, the invitation
extended by the Armistice Day Committee of Frank S. Reynolds Post of the
American Legion to participate in the parade was referred to the City Manager
for handling.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Bakersfield, California, October 28, 1929. / _a(
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
or of the Cit of/B�ckersfield, California.
ATTEST t
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1929. C'
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. I.I. November 4, 1929.
Presents Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Pdeeting of October 28, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Cancellation of 1929-30 Double
Assessment on Personal Property.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Headen, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to cancel 1929-30 Personal Property Assessment
No. 5717, due to double assessment against the K. & W. Furniture Company.
Withdrawal of Offer by J. E. Bolender
to Sell to the City His Property for
Enlargement of Beale Park.
A communication from Mr. J. E. Bolender withdrawing his offer
to sell to the City the east 132 feet of Blocks 43 and 48, Southern Addition
for the sum of $110500.00 was. read and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by
Headen, was ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Emergency Ordinance No . 333
New Series, Amending Ordinance No. 124
New Series, Regulating Fees of Engineers
Department .
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, Emergency Ordinance
No. 333 New Series, amending Ordinance No. 124 New Series, regulating permits
issued and fees collected by the Street and Engineers Departments was adopted
as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents Benson.
Letter of Thanks from Kern County Fair
Association Accepted and Ordered Filed.
A communication from the Kern County Fair Association, expressing
to the Council their appreciation for help rendered during Kern County Fair
Week was read, and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Walters, was ordered,
placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, November 4, 1929. -yr
Adoption of Plan and Specifications for
Siphon Across 24th Street at Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Headen, plan and specifications
covering the proposed construction of a siphon across 24th Street at the inter-
section with the Stine Canal was adopted and the City Clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the work.
Recommendation of City Manager Pertaining
to City Attorney's Department.
A recommendation from City Manager, W. D.Clarke, that the City
Attorney be required to devote a large portion of his time at the City Hall
was read, and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen, the matter was laid
over for one week for consideration.
Petition from General Pipe Line Company
for a Franchise to Lay a Pipe Line Through
the City.
An application was presented by the General Pipe Line Company of
California, asking for a Franchise to construct and maintain an underground
_ pipe line through the City along the west line of Oak Street was presented,
and upon a motion by Walters , seconded by Carlock, was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the Council adjourned.
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�f-twe City/0 Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTt
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
do Bakersfield, California, November 12, 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Ivfeeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. November 12, 1929.
Present: Carlock, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents Benson, Corbett.
Minutes of the Regular I::eeting of November 4, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 334 New Series,
Amending Ordinance No. 178 New Series ,Regu-
lating the Playing of Cards and Dice.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Johnson, Ordinance No. 334 New
Series, amending Section 8 of Ordinance No. 178 New Series, regulating the
playing of cards and the rolling of dice, was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayes: Oarlock, Headen, Johnson, Martin, ',Palters.
Noest None.
Absents Benson, Corbett.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 335 New Series,
Amending Ordinance No. 127 New Series,
Pertaining to the Collection and Disposal
of Rubbish and Garbage.
Upon a motion by 'Walters, seconded by Carlock , Ordinance No. 335
New Series, amending Sections 2 and 5 of Ordinance No. 127 New Series, pertaining
to the collection and disposal of rubbish and garbage was adopted as read by the
following votet
Ayess Carlock, Headen, Johnson, 34artin, Salters.
Noess None.
Absents Benson, Corbett .
City Manager and City Attorney Instructed to
Cooperate with Civic Commercial Association
in Connection with Better Methods for Collection
and Disposal of Rubbish and Garbage.
Upon a motion by I-leaden, seconded by Carlock, the City Manager and
the City Attorney were instructed to cooperate with the Civic Commercial Asso-
ciation relative to securing data pertaining to the collection and disposal
of rubbish and garbage in othbr cities.
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Bakersfield, California, November 12, 1929.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for October, 1929.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Oarlock, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of October, 1929 was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Petition from Santa Fe Railway Company for
Permission to Re-align 300 feet of Spur
Track. Across Inyo Street.
A petition submitted by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company, asking for permission to re-align 300 feet of spur track,which crosses
Inyo Street at the intersection of Eureka Street, was presented and upon a
motion by Headen, seconded by Carlock, action on same was deferred until the
regular meeting of December 16, 1929.
Approval of Assessment Diagrams for Street
District Nos. 597 and 598.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, assessment diagrams
for Street District Nos. 597 and 598 were approved.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Abandonment of all Proceedings Pertaining
to the Proposed Construction of Siphon
Across 24th Street at Intersection with
Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, all proceedings taken
up to this time pertaining to the proposed construction of a siphon at the inter-
section of 24th Street with the Stine Canal were abandoned and the City Engineer
instructed to prepare new plans to cover.
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
Amendment to Traffic Ordinance Designating
a Portion of 18th Street a Boulevard.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Carlock, the City Attorney was
instructed to amend Traffic Ordinance No. 260 New Series , designating 18th ;3tre0t,
East of Chester Avenue a Boulevard.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Walters, o nson, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the Cit f Bakersfield, California .
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfieldt California November 18 1929.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight otclock P. M. November 18, 1929.
Presents Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absent# Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Proposed Agreement with Southern Pacific
Company for an Easement Across Right of
Way for Sewer, Referred to City Attorney.
A proposed license agreement with the Southern Pacific Company,
covering an easement across the Southern Pacific Right of Way, for the
purpose of constructing and maintaining a public sewer was referred to
the City Attorney for recommendation and handling.
Adoption of Three Resolutions Covering
Easements for the Construction and
Maintaining of Public Sewers.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, resolutions
accepting agreements with the Associated Supply Company, the Associated
Oil Company and Irving Cohn, Executor of the estate of Charles Cohn deceased,
granting easements to the City for the construction and maintenance of
a public sewer were adopted an read by the following votes
Ayes# Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of New Plan and Specifications
for Siphon at 24th Street and Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Headen, new plan and
specifications to cover the proposed construction of a siphon at the inter-
section of 24th Street and the Stine Canal were adopted and the City Clerk
instructed to advertise for bids for the work.
Bakersfield, California, November 18, 1929.
Petition from General Pipe Line Company
for an Excavation Permit to Cover the
Installation of Pipe Line in the City,
Along Oak Street.
A petition presented by the General Pipe Line Company of California,
asking for an excavation permit to install an oil pipe line through the City,
along Oak Street was presented. This application to be in lieu of recent
application made for Franchise. Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Corbett,
the petition was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary agreement.
Matter of City Attorney's Remaining in
His Office in the City Hall, Deferred
for One Further Week.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, the recommendation
submitted by the City Manager, relative to the City Attorney maintaining his
headquarters in the City Hall was deferred one further week for consideration.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned.
y of Bakers field, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
} 77 Bakersfield, California, November 25, 1929..
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, Califcrnia, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. November 25, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Confirmation and Approval of Amended
Public Improvement Assessments.
This being the time set to hear protests or objections against
amended assessments to cover the public improvements against properties sub-
divided since the original assessments were made and no objections or protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, the :list
of amended assessments was confirmed and approved without alteration.
Report of Committee on Proposed Firemen's
Pension.
The Committee of the Council, appointed to investigate the advis-
ability of providing a Firemen's Pension Fund, submitted a report advising
the Council that in their opinion the proposed plan was workable. Upon 8
motion by (brbett, seconded by Johnson, the report was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Allowance- of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Allowance of Claim of Union Paving Co.,
to Cover City's Portion of Street Dis-
trict No. 570.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sue of $3,892.76 to
the Union Paving Co., to cover the City's portion of the improvement of
Street District No. 570.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconds ock, the Council
adjourned.
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City ex-offs o Clerk of the
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Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, December 2, 1929. ^ f
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. December 2, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Opening Bide for Siphon at Intersection
of 24th Street and Stine Canal.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the proposed
construction of One Reinforced Cement Concrete Siphon at the intersection of
24th street and the Stine Canal, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen,
all bide received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Contract for Siphon Awarded to Y.J.Stoll.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, bid submitted by
V. J. Stoll of $3421.00 to construct a siphon at 24th Street and the Stine Canal
was accepted and all other bide rejected by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, martin.
Noels Walters.
Absents None.
City Manager Instructed to Prohibit
Further Construction of Oil Line Along
Oak Street, by General Pipe Line Company.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Waltere, the City Manager
was instructed to prohibit the General Pipe Line Company of California to
proceed further with the construction of an oil pipe line along the west line
of Oak Street until the proper permit is obtained.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Walters, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the Ci of Bak refield, California.
ATTEST
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
3 )® Bakersfield, California, December 9s 1929. r
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. December 99 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin.
Absents Walters.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 2, 1929 were read and
approved as read.
Confirmation and Approval of Unpaid
Assessment Liat, Covering Partial
Assessment of Street District No. 591.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
the issuance of Bonds to cover unpaid partial assessments for the improve-
ment of 17th Strest, between Q Street and Union Avenue, known as Street
District No. 5910 and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, the unpaid assessment list was
confirmed and approved without alteration and the City Attorney instructed
to prepare a resolution providing for the issuance of Bonds.
Donation to East Bakersfield Community
Christmas Tree Fund.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the City Auditor
was authorised and instructed to issue a warrant for $100.00 to help defray
the expenses of providing a Community Christmas Tree in East Bakersfield.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend
Ordinance No. 144 New Series.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 124 New Series, to
provide that in cases where a deposit iv required in excess of $500.009
that a Surety Bond may be tendered in lieu of a Cash Bond to cover that
amount of the deposit in excess of $500.00. It being left to the discre-
tion of the City Engineer as to whether or not a Surety or a Cash Bond is
to be furnished.
Bakersfield, California, December 9, 1929. r
Refusal of V. J. Stoll to Execute Contract
Covering the Proposed Construction of a
Siphon at 24th Street and Stine Canal.
A communication from V. J. Stoll, refusing to execute a contract
to cover the construction of a siphon at the intersection of 24th Street and
the Stine Canal awarded to him on December 2, 1929 was read, and upon a motion
by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, the refusal was accepted and ordered placed on
file, and the City Clerk instructed to readvertise for bids on the work.
Application from Santa Fe Railway Company
for Relocation of Two Spur Tracks Across
"D" Street.
An application presented by the Santa Fe Railway Company, asking for
permission to relocate two spur tracks crossing "D" Street was read, and upon
a motion by Headen, seconded by Johnson, action on same was deferred until the
regular meeting of January 13, 1930.
Mayor and City Clerk Instructed to Execute
Agreement with Southern Pacific Company,
Covering Proposed Construction of Sewers
Under Southern Pacific Right of Way.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Benson, the Mayor and the City
Clerk were instructed to execute agreement with the Southern Pacific Company,
covering easement for construction of sewer lines underneath Southern Pacific
Right of Way.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, claims as audited by
the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover as=.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by .Corbett, seconded by Benson, t e ouncil ad;lourned.,
4yor;of the 4ofkersfield;, Calif.
ATTEST s
City Clerk and ex-officio erk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1929. 1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield,. California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. December 16, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Markin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 9, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Opening Bide on Can Reinforced Cement
Siphon at Intersection of 24th Street
and Stine Canal.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed construction of One Reinforced Cement Concrete Siphon at the
intersection of 24th Street and the Stine Canal, upon a motion by Benson,
seconded by Johnson, bid received from Dean & Stroble was publicly opened
examined and declared.
Contract Awarded to Dean & Stroble for
Siphon at 24th Street and Stine Canal.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Walters, bid placed by
Dean & Strobla offering to construct One Reinforced Cement Concrete Siphon
at the intersection of 24th Street and the Stine Canal for $4783.33, was
accepted.
Confirmation and Approval of Assessment
for Street District No. 597.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the improvement of Street District No. 597, and no
protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded
by Corbett, the assessment was confirmed and approved without alteration.
Action on Petition from Santa Fe for Re-
alignment of Spur Tracks Across Inyo Street,
Deferred for One Week.
This being the time set to take action on petition presented
by the Santa Fe Railway Company, asking for permission to re-align spur
tracks crossing Inyo Street, near the north line of Eureka Street, upon a
motion by Hendon, seconded by Benson, the matter was deferred for one week
and referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1929. 1 5,_.
Adoption of Order Providing for Iasuance of
Bonds to Cover Unpaid Assessments for the
Improvement of a Portion of 17th 'Street--
Street District No. 591.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, an order providing
for the issuance of Public Improvement Bonds to cover unpaid assessments in
Street District No. 5919 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes# Benson, Chrlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Refund of Business License Fee to
Anabel Button, Chirothesian.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Corbett, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructedto issue a warrant in the sum of $31#25 to
Anabel Button, covering refund of license fee paid October 3, 19299 due to
State law prohibiting the practice of acting as chirathesian.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for November, 1929.
Upo# a motion by Benson, seconded by Readen, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of November, 1929, was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Petition from Bakersfield City Schools
to Close Four Streets, Referred to
Planning Commission for Recommendation.
A petition presented by the Bakersfield City Schools, asking that
the following Streets be closed to the public was read, and upon a motion by
Headen, seconded by Benson, was referred to the City Planning Commission
for recommendations
Ninth Street, between H Street and I Street
Monterey Street, between Williams Street and Virginia Street
Dolores Street, between King Street and Beale Avenue
Second Street, between A Street and C Street.
Bakersfield, California, December 16, 1929.
Application for Franchise to Supply and
Maintain Advertising Waste paper Cane on
City Streets.
An application presented by Charles 0. Cannady and Wayne
G. Nolan, asking for a Franchise to supply and maintain waste paper
cans with the right to glace on same appropriate and proper advertising
matter was read, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, was
referred to the City Manager for recommendation and to the City Attorney
for legal opinion.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Walterm, the Council
adjourned*
or of City f Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ea-o ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1929. 1 1
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'lock P. M. December 23, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation of Assessment
List for Street District No. 598.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the construction of curbs and sidewalks on a portion
of Oleander Avenue, known as Street District No. 598, and no protests or
appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen,
the assessment list was confirmed and approved without alteration.
Action on Petition from Santa Fe Railway
Company for Realignment of Spur Tracks
Across Inyo Street, Deferred until Feb. 24% 1930.
This being the time set to again consider a petition placed by the
Santa Fe Railway Company, asking for permission to realign two spur tracks
across Inyo Street, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Headen, action on
this matter was again deferred until eight o'clock P. M. February 24, 1930.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Agreement
with Southern Pacific Company, Covering
Easement Across Right of Way for Construction
and Maintenance of Sewer Lines.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Johnson, a resolution accepting
agreement with the Southern Pacific Company, dated June 1, 1929, in which the
City of Bakersfield is granted an easement across the Southern Pacific Right
of Way for the construction and maintenance of a sewer was adopted as read by
the following votes
Ayers Bensons Oarlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents None.
1 r1 ) Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1929.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Deed from
the County of Kern for Land to be Used in
the Opening of 20th Street, West to Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Headen, seconded by Walters, a resolution
accepti q Dead dated December 16, 1929 from the County of Kern, conveying
to the City a piece of land to be used in the opening of 20th Street,
west to Oak Street, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes# Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 336 New Series,
Regulating Use of City Streets by Trucks
and Trailers.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, Ordinance No. 336
New Series, prohibiting the use of certain streets in the City by trucks
and trailers was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 337 New Series,
Regulating Permits and Fees of the Engineering
and Street Departments.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance No. 337,
New Series, regulating the-granting of permits and the collecting of fees by
the Engineering/and Street Departments, was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absent• None.
Adoption of Three Resolutions Accepting
Deeds for the Opening of 21st Street,
Under Resolution of Intention No. 584.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Benson, resolutions
accepting deeds from Josephine Bade, Mary Barcelona, guardian of the estate
of Mary Martinez, Catherine Martinez and Dominie Martinez,minore, and
Marie Martinez Granger for the south 23,75 feet of Lot 10, and all of
Lot 9, Block "Y", Baker Homestead Tract, to be used in the opening of
21st Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 584#were adopted as read
by the following votes
Ayes# Benson, Garlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absentz None.
Bakersfield, California, December 23, 1429.
Petition from Bakersfield City Schools for
the Closing of Four Streets, Denied.
A recommendation from the City Planning Commission that the petition
presented by the Bakersfield City Schools for the closing of four streets be
denied was read, and ;upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the
recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted and the petition denied.
Illowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims as audited
by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Proposed Sewers �n the Vicinity of 30th & K
Streets Ordered onstructed with Vitrified
Salt Glazed Sewer Pipe.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Headen, the City Engineer
was instructed to specify that vitrified salt glazed sewer pipe be used in
the sewers to be constructed in the vicinity of 30th & K Streets.
Councilman Johnson voted in the negative.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned. r
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ATTESTS
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City ex-o£ io Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, December 30, 1929.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M. December 30, 1929.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 23, 1929 were read
and approved as read.
90 Days Extension of Time Granted
Alldrin A Anderson to Complete the
Improvement of 17th Street--Street
District No. 591.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Headen, Alldrin & Anderson
were granted a 90 days extension of time to complete the improvement of
a portion of 17th Street, known as Street District No. 591.
Adoption of Resolution Approving Plan
and Specifications for Sewer District
No. 600.
Upon a motion by Walters, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
approving plan and specifications for proposed sewers in the vicinity of
30th & K Ntreete, known as Sewer District No. 600, was adopted as read by
the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 600.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, Resolution of
Intention No. 6009 covering the proposed sewers in the vicinity of 30th
& K Streets was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayees Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Headen, Johnson, Martin, Walters.
Noels None.
Absents None.
John E. Frye Appointed Police Judge.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, John E. Frye
was appointed Police Judge for a two year term beginning December 30, 1929.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council
adjourned*
ATTEST:
1 y er an ex—o cio Cit o Bakersfield
Clerk of the Cibuncil of the Y , California.
City of Bakersfield, California.