HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - DEC 1927 114 Bakersfield , California, January 3, 1927 .
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 3, 1927 .
Present: Benson, Carlisle, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Bain, Carlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 27, 1926 ,
were read and approved as read.
Petition to Change Slot Machine
Regulations and License Fees.
A petition signed by a large number of merchants of
the City asking that the present ordinance, covering the regu-
lation of slot machines and license fees, be changed was read
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, the matter
was referred to the City Welfare Commission for recommendation.
Petition to Narrow Buena Vista
Street from A to H Streets to 60 ft.
A petition presented by Mr. Edward Kelly asking that
steps be taken to narrow Buena Vista Street from A to H Streets
to a uniform width of 60 feet was read, and upon a motion by
Benson, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to the
Planning Commission and City Manager for recommendation.
Extension of Time Granted Dean
& Stroble to Complete Street
District No. 541.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , an ex-
tension of 90 days time to complete the improvement of Street
District No. 541 was granted Dean & Stroble.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
License Agreement from Southern
Pacific Railroad for 34th. Street
Crossing.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson, a
resolution accepting license agreement from Southern Pacific
Railroad fur a crossing at 34th. Street was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes; Benson, Carlisle, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain, Carlock.
Bakersfield , California, January 3, 1927.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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.
Acceptance of Invitation Extended
by Mercy Hospital to the Council to
Attend Dedication of New Building.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, invita-
tion extended by the Mercy Hospital to attend dedication of new
building on January 9th. 1927 was accepted and all members of
the Council who can possibly do so were requested to attend.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the C• ty of akersfie d , California.
ATTEST:
ty lark and ex- ficio erk o the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
1 1f> Bakersfield, California, January l0, 1927 .
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 10, 1927 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 3, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Refund of 1926 Real Tax--
Sylvester K. Coe.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
to Sylvester K.Coe for $12.20, covering refund of 1926 real
tax on property entitled to military exemption.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Agreement Between Southern Pacific
Railroad Company, County of Kern
and City of Bakersfield, re-Cons-
truction of California Avenue
Crossing.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Martin, a
resolution accepting a tri-party agreement between the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company, the County of Kern and the City of
Bakersfield , dated November 5, 1926, for a Railroad Crossing
at California Avenue was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Oarlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Approval of Diagram for
Street District No. 544.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, Assessment
Diagram for Street District No. 544 was approved.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for District No. 545.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, Assessment
Diagram for Street District No. 545 was approved.
Bakersfield, California, January 10, 1927. 11. 7
Adoption of Ordinance No. 284 N.S.
Amending Section 6 of City Planning
Commission Ordinance No. 110 N. S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, Ordinance
No. 284 N. S. amending Section 6 of City Planning Commission
Ordinance No. 110 N. S. was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Resolution of Intention Ordered
to Narrow Buena Vista Street from
A to H Streets.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention
to narrow Buena Vista Street from A. to H Streets to a width
of 60 feet.
Recommendation from 'ffelfare Com-
mission, Relative to Slot Machine
Ordinance.
A recommendation from the City Welfare Commission
recommending that no change be made at the present time in the
ordinance covering the operation of slot machines was read and
upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the report was
accepted.
Letter of Thanks for East
Bakersfield Christmas Tree.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Tartin, a
letter of thanks addressed to the Council for helping to pro-
vide a Christmas Tree for East Bakersfield was read and ordered
placed on file.
City Clerk Instructed to Ask
for Bids on One Police Patrol
and Ambulance.
In compliance with a recommendation from the City
]&-nager, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Clerk was instructed to ask for bids for one combination police
patrol and ambulance.
17 Bakersfield, California, January 10, 19-'�7.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield , California.
ATThST:
City Clerk and ex ,officio ( erk 'of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, January 17 , 1927. � � <3
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 17 , 1927 . '
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith,11artin, Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 1.927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Confirzration and Approval of
Assessment List for Sewer
District No. 542.
This being the time set to hear protests or appeals
against assessments levied for the construction of sewers in
Sewer District No. 542, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock, the assessment
list was confirmed and approved as submitted.
Opening Bids for One Combina-
tion Pattol and Ambulance.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
prop sed purchase of one combination police patrol and ambulance ,
upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bid for Police Patrol
and Ambulance Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain , action
on the proposed purchase of one police patrol and ambulance was
deferred until 8 'clock P. M. January 24, 1927 for consideration.
Acceptance of Treasurer 's Reports
for October, November and December 1926.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Treasurer's Financial Reports for the months of Cctober , November
and December 1926 were accepted and ordered placed on file.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Plan a.nd Specifications Ordered
for the Im.)roveruent of 30th.
Street , Last of Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Bain, the
City yngineer was instructed to prepare plan and specifications
for the improvement of 30th. Street east of Chester Avenue.
The improvement to consist of curbs and gutters and the grading,
oiling and rccking of the roadway.
City Manager Authorized to Nego-
tiate for Lease of Mineral Rights
on City Sewer Farm.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Ranger was authorized to negotiate for offers to lease
the minere,l rights on the city seuer farm.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the ty of Balersfield, ifornia.
AT1'i�ST:
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CIMI 3L erk and ex-officioT-U-lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
Bakersfield , California, January 24, 1927 .
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. 11. January 24 , 1927 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Ma.rtin,Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the Regular Ideeting of January 17, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Combination Police and Patrol
Ambulance Purchased from
Ba',cersfield Garage.
This being the time set to further consider bids
placed to cover the proposed purchase of one combination police
patrol and ambulance , upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson,
bid placed by the Bakersfield Garage to furnish one Graham Bros.
patrol for the sum of $2322.00 was accepted and all other bids
rejected by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Griffith.
Absent: None .
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for the Improvement of 30th. Street--
Street District No. 549.
Upon a motion by Bain , seconded by Carlisle , plan and
specifications covering the proposed improvement; of 30th. Street,
between Chester and Jewett Avenues, known as Street District
No. 549 , were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Ntartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 549 , for Improvement of a
Portion of 30th. Street.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 549 , covering the proposed improvement of
a portion of 30th. Street was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carl isle ,Carlock, Griffith, Iuartin, Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
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Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Private Sewers from Kern County
Land Company.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a resolu-
tion accepting deed from the Kern County Land Company dated
January 20, 1927 , conveying to the City private sewers between
Myrtle and Cedar Streets and in Block 458 A, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Noes.
Absent : None.
Approval of Plan for Construction
of Private Sewers in BlockslO and
15 , Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, plan
covering construction of a private sewer, running north and south,
through Blocks 10 and 15 of the Lowell Addition was approved
and a permit granted to construct the sewers under the super-
vision of the City Engineer.
Proposed Ordinance Regulating
the 'Width of Driveways.
A letter from Lr. 'W. 'U. Kelly relative to the width
of driveways , particularly those serving gas and oil service
stations, was read and it was moved by Griffith, seconded by
Bain, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordi-
nance, prohibiting drive�%,ays to be constructed with a greater
widthithan 20 feet. The motion was lost by the following vote:
Ayes: ', Bain, Griffith.
Noes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare an Ordinance Regula-
ting the width of Driveways.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance regulating the
width ',of driveways by the following vote :
Ayes: !Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Lartin,Stoner,
Noes-!,None.
Absent: None.
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Plan and Specifications Ordered
for the Improvement of R Street,
Between 21st and 24th Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Tustin, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plan and specifications
for the 'proposed paving of R Street between 21st and 24th (Streets.
This paving to consist of a 31 inch Asphalt Concrete Base with
a l'i inch 5`Jarrenite Bithulithic wearing surface.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the C ty oS`akersfie:ld California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk�andf-6e-x---6nf'-f'ii(c�ijo erk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
Bakersfield , California, January 31, 1927 .
Minutes of the Regular I.eeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Ha-Ill at eight o 'clock P. M. January 31, 1927.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation of
Unpaid Assessment List--Street
District No. 535.
This being the time set to hear appeals and protests
against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments for
the improvement of portions of California Avenue, 14th. and
D Streets , known as Street District No. 535, and no protests
or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Bain, the unpaid assessment list was approved and
confirmed as submitted and the City Attorney instructed to
prepare an order providing for the issuance of bonds in the
total sum of $21,482.54.
Approval of Map Covering Sub-
division to be known as Union
Cemetery Addition No. 1.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a map
showing a subdivision of a portion of the S.W. I of the N.E.-j
of Section 32, Township 29 South, Range 28 East, to be known
as Union Cemetery Addition No. 1 was approved.
Acceptance of Petition from
Bakersfield Realty Board for
Annexation Expenses Laid Over
One Week.
A communication from the Bakersfield Realty Board
stating that steps were being taken to circulate petitions for
the annexation of a territory bounded by Union Avenue , Mount
Vernon Street , Brundage Lane and California Avenue and asking
that the Council appropriate $150.00 to help defray expenses
was read, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson,
action on sane was deferred for one week for consideration.
Bakersfield , California, January 31, 1927, .
Adoption of Plan and Specifica-
tions for Sewer District No. 550.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, plan and
specifications covering the proposed construction of a sewer in
Blocks 230, 231 and 232, Bakersfield, to be known as Sewer
District No. 550 were approved as read by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 550.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, Resolution
of Intention No. 550, covering the proposed construction of
sewers in Blocks 230, 231 and 232, Bakersfield , was adopted as
by the following voter
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
Permit Granted to Construct
Private Sewers in Blocks 466 B
and 466 C.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, plan covering
the construction of a private sewer in alley running north and
south through Blocks 466 B and 466 C was approved and permit
granted to construct the sewers under the supervision of the
City Lngineer.
90 Day Extension of Time Granted
Thompson Bros. to Complete Street
District No. 531.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , a 90
day extension of time was granted Thompson Bros. ,, to complete
the improvement of Street District No. 531.
.12 Bakersfield , California, January 31 , 1927.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, 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 Bain, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of he City'of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
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Bakersfield , California, February 7, 1927. 1 ,l
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 7, 1927.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 31, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment List
for Street District No. 545.
This being the time set to hear appeals and protests
against assessments levied for the improvement of Street Dis-
trict No. 545 and no appeals or protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Bain, seconded by 1artin, the assessment list
was confirmed and approved.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Improvement of R Street, Between
21st and 24th Streets--Street
District No. 551.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Bain, plan
and specifications covering the improvement of R. Street,
between 21st and 24th Streets, known as Street District No. 551,
were approved as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 551.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 551, covering the proposed improvement of
a portion of R Street, known as Street District No. 551, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
28 Bakersfield, California, February 7 , 1927.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 552,--Opening I
Street from 3rd Street to
Brundage Lane.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, Resolution
of Intention No. 552, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
OPEN I STREET, IN THE CITY OF BE SFIELD, TO A WID'PH OF 60
F&ET, FROM TIM SOUTIiERLY LINE OF 3rd STREET TO THE NORTHERLY
LINE OF BRUNDAGE LAIR" , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
Adoption of Order Providing
for Street Improvement Bonds--
Street District No. 535.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , an
order providing for the issuance of Street Improvement Bonds
in the sum of $21,482.54 covering unpaid assessments for the
improvement of a portion of California Avenue , 14th and D
Streets , known as Street District No. 535, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock, Griffith.
Petition to Replace Old Fire
Equipment by New Apparatus.
A petition signed by 178 residents in the southeast
portion of the City, asking that steps be taken to replace old
fire equipment by new apparatus was read and after some dis-
cussion, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, was ordered
placed on file.
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Appropriation for Annexation.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the
Council went on record as determining that any city funds to
be expended in helping defray the expenses of preliminary
work toward the annexation of a territory southeast of the City
is advertising, and in compliance with Charter provisions and
the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants
not exceeding $300.00 for this purpose.
Plan and Specifications Ordered
for Improvimg Union Avenue from
Kentucky Street to 34th Street.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson, the
City mngineer was instructed to prepare plan and specifications
for the paving of a 24 foot strip on Union Avenue from Kentucky
to 34th Streets to consist of a 31 inch asphalt concrete base
and a 1* inch Warrenite Bithulithic wearing surface.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City or Bakersfield ,California.
ATTEST:
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City clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of "akersfield,
California.
130 Bakersfield , California, February 14, 1927 .
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 14 , 1927.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7 , 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Improvements on 30th.
Street--Street District No. 549.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the proposed improvement of a portion of 30th Street, known as
Street District No. 549, and no protests having been presented
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a resolution or-
dering the work and asking for bids was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Dedication of Sewers from Security
Trust Company.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle, a deed
dated February 9, 1927 in which the Security Trust Company
conveys certain sewers to the City of Bakersfield was adopted
by resolution as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Diminishing of the Width of Certain
Streets Under Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 548.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , a resolu-
tion ordering the diminishing of portions of Dracena, Palm, Third
Bank and Pine Streets was adopted as read, no protests having
been presented against the proposed work by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carliele ,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Carlock.
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Request from Pacific Telephone
and Telegraph Company for Refund
of Indemnity Deposit.
A request from the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company asking for a refund of $500. 00 which is being held by
the City of Bakersfield under provisions of Ordinance No. 124
New Series, was read and upon a motion by Bain, seconded by
Griffith, the matter was =eferred to the City Attorney for legal
opinion.
Petition from Civic Commercial
Association for Subway at H Street.
A communication from the Civic Commercial Association.
recommending that the necessary steps be taken to construct a
subway at the intersection of H and 15th Streets was read as
was also a protest against same presented by Mr. W. W. Kelly.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the matter was
referred to the City Planning Commission for recommendation.
Resolution of Intention Ordered
for the Opening of an Alley Between
6th and 8th Streets in the B* of
block A. Lowell Addition.
A petition signed by 43.61 per cent of the property
owners asking that the necessary steps be taken to open an alley
20 feet in width running north and south from 6th to 8th Streets,
between M and N Streets was read and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlisle , the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a Resolution of Intention to cover.
Failure to Adopt Final Resolution
Closing a Portion of 23rd Street
Under Resolution of Intention No. 547.
A communication from the Kern County Land Company
advising that it would not be possible to furnish a deed dedicating
land for proposed alleys running north and south from 22nd to 24th
Streets until the final resolution closing a portion of 23rd Street
is adopted was read and it was moved by Bain, seconded by Martin,
that a resolution ordering the closing of 23rd Street under Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 547 be adopted as read. The motion was losit
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Martin,
Noes: Benson, Carlisle , Griffith.
Declined to vote: Stoner.
Absent: Carlock.
TA! Bakersfield , California, February 14, 1927 .
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Bain, 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 Martin, the
Council adjourned.
mayor of 5ne City of B*ersfield, Cal
ATTEST t
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City Clerk and ex-o `ficio-Z'lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, February 21, 1927.
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 21, 1927.
Present: Bain,' Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, k1la.rtin, Stoner.
Absent: Garlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 14 , 1927,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Sewers--Sewer
District No. 550.
This being the time set to receive protests and no
protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle ,
seconded by Bain, a resolution ordering the construction of
sewers in the first alley north of 19th Street, between L and
N Streets, known as Sewer District No. 550, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Garlock.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 553-Reducing Width of Buena Vista
and First Streets.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, Resolution
of Intention No. 553, proposing to reduce the width of portions
of Buena Vista and First Streets was adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 554--Opening an Alley through the
S "1 of Block A, Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 554, proposing to open an alley running
north and south through the E i of Block A. Lowell Addition,
from 6th to 8th Streets was adopted as read by the following votet
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Garlock.
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Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Report for January, 1927.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Treasurer's Financial report for the month of January, 1927,
was accepted and ordered placed on file .
Recommendation from Bakersfield
Realty Board for Fire Protection
for County Property.
A communication from the Bakersfield Realty Board
recommending that arrangements be made to have the City Fire
Department protect property belonging to the County of Kern,
situated within three miles of the city limits was read and
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, the matter was
referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
City Auditor Instructed to Issue
Warrant for Preliminary Expenses
for Annexation of South Bakers-
field District No. 4.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for
$150.00 to the Bakersfield Realty Board to cover expenses in-
curred for preliminary work toward the annexation of South
Bakersfield District No. 4.
Petition from Eagles for Free
Permit for Show.
A petition presented by the local order of .Eagles,
asking for a free permit and license for a show consisting of
a Merry-go-round and concessions for a period of nine days,
beginning March 12, 1927 was read and upon a motion by Benson,
seconded by Martin, was referred to the City Manager for handling.
City Auditor Authorized to
Refund Indemnity Deposit to
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
in the sumaof $500.00 to the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company, covering refund of deposit.
« Bakersfield, California, February 21, 1927 .
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, the Council
adjourned.
Dayor of thh City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-offic o Clerk of t e
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
136 Bakersfield , California, February 28, 19217 .
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. February 28, 1927.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular I:leeting of February 21, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation of
Asses-anent List for Street
District No. 541.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of Street District
No . 541 and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a
motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the assessment list was
confirmed and approved without correction.
Certified List of Candidates
for Council and School Board
Filed by City Clerk.
A Certified list of Candidates eligible for the office
of Councilman and Members of the Board of Education, filed by the
City Clerk with the Council in compliance with Section 78 of
Article 7 of the Charter was read and upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Carlisle , was accepted and ordered incorporated in
the Election Proclamation.
Ballots for Nominating Election to be
Held on Yarch 22, 1927 , Approved.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith , the
form of ballots to be used by electors of the City of Bakers-
field and the Bakersfield School District in voting for Council-
men and Yembers of the Board of Education was approved as
submitted.
Bakersfield , California, February 28, 1927 .
Approval of Election Proclamation for
Nominating Election to be held Lurch
22, 1927.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Ya.rtin, Election
Proclamation consolidating the 55 Election Precincts into 22,
appointing election Officers and disignating polling places for
the Nominating Election to be held on parch 22, 1927 , was
approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Diminishing of the Width of
Alley in the Lowell Addition Under
Resolution of Intention No. 534.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion ordering the diminishing of the width of the alley running;
north and south through Blocks 34 and 39 of the Lowell Addition
covered by Resolution of Intention No. 534 was adopted as read
b-.7 the following vote:
:ryes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith., Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Diminishing of the Width of Alleys
under Resolution of Intention No. 546.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock, a
resolution ordering the diminishing of the width of 34 alleys in
the Lowell Addition under Resolution of Intention No. 546 was
adopted as read by the following votes
.Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , Martin, Stoner,.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 285 New
Series, Amending Prohibition Enforce-
ment Ordinance No. 165 New Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Ordinance:
No. 285 New Series, amending certain sections of Prohibition
Enforcement Ordinance No. 165 New Series was adopted as read by
the following votes
�Ves: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes; None.
Absent: None.
138 Bakersfield , California, Yebruary 28, 1927 .
Adoption of Ordinance No. 286 New
Series , Requiring Written Permits
to Conduct Circuses, Carnivals,
Parades, Etc.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
Ordinance No. 286 New Series, making it necessary to secure
written permits from the City Manager to conduct tent shows,
circuses, carnivals, etc, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Refund of Building Permit Fee
to J. M. Long.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $1.00 to J. M. Long to cover building permit fee on a
structure not constructed covered by; Permit No. 3381, dated
December 27, 1926.
Extensior of Time Granted the
Union Paving Co. to Complete
Street District No. 539.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson, the
Union Paving Co. was granted a 90 day extension of time to
complete the improvement of Street District No. 539.
Councilman Bain and City Manager
Ogden Delegated to Represent City
at Joint Conference on City Planning
at Oakland, March 4th and 5th.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, Councilman
Bain and City Manager Ogden were delegated to represent the City
at a ,joint conference to be held at the City of Oakland March
4th and 5th 1927 to discuss city planning matters.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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.
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Bakersfield, California, February 28. 1927. en
Plan and Specifications Ordered
for the Improvement of Portions
of 13th, 14th, G and I Streets
and California Avenue.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plan and specifications
for the proposed improvement of certain portions of 13th, 14th,
G and I Streets and California Avenue and to provide that plan
and specifications shall be prepared so that bids may be received
for a 31 inch asphalt concrete base with a 1* inch Warrenite
wearing surface; a 3* inch asphalt concrete base with a :I inch
asphalt concrete wearing surface and a 5 inch cement concrete
pavement. The motion was carried by the following voter
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,
Noes: Stoner.
Absent: None.
Committee Appointed to Investigate
Cost of Constructing Paving Plant.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the Mayor
was instructed to appoint a committee of three to investivtte
the cost of providing a paving plant. The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Carlock, Benson and Martin on the Committee.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
1.40 Bakersfield, California, March 7 , 1927.
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. 2". March 7 , 1927.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 28, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
s,pproval and Confirmation of
Assessment List--Street Dis-
trict No. 531.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of certain streets
in the Homaker Park Tract, known as Street District No. 531, and
no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Bain, the assessment list was confirmed
and approved without correction.
Adoption of Resolution Overruling
Protests Against Improvement of a
Portion of R Street--Street Dis-
trict No. 551.
This being the time set to hear protests against the
contemplated improvement of a portion of R Street, ]mown as
Street District No. 551, the Council proceeded to consider a
verbal protest presented by Samuel J. and Margaret Mulock, owning
approximately two per cent of the area of the district benefited.
Upon a notion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a resolution overruling
all protests was adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Idartin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Improvement--
Street District No. 551.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, a resolu-
tion ordering the construction of improvements in Street District
No. 551 and calling for bids to be opened March 28, 1927 , was
adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
Bakersfield , California, March 7, 1927.
Opening Bids for Improvement of
30th. Street--Street District No. 549.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the improvement of a portion of 30th. Street, known as Street Dis-
trict No. 549, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract for Street District No. 549
to Dean and Stroble.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , a
resolution awarding contract for the improvement of Street Distri.-t
No. 549 to Dean and Stroble was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Upening Bids for Sewer Dis-
trict No. 550.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the con-
struction of a sewer in the first alley north of 19th. Street ,
between L and N Streets, known as Sewer District No. 550, u-oon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids for Sewer District
No. 550, Deferred for One Week.
Upon a notion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, action on
bids received to cover the proposed construction of sewers in
Sewer District No. 550 was deferred until the next regular :meeting
for consideration.
Petition for Ordinance Relative
to Radio Interference Elimination
Presented.
A representative of the Kern County Radio Listeners
Association appeared before the Council and presented a proposed
Ordinance , regulating the operation of contrivances tending to
interfere with the reception of radio broadcasting. Upon a motion
by Benson, seconded by Bain, the matter was referred to the City
L:anager and the City Attorney for recommendation.
Pakersfield , Cciifornia, Larch 7 , 1927.
tdoption of Ordinance No. 287 New
Series, Changing Names of Portions
of First and Third Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Yartin , Ordinance
No. 287 New Series, entitled , " AN ORDINANCE CHAYGING THE NAME& OF
A PORTION OF THIRD STREET TO BUENA VISTA STREET, AND A PORTION
OF FIRST STR"7T TO BANK STREET, Ib: THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was
adopted as read by the following votes
,
Ayes: Bain , Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, 1a.rtin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of a Portion of 23rd.
Street and Certain Alley--Resolu-
tion of Intention No . 547 .
Upon an. otion by Bain , seconded by Carlock, a resolution
ordering the closing of certain portion of 23rd. Street and alleys
in Resolution of Intention No. 547 , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Benson, Griffith.
Absents None .
Adoption of Resolutions Accepting
Deeds to Alley Running North and
South, between 22nd and 24th Streets,
';lest of Cedar Street.
Upon a motion by Bain , seconded by Martin, resolutions
accepting two deeds from the Kern County Land Company and others,
dated February 25 , 1927 , conveying to the City land to be used
for alleys running north and south, between 22nd and 24th. Streets,
viest of Cedar Street, were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Iaiartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield , California, Yarch 7 , 1927 .
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Improvement of Union ".venue , between
Kentucky and Bernard Streets--Street
District No. 555.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, plan .and
specifications to cover the contemplated improvement of portions
of Union Avenue , between Kentucky and Bernard Streets , to be
known as Street District No. 555, were adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Yartin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent : None .
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 555.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 555, covering the contemplated improvement
of portions of Union Avenue, between' Kentucky and Bernard Streets,
known as Street District Yo. 555 , was adopted , s read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith, LZartin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for the Improvement of Portions of
Union Avenue North of Kentucky Street,
Under 1911 Boundary Act.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Griffith, plan
and specifications covering the proposed construction of improve-
ments on Union Avenue north of Kentucky Street , under the 1911
Boundary Act were adopted as read by the following; vote:
Ayes: Bain , Benson, Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith, l.:'artin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 556.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Carlisle , Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 556, covering the improvernen't of portions
of Union Avenue north of Kentucky Street under the 1911 Boundary
Act were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith , 4a.rtin, Stoner .
Noes: Nong.
Absent: N ne.
1.4 4 Bakersfield , California, I-arch 7 , 1927 .
Adj ournrnent.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Yartin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of 'the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and -officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
Bakersfield , California, Y.;arch 14 , :1927 .
Minutes of the Regular Fleeting 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 14, 1927 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent : None .
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of March 7 , 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Rejection of Bids on Sewer
District No. 550.
This being the time set to again consider bids placed
for the installation of sewers in the first alley north of 19th.
Street , between L and N Streets known as Sewer District No. 550 ,
upon a. motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, all bids were
rejected and the City Clerk instructed to readvertise for new
bids to be opened at 8 o 'clock P. M. March 28, 19,27 by the fol-
lowing vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffitli , BGartin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Action on Unpaid Assessment
List Deferred One Week.
This being the time set to receive protests and appeals
against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments in
Sewer District No. 542, and no protests or appeals having been
presented, but the Council deeming it advisable to defer the
approval of the assessment list , upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Martin, action was deferred until 8 o 'clock P. M.
March 21, 1927.
Report of City Attorney on Consolida-
tion of 'dater Companies, Accepted.
A report submitted by City Attorney Brittan, relative
to a recent hearing before the Railroad Commission, in reference
to the application for the issuance of bonds and other securities
and the consolidation of various water companies, was read and
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by -Bain, was ordered placed
on file.
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1 4 ) Bakersfield , California, March 14, 1927.
:acceptance of City Treasurer' s
Financial Report for February, 1927 .
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the
City Treasurer' s Financial Report for February 1927 , was accep-
ted and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
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 Call for
Bids for One High Pressure Tree
Spraying Machine.
On recommendation of City Manager Ogden, upon a
motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City Clerk was instruct-
ed to call for bids on one High Pressure Tree Spraying Machine.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor oror t' heClty'of Bakersfield , ari o—�rma7
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-offico Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
Bakersfield, California Yarch 21, 1927 .
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 21 , 1927 .
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Cgrlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of idarch 21 , 1927 , were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Order Providing for
Improvement Bonds--Sewer District
No. 542.
No protests or appeals having been presented against
the issuance of Bonds to cover unpaid assessments levied for the
construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 542, upon a motion
by Bain, seconded by Martin, an order providing for the issuance
of Bonds in the total sum of $7380.68 was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,C-�rlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Xbsenti None.
Opening Bids--Tree Sprayer.
This being the time set to open bids received covering
the proposed purchase of one Power Driven Tree Spraying Lachine , upon
a motion by oarlock, seconded by Carlisle , all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action of Bids for Tree Sprayer
Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, action on
bids received covering the proposed purchase of one tree spraying
machine was deferred until 8 o 'clock P. M. March 213, 1927.
Invitation ;;xtended to City Council
to Attend Dinner of State Realty
Convention.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Basin, the City
Council accepted an invitation extended by the Kern Realty Board
to attend a dinner at the El Tejon on Saturday I-arch 26th. 1927.
148 Bakersfield , California, March 21 , 1927 .
Abandonment of Proceedings Propos-
ing to Open an alley Through Block
A, Lowell Addition, Resolution of
Intention No. 554.
A protest filed by 57.3 per cent of the owners of the
area of the district designated to be benefited by the proposed
opening of an alley through Block A, of the Lowell Addition, as
outlined in Resolution of Intention No. 554, was presented, and
after consideration, upon a motion by IZartin, seconded by Carlock,
a resolution abandoning all proceedings was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain , Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Petition to Close Humboldt Street
from Brown to Virginia Streets.
A petition presented by Mr. H.J. Brandt asking that
steps be taken to close Humboldt Street from Brown to Virginia
Streets was read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin,
was referred to the City hanager and Planning Commission for
recommendation.
Salaries for Election Officers
and Fee for Polling Places Fixed
for Elections.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the City
Auditor was authorized to issue warrants in the sum of $10.00 to
each officer acting in the Nominating Election to be held on
A:arch 22 , 1927 and to those acting at the General .Election on
April 12, 1927 and also $10.00 to the owner of each polling place
used at said elections.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith , the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Baker.,field, Oalifornia
ATTEST:
ity lerc a"ex-oT'171Lc1Lo tlerk o�the
Council of the City of Bar;ersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, IUrCh 24, 1927 .
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at one o'clock P. M. March 24th 1927 .
A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field , California, was regularly called to meet in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, at Bakersfield, California, at one
o 'clock P. M.Thursday, Piarch 24th 1927 , for the purpose of canvass-
ing and declaring the results of the Election held in the City
of Bakersfield, California, on Parch 22nd. 1927.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , Stoner.
Absent : Martin..
Result of Canvass of Nomina-
ting election Returns.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the returns
of the Nominating Municipal ylection, held on March 22, 1927, were
ordered canvassed with the following results:
Councilmen Ward No. 1 School Board _
Wm. M. Corbett 340 R.Y.Burum 351
C. A. Griffith 203 M.P. Flickinger 518
J.H. Thornber 195 Marsa E. Voorhies 472
W.F.Whitaker 432
Councilmen Ward No. 2
Claude R. Blodget 188 R.Y. Burum 437
9. J. Carlisle 351 M.P.Flickinger 482
Harry C. Clements 195 Iarsa E. Voorhies 381
W.F.Whitaker 441
L.E. Faust 1
Councilmen Ward No. 3
H. W. Carlock 142 R.Y.Burum 135
J. L. Matney 123 M.P.Flickinger 179
Marsa E. Voorhies 112
W.F.Whitaker 154
Councilmen Ward No. 4.
C . F. Johnson 310 R.Y.Burum 342
I. L. Lakey 210 M. P. Flickinger 368
Marsa A. Voorhies 283
W.F. Whitaker 336
Mrs.H.R.Peacock 2
Councilmen Wafd No. 5.
IF o.Benson 155 R.Y.Burum 128
R. A. Moore 1 M. P. Flickinger 96
Ma,rss. E. Voorhies 88
Councilmen Ward No. 6. W. F. Whitaker 108
Elmer Martin 505 R. Y. Burum 459
Carl Rummich 208 Mo P. Flickinger 509
Marsa E.Voorhies 402
W. F. Whitaker 440
Councilmen Ward No. 7 Mrs.H.R., Peacock 2
L. M. Hendsch 239 R.Y.Burum 355
L. K. Stoner 373 MaP.Flir..kinger 435
Marsa B.Voorhies 258
W.F.4hitaker 350
Mrs.H.R.Peacock 3
Outlying Precinct No. 1
R.Y.Burum 24
M.P.Flickinger 28
I:arsay.Voorhies 26
W.F.Whitaker 23
Outlying; Precinct No. 2.
R.Y.Burum 7
M.P.Flickinger 9
Marsa E.Voorhies 5
W.F.Whitaker 9
150 Bakersfield , California, March 24 , 1927 .
Councilmen from Five Wards of
the City Declared Elected.
Upon a notion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the follow-
ing were declared elected as Liernbers of the Council of the City
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of Bakersfield , for/two year term beginning April 28, 1927, they
having received the highest and majority of the votes cast in
their respective wards:
Ward No . 3 H.W. Carlock
•:hard No. 4 C.F. Johnson
'Yard No. 5 F.S.Benson
Ward No . 6 Elmer Martin
'Ward No. 7 L. K. Stoner
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Three 1,embers of the Bakersfield
City Board of Education Declared
Elected.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
1v% P. Flickinger, W. F.Whitaker and R. Y. Burum were declared
elected as Members of the Bakersfield School District for a
four year term beginning May 1, 1927 , they having received the
highest number of votes cast as follows:
M. P. Flickinger 2624
%7. F. _Jhitaker 2293
R. Y. Burum 2238
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: rain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: :None.
Absent: 11'artin.
adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain , seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
] ayor o the Oity of Ba.,�ersfield , California.
ATTEST/::
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Cily Clerk and ex- fficio Clerk of the
Council of the pity of Bakersfield ,
"alifornia.
Bakersfield, .,._lif ornia, lhrch 28, 1927 . Ni
Minutes of the Regular I:eeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California , held in the Council. Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o ' clock P. L. F1:arch 28, 1927 .
Present: Bain , Carlock, Griffith , Partin , Stoner .
Absent: Benson , Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular heeting of Larch 21 , 1927 and
Special lbeting of larch 24 , 1927 , were read and auproved as read.
A11 Bids on Tree Sprayer Rejected
and the City I,`anager Authorized
to Purchase.
This being the time set to again consider bids placed to
furnish One Power Driven Tree Sprayer, upon a motion by Bain, seconded
by k.rtin, all bids received were rejected and the City h'ianager
authorized and instructed to purchase a suitable sprayer by the
fallowing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Benson, Carlisle .
Opening Bids--Sewer District
No. 550.
This being the time set to open bids to rover the proposed
installation of sewers in the first alley north of 19th. Street ,
between L and N Streets , known as Sewer District No. 550, upon a
mooion by Win , seconded by Griffith, all bids received were publicly
opened , examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract tc Dean & Stroble--
Sewer District No. 550.
Upon a motion bI Bain, seconded by hartir., a resolution
awarding contract to Dean & Stroble for the install.a, ion of severs in
Sewer District No. 550 , was adopted as read by the following; vote:
Ayes: Bain , Carlock, Griffith, hartir. , Stoner.
Noes: None.
"absent : 'Benson , Carlisle.
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152 Bakersfield , ✓_liforr,ia , Larch 28 , 1927 .
Opening :aids , Improvement of R
Street--Street District No . 551.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed improvement of a portion of R Street, known as Street
Distract No . 551 , upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
all bads received were publicly opened , examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Union Paving Co.
for Street District No! 551.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain , a resolu-
tion awarding contract to the Union Paving Co . for the improve-
ment of R Street, known as Street District No . 551 , was adopted
as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith , hArtin , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson , Carlisle.
Adontion of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Improvements on
Union Avenue--Street District
No. W.
This being the time set to receive protests atwinst
the proposed improvement of a portion of Union Avenue , known as
Street District No. 555, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlock, , seconded by Griffith, a resolution
ordering the work and asking for bids was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, I1;a.rtin , Stoner.
Noes: ;[done.
Absent : Benson, Carlisle .
Invitation Extended to the Council
to Hear Address of G. Gordon Whitnall
on City Planning.
An invitation was extended the Council by the Kern
County Realty Board to attend a dinner at the Al Tejon on Wednesday,
and
11arch 30,/to listen to an address by G. Gordon Whitnall , Director
of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Ia'artin, the invitation was accepted and all
Councilmen were requested to attend, who can possibly do so .
Bakersfield , California, larch 2.8 , 1927 .
Donation Granted Kern County Base-
ball Association for Advertising
Purposes .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the City
Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant for 4300.00 to the
Kern County Baseball Association to be expended for the purpose
of advertising the City of Bakersfield, by the following vote:
Ayes : Bain , Carlock, Griffith , Stoner.
Noes : Martin,
Absent : 3enson, Carlisle .
Petition for Free License to Hold
Fiesta by Yoose Lodge Declined.
A petition presented by the Loyal Order of bfoose,
asking that a free license be granted to hold an outdoor Fiesta,
for ten days, beginning Larch 31 , was read and after some dis-
cussion, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
application was denied by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, I:a,rtin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson , Carlisle.
ction on Petition to Close L
Street, 3etaeen 32nd. and 34:th.
Streets , Deferred.
A petition presented by the owners of property adjoining
L Street , asking that this thorouLxhfare be closed,between 32nd.
_.nd 34th Streets , was read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by I:artin, action on same was deferred until the receipt of a
dedication to the City of a strip of land to be used for the
opening of 33rd Street , between K Street and Jewett Avenue.
Adoption of General Election Proc-
lamation for L-'lection to be Held
April 12, 1927.
Upon aration by Griffith, seconded by Bain , the General
election Proclamation calling an election to be held in the _First
and Second 'dJards in the City on April 12, 1927 , for the purpose
of electing a Councilman for each of the above mentioned Jards ,
appointing Election Officers and designating polling places , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes : 'Bcin, Carlock, Griffith, iiartin, Stoner.
Noes: hone.
Absent : Benson, Carlisle .
154 uakersfield , Crlifornia, Larch 28 , 1927.
Application for License Fee Denied.
An application presented by Amelia C. Grimley for a
refund of a license fee of �25. 00 to practice the profession of
�.uggestive Therapy was presented, and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Bain , the application was denied.
Cancellation of Penalty on 1926
Tax, assessment No. 648.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to cancel penalty of $6.59
on Assessment Ido. 648, covering assessment of Mrs. W. J. Bennetts,
on the 1926 Real Astate Roll.
City Attorney Instructed to rmmend
Slot I:'a.chine Section of License
Ordinance .
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the City
Attorney was instructed to amend Section 23 of License Ordinance
No . 190 New Ueries, to provide for an annual fee of 43.00 to
operate each penny slot machine. He was also instructed to provide
that no slot machines will be allowed within three blocks of any
public or private school within the City limits.
Permit Granted Southern Pacific
Railroad Company to Construct
Six Inch ,later Line.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Bain,permit
was granted the the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to construct
a six: inch water line to serve new facilities at 21st and R Streets ,
the work to be done under the supervision of the City i;ngineer.
Petition to Close a Portion of
Huraboldt Street Laid on the Table.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by I;"a.rtin, a
petition presented by I4r. H. J. Brandt asking that steps be
taken to close Hurnooldt Street , between Brown and Virginia Streets,
was laid on the table .
Bake=field , California, Yarch 28, 1927 .
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants ontthe Treasurer to cover same .
City Clerk Instructed to Ask
for 'aids to Furnish Equipment
for Street Department.
In compliance with a recommendation from the City
banager , upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the City
Clerk was instructed to ask for bids for a Tractor, a Grader
and a one-man Street 1aintainer.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, the Council.
adjourned.
,for of the City of S akersfield7, California.
ATTEST:
Oity Clerk and ex-offs io Clerk of the Council
of the City of Br:kersfield , CL..liforriia.
Bakersfield , California, April 4, 1927 .
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 4 , 1927 .
Present: Bain , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent : Benson, Carlisle , Iza.rtin.
T.1inutes of the Regular !:.eeting of Larch 28, 1927 ,
were read and a,.)proved as read.
Report of Commissioners on Pro josed
Upening of 18th. Street , Under Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 533 Filed.
This being the time set to receive protests against
report submitted by Commissioners , covering the proposed opening
of 18th. Street under Resolution of Intention No. 533, a protest
filed by Yr. H. J. Brandt was read and a verbal protest also
was presented by Mr. and Firs. D. G. Bayne. Upon a ,.otT.on by
Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the hearing on this matter was
set for April 18, 1927.
Opening Bids for Tractor, Grader
and Street ILaintainer.
This being the time fixed to open bids on One Tractor,
Cme Grader and Scarifier and One Street 1Saintainer, upon a
motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlock, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action of Bids on equipment
Deferred for One Meek.
Upon a ii,otion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
action on the proposed purchase of Street Equipment was defer-
red until 8o ' clock P. Y. April 11, 1927 .
Acceptance of Certified Accountants
Report for Six I'Lonths, ynding Dec-
ember 31, 1926.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, report
submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Company, Certified Account-
antes , covering an audit of city books and accounts for six
months period ending December 31 , 1926 , was accepted and
ordered placed on file.
Ba _ersfield, Ca:Li 'ornia, npril 4 , 1.927 .
Claim of Bakersfield Realty
Board Denied.
was
A claim/presented by the Bakersfield Realty Board for
$200. 00, covering additional expenses in the preliminary work of
the annexation of territory bounding the City on the southeast
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the claim
was denied and the City Auditor authorized to issue a warrant
for 4150.00 for this purpose , this being the final payment .
Refund of License Fee Granted
Amelia C. Grimley.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $25. 00 to Amelia C. Grimley, covering a refund of license
fee paid and not used.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the it, ' f bakbrsfield, California.
WTEST:
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City Clerk and ex-of cio Jerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
v Bakersfield, California, April 11 , 1927.
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 11, 1927.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,
Absents Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman Griffith
assumed the chair as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 4. 1927 , were
read and approved as read.
Action on Bids on Grader,
Tractor and Street Maintainer.
This being the time set to further consider bids
submitted, covering the proposed purchase of Street Equipment ,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, action on bids
presented on the Street Maintainer were deferred for one further
week for consideration and the following bids accepted:
Cousins Tractor Company for one standard SIXTY Horse
Power "Caterpillar" Tractor, F. 0. B. Bakersfield, for a
total purchase price of Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-
seven and 25/100 ($5287.25) to Ue paid as follows:
Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars on delivery of the
tractor and Two Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-seven and
25/100 Dollars to be paid on November 4, 1927.
Bid from M. Haynes for One Standard Haynes Universal Road
Machine at a cost of One Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-
seven and no/100 ($1374. 00) F. 0. B. Oakland, payable
as follows:
Six Hundred Eighty-eight Dollars cash within thirty
(30) days and the balance of Six Hundred Eighty-nine on,
or before November 4. 1927.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 549.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle, assessment
diagram for Street District No. 549 was approved as submitted.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 551.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , assessment
diagram for Street District No . 551 was approved as submitted.
Bakersfield, California, April 11, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 560--Closing L Street, from 32nd.
to 34th Streets.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, Resolution
of Intention No. 560, proposing to close L Street from 32nd. to
34th Streets was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Stoner.
Proposed Opening of Truxtun Avenue ,
from A to Oak Streets, Referred to
the City Manager for Investigation.
A petition signed by 25 property owners on Truxtun
Avenue , requesting that steps be taken to open this thoroughfare,
from A Street west to Oak Street , was presented and upon a motion
by Benson, seconded by Bain, the Council went on record as being
Avenue
unanimously of the opinion that Truxtun/should be opened and- the
matter.was referred to the City Manager for investigation.
Adoption of Resolution Abandoning
All Proceedings taken for the Im-
provement of Sewer District No. 550.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, a resolu-
tion abandoning all proceedings taken up to this time covering the
proposed improvement of Sewer District No. 550 was adopted as
read by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noess None.
Absents Stoner.
Adoption of New Plan and Specifi-
cations for the Installation of a
Sewer in the First Alley North of
19th. Street , Between L and N
Streets--Sewer District No. 561.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, new
plan and specifications, covering the proposed installation of a
sewer in the first alley north of 19th. Street, between L and N
Streets, to be known as Sewer District No. 561, were adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absents Stoner.
15 ) Bakersfield, California, April 11, 1927 .
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 561.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , Resolution
of Intention No. 561, covering the proposed construction of a
sewer in the first alley north of 19th. Street, between L and
N Streets, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Improvement in
Street District No. 556.
No protests having been presented, and the Council
having acquired jurisdiction under the provisions of the 1911
Boundary Act, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle, a.
In Street .District No. 556
resolution ordering the work/and calling for bids to be opened
April 25, 1927, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes; Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absents Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Diminishing of the Width of
Buena Vista Street and a Portion
of First Street, Under Resolution
of Intention No. 553.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, a resolu-
tion ordering the diminishing of the width of Buena Vista Street
and a portion of First Street, as covered by Resolution of
Intention No. 553, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent : Stoner.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, 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, April 11, 1927 . � f>�
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
a Resolution Ordering the Work in
the Matter of the Opening of I Street
from Third to Brundage Lane.
No protests having been presented. upon a motion by
Martin, seconded by Bain, the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare a resolution ordering the work in the matter of the
proposed opening of I Street, from Third Street south to Brundage
Lane, as covered by Resolution of Intention No. 552 and to in-
corporate in the instrument the names of Ca Robinson, L.G.Helm
and Charles Bloemer to serve as Commissioners.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
1
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Calif ornia.
ATTEST:
ty U )vk anc ex-off cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of bakerefield , California.
y ,4AW Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1927.
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 18, 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Bain.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Bid of Austin-Western Road
Machinery Company for One
Motor Grader, Accepted.
This being the time set to further consider bids
submitted, proposing to furnish the City with one One Man
Street Maintainer, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
bid submitted by The Austin Western Road Machinery Company for
one Austin International Motor Grader, to cost $2640.00 was
accepted and all other bids rejected.
Confirmation of Assessment--
Baker Street--Street District
No. 539.
This being the time set to hear protests or appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of a portion of
Baker Street, known as Street District No. 539, and no protests
or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Martin, secon-
ded by Carlisle, the assessment list was approved and confirmed
without correction.
Confirmation of Assessment—
K Street--Street District No. 544.
This being the time set to hear protests or appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of a portion of
K Street , known as Street District No. 544, and no protests or
appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle, secon-
ded by Martin, the assessment list was approved and confirmed
without correction.
Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1927. 16413
Hearing on Commissioners Report--
Opening of 18th. Street, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 533.
This being the time set to consider protests against
assessment of benefits and damages as contained in the report
submitted by the Commissioners in the matter of the opening of
18th. Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 533, the Council
proceeded to consider the report and also a protest filed, by
Mr. H. J. Brandt against the assessments levied upon his properties.
No other protests were presented. Upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Griffith, the report was ordered corrected in the following
particulars:
Amount to be allowed T. E. Polhemus for damages $3500.00
instead of $4000.00.
Commissioners salaries $300.00, instead of $600.00.
And each assessment shown on the list to be decreased
12.987 per cent.
Result of Canvass of Election
Returns, General Election,
April 12, 1927.
This being the time set to canvass the returns of the
General Election for Councilmen in the First and Second Wards
of the City held on April 12, 1927, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Martin, the returns were canVAssed with the following
results:
votes votes votes
Ward No. 1 Wm. M. Corbett 469 C. A. Griffith 229
Ward No. 2 W.J.Carliale 470 Harry C.Clements 362 C.R.B]lOdget 1
Wm. M. Corbett and W. J. Carlisle
Declared Elected as Councilmen to
Represent the First and Second Wards.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Wm.M.
Corbett was declared elected to represent the First Ward and
W. J. Carlisle to represent the Second Ward of the City for a two
year term, beginning April 25, 1927, they having received a majority
of the votes cast in their respective wards in the General Election,
held on April 12, 1927. The motion was carried by the following voter
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner. Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain.
�64 Bakersfield, California, April 18, 1927.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for the Improvement of Portions of
California Avenue, 13th, 14th, G and
I Streets--Street District No. 559.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, plan
and specifications covering the proposed improvement of portions
of California Avenue, 13th, 14th, G and I Streets, known as
Street District No. 559, were adopted as read by the following votet
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 559.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 559, covering the proposed improvement of
portions of California Avenue, 13th, 14th, G and I Streets, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Opening of I Street south
from 3rd. to Brundage Lane,
Resolution of Intention No. 552.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, a
resolution ordering the opening of I Street south from 3rd.
Street to Brundage Lane as covered by Resolution of Intention
No. 552, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Bain.
Acceptance of Treasurer's Financial
Report for March 1927.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Treasurer's Financial Report for the month of March, 1927,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield , California, April 18, 1927 .
Adoption of Standard Plan, Showing
Corrugated Iron Culvert.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith, plan
showing Standard Corrugated Iron Culvert was approved as submitted.
Refund of 1927 Personal Property
Tax to J. T. Tomlinson.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $1.83
to J. T. Tomlinson covering refund of 1927 Personal Property Tax,
exempt due to military service.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 288
New Series--Slot Machines.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, Ordinance
No. 288 New Series, amending Section 23 of License Ordinance No. 190
New Series, regulating the operation of slot machines was adopted as
read by the following voter
Ayess Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noses Carlisle.
Absents Bain.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend
Section 19 of Traffic Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, the City
Attorney was instructed to amend Section 19 of Traffic Ordinance
No. 260 New Series to provide that the following thoroughfares shall
also be known anddesignated as boulevardst California Avenue , from
Oak to Baker Streets ; F Street, from 15th to 19th Streets; Lust 19th
Street, from Union Avenue to Baker Street and Union Avenue ,from
California Avenue to Kentucky Street.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend License
Ordinance to Cover Carnival License.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to License Ordinance
No. 190 New Series, so that in future, operators of groups of concessions
will have to pay the full carnival fee as provided in the Ordinance.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
ATTESTS
'mayor pf the City o-F Bakersfield,California.
L'anJlx-off
City Clerk eio Clerk of the Coin`
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
166 Bakersfield , California, April 25, 1927.
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 25, 1927.
Present: Bain, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of April 18, 1927 , were
read and approved as read.
New Councilmen Take Seats.
The business of the old Council now being completed,
upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the Council ad-
journed and the new Council elected to serve the City of Bakers-
field for a two year period beginning on this date, assumed
their chairs, the following being present:
Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson.
Councilman L. K. Stoner Appointed
as President of the Council and
Mayor of the City.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, Council-
man Martin assumed the chair as temporary presiding officer, and
upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock, Councilman
L. K. Stoner was then appointed President of the Council and
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield for the term beginning on this
date.
Appointment of Finance Committee .
Mayor Stoner then appointed Councilmen Benson, Corbett
and Johnson as the standing Finance Committee.
Appointment of V.Van Riper as
City Clark, Auditor and Assessor.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, V. Van Riper
was appointed City Clerk, Auditor and Assessor for the term begin-
ning May lat. 1927.
Bakersfield, California, April 25, 1927.
Opening Bids--Union Avenue--
Street District No. 555.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the contemplated improvement of a portion of Union Avenue, known
as Street District No. 555, upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by
Martin, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared,.
Opening Bids--Union Avenue--
Street District No. 556.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the contemplated improvement of a portion of Union Avenue, known
as Street District No. 556, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Corbett, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Adoption of Resolution of Award--
Street District No. 555.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion awarding contract for the improvement of a portion of Union
Avenue, known as Street District No. 555 to the Union Paving Co. ,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Nartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Resolution of Awarde-
Street District No. 556.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, a resolu-
tion awarding contract for the improvement of a portion of Union
Avenue, known as Street District No. 556, to the Union Paving Co. ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Benson.
Confirmation and Approval of
Commissioners Report, Covering
Opening of 18th. Street, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 533.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, corrected
report of Commissioners, covering the opening of 18th. Street
under Resolution of Intention No. 533, was confirmed and approved
Re corrected.
.1 Bakersfield, California, April 25, 1927.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 289 New
Series, Amending Traffic Ordinance
No. 260 New Series.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle,
Ordinance No. 289 New Series, amending Section 19, of Traffic
Ordinance No. 260 New Series concerning boulevard stops, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Ma or of a ity of akarsfield, al ornia.
ATTESTS
City Ulerk and ex- ficio Ulerlk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield , California, *14ay 2, 1927 . }
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 2, 1927.
Carlisle ,
Present: Benson,/Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 26 , 1927, were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction--Sewer District
No. 561.
This being the time set to hear protests against the
contemplated construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 561 and
no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded
by Martin, a resolution ordering the work and asking for bids to be
opened May 16, 1927 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Verbal Petition Presented to Form
Sewer District in Nome Tract.
Mr. Harry Clements appeared before the Council and requested
that steps be taken to form a Sewer District between 33rd and 34th
Streets, Cheater Avenue to Jewett Avenue and after some discussion,
upon a •motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred
to the City Engineer and Health Officer for recommendation.
Petition from H.W.Claflin to
Include a Portion of Homaker
Park Tract in Industrial Zone.
Mr. H. W. Claflin appeared before the Council and re-
quested that steps be taken to amend the zoning Ordinance so that
the strip of land between Espee Street and the Southern Pacific
Railroad right of way be included within the industrial zone.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the matter was
referred to the City Planning Commission for recommendation.
t 7 Bakersfield, California, May 2, 1927 .
Approval of Nome Map.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, a map
showing a resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 621, and Lots 1 and 2,
Block 622, City of Bakersfield to be known as "Nome" was approved.
Approval of Oildale Annex Map.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, a map
showing a subdivision of the 'S.W.-* of the N.E.* of the S.E.-j and
the S.* of the N.W.-j of the S.E.-k of Section 12, Towhship 29 South ,
Range 27 East, to be known as Oildale Annex was approved.
Approval of Kern Mesa Gardens Map.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, a map
showing a subdivision of all the S.E.* of the S.W.-k of the S.W.-k
and the South 72 feet of the N.E.-k of the S.W.} of the S.W.-' of
Section 26, Township 29 South, Range 28 East, to be known as Kern
Mesa Gardens was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 290 New
Series, Amending License Ordinance
No. 190 New Series.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, Ordinance
No. 290 New Series, amending Section 19 and repealing Sections
21 and 22 of License Ordinance No. 190 New Series, was adopted
as read by the following votes
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Request from Civic Commercial
Association for Advertising
Appropriation.
A petition presented by the Civic Commercial Association
asking that provisions be made in the next budget for $1000. 00 to
be turned over to them to be expended by them in advertising the
City was read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle ,
the communication was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Bakersfield, California, May 2, 1927 . J 1
Appointment of Councilman F.S.Benson
as Planning Commissioner.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the Council
approved the appointment of Councilman F. S. Benson as a member
of the City Planning Commission in place of former Councilman
W. G. Bain.
Appointment of Welfare Commission.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the following
were appointed as a Welfare Commission to serve the City for a
two year term.
Ward No. 1 Mrs. Margaret Stroble
Ward No. 2 Arthur Curran
Ward No. 3 Charles Webster
Ward No. 4 Mrs. F.N.Sawyer
Ward No. 5 E.R.Long
Ward No. 6 W.H. Cooley
Ward No. 7 Mrs. Ada Harman
Resolution of Intention Ordered--
Opening of 21st Street, Between
N and P Streets.
Upon a motian by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution of Intention to
open 21st Street from N to P Streets.
Appointment of James Ogden as
City Manager.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, James Ogden
was appointed City Manager for the term beginning May 1, 1927 .
D.W. Stilwell Appointed City Treasurer
Tax and License Collector.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, D.W. Stilwell
was appointed City Treasurer, Tax and License Collector for the
term beginning May 1, 1927 .
E.F. Britten Appointed City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, E. F. Britton
was appointed City Attorney for the term beginning May 1, 1927.
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Bakersfield, California, May 2, 1927.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for
the Improvement of 18th. Street from
Beech to Oak Streets.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare plan and specifications for
grading, sanding and oiling the roadway and for curbs and sidewalks
on 18th. Street, between Beech and Oak Streets.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mlyor—, of the City- of akers ield, California.
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City Clerk and ex-lotficio Clerk -o-f the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, May 9, 1927 . 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. May 9 , 1927 .
Present: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Absent: Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman
Martin assumed the chair as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1927 , were
read and approved as read.
.Approval and Confirmation of
Assessment List for Street
District No. 549.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of a portion of
30th. Street , known as Street District No. 549, and no protests
or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Benson ,
seconded by Carlisle , the assessment list was approved and
confirmed without correction.
Adoption of Resolution Over-
ruling Protests--Street Dis-
trict No. 559.
This being the time set to hear protests against
the contemplated improvement of portions of California Avenue,
13th. 14th, a and I Streets, known as Street District No. 559,
the Council proceeded to consider a protest filed by W.M.Harris,
representing less than one per cent of the area of the district.
After having done so , upon a motion by Benson, seconded by
Corbett, a resolution overruling protest was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Stoner.
4 Bakersfield , California, May g , 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Work and Calling for Bids--Street
District No. 559.
Upon a nnotion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, a
resolution ordering the improvement of Street District No. 559
and calling for bids to be opened May 23, 1927 was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent : Stoner.
Donation to Mississippi Flood
Relief.
Messrs. Alfred Harrell and T. N. Harvey appeared before the
Council and requested that a donation be made toward the Mississ-
ippi Flood Relief , to the American Red Cross, and upon a motion
by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the City Auditor was authorized
and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $250. 00 for this
purpose .
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for the Improvement of 18th. Street,
Between Beech and Oak Streets--
Street District No. 557.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Johnson, a
resolution adopting plan and specifications for proposed improve-
ments on 18th. Street, between Beech and Oak Streets , to be
known as Street District No. 557 , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayess Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 557.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Benson, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 557 , covering the proposed improvement
of 18th. Street, between Beech and Oak Streets, to be known as
Street District No. 557, was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent : Stoner.
Bakersfield, California, May 9 , 1927. 1a' J
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 558, Proposing to Open
21st Street, from N to P Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle , Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 558, proposing to open 21st Street, from
N to P Streets, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absents Stoner.
Amount of Bond Fixed for Faithful
Performance--Street District No. 556.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council determined that the Bond to be furnished by the Union
Paving Co. , for faithful performance in the matter of the im-
provement of Street District No. 556 be in the amount of 41000.00,
Refund of Dog License Fee to
J. H. Porter.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $4.00 to J. H. Porter, covering refund of amount paid for
1927 dog license No. 12-A.
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:.
C. L. Taylor Appointed Planning
Commissioner.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle,
Mr. C. L. Taylor was appointed a member of the City Planning
Commission.
Investigation of Public Ownership
of Water Facilities.
Mr. J. A. Hinman appeared before the Council and
recommended that a committee be appointed to investigate the
advisability of taking steps toward the acquisition of the private
water facilities by the City, and after some discussion, upon a
motion by Carlisle , seconded by Corbett, the matter was laid
over one week for consideration.
'16(j Bakersfield , California, May 9, 1927 .
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield , California.
ATTEST:
ity/ lerk and -officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield, California, May 16,E 1927.
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 16, 1927 .
Presents Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 9, 1927 , were
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Sewer District
in First Alley north of 19th. Street,
Between L and N Streets--Sewer Dis-
trict No. 561.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed construction of a sewer in the first alley
north of 19th. Street, between L and N Streets, known as
Sewer District No. 561 , upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by
Martin, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract for Sewer District
No. 561 to Stroud Bros.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, a
resolution awarding the contract for the construction of a sewer
in Sewer District No. 561 to Stroud Bros. was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absent : Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Approving
Bonds of Commissioners--Opening of
south I Street--Resolution of In-
tention No. 552.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, a resolu-
tion approving bonds of commissioners appointed in the matter of
the opening of I Street, from 3rd. to Brundage Lane , under Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 552, was adopted as read by the following
votes
Ayes: Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
'1 8 Bakersfield , California, May 16, 1927.
Refund of 1927 Personal Property
Tax to Wm. Breitinger.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for, $3.88 to Wm. Breitinger covering refund of 1927 personal
property tax on property exempt from taxation, due to military
service of owner.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 291 New
Series, Prohibiting the Exhibition
of Circuses, Etc. , Between August
15th. and October 15th.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Martin, Ordi-
nance No. 291 New Series, amending Section 6 , of Ordinance
No. ' 286 New Series, prohibiting the exhibition of circuses, etc. ,
between August 15th. and October 15th. of each year, was adopted
as read by the following voter
Ayes: Carlisle , Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent : Benson.
Protest Against Maintenance of
Dog Kennels by Bakersfield Veter-
inary Hospital at 323 Chester
Avenue.
A petition signed by 28 residents on south Chester
Avenue, petitioning the revocation of a permit held by the
Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital to maintain and conduct a dog
kennel at 323 Chester Avenue was read and after some discussion,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the matter was
referred to the City Manager for investigation and report.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
yor of a City of rsfield , alifornia.
ATTEST:
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City', Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California..
Bakersfield , California, May 23, 1927.. 11-
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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. May 23, 1927.
Present : Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16 , 1927, were
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids Improvement of
Portions of California Avenue ,
13th, 14th, G and I Streets--
Street District No. 559.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the proposed improvement of certain portions of California Avenue,
13th, 14th, G and I Streets, known as Street District No. 559, upon
a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution of Award
for Street District No. 559.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, a resolu-
tion awarding contract to the Union Paving Co. , covering the im-
provement of Street District No. 559, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Deed from Kern County Land Company
for a Portion of 34th. Street.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, a deed
executed by the Kern County LEnd Company, dated September 16, 1926,
conveying to the City a portion of 34th Street for a public highway„
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson , Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
I S 0 Bakersfield, California, May 23, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Deed from F. A. & Hattie M. Nighbert,
for a Portion of Lot 3, Block F.
Virginia Tract.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock, a
deed executed by F. A. Nighbert and Hattie M. Nighbert, dated
May 2, 1927, conveying to the City the south 60 feet of the
North 130 feet , of Lot 3, Block F, Virginia Tract, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Hartin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Closing
a Portion of L Street, under
Resolution of Intention No. 560.
No protests having been presented, upon a motion by
Martin, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution ordering the closing
of a portion of L Street , as designated in Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 560, was adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Corbett.
Absentt None.
Petitimn for Fire Protection
in Lincoln Park Tract.
A petitiin signed by a large number of property
owners in Lincoln Park Tract, asking that steps be taken to
provide fire protection in that section of the City was read
and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the matter was
referred to the City Iaanager for handling.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims ,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
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Bakersfield, California, May 23 , 1927.
Petition to Revoke Kennel Perrait,
Held by the Bakersfield Veterinary
Hospital , Denied.
This being the time set to again consider a petition
presented by the residents in the south part of the City,
asking that steps be taken to revoke a permit held by the Bakers-
field Veterinary Hospital, to maintain a dog kennel at 323 Chester
to arguments
Avenue, the Council proceeded to listen/both for and against
the revocation. After having done so , and it having been proven
to the satisfaction of the Council that the matter could not be
deemed a public nuisance , and therefore not within the jurisdiction
of the Council, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, t:he
petition was denied.
City Manager' s Report on Proposed
Band Concerts.
City Lanager Ogden reported to the Council that; the
pity funds, at this time , did not permit the expending of monies
for band concerts until the next fiscal year, and upon a motion.
by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, the matter was deferred ihntil
the budget is considered the first week in August.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
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Y� or of the it of ake:rsfield ,
ATTEST:
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City Clerk and ex- fief lerk of t e
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
!L Bakersfield, California, May 31 , 1927.
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 31 , 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle , Martin.
Minutes of the Regular keeting of May 23, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Work in Street District No. 557.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of 18th. Street, between Spruce
and Oak Streets, known as Street District No. 557, and no
protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Johnson, a resolution ordering the work, and asking
for bids to be opened June 13, 1927 , was adopted as read by
the following votes
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle , Martin.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 555.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 555 was approved
as submitted.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 556.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 556 was approved
as submitted.
Acceptance of Letter of Thanks
from Boy Scouts of America for
Use of quarters in City Hall.
A letter addressed to the Council by the Kern County
Council of Boy Scouts of America, thanking them for providing
headquarters in the City Hall for the Boy Scouts was read, and
upon a nnotion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, was accepted
and ordered placed .on file.
Bakersfield, California, May 31, 1927. � _• �
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
i
iIty %lerk and ex-of o Clerk-Of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
4 Bakersfield , California, June 6 , 1927 .
Minutes of the Regular heeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. June 6, 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, ..Aoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the Regularw"keeting of May 31, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Refund of 1927 Personal Property
Taxes to M. W. Bowmen.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
to M. W. Bowman for $5.40, covering refund of 1927 Personal
Property Taxes exempt from taxation, due to Military service.
Dr. P. J. Cuneo Appointed as
a L:ember of the stern County
Mosquito Abatement Board.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle ,
City Health Officer, Dr. P. J. Cuneo , was appointed as
the City Member of the Kern County Mosquito Abatement Board.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of'the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex- ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
Bakersfield , California, June 13, 1927. V�i
Aiinutes 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 13, 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlisle , Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6. 1927, were
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Improvement
of West End of 18th. Street--
Street District No. 557.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the proposed improvement of the west end of 18th. Street , known
as Street District No. 557 , upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded
by Martin,' all bids received were publicly opened , examined
and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to F. W. Nighbert for
Improvement of Street District
No. 557.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Johnson, a
resolution awarding contract to F. W. Nighbert for the improvement;
of a portion of 18th. Street, known as Street District No. 557,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Carlock.
Opening Bids for Official Advertising
for Fiscal Year , Ending June 30 , 1928.
This being the time set to open bids received from
daily newspapers within the city, covering the official advertising
to be done by the City for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 19280
upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared.
1 S6 Bakersfield , California, June 18, 1927 .
Contract Awarded the Daily Report
for Official Advertising for Period
Lnding June 30th. 1928.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle , the
Daily Report was awarded the contract for the City's Official
� dvert:ising for the Fiscal Year , ending June 30th. 1928, by a
unanimous vote of the Council. Their bid being as follows:- For
Birst Insertion 30¢ per square ; Second Insertion 30/ per square ;
For all Subsequent Insertions after the Second, 25,d per square.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Opening of a Portion of 21st
Street as Designated in Resolution
of Intention No. 558.
The time having elapsed to present protests against
the proposed opening of a portion of 21st Street , as outlined in
Resolution of Intention No. 558, and no protests having been pre-
sented, upon a :motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle , a resolu-
tion ordering the opening and appointing Commissioners to assess
benefits and damages was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Corbett , Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Reports for April and
May, 1927.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Treasurer's Financial Reports for the months of April and
May, 1927 were accepted and ordered placed on file.
Transfer to Cash Basis Fund.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer the sum of
$7468.00 from the General to the Cash Basis Fund.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, claims ,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor
wr,s instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Bakersfield , California, June 13, 1927 .
City Clerk Instructed to Advertise
for Bids on One Ton Gasoline Propelled
StreetRoller.
In compliance with a recommendation from the City
Manager, upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson, the City
Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on One 10 Ton Gasoline
Propelled Street Roller, specifying that allowance: will be made
for the old city roller.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Johnson, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the ity of Bakersfield , C ifornia.
ATTEST:
City Cler6�-(d ex-offxci Cl��of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
'1 Bakersfield , California, June 20, 1927 .
Minutes of the Regular Peeting 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 20, 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular meeting of June 13, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of 'Resolution Providing
for Issuance of Bonds Covering
Unpaid Assessments on Baker Street--
Street District No. 539.
This being the time set to hear protests or appeals
against the issuance of Bonds to cover unpaid assessments
amounting to $17 ,582.97 for the improvement of a portion of
Baker Street, known as Street District No. 539, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Corbett , a resolution providing for the issuance of Bonds
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Corbett, Johnson, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution Providing
for Issuance of Bonds Covering
Unpaid Assessments on K Street--
Street District No. 544.
This being the time set to hear protests or appeals
against the issuance of Bonds to cover unpaid assessments
amounting to $9,263.86 for the improvement of a portion of
K Street, known as Street District No. 544, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded
by Johnson, a resolution providing for the issuance of the
Bonds was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson ,Carlisle ,Carlock,Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield , California, June 20, 1927 . 1 '19-
Opening Bids for Ten Ton
Street Roller.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed purchase of One Ten Ton Street Roller, upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Action on Street Roller Bids
Laid Over for One Week.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, action
on bids received to cover the proposed purchase: of One Ten TcrL
Street Roller was laid over for one week for consideration and,
referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommendation.
3. Arthur Greenfield & Company
Awarded Contract for Audit of
City Accounts for Calendar Year
Ending December 31, 1927 .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Iwartin, bid
presented by J. Arthur Greenfield & Company, Certified Accountants,
agreeing to audit the city books and accounts for the Calendar
Year ending December 31, 1927 for the sum of $500.00 was accepted.
Adoption of Resolution Approving
Bonds of Commissioners in the
Matter of the Opening of 21st Street,
Under Resolution of Intention No. 558.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock„ a
resolution approving bonds of the Three Conunissioners appointed
to assess benefits and damages in the opening of a portion of
21st Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 558, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett,Johnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Sewer District No. 561.
Upon a motion by Benson , seconded by Corbett,
assessment diagram for Sewer District No. 561 was approved
without correction.
9 0 Bakersfield, California, June 20, 1927 .
Proposed Agreement with John Ramage
Covering Band Concerts Ordered Filed.
A proposed agreement between the City of Bakersfield
and John Ramage , covering a proposed series of seven band concerts
for the sum of $700.00 was considered, and upon a motion by
Carlisle , seconded by Corbett, was ordered placed on file.
Appointment of Councilman Corbett
as a Member of Kern County Outdoor
Improvement Club.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Councilman
Corbett was appointed as the City's representative in the Kern
County Outdoor Improvement Club.
Councilman Benson Appointed to
Attend Kern County Chamber of
Commerce Meeting on Control of
Puncture Vine.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Councilman
Benson was delegated to represent the City at a meeting to be
held by the Kern County Chamber of Commerce on eradication and
control of the puncture vine.
Approval of Maple Park Map.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett , a map
showing a subdivision of Lots 4 , 5 and S-1 of 3 , Block 9, Lots
1, 4 & 5, Block 16 , All of Block 17 , Lots 2 & 3 , Block IS,
Lots 3, & 4, Block 22, All of Blocks 23 & 24, Lots 1, 2 & 3,
Block 25, Lots 1 & 2, Block 26 , and Lot 2, Block 27, All in
the Chester Tract , to be known as Maple Park was approved.
Report of City Planning Commission
on H Street Subway Ordered Filed.
A report submitted by the City Planning Commission
advising the Council that after a thorough investigation, it
was the recommendation of the Commission that steps be taken
to provide a subway at the intersection at H & 15th. Streets,
underthe Santa Fe Tracks at that point. Upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Carlock , the report was ordered placed on file by
the following vote:
Ayes: Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock,Corbett, Johnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Bakersfield, California, Tune 20, 1927 . Q �
Proposed Installation of Ilmergency
Lighting Arrangements in Theatres
and Moving Pictures, Referred to
the City Manager for Handling.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett , the
City Manager was instructed to arrange with proprietors of
theatres and moving picture shows to install lighting facilities ,
separate from the regular electric service , to be used in
emergency when the regular service is temporarily out of order.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin , seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
Pu;a,yor o the City of Baker:;field;,Calif.
AT71]3T:
City lerk and ex- fi C---cio lark of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
Crlifor;iia.
Bakersfield, California, Tune 27, 1927.
N
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. Tune 27 , 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Corbett , TOhnson,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Tune 20, 1927 , were
read and approved as read.
Street Roller Purchased from
C. W. Powell.
This being the time set to again consider bids
presented to cover the proposed purchase by the City of One
Gasoline Propelled Street Roller, upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Carlisle , bid of C. W. Powell, proposing to furnish
One Twelve Ton Two Cylinder Kelly Springfield Roller for the
sum of $5250.00, less $1, 000.00 allowance for the old roller
was accepted.
Petition to 8radicate Puncture Vine
From Properties Within the City of
Bakersfield.
Messrs. C. A. Barlow and Arthur Crites appeared
before the Council and recommended that steps be taken to `
eradicate the puncture vine from the streets and alleys and
also from the private properties within the City, and upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the matter Was referred
to the City Manager with instructions to take whatever steps
are necessary to eradicate the vine.
City Auditor Authorized to Issue
Warrant for Preparation of Uniform
Building Code.
Upon a motion by Martin., seconded by Carlisle , the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $50-.00 to the Pacific Coast Officials Building Conference,
covering the City's share for the preparation of a uniform
building code.
Bakersfield, California, June 27 , 1927. 9 3
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Street District No. 557.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlock,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 557 was approved
without correction.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims
as audited by the -Finance Committee were allowed and the .Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded
by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
4 / v
Mayor of the City of Bakerefield, California
ATTEST:
Uity Clerk and ex-offi o Jerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
'�0 4 Bakersfield, California, July 5, 1927.
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 5, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin,Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 27, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Providing
for Bonds for Improvement of a
Portion of Union Avenue--Street
District No. 526.
This being the time set to hear protests and
appeals against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid
assessments for the improvement of Union Avenue, between
California and Truxtun Avenues, known as Street District
No. 526, and no protests or appeals having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Corbett, a resolution
providing for the issuance of bonds aggregating $,832.45, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Corbett,Jahnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Plan and Specifications Ordered
for the improvement of Portions
of EAst l9th. and King Streets
and Truxtun Avenue.
A petition presented by owners of 71.3 per cent of
the property affected, asking that steps be taken for a full
width pavement on East 19th. Street, from Baker to King
Streets, and on King Street from Bast 19th. Street to
Humboldt Street, and also a 24 foot strip of pavement on
East 19th. Street, from King Street to Truxtun Avenue, and
on Truxtun Avenue from East 19th. Street to the existing
pavement on the east was read and upon a motion by Corbett,
seconded by Johnson, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare
plan and specifications for the work to consist of a 3* inch
Asphalt Concrete Base with a 14 inch Warrenite Bithulithic
wearing surface.
Bakersfield, California, July 5, 1927 . 195
Refund of Penalties on 1926 Real
Taxes to Walter Rankin.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a v arrant
for $10,51 to Walter Rankin, covering refund of penalties on
1926 real. estate , Assessment No. 2608, due to error of Talc
Collector.
Petition to $laminate a Portion
of the North Side of Truxtun Avenue
from Industrial Zone.
A petition signed by a majority of the property
owners on the north side of Tiuxtun Avenue, from the west line
of L Street to the east line of P Street, asking that this
property be eliminated from the industrial zone was read,
and upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, the matter
was referred to the City Planning Commission for recommendation.
Adj ournment .
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
yor of t e ity of akersfield, California.
ATTEST t
t
ty c�and ex-of c o Clerkof t o
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
110 6
Bakersfield , California, July 11, 1927.
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 11, 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Corbett,Johnson,Mart in,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 5, 1927
were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Authorising
the Mayor and the City Clerk to
Execute Lease to Standard Oil Co.
of California to Drill for Oil on
Sewer Farm.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, a
resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
a three year lease to the Standard Oil Company of California
to drill for oil on the W.i of Section 3, and the N.V. ' of
Section 10, Township 30 South, Range 28 East,for a cash bonus
consideration of $14#400.00, with a one eighth royalty of
oil produced was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Corbett,Johnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Sewer District No. 562.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,
plan and specifications covering the proposed installation of
a sewer system in an area bounded by California and Truxtun
Avenues, 0 and S Streets, known as Sewer District No. 562,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent* None.
Bakersfield, California, July 11, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
for Sewer District No. 562.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, Resolution
of Intention No. 562, covering the proposed construction of
sewers in Sewer District No. 562, was adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes-. Benson, Carlisle,Garlock,Corbett,JOhnson,Ma1'tin,Stoner.
Noew: None.
Absent: None.
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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin,, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, alifornaa.
ATT3ST:
City Clerk and ea-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
1_9 8 Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular Leeting 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 18, 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Corbett, Johnson,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Iueating of July 11, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment--
Street District No. 551.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of a portion of
R Street , known as Street District No. 551, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by
Martin, the assessment list was approved and confirmed with-
out correction.
Approval of Assessment—
Sewer District No. 561.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the construction of a sewer
in the first alley north of 19th Street, between I, and N
Streets, known as Sewer District No. 561, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Carlisle, the assessment list was approved and confirmed
without correction.
Hearing on Issuance of Bonds
for Street District No. 531,
Deferred for One Week.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments for
the improvement of certain streets in Homaker Park, known as
Street District No. 531, a protest presented by Thos.J.Holmes
was read, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle,
the hearing was adjourned until 8 o'clock P. M. July 25,1927.
Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1927.
Adoption of Standard Pavement
Patch Detail Plan.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Corbett, a
plan showing standard pavement patch detail was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Corbett,JOhnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Standard Specifications
of Procedure for Excavation in Streets
and Alleys.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Standard
Specifications of procedure for excavating in streets and alleys
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlmck,Corbett, Johnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for the Improvement of Portions of
East 19th. and King Streets ana
East Truxtun Avenue--Street Dis-
trict No. 563.
Upon a motion by Corbett , seconded by Carlisle, plan
and specifications for the contemplated improvement of portions
of East 19th and King Streets and East Truxtun Avenue , known
as Street District No. 563, were adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Corbett,Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 563.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, Resolution
of Intention No. 563, covering the proposed improvement of certain
portions of East 19th and King Streets and East Truxtun Avenue,
known as Street District No. 563, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle,Carlock,Corbett,Johnson,-u4artin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Bakersfield, California, July 18, 1927.
Approval of Assessment Diagram--
Street District No. 559.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett,
Assessment Diagram for Street District No. 559 was approved
without correction.
Adoption of Ordinance No.292
New Series, Amending Traffic
Ordinance No. 260 New Series.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle ,
Ordinance No. 292 New Series, amending Traffic Ordinance
No. 260 New Series, prohibiting ;,parking on the north side
of alleys running east and west, and on the west side of
alleys running north and south,was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Corbett,Johnson,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None..
Absent: None.
yid j o urnmen t.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock,
the Council adjourned.
/ yor of the City of akerafield,California.
ATTESTt /
City j/Clerk and ex-o� erk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, July 25, 1927. 201
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 25, 1927.
Present: Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Absent: Carlisle , Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman
Carlock acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 18, 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Hearing on Unpaid Assessment List
for Street District No. 531 Deferred
One Further Week.
This being the time set to again consider protests
and appeals against unpaid assessments for the improvement of
certain streets in Homaker Park, known as Street District
No. 531, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, action
was deferred until 8 o 'clock P. M. August 1, 1927.
Acceptance of City Treasurer s
Financial Report for June 1927.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the
City Treasurer 's Financial Report for the month of June , 1927,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Agreement with the Standard Oil
Company for Lease of Sewer Farm
for Drilling Purposes.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, a
resolution accepting agreement dated July 11, 1927 , between
the City of Bakersfield and the Standard Oil Company of Calif-
ornia, covering a lease of the City Sewer Farm for the purpose
of drilling for oil was adopted as read by the following vote&
Ayes& Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle, Stoner.
ti Bakersfield , California, July 25, 1927.
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 came.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Ia.rtin, the
Council adjourned.
A6ayor of the City of Bakersfield,California,.
ATTESTa
City Clerk and e -officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
Bakersfield, California, August 1, 1927. °)13
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 1 , 1927.
Present; Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 25 , 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Approval of Unpaid Assessment
List for Street District No. 531
Again Deferred for One Week.
This being the time set to again consider the approval
of the unpaid assessment list for the improvement of certain streets
in Homaker Park Tract , known as Street District No. 531, upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, action was again deferred
until eight o 'clock P. M. August 8, 1927 .
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Sewers in Blocks 229 and 230, Kern,
Sewer District No. 564.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, resolution
approving plan and specifications to cover the installation of
sewers in Blocks 229 and 230, Kern, known as Sewer District No. 564,
was adopted as read by the following voter
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 564.
Upon a motion by Yartin, seconded by Carlock, Resolution
of Intention covering the proposed construction of sewers in
Sewer District No . 564, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: C--lrlisle.
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Bakersfield, California, August 1 , 1927.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
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P or of the City of . a ersfield, California.
ATTEST:
ty Clerk;and e -oTicio-Clerk o e
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
Bakersfield, California, :'august 8, 1927 .
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 8, 1927 .
Present : Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Lartin , Stoner.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 1, 1927
were read and approved as read.
Resolution Adopted Providing
for Issuance of Improvement Bonds
for Improvement of Streets in
Homaker Park--Street District
No. 531.
This being the time set to again consider protests
filed against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments
for the improvement of certain streets in Homaker Park Tract ,
known as Street District No. 531, upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Corbett, all protests were overruled, the unpaid
assessment list approved as corrected, and a resolution was
adopted providing for the issuance of bonds aggregating
$19,849.17 by the following vote :
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, ^ia.rtin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution Overruling
Protests to Proposed Improvements
of Portions of East 19th and King
Streets and Last Truxtun Avenue--
Street District No. 563.
• This being the time set to hear protests against the
proposed improvement of certain portions of East 19th. and King
Streets and East Truxtun Avenue, known as Street District No. 563,
protests submitted by J. O .Hart and M.H. Warren, representing
3.38 per cent of the area of the district, were :read and upon a
motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, a resolution overruling
all protests was adopted as read oy the following vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
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20 6 Bakersfield , California, August 8, 1927.
.'adoption of Resolution Abandoning
all Proceedings in Street District
No. 563.
Upon a motion by I;artim, seconded by Corbett, a resolu-
tien abandoning all proceedings for proposed street improvements
in Street District No. 563 was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent : Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution Approv-
ing New Plan and Specifications
for Improvement of Portions of
East 19th and King Streets and
East Truxtun Avenue--Street Dis-
trict No. 565.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, a
resolution approving new plan and specifications covering the
proposed improvement of certain portions of East 19th and
King Streets and East Truxtun Avenue,to be known as Street
District No. 565, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 565.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett,
Resolution of Intention No. 565, proposing to improve certain
portions of East 19th and King Streets and East Truxtun Avenue ,
known as Street District No. 565, was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Approval of Budget for Fiscal
Year Ending June 30 , 1927.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the
Budget covering the proposed expenditure, by the City, for
the Fiscal Year ending June 30th. 1928 amounting to $421,559.62
was unanimously approved.
Bakersfield, California, %ugust 8, 1927. �a1
Adoption of Salary Ordinance
No. 293 New Series.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, Salary
Ordinance No. 293 New Series was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noew: None.
.Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Taxation Levy Ordinance
No. 294 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Taxation
Levy Ordinance No. 294 New Series for the Fiscal Year 1927-28
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson, Carlisle.
President of the Council and the
City Clerk Instructed to Execute
an Agreement with Tod Mosier,
Covering Lease of Old City Dump
for Oil Drilling Purposes.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the
President of the Council and the City Clerk were instructed to
execute an agreement,on behalf of the City of Bakersfield, with
Tod Mosier dated July 30, 1927 leasing a portion of Lot 2 of the
Weill-Jastro Colony Tract in Section 5, Township 30 South,
Range 28 East M.D.B.& M for a period of three years for the
purpose of drilling for oil, for a consideration of $30. 00 per
acre, with a 1/8 royalty of oil produced by the following votes
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Stoner.
Noes: Martin,
Absent : Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Agreement with Tod Mosier, Covering
Lease of Old City Dump Yard.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock , a resolution
accepting agreement with Tod Mosier dated July 30 , 1927 , covering
a three year lease of a portion of Lot 2, of the `,deill-Jastro Colony
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Benson, Carlisle.
Q Bakersfield , California, August 8, 1927 .
City tanager Authorized to Advertise
a 'Yelcome to Oil men.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
City Manager was authorized to advertise a welcome to the oil
men visiting the City of Bakersfield at this time in both the
Bakersfield morning icho and The Californian.
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 Clerk Granted a One Week
Leave of Absence .
Upon a motion by martin, seconded by Corbett, the
City Clerk was granted a one week leave of absence, beginning
August 15 , 1927.
Acceptance of Invitation of
Exchange Club to the Council.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by martin,
invitation extended by the Exchange Club to members of the
Council to meet with them in the Hotel El Tejon on August
9th. was accepted and the following councilmen promised to
be presents Corbett, Johnson, Stoner.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by martin, seconded by Corbett, the
Council adjourned.
2,Tayor of the City of'-Bakersfield , California
ATTESTt
Citrk and x-officio lerk
ofthe
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
akersfield , California, August .15 , 1927. 2
Minutes of the Regular ,Ieeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o 'clock P. I4% _Wu ust 1: , 1927.
Present: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, 1,=artin, Stoner.
Absent : Benson , Carlisle .
L:inutes of the Regular L:eeting of August 8, 1927 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction--Sewer District No. 562„
This being the time set to hear protests against the
contemplated construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 562,
and no protests having been presented, upon a m otion by Corbett ,
seconded by Icartin, a resolution ordering the work and asking far
bids to be opened August 29, 1927, was adopted as read by the
following voter
Ayes. Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Benson, Carlisle.
Annual Convention of League of
California Municipalities to be
Held at Sacramento Sept. 19t1� to
22nd. 1927.
A letter addressed to the Councilmen of the City of
Bakersfield, urging all Councilmen to attend the League of California
Lunicipalities to to held on Sept. 19 to 22, at Sacramento Calif.
for the purpose of obtaining advanced ideas on important matters
pertaining to City planning was read, and upon a motion by Corbett,
seconded by Ib'artin, City Manager Ogden was delegated to attend
the meeting and several other Councilmen also stated that it was
their intention, at the present time, to attend this meeting; on
behalf of the City of Bakersfield .
010 Bakersfield , California., August 15 , 1927.
E. F. Britten to Investig,.te the
Advisability of Changing a Part of the
Boundary Line , Between Wards Six and Seven.
i`�'r. Brittan, City Attorney, is to investigate the
advisability of changing the East i of Blocks I , P. Q and X,
of the Lowell Addition. , which are now in the Seventh 'dard,
to the Sixth Ward, so that Chester Avenue will be the dividing
line between these wards from Brundage Lane to Fourth Street.
City Clerk Instructed to advertise
for Bids to Furnish One Fire Dept.
Equipment, Ladders and One Street
Sweeper.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish
the following equipment, the bids to be opened August 22, 1927 .
One - 1000 Gal. Pumper-Fire Department Standard equipment.
One - 55 foot trussed extension ladder,
One - 45 foot trussed extension ladder,
Two - 30 foot straight extension ladders,
Two - 24 foot straight extension ladders,
One - 16 foot trussed roof ladder with Folding hooks,
One - 12 foot trussed roof ladder with Folding hooks,
Two - 14 foot pompier ladders.
One - Motor propelled street sweeper.
Adjournujent.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the
Council adjourned.
C
Mayor ofthe City of Bakers teld, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex officio lei rk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
�wkersfield, C"lifornia, August 22, 1027 . � 1 1
I inutes of the Regular I.ieetina of the Council of the
City of Eakersfield , field in the Council Chamber of the City
Mall at eight o 'cock P. K. "ugust 22, 1927.
Present: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson , Stoner.
Absent: Benson , Carlisle , L:artin.
Minutes of the ReCular Meeting of August 15 , 1927 ,
were read and approved as read.
Opening Bids on mire Department
Aquipment.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed _purchase of One 1000 Gal. Pumping Engine
and Ladders, to be used in the Fire Department , upon a motion
bj C rlock, seconded by Corbett , all bids received were
Publicly opened , examined and declared.
Action on Proposed Purchase of
Fire Department Equipment De-
ferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, action
on proposal to furnish the City with equipment for use in the
Fire Department was deferred for � weekS£or consideration.
Opening Bids on One I:dotor
!riven Street Sweeper.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed purchase of One rotor Driven Street Sweeper,
upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, bid presented by
The Stuart S. Smith Company was publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Contract Awarded The Stuart S. Smith Co.
to Furnish One Elgin Street Sweeper.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, bid
presented by Th�e2�.Stuart S. Smith Company, proposing to furnish
one Latest Model/motor Driven Street Sweeper for the sum of
$7,200.00 was accepted.
3al:ersfie16 , Calif. August 22 , 1.927 .
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
';fork in Sewer District No. 564.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated installation of sewers in Blocks 229 and 230,
Kern, known as Sewer District No. 564 , and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Corbett , seconded by Carlock,
a resolution ordering the work was adopted as read by the
following votes
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett , Johnson, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle , Jdartin.
90 Day Extension of Time Granted
Union Paving Co. to Complete 'Street
Districts 555 and 556.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, the
Union Paving Co. was granted an extension of 90 days time to
complete the improvement of a portion of Union Avenue , known
as Street Districts 555 and 556.
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 Clerk Instructed to Advertise
for Bids to Furnish Steel Counters
for Use in New Quarters of Engineer
and Building Inspector.
U ,on a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the
City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish
steel counters for use in new quarters of the City Engineer and
City Building Inspector.
Bakersfield , Calif. .'.ugust 22, 1927. 21'3
'ity attorney Instructed to Prepare
Necessary Resolution for the Appoint-
ment of w. S. Liebendofer and J.C.j.;artin
as Nevr Commissioners in Proposed Opening
of I Street, Under Resolution of In-
tention No. 552.
Upon a motion by C:�rlock, seconded by Corbett, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary instrwiients
for the ap!.;ointment of W. S. Liebendofer and J. C. Martin as
Commissioners in place of Charles Bloemer and L. G. Helm in
the matter of the opening of a portion of I Street , under
Resolution of Intention No. 552,
Adj ourni-cent.
. Upon a otion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the
Council adjourned.
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City Clerk and ex-ofcio cl of the
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ouncil of the City of Bakersfield,
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Bakersfield, California, August 29,1927.
Mi4utes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. August 29,1927.
Presents Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Absents Benson, Carlisle, Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman Martin acted as presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22,1927 were read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
York in Street District No.565.
This being the time set to receive protests against the contemplated improve-
ment of portions of East 19th and King Streets and East Truxtun Avenue, known as
Street District No.565, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Johnson, a resolution ordering the work and calling for bids
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noses None.
Absents Benson, Carlisle, Stoner.
Opening Bids for Installation of Sewers
in Sewer District No.562.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the contemplated
installation of sewers in an area bounded by 0 and S Streets, California and Truxtun
Avenues, known as Sewer District No.562, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by
Carlock, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids on Sewer District No.562
Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, action on bids received to
cover the installation of sewers in Sewer District No.562 was deferred until
8 o'clock P.M. Tuesday, September 6,1927.
Opening Bids on Metal Counters for
City Engineer and Building Inspector.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the installation sbf
metal counters in the new quarters of the City Engineer and Building Inspector upon
a motion by Oarlock, seconded by Corbett, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared.
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Bakersfield, California, August 29,1927.
Action on Bids to Install Metal Counters
Deferred for One Week.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, action on bids received to
install metal counters in the new quarters of the City Engineer and Building
Inspector was deferred for one week.
Adoption of Salary Ordinance No.295 N.S.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, Salary Ordinance No.295 N.S.
amending Salary Ordinance No.293 N.S. by adding a new subdivision to provide
that the Chief Telephone Operator shall receive a salary of $130.00 per month was
adapted as read by the following votes
Ayess Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noess Carlock.
Absents Benson, Carlisle, Stoner.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for month of July, 1927.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the City Treasurer's Financial
Report for the month of July, 1927 was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution Appointing
iV.S.Liebendofer and J.C.Martin as Commissioners
in Opening of I Street, Res. of Int. No.552.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, a Resolution removing L.G.Helm
and Charles Bloemer and appointing W.S.Liebendofer and J.C.Martin in their place as
Commissioners in the matter of the proposed opening of I Street from 3rd Street south
to Brundage Lane as outlined in Resolution of Intention No.552 was adopted as read. by
the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson, Carlisle, Stoner.
Plans and Specifications Ordered for
Curbs and Sidewalks on Beale Avenue
from Sumner to Eureka Streets.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Garlock, the City Engineer was instructed
to prepare plan and specifications to cover the construction of Curbs and Sidewalks
on Beale Avenue from Sumner to Eureka Streets.
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Bakersfield, California, August 29,1927.
Adjounnment
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield)—California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and exro ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1927. 217
5sinutes of the Regular iaeeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock
P. M. September 6, 1927.
Present: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
N.inutes of the Regular �.Ieeting of August 29, 1927 were read
and aoproved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Stroud Bros. for
Sewer District No. 562.
This being the time set to further consider action on bids
presented covering the proposed construction of sewers in an area from
0 to S Streets, California to Truxtun Avenues, known as Sewer District
No. 562, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, a resolution awarding
contract to Stroud Bros. was adopted as read by the following voter
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
.Absents Benson, Carlisle.
Vroposal of American La France Fire
Engine Co. Accepted to Furnish One
1000 Gallon Pumping Engine.
This being the time set to further consider bids presented to
cover the proposed purchase of One 1000 Gallon Pumping Engine, upon a motion
by Oarlock, seconded by Corbett, the proposal of the American La France
Hire engine Company to furnish the equipment for a price of $13,000.00 was
accepted.
Seagrave Company Awarded Contract to
Furnish One Set of Ladders for Fire
Department.
This being the time set to further consider bids placed to
furnish One Set of Standard Ladders for use in the Fire Department, upon
a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the proposal of the Seagrave Company
to furnish the equipment for the sum of $885.00 was accepted.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1927.
Bid of Valley Office and School Equip-
ment Company to Furnish Metal Counter,
Accepted.
This being the time set to further consider bids placed covering
the installation of !'metal Counter in the new quarters of the City Engineer
and Building Inspector, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, proposal
of the Valley Office and School Equipment Company to install the work according
to specifications for the sum of $1,794.00 was accepted.
Opening Bids-- Sewer District No. 564.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the proposed
construction of sewers in Blocks 229 and 230, Baersfield, formerly Kern,
known as Sewer District No. 564, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
all bias received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution of Award to
Dean & Stroble , for Sewer District
No. 564.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, a resolution awarding
contract to Dean & Strode for the proposed construction of sewers in Sewer
District No. 564, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, L:artin, Stoner.
Noses None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
City Manager Authorized to Expend Funds
in Decorating City Streets for Fair 1%7eek.
Upon a motion by 1,artin, seconded by Johnson, the City manager
vas authorized to expend not to exceed $400.00 to decorate city streets
during kern County Fair Week.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Deed
from Kern County Land Company for a
Portion of Jastro Park.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, a resolution
accepting Deed, dated August 24, 1927 frum the Kern County Land Company,
deeding to the City a portion of Jastro 'ark, was adopted as read by the
following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents Benson, Carlisle.
Bakersfield, California, September 6, 1927.
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
Improvement of Portions of 22nd. 24th
and A Streets.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications for the paving of 24th
Street from H to Cedar Streets, and Street from Cedar to B Streets and A
Street from 21st to 24th Streets . the paving to consist of a 3z inch Asphalt
Base with a 12 inch 9arrenite Bitulithic wearing surface.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by l;artin, seconded by Johnson,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of akersfield. C ifornia. +
ATTEST:
"ity Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, deptember 12, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
8 o'clock P. M. aeptember 12, 1927.
Presents Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1927 were
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Improvement of
Portions of East 19th. and King
Streets and Truxtun Avenue--Street
District No. 565.
Vhis being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed construction of improvements of portions of East 19th. and
King Streets and Fast Truxtun Avenue, known as Street District No. 565,
upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Union Paving Co.--
Street District No. 565.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
awarding contract to the Union Paving Co. for the improvement of Street
District No. 565, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
Confirmation and Approval of Assessment
List--Improvement of 'Nest 18th Street--
Street District No. 557.
This being the time set to hear protests against assessments
levied for the improvement of a portion of 18th. Street and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle ,
the assessment list was confirmed and approved without correction.
Mayor Requested to Issue Proclamation
for Closing Establishments on the
Afternoon of September 15th. 1927.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the Mayor was
requested to issue a Proclsunation requesting that all stores and establish-
ments close on September 15th. from the hour of 12 Noon, for the purpose
of' allowing employees to visit the Kern County Fair at that time.
Bakersfield, California, September 12, 19"17.
Adoption of Resolution Removing J. C. Martin
and Appointing J. A. Pearson as Commissioner
in the Opening of I Street--Resolution of
Intention No. 552.
Upon a motion by Corbett , seconded by Johnson, a Resolution
removing J. C. Martin and appointing J. A. Pearson as Commissioner in the
matter of the opening of I Street, as outlined in Resolution of Intention
No. 552, was adopted as read by the following voter
Ayes: Carlisle, Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Penson.
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
Ordinance Changing Boundaries of the
6th. & 7th. Wards.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance eliminating all territory
west of Chester Avenue, between 4th. Street and Brundage Lane, from the
7th. "ard and placing same in the 6th. 7Jard.
Committee Appointed to Investigate
Tentative Report Filed by Commissioners
in the N'attar of the Opening of 21st Street.
A tentative report was filed by the Commissioners in the matter
of the opening of 21st Street, as outlined in Resolution of Intention No. 558,
and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the Mayor was requested to
appoint a committee of three to investigate the findings of the Commissioners.
The Mayor a;)pointed Councilmen Corbett, Johnson and Carlock.
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.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for
Curbs and Sidewalks on Union Avenue,
from Kentucky to Lincoln Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and soecifications for the construction of
curbs and sidewalks on Union Avenue, between Kentucky and Lincoln atreets.
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Plan and Specifications Ordered for
Curbs and Side!valks on King Street.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Eartin, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications for the construction
of curbs and sidewalks on King Street, between Kentucky and Bernard
Streets.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City clerk and ex-officio clerk of the; Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular S?eeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, held in the Council chamber of the City Aall at eight o'clock
P. n. September 26, 1927.
Present: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, kjartin, Stoner.
Absent: Penson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 1927 were read
and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment for Improve-
ment of Street District No. 559.
This being the time fixed to hear protests against assessments
levied for the improvement of portions of California Avenue, 13th. 14th. G
and I Streets, known as Street District No. 559, and no protests having been
presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the assessment list
was confirmed and approved without correction.
Adoption of Resolution Providing
for Issrathce of Bonds for the Im-
provemei,t of a Portion of R Street,
Street District No. 551.
This being the time set to hear protests against the issuance of
bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the improvement of a portion of R Street,
known as Street District No. 551, aggregating $394.00, and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
providing for the issuance of the bonds was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Lartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Approving Bonds
of Three Commissioners in the Latter of
the Opening of South I Street, Resolution
of Intention No. 552.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution
approving bonds of Commissioners in the matter of the opening of south I
Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 552, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Partin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
�d N Bakersfield, California, September 26, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Adopting Plan
and Specifications for Curbs and Side-
walks on King Street--Street District
No. 566.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
approving plan and specifications for the proposed construction of curbs
and sidewalks on a portion of King Street, known as btreet District No.566,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlisle, Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absent: Benson.
Adoption of :Resolution of Intention
No. 566.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, Resolution of
Intention No. 566, covering the proposed construction of curbs and side-
walks on King Street , from Kentucky to Bernard Streets, known as Street
District No. 566, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, ""artin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Approving Plan
and Specifications for Curbs and Side-
walks on Beale Avenue--Street District
No. 567.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution
approving plan and specifications covering the proposed construction of
curbs and sidewalks on Beale Avenue, known as Street District No. 567,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Lartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Ado_tion of Resolution of Intention
No. 56'7.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, Resolution of
Intention No. 567, proposing to construct curbs and sidewalks on Beale
Avenue, from Sumner to Fureka Streets, known as Street District No. 567,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absent: Benson.
Bakersfield , California, September 26, 1927.
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Adoption of Resolution Approving Plan
and Specifications for the Improvement
of Portions of 24th. 22nd. and A Streets--
Street District No. 568.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
approving plan and specifications for the proposed improvement of portions
of 24th. 22nd . and A Streets, known as Street District No. 568, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, ]vartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Penson.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 568.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Johnson, Resolution
of Intention No. 568, covering the proposed improvement of portions of
24th. 22nd. and A Streets, known as Street District No. 568, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, liartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
City Auditor Instructed to Issue a
Varrant to Cover Deficit in 18th.
Street Opening Fund.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant for $433.17 to
the City Treasurer to cover balance of assessments unpaid in the matter
of the opening of 18th. Street, under :Resolution of Intention No. 533.
"doption of Ordinance No. 296 New Series,
Changing Boundaries of Sixth ''lard.
Upon a motion by Corbett , seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No. 296 New Series, amending rdinance No. 228 New Series, changing
the boundaries of '.Yard No. Six, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock , Corbett, Johnson, ��artin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Benson.
Rakersi'ield, California, September 26, 1927.
Adootion of Ordinance No. 297 New
Series, Changing Boundaries of Seventh
'4ard.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No,. 297 New Series, amending Ordinance No. 269 New Series, changing
the boundaries of ,lard No. 7, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, ivartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Benson.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the "-onth
of August , 1927.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the City
treasurer's Financial Report for the month of August 1927, Was accepted
and. ordered placed on file.
Acceptance of Certified Public
Accountants Report of Audit for
the Six Months Period, Fnding
June 30th. 1927.
Upon a motion by Lartin, seconded by Carlisle, a report
submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Company, covering an audit of
city books and accounts, for the six mov.ths period ending June 30th.
1927, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, claims
as audited by the Finance Committ ;e were allowed and the Auditor v✓es
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
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Pakersfield, California, September 26, 1927.
Plan and Specifications Ordered for the
Improvement of Portions of 18th. Tremont,
Sonora and Eureka Streets and East Truxtun
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the City `:ngineer
was instructed to prepare plan and specifications for the paving of the
following thoroughfares with a 32 inch Asphalt Concrete Base and a 1 inch
Fitulithic wearing surfaces
18th. Street, from Q Street to Union Avenue.
Fremont Street, from Union Avenue to Fast Truxtun Avenue.
East Truxtun Avenue, with a 24 foot strip, from Fremont Street to
Fast 19th. Street.
Sonora Street, from East Truxtun Avenue, to East 19th. Street.
Eureka Street, from Sonora Street, to Union Avenue.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Partin, seconded by Carlisle, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of D- kersfield, Ca ifornie.
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City Clerk and ex-officfo lark of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
�7s) Bakersfield, California, October 3, 1927.
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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.October 3, 1927.
Presents Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 26, 1927 were
read and ap;,roved as read.
Abandonment of Proceedings Covering
Proposed Improvement of King Street--
Aesolution of Intention No. 566.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution abandoning all proceed-
ings taken up to this time covering the proposed improvement of a portion
of King Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 566, and the Engineer
was instructed to include in this district the construction of curbs
and sidewalks on King Street from Jackson to Kentucky Streets.
Mayor and City Clerk Instructed to
Execute Agreement with Standard Oil
Co. of California, Correcting Agree-
ment Dated July 11, 1927.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the Mayor
and the City Clerk were instructed to execute an agreement dated
October 3, 1927 with the Standard Oil Company of California, correcting
an agreement of lease dated July 11 1927, giving to the Standard Oil
Company the exclusive right to drill for oil on certain City properties.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Deed
from Thomas E. Polhemus for Land to
Open East 18th. Street.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution
accepting deed dated July 29, 1927 from Thomas E. Polhemus deeding to
the City land for the opening of East 18th. Street, was adopted as read
by the following votes
Ayest Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes# None.
Absents Benson.
Bakersfield, California, October 39 1927. 0rl
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Adoption of Resolution Accepting Deed
From Klipatein & Haberkern for Land to
Open East 18th. Street. accepting deed
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution,/dat,3d
October 3 1927, from T. E. Klipstein, Louise Klipatein, Charles Haberkern and
Theo. B. Haberkern for land to be used for the opening of East 18th. Street
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes; Carlisle, Oarlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Sthner.
Noest None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Deed
from C.L. Taylor for Opening East 18th.Street.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, a resolution accepting
deed dated October 3 1927, from C. L. Taylor and Ole. R. Taylor, deeding certain
land for the opening of East 18th. Street, was adopted as read by the following votes
• Ayest Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 298 New
Series, Naming East 18th. Street.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Ordinance No. 298 New
Series, naming East 18th. Street was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Petition for Ordinance Regulating
the Closing of Meat Markets.
A petition presented by Mr. E. A. Klein on behalf of the Butchers
Local, requesting that a committee be appointed for the purpose of investigating
the advisability of enacting an ordinance regulating the closing of meat
markets during certain times was read, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by
Corbett, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for an opinion.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the Council adjourned.
yor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk and ex-offic oi� Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
230 Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1927.
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 10, 1927.
Presents Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner, Carlisle.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of bhe Regular Meeting of October 3, 1927 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Abandoning
all Proceedings Taken in the Matter
of the Improvement of Street District
No. 566.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
aba,aioning all proceedings for the proposed construction of curbs and
sidewalks on a portion of King Street, known as Street District No. 566,
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner, Carlisle.
Noses None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Approving
Plan and Specifications for Curbs
and Sidewalks on King Street--
Street District No. 569.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
approving plan and specifications for the proposed construction of curbs
and sidewalks on King Street, from Jackson to Bernard Streets, known as
Street District No. 569, was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stonerp Carlisle.
Noees None.
Absent: Benson.
Resolution of Intention No. 569.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, Resolution of
Intention No. 569, covering the proposed construction of curbs and
sidewalks on King Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayess Garlock, Corbett, Jo:rinson, Martin, Stonerp Carlisle.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
Bakersfield, California, October 10, 1927. _
Proposed Electrical and Electric Sign
Ordinance Referred to Committee for
Investigation.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, a committee of three
was appointed to investigate the proposed new electrical and electric ,sign
Ordinance and report their recommendations to the Council. The aayor appointed
Councilmen Martin, Corbett and Johnson on the Committee.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for September 1927.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, -the City Treasurer's
Financial report for the month Of September 1927 was accepted and ordered
placed On file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carl ock,seconded by Martin, claims as audited by
the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Petition for Closing of Meat Markets
Laid on the Table.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the petition
presented by Mr. A. E. Klein on behalf of the Butchers Local, relative to
the inactment of an Ordinance providing for the closing of Meat Markets
during certain times, was laid on the table.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of akerafield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the ouncil
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
` Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting 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. October 17, 1927.
Present: Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 10, 1927 were read
and approved as read.
Action on Approval of Assessment for
Street District No. 555 Deferred for
One Week.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
the assessments levied for the improvement of a portion of Union Avenue,
known as Street District No. 555, a protest presented by the Kern County
Land Company was read and after some consideration, upon a motion by
Carlial.e, seconded by Martin, the hearing on the assessment was deferred
until 8 o'clock P. M. October 24, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Construction of Curbs and Sidewalks
on Beale Avenue--Street District No. 567.
This being the time fixed to hear protests against the contem-
plated construction of curbs and sidewalks on a portion of Beale Avenue,
known as Street District No. 567, and nb protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering the
work and calling for bids was adopted as read by the following voter
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Overruling Protests
Against Improvement of Portions of 24th.
22nd. and A Streets--Street District No. 568.
This being the time fixed to hear protests against the contemplated
improvement of portions of 24th. 22nd. and A Streets, known as Street District
No. 568, a protest signed by a majority of the owners of the area of the
district wen read. Several verbal protests were also presented by the property
owners present at the meeting. All protests having been considered, upon a
motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, a resolution overruling all protests
was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
Bakersfield, California, October 17, 1927.
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
Resolution Abandoning Proceedings Taken
in the Matter of the Improvement of
Street District No. 568.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare a resolution abandoning all proceedings taken up
to this time in the matter of the improvement of Street District No. 568.
Adoption of Electrical Ordinance No. 299
New Series.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Johnson, Electrical
Ordinance No. 299 New Series was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Johnson, 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 Bakersfieldll California.
H S Bakersfield, California October 24, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting 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. October 24, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17, 1927 were read and
approved as read.
Hearing on Appeal Against Assessments
for Street District No. 555, Deferred
for One ➢Peek.
This being the time fixed to further consider appeals taken by
the Kern County Land Company against assessments levied for the improvement
of Street District No. 555, Mr. W. B. Beaaley appeared on behalf of the
Land Company and requested that the hearing be again deferred for one week.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, action on the matter was
again deferred until 8 o'clock P. M. October 31, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Abandoning all
Proceedings in Street District No. 568.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
abandoning all proceedings taken up to this time in the matter of the contem-
plated improvement of portions of 24th. 22nd and A Streets, known as Street
District No. 568, was adopted as read by the following votet
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Sewer District No. 564.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett' assessment diagram
for Sewer District No. 564 was approved as submitted.
City Clerk Instructed to Call for Bids
to Construct Comfort Station at 17th
and Chester Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the City Clerk
was instructed to call for bids to cover the construction of one public
comfort station to be located at 17th. Street and Chester Avenue.
Bakersfield California, October 24, 1.927. n r
Adoption of Ordinance No. 300 New Series,
Amending Traffic Ordinance No. 260 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Corbett, Ordinance No. 300
New Series, amending Section 30 of Traffic Ordinance No. 260 New Series,
was adopted as read by the following voter
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absents None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Garlock, 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.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of bakers fi d, California.
ATTESTi
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1927.
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 31, 1.927.
Present: Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
bsent: Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 24, 1927 were read
and approved as read.
Confirmation and Approval of Assessment--
Street District No. 555.
This being the time set to further consider appeals taken
by the fern County Land Company against assessments levied for the im-
provement of a portion of Union Avenue, known as Street District No. 555,
the Council proceeded to listen to oral evidence presented by W.B.Beaizley
and A. D. M. Osborne. All evidence having been presented in support of
their claim, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the appeal
and protest was denied and the assessment confirmed and approved without
correction by the following vote:
Ayess Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Opening Bids for Curbs and Sidewalks
on a Portion of Beale Avenue--Street
District No. 567.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the proposed
construction of curbs and sidewalks on a portion of Beale Avenue, known
as Street District No. 5679 upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract
to Dean and Stroble--Street District No. 567.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution
awarding contract to Dean and Stroble for the improvement of a portion
of Beale Avenue, known as Street District No. 567, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1927. r)e;,"7 i
Opening rids on Public Comfort Station at
17th Street and Chester Avenue.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the construction of
a public comfort station on the northwest corner of 17th Street and Chester
Avenue, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Contract Awarded William Eissler
to Construct Comfort Station.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the proposal
presented by William Eissler to construct a comfort station for the sum
of $4890.00 was accepted and contract awarded William Eissler to do the work.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Construction of Curbs and Sidewalks on
King Street--Street District No. 569.
This being the time fixed to hear protests against the contemplated
construction of curbs and sidewalks on a portion of King Street, known as
Street District No. 569, and no protests having been presented, upon a
motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering the work and
calling for bids was adopted as read by the following voter
Ayess Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents Benson.
Refund of 1927 Real Taxes to
Roy E. Wood.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Johnson, the City Auditor was
instructed to issue a warrant to Roy E. Wood for $30.35, covering refund of
1927 taxes on property not within the City on March 7, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Corrected
Agreement for Oil Lease to Standard Oil Co.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, an agreement dated
October 3, 1927, between the City of Bakersfield and the Standard Oil Company
of California, correcting agreement dated July 11 1927s covering lease of the
Sewer Farm for oil drilling purposes was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
,? Bakersfield, California, October 31, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Accepting Band
Stand from Heirs of H. A. Jastro.
Upon a motion by 'Martin, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
accepting completed Band Stand at Jastro Park from the heirs of the
late Henry A. Jastro was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Absents Benson.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the Council
adjourned.
(:L"City -Bakersfield) California.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, November 7, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P. M.November 7, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin.
Absentt Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman martin acted as
presiding officer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 31, 1927 were read and
approved as read.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Sewer District No. 562.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, assessment diagram
for Sewer District No. 562 was approved.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 301 New
Series, Regulating Slot Machine. License.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, Ordinance No. 301 New
Series, amending Ordinance No. 288 New Series, regulating; license on slot
machines was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Ihartin.
Noses None.
Absentt Stoner.
Recommendation from Civic Commercial
Association to Proceed with Installation
of Subway at H Street.
A Communication from the Civic Commercial Association, requesting that
steps be taken toward the installation of a subway under the Santa Fe Tracks at
H and 15th Streets, was read and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson
was ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, claims as audited by hhe
Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants
on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Johnson,seconded by Carlock, the Council adjourn-ad.
ATTESTt li
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Caf.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, Califon-ia.
Fakersfield, California, November 14, 1927.
240
Minutes of the Regular Meeting 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. November 14, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 71 1927 were read and
approved as read.
Opening Bids, Curbs and Sidewalks on
King Street--Street District No. 569.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the proposed
construction of curbs and sidewalks on a portion of King Street, known as
Street District No. 569, upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract
to Dean A Stroble for Street District No. 569.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, a resolution awarding
contract to Dean and Stroble for the construction of work in Street District
No. 569 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayees Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noels None.
Absents None.
Protest Against Using a House at 605
Inyo Street for Alleged Worship.
A protest signed by a large number of residents living in the vicinity
of Fremont and Inyo Streets, petitioning the Council to take whatever steps are
necessary against allowing the use of premises at 605 Inyo Street for alleged
religious worship was read, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett,
was referred to the City Manager for handling.
City Attorney Instructed to Prepare
Ordinance Creating a Milk Inspection
Department.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an ordinance creating a milk inspection department to
be operated under the supervision of the City Health Officer.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakerafi ld, California.
ATTESTS
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M•
November 21, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 1927 were read and
approved as read.
Approval of Assessment--Sewer
District No. 564.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals against
assessments levied for the construction of sewers in Sewer District No. 564,
and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Carlisle, the assessment was confirmed and approved without correction.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for the Improvement of Street District
No. 570.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, a resolution approving
plan and specifications for the proposed improvement of portions of R, 18th.,
East 18th. , Fremont, Sonora and Eureka Streets and also portions of East Truxtun
and Union Avenues, to be known as Street District No. 570, was adopted as read
by the following votes
Ayes: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noest None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No. 570.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, Resolution of In-
tention No. 570 covering the contemplated improvement of Streets and Avenues .in
Street District No. 570 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, B-Sartin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents None .
Adoption of Ordinance No. 302 New Series
Establishing a Milk Inspection Department.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, Ordinance No. 302 New
Series , establishing a milk inspection department was adopted as read by the
following votes
Ayeat Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents None.
w N Bakersfield, California, November 21, 1927.
Approval of Map Showing a Subdivision
to be known as "Mesa Acres".
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Carlock, a map showing
a subdivision of the W* of the N.W J of the S. E f and the N. * of the
N. W -J of the S. W J of the S. W J of Section 26, Township 29 South,
Range 28 East. M. D. B. & M. to be known as "Mesa Acres" was approved
as presented.
Request for Fire Protection for
Horace Mann School.
A communication from the Bakersfield Board of Education
asking that steps be taken to arrange for fire protection of the Horace
Mann School located outside of the city limits on East Niles Street was
iead'and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, was referred to
the City Manager for recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, lifornia.
ATTESTS
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City( lark and ex-of cio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
Bakersfield, California, November 28, 1927. 2 4.2
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight
o'clock P. M. November 28, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absentt Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1927 were read and
approved as read.
Cancellation of 1927-28 Real Taxes
on Property Acquired by the State
for Veterans.
In compliance with a petition filed by the State Veterans' Welfare
Board, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the City Auditor was
authorized and instructed to make the following cancellatio*on the 1927-28
real estate assessment rolls
Assessment No. 25. Lot 23, Block 2, Beale Park Square, total tax $35.99.
" No.5103. Lots 4 & 5, Block 8, Alta Vista Tract, total tax $34.95.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend Zoning
Ordinance to Include Certain Property of
the Kern County Land Company Within the
Industrial Zone.
In compliance with a petition presented by the Kern County Land Company
and approved by the City Planning Commission relative to certain properties,
owned by the Kern County Land Company, being placed within the industrial zone,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Johnson, the City Attorney was instructed
to amend the existing zoning ordinance so that the petition will be complied with.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's Financial
Report for the Month of October 1927.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, the City Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month of October 1927 was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin, the Council adjourned..
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTt
City Clerk and ex-officio lark of the Council
of the City of RAkersfield, California.
i Bakersfield California, December 5, 1927.
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 5, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 28, 1927 were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Order Providing for Issuance
of Bonds for Street District No. 559.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments in Street
District No. 559, and no protests or appeals having been presented,
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by gartin, an order providing for the
issuance of bonds aggregating $259794.42 was adopted as read by the
following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Permit Granted to Erect Temporary
Wooden Tabernacle at 18th & G Streets.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, permission
was granted to erect a temporary wooden tabernacle on the southeast
corner of 18th. & G Streets, to be used for the purpose of conducting
religious services. The permit was granted with the understanding that
the structure be taked down by February 1, 1928.
Refund of 1927-28 Taxes.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants to cover the
payment of taxes for 1927-28 erroneously collected.
Receipt No. Name Amount.
812 J. P. O'Connor $2.98
1401 0 H. Hiebert 3.35
1439 G.Campbell 2.86
1602 Albert Brink 2.92
Bakersfield, Cali£ornia� December 5, 1927.
Adoption of New Zoning Ordinance
No. 303 New Series.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Corbett, New Zoning
Ordinance No. 303 New Series was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Garlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noesi None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Plan and Specifications
for Bridge at 18th. Street & Low Canal.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Garlock, plan and
specifications covering the proposed construction of a bridge at the
intersection of 18th. Street with the Low Canal was approved.
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
adjournment.
74myor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTS
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pity Clerk and ex-officio Clark-of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, California.
i wf> Bakersfield California, December 12, 1927.
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting 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 12, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 1927 were read
and approved as read.
Hearing and Overruling of Protests
Against the Improvement of Street
District No. 570.
This being the time set to hear protests and objections against
the contemplated improvement of portions of R. 18th. E. 18th. Fremont,
Sonora and Eureka Streets and East Trustun and Union Avenues, known as
Street District No. 570, the Council proceeded to consider written protests
filed by owners of 37.32 per cent of the area of the district. Verbal
protests were also presented by C. N. Sears, T. IN. Harvey and Mateo Smith.
All others present were invited to present protests or objections and no
others being offered, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a
resolution overruling all protests was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noses None.
Absents None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Work in Street District No. 570.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering
the work in Street District No. 570 and calling for bids was adopted as
read by the following votes
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noels None.
Absents None.
Protest from Realty Board on Licdnse Fee.
E. H. White and J. H. Thornber appeared before the Council as
a Committee from the Realty Board and protested against the amount of
license fee exacted from Realty Brokers by the City. Upon a motion by
Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the matter was deferred for one week for
consideration.
Bakersfield California, December 12, 1927. 2)
Donation to Christmas Tree Program,
East Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Corbett, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $100.00 to
defray expenses of the Christmas Tree Program in East Bakersfield.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering the
Closing of Streets and Alleys Under
Resolution of Intention No. 482.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, a resolution
ordering the closing of certain streets and alleys as outlined to Resolution
of Intention No. 482 was adopted as read by the following votet
Ayest Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,- e#t, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes$ Corbett.
Absent$ None.
Refund of 1927-28 Real Taxes.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue warrants to the following parties
to cover 1927-28 Real Taxes erroneously collected.
Receipt No. Name Amount
5057 ,j. W. Byfield $7.32
5150 Robert R. Lobre 29.69
Protests Against Use of Open Cut
Outs and Mufflers on Motor Vehicles.
A communication from Earl S. Shaw petitioning the Council to
take whatever action is necessary to prohibit the use of cut outs on motor
vehicles was read, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, was
referred to the City Manager for handling.
City Attorney Instructed to Amend
Fire Limits Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Martin, the City Attorney
was instructed to amend the existing fire limits ordinance so that the
N- 139 feet of Block 164, Bakersfield, will be excluded from the fire limits.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Corbett, seconded by Martin,
M�a�rtin, the Council adjourned.
ATTESTit
Mayor o d, California.for
the City of Bakersfie
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City Clerk and ex-officio'Cberk of the Council
of the City of Baker^field, California.
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248 Bakersfield California, December 19, 1927.
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 19, 1927.
Presents Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 1927, were
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Fire Limits Ordinance
No. 304 New Series.
Upon a motion by Johnson, seconded by Corbett, Ordinance
No. 304 New Series , establishing a new Fire Limits 9rdinaaee in the
City of Bakersfield was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents None.
Approval of Assessment Diagram for
Street District No. 565.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, assessment
diagram No. 565 was approved as submitted.
Filing of Report of Commissioners in
the Matter of the Opening of I Street
Under Resolution of Intention No. 552.
A report of the Commissioners, pertaining to the opening of
I Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 552 was presented, and
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, same was accepted and
the date of the hearing of protests against the findings of the
Commissioners was set for eight o'clock P. M. January 16, 1928.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by-Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Bakersfield California, December 19, 1927.
Petition of Realty Board for Decrease
of License Fee Exacted from Realty
Dealers Laid on the Table.
This being the time set to further consider a petition presented.
by the Realty Board for a decrease in the amount of license fee exacted
from realty dealers, upon a motion by r"artin, seconded by Corbett, the
petition was laid on the table.
J. 'A. Frye Appointed Police Judge.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Corbett, Mr. John
W. Frye was appointed Police Judge for a two year term, beginning
December 24, 1927.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin'$ seconded by Corbett, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Califo, ie.
ATTESTt
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
l�r)50 Bakersfield California, December 27, 1927.
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field California, held in the Council C-amber of the City Hall at eight o'clock
P. M. December 27, 1927.
Presents Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 1927 were read
and approved as read.
Opening Bide--Street District No. 570.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed improvement of portions of R, 18th. East 18th. Fremont, Sonora
and Eureka Streets , East Truxtun and Union Avenues, known as Street
District No. 570, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract
to Union Paving Co. for Street District No. 570.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Corbett, a resolution
awarding contract to the Union Paving Co. for the improvement of
Street District No. 570 was adopted as read by the following votes
Ayess Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noess None.
Absents Benson.
Opening Bids for Construction of Bridge
at 18th. Street and Low Canal.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed construction of a cement, concrete bridge at the intersection
of 18th. Street with the Low Canal, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded
by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Contract Awarded :7eitzel & Larsen
Contracting Company for Bridge at
18th. Street and Low Canal.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, bid placed by the
Weitzel and Larsen Contracting Company proposing to construct a bridge at
the intersection of 18th. Street with the Low Canal for the sum of
$2806.00 was accepted and all other bids rejected.
Bakersfield California, December 27, 1927.
Adoption of Resolution Providing for
Issuance of Bonds for Unpaid Assessments
in Street District No. 555.
This being the time set to hear protests or appeals against the
issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the improvement of a
portion of Union Avenue, known as Street District No. 555, and no protests
or appeals having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Corbett, a resolution providing for the issuance of bonds aggregating $183.7.60
was adopted as read by the following votet
Ayest Carlisle, Carlock, Corbett, Johnson, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents Benson.
Petition Again Presented for Decrease
in License Fee Exacted from Realty Dealers.
A petition signed by a large number of real estate brokers asking;
that the license fee exacted from them by the city be either eliminated or
decreased was read and it was moved by Martin, seconded by Corbett, that the
license fee be decreased to $16.00 per annum. After some discussion Councilman
Martin withdrew his motion with the consent of Mr. Corbett and upon a motion
by Martin, seconded by Garlock, the petition was laid on the table.
Petition Relative to Transportation of
Fairfax School Children to Williams School
Referred to City and County School Boards.
A petition asking that assistance be given in the matter of the
transportation of school children residing in the Fairfax School Cistrict to
the 'Williams School was read and after some discussion, upon a motion by
Martin, seconded by Carlisle, the matter was referred to the City and County
School Boards for handling.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, claims as audited by
the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield Calif.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-offici-6 Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.