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Bakersfield, California., January 5th, 1925.
Minutes of ti.e regular mnatinE 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 5th, 1925.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffitn,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 29th , 1924,
read and approved as read.
Action on Protest
Filed Against Contemplated
improvement of Baker Street
St.District 504
Deferred One 'Meek
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of Bator Street, from Jackson
to Bernard Streets, known an Street District No. 504, the
Council proceeded to consider a protest filed by a number of
property owners, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Baer, action on same was deferred for one week for considera-
tion, by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,3aer,Car]-isle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noec: None.
Absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction of Sewers
In Southmoreland Tract, Sewer
District 505.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated construction of ouwern in the Southmo:^eland
Tract, known as Sewer District No. 505 , and no protests having
been presented,, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde,
a Resolution ordering the work and asking for bids , was ndopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayers: Au%tin,Baer,Ca.rlisle,Carlock,Griffi.th,HaberfeldooStoner.
Noes: Pone.
Absent: None.
Sixty Day Extension of
Time Granted For Temporary
Closing of 17th Street, be
tween A and Cedar Streets
During School Hours.
522 Bakersfielld, California, January 5th, 1925,
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, the
Bakersfield City Board of Education was granted an extension of
sixty days time from January loth, 1925 to temporarily close 17th
Street, between A and Cedar Streets , between the hours of g .A.M, ?
and 4 P.M. , on each school day.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Con ittee, and payrolls , as
authorized by the heads of Departments, were allowed, and the
Auditor irs tnzcted to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover
same.
Adoption of Ordinance
247 New Series
Regulating Possession and
Handling of High Explosives .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
Ordinance No. 247 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING
THE POS3E"SION AND HANIY, ING OF DYNAMITE AND OTHER HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE
SUBSTANCES WITHIN THE CITY OF BAhERSr'IELD" , was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock.Griff ith,Haberfelde,Stoner,
Noes: None.
Abseitt: None.
Proposed Opening of
Thirty-Fourth Street.
Upon a motion by Griffith., seconded by Baer, the
proposed opening of Thirty-fourth Street, was referred to the
City Manager and City Fngineer for investigation and recommenda-
tion.
Proposed Amendment Section
15 of Plumbing Ordinance No, 153
New Series .
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Attorney was instructed to amend Section 15 of Plumbing Ordinance
153 New Series by striking out the last sentence in the section.
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Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Niagor 7 thk C t3ty o ]3akersfiel.d,Cal'
ATTEST
City Clerk and ex-o is o Cler
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield,Califorria.
524 Bakersfield, California, January 12tb, 1925.
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 12th, 1925.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carl isle, Carl ock,Griffith,Haberfelde, "toner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 5th, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Overruling Protests - Resurfac-
ing of Baker Street - Street
District No.504
This being the time set to further consider protests
filed by owners of property, representing fifty-three and sixty-three
one-hundredths percent ( 53.63°) of the area benefitted by the contem-
plated improvement of Baker Street, known as Street District No.504 ,
the Council proceeded to further consider the protests, and after
having done so , upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
a Resolution overruling the protests was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisl.e,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, "toner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare A Resolution Abandon-
ing Proceedings Taken To Improve.
Street District 504
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Austin,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution abandoning al:_
proceedings taken up to date, for the contemplated improvement of
a portion of Baker Street, Street District No. 504, by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes : Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Ci;clock,Griffith,Haberfelde ,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Adoption of Plans &
Specifications For Improvement.
of Alley Through Block 193
Street District 506
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, a Resolu-
tion adopting plans and specifications for the proposed improvement
of the alley running east and west through Block 193, known as
Street District No. 506, war adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 506 Covering Con-
templated Improvement of the Alley
Through Block 193
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 506, covering the contemplated Improvement
of the alley running east and west through Block 193, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 246 New Series Amending
Plumbing Ordinance 153 NS
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock Ordinance
No . 246 New Series, amending Section 15 of Plum'-)ing Ordinance 153
New 7eries, was adopted as read by the following; vote:
Ayes : Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith , Haberfel.de , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Refund of Building Permit
Fee - Granted Pentacostal Church
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the
sum of �7.00 to the Pentacostal Church, covering refund of bu.iloing
permit fee, Permit No. 1027, due to time limit on permit having
expired.
526 Bakersfield, California, January 12th, 1925.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare A Resolution Re- Speedy
Printing of Legislative Bills .
A Communication from the League of California Munici-
palities, advocating the distribution of contemplated legislation
in printed form to those interested. immedia.tely after the session
of the Legislature, was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, second-
ed by Haberfelde , the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a.
Resolution favoring the movement.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carloek, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee , were allowed, and the Auditor
instructed to issue warrants on the Treausrer to cover same.
Appointment of Committee
To Investigate Proposed Straighten-
ing of Twenty-Fourth Street Between
L and M Streets.
The Mayor, at this time, appointed Councilmen Austin
and Baer as a Committee to work with the City Manager relative to
proposed straightening of Twenty-Fourth Street, between L and M
Streets, through Bakersfield Iron Vdorks ' property.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
ATTE,;T Mayor of the- City of-Bakers _e d,CaliT.
City Cler and -o ficio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California .
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Bakersfield, California, January 19th, 1925. 527
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 19th, 1925.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,stone:r.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 12th, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Report of Committee
Re - Straightening of 24th St
Between L and M Streets.
A report submitted by a committee composed of two
Councilmen and the City Manager recommending that no steps be
taken at this time to straighten 24th Street, between L and M
atreets, was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Carlisle, the report was accepted , ordered filed, and the
Committee dismissed.
Acceptance of City
Treasurer's Financial Re-
port., Dec. 1924.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
City Treasurer's Financial report for the month of December,
1924, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Assess-
ment Diagram - St. Dist.
No. 501.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Assess-
ment Diagram for street District No. 501 was approved as submitted.
Adoption of Resolution
Abandoning Proceedings For Im-
provement of Baker street - of
District No. 504.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, a Resolution
abandoning all proceedings for proposed improvement on Baker Street,
between Jackson and Bernard Streets, known as Street District No. 504,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer,Carlisle,Garlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
5 2 S Bakersfield, California, January 19th, 1925.
Adoption of Resolution
Relative to Prompt Printing of
Proposed State Legislation.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, a
Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE
6TATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN SO FAR AS IS POSSIBLE, THAT IT CONDUCT ITS
SESSIONS AND ACTS SO THAT THE PEOPLE MAY BE AFFORDED THE PRIVILEGE OF
KNOWING THE CONTENTS OF BILLS PROPOSED TO BE ADOPTED BEFORE THEIR
ADOPTION" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
City Engineer In-
structed to Prepare Plans
and Specifications For Opening
Thirty-Fourth Street East From
Chester Avenue
A petition signed by a large number of property owners,
petitioning the Council to take the necessary steps to open Thirty-
Fourth Street, from Chester Avenue to aacramento otreet, was read,
and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications.
Approval of Plan 6howing
18th otreet Bridges -
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, a plan
showing details of construction on proposed bridges across 18th .,treet,
was approved as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,.otoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized by the
heads of Departments were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
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Bakersfield, California, January 19th, 1925.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Garlock, the Council
adjourned.
mayor o he City of Saker:fief, alil`.
ATTEST:
I f, `may
City Clericand nd ex-officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California..
530 Bakersfield, California, January 26th, 1925,
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 26th, 1925.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,5-toner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 19th, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids
:.:ewer District No.505
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed construction of sewers in the Southmoreland Tract, known as
Sewer District No.5050 upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined, and declared,
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract to Stroud
Bros. - Sewer Dist.#505
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Reso-
lution awarding contract to Stroud Bros. , for the construction of
sewers in the Soutbmoreland Tract, known as Gewer District No. 505,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes : Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report From Chas.
Badger Re - Water Situation
A report submitted by Mr. Chas. Badger, outlining
the expenditures and accomplishments of the Bakersfield Municipal
Water District, and recomnending disorganization of the Water Board
and advocating the taking over of the water plants and facilities
to be handled under the supervision of the City Manager, was read,
and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, was ordered placed
on file.
Approval of Map Showing
Subdivision of Lots 4 and 5 Citrus
Terrace Villa Tract To Be Known
As Belle Heights
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a
map showing subdivision of Lots 4 and 5 of the Citrus Terrace Villa
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Tract, to be known as Belle Heights, was approved as submitted.
Approval of Assessment
Diagram for Street District
No. 498
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Assessment
Diagram for Street District No. 498 was approved as submitted.
Allowance of Claims
& Payrolls
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized
by the heads of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same„
Adoption of Resolution
Expressing Sorrow & Sympathy
For the Death of Mr. E. L.
Willow, former Councilman.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, a Resolution
entitled " A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW AND DEEP
SYMPATHY FOR THE DEATH OF THE LATE 8, L. WILLOW" , was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
City Manager Instructed
To Provide Flowers For The
Funeral of Mr. E. L. willow
From the Council
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, the City
Manager was instructed to send a suitable floral piece, from the
Council, for the funeral of the late E. L. Willow.
Proposed Amendment to License
Ordinance Providing a Fee For The
Conduction of Finance Companies .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an amendment to existing License Ordinance,
to provide for an annual fee of �25.00 to be paid for the :privilege
of conducting a finance company or corporation.
53 2 Bakersfield, California, January 26th, 1925.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
the Council adjourned.
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Mayor of the City of ersfield,Ca if.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ek-officio-Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, February 2nd, 1925, 533
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 2nd, 1925.
Present: Austin,Carlisle, Oarlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner,
Absent: Baer.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 26th, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction of Pave-
ment in Alley Through Block
193 - Bakersfield - Street
District No .506
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of the alley running east and west
through Block 193, Bakersfield, known as Street District No.506,
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Haberfelde, a Resolution ordering the work and asking
for bids, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Baer.
Approval of Price &
Stewart subdivision Map
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a map
showing a re-subdivision of Lots 5 and 7, of Section 22, Township
29 South, Range 27 East, M.D.B.&.M. , to be known as the Price and
Stewart Subdivision, was approved as submitted.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare Suitable Resolution
Re- Bakersfield Lodge Elks ' Drill
Team Going to Portland.
Mr. Bruce Payne appeared before the Council and requested
that some action be taken approving the sending of the Elks ' Drill
Team to Portland, Oregon at the National Convention, to be held in
1925, and upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a suitable Resolution advocating
the move.
534 Bakersfield, California, February 2nd, 1925.
Petition to Open F
Street To a Sixty Foot Width
Between Palm & Buena Vista Sts.
A petition signed by a number of owners of property in
the edible Subdivision requesting that steps be taken to open F Street
to a width of sixty feet,between Palm and Buena Vista, Streets, was
read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the matter
was referred to the City Manager and Engineer for recommendations.
Adoption of Ordinance No.
249 New beries - Amending Li-
cense Ordinance No.190 NS
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, Ordinance
No, 249 New Series, providing a license fee to be enacted from per-
sons operating Finance Companies, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Austin, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer.
Approval of Assessment
Diagram - St.Dist.502
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, Assess-
ment Diagram for Street District No. 502, was approved as submitted.
Acceptance of Certified
Accountants Report For Period
Ending December 31st, 1924.
Upon a motion by Griffith,_ seconded by Austin, report
submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Co. , Certified Accountants,
covering an audit of the City Books and Accounts, for the six months
period ending December 31st, 1924, was accepted and ordered placed on
file.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized by the
heads of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
535
Bakersfield, California, February 2nd, 1925.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City or Ba ersfNeYd—,Celif.
ATTEST;
'City clerk and ex-orricio Cleft of
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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536 Bakersfield, California, February 9tb., 1925.
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 9th, 1925,
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 2nd, 1925,
read and approved as read.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare An Ordinance Regu-
lating the Location of Under-
taking Establishments.
A petition signed by a large number of property owners
and residents in the vicinity of 13th Street and Cheater Avenue,
petitioning the Council to take whatever action is necessary to
deny the issuance of a building permit for the construction of an
undertaking establishment at, or near, the corner of 13th Street '
and Chester Avenue, was read. After some discussion, upon a
motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an ordinance regulating the location of funeral parlors.
Petition To Narrow Alley
Running East and West Through
Block 322 - Bakersfield -
From 33 to 20 Feet.
A petition signed by the majority of property owners
owning property in Block 322, asking that the Council take the
necessary steps to narrow the alley running east and west through
Block 322, Bakersfield, from 33 to 20 feet, was read, and upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Mayor was requested to
appoint a committee of three to work with the City Manager to inves-
tigate the advisability of so doing. The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Carlock, Griffith and Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution t
Approving Plans To Send Elks
Drill Team to Portland, Ore.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, a Resolution
entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS OF THE BENEVOLENT PROTEC-
TIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF BAnERSr'IELD IN SENDING THE ELK'S DRILL TEAM TO
THE NATIONAL CONvENTiON AT PORTLAND, OREGON" , was adopted as read by
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the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stonier.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report
Month of January, 1925.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report, for the month of January, 1925, was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
City Attorney Instructed
To Take Necessary Steps To
Proceed Pith Opening F St .
To A width of 60 Feet Be-
tween Palm and Buena Vista
Streets .
i
A recommendation from Mr. Ogden, City Manager, that F
Street, between Palm and Buena Vista Streets, be opened to a
uniform width of 60 feet, was read, and upon a motion by Baer,
seconded by Carlock, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare
a Resolution of Intention to proceed with the work.
Petition To Close Alley
Through Block 177 - Bakers-
field.
A petition presented by Myers & Stoll, owners of Block
177 Bakersfield, requesting that the alley through said block be
closed, was read, and upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer,
was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Letter From Civic Commercial
Association Re - Proposed Vot-
ing on water Matters Ordered
Filed.
A letter from the Civic Commercial Association, advocating
a move to place before the voters of the City of BiAcersfield the
question as to whether or not the water facilities should be taken
over by the City, and, if so, whether they should be handled in compliance
with the Charter, or under the supervision of a District Board, was
read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the communica-
tion was ordered placed on file.
538 Bakersfield, California, February 9th, 1925.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare Suitable Ballots For
Presenting Water Situation To
Voters of the City.
Councilman Griffith of the Committee appointed to investi-
gate water matters reported that it was the recommendation of the
Committee that the water, question should be submitted to the voters
of the City at the nominating election, to be held on March 24th,
1925, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare sample ballots to cover and
submit same to the Council for their approval.
Number of Election Officers
And Salaries For Nominating
Election March 24th, 1925.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, the Council
determined that the officers for each consolidated precinct to be
used for the nominating election March 24th, 1925, shall consist
of one inspector, one judge and two clerks, and that $10,00 will
be the rate to be allowed each officer, and $10.00 to the owner
of each polling place used.
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed, and the Auditor
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-of is o Clerk or the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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Bakersfield, California, February 16th, 1925.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, CaliTo rnia, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o ' clock P.M. , February l6th, 1925.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Grif.fith, . Haberfelde, Stoner,
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 9th, 192;i,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids - Paving
of Alley in Block 193 - Bakers-
field - Street District # 506.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of the alley running east and west through
Block 193, Bakersfield, known as Street District No. 506, upon a
motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract to Fred W.
Nighbert - St. Dist. 506.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a
Resolution awarding contract to Fred W. Nighbert for the improve-
ment of the alley running east and west through Block 193, Bakers-
field, known as Street District No. 506, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfel.de, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Election Officers Appointed
and. Polling Places Designated For
Nominating Election To Be Held
March 24th, 1925.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the fifty-
four election precincts of the City were consolidated into nineteen
precincts, for the purpose of holding the nominating election on
March 24th, 1925; the election officers were appointed, polling
places designated and the City Attorney instructed to incorporate the:
necessary information in an election proclamation.
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540 Bakersfield, California, February 16th, 1925.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 507, To Open
F Street Between Palm & Buena
Vista Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlock,. seconded by Baer, Resolution
of Intention No. 507, entitled, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO OPEN F
STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, TO A WIDTH OF 60 FEET, FROM THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF PALM STREET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BUENA VISTA.
STREET" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Petition to Close Alley
in Block 177 - Bakersfield -
Denied.
A recommendation from Mr. Ogden, City Manager, that Myers
& Stoll be granted permission to use the alley in Block 1.77, Bakers-
field, for the present, was read, and upon a motion by Austin, seconded
by Baer, the City Manager's report was accepted and the petition
placed by Myers and Stoll to permanently close the alley was denied.
City Auditor Instructed
To Issue Warrant To Cover Altera-
tions in Room 7 - City Hall -
Used as Boy Scout Headquarters.
A communication from Mr.. J. J. Wilt, President of the Kern
County Council Boy Scouts of America, requesting that the cost of the
alterations made in Room 7, City Hall, used as Boy Scout Headquarters,
be borne by the City, was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Baer, the claim was allowed and the City Auditor instructed to issue
a warrant to cover.
Request From Civic
Commercial Association For
$350.00 To Help Defray Expenses
of Clearing Kern River Bed.
A communication from the Civic Commercial Association, stating
that it was deemed advisable to clear the bed of the Kern
Riv er of obstructions, and asking that the Council appropriate the
sum of $350,00, was read, and after some discussion, upon a motion by
Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the matter was referred to the City
Manager and City Engineer for recommendations .
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541_
Bakersfield, California, February 16th, 1925.
Permit Granted Kern
Grocery Company To Extend
Loading Platform on P St.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the Kern
Grocery Company was granted permission to extend their loading
platform in front of their new addition on P Street, the new
platform to be half of the width of the existing one .
Allowance of Claims
& Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized
by the heads of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of e City or Bake s ie
ATTEST;
My Cie__rY and ex-off icio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California,
542 Bakersfield, California, February 24th, 1925.
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; , Tuesday, February 24th, 2925,
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 16th, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Protests Against Amount
of License Fee Charged Fruit &
Vegetable Peddlers.
A petition signed by a Inrae number of residents of the
City, requesting that the Council take the necessary action to
decrease the amount of license fee charged vegetable and fruit
peddlers, was presented, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
'Baer, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment
to the existing License Ordinance to provide for a fee of $7.50
per quarter.
Approval of Oleander
Park Map
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, a map
showing a re-subdivision of Block 28 of the Chester Tract, and
Block 1 of the Goode Tract, to be known as Oleander ?ark, was
approved as submitted.
Petition to Diminish
Width of Alley Through Block
322 - Bakersfield - Denied
Councilman Carlock of the Committee appointed to investi-
gate the advisability of decreasing the width of the Alley through
Block 322, Bakersfield, from 33 to 20 feet, reported that it was the
recommendation of the Committee that the matter be laid on the table.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized by the
heads of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
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Bakersfield, California, February 24th, 1925.
Report of Mr. Haberfelde
On Highway Meeting Held By South-
ern Automobile Association at
Los Angeles.
Councilman Haberfelde, who was recently appointed to represent
the City of Bakersfield on State Highway matters at a meeting held by the
Automobile Club of Southern California, in Los Angdes, on February 19th„
1925, reported that he had attended the meeting which was entirely taken
up by speeches of the Automobile Club officials who advocate a re-district.
ing of the State for the purpose of allowing each half to get its full
quota of monies to be used for highway purposes. Mr. Haberfelde stated
that the officials strongly advocated the completion of the existing
California Highway system rather than the expenditure of funds for new
highways. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the report was
accepted and Mr. Haberfelde was instructed to continue to handle the
matter, and he was also requested to write to the Southern Automobile
Club and inform them that the Council of the City of Bakersfield
strongly advocate the construction of the Tehachapi Highway, togetiiner
with other matters which he may deem advisable.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City o Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST;
City Clerk an e�x-oTf c o C erk'of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
544
Bakersfield, California, March 2nd. 1925.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council ;f the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o ' clock P. M. March 2nd. 1925„
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, atoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 24th. 1995,
read and approved as read.
City Engineer instructed to prepare
plans and specifications for paving
Chester Lane, between Oleander and
Oak street.
A petition filed by a majority of property owners on
Chester Lane requesting the Council to take the necessary steps
to pave Chester Lane between Oleander Avenue and Oak otreets with
a 3,, inch asphalt concrete base and a 12 inch vvarreri.te surface
was read and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and
specifications .
Adoption of Ordinance No. 250 N. a.
amending erection 36 b, of License
Ordinance No. 190 N. n.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance
No. 250 N. a, amending section 96 b, of License Ordinance No.
190 N. 5. providing for a. quarterly fee of 07. 50 to be paid by
vegetable and fruit peddlers , was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, laberfelde, ;toner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None .
Adoption of Ordinance No. 251 N. S.
changing the name of D. Street,
south of Palm to that of Oleander Ave.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,
Ordinance No 251 N. S. changing the name of D. Street, between
Palm Street and Brundage Lane to that of Oleander Avenue was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None .
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545
A Certified list of candidates
for Council and School Board
filed by the City Clerk.
A Certified list of candidates eligible for the office of
Councilmen and Members of the Board of Education filed by the
City Clerk with the Counoil in compliance with Section 78 of
Article 7 of Charter was read, and upon a motion by Baer„ secon-
ded by Carlisle, was accepted and ordered incorporated in the
Election Proclamation.
Ballots for Nominating Election to be
held on March 24th, 1925, approved.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, the sample
ballots to be used by Electors of the City of Bakersfield, and
the Bakersfield School District in voting for Councilmen and
Members of the Board ,of Education were approved as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith, Haberfel.de, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Extensionof time granted for the
improvement of ,Dtreet Districts Nos 501 and 502.
Unon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Griffith, Dean &
Stroble were granted the following extensions of time to complete
the following contracts; Street district No. 501, 90 days, Street
district No. 502, 60 days.
Bakersfield School Board given
permission to close 17th. Street
during school hours, between A &
Cedar Streets , for balance of
school year.
Upon a motion by }'aberfelde, seconded by Baer, the Bakers-
field School Board was given permission to close 17th. Street,
between A and Cedar Streets, during the hours between 6 A. M
and 4 P. M. of each school day for the balance of the present
school year.
Adoptinn of Resolution. of
Intention No . 508.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by iaberfelde, Resolution
of Intention ,o. 508 entitled "'_?ESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CLOSE
CERTAIN PORTION: OF 31st,IK. & I STREETS AND ALLEYS RUNNING
NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 577 ana, 578, IN THE CI PY
OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFO-' NIA." Was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
rs 'ield , C lifo-n-.a, 1 � rch 2 , 1925.
546
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Report of City Manager,
relative to the cleaning of Kern
River bed accepted.
Mr. Ogden reported to the Council that after a thorough
investigation of water conditions with the Engineers of the Kern
u,
s County Land Company, it was the conclusion that there was little
or no danger of high water for the present year and. upon a motion
x
N by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde the report, was accepted and he
y,
0
H 0City Clerk instructed to advise the Civic Commercial Association
Pq411 .d
that the Council, under the circumstances, does not, care to ap-
ti
4' 0 propriate funds as requested in the Association' s letter of
d
m v recent date.
Ar�
d Allowances of Claims
.ai d�iA and Payrolls.
C) P +3 gq
c, Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorize
Cia 0 Uy the heads of Departments, were allowed, and the ., uditor
IoW
PEI0 W instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
m c
a [ + d A petition advocating the construc-
+043 :aa) tion of a Municipal Golf Course.
M .,4 r +�
3: 4, -Hv
(L 4 0 6 A petition filed by approximately 100 residents of the
': aza
CO -4 d
�JNA' m City of Bakersfield, requesting the Council to take the necessary
Ui A +3 m
c steps to establish a Municipal Golr Course, was read, and upon a `
•14 a)
o Ida motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer the matter was laid over
q m c,
A'
p, for one week for consideration .
m ,d
o m Adjournment.
a0 ,d
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Griffith,
the Council adjourned. -
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Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Cal
ATTEST::ST
-1-2,-�__7------ -City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield , Calif.
)-tt2147
547
Bakersfield, California, March 9th.1925.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
the City of 3akersfield, California, held in the Council
Chamber of the City '.'.all at eight o ' clock P . M. March 9th. 1925.
Present; :',ustin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent; Carlisle.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 2nd . 1925,
read and approved as read.
Application from H. J. Brandt to
install Electroliers in 'sunset Park.
An application from H. J. Brandt asking for
the necessary permit to install Electroliers in Sunset Park
on Parkway, ` nset Avenue and San Emidio Street to consist of
approximately thirty (30) standards was read. and upon a motion
by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde the petition was referred to
the Lighting Committee of the Council for recommendation.
City Engineer instructed to
prepare Plans and Specifications for
Electroliers in Sunset Park.
Councilman Griffith, after conferring with other
Members of the Lighting Committee, reported that it was the
recommendation of the Committee that the petition presented
by Mr. H. J. Brandt asking for authority to install approx-
imately thirty ( 30) Electroliers in t,unset Park be granted,
the lights to oe the same as those already installed in the
city. Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, Mr.
Griffith' s report was accented and the City Engineer instructed
to prepare the necessary Plans and Specifications .
City Auditor authorized to
transfer 823.33 from the General to the
Charity Fund to make up deficiency.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde the
City Auditor was authorized to transfer the sum of $23.33 from
the General to the Charity Fund to make up existing deficiency
in the latter fund.
:exs; is; ld , California, :.arch 9 , 1925 .
548
Proposed Radio Park Map referred
to the City Manager for investigation.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, a Map
showing a subdivision of lots 4 and 5 of the Virginia Colony to
be known as "Radio Park" was referred to the City Manager and the
City Engineer for recommendation.
Approval of Map - Belle Heights .
Upon a motion by ,'.ustin, seconded by Baer, a corrected
map showing a subdivision of lots 4 and 5 of the Citrus Terrace
Villa Tract to be known as Belle Heights was approved as sub-
mitted.
Approval of Map - Covey Acres.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, a Map
showing a Subdivision in the North I of the N. W. 4 of Section
13, Township 29 ,Douth, Range 27 East, to be known as Covey
Acres, was approved a.^ submitted.
Approval of Map - Belle Heights Addition.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, a Map
showing a subdivision of lot 5 of the Suburban Homes Tract to
Abe known as Belle Heights Addition was approved as submitted. ,
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed, and the
Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover
same .
Matter of a Municipal Golf Course
laid on the table
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the matter
of the proposed Municipal Golf Course was laid on the table. .
Adjournment.
..non a motion by Garlock, seconded by Haberfelde the
Council adjourned. - _
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Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Calil'.
ATTEST:��
Y L_ ------
Citq Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield.,
California.
l'tt2t47
549
Bakersfield, California, March 16th. 1925.
;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 16th, 1925.
Present; Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde;, Stoner,
Absent: Yone.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 9th. 1925 read
and approved as read.
Cancellation of 1923 Weed
Assessment of A. L. Knoles .
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed. to cancel the 1923 Weed
Assessment against a portion of lots 14 and 15 :in Block 72,
Lowell Addition, shown on Page 22 of the 1923 delinquent roll,
due to weeds not having been cut on the property,
1924 (feed Assessment refund
granted 0 . D. Gadd.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the
City ,uditor was instructed to issue warrant fcr 41 .61- in favor
of 0. D. Gadd to cover refund due for weed assessment on lots
7 to 10, inclusive in Block 137, account of weeds not having
been cut on the property.
Proposed widening of Chester
Lane between Pine and. Oak Streets .
Upon a motion by .Austin, seconded by Haberfdlde:, the
City Manager and City Attorney were instructed to investigate to
see what can be done, relative to the widening of Chester Lane to
a uniform width of 74 ft. between Oak Street and Oleander Avexr;:.e.
Action on Resolution of ]Intention
proposing to narrow Pine Street between
Chester Lane and Palm ,street, deferred.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by !Austin, the
mayor was reque2ted to appoint a Committee of two to work with
the City Manager relative to the advisability of accepting a
proposed map showing a subdivision of a 77 acre tract of land to
be known as Sunset Park. The Mayor appointed Councilmen ATst.i.n.
and Baer on the Committee ,
n'_ce2sfield , Colifornia, !:arch lip , 1225.
550
City Engineer instructed to prepare
plane and specifications fcr a Sewer
System in the Goode and Oleander Park
Tracts .
In compliance with a petition signed by tAe owners of the
majority of area, upon a motion_ by Griffith, seconded by Austin,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and
specifications for sewers in the Goode and Oleander Park Tracts .
Protest against the continued
operation of Union Paving Company Plant.
A petition signed by a large number of residents of the
Kruse Tract, protesting against allowing the Union Paving Company
to continue the operation of their Paving Plant, located on Surta
Fe property near California and Union Avenues , due to same being
an ali ^:,& Y bl n nuisance was read, and upon a motion by Austin,
oeconded by Haberfelde, the City Nttnrn>y was instructed to commu-
nicate with the nrotestants and explain to teem the groper steps to
take to abate the nuisance , if one exists .
Petition from Santa Fe Railway
Company to construct a Spur Track along
the alley running East a nd West through
Blocks 328 to 334 inclusive .
A petition presented by the Santa Fe Railway Company
asking that a permit be granted them to construct, operate and
maintain a spur track in, and along the alley running east and
west, through, Blocks 328 to 334 inclusive , crossing M. N, 0, P, Q,
R and S Streets was read, and upon a motion by Austin., seconded by
Baer, the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to
work in conjunction with the Manager, Engineer, and Attorney in
investigating the matter, they to report their findings to the
Council as soon as possible . The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Griffith, Carlisle and Carlock on the Committee.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report, for month of February 1925.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde , the City
Treasurers Financila Report for the month of. February 1925, was
accepted and ordered placed on file .
City* Clerk authorized to publish
instruments pertaining to Street Districts
496 and 502 in the Y kersfiel.d Morning Echo.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded. by Austin, the City
Clerk was instructed to publish notices of the filing of assessments
andall subsequent instruments pertaining to Street Districts 496
and 502 in the Bakersfield Morning Echo .
� � 1214� la-ers_'ield , Calif'o-nia, --arch 16 , 1L,25/
551_
Approval of Radio Park Map.
Upon a motion by Griffith seconded by Carlock,a Map
showing a subdivision of lots 4 and 5 of the Virginia Colony to
be known as Radio Park was approved as submitted.
Approval of California Avenue
Park Tract No . P. Map.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded 'by r3aer a Map
showing a re-subdivision of an eO acre tract, bounded by California
Avenue , Union Avenuo, Bth. and T Streets ,to be known as California
Avenue Park Tract Number 2, was approved as submitted.
Approval of Highland Part: Map.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, a Map
showing a subdivision of the N z of the N. E. : of Section 12,
Tor,,nchip 29 South, Range 27 East., to be known as Highland Park:
was approved as submitted.
Allowance of Claims and Pairrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
r <
as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized
by the heads of Depa.rt.ments were allowed, and the Auditor instructec'.l
to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
A Petition form Bakersfield Garden
Club for a site for buildings in
Central Park.
Mr. J. R. Williams , representing the Bakersfield Garden
Club, appeared before the Council and asked that a piece of land
approximately 180 by 220 ft. between the two canals in the northeast:,
corner of Central Park be set aside for the purpose of constructing
suitable buildings and other improvements to be used by the Bakers-
field Garden Club in exhibiting flowers, etc. .Upon a motion by
Baer, seconded by .Austin, the matter was referredto the City Manager
for investigation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded. by Griffith, the
Council. adjourned. -
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Calii
ATTEST:
i
x-of icio Clerk ofthe
City Clerk an� P
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
552
Bakersfield , C_,,lifornia., Msch 23rd, 1925.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, Californi.., held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. March 23rd, 1925.
Present : Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haoerfelde,Stoner,
Absent : None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 16th, 1925 read
and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment List in
Street District No. 498
This being the time set to receive protests against
assessments levied for the improvement of portions of Baker Street,
California and Union Avenues, known as Street District No. 498 and
no protests having been presented, upon a motion. by Baer, seconded
by Griffith, the Assessment was confirmed and approved by the
following vote :
Ayes : Austin.,Baer,Car.lisle,Carlock,Grif£ith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: None .
City Attorney instructed to ask
Railroad Commission for hearing
on alleged inequality of water
rates.
Mr. Charles Badger representing the Boosters Club of
Greater Bakersfield, appeared before the Council and complained
of :;n alleged inequality of water rates between the east and west
sides of the City and upon a motion. by Griffith, seconded by
Austin, the City Attorney was instructed to aP .ly for a hearing
before the Railroad Commission to investigate the matter and
adjust the rates, if necessary.
Committee appointed to investigate
Street Car Fares.
Mr. Charles Badger representing the Boosters Club of
Greater Bakersfield also requested the Council to take: the
necessary* steps for a hearing before the Railroad Commission
relative to apparent excessive car fare charged by the Bakers.
field and Kern Electric Railway Company, and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Austin, the Mayor was requested ;to appoint
a committee of three to investigate relative to the advisability
Of applying for a rehearing on this matter. The Mayor appointed
Councilmen Baer, Griffith and Carlock.
"I� 2147 3ai ersfield , C.;lifo�nia , ;:.arch 23„ 1925.
553
Certificates showing ownership,
to accompany all maps presented to the
Council in the future for approval, on
subdivisions J,ithin the City.
Mr. Ch:>rles Shomate , County Recorder, appeared before
the Council and, reouested that that body insist on a certificate,
showing ownership to accompany all maps presented for approval on
subdivisions of property within the City. Upon a motion 'by Austin,
seconded by Baer, the City Clerk and City Engineer were instructed
to secure such ". certificate and see that the names of a1:1 owners
are shown on such maps before same are presented to the Council
for approval.
Proposed Sunset Park Map
referred back to the Engineer for
certificate of ownership.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, a. map
showing a proposed subdivision of a 77 Acre Tract of land to be
known as Sunset Park, was referred back to the Engineer for a
certificate of ownership.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention :\o .509.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, Resolu-
tion of Intention No . 509, entitled 11iZ7.1_',OLU01IO?1 Ol+' T'77:27TIOT: TO
)UCH .:IDTH OF _ I2 S,,.`,7" c ROY r T
TI- a NO''�_r J* .__ I I;'I�; 0. 1'ZILLM
S_. 1,'C 0 "RL 0T L =SLY LI';i�. 0.7 �_ h L ii '1 : 3I:CTY F: IT , Ii: TF
CITY OF 2 ?}�_b'IEI ), 7 .LIFO DTI__" , was adopted lead by the following
vote :
yes : Austin,Baer,Cirlisle, Cirlock,Gr.iffith, i;aberfelde , Stoner .
Noes : !Tone .
lbsert : 74one .
_,do,_tion of Resolution ordering
the opening of F. Street and ay:lointing
Cormissioners .
Upon a Lotion by Baer, seconded by C_..rl.isle , a resolution
entitled, "., _; -OLtTPION Oiti; aI :G TIE OPL TING OF F. STF;; T TO ., ':;IDTFi
OF SI:{TY ii = FR.OI; TT_' ;CUT?DMLY LINE 07 _ _I21 STnTET TO THE 11OHTHil _LY
LIFT CF BUr^!,A VISTA STR_,ET I-.- THE CITY 'OF E_+=112FI_ELD,CALI7' ,R:TI A,
t ) ) ,nI G ':S TO _t. i^SS R';;"FiTTS .;ITD U ;.i_.GES ._�D
TO Hi07- L , 'P" :VISION 07 IiI L::O"O"D WORK" , was ado :,ted as read
by the following vote :
yes : .'tustin,;: er,' .rlisle , u.rlock, Griffith, Haberfelde toa r .
TT(,n : : ,.Tolle . , e
osert : None.
Ta'..e_ sfield , Califo -nia such 23 , 1925.
554
City Clerk instructed to ask for Bids
on concrete syphon and wooden bridge on 18th.Street .
Upon a motion by CArlock, seconded by Carlisle the City
Clerk was instructed to advertise for biers for the construction of a
cement concrete syphon at the intersection of 18th. Street produced with
the Kern Island Canal and for the construction of a wooden bridge at
` the intersection of 18th, Street ,produced with the Love Canal.
Adoption of Resolution granting the
Garden Club the right to use certain
property in Central "lark.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle , a resolution
entitled, "A `?, 60I TIOIa ^ i " R )E?i CLUB OT 0,77, CITY 0-F
BAKERSFIELD THE RIGHT TO USE CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED WITHIN THE
CENTRAL PARK IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS
THEREOF" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes : Austin,haer, Curlisle, C.arlock,Griffith, HAberfelde , Stoner .
Noes : None .
bsent : ;done .
Approval of Assessment Diagram -
Street District ro . 503 .
Upon a, motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , Assess-
rent Diagram for Street District So . 503 .„us approved as submitted.
Permit granted W. C . Parham to
have term Crary tent at 19th . and 0
Streets for Revival Meetings.
Upon a motion by J:-rlock, seconded by Griffith , Er. W. C .
P_�rham s=;,_s t;rwnted permission to " erect a tent on the corner of 150 .
,,nd 0 Streets to be used for revival meetings , for a period of two
weeks beginning 1j.arch 27th. 1925 .
Request to establish and main-
tain a jublic larket on 18th.Street ,
bet- een 0 and Q Streets .
A petition si:-ned by a 1;arSe ntunbep of Drowers _asking
that the Council establish and open a 2ublic market on 18t.h. Street
between 0 and Q Streets and that a urket Yuster be appointed to
h..ve charge of same wAs read and upon a motion by Dustin, seconded
by C.,rlock, the ratter ryas referred to the City .,ttorney for his
legal opinion.
-Ht2W 7a.he sfield , California , Larch 23, 1925.
555
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the .udi.tor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover s.me .
?.d j ournme nt .
Upon a motion by Ca,rlock, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfiela, Jaliforn .a
.'PT ,:3T
City Clerk and ex-offi io Clerk of the
City of Bakersfield, California.
(_ ..__
5 56 Bakersfield, California, (arch 26th. 1925.
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City of
of Bakersfield, California„ held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at one o ' clock P. I. . larch 24th. 1925 .
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. Y. Thursdly, March 26th. 1925 , for the purpose of c_.n-
vussing and declaring the results of the Election held in the
City of Bakersfield, California, on larch 24th. 1-925 .
Present : Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Haberfelde , Stone:r
Absent : None.
Result of Canvas of Nominating
Election Aeturns .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Oarlock, the re-
turns of the Nominating Municipal Election, held on Larch 24th,
were ordered canvassed with the following results :
Councilman 1st . Ward . School Board.
Griffith : 42 Dennis 619
Horrison 237 Hare 412
True 230 Hawkins 432
2nd.aard .
Brown w 187 Dennis 255
Carlisle 456 Hare 362
Hawkins 408
3rd .Ward .
Carlock 155 Dennis 107
',".'ynne 117 Hare 130
Hawkins 138
4th.Ward .
Bain 284 Dennis 190
Lakey 163 Hare 298
Vyman 113 Hawkins 373
5th."lard .
Austin 101 Dennis 143
Benson 225 Hare 177
Hawkins 206
6th.ward .
Martin 597 Dennis 340
Siemon 240 Hare 475
Hawkins 547
7th.Wurd.
Hendsch 126 Dennis 210
Schneider 55 Hare 278
Scott 108 Hawkins 311
Stoner 280
Outlying Precinct No . 1
Dennis 17
Hare Ll
Hunkins 36
Outlying Precinct Do . 2
Dennis 8
Hare 13
Hawkins 20
nkersfield , California, Id rch 26 , 1925.
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' Councilmen from Five Wards
of the City Declared Elected.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, the
following were declared elected as members of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, they having received the highest and majority
of the votes cast in their respective Wards:
Ward No. 2 W. J. Carlisle.
Ward No. 3 Howard William Carlock.
Ward No. 4 William G. Bain.
Ward No. S F. S. Benson.
Ward No. 6 Elmer Martin.
The Motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Two Members of the Bakersfield
City Board of Education
declared Elected.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, James
A. Hawkins and Elizabeth Hare were declared elected as Members of
the Bakersfield City Board of Education, they having received the
highest number of votes cast as follows.:
James A. H wkins 2471
Elizabeth kare 2166
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
r Absent: None.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
G.
ayor of Fie�� y�of-Bi ers e.
California.
ATTEST:
City Clark and ex-o f�Cl -r'E of—the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
California.
558
Bakersfield, California. March 30th. 1925.
Minutes of the regular meeting ofthe Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. March 30th. 1925.
Presents Austin,Baer,Carlisle.Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of theRegular meeting of March 23rd, and
Special meeting of March 26th, 1925 read and approved.
Approval of Assessment - Street District No. 502.
This being the time set to receive protests against
Assessments levied for the improvement of Street District No. 502
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Baer,
seconded by Carlisle, the Assessment was approved and confirmed
as submitted by the following votes
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents None.
Hearing of Proposed closing of
9th.Street between H & I Streets.
This being the tipie set to consider the advisability
of closing 9th. Street from H to I Streets, the Council proceeded
to hear arguments both for and against the proposed closing.
After having done so, it was moved by Baer and seconded by
Carlisle that action on the matter be deferred for one week for
consideration. Mr. Baer then withdrew his motion, with the
consent of Mr. Carlisle, and it was moved by Carlisle and seconded
by Carlock that the matter be laid on the table. The motion
was carried by the following vote.-
Ayes: Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: Austin, Haberfelde.
Absent: None.
Permit granted Bakersfield School
Board to close 9th.Street between
H & I Streets during School Hours
until end of present School Year.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Austin, the
Bakersfield Board of Education was granted permission to close
9th. Street between H & I Streets during the School Hours of
each School Day for the balance of the present School year.
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559
Certification from City Clerk
relative to result of Water
Advisory Election, March 24th.
1925.
The City Clerk presented to the Council a Certified
Report showing the result of the Water Advisory Election held on
March 24th. 1925 to be as follows:
Votes in favor of Public Ownership 1250
Votes against Public Ownership 2533
Votes in favor of operation by the City 1385
Votes in favor of operation by Water District 659
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde. the Report was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
Approval of General Election
Proclamation ,,for April 14th.
1925.
Upon a motion by Austin. seconded by Carlisle, the
General Election Proclamation calling an Election to be held in
the First and Seventh Wards of the City on April 14th. 1925 for
the purpose of electing a Councilman for each of the above mentioned
Wards, appointing Election Officers and designation Polling places
was approved as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer.Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith.Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Approval of Map for Tract
of land to be known as
"Industrial Acres. "
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a Map showing
a subdivision of lot No. 3 of the Weill and Jastro Tract in Section
5, Township 30 South, Range 28 East, to be known as Industrial Acres
was approved as submitted.
Approval of Plans and Specifi-
cations for cement concrete syphon
at intersection of 18th. Street
with Kern Island Canal. 41.1
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, Plans
and Specifications for the construction of a cement concrete syphon
at the intersection of 18th.Street with Kern Island Canal was
approved as submitted.
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560
Approval of Sunset Park Map.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, a Map
showing a subdivision of a 97 acre tract of land to be known as
Sunset Park was approved as submitted.
Approval of Electrolier
Plan for Sunset Park.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a Plan
showing Electroliers to be installed in Sunset Park was approved
as submitted.
Approval of Plat showing Layout
at Chester Lane and Beech Street.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, plat
showing layout at Chester Lane and Beech Street to be used in
the improvement of Chester Lane was approved as submitted.
Recommendation from -lity
Attorney relative to Municipal
Market Ordinance.
A report submitted by the City Attorney stating that
the petition recently submitted asking that a Municipal Market
be established on 18th. Street between 0 & Q Streets, could not
be complied with without amending existing Market Ordinance No.
125 N. S. was read and upon a motion by Griffith. seconded by
Austin, the City Attorney was instructed to amend Ordinance No.
125 N. S. so that the market can be established.
Report from City Attorney
relative to Certificates to be
furnished on Maps submitted for
approval.
A report submitted by the City Attorney stating that
in his opinion the Council cannot require Certificates of Title
to be furnished with Maps submitted to them for approval, was
presented and upon a motion by Baer. seconded by Austin. ,the
report was accepted and the Council's action of March 23rd. 1925,
requiring that Certificates be submitted was rescinded.
Resolution from Civic Commercial
recommending the discontinuance of
agitation on Water Matters.
A resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the
Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, recommending the dis—
continuance of further agitation on public ownership of Water
Facilities was read and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by
Baer, the matter was referred to the Water Committee of the
Council.
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Approval of Payrolls. 561
-
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, payrolls
as authorized by the Heads of Departments were allowed and the
Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover
same.
Action on Petition from
Santa Fe to construct spur
Track in first alley north of
15th. Street deferred for
one week.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, action
on petition presented by the Santa Fe Railway Company. asking
for a permit to construct a spur Track in the first alley north
of 15th. Street, running east from L Street, was deferred for one
further week.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde , seconded by Griffith,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
r
562
Bakersfield, California, April 6th. 1925..
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 6th. 1925.
Present: Austin, Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 30th. 1925,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids-18th. Street
Bridge and Syphon.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the pro-
posed construction of a wooden bridge and a concrete cement syphon,
at the intersection of 18th. Street with the Kern Island and the
Low Canals, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, all
bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids for Bridge and
Syphon deferred for one week.
N< Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, action on
bids received to cover the proposed construction of the bridge and
syphon on 18th. Street was deferred for one week for consideration.
Adoption of Plans and Specifications
for Improvement of Chester Toane,
Street District No. 510.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a
Resolution adopting plans and specifications for proposed improvement
of Chester Lane , between Oak Street and Oleander Avenue, known as
Street District No. 510 was adopted as read by the following voter ,•
Ayes: Austin, Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 510.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, R@solU-
tion of Intention No. 510 entitled, °RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
IWROVE STREET DISTRICT NO. 510 IN THE CITY OF BAIMSFIELD, CALIFORNIA,
AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PATI&MT THEREFOR, " was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin,baer,eoslisle,Carlock.Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
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563
Adoption of Resolution
Removing Co L. Taylor and Appointing
F. A. Nighbert as Commissioner.
Resolution of Intention No. 507.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, a :Resolution
entitled,"A RB;SOLUTION REMOVING C. L. TAYLOR AS COMMISSIONERAND
4PPOINTING IN HIS PLACE AND STEAD F.A.NIGHBERT TO ACT AS COMMISSIONER
TO ASSESS BENEFITS AND DEMAGES iiND TO HAVE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF THE
PROPOSED WORK AS IS SET FORTH AND DESCRIBED IN Rr;SOLUTION OF INTEEN-
TION NO. 507, PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAKERSFIELD, ON THE 16th. DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1925, " was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: 'A,pstin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde.Storier.
Noes: None:
Absent: None.
Adoption of new Municipal
Market Ordinance 252 N. S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,
Ordinance No. 252 N. S. entitled,"A.N ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
A MUNICIPAL MARKET, PROVIDING FOR ITS LOCATION, PRESCRIBING
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ITS CONDUCT, FIXING THE FEES TO BE
CHARGED VENDORS, PROVIDING PERMITS FOR VENDORS, CREATING THE
OFFICE: OF 'fAREET MASTER AIJ) DEFINING THE DUTIES AND FIXING THE
COMPENSATION OF THE M&tIiFT MASTER AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
THE VIOLATION H&REOF AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 125 NEW
S�;RTi7S,. " was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin.Baer.Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith.Haberfelde.Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
90 Day Extension of Time
Granted Stroud Bros. Sewer
District No. 505.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a
90 day extension of time was granted Stroud Bros. to complete
the improvement of Sewer District No. 505.
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3akersfield, California, April 6 , 1925.
564-
Approval of Surety Bond Edna L. Morris,
Deputy Treasurer,Deputy Tax Collector,
and Deputy License Collector.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Haberfelde,
Surety Bond in the sum of $5,000.00 bonding Miss Edna L. Morris
as Deputy Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector and Deputy License
Collector was approved as submitted.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report for the month
of March, 1925.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the
City Treasurer's Financial report for the montJ2 of March 1925,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Plans showing Sewer
Lateral System in Sunset Park.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, a plan
showing Sewer System to be constructed in Sunset Park was
approved as submitted.
Reduction of 1925 Weed Assessment
Granted Mrs. L. M. Groff.
In compliance with a recommendation submitted by
Mr. Ogden, City Manager, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by
Haberfelde, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to
reduc6 the amount of the 1925 weed assessment assessed against
portions of lots 1, 2, and 3 in Block 7 , of the Ho=Lker Park
Tract from $32.55 to $16.28.
Allowance of Claims and Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as
authorized by the heads of Departments, were allowed, and the
Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover
Sam*
6y 1925.
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565
Acceptance of Petition presented
by Santa Fe Railway Company for
Spur Track again laid over for
one `Reek.
At this time the Council again proceeded to hear
arguments for and against the construction of a spur track, in
the first alley north of 15th. Street running east from L Street,
and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the matter
was again laid over for one week for further consideration.
Request for Donation to
Establish Government Air Port.
Mr. Stevens, Chariman of the Bakersfield, Air Port
Committee, appeared before the Council and requested financial
assistance in order that the proper facilities may be installed
in or near Bakersfield, for the establishment of a Government Air
Port and after some discussion. upon a motion by Baer, seconded
by Austin, the Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of three
to investigate and to report their recommendations to the Council.
The Mayor appointed Councilmen Baer, Austin and Haberfelde.
Ati j ournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Griffith,
the Council adjourned.
i
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
ATTESTz
City Clerk and ex- fficio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
566
Bakersfield, California. April 13th.. 1925.
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 13th. 1925.
Present: Austin, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: Baer.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 6th. 1925
read and approved as read .
Contract for construction of Syphon
on 18th. Street Awarded to Myers and
AV Stoll.
This being the time set to further consider bids
placed to cover the construction of a cement concrete syphon
`- on 18th. Street, upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock,
the contract was awarded to Myers and Stoll for 43950.00, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer.
All Bids on 18th. Street
Wooden Bridge Rejected.
This being the time set to further consider bids
placed to cover the proposed construction of a wooden bridge
on 18th. Street a recommendation from the City Manager was
read recommending the rejection of all bids and upon a motion
by Austin. seconded by Carlock all bids were rejected and the
City Manager instructed to construct the bridge. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer.
Allowance of Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
payrolls as authorized by the Heads of Departments were al—
lowed and the Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the
Treasurer to cover same.
t1t2147 Bakersfield, C lifornia, tlpril 13 , 1925.
567
Action on Petition from Santa Fe
for Spur Track again deferred.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde,
action on petition presented by the Santa. Fe Railway Company,
to construct a spur track in .the first alley north of 15th.
Street, was .again deferred for one week,
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Emergency Ordinance
for Regulating Construction
of Buildings in Fire Limits.
Mr. M. P. Flickinger appeared before the Council and
stated that he is compelled to move his Feed and Grain Business
from 17th. Street and Chester Avenue immediately, and asked that
permission be granted to allow him to erect a structure on the
northeast corner of 18th. and 0 Streets to be used until he can
erect a fireproof building. After some discussion, upon a motion
by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare an "Emergency Ordinance", to cover the situation. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes Austin, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Baar.
City Clerk Instructed to
Publish Notice of Filing of Assessment
List, for Street District No. 503. in
the Bakersfield Morning Echo.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the
City Clerk was instructed to publish the notice of the Filing
of Assessment List and all subsequent instruments, pertaining
to Street District No. 503 in the Bakersfield Morning Echo.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Austin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakrsfield,Cali.forriia.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-offlcio Clerk of the
City of Bakersfield, California.
56S
Bakersfield, California, April 20th. 1925,
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 20th. 1925.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith, Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 13th. 1925,
read and approved as read.
Result of Canvass of
Election Returns.
This being the time set to canvass the returns of the
General Election for Councilmen held on April 14th. 1925, in
the First and Seventh Wards of the City, upon a motion by Baer,
seconded by Griffith, the returns were canvassed with. the
following results:
Votes Cast for
Ward No. 1 Griffith 403 Morrison 374 True 1
Ward No. 7 Hendsch 269 Stoner 351
Charles A. Griffith and
L. K. Stoner declared Elocted.
as Councilmen to Represent the
First and Seventh Wards.
Upon. a motion by Baer.seconded by Haberfelde,
Charles A. Griffith was declared elected to represent the First
Ward and L. K. Stoner to represent the Seventh Ward of the City
of Bakersfield, for two years beginning April 27th. 1925 . they
having received the majority of the votes cast in their respective
wards at the General Election held on April 14th. 1925.
Franchise Granted Santa Fe
Railway Company for Spur Track
in Alley through Blocks 331,
332, 333 and 334 , Bakersfield.
This being the time set to again consider the application
presented by the Santa Fe Railway Company for a Franchise to
construct, operate and maintain a spur track in the first Alley
north of 15th. Street, running east from L Street, the Council
was presented with a report submitted by Councilman Griffith of
the Committee appointed to investigate the advisability of
granting the permit.
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tt12147
Mr. Griffith stated that it was the recommendation of the Co��9
mittee that a Franchise be granted the Santa Fe Railway Company
to construct, operate and maintain a spur track, in accordance
with Blueprint filed with the application, in the Alley through
Blocks 331 332, 333 and 334, Bakersfield, beginning on the
east line of 0 Street , with the understanding that the alley
traversed by the track will be improved in a manner sa.tisfactory
to the City Manager and City Engineer. Upon a motion by Baer,
seconded by Carlock, the Committee's report was accepted and
the Franchise granted in accordance with the recommendations
of the Committee by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner .
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing Mayor and
City Clerk to Execute Agree-
ment with Myers and Stoll for
a Cement , Concrete Syphon on
18th. Street.
Upon a motion by Austin seconded by Baer, a
Resolution entitled, " A PLSOLU'TION AUTHORIZING THE I;,_AYOR AISD
CITY (2L&RK TO EYCL CUT& AN AGFU"UENT ON BEHALF OF TIC; CITY OF :3AKERS-
FL:11-1 WITH I RS & STOLL FOR TILE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE CEME dT
CONCRETE SYPHON AT THE INT ,;Ru", CTION OF 18th. STRICT 19ITH THE KERN
ISLAND CANAL IN THE CITY OF BAYil.HSFIELD, CALIFORNIA. " was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayest Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde ,Stoner.
Noes: None.
J
Absent: None.
Adoption of Emergency
Ordinance No. 254 N. S.
regulating the moving of
Frame Structures within
the Fire Limits.
Upon a motion by Griffith. seconded by Carlisle,
Emergency Ordinance No. 254, N. S. amending part 1V, Section 34,
Paragraph 14, of Building Ordinance No. 152 N. S. regulating the
moving of frame structures within the fire limits was adopted.
as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle ,, Carlock,GriffitYi,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Permit Granted M. P. Flickinger
to move Frame Structure to 18th.
and 0 Streets.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Austin,
Mr. M. P. Flickinger was granted a permit to move a frame
building from its present location at 17th. and K Streets
to the Northeast corner of 18th. and 0 Streets, to be
occupied for a period of six months time.
Letter from Kern Island Canal
Company Re - Water in Canals.
A Communication addressed to the Council by the
Kern Island Canal Company stgting that it will not be possible
to turn dry either the Mill Ditch or the Kern Island Canal
until about July was read, and upon a motion by Haberfelde,
seconded by Baer, the communication was ordered placed on file.
Petitions presented for the
Improvement of portions of
C Street, California and
Sunset Avenues.
A petition filed by 51.7 per cent of the owners
of properties asking that the Council take the necessary
steps to pave California Avenue from F. To C Streets; Sunset
Avenue from C to Myrtle Streets; and C Street from California
Avenue to Chester Lane was presented and upon a motion by
Baer, seconded by Griffith, action on same was deferred for
one week.
Permit Granted for Tent at
llth. and 0 Streets - Pentaeostal
Church.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,
the Pentacostal Church was granted permission to erect a
tent at the Southeast corner of llth. and 0 Streets for the
month of May 1925, to be used for religious purposes.
Approval of Assessment diagrams
for Street District No. 506 and
Sewer District No. 505.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde ,
Assessment diagrams for Street District No. 506 and Sewer
District No. 505 were approved as submitted.
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21. -1
Approval of Plans showing 5'� l-
Lateral Sewers, in California
Avenue Park Tract No. 2.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde , a plan showing
proposed Lateral Sewers to be constructed in California Avenue
Park Tract No. 2 was approved as submitted.
Action on recommendation
from welfare Commission
laid over for one week.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action
welfare
on recommendation submdtted ,by the Bakersfield/Commission was
deferred for one week.
Petitions for Sidewalks on
both Sides of M Street from 14th.
Street across Santa Fe Tracks.
A Petition filed by a number of property owners
asking that the necessary steps be taken to construct Sidewalks
on both sides of M Street from 14th. Street across the Santa Fe
Right of way was read and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by
Austin, was referred to the City Manager for immediate action.
Petitions from Civics Class in
High School Re - Providing Receptacles
in Business Section for Rubbish.
A Petition filed by Thirty Six members of the Civics
Class of the Kern County Union High School representing, that the
appearance of the down town district of the City is untidy and
recommending that receptacles for rubbish be placed in convenient,
places at all intersections of the Business District was read,
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the petition was
referred to the City Manager for handling.
Allowance of Claims and Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as
authorized by the heads of Departments were allowed, and the
Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover
same.
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5'7`3
Airport Committee Discharged.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the
Committee of the Council, recently appointed to investigate
the advisability of the City donating a sum of money for the
establishment of a Government Airport, was discharged.
Adoption of Resolution
regretting the death of
Mr. H. A. Jastro .
Upon a motion by Baer; seconded by Haber£elde,
a Resolution of Condolence because of the death of
Mr. Henry A. Jastro was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer,Carlisle . Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by
Baer, the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Cali:Fornia
ATTEST:
y/ �
City Clerk and x-officio Clerk of
the Council of the Citycf Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield.California, April 27th. 1925.
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 27th. 1925.
Present: Austin,Baer.Carlisle , Carlock,Griffitrl.Haberfelde ,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 20th. 1925 ,
read and approved. as read.
New Councilmen Take Seats.
The business of the old Council now being completed,
the Board adjourned and the new Council elected to serve the
City of Bakersfield for the two year period, beginning on this
date, assumed their positions, the following being present:
Bain, Benson. Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Councilman L. K. Stoner Appointed
President of the Council.
Upon a motion duly seconded, Councilman C.A.Griffith
assumed the chair as temporary presiding officer, and upon a
motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, Councilmen L. K. Stoner
was appointed President of the Council and Mayor of the City
of Bakersfield.
Appointment of James Ogden
as City Manager.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
James Ogden was appointed City Manager.
Appointment of V. Van Riper
as City Clerk, Auditor and
Assessor.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson,
V. Van Riper was appointed City Clerk,Auditor and Assessor.
Appointment of E. F.Brittan
as City Attorney.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain,
E. F. Brittan was appointed City Attorney.
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574
Appointment of D.4v.Stilvrell
Treasurer, Tax and License
Collector.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, D. W.Stilwell
was appointed City Treasurer, Tax and License Collector.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering the Construction of the
Improvement of Chester Lane--
Street District No. 510.
This being the time set to receive protests ,against
the contemplated improvement of Chester Lane between Oak and
Oleander Avenue, known as Street District No. 510 , and no
protests having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlisle , a resolution ordering the construction
and asking for sealed bids on the work was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Storier.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Action on proposed Improvement' of
Portions of California and Sunset
Avenues and C Street, Deferred
for one Week.
This being the time set to consider a petition
filed by the majority of property owners asking that portions
of California and Sunset Avenues and C Street be paved, a,
communication from the petitioners asking that the improvement
consist of a 3 inch Asphalt Concrete base and a 1i inch
Warrenite Bithulithic wearing surface, was read as was also
a petition signed by the majority of property owners on
C Street, between Chester Lane and Sunset Avenue, asking that
that portion of C Street bd eliminated from the proposed work.
After some discussion, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by
Carlisle , action on this matter was again deferred for one week.
Appointment of a Committee to
Investigate the Proposed Improvement of
Portions of California and Sunset
Avenues and C Street.
Upon a. motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Mayor was requested to appoint a Cormmittee of three to inves-
tigate relative to what should be done in connection with the
improvement of certain portions of California and Sunset Avenues
and C Street and b report their findings to the Council at the
next Regular Meeting. The IVlayor appointed Councilmen Benson,
Martin and Carlock.
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Extension of Time Granted
575
F. W. Nighbert to Complete
Street District No . 506 .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
F. W. Nighbert was grcnted a thirty day extension of time to
complete the improvemement of Alley through Block 193,
Bakessfield, known as Street District No. 506.
Adoution of Resolution Appointing
Edward A. Kelly as Commissioner
in place of R. A. Moore--Resolution
of Intention No. 507.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
a Resolution entitled °A PLc:jOLUTION HLMOVING R. A. MOOH6 AS
CO1a,aSSIU1L'R ?.IZ i:YPOINTING IN HIS PLACE AND S_,;:AD EDl;jlj�RD
,�.KELLY TO ACT .-_S UULLISSILNER TO .ZSS-36 BENEFITS AND DP.MAGES
AND TO H.0L GENERAL SUPIRVISION OF THE PROPOSED WORK AEi IS SElI'
FORTH AND IN RNSOLUTION OF INT_;IdTION No. 507 ,Pi+SSEI)
AIZ r.DOPTd;D iiY Tlik; COUNCIL OF TIC CITY OF BAhERSFIELD ON
THE 16th. LAY OF !SBRUAhY, 192511 , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson. Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Storer.
Zoes: None.
Absent: None.
Allowance of Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock
Payrolls as authorized by the Heads of Departments were
allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue vaarrants on the
Treasurer to cover same.
City Auditor Authorized to
Issue Pay-Checks onPayroll Sheets
properly Approved by the City
Manager.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, the
City Auditor was z::uthorized and instructed to issue pay-
checks to City Employees on authority of the City Manager,
the paypolls not be submitted to the Council for approval.
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5i6
City Attorney Requested to
Give Legal Opinion of Request
for Board of Supervisors to call
Election for the Dissolving of
Water District Board.
Mr. Charles Badger appeared before the Council and
requested that body to direct a Petition to. the Kern County
Board of Supervisors asking them to call an Election in the
City of Bakersfield for the purpose of voting as to whether
or not the Bakersfield Water District Board should be dis-
banderd. The Recdrds of the City Clerk, covering the Recent
Election, to be used in lieu of a petition signed by 25 per
cent of the Electors. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Martin, the City Attorney was instructed to inform the
Council as to whether or not the matter can be handled in this
way.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Car-lock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-offibloi Clerk of the
City of Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, May 4th. 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield,California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Eall at eight o 'clock P. M. May 4th. 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absent:. None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 27th. 1925,
reed and approved as read.
Hearing on Assessment for
Improvement of Street District
No. 503, Deferred for one Week.
This being the time set to hear protests against
assessments levied against properties for the improvement of
24th. Street, between M Street and Union Avenue, known as
Street District No. 503, the Coumcil proceeded to listen to E.
protest filed by Mr. J. R. Dorsey and others asking for relief,
due to alleged inequality in assessments. After some dis-
cussion, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle, the
hearing was deferred until 8 o 'clock P. M. Monday May llth.1925,
and the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to
investigate and to report their findings to the Council.
The Mayor appointed Councilmen Griffith, Martin and Carlisle.
Emmons & Aldrich and Dorsey &Campbell, representing the proteso,
tents were present at the hearing and were ready to present their
side of the case .
Petitions from Santa Fe
Railway Company for Franchise to
Construct Spur Track in First
Alley North of 15th. Street,
between M and 0 Streets.
A petition presented by the Santa Fe Railway
Company asking that they be given permission to construct and
operate a spur track in the first alley, north of 15th. Street,
through Blocks 329 to 334, inclusive , to the east line of M
Street, was read and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by
Griffith, action on same was deferred for one week.
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Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of Alley in Block
421a, Bakersfield, Resolution
of Intention No. 231.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Bain, a
Resolution entitled, " A RESOLU'ION ORDERING THE CLOSING OF THE
ALLEY ITS BLOCK 421a, IN THE CITY OF B dIERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, "
was adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of Alley in Block
168 Kern, Resolution of Intention
No. 232.
Upon a motiom by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, a
resolution entitled, NA RESOLUTION OFMI'MING THE CLOSING OF THE
ALLEY IN BLOCK 168, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, FORMERLY KERN,
C. LIFORNIAu, was adopted as. read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain. Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of Alley in Block
292, Bakersfield, Resolution of
Intention No. 272.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock,
a resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CLOSING OF
THE ALINY IN BLOCK 292, IN Th'E CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, "
was adopted as read by the following vote.-
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle. Carlock Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent! None.
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Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of the Alley in
Block 7, Kruse Tract, Resolution
of Intention No. 280.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,
a resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CLOSING OF
KRUSE TRACT,
THE ALLEY Ih BLOCK 7,/, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, C!ILIFORNIA
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noesx None.
Absent:None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of Napa Street,
Resolution of Intention No. 282.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, a
resolution entitled, "A RdSOLUTION ORDERING THE CLOSING OF
N:.PA STREJ T, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, " was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle. Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None:
Absent: None.
Advice from Mr. Alfred Harrell,
Relative to the Installation of
a Drinking Fountain, on the Northwest
corner of 17th. and I Streets in
Memory of the late J. 11. Jameson.
A Communication addressed to the Council by
Mr. Alfred Harrell, advising them of his purT�ose to erect
on his property, at the northwest corner of 17th. and I
Streets, a children's drinking fountain, in memory of -the
late J. M. Jameson, was presented and upon a motion by Martin,
seconded by Griffith, same was accepted and ordered placed
on file.
Resolution Adopted by Civic
Commercial Association relative
to the City bearing the Expenses
of Tree Spraying, Referred to
the City Manager.
A communication addressed to the Couticil by the
Civic Commercial Association, advising them of a resolution
C recently passed, asking the Council to take the necessary
steps to provide sufficient funds in the next budget to take
care of the expenses incurred in the spraying of trees, for
the purpose of exterminating insects which are endangering
-580 �.ke.-es_'ie, (I , California, Iu y ��, 1.925.
the trees, was read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Martin, the matter was referred to the City Manager for
recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims, as audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed,
and the Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the
Treasurer to cover same.
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Improvement of Portions
of California and Sunset Avenues
and C Street.
Mr. Martin of the Committee appointed to
investigate the contemplated improvement of portions of
California and Sunset Avenues and C Street , reported that
it was the recommendation of the Committee that plans
and specifications be ordered for the improvement of California
Avenue, from F to C Streets and to provide for parkings in
those Blocks, also the improvement of Sunset Avenue, from
C to Myrtle Streets, and C Street from Sunset to California
Avenues, the improvement to consist of a 31 inch asphalt,
concrete base, with a 1-J inch 'Aarrenite Bithulithic wearing
surface. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, "
the report was accepted and the City Engineer instructed to
prepare the necessary plans and specifications in accordance
with the recommendation.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of kersfield,Cali.fornia.
ATTEST:
�_�
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California. \
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Bakersfield, California, May 11, 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council ofthe
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. May 11, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner .
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Hearing on Appeal--Assessment
List 24th. Street--Street
District No. 503.
This being the time set to continue the hearing on
appeal from the assessment levied on properties for the im-
provement of 24th. Street between M Street and Union Avenue,
known as Street District No. 503, the Council proceeded to
listen to testimony presented by Attorneys Dorsey & Campbell
on behalf of the protestants. After having done so, Councilman
Griffith of the committee appointed to investigate the assessment
reported that it was the recommendation of the committee that
the assessment be confirmed, after being corrected in accordance
with recommendations contained in City Engineer W. D.' Clarke 's
letter of April 23 and after revision of assessment Nos. 93 and
100. Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle the report of
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the committee was accepted and -the assessment confirmed by the:
following vote:
Ayes: Bain. Benson, Carlisle . Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Amendment to Motion to Confirm
Assessment as Corrected--
Street District No. 503.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle ,
the original motion to confirm the assessment as corrected
for Street District No. 503 was amended to confirm the assessment
with the following corrections.
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582
1. On sheet 1 of the original assessment to place the symbol
for dollars ($) before each of the unit. prices shovm.
2. That the quantities shown on page 1 of the original
assessment for paving and grading be changed from 198,950.10 sq.ft.
to 189,950.10 sq.ft.
3. On the 6th. page of the original assessment reference to
bd made that the maps referred to , are on file in the office
of the County Recorder of Kern County California.
4. That a transposition of figures be corrected in assessment
No. 94 and 95, i .e. that 94 be changed fnom $586.73 to $439.54,
and that 95 be changed from $506.96 to $654.15; both 'of these
assessments being shown on page No. 5 of the original assessment.
5. That assessment No. 93, amounting to $1027 .55 and 93-J,
amounting to $186 .33 be made in lieu of original assessment
No. 93 amounting to $1213.88.
6. That assessment No. 97 , amounting to $637.78 and 97a,
amounting to $378.88 be made in lieu of original assessment
No. 97 , amounting to ",,p1016 .66.
7 . That assessment No. 99, amounting to 4516.11 and 992,
amounting to $123.66 be made in lieu of original assessment
No. 99, amounting to $639.77.
8. That assessment No. 100, amounting to $2877.06 and
100f, amounting to $93.40, be madein lieu of original assessment
No. 100, amounting to 42970.46 .
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle . Carlock, Griffith, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Hearing on Assessment
Street District No. 501 .
This being the time set to listen to appeals
taken from assessments levied for certain improvements on
portions of 13th,, 14th. N. & 0 Streets and California Avenue,
known as Street District No. 1501 , and no appeal having been
Presented. upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
the assessment was confirmed as submitted.
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583
Opening Bids--Chester Lane--
Street District No. 510.
This being the time set to open bids presented to
cover the proposed improvement of Chester Lane, between Oak
Street and Oleander Avenue , known as Street District No. 510,
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Contract Awarded to Union Paving Co. ,
Street District No. 510.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
a resolution awarding contract for the improvement of Street
District No. 510, to the Union Paving Co. , was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
Approval of Map--McCoy Subdivision.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith,
a map showing a subdivision in the W.f of the N.V1.4 of the
N.w.i of Section 13, Township 29 south, Range 28 east, to be
known as the McCoy Subdivision, was approved as submitted.
Adoption of Resolution Approving
Bonds of Commissioners--Opening
F Street--Resolution of Intention
No. 507.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Benson, a
resolution entitled, "A Ri;SOLUTION APPROVING BONDS OF 11OMh1ISSIONERS
APPOINTiZ IN THE 1`d_,=..WR OF OPENING F STR,SET TO A 'ddIDTH OF SIXTY
FELT FROM T Lu 6UUThEaLY Lllli� OF PALM STRl+2T TO THE NORTIiFRLY LILT
OF BULNA VI3TA STFL&,T, IN THL CITY OF BAKERSFIELD",was �4opted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin.
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584
Petition for Electroliers.
A petition signed by the majority of property owners,
asking that alectroliers of a type similar to those on Chester
Avenue be installed on 20th. Street from G Street to Chester
Avenue. G Street from 19th. to 20th. Streets.
F Street from 19th. Street to California. Avenue.
18th. Street , from D to Cedar .Streets.
California Avenue from F Street to Oleander avenge.
Oleander Avenue from California Avenue to Brundage Lane.
18th. Street from H Street to L Street.
I Street from 17th. Street to 18th. Street.
K Street from Truxton Avenue to 19th. Street
Truxton Avenue from Chester Avenue to K Street.
17th. Street from Chester Avenue to K Street.
was read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, was
referred to the City Planning Commissioner for recommendation.
Appointment--Planning Commissioner.
The Mayor at this time , nominated Messrs. A.B.Herringtor�,
W. J. Schultz, Jas T. Grah:un, Otto Kamprath and Councilman
W.G.Bain, to serve as members 'of the Planning commission, and
upon a motion by Carlock seconded by Griffith, the foregoing
were, appointed.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Iayor of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.'
ATPi51^:
City Clerk and ex-ofEicio Clerk of the
City of Bakersfield , California.
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Bakersfield, California, May 18, 1925.
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 11clock P.M. May 18, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Griffith, Martin, Stoner,
Absent: Carlock.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 11, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Hearing on Assessment—
Jklley in Block 193, Bakersfield-
Street District No. 506.
This being the time set to listen to appeals taken
against assessment levied against properties for the improvement
of the alley running east and west through Block 193, Bakersfield
Street District No . 506 and no appeal having been taken, upon a
motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the assessment was
confirmed as submitted.
Refund of Building Permit Fee-
Robert W. Wright.
Upon a motion by Briffith,- seconded by Ioartin, the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of
; 5.50 in favor of Robert W. 'JJright, covering refund of fee paid
for building permit No. 1438, due to building not being constructed.
Acceptance of Treasurer' s
Financial Report-April, 1925.
Upon a motion by Griffith, Seconded by Benson, the
City Treasurer' s re_>ort for April, 1925, was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Government Trophies for
use in City Parks.
A communication from the Adjutant General' s office:
in Sacramento , advising the Council that the U. S. Government is
offering a number of captured war trophies for use by the Cities
of California, was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by
Carlisle , the matter was referred to the City Manager for handling.
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Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims, as audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed,
and the iluditor was instructed to issue warrants on the
Treasurer to cover same.
Proclamation Ordered re-Discussion
of Water District Board.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to" prepare a proclamation
asking the electors of the City and the Civic Organizations
to render their support in getting signatures to petitions to
the Kern County Boardof Supervisors to call an election for
the purpose of voting on the question of the disincorporation
of the Bakersfield Municipal 'dater District.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Piayor of the Uity of Baxe:rsfiel.d,C; ,lif„rnis,.
AT
Ti ST:
City Clerk and ex90 ficio Clerk of the
Council, of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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587
Bakersfield, California, Nay 25, 1925.
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 25, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner., Martin.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1925, read
and approved as read.
Protest Regarding Obstructions
in Alley through Block 395,
Bakersfield.
Messrs 1.11. Harris and S. Lamb appeared before the Council
and complained relative to buildings extending into the alley,
running east and west through Block 395, Bakersfield, between
California Avenue and 13th. Street. Upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Bain, the riatter was referred to the City Manager
for investigation.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Closing of Portions of 31st. ,K and
L Streets and Alleys in Blocks 577 and
578--Resolution of Intention No. 508.
U;,on a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
Resolution ordering the closing of portions of 31st. K and. L
Streets, and alleys in Block 577 and 578. Bakersfie. d, covered
by Resolution of Intention No. 508, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Denson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of "esolution, Diminishing
of the Width of Pine Street , between
Palm Street and Chester Lane to 60 ft.
Resolution of Intention No. 509.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, a
resolution entitled, ° A R&SOLUTION ORIL4. RING THE DIMINISHING OF
WIDTH OF PINE 6TR. 1 T 'MOM TH, dORTH;RLY LINE OF PALM STREET TO
THLej SUUTHLRLY LINe OF CH: ST7 i LAl TO SIXTY FEET, IN THE C1:TY OF
BAKdRj2IZI: , CALIFORNIA° , was adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, ] artin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
hbsent: None.
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588
Plans Re-Improvement of Portions
of California and Sunset Avenues
and C Street, Referred back to
City Engineer for Revision.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, plans
showing the contemplated improvement of portions of California
and Sunset Avenues, and C Street were referred back to the
City Engineer with instructions to include the improvement of
Sunset Avenue, from Myrtle to Oak Streets.
City Clerk Instructed to
Advertise for Roadster-Type
Automobile, for Chief of Police.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, the City
Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to cover one roadster-
type automobile for use by the Chief of Police, the bidders on
;;ame to make allowance for the turn-in of the Buick roadster,
now being used by the Chief.
City Engineer Instructed to
Secure certain 'War Trophies
for use in City Parks.
A communication from Mr. Ogden, recommending that
steps be t.-ken to secure certain war trophies from the United
States Government for use in the City Parks, was read, and upon a
motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, hr. Ogden was instructed
to make request to the proper official for the trophies mentioned
in his communication.
Adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment-No. 253 N. S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
Ordinance No. 253 N. S . amending section One of Ordinance
No. 200 N. S. providing a new method of handling permits to
maintain business establishments in the residential zone , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
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589
Corrections on Assessment for
Improvement of 24th. Street in
Street District No. 503, Approved.
The Council after having investigated the corrections
made on Assessment to cover the improvement of a certain portion
of 24th. Street, known as Street District No. 503, and same
having been found to conform to their instructions; upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the corrections were
approved by the following vote:
Ayes; 3ain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith., Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Report of City Planning Commission,
Regarding Installation of Llectroliers.
Councilman Bain of the Planning Commission submitted
a copy of the minutes of the Commissioner' s Meeting of May 19th.
in which a recommendation was made that all petitions for
electroliers on hand at the present time be granted, with the
exception of the petition covering electroliers on 18th. Street. ,
between D and Cedar Streets. the Commission also recommended,
"That the District east of F Street be considered as semi-
business district and have six standards to :the block, with the
exception of 18th. Street, from F to G Street, which shall have
three standards to the block; that F Street, south of 19th. Street
to California Avenue, and Ualifornia :;venue , west to Oleander
Avenue, whall have three standards to the block, with higher
candle power globes for the local business district near the
Santa Fe depot, if so desired; that the district west of F Street
to D Street be considered residential with three standards to
the block; " upon a motion bar Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the
Planning Commission's report was approved, andthe amity yn;gineer
was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications
to cover the installation.
5��0 hersfield, California lay 25th. 1925.
Petition for Electroliers on
I Street , between 20th. and
23rd. Street , Approved.
A petition filed by the majority of property
owners on I Street between 20th. and 23rd. Streets , asking
that electroliers be installed similar to those on Chester
.venue was presented, and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson
Benson, the City Engineer was instructed to include this
installation in the plans recommended by the Planning Commission.
Adjournment.
Upon a m tion by Benson, seconded by Oarlock, the
Council adjourned.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk o ' the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, June 1, 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall at eight o'clock P. M. June 1, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Absent: Stoner.
Due to the absence of Mayor Stoner, Councilman
Griffith acted as presiding officer. The minutes of the;
Regular Meeting of May 25th. 1925, were read and approved
as read.
Confirmation of Assessment--
Sewer District No. 505.
This being the time set for appeals to be heard
on the assessment for the construction of Sewers in Sewer
District No. 505, and no appeal having been taken, upon a
motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, the assessment was
confirmed and approved as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Stoner.
City Attorney Instructed
to prepare Order Providing
for Issuance of Bonds for
Street District No. 498.
This being the time set to hear objections to the
issuance of Street Improvement Bonds to cover the un-oaid
assessments in Street District No. 498, and no protests
having been offered, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Bain, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an order
providing for the issuance of Bonds aggregating ; 19,494.59,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None
Absent: Stoner.
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Opening Bids--Autorobile
for Chief of Police.
This being the time set to open bids to cover
the proposed purchase of an automobile for use by the
Chief of Police, upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by
Benson, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
Action on Bids for Automobile
Deferred for one 'leek.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by 1hrtin,
action on Bids for automobile to be used by the chief of
Police was deferred for one week.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Improvement of
Portions of California and
Sunset Avenues and C Street.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, a
resolution adopting plans and specifications for the
contemplated improvement of portions of California and
Sunset Avenues and C Street, known as Street District
No. 511, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson,. Carlisle , Griffith, Martin.
Noes: Bain, Carlock.
Absent: Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 511.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Benson,
Resolution of Intention No . 511, covering the contemplated
improvement of portions of California and Sunset Avenues
and C Street, known as Street District No. 511, was
adopted as read by the following vote.
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin.
Noes: None.
Absent: Stoner.
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593
Adoption of Resolution Accepting
Deedr from Virginia Brundage et. al.
for a Portion of Central Park.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson,
a Resolution entitled, " A ltLSOLUTION ACC, PTING AND ORDERING
THE RA;CORDA'iION OF TWO DEEDS EXjCUTED ON TM 18th. DAY OF
l iY 19251 BY AND BET'rdlial3 VIRGINIA S. BRUi DAGZ, FR1u�CES S.
Pr.CKaRD, LIDA S. �'D, ELLti STONER tudD I AY STARK FOX, PARTIES
OF TALI FIRST P;,RT s1ND THE CITY OF B,,Ki,RSFILLD , A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, P11RTY OF TIE& SECOND PART, " was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes; Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , Partin.
Noes: None.
Absant: Stoner.
Allowanceof 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 Bain, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, C:.:.liforni,
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
594
Bakersfield, California, June 8, 1925.
Minutes of theRegular 1jeeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. June 8, 1925.
Present: Bain,Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Mastin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular ;Meeting of June 1, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Hupmobile Eight Roadster
Purchased for Chief of Police.
This being the time set to further consider bids
placed to furnish roadster type automobile for use by the
Chief of Police , upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith,
bid placed by the Cable Motor Company, offering to furnish
one Hupmobile eight roadster for �2130.00 less a 4250.00
allowance for the 1920 Buick roadster, was accepted and all
other bids rejected.
Franchise Granted Santa Fe
Railway Company for Spur Track,
in "alley through Blocks 329
and 330, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
Santa Fe Rgillrray Company was 3ranted a franchise to construct,
operate and maintain a spur track, in the alley running east
and west through blocks 329 and 330, Bakersfield, extending the
franchise grunted on April 20, 1925, to the east line of M
Street. The franchise for the spur between M & 0 Streets is
granted with the understanding that same will not be constr-
ucted until such time as industry is located withS:n theae two
blocks.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 255 N. S.Amending
Rubbish and Garbage Regula-
tion Ordinance No.127 N. S.
Upon a :notion by Griffith, seconded by L'artin,
Ordinance No. 255 N. S. amending sections 10 and 11 of rubbiwh
and garbage regulation Ordinance No. 127 N. S. was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Oarlock, Griffith,Tdartin,Stoner.
Noes: tea: None.
Absent: None .
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Adoption of Order Providing
for the Issuance of Street Bonds
for Street District No. 498.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson, an
order providing for the issuance of Street Improvement Bonds,
prescribing the denomination of such bonds and of the interest
coupons attached thereto , covering unpaid assessments in Street
District No. 498, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered for Cement Concrete ,
Pavement ,. in the Alley through
Blocks 29,30,31 and 33,Southern
Addition.
In compliance with a. petition filed by approximately
44 per cent of the owners, upon a motion by Yartin, seconded by
Griffith, the City yngineer was instructed to prepare plans for the
paving of the alley in Blocks 29 , 30, 31 and 33, Southern addition,
with a five inch cement concrete pavement.
Dr. P. J. Cuneo,Appointed a
Member of Mosquito Abatement Board.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, City
Health Officer, Dr. P. J. Cuneo, was appointed a member of Mosquito
Abatement Board.
Adoption of Plans and Spec.ifi-
cations--Server District No. 512.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion adopting plans and specifications for the construction of
sewers in a district to be known as Sewer District No. 512, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes;Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Corlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
!Toes: None.
Absent : None.
596 June 8, 1925
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 512.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin,
Resolution of Intention No. 512, covering the contemplated
construction of sewers in that portion of the City, between
Brundage Lane and Bank Street, west of Oleander Avenue to C
Street, was adopted as read by the following voter
"yes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report for May 1925.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson,
the City Treasurer's Financial Report for May 1925, was
accepted and ordered placed on file .
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for Curbs and Sidewalks, on
Blanche Street.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and speci-
fications for the construction of curbs and sidewalks on
Blanche Street , where not already in.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of-theCity of Bakersfield,Californial
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City Clerk Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
C. lifornia.
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Bakersfield, California, June 15, 1925.
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. X. June 15 , 1925.
Present: Bain, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson.
Minutes of the Regular fleeting of June 8 ,. 1925,
read and approved as read.
Committee Appointed--East
Bakersfield Public Ownership
of Water.
It having been brought to the attention ofthe
Council that a movement is on foot to take the necessary
steps to acquire Water facilities to serve the East side
of the City, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
the Mayor was requested to Eppoint a committee of three to
cooperate by giving any necessary aid and assistance. The
Mayor appointed Councilmen Griffith, Bain and Carlock.
Adoption of Plans and Spec-
ifications for Paving Alleys in
Southern Addition--Street District
No. 513.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
plans and specifications for the proposed improvement of
the Alleys in Blocks 29, 30, 31 and 33, Southern Addition,
known as Street District No. 513, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
598
June 15, 1925.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 513.
Upon a motion by Carlisle ,seconded by Martin,
Resolution of Intention No. 513. entitled, "RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION TO IMPROVE- THE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 29 , 30, 31 AND 330
SOUTHERN ADDITION, IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOBIN AS STREET DISTRICT
NO. 513, IN TI-LL CITY OF BAP 31,'ILIL, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted
as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Caflock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson.
Contract for Audit of City
Books and Accounts Awarded
J. Arthur Greenfield & Co .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
the Audit of the City Books and Accounts for `the six month
periods ending June 30th. 1925, said December 31 , 1925 , was
awarded to J. Arthur Greenfield & Co. Certified Accountants,
for the sum of $6o0.00.
Refund Granted 0. M. Abbott--
1925 Personal Property Tax.
Upon a motion by Ida.rtin, seconded by Griffith,
0. M. Abbott, was granted a refund of �4.98, due to erro-
neous assessment on autumobile and household furniture,
which was not in the City of Bakersfield on the I.irst Monday
in lZarch 1925.
Acceptance of Invitation
from Elks to Participate
in Dedication Exercises for
New post Office.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
the invitation extended by the Bakersfield Lodge No . 266 ,
B.P.O. Elks, to participate in the dedication exercises
for the new Post Office on Saturday June 20, was accepted.
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Tune 15 , 1925.
599
Action on Matter of Band
Concerts Deferred for one \leek.
A communication from Bakersfield Camp No. 460,
71oodmen of the World, advocating a series of Band Concerts,
was presented and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Carlock, action on same was deferred for one week.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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 Griffith, seconded by C .rlock,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakers'field,Calfforni<a.
O
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
690
Bakersfield,California. June 22, 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield,California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. June 22, 1925.
Present: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
absent: Benson.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 15th. 1925,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Overruling Protests-- r
Street District No. 511.
This being the time set to hear protests
against the contemplated improvement of certain portions
of California and Sunset Avenues and C Street, known as
Street District No. 511, the Council proceeded to consider
a protest filed by the owners of 38.29 per cent of the
area of the District. A number of verbal protests were
also heard by the Council at this time , and after con-
sideration, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Carlisle , a Resolution overruling all protests was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: Martin.
Absent : Benson.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Improvement of Street District
No. 511 and Calling for Bids
on the lJork.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith,
a Resolution ordering* the improvement of Street District
No. 511 and asking for bids to b e opened at 8 o 'clock P. M'
Aonday July 6, 1925, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith„ Stoner.
ti
Noes: lZartin.
Absent : Benson.
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June 22, 1925.
Proposal of Woodmen of
the World re-Band Concerts.
This being the time set to further consider
proposal presented by Bakersfield Camp No . 460, 'Noodmen
of the World, relative to a series of Band Concerts,
upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the request
was denied, due to lackof funds.
Refund of 1925 Personal Property
Tax, granted A. A. Raines.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
petition presented by A. A. Raines asking for a refund
of $1.30, due to erroneous assessment of 1925 , personal
property,, was granted and the City Auditor instructed
to issue a warrant to cover.
Request for Cancellation
of 1921 Real Tax, Denied.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
a request presented by J. H. AcNaughton, asking for the
cancellation of 1921 tax on real estate, due to failure
to file exemption, was denied.
IsaVance of Warrant Authorized
for Freight on Government
War Trophies.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock,
the City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the;
sum of $26.37 to cover prepayment of freight on Government
'War Trophies allotted to the City of Bakersfield.
Petition Presented Requesting
the Condemnation of Property
for opening Alley Xorth from
Blanche Street, in Blocks 24
and 24-9", Southern Addition.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
a petition presented by property owners, asking that an
Alley be opened north from Blanche Street, 100 feet west
from H Street, was referred to the City Manager and City
Engineer for recommendation.
602
Tune 22., 1925.
Transfer og Funds to
Cash Basis Fund.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by 3aim, the
City Auditor was instructed to transfer the stun of �6,850.00,
from the General to the Cash Basis Fund.
Appointment of 'Welfare
Commission.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
the following were appointed Welfare Commissioners to serve
the City for a period of two years, ending ,�pril 30, 1927:
'Ward Commissioner
1 Iirs. Margaret Stroble.
2 Arthur Curran.
3 Charlea cVebster.
4 Mrs. F. N. Sawyer.
5 E. E. Long.
6 W. H. Cooley
7 I:rs. Ada Harman
Adjournment.
Upin a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield California.
ATT. S'P:
City Clerk and ex-off ✓ficic Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, June 29 , 1925.
Mimutes of the Regular Fleeting of the Council of
the City of Bakersfield, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall c.t eiSht o 'clock P. I . June 29 , 1925 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,IvIartin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
P,inutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Adontion of Resolution
Ordering Construction of
Sewers in Sewer District
No. 512.
This btring the time set to receive and hear
protests against the conterrols.ted construction of sewers
in a District known as Sewer District No. 512, and no
protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle ,
seconded by Griffith, a resolution ordering the work and
asking for sealed bids on same was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes:Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,N;a.rtin,Stoner.
Noes : bone.
Absent: None.
Resources of City Offered
the U. S. Government for
National Defense Day, July
r a , 1925.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
the City Corporation Yard wags offered for use by the 365th.
U. S. Idotor Transport, and the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a resolution offering the resources of the City
of Bakersfield to the Government for National Defense day,
July 4 , 1925.
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June 29 . 1925.
Adoption of Plans and Spec-
ifications for Electroliers
on Oleander and California Avenues,Etc .
Street District No. 514.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
Plans and Specifications covering the fro 'osed installation
of 141 electroliers on portions of Oleander, Cali.fcrnia
and other Streets, known as Street District No. 514, was
adoT,ted as read by the following vote :
Ayes : Bain,Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Gr .ffith,7'!.Lrtin, Stoner.
Noes: hone.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention ITo. 514.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle ,
Resolution of Intention TO. 514, covering the ?ro_:osed
installation of Electroliers in a District known as
Street District No. 514, was adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, lartin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: hone.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 515, Closing
of a Portion of Pearl Street.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith,
Resolution of Intention ITo. 515, covering the p:co ;osed
closing of that portion of Pe :.rl Street, between Baker
and King Streets, was adopted as re .d by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Ce.rlock,Griifith,L:c.rtin, Stoner.
Noes: ITone.
Absent: None.
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June 29, 1925.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered for Construction of
VIater i.a.ins in East Bakersfield.
A petition signed by a number of property owners ,
requesting the Council to take the necessary steps to construct
water mains to be used mainly for fire protection in a district
bounded by Union Avenue , Inyo , Lake and Humboldt Streets, was
presented, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare the necessary plans
and specifications.
Recommendation from Civic
Commercial Association Relative
to Milk Inspection by City
Authorities.
A letter addressed to the, Council by the Civic Commercial
Association, advising of a Resolution recently adopted by the
Association, advocating milk inspection by City Authorities, w. s
read and upon a motion by Benson, seconded 'oy P+:artin, the communication
was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, cIL.irns;,
as -.udited by the Finance Committee, were allowed, and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover s_.me.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock„ seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,California.
City Clerk and ex-oofficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of 3-her Sf4 eld,
California.
606
Bakersfield, California, July 6, 1925.
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 6, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carloek.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 29, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids Street District
No. 511, Portions of California
and Sunset Avenue and C Street.
This bedng the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of certain portions of California and
Sunset Avenue and C Street, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Carlisle , all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
Contract Awarded to Union
Paving Co.--Street District No. 511.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith,
a resolution awarding contract to the Union Paving Co.
covering the improvement of certain portions of California
and Sunset Avenues and C Street, known as Street District
No. 511, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Protest Allowed against Improve-
ment of Alley in Southern Addition--
Street District No. 513.
This being the time set to hear protests against
the contemplated improvement of Alley in the Southern Addition,
between Orange and Maple Streets, known as Street District
No. 513, the Council proceeded to consider protests filed
by 55.12 per cent of the owners of the area of thedi.strict.
After having done so , upon a motion by Benson, seconded by
Martin, the protest was allowed and the work ordered abandoned.
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607
Opening Bids for Official Adver-
tising, Fiscal -Year Ending dune 30, 1926.
This being the time set to ppen bids to cover the
Official Advertising of the City for the Fiscal Year ending
June 30, 1926, upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded byGriffith,
the bids were opened with the following result:
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Daily Report 30 30 30
Bakersfield Morning Echo 35 34 30
Bakersfield Californian 50 40 40
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, action
on the above mentioned bids was deferred for one week for
consideration.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 516--Opening an
Alley through Blocks 24 and
24-f, Southern Addition.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, resolution
of Intention NR. 516 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION 110 OPEN
AN ALLEY THROUGH BLOCKS 24 AND 24:1F, SOUTHERN AUDITION, FROM THE
NORTHERLY LIN&- OF BLANCHE STREET NORTHERLY THROUGH SAID BLOCK
24 AND 24j TO THL+' NORTIERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 24j, AND !iESTERLY
THROUGH BLOCK 24f FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALLEY %ESTERLY TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF
SAID BLOCK 24j, IN THE, CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, " was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Carlock.
City Manager James Ogden
Granted 12 days Leave of
Absence.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, PY.r.
James Ogden, dity Manager, was granted a 12 days leave of
absence, beginning July 10, 1925.
60S July 6 , 1925.
Adjournment.
Upon a motionby Benson, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California
City Clerk and ex-officio lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield.California, July 13, 1925. "
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 13, 1925.
i
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
City Clerk Instructed to
Re-advertise for Bids for
Official Advertising. .
This being the time set to again consider bids placed
covering the Official Advertising of the City for the Fiscal
year ending June 30, 1926 , upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Benson, all bids received were rejected, and the City Clerk
instructed to advertise for new bids.
Adoption of Resolution
Abandoning Proceedings
District No. 513.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
Resolution entitled, " RNSOLUTION ABAIZONINGALL PROCEDDINGS
FOh PROPOSi:u STREr:T IMPROVEIMTS IN S "T DISTRICT NO. 513,
IN T a CITY OF B,dC5RSFI3LD, CALIFORNIA, " was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absentt None.
City Treasurer Granted
Leave of Absence.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
City Treasurer,D. W.Stilwell, was granted a leave of absence
for two weeks beginning July 10„ 1925.
610 July 13, 1925.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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.
Councilman W. J. Carlisle
Granted Leave of Absence.
Upon a motion by Griffith. seconded by Martin,
Councilman W. J. Carlisle was granted a 60 days leave of
absence, beginning July 14, 1925.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
i
Mayor of the City of B sfield,Cal.if.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, July 20, 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. July 20, 1925.
Present : Bain. Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin. Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 13, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Contract for Official Adver-
tising for Period Ending
June 30, 1926 , Awarded Bakers-
field Morning macho.
This being the time set to again open bids to cover
Official Advertising for the Fiscal Year, ending June 30th.1926 ,
the bids were opened with the following result:
First Second Subsequent
Insertion Insertion Insertions
Bakersfield Morning macho 32 30 28
Daily Report 26 26 26
Bakersfield Californian 50 50 50
After consideration, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith,
the contract was awarded to the Bakersfield Morning macho by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Opening -Bids--Sewer
District No. 512.
This being the timeset to open bids received to cover
the proposed construction of sewers in the Goode and Oleander
Park Tracts, lmown as Sewer District No. 512, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Carlock, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
61 `vw July 20 , 1925.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Stroud Bros--Sewer
District No. 512.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, a
Resolution awarding the Contract to Stroud Bros. for the;
construction of Sewers in the Goode and the Oleander Park
Tracts, known as Sewer District No. 512, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Garlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Installation
of Electroliers and
Asking for Bids in
Street District No.514.
This being the time set to receive protests
against the installation of electroliers in Street District
No. 514, and no protests having been presented, upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a Resolution
ordering the work and asking for bids wasadopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock. Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : Carlisle.
Mayor and City Clerk Author-
ized to Execute an Agreement
with S. P. Go. to Maintain a
Highway known as James Street.
Upon a motion by Griffith. seconded by Benson,
the Mayorand City Clerk were authorized and instructed to
execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Bakersfield
with the S. P. Company, wherein the S. P. Company grants
to the City of Bakersfield the right to construct and main-
tain a highway on certain property belonging to the Railway
Company, and forming a part of what is known as James Street.
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Committee Appointed to Invest-
igate and Report on Proposed
Fireman's Relief Ordinance.
In compliance with a request by City Manager,
James Ogden, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
the Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of three
to work in conjunction with the City Manager and City
Attorney to consider plans for the adoption of an ordinance
providing a Fireman's Relief Fund. The Mayor appointed
Councilmen Bain, Benson and Martin.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
Mayer of the City of Bakers sfield,Cali.fornia
AVMST:
City Clerk and ex-of io Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
614
Bakersfield, California, July 27, 1925.
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 27 , 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absent : Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Order Providing;
for Issuance of Street Im-
provement Bonds--Street
District No. 503.
This being the time set to hear protests
against the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments
for the improvement of a portion of 24th. Street, known
as Street District No. 503, and no protests having been
presented, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith,
an Order providing for the issuance of bonds aggregating
the sum of $ 28,657 .97 was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain. Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle .
A Petition Presented by the
Santa Ye Railway Company,
Asking for a Permit to Con-
struct, Operate & Maintain a
Spur Track Across S. Street.
A petition presented by the Santa Fe Railway
Company, asking for a permit to construct , operate and
maintain a Spur Track across S Street. was readand `upon
a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, action on
same was deferred =Ltil the Regular Meeting of the
Council to be held Monday August 31, 1925.
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615
Proceedings Relative to Opening
of Alley in Blocks 24 & 24J,
Southern Addition, Resolution
of Intention No. 516, Abandoned.
Mr. S. A. Jarrell, the owner of that piece of
property in Blocks 24 & 24-J Southern Addition, which is
proposed to be condemned and opened asap alley under Res-
olutian of Intention No. 516, appeared before the Council
and protested the work. After some consideration, upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, all proceedings
were abandoned and the City Attorney instructed to prepare
the necessary resolution abandoning.
Offer to Sell Land to: City
of Bakersfield, East of
Beale Park Site.
An offer presented by Mrs. L.C. Bergman to
transfer to the City two parcels of land, each 132 X 604
feet, adjoining Beale Park on the east for the sum of
$21,500.00, was read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Martin, the matter was laid over for consideration.
Committee Appointed to
Investigate Firemen Working
at other Occupations.
A communication addressedto the Council by
City Manager , James Ogden, requesting that a committee be
appointed to investigate relative to Firemen working at
other occupations, was read and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Martin, the Mayor was requested to appoint a
committee of three to investigatethe matter. The Mayor
appointed Councilmen Ma.rtin,Griffith- and Carlock,
61_6 July 27 , 1925.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith. seconded by Martin,
claims, as audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed,
and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants an the
Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
the Council adjourned.
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Mayor of theCityof Bakersfield, California..
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of tr.e City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California,. August 3, 1925 .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfiei d, California, held in the Council Chambercff
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. August 3, 1925.
Present: Bain. Benson,Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 27, 1925 ,
read and approved.
Opening Bids--Electroliers
Street District No. 514.
This being the time set to receive bids to cover the
proposed installation of electroliers in Street District No .
514, upon a motion by Griffith.seconded by Bain, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on $lectrolier Bids,
Street District No. 514 ,
Deferred for one Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
action on bids covering the proposed installation of electroliers
in Street District No. 514, was deferred for one week for
consideration.
Adoption of Resolution
Abandoning Proceedings in
Street District No. 516.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
a resolution abandoning all proceedings taken in the matter of
the proposed improvement of Street District No. 516, covering
the opening of an alley in Block 24 and 24-f, Southern Addition,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes.- Bain, Benson, Carlock. Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Carlisle.
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August 3, 1925.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report--June , 1925.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Treasurer's report for the month of June 1925 , was
accepted and ordered placed an file.
Adoption of Taxation
Ordinance N0.256 N. S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, Ordi-
nance No. 256 N. S. entitled, "AN ORDINANCE LEVYING UPON THE
A3SES5.iZ VALUATION OF THi: T_VkABLE PROPERTY IN '21-M CITY OF
13AL".'RSFIELD; A RATE OF TAXATION UPON EACH HUND hD DOLLARS OF
VALUATION FOR Tldr FISC_3L YEAR BB]GIIZING JULY 1ST ,1925, AND
_&NDIHG JUNE 30'Lh. 1926. 1 was adopted as read by the follow
ing vpte :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith,
the Council adjourned.
U
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Calif
ATTEST:
City Jerk and ex- ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, Aug. 10, 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Iuteeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. August 10, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle , Martin.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Rejection of Electrolier
Bids--Street District No. 514.
This being the time set to further consider
bids received to cover the proposed installation of elec-
troliers in Street District No . 514, upon a motion by Bain,
seconded by Griffith, all bids received were rejected and the
City Clerk instructed to advertise for new bids to bd opened
August 24 , 1925 , by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Carlisle , Ioiartin.
Proposed Widening of F Street ,
Between Palm & Buena Vista Streets,
Resolution of Intention No. 507 ,
Abandoned.
A Report submitted by Commissioners Lightner and
Nighbert , showing benefits and damages sustained in the pro-
posed widening of F Street , covered by Resolution of Intention
No . 507 , was submitted as was also a minority report by
Commissioner Kelly. After some discussion, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Bain, the proposed work was abandoned
and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a suitable
resolution to cover, by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle , I stirs.
620
August 10, 1925 .
Adoption of Plans and Spec-
ifications for Electroliers
on I Street, Between 20th. &
23rd Streets in Street District
No . 517 .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a
Resolution adopting plans and specifications covering the
proposed installation of Electroliers on I Street , between
20th. & 23rd. Streets, known as Street District No . 517, was
enacted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None. ,
Absent : Carlisle , Martin.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 517 .
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, Resolu-
tion of Intention No . 517 , covering the proposed installation
of electroliers on I Street , between 20th. and 23rd. Streets,
known as Street District No. 517 , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle, Martin.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordinance No. 257 N. S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
Ordinance No . 257 N.S. entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE
C OLdP.WNSAT ION Or' WRTAIN OFFICERS AND EI„"PLOYA&S OF THE CITY OF
�3AKERSFLZD AID REP1;,%LIWG ORDINANCES NOS. 235 NEV SERIES ,
237 HL11W SSRIi+:S AND 245 NEW SERIES AND ALL ORDINANCES AIv'D PARTS
OF ORDINANCES Ala hl)ATORY THEREOF OR IN CONFLICT 111 RIEVIITH, " was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent; Carlisle, Martin.
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August 10, 1925 .
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report of July 1925 .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, the
City Treasurer's Financial Report for the _aonth of July 1925 ,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk Ordered to Advertise
for Bids for One 1,000 Ballon
Pumping Engine.
In compliance with a 'request by City Manager
Ogden, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the City
Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish the
City with one, One Thousand Gallon pumping engine for use
in the fire Department .
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by "friffith, 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 Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Ordinance Relative to
City Employees Relief Fund.
Councilman Bain of the Committee appointed to
investigate the advisability of providing a relief fund for.
City i+imploye:es, reported that it was the recommendation of the
Committee that the City Council adopt an Ordinance providing
that is cases where City Employees are injured and compelled
to lose time while on duty, the City will pay to the injured
employee an amount equal to the sum which heviould have re-
ceived had he been on duty continually, less the amount paid
him under the State compensation act. Upon a motion by Bain,
seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare an Ordinance covering, and submit same to the Council
for their consideration.
622 August 10, 1925.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Resolution of Inten-
tion to widen F. Street to a
Uniform Width of 60 Feet ,
Between Palm & Buena Vista
Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution
of Intention proposing to widen F Street, between Palm
and Buena Vista Streets to a uniform width of 60 Feet.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson,
the Council adjourned.
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Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California.
AT'PF,ST:
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City Clerk and ex-offici6 Clerk of the
Council of the Ci �.y of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, Aug. 17 , 1925.
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. Aug. 17, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular Yeeting of Aug. 10 1925, .read
and approved as read..
Permit Granted to Hold Fiesta
and Trade Sales Week Celebration,
.East Bakersfie ld.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, the
11erchants of East Bakersfield were granted a permit to hold a
Fiesta and Trade Sales Celebration September 14 to 19 , 1925.
Adoption of Pegolution
Abandoning Proceedings--
Resolution of Intention No . 507.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a
resolution abandoning all proceedings for the proposed opening
of F Street , between Palm and Buena Vista Streets, under
Resolution of Intention No . 507 , was adopted as read by thefollow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle .
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 518 re-opening
F Street, between Palm and
Buena Vista Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
Resolution of Intention No. 518 entitled, "RL+ SOLU'TION OF INTENTION
TO OFLN Fz ST '1z'T, IN TH& CITY OF BlUaRSFIELD, TC A WIDTH OF 60
FLI"'T, FROM ThE SOJTIIERLY LINR OF PALM STRb:ET TO THE NORTITLRLY
LIPil; OF BUENA VISTA S'TRL' � T" , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Carlisle.
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Aug. 17 , 1925.
City Auditor Instructed to
Issue a Warrant for 1924 Del-
inquent Street Assessment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
City Auditor was authorizedand instructed to issue a warrant
in the sum of $34 .62 in favor of D. W. Stilwell, City Treas-
urer, in payment of delinquent 1924 Public Improvement
assessment on the East 22 feet of Lot 4 , Block 232, Bakersfield,
this property having been acquired by the City.
City Auditor Instructed to Issue
Narrant to cover 1924 Delinquent
Street Improvement Assessment ,
under 1915 Bond Act.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
in the sum of $1356.51 in favor of D. W. Stilwell, City Treas-
urer, to cover 1924 delinquent public improvement assessments
levied under the 1915 Bond Act.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered for the Improvement
of Sunset Avenue, between
Myrtle and Oak Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and spec-
ifications for the improvement of Sunset Avenue, between
Myrtle and Oak Streets, by laying of a pavement to consist
of a 3-j inch asphalt concrete base with a li inch. Warrenite
top.
City Clerk Granted a
10 Days Leave of Absence.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
City Clerk, V. Van Riper, was granted a 10 days leave of
absence beginning August 24th. 1925.
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Aug. 17 , 1925. 625
Committee Appointed to In-
vestigate Merits of Motor
Driven Pumping Engine.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to investi-
gate the merits of the different makes of motor driven pumping
engines for use in the Fire Department. The Mayor appointed
Councilmen Garlock, Bain and Martin as the Committee.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, California. '
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio lerthe
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
626 Bakersfield, California Aug. 24, 1925.
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. 11'. Aug. 24 , 1925 .
Present: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular P.ieeting of Aug. 17 , 1925 ,
read and approve¢ as read.
Opening Bids--Electroliers ,
Street District No. 514.
This being the time set to again receive bids to
cover the proposed installation of electroliers in Street
District No.514 , upon an motion by Griffith, seconded by
Bain, all bids received were publicly opened , examined and
declared.
Action on Electrolier Bids,
Street District No. 514,
Deferred for one Week.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
action on bids covering the proposed installation of elec-
troliers in Street District No. 514 , was deferred for one
week for consideration.
Opening Bids--Fire Depart-
ment Pumping Engine.
This being the time set to receive bids to cover
the proposed purchase of a pumping engine for use by the
Fire Department, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared,.
Action on Bids--Pumping Engine .
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, con-
tract to furnish a 1,000 Gal. pumping engine for use in the
Fire Department was awarded the American La France Co . for the
sum of :13,000.00. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
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August 24 , 1925.
Adoption of Plans & Speci-
fications Street District
No. 519--Sunset Avenue .
Upon a motion by Griffith., seconded by Martin,
a resolution adopting plants and specifications for the
improvement of Sunset Avenue , between Myrtle & Oak Streets,
known as Street District No. 519, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,. Carlock, Griffith , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No . 519.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
Resolution of Intention No. 519 entitled, " RESOLUTION OF
I�,'i' TION TO IMPROVE S'TPEET DISTRICT NO. 519 IN THE CITY
OF BAKuBSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, AND TC ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT
i'ILU-Ut YOR" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None
-i'.bsent: Benson, Carlisle.
:xchange Club Granted $100.00
A communication from W. J. Haberfelde, C. A. Barlow
and Homer Katze of the Exchange Club was read, asking for the
SUM of �100.00 to be used for advertising purposes in the
sending of Kean County' s first bale of prize cotton to the
State Fair at Sacramento , to San Francisco and later to the
Exchange Club' s Convention at Detroit. After some consideration,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the sum of
$100.00 was allowed, and the Auditor was instructed to
,o
issue warrant to cover same.
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628 August 24 , 1925.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith , 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.
Report of "Water Committee.
Councilmen Griffith , Bain and Oarlock, of the
Committee ap,-,.,ointed to investigate the 'd'later conditions
of East Bakersfield, recommended that same be referred to
City Manager Jame. Ogden, City Attorney E. F. Brittan, and
City Engineer V1. D. Clarke for recommendation. Upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the motion was carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
:adjournment.
Upon a notion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the C i iyj__;T B :ersfield, California.
i''TL;�T�`'//
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
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Bakersfield, California, Aug. 31 1925.
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. Aug. 31, 1925.
Present: Bain, Carlock, Griffith., Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle .
Minutes of the Regular ILeeting of August 24, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Award-
ing the Contract for Electroliers
in Street District No. 514 to
Robinson Electric.
This being the time set to further consider bids
received to cover the proposed installation of electroliers in
Street District No. 514, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Bain, a resolution awarding the contract to Robinson
Electric at the price naraed in its bid was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering the Installation
of Electroliers in Street
District No. 517 and Calling
for Bids.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated installation of electroliers on I Street,
between 20th . & 23rd. Streets known as Street District No. 517 ,
and no protests having been presented, uppn a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Martin, a resolution ordering the work and asking
for bids was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Benson, Carlisle.
630 August 31, 1925.
Franchise Granted the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Pe Railway Co .
for a Spur Track across S Street.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe aailway Company, its successors
and assigns, were granted a Franchise to lay down, construct ,
operate and maintain a spur track across S Street as indicated
in red on blueprint submitted with the application and on file
in the office of the City Clerk. Smch track being more partic-
ularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point in the intersection of the
west line of S Street with, the north line of 15th.
Street , thence southeasterly on a 12 degree and
30 minute curve concave southwesterly a distance of
86.26 feet to a point in the east line of: S Street ,
said point being 25. 34 feet south from the north
line of 15th. Street.
Acceptance of Deed from Santa Pe
Railway Company, for a portion of
Lots 9 & 10, Block 401a, Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, a reso-
lution accepting that certain deed dated July 28th. 1925 whereby the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company conveys to the City
of Bakersfield the northerly portion of Lots 9 & 10, Block 401a
B akersfield for Street purposes was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain , Carlock, Griffith , Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Benson , Carl-isle .
Petition Presented to Narrow
Alley in Blocks 180 & 181 Godey
Tract , from 33 to 20 Feet.
A Petition signed by property owners concerned requesting;
that steps be taken to narrow the alley running east and west
through Blocks 180 & 181 Godey Tract , form its present width of
33 feet to 20 feet , was presented and upon a motion by Bain,
seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to the City Yanager
and the City Engineer for recommendation.
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City Clerk Instructed to
Advertise for Bids for Paint-
ing Exterior of City Hall.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the
City Clerk was instructed to call for bids for painting the
exteriob of the City Hall, the bids to be opened September
pith. 1925.
City Auditor Instructed to
Issue Warrants to Carrie L.
Woodside & Stroud Bfos. for
Union Avenue Subway Damages.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith,
the City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants
,to Carrie L. Woodside in the sum of $500.00 and Stroud Bros. in
the sum of $100.00 for damages sustained by the separation of grades
at the Union Avenue Santa Fe crossing in compliance with recent
ruling of California State Railroad Commission.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
BGayor of the C' of Bakersfi �Calif.
.iTT cST.
City Clerk and ex-offi io Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield , California, Sept. 8, 1925 .
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. Ii. Sept. 8 1925.
Present : Bain, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Iuartin.
Absent ; Benson, Stoner.
Councilman Griffith assumed the chair of presiding
officer in the absence of Payor Stoner.
Minutes of the Regular I.Geeting of ,`.ugust 31, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Acceptance of Certified
Accountants Report of Audit
for Period Jan. 1 to June 30, 1925 .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, a report
submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Co. covering an audit of the
City Books and Accounts for the six month period ending June 30 ,
1925 was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Approval of Assessment Diagram-
Sewer District No . 512.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin,
assessment diagram for Sewer District 110. 512 was approved as
submitted by the Superintendent of Streets.
Cancellation of 1924 Taxes
on a Portion of Lot 4, Block
232, Acquired by the City.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to cancel 1924 assessment
No. 209a, shown on page 2 of the 1924 delinquent roll , covering
tax assessment on the east 22 feet of Lot 4, Block 232 acquired
by the City of Bakersfield in November 1924.
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September 8, 1925. 633
AllQ'nance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, claims,
as audited by the Finance Committee, were alloyed, 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.
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Layor of the City of Bakersfield , California.
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
634 Bakersfield , California, Sept. 14 , 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. I. Sept. 14 , 192:i.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Ma.rtin ,Stoner.
Absent : None .
Minutes of the Regular I„eeting of Sept. 8, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids for ylectroliers
in Street District No. 517 .
This being the time set to open bids tocover the
proposed installation of electroliers on I Street , between
20th. & 23rd. Streets , known as Street District No. 517 , upon
a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, all bids received
were publicly opened, e._amined and decic,red.
Adoption cf Resolution Awarding
Contract to Robinson Electric
for 'electroliers in Street
District No. 517.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by P- artin, resolution
awarding contract for the installation of electroliers in Street
District No. 517 to Robinson :electric , was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Iuartin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
lbsent: :vone.
Bids for City Hall Painting
Laid over for one 'vieek.
This being the time set to receive bids to cover the
proposed painting of the City Hall, bid received from A. J.
Ferguson to cover the work a�- s considered and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Benson, action on same was referred for
one week.
1�121�2
Sept. 14 , 1925. 635
Adoption of Resolution Order-
ing Construction of Improver.)ents
on Sunset Avenue , between Ijyrtle
& Oak Streets, Street District
No . 519.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of Sunset Avenue , between Myrtle and
Oak k;treet, known as Street District No. 519, and no protests havirg
been presented, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle , a
resolution ordering the work and asking for bids was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, 3enson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Icartin, Stoner.
Noes: !done.
Absent : Phone.
Proposed. Decoration of Gity
Streets During County Fair deek.
A.r. Angus Crites appeared before the Council and
requested that a sum of money be expended to cover the decoration
of the main streets of the City during Kern County Fair Week, and
upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith., the City Manager
was instructed to ascertain the cost and other details, reeE;arding
the matter and to report his findings to the Council at the next
regular meeting.
adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Closing of a Portion of Pearl
Street--Resolution of Intention No. 515.
Upon,a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a
Resolution ordering the closing of a certain portion of Pearl
Street under Resolution of Intention No. 515 , was adopted as
read by thefolloi:ring vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Storer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
636 Sept. 14, 1925.
Adoption of Salary Ordi-
nance No. 258 N. S.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, Salary
Ordinance No . 258 N. S. amending Ordinance No. 257 11. S. to
provide for salaries to be allowed City Hall janitors and telephone
operators in the Fire Department was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
:adoption of Employees Relief
Ordinance No. 259 N. S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
Ordinance No. 259 N. S. entitled, °AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE
CO1al'ORT, HL,;ALTH, 6,LLJ, iY _LvD ( L,.L, R,L ! 'L1' OF TIC`+' uI PLOYL',+.'S OF
ILI CITY OF BAELi'R6FI1Zl), 313 .aJVa;C' INU Tlit INJURIES OR ILLN";SS,
:_U6I1IG LHL DISABILITY OF :I LOYi&S IN THE COURSI; OF '11LIIR _&10LOY-
YErf , CREAT1_hG i. LIABILITY ON THE PART OF THE: CITY OF B;MRSPIIH,D
Ihiut SP_;CTIVS OF THE FAULT OF ANY P.iuRTY: Di0,SCRIBI-_ G THE ALOUNT OF
COICO ; �S,.'iION TO B;' Y:.ID IN C.ISE OF SUCII LIABILITY, AND PRESCRIBING
' HE "THODS BY UhICH SUCH PAY1UeNT Bi; MAD&, %WHICH ORDINANCE IS TO
SUPPLEILINT AND ADD TO 'TFi:; PROVISIONS OF 'THE 'JORYJ,�u1N'S COMPENSATION,
IIiSUR_SvC sU'Ql S: 11'21 ACT OF 1917 AIM ALL '1;ZLT.mDI NTS TH RE , TO , AND
R, Py=YG ;,LL ORDII�AiCi;S _1 D PA1 TS OF ORDINANC.• S IN COiVFLICT
HER ;iIITH" , was adoj)ted as read by the f ollowing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Acceptance of Treasurer 's
Financial Report for the
Month of August , 1925.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Treasurer 's financial report for the month of Eiugust 1925 ,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Sept. 14, 1925. 637
Proposed Closing of Portions
of Streets in Alleys Adjacent
to yast Truxtun Avenue.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the Mayor
was requested to appoint a committee of three to investigate with
the City ;Tanager and the City Engineer the advisability of closing
portions of Streets and Alleys adjacent to Last Truxtun Avenue.
the Mayor arpointed Councilmen $ain, 3enson and Carlisle.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, the
Council adjourned.
G�
Mayor of the City of Bakers ield,California.
a TLST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.
638
Bakersfield, California, Sept . 21 „ 1925.
I6inutes of the Regular B.eeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California , held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall at: eiLtt o 'cloci P. Y. Sept . 21 , 1925 .
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , C,_.rlock, Griffith, Eartin, Stoner.
Absent: hone .
Minutes of the Regular Leeting of Sept . 14 , 1925 ,
read and -;_approved ns read.
Acceptance of A.J.FerLuson' s
Bid for P"inting City Ball .
This being the time set to further consider bid
placed to cover the painting of the exterior of the City Hall,
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, bid rle_ced by
A. J. Ferguson, known as alternate bid "B" in the amount of
AVO.00, was accepted.
Offer of B. C. Jones of Property
in Block F. Lowell Addition for
Park Pur poses.
An offer submitted by B. C. Jones of land situated in
Block F Lowell Addition for Park purposes was presented and
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Yartin, the matter
was laid over for two weeks for consideration.
City I:anager —uthorizedto
Expend up to 0250. 00 to Deco-
rate City Streets for County
Fair Week.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by ILart:in, the City
15nager o ns authorized to expend up to , 250. 00 for the purpose
of decorating certain City Streets during Kern County Fair
Week.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motionby Griffith , seconded by Carl.ock,
claims, as audited by the Finance Committee , were allowed,
and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treas-
urer to cover sane.
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Sept. 21, 1925. 639
Proposed Closing of Portions
of Streets & 2.11eys i:djacent
to last Truxtun Avenue.
Councilman Bain, of tie Committee appointed to in-
vestigate the advisability of closing certain portions of
Streets and Alleys in the vicinity of Last Truxtun Avenue ,
reported that it was the recommendation of the Committee that
the Streets and Alleys be closed , and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by lArtin, the report was accepted and the City
Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary Resolution of
Intention to cover.
Proposed Narrowing of Alley in
Blocks 180 & 181, Godey Tract.
Upon a motion by Griffith., seconded by Bain, the
City attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of In-
tention to cover the diminishing of the width of the Alley
running east and west throuOh Blocks 180 and 181, Godey Tract ,
from 33 to 20 feet.
Adjournment.
Upon a notion by Bain, seconded by Carlsle , the
Council adjourned.
or of the City o:C ar;e :sf iel d , California.
ALiya :
City Clerk and e -o ficio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field , California.
6 4 0 Bakersfield , C>.lifornia, Oct. 5 , 1925.
Yinutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Ball at eight o 'clock P. 1. Oct . 5 , 1925.
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Sept . 21 , 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Confirmation of Assessment--
Sewer District No. 512.
This being the time set to hear protests against
assessments levied for the inst.;llation of sewers in Sewer
District No. 512 , and no protests having been presented , upon
a motion by Carlisle , seconded by LArtin, the assessment list was
approved as submitted ty the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None .
Opening Bids--Improvement
of Sunset Axenue, between
Myrtle & Oak Streets, Street
District No. 519.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed improvement of Sunset _.venue , between Myrtle
and Oak Streets , known as Street District No. 519 , upon a motion
by Griffith , seconded by Carlock, all bids received were publicly
opened , examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract to Union Paving Co . -
Street District No. 519.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , a
resolution awarding contract for improven_ents in Street District
No . 519 to the Union Paving Co . we.s adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carl Isle , Carlock, Griffith,, Martin, Storer.
Noes: Yore .
Absent : None .
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11-tt2147 Oct . 5 , 1925 .
Donation Toward Expenses for 641
Froviding Band in Street Parade--
Kern County Fair Celebration.
Upon a motion ly Bain, seconded by Griffith, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the
sum of $40.00 to help defray the expenses of providing a Band to
be used in the Street Parade of Kern County Fair on Oct . 6 , 1925 .
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cztions for Sewers in Blocks
306 & 307 , Bakersfield , Sewer k
District No . , 520. ,-
Upon a notion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, plans
and specifications covering the installation of sewers in Blocks
306 and 307 Bakersfield , known as Sewer District No . 520, was
adopted as read by the following vote :
Ves : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, ILartin, Stoner .
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
.`.doption of Resolution
of Intention No. 520.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle , Reoolu-
tion of Intent-ion No. 520 , covering the installation of sewers in
Sewer District No. 520, was adopted as read by the folloiing vote:
Ayes: Bain, pennon, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Iartin, Stoner.
Noes: None .
bsent : None .
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 521--Dimimish-
ing Width of Alley in Blocks
180 & 181 , Godey Tract.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, P-.esolution
of Intention No . 521 entitled , "aliOLU'TION OF ILTEATION TO RMUM
Y1, .uI.0 H U2 ..J,j,Zyr IhUNNING :S.iS'.i.sRI.Y -ND ':diU=RLY THROUGH '.;'LOCKS
180 1iiD 181 , GO1"Y 'R ,CT , TO T';LNTY IyET , I 'PH:qj CITY OF
2,LLIFORNL,, " was adopted as read by the following vote:
:fives: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Yartin, Stoner.
Noes: hone .
Absent: None .
642 Oct. 5 , 1925.
.doption of Resolution '.uthor-
izing Mayor and City Clerk to
Execute Agreement with A. J.Fer-
guson for Painting City Hall.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a Resolution
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement on
behalf of the City of Bakersfield with A. J. Ferguson for painting
the exterior of the City Hall, was adopted as regd by the following
vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Petition for Closing Alley
in Block 15 , Lowell addition
Referred to City Manager for
Recommendation.
A Petition presented by D. L. Brown, owner of Block 15 ,
Lowell Addition, asking that steps be taken to close the alley in
said Block was presented and upon a. motion by Griffith , seconded
by Benson, the petition was referred to the City Manager for
recommendation.
pproval -)f Plans and Speci-
fications for Proposed Subway
Crossing at Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlock, plans
and specifications covering the yroposed subway crossing under
the Santa Fe Tracks , on Union. Avenue, were approved as -submitted
by the following vote :
,dyes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: ?done.
City Clerk Instructedto Adver-
tise for Bids for Construction
of Union Avenue Subway.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle , the City
Clerk was i nstructed to advertise for bids to cover the construction
of the Subway under the Santa Fe Trucks, on Union 'tvcnue in accord-
ance with plans and specifications adopted on this date .
tlt2147
Oct. 5 , 1925. 643
Approval of Map Showing Re-
subdivision. of Blocks 3 , 4 ,
& 5 , California Ave . Park
Tract Info. 2.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, a
map showing a re-subdivision of Blocks 3, 4 and 5 in Califor-
nia .hvenue Park Tract No. 2 , was approved as submitted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
claims , as audited by the Finance Committee , Y;ere allowed,
and the auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treas-
urer to cover same .
Offer of B. C. Jones of
Property in Block F. Lowell
Addition for ParkPurposes ,
"gain Deferred for one :reek.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith,
offer presented by B. C. Jones, covering property in Block F.
Lowell Addition for Park purposes was again deferred for one
week for consideration.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned .
Mayor of the City of Baker field , 77-,� lifornL
AZTBST:
City Clerk and ex-o_"ficio Clerk of
the Council of theCity of Bakersfield,
California.
644 Bakersfield , California, Oct. 13, 1925.
hinutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall "t eight o 'clock P. A . Oct. 13, 1925 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner .
Absent ; None.
Minutes of the Nebular Yeeting of Oct . 5 , 1925 , read
and approved as read.
Proposed Construction of Union
Avenue Subway Turned over to
City Manager for Handling.
This being the time set to receive bids to cover the
proposed construction of a subway underneath the Santa Fe Tracks
on Union Avenue, and no bids having been presented, upon a motion
by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith, the City Manager was instructed
to enter into a contract to have the worz done under his supervision.
Extension of Time Granted Union
Paving Co. for St. District Nd . 510.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
Union Paving Co. was granted a 90 day e_-;tension of time: to com-
plete the improvement of Street District No. 510.
Acceptance of Treasurer's Finan-
cial Report--Sept . 1925 .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the Treas-
urer's financial report for the month of Sept. 1925 , was accepted
and ordered placed on file .
Purchase of Park Property in
Block F. Lowell Addition from
B. C. Jones.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the recom.
mendation of the City Manager to purchase the N2 of the 12' of
Block F. Lowell Addition from B. C. Jones for the sum of 16 ,000.00
was accepted and the City Manager ,was instructed to proceed with
the arrangements for the transfer. This piece of property, when
acquired will be used for Park purposes.
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Oct. 13, 1925. 645
5
City Attorney Instructed to #
Prepare Renalution of Intention
to Close Alley Through Block 15 ,
Lowell addition.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolotion of Intention to
close the alley through Block 15 , Lowell Addition.
Plans & Specifications Ordered
for the Improvement of 13, 14,
D, G & I Streets.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Griffith, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications
for the improvement of 13th. ,tr_.et , between Chester Avenue and
F. ytreet = 14th. Street , between Chester :.venue and G Street ;
D Street, between 16th. Street and Truxtun Avenue ; G Street ,
between 16th. Street and California Avenue ;and I Street between
15th. Street and California Avenue . The improvement on the above
Streets to consist of a 02 inch sphalt concrete base , ,with a
1 : inch ^larrenite Bithulithic wearing surface.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain the Council
_adjourned.
Ia or 'of theCity of �Bakcrsfheld ,Cwlifoinia.
=26T:
City Clerk nd ex-oflicia Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakarsfi.eld,
California.
646
Bakersfield , California, Oct . 19 , 1925.
Minutes of the Regular Testing of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. Oct. 19 , 1925 .
Present: Bain,Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: Done .
Minutes of the '_regular heeting of Oct. 13, 1925 , read
and approved as read .
Adoption of Resolution Accept-
ing License Agreement from
Southern Pacific Co. for a
Portion of James Street.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , a
Resolution accepting License Agreement, dated August 22, 1925 ,
between the Southern Pacific Co . and the City of Bakersfield ,
covering the north 50 feet of James Street east of the U. S.
segregation line , was adapted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Ma.rtin, stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
the Opening of F Street-- Res-
olution of Intention No. 518.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, a Resolu-
tion entitled , " RA60LU'TION ORD_ aI aG THE OP:ENII�'G OF F STR:IAT TO
;JIDTH OF SIXTY FIAT FROM THE SOUTI:IRLY LI,TI OF P�JX STiLET TO
THE riOR i t Y LI.,..1 OF VISTA WHiAT , Ld THE CI'TZ OF
sIAL)' HRc:E COl.ur_ISSIONiiRS TO A33,33
3AIL&I'T3 :j) D.dLUG&S <iiiD TO iL: VA' G::II&IIAL 6UP RVISION OF THE PRO-
k'OS;� :FORK" , was adopted -ws read by the follovrir�C vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carli.sle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Oct. 19 , 1925.adoption of Resolution of In- 6 L�
1 7
tention No . 522--Closing thc--
Alley in Block 15 ,Lowell Addition.
Upon a :notion by Griffith, seconded by ]:Lrtin, Resolution
of Intention No. 522 entitled , "RESOLU'TION Or IN?3hjION 'JO CLOS.0;
CuAIAIN 10< `il01iS OF '211.: ALLEY IN BLOCK 15 , LO`,lELL ADDITICYi, IYi THE
CI'.L'Y Ong BAj!ARjPIALD , CALIPOR:iIA, " was adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 523, Closing Por-
tions of Streets & Alleys in
the vicinity of Last Truxtun Ave .
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson, Resolution of
Intention No. 523 , entitled, "RESOLUTION OF I:TA ION TO CLOSli
OER'iltliv I'0 i I0N3 02 UR,;K1 S' R i 'i , bOLORES uiiiii-i A uD'flIE ALL_y ;
:i,!;JI HLY THHCUGF BLOCKS 126 , 194 , 196 , 222,
225, 226, 227 ,and 200 , Li '_Fiu CITY OF ail=iRoFIELD, CALIFORY7IA, "
wn<u adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: !one.
Absent: ::one .
Cancellation of 1925 , Real
Estate Assessment of Property
Acquired by Bakersfield City
Board of Education.
Upon a motion by Carlock, the City Auditor was instructed
to cancel that part of 1925 assessnent No . 341 , covering Lot 7 and
the North 31 feet of Lot 6 , Block 48, Lowell Addition, this property
having been acquired by the Bakersfield City Board of Education.
Acceptance of Invitation from
,i^aaerican Legion to Attend Banquet .
in invitation from the frank S. Reynolds ;post No . 26,
American Legion, to the Council to attend the banquet in honor of
Rev. William Patrick on Thurs. Oct. 22nd. was presented and upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, same was accepted and all
members of the Co„nail who can ar. rangeto be present are requested
to do so.
64S Oct . 1911 . 19425.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by .�artin, claims , as
audited by the Fina!_ce Committee, .vere allowed , and the Auditor was
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
Permit Granted to Hold Circus
& Industrial Show in Tent , Dec.
7th. to 12th. 1925.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by 3enson, the local
order of elks was granted permission to hold a circus and indus-
trial show under a tent in the City from Dec. 7th. to 12th. inclusive ,
the LL�roceeds from which %:'ill be u +:ed for ch citable purposes .
:report of Committee, Relative
to Municipul Ownership of .dater
in that Portion of the City Lase,
of Union :.venue.
Hr . Carlork, of the Co=raittee appointed to investiL�.,te the
ad-risability of the City taking over the water facilities in that
portion of the City east of Union Avenue , reps.rted that it was the
-cc cormaendation of the majority of the Committee thvA the Council
takes no steps toward that e:.cquisition until such time as the pet-
ition signed by 50 per cent of the property owners is presented,
asking them to do so . Councilman Griffith then presented a minor-
ity report of the Committee and movedthat the City "ng-ineer be in-
structed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the
ac(iuiring of water facilities to be paidfor by the property ovniers
affected on the basis of square foot area. Mr. Griff'it}i ' s motion
was lost for v _.nt of a second. Councilmax. Carlock ti.en moved for
tl-e acceptance of his report . Mr. Bain seconded the motion and
same was carried by the follovin5; vote:
Ayes; : Bain, Benson, Carli -le , C<.rlock, Martin, Stoner.
Yce,,: Griffith.
,�.bsent: None.
Adjournment.
Upson a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
Ma or f the City of Eakersfield , C£,.lifornia.
City Clerk and ea.- fficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakorsfield ,
California.
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Bakersfield , California, Oct. 26 , 1925. 649
L_inutes of the Re,aulcr L_eeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eiSht o 'clock P. 1. Oct . 26 , 1925 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, hartin,Stoner„
Absent: Done .
f1inutes of the Regular heeting of Oct . 19 , 1925 , read
and a>rcved as read.
rdoption of Resolution Ordering
the Construction of Sewers in
Sever District No . 520.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated construction of Sewers in Sower District No . 520 ,
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by L; rtin, a Aesolution ordering thevark and asking for
bids ;,as adopted nsread by the following vote :
Ayes : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Curlock, Griffith, Lartin,Stoner.
Noes: .done.
Aboent : Yonc.
Approval of Plans Showing
Private Instillation of Sewers
in Alta Vista. Tract To . 2.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , :seconded by !min, plans
covering the priv- te installation of Sowers in 1ta Vista 'Tract
To. 2, ::ere approved as submittal and the Bakersfield Invest .ent
Co. was JIM oer;ni-ssion to install sLme , under the supervision
of the City ngineer.
Aajournment.
Upon a notion by Bain, seconded by liartin, the Council
ndjourr.ed.
F�"u:'yoi of the City of 31akersfieldNalifoTAT
T
City Clerk/and e;:-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City o_ Bakersfield ,
California..
650
Bakersfield , California, Nov. 2 1925.
Kinutes of the Regular !luting of the Council of the
City of Bahcrcfield , California, held in the Council. Chamber of
the Cit:, Hall at eight o 'clock- P. 11 _iov. 2 1925 .
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Cariock,Griffith , lartin, Stoner.
Absent : None.
idnutes of the Regular laeting of Oct. 26th, 1925 ,
read and a Droved as read.
Permit Granted Redmen to Bold
Christmns Charity Fund Show.
w
Upon a motion by I._artin, seconded bJ Carlisle , the
local Improved Order of Redmen was granted a free permit to
hold a Christm_.s Charity Fund Show in a tent for six mights ,
beginning Nov 23, 1925 , the proceeds of the Function to be used
for charitable purposes.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention To. 525.
Upon a motion by Griffith:, seconded by Carl.oc'_.,
Resolution of Intention No . 524 , entitled , "EASOLUTION OF INTAN-
TIUN TO CLOSL CAR' AIN PORTIONS OV TIE ALLAY IIi BLOCK 356 , IN
THA, CITY OF B li uRSFI SD, CIS,IFORLIA, " was adopted as read by the
following vote:
_yes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith , Elartin, Stoner.
.Toes: . one.
Absent: Tone .
Allowance of Claims
•
Upon a notion by Griffith, seconded by I rt:in,
claims, as audited by the Finance Committee, were alloyed, and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
JL-h z 14 7
ifovemiber 2, 1925. 651.
City L�.nnLer Instructed to
Proceed with the Openin- of
Union avenue , North of Ky. St.
Upon a :cotion by Carlisle , seconded by i,'�.rtin, the
City I�anaJcr TTas instructed to a- range 'for the or,er:ing of
Union Avenue, bet,..,een ISentuc_.y and Bernard Streets , and to put
same in a suitable condition for traffic.
Adjournr,ent .
U:70n a motion by Bain, sec nded by IS�.rtin, the
Council d,journed.
Iia.yor of the City of ersf 1dC fc rn a.
City Clerk and. e o Clerk of t}) e
Council of the City of Balkcrc-field ,
Jalifornia.
652
�ai:ersfield , California, i`ove.:iber
&iinutes of the Regular I -oetinS- of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council. Chamber of
the City hall at eight o 'clock P. I- idov. 9 , 1925 .
Present : Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, I. -,rtin.
Cosont: Stcner.
Councilman Griffith .Lcted as pr:;,,iding officer in the
,ebsence of Ia.yor Stoner.
I;.inutes of the Regular ; eeting of November 2nd. 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids--Sewer District
1, 520.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed installation of sewers in Sevier District
No. 520, upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Carlock, all
bids received ,were publicly, e;:_,mined and declared.
Contract for uewors in District
No 520, A-M:,rded to Stroud Bros.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by B,-,in, a resolution
e,7mrding contract for the installation of severs in newer District
I:o . 520 to Stroud Bros. was adopted ws re _d by the follo-:ring `rote :
Ayes : Bain, Benson, Carlisle , C rlock, Griffith, i:R3,r tli7.
!does: done .
Absent- :honer.
1925 Tax Refund Granted
C. A. Siazaons.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by harti.n, the City
:auditor rr..s authorized and instructed to issue a .Iarl'ant in the
sum of , 4.33 in favor of C. ". Sirrinons to cover 1925 tax assessment
on an auto,.obile not __>roperiy assessable.
Aj our rime nt.
Upon a motion by Be.in, seconded by Iurtin, the Council
adjourned.
I;;_.yor of the City of Baer field,California.
City Clerk and e- ovlic-ro lerk of the
Council of the City of ya.kcrsfield,
California.
31- 1214/
Bakersfield, California, Nov. 16 , 1925. 653
11inutes of the Regular Looting of the Council of the
City of Bakarsfield, California., held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. L. Nov. 16 , 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, C< rlisle , Carlock, Griffith,La.rtin,Stoner.
Awent : None.
Idinutes of the Ocular r;eeting of Nov. 9, 1925 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Approving
Bonds of Colvissioners, opening
F. at. ---Resolution of Intention
TO. 515.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by T:aartin, a Resolu-
tion entitled , -:i'PROVITG 301;v6 (32 COT I;S3Il iS�g i
1'rLl.,i L Its '11I i. i �R 02 Qi--).LNG F 6TH' "`_ TO i� :iI is C
iI:ilY r10'1 FR01: ''l OU'_'TL RLY LI1i OF Pi.I Tu OiR L i TO " tv ;vOR`iF.:-
1LY LIi;: OV BU�N.i VI6,, a IN
'f:L CIZZ OP' ;3;;K_ RJ2L:LD, u
was adopted as read by the folloving vote:
-,,;yes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith,ThKin,dtoner.
lv`oesa Tone.
-:one .
Acceptance of City Tre::.surer 's
Financial ae ort for Oct . 1925 .
Upon a` motion by Bain, seconded by -L.rtir., the City
'I'rWcurer ' s financial report for the month of October, 1925 ,
Acca� ted and ordered plac_,d on file .
Cgncellation of 1925 Assessment
No. 1292a--.junto 20 Railway Co.
Upon motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
City Auditor was instructed to cancel 190 assessment ;;o. 1z92a,
cov:riM assess"ni t of Property between A. & Oak streets , north
of California "venue , due to this property deemed operative by
the itate Boas of _ qualiza.tion.
654 T ove ber It , 1925.
nyor & City Clerk Instructed to
Anecute .Creement with the Sant: Ve
Railroad Co. Covering Construction
of Subway in Union Avenue .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Lwin, the
:Lyor and City Clerk were authorized to execute an Cree-
ment on behalf of the City of Bakersfield with the 3nnta 2e
i?ailciay Company, covering the construction of an underground
grade crossing at Union Avenue.
Allowance of Claims.
Ucon _4 r;.otion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims, as audited by the 2inanto Committee , were allowed, and
the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the 'Wreasurer
to cover same.
kdoption of Resolution Advo-
cating the Construction of a
Subway Beneath the S. P.
Railroad Tracks.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Denson, a
Resolution advocating the construction °of a subvay beneath
the Southern Pacific: ..ailroad 'Wracks at some point , between
Baker Ctreet and Union Avenue, and appointing the Council.
no awhole in conjunction with the City Lanager and the
City Engineer to meet ;we a cor,n::ittee for the purpo;ne of de-
vising wcayS and nn: ns for the Ldntit i �;1.k ng,4: Oopted as rewb.
.d j ournn.ent.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by inrtin, the
Council adjourned.
1'�uyor ox the City of Ba?cersfiel.d,Californi<�..-
City Clerk and e::-oxficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Sakerr,fiald ,
C- lifornia.
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Salcersficld,California,Piover, ber 23, 1925. 655
I: iizutes of the ReL''ulLa.r : '-etinZ of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chai:iber of
the City IL'11 :.t --i,-ht o 'clock P. I::. i:ov. 23 , 192 i.
Present : 73ain, —'enson, Cari:. sle , l:aY'10 Ck, Griffith, ;�;,1't lIl, itoner.
Absent : I one.
Limates of the Regular I.eeting of 1;ove,aber 16 , 192b ,
read rand approved as read.
_�'rtension of ''i .e Granted--
litreet District ':o. 511 .
U ,on a r:.otion by Griffith, seconded by 3LLin, the Union
Paving Co , vaas ,,'r�mted L. 90 dt�y e._tension of time to corsplete the
improve:-lent of certL,in portions of Sunset and California Avenues
and C Street , known as .3trect District iio. 511 .
Petition Presented to Ps.ve 1) it. ,
3etsreen 21st 6" 23rd. its. L 1'.11ey
in Block 468 D.
petition si, ned e I.=r. " ;; Pl,'tz , requesting the
Council to tai;e the necesse.ry steps to pave 1 Street , bet';.-ucn
21st. G rd . Ntr' ets , and t.':ie Alley in Block 468 D , was r�LLd and
upon a :. otion by 3ain, second- d by Griffith, ':ra; rof rred to the
City P.-,ns.gcr for recoirnnend:..tion.
Protest .lgainst Lrainage
Condition at 16th. w R Sts.
I.1r. John Iuoore , residing at 16th. & R Ntr�;ets, preoen-
ted a petition requesting that a drain be constructed to take cc:re
Of surplus rain water that, it is thoa ;lrt trill accumulate , dae to
Santa Ile ;pur track across R Street being a foot or so Ubove � e
' h
level of tine itreet , and uuon a ;.lotion by I,artin, seconded by
Denson, the natter -cans referred t:, the City L nager for haldlinE;.
Adjournr;ient.
Upon a motion by 3enson, seconded 'by 11r1;in, the
Council :..djourned.
—L.yor of tfie City of 0 r'ci Id, C�:.li_ornia
City Clerk .r.,, e_. ofiicllerk of the Council
of the Cit' of 13a-,ersfield , California.
656 -Bakersfield , California, ;Tovernher 30, 1925 .
IIimites of the Re ular Yeeting; of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, CL.lifornia, held in the Council C'_ ui, oel-' of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P . L'". ovenber 30 , 192l:;.
Pretient: Bain, 3enson, Carl ; .le , Carlock, Griff]t'ii, 1 rtiil, ,�t OneT' .
: orent: =:one .
1-inutes of the Re ular I.-c-Aing of i.oven:ber ;� 3 , 1925 ,_
rei,d and _.; proved as reed.
Pro :osed Uniforn C . ty
Traffic Ordinance .
Ykn-,:kins , of the Auto Club of Sou""_•tern Calif.
oocared before the Council and _jresented a pro ;osed City Traffic
Ordinance , which has boen adopted by a number of Cities covering;
uniforul traffic laws for municipalities. Upon a motion by BO.in,
seconded by Piartin, the fl;3.yor was requested to appoint a coxi-
mittee of three to work in conjunction viith the City h_anager and
the City Attorney, relative to the rcdvisability of ado.ieinG a
similar instrument.
Petition to _Iliminate Bloc_: 91 ,
Kern, fro.a fire Limits.
1 petition signed by the owners of ,the majority of
the area of 3lock 91, Kern, ',.sking that steps be taken to elii.im to
this 3lock from the e-tisting fire limits was presented , and u-L,on
c,, motion by hL rtin, seconded by Carlisle , the petition ,ras roferrei
to the City 1.ana;er and the _'ire Chief for investi,, r_tion and
recoimiiendation.
Refund of 1925 Tax, due
R. C. Bateman.
Unon a motion by Bain, seconded by Oarlock, the City
iwd.itor was authorized and instructed to issue a 'ra:rrant to
3. C. Bateinan in the sum of 012. oo , to cover a 19'b tax assessrler.t
on property not assessable.
,PIt2i47
liove,:.oer 3o, 1925. 65
&provc.l of Assess dent Diagrams,
Street District Yes. 510 & 511.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Oarlock,
assessi,ent diagrams for Street District Nos. 510 and 511 were
a proved as submitta:d.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by I,d.rtin,
claims , ns L.udited by the Finance Committee , were allowed, and
the Auditor Pius instructed to issue warrants on the Tre:_surer to
cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by ,, zrtin, seconded by Carlisle , the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City o—f�sa=; rsa , Ca_�ifor ;i
Citr Cleric andAf ic o Cler of the
Council of the °ity of Eahersfielo.,
Klifornia.
65S Bakersfield, California, Dec. 7, 1925 .
TF_inutes of the 3e3ular Leeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chaanber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. ICI. Deceu^.ber 7 , 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , La.rtin,3t one r.-
<A:b Sent ; (One-' .
linutes of the aegulac Looting of LL:ovember 30 , 1925,
read and approved as read.
CitynLineer Instructed to
Prepare Plans L apecifications
for Curbs & side alks on Baker it. ,
Between fast 19th. A. & California
venu .
A petition signed by a1 groximntely 20 per cent of the
o nerG Of jr0_ GAies On ''j;.,he"r titre-st , between ALA loth. street
and California "venue , ..:king that the Council t"ke the ne Ce Stagy
steps for the cunotructjon of cj:iros a Mde " ,_ins cn that itrowt ,
-.2 w,. .nlod .,, lA .:O Y: 1: 01 . _ j.1 A, ,:4G r,dthe jitY "Nzinear ;Lc
ruc t„a to urf.puxc' the nacw .ULrY ,,lwns
and "Peci fic; Lions.
.cation on Pro ;osed ilex 'Pr,ffic
Qdinnncs hufncr3d for une neak.
U;;>On L notion by 3a1n, SCCO;7deC1 OjT i:i'.rt lit, pro-.(�veC,
new traffic or6inance . d_Ls laid O`T::`_ for one -4eek for consider.--tlon
and a MY of the pro; ouad i :s ,r t_. er t c dsred to be delivered to
each councilman.
- journnent .
Upson a moAon Uf Axtin, seconded by Uri fith , he
Council 1:6U j Cur Y1C G. .
-v
..<..,f O1^ 0 she Cil t'y' Of
^it ,' Cle__^Ic nd e : iiclo Clem of ttie ��
Council of the Cite, of la srsficld,
Ca.lifo rnin.
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Bakersfield, California, Dec. 14, 1925. 6 5 9
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P. M. December 14, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Dec. 7, 1925, read and
approved as read.
Donation Toward Community
Christmas Tree, East Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum
Of $100.00 to the chairman of the City Welfare Commission, to be
used to help defray the expenses incurred by providing a Municipal
Christmas Tree for East Bakersfield. ri
Complaint Against Continuance
of News Stand on the N.W Corner
Of 19th. Street & Chester Ave.
The proprietor of the news stand situated inside the curb
on the N.V. corner of Chester Ave. and 19th. Street, appeared before
the Council and advised that he had been ordered to discontinue having
the stand at that location by the Chief of Police and after some dis-
cussion, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the matter was
referred to the City Manager for handling.
Warrant Authorized for Payment
in full of the Improvement
Assessment Against a Portion
of Lot 4, Block 232, Acquired
from Charles Cohn.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the aim of $114.16
to the Treasurer to cover the payment in full of the unpaid inprovement
assessment against the E.22 ft of Lot 4, Block 232, Bakersfield.
660 December 14 , 1925.
Petition for Viaduct at Inter-
section of F Street with Santa
Fe Railway Tracks.
A petition presented by the Kern County High School student
body, asking that steps be taken to provide a viaduct across the
Santa Fe Tracks at F Street, was presented, and upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, was ordered placed on file.
Refund of 1925 Real Taal--
Anna F. Kuest.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the
sum of $6.99 in favor of Anna F. Kuest to cover�asseesment of
personal property in 1925.
Adoption of New Traffic Ord-
inance No. 260 N. S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, ordinance
No. 260 N. S. entitled, " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON
PUBLIC STIULTS OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND RKYPL r.ING ALL ORDI-
NANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, ' was adopted as read by the following
voter
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Plans & Specifications
for Curbs & Sidewalks in a Portion
of Baker Street--Street District No.525.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a resolution
adopting plans and specifications covering the proposed construction
of curbs and sidewalks on Baker Street , between E. 19th. & California
Avenue, known as Street District No. 525, was adopted asxead by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
December 14 , 1925. 661
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 525.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson, Resolution
of Intention No. 525, entitled, " RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE
STPLAT DISTRICT NO. 525, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD# CALIFORNIA", was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Petition for Elimination of Block
91, Kern from Fire Limits, Denied.
Recommendations from the Planning Commission, City Manager
and the Fire Chief, suggesting that Block 91, Kern, be not removed
from the fire limits at this time were read, and upon a motion by
Benson, seconded by Carlock, the petition for the removal of this
Block from the fire limits was denied.
Recommendation of Planning
Commission, Relative to Changing
of Industrial Zone.
In compliance with recommendation from the Planning
Commission, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the City
Attorney was instructed to amend existing zoning ordinance so that
the S. * of Blocks 238 and 239 and the N. * of Blocks 240 and 241,
Bakersfield, will be included within the industrial zone.
Petition to N4rrow Alley in
Block 328, Bakersfield to 20 ft.
A petition signed by the majority of owners of properties
in Block 328, Bakersfield, asking that the alley running east and
west throught this block be narrowed from 33 ft. to 20 ft. , was
presented, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the
petition was referred to the City Manager and the City Engineer for
recommendation:
Petition to have Subway under
Southern Pacific Tracks at
Sonora Street.
A petition signed by a large number of property owners
requesting that the Council take the necessary steps to provide a
subway beneath the Southern Pacific Railway Tracks at Sonora Street,
i
6 6 2 December 14, 1925.
was presented, and upon a motion by Griffith, sedonded by Carlisle,
was referred to the committee recently appointed to investigate this
matter.
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.
Appointment of John R. Frye
as Police Judge.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
John -W. Frye, was appointed Police Judge for a two year term
beginning December 24th. 1925.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of akersfield, alifornia.
ATTEST i
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, December 21, 1925. 663
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 21, 1925.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith , Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 14, 1925, read
and approved as read.
Plans & Specifications Ordered
for Grading & Oiling Streets in
Homaker Park.
In compliance with a petition verbally presented by
Mr. C. L. Claflin, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifi-
cations for the grading and oiling of all streets within the
exterior boundaries of the Homaker Park Tract.
Refund of 1925 Real Tax--
,�� W. Kelly.
Upan:a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in
favor of W. W. Kelly in the sum of $9.99 to cover refund of 1925
real tax on property erroneously assessed.
Approval of Assessment Diagram-
Street District No. 517.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, assessment
diagram for Street District No. 517 , was approved as submitted by
the Superintendent of Streets.
Adoption of Zoning Ordi-
nance Amending No. 183 N.S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , Ordinance
No. 261 N. S. entitled, ° AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1830
NEW SERIES, SECTION 4, BY ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION THERETO, TO
BE KNOWN :iS SUBDIVISION (b) ", was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absents None.
664 Bakersfield, California, Dec. 21, 1925.
Petition to Narrow Alley in Block
328, Bakersfield, Denied.
In compliance with a recommendation submitted by the
City Manager, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain,
potion for the narrowing of the alley in Block 328, Bakersfield,
was denied.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of akersfield,California.
ATTEST-
City Clerk and eio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield .
California.
r
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Bakersfield , Calif. Dec.28th. 1925. 6 6 5
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 28, 1925.
Present: Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absentr Bain.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 21, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Assessment for Street District
No. 511 Approved & Confirmed.
This being the time set to hear objections and
appeals against the assessment levied for the improvement of
portions of California and Sunset Avenues and C Street. known
as Street District No. 511, and no objections having been pre-
sented, -upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Carlisle, the
assessment was approved and confirmed by the following vote:
Ayes: Benson, , Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Bain.
Approval of Surety Bond--
J. W. Frye, Police Judge.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, Surety
Bond issued by the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland,
in the sum of $5,000.00 bonding John W. Frye as Police Judge
for the two year term commencing Dec. 24th. 1925, was approved
and accepted.
Approval of North Park Map.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, a map
showing a subdivision in the S.W. } of the S.W. i of Section 7.
Township 29 South, Range 28 Bast, to be known as North Park,
was approved.
6 6 6' December 28, 1925.
Resolution Ordered Designation
Street Signs provided by Southern
Automobile Club, as Official.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution designating
Street and traffic signs as provided by the Auto Club of South-
ern California as official in accordance with provisions of
Ordinance No. 260 N. S.
better of Appreciation from
East Bakersfield Christmas
Tree Committee.
A letter of thanks addressed to the Council, express-
ing the appreciation of the East Bakersfield Christmas Tree
Committee for the donation for the community tree, was read
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, same was
ordered placed on file.
Allowgnce of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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 Griffith, secondec by Oarlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of akersfield,Califoffia.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
Bakersfield , California, January 4, 1926. 667
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 otelock P. M. January 4, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 28, 1925,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Curbs & Sidewalks--
Street District No. 525.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the proposed construction of curbs and sidewalks on Baker St. ,
betwegn east 19th. Street and California Avenue, known as
Street District No. 525 and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion bi Benson, seconded by Griffith. a resolution
ordering the construction and asking for bids was adopted as
read by the following vote:
byes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Refund Granted G. Chenard,
Account Double Payment of
Redemption.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
in the sum of $11.26 to G. Chenard, due to double payment of
redemption of 1924 real taxes.
Approval of Assessment
Diagram--St. District No. 514.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Assessment
Diagram for Street District No. 514 was approved as submitted.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakerafield,California
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of City of Bakersfield,California.
668 Bakersfield, California, January 11, 1926.
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 11, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 4 , 1926, read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Confirming
and Approving Report of Commissioners
in the Matter of Opening of F Street--
Resolution of Intention No. 518.
This being the time set to submit report of Commis-
sioners in the matter of the opening of a portion of F Street,
covered by Resolution of Intention No. 518, the report was read
and no objections having been presented, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Martin, a resolution adapting and approv-
ing the report as submitted, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Aceepting Deed from Frank
& Mary E. Heck, for a Portion
of Block Q, Lowell Addition.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a resolu-
tion accepting deed from Frank and Mary E. Heck, dated November
17. 1925, covering the E. 30 ft. of the N.* of the W. * of
Block Q. Lowell Addition to be used for a public street , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Plane & Specifications for the
Improvement of Cherry Street, Between
H. Street & Oleander Avenue, Ordered,.
In compliance with a petition signed by 55.47 per
cent of the property owners, upon a motion by Martin, seconded
by Carlock, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans
and specifications for grading, oiling and sanding, together
with sidewalks and curbs on Cherry Street, between H Street
and Oleander Avenue.
Adoption of Resolution Designating
the Character of Official Warning
and Direction Signs.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CHARACTER
OF OFFICIAL W.',ENING AND DIRECTION SIGNS IN THE CITY OF BAKERS-
FTRT. , PROVIDING FOR THE SAME BEING UNIFORM AND PROVIDING FOR
THE ERECTION THEREOF", was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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.
Mayor of the City of 13akersfield,Calif.
AT PEST:
i
City Clerk and ex-offi o Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
6' ( Q Bakersfield, California, January 18, 1926.
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. Jan. 18, 1926 .
Present: Bain, Benson,Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin%toner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 11 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Confirmation of Assessment
List--St. District No. 517.
This being the time set to consider protests
against the assessment levied for the installation of electro-
liers in Street District No. 517, and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin,
the assessment list was approved and confirmed as submitted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Opening Bidsfor Sidewalks
and Curbs on Baker Street,
Street District No. 525.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed installation of curbs and sidewalks on Baker Street,
between East 19th. Street and California Avenue, known as
Street District No. 525, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
All Bids for Street District
No. 525 Rejected and New Bids
Called for.
After a consideration of the bids placed for the
proposed installation of sidewalks and curbs on a portion
of Baker Street, known as Street District No.. 525, upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, all bids were re-
jected and the City Clerk instructed to call for new bids.
1
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Bakersfield,California, January 18, 1926. 671
Extension of Time Granted
Union Paving Co. to Complete
Street District No. 510.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Martin, the
Union Paving Co. was granted a 60day extension of time to
complete the improvement of Chester Lane, known as Street
District No. 510.
Approval of Assessment Diagram
for Sewer District No. 520.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, assessment
diagram for Sewer District No. 520 was approved as submitted.
Refund Granted N. L. Delmarter,
for 1925 Penalties on First
Installment of Taxes.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Bain, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant to
N. L. Delmarter for $14.29, to cover penalties collected
on first installment of 1925 taxes.
Mayor & City Clerk Authorized
to Execute Agreement with
S. P. Co. re-34th. Street Crossing.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Martin, the
Mayor and the City Clerk were authorized to execute an
agreement on behalf of the City with the Southern Pacific
Co. pertaining to 34th. Street crossing.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, 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.
6'(2 Bakersfield, California, January 25 , 1926.
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 25 , 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Garlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absents Carlisle.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18,
1926 , read and approved as read.
Complaint Against Auto Wrecking
Establishment on 19th. Near Q St.
A Lady appeared before the Council and protes-
ted against allowing an auto wrecking concern to operate on
19th. Street near Q and after some discussion, upon a motion
by Benson, seconded by Martin, the matter was referred to
the City Manager for investigation.
Approval of Assessment Diagram--
Street District No. 519.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
assessment diagram for Street District No. 519 was approved
as submitted.
Action on Request for Refund--
B. G. Russell, 1922 Weed Assessment
Deferred for One Week.
An application for a refundfor $3.77 covering
a 1922 weed assessment was presented by B. G. Russell , and
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, action on same
was deferred for one week.
Extension of Time Granted
Street District No. 514.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
Robinson Electric was granted a 60 day extension of time to
complete the improvement of Street District No. 514.
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Bakersfield, California, January 25 , 1926.
I.
Extension of Time Granted--
Street District No . 517.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
Robinson Electric was granted a 45 day extension of time to
complete the improvement of Street District No. 517.
Councilman Bain & City Manager
Ogden Delegated to Represent the
City at a Special Meeting of the
League of California Municipalities.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, Council-
man Bain and City Manager Ogden were delegated to represent the
City of Bakersfield at a special meeting of the League of
California Municipalities, being held for the purpose of dis-
cussing telephone toll charges.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 262 N.S.
Amending Zoning Ordinance No . 183 N.S.
II3om a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, Ordinance
No. 262 N. S. amending zoning ordinance No. 183 was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Permit Granted to Establish
Petroleum Distributing Plant on
15th. Street , Between 0 & P Sts.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith,
George H. Barnett was granted permission to establish a
petroleum distributing plant on a lot on the north side of
15th. Street , between 0 and P Streets.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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.
674 Bakersfield, California, January 25, 1926.
New Park at 6th. & R Streets
Named "Dowell Park°.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
new park at 6th. and R Streets was named "Lowell Park".
Plans & Specifications Ordered
for the Paving of Union Avenue ,
Between California & Truxtun Avenues.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifi-
cationf for the paving of Union Avenue, between California
and Truxtun Avenues, to consist of a 31 inch asphalt concrete
base with a 1* inch Warrenite Bithulithic wearing surface.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of .the City of Bakersfield,California
ATM, ST:
City Clerk andex-o ficioi.Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1926. 675
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 1, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids--Curbs & Side-
walks, St. District No. 525.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed construction of curbs and sidewalks on certain portions
of Baker Street, known as Street District No. 525, upon a
motion by Carlisle , seconded by Martin, all bids received
were publicly opened , examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding
Contract for Ia@rovement in Street
District No. 525.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle, a
resolution awarding contract to Dean & Stroble for the
construction of curbs and sidewalks in Street District
No. 525 was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Caslock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None
Absent; None.
Proposed Dissolution of
Municipal Slater Board.
Mr. J. Himman appeared before the Council and
stated that within a short time an election will be necessary
for directors of the Bakersfield Municipal Water District,
and requested that some step be taken to dissolve the Board.
After some discussion, upon a motion by Benson, seconded by
Bain, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for an
opinion.
676 Bakersfield,California Feb. 1 , 1926.
Refund Granted B. G. Russell for
Erroneous 1922 Weed Assessment.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlock, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
for $3.77 to B. G. Russell to cover an alleged erroneous
assessment in 1922 for cutting weeds. The refund was granted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle,
Absent: None.
Approval of Map--Orange Place.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a
sub-division of the E* of the S* of the E-j of the E} of the
N.E.-j of theN.W.-i, Section 13, Township 29 South, Range 27E,
to be known as "Orange Place" was approved.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Reports for November
& December, 1925,
Upon a :notion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Treasurer's Financial Reports for the months of Novem-
ber and December 1925 were accepted and ordered placed
on file.
City Clerk Instructed to Publish
Certain Instruments Pertaining to
Improvement Districts in Bakers-
field Morning Echo.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Grifffith,
the City Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of the
filing of assessment list and all subsequent instruments per-
taining to Street Districts No. 510, 514 and 519 and Sewer
District No. 520 in the Bakersfield Morning Echo.
Bakersfield, California, February 1 , 1926. ry
6 / o
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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.
City Auditor Authorized and
Instructed to Issue a Warrant
to Help Defray Expenses of
Obtaining Annexation Petition.
A request submitted by the Kern County Realty
Board, asking for a donation of $85. 00 to help defray the
ex,enses involved in securing petition to hold an election
for the purpose of annexating territory southeast of the
City, was presented and upon a motion by Martin, seconded by
Griffith, the City Auditor was authorized and instructed
to issue a warrant in the above mentioned sum to cover.
Acceptance of Certified
Accountants Report for 6 Mos.
Period Ending December 31, 1925.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle,
Audit Report submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Co. ,
Certified Accountants, covering an audit of the books and
accounts of the City of Bakersfield for the period beginning
July 1st, 1925 and ending December 31st. 1925 was accepted
and ordered placed on file.
Plans & Specifications for
Sewers in S. W. Portion of City.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Carlisle ,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and speci-
fications for the construction of Sewers in the Southwest
portion of the City.
6"7 Bakersfield, California, February 1, 1926.
Plans & Specificationf Ordered
for Sewers in Blocks 238, 239
& 240, Kern.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and speci-
fications for the construction of sewers in Blocks 238,
239 and 240, Bakersfield, formerly Kern.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
yor of the City of rsf ie l_d alif ornia.
ATTEST:
City C� ddeex� Cl
erk lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
lit 2 W
Bakersfield, California, Feb. 8, 1926 . 679
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the
City of ��kersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall at eight o 'clock P. M. February 8, 1926.
Present : Bain, Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation of
Assessment List--Street District
No. 510.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of Street District
No. 510, and protests or appeals having been presented, upon a
motion by Carlisle , seconded by Bain, the assessment list was
approved and confirmed as submitted.
Approval and Confirmation of
Assessment List--Street District
No. 514.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of Street District
No. 514, and protests or appeals having been presented, upon a
motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, the assessment list was
approved and confirmed as submitted.
Approval and Confirmation of
Assessment List--Sewer District
No. 520.
This being the time set to hear protests and appeals
against assessments levied for the improvement of Sewer District
No. 520, and no protests or appeals having been presented, upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the assessment list was
approved and confirmed as submitted.
6 S O Bakersfield, Calif. February 8, 1926.
City Attorney Instructed to
Prepare Resolution of Intention
to Narrow Portion of Myrtle
Street to 60 Feet.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention
to narrow Myrtle Street, from 18th. Street to the Santa Fe
Tracks, to a width of 60 feet.
Acceptance of City Treasurer's
Financial Report for January, 1926.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Treasurer's Financial report forbhe month of January, 1926 ,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, 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.
City Clerk Instructed to Ask
for Bids to Furnish Automobiles
for Police and Engineering
Departments.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
City Clerk was instructed to ask for bids to furnish two
touring cars for use in the Police and the Engineering Departments.
Proposed Amendments to
Building Ordinance.
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to amend existing building ordi-
nance, so that it will be allowable for garages to be built
up to the property line, so long as no portion of same shall
extend over the property line. The City Attorney and the Build-
ing Inspector were also instructed to submit any other changes
in the building code which they deem necessary to be made.
Bakersfield, Calif. February 8th. 1926. 681
Matter of Providing Parking
Space in Front of Hotel Manchester,
Referred to the Manager for Handling.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, a petition
submitted by H. W. Claflin, owner of the Hotel Manchester,
requesting that a apace be allowed for parking purposes in
front of his hotel for patrons, was referred to the City
Manager for handling.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bak
rafield,CaliBornia.
ATTSST
City Clerk and ea-officio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield, California.
6 S 2 Bakersfield , California, February 15 , 1926.
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 15, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,MaZ'tin,Stoner.
Absents None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 1926,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids for Automobiles
for Police and Engineering
Departments.
This being the time set to open bids received to
cover the proposed purchase of two automobiles for use in the
police and engineering departments, upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Martin, all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared.
Action on Bids Deferred
for One Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin,
action on the proposals, to furnish the City with two automo-
biles, was deferred for one week for consideration.
City Manager Instructed to
Investigate Intake of Syphon
at King and Dolores Streets.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, the
City Manager was instructed to investigate the advisability
of placing a grid at the intake opening of an uncovered ditch
at King and Dolores Streets.
Amended "Belle Heights"
Map Approved.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Benson, a
map showing a subdivision of Lots 4 and 5. as shown on corrected
map of Citrus Terrace Villa Tract, to be known as "Belle Heights"
was approved.
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Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations, Union Avenue, Between
California and Truxtun Avenues ,
Street District No. 526.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin, plans
and specifications to cover the proposed improvement of Union
Avenue, between California and Truxtun Avenues, known as Street
District No. 526, were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
.Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 526.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 526, covering the proposed improvement
of Union Avenue , between California and Truxtun Avenues, known
as Street District No. 526 , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock.Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
Adoption of Resolution of In-
tention No. 527 , Narrowing a
Portion of Myrtle Street to 60 Feet.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
Resolution of Intention No . 527 , proposing to narrow Myrtle
Street, between 18th. and the Santa Fe Reservation, from 82J
to 60 feet was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, claims,
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the Auditor
was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer tocover same.
684 Bakersfield ,California, February 15, 1926.
Committee Appointed to Recom-
mend Changes in Building Code.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle , the
Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of three to work
with the City Manager, the Attorney and the Building Inspec-
tor in recommending changes to be made in the existing
building ordinance. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Benson,
Carlock and Griffith.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the Ci of ersfield alifornia.
ATTSST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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Bakersfield. California, February 23, 1926 . 68 5
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 23, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Absent: Martin, Stoner.
Councilman Griffith acted as presiding officer in the absence
of Mayor Stoner.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15th, 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment List
for Street District No. 519.
This being the time set to receive protests and
a:;peals against assessments levied for the improvement of
Street District No. 519, and no protests or appeals having
been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle, secondedby Bain,
the assessment list was approved and confirmed as submitted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin, Stoner.
Adoption of Order Providing
for Street Improvement Bonds,
Street District No. 511.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the issuance of Bonds, covering unpaid assessments for the
improvement of Street District No. 511, and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Benson,
an order providing for the issuance of bonds was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin, Stoner.
6 g(3 Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1926.
Purchase of Two Automobiles for use
in Police and Engineering Departments.
This being the time fixed to further consider bids placed
proposing to furnish the city with two automobiles for use in
the Police and Engineering departments, upon a motion by Bain,
seconded by Carlisle , bid placed by the Bakersfield Motors
Company, proposing to furnish one Big Six Studebaker touring
car, equipped as specified for a net sum of $1894.00 and bid
placed by the Cable Motor Company, proposing to furnish one
Hupmobile Six touring car for the netsum of $1275.00 were ac-
cepted and all other bids rejected.
Proposed Amendment to Dance
Ordinance No. 171 N. S.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the
City Attorney was instructed to amend section 14 of Dance
Regulation Ordinance No. 171 N. S. eliminating that part of
same prohibiting the collection of fees for individual dances.
Protest Against Coupon Chain
Merchandising.
Mr. Allsup, Secretary of the Kern County Retail
Dealers Association, appeared before the Council advocating
the enactment of an ordinance prohibiting coupon chain merchan-
dising in the City of Bakersfield. After some discussion, upon
a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, the matter was referred
to the City Manager and the City Attorney for recommendation.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations--Sewer District No. 528.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,
plans and specifications covering the proposed construction
of Sewers in Blocks 238, 239 and 240, Bakersfield , formerly
Kern, to be known as Sewer District No. 528, were adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Martin, Stoner.
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Bakersfield , California, February 23, 1926. 687
Adoption of Resolution No. 528.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle ,
Resolution of Intention No. 528, covering the proposed constr-
uction of Sewers in Blocks 238, 239 and 240, Bakersfield formerly
Kern , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None .
Absent: I,artin, Stoner.
Permit Granted Farmers Garage
to Maintain Business as Second
Hand Automobile Dealer.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Benson, the
Farmers Garage was granted permission to conduct and maintain
the business of second hand dealer and second handautomobile
dealer at 927- 18th. Street.
Application for Franchise to
Lay Tracks Across City Streets,
Filed by Southern Pacific Company.
An application filed by the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company, asking for a franchise to cross q, James and
24th. Streets, in order to reach the proposed new Freight
Station at 21st. and R Streets was presented, and upon a motion
by Carlisle, seconded by Bain, action on same was deferred
until the pegular meeting of Larch 29th. 1926.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,
claims asaudited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the
Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer
to cover same.
688 Bakersfield, California, February 23, 1926 .
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Paving of Humboldt Street.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson,
the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and spec-
ifications for the paving of Humboldt Street , between Union
Avenue and Kern Street, to consist of a 3-z' inch asphalt
concrete base with a 1i inch "Aarrenite Bithulithic Wearing
surface.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of a ersfield,Califor nia
AT'TLST:
City Clerk and ex- ficio Clerk of the Council
of the City of Bakersfield , California.
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Bakersfield, California, March 1 , 1926. 6891
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 1, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Storler.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23, 1928.
read and approved as read.
Special Meeting of League of
California Municipalities at
Fresno, March 6th. 1926.
A notice calling a Special Meeting of the League
of California Municipalities, to be held in Fresno on Saturday,
March 6th. 1926 , for the purpose of determining what action
should be taken by the Cities of California in relation to
telephone rates, was read and upon a motion by Martin, seconded
by Griffith, Councilman Bain and City Manager Ogden were in-
structed to attend the meeting on behalf of the City of Bakersfield
Protest Filed Against Annex-
ation of Territory 'vest of
Union Avenue and North of
Brundage Lane.
A protest filed by 98 residents of the area between
Union Avenue and I Street, 4th. Street and Brundage Lane , protest-
ing the annexation of that territory, was presented and upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, was ordered placed on file.
Approval of Homecrest Map .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a
map showing a subdivision in the S. W. k of Section 12, Township
29 South, Range 27 E. to be known as Homecrest , was approved.
6190 Bakersfield, California, March 1, 1926.
Bill for -%lectroliers--
Emerson School Property,
Allowed.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in favor of
'.11iott-Horne Co. , in the sum of �224.21to cover the pay-
ment of Assessment No. 403, Street District No. 514 for
electroliers, chargeable to property owned by the Bakers-
field School District , in Block 312, Bakersfield.
Petition to Open Fremont
Street , West to Union Avenue .
A petition signed b., a large number of interested
persons, asking that steps be taken to open Fremont Street
west to Union Avenue, was presented, and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Martin, was referred to the City Manager
for recommendation.
Petition from P. T. A. for
City Milk Inspection.
A petition presented by the Parent Teacher 's
Associations of Bakersfield, asking that arrangements be
made for the inspection of milk by City Authorities, was
read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, same
was accepted and ordered filed, and the City Clerk instructed
to inform the petitioners that the Council does not deem it
advisable at this time to expend city monies for that purpose.
Petition from Moose bodge for
Permit to Conduct a Fiesta.
A petition signed by 54 merchants of Fast Bakers-
field, asking that a permit be granted the Royal Order of
Moose to conduct a fiesta on the vacant lot at the corner of
Jackson and King Streets, during the last week in March, was
presented, and upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Martin,
was referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
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Matter of Advisability of
Bonding Against Forgery.
A representative of the National Surety Company,
appeared before the Council and explained why he deemedit
advisable for the City to insure itself against losses by
forgery, and after some discussion, upon a ;motion by Bain,
seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was requested to appoint a
committee of three to meet with the City Manager and City
Attorney and to submit their recommendation to the Council
at the next regular meeting. The Mayor appointed Councilmen
}Jain, Benson and Martin.
Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting
Chain Merchandising.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Griffith, the
City Attorney was instructed to 'prepare an ordinance pro-
hibiting chain merchandising within the City.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Bain, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the ity of Bake-rsfield,Calif0rrIt.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and eZI : Jffi o lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
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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. March 8, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, Yartin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 1 , 1926 ,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Order Providing
for Issuance of Street Improvement
Bonds--Street District No. 517.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the issuance of bonds to cover unpaid assessments in Street
District No. 517 for the installation of electroliers on I
Street, between 20th. and 23rd Streets, and no protests having;
been presented , upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith,
an Order providing for the issuance of the bonds was adopted
as read by the fbllovaing vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution Ordering
Construction of Paving on Union
Avenue--Street District No. 526.
This being the time set to hear protests against
the contemplated improvement of Union Avenue, between Truxtun
and California Avenues , known as Street District Na . 526 and
no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Martin, a Resolution ordering the construction and
asking for bids to cover the work was adopted as read-Zr the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson,Carlisle ,Carlock, Griffith, 2vartin,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
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Action on Request for Permit
for Fiesta Deferred One Week.
This being the time set to again consider a petition presented
by the Moose Lodge , asking for permission to conduct a Fiesta on
the vacant lot at Jackson and King Streets, during the last week
in _.arch, the Council proceeded to listen to a very vigorous
protest presented by one of the ministers of Fast Bakersfield
on behalf of the members of three churches. It was then moved b•r
Griffith, seconded by Carlock, that action on the request again
be deferred one week for consideration.
Plans and Specifications Ordered
for the Pavimg of Flower Street.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications
for the paving of Flower Street from Alta Vista Drive to the
City limits on the east , the pavement to consist of a 3v inch
asphalt concrete base, with a lei inch Warrenite Bithulithic
71earing surface.
Adoption of Plans and Specifi-
cations for Paving Humboldt Street--
Street District No. 529.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, plans
and specifications for the paving of Humboldt Street, to be
known as Street District No. 529, were adopted b;y the follow-
ing vote:
Dyes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith , Martin, Stoner.,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 529 .
Upon a motion by Martin, seconded by Benson, Resolution
of Intention No. 529 to cover the improvement of Humboldt Street
from Union Avenue to Kern Street was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
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Adoption of Resolution Accepting
License Agreement from Southern
Pc.cific Co. re-34th. Street Crossing.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Benson,
License Agreement dated January 18, 1926, between the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company and the City of Bakersfield, covering
highway crossing at 34th. Street , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,Marti.n,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 263 N.S
Amending Dance Ordinance No. 171 N. S.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Carlock, Ordi-
nance No. 263 N. S. Amending 4ections 14 and 15 of :Dance Regu-
lation Ordinance No . 171 N. S. was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle, Ca:rlock,Griffith, Martin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Resolution of Intention Ordered
for Opening Fremont Street, ';Pest
to Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Bain, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention
covering the proposed opening of Fremont Street , west to
Union Avenue.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Margin, 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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Report of Committee on Forgery
Insurance and Surety Bond for
Deputy City Clerk and Deputy
City Auditor.
Councilman Bain, of the Committee appointed to investi-
gate the advisability of obtaining Surety Bonds covering forgery,
reported that it was the recommendation of the Committee that
this class of insurance be not purchased at this time , but
recommended that the position of Deputy City Clerk and Deputy
City Auditor be placed under bond to the extent of $2,500.00.
Upon a motion by Martin, secondedby Carlisle , the report of the
Committee was accepted and the Committee discharged.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Martin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, ali.f.
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City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the
Council of the City of "akersfield,
Walifornia.
696 Bakersfield , California, March 15, 1926.
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 15, 1926.
Present: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith,Martin, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the Regular I.eeting of Larch 8, 1926, read ,
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution Order-
ing Construction of Sewers in
Sewer District No. 528.
This being the time set to receive protests against
the proposed construction of Servers in Blocks 238, 239 and 240,
Bakersfield, formerly Kern, known as Sewer District No. 528
and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle ,
seconded by Carlock, a resolution ordering the work and asking
for bids was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Fain, Benson, Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Martin,Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
Permit Granted Loyal Order of
Moose to have Fiesta, During
'dJeek,Beginning April 5th.
Upon a motion by Benson, seconded by Bain, the Loyal
Order of Moose was granted a permit toehold a charity fiesta
during the week beginning April 5, 1926 , on the Southern Pacific
Circus grounds, it being understood that the fiesta is to con-
sist of a Merry-go-round, Ferris-Wheel, Penny Arcade , Riding
Academy and a number of stands to be underthe direct supervision
and operation of the Moose Lodge. The permit was granted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Martin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Adoption of Plans and Specifica-
tions for Sewers South of Chester
Place and Pest of Oleander Avenue ,
Sewer District No. 530.
Upon a .:.otion by Benson, seconded by Partin, plans
and specifications to coverthe proposed construction of sewers
south of Chester Lane and west of Oleander Avenue in Sewer Dis-
trict No. 530 were adopted asread by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , C,arlock,Griffith, 1�a.rtin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent : None.
Adoption of Resolution of
Intention No. 530.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Yartin, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 530 covering the proposed construction
of sewers in the southwest portion of the City, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Bain, Benson, Carlisle , Carlock,Griffith,"rtin, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance No.264 N.S.
Amending License Ordinance No.190 N.S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, Ordi-
nance No. 264 N. S. amending License Ordinance No . 190 N. S. by
adding subdivisions to Sections 15 and 45, pertaining to endless
cha...in merchandising, was adopted as read by the followin-- vote:
Ayes: Bain,Benson,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Idartin,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Permit Granted to Privately
Pave the Alley in Block 271,
Bakersfield.
Uponr-a motion by Griffith, seconded by Martin, a,
permit was granted to pave the Alley through Block 271 with
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cement concrete paving under the supervision of the City Engineer.
698 Bakersfield , California, March 15, 1926.
Permit To Privately Construct
Sewers in Blocks 466a, 466d,
467b, 467c.
Upon a motion by Bain, seconded by Martin, permis*
sion was granted Helm & Bailey to privately construct sewers
in Blocks situated between 22nd. & 24th. Streets , and
Cedar and B Streets, under the supervision of the City
Engineer.
Acceptance of Treasurerts
Financial Report for Febru-
ary 1926.
Upon a motion b;;) Bain, seconded by Martin, the
City Treasurer ' s financial report for the month of Febru-
ary 1926, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Action on Proposed City Milk
Inspection Deferred for One 'Week.
A petition presented by the Milk Inspection
Committee of the City Federation P. T. A. asking that steps
be taken toward the inspection of milk by City Authorities
was read, and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Den-
son, action on the matter was deferred for one week.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Martin,
the Council adjourned.
Mayor of the Cit�oBakersf ld', California.
ATT_&ST:
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.