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'akerMoll , Califoriiv , Meld in the, rnili t r,,amber of tt:o
City Hsi ! at PQht o ' clock F. M . Unanry 7th , 1924 .
Present: Baer, 'Carl isle , Carlock , GrLffit.h , Harerfe,l-le, , Stoner.
Absent; P.U.stin.
Uirutes of the reFula.r meeting; of December fist , 1923
read and annraved :Is read.
Confirms t ien of Assesr-
Mont. - street District,
No . 476 .
This hein;F the tine rrt to hear protests arrainrt assess-
ments for the improvement. of St:ree:t. District to . 47C , and no
nrotests having- been presented, upon a motion ty Carlisle , s€:corded
r � Baer, the assessment was confirmed by the following vote :
Ayes: Baer, Carlisle , Oarlock, GriffitY , 2aberfelde , Storer.
Noeo : Yone .
Absent: Austin.
Action on Prot eats -
1923 fear, 2emoval . .. ses. -
ments .
This Kving the time set to further consider ^rote.^,ts
ore '.ertrd by varporn feplinF nrFrieved 07 being 9.6C_rned for the
emovna of weeds in 1923, the Council nrocendel to Confider the,
protestp filed . .and after onvirn done so , anon a motion by 3aer,
spoonVed br MAffitY , the followinF npnesr�hnnto were ordered
eiirirated from the repot , end the balance cf orntn ^ts &-nied :
Block Sub. Owner Amount.
16-19 lne . 0 "Kn4pe Col. ,Pac . Land Comnany 3.55
13-1 `
.4 _ Kr,ise n it n n l co
1n-1.1 -1p 171 MfId 7. .Moe ?F? pex
1-2-3-4-5 252, 'i 011ie Frill 3.30
13 Up Kern C . P. 'i mror� 3.4C
�_1 t , 73. '
of 7 c 17 L3vell R . E . Pybee. ? .Cp
?72 Bkgfld "Vel7 ,.,_„>arFr 2 . =.:
19 ?n 14.0 " Cn olinn `ienrl. 6 .4.4
15 " Infic nn, t.a"fir L'. lu Croo,C
17-1 0 20n Wfl.d J. j . Kes 1 .77
; s
29 71 Kern E. A . Bruins 4 .76
1 - AW fikefld P . Y . ugijsn 5.72
?i Lo oll D. 1 . _rdn"Son I . 77
-1 4794 Bk:fld n. 9 . Qvor 13.92 .
Bakersfield , California, Jam.in ,7 7th , 1Q24 ,
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Accept-nee of Deed-
Lavenia E. Rankin.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Stoner, a resolution
ots.
accenting deed dated A3lst , 1923. from Mrs . Lavenia 1 . Rankin , cower-
ing, a niece of Property, nnnroximately 407 x CC feet, on the South-
west corner of California and Oleander Avenues , was adonted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes : Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , Haberfelde , Stoner.
Noes: None ,
Absent: Austin.
A.dontion of Resolution
of Thanks to Mayor Rolph
of San Frnrcisco .
Unon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a resolu-
tion ,entitled: "A ;ESOLUTION iW?KTV7 TNG TD THE CITY OF SAN FRANCIS-
CO AND ITS EhEiCUTIVF:, MAYOT�, JA I,.S -LOFPH in . , THE A?vnhCIPTION OF
TkK COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF oAe 72FIELD VIZ TAR KI DVVV.S All CV?TF0 jS
VI,ATMOrT E <PPNPTD TEL F'OOTWIL TEAM OF THE K71' COUNT', JTICN HIGH
5WOL AND THOSE OF TEL CITY OF PAKEnWIELD WHO ATTYNDED THE STATE
CFAMPTONSP:? HIGH FCLOOL FOOTBALL GWR CP: D C: :sBBr 2?ND, 1923" , was
adonted as read by the folllowinr vote:
Ayes : Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, .".tones.
Noes: None.
Absent: Austin.
Proposed Agreement With
So. Pac . Co . , re: 24th
Street Crossing Again
?.eturned for Correction.
City Attorney Brittan havinC advised the Council that
the proposed agreement submitted by the Southern pacific Company
relative to the maintenance of the 24th Street Crossing; was not
in comformity with the State 7ailrond Commission ' s rulin,s covering,
this matter Unon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, the City
Clerk was instructed to return the agreement to the prooer official
of the Railway Company for correction.
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Permit Granted to Connect
Vith City Out.fall Fewer At
Second and L Streets .
i,Inor_ a motion by Stoner, seconded by Baer, James
Little was granted nermission to make a sewer connection with the
City Vain at , or near, the corner of Second and ] Streets under the
sunervisi.on of t.Yie City Engineer.
Plans and Soecifications
Ordered for the Imorove-
ment of Lincoln Street
and Beal(' Avenue .
A petition having been presented by more than a
majority of the orooerty owners , upon a motion by Griffith. seconded
by Baer, the CitY Engineer wa;; instructed to orr— I plans and sneci •-
fications for grndirg, oil and sand, and the construction of side-
walks and curbs on Lirc,�ln Street , from Baker 7treet to Beale Avenue „
tp e
end construction of sidewnUs and curbs on Beale Avenue , from
Jeffersor to Lincoln Streets .
Petition Presented For
Street Lights .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a oetit.ion ,
signed by a number of residents of the Southwest portion of tze City ,,,
asking that intersection street liShts be o'aced at G and Dr.acena
Streets , .,,nd at G and Palm Streets , w-ls referred to the City Manager
for whatever action he deems necessary.
P tition To Allow Parade
Ind Band Concerts .
A petition presented by the Moose Lodge asking for a
hermit to allow a parade through the Streets of the City of Bakers-
field on Tuesday, January Bth, 1924, and for a series of band concerts,
was read, and, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle , was denied
by the followirr, vote:
Ayes : Baer, Carlisle , Garlock , Griffith,
Noes: haberfelde and Stoner.
Absent: Austin.
Allowance of Claims And
Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, c:_aims
as audited by the Finance Committee and payrolls as authorized by the
heads of Deoartments were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same ,
Bakersfield, California, January 7th, 1924,
34S
Report of Lighting Committee
Re: Establishment of Ornamen-
tal Street Lighting lone .
Mr. Griffith, of t:ie Ligx:t ing Committee , rer,orted
that after a careful investi,l�,atior: the Corimi.ttee, wished to recorrenend
the establishment of a business section li-lztint- zone in which the
intensive lighting, system will. be allowed . The zone heir:,- described as
fo?lows:
From To
Chester Ave . Calif.Ave . S,P. Track.
19th Street F - N Stref,ts
18th Street H - L Streets
20th Street H - L Streets
I Street. 17th - 21st, Str,.=.ets
K Street I8th - 20th Strc;ets
L Street lath - 20th Streets
Baker Pt.reet E-19th - Nile, St „ No .Sidet
Slimmer Street K=rn - King Streets
Finmbolt Street Kern - mina Streets .
ilnon a motion by Carlisle, seconded ry Carlock, the report was accepted,
Coin.r.ittee Aopointed to Hurry
Joint Pole Installation,
Mr. Badger aoneared before the Council and �cornmendeii
that a Committee be appointed from that Body to act with himself in
e,ndenvoring to hurry the erection of joint Holes , and also to investi-
gate the advisability of the City,* contract_.nfr for the use of the
;dirt poles when installed, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Baer, the Mayor was requested to n000int. a Committee of tyro to
work wits Mr. Badger, The Mayor appointed Councilmen Carlock and
P,us ti n,
Investigation Relative To
Ownership of Tel.eptone ,
Telegraph and Pov.rer, Poles.
Upon a 'notion by Griffith, eeconded by Baer, the
City I.ngineer was instructed to p;ive whatever assistance is necessary
to Mr. L3ad7er in. ascertaining the ownership of the various poles with-
in t:1Ie lighting district .
Adjournment.
Uoon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Stoner, the
Council Adjourned.
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Mayor oP the C.ity o? ersfield , �
California.
A" TF;ST:
C'it; Lend ex-off Clerk
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. January 14th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde ,Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 7th, 1924 read and
approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction of
Improvements in Street
District No.484.
This being the time set to hear protests against the con-
struction of electroliers, etc . , in Street District No.484, and no
protests having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Baer, a resolution ordering the work was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance
No.209 New Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance No. 209„
N. S. , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE NAMING PORTIONS OF 4TH AND STH STREETS
AND CALIFORNIA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haber-felde,Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: None .
Adoption of Ordinance
No.210, New Series .
Upon a motion by Stoner, seconded by Baer, Ordinance No. 210
New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE:
NO.206 NEW SERIES OF THE. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA," was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes : Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: Austin.
Absent: None.
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Adoption of Ordinance
No.211 New Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance
No. 211 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING, VACATING AND
SETTING ASIDE ALL ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE; CITY COUNCIL AND CITY
CLERK IN THE, MATTER OF THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS
TO THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 207 NEW SERIES
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde ,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None .
Adoption of Ordinance
No.212 New Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded. by Baer, Ordinance
No. 212 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING, VACATING AND
SETTING ASIDE ALL ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY
CLERK IN THE MATTER OF' THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TEhr.ITORY CONTIGUOUS
TO THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.2O8 NEW SERIES
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSF'IELD,CALIFORNIA" , was 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. 485.
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Baer, Resolution
of Intention No. 465, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INThNTION FOR THE
CHANGE AND RE-ESTABLISHING OF GRADES ON JACK.SON "TRELT IN THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIE.LD,CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Garlock ,Griffith,Haberfelde ,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
1923 Reed Assessment
Refunds Granted.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Stoner, the
following 1923 weed assessment refunds were granted, due to irregu-
larity in assessment:
J. J. Keays $1 .77 H. A. Brians $4.76
C . H. Harlan 5.31 D. W . Anderson 1.77 .
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1923 Personal Property
Tax Refund Granted .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Mrs. M. G.
Castro was granted a refund of $3.63 due to erroneous assessment on
1923 personal property.
Service Rendered to
Annexed Portion of
The City.
A communication,addressed to the Council by Mr. ("has. H.
Schuler, requesting information relative to what Police and Fire
protection would be given the South Bakersfield District if same
is annexed to the City, and. also asking what attitude the Council
would take toward installing Street lights in that territory, was
read. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City Clerk
was instructed to answer the communication and state that every
possible service would be rendered by the City to the South Bakers-
field District, if same is annexed, as is now being rendered within
the incorporated limits.
City Clerk Instructed
To Advertise For Bids
For One Caterpillar
Or Tracklayer For Use
In Street Dept.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, the City Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for one . 40 to 60 Horse Power,
Caterpillar or Tracklayer Machine for use in the Street Department..
Letter Of Appreciation
From Mayor James Rolph
Jr. , of San Francisco
Relative to Adoption of
Resolution of Thanks.
A letter of apnreciation, addressed to the Council, by
Mayor James Rolph Jr. , of San Francisco , thanking that Body for
the friendly Resolution adopted by them expressing apnrecilation for
the welcome given to the citizens of Bakersfield at San Francisco
on December 22nd, 1923, was read, and upon a motion by Griffith„
seconded by Stoner, was accepted and ordered placed on file .
Bakersfield, California, January 14th, 1924.
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Addition to Area of
Street Lighting Zone .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, H. Street
from 16th to 20th Streets was included in the present Street lighting
a�
zone , in compliance with tizv request presented by Mr. W. E. Drury,
of the Bakersfield Garage.
Letter Commending The
Work of City Welfare
Commissioner. Mrs .
Ansley, presented.
A letter written to the Council by the Prochnau
Brothers, commending the work performed by Mrs . Richard Ansley,
was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, was
ordered filed.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
claims as audited by the Finance Committee and payrolls as author-
ized by heads of Departments were allowed, and the Auditor instruct-
ed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
Recommendation From
Welfare Commission
Re: Barber Shop Regula-
tionsOrdinance .
Mr. McCune , Welfare Commissioner, anoeared before
the Council and recommended amendments to be made to the present
Barber Shop Regulations Ordinance, particularly pertaining to
Section governing physical examination. He also recommended that
a physical examination should be taken by all those engaged in the
handling of edibles . After some discussion, unon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Mayor was requested to apnoint a
committee of three to investigate the matter and report their
findings to the Council. The Mayor appointed Carlock , Griffith
and Baer.
Plans and. Specifications
For Side Walks and Curbs
On N . Street, Between
25th and 26th Streets .
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for
the construction of side walks and curb: on N Street, from a point
82 Ft. , North of the North Line of 25th Street to the South Line of
2Cth Straat.
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Permit Given Boy Scouts 353
To Use Room No. 7 In City
Hall For Office Purooses.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Manager was instructed to grant a permit to the Boy Scouts to use
Room No . 7 in the City Hall, as an office, until such a time as the
City requires the use of the room for other purooses .
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
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uta`Yor-off`the It` aka rsfie�,
California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California .
Bakersfield., California , January 21st, 1924.
354
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council oaf the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o'clock P.M. January 21st, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 14th, 1924,
read and approved as read.
Permit Granted Kern
County Auto Trades
Association to Erect
Temporary Tent for
Automobile Show.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Kern
County Automobile Trades Association was granted a permit to erect
a tent, to be used for a period of one week, to house the exhibits
of an automobile show, beginning about March lst, 1924, on the South-
east corner of Nineteenth and 0 Streets.
Report Submitted Show-
ing Condition of Santa
Fe Railway Crossings.
A report submitted by the City Engineer, showing the
condition of Santa Fe Railway Crossings and approaches to same,
was read, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
report was accepted, and the Committee of the Council instructed
to continue their investigations.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare Amendment to
Traffic Ordinance to
Regulate Parking in Cer-
tain Alleys .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the
existing; Traffic Ordinance to allow a two hour parking for vehicles
on the South side of the alleys running east and west between 18th
and 20th Streets, and also in the alley running east and west.
through Block 205, Bakersfield.
Committee Appointed To
Investigate Advisability
of Changing Time Limit For
Parking Regulations in
General .
Uoon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the Mayor
was requested to appoint a committee of three to investigate the
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advisability of changing time limit for parking vehicles, 355
and also the regulations of parking, in general . The Mayor
appointed Austin, Carlock and Stoner.
Allowance of Claims and
Pay Rolls
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by
the heads of Departments, were allowed, -and the Auditor instructed
to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
Proposed Opening of
California Avenue ,
Rest to Oak Street.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Manager was instructed to interview the proper parties to the end
that California Avenue may be opened west to Oak Street.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the Council
adjourned.
ell
Mayor of the C ty o ersfield,
California.
ATTEST:
✓y
City Clerk and ex- c o C erk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, January 28th, 1924.
356
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 28th, 1924.
Present : Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 21st, 19249
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids For One
Caterpillar or Track-
layer Machine.
This being the time set to open bids received covering
the proposed purchase of one Caterpillar or Tracklayer Machine,
for use in the Street Department, upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Austin, all bids received were publicly opened, exam-
ined and declared.
Contract Awarded The
Holt Manufacturing Co.
To Furnish One 40 Horse-
Power Caterpillar.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, the bid
placed by the Holt Manufacturing Company, offering to furnish
one T-29 forty horsepower Caterpillar for the sum of $3675.00,
was accepted. This amount being subject to an allowance of
$367.50 for the two second hand tractors at the present time being
used by the City.
Mrs . Annie Adams Cited
To Appear To Show Cause
Rhy License as Palmist
Should Not Be Revoked.
It having been brought to the attention of the Council
that Mrs . Annie Adams is conducting a profession of palmistry,
at 1917 L Street, in an apparent improper manner, upon a motion
by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City Clerk was instructed to
cite Mrs . Adams to appear before the Council at eight o 'clock
F'. M. , February 4th, 1924, and at that time show cause why the
license should not be revoked.
Proposed Amendment To
License Ordinance In-
creasing fee of Palmists ,
Etc .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the City
Attorney was instructed to amend Section 41 of License Ordinance
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No.1.90 New Series, to provide a fee of �,500.00 per quarter for
practicing the profession of Palmist, Fortune Teller, Etc .
Proposed Ordinance
Providing For Permit
For Palmist,rortune
Teller. Etc .
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Stoner, the
City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance :making it
necessary for persons wishing to engage in the business of Palmist,
Fortune Teller, Etc . , to make application to the City Manager for
a permit to do so. The application, when received, to be referred
to the Chief of Police, who will make necessary investigations
concerning the qualifications of the applicant. The petition
to be then referred to the City Manager for his final approval.
Refund Granted Colorado
Pacific Land Company for
1923 Weed Assessment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant ,in the sum of
in favor of the Colorado Pacific Land Comnany as a refund or 1923
Weed Assessment erroneously collected.
Second-Hand Store Permit
Granted.
Upon a motion by Stoner, seconded by Baer. , Dave
Phillips was granted permission to conduct a second-hand store
at 1900 L. Street .
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.
Mayor Haberfelde Grant-
ed Five Months Leave of
Absence.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, Mr.
Haberfelde , Mayor, was granted a five months leave of absence from
the City.
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Letter of Introduction
For Mr. Haberfelde .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the City Clerk
was instructed to prepare a letter, introducing Mr. Haberfelde, to
those with whom he may come in contact, and requesting that all
possible assistance and help be furnished him by Government Offi-
cials of the several countries which Mr. Haberfelde intends to
visit..
Proposed Ordinance Pro-
viding Additional Regula-
tions for Second-Hand
Stores.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Attorney was instructed to draft an amendment to the existing
Second-Hand Store Regulation Ordinance, in line with recommenda-
tions offered by the Chief of Police.
Application For Sewer
Connection For New County
Hospital.
Mr. Wagy, Chairman of the Kern County Board of Super-
visors, appeared before the Council and made application for a
connection to be made with the city sewer, to serve the new County
Hospital, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of two to investigate the
matter, with the assistance of the City Manager and the City Engineer.
The Mayor appointed Councilmen, Baer and Griffith.
Proposed Ordinance Pro-
viding For Use By The
City of Joint Poles.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded. by Griffith, the City
,Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to provide for the
use, by the City of Bakersfield, of the joint telephone and power
poles, which are soon to be installed.
Plans and Soecifications
Ordered For Electroliers
In East Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
ingineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for
electroliers on Baker Street, from the north line of East, 19th St.
to the North line of Nile Street, and on the South side of Sumner
Street , from the West line of King Street, to the East line of Kern St.
Street.
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Plans & Specifications
Ordered For Grade Cross-
ing Over Santa Fe Tracks
at Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plans and specifications and
estimate of the cost for a suitable grade crossing over the janta
Fe Tracks at Union Avenue, by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Haberfelde ,Stoner.
Noes: Griffith.
Absent: None.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Stoner, the Council
adjourned.
hat&" Mayor of the C yS�'o `T3akers ie d,
California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and x-officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
360 Bakersfield, California, February 4th, 1924.
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 4th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Appointment of Temporary
Presiding Officer.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Councilman
0. T. Austin was appointed to act as temporary presiding officer.
Office of President of
The Council Declared
Vacant.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Garlock, the
position of President of the Council was declared vacant.
Appointment of Council-
man L. K . Stoner As Per-
manent Presiding Officer.
Councilman Griffith nominated Councilman L. K. Stoner
for position of President of the Council . No further nominations
were made , and upon a motion by Garlock , seconded by Baer, Mr.
L. K. Stoner was appointed to serve the Council as President by
the following vote :
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Garlock, Griffith.
Noee : None .
Declined to vote: Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 28th , 1924,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids - Tlectroliers
Street District No . 484.
This being the time set to open bids received for the
proposed installation of an ornamental lighting s-stem in Street
District No . 484, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
sill bids received were publicly opened., examined and declared.
Action on Bids For Light-
ing System Deferred For
One Vreek.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, action on
bids presented to cover the proposed installation ornamental lights
In Street District No . 484 was deferred for one week for considera-
tion.
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Application for Permit
To Operate Lunch Wagon
Denied.
A party appeared before the Council and made verbal aoolica-•
Lion for a Permit to operate a lunch wagon in the vicinity of Chester
Avenue and Nineteenth Street, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded
by Carlisle, the application was denied.
Permit Granted To Stretch
Banner Across Nineteenth
Street .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a permit was
granted the Kern County Auto Trades Association to stretch an adver-
tising banner across Nineteenth Street, for a period of fifteen days
time, after regular permit has been secured from the Building
Insnector.
Permit Granted To Install
Gasoline Tank & Pump.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a permit was
granted Tony Gil to install. one , 120 gallon, gasoline tank in front
of his place of business at 517 East Nineteenth Street, under the
supervision of the City Engineer and Fire Chief.
Petition For Intersection
Street Lights .
A petition, signed by residents living in the vicinity of
Eighteenth and Spruce Streets, asking that a street light be placed
at the intersection of Eighteenth and Spruce Streets, and also one
on Eighteenth Street to serve Jastro Park, was read and uoon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, was referred to the City
Manager for whatever action he may deem necessary.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications For Pro-
posed Improvement of
Lincoln Street & Beale
Avenue.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a resolution,
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed improvement of
Lincoln Street and Beale Avenue , to be known as Street District, No.
486, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Storrer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
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J l7 Adoption of F:esolution
of Intention No. 486.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, Resolution
of Intention No. 486, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTt,NTION TO IMPROVE
S'.TRERT DISTRICT NO. 486 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Confirmation of Appoint-
ment of City Planning
Commission Members.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, the appoint-
ment of the following men to serve as the City Planning Commission
was confirmed:
Mr. A. B. Herrington Mr. W. J. Schultz
Mr. James T. Graham Mr. Fred Gribble
Mr. C. A. Griffith.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 213 New Series.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance
No. 213 New Series , entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING eECTION 33
OF ORDINANCE NO. 190 NEW SERIES AND ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO
TO BE KNOWN AS SECTION 33a" , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde .
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 214 New Series .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance
No. 214 New Series, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 41 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 190 NEW SERIES, AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO ORDINANCE
NO . 190 NEW SERIES TO BE KNOVaN AS SECTIONS 41a, 41b, 41c , 41d and
4le" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde .
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Amendment To Traffic Ordi-
nance Regulating Parking
In Alleys Deferred One
Week.
A proposed ordinance, amending certain sections of rraffi.c
Ordinance No. 122 New Series , relative to the regulation of parkin,;
in certain alleys , was read to the Council , and upon a motion by
Austin, seconded by Baer, action on same was deferred for one week.
Allowance of Claims And
Pay Rolls.
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,
Palmist ' s License Revoked
Mrs. Annie Adams -
This being the time set for Mrs. Annie Adams to appear
before the Council and show cause why license held by her, to prac-
tice the profession of palmistry, should not be revoked, the Council
proceeded to hear testimony in the case. After having clone so ,
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the license was revoked.
Instructions Issued To
The City Attorney To Have
Railroad Commission Ruling,
Re; Union Avenue Subway,
Set Aside.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlisle„ the City
Attorney was instructed to address a communication to the State
Railroad Commission, asking that their ruling covering the proposed.
construction of a subway at the Union Avenue Santa Fe Grade Crossing
be set aside.
Map of Proposed Clover-
Leaf Tract Referred To
City Planning Commission.
A map, showing a sub-division of a portion of Section 23,
Township 29 South, Range 27 Fast, to be known as the Cloverleaf
Tract, was submitted to the Council for their approval, and upon a
motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, was referred to the City
Planning Commission for their recommendations.
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Kern County Authorities
Authorized to Connect
New Kern County Hospital
Pith City Sewer Main,
Under Certain. Conditions.
Councilman Baer, of the Committee appointed to investigate
the advisability of allowing the County of Kern to connect the new
County Hospital with the City Hewer Main, reported that it was the
recommendation of the Committee that the permit be granted, under
conditions as set forth in the Committee 's Report, on file in the
office of the City Clerk, and upon a motion by Austin, seconded by
Baer, the report was accepted, but action on the actual granting of
the permit was deferred for one week.
City Clerk Instructed To
Prepare Bill To Pacific
Fruit Express Company For
Sewer Rental.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City
Clerk was instructed to present a bill to the Pacific Fruit Express
Company, for the amount due at this time, for sewer rent, as per
agreement on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Approval of Kern County
Fair.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Oarlock, the Council
went on record as unanimously approving the holding of a Ker^.a County
Fair in 1924.
City Manager Instructed To
Aonly For a Survey Of Fire
Conditions , In Order That
Insurance Rates May Be
Decreased.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City
Manager was instructed to make application for a survey of existing
fire conditions in the City of Bakersfield for the purpose of endeavor-
ing to obtain a decreased rate of fire insurance .
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor The_ Bakersfield,'
California.
A`.CTEST;
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
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365
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 llth, 1924.
Present : Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, ltoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 4th, 1924,
read and approved as read.
Resolution Adopted Award-
ing Contract To Robinson
FIectric - Electroliers
"treet District No . 484.
This being the time set to further consider bids received
for the installation of an ornamental lighting system in Street
District No . 484, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
resolution awarding contract to Robinson Electric , as per their
bid of f26 ,600. 00, was adopted as read by the following, vote:
A-
yes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes : None .
Absent: Haberfelde .
Action On Protests
Removal of ex-Mayor Haber-
felde.
A Resolution adopted at a mass meeting of the citizens of
the City of Bakersfield, held on February 6th, 1924, and also a
resolution adopted by the romans ' Club of Bakersfield , petitioning
the Council to reconsider their action in removing exJayor
Haberfelde from his position as Mayor of the City, was read and it
was moved by Austin, seconded by Baer, that the Council reconsider
their action. The motion, was lost by the following vote :
Ayes: Austin, Baer,
Noes: Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith , Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Further Investigation of
The Advisability of A Sub-
way At Union Avenue Santa
Fe Crossing.
A resolution was read , protesting against the Council 's ac-
tion in requesting the setting aside of a ruling made by the 3ail -
road Commission relative to the proposed construction of a subway*
at the Union Avenue Santa Fe Crossing, and uoon a motion bc• Austin„
seconded by Baer, a Committee of three was snpointed to confer
3 6P Bakersfield, California, February llth, 1921 .
with committees from the Booster' s Club an6 other organizations rel-
ative to what steps should be taken. The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Griffith, Austin and Carlock an tie Committee , end instructed that
the City Engineer and the City Attorney also be presont at the
meet.inE to be held.
Permit, Granted Kern
County to Connect New
Hospital lith City Sewer
Main.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock, a permit
was granted Kern County to connect the new County Hospital with the
City Fewer Main, in accordance with the Committee ' s Resort accented
February 4th, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Proposed Second-Hand
Dealers Regulation
Ordinance .
An ordinance , regulating pawnbrokers, second hand
dealers , junk dealers , etc . , was nresentec' to the Council , and
upon a. motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action on same was
deferred for one week, in order that parties interested might famil-
iarize themselves with the proposed provivions .
Invitation of Elks
To Inspect New Elks '
Club Accented .
An invitation, presented by the Local Lodge of Elks ,
extending to the Council an invitation to visit the new Elks
Building on February 29nd, was read and upon a motion by Baer,
seconded by Griffith , was accented with thanks .
Letter ?relative To
Proposed. Bi-Centennial
Celebration of George
Wsshinp;ton ' s Birthday .
A communication, addressed to the Mayor by the Sul-
grave Institution of New York City, relative to plans for a bi-
centennial celebration to commemorate the birth of George Tashington ,
was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, was laid
over for one week.
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Recommendations of
City Manager re: re-
organization of Fire
Department.
A communication addressed to the Council- by Mr. Ogden,
City Manager, stating thpt in order, to obtain a reduction on
insurance rates, it would be necessary to re-organize the Fire
Department , and recommending that the salary of the Fire Chief' be
increased to z250. 00 per month, and that the offices of first and
second assistant chief be created, was read. Upon a motion by
Austin, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare the necessary ordinance to carry out the recommendations
of the City Manager.
City Manager Autorhized
To Negotiate The Purchase
of Lot on Corner of Calif.
Avenue and C . Street ,
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Austin, the City
Manager was instructed to negotiate for the purchase, by the City,
of the lot on the southeast corner of California Avenue and C Street. ,
to be used for the purpose of the widening and improvement of
California Avenue .
Application By Santa
Fe Railway Company To
Construct Spur Track
Peferred to Committee .
An application placed by the Santa Fe Railway Company,
asking for permission to construct a spur track across R, l.5th and
S Streets , was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
was referred to the Committee appointed to investigate Railway
matters for their recommendations .
Acceptance of Resignation
City Planning Commissioner
- Fred L. Gribble -
A letter from Mr. Fred L. Gribble , tendering his resigna-
tion as a member of the City Planning Commission, to take effect
immediately, was read, and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by
Carlock, was accepted and ordered placed on file .
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ll0 Aop_ roval of Cloverleaf
Tract Map.
Upon a motion by Carlock , seconded by Griffith,
man Showirg a subdivision of a portion of Section 23, Township
29 South, Range 27 hast, to be known as the Cloverleaf Tract ,
was anoroved as submitted.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Car'1ock,
claims as audited by the Finance committee were allowed and the
Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover
same .
Vote of Thanks Extended
Fire Deoartment For Decora-
tion of Clock Tower.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a
vote of thanks was extended the Bakersfield Fire Deoartment for
the fine work displayed in electric decoration of the Clock Tower.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle ,
the Council adjourned.
U
Mayor of The City of Bakersfield,
California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk e.nd ex- ffcio�Clerk o
The Council of the City of Bakers-
field , California.
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369
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 18th, 1924.
Present: Anstin, Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Minutes of the regular meeting of February llth, 1924,
read and approved as read .
Adontion of Resnlut.ion
Chanting Grade on Jackson Street.
This being the time set to hear protests against the
contemplated changing and re-establishing of grades on Jackson
Street, as outlined in Resolution of Intention No . 485, and no
protests having been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded.
by Baer, Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ORDERI:vG THE CHANGING
AND RE-ESTABLISHING OF GRADES ON JACKSON STREET IN THE CITY OF
B0-LRSFIELD, CALIFJRNIA" , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Car.1-isle,Cerlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: haberfelde .
City Attorney Instructed
To Apply For Rehearing
By Railroad Commission
Re Santa Fe Union Avenue
Crossing.
A Committee report from the Realty Board, Civic Commercial
Association and Boosters ' Club, recommending that the paving and
grading of Union Avenue south of Truxton Avenue, be held in
abeyance until a rehearing could be had before the Railroad Com-
mission regarding the subway at the crossing, was read , and upon
a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith , the City Attorney was
instructed to ask for a rehearing of the matter.
Proposed George Washington
Bi-Centennial Celebration.
This being the time set to further consider a request from
the Sulgrave Tnstitution of New York City relative to the formula-
ting of a program for the bi-centennial Celebration of George
Washington ' s Birthday, upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith,
the matter was laid on the table .
Bakersfield , California , February 16th, 1924 .
3'70
Recommendations From
Welfare 'Commission.
A communication presented by the Welfare Commission,
recommending the enactment of an ordinance making it compulsory
that sanitary wash rooms and, toilets be provided in every restau-
rant and lunch room in the City, and also that steps be taken to
compel Doctor Long to discontinue the use of the name - "Bakers-
field Emergency Hospital" - was read. Upon a motion by Carlisle ,
seconded by Baer, the report was referred to the City Manager and
City Attorney for recommendations .
Adoption of Ordinance
No .215 New Series
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith , Ordinance
No. 215 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICES OF
1`1T A""ISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND FLUE MAR.'HAL AND 2ND ASSISTANT FI3E
CHIEF AND DRILL MASTER OF THE FIRE, DT?ARTIdiENT OF THE CITY' OF BAKERS-
FIELD" . was adopted as read by the following vote .
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle, Carlock , Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde .
Adoption Of Ordinance
No . 216 New Series .
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith , salary
amendment ordinance No . 216 New Series , entitled: AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SUBDIVISIONS 3, AND 4 OF SECT'ION1 AND REPEALING SUBMVI -
^SON 9 OF SECTION 1 AND ADDING A NEI� SUBDIVISION TO BE KNGWN AS
SUBDIVISION 4a TO SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE No.204 NE-o, SEfU ES OF THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIF'ORNIA" , was adopted as read by the
following vote :
Ayes: Austin,Beer,Carlisle,Carl.ock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Spur Track Application
-Traffic & Railway Mat-
ters Referred to City
Manager FOR Handling.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the: committees
comnosed of Councilmen, appointed to investigate traffic and railway
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matters, were discharged, and the unfinished business under
investigation by these Committees referred to the City Manager
for handling, as well as a. petition placed by the Santa Fe
Railway Company for a spur track across R, 16th & S Streets.
City Auditor Instructed
To Issue Warrant To Cover
Purchase of Lot On South-
east Corner of California
Avenue and C . Street.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of
$1600.00 , payable to the Kern County Abstract Company, to
cover the amount to be paid for a lot, situated on the south-
east corner of California Avenue and C. Street, to be used by
the City for the proposeC widening of California Avenue.
Allowance of Claims
And Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by CRrIock, claims
as audited by the Finance Comrlittee and payrolls as authorized
by the heads of Departments, Mere allowed, and the Auditor
instructed to issue warrants on the Traasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of The City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and e -off io_Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California , February 25t.h, 1924.
4 2
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City* Hall at eight o ' clock P. M. February 25th , 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 18th,
1924 , read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction
of Improvements On Lin-
coln St . & Beale Avenue,
Known as St . Dist . No.486 .
This being the time set to receive protests against
the contemplated improvement of certain oortions of Lincoln Street ,
and Beale Avenue , known as Street District No . 486, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
resolution ordering the construction of .improvements in Street
District No. 486 was addooted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith , Stoner.
Aloes : None.
Absent Haberfelde.
Protect Presented Re-
Condition of Santa Fe
Railway Crossings. Etc .
A protest , signed by aoproximately four hundred residents
of the City of Bakersfield, voicing their disapproval of the condition
of certain Santa Fe RailwP7 Crossings ; blocking of crossings by trains ,
and the apparent unnecessary noise by wigwag signals, was presented to
the Council , and upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded b7 Baer, was re-
ferred to the City Manager for immediate action.
Petition For Electroliers
On Sonora Street .
A petition presented by approximately seventy percent.
of the owners of oronerties along Sonora Street , asking that an
electrolier system be installed on "onora Street, from Kentucky Street
to Bernard Street, to consist of ornamental lights and con6utts similar
to those being installed in Street District No. 484, was presented, and
unon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Cerlock, was referred to the
Lighting Committee of the Council for their recommendations .
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373
Further Consideration of
Application By Santa Fe
For Spur Track Across R,
S and. 15th Streets .
This being the time set to further consider a petition
placed by the Santa Fe Railway Company, asking for a permit to
install and maintain a spur track across R, 15tb & S Streets , the
0ovr.cil proceeded to further consider the matter ene" after having
done so, upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Baer, the peti-
tion was referred to the City Manager to be handled in conjunction
with the protests presented by residents of the City against certain
crossing conditions .
Application For Permit
For Temporary Canopy
Pentecostal Church.
Upon e motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock, an apolica-
tion placed by the Pentecostal. Church for a permit to construct a
temporary canopy of canvas on Church, situated on the corner of
Eleventh and 0 Streets , was referred to the City Manager.
Matter of Fixing Definite
Time For Occupancy of Chris-
tian Tabernacle on H Street.
Upon 9 motion by Griffith , seconded by Baer, the City
to_
Manager was instructed to ascertain relative^how long the frame
structure , at the :oresent time being used by the Christian Church
as a tabernacle , on H Street is to be occupied, and a definite
time to be fixed for its discontinuance.
Application Placed gy The
Southern Pacific Company
For the Closing of the
Sacramento Street Crossing
Denied.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, application
placed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for the closing
of the Sacramento Street Railway Crossing was denied.
Application by Southern
Pacific Company For Agree-
ment re- 24th St . Crossing
Operation Denied.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, a request
placed by the South ern Pacific Company,asking tbst ar agreement be
executed covering proposed easement for the 24th Street Crossing ,
was denied, and the City Attorney instructed to answer the
communication.
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Allowpoce.. 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 .
Ad j ou-nmen t
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex=officio Clerk if
The Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California .
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11it2147 Bakersfield, California, March 3rd, 1924.
3'75
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of the City H a1.1
at eight o ' clock P. M. March 3rd, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlis.lP,Carlork,Griffith ,Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 25th, 1924, read
and approved as. read.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 217 New Series
Uron a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance No .
217 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE NAMING PORTIONS OF UNION
AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA AVENUE IN THE: CITY OF BAYERSFIELD, CALIFORN A" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde .
Adoption of Secondhand
Dealers Regulation Ord-
inance No. PIP New Series
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No . 218 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE BUSINESS
OF PAWN BROKERS, SECONDHAND DFALFRS, SECONDHAND FURNITURE DEALERS,
JUNK DFA.LFRS AND JUNK COLLECTORS; MAKING THE VIOLATION HEREOF A
MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDING A PENALTY THERFFOR AND INPRALING ORDINANCE
NO . 4F NEW SERIES AND ORDINANCE NO . 79 NEW SERIES AND ALL ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HE:RETITH" , was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes : Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,C9rlock,Griffith ,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Report of Citizens ' Annex-
ation Committee .
A Resolution adopted by the Greater Bakersfield Annexation
Committee , on February 27th , 1924, recommending that sters be taken
to proceed to have annexed to the City a certain nortion of territ:or;;,
adjoining the southern Limits , wps read, and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Cariock, was ordered nloced on file.
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Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Cerlock, claimer as
audited by the Finance Committee and nayrolls as authorized by the
heads of Denartments, were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
Apnointment of Mr.Alex
Wark as Planning Com-
missioner.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Baer, the appoint-
ment of Mr. Alex Wark, as Planning Commissioner, by Mayor Stoner , wRs
confirmed .
Senort by Sun' t Walker
of Santa Fe Pailway Rel-
ative To Conditions Com-
nlsined of.
Mr. J. 71. Walker, Surerintendent of the A. T. & . S. F.
Rnilway, anneared before the Council and explained the rei.lroad side
of the case pertaining, to conditions comnlained of in a protest
signed by a large number of citizens and presented to the Council
or February 25th, 1924. Mr. talker, submitted a report of the situa-
tion, which was ordered filed b:: the City Clerk .
Ad journmen1,
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield.,
California .
ATTEST:
City ClerkRnd ex-officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California .
ftt2147 Bakersfield , California, March loth, 1924. iy
37.9
MinutPn of the regular meeting of the council so t.p,n r, ;. t...; of
bohnivfield , Celtl'ornia , held in the Council Chamber of the City mall.
At eight o 'clock F .N. Uarch loth , 1924.
Present: Austin, Fnrr,Carlisle, i;nrlock ,Griffith,StonPr,
Pbsent: Naher.felde ,
Minutes of the regular meet.inE of Nerch 3rd, 1924, read
and aoproved as read .
Oneninf Bids - Street
Dist. No. AQ - ?mnrov-
ment of Lincoln r,traet
end &Pale Avenue .
pin trinF the time net to receive bids to cover the
pronosed imnlnvPment of 70reet. District No . 4F6, covering nortions
of Lincoln Street and KPO P Avenue , anon q motion by Griffith., sPrord-
ed by Carlock , all bid, received were publicly opened , examined and
dPolsred .
Adoption of ^esolution
AwardinF Contrpet To
F'. 0 . NighbPrt - street,
Di-strict. No . 466.
Upon a motior by Baer, recorded by Carlisle , a ?e:;olu :.ior,
awarding contrsct for the imopovemPnt of ccrtni'^ nnrt.inne of Lincoln
Street and Beale. Avenue , known nF Street District No . 4F6, to Y. w .
Night" , was adorted es read by the followirF vote:
A PP! AuPtin , 4no ?4 Carlisle ,Carloek ,Griffith ,Stoner.
Omen• hore .
Assent: Haberfelde ,
Petition For Fnactment
of °gnitarT Ordinance
Covering; Phyric=il oxnmi -
nattor of All Persons
Fandlinq Food Stuffs .
Messer" N . A , Klein and H . C . McCune , 101 fnrP CommiFnioners ,
anoeared before the Council and again recommended the niactment of
A sanitary ordir.ence , moking it neceprRpy tp
,t rAll persons handling
food F.tuffs be reoulred to undergo a nhyFicnl Px^ruination. A communi -
cation wPr also nrerented advisinF the Council of the resolution
unani.monaly adont.ed by the Cooks A In .iters ' Ur_ion, Advocating this
ordinance . Upor n mcti.on hY Griffith, seconded by Vor, the matter
wpp referred to the City ynnarPr, City Attorsney and Health Officer
for their rocommCnOntl,onp .
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378 Rakersfield , California , lUiarch lOt,h , 1a�4.
Ado,,tiCr: of Pe:;olution
A�rer�t.irn Deed From 'N;. NI.
and Nell N . Ovalker For
Pl,onerty To V+iden Califor-
nia Avenue, _
11non a motion by Austin , seconded by Baer, Resolution_
entitled: "A RFP,OLUTION ACCFP'1'ING C=F[�NT C1.tP TA1 NFsD TN DF H,n T>ATFD
1,4ARC:li 6TH, 19?4, WEiREIN E.l'w , VvALf•.F.R AND NFLL M. VVPLKF.P, CONVEY CER-
9'AIN 'F:AL r ;OFFRTY TO TE i,, CITY OF BAK.EF°FThi D AND DIRECTING THTt CITY
AUDITOR 90 ISSUE A VYARRANT IN PAYMENT FOR TH; - SAME" , was adonted as
read b;,7 the following vote:
Ayes : Austin ,Raer,Carl.isle ,CArlock ,Griffit.11 Stoner.
Noes: Norte .
Absent.: Daberfelde .
Proposed Slot. Machine
License Ordinance .
An Ordinance rroviding a license for the oner�s_t.ion of
slot machines , was or•esented to the Gouncil , and unon a motion by
Griffith , seconded by Carlisle , actinr on same was deferred for one
week for invecti^_ation.
Extension of Time
Granted - Sewer Dist . No .483 .
Unon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlisle , Stroud
Brothers were granted an exten ^ion of fo�^ty-five days time to complete
the i.morovement, of "ewer District. No . 4E.3.
Permit Granted
Atchison, Tonekn 8- Santa Fe
Railway Cornnan:r to Construct,
Maintain, and Onerat- a Sour
Track Across 15th & S. Sts .
Upon a motion by Carlisle , <,econdedi by RaPr, the Atchison,
Toneka and Santa. Fe Railway Comoary wav 1-ranted oermi: rion to construct ,
maintain and operate a sour track acros -; T� , 15th and S Streets , in the
Cii.y of Rakersfield . and more narticular•l.y described as follows: -
"Commencing; at the intersection of the A .T. 4- . " . Y.Ry.Co ' s
second track with the weft ] ins of R "t.reet; thence on
a curve to the rippt with a radius of 942.29 feet„ a dis-
tance of 60.3 ft. . , to the east line of 1 Street; thence
continuing on said curve 5 .87 ft . to a point ; thence on a
curve to the right having a radius of 603.80 ft . c� distance
of 121 . 83 ft . to the north line of 15th Street , distant
136.8 ft. westerl:,- from the southeast corner of mock 334 ,
City of Bakersfield ; thence nontinuing on said curve across
1F,th and S Streets , 235 ft. . to a point in the east line of
S Street , distant 79 .5 ft. , south of the north line of 15th
+W147 Bakersfield , California, March loth, 1924.
3'79
Opinion of City Attorney
Re : Name , "Bakersfield hmer-
genc;; hospital' .
Mr. F . F. Brittan, City Attorney, submitted an oninion
to the Council in which he stFted that to the best of hic know-
ledge there is no legal method by which the use of the name -
"Bakersfield hmergenny hospital" can be nrohibited by the Council ,
and unon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith , the communica-
tion was accented and orde^ed placed on file.
Aorroval. of Map
Re-Subdivision of Block E
Virginia Tract.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, man showing
a re-subdivision of Block h of the Virginia Tract, was annroved
as submitted.
Adoption of Amendment
To Traffic Regulation
Ordinance 219, N. S .
Upon s motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, OrdinRree
No. 219 New Series, amending Sections 11 and 41 of Traffic Ordinance
No . 122 New Series , was adopted aq road by the following vote :
Ayes : Baer,Carlimle ,Carlock ,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: Austin .
Absent: haberf-lde .
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 warrante on the Treasurer to cover same .
Adjournment.
Unon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlock , the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the Clt,y*of BAl:ersfield, Cal .
ATTEST:
City Olerk and e -offioio Clerk
of the Council of ti,e City of
Bakersfield, California.
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3 S O Bakersfield, California, March 17th, 1924.
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 17th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Minutes of the regular meeting of March loth, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Petition for Electroliers
On H Street Between 18th
and 20th Sts.
A Petition signed by the majority of property owners ,
petitioning for electroliers on that portion of H Street lying
between 18th and 20th Streets, was read, and upon a motion by
Baer, seconded by Griffith, was referred to the Planning Commission
for recommendations .
Refund of 1923 Personal
Property Tax.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, the City
Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of ��1.32, in
favor of J. Pourroy, to cover tax on personal property not assessable.
Adoption of Ordinance
No.220 New Series.
Naming Portions of 24th St.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, Ordinance
No. 220 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE NAMING A PORTION OF 24TH
STREET IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock ,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 487 - Clos-
ing Certain Streets In The
Vicinity of 24th & V Streets .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Resolution
of Intention No. 487, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTEU TIal TO CLOSE CER-
TAIN STREETS IN THE; VICINITY OF 24TH AND V STREETS , IN THE: CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde .
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'JI-I12i / Bakersfield, California-, March 17th, 1924.
381_
Acceptance of Treasurer' s
Financial Reports for Months
October, 1923 to January ,1924
Both Inclusive.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Treasurer' s financial report for months beginning October, 1923
and ending January 1924, both inclusive, were accented and ordered
placed on file.
Slot Machine License Ordi-
nance Laid Over For One Week.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, an
Ordinance proposing to amend license ordinance , No. 190 New Series ,
decreasing the fee to be charged for operating slot machines, was
laid over for one week.
City Attorney Instructed To
Change Proposed Slot Machine
License Ordinance .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City Attor-
ney was instructed to change the provisions of the proposed slot
machine license amendment ordinance to provide that a license fee
shall be 4Xacted for the operation of machines and contrivances
using a coin or slug of a value of five cents or over.
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 in-
-strutted to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
nJ(c
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
it "'-.._.__ 711,
382 Bakersfield, California, March 24th, 1924.
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 24th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock.,Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 17th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Resolution Accepting Grants
Of Four Sewers in East Bakers-
field.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, Resolution
accepting the dedication of four sewer systems in East Bakersfield,
described below, were adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
( 1 ) "The sewer beginning at a manhole at the inter-
section of Beale Avenue and the alley in Block 27
and running thence easterly in the alley through
Blocks 27 and 28 in that portion of the City for-
merly known as the Town of Kern.
( 2 ) The sewer beginning at a manhole at the inter-
section of Beale Avenue and the alley in Block 107
and running thence westerly in the alley through
Blocks 107, 108, 109 and 110 in that oorti.on of the
City formerly known as the Town of Kern.
( 3) The sewer beginning at a manhole at the inter-
section of Beale Avenue and the alley in Block 26
and running thence westerly in the alley through
Blocks 25, 24, 23, and easterly through Block 8
in that portion of the City formerly known. as the
Town of Kern.
( 4) The six inch sewer in the alley between Jackson
Street and Kentucky Street, beginning at the inter-
section of the alley in Block 71 and Beale Avenue
and running thence westerly through Blocks 71, 72,
73, and 74, in the City of Bakersfield , formerly
the Town of Kern. "
Refund Granted R . H. P. Green
1923 Installment of Improvement
Assessment - Sewer District No. 46 .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith , the City
Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant of $5.22, in favor of
R. H. P. Green, to cover a refund of the 1923 installment of Assess•-
ment in Sewer District No . 46 incorrectly assessed.
'k- 12147 Bakersfield, California, March 24th, 1924. 9p3
J O�A
Acceptance of City
Treasurer' s Financial Re-
port - February, 1924.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Baer, the City Treasurer' s
financial report for the month of February 1924 was accepted and
ordered placed on file .
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications - Improve-
ment of Jackson & Baker
Streets - St. Dist. No .488 .
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, a Resolution adopting
plans and specifications for proposed improvement of portions of Jack-
son and Baker Streets, known as Street District No. 488, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes : None .
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 488.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, Resolution of
Intention No. 488, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTE:NTION TO IMPROVE STRhi3O
DISTnICT NO. 488 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, AND TO ISSUE
BONDS IN PAYMENT THFREFOR" , was adopted as read by the following: vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 221 New Series
Limiting Parking Time
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, Ordinance No. 221 New
Series, amending Section 11 of Traffic Ordinance No. 122 New Series ,
limiting the time of parking on Streets within the business district,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
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384 Bakersfield, California, March 24th, 1924.
Failure of Passage of
Proposed Ordinance De-
creasing License Fee For
Operating Slot Machines,
Etc .
It was moved by Baer, seconded by Austin, that Ordinance
proposing to amend Section 23b, of License Crdinance No. 190 New
Series, decreasing the amount of license fee to be exacted for the
operation of slot machines, etc. , be adopted as read. The motion
was lost by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer.
Noes: Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Corrmittee were allowed and the Auditor
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare Ordinances Call-
ing An Election for Proposed
Annexation of Territory South
of Bakersfield.
A Petition signed by Mrs. Mattis Long, asking that the
Council proceed with an election in territory South of Bakersfield,
as requested in petitions filed December 15th and 17th, 1.923, was
read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary instruments and
fix May 6th, 1924 as the date on which the election shall. be held.
Conclusions of Council
Relative to Amount To Be
Charged for Sewer Privileges
Outside of Present City Limits .
It was moved by Austin, seconded by Griffith, that the
Council go on record, declaring in future no connections will be
allowed to be made to the City Sewer Mains by owners of properties
outside of the City until they have executed a contract with the
City to pay an amount for the privilege, which will be approximately
equal to a full City tax for all purposes , on property within the
City of equal value , and that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare contracts of a similar nature to be executed by those who
have connected.
J-W 1 4 7 Bakersfield, California, March 24th, 1924. 385
Plans & Specifications
Ordered For Electroliers
On Portions of Sonora .&
FI Streets.
Mr. Griffith, Chairman of City Planning Commission and. also
Chairman of Lighting Committee of the Council, submitted recommenda -
tions from both Bodies, relative to the installation of electrolier,a
on H Street, from 18th to 20th Streets, and on Sonora Street, from
Kentucky to Bernard Streets, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded
by Baer, the report was accepted and. the City Engineer instructed
to prepare the necessary plans and specifications to cover the work
as recommended.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare Suitable Resolu-
tion Covering Recent Demise
of City Planning Commissioner
Alex park -
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a suitable Resolution, expressing;
the regrets of the Council , due to the recent sudden death of City
Planning Commissioner, Mr. Alex Rark.
Adjournment .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by. Baer, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of�theity of Bakersfield, Celif.
AYI E ST
City Clerk and ex-of icio Jerk o?-
the Council of the City of Bakersfield ,
California.
77 -- - 1 --
38(3 Bakersfield, Califxnia, iViarch 31st, 1924.
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 31st , 1924.
Present: Austi.n,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 24th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications for Llectro-
liers on Sonora Street -
Street District No .489
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Baer, a Resolution
adoption plans and specifications for the proposed installation of
electroliers on Sonora Street, from Kentucky to Bernard Streets, to
be known as Street District No . 489, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: haberfelde .
Adoption of ,esolution
of Intention No .489
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 489 , entitled: " RESOLUTION OF INTLNTION TO
IMPROVE STREET DISTRICT NO . 489 IN THE CITY OF' BAKERSFlh,: D, CALIFJR-
NIA, AND TO ISSUE BONDS iN PAYMENT Tli,REFOR" , was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde .
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications for Electro-
liers on h Street - Street
District No. 490
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolu-
tion adopting plans and specifications for the or000sed installa-
tion of electroliers on H Street, between 18th and 20th Streets,
to be known as Street District No. 490, was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayers: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Abaerit: Haberfelde .
ttt z it 4 d Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1924 .
38'7
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 490
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Resolution of
Intention No. 490, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE
STREET DISTRICT NO. 490 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, AND TO
ISSUE BONDS IN ?AYMFN T THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the following
Vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer, Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde.
Action on Plans and
Specifications for Proposed
Installation of Yslectroliers
on Baker Street Laid Over For
One Week
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, action on plans
and specifications submitted to cover the proposed installation of
electroliers on Baker Street, from East 19th to Nile Street, and on
Sumner Street, from Kern to King Street, was deferred for one week
by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
Re - Demise of City
Planning Commissioner
Alex Wark
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the following
Resolution was unanimously adopted:
' WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield
has heard with profound sorrow of the death of our dis-
tinguished citizen, Alex ?lark; and
WHEREAS, as a particular mark of respect to the
memory of the deceased and in recognition of his services
as a member of the City Planning Commission of this City
and the services that he has rendered this community , the
Council of the City of Bakersfield, in commemoration of
his public activities, desires the passage of an aop ro priate
resolution as an expression of its gratitude for the services
that he has rendered this City, both as a member of the City
Planning Commission and as a citizen of the City of Bakers-
field.
NOW, TH}J;E;FORE, Br IT unanimously resolved, that it
is with the most profound sorrow and with the deepest regret
that this Council laments the demise of our late Alex Wark,
that this Council does sincerely aooreciate and recognize the
services performed by him as a citizen of this Community and
as a member of the City Planning Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RhsOLVED that this Resolution be spread
in full on the minutes of this Council" .
3 Q Q Bakersfield, California, March 31, 1924.
O O Adoption of Annexation
Election Ordinance No. 222
New Series
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance
No . 222 New Series, calling a special election to be held on May
6th, 1924, in certain territory south of the present incorporated
limits of the City, to be known as South Bakersfield District No .
1 , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Adoption of Annexation
Election Ordinance No . 223
New Series
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No. 223 New Series, calling a special election to be held on May 6t.h,
1924, in certain territory south of the present incorporated limits
of the City, to be known as South Bakersfield District No. 2, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes,: Austin,Baer.Carlisle.Carl ock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Letter of Commendation
From Kern County Realty Board
Re- Policy Of Council on Fire
Dept. and Sewer Matters
A communication addressed to the Council by the Kern County
Realty Board, commending that Body for the stand taken relative to
keeping the Fire Department within the City Limits , and also in not
allowing any sewer connections outside the City without an. adequate
charge , was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Car-lock,
was ordered placed on file.
Invitation of Kern County
Realty Board To Attend Annual
Banquet
An invitation presented by the Kern County Realty Board,
inviting the City Council and City Officials to be present at the
annual banquet to be held on Friday , April 4th, was read, and upon
a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, was accepted with thanks and
ordered placed on file.
I'W147 Bakersfield, California, March 31, 19246. 389
Petition for Decrease
In License Fee Exacted
For Operation Slot Ma-
chines
A Communication presented by the Peerless Amusement Machine
Company of Los Angeles , asking the Council to enact an amendment to
the License Ordinance to provide for a decreased license fee to cover
the operation of penny slot machines, was read, and upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Baer, was ordered placed on file,
Petition From Boosters '
Club of Greater Bakers-
field Re- Replacement
Public Service Poles
A petition presented to the Council by the Boosters ' Club
of Greater Bakersfield, protesting against a number of public service
poles being allowed to remain in their present location, particularly
on East Truxtun Avenue, was read, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded
by Griffith, 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.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersf eld,Calif .
ATTEST:
Uity Cler and ex-officio erk off`
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field , California.
390 Bakersfield, Califor-zia, April. 7th, 192,5.
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. , April 7th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle.Oarlock,Griffith,Stone.r.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of March 31st, 1924, read and
anoroved as read.
Adoption of Grade
Ordinance No . 224 New
Series
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance
No . 224 New Series , Entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICIAL
GRADE ON UNION AND CALIFORiVfi JXhNUES TN THE CT.TY OF BAKI,,ISFIELD,
CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Gri.ffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: haberfelde.
Matter of Proposed
Electroliers on Baker St
Laid On Table.
This being the time set to further consider the, adoption
of plans and specifications proposing to install electroliers on
portions of Baker and Sumner Streets , upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlisle, the matter was laid on the table by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde .
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications For Curbs and
Sidewalks in Street Dis-
trict No . 491
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith. 3esolution
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed construction of curbs
sidewalks in Street District No . 491 was adopted as read by the fol-
lowing vote :
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Gri.ffith. Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde. .
Utz147 Bakersfield,California April 7th, 1924. 391
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No .491
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, Resolution
of intention No. 491, entitled: "_*,SOLUTION OF INTbNTION TO IM''ROVE;
STREET DISTRICT NO. 491 IN THE CITY OF BAXE;RSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffi.th,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: haberfelde .
Sixty Day Extension of
Time Granted To Complete The
Improvement of St. District
No. 477
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the Union
Paving Company was granted a sixty day extension of time to com-
plete the improvement of Nile Street , known as Street District
No. 477 .
Ninety Day Extension of
Time Granted To Complete The
Improvement of St. District
No. 478 .
Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Baer, the Uni,)n
Paving Company was granted an extension of ninety days time to
complete the improvement of Sonora Street , known as Street Dis-
trict No . 478.
Petiti%n to Open Alley
Through a Portion of Block
264 Bakersfield
A petition signed by approximately sixty seven percent of
the owners of property in block 3, Kruse Tract, asking that steps
be taken to onen an alley through a portion of Block No. 264 ,
Bakersfield, to extend westerly to the private road running parallel
with the mill ditch , was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, second-
ed by Baer, was referred to the City Manager for investigation and
recommendation.
Refund of 1923 Personal
Property Tax Collection Grant-
ed Ed Schmidt.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City
Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of "!5.19, in
favor of Ed . Sclunidt, to cover 1923 personal property tax paid o n
automobile not assessible in the City.
392 Bakersfield, California, April 7, 1924.
Letter of Commendation
From Boosters ' Club of
Greater Bakersfield 3e-
Fire Dep t Pr. Sewer Matters
A Communication from the Boosters ' Club of Greater Bakersfield,
endorsing the stand taken by the City Council and the City Manager
relative to not allowing fire department annaratus to leave the City
Limits, and in regard to an adequate charge to be made for sewer
connection privileFes in outside territory, was read, and. upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Garlock, was ordered placed on file .
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor in-
structed to is¢-ue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report for Month
of March 1924.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, the City
Treasurer's .financial report for the month of March was accepted
and ordered placed on file.
Proposed Purchase of Car
For Use in Fire Dep' t.
Unon recommendation of Mr. Ogden, City Manager, it, was
moved by Austin, seconded by Carlisle that the City Clerk be
instructed to ask for bids to cover the proposed purchase of one
roadster type automobile for use in the Fire Department.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Garlock , the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
ATTEST:
19
City Clerk and ex-oF icio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
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Bakersfield, California , April 14th, 1924. 393
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 14th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 7th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Opening Bids - One Auto-
mobile for Use In Fire
Dept.
This being the time set to open sealed proposals to furnish
one roadster type automobile for use in the Fire Department, upon a
motion Carlisle , seconded by Baer, all bids received were publicly
opened,examined and declared.
Action on Automobile Bids
Laid Over For One 4Yeek.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, action on
bids received to cover the proposed purchase of one roadster ty,De
automobile ,for use in the Fire Department, was deferred for one week
for consideration.
Confirmation of Assessment
St. District No . 479.
This being the time set to hear orotests against, as.,,essments
for the improvement of Street District No . 479, and no protests having
been presented, Moon a motin by Carlisle , seconded by Austin, the
assessment was confirmed and approved as submitted by the following
vote :
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Cerlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: haberfelde ,
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction
of Improvements In St .
District No . 488.
This being the time set to hear orotests against ttie
oronosed construction of improvements on certain portions of Jackson.
and Baker f;treets, as outlined in Resolution of Intention No . 488, and
no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by
Griffith, a 'Resolution ordering the construction was adopted as r'ad by
the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock ,Griffith, "toner.
Noes: None .
Absent: haberfelde .
394 Bakersfield, California, April 14th, 1924.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 225 hew eeries
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance No.
225 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE P1sOr �b TT NG TvE FALh OF UNIN-
SPECThD faiF.fiTS" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: haberfelde .
Extension of Sixty Days
Time Granted To Complete
The Improvement of Street
District No . 479 .
Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Cnrlock , Dean
& Stroble, were granted a :sixty day extension of time to complete
the improvement of Street District No . 479 .
Suburban Sewer Connections
Report Filed by City Engineer.
A detailed report showing the number of houses connected
with the City Sewer Main, in territory outside the corporate limits
of the City of Bakersfield, showing two hundred and eleven connections ,
was submitted by the City Engineer, and upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Baer, was accepted and ordered placed on file .
Proposed. Resolution Re-
City Participation In State
Motor Vehicle t Gasoline
Pax Refund.
A communication addressed to the Council by the League
of California Eunicipalities , advocating the enactment of a Resolution
favoring a participation by Cities in the State Motor Vehicle and
Gasoline Tax Refund , was read and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Baer, the City Attorney was instructe ? to prepare a Resolution
endorsing the movement .
Allowance of Claims
and payrolls .
Upon a motion b.; Griffith, seconded by Carlock , claims as
audited by the b'inance Committee and payrolls as authorized by the heads
of Denartments , were allowed, end the Auditor inst m cted to issue
warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
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Bnk+srsfleld, California , April 14th, 1924.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Council
adjourned.
Mayo o the Ci't7 oT' Baker ;fiel:l;Ca.1 ''f.
I
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City C,erk and ex-o' fficio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, Csli.fornia.
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396 Bakersfield, California, April 21st, 1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City of Bakersfield,
California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight
o' clock P.M., April 21st, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner,
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 14th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Installation of
Eleetroliers on a portion
of Sonora St - St.Dist.489
This being the time set to receive protests against the
contemplated installation of electroliers on Sonora Street, known
as Street District No. 489, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Resolution ordering
the construction was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes : Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffitli,Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Installation of
Electroliers on H Street
Street District No.490
This being the time set to receive protests against the
contemplated installation of electroliers on H Street, between 18th
and 20th Streets, known as Street District No. 490, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,
the Resolution ordering the work was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Bid Placed by Bakersfield
Garage to Furnish One Spe-
cial Roadster Type Automo-
bile Accepted.
This being the time set to further consider bids placed
to furnish one roadster type automobile for use in the Fire Dep' t. ,
upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, bid placed by the Bakers-
field Garage to furnish one Dodge Bros . special roadster, with special
equipment, for the sum of p1210.00, with an allowance of p60.00 for the
1#t t 2 1 4 7 Bakersfield, California, April 21st, 1924, 397
1915 Cadillac, at the present tirae being used in the Fire Department,
was accepted, and all other bids rejected, by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Permit Granted
Chautauqua Association
To Have Tent At 18th &
G Sts. , From May 15th
To 22nd, 1924
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a permit; was
granted the Chautauqua Association to have a tent on the property
situated on the northeast corner of 18th & G Streets, from May 15th
to 22nd, 1924, both inclusive.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering the Closing of
Portions of Streets In
The Vicinity of 24th &
V Sts. Resolution of In-
tention No, 487.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Resolution
ordering the closing of certain portions of Streets in the vicinity
of 24th & V. Streets, covered by Resolution of Intention No. 487,
was adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes : Austin,Baer,Carlisle, Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 492 -
Reducing Width of Alleys
In Blocks 212, 2130 226
And 229.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Resolution
of Intention No. 4920 Entitled: "hESOLUTION OF IN`I'ENTION TO REDUCE
THE PJID`PH (&' THLI ALL YS IN BLOCKS 212. 213, 226 AND 2290 :IN 'THE CITY
OF BAKERSFIELD, CnLIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carloek,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
398 Bakersfield, California, April 21st, 1924.
Adoption of Resolution
Favoring a New Division Of
The Motor Vehicle & Gasoline
Tax Funds.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Resolution,
entitled: " A RESOLUTION FAVORING A ITE:'! DIVISION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE
AND GASOLINE TAX FUNDS", was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes : Austin, Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Form of Agreement and
Rates To Be Used For
Suburban Sewer Connec-
tion Privileges Adopted.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a
proposed form of agreement to cover suburban sewer connection privi-
leges was presented by the Manager, and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlisle, the form was adopted, and the City Manager in-
structed to proceed at once to have similar agreements executed by
owners of properties connected with the City Sevier brain at the pre-
sent time at the following rates :
Dwellings & Structures
(Not exceeding four rooms) 8'20.00 per ,year.
(4 to 6 rooms ) p25.00 per ,year.
( Over 6 rooms ) ;30.00 per year.
Order of Railroad Com-
mission re : Spur Track
Across R, 15th & S. Sts
By Santa Fe Railway Filed.
Decision, No. 13431, of the Railroad Commission of the
State of California, in the matter of the construction and mainte-
nance of a spur track across R. 15th & S Streets, was read, and upon
a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, was ordered placed on file.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlockp claims
as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Council
adjourned.
j?T`1'B'ST: Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Calif.
City Clerk and ex=officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
Jitzt47 Bakersfield, California, April 28th, 1924. 399
Minutes of the regular meeting of the City of Bakersfield,
California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight
o 'clock P.M. , April 28th, 1924 .
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Gniffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde .
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 21st, 1924, read and
approved as read.
Opening Bids - Improvement
of Jackson & Baker Streets
Street District No.48F.
This being the time set to open sealed bids to cover the
proposed improvement of certain portions of Jackson & Baker Streets,
as outlined in Resolution of Intention No. 488, upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Garlock., all bids received were publicly opened,
examined and declared.
Action on Bid For Improve-
ment of St. District No.488
Deferred For One Week
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, action on bid
presented covering the proposed improvement of Street District No . Q,
was deferred until 8 P.M. , May 5th, 1924.
Confirmation of Assessment
Sewer District No.483
This being the time set to receive protests against assessments
levied for the improvement of sewer District No . 4:83, and no protest,-
having been presented, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle ,
the a: s,essment was confirmed and approved as submitted by the followin€r,
vote :
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Ab..ent: Haberfelde .
Adoption of Resolution
Over-ruling Protests For
Construction of Curbs &
Sidewalks in U. Dist. , j/491.
This being the time set to receive protests against the
establishment of Crades, and also against the contemplated ronstret.ion
of curbs ald sidewalks , in Street. District No. 491, the Council proceeded
to consider a protest filed by approximately 44 of the property ownere
against the proposed work; no protests having been filed against ' he
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establishment of the 6rr,deo , and after having done so, upon a motion
by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Resolution over-ruling; protests
was adopted as read by the followira vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlile ,Carlock,Gri. ffith, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Haberfelde .
Adoption of Resolution.
Ordering Constttiiction of Im-
provements In St. Dist. 2To . 491
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Resolu-
tion ordering the construction of improvements in Street District No.
49l was adopted as read by the followinL vote :
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Criffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde . '
City Attornol Instructed
To Ask For One Year' s Time
To Construct Subway at Union
Avenue Santa Fe Crossing.
Representatives from the Ki.wanis , Civic Comre:rcial and
3ooster' s Clubs, and from the Kern County aealty Board, appeared
before the Council , advocating that in"E diate steps , to commence the
installation of a subway at the Union Avenue Santa Fe Crossing, be
t ken. After discussing the matter, upon a motion by Carlock ,
seconded by Griffith, the City Attorn.e;; was instructed to apply* to
the State Railroad Commission for an extension of one year' ;- time
to begin the installation.
PratestsFil.ed Against
The Continuance of Traffic
__ din .noo Timit.in, Parking.
Protests filed by T. N. ? oily and also by Mr. E. H. Abite ,
asking that the section prohibiti.n, Barking over a npec.ifi.ed length
of time on public streets and alleys be eliminated from the 02„1ininc
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the communications
N4ra ordered placed on file .
Approval of "ssessment
Diagr n - rmrrnvament of Nile
Street - St. District No . 477 .
Upon a mot.io. by Griffith, scconded by Austin, a_venoment
diagram, shorrinU t4a p: o r rties affected b7 the impiov,e ant of Nile
trect, covered by �2lol.ut.i.on of I"tnatiDn Yo. 477, wa - approved ao
submitted.
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401
City Clark Crdor d to
Publish Notice of iieuriii,� on
Assessment in Daily Ropurt.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City
Clerk was instructed to publish a notice of the filing of As e:;sment
List for Street District. To. 477, and all subsequent notices covorin,;
this improvement , in the Dail,,* 2eport, by the following vote .-
Ayes: Austin,Ba,r,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde .
City llanaZer inst,-actad to
Attend Conference at Fresno
TV : re-apportionment. of Motor
Vehiclw 1 Casoii.ne Tax Funds ..
A communication fro:a the League of California ,iunicipaliti ;s .
askinS that a roopesentative be sent to Fresno to attend a confarenwe
to be held on Saturday, May 3r0, for the purpose of discussing the
proposition of initiatin a measure which would five the cities a
definite propu:•tion of the gasoline tax and motor vehicle license
funds, was read, and uynn a motion by 9aer, seconded by Griffith,
the City Manage^ was requested to attend the confer•seice , to reprenool.
the City.
Allowance of Claims And
Payrolls .
Upon s 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 Treaonsof to cover same .
Adjournment.
Uoon a motion by Griffith, seconded by War, t'te Council
adjourned.
r i Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Calif,_
A'CTE ST:
City Clark and ex-ofTicio C1eiK of
Council of the City of Bah rofiald,
California.
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402 Cali'ornia, May 5th, 1924.
Minutes of the raGul.ar meeting of the Council of the City
of Fa' er ftold, California, held in the Council Cha.tacr of the City
Tall at eight o 'clock P.M. , May 5ti, 1921.
Ponsont: Bair,Carliola,Carlo3h,Griffitl; ,Stone. .
Absent: Austin, Haburfelda.
Mii .;.toff of the roaulnv meeting of April. 2S%, 1924, read ind
0proved an r;ad.
Adoption of Heaulation
,IwL r':1i nt, Contract To The Union
Paving Coq_ .::i,r For T'np.-u-re :.lout
of Portionoo£ Jackson & Dah3r
Strout District PIo.488
This baron; th_* time set to funiher• conaider bid placed to
savor the propoaod .improvement of ce:'tain portions of Jacico_i .ka
Baker :tranto, as outlined in Resolution of intention No. 400, upon.
a ,:c+ lia by Griffith, cocoadei her Ta-or, a :arol �ztion a-. aidi_ -, t .c
1tracL to the Union ?avian; Comp uny wa.. adopted as road y the fol-
lowing veto:
Baor, Car'_iclo , Carlock, Griffith, Ztnn_r.
i:700: hintin, HabPrfdlde .
Opening; Bico Far TEl.ectroliarz
On Sonora 70001, - Strost Dis -
trict. No. 480.
This boinS the time net to o_.en 'yids to cover the proposad
installation of electrolier., on Sonora "trect, known a.. Stre_.t Di.
tzlot To . ?89, upon a motion by Gurli.ale, seconded by Griffith, all.
bids ivcoi ul '4ors publicly a tined, eKaninod and demur d.
Latina On rids Wbrit.tad For
Electn5liaiq op Sonora Street
Deferiod For One leek.
Upon a notion by C iff'ith, wj2onded by Carli .le , action o:,,
of
r ` )Fl?.Ci .F.tal.l '� ti0_i ':lect:'olidre on
bids "eCelva�. :.<T CO'T!,. tt;J 1 iA'tJ�.
"r.ropa Street was defers d nntil 8 o 'clock P.n., Vu 12t. , 1994 .,
Opani.n raids For Eleetrcli:ors
Cn I. Street - St. District '499.
ThW being the time .::et to G;av bid.: racei`„d :o cover he
propooad innt4llat-i.:on of o tro'_ier i Vtreot, bet-, oti 13th fr
20th Ctreatc , known as Ctvnot. Dictrict To . 190, upon a mots. n by V a-
sly., ��coZded by ..;nor, b'...d �ceived ;^a et: lblic� ,� or ned, examined- -
od declared.
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Action on Bid For Elect.ro-
liers on II Ctivat, Street
Dict.rict No. 490.
Upon c :notion by Baor, seconded by Carliale, action on W d
receivied to cover the proposed installation of electrolierj on I'
Ctr32t, between 10-th h 20t.h 7trewto known as Street District No .
490, was deferred until eight o 'clock P.I. , lay 12th.
City Enj"oar instructed To
Prepare Plans & Specification:,
For Electroliers on Portions
of Baker & Sumner Streets .
ti petition signed by property orrn;r:; on Baker ?" Summer Street., ,,
asking that the Council tape the necessary steps for the installations
of el.ectroliars on 3ak r Stre t, from the South side of Eact 19th
street to the North side of Nile street, and on Sumner Street, V rom
King to Kern Streets, was road, and upon a motion by Bann, seconded
by Griffith, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare ;ians ind
specifications to cover.
Cancellation: of Asses -meats
On Property Acquired B7 Kern
County High School District.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City AWitor•
wac instructed to cancel all delinquent and current tax assessments
against the properties acquirad by the Kern County high School Dis-
t2ict.
Acceptance of Certified
Accountant 's Report For
Period Ending December
31st, 1923.
A Report submitted by d. Arthur Greenfield & Company, cov:ring
the audit of the City Books and Accounts for the six months period,
enli.:1" Decemtev 31st, 1923, was read, and Upon a motion by Grjfoit._,
envidud by Baer, wan acceptod and ordered placed on file,.
Allowance of Cluims And
Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffit_a, seconded by Carlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee and payrolls as authorized by oche
heads of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to
is ue -warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
404 Bakersfield, California, May 5th, 1924.
Report of City Manager On
Conference At Fresno Re: Re-Appot•-
tionment Of Gasoline Tax 5 Motor
Vehicle Li^ense Funds .
Mr. Ogden, City Uanaaer, made a report to t'w Council,
stating that he had attended the Conference at Fresno , called for
the purpose of di cussing, the props method of attempting to secure
a re-apportionment, so that Califcrni, z Cities might participate in
monies collected by the State as gasoline taxes and mw for vehicle
license fees . He advised that the meeting was a very enthusiastic
one and that resolutions were passed advocating that this matter he
voted upon by the electors of the State at the election to be head
next November. He also stated that it was the recommendation of the
Conference that the State Senator and Member of the Assembly be
invited to appear before the Council and express their views on the
matter, and upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded oy Carlock, the re-
port, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk lnstructed to
Rsque st Assembly Woman & Senator
_representing The Local Districts
To appear beforn the Council and
Express their 'Views On the Re-apnor-
tio:nent of Ga cline `Pax :1k Motor
Vehicle Fund.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City
Clerk was instructed to address comonni.cat.ions to the candidates
for the State Legislature, representing the Local Districts , re-
questing that they appear befor. the Council at their earliezt
convenience , and express their views on the Cities participating
in the .`state Funds, derived throu,;ia a tax on gasoline and motor
vehicle license fees.
City Attorney instructed
To Amend Secti- Dn 11 of Ordinance
122 New Series .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the
City Attorney was instructed to amend 2ection 11 of Ordinance No .
1221 N. S. , by eliminating from the Section that portion relating
to the allowing of persons to occupy parking spaces , for an un-
limited period of time , whose place of business opens on a res-
tPi.ctod street.
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Bakersfield, Cialifof-li L, May 5th, 19:?� , 405
:�d journmc.zt,
Upon a motion by' �r ffit]I, seconded by Baer, the Cour.ci1
adjourned.
i'a;ar of the City of Eskersfield,Calif,
City Clerk and ea-aft ficio Clerk of
the Council of the Cit.ly of B_xkersfield,
California.
406 Bakersfield, California, May l.£th, 1
i'inate., Of the r- _ nieei ' i: O t:le COUn0. Sl I City
Of In +h;. Cu'i :il Ch:z.bcr of the City
1 at eight o 'clock P. `" May IP+W
Bacr, Car'i w'.. ,
a: Aust? :, Haterfeldi: .
tY•e . :-:�u1 -:c�* r : ;- „f P/,ay
.:.d ap_oro r:.0 as i a3.
"do, '. it n f -,e�olu;,ion
�.. ,ai..'. ^,o' + i . e.'„ r lectr"O -
This being the 'Arse set to fr..z,ther corr.ider bic.,. receivGd
cGSrUrinG tht3 pi[bpOF:Od .:Ora 7t.e}1,
]!T.O''ri liJ tr=�E!t rictl.`i Ct .]C . upon t, mol.7.on by .Taer, Geconded L)y
Griffith, a Resolaticn awardini_ tl^e contract to Dennis: ,,ftins, f or
th , :;um of !;,7590. 711- , w ,w adopted = ac. by t}2 r 1 '. 0=: i .r -:etc :
Ayea: Daer, Carlisle::, CailocL, Criffitli, Ct,oner.
Nces : NO"e .
AI—ent: i;ustin, HabDifelde .
Adoption r,f _'e olutir
:"_wai•din- Cortract For Electi-o—
l.iers or. reet - 'street
District "o . 4Q0.
This being the timo ::et to fu. tY:er consider bid.:, pl<,uc:u
cover the proposed i,n..tal1_ation of electrolier-I oi_ I? .�t.re�et, be-
twcen loth & 20th Ctreet:;, known as Dictr•ict i;o . 490, upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Cr:r•li.:;le: , Iiesol..ition -wIieLrg the
contract to 7c0bin::on Electric , for the sum of y;'236G.00, vrzis adopted.
a ; read by the foll.owinG vo''•e:
ye.;: Baer, Carlisl^ , Carloe],, Griffith, Storer.
1'u :. . ITO r:e.
Absent: Austin, Ilalberfelde .
Operi'irig Bids For The
Cor::;tzIuction of Curbs n Sidewalks
In Street District No. 491.
This beinC the tine set- to open bids received to cover
the proposed conotiucticn of curbs and :.idewalks ir. Strect District.
-c 4�1, upon a motion by Carlisle, �e:cor.da;'•, by Carlook, a1.7. bi.dc
received here publicly opened, examined and declared.
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Aduption of Resolution
Awarding Contract For Construe-
tion Curbs & . Sidewalks In St
District No.491.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , Resclu-
ti.on awrar,dina contract to 'eltzel & Larsen Contracting Company, for
the construction of curbs a.ad sidewalks in :'treat District. No. 401,
was adopted as read by the foll.owinC vote:
• Ayes: Bacr, Carlisle , Carlol", Griffith, "'toner.
Wen: Nona .
Absent: Austin, Na.berfelde.
Result. of Canvass of Returns
Of Votes Cast At. Special Annexa-
tion Election In So. Takersfield
No. 1 - May Cth, 1924.
This being the ti-C fixed by law to canvass the returns
of the votes oaAt at the special annexation election held in South
Bakersfield District No . 1 on Tuesday, May Cth, 1024, upon a motion
by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, the Council proceeded to canvass the
returns .
After having canvassed the returns , o7or a motion by
Ca:lizlc , seconded by 3a:::r , fie followain6 Resolution was adopted;
"wUnRa S, The canvas, of returns of the votes cast
at the special annexation clect.ion held on Tuocday, May
Cth, 1924 , in certain outside territory more partinularPr
described in Cr•dinance No. 222 New `series, and in the,
notice of said election, and designated in said Ordinance
n d notice a ° 7,U FIELD sI "_T_?ICT 1\10.1" ha:ring
been completed by the Council. ;
NC:7 17 EF03E, RE I 'i ::01.VED AND DETEWInED BY allE
C, ACIL as follows-
That tie whole number of vote, cast at said arr_anit.ion
election in the :outside tepritoiy proposed to be annexed
to the City- of Bakersfield , and designated as " Coat Baker:
-
field District No . 1 " the total number of votes cast there-
in in favor of u_i-urativn and vh total number of votes tact
, -njp:;4 :nnU ati.on upon the _ ^opositicn, to -.:'it.;
" "hall South Bakersfield District Va . 1 be annered to
the City of Bakersfield?" are as fD11ora, to-writ;
The total number of votcL cast in said outside
territory proposed to be annexed to the City of Bakers-
fluld, anf designated "oath Bakersfield District: No.at said election arn_� '02 w,
The total numba. of votes cast in said territory in favo.�
of such annexation was 199.
Tho total number of <-ot.es cast in said territory against
:such annexation wan: 173.
7 1RI the naccisar.y -A v : i t.y of thn, 'rot:'.-• cant. in ^al(i out -
side teroitory require] by lan to be cast was in favor of
oaid annexation" .
.��. . Wes...
40S Ba',_erpfield, California , May 12th, 19`'4.
Result of Canvas: of Returns
Of Votes Cast at Seecic-_'. Annenation
Election In South Bakersfield Dist.
No . 2 - May Cth, 1922.
This being the time fixed by law to canvass the returns
of the votes cant at the special annevation election held in :south
Bakersfiold. District No . 2 on Tuesday, May Gth, 1924, upon a motion
by Carlisle, seconded by Darr, the Council proceeded to canvass the
returns.
After" having =ccnvasced the 2eturns, Upon a action by
Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, the followii;G resolution was adopted:
"T7NEREAS, The canvass of returns of the rotes cas'L
at the special annexation election held cn Tuesday, May
CCth, 1?24, in crt&in outside territclw Maio ko &iao' aply
described in Ordinance No. 223, Too Cericn, and In the
Notice of said election and deniCnated in said Ordinance
and Notice as " ;'),T Ow FI ; L 2"_. 1 ZT_ IC .''1 N0. , 'Y
�aV1,iL
bp en completed by the Cjuncilj
NOW T EaF017E.B IT _ E-51NED KID DETE=TNED Lv the
Cuuncil as follows :
That the wIolt: number of v3tes cast in said territory
proposed to be annexed to tho Ci.t,,r of Ba, c_ sfice c , and
designated as "Guth Eakersfivlc. District No. 2 at said
election_ was 142.
The total number of voteL onst in said +eYiitory in
favor of such annexation was 4: .
The total number of votes cant in: said territory
against, auch anne.:ation was 90.
That the ecu7sa1y ,Tlnjoj 'l t, of the vuter cast in k Yi
o,.it: ide territ.c. y required ty lac: to be cast was ag,r.inst
such annanction" .
Aduption of Election
Ordin�uice P:o. 220
New Series
Upon a motion by l ffith, seconded by Bau , Crdinance
No. 22C, entitled: "AI1 01,,D1: 11.NCE APPieP� Tr 0 tHE 0NEY.ATIOK JI' X U97i
JT L,.a � .CPIliLD TI .iIC`i 11G.1 `'O 1I[� UI`1^' OD . ,"I'T_k. .L , was adopted ,e,,;
road by the followdng vote:
Ayes, Baer, Cw_licle, Carlock, Griffith, .Ctonso.
runs . No:_e.
Ahsent: Austin, IIaberfel.de.
1•I � a � 47
Bakersfield, California, May 12th, 1924, 409
Mr. George Wear &
Mr:. Grace Doris, Candidates
For Assembly,ApL;ear Defoe
Council and Express Their
Views On Cities Participating
In Gasoline A Vehicle License
Funds.
Mrs. Grace Doris and Mr. George Tear, Candidates for the
State Legi:.lature, appeared before the Council and expreLsed than:-
selves as being favorable to a change in the existing State Law,
which will allow Cities to participate in the funds derived by the
State throuLb a tax on gasoline and motcr vehicle license fees.
Upon a mo+ ion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a vote of thanks was
extended to Mrs . Doris T Yr. leor for their kindness in appearing
before the Council and exroeoning their ideas.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 227 New Series.
Upon. a :notion by Griffith, seconded by Carli le, Traffic
Ordinance Amendment No. 227 New Series, Entitled: AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING 7ECTION 11 AND SECTION 41 OF ORDIP.i',NCL NO , 1.22 Nin SEATLS
OF' '1' Iiv CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND 3F.'PEALING OF:DII:ANCES NOS. 219 and
221 NEW SERIES AND ALL O LITi;H CF:DI-:A;u E AND . 11i-.T._ OF ORDINANCESIId
COTFLTCT THERET TIf", was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Baer, Carlisle, Carlock , Gri.ffitb , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Austin, Haberfelce.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications For Electro-
liers On Portions of Baker c
S-wiener ^'treotc - Street Dis-
trict No. 493.
Upon a notion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, a Reso-
lution adopting; plans and specifications for the proposed installa-
tion of electroliers on portions of Baker & Sumner Streets, to be
known an Street District. No. 493, was adopted as read by the fol.low-
inU vets:
Ayes: Baer, Casl.isle, Crarlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Has: None.
Absent: Austin, Haberfelde.
410 Bakersfield, Califofuia, May 12th, 1p^ i.
Adoption of Resolution
Of l 2tentian :;o.jQ.
Upon a notion by Lamr, seconded by Griffith , 'ho volution
of into tion No. 493, entiti d: "WCLITICN 02 I ' l 11TION TO In-
?ROVE WREET DISTRICT NO. 493 IN WE CITY OP' P,e'i iii;.`TIELI), CALIFORNIA,
:,ND "_O I "_"TTIE 30,1D". IN PAYPG .:dT TlTLIUs, a% was adopted as ^ead by
the fo' lowi.nt vote:
Ayes: Baer, Carlicle, Carlock, Griffi.tA, "toner.
sons, done.
ab:�ent: Austin, Ilabcrfeldc.
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee ue e allowed, and the Auditor
inct.rzcted to issue warrants on the Troasu_•er to cover sane .
Letter From Civic Commer-
cial_ Association Re Extension
Of Time To Co:[istrutct Subway t
Inion Av�:nua Cant.a Fe Cro S3lnrg.
A comnuni.cotior: addressed to the Council by the Civic
Commercial Association, stating; that a 2s .clution had been adopted
01 that Body, requectina the State hallroai Commission to extend
for one year's time the oitinanoo relating to th- oon -tpuction of
t,hc: Union A:vcrn.e Subvr ,y, supol_. :nt n6 the , nquost already made by
the; City of a similar nature. Upon a motion by r iffith, seconded.
b -°, the comn ar icati.on and copy of tie Recolut.i.on war. ordoiv6
;2 nod an file.
Ad j o u 3 n t.
Upon a motion j Cafl.ock, seconded by Cri.ffi.th, the
:ouncil adjourned.
Ya„c f t''.,o City* rf 0c .:fiWd.,0wi i.f.
ATTECT;
—Ll
City Clerk and ex-bTficio Clerk of
the Council of the City of 7ahvv7ficl a,
Califninia.
YET - . _ _ .. ..
kti 2 W Bakersfield, California, May 19th, 1924. 411
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 19th, 1924,
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 12th, 1924, read and
approved as read.
Confirmation of Assessment
For Improvement of Niles St
Street District No. 477.
This being the time set to receive protests against the
assessment for the improvement of a portion of Niles Street, known
as Street District No. 477, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, the assessment was
confirmed and approved as submitted by the following vote.
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Protest Against Allowing
Busses of The Bakersfield-Bern
Electric Railway To Use Niles
Street.
A protest signed by sixty-six residents on Niles Street,
asking the Council to discontinue allowing the Bakersfield & Bern
Electric Railway Company to operate their busses over Niles Street,
was read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, the matter
was referred to the City Manager for handling.
Adoption of Resolution of Intention
No, 494 Covering Changing and Re-Es-
tablishing Grades on Union & Califor-
nia Avenues.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, Resolution
of Intention No. 494, entitled: °RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE CHANGE
AND RE-ESTABLISHING OF GRADES ON UNION AND CALIFORNIA AVENUES IN THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA", was adopted as read by the followir4a:
vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
412 Bakersfield, California, May 19th, 11924.
Petition For Refund of
1923 Taxes,Paid By James
Burke, Denied.
A petition signed by James E, Burke, asking for a refund
of $7.66, paid on property in Homaker Park Tract, for year 1923, due
to holding military exemption, was denied upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Griffith, due to affidavit of exemption not having been
filed for year in question.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered for Electrolie rs
On North Chester Avenue
Between 26th Street & the
North City Limits.
A petition signed by a number of property owners, asking
that steps be taken to install electroliers on Chester Avenue, from
26th Street, north to northerly City Limits, was presented and upon
a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the City Engineer was instructed
to prepare plans and specifications to cover.
Petition for Extension
Of Water Main and Fire Hy-
drant at 15th & P Streets.
A petition signed by property owners in the vicinity
of 15th & P Streets, asking that a fire hydrant be installed near
that locality and that a proper size water main be laid to serve
the hydrant, was read, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Grif-
fith, the matter was referred to the City Manager.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered for Sub-way at Union
Avenue Santa Fe Crossing.
A communication from the City Manager, recommending
that a subway be constructed at the Union Avenue Santa Fe Crossing,
was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the
City Engineer, and City Attorney were instructed to prepare the
necessary instruments to cover the work.
Approval of Additional
Men & Equipment for Police
Department.
A communication from Mr. Ogden, recommending the
appointment of three additional patrolmen to be used in the territory
recently annexed to the City, and also recommending the purchase of
one touring car, was read, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by
Griffith, the recommendation was approved and the City Clerk instruc-
ted to advertise for bids for one touring car.
1 T'-T ,77TI_....
H-4 2 1 4 7 Bakersfield, California, May 19th, 1924. 413
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.
Plans & Specifications
Ordered for Formation of
Sewer District in Newly
Annexed Territory.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Manager was instructed to confer with the Engineer and Health
Officer, and submit recommendations relative to the formation
of a sewer district to serve those portions of the newly annexed
territory, which are not adequately provided with proper sewer
facilities.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakers f eld,Calif.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
___
414 Bakersfield, California, May 26th, 1. 924.
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 26th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting, of May 19th, 1924, read and
approved as read.
Opening Bids - Touring
Car For Police Department.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the proposed
purchase of one five passenger touring car for use in the Police
Department, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Bid Placed by Cable Motor
Company to Furnish One Hupmobile
Accepted.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Austin, bid placed
by Cable Motor Company to furnish one five passenger Hupmobile, with
extras, for a total price of $1420.00, was accepted, and all other
bids rejected.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 228 New Series
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance
No. 228, New Series, entitled: ''AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE FORMER
BOUNDARIES OF WARD NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD SO AS TO
INCLUDE THE NEW INHABITED ANNEXED TERRITORY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES
OF WARD NUMBER SIX OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: - Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Weed
Removal Resolution No.l.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Weed Re-
moval Resolution No. 1, entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROW-
ING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIIAITS OF THE CITY OF BAKER;:'IELD, A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PP,O-
VIDING FOR THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING PRO-
TESTS" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
1-WW Bakersfield, California, May 26th, 1924. 415
Refunds of 1924 Personal
Property Taxes Granted.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the follow-
ing parties were granted refunds of taxes paid for the year 1924
on property not legally assessible.
J. B. Buehler $4.25 L. Lovelace1.58
Acceptance of City
Treasurer's Financial Re-
port for Month of April
1924.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City
Treasurer's financial report, for the month of April, 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.
City to Assist in
Clean-up Day
A communication referred to the Council by the City
Manager, recommending that the City appropriate $50.00 for the
Purpose of advertising and making public the fact that City tricks
will remove all rubbish on June 14th, if same is placed where it
can be readily loaded, was read. Upon a motion by Baer, seconded
by Griffith, the City Manager was authorized to advertise the
matter as fully as he might deem necessary.
Theater Week in Bakersfield
A communication addressed to the Council by the Managers
of all the theaters in the City of Bakersfield, advising that Body
of the movement of the several theaters to have, what is known as .
theater week, was read, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded by
Griffith, the Council went on record as approving the idea.
416 Bakersfield, California, May 26th, 1924,
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of thb C t f eld, a i .
ATTEST;L/ 2�
:
City Clerk and ex-o fic o Clerk o
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
J#W147 Bakersfield, California, June 2nd, 1924, 41
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of tre City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , June 2nd, 1924.
Present; Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith.
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
Councilman C. A. Griffith
Appointed Temporary Presiding
Officer.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, Councilman
C. A. Griffith was appointed temporary presiding officer, due to the
absence of Mayor Stoner.
Minutes of the regular meeting of May 26th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Overruling Protests
Street District No.493
This being the time set to hear protests against the
contemplated installation of electroliers on portions of Baker &
Sumner Streets, known as Street District No. 493, the Council pro-
ceeded to consider a protest, signed by thirty one and nine-tenths
percent of the owners of the area of the district, and after having
done so, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, a Resolution
overruling the protest was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Installation of Elec-
troliers in St. District 493
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, a Resolu-
tion ordering the construction of electroliers in Street District
No. 493, and instructing the City Clerk to post a notice inviting
sealed proposals, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
418 Bakersfield, California, June 2nd, 1924.
Adoption of Plans
and Specifications For
Electroliers on North
Chester Avenue - Street
District 495.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed installation of
electroliers on Chester Avenue, from 26th to 34th Streets, known as
Street District No. 495, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: - Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No.495
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, Reso-
lution of Intention No. 495, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
IMPROVE STREET DISTRICT NO. 495 IN THE; CITY OF BAK ERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA,
AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
Adoption of Salary
Ordinance No. 229 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlisle, Ordinance
No, 229, New Series, amending Subdivision 37 of Section 1 of Salary
Ordinance No. 204 New Series, to provide for the increase of the
salary of the Head Janitor of $"15.00 per month, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith.
Noes. None ,
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution
No. 2.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle , Weed Reso-
lution No. 2, entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON
CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE P'OPERTY WSTHIN TIN; CORPORATE
Bakersfield, California, June 2nd, 1924. 41 n1
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PROVIDING FO'i
THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING PROTESTS" , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
Refund of 1924 Personal
Property Tax - B. E. Blair
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, B. E. Blair„
was granted a refund of $4.15 for 1924 taxes paid on exempt property.
City Clerk Instructed To
Advertise For Bids For Offi-
cial Advertising For Fiscal
Year - 1924-1925.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, City Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for official advertising; for
the fiscal year, 1924-25.
City Clerk Instructed To
Ask For Bids For Audit of
City Books & Accounts For
Period Ending Dec. 31st,1924.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, the City
Clerk was instructed to ask for bids to cover the audit; of the
City Books and Accounts for six month periods ending JLtne 30th, 19214,
and December 31st, 1924.
Protest Against The Paving
Of Monterey Street, West of
Baker Street.
A petition signed by a majority of property owners on
Monterey Street, asking that no steps be taken to pave said street,
west of Baker Street, this year, was read, and upon a motion by
Baer, seconded by Carlisle, was ordered placed on file.
Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing Execution Of
Lease For Eastside Park
Sales Room.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolu-
tion, Entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AN DTHE CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WITH
HARRY SHEEHAN FOR THE RENTAL OF THAT CERTAIN SALES ROOM IN THE BATH-
HOUSE OF THE EASTSIDE PARK, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlicl8 , Carlock,Griffith.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde, Stoner.
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420 Bakersfield, California, June 2nd, 1524.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee and payrolls as authorized by the
heads of Departments, were alloyed, and the Auditor instructed to
issue warrants on Treasurer to cover same.
Approval of Assessment
Diagram - Street District
No, 486.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, assessment
diagram for Street District No. 486 was approved as submitted.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of 'Bakersfield, California.
ATTEST:
City Clerk an ex-o icio Clerk o
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
w
Utz147 Bakersfield, California, June 9th, 1924,
421
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 9th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 2nd, 1924, read and
approved as read.
Street Superintendent
Instructed to Remove Weeds
From Properties Listed In Weed
Resolution No. 1.
This being the time set to hear protests against the removal
of weeds from properties specified in Weed Resolution No. 1, adopted
by the Council on May 26th, 1924, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, the Street Superintendent
was instructed to remove the weeds from the properties listed.
Adoption of Weed Reso-
lution No . 3.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, Weed
Resolution No. 3, Entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON
CERTAIN STREETS, SIDE6ALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PROVIDING FOR
THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING PROTIsSTS", was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 230 New Series.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance No.
230 New Series, Entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF 3RD
STREET TO BUENA VISTA STREET, 1ST STREET TO BANK STREET AND KERN
ISLAND ROAD TO H STREET SOUTH, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: - Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
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422 Bakersfield, California, June 9th, 192z6.
Extension of Time
Granted Robinson Electric
St. District No. 484
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
Robinson Electric was granted a 60 day extension of time to complete
the improvement of Street District No. 484.
Petition For Elec-
troliers on 19th Street
Between N & 0 Streets
Referred to City Plan-
ning Commission.
A petition signed by the majority of property owners ,
asking that electroliers be installed on 19th Street, between N & 0
Streets, was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Griffith,
seconded by Baer, was referred to the City Planning Commission for
recommendations.
City Clerk Instructed
To Publish Notice of Fil
ing of Assessment List,
For St. Dist No. 486, In
The Daily Report.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, the City Clerk
was instructed to publish Notice of the filing of Assessment List, for
Street District No. 486, the required number of times in the Daily
Report.
Petition From H. W.
Claflin - Re: Parking In
Front of Manchester Hotel .
A communication addressed to the Council by H. W. Claflin,
Manager of the Manchester Hotel, protesting that it is impossible for
guests and prospective guests to park their machines in front of said
Hotel, due to parking spaces being continuously occupied, was read, and
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, was referred to the City
Manager for handling.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Cart ock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the Auditor in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same .
I-Wi47
423
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor or (;i y or Bake rsri el'c.,�la —i:I
ATTEST;
My C e r and ex-orricio Clerk
the Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
i
424 Bakersfield, California, June 16th, 1924.
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 16th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 9th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Opening Bids - Electroliers
Baker & Sumner Streets - Street
District No. 493.
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
contemplated installation of electroliers on portions of Baker and
Sumner Streets, in Street District No. 493, upon a motion by Carlock,
seconded by Carlisle, all bids received were publicly opened, examined
and declared.
Action On Bids - Street
District No. 493 - Deferred
One Week.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action on
bids received to cover the proposed installation of electroliers, in
Street District No. 493, was deferred until eight o 'clock P. M. , June
23rd, 1924.
Opening Bids - Official
Advertising - Fiscal Year End-
ing June 30th, 1925.
This being the time set to open sealed bids to cover the
official advertising of the City, for the fiscal year ending June 30th,
1925, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, all bids received
were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Contract For Official
Advertising Awarded To The
Bakersfield Morning Echo .
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, contract for
the official advertising for fiscal year, ending June 30th, 1925, was
awarded to the Bakersfield Morning Echo, at the following rate:
First Insertion iO.36 per Square
Ea. Subsequent Insertion $0.2.8 per Square.
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Street Sup 't Instructed
To Remove Weeds From Proper-
ties Covered by Resolution
No. 2.
This being the time set to receive protests against the con-
No .2 .
templated removal of weeds from properties specified in Weed Resolution.
adopted by the Council on June 2nd, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, the Street Superintendent
was instructed to remove the weeds from the properties listed.
Adoption of Weed Resolution
No. 4.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Weed Re Solution
No. 4, Entitled: "A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON CERTAIN
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE GIVING OF
NOTICE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING PROTESTS1 . was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carl.ock,Griffith,Haberfelde , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Permit Granted Kern County
Land Company To Construct Pri-
vate Sewer.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the Kern County
Land Compzny was granted permission to construct a private sewer, to
serve their Sumner Warehouse, under the supervision of the City Engineer.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report.
May 1924.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City Treasur-•
er's Financial Report, for the month of May, 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 covet, same.
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Bakersfield, Cali£crnia, June 16th, 1924.
Extensions of Time
Granted Union Paving Company
Street District No. 480
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Union
Paving Company was granted a sixty day extension of time to complete
the improvement of portions of 20th, 21st and R Streets, known as
Street District No. 480.
Application for Permit
To Maintain Dog Kennel.
A petition presented by L. F. Elwood, asking for per-
mission to maintain a dog kennel at 1825 Second Street, was referred
to the City Manager for recommendation.
City Clerk Instructed to
Advertise For Bids For One Mo-
tor Street Sweeper.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City
Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for one Motor Street Sweeper,
forouse in the Street Department.
City Clerk Instructed to
Advertise For Bids For One Mo-
tor Driven Chassis For Use
In Fire Department.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids, to cover the proposed purchase of
one standard make chassis, for use in the Fire Department .
Extension of Time Granted
By The State Railroad Commis-
sion To Construct Subway At
Union Ave-Santa Fe Crossing .
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Haberfelde, a
communication addressed to the Council. by Mr. E. F. Brittan, City
Attorney, advising that Body that the Stste Railroad Commission had
granted an extension of time to complete the construction of a subway
at the Union Avenue Santa Fe Crossing, until June 8th, 1925.
City Attorney Instructed
To Amend Ordinance No. 199 NS
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City
Attorney was instructed to amend Section 1, of Ordinance No. 199
New Series , governing the sale of lubricating oils and gasoline.
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Adjournment
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
l/ —
Mayor of the City of Bakfield, California.
ATTEST.
City Clerk and ex- fficio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
4 2S Bakersfield, California, June 23rd, 1924.
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 23rd, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 16th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract for Install-
ation of Electroliers On Por-
tions of Baker & Sumner Sts.
Street District No. 493.
This being the time set to further consider bids received
to cover the proposed installation of electroliers on portions of
Baker & Sumner Streets, known as Street District No . 493, upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a Resolution awarding the
contract to Robinson Electric was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption oi Resolution
Changing & Re-Establishing
Grades On Union & California
Avenues.
No protests having been presented against the changing and
re-establishing of grades on Union and California Avenues, as outlined
in Resolution of Intention No. 494, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Carlisle, a Resolution ordering the changing and re-establishing
of grades was adopted as read by the following vote:
.Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner. _
[does: None.
Absent: None.
Street Superintendent
Instructed To Remove Weeds
From Properties Listed In
Weed Resolution No. 3.
This being the time set to hear protests against the removal
of weeds from properties designated in Weed Resolution No. 3, adopted
by the Council on June 9th, 1924, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the Street Superintendent
was instructed to remove the weeds from the properties listed.
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Adoption of Resolution 4T
Ordering The Installation Of
Electroliers On Chester Ave
Street District No. 495.
This being the time set to hear protests against the contemplat..id
installation of electroliers on North Chester Avenue, known as Street
District No, 495, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion
by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a Resolution, ordering the work and
instructing the City Clerk to advertise for bids, was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stdner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Opening Bids - Motor
Street Sweeper
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed purchase of one motor street sweeper, upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Griffith, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids For
Street .Sweeper Deferred
One Week
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action on the
bids presented to cover the proposed purchase of one motor street
sweeper was deferred one week.
Opening Bids - Fire
Dep ' t Motor Chassis
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed purchase of one motor driven chassis, for use in the Fire
Department, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Action on Bids For
Fire Dept Chassis De-
ferred For One Week
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, action on bids
received to cover the proposed purchase of one motor driven chassis , for
use in the Fire Department, was deferred for one week for consideration,
430 Bakersfield, California, June 23rd, 1924,
Adoption of Ordinance
231 New Series
Regulating; Sale of Lubri-
Oils and Gasoline .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance
No. 231 New Series, amending Section I of Ordinance 199 New Series,
regulating the sale of lubricating oils and gasoline , was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Refunds of 1924 PP
Taxes - D. Lomas and
L. W. Taylor.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle , the following
parties were granted refunds of 1924 personal property taxes, due to
erroneous assessment:
D. Lomas1.41
L. W. Taylor 4.11.
Invitation Accepted
By Council To Attend Lunch-
eon and Hear Address To Be
Given To Bar. Paul Clagstone .
An invitation extended to the Council by the Civic Commercial
Association, to attend a luncheon given to Mr. Paul Clagstone, Manager
of the Western Division of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States,
at the Elk 's Club, on Friday June 27, 1924 , was read, and upon a motion
by Baer, seconded by Griffith, was accepted with thanks and ordered
filed..
Approval of Assessment
Diagrams For Street Dis-
tricts Nos. 4800 484 and
490.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, Assessment
Diagrams for Street Districts Nos. 480, 484 and 490, were approved as
submitted.
Permit Granted To Install
Three Underground Gasoline
Storage Tanks.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, George Haberfelde,
,Lnc. , was granted permission to install tiree , 220 gallon, underground
gasoline tanks at the southeast corner of l6th & I Streets, under the
supervision of the Fire Chief and Building Ins:-ec tor.
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431
Permit Granted To
Maintain Dog Kennel
L. F. Elwood
Upon a motion by Griffith, Iseconded by Carlock, L. F. Elwood
was granted permission to maintain a dog kennel at 1825 Second Street ,
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Garlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the Auditor in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Permit Granted to Place
Hanging Sign Near Entrance
To North Drive At Court
House.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Mrs . Julia
Babcock, County Librarian, was granted permission to place a hanging
sign near the entrance to the north drive at the Kern County Courthouse.
under the supervision of the Building Inspector.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bake]�sf ield,CaliP.
ATTEST;
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk-of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
J.YI�Yi1JIL. --
432 Bakersfield, California, June 30th, 1924.
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 30th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,(,arlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 23rd, read and
approved as read.
Confirmation of Assessment
Street District No.486
This being the time set to hear protests against the assess-
ment of Street District No. 486, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Assessment was confirmed
and approved as submitted.
Adoption of Resolution
Providing For Issuance Of
Street Improvement Bonds
Niles Street _ Street
District No.477.
This being the time set to hear protests against the contem•-
p '_ated issuance of Street Improvement Bonds, to cover unpaid assessments
for the improvement of a portion of Niles Street, known as Street Dis-
trict No. 477, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, a Resolution ordering the issuance of
the bonds, and prescribing the denomination of same, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Street Superintendent
Instructed To Remove Weeds
From Properties Described
In Weed Resolution No.4.
This being the time set to receive protests against the ,
,emoval of weeds from properties described in Weed Resolution No. 4,
adopted by the Council on June 16th, 1924, and no protests having been
)resented, upon a motion b Carlock seconded Y , e .d by Baer, the Street
Superintendent was instructed to remove the weeds from the properties
isted.
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Bakersfield, California, June 30th, 1924. A �r
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Contract Awarded
For One Street Sweeper.
This being the time set to further consider bids placed to
cover one motor street sweeper, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Carlisle, the bid placed by the Stuart S. Smith Company, to furnish
one Elgin Street Sweeper, for $"7400,00, f.o,b. , Bakersfield, was
accepted, and all other bids rejected.
Action on Bids For
Motor Driven Chassis De-
ferred For Two Further
Weeks.
This being the time set to further consider bids placed
to cover one motor driven chassis, for use in the Fire Department ,
upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action on this matter
was deferred until eight o'clock P.M. , July 14th, 1924.
Contract Awarded For
Audit.
This being the time set to receive bids to cover the audit
of the City Books and Accounts, for the six months periods, ending
June 30th, 1924 r+nd December 31st, 1924, upon a motion by Baer,
seconded by Griffith, bid placed by the J. Arthur Greenfield & Company
offering to make the audit for $300*00 for each six months period, was
accepted.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications For Improve-
ment of Monterey Street -
' St. District No,496.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution,
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed improvement of
Monterey Street, between Baker & Haley Streets, to be known as Street
District No. 496, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
Of Intention No. 496.
r' Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Resolution
of Intention No. 496, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF ST.DIST. NO.496 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIF, AND TO ISaUii
BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carl,isle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
434 Bakersfield, California, June 30tr, 1924.
Adoption of Weed Resolu-
tion No. 5.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Weed
Resolution No. 5, entitled: " A RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROITIING
UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEPuALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE G) R='ORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PROVIDING FOR THE
GIVING OF NOTICE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEARING PROTESTS" , was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Citation To Appear Before
Council - July 7th, 1924.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the follow-
ing parties were cited to appear before the Council, at eight o 'clock P.M. ,
July 7th, 1924, and show cause why soft drink permits, now held by them,
should not be revoked:
Joe Moretti - 1813 K Street,
J. J. Pinkney - 2019 M Street,
Martin Jaussaud - 711 Humboldt Street.
Petition to Dedicate
Sewers in Virginia Tract
To The City.
A petition presented by F. A. Nighbert, to dedicate to the
City the sewers in the Virginia Tract, was presented, and upon a motion
by Baer, seconded b Carlock, was referred to the City Manager and
Engineer for recommendations.'
Proposed Ordinance Regu-
lating Public Laundries and.
Washrooms.
A proposed Ordinance, regulating the conducting of public
laundries and washrooms, was presented to the Council for consideration,
and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, action on same was
deferred for two weeks time, and the matter referred to the City Welfare
Commission for recommendation.
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, June 30th, 19P4, 4 3�)
City Auditor Authorized
To Make Annual Transfer to
Cash Basis Fund.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City
Auditor was authorized to transfer the sum of $6713.00, from the
General, to the Cash Basis Funds.
City Auditor Authorized
To Issue Warrant to The
Bakersfield School Board
For 1915 Taxes.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City Auditor.'
was instructed to issue a warrant, in the sum of $118.79, to the
Bakersfield School Board, this amount representing the balance, at this
time, in the 1915 Special School Tax Fund.
Proposed Ordinance To Pro-
tect City Properties .
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Attorney
was instructed to prepare an Ordinance, making it a misdemeanor to
damage or destroy any City property.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the Councd!l
adjourned.
Mayor of the C ty of Bakersfield, Calif.
AT TEST:
7M Terk and ex-o icio lerk o t e
Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
436 Bakersfield, California, July 7th, 1924.
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 7th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Gr9.ffith,Haberfelde , Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 30th, 19:24, read and
approved as read.
Opening Bids - Electroliers
Street District No. 495.
This being the time set to open sealed bids to cover the
proposed installation of electroliers on North Chester Avenue, known
as Street District No. 495, upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Griffith, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract For Electro-
liers In St. District No .495.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Resolution,
awarding the contract for the installation of electroliers in Street
District No. 495, to Robinson Electric , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Be.er,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Soft Drink Permit
Martin Jaussaud. - Revoked.
This being the time set to have Mr. Martin Jaussaud appear
before the Council and show cause why soft drink and rooming house
permit, held by him at 711 Humboldt Street, should not be revoked,
the Council proceeded to hear the testimony presented, and after
having done so, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the
soft drink permit was revoked. Mr. Jaussaud was allowed to retain
his rooming house permit by the following vote:
Ayes: Baer, Carlock, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: Austin, Carlisle, Griffith.
Absent: None.
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43 or
Soft Drink Permit
J. J. Pinkney - Revoked.
This being the time set for J. J. Pinkney, or his repres-
entative, to appear before the Council and show cause why soft drink:
permit, for 2019 M. Street, should not be revoked, and he having made
no appearance, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,
the permit was revoked,
Soft Drink Permit
Joe Moretti - Revoked.
This being the tire set for Joe Moretti to appear before
the Council and show cause why soft drink permit, for 1813 K Street,
should not be revoked, and he having made no appearance, upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the permit was revoked.
Report of Welfare Com-
mission on Proposed Laundry
Regulation Ordinance.
Mr, E. A. Klein, Chairman of the Welfare Commission,
appeared before the Council and stated that it was the recommendation
of the Welfare Commission that the prop,)sed ordinance, regulating
public laundries and wash rooms, be^adopted, and upon a motion by
Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the recommendation was accepted.
Vote of Confidence
Extended Welfare Commission.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a unanimous
vote of confidence was extended, by the Council, to the Welfare
Commission,
Resignations Tendered
By Mrs . Julia Babcock and Mr.
W. H. Cooley.
Resignations tendered to the Council by Mr. W. H. Cooley and
Mrs, Julia Babcock,as Welfare Corr.:nis:>ioners, to take effect immediately,
was presented, and upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde,
action on same was deferred for one week.
Permit To Install Gasoline
Tank At Southeast Corner of
18th & 0 Streets.
An application p-laced by J. E. Bowler, asking for per-
mission to install one , 2e5 gallon, underground gasoline tank, at the
southeast corner of 18th & 0 Streets, was read, and upon a motion by
Baer, seconded by Austin, was referred to the City Manager.
438 Bakersfield, California, July 7th, 1924.
Adoption of Weed
Resolution No. 6.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Weed Resolu-
tion No. 6, entitled: "A RE30LUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON
CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY ?j,'I`I'HIN '-HE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAtER.`;FIELD, A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PROVIDING FOR
THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND, FIXING THE TI,jiE FOR HEARING PROTESTS" , was
adopted as read by the following vote :
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption
Ordinance No.232
New Series.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance
No. 232, New Series, entitled: "AN ORDI14ANCE P_OVIDING FOR THE PRr)-
I'ECTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND MAKING LEE VIOLATIONS HEREOF A
dI 'IDEMEANOR% was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Allowance of Claims .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlocl.;, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the Auditor in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adoption of Resolution
Endorsing the Construction Of
The Matilija Highway,
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a Resolution
endorsing the Matilija Highway, in the State of California, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock_, Griffith, Haberfelde , Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Committee Appointed
To Investigate Advisability of Hav-
ing Water Tanks Constructed For
Fire Purposes .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a committee of three, to work with City Engineer
and City Manager, towards having at least two water storage tanks
erected in the City of Bakersfield, for emergency purposes.
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4319
'The Mayor appointed Councilmen, Haberfelde, Griffith and Baer, as
the Committee.
Adjournment,
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned,
Mayor of the C y of BMTers--fIe d, Calif,
ATTEST;
City Clerk and ex-of cio Clerk of
The Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California,
440
ill n Bakersfield, California, July 14th, 1924.
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 14th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 7th, 1924, read and
approved as read.
Street Sup't Instructed
To Remove Weeds From Properties
Shown in Weed Resolution No, 5.
This being the time set. for protests to be presented against
the removal of weeds from properties listed in Weed Resolution No. 5,
adopted by the Council on June 30th, 1924, and no protests having been
presented, upon a motion by Carlo r-, seconded by Griffith, the Street
Superintendent was instructed to arrange to have the weeds removed,
from the properties listed.
Action on Bids
On Fire Department Chassis
Again Deferred Two Weeks.
This being the time set to further consider bids's placed to
cover the proposed purchase of a motor driven chassis, for use in
Fire Department, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin,
action on same was deferred for two weeks.
Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing Mayor & City Clerk
To Execute Sewer Rental Agree-
ment.
Unon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, a Resolution
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
Dixon and Mary Dougherty, covering rental and use of the sewer
connection, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing Mayor and City
Clerk To Execute Agreements
For Rental of City Outfall
Sewer Connection.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, a Resolu-
tion authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute sewer rental
agreements, in accordance with rates established by the Council, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
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Bakersfield, California, July 14th, 1924. 441
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk
To Execute Contract Re: Elgin
Street Sweeper
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Resolution„
entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHO ,IZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WITH THE.
STUART S. SMITH COMPANY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA FOR AN ELGIN
STREET SWEEPER" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 233 New Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No. 233 New Series , amending Section 26 0£ License Ordinance No. 190
New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Grif.fitl-_, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Petition for Are Light
At Pacific & Williams Sts.
A petition signed by eleven residents living in the vicinity
Of Pacific & Williams Streets, asking that a street light be placed
at such intersection, was presented, and upon 8. motion by Griffith,
seconded by Carlock, the matter was referred to the City Manager for
such action as he may deem neces::ary.
Refund of Personal Pro-
perty Taxes - R. J. Gibson
and W. E. Lingwood.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, the
following refunds of personal property taxes were granted, due to
property being located outside of City and therefore exempt:
R. J. Gibson. . . .S24.O9 W. E. Lingwood. . . .�3.57 .
442 Bakersfield, California, July 14th, 1924,
Acceptance of City
Treasurer 's Financial Report
Month of June, 1924.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City
Treasurer's Financial Report, for the month of June, 1924, was accepted
and ordered placed on file.
City Clerk Instructed
Notices For "treat Districts
Nos. 480 & 484 In Bakersfield
Morning Echo.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City Clerk
was :instructed to publish Notices of Filing of Assessment Lists , and
all :subsequent notices for Districts Nos. 480 and 484, in the Bakersfield
Morning Echo.
City Auditor Authorized
To Issue Warrant From 1915
Bond Redemption Fund.
Jpon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant, in the sum
of 3468, 57, to the City Treasurer, out of the 1915 Street Bond Redemn-
t.ion Fund, to cover delinquencies for the year 1923-24.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee and payrolls as authorized by the heads
of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to fasuo warrants
on the Treasurer to cover same .
Petition To Construct
Sidewalks Contrary to Provi-
sions of City Ordinance.
A Petition nresented by W. F. Bray, asking that, existing
ordinance be amended to allow him to place sidewalks and curbs on the
southside of Lot 16, Block 96, in the Lovell Addition, was read, and
upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the matter was referred to
the City Manager end Attorney for recom.iendations.
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Resignations - VT. H. Cooley
and Mrs, Julia Babcock -
Laid on Table.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, resigna-
tions placed by Mr, W. H. Cooley and Mrs, Julia Babcock, Welfare
Commissioners, were laid on the table.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor or the City of Ba ersfie d,Cali:f—
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-o iicio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
444 Ba.ke'rofield, California, July 21st, 1924.
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 21st, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 14th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Protest Allowed Against
Improvement of Monterey Street
Street District No.496
This being the time set to .receive protests agai. rst tine
contemplated improvement of Monterey Street, between Baker & Haley
"treets, known as Street District No. 496, the Council proceeded to
consider a orotest filed by approximately 671, per cent of the owners
of the properties effected, and after having done so , upon a. motion
by Beer, seconded by Griffith, the protest was allowed and the pro-
ceedings ordered abandoned by the following vote :
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Street Superintendent
Instructed To Remove Weeds From
Properties In Vieed Resolu-
tion No. 6.
This being the time set, to receive protests against the
removal of weeds from properties listed in Weed Resolution No. 6,
passed by the Council on July 7th, 1924, and no protests having been
presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the Street
Superintendent was instructed to remove the weeds from the properties
listed.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered For Improvement of Monterey
Street - East of Baker Street.
A petition signed by a majority of the pro-perty owners on
Monterey Street, East of Baker Street, requesting that steps be taken
to improve Monterey Street by grading,oiling and graveling same, was
read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and opeci£ica-
tions .
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Adoption of Resolution
Accepting Deed For Pieces Of
Land In The Vicinity of Union
& California Avenues.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, a deed.
executed by J. R. Williams and Delia Williams, conveying certain
pieces of property in the vicinity of Union and California Avenues ,
for street, purposes, was accepted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intentior No.
497.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde. Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 497, entitled- °RE.;OLUTION OF INYEN TION TO
CLOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SOiQORA STREET, BROAD STREET, ALPINE STREET,
AND III, .ALLEYS IN nLOCKS P43 and 244 . ITT THE CITY OF BA".ERSFIELD,
CALIFORNIP" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Carlisle.
Permit Granted Southern
Pacific Company To Construct
Sewer & Connect Vvith City
Iola in.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Southern
Pacific Company was granted neynission to constiv ct a sewer, from
Union Avenue to Tulare Street, with the necessary wyes and menhOles
at street intersections , and to connect the same with the City Sewer
S.1stem at the manhole on Tulare ^treet, between Kentucky and Jackson
Streets , under the supervision of the City Engineer, as per San
Joaquin Division Drawing AB-2485.
Permit Granted To Install
Underground Gasoline Tank On Haley
Street, bPta.een Monterey & Niles
Street .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, D. S. Nikkel
was grar;ted permission to install one, 220 gallon, underground gasoline
tank, to serve repair shop, located on Haley Street, between Monterey
and. Niles Street, under the supervision of the Street Superintendent
and Fire Chief.
446 Bakersfield, California, July 21st, 1924.
Proposed Relief & Pension
Ordinance
A proposed Relief & Pension Ordinance was submitted by
the Booster 's Club of Greater Bakersfield, to cover the Police and
Fire Departments of the City, and upon a motion by Austin, seconded
by Griffith , same was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney
for their recommendation.
Transfer of Balance
Of Kern Bond Fund.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Auditor was instructed to transfer a. balance of zJ.66 , from the
Kern Bond Fund to the General Fund.
Allowance of Claims.
Upon a motion. by Griffith, seconded by Cgrlock, claims ps
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed, and the Auditor instruc-
ted to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Action of Council
In Orderintt Plans and Speci-
fications For the Improvement Of
Monterey 'street Rescinded.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the
Council ' s action,of this date, instructing that plans and specifica-
tions be prepared for the improvement of Monterey Street, East of
Baker Street, was rescinded.
Petition To Improve
Monterey Street Laid On The
Table.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seonrded by Baer, the peition
presented by the property owners , requesting that Monterey atreet,
east of Baker Street, be improved, was laid on the table .
Committee Appointed
I't Investigate Removal of Light
& Poser Poles .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Mayor
was requested to appoint a Committee of three to investigate with the
City Manager and Engineer relative to the removal of public service
poles , in accordance with provisions of Ordinance No . 80. The Mayor
appointed Councilmen, Baer, Austin, and haberfelde.
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Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded. by Haberfelde, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of BaF:er•sfield,Cal.
AT PEST:
�
City Clem& Ex-o icio Clad:
of the City of Bakersfield,
Calif.
448 Bakersfield, California, July 2Bth, 1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall rt eight o ' clock P.M. , July 28th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer .„Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde , Stoner.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 21st, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Rejection of All Bids for Chasis
for Use in Fire Department.
This being the time set to further consider bids placed
to cover the proposed Durckase of a motor driven chasis for use
in the Fire Department, upon a motion by Raer, seconded by Car-
lisle, all bids received were rejected upon recommendatiorl
of the City tanager.
Demand for Damages Filed by Stroud
Bros. - Union Ave . Subway.
A demand olaced by Lloyd S. and J. A, Stroud Jr. and
R. S. Seabrook, owners of Block 224 , Kern, asking for damages in
the sum of . 2640, 00, which damage it is claimed will be caused by
the construction of the proposed subway at the .Tanta Fe Union Ave.
cros.;ing, was presented. Upon a intion by Griffith, seconded by
Baer, the matter was laid moon the table .
Adoption of resolution Abandoning
Proceedings for' Improvement of
Monterey :street East of Baker St.
Street District No. 496.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde , a resolu-
tion abandoning all proceedings for the Droposed improvement of
Monterey Street between Baner and Haley 1treets , known Ps Street
District No . 496, wn s adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,6aer,Carlisle ,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noss : None .
Absent: "done.
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Beker �field, California, ,Tui ,y 28th., 1924. 4 01)
Adoption of Ordinance No , 234
New Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance
No. 234 New Series entitled: PN O'IDINANCE :E5'I'ABLI3i-ING '1'I1E DIS-
Adop
TANCE OF TEE CU ZB LI i F ?uri THE' ADJACEITI., P30PL 'iTY L:II`lE 0[:' THE
OR`iI '-Ilk; dF' 4th :;9 rsr' ' r3r 'I°, Er,'id H i'_;B;T .,IID THE ALLEY 1'.T?PdP17
NOP,'7'lI AIvL� <'v�I`li liJ BLOCK. 96 W E1_L AD7)ITION , Ir, 'IIIE CI ';Y OF'
B Iii._;SFIEt° was adopted as read by the follovring vote:
Aye s :All s tin, Baer,CPrlicle , Carlock,Griffith,iiabe rfelde . "torier.
hToes: None .
Absent:None. Plans and >pecifieations Ordered for
Curbs and "idevralks on 24th Street
Between Chester Ave , and Q Street,
A petition filed by property owners , asking that, the
Council take the necessary steps to construct curbs and sidewelt.rs
on 24th Street br;tvreen Chester Avenue e,nd �:j ;treet,was presented,
and upon a .notion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Engineer va:, instructed to nrerp,rP the necessary 01.a3ns and.
specifications .
Cancellation of Delinquent
1923 feed Assessment.
Iron a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,
the City Auditor was inc,tructed to cancel delinquent 1923
'geed ,;ssessrnent again:t Lot, 7, 8 and 9, in Block 137, Fern,
asser,sed to Otto Gadd and shown on Page 34 of the 1923
Del inquent Roll ,
Cancell:;tioi; of 1923 Assessments
for `faxes on Properties Acquired
for School Purposes,
Uoon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,
the City Auditor eras instructed to cancel the followinl- 1923
assessments for taxes rbie on ;oroperties having been acquired
for :chool p:zroo:-es , and tYle taxes therefore not r•emeining
a lien , and therefore uncollectable :
So . 57.75 ft. of Lots 7 and 8, Block 357.
P. 1/2 of Lot 5, Block 357,
Lot 6. 31ock 357.
A piece of land coim'nencant, at '.E. Corner of Block 10,
tidest Park Trect, and running, thence N. 272 ,4 ft, , FJ , 69.65
ft„ S. 272 .4 ft. , E, r9, 65 ft. to beI*inning.
Bakerz-fie'.d, Cs2.iferr'_n , J1zl1 2Rth, 192�,
450
Apnrova' of As sessn�ent Dir� ram
St"ee.i. DisI riot- NC . 4eE:
IJnon a aiot,j.on by C;arJisle, ec: )nded by hnberfelde ,
ar essment diagram for "street District no, 46E1 was approved as
submitted.
Ano-oval of Tentative Plans for
Union Pvenue
Upon a motion by R,rer, seconded by Griffith, tentative
pl-,rw submitted by R. B. BB 11. , Chief Fnlr:ineer of, the A. T. & .% F,
Railway Company, dated July loth, 1923 , revised. ,Tuly 9th, 19241
showing underground highway crossing at Union Avenue , was ;approved.
AllouraP!ce of Cla im. s and
Pay Roli_ s,
Upon a motion by r,riffitiz , seconded by Carlock, claims as
audited- by the Finance Committee and oa,yrolls as authorized by
the heads; of Dennrtments , were nllonred , r:nd the Auditor instructed
to issue warrmnts on the Treasurer to cover same .
Ron_ o rt. of Commit tee Re-High Pressuir e
u;ata,r ^ank_s.
Mr. Paberfelde , of the committee a.pnointed '..o inve:sti�^te
relative to the advisability of e,:-r:ctir�Ar hi 'h pressure w®tar tanks
for emergency purooses, renorte,cl that due to an election to be held
on "eotember 4th, 1924, on the taking over of the prevent crater
facilities, it +ns a recommendation of the oommittee teat r-othinF
further be done relative to the tanks until. after the result of
the election is determined. Upon a motion by Carlisle , -econded
h;* Carlock, the report of the committee was accepted and the
corrriittee dischsrfed ,
f.d jo,a.rnment.
anon a motion by Baer, seconded by iiaberfelde, the
Council adjourned,
fayor of the City of raker�fiele,Ca] if,
ell T
City-�r�'x-o ico clerk
of thp, City of Bakersfield
Calif ,
#W 1 4'7 Bakersfield, California, August 4th, 1924.
451.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. , August 4th, 1924. /
PrAsent: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of. July 28th, 1924, read and.
approved as read.
Approval of Assessment
Street District No.480
This being the time set to hear protests against the
Assessment for the improvement of portions of R. 20th and 21st Streets,
known as Street District No. 480, and no protests having been present-
ed, upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, the Assessment was
approved and confirmed as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer, Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner„
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Approval of Assessment
Street District No.484
This being the time set to hear protests against the
Assessment for the installation of electroliers in Street District
No. 484, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by
Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the Assessment was approved and con-
firmed as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications For the Improv-
ment of Certain Portions of Baker,
Union and California Avenues - Street
District No. 498
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Resolution
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed improvement of cer-
tain portions of Baker. Street, Union and California Avenues, known
as Street District No.498, was adopted as read by the following Vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
40-2 Bakersfield, California, August 4th, 1924.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No,498
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, Resolution of
Intention No. 498, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE IMPROVE-
MENT OF STREET DISTRICT NO, 498 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFOR-
NIA, AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Action on Plans and
Specifications For Proposed
Improvement of 24th Street
Laid Over
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, action on
plans and specifications, for the proposed improvement of 24th Street, was .
laid over for one week, and the City Engineer instructed to include in
the plans the improvement of M Street, between 20th and 24th Streets.
Sixty Day Extention of
Time Granted - Street
District No.490
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the
Robinson Electric was granted a sixty day extension of time to com-
plete the improvement of Street District No. 490.
City Clerk Instructed
To Publish Assessment
Notices For Street Dis-
tricts Nos.478,488 and
490
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City Clerk
was instructedto publish notices of the filing of Assessment Lists and
all subsequent instruments, for Street Districts Nos. 478, 488 and 490,
in the Bakersfield Morning Echo.
Petition to Narrow Alley
Through Block 289 Bakers-
field.
In compliance with petition signed by the interested proper-
ty owners, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to diminish
the width of the Alley running east and west, between M and N Streets,
through Block 289, Bakersfield, from 33 to 20 Feet.
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Bakersfield, California, August 4th, 1924. 4 5V3
Adoption of Resolution
Accepting and Amending Deed
From J. R. and Delia E.
Williams
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded ,by Haberfelde, a
Resolution accepting deed, dated July 30th, 1924, executed by .1. R.
and Delia E. Williams, dedicating to the City certain pieces of
land in the vicinity of Union and California Avenues, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Accepting Deed From H. S.
Jewett
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a Resolution
accepting deed, executed by H. S. Jewett, dated July 16th, 1924,
dedicating to the City, a strip of land to be used for the extension
of R Street, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Accepting Dead From Brandt
Investment Company
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a Resolution
accepting deed from Brandt Investment Company, covering rights-of-way
for sewer purposes, in Laguna Square, dated July 31st, 1924, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Accepting Bill of Sale Brandt
Investment Company For Sewers &
Pumping Plant in Laguna Square.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution
accepting Bill of Sale from Brandt Investment Company, covering sewer
pumping plant, equipment and sewers in Laguna Square, dated July 31st,
1924, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
454 Bakersfield, California, August 4th, 1924.
Adoption of Resolution
Accepting Deed From F. A.
and Hattie M. Nighbert.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a Resolution
accepting deed from F. A. and Hattie M. Nighbert, dated August 2nd,
1924, dedicating to the City, the North 70 Ft, of Lot 3, in Block "F"
Virginia Tract, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Action on Proposed
Acceptance of Deed from
Santa Fe Railway For Proper-
ty At 13th & A Streets De-
ferred One Meek
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, deed presented
by the Santa Fe Railway Company, offering to dedicate to the City a
piece of land on the southeast corner of 13th and A Streets, under
certain conditions, to be used for Street purposes, was deferred for
one week, and same was referred to the City Manager for investigation.
Petition From Booster' s
Club To Have City Treasurer
Appointed a Notary Public
A petition presented by the Booster's Club, asking that the
City Treasurer be appointed a Notary Public to take care of acknowledg-
ments on Business License Affidavits, without fee, was read, and upon
a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the City Clerk was instruc-
ted to advise the Booster 's Club that Mr. R. H. Hubbard, Building
Inspector, has been appointed a Notary Public and who will. acknowledge
the affidavits free of charge if applied to, as will also Mr. C. F.
Baughman, Police Judge.
Committee of Three To
Investigate Advisability of
Adopting Proposed Pension
Ordinance.
A Communication addressed to the Council by Mr. Ogden,
City Manager, and Mr. E.F.Brittan, City Attorney, recommending that
a Committee be appointed to investigate the advisability of adopting
a pension ordinance, was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded
by Baer, the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to in-
vestigate the matter. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Griffith, Austin
and Carlock.
Jitz W Bakersfield, California, Aug. 4th 1924.
' 455
Approval of Assessment
Diagram - Street District
No. 478.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
Assessment Diagram for Street District No. 478 was approved as submitted
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.
Application for Hearing
Before Railroad Commission
Re: Reduction of Fire Hydrant
Water Rates.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Attorney was requested to make application to the State Railroad,
Commission for a hearing on adjustment and reduction of hydrant
water rental.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor o the City of Ba ersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex off icn Z ler o
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
456 Bakersfield, California, August 6th, 1924..
Minutes of the special meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall, at 11: 00 o 'clock A. M. , August 6th, 1924.
Present; Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: None.
A special meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers-
field was regularly called for 11: 00 o'clock A.M. , August 6th, 1924,
for the purpose of approving the budget estimate of expenditures,
for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1925, and also for taking
whatever action deemed necessary on proposed revised Salary Ordinance.
Approval of Corrected
Budget
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the corrected
budget estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year, ending June 30th,
1925, was approved.
Adoption of Salary
Ordinance No.235 N.S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, Salary
Ordinance No. 235, New Series, fixing the compensation of certain
Officers and Employees, of the City of Bakersfield, 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 Griffith, seconded by Garlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield., California.
ATTEST: -
City Clerk and e -officio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, August 11th, 1924. r
45,��
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. , August llth, 1924.
Present: Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: Austin, Baer, Carlisle.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 4th, 1924 and
Special Meeting of August 6th, 1924, read and approved as read.
Adoption of Plans &
Specifications for the Pro-
posed Improvement of 24th &
M Streets - Street Dist No.499
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a Resolution
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed improvement, of
24th Street, between. M Street and Union Avenue, and M Street, from
20th to 24th Streets, to be known as Street District No. 499, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent? Austin, Baer, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No,499.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith , Resolution
of Intention No, 499, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION ZU IMPROVE
STREET DISTRICT NO.499, IN THE CITY OF BAKER.,FIELD, CALIF. , and to
ISSUE BOND" IN PAYMENT THEREFOR", was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Austin, Baer, Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No.500
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, Resolution
of Intention No. 500, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTF3N TION TO REDUCE
THE WIDTH OF THE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 190, 209, and 289 CITY OF BAKERS-
FIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Austin, Baer, Carlisle.
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Bakersfield, California, August llth, 1924.
Sixty Day Extension
of Time Granted - Street
District No.489
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, Dennis
Adkins was granted a sixty day extension of time to complete the
improvement of Street District No. 489.
Adoption of Taxation
Ordinance No. 236 NS
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,
Ordinance No. 236 New Series, Entitled: "AN ORDINANCE LEVYING UPON
THE AS3E3SED VALUATION OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BAKERS-
FIELD; A RATE OF TAXATION UPON EACH HUNDRED DOLLARS OF VALUATION FOR
'PHE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1ST, 1924, AND ENDING JUNE 30TH, 1925" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Austin, Baer, Carlisle.
Approval of Assessment
Diagrams - Street Dis-
trict No.4B9.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Assessment
Diagram for Street District No. 489 was approved as submitted.
Approval of Assessment
Diagram - Street Dis-
trict No. 491.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Assessment
Diagram, for Street District No.491, was approved as submitted.
Approval of Standard
Culvert Plan.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,a Plan,
showing standard culverts, was approved as submitted by the City
Engineer, by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Austin, Baer, Carlisle.
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.
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Bakersfield, California, August llth, 1924. 459
City Clerk
Granted Leave of Absence
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the City
Clerk was granted a ten day leave of absence, beginning August 16t11,
1924.
Permit Granted
Roy R. Clemen to Install
Combination Sidewalk.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Griffith,
permit was granted Roy R. Clemen to install combination sidewalks
on the north side of Bank Street, to conform with the south side
on which combination sidewalks are already installed.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
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Mayor of the Cit#Of Bake field, CaliformiTi.a.
ATTEST;
City Clerk and eX-Ofncio C er o he
Council of the City of Bakersfield, Calif.
460 Bakersfield, California, August 18th, 1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the a ity of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o 'clock P.M. , August 18th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde.
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Stoner.
Councilman C. A. Griffith
Appointed Temporary Presid-
ing Officer
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, Councilman
C. A. Griffith, was appointed temporary presiding officer, due to the
absence of Mayor Stoner.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August llth, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Protest Filed Against
Continuance of Milk Inspec-
tor ' s License Fee
A protest signed by several dairymen and milk producers,
protesting against the fee charged for the insoection of milk, was
read, and upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Carlock, the Mayor
was requested to appoint a Committee of three to handle the matter.
The Mayor appointed Councilmen Haberfelde, Austin and Baer.
Adoption of Final Resolu-
tion Ordering Diminishing
Width of Alleys in Blocks
212 ,213,226 and 229.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock, Resolution
entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE DIMINISHING OF WIDTH OF THE ALLEYS
IN BLOCKS 212, 213, 226 and 229 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA,"
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde.
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Stoner.
Adoption of Final Resolu-
tion Diminishing Width Of
Alley Running North and South
Between 4th and 8th Sts.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, Resolution
entitled: "RE>OLUTION ORDERING THE DIMI :RING CF THE V,IDTH OF THAT CER-
TAIN ALLEY RUNNING NORTHERLY AND SOUTHEI3,Y BEThEEN 4TH STREET AND 8TH
STREET THROUGH BLOCKS 93,76,69 and 52 OF THE LOVjELL ADDITION , IN THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
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461(_
Approval of Assessment
Diagram - St Dist
No, 493
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, Assessment
Diagram for Street District No, 493, was approved as submitted by the
City Engineer.
Acceptance of City
Treasurer 's Financial Re-
port - Month of July
1924
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the
City Treasurer's Financial Report, for the month of July, 1924, was
accepted and ordered placed on file,
Petition to Improve
Third Street
A communication addressed to the Council by Mr. F. W. Hort,
asking that steps be taken to improve Third Street, from H to D Streets,
was read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, was referred
to the City Manager for recommendations.
Allowance of Claims
& Payrolls
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, 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.
Invitation Accepted To
Participate in Ford Parade
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock, invitation
extended by the Management of the Ford Garage, inviting the Members of
the Council and City Officials to participate in the "Ten Millionth
Ford " Parade, to be held August 21st, 1924, was accepted with thanks,
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of akersfield,Calif.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-of icio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfiel d,Calif.
462 Bakersfield, California, August 25th, 1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o'clock P.M. , August 25th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Garlock.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 18th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Protest Against The Method
of Payment For Improvement of
Portions of Baker Street, Union
& Calif. Aves. , Resolution of
Intention No. 498.
This being the time set to hear protests against, the proposed
improvement of certain portions of Baker Street, Union and California
Avenues, as outlined in Resolution of Intention No. 498, the Council
proceeded to consider a protest filed by a number of property owners
in the District against the method of payment for the work. The
petitioners contended that the City should bear a portion of the ex-
pense of the improvement, out of the General Fund, and after some dis-
cussion upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, action on the
protest was deferred until eight o 'clock P.M. , Tuesday, September
2nd, 1924, by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Garlock.
Approval of Assessment
Sonora Street - Street Dis-
trict No. 478.
This being the time set to receive protests against the
assessment for the improvement of Sonora Street, known as Street Dis-
trict No. 478, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion
by Austin, seconded by Griffith, the assessment was approved and con-
firmed as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Garlock.
Bakersfield California Aug
ust gust B5th, 1924. 463
Approval of Assessment
Improvement of Jackson & Baker
Streets - St. Dist. No.
488
This being the time set to receive protests against the
assessment for the improvement of Jackson and Baker Streets, ;':mown
as Street District No. 488, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the assessment was
approved and confirmed as submitted, by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Carlock.
Approval of A®sessment
Electroliers on H Street
St. District No. 490
This being the time set to receive protests against the
assessment for the installation of eleetroliers H Street, known
as Street District No. 490, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the assessment, was
approved and confirmed as submitted, bj the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Carlock.
City Clerk Instructed to
Publish Assessment Notice For
Street District No. 489.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City Clerk,
was instructed to publish notice )f the filing of Assessment List and
all subsequent instruments, for Street District No. 489, in the
Bakersfield Morning Echo .
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering the Closing of Portions
Sonora, Broad and Alpine Streets
& Alleys in Blocks 243 & 244
Resolution of IntentionNo.497
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, a Resolution,
entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CLOSING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF
SONORA STREET, BROAD STREET, ALPINE STREET AND THE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS
243 and 244, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSH ELD, CALIFOFNIA" , was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: Baer, Carlisle, Carlock.
464 Bakersfield, California, August 25th, 1924.
Sixty Day Extension
of Time Granted To Complete
Improvement of Street District
No. 491.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, the
Weitzel & Larsen Contracting Company was granted a sixty day extension
of time to complete the construction of curbs and sidewalks in Street
District No. 491.
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor instructed
to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Approval of Assessment
Diagram - Street District
No. 495
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, Assessment
Diagram covering the installation of electboliers on North Chester
Avenue, known as Street District No. 495, was approved as submitted
by the City Engineer.
Recommendation of
Health Officer To Retain
Milk Inspector
A recommendation submitted by Dr. Cuneo, Health Officer,
to retain the services of the Certified Milk Inspector, was read to
the Council, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde,
the matter was referred to the Milk Inspection Committee.
Ad j ou-rnment
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the Council
adjourned.
MAYOR HE CITY OF BAKER.FIE ,CALIF.
ATTEST;
City Clerk and Ex-o ficio Clerk of the
City of Bakersfield, California.
J1W147 Bakersfield, California, September 2nd, 1924. 4 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. , September 2nd, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 25th, 1924, reELd and
approved as read.
Resolution Adopted
Overruling Protests For Im-
provement of Portions of Baker
Street, Union & Calif. Avenues
St. District No.498
This being the time set to further consider a protest filed
against the improvement of certain portions of Baker Street, Union and
California Avenues, known as Street District No. 498, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution overruling the protest was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: Baer, Haberfelde.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction of Im-
provement Street District No.
498
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution
ordering the construction of improvements in Street District No. 498,
and calling for bids on same, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Protest on Proposed Im-
provement of Portions of M &
24th Streets - Street District
No. 499 - Allowed.
This being the time set to receive protests against the improvE;I-
ment of certain portions of M and 24th Streets, known as Street District
No. 499, the Council proceeded to consider a protest filed by approxin•iate
ly 49.5% of the area of the district, and after having done so, it was,
moved by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle that a Resolution overruling the
protest be adopted as read. The motion was lost by the following vote;:
Ayes: Carlisle, Griffith.
Noes: Austin, Baer, Garlock, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: None.
466 Bakersfield,California, September 2nd, 1924.
Adoption of Resolution
Advising Public of Status of
The Bakersfield Municipal Water
District.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, the following
Resolution was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
"BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,
as follows:
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the City
Council of the City of Bakersfield, that a great many citi-
zens of the City of Bakersfield are uncertain as to whether
or .not the Bakersfield Municipal Water District, previously
organized in the City of Bakersfield, is a portion of the
Municipal Corporation of the City of Bakersfield and that
said Bakersfield Municipal Water District will be managed
and operated under the control of the officers of the City
of Bakersfield and not by independent directors and trustees
of said District, and
WHEREAS, the City Council have been requested to publicly an-
nounce that the Bakersfield Municipal Water District is a
separate and distinct organization from the City of Bakers-
field, although the boundaries of the said Bakersfield
Municipal Water District, at the time of its creation were the
same as the City of Bakersfield;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Council do publicly
announce and declare for the sake of informing citizens who
may not be advised in the premises and who are desirous of
obtaining such information, that the City of Bakersfield as
a Municipal Corporation is not the same Municipal Corporation
as the said Bakersfield Municipal Water District and that the
City Council of the City of Bakersfield have no jurisdiction
or control over the affairs of the said Bakersfield Municipal
Water District. Said District being operated by its own and
independent directors and trustees, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be spread
upon the minutes of this Council in full and a copy thereof be
printed in the Bakersfield Morning Echo and the Bakersfield
Californian for the purpose of giving proper publicity thereto" .
Permit granted to erect a
Temporary Tabernacle On Northeast
Corner of 22nd and H Streets For
Religious Purposes
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Reverend
E. 0. Robeck, was granted permission to erect a temporary tent, to be
used for religious purposes, for a period of fifteen days time, on
property located on the northeast corner of 22nd and H Streets.
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Bakersfield, California, September 2nd, 1924. 460
Acceptance of Report
of Audit For Six Months Period
Ending June 30th, 1924.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, a Report showing
the conditions of the City Books and Accounts of the City of Bakers-
field, submitted by J. Arthur Greenfield & Company for the six months
period ending June 30th, 1924, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Refund of 1923 Weed
Assessment - D.T.Hoenshell
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, a refund in
the sum of $6.79 was granted D. T. Hoenshell, covering erroneous
1923 weed assessment.
Approval of Man Showing
Re-subdivision of Lots 5,6 & 9
Kern Citrus Tract
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, a Map showing
a re-subdivision of Lots 5, 6 and 9, of the Kern Citrus Tract aras
approved as submitted.
Allowance of Claims &
Payrolls
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, clairis 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.
Matter of Proposed Hearing
On Adjustment of Hydrant Water
Rental - Laid on Table .
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock, the matter of
the proposed request for a hearing before the Railroad Commiss.Lon
relative to an adjustment on hydrant water rental, was laid on the
table.
Unon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haber�Kde, the Council
adjourned. `f/
ayor or the city or Baker—sr eTc Calif.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex- l` cicio clerTof
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
468 Bakersfield, California, September 8th,1924.
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. , Monday, September 8th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 2nd, 1924,
read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Abondoning Proceedings , Street Dist. No.4M
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, a res-
olution abondoning all proceedings taken for the improvement of por-
tions of M and 24th Streets covered by Resolution of Intention No.499
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Permit Granted C . J.Helbling to Pave
Alley Through Block 280.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, C . J.Helbling
was granted permission to pave the alley through Block 280, Bakers-
field, under the supervision and in accordance with plans and spec-
ifications prepared by the City Engineer.
Acceptance of Treasurer 's Financial
Report, Month of August, 1924.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the City
Treasurer's financial report fot the month of August, 1924, was eccept-
ed and ordered placed on file.
Permit Granted American Jewelry Co.
to Display Canvas or Cloth Signs .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
American Jewelry Co. , was granted permission to display cloth or can-
vas signs for advertising purposes for a period of 30 days time in
front of their place of business at 1430- 19th Street under the sup-
ervision of the Building Inspector.
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Bakersfield, California, September 8th,1924. 4 61)
Amerigo Marracciani Ordered to Show Cause
'Why Soft Drink Permit for 614 Kern
Street Should Not Be Revoked.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, Amerigo Marracciani was
cited to appear before the Council at 6 o 'clock P .M. Monday, September
15th and show cause irhy permit held by him to conduct a soft drink es-
tablishment at 814 Kern Street should not be revoked.
City Clerk Instructed to Publish Instruments
Pertaining to Street District No.491
in Bakersfield Morning Echo.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the City Clerk was
instructed to publish the Notice of the Filing of Assessment List, and
all subsequent instruments pertaining to Street District No.491 in the
Bakersfield Morning Echo.
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 weLrrents
on the Treasurer to cover same.
Report of Milk Inspection Committee.
Mr. Haberfelde, of the committee appointed to investigate they ad-
visibility of discontinuing the inspection of milk by the City reported
that the committee had conferred with different organizations and others
interested including the Board of Supervisors and after having made a
careful study of the matter it was the recommendation of the committee
that the city inspection be dispensed with at the present time and if
in the future it is deemed necessary for the City to employ a Milk
Inspector that his salary and expenses be paid out, of the General. Fund.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the report of the Committee
was accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare an ordinance
repealing Ordinances 206 and 210 New Series.
470 Bakersfield, California, September 8th,1924.
Committee Appointed to Investigate
Advisibility of the Construction
of Water Storage Tanks.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a committee of three to investigate with the
City Manager and Engineer the possibility of having at least two
Water Storage Tanks constructed for emergency purposes. The Mayor
appointed Councilmen Haberfelde, Baer and Griffith on the committee.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the Council
adjourned.
M yor of the CIty o a ers eTd,alit.
ATTEST;
Z`3�y Clerk and a t-o ficio`Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
lfis z t4 7 Bakersfield, California, September 15th, 1924.
4'71
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. , Monday, September 15th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: Carlisle.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8th, 1924,
read and approved as read.
Approval of Assessment
Street District No. 489 - Elec-
troliers on Sonora Street.
This being the time set to hear protests against
assessments levied for the installation of electroliers on Sonora
Street, known as Street District No. 489, and no protests having
been presented, upon a motion by Austin, seconded. by Baer, i:,he
Assessment was approved as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
Providing for Issuance of Bonds
Street District No, 484.
This being the time set to hear protests against the
issuance of bonds to cover unpaid. assessments for the installa-
tion of electroliers in Street District No. 9-84, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock,,.
Resolution entitled:" AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF STREIiiT
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, PRESCRIBING THE DENOMINATION OF SUCH BONDS AND
OF THE I:NTERE 'T COUPONS ATTACHED THERETO" , was adopted as read by
the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: Carlisle.
Revocation of Soft Drink
Permit - A. Marracciani
814 Kern St.
This being the time set for A. Marracciani to appear
before the Council and show cause why soft drink permit held by him
to conduct a soft drink establishment at 814 Kern Street should not
be revoked, and he having made no appearance, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Baer, the permit was revoked.
472 Bakersfield, California , September kith, 1924,
Engineer Instructed To
Prepare Plans and Specifica-
tions For Improvement of
California Avenue, 13th
14th, N & 0 Streets.
A petition having been presented by property owners,
asking that portions of California Avenue, 13th, 14th, N. and 0 Streets
be improved, upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifica-
tions.
Discontinuance of Rental
of Room Occupied by Superinten-
dent of Schools.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Mana-
ger was instructed to discontinue charging the City Board of Education
the rental for Room No. 3, City Hall, and the accrued rental of $900.00,
now due the City, was cancelled.
City Clerk Instructed To
Advertise For Bids For Paving
The Eastside of Union Ave.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for the improvement of Union Avenue,
4th Street to California Avenue, by the construction of a twelve foot
strip of pavement on the east side of the center lire of said Street,
by the following vote:
Ayes: - Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of Salary
Amendment Ordinance - 237 New
Series .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, Salary
Amendment Ordinance, No. 237 New Series, fixing the rate of the City
Attorney's Clerk and Stenographer, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
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Adoption of
Ordinance No. 238 New
Series .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, Ordinance
No, 238 New Series, naming the southend of Sonora Street, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: - Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Adoption of
Ordinance No. 239 New
Series.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, Ordinance
No. 239 New Series, repealing Milk Inspection Ordinances, Nos. 206
tnd 210 New Series, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: - Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfolde, Stoner.
Noes; None.
Absent; Carlisle.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Diminishing of Width
Of Alleys in Blocks 190, 209
and 289 - Bakersfield.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, a Resolution
entitled: " A RESOLUTION ORDERIPIG THE DIMINISHING OF WIDTH OF THE
ALLEYS IN BLOCKS 1900 209 and 289 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIF" „
was adopted as read by the following vote;
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlisle.
Acceptance of Letter
From Supervisors - Re - Milk
Inspection.
A communication addressed to the Council by Mr. F. E. Smith ,
Clerk, of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, in which he expressed
the desire of the Board to co-operate with the City in the inspection
of milk, was read, and upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer,
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
474 Bakersfield, California, September 15th, 1924.
Citation - A. Carmignani.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the City Clerk
was instructed to cite A. Carmignani to appear before the Council at
eight o 'clock P.M. , September 22nd, 1924, and at that time shove cause,
if any he may have, why permit held by him to conduct a soft drink
establishment at #631 Humboldt Street, should not be revoked.
Claims and Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Garlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee and payrolls as authorized by the
heads of Departments, were allowed, and tte Auditor instructed to
issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Motion By Councilman
Austin To Have Stop Signals
Painted on Pavements of Sts
Passing Schools Fails
To Carry.
It was moved by Austin that the City Attorney prepare an
amendment to the Traffic Ordinance to provide for the painting of
signs with the words - "SCHOOL" and "STOP" , on the pavements of
streets passing the various schools of the City. The motion was
lost for want of a second. The matter was then referred to the City
Manager for handling.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Austin, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of +the y o Ba e;fie-Td,Calif.
ATTEST:
Mitt'Clerk and ex�o Clerk o
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
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Bakersfield, California, Sept. 22nd, 1924. 475
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o' clock P.M. , September 22nd, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutee of the .regular meeting of September 15th, 1924,
read and approved as read.
Opening Bids
Improvement of. Baker
Street,Union he Calif.Aves .
St. Dist No.498
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the proposed improvement of certain portions of Baker Street, Union
and California Avenues, known as Street District No. 498, upon a
motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, all bids received were
publicly opened, examined and declared..
Action on Bids
Street District No.498
Deferred One Week
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action
on bids received to cover the proposed improvement of Street Dis-
trict No. 498, was deferred for consideration until eight o' clock
P.M. , Monday, September 29th, 1924.
Opening Bids
Improvement of East
One-Half of Union Avenue
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed improvement of Union Avenue, from 4th Street to California
Avenue, by the laying of a twelve foot strip of pavement east of
the center line of said avenue, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded
by Griffith, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and
declared.
Action on Bids
East Half of Union Ave
Deferred One Week
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action on
bids received to cover the proposed improvement, of the east hEtlf of
Union Avenue was laid over until eight o'clock P.M. , Monday, Septem.-
bar 29th, 1924.
476 Bakersfield, California, Sept. 22nd, 1924.
Case Against
A. Carmignani - Dismissed
This being the time set for A. Carmignani to appear
before the Council and show cause why permit held by him to conduct
soft drink establishment at #631 Humboldt Street should not be re-
voked, a communication from the Chief of Police recommending that
the case be dismissed, was read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by
Austin, the case was dismissed.
Petition to Change
Name of Sonora Street -
North of Kentucky St.
A petition signed by a majority of owners of properties
on Sonora Street, asking that the name of said street, between
Kentucky and Bernard Streets, be changed to that of - Alta Vista
Drive - was read, as was also an objection to the change , presented
by Mr. F. E. Hoar, owner of three lots on said street, and upon a
motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was
instructed to prepare an Ordinance changing the name of the Street
by the following vote:
Ayes: - Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner..
Noes: Austin.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Petition Presented
Requesting Opening of Calif.
Avenue for Traffic, From East
To West City Limits.
A petition, requesting that. California Avenue be opened
for traffic, from. the east to the west City Limits, was presented,
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, was referred to
the City Manager for recommendations.
City Auditor Authorized
`.Co Transfer Sum to Create
19P4 Personal Property Sur-
plus Fund.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to transfer the surr. of
5392,64, from the Unapportioned Fund, to the 1924 Personal Property
Surplus Fund.
Ilt2147 Bakersfield, California, September 22nd, 1924. 477
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Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims, as
audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed, and the Auditor
instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Report of Planning Com-
mission On Extension of Flec-
trolier System
Mr. Griffith, of the Planning Commission, reported to tine
Council that it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that
petitions asking that electroliers be installed on .L Street, between
19th & 20th Streets, and also on 19th Street, between N and 0 Streets .
be not complied with until such time as accurate figures are ava .lable
showing the cost of the operation of the present electrolier system.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, the report was accepted..
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded. by Carlisle, the Council.
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of. Bakersfield, Calif.
AT TE ST:
City Clerk and e -officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
4 7 8 Bakersfield, California, September 29th,1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council. of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight. o' clock P.M. , September 29th, 1924.
Present.: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 22nd, 1924,
read and approved As read.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract to Union Pav-ing Company For Improvement
Portions Baker Street, Un-
ion & Calif. Avenues
St.Dist. No.498.
This being the time set to further consider bids
placed to cover the proposed improvement of certain portions of Baker
`'treet, Union and California Avenues, known as Street District No.498,
upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a Resolution awarding; the
contract to the Union Paving Company was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
P.yes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde,, (toner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Contract Awarded For
Improvement East-half of
Union Ave. , between 4th
St, and Calif. Ave,
This being the time set to further consider bids pleced
to corer the proposed improvement of Union Avenue, between 4th Street
and California Avenue, by the laying of a twelve foot strip of pave-
ment, east of the center line of said thoroughfare, upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, the contract was awarded to the Union
Paving Company, they having submitted the lowest best bid, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Cerlock, Griffith , Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
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Bakersfield, California, September 29th, 1924, 479
Protest Against Issuance
Of Bonds - Street District 480
Overruled.
This being the time set to consider protests pre:len.ted against
the issuance of street improvement bonds, to cover unpaid assessment:; ,
for the improvement of certain portions of 20th, 21st and R Street-
known as Street District No. 480, the Council proceeded to listen
to a written protest, and also two verbal protests , presented, and
after having considered same:, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded
by Baer, the protests were overruled by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle , Carlock, Griffith, IIaberfelde , Stoner.
Noes: None .
Absent: None.
Adoption of Order
Providing for the Issuance of
Street Improvement Bonds - St
District No. 480.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, an Order, providing
for the issuance of street improvement, bonds, to cover unpaid assess:-
meats in .^street District No. 480, was adopted a s read, by the follow-
ing vote:
Ares: Austin, Ip.er, Carl.islA. Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Petition to Repeal
City Meat Inspectior. Ordinance.
Reverend Mullin appeared before the Council and requested that
the present City Meat Inspectic , Ordinance be repealed, and after sort,-,
discussion, upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the: matter was
referred to the Cite Manager with instructions to prepare the necessary
amendment to existing ordira::^e, if deemed advisable.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 240 New Series.
Upon a motion. by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance No.240
New Series, changing the name of Sonora Street, between Kentucky and
Bornard Streets, to "Alta Vists Drive' , was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfel.de, Stoner.
Noe:: None.
Ab sent; None.
480 .Bakersfield, California, Sept.. 29th, 1924.
Protest Against Contin-
uance of Sidewalk News Stand
Selling Magazines & Periodicals .
A protest presented by Mr. E. L. Ball, Proprietor of
news-stand, located in the Lobby of the Hopkins Building, against
allowing the newspaper stand, located, on the sidewalk on 19th Street
and Chester Avenue, to sell magazines and periodicals, was read, and
upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, was referred to the
City Manager for handling.
City Manager Authorized
To Negotiate Exchange of Real
Property Situated Near Corner
of 20th & K Streets .
A recommendation submitted by Mr. Ogden, Ctty Manager,
advising the Council that Mr. Chas. Cohn is willing to exchange a
strip of land, 22 ' x 115.,' ' , adjoining the present fire house, located
of the corner of 2gth and K Streets, for a piece of property 33 ' x 921 ,
owned by the City in the same block, was read, and upon a motion. by
Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the City Manager was authorized and
instructed to negotiate the exchange .
Permit Granted Bakersfield
Morning Echo to Install Temporary
Baseball Score Board.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Haberfelde„ the
Bakersfield Morning Echo was granted a. permit to install a. temporary
platform end baseball score board, on their building; located at#1717
Chester Avenue, for a period not to exceed ten days, was [;ranted.
The work, to be performed under the supervision of the Building
Inspector.
City Manager Instructed To
Open California Avenue For Traffic.
The City Manager reported to the Council that it was
his recommendation that California Avenue be opened to the east. City
limits for traffic, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
Mr. Ogden was instructed to proceed to put the thoroughfare in shape
for traffic.
J_W 147 Bakersfield, SaJifornia, September 29th,1924. 481
"1
City Clerk. Authorized
To Publish Instruments Per-
taining to Street Di.st.495
In The Bakersfield Morning
Echo.
Upon a. motion. by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the
City Clerk was authorized to publish the Notice of the Filing of
Assessment List, and all subsequent instruments, pertaining to the
improvement of Street District No, 495, in the Bakersfield Morning
Echo.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Ca.rlock, claims
as audited by the Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized by
the heads of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor instructed
to issue wa.rrz+nts on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournmen t.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, tr;e Council.
adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield, Californi€,.
ATYFSTt
Cit.� C erk and—ex- o--CTe—rY
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
4 S 2 Bakersfield, California, October 14th, .1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M., October 14th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner,
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of September 29th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Approval and Confirmation
Of Assessment List - St Dist
No. 491
This being the time set to hear protests against assessments
levied for the improvement of Street District No. 491, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
assessment list was confirmed as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Approval and Confirmation
Of Assessment List - St.Dist
No. 493
This being the time set to hear protests against assessments
levied for the installation of electroliers on portions of Baker and
Sumner Streets, known as Street District No. 493, and no protests
having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
the assessment list was confirmed as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications For Curbs &
Sidewalks,Etc. , Street Dis-
trict No. 501
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, a Resolution
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed construction of curbs
and sidewalks, etc. , on portions of 13th, 14th, N and 0 Streets and
California Avenue, known as Street District No. 501, was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
J-t t z 147 Bakersfield, California, October 14th, 1924. 483
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 501.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, Resolution of Inten-
tion No. 501, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE STREET
DISTRICT NO. 501 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA", was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner,
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered for Curbs & Sidewalks
On Portions of Lincoln, Jeffer-
son and Grace Streets.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plans and specifications to cover the
construction of curbs and sidewalks on Lincoln Street, between Kern
and Tulare Streets, and on Jefferson and Grace Streets, from Baker
to the Alley west of Inyo Street.
Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing Mayor and City
Clerk to Execute Deed To Chas.
Cohn For Property in Block 232
Bakersfield
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a
Resolution, entitled : " A RE:30LUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BAKER FIELD TO EXECUTE A CONVEYANCE CONVEYING TO
CHARLES COHN CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" . , was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Car113le, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Recommendation Presented
By Welfare Commission - Re Pro-
posed Charter Amendments.
A Recommendation addressed to the Council by Mr. E. A.
Klein, Chairman of the Welfare Commission, recommending that certain
amendments to the Charter be considered, was read, and upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, was ordered placed on file .
484 Bakersfield, California, October 14th, 1924.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report - September
19th, 1924.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City
Treasurer's financial report, for the month of September, 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.
Reception of Protest
Against Payment of Assess-
ment For Electroliers on
Sonora Street.
A protest presented by Mr. J. H. Collins, owner of Lots
17 and 18, Block 21, Kern, covering assessment placed against his
property for the installation of electroliers on Sonora Street, was
read, and due to the time having elapsed in which the protest could
legally be presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
same was ordered placed on file.
Protest Against
Cgntinued Maintenance of
Corral on 0 Street, near
McKinley School
A protest presented by the McKinley Parent Teachers
Association, against the further operation and maintenance of a
corral located on 0 Street, near the McKinley School, for sanitary
reasons, was. read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Carlisle, was referred to the City Health Officer for handling.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor of the of akers iie cT,Ua_1—I `.
ATTEST:
DUI
2L�e_��
it�er and e -ofricio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
t2147 Bakersfield, California, October 20, 1924. 485
Minutes , of . the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
eight o'clock P.M. , October 20th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 14th, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Confirmation of Electro-
lier Assessment - North Chester
Avenue - Street District No.495
This being the time set to hear protests against assessments
levied for the installation of electroliers on North Chester Avenue,
known as Street District No. 495, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, the assessment was con-
firmed as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Plans & Specifications
For Curbs and Sidewalks on Por-
tions of Lincoln, Jefferson &
Grace Streets Referred Back to
Engineer for Correction
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, proposed
plans and specifications for the construction of curbs and sidewalks on
certain portions of Lincoln, Jefferson and Grace Streets, were referred
back to the City Engineer with instructions to eliminate from the plans
the north side of Grace Street, and to include the west side of :Baker
Street, f rom the north line of Grace Street to the alley running east
and west through Block 4, Bernard Addition, by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlock , Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: Carlisle,
Absent: Haberfelde.
Permit Granted to Install
Gas Tank 2319 Eye Street.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Prichard and
Prichard were granted permission to install one, 285 gallon, underground
gasoline tank with pump, between the sidewalk and curb, at 2319 I Street
under the supervision of the Sup' t of Streets and the Fire Chief.
4 S 6 Bakersfield, California, October 20th,1924.
Permit To Install
Gas Tank & Pump - F. W. Harvey
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, permission
was granted F. W. Harvey to install one, 280 gallon, underground
gasoline tank with pump, at 2118 Chester Avenue, under the supervision
of the Superintendent of Streets and Fire Chief.
Permit Granted Kern
County Chamber of Commerce
To Suspend Banndr Across
Chester Avenue at Truxtun.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, permission
was granted the Kern County Chamber of Commerce to suspend a canvas
banner across Chester Avenue at Truxtun, for a period of fifteen
days time.
Permit Granted To
Maintain Dog Kennels Dr.
J. E. Van Sant.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, permit was
granted Dr. J. E. Van Sant to operate m d maintain dog kennels at
523 East Nineteenth Street.
City Attorney In-
structed to Amend Ordinan-
ces Providing for Permits
To Be Issued by the City
Manager Instead of City
Council.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle , the City
Attorney was instructed to amend existing ordinances to provide for
the issuing of permits by the City Manager, f or suspending banners
and advertising matter across streets and alleys, temporary signs
and platforms on buildings, installation of gasoline tanks and pumps,
and operation and maintenance of kennels.
Invitation From
Civic Commercial Associa-
tion to Hear S. C. Evans
At Elks Club - Oct. 24,1924 .
An invitation extended to the Council by the Civic Com-
mercial Association to hear Mr. S. C. Evans, Mayor of Riverside, and
President of the Boulder Dam Assoc. , at a luncheon to be given at the
Elks Club on Friday noon, October 24th, 1924, was read, and upon a
motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, was accepted with thanks.
� � 2147 Bakersfield, California, October 20th,1924. 487
No Action On Petition
From Bakersfield Board of Edu-
cation to Close Portions
of Seventeenth & Ninth
Streets.
A petition presented by the Bakersfield Board of Education,
asking that Seventeenth Street, between A & Cedar Streets, be closed
during school hours, and that Ninth Street, between H & I Streets,
be permanently closed, was read, and upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Austin, same was placed on file.
City Engineer Instructed
To Prepare Plans & Specifica-
tions for the Improvement of
24 Street, between M Street
& Union Avenue.
In compliance with a recommendation from Mr. Ogden, City
Manager, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the
improvement of 24th Street, between M and Union Avenue.
City Clark Authorized
To Ask For Bids For One
Four Ton Gasoline Roller.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the City Clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for one four ton, gasoline, roller.
City Manager & Engineer
Authorized to Attend Water
Convention at Sacramento.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City Manager
and City Engineer were authorized to attend the Water Convention at
Sacramento, beginning November 23rd, 1924, and to present bills for
their expenses.
City Engineer Instructed
To Prepare Plans and Specifica-
tions For the Improvement of
Union Avenue, North of
Calif. Avenue.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement
of Union Avenue, from California Avenue north, to within three hundred
feet of the Santa Fe Tracks.
48S Bakersfield , California, October 20th, 1924.
Permit Granted
Automobile Dealers to Have
Temporary Show Tent at 19th
& 0 Streets.
Upon a motion by Garlock, seconded by Baer, the
local Automobile Dealers Association was granted permission to
erect a tent at 19th and 0 Streets, for a period of eight days
time, beginning November 15th, 1924, to be used for an Auto Show.
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 Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfiii-d—, CITTIFT.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-officio Cliirk—of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.
4�
�'( 1ai47
Bakersfield, California, October 27th, 1924, 489
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. , October 27th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of October 20th,
1924, read and approved as read.
Adoption of Order Provid-
ing For the Issuance of Street
Improvement Bonds For Pavemett,
Etc. , - Sonora Street - Street
District No. 478.
This being the time set to hear protests against the issuance
of Street Improvement Bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the;
improvement of Sonora Street, between Kentucky & Bernard Streets,
known as Street District No. 478, and no protests having been pre-
sented, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, an order pro-
viding for the issuance of the bonds was adopted as read by the:
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Order Provid-
ing For the Issuance of Street
Improvement Bonds For the Improve-
ment of Jackson Street - Street
District No. 488.
This being the time set to hear protests against the issuance
of Street Improvement Bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the
improvement of Jackson Street, between Baker and Kern Streets, known
as Street District No. 488, and no protests having been presented,
upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, an order providing
for the issuance of the bonds was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: AN,stin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes : None.
Absent: None.
490 Bakersfield, California, October 27th, 1924.
Hearing on Weed Removal
Report Continued Until November
17th, 1924.
A report compiled by the Street Superintendent, show-
ing the costs of removing weeds in front and upon separate pieces of
property in the City of Bakersfield, was presented to the Council
for confirmation. No protests were presented, and upon a motion by
Carlisle, seconded by Haberfelde, the hearing on said report was
continued until eight o'clock P.M. , November 17th, 1924, by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Action On Bids To Furnish
One Four Ton Roller - Deferred
For One Week.
This being the time fixed to open bids to cover one
four ton roller, upon a motion by Carlock, seoonded by Carlisle,
the opening of the bids was deferred for one week.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications For Curbs &
Sidewalks - Street District
No. 502.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a
Resolution adopting plans and specifications for the proposed con-
struction of curbs and sidewalks on portions of Baker, Grace, Bernard,
Jefferson and Lincoln Streets, known as Street District No. 502, was
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, 502.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Resolution of
Intention No. 502, entitled: " RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE STREET
DISTRICT No . 502 IN THE CITY OF BAJtER'>FIELDO CALItORNIA" , was adopted as
read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
lit2W
Bakersfield, California, October 27th, 1924. 491
Adoption of Plans &
Specifications For Proposed
Improvement of 24th Street
Between M Street & Union Ave
Street District No.503
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, a Resolution
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed improvement of
24th Street, from M Street to Union Avenue, known as Street District
No. 503, was 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.503
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Resolution
of Intention No. 503 , entitled: °RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE
STREET DISTRICT NO. 503, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA"',
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, btoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract For Paving
East Side of Union Avenue, Be-
tween 4th St & Calif Ave.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock,, a Resolution
awarding contract for the paving of a twelve foot strip, lying easterly
o-f the center line of Union Avenue, from 4th Street to California
Avenue, to the Union Paving Company, was adopted as read by the
following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor & City
Clerk to Execute An Agreement
With the Union Paving Co. For
Improvement of Union Avenue.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, a Resolu-
tion, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY' OF
BAKER^FIELD, AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT UNDER DATE OF
492 Bakersfield, California , October 27th,1924.
OCTOBER 27TH, 1924, WHEREIN THE UNION PAVING COMPANY, A CORPORATION,
AGREES TO PAVE A TWELVE FOOT STRIP LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTER LINE
OF UNION AVENUE FROM 4th STREET TO CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY AUDITOR TO DRAW A WAR13ANT IN PAYMENT FOR THE SAME" , was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 241 New Series
Amending Fire Dep't Regula-
tion Ordinance No. 131 NS
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance
No. 241 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 37
UNDER CHAPTER II OF ORDINANCE NO. 131 NEW SERIES, OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None,
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance
242 New Series - Amending Sign
Ordinance No. 155 N S
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, Ordinance
No. 242 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF
ORDINANCE No. 155 NEW SERIES OF THE CITY OF BAKER.YIELD, CALIFORNIA" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Garlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance
243 New Series - Amending
Pound Ordinance No. 159
New Series
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, Ordinance
No, 243 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ORDI-
NANCE No. 159 NEW SERIES OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA", was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Bakersfield, California , October 27th,1924, 493
Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by. Garlock, 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 Carlock, seconded by Carlisle,the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of of the City of Bake—rsfield-
CaDt .
ATTEST:
City Cjerk and ex-bff o Cler of
The Council of the City of Bakersfield,
California.
......_........ ...
94 Bakersfield, California, Nov. 3rd, 1 924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o'clock P.M. , November 3rd, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: Carlock.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of October
27th, 1924. , read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction of Curbs
And Sidewalks In Street Dis-
trict No. 501•
This being the time set to receive protests against the
contemplated construction of curbs and sidewalks in Street District No.
501, and no protests having been presented, upon a n-iotion by Baer,
seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution ordering the construction, and asking
for bids was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Opening of Bids For One
Four Ton Roller Defer-
red One Further
Week.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the proposed purchase of one four ton roller, upon a motion by Carlisle,
seconded by Baer, the opening of the bids was again deferred until
eight o ' clock P.M. , November loth, 1924.
Recommendation From
City Manager To Eliminate
Incidental Expenses From
Weed Cleaning Charges
A communication from Mr. Ogden, City Manager, reconLnend-
ing to the Council that they eliminate from the weed cleaning report
the incidental charges, was read, and upon a motion by Haberfelde,
seconded by Baer, the Mayor was requested to appoint 2. Committee of
three to investigate the advisability of so doing. the Mayor appoint-
ed Councilmen Griffith, Baer and Carlisle.
Utz it47
Bakersfield, California, November 3rd, 1924. 495
Application For
"Hot Dog" Stand Denied
An application placed by A. A. Keller, asking that per-
mission be granted to stand a "Hot Dog" lunch wagon on F Street,
in front of Lots 7 and 8, Block 358, was read, as was also a pro-
test signed by a number of merchants doing business iri that vicinity
against the issuance of said permit. Upon a motion by Austin
seconded by Baer, the application was denied.
Adoption of Resolution
Accepting Deed From C.Cohn.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, a Resolution,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THAT CERTAIN GRANT CONTAINED IN
THAT CERT,,IN DEED UNDER DATE OF NOVEMBER 3, 1924 , WHEREBY CHARLES
COHN CONVEYS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF BAKERSF'IELD. "
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Griffith, Haberfelde, Storer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Carlock.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, 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 Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the Council
adjourned.
Major or the City of Bakersfield,Calif
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex-o ficio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
4196 Bakersfield, California, November loth, 1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall at eight o' clock P.M. , November loth, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde,Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
November 3rd, 1924, read and approved as read.
Opening Bids For
One Four Ton Roller
This being the time set to open bids to cover the
proposed acquisition of one four ton roller, upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Carlock, all bids received were publicly
opened, examined and declared.
Action On Bids For
Roller Deferred 1 week
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, bids
submitted proposing to furnish one four ton roller were laid over
for one week for consideration.
Council Agrees To
Close Ninth Street Between
H & I Sts . , As Soon As School
District Acquires Property
South of Ninth St
Mr. Flickinger, representing the Bakersfield School
District, appeared before the Council and requested that they re-
consider their action in denying the petition to close Ninth Street,
between H and I Streets. After some discussion, upon a motion
b : Baer, seconded by Haberfelde, the Council unanimously agreed to
take the proper steps to close the street for one block, as soon as
the title to the property south of the present Lowell School Site is
acquired.
Temporary Permit Granted
Bakersfield School Dist To Close
17th St - Between A & Cedar Sts.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, a
temporary permit, of sixty days time , was granted the Bakersfield
School District to close 17th Street, between A and Cedar Streets ,
during the hours from 8 A.M. , to 4 P.M. , on Monday to Friday, inclu-
sive, of each week. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
tit 2 1 4 7 Bakersfield, California, November 10th,1924, 497
Refund of License Fee Paid
By Zimmerman & Lindsley
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, Zimmerman
and Lindsley, General Building Contractors, were: granted a refund
of $48.00 to cover license fees erroneously paid, due to their
business being located outside of the City Limits.
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.
Incidental Expenses Ordered
Eliminated From Weed Cleaning
Report
Councilman Griffith, of the Committee appointed to investigate
the advisability of eliminating the incidental expenses from they
cost weed cleaning charges , reported that after a careful investi-
gation it was the recommendation of the Committee that the City
Manager's recommendation be complied with and that the incidental
expenses be eliminated from each individual charge shown on the
weed cleaning report. Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin,
the Committee ' s report was accepted.
Weed Cleaining Report
Referred Back to City Engi-
neer for Correction
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the Weed
Cleaning Report was referred back to the City Engineer with in-
structions to eliminate all incidental charges .
Committee Appointed To
Investt �ate Best Ways and Means
Of Proceeding Toward The Acquisi-
tion of the City's Water Facilities.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the Mayor was
requested to appoint a Committee of three to confer with the Manager
relative to the best ways and means of proceeding toward the acquisi-
tion of the water facilities of the City of Bakersfield and to report
their findings to the Council . The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Griffith, Austin and Haberfelde.
498 Bakersfield, California, November loth, 1924.
Proposed Pension Fund
Ordinance
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, the
Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to investigate
the advisability of enacting an Ordinance to provide a pension
for Bakersfield City Employees . The Mayor appointed Councilmen
Austin, Carlock and Carlisle .
Adjournment.
Upon a motion. by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bake'rsfie d,Ca13T.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and EX-officlo Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
J412147
Bakersfield, California, November 17th, 1924. 499,
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City
of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall at eight o ' clock P.M. , November 17th, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer,Carlisle,Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: None .
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of November
loth, 1924, read and approved as read.
Consideration of Protest
Filed Against Street District No.
502 Deferred One Week
This being the time set to consider protests filed against
the proposed construction of curbs and sidewalks , on certain portions
of Baker, Jefferson, Grace, Bernard and Lincoln Streets, a protest
against the work was read to the Council, but due to same having;
been filed too late to enable the ascertaining of the percentage of
the protest, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, action on
same was deferred until eight o 'clock P.M. , November 24th, 1924.
Failure to Allow Protest
Against Contemplated Improvement
of 24th Street - St. Dist.No.f503
This being the time set to receive protests against the contenn-
plated improvement of a portion of 24th Street, known as Street Dis-
trict No. 503, the Council proceeded to consider a. protest filed. by
forty-nine and sixty-three hundredths percent of the owners of the
area of the district. It was then moved by Haberfelde, seconded by
Baer, that the protest be allowed. The motion was lost by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Haberfelde.
Noes: Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: None,
Resolution Overruling
Protest . Street Dist No.503
Adopted.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Oarlock, Resolution
overruling all protests filed against the contemplated improvement of
a certain portion of 24th Street, known as Street District No. 503, wa,a
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, ^toner.
Noes: Austin, Baer, Haberfelde.
Absent: None.
500 Bakersfield, California , November 17th, 1924.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction - Street
District No. 503.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, a Resolution
ordering the construction of Street District No. 503, and asking for
bids, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: Austin, Baer, Haberfelde .
Absent: None.
Confirmation of Weed
Cleaning Report
This being the time set to consider protests against the
charges as set forth in the weed cleaning report, the Council pro-
ceeded to consider a protest, filed by a number of interested property
owners, and after having done so, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by
Carlisle, all protests were overruled and the report was confirmed
as corrected by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Auditor Instructed and
Authorized To Issue Weed Refund
Warrants.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrants, amounting;
in all to IW205.49, to individuals covering refund due, account
excess payment of weed removal charges for 1924.
City Attorney Instructed
To Prepare Ordinance Repealing
Weed Regulation Ordinance No.169
New Series .
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Baer, the City Atto rney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance repealing ?'geed Regulation
Ordinance, No. 169 , N. S.
Street Roller Bids
Rejected.
This being the time fixed to further consider bids placed,
proposing to furnish the City with one Street Roller, upon a motion
by Carlisle, seconded by Austin, all bids submitted were rejected
upon the recommendation of the City Manager, by the following vote::
P,yes: Austin,Baer, Carlisle , Carlo^', , �' riIf9.'.' le , Stoner...', , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None,
IL-W i 47 Bakersfield, California, November 17th, 1924. 501
Warrant For $100.00
To Welfare Commission For Charitable
Purposes.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue warrant in the sum
Of $100,00, to the Bakersfield City Welfare Commission, to be used
for charitable purposes.
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 Deoartments, were allowed, and the Auditor instructed
to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Preliminary Report
Water Facility Committee
Councilmen Griffith and Austin, of the Committee appointed
to investigate the proper ways and means of proceeding toward the
acquisition of City Water facilities, reported that it was their
recommendation +h-,t the Council , as a whole , meet with City Manager,
Attorney, Engineer and Asse�,sor, and further discuss the matter before
a complete report is presented. Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded
by Carlisle, the report was accepted, and four o' clock P.M. , Monday,
November 24th, 1924, fixed as the time to meet.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Beer, seconded by Griffit:l, the Council
adjourned.
Mayar o the City of Baker::fle- d, Ualif.
ATTE T:
Ci y C er and ex-o fcio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield.,California,
502
02 Bakersfield, California, November 24th, 1924.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at eight o 'clock P.M. , November 24th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlocl{,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner.
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting; of the Council of November-
17th, 1924, read and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Overruling Protests - Street Dis-
trict No. 502 .
This being the time set to further consider protests filed
against the contemplated improvement of certain portions of Jefferson,
Baker, Bernard, Grace and Lincoln Streets, known as Street District
No. 502, the Council proceeded to consider a protest, representing
fourteen and four-tenths _percent of the area of the District, and
after having done so, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer,
a Resolution overruling the protest was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfel.de, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Resolution
Ordering Construction Of Improve-
ments in Street Dist. 502
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , a Resolu-
tion ordering the construction of improvements in Street District
No . 502, and instructing the City Clerk to advertise for bids, was
adopted as read by the following vote :
F,yes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfel.de , Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None .
Opening Bids - Street
District No. 501.
This being the time set to open bids presented to cover the
contemplated improvement of certain portions of 13th, 14th, N. and
0 Street. , rind CF.lifornia Avenue, known as Street District No. 501 ,
upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Carlock , all bids received
were rnblicly opened, examined and declared.
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Bakersfield, California, November 24th, 1924. 503
Action on Bids
Deferred One week
St Dist. 501.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, action on bids
received to cover the proposed improvement of Street District No.
501 was deferred until eight o' clock P.M. , Monday, December lst, 1924.
Adoption. of weed Regula-
tion Ordinance 244 New Series .
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance No. 244
New Series, entitled: "API ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE GROWTH OF WELDS IN
THE CITY OF BAKER3FIELD AND vIAKING A VIOLATION THEREOF A MISDEMEANOR
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 169 NEW SERIES OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,
AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORIDTNANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH",
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Ordinance
No. 245 New Series.
Upon a motion by Grffith, seconded by Carlisle, Ordinance
No. 245 New Series, increasing the salary of the City Manager's
Secretary, to ,„200.00 per month, was adopted as read by the following
vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Refund of 1924 Real
Tax - W. J. Heath.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of P'1„33
in favor of W. J. Heath, due to householder's exemption not being
allowed on furniture for the year 1924.
Acceptance of City
Treasurer' s Financial Report
October, 1.924.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Treasurer' s
financial report for the month of October, 1924, was accepted and
ordered placed on file.
_--"7—__.
504 Bakersfield, California, November 24„ 1924.
Acceptance of Letter
Of Thanks From Paul Derkum
Chairman of Armistice Day Parade
Committee.
A letter of appreciation from Mr. Paul Derkum, of the
Armistice Day Parade Committee, thanking tre Council for their
co-operation, was read, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by
Carlock, was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Application for Cancella-
tion of Tax Assessments - Salva-
tion Army.
An application presented by Mr. E. A. Klein, Attorney
for the Salvation Army, asking that assessments for the years,
1922, 1923, and 1924, for taxes on Lots 1 and 2, Block 111, Kern,
assessed to the Salvation Army, be cancelled, due to the property
being used mainly for religious purposes, was read, and upon a
motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, was referred to the City
Manager for investigation.
Protest Presented
Against The Closing Of 9th
Street, Between H and I Sts .
A protest signed by a large number of residents and
owners of property in the vicinity of the Lowell School., protest-
ing against any action toward the closing of 9th `Itreet, between
H and I Streets , was presented, and upon a motion by Baer, seconded
by Austin, the City Clerk was instructed to notify a representative
of the protestants, and the Bakersfield School Board, to be present
in the Council Chamber at eight o ' clock P.M. , Monday, December lst,
1924, to discuss the matter.
Delegate Appointed From
Council To Attend Meeting Re-
Construction Of Tehachapi-Mojave
Highway.
A communication from the Kern County Chamber of Commerce,
asking that a Delegate be appointed from the Council to represent
them at a mu Ling to be held on December 2nd, 1994, at which time
a conference will be held to devise the best ways and means of
forwarding the construction of the Tehachapi-Mojave Highway, witn a
view to inducing the State to accept that road as a State Highway,was
read, and upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, Councilman
Haherfelde wac delegated to represent '-he Council.
��•tiai47 _ Bakersfield, California, November 24th, 1924. 5 0 5)
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 Griffith, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor o . tMe City of Bakersfield,Calif.
AT TEST:
✓v
City C1—��r and ex- ficio Clerk
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California,
506 Bakersfi.cld, California, December 1st, 1924.
Minutes of f.he regular meeting 0f the Ccus:ci.l of tl,e City
0f Bahercf4.eld, California, held in the Council Cham::el• of the City
Ball at eight c 'rlocic P.m. , December 1. t, 19^4 .
Pre;cent.: Austin,Baer,Ca.r1i '�lr-;,CerloCY,C.'iff3 ! 2:,H3} :'folde;,Sioner .
Minutes of *..h r,tsL:ulaz r^..,;,' irG of the Council. 0f November
24t_h, 1924, read and ai:proved a.:, read.
Ado-tic-1 of Resolution
A:varding Contract To Dean and
^t.r.•oble - St. Dist 501
Thic being tte time set to further coneider bids received
to _,over the proposed ccr:7trrction of impr0vemente ar, portions oT
13t1:1, 14th, N and 0 Streets , and California Avenue, known as .Street
District No. 501, upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith,
Ro-olution awarding the contract to Dean and ^trob-le was )do,,t.ed as
read by the following vote:
Ayec : Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carl.ock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noe.>: None.
Ab:,e:nt: None.
Adopt."-,-,) of Resolution
Providing For Issuance Of Street
Improvement Bonds - St. Dist.493.
This being the time et to receive protests a6ainst the
i::suance of Street Improves^.nt Bonds to cover T.n ,Tiiti s:.^.:se<:^:ment for
the installation of electroliers 01, pOrt.ions of Ba.k.er Pr!d 6umner 'ts. ,
kr.01'111 as "treet District Pio. 493, and nc pi ,t ,.:; i: :_vJng been ;retorted,
upon a motion by Canoes;, secr,Iued C;arlicle, a -esclution, entitled :
"F_N ORD�M PROVIDING FOR "'Hw I°� ;UANCE OF ';TP, -FT IMPROVEF4E37T BONr,S,
^F.".CRIBING THE DEITTO TYATTON "F STTCH FCND:". ;,ND OF ThE IP'.TEREIST COUPONS
ATTACHED THE P,7TO" , was adopted as read by the following; vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
T
,oes. .nano.
Ab neat.: None.
Adoption of Ra:�OI:,t ion
Providing for the I nuance of Street.
Improvement Bond., - St. District 49ri.
Tilis being; the time set t0 receive protests against the
ie uance of Street Improvemnt Fonds to cover unpaid assessment;.• for
tIle installation of electrol iers on Cttr:c:ter, Avenue, between 26tY,. and
'4t' Streets, known as District. No. 495, and no prot.ect:; i-[avi.rig '
J3 t 2147
Bal;6P ;field, California, December lst,1924. 50 "
been presented, upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Baer, a
Resolution, entitled: "AN ORDER PROVIDIDG FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
STREET IMPROVEMENT DCNDS, PRE^CRIBING THE DEVOMINATION OF SUCH
BONDS AND OF THE T_NTERE >T CO"PONS ATTACHED TF',ERETO", was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Basr, Carlisle, Carlock, GriffitLp Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: Nora ,
Absent; None.
Hearing on Proposed
Closing of Ninth Street, Be-
tween H and I dtreets
This being the time set for the Council to hear argu•.
meats for and against the proposed closing of Ninth Street, be-
tween H and I Streets, the Council proceeded to consider argument
presented by Mrs. Hare, on behalf of the Bakersfield School Board,
favoring the closing, and by• eight or ten property owners, owning
land in the vicinity of the Lowell School, against, the proposed
action. No action was taken by the Council.
Refund of 1924 Weed
Assessment - 0 Thatcher
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum
Of 01.55 in favor of 0. Thatcher, to cover a refund of 1924 weed
assessment, erroneously collected.
.Allowance of Claims
P Payrolls .
Upon a motion by Griffit.h., seconded by Carlock, clsims
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.
Petition By Salvation
Army For Cancellation of Assess-
ment - Denied.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, petition placed
by the Salvation Army for the Cancellation of taxes levied for the year:.
19220 1923, and 1924, against lots 1 and 2, block 21.1, Dakersfielc.,
formerly Kern, was denied upon the recommendation of the City Manager.
due to the premises being used principally as a dwelling.
508 Baker-F�field, Californie,, December 1st, 1924.
Proposed Opening of 16th
Street - East to Union Avenue .
UrGra a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, the
Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of two to investigate
with the City Manager the best ways and means of opening 16th Street,
east to Union Avenue. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Carlock and
Baer on the Committee.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered For the Resurfacing Of
Raker Street, From Jackson St
To The North City Limits.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, the
City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for
the resurfacing of Baker Street, from Jackson Street to the north
city limits, to consist of two sand one-half inches of Warrenite
i3itulithic surfacing.
Petition For Revising
Of Ordinance Regulating Construc-
tion of Cement Driveways.
Mr. C. L. Taylor appeared before the Council and re-
quested that some action be taken so that cement driveways may be
consLructed to serve premises on Alta Vista Drive, to co:asiEt Of
an approach to be built over a culvert at, the curb, and upon a
motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the matter was referred to
the City Manager for investigation and recorrsnendation.
Ad jourrrment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the
Council. adjourned.
MAyOI' O the City O. Bakere�ield. Ca .i.f .
ATTEST:
Cit ex-officio Clerk
Of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
11itzi47 Bakersfield, California, December 8th, 1924. 5 o cI
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 8th, 1924.
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Haberfelde, Stoner„
Absent: None.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of December
1st, 1924, read and approved as read.
Adoption of Order
Providing For Issuance Of
St Improvement Bonds For
Electroliers on Sonora St
Street District No.489.
This being the time set to hear protests against the issuance
of street improvement bonds to cover unpaid assessments for the installs-
tion of electroliers on portions of Sonora Street, known as Street Dis-
trict No. 489, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by
Austin, seconded by Baer, a Resolution entitled: " AN ORDER PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, PRESCRIBING THE DENOMINA-
TION OF SUCH BONDS AND OF THE INTEREST COUPONS ATTACHED THERETO", was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Opening Bids - 24th St
Street District No.503
This being the time set to open bids received to cover the
proposed improvement of a portion of 24th Street, known as Street Dis-
trict No. 503, upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlock, all bids
received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract to
Union Paving Co. Street
District #503.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Carlisle, a Resolution
awarding contract for the improvement of 24th Street, between M Street
and Union Avenue, known as Street District No. 503, to the Union Paving
Co. , Was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
510 Bakersfield , California, December 8th, 1924.
Adoption of Plan
Showing Proposed Culvert
At Intersection of Baker
Street and Calif. Avenue
With Araujo Ditch
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith, plan submitted
by the City Engineer, showing proposed culverts to be constructed at the
intersection of Baker Street and California Avenue, with the Araujo Ditch„
was approved and adopted as submitted by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of Plan Showing
Private Driveway To Be
Used In Connection With
Combination Curbs & Side-
walks.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, a plan submitted
by the City Engineer, covering the construction of private driveways to
be used in connection with combination curbs and sidewalks, was approved
and adopted as presented by the following vote:
.Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
'.Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Adoption of License
Amendment Ordinance 246 N. S.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, Ordinance
ifo. 246 New Series, amending License Ordinance 190 New Series, by adding
1m Section to be known as Section 53A, was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Auditor Instructed To
Issue Warrant To Welfare Com-
mission For Christmas Celebra-
tion.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlock, the City Auditor
was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $200.00
in favor of the Bakersfield ruelfare Commission, to be used for the
coming Christmas Celebration.
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Allowance of Claims
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, claims as
audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed, and the Auditor in-
structed -to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Plans and Specifications
Ordered For Paving of Alley
Running East and Yest Thru
Block 193.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Baer, the City
Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the
paving of the alley running east and west through Block 193, f rom.
Chester Avenue to K Street, with a five inch concrete pavement.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Council
adjourned.
Mayor o the City oBac a iel ,,Calif.
ATTEST:
Ulty lerkr `—and—ex-o is o CTer&
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
512
Bakersfield, California, December 15th, 1924.
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 15th, 1924,
Present: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith, Stoner.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
December 8th, 1924, read and approved as read.
Opening Bids
Sidewalks and Curbs
Street District No.
502.
This being the time set to open bids received to cover
the proposed construction of' sidewalks and curbs in Street Dis-
trict No. 502, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle,
all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared.
Adoption of Resolution
Awarding Contract to James E.
Burke - Street
District #502.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, a
Resolution awarding contract for the construction of sidewalks
and curbs in Street District No. 502, to James E. Burke, was
adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Refund of $1.00 To
Sam Yick, For
Building Permit.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Austin, the City
Auditor was instructed and authorized to issue a warrant in the
sum of $1.00 to Sam Yick, to cover a refund of building permit
fee paid for permit No. 1138, issued October 22nd, 1924, due to
alterations not being made.
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Bakersfield, California, December 15th, 1924.
Salary Warrant Allowed
Mrs. Will Ann Wisdom - Ex- Deputy
Treasurer.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, the City
Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant in the
sum of $55.00 to Mrs. Will` Ann Wisdom, for fifteen days time in
the month of November, 1924.
City Manager Appointed As
Delegate To Chamber of Commerce
Conference - Dec. 20,1924.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Baer, the City Manager
was appointed as a Delegate to represent the City Council at thei
Chamber of Commerce Conference, to be held at 11 o'clock A.M. ,
December 20th, 1924, relative to an air port in Kern County. Mr.
Ogden was instructed to inform the Delegates that the City Council
strongly advocate the movement.
Acceptance of Treasurer's
Financial Report - November
1924.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Carlisle, the City
Treasurer' s Financial Report for the month of November,1924, was
accepted and ordered placed on file .
Request For Refund
J. F. Murphy - Laid Over
One Week.
A petition was presented to the Council by James F. Murphy
asking for a refund of $3.09 to cover assessment for the removal
of weeds in 1923 on Lot 5, Block 90 Homaker Park, and upon a motion
by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, the petition was referred back to
the City Engineer for recommendation.
Adoption of Plans and
Specifications Re-Surfacing Of
Baker St - St. District #504.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Griffith , a Resolution
adopting plans and specifications for the proposed resurfacing of
Baker Street, from Jackson to Bernard Streets, known as Street
514
Bakersfield, California, December 15th, 1924,
District No. 504, was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin,Baer,Carlisle,Carlock,Griffith,Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
Of Intention No, 504
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Austin, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 504, entitled: " RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
IMPROVE STREET DISTRICT No, 504 IN THE CI '[Y OF BAKER2FIELD , CALIFOR-
NIA, AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read
by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner .
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Plans
And Specifications For Sewers
In Southmoreland Tract
Sewer District No.505
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, a Resolu-
tion adopting plans and specifications for proposed sewers in the
Southmoreland Tract, known as Sewer District No. 505, was adopted
as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
Adoption of Resolution
of Intention No. 505.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded• by Carlock, Resolu-
tion of Intention No. 505, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
IMPROVE SEWER DISTRICT NO. 505 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" ,
was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Stoner.
Noes: None.
Absent: Haberfelde.
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515
Bakersfield, California, December 15, 1924,
Petition of H. J.
Brandt - Closing Streets
In Lincoln Park Tract.
A petition presented by H. J. Brandt asking that the
Council take the ,necessary steps for the closing of Humboldt,
from Brown to Virginia Streets; Dolores Street, from Haley to
California Avenue; Miller Street, from Humboldt to Sumner Sts. ,
and Humboldt Street, from Miller to Truxtun Avenue, was presented,
and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlock, action on
same was deferred for one week.
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.
City Clerk Instructed
To Request Bakersfield Water
District For Maps and Other
Documents To Be Used By A
Committee of the Council.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Baer, the City Clerk
was instructed to request the Bakersfield Water District to furnish
maps and other data on file, for use by Water Committee of the
Council, to be returned as soon as the necessary information is
obtained from them.
Temporary Permit Given
For Closing of Ninth Street
From H to I Streets During
School Hours.
Upon a motion by Baer, seconded by Griffith, the Bakers.
field City Board of Education was granted permission to close
Ninth Street, between H and I Streets, during the hours beginning
at eight o'clock A.M. , and ending at 4 o' clock P.M. , from Monday
to Friday of each week, until action is taken on the petition to
permanently close the Street.
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Bakersfield, California, December 15, 1924.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Carlisle, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield.
ATTEST:
Cry clerk and x-o is o
Clerk of the Council of the
City of Bakersfield, Calif.
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517
Bakersfield, California, December 22nd, 1924.
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 22nd, 1924.
Present: Austin, Baer, Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde .
Absent: Stoner.
Councilman Baer
Assumes Chair In The
Absence of Mayor Stoner.
Councilman Baer assumed the chair as presiding officer
in the absence of Mayor Stoner.
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of
December 15th, 1924, read and approved as read.
Refund of 1924
Peed Assessment- J. F.
Murphy.
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, the
City Auditor was authorized and instructed to issue a warrant
in the sum of $3.09 to cover refund of 1924 Weed Assessment to
J. F. Murphy, due to same being in error.
Protest Of Alleged
Erroneous Proc,aedings - St.
District No. 503.
Ordered Placed on File.
A notice of protest of erroneous proceedings cover-
ing the contemplated improvement of Street District No . 503,
signed by a number of owners within the district, was read to
the Council, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin,
same was ordered placed on file.
Approval of Palo Verde
Tract Map
Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Austin, a map
showing the subdivision of Lots 2 and 3, Block 655, of the
northern division of Bakersfield, to be known as the Palo Verde
Tract, was approved as submitted.
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 in-
structed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same.
5 1-S Bakersfield, California, December 22nd, 1924.
Communication. From
E. A. Klein Re: Pension To
Policemen & Firemen
Referred To Committee of
The Council.
A communication from Mr. E. A . Klein, recommending that
steps be taken to adopt an ordinance providing for a pension system
for Policemen and Firemen, and also recommending that these depart-
ments be placed under Civil Service, was read, and upon a motion by
Griffith, seconded by Haberfelde, was referred to a Committee of
the Council recently appointed to investigate the advisability
of enacting a measure to provide for pension for the City Employees.
City Attorney In-
structed to Prepare Reso-
lution Advocating a Upited
States Air Port in Kern Co.
Upon a motion by Austin, seconded by Haberfelde, the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a suitable resolution advocating
a site for the construction and maintenance of a Government Air Port
in Kern County.
Adjournment
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Griffith, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor the City of akersfiell ,
Calif. ,
ATTEST
UEt�r and e -o fit o CIe k
of the Council of the City of
Bakersfield, California.
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Bakersfield, California, December 29th, 1924, 519
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 29th, 1924.
Present: -Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde.
Absent: Austin, Baer, Stoner,
Councilman C. A.
Griffith Assumes Chair In
The Absence of Mayor Stoner
Councilman C. A. Griffith assumed the chair as presidir*;
officer in the absence of Mayor Stoner.
Minutes of the regular meeting of December 22nd, 1924, read
and approved as read.
Adoption of Resolution
Accepting Quit-claim Deed For
A Branch of The Araujo Ditch
From M. J. & Etta Borguardt.
Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Haberfelde, a Reso-
lution entitled: "A RE;_:OLUTION ACCEPTING THAT CERTAIN :QUITCLAIM DEED
UNDER DATE OF DECEMBER 24TH, 1924, WHEREBY M. J. BORGudARDT A. D ETT.A
BORGuiARDT QUITCLAIM A BRANCH OF THE ARAUJO DITCH TO THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD," was adopted as read by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock , Griffith, Haberfelde.
Noes: None,
Absent: Austin, Baer, Stoner.
Adoption of Resolution
Approving the Maintenance And
Construction of a Government
Air Port in Kern County
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Carlisle, a.
Resolution, entitled: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF AND SPONSORING A
MOVEIvIEFT TO MAINTAIN AND CONOTRUCT A GOVERNMENT AIR PORT IN KERN CCUN7.'Y
AT OR NEAR THE CITY OF BAKIR SFIELD" , was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Carlisle, Carlock, Griffith, Haberfelde.
Noes: None.
Absent: Austin, Baer, Stoner.
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Bakersfield, California, December 29th, 1924.
Councilman Haberfelde
Delegated to Represent City
At Meeting of Automobile Club
of Southern Calif.. Jan. 2,1926.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Griffith, Councilman
Haberfelde was delegated to attend a meeting of the Automobile Club
of Southern California in Los Angeles , on January 2.nd, 1925, to dis-
cuss coming State Legislation, and the City Clerk was instructed to
notify the Club of the action taken by the Council.
Allowance of Claims
and Payrolls.
Upon a motion by Carlock, seconded by Haberfelde , claims as
audited by tine Finance Committee, and payrolls as authorized by the heads
of Departments were allowed, and the Auditor instructed to issue war-
rants on the Treasurer to cover same.
Adjournment.
Upon a motion by Haberfelde, seconded by Carlock, the
Council adjourned.
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield,Cal.
ATTEST:
City Clerk and ex- ficio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakers-
field, California.