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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJAN - DEC 1921 R8387 603 Bakersfield, California, Jan. 3, 1921. 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 3rd, 1921. Present : Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Absent : None. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 27th, 1920, read and approved as read . Adoption of Resolution Overruling Protest Against Improvement of District Covered by Resolution of Intention No. 394. This being the time set to hear protest against contemplated Improvement of Street District No. 65, covered by Resolution of Intention No. 394, protest presented by the Southern Pacific Co . was read to the Council and upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTEST TO PROPOSED IMPROVEI&NTS ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MONTEREYY , KENTUCKY AND JACKSON STRr.h,TS, AND BEALE AVENUE, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERS- FIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,Wi].lovr,Wilson. Nays: None. Absent : None . Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Improvements in Street District No. 65, Resolu- tion of Intention No . 394. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUPION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION JF CEMENT CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS ON THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MONTEREY , KENTUCKY AND JACKSON STREETS AND BEALE AVENUE , ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERS- FIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Giletirist ,Hinman,Hougham,Renf ro,Willow,Wilson. Nays: None. Absent:None. Opening Bids, Resolution of Intention No. 392. This being the time set to open bids submitted to cover improvement of Street District No . 64, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 392, upon a motion by Villow, seconded by Hougham, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. 604 January 3rd, 1921 (Continued. ) Contract Awarded Valley Construction Company. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow , bid placed by the Valley Construction Co. proposing to complete the im- provement of Street District No. 64 for the sum of tI) Gr AY j being the only and best responsible bid, upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, Resolution Awarding Contract to them was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougriam,Renfro,Willow,Wilson. Nays: None. Absent: None. Opening Bids, Resolution of Intention No. 393 . This being the time set to open bids submitted to cover improvement of Street District No. 54, covered by Resolution of Intention No. 393, upon a motion by Hougham,seconded by Wilson, all bids received were publicly opened , examined and declared. Contract Awarded Valley Construction Co. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist, bid placed by the Valley Construction Co . proposing to complete the improvement of Street District No. 54 for the sum of being the only and best resoonsible bid, i Resolution Awarding Contract to them was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Baugh man .Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays : None. Absent: None . Committee Appointed to Ascertain Approximate Cost of Laying Water Main to Santa Fe Add. Uoon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist, the Mayor was instructed to apooint a committee of three who are to ascertain the aporoximate cost of constructing a water main to the Santa Fe Addition to the City of Bakersfield. The Mayor appointed Councilman Hougham,Wilson and Gilchrist on this Committee. Approval of Fairhaven Tract Mao. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Houoiam, map IA 05 January 3rd, 1921 (Continued. ) submitted by C . p. Newbery, showing the subdivision of an AO acre tract of land to be known as the Fairhaven Tract, was ap- proved. Permit Granted to Hold Carnival . Upon a motion by Renfro , Seconded by pillow, aoplication placed by the Bakersfield Lodge No . 493, Loyal Order of Moose, to hold a Carnival for one week beginning January 31st, 1921, was granted. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications , St. District No . 69. Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRO- POSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ON TPAT PORTION OF 21st STREET FROM THE EASTE?LY LINE OF CEDAR STREET TO THE V&STERLY LING OF H STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAKE",SFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes;Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Hougham,Renfro,Willow,Wilson. Nays:None. Absent : None . Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 396 . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT PORTION OF 21st STR�ET FROM T1E EASTF7LY LINE OF CEDAR STREET TO THE WESrIRLY LINE OF H STREET, TO BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT 110. 69 AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYAENP THEREFORE" ,was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays: None . Absent: None. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, the fol- lowing parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain hotels and rooming houses: W.M.Pichart, Savoy Hotel, 19th & I Streets . Geo .W.Cooksey ,Winters Rooming House ,1810 K Street. Gimi Vernocchio , The Palace Rooms, 2024 L Street. 606 January 3rd, 1921 (Continued. ) Permission Granted to Conduct Soft Drink Establishment . Upon a motion by willow , seconded by Hougham, T. Prescott was granted Permission to conduct and maintain a soft drink es- tablishment at 629 Sumner Street. Permission Given City Treasurer to Invest Surplus Funds in Short Term Securities. Upon a motion by Houg�iam, seconded by Gilchrist, permis- sion was given the City Treasurer to invest surplus funds in United States short term, interest bearing securities , after consulting with the City Manager and obtaining his recommenda- tion, as to the amount to be invested . Acceptance of Treasurer' s Financial Report. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Baughman,the City Treasurer's financial report for the month of December , 1920, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Acceptance of Departmental Reports . Upon a motion by willow, seconded by Hougham, repo its of monies collected during the month of December, 1920, sub- mitted by the several heads of Departments were accepted and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by willow, claims as audited by the Finance Committ, and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments , e allowed and the Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Vehicle Stand Permits Granted. Upon a motion by willow, seconded by Renfro, Harry Cooper was granted permission to stand automobile rent car at the Northeast corner of 19th and K Streets, and J. J. Melcher a transfer truck on lot at 1506 F Street. Plans and Specifications Ordered for Paving Alley Through Blocks 92 and 93, Kern. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro , the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications to R8187 6n7 January 3rd, 1921 (Continued. ) pave the Alley running through Blocks 92 and 93, Bakersfield formerly Kern, between King and Kern Streets. Preparation of Park Mao. It was moved by Hougham that the City Engineer be in- structed to prepare a map of the 19th Street Park for the benefit of those oe rsons who might wish to submit plans for the improve- ment of the Park. Motion lost for want of a second. Naming of Park on 19th Street , Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, that piece of land recently acquired between 19th and 21st Streets , and between R Street and the Kern County Canal, was named "Stark Park" . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Hougham,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson, Nays: Gilchrist,Hinman . Absent:None, Motion Lost to Adjourn. It was moved by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes : Baughman,Gilchrist,Hoagham, Nays:Hinman ,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Absent : None. Lease of City Dump. It was moved by Renfro, seconded by Puillow , that the City Clerk call for bids for a lease to handle the City Dump, the specifications to be furnished by the City Manager, Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes:Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays: Baughman,Gilekirist,Hinman,Hougham. Absent: None, Adjournment. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Willow , the meeting adjourned. yor Hof the City of Bakerefield,California. ATTEST : City Clerk and Ex-dfficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. 608 Bakersfield, California ,January 10th, 1921 . 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 loth, 1921 . Present: Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro ,Wilson. Absent:Willow . Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3rd, 1921 , read and approved as read. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman , the following rooming house permits were granted: Henry Heffner, Filmo re Rooms , 2230 Chester Avenue. Frances Gilbert, Santa Fe Rooming House , 1504 F Street . Mr.& Mrs. Homer E. Massena, The Truxtun, 1820 Truxtun Ave. Permit Granted to Collect Rubbish. Upon a motion b;✓ Hougham, seconded by Renfro, James Popoff was granted permission to collect rubbish within the City limits . Permit to Conduct Soft Drink Establishment . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Wilson, D. J. Pasquini was granted oe rmission to conduct and maintain a soft drink establishment at 1931 L Street . Vehicle Stand Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro , the following vehicle stand permits were granted: Sam Ghorn, 40 ft . N of N71 Cor. 19th & I Streets . T. D. Soloman , 1818-1820 H .7treet . Refund Granted J. E. Garlick on Real Estate License. Upon a motion by 3enfro, seconded by Baughman , application placed by J. E. Garlick for refund of 125.00 erroneously paid for the privilege of conducting a real estate business , was granted and the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to Mr . Garlick for this amount. Petition of Rubbish Col- lectors to Remove Mike Alvarez as Manager of City Dump. A petition signed by six of the Rubbish Collectors request- ing that the Council make a change in Managers at the City Dump 148187 January loth, 1921 (Continued, ) 609 yard was read to the Council and it was moved by Baughman, seconded by Gilchrist that the matter be referred to the City Manager. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman . Nays:Hougham, Renfro,Wilson. Absent:willow. Offer of Laz. Montoya to Conduct City Dump. An offer placed by Laz Montoya, agreeing to conduct the City Dump and oay to the City an annual rental of S600,00 for that privilege, was read to the Council and after some discussion, upon a notion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman , this offer, together with the notion placed by the Rubbish Collectors asking for a change of management , was referred to the City Manager for inves- tigation and he was instructed to submit his recommendations to the Council at the next regular meeting. Accumulation of Rubbish in rear of Corporation Yard. The matter of dumping rubbish and refuse on land in rear z of the Corporation yard was brought to the attention of the Coun- cil and upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Hougham, toe City Health Officer was instructed to investigate and to take whatever action he might deem necessary . Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Frequent Pay- ment of Pages to Daily Rate Men on Temporary City work . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Hougham, Resolution entitled: "A KSOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR OF THE CITY OF BAKE' SFIELD TO DRAW HIP, lAgIANT UPON THE T7EASURY IN PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF TE`APO'iARY IMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BAFL ISFIELD 'UPON THE WRITTEN ORDER JF TKE: CHIEF OF POLICE AFTER SUCH CLAI'JL' HAVE BEEN A 'PROVED BY THE CITY JANAGER" ,was adopted as read by the following vote; Ayes : Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham,3enfro,Wilson. Nays:None, Absent:Willow. :a 6 ? n January loth , 1921, ( Continued. ) Adoption of Ordinance No. 73, New Series . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Wilson, Ordinance No . 73, New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT POETION OF CHESTER LANE FROM THE V;ESTEFRLY LINE OF H STRr,rT TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF OLEANDER AVENUE TO T;E NAME OF FOREST STREET" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Baujiman,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Hougham,Renfro,Tlilson. Nays : None . Absent:Willow. Adoption of Ordinance No.74, New Series . Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, Ordinance No. 74, New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE Ai&LADING SECTION 43 OF ORDINANCE NO . 55 NEW Sh?IES, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND IMPOSING MUNICIPAL LICEVSES: rRESCRIBING HDU AND BY WHON LIChNSES SHALL BE OBTAINED: MAKING THE VIOLATION hh.U,.OF A MIS- DEMEANOR AND ?RESCRIBING A PENALTY THh3EFOR, AND REPEALING OR- DINANCES NOS . 36, 38, 40 and 41, NEW SERIES" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,Wilson. Nays:None. Absent :Willow. Allowance of Claims . Unon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro , claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Plans Ordered for Improvement of Twenty-fourth Street. Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded b,,* Renfro , the City En- gineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for grading, oiling and screening Twenty-fourth Street f rom the Kern Island Canal to Union Avenue , Plans Ordered for Improvement of "M" Street. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Baughman, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the installation of sidewalks and curbs on M Str et between the north line of 8th Street and the south line of 14th Street . 611 January 1.0th, 1921 ( Continued. ) Petition to Open Pine Street from Chester Lane to Dracena Street . A petition signed by J. G. Brown and C . D. Oldershaw, requesting that the Council take the necessary steps to have Pine Street opened between Chester Lane and Dracena Street, was presented to the Council, and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, the matter was referred to the Street Superintendent. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Hougham, -seconded by Wilson, the meeting adjourned. or of the City of Bakersfield, Cali ornia. ATTEST : City Clerk and Ex-of cio ClerIc of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. 612 Bake rsfield, California, Jan.17th, 1921 . 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 17th, 1921 . Present :Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham,RenfroWilson. Absent: Baughman,Willow. Minutes of the regular meeting of January loth, 1921, read and annroved as read. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Improvements , Resolution of Intention No . 395. This being the time set to hear protests or objections to the oroposed improvement of Street District No . 68, Resolution of Intention No . 395, and no protests or objections having been presented, upon a motion by Gilchrist, seconded by Renfro, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDORING THE GRADING AND OILING AND CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS, ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF 25th STREET FROM THE EA:TThALY LINE OF I STREET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF CKESThR AVENUE: 26th STRi.: T FR?M TiE EAST- b.RLY LINE OF I STR&,T TO THE WESTERLY LINE JF CHESTE; AVENUE: 29th 7TR40 FROM. THE EASTERLY LINE OF I =nhT TO THE TESTzgLY LINE OF CHESTER AVENUE: 30th STREET FTK) I4 0E EASTERLY LINE: OF I STRELT TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF CHEST h AVENUE AND I STREET FRjV THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 28th STREET TO TIE NORTHERLY LINE OF 30th STREET , IN THE CITY OF BAIERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,Wilson. Nays:None . Absent: Baughman,Willow. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist, the fol- lowing parties were granted permission to maintain and conduct rooming houses: S. J. Hewitt, Jack & Ida ' s Place, 710 Jackson Street . W. J. Laroe , The Decatur Rooms , 2027-19th Street. Mrs . M. E. Gillum, 2020 M Street , Etienne Espitallier, 7031 Sumner Street. Permits Granted to Conduct Soft Drink Establishments . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist , the January 17th, 1921. ((;ontinued. ) fib following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments at places specified : Sam Zarkos and Tom Zarkos, 1309-19th Street . Louis Cabona, 1001-19th Street . Vehicle Stand Permits granted. Upon a motion by Gilchrist , seconded by Wilson, the following oa rties were granted permission to stand motor vehicles at places specified: I . Chapman, 40 ft . S. of SW Cor. 19th & K Streets. Wm. G. James , 1619 L Street . Jake Killian, 25 ' N of Alley on E side K St .bet.18th & 19th. Mrs. M. V. Lackey, 2011 Chester Avenue, tvtrs. M. V. Lackey, 2024 Chester Avenue. J . J. Melcher, 1821 -16th Street. Roy E. Myers, 40 ' W of NW Cor.20th & Chester. W. W. Pickens, 1806 Chester Avenue. Extension of 30 Day 's Time Granted to Complete Con- tract, Street Improvement District No. 52, Resolu- tion of Intention No .382. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Hougham, F. Nighbert, Contractor, was granted an extension of 30 day's time to complete contract covering the improvement of Street District No. 52, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 382, after he has filed with the Clerk the sanction of his Bondsmen for said extension. Refund of License Fees Paid Under Provisions of Sec- tion 43, Ordinance #55, New Series . Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Renfro, petitions Presented by parties having paid license fees under n m visions of Section #43 of Ordinance No . 55, New Series , asking for a refund of 25.00 each, were granted and the Auditor was instructed to prepare warrants on the Treasurer, each in the sum of $25 .00 to the following parties: C. E. Arnold , Attorney W. A. 14cGinn,Attorney. Louis J. Banducci ,Real Estate. L. C.McLain,Phys.& Surgeon. Baughman ,Derby,Wright,Co. H.L.McNew, Real Estate . Real Estate . M. S. Platz , Attorney. W. F. Bray, Real Estate . G. W. Premo, Real Estate . G. L. Brown, Dentist. L.J.Sans Souci,Real Estate . R. E. Diggins, Real Estate. Alfred Siemon, Attorney. John F.Dugan, Real Estate, Thos .Scott , Sr. , Attorney. F. C. Eooerson,Real Estate . Thos ,Scott, Jr . , Attorney. John Haberfelde,Real Estate . J.H.Thornber, Real Estate . E.P .Hoisington,Real Estate. E. H. White, Real Estate. S. S. Johnston,Real Estate. J. W. Wiley, Attorney. W. IV. Kaye, Attorney. Mazie Worthington,Dentist. Katze & Helm,Real Estate , Lois Worthington,Phys.& Surgeon. W.S.Liebendofer,'Zeal Esta)te. Q January 17th, 1921 ( Continued. ) Proposition of M. Alvarez to Conduct City Dump. A pro position presented by M. Alvarez relative .to the handling of the City Dump and collection of rubbish and garbage in the City of Bakersfield , was read to the Council , after which Mr. Benson stated that the collection of garbage and rubbish was not being handled satisfactorily and did not think it. would be until the City itself would take charge , or a contract be made with some person or persons to take full charge of both the col- lection and disposal of the rubbish and garbage. After some discussion, upon a motion by Hougham , seconded by Gilchrist, the entire matter was laid on the table. Complaint Entered by M.Alvarez Against Rubbish Collector, M. Poznoff. A complaint presented by M. Alvarez against Rubbish Col.- lector, M. Poznoff, petitioning the Council to revoke Poznoff 's hermit to collect rubbish, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Renf m , M. Poznoff was cited to aooear before the Council at 2 o 'clock P.M. , January 24th, then and there to show cause why his ne rmit should not be re- voked. Communication from Cotton & do . , Inc . , Landscape Architects . A communication from Cotton & Co . Inc. , Landscape Ar- chitects of San Francisco , relative to the improvement of :stark Park was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist , same was ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by H.)ugham, seconded by Renfro , claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments, were allowed and the Auditor in- structed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . City Attorney Instructed to Institute Condemnation Pro- ceedings to Acquire Addi- tional Park Pronerty. Uoon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Wilson, the City Attorney was instructed to commence condemnation proceedings KSA8? January 17th, 1921(Continued. ) 615 to acquire for useby the City for Park purposes , that strip of land on the east side of Block 215, assessed to the Kern County Land Comnany. Proposed Improvement of Twenty-sixth Street, from Chester Avenue to L Street . Upon a motion by Gilchrist , seconded by Hougham, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans end specifications to cover proposed installation of naving , sidewalks and curbs on that portion of Twenty-sixth Street between Chester Avenue and L Street. Adjou rnment . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, the meeting adjourned. or-�.of the City of Eaxersfield , a, ifomia . ATTEST: City Clerk and Sx fflcio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. (31 Bakersfield, Chlifornia , January 24 , 1921 . 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 24th, 1921 . Present: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman,renfro ,Willow ,Wilson. Absent:Houghpm. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 17th, 1921 , read and approved as read. Case Against M. Poznoff, Rubbish Collector. This being the time set to hear the case of M. ?oznoff, Rubbish Collector, and complaint filed against him by M. Alvarez having been withdrawn, upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, the case was dismissed . Protest. Against the Improvement of 21st Street , Resolution of Intention No . 396. A petition signed by property owners owning; 2531 'ront feet in the District sought to be improved under Resolution of Intention No . 396, was presented to the Council and after some discussion, upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Baughman , further action on this matter was laid over for one week by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman ,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Renf ro ,Willow,Wi.l.son, Nay s : None. Absen0houghem. Opening Bids , Resolution of Intention No . 394 . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Wilson, all bids received covering the contemplated improvement of Street Dis - trict No . 65, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 394, were publicly opened, examined and declared . Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract to Weitzel & Larson, Contracting Company. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro , a Resolu- tion awarding contract for improving Street District No . 65, as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 394 , to Weitzel & Larson, Contracting Company, was adopted as read by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays : None. Absent : Hougham. kt8�8� January24th, 1921 (Continued. ) 617 Permission Given to O .O .Mattson to Repair Burned Building. Upon a motion by Gilchrist , seconded by Baughman, the Building Insoector was authorized to issue a ne rmit to 0 .0 . Mattson to replace the burned portion of building situated on Lots 8 and 9, Block 91 , in Bakersfield formerly Kern. Santa Fe Addition Water Extension. Mr. Wilson, of the Committee appointed to investigate the matter of extending water mains to the Santa Fe Addition, reported that it, was the recommendation of the Water Committee that action on this matter be deferred until the case is decided upon by the Railroad Commission, Mr. Munzer, of the Electric Water Company, having advised the Committee that the Railroad Commission has been advised of the circumstances , and that the Water Company at the present time is awaiting advices from the Commission. Upon a motion by Gilchrist, seconded by Wilson, the City Attorney was instructed to appear before the Railroad Commission to pre- sent the case . Formation of Sewer District, Santa Fe Addition. Upon a motion by BauFhman, seconded by Wilson, the City Engineer was instructed to rrepare plans and specifications for the formation of a Sewer District in the Santa Fe Addition to the City of Bakersfield. Adoption of Resolution Ordering the Closing of the Alley in Block 3, Bernard Addition. Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Gilchrist , Resolution entitled: "RE`OLUTION ORDh1NG THE CLOSING TO TEE PUBLIC TEE ALLEY RUNNING NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY IN BLOCK 3 BERNARD ADDITION FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF GIACE STREET TO ThE 7OUTHIJRLY LINE OF TnE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN SAID rsLOCE 3 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Baug'hman,Gilchrist ,Hinman ,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays: None. Absent : Hough am. January 24th , 1921 ( Continued. ) Resolution Adopting ?Tans and Specifications , Street Dis - trict No . 70. Unon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Renfro, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ON THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 92 FROM THE EASTERLY CURB LINE OF KERN STREET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF BAKER STREET AND THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 93 FROM Tnh EASTERLY LINE OF BAKER STREET TO THE WESTERLY CURB LINE OF KING STREET, IN 7h CITY OF BAKE;SFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman ,Gilchri.st,Hinmen,Renfro.Willow,Wilson. Nays : None. Absent:Hougham. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 397. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , Resolutlon of Intention No . 397, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 92 FROM ThE EASTERLY CURB LINE OF KERN STRLFT TO THE WESTWLY LINE OF BAKER STREET AND THAT PORTION OF ThE ALLEY IN BLOCK 93 FROM THE E'ASTP ILY LINE OF BAKED; STREET TJ THE bESTBRLY CURB LINE OFKING STRRhT, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, COUNTY OF KERN , STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TJ BE KNOWN AS STRAnT DISTRICT NO . 70" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Baughman ,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Renfro ,Willow ,Wilson. Nays:None . Absent :Hougham. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications, Street Dis - trict No. 54 . Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Gilchrist, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRO- ?OSED STREW IMPROVEMENT ON TEAT PORTION OF UNION AVENUE FROM THE NJRT'hr LY ?73&ERTI LINE OF TRUnTUN AND EAST TRUXTUN AVENUES TO It a NORTI i ALY CURB LINE OF SJMNER STREET IN ThE CI TY OF BAKERS- FIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Baughman ,Gilchrist ,Hinman ,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays : None. Absent :Hoagmn. K8�87 January 24th, 1921 ( Continued. ) 619 Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 398. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Gilchrist, Resolution of Intention No . 398, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT ?ORTLON OF UNION AVENUE FROM THE NORTHERLY PROPERTY LINE OF TRUhTUN AND EAST TRUXTUN AVENUES TO TIE; NORTHERLY CURB LINE OF SUMNER STREET, TO BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 54 AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAY;&NT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Baugnman ,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Renf ro ,Willow,Wilson. Naye :None. Absent: Hougham. Adoption of Ordinance No . 75, New Series . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Baughman, Ordinance No . 75, New Series , entitled: "AN 3?DINANCE CHANGING AND RE- FSTABLISHING THE OFFICIAL CURB GAADE OF 27th STRKFT AT A ?DINT 132 FEET EASTr-.LY FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF K STRINT IN T1, E CITY Oh' BAKE ,SFIELD% was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baugnman ,Gilchri st,Hinman ,Renfro ,Willow ,Wi lson. Nays:None. Absent : hougham. Application for Rooming House Permit Denied. Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Willow , permission for Mrs . M. T . Sumner to conduct rooming house at 1201-20th Street was denied. Vehicle Stand Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Baudn man , J.B.Engle was granted oermission to stand automobile rent car at 633 Humboldt Street. Refund of Boxing Contest Fee . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman , petition placed by Fred Neumarkle for refund of $10.00 paid to conduct a boxing contest which was not held, was granted and the Auditor authorized to issue a warrant in this amount to cover same . Proposed Widening of Baker Street . A communication written by Dwight L. Clark of the Security fi 0 January 24th , 1921 ( Continued. ) Tru-st Company, in regard to the nroposed widening of North Baker Street, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman, the Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Clark that the Council agreed to his pronosal and to request that a Deed to the necessary prooerty be furnished the City . Refund of Professional License Fees. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Baughman, the f ollow- ing parties were granted refunds of µ25 .00 each to cover license fees erroneously collected: Fred J. Crease, Phys . & Surgeon. Ft. A. Moore & Son, Real Estate . A. A. Crosbie , Real Estate Pduir & Smith, Real Estate , Katheryn W . Ellis , Phys .& Surgeon. F. N. McPhee , Real Estate. A. I . Fraser , Phys , & Surgeon H.Rademacher, Dentist. Hake & Taylor , Real Estate , The Robinson Agency,Real Estate . L. S. Harmon, Rea] Estate , G. C . Sabichi ,Phys . & `>urgenn. Guy Jones, Real Estate & Insurance . Ci. P . Scott , Phys . & Surgeon. Jordan & Jordan , Real Estate . Chas . H . Scutt , Contractor . F. W. Kahler, Seal Estate.W. Sears Realty Co . ,Real Estate. W.W.Kelly & Son, Real Estate , Mateo Smith , 'teal Estate. S. C . Le nhart, Real Estate , John E. Veon, Physician. 0 . C. Watson, Real Estate. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Plans and Specifications Ordered for Gutters on K and L Streets . Unon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro , the City Engineer was instructed to orepare plans and specifications for the installation of gutters on K Street, from Nineteenth to Thirtieth Streets and on L Street from Nineteenth to Twenty- 4c Streets. // Recommendation to Eliminate Improper Pictures . Unon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro , the City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. E. A. Klein, as Chairman of the Welfare Commission, that it is the recommendation of the City Council that the showing of moving pictures featuring outlaw scenes should be shown as little as possible in the City as they are thought to be improper for immature persons. Plans and Specifications for Improvement of Sumner St . Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Willow, the City January 24th , 1921 (Continued. ) Engineer was instructed to preoare plans and specifications for the installation of concrete pavement on Sumner Street from the easterly line of King Street to the easterly City limits , to connect with the County Highway. Formation of Sewer District. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro , the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the formation of a sewer district to include Blocks 251, 252 , 267 and 266. Appealing of Railroad Commission 's Crossing Ruling. Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Renfro , the City Attorney was instructed to appeal the recent ruling of the Rail- road Commission relative to the expense of opening Union Avenue over the Southern Pacific crossing. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned. yorr+( of the City of Bakersfield,California. ATTEST : City Clerk and Ex- fficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California . 6)?2 Bakersfield , California , January 31,1921 . 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 31st , 1921 . Present : Baughman,Gil christ,Hirmar. ,Houg ham,Renf ro ,Wil low,Wilson. Absent : None . Minutes of the regular meeting of January 24th, 1921 , read and approved as read . Protest Against Improvement of Street District No .69, Resolution of Intention No . 396 , Overruled . This being the time set to take further action on oronosed improvement of Street District No . 69, as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 396, after some discussion, upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Wilson, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTEST TO P"tOPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT PORTIJN OF 21st STREET FROM. 1HE EASTEHLY LINE OF CEDAR. STREET TO THE WEST- ERLY LINE O< H STREET , IN Th E CITY OF BAKE SFI ELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman ,Gilchrist, Hinman ,Renfro,Wilson. Nays:Hougham,Willow. Absent : None . Adootion of Resolution Ordering Construction of Imorovements Street District No . 69. Upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Baughman , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ZILLITE PAVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURBS AND GUTTERS ON 'THAT PORIIJN OF 21st STREET FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF CEDAR STREET TJ TLE ItiESTERLY LINE OF H STRKnT ALL IN THE CITY IF BAKE'3SFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Renf ro,tillow ,Wilson. Nays : Hougham. Absent: None , Water for Santa Fe Addition, Mr. Gri jalva, City Attorney, advised the Council that he had acneared before the Railroad Commission and after thoroughly explaining to them in regard to the needed ex- tension of water mains to the Santa Fe Addition to the City January 31st, 1921 ( Continued. ) 623 of Bakersfield, he was satisfied that in the near future the Electric Water Comnany would be instructed to extend a 4 inch main in that section of the City so as to provide suitable water facilities . He also stated that the Commission advised that they did not think that. the rate to each resident would exceed : 1.25 per month for the service . Suonort of Welfare Commission. Messrs . Klein, Kelly, and Belnap, of the Welfare Commission, aopeared. before the Council and advised them that they had received their recommendation relative to suitable motion pictures to be shown, and expressed their desire that the Council refer to them all matters which come under their jurisdiction in the future , and to sunport them in the per- formance of their duties as laid down by the Charter . The Council exoressed their desire to aid the Welfare Commission in any way possible . Request for Conference with Committee to be Appointed by Civic Commercial Assn. Mr. Blodget, Secretary of the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, addressed the Council relative to the advisability of a conference to be had between the (,ouncil and a Committee to be anoointed by the Civic Commercial Association in regard to the proper laying out and improvement of Stark Park, and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow , the Civic Commer- cial Association were invited to appoint a Committee to confer with the Council regarding the Parr . Also upon a. motion by Baugiman , seconded by "Renfro , the Association was requested to ancoint a Committee to confer with the Council relative to the imnrovement of Streets within the City used as connecting links between the County Highways . Purchase of Additional Park Property. City Attorney Grijalva advised the Council that the City could secure from Hors . May Stark Fox, that niece of property in Block 225 owned by her, for the sum of ; 4500.00, if the City would agree to cancel the second installment of taxes levied on the property for City purposes in 1920, and upon a motion by W?`t January 31st, 1991 , ( Continued. ) Hougham, seconded by "willow , the offer was accepted and the City Attorney instructed to secure the necessary instruments to close the deal . Mr . Grijalva also advised that a Deed is being prepared at the present time by the Kern County Land Company to convey to the City a strip of land owned by them in Block 215. Rooming hoxse Permits. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, the follow- ing hotel and rooming house permits were granted: Joe Molinengo , The National Hotel , 633 Humboldt. Street. M. M. Lenord, 2024 M Street. . Vehicle Stand Permits Granted. Upon a motion by billow, seconded by Baughman, the follow- ing vehicle stand permits were, granted: Mrs. ivt.V.Lackey, 2006 Chester Avenue . Gen . Del Porto , 40 ft .N . of NW Cor. 19th & M Streets. Refunds of Professional License Fees . Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Hougham, the following parties ere granted refund of ,,25.Co each to cover license fees erroneously collected: C . W. Bloemer, Neal Estate . E. A. Klein, Atty. Claude R. Blodgett, Real. Estate & Ins . Guy Rogers , Dentistry. C . S. Compton, Phys . & Surgeon. C .A.Rogers , Phys .& Sur eon. E. V. Culbertson, Real Estate Homer Rogers , " " P .J .Cuneo, Phys , & Surgeon. A.M.Tuttle , Refund of 1920 Taxes Erroneously Collected. Upon a motion by Gilchrist , seconded by Renfro , a peti- tion for refund of ;tJ3. 61 to cover tax collected on automobile not owned at tre time of assessment, was allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue a warrant for this amount, on the Treasurer to cover same . Cancellation of As:=essment on Church Property, Block 315 . Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by 6uillow, 1920 assess- ment No . 753, covering assessment, of the E. Half of Lot 7 in Block 315, exempt from taxation due to being owned by the Church of Christ, was ordered cancelled. Communication from Federal Power Commission. A letter written by the Federal Power Commission relative f8181 Janue ry 31st , 1921 , ( Continued. ) 625 to a request received by them from the City of Los Angeles , asking for permission to use oower to be derived from the South Fork of the Kern River, was read to the Council, and unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, the matter was referred to the Committee on Power for Municipalities . Acceptance of Departmental Reports for January , 1921 . Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by ivillow, reports sub- mitted by the heads of Departments showing monies collected and deposited with the Treasurer during the month of January, 1921, were accepted and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims and Pair Rolls. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Houghem, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and nay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments , were allowed and tte Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Adoption of ?land and Soecifi- cations for Pronosed Imorovernent Street District No . 71 . Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Wilson, Resolution entitled: "3Ef',OLUTICN ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRO_ POSED STRET IMPROVEMENT ON THAT PORTION JF M STRh:nT F3ijM THE NORTHEi ,LY LINE OF 8th STRi~E'T TJ Tr'.E SJUTFERLY LINE OF 14th STREET, IN TiI CITY OF BAKE-ISFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman ,Gi.lchrist,Hinman ,HoughamRenfro , idillow ,Wilson. Nays:None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 399 . Uoon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Renfro , Resolution of Intention No . 399, entitled: "REM- LUTiON OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT CEPTAIN PORT,_JN OF iAi STRrIT F- , jiThE NOPThh,RLY LINE OF 8th STREET TO 'IiiR SOU`i'I1,7tLY LINE OF 14th STREET , IN THE CITY OF BAKE SFIELD, COUNTY OF iagN , STATE, OF CALIFORNIA. TO BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 71" , was adopted as read by the following vote Ayes: Baughman,Gilchri st,Hi.nman ,Houg1ham,Renf ro ,Willow ,Wilson. Nays :None . Absent: None . 6 January 31 , 1921 ( Continued. ) Adoption of Plans and `!necifications for Pronosed Improvement of Street District No . 72. Uoon a motion by Renf ro , s econded by Wilson, Resolution en- titled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRO- 20SED STRnhT IMPROVEMENT ON CERTAIN PORTIONS 0 26th STREET FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF L STREET TO A LINE 16.25 FEET WEST- RLY FROM TEL EASTSALY LINE OF K STREET AND FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF K STREET 50 ALINE 3 FKET TESTERLY FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF CHESTER AVENUE, IN THE CITY JF BAKE'SFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Baughman .Gil christ,Hinman,4ougham,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays:None. Absent :None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 400. Unon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, Resolution of Intention No . 400, entitled: "RESOLUTION JF INTENTION TO IN- PROVE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF 26th STREET FROM THE WESTERLY LINE. OF L STREET TO A LINNE 16.25 FEhT WESTERLY FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF K STREET AND FROM THE IESThRLY LINE JF K STR^ET TO A LINE 3 FEET ESTERLY FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF CHESTFR AVENUE, IN TFE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, COUNTY OF KERN , STATE JF CALIFORNIA , TO BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 72" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes:Baughman ,Gilchrist ,Hinman ,Hougha n,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays ;None. Absent : None. Adjournment . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, the meeting adjourned. ay ' of the City of Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-officio Cleric of the Council of the City of Bakersfield , Cal ifornia. KS�B� Bakersfield, California , Feb,9,1921 . 627 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 7th, 1921 . Present : Baughman ,Gilchrist,Fiinman,Hougham,Renf ro ,Wilson. Absent:Willow. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 31st, 1921 , read and approved as read. Opening Sealed Proposals Street District No . 66, Resolution of Intention No . 395. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Hougham, all sealed proposals received to cover contemplated improvement of Street District No. 68, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 395, were publicly opened, examined and declared. Awarding Contract Laid Over . Two bids were received, F. W. Nighbert , $14,816 . 7E; and Frank C. McIntire, 114 ,776. 06. It was moved by Renfro that Resolution awarding contract to Frank C . McIntire , he being the lowest responsible bidder , be adopted as read . Motion lost for want of a second. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Bau E�i man, the matter was laid over for one week by the following vote: Ayes: Bauman ,Gilchris t ,Hinman,H ougham,Wilson. Nays :Renfro , Absent:Willow. Adoption of Ordinance No . 76 New Series . Upon a motion by Hougham , seconded by Baughman, Ordinance No . 76, New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DIS- TRIBUTION, SALE ATuD SOLICITING OF ORDLRS FOR NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS , MAPS AND ALL OTH[0R PUBLICATIONS OR OF ANY GOODS , WARES OR P�',En,CIiANDISE ON ANY PUBLIC STRE.ET 01 S IDEF]ALK AITHOUT WRITTEN Ph1?IvLISSIGN AND 7aKING THE VIOLATION HEREOF A ]VISDE.hE:ANOR AND PRO- VIDING A PENALTY THERrFCR"was ad; oted as read by the following vote: Ayes- Baughman ,Gilchrist,Hinman ,F:ougham,Renfro,Wilson. Neys:None . Absent :Willow . ? February 7th, 192.1 ( Continued . ) ?ro posed Ordinance Making it Necessary to Fumigate Sec- ond Hand Goods . Mr . Klein, Chairman of the Pielfare Commission, anoeared before the Council and requested that an Ordinance be enacted making it necessary to have secondhand clothes, mattresses , bed linens , etc. , fumigated by dealers handling goods of this kind before being sold, and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordi - nance of this kind. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Hougham, E. A. Fernandes was granted nermission to conduct the East Side Commercial Hotel at 713 Sumner Street. Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Renfro , the fol- lowing parties were granted permission to conduct soft drink establishments : Joe Molinongo , 633 Humboldt Street. E. A. Fernandez , 713 Sumner Street . Orohie Isam, 1100-19th Street . M. A. Chittenden, 809 Baker Street. Vehicle Stand Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Hougham, the fol- lowing parties were granted permission to stand vehicles at places specified: L. B. Pickett, 85 ft. East of NE Cor. POth & Chester Ave. Frank Akers, 1919 K Street . Tax Refund Granted John H.Collins . Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Gilchrist, the City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of '5.42, in favor of John H. Collins , to cover refund of 1920 taxes paid on automobile erroneously assessed. Tax Refund Granted Walter K. Mattson. Upon a motion by Gilchrist, seconded by Renfro , the City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the stun of $3 .48, in favor of Walter K . Mattson, to cover refund of 1920 taxes ra id on improvements not in existance at tY:e time of as- sessment. February 7th, 1921 ( Continued. ) 629 Donation of License Fee . Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Wilson, the City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of 9h.150.00 in favor of Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge No . 473, as a donation of the same amount raid as license fee to conduct carnival held between January 31st and February 5th , 1921. Refunds of Professional Licenses Paid. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman , the following, parties were granted refund of ",'25 .00 each to cover license fees erroneously collected: E.V.Anderson, Attorney. N. J. Brown, Physician & Surgeon F. E. Borton, it N . N . Brown, it " D. N. Bacon, Physician . C . A. Morris , " W. n. Beaizley, Attorney . Joseph K. Smith," S . F. Smith , Physician & Surgeon. City Treasurer's Financial Renort, Jan .1927. . Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Hougham, the City Treasurer's Financial Report, for the month of January , 1921, was accepted and ordered placed on file . City Attorney Instructed to Appear Before the Inman Committee of the State Legislature. A communication from the Executive Secretary of the League of California Municipalities , requesting that the City Attorney nreoare any criticism relative to decisions of the State Railroad Commission, and if possible to be present at e meeting to be held in San Francisco on February 16th, and 17th, 1921 , was read to the Council. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, City r Attorney Grijalva was instructed to prepare the necessary data and to be present at the meeting. Allowance of Claims. Upon a . motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to _draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Sketches of Park Imorovements Submitted . This betng, the time set to receive sketches covering the proposed improvement of Stark Park, the Uouncil proceeded to view the two drawings presented, and upon a motion by Wilson, seconded 630 0 February 7th , 1921 ( Continued ) . by Baughman , the matter of awarding the prize for the best plan was laid over until February 21st, 1921 . Invitation Extended to Civic Commercial Assn . & Welfare Commission Regarding Park Improvement.. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Wilson, the City Clerk was instructed to extend to the Civic Commercial Associa- tion and to the 'welfare Commission, an invitation to meet with the Council to help select the best plans for the contemplated ' improvement of Stark Park . Opening of Pd Street between 6th & 8th Streets . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, the City Attorney was instructed to start condemnation proceedings to ac- quire the necessary land for the opening of M Street between 6th and 8th Streets. Re-consideration of Action to Lay Over Awarding of Contract, Street Improve- ment District No . 68 . Upon a motion by Hougham , seconded by Wilson, the laying over for one week of the awarding of contract for proposed im- crovement of streets included in Improvement District No . 68, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 395, was re-considered. Awarding of Contract , Street District No . 66. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Hougham, Resolution Awarding Contract to Frank C . McIntire, covering the proposed. improvement of Street District No. 68, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 395, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Houtam,Renfro ,WiIson. Nays: None. Absent:Willow .. Adjournment . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, the meet- ing adjourned . ayoi of the City oof-$alte sfield , ATTEST: ��i California, City Cle rk and Ex-of-�'icio Clerk of t to Council of the City of Bakersfield, California . Ks�87 Bakersfield, California, February 14,6911 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Cal ifornin , held in the Council Chamber, of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , February 14th, 1921 . Pre sent: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Hougham,Renfro,W11son. Absent :Willow . Minutes of the regular meeting of February 7th , 1921 , read and aooroved as read. Allowance of Protest Against ?roposed Improvement of Street District No . 70, Resolution of Intention No , 397. This being the time set to hear protests or objections against the proposed improvement of the Alley in Blocks 92 and 93, Bakers- field , formerly Kern , covered by Resolution of Intention No . 397, t«e Council oroceeded to listen to a protest signed by persons owning approximately 51 .5 per cent of the frontage on said Alley, and upon a motion by Hougham . seconded by Bauptiman , the protest was allowed by the following vote: Ayes: Bazghman ,Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham ,Renfro ,Wi1son. Nays-.None. Absent :Willow. Adoption of Resolution Ordering the Construction of Improvements, Street District No. 54, Resolu- tion of Intention No . 398. This being the time set to hear protests or objections against the impro vement of Street District No . 54, covered by 'Resolution of Intention No . 398, and no orotests having been presented, unon a motion by 11ougham, seconded by Wilson, Resolu- tion entitled: " ESOLUTION ORDt"?iING T:ih OO1,MTR1iCTICN OF A CEIraNT CONCRETE PAVEMENT ON 'TiiAT ?ORTTON OF UNION AVENUE FROM Rih NORThr,RLY ?RJPrRTY LINE OF TRUXTUN AND EAST TR. 1 TUN AVENUES TO THE NORTHL:RLY CURB LINE OF 7)(JMNit't _T:hhT IN T11L CITY OF BAKERSFIELD " , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Hougham,Renfro Viilson. Nays :None. Absent :Willow . ieou est for Donation to Baseball Club. Mr. James Egan appeared before the Council soliciting a donation for the purpose of having Bakersfield represented in the [�3 2February 14th, 1921 ( Contnutd. ) CF Valley Baseball League , and after some discussion it was moved by Renfro , seconded by Wilson, teat the Council donate One Thousand Dollars for this pu roose . Mr. Renfro then withdrew his motion, with the consent, of Mr. Wilson, and again moved, seconded by Wilson, that the donation be in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars . Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes:Renfro ,Wilson. Nays : Baughman ,Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham. Absent:Willow. Co-operation with Civic Bodies for Pr000sed Improvement of Sumner and Oak Streets and Union Avenue . Committees from the Civic Commercial Association and from the Kern County Realty Board appeared before the Council and advised that they were present to confer with the Council relative to the improvement of Streets, particularly those connecting the highway aoproaches to the City , and after some discussion, upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, the Committees were requested to interview the Kern County Board of Supervisors , to solicit t},Ae co-operation of the County in improving Sumner and Oak Streets and Union Avenue . Petition to Regulate Carnivals . A petition from the Progressive Business Club, ex- pressing their objection to the granting of any further permits to Carnivals, and if this is not possible to make the license fee so high that it will be very expensive for the Carnivals to play here , was presented, and after some dis - cussion, upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Hougham, the Council placed themselves on record as recommending the stand taken by the Chief of Police in suppressing games of chance and gambling of any kind whatsoever, at the Carnivals . Free Permit Denied to Ex-Soldier to Peddle Window Locking De- vices . A young man appeared before the Council claiming to be an ex-soldier, but not disabled, requesting that he be given a free permit to sell from house to house a patent window locking device . It. was moved by Renfro , that, the permit t8187 633 February 14th, 1921 ( Continued. ) be granted. Motion lost for want of a second. Moral Status of Carnivals Referred to Welfare Commission for. Investigation. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman , it was recorgmended to the Welfare Commission that they investigate the moral status of Carnivals and traveling shows showing within the city . Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro, A.Olivieri wdw-granted permission to conduct aryl maintain the Plantier Hotel at 631 Humboldt Street . Permit Held by Frank Lambera to conduct Soft Drink Es - tablishment at 1925 L Street, Revoked. Upon a recommendation by the Chief of Police, it was moved by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist., that the oermit held b;! Frank Lambera to conduct a soft drink establishment at 1925 L Street, be revoked. Motion carried. Permit Granted to Conduct Soft Drink Establishment. Upon a motion b;; Baughman , seconded by Hougham, permit was granted A. Olivieri and Joe Cinelli to conduct soft drink establishment at 631 Humboldt Street . Permit Granted to Collect Rubbish. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist , N. C. Wilson of 1?24-17th Street, was granted permission to collect rubbish . Application for Vehicle Stand Referred to City Manager. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Wilson, application placed by Geo. Peskovas for permission to stand automobile rent car at 703 Sumner Street was referred to the City Manager for investigation, he to report his findings to the Council at their next regular meeting. Vehicle hand Aoolications Laid Over for One Week. Upon R motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, applica- tions placed by H. A. Burlew and by Peter M. Hopkins , for (33 4 February 14th, 1921 ( Continued.. ) oermission to stand automobile rent, cars at 709 Sumner Street were laid over f or one week. Refund of Professional License License Fees. Uoon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Wilson, the follow- ing narties were granted refund of .r25.00 each to cover license fees erroneously collected: O .P.Goodall, Physician & Surgeon. Thos . V1. McManus , Real Estate. Chas . Leak , Contractor . C . W . Newbery, Real Estate . J . A. Mason, Dentistry. Chas . N . Sears , Attorney. Proposed Amendment of License Ordinance No . 55 New Series. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Gilchrist, the City Attorney was instructed to amend License Ordinance No. 55, New Series , so that a signed statement will be all that will be required instead of a sworn affidavit . Request from Southern Pacific Comnary for Deed to Portion of Sacramento Street . A communication from F. M. Worthington, Sunerintend.ent of the Southern Pacific Co . requesting that the Council au- thorize that a Deed be given them for certain nortions of Sacramento Street if same is closed to ooen a crossing over Union Avenue , was read to the Council , and unon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Hougham, the City Attorney was instructed to answer the comrmsnication and advise that the City cannot grant their request . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and nay rolls as author- ised by the heads of Departmants were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Plans and Soecifications for Pr000sed Im_orovement of ^ewer District No . 41. Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Hougham, Resolu- tion entitled: "RE`7 'LUTI3N AD_, 'TING -PLANS AiD SPECir'ICATIONS FOR Trjh CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWI,11 IN A DI °,TRICT TO BE KNOWN AS SEWER DI`TRTCT NO . 41 IN THE CITY OF BAKEI?SFTLLD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gil christ ,Hinman ,Hougham,Renf ro ,Wilson. Nays:None. Absent :Willow . 48'487 635 February 14th, 1991 ( Continued, ) Adootion of Resolution of Intention No . 401. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro , Resolution of In- tention No . 401, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT A SEWER IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEVLR DISTRICT NO , 41" , IN THE }_ITY OF BAKERSFILLD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman,Gilchrist,Hirbnan,H,) igh am,Renfro ,Wilson. Nays:None . Absbnt :Pdillow. Request for Curbs and Sidewlaks on Spruce Street. A communication from M. M. Lichtenstein, requesting that the Council take the necessary steps to have sidewalks and curbs constructed on Spruce Street between 19th and 20th Streets , was read to the Council , arxi upon a motion by Bau 4iman , seconded by Hougham, same was ordered placed on f ile . Unon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, the City Engineer was instructed to oreoare plans and specifications for sidewalks a-nd curbs on Spruce Street between 19th and 20th Streets . Proposed Improvement of Oak Street and Union Avenue . Upon a motion by Gilchrist, seconded by Hougham, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications to cover the improvement of Oak Street and Union Avenue . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, the meeting adjourned. 'ayo-'t of the iC ty of Bakersfield, California. ATTE^T: City Clerk and Ex-officio Clerkof the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California . Bakersfield , California . February 21st , 1921 . Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the Citj of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o ' clock P .M. , February 21st, 1921 . Present. : Raufrhman ,Gilchrist, Hinman ,Hougham,:zenfro ,Willow,Wilson. Absent: None . Minutes of the regular meeting of February 1*x$_ 1921 , read and aoiroved as read. Opening Bids on Proposed Im- nrovement of 21st Street , Resolution of Intention No . 396 . Upon a motion by Willow, seccnded by Baughman , all bids re- ceived to cover proposed improvement of 21st Street , covered b,r Resolution of Intention No . 396, were publicly opened, examined and declared. Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract, Improvement of 21st Street , Resolution of Intention No . 396 . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro , bid Placed by the Bakersfield Engineering Co . , Proposing to imnrove 21st Street, as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 396 , for the SUM of A43, 046.79t , was accepted, this being the lowest and only bid., and Resolution Awarding the Contract to Une Bakers- field Engineering Co . , was adapted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,GilchrJFt,Hinman ,Hougham,Renf ro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays: Nor_e. l.b3ent: None. Protest Against Improvement of Street District No . 71 . This being the time set to receive protests or objections against the proposed improvement of M Street, covered by Resolu- tion of Intention No . 399 , the Council listened to the reading of a orotest signed by ne: rsens owning, aooroximately 5812 of the total frontage , and anon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , further action in regard to the matter was laid over for one week by the following vote: Ayes : Bain*hman ,Gilchrist ,Hinman, Hour;ham,Renfro,Willow ,Wilson. Nays:None . Absent.: None . K8'487 February 21st , 1921 ( Continued. ) 637 Adoption of 'Resolution Ordering the Construction of Improvements of Certain :'ortions of 26th , t. , Resolution of Intention. No . 400. This being the time set to hear protests or objections against or000sed improvement of certain portions, of Twenty-sixth Street , covered by Resolution of Intention No . 400, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Hougham, Resolution entitled: ";ESOLUTION ORDE3ING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONTTCRE t 13AV.Iv1ENT , SIDEMALKS , CURBS PDTT'> GUTT'r:RS ON CERTAIN PD'HTTONS OF 26 h ST:�I,,aT H ?O:vi Thp 'SEETr "�:LY LIIVL; OF L STRhc,T TO A LI[dE 1e,25 FEET WES'1'r. LY FROM Tit, EA Th:LY LINE OF K STRhi-.T AND F3'JIYi ,I P. 71F:^TN:?LY hINF. OF K STRN t,.`P TJ A LLivF. 3 Ft,ET Vdh•: Th'tLY FROM 'ME EAST[;RLY LINF_ OF CHESTrR AVENUE , ALL IN TF. E CITY OF BASE^SFIELD" , wac adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Bs.ughman ,Gilchrist,Hinmaiz ,Hougham,Renfro ,Vuillowjilson. Nays: None. Absent : None. Increase of License Fees on Carnivals. Mr . Klein, Chairman of tie Welfare Comrission, aooeared before the Council and requested that that Body enact an Ordinance oroviding a license fee of Five Hundred Dollars ( 1,500.00) per day on carnivals showint„ within the City and in addition, Fifty Dollars ( "50.00) per d.ay for each individual show in connection therewith . iJnon e motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance providing for a license fee of Five hundred Dollars ( w500 .00 ) oer day for Carnivals . Movement to Acquire New Park Site . Mir. Klein, Chariman of the welfare Commission, also stated to the C;)uncil thet, the Welfare Commission were in favor of starting a camnaign to collect One, Dollar from each oerson in Kern County , to be used to acquire land situated south of 19th Street and east of (�, Street, known as the New China Town Section, to be used after being acquired, for park and Childrens ' Play Ground. Upon a motion by Hjupham, seconded by Renfro, tre City Clerk was instructed to refer the matter to the Park Committee (33S February ?lst, 1921 . (Uorxtinued. ) of the Civic Commercial Association for their recommendation. Awarding of Prize for Best Park Plans. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Wilson, the $250.00 prize offered for the best Park plans submitted, was divided and en award of $1.25. 00 was made to both of the boys submitting the nl.ans, namely: Percy Carlyon and Dick Stadleman, and tie Auditor was instructed to issue warrants to +Y)e respect- ive boys. Motion carried by the following, vote- Ayes: BAugh man,Renfro ,WiIlow ,WiIson. Nays: Gilchrist,Hinman ,Hougham. Absent:None. Reconsideration of Revocation of i,icense of Frank Lambera. A representative of Frank Lambera anoc-ared before the Council aryl requested ttat they reconsider their action of revoking his license to conduct a soft drink establishment and unon a motion by ilo..ghnm, seconded by Baughman, the matter was referred to the Chief of Police for investippation and recommen- lotion. City Treasurer Instructed to Prepare Street Bonds . Mr. F. iti . Nighbert anoeared befo,,e the Council and ad-• wised that he was still waiting for 7treet. Bonds to cover un-• raid assessments in Street and Sewer District No . 1 , and unon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, the City Treasurer was instructed to orenare and deliver the Bonds to Mr . Nighbert without further delay . Vehicle Stand Permit Denied. Unon a motion by tJnugham, seconded by Nlillow, annlicat.ion placed by Geo . Peskovas and Tom Chi.ros, for nermicsion to stand automobile rent car at 703 Sumner Street was denied by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes : Baughman ,Gilchrist ,Houpham,Renfro,Wi!low,Wilson, Nays : Hinman . Absent : None. Vehicle Stand 3ermit Gr•a:ated. Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , H. vi.BUrlew February 21st , 192i. ( Continued. ) 639 was granted oermission to stand automobile rent car at 709 Sumner Str-et by the folLwring vote : Aves : Baiigtiman ,Gilchrist,Hougham,Re.nf ro,Willow,Vailso ri. Na,Ts:Hinman, Vehicle Stand Permit Granted. Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman , permission was granted J. F. Dickinson to stand transfer truck at 713 Sumner Street. Ordinance Giving City Manager Power to Grant Vehicle Stand Permits . Uoon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Wilson, the City Attorney was instructed to amend existing Ordinance so that the City lilanager, in future , will have full power to grant vehicle stand hermits. Refund of Professional License Fees. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, the following parties were granted. refund of t25 . 00 each to cover license fees erroneously collected: F. A. Hamlin, Phys, & Surgeon. Kincaid & Creech, Real Estate Adolph Hansen, Contractor. S . C. Long, Phys . & Surgeon A. 0, liaslehurst, Dentist. .'ft.K .McKenzie , Physician J . Allen Jackson, Dentist. Walter Osborn, Attorney Apclication Placed by Mattie Beyer to Connect with Sewer. An air-)licaticn placed by Mattie Bayer to connect. with the City sewer , her nrooerty being situated in the S�l of the E4 of Villa LoL "V" ii the Lowell Addition, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baup�iman , the matter was referred to the City Engineer for investigation and recommendation . Petition for Formation of Sewer District in Block 55, Kern. An sooli:^ation signed by owners of property in Block 55, of that, portion of '.lie City of Bakersfield formerly Kern, requesting t.hAt a sewer district be formed covering said Block , and that sewer be laid in the Alley extending through the Block from Tulare to Kern Streets , was read to the Council , end upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Willow , the City Engineer was instructed to nrenarP olans and specifications for the formation of the District. 4® February 21st , 1921 ( Continued. ) Rooming Rouse Permit Granted. Up:,n a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman , E.J,Schmidt was granted permission to conduct the Angelus Rooming House at 1920 i Street . Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Plillow , seconded by Hougham, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Codification of Ordinances . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, the City Attorney was instructed to complete the work of codifying all Ordinances and to have same made in book form. Approval of Plans Showing Proposed Improvement of Baker Street Be- tween Main and Grace Streets. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, elan sub- mitted by the Cit7 Engineer showing oronosed improvemeirt. of that portion of Baker Street between ;Main and Grace Streets was arnroved. Number of Election Officers to be Used at Nominating Elec- tion, March 22nd , 1921 . It was moved by V+illow , seconded by Hougham, that the election officers at each polling place used at tPie Nominating Election to be held March 22nd , 1921 , shall consist of one Inspector, one Judge, and two Clerks. Motion carried. Adjournment . Unon a motion by HoGigham , seconded by Willow, the meeting adjourned. N/ ✓ ?i�iGf� � —_ qCaaayo� of City of Bake rsfield, l'ifo rnia. ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-o icio Clerkiof^ the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California . Ba'kers£ield,Cal.iforria9Peb. 28, 1.921 . 641� MInutes of the regular mE . t. inr cf the C(.)?�nciI of ti,f City of Bakers- field , California , held in the �,'ozncil. Chamber of the City 11a11 at eight o " cluck P ,M . , February 28th, 1921 . Pre sent:Fn7ighmar.,Gi 1 chri.�t , dlinmrr ,Houff:.nm ,Renf rD,"uillovi,Wilson. Absant : None. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 21st, 1921 , read and anoroved as read . F_rther Consideration of Pro test s-Pr000sed Improvement of :MI Street , Resolution of In- tention No . 399 . UOLAI a motion by Wilson, seconded by Willow , further, action in regard to 'orntests oresented against the improvement of M Street , as covered by Re:;olation of Intention No . 399 , was laid ovar until the regular meeting of the Gnuncil to be held on IYia.rch 14t: , 1921 , by the following vote: Ayes : Baufctimari,Gilchri s t,Hiriman,Houg4'iam,Renf ru ,Wi.11cr, ,Pinson. Nays : None. PI�r eot :None. Permit to Connect with Sewer. Uu,on e motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , Mrs . Mattie Bayer wns granted oemission to connect with. the City Sewer,, her re idence being situated on the south half of tiie east half of Villa Lot "V" , in the Lowell Addition to the City of Bakersfield, fur a C-. --i:i a.de Cati on of 6.5. 00 ;,e.' year, by the follgiiing vote : Ayes : Bau�;timsar, ,;i_1et��rist,Houhhar=:,�enfro ,Wil.low,Plilson. Nays:Hinman. Absent : None. Cortte,npla* --d Revision of Or- dinance Regulating Second- hand Stores. Mr . Klein or the 9uel.fare Commission, again anneared before t'ne Council it regard to revising '.:re existini, Ordinanr..e reFlilating t'ie conducting of secondhand establishments so t.,a L it will be necessary in future, tint all secondhand furniture , bedding ca:,-.)ets, clot."r i.ir, etc . , be thoroughly d: sinfect.ed when out-chased by Sec ) zd- hand Deglprs grid before being offered for sale or exchange , and coon a by Hougham , seconded. by Willow , the City Attorney was in- etructed to investigate the matter and if the Ordinance does not 642 MV February 20th , 1921 ( Continued. ) provide for this at the nreoent time , to nave the rbove aro - visions incorporated in the OrdinFnce. Proposed Closing of L Street between lUn Street and Truxtun Avernne , and Alley Through Block 311 . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the City At,torney was instructed to oreoare the necessary instruments to :Nose L Street from IGth Street to �ruxt.:ui Avenue , and the Alley running easterly and westerly through Block 311, this anti on being taken to comply iLh the reu zest of the Beard of Education who recently Purchased Block 311 to be used for Play Ground narposes. Request, to Repair Colorado .AnartTn-nt House , Mr, C . N . Sears appeared before the Council and requested that nermi.ssion be jrented to allow the owner of the Colorado Apartment House on 19th 3troet, near Q. Street , to place a roof on the building recently damaged by fire , and u.on a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist , Mr. Sears was instructed to take the matter up with the Buildin7 Insoectar . Permit Granted to Collect Rathish . U un a motion by Renfro , seconded by Ho gham, W. H. Adams was granted permission to collect and haul ruhotsh . Ref.urd of 'rofessilnal License Fees. Unon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Gilchrist, the following parties were granted refund ,+ 2u of ,�,c> . '10 each to covdr license fees erroneously collected: E. F. Brittan, Atty at Law. Lr. T.M.McNamara, Phys . & FurF . J . C . Martin , Real Estate , F. J . Gandry , Phys . & Surgeon . T. M. McNamara , Atty. at Law, Hotel Permits Granted,. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded oy Baughman , the following narties were granted r,ermi ::sion to conduct and m.Qn- tain. hotels. °attie ; . Smith, Hotel St .Re7is , 1105,, -19th Street . TAary Carlson, The Occidental Hotel, 1?20-19th Street. Jesselyn Thomas , The Bakersfield Hotel , 1202-19t.h Street . MS,487 15abr;lars 2S-ti I , 1921. , (Gc;ntinued, ) 643 Permit. Granted Atct:iron, Topeka A- Santa Fe '3ai.lwe,y Comnany to Construct , Onerete and fdain- tair, :-"—Jr Tra-k. INon a. motion b., Hougha-n, seconded b•,', Willow, permission was gre.nted the Atchl ;on, Topeka Sc Santa Fe Railway Company, its Successors or RprionF; , ti-e ri Fbt to con.struct , ocerate,, and main- t s. a s-Clur track along Fifteenth Street and across 0 Street in the City of Bakersfield as shown on Blue Print on file in the office of the City Clerk . Certified List of Candidates for Council and School Board, Ft ted by the Clerk . A certified list showing the names of tha candidates to be voted upon at. the Municipal Nominating Election to be held on March 29rd, 1921 , for the C,)uncil and School Beard, were failed by the Clerk and upon a motion by Hoeg7ham, seconded by BaiW.hman, sr'*ne was ordered acre^=ted and placed on file. The c�rididates nresenting their petitions were as follows : Same of Candidates . Office t,o be Filled . Term of Office . 1 . R . L. Davis C,),i tic Ilman (First Ward) Two Years. 2 . Chas . A. Griffith Councilman ( First Ward) Two Years. 3. Pi . J . Carlisle Councilman ( Second. rdard) Two Years . 4. E . S Gnrrett. Counc- il.man ( Second Ward) Two Years. 5. Tay A. Hinman Councilman ( Second 'Narl ) Two Years . 6 . E. ? . Davis Co�inci-lman (Third Ward) Two Years . 7. E. L. Willow Councilman ( Third Ward ) Two Years. R. Chas . A . Hare Councilman ( Foorth Ward) Two Years . 9. W. Renfro Councilman ' Foi:rth 'Hard) Two Years . 10. !11 T" . Proctor Councilman ( Fifth Wurd) Two Years . 11 . Lee31ie S. 'Zohi:json Councilman (Fifth Ward) Toro "ears. 12. W . G . SyIvesi"'L' Councilman (Fifth Ward) Two Years . 13 . E. L. HogFhs,m Coirncalman ( Sixth Ward ) Two Years . 14. ? . L. Tr?irk er Cclincilman ( Sixth Ward ) Two Years . 15 . H . G. Hsrlloss Coun.-ilman ( Seventh Ward ) Two Years . l6 . H. H . Smit:h Councilman ( Sever_th Ward) Two Years. 17. Geo . 7ii, ls�on Councilman ( Seventh Ward ) Two Years. le. J . Frur,t. Plember Hoard of Education Four Years . 19. Elizabetr- Hare Member Board of Education Four Years . 20 . fvl9e 114cClu.re Safford Me,,,ber Board of Education Four Years, Adopt. ior: of Resolution Ac - centing Deed for a 20 fnot Strip of Land on North Baker Strut. Jnon a motiori by Hougham, seconded by Baughman , Resolution aeceptintr, Deed to the W. "J feet of Block 11 , in the: Bernard Addition to the City of Bakersfield , from the :"ecurity Trust Co. , to be used 644 February 28th, 1921 ( Gant. ) as a 1:ablic highway, was adopted as re-d by i,:,:e followingz, vote : Ay es: Baughman,Gilchri st ,Hinman,tiouF�a�n , "tanfro ,Vdillow ,Wi"Icon. Nays : None. Absent: None . Adoption of Ordinance No . 77, New Series. Uncn a motion b.1 Willmq , seconded by Wilson, v^rdinance No . 77, New Series , entitled: "A.? J3DLiV,0TCE AI&NDING SECTION 2 OF O-iDINANCE NO . 23 NLil SE'YIE , ENT PLED: "AN J'"DINANCE REG- "IATING THE; BVS INESS OF OPERATING VEi'ICLES FOR HI'iE : MAKING THE. VIOLATION HE nJF A MISDF,LEANOR %,.tiD P'tOVIDING A PE-MALTY THLIEFOItE, AND REPEALI%r, 0'i^ TIAJCE:: NOS . ?')1 , P941 AND 370" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Ba°slhman ,Gilchrist ,Ninman , hou�am, nerfro ,Willow ,Alil ori . Nays : None . Absent : None. Adontion of Ordinpince No. 7S, New "eries. Upon a motion by Hoaj;�:am, seconded by Gilchrist, Or- dinance No . 78 vew `-ries , entitled: "AN ORDl , t;X CL AMENDING SI;BDIVISI'JN ( c ) CF SECTION 19 )F ORDNANCE NO . Sb NEW SE!-:IES, E1,'PITLED "AN O3DINANCE ZEGIJLATILG Ai,D I'71'.iNICIPAL LICENSES: P`k,.` CRIBING HOW AND BY WHOM LICE21"n ',`. ALL BE OB- TAINED: 1,1AKING THE VIOLATION HEREOF A MISDEMEANOR AND P2E- r^tIBING A PENALTY iLiEF:' , A""P i'uPEALING ORDININCES NOS . 36 ,, 38, 40 and 41 NZii SERIFS ," AIM ADDING A NEW `:UBDIVISION P:3 SAID 4ECTIJN TO BE NU149r,-LED AND KNOWN AS S'JBDIVI:'ION ( e ); was adopted as read by the following vote: A,ye,s : BaughmRn ,Gilchrist ,Hinman , HoukhRT, , ienfro ,Willow,Wi1son. 14ays :N,ne. Absent : None. Petition to Restrain Underwood Dairy from Comoleting Corral and Installing Rtack in Same. A netition signed by 26 residents on Fnrrest and Cherry Streats , near Oleander Avenue, requesting that the Underwood Dairy be restrained from comol.e.ting the construction of 8 stock and feeding. stable on A residence lot in their U848? 64� February 28th , 1921 ( Continued . ) neiihborhood , was read +.o the Council , and upon a motion by Houghsm, seconded by Baughman, a Committee of two Councilmen was instructed to irtre: tigate in conjunction with the Health Officer , and report their, findings to tJ1e Council . The Mayor. aonointed Councilmen Hougham and Baughman on this Committee , Permission Granted to re- locate Electric Siff , Tnon a motion by 10oltham, Fecnnded by Ba',tgYpnan , the Clark Sweet Shop was given nermission to move electric display sign from its -resent location at lIl7-lath St,rPot to their new location at 1.9`%E Chester Avenue , the work to be done under tiie supervision of the Building Inspector. Snn Joaquin Light & ,Power Corp. and Pacific. Teleohone & TelP- granh Co . Instructed to Remove Overhend wires. 'ikon a motion by V,illow , ;seconded by Hougham, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the San Joaquin Light & Power Corn, rand the 'Pacific "eleohona Telegrarh Co . , to have all overhead wire, removed on 20th Street between 'V and V Streets . Allowance of Claims ?c Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Vdllow , seconded by Hoogham , claims as audited by the Finance Committee and r,my rolls as authorized by the heads of Denart.r,ents, were allowed and the Auditor was in- structed to draw warr'a.r;t>; cn t.ha Treasurer t.c cover samr:. rer-m9.r;: i,=, Civen to Private Tndzviduals to Pave ?ortir,rr. (:f Alley in Block 2B2 . T'non a motir.n by Houj-he.m, seconded by Gilchrir. t. , C. D. 3"c'NI, and J , 7J. Mah,)n P;rre granted oermftar- ion to crave that portion of the Alley in Bio�k 282. whicY: abuts. their _ rnnerty in that Block . Lindt;re!n Fmol.oyed to C, d.ify and C,,mz;l et.e the Arrange- ment f Ordinance:, T no n a mo+ ion ,y ^enfrr. , seconded by Baughman , Yrs. Lindgren was =irgared for ape month ' s I 'l.me to comnlete codificaticrr of Ordi - T1911NIS and to have them printed in book form, it beinc �uTderstood t f, ;,he; i :. t- do no other work daring this time . Kern ��ounty Boar-3 _.f Sur,r_rvisors �:aq,ae� !`-ed to Levy Tax on Suburb; ii Sew,:: : Di atri-ct.s . T�,on a r,;;tier_ by EIoaghr�m, seconded by Pillow , the City Clerk 646 Feb:°)ia is 2F.th, 19'''_ ( Cor_t inued ? . ir.54ruc t.ed t<) reciuert the Kr, rn L ainIy Roa "^fa of line 1°vi sorA to levy on nrnr)erty* owned .in ;')uhrrrban Sew-,!, District No . 1 , a. tax of "':148. eP , and 144.94 , on owners of .r,)r„ rt-, in sir r„rbv= n Fewer District No . 2 , for thF fiscc+l -Yeas iyzi -^),P, t1)e Hbove arrounts being the i�ro rat.a dun from. owner: of real estate in t.!,ese two Districts flor the redemrt.ion of Sewer Bondi rind tiie _nkeen and maintenance of the Sewer Ad,journmen'. . Unon a motion by ;pillow, seconded by Bauglnrxn, the meetinp- adjourned. Gfit 1.'_ ✓ t- U1 t t ay or t City of Ba]rPrFli.eld, Cat if 2 orn:i a.. ATTi ",T: City Clerk and Ex- fficM Clerk of the Council of Ue City of Bakers - field, California. 7, 64"7 i ::r tl e ref ills m,;r'ti 1 1 of tr'e City of Bakersfield, CAI iforniu . Iel.d i !A r-- Counci] Char be, of the Cite H Fie l Pt eight C) ° .','1 n{`L; i' E 1.!fz T`C�I n•.�- , LC':�1 , Gilchrist ,Hirimpr) ,R(In fre,'oil Iow Wilson. Ao son t. : Bpugrman . Minute: of the I' ;i-ular n-Petint, of "F;th, 1(d11 , reed and e onroved cs reAd . Onenir.p Bide- for ar;,_,csed Imrlrovement. of -niolt Avenue , Resolution of Tn+,enticn No , livon a mct icn by B!i].lc,w, seconded by '�iourc�ham , all bids rE!ceived for the r;Io`^r,sPd imr;roverr.ert -)i a rorti,ri of '.Trio-. Avenue coverer; by of Trltentior No . 3c,6, were e�ublicly opened , r-y""min"d Ard i'PclarEd. fol.lowiTr wepa received: 'Or'.StrLiCt.7ii 1l Cl:' , r`lpr'P'7 F` cld `)`. � T .r XiTr,.,-,t,E;I,S G . P;. .' reIlt;iSs Pn(J h. ^"hvfer, of Fresno , olacPd A. bid of � nr:roeirnpfely !21 :`.ciohti�tn of Resolution. Hvr� rdin- Contract to Valley ^,or,str,loti7ll C�:, . '3esol,ltic.r. OF rrtEtn',irn Nn 3CFa . '1-cn A motion I,7 by Gilchi4Pi , ..,i, r - the contract, to t he Vnl Iry Const.riletion C�) . to f :r,•I cvs O BriPl r_ nort i.oiu, of TI-niOn Lver.ue.. , ss ^.°lOWn in ' esol.ut.inr Of ' 1 Q 'O . i`'� ... W rt c o I,!,;T)to,l A C r'F;.q r '-y ,.,t=. F,yes : Cil-hr•l : t,i�lY''.P,ltall ,�`�i�l o-jl olll ,`.".P.rif r o ,�'11ltOPr ,TfJt1PU11. ir_ri(J' +-Jor, of Re Eolutioll �rderinv Ct nstruct ioll Cc rPwer'-, - `'ewer District No . 41 , 'resolution of �,nten`ion N,^, . 4ri1 . Thee: btailp° ti,: irle Ft, to ear - rst.> ur ��l 1 _on afairi5t 'ham . rn �re;i c: n'- t ruction of ,;«i ir, r Die t.ri rt knt�wr. vF, ; Pwer Di3trint. Nye , 41 TnvE'C'ed by ;e:-,:lut.ion cf Tntemtion No . 4-11 , prIvI l,` bePli CrP.PE!nt.E'Ct, W)Or, A mOt.iOrt hlY :1 � louti - . . hjj7hf,m, "ec(inrle(l by V, P 1 '`0 !'TTCNT IN F PT -,IC 407vll /? °SEW R' III It ... L ,. �';y :' ,7 H,(r ., '�'.I'I r.1S)° . WAS Pd Or'te,d Sp 648 Wnh 70 , 1991 ( Continved . ) rend by tNI Pollnwinv vote : Ajes: Cilchript, Finman, no 1111 ew Wi ? von . %ays0nne, is e n4,: Bp,.�rjkmnn. Adontion of Ordinnnoe NoM , New 7prier , Cron p motion By I i 11 mv , seconded by Boughnm, Ord! - since No , 79 , New 7eries , w,,titled: W "KLINANCE AMUDIVC, MEMON 14 IF �IDTTATCE NO . 4E W V nVVY rNTITLED "AN ORDINANCE qVGULATING - h 1 5rMS7 Of MN ERM77 , T)rfLr,R7 , MY DvALM AND jJNK WILMOT : WAYING 10 VICLATIM KXWOF A .:TDWKAN37 A.D 14WIDTHC A . YAVY I 0. v%F:1 AND RMALING. ORMANCLS %V . 540, 351 , TF7 in! M ." wks ndortef Ps read by the following vote : Ayes : Gil chri Ft Knmmn,Pouvhpm , 90M no,111 1 nr,Wilscr UnysKonQ. Pbs"nt0suehmnn. Adooticn of 7esplutior Ac - ceoting Dead to ;rooerty jr, Block 215, for Park Puraosem. ,rio,n, " rrot ion by '!(: igham , seconded by billow, 49po- lution accenting F-pni rkez-ip and wheroby Ine Ye fn County Und Yrrmn; nonv-Py LY the City of Bakelyfield all of 00 unstarly 17. 55 Popt of Sock 21b, Sr, the City of B-hepsf1pid , to he used for nsrk -nrqnves , Mn r Rdonted gy read , by tha followinp vote , and the Andifor wq; &Kvicte" to issue Fi wkprant in the rum =05P.00 in rRylant for this real putpLa . AMM : Bnurhman. As, -t ion or 7psalation Ac- ce';tirk. `"ronnt nr 7"M Estate from Any Mrl? Fox , for Pari, "urnoyes , Vy WMam , -eoon0cd by 7,.eso- in' iin Scointin; ply": f P Maj . : 0 ! Nnd TI 7 wr4 f-It , jr, Block 225, from � qy 7tpl* Fox. W to iccd for Pat? ouvnoser, Wns ndopted as raqv Oy the follavirF vote : Aye 6 : Gil OEM s t, Vinmnn, FouNhnm jenf r , Ti I ! ov; , Xil soll . ynys : yone . Aboent : bwupbmap . 649 March 7th, 1921 {Continued. ? All streets end Alleys, Ordered Closed in Stark ?ark . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by willow, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary Resolutions to close all streets and alleys within that tract of land to be known as Stark Park. Request to Dedicate Land for Opening 21st Street . Upon b, motion by Hougham, seconded by willow, the City Engineer was instructed to obtain from Mr. H. Jewett, if oossible, a -Deed to land adjoining Stark Park onthe north, in order that 21st Street may be opened east to Union Avenue . Deoartment. Reports Accepted for February , 1921 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, reports submitted ;by heads of Departments showing monies' collected and deposited with the City Treasurer during the month of February, 19211 were accented and ordered placed on file . Acceptance of City Treasurer 's Financial Report, 1921. Upon a motion by willow , seconded by HougIiam, :the City Treasurer 's Financial Report for the month of February, 192.1, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims . Upon a motion.-by Willow, seconded by Hougham, ,claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Request for Donation for Childrens "' Day Nursery.` A petition presented by a Committee of the Executives of the Childrens ' Day Nursery, requesting that the Council donate to them $150.00, the amount paid for City License by Carnival showing in the City from February 21st, to; 27th, ; inelusi.ve, was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Willow, same' was ordered placed on file . Letter from Parent-Teacher c Assn. Relative to Recent Action of Council in Regard to Carnivals. A ' communication received from the City Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations , exnressing their assurances of ee 650 March 7th, 1921 (Continued.) apnreciation for the action taken by the Council recently in increasing the license fees to be exacted from Carnivals in future, was read, and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, same was ordered -placed on file. Request from Parent-Teacher Associations to Change Nara of Stark Park. A request presented by the Bakersfield City Federa- tion of Parent-Teacher Associations, rec,uesting that the Council reconsider their action in naming that piece of land on Nineteenth Street, Stark Park, was presented, and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, the petition was de- nied by the following vote: Ayes :Hou.gham,Renfro,Willow,Wilson. Nays: Gilchrist ,Hinman. Absent :Baughman. Proposed. Formation of Sewer District in Block 200, Bakers- field formerly Kern. In compliance with a petition signed by seven proper- ty owners in Block 200, in that portion of the City, formerly called Kern, requesting that Sewers be constructed. through; that Block, upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, the City Engineer was instructed. to prepare plans and specifi- cations for this work. Action of Council on Proposed Assembly Bills Nos. 230 & '231. A communication from the League of California Muni- cipalities, requesting that the Council go on record resmect- ing proposed Assembly Bills Nos . 230 and 231 ,' now mending in the Legislature, was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Wilson, the City Attorney was instruct- ed to draft a suitable Resolution protesting against the pass- age of these Bills. Petition from Patrolman S. T. Lynn for full Month's Salary . A petition presented by former Patrolman S.T.Lynn, requesting a full month' s salary for the month of February, .1921, he having been discharged during that month, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, same was ordered placed on file. March 7th, 1921 ( Continued. ) 6 T Vehicle Stand Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, J. R. Pounds was granted nermissi'on to stand rent car at 1-914-20th Street. ?ermission Granted Mrs .Kate Harwood to Connect with City P�ewer, < Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, Mrs . Kate Harwood was given nermission to connect her residence ''with the City Sewer, her prooerty being located on the northeast corner of L Street and Brundage Lane, at an annual rental of $5.00 per year, the work to: be done under the supervision of the City Engineer,. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes ;Gilchrist,Hougham, ?enf ro.Willow,Jai l so n. Nay a:Hinman. Absent:Baughman. Proposed' Revision of Section of License Ordinance Covering Tent .`shows, etc. Upon a 'motion by Hougham, Seconded by Willow, the City Attorney was instructed to amend existing Ordinance so that repu- table shows can play it the City without ,having to pay an un- reasonable license fee . Proposed Improvement of G Street between '20th &-21st Streets. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Willow, ;the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and snecifications ' for the pro-oosed improvement of G` Street between 20th and 21st Streets , Willits to be used for the paving. Permission Granted the Quaker- lene Oil Co . to' Erect:4 Signs. Upon' motion by Willow , seconded by Gilchrist , the - Quakerlene Oil Co . was granted permission to erect a! row of four signs , 6E feet east of H Street , between 18th Street and the Alley running easterly and westerly through Block P44 . Refund of Professional License Fees 'Upon a motion by Hougham,,; seconded by Gilchrist , the following parties were granted refund of. $P5.00 each to cove license fees erroneously collected: A.T.Lightner,Real Estate . F.P-.Cremer,Contractor. 652 March 7th, 1921 (Continued. ) Adjoarn men t. Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, the meeting adjourned. yor, bf the City of Bakersfield, l a,i'fornia. ATTEST : City Clerk and Ex- fic!o Clerk of the 'Council of the Citq of Bakers- field, California. Bakersfield , California, March 14 , 1921. 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 14th, '1921 . Pre sent: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman,lougham Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Absentts None Minutes of the regular meeting of,March 7th, 1921 , read and approved as read'. `Opening Bids, Proposed Im- provement of Twenty-;sixth St. Resolution of Intention No .400. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, all bids received to cover proposed improvement of a portion of Twenty-sixth Street , as outlined in 4solution of Intention No. 400, we re; publicly opened, examined and declared.. Matter of Awarding Contract for Proposed Improvement of 26th Street , Laid Over. Bid placed by the Valley Construction Company, proposing to do improvement work on certain portions of 26th Street, as out- lined in Resolution of Intention No. 400, at a cost of ,*10,327.14, was read to the, Council , and after some discussion, upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, action on this matter was deferred for one week by the following vote Ayes: Hinman,Hougham,Willow,Wilson. Nags:Baughman,'Gilchrist,Renfro . Absents None. Protest Allowed Against Pro - -posed Improvement of M Street. , Resolution of Intention No.i99. This being the time set to further consider protests : and objections presented against the proposed improvement of certain portions of M Street , as outlined in Resolution of Intention; No.399, upon a motion by Wilson, seconded by Willow, protest was allowed and further proceedings ordered discontinued, by the following vote- Ayes: G i 1 chri at,Hinman,Hougham,Wil low ,Wilson. Nay s: Baug hman,Re of ro.. Absent:None. Prorosed Improvement of Union Avenue, Oak and Sumner Streets . _ Mr. L. D. Blodgett, of the Committee appointed: by the Civic 654 March 14th, 1921 (Continued.. ) Commercial Association to investigate ways end means of im- proving Union Avenue , Oak and Sumner Streets , appeared before the Council and outlined to them plans relative to the improve- ment of the above-mentioned: highways, and extended to the Council an invitation to meet with the Kern County Board of Supervisors and a Committee from the Civic Commercial Associa- tion, at a luncheon to be held at noon, at the Tegeler Hotel - on March 21st, to discuss plans relative to the proposed im- orovements, and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, the invitation extended, was accepted. Removal of Overhead. Wires . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Baughman, previous action of the Council relative to .the removal of overhead wires on 20th Street between Rand V Streets, was amended and. the Companies maintaining the poles and wires along said Street, - were instructed toremove only the overhead wires within the limits of the proposed oark site. Request for Fire Hydrant. A verbal petition was presented to the Council asking that a fire hydrant be placed in the Alley running through Block 45 of that portion of the City formerly called Kern, between Sacramento and Sonora -Streets, and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, the matter was referred to the City Manager. Adoption of Resolution of Intentions No: 402. Upon a motion by Hough am, seconded by Willow, Resolu- tion of Intention No. 402, entitled- "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION PROPERTY TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC L STRr.ET FROM THE SOUTHERLY/LIKE OF TRUXTUN AVENUE TO THE NORTHERLY PROPERTY LINE OF 16th STREET AND `IO CLOSE THE ALLEY RUNNING EAST I Y AND WESTERLY THR3IJGH BLOCK 311 FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF L STREET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF M STREET , IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Aye s:Baughman,Gil christ,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,Willow ,Wilson. Na.ys:None. Absent: None: Marchl4th, 1921, ( Continued. ) 655 Failure of Passage of Amend- of Ordinance No .55 New Series, Regulating Theatres 'and Shows. A proposed Ordinance amending' Subdivision "B of Section 19 of Ordinance No . 55 New Series , and re-^ealing section l of Ordinance ' - No . 76 New Series, regulating the conducting of-open air theatres or tent shows . was read to the Council and it was moved by Hougham seconded by Gilchrist, that same be not adopted. - Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes :Baughman,Gilchrist Ninman,Eougham. Nays:Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Absent:None. Adoption of Election -rocla mat *.on for Nominating Election March 22nd, ', 1921 . Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Willow, Election Proclamation as prepared by the City' Attorney calling a 'nominating- election for Tuesday, ;March 2Pnd„ 1921 , for nomination of City Councilmen, City Board of Education, designating polling places , election officers, and all other provisions_ necessary for the calling of said election, was approved. Fixing of Salaries of Election Officers and Rent of Polling Places . Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Baugnm, ;the salaries to be paid election officers officiating at the nominating Election to be held on March 22nd, 1921 , and the General, Election to be held on Aloril 12th, - 1921 , was fixed at $10.00, and the rent of polling places to be used at these elections was also fixed at $10.00 Rooming House Permits Granted, Upon a motion ,by Baughman, seconded by Willow, the follow- ing parties were granted permission to maintain and conduct hotels and rooming houses: Albert Martin, National Hotel , 633 Humboldt Street. Mrs . S,E.Simmons , The Santa Fe Rooms , 1504 F Street . Permission Granted to Handle Salvage- and Junk. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Willow, 'Sam Gordon was granted. permission to deal` in salvage and Junk at 506 Grove Street. 656 March 14, =1921 ( Continued. ) Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upo n_ a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro, the follow ing parties were granted. permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: August Ariey & J.P .Martinto , 1201-19th Street. Tom Westfall, 1814 M Street. Refund of Personal Property Taxes for 1920. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, Mrs. F.J.Hardman was granted a refund of $11. 69 to cover payment of 1920 personal property taxes erroneously collected. Permit Granted to Suspend Electric Sign. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, J .L. Bruce was granted permission to suspend a Southern California Automobile Club and Buick Service Sign over the, sidewalk at the Bruce Garage , located at 'I-Prd Street and Chester Avenue, the work to be performed in compliance with orovisions of existing sign Ordinance and under the supervision of the Build, irg Inspector-. Acceptance of Invitation Civic Commercial Asrociation. An invitation presented. by the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association inviting the Council , as a body, to be the guests of the Board of Directors of the Civic Commercial Assobiation, at a noon-day lunchepn to,.1 be held March 16th, at the Tegeler Hotel, to listen to an address by Mr. F.H.Olmstead, Hydraulic Engineer, in regard to water supoly and facilities, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, same was accepted. Vehicle Stand Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman, the following parties were granted permission to stand automobile rent cars at places specified: A. E. Howard, 40 ' N.of HE Cor.19th P_ H Streets. Geo.Peskoras & Tom Chiros , 1912 K Street . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a. motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, claims march 14th, 1921 (Continued. ) 65 as audited by the Finance Committee, and pay rolls as authorised by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Request from Moose Lodge for Donation for Child- ren 's Day Nursery. ( A request presented by the local Moose Lodge, for a donation of $150,00, for the City Day Nursery, was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, the Mayor was re- gested to appoint a committee to investigate the financial condi- tion of the Ch..ildren 's Day Nursery and report their findings to the Council. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Wilson, Hougham, and Baughman. Proposed Opening of Alley Through Hirshfelde Tract. Uoon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist, the City Attorney was instructed to start condemnation proceedings to ac- quire Lot 34 of the Hirshfelde Tract , to be used for the opening of an Alley running westerly from H Street and to provide for the costs to be borne by the owners of the prooerties benefitted. Adjournment. Uoon a motion by Vdillow, seconded by Hougham, the meeting adjourned. o of the City of Bakersfield, Califo=da ATTEST, City Clerk and Ex-of io Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California, 658 Bakersfield, California , hiarch 21, 1921. 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 21st , 1921. Present : Baughman,Gilchris't,Hinman,Renfro,WilIow ,TilsOn. Absent :Hougham. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 14th, 1921 , read and approved as read., Instructions to Re-advertise for Bids for Proposed Improvement of 26th Street, Resolution of In- tention No. 40V This being the time set to further re-consider'bid placed by the Valley Construction Co. for proposed improvement of 26th Street , as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 400, the Coun- cil proceeded to hear verbal protest from the majority of prop- erty owners in the District sought to be improved, against the acceptance of the bid placed , and upon a motion by Willow, see- onded, by Wilson, all bids were rejected and the City Clerk was ordered to re-advertise for bids , April 1.8th, 1921 , being the time fixed when new bids shall be received. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes :Baughman ,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Renfro ,Willow,Yiilson. Nays :None. Abserit:F ougham. Contract Entered into Between the City of Bakersfield and Olmsted & Gillelen, Re Municipal Water Supgly. A letter from the Board of Directors of the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, recommending that the City Coun- cil consider entering into negotiations with competent engineers for the purpose of having a surrey made and ultimately to call an election relative to the taking over or the present water Companies and making the needed improvements to present water facilities , was read to t-ie Council, after which, the Council was addressed by fir. F. H. Olmsted of the firm of Olmsted. Gillelen, Civil engineers , in which he proposed to enter into a contract with the City to handle the necessarj, work. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman , the Mayor was au- thorized to sign the contract. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:Baughmar.,Gilchri st,Hinmar.,Fenfro,lllillow,Wilson. '?ays:None. Absent: Hougham. 1tS�87 es59 March 21st , 1921 (Continued. ) Adoption of Plans and. Specifications , Sewer District No . 42 . Upon a motion by Renfro , Seconded by Willow, Resolution en- titled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS SE'W R DISTRICT NO .42 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIE7D" , was adopted as read by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes :Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Renfro ,Willow,Wilson. Nays: None. Absent :Hougham. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 405 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfrp , Resolution of Intention No . 403, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CON- STRUCT A SEWER IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 42" , IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist,Hirawn.,Renfro,Willow,Wilson. ,- Nays :None . Absent:Ho,2t enam. Adoption of Plans and Specifications , Sewer Dis- trict No . 43 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , Resolution_ entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS SEWER DIS- TRICT NO . 43 IN THE; CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes :Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman ,Renf ro ,?trillow,Wilson. Nays :None. Absent:Aough.am. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 404. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT A SEWER IN A DIS- TRICT KNOWN AS "SEWIR DISTRICT NO . 43" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes:Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Renfro,Willow,Wilson, Nays: Nons. Absent:Hougham. 660 March 21st , 1921 ( Continued. ) Vehicle Stand Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Wilson, the follow- ing vehicle stand hermits were granted: W. G. James, 40 ft . S. of SE Cor . 19th & L Streets . J. B. Engle , 2026 Chester Avenue . C . F. Ball, 2105 Chester `'`venue . Sixty Day 's Time Extension Granted to Complete Improvement Street District No. 63. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by ',Dillow, the Valley Construction Co. was granted an extension of 60 day 's time to complete contract covering improvement of Street Dis- trict No. 63. Refund of Professional License Fees . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the fol- lowing parties were granted refund. of 025.00 each to cover license fees erroneously collected: C.D.Brown, Contractor. Ethel M.Neff,Physician . reo.Buchner, Phys .& Surgeon. C. E. Pryor, Dentist. W. I .Burney,DA t st R.B.Rees . Phys .& Surgeon. Bugh. S. Jewett., Real Estate. C.H.Rempel,Contractor. C.F.Walters , Dentist. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renf ro,claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Paimi.t, Granted n. C . Jewett to Anne,' vi.th City SeSr✓or . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, F. C. Jewett was granted permission to connect with the City Pain Outfall. fewer at the southwesterly corner of the intersection of Brun- dage Lane with Union Avenue, at an annual rental of 6,5. 00. Permission granted by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman,Gilchrist,Renfro,Villow ,Wilson. Nay s:Hinman Absent:Bougham. Approval of Map Showing Sub- division of Block 11, Be rd Add- ition, to be known as 0 Knoll . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman, mar, submitted showing a Subdivision of Block 1.1 , Bernard. Addition, March 2.1st , 1921 (Continued. ) 6611 to the City of Bakersfield to be known as let' Knoll , was approved. Proposed Opening of 21st Street to Union Avenue. A letter from the Jewett Land Co ; relative to the proposed opening of' 21st Street, east to Union Avenue, was read to the Coun- cil, and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , same was ordered placed on file. Proposed Donation to Children 's Day Nursery. It was moved by Renfro , that a donation of $150 .00 be given to the Children'z Day Nursery , this being the amount of license fee paid by the last Carnival showing in the City. 1Vfr. Renfro , then withdrew his motion. Children's Day Nursery Committee Granted Further Time for Investigation. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, the committee of Councilmen instructed to investigate the financial condition of the Children 's Day Nursery, were granted one further week for investigation. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, the meeting adjourned.. JvA � yorq of the City of BakersPield,California. ATT���' City Clerk and Ex ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. 662 Bakersfield,California, March 28,1921 . Minutes of th.e 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 28th, 1921. Present: Baughnman,Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,wi.11ow. Absent:Wilson. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 21st , 1921 , read and anproved as read. Opening Bids , Sewer District. No. 41 , Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , all bids presented to cover proposed improvement of Sewer District No. 41 , as covered by Resolution of Intention No , 401, were pub- licly opened, examined and declared. Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract to Stroud Bros. for Improvement of Sewer District No. 41. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , Resolution Awarding Contract for improvement of Sewer District No, 41 , as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 401. , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman,Gil chris t,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro ,'F,rillow . Nays: None . Absent:Wilson. Refusal to Re-consider Adoption of Ordinance No . 78, New Series . It was moved by willow, seconded by Renfro, that Ordi- nance No . 78 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB- DIVISION ( c ) OF SECTICN 19 OF ORDINANCD NO. 55 NEW SERIES , EN- TITLED "AN 0 DINANCE RtGULATING AND IP,FPOSING MUNICIPAL LICENSES: PRESCRIBING HOOT AND BY TH OM LICENSES SHALL BE OBTAINED: MAKING THE VIOLATION HEREOF P_ AiIISDELEANOR AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY THEREFOR, AND tEPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 3e, 38, 40 and 41 NEW SERIES" , and ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION TO "AID SECTION TO BE NUMBERED AND KNOWN AS SUB DIVISTON (e )" , be reconsidered. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayess: Renfro ,hillow . Nays :Baughman,Gilch riot ,Hc:zgham, Declined to Vote:Himnan Absent:Wilson, 663 March 28th, 1921 ( Cont inued. 1 Petition to Open and Improve Eighteenth Street Fran Strom-et. to Union Ave nue . A petition signed by residents of the C-ity Bake sfield, requestirig that the Council tale the necessai steps to open 16th. Street from 2 Street to Union Avenue , and to improve same after being opened, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham seconded by Willow, the petition was referred to the City Engineer for information relative to the number of front feet represented„ Request to Participate in Advertising Kern County during Convention of Elks at LosAngeles in July. Mr. Rollin Laird appeared before the Council and ' advised them that the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are to hold their National Convention at Los Angeles during July, 1921 , and asked their opinion as to whether the City should be repre- sented in a float in the parade to be held during said week, for advertising purposes, Ti-con a motion by Willow , seconded by Baughman, the Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of three to investigate the matter and report their findings to the Co:ancil at their next regular meeting. The Mayor appointed Willow, ' Hougham, and Renfro . Auditor Authorized to Issue Warrants to Election Of- ficers and Owners of Polling Places-Nominating Election, March 22nd., 1_92l . Upo.i a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman , the City Auditor was authorized to issue warrants in the spun of $10.00 each to officers serving on the Elect.i.on Boards March 22, 1921 , and also warrants to owners of the individual polling places used on that date . Ado pti on of Ordinance No . 60 New Series. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, ,Ordinance ;iN?o. 80 New cries , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.2.45, Fr ENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO .167, CREATING AND CONSOLIDATING THE OFFICES OF' SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS AND CITY ENGINEER, DE- FINING THE DUTIES AND FIXIiNG THE CC,w.PENSATION THEREOF'" was adopted 664 march 28, 1921 (Continued. ) as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baulaman ,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham,Rerero,Willow. Nays:jone . Absent:Wilso-n. Proposed Crdinance making Rate of Police Judge t200.00, Effective June 1st , 1921 . An ordinance proposing to fix the salary of the Police Judge at .1200.00 ner month, effective June lst , 1921 , was read to the Council and upon a notion by Hougham, seconded by Gil- chriet, same was laid on the table by the following vote- Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Houjnam,Rerfrb , Nays:Willau . Absent :Wilson. Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, G.Consani and L. Banducci were granted oermission to conduct and maintain the Europa Hotel at 2024 L Street. Soft Drink Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Baughman, oermission was granted the following parties to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: Albert Martin, 633 Humboldt Street . Laurence Westley Oldfield, 1329 -19th Street . Richard Cole , 2018 Chester Avenue . Application Placed by A.E. Howard for Vehicle Stand Denied. Upon a notion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, applica- tion placed by A. E. Howard to stand rent car at 1927 Chester Avenue, was denied by the following vote: Ayes : Bauoaman,Gil chri st Hougham,Renf ro,Willorv. Nays:Hinman. Absent:Wilson. Stage Stand Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , E.M.Burner was granted permission to stand' automobile stage at 1919 Chester Avenue . March ?P. , 1921 ( Continued. } 665 Refund of ,?rofessional License Fees, Upon 6. motion by Widow , seconded. by Renfro , the following parties were granted refund of $25. 000' each to cover license fees erroneously collected; Fred L. Gribble , Contractor . F. I . 11illigan, Contractor. L.W.Harris, Contractor. Shirk,Anderson,&,Faulkner, Real Estate . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , claims as audited by the Finance CoimrdttEre , and pay rolls as authorized by the Leads of Departments, were allowed and the Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Approval of Assessment Diagram-Street District No.64. Upor a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , assessment diagram of Street District No . 64,. was approved as submitted by the City Engineer. Canvass of Nominating Election Returns . Upon a motion bl/ Willow, seconded by Hougham, returns of the ',Nominating Election of Miarch 22nd, 1921 , were ordered canvassed., with the ollowing results: .Counc i 1me P. Ls_t Ward School Board. Davis 258 J.L.Pros t 408 Griffith 371 Elizabeth Hare 256 Mae McClure Safford 361 2nd Ward. Carlisle 386 J . L. Frost 424 Garrett 176 Elizabeth Hare 327 Hinman 152 Mae Safford 382 3rd Ward. Davis 124 J. L. Frost 13" Tillow 164 Elizabeth Hare 124 Mae McClure Safford 122 4th Ward. Hare 264 J. L. Frost 311 Renfro 260 Elizabeth Hare 292 Mae McClure Safford 208 I)th Ward. Proctor 54 J. L. Frost 147 Robinson 211 Elizabeth Hare . 197 Sylvester 40 Mae McClure Safford ilj� 6th Ward. Fougham. 264 JI .L.Froqt 275 Rinker 170 Elizabet''T 300 mae McClure Safford. 159 7th Ward.. Harness 49 J . L. Frost 208 Smith IT 164 Elizabeth are 196 Wilson 154 Mae 'McClure Safford 161 (166 March 28, 1921 ( Continued. ) Candidates for Council from Six Wards Declared Elected, Upon a lotion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, the following were declared elected as members of the Council, they having received the highest and majority of votes cast in their respec- tive Wards : Ward No. 1 . Griffith. Ward No . 5. Robinson. Ward No. 2. Carlisle , Ward No . 6. Hougham. Ward No . 3. Willow. Ward No . 4. hare . J. L. Frost and Elizabeth Hare Declared Elected to Places on School Board. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, J. L. Frost and. Elizabeth Hare were declared elected to the School Board for the ensuing four years , they having received the highest number of votes cast, as follows : J . L. Frost 1910 Elizabeth Hare 1696 Mae McClure Safford 1517 Approval of Election Proclamation Calling Genera] Election for An ri.l 12 th, 1?7 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman, Election Proclamation calling a general election for April 12th , 1921 , for the purpose of bonding an election in the Seventh Ward, was unproved as submitted by the City Attorney. New Shower Bath Ordered Installed in Fire House No . 1. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, the City Manager was instructed to have the old shower bath removed in Fire House No . 1 , and to have a new one installed. Adjournment . Upon a motion by Willow, seoor.ded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned. Qh�awrofhEGof P.akersfield , California. ATTEST: _,��4 _ _. y City Clerk and Ex�-offic o Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. 67 Bakersfield, California, A-oril 4th, 1921. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield., California , held in the Council Clamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , April 4th, 1921. Present: Gilchrist;Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,willow. Absent:Baughman ,wilson. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 28th, 1921 , read and approved ax read. Protest Against Closing Jewett Lane „ Upon a motion by Ilougham, seconded by Willow, the City Manager was instructed to appear before the Kern County Board of Supervisors at ten o 'clock A.M. , April llth, 1921 , and at that time. enter protest in behalf c ':r,e Council against the proposed closing of Jewett Lane . Rooming House Permits Granted.. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, the following parties were given permission to conduct and maintain hotels and rooming houses: J.A.Donaldson,The Majestic Hotel, 1925 Chester Avenue. L. A. Voll, The Euclid Hotel , 1926 I Street ., Bahneman & Shupp, Savoy Hotel, 1823 I Street . fro . Annif Houston, 2206 M Street. Rooming House Applicat! ,^ Denied. Upon a motion by Vougham, seconded by willow, application placed by Ji_mi Vernacebio, to conduct the Monaco Rooms, at 1926 L Street , Yps denied. Soft Drink Establishments Granted Permits . Upon a notion by Hougham, seconded by willow, the following parties were gr<r tad permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments : Rheu A. Hastin, 615 Sumner Ttr^et . G.C_onsani & L. Banducci. , 2024 L Street. John. Usher, 1919 K Street. Pool Ynom Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by willow, Ed Reagan was granted permission to conduct a pool room at, 903 Baker Street. Permission Granted to Collect Rubbish. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro , David Akers 66 April 4th, 1921 , (Continued. ) was granted permission to collect and haul rubbish . Refund of 1920 Real Taxes. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro , application placed by Louis T. Thompson for refund of $23 .20 to cover pay- ment of 1920 real taxes erroneously paid, was granted and the City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to cover . Reports of Department Heads, March, 1920. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, reports submitted by heads of Deoartraents showing monies collected du.rinE the month of March, 1921, were accepted and ordered placed on file. City Treasurer's Financial Report , March,. 1921 . Upon a. motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, the Treasurer's financial report for the month of March, 1921 , was accepted and ordered placed on file . Invitation from California. Real Estate Association to Attend Meeting at Oakland. A letter written by Mr. Fred Reed, President of the Califs vi.a Real Est .'.v s, a requesting°V that a rep- resentative of the Tax Payers be sent to Oakland to attend a meeting at that, place on April 8th & 9th, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, V. Van Riper, City Assessor, was instructed to attend the meeting. Invitation to Attend Power Site Meeting at Fresno. A letter written by E. I . Feemster, of Visalia, asking that a representative be sent to attend a meeting to be held on April 6th, at Fresno , to perfect plans for mutual protection against the acquisition of the available power sites by Cities located outside of the San Joaquin Valley , ,a.s read to the Coun- cil, and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the City Attorney was instructed to attend the meeting, MA8I �j April 4th, 1921 . (Continued. ) 669 9 Resolution of Civic Commercial Association Regarding Tracts of Land Out- side the City. A resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Civic Commercial Association opposing the offering of small tracts of land for sale to the public outside of the City , but adjoining same, unless such tracts are provided with suitable sanitation, and other adequate facilities , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded. by willow, same was ordered placed on file. Protest Against. the Practice of City Firemen Painting Fire Houses . A communication from the Kern County Building Trades Council protesting against the City Firemen painting the Fire Houses in the City and requesting that the Council order this work to be done in future by regular union painters, was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist the letter was ordered placed on file. i Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, Claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor was in- structed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Proposed opening and Im- orovement of 18th Street . The City Engineer reported that the petition placed to open and improve 18th Street from Q Street to Union Avenue , was signed' by pasties owning 1364 front feet out of a total of 3906 front feet, or a per tentage of 35.4, and upon a motion by willow, seconded by Renfro, the petition was ordered placed on file . Report of Mrs . Lindgren Relative to Revision and Codi- fication of Existing Ordinances. Mrs . Lindgren appeared before the Council and outlined. her idea of how the existing Ordinances should be arranged in book form, and upon a motion by willow, seconded by Renfro , the Council accepted the p' an as submitted. 670 April 4th , lA?l I( Conti.nued. ) City Clerk Ordered to Call for Bids for Printing Ordinances . Upon a motion by Hough,am, seconded by Renfro, the City Clerk was ord^red to advertise for bids for printing in book form, the existing Ordinances as arranged by Mrs. Lindgren, he to use his own judgment as to the number required. Adjournment , Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro , the meet- ing adjourned.. "ayo of the City of Bakersfield,-- Cal fornia. ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-o. _ icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. K8187 1 Bakersfield, California , April llth, 19A. 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 llth, 1921 . Present: Baughman,Gil chris t,Flinman,Hougham,Renfro ,Tillow . Absent :Wilson. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 4th , 1921 , read and aooroved as read. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction, Sewer District No . 42, Resolution of Intention No . 403 . This being the time set to hear protests or objections against construction of sewer in Sewer District No. 42, as out- lined in Resolution of Intention No . 403, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Hougham, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO. 42" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD% was adopted as read by the following vote Ayes:Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman ,Hougham,Renf ro,Willow . Nays: None . Absent:Wilson. Permit Granted to String Banner Across Chester Avenue. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, Mr. L. Manning, representing the California State Motor Patrolmen, was granted per- mission to suspend a banner across 19th Street from the Southern Hotel to the Hopkins Building , advertising motorcycle races. Donation to American Legion. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the Frank S. Reynolds Post No . 26, American Legion, was donated the sum of $3500.00, which is the amount of the license fee paid by them to conduct Carnival, and the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to the above mentioned body for this amount. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman,Gilchrist,Hinman,Renfro , Willow . Nay a:Ho ugh am. Absent :Wilson. April llth, 1921 . (Continued. ) Invitation to Attend Conference and Banquet, San Joaquin Real Estate Association. Mr. T. W. McManus , of the Kern County Real Estate Board appeared before the Council and extended the then , an invita- tion to attend a conference and banquet to be given by the San Joaquin Real Estate Association, on Sett zber 16th, and upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, the invi- tation was accepted. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the fol- lowing oarties were granted permission to conduct and main- tain rooming houses: Richard Spicola, Smartt Apts. , 1715-18th Street. Fred Rossi , The Monaco Hotel, 1325-20th Street & 1926 L Street. Mrs . Ella Lombard, The Ardmore Hotel, 1921 I Street. Permits Granted to Conduct Soft Drink Establishments . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the fol- lowing parties were given permission to conduct soft drink establishments: J. A.SLininger,1919 K Street. Fred Rossi, 1928 L Street. G. H. Whitaker, 2629 Chester Ave . D. Gottardo , 1925 L Street . Pool Room Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro, D. Gottordo was granted permission to conduct a pool room at 1925 L Street. Adoption of Resolution Abandoning Proceedings , Sewer District No. 43 . Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Willow, Reso- lution entitled: "RESOLUTION ABANDONING ALL PROCEEDINGS TAKEN IN THE MATTER OF THE IMPROVRAENTS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS SEWER DISTRICT NO . 43 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, RESCINDING EACH AND EVE72Y ACTION TAKEN AND REPEALING EACH AND ALL RESOLU- TIONS HERETOFORE ADOPTED IN SAID M TTEF, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gi lchris t,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro ,Willow. Nays: None. Absent :Wilson. RS-48' 6'7� April llth, 1921 (Continued. ) Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications , Sewer District, No . 43. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Baughman, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS SEWER DISTRICT NO. 43 IN THE CITY OF BAK ERSFIE LD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham.Renfro,Wil.low. Nays:None. Absent:Wilson. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 405. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Baugh man, Resolution of Intention No . 405 , entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CON- STRUCT A SEWER IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 431f IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman,Gilch ris t,Hinman,Houg ham,Renfro ,Willow. Nays ;None. Absent:Wilson. Adoption of Plans and Specifi- cations , Sewer District #44. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Baughman, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 44" IN THE CITY OF BAKER SFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Baughman,Gilchris t,Hinman,Hougham,Renf ro,Willow. Nays: None. Absent :Wilson. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 406 . Upon a motion by Bau giman, seconded by Willow, Resolution of Intention No . 406 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT SEWERS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 44" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIEL D" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Baugh man,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,Willow. Nays: None . Absent :Wilson. 6 @ April. llth, 1921 ( Continued. ) Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 407 . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, Resolution of Intention No. 407 , entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO OPEN AN ALLEY 25 FEET WIDE ALONG THE TESTE71Y END OF BLOCK 27 OF THE HIRSHFELD TRACT IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLANCHE STREET AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTE?LY THROUGH BLOCKS 25026 and 27, OF SAID TRACT" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman,Gil christ,Hinman ,Hough am,Renfro ,Willow. Nays: None . Absent :Wilson. Petition to Change Name of Chester Avenue to Broadway . A petition signed by a large number of owners of prop- arty on Chester Avenue, petitioning the Council to adopt an Ordinance changing the name of Chester Avenue to Broadway, was read to the Council, and upon a motion bNr Hougham, seconded by Baughman , the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to investigate the matter and report their findings to the Council at their next regular meeting . The Mayor appointed Councilmen Willow, Gilchrist, and Hougham. Allowance of Claims . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Approval of Assessment Diagram Street District No . 63 . Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Renfro, assess- ment diagram covering Street District No. 63, was approved as submitted by the City Engineer . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow , s econded by Renfro , the meet- ing adjourned. ATTEST• > ay r o the City of Bakersfield, California. City Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield , California . N8�8� Bakersfield , California, April 18, 1921. 675 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of tYr City of Bakersfield , California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , April 18th, 1921 . Due to the absence of Mayor Hinman , upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, Councilman Hougham took the chair as presiding officer. Present:Baughman ,Gil(hrist, Hougham, Renfro , Willow,Wilson. Absent :Hinman. Minutes of the regular meeting of April llth, 1921 , read and approved as read. At this time Mayor Hinman made his appearance and took the chair. Opening Sealed Proposals for Improvement of 26th Street, Re- solution of Intention No. 400. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow , all bids re- ceived to cover proposed improvement of Street District No . 72, as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 400 , were publicly opened, examined and declared. The following bids were received: L. Fred/Gribble , $9634.77. Valley Construction Co . M9869.66. Contract Awarded to Fred L. Gribble . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, resolution awarding contract to Fred L. Gribble, for proposed improvement of Street District No . 72, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 400, was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes:Baughman,Gilch rist,Hinman,Hougnam,Renfro ,Willow ,Wilson. Nays: None. Absent : None . Proposed Charging of Name of Chester Avenue . Councilmen Willow, Hougham, and Gilchrist , of the Committee annointed to investigate the advisability of changing the name of Chester Avenue to that of Broadway, submitted individual reports , and it was moved by Gilchrist , seconded by Baughman, that no further action be taken by the present Board. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes:Baughman,Gilchrist,Willow. Nays:Hinman ,Hougham,Renf ro ,Wilson. Absent: None . 6 7q, April 18th, 1921 (Continued. ) Seventh Ward General Election Returns of April 12 , Canvassed. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist , the re- turns of the General Election held on April 12th, 1921, in the Seventh Ward, were ordered canvassed with the following result: H. H . Smith, 242 Votes. G. E, Wilson, 238 Votes. H. H. Smith Declared Elected as Councilman for the Seventh Ward. Upon a motion by Baughman , seconded by Hougham, H.H. Smith was declared elected as Councilman to represent the Seventh Ward for the next two years , he having received a majority of all votes cast. Adoption of Ordinance No. 81 , New Series . Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Baughman, Ordi - nance No. 81 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF THAT CERTAIN STRhhT NAMED CHESTER AVENUE TO THE NAME OF BROADWAY" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Baizghman,Gilchrist,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,Willow,Wilson. Nays: None. Absent: None . Auditor Authorized to Issue Warrants for $"10.00 Each to Election Officers and Owner of Polling Place, General Election April 12th. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the City Auditor was instructed to issue warrants in the sum of $10.00 each to election officers serving at the general election held in the Seventh Ward on April 12th, 1921, and also a warrant for $10.00 to owner of Polling place in this Ward. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, claims as audited by the Finance Committee , and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments, were allowed, and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Adoption of Ordinance No . 82 New Series . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , Ordinance No . 82 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION April 18th, 1921 (Continued. ) 677 (b) OF SECTION 19 OF ORDINANCE NO . 55 NEW SERIES ENTITLED, "AN OR- DINANCE REGULATING AND IMPOSING MUNICIPAL LICENSES: PRESCRIBING HOW AND BY WHOM LICENSES SHALL BE OBTAINED: MAKING THE VIOLATIONS HEREOF A MISDEMEANOR AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY THEREFOR, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 36, 38, 40 and 41 NEW SERIES" : ALSO REPEALING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO . 78 NEW SERIES" , was adopted as read by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Baughman,Gilchrist ,Renfro ,Viillow,Wilson. Nays: Hinman, Hougham. Absent : None. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hougham, the following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain rooming houses: Mrs. Ida A. Standeford, The Boston Rooms, 1424-19th Street . W. F. Alberts, The Midland Rooms, 1322-19th Street. C .E.Darlin & W.H.Williamson, Tegeler Rooms . Permits Granted to Conduct Soft Drink Establishments . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , the following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink stands : Umberto Martini , 1931 L Street. P . L. Vaughan, 2007 Chester Avenue . At this time Mr. Baughman retired. Adoption of Resolution Making Certain Real Property a Portion of East Truxtun Avenue , and naming same"East Truxtun Avenue ." Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , Resolution en- titled: "A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY A PORTION OF EAST TRUXTUN AVENUE AND NAMING SAID PROPERTY EAST iRUXTUN AVENUE" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Gilchrist, Hinman,Hougham ,Renfro,Willow ,Wilson. Nays: None . Absent: Baughman. Mayor Authorized to Sign Agreement to Improve Certain Portions of Eighteenth and Other Streets . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Wilson, the Mayor was instructed to sign an agreement with Fred Nighbert covering the 678 April 16th, 1921 (Continued. ) improvement of Streets adjoining Jastro Park . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:Gilchrist ,Hougham,Renfro ,Willow , Wilson. Nays:Hinman. Absent: Baughman . Confirmation of Weed Reports as Submitted by Street Superintendent . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , report sub- mitted by Street Superintendent showing assessments against individual pieces of property for removing weeds , in compliance with Resolution adopted by the Council on June 7th, 1920, was confirmed. Upon a motion by Willows econded by Renfro, report submitted by Street Superintendent showing assessments against individual pieces of property for removing weeds , in compli- ance with Resolution adopted by the Council on June 28th, 1920 , was confirmed. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , report sub- mitted by Street -)uperintendent showing assessments against individual pieces of oroperty for removing weeds, in compliance with Resolution adopted by the Council on July 26th, 1920. Permit Granted to Connect with Outfall Sewer. Upon a motion by Gilchrist , seconded by Willow, J. S. Stevens was g^anted permission to make connection with City under supervision of the City Engineer, sewer at 101 L Street/by the following vote: Ayes: Gilchrist, Hougham, Willow, Wilson. Nays:Hinman,Renfro. Absent: Baughman . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow , the meeting adjourned. ayoN of the City of Bakersfield , Ca] if ornia. ATTEST: City Cleric and Ex-offIdio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California, April 25th, 1921 . 679 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 25th, 1921 . Present :Baughman,Gilchrist ,Hinman,Hougham,Renfro,Wi1low. Absent:Wilson. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 18th, 1921 , read and approved as read. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by willow, seconded by Hougham, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Baughman, seconded by Willow, Mrs. J. n Heady was granted permission to conduct and maintain the Fabian Rooms at 710 Humboldt Street . Permits Granted to Conduct Soft Drink Establishments. Upon a motion by pillow, seconded by Baughman, the following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: Roy Koehn, 1923 Chester Avenue. A. W. Habecker, 1127-19th Street. Refund of 1920-21 Real Taxes Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow , Mary E. Carlock was granted refund of $9.24, taxes paid for year 1920-21 on strip of grope rty in Block 316 deeded to the City for alley purposes , and the Auditor was instructed to ussie a warrant to Mrs . Carlock for this amount . Memorial Day Lxercises . A communication written by the Committee on Memorial Day Services , from the various patriotic Associations of the City requesting that the Council send representatives to a meeting to be held on May 6th, 1921, for the purpose of discussing plans for a fitting observance of Memorial Day , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, the invitation was accepted. 680 'aril 25th, 1921 ( Continued. ) Letters of Commendation and Protest on Change of Name of Chester Avenue . A few letters , some commending and others protesting against the action of the Council in passing an Ordinance changing the name of Chester Avenue to that of Broadway, were read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Baughman, same were ordered placed on f ile. Petition to Eliminate South Half of Block 271 from Present Fire Limits . A petition signed by owners of all the property in the South Half of Block 271, petitioning the Council to eliminate said half of Block from the present fire limits , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Gilchrist, the matter was referred to the Fire Chief for investigation and recommendation. Proposed resolution Accepting Conveyance of Certain Sewers . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Renfro, Resolution proposing to accept the conveyance from the Williams Bros , of certain sewers , was referred to the City Engineer for inves- tigation and recommendation. Acceptance of Certified Ac- countant 's Report. Report submitted by Walter K. Mitchell, Certified Pub- ) ic Accountant , covering the semi-annual audit of the accounts of the City for the first half of the present fiscal year, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, same was accepted and instructions issued to make the necessary changes as outlined in the report. Approval of Man Showing the Casa Loma Acres, Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hougham, Map showing a subdivision of the SW4 of the SW-'' of the SE4 of Section 5, Township 30 South , Range 28 East, to be known as Casa Loma Acres , was approved by the Council . The work of the outgoing Council now having been com- pleted, the new Council was duly installed. R818' ��,� April 25th, 1921 (Continued. ) Councilman Hare Temporary Chairman . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Willow, Mr. Hare took the chair as temporary presiding officer. Councilman Hougham Appointed Mayor. Mr. Robinson placed in nomination Mr. Hougham for the position of permanent presiding officer and Mayor of the City. Nomination seconded by Mr. Hare . Councilman Hougham was appointed Mayor by the following vote : Ayes:All . Nays: None . Absent: None. Appointment of City Manager. After having been placed in nomination by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Hare , Mr. F. S. Benson was duly appointed to the position of City Manager by the following vote: Ayes : All . Nayes: None Absent:None. Acceptance of Resignation of W. P. Gri jalva, City Attorney. Written resignation tendered by W. P . Grijalva as City Attorney, to become effective May 1st , 1921, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, same was accepted. Appointment of Clerk, Auditor and Assessor. Mr. Carlisle placed in nomination V. Van Riper to the positions of Clerk, Auditor and Assessor . Nomination seconded by Mr. Willow. Mr. V. Var. Riper was appointed Clerk, Auditor and Assessor by the following vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None . Absent : None. Apnointment of City Attorney. Mr . Robinson placed in nomination Jackson Mahon as City Attorney. Nomination seconded by Mr. Griffith. Mr. Mahon was appointed by the following vote: Ayes: All. Nays: None . Absent: None. Appointment of City Treasurer. Mr. Griffith placed in nomination A. W. Robison as City Treasurer. Mr. Robinson seconded the nomination. Mr. Robison was appointed Treasurer by the following vote : Ayes: All . Nays : None. Absent:None. 682 April 25th, 1921 ( Continued. ) Appointment, of Finance Committee. The Mayor at this time an pointed Councilmen Smith, Robinson and Hare as the Finance Committee. Request for Donation. A letter written by Mr. L. D. Blodgett , representative of theExecutive Committee of the San Joaquin Valley Association for the preservation of power and water rights , requesting that the Council appropriate �6125. 00 to be used to help defray the expense of securing legal services in prenaring a pro- test to be presented to the Federal Power Commission, against the granting to the City of Los Angeles their request for water rights in the Sierra Nevada Mountains , was read by the Council , and due to having no fund available for this purpose , upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, the communication was ordered laid on the table . Adoption of Ordinance No . 23, New Series. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, Ordinance No . e3 New Series , providing that the salary of the Police Judge , effective June lst, 1921, be fixed at �200.00, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle, Griffith, Hare , Houghem ,Robinson,Willow . Nays:Smith. Absent : None. Roberts Revised Rules of Order Adopted for Council Proceedings. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, Roberts Revised Rules of Order was adopted as the rules governing Council proceedings. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hare, the meeting adjourned , /V Mayor of the Cit3� f Bakersfield, California, !' ATTEST: City Clerk and E�'officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California . N8�8� Bakersfield, California , May 2nd, 1921 . 683 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California , held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , May 2nd, 1921 . Present: Carlisle , Griffith, Hare , Hougham,Robinson,Smith, Willow. Absent :None. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 25th, 1921 , read and ap:)roved as read. Opening Bids, Sewer District No . 42. This being the time set to open sealed bids submitted, cover- ing installation of sewers in Sewer District No. 42 , upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Valley Con- struction Co . , Sewer Dist- rict No. 42.. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hare , Resolution award- ing contract for the installation of sewers in Sewer District No . 42 to the Valley Construction Co . their bid being the lowest re- sponsible bid, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays :None. Absent:None. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Sewers in District No . 43. This being the time to hear protests or objections against the proposed installation of sewers in District No . 43, as covered by Resolution of Intention No. 405 and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF' A SEWER IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 43" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIEIi:) " was adopted as readby the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith ,Willow . Nays : None. Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution Ordering the Construction of Sewers in District No . 44. This being the time to hear protests or objections against the proposed installation of sewers in District No . 44, as covered (1,84 May 2nd, 1921 (Continued. ) by Resolution of Intention No . 406, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by willow , seconded by Griffith, Reso- lution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ShrVERS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 44" IN THE CITY OF BAKESFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinso n,Smith,Willow. Nays : None. Absent : None . Removal of Overhead Telephone Wires in Stark Park. Mr. Gross of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. appeared before the Council and requested information in regard to the proposed situation of the Lake in the new Park so that under- ground wires could be installed in the proper place , and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare the matter was laid over for the present time . Proposed Formation of Sewer District. Mr . Phil Collins aopeared before the Council and request- ed that steps be taken to form a Sewer District to embrace property lying between Eighth and Eleventh Streets and P & Q Streets . Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Robinson, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifica- tions covering the formation of a sewer district in this sec- tion of the City , after consultation with the Health Officer as to what area should be included. Adoption of Ordinance No. 84, New Series. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, Ordinance No. 84 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO . 34 NEW SERIES ENTITLED "AN ORDNANCE CREATING 'IlIE: OFFICE OF CLERK OF THE POLICE COURT OF THE CITY d; BAKERSFIELD , PRO - VIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES G THE CLERK" was adooted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare, Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays : None. Absent: None . N8487 685 may 2nd, 1921 (Continued. ) Adoption of Ordinance No . 85 New Series . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hare , Ordinance No . 85 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO . 402 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE EAST SIDE CANAL AS THE SAME IS CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED IN AND THRJUGH THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays:None . Absent: None. Ado pt ion of Resolution Accepting Conveyance of Sewers from Williams Brothers . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded bu Robinson, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CJIWEYANCE CONTAINED IN BILL OF SALE WHEREIN THOS .C .,"JILLIAAS , FAIRFAX WILLIAMSAND J.R.WILLIAMS CONVEY CERTAIN SEWERS TO THE CITY OF BAKEHSFIELD FOR PUBLIC SEWERS" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Npys : None. Absent : None. Petition to Charge Fire Limits Denied. This being the time set to further consider the petition placed by owners of properties in the South Half of Block 271 , in regard to the elimination of that half Block from the fire limits , upon a motion by Willow , s econded by Carlisle , the petition was denied. Soft Drink Establishment Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments : C . H. Ehlers , 800 Baker Street. Victor E. & Florence A. Twedell , 1611-19th Street . S . Inez Mendez , 715 Baker Street . Application for Soft Drink Establishment Denied. Upon a motion by Hare , seconded by Robinson, application placed by W. A. Bextel asking for permission to conduct a soft F86 May 2nd, 1921 (Continued. ) drink establishment at 709 Sumner StreRt was denied. Permit To Collect Rubbish . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith, M.M.Stephens was granted permission to collect and haul rubbish . Acceptance of Surety Bonds . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , the fol- lowing Surety Bonds were accepted and ordered placed on file: F. S. Benson City Manager $5000.00 V. Van Riper City Clerk 1000.00 V. Van Riper City Auditor 1000. 00 V. Van Riper City Assessor 5000. 00 A. W . Robison City Treasurer 40000.00 J. H. Mahon City Attorney 1000.00 T. W. Dupes City Building Inso, 100C,00 W. H. Thomas Police Judge 1000.00 Acceptance of Monthly Reports. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hare , reports sub- mitted by the heads of Departments showing monies collected and deposited with the Treasurer during the month of Aoril , 1921 , were accented and ordered placed on file . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls. Uoon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , claims as audited by the Finance Committee, and pay rolls as author- ized by the beads of Departments , were allowed, and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Free Camp Grounds Turned Over to Civic Commercial Asso- ciation for Operation. A communication written by Mr. L. D. Blodgett, Secre- tary of the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, request- ing that the City turn over the free camp grounds to the Asso - ciation for operation, was read to the Council and upon a mo- tion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the offer was accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. Council Invited to Listen to an Address by Mr. John McLaren, Commissioner of Parks , San Fran- cisco, Calif. A letter written by Mr. Blodgett of the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association inviting the Council to listen to an address by Mr. John McLaren, Commissioner of Parks , �tS�,87 �j May 2nd , 1921 ( Continued. ) "v eR�y of the City of San Francisco , to be given on May loth , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the invitation was accented. Approval of Mao of Sub- division to be Known as River View . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hare , map of a sub- division of the NE4 of the NE-r, , and the East 8 feet of the NW-1 of the NE of Section 13 , Township 29 south , Range 27 East , M.D.A.$ M to be known as River View, was approved. Popointment of Representatives to Memorial Day Meeting. Mayor Hougham anooir_ted Councilmen Carlisle and Robinson as a Committee from the Council to act in conjunction with the Committees from the several patriotic associations in regard to formation of plans for suitable Memorial Day exercises Letter of Thanks to Mr .E.A.Klein for Flowers Presented. Upon a motion by Hare , seconded by Robinson, the City Clerk was instructed to address a letter of thanks to Mr. Klein for his kindness in sending to the Council a bouquet of flowers on April 28th. Donation. of Two Hundred Dollars Toward Expenses of Kiddie Camp. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith , a donation of $200.00 was made toward the expenses to be incurred by the Kiddie Camp, and the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in this amount after the first of the next fiscal year. Appointment of Welfare Commission. After having been nominated by the Councilmen from the re- spective Wards , upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, the appointments of the following ladies and gentlemen as Welfare Com- missioners were confirmed. Ward No. 1. Mrs. Delma M. Chamberlain, 1013 Niles Street. Ward No. 2. Mrs. Mae McClure Safford, 519 Niles Street . Ward. No. 3, P. Pasquini, 20th & 0 Streets . Ward No. 4 . Mrs. Richard Apsley 2026-21st Street. Ward No . 5. W. H . Hill, 2309-18th Street. Ward No. 6. Theron Childs 635 A Street . Ward No . 7. H. C. Harness 8th & R Streets . `38s, May 2nd , 1921 (Continued. ) Petition to Narrow Dracena Street West of Oleander Avenue . A petition signed by owners of 3011 feet of frontage on Dracena Street west of Oleander Avenue , requesting the Council to take the necessary steps to have Dracena Street narrowed from 822 feet to 66 feet, to agree with the width of this Street east of Oleander Avenue , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare the matter was referred to the Street Sunerintendent for investigation and recommenda- tion, he to submit his findings to the Council at their next regular meeting. Committee Appointed to In- vestigate Condition of Fire Ap- paratus . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three Councilmen to in- vestigate the condition of the Fire equipment and report their findings to the Council. The Mayor apoointed Councilmen Smith, Hare and Willow as the Committee . Adjournment . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the meet- ing adjourned. Mayor of t he City of Bakeifield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-of cio Cle rk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California . N:8�8? �jp Bakersfield , California , May 9th,1921 "o 9 Minutes of the regular meeting.* of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California , held in the Council Chamber of tre City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , 'nay 9th, 1921 . Present: Carlisle,Gri£fith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Absent : None . Minutes of the regular meeting of May 2nd, 1921 , read and approved as read. Donation to Congregational Church. 'Ir. Tom Burke aryl Mr. C . A. Barlow appeared before t:ne Coun- cil and requested that a donation be granted to help defray the ex- penses of entertaining visiting delegates to the Congregational Church Convention. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, s donation of $200.00 was allowed. and the Auditor instructed to issue a warrant subsequent to July lst , 1921 . Investigation Regarding Public Ownership of Water Sites . A Resolution adopted by the City Commissioners of Sacramento favoring initiative action at the next General State Election, in regard to public ownership of water and power sites , as outlined in Senate Bill No . 397, which recently failed to be adopted in the State Assembly, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Hare seconded by Willow , the Mayor was instructed to appoint a Committee to investigate the advisability of passing a. similar Resolution. The Mayor aonointed Councilmen Hare , Griffith and Smith. Pool Room Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, Javaras & Mulkey were granted permission to conduct a Pool Room at 901 Baker Street. Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: Javaras & Mulkey, 901 Baker Street . C . J. Polston, 709 Sumner Street. Petition to Narrow Pine Street from Chester Lane to Palm Street Denied. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hare , petition presented 119"' May 9th, 1921 , (Continued. ) by property owners requesting that Pine Street be narrowed from its present width to 64 feet, from Chester Lane to Palm Street., was denied. Petition to Narrow Dracena Street West of Oleander Avenue , Denied. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, petition oresented by property owners asking to have Dracena Street narrowed west of Oleander Avenue , was denied. Formation of Sewer District. A communication from the City Health Officer, P .J. Cuneo, recommending that a Sewer District be formed to include all of Blocks 8 and 19, and such portions of Blocks ? and 28, Bernard Addition as are within the limits of the City , and also that a District be formed to include all of Villa Lots A, B, G and H, and Blocks 9-16-33 and 40 Lowell Addition, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifi- cations for the formation of a Sewer District as recommended by Dr. Cuneo . Adoption of Resolution Regarding Water and Power Sites . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , Resolution addressed to the Federal Power Commission at Washington D. C. , favoring the holding of the hearings at some point on the West Coast, in connection with the Los Angeles Water & Power filings in the Sierra-Nevada Mountains , was adopted by the following vote , and the City Attorney was in- structed to draft a suitable Resolution and forward copies of same to the proper parties. Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None . ?eeting of Ptste Irrigation Assn, and League of Califor- nia Municipalities at Sacra- mento Regarding Conservation of Water Resources. A communication from the League of California Municipalities advising that a joint conference of the State Irrigation Association and the League of California Munici- palities , was to be held at Sacramento on Fibiday , May 20 , 19210 May 9th, 1921 ( Continued. ) 69$' for the purpose of consideration of the conservation of the water resources of the State and asking that a delegate be sent to attend the meeting, was read to the council and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , the City Attorney was instructed to address a communication to the League advising that in the opinion of the Council it, was not deemed necessary to send a representative , but that the Council was in favor of this movement. Adoption of Resolution Protesting Against Excessive Railroad Rates . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hare, Resolution en- titled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PROTESTING AGAINST THE ADVANCE IN FREIGHT RATES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE INTERSTATE CONL4hRCE COMMISSION THROUGH THE PASSAGE OF THE TRANSPORTATIJN ACT OF 1920 PASSED SY CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Acceptance of Treasurer's Financial Renort for April, 1921 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the City Treasurer's Financial report for the month of April , 1921, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Resolution Transferring Operation of Camp Grounds to Civic Commercial As- sociation. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare , Resolution entitled: "`=iESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF "THE CIIY FREE AUTO CAMP GR) UNd' FROM 'ML CITY OF BAKERSFIELD TO THL BAKERSFIELD CIVIC COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Ordinance No . 86 New Series . Upon a motion by Hare , seconded by Smith, Ordinance No . 86 New Series entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 C ORDINANCE 692 2 May 9th, 1921 (Continued. ) NO. 42 NEP SERIES , ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF SELLING, SERVING, OR OTHERTRISE DISPOSING OF SOFT DRINKS, NON- ALCOHOLIC AND NON-INTOXICATING LIQUORS: REQUIRING A PERMIT THERE- FORE: .MAKING THE VIOLATION HEREOF A MISDEMEANOR r, ND PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None . Absent: None. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , claims as audited by the Finance Uommittee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Calling for Bids for Galvanized Iron Pipe. Upon a motion by Robinson, steconded by Griffith, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise inviting sealed proposals to corrugated furnish 335 feet of 42 inch/galvanized iron pipe . Valley Construction Co . Instructed to Install Culverts . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, the Valley Construction Co . was instructed to install 42 inch culverts across Union Avenue and Grove Streets , the work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Re-consideration of Action Relative to Elimination of South Half of Block 271 from the Fire Limits . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, former action of the Council denying, petition to eliminate the South half of Block 271 from the existing fire limits, was recon- sidered by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,RObinson,Smith. Nays :Hare,Houghem ,Willow. Absent : None . Proposed Change of Fire Limits . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the Mayor was requested to apooint a Committee of three to investigate the advisability of changing the existing fire limits , they to report their findings to the City Attorney who is to prepare an Ordinance K8a�8� May 9th, 1921 (Continued. ) 693 in conformity with their recommendations and submit same to the Council at their next regular ❑r,eting. The Mayor anoointed Councilmen Robinson, Carlisle and Willow . Adjournment . U-pon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, the meeting adjourned. ayor of the i� ty of kersfield, California Attest: City Clerk and Ex-offzcio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California . 694 9akersf; eld, Cal ifornia , May 1C, 1.921 . Minute;' ,f the ret.: lar• ir.ee-tine of thfi Ucuncil of the City of Bakersfield, California , ir the Co,;:nci1 Chsmber of the City Hall At eight, O 'c1c,ck P .M . , ?d y 1C' tri , ] P I Present : Carlisle ,Griffith ,Hare,HoapbAm ,' obinsor. ,"mitkr ,WiIlow . Absent ; None . Minutes of t.t- e reFalar r,eet. in�T f May 9th, 19P1 , read and annrovad rs read , Oner.ing Foaled Pro-losals to Furni-Yi 335 Feet of 42 In. Ga1VAni7ed Iron Pine , This heirpr tJ; e time set to or.pn sealed rronosals or bids to furnisr the City with 335 feet of 42 inch corrugated , galvan- ized iron ripe. , unon a -rotion by Wi-IIor, , seconded by Griff'itb, the h i c submi.t.ted to furnish t.his, material was oublicly onerred , examined and declared . Award of Cjr.*,r•ac' to California Corrugated Culvert Ccmnany to Furnish 335 Feet of dine. Bid suhmitt.ed by tl-e Cal tfcr,ria Corrufrated Culvert Co . nr•oposirur to furnie+tr 335 feet of 42 inc?; ricek for .,1c.85. C,5, F.C .B. , We . herkcfley or Lo Ht, ,e. '.es , being- the, only ni) (1 best bid sutfriltted, unor a i,ction by Willow , seconded by Griffith the contract. was Awarded the above me.lit ioned firm t.o furnish the material by the following vote : A?Tet' : Carl isle ,Griffith Has'e,no�trTi�r , PC)ti'1r:SOt;,Fmittl,UJlllow , Nays,, ; None . Absent, : None . ?ronosed Purchase of Pror>erty , Block P32, Mr, Chas. CoY,ri Anr)� ared before the C.^.,ncil and netition- ed that body t,o refund to him nart of 'he taxes raid or. the easterly 2P fret of Lot 4 , Bln,l, 23" , this :ltrin of ) arid having beer, occunied by imnro-vement,s belorvir,F to tY;e City Fire Pe- cartment . Mr . Cot:ri was 1r,structpd to oresert a hill for rental of tl-�is etrin amountinf, to the sill- naid by Mr. Colin for taxes on :, sme for the year 1920, and urron 4 moticn by Robinson , sec- onded 1-y 7JIl.low , the Mayor was requested to anpoint a committee of three to confer with Mr, Cohn with a view to the or•obable purchase of this niece of nronerty, Adjoining Enpine House No , l. or the east . The Mayor annointed Councilmen Willow , };are nod K8�8� May 16th, 1921 ( Continued) 1395 Rocmiry Howse Permits Granted . Dion n :notion l-,y Carlisle , seconded by Willow , the following nartier were granted nermission to conduct, and maintain rooming honTes : Jhon Brunero „ The ?lantier Hotel , 631 Humboldt Street.. Mrs. .' .H .Heady and Mrs. Lula Brady , The Baker Rooms, 710 Baker Street . Soft Drink Permits Granted . Thor, a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, the following narties were granted nermission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments : Jhon Brunero , 6.31 Humboldt. Street . M. Payer , 723 Hrunboldt, Street. R. V. Richard, 1129-1?th Street Acoyntarce of Surety Bonds. Unon a motion by Robinson , seconded by Carlisle, Surety Bonds in the s-un of Two Thousand Dollars 02000.00) each . bonding P . C . Taylor , Assistant Chief of Police , and Dean R. Hurley , Chief Denuty Assessor, were accented and ordered -laced on file . Adorti.on of Ordinance No . R7 , New Verles . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, Ordinance No , 47 New Series , entitled: "AN DRDINANCE RE?hALING ORDINANCE.' NO .35 NEI SERIES, ENTITLED "AN ^a INANCE FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF MEM- BERS OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND !EPEALING ORDINANCE; NO . 22 FTXTNG SALA?Y OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION" , was adopted as read by the foll.owir,F vote : Ayes : Carl. isle ,Griffith,Hnr,e ,HOL1,nam,Robinson,Smitb ,Willow . Nays; ?lone . Absent: None. Adontion of Ordinance No , ag New Series . ',non a motion by Robinson., seconded by Willow, Ordinance No . EF New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMiENDING SUBDIVISION ( a ) OF SECTION 16 JF ORDINANCE NO . 55 NEW 7E?ThR OF THE CITY OF BAkEnYPTELD, ENTITLED "AN 0^ DI1,1ANCE REGULATING AND IMPOSING MUNICI - ?AL LICENSES: :?3ESC1IBIN; HOT AND SY THOM LTCENSnS SHALL BE OBTAINED: MAKING TEE VIOLATION HER!,,OF A MISDEMEANOR AND P " .SCRIBING A PENALTY THEREFOR, AND REPEALING O',DINANCES NOV . 3C , 3e, 40 and 41 , NETI SERIES ," AND ADDING A NEX SUBDIVISION ( c ) TO SAID SECTION 16 OF SAID ORDINANCE 55 NEW SERIES" , was adopted as read by the IGr 16th , 1321 ( Continued . ) fops✓ ing vote: AyeT+ : Carlisle ,Griffitr ,Hare,Hougham,Rohi.nson, mith,Wi] ] oi+r . Nays : None . Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution Orderi.ng the Closing of L Street from Truytun Avenue to 16th Street, and the Alley Through Block 311 . Unon a motion by Willow , secorded by Carlisle, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OTtDF' ING THE CLOSING TO THE PIJBI.IC L STREET FROM THE S O'.JTEERLY PROPERTY LINE OF T? JXPUN AVENUE TO THE NORTH- ERLY PROPERTY LINE OF 16th ST'?EET A"]D 7'0 CLOSE THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTh7LY THRXGH BLOCK 311 FROM Tl'.E EAST62LY LINK OF L ETREb,T TO ME WESTi:RLY LIRE OF M STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAKt ;SYlEL,D" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle , Griffith,Hare, Ho.,ftiam,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays: None . Absent: None . Permit Gra rated to Connect With Sewer . Loon a :notion by Robinson, seconded by Griffitl , the Cable Motor Co . was granted nermission to o,)nnect with the City sewer , their r»rooer•ty being described as T:c', s 26-27 , Block 33, Drury Addition, the work to be done under, the super- vision of the City Engineer and at, an annual rental of "5< 00. per+nit, granted by the following, vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,GriffitY ,Jlcugham,3obinson,Smith,Wil7ow . Nay.,: Hare . Ahser,t : None. Petition for `street Light. at 33rd Street and Jewett Avenue , A oeti.t ion signed by a number of residents requesting that the City install a Street 7 i.pht et, 33rd Street and Jewett. Avenue , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the matter was referred to the City Manager, and he was giver permission to install the light if deemed necessary . ExtensJon of Time Granted Valley Construction Co . for Comple- tion of Contract. for Imoroverrent of Q. Street between 17th 8- lyt,b ^treets , Uoon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, the Valley Mn y 1 6th , 1921 ( Continued. ) 6197 Constriction Co . was granted 30 days extensior of time to comnlete contract ocvering Qi(, improvement of Q Street between 17th and 19th Streets , covered by Resolution of Tntention No . 392 . Allowance of Claims and P.q.v R0119 . ilnon s motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith , claims as audited by the Finance Committee, and ray rolls as authorized br the heads of Pena rt,ment.s , were n] lowed , and the Auditor was in- s tructe d to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Aorroval of Mnr) Showing ,=" .rbdivi.sion to be Known as Berneta Dark . Jnon a motion i,y Willow, seconded by Carlisle, man presented by W . Frank Byrne a_nd Frances M. Byrne, showing a subdivision_ of Use east half of the NW; of the TIE!,, of Section C , Townshin 30 south , Rnnpe 2° east , M. D. B. Sc M. „ to be known as Berneta Park, was anr)rove.d . Objection to Provision Shown on Map Showing P,ubdivision to be known as Home Garden Sub- division. Tinon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hare , map presented by L. L. Tncoby showing the subdivision of a nortion of the N4 of the SW' of Section 32 , Tovrnsni.n 29 South . Range 29 bast , 1VI.D.B. & M. , to be known as the Home-, Garden. Subdivision, was referred to tt.e City Attorney and the City Engineer for the`,r recommendation . '3ecommerldation to Eliminate South Ralf of Blocks 2C6 and 271. from Fire I.i.Mits. Mr. of the Committee ar.noirted to investigate the advisability of changing the existing fire lin.its , rer,orted that, it was the recommendation of the Committee that the South Hrilf of Blocks 266 and 271 , be. eliminated , and unon a motion by Robinson, seconded byWillow, the City Attorney was instructed. t,o rrenare fill ordinance in eonformit.h with this recommendation. Contemnlated Purchase by the City of Motorcycles for the Traffic_ Officer. . Onon n motion by ?obinson, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was re v..lested to ar ooint a committee of tb„-e to investigate the advisability of the Cit.,y Pt this time nurchasing motorcycles tc be used by Police Officers . The Mayor nr)nointed Councilmen Car.l isle,Smitl, and Griffith, 698 May 1Cth , 1921 ( Continued . ) Emoloyment, of Bakersfield Rand for Memorial Day Exercises . Upon a motion b7 Willow , seconded by Griffith, the Bakers - field Band was employed for a period of two hoiiT for Memorial Day exercises on May 30th, 1921 . City Clerk Ordered to Ad- ve-tile for Bids for Fire Equil - ment Parts, Upon a motion by Willow , secondo6 by Smith , the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to furnish one rear end air, equipment and one front end and equipment , for Dore-Hartford Chemical Fire Lngine , soecifi.catiors to be furnished by the Fire Chief, Prof>osed Revision of License Ordinance No . 55 Now 7eries. Upon a motionby Willows econded by Griff` Lh, Ve Council- men comnosing the Financial Committee , wane instructed to care- fully go over the License Ordinance and after havinp done so , to submit recommendations relative to suppested revision of same . Proposed Safety 7one at Corner of 1-9th Street & Chester tivenue . Anon P motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , the Mayor was irstructedt.o appoint, a Committee of three to Investigate the edvisabil.ity of establishirn K safety zcneS at the corner of 19th Street and Chester Avenue , and to renort their recommendations to the Council . The Mayor annointed Councilmen willow , Hare and Robinson. Adjournment to Tedresday , May Yth , 1921 , Uron P motion by Tillow , seconded by Smith , the CouncK adjourned until E o 'clock D .M. ,/Wednesday , May lEth , 1921 . 2,Z-3, Mayor of the City ooPAVersfieldd ,a CR li forniA . Attest. : City Cleric and Ex-o icic Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , Ca " iforr.i.P . 4Sj8 Bake r'efield, California , May 18tb., 1921 . 6��9 R Minute., of the adjo.arned meeting of May 16th , 1921 , held at eight o 'clock P .M. , "rr,y 18th, 19'711 . Present: Cnrlisle ,GriffitYi,limil,� ,Howlhrarr ,Hob.inson,Cmitli,Willow. A.bsr:nt..: None. Adn:>tion of 0rdirarre No . F9 New Feries . 7Tnon n motion 'L.y Robinson, seconded by Willow, Ordinance No . 89 Nevr Series , ent. itleu : "AF ' 17rMNANCE FIi• 1V: A",:D E,`"TP.BLISBING F'I':F- LIMIT" '4111;TN 111E C'17Y OFBAKE?"F'IEi. D AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO , 11 Nh7, Fr,PIEi` OF Ti1E CITY ;1F' BAKE?'JF'lELD ENTTTI' IED "P.T1 O`;DINANCE F1hIN , AND r TAnLIEH' NG Fi 'J; LIMIT`.' ti:TTNIN 'THr " "TY OF BAKE:"FIFL D Ail RRPrAI,IWt ALL J ? D7NfLNCis", I1' CONFLICT ERhIPITTll" was a .ioated as read by the following vote : Ayen : Ca.^l isle ,G ri. ff:i th,Hare ,Hoag ham,Robi nson,Smith,Willow. Nay: : F;one. Absent, : gone. ldoe>t on of Ordinance No . 90 New Series . Un_: n .3 motion Ly :')'ilTc,w , seconded by, Robinson, Ordinance No . °') ^Lev* ert".<> , entitled : "AI JTDINANCE OriDINANCF: N0, gl NFL; ^TF.':, ENTTTi u7 "AV '�?DTNTA-:'CE CI]ANGTi1C 'T'fiE NAME 'JF' TIiPT Cl-.RTAIN STRLL :Au4EF, AVhNT? n T':) THE NAME' OF ?RGADWAY" was ade> tpd as re-id -y the foil-miliF vote : A ���n ^_ ttrllsle' , Gr'lffith,Harp ,'lobir Pn T;,omit ,,W].1. Low. ?Naps: Y.oitl*ha^: . Absent.: None . Contemplated ?urcIiase of ?ronerty Adjoining Beale ?ark to the East . M r;; �Tm advi :=.ed trip Counc i.l t'iat the two -,ieces of nrooerty comprising a niece of land 264 feet by 604 feet,., to t}re east of Beale nark co°Ild veTT; likely be nurchaspd for a reasonable Mum of mono-" and asked that i.he matter be investigated �,rri Tzoon a -notion by 3obinson, seconded by Pillow, the Mayor was instructed to apnoi-rt COii1171itt-r' of three t.o investigate the advisability of c,urchas1 -:Fr tl i^ nronert,7 rand also to investigate tre advisability Of ;-ell.ing the. Lot; on Baker Street in Block 57 . Kern , at the present time owned by the City , and the acquiring of a larger uiet:a of ] and in that section of the City to be used for Dark rurxc a The Mayor anno'nted Cci,ncilmen Caolisl.ed!111,-w a d lobins:ol,_ 700 Matt IPth , 1021 ( Continued.) . Cont.emnlated .Change of Name of =ark ^t . After some discussion, the Mayor anouint.ed Council.men ?1SQri, C:riffith. and `�ml th a:= a �%Om^i ttee t� inV!':`t i.p'Ate -)ronriet;r of Chang ng the name, Of ?ark :� treet , tni. -tr-'�et. bein? the core otirl- link ^etW.=.en Anil Grove Strer+ts. Pronosition !7.ib- 1tted by Olmsted arrl G ll,alen , Relative to Sewage and Grabage Disoosal . Mr . Olmsted, of the firn of Olmsted Rod Gi.11elen , Los Angeles Engineers , addressed the Council relative to what he thought to be t.ile solution to the City Farbat?e and sewage disnosal, and submitted a nrooui— ition to malte the necessary in- vestir,�itinn , survey and rpriort , for the sum of Ore Thousand this amount to be ),i d on the submission ,f the re- i Wort , it beirt> undtlrstood tt;at, if thr Cc:un::i1 decid s within two years time to construct works as recommended, that is firm of Ent,ine"rs aprepsto act as ilosi i�riins , cons 'lltiry arlcl ;;-.inervi o- inp l�'nwine,!rs on a seven rwr cent commission, aced ,.n tna cc; rt of t:ne works , and that, tFie 0i - mhourrnd Dollar investivNti ,m 1,E, deducted frrom the seven n"r cent commiS�-IiOn at. that t.� i;,e . ivc action was taker. on 'the rvk+ Ler, the Council ir.formallti� decir',ed l,o lay the matter, over at this time . Adjournment . IT, a motion by Willow, seconded by ^=riffith, the me^tinter ad jo-.�rt,ed, �� 7i Mayor of the City of Bakersfield. , Calif rnin. Atte;:t: V Clerk and Ex-of . icio Clark of the Coilncil of the City of Bakersfield, California . Bakersfield , Ce? ifarnia , May 23rd , 1G21 . Minutes of the reF?ulnr meet inv of ' he Counr,il of the City of Bakersfield, Galiforci = , meld it the Council Chamber of the City Hell at eight o 'clock F .M. , May 23rd, 1921 , Present: Carlisle ,(,riffith ,Hare ,flcupham,Hobin_;on,Smi th ,l'�i llow, Absr;!It: No fie, . MinAtes of the regular meetings of May 16th and 16th, 1921 , read and eo nnved as read . Qcenliat Aids for Fire Egvioment. parts . This being the time set to open bids presented nroposing to furnish narts for fire equipment , upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, bid submitted was nubliely orened, examined i and declared. Awarding of Contract to Moreland Motor Truck Go , to Fur- nish Fire Egninment Parts. Orion a m:)tion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the Moro - land Motor "ruck Cc . was awarded contract to furnish the Cit with one front and one reap end with e,c Koment , for Pope-Hartford Chemical Fir" Engine , at a cost of "999 .30 , their bid being, the only and best resnonsLble bid olared . Motion carried by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow, !Mays : None . Absent : None . Opening Bids , `!ewer District No . 43. Thi. being, the time set to onen bids to cover the con- struction of a sewer in District No . 43, unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith , all bids submitted were oublicly opened, examined and declared. Award of Contract, Sewer District No , 41 . Peon n motion by 2nhinscn, seconded by Hare , bid Placed by Lloyd S. Stroud , to construct n sewer in District, No . 93 , for the sum of QUI . 10 was acceoted, his bein: r the lowest and best res,pinsi-blo bid . Contract was awarded Mr. 'Stroud by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,rriffith,Ha.re,Houir}Zam,Robinson,7mith ,Willow . Nays: None . Ab se Cat : None . 2 Cav 231 1921 fCont, riued . l nrening Bids , Fewer DI—strict No . 44. ,non a motion by Willow,, , seconded by Griffith, ell bids submitted, nronosint- tx) construct a sewer In District, No . 44 , were nuhliely onP.nPd , ernmireel aad d�aclared. Award of Contras' Sewer Distr'.ct No . 44 . ''"nn a moti ,�n by Willow , seconded by Hare , bid ,nlaced by W. .1. Schmidt, of Berkeley , California , to construo t a sewer :�: Dis t.rl�, t No , 44 , f r t!ie slim C>f �'G190. 12, Was aPrtented, his being the lowest and ba:,t responsible bid . Contract was awarded Mr . .^chmidt by U} e following vote : A} E's : Cap'7. iS1e ,Grifflt.h ,Hare ,Hou(cham,iobinE!�:1,Smith ,4�'_il7.Ow . fibrent : None . Request to Postal Authorities Relative to Willow Street . Protest havir4- been nresc=nted by a number of residents of Willow Street In regard to letter-carriers insisting unon the-ir having* mail. addressed tc Beach Street , noon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle , the City Clerk was instructed to communicate with the local Post Master and request that, he. notifv his suhordinates t.'nr-t the rorrect. name of the street iP "Willow" St.rr`, t. Re(,ming house Permits Granted . Trpor, a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the following parties were granted reirnission to conduct and maintain rooming holases : Mrs. Nettie Schorr, The Midland Hotel, 322-19th Mrs . Marrietta Gillum, 2024 M Strer�t. Marie Vann,e , 2G2 !) M Street . Pool Room lermit Granted. Boon a motion by Carllrle , ;;econde! by Griffith, M. ?ayan was granted nerrAssion to coed: ct and maintain a Poc:l Room .at 723 Humbold'. Street . �e nits Granted t:) Conduct Soft Prink Establishments . TTnon a motion by Willow, secord,al by Robinson, the followinv, oarties were granted nermission to conduot and maintain R8487 May 23 , 1921 ( Continued. ' soft drink establishment" at Planes specified: Chas. C. Smath , r09 Byke" Street. Mrs . C . D. Wimp, 1922 Dracena Street. D. J. McMillan, 902 Baker Street. Frank Chine , L & Plat Streets . Annlication to Conduct Soft Drink Establishment Denied. Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hare , ar,nlication placed by T. Prescott to conduct a soft drink establisument at 629 Sumner Street, wns denied . Refund of 1921 Personal Property Taxes . door,. a m!x,ion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle . Metcalf & Haberkern were granted a refind of $11 .60 of the amount paid by them to cover 1921 Personal nr•ooerty taxes . they being entitled to Soldier 's Exemption and having failed to file Fame at the time of aysesFment . Accertance of Offer of D. McLaren, to Furnish Plans and Specifications for Imnrvve- ment of Stark Park. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Hare , offer »laced by D. McLarer of San Francisco nronosinP to furnish Plans and specifications covering the improvement. of Stark Park for the sum of S.250. 00 , was accented and the City Ergtnear instructed to furry :ah Mr . McLaren with the neressnr data. Adoption of Ordinance No. 91 New Series. Upon a motion by Wallow , seconded by Robinson, Ordinance No . 91 , entitled: " AN 0?DTNAICE AUENDTNG SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE NO . Cl NEW SERIES OF THE CITY A BAKERSFTELD, ENTITLED "AN OR- DINANCE REGULATING THE U:'E OF PUBLIC STREETS AND THOROUGHFARES FOP. ` AE PURPOSL a' LAYING D&N ?I?E^ A [,]-) CONDUIT.". THEREIN AND MAKING (CONNECTIONS THEREWITH? FOR INTRODICING AND SUP?LYING TO TAh CITY OF BAKERSFIhLD O ? TJ THE INHABITANTS " I's'?EOF' GAS,WATER , TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH , ET d ALARM, STEAM , MESSENGAR OR OTInR PUBLIC SERVICE, AID REPEALING ORDINANCES NOV . 61, 11.1, 236, 273, an! ?75 OF TIME CITY OF BAKER2FTEID" was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Tlobinson,^mit.h,Willow . Nays:Rnre , Absent: Nnne . 4 Me ? 23rd , 1C,.1I ( Cortinu.(I , Annointment of Cormmissioners to Assess Benefit.s a•)d Damenes and for Suaa;rvision of +;1e Ooaning of Alley ralong V'eet rly End of Bl.or1r, P.7 . Hi rshfc ? d Tract, . "ootA a m,)tion by J illow, seco:Ided t,y Griffith, Messrs . A. T. Lightner, Freal Niphbert and C . L, Taylor , were anrointed as Commissioners to assess benefits and damapes , and to have general supervision of thQ Proposed ooenine of an Alley along the westerly end of Block 27 of the Hirshfeld Tract . Adoption of Resol)ttion urderinF the Ooenir44 of 0 1ey Along, Viesterly End of 31ork 27 , Hirshfeld Tract . TTr;on a motion bar Willow, seconded by Smith, Resolution entitled: "RE'LUTL)N O'?DE 'JNG THE OPENING OF A ;d A ,T,EY 25 FEET uIIDE ALONG '71E' VIESTERLY END ')F BLOCK 27 OF TIE PIRSHFELD '11ZACT 1 6 CITY OF BAYE SFI "r'r,D BETVJh,_ "; T'.!E S:) i 'ii '?,LY LINK OF BLANCHE `7TRh;r,T AND THN, NORT?'lIgLY LINE; OF 1Hh ALLEY v'NIvING FLND VYnSTn'\L.Y ` h':13T)GH FLOCKS ?P�, ^0 and 27 OF . AID I' A('T , AND APPOTNTING T i'i ;I, CI'I IIS."I ONh;-2S TO AM'ESS BI,'"JEFiTS A"I )gpA ,tS AGI: I -, iFVF' GLNh;RAL Ph; VI"ION OF THE 'ROPO E;D v")7K" , wap 9dnried r. read h , t P fc ] lowi.jj7 vn+o ; Ayes : On rl Isle ,Griff ith ,Ha re ,Hou��hr�m,Robi. nson,Smi th,Willow. Nevs : "lone . Ab sent : Sixty Dag ' s Exterw ion of Tim GrRrted to Complete Contract, Street District No , 65. "lnon P motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , F0 (Iav 'r extension of t, ime was granted t!Lp Weitzel & LIa son Co , !-o complete co;,_tr4ct coverinp the improvement of Street District. No . C5 . ' 3ecommen(3ations 3e1stive to Proposed Improvement of Si mne,r Street . communication addressed to the Council, setting forth the recommendation- of the Committee aou� Inted by the Bakers- field Civic Commercial A:;sociati,)ri relative to the nroa?osed i mr) ro ve ment. of Fiumle,r 7trer'. t, was read to the Cci)noil and uoun by V 11l 'ali , record-cl by Carlisle , the matter was refe,r'r'eC to the !'ity AttornFa, for Y,is rer�nrt, same to be submitted et t11e next t:•epailar meetinf; , e� to whet er or not. the Council could legally carry o,.)t the proposed r-commendation. 1�8a�8� May 2371, 1 )P1, iContinaed . ) Recommendation 4019t.ive to Pro�osed lronovement of Urinn Av-pnoc 4nd Oak Ptrret . pnn r, ,mot iar by Rohi nSon. seconded by Willow , a Committee. of three was annointed to Investigate the advisability of carrying oat the work as recommended , this Committee also being instructed to inv stinte the proposed i.mpnovement of of Sumner Street . The 'Mayor anoointed Councilmen Robinson,Griffith and Willow . Anry"vv' of Map, Known Ps The Home Garden Subdivis- ton. Jron a motion by Willow, eeconded by Robinson, map ore- Panted by L. L. Jacoby storing On subdivisin i of a portion of the N2 or the SO; of fection V . Townshita 29 South, Range 2E East, M.D.B.& M. , to bF krown PS the home Garden Subdivision, was up- ;,roved 11 the following* vote: Ayes: Griffith ,Hoagham,Robinsnn,Smith ,Willaw . Nays: Carlisle japa . Absent : rune. Decision of the Council riot: to PArchase Prove rty Adioininr, Heale Park . Councilman Carlisle of the Committee apnoi.nt.ed A investi- gate the nurchase and disnosal of monk rites , raport.ed tint i +.. was the recommorintion of the. Committee that the r>rooerty offered for Pale. adjoinine Benle ?ark be not r+arehased bi the City , and _:oo.n. . moi ton by 'Griffith, seconded by Smith . the report was accePfed and the Council coreurr4d in the recommenda- t ion. ' uoommpiio ltion to Sell South pO Feet of Lots 13 to 16 , inclarive , Block 57, Kern , Mr . Cni '17le e? n nn o"' Qa t"rat, th- recnn:merdattor pf th e Committ.ee tkat Vc South, 40 Net, of Lots 13 to IC,, In- ,,. ,.rive , it Block 57 , Bakersfield formerly Kern, at the nresr t time b•int t yP6 for iR io -or" ses . be sold , and upon P. mot.i.oY by Willow , seconded by Dare. , we report, wns necent. ed Pnd the City „' r i? wr..r instructed Ln nover'tise for Yids fnr, the nrnnerty in c.I':0st.i in. Proro Fed Purchase of New Park Site it East Bakersfield . Mr. C9 : 1is'e rer ited that it '.,. L'.;in racommenantion of t.tilEa C)nID7P, _'.E.e Vat. in t-, NOY'e riece Of .. - 0n' r'ty, t0 include pr et, or e l Rlon 1 mw nT _ _ t,. 7 ,+ v 17 , nP the Rernr, d r 105 Aor:. `einrginp to Mrc. Ed! it M, Rnr"Txid , be norrhased , 1" SBmr: Ca'ri to :pcured at r'eernrublo P !Firo . Ion , av :'ad he, troll trollyt < <Ine 00 he r.urrhmped for � P"n n>t. to P=PPA pnoon , or , mil upon ➢1.o't.' ,_=.. l.y Gr'iffi t y, Feca nde.d by Hn' " , t,hp Committee WHS r- t s` zuetrd tr contir_ur it.s invost.i6at.ion ralative to the nmount, ryeee -c s a. to EPnure tin -vorvKy. cam, -cons.iders-tion of Ado, Vor, of Ordinance No . PS low Series . Upon a nation by Robinson , seconded by Here , the. a_dortion of Ord! onrjce No . QR New Saries . nntitled: "AN ORDI- NANCE AMEND1 NG S UBDTIJISTON ( Al OF "ECTTON If OF 010T^.A; CE NO . 55 NEW PR7TEr OF 'iT F, CITY :F i'/ ;F`iSFTFI D, ENTTTrED "AT! ORDI-. 7ANCE 2EGDLATING AND IMPOSING M'INTCTPIA LICENSES : 7"hSCRIBTNC } OV; 1�110, RY WHOM i_ICLN ."E °Nh:.L BE OBTAINED: Pd:AKING Ti;F; VIOLA= TION `[E"UF;OF A MISDE7VANOR "Rh'CCRIBING A PENALTY THEREFOR , AND 7EPRATTNO O iDTNA CEe NOS . ,AC , 3H, 4n ?rO 41 , NEW 'F'RTEF" , :.i,1i ADDING A NEW SUBDIVI`_'ION ( C ) TO PAID F.hCTION 11 OF PAID O'2DTNANCE 55 NFT `_FRIES" , ass re-consi* eyed by the followUp r A.VP.," : Ca r'l i Fle,G�'i ` f i.ttt ,}1arP ,T?OU(r}laP`.,?ob i.r)c,Crn,c'Tli t.`l ,Q+i. 1 l C1V7 , Nays: None . Alloitrpru+P of Claims+ and Peer PC! Is . Urine P motion by Willow, sem r.ded by Griffith, claims ns nudifrd by the Fjoyrns Committee .^.sid pay rolls ar a';thorized ty the heads of dPnnvtmentr r"ry allowed and the Aug° i ' or in- stnucted to draw warrants on the Troasurer no vovrr came . i' ro lovul of AS: -: =vnt, Diar-pm , Opwuv Di ; tr'ict Q . 41 . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, assess - ment dingrmn for Sewer P.istricl No, 41 , Was sonroved as sub- witted by the City Engineer, Arnrovol of Assessment, Dia(rran , Sewer District No . 42. lnc'n motion 0 Willow , sonnided by Grimi },aprern- meat diafram for Sewer Dist , ict. No . 42 , war- snnrovad as sub- mitted by the City E'n& nP"r. Nov 2,3ro ' IPPI . ( continues . ,' 7 Ant- roval or Aspessmon', finrr"m, Ftront Pi, ' viot No . 05. 7con v motion by Willow , snaqnded bn Un—, Pssnypment dipFrom for :'treat District No . C5, wps Ronroved as submitted by the City Engitipmr. Aparoval of Assessment. Dingr9m, 7-trent District No . 69 . P Motion by Willow, seconded by Harr' , assessment diaFron foIr Atro-t Distript No. AP , was qnn-oved as submitted by the City Engineer . Avrort of Ftnte Rnn -rl of Health lelative to Condi - tirr of fewer Fnrn. A from the California State BoarA cf Health nolativp to lnsa t,i Pfa 0 y canoition or neetic tank and fewer Farr. in rpnep8l , wmF rop! to the Couroil qnd I nor n motion by Rinir- son , socondPd by Willnw . the cWmarication wPs referred to the Hem th Of floor and Cif.v FnITineor for inv-stipntion &tyl t­ commelk- dot! Rids for Hot royclev. Mr . Carlisle , of the Committee nnnointAd to invesApate the advisability of rurobssiq, motorcycles to be used by motor- cycle officers , -erspte6 that it is the recommey6ation of the Committer that. 4vo mot 1roycles bo onochnsed , and noon v motiot, by Rohinnon, seconded by Parts , tie City CIPA was instructed to adwcr460 for two wotorr7rles . Pronosed PqrpYpse of CnPVIPR- tion Patrol and Ambulalov , and One AIA molvinc Car. Mr. CR ,licle girn isnorted that it is the recommendation Of the Committee th t the City Purnysse at this time , one conolr- atpn nntrol 90 PnInIqTwe , nnd Pop Ford tcAring car for use by the Police DeDmrtment . 70ai - qpllor by Robinson, seconded by Fmith , the City Clerk was iriptvueted to Advortive for some . Pro7osed TrstRilation of Sidewalks and Cuobp on Californio Averuo . 7non q motion by Fmill , recorded by qriffith , the City Ensireer wqc irstr%rtnd to orepqro Aans and sovolfications to covey the nronosed installation of piapwPlAp Pnd anrhr on both rjoap q2 Cqj i forniq Avwnve letwuen F and M Streets , where' not q1t-pady in . Q NVY PON. Lodi? (Continued . (� Pormit >ra tFd to F:rPel "idewp'k ci gn . 7r7on n Motion hv Hare , seconded by Griffith . W. ' . McNeer wYr liven no rnirrion ' a ir-otelI ohsilewsIll AS. at F.10 Kern Street undpv the <=unervisicn of the Mild ;nr Asneotar. Ad 9,•:; tnment. . ",on a motion by Rohi.nson , ,seconded by Hare , the meeting, qd iourned, ��•:f "'vft �i ^' Bft WeY sFl ,�2 d , G F2i ] fo rTi7 A , A'' TL�'T: City Clerk and Fx-offieio tie of the Council of the City of Baler; field , ^aAQrnis , RSIS7 Bnkn*'sfleld , C-lifornin , May 51 , 1421 . 9 P inator, of the repulnr mentin, of the Council of OPUY7 of Baker - field , California , held ir, tie Council Chamber of the City Hn11 at eight o 'clock P.M. , bny 310 , 1927 , piesent: Carlisle ,^riffs +,h,Po.�ham ,Robir_vor? ,Smith,Wil low . Minutes of the regular meeting of May 23rd, 1921 , read and a"oroved as read. Councilman Renfro 3enlaces Councilman Hare as Renresenta.tive of the Fourth Ward. n. cot y of Judgment rendered by T. N. Harvey , Kern County `luoerior Judpe , setting forth that it was the decision that- Cnarcil - man 1 . 7. Renfro was duly elected to represent the Fourth Ward of the City of Bakersfield at, an election held in the Cite; on March 92nd. 1921 , was read to the Courci. l and noon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith , the City Clerk administered the oath of office and Mr. Renfro took his seat as Councilman , The Mayor at this time aorrointed Mr . Renfro as a member of the. Fironc,e Committee . OraeninV Bids Ccvering Purchase of 7 . PO Feet of Lots 13 to 16 , Inc . , Block: 57. Ke-n. This beinv the time set, to ones bids received nronocing to nurchnse: from the City the c. Pn feet of Lots 13 to 16 , inclusive , Black 57 , Bakersfield formerly Kern , upon a motion. by Robinson , seconded by pillow, all bids Fobmitt.ed were Publicly opened, examin- nd and declared. Lots In Block 57 . Kern, "old to Caledonin Building Assn. `;non a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith, bid sub- mitted by the Caledonia Building Assn. offering AP750.00 for the "ouch F0 feet of Lots 13 to IC , inclusive , in Block 57 , Bakersfield formerly Kern, was acnented, this bid being the beast resooneible bid submitted, and the Mayor was authorized to execute a Deed to cover, b.y t.l-.e following vote: Ayes : Cnil i sle ,gri ff i.t.t ,i augham,Renf ro ,Robi.nson ,tmith,Willow. Nays: None. A} nrt : None . 10 Mry 11, 1921 ( Continued. ! Orening Dids for Two Motorcycles. This be. irg tie time Get to oven bids received nronosiLF to furnish the City with tWo motorcycles for use by motorcycle officers , anon A motion by Willa-,seconded, by Griffith , all bids received were nublicly onored, examined and declared , Contract Awarded Geo, L. Snider to Furnish Motorcycles. Aid placed by Gen, L. Snider. nronosinn tc furnish two nee motorcycles with electric, egai.nments , for the sum of 009, 0(', lein7 the lowest Pnd best resnansible bid submitted, upon a motion by Smith , seconded b;; Griffith , contract was awarded Mr. Snider to furnish the flipahines by too followin.r vote : Ayes: Cai liFle ,Griffith,Houfharr,Renfro,Pobi,nson,SmiWhjtllow . ,lays : None . Absent : None , Oneninf- RidF on Combination Police Patrol .And Ambulance and One Ford Touring Car, This hnfnC the time set, to over: bids received nronosing to furnish thn City with: one combination nolice natrol Aral am- balance and one Ford touring ^.ar, anon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, q 1 bids received wera -.ublicly noene-1, examined and declared. Proposed Purchase of Combination Police Patrol and Ambulance and Fond Touring Car, Laid Over One ?Week , Unon n mot-ion Yy ?obi"Fon , recorded by G- Aisle , the aw rdinp of tho contract to fn:nlsh one combs-nation Police Pntr^1 and Ambulance and one Ford touring car. was laid over for one week , it 4eing deemed not advisable to accent Any of the bids without further irvesti7"t ion . Ccmnlairt, Zelative to Abruotness of Gutters C-oFrKF 2lst 7treet . Mr . Tom 11.cM` nus roneared heforF the Co'urcii and re - y ,ertoC the ' some act ion he taken to do away with the abruut- ness if the ters cross , 21 r tton g st tr .et , and anon a mo . by Pohinson, seconded by Cori isle , tag-: matter was referred to the City hnrin2Rr and 2tre-t for detailed re- onrt to be nibmitt.ed by him at the next regular meeting, KSISAI Mny 7 st ' !OP! { Cart imwed. Donation Toward Installati n of Recreation around inst::,t_lorl by Veth.odist Cbarrh 1F E:ast, Rnk = rsfield . ?rmn n nnt,13n by Griffith, recorded by Willnw, thu sum of 7PO1 00 was donated toward 0 n maihten' nuc and unkeas of rearsation ground`; reenntly nng ea by thin Meth3d> st Church of Last Bakersfield an a Jublic Peepea , lin nent^Pr, thn wayrant to by „ id ,sab° e cent to in, ! r4 1921 . rI•oposed na_vinE of Anmaining Block:, in Center of the Cit,. Mn, DeFmon a o;nred hefD" the Wur_h . _ `+nd sdvised that but. Y Bl"nk.. vemained .innaved in &l o center of t; a City 8& oe7opsted tbpt yn C„ Incil take, the necessary action to sla7e these pi .Ick := nvoi. 7wgn, A motion ^y Rohir Pr.e7, seconded by Willow, a committee of i,)- ro- were ar"ointed to resort ?.heir findings to the CoAznil . The Mayo, ar, Hinted Cotnermen Smith, Carlisle and Yenf-o . I:d n0 in of Ordinance No . OP. ow Peries , ?opines; I1conson. Uvon a notion by Smith , .Peconded by Carlisle , Ordinance No . 92 , New "pries , entitled: "AN 0 DVIPVCE RE:G"'LAYING AND IMPOSING MUNTCIVAL LZENShS: ??hrCRTRTNG `!OW AND Fv WHOM i.ICENSESSHALL BE OSTA[ NED: WAKING T'i', VIOLATISN t NP OF A IMTSDhMEANOR AND ?AESCRIB- !NG A ?ENAI_TY TAKREFJ: , AND 1,!,,?I'k7N0 OnDi NATCE:--, N S . P&J9,74 , 7S and A2 New Series" , was_ edioted qs read by the follow- Inc vote. Ayes: Co igin,Griffit.h ,Hougham ,7enf�n,Robinson ,Emit . ,Willow. Noss : 7ona. A:nrent : None . Rooming Heise ?ormits Granted . Uson a mntion >y Millow, seconded by Iriffith . the followinv, norties wprp rvant,91 oprmis 'ion to conduct and mnintrin hutels �& roomins houees: Trella Christopherson, The Angelis Fotel, 1920 I Mtroet . Mrs. C . M. Good , 933 S mnew St-eet . "ermits Goa rted to Conduct. rof% )rink F.'stnhilshments . Talon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, the following: oarties wera Fiven ",31-nission to cordoot n-0 quairtain Soft drink establishr:entn at, -lane;, Flecifiad: V. M. Buphard, ?031 T Stre-t . R. L. Tenn!'Toy, 17R9-1-tli Straet. Mi y 7'1st , I 02l ( Continued , 12 An')l i cat 4")n to conduct. Fo ft Drink Establish7e-lt T)erie�! . 7r),-, q motion by -,?rlhinqon , seconded by Ilvillow , nnnI4 -I- t i on -,!j4e(-;i by t , I;. nh i n -�, t -, c or(, r- t drink en,+,a h I ! shr o r,t at rPQ Siunner Ftrn et . was de 1 :,(I . Bill Presented by C . Cohn, Cove -ir)t of err nerty Adl,)Iniv F f7tj-,�et q "4 m o t I— oy W i I I')w 0") 1 Ide d try Robinson, t h P C Ly Auditor wen iriE,txi •ted e,-, iFsu,? e warrrint in favor o' C . Oho in the sum of to cover rent of ororert-v �l lj,)irllrt Fire House No . 1 , on t:ia Rast— Cannt>llqtio- :) r I914 Aqi,;i�sment , -Tpr,n a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, retilion asking th�it. "L-,,)resented by the Eel-r; C .)�inty Lqnd Co . ansPs�, L nt si)owr, on Page 1 or tii" DelioluPnt '�olt for 1-914 , c 0 vn Ps-,ess-mpnt, if-ginst q niece of land comnencing at the corner of Lot 1 , Block 255 , thenep North 5- feet, West, e2 !;outrl 50 feet, East �P feet , t.-) beginning . be cancelled, was. rjllowed aril the City Auditnr was instructed t— make the neces- sary cruicellation . Communication Iran Bakersfield " !vie Assn. to Oreratim of Cpmo fjrounds . A writs-e:1 I-ly t'he B!i;kei-sfield Civic: Com- mercial Assn. relative to mat' �!rs opntptning to the operation of the Camp .'rounds reur4nlll- t lryied Over * o then , was read and anon a motion by 7R(-b,inson , Feconded by Willow, the matter was referred to the. City instructions to (,C)rml-y with y Mpr �.,,er with im the requests . Pror.osel 7o!A ,i,, of I -Fs Ci.t Z, .4 by tl,e Bake, s field Civic Commer- " ial P.ii!-ociatior qskln� that a Cv,ifiittee be qr)nointed to coliver titTi a c,)r-rnitteo srl:;olnnted by the Civic Commercial Association, relative to pronased 7r)ni--W of the City , was read and ut,,on q motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the Mayor was requested t ) R000lift a Commltte,"• :)P tl� ree to jnveSticate toe mstt?r. The ml,�yc)r q»—)olnted (`)..incilrnen TTIII.ow, Carli-,Je aril '?Obj.nson May 31 , 1941 ( Contir4nd. ) °tf e2 Adortton ,of Plans and Sperificatiins St.rept Distrir,t Nu . 74 . 'Tr,: n a m,ti.on by Renfro , seconded by Robinson , Resolution ertit l-l : n ri OI MCI iN 0 7 ING ?LANE LAD 70EC IF 10"TON7 FOR 7ROPO.RYD STREET TM?RJV MhAT ON I I•AT ?03TTJN OF G STytx`J FROM THh VO TI'e?hY LINE DF ?Itn 5T3 nT TO -Y. :'"!T'- &LY LINE,' mF 21st 7TRE;ET, IN '1 PE CITY n F Bl`.h': n'0?1 h. wAY ,was adont el as rend by the fo llowinF vote : A;�e:; : Car.,,. i le ,G^if!'it}; ,IiouT*t::�;n , a,�nf ^n,Rorinaon,Smi ; :� ,Flilloti� . Nav «: None . Abser.t : None. Adoption of Reso )ution of Intention No . 408. Uoon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, Resolution of Int.enti >n No , 40P entitled : " RESOLUTION OF TNTITTION TO TMPQOVI; THAT PORTION OF G PTRnh:T FROM THE, '4O7,TNh.R1_Y LIKE OF Path S77" �T T ". 'iF SW" IERLY LINK OF 27st STR IT , TJ BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT 40 . 74 AVP TO TSS"E BONDS IN PlYMENT THERI.FORE." .was, adort.ed as re4d by t:he following vote : F',� :. : C+ lisle ,Griffi*.:" ,Tiotzlrha7R,Renfro ,Robin, �n,Rmi. t.h , Willow . Ahsent: Nona. Lett4rp fiom Senator Phelan arrl Renresent.ative Barbour Filed , Communications received from Senator Phelan anO 7vprenenta- t. ive Bsvhour, advising* t4 t they are IQ favor of a reconsideration of th« Transoortatlon act of 1020, r_d that ' hey would do all In tintr !dower to remove the obje.Ctional. features of One Act ,were read to 0e Council and "Pon a notion ly Robison, se•^,onded by Willow, were ordered ninced on file . AI ! Qwance of Calims and ray Rn' 10 . TT„on a mu,.- Inn by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , claims as audited by the Finer ee Committee and nay rolls as Rolhorized by the Y.oa6h if Pf',-''�i Ct'fl'-?'"1tS , wore allowed an! the And1 for wpy in- stt'UCtpA to draw warrants no the. Treas'irer to cover stome . P,orchase of Park Site in East Behersfield . Councilman Carlisle of ti,.e Cormitted anpointed to investi- gate One rrulosed nurchase of row Nark site in Ea..t. Bakersfield , rrennated to the Co,.noli an offer from °firs. Edith V . Bernard to 14 Mny 31st, IP21 ( Continued . ) sell to the City All of FrectionRI Blonk 1, all cif Block 2 , ex.. of Lot PG-29-30-11 9rd 32 , " d all of Slink l " , in the BOr- earl A' lition , for the sum of 021n.no, and an offer from F.C . O 'Boyle, to Fell. Lots 2A-M-50-31 and 32 , In Black 2 of tie Berm, rd AMY ion for the curt of " 1310 00, 0 nnon A m_, . ioQ by Willow , seconded by Griffith, moth offers were ace ented a"i the C47 Attorney/Instract2d to secure needr and CPrtificetes of Title , vnit to orei)ere the nece Fsary Resolutions to Rocant sPme , kniion en —ied by the vote : Aye:: : C»_rl i c1e ,Griffi!h,Hou�natn,nenf:u , Rohl.nson,fmi ' �,Wtl12w. Naya : None . Absernt : None. Ad jo u rnme nt . ur _ ��1`). e 7!?Ot.ioT] iii o„1 h51'1 , BeCOI._ e _:V 7,1111ow , !.i19 meetiug adiournel , / ✓',� A Me�ro� of - the G1t� , 1� Bekr :Meld , Attest: r City Clerk atn9 Ex-oefici0 Cle- thp Couvoil of the City of BakerF - Rakorsflpld , C-' Yornio , Aune C , TPPI . 15 Hinukep of the Pernlar mepting of ' ho Co4nril, of th�'. of Rnkerpfinli, Cql 1 To-n' n , held K fi ! Nincil qhepher of U v No:', "QI at eight o 'clock ? ,M, , .Tune P , 1PPI . Present : Q r! tsin Mpt r Renf r i,Rohinson Smith Wi ! low , Minutsp of t-p rqgnlnr meatinj of Mry 31st , 1923 , read Ono 00-round cr rp�l, Purchase nf Combination Police Patrol ind Q- buinace. This being tre time 3et to furthor conKanv bids Saced coverinp cantemninted rarchase of c"i combinntinn oolice natrol mad, 9mbulinne , thE bids were fortnpr considered 4nd upon " anK1,1 h, TIINT , sego' d"I hy Q -Hole , bid olaned by Geu. Haberfelde nronovinF to furnish one Ford truck equipped With q combination natrol and nmbuIRncR hnd7 , for the sum of �UC4 . 05 , war accestv,7- ny tip fill ,,-im Vola: Ayer : Cn rl i sl- nriff ith,)4,ou:Thq1ri,QobInsi4,?,1 t4 &11 I ow. Nnys :Renrro . 4e-Advertisement for Tourinw Or. Thin tlIp time set to farthar consider bids nlacRd to fuPrIsh the City with oip Ford ' onrinq con , inor o motinn by Pobinson , seconded by Willow, all bids Fibmitted were rejected qrd the City QI-ev! YOF instract"d to advertise for one NVP tDurin7 car for ion b7 t '�e Po7in- Deosatment. Motinn Pon-je6 by the fcllowinE vote: hboent: None , Mr. W, P . Grijqlva Iptnined for Crookshank Case . Mr, W. F. Grijalva wineared before the Cnnnci) arO ad- wised that. in hiF oni %lon thP 7in klhnnh case to be tried in the 7nitod ftstPs Far"qmp Coortr , would be hgnd?ed an briefs and anon y motion by ^�ijjow , seconded by Griffith, Mr. GrQalva was retained to handle the vu,e for t�le =iur -f 0600 - 0C , VP00- 00 of which is to cover AV )rney ' P Yes cnd $100 . 0n for costs Of n-inting, etc . , and the Auditor wnr Nalructnd to issue n warrant at )nce in the sum of p3on, no, L, rabir, to mc4 Iripivn , to ,only or the annnint . Mo '.inr carrind by On followi, vote : Nays : None. Ahsnn' ; 1 ) IO . Potnit to 7uwwood Diynlay Vnrpr Across Chester Avenue nnJ Oth Street. Mr, Tillis , Yana7mr oO the ?nk- n7field Rasp RQ! team, onnpao-i 4yfore 0o Coinnil and renop; t,j thmt he be liv"n Permission to susnend a dipolpy banner from the Fil:thern Hotel to the :?or-)IJnr Buillinv . larlqn then remqinder- of the 19?1 Base B01 season, 10 Q"Wn 0 nnOan "y WtTnw , seconded by Vobinqon, Oe oermit was granted . Mayor Aotporinod to pigs 7KrqI , + Vn Pplqtive to P, YvKose of Vditinisl Port 7topert- . TT}) 1 n R motion lc ,r Tio hi nson . pre an do 1 by Por fo - . t K Mmy- p was q uthorl ze I to si , " i st I nA I pti nn to be nrep4red by the City Attcpnny , nyninr Kfpreps and ipreelnF to nbide by their denician �Ittive to tV nmount to be neid by the 7tv for two jejes or nronpoty qdjoinin; Stark Part on `,! o Rist . Roor ! LI Haisp Pormit Grntted . !%on n ruVin bj lenfrD , seconded by Robinson, E, Fukada was p"Roted vermissinn to conduct srA maintain a room- ing house at 2300 M Street . Permits 7jran +ed t,) Corduet 7oft Drink Fitshli3hments . 11" ',, i ', Iow , seconded by Rob 'Igor; , the fol - llwinr —l ' i 's woYA r 'qrt ,! r -7misslo- t , conduqt and mnintnK �-ft drink stqrdR : KorFe D. n-ton, 629 ruponr 7trent . Fer Tsuyama , 1929 L Ftropt . Mrs . Charles Denninza. 1617-19to ftrept . Mrs . WPOS Knosley, 241P Chnotor Avenoe . Anval Knyp , V14 M Ptrget. Allen 0 Derkins , 1516.10h Nr-et. Anvqatoneo or Depv -trnentpl Vnirts. Nqln n. moticu by Willow, seconded by Robinson, report-, submitted by the &ends if Upp -tments snowing monies collected Urinp the mnnth of May , 1921 , were nntrented nrid irlprPd o0cod on file . Cont?ri-�dI ry 1 k,A 1�r mrE�s-:r•er q� q Intel :naLinn hy 'fit V.)w, secon�3erl by Griffith. the ']'•, >si'1'.IrP r' Is fir)gn" a]. 2'P"art fGn t1,P mot til Or Wq,,. , IPOI , war, qo acted nr;ci o� d -rer9 � 1.3ced � "; tile. '?�func'= of ] �21 PPr�tonal 'Tr- ()rl 1) m(`'.inn by Willow , seronh�d }'�V Griffit.'�, it , F. 5Rni7,ter wHs ar;+nted reflinr; of :' 4 . C^._ to cnvri, 19"1 Personal. Pro,,-*,. r't•v tax Prror.Poi)slu paid G7i .q ntomobI I" . Sill :'� asP r,Fd by H .H .Fish , Denied. T,- . .n ��. mn+,i_)n t' ; ^,at,I i .7e , seconded. h4> Gdill(-,w, bill. it l_t1 F; sum (:v ften,"..- I t"7 ?l, E . Fi=h t,q cover the co.,t OF renlaci-" ' "'nte, window at 1325-1Pth Str'-. t, claimed tc) 1'la Ve been brokgn by q "hot tired JET n City Policemar in tfr yr r.rfO rm^ 11Ce of L:'c ?17tq, v18a 'le?,led , Com a;)ication from Fed--^ il pnwn, , Commission 1�t9 ••r t�) Los An!,c! RFz rllatar Cite fiez,rtn"q s ..,)m C^+nmis.s .; on !at 'lashi.:ricton relitly' t,o opibllc :'1Pgrinfr to be held 9t. :'OrfiP rr)i ';t, if, " 7iiforni:) it reF:ard t.;) pro nosed Project of t?Te City of Loa AngelF:s for- -we,r iP,Vr' Opme7lt, was read `,o t,YV(� anj anon 3 inotl -)n by Willow , Seconded by Renfro , !,=ime, waF nr6pced rlft^—Pd Or file. Sixty Dpv Extension_ of Time Gr"�r,tad to Comolete Improve - ment of : treF-t, Dist -i^_t T7o . •)p . TTt)c)q a mot.-tiro }-1'a 'Ni,l1 ')w , so'lorldetl byRO?_) 119S03n, F. W. Art ,)••`rt. Fl:-.F �"'•.q nt`.'.d q R1XtY rlgy e.xtEdI 'I of time t.p (X)mo1etP, i '.:,YJ!'n`IPmer]t, r,)f Dl t"i ."t, No . - P- Dvr rFld l'J of I , `tert� ,ri TJn . 1�5,. An liA'l�- TrH rla f._7, r.r; C.ggl, �'�a;eta Final A'�tt,, izrd . P MO'. "Or } V JiIIOYT eFr•c—]ed '):r Rol• t"'r.on, t.hP Ci.tV ;i.1.i!l !. t o r' wa 7S £+;.:. �. i�i.21>ii '. O t,-!,r.s f•n r t l-' sum f r oni the Gener•ril ts) the Cash BasiM F).nd , CI --k Trstr,icted to A:=k for Piro to Cover Two Semi-annual All di1s . 7no" 3 Tio ion t'T Willow , seconded by tho; City Clsric w=as iri trl:.c t.Pd to secu-c hide to audit of the CLty r June 61 1921 (Continued. ) books for semi-annual -periods ending, June 30th, 1921 , and December 31st, 1921. Bids for Official Advertising for Fiscal Year Beginning July Ist , 1921. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids to cover official advertising for the fiscal year beginning July lst,- 1921 . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee, aril pay roll's as author- ized by the heads of Departments, were allowed and the Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Committee Appointed to Inves- tigate Salaries. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to in- vestigate salaries paid City employessand report their recommendations to the Council atthe next regular meeting. the Mayor appointed Councilmen Carlisle,Griffith and Smith. Adoption of 'Ordinance No . 93, New Series. , Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, Or- dinance No . 93 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR 'PEE REINSTATING OF FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF. BAKERSFIELD: AND PROVIDING A SERVICE RATING FOR EX-FIREMAN, POLICE OFFICERS, PATROLMEN AND SALARIED DEPUTY SHERIFFS HEREINAFTER EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 353 ENTITLED: "AN O-DTNANCE REIN- STATING F07MER EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD TO THE SIVAE POSITION OR RANK THICH THEY HELD RT THE TIME OF LEAVING SAID SERVICE°" , was adonted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro,,Rob inson,Smi th,Wil low. Nags: None. ;... Absent : None . Adoption of =Resolution Ap- proving Bonds of Commis- sioners . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Robinson, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION APPROVING BONDS OF COMMISSIONERS, 1,its 1-487, June"dth, 1921 (Continued. ) APPOINTED IN THE MIATTEIR OF OPENING AN ALLEY 25 FEET WIDE 19 ALONG THE WESTERLY END OF BLOCK 27 OF THE HIRSHFELD TRACT IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BETWEEN TEE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLANCHE STREET AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 25, 26 and 27 OF SAID TRACT", was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle,Grif f ith,Hougham,Renf ro,Robinson,Smi tb, Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Sale of South Eighty Feet of Lots 13 to 16,, Inclusive, Block 57, Kern. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE MUTH EIGHTY ( 60) FEET OF LOTS THIRTEEN ( 13) , FOURTEEN ( 14) , FIFTEEN ( 15) , AND SIXTEEN ( 16) IN BLOCK FIFTY--EVEN ( 57) IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, FORMERLY KERN, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT OF THE SAID CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FORMERLY KERN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER CF KERN COUNTY, JANUA-ff 12th, 1889, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY_ OF BAKERSFIELD TO EXECUTE A DEED TO THE CjU,EDONIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION" , was adopted as read by the following vote: AVe,s: Carlisle.Griffith,Hougham,rlenfro,Robinson,Smith,Willovi. Nays: None . Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution Ac- centing Deed from Edith M.Bernard for Park Site in Bernard Addition. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , Resolu- tion accepting Deed to all of fractional Block 1, all of Block 2, except Lots 28, 29 , 30, 31 and 32, and all of Block 12, in the Bernard Addition, from Mrs. Edith M. Bernard, and authorizing the Auditor to issue a warrant in the sum of 68200.00 in full payment for same, was adopted as read by the following vote: AV, es: CarlisloF,, ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,SmithoWillow, Nair s o ne. Absent: None . Adoption of Resolution Ac- cepting Deed from D. Rintoul, Reed McClure and. Florence McClure . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , Resolution 20 June 6th, 1921 (Cont in,zed. ) accepting Deed from D.Rintoul, Reed McClure and Florence McClure, covering Lots 26 , 29, 30, 31 and 32, in Block 2 of the Bernard Addition, to be used for park purposes, and authorizing the Auditor to issue a warrant in the sum of $1300.00 in full pay- ment for same , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes :Carlisle ,Griffith,Hcugham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,quillow, Nays;None. Absent: None . Committee Report Relative to Improvement of Sumner Street . Councilman Robinson, of the Committee appointed to in- vestigate the contemplated improvement of Sumner Street , reported that it was the recommendation of the Committee that Sumner Street from King to Gage Streets , be paved with an ei.,&hteen ( 18) foot pavement, the excenses to be borne by the property owners in said District , and that Sumner Street from Gage Street- to the City limits be paved with an eighteen ( 18) foot pavement, one-half the expenses of same to be borne by the property owners in the District and one-half to be pPid out of the General Fund of the City. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Smith, the Council concurred in the recommendation of the Committee . Type of Pavement to be Used on Sumner Street. It was moved by Willow, that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications to cover the improvement of Sumner Street, specifying that 43 inch Willite Pavement be used. Motion lost for want, of a second. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renf ro , the Mayor, was requested to appoint a Committee of three to inves- tigate the different type of pavement and report their recom- mendations to the Council in regard to what type is best suited for the improvement of Sumner Street. The Mayor appointed Councilmen Willow, Griffith ard.. Carlisle. Gutters Across 21st Street. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to inves- tigate what action should be taken, if any, to eliminate the abruptness of gutters across 21st Street . The Mayor appointed Councilmen Robinson, Renfro and Smith.. June C ' 1921 ( Cont 271 Contemplated ?axing of Sever.?een Blocks from Truxtun Avenue to 21st Street , and from A to streets. Councilmen! Smith, of the Committee appointed to investi- gate the advisability of paving connecting Streets , reported that it was the recommendation of the Committee that the following Streets be na,red: A Street fram Truxtun Avenue to 21st Street , 5 Blocks . D Street, from Truxtun Avenue to Rlst Street , 5 Blocks. E Street from Truxtun Avenue to 17th Street, 1 Block. E Street from 19th to 21st Streets, 2 Blocks . E Street from 19th to 21st Streets, 2 Blocks . G Street from Truxtun Avenue to 16th Street, 2 Blocks . and also advised t.at it was the recommendation of the Committee that all things being equal, Willite Pavement be used, if this paving is considered equally as good as that furnished by outside concerns. Upon a. motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the Council concurred in the recommendation of the Committee . Willite Paving to be Used for 17 Blocks of Paving Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Willow, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications to cover contemplated paving of the Streets recommended by the Com- mittee., and to specify that Willite pavement be used. Notion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays : None. Absent: Prone . Proposed Amendment to Traffic Ordinance Relative to Parking Spaces. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the existing traffic Ordinance to regulate the parking of motor vehicles. Permit Granted Bakersfield P. Kern Electric Railway Co. to Change Tracks at Union Avenue and 19th St. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , application Y placed by the Bakersfield & Kern Electric Railway Co . , asking for permission to re-lay their car .tra.cks to the present car barn, as shown on map filed with the City Engineer, was granted, the work to be done under the supervision of the Street Sucerin- tendent, after a Bond in the sum of $1000.00 has been filed 22 June 641 , 1921 ( Contirued. ) guaranteeing faithful performance . Motion to Ano_ oint W.H.Thomas as Police Judge . It was moved by Renfro that W. 11. Thomas be apoointed as Police Judge for the next two years. Motion lost for avant of a second. Adjournment . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the C t of Bakersfield, California. ATTE� T: _-�e City Clerk and Ex-offico_Clerk of the F— Council. of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield, California , June 13 , 1921 . 23 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 13th , 1921 . Present: Carlisle ,Griffith,Foagham,Renfro ,,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Absent : None. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of June 6th, i 1921 , read and apnroved as read. Opening Sealed Bids for Official Advertising. This being the time set to open bids submitted for official advertising for the fiscal year beginning July 1st , 1921 , upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, all raids submitted were publicly opened, wxamsned and declared. Contract Awarded the Bakers- field Californian for Offi- cial Advertising. U,on a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , bid placed by the Bakersfield Californian proposing to handle the official ad- vertising of the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1 , 1921 , on a basis of CO cents tier square of 210 "Ns" , nonpariel type , per insertion, being the only and best responsible bird submitted, was accepted by the following vote : Ayes;Carlisle,Gri£fith,Hourham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None . Absent: None. Opening Bids to Furnish One Five Passenger Tour- ing Car, This being the time set to open bids proposing to furnish the City with one five n ossenger touring car, upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith, all bids submitted were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Bakersfield Garage to Furnish One Dodge Touring Car. It was moved by Carlisle,that bid placed by Geo. Habe ^felde , proposing to furnish one five passenger Ford touring car for the sum of $656.36, be accepted. Motion lest for want of a second . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro, bid placed by the Bakersfield Garage and Auto Supply Co . , vnoposing to fur- nish one Dodge Bros . touring car for the sum of $1190.00, was accented by the following vote: Ayes . ?enfro,Robinso n,Smi. th,Willow . Nays: Carlisle ,Griffith jougham„ Absent: None. June lath, ;:921 ( Con+,hued. ? 24 Engineer Instructed to Prepare ?lans and Snecifications for Sidewalks and Gutters on K and L Streets , North of 19th Street. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications covering the installation of sidewalks and matters where not already in, on K and L Streets , north of 19th Street , Committee Appointed to Investi - gate Efficiency of Street Sweening Apparatus. A representative of Company manufacturing the Elgin Street Sweeper, appeared before the Council and invited them to accompany him to Fresno and at that place witness a demon- stration of the efficiency of the Elgin Street Sweeper, with a view toward purchasing one for the City of Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , a committee of three leas anointed to go to Fresno for this purpose. The Mayor an- pointed Councilmen Robinson, Carlisle and Renfro . Renort of Industrial Accident Commission relative to Hazard- ous Condition of Fire Houses . A communication written by Mr . J. J. Rosedale , Construe tion Engineer of the Dena rtment of Safety, Industrial Accident Commission, calling the attention o£ the Council to the hazardous conditions of fire houses No , l and No . 2, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Villow , the City Manager was instructed to remedy the minor faults and a Com- mittee of three was anoointed to investigate the condition of the buildings and report their findings and. recommendations to the Council at their next regular meeting. The Mayor appointed Councilmen willow, Smith and Griffith. Rooming House Permits Granted. Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, th(6 follow- ing parties were granted ne rmission to conduct and maintain rooming houses: E., Walsh, 1927 N Street, T. F. Alberts , The Smart;. Ants . & Rooms , 1715-18th Street . Soft Drink Permits Granted. Unon a motion by willow , seconded by Griffith, the follow- ing parties were granted oermission to conduct and maintain soft Q 1.T,zne_ I3t n, l OR?: ( Contin�zed. ; drink establishments : 25 Sllartin Jaussand, 633 Humboldt Street. Ralph Trotter & Benton Mason, NW Corner of Baker & Flower Sts . Apolication Placed by J.Cocco, to Conduct Rooming .louse, Pool Room and Soft Drink Stand. Denied. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith, application placed by John Cocco to conduct a rooming house, pool room and soft drink establishment , at 1915 L Street , was denied on .^-commen- dation of the Chief of Police , by the following; vote: Ayes: Ca,rli sle ,Griffith,T ouFha.m,Renf ro , Robinson,Smith,Willow, Nays: None. Absent : None . Plans and Specifications Covering:, Proposed Im- provement of Street Dis - trict No . 75, Referred Back to Engineer for Correction. Unon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Willow, plans and specifications submitted by the City Engineer covering proposed improvement of Street District, No . 75, were referred back to the Engineer for correction. Resolution Adopting; plans and Specifications,Sewer District No . 45. Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Renf ro , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "SEVIER DISTRICT NO . 45" IN THE CITY OF BAKFcS'FIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Carl.isle,Griffit:n,Ho„gham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None . Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 409. Upon a motion by Yil.loww , seconded by Carlisle , Resolution of Intention No . 409, entitled.: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CON- STRUCT SEWERS IN A DISTRICT KNO71N AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 45" IN THE CITY OF BAKE'R.SrIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vo t,e,: Ayes : Carl isle,Griffith,Noupham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow , Nays: None. Absent : None. �a June 13th , 1921 (Continued. ) 2fPetition for Refund of Taxes Laid on Table. A petition placed by Geo. J. Wegerer, asking for refund of taxes on property assessed in the year 1920, due to Soldier's affidavit not having been filed previous to July lst, 1920, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, same was laid on the table . Complaint Filed by J.Fernandez' Relative to Buildings at 2.5th and 0 Streets . A communication written by J. Fernandez , complaining against Joe Gonzales for letting of small bufdings at 25th and 0 Streets due to buildings apparently having been built for garage purposes, was read to the Council , and upon a :notion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the City Clerk was instructed to answer Mr. Fernandez ' letter stating that it, would be impos- sible for the Council to take any action in the matter, after having been so advised by the Building Inspector. Complaint Relative to Parking in Alleys Between 16th and 20th Streets. A letter written by Mr, Galbraith, of the Bakersfield Truck and Ware House Co . relative to parties narking motor vehicles in Alleys between 18th and 20th Streets , in violation of Section 57 of Ordinance No . 154, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the matter was referred to thy= attention of the Chief of Police with in- structions to enforce the provisions of the Ordinance and to confer with the Street Superintendent with a view toward placing suitable signs in the Alleys . Invitation from the Seagrave Co . to Inspect Fire Appara- tus at Los Angeles. An invitation extended b;;, the Seagrave Co. to the coun- cil to be present during one of the official tests of the Sea- grave Fire Engines recently purchased by the City of Los Angeles , was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded ' by billow, the communication was ordered placed on file . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith„ claims as audited by the Finance Committee, and pay rolls as authorized June -13th 1921 (Continued. ) by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor in- 27 structed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Committee Apnointed to Investi- gate Regulation of Collection and Disposal of Rubbish. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, a Committee of three was appointed to investigate proposed regulation of col- lection andDisoosal of rubbish. The Major appointed Councilmen Robinson.Willow and Griffith. Offer to Handle Collection and Disposal of Rubbish. A communication signed by members of the Bakersfield Rubbish Men's Protective Association, offering to handle the collection and disnosal of rubbish within the City free of charge , was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, was referred to the Committee of Councilmen instructed to investi- gate the regulation of this matter. Gutters Crossing 21st Street. Councilman Robinson, of the Committee aonointed to investi - gate condition of gutters crossing 21st Ttre,t , reported that it was the recommendation cf the Committee that gutters at the inter- section of 21st Street with the east side of Cedar Street and B Street, be closed and that suitable culverts be installed at the intersection of 21st Street and toe west side of B Street , and at the intersection of 21st Street with both sides of C Street , the expense to be borne by the General Fund . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith, the report of the Committee was accepted and the City Engineer was instructed to carry out the work as outlined by the following vote: Ayes:Carliple,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,?mitn,Willum . Nays : None. Absent : None. ?roposed Purchase of Prooerty in Block 232 for Additional Fire House Site . Mr. Willow, of the Committee appointed to confer with Mr. Cohn relative to proposed purchase of property adjoining Fire House No . 1 on the east, in Block 232, renorted that he had been unable as yet, to interview Mr . Cohn, but did recommend that the niece of property owned by a Chinese named Yet Gow , adjoining - Jura 13th,1921 ( Continued. ) Mr. Cohn's property, be purchased, same having been offered to the City for the sum of ti13000. 00 . Unon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , reoort was accepted and: the purchase authorized, and the City Attorney instructed to secure the necessary instruments and prepare suitable resolution for acceptance , by the following vote : Ayes :Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None . Absent : None . Pronosed Changes of Salaries. Mr. Carlisle of the Committee aopointed to investigate recommendations relative to changes of salaries , submitted a report recommending several changes , and upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Willow, the Council voted to consider each recommen- dation seperately. Salary of Manager. It was moved by Renfro , that the salary of the City Manager remain the same . Motion lost for want of a second, Decrease in Salary of City Manager. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, the salary of the City Manager was decreased from 6;333,33 to $'300. 00_Per month by the following vote Ages: Carlisle,Griffith,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays:Hougham,Renfro . Absent : None. Tncrease in Salary of Assistant Chief of Police . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, the salary of the Assistant, Chief of Police was increased from $160.00 to $165.00 per month, by the following w te : Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith ,Willow. Nays:Hougham. Absent: None. Increase in Salaries of Motor- cycle Officers . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, salaries of motorcycle officers were increased from. $150. 00 to $155. 00 per month, by the following vote: Ayes: Carli.sle ,Griffith,3enf ro ,Robinson,Smith, Nays: Hou gh am,Wi llow. Absent:None. June 13 th, 1921' (Continued. )Inc vease in Salary of 29 Detectives . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, salaries of detectives were increased from ."150.00 to 1160.00 per month, by the following vote: Ayes :Carlisle,Gri.ffith,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith,willow. Nays :Hougham. Absent : None. Decrease in Salary of Building and Blumbing Inspector. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, the salary of the Building and Plumbing Inspector was decreased from 1200.00 to 1185.00 per month, by the following vote : Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Robinson,Smith,willow. Nays:Hougham,Renfro . Absent : None . Increase in Salary , City Attorney 's Clerk . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by willow, the salary of the Clerk in the Attorney's office was increased, from $100.00 to 0125. 00 per month by the following vote: P_yes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Renfro , Robinson,Smith,,Willow . Nays:Hougham. Absent : None. Decrease in Salary, Treasurer and Tax Collector . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, the salary of the Treasurer and Tax Collector was decreased from $200.00 to 105.00 per month., by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffi.th ,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith;willow. Nays:Hougham. Absent: None . Pecreese in Salary of Police Judge . Upon a. motion by fmi.th, seconded by Carlisle, the salary of the Police Judge was decreased from 5200.00 to $175. 00 per month by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Robinson,Smith . Nays:Hougham,Renf ro ,Willc;w. Absent : None. 30 'one 13th, 1 ?P'; ' Cont7 n l",i`.. Decrease in Salary of Tealth, Officer and Milk inspector . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded. by Carlisle , the salary of the Health Officer and Milk Inspector was decreased from $200.00 to VS5 . 00 ner month, by the following vote : Ayes: Carl isle ,Griffith,Robtnson,fnl tt,Willow, Nay a:Hough am.Re of ro . Absent :None. No Change in Salaries of Clerk, Auditor and Assessor. Upon a motion by Wlllow , seeonded by Robinson, it was de- cided that the salaries of Clerk, Auditor and Assessor remain as at present, by the following vote: Ayes : Griffith,Hougiam,7enfrc ,Rob inson,Smith,Willow. Nays: Carlisle . Absent: None. No Change in Salary of Chief Deputy Assessor, Upon a motion by Robinson , seconded. by Griffith, it was decided that the salary of the Chief Deputy Assessor remain as at rresent, by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Decrease in Salary of District Nurse . Upon a. motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, the salary- of the District Nurse was decreased from 01.50.00 to $10. 00 per month, by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Renfro,Rob.inson,Smith,Willar. Nays:Hou,gham. Absent: None . Proposed Increase in Salary of Deputy Clerk and Deputy Auditor. It was moved by Renfro , that One salary of the Deputy Clark and Deputy Auditor be increased from $125.00 to :^135.00 per month. Motion lost for want of a second. Increase in "alary of Deputy Clerk and Deputy Auditor. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro, the salary of the Deputy Clerk a& Deputy Auditor was increased from $125. 00 to 1130.00 per month, by the following vote: Ayes: Carl. isle ,tariff ith,Renf ro ,Rbbinson,emith,Willow. Nays: Hougham . Absent:None. June 13th. , 1921 ( Continued. ) Fixing of Salary of PotcndmasY,er . Upon a motion by Robinson,, seconded by Smith, the Poundmaster's salary was fixed at $100.00 ner month by the following vote - Aye s- Carlisle,Grif f i th,lioughar,Renfro,Robinso n,Smith willov'r . Nays: None. Absent: None . Fixing of Salary ,Draftsman, Engineer 's Office . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the salary of the Draftsman in the City Engineer 's office was fixed at $175.00 oer month, by the following Vote : Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith.Arillow. Nays: None. fix sent: None. Fixing; of Salary, Street Foreman. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Fmith, the salary of the Street, Foreman was fixed at "200.00 cer month, by the follow- ing vote : Ayes: Carlis le ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Rob inson,Smith,Wil_.ow. Nays:none. Absent : None . Proposed Improvement of Oak Street . U-oon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Robinson, the Street Foreman was authorized to use the necessary material and labor on Oak Street, north of 19th Street, to place same in passable condition for traffic . Ad;ournment . Upon a motion by Griffith nded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned. Mayor o _tne City of B ke sfield,Cali.£ornia , ATTEST: �� y/ City Clerk end Ex-e. icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California. 32 Bakersfield, California , June 20, 1921 . Minutes of the regular meeting of the Coancil of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , June 20th, 1921 . Present : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willoi. Absent:None . Idinutes of the regular meeting of June 13th, 1921 , read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Improvements Street District No . 74, Reso- lution of Intention No .408 . This being the time set to hear protests against the proposed improvement of Street District No . 74 , covered by Resolution of Intention No. 408, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Robinson, Reso- lution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDSFING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WILL- ITE PAVEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURBS AND GUT- TERS ON THAT PORTION OF G STRi^ET FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 20th STREET TO THE SOUTHrRLY LINE OF 21st STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAKER,S'iFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith.,Willow. Nays : None. Absent: None. Resolution Adopting Plans and Specifications , Street Dis- trict No. 75. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Robinson, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRO- POSED STREET IIvPROVEMENT ON CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IN THE CITY 0? BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Sm.ith,Willow. Nays:No re. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 410. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, Resolu- tion of Intention. No . 410, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT PORTION OFCALIFORNIA AVENUE FROM THE EASTERLY LINE- OF F STREET TO TEE WESTERLY LINE: OF M STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, COUNTY OF KERN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA , TO BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 75" , was adopted as read by the following' X8487 vote: June 20 th, 1921 (Continued) 33Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinsor,Smit,h,Vlillow. Nays: None. Absent:None. Rooming House and Hotel Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, permits were granted the following parties to conduct and maintain hotels and rooming houses at places specified: E. Walsh, 1724 and 1726 L Street. 7. G. Smith, 1927 N Street . Martin Jaussaud, The National Hotel, 633 Humboldt Street. Permit to Conduct Soft Drink Establishment. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, permission was granted Ed Petrini to conduct a soft drink establishment at 1209-19th. Street. Kennel Pdrmit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded b y Griffith, permit, was granted D. L. Moody to maintain a dog; kennel at 3215 Chester Avenue ,' Contract Awarded A. C . Hopkinson to Audit City Books for Six MonthePeriods Ending June 30th and December 31st, 1921 . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, contract was awarded Arthur C. Hopkinson, Certified Public Accountant , to audit the City books and accounts for six monthsperiods ending June 30t't and December 31st, 1921, for a consideration of $350.00 for audit of each six months period. Approval of Map Showing; East Nile Tract. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith, map submitted showing a subdivision of the NVJ-,1, of the SWI of Section 27, Town- ship 29 South, Range 26 East, M. D. B , & M. , to be known as the East Nile Tract, was approved. Gutters and Culverts on 21st Street. Report submitted by the City Engineer showing an estimate of t1,,e approximate expense to. be incurred by the paving and culvert work necessary at the intersections of Cedar, B and C Streets with 21st Street, as authorized by the Council, was read and upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, the City Engineer j 3 Jure 23O,h, 1921 ( Continued. was instructed to proceed with the work as outlined. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by PTillow, seconded by Carlisle, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments, were alloyed and the Auditor in- str:icted to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cove,, same . Adoption of Salary Ordinance No , 94, New Series. Proposed Ordinance No. 94 New Series , fixing compensa- tion of officers and employees of the City , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, the salary of the District Nurse was increased from $10.00 to �1125.00 per month, by the following vote : A-Yes: Carlisle,Griffith,?,ojCham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Glillow. Nay s: None. Absent : None . It was moved by Renfro , that no change be made in the existing salaries of officials and employees . Motion lost for grant of a second. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the clause providing that the Treasurer and Tax Collector fv.rnish his own Deputies , was stricken from the proposed Ordinance. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by SmitJh, Ordinance No . 94, New Series , entitled: "AN ORDNANCE; FIXING ` FLE: COMPEN- SATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS .'vvD E24PLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BAKERS- FIELD AND REPEALING O DI^'!FCES NOS. 37, 43 and. 83 'dEW SERIFS, AND ALL 07PINANCES A.ME:'NDATORY THEPE;OF 012 IN CONFLICT -r PT"IT_T was adopted as read, after having been corrected, by the follow- ing vote: Ayes - Carl isle,Griffith,Rob inson,Smithjillow. Nays:Hougham,Renfro , Absent: None, Recommendation from E.A,Klein for Increase in Salary of Clerk of Bureau of Ide:.- tification. A letter presented by 'Mr.E. A. Klein, recoranending an Increase in salary for Police Cfficer. for the Furea.0 of Identi- fication, was read to the Council and. apon a motion by Robinson, H8,4 801 june 20th, 1921 (Continued. ' _ seconded. by Carlisle , was referred to the Chief of Police . Communication: .from the Best Way Advertising Company Relative to Trash Receptacles . A letter written by the Best Way Advertising Comoany pro- nosing to furnish the City with a sufficient number of rubbish receptacles , to bear local advertisements , after having been in- V alled, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro, same was referred to the City Manager. Collection and Disposal of Rubbish and Garbage , Councilman Robinson, of the Committee, appointed to inves- tigate the best ways and means of regulating the collection and disposal of rubbish, and garbage, submitted a report which con- tained the following- recommendations : That the present Ordinance regulating; these matters be amended to 'provide for the elimination of the provision making it necessary that rubbish wagons be divided into two compartments ; that a 'provision be made providing a maximum fee to be collected by the Rubbish Collectors from residents ; that a small quarterly license fee be exacted by the City from each Rubbish. and Garbage Collector to whom permits are granted to engage in this business; that the City Dump be placed in charge of Laz Montoya and that a suitable bond be furnished by him to insure faithful performance . Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Carlisle, the Com- mittee report was accepted and the Council concurred in the rec- ommendations and the Committee instructedto have the necessary revised Ordinance: prepared to conform with their recommendations, and to have same submitted to the Council for their approval . Motion carried by the following vote : Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays : None Absent: None . Fixing Amount of Bond for Caretaker at City Dump. it was moved by Smith, seconded by Carlisle thataO5000. 00 Bond be required to be furnished by the caretaker to be placed in charge at the City Dump. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes :Carlisle,Hougham,Smith. Nays: Griffith,lenfro,Robinson,Willow. Absent: None. Jun- 21 11i 1✓!-1 (Con'ln..ued. 5 36 upon a motion by willow, seconded by Griffith, the amount of Bond to be furnished by the Caretaker of tYe City Dump was fixed at �2500.00. Type of Pavement for Sumner^ Street., Councilman Griffith, of the Committee apoointed to inves- tigate the various types of paving, reported. tha. t it. was the rec- ommendation of the Committee that will.ite having be used on. Sumner Street . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Robinson, the report of the Committee was accented and the Council concurred in the recommendation by the following vote: Ayes : Carl isle ,Griffith,Renfro,Rob inso n,Willow . \Tay s:Hougham,Smith. Absent: None . Instructions to Prepare Plans and Specifications for Im- provement of Sumner Street. Upon a motion by willow, seconded by Renfro , the City En- gineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifi-cations for the improvement of Sumner Street, between King and the Easterly City Limits, providing that five ( 5) inch willite pavement be used, by the following vote : Ayes : Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Tillow. Nays : None . Absent: None . Proposed Improvement of 16th Street and Intersecting Streets . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the matter of the proposed improvement of 16th Street from A to P Streets and other unimproved Streets between 15th and Truxtur. ,Avenue , ;eras referred. to a Committee consisting of Councilmen Smith'. Carlisle and Renfro, 'Nit.h instructions to investigate as to what .Streets should be improved and the type of paving to be used. Protest Against Method of Assessment for Improve- ment of Sumner Street. A petition signed by owners of properties between King and Gage Streets on Sumner, protesting against the proposed method of assessment for the improvement of that Section, of the Street, was read to the Council and upon a motion by June 20`,}' , 1921 (Continued. ) Robinson, seconded by Renfro, the consideration of the protest 37 was laid over until the proper time which will be set to hear same. Donation to Children's Day Nursery . Upon a motion by 7enf ro , seconded by willow, the Council voted todonate $150. 00 to the Child.ren's Day Nursery, the amount to be paid out of Ve General Fund after July lst, 1921. Proposed Installation of Gutters on K and L Streets , North of 19th Street. A plan showing the installation of sidewalks and gutters on K and I: Streets , north of 19th Street , was presented to the Council by the City Attorney and upon a motion by Robinson, sec- onded by Renfro, a committee was ap^ointed to investigate and report their recommendations to the Council . The Mayor appointed Councilmen willow, Carlisle and Griffith, Adjournment. Uoon a motion by Renfro , seconded by willowo the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the City ` o . Bakersfield, Calif o rrai a. ATTEST; City Clerk an@ Ex-ef cie Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California . . Bakersfield. , California, June 27, .1.921. 33 Minutes of the regular meeting of t) Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o °clock. P.M. , June 27th., 1921 . Present: Carlisle,Griffith,Hou gham,P.enf ro ,Robinson,Smith ,willow. Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of June 200 , 1921 , read and approved as read. Approval of Map Showing Improvement of Stark Park. Mr. McLaren of San Francisco, presented to the Council a map showing the contemplated improvement, of Stark Park, and upon a motion by willow , seconded by Carlisle , the map was approved and Mr. McLaren instructed to complete the map and specifications in accordance therewith., by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,willow, Nays: None. Absent:None. Claim of City* Treasurer for Services of Der.,uty*. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Robinson, claim presented by Mrs. Florence Robison, covering services as Deputy Treasurer for the sum of $100 .00, was referred to the City Manager for his apnroval . Permit Granted to 2acific Telephone & Telegraph Co . to Lay Underground Con- duits Through Stark Park . Upon a motion by willow , seconded by Griffith, the Pac- ific Telephone & Telegraph Co , was granted permission to lay underground conduits through Stara Park , north of the center lire of 20th Street , by the following vote : Ayes :Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,willow . Nays: Non.^, Absent : None . Complaint of J. Fernandez Relative to Sidewalk Space . Mr. J. Fernandez appeared before the Council and request- ed that come action be taken to prevent a party from using side- walk space in front of Fernandez ' property at the corner of 2601.1 and N Streets . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the matter was referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for handling . June 27t?i, 192. .n� 1 (Continued.) 39 Plans OrderoJ for Improvement of Park in Blocks 1-2 and 12, Bernard Addition. Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Willow, Mr. McLaren of San Francisco was instructed to prepare plans and specifica- tions for the improvement of Park situated in Blocks 1-2 and 1.2, in the Bernard Addition for the sum of 1225.00. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Pillow, seconded by Griffith, the follow- ing parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain roam- ing houses: Mrs. J. H . Shoemaker, The Butte Rooms , 1726-1724 L Street. L. Costa, 1918 L Street, The Silver Dollar. Pool Room Permit Granted. Upon a motion. by Willow, seconded by Renfro , L. Costa was granted permission to conduct and maintain a pool room at 1918 t Street . Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the follow- ing ing parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: Luigi Costa, 1916 L Street, Joe Jolly, 2019 M Street . Request to Revoke Soft Drink Permits . A communication addressed to the Council by the Chief of Police , C . H. Stone , informing them that licenses issued to John Brunerc of 613 Humboldt Street , Angel Kay of 1814 M Street , and Martin. Jaussaud of 03 Humboldt Street , should be revoked due to violation of City Ordinances , was read and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , the City Clerk was instructed to cite the above-mentioned parties to appear before the Council at 8 o 'clock P .M. July 5th, 1921 , and at On nt time show cause why their Licenses should not be revoked. Appropriation for Band Concerts . A communication written by the Bakersfield Civic Commer- cial Association recommending that a series of band concerts be given in the City Hall Park , .every Wednesday night , beginning July 6th, 1921 , and ending September 28th, 1921 , to cost a total of 5656.00, one-third of same to be borne by the County , one-third I' June 27th, 1921 ( Continued. ) 40 by the City and one-third by the Civic Commercial Association, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the Council concurred in the recommendation and t he Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of "266. 00 to cover the City 's share of the exoe nse . Building tnsnector instructed to Have Platform Placed on OJA Jail. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the Build- ing Inspector was instructed to secure the necessary lumber and to arrange to have a platform built on the old jail foundation in the City Hall Park , of a suitable size so that same can he used for band concerts, etc. ; Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls. Upon a motion by Tillow, seconded by Griffith , claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor in- structed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Gift of Bricks to the Civic Commercial Association for use in Automobile Camp. A communication addressed to the Council by the Bakers- field Civic Commercial Association requesting that the City give the Civic Commercial Association sufficient old bricks for use at the automobile camp, was read to the Council, and upon a motion by willow, seconded by -Renfro , the Street Super- intendent was instructed to deliver the necessary bricks. Formation of Sewer District. A report submitted by the Health Officer , Dr. P.J Cunso, recommending that a Sewer District be fo^r.ed to include Blocks 232 and 239, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Griffith, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for a Sewer District to embrace the Blocks mentioned. Communication. from Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association Relative to Types of Pavement. A communication written by the Bakersfield Civic Commer- cial Association advising the Council that a Resolution had been passed by the Board of Trustees, that great rare be exercised in choosing the type of pavement to be laid on the City Streets Q Q ,Turn 27,,'r, 1921 . ( Continued. )) to the end that the most permanent types should be used, was read to the Council and it was moved by Renf no , seconded by Willow, that the letter be placed on file . Upon a. motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the motion was laid on the table by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays: Renfro jillow. Absent :Non.e. ?lans and Specifications for Contemplated Improvement of Streets with Willite Held up, 'loon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the City Engineer was instructed not to proceed further :°+it's: plans and specifications ordered for the improvement of Sumner Street and the 17 Blocks of Streets between A and G Streets , north of Truxtun Avenue , until again instructed to proceed, by the following vote: Ayes:Ca.rlisle,Gri£fi,th,Hougham,Robinson. Nays: Renfro ,Smith,Willow . Absent: None . ( Pronosed Rubbish Ordinance and Agreement with Man- ager of City Dump. A proposed Ordinance regulating the collection and disposal of rubbish, and the proposed agreement to be entered into by the City of Bakersfield and Laz Montoya, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , were referred back to the City Attorney for correction. Refund of 1920 Taxes. Upon a motion by 7illow , seconded by Griffith, patition placed by the Chesbro Memorial Methodist Church of Kern, asking for a refund of 1920 taxes amounting to $6.40, levied in that year on property used for religious purposes , and therefore ex- empt, was ?ranted and the Auditor instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $6.40, to cover. Proposed Repealing of Ordinance No . 45, Relative to Street Signs. Upon a. motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance repealing Ordi- nance No , 45, and providing for a provision relative to uniformity 42 Tune 27t1h, 1921 (Continued. 3 of sidewalk signs . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willcw . Nays:Eougham. Absent: None . Condition of Fire Houses . Councilman Willow, of the Committee appointed to investi- gate the condition of Fire Houses No, 1 and No . 2, reported that no repairs be made to Fire House No , 1 at this time „ and that a suitable girder and post in Engine House No . 2 be constructed and upon a motion by Robinson, see onded by Renfro , the committee re- port was accepted and the City Manage r was instructed to have the work done as outlined, Allowance of Claim; Mrs . Florence Robison for Services as Deputy Treasurer. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconder'. by Griffith, claim Presented by Mrs. Florence Robison, for services as acting; City Treasurer, during vacation of City Treasurer A.W.Robison, , for t.: . year 1901, was allowed, Contemplated Purchase of Filing Equipment for Treasurer's Office. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by -Renfro , the con- templated purchase of suitable filing; equipment for use in the Treasurer's Office, was referred to the City Y nager for in- vestigation and recommendation. Proposed Improvement of Streets Between A and P Streets, 15th to 19th Streets, Councilman Smith, of the Committee appointed to inves- tigate the contemplated improvement of Ath Street and inter- secting Streets , reported that it was the recommendation of the committee that the following Streets be paved with Warrenite Pavement , 'similar to that used on 17th and Ath Streets , with a 31 inch asphaltic concrete base with a 1 inch Warrenite top: A Street 16th to Truxtun 1 Block . D It R,R. ° It About is tr E It i eth tt it l " G it 15th IT IT ry " L it 15th " 16th9treets 1 ' M IT 15th IT leth It a It 0 IT 15th " 19th it 5 IT p " Ath " Truxt n l tt lath " A " Chester and K to P Streets 14 It excluding such portions of the Streets as would ordinarily June 27, 1921 (Continued. ) be raid ror by the School Board. 43 Upon a motion by Robinson, secorded by Griffith, the Committee renort was accepted and the City Engineer instructed to prepare plans and snecifications as outlined, by the following vote: Ayes : Ca.rlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays: RenfroJillow. Absent : None. Condemnation Proceedings Ordered for Acquisition of Additional Property for Stark Park Site . City Attorney Mahon reported that no agreement could be reached with the Parties owning the properties adjoining the west bank of the Kern Island Canal , between 20th and 21st Streets , relative to the price to be maid for these properties , and zi-oon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed to Proceed with condemnation Proceedings to secure the lands . Proposed Appointment of Police judge. It was moved b- Renfro , that nominations for candidates for the nosition of Police Judge , be declared in order. Motion lost for want of P second. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Rob ' son, seconded by Griffith, the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the Ciy f Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City -clerk and Ex-ol Lclo Clark-of the Coancl of the City of Bakers- field, California. 44 Bakersfield, California , July 5th, 1921 . 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 5th, 1921 . Present: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of June 27th, 1921 , read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Sewers in Sewer District No, 45 , Res- olution of Intention No.409. ,1e4 This being the time, to hear protests against the contem- plated construction of sewers in Sewer District No . 45, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 409, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, Res- olution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDE-ING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEALERS IN A DISTRICT KNOVvN AS "SEWER DL2TRICT NO . 45" , IN THE CITY OF BAKF- SFIELD" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,RObinson,Smitll,Willow. Nays: None. Absent:None. Revocation of Soft Drink Permit, J. Brunero . This being the time set for J. Brunero to appear and show cause , if any, why soft drink permit held by him should not be revoked, the Council proceeded to hear the testimony and after having heard same, upon a motion by Griffith, second- ed by Smith, permit held by J. Brunero to conduct a soft drink establishment at 631 Humboldt Street, was revoked by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson.,Smith,Willow. Nays:Renfro . Absent : None . Revocation of Soft Drink Permit, Angel Kay . This being the time set for Angel Kay to appear and show cause, if any, why soft drink permit held by him should not be revoked, the Council proceeded to hear the testimony and after having heard same , upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith, permit held by Angel Kay to conduct a soft drink establishment at 1814 M Street, was revoked by the following 48187 July 5th, 1921 , ( Continued. ) 45 vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays:Renfro. Absent: None. Revocation of Soft Drink Permit, M. Jaussaud. This being the time set for M. Jaussaud to appear and show cause, if any, why soft drink permit held b,; him should not be revoked, the Council proceeded to hear the testimony and after having heard same, upon a motion by .Smith, seconded by Griffith, permit held by M. Jaussaud to conduct a soft drink establishment at 633 Humboldt Street, was revoked by the following vote: Ayes :Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays: Renfro . Absent: None. Rooming House Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith , the following parties were granted permission to conduct rooming houses at places specified : E. Walsh, The Santa Fe Rooms , 1504 F Street. Albert Watts , 1201-20th Street. Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: Lewis Gifford & Vance Coleman, 605 Chester Avenue . J. M. Davis, 24th & Union Avenue . Vvm. J. Bell , 3010 Chester Avenue. Formation of Sewer District to Include Blocks 104 and 105 , Kern. City Health Officer, Dr. P . J. Cuneo, presented a recom- mendation to the Council requesting that a Sewer District be formed to include Blocks104 and 105, Bakersfield formerly Kern. A petition was also presented signed by property owners owning property in these Blocks, asking for sewer facilities . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the forma- tion of this District. A July 5th, 1991 (Continued. ) Refunds of 1921 Personal Property Taxes Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the following refunds of 1921 Personal Property taxes were granted, the parties having failed to ask for Soldier' s Exemption at the time of assessment : Homer Brown, �5 .80; A. J. Michener, 4"6.78; E. Ball, ti,7.88; Ray Paynter, i8.58. Acceptance of Departmental Reports for June , 1921. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro, reports submitted by the heads of the several Departments showing monies collected during the month of June , 1921 , were accepted and ordered placed on file . Offer of Kern County Land Co. to Sell to the City the West Portion of Block 419 , Ad- joining Jastro Park. A communication written by the Kern County Land Co . offering to sell to the City the West portion of Block 419, adjoining the present Jastro Park site, containing approxi- mately 5 acres, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , the Mayor was requested to appoint a Committee of three to investigate and report their recom- mendations to the Council at the next regular ,Teeting. Coun- cilmen Car11sle ,5mith and Griffith were appointed as the Com- mittee. Adoption of Resolution Abandoning All Proceedings In Proposed Opening of Alley In Hirshfelde Tract. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ABANDONING ALL PROCEEDINGS IN THE PROPOSED OPENING OF AN ALLEY 25 FEET WIDE ALONG THE WESTERLY END OF' BLOCK 27 IN THE HIRSHFELD TRACT IN THE CITY OF BAKERS- FIELD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLANCHE STREET AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF AN ALLEY RUNNING EASTE?ILY AND WLSTi.RLY THROUGH BLOCKS 25, 26 and 27 OF SAID TRACT" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Rboinson,Smith,Willow . Nays: None . Absent: None. �S�S? July 5th , 1921 ( Continued. ) 7 Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 411. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, Resolution of Intention No . 411 entitled: "RESJLUTION 0? INTENTION TO OPEN AN ALLEY 25 FEhT WIDE ALONG THE WESTERLY END OF 'IHE HIRSHFELD TRACT IN THE CITY OF BAKEiSFIELD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLANCHE STREET AND THE NORTHERLY LINE Oh' THE ALLEY RUNNING EAST- ERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH SAID TRACT" was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Car lisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,RObinson,Smith,Willow. Nays:None. Absent: None. Adoption of Ordinance No.95 New Series . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro, Ordinance No. 95 New Series , regulating the accumulation, removal and dis- posal of rubbish and stable manure , was adopted after eliminating from proposed Section 8, the words "hotels" ,"restaurants" , "eating houses" , "stores" , "shops" , "Offices" , "or other public buildings" , by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle, Griffith,Hou g�iam,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith ,Willow. Nays: None. Absent :None . Adoption of Ordinance No. 96 New Series. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith, Ordinance No . 96 New Series, regulating the independent collection of rubbish within the City , was adopted after changing Section 5 to read that license fee will be �25. 00 per Quarter, by the following vote: Ayes:Carl isle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,SYnith,Willow . Nays : None. Absent: None. Mayor Authorized to Sign Agreement Between City of Bakersfield and Laz Mon- toya , Relative to Manage- ment of City Dump. A proposed agreement to be entered into by the City of Bakersfield , and Laz Montoya, relative to the management of the City Dump was read and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, was approved and the Mayor authorized to sign the 48 July 5th , 1921, (Continued. ) agreement on behalf of the City, by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Approval of Sewer Assessment Diagram, District No . 43. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow, assessment diagram of Sewer District No. 43, was approved as submitted by the City Engineer. Proposed Sale of Building in Block 225,Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Carlisle, the City Manager was authorized to use his own discretion relative to the sale of building situated in Block 225 recently acquired by the City from Mrs. May Stark Fox. Plans and Specifications Ordered for the Improvement of the 17 Blocks of Streets, using Will- ite Paving . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with plans and specifications . for the contemplated improvement of 17 Blocks of Streets between A and G Streets , north of Truxtun Avenue , specifying that Will- ite be used in the construction. Plans and Specifications Ordered for Improvement of Sumner St. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , the City Engineer was instructed to proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications of contemplated improvement to Sumner Street between King Street and the East City limits, specifying that an asphaltic concrete base be laid, with a Warranite Bitulithic wearing surface . Purchase of Filing Equipment , City Clerk's Office . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the City Clerk was authorized to purchase a steel filing cabinet with interior equipment , under the supervision of the City Manager. July 5th , 1921 ( Continued. ) n n Comfort Stations at Jastro * 7 ?ark . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , . the City Manager was instructed to proceed with the installation of comfort stations at Jastro Park. Proposed Stopping of Street Cars at Each Street Inter- section. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, the City Manager was instructed to confer with Mr. Wishon of ti.e Bakersfield and Kern Electric Railway Company, and request that all Street cars stop on the near side of each Street intersection, on 19th Street between F and 11. Streets, and on Chester Avenue between 15th and 24th Streets , the case to stop regardless of whether it is necessary to take on or discharge passengers , also that the 111anagement of the car Company be requested to re-arrange car schedule so that cars will. stop at the intersection of 19th & Chester Avenue only sufficient time to take on or discharge pas- sengers . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the meeting adjourned. syor ��of the City, akersfield, California . ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-of. 'cio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California . 50 Bakersfield, California, July llth, 1921 . 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 llth, 1921 . Present: Carlis le ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Smith. Absent : Robinson,Willow. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 5th, 1921 , read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Improvements, Street District No. 75, Resolu- tion of Intention No.410. This being the time set to hear protests against con- templated improvement of Street District No. 75, and no pro- tests having been presented, upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDkRING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURBS lIID SIDEWALISS ON THAT PORTION OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF F STREET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF M STREET', IN THE CITY OF BAItE3SFIELD, CO LINTY OF KERN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA"was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Smith. Nays: None. Absent:Rob inson,Willow. Opening Bids, Street Improvement District No . 74, Resolution of Intention No . 408 . This being the time set to open sealed proposals sub - mitted covering contemplated improvement of Street District No . 74, covered by Resolution of Intention No. 408, upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, bid submitted was publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Bakersfield Engineering Company, for Im- provement of Street District No . 74. Upon a motion by Renf ro , seconded by Griffith, Resolu- tion awarding contract to the Bakersfield Engineering Co . for the improvement of Street District No. 74, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 408, for the sum of $4232.90, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carli sle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Smith. Nays : None . Absent :Robinson,willow. 48-4$7 July llth, 1921. ( Continued. ) 0 l 1 Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Carlisle, A. Olivieri was granted permission to conduct and maintain the Plantier Hotel at 631 Humboldt Street. Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the fol- lowing parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: W. E. French, 624 Humboldt Street. J . J. Murray , Hopkins Building. Application to Conduct Soft Drink Stand, Denied. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , aoolication placed by A. M. Pierucci to conduct a soft drink establishment at 1209-19th Street , was denied. Refunds to Cover Erroneous Collection of Licenses, Allowed. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Renfro , the following parties were granted refunds due to license fee pa id by them being based on incorrect rate, and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants for the respective amounts: Louie Coste , 2.50 Freyschlog & Terry 20.00 Vito Guintoli 7. 50 W. J. Harris 10.00 Helm & Stone 50.00 M. Kato 12. 50 Moon & Chorn 10.00 Mulkey & Javaras 19. 50 Pasquini & Melons 5.00 M. Payan 2. 50 J. Roemer 5.00 Mrs. Same Tanaka 5.00 Refund to Cover Double Payment for Building Permit. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Carlisle, 0 . L.French was granted a refund of $10.00 to cover fee paid for Building Per- mit No. 777, fee having been paid previously to cover the erection of the building in question. Acceptance of Treasurer's Financial Report . Month of June, 1921. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Carlisle , Treasurer's financial report for the month of June . 1921 , was accepted and ordered placed on file. 52 July llth , 1921 (Continued. ) Contemplated Revocation of Soft Drink Permits. A communication addressed to the Council by the Chief of Police , advising them of the violation of provisions of Ordinance No. 64 New Series by parties holding soft drink per- mits, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Smith, the following parties were cited to annear before the Council at 8 o 'clock P.M. , July 18th , 1921 , and show cause, if any they may have, why soft drink permit held by them should not be revoked: V. Grimaud, 711 Humboldt Street. C. C. Smith 609 Baker Street. John Swett Monte Carlo . P. Grimaud 1207-19th Street . J. Usher The Windsor. Adoption of Resolution Declaring Weeds a Public Nuisance and Pro- viding for the Removal of Same. Upon a motion by Renf ro , seconded by Smith, Resolution 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, PRO- VIDING FOR THE GIVING OF NOTICE AIU FIXING THE TIME FOR HEAR- ING PROTESTS" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfno ,Smith. Nays : None. Absent :Robinson,Willow. Adoption of Plans and Specifications Street District No. 73. Upon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Smith , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR "TREET IMPROVEMENT ON L STREET AND K STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Smith . Nays: None. Absent: Robinson,Willow . Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 412 . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Carlisle, Resolu- tion of Intention No . 412 , entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTEWI ION TO IMPROVE PORTIONS OF L STREET AND K STREET , IN THE CITY OF BAKE'tSFIELD, COUNTY OF KERN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE KNOWN �S�S7 July llth , 1921 ( Continued. ) 06 AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 73" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougtiam,Renfro ,Smith . Nays: None . Absent : Robinson,Willow. City Manager Instructed to Repair Fire Houses as per Recommendations of Representative of Indus- trial Accident Commission. A communication addressed to the City Auditor by Mr.E.F. Goelzer, Superintendent of Inspection and Safety, of the State Compensation Insurance Fund, requesting that the Council take the necessary steps to place Fire Engine Houses Nos . 1 and 2 , in safe condition in accordance with recommendations offered by Mr. Rosedale, Construction Engineer of the Industrial Accident Com- mission, was read and upon a motion by Renf ro , seconded by Briffith, the matter was referred to the City Manager with in- structions to comply with the requirements as outlined by Mr. Rosedale. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle, claims as audited b;j, the Finance Committee were allowed and tYB Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals for the Improvement of One Block on North Baker Street . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the City Engineer was instructed to advertise inviting sealed proposals for the construction of cement, concrete curbs and gutters on the east side of Baker Street , between Main and Grace Streets , and also for the construction of double gutters across the easterly side of the intersections of Baker Street with Main and Grace Streets . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Carl.isle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Smith. Nays: None. Absent : Robinson,Willow. Report of Committee Relative to Prcposed Purchase of Addi- tional Park Property Adjoin- ing Jastro Park . Councilman Carlisle of the Committee appointed to investi- gate the advisability of accepting the offer submitted by the Kern 54 July llth, 1921 (Continued. ? County Land Comnany, to sell to the City the westerly nortion of Block 419, adjoining Jastro Park, reported that it was the recom- mendation of the Committee that the Purchase be not made. The matter was laid over without action at the o resent time . Request for Report from Water Engineers. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith, the City Clark was instructed to address a communication to the firm of Olmsted and Gillelen, and request that they submit a report as quickly as possible advising what progress has been made in the investigation and survey of water matters in the City of Bakersfield. Street Space Assigned to Rev. Mullen on K Street for Holding Religious Meetings. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, the Chief of Police was instructed to see that the Reverend Mullen be al- lowed to occupy 75 feet of snace on K Street at the Southeast corner of 19th Street. Adjournment . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Carlisle, the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the Cit ofj Bakersfiel , California . ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-o ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers - f is ldp Cal ifornia. Bakersfield , California , July 18th, 1921, 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. , July 18th, 1921 . Present: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Absent:None. Minutes of the regular meeting of July llth, 1921 , read and approved as read. Matter of Contemplated Revocation of Soft Drink Per- mits Laid Over for One Week. This being the time set to hear testimony to be presented by J. Swett , J. Usher, V. Grimaud, ?. Grimaud and C . C. Smith, relative to contemplated revocation of permits held by them to conduct soft drink stands , and due to the fact that they were not all present, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the matter was laid over for one week to be taken up again at 8 o 'clock P .M. , July 25th, 1921 . Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , Grace Callagy was granted permission to conduct and maintain the Callagy Rooms at 1803-16th Street. Refund of 1921 Personal Property Tax. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , petition presented by A. L. Johnston asking for a refund of "9. 66 toe over tax said on personal property for the year 1921 , which would z' have been exempt had Soldier's Exemption been filed at the proper time, was allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue a warrant in this amount. Permit Granted to Erect Temporary Tabernacle , Upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by 'Nillow, permission was granted the Mt.2ion Baptist Church to erect a temporary taber- nacle on California Avenue in accordance with detail contained in petition filed with the Council on July 18th, 1921 . Letter from Civic Commercial Association Relative to Infected Trees. A communication addressed to the Council by the Bakers- field Civic Commercial Association, relative to a large number of trees in parking spaces being infected with spiders and 6 July 18th , 1921 (Continued. ) recommending that the City take the necessary steps to remedy the matter, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, was referred to the City Man- ager. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls, Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as author- ized by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover, same. Acceptance of Certified Accountant A. C . Hopkinson 's Audit Report . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, report submitted by Certified Accountant A. c;. Hopkinson, covering an audit of the City books and accounts for the six month period ending June 30th, 1921, was accepted and ordered placed on file and the different officials were ordered to comply with the recommendations contained in the report. Collection of Delinquent Street Work Assessments. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed to endeavor to collect from the individual parties mentioned in Mr. Hopkinson 's report, money due the City for the improvement of Streets . Petition to Install Street Lights at 6th & 8th Sts. at Intersection of M St . A petition signed by eight residents on M Street petitioning the Council to take the necessary steps to have street lights installed at the intersection of that Street with Sixth and Eighth Streets , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith was referred to the City Manager with instructions to install the lights if deemed necessary . Clerk Ordered to Advertise for Bids for Jastro Park Comfort Station. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , plan submitted by the Building Inspector showing contemplated construction of a comfort station in Jastro Park , was 48187 July 1Eth, 1921 (Continued. ) _ +� accepted and the City Clerk ordered to advertise for bids to cover the work . Contemplated Purchase of Property Adjoining Jastro Park Laid Over One Week. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , action on the contemplated purchase of the property in Block 419, from the Kern County Land Company, was laid over for one week and Mr. Osborne of the Land Company was requested to prepare an offer to be submitted to the Council , containing terms , etc . of the purchase. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned. 7 C� 1AN Mayor of the Ci y f Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: 4K City Cleric and Ex-offiao Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. 58 Bake.rsfield,California ,July25, 1921 . 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 25th , 1921. Present: Carl isle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Rob inson,Smith,Willow. Absent :None. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18th, 1921 , read and approved as read. Revocation of Soft Drink Permit Held by J. Swett. This being the time set for J. Swett to appear and show cause why soft drink permit held by him should not be revoked, it was moved by Renfro , seconded by Willow, that the case be dismissed. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes: RenfroWillow . Nays : Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham,Rob inson,Smi th. Absent: None. Uoon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith , soft drink hermit held by J . Swett to conduct a stand at 1434- 19th Street was revoked by the following vote : Ayes: Carlisle, Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith . Nays:Renfro ,Willow. Absent: None. Revocation of Soft Drink Permit , J. Usher. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle , per- mit held by J. Usher to conduct soft drink establishment at 1919 K Street, was revoked by the following vote: Ayes: Csrlisle, Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith, Nays : Renfro ,Willow. Absent: None. Revocation of Soft Drink Permit , P. Grimaud. Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, permit held by P. Grimaud to conduct soft drink establish- ment at 1207-19th Street, was revoked by the following vote: Ayes: Carl.isle, Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith . Nays:Renfro ,71illow. Absent : None. 4818' July 25th, 1921 ( Continued, ) 1)9 Revocation of Soft Drink Permit, V. Grimaud. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith, permit held by V. Grimaud to conduct a soft drink establishment at 711 Humboldt Street, was revoked by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle .Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith . Nays:Renfro,Willow . Absent: None , Revocation of Soft Drink t'ermit, C. C . Smith , Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Griffith, permit held by C. C. Smith to conduct soft, drink establishment at 609 Bakerr Street , was revoked by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougnam,Robinson,Smith , Nays:RenfroWillow . Absent: None. Street Superintendent Instructed to Have Weeds Removed from Properties . This being the time set to hear protests against the contemplated removal of weeds from oroperties shown in Resolution No , 1, adopted July llth, 1921, and no protests having been pre- sented, upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, the Suoer- intendent of Streets was ordered to proceed to remove the weeds by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle, Griffi.th ,Hougtram,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith,Wiliow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Opening Bids , Sewer District No . 45 . This being the time set to open sealed proposals submitted covering the construction of Sewers in District No, 45, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Willow , all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Lloyd S . Stroud to �.onstruct Sewers, District No, 45. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, Resolution awarding contract to construct Sewers in Sewer District No . 45 , to Lloyd S. Stroud, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro ,Rob inson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None, Absent: None. 60 July 25th, 1921 ( Continued . ) Acceptance of Plans and Specifications , Stark Park . Upon a motion by Willow, s econded by Carlisle, glans and specifications submitted by Mac3orie and McLaren, for the improvement of Stark Park, were accepted and the City Auditor instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of k250. 00 to cover same. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Permit Gmnted to Collect Rubbish . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, R.D, Whitmore of 1314-17th Street, was granted permission to haul rubbish. Refund of Business License , Union Oil Company. Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the Union Oil Co . of California , was granted a refund of $13.00 to cover, over-payment of license fee paid for the second quarter of 1921, and the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in this amount to cover same. Transfer of Balance of 1916 Personal Property Surnlus Fund to the General Fund. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the City Auditor was authorized to transfer the sum of $140.74 from the 1916 Personal Property Surplus Fund to the General Fund. Improvement of Oak Street. A letter from the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Asso- ciation relative to the improvement of Oak Street was read to the Council and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Grif- fith, the City Engineer was instructed to preoare plans and specifications for the improvement of Oak Street between Palm and 24th Streets , by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smitb,Willow . Nays: None . Absent: None. July 25th, 1921 ( Continued. ) 61 Letter from Olmsted & Gillelen, Relative to Water Facilities . A letter received from Olmsted and Gillelen, Civil En- gineers of Los Angeles , advising that the Bakersfield Water Re- port would be submitted to the Council by them in September of this year, was read and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, was ordered placed on file. Letter from California State Board of Health in Regard to Sending; Health Officer to Santa Monica . A communication addressed to the Council by the Calif- ornia State Board of Health asking that the local Health Officer be sent to the convention at Santa Monica in September, was read and upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow ,was ordered placed on file . Adoption of Weed Resolu- tion No. 2 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, weed Reso- lution No . 2. , entitled: "A REEOLUPION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON CERTAIN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY 41ITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMIT'S OF THE CITY OF BAKEZ1T'1hLD, A PUBLIC NUISANCE , PROVIDING FCR THE GIVING OF NOTICE AND FIXING THE TIME FOR HEAR- ING PROTESTS" was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Rob inson,Smi th,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Ordinance No . 97, New Series . Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle , Ordinance No . 97 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SIZE AND POSITION OF SIDEWALK SIGNS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS . 38 and 45, OF THE CITY OF BAKhRSFIELD" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro,Robinson,Smith ,Willow. Nays- None. Absent : None. Proposed Amendment to Ordinance No . 23 New Series. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Robinson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Ordinance 62 July 25 , 1921 (Continued . ) No . 23 New Series , providing that owners of vehicles holding stand narmits , may use and park substitute vehicles while their regular machines are undergoing repairs, etc . , without having to secure an additional permit• for so doing. Donation for Financing Pro - tests Against LosAngeles Water & Power Filings . In accordance with request submitted by the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, the Council. authorized the Auditor to issue a warrant in the sum of 1125,00 to be used. for financing the protest against Los Angeles obtaining water and oower sites on the Kings end Kern Rivers . Committee Appointed to In- vestigate Insurance Carried On City Properties. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle , the Mayor was requested to aopoint a committee of one to investigate the matter of insurance being carried on City properties . The Mayor snoointed Councilman Robinson as the Committee . Contemplated Park Purchase Laid. Over. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Smith , the matter of the contemplated purchase of additional land for Jastro Park was laid over for one week . Contemplated Improvement of Kentucky Street from Baker to Union Avenue . Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Smith, the City Engineer was instructed to oreoare plans and specifi- cations for paving and gutters on Kentucky Street between Baker Street and Union Avenue , the soecifieations to provide that this Street be paved with a four inch Asphalt Concrete base with a lz inch Warrenite, Bitulithic wearing surface. Thickness of Pavement Specified for Sumner Street. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, the City Engineer was instructed to provide in the Specifications to cover the improvement of Sumner Street, between King and the easterly City Limits , that a four inch Asphalt Concrete base oe laid with a 11 inch Warrenite Bitulithic wearing surface . 3 July 25 , 1921 ( Continued. ) 6 Pro oosed Opening of M Street Between 6th & 8th Sts . Upon a motion by Smith , seconded by Griffith, the City Manager was instructed to interview the owners of properties necessary to be acquired. to open M Street from 6th to 8th streets , through Block A of the Lowell Addition, and if oossible, to secure from them the necessary Deeds for the nronerty in- volved. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned . Mayor of the City f Bakersfield, California. ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-offClerk of t2e Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. 64 Bakersfield. California, August lst, 1921. 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 1st , 1921. Present: Carl isle ,Griff ith ,Hougham,Renf ro ,Rob inson,Smith,Willow . Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 25th , 1921, read and aooroved as read. Adoption of Resolution Over- ruling Protests to Proposed Improvements in Street Dis- trict No. 73, Resolution of Intention No. 412. This being the time set to hear protests against the contemplated improvement of Street District No. 73, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 412, and a protest having been filed by owners of less than five per cent of the property in- volved, the Council proceeded to consider the protest, and after having done so , upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Willow, Resolution overruling same was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes :Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith ,Willow, Nays: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution Order- ing Construction of Improve- ments in Street District No . 73, Resolution of Intention No . 412. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Willow, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS AND REPAVING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS Or' L AM K STREETS, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, COUNTY OF KERN, SPATE OF CALIFORNIA", was adopted as read by the fol- lowing vote : Ayes:Ca rl isle ,Griff ith.Hougham,Renf ro ,Rob ins on,Smith,Wil law. Nays: None . Absent:None. Opening Bids, Street District No . 75, Resolution of Intention No . 410. This being the time set to open sealed proposals sub- mitted to cover contemplated improvement of Street District No , 75, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 410, upon a August 1st , 1921 ( Continued. ) 6�. e.) motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith , all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Weitzel & Larsen Contracting Company for Improvement of Street District No. 75. U,)on a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle , the Weitzel. & Larsen Contracting Co . , was awarded contract for the improvement of Street District No. 75, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 410, by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robi nson,Smi th ,Willow . Nays : None. Absent : None. Opening Bids for Improvement of North Baker Street, Be- tween Main and Grace Sts . This being the time set to open sealed bids submitted to cover the contemplated improvement of North Baker Street between Main and Grace Streets, upon a motion by Griffith, sec- onded by Willow, all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Valley Construction Co, for Improve- ment of North Baker Street . Upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Willow , contract was awarded to the Valley Construction Co. to improve Nort:ii Baker Street between Main and Gm ce Streets for tie sum of $638.75, by the following vote : Ayes:Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays : None. Absent : None. Dr. Cuneo Appointed as Member of Mosquito Abatement Board. The Council having been requested to appoint someone to represent the City of Bakersfield on the County Mosquito Abate- ment Board, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Health Officer, Dr. P. J. Cuneo was appointed to represent the City. Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, Mrs. Annie Houston was granted permission to conduct a rooming house eLt 2119 M Street. i 66 August 1, 1921 (Continued.. ) Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the fol- lowing parties were granted permission to conduct soft drink establishments. A. M. Pierucci , 1209-I9th Street. Wm. Burdick , 603 Grove Street. Julian Hurley, 909 E. Baker Street. Mrs. Anna Garcia , 605 Sumner Street . Application to Conduct Soft Drink Stand, Denied. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, applica- tion placed by Paul Burubeltz , to conduct soft drink establish- ment at 619 Sumner Street, was denied on recommendation of the Chief of Police . 1921 Personal Property Tax Refund Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, application placed by the Barker Bakery for refund of ,$2 .90, to cover 1921 Personal Property tax paid on automobile not within the City on March 1st, was granted, and the Auditor instructed to issue a warrant for F2 .90 to cover. Adoption of Resolution Pro- testing the Granting to the City of Los Angeles Power Sites on Kings River. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION NO . 1858 OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES ON THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORK OF KINGS RIVER" ,was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle,Griffith,Houebam,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None . Donation Toward Expenses of Levee Survey. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , the City Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of k500.00 payable to the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, to be used toward defraying the expenses to be incurred in making a preliminary survey of the levee district. H5,48' 6` August 1, 1921 (Continued. ,) Violations of Prohibition Ordinance, A letter submitted by the Chief of Police , informing the Council of violations of Prohibition Ordinance No. 64 New Series, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Carlisle , 0. Isom, holding soft drink hermit at 1100-19th Street, and M. Payan, holding soft drink permit at 723 Humboldt Streat , were cited to eonear before the Council at 8 o 'clock P .M. , August 8th, 192.1 , and show cause why permits held by them should not be revoked . Departmental Renorts for July, 1921 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith, reports sub- mitted by the heads of Departments showing monies collected during the month of July, 1921, were accepted and ordered placeci on f ile. Acceptance of Librarian's Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30th, 1921 . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, report submitted by the Librarian for tl-.e fiscal year ending June 30th„ 1921, was accepted and ordered placed on file. Adoption of Ordinance No, 98 New Series . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, Ordi- nance No. 98 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF WATER ON PIEMISES IN THE CITY OF BAKLRSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays:Willow. Declined to Vote:Renfro. Absent :None. Adoption of Ordinance No. 99 New Series. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, Ordinance No. 99 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO . 294 OF THE CITY OF BAh ERSFIELD ENTITLED "AN ORDI - NANCE REGULATING STANDS FOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE : PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF YFR MITS, MAKING THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDING A PLNALTY THEREFOR" , AND REVOKING ORDI- NANCE NO . 210" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle, Griffith ,Hougham,Renf ro,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays: None. Absent : None. 68 August 1, 1921 (Continued. ) Adoption of Plans and Specifications Street District No. 76. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEfviENT ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET, D STREET , E STREET , F STREET, G STREET, THE; ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 200: AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THR(XTGH BLOCKS 237, 238, and 239? ALL IN 'IBE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote- Ayes:Carl.isle Grif f ithpHoughamoRenf ro ,Robinson.Smith Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None . Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 413. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , Resolu- tion of Intention No. 413 , entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET, D STREET, E STREET, F STREET , G STREET, THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 200: AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 237,238 and 239, TO BE KNOT"N AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 76 AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFORE" , was adopted as read b�, the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro,Robinson,Smith ,Willow. Nays: None . Absent:None. Proposed Agreement to Open Union Avenue and Closing Sacramento Street . A proposed agreement submitted by the Southern Pacific Company relative to the proposed opening of crossing over the S. P. tracks on north Union Avenue , and the closing of cross- ing at Sacramento Street , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, was referred to the City Attorney for his recommendation. Allowance of Claims end Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Ca^] isle , claims as audited by the FiAVice Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of departments , were allowed, and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. H8 18 7 August 1 , 1921 ( Continued. ) 69 Agreement Entered Into by the City of Bakersfield to Forward a Movement Among Mu- nicipalities to Acquire Power Sites . A communication addressed to the Council by the League of California Municipalities , relative to a movement among the Cities of this State to acquire for the benefits of themselves , rights to power sites , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Willow , the Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement on behalf of the City , to enter into an agreement with the balance of cities to promote the movement. Mayor Authorized to Act as Representative in Power Site Compact , Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor, Mr. E. L. Hougham, was designated as the legal representa- tive of the City of Bakersfield in all matters pertaining to contemplated movement by the different cities to secure for themselves rights to power sites . Transfer from General Fund to 1915 Bond Redemption Fund, Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the City Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant in the sum of $250.00 on the General Fund to be used f o r the purpose of redeeming certain 1915 Street Improvement Bonds which cannot be paid due to depletion of 1915 Bond Redemption Fund , City Manager to Investigate Formation of Water and Power Dis- tricts by Cities, . It having been brought to the attention of the Council that several cities are combining for the purpose of acquiring water and power sites, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the City Manager was instructed to investigate as to what has been done along this line and to present his recommends- tions as to whether it is deemed advisable that Bakersfield should seriously consider entering into a compact of this nature. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: yo�vfa r of the City B ers iel a forni,a, City Clerk and/ �=-- -- o ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California . 70 Bakersfield ,California, August 3rd , 1921. Minutes of a special meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California , held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at two o 'clock P .M. , August 3rd , 1921 . Present : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Absent : None. Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30th, 1922, Approved. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , budget for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 192P, providing for an estimated expenditure of $"433,429.07, was approved by the following vote : Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays : None. Absent: None. City Attorney Instructed to Prepare an Ordinance Fixing the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1921-22 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, the City At- torney wag instructed to prepare an Ordinance to submit to the Council at their regular session to be held at eight o 'clock P .M. , Monday, August 8th, 1921 , fixing the tax rate for the City of Bakersfield at $1.35 for each Y100.00 of assessed val - uation, and for Bakersfield formerly Kern, $1.34 for each $100.00 of assessed valuation. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:Carli sle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays: None . Absent : None. Adjournment , Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned. GG Mayor of the City f Bakersfield, California . ATZ'ES'I'�� City Clerk and Ex-o ficio Clerk of the Council of tie City of Bakersfield, California. S'�v7 Bakersfield, California, August 8th, 1921. 711 , Minutes of the regular reeting 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 8th, 1921 . Present :Carlisle ,Griffith,Houg ham ,Renf ro Robinson,Smith. Absent :Willow . Minutes of the regular meeting of August 1st, 1921, and apecial meeting of August 3rd, 1921 , read and approved as read, Revocation of Soft Drink Permit held by M. Payan. This being the time set to hear case against M. Payan holding soft drink permit at 723 Humboldt Street , and no defense having been offered, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , permit held by the abovementioned party was revoked by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith, Nays: None . Absent :Willow. Case Against 0. Isom Postponed One Week. Due to the fact that 0. Isom, holding permit to conduct soft drink establishment at 1100-19th Street , could not be located for the purpose of serving citation to appear and show cause why his permit should not be revoked, upon a motion by Robinson, sec•• onded by Griffith, action was deferred until 8 o 'clock P.M. , August 15th, 19P1 . Street Superintendent In- structed to Have Weeds Re- moved from Premises. This being the time set to hear protests against contem- plated removal of weeds from properties mentioned in Resolution No. 2, adopted July 25th , 1921, and no protests having been pre- sented, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by 3enf ro , the Stre-t Superintendent was instracted to remove weeds from the premises enumerated. Application by Gospel Army to Solicit Funds . A representative of the Gospel Army appeared before the Council and made application for permission to solicit funds in the City for the purpose of erecting a working-girls ' home in Los Angeles . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , he was referred to the Chief of Police. 72 August 6th , 1921 ( Continued. ) Adoption of Ordinance No. 100 New Series . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Robinson, Ordinance No . 100 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE LEVYING UPON THE AS- SESSED VALUATION OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BAKERS_ FIELD: A RATE OF TAXATION UPON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF' VALU- ATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY lst , 1921 , AND ENDING JUNE 30th, 1922" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Ca rli sle,Griffith,Hougham,Renf ro,Robinson,Smith. Nays: None. Absent :Willow. Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, Mrs. Jesslyn Thomas was granted permission to conduct the Bakersfield Hotel at 1202-19th Street to be managed by W. A. Wilky. Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the fol- lowing parties were granted permission to conduct soft drink establishments: Mrs. Macaria Aviles , 1916 L Street. Albert Pacini , 601 Sumner Street. Inez Mendez , 715 Baker Street . Permits Granted to Collect and Haul Rubbish Under Pro- visions of Ordinance No .95 New Series. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the follow- ing parties were granted permission to collect and haul rubbish under the provisions of Ordinance No . 95 New Series : John Desatoff, R. D. Whitmore , Peter Gualko and Efim Podgoruoff. Rubbish Permit Granted J.R . Williams as Independent Rubbish Collector. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , permission was granted J. W. Williams to collect and haul rubbish as an independent rubbish hauler under the provisions of Ordinance No . 96 New Series. Acceptance of City Treasurer 's Financial Report for July, 1921 . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, the City Treasurer's Financial report for the month os July, 1921 , was accepted and ordered placed on file. August 8th , 1921 ( Continued. ) 7dr3 Stipulation Dismissing S .C . Crookshank Case Ordered Filed. A stipulation between the respective Attorneys in the S. C. Crookshank case , being tried in the Supreme Court of the United States, in which it is agreed to dismiss the case , was rec?,d to the Council , and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith„ was ordered placed on file in the City Attorney's office . Refund of Part of Indemnity Deposit , Electric Water Co . Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, the City Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant in the sum of 10.00 in favor of the Electric Water Co . for the purpose of refunding that amount in order that Indemnity Deposit held by the City should be in the sum of 1,500.00 even, as provided in existing Ordinance . Heck 's Subdivision Map Referred to City Engi- neer for Recommendation. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, map submitted to the Council for approval showing a subdivision of the hT7Q'' of Block "Q" , Lowell Addition, to be known as the Heck Sub- division, was referred to the City Engineer for his recommendation he to report to the Council at their next regular meeting . Communication from Interior Counties Committee, re Filing of Los Angeles on Boulder Canyon Dam Site , on Colorado River. A connumication addressed to the Council by the Interior Counties Committee of Riverside, California , relative to the recent filing; by the City of Los Angeles upon the Boulder Canyon Dam Site on the Colorado River, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, was ordered placed on file. Committee Appointed to Meet with Representatives of Kern County Cities and Towns . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was requested to appoint a committee of three to meet at ten o 'clock A.M. , Saturday , August 13th, with representatives of other Cities and Towns of Kern County in regard to water and power 74 P.urq, st Sth, 1921 ( Continued. ) site matters . The Mayor appointed Councilmen Smith, Renfro , and Griffith. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle, claims as audited by the Finance Committee, and pay rolls as author- ized by the heads of Deoa rtments , were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 414 , Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith , Resolution of Intention No . 414 , entitled: "RE.;OLUTION OF INTENTION TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL CURB GRADES OF L STRErT AT ITS INTERSECTION PATH 15th STREET: M STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET : N STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET: 0 STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION 'WITH 15th STREET: P STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET : AND R STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hough am,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith . Nays: None. Absent :Willow. Adoption of Ordinance No . 101 New Series. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, Ordinance No . 1.01 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OF- FICIAL GRADES ON M STREET AT A POINT 40 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF 15th STREET: ON M STREET AT A POINT 40 FEET SOUTH OF THE SJUTH LINE OF 15th STREET: ON 0 STRhhT AT A POINT 30 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF 15th STREET: AND ON 0 STREET AT A POINT 30 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF 15th STREET, AND AT THE INTER - SECTION OF 15th and Q STREETS, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAkERSFIR LD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith . Nays: None.. Absent:Willow. Letter of Thanks from the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association for Donation,Filed. A letter addressed to the Council by the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, thanking than for their action in appropriating '9'500.00 toward the p re liminary survey expense _1 i ___ r.,.___ v'�v7 August 8th , 19PI ( Continued. ) 7 1 tw c,) of the proposed Levee project, was read and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, was accepted and ordered placed on file. At this time Mr. Griffith took the chair as presiding officer. Plans and Specifications for Improvement of Park- way between Oleander and C Streets . Upon a motion by Hougham, seconded by Smith, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the proposed improvement of Parkway between Oleander and C Streets . At this time Mr. Hougham resumed the chair . Contemplated Purchase of Street Sweeping Machine Again Laid Over. The matter of the need of a mechanical Street sweeper was at this time bro ir. ht to the attention of the Council, and after some discussion, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle , was laid over for the present . City* Clerk Instructed to Ad- vertise for Bids for Im- provement of Stark Park . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the contemplated first year's improvement of Stark Park specifying that bids will be opened at 8 o 'clock P.M. , August 22nd, 1921. City Manager Instructed to Discontinue Practice of City Improving Streets. Upon a motion by Renf ro , seconded by Robinson, the City Manager was instructed to discontinue the practice of making improvements to Streets, etc . , the expenses of which are borne by the property owners in the District improved, work of this kind in future to be handled by contract. Discontinuance of Loaning or Renting of City Equip- ment and Tools . Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Griffith, the City Manager was instructed to discontinue the loaning or renting of any City equipment or tools without consent of the City Council , after the improvement of Street. District No . 69 is completed. Q.➢ AuvUEt Sth, 1921 (Continued. ) A Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays: Carlisle ,Renfro . Absent:Willow. City Treasurer Ordered to Keen Records in Safe . Uoon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, the City Clerk was instructed to notify the City Treasurer that Tax records and all other valuable books and capers in his office must be kept in the safe at all times when not in ac- tual use . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned. , Mayor of the C1 of Bakersfield , California. ATTEST: City Clem enx- Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield. California , August 15, 1921, 77 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California , held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at B o 'clock P .M. August 15th, 1921 . Present: Griffith,Hougham ,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow , Absent : Carlisle . Minutes of the regular meeting of August eth, 1921 , read and approved as read. Revocation of Soft Drink Permit, 0. Isom. This being the time set to hear case against 0. Isom„ holding soft drink hermit for 1100-19th Street, and no defense having been offered, upon a motion by Smith , seconded by Griffith, nerm:it Issued to 0. Isom for soft drink establishment at ll 00-19th Street was revoked by the following vote: Ayes: Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith ,Willow .. Nays: None. Absent: Carlisle . Onening Bids , Jastro Park Comfort Station. This leing the time set to oven bids submitted covering the construction of a comfort station at Jastro Park , upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared, Contract Awarded. C .D. Brown to Construct Comfort Station. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith , bid placed by D. Brown, proposing to construct comfort station at Jastro Park for the sum of ':'1490.00 , was accepted and the Mayor authorised to sign an agreement on behalf of the City with Mr. Brown to cover the work . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Gri ffi th,Hougham,Renf ro ,Robi nson,Smith ,Willow , Nays: None. Absent : Carlisle . Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, J. Cinell.i was granted rjermission to conduct and maintain the Plantier Hotel at 631 Humboldt Street, Application to Conduct Rooming House Denied , Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith, snolication placed by Frank Cheno asking for oermit to conduct rooming house 78 Augu�-.t 15th, 192I (Continued . ) at 2206 N Street, was denied on recommendation of the Chief of Police . Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the following parties were granted permits to conduct soft drink establishments at places specified: A. H.Sidler , 1919 K Street. W. H. Bass, 1129-19th Street. J . J. Childers , 708 Nile Street . Permits Granted to Collect and Haul Rubbish, Ordinance No . 95 New Series. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the fol- lowing narties were granted permission to collect and haul rubbish under the provisions of Ordinance No . 95 New Series: M. Poznoff & J. Panoff, Jewett Lane , Box 5. Charles Smith, 525-14th Street . W.H. Adams, 800 Block , Tulare Street. C . D. Gordon, 223 L Street . City Auditor Authorized to Issue Warrant for 1915 Special School Taxes on Hand. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the City Auditor was authorized to issue a warrant in the sum of $2301.01 to the County Treasurer, to cover 1915 Special School taxes on hand at the nresent time. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Opening of Alley, Hirshfeld Tract. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDEd NG THE. OPENING OF AN ALLEY 25 FFET WIDE ALONG THE WESTERLY END OF THE HIRSHFELD TRACT IN THE; CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY I. TNE OF BLANCHE STREET AND THE; NORTHERLY LINE OF `IHE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WEST- ERLY THROUGH SAID TRACT, AND APPOINTING THREE COMMISSIONERS TO AS^ESS BENEFITS AND DAMAGES AND TO i:AVE GENERAL SUPERVISION CF THE PROPOSED WORK" , was adopted as read by the following, vote : Ayes :Griffith ,Houaham,Renfro,Robinson ,Smith ,Willow . Nays: None . Absent : Carlisle . Adoption of Resolution Accenting Deed from Yet Gow. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, Resolution X8181 August 15th, 1921 { Continued. ) acceoting Deed to the northerly 92 feet of the westerly 33 feet of Lot 3, in Block 232, from Yet Gow, and authorizing the City Auditor to draw a warrant in the sum of $3000.00 in full rayment for same , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ages:Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson ,Fmith,Willow . Nays: None. Absent : Carl isle. Approval of Map Showing Land Subdivided to be Known as Heck 's Subdivision. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, man sub- mitted showing a subdivision of the Northwest quarter of Block Q, Lowell Addition, to be known as the Heck Subdivision, was anoroved. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor was in- structed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Filing of Communications Re Street Improvement. Acts . A number of communications received from various Cities and Bond Buyers , relative to the merits of tte 1911 and 1915 Street Improvement Bond Acts, were read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, were ordered placed on file. Plans Approved Covering Construction of City Hall En- trance Walk. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renf ro , plans sub- mitted by the City Engineer showing contemplated construction of City Hall entrance walk were approved and the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to cover the work . Approval of Agreement Covering Improvement of North Baker Street . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with the Valley Construction Co . , covering the improvement of North Baker Street between so Augmst 15th, L921 (Continued. ) Main and Grace Streets . Anoroval of Assessment Diagram Street District No . 54. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, assessment diagram for Street District No . 54 was a opro ved as submitted by the Street Superintendent. Approval of Assessment Diagram Street District No . 69 . Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro, assessment diagram for Street District No . 69 was approved as submitted by the Street Superintendent . Improvement of P Street Between 14th and 16th Streets . Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , the City Engineer was instructed to include in the plans for the con- temolated improverm nt' of 16th and intersecting Streets , im- movement of P Street between 14th and 16th Streets. Pronosed Amendment to Or- dinance No. 95 New Series . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the City Attorney was instructed to orenare an amendment to Ordinance No. 97 New Series nrovi.ding that parking signs are to be procured from the Police Department who will arrange to keep a supply of the signs on hand. Street nenartment Instructed to Install Safety Zones and Parking Lines . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the City Manager was instructed to have the Street Department proceed with the installation of safety zones and parking spaces in conformity with clans submitted by the City En- gineer. Contemplated Purchase of Five Passenger Touring Car. Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for one five passenger touring car to be used by the various City officials. August 15th, 1921 ( Continued. ) p O Adjournment. Upon a motion by willow, seconded by Renf ro , the meeting adjourned. . 0 y of Bakersfield: -Mayor of Californiahe , J ATTEST: Cit Cle- r�andt-of-fIiIc"- -le y io Clerk of the Council of the City off'-Bakersfield, California. 2 8 Bakersfield , California , Aug. 22, 1921. O Fr Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of tYe City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , August, 22nd, 1921 , Present :Hougham,Renfro ,Robi nson,Wil.low , Absent : Carlisle, Griffith,Smith . Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15th, 1921 , read and apnroved as read. Hearing of Protests Against Improvement of Street Dist, No , 76, Resolution of Inten- tion No , 413, This being the time set to hear protests against the contemplated improvement of Street District No. 76, as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 413 , the Council proceeded to consider protests presented by property owners owning aooroxi- mately 38.2 ner cent of the frontage in the District to be benefited by the improvement , or 23,17 per cent of the area of the District to be benefited. . After, considering the protest it was moved by Renfro that Resolution Overruling the Protests be adopted as read. Motion lost for want of a second, upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, action on the protest was deferred until 8 o 'clock P .M. , Sentember 6th, 1921 , by the following vote: Ayes :Hougham,Renf ro ,Rob inso n,Wil low. Nays : None, Absent: Carlisle,Griffith,Smith, Opening Bids For Improvement of Street District No . 73, Resolution of Intention No . 412 , This being the time set to open sealed oronosals submit- ted to cover contemplated improvement of Street District No . 73, as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 412 , Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , all bids submitted were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract, Awarded Valley Con- struction Co . , Improvement of Street District No . 73, Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , Resolution awarding contract to the Valley Construction Co , to improve District No . 73, as cove red by Resolution of Intention No . 412 __ Aug. 22, 1921 ( Continued. ') QQc OeD for the sum of $20,212. 73, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Willow . Nays: None. Absent: Carlisle ,Griffith,Smit.h. Opening Bids for Five Passenger Touring Car. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, all bids sub- mitted oronosing to furnish the City with one five-passenger touring car, were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Ford Garage to Furnish Touring Car. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , contract was awarded the Ford Garage to furnish one five-passenger Ford touring car for the sum of 1.654 .e6, by the followingvote: Ayes :Hougham,Renf ro ,Robi nso n,Willow. Nays: None. Absent :Carlisle,Griffith,Smith. Opening Bids Covering Con- struction of City Hall Walks and Curbs . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, all bids submitted to cover the construction of walks and curbs at City Hall entrances , were publicly opened, examined and declared. Contract Awarded Fuller &: Lavin for Construction of City Hall Walks and Curbs . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, contract was awarded to Fuller & Lavin to construct walks and curbs at City Hall entrances for the sum of $895.30, and the Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with this Company to cover, by the following vote : Ayes :Hough am ,Ren.fro ,Rob ins on,Willow. Nays : None . Absent: Carlisle ,Griffith,Smith. Opening Bids Covering First Year Improvement of Stark Park . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , all bids submitted to cover the first year's improvement of Stark Park were publicly opened, examined and declared . Contract Awarded MacRorie- McLaren Co. to Improve 1-tarn Park . Uoon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , contract was 84 August 22, 1921 ( Continued. ) awarded to MacRorie-McLaren Co . of San Francisco , to complete first year 's improvement of `Mark Park for the sum of t17, 764 ,40 and the Mayor was authorized to execute contract to cover, by the following vote: Ayes: Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Willow. Nays ;None, Absent: Carlisle,Griffith,Smith, Soft Drink Permits Granted.' Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the follow- ing oarties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments at places specified. H. E. Metzner, 1301 Chester Avenue , W. H. Bass , 1129-19th Street , Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, claims as audited by the Finance Committee, were allowed and the Aud- itor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same , Letter Relative to Observance of Constitution Day , Sept. 17th, 1921 . A letter written by the National Security League rela- tive to the observance of September 17th, 1921, as Constitution Day , recommending, that the Council confer with the various pstri.otic organizations of the City to the end that the day be observed patriotically, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , the Mayor was in- structed to annoint a committee to co-operate with the differ- ent patriotic organizations of the City. The Mayor annointed Councilmen Willow and Renfro . Approval of Plans and Snecifica- tions for Construction of Im- provements of Park in East Bakersfield. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, plans and specifications submitted by MacRorie-Ma Laren Co, of San Francisco, covering contemplated improvement of land set aside in East Bakersfield for perk purposes , was snproved as submit- ted and the City Auditor instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of 6,225,00 to cover. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:Hough am,Re of ro ,Ro bi nso n,Vr i 1l ow, [days: Nune. Absent :Csrlisle ,Griffith,Smith, p�8 Au; ust 22 , 1921 ( Continued . ) 8Q50 Ad iournment. Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro, the meeting adjourned. Mflyor of the City o Bakersfield,Ca3 fornia. ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-off cio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, Oilifornia. 86 Bakersfield , California , Aug .29 , 1921 , 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.V. , August 29th, 1921. Present: Carlisle,Hougham,F'enfro ,Robinson,Smith#Willow. Absent : Griffith. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 22nd , 1921 , read and anoroved as read . Petition for Free Market Director . A renresentative of the farmers using the snace on l6th, Street set aside for a Free Market, anneared before the Council and requested that they designate some man to act as Director of the Market, and upon a mct.ion by Willow, second- ed by Carlisle, the request was denied but the farmers were granted the privilege of marking off maces on curbs within the Block reserved for the market and to handle other matters per.- teining to the operation of the market not in conflict with City Ordinances . Request for Endorsement of the Scullin Bill . Mr. P . H . Scullin, General Secretary and Manager , of the National industrial Peace and Educational Association, anneared before the Council. rnd asked their endorsement of a contemplated Bill creating a State Commission of Arbitra- tion for t he adjustment of differences between employers and employees . iJnon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , action on the matter was deferred until the regular meeting of Seotember 6th, 1921 . Annlication to Conduct Rooming House Denied . iJpon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith, apnlica- t.ion placed by T. H. Melville to conduct the Hotel Des Alpes , at 723 Humboldt Street , was denied on recommendation of the Chief of Police . Soft. Drink Permits Granted, Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, the following parties were granted nermissi.or to conduct and main- tain soft drink establishments at places snecified: R . R . Albrecht & John Shomate, 1921 L Street , Bill Karanzian & Geo . Karanzian, 1925 I, Street . US-487 AllrlPt 29th, ? 9PI ( COr.tinued . l 87 Pool Rorrr, Permit Granted. Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , B. and G . Karanzian, were granted nermission to conduct pool toom at 1925 L Street. Permit, Granted to Collect Garbage , Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , J. W. Harty was granted nermission to collect and disnose of garbage . Permit Granted to Erect Electric Sign. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Catl. isle, the Postal Telegranh-Cable Co . was given nermission to erect an electric sign in front of their glace of business on 19th Street „ the work to be done under the sunervision of the Building Inspector. C . H. Ehlers end V.M. Buskard Cited to Apnear Before the Council . Unon a motion by Willmv, seconded by Smith, C . 1 . Ehlers holding soft drink ne rmit at eOO Baker Street and V. M. Buskard holding soft drink hermit at. 1931 L Street, were cited to aonear before the Council at 8 o 'clock P .M. , Seotember Fth , 1921 , and show cause , if any they may have, why soft drink rermits held by them should not be revoked. Invitation from League of California Municinalities to Attend Convention at Santa Monica . A communication addressed to the Council by the President of the League of Californis Municinalities , inviting them and other City Officials to attend the 24th Annual Convention of the League which will be held at Santa Monica , 8entember 27th to 30th, 19?1, inclusive , was read to the Council and unon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Renfro, the Council decided to attend the convention as a Body and the City Manager , City Clerk , Engineer, Health Officer, Building Inspector and Street Foreman, authorized to attend the meeting . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . TJoon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , claims as audited by the Finance Committee and Pay ROIls as authorized by the heads of Deonrtments , were allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue warra^ts on the Treasurer to cover same. p p P.uuist, ?Ath , 1PT (Continued, ) C�( City Manager Instructed to Repair Clock it Council Chamber. Unon a motion by Pillow , seconded by Robinson, the City Manager was instructed to have the clock in the Council Chamber repaired, or to replace same by a new clock, if thought advis- able . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , the meeting adjourned . �eZ Mayor of the City f Bakersfield, California. ATTEST::/ City Clerk all Ex-o icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield , California. 1K8387 Bakersfield, CQifornia , Sent . 6, 1921 . 89 ei Minutes of tho 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 6th , 1921. Present: Carl Isle,Griffith,Houp ham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smi.th,Willow. Absent: None . Mirrztes of the regular meeting of August 29th, 1921 , read and aonroved as read . Soft. Drink Permit, C .H.Ehl.ers , Revoked. This being the time set for C . H. Ehlers to anoear and show cause why soft drink, nermit held by him to conduct an estab .• lishment at 800 Baker Street , should not be revoked, and no defence having; been offered , upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith , permit was revoked by the following vote: Ayes : Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham ,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,VIil-low . Nays : None. Absent : None. Soft Dr-Jnk Permit , V.M. Buskard , Revoked. This being the time set for V.M.Buskard to n:roear and show cause why soft drink nermit held by him, to conduct an estab-• lishment at 1931 L Street. , should not be revoked, and no defence having, been offered, iinon a motion by 7obinson, seconded by Smith , permit was revoked by the following vote: Ayes : Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Wi11ow . Nays: None . 4bsent : None. Adoption of Resolution Over - ruling? Prr,tests , Street Dis - trict No . 76, Resolution of Intention No . 413. Thi • being the time set to further consider protests ag_r,ainct the c,or_temnl.ated improvement of Street District. 'To . 76 eevered by Resolution. of Intention No . 413, the Council nroceeded to consider all protests aro all persons •,resent were gtiven the opportunity of oresenting orotests . After a thorough consideration unon n motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle , PesollN: inr, entitled: "-tE%LUTION JVERRULING PROTESTS TO PROPOSED IMPR��VrAENT:1 ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET , D STREET, E STREET, F STREET , G STRkh THE ALLEY RUNNING EAS,T1,RLY AND V, ESTh,RLY IN BLOCK POO: AND CONSTRUCTIO:DT 90 Sentember Fth, 1921 ( Continued. OF SEWERS IN alE ALLEYS RUNNING F:A: TbRLY AND 4�ESTERLY THROUGH BLOChS 237. 23P, and 239, ",LL, IN T11E C I`Y JF BAhE'v-,FIhLD° ,was a- dopted as read bla the following; vote : ,Ayes :Carlisl.e,Griffith ,Renfro,Wil.low .. Nays:Hoiirham,Robinson,Smith. Absent: None. Adontion of Resolution Ordering Construction, Street, District No . 7E , Resolution of Inten- tion No . 413. Unon e motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , Resolution entitled: "RE^OLUTION ORDERING TPE CONSTRUCTION OF A WT1, ?AVEMLNT AND CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CrRIBS, GUTTERS AND .:)IDEWALhs ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OH A STREET, D STRErT9 E STREET, F STREET, G STREET, T11, K LPY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN 13LOCK 200; AND OONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN 'CHE ALLEYS DUNNING EAST- S.RLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH Bi,MlS 237,238 and 239 , ALL IN THE CITY OF BA.pl,,7SFIELD" , was adonted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carl isle ,Griffith,Hougham ,Renfr'O ,RObins on,Smith ,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Rooming House Permits Gran ted. Unon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Willow , the fol- Ipwi.ng narties were granted nermission t,o conduct and maintain rooming houses : G. Belluomini , Plantier Hotel , e31 Humboldt Street . D. Got.tardo, The Commercial Hotel , 11.29-19th Street . Soft Drink Permits Gran ted. Unon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Renfro , the follow- ing narties were granted nermission to conduct grid maintain soft drink establishments : Chas. F. Rolfe, 959 Baker Street . F. J. Barrager, 917 Baker Street . Accentance of Departmental Renorts , Month of August, 1921 . Uoon a motion by Vvillow, seconded by Renfro , renorts sub- mitted by the heads of the several Denart-nents showing monies collected during the month of August , 1921 , were accented and ordered nlaced on file. ?48!487 Se.ntember Cth, 1921 (Continued ') Free Peddler' s License (�`( Granted . Unon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson., W,E.Chanman an ex-Confederate soldier was granted a free nermit to neddle fruits . Acceptance of Treasurer's. Financial Renort, August 1901. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Willow , the City Treasurer's financial renort for the month of August , 1921 , was accented and ordered placed on file . Allowance of Claims and PnY Rolls . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Denartments , were allowed and the Auditor was in- structed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Pronosed Scullin Bill Laid on Table. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Renfro , the question of the advisability of endorsing the pronosed Scullin. Bill for the adjustment of labor disputes , was laid on the table . Adoption of Ordinance No . 1.02 New Series. Unor a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, Ordinance No . 102 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO . 23 NEW SERIES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE. BUSINESS OF OPERATING VEHICLES FOR HIRE: MAKING THE VIOLATION HERE- OF A MISDEMEANOR : Ai-JD PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFORE, AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS , 201 , 294 and 370" AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO . 99 NIX SERIES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO . 294 OF THE CITY OF BAF ISFIELD ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULAT- ING STANDS FOR VEHICLES FJR HIRE PROVIr% NG FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, MAKING THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDING A PENALTY THEREFOR" AND REVOKING ORDINANCE NO . 210" , was adopted as read by the following vote. Ayes : Carlisle, Griffith,Hour ham,Renfro ,Robinson, Smith ,Willow., Nsys: None, Absent : None. Application for Permission to Hang Banner Across Street Denied. Upon e motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, annlicatton Seotomber Bth, 1921 ( Continued , ) 92 placed by the Central Real Estate Co , ashins' for nermission to stretch a cloth sign across Baker Street nertaining to the onen- inj of Sky Line Park , was denied, Pronosed Amendment to Section 19, Ordinance No . 92 N.S, Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the City Attorney was instructed to amend 9ubdivistor. "d" of Section 19 of Ordinance No. 92 New Series , to nrovide that license fees to be collected from Carnivals will be as follows: For Carnivals of less then ten cars $50. 00 oer day . For Carnivals of ten cars or over, �lOG . 00 ner day. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith, Renfro ,Smith,Wi) low . Nays:Houpbam,Robinson. Absent. : None . Pronosed Ordinance Regulating Stopoing of Street Cars. Unon a motion by Robinson , seconded by Griffith , the City Attorney was instructed to nrenare an Ordinance making* it comnulsory for all Street cars to ston on Chester Avenue at the intersection of 18th. and 20th Strants ; on lath Street at the intersections of I and K Streets ; and on Baker Street at the intersections of Sumner and Humboldt Streets . Pronosed Ordinance ?rohibit- ing Wooden Sign Boards and Fences within the Fire Limits , Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed to nrepare .an Ordinance orohibit- ing the erection of wooden sign or bill boards or wooden fences within the fire limits . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Griffith,Houghsm,Robinson,Smith . Nays: Carlisle,yenfro ,Willow. A.b s e nt : None . Adjournment. Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned. QQ _ ATTEST: Mayor---of tha C.i f'Bakersfie2d __ �� � California, Ci blerk aty nd Ex- ficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California.. ht8487 y'3 Bakersfield, Calif . , Seat. 12 , 1921 � �'- 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 PA, , September 12th , 1921 . Present: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinsont2mith,Wi.11ow. Absent: None . Minutes of the regular meeting of September 6t;-i, 1921 , read and anoro•ved as read. Proposed Amendment to License Ordinance Reconsidered. Letters filed by a number of Civic Organizattons of the City protesting against or000sed reduction of Carnival license fees were read to the Council and after having been considered , ucon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Robinson the Council voted to re- consider their action of Sept. 6th relative to fees to be collected from Carnivals . Prcoosed New Amendment to License Ordinance . Unon a motion, by Smith, seconded by Griffith , the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to License Ordinance No . 92 ,N.S , to provide that, license fees to be collected from Car- nivals will be as follows: $,150. 00 per day for the Carnival itself. 25.nn t,er day additional for each concession, side show, game of skill etc . Motion carried by the fallowing vote: Ayes: Carlisle , Griffith, Hongham, Renfro , Robinson, Smith. Nays: Willow. Absent: None . Approval of Bonds of Commissioners Hirshfeld Tract Alley Opening. Upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Carlisle , Resolution entitled: " RESOLUTION APPROVING BONDS OF COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED IN THE MATTER OF OPENING AN ALLEY 25 FEET WIDE ALONG THE WESTERLY END OF THE HIRSHFELD TRACT It THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLANCHE STREET AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH SAID TRACT., was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith ,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith ,Wtllow. Nays : None Absent: None . 94 September 12th, 1921 ( Continued) Adoption of Ordinance No , 103 N.S . Utlon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, Ordinance No . 103, N.S . entitled," AN ORDINANCE CHANGING AND RE_FSTABLISHING THE OFFICIAL CURB GRADES OF L STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET; M STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15thSTREET; N STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET, 0 STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET; P STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET; AND R STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH 15th STREET, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD," , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,RObtnson,Smith,Willow. Nays : None , Absent: None . � Adontion of Plans and Specifications Street District No . 77. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , Resolution entitled," RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET, D STREET, E STREET, G STREET, L STREET, M STREET, 0 STREET, P STREET, and 16th STREET,ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adonted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,F.ougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Will.ow. Nays: None . Absent: None . Adoption of Resolution of Intention No .415, Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Resolution of Intention No .415 entitled ," RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET, D STREET, E STREET, G STREET, L STREET, M STREET, 0 STREET, P STREET AND 16th STREET IN STREET DISTRICT NO . 77 IN THE. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as rend by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinaon,Smith,Willow. ?Nays: None . Absent: None , Extension of Time Granted to Complete Contract , St.Dist.No .69. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the Bakersfield Engineering Comnany was granted a thirty day extension of time to complete contract covering the imorovement of Street District No.60 covered by Resolution of Intention No , 396. Sentember 12th, 1921 ( Continued) Pronosod Orddi ance Establishing Oommercia. Zane , Upon n motion by pillow, seconded by Robinson, the City Attorney was instructed to nrennre an ordinance establishing a com- mercial zone on both sides of the Santa Fe Right of pay in accord- ance with man approved on this date and on file in the office A the City Clerk , Alledged Violation of Conditions of Rent Car Stand Permit - C .Richle , C .H.Stone , Chief of Police filed with the Council a communication stating that several complains have been made by Rent Car Drivers against Clyde Richie, alledying that he is vio- lating the conditions under which his stand hermit was granted, and upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith, the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and recommeddat'.ion. Allowance of Claims and Payrolls . Unon a motion by pillow, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and nay rolls as authorized by the Heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Union Avenue Crossing. Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, the Mayor was requested to annoint a Committee of two Councilmen who will , after conferring, with the Fngineer and Attorney, report to the Council their recommendation relative to the advisability of opening Union Avenue, over Southern Pacific Right of pay, The Mayor annointed Councilmen Carlisle and Griffith on the committee. Protest A7ainst Rock Loading, Elevator. A nrotest signed by 20 residents of houses near 14th and N Streets requesting the Council to take the necessary stens to have the rock loading el.evator,operated by the King Lumber C,omD ny , moved from its present site was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith., the City Attorney was instructed to ad- dress a communication to the interested parties advising them that they should resort to Civil action in the Courts if they desire to have the alledged nuisance abated, Clerk Ordered to Advertise for Bids for First Year's Improvement of Park In East Bak. Unon a motion by pillow, seconded by Robinson, the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to cover the first year 's improvement of land in East Bakersfield set aside for Park ourposes , after he has secured plans and snecifications to cover. 96 SPotember 12th,1921. ( Continued) Invitation To Fire Chief to Attend Convention. A communication written by the National Board of Fire Under- writers inviting Fire Chief Van Meter to attend the conventions of Fire Chiefs to be held at Victoria, B.C . and Atlanta, Ge. . was read to the Council and unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro was ordered olared on file . Adjournment Unon a motion by Renfro, seconded by Willow the meeting adjourned. / yor of the CFIC P Bakersfield, California . ATTEST: �iv City Clerk and Ex- ficto Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. 97 Bakersfield, Calif. , Sent . 1.9,1921 . Minutes of the regular meet.intt of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Counr,il. Chamber of the City Hall at etght. o 'clock P .M. , Sentember 19th,1921 . Present: Carlisle,Griffith ,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,SMit.h,Willow. Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of Sentember 12th,1921 , read and annroved as read. Street Department Instructed to Snrinkle L & 14th Streets . In comnliance with a verbal nrotest aaninst con(lition of streets rear L and 14th Streets , unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, the Street Denartment was instructed to periodically sorinkl the streets in this locality to afford temporary relief from the duist until the streets are imnroved . Sof` Drink Permit Granted. Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith, A.Massoni was granted permission to conduct a soft, drink establishment, at 601 Sumner Street , Thirty Day Extension of Time Granted to Comnlete Improvements - Sewer Dist ,No .44 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, W.J ,Schmidt was granted an extension of 30 days time to comnlete the imnrcvement of Sewer Dist. .No .44, covered by Resolution of Intention No .40E . Thirty Day Extension of Time Granted to Comnlete Improvements - Street Dist. No .74 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the Bakers- field Engineering Comna.ny was granted a 30 day extension of time to complete contract coverinK improvements in Street District No..74, covered by Resolution of Intention No .408. Adoption of Ordinance No .104 N.S . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith , Ordinance No . 104 New Series entitled," AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION d OF SECTION 19 OF ORDINANCE NO . 927TEW SERIES , ENTIT'LED," AN ORDINANCE RF;G- ULATING AND IMPOSING MUNICIPAL LICENSES; PRESCR'.IBING HOW AND BY WHOM LICENSES SHALL BE OBTAINED; MAKING THE VIOLATION HEREOF A MISDEMEANOR AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY THEREFOR , AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS , 550 CO, 62 , 68, 69 , 74, 78 and 82 NEW SERIES" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle , Griffith , Houpham. Robinson, Smith, Nays : Renfro, Willow. Absent: None . September 19th ,192.1 ( Cont!i.nued) Adoption of Ordinance No .105 N.S . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , Ordinance No . 105 New Series , entitled,'* AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF STREET CARS ON CHESTER AVENUE, 39th STREET AND BAKER STREET IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD." , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle ,Griffith ,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smi th,Wil low. Nays: None. Absent: None . Adoption of Resolution Chancing Name of Stark Park to Central Park. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , Resolution entitled," RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF "STARK PARK" TO THAT OF "CENTRAL PARK" . , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle, Griffith , Robinson, Smith . Nays: Hougham, Renfro , Willow. Absent: None . East Bakersfield Park Named "East Side Park" . Unon a motion by Griffith , seconded by Smith, 44*@A land snt aside for park nurroses situated i.n Blocks 1 , 2 and 12 of the Bernard Addition was named "East Side Park" by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Houpham,Renfro,Robinson,Smitb ,Willow. Nays: None , Absent,None . Resignation of Jackson Mahon, City Attorney. A letter from Mr. Jackson Mahon resigning his position as City Attorney to take effect September 19th,1921 was read to the Council and upon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Smith, was accepted by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle , Griffith , Hougham, Smith , Willow. Nays ; Renfro , Robinson. Absent: None . E.F.Brittan Nominated for Position of City Attorney. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Robinson, Mr. E.F.Brittan was nominated for position as City Attorney. Sentember 19th,1921 ( Continued ) E.F.Brittan Annointed City Attorney. No further nominations having been offered, unon a motion biF Griffith, seconded by Smith, Mr. E.F.Brittan was appointed City attorney by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle , Griffith, Hougham, Renfro , Robinson, Smith, Willow , Napa: None , Absent,: None . Pronosed Office Hours of Attorney. It. was moved by Robinson that the office hours of the City Attorney be fixed at from 8 o 'clock A.M. to 5 o 'clock P .M. Motion lost for want of a second . Annroval of Assessment Diagram Street District No. 72 . Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , Assessment Diagram of Street District No .92 as covered by Resolution of Intention No,400 was anproved as submitted by the City Engineer. Annroval of Claims and Payrolls . Unon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , claims as audited by the Finance Committee and payrolls as authorized by the Heads of Denartments , were allowed and the: Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to wover same . Changing Name of "Main Street" to "Jefferson Street" . In comnliance with a netition signed by 20 residents of Main Street in East Bakersfield , upon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Griffith , the City Attorney was instructed to nrenar•e an ordi.rtance changing the name of Main Street to that of Jefferson Street. Changing Names of Park and Grove Streets to that. of East 19th Street. Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, the City Attorney was instructed to nrepare an ordinance changing the name of Park Street and that portion of Grove Street between Sonora Street and the East City Limits to the name of East l9th Street. Adjournment. Uoon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , the Meeting adjourned. Mayor of the City akersfielti, CaliP." ATTEST: n City CTer_ cio C].erk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. (0 B2kersflo10, Cnliforr_Y , fen- ember 26 , 1P21 . Minutes of the regular meeting of 0, n Council of the City of Bakernfl eld , California , h- ld in the OnAnc it Chamber d' the VVy Hall at eight o 'clock P .M„ Seatember 2Cth, 1921 . Present : Carlisle ,Griffith ,Ho'.zt ham , 4erfro ,Robinson,Smith ,Willow . Ab;ent ; None . Minutes of the regular meeting of 7entember 19th, 1921 , read and Pporoved as road , Opening* Bids , Street District No . 7P. This being the time set to Oren oll sealed L •oposals to cnver the contemplated imn-ovement. of Street Di3trict, No . 760 qP covered by Resolution of Intention No . 413 , upon a motion by Willow , seconded b Robinson, all bads submitted were nublicly opened , exnm.ined and declared. Further Action on Contemnlate(I Imorovement of Strent District No . 76 Deferred for One, Week. ('non a mot ion by Smith , seconded by Griffith, further action on the contemplated imorovement of Srtreet District No . 76 ns covered by Resolution of Intention No . 411 , was deferred for one week , further action to be taken at, the regular meeting to be held on Jctober 3rd , 1921 . Motion carried by the following vote: AyPn : Carlisle ,Griffi * 't: ,u,>,z ran , 3enfro , nob inson, Smith,Willow. `<'ays: alone , Absent : i:one , ProT)osed Amelr] ment to Ordinance No. 105 New Series . rcbinson, secor6od by Griffith , the City Attcrrry was iastructed to nranern an amend7ont to Ordi. - nahce No , 105 New series , to provide that -treet cars will be required to come to a stop at certain Street Intersections , but will not be renuired to stand a certain l.enpth of t ime. ROOminp House Permit Granted . 'iron a motion by Griffith, eeconded by Allow, Martha kroopwr. was prpnted nPrmipsion to conduct The Be.CatuT Fotel Pt 9027--19th Street . 1-01 87 T- ery e,r ?r th . l q?l ( continued . ) "oft Prink Permit. Granted . 7non a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith , Willi.ari Funderburt, was granted on wmiss ion tr oonduct a soft drink ept"blish - ment at. 624 Fumhcldt Ptrept . Thirty Day Extensior of Time Granted to Comnlete Tmnrove- mert, of Street District No . 72. IIoo,: motionby Willow, seconded by Awlinpar , Fred Gribble wes c*-Prted a thirty day extension of time ir> comnlete the con- tract covering, the improvement of Street Dir_ trict No , 7P , covered by Resolution cf Intention No . 40C . Acopofence of Surety Bond , F. F. Rrittar. , City Pt- t o rney. r'r,on a moticn by -obtrson, seconded b - Willor , Surety Bond to the sum of 61000. 00 filed by V 6 . Brittam , City Attorney, was accented 3 O crde ^ad placed or file.. Certification of City Clerk of Sufficiency of 7ec ^11 Pettiicr W.P .Penfro , Councilman . P, notice nYesented hi the City Clerk ceptlfyi"a to the sufficiency of n Recall Petition filed by the electors of the Foarth Wn_rd , eskiry the Council to call an election for the "orror.e of holding a Recall al.ectio* in said Wirt, to decide as. to whether cr not Mr. IN . C . Re !-Cro , Councilman , shall be recn " led , was read to the Courcil and unor a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, same was accented and ordered placed on file . Letter from Southern Pacific Railway Relative to Opening Union Avenue and Closing ` Rcromento Street. A letter written by 'fir . F. M. Worthington , Sunerintendent of the Southern Pacific 741wn7 Co „ relative to the oronosed o^enlrp of ""ion Avenue and elosir p Sacp-nmento street , as covered by Railroad Commission Ppnlication No . 099, and Decision No . SP24 , Octolur 11th, I PPO , was read to the Coancil acd won E ^po Lion by 7nbinson, seconded by Willa+ , was referred to the Committee Of Co:InV!_l-rcr; nnnoirted to investigate this matter. Al iowar,ce of Claire . i7oon a moti, oc Ty Willow, seconded by Griffith , claims ae auditod. 1:g Vic Finaree Committee were allowed and the Auditor 102 ,+_. umber 2Cth , l "! IConti t:"r- I ) w"m irstmoted to KFue warrants on tl'.Q Tr- gpgrer to r'o"po Same,. ?rote.it Oil F.rea+ irr, of Club I30'1'-r+ At 7th R N i`tnr et- . A protest sipnee by 22 residents of the City n,etit. icnirq the Council to take, whatever notion is necessary to prohibit the m-ention of a nubl ir. ClAb 7cose and ^'ore . which is to 5e con- dented by colored neonit. at fb- on-nor of 7th and N Stroets, urns reed to the Council and unnn a mo`ion, by Renfro, seconded b7 Willow, wan ordered rl.nced on file . ^.d Inurnment . 1lnon n mot !on by Willow. secnnded by Renfro , the meet- ir;c' ad ;io!r. ned . i C '1i A A Movor of the v of Bakersfield, Cali fo^t:is . ATTEST ' Cis Y Cleric and Ex-o icio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. r s 10487 B.PAP -0fiPld ,Cn ! if oral I '00t . 3, 1921 .. -_O13 Mirvtes of +iP, " ulnr meeting Of the, Council of the Citi of P hrr,._ field , California , held in - he Council Chambe ^ of ta'e City H- 11 st eight o 'clock P .M. , October 3rd , l9?1 . Present: CarlisIn ,grifrit.h,I ion nm,Renfro ,lob top on,Smith ,ItIlow. Absent : None. . Mimi+.ate ) f 17111P reyrilnr 11:3eting of September Kth, 190 , rend and connived as reed . Protests Heard Against Imnrovement of Street District No . 77 , Resolution of Intention No . 415, This being the time set to hear nrotorts nxpinst the con- temnlnted imnrovPment of 1trePt District To . 77 , as covered by Resolution of Intention No . 415 , the Council nroceeded to hear a'.-1 written nod verhal nrotosts , and after nil nrotestants were riven an onnortunit7 to be heard , anon P motion by 7anfro , seconded by , Willow, the n-otest,r ware ,•PfPrrn3 to tree IV- Frvireev' for chark, and toe Cni:rpil votPA to further ronsider t1"pm nt tte -pyn: lar mPetir; to be held on Ontohor 11t.h. 192i . Motion carried by the foil ow ins vote: Ayls : 0rl IOle Griffit.h,T1i)iaF)!, am, QPnfro Robinson,Smitb ,Wrll.ow . Nays: None, Absent : None. OnPrinc Bids for Tmn,ovement of Fast Side Park . This being the time set to oven kids to cover Kne first, year' s imnrovHment of that hpgt Side Park , Unan a Matior by wil.lDW, seconded byQ rlisle, all htds received were nublicly ounned , examined and decl_Pred. Contract Awarded MacRori.e - MaLaren Co . , Tmnrovement Felt Side Park . iTnnn n :notion by Willow , seconded by Griffith , bid nl.aceri by Njann Y,ie M LarFn Connanv, nronosine to improve Fast. Side Pnrk for the sum of ^"18947, 19. wns necented and the ivmr authori7ed to exequte cont.rsrt on hehnlf of the Citv to cover . Motion rarrie 'l by the followinn vote : Ayes : Cnrl isle ,Griffith ,Fough m ,RenfrO ,Robinson ,Smitb ,Willnw , 7sys: Nore, Absent : NOne. 1_�)4 OctorPr 3rd, 19?l , ( Contir_ued , ) Owner of Stadium Tnstructed to Remove Same . 7non a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the City Clerk was instructed to notify the owre .r of the Stadi im, located within the boundary of Central Park , to immediately remove same. Motion nvrried by the following vote: A7e s: Carli sle,Crif3fith ,Hoa.iE.hRT ,Reef ro ,Robi nson ,Pmi th,Willow, Nav- : Nnna, Ab,sont: Nor . Rooming Fouse Permits Granted. IInor n motion by Robinson, secnnded by pillow , the fol- lowing narties ware rrAnted nermission to conduct and maintain rooming houses : Alit' 0 . Koleonulos , The imperial Vote! , 733 Baker "t . Lizzie Willilmson, The Callagy Rooms ,1803-18th Street . Permit. GO t.ed to Construct Sour Track , Anon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, the Unhinon, Topekq & Santa Fr, RatlwAy CnMngny , its successors or assigns , was given the right to cowract, ooerate and main- twin a sour track glom* Fifteenth StrPe t between G arrl H Streets , as shown on Blue Print on file in the office of t,p,e Cit,,, Cler'r, PP-Tit Grarted to Conduct Soft Drink establishment Unon a motion by ?obinson, seconded by Willow , Mrs , 011ie Heaton was rrAnted nermission to conduct and meintai.n a soft drink establishment at Polo M Stre=t , Allowance of Claims and Pav polls , moon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee ±and a,av rolls as autVor- ized by the heeds of i1P.ny rtments were rl lowed, and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants nr, the Treasurer to cover same . Ac^ent. ance of DPnartmental Renorts for the Month of Sentembe r, 790 , 7n0n a motion by 01low , seconder) by Robinson , resorts submitted by the heads of nPnnrt.mentc showii', monies collected da ri ng the month of Sept ember , 19?1 , and dono si ted with the City Treasurer, were accclted and ordared nlaced on file . H8181 "^tobPr 3 IT 7 ( COt tier oa of T-ensorPr 's Fi ra ne i y_1 Rero rt, for the Morth of ."entember, la�?l . lnnn n met-inn by 7�i11oi,v, seconded by 3obinson, the City Treas,irP,r' s finPnQlal renort for thF. ]rtont,}j of Sent PmhP.1' 1 WaF accented and ordpred nlanP,9 on file . etition for Strut Light, llth and P Ft.r'eets , A petit. tor, signed by a number of residents rPouestinP the Council t.o have a Stre?t light installed at the intersection of llt.h -nd P Ftreats , was read to the Gp,,incil , and unon a mnt 'Lon by Renrro , seconded 1`y 'tobinson, the matter was referred to the Citv Manaper for it v,-�st i ?nt ion and he was given Putliortty to install the liprht if' Yip deem:- it rPcPssarp , P—r,it Granted to Connect with Cite Sewer. TTpon a -notion b,y Willow, seconded by Crlffith, HenTn ^:isslPr was granted [( _^mission to connect Nith the Citv Sewer batwepn F and G Streets or, Palm Street , the work to he lone under the s11ner_ vision of the SuoPrintendent of Streets at an anmial reo.tel of A,q 0�, Chief of Police Tnstruct-i to L-enure Warrant for Ar- rest of Owners of Bakers- field WPste Paner CoTpfl.nv . TT,,,, ° ric,+ion by Rohinson, seconded by Imi.tb . the Chief of Pol ine was ir,structPd to Secure a warrent. for the Prrert of 1,e owners of the BPkersfield Wsste Panpr Company for violation of O-rl.i nance No . 9F New Geries , and to execute same Pt nnee . Bids <Pi,,cted for Improvement of Street District No . 76, Res- olution of Intention No , 413. Tt was moved by I'Allow , seconded by Renfro , that Resolutior. awardi "rr contract to the Bakersfield FnP ineerin�, Co , for the im- provement of "trePt Dj ,^tr•ict No . 7�, as covered by Resolution of Tntention No . 413, by adopted as rpad . Motion lost by the follow- Ink, vote: Ayes: '?Pnf ro,+i 11 ow. 'da-��s: Carl. i^1p,Griffith,Hougharn,Robinson,Smi th , Absert.: None . OctntiP * �, iP9l ( C^�ztir,r��h . l 0 6 DPca1 l al no t ion 07 W W .EI ,RPnfro ,Cogrc ilman. 7nnn a motion by Smith, sP^ond-d op Cnrligle, November 22nd , 1021 , was set for Vle dote on which n rental election will be held I- the Fourth W-rd of the Cite of Rakersfteld for the nurnose of nllawinp the electors of SPY Ward +n vote as to whether or not W. F . RPnfro , Conncilman , shall be recalled . Motion carried by the followinT vote: A yes : Cnrlis1e,Griffith ,Ho,jfn am,13Pofro , Robins on,Fmith ,Wil!ow . Nnvs: None , Absent : None . Street. Foreman Authorized to 'lent Rohl 7a_nnr. 'Tnon n motion by Robinson , seconded by Griffith, the Ttreet Foreman was authorized to rent to the CrnmJny Construction Comnanv one of the City road planers for a no- lod of time not to exceed sixty days , at, a rental of 111. nO ner dad.' , the abovement,ione.d Comnany to return the planer in as Food condition as when it ler:ves Bakersfield , and to nay all transnortation ,charges or, same. City Treasurer Anthorized to Emnloy Deputy . Toon a motion by hil. low, seconded by 7riffith , the City Treasurer was authorized to em010y a ire„uty at ?4 .00 ner day for a ro—iod not to exceed two weeks. Adjournment. Uron s motion by Willow, secondPd by ?enfro, the meet.. i "T ad jou rned . ayor of the Cit f Bakersfield, Ca] i £ornia . ATTEFT: '�lU Cit,yClPrk and Ex-o_ ici� Clerk of the Cnurcil of the City of Bnkers - fiPld, On! ifornin . Rake, sfie'ld California , October loth, 19?1 . TO Minutes of the regulsr meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California , held in the Council Chamber of the City ,Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , October 10th , 1921, Present: Carlisle ,Griffit.h,Hou?ham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith.Willow. Absent - None. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 75rd., 19'?l, read+ and aooroved as read , Fig Consideration of Pro_yests Against Yire�rene crP" tree t District 14es ""7l, ;re of A�loro� ion of Resolution Oven "a.me. Ti� s being the time set to further consider protests agai the eontemp'_ated inp vement of StreQt District No . 77 , as vered by Resolution of Intention�41`5;a-nd it having been found hat the pro- test was signed by owners ownire the�m �\i:ty area in the District,' the Council oroceeded to consider the p ests dented. It teas moved by Ct rlislP, , seconded by Gr' fit,h, that Resolutions rruling the 'orotest be adopted as r d . Motion lost for want of a four-ff?f , majority, the vote b as follows: Ayes: Carlisle iPfith,Hougham„?obinson,Smith. Nays: Re ro,willow. ent : None . Petition to Increase Licensee Fees to Cover Operation of Tent Shows . Mr. F.E. Borton, representing Theatre interests of the City of Bakersfield , apneared before the :Council. and netitioned them to increase the amount of fees exacted from operators of tent shows to the amount of ' 975.00 per day and to limit the oneration of each show ` to two weeks , Upon a motion by Griffith. , seconded by Smith, the Mayor, vas requested to a.pnoint a committee of three to 'investigate the matter and report their recommendations to the Council at their next regular meeting. The Mayor annointed "Councilmen Griffith,'Wi llow, and. Smith, Permit Granted to Connect <.,. with City Sewer. Upon a motion by Vvillow , seconded by Smith, Mr. J.S.Stevens was granted permission to connect with the City sewer at ' L and Firs Streets at an annual rental of ' 5,00, the work to be done under the supenris,ion of the Super•intendent. of Streets. 108 October 10th, +921 ( Continued . ) Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorised by the heads of Dena.rtments , were allowed and the Auditor in- structed to issue warrants on fie Treasurer to cover same. Rooming House Permits Granted, Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson., the following parties were granted permission to conduct and main- tain Hotels and Rooming Houses- C .D.Stewart, The Ardmore Rooms, 1921 I Street . Gimi Vernouchio , The Monaco , 1235-20th St. 0926 L A. Frank Chino , 2P06 M Street, Apnlication for Permit to Collect Rubbish , Denied. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow; appli- cation placed by the Bakersfield Waste Paper Co . for permission to engage in the business of an independent rubbish collector under the provisions of Ordinance No . 96 New Series , was denied. Petition to Narrow Alley in Blocks 370 and 371 . A petition signed by all of the owners of property in Block 370, requesting the Council to take the necessary steps to narrow the Alley running east and west through. Blocks 370 and 371 from 33 feet to 20 feet , was read to the wouncil., and Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, was referred to the City Engineer for recommendation. Petition for Donation, J. A. Finman. A petition presented by Mr. J. A. Fir_man reouestinj Iie. Council to make a donation of" 1200.00 to help defray expenses incurred by him while investigating rates of Public Utilities operating in the City of Bakersfield and vicinity, was rea.d .to the Council and upon a notion by Carlisle , seconded: by Willow , was laid on the table. Adoption of Ordinance No . 10 New Series , Upon a. motion by Griffith , seconded by Robinson, Ordi- nance No. 1.06 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE P70VIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVOCABLE PERMITS BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND G]AIATENANCE OF STABLES IN THE. CITY OF BAKERS FIELD" , was adopted as read by the folI.owing vote; Ayes; Car_lisle ,GriffS.th,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinsan,Rm.itb,willow, Nays ;None. Absent : None. "8487 October loth, 1c-P! (Co ui.ni:ed Fo-r hl.ec` *on Off ice r:, to 1,09 Officiate- at -Each Polling 71ace , Nov. 22nd , 1921 , Upon a. motion by Willow , s econded by Smith, the City Clerk war instructed to nyovide that four election of be used at each polling; place at the re-call election to be held on November 22nd , 1922 . Fixing of Salary; Election Officers for Election, Nov, 22nd , 1921 . Jpon a mo".ion by Smith, seconded by Robinson, the Coun- cil voted to allow each election officer officiating at the re- call. election, to be held or, November 2?rd , 192I, the sum of $8.00,. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Ca:rli.sle,Griffith:,Renfxo,Robinson Smith, Nays:HoizAiam,Will.ow, Absent: None . City Clerk Granted weave of Absence . Tinon a motion by Willow , seconded by Ro�in.son, the City Clerk was allowed a leave of absence of one week, beginning; October 17th, 1921 . Proposed Closing of 2.0th Street Through Central Park,* Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro, the City Attorney was instructed to rrenare a Resolution of Intention to close POth Street from, the easterly lire of R Street to the easterly bank, of the Kern Islam Canal. Proposed Improvement, of A, D-E-F and Streets. Upon a motion. by Robinson, seconded by Smith, the City Engineer was instructed to nrepa.re clans and: specifications for raving, sidewalks , curbs and gutters on 17 Blocks covering certain portions of A - €.- r - F - and G Streets , providing for a 31.1 inch Asphaltic concrete base , with a l-,!� inch sheet Asphalt wearing surface , f._. Aoorova:l of Assessment Diagram, Sewer District No . 44. Upon a motion by willow , seconded by Renfro , assessment dIsFram for sewer- District No , 44, covered by Resolution of Intention No 406, was approved as submitted by the Superintendent of 'Streets , ._ r Octoler 10th, 1921 (Continued. ) Adjournment, Uvon a motion by Willow , seconded by ;Renfro, the meeting adjourned. Mayor of tre 0 ' y of Bakersfield , California, ATTEST: City Glerk acid Ex o icio Clerk of the Council of the , City of Bakersfield , California . ® 8' RaVersfield , 00forria , October 17t.h, 1921 . 111 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City d' Bakers- field, California, held in the Oouncil Chamber of the City Hell at eight o'clock P;M„ October 17th, 1221 . Present: Ce rl i sle ,Griffith,Hougban,Rerif ro,R:ob inson,Smi.th,Willow. Absent:None. ",minutes of the regular meeting of October 10th, 1921, were read and upon a motion, by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, were an- proved as read, after having stricken out that portion pertaining; to the protests against tb o improvement of Street. D 0pict No. 77, covered by Resolution_ of Intention Po . 415, same being irregular. Reconsideration of Protests Against Imorcvemont of Street District No. 77, resolution of Intention To . 415 . Upon a motion by 'Smith, seconded by Robinson, the considera- tion of protests against the imnrovement of Street District No . 77, covered by Resolution of Tntention No . 415, was laid over for one week, former action of the Council on same having been declared to be irregular. ?Zooming House Permits Granted, _. Uron a motion by billow, secorded by Griffith, the following parties wore granted permission to conduct and maintain hotels and roomins houses S. L,St:ancl.iff, Jackson Hotel, 71:0 Jackson Street . J. Gregory, Hotel Des Aloes , 723 Humboldt Street , H. Parnas , The Lennox Rooming House; 172.1 H Street. Permit to Conduct Auto Wrecking whoa, Granted, TTpon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, Stanley Janawski , was Fruited nernission to conduct an auto wrecking shop at 2 eO7-09 Chester Avenue . Permission to Erect Signs Granted Automobile Club of "outhern. Cal iforn:is, Unoh n motion by Willow, seconded. by Robinson, the Auto- mobile Club of Southern Californiawas granted ryerm, !ssion to erect ''Inl ,and' Route North" and "Inland Route South" signs within the City of Bakersfield. Appr•ova.l of Assessment Diagram Sewer District No . 45. Upon a inoticn by Willow , seconded by Robinson, assessment diagram for Sewer District No . 45, covered by Resolution of Inten- tion No . 909 , was anoroved as submitted by the Superintendent of Streets . qq_1_21 October 17th , 1.Q21 ( Cor.t.snued. l B Petition to P? ,r,^oe^r Allev TIrrouah Blocks 370-371 . � Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith , the Citv Attorney was instructed to nrepare a Resol_uticn of intention to narrows the width of Alley rannirg east acid west through Block 370, only, from 33 feet to 20 feet, it accordance with recom- mendations from the City Engineer. Prorosed Increase of License Fees for Tent Shows . Mr. Griffith, Chairman of the Committee anoointed to investigate the advisability of increasing the license fee charged for tent shows showing within the City of Bgker,sfield., requested that the committee be given more time ir which to complete their investigation. , Mr. King of Frank & King Corr;- edians, at this time presented a netitior. signed ov 2739 residents of Raker-field and Kern County, reeuosting the Coun- cil not to enact any legislation that will force the above Theatrical Comnany to leave Bakersfield. The Committee was granted another week in which to make-; their investigations and the ?c tition rresented by Mr. King. was referred to them for consideration. Arplication of Mike Alvarez to Collect Rubbish Under Provisions of Ordinance No . 96 , New "eri.es, Mr. Fred Allen, rerresentir:g Mike Alvarez. , aoreared before the Council; and asked that Mr. Alvarez be granted per- mission to collect rubbish as an independent rubbish coller,tor under the provisions of Ordinance No. 9F New w'eries . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded bi Smith , the matter was laid over until the next. rej7aiar reeti.ng of the Council , Aonlicatior_ to Install Gasoline 'Pump in Side- walk, 2105 Chester Ave. Uoon a :notion by Renfro , seconded by Griff'1th , Mr. Jack Goldstein was granted oermission to install gasoline pump in front of his store build3n; at 2105 Chester .Avenue , the work to be done, under the supervision of the F.Uner'inten dent of Streets and the Fire Chief. Committee Annointed to investigate Water Reoort. of Olmsted and Gi.11elen. IIron a motion by Robinson, seconded by C rl_;.sle , the Mayor was asked to a.pooint a Councilman to act -*dth him. $�8 October l7th, 1921 ( Cont.inaer_. ) as a Committee of two, to meet with a Committee appointed by the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, to investigate the water report submitted by Olmsted & Gillelen. The Mayor apnointed ;Council- man Griffith. Collection of Delinquent License Fee ,Columbia Hat Works , It vras brought to the attention of the Council that the Columbia Hat works, located at IP25 Chester Avenue , and, doing business within the City of Bakersfield during the past three or four years , had raid license fees to the City subsequent to July 1st, 1921, only, It was moved by Rohlrson, -seconded by Willow , thAt the above matter be referred to the Chief of Police with instructions to collect the license fees due the City , nric.r to July lst, 1921 . Allowance of Claims and ?9Y Rolls. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and Pay rolls as authorized by the heads of departments were allowed , Yrid the Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Prorosed Zmprovement of Portions of A-D-E-F and G Streets. It was moved by Griffith, seconded by Smith , that previous action of the Council taken on October loth, 1921 , instructing the City Engineer to prepare glans and specifications for the improvement of certain portions of A-D-F-F- an6. G Streets , be re -considered..Motion, carried by the .followira vote : Ayes. Car , isle ,Griffith;tougham,Robinson ,,17ith. Nays . None . Declined to Vote : Renfro,Willow, Absert: None. Upon n motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith , the City En- gineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for Paving,, sidewalks, curbs and gutters on 1.7 Blocks covering certain portions of A-D-E-F and G Streets , Providing that ,stamp be Paved with a 3 inch Asphaltic Concrete base , with a 12 inch Warranit.e Bitulithic Wearing Surface . Motion carried by the following; vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griff ith ,Hougham,Robi.nson,Smith, Nays :Renfro ,Willow. Absent:No:no , October l7"t,h , 1921� ( Continued . ) Ad jo`..snrment. Unon s motion by Renfro , seconded by Rob inson, the meeting adjourned. Mayor. of the City o $akrrs#'ieldb California . ATTEST: City C].erk and Ex�fficio Clerk of the Council of tk,,e City of Bakers - field , California, Bakersfield , California, October 24th, 1921� Minutes of the regular rneeting of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at, eight o 'clock P .M. , October 24th , 1921. Present: Car11sle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smitiri,Willow . Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 17th, 1921 , read) and approved as read. Further Consideration of Protests Against Improvement of Street District No . 77, Resolution of Intention No. 415. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith, the City Clerk was instructed to employ the Bakersfield Abstract Company for the purpose of ascertaining the exact amount of property owned by protestants shown on protest against the contemplated improvement of street District No . 77, covered by Resolution of Intention No.415, the matter to be again taken up at the regular meeting of October 31st, 1921 . Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Houg)iam,Robinson,Smith. Nays : Renf ro,Willow. Absent: None. Proposed Increase in License Fee of Tent Shows . Councilman Griffith of the Committee appointed to investi- gate the advisability of increasing the amount of license fees to be charged operators of tent shows , reported that it was the recom- mendation of the Committee that the license fee be ffiot changed at this time. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by GRrlisl.e , the Committee report was accepted and the matter laid on the table., Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the following parties were granted permission to conduct and maintains soft drink establishments : G.Fisher, 1919 K Street . William Hand, 1129-19th Street. Apolication for Permission to Collect Rubbish, Harold Alvarez . It was moved by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, that Harold alvarez of 409 Grove Street, be granted permission to engage in 1 October 24th, 1921 ( Continued. ) the business of Independent rubbish collector, in compliance with provisions of Ordinance No. 96 New Series . After some discussion, Mr. Willow withdrew his motion. It was then moved by T�obinson, seconded by Willow that the matter be laid over for one week. Motion carried without any dissenting votes: Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 416 . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith, Resolution of Intention No . 416 , entitled: "RESU LUTION OF INTENTION TO DIMINISH THE WIDTH OF THAT CERTAIN ALLEY EXTENDING FROM THE WEFTERLY LINE OF 0 STREET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF N STREET IN BLOCK 370, IN THE. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes :Carllsle, Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Srith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None . Allowance of Claims . Upon a motion `)y Willow, seconded by Carlisle, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Allowance of Claims , Bakersfield Engineering Co. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, claims presented by the Bakersfield Engineering Company for culverts and paving on 21st Street , in the sums of ",, 369.27 and ,6327.69, were allowed and the Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,P+'illow . Nays: None. Absent: None. Proposed Opening of M Street from 6th to 6th Streets. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Willow, the matter of the advisability of opening M Street from 6th to 8th Streets was referred to the City Manager and the City Engineer for in- vestigation and recommendation. 148187 October 24th, 1921 (Continued. ) y Proposed Changes in Electric Sign Ordinance . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was requested to aonoint a Committee of two Councilmen to act with the Building Inspector, Mr. Dupes , to investigate the advisability of changing some Sections of the existing electric sign Ordinance . The Mayor appointed Councilmen Griffith and Robinson. Proposed Formation of Sewer District. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Willow, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for the formation of a Sewer District to embrace all property bounded on the north by 8th Street, on the west by "L" Street , on the south by 4th Street , and on the east by "R" Street. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the meeting adjourned, S� Mayor of the Uity f Bakersfi'Leld 'C'Ali fornia ATTEST: ��� City Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. Bakersfield, California , Oct . 2f, 1921 . Minutes of 9 special meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield , regularly called and held in the Council Chamber of the City Council , in the City Hall , ')akersfield , California, at 7: 30 P.M. , Wednesday , October 26th, :1921 . This meeting was called for the purpose of acting upon a petition presented by the Southern Pacific Company asking for permission to erect temporary living quarters for employees on their reservation in East Bakersfield. Present : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,"ith,Willow . Absent: None . Permit Granted Southern Pacific Company to Erect Temporary Structures. A communication written by the Sunerintendent of the oouth- ern Pacific Lines, dated October 26, 1921, requesting the Council to grant a permit to them to construct temporary frame buildings for emergency purposes , was read and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, the permit was granted to erect the structures in accordance with plans on file in the office of the City Clerk. The permit was issued with the understanding that the buildings must be taken down within thirty days after the emergency ceases, or if not taken down, they muFt be made to comply with the provisions of the existing Building Ordinance . Motion carried by the follo*ing vote - Ayes :Carli sle ,Grif f ith,Hougham,Renf ro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None . Absent: None. Adjournment , Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Willow, the meert- ing adjourned. Mayor of the y o a ens ield, California. ATTEST: ' City Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. 1 148487 Bakersfield, California , Oct . 3let , 1921 . Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakersfield , California , held in the Ccouncil Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , October 31st , 1921 . Present:Carl isle ,Griffith ,Ho ,igham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith.,Willow. Absent : None. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 24t171, 1921, and Special meeting of October 26th, 1921 , read and approved as read. Proposed Closing of Streets and Alleys. A petition presented by the Kern County Land Co . , asking that the Council take the necessary steps to close portions of K and 32nd Streets and the Alley running through Block 604 , was read and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the City Attorney was instructed to oreoare a Resolution of Intention to close the Streets and Alley mentioned . Motioh carried by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinsorl,Smith ,Willow , Nays: None . Absent: None. Armistice Day Celebration. Mr. S. R. Coghlan representing the American Legion apoeared before the Council and requested that the necessary steps be taken to close certain portions of Streets from traffic during certain hours on Armistice Day, November llth, 1921, so that the celebration on this day could be successfully handled . He also asked for permission to stretch a banner across Chester Avenue at 19th Street, and for permission to install an electric sign in front, of the Legion quarters on Chester Avenue. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the Council conceded to the requests and the American Legion was granted the necessary pe rmits . Donation to American Legion for Armistice Day. Uoon a motion by Smith , seconded by Griffith, the Council authorized a donation of $200.00 to the Frank S. Reynolds Post of the American Legion to help defray expenses incurred in conducting the celebration on Armistice Day, November llth, 1.921. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinsori,Smith ,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. q n October 31st, 1921 (;Continued) r �i Gift of Fountain for Central Park . Mrs . Ballagh, representing the Women's Christian Tem- perance Union, appeared before the Council and tendered to them the gift of a water fountain to be installed in some suitable location in Central Park. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the gift was accepted and the matter ordered referred to MaeRorie-McLaren Co. , so that they could Provide a suitable location for the fountain and the City Clerk was instructed to extend the thanks of the Council to the W. C. T. U. for the donation. Report of Bakersfield Abstract Co, on Protests , Street Dist . No . 77, Accepted. A report from the Balersfield Abstract Co. showing the result of a check of the protests entered against the contemplated improvement of Street District No . 77, covered by Resolution of Intention No. 415 , showing that the protest was signed by owners of 5?% of the area in said District„ was presented to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, was accepted and ordered placed on file . Rooming House Permit. Granted . Unon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Willow, M. Joseph was granted permission to conduct and maintain the Kosel Hotel at 1199-19th Street . "efund of 1991 Personal Prope rty Tax. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, C . B. Bare was granted a refund of $1 .35 to cover erroneous assess- ment on personal property for the year 1991, shown on receipt No. 1052, andthe Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to cover same . Permission Granted Independent Rubbish Collector , M.Alvarez . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, permit was granted M. Alvarez to conduct an independent rubbish collecting business under provisions of Ordinance No . 96 New "eries, by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays:Renfro,Willow. Absent : None. October 31st, 1921 (Continued .) 2 Permit Granted to Hold Flag Day. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, the Sisters of Mercy were granted permission to hold a flag day during the first week of December, 1921 . Acceptance of Petitions , Councilmen. A report submitted by the City Clerk certifying; to the sufficiency of petitions presented by Clarence E. Arnold and Chas . A. Hare, Candidates seeking to succeed Mr. V'. S. Renfro at the Recall Election to be held November 22nd, 1921, was presented and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle , were accepted and ordered shown in the Election Proclamation to be prepared by the City Attorney. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham ,Robinson,Smith,Vrillow . Nays: None. Declined to Vote:Renfrv . Absent : None . Permit Granted Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co , to Construct Underground Conduits Through Central Park. A petition presented by the Pacific Telephone 8c Telegraph Co . asking for permission to construct underground conduits through Central Park, in accordance with plans submitted by therm, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, the permit was granted with the understanding that that portion of the conduit over the Brook must be constructed underneath the bridge and must follow the contour of the under side of the bridge and must be so constructed as not to obstruct the stream. Notice of Rate Hearing Before Railroad Commission, San Joa- quin Light & Power Corp. A notice of hearing before the Railroad Commission of the state of California , set for ten o 'clock A. M„ , December 13th, 1921 , in the City Hall at Fresno, in the matter of the application of the San Joaquin Light & Power Corp. for a revision and adjust- ment of rates , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Willow seconded by Robinson, the City Attorney was instructed to attend the hearing . 22 October 31, 1921, ( Continued. ) Notice of Meeting, National Industrial Peace & Educa- tional Association. A notice of a meeting called by tale National Industrial Peace and Educational Assn . to be held at Sacramento beginning the 15th of November, 1921 , for the purpose of evolving some plan to be Dresented to the State Legislature in 1923, for enactment that will tend to eliminate strikes and lockouts , was read to the Council and unpo a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, was ordered placed on file . Protest Against Search of Automobile Without War- rant . A oro test presented by G. Dalporto , relative to alleged search by the Police Department of the City of Bakers - field of his automobile without the proper warrant , was read to the Council and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith , was ordered placed on file . Application for Rubbish Collectors Permit , Denied. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, applica- tion placed by Harold Alvarez for permission to engage in the business of independent rubbish collector, was denied. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee , and pay rolls as author- ized by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor instructed to draw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same „ Adoption of Plans and Soec- ifications, Sewer District No . 47. Upon R motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANn AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CuNSTRUCTION OF' SELERS IN A DI .M'RICT TO BE KNOWN AS "SEVIER DISTRICT NO . 47" IN THE CITY OF' BAKERSFIELD" was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Car11sle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays : None. Absent:None. Adoption of Ordinance No .107 N.S. Upon a motion by Robinson seconded by Griffith,Ordinance No. 107 New Series ,entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF STREET CARS ON CHESTER AVENUE ,19th STREt,T AND BAKER STREET IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO .105NEW SERIES ENTITLED"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF STREET CARS ON CHESTER AVENUE,I9TH STREET AND BAKER STREET IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIEL D "was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Aougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None ; Absent: None. 14Q.4 87 October 31 , 1921 ( Continued. ) Adoption of Resolution 123 of Intention No. 417. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, Resolution of Intention No . 417, entitled: "RESOLUPION OF INTENTION TO CON- STRUCT SEWER.^, IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 47" IN THE CITY OF BARE?CFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith.willow . Nays: None. Absent: None . Approval of Assessment Diagram , Street Dist- rict No . 75. Upon a motion by Willow , s econded by Robinson, assessment diagram of Street District No . 75, was approved as submitted by the Superintendent of Streets . Permit Granted to Rent City Steam Roller. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle , Mr. C. W. Hartman was granted permission to use the City steam roller at the usual rental . Filing of Water Heoort Submitted by Olmsted & Gillelen. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Renfro , the Council decided not to read in full the report submitted by Olmsted and Gillelen, relative to the proposed acquisition of water facilities and extension of lines within the City , and same was ordered placed on file. Recommendations of Water Committee . A report submitted by Committees apnointed by the Coun- cil and the Civic Commercial Association, to investigate report submitted by Olmsted & Gillelen relative to the acquisition of water facilities and the extension of water lines , in which it was recommended by the Committee that the plan outlined by the above-mentioned firm of Engineers , be rejected, was read and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, the report was accepted and ordered placed on file. Revision of Electric Sign Ordinance . Councilman Robinson, of the Committee appointed to in- vestigate the advisability of revising the existing electric sign 124 October 31st , 1921 (Continued) . Ordinance, reported that it was the recommendation of the Com- mittee that the Ordinance be amended so that under certain conditions electric signs may be permanently suspended over the sidewalk,and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Renfro , the report of the Committee was accepted. Proposed Amendment to Electric Sign Ordinance . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the City Attorney was instructed to make the necessary changes in Ordinance No . 88 to conform with recommendations submitted by the Committee. Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow ,seconded by Griffith, tYe meeting adjourned. r Mayor of the ity�of�sfield , California. ATTEST: City Clerk a nd Ex-oflficio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield , California . 148187 Bakersfield,California „ November 701921.12E.� e_ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council. of the City of Bakersfield,California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , November 7th , 1921 . Present: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robi.nson,Smith,Willow. Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 31st , 1921, read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution Providing for Issuance of Street Improve- ment Bonds , Street District No . 54. No protests having been presented against the issuance of Street Improvement Bonds to cover unpaid assessments in Street District No. 54, covered by Resolution of Intention 396, upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, Resolution entitled: "AN ORDE^ PROVIDING FOR THE IS:'UANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS, DESCRIBING THE; DENOMINATION OF SUCH BONDS AND OF THE INTEREST COUPONS ATTACHED THERETO" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None . Invitation from Americal Legion Armistice Day Celebration. An invitation presented to the Council and all City Of- ficials to participate in the" Armistice Day parade, by- the American Legion, was, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, accepted and all Councilmen and City Officials were requested to attend thst could conveniently arrange to do so. Refund of Tax, Archie Davis. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , Archie Davis was granted a refund of p3. 51 to cover over-payment of' 1921 taxes on personal. property and the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to cover . Refund of Tax, Mrs . J. Ralph. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, Mrs . J. Ralph was granted a refund of '13.40 to cover, over-payment of 19P1 tax levied on personal property, and the Auditor was in- structed to issue a warrant to cover same. November 7, 1921 (Continued. ) 126 Adoption of Resolution Directing Notice of F'i7i,rp of Renort of Commissioners in the matter of Opening an Alley in Hirshfeld Tract. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION DIRECTING NOTICE OF FT.LING REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS IN THE MATTER OF OPENING AN ALLEY 25 FEET WIDE ALONG THE WESTERLY END OF' 'THE HIRSEFELD TRACT IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLANCHE STREET AND THE NORTIERLY LINE OF Th ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTLRLY THROUGH SAID TRACT" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Houfham,Renf m Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 418. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, Reso- lution of Intention No. 418, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC 32nd STREET FROM THE EASTERLY LINE OF CHESTER AVENUE TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE; OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY: ALSO K STREET FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 31 st STREET TO I HE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY: AND THE ALLEY RUNNING NORTH- ERLY AND SOUTHERLY THRJUGH BLACK 604 FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 31st STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 32nd STREET, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle,Griffith,Hou gham,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Adoption of Ordinance No . 108 New series. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , Or- dinance No. 108 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENI% NG SUBDIVISIOTE22 AND 24 OF SECTION 1 OF' ORDINANCE NO. 94 NEW SERIES, entitled "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF CER- TAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 37, 43 and 83 NEW SERIES AND ALL OR- DINANCES AStENDATORY THEREOF OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" ,was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. November 7th, 1921 ( Continued. ) Form of Recall Ballot , Prescribed. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded 'by Smith, the following form of ballot was prescribed by the Council as the form to be used at the recall election to be held on November 22nd , 1921 , in the Fourth Ward of the City of Bakersfield , by tte following vote.: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Houilnam,Robinson,Smith. Nays:Willow. Declined to Vote : Renfro . Absent: None. SAMPLE BALLOT No. This Number to be torn :: MARK CROSSEc (X) ON BALLOT off by Inspector. ONLY WITH RUBBER 2TAMP NEVER WITH PEN OR PEN :1.L No . _ : (Fold Ballot to this Perforated : Line ; leaving Tor) Margin . exposed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote on the question of RECALL : stamp a cross (x) in the voting square after the word : "Yes" or after the word "No" . NO VOTE CAST SHALL BE COUNTED FOR ANY CANDIDATE FOR SUCH OFFICE UNLEFS THE VOTER VOTES ON QUESTION OF RECALL OF THE PERSON r.OUGHT TO BE RECALLED FROM SAID OFFICE. To vote for a candidate of your selection, stamp a cross (x) in the! voting square next to the right of the name of such candidate . To vote for a person not on the ballot , write the name of such person under the title of the office in the blank space left for that purpose. All marks except the cross (x) : are forbidden. All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and rrake the ballot void. If you wrongly stamp, tear or deface this : ballot, return it to the inspector of election and obtain : another. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shall W . S . RENFRO be recalled from : YES the office of councilman of the . . . . . . . . . Fourth Ward of the City of Bakers - : field? . NO COUNCILMAN--FOURTH WARD- CITY OF VOTE FOR ONE. BARERSF'Iiu D : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLARENCE E. ARNOLD CHAS. A. HARE The following are the reasons why Councilman 3enfro should be recalled: Because W. S . Renfro Is incompetent to handle the bus iness affairs of the city satisfactorily. Because when a petition filed with the City Cleric of the City of Bakersfield signed by apor-oximactely 90% of the people in "Street District No . 76" protesting against paving certain blocks in the Fourth Ward on the grounds that there were no competitive bids and that the price : was exorbitant , Councilman Renfro voted to ignore the protest and award the contract for Willite nerving, thus going directly against the wishes of ninety per (tent of the people affected in hos own Ward. November 7th, 1921 ( Continued. ) y Because many alleys in the Fourth Ward :which are in a deplorable condition and which : could easily be remedied, receive no considera- tion whatsoever from Councilman Renfro . Because many of Councilman Renfro 's acts : are entirely out of harmony with the sentiment ; of the people residing in the Fourth Ward. The following are the reasons advanced :by Councilman Renfro for his police in office: No reasons are submitted by Councilman : Renfro to justify his course in office . Adoption of Election Proclamation . Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Robinson, :Elec- tion Proclamation calling a recall election in the Fourth Ward of the City of Bakersfield on Tuesday, November 22.nd, 192.1 , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes :Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays:Willow. Declined to Vote : Renfro . Absent : None . Adoption of Resolution Accenting Grant from Max Gundl ach and Wife . Upon a motion by Smith , seconded by Willow, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT CONTAINED IN DEED DATED NOVEMBER 2nd, 1921, VJIiEREIN MAX GUNDLACH AND GUSSIE GUNDLACH CJNVFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO `1HE CITY OF BAKER1FIELD, FOR STREET PURPOSES% was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes:Carl-isle, Griffith ,Hougham,Renfi•o,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays: None. Absent :None . Allowance of Claims . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed end the Auditor instructed to issue warrants to cover same . Plans Ordered for Concrete Pavement on North Chester Avenue . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the City Engineer was instructed to orepare plans and specifications for a cement concrete pavement on Chester Avenue connecting the County Highway with the present pavement on Chester Avenue , same to be a uniform thickness and width of the present County Highway. 87 November 7th, 199.1 ( Continued, ) Investigation of Rate Hearing San Joaquin Light & Power Corporation. Mr, E. F. Brittan, City Attorney, advised the Council that to the best of his knowledge the hearing to be held in Fresno on December 13th, before the Railroad Commission, cover- ing the application of the can Joaquin Light & Power Corp. for an adjustment of rates, would require t6chincal engineering information to be presented properly, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the City Manager was instructed to investigate the natter and report back his recommendations to the Council at the next regular meeting, Permission Granted to Rent Steam Roller to MacRorie - Mc Laren Co , Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , permis- sion was granted the City Manager to rent the City steam roller to MacRorie-Mc Laren Company , at the usual rental . Proposed Industrial Zone Along Santa Fe Right of Way. Upon 9 motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, a Com- mittee of three Councilmen was apoointed to investigate the proposed commercial zone along th�, Santa Fe Right of Way and to report their findings and recommendations to the Council at their next regular meeting. The Mayor ao nointed Councilmen Smith,Renfro and Willow . New Committee Appointed to Investigate Parking and Traffic Matters. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, a new Committee of three Councilmen was appointed to investigate the advisability of changing the present perking and traffic reg- ulations and to report their findings at the next regular meet- ing, The Mayor apoointed Councilmen Willow, Robinson, and Griffith. Change of Thickness of Base on Proposed Pavement for Street District No. 76. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, the City Engineer was instructed to provide in the plans and specifi- cations to be submitted covering the contemplated improvement of Street District No . 76, for a 312 inch Asphaltic , concrete *ter November 7th, 1921 ( Continued. ) pavement with a lz inch Warranite , Bitulithic wearing surface. Motion carried by the following vote : Ayes: Carl isle,Griffi tY!,HouL}ram,Robinson,Smith . Nays:Willow. Declined to Vote: Renf ro . Absent : None. Rental of Road Planer. A petition was presented verbally by Street Foreman Wheeler on behalf of the Crummy Co . asking that the City arrange so thnt they will not be billed for tl- e rental of the City Road Planer now being used• by them, for days when planer is not in use , and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robin- eon, the Council granted the request and instructed the Manager to bill only for the time that the planer is used and in transit. Protest Against King Lumber Co . Operating Rock Loader. A protest was again presented by J.H .May, representing residents living within a short distance of the rock loader operated by the King Lumber Co . on 14th and L Streets , asking the Council to take some action to stop the alleged nuisance. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Griffith, the Mayor was requested to ap- point a Committee of two to confer with Mr. Brittan to see if any legal action can be taken by the City and to report back to the Council at their next. regular meeting. The mayor appointed Councilmen Willow and Carlisle . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the i f Bakersfield , Cal ifornia . ATTEST: 4 _ City Clerk and Ex officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers - field, California. *13,487 Baken field ,California, Nov. 14, 1921. 1.31 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the C i:y of Bakersfield, California , held in the Council Chamber o" the City Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , November 14, 1921 . Present :Carl isle,Griffith,Hough am,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 7th, 1921, read and aooroved as read. Redmen Granted Permission to. Place Banner Across 19th St, at L Street . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the local lodge of Redman No . 154, was granted permission to place a banner across l9th Street at L Street, advertising an indoor carnival to be given by them. Acceptance of Departmental Reports-October 1921. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, reports submitted by the heads of Departments showing; monies collected during the month of October , 1921, were accepted and ordered. placed on file. Acceptance of Treasurer ' s Financial Reoort for October , 1921. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the City Treasurer 's financial report for the month of' October, 1921 , was accented and ordered placed on file . Tax Refund Granted J. J . heads . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow „ J.J .Keays was granted a refund of ,$P.70, to cover over-payment of 1921. Personal Property Tax. Rental of Roller to Bakersfield Engineering Co. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith„ the City Manager was authorized to rent the City steam roller to the Bakersfield Engineering Co. for four days ending November l8th, 1921, at the usual rental. Protest Against Filing of Los Angeles for Power Site on Kern River. A proposed Resolution presented to the Council by the Civic Commercial Association protesting against the City of Los Angeles ' recent filing for a power site on the South Fork of the Kern River, was read and upon a motion by "�illow, seconded 132 I'oirember 14th' 1921 (Continued) . by Smith, the City Atturney was in_t.r-acte3 Co prepare a similar Resolution to be presented to the Council at their next regular meetigg for adoption. Adoption of Plans and Specifications , Street Dis- trict No . 76 . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMPROVET&NT ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET, D STREET, E STREET , F STREET, G STREET, THE ALL& RUNNING EASTERLY AND V4E:ITERLY IN BLOCK 200; AND G) NPTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EAST RLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 237, 238 and 239 , ALL IN THE CITY OF B AKFRSFIELD" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays : Kenfro ,Willow. Absent : None . Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 419. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, Resolution of Intention No . 419 entitled: "RESOLUTTON OF IN- TENTION TO IMPROVE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET, D STREET, F STREET, F STRLEIV, G STREET , THE ALLEZ RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 200; AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EASTE,:,LY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 237, 238 and 239, TO BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 76, and to ISSUE: BONDS IN PAYMENT THE REFOR" ,was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nags: Renfro ,Willow .. Absent :None. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . Upon a motion. by Willow , seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as author- ized by the heads of departments , were allowed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants on tl:e Treasurer to cover same. Adjournment. Upon a motion Ly Re —secon d by Robinson, the meet- ing adjourned. s ATTEST:/ e�o -G- Mayor of the Ci of Bakersfield , _ Cali C fornia. City Clerk and _,x o Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield,Califo:rnia . M-8357 Bakers fiold ,Californin ,Nov.21st , 1921. . 3 111inutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Bakers- field , California , held in the L'ouncil Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , November 21st , 1921 . Present: Carl isle ,Griffith,Hougham7enfro ,Robinson,Smith ,Willow . Absent: None . Minutes of the regular rreeting of November 14th , 192.1, read. and approved as read . Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Sewers in Sewer District No . 47 . No .orotests having been oresented, upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, Resolution entitled: "^EEOLUTION ORDERING THE, CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 47" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIF1,D" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Carl.isle ,Griff ith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robinron,Smith ,Wi11071 . Nays: None . Absent : None . Adoption of Order Providing for Issuance of Street Im- provement Bonds , Street Dist. No . 69, Resolution of Intention No . 396 . No orotests having been :resented, upon a notion by Willow „ seco,xled by Renfro , Resolution entitled: "AN ORDFF PROVIDING FOR TLiE ISSTJANCE OF STRnLT IMPROVEMENT BONDS , DESCRIBING THE DENOMINATION CE 9tCH BONDS AND OF EP, INTEREST COUPONS ATTACHED THERETO" , was adopted as reed by the following vote: Ayes: Carl.i sle ,Grif f ith,Hougham ,Renfro ,Robi nson,Smith ,Willow. Nays: None . Absent : None. Ado pt ion of Reso lut ion Abandoning all Proceedings Covering Contem- plated Improvement of Street District No . 76, Resolution. of Intention No. 419. Upon a motion by Rolinson, seconded by Griffith, Resolution ent it led: "RESOLUTION ABANMNING ALL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THOSE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF' A STREET, D STRF:hT, E =EET, F STREFS' 9 G STREET, THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 2CO3 AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND WEST•- ERLY TH'?OUGH BLOCKS 237,238 and 239, KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO . 76 , REPEALING A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "RESOLUTION ADOPTING ?LAW AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IT.,QP,,OVETAENT ON CERTAIN POF:TIONS OF A STREET , D STRr,LT, E STRhnT, F STREET , G STREET , THE ALLEY 134 November 21st, 1921, ( Continued. ) RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN 3LOCK 200; AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND VESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 237,238 and 239, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , AND REPEALING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO . 419, ENTITLED "RESOLU- TION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET , D STREET , E STREET, F STREET , G STREET, THE ALLEY RUNNING EAST- ERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 200; AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE 1LLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 237, 23S and 239 TO BE: KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO. 7E AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" was adooted as read by the following vote: Ayes :Carlisle, Griffith,Hougaam,Renfro ,Robinson,Smitb ,Wi21ow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Adoption of New Plans and Specifications , Street District No . 7E . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRO- ?OSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET . D STREET, E STREET , F STREET , G STREET, THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 200, THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY PND WEST- BRLY IN BLOCK 447; AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLACKS 237, 238 and 239 ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adonted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith . Nays : ?enfro jillow. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 420 . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle , Reso - lution of Intention No . 420 , entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET , D STREET, E STREET , F STREET, G STREET , THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 200, THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 447; AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE 'ALLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 237,238 and 239, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays : Renfro,Willow. Absent : None. O v'J November 21st, 1921, ( Continued. Adoption of Plans and "!,� Specifications , Street Dist.. No . 80, Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ON KENTUCKY STREET FROM THE WESTERLY DINE OF BAKER STREET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF UNION AVENUE, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKERSF'IELD" was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hougham,Rebinson,Smith . Nays :Renfro ,Willow . Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 421 . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT PORTION OF KENTUCKY STREET FROM THE IESTERLY LINE OF BAKER STREET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF UNION AVENUE , IN STREET DISTRICT NO . EO IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham ,Robinson,Smith . Nays:Renfro ,Willow. Absent:None. Adoption of Plans and Sit cifications for Sewer Dist . No . 46. Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Smith , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO . 46" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIE LD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Carl.'.e le ,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro ,Robins on,Smith ,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 422. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Resolution of Intention No . 422 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CON- 9TRUCT SEWERS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO. 46" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Carl is le ,Griffith,Fougham ,Renfro ,Robinson,Smith_ ,Wi,llow. Nays : None. Absent :None. �► November 21st., 1921 ( Continued . ) ��" Adoption of Resolution Protesting Against Filings for Power by the City of Los Angeles on South Fork of Kern River. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, resolu- tion entitled: "A RESOLUTION PROTESTING AGAINST APPLICATIONS NO . 535 and 1639 IN RE THL FILING FOR ?OVER ON THE: ^OUTH FORK OF THE: KERN RIVER BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Fougham,'?enfro,Robinson,Smith,Wil.Low . Nays: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution Accepting Grant Contained in Deed Executed by C . Borsi , Covering Additional Land for Central Park . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Carlisle, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT CONTAINED IN DEED DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1921 , WIIEREIN CLENENTE BORSI CONVEYS CF.R_ TAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF BAKERSFIEID AND DIRECTING AUDITOR TO DRAW WARRANT" was adol;ted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl 1,;le,Griffith,Eougham,Renfro ,Robinsor,Smith ,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Offers to P. Gualco and J.W.Young for Land Adjoining Central Park. Uoon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle, the Coun- cil voted to offer to P. Gualco the sum of $2000.00 for his nrorerty situated south of 21st Street , west of the Kern Island Canal, and to J . W. Young , the sum of $350.00 for a strip of pro oerty owned by him between 20th and 21st Streets west of the Kern Island Canal, it being understood that if the offers are accented the present condemnation proceedings to ac7uire the two pieces of pr-)perty gill be abandoned. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith , claims as at.dited by the Finance Committee , were allowed and the Audif.or was instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same. Plans and Snecifications Ordered for Formation of Sews District to Include Blocks 309-31118-331 and 332 , Bakersfield. A recommendation submitted by Dr. P . J.Cuneo, advising 5�87 November 21, 1921 ( Continued . ) 137 the Ccuncil of the advisability of forming a Sewer District to include Blocks 307-308-331 and 332 in the City of Bakersfield, was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Willow, secorcled by Carlisle, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications to cover the .work. Plans and Bpeeifications Ordered for Formation of Sewer District to Include Blocks 217,216,219 220 end 221, Bake -c-fi -1-d Former- ly Kern. A recommendation submitted by �)Dr. P . J .Ouneo, advising the Council of the advisability of forming a Sewer District to Include Blocks 217, 218, 219, 220 and 221 , in the City of Bakers- field formerly Kern, was read to th-_ Council, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle , the City Engineer was instructed. to prepare plans and specifications to cover the work. Refund of 1921 Secured Personal Property Taxes . Loom a motion by TUillow, seconded by Griffith, the follow- ing refunds f secured personal property taxes , covering over- uayments on 1921 assessments , were allo-wed and the Auditor was instructed to issue warrants to cover same. Lillie M. Jones , M18.42 ; Geo . ":. Thom:. "5.33; S.W .°Joodard, 11 ,30; R. Medit.2 , 4.92 ; and 71. C . Churherl.ain, �'12.46 . Acceptance of Communication from American Legion. A communication addressed to the Council by the Frank S. Reynolds Post No . 26, of the American Legion, thanking them for their support in the Armistice Day Celebration, was read, and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith , was accepted and ordered placed on file. Mrs. P. Sutcliffe Cited to Appear before the Council . An anonymous communication relative to the apparent ad- visability of revoking pennit held. by 'firs . P. Sutcliffe , to con- duct rooming house at 1509-1.8tn Street, was read to the Council and upon a mo t,J nn by Griff i.tl. , s econded by Smith , the C1 I y Clerk was ordered to cite iiirs .Satcliffe to aornear before the Council at e o 'clock ?.M. , on Monday , November 28th, 1921 , and show cause why permit held by her to conduct, a rooming house should not be revoked. ........ . . . .. . . 138 Now-riha,, 21st, 1921 ( Continued. ) (� Invitation from r,oard of Directors, Civic Commercial Assn . to Attend Luncheon. A invitation was presented to the Council by the new Board of Directors of the Civic Commercial Assn. regaesting their presence at a luncheon to be given at the Tegoler riotel at noon, Friday , November 25th , 1921, Upon a motion by Smith , seconded by Griffith, t_ie invitation was accepted. Request to nave Sprinkling System Installed to Elim- inate Dust by Operation of Sock Loader, King Lum- ber Company. Mr. Willow , of the Committee appointed to investigate the matter of the operation of the rock loader by the King Lumber Co. , reported that it was thc- recommendation of the co-Lnittee that the King Lumber, Co . be :requested to have :he rock thoroughly sprinkled so that dust might be elimir.&t* -,U, and upon a ='Aon by Robinson, seconded L;y Renfro , the report of the committee eras accept ed are! the City Clr; Ik was inet:ruct- ed to request the King Lumber Co . to install a sprinkling systE;-t. Proposed Opening of M Street. from 6th '.) 8th Streets, Also Alley from 6th to 6th Streets , Between L and M Streets . Upcn a motion by Smith , seconded by Hobinawr, thQ; Ci .� Ittorney was instructed to institute cor:iie,nnation proceedings in orderthat iJL %reet between 6th and 8th Streets , might, be opened, an] also that an Alley might be opened between 6th and 8th Streets , between L and 'I Streets . Adjournment. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renf ro, the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the ity o£ Bakersfield, Cal if orni a. ATTEST : City Clerk and Ex-c _ nio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakers- field, California. Rake to fie ld ,California,Nov.28 , 1921 . Minutes of the regular :meting of the Council of the City of Bakets - field ,California, held in the Council Chamber of the Ctty Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , November 2Pth, 1921 . Present : Carl is le ,Grif fi th,Hougham,Renfru,Smith.,Wil low . Absent :Robinson. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 216t , 1921 , read; and approved as rand. Donation for Christman. Tree, East Bakersfield . Mrs , 71. C . Chamberlain, on behalf of the residents in East Bakersfield, appeared before Qe Council and pettt.ior.3d them for a donation toward the expenses to be incurred in leaving a community Chri ,tmas tree in that section of the City , and upon a motionby Willow, seconded by Smith, a donation of $100.00 was granted and the Auditor instructed to issue a warrant to cover. Adaptdon of Resolution Ordering Bonds for Street District No . 54 Delivered to Contractor. This being the time set to receive bids for Streq Improve.. ment Bonds issued to cover the unpaid assessments for the Street improvement of District No . 54, and no bids having been received, upon a motion by pillow , seconded by Renfro, a resolution was adopted ordering the Bonds delivered to the Valley Construction Company, by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Renfro,Smith ,Willow . Nays : None. Absent: Qobinson. Rooming House Permit Held by Irs . P . Sutcliffe, Revoked. This being the time s _ t fir Mrs . P . Sutcliffe to appear and show cause why rooming house permit held by her to conduct the Kenneth Rooms at 1509-18th Street, should not be revoked, and she having failed to make an appearance, upon a motion by Griffit4 , seconded by Carlisle , the permit held by her to conduct the above- mentioned establishment was revoked by the following vote: Ayes :Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham,Aerfro ,Smith ,Willow . Nays: None. Absent:Robinsin. 140 November 26th, 1921 ( Continued . ) Forty-five Day Extension of Time Granted to Complete Improvement of Street District No . 74 . Uoon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the Bakersfield Engineering Co, was granted a 45 day extension of time to complete contract coveri.rlg Uie improvement of Street District No. 74 . Allowance of Claims and ^ay Rolls. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, claims ax audited by the Finance Committee , and pay rolls as author- ized by the heads of Departments , were allow6d, and the Auditor instructed to issue warrants to cover sane. Roomin6 H)-ise Permit Grant3d. Upon a motion ly Willow, seconded by Griffith, Mrs . C .E .Clemcnts was granted Letn!3oion 0) conduct the Kenneth Rcoms at, 1509-18th Street. Acceptance of Surety Bond, W .D. Clark , City L;-Cineer. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , Surety Boni in the sum of $1000. 00, issued by the Globe Indemnity Co . , coveriiC th3 employment of W.D. Clark as City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets , was accepted and ordered placed on file. Refund o,: 1021 Tax., C .E .Real . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Renfro , Mr. C .E .Real was granted a refund of .17.29, covering double assessment on 1921 assessment roll , aid the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to cover. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 423 . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle, Reso- lution of Intention No . 423, entitled: "RESOLUTION Om INTENTION TO .EXTEND M STREET, SOUTHERLY FROM THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 8th STREET , TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 6th STREET AND TO WIDEN TFE SAME TO A UNIFORM WIDTH OF 82. 5 Fh T : ALSO TO OPEN AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY THROUGH BLOCK A. LOWELL ADDI- TION BETWEEN AND PARALLEL TO L AND M STRhETS" was adopted as X8187 November 2P, 1921 , 00:ltladed. " 141 read by the following vc,Le : Ayes: Carl is 1 e,Griff i.th,uosF�iam,Renfro ,Srnith,'Willow . Nay3:None. Absent :Robinson. Adopt ion of Plans and F,pec ifications , Street District No . 62. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by 'Renfro , Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADAPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS F0:4 PRO- POSED STREET IMPROVENtENT ON CHFSTrR AVENUE FROM THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS OF 'PF1E CITY OF BAKERSFTELD SOUTHERLY TO A LINE 2 FEET NORTHERLY FROM AND PA-1ALLF1, TO ME NORTHii:RLY :?ATLROAD TRACK IN THE. RIGHT CF WAY )F THE . OUTHF;RN PACTFIC COMPANY, IN A DTSTRICT KNOWN A. "STREET DISTRICT NO. �62" IN ` 4E CITE: OF BAKF:RSFI SLD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hongham,Renfro ,Smith,WiIlow. Nays: None . Absent :Robinson. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 424. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Smith, Rescl�.it .o n of Intention No . 424 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF' CHESTHR AVENUE FROM THE TiC ?Tiic63.Y Ci TY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAKEicSFTuLD, SOUTHERLY TO A LINE 2 FEhT NORTHERLY FROM AND PARALLEL TO 'IHE NORTHERLY RAILROAD TRACK IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF TH ' SOITTHFFP PACIFIC CO MPANY, IN A D]:S- TRICT KNOWN 0 "STRF:LT DISTRICT NO . 82" TNTHE CITY OF' BAKEI;-- FIELD" , was adopted as read 1.1* the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle, Griffith,Houg:am,renfr•o ,Smitr. ,tVtllow . Nays- None. Absent : Robinson. Pronosed City Planning Commission. A letter written by Mr. L. D. Blodgett, Sccretarj of the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, advising the Council thei it was the conce,.asus of opinion of the Board of Pirectors of that in titut ; -)n that, it, would be advisable to prepare an Ordinance creating a City Planning Commission, was read to the Council aryl upon a motion by Willow, :seconded 142 November 09th, 1921(Continued. ) by Griffith, the letter was accepted and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the iiacessary Ordinance, Adjournment. Uoon a motion by Willmr , seconded by Renfro , the mFeting adjoirned, / Mayor of the Ci y of Bakersfield, Cal ifornia. ATTEST:: / city Clerk and Ex�o Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Pakersf eI , I ftc ^i -ia ,T,eco.: ,�r 5th , 12?.] 143 Minutes : f the regular meeting of the Ccuncll o e f the, City of Ba<.a.rsfield,Culifornia, held in the Council Chamber the City Pall at eight o 'clock P .M . , December 5th, 13, Present: Carl IF! le ,Griffit'.,Fo,_Fham.Renfro ,R�,` Itnsori,fmith,Willow . Al,eent : None. Aiinutes of the regular meeting of November 28th, 1921, read and aonroved as read. Canvass of Election Returns Recall Election Held Novem- bf-,r 22nd , 1921 . Unon a motion by Renfro , seconded by Fmith , the Council. proceeded to canvass the election returns covering re-call election held in the Fourth Ward cf the City of Bakersfield on Novearb ,�r 22nd, 1901 , Result, of Election. A canvass of the votes showed the following result : Votes for the recall of T . Renfro 320 . ton Aga nist it to " it 285. Vc Lc;-, Cast, for C. .Arnold 144 . it to " Chas. A. Hare 197 . Upon a motion by Smith , seconded by Carlisle, Mr. W .S.Renfro was declared recalled from the position of Councilman of the Fourth Ward of the City of Bale --field, and Chas . A.Hare declared elected to that position by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griff ith,?iou�ram,Renf ro ,Robinsori,Smitli ,Wil.l.ow . Nays : None. Absent : None. Mr, Chas. A. '3are at this time was sworn in and assumed his seat as Councilman . Permit Granted for 'popcorn Vending Machine Stand, Upon a motion b;; Plillow , se coded by Griffith, F.S . Baker was granted permission to stand a popcorn vending wagon on the East side of K Street near the Northeast corner of 19th ° treet., Adoption of Order Providing for the Issuance of Street Improvement Bonds , Street D!ztvict ND . 72 . No protests havi::g been presented, upon a motion by Willow, seconded by 'tobinson, an order providing for t.t.e is =,uaaos of Street, Improvement Bond. , dascribin the dzinomination of such Bonds and of t;ie interest coupooa attached thereto, coverirw; unpaid as- u. amgnts in Street District No . 72, was auict�d ae �� 1L,21 5th, C�ntinned. read by the following vo to ; Ayes : Caj-11TIc,Gr iffith,H are ,HcuL iam,',, L.. rson,`'mith,Willcvi . Nay 8: 'iu lie. Absent : '.done . Adopt iJu of Resulution Repealing Previous Proceedings Covering Imorovement of T:cr`.h Chester Ave True, UDorl a motlo-i by Wvj l! :)w , :-E'C�llG.e1' t�j, :'' "fith, a Resolution cancelling, annulliti; , vacatirie and setting aside previous resolutions adopted by the Council covering the im- provement in a District known as Ftre t. District No . °2 „ c; vered by Resolution :.i Intention No . 424, was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl isle ,Criffith, Hare ,iougham,7obinson,Smitli,14,illocr. Nays : None . Absent : None. Adoption of New Plans and Sn_ ecifications , Ftrest District No. 32 . Upon a motion by T' Ilow , seconded by u'ilhs :i, resolut:iori entitled: "EFSOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMP^OW11ENT ON CHESTER AVE N'L FROM THE NOT7T-L":RLY CITY LIMITS OF 'iHE CITY ^F BAICE-�FFIEID ;) 1L'FE, ILY TO A LINE 2 FEE:T "d01T E,RLY •.idD PARALLEL TO TI?F ,ORTHE?,LY RAILROAD TRACK IN 'IN E TGHT OF WAY OF "liTs SOUT'i!i"N PACIFIC COMPANY, IN A DIETI'TCT TO BE KNOWN AS "STRE' T DISTaTCT 10 . 0-2" IN THE CITY OF BAKE"?SFIELD,CALIFOR- NI:A", was at)opted as rear, " y the following vote : Ayes: Oarlisle, Griffith,Ha re, Hc,_,E;nam. ,Robin son,Smit1h 1111 1nw . Nays :None . Absent : None . Adoption of Resolution: of Intention No . 425. Upon a *ration by 'tobirisori, seconded by Willow, Resc'_uticrn of Intention No . 425 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTIO\ TO IMPROVE TK .T CERTAIN PD'YI'ION OF CHLSTFR AVFTIPry: F30M 'THE NOHTHhRLY CITY LIMITEI OF THE. CITY OF BAKE'RSFIELD, SOUTHERLY TO A LIVE 2 FEET NORTH RLY FROM !li'!D PARALLEL TO THE NORTI*, T'iLY RAILROAD TRACK IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF 'IIIE S0UTHFP,N PACIFI , COMPANY, IN A DISTPICT TO BE KNOWN AS "STREET DI TRICT NO . e2" IN THE CITY :`P BAhERSPIELD,CAi '[FORNIA, �;cf�S1 Decenber 5th, 1921 (Cor.'..'.nrei. l 145 AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN 'AYMENT Tllh'RE'FOTiL was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carl isle ,Griffith,!'.a e ,Ilougham,Tlobin�on,Smtth ,Willow. Nays: No rip. Ahsent: None. Adopt.lon of Resolution Cl�eing Portions of 32nd and K Streets and Alley Through Block d04 . Upon e motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, Resolu- tion entit led: "RESOLUTION OI:LT. ,ING THE CLOSING m1 THE PUBLIC 32nd. STREET FROM HE EASTcRLY LINE: OF CiIESTER AVENUE TO TIIR SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE 'SIGHT OF WAY OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY: ALSO x STREET FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 31st STRNhl TO THE SOUTHERLY LITIE OF 7_E RIGHT OF WAY OF T11E SOUTHERN PACIFIC C"'I'TANY: AND THE ALLEY RTJNNTNC— NOgTI[ERPi AND SOTITHE;RLY ThInJsH BLOCK 604 FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 31st, STREET TO 1'11r, SOUTHERLY LINE OF 52nd STREET , ALL IN !111E CITY OF BAEK%SFIELD"was adcp' ed as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carl is le,Griff lth,Ha re ,Hough am,Robinso n,S,ai th,Willow. ;rays : No--la. Absent : Norie. Rooming House Pa:mi.t Grunted. U^--n a :notion by Willow , seconded by S•.ith,Joser)h Chain was granted pe nnission to condhact and maintain the llotel Chair,. at 1301-2Ot' Street. Soft Drink Permits Granted. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the following parties were grained pennissicn to c onduet and maintain soft drink ectabli.shments : Zimmer & Rich, SOO Baker Street. Luke H. Conway, 1923 Chester Avenue . Refunds of 1921 Taxe:s. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, ',.he fol- lowing refunds were granted covering over -payment of 1921 taxes : Dr.Harris Holm �,.33.75 Alva L. Sears $'21 .60 N.F.Geaiy 8.57 I .M.Rude 2 .66 Permit Granted H.J.Brandt to Construct Sewers in Parson's Tract . Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, H.J. Brandt was granted permission to lay a six inch sewer in the Alleys in q December 5th, 1921 ( Continued) . P. Blocks 99-100-101-102-103-131 and 132 , in the City of Bake-sfield, formerly Kern, and also in the Alleys of the unplated portion of the balance of the Southwest Quarter of Section 28 , known as the Parson's Tract, the work a be done under the supervision of the City Engineer who will require from Mr. Brandt: a deposit sufficient to cover the estimated outlay of funds by the City in supervising and inspecting the work. Proposed Ordinance Re Deposit for City Inspection of Sewers When being Constructed. Upon r, motion by Willow, seconded by Hare , the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance that In cases where work is done by private companies and in- di*rituals which regoipes supervision and inspection by City employees , that a deposit will be required to cover the estimated outlay by the City, beforF the City Employees perform the necessary work. Acceptance of Denartmental Reports for toe Month of November, 1921. 'loon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, reports submitted by the heads of Deoa rtments snowing monies collected during the month of November, 1921, and deposited with the Treasurer, were accepted and ordered placed on file. Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee and pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Denartr.ents , were allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treas- urer to cover same. City Attorney Bri.ttan to Remain in City on Dec . 13th for Union Avenue Cro ssirr, Case . Upon a motion by Hare, seconded by Carlisle, Mr. Brittan, City Attorney, was instructed to remain in Bakersfield on December 13th, to represent the City in the Union Avenue railroad crosaing case , instead of going to Fresno as previously instructed. X8,4 87 December 5th, 19P1 ( Continued . ) 1.47 Parkirnj, Lines Ordered Painted on 19t,h street Between Chester Ave . and t St. Upon a motion by Robinson, Seconded by Carlisle, Street Foreman Wheeler was instructed to have oarkinF; lines peinted on both sides of 19th Strp�,t between Chester and I Streets , as rer recent recommendations of Committee of Councilmen. Street Zone :'igns Ordered Installed. Upon a motion by Cobinson, seconded by Hare , Street Foreman wheeler was instructed to arrange to have Street zone signs placed at the intersections designated by the Committee of Councilmen recently a000inted to investigate traffic matters . Adjournment . Upon a motion by willow , seconded by C,riffith, the meetirr adjourned. Mayor of the Ci 'of Bakersfield , California. ATTEST: City Cle rk arx] Ex-of fici o Cie:rk oP the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California . q Bakersfield , California, Dec. 12, 1921 . Minutes of the regular meeting of the Council of the Cit;� of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , December 12th, 1921. "resent:Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 5th, 192.1 , read and approved as read. Protest Against Marking of Parking Spaces on 19th St. Mr . E. A. Klein anneared before the Council in behalf of business men occupying stores on 19th Street between Chester Avenue and I Streets , protesting against an order given the Street Foreman to mark parking spaces for vehicles on 19th Street, so that vehicles would be parked at an angle of thirty degrees, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, the order was rescinded. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction, Street District No.76, Resolution of Intention No. 420 . This being the time set to hear protests against the contemplated improvement of Street District No . 76 , as covered by Resolution of Intention No. 420, all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, Resolution entitled:"RESOLUTION ORDE'IING ThE CONSTRUCTION OF A WARRENITE-BITULITHIC PAVEi&NT AID CONSTRUCTION OF ChmENT CON- CRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A STREET, D STREET, E STREET, F STREET, G STREET, THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 200: THE ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY IN BLOCK 447: AID CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN THE ALLEYS RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH BLOCKS 237, 238 and 239, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Houpham,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays :Hare . Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution Over- ruling Protests Against Im- provement of Street District No.80,Resolution of Intention No . 421 . This being the time set to hear protests against contemplated improvement of Street District No. 80, covered December 12th, 1921 (Continued. ) 149 by Resolution of Intention No . 421, the Council proceeded to con- sider protests presented by the Southern Pacific Company and Southern Pacific Railroad Company, whose property holdings in the District represents approximately 35.6 per cent of the area. No other protests were presented. After consideration, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTEST TO PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON KENTUCKY STREET FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF BAKER STREET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF UNION AVENUE, ALL IN THE CITY OF BAKER SFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Uarlisle,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,WilLow. Nays: None . Absent :None. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Improvements , Street District No . 60, Resolu- tion of Intention No . 421 . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, Resolution enti tled: "RESJLUTION ORDERI NG Th E CONSTRUCTION CF A WARRANITE- BITULITHIC PAVEMENT ON KENTUCKY STREET FROMihh WESTrRLY LIVE OF BAKER STREET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF UNION AVENUE , AND CoNSTRUCTIO14 OF A STORM SEWER, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Carllsle,Griffith,Hare, Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Further Action on Contemplated Construction of Sewers in Sewer District No. 46, Deferred for One Week . This being the time set to hear protests against contem- plated construction of sewers in a District known as Sewer District; No. 46, covered by Resolution of Intention No. 422 , the Council proceeded to consider protests entered by owners of property in the ' ' strict, representing approximately 40 per cent of' the area. Aftei consideration, upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle, further action was deferred for one week. Opening Bids , Sewer District, No.47 , Resolution of Intention No. 417 . This being the time set to receive sealed proposals to cover contemplated improvement of Sewer District No ,, 47 , upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Carlisle , all bids received were publicly opened, examined and declared. 150 December 12th, 192.1 , (Continued. ) Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract for Construction, Sewer District No . 47. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, Resolu- tion awarding contract for the construction of sewers in Dis- trict No .47, as covered by Resolution of Intention No. 417, to W. J. Schmidt, his bid being the lowest and best responsible one , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle, Griffith,Hare,Hou gham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Bonds Covering Unpaid Assess- ments in Street District No. 69, Delivered to Bakersfield Engineering Company. No bids having been presented, upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, Street Improvement Bonds in the amount of $11,346.97, covering unpaid assessments in Street District No . 69, covered by Resolution of Intention No. 396, were order- ed delivered to the Bakersfield Engineering Company, by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare, Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Wi.11ow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Confirmation of Reoort And Assessment Submitted by Commissioners, re Hirsh- feld Alley Opening . This being the time set to hear protests against report and assessment list filed by Commissioners, to cover contemplat- ed opening of an Alley in the Hirshfeld Tract, and no protests having been presented, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS IN THE MATTER OF OPENING AN ALLEY 25 FEET WIDE ALONG THE WESTERLY END OF THE HIRSHFELD TRACT IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFrELD BETWEEN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF BLANCHE STREhT AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 'IHh ALLEY RUNNING EASTERLY AND WESTERLY THROUGH SAID TRACT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 411, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF PLAT IN THE RECORD- ER'S OFFICE AND F02WARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF REPORT, ASSESSle&NT AND PLAT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREnTS OF SAID CITY" was ecember adopted as read b theDfo].lrnvin12vot 1921 (Continued. ) Y 8 e: 151: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays : None. Absent: None. Adoption of Plans and Specifications , Street District No. 84. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by willow, Resolution ent itled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ON PARKWAY FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF OLEANDER AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LINE. OF C STREET , IN THE CITY (F BAKERS- FIELD, CALIFORNIA, IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "STREET DISTRICT NO. 84" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No. 426. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Resolution of Intention No . 426, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT PORTION OF PARKWAY FROM THE WESTERLY LINE OF OLEANDER AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY LIME OF C STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, COUNTY OF KERN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA., IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "STREET DISTRICT NO . 64" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle,Griff ith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smi th ,Willow . Nays: None. Absent : None. Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Adoption of Plans and Specifications , Sewer District No. 48. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hare , Resolution en- titled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF' "EWERS IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO. 48 " IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA." was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare, Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None . December 12th, 1921 ( Continued. ) Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 427. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, resolu- tion of Intention No . 427 , entitled: "RESOLUTiON OF INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT SEWERS IN ADISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT N0. 48" IN THE CITY OF BAKh7SFIELD, CALIFORNIA", was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith ,Hare.Hougham,Robinson,Smith Willow. Nays: None. Absent : None . Adoption of Plans and Specifications , Sewer District No. 49. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "SEWER DIS- TRICT NO. 49" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD , CALIFORNTA," was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution of Intention No . 428. Uoon a motion by Carlisle , seconded by Smith, Resolution of Intention No . 428, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CON- STRUCT SEWERS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO. 49" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD , CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes : Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow . Nays: None . Absent: None. Adoption of Plans and Specifications , Street District No . 83. Uoon a motion by Hare, seconded by Smith, Resolution entitled: "RESULUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSED STREET IMPROVEMENT ON THAT PORTION OF SPRUCE STREET FROM A LINE 3 FEET SUUTHERLY FROM ` iP. NORTHERLY LINE OF 19th STREET TO THE CuUTHERLY LINE OF 20th STREL.T, IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle.Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith ,Willow, Nays: None. Absent: None. IiS-487 December 12th , 1921 (Continued. ) Adoption of #esolution of �.5 Intention No . 429 . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, Resolution of Intention No . 429, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO IMPROVE THAT PORTION OF SPRUCE STREET F3OM A LINE 3 FEET SOUTHERLY FROM THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 19th STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF 201h STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAISERSFIEID, COUNTY OF KERN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE KNOWN AS STREET DISTRICT NO. 83" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Carl isle,Griffith,Hare ,Hough am,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None. Absent: None. Protest Against Opening Alley Through Block A. Lowell Addition, 'ustained. Protests signed by a large number of owners of oroperty affected in the contemplated opening of M Street and an Alley through Block A, Lowell Addition, as set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 423, petitioning the Council to eliminate from the plan the opening of the Alley, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, previous actions taken by the Council on this matter were rescinded and the City Attorney instructed to prepare a new Resolution of Intention to include only the opening of M Street . Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare, Hougham,Robinson,Smith ,Willow. Nays:None. Absent : None. Protest Against Dog Kennel Maintained at 620 L St. A petition signed by a number of residents living close to 6th and L Streets , protesting against the keeping of a dog kennel at 620 L Street, was presented to the Council , and upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Willow, Mr. Love , who owns the kennel, was given until January 15th, 1922, to remove same. Anolication to Install Platform Scale, Denied. An apolication placed by M .P .Flickinger, asking for permission to install a platform wagon or truck scale on 17th Street, in front of store situated at 1415-17th Street , was - resented to the Council and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Griffith, the aoolication was denied. 154 December 12th, 1921 (Continued. ) Adoption of Ordinance No. 109, New Series. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, Ordi- nance No . 109 New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICIAL GRADES OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF BAK; ';S- FIELD , CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare, Hougiam,Robinson,Smith ,Willow. Nays : None. Absent: None. Adoption of Resolution Accepting Grant of Certain Real Pronerty from J. W. Young and Peter Gualco . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Poillow , Resolu- tion entitled: "A RECOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT OF' CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BAKhRSFIELD C014TAINED IN A DEED EXECUTED BY JOHN W. YOUNG, MARGARET J. YOUNG , his wife, AND PETER GUALCO, AND ROSA GUALCO, his wife , AND DIRECTING THE AUDITOR TO DRAW A WARRANT IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare,,Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays: None . Absent: None. City Manager Ordered to Have Sidewalks Installed at loth Street and Chester Avenue . Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, the City Manager was instructed to arrange to have sidewalks constructed on the south side of the Fire House at loth Street and Chester Avenue . Rooming House Permit Granted. Upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, A.G. Garner was granted permission to maintain the Sanger Rooms at 1311-19th Street . Soft Drink Permits Granted. Uoon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, the follow- Ing parties were granted permission to conduct and maintain soft drink establishments: Dean P. Middleton, 805 Baker Street . Ben Elizalde , 619 Sumner Street. E.E.Church, 1921 L Street . Refund of 19PI Taxes Granted. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the siS 8� December 12th, 192.1 ( Continued. ) 1,55 Bakersfield Iron Works was granted a refund of ."6 .65, to cover over-ply ment of 1921 taxes , and H. L. Barrett„ a refund of $ 2.90 to cover an erroneous weed assessment, and the Auditor was in- structed to issue warrants to cover. Application for 1921 Tax Refund , F.H. and Mrs . L.Carter. A petition was placed by Mr . F•H. and Mrs. L. Caster for a refund of taxes to cover personal property claimed to have been over assessed, and it was moved by Carlisle , seconded by Griffith that the claim be denied. Motion lost by the following, Note: Ayes:Carl isle,Griffith,Hougham. Nays :Hare,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Absent: None . Refund of Taxes Granted F.H.and Mrs. L. Carter. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow , the 1921 personal prone rty assessment of F. H. and Mrs. L. Carter, was re- duced from $41,000. to $,30,000. , and the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in the sum of $,,146.50 to cover an apparent over-payment . Petition to Permit Parking in Alley Through Block 233. A petition signed by owners and tenants of buildings on both sides of the Alley running easterly and westerly through Block 233, petitioning the Council to amend existing Ordinance so as to permit the parking of vehicles in said Alley , was read to the council, and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded. by Smith, the petition was denied. New Location for Temporary Quarters of Free Market . A communication written by the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, stating that in their opinion it is advisable to allow the Free Market to use I Street on the west side of the City Hall Block , during the coming rainy season, or until such time as it taked to permanently locate it in the pro posed Street under contemplation, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Willow , seconded by Robinson, the City Manager was instructed to co-operate and allow the use of the east side of I Street for this purpose . 159 December 12th, 1921 (Continued. ) Proposed New State Legislation, Re Enforcement of Speed Reg- ulation by Cities. A letter written by the City Clerk of East ban Diego, California, relative to proposed new State legislation cover- ing the enforcement of speed regulation and collection of fines , was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, was referred to the City Attorney for his recommendation. Advice Relative to Sprinkling System Installed at King Lumber Company. A letter written by the King Lumber Company advising that a sprinkling system has been installed to eliminate dust at rock loader . operated by this Company, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, was ordered placed on file. City Treasurer's Financial Report, November, 1921 . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Willow, the City Treasurer's financial report for the month of Noverfi er , 1921, was accepted and ordered placed on file . Contemplated Appointment of Police Judge. Upon a motion by Smith , seconded by Griffith, the Council decided to take up the matter of the anpointment of a Police Judge. C.F.Baughman Appointed Police Judge . Upon a motion b,T Smith , seconded by Griffith, Mr. C . F. Barg hman was appointed Police Judge for a term of two years , as prescribed by the Charter. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith, Nays:V:zillow. Absent : None. Ad jou rnment . Upon a motion by Robinso ,--geconded by Smith, the meet- ing adjourned. ATTEST: Mayor o the Cit-�/O-,hP Bakers `ieTd, California. City Clerk and Ex-01ricio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. 10187 Bakersfield, California, December 19th, 1921 .. Minutes of the regular rreeting of the Council of the Oity of Bakersfielc} California, held in the Council. Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P.M. , December 19th, 1.921 . Present: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robirison,',mith.Willow. Absent :None. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 12th, 1921 , read and aooroved as read. Adoption of Resolution Oven euling Protests , Sewer Dist- rict No . 46, Resolution of Intention No . 422. This being the time to take further action on protests against contemplated construction of sewers in a district to be known as Sewer District No . 46, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 422, the Council proceeded to further consider the protests . After having done so , upon a motion by Smith, seconded bj Robinson, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTEST TO PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO ., 46" IN TIIE CITY OF BAKE?SFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle, Griffith,Hare,Hougham ,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays:None. Absent: None . New Resolution of Intention Ordered Prepared for Sewers in District No. 46 . Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Robinson, the City Attorney was instructed to orepe re a new Resolution of Intention to cover the construction of sewers in District No. 46, providing; that Bonds will be issued under the 1915 Act., to cover unpetid assessments . Adoption of Resolution Abandoning Proceedings , Res- olution of Intention No . 423. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ABANDONING ALL PROCEEDINGS IN THE PRCPOSED EXTENDING OF M. STRh4T , SOUTHERLY FROM THE, SOUTHERLY LINE OF 8th STRhET, TO 'IRE NORTH6aLY LINE OF 6th STREh'1' AND TO WIDEN TEE: SAME TO A UNIFORM WIDTH OF 62 .5 FEET , ALSO TO OPEN AN ALLEY RUNNING NORTHERLY AND SOUTHERLY THROUGH BLOCK A. LOWELL ADDITION, BETWEEN AND PARALLEL TO L AND M STREETS" , was adopted as read. by the December 19th , 1921 ( Continued. ) following vote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare, Hougham,Robinson,Smith,Willow. Nays : None. Absent: None . New Resolution of Intention Ordered Prepared to Open M Street at a width of 62. 5 Feet . Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Robinson, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare new Resolution of Intention to extend M Street between 6th aid 8th Streets , and to widen same to a uniform width of 62. 5 feet . Adoption of Ordinance No. 110, New Series. Unon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, Ordinance No . 1.10, New Series , entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISiING A CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND PROVIDING ChT'TAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR Tar; GOVERNMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SUCH CITY PLM NING COM- MIS.".ION WITHIN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, COUNTY CF KERNO STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND PRESCRIBING THEIR POWERS AND D(JTIES, AND PH.OVID- ING FOR THE LEVY AND C) LLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX TO DEFRAY THE LAWFUL EXPENSES INCURRED BY SUCH PLANNING COMMISSION" , was adopted as read by the fbllcwing uote: Ayes: Carlisle ,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith ,Wi1low . Nays: None. Absent : None. Apno intme nt of Members of City Planning Commission. The Mayor at this time recommended to the Council the appointment of the following names men as members of the City 'Planning Commission, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, the appointments were confirmed: H. J. Brandt, Fred Gunther, C . W . Newbery, L.G.Pauly, and W. J. Carlisle . Ordinances Creating the Department of Electricity and Regulating the Manner of installing and Erecting Signs Referred to the Council as a Whole for Recommen- dation. A proposed Ordinance creating a Department to be known as the Department of electricity , and also one proposing to regulate the manner of installing and erecting signs , were presented to the Council and upon a motion by Hare , seconded December 19th, 1921 (Continued. ) h by Robinson, were referred to the Council as a whole for 1_5 C7 consideration, the matter of their adoption to be taken up at some future time. Mattar of Selling Alleged Suggestive Literature Re- ferred to Welfare Commis- sion. A letter received from the Bakersfield Civic Commercial Association, relative to the handling by certain news stands and Drug Stores , of ne riodicals that are alleged to be suggestive and debasing in nature, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Hare, the communication was referred to the Welfare Commission for such action as they deem necessary . Refund to State Controller, to Cover State 's Proportion of Excess of O .B. I .9ond Fund. Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Robinson, the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant in favor of the Security Trust Company in the amount of $64.27, and to use same to purchase a draft in favor of R. L. Riley, State Controller, to cover the: State 's proportion of excess funds in the 0 . B. I . Boni Fund. 'Cancellation of 1921 Real Property Assessments . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Smith , the: City Auditor was instructed to cancel the following assessments on the 1921 assessment roll , all of them covering properties purchased by the City : Assessment No. 78, Yet Gow, first installment $£33.75„ second installment $33.75 ; partial assessment No. 4199, Edith M. Bernard, first installment $43 .71, second installment 143.72 ; assessment No . 4209, D. Rintoul , Reed McClure and Florence McClure , first installment $5.02 , second installment 15.03 . Acceptance of Surety Bond, Newly Appointed Police Judge , C. F.Baughman. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, surety bond in the sum of el000.00, presented by C. F.Baughman, Police Judge, was accepted and ordered placed on file . Allowance of Claims and Pay Rolls . .Upon 6 motion by Willow , seconded by Griffith, claims; as audited by the r'inance Committee , snd pay rolls as authorized by the heads of Departments , were allowed and the Auditor instructed December 19th , 1921 ( Continued. ) 160 to craw warrants on the Treasurer to cover same . Invitation to Attend Christmas Tree . An invitation presented to the City Council and City Officials by the East Bakersfield Christmas Tree Committee, in- vitirg them to be present at a Christmas tree celebration in Fst Bakersfield on December 24th, was read to the Council and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare , the invitation was accepted. Application for Permission to Construct Sidewalks and Curbing , H. J .Brandt. An annlication placed by H. J. Brandt, asking for per- mission to construct sidewalks and curbing in that portion of the City lying east of Miller Street and south of Sumner Street , was read to the Council , and upon a motion by Hare, seconded by Smith, was referred to the City Engineer for his recommendation. Petition to Improve Grove Street Between King and Brown Streets. A petition signed by W. B. Morgan and H. J . Brandt, asking that the Council take the necessary steps to improve Grove Street between King and Brown Streets , was read to the Council, and upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, was referred to the City Engineer with the understanding that if it meets with his approval, he will prepare plans and spec- ifications to cover the work as outlined in the petition. Plans and Specifications Ordered for an Ornamental Lighting System for 19th Street and Chester Avenue . Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, the City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for an ornamental lighting system to be installed on Chester Avenue and also on 19th Street . Power and Lighting Rate Matters. Mr. Duell appeared before. the Uouncil and strongly ad- vised that the City of Bakersfield be reoresented at all meetings of the Railroad Commission where action is being taken to regulate rates and power and lights. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, the City Attorney was instructed to keep in touch with all power arc3 lighting hearings and to attend same whenever December 19th, 1921 ( Continued. ) possible , and when not in a position to attend, to so inform the Council so thAt a special Attorney can be retained to rep- resent the citizens of the City . Proposed Ordinance Placing Regulation of Traffic and Parking Under Police Regu- lation. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Hare, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an Ordinance placing all traffic and parking matters under police regulation. Adjournment . Upon a motion by Willow, seconded by Hare , the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the Cit" f Bakersfield , California. ATTEST: itL�y Clerk and Ex-of cio Cle� the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. Bakersfield , California , December 27, 1921. 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 27th , 1921. Present: Carlisle ,Hare. Absent: Griffith,Hou giam ,Robinson,Smith,Willow . There not being a quorum present , upon a ration by Carlisle , seconded by Hare, the meeting was adjourned until eight o 'clock P .M. , December 28th , 1921 . May or prs-.bem of7h e wit y-o Baic e rs- field, California. ATTEST : Cit Clerk and Ex- icic Clerk o the Council of the City of Bakersfield, California. l�g�Q7 Bakersfield,Cal ifornia,December 28tn, 1.921. 163 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Oouncil of the City of Bakersfield,California, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at eight o 'clock P .M. , December 28th, 1921 . Present: Carl isle,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Absent:Willow. Minutes of the regular meetings of December 19th and 27th„ 1921, read and approved as read. Adoption of Resolution Ordering Construction of Improvements Street District No . 82, Res- olution of Intention No . 425. This being the time set to hear protests against the con•- templated improvement of Street District No . 82, covered by Res- olution of Intention No . 425, and no protests having been pre- sented, upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Smith, Resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION ORDER[ NG THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT , ON CHESTER AVENUE FROM THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD SOUTHERLY TO A LINE 2 FEET NORTHERLY FROM AND PARALLEL TO ME NORTHERLY RAILROAD TRACK IN THE RIGHT OF' WAY OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY, IN STREET DISTRICT NO . 820 IN THE C ITY OF BAKERSFIELD" , was adopted as read by the following vote : Ayes: Car"Isle,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays:None. Absent:Willow . Adoption of Resolution Ordering Street Improvement Bonds Cover- ing Unpaid Assessments in Street District No . 720 Delivered to Contractor. This being the time set to receive bids to cover the purchase of Street Improvement Bonds issued to cover unpaid assessments for improvements ma de in Street District No. 72, covered by Resolution of Intention No . 400, and no bids having been presented, upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith, Resolution was adopted ordering the City Clerk to deliver said Bonds to Fred L. Gribble , by the following vote.: Ayes:Carlisle,Griffith,Hare,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays: None. Absent:Willow . 164 December 28th , 1921 (Continued. ) Failure of Passage of Resolution of Intention to Extend M Street from 6th to Sth Streets . A proposed Resolution of Intention to extend M Street from 6th to 8th Streets, and to widen same to a uniform width of 62.5 feet, was read to the Oouncil , and it was moved by Hare , seconded by Robinson, that same be adopted as read. Motion lost by the following vote : Ayes : Hare ,Robins on. Nays: Carl isle, Griffith,Hougham,Smith . Absent :Willow . Matter of Opening M Street Laid over for One Week. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Carlisle, further action relative to the opening of M Street between. 6th and 8th Streets, was deferred for one week. Adoption of Resolution Abandoning Proceedings Taken to Construct Sewers in District No. 46 . Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Carlisle, Resolu- tion entitled: "RESOLUTION ABANDONING ALL PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPOSED SEWER IMPRO V1M ENTS IN SEWER DISTRICT NO. 46, IN THE CITY OF BAKER SFIELD, CALIFORNIA" , was adopted as read by the following vote - Ayes ; C a rl isle, Gri f f ith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays:None. Absent :Willow. Plans and Specifications Adopted, Sewer District No . 46. Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle , Res- olution entitled: "RE, ) LUTION ADOPTING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS IN A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS "SEVER DISTRICT NO. 46" IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD,CALIFORNIA", was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare. Hougham,Robinson,Smith, Nays: None. Absent:Willow . Adoption of Resolution of Intention No .430. Upon a motion b;� Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, Resolu- tion of Intention No. 430 entitled: "RESOL.UTION OF INTENTION TO CONSTRUCT SEWERS IN A DISTRICT KNOWN AS "SEWER DISTRICT NO.46" _ . 148-4 87 December 28, 1921 (Continued. ) 165 IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, AND TO ISSUE BONDS IN PAYMENT THEREFOR" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes: Carlisle,Griffith,Hare ,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays: None. Absent :Willow. Adoption of Ordinance No . 111 New Series. Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Smith. Ordinance No . 111 New Series, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LAYING OF ARTIFICIAL STONE OR CEMENT SIDEWALKS AND THE GRADING, PAVING OR OTHERWISEE PERMANENTLY IMPROVING ANY STREET, ALLEY OR PUBLIC PLACE IN THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT AND FOR THE REGULATION AND CONTROL THEREOF" , was adopted as read by the following vote: Ayes:Carlisle, Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith . Nays:�are. Absent:Willow . Permit Granted to Hang Electric Sign. Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, PP. A. Riker was granted permission to hang an electric sign in :front of his place of business at 903 Baker Street under the supervis- ion of the Building Inspector. Invitation Accepted to Attend Meeting of Booster 's Club of Greater Bakersfield. A communication written by Mr. W. A. Riker, Chairman of the Booster 's Club of Greater Bakersfield, inviting the Council and all City officials to attend a mats meeting to be held on Friday evening, January 6th, 1929, was read to the Council and upon a rw tion by Robinson, seconded by Carlisle, was accepted. Refund of 1920 Real Estate Taxes . Upon a motion by Griffith, seconded by Robinson, a refund of $22 .08 was granted the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Bakersfield, to cover a refund of t-xes paid for the year 1920 on real estate exempt from taxation and the Auditor was instructed to issue a warrant to cover. December 28th, 1921 (Continued, ) 166 Allowance of Claims. Upon a motion by Carlisle, seconded by Griffith, claims as audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and the Auditor instructed to issue warrants on the Tre aFsurer to cover same. Fonmation of Improvement District for Improvement of Oak Street . Upon a motion b;r Griffith, seconded by Robinson, the City Engineer was instructed to form a District to be bene- fitted by the contemplated improvement of Oak Street and to submit plans and specifications to cover, Permission Granted H. J.Brandt to Construct Combination Sidewalks and Curbs in Parson's Tract, Upon a motion by Robinson, seconded by Griffith, per- mission was granted to H. J. Brandt to construct combination curbs and sidewalks in that portion of the City south of Sumner Street and East of Miller Street, as ner City Engi- neer�s recommendations. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes : Carlisle,Griffith,Hougham,Robinson,Smith. Nays: Hare . Absent:Willow. Adjournment . Upon a motion by Carlis , econded by Griffith, the meeting adjourned. Mayor of the y, of Ba ersfield, Cal ifornia. ATTEST: City Clerk and Ex-o icio Cle rk of tte Council of the City of Bakersfield, California.