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Redlands, Cal. , January 15th, 1908 .
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present,Trustees Veach,Putnam, Simonds
and Kingsbury, with President Ward in the chair. Also present, City Engineer, Street!
• Superintendent, Attorney, Marshal and Clerk.
The minutes of the last regular and also the special meeting held on Dec 31st, '07
were read and approved.
2634.A petition signed by the Redlands Orange Producers Associatiori,asking for
two fire hydrants to be located between the railroad tracks of the S. P. and Santa Fe
R. R. Co . , and between Church and Ninth streets, was read and referred to the fire
committee; whereupon the fire committee reported in favor of placing one such fire
hydrant only . The report of the fire committee was accepted and it was so ordered,
Trustee Simonds, voting No. .
2635.- A petition signed by John Mclntoeh et als asking the city to purchase a
fire hydrant, to be placed at the corner of Reuna Vista street and West Fern Avenues
the petitioners to install the same, was read and referred to the fire committee .
• 2636.- A petition signed by W. J. Davenport et als asking that the name of East v
street be changed to Univeristy street, was read and granted.
2637.- A petition signed by R. J. Dunn et ale, asking that the plans prepared
by the City Engineer for excavating upon Garden street, be changed so that the exca-
vation therein will balance the fill in that locality, was read and on motion the
petition was denied. It was then ordered that the City Engineer be and he hereby
is directed to amend his plans for the improvement of said Garden street, and bring
in the same to the Board showing a uniform grade on said street, from Elizabeth street
to the end of the line.
2638 . A petition was presented by G. H. Dunn, grantee of a franchise as ordered
under ordinance No. 408, asking for six months extension of the time for the comple-
tion of the construction of a street railway according to the terms of said franchise.
• On motion the following resolution was unanimously passed:-
Resolved:- That the time far complying with the terms and requirements of the
franchise granted to G. H. Dunn and hie assigns, as provided in Section 3 thereof in
ordinance No. 408 be and hereby is extended for a period of three ( 3 ) months from
February 6th, 1908, provided the sureties upon the bond of said G. H . Dunn consent
thereto.
2639. A petition was presented by C . S. Chesnut, grantee of a franchise as ordered
under ordinance No. 409, asking for six months extension of the time for the comple-
tion of the construction of a street railway according to the terms of said franchise.
On motion the following resolution was unanimously passed:-
Resolved:- That the time for complying with the terms and requirements of the
franchise granted to 0. S. Chesnut and his assigns, as provided in Section 3 thereof
• in ordinance No. 409 be and hereby is extended for a period of three (3 ) months from
• February 6th, 1908, provided the sureties upon the bond of said C . S. .Chesnut. consent
thereto.
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2640.- A petition was presented signed by W. C . Warner,asking for the removal of
grevillia trees la front of his property No. 1001 Cajon street,andcalso in franitCofo
the property of C . F. Bailey, and the same was referred to the Tree Commissioners.
2641. A petition signed by J.A. Page and E. Untereiner asking for grade stakes for
curb and gutter in front of. Lots, 16,17,18, 19 & 20, of Blk 3, Crescent Ave Sub, on •
East Highland Avenue, was read and granted under the rules.
The next matter considered was the disposal of the buildings on the newly
acquired property adjacent to the A. K. Salley Library Park, and the following sealed
bids were received:-
For the house and barn on Lot 7, Blk E, Orange Grove Addition •
One from C . Frechette, offering $150.- ; one from Peter Sanchez for the house$176.
For the buildings on Lot 8, Blk E, Orange Grove Addition
One from R. F. Ryan, offering for the house, $125.-
One from W. B . Woodworth, offering for all the buildings, $ 135.-
One from Peter Sanchez, offering for the house, $ 177.-
For the buildings on Lot 23,B1k E, Orange Grove Addition
One from Peter Sanchez, offering for the house, $661.00 •
One from William Lindenberg, offering for the house, $400.00
For the buildings on Lot 24, Blk E, Orange Grove Addition
One from William Lindenberg,offering for the house, $300 .00 s
One from Peter Sanchez, offering for the house, $ 426.00
The Board then authorized the clerk to state that any bid might be raised by any Part'
present, and also directed the clerk to offer in open meeting the buildings upon each
lot whereupon- the following bids were received and the sale of the buildings was
ordered to the parties at the following prices, viz :-
The house on Lot 6, Blk E, to A. E . Carter for $35.00
The house on Lot 7, Blk 2, to Clifford Frechette for $180.-
The house on Lot 8, Blk E, to R. F. Ryan for $180.-
The house on Lot 24, Blk E, to Peter Sanchez for $ 426.00 •
The house on Lot 23, Blk E, to Peter Sanchez, for $661.00
The barn building on Lot 8, Blk E, to U. G. Burns for $5.00
The barn building on Lot 24, Blk E, to K. C . Wells for $15.00
It was then ordered that all successful bidders should deposit with the clerk at least
25 o/o of the aggregate of their proposal within twenty-four hours and the balance to
be paid within five days from date hereof unless such time should be extended by the
committee previously appointed to obtain titles to these lots,consisting of the Presi=
dent, City Attorney and the City Treasurer.
The next matter considered was the opening of bids for the construction of the
sewers in Webster and Alvarado streets as advertised under Resolution No. 261 and 262
and the following bids were received,viz :-
For the Webster Street sewer :-
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One from Ernest Frenzell offering to do the work at a total cost of $497.00 and
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accompanying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $50.-
One from H. M. Zauft offering to do the work at a total cost of $640.00 and accompany-
ing said bid was a certified check in the sum of $64.00
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One from the Mojave Developement Company_offering to do the work at a total cost of
$746.00 and accompanying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $74.60.
One from the Highway Construction Co offering to do the work at a total cost of $469 .
• and accompanying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $100.-
For the Alvarado street sewer :-
One from Ernest Frenzell offering to do the work at a total cost of $827.00 and
accompanying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $ 85.00
One from H. M. Zauft offering to do the work at a total cost of $895.00 and accompa-
nying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $89 .50.
One from the Mojave Developement Co offering to do the work at a total cost of $1383.
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One from the Highway Construction Co offering to do the work at a total cost of $719 .
and accompanying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $100 .-
On motion a Resolution of Award of Contract No. 261 was passed awarding the con-
tract for the construction of. the Alvarado Street sewer according to advertisement
therefor to the Highway Construction Company at $719 .00 for all of said work complete.
• Also a Resolution of Award of Contract No. 262 was passed declaring the award
to the Highway Construction Company for doing the work of constructing a sewer in
Webster street at $469 .00 for all of said work complete.
On motion the said awards of contract were unanimously approved.
Next was discussed the matter of the construction of a sewer in East Colton Avenue
and on motion the work was postponed indefinitely.
2633 . A petition presented at the last meeting,signed by Percy Harley, Alexander
Keating and A. K. Smiley asking that a portion of Sunnyside Avenue be closed was
reported favorably upon by the street committee and the petition was granted.
The City Engineer was instructed to bring in plans and specifications for all
uncompleted curbs, :gutterc^and sidewalks ordered in on Brookside Avenue.
• The Street Superintendent referred to the newly acquired alleyway lying between
Orange and $/lveria streets and asked for instructions regarding the same and he was
directed to notify the property owners at once to remove all obstructions in said alley .
The City Engineer asked for further time in regard to the city fence reported
to be on the grounds of the Santa Fe R. R. Co.
A request was made by Peter Monahan for the construction of curb and gutter on
Church street, west side, between Citrus and State street and the same was referred to
the street superintendent.
The action taken at the last meeting regarding the filing of a report by the
Tree Commissioners, in which report was included their resignations1 was on motion
of Trustee Simonds reconsidered, and on motion the resignation of the Tree Commission-
ers as therein proposed was accepted.
A resolution was passed appointing Thomas P. anith. Sidney Hockridge and Trustee
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Kingsbury as Tree Commissioners.
Trustee Simonds referred to the stairway of the M. E. Church on East Olive Ave
stating that the same extended into the street and this matter was referred to the
City Engineer to report at the next meeting.
It was understood by different members of the Board that the policemen of the
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city seemed to be acting each for himself and not under the direct rules usually
governing that Department. On motion it was ordered that the President and Marshal
recommend to the Board proper rules to be filed.
The street committee recommended the acceptance of the contract for the petrolithic
pavement work on Highland Avenue and the payment of the balance due the contractor on
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said avenue . The report was accepted and the recommendation carried out .
The clerk stated that:'he had on hand a check for $ 455.- from Arthur Gregory in
payment of the amount due on his sewage contract for the next year and on motion it
was ordered that the amount be received in full payment for the said year 's rental.
The report of the Building Inspector for the month of Decemb5r 1907 was read,
accepted and ordered filed.
Trustee Kingsbury referred to the state of the city finances and asked if anything
could be done by way of taking off the street sweeper,thereby lessening expenses .
On motion the chairman was authorized to appoint a committee of two to investigate
and report,and the President appointed Trustee Kingsbury and Chairman Putnam of the
Street Committee .
The bills approved by the Finance committee were ordered paid Prom the several fun •
funds to which they belong, being warrants 19644 to 1973t inclusive.a.QAr4491
The President was authorized to execute a contract for the city to supply rock to
the contractor Hugh 0. Jones for the pavement on East Citrus Avenue; and also to aim
and agreement With the Redlands Central Street Railway Company regarding the pavement
to be done by the said company along Citrus Avenue as previously understood and agreed
by tilde Board ,'
On motion of Trustee Kingsbury it was ordered that the city purchase one hun-
dred fifty ( 150 ) loads of oil cake at ten ( 10 ) cents per load to be delivered under
the direction of the street superintendent.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, Cal. February 5th, . 1908 .
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 2 o 'clock P. M. Present Trustees
Veach, Putnam, Simonds, Kingsbury with President ward in the chair. Also present,City
Engineer, Street Superintendent, Attorney, Marshal and Clerk.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Attorney H. W. Allen appeared on behalf of G. H. Dunn,grantee in a street railway
franchise ordered under ordinance No. 408, and also for C. S . Chesnut, grantee in a.
street railway franchise ordered under ordinance No. 409, and stated that he had
obtained the consent of all the sureties on the bonds given for the construction of, a
street railway except one, and asked for further time in which to obtain the consent 0
of the remaining surety. On motion he was granted an extension of two weekstime in
which to obtain the consentof the surety on said bonds.
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A communication was received from Q. A. Velarde offering 100.- for lot 7,ofBlock
2, Crescent Avenue Subdivision, which was on motion declined.
This brought out the consideration of the sidewalk ordered in front of said lot
and on motion of Trustee Kingsbury the Street superintendent was instructed to take
• the preliminary steps towards opening the street from said lot 7 in Block 2,Crescent
Avenue Subdivision.
The report of the Building Inspector was presented showing the number of buildings-
and the cost of the same for the month of January 1908 .Report accepted and ordered
filed.
Trustee Kingsbury offered the following resolution which was unanimously adopted:-
RESOLVED:- That the Board of Library Trustees be and they are hereby authorized and
empowered to sell, exchange or dispose of any books belonging to "Smiley Library" upon
such terms 'as they may deem for the best interests of such library .
2642 : A petition signed by J.H. Quinton asking for grade stakes for curb and
gutter on Highland Avenue ,lot 2, Ely }, in Blk D, was granted.
The next matter considered was that of referring all petitions effecting trees
1110'• or shrubs on the streets to the Tree Commissioners before presenting them to the
Board of Trustees, and the clerk was instructed so to do.
2640.- The petition of W. C. Warner,previously presented, for the removal of
grevillia trees on Cajon street, having received the favorable consideration of the
Tree Commissioners with their recommendations, was read and granted.
' 2643 . A Petition signed by Sue 'M. Evans asking permission to lay and maintain a
pipe line across Clifton Avenue was read and granted under the rules requiring that
the same be placed at least two feet below the surface of the ground and the permit
subject to the revocation at the pleasure of the Board.
2644. A petition signed by Sue M. Evans et als asking the Board to construct a
stone culvert from the arroyo on Clifton Avenue just west of San Mateo street,was read
and referred to the street committee and the street superintendent .
• 2645.- A petition was presented asking the Board to order in curbs, gutters ,
petrolithic Pavement on all streets included within the district bounded on the east
by Church, on the west by Texas, on the north by Lugonia Avenue, an the south by
Colton Avenue, and the same was referred back to petitioners for more signatures,and
each one to state the amount of frontage owned by them. Said district including,
Colton, Sun,Union, Brockton, Western and Lugonia Avenues, and Church, Post,Tribune
Herald, Times , Alta, Washington, Clay, Ohio, Webster, Columbia, Calhoun, Lawton and
Texas streets .
On motion the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for city printing for
the year 1908 including the printing of the delinquent tax list.
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An ordinance previously introduced relative to grades upon Garden street,was
taken up and adopted by the following vote, Ayes :- Trustees,Veach,Putnam, Simonds,
.. Kingsbury and President Ward. Noes,None. The clerk was instructed to post the same in
in three public places according to law.
Trustee Kingsbury referred to the conditions of unemployed labor in this city,
and read a letter from the Mayor of Riverside explaining What they were doing, and
upon recommendation the matter was referred to the President with power to act .
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A complaint was made regarding the crossing oh Orange street from the Southern Pacific
R.R. track and the matter was referred to the street committee and. City Engineer to
report.
Judge K. H . Field, on behalf of the property owners on Fifth street extension �
asked the Board to accept the pavement on the portion to Fifth and Vine street. On mo-, •
tion the City Attorney was requested to bring in an ordinance in compliance therewith.
Judge Field also asked for the construction of a box culvert on Monterey street,and
the matter was referred to the street committee .
The quarterly reports of the Treasurer and City Clerk for the quarter ending
December 31st, 1907 were read and referred to the Finance committee.
A request was made that the storm water ditch between Fourth and Eureka street
streets, above Fern Avenue be walled up with stone, the work to be done under the
Vrooman Act. Referred to the City Engineer and street committee to report.
Mr. K.C. Wells was present and asked permission to lay an underground conduit
in a direct course from the building of the Home Telephone Company to a pole at the
triangle at Orange St, instead .of following around the streets . Referred to the
President and Attorney with power to act. •
K. H. Field called attention to the condition of the roadway in the library
park,and the matter was referred to the street superintendent, street committee and
city engineer.
2646. A petition presented by the Home Gas and Electric Company for permission
to set two poles on the sewer farm, was read and granted providing a rental of 45.00
per year be paid by them.
Mr . F. P. Meserve on behalf of said Company requested permission to locate
additional poles, stating that owing to the trees obstructing the lines for the lights
ordered in on Crescent Avenue, it would be necessary to increase the number of poles in
order to give good service. Referred to the electric light committee .
The fire committee reported in favor of postponing action regarding the fire
hydrant to be placed at the corner of Fern Avenue and Beuna Vista Street,and the report
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was accepted.
The City Engineer reported that the stairway previously referred to constructed
Iby the M . E. Church in front of their property on Olive Avenue was an infringement upon
the city for a distance of two feet. Motion was made that said church society be
ordered to pay $5.00 per year or else remove the stairway,which motion was lost by the
following vote :- Ayes :- Trustees Simonds,Kingsbury. Noes, Trustees Veach,Putnam and
President Ward.
At this point the President asked to be excused and Trustee Putnam was called tothe
chair .
The City Engineer took up the matter of the improvements ordered to be done on
Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh streets,which was referred to the street committee
land Engineer to report to the Board. •,
The City Engineer asked for further time as to the disposition of the waste
water crossing Orange street, which was granted.
The City Engineer also reported that as far as he had taken up the work ordered
done under the Vrooman Act, the property owners had commenced the work,thus saving the
necessity of proceeding under the Vrooman Act.
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Regarding the request of Mr . Monahan for improvements on Church street at the
corner of East Citrus Avenue, the Street Superintendent was instructed to plow out the
gutters to dispose of the waste water at that point .
Trustee Kingsbury presented a written report of the committee to investigate the
• finances of the city appointed under an order at the last meeting of the Board,which
report was read and ordered filed.
On motion it was ordered that the street sweeper be reduced to three times per
week and that the aweeping_ of the streets by hand labor he dispensed .with.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Simonds, entitled, "Establishing grades
on Alvarado street, also one entitled " Accepting asphalt pavement on Fifth and Vine
Streets" , both of which were laid over under the rules .
The Tree Commissioners asked for stationery to be furnished from the Clerk's
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office and also for the privilege of having certain blanks printed and the use of 4
of an aore of land for growing trees, at the sewer farm. Both requests were granted.
Trustee Kingsbury then referred to the necessity of a new charter and stated
thhttwhile President of the Board of Trade he had recommended that a committee of
• three be appointed from each of the political organizations to assist in framing a F
charter, and on motion the chairman was instructed to appoint a committee of three
to make such,r-ecommendations as they saw fit . Chairman Putnam appointed Trustees
Kingsbury, Veach and President Ward as such committee .
W. B . Smith tendered some pepper trees for street use and on motion the same
were accepted with thanks and the matter was referred to the Tree Commissioners .
The bills and salaries approved by the Finance committee were ordered paid out
of the funds to which they belong including warrant number 19734, and from 19736 to
19860,both inclusive .
On motion the meeting adjourned.
• City Clerk.
Redlands, California, February 19th, 1908.
A regular meeting of the2Board of Trustees at 2 o'clock P.M. . Present Trustees
Veach, Putnam, Simonds, Kingsbury with President Ward in the chair. Also present,City
Engineer, Street Superintendent, Attorney, Marshal and Clerk.
The minutes of the last Greeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from J.J . Kindscher relative to street improvements
' which was ordered filed.
2647 . A petition signed by J.H .Taylor asking for grade stakes for curb and
gutter in front of Lots 4 to 8 Blk 31,West Redlands was read and granted. (1! Qbia,z.iar,z.
• 2648 . Also a petition signed by J.H. Taylor asking for the reconstruction by the
city of the curbs and gutters in lots 3 to 8, Block 30, West Redlands, in which he had
once put in the curbs and constructed the gutters himself, since the grade had been
changed. Referred to the City Engineer and Street Superintendent to report.
2649 . A petition signed by Mrs . P.R.Dpyis-asking permission to remove several
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olive trees along the north side of Brockton Avenue and the east side of Alta street
was received, and the same having received the recommendation of the tree commissioners
was , on motion granted.
Messrs . F. Champion and 0.W. Harris came before the Board and requested that the
sidewalks be eliminated in the proposed improvements on Alvarado street,southerly from •
the south line of what was formerly the Cass Gaylord property, and also protested against
putting in petrolithic pavement on said street as they believed that oil °.Was better.
No action taken.
An ordinance entitled, " An ordinance of the City of Redlands relative to the
grades on Alvarado street" having been previously introduced was taken up and adopted
!by the following vote :- Ayes, Trustees Veach,Kingsbury, Simonds,Putnam and President
' Ward. Noes :- None .
A communication was received from the Merchants and Manufacturers Association
! calling attention of the Board to the unsanitary condition of the business streets .
ion motion of Trustee Kingsbury the street sweeper and the hand sweeper was ordered
out as before .
1 City Treasurer Brock, representing the committee on the Library Park Extension •
! was present and stated that he could procure the Stuart lot on Fourth street for. 04000.
they to keep the house, and the Campbell property on Eureka street could be obtained
for 02900.- Providing Mr.Campbell could retain possession of the house until May 1st
next. On motion of Trustee Simonds he was instructed to proceed with the purchase of
said lots .
Mr. MacDonald of the Palace Livery appeared before the Board and asked if they
would entertain a proposition of 04.50 per night for team work to run the street
sweeper. After some discussion the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for
said work,and to prepare specifications for the work:
An ordinance previously introduced entitled " Acceptance of asphalt pavingt on
' Fifth and Vine streets",was taken up,read and adopted by the following vote:- Ayes
Trustees Veach, Kingsbury, Simonds, Putnam and President Ward. Noes,None. •
Trustee Kingsbury introduced an,. ordinance entitled, " An ordinance of the City
of. Redlands, amending Sections 545 and 553 of Ordinance No. 281 of said city." ;-also
an ordinance entitled, " An Ordinance of the City of Redlands re: latin• the sale and
keeping of intoxicating liquors therein." ;- also and ordinance entitled, " An ordinance
of the City of Redlands fixing the water rates of said city for the year beginning
July 1st, 1908 and ending June 30th, 1909" . All of said ordinances were laid over under
the rules .
A number of applications fpr druggist permits were presented which were ordered
filed and action deferred until some subsequent meeting.
I On motion it was ordered that when this meeting adjourned it do so to meet again on
Wednesday, February 26th11908 at 2 o 'clock P.M.
The clerk was instructed to ascertain the cost Der pamphlet for printing and binding •
the codified ordinances .
It was also ordered that the balance in the Alvarado street bond fund be transferred
to the General Fund.
Rules for the governing of the police force as prepared by Marshal Fowler and pre-
sented by the President of the Board were ordered adapted.
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The street committee asked for further time in regard to the culvert on Clifton Ave
just west of San Mateo street.
The matter of storm water at the crossing of the Southern Pacific R. R. Co on Orange
street was referred to the street committee .
• The improvements on Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh streets were referred to the
street committee and City Engineer.
The Engineer asked for further time in regard to reporting in the matter of the
location of the city fence on the Santa Fe R.R.Co 's land,as complained .of by them.
Also as to the best method of disposing of the waste water crossing Orange street.
The street committee asked for further time to report upon the construction of a cul=
vert in Monterey street,all of which requests were granted.
The electric light committee recommended that the lights on Crescent Avenue be
increased to ten,and it was so ordered.
The matter of re-constructing the bridge on Tennessee street was referred to the
street superintendent and County Commissioners as to the probable expense etc. ,
A resolution calling for a general election to be held in the city of Redlands ,on
• April 13th, 1908 was introduced and laid over Cantil the next meeting.
A communication from Mayor S.G . Evans ,of Riverside, to Trustee Kingsbury regarding .
the care of unemployed labor was read and ordered filed.
Two demands of the Highway Construction Company, one for $199 .95,and one for $273.00
respectively were ordered paid out of the General Fund, likewise one in favor of
Ernest Frenzell for $50.83.
Trustee Simonds referred to the necessity of a retaining wall on Redlands street and
the matter was referred to the street superintendent with power to act.
Trtkstee Simonds also referred to the necessity of keeping all improved stmeets in
good condition and the street superintendent was instructed so to do.
Trustee Ward then presented his resignation as a member of the Board and its
President which was read and ordered placed on file.
• The Board passed a Resolution of Intention requiring the Engineer to submit to
the Boa±d,plans , specifications,profiles,and cross sections for a sewer and all work
proposed to be done upon Alvarado street as contemplated by Resolution of Intention
No . 267, whereupon the Engineer presented an estimate of the cost of said work as
proposed under said Resolution No. 267,and the Board passed a resolution adopting and
approving the plans, specifications, profiles and cross sections as presented by thein
City Engineer for the said work as contemplated under Resolution of Intention No. 2671
also an estimate of the City Engineer for the cost of said work was ordered filed.
The Board also passed a resolution requiring the City Engineer to submit plans,
specifications, profiles and cross sections for the improvement of Palm Avenue as
contemplated under Resolution of Intention No. 268,whereupon the Engineer presented
his estimate for the same, and thereafter the Board passed a resolution adopting the
• said plans,specifications and profiles, cross sections as presented by the Engineer for
said work as contemplatedtbybe done under Resolution of Intention No. 268 .
The Marshal asked for assistance in getting out the delinquent tax list and on
motion the same was granted.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, California, February 26th, 1908 .
The Board met pursuant to adjournmmht with Trustees Veach, Kingsbury, Simonds
and Putnam present, with President Ward in the Chair.
The quarterly reports ofithe.:CIerk and Treasurer which had been referred to the •
Finance committee were reported favorably upon by said committee and were ordered on
file in the city clerk's office.
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The next matter considered was the bids for city printing and doing the job work
and the following bids were received:-
One from the Redlands Daily Facts offering to print the delinquent tax list at 65 eta
per inch for the first insertion, 45 cents for the 2nd insertion, 35 cents for the
third insertion, 25 cents for the 4th and subsequent insertions .
One from the Redlands Daily Review offering to print the delinquent tax list at 75
cents per inch for the 1st insertion, 50 cents per inch for each subsequent insertion.
Also a bid from the Redlands Daily Facts for doing the advertising,local and legal at
65 cents per inch for the 1st insertion, 45 cents for the 2nd, 35 cents for the 3rd
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and 25 cents for the 4th, 5th, and 6th insertions, and 20 cents for the 7th and sub-
sequent insertions .
One from the Redlands Daily Review offering to do the advertising, local and legal,
notices etc . , at 75 cents per inch for the 1st insertion, 50 cents per inch for each
subsequent insertion and 8' eents per brevier line for legal notices .
Also bids were received from the Redlands Daily Facts, the Redlands Daily Review and
the Citrograph for doing the job work and supplies . On motion all of said bids were
referred to the Finance committee together with the city clerk for a report and recom-
mendation as to which was the lowest bidder.
The bills approved by the Finance committee were ordered paid out of the funds
to which they belong being warrante number 19922 and 19923 .
The street superintendent reported that the repairs on the Tennessee street
bridge would cost between $400.- and $500.- and on motion he was authorized to cooperate •
with the County Supervisors in that district in assuming the expenses of repairing the
Tennessee street bridge .
The street superintendent was also instructed to take the list furnished by the
city clerk of all uncompleted work ordered done by the Board of Trustees and go over
the ground and report back to the Board exactly what had not yet been commenced or com-
pleted and what contracts,if any, had been entered into by the property owners for the
completion of said work.
On motion the meeting adjourned to 7.30 o 'clock P. I. of this day and date.
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City Clerk.
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Redlands, California, February 26th, 1908.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment, at 7.30 o 'clock P.M. with Trustees Veach,
Kingsbury, Simonds and Putnam present, with President Ward in the chair .
The following petitions having received a favorable report of the Tree Commis-
• sioners with certain recommendations were all granted:-
2650.- Jonothan M. Revnolds,for planting trees east side San Mateo Street .
2651.- Mrs . Wm Fowler,removing trees,west side San Mateo Street.
2652 .- J . T. Thornquist for removing trees west side San Mateo Street.
2653 .- Charles A. Hale,removing trees on north side Chestnut Avenue .
2654.- B. C . Gaston for removal of trees on east side Grove street.
2655.- Mary A. Prendergast for removing trees north side Highland Avenue.
2656.- Robert G. Smither planting trees cor Lugonia Avenue and Church street .
2657 .- C. N. Harford for planting trees north side Pioneer street .
A map showing a re-plat of lots 1,2,& 3 of Colson 's Subdivision was presented
by A. J. Wilson for acceptance and on motion the said map was accepted and the Pres-
ident and clerk were instructed on behalf of the Board to execute the same .
• Marshal Fowler stated that the stock of goods belonging to J. W. Jenkins had been
attached on the tax roll to the real property of Mrs . Jenkins; that she claimed no
interest in the personal property and demanded a cancellation of the tax on her hus-
band's property insofar as it attached to her lot . On motion the cancellation was so
ordered and the clerk was instructed to credit the marshal with the amount of taxes
assessed against the stock of electrical goods only,amounting to 011.67.
President Ward then presented his amended resignation in which the same was to take
effect on April 11th, 1908 . On motion the said resignation was accepted as amended.
Trustee Veach then presented his resignation to take effect on April 11th, 1908
which on motion was likewise accepted.
The following resolution was presented by Trustee Veach:-
RESOLVED:- That there be incorporated in the call for the General Municipal Election
• to be held on April 13th,1908, the submission of the following question :- " Shall a
table permit be granted to La Casa Loma Hotel, to serve malt and vinous liquors to its
guests with regular meals only ? " Said resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote :- Ayes, Trustee Veach and Putnam. Noes,Trustee Simonds and Kingsbury .
Whereupon President Ward voted aye and the resolution wns adopted.
A resolution calling for a general municipal election to be-held in the City of
Redlands, on April 13th, 1908, was adopted, for the purpose of filling certain offices
naming the election precincts and election officers therein and other matters as con-
tained in said resolution .
Trustee Simonds then presented his resignation to take effect at once and on motion
If Trustee Veach it was voted to accept the same,those voting aye :-Trustee Putnam and
• (Veach, Noes :- Trustee- Kingsbury,not voting. Whereupon President Ward voted "aye",and
the resignation was accepted.
An ordinance previously introduced entitled, " An ordinance of the City of
Redlands, amending sections 545 and 553 of ordinance No. 281 of said city" was read
and passed by the following vote :- Ayes, Trustee Veach, Kingsbury, Putnam and President
Ward. Noes :- none .
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Trustee Kingsbury then nominated Mr. Ralph G. Rohrer as a member of the Board of
Trustees which nomination was seconded by Trustee Veach,and the motion was declared
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carried , whereupon Mr . Rohrer took the oath of office and assumed his duties as a
member of the Board of Trustees .
Trustee Kingsbury then moved a reconsideration of the vote upon the resolution 0
calling for the general municipal election, Trustee Putnam, Kingsbury and Rohrer voting
in favor of the same .
Trustee Veach then presented the following resolution :- RESOLVED:- That there
be submitted to the qualified voters"of the City of Redlands, at the general municipal
election thereof, to be held therein on the 12th day of April,1908 the following ques-
tion,to wit :- " Shall a table permit be granted to hotels having not less than one
hundred rooms to serve spirituous, vinous and malt liquors at regular meals?"
Arid that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized and directed to incorporate
said proposition in the general election call, of said city for said General Municipal
Election. " The resolution.•was adopted and ordered substituted in the place of the
resolution formerly passed, Trustee Veach,Putnam and Rohrer voting in favor of such
substitution. ' The original resolution calling for the general election as thus •
amended,and with the sulg®titution of the resolution introduced by Trustee Veach was
passed and adopted.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled, " An ordinance of the City of Red-
lands regulating the sale and keeping of intoEicating liquors thorein",was taken up
and read and amended; in section 5, the next to the last line was ordered stricken out
and in° lieu thereof the words , " manufacturing purposes"was ordered inserted.
Likewise in section 13,said ordinance was amended by striking out the words, " in the
manufacture of any fruit products" and substituting in lieu thereof, " for manufacturing
purposes ." Also amended by changing the enacting clause in section 21, co that the
ordinance would take effect from and after March 2nd, 1908 . On motion of Trustee
Veach the ordinance as thus amended was passed by the following vote :- Ayes, Trustee
Veach, Kingsbury, Rohrer, Putnam and President ward. Noes :- None . 0
The ordinance previously introduced entitled " An ordinance of the City of Redlands
fixing the water rates of said city for the year beginning July 1st, 1908 and ending
June 30th, 1909, " was taken up and passed by the following vote :- Ayes :-eTrustee Veaoh,
Kingsbury, Rohrer, Putnam and President Ward. Noes :- None .
On motion the Tree Commissioners were instructed to investigate the matter of
lanting trees along the railroad tracks at the entrance into town, and report to
the Board.
President Ward called attention to the condition of East Colton Avenue from univer-
sity street east to Church street, and the street superintendent was instructed to take
up the matter with the property owners and see if they were willing to pay part of the
expenses of the improvements .
On motion the meeting adjourned. 0
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Redlands, California, March 4th, 1908
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, Trustees Veach, Kingsbury,
Rohrer, Putnam,and President Ward in the chair. Also present the City Attorney,
• Engineer, Street Superintendent, Marshal and Clerk.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The Clerk stated that in June 1903 the street committee agreed with Anna E.
Leedom that a right of way deed should be given to build over a certain storm water
ditch extending through lots 8,9 & 10 in Block 20, Town Plat, under certain provisions
and conditions , and that said right of way deed had never been executed by the Board
although a resolution had been passed accepting the report of the street committee,
whereupon the following resolution was passed,viz:-
RESOLVED:- That the President and Clerk of this Board; on .behalf of the City of
Redlands, are hereby empowered to execute a right of way over and along thatoertain
storm water ditch extending through Lots 8, 9, & 10 in Block 20,Town Plat of Redlands,,
to Annie E. Leedom for the purpose of erecting over said ditch, any building made of
• wood or stone, provided that the same does not obstruct the flow of water in said
ditch, nor lessen its capacity for carrying water. And provided also that no
unanchored covering be placed over said ditch and that in the event of a building being
placed, the same shall not be placed less than eighteen (18 ) inches above the walls
of said ditch.
The secretary of the Tree Commission appeared ,before the Board and stated that
guy wires had been fastened to shade trees which was a great damage to the trees and
recommended that the same be ordered removed. He also stated that the Commissioners
had examined the conditions existing on Eureka street extending from Parkwood Drive to
Brookside Avenue, along which street it was proposed to move the buildings from the
land recently acquired for the Library Park Addition, and found that it would be
necessary to cut the branches back on the east side of the street and dig out the
• palms on the west side, in order to permit the moving of said buildings. On motion
it was ordered that all companies be notified by the clerk to -remove any gay wires
fastened to the trees, and that portion of the report concerning the necessary trimming
of the trees for removing buildings was accepted.
Five petitions for the planting and removal of trees, having received the favor-
able recommendation of the Tree Commissioners were granted, as follows:-
2658. Lewis E . Andrews, plant acacia trees, east and west side Sonora Street.
2659. Garret Vanderwood,plant umbrella trees, # 106 Tenth street.
2660'. Mrs. Eldredge Lyon,plant trees Crescent Avenue
2661. B. C. Gaston ,remove olive trees, south side Colton Avenue and north aide of
Terrace, between Grove and Judson streets.
2662. Itis. Rosa Waghorn„plant pepper trees on Colton Avenue between Ohio and Webster.
• The clerk inquired as to what disposition should be made of the house on the
lot bought of Mr. Campbell as additional land to the Smiley Library Park. It was
understood that the Treasurer would advertise for bids for said house.
The Finance committee reported in regard to the lowest bidder for legal advertis-
ing and job work as follows:-
Redlands Daily Facts was the lowest bidder for the i gal advertising and for
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publishing the Delinquent Tax List, and the Citrograph was the lowest bidder for doing
the job work. On motion the said report was accepted- and the clerk and President were
authorized on behalf of the city to execute a contract' with the lowest bidder in
accordance with the recommendation of the Finance committee.
The street committee asked for more time regarding the culvert in Clifton Avenue •
and Monterey street, and for the crossing at the S. P. R.R. which was granted.
On motion it was ordered that if after investigation it was found that grade
stakeshad been furnished by the city to A. E. Taylor on West Olive Avenue, for curbs
and gutters according to his petition presented at the last meeting, then the city
should proceed to replace the curb and gutter as per his request..,
The matter of the waste water crossing Orange street was referred to the City
Engineer to confer with Prof McPherron as to obtaining a right of way for the dispo-
sition of said waste water,
The street superintendent asked for further time in regard to the retaining wall
on Redlands street. He also stated that as yet no one had offered to obtain the sig-
natures of the property owners for the improvements on East Colton Avenue, and it was
referred to him to see what could be done. •
The City Engineer reported in the matter of the fence owned by the city whether
the same was on the land of the Santa Fe R.R. Co, and stated that upon examination of
the records it was found that the right of way of the Railroad company was 50 feet
between Orange and Texas streets, consequently the said fence was not on their land,
and the report was accepted.
The Tree Commissioners -asked permission to place trees on the sewer farm, along ,
and parallel with the railroad track, and stated that the Board. of Trade. had offered
200 trees and $50.- in money for the purpose. On motion permissioni.Was granted for
placing said trees .
On motion of Trustee Rohrer all bills audited and approved by the Finance commits
tee were ordered paid out of the fOiids to which they belong being warrants number
19924 to 20026. bOth inclusive.
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Mr. H. O. Jones appeared before the Board and stated that he had trouble on East
Citrus Avenue with the Redlands Central Railroad Company in, so much that the earth fell
on the rails of the tracks,and also that his teams crossing and recrossing interferda
with the traffic of the railroad company and that he was willing to do all in his power
to arrange matters satisfactory even if he had to sweep the tracks with a broom.
On motion the matter was referred to the street committee to confer with Mr. Fisher
and see It the macadam work for the railroad company under their franchise .from Sixth . '
street. west, could not be completed at once which would, remedy this trouble.
The next matter considered was the collection of the bond given the city on the
Haskell franchise for a street railway and on motion the City Attorney was instructed
to proceed to collect at once the amount of the bond.
Mrs. C. W. Merriman appeared before the Board on behalf of the •Community House ' •
and stated that she did not consider they were liable for a business license tax, which
was agreed to by the Board upon advice of the city attorney, and on .motion of Trustee
Kingsbury it was ordered that whatever money had been paid. in for business licenses
by the Community House should be rebated to them by the -city and the President and
Clerk were instructed to execute a warrant-on the general fund for the amount.
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The Building Inspector presented his written report for the month of February 1908
which was accepted and ordered filed.
On motion the .meeting adjourned.
City Clerk,
Redlands, California, March 18th, 1908 .
A regular meeting Of the Board of Trustees with Trustees Putnam, Kingsbury,
and Rohrer present and President Ward in the chair. Also present City Engineer,
Attorney, Street Superintendent, Marshal and Clerk. Absent Trustee Veach, who was out
of the city.
The minutes of the last meeting+:were read and approved with the amendment submitted
by the City Engineer, regarding the right of way. of the Santa Fe R.R. Co through Lot
27, Blk 77 R.S.B. which extended further than he reported at the last meeting, which
affected that portion of the report relative to the fence on the Santa Fe grounds, and
• upon investigation it was found that the city's fence was on the land of the Santa Fe
R.R. Company.
2663. A petition was presented signed by Maud K. Gerstin and H.B. Auchincloss
asking that Hilton Avenue, between Garden and Cajon streets 'be reduced in width.
Referred to the street committee and Engineer.
2664. A petition signed by K. H. Field was read asking for electric lights on
Fifth and Vine streets, which was referred to the electric light committee.
2665. H.W. Allen appeared in behalf of the Board of Trade and urged that provis—
ion be made for better fire protection by placing a number of fire hydrants at certain
points being about 26 at an approximate cost of $1300.— of which amount the property
owners would probably pay ,$400.—. The matter was referred tothe fire committee .
2666. A petition was received from the Episcopal Church society asking the Board
• to take care of the storm and waste water on their property Fern Avenue, referred to
the street committee and city engineer.
2667.— A petition was received signed by J. P. Bird and others asking the Hoard
to macadamize a portion of West Citrus Avenue from Third St to Brookside Avenue, this
portion of street being included in the Bond Act. It was on motion ordered that this
petition be granted and that the necessary steps be taken for the work to be done at'
once.
2668 . A petition signed by W. F. Baker•;asking forgr'adb stakes for curb and
gutter on East -Citrus Avenue was read and granted.
2669 . A petition signed by D. S. MacDonald et ale was read asking the Board to
(contribute toward the expense of the sewer work done in front of their property on
Webster Street for the reason that they! had always been in favor of the sewer project
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Toter there, but they had been left out of the original plans and.:when the .work was
41, brought up again the expenee was greater than it otherwise would have been. Referred
to the sewer committee for adjustment.
The following petitions were received for the removal and trimming of trees
which had received the favorable report of the Tree Commissioners and were granted:-
2670.— John E. Light for trimming pepper trees on Eureka St and Brookside Ave, and
removing palms on Eureka street, for the removal of buildings from the Smiley Library
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Park, additional grounds.
2671. F. M. Hunt to trim pepper trees south side E. Citrus Avenue .
2672. Emma L. Cartlidge to remove palms on Cedar Avenue.
2673. A. E. Rabbeth to remove trees from Cedar Avenue.
2674. B.G. -Burdick to remove eucalyptus trees on Union Avenue. •
2675. Albert Will to plant pepper trees on Sunnyside Avenue .
2676. A petition was received signed by N. D. Pratt et els asking for curbs and gutters
to be ordered in on the northside of Cypress Avenue between Cajon and Center streets
where not already in and on motion the same was panted.
2645.- A petition previously presented signed by P. B . Matthis et ale which had
been referred back to the petitioners for more signatures was again presented with a
large number of additional names, asking the Board to order in Curbs, gutters, and
petrolithic pavement upon all those streets between Church and Texas and Colton and
Lugoni'a Avenues. On motion it was ordered that this petition would be taken up at the
next regular meeting of the Board at .which time all those favoring the petition as
well as those opposing it would be heard.
Mr. L. M. Winston appeared on behalf of the property owners on East Colton Avenue •.
asking that the same be included in the resolution requiring the sewer along said
Avenue, and it was understood that this matter would receive consideration later on.
The next matter considered was the sale of the Campbell hoose and barn on the
lot recently purchased as additional grounds to the Smiley Library Park. The clerk was
appointed auctioneer and the sale was struck off to 0. F. Davis for $350.- for the
house, and to Eli Baker for,$l5.- for the barn, with the 'understanding that one-fourth
of the purchase price should be paid at once and the balance within one week.
Resolution ordering work done, No. 260 was adopted requiring the construction
of two lateral dines of public sewers on High, Stuart,Stillman!and .East_.Colton Avenue
and other matters as therein set forth. Trustees Kingsbury, Rohrer,Putnam and Presi-
dent Ward voting in favor of the same. Absent Trustee Veach.
Mr. J.. H . .Logie requested that the storm water ditch south of Fern Avenue,run- •
ning between private property should be enlarged in order to dispose of the waste water
at that point. Referred to the City. Attorney to report in what manner such work Could
be ordered done through private property.
2677. A petition signed by 0. W. Neuls asking for grade for sidewalks on the south
east corner of Fern Avenue and Alvarado street 'was read and granted.
The street committee reported that the culvert on Monterey street would be taken
care of by the street superintendent.
The engineer reported that he had seen Prof. McPherron regarding the right of way .
for an outlet to dispose of the waste water crossing Orange street, and that Mr .MC-
Pherron would want pay for the right of way if taken across his land. No further action
taken.
Trustee Putnam reported in favor of putting in the improvements on Ninth Street by •
ordering in the curbs and gutters and petrolithic pavement and extending from Citrus
Avenue to High Avenue. The City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and profiles
accordingly and present them to the Board for adoption.
Mr. J. E. Light was present and requested that Brookside Avenue have certain grading
done at once for which he would agree to pay a portion of the cost in order to permit
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him to remove the buildings down that' street from the Library Park Grounds. Referred
to the street committee.
The Board then referred to the matter of collection of the amounts due the city
on the houses in the Smiley Library Park addition and on motion the matter was
• referred to the clerk.
The Street Superintendent reported progress in the matter of improvements referred!
to at the last meeting, on East Colton Avenue!
An application from the Sun Drug Company to sell liquors under ordinance No.425
was read and accompanying said application was their bond in the sum of $1, 000.— for
the faithful carrying out of the said ordinance. On motion the bond was accepted
and the permit ordered granted. �
Mr. Garner requested through the City Engineer permission to connect with the
sewer and the fact that it was not in the assessment district for such sewer the,
matter was referred to the Sewer committee and City Engineer. ,(t;- 9- 7) .r ;4 S46 b t4/ )
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A complaint was made that in the Arcadia Tract a private sewer pipe passing under
the storm water ditch had broken and no one seemed willing to repair it. Referred to
• the sewer committee.
H. 0. Jones was present and asked for the official acceptance of the macadam street
work done by him as contractor, on East Citrus Avenue from Sixth to Reservoir street.
On motion the said portion of street was so accepted the city however to retain the
difference between the price of rock furnished and the city's proportion of the work
d in addition the assessment of the Lowell Grammar School and the High School property►
at the completion of ‘the.: work to ,the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees.
Ordinance No. 430 entitled, " An ordinance revising and codifying the drdinances, of
the City of Redlands" was introducedby' Trustee. Kingsbury and laid over under the rules.
The bills. audited by the Finance committee were ordered paid out of the funds
to which they belong, being warrants number 20027 to 20085 both inclusive.
The street superintendent reported that the cityof San Bernardino wished to borrow
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the kettles and sand pans used in repairing asphalt pavement and on :motion the street
• superintendent was authorized to use hie discretion in the matter with the understand
ingthat he would fully protect the city.
Trustee Kingsbury referred to a communication prepared by the Board of Trade ask—
ing Mr. .Carnegie to donate a library to the University of Redlands and asked that a
similar letter be authorized by the Board of Trustees, and on motion the same was
granted and the President and Clerk were instructed on behalf of the Board to prepare
and sign such letter.
'on motion the .meeting adjourned tO Saturday evening, March 21st, 1908 at 7.30 P.M. !
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Redlands, California, March 21st, 1908.
An adjourned regular meeting 'of the Board of Trustees held oft Saturday evening at 7.30.
P. M. with all members present.
Mr. J. E . Light appeared before the Board, in regard to a permit to do necessary •
pruning and tree trirmning along Eureka Street and Brookside Avenue in order to remove
the houses purchased by him on the additional Library Park grounds recently purchased
by the city. He stated that it was generally understood in law that in the sale of
an article the buyer was given permission to remove the same and therefore considered
that in the sale of the buildings a permit was virtually granted him by the city to
remove the buildings along the streets Which:he• had:mentioned in his written bid,for
the removal of said buildings. After considerable discussion it was ordered that
he 'be given permission to remove the buildings along the route mentioned provided that
the same be done under the direct supervision of one of the tree commissioners and no
limbs nor trees to be removed without the knowledge and approval of such Tree Commis-
sioner. It was understood that Tree Commissioner Hockridge would be notified to look
after this matter.
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2678 . A petition was received from the Redlands Heights Water Company to lay a
steel pipe line along Serpentine Drive
2679. Also a petition from the Lugonia Park Water Company to lay a pipe line in
Colton Avenue, from the east city line to Judson street,and along Judson street to
East Central Avenue. .Onittotion both petitions were granted the work to be done under
the supervision of the street superintendent, and also with the provision that they
should change their pipe line if any change was ever made in the grade of the streets,
which necessitated it.
Mr. Heacock appeared before the Board relative to the position of the different
tickets on 'the ballot. The clerk stated that the rule formerly made in regard to the
arrangement by him was, that the first ticket filed in his office should be the first
one placed upon the ballot. On motion it was ordered that this rule be continued. •
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Cit Clerk.
Redlands, California, April let, 1908.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present Trustees Veach, Putnam, and
Kingsbury, with; ' President Ward in the chair. Also present, City Attorney, Engineer,
Street Superintendent, Marshal and Clerk.
The minutes of the last meeting were reed and approved.
A communication was received from K. C. Wells, President of the Home Telephone
Company regarding the duplicate telephones for the city,and the same was read and.
ordered filed. S
Also a communisation was received from J. D. Fredericks,Ohairman of the oiled roads
defence committee, concerning the oiled roads suits, which was read and ordered filed.
The following petitions having received the favorable report of the tree commis-
sioners were granted,viz :-
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2680.- Hugh H. Newell, Agt for Santa Fe R.R. Co, to trim the palm on east side Orange.
2681. A. J. Meyer,to trim trees at No. 216 Fourth Street.
2682.- C . F. Spates for pruning olive and lemon trees, Chestnut Avenue.
• 2683 .- Sara E. H. Lockwood for planting two pepper trees west side Cajon St .
2684.- A. W. Ring for trimming pepper trees 320 East Fern Avenue.
2695.- A petition was received from K. C. Wells et ale protesting against the
installation of a sewer system in East Colton Avenue, and the same was referred to the
sewer committee for a report.
Mr. D. S. MacDonald appeared before the Board in the matter of the sewer assess-
ment on Webster street. After a report from the City Engineer the matter was referred
Ito the City Attorney to report to the Board,as to what relief the city could give.
2696.- A petition was received signed by Maud K. Garstin et ale asking that pro-
ceedings be taken to vacate the northerly ten feet of Hilton Avenue between Cajon and
Garden Street, leaving the avenue 60 feet in width, and making the, sidewalks 14 feet
as already established; also to grade the avenue between said points ,the property
owners to bear one-half of the expense. The street committee reported favorable as to •
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reducing the width of the avenue and maintain the width of the sidewalks. On motion
that portion of the petition referring to vacating the northerly ten feet and making
the sidewalks 14 feet in width on Hilton Avenue between Cajon and Garden streets was
granted. No action taken as to grading the street.
Mr. T . T. Smith, Seo'y of the Tree Commission reported that the pepper row on
Brookside Avenue was left in very bad shape by the Street Railway Company on one side
and the house movers on the other,and recommended that a way be provided by which the
trees could be watered. After discussion the matter was referred to the Tree Commis-
sioners and Engineer for a written report.
This being the time for opening the bids for macadam work on Church, Fifth, Sixthl
and Seventh Streets and Stuart Avenue as advertised under Resolution No. 263 the fol-
lowing bide were received, viz :-
One from H. 0. Jones for the macadam work on Church Street according to advertise-
ment in Section 1 of said resolution at the price named in his bid .0741 cents per
square foot. Said bid was accompanied by a bond .in the sum of $425.-
Also one for the macadam work on Fifth Street as per advertisement under Section
2 at the price named .0678 cents per square foot, and accompanying the bid was a bond
in the sum of $140.-
Also one for the macadam work on Sixth street as per advertisement under Section
3 at the price named in his bid .0682 cents per square foot,and accompanying the same
was a bond in the sum of $140.-
A bid was received from Ernest Frenzell for the macadam work on Fifth Street,from
the south property line of former Redlands Avenue to the south curb line of High Avenue
• at the price named .0620 cents per square foot and accompanying the bid was a certi-
fied check in the sun of $100.-
Also one gor the macadam work on Stuart Avenue from the east property line of
Orange 'street to a line 10 feet west to the center line of Seventh street at the price
named .0620 cents per square foot,and accompanying the same was a certified check in
the sum of $150.-
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Also one for the macadam work on Church street from the n girth property line of
East Citrus Avenue to the center line of Colton Avenue at .0780 cents per square foot'
and accompanying the same was certified check in the sum of $450.-
Also one for the macadam work on Sixth Street from the north property line of
Central Avenue to the south curb line of Terrace Avenue, at the price named in his bid •
.0620 cents per square foot, and accompanying the same was a certified check in the sum
of $250.-
The following bids were received from the Highway Construction Company:-
One for the macadam work on Church street from the north property line of Citrus Avenue
to a line 10 ft south of the center line of Colton Avenue at the price named .0766 cents
per square foot and accompanying the same was a certified check in the sum of $400.-
One for the macadam work on Sixth street from the north property line of Central
Avenue to the south curb line of Terrace Avenue at the price named .0639 cents per
square foot and accompanying the same was a certified cheek in the sum of $ 275.-
One for the macadam work on Fifth Street from the south property line of former
Redlands Avenue to the south curb line of High Avenue at the price named .0633 cents
per square foot, and accompanying the same was a certified check in the sum of $150.- •
Also one for the macadam work on Seventh street from the north property line of
Citrus Avenue to the south curb line of High Avenue at the price named .0643 cents
per square foot, and accompanying the same was a certified check in the sum of $ 225.-
Also one for the macadam work on Stuart Avenue from the east property line of
Orange street to a line ten feet west of the center line of Seventh street at the price
named .0657 cents per square foot and accompanying the same was a certified check in the
sum of $150.- Also accompanying said bids and made a part thereof were
three conditions set forth in a communication.
All of said enumerated bids were referred to the City Attorney to report.
At this time a recess was taken until 5 o 'clock P. M.
At 5 o'clock P. M. the Board re-assembled.
2687. A protest signed by Joe Baker, A.IS. Vlgtkins et als was received protesting ' •
against the granting of the petition filed by F. B. Matthis et ale requiring curbs,
gutters, petrolithic pavement to be placed in all the streets,. between, Lugonia and ColtOn
Avenues, Church and Texas streets, giving reason, that the cost of the work would be s
hardship on the property owners at this time. Mr. Matthis appeared in the interest
of his petition and urged the granting of the same. )O•. Hutchins was present and
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urged that the protest be maintained. After considerable discussion action was
deferred, to be taken up on April 11th, 1908 at 2 o'clock P. M.
Resolution ordering work to be done No. 267 for the construction of a main
public sewer and two branch sewers on Alvarado street was adopted, all voting aye:
The Attorney reported regarding the several bids which had been referred to him
and on motion the contracts for the macadam work as set forth in resolution No. 263
were awarded to Ernest Frenzel' as follows :- •
Stuart Avenue from the east property line of Orange 'street to a.iine ten feet west
of the center line of Seventh street at the price named in his bid .0620 cents Per
square foot.
Also on Fifth street from the south property line of former Redlands Avenue' to
south curb line of High Avenue at the price named in his bid .0620Acents per square fet .
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Sixth street, from the north property line of Central Avenue to the south curb line
of Terrace Avenue at the price named in his .bid .0620 cents per square foot.
On motion the contract for the !mapadam work under resolution No. 263 on Church street
from the north line of Citrus Avenue to a line ten feet south of the center line of
• Colton Avenue was awarded to H. 0. Jones at the price named in his bid .0741 cents
per square foot .
No contract was awarded for Seventh Street.
On motion the Board unanimously 'passed a resolution awarding the contract to Hugh
0. Jones for the completion of the macadam work to be done on Church street from the
north property line of Citrus Avenue to a line 10 feet south of the center line of
Colton Avenue according to the first item enumerated in the advertisement calling for
bids for said work,at the price named in his bid, .0741 cents per square foot for all
of said work complete.
On motion the ,Board unanimously passed a resolution of award of (*tract to Ernest,
Frenzel' for the completion of the macadam work on Fifth Street,from the south property
line of former Redlands Avenue to the south curb line of High Avenue according to the
• second item enumerated in the advertisement calling for bids under resolution No. 263
at the price named in his bid .062 cents per square foot for all of said work complete.
On motion the Board unanimously passed a resolution of award of contract for the
macadam work on Sixth street from the north property line of Central Avenue to the
south curb line of Terrace Avenue according to the third item in 'the advertisement
calling for bids under resolution No. 263, to Ernest Frenzel" at the price named in
his bid, .062 Dents per square foot for all of said work complete .
The Board also unanimously passed a resolution of award of contract for the macadam
work on Stuart Avenue from the east property line of Orange street to a line 10 feet
west of the center line of Seventh street according to the fifth item as enumerated in
the advertisement calling for bids under resolution No. 263, to Ernest Frenzell,at
the pride named in his bid, .062 cents per square foot for all of said work complete.
• Whereupon the award of the several contracts above noted were unanimously approved,
by the Board.
The electric light committee asked further time to report in the matter of lights
on Fifth and Vine Streets.
The fire committee asked further time to report regarding the number of hydrants
as asked for by the Board of Trade.
The written report of the Bu ,iding Inspector for the month of March 1908 was read
and ordered filed. l!)
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The ordinance No. 430, previously introduced, entitled, • An ordinance revising and
codifying the ordinances of the City of Redlands", was taken up and adopted by the
following voted- Ayes., Trustees, Veaoh, Putnam, Rohrer and President Ward. Noes,
Trustee Kingsbury.
The matter of the storm water ditch south of Fern Avenue through private property
was taken up and referred to the City Engineer, and the clerk was Instructed to fur-
nish a list of property owners along said ditch, to report at next meeting.
The City Engineer reported that progress was being made on the broken sewer pipe
line running under the storm water ditch in the Arcadia Traot,and as soon 'as the pipe
could be obtained the, workwould be finished.
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The clerk was instructed to notify all parties having guy wires attached to trees
to remove them at once.
All salaries and bills approved by the finance committee were allowed and ordered
paid out of the funds to which theny belong being warrants number 20086 to 20190,
both inclusive. •
Trustee Veach referred to the fact that the Sin Bernardino Valley Traction Co
had failed to improve their tracks on a portion of Orange street as ordered, and that
it was time they were forced to do so, even if it was necessary to institute suit
against them. The clerk was instructed to notify the Company that if the work Was
not begun before the 10th instant, legal proceedings would be begun at once.
In the matter of the fence belonging to the city being on land 'of the Santa Fe
Company right of way, the street superintendent was instructed to remove the same
and place it on city property.
Marshal Fowler called attention to the fact that the city jail needed repairs
where a prisoner had" made a hole in the strongest part of. it. On motion it was
referred to the street superintendent with power to act.
The City Engineer brought up the matter. of certain street work under the bond act •
yet to be done and spoke of Reservoir street as being the most difficult one,owing
to a street railway franchise being granted on said street and the great amount of
waste water flowing in time of storms. On motion the Engineer was instructed to
confer with the Street Railway Company and report at the next meeting.
On motion it was ordered that the arrangements with Mr. Pettibone regarding the
oiled roads suit be continued sand he to be socnotified by the clerk.
it was :understood ;that .,edoh .offioenas to. present .to ,the:Board; of ,Trustees at
the next regular meeting ,an invoice of all property in their department belonging to
the 'city.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet on April lith i908 at l:alaloak-P. M.
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Redlands, O'lifornis, ,April 11th, 1908, 2 P. M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members were present
Resolution ordering work to be done.,No 268 was adopted, regarding the construct-
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len of a public sewer on Palm Ave. and other matters as therein set forth.
The Clerk was instructed to deposit in the general fund a warrant in the sum
of $44.17 received from the Santa Fe Railroad.
Th'e Clerk reported. that certain curb and gutter work Th d not been completed
on Times St., whereupon the Engineer was .instructed to P? epare the grade and the
Attorney to bring' in the necessary p* pers a quiring this to rk to be done under the
Vrooman Aot.
An ordinance was introduced entitle d, •An Ordinance regarding grades on 9th St."
which was laid over under the rules.
On motion the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that upon J. E. Ward's entering into an agreement with the City of
Redlands agreeing not to place any buildings• of any character upon his Olive Avenue
• property lying north of his present drive way into the rear of his said property
from Parkwood Drive, and within fifteen feet of the drat line of his said property,
and his further agreement to fcr ever keep such drive way in proper condition and
repair,
That the said City of Redlands execute and deliver to said Ward the right and
privilege of tang and maintaining his presentative way from the rear portion of his
said property to said Parkwood Drive in the. manner as the same is now being main-
tained.
Be it further resolved that the Prestdent of this board and the City Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized to execute such agreement to said J. E. Ward upon
the execution and delivery to said City of such agreement herein .providedfcr, from
him.
and J. W. Veach
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A. motion was made byTrustee Putnam and carried, that Trustee J. E. Wardnbe and
are hereby appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board until the next general else-
tion.
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tion. Mr. Ward and Mr. Meech were then sworn in by the Clerk.
On motion Trustee Ward was then elected President of the Board.
2688 • A petition was received. supplemental to the one already on file asking that
certain street work be done on all streets between Church and Texas Streets, and
Colton and Lugonia Avenues. Said petition was signed by D. A. Shaw and others and
ordered on file ..
After a very full discussion of this matter, it was ordered that the petition be
referred back to the petitioners to bring in a petition on each individual street
instead of upon the whole district.
The following resolution was adopted: Resolved that the Marshal in the future
• is instructed not to collect a street poll tax from the members of the
Board of Trustees, the same being remitted. Oh motion the Board adjourned.
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Red1ands1 California, April 15th, 1908.
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A regular meeting of the Board of• Trustees with President Ward in the chair and
Trustees Veach, Putnam, Kingsbury and Rohrer present. Also present City Attorney,
Engineer, Street 9iperintendent, Marshal and Clerk.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. i •
2689. A petition signed by George W. McRae asking for curbs and gutters on Church
Street was read and granted.
2690. Also a petition signed by Mrs. Gertrude B. Saundersasking for grade stakes
for curb and gutter on Cedar Avenue was read and granted.
The following petitions having received the favorable report of the Tree Commis-
sioners were, on motion, granted:-
2691. Dow & Fitzsimmons , remove grevillia trees on easterly side Canon Street.
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2692. Sidney Hockridge for removal of trees `on Cypress Avenue.
2693. Mrs . S. H. Schermerhorn to plant trees on Webster Street and Union Avenue.
2694. F. P. Morrison to remove and plant trees on Cypress Avenue.
2695. C.. E. Plummer to plant trees on Stillman .Avenue.
The Board then proceeded to canvass the retuiine of the municipal election held on •
April 13th 1908 . Said canvass showed the following result:-
Official City Election Returns .
Municipal Election held April 13th, 1908. .
Abbreviations:- .C. , Citizen's Party; O.G. Good Government Party.
CANDIDATES 43 epi 43 0 4.3 o n ' 0
.3 q O 44 r4 10 ,-I ,�-i ' s3 ...I ,q •71 .. Z,�-1 ri
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0 00 f, 0 Q }in .3v u0 Q!
.4 $. Oh � 0 Oi .� 0 ,40 DN O
FOR CITY TRUSTEES ;lit lit eitE wa' vat tilt :, ria H -
J.J. Prendergast, C . ,full term 79 184 169 145 71 136 121 905
H.P.D.Kingsbury, C. , full term 75 189 162 141 69 139 121 896 ,
F.T. Harris, 0.0., full term 62 110 145 77 50 113 90 • 647
W.E.Putnam,G.G. , full temp, 66 110 152 83 52 109 92 664
Peter. Arth, C., short term, 89 191 169 140 70 145 126 930
R.M. Cheesman,C'.,short term 83 188 162 135 65 143 129 ' 905
Thomas Carroll, C., 80 188 163 142 65 136 123 897
R.G. Rohrer, O.G. , 54 107 151 85 57 109 , 87 650
J.E. Tischer, G.G. , 58 110 144 86 51 107 89 . 645
G.G.Kennard, O.G., 54 103 152 85 54 107 83 638
FOR CITY CLERK
L.W. Clark, C . , 83 191 171 149 82 143 129 948
I.R. Patty, G.G. 59 106 145 74 39 108 86 617
FOR CITY MARSHAL •
J.E. Wallace, C. , 89 203 181 132 74 157 138 974
Will L. Fowler, G.O. 54 90 130 92 47 92 75 580
FOR CITY TREASURER
A. E. Brook, C., & G. G., 139 .295 313 220 90 246 210 1513
TABLE PERMIT
Against permit 56 103 126 77 52 112 90 616
For permit 49 ill 122 105 48 92 71 598 •
TREE •PLANTING •
For' Tree Ordinance 53 145• 184 125 75 138 93 813
Against Tree Ordinance Al. 35 35 34 18 30 33 216
Total vote Oast 145 306 325 .,226 123 255 219 1599
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Whereupon the following resolution was passed:-
Resolved:- That the Boerd of Trustees of the City of Redlands, having canvassed
the_returns. of the General Municipal Election, does hereby declare the result of such
election to be as follows :- That at such election the following named persons were,
• land they are hereby declared to be elected to the offices hereinafter designated,viz .-
For members of the Board of Trustees; full term, H. P. D. Kingsbury and J. J. Prender-
gp t; for member of Board of Trustees, unexpired term, Thomas Carroll, Peter Arth and
R. M. Cheesman; For City Clerk, L. W. Clark; for Treasurer, A. E. Brook; for Marshal,
J. E. Wallace .
Resolved, 'that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to enter, in the
records of this Board, a statement of the result of such election as required so to do
Iby law, and to deliver to each of said persons so elected, a certifioate of election,
signed by him, and duly authenticated by the seal of said city.
Resolved, that at said election the proposition relating to the planting,maintain-
' ing and care of shade trees upon the streets etc. , under an act of the Legislature
approved'March 11th, 1893, and known as the Tree Planting Act of March 11th, 1893, was
• carried in favor .thereof; ,and that the proposition for: the granting of a table permit
to hotels having not less than 100 rooms., to serve spirituous, vinous and malt liquors
at regular meals was defeated at said election.
y, . The following petitions, having received the favorable report of the Tree .Commis-
sioners, were on motion granted:-
2691.- Dow & Fitzsimmons, remove trees easterly side Cajon Street.
2692 .- Sidney Hockridge. remove trees,north side Cypress Avenue.
.i 2693.- Mrs . S. H. Sehermerhorzi, to plant trees Webster St, and Union Av®nue.
2694.- F. P. Morrison,remove trees Cypress Avenue and Cajon Street .
2695.- C. E. Plummer, to plant trees on Stillman Avenue .
The next matter considered was that of the arc electric light at the corner of
Fifth and Vine Streets. On motion of Trustee Rohrer it was ordered that one aro light
• , be placed at said point, and that one of the incandescent lights near there be removed.
Trustee Rohrer also made a statement regarding the necessity of having more fire
hydrants in the city and stated that he had made a comparison with other cities and
(found that we should have' at least from 25 to 30 more hydrants. The report was accepted
and Mr. Rohrer was requested to file with the Board any data that he might have and
also hie recommendation regarding this matter.
Mr. Champion was present and asked that arrangements be made for the hydrant at the
corner of Alvarado. Street and Palm Avenue, to be moved to the corner of his land• in
order that water might be supplied for irrigation purposes, insomuch that the opening
of Alvarado street would dispose of the hydrant. Referred to the City Engineer to
investigate and report if the grade of theimprovements contemplated would interfere
with the pipe line.
• Invoices were received from the different departments of the city showing the
articles in charge of the respective officers, all of which were ordered on file in
the City Clerk's office, to be referred to the new Board of Trustees and to be Checked)
up by them.
On motion it was ordered that the Board adjourn to meet again on April 22nd,1908
. at 2 o'clock P. M.
ti'"I All the bills approved by the Pinanee .committee were ordered ,paid out of the funds to
Which they belong being warrants number 20191 to 20341, both inclusive.
All officers of the election boards for the municipal election held on April 13th,
1908, were ordered paid the sum of $3.00 each, and in addition Mr. Joseph H. Keys was
ordered paid for his services as an election officer, the sum of $1.50; a like order •
was issued that the polling places in precincts 1, 2 and 4- be paid for at the rate of
$3.00 each, and in 6-at 05.00; the remaining precincts being in city property.
President Ward next brought up the matter of a.:difference existing in the account
between the city and the Highway Construction. Company regarding the balance due for
rock used on Cajon Street contract. He stated that it was understood and known by the
Board that' the difference existed in these accounts and he wished the matter cleared
up at once, and upon his recommendation it was referred to the finance committee.
Said committee at once reported that if it was referred to them they would at once
recommend that a special accountant be appointed to make a report to the Board.
Whereupon the recommendation was adopted and it was so ordered, and was understood
that Prof. Paul S. Evans would audit the accounts .
On motion the City Engineer was instructed to bring in plans and specifications •
for improvements on West Citrus Avenue between Third street and Brookside Avenue and
the same: being presented by him the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for
said work according to the plans and specifications.
Complaint was made regarding refuse left in Eureka :street by the house movers and
the Street Superintendent was instructed to notify him to remove the same within 24
hours and if not so done to do it himself.
The following resolution of intention number 269 declaring it to be the intention
of the Board to close aportion of Hilton Avenuein
said city lying between Cajon and
Garden street, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board.
An ordinance previously introduced entitled, " An ordinance of the City of Redlands
establishing the grades on Ninth street,in said city, * was taken up and passed by
the following vote:- Ayes:- Trustee Veach, Putnam, Kingsbury, Rohrer and President •
Ward. Noes :- None.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands, California, AprilT 20th, 1908. at 2 P. M.
The Board met pursuant to law each member having previously taken `the oath of
office and filed the same in the City Clerk's Office. Present, Trustees, J.J Prender-
gast, Peter Arth, Thomas Carroll and-R• M. Cheesman. Absent Trustee H . P. D. Kingsbury
who was out of the city.
On motion of Trustee,Carroll, Trustee H. "P. D. Kingsbury was appointed Presi-
dent of the Board of Trustees. Trustee J. J. Prendergast was appointed temporary •
,chairman.
The Board took up for ROB sideration the bond of City Marshal, J . E . Wallace, -
with R. E. McGinness, J. J. Poundstone, I . M. Hough, J. C. Reeves and C . G. Gaylord as
sureties, and On motion the bond 'was approved. It was understood that bond would .
have a surety bond substituted later on.
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On motion the Board adjourned, ' the Board havirrg• pi'eviously adjourned to meet again
on Abril 22nd, 1908`at 2 o'clock P. M. '
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City Clerk.
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Redlands, California, April 22nd, 1908.
A regular meeting of the Board with Trustees Prendergast, Carroll, Arth and Cheesman
present. Absent;Trustee Kingsbury who was out of the city. Also present, Attorney,
Marshal, Enineer, Street Superintendent and Clerk.
On motion Trustee Prendergast was appointed temporary chairman.
The minutes of the meetings held on April 15th and 20th'were read and approved.
2696. A petition, signed by T. R. Rex asking for appointment as policeman was
received, also ( 2697 ) one from J. W. Swisher;- on motion both petitions were ordered
Ion tile.
2698. A petition signed by the Redlands Heights Water Company asking permission
to lay and maintain a pipe line across Cedar Avenue was read and granted subject to
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the existing ordinance governing the same.
2699. A petition signed by M8. Woehr asking for grade stakes for curb and gutter
in front of lots 4 and 5 in Block 3, CO3.umbia Tract was read and granted.
2700.- A petition signed by George E. Ford et ale asking for the appointment of '
Elmer E. Watson as Street Superintendent was received and ordered on file.
This being the time for opening bids torccertain::sewer work on Palm Avenue, also.
on Alvarado Street, the following bids were received:-
One from the Highway Construction Co offering to do the sewer work according to plans •
and specifications for Alvarado street complete for the sum of $2498,- and accompany-
ing the same was a certified check in the sum of $300.-
One from Ernest Frenzel" offering to do the sewer work according to plans and speci-
fications for the Alvarado street sewer work for the sum of $3117.85, and accompanying ,
• the same was a certified check in the' sum of $350.-
Also the following bids were received for the Palm Avenue sewer work:-
One from the Highway Construction Company offering to do the sewer work complete
according to plans and specifications, for the sum of $333.-, and accompanying the same
was a certified check in the sum of $50.00.-
One from Ernest Frenzel' offering- to do the work complete according, to plans and
specifications for the .sum .of $337. and accompanying the same was a certified check
in the sum of $40..-
On motion the following resolutions of award of contract were passed:-
No. 267 awarding the contract for the Alvarado street sewer to the Highway Construc-
tion Company it the price specifiedin its bids, for the sum of $2498 :-for all Ot said
work complete, •
• Also Resolution No. 268 awarding the contract for the Palm Avenue sewer work to
Ernest Frenzell at the price named in his bid, for the sum of,$337.-for all of said
work complete.
Each of said resolutions directing the clerk to post and publish the necessary
notices according to law. .. On motion both of the foregoing resolutions of award of '
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contract were unanimously ordered approved by the Board.
The next matter considered was the petition of N. D. Pratt,Which had been previously
Presented asking that curbs and gutters be ordered in on 'Cypress Avenue where not
already in, and the matter was referred to the City Engineer for a report.
The City Engineer presented a profile of the road to the Country Club giving a •
general idea of the work contemplated to be done there. On motion it was referred to
the Street Superintendent and street committee to make a definite report.
At this point the President made the following appointments of committee :-
Auditing and Finance :- Trustees Prendergast and Arth.
Ordinance and Judiciary:- Arth and Chessman.
Streets :- Prendergast and Carroll.
Sewers and Water :- Carroll and Prendergast.
Parks :- Carroll and Chessman.
Fire :- Prendergast and Arth.
Lighting:- Cheesman and Carroll.
Rock Crusher:- Arth and Cheesman.
The quarterly reports of the Clerk and Treasurer for the quarter ending March •
31st, 1908 were received and referred to the Finance committee.
A complaint was made by Mrs. Gardner Clark regarding the refuse left in the
gutter in front of her place at the corner of Highland and Cedar Avenues. After some
discussion it was decided that the Street Superintendent should remove the refuse .
The clerk presented a preliminary report from the account of Prof. Evans regarding
the amount due the city as overpaid on the Cajon street work whoch amount was shown to
be $1548.62, but it was understood that this report was not final, and would be report-
ed upon later.
The City Engineer presented a typewritten report in regard to the expAnditures
for street work under the bond fund which was referred to the street committee to
report at the next meeting.
The City Engineer asked for further time in which to report upon the matter of the •
hydrant which was referred to him, in relative to the grade for the proposed improve-
ments at the corner of Alvarado street and Perim Avenue.
The clerk read a communication from the Home Telephone Company regarding the free
telephones furnished to the city, and on motion it was ordered that the following
telephones be placed on the free list under the franchise granting the city ten free
telephones :-
City Clerk's Office, Y. M. C. A. Building
City Marshal's Office, Y. M. C. A. Building.
City Engineer's Office, Y.M.C.A. Building.
City Fire Hall, Cor E. Central Avenue and Fifth Street
Trustee R. M. Cheesman, residence, # 135 Center St
Trustee Peter Arth, residence West Pioneer Street. •
Trustee H. P. D. Kingsbury,Office, Sixth St and Central Avenue
Trustee Thomas Carroll, residence 109 West Olive Avenue.
Trustee Thomas Carroll, Cigar store 211 Orange Street.
Trustee J.J. Prendergast,storage warehouse, Sylveria Street.
9 Telephones to be paid for• by the city . • 2
City Marshal's residence, 2,0 226 Myrtle Street.
Street Superintendent's residence.
City Engineer's residence,C. C. Brown, Crescent Heights .
• City Clerk's residence, 404 Cajon Street.
City Rock Crusher, Mentone.
The above telephones were ordered paid for by the city under the regulations of. the '
company.
The Marshal was present and recommended that another policeman be appointed in the
event that policeman Roberts should resign as he had expressed himself to do, and it
was ordered that T. R. Rex be and hereby is appointed as a policeman to succeed
policeman Roberts whenever he should resign.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Carroll entitled, • An ordinance of the
city of Redlands repealing Subdivision 15, of Section 47, of Article 5", relating to
cigarettes, which was laid over under the rules.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands, California, May 6th, 1908.
A regular meetjng' of the Board with Trustees Prendergast, .Carroll, Arth and Cheesman
Present, and President Kingsbury in the chair. Aleo present, City Attorney, Street !
Superintendent, Engineer, Marshal and Clerk.
The minutes of the last meeting 'were read and. approved.
A communication was received from the American Electric Alarm Co., referring to a
fire alarm system furnished by their company, and the matter was referred to the
• fire committee.
2701. A petition signed by S. R. H emingway et ale asking that G. TJ Ordway be
appointed as Street Superintendent was read and placed on file.
2702, A petition signed by .W. C. Stuart was received asking for appointment as'
Street Superintendent Which was ordered filed.
2703. s .petition from Anna H. Johnson was received asking permission to remove
a bungalow from the corner of Center ptreet and Cypress Avenue, to Walnut Avenue,
' through certain streets, and the same was referred to the Street Superintendent with
power to act.
2704. A petition signed by 1. .11. Hunt asking permission to put in a concrete
sidewalk on East Citrus Avenue was referred to the street committee.
2705. A petition signed by J.E. Ward asking for grade stakes for curb and gutter
• , on the west side of Mciihenny Road was read and granted under the rules.
2706. A petition of Mary C. Anderson asking for curb and gutter on the southwest
corner of Seventh Street and Stuart Avenue was read and granted.
2707. A petition signed by A. Osbun asking permission to make a drivelay_ over the
gutter on, West State Street was referred to the Street committee .
2708. .A petition signed by Anna H. Johnson for the removal of trees bearing the
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�reeotmnenaation Of the Tree Coramissi.Qriers', tinder certain conditions, was granted with
said recommendations. Cypress, Ave, San Mateo and .Pacific Streets .
Attorney H. W. Allen appeared before the Board and requested that the franchise
known as the Chesnut franchise, granted under ordinance No. 409 have the time extended
for six months in which to efpen4 $5, 000.— as provided in said ordinance.
A written request for the extension of time was filed by ,Mr. Chesnut. •
Mr. Allen also requested, an extension of time for thirty days upon the franchise
granted to George H. Dunn under ordinance No. 408, in which to do the required work.
On motion the said requests were granted and it was ordered that -the time on the
franchise granted to C. S. Chesnut .under ordinance No. 409, be and hereby is extended
for a term of six months from the date hereof. Likewise it was, ordered that the time
be extended for a period of thirty days from the date hereof, upon the franchise
granted to George H. Dunn under ordinance No. 408. Provided that the time so extended
on both franchises should not in any manner effect the bonds heretofore given upon
the said franchises.
Attorney Allen then referred to the franchise known as the Haskell franchise
granted under ordinance No . 406 and stated that the parties interested in the Chesnut
franchise wished to make an assignment of the Haskell franchise, provided that the •
time could be extended in which to comply with the terms thereof and requested an
extension of sixty ( 60) days time on the Haskell franchise. After considerable
discussion it was ordered that the request be granted and that the time be extended
sixty days from the date hereof upon the Haskell franchise granted under ordinance No
406 in which to comply with the terms of said franchise, provided that such extension
should not, in any manner effect the bond heretofore given upon said franchise ..
Mr. Allen then referred to the necessity of more fire hydrants for better fire
protection especially in the down town district and on behalf of the promotion com—
mittee of the Board of Trade asked the Board to consider the matter, and the same
was referred to the fire committee in conjunction with the Board of Trade and to make
a report back to the Board of Trustees.
Mr. C . L. Hayes appeared before the Board and asked the pity to remove the hydrant •
used for irrigation purposes on his sister's land on Alvarado street. It was finally
decided that if the Redlands Water Company would put in the pipe line the city would
pay the cost of the new hydrant.
This being the time for opening bids for the .macadam work on West Citrus Avenue
the following bid., was ; received:—
Prom the Highway Construction Company offering to do the work for .064 cents per squire
afoot and the concrete work' at $1.07 per lineal foot. Accompanying said bid was a
certified cheek in the sum of $50.— Whereupon resolution of award of contract was
passed declaring that the Board in open session opened and examined and publicly
declared all sealed proposals of bids offered .for said work and hereby awards the
contract for the macadam work on West Citrus Avenue to the lowest responsible bidder
to wit—: The Highway Construction Company at the price specified iii its proposal for •
said work,viz. , .064 cents per square foot for macadam work, and $1.07 per lineal foot
for all concrete work.
The next matter considered. was the sewer work on Stuart. Avenue for which two
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bids had been received under an agreement upon the part of the property owners.
One from the Highway Construction Company offering to do the work for $717.- and
one from Ernest Frenzell offering to do the work for a 537.-
This brought up a discussion regarding the accompanying work proposed to be done on
• Colton Avenue and the whole matter was referred to the sewer committee.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled " An ordinance of the City of Red-
lands repealing subdivision 15 of Section 47 of Article 5 of Ordinance NO.. 4301 was
passed by the following vote :- Ayes, Trustees Prendergast, Carroll, Arth, Cheesman and
President Kingsbury. Noes:- None.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Prendergast entitled, " An ordinance of
the City of Redlands regulating the keeping and sale of liquors.,"which was laid over
under the rules.
The Finance committee asked for further time to report upon the quarterl resorts
of the Clerk and Treasurer.
The Engineer reported as to the condition of the asphalt pavement on Fifth Street
between Central Avenue and State Street, and the matter was referred to the Street
• Superintendent and Street Committee.
The Marshal requested and the Board approved the appointment of C. E. Gaylord as
Deputy Marshallto be paid only when employed at the rate of $3.00 per day.
The matter of ordering in curbs and gutters on Cypress Avenue where not already in
between Cajon and Center Street was taken up and discussed and the following order
was passed,: -Trustee Prendergast voting !No."
Resolved:- That curbs and gutters be and hereby are ordered in on Cypress Avenue
where not already in between Cajon and Center Streets and the City Clerk is hereby
directed to notify the property owners that if the same be not done within sixty days
the Board will proceed to order it done under the Vrooman Act.
• The chairman of the street committee referred to the contemplated improvement On ,'
the road to the Country Club and it was understood that thisimportant improvement
• should not be neglected and that the work should be taken up before the winter rains
set in. The committee also referred to the fact that the Street Railway G mpanies in
the city had not 'complied with the law regarding the amount of work required Of them
to be done upon the streets which had been improved under the Vrooman Act. On motion
the following resolution was adopted:-
Resolved:- That the Redlands Central Railway Company be and it is .hereby ordered
to pave, with asphaltum its roadbed upon all streets in said city where it has laid
its tracks upon asphaltum streets and such work to be done withon twenty (20 ) days
after notice so to do. And be it further Resolved:-
That the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company be and it is hereby ordered to pave Li'
with asphaltum, any and all portions of its roadbed upon asphalt paved streets where
the asphaltum upon its roadbed has been broken or destroyed or removed therefrom; and
• it is further ordered- to bring its roadbed upon such streets and upon Orange street
next to the rails of its track flush with the top of such rails. All suds work to
be done within twenty (20) days after notice so to do.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to notify both of said companies of the foregoing
resolutions .
The Street Superintendent was given power to act in requiring the Redlands Central
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Street Railway Company to do certain paving work on East Citrus Avenue east of Reservoir
Street in accordance with their agreement with the city .
The bond of the City Treasurer in the sum of .$50, 000.— given by the Empire State
Surety Company was presented to the Board and being approved by the City Attorney as
to its form was on motion accepted and ordered on file. in the City Clerk's Office. •
The report of the Building Inspector for the month of April 1908 was accepted and
ordered on file in the City Clerk's Office.
A communication was also filed by the Building Inspector offering his resignation
as Building Inspector,the same to be accepted at any time whenever. the Board should
appoint. his successor, which was likewise ordered filed.
A communication was received from the Independent Electric Company complaining of
the treatment received from the City Electrician. On motion the clerk was instructed
to notify the City Electrician to be present at the next meeting of the Board,and
also to notify the Independent Electric Company who made this complaint, to either be
present or to make their charges specific as to the time and place in order that the
matter could be investigated.
The Fire Department made a report to the Board of the officers elected at their •
last regular meeting held on May 4th 1908 and asked the Board to approve the appoint—
ments which on motion was received and it was so ordered, and the list filed with the
City. Clerk.
The chairman of the Finance committee referred to the amount reported to be due
from the Highway Construction Company in Prof. Evan's preliminary report as accountant
in auditing the books for the work done on Cajon street macadam. On motion it was
ordered that the clerk notify Prof. Evans to complete the report and file it in order
to get the matter adjusted with the Highway Construction Company.
The resignation of C. C. Brown, City Engineer was then read and on motion the
same was accepted, the resignation to take effect as soon as the Board appointed some
one as his successor.
The bills audited by the Finance committee were approved and ordered paid out of •
the fund to which they -belong being warrants number 20347 to 20471 both inclusive. `
On motion the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
Redlands,California, May '20th, 1908.
A regular meeting of the Board with Trustees Prendergast, Arth,, Cheesman, antic
, Carroll present. President Kingsbury in the chair. Also present, the. City Attorney,
City Engineer Brown, Street Superintendent Iveson, Marshal Wallace and Clerk Clark.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approve&.
The following communications were received:— •
One from the Home .Investment Company,. by K. C. Wells President asking that the
curb and gutter work ordered done on Cypress Avenue be laid over- until the Alvarado
'street work should be completed. Referred to the street committee.
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One from the Standard iron Works of San Diego, and also one from the Keystone Iron
Works of Los Angeles, both in reference to furnishing fire hydrants, and the same
were referred to the fire committee .
One from H. 0. Jones, contractor on the Citrus Avenue macadam work referring to the
• fact that two parties owning property on said Avenue had not signed ug the contract
for the work which would necessitate that portion being left out in the improvement,
Referred to the City Engineer's Department.
Orie from the Southern California Colonization Bureau asking permission to place on
certain corners on the streets and roads inthe vicinity of Redlands, signs bearing
the words" To Yucaipa Valley, "' or " To Yucaipa Valley 00 miles", and the same was
favorably considered,request granted and communication ordered filed.
One from the Cal. Hirsch & Sons Company of St.Louis Mo. stating that they could
offer white cork helmets at the low price of $2 .50 per dozen for use of the street
department and the same was ordered filed.
One from the Board of Trustees of the City of San Bernardino inviting the Board of
Trustees of' Redlands to attend the festivities of the "Festival of the Arrowhead" to .
• be held from May 19 to 23rd, which invitation was received with thanks and ordered
filed.
A printed notice was received from Ernest Frenzell stating that the amount of
contract work on Citrus Avenue in front of the High School was $ 88.76 and in front
of the Lowell School was $18.42 whereupon the clerk and President were authorized_to
issue a warrant on the General Fund, for the. said amounts.
2709. A petition of Maud K. Garstin asking permission to lay and maintain a pipe
line on Hilton Avenue was read and granted under the rules.
2710. The petition of Elizabeth Webster was. read asking permission to remove .her
house from the lot No. 112 Fourth Street recently acquired by the city as an addition
to the library park, northerly on. Eureka to Brookside Avenue, thence westerly tolot
7, south side Brookside Avenue between Angelica and Center Street. Granted proviAing
• she first::pay the second half of the county taxes in order to make a clear title to
the city and also providing that the moving be done under the supervision of the Tree
Commissioners.
The following petitions for appointments were ordered filed:-
2711. G. F. Parkins for appointment to the police farce.
2712. E . G. Pratt et ale for the appointment of James T. Wilkinson,Plumbing Inspector.
2713. George T. Adams for appointment as City Engineer.
2714. George S. Hinokley for appointment as City Engineer and Street Superintendent.
2715. Will L. Brown for appointment as City Engineer.
2716. C. A. Hale for appointment as assistant to Engineer and Street superintendent.
2717. A petition signed by J. S. Edwards, Secretary of the Hillside Cemetery Assocj-
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tion was read asking the Board to take over the cemetery property. This was considered
• a very important matter and, it was ordered that the chairman appoint a committee to
investigate the cemetery proposition thoroughly, whereupon the chairman appointe&.the
whole Board as such committee.
2718 . A petition signed by Tischer and Norris et ala was received declaring that
the two branches of work including the sewer connections and the plumbing inspection
to practically come under one office or supervision and the petition was ordered filed.
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A communication was then read from the EPwOrth League of the First Methodist Church
asking the Board of Trustees to not pass the proposed liquor ordinance and the same was
ordered filed.
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1 This brought up the consideration of this important ordinance entitled, -" An
Ordinance of the City of Redlands regulating the keeping and sale of liquors, " which
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was introduced at the last meeting. On motion Section 1 thereof was amended to read
as follows :-
Section 1.- A regular druggist in the City of Redlands may apply to the Board of
trustees for a permit to sell intoxicating, spirituous, malt,vinous, fermented or .mixed
liquors as. herein provided. Application for such permit shall be in writing, and
shall state the street and number of the place of --business for which permit is desired.
Upon such application being made to the Trustees, and the deposit of a cash bond in the
sum of $400.- the Trustees may. grant a permit to such druggist to sell,except on Sun-
1day, such liquors in packages, in quantities of not less than one pint each or in com-
monly so-called pint bottles, provided that such druggist may at any time sell such
liquors in less quantities than one pint for medicinal purposes only on a prescrip-
tion from a regularly licensed and practicing Physician, said prescription being good •
only for the quantity specified therein, and far one purchase only under such prescrip-
tion.
rescripttion. No permit shall be granted for a longer period. than the current municipal year,
nor for a period less than six months except whenever necessary to make such permit
expire within the current municipal year. The Board of Trustees may revoke any permit
whenever- the holder thereof shall violate any of the. provisions of this ordinance,or
be convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of such violation, or whenever in
to judgment the public welfare shall require such revocation, and when the Board of
Trustees shall so revoke. any permit, the holder thereof shall not be granteda new
permit prior to the expiration of the then current municipal year, A permit granted
under the provisions of this section shall not be transferable." Trustees Arth and
Cheesman voting "No" on said amendment, Trustees Kingsbury,Prendergast and Carroll
voting "eye". •
Section 2 was amended to read as follows :-
Section 2.- Cash Bond.- No druggist shall be granted a permit under the provisions
of this ordinance until he shall first deposit with the City Clerk of said City- a cash
bond in the sum of $400.- which said sum shall be held by said city conditioned that
the person holding such permit will not violate nor permit any one in his employ to
violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, and also conditioned that he will
pay all damages, fines, penalties and forfeitures which may be adjudged against him
for the violation thereof and in the event of the Board of Trustees cancelling the
permit of any person holding the same upon the ground or for the reason that such
druggist has violated any of the provisions of this ordinance then in that event said
cash deposit shall be and become forfeited to said city without any further action or
proceeding on the part of said city and in like manner said deposit shall be forfeited •
to said city in the event of any person holding such. permit being convicted of violat-
ing any of the provisions of this ordinance by final judgment entered against him in
any action therefor.
Section 5 was amended by adding after the words, " no person shall sell,etc. , "in the
second line thereof the words, " or give away, '
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Section 7 was amended by adding after' the *Ords in the first and second line thereof 35
"no person shall drink any of such liquors, " the following words, " upon the Premises
where sold to him on,'
Section 9 was amended to read as follows:-
Section 9.- Not to sell except as above provided:- It shall be unlawful for
• any person within said city to buy, sell, keep for sale, offer for sale, give away or
solicit any person to buy or to receive an order for the sale of any intoxicating,
spirituous, vinous, malt or mixed liquors, or to keep, manage, control, or have charge
of any place within said city where any such liquors are sold, kept for sale, or
given away provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to prevent
druggists holding a permit as provided herein, from keeping and selling any such
liquors as provided in this ordinance nor to prevent any person from buying such
liquors as provided in this ordinance.
Section 13 was amended to read as follows :-
Section 13.- Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in
the sum of not less than $100.- nor more than $3004- and by imprisonment..in the County
• jail of San Bernardino County for not less than thirty ( 30 ) days, nor more than ninety
( so) days.
As that] amended the original ordinance as introduced was Passed.,. Trustees Arth and
Chessman voting no, Trustees Carroll, Prendergast voting aye, whereupon President
Kingsbury voted "aye" and the ordinance was declared adopted.
The resignation of Street Superintendent Iveson totake effect as soon as the
Board could get his successor was received and accepted and ordered on file in the
City Clerk's office.
On motion Mr. George S. Hinckley was appointed to fill the office of City
Engineer and Street Superintendent at a salary of $125.- per month. •
The President stated that he was authorized to offer the resignation of S.O:
Allen, City Electrician to take effect June 1st,. 19.02. and that it was proposed to
• combine the office of Electrician and Plumbing Inspector', and therefore recommended
that the said resignation be accepted, and it was so ordered.
Mr. Stuart who owns land adjoining the city rock crusher was present and asked
the Board to open a road along the section 11nes. to the rock crusher 'land, leading to
Highlands to accomodate the people of Mentons and, vicinity, and the matter was refers
red to the rook crusher committee to report. •
The Finance committee reported favorable upon the quarterly reports of the Clerk
and Treasurer for the last quarter, whereupon the reports were ordered filed.
The .Finance committee also requested that the clerk present a monthly statement
showing the condition of the General Fund and the receipts and expenditures of the
different departments, and it was so ordered.
.'A^ written report from Paul, L. Evans, Accountant showing the balance due the
• city from the Highway Construction Company on the Caion street macadam work, of $1.5fills.
62 was received which report was ordered filed and the clerk was instructed to furnish)
a copy of the said report' to the Highway. Construction Co and demand from them a check
in. payment for the same.
The Marehzi recnested that the city pay for a telephone placed at the residence
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3 li of C. T. Conklin policeman., which on motion granted.
A bill presented by Miss Gertrude E. Haves for replacing a hydrant and pipe line
on her property which had been removed ,a portion being taken by the city for Alvarado
street, which bill amounted to 036.61, was on motion ordered approved for one-half of
that sum, viz. 0 18.30.
The street committee asked for further time upon the matter of expenditures for •
street work under the bond act, and also upon the petition of A. Osbun for a driveway
over the gutter on west State Street.
The street committee reported favorable upon the petition of F. M. Hunt which was
presented at the last meeting- regarding a sidewalk on East Citrus Avenue, and the same
was accepted and petition granted..
The fire committee asked further time to report upon the matters referred to them
relative the more fire hydrants and an electric fire alarm service..
The street committee reported upon the condition of the bridge on Fifth Street
and recommended that macadam be used with number 2 rook instead of asphaltum, which
report was adopted and the street superintendent was instructed to do the work.
The condition of the gutters on East Citrus Avenue entering the storm Water ditch
was referred to the city engineer for a recommendation. •
It was ordered that when the twenty (20) days had expired as a notice given by
the clerk to the different street railway companies to complete the pavement between
their rails as .ordered at the last meeting of the Board, that the clerk should notify
the companies to meet the street committee and the city engineer for decisive action.
The next matter considered was that of combining the office Or Plumbing Inspector '
and wire inspector, and it was so ordered. ..
On motion Mr. Frank Grates was appointed Inspector of Plumbing and Wires.
The clerk was authorized to insert a notice in the daily :papers. stating that the Board
would be on the ground next Tuesday May 26th at 3.30 P.M. to look over the contemplated
improvements to Garden street and the Country Club road and that all parties interested
were invited to meet them with a view of arriving at some definite conclusion so that
the road could be constructed before the winter rains .set in.
On motion it was ordered that a warrant be drawn payable to C. a. Iveson, Street
Superintendent, for the amount of salary- due him to date or two-third of a month.
A plat of Brookside Avenue Subdivision showing Streets and avenues was ordered,
approved subject to the approval of City Engineer Hinckley.
An ordinance was introduced,entitled, " An ordinance of the City of Redlands amend+
ing Subdivision 4, of Section 72, of Ordinance' No. 430,"which was laid over under the
rule..
All bills audited by the Finance committee, were approved and ordered paid, being
warrants # 20472 to 20559 both inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands., California, May 26th, 1908,at 3. P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present. Trustees Arth,
Carroll, Cheesman,and President Kingsbury. Absent Trustee Prendergast.
The Board proceeded to view the streets where it was proposed to improve the Country
• Club road.
Upon their return to the Board room the next matter considered was the applica-
tion of the five drug stores for a permit to sell liquors under ordinance No. 433,
and accompanying said applications were certified checks or certificates of deposit
payable to the city of Redlands in the sum of $400.-each, from the Palm Drug Co. ,
Mont P. Chubb, C. C. Abbey, Chesnut Drug Co., and W. L. Spoor.
Onmotion the following resolution was passed:-
RESOLVED:- That a permit be and hereby is granted to the Palm Drug Co. #329
Orange St. , Mont P. Chubb, 28 East State St ., C . C. Abbey, 215 Orange St. , Chesnut
Drug Co. , 21 & 23 East State St. , and W. L. Spoor, # 201 Orange St. , under. ordinance
No .433 :for the sale of liquors according to the terms and conditions of said ordinance.
Each member of the: Board..of Trustees;present voting in favor of the same . Noce :-none.
• The City Engineer referred to a proposition of the Yucaipa Street Railway Co . ,
regarding the laying of their tracks on Church Street where the macadam work is now
being done, and on motion the same was referred to the street committee, and the
meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.
Redlands, California, June 3rd, 1908.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present Trustees Prendergast,Arth,
Chessman, Carroll and President Kingsbury. Also present City Attorney, Engineer
• and Street superintendent, Marshal and Clerk. Minute9 of last meeting :approved. ,
A communication was received from K. C. Wells regarding the condition of an alley-
way in Block 8, of Town Plat, between Orange and Fourth Streets, and the matter was
referred to the Street Committee.
2720. A petition for the position of inspector of wiring end plumbing,signed by
W. L. Prince was read and ordered filed.
The following petitions were received referring to the removal of trees, all of
which were granted according to the recommendation attached to them by the Tree Com-
missioners :-
2721. W. C . Collett, remove olive and grevillia trees, south side Olive Avenue.
2722. D. W. Sargent, trim eucalyptus trees on Fourth street.
2723 . Thomas Jeffrey, to remove trees on Alvarado street.
2724. A petition signed by the A. T. & Si. Fe R.R. Co, asking permission to lay a
water pipe liner across Stuart Avenue, was granted under the rules.
Mr. B. T. Esler was present and asked the city to build a storm water ditch along
Daisy Avenue, the city to pay one-half and the property owners the remainder. Referred
to the City Engineer for a report.
The verbal resignation of ..B. P. Dugan as a member of the Board of Health was
received and accepted and on motion Dr. William E. Phelps was appointed as a member
of the Board of Health.
Trustee Carroll introduced an ordinance entitled, • An ordinance providing for the
issuance of plumbing permits and for the installation and inspection of plumbing in •
the City of Redlands,° which was laid over under the rules.
It was suggested that the inspector of wiring and plumbing be also appointed
inspector of gas pipes, and it was understood .that this office Would be incorporated
later according to the recommendation .
Mr. J. H. Fisher on behalf of the Redlands Central R. R. Co reported that he had
done everything possible towards obtaining a company to place the asphalt pavement
between the tracks of said Ry. Co on East Citrus Avenue, and the least time in which
it could be undertaken was thirty days, and he asked far an extension of forty days
time in which to do the work. On motive tin time was extended thirty days.. he to be
present at the next meeting of the Board and report what progress he had been able to
make .
. Trustee Prendergast, chairman of'•the finance committee made a suplemental report •
to that of Prof. Evans as accountant to. audit the books, showing the balance due the
city from the Highway Construction Company for work on Cajon Street to be *1548 .62,
and recomended that a demand be made upon the Highway Construction Co for that amount.
It was the sense of the Board that the finance committee should have the accountant
report fully upon the whole account between the Highway Construction Co and the city.
On motion it was ordered that City Engineer Hinckley be and hereby is appointed
a member of the Board of Health.
The street committee reported that the bridge on Fifth street had been completed;
that they wished further time upon the petition 'of A. Osbun for an approach over the
gutter in front of his lot on West State Street; they also stated that the line had
been agreed upon for the tracks of the Yucaipa St. Co. on Church Street.
The next matter considered was that of further street improvements ,and the improveAik
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ment of Palm Avenue was referred to the city Engineer, to consult with the property
owners and agree upon some -plan for the work to be done..
The fire ;commit:tea reported adversely upon the matter of placing in a fire alarm
system at the present time, and asked further time in the matter of new fire hydrants
to be installed.
The.sewer committee asked further time in which to report upon the matters of the
sewer in Colton an&Stuart Avenues, and they were instructed by the Board to recommend
in their report, regarding the proposed sewers in Colton, Stuart and High Avenues.
On motion the City Engineer and Marshal were instructed to first give notice to
all parties who had guy wires attached to trees, and if the same were not removed
iimmediately, to cut the wires .
The rock crusher committee reported unfavorably upon the construction of a road •
leading to Highlands according to a petition presented at the last meeting and upon
recommendation of the President the matter was postponed.
A complaint was made that an open pit existed on the north side of East Fern Avenue
between Myrtle and Tenth Streets which was dangerous and the matter was referred to
the Marshal.
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The use and abuse of the Smiley Parks and pagodas was considered and the City
Attorney was' instructed to bring in an ordinance regarding the same. A complaint was
also made regarding the dust in the Smiley Library Park and the matter was referred
to the Park committee .
• 2643. A petition signed by Sue M. Evans asking permission to lay .a pipe line in
Clifton Avenue,which had been previously presented and referred to the street commit-
tee, was granted under the usual conditions.
An application was received from W. L . Spoor for a druggist permit to sell and
keep liquors under ordinance No. 433, at # 801 Orange street,said permit being.
accompanied by a certificate of deposit in the sum of $400.- payable to theBomrd of
Trustees of the City of Redlands ; likewise an application for a permit from John
Gettys at # 122 Fifth Street, and the same was accompanied by a deposit of $400.-,
and on motion the following resolution was adopted:-
RESOLVED:- That in accordance with the above applications W. L. SpOor and John
Oettys be and they are hereby granted a permit to keep for sale and to sell intoxi-
cating, spirituous, malt, vinous, fermented and mixed liquors under the provisions
• of ordinance No. 433 for the present municipal year.
Trustee Carroll referred to the necessary grading of the sidewalk on .East Citrus
Avenue in front of the Setchfield property., referred to the City _Engineer to see Mt.
Frenzell for a report as to how much earth• he could use to the best disposition of
the same.
The clerk referred to the matter of advertising for bids for oil for the coming
year and on motion he was instructed to prepare the necessarn specifications in con-
junction with the City Engineer and .proceed to advertise for the bids.
The report of the Building Inspector for the month of May 1908 was presented and
the same was ordered filed.
On motion M. M. Durard was appointed' policeman without pay .
The bills and salaries as audited by the finance committee were ordered paid,being
• warrants number 20560 to 20663 both inclusive.
The matter of the disposition of the air compressor at the rock crusher was
referred to the rock crusher committee and it was understood that the clerk would
ascertain how much money the city had invested in it.
On motion the Meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, California, June 17th, 1908 .
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with Trustees Carroll, Arth, Cheesman,1
and Prendergast present. President Kingsbury in the Chair. Also present, the City
Attorney, Marshal, Street Superintendent and Engineer, and Clerk..
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. •
A communication was received from the Redlands and Yucaipe Street Railway Co,
signed by W'. D . Larrabee, Gen'l. Mgr, stating thattte Company were willing to lay the
additional nine feet of macadam on Church Street as soon as Mr. Jones had completed his
contract and the work was accepted. The same was considered satisfactory and the
communication ordered filed.
2725.- A petition signed by J. W. Gore et als protesting against the location
of a cemetery at the Northeast corner of Orange St and San Bernardino Avenue was read
and ordered filed.
2726.- A petition signed by N. Daniels et ale asking the Board to take what-
ever action was necessary to require the Redlands and Yucaipe R. R. Co to macadamize
the roadway on Church Street, was read and ordered filed and the matter was referred
to the street committee and city Engineer. •
2727.- A petition signed by Mrs. H. C. Kingsley et ale asking permission to
trim trees on Walnut and Pacific streets, being accompanied by the favorable report
of the tree commissioners., the same was. granted.
2728. A petition signed by H. M. Zauft et ale asking that Clay St be improved,
and also a supplemental statement by E. S. Libby that one-half of the cost should be
paid by the property owners and the other one-half by the city, was read and referred
to the street committee.
The next matter considered was the discussion of the limits wherein cemeteries
should be established in the city and an ordinance was introduced by President Kings-
bury, declaring it to be unlawful for any person or corporation to bury,or cause to
be buried, the degd body of any person, in any cemetery in the city, excepting only
that the Board of Trustees of the city may grant a permit for the establishment of a S
cemetery within the limits of the city and in case a permit should be so granted,the
prohibitions of the ordinance should not apply to said cemetery;
Also an ordinance was introduced by Trustee Arth entitled, "An ordinance limit-
ing the district for establishing cemeteries within the city of Redlands, Cal. , "
Also an ordinance was introduced by Trustee Carrolldeclaring it to be unlawful
for any person to loiter or remain in any public park in the city of Redlands between
the hours of 12 o 'clock midnight and 4 A, M, of the following day.
An ordinance was also introduced entitled, " An ordinance regulating the
installation,of electri&wires etc., " . fill of above named ordinances were laid over
under the rules.
Mr. Nathaniel Hinckley of the Mission District was present and called attention
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of the Board to the fact that the flume conducting the water from the Mill Creek Zanja •
was worn out and under an agreement with the city of Redlands the same should be replaced
at the expense of the city. The City Engineer stated that a new bottom in the flume
would be necessary and on motion the matter was referred to the city engineer and
Street Supt with power to act with the suggestion that the expense be keg4_down as low
as possible.
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An ordinance previously introduced providing for the issuance of plumbing permits
was taken up and referred to Trustee Cheesman and the City Attorney, with the Inspector
of Plumbing for further investigation.
The President reported that he had authorized the clerk to issue a permit to the
• Southern California Automobile Club for placing and posting signs along the streets
in the City of Redlands, for the Sunset Drive and on motion his action was ratified
by the Board.
A communication was read from FL-04 Jones stating that the East Citrus Avenue
macadam work had been completed acceptably to the street superintendent and asking
the Board to accept the work and direct the street supt to issue the warrant for the
assessment against the property holders. Upon recommendation of the St Supt that the
work was satisfactory he was ordered to accept the said macadam work after all inci-
dental bills had been pAid by the contractor.
A communication was received from the City of Wilmington asking for an endorsement
from the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, regarding the proposition of the
inner harbor near San Pedro,Cal. , and on motion the same was ordered filed until the
• Board could acquaint themselves better with the case .
A communication was presented by the Clerk from Fairbanks, Morse & Co. of Los Ange-
les stating that the cost of the air compressor at the rock crusher was $350.- install-
ing the same,$29 .40 and freight $10.92, which was independent of the cost of the drill.
This information was obtained to guide the committee in case the air compressor should
be offered for sale, and the communication was ordered filed.
Next was considered the disposition of the waste water along East Citrus Avenue
and the matter was referred to the city Engineer to report at the next meeting.
A proposition was received from John McIntosh to purchase the street sweepings for
one year and it was understood that the City Engineer was authorized to notify any
persons interested that the Board would receive bids for the street sweepings .
The matter of cleaning up the grounds recently acquired as an addition to the
• library park was referred to the St Supt and Park committee.
The street committee reported regarding the alley-way in Block 8, Town Plat,and
recommended as soon as any Asphalt Co should be in the city doing asphalt work, that
this portion of work be done by said Company; they also recommended that the time:be�
extended for the construction of curbs and gutters On-'Oypkeaa: Avenue, as asked for by
K. C. Wells at a previous meeting.
The street committee reported that on Church street they -had agreed to allow the
Redlands and Yucaipe St. Ry Co to cut off a small portion of the sidewalk on the north-
east corner of Citrus Avenue in order to sWingiinr:a..curve and take out a double curve
at that point. All of above reports were received and accepted.
The Board of Health made a written report regarding a tent owned by Mrs. Blake on
Clay Street which was ordered filed.
• The street committee asked for further time in which to report upon the sewer
ordered in on Stuart Ave, CAlton,and High Avenues . It was understood that this matter
would be taken up at the next meeting.
The fire committee asked further time in which to report upon the necessary fire
hydrants to beAinstalled,which was granted.
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The City Engineer reported concerning the condition of Daisy Avenue and stated that
it was in exactly the same condition as Garden Street and recommended the same treat-
ment, and that was, that a district be formed to share the expense of putting said Motl
nue in proper shape for public travel. Mr. Eller was present,and among other things
stated that the Redlands Heights Water Company emptied their waste water in times of •
storm into the arroyo which did considerable damage to this Avenue and the President
requested that the City Engineer look into this matter and report to the Board.
The Masonia Lodge asked permission to remove a house from Cajon St, on Lot 12 , Elk
Elk C, of Sub Blk 28,along Olive Avenue to Nordina Street, which was granted under the
rules .
The Park committee reported that the roadway in Library Park should be oiled
whenever any oiling was being done in the city. The. City Engineer suggested that
rock screenings be used and he was instructed to 'put some screenings on the road and
roll them down as an experiment.
The President stated thats he had received ten tickets to the High School graduation)
exercises for distribution among the Board whereupon a vote of thanks was passed to
the Redlands High School Board for the same. •
It was stated that it might be advantageous at some time should each member of the
•• Board of Trustees be appointed special police without pay,whereupon the following reso-
lution was passed:—
Ordered:— That H. P. D. Kingsbury, Thomas Carroll,Peter Arth, R. ,II. Cheesman,gnd
J. J. Prendergast, be and hereby are appointed special policeman without pay.
Whereupon each member of the Board were sworn in as special policemen without pay.
A Resolution was adopted instructing the City Engineer to submit plans, speci—
fications and profiles for macadam work on Cajon Street, from the end of the present
paving- on said street to a point near Fountain Avenue whereupon the City Engineer
presented the plans, specifications and profiles for the work above mentioned and a
resolution was then adopted approving the said plans, specifications and profiles,
together with an estimate of the Engineer upon the same . •
Resolution ordering the work done, No. 270, was then adopted, declaring that the
public interest and convenience required and the Boardaof. Trustees orders the work to
be done as set forth in said resolution, and also directing the clerk to publish a
notice for sealed proposals and bids for doing said work.
The bills audited by the Finance committee were approved by the Board and ordered
paid,being warrants # 20664 to 20751 both inclusive .
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, Cal., July 1st, 1908.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present,Trustees Prendergast, Carroll .
Cheesman, Arth with FresideftI:Bing'sbury in the chair. Also present,City Attorney,
Engineer and Street Superintendent, Marshal and Clerk.
• The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from H. 0. Jones dgted July lst, stating that he ,had
completed the contract on Church Street from Citrus Avenue to Colton Av,enue,and desired
that the Street Supt be instructed to issue a warrant for the same . On motion the St
Supt was instructed to prepare and issue the warrant providing the City Attorney and
Engineer first agree with him to receive a settlement for rock due the city.
An invitation was received from the City of Ontario to spend Suly 4th as the
guests of that city et their celebration, and the Clerk was instructed to reply noting
the receipt of the invitation.
A communication was received from the Western Union Telegraph Company referring
to the regulations required by the city in rebuilding their line to Redlands Junction
and the matter was referred to the Street Supt.
• The Building Inspector presented his monthly report for June which was ordered
on file.
2729. The petition 'of J. E. Hollett asking that the trees on Vine Street be trimmed
and 2730, J. A. Stone. et ala for removing trees on Clifton Avenue, were both granted
according to the recommendation of the Tree Commissioners.
2731.. A petition signed by Mrs. E. H. Spoor and H. M. Haskell asking the Board to :
permit them to maintain and keep in repair at their_own expense a sewer line on Pearl
avenue, was read and granted.
2732 . A petition signed by Isaac Jones for permission to lay a ,pipe line on High-
land Avenue was granted subject to any further order of the Board requiring the same
to be removed, and also the work to be done under the supervision of the Street Supt.
2733. A petition signed by C . A. Sanborn et ala asking the Board to do certain
• street work on Palm Avenue,from Center Street to San Mateo Street, the petitioners
agreeing to pay 75 $ of the cost of same, was referred to the street superintendent.
It was stated in general terms that the sum of $2500.- would be set over hereafter
every month for the street department and for the entire expense of the street work,
and the street department should come within that sum and therefore that all petitions
asking for street work to be done be referred to the street superintendent who might
o the work that in his judgment was necessary, providing that the same in connection
with all his street work did not exceed the amount above mentioned set over for that
purpose.
2734.- A petition signed by M. Radke et als for improvements on East Pioneer ani
Judson street was referred to the street Superintendent.
The next matter considered was the opening of bids for the macadam work on Cajon
• St from the end of the present work on Fountain Avenue and the following bids were
received;- one from E. Frenzell offering to do the oiling portion at $.0l46 per sq
t,and accompanying said bid. was a certified check in the sum of $50.- ;- also a bid
offering to do the macadam work on said street for the sum of $ .0685 per se . ft and
accompanying the same was a certified check in the , sum of $150.-;- also a bid from
the Highway Construction Company offering to do the macadam work on said street at
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$ .078 per sq. ft and accompanying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $250.-
also agreeing to do the oil work on said portion of street at $ .0125 per sq ' ft. and
accompanying said bid was a certified check in the sum of $100.-, whereupon the follow-
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ng resolution of award of contract No. 270 was duly passed, declaring that the Board of
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Trustees in open session on July 1st, 1908, opened, examined and publicly declared
all sealed proposals and bids offered for the above described work, and hereby awards
the contract for said work to Ernest Frenzell at the price named in his proposal on file
namely, $.0685 for macadam and $.0146 for oiling,both per sq ft.
- The President then called for the ordinance previously introduced relating to ceme-
teries. The one introduced by himself at the last meeting entitled, " An ordinance
of the City of Redlands relating to the territory in which cemeteries may be established"
was withdrawn. The President stated that he wished an ordinance passed which would
include the whole city excepting the present cemetery grounds. Whereupon the ordinance
previously introduced entitled, " An ordinance limiting the district for establishing
cemeteries within the City of Redlands, Cal. , " was taken up and Section 1 thereof was
amended by striking out the second paragraph in said section commencing with the word
"beginning and ending with the word" beginning", and inserting in lieu thereof the
following words :- Beginning at the Northeast corner of the city limits of said city,
thence running west to the northwest corner of said city; thence south along the west
boundary line of said city to the southwest corner of Lot 16, of the Subdivision of the
N E 1/4 of Section 4, T. 2 3, R 3 W, S. B. B. M. , according to a map thereof in the
office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County; thence running east to the south-.
east corner of Block 14 of Redlands Heights Map No. 12; thence extending in a north..
westerly direction along the easterly line of Serpentine Drive to the southerly line of
Crescent Avenue; thence extending along the southerly line of Crescent Avenue to San
Jacinto street; thence southeasterly along the westerly line of San Jacinto street to
the most northerly corner of Lot one (1 ) of Block 43, of Map No. 9,. Redlands Heights ;
thence in a southeasterly direction to the northeasterly corner of Lot 2 in said Blot*l
43; thence in a southeasterly direction along the easterly line of said lot 2, °ontine
uing along the easterly line of Lot 4 in said Block 43 to the most easterly corner of
said Lot 4; thence south to the south boundary line of the city; thence east along the
south boundary line of said city to the southeast corner thereof; thence north to the
place of beginning." On motion the said ordinance as amended was then adopted.
Trustees, Prendergast, Cheesman, Carroll, Arth and President Kingsbury voting aye.
Noes :- None . Whereupon the President signed the same and it was ordered to print.
The plumbing ordinance, and the ordinance relating to the installation of electric
wiring, and also the ordinance relating to druggist bdsiness license, were all laid
over for further action.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled, " relating to nuisances in public
parka" was taken up and passed by the following vote :- Ayes, Trustees Prendergast,
Cheesman, Carroll, Arth and. President Kingsbury. Noes, None. •
The clerk referred to the necessity of extra care in the use of water on July 4th
and on motion he was instructed to publish a notice to water users requesting them not
Ito use water for irrigation or sprinkling purposes on July 3rd and to be careful in
the use of fire crackers around persons or teams.
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The clerk stated that there was $40.— in the Health Fund and° it was desirable to
transfer that amount to the General Fund, and it was so ordered.
Trustee Carroll inquired as to reports from the City Recorder, and the Clerk
was instructed to notify him to furnish quarterly reports.
• C . H. Hammond referred to the condition of the walls of the storm water ditcg
on East State Street and the matter was referred to the City Engineer with power to act .
The Secretary of the Board of Health- read his semi—annual report which was
listened to with interest and on motion it Was ordered placed on file in the clerk's
office. Next was considered
Next was considered the matter of bids for street sweepings,and the following were
received:— One from E. G. Pratt offering to take the same at $.02 cents per cu
ft end agreeing to deliver and spread the same upon such public places situated with—
in one mile of the Y. M. 0. A. building, free of charge as the city might require:—
one from C. C. Chevalier offering $ .026 per cu. ft . ; one from I. E . Mills, offering
$ .0242 per au. ft; one from J. McIntosh presented at the last meeting,offering $.02 _
per cu. ft. On motion the bid of E. G. Pratt was accepted at the price and
under the conditions named in his bid, and it was ordered that a. contract be entered
into therefore for a term of two years from July 1st, 1908.
A communication from the city of Wilmington relative to the harbor improvements
was read and laid upon the table insomuch that action had been taken by the U. S. Gov—
ernment.
The matter of macadam work on Church street to be required of the Redlands and
Yucaipe St. Ry Co was referred to the street supt with power to act.
The street committee asked for further time in the matter of the improvements
on Clay Street, and in the matter of sewers on Stuart Avenue, it was understood that
the property owners had enetered into a private contract to have the same done and
the/0treet superintendent was instructed to grant a permit for laying the same.
The Park committee reported progress in the matters referred to them.
• The Board then proceeded to take up new work and adopted a resolution requiring
the engineer to submit plans, profiles and specifications for improvetents of Palm
Avenue from the west curb line of Cajon street to the eastern line of Center St.,
whereupon the engineer presented the same as proposed by said resolution No. 271 with
an estimate for the cost of the same and thereupon the Board adopted and approved
the said plans, profiles and specifications and. estimate of the cost of said work and
ordered the same filed.
The Board then passed a resolution ordering the work done No. 271 declaring it
to be required by the public interests and convenience that certain macadam work be
done on Palm Avenue, and directing the clerk to publish a notice inviting sealed prop
posals for bids for doing said work and other matters as set forth in said resolution:
The President stated that it was desired to enlarge the Tree Commission to five
• members, keeping three mea on the Board and appointing two women, and on
motion the President was authorized to appoint theother members making the Tree Com—
mission consist of five members.
Trustee Cheesman referred to the rock crusher end recommended that Engineer
Nethaway_be put in on full time until further notice and also reported that he had
sold the air compressor_for $175.00,and recommended that the check for
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the same be received and the clerk instructed to deposit it to the credit of the
General Fund. All of said recommendations were adopted and ordered carried out.
The Board then discussed the matter of disposing of weeds and cleaning up of
vacant lots in the city and it was understood that the street superintendent and City,
Engineer would publish the required notice in accordance with Section 27, of Article 3
lot Ordinance No. 430, referring to this matter.
A statement was received showing the amount of rock sold to Ernest Frenzel'
for the month of June 1908 amounting to $ 467 .50, the same being signed by Ernest Fret
tell and checked by the city engineer Hinckley, and it was ordered on file in the
City Clerk's. Office.
The bills as audited by the Finance committee were ordered paid out of the funds to
which they belong including salaries, being warrants number 20752 to 20871 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned. / / /
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Redlands, Cal. , July 15, 1908 .
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present Trustees Prendergast,
Carroll, Cheesman, Arth, with President Kingsbury in theChair. Also present City At-
torney, Engineer, and Street Superintendent,Marshal and Clerk.
The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
Z73.5- A Petition signed by pan. Johnson applyingfr position as Janitor ofCity Of-
fices was received and ordered filed.
1734 - Two Petitions signed by Anna H. Johnson,-7one asking for permission to re-
move a certain tree and the other for change3of route in moving a bungalow were read
and on motion granted under the Rules.
27.? ? A Petition signed by E. D. B. Newton, askingpermission to remove a tree on
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JL. Colton Avenue was granted under the recommendation of the Tree Commission.
An ordinance entitled— " An ordinance of the City of Redlands relativeto
Irrigation Water" was introduced by Trustee Prendergast and laid over for future ac-
tion.
Mr. J. S. Crosley appeared before the Board on behalf of property owners on
East State Street and asked the Board to order in macadam work Rill width of the
Street from 7th Street to Church Street. It wasunderstood that this work would be
done under the Vrooman Act and proper credit will be given the property owners from
the bond fund as far as it applies to the width of work proposed under the Bond hall.
This brought up the necessity of requiring connections for sewer and water
before the Street work was commenced, and on motion the Marshal was instructed to no-
tify residents on East and West State Street to connect with the sewer and it was un-
derstood that by proper notification being given to the Domestic Water Company that •
the water connections would also be made by them.
On motion the Street Superintendent was empowered to put in laterals for
sewer on East art West State Street where the proposed macadam work is to be done in
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case of non-residents where proper notice could not be served, And in aunh case a
charge of $10.00 should be made far such connection with the sewer carried as far as
the curb line,- together with 8% interest on the said amount from the time of such
payment until such time as the property owner might desire to connect with such lat-
• eral and no permit should be issued fa• such connection, nor any connection, with
the sewer to such Lot until the said amount was paid to theCity Street Superintendent
together with interest thereon as hereinbefore stated. It being understood that such
work should be entered in a book kept for that purpose by the Street Superintendent,
showing that the connection was made, the date, the Lot, Block and Tract forwhich it
was intended and also showing in such manner as the Street Superintendent might elect
to what point on the sidewalk line such lateral was laid, and when any such cornice-
tion was aPPlie4 fa by the property owner and the proper amount paid therefor, the
_greet Superintendent was instructed to issue the necessary permit andtc account for
said money the same as other moneys collected by him.
Mr. C . H . Hammond appeared in reference to theenlargement of storm water
water ditch on East State Street near 9th before the macadam work was done. Re-
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ferred to City Engineer.
Mr. Stewart appeared before the Board regarding the construction of the road
leading past the rock crusher _grounds to Highlands. Referred to Rock Crusher Commit-
tee.
Mr. Douglas asked if1the grade was establishd on East Highland Avenue and
on motion of Trustee Cheesman he was given an extension of time in which to place
curbs and gutters ordered in before the 20th instant on said Avenue until the City_
:ineer could investigate the circumstances.
D. B . Alderson reported that he had a pipe line across Church Street which
had been laid for 24 years and had been taken away by the City Contractor in the im-
provement of Church Street; that it cost him $46.5_ to replace said pipe line and ask-
ed the City to re-pay him the same. He was instructed to file a bill for the said
• amount which should be referred to the City Attorney for a report.
T . T . Smith, Secretary of the Tree Commission, made a written repottregard-
ing the work recommended to be done, which was ordered filadin the Clerk's Office and
it 'was understood that the Clerk wogld notify the Commission to again report to the
Board such Streets or portions of Streets as thgywould recommend to be taken up under
the Tree Act.
The City Recorder presented a report covering from January let to June 30th,
which, together with the Clerk and Treasurer's Quarterly Report, were referred to the
Finance Committee.
The A. K. Smiley Public Library Trustees made a written report covering the
same
last year's work wtuich was referred to Trustee Prendergast,- after whieh0should be
Filed in the City Clerk's Office. The Presidnt stated that a vacancy occurred on the
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Board of Library Trustees owing to the death of Mr. Chas. Partridge and it being with-
in the powers of the President of the Board he appointed Mr. L. Worthington Green as
a Member of the Board of Trustees of the A. K. Smiley Public Library to fill the va-
canclr above referred to .
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The next matter considered was bids for the construction of macadam work on
Palm Avenue under the .notice calling for bids, and the following were received:--
One from the Highway Construction Company offering to do the macadam per sq
ft . -- $.0785; and for grading and oiling per sq . ft. - - $.0139; and for culverts •
per ott. ft. -- $.62. And accompanying said bid was a certified clack in thesum of
$600.00 made out in regular form, payable to the President of the Board of Trustees.
Also bid from `Ernest Prenzell offering to do said w or k at the following
rates:— For paving $.0695 per sq. ft .
For oiling --- $.0152 " "
For Culverts ----- $527.00.
And accompanying said bid was a certified check made in regular form paya-
ble to the President of the Board of Trustees in the sum of $600.00.
These bide were referred to the City Engineer who reported that Cr. Fren-
zel' was the lowest bidder, whereupon, a resolution of award of contract was unani-
mously passed by the Board of Trustees, declaringthat theBoard of Trustees in open
session on the 15th day of July, 1908, opened, examinedand publicly declared all
sealed proposals or bids for the work proposed to be done under Resolution No. 271
and hereby awards the contract for said work to Ernest Frenzel' at theprice aped -
fled in his proposal on file for said work to-wit:- - $.0695 per sq. ft. for macadam,
$0152 per sq. ft. for oiling, and $527.00 for culverts.
The Petition previously presented asking for the improvement of Clay Street
was referred to the City Engineer to see if he could include it in theapportionment
given him monthly for hie Department.
The Street Superintendent reported that Palm Avenue from Center Street West
was to be improved and he was proceeding with the work as fast as possible, but re-
ported unfavorably upon the improving of Pioneer Street insomuch as there were not
enough residents on the Street to justify the necessary expense . Also reported that
the flumes on the Zanja have been completed, and further that nothing could be done •
at present towards the improvement of Daisy Avenue as petitioned for by B . T. Baler,
et al, at a previous meeting. He also reported that the Park Addition wasreceiving
attention and would be cleaned up,- all or ehich reports werereceived and accepted.
The President referred to the crossing of thesouthern Pacific on Orange St.
and Trustee Arth referred to the fact that the Traction Company had not completed
their macadam work on Orange Street according to repeatd orders of this Board so to
do,- whereupon the following resolution was unanimously passed by the Board:---
" RESOLVED,- That the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company be, and it is,
hereby ordered to macadamize its roadbed upon Orange Street North of Union Avenue,
and to asphalt its roadbed upon Orange Street North of the present asphalt pave-
ment thereon and extending the same to the point where its switch or double track
unites with the main track of its roadbed. Such work to be, done within 20,days from. S
notice of this resolution. The Clerk shall serve notice of this resolution upon said
Company."
The President presented a request from parties interested that Clark St. be
oiled from Fourth to Eureka. Referred to Street Committee.
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The Plumbing Ordinance previously presented was laid over until the next
meeting and the Wiring Ordinance was read and submitted to the City Attorney for a
report at the next meeting.
• • The next matter considered was that of appointing a City Veterinary and on
motion pr. Wm. E . Phelps was appointed City Veterinary under the Ordinance governing.
Secretary T. T . Smith of the Tree Commission presenteda written repcmt re-
commending, among other things, that, the property owners on the different Streets
form themselves into Associations to consider and plan for the improvement of their
several Streets and other matters,- which report was received and ordered on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
The President suggested that the Clerk request the Tree Commissioners to no-
tify the Board of such Streets and portions of Streets as needed tree trimming and
call their attention to the synopsis of the Tree Act and as to their powers under the
same, and ask them to report to the Board upon these matters. Also to include any
lots where it was necessary to eradicate weeds, and have the same ready at the next
• regular meeting of the Board of-Trustees.
The Building & Wiring Inspector made a report of the last month's business
which was read and ordered filed.
Mr. Walter Lynn appeared before the Board and protested against the require-
ment of curbs and gutters on Pearl Avenue, stating that the• same were unnecessary as
it was at the end of the Street, and on motion he was granted an ektension of time
until the Street Superintendent might investigate and repottto the Board.
Referring to the crossing of the southern Pacific on Orange Street where the
pavement had been removed the Clerk was instructed to notify them to re pave their
crossing to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent.
The President called attention to the condition of the corner of Orange &
Colton Avenue,- not only as to the pavement, and condition of the road-way, but also
to the excessive number of poles erected in front of the Opera Building. The Street
Commission and City Engineer were instructed to bring in theirecommendations regarding
this matter.
Trustee Prendergast, Chairman of the Finance Committee, brought up thebill
of the Citrograph for job work done for the Wiring Inspector and asked the action u
t1.1,Q
of the Board upon the same. After some discussion the bill was ordered paid, with
instructions to the Wiring. Inspector to keep down his bills to the lowest point pos-
sible in the future.
The President referred to the necessity of a new Charter for the City of
Redlands and recommended that the Board of Trade be taken into counsel with the Board
of Trustees and the recommendation was accepted and agreed upon so to do.
The Board then went into Executive Session and after discussing a great many
• items of interest the Board adjourned.
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.Redlands, Cal. , July 29, 1908, 7 :30 P. M.
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees called by the President of the
Board,— written notice of which had been given at leastthree hours beforeple time
of meeting. Present Trustees Arth, Carroll, Cheesman,Pren$ergast. & Kingsbury. •
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a -Two Petitions were presented,— one from the Board of Trade,— and the other
from the Merchants & Manufacturers Association, asking the Board to call an election-
for the purpoRP of electing a Board of Fifteen Freeholders to prepare and propose a
Charter for the Government of our City, and that the same be submitted to the qualr
ified electors at a special election.
Both Petitions were received and granted, and on motion the following
resolution was adopted:---
Resolution Calling A Special Election to be held September loth,1908, to
Elect a Board of Fifteen Freeholders.
RESOLVED,— By the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, as follows, to—I
wit :— ' r•
First:— That a special election in and for said City be, and the same is,
hereby called to be held therein on the loth day of September, 1908, for the purpose.
of electing a Board of Fifteen Freeholders who shall havebeen for atleast five
Years qualified electors of said City, to prepare and propose .a Charter for said
City_, as provided for in and by the Constitution of the State of California.
Second:— That for the purpose of said sje tial election the present munici-
pal election precincts as the same now exist in said City shall be, and are hereby,
consolidated into four precincts as follows, to—wit: Said election precincts numbered
one and ten shall constitute the consolidated municipal election precinct number One ;
said election precincts numbered two and three -as now existing shall constitute the
consolidated municipal precinct number Two; said election precincts numbered four,
—five and six as now existing shall constitute the consolidated municipal prectnct •
number Three, and said election precincts numbered seven, eight and nine as now ex—
isting shall constitute the consolidated municipal election precinct number Four for
the purposes of this special election.
Third:— That the Board of eleotion officers for each of said precincts
and the polling placesfor such election in suoh precincts are hereby appointed and
established as follows, to—wit :
Election Precinct Number One.
Inspector: J. w. Gore,
Judge : F. H. Clock,
Clerk: B . G. Burdick,
Ballot Clerk: Chas. Raught,
Polling Place at— B. G. Burdick's Barn. •
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Election Precinct Number Two.
Inspector: W. J. Withers,
Judge : F. W. Smith,
• Clerk: W. T. Rogers,
Ballot Clerk : W. F. Nolan,
Tolling Place at - Deming Music Store.
Election Precinct Number Three.
Inspector: D. W. Sargent,
Judge : Fred Kohlman,
Clerk: J . Henry Reynolds,
Ballot Clerk: Thos . T . Smith,
Polling Place at- Y.M.C.A. Building.
Election Precinct Number Four.
Inspector : A. E. Allen,
• Judge : R. J. Philippi,
Clerk: 0. E. Gaertner,
Ballot Clerk: E. S. Foote,
Polling Place at- E. S. Foote 's Barn.
Fourth:- That the polls shall be opened at six o'clock on the morning of
the day of such election and shall be kept open until six o'clock in the afternoon
of the game day when the polls shall be s1osed.
Fifth:- At said election the officers of such election shall canvass the
votes given and oast at said election and shall make and deliver returns thereof to
said Board of Trustees and said Board shall meet and canvass said returns when re-
ceived and declare the result thereof on the fret Wednesday after such election at
two o 'clock P. M. of that day.
• Sixth:- The City Clerk shall cause a sufficient number of ballots to be
prepared, and printed as required by law and furnished for the use of voters at such
election.
Seventh :- This resolution and the publication thereof shall constitute the
notice of said election and the same shall be published once a dayfor at leastten
days in the Redlands Daily Facts , a newspaper printed and published in said City,
and no other notice of such election need be given, and the said Clerk is hereby dir
rected to cause such publication to be made .
Attest: President of the Board of Trustees of the City of
Redlands.
City Clerk.
• On motion, it.-was. ordered,1ttat .a..mass irpting be called at the Y. M. C. A.Auditoriuol
for the consideration of the 'proposition of a city charter and if favorable,to proceed
with the nomination of a Board of Freeholders to prepare a charter for the City of
Redlands ,
On motion the meeting adjourned. Or
G _ c' _�a/
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Redlands, California, August 5th, 1908 .
A regular meeting of the Board with Trustees Carroll, Cheesman, endcPrendergast
present, with President Kingsbury in the chair. Absent Trustee Arth who was out of
thee.city.
The minutes of the last regular meeting and also of the special meeting held on •
July 29th were both reed and approved.
The City Veterinarian, Dr. Phelps appeared before the Board in regard to abating
a nuisance at No. 25 Washington street. The records showed that three property owner
in that neighborhood had paid $ 14.60 for a sewer assessment,and had received no belle=
fits therefrom, neither could they connect with the sewer after having paid the
; assessments . After some 'discussion it was ordered that the city would refund to the
three lot owners who found themselves in this condition the sum of•$11.60 per lot,
providing they first put in a sewer at their own expense to which they could make a
sewer connection.
A bill was presented by the Highway Construction Company for $58.99 in payment
of the assessment of the Alvarado Street work against the fire hall lot in the Residence
Tract. The clerk was instructed to draw a warrant on the General Fund for the said •
amount.
A communication was received from "Venice of America" addressed to the Mayor and
City Council, desiring the city to maintain an exposition of our products, and the
same was referred to the Board of Trade.
A communication was received from the Southern Pacific R. R. Co. regarding their
crossing on Orange street, stating that it was the an Bernardino Valley TraetiPn 00
who took out the paving,and to them the city should address themselves for the restore-
tion of the same. On motion the clerk was instructed to reply to the• San Bernardino
Valley Traction Co calling their attention to the contents of the letter from the
Southern Pacific R. R. Co.
A communication was read from Dr. Wheat, Seely of the Board of Health regarding the
(state of the contagious diseases in this city and the _satisfactory manner in which th9Y •
had been handled. That portion recommending the payment of an expert bacteriologist
was already covered by the understanding that Dr. Taltavall would do such work at an
;agreed price of $1.50 per test.
2741. A petition signed by A. Gregory et ala asking the Board to order in a sewer
in Sylveria Street,was received, and on account of engineering difficulties was referred
+to the Engineer to confer with the petitioners in regard to the outlet of such sewer.
2742. A petition signed by Sidney Hockridge, and also one ( 2743. )signed by W.P.
ftriffiths,asking for the removal of trees , both having received the sanction of the
;Tree Comnissioners,were on motion granted.
2744. Secy. T . T. Smith also stated that he had .a.:petition. fromi.,theLEdison..Electric
1Co for certain tree trimming on Cedar Avenue which had also been favorably acted upon
jby the Tree Commissioners and on motion said petition was likewise granted. •
Mr. W. J. Davenport was present in response to a request of this Board for a
!report on Sylvan Boulevard and stated briefly regarding the condition of the roadway
and that it was impossible to proceed further with the improvement and therefore re-
ferred the matter back to the Board of Trustees,stating that the parties living along
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the upper end' of the road were in dispute, whereupon Mr. Davenport was requested to
inform the people along the Boulevard that at the next meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees this matter would be taken up for action and at that time the people would have
a chance to be heard.
• The ordinance relative to plumbing was taken up, amended and laid over for future
action .
The ordinance introduced at the last meeting entitled, " An ordinance of the city
of Redlands relative to irrigation water",was taken up, read and amended as follows :-
In the second line thereof after the word, "orate- " the following wordswere inserted,
"except from lawns" : in the third line thereof,after the word, "any" ,the words, "cement,
or asphalt", and as so amended the ordinance was passed, Trustees Carroll,Cheesman,
Prendergast,and President Kingsbury all voting in favor of the same.
Mr. I . H. Dysinger made a verbal petition asking the Board to rescind their order
requiring curbs and gutters on the northeast corner of Norwood street and Olive Ave.
It was finally decided by the Board that all of these orders previously given,the same
should be carried out to the letter.
• The quarterly reports of the clerk and Treasurer were returned by the Finance
committee and referred back to the Board,which•mSurn were referred by the Board to
the Auditor and it was understood that hereafter all such reports should be referred
to the Auditor.
Trustee Prendergast referred to the report of the A. K. Smiley \\Library Trustees
and stated that it was a very satisfactory report and complimented the manner in which
the Library Trustees were conducting affairs . The report was then ordered filed in
the City Clerk's office.
The -report of the Building .and Electric wiring inspectors showing the amount of
business done during the month of July were-read. arid. ordered filed.
The city engineer reported inthe matters referred to him, first :- that the
storm water ditch on East State street might possibly be improved but the expense would
• be so great that he had no recommendation to make. ;- that on East Highland Avenue
where curbs and gutters had been ordered in ,that more time be given Mr.Winston and
Mr. Dou:las, insomuch that the street had not yet been graded;- that on Clay street,
progress was being made with the petition:- that regarding the curbs andgutters on
Pearl Avenue,he recommended that theyube nottput in at present in front of the Lynn
lots, but the lot below the Lynn property should be so 'improved,but in accordance with
the previous ruling of the Board it was decided that all of the improvements ordered in
on all streets should stand,and accordingly it was understood that Mr. Lynn should
put in the curb and gutter in front of his lots.
The rock crusher committee asked for more time on the matters referred to them,
which was granted.
The street committee reported favorable upon oiling Clark street between Fourth
• and Eureka streets and the street superintendent was ordered to make the improvement .
The Engineer and street committee asked for more time in the matter of poles,
pavement and roadway at the corner of Orange street and Colton Avenue,which was
granted.
The Board then proceeded to the consideration of better fire protection. Trustee
Prendergast stated that in consultation with a committee from the Board of Trade it
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was decided that about twenty-seven additional fire hydrants were neededin the town
and that possibly the property owners would pay a portion of the expense; that the pest
would be about 35.- per hydrant when placed and if the property owners paid one-half
it would leave a balance to be paid by the city of about 1500.- This matter was
considered so important that it was referred to the fire committee with power to act. •
The clerk reported that the sum of $2.25 had been received from the sale of old fire
hose by the fire chief, and on motion he was instructed to deposit the same in the
general fund.
The fire committee reported that the hook and ladder truck was in poor condition
and recommended that it be disposed of at almost any figure obtainable. No action
taken.
The next matter considered was that of permitting over 150 gallons of petroleum or
oil in the fire limits in tanks underground,and it was understood that the fire com-
mittee would take this matter up with the fire underwriters to report to the Board at
he next meetin&.
Trustee Carroll introduced an ordinance entitled, " An ordinance of the City of Red-
.ands amending subdivision one of Section 47 of Ordinance No. 430." which was laid over •
under the rules .
A discussion of street improvements thenfollowed and the following resolution)
was adopted:- Resolved that the City Engineer be and he hereby is instructed to make
plans, specifications,etc. , for the following street work, :- East State Street, West
1tS ate street, Seventh street and West Colton Avenue ., all as contemplated by resolu-
tion of intention # 272, whereupon the Engineer presented the plans specifications,
profile and cross-sections for said improvements together with his estimate of the
cost of the same , and the Board then passed a resolution adopting said plans, profile
_pecifications, and cross-sections as prepared by the Engineer under proposed resolu-
tion of intention No . 272 . The Board theb passed resolution No. 272 declaring `.
that the public convenience and interest required andtthat it was the intention of the
Board of Trustees to do said work on the streets above mentioned and other matters •
and things as set forth in said resolution of intention.
The City Attorney reported unfavorably upon the bill presented by D. B. Alverson
for re-payment of the cost of the pipe removed by the contractor doing the macadam
work on Church street, whereupon the payment of the bill was refused.
The chairman of the Finance committee stated that the Highway Construction Co
Thad presented a statement acknowledging their indebtedness to the city in the sum of
1 $1315.06, regarding the settlement for rock with the city on old contracts before the
present administration. On motion the matter of adjusting this account was referred to
1the City Attorney and Engineer with power to act, providing they arrived at a satis-
factory_ adjustment .
The clerk asked for and received a order directing him to deposit the "Certi-
Ificates of Deposit" deposited with him as cash bonds by the g stores to whom permits •
I had been granted in accordance with the ordinance governing,_.n a deposit box of the
Savings Bank of Redlands.
The salaries of the city officials, and all bills approved by the Finance . r
( committee were ordered paid out of the funds to which they belong_being warrante No.
' 20964 to 21077,both inclusive.
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A communita_tion was received from the San Bernardino Valley Traction Corel to
macadamizing Orange St, north of Union Ave and near Casa Loma Hotel; also one from
H. C. Chase. Expert Accountant. of koa Angeles; and a statement from the Fire Dept
of Redlands regarding a fire at 15 Eureka Street, all of which were ordered filed.
• On motion the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. , August 17, 1908, 5:15 P. M.
A Special Meeting of the Board or Trustees called by the President for the pur-
pose of passing a Resolution ordering work to be done, #272, due notice of which -
.ing, had been given at least three hours previous to the time . Present Carroll, Pren4
dergast and President Kingsbury..
Resolution ordering work to be done #272, declaring thatthe Board of Trustees
• of the City of Redlands deem it to be required by the public interest and conven-
ience, and hereby orders that the Street work on West Colton Avenue from the asphalt
paving on Orange Street to the petrolithic pavement on Texas Street be macadamized,--
and other mattersand things as set forth in said Resolution.
On motion the meeting adjourned..
City Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. , August 19th, 1908 .
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present Arth, Carroll, Prendergast
and President Kingsbury,- absent Trustee Cheesman who was out of the City.
A Communication was received from Ernest Frenzell, stating that he hadecompleted
• the 5th and 6th Streets and Stuart Avenue pieces of macadam work, and also the sewer
on Stuart Avenue, and w ished to have the work accepted. On motion it was ordered
that when said work was acceptable to the City Engineer and Street Superintendent
that a warrant be issued as contemplated under the rules governing,.
A Communication was received from the Venice of America which was referred to
the City Attorney.
And also a communication from the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company, stat-
ing that they would proceed at once with the repair of Streets with asphaltum not
i:1y- on Cajon Street, but at the crossing of the Southern Pacific Railroad on Orange,
Street . The communication was ordered filed.
0274(5-Two Petitions for permission to trim certain trees were received,- one signed
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by ¢ . B . Saunders and the other by the Home Telephone Company. Both having re-
• ceived the favorable report of the Tree Commissioners, were on motion granted.
On motion the Resolution calling. a Special Election to be held September 10th,
1908. to elect a Board of Fifteen ( 15) Freeholders passed at a Special Meeting held
on July 29, _ 1908,, was rescinded.
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A Rent wasreceive d Mem the Tree Commissioners which was read by the President
and referred to the City Attorney with power to act.
This being the time for considering the Sylvan Boulevard improvements , a large .
number of citizens were present and addressed the Board.
Two Communications were received,- one signed by W. S. McClaren and the other by
G. W. Higby,regarding this matter and after a very full discussion the whole matter
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was referred to the City Engineer for a report giving the approximate minimum cost
of confining the water of Mill Creek Zanja and placing the road in proper shape for
travel.
The City Engineer asked for more time to report regarding the sewer on Sylveria
Street, and the fire Committee also asked for further time regarding the storing of
oil within fire limits .
The matter of improving Orange Street in front of the Opera House was referred
to the Street Committee and the City Engineer with power to act.
The Fire Department requested that a portion of the floor in the Fire Hall be •
laid in asphalt. Referred to the Fire Committee with power to act.
The City Attorney re_ ported that the Highway Construction Company had agreed to
settle with the City for the full amount claimed,- $1548.62, and that the Clerk
would be presented with a check for said amount within a day or so. The report was
accepted and was considered very satisfactory.
The president called attention to the condition of the pepuer trees on Terrace
and also on Brookside Avenue as same had no water and consequently were suffering .
Referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee to recommend. some means for Ir-
rigatingsame .
The next matter considered was the report of the Board as a whole in connection
with the City Engineer and Street Superintendent to whom had been referred the matter
of Storm Water Ditches throughout the City and the best Sof disposing of waste •
water at various points where damage was being done . It was the sense of the Board
that certain localities should beprovided for by formation of districts for as-
sessment to my the same, and it was understood that the Board would proceed at once
with the Garden Street improvement and that the City Engineer would bring in the
proper plans and maps showing the district to be included for such assessment and
improvement.
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Santa Fe Railroad to put in a crossing at
Texas Street.
The plumbing and electric wiring ordinances were discussed and laid over for fu-
ture action.
On motion the following order was passed:- *That curbs and gutters be, and here-
by are , ordered in on Monterey Street on the Westerly side of Lot lit Block 16, of •
the Residence Plat of Redlands, and in case said work be not completed within 60 davg
from and after this date the Board will proceed to order the work done under the
Vrooman Act .
The President called attention to the unnecessary number of poles on Orange St.
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at the intersection of Colton Avenue and tie matter was referred to the Tree commit-
tee. and the City Engineer to see if some plan could be devised by attaching arms.to
• the Qpera Building or in some way to lessen the number of poles at that point.
Next was considered the matter of purchasing a motorcycle for the use of the
City Engineer and.. $treet .SupertntencPnt in overseeing his work about the City and
the President expressed himself in favor of purchasing_ the sameand on motion it
was ordered that the matter be referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer
with power to act.
The bills approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands Cal. , September, 2, 1906 .
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present Arth, Carroll, Cheesman,
Prendergast and Presi4dent Kingsbury, also present City Attorney, Engineer and Marshal.
• The Minutes of the Special Meeting held August 17, 1908, at 5 :15 P, M., also
those of the regular meeting held August 19th, 1908. were both read and approved.
A Communication of the Long Beach Festival of the Sea Association inviting the
_fly Trustees and Officials to attend their first festival held September 1st to 5th,
inclusive was read and a vote of thanks ordered and communication filed.
Also Communication of the Pacific Coast Association of fire Chiefs was received
and laid on the table.
Aldo one from the Santa Fe R. R. Company in the matter of improving Street cross-�
ing. was read and filed.
A report was made that the Santa. Fe people thought of using macadam at their
crossing instead of plank, which was referred to the Engineer and Street Superintendent
with power to act.
Also had a Communication from the Southern Pacific Company regarding the matter
of Street crossings . Ordered filed.
In reply to a communication from the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Mrs .
Mary Lynde Craig was appointed dflagate to said Congress to represent, the City of Red-
lands and the Clerk was instructed to notify said Congress to this effect.
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.2/971he petition of Jos. S. Charves for permission to remove building located on por-
t tion of Cypress & Sunnyside Avenues was referred to the Tree Commission and Engineer
with power to Act .
Avi? Four petitions for trimming trees. namely,- Redlands Central R. R. Company,
2School Board of Trustees, S.B.V. Traction Company, J. M. Messenger;- all of which being
favorably_ acted upon by the Tree Commission, were on motion granted ,under the rules.
.27f2-H . H . Pettit petitioned for removal of grevilla trees on W. Highland Avenue in
• front of his property, which, being favorably reported by the Tree Commission provid-
ing he set black woods in their place, was on motion also granted under the provis-
ions recommended.
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£/JYA Eatition_ signed by G. Huizing, F . A. Hill, G. S. Thompson and W. W. Allen,
for a sewer on E . Central Avenue between Church Street and Lugonia Park Tract was on
motion granted so far as their frontage on said Avenue extended.
£714/ The Petition of David Carr, et al, for a cement crossing to be placed across alley •
way in Block B, of Sub of Blk 28, Redlands Survey, where same enters Olive Avenue,
was on motion referred to the City Engineet with power toact.
This being the time for opening bids, for Macadam on W. Colton Avenue as per
notice, the following bids were received:
One from Etnest Frenzell offering to do the macadam at $ .0748 per sq. ft . , and
for oiling sides $ .0155 per sq. ft,- accompanying said bid was a certified check in
the sum of $600;- Also a -plg from the Highland Construction Company offering to do
said work at the following rates : macadam per sq. ft . '$ .0754, oiling and grading
tides Per sq . ft. $-.0153,- accompanying said bid was a certified check in regular
form in the sum of $700 . These bids were referred to the City Engineer who reported
'that Mr . Frenzell was the lowest bidder, whereupon, a resolution of award of contract
was .vnanimously P ssed by the Board of Trustees, declaring the Board of Trustees in _•
open session on the 2nd day of September._ 1908, opened, examined and publicly declared
all sealed proposals or bids for the work proposed to be done under resolution #272
and hereby awards the contract for said work to Ernest Frenzell at the price specified
in his proposal on file for said work, to-wit : $ .0748 per sq. ft. for macadam and
$.0155 per sq . ft .for oiling.
lir. W. M. Bristol of A . Highlands appeared before the Board in the matter of
.rubbish being taken from the City and dumped on private ground along Orange Street
just outside the City limits. This Street being a public thoroughfare and much trav-
elled by the Citizens from both the Highlands and the City, it was a disagreeable
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sight, if not a menace to health and the Highland people stood ready to assist the City
of Redlands in abating such nuisance. After discussion the matter was referred to the
City Attorney to confer with the County Supervisors and see if some ordinance could not •
be framed that would do away with this nuisance. The Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
provtditig for the issuance of Plumbing Permits and for the installation and inspection
f Plumbing in the City of Redlands,introduced on June 3rd. 1988was amended as to its
title and in other respects ,and as amended was passed by the unanimous vote of the Board.
An Ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands,fixing the
rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1908°,which was laid over under
the rules.
The City Engineer made a report as to the expense of Sylvan Boulevard, stating
that between Church Street and the Railroad crossing would necessitate a stone wall at
a probable expense of at least $2000 and that the Zanja East from the Railroad needed
straightening and some means should be devised by which to protect the Banks from •
the mating by the water, and that to place the Boulevard in safe condition for travel
would need an exuenditure of not less than 05000. No action taken.
He also asked for further time for report upon Garden Street.
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The Fire Committee asked for further time upon the subject of storing oil in the
City and also reported that the floor in the fire hall had been laid and the Board de-
• cided it a much needed improvement.
The Street Superintendent made a report upon the watering. and care of trees on
Brookside Ave and Pepper Park. That Brookside Avenue would need four hydrants placed
for irrigation and one hydrant for Pepper Park, which would cost 132 for each connec-
tion made by the Domestic Water Company . After some discussion the matter was referred.
to Street Superintendent with power to act with the understanding that the hydrants
be made as few as possible for the needed work.
The Engineer asked for further time to report upon the poles at the Corner of
Colton Avenue & Orange St.
The matter of ordering in curbs and gutters on the North side of W. Crescent
in front of Blk 9, Residence Platt was referred to Engineer to report at next meet-
ing.
• Upon the recommendation of Marshal Wallace, Chas . Cochran was appointed spedial
police to fill vacancies that might occur.
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M. L. Woesner being a watchman for packing houses was appointed policeman without
pay.
Upon the recommendation of Marshal Wallace the salary of Park policeman E_dwarC.
Taylor was on motion placed at $60 per month commencing Sept. 1, 1908.
Deputy City Clerk's salary was on motion placed upon the same scale of wages
as that of the Police.
The reports of the building and plumbing and wiring inspectors were received and
ordered filed.
The salarieg for August and demands Nos . 21141 to 21242 inclusive, were allowed
and ordered paid from the respective fends to which they belong.
• On motion the meeting adjourned.
City . Clerk.
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Redlands, Cal., September 16th, 1908 .
A regular meetirw of the Board of Trustees. Present Trustees Arth, Carroll,) •
Cheesman and Prendergast with President Kingsbury in the Chair.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from Mary Lynde Craig thanking the Board for her
appointment to represent this City at the Trans—Mississippi Commercial Congress ; also
a letter from the Trans—Mississippi Commercial Congress acknowledging the receipt of
the credentials of Mrs . Mary Lynde Craig as a representative from this City. Ordered
027ff-A petition was received from the Edison Electric Company asking'Dermission to
do certain tree trimming. Which petition was granted under the supervision of the
Tree Commission.
027,/ , Also a petition, signed by Andrew Kincaid et als asking for the improvement of
Cliff Drive which was referred to the Street Superintendent.
271/ A petition signed by W. E. Boden asking that Webster Street be graded and
piled from curb to curb and also that a curb and gutter be ordered in front of No .
27 Webster Street was received and referred to the Engineer and Street Superintendent
with rower to not as regards the grading and oiling of Webster Street and as regards
the 4rCder for curb and gutter the following resolution was passed:
Ordered, that a curb and gutter be and hereby is ordered in front of lot No .
12, Block It Columbia Tract, according to the specifications adopted therefor in the
City Engineer's office, and in case said work is not completed within pjxty days from
the date hereof it is ordered that said work will be done under the Vrooman Act .
Resolution ordering work to be done No . 272 was then adopted declaring that -its
was required by public interest and conveniendb that certain street work be done
on East State Street, West State Street, Seventh Street and West Colton Altenuet ani
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other matters and things as therein set forth.
The Street Superintendent deported that the Santa Fe Railway Company had put a
plank crossing in agreeable to the instruction of the Board at the last meeting.
The Street Superintendent also reported that the alley way in subdivision of
block 28, Redlands, where the same enters_ into Olive Avenue and other work necessary
` , be done adjoining said alley way in order to make a complete piece of work and
recommended that the property holders do their portion and that the City pave the
/thirteen feet of alley way. It was understood that this arrangement was satisfact—
ory and that the Street Superindendent would interview the property holders regarding
the same.
The next matter considered was the improvement of Garden Street and the En—
gineer presented a complete plan showing the district benefitted and the territory •
drained by the different waterways entering. which was very intelliw, able to the
Board, and after complete discussion of the matter it was ordered that this be taken
up at the next re/ u.lar meeting of the Board and it was understood that all parties
interested might be present to make any suggestions at that meeting.
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The Fire Committee asked for more time in the matter of storing Oil within the
• fire limits.
The Street Superintendent reported that curbs and gutters were not necessary
on the North side of. West Crescent Avenue, which had been referred to him at the last
meetin• .
The tax levy was then taken up upon the full report of the financial condition
of the City and the requisite matters necessary to be collected for the different
funds during the year as furnished by the City Clerk.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Red-
elands fixing the rate and levying the property tax fpr the fiscal year 1908" was passed
to its second reading and amended by filling in the figures1123"after the words i-r-
brary fund"; by filling in the figures"8j"after the words"binkin gLfund. of the"storm
water bonded indebtedness" ; by adding the word "one" after the words "for street work
,• bond fund" ; by adding the word "one" after the words "For the fire hall bonded indebt-
edness" ; by adding the figures "12" after the words "For the municipal improvement
bonded indebtedness"; by adding the figure "7" after the words "For the special
municipal bonded indebtedness"; and by adding the figure 03" after the words "For
the Park bonded indebtedness", and as thus amended said ordinance was passed by the
un1jimous vote of the $oard.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands
amending section 72 and 48 of ordinance 430, and adding a new section to ordinance
No. 433, and amending Section 13 thereof." and also an• ordinance entitled "An ordi-
nance of the City of Redlands, establishing the grade on th-center line of Reservoir
and said
Street of said Cityl both of which ordinances were readAover under the rules.
Trustee Cheesman asked whether it would be possible to place three or four ad-
• ditional lights on Center Street between prookside Avenue and Olive Avenue. Referred
to the Electric Light Committee .
The bills which had been approved by the Finance Committee and being numbered
from 23243 to 21309, inclusivet were ordered paid Out of the funds from which they
belong.
On motion the meeting adjourned to September 23d, 1908, at 5 P.M,
City Clerk.
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Redlm'ds , Cal., September 23d, 1908 .
An gdaourre d regular meeting, of the Board of. Trustees; present Carroll, Cheesy
man, Prendergast, with President Kingsbury in the Chair . 1 •
-2 7L 1 A Petition signed by 1L. B� Hinckley asking that the Board sell him a lot at
the Nor beast corner of Oriental Avenue and Texas Street and offering $450. there-
for wa3 deceived and referred, to the Sewer Committee .
President Kingsbury brought up the matter of abrogating certain sections of
the dovnitown district and a resolution w93 adopted to that effect and the matter' was
Ordered referred to the Zinance Committee.
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2760 A Petition signed by the Edison Electric Company and one by H. S. Cousins re-
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ferring to the removal of certain trees having been received and favorably reported
on by the Tree Commissioners, were on motion &S
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- A Petition signed by J. F. Thornquist asking for grade stakes in front of lot
1-1/2, Blk "P": Redlands Survey, was read and granted under the ruts.
the Ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of •
Redlands Amending Section 72, and 48 and 125 of Ordinance 430 and adding a new sec-
tion to Ordinance No. 433, and amending Section 13 thereof" was taken up and amended I
by adding a new Section thereto, as follows :
Section 5 :- Section 125 of Ordinance 430 as amended by Ordinance 43V is
hereby amended by striking out of said section the following words "in buildings the
wiring of which has already been inspected. "; and amending the figure "5" so as to
read "6", and as thus amended was passed by unanimous vote.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands
amending Section 72 of Ordinance No. 430, "
This being the ttm for the opening of bids for the construction of macadam
work on certain portions of East and West State Streets, and also Seventh and portion
of West Colton Avenue, the following bids were received:- •
One from the Highway Construction Company offering tm do the macadamizing on
West State Street per square foot for, $.078 cents and the ,oiling per square foot at
q$ .0175; and on East State Sheet at $.078, and the cement culvert work at $.60 cents
per cubic foot; also offering to do the macadam work on Seventh Street at $.078 per
square foot, and accompanying said bid was a ,certified check for the sum of $1250.:
and also a bid from
Sliest Frenzel' offering to do scald work on West State Stle et at .08 per square
foot and the oiling at .0160 Per square foot and on Seventh Street at .0762 and on
East State Street at .08 cents per square foot and $.65 per cubic foot for the con-
crete culvert;rand on West Colton Ave nee at .0748 per square foot for macadamizing
and $ .0155 for oiling per square foot, and accompanying said bid was a certified
check for the sum of11300. payable to the order of the President of the Board of •
Trustees in regular form; and also a bid from
Alexander Rife offering to do the work on Seventh Street fa' $ ,065 Per aquaxe
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foot and accompanying said bid was a certified check for the sum of *225. made out
in the gular form; and also a bid to do the work on West State Street at $P .068
• per square foot and the oiling and grading of borders at $ .016 per square foot, and
accompanying said bid was a certified check ip the sum of $175.00; and also agree-
ing to do the work on East State Street at # .066 for macadam work per square foot and
at $ .45 per cubic foot for concrete ci1lve rt and accompanying the said bid was a
certified check for 0600. made out in regular form.
On motion a resolution Wfs adopted, being a resolution of award of contract
No. 272, declaring that the Board having in open session on the .23rd of aapt her, 1908,
opened, examined and publicly declared all sealed proposals or bids offered for doing ,
that certain work desc libed in resolution of intention No . 272, hereby rejects all of
the bids madefOe said work except the one hereinafter mentioned and hereby awards
the contract for said work to the lowest regular, responsible bidder, to-wit, to Alex-
ander Rife, at the price specified in his proposal for said work, and other matters
• and things as set out in said resolution of award of contract .
On motion it was ordered that said resolution of award of contract be aA-
'roved, whereupon Trustees Carroll, Cheesman, Prendergast and. Kingsbury all voted in
favor of the same.
On motion it was ordered that the certified checks of the unsuccessful
bidders be returned to them and the Clerk was instructed so to do.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.
• REDLANDS, CAL., OCT. 7th, 1908.
A regular meeting of the Board' of Trustees. .
Present, Trustees Arth, Carroll, Cheesman and Prendergast, with President
Kingsbury in the Chair.
the minutes of the 1a st regular meeting and also ofnthe adjourned regular
meeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from Willis F. Wiesmore stating that the fire
plug at the head of Bonita Street wasout of repair. The matter was referred tothe
Street Superintendent with power to.lact, and likewise the matter of the hydrant at
the corner of Fifth Street and Redlands Avenue was referred to the Street Superinten-
dent .
• Four petitions for removal of trees were presented, No.2W, signed by J. T .
Thornquist, No. 0274 3 by Mrs . Alice Marlette, No . /7g1/ W. A. Sherrill and No .
.2_7‘5 W. C. Brooks, all oftwhich were granted ur . er the recommendation of the Tree
Commissioners as subjoined to said petitions .
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.27“ A petition signed by A. Miller asking for appointment in the parks wa; filed
with the understanding that the Marshal would report Wen the application later on when
the necessity for such officer should be considered.
The report of She Building Inspector and also of the Plumbing and Wiring In-
spector was received and ordered filed.
The ordinance introduced at the last meeting entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands establishing thet 2Tade .an.•;the> canter:line ofi•Reservoir 'Street .of,said=0ityh
was- oaken; up: and;paesed bye the:un'anir_ibusr,Vote of the Board.
The Street Superintendent reported that nothing couldbe done on Cliff Street
at present and that progress was being made towards the improvement of the alleyway
crossi ng Olive Avenue near the interaction of East Citrus Avenue .
The Board then discussed the matter of petitions for electric lights and it
was ordered that, these matters be referred to the Electric Light Committee hereafter
with power to act after said Committee should have first conferred with the Finance
Committee.
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The Sewer, Committee was called upon to make a report regarding the sale of
the lot on Oriental Avenue referred to them at the last meeting but they referred it
back to the'-Board without any recommendations. Whereupon after considerable discus-
sion the Board ordered that the lot be sold for the price offered and that the Pres-
ident and Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute a deed on behalf of the City
to the Mutual Orange Distributers, or any party interested therein, for the said lot
having a frontage of sixty feet. on Oriental Avenue with a depth extending to the right
Of way of the A. T. R S. F. Railw.aq:, and- to deliver said deed to said parties upon the
receipt of $450.00 whichammunt when received was ordered placed in the General Fund.
The next matter discussed was that of abrogating a portion of the business
license and after a very full discussion of the matter it was ordered that no chant
be made at present and ,that •the matter be laid over for three months.
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The President then called up the consideration of Garden Street for which a
large number of citizens were present, and on motion this matter was laid over until
the next regular meeting for a closer consultation between the property owners and the
City Engineer 's office regarding this important improvement.
Mr. Allen appeared before the Board on behalf of the dairymen furnishing milk
to patrons in the City and asked for certain changes in the ordinance governing the
tuberculin test for cows, claiming; first, that not all cows needed the tuberculin
test. and second,that other veterinaries besides the regularly appointed veterinary
should be permitted to make this test and a certificate issue upon their recommend-
ations.. After a very full discussion of this matter- an ordinance was introduced by
Mr. Cheesman entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Section 86 of
Ordinance 430, and repealing Section el of Ordinance 430. , " which was laid over under •
the rules.
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The next matter discussed was the improvement of Alvarado Street, and it was
Passed as the sense of the Board that the City Engineer proceed to draw up his plans,
• profiles and specifications for the improvement of said street, with a provision
for the disposal of the waste water on said street through a pipe line instead of
an open ditch.
The Street Superintendent referred to the fact that the TractionCempany had
not .completed certain street improvements onits line where the pavement had been
removed and on motion the Clerk was instructed to notify the San Bernardino Valley
Traction Company to at once proceed to. repair such places and put the same in a
satisfactory condition to the Street superintendent and City Engineer.
The bills audited by the Finance Committee, being warrants Nos . 21310 to
21421, matt also salaries of the City Officers for the last month were ordered paid
from the funds to which they belonged.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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A regular meeting of the Board of ,Trustees.
Present, Trustees Carroll, Cheesman and Prendergast, with President
Kingsbufy in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The President dispensed with the regular order of business and called up the
consideration of Gardan, Street, for which a large number of interested property owners
were present.
This matter was fully discussed and it was understood that the Street Super-
inteldent isould present his plans and profiles fin, the work on the basis of an open
storm water ditch instead of a pipe line and present the same at the next regular
meeting of the Board.
Two petitions Nos . 2767 and 2768, for the removal of trees were then read, one
signed by C. F. Spates and the other by John H. Fisher, both of which were granted under
the recommendation of the Tree Commission attached to the petitions.
Petition No. 2769 signed by C . E. Surdam and W. S. Davis asking the Board
to deny any application for a permit to erect a corrugated iron building within
the fire limitsmwas read and there being no application for such building the peti-
tion was laid on the table.
The Treasurer's , Recorder's and Clerk's quarterly reports were presented and
referred to the Finance Committee.
The matter of reimbursing D. B . Alverson for expense incurred in lowering the
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pipe line on Church Street was referred to the Clerk and Attorney to investigate and
report to the Finance Committee .
The next matter considered was the ordinance intrRduced entitled "An ordinance ofd •
the City of Redlands amending Section 86 of Ordinance 430, and repealing Section 91 of
Ordinance 430."
This ordinance referred to the tuberculin test, and all the dairymeb furnishing
milk to patrons In the City were present with their attorney, Mr. Allen, who admitted,
that, perhaps the test should be applied but insisted that the right to mace the same
should be extended to any regularly licensed veterinary instead of being confined
to the City Veterinary alone .
The President stated his position very clearly, and read a communication from
Dr. W . B. Burke, Secretary of San Bernardino Medical Society, upholding the Tubercu-
lin Test, which communication was ordered filed.
The President said he wished to protect the City and could not see how the City
could be protected is all veterinaries should be permitted to issue certificates . It :40
seemed to him that some one veterinary on behalf of the City working in the interest
of the City should issue these certificates, if not the present City veterinary
thensome other. The dairymen insisted they could not operate under the present
ordinance. After a very full discussion the matter was laid over until the next re=:.
gular meeting. •
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered 'paid from out of the
funds to which they belonged.
The President referred to the matter of the gradation of salaries of policemen
and desired to appoint a committee consisting of Trustees Carroll, Prendergast
and himself, to investigate and report as to what other cities were doing in this
matter .
On motion the meeting adjourned.. •
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A regular re eting,of the Board of Trustees.• .
Present, Trustees Carroll, Cheesman and Prendergast , with President Kingsbury
in the Chair. Absent, Trustee Arth, who was out of the City.
A ‘communication wa3 received from the California Promotion Committee asking
that a delegate from this City be present at the Tenth Semi_Annual Meeting of the
Counties Committee to be held in Los Angeles Nov . 14th, the theme of the meeting to
be "The Tourist in Californta" . Referred to the Presidart with power to act .
A communication was received from the League of California Municipalities
stating that the next convention will be held at Sacramentt from Nov . 17th to 20th.
• This was considered to be of great importance to the City and as has been the custom
„in the 'past it was decided' important that the City should be represented and on mo-
tion of Trustee Prendergast it was ordered that two delegates from this City attend
said convention.
A delinquent bill was presented by The Citrograph for printing various jobs
of street work, which was referred to• the Clerk and Street Superintendent to report
upon. •
2770. A petition signed by I . M. Hough and others protesting against the macadam
work on Colton Avenue was received and the matter being explained by the Street
Superintendent as alreadt receiving attention, the petition was laid on the table .
2771-2772. A petition signed by F. A. Fraus asking for grade stakes for curb and
gutters on San Bernardino Avenue; and also a verbal request from Predidet't Kingsbury
• asking for curb and gutters in front of his property, were both granted under the
rules.
Two petitions" Nos. 2773 and 2774, one signed by C. I . Whang for permission to
lay an iron pipe across West State Street for the purpose of carrying waste water; and
the other by J . M. Booders for permission to lav an iron pipe across San Bernardino
Avenue ; were both received and referred to the City Engineer for his approval, and
uvon such approval the petitions were ordered granted.
The petition, No . 2775, signed byt Laura, A.. flenson and others asking that a sewer
be ordered in on Tenth .Street, running from ,Citrus Avenue to Fern Avenue, was re-
ceived and referred to the City Engineer and the Sewer Committee .
A petition, No. 2776, signed by W. G. Craig, Jr. , asking permission to cover a
storm water ditch in the Residence Plat of Redlands, said covering to be of concrete,
• according to specifications prepared by the City Engineerr, was read and granted under
the conditions named in the petition.
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A petition, No. 2777, was received from John H . Fisher asking permission to move
a building from certain lots in the Residence Plat, along the streets of the City,
and on motion seine was granted, provided he should hold the City harmless from any
damage done, and for that purpose in this case should deposit $100 .00 with the
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Mr. C . E . Daviscon behalf of, the West Redlands Water Company, was pre-
sent and asked the Board if they Would be willing to do certain grading on the
property of said Company providing ar.deed for a right of way for a Pipe line shoul•
be granted to the City. .
On motion it was ordered that said grading be done not to exceed a cost of
$25.00, for which such deed was to be duly executed and delivered to the City.
Mr. Davis also referred to certain grade of the railroad crossing at 6th
Street with Redlands Avenue, and said that the Company was willing to raise its
crossing abet& three inches to pr de, provided the City would order it done.
Insomuch as 'other parties interested in packing houses were not present to whom it
might be a hardship should said work be ordered done, the matter was laid over
until they could be heard; it was also ordered that the City Engineer be requested
to ascertain if the 17est 'Redlands Water 'CompanY's •pump house was in the City Street
on Franklin Avenue or if it was within its ovn Property lines.
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A map entitled ',COUNTRY CLUB PARK SUBDIVISION° was presented to the Board or
acceptance, showing certain streets and drives, and on motion same was accepted
with the er ress condition that none of the streets and drives shown on said map
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The ordinance previously 'introduced regarding tuberculin test was laid ov r
for a future meeting.
A request was made by J. t'1. England for the appointment of a. policeman in
$ngland Park, and the same was referred to the Marshal with power to act.
A deed was received from K.• C. Wells et ux fore certain portion of Lot 1,
Block 4, of the Town Plat of Redlands, for Street purposes. Said deed was ac-
cepted and ordered placed of record in San'Bernardino County Records
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A report of the Building Inspector for the past month was received and
• ordered filed.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Carroll entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Redlands relating to use of motorcycle ."
The salaries of City Officers for the past month and also the bills audited
by the Finance Committee were ordered paid from out of the funds to which they belong.
A bill was filed signed by D. Dierssen against the City of Redlands, for
$6090. for rock, which bill was referred to the City Attorney.
On motion the meeting adjourned to Thursday, Nov . 5th, 1908,at 5 P.M.
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An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present Trustees
Prendergast, Cheesman and Carroll, with President Kingsbury in the chair.
A deed was .presented, 'exdcuted by H . H. Ford and wife, and also one from
the West Redlands Water Company, both deeding to the City a right of way to lay, con-
struct and maintain a storm ditch or drain with outlets along a certain line as
outlined in said deeds, over the property of the grantors . Said deeds were accepted
•, and the Clerk was instructed to place the same °on record in the County records .
A resolution was adopted directing the City Engineer to make and submbt to
the Board a plan, specifications, profile and cross section for the construction of
a storm water ditch and drain with cover upon Garden Street, and portions of Hilton
Avenue, which estimate was immediately presented by the City Engineer. The Board
adopted and annroved the estimate of the City Engineer and ordered the same accepted
and filed, and the Board then passed a resolution adopting said plans, profile,
specifications and cross-sections as prepared by the City Engineer under proposed re-
solution of intention No . 273.
Whereupon resolution of intention No . 273 was adopted and passed by the
Board of Trustees declaring that the following street work should to done :
1 - The construction of a storm water stone drain for drainage purposes
• along certain lines in Section 1, Township 2 South, Range 3 West; and also the con-
struction of a storm water stone ditch upon Garden Street .
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The Clerk was directed to post said resolution and also to cause the same
to be published by two insertions in the Daily Facts , a newspaper published and cir—
culated in the City of Redlands, and. other things and matters as set forth in said
resolution.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
Theretbing no quorum present President Kingsbury adjourned the meeting to
November 25th, 1908, at 2 o 'clock P.M.
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Redlands , Cal. , Nov . 257th, 1908 .
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board. of Trustees .
• Present Trustees Carroll, Prendergast, Chessman, with President Kingsbury in
the chair, absent Trustee Arth who was out of the City ; also present the City Attorney,
City Engineer and Marshall.
She Minutes of the meetings held on November 4th, 5th and 18th, reshectively,
were read and a.pprome d.
2778- A petition from the Casa Loma Hotel Company asking for the privilege of serv-
ing vinous, malt and spitiruous liquors to the guests at its Hotel at meals, was grant-
ed subject to any restrictions the Board might decide upon and subject to revocation
at the Priv lege of the Board of Trustees . Also to give a $500, bond for the faith-
ful performance of all restrictions and orders imposed, ,and subject to revocation at
the pleasure of the Board.
A communication from A. C . Russell, City Clerk of Stockton, Cal. , enclosing
an ordinance covering milk inspection was received and ordered filed.
A communication from J . S. Edwards ,was ordered filed.
A voucher from tit San Bernardino Valley Traction Company to the amount of
$1.610.6 on account of precentages on franchises received from the City was accepted
and ordered placed to the general fund.
2779- A vetition.from Grace A. Sargent for the cleaning of the storm water ditch
through her place was referred to the City Superintendent with power to act .
2730-- A petition from Allen Wheaton and others for electric lights was granted.
2781= A petition signed by Glen C . Shepard for the removal of camphor tree was
granted under the rules of the Tree _Commissign;andc2782t of C . E. Lehman: for the re-
moval of trees denied as per recommendation 9f the Tree Commission,
2783-- Orin Porter pressnted a petition for permission to lay and maintain an iron pipe
• line on the west side of Wabash Avenue, which was granted under the supervision of
the City Engineer, subject to revocation at the pleasure of the Board.
The matter of the culvert at Spiral Street and Highland Avenue as mentioned
in petition No 2784 .of Mrs . C . S. Carahan, was referred to the Street Superintendent.
Col. Withers appeared before the Board urging a strict tuberculin test . The
President stated that the matter was being fully investigated.
J. E. Word was present and advised the need of macadam pavement on Ninth Street
between Central and Stuart Avenues, after discussion the matter was referred to the
Street Superintendent with power to act . �
E. E. Watson reported having permission for sewer connection on Stuart Aveme°,
received previous to the new order, and asked for the privilege of continuing the
same as so granted him; referred to the President of the Board of Health.
• Mr. L. R. Patty was present and 'reported there was a difference of opinion be-
tween himself and the wire inspector as to the * ode of electric wiring placed in his
barn Which the Inspector had objected to; after considerable discussion the matter
was referred to the City Attorney_ to report on the duties required.
The City Engineer made a verbal report concerning the placing of a sewer on
Tenth Street, he was instructed to see if a private contract could be obtained for the
same . . •
He also reported that the West Redlands Water Company 's pumping plant stood out
in Garden Street a distance of about fifteen. feet.
The City Attorney recommended that the D. Dierssen bill not be allowed. So
ordered.
The matter of Appointing 'three ,janitors" and one private citizen as policeman
without pay, was granted.
Marshal Wallace asked for the appointment of two extra polibemen 'to serve .
for about four months, and recommended the appointment of W. H . Cornetson and Ed
Thomas to fill these offices . , So ordered.
The bills audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and :;ordered Paid
out of the funds to which they belong.
The ordinance previously introduced regarding motorcyles and storage of •
petroleum were laid over,for future action. •
An ordinance relating to the sale of milk was introduced by Trustee Carroll
and laid over under the rules«
The City Engineer reported that the Central Railway asked permission to
erect a small station at the end of its line on East Citrus Avenue. Granted under
the supervision of the Street Superintehdent .
• On motion the width of the sidewalk on the west side of Seventh Street be-
tween Central and Redlands Avenues was changed from seven feet to twelve feet.
The City Engineer presented the assessment map for macadam on West Colton
Avenue between Orange and. Texas Streets, and on motion said map was approved.
On Motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. , Dec. 2d, 1908 .
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present Trustees Carroll, Prendergast, Cheesman, with President Kingsbury in
,the chair; absent Trustee Arth who was out of the City, also present the City At-
torney and 'City Engineer.
The minutes of the last meting Were read and approved.
Two petitions for removal and trimming of trees, No. 2785 signed by W. A.
Nichols , and' No. 2786 signed by Geo . B. Heath, were both grnted under the recom-
mendation of the Tree Commissioners:.
A petition NO. 2787 was received signed bY V. Vizzett asking for grade on
Fifth Avenue for the purpose of planting trees and otherwise improving the sidewalk
lines . On motion the same was granted subject to the approval of the City Engineer .
• A communication was read from Fairbanks, Morse & Co. regarding the payment
o f certain bills covering a period of two years , in Which communication they refer-
red to the fact that Mr. Drown and Mr. Thomas had stated that the goods were received
On motion the Clerk was instructed, to write sold Company and ask it for a full state-
ment of all goods purchased by the City from that time to the present in order that
the Clerk might check up the items paid for in order to arrive at a settlement of
this matter.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands relating to the use of motorcycles", was read and amended as follows :- bY
adding the words "in the fire limits of" after the words "public, street" as tie same
appears in the Second line thereof, and as thus amended the 'said ordinance was passed
by the following votes, Trustee Prendergast, Eheesman,CarroIl and Kingsbury.
• The ordinance previously introduced relating to certificate of health'and
tuberculin test was laid over until the next meeting of the Board.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands
adding a newz.section to Ordinance No. 425 regulating the sale and keeping of intox-
icating liquors theretn" was read and laid over under the rules . '
An ordinance was Introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands
amending subdivision One of Section 47 of Ordinande No .430. " and laid over under the
rules .
The President stated that in his judgment the Fire Chief and Teamster had
been good and faithful servants of the City and deserved an increase of $5 .00_per
month each as salary, and upon his recommendation it was so ordered the same to be-
gin with the first, of the current month.
• The Clerk stated that in other Cities he visited street signs were more in
evidence than in this City and while we had the very best style of street signs we
did not have enough of them, whereupon the Clerk was instructed to report the cost
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of the lest signs purchased, and the matter was referred to the Street Committee,
The matter referred to the Board of Health at the last meeting regarding sewer
connection on Stuart, Avenue was reported upon favorably, whereupon the connection •
was ordered accepted.
The Building Inspector filed a report of permits granted during the last month,
which report was read and ordered filed.
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A petition was presented by A. E . Springborg, Taylor Bros . Brick Co. , and others
asking the Board to improve Fern Avenue according to the recommendation of the City
Engineer, from San Mateo Street to Sunnyside Avenue. It vas understood that this
work would receive attention later on and the petition was ordered filed.
On motion the diagrams presented by the City Engineer for the work on Seventh
Street, East and West State .Street, and West Colton Avenue were all accepted by the
Board.
A discussion regarding the roadway throughiSmileyrflark from Cajon Street to
Eureka Street past .the' LibraryWas next taken up and referred to the Park Committee •
to report at the .next meeting.
Trustee Carroll brought up the disposal of waste water just below the Terrace
where the same crosses Sylveria Street and through certain orchards in the vicinity
and recommended that some general plan be carried out for the disposal of such
waste water and it was understood that the Board would meet with the citizens inter-
ested on the grounds .tomorrow at 4 o'clock, and this matter would be taken up at the
next meeting.
Three plumbers bonds were presented one for Woodworth & Miles, with Fred Ben-
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nigsdorg and Chester Burns as sureties; one for G. B. Johnson by the American Bond-
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i.nc Company of Baltimore, and one for Colton Hardware Compnny with W . W. Wilcox and
A. L. Pierce as sureties, which were received and same to be approved by the City At-
torney. ! •
The Clerk reported that his wide carriage Smith Premier machine could be exchang-
ed with the Company for a new machine with tabulator and other improvements which
would be quite acceptable in his office., whereupon the matter was referred to him
with power to act.
The bills _audited by the hinance Committee and all salaries for the last month
being warrants Nos . 21659 to 21748L were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to
Which they belong.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands,Cal. ,Dec. 8th, 1908 .
4 .30 P.M.
A wecial meeting of the Board of Trustees called by the President,
notice of which had been given at least three hours previous to the meeting.
Present Trustees Prendergast, Carroll, Cheesman and Arth with Pres-
ident Kingsbury in the Chair.
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The object of this meeting was the consideration of a new City Jail
and ways ad means of obtaining the same . After a full discission of tl'is
matter the President was authorized to get plans showing a Jail to met the re-
• auirements of this City and later on to submit the same to the Board at another
special meeting to be called by him.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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4 :30 P'M.
This was a specs ffi meeting called by the President of the Board
at least three hours notice ha' ing teen given to each member of the Board.
Present Trustees Carroll and Cheesman w. th President Kingsbury in
the chair.
This meeting was called for the _purpose of considering plans atd
specifications fcr a new City Jail .
The City Engineer presented a set of plans and specifications
which on motion were adopted. The engineer was authorized to adv .rti P
• in the "Redlands Daily Facts" fob' bids for the construction of the building
and also for the construction of the steel cells and appurtenances and one
grating door and to call for two bids on the steel cells and appurtenances,
one simply f.o .b. Redlands and the other with the cells all set up complete,
said bid to be accompanied by n certifh d check in a sum equal at least to
20% of the bid.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trusie es .
Present, Trustees Arth, Carroll, Cheesman and Prendergast vi th President
Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting and also of the subsequent special
meetings were all read and approved.
A petition No , 2789 from the Santa Fe RY . Co . for permission to build a
• side track across Texas Street from the Gre or . ru_t P. • , • ., p 6 ' c p _ ' _ 'i4
to the Mutual Fertilizer Building was read and granted subject to the Railway
Company 's at all times maintaining the roadway of its txc in good order and con-
dition and with the grade fixed therefor by the Board of Trustees, and macadamizing
or paving its -road way where it crosses the said street when ordered so to do by
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Said B oard of Trustees and subject to revocation at any tine when said Company shall
Jlfail or negle ct after notice to comply with any of the said requirements of said
?card, and subiiect further to the _conditioq that if said track shall cease to be used
for the purpose for which the right of way is given the Board of Trustees may caicel
Ile same .
A petition No. 2790' signed by David Carr et al asking the Board to clear the •
alleyway in Block "B" Subdivision of Block 28, Redlands , was received and referred to
'street committee with power to act.
A, petition No .2791 signed by Geo . B . Heath et al asking for an electric
light on East Fern Avenue between Reservoir and Citrus Avenue was referred to the
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electric light committee .
J Next was received a petition from the Home Gas & Electric Company of Red-
lm ds No . 2792 giving a statement of the general situation of lighting and requesting
the Board to extend the time on their contract for five years and proposing that if
this contract be so extended and the City lighted on a moonlight schedule then they
would make a reduction of 15% from the months bills at the present prices under the
contract . This matter was fully discussed and on motion the petition was granted •
subject,however, to such restrictions as the Board might see fit to impose .
A petition NO. 2793 from the Swat Redlands Water Co . for permission to cross
Fifth Aienue_ was read and granted under the ru&s and also subject to the sanction
of the Street Superintendent .
A petition No . 2794_ fc ' removal of trees signed by A. E . Springborg was
tread and same having received a favorable report from the Tree Commissioner was granted.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled. "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Section 91, Article 11 of Ordinance No . 430, relating to sale of
milk, " was taken up and read and passed by the following vote :
Ayes Arth, Carroll, Cheesman, Prendergast and Kingsbury .
Noes None .
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands adding a new section to Ordinance No. 425 regulating the sale and keeping •
of intoxicating liquors therein. " was taken up, read and amended by adding the
words "having not less than 100 rooms" aft r the word "hotel" as said vA rd "hotel"
first appears in said ordinance, •and as thus amended said ordinance was passed by
the following vote
Ayes . Arth, Carroll, Cheesman, Prendergast and Kingsbury .
Noes : None .
An ordinance previously introduced entitled "An a' dinance of the City of
Redlands amending_ Subdivision One of Section 47 of Ordinance No . 430 ." was taken
up and passed by the following vote :
Ayes . Arth, Carroll, Cheesman, Prendergast and Kingsbury .
Noes * None .
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Two ordinances were introduced and laid over under the rules , one en-
titled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands relating to sale of butter and the tag-
ging of cows subjected to tip tuberculin test . " and the other entitled "An ordinance
of the City of Redlands amending Section 123 of Ordinance 430 relating to Rules and
Regulations for electric wiring.
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The Clerk reported tart the street signs cost 13F4 apiece and it
was understood that when sufficient petitions came in asking for street signs
that the ma tier would be refereed to the street committee.
• Mr. Arth asked to be excused. at this point .
The matter of the road through the Library Park was laid over un-
til 'the next meeting.
The disposition of waste water below the Terrace and west of
Orange Street was referred to the meeting to be held on the 30th of this montr
and the Clerk was instructed to notify the property holders interested to meet
the Board at that time .
A bond was'presented signed by Wm. Medland and A. E . arced( as sure-
ties and S. A. Worthing as member for a plumbing bondwhich was accepted and order-
ed filed.
A resolution was passed by the Board declaring that said Board deemed
it required for public interest and convenience and hereby orders tie work to be
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done as regards the construction of a storm water drain as set forth in resolution
of intention No . 273 passed by this Board and also other matters and things as
set forth in said resolution ordering work t 0 be done No . 273.
On motion it was ordered that all bills audited by the Finance
Committee be and hereby are ordered paid out of the funds from vh ich they belong.
The following resolution was adopted
" RESOLVED•= That the City Clerk serve a written notice upon any
corporation, company or person supplying water to the City of Redlands, or to the
inhabitants thereof, to furnish to this Board, in the month of •January, 1909, a
detailed statement, verified by the oath of the President and Secretary of such cor-
poration, company or person, as the case may be, showing the name of such water rate
• payer his or her place of residence, and the amount paid for water by each of such
water rate payers, during the year preceding the date ofsuch statement, and also
showing all revenue derived from all sources, and an itemized statement of ex-
penditures made foe supplying water during said time; and to accompany such state-
ment with a detailed statement, verified as aforesaid, showing the amount of money
actually expended annually, since commencing business, in the purchase, construct-
ion and maintenance respectively, of the property necessary to the carrying on of
its business , and also the gross cash receipts annually f r the sane period from
all sources ." The City Clerk was instructed to advertte for bids for City printing
for the year 1909 and also job work.
The Clerk was authorized to transfer $13.63 from the general fund
to the alleyway between Orange and Sylveria, Stuart and Pearl Avenue fund in order
• to balance said account which had been overdrawn.
The Clerk reported that he had deposited with the City Treasurer
for te credit of the general fund g20 from the sale of horse racks at the fire hall
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and $ 166.86 from the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company for their percentages
on franchises . It was uc2r erstood that Trustee Prendergast would. interview the
tanager cf. said Traction Company and satisfy himself of the correctness of this
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check in payment of said percentages .
A communication was received from Sj dnev Hoekrid e regarding the
business license tax which was ordered filed.
On motion the meeting adjourned to December 30th, 1908 at 4 :30 P.M. •
City Clerk
Redlands ,0a1. , December SOth,190C.
4: 30 B.I.
This was an adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with Trus-
tees Carroll , Cheesman and Prendergast present with President Kingsbury in •
the chair. Trustee Arth was absent on account of illness.
The first matter considered was the opening of bids for constructing a
new City Jail and the following bids were received:
One from Alexander Mfe which was accompanied by certified check in the
sum of ;;350 ; one from H. M. Zauft accompanied by certified check in the sum
of $132.50 ; one from the Stewart Jail Works, Cincinnati ,Qhio accompanied by
certified check in the sum of 1190; one from A. P. Anderson & Co . ,Los Angeles
accompanied by certified check in the sum of °200 ; one from the Taylor Bros.
Brick Company for a portion of the work accompanied by a certified check in
the sum of $175 , also a bid from . Tavlcr Bros. for the remaining portion
of the City Jail accompanied by a certified check in the sum of ti>240; one
from W. H. Cottell accompanied by certified. cheek in sum of P.275; one from •
Ernest Frenzell accompanied by certified check in sum of $275, all said bids
being in writing and referring to the specifications , plane and profiles ,
on file in the Engineer 's office .
On motion the bid of Anderson & Company fb r the steel cells aid appurte-
naices at X808 was accepted and the President and Clerk were authorized on
II behalf of. the Board to execute a contract therefor .
Likewise a contract was ordered entered into with the Taylor Bros . Brick
Company for the masonry and other work covered by their bid in the sum of
$1125 .
All the bids were ordered filed and. the Cleric was instructed to return the
certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders .
A communication was received from A. Laird asking for appointment as ce •
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ment Inspector on the proposed City work.
Ordered fiid.
Also a communication from the Edison Electric Company was received ask-
ing that the Board. advertise Publicly for bids for electric lights . It was
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liken s e ordered filed aid on motion the matter of electric lighting was laid over
until the 'next rt eting.
The next matter considered was that of opening bids for the Garden Street
improvement and tile following bids were received'
• One from the Highway ConsAruction Company which bid was accompanied by cer-
tifie d check in tie sun of $2,500; one from Ernest Frenzel]. which bid was accompanied
by certified check in the sum of $2, 000 and one from the McIntyre Cement Company of
Riverside which bid was accompm ie d by bond in tie sum of $3, 000. All said bids
were made in writing and referred to the specifications, plans aid profiles on file
in the City Engineer 's office . A considerable discussion arose as to who was
the _ owest bidder and vi th the uncertainty that my of the bids were reasonth ly near
right it was finally ordered that all_ bids on the Garden Street improvement be
e_r e d and a131 bids togetle r with the certified checks and bond accompanying same
be returned to the respective bidders whereupon the Highway Construction Company ad
Ernest Frenzell took out their bids and certified checks and tie one from tie
McIntyre Cement. Company at Riverside was mad led to them .
• The Engineer made a verbal statement regarding tie disposition of waste water
in the district from the Terrace to the Mill Creek zanja and recommended the larger
pipe for the shorter distance, same to run along. Sylveria Street with a capacity
of 2, 000 miners inches .
It was understood that th is matter would come up fur further consi citation at
the next meeting.
Mr . C . J . Almquist appeared before the Board and requested that his prole rty
be protected where tie storm water ditch passed through the same .
The retie r was referred to tie . Engineer to report at tie earliest opportunity.
On motion the meting adjourned.
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ity Clerk
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Redlands, Cal. , Jan. 6, 1909 ..
. at 2 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
Present Trustees--Arth, Carroll, Cheesman and Prendergast, with Presi- •
dent Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting, and also of the subsequent
Meeting held on December 30th, 1908 nt 4 o 'clock P.M. were all read and approved.
Six petitions were presented for permission to remove trees, signed
( 2796 ) (#796 ) (#2797 ) (#2798 )
respectively by Leon H . Smith, R . M. Gwyet, C . J . Almouist, W. A. Davidson, F hR .
(2799 ) (#800)
Erskine, and L. L. Moore . All petitions had received a favorable report from the
ree Commissioners, wh' ^eupon same were granted by- the Board.
Also two petitions were received for removal of trees , signed by
(#2801 ) (#802 )
Ambrose E . Brown and E . P. Chanerlin respectively. These two petitions were granted
Lon certain conditions imposed by the Tree Commissioners , and on motion the pe-
titions were granted, subject to the Tree Commissioners ' recommendation.
(#28'03
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A petition signed by J. W. Freeman, et al. , asking for electric lights
on West Central Avenue was received and referred to the Electric Light Committee .
(#2804 )
A petition signed by N' • L . J,evering, et al•. asking the Board to re-
;ject the assessment on the macadam work on Est State Street was read and referred
to the Street Committee and Attorney .
(#2805 )
A petition signedby Orin Porter, asking permission toplace a brick
cistern at the corner of Wanash Avenue, was read and granted, providing the work
be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(412806 )
A petition signed by Chas . N. Archer, et al, for an ,plectric light
' on ,Eureka Street, between Fern and Home Place, was referred to the Electric Light
, Committee.
(#2807 )
A petition signed by A. Osbun, et al. as1cingthe City to ,remove the
Street Sweeping Machine and Building located on _3rd Street, at intersection of •
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West Central Avenue, was rend and. referred to the Engineer and Street Committee,
with power to act .
A memz;er of the Board of Tree Commis:.ioners was present and addressed
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the Board reg=°riling a system relating to number, variety and. condition of trees
along the streets in the City of Redlands , and presented a blank showing the lot
Number, the common name of the trees, side of street, size and. condition, and ask-
ed that this informaticn be furnished the Tree Commissioners for reference and to
be filled. as a part of their records . This matter tins referred to the Engineer
and Street Committee to report ways and means for doing this work.
Two deeds were presented to the Board for the extension ofn portion of
South Avenue from Ford Street to Sunset Drive, one. signed ny Wm. N. Moore and
wife , the other by H . H . Ford and wife, which were referred to the Street Committee �.
nd the engineer to report at the next meeting.
A statement was received from the Southwestern Home Telephone Company,
hawing 2% of the gross receipts from said Home Telephone Company from December
17th, 1907 to Decemner 17 , .1908 , to bb *581.22, and accompanying said statement
was a check payable to the City of Redlands for said stun. The report was accepted
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nd a check ordered placed with the City Treasurer to the credit of the General
Fund.
• A communication from the Trustees of San Pedro was received, asking
the Board to join in a petition to the Southern Pacific Pailray Company, making
San Pedro a terminal paint ; same was referred to the President . This petition
was to be forwarded to the Trustees at San Pedro with the endorsement of this
City, providing the same should appear to the President as the proper thing to
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do .
Mr. Ted Cooley appeared before the Board and asked for an extension
of time in which to complete the tubierculin test on his herd of cows, recom-
mending that the time be extended to the 15th of May. On motion the matter
was extended one month, with the understanding that the ordinance should take
effect and be enforced after that time.
Dr. Tritton, V. S. appeared before the Board and made a verbal complaint
regarding the ordinance in force requiring a tubtraulin test on cows, and
• stated that he objected to the twelve hours" notice he was required to give
to the City Veterinarian, and also to the fact that his examins>ti_on and cer-
tificate had to be reviewed by the City Veterinarian, chile the certificate of
the Veterinarian himself, was reviewed by no one . He also approved of the ex-
tension of tine in which this ordinance should go into effect -s above refer-
red
to, and it was understood that these matters would. receive attention .
Robert E . Norris presented a bond from the American Bonding Company,
of Baltimore, made to the City in regular form under the provisions of the
Plumbing Ordinance, which was referred to the Attorney .
The next matter considered was bids for the improvement of Garden
St e-t, and after some discussion it was decided that action in the opening
of bids for this v'ork be deferred until the next regular meeting, whereupon
• some of the bidders present withdrew their bids with the understanding that
such bids as were received up to the next meeting would bb tonsidered and the
atter disposed of at that time. On motion the action taken at this meeting
relative to referring the petition's of N . L . Levering, et al, to the City
Attorney was rescinded, and on motion the following resolution was passed:-
"Resolved that the hearing of the protest and objections to the assessment
upon East State Street signed bV N,__!,_.,everit and J . Lane, filed with the
Cith Clerk on January 2, 1909 be set for January 20, 1909 , at 2 o'clock P.M. ,
and the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of such hearing to ne
given by pubTicetion in the 'Redlands Daily Facts" in the manner and form re-
quired by law. "
Next was heard the' report of the Secretary of the Board of. Health L
• which was in writing, and very interesting, covering the health statistics
of the City during the past year, and. the Board complimented the Secretary upon
the form and manner in which he presented his report, and on motion a vote of
thanks was passed to Dr . Wheat, as secretr.ry of the Board of Health .
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The Electric Light Committee reported that they were making progress,
and asked for further time in matters previously referred to them. The ordinances
previously introduced were , one entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands , •
relating to sale of butter and the tagging of cows , subject to the tuberculin
test, " , and the other entitled "An ordinance of the ,City of Redlands amending
Se t_Pc;_i on 123 of ordinance #430, ralaLi.nw to rules and. regulations for electric
wiring" were both taken up and passed ny the unanimous rote of the Board, in order
to print under the rules .
Aresolution was passed directing the City Engineer to make and submit
to this Board as soon as practicable plans , specifications , profile and cross-
sections of the proposed madadam work to be clone on Reservoir Street, whereupon
the Engineer presented said plans, specifications and profile and cross-sections,
together with his estimate upon the cost of the same.
A resolution was then passed ny the Board, accepting the said plans,
specifications , profile and cross-sections,as prepared by the City Engineer for
the contemplated macadam work to be done under Resolution of intention No . ,274, •
was adopted by the Board, renuiring that the roadway of Reservoir Street from
Citrus Avenue to Highland Avenue be improved with madadam, and directing the City
Clerk to post and publish the necessary notice renuired by law, and other things
and matters as set forth in said Resolution of Intention.
The President called for the Consideration of the communication of
Mr. John B . Miller, President of the Edison Electric Company, of Los Angeles, pre-
sented at the last meeting of the Board, in which he asked the Board to submit
the matter of a new contract for electric lighting to public competition.: The
President called upon any members present who wished to address the Board upon this
subject . Mr . E . M. Lyon was present and stated his decision to be in favor of
submitting the matter to open bids, stating his re^sons for the same as an in-
dividual, but at the same time admitting that he was a stock holder in the •
Edison Company. hr. A. L . Selig w- s also present and made a statement on be-
half of the Edison Company along the same lines, < nd on motion it was ordered
that this matter be laid over for two weeks , until the next regular meeting of
the Board.
Next was considered the matter of improving the ground recently ac-
quired as an extension to the A. K. Smiley Public. Library, and the Chairman of
that ConDii•ttee. stated that it was their intention to take Mr . Smiley into their
council and proceed to lay out and improve the park grounds .
The Clerk requested that Warrrnt #20400 to P . C . Morton, in the sum
of $2 .00136 returned to the General Fund, inasmuch as the party had never called
for the warrant . The request was granted and the amount of the warrant was
ordered returned to the General Fund through the City Treasurer in the usual way. •
The Clerk also brought up the matter of salary to the Janitor, and
asked that an increase compensation be made in an amount that seemed right to
the Board. On motion the salary of the said Janitor was fixed at $20 per month,
instead of $18 , as heretofore .
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The Cleric made a report regarding. the amount with Fa,irbank, Norse
Compan , of Los Angeles, stating that the items had been checked out and
• found not paid, and recommended that the bill come up before the Finance Commit-
tee in the regular manner at the next meeting so ordered.
The salaries of City Officers. and all bills audited ny the Finance
Committee were ordered paid out of the funds to which they belonged.
A communication was re ceived' .fromfled Herman, Driver of the mire
Venn, asking for a vacation of two days each month, beginning January, 1909 .
Mr . Herman being indisposed at present, owing to an accident, the matter was
ordered filed.
The Plumbing Inspector Riso made a written report of the business done
ns building plumbing and electric inspector, and the bil.lsreceived for the
months of October, November and December, which were read and likewise ordered
filed.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. , January 20 , 1909.
2;00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present--Trustees Arth, Chessman, Prendergast , with President Kingsbury
in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
• A communication was read from the State Board of Charities and Cor-
additional
rections , suggesting the placing of twoA windows in the new City Jail, and
otherwise approving of the plans as proposed. The Engineer reported that he
had seen the contractor who made no objections to the alterations to the plans
to that extent , whereupon it was ordered that the said plans be so changed to
admit of such extra windows.
A communication was received from one John Manthopulos , of Corona,
Cal. , asking permission to open a peanut and pop-corn stand, but the ordinances
not permitting same , the Clerk was instructed to notify him accordingly. .
A 'report was read from the Board of Tree Commissioners by its Secre-
tary, recommending certain improvements to better aprearance of the streets ,
and among others, that the wires on Alvarado Street should be placed in con-
duits under ground. This feature of the report was referred to the City At-
torney.
2808. A petition signed by A. J. Rhodes, asking for position as Police-
man, should vacancy occur, was received and ordered filed.
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2809. A petition signed by H. H. Garstin, et al, asking for three more
).fights on Garden Street--was read and referred to the Home Gas &Electric Company,
to place such lights if it could be done on the present circuit.
The next matter considered was the appointment of two members to the Board
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of Trustees of the L. S. Smiley Public Library, whereupon the President re-
appointed L. Worthington Greene and Dr. E. E. Major as such trustees.
Next the matter of bids on Garden Street was taken up, and the following
bids were received:- One from the Highway Construction Co. , off.er_ng to do said
work according to specifications , as per items noted in their bid uron the form
prepared and presented by the City Engineer, and accompanying said bid was a cer-
tified check, payable in regular form, in the sum of $2500. Likewise a bid from
Alexander Rife and 0. W. Cave, and accompanying said bid was a certified check in
the sum of 4;2000. Also a bid from Ernest Frenzell, and accompanying said bid
was a certified check in the sum of $2500. Also a bid from the McIntyre Cement
Company, of Riversije , Cal. , and accompanying said bid was a bond made out in regu-
lar form in the sum of $3000. After referring the same to the Engineer, the
bid of Alexander Rife and 0. W. Cave was accepted, and a resolution of award of •
Contract n273 was duly pasr_ed by the Board, declaring that the Board of Trustees
of the City of. Redlands having in open session on the 20th day of January, 1909 ,
open, examined and publicly declared all sealed proposals or bids offered for the
G: rden Street work, hereby rejects all of said bids, except that of Alexander Rife
and 0. W. Cave , and hereby awards the contract for said work to them at the prices
named in their proposal on file for BMAWorks and also directing the City Clerk
to post and publishthis award of contract in the manner and form required by law.
On motion said award of contract was unanimously approved by the Board. It was
then ordered that the certified checks accompanying the other bids be returned to
the respective bidders.
The President then called up the unfinished business , among which was
the communication of J. B. Miller, President of the Edison Electric Light Co. , •
asking that the matter of lighting the streets of the City of Redlands be submit-
ted ted to open bids , which communication was laid over at the last regular meeting.
The Home Gas andtlectric Company presented a cummunication, accepting the
extension of the term of the present lighting contract for a period of five years
from the expiration thereof with the said Home Gas & Electric Company of Redlands,
which communication was ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Cheesman it was then
ordered that no further proceedings be had regarding the electric lighting con-
tract for two weeks , action in this matter being thus continued until the next reg-
ular meeting.
A communication from Fairbanks, Morse & Company was received, allowing
the regular discount of 2% upon the bill under consideration by the Board, which
covered items due them for a period covering over two years, and with this dis- 'I
count the Finance Committee reported favorably upon paying the bill , and same was
ordered filed.
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A communication was received from the City Clerk of San Pedro, thanking
the President for sending a petition officially signed, requesting the Southern
Pacific Company to make San Pedro a terminal rate point , which communication
• was also ordered filed.
The President then called up the matter of bids for City Printing, and
two bids were received for printing the delinquent tax list and the legal adver-
tising,--one from the Redlands Daily Facts , offering to do the City Printing,
including the delinquent tax list, for sixty ( 65 ) cents per inch for the first
insertion; forty-five (45 ) cents for the second insertion; thirty-five (35 ) cents
for the third insertion, and twenty-five (25 ) cents for the fourth and any sub-
sequent insertions: also a bid from the Redlands Daily Review, as follows ! -
Sixty-five ( 65 ) cents per inch for the first insertion; forty-five (45 ) cents
for the second insertion; thirty-five (35 )cents for the third insertion; twenty-
four ( 24 ) cents for the fourth, fifth and sixth insertions, and twenty ( 20 ) cents
for the seventh and subsequent insertions. On motion the contract for printing
• the delinquent tax list and also for doing the legal advertising, was awarded to
the Redlands Daily Review, at the prices named in their bid, and on file in the
City Clerk's office.
1 Bids were also received from Rice & Cook, Robert Hornbeck and the
Redlands Dail . Review for the job work, according to a schedule prepared by the
City Clerk, and on file in his office. Said. bids were referred to the Clerk and
Attorne to report at the next meeting.
A general discussion was next taken up concerning storm water ditches
over the City, and ways and means to provide for the cost of same , the Street
Committee recommending that a storm drain be placed to carry off the waste water
Southerly from the Terrace along Sylveria and Stuart Avenues and Lugonia Street
to Milk Creek Zanja, and the cost of same to be taken from the General Fund. It
• was not decided that this recommendation of the Street Committee should be carried
out with the cost to be .drawn from the General Fund, but the City Engineer was
instructed to bring in plans and specifications for the disposal of said waste
water lying below the Terrace , with a view of further discussing this matter at
the next meeting_.
The Park Committee reported rogress in the matter of clearing up and
preparing the land purchased as an extension of the A. K. Smiley Public Library.
A bill was presented by Mr. H. C. Deming for a rebate of taxes in the
sum of $13.00, insomuch as he had given the cost of his building to the Building
Inspector as $5 ,000, whereas the actual cost was only $3,300. The bill was order-
ed allowed and a warrant drawn upon the General Fund for same.
On motion of Trustee Arth it was ordered that the salary of the City
• Engineer and Street Superintendent be fixed at ?150 per month, same to begin on
the first of February next.
N. L. Levering was present and requested that the matter of his pro-
test against acceptance of the East State _StreEt macadam work be laid over until
the next regular meeting, and on motion it was ordered that said protest be de-
ferred until February 3rd, 1909 , at 2 P.M.
At this point Trustee Arth asked to be excused from the meeting.
Mr. Simms, residing on TimesStreet , was present and requested that a
previous order of this Board, requiring curbs and gutters on TimesStreet be carried
out. It was understood that the Engineer would look up this matter and report, but •
no definite action was taken.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands , establishing
the grade upon Fourth and Eureka Street" , and also one entitled "An Ordinance of
the City of Redlands , fixing Water Rates for the year ending June 30 , 1910" were
introduced and laid over under the rules.
On motion all the bills audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and
ordered paid out of the General Fund, being bills numbered 21925 to 21963 inclusive.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.
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Redlands, Cal. February 3rd, 1909.
2:00 P. 1%
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present--Trustees Carroll , Cheesman and Prendergast , with President Kings-
bury in the chair:
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from W. U. Chamberlin, asking the Board to
re-consider their action, denying his petition for removal of small trees on Olive
Avenue on front of his property. The communication was referred to the Tree Com-
missioners.
The Clerk reported a number of street corners where street signs were de-
my
sired. He was instructed to file the same until a sufficient number had accumulated
to justify an order for enamel signs such as are now used.
A communication was received from the Park Audit Company, regarding the
experting of the books, Filed.
A communication from the Home Gas & Electric Company, stating that they
had installed the three extra lights on Garden Street , was received; also filed.
A communication from the Alaskan-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, addressed to
the Mayor and urging a program for special day to be set apart as"Redlands Day" ,
was read and referred to the Board of Trade , with the understanding that the Board
of Trustees would co-operate with them should action be deemed necessary.
A communication was received from the United States Dustless Roads Co. ,
claiming that they had a new process of oiling roads , and referred to the Street •
Committee .
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2811 ) Three petitions regarding trees were received, signed by F. H. Hardy,
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D. Franklin, and Geo.. W. King respectively; all said petitions having received
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a favorable report from the Tree Commissioners , were on motion granted by the Board
in conformity with said recommendations.
The president then called up the unfinished business regarding the electric
• lighting contract which had been referred to this meeting, and on motion all action
was deferred for one week, to be taken up at an adjourned meeting of the Board, to
be held one week from to-day at 4 :30 P.M.
In the matter of underground conduits for electric wiring, referred to the
City Attorney at the last meeting,-a report was received, upholding the authority
of the Board to require such wires and conduits to be placed underground, if placed
at all, but in this particular instance on Alvarado Street, it was also stated that
an amicable arrangement had been made between the people and the Company,for lighting.
The City Attorney and Clerk made a report to the Board regarding the bids
for job work for the ensuing year , stating that taking simply the items that would
be actually needed for the next year, the bid of The Citrograph was the lowest , but
to take an item of each of the articles on the schedule made , Messrs. Rice and Cook
• were the lowest bidders , and with this statement ,referred the question back to the
Board. After considerable discussion this matter was laid over until the next regu-
lar meeting of the Board.
The President of the Board of Health presented a copy of the rules and regu-
lations adopted by that body, which he desired to have printed in pamphlet form,
stating that he wished about twenty-five copies. The estimated cost of printing
same seemed excessive , and on motion the matter was referred to the Clerk, with
power to act , and with the understanding that same might be typewritten.
The protest of N. L. Levering, et al, on the East State Street macadam
work, was by request of the petitioners, withdrawn.
A map was presented, entitled "Partija Amena Sub" for acceptance of the City,
and after the favorable report of the City Engineer, it was ordered that the Presi-
• dent and Clerk be and hereby are instructed to execute said map on behalf of the
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City.
A statement was received from the Redlands, Lugonia & Crafton Domestic
Water Company, giving a full account of the business done by said Company during
the year 1908 , and also one from the North Side Vater Co. , showing the expenditures
annually since the beginning of its business , up to December 31st , 1908 , both of
which reports- were ordered filed.
The two Ordinances previously introduced,-one entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Redlands, establishing the grade upon Fourth and Eureka Street" and the other
entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands , fixing water rates for the year end-
June 30 , 1910" , were both taken up and read, and passed by the following vote ! -
Ayes • - Carroll , Cheesman and Prendergast.
• Noes:- None and same ordered to print .
The quarterly report of the Clerk and Treasurer were presented and referred
to the Auditing Committee .
The Tree Commissioners , through their Secretary, Thos. T. Smith, presented
a written report , with certain recommendations regarding Orange and Cajon Streets ,
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and after a full discussion of this matter, the recommendations were ordered filed,
and the City Engineer was instructed to confer with the Tree Commissioners and pro-
ceed to get a plan showing the location and kind of trees along said streets , and
present the same to the Board at some future meeting; said instructions to the En-
gineer were also understood to cover upon Alvarado Street. •
An Ordinance was introduced by Trustee Cheesman, regarding an amendment to
Section 86 of Ordinance No. 430, which was laid over under the rules.
The salaries of City Officers for the past month, and all bills audited by
the Finance Committee , being Warrants 219G4 to 22039 inclusive , were allowed and or-
dered paid from the funds to which they belonged, and on motion the meeting adjourned
for one week, to meet again on February 10th, 1909 , at 4 :30 P.M.
City Clerk.
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Redlands , Cal. February 10th, 1909.
4 :30 P.1.1.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all
members present and President Kingsbury in the chair.
2313. --- A petition was received, signed by . B. Johnson, Frank Webbr,
et al , as'-ing that Dwight Street be made of uniform width between Franklin Avenue
and Campbell Avenue , and also regarding a bridge to be put in on said street from
the arroyo . Referred to Street Committee and Engineer.
2314. -- A petition signed by Halsey ;+'. Allen, asking ,for an electric light
at the intersection of San Jacinto and Cedar Avenue , and ane on San Jacinto 8t. be-
tween Cedar Avenue and Highland Avenue , was read, and ranted, nroviding same could
be placed on the present circuit.
The President then referred to the electric lighting contract , •
laid over at the last meeting, and asked the Board if it was their pleasure to
take any further action at this meeting. On motion, further consideration of the
electric lighting contract was laid over until the next regular meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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` City Clerk.
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Redlands , Cal. February 17 , 1909.
2 ;00 P.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
• Present : - Trustees Carroll, Cheesman and Prendergast , with President
Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting, and also the adjourned me- ting ,
were read and unproved.
A communication was received from the Edison Electric Company, stating
that they were ready to contract with the City of Redlands at any time prior
to December 1st , 1909 for furnishing electric lights to the City at a price lower
than the present contract , or the present offer of the Redlan::s Home Gas & Electric
Company. Ordered filed.
A written resignation of G. T. Larmore , as oliceman, was received and on
motion same was accepted.
A communicat..on was received from the Union : etel Post Comnany, Manu-
,
• facturers , referring to installation of lights on streets , and upon motion
was referred to the City Engineer.
A communication was received from __. G. Saunders , relative to alleged
rights on Alvarado Street , and claiming that certain rights should be conserved
to him in event that the storm water on that street should be di:_. ,osed of in a
different manner than in the past. Refer -ed to City :attorney.
A cormnunication was received from the Board of Fire Jnderwriters of the
Pacific , stating that the discussion of incur:ace matters would be taken up by
the Manager on Friday, the 19th inst. , at which time he would explain as thoroughly
as possible the different items of deficiency which at the present time form the
basis of our present rating. It was understood that the Clerk would notify the
Board when the Manager arrived, in order to have a conference with him regarding
• this important subject.
A communication wcs received from the Home Gas S. Electric Company, regard-
ing the sale of their plant to the City for the sur of N240,000. The communication
was ordered filed, and on motion the President was authorised to appoint a Committee
to whom this communication sho"ld be referred, whereupon the Presi 'ent rointed
each member of the Board as such Committee , including the City ._ttorney.
The Tree Commissioners presented a written renort regarding the reroval
f certain Gravilla Trees on Olive Avenue , as requested by ,.:r. Chr21erlin , and
also referring to certain trees that had been headed back, rthich practically amount-
ed to their destruction , and also the trimm.inr; of certain trees on Cypresr :_venue
vithout complying with the regulations 'of the City governing such matters.
2815 . A petition signed by the Trustees of the Redlands , chool =•istrict ,
• - sking the Board to close an alley-way in a certain ;.lock u; on which they proposed
o erect a new school building, and also asking that •a sewer be constructed from
said block,along cashirgton Street to Western ::venue• That portion of the petition
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referring to the alley-way was granted, and it was understood that the Attorney would'
bring in the necessary Papers at the next meeting , and the portion referring to the
sewer being constructed was referred to the City Engineer.
2816 . A petition signed by Delmont Locke , et al, asking the Board to repair •
the .Torey storm water ditch was referred to the Engineer to consult with those
members of the Board who have looked it over, and also the property owners , and re-
port at the next meeting.
2817. a petition signed by G. H. Hunter, et al, aski. :•; that curbing and gut-
ters on both sides of aTichigan Street and that a cement side walk on the West si e
of Michigan Ctr-et be ordered in, was referred to the ; treet Committee and City
Engineer.
The following petitions , asking for removal or trimming of trees were received
and ;r. rated in conformity with the recommendations of the Tree Commis.. ioners :
2818. -Katherine E. Waite
2819.- 0. Chandler
2820.- L. ;., Arnold •
2821.- Edw. C. ijorgan
2822.- Bert idartin
The next matter refe_red to was the electric lighting contact , and on motion
it was ordered that all electric light matters other than the new Proposition of
to-day, be laid over until the next meeting of the Board.
The President then referred to the contract for doing the jot work for the
ensuing year, and after a full discussion of the matter, it was ordered that the
job work cc at riled to ''.ice w Cook, they being the lowest bidders , and the President
and Clerk were authori ed on behalf of the Board, to execute the contract .
The :arshal requested that a. '. Rhodes be appointed Policeman, in place of
Ed Thori_s , re gned, the salary to be x'75.00 per month, and on motion it was ordered
that .. Rhodes be an-ointed as such policeman. •
The rreLa. ent of the Board of Health requested thc: t he be supplied with full
copier of the or(I.inanc.a ro2ul.-'ting the sale of milk and butter , and also governing
the tuberculin test , and the matter was referred to the Clerk with tower to act.
n ordinance est fled "tin Ordinance of the City of Redlands amending Section
86 of Ordinance :To. 430" as introduced at the last meeting, was taken up, read and
pasSed n unanimous vote of the Board. The ordinance just passed relievin--
parti• s froi. the aznaent of the One Dollar heretofore necessary for Pili " their
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�certific; to for the taberculin test brought before the roard the matter of refunding
the doil. r to tle .e ; '-` `_-e already paid, and on motion it was ordered that any
person or cortorat._ ,n who have paid the dollar for the filling of such certificate
since January 1, 1909 , shell he repaid the amount , troviding a bill therefor be regu-
larly filed with the Board witcln thirty days from and after this late . •
The Street Committee and Engineer reported favorably upon the petition pre-
sented at the li- st meeting , signed by prank .:ober, et al , regarding Dwight Strflet ,
and it was understood that the Attorney would bring in the proper Papers at the
next .eeting.
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The next matter discussed was the inrrcveiaent of the additional park
grounds recently acquired under the Lo i:- sue , and aft •r a very fnll ii.scusuiin
it was decided that this matter should remain with the Park Committee , and on mo-
• tion it was refer- ed entirely to the Park Committee and the Engineer.
The Engineer re_ported favorably u::on tho extension of south :.venue , as
proposed by the delivery to the City of two certain deeds heretofore presented,
one signed by H. H. Ford, and the other signed iv ':. . P. Moore , and on motion the
two deeds were acepted and the Clerk was instructed to place same On the Co my
Records.
A resolution ordering work to be done , No. 274 , was then taken up and
unanimously adopted, declaring that the Board of Trustees of the Citi of Redlands
deem it to be required by the public interest an: conven=ience , and hereby orders
that the road-w;. y of Res rvoir Street from the . ecadaL work non_ Citrus __-enue
the 'North curb line of Highland l,or :venue be improved by nschdam, and th:: :; 'h.e
"Redlands Daily Facts" , a daily newspaper published and circulated in said city,
• is hereby designated as the newspaper in which this resolution an• notice of said
work shall be published, and directing the City Clerk to publish such notice and
other matters and things as therein set forth.
The bills as audited by the Finance Commitee , being 'warrants Nos. 22040
to 22086 inclusive , were allowed and ordered raid fror the General Fund.
The Engineer made a verbal request that the San Bernardino V i.ley '^r ction
Company be permitted to place a siding at the new sch. ol grounds for the purrose
of hauling brick. This matter was considered of so much_ importance that it was
ordered granted only upon condition that said Traction Company should i _ :edi::.tely
file in the City Clerk's office a petition asing for this nniviieje , giving the
location where the proposed side tract was to be made ; that the same sho :ld he
placed on grade and that the rails at the corners should be planked, and thrt the
• work should be done under the supervision of the City Engineer, and be _e' :.'• ed
on or before _August 15 , 1909 , and for the purpose of makirg all these con.: ' ions
good to the City, a cash bond in the sum of x:100 was ordered to be deposited with
the City with the understanding that should any replacing of- rock ::acadam be un-
done or any of the conditions named be not carried out , then said sum of money
should be a plied.
The Oity Engineer reported that Garden Street , owing to the improvement
and wash-outs , was in a dangerous condition for public travel , and on motion said
street was ordered closed to public travel for the present , and it wcs understood
that the Engineer would put up such signs or instructions as the Attorney should
direct.
Trustee Prendergast referred to additional fire hydrants being provided
• for in the Budget for the ensuing year, and recomr:ended that at least seven should
be put in to begin with, and more later on, whereupon it was ordered that the Fire
Committee be authorized to put in ten such fire hydrants , taking up the firt
seven of the following list , and later on to place the last three on this list.
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On Central -venue, opposite Tourist G:raee,
Central Avenue and Fifth. Street
Colton Avenge and Sylveria Street
Sixth and State Str^ets
Orange Street and Brockton Avenue I S
Eureka Street , at Park Entrance
Nordina Street and Fern Avenue
Clark Street and .yrtle Avenue
Sonora Street and Olive Avenue .
Fern Avenue and Fourth Street
On notion the r. eeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. March 3rd, 1909.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present
excepting Trustee Arth.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from the Secretary of the Board of Fire
Underwriters , stating that he would be in the City on February 26th at 3:00 o ' clock
P.M. for a conference with the Board regarding the deficiencies existing in this
city for fire protection. This communication having been received by the Clerk,and
an informal meeting having been held on that day and date , the following points were
brought out :
First ; - That he found this place was twenty-four ( 24 ) points deficient •
from a perfectly fire protected city, and enumerated all these deficiencies and
how the rates were made up in this city,-a courtesy that he had extended to no
other city before.
Second: - That one of the greatest deficiencies was due to the fact that
during the irrigation season the water pressure was down to forty (40 ) pounds ,
while it should be from eighty ( 80) to one-hundred (100 ) pounds.
Third:- That the ten (10) and thirteen (13) inch mains had only
four, (4 ) , Six ( 6 ) and eight (8 ) inch laterals , whereas the four inch should be
eliminated and six, or even eight inch laterals substituted.
Fourth: - That the hydrants were from two hundred fifty to three hundred
feet apart in the down town district, while they should be one-hundred fifty feet
apart , pequiring one to be placed in the middle of the block. •
Fifth:- That we had no Fire Marshal and paid officers whose duty should
be to look after the .eneral cleanliness of the town, such as removing all ashes
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and rubbish from the alley-ways and in the rear of building&I and also the enforce-
ment of all such ordinances governing, and especially to make up a written official .
report, and keep same on file regarding the cost of every fire.
• Sixth:- That the organization of the fire department in a city of this
size required a chief to be paid for his entire time , as well as a teamster or
driver.
Seventh:- That we had no automatic fire alarm telegrcm system.
He stated that owing to the many points of deficiency discovered here , that
the rating_ of the oity was taken out of Book No. 2 and put in Book No. 3, and that
other rates had been increased over the previous year, but if the City could see
its way clear to make certain improvements in the fire protection, which would
amount to eight points, then we could be restored to Book No. 2 and also be en-
titled to lower rates in the business district , where these improved conditions
might apply. First of all he recommended that the water pressure , constantly
maintained at at least eighty pounds, and if no other way was possible, that the
• City procure an engine which would increase the pressure when it fell below normal
at any time of fire ; also that the laterals be enlarged; that more fire hydrants
be placed, and that at least one more hose cart be obtained; that some arrangement
be made to comply with the required duties of a Fire Marshal, and that other fire
apparatus be stationed in the City, say one on the North and one on the South side;
and 'that with such improvements, including first of all the maintaining of a better
water pressure, the City would be entitled to re-survey and re-rating by the Board
of Fire Underwriters, and lower rates of insurance be obtained. The communication
was ordered filed.
A communication was received from S. V. Horton, one of the County Board of
Supervisors , asking the City tojoin in the improvement of Tennessee Street and
Wabash Avenue , insomuch as half of said streetswere in the city, the other half
• being in the county. Referred to Street Superintendent , with power to act.
A communication 'was received from the Fidelity Insurance Company, regarding
the bond of Plumbers . Referred to Clerk and Attorney_for reply.
A oommunication frotJohn Stuart. relative to the construction of a road from
the rock crusher to Highlands , was received and referred to the Engineer.
A communication from M. J. Rogers , Chairman of the Law Committee of the
League of Municipalities, stating that the matter referred to the League Convention
at Sacramento , regarding the amendment to the Vrooman Act, governing work on side-
walks, had been presented and that the amendments would be made before the legis-
lature adjourned, was read and ordered filed.
2823- A petition was received fr an the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company, in
accordance with the understanding at the last meeting, referring to the placing-
• by such Company of a side track on Orange Street. Ordered filed.
2824- A petition signed by 0. W. Harris, asking that an ordinance regulating
the keeping of Aparies in the City be passed, was received, and referred to
the President, who appointed Trustee Cheesman to act with him in this report.
2.2'5-A petition signed by C . A. Elston,et al, asking that East Crescent Avenue
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be graded from York to Reservoir Street. the property owners agreeing to pay one-
half the cost thereof, was read and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee.
282(6--A petition signed by Amottlu?. Kitching, et al, asking for electric lights _
at the corner of Cedar and Pacific Street ; also at the corner of Crescent and •
Pacific ; on Crescent Avenue , between Pacific and Center Street$ and on Crescent
Avenue westward from Pacific Street to the Westerly end of Crescent Avenue , was
read and referred to the Electric Light Committee.
2827--A petition from James C. Silles, for position as policeman, was read
and ordered filed.
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282 . ) andplanting_,
�r83Q ) The Tree Commissioners filled three petitions for removalAof trees, one
signed by Mont P. Chubb, one by Sarah P. Smith, and one by the French Laundry. All
of said petitions were granted according to the recommendations of the Tree Com-
mittee.
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2832 ) Two petitions were received, one signed by John G. A.vey, et al, and one
signed by S. V. Betts, et al, asking the Board to approve and adopt a plan as recom-
mended •
by the Tree Commissioners, for removal of all trees on Cajon Street, between
Olive and Crescent Avenues, excepting Palms and Peppers.
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.2834; Two protests, one signed by D. W. Sargent , et al , and one by John B. Fisk_
were then read and ordered filed. After a lengthy discussion concerning this matter
it was ordered that the report of the Tree Commission on Orange and Cajon Streets
as presented to the Board on February 6th, 1909 , be adopted.
2835-- A petition signed by Rife and Cave , asking that a resolution be adopted,
requiring owners of all pipe lines extending across the GardenStreet Ditch, to
place the same below the proposed line of storm water ditch which they were con-
structing. On motion it was ordered that all owners of water pipe lirz.ashich
passed across the proposed storm water ditch on Garden Street, be instructed to lower •
same so as to not interfere with the construction of said ditch.
Thos. T. Smith appeared before the Board and stated that Supervisor
Glover had proposed to do certain improvements on the Hill at the North line of the
City, where Orange Street crosses the Wash, stating that it would be necessary to
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excavate about 'tito hundred feet on Orange Street and remove the macadam; also to
Eaten feet in that distance, and recommended that the Board proceed to order
the work done . Referred to Street Superintendent with power t&'act.
The matter of repairing Edgemont Drive was referred to , and owing to the
peculiar conditions regarding the opening of said street . and the presentation of
deeds therefor , filed and recorded to the City without any action on the part of the
City, it, required that the matter be referred to the City Attorney, and it was so
ordered. •
The next matter considered was the opening of bids for the construction
If macadam work on Reservoir btreett whereupon the following bids were received,-
One from the Highway Constructionl0o 'Tering to do said work at $.076 ger square_
foot , and accompanving said bid, was a certified check in the sum of $1000; one
(from Rife & Cave , at w•6849 ger square foot, and ,accompanying said bid was a
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certified check for $825; one from Ernest Frenzell, offering to dosaid work
at x6. 074 per .square foot, and accompanying said bid was a certified check in
the sum of $700. On motion, the bid of Ernest Frenzell was accepted, and a
resolution of award of contract was adoptedt declaring that the Board of Trustees
of the City of Redlands have in open session on the 3rd day of March, 1909 , openly
examined and declared all sealed proposals of bids for doing the macadam work on
Reservoir Street, hereby rejects all said bids except that of Ernest Frenzell, and
awards the contract for said work to said Ernest Frenzell Althe price thus speci-
fied in his proposal,, i.e. $.074 per square foot, and directing the City Clerk to
post said notice of award, and to publish the same according to law, and other
matters and things as therein set forth. On motion said award of contract was
unanimously approved by the Board, and all bids. of the unsuccessful bidders were
ordered returned.
The City Attorney reported in the matter referred to him at the last meeting
regarding the water riflhts of A. G. Saunders with reference to waste water flowing
down Alvarado Street, stating that from all the information which he had been able
to receive , the Board need take no reeogf _ • d Y7, - _ . _ _n •
The President stated that no further action would be taken until the next
meeting of the Board regarding. the electric light contract.
Resolution of Intention, Number 275 was adopted, declaring that the Board of
Trustees of the City of Redlands intends to order the closing of a certain alley-
way in Mountain View Tract, and also a portion of Dwight Street,_and giving the
lexterior boundaries of the Tract of land declared to be affected and benefited by
such closing , and to be assessed to pay the damages and cost thereof, and also
directing the Clerk to post the necessary notice according to law.
The Park Committee reported progress in the laying out and improvement of
the additional ground at the Library Park, and the Engineer, presented a plan of
installing pipe lines for the care of the ltwns on said ground, which plan was
referred to the Park Committee with .ower to act.
An ordinance was introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands
establishi.: the =_ ade on tpe alley running West from Fifth Street, in Baker and
Shore ' s Sub ; the alley between Sixth Street and Central Avenue in Blocks 10 and 11
of Town Plat • and the alley running North from Central Avenue between Orange Street
and Fourth Street in said City. " Laid over under the rules.
A resolution was adopted instructing the City Engineer to make and submit ,
to the Board dans, specifications and profiles and cross-sections of certain macadam
work to be done upon Eureka and Fourth Streets , whereupon the Enginerr presented
the sametogether with his estimate of the post thereof , and a resolution was
;further passed declaring, that the said plans, specifications , profiles and cross
• 'sections prepared by the City Engineer for the above named work, be and the same
are hereby adopted and approved by this Board, and the estimate of said Engineer
of the cost of said work is accepted and ordered filed.
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A resolution was then adopted instructing the engineer in like manner to pre-
sent to the Board plans , specifications and _profiles for the construction of sewers
upon §ylveria Street . Stuart'.. Avenue and Texas Street, and upon Tenth Street and
Stuart Avenue': as well as Washington Street, High Avenue and certain alley-ways and •
streets in Lugonia Heights , and also upon Angelica Street and Linda Place as con-
templated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 276,_whereupon the ,ngineer pre-
sented said plans, specifications and profiles% together with his estimate upon the
cost of said improvements , and further a resolution was passed by the Board declar-
ing that the said ,plans, specifications and profiles prepared by the City Engineer
for the work contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention No. 276
be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board, and the st ' la f sa'
City Engineer of the cost of said work is accepted and ordered filed.
A resolution of Intention, No. 276 was then adopted by the Board, declaring that
the public interest and convenience require and that it is the intention of the
Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands to order the construction of certain pub-
lic sewers upon Sylveria Street and other streets, and directing the Olerk to post •
and publish this resolution according to law and other matters and things as there-
in set forth.
Next a resolution of intention, No. 277 , was adopted, declaring that the
public interest and convenience require and it is the intention of the Board of
Trustees of the City of Redlands , to order certain macadam work done upon Eureka
Street , and also on Fourth Street , and directing the City Clerk to post said
resolution and publish the same in the Redlands Daily Review, all according to
law, and other things and matters as therein set forth.
On motion all bills audited by the Finance Committee , being, Demands Nos.
22087 to 22161 both inclusive , together with all salaries for the City, for
the month of February, were ordered paid from the General Fund.
On motion the meeting adjourned for one week to meet again on Wednesdays l•
1March the 10th, at 4 :30 P.M.
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ity Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. , March 10th, 1909.
4:30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members
present and President Kingsbury in the Chair.
A communication was received from the Southern Padific Railway Company.
calling attention to the dangerous condition of the oil tanks, and asking the •
Board to make the necessary repairs. Referred to the City Engineer, with power
to act.
The Park Committee presented a plan for laying out the Park grounds near
the Library,and also showing a system of pipes for sprinkling the lawn. On motion
said plan was adopted.
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A mal' was presented entitled "Alvarado Terrace Addition No . It and on
motion it was ordered accepted, exclusive of those streets not already accepted.
A communication was also filed signed by the Home Investment Company, regarding
this map, in which they called attention to the fact that Eureka Street was not
• yet opened, but guaranteeing to the Board that the same would be opened and graded
at their own expense within six months from date , and adding that it was their in-
tention to install on Alvarado Street a system of street lighting, with ornamental
iron posts with connecting wires burried underground. The communication was order-
ed filed, and on motion the following resolution was adopted: -
"Resolved that it is the purpose of this Board not to permit or allow
the erection of any electric lighting. or telephone poles upon that portion of
Alvarado Street between Fern Avenue and Home Place. "
A map entitled "Brookside Avenue Sub-Division " was presented, and the
President and Clerk were authorized on behalf of the Board to execute the same,
showing the streets and alley-ways laid out thereon.
Trustee Arth then referred to the matter of electric lighting contraot ,
• which had been laid ever since the meeting of December 16 , 1908and after stat-
ing the history of the case fully, made a motion that the President and Clerk
be authorized to sign the contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cheesman,
but later on withdrawn on account of the fact that no representative of the
Edison Company was present. Upon this same view of the matter Trustee Carroll
made a motion which was carried, that the ratter be laid over until the next
meeting, Trustee Arth voting "No" .
Mr. Cronister, of Wo. 31 Calhoun Street, was present and referred to
the unsanitary condition existing in his neighborhood, and stating that the mat-
ter had been, referred to the Board of Health, but no action had been taken. Re-
ferred to the Board of Health for imrrr;diate action.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, Cal. March 17 , 1909.
2:00 P.M.
A regulat meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present . Trustees Arth, Carroll, Cheesman and Prendergast , with President
Kingsbury in the chair. Also present , -City Attorney Leonard, Street Superin-
tendent and Engineer Hinckley, Marshal Wallace and the Clerk.
The minutes of the last ze gular meeting, and also the adjourned regular
Alk. meeting held on the 10th inst. were both read and approved.
A communication was read from the Home Gas and Electric Company, in w%:ich
they withdrew the contract offered to the City for lighting the streets for five
years , signed by the Secretary. The following resolution was adopted:-
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"WHEREAS , the Home Gas and Electric Company of Redlands , has withdrawn
its proposed contract with the City for the furnishing of electricity to said
City.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that all action heretofore taken by this - •
Board relating to the awarding of a contract to said Home Company, be and the
same is hereby rescinded."
Mr. A. L. Selig was present and stated that the Edison Company was ready
to carry out all the conditions contained in the letters on file from the President
of said Company regarding the electric light contract . It was then ordered that
the Board proceed to take action authorizing the publication of a notice that bids
would be received at the next regular meeting of the Board for lighting the streets
of the City and any other municipal lighting. On motion the following resolution
was adopted.-
"WHEREAS, the Edison Electric Company and the Home Gas and Electric
Company have been supplying electric energy to the inhabitants of the City of
Redlands for many years at a rate not exceeding ten cents per kilowat hour,
commonly so-called , and •
WHEREAS, said respective companies have been furnishing gas to such
inhabitants of said City at a rate not exceeding one dollar per one thousand cubic
feet of gas consumed, and
WHEREAS, this board has reason to believe that said Edison Company
has acquired the electric business of said Home Company, and that said Home Com-
pany has acquired the gas business of said Edison Company, and
WHEREAS , this board deems it advisable in the protection of the in-
terests of the inhabitants of said city to establish and fix by ordinance the
maximum legal rates of both electricity and gas.
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he
is hereby instructed to prepare and present to this Board for introduction, an
ordinance fixing the rates for furnishing electric energy to the inhabitants of •
the City of Redlands for the ensuing year at the maximum rates now charged by said
companies therefor, to wit ; For electric energy for lighting purposes , ten cents
per kilowat hour, and for heating and cooking purposes, six cents per kilowat
hour.
For , $1.00 per each one thousand cubic feet of gas consumed.
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we favor the adoption of such an ordi-
nance. "
A communication was received from the Tree Commission, dated March 17 ,
1909 , reporting that certain trees had been grubbed out without permission being
obtained from any one , and recommending that the City Marshal should cause a notice
to be published in the city papers regarding the law governing such matters.
Six petitions were received for removal and planting of trees, signed +.,
respectively.
2836- Angie R. Burns
2837- F. Montigel
2838- Clarence Conklin
2839- Geo. K. Stokes
2840- Fred S. Ruggles
2841- Thos. A. Ogden
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Action was taken on these petitions in conformity with the report of the Tree
Commissioners.
Mr. E. G. Pratt , on behalf of the School Board, made a verbal petition ,
• requesting , in view of the construction by them of sewers extending from their
school grounds to Western Avenue , that the City furnish stone and gravel on the
ground for the construction of curbs and gutters around their property lying on
Orange Street between Lugonia and Delaware Avenues. On motion the request was
granted.
IV1r. .E. S. Graham appeared before the Board and made a verbal request that
the High Hill Climbing Association be permitted the use of Orange Street from the
Casa Loma Hotel to Citrus Avenue ; also Citrus Avenue , Redlands Street, and Fifth
Avenue to the City limits , Saturday, March 27 , 1909 , for the use of automobiles
in the Old Glen endurance test and hill climb. It was stated to the Board that
the entire line would be thoroughly policed, the cars leaving at intervals of
fifteen minutes ; that every precaution would be taken to care for the public.
• On motion the request was granted in so far as the use of the streets was con-
cerned.
In this connection the matter of getting Mr. Smiley' s permission for a
day or certain days in the week, in which automobiles might be admitted to the
Smiley Park, was discussed and finally referred to the President in connection
with the Board of Trade , to interview Mr. Smiley and report what could be done
in this regard.
A map of "Ohio Tract" was .preaented for acceptance , and on motion the
President and Clerk were authorized on behalf of the City to execute the _ame ,
showing the acceptance of streets thereon.
An Ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands establishing the grade \on the alley running West from Fifth Street ,
• in Baker and Shorey' s Sud, ; the alley between Sixth Street and Central Avenue
in Blocks 10 and 11 of Town Plat; and' the alley running North from Central Avenue
between Orange Street and Fourth Street in said City. " was taken up, read and
passed by the unanimous vote of the Board, whereupon the President and Clerk
signed the same and it was ordered ,to print .
The City Engineer reported that he had taken up the matter of a road to
Highlands with the County Supervisor of that district, who assured him that there
was no certainty of a road being built across the Wash by the County for some time.
The Street Superintendent stated that he saw no reason for action to be taken
upon the petition of Mr. Stuart, which petition had been referred to him at the
last regular meeting.
The next matter considered was the order regarding tree planting in con-
• fortuity with the report of the Tree Commissioners as presented to the Board on
February 6 , 1909. On motion the Engineer was instructed to bring in plans for
trees on Cajon Street.
The President then called up the consideration of Edgement Drive, where-
upon the following resolution was adopted:-
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"WHEREAS, in the year 1902, certain deeds and agreements were executed
by certain parties owning property in the City of Redlands, and adjoining said
City, purporting to deed to said City certain property mentioned and described
in said deeds and agreements , for the purpose of a road-way, which road-way
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has become familiarly known as Edgemont Drive, and also sometimes called Sunset
Drive, some of which deeds and agreements were recorded in the office of the County
Recorder of San Bernardino County, at the request of the Union Bank of Redlands, and
thereafter delivered to the City Clerk of said City, and
WHEREAS , said City has never accepted saiddeeds or agreements or the
property mentioned and described therein, for the reason that said City was not
at the time , and has not since, been able to assume the expenses incident to the
care and maintenance of said Drive in proper condition, and
WHEREAS, said City has not in the past wished to assume any liability
that might result from its failure to keep said. drive in proper condition , and,
therefore , has never accepted said Drive, and
WHEREAS , there has been no resolution of this Board heretofore adopted
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thoroughly or definitely defining its position with reference to such drive-way
as a matter of record. Now, therefore ,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of said City does hereby de-
cline to accept any of said deeds , or any agreements relating to any of the
property included within said drive, and declines to accept any of the property
described in said deeds and agreements for street purposes."
The Engineer asked for further time for his report regarding curbs and
gutters on Michigan Street, and also for the improvements to the Park and Library
grounds.
The bills audited by the Finance Committee were allowed and ordered paid
from the funds to which they belonged.
Two Ordinance were introduced by Trustee Cheesman, one entitled "An Ordinance •
of the City of Redlands establishing and fixing the maximum rate of gas furnished
to the inhabitants of said City from April 15th, 1909 to April 14th, 1910. " and
also an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands , establishing
and fixing the maximum rate of electricity furnished to the inhabitants of said
City from April 15th, 1909 to April 14th, 1910" , which were laid over under the
rules.
The President of the Board then stated that this was the eighty-first
birthday of Mr. Smiley, and recommended that a resolution be adopted carrying the
kindly feelings of this Board toward him. The President was requested to draw
up such a resolution, which was done and the Clerk instructed to send a copy of the
same to Mr. Smiley.
The City Attorney reported in the matter of A. G. Saunder' s claim for •
certain tater rights on Alvarado Street , that he has subsequently found information
showing that certain rights existed before the corporation of the City, which
were unknown to him at the time of the first report. The Engineer stated that the
water could be taken care of on said street for a sum not to exceed $20.00, and on
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motion he was instructed to prepare his plans for the improvement of said street
accordingly.
Trustee Cheesman then referred to the matter of transfers on the street
• cars between the two lines now in operation, known as the Brookside Avenue line
and the Cajon and Orange Street line. Referred to the City Attorney.
Trustee Carroll referred to certain furnishings needed at the City
Jail, which was nearly completed and ready for use , and on motion the City
Marshall was instructed to get such furnishings as he thought necessary.
The Engineer made a statement concerning the condition of curbs and
gutters and the width of side walks on East Citrus Avenue ; also on Orange Street ,
and on motion the following resolution was adopted:-
"Resolved, that the width of the sidewalk space from property line to
gutter line on East Citrus Avenue , be eighteen feet from Judson Street to
Wabash Avenue on the North side , and eighteen feet from the Oriental Arroyo
to Wabash Avenue on the South side , and
That the sidewalk space from property line to gutter line on Orange
Street be twelve feet on both sides of the street from Lugonia Avenue to
Pennsylvania Avenue."
The Board then went into executive session.
Trustee Arth presented his resignation as a member of the Board, which
on motion wus accepted.
2842) were presentedwith regrets ,
2843j Three petitionsAsigned respectively by- J. , J. Kindseher, et sl; J4 F. Cal-
2844)
lahan, et al and Frank Fianke, et al , asking for the appointment of 0. D. Chaffee
as City Trustee in case anyresignation was filed. On motion J. W. Gore NUS
unanimously appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Trustee
Arth, and the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. April 7th, 1909.
2;00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. •
Present Trustees Prendergast, Cheesman, Carroll and Gore, the latter
having been appointed at the last meeting to fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of Peter Arth, having taken the Oath of Office , which is duly filed in the
City Clerk' s office; within the time prescribed by law; also present President
Kingsbury in the chair.
Twelve petitions were received for removal , trimming and planting of trees ,
signed respectively:
2845--Katherine Fiank@
2846--5. F. Smith
2847--Mary B. Sanborn
2848--F. Montigel
2849--Mrs. S. E. Storer
2850--Herbert H. Garstin
2851--_. W. Duvall
2852--Sue M. Evans
2853--H. Weaver
2854--C. F. Spates
2855--Samuel Coombs 0
2856--Clarence M. Smith
Action was taken on these petitions in conformity with the report of
the Tree Commissioners.
2857--A petition signed by Edward M. Cope , et al, asking for electric
lights on ffilnut Avenue , between Alvarado and San Jacinto Streets , was referred
to the Electric Light Committee .
2658--Also a petition signed by Edward M. Cope , et al, for two arc lights
on Orange Street at the intersectionsof Pearl and Stuart Avenues. Likewise referred
to the Electric Light Committee.
2859--A petition from the Trustees of the Redlands School District, asking
( permission to reduce the height of the curb on Orange Street to be placed in front
of theseschool grounds from ten inches to six inches , was referred to the Engineer
for report. •
Next the President called up for second reading the ordinance, pre-
viously introduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands , establishing
and fixing the maximum rate of gas furnished to the inhabitants of said City from
April 15th, 1909 to April 14th, 1910" .
Mr. Allen appeared before the Board on behalf of the Home Gas Company,
stating that his Company could not furnish gas at $1.00 per000bic foot , and asked
that the rate be fixed at $1.35.
After considerable discussion, it wcs , on motion of Trustee Prendergast,
laid over until the next regular meeting.
Next was considered the ordinance previously introduced, entitled
"An Ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing and fixing the maximum rate of
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electricity furnished to the inhabitants of said City from April 15th, 1909 to
April 14th, 1910, which was likewise laid over until the next meeting.
V The President then called up the matter of bids for street lighting,
and the following bid was received from the Edison Electric Company:
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"The Honorable Board of Trustees April 6 , 1909.
of the City of Redlands , Calif. ,
Gentlemen:
We submit the following proposal for lighting the streets ,
• public places and certain buildings as hereure er specified, of the City of
Redlands, for a term of five years commencing December 1 , 1009;
1. 842 16-C.P. incandescent lamps for street illumination ;
2. 19 arc lamps for street illumination;
3. 8 16-C.P. and 8 32-C. P. incandescent lamps installed in the City Hall ;
4. 24 16-C. P. incandescent lamps installed in Fire Hall ;
5. 1 16-C. P. and 1 32-C. P. incandescent lamps installed in Street Sweep-
er Station ;
6. 5 16-C. P. incandescent lamps installed in Clock Tower, located in
Congregational Church, N.W. corner Cajon Street and Olive Avenue .
Electric lighting service to the incandescent street lamps and
the arc lamps to be on an all night, every night schedule, and service to the
incandescent lamps specified in City Hall, Fire Hall and Street Sweeper Station
• and Clock Tower to be as required by the City of Redlands.
We will agree to furnish electric lighting service to the fore-
going installation for a total monthly charge of .. 570.00.
Such additional installations as may be made for street light-
ing during the term of the contract , to be charged for at the rate of ,554.00
per year for each arc lamp, and y)6.84 for each 16-C. P. incandescent lamp.
It is the desire of The Edison Electric Company to join with
your Honorable Board in making a very attractive system of lighting for the
City of Redlands. The Company proposes to install four ornamental stand-
prds at Corner of Orange and State Streets. The Edison Electric Company will
present to the City of Redlands this installation free of any expense to the
City, and in aduition will agree to maintain a lighting service from sunset
• to midnight, every night , in said standards , free of any cost to the City,
during the period covered by the proposed agreement for lighting service.
Specimens of designs for Ornamental Standards herewith submitted for inspection.
Respectfully yours ,
( Signed) THE EDISON ELECTRIC COI ANY,
By A. L. Selig,
Asst. to the President. "
On motion this matter was referred to the City Attorney to draw up
a contract upon the basis of the foregoing bid of The Edison Electric Company,
and present same at the next meeting for approval of the Board.
Mr. A. L. Selig, Assistant to the President ,of The Edison Electric Com-
pany, was present and of fered the City a choice of electrolier to be placed
at the corner of Orange and State Street , and offered to furnish the light
• necessary for the eight lamps thereon during the entire term of the contract ,
providing the city entered into said contract and saw fit to accept the free
use of such electrolier. . It was understood that this matter would also be
considered at a later date .
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Mr. Revis w. s before the Board and protested against the refusal of the
City Veterinarian to accept the certificate issued him for the tuberculin test
upon his cows , but no action was taken by the Board, it being shown by City Veter-
inary Phelps that he had not complied with the rules governing.
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An ordinance was introduced relating to the keeping and control of stands
of bees within the limits of the City of Redlands , which wa:r laid over under the
rules.
The next matter considered was that of the tree planting proposed to be
done upon Cajon street , and a resolution was adopted, instructing the City Engineer
to submit to this Board plans and specifications for the planting of Pepper shade
trees upon Cajon Street as contemplated by .Resolution of Intention No. 278, where-
upon the Engineer presented plans and specifications for planting shade trees as
contemplated by Besolution of Intention No. 278, and thereupon the Board received
the same and passed a Resolution declaring that the plans and specifications ire-
pared
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pared by the City Engineer for the work contemplated to be done under proposed
Resolution of Ir_,ent_on No. 278, and the same are hereby adopted and approved by
this Board. Thereupon Resolution of Intention No. 278 was passed and adopted •
by the Board, declaring that it is the intention of the Board of Trustees of the
City of Redlands to cause Cajon Street along the edges of the sidewalks on both
sides thereof from the South curb line of Vine Street to the North line of England
Drive to be planted with Pepper Shade trees.
A reolution was adopted,,. instructing the City Engineer to submit to this
Board plans and specifications for the planting of Black Acacia shade trees upon
Alvarado Street , as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 279 , whereupon
the Engineer presented plans and specifications for planting shade trees as con-
templated
by Resolution of Intention No. 279 , and thereupon the Board received
the same and passed a Resolution declaring that the plans and specifications Ire-
oared by the City Enrineer for the work contemplated to be done under pr. opcsed
Resolution of Intention No. 279 . and the same are hereby adopted and approved by •
this Board. i9hereupon Resolution of Intention No. 279 was passed and adopted
by the Board, declaring that it is the intention of the Board of Trustr'es of the
City of Redlands to cause Alvarado Street along the edges of the sidewalks on
both sides thereof from the South curb line of Fern Avenue to the North line of
Palm Avenue to be planted with Black Acacia trees.
A map entitled "Alvarado Terrace Addition No. 2" was then presented
for ac •eptance by the Board, and on motion the President and Clerk were authorised
to execute the ac^eptance of same on behalf of the City.
Rice & Cook presented a bond for faithful performance of contract
awarded to them , regarding the job printing, and on motion said bond was accepted
and ordered filed in the City Clerk' s Office.
Frank Grates , Building , Wiring and Plumbing Insje ctor submitted his •
quarterly report covering the months of January, February and March, showing
the business done during said quarter. The report was accepted and ordered filed.
A bond of the Colton Hardware Company, as Plumbers , was also ordered
filed.
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On motion the following resolution was adopted and paseed . -Resolution Order-
ing Work to be Done No. 277, declaring that the Board. of Trustees of the City of
Redlands deem it to be required by the public interest and convenience to order
certain street work to be done upon the roadways of Eureka Street and Fourth Street
• in said City, and directing the City Clerk to publish a notice inviting sealed
proposals of bids for doing such work and other matters and things as set forth
in said resolution.
The President stated that the owners of a majority of the frontage upon
East Colton Avenue from Church Street East a certain distance , were in favor of
widening said Colton Avenue , and the matter was referred to the Street Committee
and Engineer to report at the next meeting.
✓ Upon motion of Trustee Prendergast , Chairman of the Finance Committee ,
the salaries of all city officers, and also all demands audited by the Finance
Committee were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to which they belong.
The Clerk requested and was granted permission to obtain an oak desk
for use in his office in the filing of papers , at a cost not to exceed $16 .00.
• A resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board,closing the alleyway
in Mountain View Tract , and a portion of Dwight Street, and declaring among other
things that a certain alleyway in Mountain View Tract , situate between Washington
and Orange Street and between Delaware Avenue and Lugonia Avenue , and also that
portion of Dwight Street lying Easterly of the East line of Dwight Street produced
to the North line of Franklin Avenue produced Westerly, be closed, vacated and
abandoned as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 275 , and other matters
and things as herein set forth.
President Kingsbury then referred to a certain lot in Crescent Avenue Sub
Division, which had been deeded by his father to the City for street purposes ,
and asked that the matter be referred to the Street Committee and Engineer to
see if it was advisable to open the street. It was so ordered.
The City Engineer asked for more time in regard to curbs and gutters on
Michi:an Street.
He reported in regard to the grade on Crescent Avenue that the property
owners would pay one-half the cost providing the City would pay the remainder,
and on motion same was referred to the Engineer with pover to act.
Trustee Carroll , of the Electric Lighting Committee , recommended the in-
stallation of the following lights , which on motion was granted -
On Walnut Avenue , two blocks each way fror. Center Street.
On Crescent Avenue from Center Street to Pacific Street , 3 Lights.
Cedar and Pacific Streets 1 "
Cedar and Monteray Street 1 "
Cedar and San Jacinto Street , 1 "
San Jacinto Street , between Cedar and Highland Ave 1 "
2860--A petition was received and road signed by the Carpenters ' , Paint-
• ers ' and Plumbers ' Union regarding the fixing of rates for gas and lights fur-
nished to the inhabitants of the City of Redlands. On motion same was ordered
filed.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. , April 21, 1909.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members '•
present and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A co..:;unication was received from D. T;. Hodson, of San Bernardino ,
stating that he had twenty acres of boulder-bearing land for sale in the Santa
Ana Wash. Referred to Rock Crusher Committee.
communication was received from W. E. Baxter relative to sending
a nan here to put the street sweeping machine in order. Referred to the Street
Superintendent.
The Clerk referred to several requests that a sanitary drinking
fountain be established at the Triangle , and the matter was referred to the Park
Committee.
A communication was received from the Neuner Company regarding •
a steel cabinet to hold the delinquent tax rolls and indexes. Referred to the
Finance Committee .
Upon motion of the Chairman of the Finance Committee all bills
audited by said Committee were ordered paid out of the funds to which they belong.
2861--A petition signed by A. E. Brock, et al , asking the Board to
re-open that portion of Post Street between Union and Colton Avenues , was read
and referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer.
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2863__ Two petitions signed by S. A. 4iorthing 8: Company, et al, and
Elmer E. Watson, et a,.1, asking the Board to establish the yas and electric light
rates forthe city on the present basis charged by the Companies , were read and
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ordered filed.
2864-- A petition signed by Shope a. Nuttor , regarding the use of the 41/
streets by medicine venders , and asking the Board to pass an ordinance governing
such matters , was read and referred to the City Attorney to bring in an ordinance
authorizing the i::arshal to locate such venders in case a license was issued, Nlh ich
ordinance should be presented at the next meeting.
2865--A petition signed by A. P. Kitching, asking permission to lay a
six f: -t vitrified clay pipe for the purpose of conducting waste water near the
intersection of Crescent Avenue and Allesandro Road, was read and granted, the
work to be done under the supervisiion of the City Engineer.
The following tree petitions were presented and granted in conformity
with the re ort of the Tree Commissioners;
2866--J. D. Brier
2867--Mrs. D. TR. Hawkins
2868--E. A. Josslyn 1
The next matter considered was the two ordinances previously intro-
duced,
fixing the gas and electric rates for the ensuing year, and on motion the
consideration of said ordinances, together with the contract proposed to be en-
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tered into with the Edison Electric Light Company, as outlined in the records of
the last meeting , were all postponed until the next regular meeting.
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the
1111 City of Redlands Regulating the Keeping of Bees_ therein" was taken up, read
and amended by striking out the Word "Fifteen" as same appeared in the seventh
line of Section One thereof, and substituting "Five" therefore , and as thus
amended was unanimously passed by the Board.
The report of the City Recorder was presented and referred back to him
with the instruction to bring in a report in accordance with the ordinance govern-
ing, at the next meeting.
The petition presented at the last meeting from the Redlands School
Trustees , asking that the height of the curb on Orange Street be induced from
ten inches to six inches , was reported upon unfavorably by the City Engineer,
who recommended that the regulation style of curb be maintEined and ordered in ,
and the recommendation was adopted.
The President then. called for the bids for doing the macadam work ordered
upon Eureka and Fourth Streets , as proposed under Resolution of Intention ":lumber
277 , and the following bids were received!
One from the Highway Construction Company, offering to do the said. work
on Fourth Street at $.0649 per square foot , and accompanying said bid vas a
certified check in the sum of ; 600.00. Also a bid by them for doing the pro-
posed work on Eureka Street at 0.06499 per square foot , and accompanying said
bid was a certified check in the sum of X600 .00.
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Also a bid from Ernest Frenzell , ofiering to do the work on Eureka
Street at 0.0719 per square foot , and ac ompanying said bid was a certified
check in the sum of 0500; also a bid from him for doing the work on Fourth
Strret at 0.0722 per square foot, and accompanying said bid was a certified
• check in the sum of 0600 .00.
On motion the bid of said Highway Construction Company was ordered
accepted at the prices named in their bid , and the certified checks of the unsuccess-
ful bidder were ordered returned to him, whereupon the following iesolution of
Award of Contract was passed and adopted, declaring among other things that the
Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands , having in open session on the 21st day
of April , 1909 , opened , examined and publicly declared all sealed proposals on
bids for the work proposed to be done under Resolution of Intention lum.t^r 277 ,
hereby rejects all of said bids, eccepting that of the Highway Construction Com-
pa ' at the price specified in its proposals on file for said work, and directing
the City Clerk to post and publish a notice of this Award and. other things and
matters as therein set forth. On motion the Award of Contract was unanimously
• approved by the Board.
The Street Committee and Engineer reported in the matter referred to
them at the last meeting , regarding the widening of Colton Avenue , - that prore rty
owners should take it up themselves and such plans should. include parking to care
for the trees , and the President volunteered to see the syndicate interested in
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property in the University Tract and report what could be done.
The Street Committee also reported regarding the lot given by Mr. Chas.
A. Kingsbury to the City in Crescent Avenue Sub-division for street purposes, and
stated that the City would need the lot some time , but did not recon end action •
to be taken at this time toward putting the strut in condition.
The Engineer asked more time in the matter referred to him regarding
curbs and gutters on Michigan Street.
On motion Resolution ordering work to be done , Number 276 , was adoeted ,
declaring that the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands deem it to be required
by the public interest andconvenience , and hereby orders all that certain work
to be done as specified in said resolution, and directing the City Clerk topublish
notice of said work, inviting sealed proposals or bids for doing such work, and other
matters and things as therein set forth.
:, communication was read from Henry Fisher , stating that he had received
courteous treatment when searching the records in the City Offices at various
times , but iecla red that such valuable records as were kept in the City Engineer's •
office should not remain outside of a fire proof vault , and wished to bring the
matter to the attention of the Board that said records be properly stored to pro-
tect them from loss by fire , and also that the City should own its own municipal
building and stork for that end should be taken up at once. On motion it was or-
dered that the President of the Board of Trile and of the Merchants' and Manu-
facturers ' Association respectively, be requested to appoint s committee to act
in conjunction with this Board for the purpose of obtaining for the City a new
municipal building.
The President reported in the matter referred to him at a meeting
held on March 17 , 1909 , regarding the admission of automobiles in Smiley Park
on certain d. y or days of the week,--that nothing could be done , because I'Cr.
Smiley was unfavorable to granting such permission , and after fully considering •
the matter he was of the opinion that Mr. Smiley was correct.
The Clerk referred to the usual custom of requiring each City Official
to return an inventory of all City Property in his possession. On notion it
was ordered that each City Officer be instructed so to do.
At this point Trustee Prendergast was excused from the meeting.
The President stated that Mr. Hardwick requested that East Highland
Avenue be oiled from Jajon Street to Reservoir Street , and the matter was refer-
red to the Street Superintendent with power to act.
Trustee Carroll referred to the scarcity of garbage cans in the down
town district , and stated that the cans supplied would not hold the refuse at
certain points in the business part of town, and requested that others or suitable
ones be obtained. No action taken except that the Building Inspector was in- •
structed that all inflammable material be removed and the Marshal requested to
ser that the garbage man take care of the garbage deposited in the present cans.
The Treasurer and Clerk presented their quarterly reports for the last
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quarter ending April 1, 1909, which were ordered filed in the City Clerk's
office with the understanding that the same would be reviewed by the proper
party when the books were experted.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. "Lay 5th, 1909.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trusters with all members present
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from the Mayor of Los Angeles , asking
• the City to participate in Southern California' s welcome to the Elks , to be
held in July of this year. Referred to the Board of Trade .
A communication was received from the Superintendent of the Redlands
City Schools on behalf of the Board of Education desiring the City to deliver
Stone and Gravel for the curb and gutter in front of the Lugonia School build-
ing. Referred to Street Superintendent with power to act.
A communication from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition regarding Ped-
lands day was received and ordered filed.
2869- A petition signed by James McCormick, et al, asking the Board to open
East Stuart Avenue from its present terminus to Church Street , and at the sane
time to straighten the same at a point near the present Eastern terminus, was
received and referred to the Street Committee and Engineer to report.
• 2870- A petition signed by H. H. Ford, et al, asking that the entire roadway
of Garden Street be oiled, instead of eighteen feet as at present , was read and
referred to the Street Committee and Street Superintendent with power to act.
2871- A petition signed by Mrs. J. A. Osbun, et al , asking the Oity to proceed
to put in a pavement in the bottom of the Mill Creek Zanja storm water ditch
near Second Street. Referred to City Engineer to bring in a report at the
next meeting .
2872--A petition signed by Mary B. Tiownes for permission to take the waste
water out of the storm water ditch passing alons. the Eastern boundary of her
property was referred to the Engineer with porter to act.
2873--A ;etition. signed by C. H. Thomas for permission to remove a certain tree
in front of his premises on East Fern Avenue, having received the favorable re-
• port of the Tree Commissioners, was on motion granted under the rules.
Reverend Maxwell Savage made a verbal petition to the Board asking that
a cement horse trough be located near the Triangle , and stated that he had sub-
scriptions to pay one-half the cost of same, providing the City would pay the
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remaining half and install and maintain the same , the entire expense not to
cost over 4100. The Board favored the proposition, providing the location be
left to the City /irustees, and with this understanding the proposition was ac-
cepted. •
Next was considered bids for doing the sewer work as &vertised under
Resolution of Intention Number 276 , and the following bids were received: -
One from Ernest Frenzell , offering to do that portion included under
the different paragraphs as follows
For the work enumerated in the first paragraph, 43198.00 , with certified
checl: in the sum of $325 .00 ;
"27,e work enirereted in the second paragraph, 4727 .00, with certified
check for ,75.00 :
The work enumerated in the third paragraph, y,,1045 .00 , with certified
check for $110.00;
The work enumerated in the fourth paragraph, 4946 , with certified check
for 4100.00 ; 410
The work enumerated in the fifth paragraph, $6475 .00, with a certified
check for 4650.00;
The work enumerated in the sixth paragraph,_ $2171.00, with a certified
check for 4225.00.
Also a bid from Johnson-Shea Company, of Riverside, offering to do the
work in ac^ ordance with the specifications at the following prices ;
Linda Place Angelica complete , $1670.00
Tenth Street " 796.00
Stuart Avenue 1125.00
Sylveria Street 3250.00
High Avenue " 1985.00
Sylvan Boulevard 1275.00
Colton -Stillman " 470.00
Colton - High 1150.00
Stillman - High 3900.00
•and enclo ed with said bid was a bond in the sum of ,.1750.00 , which had been
properly executed.
Also a bid from the Highway Construction Company, offering to do the pro-
posed work on Stuart Avenue for ;; 1336 , and accompanying said bid was a certified
check in the sum of 4150.00 ; for the work on Sylveria Street, 43995.00 , with a
certified check in the sum of 4400.00 ; for the work on Tenth Street , $989.00 ,
with a certified check in the sum of 4100.00 ; for the work on .;ashington Street ,
41296.00 , with a certified check in the star of $130.00; for the work on High
Avenue, $8308 , with certified checks in the sum of 4900.00: Tor the work
on Angelica Street , 42297 with a certified check in the sum of 4250.00.
Contractor Ernest Frenzell ap' eared before the Board and wished to with-
draw his bid submitted under the fifth paragraph, insomuch as he had made a
mistake . game was granted. Whereupon the Board passed the following Resolu- •
tion of Award: - First , a Resolution of Award of contract to the Highway Con-
struction
Company for doing that work described in the Resolution of Intention
Number 276 under the Fifth Paragraph, at the price named in its bid therein,
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i.e. SO308.00 for all of said work complete ;
Second , -a Resolution of Award of Contract to Johnson-Tea Company for doing
that portion of the work described in said Resolution of Intention Number 276
under the sixth paragraph at the price specified in their proposal for said work,
to-wit ; 51670.00 for all of said work complete .
Also a Resolution of Award of cont et to Ernest Erensell for doing those
peices of work referred to in said Resolution of Intention Number 276 under
paragraphs first , second, third and fourth, at the prices specified in his pro-
posal on file for doing said work, and directing the City Clerk to post the
Award of 6ontracts and publish the same ae,ording to law and other mat ers and
things as therein set forth,whereupon the said Resolutions of ‘ward of contracts
were unanimously approved by the Board.
The matter referred to the Park Committee at the last meeting regarding
a sanitary drinking fountain was brought up and continued until a future meeting.
Also the quarterly report of the Recorder, not having been received in time
• for the Finance Committee to review, was continued.
The Rock Crusher Committee reported unfavorably upon the matter refer red to
them at the last meeting regarding the purchase of more rock beari:: _land. Report
accepted, and so ordered.
Next was received a communication from the :dison Electric Company by
John B. Miller, President , as follows -
"To The Honorable Board of Trustees i:ay 3rd, 1909.
of the City of Redlands ,
Redlands, Calif. ,
Gentlemen : •
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As there may be some doubt as to the intention of The Edison
Electric Company regarding the rate to be charged for electric lighting service
in the City of Redlands , I take this means of informing your Honorable Board that
the electric lighting rate for the twelve months commencing June 1 , 1909 will
not exceed ten cents per kilowatt hour.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) John B. Miller,
President. "
This brought up the matter of the ordinance previously introduced , entitled
"An Ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing and fixing the maximum rate of
electricity furnished to the inhabitants of said City from April 15th, 1909 to
April 14th , 1910" , which was ordered laid on the table , in view of the communi-
cation referred to.
The next ordiance considered was the one previously introduced entitled,
"An Ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing and fixing the maximum rate
of pas furnished to the inhabitants of said City from April 15th , 1909 to April
14th, 1910"was taken up and read and a motion war; made by Trustee Prendergast that
the rate of ;;1.00 be stricken out and c1. 25 substituted in lieu thereof. This
motion receiving no second, after considerable discussion Trustee Cheesman made
a motion in which it was ordered that the figure ;1 .00 as it appeared in Section
1 of said ordinance , be stricken out and the figure 51. 10 be inserted in lieu
thereof , and as thus amended .said Ordinance was parsed_by the f Glowing vote -
Ayes : - Kingsbury, Cheesman, Gore and Carroll.
Moes ;-Prendergast.
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An agreement between the Edison Electric Company and the City of Redlands
regarding the furnishing of lights by said Company to said City for a period of five
years from and after December 1st , 1209 , was presented, and Mr. H. w. Seager was
present and stated to the Board as a citizen and tax payer, that another Company
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would be organized and be in a position to furnish electricity to the City before
the expiration of this contract proposed to be entered into with the Edison Com-
pany, anddesired that the City reduce the time in said contract from five years
to one or two years , in order that another company, which he assured the Board was
coning in, would not have the door shut in its face , and he believed that the
interest of the citizens would be best subserved by not entering into a long con-
tract , and stated that the new company would be largely influenced in coming here
with it: electricity, providing it could furnish the City with lights. However,
in view of the fact that total operations of the proposed company was uncertain,
it 'was ordered that the agreement of the 3dison Electric Company, as presented, be
entered into , and the Clerk and President were authorized on behalf of the Board to
etecut e the same . •
2874- Next was brought up the protest upon the kind of tree to be planted upon
Calon Street, which protest had been filed on the 24th of April, 1909 , and pur-
ported to bear the names of the owners of a majority of the frontage on both sides
of said street on which it was propm ed to plant trees under Resolution of Inten-
tion for that purpose , the protest being signed by Mrs. M. Alder, et al, and
on motion, Friday, May the 14th, 1909 at 4 :30 P.M. was fixed as the time and the
Board Zoom as the place , for hearing said protest , and it was understood that the
Clerk would notifythe signersof said
protest , according to law.
Two Plumbers ' Bonds were received, one froom E. Worthing as principal,
and the other from Woodworth & Miles, which were ac epted and ordered filed.
'r. Thomas T. Smith , Secretary of the Tree Commission, was present and
presented a written report regarding the treesto be put out on Garden and Orange
Streets, and also as to reducing the number of Poles of the Electric Light and •
Telephone Companies.
The matter of furnishing a new steel cabinet in the City Clerk's office ,
in view of the proposition to secure a new Municipal Hall , was laid over for
future meeting.
An ordinance was introduced by 'Frusten Cheesman, entitled "An Ordiance
of the City of -Redlands , authorizing the City Marshal to locate street venders
and others of said City" , and laid over under the rules.
Further time was asked in the matters referred to at the last meeting
regarding the widening of Colton Avenue , and also the curbs and gutters on
Michigan „treet.
The President stated that the Board of grade and the Manufacturer ' s
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Association had each appointed three men as a Committee to act in conjunction •
with the Board of Trustees in regard to selecting and recommending a site for a
Municipal Building, and as soon as these committees could make a decision, he
would call a meeting for the consideration of this important matter.
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The inventories of city property in the possession of the Street Super-
intendent and Engineer, the Recorder , the City La rshai , City Clerk, and also the
• Care-Taker of the parks were received and ordered on file in the City Clerk' s
Office.
The Street Superintendent reported that he had ordered a number of street
signs , in accordance with instructions given him.
A bill was presented for the iron pipes laid in the newly acquired Park
Ground on Fourth Street, and it was ordered that when the Park Committee
and the City Engineer should accept the work, that the Finance Committee
might audit the bill for three-fourths of the amount,-the balance to be re-
tained until further instructions.
The matter of oiling Cedar Avenue was referred to the Street Superintendent
to report.
The next matter brought up was the condition of the macadam work on Orange
Street on the right of way of the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company, and
Trustee Gore stated that the Company had done absolutely nothing , and insisted
that the work be completed forthwith, whereupon the Clerk was instructed to
notify the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company to at once complete the macadam
work on their line of track on Orange Street , to be done in the same manner and
with the same material as that upon the balance of the street.
All the bills audited by the Finance Commitee and the salaries of the
City Officers for the past month were allowed, and ordered paid from the funis
to which they belong.
The City Engineer brought up the matter of the Garden Street Improvement,
and on motion, the map of Garden Street improvement as presented by the Engineer
for the assessment district as shown thereon, was ordered approved by the Board.
Trustee Carroll called attention to the alley-way on Test Central :_venue
• at the Southern Pacific Depot , and stated that same• should be fixed, and the
President called attention to the alley-way on East Central Avenue midway be-
tween Orange and Fifth Streets , which was partly closed, and on motion same were
referred to the Street Committee and Engineer.
On motion the meeting adjourned to Friday, May 14th, 1009 at 4 30 ..•..
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Redlands , Cal. May 14, 1909 .
A regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present with President Kingsbury in the chair. •
The President presented a number of communications directed to himself,-
one from the Board of Trade returning the letter writ-len by the Mayor of Los
Angeles , regarding a Redlands float in the Elk' s parade.; one from Fred Warren
regarding the installation of a patented process for utilizing waste tin canst.
one from the Mohonk Tribe of Red Men No. 173, regarding the guaranteeing to the
Great Council the difference in railroad fares amounting to $2,000, in order to
obtain the convention of the order for Redlands , and among other things stated
that the Committee believed that the local lodge would be unable to raise the
amount and asked the City to guarantee the same ; also a letter from the San
Bernardino Valley Traction Company, stating that it was understood that if certain
pieces of work were done , they would not be required to complete the Orange
Street macadam until the expiration of one year. The first two communications
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were ordered filed,-the third was referred to the Chairman in connection with
some other member of the Board, for a report , and the Chairman later selected
Trustee Cheesman as a member of such Committee ; the fourth communication was
ordered filed.
2874- The next matter considered was the protest filed within the time prescribed
by law for the changing of the sidewalk tree proposed to be planted upon Cajon
,atreet and the Engineer reported that a majority of the frontage had signed
in favor of such change. It was ordered that the petition be granted so far as
the change in the character of tree is concerned, whereupon a resolution ordering
work to be done , Number 278, was adopted declaring that the Board of Trustees of
the City of Redlands deem it to be required by public interest and convenience ,
and hereby orders the planting of Black Acacia trees upon Cajon Street along the
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edges of the sidewalks on both sides thereof from the South curb line of Vine
Street , and directing the City Clerk to publish a notice of said work, inviting
sealed proposals or bids for doing the same , and other matters and things as
set forth in said Resolution.
The Board also adopted a re, lution ordering work to be done , No. 279,
likewise ordering the planting o lack Acacia shade trees upon Alvarado Street
along the edges of the sidewa cs en both sides thereof from Fern Avenue to Palm
Avenue , and directing the City Clerk to publish a notice of said work, inviting
sealed proposals according to law.
Next was read a written report from the joint Committee for a site for
a municipal building_, in which report the property commonly known as the "Triangle"
was recommended, being., Lots 1 , 2 and 3 of the Park Addition, and after fully dis-
cussing this matter the following resolution was adopted: - •
"RESOLVED, That the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to fur-
(nieh to this Board an estimate of the cost of a City Hall for the City of Redlands
for present and future municipal uses and to acquire Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Park Ad-
Idition of the City of Redlands as a building site for said City Hall. "
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Whereupon the City Engineer made the following report . -
"Board of Trustees of the
• City of Redlands ,
G entl em en: -
Having made a careful estimate of the cost of a propcosed
City Hall in the City of Redlands , I hereby respectfully report that I estimate the
reasonable cost of a City Hail for said City suitable for the need and requirements
of said City for present and future use at the sum of $40 .000, and to acquire Lots
1, 2 and 3 of Park Addition of the City of Redlands, at $40 ,000.
(Signed) GEO. S. HINCKLEY,
Dated May 14 , 1909. City Engineer"
And thereafter a resolution was adopted"Determining and Declaring That The
Public Interest and Necessity of the City of Redlands Demand the Acquisition
of Certain Real Property for a Building Site for the Erection of a City Hall
and the Construction of a City Hall thereon, " each member of the Board voting
in favor of the same , excepting Trustee Cheesman, who voted "No" .
On motion the meeting adjourned to Monday, May 17th, 1909 at 4 . 30 P.M.
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Redlands , Cal. May 17 , 1909.
An adjorned regular meeting of the Board. of Trustees.
President Kingsbury in the chair and all members present .
411 The President referred to a proposition on the part of A. Gregory_
to take the waste water on the streets in the city for irrigation purposes and pay
the city for same . Mr. Gregory offered to increase the annual rental now paid
by him to $1000, providing he should have the use of such waste water. The
matter was taken under advisement and referred to the Park Committee and City
Engineer.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands calling a
Special Election to be held on the 3rd day of June, 1909 , for the purpose of sub-
mitting to the qualified voters thereof the proposition of incurring a bonded
indebtedness in the sum of $80,000 for the purpose of acquiring certain tracts of
land and a building site for a City Hall and the construction of a City Ilrll there-
on. " was introduced by Trustee Prendergast , and on motion same was adopted by the
• Board.
A resignation from Edward Taylor as policeman was rend and accepted.
2875--A petition was presented signed by C . V . Wade , et al, asking the
Board to appoint 77. J. Collins as policeman. The petition was granted and the fol-
lowing order was passed - Ordered, --That W. J. Collins be and hereby is appointed
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policeman at a salary of $60.00 per month.
► 2876-- A petition was also presented by Edward Taylor , asking for his appoint-
ment as policeman without pay, which was granted, and the following order adopted -
Ordered; That Edward Taylor be and hereby is appointed policeman without pay. •
The Street Committee reported that on Garden Street it was advisable to
refer the matter of sidewalk trees to a Local Improvement Society, and for that purr ,
pose they would recommend H. E. Garstin, H. E. Ford, Miss Nellie Ruggles and Mrs.
Fred Harley as a Committee , and on motion the recommendation of the Street Com-
mittee
was adopted and it was so ordered.
The Marshal referred to an application regarding target practice on the
grounds known as the Sewer Farm providing proper precautions be taken for the
safety of the public . The matter was referred back to the Marshal.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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- City Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. May 19 , 1909.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ,- Carroll , Cheesman and Gore , with President Kingsbury in the
chair, Trustee Prendergast not prevent , being out of the city.
A communication was received from the Medical Fraternity asking the Board
to take such action as would provide the necessary means for caring for the un-
fortunate cases of accident or sickness to those who are unable to pay for medical
care os` attention. It was stated that in such case the Redlands Hospital would
cats for such patients at the rate of $5.00 for the first 24 hours and $15 .00 for
each week thereafter. On motion a resolution was adopted accepting this schedule
of rates , with the understanding that each individual case would be acted upon
separately as it came before the Board.
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2878 Two petitions , one signed by A. Leipsic , the other by W. F. Eolt, for
removal of trees, were read and granted under the recommendation of the Tree
dommissioners.
2879-A petition signed by Paul W. Wilmont, et al, asking the Board to rescind
the proceedings taken for a municipal building and site , was read and after con-
siderable
discussion the following resolution introduced by Trustee Chessman
and seconded by Trustee Gore was adopted:- •
RESOLVED: That the Ordinance heretofore adopted by the Board calling
a Bond Election to be held June 3rd, 1909, be and the same is hereby repealed and
rescinded.
TrusteesCheesman, Carroll and Gore voting in favor of the same ,
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President Kingsbury voting no.
2880-- Aprotest against the proposed improvement on Garden Street in the way
of tree planting and the construction of sidewalks , signed. by Mrs. A. J. Facemire ,
• et al , was read and discussed at length with a number of interested parties who
were present , and on motion this matter was referred back to the Committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting, with the understanding that when they could agree
as to where they wanted the trees , the City would pay the bill for setting out
the same .
2881--A petition signed by ti. D. Campbell for permit to connect with the
East Citrus Avenue sewer was read and upon the recommendation of the Plumbing
Inspector, was granted.
2882--A petition signed by A. N. McWilliams, et al, asking for electric lights
upon that portion of East State Street between Church Street and Central Avenue ,
was read and referred to the Electric Light Committee.
Trustee Gore referred to the fact that the lights on Orange Street were
• not completed to the North line of the City, and asked the attention of the Tight
Committee to this matter.
2883--A petition signed by J. G. Wood for permission to remove the open ditch
which crosses the sidewalks in front of his property on East Citrus :venue , was
read and referred to the City Engineer with power to act. •
An application for druggist ' s permit , signed by T. J . Medland , was pre-
sented, asking the Board to grant such permit under the rule s and regulations.
It being understood that he had purchased the drug store of C. C. Abbey, the per-
mit was granted under the rules , with the understanding that upon the presentation
of a certified check in the sum of $+400. as a guarantee to the Board that the
Ordinance regulating the sale of liquors should not be violated, then the certifi-
cate formerly deposited by C. C. Abbey should be returned to him.
• A map entitled"Alvarado Terrace Addition No. 3" was presented for ac-
cept nce
c-ceptrnce by the City, showing the Streets and :_venues thereon. On motion s aid
map was so accepted and the President and Clerk were authorized on behalf
of the Board to execute the same .
A map was then presented entitled "Map of the University Tract" , which
was accepted saving and excepting the streets and avenues thereon which were
newly laid. out on said map, andwhich had not heretofore been ac2epted.
VI. W. Somerville appeared before the Board on behalf of the property
ovners upon East State Street, asking the City to cover the storm water ditch.
This matter was referred back to the property owners to know what proportion
df the expense-they Would...stand, the total cost of which was estimated to be
about $2,000.
• Mr. E . S. Graham was present and asked the Board to give some care to
the Pepper Grove on the Terrace. It was understood that this matter would re-
receive attention.
The Ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands authorizing the City Marshal to locate Street Venders and others
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upon the streets of said City. " was taken up , read and passed by the following
vote :- Ayes : Kingsbury, Cheesman, Gore and Carroll.
Noes : None
The street Committee asked for more time in the matter of extending and
opening Stuart Avenue , and also regarding the alley between Orange and 5th St. •
The City Engineer, to whom was referred the matter of paving the Mill
Creek Zanj:a asked for more time which was granted.
The matter of oiling Garden Street was taken up and discussed and the
Engineer reported that he did not consider it necessary to oil the full width
of the street at present.
The Park Committee reported in favor of certain changes at the Triangle.,
First : - That the necessary repairs for a sanitary fountain would be about
$20.00, and further reported in favor of a trough for dogs , as petitioned for by
Reverend Maxwell Savage at a previous meeting. It was ordered that the Park
Committee proceed with these two improvements , and that the City contribute what-
ever is necessury, not to exceed a total cost of $50 for the trough and $20 for
the Sanitary Fountain.
Trustee Gore referred to the necessity of a horse trough on North Orange
Street . near the North line of the City, which would be a grra t convenience to
teamsters hauling rock and sand from the River -gash. Referred to Trustee Gore
as a Committee of one , with power to act.
The Engineer asked for further time in regard to curbs and Mutters on
Michigan Street , which was granted.
The Board next considered the matter of entering into a contract with
Arthur Gregory for the use of the waste water flowing down the gutters in the
city , and the matter was referred back to the President to get a more definite
proposition from Mr. Gregory.
The bills which had been audited and atrroved by the Finance Committee ,
constituting Trustee Gore , in the absence of Trustee Prendergast, were allowed (•
and ordered paid from the funds to which they belonged.
Trustee Gore also referred to the fact that Ohio Street should be oiled be- ,
tweenLugonia and3olton Avenues. This matter was referred to the Engineer, inso-
much that he had followed out a plan of oiling the streets in that neighborhood.
Trustee Cheesman referred to Weights and measures, and it was understood
that the Clerk would look into this matter and report as to the powers of the Board
to regulate the same .
The Clerk referred to the annual budget of expenses prepared and submitted
to the Board at the beginning of the year, and on motion the said estimate of
exrenses for the year 1909 as presented by the Clerk was adopted, it being under-
stood that in the event that one item needed and necessitated a larger allotment ,
it could be drawn from some of the other items which had an over balance.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. June 2nd, 1909.
2 .00 P.M.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ; - Trustees Gore , Cheesman, Prendergast , with President Kings-
bury in the chair. Absent Trustee Carroll.
The minutes of the meeting of May 5 , 1909 , together with subsequent
adjourned meetings held on IIay 14th and 17th, together with the last regular
meeting on May 19th, were all read and approved.
The President referred to a communication from the Trans-Mississippi
Commercial Congress , which is to meet in Denver in August this year, and on
motion the matter was referred to the President with power to act, with the
understanding that any person who might wish to go at his own expense , might
be aprointed as a delegate from this city.
A communication was received from K. C . Wells on behalf of the owners
of real estate in the vicinity of gest State and Fourth Street , offering the
city a free site for a City Hall , being the Southwest corner of West State
and Fourth Streets , Lot 14 , Block 5 , Town Plat of Redlands , and also a further
donation of $2500 in the event that the City acquired the adjoining lot, and
other matters and things as set forth in said communication. The Board of
Trustees recentred this offer as presented under the terms and conditions in
said communication, and appointed the Board as a Committee of the whole , to
investigate the matter.
2884--A protest was presented, signed by Annie Saunders , et al,
against the opening and extension of Stuart Avenue , and after consideration
the Board referred the matter to the City Attorney and Engineer to report at
the next meeting. Mr. Kelly, the owner of the land through which the pro-
posed street would be extended, stated, that $750 , together with the necessary
expense of changing his hydrants and pipes, would be a fair valuation for the
Land to be taken.
A report was received from the Tree Commissioners regarding the lo-
cation of the Park-way, and also the side of the street upon which to plant
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tr-es on Garden Street, together with a report from the property owners on
said street regarding a meeting held by them , in which it was to place the
trees on the East side of Garden Street , which reports were ordered filed, with
the understanding that to action would be taken at present , until the property
owners agreed upon the improvement.
2885--A petition signed by Albert Willows , et al, regarding a drive-
way on East Central Avenue., was filed, and on motion the property owners were giv-
en permission to put in a suitable crossing, providing same be done under
• the superintendence of the City Engineer.
2886--A petition signed by C. A. Tripp , et al ; asking that an extra
two feet for sidewalk purposes be allowed on the North side of East Colton,
Avenue , between Wabash Avenue and Judson Street, was read and referred to I
the Engineer and the Street Committee.
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The following tree petitions were presented and granted in conformity with
the report of the Tree Commissioners :
2887--C. P. Wright
2888--0. T. Gregg •
2889—John W. Gill
2890--G. F. Taylor
2891--Mrs. Mabel Chute
The next matter considered was the opening of bids for the planting of shade
trees upon Cajon and Alvarado Streets and the following bids were received.-
One from J. S. Edwards, offering to do all of said work, according to
advertisement therefor , as regards to planting and caring for shade trees upon
Cajon Street under Resolution of Intention No. 278, for $750, and accompanying
said bid was a certified check in the sum of $75.00 .
Alco a bid from the City Nurseries , offering to do said work on Cajon
Street for the sum of $1903, and accompanying said bid was a certified check in the
sum of $190.30. •
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A bid was also received from the City Nurseries, offering to plant and care
for the shade trees upon Alvarado Strret and do the work proposed under Resolution
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of Intention No. 279 , for the sum of $1216 , together with a certified check in the
sum of $ 121. 60. On motion a Resolution of Award of Contract was adopted, declaring
that the Board of Trustees , in open session on the second day of June , 1909 , had
opened and declared all sealed proposals for furnishing and planting Black Acacia
trees upon Cajon Street , and hereby awards the contact of said work to the lavest
regular responsible bidder, to wit ! J. S. Edwards , at the price specified in his
proposal on file for all of said work, i. e. $750 and directing the City Clerk to
post a notice of said award in the Redlands Daily Review, and other matters and
things as set forth in said resolution, whereupon the President approved the said
award of contract . •
On motion the bid on Alvarado Street was rejected and the two certified
checks acaompanying the bids of tine unsuccessful biders were ordered returned.
Reference was made to the necessity of a new typewriter in the Engineer' s
office , and he was authorir•ed to dispose of the old one and apply the proceeds
upon the purchase price of a new one.
The matter of repairing the alley-ways brought up at a previous meeting
was referred to the Street Superintendent and Street Committee .
The :street Committee reported that the paving
of the Mill Creek_ Zana_
could not be done at the present time .
On Michigan Street the Street Committee reported unfavorably upon re-
cuirinE; the curbs and gutters to be put in under the Vrooman Act , but with
the provision that any one so desiring might put in their curbs and gutters. The •
report of the Committee was adopted, and it was so ordered.
The City Engineer reported regarding the oiling of Ohio Street that as
yet nothing had been done .
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The Park Committee reported progress regarding improvements at the fountain
on the Triangle and the work of installing a horse trough was referred to the
Engineer with power to act.
Trustee Gore to whom had previously been referred the matter of a horse
trough on North Orange Street , reported that the proper location for such a water-
ing trough was at the corner of Orange and Pioneer Streets , but that the water
supply was turned off during certain days , and , therefore , he would recommend the
placing of such watering trough at the corner of Pennsylvania ',venue and Orange
Street , where same could be connected with the Domestic Water Company's piles ,
and the matter was referred to the Engineer to install it according to said recom-
mendation. The President then referred to the proposed disposition of waste water
to Arthur drregory , and after considerable discussion the matter was referred to the
Park Committee and the Engineer.
Trustee Cheesman presented a writ' en report regarding the guaranty to the
Redmen' s lodge of Redlands for the difference in railroad fares between going to
11. San Jose and fledlands , shich report was rad and ordered filed, and on motion the
sum of x;100 was guaranteed by the City towrrd such expense, with the understanding
that the sum should be returned as soon as practicable by the chid :,edmen of ed-
lands.
The Cite Marshal recommended the appointment of D. ?. Yoder as City Policeman
without pay, and the following order was passed
Ordered: - That D. F. Yoder be and he is hereby appointed Special Policeman
without pay.
Next was taken up the applications of the following drug-•istc for a p: •emit
to sell licuors under the ordinance governing
SI. L. Spoor--:1801 Orange Street
\7. L. Spoor--c201 Orange Street
Chas. D. Goff--329 Orange Street
Mont P. Chubb--28 East State Street
John Gettys--122 Fifth Street
C. 17. Chesnut---21-23 East State
All of which applications for renewal of permit were granted for the period
of one year under the rules and regulations governing the syme.
No action was taken upon the regulation of weights and measures as referred
to at the last meeting.
fll bills as audited by the Finance Committee , together with the salaries
of all City Officers for the month of Liay were allowed and ordered paid , and on
motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. June 16 , 1909 .
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with all members present •
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A communication was received from the National Irrigation Congress ,
stating the number of delegates credited to this city, and the matter of appoint-
ing delegates was refer ed to the President with pacer to act , providing such
appointments be made without expense to the city.
A communication was received from Mr. Albert Willows , et al, asking the
Board to repair the approach over the gutter in front of his place of business on
East Central Avenue. Referred to Engineer and Street Committer with power to act.
A communication was received from the Edison Electric Company, stating
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that they had not been in business during the entire quarter for which they were
charged a license fee , and asking that a rebate be made for the unexpired term. On
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motion the request was denied.
2892--- A petition was received from the Brookside Avenue people, signed by hlrs,
A. E. Frost , et al, asking the Board to take action toward the removal of bill-
boards on Brookside Avenue. Referred to the City Attorney with power to act.
The clerk reported the receipt of a check in the stun of 320.00 from Mr.
Frank Grates for the purchase of the typewriter in the 7:nginerr' s room, borrowed
from the Marshal ' s office , but upon the request of the Marshal it was agreed that
the said machine be returned to his office, and on motion all action taken at the
last meeting regarding the sale of said machine was rescinded, and also that the
. check proffered by said Frank Grates be ordered returned to him and the typewrit-
ing machine to the Marshal ' s office , with the understanding that the City should
purchase a new typewriter for the Engineer' s office .
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2893- petition signed by W. G. Wood, et al, asking that electric lights be
placed upon Alta Street , between Colton and Lugonia Avenues , together with the
previous verbal Petition of Trustee Gore for eight lights on Orange Street, to
continue the Or.nge Street lights to the North line of the City, and also lights
on Pioneer Street from Church Strret to Texas Street , wer•-• granted. It was under-
stood that the Clerk would notify the Edison Electric Light Company to proceed to
install these lights .
2095--A petition was received signed by Sidney Nockridge , asking the Board to
close an alley-way running North from Dreka Avenue to Pioneer avenue , in Block 5 of
the Enterprise Tract . Referred to the Street Committee, and City Engineer.
289 Two petitions signed by the Board of Health were received,-one asking
2896--
that sewers be ordered in within a certain district on the North side lines between
• Colton and -ugonia Avenues and Tribute and Times Streets ; the other asking for the
installation of suitable garbage cans for the down town district and for the neces-
sary disposal of said garbage daily by the City Scavenger. The one in regard to
ordering in sewers was , on motion , granted, and the one referring to installation
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of garbage cans was held over for further investigation.
2897-- A petition was redeived from the Kingsbury Fruits , Incorporated,
. asking permission to plant American Ivv vines on the South and West sides of their
new factory building on the corner of 6th and East Central Avenue . -While there
seemed to be no objection, yet no action was taken, and the petition was laid on
the table .
2898-- A retition signed by Pablo Yescas , asking permission to remove certain
Gravilla trees on the East side of Dwight Street , was received and grented sub-
ject to the approval of the Tree Commissioners.
The routine business on the table being cleared, the President then called
upon any one present who wished to address the Board.
Mr. W. L. Morrison addressed the Board regarding the pavements upon Fourth
and Eureka streets being charged to the property ovners , instead of one-half the
cost being paid out of the bond fund. The legal steps having been taken in regu-
lar order so far as could be ascertained, and the work having been down and no
• protect having been entered, it was ordered that the matter be laid on the table
until the arrival of the City Attorney.
The next matter considered was a Municipal Hall site and the clerk present-
ed three options to the Board,-one signed by A. P. Stimrel, arfering all of lot
11 and the East half of lot 10, in block 5 of the Town Flat , for the sur of 57 ,000 ;
one by 0. P. Davis, offering all of lot 13 in said Block for $4500 , and one signed
by the Bangle Estate offering all of lot 12 in said block for $10 ,000.
Mr. E. S. Libby was present and also offered the Northeast corner of Vine
and Fifth Streets , having a frontage of 130 feet on Fifth Str-et by 180 feet on
Vine Street, at a price of $18 ,000 , together with three dwellings worth N1 ,000 ,
leaving a net valuation of about $17 ,000. Mr. Libby asked that if his proposition
411be accepted and an election called for bonds , that there should not be coupled with
it a call for bonds for fire apparatus .
After some discussion the Board passed the following 2esolution -
"RESOLVED, that the City Engineer furnish to this Board a careful estimate
of the cost of the acquisition of the East half of Lot 10 , and all of Lots 11 ,
12 and 13, in Block 5 in the Town Plat of Redlands , as a building site for the
erection of a City Hall thereupon, and the erection of a City Hall upon said
tract of land for municipal uses, and also furnish a separate estimate of the
cost of the acquisition of necessary fire apparatus for said city. "
Whereupon the Engineer submitted the following estimates -
"To the Board of Trustees ,
City of Redlands.
. Pursuant to your request I have made a careful estimate of
the cost of the acquisition of the East half of Lot 10 and all of hots 11 , 12 and
13, in Block 5 , Town Plat of Redlands , as a building site for a City Hall, and the
cost of erecting a city hall thereon suitable to the needs and renuirements of
said city at a total cost of $40,000 , and also the cost of acquiring the necessary
fire apparatus for said city at a total cost of ~20 .000 therefor.
( signed' G. S. Hinckley, City Engineer. "
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On motion the above estimate was approved, and the resolution adopted by the
unanimous vote of the Board and approved by the President , determining and declar-
ing that the public interest and necessity of the City of Redlands demands the ac- •
quisition of certain real property as a building site for the erection of a City Hall
and the Construction of a City Hall thereon; Also the acquisition of necessary fire
apparatus for said city, and other matters and things as set forth in said reso—
lution.
The next matter taken up was that regarding the opening of Stuart Avenue,
and a Resolution of Intention was adopted declaring that the public interest and
convenience require , and it is the intention of said Board of Trustees of said.
City to order the opening and extension of Stuart Avenue , and giving the boundaries
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of the district to be assessed and the land to be taken therefor, and other matters
and things as set out in said resolution.
The Superior Court having decided that it is necessary for signs to be
posted in the business district before conviction could be had for speeding auto- cilk
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mobiles, it was ordered that such signs be ordered, and the matter was referred
to the Engineer and Marshal to put up the necessary signs on the streets leading to
the business section of the City.
The Street Committee reported in favor of concrete alleyways
in the down town district , and it was understood that this matter would receive at-
tention from the Street Superintendent.
The Park Committee and Engineer reported as to the waste water to be sold
to Mr. A. Gregory, and recommended that a new contract be entered into with him for
the disposal of all sewage , together with the right to use the waste water from the
gutters for a period of 15 years from the execution of the contract , providing that
the sum of 01000 per year should be paid by said A. Gregory for the use of such
sewage and waste water , and that a further sum of 01000 be paid by him for the
construction of a pavilion with the understanding that upon the execution of such
contract tjie one now in Porde and effect should be cancelled, and also that the new
contract provide for the taking of such waste water at the intersection of High
Avenue and Orange Street , First and State Street and State and Ninth Street , and
that said A. Gregory assume all cost and risk and hold the city harmless from any
loss or damage .
The Engineer reported that Ohio Street had been oiled and also reported
progreSS made toward the construction of the horse trough at the Triangle , and re-
ported in favor of a concrete horse trough on Orange Street , all of which reports
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were accepted.
On motion it was ordered that all bills audited by the Finance Committee
since the last regular meeting, and also those audited at the present meeting,
being Demands Nos. 22741 to 22828 inclusive , be and the same are hereby ordered F .-
paid, and on motion the r.^.e tin; adjourned to Friday, June 18th, 1909 at 4 :30 P.M.
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Redlands , Cal. June 18 , 1909.
4 30 P. M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all
• members present excepting Trustee Gore , and President i:ingsbury in the
chair.
Mr. Appleford appeared before the Board regarding an amendment to
the plumbing ordinance , to permit the use of a certain appliance which is
manufactured by them . Referred to the Bo< rd of Health.
Two communications were received from I . Morrison reg: rding the
Fourth and Eureka Streets macadam work. Filed.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands regulating the speed of motor and other vehicles"
Er. E. S. :Abbey ap\,eared before the Board and urged the net trnce
of the site for a municipal building ,referred to by him at the last meeting,
at the corner of Fifth and Vine Streets , and also reperted his request that
• the election for a fire apparatus be made a separate call ,c from that of a
municipal site and building. After considerable discussion the whole matter
was laid over until Monday, June 21st , 1909 at 4 30 P. . , to which time this
meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.--
Redlands , Cal. June 21 , 1909 .
4 :30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , vith all
• members present and President Kingsbury in the chair.
W. J. Davenport presented a plan for the improvement of Sylvan
Boulevard, with the incorporation of a Park as a feature of the Improvement.
Referred to Park Committee.
2899--A petition signed by S. L. Ford, et al , protesting against as-
sessment No. 2 for diverting water from Alvarado Ttreet through CzTress Avenue
culvert was read and referred to the Street Committee .
2900--A petition signed by Frank Gunther , et al , protesting against
the full cost of the macadam pavement being assessed to the property owners on
Fourth and Eureka Streets , was read and laid over until the next -meeting.
2901--A petition signed by J. M. Terry, et al , requesting that the City
purchase a municipal site on the East side of Orange Street between the Santa
• Fe Railroad and Stuart Avenue at a price of e25 ,000, was read and ordered filed
and this brought up a general discussion in regard to the municipal hall site ,
and various people present addressed the Board,-some in regard to the sites al-
ready proposed on West State Str^et and on Fifth and Vine Streets , but more
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particularly in regard to a new cite on the Park ground recently acquired as an
addition to the library, between Fourth and Eureka Streets .
On motion it was ordered that the resolution passed at the last Meting
in favor of the municipal site on lest State Street be and hereby is rescinded, •
wh ereupon the following resolution was adopted: -
"RESCINED, that the City Engineer furnish to this Board a careful estimate
of the cost of the acquisition of a building site reasonably necessary for the
erection and construction of a City Hall thereupon and the erection and construc-
tion of a City Hall upon such building site for municipal uses , and also furnish a
separate estimate of the cost of the acquisition and necess.ry fire apparatus for
said City. "
And the Engineer presented the following report which was adopted; -
"To the Board of Trustees ,
City of Redlands
Gentlemen -
Pursuant to your request I have made a careful estimate of
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the cost of the acquisition of a suitable building site for the erection and con-
struction of a City Hall in the City of Redlands , together with the cost of erect-
ing a City Hall thereon suitable to the needs and requirements of said City, at a
total cost of y;40 ,000, and also the cost of acquiring the necessary fire apparatus
for said City at a total cost of X20,000 tin refor.
( Signed) Geo. S. Hinckley,
City Engineer. "
And thereupon the following resolution was adopted, Trustees Prendergast ,
Carroll , Gore and Cheesman and President Kingsbury each voting in favor of same.
"Resolution Determining and Declaring that the Public Interest
and Necessity of the City of Redlands Demands the Acquisition
of a building site for the erection of a City Hall and the con-
struction of a City Hall thereon; also the acquisition of neces-
sary Fire '.pparatus for said City•
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REGO-L:77.3D, by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands as follows ,
to wit -
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It is hereby determined and declared that the public interest and also the
public necessity of the City of Redlands and of the inhabitants thereof demand
the acquisition and construction of the following municipal improvements, to wit:-
.
FIRST The acquisition of a building site for the erection of a City Hall
upon said building site for municipal uses.
SECOND: The acquisition of necessary fire apparatus for said city.
That the acquisition of such building site and the erection of s aid
City Hall thereon, and also the acquisition of said necessary fire apparatus for
said City are each and all necessary and convenient to carry out the objects , pur-
poses and powers of said municipality, and that the cost thereof, and of each of •
said "First" and "Second" municipal improvements will be too great to be paid out
of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said municipality.
That the objects and purposes for which said indebtedness is:proposed
to be incurred are ,
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First To acquire a building site upon which to construct a City Hall and
the construction of a City Hall thereon for the use of said City.
• Second ! To acquire necessary Fire Apparatus for said City.
That the estimated total cost of said municiral improvement is as
follows ;
First ! The estimated cost for the acquisition of such building site and the
construction and erection of a City Hall thereon is the sum of 040,000.
Second • The estimated cost of said Uunici .l improvement for the acqui-
sition of said necessary fire apparatus , is the sum of • 20,000.
It is hereby determined and declared that it is the Purpose and
intention of said Board of Trustees, (being the legislative branch of said munic-
ipality) to take the necessary proceedings for the acquisition of such building
site and the erection of said City Hell at the total cost of x;40,000 in gold
coin of the United States, and to incur an indebtedness in said city by the is-
suance of bonds of said municipality for that purpose to the said amount of
• x40 ,000.
And it is also determined and declared that it is the purpose and
intention of said Board to take the necessary proceedings for the acquisition
of necessary fire apparatus for said city at the total cost of 020 ,000 in sold
coin of the United States, and to incur an indebtedness in said sum by the is-
suance of bonds of said municipality for that purpose to the said amount of ,;20 ,000.
President of the Board of Trustees
of the City of Redlands.
I , H. P. D. Kingsbury, President of the Board of Trusters of the
City of Redlands , being the executive of said City, do hereby approve the fore-
going resolution this 21st day of June , 1909 , the• same having this day been adopted
• by the unanimous vote of all members of said Board of Trustees of said City at a
regular meeting of said Board.
President of the Board of Trusters of
t'^e City of Redlands. "
On motion the meeting adjourned to Tuesday Noon, June 22nd, 1909.
City Clerk.
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Redlands , Cal. June 22, 1909.
12 :00 M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present - Trustees Cheesman, Carroll , Prendergast , with President Kings- •
bury in the chair.
The first ratter considered was that of a municipal hall site , and after
considerable discussion an ordinance was adopted entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Redlands calling a Special Election to be held on the 7th day of July,
1909 , for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters thereof the proposition
of incurring a bonded indebtedness in the sun of 040,000 for the purpose of ac-
quiring a building site for a City Hall and the construction of a City Hall
thereon, and also submitting to such voters the further proposition of incur-
ring a bonded indebtedness in the sum of 320 ,000 for the purpose of acquiring
necessary fire apparatus for said city."
Those voting in favor of the adoption of ,said ordinance were Trustees •
Carroll , Prendergast , Cheesman and President Kingsbury; Noes : - None. \'!hereupon
the ordinance was declared passed and ordered to print.
2902--A petition signed by J. S. Edwards was received, asking for an or-
der of the Board for the removal of the few remaining Peppers , two Cypress and two
Date Palm Tres on Cajon Street , with the idea of raking a more uniform tree line
on said street . No action was taken, and the meeting adjourned.
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ity Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. , July 7 , 1909. •
2 :00 P.I.I.
!. regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with TrusteesCarroll and
Prendergast present. Owing to lack of auorum the Board adjourned to Friday, July 8th,
1909 at 2 :00 P.M.
City Clerk,
Redlands , Cal. July 8, 1909.
2 :00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present:- Trustees Prendergast, Carroll , Gore and Cheesman, with
President Kingsbury in the chair. •
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on June 21st , 1909 , and
also the adjosrned meetings held on June 21st , 1909 and June 22nd, 1909 were all
read and approved.
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The first matter considered was the proposed contract for the care of
sewage which had been prepared by the City Attorney, which was read and fully
• considered, with Mr. A. Gregory,, the other party to the contract , present, and
on motion the President and Clerk were instructed to sign and execute said con-
tract with A. Gregory, a copy of which was ordered filed in the City Clerk' s
office.
The following tree petitions were presented and granted in conformity with
the report of the Tree Commissioners
2903--E. F. Scott
2904--rim. Peake
2905--Leon H. Smith
2906--Edith Bates
2907--A petition signed by William A. Throop, et al, asking that curbs
and gutters be ordered in on the P.ZcIlhenny Road, between Fifth and T'arion Avenues ,
was read, and on motion the following order was passed:-
• Ordered: - That curbs and gutters be and hereby are ordered in on both
sides of Mcllhenny Road between Fifth and ' arion :.venues , and the City Clerk
is hereby directed to notify the property owners of this order, and in case said
work should be not completed within"sixty days, that the work should be commenced
under the Vrooman Act.
The Ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands regu]Ating the speed of motor and other vehicles" was taken up and
read and amended by striking out in the first section thereof the word ""six"
and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five" , and as thus amended the ordinance
was laid over for future action, insomuch that the signs had not yet been posted
on the streets as required by said ordinance , the placing of which was referred
to the Street Committee and Engineer.
• The petition previously presented by 7. L. Morrison, et al , regarding
macadam work on Fourth and Eureka Streets was brought up, and on motion Syme was
laid on the table.
The Engineer presented a diagram on Fourth and Eureka Streets macadam
work, and also a diagram on the Tenth Street and Stuart Avenue sewers , and on
motion all of said diagrams were accepted and adopted by the Board.
2908-- Mr. V. H. Van teuvin appeared before the Board, and asked that four street
lights be placed on Kendall Street, and also presented a petition signed by the
property owners to that effect. On motion the petition was gxa nted under the con-
dition that there was room for four more lights on the circuit , and that they could
be added to the Brookside Avenue line.
The Attorney made a report on the matter of bill-boards on Brookside
• Avenue and Eureka Street , and recommended that a charge be made for such signs at
so much per square foot of surface. Further time was granted the Attorney in this
1 / matter to see if it was best to have the signs removed.
V The Street Committee recommended that no action be taken in the matter
of closing the alley-way in Block 5 of the Enterprise Tract , and accordingly
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the Petition was denied.
The Street Committee asked for further time in regard to the protest of cer-
tain property owners on Grant and Alvarado Streets toward the payment of a certain
culvert placed on Alvarado Street, which was gmtnted. •
The report of the Building, Plumbing and Wiring Inspector was presented,
accepted and ordered filed in the City Clerk' s office.
On motion of the Chairman of the Finance Committee, the bills audited by that
Committee, including payment of the election officers at the rate of $3.00 a piece
and $5.00 for each of the places in which the elections were held, being Warrants
Numbers 22829 to 22945 inclusive, were allowed and ordered paid.
The next business considered was that of canvassing the returns of the spec=-
dal bond election held on July 7th, 1909 under Ordinance No. 455 , and the following
resolution was adopted:-
"Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do now
proceed to canvass the returns of the Special Election held on the 7th day of
July, 1909." •
"Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do , and it
hereby does, find and declare that the said returns of the Special Election held
in said City on July 7th, 1909 under Ordinance No. 455 of said City, do show the
following results and that the same be declared as follows, to wit -
PRECINCT NO. 1.
Ballots cast for Municipal City Hall Bonds fpr e40 ,Q00. 121
Ballots cast against Municipal City Hall Bonds for $40 ,000 164
Total Ballots cast , , 285
Ballots cast for Fire Equipment Bonds for $20 ,000 151
Ballots cast against Fire Equipment Bonds for $20,000 127
Total Ballots cast 278
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PRECINCT NO. 2
Ballots cast for Municipal City Hall Bonds for $40,000 ° 67
Ballots cast against Municipal City Hall Bonds for $40,000 107
Total Ballots cast 174
Ballots oast for Fire Equipment Bonds for $20,000 92
Ballots cast against Fire Equipment Bonds for $20 ,000 83
Total Ballots cast , 175
PRECINCT NO. 3
Ballots cast for Municipal City Hall Bonds for $40 ,000 158
Ballots cast against Municipal City Hall Bonds for §40 ,000 161 •
Total Ballots cast, . 319
Ballots cast for Fire Equipment Bonds for $20 ,000. 210
Ballots cast against Fire Equipment Bonds for $20,000. 90
Total Ballots cast 300
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PRECINCT NO. 4
Ballots cast for Municipal City Hall Bonds for 040 ,000 • 69
Ballots cast gainst Municipal City Hall Bonds for $40 ,000. 115
• Total Ballots Cast 184
Ballots cast for Fire Equipment Bonds for $20,000 114
Ballots cast against Fire Equipment Bonds for x20 ,000 71
Total Ballots Cast 185
Total Ballots Cast for Municipal City Hall Bonds for $40 ,000 415
Total Ballots Cast against Municipal City Hall Bonds for .040 ,000547
Necessary two-thirds vote-- 642
Total Ballots Cast for Fire Equipment Bonds for 020 ,000 567
Total Ballots Cast against Fire Equipment Bonds for $20 ,000 371
Necessary two-thirds vote. 626
• There being but 415 votes cast for said Municipal City Hall bonds for 040,000,
and 567 votes cast for Fire Equipment bonds for $20 ,000 , each being less than two-
thirds of the voters voting at said election, it is hereby declared that the issue
of such bonds is not authorized by said election.
The Clerk then stated that the vault was crowded with city documents , and
asked permission to place such old books , stubbs and tax rolls as could be spared,
in the basement of the Y.Iv;. C.A. building until such time as more room could be pro-
vided. The request was granted and he was instructed so to do .
The report of the Secretary of the Board of Health for January 1, 1909 to
July 1, 1909 was received, read in full, accepted and ordered filed in the Clerk' s
office.
• On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City ^lerk.
Redlands, Cal. July 21, 1909
2 :00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members were present at the beginning of the session but Trustee
• Gore, who joined the meeting later on.
The minutes of the last regular meeting, and also the adjourned regular
meeting were read and approved.
Mr. H. I . Allen appeared before the Board on behalf of A. Osbun, who
protested against the condition of things on the unused portion of Third Street,
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lying between Central Avenue and Mill Creek Zanja, at which point the City main-
tained the street sweeper. The matter was referTed to the Street Committee and
Str"et Superintendent with paver to act.
A communication was received from the Federated Improvement Clubs , of •
Seattle, asking for five delegates from the Improvement Clubs of Redlands. Order-
ed filed.
A communication from Arthur Gregory, enclosing a check in the sum of
?327.50 as rental on the sewer contract due the City up to July 1st , 1909 , was
received, and the Olerk instructed to deposit same in the General Fund.
A communication from Thos. H. B. Varney, stating that he would remove
the objectionable bill-Boards at the corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street
if that would be satisfactory, was received, and ordered filed.
A communication from the Edison Electric Company, stating that they were
making arrangements to install an entirely different system of street lighting
in the City of Badlands , and would be pleased to receive additional orders for
street lamps as soon as possible , in order to include them in the new system, •
was received and ordered filed.
2909--A petition signed by William E. White , et al, asking that cement sidewalks
be placed on South Tenth Street was read and referred to the Street Superintendent
to investigate .
2910--A petition signed by Chas. F. Hinckle , et al. , asking that East Palm
Avenue be oiled on the basis of property ovmers paying one-half the cost and the
' City the remainder, was read and referred to the Street Superintendent to see
if the same could be done within the allowance of the "treat Department.
2911--A petition signed by G. U. Shallberger, et al, asking for electric lights
on South Tenth Street was read and referred to the Electric Light Committee.
2912--A petition signed by R. D. McIver, et al , asking that the name of South
Tenth Street be changed to Beacon Street , was read, and on motion same was granted •
` and it was ordered that the necessary steps be taken to legally change the name
of said street in conformity with the petition.
2913--A petition signed by A. J. Wilson was received, asking for permission
to store oil and gasolene in the building now being completed by him as a garage
at the corner of Citrus and Cajon Streets. The petition was granted, provided
same be done under the supervision of the Building Inspector.
2914--A petition signed by A. Idorthway, et al, asking for lights on Stuart
Avenue between Sylveria and Texas Streetsl_also on Lawton Street, between Stuart
Avenue and Colton Avenue, was read and referred to the Electric Light Committee.
2915--A petition signed by Emma J. Davis, et al,asking the Board to widen
West Central Avenue :est of First Street to correspond with that portion East of
First Street, was read and referred to the City Attorney and Engineer. •
2916--A petition signed by D. Jackson vas received, asking for right to dispose
of the garbage of the City for a period of five years, and offering certain terms
to the City for this privilege. Referred to the City Attorney.
2917--A petition signed by Elmer E. Watson, et al, protesting against the open-
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ing of East Stuart Avenue through to Church Street, was read and referred to
the Attorney and Engineer, with instructions to the Clerk to notify the parties
protesting that the matter would come up at the next regular meeting.
• Mr. Guerth appeared before the Board on behalf of the Redmen and asked
that Orange Street be illuminated at the time of the Convention to be held in this
city. The matter was ordered left with the Electric Light Committee , who in con-
junction with the Edison Company, would make a report.
Mr. Morrison appeared before the Board in behalf of the Fourth and ralreka
Street property owners regarding a rebate on assessments for macadam work. The
feeling of the Board seemedto be that nothing could be done at present , but it was
understood that the matter would be taken up later after the return of the City
Attorney.
Er. K. C. 'Jells presented a written proposition ad. ressed to the Board
regarding the erection by him and his associates of a building upon lot 14 , block
5 , Town Plat of f edland.s , and leasing the same to the City for a period of five
• years at an annual rent of ;;1500 , payable quarterly in advance , and reserving a
certain portion of the building. This proposition was carefully considered, and
on motion the following resolution was adopted:-
"RESOLVED.- That the President and Clark be instructed to notify Mr. dells
in writing that the offer of himself and associates , as submitted, is accepted
by the City, and that the Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary papers
and that the President and Clerk be instructed to execute the same when prepared,
with the understanding that the plans presented are subject to such revision as
the city may choose to make before construction is begun."
Upon roll call the above resolution was passed by the unanimous vote of
the Board.
A written report from the Tree Commissioners recommending the removal
• and placing of certain trees upon Cajon Street was read and ordered filed.
The printed annual report of the A. K. Smiley Public Library for the year
ending June 30th, 1909 was received, and a copy given to each member of the
Board of Trustees and one ordered filed in the City Clerk's office.
A map entitled "York' s Sub-Division" was presented for acceptance , and on
motion the same was accepted, excepting the streets and avenues as shown thereon.
The Clerk asked for instructions governing the matter of vacations of City Offi-
cials , and on motion the usual vacations were granted under the direction of the
heads of the different departments, providing same could be arranged without
injury to the service in any of the departments. The Clerk was given permission
to leave the State at any time during his vacation, should he desire to do so.
The Engineer presented diagrams of Sylveria and Stuart Avenue sewer;
• also Washington Street sewer and Linda Place sewer, all of which diagrams were
accepted and adopted by the Board.
The Marshal proposed the appointment of L. D. Merriman as Special
Policeman . and on motion the following order was passed: -
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Ordered: - That L. D. Merriman be and he hereby is appointed Special Policeman with-
out pay.
The bills audited by the Finance Committee , being Warrants Nos. 22946 •
to 23003 inclusive were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to which they
belong.
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On motion the meeting adjourned to I:4onday, July 26th, 1909 at 4:30
P. M.
ity Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. July. 26th, 1909
4:30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board. Owing to lack of quorum •
the meeting went over by default.
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City Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. August 4, 1909 .
2 :00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with all members present ,
consisting of Trustees Gore , Prendergast , Cheesman and Carroll , with President
Kingsbury in the chair. Also present the City Attorney, Engineer, Marshal, Plumb-
ing and Building inspector and City Clerk. The minutes of the last regular meeting
were read and ap„roved.
2918---A petition signed by C. A. Fellows, requesting the appointment of J. °;..
Shirk as special policeman without pay, was read and granted, and on motion the
following order was passed:-
Ordered! - That J. M. Shirk be and hereby is appointed special policeman
without pay.
2919--A petition signed by Charles Songer, et al, asking for six electric lights
on Webster Street between Colton and Union Avenues ; also twenty lights on Sun
Avenue between Washington and Texas Streets, was read and referred to the Electric
Light Committee.
2920--A petition signed by the Home Investment Company, et al, asking for the
substitution of Pepper Trees on Alvarado Street, in place of Black Acacias, was
read and referred to the Tree Commissioners. •
The following tree petitions were received, and all having received the
( favorable r-port of the Tree Commissioners , were on motion granted
2921--Frank Ingersoll
2922--P. C. Schrieber
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2923--E. A. Norwood
2924--Td. C. Collett , et al
This being the tine for hearing the protest against opening and extend-
T ing East Stuart- Avenue, due notice of which had been mailed by the Clerk to
each party who signed the protest , brought quite a number of the people inter-
ested before the Board, and after a very full discussion of this matter it was
ordered that the Stuart Avenue proceedings be abandoned and the matter was re-
ferred to the City Attorney and Engineer to enlarge the district and institute
new proceedings for the opening and extension of said street.
The next matter considered was the contract with A. Gregory for the care
of sewage , which contract was not exactly clear in that it did not cover direct-
ly upon waste water other than in the gatterways , whereas it was intended by the
Board and was understood by all parties , that said contract should include all
waste water (but not storm water ) now or hereafter running in any guttorway or
storm water ditches or drains in said City. On motion this matter was refer-ed
to the City Attorney, Street "uperintendent , and Plumbing and Building Inspector
to make such amendments as were necessary to enable Mr. Gregory to use such waste
water , and to present same as soon as possible for the consideration of the Board.
On motion the _petition of D. Jackson for a franchise for five years to dis-
pose of the garbage of this city was ordered laid on the table .
fin ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands
changing the name of South Tenth Street to Beacon Street" , and laid over for future
action.
The Electric Light Committee asked for further tire regarding Electric . ight
petitions referred to them, insomuch as it would be two months before the Edison
Company would have their new system installed.
The Street Superintendent reported. in the matter of oiling Palm Avenue,as
• per petition of Mr. Hinkle at the last meeting, that the work mould be done soon.
The Finance Committee reported that the cost of illuminating Orange Street
on the occasion of the visit of the Redmen, would amount to about c;175 , according
to plans to be worked out by the Fllectric Light Committee , whereupon the Electric
Light Committee recommended that the same be ordered done , providing the cost should
not exceed 7l75 , and on motion this recommendation ems adopted and it was so or: er-
ed.
The President referred to better fire protection with a view of looking in-
to the use of an automobile fire engine , and on motion the Fire Committee were
authoried. to investigate and report.
The Chairman of the Finance Committee then moved that all bills as an- roved
by said Committee and also the salaries of city officers for the ;r. st month, being
Ilk Warrants Numbers 23004 to 23078 inclusive , be alle„ ed and ordered paid.
The Rock Crusher Committee reported that Johnson & Shea, of Riversiae , Cal.
offered to lease the Rock Crusher of the City on certain conditions , and payment
of fifteen cents per ton for all rock turned out , which amount was estimated to be
about nine thousand tons. The matter was fully considered, and it was the general
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understanding that a lease should be drawn up embodying the terms and con-
ditions as agreed upon, and further that a bond in the sum of x1,000 be furnished
by Johnson & Shea to the City, covering upon the matter of returning the plant and
machinery back to the City in as good condition as they were in at the time of 411
their acceptance , wear and tear excepted.
On motion the meeting adjourned to Thursday, August 5 , 1909 at 4 ; 30 P.M.
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City Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. Aug. 5th, 1909 .
4 . 30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members ,•
present and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The first matter considered was the contract for the care and disposal of
of sewage given by A. Gregory to the city, and dated July 8, 1909. The Committee
to whom an amendment of said contract was referred at the last meeting were present
and made a report , and the following resolution was adopted -
"Resolved that the contract with A Gregory, dated July 8, 1909 , concerning
sewers and waste water, be amended in the particulars proposed by the Oity
Attorney, and that such amendment be made upon the original contract." A Gregory
being present consented thereto, and such amendment was then made , and the con-
tract as -amdnded was ordered to stand as the contract in force. Upon roll call
each member of the Board voted in favor of the passage of said resolution.
Next was taken up the consideration of the covering of the storm water J
ditch on East ; tate Street ; and this was referred to the Strret Committee and
:Arcot Superintendent with poser to act.
An ordinance was introduced referring to the extension of the territory
in which mufflers should be used on motor cycles and automobiles , which was laid
over for future action;.
The Board then went into executive session and received a communication
from the f'anager of the Southwest Electric Company, which was ordered filed, and
referred to a Committee of two members of the Board for a report at the next meet-
ing. The President appointed Trustees Cheesman and Prendergast as such Committee ,
and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. August 18 , 1909.
• 2;00 P.1.1.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , Present Trustees •Gore ,
Cheesman and Prendergast , With President Kingsbury in the choir. Trustee Carroll
being absent at beginning of the session.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on August 4, 1909 , also
the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on August 5 , 1909 , were read
and approved.
A communication was received from K. C. Wells , enclosing a deed for a
strip of land 30 feet wide over. lots 33 and 56 of the University Tract , as shown
on map of said tract recorded in the office of the County Recorder of .".an Ber-
nardino County, and to be used for street purposes , which was accepted and the
deed ordered placed on file in the Recorder' s office of said County.
• 2925 :- A petition signed b;; W. G. Willit, for the San Bernardino Valley
Traction Company, asking permission to trim trees along their electric line
on Sunnyside Avenue , was read and referred back- to the Tree Commissioners for
further recommendation.
2926 :- A petition of the Santa Fe Railway Company, signed by Henry
Newell as agent , asking permission to add frame ad:ition to frame freight
station on. certein conditions , was presented and referred to the City Build-
ing Inspector, with paler to act.
The petition previously presented signed by the Home Investment Company,
et al. and asking for the substitution of Pepper trees on Alvarado Street ,
in place of Black Acacias , as ordered by Board,was again taken up, and the
same having received the favorable report of the Tree Commissioners , was granted.
• 2927--A petition signed by James '.:clenzie and James Cleveland, asking
that the storm ditch on First Street from Citrus Avenue to Lill Creek gL:nja be
covered; also to extend bridge full width of street across ?.fill Creek .ganja on
First Street , was read and laid on the table.
2928:- A petition signed by R. E. Scott, and asking that the Board pas:
an ordinance to the effect that every room used as a moving picture or Vaudeville
Theater must have both front and rear e:cits ,on behalf of public safety, was
presented and referred to the Ordinance Committee.
Mr. A. J. Happe appeared before the Board and asked that the alley-way
through the following described land,viz ' - . Commencing at a point 342', feet
North of the Southeast corner of East half of East half of North half of South
half of Lot 28, Block 77 , P. S.B. ;Thence North 60 feet ; Thence Wrst 270 feet ;
• Thence south 60 feet ; Thence East 270 feet to beginning, - be closed, and on
motion the following Resolution was passed—
"RESOLVED: - That the Board of Trustees refuse and decline to accept that
certain alley-way situated in the City of Redlands , described as follows -
Commencing at a point 3423- feet forth of the :%ontheast corner of East
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half of East half of North half of South half of Lot 28 , Block 77 , P. S.B . ; Th
North 60 feet; Thence ':'est 270 feet, Thence South 60 feet ; Thence 7est 270 feet,
Thence South GO feet ; Thence East 270 feet to beginning.
And be it further resolved that said alley-way be and the same hereby is •
ordered closed. "
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands changing the name of South Tenth Street to Beacon Street" , was taken up
read and passed by the following vote. -
Ayes: - Prendergast , Cheesman, Gore, and President Kingsbury.
Noes : - None.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands regulating the speed of motor and other vehicles" was also taken up, read,
and passed by the following vote :-
Ayes - Prendergast, Cheesman, Gore ,and President Kingsbury.
Noes :- None .
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands relating to the use of Motor Cycles , Automobiles and Bicycles , and re-
pealing Ordinance No. 441 and Sub-Division 12 of Section 29 of Ordinance No. 430"
was likewise read and passed 'by the following vote :-
Ayes :- Prendergast, Cheesman, Gore and President Kingsbury.
Noes: - None .
The demands audited by the Finance Committee , being Nos. 23079 to 23131
inclusive , were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to which they belong.
:':t this time Trustee Carroll ipined the meeting.
The quarterly reports for the quarter ending June 30, 1009 , were referred
to the Finance Committee..
The plat for the planting of trees on Cajon Street, as pr^sented by Engineer
Hinckley, was accepted and adopted by the Board. .•
The Fire Committee asked further time to report on automobile fire engine.
The ratter of placing the Band-Stand was referred to the Park Committee
for report.
Report was made that the bill-board on the corner of Brookside and Eureka
Street had been taken dorm. It was also reported that a bill-board placed on a
lot belonging to 2. G. Rohrer, on Cajon Street , is unsightly, and it was understood
that an effort would be made to have it remov ed.
The matter of an, nuisance. on the Taylor Brothers' Brick Company prop rty
on :':est Olive i.venue vas brought ur by City .".ttorney Leonard, and it was decided
that an effort would be made to have the annoyance abated without going into the
Courts.
The Clerk was instructed to notify Lr. S. G. Allen, Manager of the Southwest •
Electric Company, that his complaint would be heard on 7ednesday, August 25th, 1909
at 4 30 P.M.
On motion the meeting adjourne •-.root on :7ednesday, August 25 , 1909 , at
4:30 P.11. r.djoraned.
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Redlands, Cal. Aug. 25 , 1909.
4 :30 P.M.
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.. regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present - Trustees Prendergast , Chessman and Carroll , with President
Kingsbury in the chair: Absent - Trustee Gore.
2925--The petition of the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company, asking per-
mission to trim trees on Sunnys: de Avenue , having received a favorable report from
the Tree Commissioners, was granted.
o The Plumbing Bond of Joseph R. Matthews Company was approved by the
President of the Board of Trustees and placed on file .
2929--A petition signed by the Redlands Daily Facts , et alt asking for electro-
lier at the -Northwest corner of East Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street , was received
and referred to the Electric Light Committee.
• A communication from C . Bertrand Thompson, Chairman of the Exhibit Com-
mittee of the "1915" Boston Exposition, to be held November 1st to 27th, 1907, was
read and referred to the Street Superintendent to prepare sample material of Street
improvement and forward to the Exhibit as per instructions in their let' er.
The following communications were read and ordered filed! -
Auto Vehicle Company
The Audit Company
Pacific Coast Association of vire Chiefs
W. H. Lever
An invitation from T. W. Dudley, Mayor of Cants Monica to the Board of
Trustees to spend"Admission Day" , September 9 , 1909 , v'ith them as their guests ,
was read and accepted, and the Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Dudley that all
members of the Board would be present. Communication ordered filed.
• The communication and protest from S. G. Al_.en, Local Manager of the
to
Southwest Electric Company,relativenthe actions of Mr. Frank Grates , City Inspector,
and containing the following complaints was read -
(l ) "That he had solicited work f+ar the Independent Electric Company. "
( 2)"That he (Mr.Grates ) represented the work done by the Independent Com any
as superior to the class of work performed by the Southwest Electric Company. "
(3) "That he issued certificate of a proval on 'cork performed by the Inde-
pendent Electric Company, when said work was entirely contrary to the rules of the
Board of -'ire Underwriters."
Mr. Allen, being present, was sworn, and testified that the above str:tementa
were facts ; also prevented a letter from Mr. N. T. Best , of Newport Beach , sub-
stantiating the second complaint, which letter was ordered filed.
• Mr. H. E. Jenkins was also present and being sworn, cited the ..aldo-C `I.elly
house , same having been wind and accepted contrary to the rules. The Redlands
Hotel building , A, Leipsic Cottage , and City Fail were also referred to as places
having been accepted by the Inspector when work was not accomplished ac.ording to
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City Ordinance. Fr. Grates then being sworn, testified that the above acusations
were not true, and gave descriptions of the different work referred to and why
same were passed upon under the rules governing. After further discussion the
matter was referred to the President and Electric Light Committee for report.
The meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.
By & So- ,tt
Deputy Clerk.
Redlands , Cal. September 1, 1909.
2 :00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the' Boa.rd of Trustees with all members present and
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PresiC..ent Kingsbury in the chair. also present City ttorney, City Engineer and
marshal.
The minutes of the last regular meeting hold on August 18 , 1909 , and also
the adjourned r.•eetirg of August 25th, 1909 , were read and approved.
A communication from the League of California Municipalities , notifying
the Board of Trustees of its annual meeting to be held at :Tanta Cruz , Cal. Septem-
ber 21st to 24th inclusive , was road and the natter laid over until the next meet-
ing.
.7'. invitation from U. 7,% '.Wisdom, Chairman of Grape Day, Escondido , Cal-
ifornia , to be held on Sept. 9 ,, 1909 ,_ was read and ordered filed.
The following communications wore presented -
Boston Architectural Club
The Lakes-to the Gulf Deen ,'aterwav Convention in Dew Orleans •
James Glow & Sons
The following petitions were read -
2930 - W. S. L:cEuen, et al. requesting "oard to open an alley-way running 1
midway between Tine: and 'Herald Streets from Brockton to Western '.venue. Referred
to the Street Committee.
2931 - R. R. Richey, et al, asking for electric lights on East Citrus
Avenue from Redlands Street to the City Limits. Referred to the Light Committee .
2932 - I. R. Cheney, et al, asking to have the route of :Alessandro 'Road
changed. Refer -ed to -treet Comrittee, and Street Superintendent for report.
2933: -Manuel Joseph requesting appointment on the police force should
vacancy occur. Hofer -ed to the I:arshal.
2934 -F. C. West , et al , calling attention to the matter of waste water
at the corner of 9th and East State Street , as taken from the storm m ter ditch
by ' . Gregory for i rigating purposes. After hearing reports from :"r. D. L.
Levering , ::r. Ernest 1'renzell, Dr. Wheat and others , the matter was referred to
the Board as a whole and the City Engineer for report. �
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An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing
and fixing the maximum rate of gas furnished to the inhabitants of said City
• from October 1 , 1909 to October 1st , 1910" was introduced and laid Ter under
the rules.
The petition formerly presented by R. E. Zcott , regarding exits to T'iet ters ,
was referred to the City Attorney.
The Fire Committee reported having visited Hollywood, -;on:g Peach and "an
Pedro for the purpose of viewing the different auto engines at these places , and
asked for further time to complete their report . Granted.
The Committee on band stand was granted further tine , and also the Electric
Light Committee .
The matter of complaint of the Southwest Electric Company vs Frank Grates ,
Wiring , Plumbing and Building 'inspector , was again brought up, and after hear-
ing a lengthy testimony from both sides the following resolution was adopted -
"w1REAS , a charge of misconduct has been filed against F. : . Grates ,
• and ,
WHEREAS , the Board of Trustees has investigated such charge , and heard
and considered the evidence introduced relating thereto , and
WHEREAS , the Board finds that such charge has not been sustained ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 3T PESOL1TED that such charge be and the same is
hereby dismissed. "'
AYES :- Trustees Gore , Cheesman, Prendergast , and President
Kingsbury.
NOES : - None
During the former discussion Trustee CarroLl left the meeting.
The demands audited by the Finance Committee , being Nos .23132 to
23191 inclusive , were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to rh ich they
belong.
• A plat Was presented by City Engineer ;Tinckley, of _ngonia Heights
sewer assessment district, which on motion was accepted.
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance of the City of iedlanids , amending
Ordinance Ho. 457 , regulating the speed of "otor and other Vehicles . " was intro-
duced and laid over under the rules.
The meeeting adjourned.
City Cleric.
By ((/riD (neo na
Deputy.
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Redlands, Cal. September 8 , 1p09.
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees called by the President,
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notice of which had been given at least three hours previous to the meeting.
Present ,-Trustees Carroll, Prendergast,and President L'ingsbury
in the chair.
The object of this reeting was the consideration of a tax levy
for the fiscal year 1909 . Trustee Prendergast introduced an ordinance entitled
"An Ordinance of the City of Redlands Fixing the Rate and Tevying the Property Tax
for the Discal Year 1909" , which was laid over under the rules.
Or motion the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
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Redlands , Cal. September 15 , 1909.
2;00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members
present , excepting Trustee Prendergast, who was out of the city.
The minutes of the last regular meeting, and also of the special
meeting held on September 8th, 1909 , were read and approved.
A map entitled "Redlands University Tract No. 1" was presented,
and on motion same was accepted, saving and excepting the streets and alleys,
as sho*n thereon, subject to an agreement to be filed by the company owning said •
tract, in which they should agree to do certain street work to the satisfaction
of the Street Superintendent.
A communication was received from the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company, regarding contract No. 12308 , in which the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company cold to the City a quarter section of land on the West side of Texas Street
in the River Wash, and upon which there was a balance due of $439.54. The Com-
pany made a demand upon the City for the said amount to be paid by September 15th.
After due consideration the Board decided to execute a quit claim deed to all
rights held by the City under said contract, and the Clerk was instructed to send
the sane to said Company and reply accordingly, whereupon the following resolution
was duly passed!-
"RESOLVED, that the President of this Board, together with the Clerk there •
of, be and hereby are instructed to execute a quit claim deed on behalf of the City
under contract No. 12308 with the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, and the Clerk
is directed to send the sane to said Railroad Company for their. acceptance."
The next matter considered wtas: the ordinance previously introduced en-
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titled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing and fixing the maximum
rate of gas furnished to the inhabitants of said City from October 1, 1909 to
October 1, 1910" , and on motion said ordinance was adopted as read by the follow-
ing vote :-
Ayes :- Carroll, Gore and President Kingsbury
Noes :- Cheesman.
The Clerk reported the receipt of a check for 1;43.00 given by Fred Hermann,
Fire Teamster, for sale of fertilizer at the Fire Hall. Check ordered deposited
with the City Treasurer to the credit of the General Fund.
The communication from the League of Municipalities , stating that the next
meeting would be held at Santa Cruz , Cal. September 21st to 24th inclusive , and
asking for delegates to be sent from this City Was taken under consideration, and
it was decided that the City should pay the expenses of two delegates .
The Fire Committee reported in favor of paying the expenses of any members
of the Board who desired to go to San Diego and investigate the new auto chemical
• engine purchased by that City, which is supposed to be the up-to-date machine for
fighting fire , and it was so ordered.
The following Tree Petitions were received, and all having received the
favorable report of the Tree Commissioners , were granted.
2935--Vm. J. Miles
2936--Southwestern Home Telephone Co .
2937--C. E. Chapman
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2938
2939
2940--Three petitions were received signed respectively by Willis F. Weis-
more, et al,G. H. Gowland , et al, and G. H. Hunter, et al , asking the Board to
call a bond election to acquire a piece of ,ground on Sylvan Boulevard for park
purposes. After considerable discussion these petitionswere referred to a
• Committee to be appointed by the President , whereupon the President appointed
Trustees Cheesman, Carroll and Gore as such Committee to look into the proposition
and report back to the Board.
2941--A petition signed by A. E. Putnam, asking permission to remove
the Lugonia School building along Lugonia Avenue and thence South on Texas
Street was read and referred to the City Engineer, with power to act.
2942--A petition signed by Kline & Underwood, et al, asking that Plumbers
be not required to deposit sums to insure the replacing of dirt, was read and
referred to the Street Superintendent and Attorney.
2943--The petition of Albert Miller for appointment as policeman in
England Park was referred to the Marshal.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City
• of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 457 , regulating the speed of Motor and other
Vehicles" taken up and amended, and on motion said amendment was adopted as read,
whereupon the ordinance as amended was read and adopted by the following vote.
Ayes;-Cheesman, Gore, Carroll and President Kingsbury
Noes . - None
Whereupon the ordinance was ordered to print.
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The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the Fiscal Year 1909"
was taken up and amended as follows :-
By striking out the words "seventy-five" where said words appear in the •
second paragraph of Section One , and inserting in lieu thereof the word
"ninety" , and by striking out in the third paragraph of said section the words
"and one-half11.;also amending by striking out in the fourth paragraph of said
section the words "and one-half" , and by adding in the fifth paragraph of said
section after the word "one" the Words "and one-half" ; also by striking out in the
sixth paragraph the word "one" and inserting the figures "i" in lieu thereof and
in the seventh paragraph by striking out the word "twelve" and inserting "Eight
and one-half" ; also by striking out the word "seven" in the eighth paragraph, and
inserting the words "Six and one-iquar'ter" . As thus amended said ordinance was
adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands
relating to exits and ventilation of Public Buildings" and laid over under the .
rules.
The next matter considered tas the location of the Band Stand, which on
motion was unanimously decided by the Board to be in the park on Fourth Str°et ,
and it was so ordered.
Attention was called to the necessity of a light at the intersection of East
Citrus and Fifth Streets, and on motion an arc light was ordered in at said point,
and also at the intersection of Seventh and East State Street, and the Clerk was
instructed to notify the Southern California Edison Company to install said
lights at once.
The Committee asked for further time in regard to changing the route of
Allesandro Road. Granted.
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee, being Demands Nos. 23198 •
to 23243 inclusive, were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to which they
belong.
The City Engineer recommended that curbs and gutters be ordered in
on Alvarado Street in order to save additional expense under the Vrooman Act, and
accordingly the following order was passed: -
"Ordered:—That curbs and 'gutters be and hereby are ordered in on both
sides of Alvarado Street between Home Place and Fern Avenue , all to be done in
accordance with the specifications adopted for such work and on file in the office
of the City Engineer of said City. "
The City Clerk is hereby directed to notify the property owners of this
order, and that if the same be not done within thirty days , the Board would pro-
ceed to order the work done under the Vrooman Act. •
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Dal. Oct. 6 , 1909.
2:00 P. M.
111- A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members pre?ent
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting dere read and approved ,
County Supervisor Glover appeared before the Board regarding macadam
on that portion of road extending from the North end of Orange Street North, across
the wash, which lies within his district. As the road is a great benefit to the
City he thought the City Trustees would be willing to donate a portion of the ex-
pense for the repairing of said road, or at least to give the service of the City
Engineer for estimates and such other work as is necessary to complete said im-
provement. On motion the City Engineer was instructed to as ist Supervisor Glover
in the requirements of his services to the improvement of said road.
Mr. 7. T. Stewart and Dr. 1?. P. Burk came before the Board representing
• the interests of the property holders at East Highlands and Mentone , stating that
if the City would build the road through the rock crusher ground, the citizens
of said district would continue the toad from Mentone to East Highlands. Referred
to the Rock Crusher Committee and City Engineer with power to act.
E. S. Graham appeared before the Board and asked permission to close
certain streets at the hour the President of the United States visits the City.
In view of the necessity of protecting the President , the Marshal was instructed
to close such streets at such times as might be necessary.
Several communications from the Southern California Edison Company were
read, and those referring to the impossibility of placing certain lights as ordered
were referred to the Electric Lightmmittee.
A communication was received from the Southern Pacific Company, .asking
• for the return of the duplicate contract upon certain lands purchfsed by the City
in the -River Slash. Referred to Clerk and Attorney with power to act.
Petitions were received for appointment upon the police force as follows ! -
2944--J. E. Perry
2945--C. J. Bliss
2946--Wm. K. Dean
2947--Falter Thomas
all of which were read and ordered filed.
2948--A petition signed by W. N. Wyckoff for electric lights on Angelica
Street was read, and on motion same was granted with the understanding that if
four lights were necessary to complete the space between Ladd and Brookside Avenue ,
that same should be installed.
Four-petitions were presented for removal and trimming of trees , signed
by 2949--Mrs. Rodes
• 2950--J. P. Baston
295a--John F. Montgomery
2952--Southern California Edison Co.
all of which having received the favorable report of the Tree Commissioners , were
granted.
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2953--A petition signed by R. M. Cheesman, et al, asking for cement sidewalks on
ion both sides of Center Street , between Olive Avenue and Ladd Street , was read, and
granted.
2954--A Betition signed by John Warman, et al, asking that cement sidewalks be •
Iordered in on the North side of East state Street, between Ninth and Church Streets ,
was read and granted, and the Engineer was instructed to bring in the necessary
plans and specifications for said work to be done under the Vrooman Act.
2955--A petition signed by Fred Clark, et al, asking that the Storm Water
Ditch located at the Northwest corner of Buena Vista Street and West Clark Street
' be discontinued and filled, was referred to the Street Committee to report at the
next meeting.
The lease for the new CityHall
as presented, was ordered amended by in-
' serting a provision therein to refund the amount of the City Taxes upon the property
leased, and also an agreement not to sublet the large room upon which the City Was
to have the option of leasing , without the written consent of the lessors. It was
, also understood that the plans and specifications for the building , to which refer- •
ence was made in the said lease , should then be presented to the Board at some
meeting , and adopted by them , together with an order for the execution of the lease
as amended.
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands relating to exits and ventilation of Public Buildings" , was read and
adopted as read by the foliating vote :-
Ayes :- Trustees Prendergast, Carroll , Cheesman, Gore , and President
Kingsbury.
Noes :- None .
The appointment of an additional policeman was taken under consideration,
and on motion Albert Miller was appointed at a salary of 050 .00 per month.
The matter of changing the route of Allessandro Road , which was referred
to a Committee at the last meeting , was continued. •
The quarterly report of the Building, Wiring. and Plumbing Inspector for the
! month ending September, 1909 , was received and ordered filed.
The next matter considered was that of franchise which had been granted for
electric roads , in which the terms had not been complied with , and on motion the
ifollowing resolution was adopted'
`,', REAS , on February 6th , 1907 this Board passed an ordinance , being No.
1409 , granting to C. S . Chesnut a certain franchise for the construction, maintenance
and operation of a single track street railroad, and other privileges specified and
defined therein, and
WHEREAS, under the terms of said franchise the grantee thereof was to
spend not less than 05 ,000 within twelve months from the granting of such franchise ,
las specified in Section 3 of said ordinance , and •
1HEEEAS , said Grantee has failed to spend said sum of money, or any part
thereof, and has failed to begin work upon said franchise in the construction of
said railroad, and by the terms of said franchise has forfeited the same ,
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NOW,THE EFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, that said franchise be and the same is
hereby declared to be forfeited, and the said C. S. Chesnut is hereby released
from the bond heretofore given by him in connection with said franchise , and
• his bond upon such franchise is hereby exonerated and all rights and claims
of the City of Redlands under said bond are hereby waived.
The Committee appointed at the last meeting to report upon the Sylvan
Boulevard Perk, asked for further time , which was granted.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Red-
lands adding a new Section to the Building Regulations of said City" , and laid
over under the rules.
Tie matter of opening an alley-way between Times, Herald, Brockton
and Western Avenue , was continued until the next meeting.
A resolution was adopted instructing the Engineer to present to the Board
plans, specifications, profiles and cross sections for doing certain work in .
the alley-way running North from Central Avenue between Orange and Fourth Streets ,
• and also the alley-way known as the "Baker House Alley." , whereupon the Engineer
presented said plans, specifications , profiles and cross sections , together with
his estimates upon the cost of said improvements , and further, a resolution was
passed by the Board declaring that the said plans , specifications , profiles and
cross sections submitted by the Bngineer for the work contemplated to be done
under proposed Resolution of intention No. 281 ,be and the same are hereby adopted
and approved by the Board, and the estimate of said City Engineer of the cost of
said work is accepted and ordered filed.
Resolution of Intention, No. 281 was then adopted by the Board, de-
claring that the public interest and convenience require , and that it is the
Intention of the -Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands to order the improve-
ment of certain alley-ways, and directing the Clerk to post and publish this
• resolution according to law and other matters and things es therein set forth.
Trustee Cheesman made a verbal report of the Convention of the League
of Liunicipfities held at Santa Cruz, which he attended as a delegate from this
City.
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee , and also the salaries ,
of all officials for the month of September, being demands Nos. 23244 to 23336
inclusive, were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to which they belong,
and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. Oct. 20, 1909.
2:00 P. M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present •
except Trustee Prendergast who was out of the City. President Kingsbury in the
chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
"r. Bush was present to protest against paying the Southern California
Edison Company One hundred dollars ($100. ) for certain connections before re-
ceiving electric light service. Trustee Cheesman stated the case very plainly
for him, and after full consideration it was thought best that the Board
adjourn to meet as soon as Manager Frost of the Electric Company could be pre-
sent
and discuss these things with the Board.
Fred A. Clark was present and urged the granting of, the petition pre-
sented by him at the last meeting for covering a portion of the storm water ditch
on Clark Street. Mile the Board recognized the urgency of this claim, yet they •
hesit<.ted to grunt it for ferr of establishing a precedent , and it wassug ;ested
that the petitioner together with the engineer would ascertain if a district
could be formed in that neighborhood for the covering of the entire ditch, and
with this understanding the matter went over to the next meeting.
The Clerk then referred to the matter of surrendering a contract which
it had been considering in the two meetings previous to this, for that portion of
Section Nine ( 9 ) Township 1 S. Renge 3 West which had been purchased of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company; And stated to the Board that the Riverside
Water Company were willing to pay the sum of $450. for a deed to the land upon
which a balance was due from the City of $442.10. In so much that the previous
action of the Board was to agree to the surrender of the contract , it was agreed
that upon the payment by the said Riverside Water Compr.nny of the amount due on •
the contract in the sum of $450. that the City should deed to them the said land;
and on motion the President and Clerk were authorized on behalf of the City to
sign and execute a deed to said Water Company for said land consisting of Two
Hundred and Forty acres in said Section Nine , in consideration of the sum of $450. ,
of which sum $442. 10 was due the Railroad Company, and the balance was ordered
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paid into the City Treasury to the credit of the general fund.
A communication was received from the. Bronson Desk Company regarding the
furniture for the new City Hall which was ordered filed.
. #2956- A petition was received from Delmont T.ocke asking the Board to stand
one half the expense of a storm water ditch running through Lot 2 in Block P, and
lot 6 in Block C in Tedlands Survey. Laid on the table.
,12957- A petition signed by J. A. O'Kelly asking the Board to give grade •
stake for curb and gutter in the front of his property at the corner of Fone Place
and La Verne Street , and also to widen Home Place , if necessary, was referred to
the street committee and the engineer.
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#2950- A petition signed by C. J. Almquist et al asking to have electric
lights on West Olive Ave. from Norwood Street to the west line of the City
was read and referred to the Committee.
• The President then referred to the electric light service on Cypress
Avenue wherecitizens had informed him that the lights put in were of less
voltage than those previously installed, and their complaints in regard to the
service , all of which was referred to the Electric eight Committee.
12959- A petition signed by E. Hardwick et al asking for electric lights
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on East Highland T between Cajon and Reservoir Streets was likewise referred
to the Electric Light Committee.
#29160- A petition signed by Elliott I. Bogart asking for two lights on
Linda Place Street at the intersection of Angelica Street was referred to
the Electric Light Committee.
Three petitions were received for rer:oval of trees , one #2961
signed by H. A. Westerbrook, one 112962 signed by S. E. Gretenburg and one
• 112960 signed by Hrs. E. P.Y. Fenlason; all of which having received the favorable
report of the treecormissioner, were , on motion, granted.
An ordinate previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the "ity
of Redlands ad#;:in :a new: Sectiea,te :the .Btildin ae dations' bf .J.id City' was taken
up and amended , and as amended was passed and adopted by the following vote : -
Ayes : - Trustees Cheesman, Carroll , Gore and President Kingsbury.
Noes : - None.
The Rock Crusher Committee aske' for further tine regarding their
report upon the road through the rock crusher land to East Highland; and also
upon a report upon the change of route of the Lllessandro road.
The Committee to whom was referredtthe natter of the Sylvan Boulevard
Park stated that owing to the present prospects of a park at the corner of
• Lugonia and Orange Street to be laid out by the School Board, that it was
not advisable to proceed with the Sylvan Boulevard Park at present ; whereupon it
was ordered that the same be laid on the table.
Further time was also asked in which to report upon the alley way
between Times and Herald Streets.
The petition previously presented asking for a cement sidewalk on
the east side of Beacon Street was taken up and granted.
The quarterly reports of all the City Officers was then called for,
but the recorders not having been present thus delaying the report of the Clerk
and Treasurer , it was understood that the Clerk would remind the recorder to
file his report at once.
All the bills audited by the Finance Committee were approved by the
• Board and ordered paid from out of the funds to which they belong, being
demands No. 23337 to 23381 inclusive -
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Trustee Carroll then referred to the matter of ordering in lights upon
Center Street between Brookside 'and Olive Avenue, and on motion, the petition
previ a sly presented for such lights was granted, and it was ordered that the same
be installed. •
Trustee Carroll referred to the condition of the Street ..Railway at street
intersections , notably between Vine Street and the Santa Fe Railway; and the
Clerk was instructed to notify the Manager of the San Bernardino Traction Company
to repair such crossings between Central Avenue and Vine :'treet , and also to
put in the macadam pavement complete on Orange Street as previously instructed
by this Board.
Trustee Cheesman referred to the necessity of an automobile for the fire
department and the necessary apparatus, and recommended that estimates of cost
be requested from some of the leading automobile manufacturers , each of whom
should pre:!ent their specifications, same to give the number of horse power
and number of feet of hose the automobile was capable of carrying, fire hose and
chemical hose , speed upon a 45 grade, capacity of the tank ;.nd the guaraPtee •
they propose to give with each machine. This matter was referred to the •i'ire
Committee and the Fire Chief to draw up specifications and place the same in
the hands of different bidders,
_ On motion , the meeting adjourned to Thursday, Oct. 21, 1909.
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Redlands, California, Oct. 21, 1909.
7 :30 P. M.
The adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
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Redlands , California, Oct. 23 , 1909.
7 :30 P. L.
The adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with all members
present and Presient Kingsbury in the chair.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment , principally for the discussion of
electric light matters , and Mr. Frost being present , presented a written statement
to the Board regarding the electric lighting situation w'"•ich was read and ordered
filed in the City Clerk 's office.
This communication covered upon the improvements'which. the Edison Company
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were making by substitution of the multiple system instead of the series
of lig'-ts as heretofore , and also .upon the case of Er. G. C . Bush whose com-
• plaint was referred to at the last meeting regarding the payment of ` 100. in
advance before connections would be made for service. He also explained the
all night porch light proposition. In conclusion Ilanager Frost admitted that
the service had not been what it should be during the installment of the new
system and therefore agreed to deduct $50. from the face of the bill for
electric lighting for next month.
2964-- A petition was presented, signed by E. Gore , et al, asking the City
of Redlands to oil , sand and roll a portion of East Fern Avenue which lay be-
tween the riled portion and the gutter. It was intended that the petition
should read that the property owners would pay for the entire cost , and was
referred to the City Street Superintendent with power to act.
A Resolution was passed directing the City Engineer to submit to the /.
• Board)es soon as possible plans , specifications and profile for curbs and
gutters and sidewalks upon the north side of East State Street from Eighth
Street to Church Street except where already in according to official grade ;
and also for certain side walk work on Center Street, as contemplated by pro-
• posed resolution of intention No. 282;
Whereupon, the City Engineer presented his plans , specifications and
profile for said work under proposed resolution of intention No. 282, together
with his estimate of the cost of the same.
The Board then passed the resolution declaring that the plans , spec fi-
cations and profile prepared by the City Enginerr for street work contemplated
to be done under proposed resolution of intention No.282 be and the same are
hereby adopted and approved by this Board, and the estimate of the said City
Engineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed.
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Whereupon, the Board
P passed the resolution of intention No. 282 , de-
claring that the public interest and convenience required it, and that it is
the intention of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands to order the
construction of stone curbs and cement gutters and side walks upon the north
sie of East State Street and a certain side vr, lk upon Center Street , all
according to said proposed resolution of intention No. 282 ; and other. matters
and things as therein set forth ; and asking the City Clerk to post and
publish this resolution of .intention according to law.
The Board then considered the macadamizing of the roadway through Smiley
Park and it was understood that the Engineer would consider the matter of doing
this work between Cajon and Eureka Streets and report later.
. On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands,Cal. November 3, 1909 .
2:00 P.P.T.
A regular meeting •of the Board of Trustees , with all members present and •
President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on October 20th , and also
of the two adjourned regular meetings of October 21st and 23rd, were read and
approved.
A cormunication was read from H. C. Case , Accountant , and also a letter
from the Southern California Edison'Company, stating that they had installed
certain street lights on Alta Street ; also a letter signed by C. S. Lombard,
W. C. Hargraves and F. G. Ferand , stating that they had agreed mutually to do the
macadam work on the Alley North of Central Avenue , all of thich communications
were ordered filed.
2964-A petition v✓as presented, signed. by Mrs . Mary E. Wilshire , complaining
of the a nuance that is maintained in the Storm Water Ditch on East State Street , •
near 9th Street. The Board agreed to view the premises in a body, which was done by
the Board, accompanied by the Board of Health, Engineer and Attorney, and after a
careful investigation, found that there was no ground for complaint on the method
of diversion and. use of the water by Mr. Gregory. It was ordered that the City
Engineer be instructed to clean out the Story! Water Ditch on the block below , and
put up signs of warning in that block, notifying people not to deposit any garbage
or waste matter in said ditch.
2965-A petition signed by Fred A. Clark, asking the Board to have Clark
Street from Center to Grant Stret graded and oiled, one-half the expense to be paid
by the property owners, was read and referred to the Street Superintendent with
power to act.
2966- A petition signed by R. J . Dunn, et al , asking the Board to t:ke the •
necessary steps for the removal of certain old and dilapidated tents in the Feller,
Pratt & Kendall Sub-division, was read and refer-ed to the Board of Health. The
President of the Board of Health being present ,reported that nothing could be done
by them, thereupon the same was referred to the Attorney.
The plans and specifications for the mw City Hall , as presented by the
City Investment Company of Redlands, covering upon the new City Hall, were refer-
red to Trustre Cheesmin, and it was ordered that upon a favorable report by him,
the President and ".jerk weir authorized on behalf of the Board to sign and execute
the said lease.
The Bond given by A. Gregory to the City for the faithful performance
of his contract reg. rdi ng the care and disposal of sewage under the new agreement,
was received and referred to the Attorney, and if found to be correct , then to be •
filed.
The Street Committee reported in the matter referred to them at the last
meting regarding the petition of Fred A. Clark for covering a portion of the
Story! Water Ditch on Clark Street , that they would recommend paying one-fourth
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of the cost of covering said Ditch in front of the prole rty of the Petitioner ,
insomuch that some objected to being included in a district , in order to have
the whole ditch covered. The recommendation was accepted, and ordered carried
• out . It was estimated that the city' s portion would amount to about W50 on
said work .
The Committee asked for further time in the matter of ordering in
curbs and gutters on Home Place Street , and widening said street , as petitioned
for at the last meeting by James A. O'Kelly.
2967- A petition for removal of trees , signed by John Ir. Pears , was
presented, together with the favorable report of the Tree ConMisrioners ,
whereupon the petition was granted.
The Rock Crusher Committee asked for further time regarding the extension
of the road through the Rock Crusher Ground to East Highland , and also the
Committee asking for further time regarding the straightening of ="Alessandro
Road.
• Regarding the alley-way between Times and Herald Streets , which had been
referred to the Street Committee at previous. meetings , it was stated that the
property owners objected to giving such alleyway, but that they were willing
td give and allow the way for a sewer lime , whereupon the matter was referred
to the Street Superintendent .
The quarterly reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder were received,
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and referred to the Finance Committee and Trustee Cheesman.
The Fire Committee reported that it had visited iliverside and were pleas-
ed with the equipment there , and later on the President and Chairman of the
Fire Committee ne,de another visit to. Riverside to investigate further regarding
the automobile fire eeuipment , whereupon the Committee offered a set of
specifications for a new automobile fire apparatus for the City of Redlands,
• and the report was accepted and the Committee continued, and the Fire Cor-
mittee were authorized to advertise for bids in acnordance with the plans
and specifications presented, and it was understood that the Clerk would
insert the necessary advertisement .
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee , being Demands Numbers
23382 to 23464 inclusive , were approved and ordered Haid from the funds to
which they belong.
The President referred to the inability of the contractors obtaining
copies of the plumbing ordinance , owing to the scarcity of the same , and the
natter was referred to the Atte.rney, Insinctor Grates and the Clerk to codify
the ordinance regulating plumbing , and bring down to date , and make sufficient
copies to supply the demand.
• The resident reported that he had seen LIr. Merrihew, Manager of the
San Bernardino Valley Traction Comnanv, who had promised within a short time to
relEir the crossings on. O,anRe and _Cajon Streets , betty' en Vine Street and Central
avenue , and also the macadam work on Orange Street , according to the order of the
Board made at the last regular meeting.
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The Presid ent asked for further time won which to report the numbering
of motor cycles. Granted.
The Clerk stated that F. A. Armstrong desired to redeem certain tax sales
upon hot 1 in Bloch "D" , of Lugonia Park, upon which the City claimed certain •
charges for street oiling, and as his lot did not face upon the street oiled,the
Clerk request ed instructions , and on motion he was instructed to permit the cancel-
lation of the taX sales without the payment of the City oil tax charge.
The Pre sic] ent then made a report of hi.s visit to Riverside in company
with Messrs. Frost and Bodin of the Southern California Edison Company, for the
purpose of investigating the methods employed there in trimming and caring for trees
and especially with regard to the question of tree trimming where poles and wires
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interfer } with the trees. In the interview v.iith4Mayor , of Riverside , it was
learned that they he ld that the fra nchise gru ntrd to the within corporation per-
mitted them to place the poles and wires , hut where they interfered with the trees,
the wires and poles must be removed by the Company; they also held in Riverside
that the trees were first , and the wires and poles secondary, as they considered •
the trees ar shade of great value in that city. The President stated that the
Board of Trustees of Riversice had granted clearance in certain cases for wires ,
providing that the same were fifty feet above the street, and they had a Tree
Marden, under whose inspection all the pruning, and trimming of trees was per-
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fonmed,and in the case of trimming trees being requested by the Companies , or
Corporations , it was done by him at the exxpense and charge of such Companies
or Corporations, and that in cases where it was necesr ary to run the wires over the
trees , they required the wires to be put in cables , and to protect in every way
the trees r:nd shade wh ich } eauti fi e d their city.
President Kingsbury recommended this Board to take under consideration
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the appointment of a Tree Warden, employed by the City for handlinz. the tree
trimming and to have charge of the shade trees generally over the city. I
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It 'MT:7 stated by Trustee Prendergast that the method of hauling away
the garbage of the city war very unsatisfactory, and recommended that the city
equip a wagon suitable for such work , which should be zinc lined, and with a tight
cover. Referred to Street Committee to bring in a recommendation.
On motion the me= tir€ adjourned.
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Redlands ,Cal . November 17 , 1909.
2 .00 P.
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A regular meeting of the Board, r ith all members present and President
Kingsbury in the chair .
The minutes of the last regular meeting of Novernter 3rd, were read and
approved.
A notice was received of the annual meeting of the Redlands ['Tater Company
for the purpose of electing Directors for the ensuing year , and on notion the Clerk
was instructed to represent the Board and vote the City stock .
A communication was received from the City of Ventura , to attend or,
ifunicipal Day as special guests of the City of Ventura , in the Ventura Street
Jubilee . The Olerk was instructed to advise then that one delegate would be sent
from this City , and it was understood that the delegate would be appointed later.
A conr.unication was received from the Southern Pacific Company, enclosing
receipts in the sum of Q442.10 in payment of the land purchased under contract
No . '12308 by the City of Redlands vith said Company. Ordered filed.
A con unication from the Southern California Edison Company, referring
to electric lights recently instF lied, was likewise ordered filed.
2968 --A petition: was received from J. H. Casner , asking for aproint-
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ment as policeman without ply et the new Santa Fe Depot , which upon recommendation
of the City Marshal was granted.
A verbal p_et ttdn of Walter. Thomas for policeman, was received, and upon
the recommendation of the Marshal same was granted and the following order was
passed:
Ordered that J7alter Thomas be and he hereby is appointed policeman at a sal-
ary of (75.00 per month.
•. 2969---- A petiti on was received signed by F. G . McLain, and asking the
City to open Division Streit South to Central Avenue , and define the district that
should be assessed to pay for said. improvement . Referred to the City Engineer and
Street Superintendent to male a report .
Resolution of Intention No. 283 , for closing a portion of Sylvan Boulevard
was then adopted by the Board, declaring that the public interest and convenience
requited, and it is the intention of said Board to order the closing of a
portion of Sylvan Boulevard, as agreed in said Resolution, and other matters and
things as therein set forth.
E. S . Graham, on behalf of the Mile-High-Climb , asked permission for the
use of the North side of Brookside Avenue from Center Street to Citrus Ave , thence
on Citrus Ave. to Redlands Streit ; thence on Redlands Street to Fifth Avenue ;thence
•\ on Fifth Avenue to the East line of the City) on Thanksgiving Day from the hours of
8 :00 to 10:30 A.M. and 12 :30 to 5 :00 P.M. for the use of the races entered for the
Mile High Climb , and also arced. that on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday preceding
Thanksgiving Day they be allowed the use of said streets from 11 :00 A.:",,. to 1 :30
P.M. for the purpose of try-outs on these days. He promised that every street
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crossing would lwve a policeman at these times, and that every precaution would be
taken for the safety of The public , and on motion the request was granted.
2070-- A petition signed by W. C . Warner, asking permission to remove dirt
on Prospect Avenue , was read and granted, providing the same be done under the
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supervision of the City Engineer and to his satisfaction.
2971-- A petition signed by Edward '.. Cope , asking that the Board take
some measures to care for the water that accraulates' in the gutter in front of his
property on Orange Street , between Stuart Avenue and the Santa Fe Railroad , was
read and referred to the Street Superintendent.
2972--A petition signed by F. G . McLain, et al , asking the Board to order
in electric lights on High and Stillman Avenues from Division Street to University
Street, was received and referred to the Electric Light Committee .
2973--A petition signed by Prank Iiess , et al , aflo asking for electric
lights on Clay Street , between Colton and Western Avenues , was likewise referred
to the Electric Light Committee .
Four petitions were received for the removal and trimming of tree-s, 1104
signed by 2974-- Henry Gravers
2975-- W. II. Pettibone
2976-- B. W. Smith
2077-- Ed F. Slapp
all of which having received the favorable report of the Tree Commissioners, were
granted.
The lease for the new City Hall was again presented to the Board, as
amended, :ith interlineations rade after the signin- of same by the President and
Clerk of the Board, which interlineations are as follows :-
On the second page o:" said 'lease , after the word "aforesaid" the words
"and then said rooms are so taken , they shall be retained by said second party
until expiration of this lease" are inserted, and also on said page the following
words ;-"upon giving twelve months written notice of intention" , and in the next line
thereof the following words ,-"sans to be retained until renewal of this lease ex-
pires" , and further on the word "lights" erased and the word "glass" placed in lieu
thereof . On page three of said lease the foliating words were added to the bottom
of the page ; "The party of second. part is to pay all water bills for that portion of
premises used by it . " Said amendments were apr,roved by the Board, and the lease
was ordered to stand as an rxi ed and copy of same filed in the of five of the City Clerk.
The petition previously presented, signed by J. A. O'Kelly, asking for
grade stake for curbs and gutters on Home Place Street , and also that said street be
widened, was taken up , and owiig to the probability that sub-divisions would be made
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in that neighborhood in the near future , it was thought advisable to not undertake
the widening of said street at present , end the petition was laid on the table.
The Committ ee asked for more time regarding the road through the ?ock
!Crusher ground and also for straightening Alessandro Road. Granted.
The alley-way b etween Times & Herald Streets was referred back to the pe-
tdtioner to sign a deed and present to the Board, and it was understood that the
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City Attorney would prepare such deed. .
Reference was made to the flag pole at the `triangle , and its condition
• especially as to any possible danger of sane falling, and also as to painting,
which was referred to the Marshal and .Engineer.
The plumbing ordimnee was next considered, and some amendments were
presented to the Board by the Pre sident of the Board of Health, which were
already enumerated in the ordinance , and it was understood that this subject
would receive attention in the near futur- , and the whole matter would be re-
modeled and published in pamphlet form.
Trustee Carroll , on be}7alf of the Street Cormittee made a report
regarding garba.€ cans and furnishing same to the wagons which hauled away the
refuse . After a full discussion , however, it was understood that the CorLittee
would report further in the matter as to what was reeded.
The bills .as audited by the Finance Committee , being Nos. 23465 to 23511
inclusive , were approved by the Board, and ordered paid from the funds to which
they belonged.
A resolution , ordering work to be c one , No . 281, was adopt ed, declaring
that the Board of Trustees deem it to be required by public interest and con-
venience- to order certain work to be done on the road-way of a certain alley-
way as shown in Baker 8: Shorey' s Sub-division of -ots 32 ,33,34 and 35 of Block
"D" , and other matters and things as therein set forth, and directing that the
City Clerk publish the required notice according to law.
The next matter considered was the acceptance of streets and alleys ,
as shorn upon the Redlands University Realty Company Map No . 1, and the records
show that On September 15 , 1909, the Board ac^epted the map exclusive of the
streets , providing that a certain agreement should be filed guaranteeing that
the streets should be graded to the satisfaction of the Engineer. This guaranty
• having been filed, the questi on arose whether the streets should be aacepted be-
fore. the curbs and gutters were actually constructed. The matter was referred
to the Street Committee for recommendation.
On motion of Truster- Carroll it was ordered that the sum of e50 be al-
lowed the Committee of the Mile High Climb toward payment of advertising expen-
ses .
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands,Cal. December 1, 1909.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present •
and President Kingsbury in the chair .
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
This being the time for opening bids for furnishing an automobile
fire apparatus, the following bids were received: -
One from the Robinson Fire Apparatus Manufacturing Company, of St.
Louis, offering to manufacturer one double tank automobile combination chemical
engine and hose wagon for p5500.00, and accompanying said bid was the specifications
in full for such engine.
Also a bid from the Seagrave Company, of Columbus, Ohio , offering to
furnish one 53-Horse Power Seagrave Combination Chemical Engine and Hose Wagon
for the sum of 05727 , and accompanied by specifications for same .
On motion of Trustee Carroll it was ordered that this important
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matter be referred to the Fire Committee , in consultation with the Fire Chief and
any one else from whom they could gather information , and that this Committee re-
port back to the Board at an adjourned meeting.
The petition previously presented regarding the opening of Division St.
from High Avenue to Central Avenue was next taken up, and a protest (#2978 ) signed
by Mrs. Luella Fitzgerald, et al. was read, and on motion the matter was laid on
the table .
2979,--A petition signed by W. W. Somerville , et al , was read, asking
the Board to permit the property of ers on East State Street to do the street
work proposed to be done under Resolution of Intention No. 282 , whereupon the
following resolution was adopted:-
RESOLVED that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized
to enter into a contract for the performance of the street work upon East State •
Street specified in Resolution of Intention No . 282, in behalf of the property
owners having property abutting therron.
Said City not to be liable for any of said work, but the intent of this
resolution being to authorize a contract for said work pursuant to a petition of
the property owners filed with the City Clerk, such contractor looking solely to
such property owners for his pay for said work under the agreement set forth in
said petition.
2980. A petition was presented signed by 17. E. Putnam, et al, asking for
electric lights on Lugonia Avenue from Texas to Church Streets ; also a petition,
(#2981) signed by W. H . Trippett , et al,asking for electric light at the corner
of Summit and Campbell Avenues , which were referred to the Electric Light Com-
mittee , who reported favorably thereon, and also recommended that two lights •
be placed on the North side of High Avenue , East of Division Street , where two
poles are located, and also that lights be placed for two blocks on Stillman
Avenue East of Division Street, and on motion it was ordered that the Southern
California Edison Company installthese lights-, and the 0lerk was instructed
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to notify them so to do.
2982. A petition signed by Chas. Lord, asking for appointment as
Tree Warden was received and ordered filed.
• The following petitions were received for removal and trimming of trees ;
2983. W. A. Bowen
2984. Southwestern Home Telephone Co.
both of which having received the favorable report of the Tree Commissioners , were
on motion granted.
It was ordered, on motion of Trustee Prendergast , seconded by Trustee
Carroll , that the sum of $4419.47 , being the unexpended proceeds from the sale
of the special municipal bonds, be transferred from the special municipal bond
fund to the General fund .
The lease between the City and Geo. H. and R. J. Dunn for a portion of Lot
7 , Block "C" , of Fairbank & Wilson' s Sub-division of part of Lot 30 , was ordered
referred to the Street Committee.
An Ordinance was introduced by Trustee Prendergast , entitled, "An Ordinance
`• of the City of Redlands amending Section 72 of Ordinance No. 430, relating to
business licenses in the City of Redlands" , and laid over for future action.
The Street Superintendent reported in the matter of disposing of waste
water on Orange Street in front of Graham-Cope Commercial Company' s ware house ,
as per petition presented at the last meeting , that repaving the bottom of the
gutter would rectify the trouble. It was understood that it would receive his
attention .
On motion of the 9hairman of the Finance Committee , the salaries of all
City officers for the past month , and also all bills approved by the Finance
Committee , being Demands Nos. 23512 to 23583 inclusive , were allowed and ordered
paid from the funds to which they belong.
City Marshal Wallace requested office help during tax collecting period,
• and on motion he was allowed to procure help at $75.00 per month during said
time .
The Committee asked for further time regarding Allessendro Road; also
the extension of the road through the rock crusher grounds to Highlands.
The Street Superintendent reported that progress was being made regarding
the obtaining of right of way for an alley on Times Street , and the Street
Committee asked for further time regarding the improvement of Sylvan Bouletard;
The Street Committee also asked further time in regard to the acceptance of streets
in the Redlands University Realty Company Tract.
The President referred to the erection of a band stand, for which provision
was made in the lease to Arthur Gregory for disposal of waste water, and stating
that Mr. Gregory was prepared to consttuct the band stand as soon as the Board
• should decide in the matter. Referred to the Park Committee.
The Board then passed a resolution ordering work to be done , No. 282, de-
claring that the Board of Trustees deem it to be required by public interest
and convenience, and hereby orders that certain sidewalks be constructed on
Center Street , and directing the City Clerk to publish a notice of said work
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inviting sealed proposals for doing the same ; .and other matters and things as
therein sat forth .
On motion the meeting adjourned to December 2, 1909, at 5 :00 P.M.
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ity lerk.
Redlands,Cal. December 2, 1909
5 :00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members
present and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The Fire Committee reported , after investigation with expert fire ap-
paratus
dealers , that in its opinion The Seagrave Company is best, and recommended
that a contract be entered into in accordance with their bid ; that they had in- •
vestiited both propositions, and was satisfied that this contract should be made.
The report of the Fire Cormittee was accepted, and the contract was prepared and
read, and ordered entered into, and the President and. Clerk were authorized on
behalf of the City to execute the same , which was done , and attached to the speci-
fications which were made a part of it and ordered filed in the City Clerk' s of-
fice.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Cheesman, entitled, "An Ordinance
of the City of Redlands in requiring motor cycles and motor bicycles to be regis-
tered and numbered" , which wE's laid over under the rules.
On Motion the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
Redlands,Cal. December 15 , 1909.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting , and of the adjourned meeting
of December 2nd, 1909 , were read and approved..
The President stated that a couple of representatives for furnishings
and fittings for the new City Hall were present, and asked the Board what their
pleasure was in the matter of considering sucb supplies. He suggested that the
Chairman of the Finance Committee and Trustee Chessman act as a Committee on
furnishings and fittings , they to take into consultation such City Officers as
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might be interested and report to the Board.
were present
A number of personsAwho were interested in petitions regarding electric
lights , ani on motion it was ordered that all such petitions filed with this
• Board prior to January 1 , 1909, he and hereby are denied.
The following petitions were received for removal of trees !
2985--W. W. Somerville
2986--S. E. Grettenberg
both of which having received the favorable report of the Tree Commissioners , were
on motion granted.
2987--A petition signed by Peter Arth, Jr. , asking permission to remove
certain Cypress trees on Pioneer Avenue, was presented, but not having received
the recommendation of the Tree Commissioners , was , on motion, referred back to
the petitioner. .
2988--An application was received from J. Frank Gore , for position as Tree
Warden, which, on motion, was referred to the Tree Commissioners.
2989--A petition signed by John P. Fisk, et al, asking for electric lights
• on West Fern Avenue between Center and San Mateo Streets , was received, and refer-
red to the Electric Light Committee .
It was stated by the President that a vacancy existed on the Board
of Tree Commissioners , occasioned by the removal of Mrs. J. W. Lhgland, to Phila-
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delphia, whereuponWre:sident. appointed Mrs. K. H. Meigs to fill the vacancy.
The Street Committee asked for further time in which to report upon
the lease given by George and E. J. Dunn to the City for the use of certain ground
near the rock bins .
The Strut Committee reported that they had interviewed the owners
of the Redlands University Tract , and obtained from them a Willingness to enter
into any kind of an agreement with the Board, that the stxeetashould all be im-
proved under the Vroomen Act, providing the streets should first be accepted by
• the Board. It was the understanding Of the Street Committee that a petition would
be before this meeting , asking that such improvements be ordered made under that
act , and that the streets be accepted, but no such petition being on file , it was
agreed that the City Engineer might make the preliminary surveys necessary upon
those streets , in order to comrence the improvements later on under the VroDman
Act.
Smith Brothers appeared before the Board, and asked for the enforcement
of a rigid ordinance , requiring a high business license from the itinerant mer-
chants. It was understood that the Manufacturer Association and the City Attorney
should, confer, and present a form of ordinance to meet the requirements.
Mr. Bowen, of the Southern California Edison Company, a"peared before
the Board, and. urged that the lights petitioned for on Webster Street be installed,
• hand also sugcested that four lights on Citrus Avenue , between 4th and 5th Streets ,
be removed to University Street, and it was understood that the Electric Light
Committee would rake an inspection on the ground for all the petitions asking for
electric lights that had been filed during the year 1909 , and confer with the
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Edison Company regarding the conditions for lighting the same, and then report
to the Board later upon which petitions should be granted.
The Ordinance previously introduced , entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands , amending Section 72 of Ordinance No. 430, relating to business •
licenses in the City of Redlands " was taken up, read and passed by the unanimous
vote of the Board.
An Ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands in requiring motor cycles and motor bicycles to be registered and
nu$tered" , was taken up and amended by striking out the word "Clerk" wherever
the same appeared in said ordinance , and inserting the work "Marshal" in lieu
thereof; also amended by inserting in the last line of Section 8 the m`of, "the
1st day of January, 1910" which was the date on which the ordinance should take
effect , and as thus amended, said ordinance was unanimously adopted by the Board.
The Park Committ ee aslmd for further time in which to report upon the
matter of a frond stand .
The President stated that the Board of Trade of this City had undertaken
to offer a prize to the Aviator who would fly to Redlands from Los Angeles during
Aviation (leek, and he recommended that the Board of Trustees contribute ;25.00
toward such prize , which on motion was adopted, and it was so ordered.
Reference was made to certain sidewalks , curbs and gutters , and other
street work which had been ordered done in previos years , but had not been com-
pleted by the property ovmers, and the matter was referred to the Attorney and
Engineer to see if same way, under the district plan, could not be formulated
to meet the requirements , and have this work done under the Vrooman Act, and
clear the records.
The Engineer requested that he be permitted to purchase a plow for street
work, which could be attached to the Road Roller, and the matter was referred to
him with paver to act . •
Regarding the widening of Colton Avenue on the North side , between Wabash
and Judson Streets , as previously referred to in the minutes Of this Board on
June End, 1909 , the Street Committee reported that no action was necessary, where-
upon the report was accepted. •
The President of the Board stated that an alley running parallel to
Summit Avenue had never been opened to public travel , and had been closed by
former action of the Board, but in order to cover some technicality in the clos-
ing of said alley, it seemed advisable to proceed in the regular legal way, and
therefor, recommended that a resolution be adopted by the Board meeting these
requirements , whereupon Resolution of Intention No. 283 was adopted, declaring
that it was the intention of said Board to order the closing of certain streets
and alley-ways, and other matters and things as set forth in said resolution,
and directing the Street Superintendent to publish a notice of the passage of this •
resolution, and other matters and things as the law requires.
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee , being Demands Nos.
23584 to 23639 inclusive , were allowed and ordered paid from the funds towtfich
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they belong .
Henry Jordon made a verbal application for the position of Janitor
• at the new City Hall.
J. E. Fischer presented a bond as plumber, which was favorably re-
ported upon by the Attorney, and accepted by the Board and ordered filed.
This being the tire for receiving bids for do 'ng certain street
work on the alley-way between 5th and 6th Streets , and also by the Baker
House , the following bids were received.
One from Lewis Keep offering to do the work at 141 per square foot ,
accomranied by a certified check in the sum of N .On.00 in favor of the City
Trustees.
One from F. Montigel £,; Sons, for the, work between 5th & 6th, Sts. a't 141 per
squa.re foot , accompanied by a certified check in the sum of ;44.00 , in
favor of H. P. D . Kingsbury, President of the Board of Trustees ,City of
Redlands.
Also one. .from F. liontigel & Sons for the work between 5th %trent and
Baker House Alley, at 141 per square foot , accompanied by a certified check
in the sum of $25. 00 , in favor. of H. P. D. Kingsbury, President of the Board
4• of Trustees, City of Redlands .
Bid-8 were also received for completing the cement sidewalks on Center
Street under Resolution of Intention No. 282, and the following bids were re-
ceived
One from J, C. Silles , offering to do the work at 1221 per square foot ,
and accompanying said. bid was a certified check made payable to J. E. Brown in
the sum of $75 .00 .
"One from H. M. Zauft , offering to do the work at 112“1 per square foot
•aii, cross drives at 131 per square foot , and accompanying said bid was a certi-
fied check in the sum of $69 .O0 , in favor of the City Trustees .
One from William Adams , offering to do the work at 121 per square foot.
One from F. Montigel & Sons , offering to do the work at 1141 per square
• foot , and accompanying same was a certified check in favor of. H. P. D . Kingsbury,
President of the Board of Trustees ,City of Redlands , in the sum of $70,00
Owing to irregularities in the amounts of the above certified checks ,
and to whom rade payable , the whole matter was laid over until the adjourned
meeting of this Board, to he held on Friday, December 17th, 1909 .
The Engineer stated that Street signs could be placed upon all that
portion of the City lying between Citrus Avenue on the North and Crescent Avenue
on the South , for about $200, providing that same could be placed upon poles
where located at the corners. On motion the Engineer Was instructed to obtain
such signs and place them .
Trustee Prendergast referred to an application received by him from
Mr. Ed Mosbaugh, the present Fire Chief, who wished the position of driver on
• the automobile fire apparatus , and offered to take that position at 3100 .00 per
month, to include his service as Fire Chief. The fact that the position to be
filled was so far in the future , it was considered best to make no appointment
at this time .
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The President stated that the Tree Commissioners would make a report re-
garding their recommendation of appointment of Tree Warden on Friday, December
17th, 1909 , at 4 :30 P.M. , and on motion the fleeting adjourned to that date.
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Redlands ,Cal . December 17 , 1909.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members
present and President Kingsbury in the chair.
Trustee Prendergast explained to the Board a style of concrete lighting
posts as a sample which had been proposed in the Engineering Department , and on
moti on the City Engineer was inst rue ted to put up such a post , the location of •r
the same to be decided upon later.
The President referred to the great number of poles and wires on the
stre- ts , which had been referred to in a recent editorial on one of the city papers ,
and asked whether it would be best to refer this matter to a joint committee , com-
posed of a Committee from the Board of Trade who should meet with the Board of
Trustees , with a view of constructing an underground conduit to be ovmed by the
City and rented to such corporations or otherwise , with the idea of doing away
with a large number of these unsightly poles. No exact action was taken by the
Board, but it was understood that this suggestion might he followed out.
A written report was received from the Tree Commissioners, defining the
duties which in their judgment should be performed by a City Forster , and in ad-
dition, another report recommending the appointment of J. Frank Gore by the Board •
as such City Forster . The reports were adopted, and Mr. Gore was appointed City
Forster, it being understood that the commencement of the work and the salary would
be fixed upon at a later date.
The President referred to the fact that the Ordinance provided for three
members of the Tree Commission, and insomuch that a resolution had been pacred
by the Board changing the number to five , it was ordered that an ordinance be in-
troduced, making this change , whereupon Trustee Prendergast introduced such an
ordinance.
The next matter taken up was the consideration of the bill for the
bleachers erected at the corner of Colton Avenue and Orange Street at the time of
the late visit Of President Taft. The Board. of Trade and the School Board were
represented, and a generE 1 discussion followed, in which it was clearly shovn that •
there was a misunderstanding regarding the payment of this bill , the School
Board understanding that the City was to finance the project , while they were to
oversee it and see that the work was properly done . The Board understood, through
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a report made by the President ,that the School Board were to not only oversee
it , but there to pay the bills. Finally as a compromise the Board agrer'd to pay
.) one half the cost of the bill , as presented by Mr. Huntington for the bleachers ,
which bill was in the neighborhood of $250, and Demand No . 23640 for $124.25 was
allowed.
Nest was considered the matter of opening bids for the macadamizing
of the alley between 5th and 6th Streets , and 5th Street and Baker House , and
the following bids were received:
One from F. Montigel & Sons, offering to do the work between 5th and
6th Streets for 13-7/FW per square foot , accompanied by a certified check in
the sum of $55.45 , made payable to H. P. D'. Kingsbury, President of the Board
of Trustees, City of Redlands .
One from F. Montigel & Sons , offering to do the work between 5th Street
and Baker House Alley for 13-7/80' per square foot , accompanied by a certified
check in the sum of 045.00, in favor of H. P. D. Kingsbury,President of the Board
of Trustees.
Whereupon an award of contract was ordered entered into with F.
idontigel & Sons for going said work.
hikewise bids were opened for cement sidewalk work ordered to be done
under resolution of Intention No. 282, on Center Street , and the following bids
were received:-
One from F. Montigel & Son, offering to do the work for 11-1 '81. per
square foot , and accompanying said bid was a certified check for 089.50, pay-
able to the order of H. P. D . Kingsbury, President of the Board of Trustees , City
of Redlands
One from H. II. Zauft , offering to do the sidewalk work for 11*V per
square foot , and cross drives for 13y per square foot , and accompanying said
bid was a certified check for $68.00 , in favor of the Chairman of City Trustees
• of Redlands .
An award of contract was ordered entered into with F. Montigel & Sons
for doing snCh work as set out under Resolution of Intention No. 282, and it was
ordered that the proper publications and notice of said award should be made by
the proper officers . The Clerk referred to the necessity of plans and srecifi-
cations for the steel files and fittings for the new vault in the City Hall, and
it was understood that the Engineer and Clerk would prepare the same to the
best of their ability , to meet the requirements for the Clerk and. Engineer' s
vaults , in order to get the matter in shape. for public bids.
Trustee le nderga st , of the Committee for furnishings and fittings for
the new City Hall, referred to the construction of a certain plat-form in the
Recorder' s Office, and also furnishings for the Board Room,, and the matter was
• referred back to the Committee to do what in their judgment would seem best .
On motion the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk.
Redlands , Cal. January 5 , 1910.
2:00 P.M.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on December 15th, and
also the adjourned regular meeting held on December 17th, were reed and approved.
Mr. W. B. Sherrard addressed the Board regarding the care of children,
and especially with reference to prohibiting the sale by them of any junk. The
matter was referred to the Marshal and City Attorney, together with the ordinance
which he presented, to report at the next meeting.
Two communications were received regarding the allowance of at least
$1500 in the budget for 1910 , to the Board of Health, one communication being from
the San Bernardino County Medical Society; the other from the Redlands. ynti-Tuber-
culosis League . Dr. Moseley was present and addressed the Board, presenting the
advantages to be gained by such an allowance , and it was ordered that the com-
munication be filed.
A communication from W. L. Morrison, asking for rebate upon his busi-
ness license , insomuch that he had not continued his business during all of the
last quarter. On motion a rebate of $2.00 was allowed Mr. Morrison for the un-
expired term of the quarter ending January 15 , 1910.
A report was received from the Board of Health, recommending that
sewers-be ordered in on the alley between Texas and Lawton, from Colton Avenue to
Stuart Avenue ; on Times Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue ; on :Herald
Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue , and on State Street from Church St.
to Central Avenue.
The report was adopted and 'Resblution of Lntent'ien was passed
by the Board, declaring that public necessity required, and that it was ordered by
the Board of Trustees to construct certain sewers upon the alleyway between Texas
and Lawton Streets, from Colton Avenue to Stuart Avenue , and other matters and
things as therein set forth.
2990--A petition signed by John R. Housel, et al, asking for electric
lights on ',lest Central Avenue , between 1st and 4th Streets , was read and referred
to the Electric Light Committee . It was reported by tris Committee that as soon
as all the lights Which had been recently ordered in, were actually placed so that
the Finance Committee could ascertain definitely what the fixed charges would be ,
thep all such petitions for electric lights filled during the year 1909 , which
had not been granted, should be presented to the Committee not later than April
1, 1910, when disposition should be made of them.
2991--An application for position as janitor, signed by Charles Higher,
and also two applications for appointment as Tree Warden, one signed by Alexander Al,
Richardson (#2992) and one by W. D. Covington, (#2993) , were received, and all
ordered filed.
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Three petitions for removal of trees were received,as follows -
2994--Edith Bates
2995--C. J. Blomberg
2996--Babbette Gaeel
. all of which having received the favorable report of the Tree Comr:issioners , were
on motion granted.
2997--A petition was received signed by 0.. F. Davis , asking permission
to remove three Pepper Trees on Fourth Street , in order that he might remove an
old building, to be replaced with a new one, which the Tree Commission acted upon
unfavorably, and their report was accepted and it was so ordered.
' The annual report of the Board of Health was then received, which was
read at length by the Secretary, Dr. J. M. Wheat , and ordered filed in the City
Clerk' s Office.
The following resolution was adopted: ,
RESOLVED;- That the City Clerk serve a written notice upon any
corporation , company or person supplying water to the City of Redlands , or to the
, inhabitants thereof, to furnish to this Board, in the month of January, 1910, a
detailed statement , verified by the oath of the President and Secretary of such cor-
poration, company or person, as the case may he , showing the name of such water rate
payer, his or her place of residence , and the amount paid for water by each of such
water payers , during the year preceding the date of such statement , and. also showing
all revenue derived from all sources, and an itemized statement of expenditures made
for supplying water during said time; and to accompany: such statement with a detail-
ed statement verified as aforesaid, showing the amount of money actually expended
annually, since commencing business , in the purchase , construction and maintenance
respectively, of the property necessary to the carrying on of its business, and also
the gross cash receipts annually for the same period from all sources .
The Committee on furnishings for the City Hall reported, through its
• chairman, that they had seen different companies who had furnished all the required
articles, together with the prices , and stated that the bid of Webber & Company,
represented by Mr. Fleming , was the lowest , and that they had, therefore , given the
order to that company, for 5x400, and stated to the Board the articles to be furnished
for that sum. The report was accepted.
The Clerk then referred to plans and specifications prepared by the
City Engineer for the vault fixtures and steel case files to be furnished in the
offices of the Engineer and Clerk. The plans and specifications were thereupon a-
dopted, and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids in accordance therewith,
and referring to said plans and specifications , which were ordered on file in the
City Clerk' s office.
Next was considered the matter of constructing a band stand, and after
• considerable discussion it was recommended that the Committee visit Riverside and
look into the improvements of that nature constructed by them.
The ordinance previously introduced, relating to amending Section 80
of Ordinance No. 430 , relating to Tree Commissioners , was laid over until the next
meeting.
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The Clerk requested that Warrant No. 22853, drawn July 8 , 1909 , to A.
Buker , be cancelled, and the amount turned into the General Fund. The request was
granted , and it was so ordered.
Marshal Wallace requested the appointment of Ed Thomas, as policeman, 110
and on motion it was ordered that Ed Thomas be and he hereby is appointed police-
man in the City of Redlands at a salary of 05.00 per month.
On motion, the Chairman of the Finance Committee , all salaries of City
Officers for the past month , and also all bills audited by the Finance Committee ,
were allowed and ordered paid out of the funds to which they belong.being Demands
Nos. 23641 to 23732 inclusive.
The President of the Board stated that he had a communication from
Mrs. Breed, requesting that the Street in Prospect Park, extending past her prem-
ises , be changed to Prospect Drive . The request was granted and an ordinance was
introduced changing the name of Prospect Street tb Prospect Drive', and laid
over for future action.
The following resolution was passed:
WHEREAS , the City of Redlands is the owner of the real estate •
hereinafter particularly described, and it is desirable that the same be disposed
of and conveyed for the benefit of the said City;
On motion of Trustee Carroll, seconded by Trustee Prendergast ,
it is hereby resolved that the following described real estate , viz :
That certain lot , piece or parcel of land situate in
the County of San Bernardino , State of California, and more particularly de-
scribed as- follows, to-wit ; The South one-half of the North-east one-quarter,
and the Southeast one-quarter of Section Nine ( 9 ) , Township One ( 1 ) ,South, Range
Three ( 3) nest , San Bernardino "ase & Meridian, containg Two Hundred and Forty
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( 240 ) acres, according to the United States Public Surveys , together with all
rights , privileges , and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise apper-
taining , be conveyed, by a grant , bargain and sale deed, to the Water Conserva-
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tion Lssociation , a. corporation organized under the laws of the State of Cali-
fornia , for the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450) gold coin of the United
States , to be paid upon the delivery of the deed ; and the Clerk of this Board
is hereby authorized and directed to make the said deed, affix the corporate seal
of the City of Redlands and attach his signature thereto , and the Chairman of this
Board is hereby authorized and directed to sign, execute and deliver the said deed
on behalf of the City of Redlands.
F. Grates, the Plumbing, Building and Wiring Inspector presented
his quarterly report , for the quarter ending December 31, 1909 , which was received
and ordered filed.
Trustee Prendergast introduced two ordinances ,-one entitled "An
Ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing the grade on a portion of Times •
Street in said city" , and one entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands ,
establishing the grade on a portion of Norwood Street in said City" , which
ordinances were laid over for future action.
On motion the Board adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. January 20, 1910.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A communication from the Gorham Rubber Company ,stating that the home
office would soon acknowledge receipt of the contract for the automobile ap-
paratus , was ordered filed.
A communication from the City Investment Company, asking the Board
to appoint a Committee to confer with that Company in regard to details re-
garding the heating of the city offices in the new City Hall. Referred to the
Committee on furnishings for the new City Hall , consisting of Trusted Prender-
gast and Cheesman, in connection with such City Officer as might be interested
in that particular department .
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A letter was read from the Manager of the San Br'rnardino Valley Traction
Company, stating that the Auditor would soon have the vouchers reedy for the
payment of the percentage on franchises granted the different street Railroads
under his management. Ordered filed.
2998--A petition signed by Sue M. Evans , et al, asking the Board to
improve Clifton Avenue between San Mateo Street and Sunnyside Avenue , on the
condition that the property owners pay one-half the cost and the City the re-
mainder, was referred to the Street Committee.
S. E. Reed appeared before the Board and asked for a rebate on his
City Taxes insomuch that he had been as:!es ed upon a valuation that included
water with his land in the Smith Tract , whereas no water was appurtenant to
• the land. On motion he was allowed the sumof $8.58 , being the tax rate of
$1.30 as applied to the difference in valuation, namely, 5;C60 , and a warrant
was ordered drawn for the amount.
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The President stated that theNoffice of Mr. V. A. Nichols as Library
Trustee , was expiring , and, asked the pleasure of the Board in regard to his re-
appointment . The same was satisfactory to the Board, whereupon the President
re-appointed Ir. Nichols to succeed himself, and on motion the appointment was
unanimously confirmed by the Board.
This being the time for opening bids for the steel vault fixtures
and furniture , the following bids were received:
The Mosler. Safe Company, offering to furnish same for 5;1325.00
Williams and Carter. Company, offering to place same for 5x1350.00
The Neuner Company, offering to furnish same for $1325 .00
• J. L. Davidson, offering to furnish and erect same for 1350.00
C. F. Weber & Co. , offering to furnish same set up for 1460.00
Art Metal Construction Co. offering to furnish same for 1195 .00
On motion the bid of the Art Ketals Company for the furnishing of City
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vault fittings complete in the sum of 01195, was accepted, and the contract ordered
awarded to said Company.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands , amending Section 80 of Ordinance No. 430"„was read and passed by the 110
unanimous vote of the Board.
Likewise the three o "dinance3previously introduced, one entitled.
"An Ordinance of the City of Redlands , changing the name of Prospect Street to
Prospect Drive" ; one entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands , establishing
the grade of a portion of Times Street in said City" ; one entitled PAn Ordinance
of the City of Redlands , establishing the grade on a portion of Norwood Street in
said City" , were each separately,on motion,, unanimously adopted by the Board,
whereupon the President signed the same and they were ordered to print.
Three ordinances were introduced,-one entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Redlands , regulating• the muzzling of dogs" ;one entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Redlands relating to the purchase of bottles , junk and other property from
minors" ; and one entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands fixing water rates
for the year ending June 30 , 1911" ; and all of said ordinances , as introduced, were
laid over for future action.
Resolution No. 283, closing certain streets and alleyways in the
City of Redlands , was then read and adopted by the Board, declaring that all those
certain streets and alley-ways described in said resolution, he and the same are
hereby closed, vacated and abandoned, and other matters and things as set out in
said resolution .
The President stated that the Board had authority to order the muz-
zling of dogs , and asked whether it would be the sense of the Board to pass such
order at this time. The ordinance being already introduced relating to this sub-
ject , and empowering the Board of Health to issue such an order, the matter was
passed with the understanding that if necessity require , the President should call
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a special meeting of the Board for the adoption of said ordinance.
Complaint was made at the City Clerk' s office regarding the free dis-
tribution of medicines or drugs delivered at private residences and thrown careless-
ly upon the porches or in the yards of such premises , «hich might be harmful if taken
by children or people not fully informed regarding those things , and it was under-
stood that the Attorney would prepare an ordinance regulating these matters and pre-
sent the same at the next meeting.
Messrs. Gaune , Curtis , et al. were present, on behalf of the property
owners in the Mission District , and stated that they intended to clean and complete
their storm water ditch to the lest line, and asked the City to narrow the channel
of the Mill Creek Sanja, and construct embankments to protect the same , with a view
of carrying off the waste water directly to the River, and avoid the carrying of •
earth and refum matters in the ditch,completed and maintained by them as a drain
through the Mission Dis'•rict. It was understood that this matter would receive
attention , and: later on the Board would view the premises and. report.
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The Clerk stated that it was the usual time for asking for bids for City Printing
and job work, whereupon he was instructed to advertise for bids for such work for
the ensuing year commencing March 1 , 1910.
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Mr. Thomas Kilcullan appeared before the Board and stated that the Marshal
had refused a permit to the Industrial Workers of the World to hold public
meetings on the City streets, and appealed to them for a reversal of that ruling.
On motion the request was denied, and the ruling of the Marshal to stand.
The lease for certain grounds at the rock bins , and also the improvement
of the streets in the University Tract, as matters laid over from the last meet-
ing , were continued.
The Clerk brought up the matter of publishing and printing the annual
report in pamphlet form, with a view of combining general statistics and the
condition of the different funds of the City, for free distribution to citizens
and tax payers. The importance of this matter, not only to the inhabitants , but
also as an advertisement of the City' s growth and welfare; was considered, and the
110 Finance Committee was instructed to confer with the Board of Trade , with the view
that these two join in the expenses of such psahlet , and include such data as
would be of general interest to the town. Referred to the Finance Committee with
power to act .
All the bills audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid out of
the funds to which they belong , being Demands Nos. 23733 to 23798 inclusive.
The President requested the City Attorney' s opinion regarding the necessity
of voters registering for the coming City Election, whereupon the Attorney decided
that no such registration was necessary.
Upon the recommendation of the Engineer and Clerk, the contract orcered
entered into at this meeting with the Art Metals Company, for the furnishing of
certain vault fittings and fixtures in the sum of 31195.00 was , on motion, amended
• so that said agreement should cover on the next highest hid by said Company, i .e.
G1286 , based upon the diagram and extra furnishings presented by said Company,
whereupon the President and Clerk executed such agreement on behalf of the City.
The Board recognizing the valuable services of Geo. S. Hinckley, City Engin-
eer and. Street Superintendent , ordered that from and after January 1st , 1910, the
salary of; said City official should be x175 .00 per month, and the President and
Clerk were instructed to hereafter issue his warrant accordingly.
The next matter considered was the budget for the ensuing year, which was
referred to the Finance Committee and the Clerk to report with the understanding
that the matter would be taken up in some evening session with the Board.
The Chairman of the Lighting Committee redommended the installation of the
following electric lights, which recommendation was adapted, and the Clerk in-
• • structed to notify the Southern California Edison Company to place such lights .
Beacon Street , Southerly from Citrus Ave 5 lights
East Fern Ave. Bet. Reservoir and Citrus Ave 7 "
East State St. Bet . Church and Central ,Ave 6 "
Lawton St. Bet. Stuart and Colton Awes 7
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Stuart Ave. Bet. Lawton and Sylveria , 10 "
Sun Ave . West of Washington St q "
Linda Place , From Angelica West 2 "
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Corner Brookside and Angelica St 1 Light
Clay St . Bet. Colton and Western 12 "
Sun Ave . Bet. Orange and Washington 1 "
West Fern, From Center St. to City Limits, 22 "
Clark St. Bet . Cajon and Ilordina Sts 2 "
Stuart Ave . Bet. Orange and 5th Street. 1 "
1 Stuart Ave. Bet. 5th and 6th Streets 1 " .
Stuart Ave. Bet. 6th and 7th Streets, • 1 "
Stuart Ave . Plade lights betwern 7th and 10th Sts.
High Avenue , Place Iighte between 7th,and 9th Sts.
• Seventh St. Place lights between High and Central Ayes.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands , Cal. February 2, 1910.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A number of ladies appeared before the Board on behalf of the W. C. T. U.
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and presented a yetition (2999) signed by Mrs. J. C. Roth,J. V. Martin, Jay
Jackson, et al, asking that an ordinance be passed relating to the purchase of
bottles , junk and other property from minors. After hearing from them, the Presi-
dent stated that their petition would receive due consideration, and said petition
was ordered filed.
3000. --A petition signed by C. S. Chestnut, asking for an extension of
time upon the Haskell Franchise granted under ordinance No. 406 ; also one granted
to George H. Dunn by Ordinance No. 408 , was presented by Halsey Allen, as attorney
for petitioner. After due consideration the following resolution was passed. •
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RESOLVED, that the time for the completion of the franchisesund.er
and under Ordinance No.408 , granted to Geo .H.Dunn,
Ordinance No. 406, heretofore granted to C. C. Haskell,n be end the same are hereby
extended for a period of three months : provided, however, that the granteesof said
franchise or their as:gigns,shall errect no poles upon any asphalt paved streets,
and shall remove any poles that may be upon any street when such asphalt shall be
I laid thereupon, it being the understanding that all connections with trolley lines
shall be made to adjoining buildings, instead of to poles erected upon such streets,
and conditioned further that theseextensions shall not in any wise operate to waive
the liability upon the bonds given by the granteesof said franchise% and if these
1extensiens should be held or construed to have that effect, then theseextensions
shall be void and of no effeet. Suoh' extensio'ns :are given conditioned upon the same
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not operating as a waiver of any rights under said bonds.
Mr. Julian appeared before the Board, and asked for a reduction in the
license required of stock brokers , which at present is fixed at X100 per quarter.
No action was taken.
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The president referred to the necessity of placing lights upon vehicles,
and the Attorney was instructed to present an ordinance at the next meeting, cover-
ing this subject.
• A communication was received from The Seagrave Company, acknowledging
receipt and confirming the contract entered into with the City for the auto com-
bination hose wagon and chemical engine. Ordered filed.
The President stated that considerable complaint had been registered
regarding the services of the San Bernardino Valley Gas Company, and that he had
taken the matter up directly with them and received in reply a communication,
which he presented, stating that the gas service of the city was now first-
class , and that they would endeavor to keep it up to the standard at all times.
Nevertheless , so much complaint regarding the pressure furnished in the gas ser-
vice led up to a discussion as to the necessary steps to be taken to require bet-
ter service, and it was understood that the Board would investigate the steps
to be taken to insure better serfl ce and what instruments were necessary to
• measure and test the gas , and the matter of an ordinance covering this matter
was referred to the City Attorney.
A communication was received from the San Bernardino Valley Traction
Company, enclosing a statement of the gross receipts of the different lines
operated under their franchises in this City, together with a check in the sum
of }x448.91, as a balance due for percentages earned on said franchises , and on
motion the Clerk was instructed to place said amount in the general fund, with
the understanding that later on it might be transferred to such other fund as
the Board might designate.
3001--A petition signed by F. B. Matthis, et al, asking the Board
to order in curbs and gutters on both sides of Washington Street , between
Brockton and Lugonia Avenues, was read, and the matter laid over until the next
• meeting, when it would be incorporated with other street work.
3002--A petition signed by A. G. Simonds, et al, asking for the
improvement of Palm Avenue , between Reservoir and Somers Streets , and also a
petition (3003) signed by R. M. Hamilton, et al. , asking that New avenue be-
tw<en Reservoir Street and East Highland Avenue , be graded from curb to curb ,
and otherwise improved, and-•both. saidr':petitions , on the condition that the City
pay.for one-half of the cost of the same , were read and referred to the Street
Superintendent with power to act.
3004--An application of J. H. Collier, for appointment on the police
force was read and ordered on file .
Thebfellowing petitions for removal and planting of trees were
received, - 3005--A. Hancock
• 3006--M. M. Buchanan
3007--F. A. Kraus
3008--Henry Fisher
3009--H. M. Haskell
3010--Chas. A. Boeck
all of which, with the exception of the last one, having received the favorable
report of the Tree commissioners , were granted, the petition of Chas. A. Boeck
being denied.
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The President stated that Mr. Meeker, a California Pioneer of '49, wished
to .c,ome to Redlands with his ox team, and wished permission to sell a book he had
written, without paying the business license , which was a courtesy extended to him
by other cities . On motion the request was granted under the supervision of the •
City Marshal.
On motion the following resolution was adopted:-
RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees , that until and including February 25th,
1910, all dogs are hereby prohibited from running at large upon any street , avenue ,
or public place in the City of Redlands, unless such dog be securely muzzled, or
led by a chain or line , so as to effectively prevent it from biting any person or
animal, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be published in the
"REDLANDS DAILY REVIEW" for two days, in compliance with Ordinance No,. 472
of the City of Redlands.
The ordinance previously introduced, 1entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands, fixing water rates for the year ending June 30, 1911',' ,was taken up and •
passed by the unanimous vote of the Board.
The quarterly reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder were all received
and ordered filed.
The Street Committee reported favorably upon the petition of Sue M. Evans ,
et al, for the improvement of a portion of Clifton Avenue , and on motion the petition
presented at the last meeting was granted.
The next matter considered was the liability of damage to the City by
reason of waste water coming down the Mill Creek Zanja, and being defheuted from
its present channel so that the whole flow would be brought down to the center
of the City.
The President stated the exact situation to the Board, and outlined the
danger, should the channel be wadhed a few hundred feet more in the same direction •
which it had taken at the time of the last storm, showing that a stream beyond
control would be deflec'tedthrough the Mill Creek Zanja storm water ditch, and with-
out doubt do great damage along the line of the Mill Creek Zanja, which runs di-
rectly through the business portion of the town. He , in connection with other
parties interested, had viewed the premises, and a Committee was appointed by the
President of this Board to whom this matter should be referred, consisting of Mr.
Horton, a member of the Board of Supervisors , Mr. McIntosh, of Mentone , the District
Attorney, and County Surveyor, and also the City Attorney and Trustee Prendergast
on behalf of the Board of Trustees. On motion the action of the President in ap-
pointing this Committee was confirmed by the Board.
The Street Committee asked for more time in regard to report upon the
lease with Dunn Bros. for a portion of the ground occupied by the rock bins. S
The salaries of all City Officers for the last month, and also all bills
audited by the Finance Committee, being Demands Nos. 23799 to 23875 inclusive ,
were allowed, and ordered paid out of the funds to which they belong.
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Trustee Prendergast presented a request from the City Recorder. that he be
allowed a free telephone for his office , and on motion the request was granted,
and it was so ordered.
• Trustee Cheesman referred to the necessity of lce ating Sylvan Boulevard
definitely, so that the same would be a matter of rricord, and it was understood
that the Street Committee and the Engineer would go over the ground and the En-
gineer would run the line as nearly as possible , according to the original sur-
vey, and the Attorney present an ordinance at the next meeting in conformity there-
with.
Trustee Cheesman referred to parties doing business in the city, who
lived out of town, and were not':paying business license for doing such business.
He suggested that the Marshal might counsel with Building Inspector Grates re-
garding such cases, to the end that such licenses be collected, but no action
was taken, the matter being left in the hands of the Marshal.
The Engineer presented plats of Center Street sidewalks , as referred to
• under Resolution of Intention No. 282, and also a plat of the pavement of alleys ,
as shown under Resolution of Intention No. 281, and on motion said plats were
approved by the Board of Trustees.
The next matter considered was the Ordinance previously introduced, en-
titled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands relating to the purchase of bottles ,
junk and other property from minors" , which on motion, was unanimously adopted.
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands, regulating the muzzling of dogs" was taken up , read and amended, and
as amended, was passed by the unanimous vote of the Board.
An ordinance entitled "An ordi'hnce of the city of Redlands, prohibiting
the distribution of sample medicines upon the streets , or to private residences ,
therein; was presented by Trustee Prendergast , and laid over for future action.
• The statementsof the Redlands. Lugonia& Crafton Domestic Water Co , and
also Of: the North. Side.: Water Compaiiy,..i-equired by-law, to be furnished for the
past year, were p.re sented, showing amount of expenditures and receipts during the
past year, which statements were ordered filed in the City Clerk' s Office.
A resolution was presented regarding the planting of Pepper Trees on
Alvarado Street, but owing to the fact that the people had a plan of doing said
work under a private agreement, the resolution was not acted upon.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, Cal. February 16, 1910.
2:00 P.M.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present -Trustees Prendergast , Cheesman, Gore , and President Kingsbury.
Absent : Trustee Carroll.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved;
A communication was received from the Art Metal Construction Company,
acknowledging the contract for vault fittings and furniture , which was ordered
filed.
Also a communication from the Southern California Edison Company,re-
garding the installation of lights already ordered, stating that same were re-
ceiving attention.
� A communication was received from Thomas T. ,Smith , Secretary of the
Tree Commission , recommending that sidewalk trees be planted on Garden Street , and
the communication was referred to the Engineer and Attorney to prepare the neces-
sary papers for the next meeting. •
Also a communication from the Tree Commission, recommending that the
sum of P1000 be appropriated for labor to be expended under the direction of the
Tree Commission. Ordered filed.
3011--A petition was received, signed by C. H. Hammond, asking that
a certain hedge fence at the corner of Eighth and East State Streets he ordered
removed, which was referred to the Tree Commission. �
This being the time for receiving bids for the legal advertising and
publishing the delinquent tax list for the ensuing year, commencing March 1, 1910 ,
and also the job work for the City, the following bids were received:
FOR PUBLISHING THE DELINQUENT TAX LIST
Redlands Daily Review Redlands Daily Facts
65V for first insertion 655.1 for first insertion •
451 for second insertion 4551 for second insertion
351 for third insertion 351 for third insertion
20¢ for subs,equent insertions
FOR ADVERTISING--BOTH LEGAL AND LOCAL.
Redlands Daily Review I Redlands Daily Pacts
65 for first insertion1
65y for first insertion
45V for second insertion 45/ for second insertion
35V for third insertion 35y1 for third insertion
24/ for fourth, fifth and 2051 for fourth and subsequent
sixth isertions insertions.
201 for seventh and fol-
lowing insertions. Al,
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FOR JOB WORK
A written schedule was received and ordered filed from each of the follow-
ing:
The Redlands Daily Review
• Rice & Cook
Robert Hornbeck, of the Citrograph Printing House
On motion the contract for doing the advertising, both local and legal ,
including the publication of the delinquent tax list , was ordered awarded to
the Redlands Daily Facts at the prices named in their bid therefor on file in
the City Clerk' s office , and it was understood that the Attorney would draw up
a contract for execution.
The bids for the job work were re-ferred to the City Clerk to report at the
next meeting , and the award of the contrast was deferred until that time.
An ordinance was introduced regulating the minimum quality of gas for
lighting and heating purposes , which was laid over for future action.
The Marshal reported the following bids for the purchase of a new motor
110 cycle ,®ith exchange of the old one now on hand, as follows !
Gowland Bros. Mulvihill Bros.
Price of 1910"Twin Indian" $290. Price of 1910 "Twin Thor" 6 H. P. $295 .
Allowance on Old Machine , 125. Allowance on old machine , 140.
Balance , $165 .
Balance , gip'55.
C. H. Clem
New 1910, 7 H.P. "Twin Harley-Davidson" , $315.
Allowance on old machine , 135.
Balance , $180.
On motion the matter was referred to the Marshal to exchange his old
• machine for a new one , the balance to be paid not to exceed the sum of $165.
In the matter of definite location of Sylvan Boulevard, ordered at the
last meeting, the engineer reported that he had made a survey as nearly as pos-
sible to the original survey, and it was understood that the Board would met on
the ground and review the lines as laid out.
The petitions of Robert Hamilton, et al for the improvement of New Avenue ,
and A. A. Simonds, et al, for the improvement of Palm Avenue , as referred to at
the last meeting, were granted, and it was understood that the work would be done
as soon as possible 'through the Engineer and Street Superintendent ' s Department.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance establishing the Grade
on Washington Street" , and laid over for future action.
Further time was requested by the Committee regarding the improvement of the
411 Mill Creek Zanja between First Street and the West line of the City.
An ordinance , previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands , prohibiting the distribution of sample medicines upon the streets ,
or to private residences therein" was taken up, read and passed by the following
vote :-
Ayes ! Trustees Prendergast , Cheesman, Gore , and President Kingsbury.
Noes ; None .
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Whereupon said ordinance was pas,^;ed to print .
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Red-
lands requiring all vehicles to carry lights at night" , and laid over under the
rules. •
Resolution of Intention No. 284 was adopted, declaring that it was the
intention of the Board of Trustees to cause Alvarado Street along the edges of
the sidewalk on both sides thereof from Fern Avenue to Palm Avenue , to he plant-
ed with Pepper Trees, and other matters and things as therein set forth.
On motion it was ordered that all the bills approved by the Finance Com-
mittee , being Demands Nos. 23876 to 23945 inclusive , be allowed and ordered paid
from the funds to which they belong.
The Pretident reported that owing to the removal of Dr. Major from the
city, a vacancy existed on the Library Board, and recommended the appointment of
Edgar Williams as a member, to fill said vacancy, whereupon the Board approved
the appointment , and it was understood that the Clerk would notify him of his
appointment , and file his oath of office. •'
Trustee Cheesman presented plans for the new band stand, and on motion
the Engineer was instructed to prepare specifications following these plans ,
and submit the same to A. Gregory, who was to construct and complete the same ,
according to an agreement entered. into by him with the City, as outlined in his
contract for the disposal of sewage.
The following resolution was adopted by the Board!
RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees, that until and including March 3,
1910, all doge are hereby prohibited from running at large upon any street,
avenue or public place in the City of Redlands, unless such dog he securely
muzzled, or led by a chain, or line , so as to effectively prevent it from biting
any person or animal, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that a copy of this resolution be published •
in the "Redlands Daily Review" for two days, in compliance with Ordinance No. 472
of the City of Redlands .
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
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Redlands , Cal. March 2, 1910.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present , ex-
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• cepting Trustee Gore, and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The petition presented at the last meeting , signed by C. 7. Hammond,
requesting that a certain hedge at the Southeast corner of Eighth and East State
Street be removed, was again brought to the attention of the Board, and the Tree
Commission having made a report , recommending that the hedge be cut back to the
property line , the recommendation was adopted, and the matter referred to the
Street Superintendent.
Three petitions were received for removal and trimming of trees , as
follows :-
3012--Janes Hogan
3013--B. W. Smith
3014--Geo. J. Fowler
All of which were granted in conformity with the recommendations of the
Tree Commission.
A report was received from K. 7. Wells , President of the City Investment Co. ,
stating that the new City Hall was ready for occupancy. The communication was
ordered filed, and it was understood that the Board would view the premises before
the end of the meeting.
A communication wss received from Y. 7. Wells , asking to be notified re-
garding any street work to be put in under the Vrooman Act in the University Tract.
The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Wells of any such proposed street work at
the time it might come up.
.. communication was received from Li. T. Hill, President of the Mew England
Society of Redlands, asking permission to plant an Elm tree in the new Library
• Park. The request was granted and referred to the Park Committee for location of
same .
On motion the following resolut on was adopted -
RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees , that until and including March 17th, 1910,
all dogs are hereby prohibited from running at large upon any street , avenue , or
public place , in the City of Redlands, unless such dog be securely muzzled, or led
by a chain or line , so as to effectively prevent it from biting any person or animal,
BE IT FURTHER resolved, that a copy of this resolution be published in the
"Redlands Daily Facts" for two days , in compliance with Ordinance No. 472 of the
City of Redlands.
It was ordered that the Clerk ascertain if the San Bernardino Valley
could
Traction Company A place a light at the corner of Texas and San Bernardino :venue ,
and also a seat for passengers at the Triangle.
2825--A petition signed by C . A. Elston, et al, filed on March 3, 1909 , asking
for certain street work upon East Crescent avenue, was brought up again for fi-
nal action, and it was understood that the work as therein requested, should be
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completed.
3015--A petition signed by F. L. Day, et al, asking for electric lights
on East Dolton Avenue from Church Street to University Street , was read, and or- •
dered taken up at the first meeting in May.
A map entitled "Revised Map of. Rillside Cemeter/', was presented for accept-
ance ,
cceptance , and referred to the attorney for report.
The next matter considered was the award of contract for job printing and
on motion the sane was ordered awarded to the "Review Publishing Company" , and a
contract was ordered entered into with said company.
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands, regulating the minimum quality of gas for lighting and heating pur-
poses , was laid on the table , and a ordinance was introduced by Mr. Cheesman,
entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands regulating the minimum illuminating and
heating power and qur:lity and pressure of gas." Laid over for future action.
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City
of Redlands , establishing the grade on Washington Street" was taken up and passed
by the following vote -
:lyes :- Trustees Carroll, Cheesman, Prendergast and President Kingsbury.
Noes :- None.
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The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands , requiring all vehicles to tarry lights at night" was likewise passed by the
same vote as stated above , and both of said ordinanceswere ordered to print.
An ordinance was then introduced by Trustee Carroll, entitled "An ordinance
of the City of Redlands, amending section 228 of Ordinance No. 430" , which was laid
toter under the rules.
An ordinance was introduced relative to changing the place of meetings of
the Board of Trustees which was likewise laid over for future aotion.
On motion it was ordered that when tris meeting adjourned it would meet •
again one week from to-day, et 2:00 P.M. , March 9th, 1910.
A resolution calling a general municipal election to be held in the City
lofI, Redlands April 11 , 1910 , was then presented and adopted, calling for such election,
and the several matters and things to be submitted to the qualified voters of said
city, as therein set forth.
Upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Finance Committee , the annual
budget which had been under consideration for several meetings and dated February
4th, 1910 , was again presented, and with certain corrections as noted thereon, was
adopted as the budget for the ensuing year, and same wr.s ordered filed in the City
Clerk' s office.
The matter of better protection to the Mill Creek Ztnja for overflow of
•storm water, was continued.
Also the placing 'of a band stand in the Library Park was likewise con-
tinued.
The salaries of the City dificers for the last month, and also all bills
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audited by the Finance Committee , b.e:ing Demands- Nos.- 23946 to 24046 inclusive,
were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to which they belong.
The $ngineer reported that he had prepared the plans for ornamental
light post , and on motion he was instructed to proceed with the completion, and
• place the same somewhere on the Guest side of Orange Street , near Stuart Avenue ,
the exact location to be made later on.
The offer of the Independent Electric Company to place electric light
fixtures and furniture in the new City Hall, according to schedule furnished, for
73.00 , was accepted, and the contract awarded to them. It was also ordered that
the new City Hall pay for its lighting upon a meter rate.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Prendergast , entitled "An ordinance
of the City of Redlands , establishing the grade of a portion of McIlhenny,, :oad in
said City, and laid over for future action.
Resolution of Intention No . 285 was then adopted, declaring that it was
the intention of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, to cause Garden
Street along a line Nine (9 ) feet Westerly of the post line of the Storm Dater
• Ditch upon said street, to be planted with Black Acacia Trees and Palm Trees , and
other matters and things as set forth in said resolution.
The Board then went in a body to examine the new City Hall, and it was
ordered that the Said: Building be accepted upon the coapletion of certain work-to
be done , which items were furnished to the representative of the owner of the build-
ing,
with advice tO' the effect that the said building would be accepted when the
requirements were complied with.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands , California.
March 9 , 1910. 2:00 P M.
:,n adjourned regular meeting of the Board. of Trustees , with all members
present excepting Trustee Prendergast.
A Resolution of Intention, No. 286 , was introduced and adopted for the
purpose of establishing and fixing the boundary line of Sylvan Boulevard, and the
City Clerk and Street Superintendent were directed to give public notice of the
passage of said resolution as required by law, and in said resolution directed.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Section 228 of Ordinance 430" was read and adopted by the follow-
. vote : Ayes : - Trustees Carroll , Gore , Cheesman, and President Tingsbury.
Noes:- None.
On motion the Clerk was authorized to represent the City at the Stock
Holders meeting of the Redlands Heights Water. Co.
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A communication from the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company, regarding
a light on the corner of Texas St. and San Bernardino Ave. , was received, and the
Clerk was instructed to take up the matter with the Company along the line of •
ascertaining whether the Company could place and maintain the light if the City
paid the expenses. Also to thank them for offering to place a. seat at the Triangle
as referred to in this communication.
3016--A petition signed by the Redlands Fruit Association , asking that a
fire hydrant be placed on Sixth Street betwe ^n Central Avenue and Stuart,,Avenue
was re:.d and referred to the Fire Committee.
3017-- A petition signed by the East Redlands ;Dater Co. , asking permission
to lay a pipe line on a certain portion of East Highland Avenue. was read, and
granted providing the work be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of
the Street Superintendent .
The President referred to a r^quest from the Tree Commissioners that
the Secretary be authorized to represent the City at the next meeting of the Board
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of Trade regarding the placing of shade trees on the road to Highlands , and on mo
tion it was ordered that the said request be granted, with the understanding that
any action toward the improvement of said street by the placing of trees should
come before the Board for a1proval and final action.
The Board then agreed to view the new City Hall for the purpose of
ascertaining whether the same was ready for acceptance. After examining the build-
ing and finding that the toilet had not been placed, and some other improvements
required, it was ordered that no action be taken at this meting toward the ac-
ceptance of the City Building, and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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` City Clerk.
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Redlands, Cal. I+Iarch 16th, 1910.
2:00 F.P;:.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present
and President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting, and also of the adjourned regu-
lar meeting held on April 9th, were read and approved.
3017--A petition signed by George K. Stokes , et al, asking to have
Dearborn Street between Fifth and Colton Avenues graded and oiled , the expense of
same to be divided equally betwern the property orners and the City, was received {•
and referred to the City Engineer with power to act.
The following g petitions for removal of trees were received, and on mo-
tion granted, according to the recommendation of the Tree Commissioners , as at-
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tached thereto.
3018--T. S. Roddts
3019--17m. F. Birch
3020--John Peers
• The following petitions signed by
3021--F: •F . • St Paas'
3022--J. J. Chambers
and asking permission to remove certain trees, were , according to the recommenda-
tion of the Tree Commissioners , denied.
The revised map of Hillside Cemetery was brought up for approval , but upon
examination it was found that Allessandro Road was not properly shown upon the
map, and it was, therefore , ordered laid. over until the next meeting.
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance establishing
the grade on a portion of Mcllhenny Road" was read and passed by the following
vote :
Ayes :-Trustees Gore , Cheesman ,. Carroll , Prendergast and President Kingsbury.
Noes : - None .
• The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands, amending Section 4 , of Ordinance No. 430" , was taken up and passed by
the unanimous vote of the Board.
Trustee Prendergast referred to the proposed improvment along the bed of
Mill Creek where damage is likely to occur , should the embankment be washed away
and the course of the entire flow changed to run through the City, and stated
that he had appeared before the County Board of Suprrvisors for aid in construct-
ing such dams or improvements as were necessary to keep the water in its present
channel , but that no encouragement was received from that body, and, on motion it
was ordered that the City Engineer be instructed to make the survey and present
to the Board a complete showing on paper for its future consideration.
iflr. K. C. -17ells appeared before the Board and stated that the City Ball
• was now entirely_pompleted, and all the requirements requested had been made ,
and asked the Board to accept the building and instruct the Clerk to make no-
tation upon the lease of its acceptance from and after March 1 , 1910, at which
time the building was .ready for occupancy, so far as the owners were concerned.
He stated that considerable expense had been put upon the building, which was not
required in the specifications , such as tinting of the walls and extra amount in
the vault doors , which had been done to make the City Hall more complete. On
motion it was ordered that the building be accepted, and the Clerk instructed `o
endorse the same upon the the lease, , and also to draw a warrant for the first
quarter' s rent , commencing March 1, 1910, in the sum of 7,375 .00. I 1
The Clerk referred to certain tax redemptions made by the Continental
Building & Loan Association, but upon which they would not pay the oil tax. The
matter was referred to the City Attorney and Clerk, with power to act , it being
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the opinion of the attorney that the tax sale on the property being made Inde-
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pendent of the oil tax, it would not debar any party from redeeming same from
the tax sale.
On motion it was ordered that all the bills , being Demands Nos. 24047
to 24116 inclusive ,which had received the approval of the Finance Committee ,
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should be paid, and warrants drawn therefor from the funds to which they belonged.
City Engineer Hinckley reported that he had laid out Sylvan Boulevard
and fixed the same at a width of sixty feet , which had been found by the Board
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and generally accepted as satisfactory by the property owners , so far as known, •
whereupon Resolution of Intention rao. 286 was adopted, declaring that it was the
intention of the Board to close that portion of Sylvan Boulevard in said City,
lying on either side of a point thirty feet distant on eithertide of a certain
described line , and giving the exterior boundaries of the district declared to
be fleeted and benefited thereby, and directing that notice be published and
posted according to law, and other matters and things as set forth in said reso-
lution.
The Fire Committee asked for further time in thematter of reporting
upon the fire hydrant in Sixth Street.
The Clerk presented a communication from the San Bernardino Valley
Traction Company, in reference to placing a light at the corner. of Texas Street
and San Bernardino Avenue , stating that they could only install a .cluster of
five lights , and that only with the permission of the Edison Company, and upon
the whole it was decided that it would not be practical for. the City to obtain the
desired lights from the 'Traction ,Company. The matter was referred to the Light
Committee .
The Clerk reported that he had received a check in the sum of 51677 .00 from
the Southwestern Home Telephone Company, as the amount due under the franchise
requiring 25 of the gross receipts from rentals of the Redlands Home Telephone
and Telegraph Company for the year commencing December 17 , 1908 and ending Decem-
ber 17 , 1909 , whereupon he was instructed to deposit the same to the credit of the
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General Fund.
Trustee Cheesman referred to the cramped quarters being erected for the
use of the Japanese, and asked that the matter be regulated by ordinance , if pos- ;:
sible , to the end that the required amount of feet in space be allotted for sleep-
ing apartments, and the matter was referred to the attorney to investigate , and if
possible frame up an ordinance covering this matter.
Trustee Cheesman also referred to the improvement at the Triangle at the
corner of Citrus Avenue and OtangetStreet, in the shape of a pergola with concrete
columns and tile roof, which would not only be an attraction in the City, but also
of value to the traveling public . In the discussion following, it was stated that
the title to said property outside of the rights of the City, was vested in U. L.
Dike , of Sacramento, and the matter was referred to the City Attorney to confer with
Mr. U. L. Dike and learn his sentiments toward the proposed improvement.
On motion the meeting adjouz*ned. 41/
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Redlands, Cal. April 6, 1910.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present and
President Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The President referred to a verbal request for permission to place a tent
at the Southwest corner of East Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street , to be used for re-
ligious purposes. On motion such permit was granted, the said tent to be used ex-
clusively for religious purposes for a term not over 30 days from date.
On motion Henry Jordan was appointed janitor of the City Hall at a salary
of y$30.00 per month, with the understanding that same would take effect at the
date the other officers commenced their new term.
3023--A petition signed by F. A. Morgan, et al, asking the Board to repeal the
ordinance requiring vehicles to carry a light during the night time,while in
• use upon the public streets of the City, was read anddiscussed at length, and
it was finally ordered that an ordinance be introduced repealing said ordinance ,
and an ordinance entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands repealing ordinance
No. 475" was introduced by Trustee Prendergast , and laid over under the rules.
A map entitled "Map No. 1 of the Elms Tract" was adopted by the Board, as
showing the streets and avenues thereon, and the President and Clerk were authorized
on behalf of the Board to execute the same.
3024-- Twoetitionswere received, both signed
3025-- p by Nellie H. Ruggles , et al,-
one protesting against the planting of a row of ornamental trey=s on the East side
of Garden Street, and the other recommending the planting of a row of ornamental
trees on the West side of Garden Street next to the street car track. This
brought up a general discussion of that improvement in connection with the Tree
• Commissioners, and after due consideration it was ordered that all proceedings in
this matter be abandoned, and the City Attorney present new papers in accordance
with the petition calling for trees on the West side of the street.
A communication was received from the U. L. Dike Investment Company, at
Sacramento , in reference to the title of the Triangle , stating that he did not at
present desire to deed to the City of Redlands this property, but that he would
consider the proposition to sell it to the city. The communication was ordered
filed with the understanding that the attorney would obtain further details.
A circular from the League of Municipalities was received regarding a
suit for infringement by Cameron Septic 4hank Company of Chicago, stating that it
was necessary for all cities to combine in order to defend this suit , and that
the share of cities from three to ten thousand population would be $30.00, whereupon
411 it was ordered that this city contribute the amount requested, and that the President
and Clerk draw a warrant in payment of the same.
A number were present asking aid in buying music and engaging a director
for a city band, and on motion of Trustee Cheesman an appropriation was ordered of
$1000 for this purpose, $500 available at once, and the other $500 to be paid when
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needed, providing they employ a director and organize as a Redlands Band. Mr.
Hennessy was present and requested that $200 of the sum be allowed them for uni-
forms , same to be kept in lookers when not in use , and the band to always be at
the oommand of the Board, and it was understood that the said amount might be al-
lowed at the discretion of the Board out of this appropriation.
3026--A petition signed by Mrs. Martha Petty, asking for the abatement of a
nuisance existing at the Northwest corner of Columbia Strret and Colton Avenue ,
was filed, and it was understood that the matter would receive attention by the
proper officers.
Eleven petitions were .received for the removal and trimming of trees, as
follows : - 3027--B. W. Cave
3028=- '. E. Covington
3029--G, {�� 'Savells
3030--C: ,D: Rolfe
3031--John F. Montgomery
3032--T. Bathe
3033--John McIntosh
3034--H. R. Rangoon.
3035--Minnie Wolfson
3036--F. A. Nutter
3037--W; :N: Moore !41
all of Welch having received the approval of the Tree Commissioners, were granted.
3038--A petition signed by Nelson Armstrong, et al, asking for electric
lights on Columbia Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue, was referred to the
Electric Light Committee.
3039--A petition signed by F. Bennigsdorf and 0. E. Gaetner, asking
permission to run a line of sewer across the South line of the Fire Hall lots
in the Residence Tract at their own expense ,. was granted, same to be done under
the supervision of the Engineer, and also permission given to connect with the
Alvarado Street sewer, but no action was taken regarding the payment by the city
of the cost of the connection as noted in said petition.
3040-- A petition signed by A. N. Dike , et al, asking to have Cypress
Avenue between Cajon Street and Citrus Avenue graded and oiled, was reported upon •
by the Street Superintendent favorably, and the matter was left -in:his hands.
3041-- A petition signed by Emma F. Oaky, asking permission to take the
storm and waste water from the ditch on Clifton Avenue, was granted under the rules.
The petition previously presented, signed by W. S. MoEuen, et al for
an alleyway between Times and Herald Streets, from Brockton to Western Avenue , was
again presented, and it was understood that the Engineering Department would report
upon this matter as soon as possible.
Regarding the acceptance of the cemetery map previously iresented,
further time was asked in which to make the necessary corrections before accept-
ance.
The Engineer made a report in regard to Mill Creek near the intake
pipe of the Edison Electric plant in Mill Creek canyon, but the matter was set
over to the new Board as to what should be done.
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3042--A petition signed by M. Domingoes , et al, asking for electric lights
on High Avenue from Sixth Street East, was referred to the Electric Light Committee.
Trustee Carroll made a report regarding the light on San iiernardino
Avenue, and stated that the Manager would probably correspond with the Clerk re-
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I garding this matter.
The Attorney referred to the advisability of an ordinance forbidding the
discharge of fire crackers, cannon crackers , toy pistols, etc. , usually discharged
on the Fourth of July, and it was understood that the matter would be taken up later
on.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands
Fixing the Compensation of the city_almarra of said City," which was laid over
under the rules.
The quarterly report of the Building, Wiring and Plumbing Inspector for
the last quarter was presented and ordered filed.
The matter of auditing the books was taken up, and it was understood that
the Clerk would ascertain if Mr. Evans could do the work.
The Engineer reported that the School Board would pay their proportion
of the sewer expense where the same was a sanitary matter, in work proposed to be
done , and that they would also pay for curb and gutter if they had funds.
This brought up the consideration of new improvements , and on motion the
following resolution was adopted:-
RESOLVED:- That the City Engineer of the City of Redlands be and he is
her^by instructed to make and submit to this Board, plans, profiles and specifi-
cations and cross sections for certain street work, sidewalks, curbs and gutters
upon Central Avenue and Norwood Street, and upon Alvarado, Sixth, and Times Streets,
Cypress Avenue, Mcllhenny Road, and Washington Streett_and the construction of a
public sewer upon the alley in Bennett 's sub-division, and also other work and
improvements as contemplated in said proposed resolution of Intention No. 288 ,
whereupon the Engineer submitted such plans and specifications , together with his
estimate upon the cost of the proposed work. The Board then passed a resolution
declaring that the plans , specifications and profiles for the proposed work under
• Resolution of Intention No. 288, be and the same hereby are adopted and approved
by this Board, and the estimate of the said City Engineer of the cost of the same
is hereby accepted and ordered filed, whereupon Resolution of Intention No. 288
was passed and adopted, declaring that the public interest and convenience requires
and that it is the intention of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands to
order the work mentioned in said Resolution of Intention to be done, and other mat-
ters and things as therein set forth, and directing the Superintendent of Streets
of said City to post and publish the said resolution in the manner and form re-
quired by law.
Resolution ordering work to be done, No. 284 , was then passed, declaring
that the public interest and convenience requires , and the Board of Trustees here-
by orders certain. planting of trees upon Alvarado Street, and directing the
AIP City Clerk to publish a notice of said work, inviting sealed proposals for doing
thr' same , and other matters and things as set out in said resolution ordering work
to be done.
The Board of Health made a written report recommending the expenditure of
$150 to be set aside from the Anti-Tuberculosis fund for the purpose of securing
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a portable house for the use of the League. The report w&s ordered filed.
All the bills as audited by the Finance Committed, and also the salaries
of City Officers for the last month, were ordered paid out of the funds to which
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they belong.
On motion the meeting adjourned until Wednesday, April 13th, 1910 at
2:00 P.M.
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2:00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present Trustees Prendergast, Carroll, Gore , Chessman , with President 5'""
Kingsbury in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Charles Putnam, President of the Women' Relief Corp, appeared before
the Board, offering to donate a flag for the City Hall, and requested that the
ceremonies of the flag raising be fixed for Friday, April 15th, 1910 at 4:00 P.M.
The offer was accepted with thanks , and it was understood that the City would ar-
range for the ceremonies of the flag raising.
A communication was received from C. F. Weber & Co. regarding the shipment
of furniture ordered from them,directing the City to pay the freight charges and
deduct the same from their bill.
3043--A yetition signed by 0. B. Martin, et al, asking for two electric
lights on Crescent Avenue , between Cajon and Reservoir Streets , was read and re- 5
ferred to the Electric Light Committee.
3044--A petition signed by McKinney Phelps, et al, asking for electric
lights on Union Avenue was brought before the Board, and likewise referred to ..
the Electric Light Committee .
3045--A petition OfrW. C. Allen for plant&ngof trees, having received the
favorable report of the Tree Commission, was on motion granted.
3046--A petition signed by A. P. Hird, asking the City to make an approach
over the gutter in front of his property, was read and referred to the City
Engineer, with power to act.
3047--A petition signed by Bertha Will , et al, asking that Sunnyside Avenue
be oiled between Cypress and Fern Avenues , was likewise referred to the City Engin- '
eer with power to act. +,
An Ordinance was introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands
forbidding the use of any Fire Works of an Explosive or Combustible nature within
said city" , which was laid over under the rules.
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The Clerk requested that the City accounts kept in his office be audited
before his retirement from office, and on motion the matter was referred to the
Finance Committee with, power to act , with the understanding that the same should
• receive attention at once.
The Tree Commissioners made a written re ort regarding the proposed improve-
ment of Qarden Street, recommending that the whole subject be dropped rather than
to make a change in their recommendations heretofore adopted. The report was laid
on the table with the understanding that the matter would receive' attention at
the hands of the new Board.
The Marshal was present and requeste1 the Board to instruct the Clerk to
credit him with the differendebetween the amount of taxes actually collected on
personal property where there was no real estate, for the year 1909, and the
amount actually charged up to the Marshal iand Tax Collector at the rate fixed
for that year, as follows:-
Total value: of personal taxes for year 1909 where there was no real dstate,
$177 ,603.00, which at a 41.20 rate fixed for the year 1908 and collected at that
rate according to law, produced $2131.23. The same valuation at the rate of
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$1.30, being the rate fixed for 1910 , and charged to the Marshal in the assessment
roll, was 52308.83, showing a difference which he wished credited to him in his
account, of $177.60
On motion the Clerk was instructed to make this credit to the Marshal
in his statement , with the understanding that these amounts were still uncollected
and without prejudice to the collection of the same at a later date .
The Associated Charities made a verbal request for the use of a vacant
room directly across the hall from the one occupied by them at present. The requests
was granted until the room was needed for other purposes by the Board of Trustees.
On motion all election officers at the last municipal election, were
ordered paid the sum of $3.00 for their services, and the sum of $5.00 was ordered
paid for the use of each of the polling places.
• Mr. Ralph Ritche Lappeare d before the Board and referred to a petition
for lighting East Citrus Avenue , which had been previously filed, and it was under-
stood that this petition would be left with the Electric Light Committee and taken
up at some future meeting.
Trustee Gore referred again to the condition of the pavement on Orange
Street, and urged that action be taken by the Board to compel the San Bernardino
Valley Traction Company to complete the macadam work on their line of track, as
the law requires , and on motion a resolution was passed, directing the City Engin-
eer to cause the street work along the line of the San Bernardino valley Traction
Company on Orange Street, to be completed from Western Avenue to San Bernardino
Avenue , and it was understood that the Clerk would notify them of this order.
The next matter considered was the appointment of a driver for the new
• Fire Apparatus, and on motion Ed I4osbaugh was appointed to that position, same
to include that of Chief of the Fire Department , and that the two positions so
filled by him should have a salary attached of $100 per month, to commence at the
time of the arrival of the said Fire Automobile Engine.
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The Board then proceededAcanvamthe returns of the Municipal Election
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held on April 11, 1910, said canvass showing the following results :-
OFFICIAL CITY ELECTION RETURNS
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Municipal Election held April 11, 1910.
Abbreviations :- I. , Independent Party; G.G. Good #overnnnht Party
4-) +3 +2 +3 43 Y 4-) +) 4-) 4)
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0 0 0 0 0 J'r U U U
CANDIDATES q rd F'+ g rg g q A g ,c s .c
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1 xd+ •ri +> U F3 •U +' U •ri +4' •r 4 •,N4'•U +"'re)
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FOR CITY TRIISTEES � c, ,C S-44 o S-i r ti •No P sem, •rt i' .r( S4 H 4 0
P4 W Ca P+ E+ Ci (ri P-I ' Vi co fll W W f 7 Pl P-i H
R. M. Cheesman,I.full term —4-6-4-6-79-7-9-91-1-9E b3 ' A1 .7 7'L &bb
J. H. Strait ,G.G.full term 105 131 87 125 151 80 97 92 111 105 1084
M.W.H.Willia.ms ,G.G. full term 109 136 89 127 148 78 95 92 111 101 1086
C.H.Clock,G. G. full term 113 136 91 133 152 82 98 93 111 103 1112
FOR CITY CLERK
R. Warner Thomas ,G. G. 107 129 93 110 120 53 73 77 102 106 970
L. W. Clark, I. 39 48 66 88 113 116 74 54 72 67 737 !.
FOR CITY MARSHAL
J. E. Wallace , I. 58 64 97 119 132 120 78 71 93 90 922
J. E. Tischer,G. G. 91 112 68 82 102 48 69 58 80 80 799
A. Sleuth , I 1 1
FOR TR`'ASIIRER
James F. Wheat,G.G. 101 125 84 99 120 78 92 70 97 92 958 �
A. E. Brock, I. 41 44 60 89- 89 74 50 53 60 64 624
FOR TRUSTEES'SALARY
YES 58 69 55 84 86 80 61 55 60 57 665
NO 26 31 31 31 52 22 26 17 32 26 294
(Tota1,:vote cast, 894 1071 900 1166 1357 923 866 782 996 963 f18
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Whereupon the following resolution was passed:-
RESOLVED:- That the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands , having
canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election, does hereby declare the
result of such electin to be as follows:- That at such election the following
named persons were , and they are hereby declared to be elected to the offices
hereinafter designated, viz :- For members of the Board of Trustees, full term,
J. H. Strait , M. W. H. Williams and C. H. Clock; for City Clerk. R. Warner Thomas ;
for City Marshal, J. E. Wallace ; for City Treasurer, J. F. Wheat ;
RESOLVED:- That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to enter in
the records of this Board, a statement of the result of such election as required
Ho to do by law, and to deliver to each of said persons so elected, a certificate
of election, signed by him, and duly authenticated by the snal of said City. •
RESOLVED;- That at said election the proposition relating to paying each
member of the Board of Trustees a compensation for his services as such, the sum of--
$5.00
f--$5.00 per meeting , not exceeding two meetings per month was carried in favor thereof. 1
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. April 16 , 1910.
2:30 P.M.
This was a spacial meeting called by the President,three hours ' notice in
411 advance having been given by the Clerk, according to law.
Present , Trustees Prendergast, Gore , Carroll, Cheesman, and President
Kingsbury.
The resignation of R. M. Cheesman, City Trustee , was presented, and on
motion, same was accepted, whereupon Trustee Cheesman withdrew from the room.
The President then called Trustee Prendergast to the chair, and then presented his
written resignation as a member of the Board of Trustees. President Kingsbury
stated that he considered that his party was entitled to two members on the Board,
and as he intended to resign, he might as well do so now and have his suc-essor ap-
pointed for the remaining term , and thus relieve the new Board of such appointment.
Trustee Prendergast called Trustee Gore to the chair, and nominated Trustee
Cheesman to fill the unexpired term of Trustee Kingsbury, resigned, which, on
411 motion was duly carried, each member present voting in favor of the same , whereupon
Trustee Cheesman took the oath of office , and remained during the remainder of the
session.
The Chairman of the Finance Committee reported that he had secured the
services of Professor Evans to expert and audit the books -in the Clerk' s office,
which report was accepted and the action approved.
The City Attorney was present and stated to the Board that in his opinion
the meeting was a legal one , each member having been notified and present , and that
the action taken at this meeting was legal. On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , tad. April 18, 1910. 2:00 P.M.
Trustee Cheesman present ; Trustee Prendergast absent.
This being the time for the Board to meet and organize by the election of a
president , the meeting was called to order, and the new City Trustees , J. H. Strait ,
C. H. Clock and M. W. H. .Williams took the oath of office ; likewise the Treasurer,
James F. Wheat and also Clerk, R. Warner Thomas took the oath of office , which was
administered by L. W. Clark, Mty Clerk.
On motion of Trustee Clock, J. H. Strait was elected President .
The newly elected President made some remarks and referred to the City
Beautiful and the improvements which he hoped might be completed during the term
• of the incoming Board, and also hoped. that the Board could work along together in
harmony and for the good of the City.
Nothing further coming before the Board,it was ordered that the meeting
adjourn. �I
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Redlands , Cal. April 20, 1910.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present :-Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman, Prendergast , with President S
Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 13th, as well as
those of the meetings of April 16th and April 18th, were all read and approved.
A communication was received from the Fire Department , giving the names
of the officers elected for the coming year, which was presented for approval, and
on motion the report was ordered filed.
On motion of Trustee Clock, the President of the Board was delegated the
power to appoint the different committees of the Board, whereupon the President made
the following appointments.
Ordinance and Judiciary--Clock and Williams.
Auditing and Finance--Prendergast and Strait.
Parks--Cheesman and Clock. S
Lighting--Williams and Cheesman.
Str^ets--Clock and Prendergast.
Sewer and Water--Prendergast and Williams.
Fire--Williams and Cheesman.
Reck Crusher--Cheesman and Clock.
A communication was read from J. J. nindecher, complaining of the official
acts of the President of the Board of Health, which was ordered placed on file.
A communication from A. K. Smiley, requesting the retention of Mr. Collins ,
as policeman in Canon Crest Park, was read, and on motion it was ordered that the
Board concede to his wishes that no change be made with that office .
Two communications were received from the San Bernardino Valley Traction
Company, one regarding`the placing of a light at Texas Street and San Bernardino 411
Avenue , and the other regarding the completion of the macadam work along their
line of track on Orange Street. The communication relative to macadam road was
referred to .Engineer Hinckley, with the regie st that the matter be kept in mind, andl
the work not allowed to drag along. The one referring to the electric light was
referred to the new Electric Light Committee.
A communication from the Art Metal Construction Co. was read, showing the
shipments of the steel files ordered for the city offices,on April 1st ; also enclos-
ing bill for same.
3048--A petition from A. Humphreys , for appointment as policeman in Canon
Crest Park, was read and laid on the table .
3049--A petition from Hardy D. Nash, for position as Janitor at. the new
City Hall, was read and ordered placed on file. S
3050:-A petition signed by Mrs. Frank Purvis , et al, asking the Board to
change the width of the sidewalk on Bonita Strret from twelve to fifteen feet ,
pPI was referred to the Street Superintendent with power to act.
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3051--A petition signed by the Automobile Club of Southern California , by
John H. Fisher, Local Consul, asking permission to place a 4 x 4 white post, on
the Northeast corner of the Triangle, carrying certain signs , was referred to the
• Street Committee.
3052--A petition signed by the Automobile Club of Southern California and a
large number of citizens , asking the Board not to repeal the ordinance which re-
quired lights on all vehicles after night fall, was read, and ordered filed until
the consideration of the ordinance which had been previously introduced regarding
this subject.
3053-=A petition signed by H. P. D. Kingsbury, asking the Board to grade the
continuation of the alley running from Summit Avenue to Crescent Avenue , west of
the Kingsbury property, through to Highland Avenue , was read, and referred to the
Street Superintendent with power to act.
3054--A petition of J. H. Wideman, asking for a position on the police force
of the City of Redlands, and signed by R. R. Richey, et al. was read and ordered
• placed on file .
3055--A petition signed by F. B. Matthis, et al, asking the Board to oil
Washington Street from curb to curb , the petitioners agreeing to pay the cost
in excess of the eighteen feet proposed to be done by the City, was referred to
the Engineer with power to act.
The next matter considered was the ordinance previously introduced,
entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands, Repealing Ordinance No. 475"
which brought up a general discussion regarding the necessity of lights upon
private vehicles other than automobiles. A large number were present who discussed
this matter from all points of view, and finally the said ordinance was adopted and
passed as read,Trastees Clock, Williams and Cheesman voting in favor of the same ;
Trustee PPendergast•vflting no, whereupon the ordinance was passed to print and the
• President signed same .
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands forbidding the use of any fire works of an explosive or combustible
nature within said city. " was read and insomuch that the merchants had secured
such merchandise for this year, it was thought best to lay the ordinance over for
future consideration, with a view' of possibly making it take effect at some later
date than on the Fourth of July of the present year.
The Ordinance previously introduced relating to the minimum illuminating
and heating power and quality and pressure of gas, wrs continued to a future meeting.
The President then called for the report of the accountant previously
appointed to audit the books in the City Clerk's office , which came to the Board
sealed and read as follows:-
• "Redlands ,Cal. , April 18, 1910.
To the Board of City Trustees,
Redlands, Cal.
Gentlemen:-
I respectfully submit that I have , beginning April 1, 1908, checked
the City Clerk' s accounts. I find that all receipts from all sources and expendi-
tures from same are correctly and properly entered. The Clerk' s records check up
with accounts evidenced in the books of the City Marshal and City treasurer, and
the receipts and deposits of the latter have been noted and checked. All the
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funds , General, Library,etc. and the Bond fund accounts , were checked as to coupon
payments, and payment of bonds, warrants , and other incidentals concerning them.
Bonds and coupons were examined and counted. Quarterly reports of Treasurer
checked with quarterly reports of City Clerk, which in turn checked up with the
records as shown in his General Demand and Warrant Books. I can find nothing
that I would hesitate to endorse , but on the contrary highly commend the work
done by City Clerk Clark and his duputy, Mr. Donhem. •.
Respectfully,
(Signed) Paul L. Evans .
The Clerk referred to the advisability of having an employee who would
make the assessments in the down town district , where parties held.no real estate
to secure the taxes , and on motion, he was authorized to select such party at
a salary of not to exceed ° 75.00 per month.
The City Engineer asked for more time relative to the alleyway between
Times and Herald Streets, from Brockton to Western.
The Engineer referred to the proposed work in Mill Creek near the intake
pipe of the Edison Electric plant in Mill Creek Canon, and on motion this was
referred to a Committee of the whole .
The bills audited by the Finance Committee, and being Demands Nos.24324 to •
24379, were allowed and ordered paid from the funds to which they belonged.
The quarterly report of the City Clerk for the last quarter ending April
1st, 1910, and also the City Treasurer for the same quarter, were received and
ordered filed under the rules.
On motion the action taken at the previous meeting regarding the appoint-
ment of Mr. Jordon as janitor, was -rescinded, and the present janitor, Hr. Good-
lo\e was appointed for one month at a salary of $30.00 per month, Trustees Clock
and Williams voting"Ayd' and Trustees Prendergast and Cheesman voting"no" , whereupon
the President voted "Aye" and the motion was carried.
The City Forster requested that the Board consider the necessity of an
ordinance forbidding the hitching of animals to trees , and on motion the Attorney
was requested to present such an ordinance at the next meeting.
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City Attorney Leonard reported to the Board that the case of M . Dierssen
against the City regarding certain lands at the Rock Crusher, had been aasaasted
by request of the party bringing the suit ,1and that the $50 deposited by the City
had been returned, which was ordered depositediin the general fund by the City
Clerk.
The bond of the City Clerk in the sun of $1000 in the Aetna Indemnity
Company; also the bond of the City Treasurer in the shin of $50000 in the Empire
State Surety Company, were presented, and referred to the City Attorney, who return-
ed the same to the Board as correct in form, whereupon the bonds were accepted and
ordered filed with the proper officers.
Doctor Easter madea verbal request that the trees on Cajon Street be
attended to according to contract, and it was stated that the same had been re-
ferred to the proper authorities. •
On motion of Trustee Clock the Medical Society of this city were
requestedto furnish any suggestions that they might have regarding the work of the
Board of Health
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On motion of Trustee Clock the office of Building, Wiring and Plumbing
Inspector was declared vacant , Trustees Clock and Williams voting "Aye" and
Trustee Cheesman and Prendergast voting "No" , whereupon the President voted "Aye" fl!
and the office was declared vacant . On motion of Trustee Williams , Mr. M. E.
Armstrong was appointed as Building, Wiring and Plumbing Inspector by the same
vote as above stated declaring the office vacant.
On motion of Trustee Clock the Attorney was instructed to prepare an
ordinance and present at the next meeting for regulating the sale of liquors.
Those in favor of said motion were Trustees Wifliams, Clock and President Strait ;
Noes ,-Trustees Cheesman and Prendergast.
The City Clerk then read a communication regarding the appointment of
C. P. Hook as Deputy Clerk, whereupon the following resolution was adopted:
"Resolved that the appointment of C. P. Hook as deputy City Clerk of the
City of Redlands be and the same is hereby approved and ratified, at a monthly
salary of 00.00."
110The Engineer referred to the installation of an oil tank upon city ground,
or more
said tank to hold a carAof oil , and thus save demurrage. Referred to the Street
Committee with power to act.
The Board of Health made a report regarding the petition of Mrs. Martha
Petty, presented at a previous meeting . Same was ordered filed.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. April 28, 1910.
• 11 ;30 A.M.
A special meeting called by the President, notice of which had been
given three hours previous to the meeting.
Present ,- Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman , Prendergast, with - resi-
dent Strait in the chair.
The object of this meeting was for the purpose of discussing the ad-
visability of again putting into effect a resolution relating to the muzzling
of dogs , and after full consideration of the atbject the following resolution
was passed:-
"Resolved, by the Board of Trustees , that until and including June 2, 1910,
all dogs are hereby prohibited from running at large upon any street , avenue or
public place in the City 'of Redlands, unless such aaa be securely muzzled, or led
•' by a chain or line , so as to effectively prevent it from biting any person or
animal, and
Be it Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be published in
the "Redlands Daily Facts" for two days , in compliance with Ordinance No. 472 of
the City of Redlands. "
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The matter of telephones for the City Officers was taken up, and the list
was ordered revised as follows:-
FREE LIST
Trustee J. H,Strdit #107 East Olive Ave. 0
Trustee J. J. Prendergast, Storage Warehouse , Sylveria St.
Trustee C. H. Cloak, East Lugonia Ave.
Trustee M. W. H. Williams , #421 East State St.
Trustee Cheesman, #135 Center Street.
City Marshal' s office , Corner Fourth & State Streets.
City Clerk' s office , Corner Fourth & State Streets
City Fire Hall, Corner. East Central Avenue and Fifth Street.
City Engineer's office, Corner Fourth & State Streets
City Clerk' s residence , #1007 Orange Street. I
TO BE PAID FOR BY THE CITY
City Marshal' s residence , #226 Myrtle Street.
Street Superintendent' s residence, #239 Grant St.
Judge C. T. Gifford, #119* Orange Street .
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. May 4, 1910.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ! Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman, and Prendergast , with
President Strait in the chair. i
The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 20th, and also the
special meeting held on April 28th, were read and approved.
R. S. Julian appeared and asked that his business license be reduced,
stating that it was in excess of what other towns charge for like business . The
matter was referred to the Ordinance and Judiciary Committee.
A communication was received from A. B. Merrihew, stating that the
San Bernardino Valley Traction Company had placed a seat at the Trianj•,le for the
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convenience of those waiting for cars , and that his company would maintain same and
keep it in good order. Ordered filed.
A communication was read from the Physician' s Club of Redlands , contain-
ing suggestions relative to the Board of Health, which was laid over for consider-
ation at some future meeting.
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A communication was received from J. J. Windseber suggesting that wood
crossings over gutters in different parts of the city be replaced with concrete ap-
• proaches . Referred to the City Engineer.
A communication was received:..from the San Bernardino County Medical Society=
containing the following resolution : -
"Resolved that this Society recommend to the Board of Trustees that an
Ordinance be passed requiring all dogs running at large to be muzzled for a period
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of six months ; and furthermore , we recommend the exclusive use of wire muzzles."
Ordered filed.
3056--A petition signed by C. 17. Coe , asking for position as watchman in
Prospect Park, was ordered filed.
3057--A petition signed by J. T. Grant , et al, protesting against the irreg-
ularity of the water supply in the Enterprise Tract , was read and referred to. the
Sewer and Water Committee for report:
The following petitions for the removal and planting of trees were received: -
• 3058--A. P. Bird
3059--Sarah J. Fletcher
3060--L. E. Wheeler
the first two of which were granted, and. the third denied, under the recommendations
of the Tree Oommission.
3061--A petition signed by Fred Coombe , asking permission for removal of
dwelling, was received and granted under the rules , the work to be done under the
supervision of the City Engineer.
3062--A petition from B. W. Cave , asking for sidewalk grade at the north-
east corner of Colton and Washington Street, was referred to the Street Committee
land City Engineer.
3063--A petition of Mrs . Emma C. England , relative to retaining the present
policeman in Prospect Park was read, and' the 'Clerk instructed to acknowledge
• receipt of same, and state that no change would be made.
Trustee CL;oek introduced an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands, regulating the keeping and sale of intoxicating liquors within the
City of Redlands, which, after discussion, was laid over under the rules.
An ordinance was introduced by 'Trustee Williams, entitled "An Ordinance
of the City of Redlands , prohibiting the hitching or tieing of animals to. trees" ,
which was likewise laid over under the rules.
The bond of J. E. Wallace , in the sum of ?10,000 was referred to the
Attorney, who reported it satisfactory in form, and same was accepted by the Board.
In accordance with the recommendation of the Light Committee , all action
relative to installing a light at the corner. of San Bernardino Avenue and Texas
street was deferred.
• ' The matter of changing the width of the sidewalk on Bonita Street was taken
up, and the following resolution adopted: -
"Resolved that the width of the sidewalk upon Bonita Street be , and the
same is hereby fixed at fifteen feet. "
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The City Engineer reported that the grading of the continuation of the alley-
way from Summit to Crescent Avenue , West of the Kingsbury property has been com-
pleted.
The City Engineer also reported that Washington Street would be oiled in 0
accordance with the request of the petitioners.
The matter of opening an alleyway between Times and herald Streets and
Brockton and Western Avenues was brought up, and owing to the fact that the
City Engineer was unable to secure the signatures of all property owners for the
opening, it was decided to have the work done under. the Yrooman Act , and Resolution
of Intention No. 287 was adopted, in which Resolution it was declared as the In-
tention of the Board of Trustees to order the opening of said alley, and other
matters as set forth in said resolution.
A request was received from Judge Uifford for a table and twelve chairs
to be placed in the Court Room, and referred to the Furnishing Committee.
The matter of erroneous tax sale of property belonging to E. H. Locke for
the taxes of 1909 was taken up and the following resolution adopted: 5
"Resolved that the tax sale of 1909 on Lot 3, Block 6, Town of Lugonia, be
and the same is hereby cancelled" .
K. H. Field , representing the hillside Cemetery association, asked that
two assessments , one for the Alvarado Street opening and the other, a regular
assessment , be cancelled, the Cemetery not being operated for profit . It was
understood that the Attorney would look into the matter and report at the next
meeting.
The salaries and bills audited by the Finance Committee , being demands
Nos. 24380 to 24474 inclusive, were ordered paid from the funds to thich they
belong.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet Wednesday, Mgy 11 , 1910, at
2:00 P.M. S
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Redlands, Cal. May 11 , 1910.
2:00 P. m.
An adjourned regular meeting of the hoard of Trustees.
Trustee Chessman being unable to be present at this hour, the meeting
adjourned until 4 !30 P.M. , May 11 , 1910.
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Redlands, Cal. May 11, 1910.
4:30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with all members presents,
and President Strait in the chair.
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R. E. G. Scott appeared bore the Board and asked permission to erect an
liirdrome Theater on of 11, Block,of Town Plat. Permission was granted, the work
to be done under the supervision of the Building Inspector.
Col. W. J. Withers asked for permission to remove a tree from Lot 6 , Fair-
view Tract, and. vas instructed to present his petition in the usual form, for
approval of the Tree Commissioners.
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands regulating the keeping and sale of intoxicating liquors within the City
of Redlands" was taken up and after some discussion was passed by the following
vote : - Ayes : - Trustees Strait , Clock and Williams.
Noes : - Trustees Cheesman and Prendergast.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Clock, entitled "An Ordinance
of the City of Redlands amending Ordinance No. 472. " and laid over under the
rules.
The Clerk was instructed to have the words "City Hall" placed on the
transom over the front door of his office.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. May 18 , 1910.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present , Trustees Clock and Cheesman, with Prr-sident Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of May 4th, and the adjourned
/• regular meeting of May 11th at 2:00 P.M. , also the adjourned meeting of May
11th at 4 :30 P.M. were read and approved.
A communication was received from Mrs. C. E. Ide , Secretary of the Asso-
ciated Charities , thanking the Board for concessions made them in the scatter of an
office and store-room in the. City Hall ; also for a large table donated, and for
Janitor' s services . The communication was ordered filed.
An invitation was received to attend the San Bernardino `alley Centennial.
The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge same and file the invitation.
3064--A petition signed by Wm. Michaels , et al, for the oiling of Alvarado
Street , was referred to the City Engineer.
3065--A petition, signed by Fowler & Co. , et al , for extending the street
cleaning on Orange Street two blocks North of Colton Avenue , and for the oiling
of Sun Avenue from Texas to Post Street , and the grading of same , was referred
to the CityEngineer.
3066--A petition of M. A. Hollabaugh, for construction of a driveway over
the curb on West Olive Avenue , was granted, the work to be done under the super-
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vision of the City Engineer.
3067--A petition of G. D. Darnell to remove a house from High School Triangle
II to Myrtle Street, was granted, same to be done under the supervision of the City
Engineer, and subject to such restrictions as he may see fit to impose.
3068--A petition signed by A. R. Marks for the abatement of nuisance on Fifth S
Street and one on the corner of Fifth Street and. Stuart Ave . was referred to the
Board of Health.
3069--A petition of C. Bliss for slanting trees on San Mateo Street , having
met with a favorable report from the 'free Commission, was granted.
The ordinance previously introduced, relating to the tieing of animals to
trees, was withdrawn, as there was already a similar ordinance in existence. The
Marshal was, however, instructed to publish notice calling the attention of the
public to the ordinance , and to enforce the same.
An Ordinance amending Ordinance no. 472 was taken up, read and passed by the
following vote !
Ayes: - Trustees Clock and Oberman and President Strait.
Does. - None .
An ordinance was introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands
fixing the hours of closing of billiard halls , nool rooms , skating rinks and bowl-
ing alleys" , and laid over under the rules.
The matter of business license of R. Julian was laid over until the next
meeting .
Concerning the petition of B. sy. Cave , previously presented, the following
resolution was adopted: -
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"R^SObV?sD, that the sidewalk to be constructed on the East side of Washing-
ton
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tont North from Colton Avenue , be permitted. to be made upon the grades recom-
mended by the City Engineer, end on file in his office , owing to street trees
growing thereon.
Mr. Cheesman reported that on account of illness nothing had been done in
the mater of supplying furniture for the Court Room. *-
The City Attorney reported that the Cemetery property is not subieet to
�ax_Son and the Alvarado Street assessment against the sane was , therefore ,
ordered cancelled.
The City Engineer reported that it is not advisable to at this time change
sidewalk atnr.oa.ches from rood to cement , but that this would be gradually done as
the finances would permit.
On motion the old vault f carni tUre was rivdn to .the Y. M. C.A. in return for
storage room for eleetidn booths and paraphernalia.
The next matter considered was the opefling of bids for the planting of
trees on Alvarado Street from Palm to Fern. A bid was received from the City
Nurseries , Iffer .ng to do the work for 51644 .30, accompanied by a certified check
for 10% of that amount, which bid was rejected, and the Clerk instructed to re-
turn the check to the bidder.
At this juncture Mr. K. C. Wells appeared before the Board and sug;ested
that in his opinion it would be cheaper to make an assessment against the property
onnfor the purchase and planting of the trees , and tarn the matter of the care
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of them over to the city Forster. Mr. Wells stated that as a property owner
upon that street , such a course would be satisfactory to him, and he agreed to
interview the other property owners. The matter was laid over for future action.
• The City Engineer presented two plans for a hand stand to he erected
in the Library Park, which were discussed n.t length, and the matter was laid over
until the next meeting , on account of the absence of two members of the Board.
The matter of ,janitor for the City Hall was likewise laid over until
the next meeting.
The quarterly report of the City Recorder was presented and referred
to the Finance Committee .
Trustee Cheesman moved that the City Recorder he ordered to rerort to the
Board the moneys which he has on hand as bail money.
• The bills as audited by the Finance Committee , being Demands Nos . 24475
to 24534, both inclusive , were ordered paid .
In pursuance of a recommendation of the Tree Commission, that the Southern
411 California Electric Company and the Home Telephone Company, remove all poles not in
use from the streets of the city, the Clerk was instructed to take up the matter
with these two companies.
W. L. Bogart , who has heretofore carried passengers to Smiley Heights , was
refunded x$4_20 of his business license for that portion not used.
Trustee Cheesman brought up the matter of the Building Inspector acting as
fire warden and sewer inspector without salary, and on motion he was so appointed.
The Marshal was given permission to build a dog pound on the city lots near
the City Jail.
Mr. W. F. Creller applied for a plumbing license , and presented his bond,
which was referred to the CityJ Attorney, who stated that the bond did not meet the
requirements of the ordinance , having but one security. It was , therefore , declined
• by the Board.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. Jime 1, 1910.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present : Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman and Prendergast , with
President Strait in the chair. Also present , Attorney Leonard and City Engineer
Hinckley.
The minutes of the regular meting of May 18th were read and approved.
W. E. Clatworthy appeared in the interest of the Zanja Fest , and asked
permission to advertise the festival by stringing banners and• lanterns across the
streets. The reeuest was granted, under the supervision of the Marshal.
A communication was received from l8• L. Frost in regard to removing
duplicate poles from the streets of Redlands. Ordered filed.
The resignation of I;Ir. . Albert Miller as psrk policeman in England
Park wzs received and accepted. Also his application for re-appointment to this
position. Ordered filed.
The following petitions for electric lights were referred to the
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Lint Committee : -
3070--J. 2. Pennell, et al. for lights on West Olive Ave . from Center
Street to West City Limits; .
3071--,A. N. Dike . et al for lights on East Cypress Ave . between
Cajon and Reservoir Streets .
3072--8. B. Harlan, et si , for lights on Palm Ave . between Cajon and
Reservoir. Streets.
3015--F. L. Day. et al for lights on East Colton Avenue from Church
Street to University Street.
3042--I . Doningoes , et al. for lights on High Ave . from Sixth to
Church Street.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
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Redlands, fixing the hours of closing of billiard halls , pool rooms , skating rinks
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and bowling alleys ," was read and passed to print by the following vote :
Ayes - Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman and Prendergast. •
Noes . - None
The request of R. J. Julian for reduction of business license was denied
upon the recommendation of the Ordinance and Judiciary Committee.
source of the
The Sewer and Water Committee reported relative to theAwater supply in
the Enterprise Tract , stating that they found the reservoir in good shape as to
sanatation, but felt that they could take no action as to the water supply, that
being an agreement between the owners and the ones from whom they bought the
property. The Committee stated, however, that they did not think the reservoir had
sufficient capacity.
The Engineer reported that the oiling of Alvarado Street and Sun Avenue
from Texas to Post Street , would be taken up in their regular turn along with
other streets as soon as possible.
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A report was received from the Board of Health relative to a nui sance on,
Fifth Street and at the corner of Fifth and Stuart Avenue , stating that inasmuch
as the sewer was not within reach of the premises named, there were no grounds
for declaring a nuisance . In this connection the Attorney was instructed
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to prepare an amendment to the ordinance covering this and all other such cases
whereby the City can force sewer. connection.
The furnishing Committee reported that nothing had been done in the matter of
• securing chairs and tables for the Court Room, and asked for more tire.
The next matter taken up was the band stand. and the Board adopted the plans
of the City Engineer, marked for identification No. 2, which is a shell stand, the
cost of which is not to exceed $1 ,000. In this connection Manager V. J. Hennessey
appeared before the 'Board and asked for lockers in which to store the Uniforms , and
a cabinet in which to keep the music , stating that this was necessary in order to
keep the paraphernalia in good shape. There being a vacant room on the West side of
the Hall up-stairs in the City Building, the same was given over to their use for this
purpose , and the Furnishing Committee was requested to look after furnishing a cabi-
net for music .
J. 0. Goodloe was re-appointed Janitor for the City Building at a salary of
` month until the 1st of November, and ; 40
ti;39 perper month from November until May
1st.
The Clerk was instructed to refund the Postal Telegraph Company the stun of
$2.60. being a duplicate assessment , and both levies having been collected.
The Clerk was instructed to return to the druggists their certified checks
deposited with the city under a requirement of the liquor ordinance which was re-
pealed June 1st , 1910.
The Clerk was also instructed to surrender to the Savings Bank the lock box
in which said checks have been kept.
The following applications for druggists ' Permits under the provisions of the
new ordinance , No . 480, were received:
John Gettys
11. L.Spoor
C. S. Chesnut Drug Co.
I. edland Pharmacy
• Opera rouse Phammacy,T. W. Fleming , Manager.
The permits were granted under the provisions of said ordinance.
The City flecorder reported that he had on hand bail money in the sum! of $320,
$200 of which, was,on motion, to be placed in the hands of the President of the Board
for the prosecution of cases of violation of the present liquor ordinance.
The matter of tree planting on Alvarado Street was laid over until the next
meeting , at which time Mr. B. C. Wells stated he would have a report to submit to
the Board.
The matter of r. epe<ling the ordinance requiring business license was dis-
cussed, the Board deciding that for the present year at least the ordinance be
allowed to stand, inasmuch as the budget for the year was made up and the revenue
from this source was considered in making the same.
The bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee ,being Demanas
• Los. 24535 to 24624 inclusive , were ordered paid.
The bond of W. F. Cre11er for Plumber' s license was accepted.
Prpsident Strait reported an offer from Fred Bennigsdorf of $1,000 for
the City lot on the corner of Chestnut and Alvarado Strerts . It was decided that
no sale would he made at this time , owing to the fact that in the future the city
might need the lot for a fire station. The offer was , therefore , declined.
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On motion of Trustee Clock the Board of Health was declared vacant , and the
following were appointed to constitute the new Board: -
Dr. J. ': Wheat
Dr. G. G. Moseley
Dr. Wm. A. Taltavall •
City Engineer Hinckley
J. P. Tischer.
The new Board of Health to have the privilege of electing their. 211 Secretary.
A resolution was adopted extending the time in which dogs were required to be
muzzled until October 1 , 1910. The Marshal was instructed to enforce that clause
of the Ordinance making it a misdemeanor for the owner of a dog to allow it to go
unmuzzled in violation of the Ordinance .
A verbal petition from Frank Hess was presented by Trustee Williams, asking
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that the City place an ornamental concrete lamp post in front of his place of busi-
ness on Orange Str-et , and that he would pay for the lighting of same. After some
discussion the matter was laid over until such time as the Committee could ascer-
tain if the merchants would all adopt the sane plan, and thus make the lights uni-
form Apon the street.
A resolution ordering work to be done was passed, declaring that the public
interest require and the Board of Trustees hereby orders the construction of certain
curbs and ,Mutters and sidewalks\ and directing the City Clerk to publish a notice
of said work, inviting sealed proposals for doing the sam .J and other matters and.
things as set forth in said Resolution ordering work to be done , No. 288.
President Strait reported that he had been informed that the Uovernment was
giving to mnnicipalY'ies old canoes and balls at 010.00 each, the city purchasing
the same to pay the freight . The matter was discussed by the Board, and think-
ing it would be an attractive feature to have for the Park, instructed the "'lerk
to write for full particulars and report at the next meeting.
The salary of policeman Ed Thomas was increased from 5:75 to 51;80 per month.
On motion the meeting adjourned. •
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Redlands, Cal. June 15 , 1910
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present, Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman, Prendergast and President
Strait in the chair. Also present City Engineer Hinckley, Attorney Leonard, City
Inspector and the City Forster.
The minutes of the lest regular meeting of June 1st were read and approved.
An invitation was received from the City of Long Beach to all of the •
Department heads and officials of the City to attend a banquet at the Hotel Virginia ,
Long Beach on the evening of July 4th. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge same
and the communication ordered filed.
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A communication was received from the Tree Commission, calling attention
to unnecessary poles and wires and equipment upon the streets of the City belong-
• ing to the Telephone Company, especial attention being called to the west side of
Cajon Street and West Palm Avenue near Center Street, pointing out that all of these—I
surplus equipment is a detriment to the growth of young trees, and requesting that
the matter be taken up with the Telephone Company, and they he requested to remove
the surplus wires and poles.
Trustee Prendergast in speaking for the Company, stat-d that they had al-
ready done a great deal in the way of cutting over and removing parallel lines,
and that he would take this matter up with the Company, and at the next meeting
make a report to the Board as to what had been done . He stated that all of their
equipment on Cajon Street was working, and that the idle pole line mentioned on
:Pest Palm Avenue was not theirs , but the property of the Southern California Edison
Company. The Clerk was instructed to call the attention of the Bdison Company to
this line of idle poles, and request that they remove same.
• 3074rA petition of Hannah J. S.prague, et al, protesting against the erection
of a band stand in the Library Park, was laid on the table.
3075- A petition of M. Domingoes . et al, for the oiling of High Avenue from
Orange Street to Ninth Street was referred to the City Engineer with power to act.
3076--The petition of G. H. Hunter, et al, requesting permission to plant
black Acacia trees on Michigan Street North of Olive Avenue was referred to the
Tree Commission.
The following petitions for removal of trees, having received the
favorable report of the Tree Commission, were granted: -
3077--Jessie D. Bxiec
3078--Mrs. Lewis Duke
3079--Halsey W. Allen
3080--Chas. R. Stanford, et al.
• 3081--A petition of Joe Sidler, et al for sidewalks , curbs and gutters on
Ninth Street from Central Avenue to Citrus Avenue , was referred to the City Engineer
for investigation and report at the next meeting of the Board.
3082--Mr. J. Hartzell, representing the Bear Malley Post G.A.R. , appeared be-
fore the Board with a petition signed by Alex Rennie, et al, requesting the Board
to investigate and take some action looking to the City purchasing Hillside Cemetery.
After some discussion the President was asked to appoint a Committee to investigate
the matter. Trustees Prendergast and Clock were appointed as such Committee.
H. P. D. Kingsbury appeared before the Board and offered a map of a new sub-
division known as"Northbrea Tract," , which after the scrutiny of the Board and Engineer,
was accepted with the exception of the streets. The map was filed with the City
Engineer.
• Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance amending sub-division 8 of Section 47 of
Ordinance No. 430.
Trustee Prendergast introduced an ordinance regulating the use of Fire Hydrants.
Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance establishing the grade on Colton Ave-
nue.
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Thegas ordinance was then taken a and laid over
p pending an investigation
as to whether or not it contained stipulations which the gas company could not com-
ply with. This investigation, together with the matter of requiring the Gas Com-
pany to do away with the smoke of the plant, so much complained of, was ieferred
to the Judiciary and Ordinance Committee. S
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Druggists' permits were granted to Chas. D. Goff and Mont P. Chubb under
the provisions of Ordinance No. 480.
Trustee Prendergast, Chairman of the Finance Committee , reported upon the
auditing of the old street bond fund,_ and found that there was available for
street work the sum of $2999.28. He recommended that the account carried on the
books as the Municipal Improvement Bond Fund be divided into two accounts, to date
from April 1, 1910,-one to be called Principal and the other to be called Interest
and Sinking Fund. He also recommended that the sum of ;2999.28 be transferred from
the Municipal Improvement Bond Fund to the account designated as Principal, and
the sum of X7955.92 be transferred to the account known as Interest and Sinking
The report was adopted by the Board',
Fund,Awhereupon Trustre' Clock, Chairman of the Street Committee , moved that the
amount available for street improvement be used for paving Colton Avenue from 5
Orange Street to Sixth Street, and from Church ,Street as far as the funds would
permit,under the same provisions as the remainder of the fund. was expended. It was
so ordered.
On account of the illness of Trustee Williams , the Electric Light Committee i
had no report to make on the petitions referred to them at the last meeting, further
than to recommend that the petition of Frank Hess for ornamental concrete lamp post
on Orange Street be granted on condition that he enter into a contract with the
City to keep the same lighted for one year.
Trustee Cheesman, of the Furnishing Committee , reported that he had been
unable to find in the city a table suitable for the Court Room, but stated that
he could make one that iwould answer the purpose , or it could be ordered from some
place out of the City. He was instructed to build such a table as would meet the
requirements. Trustee Cheesman was also instructed to supply a suitable table 5
for the use of the newspaper correspondents, to harmonize with the other furniture
of the Council Chamber.
The report in the matter of the Alvarado Street tree planting was called
for, and Forester Gore appeared at the request of Mr. K. C. Wells , stating that
'the petitions were still in circulation, but inasmuch as he was sure that the
signatures of the property owners could all be secured, and ready to begin the
work before another meeting of the Board, requested that action be taken at this
time permitting them to go on with the work as soon as the matter had assumed defi-
nite shape. Referred to the Tree Commission. I
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee, being Demands Nos. 24626
to 24697 inclusive , were ordered paid.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Clock and adopted:-
"Resolved, that the City Marshal be and he is hereby authorized, until
further notice , to offer a standing reward of $50.00 and to pay the sameto any
and every person who shall furnish to him information leading to the arrest and
conviction of any person violating any of the provisions of Sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,
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7 . 8, 15 and 17 of Ordinance No. 480 of the City of Redlands, regulating the keep-
ing and pale of intoxicating liquors within said city.
Resolved Further, that the person furnishing such information shall not ,
• without his consent , be used as a witness in the prosecution of any case against
any person violating any of said provisions of such ordinance , and the name of
such person shall not be disclosed to the public by said Marshal."
There being no protest against the opening of an alleyway in Brock and
Bennigsdorf Addition, the Engineer recommended that a commission be appointed
to levy the assessment district, whereupon Trustee Chessman offered the following
resolution, wlibh was adopted: •
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Resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, State of
California, that the public interest and convenience require , and that the said
Board of Trustees hereby orders to be done , the work of opening an alleyway in
Brook and Bennigsdorf Addition, in accordance with the resolution of intention
declaring the intention of said Board of Trustees to order said work done , and
• it is hereby ordered that said work be done in accordance with said Resolution
of Intention No. 287, passed by said Board on June 15 , 1910.
Resolved, that subject to removal by said Board at any time for cause,
John P. Prendergast , R. E. McGinness and. W. E. Putnam be , andthey are hereby
appointed commissioners to assess the benefits and damages and have ganeral super-
vision of said work until the completion thereof, in compliance with an act of the
Legislature of the State of California, approved March 6, 1889, entitled "An Act
to provide for laying out, opening, extending, widening, straightening, or clos-
ing up, in whole or in part, any street , square , lane , alley, court, or place ,
within municipalities, and to condemn and acquire any and all land and property
necessary or convenient for that purpose". For their services said Commissioners
shall receive the sum of Four Dollars per diem for the days on which they are
• actually engaged in performing said services. Said Commission shall, every two
weeks, report the progress of said work to this Board. Before proceeding with
the performance of their duties, each of said Commissioners shall file with the
Clerk of this Board of Trustees, an affidavit and a bond to the State of California
in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5 ,000.00) to faithfully perform the duties
of his office in the manner and form prescribed by law.
Trustee Williams entered a complaint against the connection maintained
in the Storm Water Ditch at State and Ninth Streets, where it connects with the
sewer, for the purpose of carrying the waste water. Mr. Williams claimed that
the sewer connection is in an unsanitary condition, and moved that the City Enginew
and City Inspector be instructed to investigate this and other similar connections
and abate the nuisance , if it ' is found that such a condition exists, even to the
• extent of taking the dikes out of the stream and cementing the sewer connection, if
this 'procedure"bet necegsary.
The following resolution, relating to the widening of East Colton Avenue
was received from the Board of 'Trustees from the University of tedlands:-
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"LEAS , Colton Avenue is of a uniform width of eighty feet from Church
Street Eastward to the West line of our property or thereabouts, now, therefore,
be it hereby
Resolved, (1) That we consent to the widening of Colton Avenue through our •
property so that it will be of a uniform width of eighty feet from Church Street
to Cook Street.
( 2) That in case the city authorities so recommend and other own-
ers of property fronting on said portion of said street do likewise, we consent to
the widening of said portion of said street to a uniform width of one hundred feet.
( 3) That in either case the officers of the Board be and they are
hereby authorized to execute the necessary conveyances to the City of Redlands. "
Ordered filed.
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A second resolution was received from the Board of Trustees of the University
of Redlands , requesting that the Mayor and City Council of the City of iledlands
appoint a committee to act with a committee from their Board and other civic organ-
izations of the city in an effort to secure a street car line and service on Colton
Avenue to the University. The Board appointed President Strait as a Committee •
to act in this capacity.
Trustee Cheesman brought up the matter of fire hose for use of the new
automobile fire engine , and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for
500 feet of such hose under specifications heretofore used.
On motion of Trustee Williams , the City Engineer was requested to confer
with the Water Company as to the cost of water for flushing the streets in the
business district one night each week, said work to be done just after the street
sweeper had completed its work upon the street.
The matter of changing the stairway at the Fire Hall to accommodate the
new fire apparatus was left with. the Fire Committee with power to act.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands, Cal. July 6 , 1910.
2;00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trusters, with all members present and
President Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of June 15th, were read and ap-
proved.
Mr. W. L. Morrison appeared before the Board, requesting that an ordi-
nance be passed preventing prize fights , boxing contests , and the posting of any •
pictures portraying, scenes of questionable propriety to the youth of our city.
He was informed that there was an ordinance fully covering this matter.
C. H. Hammond appeared with a-Sariple '61 `broken rock and oil- taken
from East State Street , and stated that the street was in a defective condition,
but no action was taken.
• (3082~) Messrs. {gym. Purnell and W. A . Dickson petitionedfor permission to install
a barbecue oven in the rear of their cafe on Orange Street. The matter was
referred to the dire Committee.
This being the time for opening bids for 500 feet of fire hose , to be used
in connection with the automobile fire engine , the following were received:
Voorhees Rubber Manufacturing Co.--Fire Model Brand. . . .$ 90 per foot
Zenith Brand 72 per foot
With certified check for. 040.00 accompanying same .
Redlands Hardware & Stove Co .--Ajax Brand $.95 per foot
No certified check accompanying bid.
J. B. Coffey Belting Co.--Double Jacket Brand $1.00 per foot
Certified check for $25.00 accompanying bid.
Warren & Bailey Manufacturing Coa-_Cracker Jack Brand. . .$.85 per foot
• With certified check for. $21.25.
E. M. Cope Commercial Company---Bay State Brand $.90 per foot
Paramount Brand 80 per foot
Noxall Brand 70 per foot
With certified check for $25 .00 accompanying bid.
Casa Loma Garage----Amazon.Double Jacket Brand, 500 feet for $452.50
Fearless Brand, 500 feet for 402.50
Olympic Brand, 500 feet for. 352.50
Accompanying. bid with certified check for $22.63.
The bid of the E. M. Cope Commercial Company being the lowest for the
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quality of fire hose desired, Trustee Prendergast moved that said E. M. Cope
Commercial Company be awarded the contract for supplying the hose , in accordance
with specifications contained in their hid. The contract was so awarded, and on
motion of Trustee Cheesman the Clerk was instructed to return the certified checks
• to the unsuccessful bidders.
The following communications were received, read and ordered filed: -
One from the Y. M. C. A. , thanking the Board for the vault fixtures
donated to them. —"
One from the Southern California Edison Company, in regard to an
idle pole line on West Palm Avenue , stating that they would remove it at once ,
and hoped to have the work completed by July 1st.
One from the Gorham Rubber Company. in regard to the automobile
fire engine , stating that it was now in the shop receiving the finishing touches
and wouldprobably be forwarded by the 10th of July.
One from the Ordinance Department at Washington. D.C. , in regard
to obsolete cannons.
which begins
3083--A petition pf .J. F. Montgomery, to place a dam in water ditchi‘in
a$ passes ugh his orchard for .his orchard
Allesandro r oad,A in order to divert waste 9rater,h was granted, the work to be done
under ,the supervision of the Engineer.
• 3084--A petition of S. C. Alm, for sidewalks , curbs and gutters on Sylveria
Street from Stuart to Colton Avenue was referred back for more signatures.
3085--A petition from the Y. W. C.A. to place a sign at the Triangle direct-
ing the way to their rooms on West Citrus Avenue , was granted under the supervision
of the Street Committee.
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.3086--The petition of Dr. Shreck, et al; for lights on Alvarado Street,
between Clark and Fern Avenues, was laid over along with a number of others pre-
viously presented, to be taken up at the first meeting it November, the Cor rittee
it
finding that there were not sufficient funds at the present time to install these •
lights.
3087--
3088-- The he petitions of E. M. Lyon and H. A. Martin, for removal and
planting of trees , having been approved by the Tree Commission were granted.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands regulating the use of fire hydrants, was mad and passed by the following
vote:
Ayes :-Trustees Clock, Prendergast, Williams and Cheesman.
Noes : - None.
An ordinance previously introduced, establishing the grade on Colton
Avenue between Orange and Judson Streets , was passed by the following vote ! -
Ayes ! - Trustees Clock, Prendergast , Williams and Cheesman.
Noes: - None. •
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands , amending sub-division 8 of Section 47 of Ordinance No. 430 , was passed
by the following vote :-
Ayes : - Trustees Clock, Prendergast , Williams and Cheesman.
Noes ' - None.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands, forbidding the use of any fire works of an explosive or combustible
nature within said city" was read and passed by thn following vote :-
Ayes - Trusters Clock, Prendergast, Williams and Cheesman.
Noes . - None.
Trustee Cheesman introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the •
City of Redlands, repealing a portion of Section 113 of Ordinance No. 430."
Trustee Williams introdu^ed an ordinance entitled "An ordinance of the
City of Redlands , appointing a gas inspector, and providing for the inspection of
gas mrtcrs and the quality of gas to be furnished to said city, and to the inhabi-
tants thereof.
The quarterly reports of the Treasurer, City Inspector, and:'Clerk were
received and referred tp the F.inan&e.Comm ittee.
The semi-annual report of the Board of. Health was also received and order-
ed filed.
On motion of Trustee Prendergast , the stun of 02.00 was ordered refunded
to G. T. Mieser, this amount having been paid to the tax collector as poll tax,
and Mr. Mieser being a member of the State Guard is exempt from paying this tax. •
The Committee reported relative to gas1and smoke from the gas plant, stat-
ing that they had visited some of. the plants in Los Angeles , and found that the
ordinance in that city required that the companies keep the heat units up to 600,
which they easily naintain, and had scarcely any smoke from the plant , a consum-
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vier not being at all necessary, when a good quality of gas is manufactured. The
Committee were of the opiinion that if new appliances were installed, and a better
quality of gas made , there would be no trouble.
• The Committee appointed at the last meeting to investigate the matter of
purchasing Hillside Cemetery, wasrnot ready to report , and the matter was laid
over until the next meeting.
A report was called for from the Commission appointed to open an alley in
Brock and Bennigsdorf Addition. Trustee Prendergast reported. that R. E. McGinness,
one of the commissioners formerly appointed, had declined to serve , whe -eupon the
name of Mr. P . H. Clock was suggested in his stead, and the following reso-
lution was adopted:
Whereas , R. E. MCGinness has failed to qualify as one of the commission-
ers for opening an alleyway in Brock & Bennigsdorf Addition, now, therefore , be
it
Resolved, that F. H. Clock is hereby appointed to fill the place of
• R. E. McGinness, as commissioner for opening said alleyway, in compliance with
the conditions incorporated in the original resolution of appointment passed by
the Board at its last meeting held June 15, 1910. 1
The City Engineer reported as to the condition of the sewer connection
at Ninth and State Streets , stating that the connection had been changed and
improved, and there would be no further trouble .
The City Engineer also reported as to the oiling of High Avenue, and
stated that the work had been done.
The petition of Joe Side r, et al, for curbs , gutters and sidewalks upon
9th Street , vthich was previously presented was again taken up, The Engineer
reported that nothing had been done, and that this petition would be held until
the signature of all the property owners upon the Street could be secured.
• The Engineer' s report as to the cost of water for flushing the streets
was to the effect that the Water Company declined to make a rate ,inasmuch as
they have no idea as' to thrd 'quantity of water that would be used. The matter was
discussed and it was finally decided that a test should he made to determine just
what quantity of water would, be used for this purpose , and the Engineer was
instructed to then confer with the Water Company as to the rate.
On motion the Clerk was instructed to return to the maker a =l.er of
old certified checks found in the records , providin? that the conditions under
which these checks were made to the City were all met.
On motion the bills and salaries ,audited by the Finance Committee , be-
ing demands Dos . 24698 to 24815 inclusive , were ordered paid from the funds to
which they belong.
On motion the Clerk was instruct^d to refund to Cora A. English the
• sum of `$7 .80, thio amount being for taxes of 1909 on a house assessed at Q600,
which was an error, as there was no building on the premises.
The Clerk was instructed to employ Frank Ott to make a sign for the
City ILall , the aline to have a black sanded background, and lettering of gold.
The price at which Mr. Ott agreed to make- this sign was ?5.00.
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On motion the following resolution was adopted ;-
Resolved, that all hills , demands and ac^ounts against the City of Redlands
be presented for allowance at the office of the City Clerk not later than Monday
preceding the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , and that all bills presented i •
after that date shall go over for consideration until the next regular meting of
the Board.
The Clerk was instructed to deposit with the Treasurer, for the General
Fund , the sun of 5:4.50 which he had collected from different sources.
This being the tint set for opening bids for the sewer work described in
Resolution no . 288, the following were feceived:-
One from Ernest Frenell , proposing to do that part of the work in
Bennett ' s Subdivision for ;598.40 , and the remaining portion of the sewer work
described in said resolution for ;2494.80. r.ccompanying said bids were. certified
checksfor ;60.00 and ;250.00 respectively.
One from H. H. Lienau, offering to do that portion of the work in Bennett' s
Subdivision for 77 Bents per lineal foot,with certified check for ?75.00, and for •
the remaining portion of the work as described in Resolution No. 288 , for the sum
of 87 cents per lineal foot , a certified check for ?375 .00 accompanying same.
These being the only bids received, the Engineer declared the bid of
Ernest Fren ell to be the lower, whereupon on motion of Trustee Prendergast the
contract was awarded to him.
./- Bids were also received for the curb and gutter work described in aforesaid
Resolution of Intention No. 288 from G. S. Abranhamson, whose bid for the curb and
gutter on times Street was 34 cents per lineal foot ; on Washington Street 34 cents per
lineal foot , and for curbs, gutters and cement sidewalk on Norwood Street , 90 cents
per lineal foot , a certified check for ;25.00 accompanying the bid.
bid was also received from E. C . Rogers for the curbs, gutters and
sidewalk trader Resolution No. 288 as follo :s : •
Curbs and gutters on Washington Street ?.33'; per lineal foot
Curbs and gutters on Times Street 331 per lineal foot
Curbs and gutters on Norwood Street 34 per lineal foot
Si2ewalk on Norwood Street 10 per square foot
and accompanying said bid was a certified check for ;25.00.
The Engineer declared the bids of E. C . Rogers the lower, and on
motion of Trustee Prendergast the contract was awarded to him. On motion tf
Trustee Prendergast the Board approved the award of the contract to E. C . Rogers ,
as well as the award of the °sewer contract to Ernest Frenzell , and on motion of
Trustee Cheesman the Clerk was instructed to return the certified checks to the
unsuccessful bidders.
Trustee Prendergast stated that he had been approached by one of the
local dealers in .regardrt'ot supplyd.ng7 coal for the City Building. After. some •
discussion Trustee Williams moved that the Clerk write and ask each of the local
dealers to submit a bid on twelve tons of coal for. the City' s use.
On notion of Trustee Clock the City Engineer was instructed to purchase
and install the necessary appliances for the measuring and testing of gas , in ac-
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cordance with the ordinance introduced.
Trustee Williams reported as to his trip to long Beach in connection with
the banquet given bathe Mayor. and Council of Long Beach to city officials of
• Southern California. He reported a glorious time , and stated that a great many
officials of Southern California were present, who were very grateful to Long
Beach for the courtesy and royal entertainment .
President Strait reported on the recent conference betwe-n the Committees
representing the City Trustees , Board of Trade , and University of Redlands , in
relation to the extension of the San Bernardino \Ta.iey Traction Co. line from
Casa Loma hotel to the University of Redlands campus. He stated that though no
definite promise for the construction of the line had been secured, the University
trustees have not dropped the matter, and are working with Chairman Holt of the
Railroad Committee, in an effort to work out the extension, and they have hopes
that the road will materialize.
The anpioint eut".of: .Gebige Zarimoc& to the ' ' e force to succeed Ed Thomas ,
resigned, was confirmed by the Board.
• On motion the meeting adjourned. dir
ity Clerk.
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Redlands , Cal. July 20, 1910.
2:00 P. M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ,- Trustees Williams , Cheesman, and Prendergast , with President
Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on July Gth were read and
• approved.
Mr. A. J. Coffee , representing the Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co.
addressed the Board with reference to their electric system of fire alarm, stat-
ing that Redlands could be equipped with a thoroughly up-to-date system, compris-
ing thirty-five boxes, for about Q7500 to $8000. He also stated that he thought
such equipment would entitle the City to at least ten per cent. decrease in
• insurance rats . The ratter was referred to the Fire Cornittee .
Supervisor. J. B. Glover apreared relative to the improvement of Orange
Street hill , stating that the work had been completed and was one of the finest
pieces of work in the county, and referred to an agreement he had with the City
that they should pay as portion of the coast of this improvement. It had been
previously agreed that the City should pay Q5004 less any services the City En-
• gineer might render. Mr. Glover stated that since the work was completed, he
would be pleased to be re-imbursed in this sum. The matter was referred to
the City Engineer with instructions to confer with Er. Glover as to the amount
the city should pay.
A communication was received from the Southwestern Home Telephone Co.
in regard to the work they had done in the way of removing dupliczte lines of
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equipment from the streets of the City. The work they had done so far was given
in detail. With reference to Cajon Street , they stated that the larger part of
the wires on both lines were working , and' they could not take down any wires
without cutting off subscribers. They further stated that before the young trees •
on Cajon Street would be tall enough to reach the wires ,they expected to have the
line underground as far as Fern Avenue . The communication was ordered filed.
A communication was received from the San Bernardino County Jledical
Society, containing the following recommendation:-
"Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Society that the Bear Valley
ditch conveying water for domestic purposes should be roofed in from a. point be-
vond, Mentone to the City Reservoir, or that said water should be conveyed in a
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pipe from a point beyond Mentone to the City Reservoir, and that said water course
above Mentone should be properly patrolled to prevent as far as possible contam-
ination by campers and live stock along the course of the stream. "
They recommended that this aui$ac.e. be abated, such recommendation being
the outgrowth of a visit by a Committee of the Society, at which time they found 41,
that flumes carrying waste water across the ditch in a number of places wen in
bad repair, permitting the waste water from these flumes to contaminate the drink-
ing water. Referred to the i7ater. Cormittee.
A communication was received from the Rations]. Electric Works at Whittier,
Cal. in regard to installing an electric fire alarm system. Referred to the
Fire Committee.
The quarterly reports of the Treasurer, Inspector and Clerk were accepted
and ordered filed.
The annual report of the A. E. Smiley Public Library was received and
also ordered filed.
3089--A petition of C. A. Sanborn, et al, for lights on Clifton Avenue
from Center to San Mateo Street was laid over with others to be acted upon at
the first meeting in November.
3090- petition of Fred A. Clock for removal of buildings£r. om the lot
on the Northwest corner of East Olive Ave . and Sixth Street was granted under
the supervision of the City Engineer.
3091--A petition of I. H. Dysinger, protesting against sidewalk on
Norwood Street was tabled.
3092--7-Petit1Ons of E. E. Cole , (3093) S. E. Reed and A. G. Putnam,
(3094 ) S. T. Voorhees and ( 3095 ) Fred A. Clark, for removal and planting of trees
were granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands repealinpi a portion of Section 113 of Ordinance No. 430" was read and
passed by the following vote : -
Ayes • - Trustees Williams, 'Uheesman and Prendergast.
Noes ,- Nona .
The gas ordinance introduced at the last meeting was laid over until the
next meeting for further. investigation.
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This was the time set for opening bids for furnishing twelve tons of
coal for the city' s use, but the bids were not opened at this time , owing to the
fact that a Committee was appointed to investigate the cost of installing an oil
• burner and the relative cost of oil as fuel, the bids for coal to be acted upon
at the next meeting. Trustee Williams was appointed as a committee to investigate
this matter.
Trustee Williams of the Fire Committee reported on the
p petition of
Mr. Dickson for installation of barbecue oven in rear of his cafe on Orange
Street. He stated that he mine a diagram by which the oven should be installed,
and upon his recommendation the petition was granted, the work to be done under
the supervision of the City Inspector.
The City Engineer had no report to make relative to the rate of water
for flushing the streets , and the matter was laid over.
The next matter taken up was the planting of trees upon Alverado
Street , Trustee William4, corroborating City Forester Gore in his statement that the
• signatures of all the property owners upon said street had not been secured, owing
to the absence of a number of them from the city. The matter was , therefore , laid
over for action at some future time .
As to the planting of trees uron =:ichigan Street , City Forester Gore
reported that the Tree Commission favored planting the whole street uniformly,
and there being some objections to that, he was instructed to proceed with the
planting of that portion of the street named in the petition of ir. Hunter.
Ido report was received from the Committee in regard to Hillside Ceme-
tery proposition, but Trustee Prendergast stated that a report would be ready
to present at the next meeting.
Trustee Williams and ierk 'Thomas were appointed as a committee to
look up tables for the Council and Court Rooms.
• The bi. .ls as audited by the Finance Committee , being Demands Mos.
24816 to 24877 inclusive, were ordered paid.
On motion of Trustee Prendergast the resolution requiring the nuzzling
of dogs, was rescinded.
Trustee. Williams introduced an ordinance amending sub-division 9 of
Section 30 or. Ordinance no. 430. IIe also introduced an ordinance amending
Section 96 of ordinance No. 430.
On motion of Trustee Prendergast the President of the Board and the
Clerk were authorized to sign an agreement with the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company for kunning a pipe under their tracks to the oil tanks of the city.
It was brought to the notice of the Board that the San Bernardino
valley Traction Company had built a spuy track to the Polytechnic High School
• site for the purpose of hauling material, and this was done without permiszion
from the Board. The Clerk was notified to write the Company that they must
at once file with the Clerk a petition for permission to build this spur and
also to make a similar arrangement in this case as was made in the case of the
spur built to the Lugonia School grounds.
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On motion of Trustee Cheesman the franchise of the xedlands and Yucaipa
Railroad company on State and church Streets was declared forfeited by reason
of the Company failing to comply with the provisions of such franchise.
Un motion the contract of the City ' ransfer Company for street sweepings S
was extended for one year from July 1, 1910.
On motion of Trustee ,Yilliams the Marshal was instructed to employ two watch-
men to serve .atthe Casa -.oma hotel on Friday evening, July 22nd and Wednesday,
August 3rd, to preserve order on the occasion of band concerts to be given on
these two evenings .
Un motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk. I
Redlcnds ,Cal. August 3, 1910.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of 'Trusties , with all members present,
President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
The following communications were read and ordered filed:-
An invitation from the fdational Conservation congress . to be held at St.
Paul September 6th to 9th inclusive , was read, inviting the Mayor and. two dele-
gates from the City.
An invitation from the Chamber of Commerce of San Diego , inviting the
City Officials to be guests on the occasion of the La Jolla-San Diego excursion
on the Santa Fe , August 6th , 1910. •
A communication from the City Transfer Company, accepting the contract
for street sweepings which was extended for one year from July 1, 1910.
A communication from Manager A. •B. Merr?:hew, of the San Bernardino Valley
Traction Company in regard to the spur track to the Polytechnic High School site.
3096--A petition of A. Laird, et al, protesting against the proposed
improvement of East Colton Avenue was tabled.
3097--A petition signed by W. R. Woodworth, et al, protesting against the
proposed improvement of Sonora Street was held over until the next meeting, it
hating appeared that a counter petition was in circulation among the property •
owners upon said street.
3098--A petition of A. B. Merrihew, of the San Bernardino Valley Traction
Company, to construct a spur track on East Citrus Avenue to the site of the
Polytechnic School , was granted. I •
3099--A petition signed by A.Northway, et al , protesting against the pro-
posed removal of the oil tanks and warehouse of the Standard Oil Company to a lot
in their neighborhood, was received and discussed at some length. The Trust.es
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were inclined to give the petitioners relief in this matter, and the Attorney
was instructed to prepare an ordinance defining the limits in which such a plant
could. be established, and such ordinance was prepared and introduced by Trustee
• Williams.
An ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Section 96 of Ordinance No. 430 thereof" was read and passed
by the following vote :-
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Ayes7 - trustees Clock, Williams, Chessman and Prendergast .
Noes • - None.
Drs . W. P. Burke and Hamilton Foreline were appointed as the two new members
of the Board.
An ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Subdivision 9 of Section 30 of Ordinance Ho. 430 thereof" was
read and passed by the following vote - -
Ayes : - Trustees Clock, Williams, Oheesman and i?rendergast .
Noes !- None .
Trustee Williams made a report in regard to the oil burner for the City
Hall , stating that he had investigated two or three plants where the burners
were in use and found them very satisfactory, the distillate used in same cost-
ing seven cents a gallon, which is much cheaper then coal. While he had no
definite figures as to the cost of installing such a burner , he thought it could
he done for. about C40.O0 , but in order that he might be definite about it , he
asked that the matter he held over until the next meeting . The bids for coal
submitted at a previous meeting were held unopened pending a further investigation.
The report of the City Recorder for the ruarter ending June 30, 1910 was
approved and ordered filed.
At this point Mr. Geo . Fowler of 1/819 Orange Street, appeared and pro-
• tested against the removal of some date palms which he had recently planted in
front of his property, stating that they were being taken out , and palms of
another variety being substituted. The matter was referred to the Tree Commission I
and the Forester.
The commissioners appointed to assess the damages and benefits, and to have
general supervision of the work of opening an alleyway in Brock and Bem igsdorf
Addition made their report , which was ordered filed.
Trustee Prendergast stated that the Cor.nittee was not yet ready to make
• its final report in the Hillside Cemetery matter, but they were gathering data
and interesting inforrttion. from day to day, and would make a final report about
October 1st .
The monthly financial report of the City 71ert was submitted and ordered
• filed.
Upon recuest of Marshal Wallace the Applications of °arson Taylor, as
Special Officer. , to serve at the Natatorium and that of D. D. Cotter, as Special
Officer, to serve at Kingsbury School , were approved by the Board, and they were
so appointed without salary.
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The bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee ,being Demands
Prios,. 24878 to 24980 inclusive , were ordered paid.
The report of the Plater Committee relative to the covering of the water
ditch from the Reservoir to a point beyond Iffentone , as recommended by the San •
Bernardino County medical Society, was deferred until the next meeting, Chairman
Williams requesting this further time in order that he might inspect the water
course .
On motion of Trustee Williams , the salary of Deputy Clerk, C. P. Hook,
was increased from 580 to 590.
Trustee Cheesman referred to the fact that some of the City em_nloyees
were receiving only 52..00 per dav, and in view of the increased cost of living he
did not feel that ani man could live confortably and support. a family with such
a salary. He moved that no employee of the City should receive less than 52.50
per day. The motion was seconded by Trustee Williams , who offered the follow-
ing amendment ' - That the minimum wage to be paid to any employee of the city should
be 42.25 per day. The amendment was seconded by Trustee Cheesman and unanimously
carried; then the motion as amended was carried by unanimous vote. •
The Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the per-
formance of Sunday Vaudeville.
The salary of George Larimore, a recent apointee to the police force ,
was fixed at ;80 per month.
Mr. Cheesman reported that the care taker. of Central Park had spoken to
him about the irregularity of the flowing of water. The matter was referred to
the Park Committee for investigation.
The City Engineer reported that the city had already paid tb County Super-
visor Glover 4r96 toward their pledge of 5500 for the improvement of Orange Street
hill , and on motion of Trustee Williams it was ordered that he be paid the balance
of 5404.
On motion the meeting adjourned. •
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City Clerk.
Redlands ,Cal. August 17 , 1910.
2:00 P. L.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trust•nes , with all members present and
President Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on August 3rd, 1910 were read
and approved, after -hick the President stated that if there were any present who
had matters to place tefore the Board, they would be heard at that tine . Mr. •
Halsey Allen stated that he appeared to endorse the ordinance which was to be
up for passage , restricting the location of oil tanks to certain sections of the
city, and adding his protest to the proposed removal of the Standard Oil Company
plant to a point near the corner of Lawton Street and West Stuart Avenue . He
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stated that he owned property in that vicinity, and felt that the same would great-
ly depreciate in value by such removal. He held. the same as other interested par-
ties ,-that it was unfair to the people who had improved their property to allow
• a. plant of this character to he established in their Midst , which would be a con-
stant danger to life and property, giving o :Cf bad odors and incrersing insurance
rates. He thought the territory prescribed in the ordinance well suited to the
purpose , and would be no infringement upon the rights of others. Mr. Philip
'Bausch followed, stating that he now had an option for the Standard Oil Company
on a site West of Texas Street , between the tracks of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company and the Santa Fe Railroad Company, which would be closed in case
they are not allowed to build upon the property which they first intended to ac-
quire. Arguments were presented by H. A. Grossman, Mrs. Myron Sherman
and Mr. S. L. Levering,-some for and some against the passage of the ordinance ,
and Mr. Levering finally asked that the matter be laid over until the next meet-
ing. Trustee Clock felt that it might be well to have some legal advice upon
• the subject , and inasmuch as the City Attorney was absent , moved that the matter
he laid over until the next meeting, it appearing that neither side would be pre-
judiced by such delay. Mr. Prendergast seconded the motion , and it was so
ordered, the Clerk being instructed to notify interested parties that the matter
would be taken up at that time.
Next appeared Mr. A. J. Coffey, General Agent of the Gamewell Piro Alarm
system, who reiterated his offer made on a previous xrcasion, that an efficient
thirty-five box system could be instilled for about c7500 , the city to take five
years to pay for same ,if desired, or to do so any time within that period of years.
This matter had been previously referred to the Fire Cornittee , but said 9ommittee
having no report to aake at this time , no action was taken.
President Strait spoke of the necessity of providing chairs for the band
• stand at a concert to be given on the evening of this date, and Engineer Hinckley
agreed to look after this, the permanent arrangements of seats for the musicians
being placed in the hands of the Park Committee .
There being no other visitors with matters to present, the Board pro-
ceeded with the usual order of business.
The following communications were read and ordered filed:
E. H. Forlick , Uhemist , of Los Thgeles , giv..ng his report ori the test of
temperance beer.
The Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs, inviting our chief to
their eighteenth convention , to be held at Stockton from September. 6th to 9th
inclusive .
President of the eighteenth National Irrigation Congress, inviting the
• Mayor and five delegates to Puehlo.;Col. for their convention from the 26th to
30th of August.
Secretary of the ::merican Mining `Congress , inviting the •:ayor and two
delegates to the Thirteenth Annual Convention , to be held at Los Thgeles , .eptem-
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ber 26th to Uctober 1st.
3100 The ,petitions of Carlyle Waite and W. :I. Moore , for reroval of trees,
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were granted under the recommendation of the Tree Commission.
3102--A petition of Robe-,rt B. Sprich, et al , for lights on Texas 3treet •
between Colton and flan =ernerdino Avenues , was referred to the Light Committee ,
to be acted upon at the first meeting in November.
The Water . Committee not being ready with their report relative to covering
the water ditch from a point .above lentone to the Reservoir, the matter was laid
over until the next meeting.
The Park Committee reported an interview had with the zanjero , relative to
the irregularity and insufficient flow of water in Central Park. He stated
that the trouble was the result of a break in the pipe line , necessitating the
change of dates of the ru s and reducing the supply until the damage could be re-
paired.
Lt this point a ten minutes recess was taken, in order that a matter
which was to cone up later could be discussed informally. •
At the expiration of the ten minutes' tine the President called the Board
to order , whereupon Trustee Williams brought up the matter of the proposed purchase
of 22nd East of Church Street and North of the Santa Fe tracks , to he converted
into an opening into Sylvan Boulevard. The purpose of so doing is to avoid the
grade crossings at this point , where Church strret crosses both railroads at an
angle , risking it extremely dangerous to travelers. The Southern racific
Company and Santa Fe Company recognizing the danger each agreed to pay 0150 toward
the purchase price of the land in question. Trustee Williams held an option
from S. 1•. . SpeaT pan on the South thirty f"et of Lot Ten, Woodlawn Tract for 21;600,
and an option from the Home Investment Company for the South thirty feet of Lot
Eleven, Voodlawn Tract , for y;400. This being the strip desired by the city
to afford a safe and convenient approach to Sylvan Boulevard, on motion of Trustee
Prendergast the President and Clerk were instructed to close the deal for said
land.
The matter of the method of heating the city offices was laid over until
the next meeting , wring to the fact that Trustee Williams had been promised esti-
mates on the installation of oil burners , the sane had not been filed with the
Clerk.
The bi._ls as audited by the Finance Committee , being Demands Nos. 24981
to 25037 inclusive , were ordered paid.
renident Strait asked if the Board was ready to pass on the automobile
fi re engine , it seeming to have heen,rrith a few e:ccemtaons;d'e'monstrated to the
satisfaction of the Board. the same was conditionally accepted, and the Clerk
was instructed to advise the Company of the acceptance , relying upon them to re-
place all defective parts now in evidence , and in every way to see that the appara-
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tus cones up to the specifications and contract. There being no other business
to come before the Board, on notion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , Cal. September 7 , 1910.
2:00 P.I.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
• Present ,- Trustees Clock, Williams and ^•heesman, with President Strait in
the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on August 17th, were read
and approved.
A. communication was received Iron G. S. Thompson, relative to the ordi-
n .nce which was up for passage , restricting oil tanks to certain territory within
the city. As the ordinance was to be taken up later at this meeting , the com-
munication was passed without comment, and ordered filed.
A communication from C. W. Loring, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce
of Highland, was read, in which it was asked that this city co-operate with High-
land
in an effort to stop the practice of ; mnping rubbish along the Redl: nds-
Highland road at the Wash. As this territory is out of the city limits , the
Board instructed the City Engineer to confer with the County Supervisors , to the
end that some action he taken.
An invitation was received from John T. Burns , Secretary-Treasurer of the
Dry Farming Congress , to the Fifth Annual session, to be held at Spokane on October
3rd to 6th inclusive. President Strait stated that credentials would be furnish-
ed any who may desire to attend from this city, and the communication was' ordered
filed.
A communication was received from the Seagreve Company, Columbus , Ohio,
in regard to the acceptance of the automobile chemical engine , and orceered filed.
4- 3103--A petition of F. e• Jackson, et al , for lights on Chestnut Avenue ,
from Center. to ,',lva redo Streets , and a petition of H. A. Gros::mant et al ( 3104)
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for lights on Texas Street from Stuart Avenue to Colton Avenue , were both referred
• to the Light Committee to he taken up at the first meeting in November.
The applicatiran of J. E. Perry for a position as policeman in Smiley
Park was referred to the Marshal for recommendation.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands , defining the limits within which gasolene , kerosene or distillate in
excess of one thousand gallons may be kept therein, was taken up and amended as
to the territory in which such products may be stored. The arr-.ndment was
carried, and on motion of Trustee Clock the ordinance as amended was passed by
the following vote : -
Ayes : -Trustees Clock, Williams and Strait.
Hoes• - Trustee Cheesnan.
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An ordinance was introduced fixing the tax levy for the year 1910.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City of
• Redlands , appointing a. gas inspector, and providing for the inspection of gas
meters and the quality of gas to be furnished to said city and to the inhabitants
thereof" was taken up and. read. Section 2 was amended to read as follows
Such gas shall not contain more than twenty-five giatna of sulphur in all
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forms in each 100 cubic feet thereof. Section 4 was amended as to the refund
of the Inspector 's fee in case of test. The above named amendments of Sections
2 and 4 were carried, whereupon on motion of Trustee Clock the ordinance as amended
was passed by the following vote - - •
Ayer • - Trustees Clock , iilliams and Cheesnan.
foes - None .
Trustee Williams of the dater Committee , reported that he had instected the
water ditch above the city to and above Mentons_. He found the reeds and grass clear-
ed from the sides for a distance of about two fent , which was some improvement in
the condition, but felt that the ditch should be covered at once where it passes
through the Settlement property, and even for some distance beyond, as there were
several tents near the ditch North of the Sanitarium, but as only about one-quarter
of a mile of the ditch lies within the city limits , and that portion below the
seat of danger, he did not see how the "city could take any action looking to the
covering of the ditch.
Mr. C . H. Hammond appeared and nrotestecl against the placing of dams in
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the storm water ditches as allowed. in the sewage contract with A. Gregory. Mr.
Hammond was informed by President Strait that the contract was entered into by
the former Board and was valid, unless Mr. Gregory forfeited the same by violation,
or unless his method of handling t''e sewage constitutes a nuisance, and the matter
was passed. .
Ir. C . H. Maynard, of Webster Street, adirrs: ed the Board and protested
against one of his neighbors, a Mrs. Schermerhorn, renting her houses to tuberculesisi
patients. He stated that she has four houses and makes a practice of renting them
to people of this class , and that it is a menace to the health of the neighborhood.
The Attorney stated that there is now an ordinance on this point , so the matter
was referred to the City .attorney and Board of Health, with request that should
they find the ordinance inadequate to the needs, to frame one covering the point •
and submit sane to the Board at its next meeting.
Trustee William reported that D. L. Reese , Pantentee of the oil burner
which the City contemplated buying, had offered to install the plant comph to for
$5 .00 , the same to include a 16 inch burner , which is the largest size he manu-
factures , a tank with 150 gallons capacity, all pipe connections , plat form for
tank and all material and labor. The Board authorized the Clerk to close the
contract and have the plant installed, and on motion the bids for coal which were
asked for sometime ago were ordered returned, with proper explanations.
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Trustee Williams submitted a plan forAornamental street lighting system
in the business district , describ5.ng the territory to he lighted, and other details,
the system to be put through tinder the Vrooman proceedings. The City Engineer
was instructed to prepare plans and specifications, and the Attorney to draft a
resolution of intention, all to he presented to the Board at its next meeting. The •
Clerk was instructed to write to some of the cities in Southern California that
have the ornamental street lighting systems, and ask for information as to where
their posts were purchased and price of same .
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A resolution was adopted requiring a detailed statement of the year' s busi -
ness iron the ,San Bernardino 'Valley Gas Company and the Southern California Zdison
Company.
• Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance prohibiting Sunday V :Neville per-
formances.
The following resolution was passed: - "Resolved that the report and plat
of the Committee in the matter of opening an alleyway in Brock & Bennigsdorf Ad-
dition be and the same are hereby confirmed, approved and adopted.
The monthly report of the City Clerk was submitted and ordered filed.
The bills and salaries , as audited by the Finance Committee, being Demands
Nos. 25038 to 25148 inclusive , were ordered paid from the funds to which they be-
long.
The City Engineer presented plats of the assessment district in the matter
of work done under. Resolution of Intention No. 288 , and the same were approved and
adopted.
11, On motion of Trustee Williams the Clerk was instructed to write to the
City Clerks at Fresno , Bakersfield and San Pedro , for information in regard to
large fly traps. for city use.
There being no other business to come before the Board, on motion the
meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands,Cal. September 210;910.
2:00 P.M.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present
and President Strait presiding .
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The minutes of the last meeting , held September 7th, were read and
approved.
Communications from a number of cities in Southern California, in
reference to ornamental street lamp posts, and fly traps were passed to the
different committees having these matters in charge , and not read before the
Board.
3105--A petition of Mrs. Bertha Iadell, complaining of a nuisance
at the corner of Seventh Street and Stuart Avenue was referred to the Board
of Health.
3106--A petition of J. C. Sproull , et al , for lights on Times Street
between Brockton and Lugonia Avenues , was referred to the Light Committee.
•. 3107--A petition of A. C. McShane for position on the police force ,
was referred to the Marshal.
3108--A petition of M. W. Hill , et al, for grade stakes on Clifton
Avenue West of Cajon Streit , for curbs and gutters , was referred to the City
Engineer with power to act.
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3109--A petition of W. E. Phelps , et al, endorsing E. A. Baker for policeman
in Smiley Park was referredito the Marshal.
3110--A petition of Joseph Evans for taking waste water from the gutters •
on Eureka Street and 'North. s'idelof Clark Street, near Grant Street , for irrigating
purposes , was referred to the Street Committee.
The following tree petitions having been approved by the Tree Commis-
, sioners , were granted according to the recommendations.
3111--W. F. Stutt
3112--,Jas„ .Cleveland
3113--Dwight C. Lefferts
3114--Bungalow Apartments Company
3115--Bungalow Apartments Company
At this point, Dr. Forline , representing the Board of Health, introduced
for consideration an ordinance defining garbage, rubbish and waste matter, and
providing for and regulating the keeping, gathering , receiving, and disposition
of the same. He explained the purpose of said ordinance , and was supported by •
Dr. W. P. Burke, President of the Board of.Health. The ordinance was referred to
a Committee as a whole for consideration at an early date , the meeting to be called
by the Chair.
Dr. Forline reported on the complaint of C. F. Maynard, presented at the
last meeting in regard to a number of houses on Webster Street occupied by tuberoul-
osie- patients. He stated that he investigated the premises and found everything
in good shape, and 'scientifically could not be considered a menace to the health
of the neighborhood: that he had instructed the occupants and owners of these
houses along sanitary lines, telling them that the health rules must be observed
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and if they were not , drastic measures would be taken against them.
An ordinance of the City of Redlands prohibiting Sunday Vaudeville and
other shows, was taken up, read and passed by the following voter •
Ayes - Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes! - None.
An ordinanoejreviously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands , fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1910”
was read and passed by the following vote:
Ayes ! - Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes ! - None .
Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance amending a portion of Ordinance
No. 480, which was laid over under the rules.
The following resolution was dntrodiieed by Trustee Williams and adopted by
the Board:-
Resolved, that whereas the City of Redlands is now paying upwards of •
0750. per month for lighting said city, and whereas in the near future such expense
will be increased by reason of e±tended service therein, making approximately 012,000
per annum, to be paid to a private corporation for the furnishing of such electric
energy, and
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Whereas , said annual expenditure will pay five per cent interest upon ap-
proximately $250,000 , and
Whereas, the City of San Bernardino is considering a proposition for con-
• strutting an electric light plant in said city,
Therefore , Be it Resolved , that a Committee of two be appointed by the
President of the Board to confer with the Mayor and Council of the City of San
Bernardino relative to joining with said city in the establishment of a joint
electric light plant for the furnishing of electric energy to each of said cities,
and,
Be it Further Resolved, that in that connection said Committee also ascer-
tain from the Southern California Edison Comi,any. a price at which said company
,will sell the city its present distributing plant int -the City of Redlands, and
also at what figure it would furnish to said city electric energy at one point
of delivery; such energy to be furnished for a period of five or ten years.
No report was readyin the matter of rubbish dumping on the Redlands-Highland
Road at the Wash, and it was laid over until the next meeting.
• The matter of ornamental street lighting was also deferred until the next
meeting of the Board.
On motion Ben Steins was refunded the sum of $3.00, having paid a duplicate
business license.
On Motion the appointment of J. E. Perry as Park Policeman was confirmed.
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid from the
funds to which they belong.
Trustee Clock presented a verbal petition of Thomas Rhodes for the removal
of a house from Lugonia Avenue to, Herald Street, which was granted, the work to
be done under the supervision of the City Engineer.
President Strait spoke of the advisability of appointing an inspector of
weights and measures. The idea was concurred in by the other members of the Board ,
• whereupon on motion of Trustee Clock the Attorney was instructed to prepare such
an ordinance.
On motion of Trustee Williams, the term "Health Officer"used to designate
a certain official of the Board of Health, was changed to "Health Commissioner".
There being no other business tb come before the Board, on motion the
meeting adjourned.
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Redlands,Cal. October 5 , 1910.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present •
and President Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on September 21st, were
read and approved.
President Strait gave the usual opportunity to any who might be present
with matters to bring before the Board.
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Mr. G. B. Patterson, representing the management of the Casa
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Company, addressed the Board, petitioning for a table permit for the aforesaid
Hotel .Company. He explained that cards had been sent to 2100 of the registered
voters of the city, out of which number they received 670 replies, 640 being affirm-
ative and 30 negative . He made a plea of considerable length, at the conclusion I
of which Trustee Clock stated that he regarded it as a matter entirely out of the
hands of the Trustees, .and moved that the petition be tabled. The motion was
seconded by Trustee Williams. Then followed a discussion pro and con, resulting •
in a substitutedmotion being made by Trustee Prendergast that the petition' be
granted. This motion was seconded by Trustee Cheesman. A vote was then taken
on the substituted motion , Trustees Prendergast and Cheesman voting for and Trustees
Williams and Clock against: The chair voted in the negative and the motion was
to table
lost . A vote ups then taken on the original motion`, Trustees Clock and Williams
voting for, Trustees Prendergast and Cheesman voting against. President Strait
voted for the affirmative, and the motion carried.
Lir. W. S. Hall next appeared and registered a complaint against the
ordinance regulating the keeping of cows and pigs, and offered an amendment which
he asked the Board to consider. Attorney Leonard informed him that the ordinance
could not be so amended, as it had been held to be unconstitutional. The Marshal,
however, was instructed to investigate the conditions in Mr. Hall' s neighborhood, •
and ascertain if those who are keeping cows are complying with the provisions of the
ordinance.
A communication was received from Mrs . M. E.. Ayres , complaining of the rate
charged her for waterby the Domestic Water Company. On motion the Water Committee
was appointed by the chair to investigate the case.
In a communication J. C. Hawk, Agent of the American Express Company,
explained a device which they are using to tie their horses when left standing
upon the street , inquiring of the Board if the ordinance relating to the hitching
and tieing of animals could not be so amended as to permit the use of this device.
The Attorney interpreted the present ordinance as not barring this method of se-
curing horses , and the Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Hawk.
3116--A petition signed by W. L. Armantage , and-other property owners , •
asking that the district in which ornamental street lights are proposed to be in-
stalled be extended to Colton Avenue on Orange Street.. Referred to the Light
Committee .
3117--The petition of Katherine R. Mudge , et al , for lights on East
Cypress Avenue between Reservoir and Citrus , and that of Edith Bates , et al (3118)
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for lights on Clifton Avenue West of Center Street were both referred to the Light
Commit tee.
The Tree Commission reported favorably on the petitions of Lewis Duke (3119)
D. W. Sargent (3120) and Courtner Brothers (3121) , whereupon the same were granted.
The ordinance amending a portion of Ordinance No. 480 was passed until the
next meeting of the Board.
Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance amending sub-division 6 of Section 48,
lof Ordinance No. 430, which was laid over under the rules .
The Street Committee reported on the petition of Joseph Evans which was
referred to them at the last meeting, and recommended that the petition be granted,
reserving the right to revoke same at any time, and on motion the petition was so
granted.
Attorney Leonard reported in the matter pertaining to rubbish dumping
on the Redlands-Highland road at the Wash, stating that it is out of the juris-
diction of the City, but a County ordinance exists against this practice , which
• gives the constablesauthority in the matter,and the Clerk was instructed to so not-
ify said officers.
On motion of Trustee Prendergast authority was delegated to the City Mar-
shal to appoint a policeman to serve in England Park whenever the necessity irises.
The quarterly report of the Treasurer and Inspector, also the quarterly
and monthly report of the Clerk were presented and ordered filed.
The bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
paid from the proper funds.
Trustee Williams stated that he had been asked to petition the Board for
steps looking to the' construction of sidewalks on Alvarado Street between Fern and
Home Place , which matter was referred to the Street Committee.
Trustee Williams also pointed out that ono or more oil dealers are hauling
• oil through the streets in wagons which leak, sprinkling oil in their wake , and be-
sides leaving the street in an unclean condition, causing horses to slip, and
as there is an ordinance on this subject the Clerk was instructed to notify the
Marshal to look into the matter and correct same.
President Strait stated that S. C. Haver had asked him to see if the Board
would grant him a rebate of taxes on the foundation of the Greene mansion on the
Heights. It vas the sense of the Board that the assessment should stand, whereupon
the following resolution was adopted.
RESOLVED, that the request of S. C. Haver that the taxes for 1910 on
the foundation of the Greene mansion be rebated,be and the same is hereby denied.
On motion of Trustee Williams, the Park Committee and the City Engineer
were authorized to procure for the Library Park as many seats as they think neces-
sary at this time , the seats to be of such material as the Cormittee may deem most
suitable and serviceable.
At the instance of President Strait there was entered into by the Board
a discussion of the need for acquiring ground for a larger park. The President
called attention to the fact that property is rapidly ,increasing in value , and it
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is folly to defer buying until the city, in order to secure land at a reasonable
figure, would be obliged to go outsidethe city limits. The Board seemed to be
of one mind in this matter, and on motion that the chair appoint a committee ,
the Park Committee was asked to investigate as many sites as they think might •
be suitable for park purposes , to get prices and all information pertaining there-
to, and report back to the Boerd as soon as possible.
The last matter to receive attention was the splendid shape in which
the Redlands University Realty Company is getting their sub-division. After
discussing the matter it was the consensus of opinion that in the future the
city require each and every sub-division to have all improvements in before
same is accepted, and the City Attorney was requested to prepare such an ordi-
nance.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands , Cal. October 19, 1910.
2.00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present and
President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the last regular meeting held on October 5th, were read and
approved, following which Mr. N. C. Butman asked the Board to consider an amendment
to the present ordinance relative to canvassers in the line of photography. He
explained some of the methods employed by what he termed "coupon men" and the frauds
practiced by them. Attorney Leonard prepared an amendment which was introduced by
Trustee Clock and laid over under the rules.
Three communications from manufacturers of ornamental street lamp posts were
' passed to the Light Committee without the formality of reading.
A communication was received from H. M. Shirey, in which he asked for a
ruling as to whether automobile delivery wagons have access to Parkwood Drive .
The Clerk was instructed to notify him that automobiles have access to Parkwood
Drive , but can enter and leave same only by way of Ladd Street on the North, or
the Olive Avenue gateway on the South. If entrance is at the latter point, the
driver is to go to the left where the street diverges just north of the Olive
Avenue entrance , the other branch being in the park proper where automobiles are
forbidden.
A communication was received from the family of the late Peter Arth, •
thanking the Board for a floral offering.
An invitation to all City Officials was read, asking that a delegation he
sent to San Diego to the fourteenth annual convention of the League of California
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Municipalities , to be held in that city November 15th to 19th inclusive. The mat-
ter was left open for any of the officials who care to attend, and the communication
ordered filed.
• 3122--t petition of J. H. Ayiworth, , et al, asking the Board to place all
ds under the same restrictions as other domestic animals , was, on motion, tabled.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands amending Sub-division 6 of Section 48 of Ordinance No. 430, was up for
passage , was read and passed by the following vote '
Ayes : - Trustee Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes - None.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Sections 1, 2, 4 and 7 of Ordinance No. 480 thereof" was up for
passage , was read and passed by the following vote:
Ayes : - Trustees Clock, Williams and Cheesman.
Noes : - Trustee Prendergast .
• On motion of Trustee Prendergast a balance of ;158.37 remaining in the
street bond fund was transferred to the General Fund, this bond fund having been
paid out and the transfer being for the purpose of closing the account.
On motion the appointment of Albert Miller for police duty in England Park I
was confirmed.
The Board also confirmed the apnointment of Harry Goodman as Special Police-
man to serve at Lowell School, without salary.
Trustee Williams ree,orted for the ,rater Committee in the matter of a com-
plaint of Sirs . M. 7. Ayrest 77314 Clay Street. He stated that he had examined the
account of the said Mrs. Ayres from the time the meter was installed and found that
if a meter charge had been made she would have paid much in excess of the flat rate
• chargeof ;2.25 per month, which the Water Company has collected. The Committee
recommended that there was no ground for complaint and submitted a statement of the
amount of water used by Mrs. Ayers each month since the meter was installed, which
statement is filed with the complaint .
The Light Committee recommended that the Board grant the petition of
W. L. Armantage , et al, asking an extension of the ornamental strnet lighting
district to Colton Avenue on Orange Street , provided, however, that the proposed
lighting system is. adopted.
In the matter of sidewalkson Alvarado Street between cern and Home
Place referred to at the last meeting, the Street Committee recommended that
said walksbe put in under the Street Act , and instructed the City Engineer to
proceed with same at once.
• The bills as audited by the Finance Committee , were ordered paid from the
proper funds.
The Board next took up the ratter of the druggist permit of Dr. John
Gettys , he having been cited to appear at this time to show cause why same should
not be revoked. Attorney Leonard outlined the proceedings of the trial of Dr.
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Gettys for violation of the liquor ordinance, which resulted in a hung jury. Dr.
Gettys then introduced his attorney, who presented his side . Mr. Hunt , the
chief witness for the prosecution, was sworn by President Strait , after which he
was questioned by different members of the Board. Dr. Gettys then spoke in his •
own defense. When he took his seat , Trustee Clock moved that the permit be re-
voked, which motion carried, and it Ms so ordered.
The garbage ordinance next came up for discussion. Health Commissioner
Forline and Dr. Moseley both spoke in its favor. It was finally passed, to be
taken up at a special meeting on Wednesday, October 26th, at 4 :00 P.M. Health
Commissioner Forline advocated an amendment to the present ordinance relative to
administering the tuberculin test to cows. He stated that under the present
system it was difficult to ascertain whether or not certain herds had been ex-
amined, but if the ordinance were amended requiring a report of each examination
and the result thereof, to the Board of Health, he could keep in close touch with
the situation. After some discussion the attorney was asked to prepare such
an amendment . •
On motion adjournment was taken :t6 Wednesday, October 26th,1910 at
4 :00 P.M.
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Hedlands ,Cal. October 26, 1910. I
4 :00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all mem-
I:ers present and President Strait in the chair.
The first matter to receive attention was the application of the Sun
Drug Company for a permit to handle liquors under the provisions of Ordinance •
No. 480. On motion the same was granted.
3123--Dr. John Gettys presented a l etition2 asking that his permit be re-
newed, stating that he had not violated the ordinance and his permit had been
unjustly revoked. On motion the petition was denied.
3124--A petition was received from H. E. Harris , asking the Board to can-
cel the following tax sales for the following reasons:
Tax Sale No. 10 of 1893, for the reason that the property sold and
therein described, was Government property at that time and not subject to tax-
ation, the patent not issuing until 1896.
Tax Sale No. 133 of 1903; Tax Sales Nos. 150,153 and 159 of 1905 ; Tax
Sales Nos. 13, 14 , 15 , 16 , 75 and 82 of 1908 ; Tax Sales Nos. 32,33,38,33,84 and
108 of 1909 and Tax Sales Nos. 31, 32, 35 , 36 , 74 and 96 of 1910, for the reason •
that during this time and the whole thereof, the said property was the property of
the State of California , and not subject to assessment or taxation.
Attorney Leonard stated that he had checked up the matter of these tax
sales, and found them to he erroneous assessments , whereupon Trustee Prendergast
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roved that the petition be granted, and.ott was so ordered.
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An ordinance previously introduced, amending sub-division 27 of Section
72 of Ordinance No. 430 , was passed by the following vote :-
• Ayes . - Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes .- None.
Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance amending Section 86 of Ordinance
No. 430 ,. which was laid over under the rules.
President Strait brought up the matter of exits for moving picture show
houses , giving it as his opinion that the present ordinance requiring but two
exits is inadequate. All agreed that there should be at least three exits , and
Attorney Leonard was requested to prepare the necessary amendment to the present
ordinance.
Trustee Williams stated that some lorfrthe quoit pitchers had asked him to
take up the matter of a play ground in t eh NPark, and see if the Board would accord
them the privilege of playing their game therein and allow them to place a few
• seats and tables in that part of the same allotted to them. The matter was re-
ferred to the Park Committee .
The garbage ordinance was up for discussion, but no action was taken.
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It was deferred in order that a Committee mightnSan Bernardino and Riverside and
see how the proposition is handled there , and also with the hope that something
interesting and helpful may be brought out along this line at the convention of
the League of Municipalities , to be held at San Diego November 15th to 19th in-
clusive.
On motion the Marshal was authorized to put on as many extra officers
as the case may require to maintain order , and to prevent the destruction of
property on Hallowe' en night.
The Marshal asked for a deputy during the tax collecting period, and recom-
mended Mr. E. D. Donham. whereupon the Board authorized the Marshal to employ Mr.
• Donham for this period and purpose ,at a salary of 05.00 per month.
The report of the San Bernardino Valley Gas Company was then taken up
and discussed, but no action was taken. The Board desired to look further into
the report.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands,Cal. November 2, 1910.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trusters , with all members present
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and President Strait presiding .
The minutes of the meeting of October 19th, and also of. the 26th were
read and approved.
A communication was received from the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Con-
gress. inviting delegates to attend their twenty-first annual session to be held
at San Antonio; Texas , November 22nd to 25th, 1910.
A communication was also received from Dana W. Bartlett , Superintendent
of the Municipal Reference Bureau, inviting a delegation to the first Planning
Conference to be held in Los Angeles November 14th to 16th..
An invitation was also received from Mayor McCarthy of San Francisco, in-
viting a delegation to that city on November 17th to 19th inclusive to a confer-
for •
ence called by the Governor,Athe purpose of discussing Merchant Marine Legislation
and battleship fleet for the Pacific Coast, and the Pacific Coast Exposition.
No action was taken in regard to the three above named invitations further
than that President Strait stated that credentials would he furnished any one who
could attend any of these conferences, and the communications were ordered filed. -
A communication was received from F. A. Armstrong, protesting against the
issuance of a table permit to the Casa Loma Hotel, and accompanying this was another
communication in which Mr. Armstrong proposes to erect a 40,000 Commercial Hotel
in the City if given a table permit for ten years. On motion the communication
was tabled.
3125--R. C . Wells presented a petition asking that the storm water ditch from
Olive Avenue to Center Street be cemented and covered. The matter was referred to
the Street Committee. •
3126--A petition of Amanda R. Whaley, et al for street lights on Chestnut
Avenue from Center to San Mateo Streets was referred to the Light Committee .
John Gettys presented an application for a druggist permit to handle liquors
under the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, which was tabled.
3127--A petition was presented signed by Betty Brook, et al, asking that
an ordinance be passed reducing the price of gas to 01.00 per thousand cubic feet;
also that the pressure and quality of the s be improved. In the preamble it was
stated that a majority of the members of the Board had promised before the Spring
election to reduce the price of gas to 01.00, and it was also stated that the
quality and pressure of gas were below that furnished to other cities around us.
The three gentlemen referred to took exception to these statements, declaring them
to be untrue , and on motion the petition was tabled. •
An amended ordinance relative to tuberculin tests was laid over until
the next meeting.
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Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance relating to exits and ventilation
of public buildings, which was laid over under the rules.
The Park Committee was not ready to report in the matter of conceding a
portion of Library Park for the quoit pitchers, and the time for such report was
extended until the next meeting of the Board.
The Clerk' s monthly report of the City' s finances was submitted and order-
ed filed.
On motion the bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee
were ordered paid from the funds to which they belong.
The next matter taken up was the deferred street light petitions ,held
for action at the first meeting in November. Laid over until the first meeting
in December.
President Strait verbally presented a petition of the Sanitary Laundry
Company for permission to remove their plant from Central Avenue to the Southwest
corner of Sixth and East State to the building formerly occupied by the Pony Stables.
This location being outside of the territory in which plants of this character are
• prohibited, on motion the petition was granted.
Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance establishing certain street grades,
which was laid over under the rules.
President Strait mentioned the fact that only one light poll remained in
the business district , being at the corner of State and Orange Streets, and that
it would be an improvement if the same could he removed. The City Engineer was
requested to take the matter up with the Lighting Company; and also to ask that
the light post in front of the City Clerk ' s office be removed.
At this point representatives of the Southern California Edison Company
came before the Board with the report of the Company's .business for the year
ending June 30th, 1910. The same was presented and explained by Mr. R. H. Ballard.
The matter was gone into quite thoroughly by the Board, many questions being asked I
• Mr. Ballard and Mr. Kennedy. Finally the report was filed and no action was taken.
The last matter to receive attention was the appointment of J. C. Sills
as Special Officer without salary, to serve at the Polytechnic High School.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands ,Cal . November 16 , 1910.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
There being no quorum present , the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, November 1
23rd, at 2;00 P.L.
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Deputy Clerk.
Redland.s,Cal . November 23rd, 1910.
2:00 P. M.
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An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present , Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman and Prendergast , with Presi-
dent Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on November 2nd; also the minutes
of the meeting of November 16th, were read and approved.
An opportunity was here given to visitors who had matters. to disetiss 'with
the Board.
J. H. Aylesworth advocated the placing of dogs under the same restrictions
as other domestic animals , stating that they, being allowed to run at large , in-
creased the danger of Hydrophobia, besides , being a menace to health and a nuisance
in general. No action was taken on this petition.
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A communication was received from C. C. Goodale , calling attention to1.0
the weeds and rubbish upon some of the lots on the North side of East Fern Avenue ,
and asking if the owners could be made to clean up. Referred to the Marshal.
A notice was received from the Secretary of the Redlands Water Company,
announcing a meeting of the stock holders in the Y.M.C .A. parlors in this city, at
2:00 P.M. , November 29th. The Clerk was authorized to attend the meeting and
vote the city stock.
3128--The petition of the Bungalow Apartment Company, asking that side-
walks be ordered in on the South side of West Olive Avenue from Center Street to
Norwood Street , was granted and the walks ordered in.
3129--The petition of E. C. Wells , asking that Ladd Street from Parkwood
Drive to Center Street be graded and curbs and gutters ordered in, was referred to
the Street Committee.
The petitions of J. C. Sills ( 3130) , Manuel Joseph (3131) and H. D. Baker
( 3132) ,each asking for appointment to the police force of the City, were referred
to the Marshal.
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3133--The petition of Isaac Jones, et al, for sewer on Walnut Avenue from
Alvarado Street to Center Street , was referred to the Sewer Committee.
3134--A petition was received signed by George Goed, et al, asking the Board
• to revoke the permit recently issued to the Sanitary Laundry Company to establish
a steam laundry at the Southwest corner of Sixth and East State Streets. Mrs.
George Good and S. G. Pine were present and both spoke against the location of such
a plant at this point on the grounds that the noise , steam and smoke incident to
the operation of a steam laundry mould be a nuisance to the residents of the neigh-
borhood, and furthermore, that it would decrease property values. Trustee Williams
stated that a Committee had investigated the matter and found that already about
One Thousand Dollars had been expended in remodeling the building to meet the re-
quirements of the laundry people: Furthermore , that business people in that
vicinity had declared that a laundry at this point will be preferable to a livery
barn; also that the laundry people had agreed to abate the smoke and steam nuisance.
President Strait then stated to the petitioners that in view of this report the
• matter had gone too far to retract , but that restrictions would be placed upon the
Laundry Company whichi would reduce the objectionable features to a minimum.
Four tree petitions were presented, containing the following recommen-
dations of the Tree Commission: -
That the petition of William Messing, (3135 ) be granted.
That the petition of H. A. Boettger ( 3136 ) be granted, the removal to be
accomplished before January 1, 1911.
That the petition of Will L. Fowler ( 3137 ) be granted , and that new trees
be set out as soon as possible after old ones are removed.
That the petition of C. C . Chevalier ( 3138 ) be not granted as stated, but
that the necessary thinning of the trees be done only under the direction of the
Forester.
• 3139--The petition of B. Munzig, for= curbs and gutters on Cook Street from
Central Avenue to Park Avenue , was referred to the City Engineer.
3140--The petition of B. Munzig, asking that C. B. Darnell be required to re-
move a fence which he had built on the curb line on his lot at the Northeast corner
of Cook Street and Park Avenue , was referred to the Street Committee.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands , amending Ordinance No. 462, relating to exits and ventilation of public
buildings" being up for passage , was read and passed lyi the following vote : -
Ayes : - Trustees Clock, Williams , Prendergast and Cheesman.
Noes: - None.
The passage of an ordinance relating to tuberculin tests was laid over
until the next meeting of the Board.
• An ordinande establishing the grades on Beacon Street, Alvarado Street ,
Ninth Street, Myrtle Street , Sonora Street, Grant Street , Texas Street, Clifton
Avenue and alley in Block 9 of Town Plat , was passed by the following vote !-
Ayes :- Trustees Williams , Cheesman, Clock and Prendergast.
Noes : - None.
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Trustee Prendergast introduced an ordinance relating to business licenses,
which was laid over under the rules.
The time for the report of the Street Committee in the matter of covering
the storm water ditch from Olive Avenue to Center Street , was extended to the next •
meeting.
The report of the Park Committee relative to allotting a portion of. the
Library Park to the quoit pitchers was indefinitely postponed.
The Recorder ' s report for the quarter ending September 30th was submitted.
It was pointed out that the reports as made up are very indefinite , and impossible
of a thorough checking. In view of this fact the Attorney and Clerk were in-
structed to devise a more comprehensive and satisfactory blank for said report.
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
Trustee Williams of the Light Committee , reported on the accumulated light
petitions and recommended that they be granted as follows:-
Petition Name Location Number of Lights
3015 F. L. Day, East Colton,between Church and •
University Streets, . . . . . . . 16
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3038 Nelson Armstrong Columbia ,between Colton and •
Lugonia Avenues 11
3042 '. Domingoes,et al , High Avenue , between Sixth and
Church Streets 6
3072 B. B. Harlan,et al, Palm Avenue , betwe ^n Cajon and
Reservoir Streets 8
3071 A.N.Dike, et al , East Cypress, between Cajon and
Reservoir Streets 11
3070 J. M. Pennell .et al , West Olive, between Center street and
City Limits 4
3086 Dr.Shreck,et al, Alvarado , between Clark street and
Fern Avenue 4
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3104 H. A. Grossman,et al, Texas Street , between Stuart and CAlten
Avenue 14
3103 F. C. Jackson ,et al, Chestnut Avenue , between Center and •
Alvarado Street 10
3106 J. C. Sproull,et al , Tines Street, between Brockton and
Lugonia Avenues, 6
3126 Amanda R. Whaley,et al , Chestnut Avenue , between Center and
San Nateo Streets, 4
Also a cluster of five lights to be installed by the San Bernardino
Valley Traction Company at the corner of Texas Street and San Bernardino Avenue.
On motion the report was accepted and the petitions were granted by the Board,
the Clerk being instructed to notify the Southern California Edison Company to
install these lights.
Trustee Prendergast brought up the matter of rental for land upon which
the City Rock Bins aster located, stating that it is costing the City X141.00 per
annum, and that for a sum equal to one yeah::'$ rental, the bins can be removed 5
to a fairly convenient,-"location on the City's land. An order was then entered
referring the matter to the Street Committee and the Engineer.
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On motion the salary of Policeman T. R: Rex was advanced to 05.00 per month
Health Commissioner Forline referred to the proposed garbage ordinance , and
• said that if an ordinance could be put into operation, providing for the proper
handling of manure within the city, and requiring a tight wagon for the collection
and conveyance of garbage , the other features of said ordinance might be along the
lines of the Riverside plan, and he thought we would then have a plan adequate to
the needs of the city and consistent with sanitation and health requirements. On
motion the drafting of the Ordinance was left in the hands of the Attorney and
Board of Health, the same to be presented to the Board at the next meeting if
possible.
On motion the City Engineer was authorized to advertise for bids for
a rotary sweeper and flush tank for. the Street Department.
On motion the following resolution concerning water companies was adopted:-
"RESOLVED, That the City Clerk serve a written notice upon any corporation,
• company, or person supplying water to the City of Redlands, or to the inhabitants
thereof, to furnish to this Board, in the month of January, 1911, a detailed state-
ment , verified by the oath of the President and Secretary of such corporation,
company or person , as the case may be, showing the name of such water rate payer,
his or her place of residence , and the amount paid for water by each of such water
payers , during the year preceding the date of such statement , and also showing
all revenue derived from all sources , and an itemized statement of expenditures
made for supplying water during said time; and to accompany such statement with
a detailed statement verified as afo resaid, showing the amount of money actually
expended annually, since commencing business, in the purchase , construction and
maintenance respectively, of the property necessary to the carrying on of its
business, and also the gross cash receipts annually for the same period from all
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sources.
Trustee Prendergast spoke of the necessity of a high pressure water. system
for fire fighting purposes , and after investigating the matter , prepared the fol-
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lowing letter to City Engineer Hinokley :-
"Redlands ,Cal. Nov. 23 , 1910.
Mr. Geo . S. Hinckley,
City Engineer ,
Redlands, Cal.
Dear Sir : -
We have been discussing with the Domestic ;pater Company the matter
of installation of a high pressure water system for fire protection purposes. We
think the best way to make a start en this will be for you to request the Board
of Fire Underwriters to give us the services of their Engineer for a conference ,
at which this Engineer, Mr. Medland, of the 'Mater. Company, and yourself, can dis-
• cuss the most satisfactory plan and the district which it would be most desirable
to cover, extending at least from the Santa Fe right of way Southerly to Olive
Avenue , and possibly as far as Fern Avenue , and Westerly to the line of First
Street , this system to be connected with the Domestic Water Company' s reservoirs,
and to be for fire protection alone , and to afford a satisfactory pressure for
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fire fighting purposes.
After obtaining the ideas of the Fire Underwriters on this subject, we
would like to have you prepare a. careful estimate of the cost of sucha system and
report to the Board. •
Yours truly, n
1 The remaining members of the Board agreed with Trustee Prendergast, and on
motion the above communication was placed in the hands of the City Engineer, with
instructions to at once proceed along the lines of the recommendations contained
therein.
Trustee Clock brought up the subject of the Domestic Water Company ditch,
with reference to' the Mentone Sanitarium, stating that the Company is noveriri the
ditch along their property line , and he thought this a good time to take up the mat-
ter of covering the entire ditch from the can$ron""to: the reservoir\, and to thia'.end
a motion prevailed for the chair to appoint a committee to confer with the County
Supervisors. A committee to act in this capacity was appointed, consisting of the •
Water Committee and City Attorney.
The following resolution in regard ,to the rate for electric lights was adoptt
fed - "RESOLVED, That the. ratp Mr- electricity for lighting purposes, furnished
by any person or company to the inhabitants of the City of Redlands for the year. 1911
be and the same is hereby fixed and established at ten cents ( 1(Y) per kilowatt hour,
provided that such rate shall be five per cent. less than the rate above stated if the
account or bill therefor to any such inhabitant exceeds fifty cents (50V) and is paid
within ten days after meter reading, as shown upon bill , and it is further
RESOLVED, that the minimum price for furnishing such electricity for any
onth shall not exceed fifty cents ( 501) ."
Thir was the last item of business transacted, and on motion the meeting
stood adjourned to Friday, November 25th, at 7 :00 P.M. o ' clock. •
Sireity Clerk.
Redlands',Cal. November 25th, 1910.
7 ;00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustec*s.
Present, Trustees Clock, Williams,and..P±rndergast , with President Strait
presiding.
Dr‘PhelRax. the City Veterinarian, came before the Board, objecting to the
present status of the ordinance relative to administering tuberculin tests to cows. •
The Board took the matter under advisement , with a view to adjusting it to the satis-
faction of all parties concerned.
On motion the following resolution was adopted:-
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"Whereas , the Board of 'Trusters of the City of Redlands has made a careful
investigation of the needs and requirements of said city for the establishment of
• a public park, and the acquisition of sufficient lands for such purpose ; and
Whereas , from such investigation, said board has determined that the pub-
lic interests and necessities of said city and of the inhabitants thereof demand
the acquisition of certain lands in said city for the uses and purposes of a pub-
lic park, and that such lands are necessary and convenient to carry out the objects,
purposes and powers of such city, and that the cost thereof will 1.e too great to
be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said city, and that it is
necessary to incur an indebtedness therefor in excess of any money which will come
into said treasury applicable to such purposes, to wit, - the sum of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars (.575 ,000 ) for the purchase and acquisition of such lands for the
uses and purposes aforesaid• -
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:- That the board of i'rustees of said city does
• hereby determine and declare that the public interests and necessities of said
city and of the inhabitants thereof demand the acquisition of the lands hereinafter
described as a municipal improvement for the uses and purposes of a public park in
said city, and it does hereby determine and declare that suck lands are necessary,
proper and convenient to be acquired and held for the uses and purposes of such
public park , and to carry out the objects , purposes and powers of said city, and
that it is the intention of said city to so acquire and hold said lands , to wit:-
All of Lots 15 and 16 of block 8, and all of Blocks 9 , 10, 11 and 12, all
of Lugonia heights, according to a map thereof of record in the office of the
County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of California, in Book 3 of Maps ,
page 12 of the Records of said county; also All of Lots 8 , 9 , 10, 11, 12, 13 and
14 of Block "D" , all of Lugonia Park, according to a map of said Lugonia Park, of
• record in said Recorder's office , in Book 4 of Maps , page 50 of said records .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:- That the acquisition of said lands is for the
object and purpose of furnishing to said city and to the inhabitants thereof, said
lands for the uses and purposes of a public park, and that a<ich lands are necessary
and convenient to carry out the objects , purposes and powers of such city; and
that the cost thereof will he too great to he paid out of the ordinary annual in-
come and revenue of said city , and that it is necessary to incur an indebtedness
therefor in excess of the money in the treasury of said city applicable to the
purpose for which such indebtedness is to be incurred, and in excess of any money
which will come into said treasury applicable to such purposes , to wit:- the sum
of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75 ,000) for the purchase and acquisition of
such lands for the uses and purposes aforesaid.
• IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED:- That the estimated total cost of acquiring
such lands is the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75 ,000 ) to be paid by
said city, and that it is the intention of the legislative branch of the government
of said city to take proceedings for the acquisition by said city of said lands at
such cost in gold coin of the United States and to incur an indebtedness in said
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sum by the issuance of bonds of said city for that purpose in said sum of
Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars (y`"p75,000) . " The vote, was as follows -
Ayes : -Trustees Clock,Williams, Prendergast and resident Strait.
Noes :-None.
There being no other business to come before the Board at this time, the
meeting adjourned to 11 :30 A.P . on SatUaday, November 26, 1910. •
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Redlands, Cal. November 26th, 1910.
11:39 A.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present , Trustees Clock, Cheesman, Williams and President Strait in the
chair.
An ordinance was introduced by Trustee Williams , entitled "An Ordinance
of the City of Redlands , calling a Special Election to be held on the 20th day of •
December , 1910, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said
city the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness in the sum of SeventyPFive
Thousand Dollars for the purpose of acquiring lands for the uses and purposes of
a public park in said city. " and laid over under the rules.
1910,
An adjournment was taken to Saturday, December. 3rd,nat 11:30 A.M.
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Redlands ,Cal . December 3, 1910.
11.30 A.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trusties.
There being no quorum present the meeting s4fx4A adjourned.
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Redlands ,Cal. December 7 , 1910.
2:00 P.M.
A .r.eguilar meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present , Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast, with
President Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the meetings of' november 23, 25th , 26th and December 3rd
were read and approved.
The first matter of business taken up was bids for the Rotary Street
Sweeper and Filling Machine and Flush Tank. This being the time for opening bids ,
the same were received as follows :-
Petrolithic Paving Co.--Hvass , two-horse , steel frame street sweeper, $3.38.02
With extra frame , $360.00
F. O. B. Redlands .
Henshaw, Bulkley & Co. --One Austin Standard Steel frame street
sweeper and one broom filling device ,F. 0. B. Redlands
$400.00
Newell Mathews Co.--One Studebaker Patent Improved "Acme"- Street
• Sweeping Machine , F. O. B. Los Angeles , 025 .9Q
Petrolithic Paving Co.--One St . Louis Street Flushing Machine ,
F. O.B. Redlands , $1180.00
Henshaw,Bulkley & Co .--One Street Flushing Machine ,F. O. F. Red-
lands , $1150.00
Or three such machines , F. O.B. Redlands each, . Q1125.00
Newell Mathews Co.--One Studebaker High tressure Street Flusher. ,
F. O.B. South Bend, Ind 01000 .00
Petrolithic Pavement Co . --One Studebaker Broom Filling Machine ,
F. O.B. Los Angeles Yr 50.00
One Austin Brom Filling .iachine ,
F. O.B. San Francisco 4 65.00
Newell Mathews Co .--One Broom Filling llachine ,F. O.B. Los ,Angeles, $ 50.00
All bids were referred to the Street Committee and the City Engineer.
A communication was received from the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company,
in regard to installing a. five-light cluster lamp at the corner of San Bernardino
• Avenue and Texas Street. The same was ordered filed.
Communications were received from Mrs ., Jennie Davis and. S. R. Hotchkiss , ad-
vocating the purchase of parkland. Ordered filed.
- A communication from Health Commissioner. For.line i in regard to the nuisance at
the corner of Seventh Street and Stuart .'venue was referred to the Marshal , with in-
structions to abate the nuisance.
The annual retort of the Redlands Water Company was received and ordered filed.
A Communication was received from I. E. Mills , offering a park site near Crafton,
and referred to the Park Committee .
314A-The petition of E. A. Mr..cartney, et al for a hydrant at the corner. of
Calhoun Street and Union Avenue , was referred to the Fire and Water Committee.
3141--The petition of Prances Wolfenberger, et al , for lights on Clark Street
betwren l+ordina and Myrtle Streets was refer-ed to the Light Committee .
3142--The petition of Chas. W. Stewart , et al , for sidewalks , curbs and gutters
on Columbia Street , between Colton and Brockton Avenues was referred to the Street
Committee.
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3143--The Southwest ElectricCo . , et al petitioned the Board for the pa:icage of
an ordinance relating to itinerant electrical contractors. Attorney E. G. Pratt
explained the positions of the petitioners. Refeired to the Ordinance Committee.
3144--John Gettys petitioned for a druggist ' s permit to handle liquors under •
the provisions of Ordinance No . 480. On motion the petition was tabled.
31.45--F. Montigel, et Al , petitioned for Lyrtle Street to be macadamized between
Olive and Fern Avenues. Refer -ed to the Street Committee and Engineer, with in-
structions to start proceedings.
3.146--J. C. Bingman, et al, petitioned for Sonora Street to be macadamized
from Olive to Fern Avenue. Referred to the Street Committee and Engineer with in-
structions to start proceedings.
3147--The Redlands Furniture and. Carpet Company, et al, petitioned to pave
the alley in Block 9 of Town flat. No action was taken on this petition.
3148--The protest against proposed work on Nordina Street , signed by Mrs. E.
-J. Bennett et al, was ordered filed.
3149--The petition of John 2. Aird , et al , to extend Texas Street from its •
Present terminus to ;gest State Street was referred to the Street Committee.
3150--The petition of B. E. Judson, et al, for a sewer on Chestnut Avenue from
alvarado to Center Street , was referred to the City Engineer.
3151
3152 The Tree Commission recommended the unconditional-.granting of the petitions
3153 and
of"Willia.m Woodside , M. L. Witter,AAlice F. Dutra. They recommended that the
petitions of John Steins (33'54 ) be granted , the work to be done only under the
supervision of the Forester, and the petitions of Emma A. Jordan (3155 ) and B. G.
Holmes ( 3156 ) be denied. On motion the recommendations of the Tree Comnissi am
in regard to the above petitions were adopted.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands amending
Section 72 of Ordinance No. 430" being up for passage , was read and passed by the
following vote : - •
Ayes ; - 'Trustee Clock, Williams , Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes : - None.
At this point visitors were given an opportunity to be heard in any mat-
ter which they wished to discuss.
Rev. C. r'. Blaisdell , F. G. Feraud, Cl. J.Davenport , 0. W. Harris , and
C. H. Hammond, all spoke in favor of acquiring park lands , and expressing the hope
that the Board would not abandon the i.d.ea.
The Committee appointed to draft a garbage ordinance asked for more time ,
which was granted.
The Street Committee recommended that the matter of grading and ordering
in curbs and gutters on Ladd Strut from Parkwood Drive to Center Street 1e deferred
until the storm water ditch which passes through this section be covered, and it S"
was so ordered.
The Engineer recommended that the petition of. B. Munzig for curbs and
gutters on Cook Street be referred back to the petitioner for more signatures.
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Trustee (Williams of the Water 6ommittee , reported in the matter of covering
• the Bear Valley Water Company ditch: He stated that the Committee had had a con-
ference with the County Supervisors , and while they got. no satisfaction from them
at that time, one of the Board was interviewed later and he promised that after
the suit against the Sanitarium was settled, the matter would be taken up.
• The monthly report of the Clerk was submitted and ordered filed.
The bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
paid from the funds to which they belong.
The Light Committee recommended the placing of three lights on San Jacinto
Street . between Highland and Cedar. Avenues, and it was so ordered. The Clerk
was authorized to notify the Edison Company of this action, and instruct them to
install the lights .
On motion the following resolution was adopted. -
"RESOLVED,
dopted -"RESOLVED, that the Clerk notify the City Investment Company that the draft
ni e connected to the furnace in the :basement of the City Hall be changed so that
the furnace may have proper draft , said work to be done by December 15 , 1910 ; other.-
wise , the city would proceed to do the same and the cost of such work would be de-
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ducted from the amount of the next warrant in payment of rent of the City Hall. "
This was the last item of business for the day, and on motion the meeting
adjourned.
City Clerk.
Redlands,Ca1. December 21 , 1910.
2 .00
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. —
present- Trustees Clock, Cheesman and Prendergast , with President Strait
in the chair.
The minutes of the regular meeting of Deeemtnr 7th were read and approved,
after which Mr. R. Holtby Myers appeared in support of a petition which he presented
• (3157 ) requesting an amendment to Ordinance No . 434 , relative to the location of
cemeteries, within the city. He outlined the plan of the syndicate which he repre-
sented, providing forthirty acres of land on West Pioneer Avenue , which they proposed
to convert into a modern model cemetery, with perpetual care of _graves. Their plans , )
so Mr. Myers stated, represented the expenditure of from Sixty to Seventy Thousand
Dollars for the land and improvements. The attitude of the Board on the subject , as
shown by the discussion which followed, indicated that the need of such an institu-
tion could not be denied. President Strait statf.d to 11r. Myers that no action
would be taken until the property owners in the vicinity of the proposed. site could
have ample time to file their protests, providing any may see fit to do so. To this
end it wPs agreed that no action would be taken for two weeks , or probably e month
hence .
Yrs. B. iunzig, of Cook Street, represented by Lr. . b. V . Clark, petitioned
• for curbs and gutters on Cook Street between the Santa Fe railroad and Central Ave-
nue , a distance of about 500 feet , stating that inasmuch as her property lies the
lowest in the street , storm water , waste water and drainage from a diary across the
street accumulated upon her property. She was informed that the Street Committee
was making an investigation of this case , and in all probability would have some
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recommendation to make at the next meeting of the 13oard.
3158--A petition of Mrs. E. M. Kennard, et al, protesting against paving So-
nora Street was ordered filed.
3159--A petition of Sarah :1. Curtis , et al, protesting against paving Myrtle
Street, was ordered filed. •
3160--A petition of Henry Hall , for oiling a portion of rebster Street from
Western to Brockton Avenues , was referred to the City Engineer, with power to act.
3161--The Petition of Frank Buehler, et al, to prohibit the dumping of rubbish
and garbage in and along Park Avenue between New York and Texas Streets , was referred
to the Health Commissioner.
3162--The petition of John Gettys for a druggist permit was presented, but no
action taken.
3163--The petition of F. L. IIite, et al , for lights on Stuart Avenue from
Seventh Street to the East end of Stuart Avenue , was referred to the Light Committee.
The next matter taken up was the bias submitted at a previors meeting on
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equipment for the Street Department. The bid of Newell Mathews Co . for a Stude-
baker Flush Tank, being the lowest , to wit, {?1000 F. O.B. South Bend, Ind. , on motion •
of Trustee Prendergast , they were awarded the contract, provided they would guarantee,
the apparatus for one year. The Committee asked for further time to consider the
bids on the other apparatus, which was granted , and the Clerk was authorized to notify
all bidders of the action of the Board.
An extension of time was asked for by the committees on the :following matters
Curbs , gutters and walks on Columbia Street
Extension of Texas Street
Petition of Electrical Companies
Hydrant at corner Calhoun Street and Union Avenue .
Lights on Clark, between Myrtle and hordinaStreets .
As the terms of office of Chas. Putnam and K. H Field, Trustees of the A.
K. 6miley Public Library, expire January 1 , 1911, President Strait reappointed them •
for another term , the City Trustees approving the appointment.
The Board appointed Peter G. Mc/ver as Recorder, the appointment to take ef-
fect January 1 , 1911.
The request for appointment of J. C. Ellsworth, as special officer, was de-
nied, by reason of receiving insufficient information as to the circumstances under
which this request was made.
A resolution was passed directing the City Engineer to submit to the Board
plans , specifications , profile and cross sections for the construction of a public
sewer upon Chestnut and Walnut Avenues , from Alvarado Street to Center Street , as
contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 289 .
mereupon, the City Engineer presented his plans, specifications , profile
and cross sections for said work , together with his estimate of the cost of the same . •
The Board then passed the resolution declaring that the plans , spec i'icationa,
profile and cross sections prep& red by the Engineer for sewer work contemplated to be
done under proposed resolution of Intention Iio . 289 , he and the sane ere hereby adopted
and approved by this Board, and the estimate of the said Engineer of the cost of said
work is hereby accepted and ordered filed.
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Whereupon the Board passed' Res`olu'tion of Intention No . 289 declaring" that
the public interest and convenience required it , and that it is the intention of
the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands to order the construction of a public
• sewer on Chestnut and Walnut Avenues, between Alvarado Street and ()enter Street , all
according to said proposed Resolution of Intention No . 289 , and directing the City
Clerk to post and publish this resolution of Intention according to law.
Also the following resolution was adopted: -
"RESOLVED, that the Resolution of Intention adopted by the Board on the
25th day of November , 1910, relating to a proposed bond issue of `,75 ,000 , for the pur-
pose of acquiring lands for a public park be and the same is hereby rescinded and revoked,
and all proceedings thereunder are hereby abandoned. "
At this point Trustee Clock of the Park Committee , reported that so much pressure
had been brought to bear on the Trustees along the line of reviving the matter of
the purchase of land for parkT,they felt it could not he ignored. The Committee ,
therefore , had secured further options on land for park purposes , and at this time
• had a plan to submit to the people of the city, which is described in the following
resolution of intention:-
WHEREAS , the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands , has made a careful
investigation of the needs and requirements of said city for the establishment of
two public parks therein, and the acquisition of sufficient lands for such purpose ,
and
WHEREAS , from such investigation, said Board has determined that the pub-
lic interests and necessities of said City and of the inhabitants thereof demand
the acquisition of sufficient lands in said city for the uses and purposes of two
public parks , and that such lands are necessary and convenient to carry out the ob-
jects , purposes and powers of such city, and that the cost thereof will be too great
to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of said city, and that it
is necessary to incur an indebtedness therefor in excess of any money which will
• come into the treasury of said city applicable to such purpose , to wit , the sum of
Eighty Thousand Dollars (`v'80,000 ) for the purchase and acquisition of such lands
for the uses and purposes aforesaid -
THEiEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: - That the Board of Trust-es of said. city
does h^ Aeby determine and declare that the public interests and necessities of said.
city and of the inhabitants thereof demand the acquisition of sufficient lands , as
more particularly hereinafter set forth , as a municipal improvement for the uses
and purposes of two public parks in said city, and it does hereby determine and de-
clare that it is necessary,proper and convenient to acquire and hold such lands for
such uses and purposes , and to carry out the objects , purposes and powers of said
city, and that it is the intention of said city to so acquire and hold such lands,
to wit : -
• Pirst :- The lands to be so acquired for one of said parks is situated in
said city and described as follows : -
of the Northeast quarter
.The Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter4of the Southwest quarter.
of Section 22 , Township One ( 1) South, Range Three ( 3) West , San Bernardino Base
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and iieridian.
Second : The lands to be so acquired for the other of said parks shall con-
sist of not exceeding thirty acres of lands to he hereafter selected by the Board
of Trustees of said 'City, and at .a. cost of not exceeding 405 ,000 .00 , and selected
from lands lying between Park Avenue and Colton Avenue ; and Division Street ( pro- •
duced South to Park Avenue ) and Grove Street.
RE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:- That the acquisition of said lands is for the
object and purpose of furnishing to said city and to the inhabitants thereof said
lands for the uses and purposes of two public parks, and that such lands and parks
are necessary and convenient to carry out the objects, purposes and powers of such
city; and that the cost thereof will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary
annual income and revenue of said city, and that it is necessary to incur an in-
debtedness therefor in excess of the money in the treasury of said city applicable
to the purpose for which such indebtedness is to be incurred, and in excess of
any money which will come into said treasury applicable to such purposes , to wit:-
the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars (480 ,000 ) for the purchase and acquisition of
such lands for the uses and purposes aforesaid. •
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED:- That the estimated total cost of acquiring such
lands is the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars (480,000 ) to he paid by said. city, and
that it is the intention of the legislative branch of the government of said city
to take proceedings for the acquisition by said city of said lands at such cost
in gold coin of the United States, and to incur an indebtedness in said stun by the
issuance of bonds of said city for that purroose in said sum of Eighty Thousand-
Dollars
housandDollars (480 ,000 ) .
Said resolution was adopted by the following vote ' -
Ayes:- Trustees Clock, Cheesman and Prendergast,and President Strait.
Poes :r ;Ione
Absent Trustee Williams.
Next 't'rnstee Cheesman stoke of the darkness of the Marshal ' s office as
the result of the construction of the new building on the West , and gave it as
his opinion that the owners of the City Hall building should remedy the same and
provide some light by cutting another window-in the East wall. He proposed the
following resolution, which was adopted.
"RESOLV_ED, that the City Investment Company be requested to provide one
more window in the East wall of the City Hall building leading into the Marshal ' s
office , to overcome the darkness occasioned by the construction of the building
next West . "
The Clerk was instructed to notify the City Investment Company relative
to this resolution .
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Trustee Cheesman also spoke of the advisability of beginning right now
to provide for a municipal building to be ready for occupancy upon the expiration
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of the lease on the building now occupied by the city offices , and suggested the
laying aside annually from the General Fund, a sum of from two to three thousand
dollars as a neuclus . His remarks brought up a discussion of the subject in
which all members participated, and from which all felt that the City should be in
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._a its own house, but no action '*cs 'tak'er . However, as stated by President
Strait , the suegestion offered the Board something to think about.
The matter of auditing the hooks of the City was mentioned , and on motion
was left to the Finance Committee to arrange for.
• All bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid..
On motion the Board then adjourned to 11 :30 A. M. Saturday, December 24 , 1910.
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Redlands , Cal. December 24 , 1910.
11:30 A. M.
• An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
Present, Trustees Clock, Cheesman and Prendergast , with President Strait
in the chair.
Trustee Prendergast introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of
the City of Redlands , calling a Special Election to he held on the 24th day of
January, 1911 , for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said
city the proposition of incurring a Bonded Indebtedness in the sum of Eighty
Thousand Dollars , for the purpose of acquiring lands for the uses and purposes of
two public parks in said city. " which was laid over under the rules .
Trustee Prendergast also introduced an ordinance relating to garbage ,
rubbish and waste matter.
On the recommendation of Marshal Wallace , Manuel Joseph was appointed to
• the police force said. appointment. to take- effect. from Janixary`lst , 1911.
On motion the meeting adjourned to Saturday, December 31st , at 11 :30 A. P3.. .
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Redlands ,Cal. December 31st , 1910.
11 :30 A.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. •
Present , -Trustees Clock, Williams , Prendergast , and President Strait pre-
siding.
An Ordinance previously introduced , entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands , calling a Special Election to be held on the 24th day of January, 1911 ,
for the purpose of submitting to the qualified Electors of said city the proposition
of incurring a bonded indebtedness in the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars , for the
purpose of acquiring lands for the uses and purposes of two public parks in said
City" , was passed by the following vote :
Ayes : - Trustees Clock, Williams and Prendergast, and President Strait .
Noes :- None .
Absent Trustee Cheesman.
There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion the meeting •
adjourned.
ity Clerk.
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Redlands ,Cal. January 4 , 1911.
2 :00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present with President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1910 ; also the ad-
journed regular meeting of December 24 , 1910 ; also the adjourned regular meeting
of December 31st, 1910, were read and approved, after which ?resident Strait , as
is his custom, gave an opportunity to visitors to discuss matters in which they
were interested.
Mr. Rickey, of the firm of Stuart (4 Rickey, stated that they had com-
pleted a road from East Highlands to the City' s Rock Crusher property, North of
hTentone , and asked that the City extend the road from its property to Mentone ,
thus making connection between that section and East Highland. The matter was
referred to the Street Committee.
Mr. Wilson, of the Tri-counties Conservation Association. asked for a
right of way on the North line of the Rock Crusher property for the purpose of
connecting a road which the said Association :is. now building with the road re-
ferred to by Mr. Rickey, by which means benefits would accrue to the public in •
general. The Attorney was instructed to prepare a deed for a right of way to
a strAp, twenty feet in width off the North line of the property mentioned above ,
and the President and Clerk were authorized to execute same.
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5164-- Next there was a protest presented containing the names of 138 parties
living in the vicinity of the proposed site for a cemetery in the Northwest sec-
tion of the city. In support of the same appeared D. P. Stone , Oscar Pansch,
• Col. W. J. Withers,, P. K. Shaffer. , C. W. Patterson, Peter Arth, Jr. ,Frederick Arth ,
and William Bollinger, each stating the grounds upon which the protest is based ,
and each declaring that the property values would materially deteriorate if the
cemetery should be established in their midst. 1r. R. Holtby Myers , who had
presented the petition to amend the ordinance so that such a course would be pos-
sible, spoke in favor of the proposition. Thus it will be seen that both sides
had a hearing, but no action was taken, it being postponed to some future date .
The protest was ordered filed, and in this connection Trustee Prendergast intro-
duced for consideration an ordinance which is a. proposed amendment to Ordinance
of
No . 434, relating to the establishingncemeteries , and the sane was laid over under
the rules.
Mrs. Maddell , of Stuart Avenue , was present again in the mater o" abating
• a nuisance at the corner of Stuart Avenue and. Seventh Street. Health Commissioner
Forline informed Mrs . Maddell that the Marshal had the matter in hand and would
see to it at once .
The Health Commissioner presented the following recommendation from the
Board of Health - That Dr. C. B. ide be appointed as a membrr of. the Board of
Health to succeed the late Dr. J. M. Wheat . On motion Dr. Ede was so appointed.
The Health Commissioner also recommended an amendment to the ordinance
relative to administering tuberculin tests; also that the records of all births
be reported to the City Clerk, as is done in the case of deaths , in order that
reference to the .records may be made at any time without the necessity of a trip
to San Bernardino . The health Commissioner was requested to have t. e Board of
Health confer with the City Attorney and prepare an ordinance to be submitted to
• this Board for consideration.
The Board then turned to the regular orc,er of business , first taking
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up communications , of which there,ftwo in number,-one from the San Bernardino Val -
ley Traction Co. , stating that the cluster of lights to be placed at the corner.
of Texas Street and San Bernardino Avenue had been installed and first operated
December 10 , 1910.
The other communication was from W. L. Frost , Agent of the Southern
California Edison Company, stating that the order had been placed for all materials
to install the street lights recently ordered in, and work would be completed EtS
soon as possible.
3165--The petition of G. T. Ordway, et al , for lights on East Highland
Avenue between Cajon and Reservoir Streets was referred to the Light Committee .
• The Tree petitions of Gartner Bros. Co. ( 3166) , A. Harvey Collins (316 ) ,
J. B. Glover (3169) , Geo. Williamson ( 3169) ,and F. W. Rusted ( 3170) were granted
in conformity with the recommendations of the Tree Commissioners.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands relating to garbage , rubbish and waste matter" being up for final
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' reading, was passed by the following vote': F i
Ayes - Trustees Clock, Williams and Cheesman.
Noes . - Trustee Prendergast .
In the matter of curbs and gutters on Cook Street from Central Ilvenue to •
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Park „venue ; 'the Engineer was instructed to start prece^dings. •The matter of walks'
'curbs and glitters et Columbia S.-treet =from Colton• Avenue to' Br6Ckton Avenue) , is referred
to the Street Committee and Engineer.
The next matter considered was the bids received at a previous meeting for
furnishing to the city a Rotary Street Sweeper. and Broom Filling device. The
City Engineer reported that the bid of Newell-Mathews Company was the lowest , to
wit $375. F. O. E. Los Angeles, whereupon on motion of Trustee Prendergast , the con-
tract' was awarded to the said Newell-Mathews Company, and the Clerk was instructed
to notify the unsuccessful bidders.
In the matter of the petition to extend Texas Street froie itprvresent
terminus to .`est State Street , the Street Committee recommended that nothing be
done at this time , and the petition was tabled.
The quarterly reports of the Treasurer and Clerk; also the report of the
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Clerk for the month of December, 1910 , were presented and ordered filed.
The Light Committee recommended that the petition of Frances Wolfenbercer,
et al. for l_ '..tc on Clark Street , between Nordin. and :•Myrtle. Streets , be denied.
The Committee will investigate the petition of F. L. Hite , et al for
lights on Stuart Avenue from Seventh Street to the East terminus of Stuart Avenue ,
and report at the next meeting.
In the matter of the petition of Frank Buehler , et al , to prevent the
dumping of rubbish and garbage along Park Avenue , betwe^n New York and Texas Street ,
the Health Commissioner recommended that it is a nuisance and should he abated,
whereupon the Board ordered that signs demanding the practice stopped be placed
at the point above named, and the Marshal instructed to see that the nuisance is
abated. •
In this connection Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance relating to •
the dumping of rubbish on private property, which was laid over under the rules.
In the matter of a hydrant at the corner. of Calhoun and Union Avenue ,
asked for in a petition signed by E. A. Macartney, et al, the Committee asked that
the time for report be extended to the next meeting, in order that they might as-
icertain the size of the main at this point , and get other necessary information.
lIt was so granted.
The Ordinance and Judiciary Committee recommended that action on the pe-
tition asking for the passage of an ordinance relating to itinerant electrical
contractors be indefinitely postponed.
All bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
paid from the funds to which they properly belong.
On motion of Truster Williams, the salary of Fred Hermann, of the Fire •
'Department , was increased from $80. to 05. per month, to take effect January 1 , 19111
Trustee Cheesman called the attention of the Board to the buildinrt at the
Southwest corner of Sixth and East State Streets, into which the Redlands Sanitary
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Laundry has just moved. He stated that they are occupying the second floor, and
that the foot of the stairway leading thereto is in close proximity to the. oil
• room, and if a fire should occur, it would in all probability originate in the oil
room, thereby cutting off the only means. of escape for the employees. He thought
the stairway should be changed, another one built , or a fire escape provided.
Trustee Clock' stated that Building Inspector Armstrong had taken this matter up
with him some time ago , and asked him to report the case to the Board, but he had
overlooked it . It was referred to the Fire Committee , with request that they
be prepared to make some recommendation at the next meeting of the Board.
Upon motion of Trustee Prendergast , the following resolution was adopted:-
RESOLVED, that the Domestic Water Company be , and the said Company is here-
by requested to submit to the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands , plans ,
specific.%tions and costs of the installation of a high pressure water system for
fire fighting purposes in said city, along the lines as heretofore discussed by
• representatives of the said ;Dater Company and said City, the area to be covered
as outlined by a map on file in the City Engineer' s office , to which reference is
hereby made , the system to be connected to the said Cater Company' s reservoirs , and
to be used for fire protection only.
There being no other matters for consideration, on motion the meeting ad-
journed.
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Redlnnds ,Cal. January 18 , 1911.
2:00 P.N.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
Present , -President Strait , TrusteesClock, Williams , Chessman and
Prendergast.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 4th were read and ap-
proved.
The usual order of business was slightly- departed from, the Board first
taking up petitions.
3171--Attorney H. W. Allen, representing the owners of the ITorthbrea
Tract petitioned the Board to take the necessary steps to vacatteDreka Street ,
which passes through their property, stating that as a reason for the request ,
the sub-division was to he withdrawn from the market. On motion of Trustee Clock
the petition was granted, the petitioners to pay all costs involved in the proceed-
• ings.
.3172--A petition utas presented signed by R. C. Campbell , et al , for
impounding waste and flood waters on the South side of Cypress ."•enue . mir. E. C.
Campbell and idr • J. H. Logic were present and spoke of the necessity of something '
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being done , as property is being damaged as a result of the present condition.
The matter was referred. to a committee of; the whole .
3173--The petition of W. Shearing , et al for lights on West Colton Avenue
from Texas Street to the West city limits , was referred to the Light Committee . •
The tree petitions of H. B. Miner (3174 ) and J . 2. Montgomery and Ammon P.
Kitching ( 5175 ) were granted on recommendation of the Tree Commission , while the
( 3176 )
• Petition of P. G . McIver, by the same authority, was held up for the present .
;1r. J . S. Edwards was present and said he desired to state for the enlight-
enment of the Board that the difficulty encountered by the Committee appointed
some time ago to investigate the Hillside Cemetery proposition, being the lack
of it sufficient amount of water which made it impracticable for the city to con-
sider taking it over, would very probably in the near future be overcome , and
plans are now maturing whereby it would be possible to secure all the water neces-
sary.
Attorney E. B. Patterson, representing the plumbers , petitioned the Board
for an ordinance to protect the local plumbers . His idea was to have the license •
for an outside contractor higher than the business license for the local plumber.
The matter was refer-ed to a committee of the whole .
Lir. J. H.. Aylesworth mde another verbal anneal to have restrictions placed
upon dogs , prohibiting them from r'mning at large , but no action was taken.
Hr. E. W. Hall , of South Pasadena, was present and stated that for the past
two years he had had the garbage contract for Pasadena, and came with the Trope of
arranging with the city for the contract here . The Board was not ready to award
such a contract , and i:r• Hall was told that he would probably be communicated with
at some latter date .
A communication was received from W. P. McArthur , asking for the refund of
the remaining one-half of a deposit put up in the matter of opening the street
during the construction of the Lugonia School. Referred to the City Engineer.
•
A corr.unicnt nn was received from John MacAdam, of Madison , jI. J. , protest-
ing against the establishment of a cemetery near his property in the Northwestern
part of the city. .Sane was ordered filed.
A communication was received from the Redlands Water. Company, relative to
the disposition of the surplus water which might accrue to the seven shares of
stock owned by the city by reason of putting the company' s pumps in action. A i
blank agreement between the city and 0. W. Harris was enclosed, and on motion
the President was authorized to execute this agreement.
Upon recommendation of Marshal Wallace , Mr. A. C. McShane was appointed to
the police force at a salary of $75.00 per north.
The Eire Cormuit`ee reported that sufficient means of escape in case of fire
had been provided for the employees of the Sanitary Laundry Co . , whose place of
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businel,c is on the Southwest corner of Sixth and East State Streets , and recom-
mended that the com eny be not required to provide another stairway orstbtionary
lire escape .
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. .
An ordinance previously introduced and entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Redlands, prohibiting the dumping of rubbish upon private proerty, was
read and passed by the following vote !
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Ayes :-Trusters Clock, Williams , Cheesman and. Prendergast.
Noes : - None .
An ordinance establishing the grades unon Franklin Avenue , Cook Street
introduced and
and Columbia Street was laid over under the rules.
The Street Committee asked for further tine in the natter of extending
the road from the Rock Crusher property to Lientone , which was granted.
The Bight Committee offered the following recornendat ons - That seven
lights he installed on East Highland Av"nue between Cajon and Reservoir Streets ,
also that seven lights be installed on Stuart Avenue between Seventh and the East-
ern' terminus of Stuart Avenue , that one light near the corner of High and Church
Streets be changed from its present location to a guy pole which is nearer the
corner, at which point the said light will be of greater benefit. On motion the
• above recommendations were adopted and the Clerk instructed to so notify the
Southern California Edison Company.
The Fire and Water Committee recommended that the hydrant asked for near
the corner of Calhoun Street and Union Avenue Le installed. The recom'iendatnon
was adopted, and on motion it was so ordered.
The bills as audited by the Finance Cormittee were ordered paid.
The annual report of the .Clerk. also the report of the Building Inspector
for the quarter ending December. 51st , 1910 were presented and. ordered filed.
On motion the following resolution was adopted . -
"Resolved , that the City Clerk cause to be prepared, ballot; Yr t7r,e
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pose of enabling the electors voting at the special municipal election to be held
on January 24th, 1911 , to express their preference of the proposed park site to
• ; be purchased by the City of Redlands in the event of the park bond proposition_
being carried , said proposition to be submitted as "Proposition No. 1" ,being the
land lying hest of the University, and "Proposition No . 2" , representing land ly-
ing East of the University. "
The Board also passed the following resolution. -
"Resolved, that any person desiring to change , alter or add to any
plumbing work or electrical wiring in or to any building or structure in the City
of Redlands, shall be permitted to do such work without requiring- such ie rson to
make any change , alteration or removal of any of the old work, or to bring or make
such old work conform to the present ordinances , rules or regulati?ns of said city
relating thereto ; provided that any new work done shall conform to existing ordi-
nances and regulations at the tine such work is done , so far as practicable, and.
• provided further that the old work or plumbing shall not constitute a nuiswnce , or
be a menace to health, or the old wiring be unsafe or liable to cause the destruc-
tion of such building or structure by fire.
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A resolution was passed directing the City Engineer to submit to
the Board plans and specifications for the erection of one-hundred twenty ornamen-
1ta.l cast iron lighting posts on the following streets :
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Orange Street, Letween Colton and Citrus Avenues
Cajon Street: , between Citrus and Olive Avenues '
Citrus. AVenue:,.between Third and Fifth Streets
State Street, between Third and Sixth Streets
Whereupon the City Engineer presented his plans and specifications for
said work. The Board then passed the resolution declaring that the plans and
specificc.tions as prepared by the Engineer for the work contemplated to be done
under proposed resolution of intention No. 290 be and. the sane are hereby :declared
Ito. be satisfac:tory to thee. Board.
`thereupon the Board rand Resolution of Intention No . 290, declaring that
the public inter•nst and convenience required it , and that it is the intention of
the Board of Trustees of the C,_ty of Redlands to order the erection of one-hundred
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Itwenty lighting posts in the district above specified ,
President Strait brought ur the mater of weights end measures , and
nfter some discussion the Clerk was instructed to get prices on such equipment
has will he necessary to inaugurate an adequate system of tests in the city. On
emotion the Finance Comittee was nnthorijed to employ Braver & Hubble , expert
laccountants , of San Bernardino , to audit the books of the Clerk and Treasurer.
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I: resolution was adopted instructing the Clerk to advertise for bids
for the city printing for the year 1911 , to include all legal printing , job work
and publishing the delinquent tax list.
Next the question arose as to the advisability of selling Lot 20 , of
• Block 25 , of the Residence Plat , owned by the city and held heretofore as a probable
• site for fire station. It having been demonstrated that from the central sta-
tion down town our equipment affords adequate rrotection to all parts of the city,
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as well as being far more economical to have the equipment concentrated at one
place , the Board felt the city would not need the land for the purpose for which
lit was purchased. The Clerk was authorised to advertise for bids for the sale of
said lot , said bids to be received up to 2:00 P.U. on the first day of February,
' 1911. No bids less than 5v 800 to he considered by the Board, and the right being
, reserved to reject any and all Lids.
A notion prevr.iled whereby the Furnirhing Connit4ee of the City Hall was
authori_r.ed to sup ly suitable chairs in sufficient number for the Council Chamber.
That was the last item of business for the deli;; and on notion the F
meeting edjournedato January 25th, 1911 at 2 .00 P.M.
City Clerk.
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Redlands , Cal . January 25 , 1911.
2:00 P.M.
• An adjourned regular meeting of the Board, with all members pr^sent, and
President Strait presiding . t
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Mr. Robert Hornbeck came before the Board with a number of samples of
lithographed and printed bonds , stating that he did not know what the Board' s
intention was concerning the bonds, -whether they are to be printed or
lithographed, but made the offer that if the city would furnish the paper , he
would print the bonds free of charge . It was brought out that in all probability
the purchaser of the bonds would reserve the right to do the printing or litho-
graphing, and as nothing definite could be decided upon, Mr. Hornbeck was thanked
for his generous offer, and told that he would be conferred with after the sale
of the bonds.
On recommendation of Marshal Wallace , C . W. Coe was appointed as police-
• man to serve in Smiley Heights.
On motion the following resolution was adopted ;
' RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do now
proceed to canvass the returns of the special election held in said city on the
24th day of January, 1911 , for the purpose of voting upon the proposition of
Redlands City Park Bonds in the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($$80 ,000. ) , called
under Ordinance No. 500 of said city.
AREAS , the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, having canvassed
the returns of the special election held in said city on the 24th day of January,
1911 , for the purpose of voting upon the proposition of the issuance of Redlands
City Park Bonds in the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars(?80,000. ) do now in accord-
ance with such canvass , declare the result of such election.
• THEREPORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That the said Board of Trustees does hereby
find and declare that the returns of said special election held as aforesaid
under and pursuant to ordinance No. 500 of said city, show the following results
and that the same be declared as follows , to wit :-
Total ballots polled in Municipal Election Precinct No. 1 331
Total Votes for said bonds in said precinct, 247
Total Votes against said bonds in said precinct , 84
Rejected ballots , None
Total ballots polled in Municipal Election Precinct No. 2 212
Total votes for said bonds in said precinct 138
Total votes against said bonds in said precinct 74
• Rejected ballots None
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Total ballots polled in Municipal Election Precinct No. 3 382
Total votes for said bonds in said precinct 288
Total votes against said bonds in said precinct 94
Rejected ballots in said precinct , 11 •
Total ballots polled in Municipal Election Precinct #4 188
Total votes for said bonds in said precinct 157
Total votes against said bonds in said precinct 31
Rejected ballots in said precinct 1
Total number of vot^s cast , . . , 1113
Total number of votes cast for said bonds 830
Total number of votes cast against said bonds 283
Necessary two-thirds vote 742
There being 830 votes cast for the issuance of said bonds as provided
by saidordinance, it is hereby declared that the issue of said Redlands City
Park Bonds in the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ( $80,000 . ) was and is authorized •
by and at said election. 1\
Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance of the
City of Redlands providing for the incurring of a bonded indebtedness of said
city in the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80.000. ) for the purpose of acquir-
ing lands for the uses and purposes of two public narks in said city, and pro-
viding for the issuance of bonds evidencing such indebtedness„" , and laid over
under the rules .
Upon motion the following resolution was adopted, being a notice of sale
of Redlands City Park Brands . -
RESOLVED, that it is hereby declared the intention of the Board of 'Trusters
of the City of Redlands to offer for sale all of the Redlands City Park Bonds ,
to be issued by said city, consisting of eighty ( 80 ) bonds of the denomination •
of One Thousand Dollars ( WOO ) each , to be negotiable in form, and known as
serial , and to be numbered consecutively from one to eighty both inclusive , and
to bear interest from the first day of March , 1911 , at the rate of five per cent.
per annum, to be payable semi-annually. Said bonds to be so issued that one-
fortieth part of the whole amount thereof, besides interest , shall become due and
payable each year after date thereof on the first of March. Both principal
and interest to be payable in gold coin. Said bonds to be sold for not ]e ss
than their par value , and bids therefor to be received until 2 :00 P.M. on the
8th day of February, 1911.
All bidders shall accompany their bids with a certifiedcheck for at
least two percent. of the amount of the bid as a guarantee that they will take
the bonds awarded to them , if any, and pay the sum bid therefor within twenty
days after notice of such award. Provided that if such bonds shall be illegally
issued for any reason , such certified check shall be returned to such bidder;
otherwise such check shall be forfeited to saidcity.
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RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice
of the sale of said bonds by publication of a notice of said sale in such form
• as he may deem sufficient therefor, in. the Redlands Daily Pacts , such notice to
be published for at least ten days .
There being no other business to come before the Board, the meting ad-
journed.
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Redlands ,California. February 1 , 1911.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
Present, -President Strait and Trustees Clock , Williams and Cheesman.
Absent , - Trustee Prendergast .
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 18th, also the adjourned
regular meeting of January 25th were read and approved. •
At this point Attorney R. Holtby Myers was heard on the cemetery proposition.
He had previously asked for the consideration of an amendment to Ordinance No. 434,
fixing the boundaries of cemeteries within the city. He stated that so much op-
position had developed in the locality in which he had. contemplated establishing a
cemetery, that out of courtesy to and in consideration for the residents of that
section , he asked for the privilege of withdrawing his petition , as the plan had
been abandoned. On motion of Trustee Williams said withdrawal was granted.
MT. J. M. Richey stated that he had comf%rred with Supervisor Horton in
• regard to the building of the road. connecting East Highlands with Mentone . and
Mr. Horton had agreed that as soon as the city built the road across the rock
crusher land , he would take it up on the South side of the river and complete the
road to Mentone . He further stated that Mr. Horton would build the city' s end of
the road for $200 if it cas so desired. The matter was left in the hands of
the Street Committee and the City Engineer.
Mr. H. B. Miller stated that he was racking some improvements on :+'est Fern
Avenue and needed a considerable amount of dirt ; that the street needs grading near ,
him, and if he could get the dirt from th^ cutting of these grades , it would be
sufficient for his purpose , and if the city will do this grading at this time , he
will pay more than half the cost of same . Pair. n. Findlay and .Jr. J. 7. "roam
also urged that the grading of this street be done at this time , each stating that
• in its present condition it precludes the making of improvements which they have
• in contemplation. Referred to the Street Committee and Engineer with power to act.
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:, communication wr•e received from S. R. Hotchkiss , Secretary of the Tree
Commission, asking the Board to pass a resolution instructing the City Engineer
to prepare a plat and profile of the Terrace on Colton Avenue between Sixth and
Church Streets , stating further that the Tree Commission is planning to improve
the street , and the said plat and profile are desired .for that purpose . The
communication was refer"ed to the City Engineer.
It communication was received from Ir. Wesley White , a capitalist of
San Diego , in reference to the Park Bond issue , ane ordered filed.
A request came in from II. L . Ferguson of the Redlands University Realty
Company that the Board accept such streets in their subdivision as have been im-
proved and graded ac-tording to the requirements of the city, whereupon the Board
accepted the following - Berkeley Street , and College and Campus Avenues from
Church Street to Occidental Street .
communication vas received signed by Joseph Porn, et al, asking the
Board to take the necessary steps to remove a certain bill-board from a point near
the corner of San Bernardino Avenue and Orange Street . Referred to the Street •
Committee.
3177--W• 3. Davenport made application for the position of Superintendent
of Parks. The same was ordered filed.
The tWo following petitions were referred to the Street Committee and Engineer:
3178--The Redlands University Realty Co. for a public sewer in their tract
bounded as follows: Church Street on the West ; Colton Avenue on the South; Judson
Street on the East and Brockton Avenue on the North.
3179--Philip Bausch, et al . for closing a Portion of Park Avenue.
The two following petitions were refe ^red to the Street Committee -
3180--Willis F. F:eisimore , et al , for curbs and gutters on High Avenue,
between Church and Division Streets.
3181--The Bungalow Apartments Company, for closing alley in. Truesdell •
Addition, map attached.
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The two following tit ns were referred to the Fire Committee -
3182--T. B. Shrewsbury , et al , for hydrrnt at corner Union .Avenue' and Wash-
ington Streets , or at the alley on Union Avenue , between Orange and Washington
Streets.
3183--Bungalow Apartments Co. for hydrant at corner of West Olive Avenue
and i&ichigan Street.
3184--The _petition of ,7• H. Long, et al for one light at the corner of
Bonita Street and Sylvan Boulevard was referred to the :Electric Light Committee.
The Tree Commission made the following recommendations relative to the
tree petitions file d•
That the petition of E. Callahan ( 3185) be granted. •
That that of Lirs. J. E. Ward be denied. ( 3186 )
That of 1 a.rE. Cornwall be
J granted, the work to be done under the Super-
vision of the Forester. ( 3187 )
(3188 )
That of J. H . Schraeder4'ye granted, the trees to be planted at thirty "
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foot intervals , the planting not to lie done before the middle of March.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands
establishing official grade upon Franklin Avenue , Cook and Columbia Streets" be-
• ing up for final reading , was passed by the following vote
Ayes : Trustees Clock, Williams and Cheesman.
Noes . None .
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled " in Ordinance of the City of
Redlands providing for the incurring of a bonded indebtedness of said city in the
sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000 ) for the purpose of acquiring lands for the
uses and purposes of two public parks in said city, and providing for the issuance of
bonds evidencing such indebtedness" , being up for final reading , was passed by the
following vote:-
Ayes :- Trustees Clock, Williams , Chessman and Strait .
Noes : - None.
Absent Trustee Prendergast.
• The Committee of the whole , through President Strait , made the following
reports and recommendations concerning certain matters left in their hands . -
That the petition of E. C . Campbell , et al to impound waste and flood waters
on the South side of West Cypress Avenue , be denied, inasmuch as there are other
points in the city where the condition is worse.
That the petit ion of the ?lumbers for an ordinance fixing a high license on
plumbing contractors without the city be deniedfor the reason that it would be
necessary and only a matter of justice to in like manner protect all the other
trades.
For the same reason the Cora!ittee recommended t•Fat the petition of the
electrical contractors for a similar ordinance protecting them be denied.
The Light Committee recommended that the petition of W. Shearing, et al , for
lights on West Colton Avenue from Texas Street to the West city limits , be laid
• over until July 1st.
All of the above recommendations were adopted.
City Engineer Hinckley presented his estimate of the cost of consii,cting
the system of ornamental lights , as described in Resolution of Intention No. 290,
showing the cost to be $17651.10 , or about Cl.80 per foot front . The estimate
was filed as a part of the proceedings, whereupon the Board adopted the following
resolution : -
"Whereas., the City Engineer has heretofore filed with the City Clerk of
the City of Redlands (being the Clerk of this Board) his report in writing, pre-
senting the things required of him in and by Resolution of Intention No. 290,
adopted by this Board on January 18 , 1911 , and
WHEREAS , the City Clerk has presented the same to this Board for consider-
• ati on, and
WTHEIWS , this Board having considered the same and having made no modifi-
cations therepf, now, therefore ,
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Wednesday, the first day of March, 1911, at the hour
of two o ' clock P.M. of that day, at the Council Chamber of this Board in the City
Hall of the City of Redlands, State of California, be and the same is hereby fixed as
the time and place for hearing protests in relation to the proposed improvement set •
forth in said Resolution No. 290.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said hearing in the
manner and form, and as required by law, and to publish such notice thereof in the
Redlands Daily Pacts , a daily newspaper published and circulated in said city, here-
by designated for that purpose , for a period of two days, and said Clerk is further
directed to post notices of the passage of said resolution of intention and of the
filing of said report in the manner and form as required by law, and to cause a
notice similar in substance to be published for a period of two days in said newspaper
which is herby designated for that purpose. "
The City Engineer reported that he had refunded to N. P. McArthur, the remaining
half of a deposit put up by him at the time of opening the street during the construc�-
t of the Lugonia School. •
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The Street Committee asked for more time in the matter of building the Men-
tone road, vthich was granted.
This being the time for opening bids on Lot 20, Block 25 , of Residence Plat ,
bids were received as follows :-
One from R. R. Richey for 51850 ; also one from the Clark-Simonds Realty Co.
for N905. It was brought out that the city can profitably exchange this lot for
two others which will serve for the purpose of a tennis court and play ground ;
furthermore , that an offer of ?1000 for this lot had already been declined. There-
fore, on motion the Board rejected both bids , and the Clerk was instructed to so
notify the bidders , and the matter of the disposition of the lot was left to the
Park Commit tee.
The annual statementsof the Redlands, Lugonia and Grafton Domestic Water
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Company, and the Northside Mater Company were presented and ordered filed.
The monthly financial statement of the Clerk was also submitted and likewise order-
ed filed.
The Board then passed a resolution authorizing the Clerk to draw warrants
to pay the officers who served on the occasion of the bond election held on January
24th, 1911; also to pay for the use of polling places on the same occasion.
On motion the following resolution was adopted .
"RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees that until and including April 7th , 1911,
all dogs are hereby prohibited from running at large upon any street , avenue or
public place in the City of Redlands, unless such dog be securely muzzled by a wire
muzzle , or led by a chain or line , so as to effectively prevent it from biting any
person o nimal , and
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BE IT FURTER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be published in
� e edlands Daily Pacts for two days , in compliance with Ordinance No. 472 of
the City of Redlands. "
Next vias discussed the subject of the city' s donation of ;~25.00 per month
to the Settlement. Dr. Forline being present was asked if he could state whether
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or not patients are treated therein who are not able to pay for such treatment. He
stated that hewas not sufficiently conversant with the affairs to make a proper
• answer to the question. Trustee Cheesman said he would like to have the insti-
tution defined;-Wliethe r run on a charitable or commercial basis ; that when it was
located in the canyon it seemed to be under the auspices of the churches ;and vatious
charitable associations, but since it had been removed no one seemed to know its
status . Trustee Clock stated that the report came to him that patients with
limited means are received there for treatment , and after their money is exhausted,
then the city' s donation is applied. He did not know whether or not this report
be true, but felt that no further payments should be made until the matter is thor-
oughly investigated, vhereupon, on motion it was so ordered.
City Recorder McIver, asked for a filing cabinet for his office. The request
was left in the hands of the furnishing committee .
The bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
• President Strait intinoted that the time was now approaching, he thought ,
for walks to be ordered in on East Colton Avenue , but that it would probably be well
to hold off until the street is paved, and until something definite is known in
regard to the extension of the street railway out Colton Avenue . In this con-
nection he stated that there has been some delay in hearing from the representatives
of the Railway Company, by reason of the transfer of the system by the Huntington
interests to the Southern Pacific Railway Company, and the time required to perfect r: .
such transfer. but Mr. Holt had recently stated that in about two weeks representa-
tives would be hem to look the proposition over.
Health Commissioner Forline stated to the Board that many houses situated
along the line of public sewers had not yet connected, and asked the Board as a pre-
liminary step to publish a notice calling the attention of the public to the ex-
• isting ordinance and that it is a misdemeanor to fail to so connect with the sewer.
He stated that after this notice he will see that the ordinance is enforced. On
motion the Board authorized the Marshal to publish such a notice for three days in
both the daily papers.
Dr. Forline also called attention to the steps being taken toward the im-
provement of the slum district of our city, and recommended the appointment of a
Committee of five , to be known as the "Housing Committee" to consist of Mrs .
Jennie Davis, Rev, N. D. Hynson, Rev. C. P. Blaisdell , City Forester J. Frank gore
and Health Commissioner Forline . On motion of ?rustee Clock the Commitee was so
appointed, and the personnel as recommended.
Mr. A. VI. Hill, of Columbia Street , representing some of the property
owners on said street where walks , curbs and gutters &re to be ordered in, appeared
• in protest a.gcinst the construction of walks, unless they are also ordered in on the
Northside of Colton Avenue between Columbia and Orange Streets. He stated that they
are in favor of improvements and have no objection to putting in the curbs and
gutters , but felt that the walks would be of little benefit to them on Columbia
Street , unless Colton Avenue between Columbia and Orange is included. On the
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strength of his remarks the matter of ordering in the walks was held up for two
weeks , and in thn meantime a petition will be circulated looking to the construc-
tion of walks on the North side of West Colton Avenue from Texas Street to Orange •
Street.
This ended the business of the day, and. on motion adjournment was taken to
4 .30 P.M. , February 8 , 1911. —�
City Clerk.
Redlands ,Cal. February 8 , 1911
4 :30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
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Present ,-Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman and President Strait in
the chair.
This being the day set for opening bids for the purchase of the Red-
lands City Park Bonds in the sum of 80 ,000, bids were received as follows :
William R. Staats Co. ,Los Angeles . .. 05032.60
E. H. Rollins & Sons „$an .Francisco .. 4888.00
G. G. Bl
ymyer & CO . , San Francisco 4851.00
N. W. Halsey & Co. ,Los Angeles 4504.00
J. H. Adams & Co. , Los Angeles 4361.00
Redlands National Bank 4137 .00
Barroll & Co. ,LOs Angeles , 3818.00
The bid of William R. Staats Co. of Los Angeles , was the highest ,
and on motion of Trustee Clock the Board passed the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the Eighty-Thousand Dollar ($80,000 ) bond issue
be awarded to William R. Staats Co. at the price bid for the same in its bid,
filed February 8 , 1911 , and that the certified checks of the other bidders be
returned to them.
Mr. J. H. Fisher referred to the dog muzzling ordinance and stated
that the law should be rigidly enforced or repealed, as those dogs which are
muzzled are at the mercy of the unmuzzled ones. He was told that everything
was being done to make the ordinance effective .
Mr. E. B. Patterson, Secretary of the I'derchants'and Manufacturers'
Association then presented a petition (3189 ) containing the names of several
hundred citizens, asking the Board to take steps to present to the citizens of
Redlands some comprehensive plan whereby a domestic water supply may be acquired •
for this municipality. Mr. F. P. Meserve also stated that he had circulated
one of the petitions , giving the sentiment as he found it shoring it to be univer-
sally in favor of such a project. Mr. K. C. Wells and Mr. H. H. Fisher. followed
with substantially the same statement. A general discussion ensued, closing
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with the appointment of the Water Committee of the Board and the City Engineer
to work with a committee from the Merchants ' and Manufacturers ' Association,
the Committee from this Board being empowered to engage the services of some com-
• petent engineer if they deem it advisable . In this connection on motion of
Trustee Clock, the clerk was instructed to ask the Board of Trade to appoint a
committee to work with the two committees above named in the investigation of
the water propos it ion.
Mrs. J. E. Ward asked a reconsideration of her petition for removing
a palm tree from her driveway on West Olive Avenue . She stated the case to the
Board, after which she was told that the matter would have to be referred back
to the Tree Commission, vthich would be done, and that they would be asked to
re-consider their action.
On ieotion of:Trustee Cheetman",Resolution'" ordering'Work to be done , No.
n9 was adopted, declaring that"'the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands
deem it to be required by the public interest and convenience , and hereby orders
• all that certain sewer work to be done as specified in said resolution, and
directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said work, inviting sealed pro-
posals or bids for doing such work, and other matters and things as therein set
forth.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
ity Clerk.
Redlan:?c ,Cal. February 15 , 1911 .
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A regalar meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present,-President Strait , Trustees Clock, Williams and Cheesman.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 1st ; also the adjourned
regular_•meeting of February"8th were read and approved.
The Board proceeded with the regular order of business , first taking
up communications , of which there were three in number as follows ! -
0. W. Donnell, agent of the Santa Fe Railroad Co . , stating that he held
a bill of `'?57 .00 against the city for rental of the site of the rock bins for the
year ending November 15 , 1911 , and requesting the payment of same , with the under-
standing that if the bins are removed before the expiration of the year , the com-
pany will refund the unearned portion of the years rental . The matter was left
• in the hands of the City Engineer.
E. G. Pratt asked some disposition of the petition which he filed in
December in the interest of the Electrical Contractors , asking for certain amend-
ments to the business license ordinance . This petition having been denied by the
Board at its meeting on February 1st , the Clerk was instructed to so notify Mr.
Pratt.
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Mrs . B. 1 adell , of #316 Stuart Avenue , again called attention to the smoke
nuisance maintained by J . H. Stuart at his barn , corner of Stuart Avenue and 7th
Street ; also stating that his barn , where four horses are kept , is within ten feet
of her front door , the drainage from which runs across the sidewalk at this point . •
The conthunication was referred to the Board of Health for investigation.
The three following petitions were referred to the Street Coi ,ittee !-
3190--A. I . McWilliams , et a1 , representing property owners on Columbia Street
between Union and Brockton Avenues , and protesting against the construction of side-
walks at this time , asking that they be given one year from March 1, 1911 in which
to construct curbs and gutters.
3191--.Iiilton M. Smith , et al , protesting against the proposed construction of
walks , curbs and gutters on Columbia Street between Colton and Brockton Avenues ,
stating that by reason of the character of the soil and the absence of such improve-
ments all around them , this act is unnecessary and will work a hardship on property
owners.
3192--The Bungalow Apartments Company, asking that Ladd Street be graded, and •
the name changed to Parkwood Drive .
3193--The petition from the Medical Society to repeal the business license
ordinance wr s laid over for future consideration.
3194)
31957 The tree petitions of Martha Whitney, J. C. & L. M. Winston, and the University
3196)
of Redlands were granted upon the recommendation of the Tree Commission.
319-7--The petition of Mrs. J. E. Ward, while it had met with favor from the
Tree Commission, was held up for the present on motion of Trustee Clock, who stated
that there was a protest from adjoining property owners , and he felt that they should
be heard from before this petition was granted, said opposition seeming to have
developed since the action of the Tree Commission recommending that the same be
grant ed.
The applications for appointment as Park Superintendent and Clare Taker of
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Yr. D. Covington ( 3198) , and J. D. Vlindso:r (3199 ) respectively, were returned by the
Tree Commission with the following endorsement upon each• "Returned without recom-
mendation" ;whereupon they were ordered filed.
Trustee Cheesnan presented a drawing of a cabinet which he thought would meet
the needs of the Recorder , same to cost $25. 00 , but said that owing to the illness
of Trustee Prendergast , who was also a member of this committee , and his inability to
confer with him, he did not feel like taking the responsibility upon himself , and
wanted the Board to make suggestions. It was thought that a smaller cabinet ,-one
With about six drawers, would answer for the filing of all papers relative to city
affairs, and this the furnishing committee was authorized to secure , if satisfactory,
but if the Recorder desired one large enough for filing both county and city records ,
the Board felt that it vvuld not be incumbent upon the City to furnish it .
As to chairs for the Council Chamber , Trustee Gheesman asked that the
time be extended until Trustee Prendergast recovered, that they may get together
and it was so granted.
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The City Engineer reported that the rmtter of removing the bill board
situated near the corner of San Bernardino Avenue and Orange Street will be taken
up with the property owners for adjustment .
• s Engineer Hinckley also reported that curbs and gutters are being con-
structed on High Avenue between Church and Division Streets .
The Street Committee asked for an extension of time in the matter of
closing an alley in the Truesdell Addition; also in regard to the sewer petitioned
for by the Redlands University Realty Company.
In regard to the closing of a portion of Park Avenue , the Street Com-
mittee recommended that the Clerk notify the Santa Fe that this is in contemplation
and to give the company time to protest if they desire , before any further steps
are taken, and it was so ordered.
The City Engineer reported that the plat and map of the Terrace between
Sixth and Church Streets are now ready for the Tree Commission.
The Fire Committee recommended granting the petitions of the Bungalow
,• Apar-bents Company for a hydrant at the corner of Michigan and rest Olive Avenue ;
they also recommended the granting of the petition of T. B. Shrewsbury, et al
for a hydrant on Union Avenue at the alley between '7ashington and Clay Streets.
The Light Committee recommended that the petitionfor a light at the
corner of Bonita Street and Sylvan Boulevard be laid over until improvements are
commenced in the Park, and all of the above recommendations were adopted.
The bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid from the
proper funds.
A resolution was passed directing the City Engineer to submit to the
Board, as soon as practicable , plans , specifications and profile for curbs and
gutters upon the East and West side of Ninth Street between the North property line
of Citrus Avenue and the West property line of Central Avenue ; also on the East and
• West side of Cook Street from Central Avenue to Park Avenue , and upon the North ands
South side of Citrus Avenue from the East side of Church Street to the West side of
Wabash Avenue ; also plans , profiles and specifications for the construction of cement
sidewalks on the South side of Beacon Street between the East side of Citrus Avenue
and the West side of Fern Avenue and upon the East and West side of Ninth Street
between the North property line of Citrus Avenue and the West property line of
Central Avenue ; all as contemplated by proposed resolution of intention No. 291.
Whereupon the City Engineer presented his plans , specifications and
profile for said work.
The Board then passed the resolution declaring that the plans , specifica-
tions and profile prepared by the City Engineer for the street work contemplated
under proposed Resoluti:n of Intention No. 291 be and the same are hereby adopted and
• approved by this Boards
Whereupon the Board passed Resolution of Intention No. 291, decaa ring
that the public interest and convenience required it , and that it is the intention
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of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands to order the construction of curbs
gutters and sidewalks, all according to said proposed Resolution of Intrzntion No. 291,
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and other matters and things as theretinPset ,forth ; and asking the City Clerk to post
and publish this resolution of intention according to law.
On motion the Clerk was authorized to refund to Frank Daly the sum of 61.95
for an erroneous assessment upon improvements on Lot 17 of the Woodlawn 'Tract. •
The report of C. T . Gifford, as City Recorder for the quarter ending
December 31st , 1910 was submitted and ordered filed; also the report of City Recorder
P. G. McIver, for the month of January, 1911, which was likewise ordered filed.
The donation of 025. 00 per month to the Settlement came up for discussion.
It appeared that the institution is still doing charitable work, and tiresident Strait
after having talked with dif ferent members of the Health Board, thought their present
allowance in the budget would take care of the donation, whereupon the Clerk was
authorized to continue the payment of 425.00 per month, as heretofore . This being
the tine fixed for receiving bids for the city printin& for the year beginning
March 1, 1911 , the following were ?ubmitted:-
The Review Publishing Co .
1st . For printing the delinquent tax list for the fiscal year 1911, •
65¢ for the first insertion ; 45/ for the second ; 35/ for the third and 20/ for the fourth
and subsequent insertions, based on each inch of nonpariel measure .
2nd . For doing the advertising, both local and legal notices of the city
for one year commencing March 1, 1911, not required by law to be in a daily newspaper,
at the same figures as for specification No. 1.
3rd. For doing the advertising, both local and legal notices of the city
for one year commencing March 1 , 1911, required by law to be in a daily newspaper
at the same figures as for specification No. 2.
This being the only bid submitted for this work, the following resolution
was adopted;-
RESOLVED, that the Review Publishing Co. be awarded the contcrect for
one year commencing March 1, 1911 for the city printing as specified in the first
three items of the hoti:c'e inviting sealed proposals ,according to their written bid •
filed this day.
On the fourth item of the notice inviting sealed proposals for the job
work, three bids were received as follows :
Redlands Daily Facts
Rice & Cook
The Citrograph Printing House , by Robert Hornbeck.
These three bids were referred to the Clerk to check and report at the next
mee ting o f the Board.
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Rev. Wm. F. Lusk presented the following resolution from the Ministerial
Association, signed by M. A. Hollabaugh, Secretary -
"RESOLVED, That we , the ministers of Redlands , do hereby petition the City
Trustees to enact an ordinance prohibiting the playing of professional base ball , or
games for which an admission fee is charged or asked, in the City of Redlands on I •
Sundays. "
Referred to a committee of the whole Board.
Next Health Commissioner Forline introduced the subject of sewer connections,
which .:ca3led forth a general discussion, the result of which was that the sewer coma
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mittee was requested to take the matter up with the plumbers and find out something
about the charges for connections , and for the committee to decide if it is advis-
able to divide the city into districts with a specified tine set in which all con-
nection s shall be made , and to confer with the Board of Health if they so desired.
On recommendation of Marshal Wallace , A. J. Rhodes was appointed special
police officer without pay.
An ordinance previously introduced amending Section 86 of drdinance No.
430, relating to tuberculin tests , was lead, and after some discussion the follow-
ing amendment was offered: In the seventh line from the bottom of the first
page , insert the three words "and City Veterinarian" following the words "Health
Commissioner" . The amendment was adopted with no dissenting voice , after which
the ordinance as amended was passed by the following vote :-
Ayes - Trustees Clock, Williams , Chersman and President Strait .
Noes:- None .
i• Absent Trustre Prendergast .
Mr. S. R. Hotchkiss•,. Secretary of the Tree Commission, outlined the plans
which they have as to the improvements of :Fourth and Eureka Street , and Fern Avenue .
A map was also submitted and the plans of the Tree Commission were approved and
adopted.
Mr. F. P. Meserve stated that three very fine Elm trees had reached the
City, one of which had come into the possession of the Elks Lodge , and they, in
turn, desired to present the same to the city, to be planted in the Library Park,
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and^planning appropriate exercises to be held at 11 :00 A.M. February 22, 1911,
and inviting President Strait to be present and accept the tree on behalf of the
city, rhich invitation was accepted.
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Mr. Meserve pointed out the necessity for re-numbering houses over the
city, occasioned by the opening of new streets , but no final action was taken.
• On motion the Clerk was ordered to refund to A. B. Smiley the amount of his city
taxes as shoran by his receipt for the year 1910 , this having been the customof
the former board for years.
There was no further business to come before the Board; therefore , on
motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands ,Cal . March 1, 1911.
2:00 P.m.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members prevent with President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 15th were read and approved.
A communication was received from A. H. Whaley, Agent, offering to exchange
two lots on the corner of Chestnut Avenue and California Street for the City' s
lot on the corner of Alvarado Street and Chestnut Avenue , and a cash consideration
of $150. Referred to the Park Committee with power to act.
A communication was received from J. T. Kemble , offering the city twenty
acres of land. on East Pioneer Avenue , eleven acres of which are planted to Eucal-
pytus trees seven years old . The price asked was $7500. ,--$1,500 on April 1st ,
1911 and %x1,000 a year, without interest , until the full amount is paid. Refer-
red to the Park Committee.
A communication was received from the Redlands Furniture and Carpet Co. ,
asking that the alley from Orange to Fifth Street , between State and Citrus , be
paved, but in the absence of a petition from a majority of the abutting property
owners , no action was taken , and the communication was ordered filed.
The tree petitions of C. H. Stull (3200) , Wm. Love (3201 ) and H. A . Cherrier
(3202 ) were granted under the recommendation of the Tree Commission.
3203--The petition of Mrs . S. 0 . Silvester , et al , for sidewalks on the
North side of West Colt on Avenue between Orange and Columbia Streets, was referred
to the City Engineer and Street Committee.
3204--The petition of F. A . Alexander, et al , endorsing Dr. R. L. Tritton
for the office of City Veterinarian was ordered filed.
3205--The petition of Francis E. Smither , et al , protesting against the ap-
pointment of Dr. W. B. Phelps as City Veterinarian, was likewise ordered filed. •
3206--R. II. Austin & 0. t. Zetzsche filed a protest to the proposed improve-
ment on Cook Street between Citrus and Central Avenues, It appeared that they
own all of the frontage, and the protest was referred to the City Engineer, who
stated that no improvements are contemplated in this block. The protea t was
ordered filed.
3207--F. :1. Hunt , et al , filed a protest against the ir:provement on East
Citrus Avenue between Church Street and Wabash Avenue , as contemplated in the
fifth paragraph of Resolution of Intention No. 291. Some of the abutting property
owners were present and gave their reasons for such protest.
The Board feeling, their position well taken paired the following resolution
affecting that portion of the proceedings : -
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RESOLVED , that the fifth item in Resolution of Intention Ho. 291 relative
to the construction of putts and concrete gutters upon the North and South sideACpp
itrus Ave .
from the East line of Church Street to the West line of 7:abash Avenue , be and
the same is h•,reby dropped from the proceedings.
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This being the time for hearing protests in the matter of the construction
of an ornamental street lighting system , as per Resolution of Intention No. 290,
adopted by the Board of Trustees on January 18 , 1911 , there was filed a protest
i signed by I. C. Sinclair, et al (3208 ) objecting to the lights being extended North
of Stuart Avenue on Orange Street . E. M. Cope protested , unless the lights were
extended to Colton venue . K. C. Wells thought the specifications might be modi-
fied so that lighter materials could be used, or brackets and overhead wiring , rather
than posts and underground wiring, thus reducing the cost of installation. The
Board passed the following resolution• -
RESOLVED, that this matter be left to the City Engineer and Light Committee
for investigation and report at the next meeting of the Board, which will be March
15th, and this date be fixed as the time for hearing further protests.
The Clerk reported that upon checking the bids submitted to the Board at a
meeting there of held on February 15 , 1911 , for the job printing of the City and
furnishing supplies therefor for one year, beginning March 1 , 1911 , he found the
• result as follows ;-
The bid of the Redlands Daily Facts 5196 .10
Rice & Cook 82.85
The Citrograph Printing House , 115.50
Whereupon the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the contract for the job printing of the city , and the fur-
nishing of supplies therefor for one year , beginning March 1 , 1911 , be and the same
is hereby awarded to Rice & Cook, according to their bid submitted to the Board at
a regular me=ting thereof held on the 15th day of February, 1911 , the bid of said
Rice & Cook being the lowest received. The Board then approved the above award.
The report of Messrs Draper & Lublell, of Zan Bernardino , who were employ-
ed to audit the books of the City Officers was submitted and passed to the Finance
• Committee.
This being the time for opening bids for the construction of public sewers
as described in Resolution of Intention No. 289 , bids were received as follows : -
Ernest Frenzell,--for Walnut Avenue Sewer, $1350 ; for Chestnut Avenue
sewer, $1350, a certified check for $150 accompanying each bid.
H. H. Lineau,--Tor Walnut Avenue sewer, $1455 ; for Chestnut Avenue sewer ,
$1472, a certified check for $150 accompanying each bid.
The bid of Ernest Frenzell being the lowest , the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLVED, that the cont,ra„ct for the construction of public sewers de-
scribed in Resolution of Intention No . 289 , be and the same is hereby awarded to
Ernest Frenzell at the price named in his written bid submitted this day, to wit !
$1350 for each piece of work, both of said sewers to be constructed in accordance
• with the plans , specifications , profiles and cross sections therefor on file in
the office of the City Engineer.
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The Board then approved the award of such contract to said. Ernest Frenzell,
and the Clerk was authorized to return the certified checks to the unsuccessful
bidders.
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Health Commissioner Forline reported the complaint of Mrs. Maddell , of
#316 Stuart Avenue, and stated that the smoke and dust nuisance had been abated
as far as possible , and nothing could be done with the barn in question until the
garbage ordinance went into effect the 4th of this month. ,i
Dr. Forline asked that the garbage ordinance be published in circular form ,
and a man employed to make a house to house canvas , leaving a copy at each home , in
order that everybody may be posted as to the requirements of the ordinance. It was
thought that the same officer might at the same time ascertain the name of all who
were not connected with the sewer, and serve notice on them. The matter was refer-
red to the T'oard of Health and City Attorney.
The Health Board recommended that the office of City Veterinarian be abol-
ished and that a veterinarian be employed for specific work when needed, and be paid
for such services . This the Board took under advisement .
Trustee Williams reported on the Sewer Committee ' s investigation. They found
the cost of sewer connection varies from C,20 to 4150 , according to the distance from
the sewer, and the kind of appliances used. •
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Mr. Sidney Hockridge of the Tree Commission, presented a map of Fourth
Street between Citrus and Cypress Avenues , showing their plans regarding the planting
and removing of trees. On motion the plans of the Tree Commission were approved
and adopted.
Mr. Hockridge presented a petition from. H. A . %Vesterbrook ( 3209 ) asking
that there be adopted a uniform plan for tree planting upon Center Streit between
Olive and Brookside Avenues . This petition bore the following recommendation
of the Tree Commission:- That Center Street , between Brookside and Olive Avenues
be planted to Pepper Trees at thirty foot intervals , with the idea of ultimately
removing alternate trees, and the property owners desiring to plant should file
petitions in the usual manner . On motion the above recommendation was approved
and adopted. •
Mr. W. P. McIntosh here entered a protest against disturbing the palm
tree on or near his property on ,lest Olive Avenue, being the tree which Mrs. J.
E. Ward had asked permission to remove. The Board held the matter up for legal
advice .
Mr. J. M. Terry, of Columbia Strut , urged the Board to proceed with the
order requiring walks , curbs and gutters on said street between Colton and Brook-
side Avenues . Referred to the Street Committee to report at the next meeting.
The Street Committee asked that the matter of grading and changing
the name of Ladd Street be left over until the next meeting, and it was so ordered.
The mater of closing a certain alley in Truesdell 's Addition was given
into the hands of the Street Committee for investigation.
The closing of a portion of Park Avenue was laid over until the next
meeting . •
Trustee Williams reported that the Sewer Committee had investigated
the cost of the right of way for a sewer to the Redlands University Realty Co.
tract, and found it would be necessary to pay for orange. trers upon such right
of way. He thought 450 would probably cover the cost.
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President Strait stated that it did not appear to be necessary at this
time to frame an ordinance prohibiting Sunday base ball , as there seemed to be no
disposition to inaugurate Sunday games. The matter was , therefore , abandoned for
• the present.
All bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
paid.
Trustee Clock brought up the subject of caring for the trees across the
Wash. He stated that the Supervisors desired our City Forester to care for them
at the expense of the •Ctunty. It was the consensus of opinion that the Supervisors
should write this Board , asking that the Forester give these trees proper care , and pre-
sent the bill to the County.
On motion the Park Committee was instructed to act with a Committee from
the Board of Trade and arrange the matter with the Supervisors.
On motion Trustee Cheesman was authorized to act with the 'dater Committee
of this Board in the investigation of the water proposition, with a view of municipal
• ownership'.
Trustee Cheesman stated that the owner of the lot on the Northwest corner
of Last State and Seventh Streets , would consider exchanging the same for the city' s
lot on the corner of Alvarado Street and Chestnut Avenue , suggesting that this lot
would afford a good location for a fire station in the future . Referred to
the Fire Committee.
Figures and data were submitted relative to the necessary equipment for
a department of weights and measures. deferred to the Finance Committee with power
to act.
President Strait spoke of the advisability of appointing a Park Commission
to work in conjunction with the Park Committee of this Board in the development of
the city parks and play grounds , and suggested the appointment of the following per-
• sons :- Rev. C. F . Blaisdell
3-. Harvey Collins
Mrs. J . J. Suess.
On motion the appointment was so made .
Dr. 1'1. E. Phelps submitted a blank notice issued from the office of the
Health Commission , with instructions that he immediately send one to each owner of
a cow or cows in the city, requiring that the tuberculin test be administered within
thirty days after such notice. Dr. Phelps stated that it would be impossible to test
all the cows in the city in thirty days , and questioned the advisability of sending
out such notices . On motion he was asked to take it up with the Board of Health.
On motion the City Attorney mus asked to prepare an amendment to the
ordinance fixing the speed of automobiles , reducing the sp ed at any and all street
• crossings within the twelve mile limit , to eight miles .
Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 47,2, which was laid over under the rules.
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The report of City Recorder McIver for the month of February, 1911 , Tins submitted
and ordered filed.
This ended the business for the day, and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands,California , March 15 , 1911.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present : President Strait , Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman and 1'render-
gast .
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 1st were read and approved.
Er. 1. W. Clark spoke to the Board in behalf of Mr. J. W. Gore, in the •
matter of some old tax sales against certain portions of the Northwest quarter of
Section Fifteen, which land is at present outside the city limits , and asked that
the swift sales , amounting to N48. I be cancelled. He stated that this property
was advertised for sale to the State , and had been redeemed by Mr. Gore one day
before the sale ; that if the sale had been perfected, the city could not have re-
covered on these sales. In flew of this fact and the further fact that the said
property is not now in the city limits , the Board cancelled the sales by passing
the following resolution:-
P,FSOIVFD, that tax sale No. 125 , for taxes of 1902, sale Bo. 34 for taxes
of 1903, sale No4147 for taxes of 1904 ; sales Nos. 11 and 71 for taxes of 1907 ,
sale No. 28 for taxes of 1908, and sales Nos . 41 and 67 , for taxes of 1909 , all
on portions of Northvest quarter of Section Fifteen, be and the same are hereby
cancelled.
H. P. D. Kingsbury presented a re-plat of the Northbrea Tract, re-converting
the same from lots into acreage , and petitioned for the acceptance of said re-plat.
On motion the same s accepted.
F. G. Feraud, Agent for the owners of property heretofore offered to the
city for park purposes, and known as"Park Site No. 2" , submitted the following
proposition The entire property, consisting of approximately twenty-five
acres , twenty-seven shares of water, on a rental basis of 5'6750 per annub for ten
years , at the expiration of which time The property will be deededto the city for
the sum of 5,s1.00. feferred to the Park Committee .
Carl McIntosh, representing the owner of the lot on the Northwest corner
of State and Seventh Street, made the following proposition: He will sell this
lot , which is eighty by one hundred eighteen feet , to the city for 58 ,000 , and
take in exchange the city ' s lot on the corner of Alvarado Street and Chestnut Avenue ;
at a value of $?"1200 , the balance of X6.800 to be paid as follows :- $000. cash and
° 2,000 per annum with six per cent. interest. This brought up a discussion of
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the present location of the fire hall , in which it was shown that Central Avenue
is so narrow at this point t7ith vehicles lined upon the sides, that a fire depart-
ment often loses time in making its exit , as a quick start with large equipment
• is impossible. It seemed advisable that provision be made at once for quarters
situated upon a wider street, and to this end on motion the Fire Committee was
appointed to consider the above offer , and also to look up other suitable sites.
Notice was received of a meeting of the stock holders of the Redlands
Heights Water Company, to be held on Tuesday, the 21st of March. The Clerk was
instructed to attend said meeting and vote the City stock.
A communication was received from Frank L. Brown , Chairman of the Panama
Pacific International Exposition, requesting that steps be taken to raise a fund
to be devoted to an exhibit for the Exposition in the year 1915 . Same was order-
ed filed.
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A communication was received from J. D. Fredericks , District Attorney , at
Los Angeles , advising that the oiled roads case in which this city is a de''endant ,
• is set for May 16th , 1911 , and* wished to be advised if an agreement made in 1907
to pay the expenses of W. H . Pettibone as a witness still holds good . The matter
was laid over for legal advice.
A communication was received from F. C. Finkle , asking if the city would
grant to him and his associates a twenty-year permit to serve liquors at the table
and in the guests ' rooms if they should erect a tourist hotel in the city at a cost
of from x500 ,000 to 4'750 ,000 , and if the 'trustees would be willing to call a special
election and submit the proposition to the people . This communication was also
held f or legal advice.
A communication was received from the Bungalow Apartments Company, w'-ich
brought up the matter of closing a certain alley in 'Truesdell ' s :>d,:ition. Accompany-
ing the communication was a check from said company in the sun of N300, which is the
• amount of damages clait?ed by Mr. R. Li . Cheesman by reason of the closing of said
alley. It appearing that all parties concerned were satisfied with this adjust-
ment of the matter , and the said Bungalow ApartmentS Company agreeing to pay all
expenses incurred in the matter , the Board ordered the alley closed, which order
is embodied in Resolution of intention No . 292.
The Tree Commission recommended the granting of the following petitions .
3210--C. V. Burns
3211--Chas. E. Singleton
3212--J. S. Hamilton
3213--Peter Arth, Jr.
3214--L7. E. Rabbeth, et al
They recomt:ennded that the petition of Mrs. Louisa Mason (3215 ) be denied,
• as it conflicts with plans for the improvement of Fourth Street.
3216--A• K. Smiley asked for permission to change the course of Sunset Drive
where it passed through his property, in order to make the same more direct ,
stating that it is his purpose to decorate the road upon both sides . On motion
the petition was granted.
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3217--The petition of W. C . Clatworthy for a fire hydrant at the corner
of East Colton Avenue and University Street, was referred to the Fire Committee.
3218--The ap^lication of E. L. Jones for appointment to the police force
was ordered filed.
The next matter to receive attention was the violations of the speed ordi-
nance . It was held that if necessary Marshal Wallace should delegate a special
man for the purpose of apprehending speeders and that said officer should be in
citizen' s clothes. President Strait agreed to confer with the Marshal ; also to
advise with the City Recorder about increasing the fines for infractions of the
ordinance.
hr. S. R. Hotchkiss requested that Garden Street be widened at the inter-
section of Elizabeth Street. Referred to the Street Corrmittee and City Engineer.
The City Engineer asked for further time in the matter of rendrting on
protests against the proposed ornamental street lighting system, whereupon the
following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that April 5th, 1911 be designated as the time for hearing further S
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protests in the matter of constructingnornamental street lighting system, said hear-
ing to be in the Council Chamber at the City Hall .
The Park Committee made the following recommendations. -
1st . Truster Cheesman--- That the offer of Amanda R. Whaley to exchange two
certain lots for Lot 20 of Block 25 , Residence Plat , otned by the city, be declined.
2nd. That to the committee it seems inadvisable at this time to consider
the proposition made by J. H. Kemble for twenty acres of land on East Pioneer Avenue
for Park Purposes.
The street committee made the following recormendations :
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1st. Engineer Hinckley---ThatiNcurbs and gutters be ordered in on Columbia
Street from Colton to Brockton Avenues and walks ordered in on the North side of
Colton between Orange and Columbia Streets ,-not under proceedings , but that property
owners be given the privilege of making their own contracts, the work to be completed
within ninety days.
2nd. Truster Prendergast----'What the name of Ladd Street be not changed at
present , and that said street be graded after curbs and gutters have been constructed.
3rd. That the portion of nark Avenue lying West of 'Texas Street, which the
Board by petition of Philip Bausch, et al , was asked to close , be not closed until
the perfection of plans which A. Gregory has to open Oriental Avenue , thus giving an
outlet to Park Avenue. The Committee recor7nended, however, that that portion of
West Park Avenue East of Texas Street, as requested in the petition above mentioned
be vacated, and the Board then passed resolution of intention No. 292 , declaring that
it is the intention of said Board to order the closing of Park Avenue lying East
of Texas Street and West of the East line of Lot Seven of Block "B" of Bennett ' s •
Sub-division produced South across said Park Avenue , and defining the district to
be assessed to pay the .damages , costs and expenses thereof , all as set forth in
sai'd resolut ion of in tent ion.
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The Board also passed the following resolution -
RESOLVED, that the President of the board of 'Trustees and City Clerk be and
• they are hereby authorized and directed to take up all options obtained by the
City for the purchase of public parks heretofore authorized under the Park Bond
Election , and they are further authorized to draw warrants for the respective
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amounts to be paid to the various parties conveying property to the city.
It was brought out that there are in the city a number of duplications
in street names , that streets and avenues bear similar names, and streets in some
instances which are continuous , or with offsets at intersections , bear more than
one name . After some discussion the following resolution was adopted -
RESOLVED, that Lugonia Street be and the same is herel;y changed to First /
Street ; that Times Street be and the same is hereby changed to Sixth Street .
In this connection it was agreed that at the next meeting the Board would
consider Fifth Avenue aril Fifth Street, Nordina and La Verne Streets and West
• Myrtle Avenue and Myrtle Street , Angelica and Buena Vista Street.
Trustee Clock stated that there are two telephone poles at the corner of
Webster Street and Colton Avenue which are not in use, and property owners in the
vicinity asked that they be removed. To this end it was agreed that the matter
should be taken up with the Southwestern Home Telephone Company.
The Board was asked to rebate taxes in the sum of 4,61.41 against the Casper
Lumber Company. The Marshal reported the property removed, and his inability to
collect the same. It vas so ordered.
The bills as audited by the Finance Cormittee were ordered paid. I
The Finance Committee reported the purchase of an equipment for weights and
measures , a portion of the order having been placed with Fairbanks Morse & Co of
Los Angeles , and the remainder with W• & L. E . Gurley, of Troy, N.Y.
Trustee Cheesman of the Park Committee reported an interview with Super-
• visor Glover, relative to the City Forester caring for trees across the Wash, same
to be done at the expense of the County. He recommended that the matter be dropped
and it was so ordered.
Trustee Clock reported for the Rock Crusher Committee that brasses and
portable parts of the crusher were being stolen, and advised the sale of the engine .
whereupon Engineer Hinckley was instructed to offer the same for sale.
The Finance Committee and Clerk were authorized to take the neces;ary
steps to findop
prerty which has heretofore escaped taxes if any there be .
The annual'e'atihate of receipts and expenditures for the year 1911 was
prepared and adopted as the budget for the ensuing year , and ordered filed in the
of fic e of the City Clerk .
This ended the business and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands ,Cal . March 23, 1911.
4:30 P.M.
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees.
?resent , President Strait, Trustees Clock, Chersman and Prendergast.
The first matter of business considered was the sale of improvements
on the lands recently acquired by the City for park purposes. Trustee Clock
stated that unless the trees could be sold at once it would be too late to trans-
plant
them this season. It was finally decided that the trees should be offered
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for sale Monday, March the 27th at 10 :00 A. M. on the Sylvan Boulevard site , and
at 2 :00 P.M. on the Lugonia site , and the houses should be offered for sale on
Wednesday, March 29th, at 2:00 P.P.I. at the Sylvan Boulevard site . The FOre'ster
and Clerk were authorized to arrange for the sale.
The matter of closing Washington Street whe re it passes through the
Lugonia Park site came up for discussion, but was laid over until the next meeting.
Trustee Clock stated that Mrs. J. E. Ward had asked that some disposition
be made of her petition relative to the moving of a certain Palm tree . After some •
discussion, on motion , the recommendation of the Tree Commission (which was that
the petition be granted) was adopted.
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W. C . Langhorst had a communication before the Board protesting against
a hog farm which has been established at the corner of Lugonia Avenue and Texas
Street . Referred to the Board of Health.
In a communication Joseph Rennie suggested to the Board that the Domestic
Water Company be requested to lay larger water pipes on Chestnut and Walnut Avenues,
as in his opinion the present mains will not carry sufficient water for domestic
purposes and to properly flush the sewers. Referred to the Clerk to take up with
the Wat er Company.
Trustee Prendergast stated that he had asked Attorney Leonard to prepare
an ordinance extending the fire limits , same to be presented at the next meeting
of the Board.
Mr. Silas Williams offered for sale to the city three shares of Lugonia
Park Water. Referred to the Park Committee.
The Clerk reported having received a check from the Southwestern Home
Telephone Company for 4734 .00 , and one from the San Bernardino Valley Traction Com-
pany for °237 .97 , both being for percentages on franchises , and thich amounts had
be en deposi ted wi th the City Tre usurer.
Mrs. E. 3. Wood , of #210 Lawton Street had filed a verbal complaint
with the Clerk about the price charged by the plumbers for connecting a toilet
at her place . The complaint was communicated to the Board by the Clerk, and
referred to the Sewer Committee for investigation.
A communication under date of March 17th was received from W. L. Frost, t•
Agent for the Southern California Edison Company, stating that the street lights
ordered in in November, 1910 were now installed. Same was ordered filed.
On motion the meeting adjourned. i
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Redlands,Cal. April 5, 1911.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present , -Trustees Clock, Chessman, Prendergast and President Strait
in the chair.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 15th; also the snecial
meeting of March 23rd, were read and approved.
C Oi.,i.PUNIC ATI OHS
Redlands Local of the Socialist Party presented a resolution, asking
the Board not to close Washington Street where it passes through the Park, and not
to use Lugonia Park site for an atheletic field. In support of this resolution
B. G. Burdick , F. 1B., Matthis , L. Meeker and 0. D. Chaffee had something to say,
each stating that he felt the closing of Tashington Street would he a detriment
to that section, as would also the use of a portion of the park site for atheletics.
Trustee Clock , for the commission , stated that no definite plans had an yet teen
• formulated, and that the wishes of the people would be considered.
Seth F. Stewart offered his property on Brookside Avenue to the city
for the sum of yP40 ,000 cash, or annual payments of ;,-4 ,000 at 65. Referred to the
Park Committee .
Bessie C. Degenhart asked that steps be taken to prevent Ernest
Frenzell establishing a brick yard at the corner of Herald Street and Brockton
Avenue . It ap•eared that Mr. Frenzell had no such intentions , whereupon the com-
munication was ordered filed.
W. L. Frost of the Edison Company, reported that they could not com-
ply with the request of the Light Committee to change the location of a street
lamp near the corner of Church Street and High Avenue , owing to the fact that
the pole at this point is not of suitable character to carry the bracket . Referred
• back to the Light Committee.
J. 0. Goodlow Presented his resignation as janitor at the City Hall.
The same was accept ed and the petition of S. E. Wyman ( 3219 ) was granted, Mr.
Wyman being appointed as Mr. Goodlow' s successor.
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The Board ratified the election of Fire Department officers as follows
J. W. Garth , President
Ed Mosbaugh, Chief
S. Kanady, Assistant Chief
Jack Levy, Captain
E. Schmidt , Fire Police
C. V14.lson, Fire Police
PETITIONS
The Tree °ommission recommended that the following petitions be grzntedt
3220--4T. H. Long
3221--F. Mont igel
3222--Wm. Woodside
• 3223--H. A . Cherrier
3224-- ) University of Redlands
3225-- )
3226--Permission was given to T. J . Hammett to remove century plant and Black-
wood, but request to remove Pepper tree denied.
3227--J. C. Roth' s request to plant Pepper Trees and palms on ..est Olive Jive-nue
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and Black Acacias on Bond Street denied. The 'Commission suggested Blackwoods
alternating with fan palms on Olive Avenue , and Eucalyptus polyanthenia on Bond
Street--under direction of the Forester.
3228- J. Flinspach requested the planting of four Blackwood Acacias •
which as denied, Umbrellas being sug;ested in lieu thereof.
All of the above recommendations of the Tree Commission were adopted.
3229--W. E. i.Tason, et al , petitioned the Board not to close Washington
Street where it passes through the Park . Referred to the Park Committee.
The three following petitions were referred to the Light Committee ' -
3230--Horace Slater , et al--five lights on Grant Street , five on Eureka
and two on home Place.
3231--C . i.. James , et al--lights on ebster Street between Colton and
Western Avenues.
3232--:1. D. Baker , et al--lights on Union Avenue .
3233--A. J. Hines , et al , asked the Board to restrain the rebuilding of the
fertilizer plant on the corner of Texas St. and Santa Fe Railroad on the ground •
that the dust and oder constitute such a plant a nuisance and a detriment to health.
Referred to the Finance Committee .
An ordinance previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Section 1 of Ordinance No . 472 thereof, being up for final
reading , was passed by the folloi.ing vote :
Ayes Trust -e Clock, Cheesman, Prendergast and Strait .
does - done. Absent Trustee Williams.
Trustee Prendergast introduced an ordinance extending the fire limits and
the same was laid over under the rules.
I,'.r. Sidney Hoekridge of the Tree Commission exhibited a map of Center Street
from Brookside Avenue to Cypress Avenue , showing what they propose doing in the
way of improving this street . On motion the plans were approved and adopted. ! •
Mr. Hockridge also explained the position of the Commission relative to
Garden Street planting, stating that their idea for planting seven feet from the
ditch vas in order to provide space for sidewalk between the line of trees
and the ditch , but the Street Committee claimed that this would necessitate the re-
building
of much of Garden Street , which at this time the City is not prepared to
do. It vias finally agreed between the Board and the Tree 'Commission that the plant-
ing should be three feet from the ditch, and when the necessity arisesfor a walk,
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the same will be provided by covering the ditch.
The Board at this point a..-opted the following resolution: -
WHEREAS, application has this day been made by John H. Fisher, represent-
ing the Mile High Climb Association, for removal of the restrictions regarding speed
over a portion of the City Streets of Redlands , and : 5
WI REAS , the granting of said application appears to be to the best inter-
ests of all concerned:
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IT IS THEREFORE ID;REBY ORDERED That the restrictions regarding speed
over the City streets of Redlands , from the corner of Brookside Avenue and grant
Street to the City limits on the Oak Glenn road, be removed during the following
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From 11 A. ". to 1 P.I,:. on April 18th, 19th and 20th, and all day on
April 21st , from 9 A.M. to 5 P. M. 1911 , with the provision that the said Associatimj
place guards at each end of said road, and also at all street crossin~s , to warn
travelers.
Dated this 5th day of March, 1911.
Health Commissioner Forline put before the Board the matter of employ-
ing a veterinarian whose services he stated were necessary in such matters as
testing cows and examining products of the meat markets--whether he should draw
a regular salary or be paid for specific work. This matter was taken under
advisement.
• Dr. Forline suggested the passage of an ordinance requiring that cows
which re-act under the tuberculin test be branded, in order to keep track of
them and prevent the ovmer from disposing of such cow or cows whore they will
supply milk to some other city. Attorney Leonard ruled that such an ordinance
could not apply to cows outside the city, but that it might be made a county
ordinance , and the city could then regulate the matter. It was left with the
Health Board to tale up with the County Supervisors.
The Park Committee , through Trustee Cheesman, reported that they could
not take up the proposition made by F. G. Peraud, winch was the offer of the
land known as Park Site No. 2 , owing to the fact that such a step would be im-
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possible ,'w.i.thoutipond issue for that purpose which is out of the question. Lr.
Feraudwes present and urged that the Board consider taking the property on
• a contract basis , and gave it as his. opinion that after the first two or three
years the crop would make the payments. Referred to the Park Committee.
The Park Committee asked for further time in which to report on the
offer of Silas Wi lliams for three shares of Lugonia Park Crater.
On motion the following resolution was adopted -
RESOLVED, that the sale of houses and trees upon and to be removed from
the land recently acquired for park purposes , be and the same is hereby approved
and ratified.
Trustee' Cheesman submitted another offer made by the owner of the lot
on the Northwest corner of State and Seventh Streets , heretofore offered to the
city for a fire hall site . The proposition is as follows - Seven Thrusand
Dollars for the lot and building. He will take the city' s lot on the corner of
• Chestnut Avenue and Alvarado Street at 5950 ,- ; 550 cash, and the balance of
1r5 , 500 may be raid in equal installments of Sr2,000 per annum, with 6` interest .
Refe rred to the Fire Committee .
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C. L. Haves offered the City for the same purpose; ; a lot 90 x 118
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feet on the Southwest corner of State and Seventh Streets for y'r5 ,700 , - N1 ,700
cash, s`r2 ,500 in two years , ba]rnce of tir1,500 in three
years at 7%. This offer
was likewise referred to the Fire Committee. •
The Fire Committee recommended that the petition of VT. E. Clatworthy
for fire hydrant at the corner of East Colton Avenue and University- Street be
granted, and it was so ordered.
The Clerk was instructed to advise District Attorney Fredericks at
Los Angeles that this city standsready to send Ir. 1. H. Pettibone as a witness _
in the oiled road case , according to an agreement made heretofore , and asked
that this Board be advised if the presence of this witness is required, and the
exact time and place.
Attorney Leonard. reported that he had written Mr. F . C. Finkle in
regard to the liquor permit for a tourist hotel . which he and. his associates
contemplate erecting provided they can secure a twenty-year permit. Mr. Leonard
informed him that a twenty year permit could not be granted, but the Board would
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submit the proposition of a table permit to a vote of the people , if sufficient
guarantee was given of their good faith.
On motion the following resolution was adopted -
RESOLVED, that the matter of the construction of an ornamental street
lighting system be laid over until the next meeting of the Board.
The matter of chenginc th'e names of certain streets was deferred until
the next me- ting.
Trustee Cheesman reported that his investigation of the complaint of
plumbing charges sent in from #210 Lawton Street is incomplete , and asked for
more time , which is granted.
L. C . 'jells presented a plat of Linda Place Addition , and asked that
the same be accepted. On motion it was accepted.
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The Board unanimously adopted Resolution of Intention No. 292, declarim
\ that that certain street known as E st Dreka Avenue ,as shown on the Northbrae
and abandoned:
Tract be vacate4Aalso the closing of an alleyway in Truesdell Addition , and
the closing of that part of Park Avenue lying Ftst of Texas Street and Vest of
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the East line of Lot Beven,4 and other matters and things as set forth in said
resolution of intention.
Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance relating to performances at
theaters and play houses , which was laid over under the rules.
The Finance Committee recommended that some one be employed to look
up personal property which has teen escaping taxation , and to attend to suck
other matters as may seem advisable to commission him for . The Committee
suggested Mr. F . P. Ivleserve for this work. The mat' er was left to the Finance •
Committee with power to act.
, The question of installing a fountain at the corner of State and Orange
Streets vms discussed and turned over to the Water Committee for investigation.
Next arose a discussion of the subject of covering the water ditch
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thrdughwhich flows the water furnished to the city for domestic purposes ; also
a filtering plant . On motion the President and the Water Comnittee were asked
to take the matter up with the 'Water Company.
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• Trustee Cheesman introduced an ordinance relating to garbage , which
was laid over under the rules.
On motion the matter of printing the annual report in pamphlet form
was left to the Finance Cormittee with power to act. The reports of the Treasurer
and Clerk for the quarter ending March 31st , 1911 ; also the report of the Clerk
and Recorder for the month of March, 1911 , were submitted and ordered filed.
All bills and salaries as audited by the finance Committee were ordered
paid , after which, on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , California.
April 19 , 1911.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present
and President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the tegular meeting of April 5th were read and approved.
Mr. A. C. Denman, Jr. , appeared before the Board in the interest of
the Mile High Climb, and a sked that the city subscribe the sum of :;100 toward
supplying prizes,. On motion of Trust Pe Clock said sum of Q100 was appropriat-
ed to this enterprise . In this connection Mr. Denmam asked that Friday after-
• noon, April 21st, be declared a half holiday, in order that all who desired might
have an opportunity to witness the races. After some discussion the following
resolution r .s adopted :-
RESOLVED, that Friday afternoon , April 21st , 1911 be and the same
is hereby declared a half holiday .
Mr. Neil Duncan ,of the .Redlands Shoe Parlor, referred to the seats bearing
advertisementswhich his firm had placed in different parts of the city, stating
that they had been put out with the understanding that it was not in violation
of the ordinance , and he stood ready to remove the same in case it is a violation.
It was found to be so by reference to the ordinance , whereupon the Marshal was
instructed to notify irir. Duncan to remove the same .
A corrunicati.on was received from K. C . 'Cells, relative to changing the
• name of Ladd Street to Glenwood Drive , and ordered fired.
3234--A retition was received from J. 'S . ..nderson, et at, asking for the
removal of the hog ranch at Texas Street and Lugonic Avenue . J. 'gid. Anderson and
Pi. C . Langhurst were present and stated the conditions which exist . The re tition
was granted and the hog ranch declared a nuisance , and -the Marshal notified to
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abate the same .
3235--The petition of John Costello for removing weeds from the sidewalks on
Norwood Street south of Olive Avenue, was referred to the Street Cormittee.
3236--The petition of H. A. "iesterbrook, et al, for macadamizing the East
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,Side of Center Street between the present macadam and the gutter , the property
owners to pay the cost, was referred to the City Engineer with power to act.
3237--The petition of C. Ti. Parrish, et al to re-establish the width of the
sidewalk on Bonita Street , fixing same at fourteen feet , instead of fifteen, was
granted by the following resolution -
RESOLVED, that the width of the sidewalk on Bonita Street be and the same
is hereby fixed at fourteen feet.
3238--The petition of Henry Duessen, et al. , for lights on Eleventh Street
between East State Street and the Zania, was referred to the Light Corim!ittee.
3239-;alter Thomas , a member of the police force , petitioned the Board for an
increase in salary , but no action vas taken since the increase asked is not pro-
vided for in the schedule fixing salaries . The petition was ordered filed, and •
the Clerk asked to explain the matter to the petitioner.
The Tree Comeission recommended that the petition of H. A. Cherrier (7240)
be granted; that the petitionsof C. E. Newton ( 3241 ) , C. E. Cliptinger ( 3242) and
Raymond E. Fairchild ( 3243) be denied, but suggesting trees of a different character;
which would be acceptable to the connission.
3244--R. C . Mills was given permission to plant Pepper Trees thirty feet
apart.
The above recommendations sere adopted.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands amending Section 130 of Ordinance No. 430, extending the tire Limits
of said city°was passed by the following vote : -
Ayes: - Trustees Clock , Williams, Cheesman, Prendergast and Strait.
Noe s - None .
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1 An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands Section 7 of Ordinance No. 501 , relatingto
amending garbage , rubbish
and tate mattel' , was passed by the following vote :
Ayes - Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman, Prendergast and Strait .
Hoes - None
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands relating to exhibitions or performances to any public gathering , or at
any theater , opera or play house" was passed by the following vote -
Ayes: - Trustees Clock , Williams, Cheesman , Prendergast and Strait.
Noes : - None .
The Park Committee made the fo lowing reports : -
i'i.rst--Trustee Cheesman stated that the property offered to the city by •
Mr. Seth F. Stewart seemed to be a good proposition, but the city could do nothing
with it at this time.
Second--Trustee Clock stated there is so much opposition to the closing of
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;:ashington Street at the Park entrance , that the idea iv uld be abandoned, but the
I Commission may at a later date ask that the course of said street be changed within
• the rack .
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Third - Trustee Cheesnan asked for further time to report in the matter of
purchasing additional water stock offered by Silas 'Williams for park purposes.
{ The Light Committee felt that a light should be installed at the corner of
Church Street and High Avenue , as this corner is now dark and dangerous . The
Committee was asked to take the matter up in person with officers of the Lighting
Company.
In this connection the Light Committee asked that all pending light petitions
be held until the second meeting in flay, at which time action would be taken. It
was so ordered.
The Finance Committee , through Trustee Prendergast , reported that Langford
had been interviewed relative to re-building the fertilizer plant at the corner
of Texas Street and the Santa Fe Railroad. The Committee offered to buy the land
• at a reasonable figure . Mr. Langford said he would eke the matter up with his
people and report to tThe Committee.
The Fire Committee asked for further time to look up a site for a fire hall.
An extension of time was granted.
Further time was also granted to the Sewer Committee in the investigation
of the complaint relative to plumbing charges at 1/210 Lawton Street.
Next arose the question of changing the name of certain stre= ts . The Clerk
was instructed to ask residents upon Fifth Avenue and I„yrtle Avenue to agree upon
sone name for each of said Avenues which would be satisfactory to them, after which
an ordinance is to be prepared, changing the name of said Avenues along with others.
City Engineer Hinckley reported that the cost of installing a drinking fountain
at the corner of Stete and Orange Strrets would be between I,:30 and {;40 . On
• motion he was authorized to have the same installed.
Further action in the matter of covering the domestic water ditch was deferred
until after report of the joint water committees has been received.
Upon recommendation of Marshal Wallace , Building Inspector, IS. E. Armstrong
was appointed special officer without salary.
The Santa Fe Railroad Company submitted a contract for right of way for a spur
track to the rock crusher, which was referred to the City Attorney.
The following resoluti ons were duly adopted
Resolution ordering work to be done , No . 291 , declaring, that the
public interest requires and the Board of Trusties hereby orders. the construction
of certain? sid.ewaTks on Beacon Street and curls and butters on Cooke Street,
as set forth in said resolution, and directing the City Clerk to -publish the re-
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quired notice according to law.
RESOLVED, tint this Board does hereby find that the protests against the
improvement under Resolution of Intention No . 290 have not been signed by the
owners of a majority of the frontage of the property fronting on streets or parts
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lof streets within the assesscaent district , as proposed in said resolution ;
That said protests and each and every protest filed with the City Clerk
relating to the work under said resolution , be and the same are denied and over-
ruled, and the proposed assessment be and the same is hereby confirmed.
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Be it further resolved, that the said proposed improvement and work, pro-
posed by said resolution, be and the same is hereby ordered to be made, and
Be it further resolved , that this Board hereby declares its acceptance
and confirmaidon of the report and assessment filed in said matter, and the said
assessments as shown upon the said assessment be and the same are hereby declared
levied upon the respective subdivisions of land in the assessment district.
RESOLVED, that the purchasers of improvements on park lands be required
Ito remove said improvements within thirty days from date hereof; otherwise the sale
or sales will be declared void and said improvements will be re-sold .
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On motion M. E. Armstrong was appointed official sealer of weights and
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treasures , and for such services is to receive fifty cents per' hour ifor the time
( actually engaged in the duties of said office .
Trustee Clock brought up the matter of acquiring two strips of land
lying between Sylvan Boulevard. and the Zanja just East of Church Street , with a
view of changing the channel of the zanja at that point and constructing a gravel
walk from Church 'Street to the park entrance . H. E. Ringle claims title to one
( piece for which he asks $50. The Park Committee was authorized to take over this
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I piece . As to the other strip, the City Attorney was asked to examdne' the. Cecoilds
and ascertain in whom the title is vested, and report at the next meeting of the
Board.
The matter of equipping the flag pole at the Triangle with a new rope
was left in the hands of the Finance Committee with power to act.
Trustee Clock referred to the plan which the Tree Cormission has to en- O
courage tree planting, and called upon City Forester Gore to outline same . Mr.
Gore stated that the plan is for the city to furnish the trees from its nursery
to any one who will plant and care for them. ";here planting upon the street is
desired, a petition shall be filed. The Tree Commission will take the matt^, r up,
prescribe the character of trees to be planted , and as soon as possible furnish
the same . If this plan is followed, Idr. Gore stated that it would result in the
entire city being plated more quickly, beside giving the Commission more time to
look after old trees which need attention. On motion of Trustee Prendergast , pp
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Ithe Board approved the nlan ,and the matter was referred to the Park Committee
( with power to act.
Trustee Cloak introduced an ordinance relating to skating rinks which was
laid over under the rules. •
All bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid from the
funds to which they properly belong.
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There being no further business for consideration, on motion the meeting
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Redlands , California, May 3rd, 1911
2 :00 P.II.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with all members present
and President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 19th were read and ap-
proved.
Iur. Marlett of the G.A.R. petitioned for permission to hold their
• annual exercises in the nark, instead of the cemetery, as heretofore. On motion
the petition was granted.
3245-- Mr. S. R. Hotchkiss presented a petition from the Redlands University
Realty Company to plant their tract according to a plan attached thereto. Upon the
recommendation of Mr. Hotchkiss the plan was approved and. adopted, and. the pe-
tition granted .
The Tree Commission made the following recommendations concerning the pe-
titions filed . -
That the petitions of the Redlands University Realty Co . (3246 ) , Frank
Weber , (3247 ) , Geo . A. Lockwood, (3248 ) , James J•orish, ( 3249 ) , F. Husted, ( 3250 ) ,
Julia 7ilkinson, ( 3251 ) , J. A. Hatchell , ( 3252 ) , ', illiam T. Nolan (3253) , C. L .
James ( 3254 ) and ,,. R. James (3255 ) be granted; that William Peake (3256 ) and
• ( 3257 )
VG. Vandewoodf‘be denied the privilege of planting Acacias , but the planting of
Peppers will be satisfactory to the Commission . The above recommendations
-were adopted.
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The petition of the Bungalow Apartments Company ( 3258 ) , asking that
the plans of the Tree Commission as regards their frontage at the corner of
Olive Avenue and Center Street , be abandoned, was denied.
3259--Geo . E. Lail/none , of the police force , petitioned for an in-
crease in salary. PIo action was taken. The Clerk was instructed to explain
to Mr. Larimore that the salary schedule under which the department operates ,
does not provide for the salary asked.
3260--The petition of 7. E. Cooper, et al , for lights on Calhoun ,
between Colton and. Western Avenues , was referred to the Light Committee.
• 3261--Mrs . Hattie R. Wood , of #210 Lawton Street , petitioned the
Board to rescind the order given her to connect with the sewer within ninety
days , stating that she had a splendid cess-pool. Referred to the Sewer Committee .
3262--Mrs. Mary A. Prendergast asked for grade stakes for curbs and
gutters at the SoPtherly corner of Walnut Avenue and Monterey St . Referred •
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Engineer
The two folloying petitions were ordered filed' -
3263- iacClain, application for position on police force .
3264---Lrs. L. L. Messier, et al , asking that the name of Buena Vista •
Street be changed to Angelica , or to allow the latter to retain its name.
A communication was received from D. U. Findlay, suggesting the name of
Lakeside Avenue as a substitute for Lyrtle Aveni'e . The same was ordered filed.
Lr. F . P. ?deserve made a general report of the condition as to sewer con-
nections as he found them in his ^anvassof the city.
The following committees asked for further time in different matters
previously referred to them, which was allowed -
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Street Committee--- Remove weeds on Norwood Street South of Olive Avenue .
Park Commitee Purchase of water stock.
Purchhse of land on the 'a.nja East of Church Street .
Fire Committee Sites for Fire Hall.
Sewer Committee Complaint from 1/210 Lawton Street.
Tater Committee Covering Domestic water Ditch. •
The Light Committee reported that the Lighting Company had changed the location
of a street lamp near the corner of Church and High Avenue at the Committee ' s re-
quest.
The President and Clerk were authorized to execute a certain agreement between :
the at.:_ta and the Santa Fe Railroad Company relative to a switch leading to the rock
crusher.
President - trait stated that a report would soon be forthcoming from the
SouthernPacific Engineer relative to extending the car line out East Colton Avenue . i
The Clerk was instructed :to get into communication with some one competent
to paint and eeuip with a net cable the flag pole at the Triangle.
An ordinance relating to the closing of skating rinks on Sunday was up for
final reading , but inasmuch as there is no such place in operation in the city, the
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ordinance was not passed.
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The reports of the Treasurer and Clerk for the month of April . 1011 , was sub- !
mitted and ordered filed.
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All bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Coniittee were ordered paid .
On motion the meetin g adjourned.
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Redlands,California, May 17 , 1911.
2:00 P.M.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present
and President Strait in the chair.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 3rd were read and approved.
Rev. N. D. Hynson made a report of the investigations made by the
Housing Committee on conditions as they found them. He stated that there was
need of much work along this line , and for the committee recommended that a perma-
nent body be created to the end that conditions may be improved, whereupon the
Committee was thanked for its efforts , discharged, and on motion the said housing
committee was made a permanent body , to be known as the Housing Co*nission.
A com^unication was received from Dick Ferris , of San Diego , manager
of the Panama -California Exposition , asking permission to stretch a banner across
one of our streets , advertising the ground breaking celebration of July 19th to
• 22nd. The same was granted and the clerk instructed to so notify •-r. Ferris.
An invitation to the second "May Festival" of the City of Glendale ,
to be held BIay 18th, was received , requesting the presence of the city officials
on that occasion. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the same .
A communication came from the ,•ibrary Board, asking tlat the care
and maintenance of the grounds be taken over by the Park Commission, and the
library fund be relieved of the expense . Referred to the Park Commitee .
The following petitions were presented.-
3265--Barton Pipe Line & Plater Co. , to change the location of their pipe line
now passing under the property on which the Elks are to construct a building at
the Southeast corner of 3rd and West State Streets . On motion the petition was
granted.
• 3266--Geo . H. Maine , et al , asking that no change be made in 'Yashington Street
where it passes through the park . Ordered filed.
3267--The petiti-n of I_. E. Sprinpborg to plant Conaryensis Palms on 'gest
Cypress Avenue was granted upon the .recommendation of the Tree Commission .
The three following petitions relative to ornamental street lights were then
read -
3268--E. S. Libby petitioned that the ornamental street lights be extended to
Sixth Street on East Citrus Avenue .
3269--Mrs . Katherine E. Waite petitioned against the installation of lights
on East State Street .
3270 -! Leipsic, et al , advocating the installation of the lights , but ob-
jecting to the mode of payment. The petitioners suggested that as the entire
city would receive benefit themefrom, one-half the cost of instai,lation should be
• paid from the general fund , and to cover the remaining half of the cost the assess-
ment district be rade to include the property within one block of said lights .
This petition introduced the subject of ornamental street lights , and a
general discussion followed, participated in by E. S. Libby, A. Leipsic , J . .
Fisher , and r`.. ''.i. Phinney. President Strait stated there was no desire nor
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intention on the part of the Board to insist upon the consumation of the plan for
this system of lights in the face of the foregoing protests ; that due notice had
been published fixing the. time of hearing protests and had been icontinthed. "from
one meeting to another , e�ttendirig 'ower a- period of several teek 5. The- Tet pFo-
tests filed represented a decided wino-rity , and the Board proceeded upon the theory •
that it vis satisfactory to the majority concerned. Trustee Clock expressed re-
gret that the protests had not come in earlier, in which case the city would have
been spared some expense in the proceedings . Finally, on motion , the matter
was laid over until the next meeting.
The Sewer Commitl.ee , through Trustee Williams, reported that the com-
plaint of firs . H. R. Wood, at #210 Lawton Street , relative to cost of sewer non-
nection , had been satisfactorily adjusted.
The three f oll owing matters were laid over until the next meeting
1st. In the matter of acquisition of two certain strips of land on the
Zanja East of Church Street
2nd. The covering of the domestic water ditch. -
3rd. Accumulated light petitions. •
The Fire Committee , through Trustee Williams , recommended that the
purchase of a new site for fire hall had been defe red, as an additional fire
engine nay be a matter of greater necessity.
The Park Commit `ee , through Trustee Clock, recommended tint ho ad-
ditional shares of water be Purchased at this tire for use in the new park.
The above recommendations were adopted.
The Clerk was instructed to cancel the arrangement for daily transfers
of real estate , owing to the cost of same having been increased from three to five
dollars per month.
Trustee iVilliams introduced the two follo::ing ordinances which were
laid over under the rules: -
(a') Amending the fire limits . •
(b ) Playing cards at pool rooms , billiard halls and cigar stores.
This being the time fixed for opening Proposals for the construction of
stone curbs and concrete gutters upon the East and '.'west side of Cook Street from
East Central Avenue to Park Avenue , under Resolution 11o . 291 , the following bid
vas received ! -
L. E . Jones , for the sum of 341 per lineal foot .
This being the only bid received, on motion the contract for said work
was awarded to the said L. H. Jones , according to his written bid submitted this
day, said work to be done according to plans , profiles , cross sections and. specifi-
cations therefor on file in the office of the City Engineer . The Board then
unanimously approved the award of said contr.. ct to said L. H. Jones .
On motion the diagrams of the Chestnut and C'alnut Avenue: sewers were
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approved.
The Board unanimously adopted Resolution of Intention i1o. 293 , declar-
ing that it is the intention of the Board of trustees to close a certain portion
of ShepjierdStrert ; al co to close a portion of Sylvan Boulevard between Church
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street and the North line of the Santa Fe right of .ay across said Boulevard, and �
other matters and things as set forth in said Resolution of Intention.
The recorder 's report for the month of April was submitted and ordered
• filed.
The question of business licenses came up and vas referred to the finance
Committee.
Next there was some discussion of a proposed sewer for San hateo Street .
The matter was left in the hands of the City Engineer.
All bills as audited by the Finance Commitee were ordered paid.
This ended the business for the day, and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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• Redlands , California, June 7 , 1911.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present, President Strait , Trustees Clock , Williams, Cheesman and Prender-
gast .
The minutes of. the regular meeting of May 17th were read and a-^proved.
Mr. T. T. Smith, Chairman of the Tree Commission, presented a resolution
adopted by said Tree Commission relative to brush fires on the streets , request-
ing the Board to take some action . Mr. Smith recited cases in which trees had
been injured and in some instances entirely destroyed by brush fires upon the
streets . It was found that the matter is fully taken care of by ordinance ,
and the Clerk was instructed to call the attention of the Marshal to the fact
• that fires are being built upon the streets in violation of the ordinance , and
also to ask the City Forester to report all such cases to the Marshal.
A communication was received from Tars. H. S. Trotter , Secretary of the
Board of Directors of the Contemporary Club , in which it was suggested that some
celebration be planned for July 4th. Referred to the Finance Committee to
take up with the Contemporary Club Committee .
A communication was received from Mrs . Maddell , of Stuart Avenue , rela-
tive to the place maintained by J . II. Stuart on the corner of Stuart Avenue and
Seventh Street . After some discussion the matter was referred to a committee
of the whole Board for investigation.
The two following tree removal petitions were presented -
3271--George Hanlein
• 3272--W. C . Warner
Both were granted upon the recommendation of the Tree Commission .
The. Board then endorsed the action taken by the Tree Commission on the
following petitions -
3273--J. W. Pears
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3274--C. P. Darnell
3275—Dr. W. P. Burke
3276--'I. B. Woodworth
3277 ) Fred R. Knight
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3279--Joseph C . Evans
3280--An application of S. W. Nixon for position on the police force was
ordered fi led.
3281--The petit ion of A. A. Moore , et al, for paving a portion of Center
Street between Olive Avenue and Ladd Street , was referred to the Street Committee .
3282--The peti tions of A. U. Gardner, et al, for closing Locust Avenue from
San Iateo Street to the ',%est city limits , was granted.
The Board then rescinded the action taken atarevious meeting,g, providing
for the closing of a Portion of Sylvan Boulevard and Shepherd Street , after which
Resolution of Intention No. 293 vizs unanimously adopted, declaring that it is the
intention of the Board of Trustees to close a certain portion of Shepherd SStreet ;
also the closing of a portion of Sylvan Boulevard between Church Street and the
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North line of the Janta Fe right of way across said Boulevard also Locust Avenue
from San Mateo Street to the West city limits , and other matters and things as set
forth in said resolution of intention.
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the •City of
Redlands amending sub-division 1 of Section 1 of Ordinance No. 508 , relating to
the fire limits of said city, was read and passed by the following vote :-
Lyes ! - Trustees Clock, Williams, Chessman , Prendergast and Strait.
Noe s - None .
The passage of an ordinance relating to card playing in pool rooms , billiard
and
halls ,, cigar stores was deferred.
The two f ollovring ordinances were introduced and laid over for two weeks ,
as is the rule in such cases. •
1st . Trustee Prendergast ,---An ordinance relating to displacement of overhead
wires .
End . Trustee ailliams--An ordinance fixing domestic water rates for the city
for one year ending June 30 , 1912.
The following matt ers ,at the request of the respective committees having them
in charge , were laid over until the next meeting.
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1st . The purchase of land on the Zanja East of Church Street.
2nd. Covering the tomestio water Ditch•
3rd. Ornamental Lighting System .
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The latter pending the investigation into a cheaper lamp post .
The Park Committee , through Truster* Clock, recommended that the Board do not
accede to the wish of the Board. of Trustees of the Library, that the care and main-
tenance of the library grounds be taken over by the Park Connittee and the expensei •
paid from the general fund. This position was taken owing to the fact that the
budget for the year had been adopted, leaving no funds aea:ilable for such an under-
taking. The matter was , therefore, laidover for future adjustment .
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The Light.•Committee recommended the installation of street lights as
follows ! -
2 on Eleventh Street , between East State Street and the Zanja.
5 on Eureka Street . between Fern Avenue and Home Place .
• 5 on Grant Street between Fern Avenue and Home Place.
4 on Calhoun Street, from Colton Avenue North.
Engineer Hinckley reported on the proposed sewer for Jan Mateo Street . He
stated that he did not think the time opportune for insisting upon the construction
of said sewer, as in his opinion a majority of the property owners are opposed to
it. He , therefore, recommended that proceedings be not started at the present
time .
All of the above committee recommendations were duly adopted.
The Clerk was instructed to give notice of the following matters . -
1st. To the Forester to notify property owners to not plant fruit trees
on that port on of the street used for sidewalks .
2nd . To the President of the Board of Health that there is complaint
about the violation of quarantine rules .
• 3rd. To the Marshal to clear the alleys in the business district , requir-
ing property owners to place garbage cans inside the buildings.
On motion the Board voted to pay the railroad _ are en Dr. •/. P. Phelps ,
City Veterinarian, to the meeting of the State Veterinarian Association, at San
Francisco , to be held on the 16th of June.
The monthly retorts of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk were submit' ed
and ordered filed.
The Finance Committee reported having gone over the business license
ordinance and failed to find where much could be done in the way of revising same.
It was found, however , that some few inequalities exist , and the following changes
were recommended -
That the license for expressmen be reduced from Q3.00 to „1_00 per
• quarter for each team.
Moving Picture Shows--reduced from �-10.170 to y;5.00 per quarter.
Theaters Increased from $3.00 to x5 .00 per quarter.
Drug Stores3?educed. from W3.00 to Se4.00 per ruarter , with an additional
charge of ,r1.100 where a soda fountain is maintained.
The Committee asked that' sUbdifsion 36 of Sedtion '72 of Article IX ,
with reference to the sale of merchandise upon the street , i;e amended, making the
same clearer and easier of construction. It was further recommended that the
business license be collected semi-annually, instead of quarterly, as heretofore.
The recommendations were all adopted and the attorney asked to prepare an
ordinance in conformity therewith.
The attorney was also asked to prepare an ordinance prohibiting minors
• under the age of fifteen years from driving motor vehicles within the city, which
was the outcome of a general discussion of the subject.
Engineer Hinckley stated that he desired to proceed with the paving of East
Colton Avenue if the time was opportune . i'resident Strait answered that he was
in correspondence with the railroad officials relative to the extension of the car
line out said Avenue , and suggested that work be deferred for the present , and it
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rustee Cheesman called attention to the manner in which the cells-cargo
Co . blocked the street at the corner of Crange Street and Citrus ..venue when
loading and unloading express matter . It was pointed out that it was a misdemeanor •
and the L-arshal was ordered to put a stop to the practice .
The cemetery proposition came up for discussion, and was finally left in
the hands of the City &igineer for investigation.
The bids andsalaries as audited by the Finance Corrit ree were ordered paid
from the funds to :Thich they properly belong.
There being no :other matters for consideration , on motion the meeting ad-
journed.
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Redlands, California, June 21 , 1911.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present and
President Strait presiding.
The minutes of 'the regular meeting of June 7th were read and approved.
A communication was received from J. D. Fredericks, District Attorney
at Los Angeles, stating that the Dustless Oiled Roads case, so far as the City of
Redlands is concerned, has been dismissed. Ordered filed.
W. D. Cook, Jr. , a landscape architect of Los Angeles, who, at the requett
of the Park Commission , made a visit to Redlands to suggest plans for the new parks,
in a communication to Mrs. J. J. Suess, Secretary of the Park Commission, made a •
proposition to furnish a complete set of plans for the sum of $ 400. The Park
i Commission recommended that the proposition be accepted, and on motion said Com-
mission was authorized to employ Mr. Cook, and the Clerk was instructed to draw
a warrant in his favor for $100. as a first payment , in accordance with the terms
of the proposition.
At this point in the proceedings appeared Rev. W. R. Swiokard with an oral
petition for the use of the band stand park on Sunday evenings through the summer
for the purpose of holding union services, to be participated in by a number of
churches in the city. On motion the request was granted.
Mr. Horace Slater presented a drawing for a fence proposed for the East
side of Alvarado Street between Fern and Home Place, the purpose of which is to
obstruct the rear of the premises in this block, which view is objectionable and
detracts from the beauty of the street and surroundings. He stated that the cost
of constructing this fe m e would be about $700. one-half of which would be borne
by the property owners, if the city would stand the other half. Referred to the
Street Committee and Engineer for report at the next meeting.
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The two following sewer petitions were presented.
1st. 3283--P. L. Harley, et al , for sewer on Highland Avenue between
Center and California Streets.
• 2nd. 3284--A. R. Bowen, et al, for an eight inch sewer on East State Street
East of Church Street.
In each case the property owners agreed to pay the total cost. Both petitions
were referred to the City Engineer with power to act.
Ari ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands requiring notice to be given to the owners or operators of overhead electric
telephone , telegraph and trolley wires when removal of buildings requires the dis-
placement thereof, being up for final reading, was passed by the following vote :
Ayes :- Trustees Clock , Williams, Cheesman, Prendergast and Strait .
Noes:- None .
An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands fixing the water rates for the year ending June 30, 1912, was up for final
reading. Trustee Williams offered the following amendments :-
That Article 39 of Section 1 be amended by striking out the word "ten"
and substituting therefor the words "seven and one-half" and by striking out the
words "one-thousand gallons" and substituting therefor the words "one hundred
cubic feet" ; also the first paragraph of Section 2 by striking out the worlis
"four thousand gallons" and substituting therefor the words "eight hundred cubic
feet" and by striking out the word "except" and substituting therefor "including" ;
also by adding a new paragraph to Section 2 at the end thereof , reading as follows :
"Whenever meters have been installed under the provisions hereof, water shall there-
after be furnished by meter until June 30, 1912, unless the person or company fur-
nishing such water, and the person to whom furnished, shall mutually agree to the
removal of such meter."
• The foregoing amendments were all adopted by the following vote:-
Ayes : Trustees Clock , Williams, Prendergast , Cheesman and Strait.
Noes : None.
On motion of Trustee Clock the ordinance as amended was passed by a vote
as follows :-
Ayes:- Trustees Clock , Williams , Prendergast, Cheesman and Strait.
Noes :- None.
An ordinance previously introduced relating to card playing in cigar stores,
pool rooms and billiard halls , was tabled.
The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under the rules :
1st. Trustee Prendergast--An ordinance relating to the license tax upon
dogs.
2nd . Trustee Williams--Relating to the closing of pool rooms, billiard
• halls, skating rinks and cigar stores.
3rd. Trustee Clock--Relating to business licenses.
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The Engineer reported material on hand for paving a portion of Center Street
between Olive and Brookside Avenues ,as petitioned by A. A. Moore, et al.
In the matter of the ownership of certain land on the Zanja East of Church Street,
Attorney Leonard reported that the title seems to be vested in the Hoag Estate. The
Park Commission was asked to confer with the attorney for said estate; also with
Mr. W. L. Spoor, with a view of acquiring the land in question.
In the matter of covering the Domestic Water Ditch, the attorney agreed to
look into certain phases of the case and President Strait to ask the Board of Health
to analyze the water from time to time in order to ascertain its condition.
On motion the following resolution was adopted:-
"RESOLVED, that all proceedings had in the matter of an ornamental street
lighting system be and the same are hereby abandoned, and all moneys received in
- payment of assessments under such proceedings be returned." In this connection the
Committee reported that investigation -was being made relative to a cheaper system
which may meet the approval of property owners , and their findings may be made known
to the Board at its next sitting.
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On motion the diagram of the Cook Street curb and gutter was approved and ace
cepted.
President Strait brought up the three following matters :-
1st. A lack of street signs regulating the speed limit. The subject was
discussed at length. Finally the attorney and engineer were instructed to take the
necessary steps to make our speed ordinances effective .
2nd. Attention was called to a dangerous railroad crossing on University
Street , showing -that certain trees need to be removed to open the view to approaching
trains ; also to remove or prune a certain tree at the corner of Fern Avenue and
Fourth Street. The former matter was referred to the Street Committee and the latter
to the Forester.
3rd. Mrs. Hall , of West State Street , had complained of the smoke from the
gas plant, saying that a portion of the stack had fallen off, and had not been re- •
placed, since which time the smoke had been very bad. After some discussion the
following resolution was adopted : -
"Whereas, complaint has been made of the smoke issuing from the Gas Plant
and
Whereas , a portion of the smoke stack appeared to have been dispensed
with , thus reducing its height , therefore ,
BE IT RESOLVED, that under present conditions the name be and it is hereby
declared a nuisance, and the San Bernardino Valley Traction Company be notified
that the smoke nuisance must be abated.
All bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid, after
which, on motion the mseting adjourned.
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Redlands,Cal . July 5 , 1911.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present,-President Strait , Trustees Clock, Williams and Chessman.
Absent, Trustee Prendergast.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 21st were read and approved.
Mr. T. T. Smith , of the Orange Growers ' Protective League , asked the
Board to consider the matter of establishing public scales and a public weigher
for the benefit of persons desiring to have their products weighed by disinterested
parties . The Engineer and Clerk were instructed to get an estimate on such scales.
Mr. Smith also asked if some steps could be taken to care for abandoned
orange trees on vacant lots , stating that they are breaders of scale and are a
menace to nearby groves. Referred to the City Attorney as to the rights of the
city.
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Mr. Chapman of Chapman & Cox, Manufacturers of a certain large fly trap,
spoke of his invention and offered to make a low price on any quantity the city
might desire to purchase. He was referred to the Board of Health.
3285-- Wm. Carleton, et al , petitioned that High Avenue between Church and Di-
vision Streets be oiled from the present strip in the center to the gutters.
Referred to the Engineer with power to act.
3286—Isaac Jones asked that the property owners on Walnut Avenue between
California and Alvarado Streets be required to remove the weeds and grass between
the gutter and their property lines. Referred to the City Attorney.
3287--,J. H. Collier made application for position on the police force . Ordered
filed.
A petition to keep push carts off the sidewalks was tabled.
• 3288--Miss Mary Hamilton, Secretary of the Political Equality League , asked
for permission to use thet $ibrary'.ripark, pne evening between the lath and 15th for
a mass meeting in the interests of the League. On motion the same was granted.
The pet#tion of W. Shearing , et al (3173) presented in October, 1910, for
lights on East Colton tpenue from Texas Street to West City limits , was referred
to the Light Comnittee.
The Tree Commission presented a resolution, asking that police power be
given to J. Frank Gore . the City Forester , in order to aid the enforcement of the
ordinance for the protection of street trees. On motion such power was conferred
without pay.
A quotation on Sunset Road Oil of 132 gravity at 45f/ per bafrel, f.o.b
Maricopa , Cal. was teaeived fromthe [idway View Oil Co. and referred to the Engineer.
• In a communisation to the Board, Mr. K. C. Wells suggested the improvement
of the City' s lot on the corner of Chestnut Avenue and Alvarado Street . Referred
to the Park Committee.
, Mr• Beverly L. Hodghead, President of the League of California Municipalities,
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asked the city to furnish photographs of streets, buildings and parks, or any
municipal works of which we are especially proud, in order that slides may be made
and shown at the International Municipal Congress & Exposition to be held in
Chicago , the cost for making the slides to be 50ci for each uncolored slide and 74 •
for each colored one . The Clerk was instructed to assemble and forward such
photographs as may seem proper.
The Board then apr roved the action of the Tree Commission on a large number
of tree planting petitions from North side residents; being?-Nos rl to 117 ,
and the same were ordered filed.
The Engineer, for the Committee , reported that it would be inadvisable for
the city to pay one-half the cost of such a fence as the one proposed by Mr.
Horace Slater for the East side of Alvarado Street between fern Avenue and Home
Place. He recommended that the matter be referred back to Mr. Slater, with the
suggestion that a cheaper fence made of wire, or some other material , be erected
by the property owners and the city will plant fines and care for them, thus ac-
complishing the purpose intended. The matter was so ordered referred. .
In the ratter of the land on the ganja East of Church Street , Mr. Clock
for the Committee , reported that some of the parties had been interviewed, and a
report would be ready for the next meeting.
t °T�iB titter of removing trees at the railroad c'os sing at University Street,
in order to make it less dangerous for travelers, was left in the hands of the
Engineer with power to act .
The question was raised as to the advisability of an all night lamp at the
band stand and library park. Referred to the Light Committee.
President Strait spoke of the advisability of forbidding the erectiontof'gafages,
blacksmith shops and repair shops South of Vine Street, for the reason that it is the ,
church district, and the noises incident to places of this character will disturb
public worship. Referred to the City Attorney as to the right of restriction. . •
The Board then took up the following ordinances :
The ordinance previously introduced amending Section 36 of Ordinance No. 430 ,
relating to dog licenses , was up for passage . The following amendment was offered to�
be added to Section 1 of said ordinance :-
"And provided furtherthat if such tax is not paid on or before August 1st of
each year, the tax upon male dogs shall from and after such date be $3.00 for every
male and 96.00 for every female dog of said age , in said city between August 1st and
July 1st of each year ."
The above amendment was adopted by the following vote :
Ayes : Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Strait .
Noes : None.
On motion of grustee Clock the ordinance as amended was then passed by a vote •
as follows :-
Ayes ; Trustee Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Strait.
Noes: None.
The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the city of
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Redlands fixing the hours of closing of billiard halls , pool rooms , skating rinks,
bowling alleys and cigar stores , was passed by the following vote:-
lyes : Trustee Clock, Williams and Strait.
• Noes a Trustee Cheesman.A
The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City of
business
Redlands amending Section 72 of Ordinance No. 430 , relating to licenses" was
passed by the following vote .-
Ayes ; Trustee Clock, Williams, Chepsman and Strait.
Noes : None.
The two following ordinances were introduced and laid over under the rules :
By Trustee Chessman:- An ordinance relating to the speed of motor and
other vehicles.
By Trustee Williams : - An ordinance relating to keeping liquors at certain
lodging hous es.
The question of inspection of dairy herds next came up for discussion. It
• was pointed out that the case demands that some one shall have charge of this work
in order that responsibility may be fixed. The attorney was asked to bring in
an ordinance at the next meeting.
President Strait brought up the fact that there are four garbage cans
at different places in the business district, the emptying of which the city has
for years been paying 01.00 each per month. It did not seem to bin that the
city should continue paying for disposing of the garbage and rubbish for a few
near whose places of business these cans are, while individuals in other locatities
are required,under the ordinance , to pay for the removal of theirs. After some
discussion , on motion the Engineer was instructed to gather up these four cans.
At the request of the Committee, the ornamental btreet lighting matter was
laid over until the next meeting.
• Trustee Clock stated that complaint had been made to him that the electric
cars which oiDerate North of Citrus Avenue , when standing at the corner almost
block traffic , and suggested that said cars , instead of standing on orange Street ,
might turn into East Citrus and leave Orange Street open and clear for traffic.
The Engineer was instructed to take the matter up with the Superintendent, W.
E. Irwin.
Attention was called to two nuisances which existe,-one at t`108 Angelica
Street and the other at the corner of-the aileyr-and. Stillman::Avenue first East
of Church Street. Both were referred to the Marshal , with instructions to abate.
President Strait had the Clerk read a letter from Paul Shoup of the Southern
Pacific . in which he said that within thirty days he hopes to have something
definite in regard to the extension of the electric line out East Colton Avenue.
The monthly reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk ; also the quarterly
report of the Clerk, were submitted and ordered filed.
All bills and salaries as audited by the *inane Committee were ordered
paid .
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This ended the business for consideration , and on motion the meeting
adjourned.
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City clerk. •
Redlands , California, July 19-,1911
A regular metting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ; Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman, and Prendergast.
President Strait being absent Trustee Prendergast was chosen to
preside , and called the lneeting 'to order.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 5th were read and approv ed.
City Nurseries announced the retirement of Mr. Sidney Hockridge as 4
General Manager succeeded by Mr. W. C. Collet. Ordered filed.
Mr. John W. Gill protests against the condition of the alleyway be-
tween State street and Citrus avenue running from Orange street to Ptfth street.
The City Engineer was instructed to start proceedings for repaving this alley,
said proceedings to include that portion of same alley between Orange street
and Fourth street, also the alley in Block A, Park Addition.
Mr. Elmer E. Watson reported certain,vialation of the BuildingOrdi-
nances. Referred to the Building Inspector.
A deed to a Right-of-Way for a storm ditch across lots in Linda P1-ace
Addition from Glenwood Drive to Center Street, was offered to the City by the
Mututal Investment Co. through Mr. K. C. Wells , Pres'_ dent. The letter stated
that the ditch is to be constructed at the expense of the Company, but the City •
will be expected to maintain the same . The matter was held over until the ditch
is completed and accepted by the City Engineer.
32882-- The Pocahontas Lodge asked permission to erect a temporary booth in
Library Park from which to dispense refreshments during band concerts.
Permission was denied.
The action of the Tree Commission on the following Petitions was
approved;-
3289 - Gregory Palmer
3290 - A. H. Springborg
3291 - Elmer Wilshire
3292 - E. E. Kendall, Jr._
3293 - S. G. Randall
3294 - D. B. Kendall
Mr. J. L. Mack asked for the cancellation of certain Tax Sales on
( _portion of S. E. of Sections 4 and 14, claiming that the title to said land
at the timeita assessed by the' city (1902 to 1909 ) was vested in the State and
was therefor an erroneous assessment. Referred to the City Attorney and City
Clerk.
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The Ordinance previously introduced entitled, "And Ordinance of the
City of Redlands Relating to the Beeping of Liquors at Certain Lodging Houses" , was
adopted by the following vote ;
• Ayes ;- Trustee Clock, Williams , Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes ;- None
The Ordinance entitled. "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands relating
to the speed of Motor and other Vehicles" was up for final reading.
Trustee Clock moved that Sec . 4 be amended by striking out that por-
tion which reads;-
"Provided that the provisions of this Ordinance shall
not permit any person between the ages of 13 and 15 years
from driving or operating a motor vehicle upon the streets
of said City when accompanied by a person 21 years of age
or over"
and substituting therefor the following language Which is
to become a part of said Sec . 4 of said Ordinance ;
"Provided that the provisions of this Ordinance shall
• not prevent any person between the ages of 13 and 15 years
from driving or operating a motor vehicle upon the streets
of said City if such person holds a permit to operate such
vehicle issued to him by the Marshal of said City. When-
ever any person applies to said Marshall for such permit
he shall make such examination of such applicant as he may
deem sufficient to satitfy himself of the competency of
such applicant to drive and operate such vehicle and if so
satisfied he shall issue a permit to such applicant giving
him the right to operate such vehicle , which permit shall
be subject to cancellation or revocation at any time by
said Marshall."
The Amendment was dully adopted.
On motion of Trustee Clock the Ordinance as amended was passed
by the following vote ;
Ayes ; Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes ; None
• Trustee Clock intaTduced the two following Ordinances which were
laid over for second reading.
1st ; Amending Sections 86 and 91 of Ordinance No. 430.
2nd;Relating to Horticultural Interests.
The Light Committee made the following reccommendations ;
1st ; That fifteen ;
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Trustee Clock, for the Park Commissioners, reported that nothi:zg can
be gained by further interviews with parties claiming interests in the land on
the Zanja east of Church street, which the. City desired to purchase for Park
purposes and retcommended that , so far as the Spoor Estate is concerned, the •.
matter be dropped for the present.
Trustee Williams stated that he was of the opinion he could purchase
the Ringle piece for $100.00 whereupon the Board authorized him to proceed.
The City Engineer reported that he had been unable to see Ivlr. Erwin
of the Electric Railway Co. , relative to cars standing on Orange street at the
corner of Citrus avenue. He had, however, taken up, :with. the .General Manager,
the matter of new switches and paving certain portions of their Right-of-Way
and believed these improvements would be made in the near future.
The City Attorney reported an Ordinance for intruduction which will
take care of Petition of the Orange Growers Protective League relative to
abandoned trees.
The Attorney was instructed to bring in an Ordinance which will pro- •
vide a district to which garages , Machine and Repair Shops shall be restricted.
After some discussion :it was not thot wise to require property owners
to remove weeds and grass from margins of their lots and the Petition of Isaac
Jones was therefoiptabled.
The City Narshall reported that his office had abated the nuisancel,
on Angelica street and Stillman avenue , by requiring sewer connections.
The plans for the new Park, submitted by Ur. W. D. Cook, Jr. , of Los
Angeles , on motion of Trustee Clock, of the Park Commission, were approved and
the City Clerk instructed to forward Mr. Cook a check for $100.00, being the
second payment under the agreement .
Trustee Williams brought up the matter of collecting Business
Licenses for the first two (2) quarters of this year and gave his reasons for •
feeling that the Licenses for said period should not be collected. After some
discussion the Ulerk was instructed to issue License Receipts from July on, under
I the New Ordinance
The Clerk was also instructed to advertise for bids for 500 ft of
Fire Hose.
The question of better fire protection then came up for discussion. It vis
finallydecided that the City Engineer should
prepare plans looking to the con-
struction of a High Pressure Water System under the Assessment Plan as Authorized
by the new Street
President7Prendergast� Tem, stated that a request had been made for
two band concerts per week during the summer, which arrangemenW would "probably
call for an additional appropriation of about $200 for the band. •
Referred to the Finance Committee , with power to act.
The annual report of the Librarian of the Public Library, was submit-
ted and ordered filed.
All bills audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
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There being no further business for consideration, on :motion the meeting
adjourned.
City Clerk.
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:iedla.nds ,Cal. August 2, 1911.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present :- Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
• President Strait being absent , Trustee Prendergast was again called
to the chair and presided at this meeting .
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 19th were read and approved.
A communication from Fairbanks , Morse: R• Co, was read, in which they
quoted prices on eight and ten ton scales. This matter was held up until the
return of President Strait .
PETITIONS
3295--Perry W. Dillon asked permission to erect a sign at the corner of East
Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street , indicating the location of the Christian Science
Reading Room. On motion this petition was granted.
3296--John B. Feudge, et al , asked for the abatement of a nuisance said to
exist at the home of Peter Hill, 11540 Chestnut Avenue . Referred to the Board
• of Health and Marshal for investigation.
3297
3298--There were two petitions from J. L. Mack for the cancellation of cer-
tain tax sales on portions of the Southeast quarter of Sections 4 and 14. City
Attorney Leonard reported that he had investigated the matter and verified the
claims set up in said petitions ; - that the title to the property covered by said
sales was vested in the State at the time of assessment , and sale and the assessment
was, therefor , erroneous, whereupon the following resoluti on was adopted : -
RESOLVED, that the tax sales Numbers 16, 48 , 64 , 76 and 94 of the year
1903; Nos. 56 , 62 , 74 and 75 of the year 1904 ; Nos . 13 and 86 of 1905 ; Nos. 43 ,
66, 78, 140 , 156 and 164 of 1906 ; Nos. 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 54 and 60 of 1907 ; all on
portions of the Southeast quarter of Section 4 , T 2S, R 3W; also No. 49 of
1906 and No . 5'9 of 1907 , on portions of the Southeast quarter of Section 14 , T1S ,
• R 3W, be and the same are hereby cancelled.
3299--H. J. Rhodes, et al , Petitioned the Board to stop all proceedings
in the Ornamental Lighting System. Since all proceedings had been already abandoned
the petition acs held for consideration at such time as it may apvly.
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3300--The petition of Elmer C. Wilshire for planting trees on Grant Street
was granted upon recommendation of the Tree Commission.
J. C. Glenn , of 17221 Ohio Street , petitioned orally for street lights upon
Ohio Street . He was refe rred to the Light Committee t o discuss the subject. •
J. A� -Mussell , 1135 'Webster Street , complained of a nuisance maintained at
11127 'ebster Strret . After some (iscussion the City Attorney agrerd to take the
matter up with the Marshal and if possible to apply a remedy.
S. G. Randall , hearing an ordinance tas to be prepared prohibiting the es-
tablishing of garages, machine and repair shops South of Vine Street , asked that the
Ordinance be made to apply to the North line of Vine Street. After some discussion
the attorney was asked to prepare such an ordinance.
ORDINANCES
The ordinance amending Sections 86 and 91 of Ordinance No. 430 , relating to
Tuberculin Tests , being up for final reading , was passed by the following vote: -
Ayes : Trustees Clock, Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
Noes : None.
In this connection , on motion of Trustee Williams , W. E. Phelps was appointed
veterinary Surgeon for the purpose of issuing the certificates provided for by
Section 91 of Ordinance No. 430, as amended by Ordinance No. 518.
The Ordinance previously introduced entitled an ordinance of the City of
Redlands relating to Horticultural interest and establishing Quarantine tegulations
was passed by the following vote:
Ayes : Trustees Clock, 17illiams, Chessman and Prendergast.
Noes : None .
Following the passage of the above ordinance , Trustee Clock moved the ap-
{poihtment of S. A. Pease as Horticultural Commissioner for the City, to serve with-
out pay. The appointment was so made, all members voting in fsvor thereof .
Trustee Cheesman introduced an ordinance establishing the grade of the alley
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in Lot 8 of Town Plat ; also grade of alley in ' Park Addition, which'c*as
laid over for second rea.dmg
A resolution was adopted instructing the City Engineer to prepare plans ,
specifications, profile and cross sections for certain work as described in proposed
Resolution of Intention No. 294, together with an estimate of the cost of said pro-
posed work.
whereupon the Engineer submitted such plans, specifications, profile and
cross sections , together with an estimate of the cost of same.
The Board then adopted Resolution of Intention No. 294 , and the plans ,
specifications , profile and cross sections were adopted and approved and the esti-
mate of the said Engineer of the cost of said work was accepted and ordered filed.
Resolution of Imtenti'on No. 29[3 was then adopted, closing portions of Shep-
!herd Street, Sylvan boulevard and Locust Avenue as set forth in said resolution.
On motion the Clerk was instructed to forward a check to the League of
California Municipalities for '5'40.00 , being the annual membership dues.
{ Trustee Williams presented a thirty-day option which he had secured from
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EI. E. Ringle on that portion of lots 1 and 2, Block 6 , Lugonia Heights , lying South
of Sylvan Boulevard, for the sum of x90.00. The Clerk was authorized to close
• the deal.
Dr. W. A. Taltaval submitted a chemical analysis of the Domestic mater
which was ordered filed.
Engineer Hinckley reported that Superintendent Erwin is willing to give
all the relief he dan in the matter of cars standing on Orange Street at the
corner of Citrus Avenue.
Engineer Hinckley exhibited maps and plans in connecti on with the Ilia
Pressure "dater System, but the matter was in no definite shape at that tire, there-
fore no action was taken.
The reports of the Treasurer and Clerk for the month of July were submit-
ted and ordered filed.
All bills and salaries audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
. paid from the proper funds , after which on motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk .
Redlands, Californ4a,, August 16, 1911.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ; President Strait , Trustees Williams , Chessman and. Prendergast.
• Absent : Trustee Clock.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 2nd were read and ap-
proved.
This was the time set for opening bids for 500 feet of fire hose , and
the following bids were received:
Hocliday tros . "Cracker Jack" x.87.2
Gutta Percha & Rubber Mfg. Co. "Underwriters" 90
"Heavy Ajax" 90
Los Angeles Belting & Supply Co . "Imperial" 90
"Dragon" 85
"Atlas" 80
"Phoenix" 70
"Niagara" 65
Eureka mire Hose Mfg. Co. "Paragon" 1 10
"Awador" 90
"Trogar" 80
• • E. hi. Cope Commercial Co. "Bay State" 90
"Paramount" 80
"Special Paramount" 70
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Gorman Engineering & Fire Apparatus 0o. ( Casa Loma Garage )
"Amazon" , 490
B. F. Goodrich Co . (Redlands Vulcanizing Works)
"Chieftain" 80
Bowers Rubber Works (Redlands Hardware & Stove Co )
"Victor" 90
"Reliance" 80
"Guardian" 75
Each bid was accompanied by a certified check equal to 5% of' bid.
After a careful examination of all samples submitted and the prices
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Iconsidered, Trustee Prendergast moved that the award go to the Bowers Rubber
Works , represented by the Redlands Hardware & Stove Co. , for the "Victor Jacket"
brand at 9001, according to their written bid, and the award was so made , all
members voting in favor thereof. The Board then approved the award as above ,
and the Clerk was instructed to return the certified\checks to the unsuccessful
ibidders.
A communication was received from the Pacific Coast Association of
Fire Chiefs , asking that our chief be sent to Vancouver , B. C. to the nineteenth
anrual convention , to be held September 11th to 14th, but owing to the distance
the Board decided not to comply, and the letter was ordered filed.
A communication was received from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ott , asking
the Board to order the removal of of a spite fence erected by Mrs. C. A. Rogers ,
i?20 Clay Street, which they claim is a nuisance . Referred to the City Attorney.
3301--The petition of M. J. Meeker, et al , for street lights and street
signs on Ohio Street at the intersection of Colton, Sun, Union, Brockton and "'estern
I Avenues , was referred to the Light Committee as to fights. The City Engineer
reported signs ready to place .
3302--The petition of J. J. Kennelly, et al, _for the removal of cow
was presented.
1 barn of David Parry, located in their vicinity Health Commissioner 1orline
I was present and stated that Mr. Parry was within the ordinance, and nothing •
could be done , except that he be required to keep things clean, which is being
done. The Petition was therefore tabled.
In this connection Health Commissioner Porline stated that the nuisance
I complained of at #540 Chestnut Avenue exists ; that Mr. Hill has three cows,
whereas under the ordinance he should keep only two , and that the matter could
be adjusted. He also reported that the complaint of J. A. Mussell , of a nuisance
at f127 Webster Street is justified; that the ordinance is being violated, and
the Marshal was instructed to abate the same .
3303--• r. George Good protested against the installation of additional
machinery at the sub-station. Referred to the City Attorney.
The Tree Commission presented a number of petitions for nlanting and
removal of trees , which they had acted upon,41being" Numbers. 118 to 128 inclusive , •
1 and asked the arproval of the Board, and on motion the action of the commission
was approved.
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The ordinance previously introduced, establishing the grades u$on an
alley in Block 8 of Town Plat and am alley in Park Addition , was pas: ed by the
following vote :-
• Ayes' Trustees Williams, Cheesman, Prendergast and Strait .
Noes: None .
The subject of public scales was next discussed, which resulted in the
Street Committee being instructed to secure some private scales for the present ,
the City to install a scale if the demand is sufficient to warrant the expense .
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The Recorder' s report for the month of July was submitted and ordered
filed.
The Fire Cormittee , Trustee Williams speaking, recommended the installa-
tion of a fire hydrant at the corner of Alvarado Street and ""est Cypress Avenue ,
and it it was so ordered.
The bills passed bythe auditing committee were ordered paid .
- At 5 '00 P.M. the Board adjourned to Monday, August 28 , at 12 '00 o 'clock
N� noon.
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Redlands , California. August 28 , 1911 .
12:00 Noon.
An adjourned regular meeting of the -Board of Trustees.
Present, President Strait and Trusteee Cheesman.
There being no quorum an adjournment was taken until 4 :30 P.M. of 1
the day above written .
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City Clerk.
Redlands , California. August 28, 1911.
4 ;30 P.M.
An adjourned, regular meeting of the I;oard of Trustees.
Present : - President Strait and Trustee Cheesman and Prendergast.
Absent ; - Trustees Clock and '?illiams .
Trustee Prendergast introduced and moved the adoption of Resolution
ordering work to be done , No. 294 , and the same was duly adopted.
On motion of Trustee Cheesman the Engineer was instructed to make and
• submit plans , specifications and profile , together with an estimate of the cost
of construction of pipes , hydrants and appliances for fire protection , as con-
templated in proposed Resolution of Intention No. 295 . Pursuant to instructions
the City Engineer prepared and submitted said plans , specifications ,p°rofiles and
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estimate of the cost of said proposed work, whereupon the Board adopted the fol-
lowing resolution'
RESOLVED, that the plans , specifications and profile prepared by
the City Engineer for the work contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution
of Intention No . 295 be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this
Board, and the estimate of said City Engineer of the cost of said work is here-
by accepted and ordered filed.
The Board then on motion of Trustees Cheesman duly adopted Resolution
of Intention No . 295 , providing for the construction of pipes, hydrants and ap-
pliances for fire protection, and all matters and things contained in said reso-
lution.
On motion of Trustee Cheesman the City Engineer was instructed to
make and submit plans , specifications,pro£iles and cross sections for the con-
struction of concrete pavement and grading to the official grade of alleys
through Blocks 8 and 9 of Town Plat of Redlands and an alley in Park Addition,
together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work, all as con-
temple ted in proposed resolut ion of intention No. 296. :J"
Pursuant to instructions , the City Engineer prepared and submitted
plans, specifications , prof iles and cross sections of said work proposed in
Resolution No. 296 , together with an estimate of the cost of said proposed work,
whereupon the Board adoptdd the following resolution :-
RP.SOLVr..D, that the plans , specificotions, profiles and cross sections
prepared by the "ity Engineer for said work proposed to be done wider Resolution
of intention No. 296 be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board
and the estimate of said City Engineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted
and ordered filed.
On motion of Trustee Cheesman the Board then duly adopted Resolution
of intention No . 296 , providing for all work set forth in said resolution .
As there was no other business to come before the Board, on motion
the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , California. September 6 , 1911.
2 :00 P.P .
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present
and President S ' rait presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August l(th were read and approved.
COIthIUNICATIONS •
Mr. Vim. Burroughs wrote relative to an accident to himself and wife
which he charged to the neglect of a city employee. Referred to the City Attorney.
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The L0ague of California t.'unicipalities requested notice of any particular
questions this city wishes discussed at the Convention to be held at Santa Barbara_
October 23rd to 28th. ordered filed.
• Miss G. Krick complained of the use to which the alley South of
Lot 17 , Park Villa Tract is being put. Referred to the Marshal.
..An'anofyraousletter, signed "Tax Payer" relative to the Associated
Charities was ordered filed .
Mr. id. U . Robles stated his inability to connect his property at
#816 East Colton Avenue with the sewer, owing to financial difficulties , and in
substance asked the city for an extension of time for said connection. Referred
to tie Board of health with recommendation for leniency.
Where were several gentlemen present who owned small dairies , claiming
they do all their own work, and asked that they be not required to pay the
business license. Left to the r'inance Committee .
• PETITIONS
129--ppereoomnendation of the Tree Comnission , Mrs . Iderta M. Buchanan' s petition
for removing tree was granted.
3304--Peter Lauren, et al , for improvement and oiling of Cook Street
between Central and Park Avenues, was referred to the City Engineer with power
to act.
3305--J . A. Chilton, et al , for reducing the minimum charge for water
by meter •measurement , or to increase the number of gallons , was tabled, the attorney
stating the present ordinance governing same would have to hold for one year,
unless the Water Companies should agree to such change .
3306--P. A. Sandstedt ' s petition for position as watchman in Prospect
Park, bearing the recommendation of the foreman of said park , was granted, and he
• was so appointed, to begin duty October 1st , 1911 at the usual salary of ,:50.00
per month.
3307--W. A. Akers ' application for position on the police force was referred
to the Mar shal .
3308--J. W. Fear asked for a refund of business license , stating that he
had disposed of his business . Denied on the ground that it is. a matter to be
settled between the buyer and seller.
ORDINANCES
Trustee Prendergast introduced an ordiance fixing the tax levy for 1911 .
Trustee Cheesman introduced an ordinance relating to district for garages,
blacksmith shops, etc .
Both ordinances were laid over until the next meeting for second reading.
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The City Attorney reported in the two folling matters -
1st. Mr. and Mrs. 'rank Ott , relative to a spite fence ,-that the city can-
not act , as it is a matter between the parties concerned.
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Second The c'nplaint of Geo. Good, of East Colton Avenue , in regard to
the installation of a.dr' itional machinery at the sub-station. The attorney
had interviewed representatives of both the Traction Company and the Southern
California Edison Company, and ascertained that neither company is adding machinery, •
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but that some old machinery has been replaced by new1designed to lessen the noise .
The Light Committee asked that the petition for lig!-ts on Ohio Street at
the intersection of olton, Sun, Union,rrockton and Western Avenues be laid over
until the next meeting , Fnd it was so ordered.
Trustee flock exhibited the working plans for the new parks , submitted by
architect 71. Cook, Jr. , and after examination of the sane , on motion of Trustee
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Clock, said plans were accepted, and the Clerk was instructed to forwerd Mr. Cook
a war-nnt for 0.00, rhich will be the third payment under the agreement .
The Mutual Investment Co. offered the city F deed to the right of way for
a storm water ditch across a portion of the lots in Linda Place :addition in this
city. The said company constructed this ditch at its expense , and will deed it to
the city providing the lat' er will maintain the same. On motion the deed was S
accepted with the proviso that the grantors properly cover the ditch and fill in the
sides .
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The reportsof the 'recorder, Treasurer and Clerk for the month of August
were submitted and ordered filed.
The bills and salaries as audited by the finance committee were ordered
paid .
This ended the business for the day, and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, California.
September 20, 1911.
2:00 P.M.
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A regular meeting of the hoard of Trustees , with all members
present , President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the adjourned regular meetings held on August
28th at 12:00 M. and 4 :30 P.M. , also of the regular meeting of September 6th, were
read and approved.
President Strait here opened for discussion the proposed bigh -press-
ure
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water system. Be stated that the Board was glad to have so many citizens present
to discuss the matter , as the sentiment of the people is much desired; that the
Board has no intention of forcing objectionable legislation upon the citizens, and
notwithstanding the time had elapsed in which to hear protests, the same would be
gladly heard; that although all seem agreed that better fire protection is much
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needed, if it cannot be acquired by plans that are satisfactory, proceedings will
be abandoned. Those who engaged in the discussion were -. E. Sanford, M. E.
Phinney, F. G . Feraud, J. R. Strachan , Dr. C. S. Lombard, C. E. Truesdell , E. C .
• Campbell , A. M. Sheppard, (leo . S. Biggin and John P. Fisk.
At the close of a lengthy discussion , on motion of Trustee Clock the
time for hearing protests was extended to October 4 , 1911 at 2:00 P.M. , which is
the time of the next regular meeting of the Board.
J. R. Strachan protested against the payment of $4.00 per year for the
privilege of handling soft drinks. Referred to the Attorney.
H. IV. Allen presented a claim of is• J. Davenport againstLthecCity , which
he stated is for services rendered in securing options on land acquired for park
purposes. Lis. Davenport was present and rade a stE, tement , after which on motion
the matter was referred to the City Attorney.
This was the time fixed for opening bids for work under resolution of
intention No . 294 , and the following bids were received -
• H. H. Lienau---for the first item of work under said Resolution of
Intention No. 294 :
For Macadam, per square foot $.084
Curbs and gutters, per lineal foot , .39
For the second item :-
Macadam, per square foot 4.084
Curbs and gutters, per lineal foot , .39
For the third item: -
Macadam, per square foot 4.08r
Curbs and gutters, per lineal foot , .39
Johnson & Shea Co.--First item:-
Macadam, per square foot , w.094
Curbs and gutters , per lineal foot, .45
Second item : -
• Macadam, per square foot , w.09
Curbs and gutters , per lineal foot, .45
Third item:-
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Macadam, per square foot . . .w.09
Curbs and gutters, per lineal foot , . . . . .45
Each bid was accompanied by a certified check for the required amount.
The bid of H. H. Lienau being the lowest received, trustee Prendergast
moved the adoption of the following resolution: -
"Resolved that the Contract for macadam and curbs and gutters , as described
in the first three items
^ :off. xesoluia on of intent ion No. 294`be and the same is hereby awarded to H. H.
Lienau, at the price named in his
written bid submitted this day, said work to
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be done in accordance with specifications therefor on file in the office of the
City Engineer. "
. The Board then approved the award of saidcontract to II. H. Lienau, and the
Clerk was authorized to return the certified checks of the unsuccessful bidder.
On the fourth item of said Resolution of Intention No. 294 , the fo17 owing
bids\merelreceived -
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W. M. Adams---For curbs and gutters , per lineal foot e.40
For sidewalks per square foot , 12
On the fifth item of said resolution:-
W. M. Adams:- For curbs and gutters, per lineal foot S 40
For sidewalks , per square foot 12
Accompanying these bids were certified checks equal to ten per cent of
the aggregate .
These bids being the lowest and only ones received, the following resolution
of award was adopted ;-
"Resolved that the contract for putting in curbs and mutters and sidewalks
as described under: thei-fourti and -fifth i;tems°'of Re.soiut on of Iitentidn Nb. 294,;
be and the same is hereby awarded to W. U. Adams at the price named in his written
bid, submitted this day, said work to be done in accordance with specifications
therefor on file in the office of the City Engineer."
The Board then approved the award of said contract to W. Adams .
C ommunica tions
An invitation was rebeived for the City Officials to attend the convention df the •
League of California Municipalities , to be held at Santa Barbara, October 23rd to 28th.
The Mutual Investment Oompany, by K. C. Wells, President, guaranteed that the
storm water ditch through lands in Linda Place Addition , will be properly covered and
sides filled in, this being the condition under which the city accepted the deed..
The above conrunications were ordered filed.
Petiti ons
3309--F. G. Feraud , et al . to defer action in the matter of the High Pressure
'tater System. This petition was ordered filed, as it was disposed of earlier
in the meeting.
3310--J. IC. Smith , for position on the police force. Referred to the
Marshal .
3311--oeo . ::. Hunter , et al, for sidwalks, curbs and gutters on the East and •
7/est sides of f.lichigan Street, between Olive Avenue and .Glenwood Drive. Referred
to the City Engineer.
3312- Crane , for position as Inspector of Construction of the High
Pressure Water System . ordered filed.
The Board granted the petitions of B. W. Smith, (#130 ) and J. Warren Smith ,
( #131 ) , in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission.
Ordinances
An ordinarne previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands , fixing the tax levy for the year 1911" was passed by the following
vote : -
Ayes :- Trustees :lock , F;iliiams, Che-sman, Zrendergast and Strait.
Noes : - None.
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An ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands , prohib iting the establishment of blacksmith and other shops within cer-
tain prescribed limits within the City of xed]ands" ,was passed by the following
vote :
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Ayes : - Trustees Clock, �Jilliams, Cheesman , Prendergast and Strait.
Noes : - None .
The Marshal reported on the complaint of Miss G. Krick, relative to an alley
• in Park Villa Tract. He found such alley partially blocked with boxes and rubbish
and ordered the same cleaned up.
The Finance Committee , in the matter of business license for small dairies ,
rrcommended that drherever three to nine cows are kept , the license should be one-
half the amount now prescribed by ordinance . For over nine cows, the full amount.
The attorney was asked to prepare such an ordinance.
in the Park
The Light Committee recommended that one light be installedAen the North
side ,of:the"cstreratabout midway between Cajon and Fourth Streets .
The same committee asked that the petition for lights on Ohio Street , at
the corner of `Oolton,Suncifinion;.Brookton and Western Avenues , be held over until
the next meeting.
On motion the Board adopted Resolution ordering Work to be done No. 296• ,
and the clerk was instructed to publish same as required by law, and invite sealed
proposals for the proposed work set forth in said resolution.
The following resolution was also duly adopted.-
"Resolved, that the width of the sidewalk upon East Colton Avenue from
Judson to Wabash Streets be and the same is hereby fixed at fifteen and one half
feet. "
President Strait reported an interview with Er. Paul Shoup, of the kacific
Electric Co . , agd stated that plans are now being natured which may insure the
electric `
extension of then:,carr line on East Colton venue.
Ail bills passed by the auditing committee were ordered paid, and ^n
moti on the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, California , October 4 , 1911.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ,-President Strait, Trustees Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
Trustee Clock absent .
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 20th were read and approved.
A communication from the State Board of Health , requesting that the city
send its health officer to the Convention at Santa Barbara , was laid over until
• the next meeting.
3313-- G. S. Turrill made application for a franchise for single track electric
railway on East Colton Avenue . The Clerk w,= authorized to advertise the franchise
for sale.
The Boardreceived an invitation to the annual fa11 festival at Ontario ,
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October 19th,.and 20th . The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the same .
The Tree Commission recommended that the petitions of C. N. Cross , ( 132)
John McIntosh ( 133 ) , R. S. Gaines , ( 134 ) and Frank Grates (135 ) , be granted, Peppers
being designated for the last named petitioner. On motion these petitions were •
granted.
This was the time fixed for opening proposals for work to be done under
Resolution No. 296, and the following were received:
L. H. Jones, for the first , second and third items , per square foot 13i
W. Adams, for the first, second and third items , per square foot , . . . .$ 142
H. II. Lienau, for the first , second and third items , per square foot , . . .$ 1349
Lewis Kenp , for the first , second and third items , per square foot $.13
E. Smith , for the first item, v'v.13n
for the second and third items $.14
The bid of Lewis Keep being the lowest , Trustee Prendergast offered and
moved the adoption of the following Resolution of Award, which was duly adopted : -
RESOLVED, that the Board ?uf Trustees of the City of Redlands, having in
open session , on the 4th day of October , 1911, opened, examined and publicly declared •4
all sealed proposals or bids offered, hereby rejects all of said bids except that
next herein mentioned , and herel:y awards the contract for said work to the lowest
regular bidder , to wit ; Lewis Keep, at the price specified in his proposal on file
Ifor said work, to wit . -Thirteen cents per square foot for each item of work in each
l of said three items.
And the Clerk was instructed to return the certified checks to , the unsuccess4l
ful bidders.
This was also the time for consi5 eration of the High Pressure Mater system , but
the Board not being ready for action, on motion of Trustee Prendergast, the time
was extended to November 1 , 1911 , at 2:00 P.M.
Next came the consideration of a bond election for a municipal water plant,
A number of citizens were present , among those speaking upon the subject were M. M. •
Phinney , E. C. Campbell and Dr. C. S. bombard. The sentiment of these gentlemen
was that experts should be employed to examine carefully into the physical value,
, of the Domestic ';later Company's system , as well as into any and all other possiioili-
ties , and be prepared to state to the people at the time of the electi-•n the cost
' of a municipal system, and also the price at which the Domestic company' s system
, and holdings can be acquired, otherwise in their opinion the proposition would be
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defeated by reason of indefiniteness . The position of the Board as explained by
Trustee Prendergnst and President Strait, and concurred in by the joint Committee
comprised of a committee from this Board, one from the Board of Trade , and one
from the Merchants 8: Manufacturers ' Association, was that a two-fold advantage
%If the proposition should carry,then tiie experts whose services would cost about 5r3000woulg be
would be had by holding the bond election first .4 If defeated, there would be no 1 (employed.
need of an expert , and the city would be out only about 4300 , the cost of holding •
the election.
Secondly, with the money in hand or bonds voted, the city would be in shape
to tall: business, and could get prices on available properties which would be some-
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thing near their actual cash value . Finally, Trustee Prendergast offered and moved
the adoption of the following resolution: -
RESOLVED, that Geo. S. Hinckley, the City Engineer of the City of Redlands ,
• be and he is hereby directed to make and submit to this Board , an estimate of the
cost of the following municipal improvement , to wit ' -
The acquistion and construction of a complete municipal water plant and system
for the City of Redlands , and the inhabitants thereof , for the purpose of supplying
to said city and its inhabitants , pure , fresh water for domestic purposes , street
sprinkling and. fire protection purposes , including the acquisition of water rights ,
water bearing lands, reservoir site , the right of way and the acquisition and con-
struction of water pains , pipe lines , hydrants, reservoirs , pumping plants , appli-
ances , equipment and machinery necessary for such ,purposes , and all other property
and effects necessary in the construction , establishment and equipment of such
plant and system.
And further, that M. M. Phinney , E. C. Campbell , and C . S . Lombard be ap-
.• pointed to serve upon the water cowmit-:ee , and that a meeting or meetings of this
committee be held at the call of the Chairman, and if possible have some report
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to make to this Board at the next regular meeting, all of which was duly :adop.ted..,
A. J . Wilson asked permission to erect within the fire limits on gest Citrus
Avenue , a building , three walls of which are to be of brick, and the rear wall-
a temporary one , of corrugated iron. On motion the building Inspector was authorized
to issue the permit .
Mr• W. L. Frost, agent of the Southern California Edison Co . stated that his v
company had authorized him to announce that all bills for domestic lighting would
be discounted ten per cent . if paid within ten days after meter reading, instead
of five per cent . as provided by grdinance.
A committee composed of W. L. Frost , J. J. Suess and A. Leipsic , of the 1'er-
• chants & Manufacturer ' s Association, presented plans for the carnival to be held
in this city October 26th, 27th and 28th, and asked the Board for a donation of
250 toward the expense of same. After some discussion , on motion, a donation
of $150 was made. The Committee asked for permission to use the streets for parades ,
and West State Street for the location of shows , which request was granted. They
asked farther to be allowed to pass upon concessions such as wish to occupy the
street during the carnival , and on motion the Marshal was instructed to refer all
applicants to the Secretary of the Association .
Mr. T. T. Smith, explained the plan for tree planting upon Garden Street ,
which was approved by the Board.
Attorney Leonard reported that he did no think there was any liabi lity
on the part of the City in the matter of the claim of ti1,000 , presented by J J .
• Davenport, whereupon on motion the claim was disallowed.
Trustee Williams introduced the three following ordinances , which were laid
over for second reading: - Relating to license for sale of milk; to nuisances , and
to the storage of manure .
The reports of the Treasurer and Clerk for the month of September, also the
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Clerk's report for the quarter ending September 30th, was submitted, and passed
to the Finance Committee , who examined and ordered the same filed.
The Light Committee reported that it will be difficult to install lights
on Ohio Street at the intersection of avenues between Colton and Western, as there •
are no poles , nor are there any circuits to cut into , but the matter will be gone
into with the Lighting Company. The same committee recommended that two , sixteen
candle power street lights be installed on Clifton Avenue , West of Cajon Street.
This recommendation Ras adopted.
In the matter of walks, curbs and gutters on Michigan Street between
Olive Avenue and Edgewo9d Drive , the Engineer asked for an extension of time in
order to confer with the Street Committee, and it was granted.
William Fox asked that the width of the parking space at the corner of
Times and East Colton Avenue be reduced twelve or eighteen inches , in order that
the jog in the street at this point may be less severe. Referred to the Street
Committee with power to act.
Trustee Chees .an spoke of the need of a smoke ordinance, and after some •.
discussion the attorney was instructed to prepare such an ordinance.
On motion all bills audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
There being no further business for consideration , on motion the meeting
adjourned.
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Redlands , California. October 18 , 1911.
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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present ; President Strait , Trustees Williams, Cheesman and Prendergast.
Absent; Trustee Clock.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 4th were read and approved
Mr. Chas. Maynard, #127 Webster Street , spoke to the ee which was
ordi.nan_
up for passage relative to the storage of manure . He asked to be allowed to continue
to haul manure to and store the same upon his lot, and to keep it there until such
time as he could sell end deliver it , but such an arrangement being against the terms]
of the ordinance , the request was denied.
Mr. E. D. Reid, of the Carnival Committee , appeared and asked for per-
mission to use Cajon Street from citrus Avenue to the top of the Auchincloss Hill
for the automobile races on Thursday, October 26th from 2 :00 P..:;. until the races •
are finished on the same day , and that the speed rule be suspended at that, time
upon said street . On motion the consent of the Board was given on condition that the
Committee place guards at all street intersections and properly safeguard the public.
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W. C. Guerth, also of the Carnival Commit-Lee , spoke of the cost of the
street illumination. He stated that it will cost 0130 to rent the wire , sockets ,
etc . , but that entirely new equipment could ba purchased for 5210, and if the city
• would pay the difference of C80, this material would become the property of the
city and be on hand for future use. Referred to Trustee Cheesman with power to act.
On motion the matter of calling a bond election for the purpose of acquiring
a municipal water system , was laid over until November 1, 1911 , at 2 :00 P.M.
Communieati ons
Arthur C. Webb , of Ontario , applied for a position of Inspector of Reservoirs.
Ordered filed , and the Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the same.
Martha A. Beal , et al , complained of a nuisance in the Storm 'dater Ditch at
Ninth and State Streets . Referred to a Committee of the whole for investigation.
The carpenters and joiners and other organisations protested against the
electric railway company ccrring freight and express much to the discomfort of the
traveling public . After some discussion the matter was referred to President Strait
• and Attorney Leonard, with instructions to arrange a conference with the railway
officials , with a view to amicably get relief , otherwise to inform the representatives
of the company that action will be brought to enjoin them.
J. E. Ward & Co. quoted prices on and submitted a blue print of ward' s Liquid
Asphalt Atomizer. Ordered filed for future reference .
The Board received invitations to the following conventions , and the same
were ordered filed after announcing that credentials would be furnished to any
interested citizen who cared to attend:
glay ound and Recreation Institute , Los Angeles , November 1st to
4th inclusive.
National Irrigation Congress , Chicago , December 5th to 9th inclusive .
Trans-Nississippi Commercial Congress, Kansas City, November 14th
to 17th inclusive.
• Petit ions
3314-- C. A. Tripp , et al, for a sewer on San Mateo Street from Highland
Avenue to Brookside Avenue ; also on Highland Avenue from Pacific Street to Cedar
Avenue. Referred to the City Engineer with instructions to prepare plans , specifi-
cations , etc . trefor .
3315--John Curr , through his agent , J. ?. Fisk , protested against installing
an ornamental street lighting system in the business district at the expense of the
prone rty owners . Ordered filed.
3316--H. A. McCoy, et al , asked for a street light on Brockton Avenue , be-
tween Orange and Washington Streets. Referred to the Light Committee.
3317--Officers of The G. A . H. and W•11. C. asking the Board to take the neces-
sary steps to have the provisions of Senate Constitutional Amendment No.40 ,
• adopted October 10 , 1911 , apply to the fiscal year 1911 . The same provided for the
exemption of the Heti ti finers from certain taxes . Referred to the City Attorney.
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Ordinances
An ordinanc pr in'roduced amendingSu S
p ,� Subdivision 2 of erection 72 of
Ordinance No . 430, and providing for a business license for selling milk, was passed
by the following vote :- •
Ayes : Trustees Williams , Chefsman , Prendergast and Strait.
Noes : None .
The ordinance relating to public nuisances being up for passage , was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Williams , Cheesman, Prendergast and Strait .
Noes: None .
The ordinance which was introduced at the preceding meeting, amending Sections
5 and 6 of Ordinance No. 501 , was up for passage . Trustee Williams moved that
Section 2 be amended by striking out the figure "3" in the last clause 4 said
Section 2, and substituting therefor the figure "2" . The amendment was unanimously
adopted, after which, on motion of Trustee Williams the ordinance as amended was
passed,tbe vote being as follows: •
Ayes : Trustees Williams , Cheesman, Prendergast and Strait.
Noes : None.
Trustee Williams introduced the three following ordinance , which were laid
over for two weeks .
1st. Establishing the grade on Michigan Street from the center line of
Glenwood Drive to the center line of Olive Avenue .
2nd. Relating to statements of public service corporations.
3rd. Rela ting to smoke.
On motion the mater of a franchise for a street railroad on liart Colton
Avenue was laid over until the next meeting.
The report of the City necorder for the month of September was submitted and
ordered filed.
The Light Comr.ittee recommended that the petition of It J . Meeker, et al, for
street lights on Ohio Street at the corners of 'venues between Colton and Western,
be denied until conditi -ins warrant installing lights upon the avenues with circuits
running East and West.
The light Committee also recommended the installation of an alley light
back of the armory, and one in the bend of the alley back of the Home Telephone
Company' s building ; also that four lights be installed which were previously grant-
ed on Chestnut -.venue, between Center and Pacific Streets , the petition of Amanda
R. Whaley, et al .
The recommendations were all duly adopted.
President Strait stated that his attention had been called to the need of
alarm bells at the 5th and 6th street crossings of both the Santa 10e and Southern •
Pacific Railroads , and after some discussion the clerk was instructed to take the
matter up with the agents of the above named roads.
The Clerk was also instructed to notify Mr. J. 3. Suess that the securiii
of horses upon the streets by the use of the device described, would meet the
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requiresr.ents of the hitching ordinance .
Trustee Prendergast moved that all hills passed by the Auditing Committee
be paid , andit was so ordered.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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City lerk.
Redlands, California , November 1,1911.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present , President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 18th were read and approved.
A representative of the Bartlett Music Company, of Los Angeles, was present
• and petitioned for modification of the ordinance relative to license for a special
sale of musical instruments , stating that he desired to sell pianos at reduced rate
for thirty days , but that the present license was prohibitive . The petition was
denied.
Building Inspector Armstrong asked for instructions as to whether or not he
should issue a permit to S. C. Haver for the construction within the fire limits
of a building , three walls of which are to be brick and the rear wall , a termorary
one , of galvanized or rugated iron. On motion the Inspector was authorized to
issue such permit.
W. C. Guerth stated that there is a strong desire- .on the part of the mer-
chants, to allow the strings of lights used during the Carnival to remain over
the str'ets , and to be lighted on Saturday nights during the winter. He stated
• that the Edison Company had made a flat rate of 1r4.O0 per night for the current,
and if neccesary the merchants would pay the lighting bill. Held for consideration .
Mr. T. T. Smith asked concerning the public scale that has been under con-
sideration. On advice of Attorney Leonard, the Board concluded to do nothing
further in the ratter until the determination of the final status of the Consti
tuttOnal Amendment recently adopted establishing the office of State Sealer of
Weights and Ieasures.
Communications.
0. 71. Donnell , Agent of the Santa Fe , wrote relative to the alarm bells at
the Fifth and Sixth Street crossings. In this connection the Clerk was instructed
to request that the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific install such bells , P
at the University and Judson Street crossings.
• The following invitations were received:-
To the Annual Flower Show at Whittier, October 26th-28th.
The National Irrigation Congress, at Chicago , December 5th-9th.
All of which were ordered filed.
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Pet itions
3318--Israel Peal , for moving house from Clifton Avenue to Sonora Street.
Referred to the City Engineer with power to act .
3319--A. Osbun, et al , for lights on West Central Avenue , between First
and Foufth Streets. Left to the Light Committee . 0
Ordinances
The ordinance relating to statements of public ser•vice .dorporations , was laid
over to the next meeting.
The ordinance establishing the grade upon Michigan Street from the Center line
of Glenwood Drive to the center line of Olive Avenue , being up for passage, was adopt-
ed, the vote being as follows :
Ayes : -Trustees Strait , Clock , Prendergast, Cheesman and Williams.
Noes :- None.
The ordinance previously introduced, relating to the emission of smoke , _
soot and cinders from engines, fire boxes and furnaces, and smoke stacks, was pass-
ed by the following vote :-
Ayes :- Trustees Strait, Williams, Cheesman, Prendergast and Clock.
Noes :- None .
Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance relating to public plays , exhibitions
and performances , and the suppression of immoral , indecent and offensive pictures
and performances.
Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance establishing a Censor Commission
for the city.
Both of the latter ordiances were laid over for two weeks for second read-
ing.
The matter of a franchise for an electric stre 't railway on East Colton
Avenue was laid over for future consideration, awaiting certain developments.
The Committee of the 49hole reported that no nuisance exists in the _Eater
ditch at State and Ninth Streets , and the communication of Martha A. Beal , et al, •
relative thereto , was ordered filed.
President Strait stated that he and the Attorney had interviewed Manager
A. B. Merrihew, of the Pacific Electric Railway Company in regard to the cars be-
tween Redlands and San Bernardino carrying freight and express matter , much to
the discomfort of passengers, especially upon the early morning cars. That official
informed them that he had appled for a combination car to be placed in service on
this lire , and vas in hopes this would meet the requirements of the Board.
The Light Committee recommended that the petition of l3. A. McCoy for one
street light on Brockton Avenue , between Washington and Orange Streets , be granted,
and it was so ordered.
S. E. GrettenbargDr. H. R. Macalaster, and Mr. A. L. Barrows , were
present and asked that the Board defer action for the present in the matter of the •
proposed sewer on San Mateo Street. After some discussion the Engineer was instruc-
ted to start proceedings, after which all parties interested would have ample op-
portunity for formal protest .
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The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk, for the month of October,
were submitted and ordered filed.
This was the time fixed for consideration of the high pressure water system
• but action was deferred, and the following resolution relative thereto Iaas adopted,
all members voting in favor thereof :
RESOLVED, that consideration of the high pressure water system for the 6ity
of Redlands be deferred until December 6, 1911 , at 2:00 P.M.
On motion all bills and salaries audited by the Finance Committee were
ordered paid .
This ended the business for the day, and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
• Redlands, California , November 2, 1911.
4:30 P. M.
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees, the required three hours notice
having been given, and all members present , President Strait in the chair.
This meeting was called for the purpose of discussing the advisability of
employing F. E. Trask, as consulting engineer, and take up with the City Engineer
the matter of a Domestic Water System for the city. Mr. Trask was to charge for
his services and making suck report as the Board require at his hands , the sum
of $3,000 . , and : _, the bond election should carry, an additional sum of $2,000.
for his services as consulting engineer ''until • construction of said water system
should be 'boapleted. After a lengthy discussion, the Board did not feel justified
in spending this amount of money without a stronger sentiment in favor of ub,1
municipal ownership than is now indicated, and felt that they should not take action
• at this time , nor employ Mr. Trask until the sentiment of the people i;S•, more
fully expressed.
On motion the meeting adnourned without any act ' on havi : been taken.
City Clerk.
Redlands , California. November 15 , 1911.
2:00 P.M.
A regular member of' the Board. of Trustees of the City of Redlands .
All members present , President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 1st , and the special meet-
• ing of November 2, 1911 were read and approved.
Conmunicetions .
reading and
The Y. v. . C . A. balled attention to the urgent need of a centrally located,
rest nom for women and girls . They stcted their intention of opening such a place
at the corner of State and Fifth Street, and asked the 0ity to share the expense
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and maintenance of same. The President , Mrs. J. H. Williams , and Secretary, Mrs.
Olive Mulholland, spoke to the petition. On motion, the Board voted to pay 525,00
reading and
per month toward maintaining such public/Jest room, the payments to begin when need
arises.
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A. B. Merrihew, Superintendent of the Pacific, Electric Railway Co. , informed
? the Board that he is making an effort to secure authority for furnishing free transpor-
tation over their lines within this city to all the police officers of the City.
A report from the Finance Committee of the Merchants &: Manufacturing Association
relative to the Aviation Meet enclosing a rebate check for x-18.00 , being twelve per
cent. of the city' s donation to advertising the same , which sum the Clerk was ordered
it to deposit with the Treasurer.
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The League of California Municipalities asked the number of copies of pro-
ceedings of the Santa Barbara Convention this city desired to rurchase , the price,
which is cost price of publication, being rl.00 each. The Clerk was instructed to
order three copies .
Notice of annual meeting of the nedlands Water Company, November 28th , at
the Y.M.C. A. building. The Clerk was instructed to represent the Board. j •
Petitions
3320--C. S. Chesnut , et al , asked for street lights on Garden Street from
Hilton Avenue to the country Club . heferred to the Light Committee.
3321-T. Honda and S. Arai, Japanese merchants, asked for a rebate in the ere tier of busi-
ness license . in this case there appeared to have been some misunderstanding as to
the license required. The Attorney and marshal were authorized to adjust the matter.
On motion the board adoptced the recommendations of the Tree Commission rela-
tive to tree planting and removal petitions , which are as follows :-
(437) (1M-)
That the pet itionso:' C . T. Horton , (136 ) , Albert Ferguson , G. B. Dunham, and
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L. W.T.torrison e granted . That Chas. Evans (140 ) , to be allowed to plant Pepper
(141 )
trees to be furnished by Forester. That W. J . Temple be granted, the forester
to locate the new position of a palm tree. A. L. Cowden ( 142) 1PepperUtrees granted; S
E. Bedford, ( 143) flack Acacias granted.
In' tth'e,twzo last named cases , the stakes to be set by forester.
Ordinances
The ordinance previously in traduced, entitled "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands, relating to ,public plays , exhibitions and performances and the suppression
of immoral, indecent and offensive pictures and performances ," was up for passage.
Trustee Williams moved that Seotdon 2 be amended by striking out the words "or of
any person in the act of killing another, or of striking at another with any depicted
weapon" . The amendment was duly adopted, whereupon, on motion of Trustee Clock, the
ordinance as amended was passed, the vote being as follows:-
Ayes :- Trustees Clock , Williams and Strait.
Noes :- Trustee °heesman. Trusted Prendergast not votirg. 4
The ordinance entitled an ordimnce of the City of Redlands , establishing a
censor commission for said city , being up for passage , was adopted, the vote being
as follows :-
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Ayes : - Trustees Clock, Williams and Strait.
Noes: - Trustee Cheesman. Trustee Prendergast not voting.
An ordinance entitled "An ordinarne of the Uity of Redlands , requiring
• the filing of a statement from all public service corporations doing business in
said city" bavfpg passed its first reading, was adopted by the following vote :-
Ayes:- Trustees Stce..it , Prendergast, Clock, Williams and Cheesman.
Noes :- None .
President Strait stated that he had been informed that M . H . H. Garstin
was to attend the National Irrigation Uongress , at Chicago , from December 5th to
9th inclusive , and suggested that it might be well to ask Mr. Garstin to represent
the city on that occasion. It vas unanimously voted to name Mr. Garstin as the
city 's representative, and credentials were furnished.
Mf. Jr. R. Strachan spoke of the need of the street through the Libtary
grounds being slgept, Trustee Prendergast , of the Street Committee , stated that
it is the duty of the Library board to keep the grounds in proper order , but that
• the matter would be seen to at once .
The City Engineer submitted diagrams of work done upon Ninth and Columbia Streets
under Resolution No . 294 , and the work under resolution 296 , which on motion were
approved.
The Light Committee made the following recommendations , which were adopted:
That six lights be installed on West Central Avenue , beginning with the
second pole west of "Fourth Street.
That the strings of lights used on the strerts during the Carnival , remain
until after the holidays , and be lighted on Saturday Nights only, at a flat rate of
4134. 00 for each 'saidrSaturday night, the bills to be paid from the lighting fund.
On motion of Trustee Prendergast, curbs and gutters were ordered in on
both sides of Fern Avenue from center Strert to San Mateo Street ; also on both
sides of Chestnut Avenue from Alvarado Street to San Mateo Street , where not al-
ready in, and the Clerk was instructed to notify p2:Qperty owners affected in this
order.
Mr. E. !. Goff was then called before the Board, having been summoned to
appear and show cause why his druggist permit for selling liquors should not be
revoked. Be was represented by Attorney E. G. Pratt. Evidence on both sides was
presented, and the Board took the matter under advisement .
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At this point there was presented and read a petition4containing the signa-
tures of about two hundred business men and tax payers , urging the Board to take
immediate steps to present to the citizens of Redlands a plan whereby a domestic
water supply may be acquired, and that such additional engineering assistance
be employed as the Board may deem necessary.
The Board here took a recess of thirty minutes to discuss this ratter with
• the joint water committee and citizens present . At 5:15 P.M. this -Board reassembled
and was called to order by ?resident Strait . Trustee Clock stated that in view of
the discussion just ended, he would 'Affer and move the adoption of the following
resolution:-
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R3SOLVED, that F. E. Trask be and he is hereby' employed by the City of
; Redlands, as a consulting engineer to take up, with the City Engineer , the matter
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of the acquisition and construction of a complete domestic water system and water works for
said city, and its inhabitants, and t o make ands:submit to this Board a full report
I concerning the same and an estimate of the cost thereof; that such employment shall
Iinclude the making of a Hill and careful investigation, examination and report of
available water supplies, and all matters and things necessary to the comrlete es-
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tablishment of such system. That his compensation for such services in full to be
h3000 . payable as follows :-
$1000. December 1 , 1911 .
',1000 . January 1, 1912
,1000 . When full report is filed with the City C3erk.
RESOLVED FURTHER , that if the proposed bond issue for the acquisition and
construction of such system and works is carried, then in that event, an additional
compensation shall be paid said F. E. Trask of 1,32000 , which sum shall include all
services to le performed by him in establishing and constructing such water system
as such consulting enginee r• ,rv1000 of said sum to be paid when plans and specifications
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are prepared , and 41000 when engineer services are completed.
it is understood that the City Engineer is to aid the consulting engineer in
and about his said work, and to furnish details in the investigations and construotion
of said system, and perform drafting and field work.
After some discussion it wps duly adopted.
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All bills passed by the Finance Committee were ordered paid , and on
motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , California. Decembe " 6 , 1911. •
A regular meeting of the Board of 'Prustees.
?resident , President Strait , Truster, Clock , Villia.ms, Cheesman and Prendergal±t
the minutes of the reguler meeting of November 15th were read and approved.
A conrunioation was received from Mr. F. E. Trask, stating his willingness
to accept the terms of the resolution adopted by this Board on November 15th, relative
to the city employing him, and accepting the same as fulfilling all requirements
necessary to constitute a complete contract between himself and this city for the work
specified in said resolution.
/ Dr. Hamilton Forline tendered hi. s resignation as Health Commissioner, and on
motion the same w<a.s accepted, taking effect December 1, 1911 .
Petitions
33f5-- The Elks Lodge asked for a street arc at the intersection of Third •
and State Streets . The same was granted, bait the Edison Company Is not to be
notified to in sta Ll this arc until some details are worked out by the Light
C ompi tt ee .
33232--Mrs. J. A. Kimberly, et al , asked for the appointment of two women to
fill vacancies on the s' ibrary Board, which Will occur January 1 , 1912. Referred
to Presirl ent Strait. 325
33214---H. T. Kersten asked for a position on the p2lice force . Referred to
the Marshal and ordered filed.
33265.--C. V. Burns , et al , protested against the construction of curbs and
gutters on Fern Avenue, between Center and San Mateo Streets. Referred to a com-
mittee of the whole .
33216--R'hth Stickney Hodge and the Esler Estate asked for gutters or some
means of drainage on Daisy and Marion Avenues. Referred to the Street Committee .
The Tree Commitsion recommneded that the petition of Jay Waite ( 144 ) be
denied and t'rat of Chas. F. Hinckle ( 145) be granted. On motion it was so ordered.
Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance relating to gambling, which was
laid over for two weeks.
On motion , all proceedings in the matter of the high pressure water system
were abandoned.
The following resulution was duly adopted:-
"RESOLVED, that the City Clerk serve a written notice upon any corporation
• company or person supplying water to the City of Redlands , or to the inhabitants
thereof , to furnish to this Board in the month of January , 1912, a detailed
statement , verified by the oath of the President and Secretary of such corporation,
company or person , as the case ray be, showing the name of such water rate payer,
his or her place of residence, and the amount paid for water by each of such water
payers, :during -the year: prace.ding the. date 'ofsuch; stz t•ement, arid. also showing
all revenue derived from all sources , and an itemized statement of expenditures
pal de for supplying Rater during said time; and to accompany sulh statement with
EI detailed statement verified as aforesaid, showing the amount of money actually
Ixpended annually, since commencing business , in the purchase , construction and
maiiutenanne`: respectively, of the property necessaryjto the carrying on of its busi-
ness, and also the gross cash receipts annually for the same period from all sources.
• Also to furnish a statement required by Ordinance No. 530 of said city. "
President Strait appointed the following to serve as the censor Commistion
of this city: - Rev. Chas. P. Blaisdell , H. VT. Seager and B. Warner Thongs.
On motion , President Strait was authorized to reprimand Mr. C . L. G&ff,
who admitted that he had been filling telephone prescriptions for liquor, and in-
form him that the practice will not be tolerated. In this connection the Clerk was
instructed to notify all druggists that no liquor shall be sold except on a written
prescription of a practicing physician, ani, that to fill a telephone prescription
is a violation of the ordinance.
The Clerk was also instructed to advise the two railroads that an error
was made in the first instance when asking that warning bells be installed at
Fifth. Sixth, University and Judson Streets ; instead ;bells are desired at Sixth,
Seventh , University and Judson Streets.
• The Clerk w as further instructed to ask the Domestic Water Company to
gender the city bill quarterly in the future.
Engineer Hinckley brought up the matter of closing Culvert Street. Re-
ferrMd to the Street Comr.ittee .
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Trustee Cheesman stated that Postmaster Tisdale has informed him that if Wash-;
ington and Clay Streets through the Enterprise Tract were oiled, the Depar could
to to ,
furnish mail cdehicve rAthe residents there_ upo pith a view to securing this co eniencie t-
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for from ten to fifteen families3 an notion the City Engineer was instructed to oil said
streets as early in the spring as he can get to the work.
President Strait stated that he had been advised by an official of the Pacific
Electric Railway Company that the combination freight and passenger cars ordered for
the Redlands and San Bernardino line would be put into service within ten days or
two weeks.
The reports of' the Recorder, Treasurer and Clerk for the month of # vember
were submitted and ordered filed.
The salaries and bills as audited by the Finance Committee, were ordered
paid. There was no further business for. consideration, and on motion the meeting
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City
Redlands , California. December 20 , 1911.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all mem2ers present , and
President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the last meeting of December 6th, were read and approved.
Petitions
3327--Henry Fisher, et al , also F. C. Nader, et al ( 3328 ) protested against
the construction of curbs and gutters on Chestnut Avenue west of Pacific Street.
Mr. K. H. Field was present and gave his reasons for o'posing said work. After
some discuss' on the Board rescinded the order so far as this part of Chestnut •
Avenue is concerned.
3326--The protest of C• V. Burns, et al , against the construction of curbs
and gutters on rem Avenue from Venter Street to San Mateo Street , having been
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laid over for action at this meeting, again came up. Lyman :,.. King asked that if
consistent this work be deferred, and gave his reasons. After some discussion, on
motion the matter was held up for six months.
3328--5. E • Crettenburg, et al, protested against the construction of sewer on
San Mateo Street . Referred to the Engineer and Sewer gommittee .
332.9--The petition of Taylor Bros .Brick Company, et al. , asking that curbs and
gutters be ordered in on Olive avenue from San Mateo Street to the west city line
was granted, and the order entered.
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Communi cat ions
The Tree Commission recommended that the Board grant the petition of the Board
of Libfary Trustees , placing in the hands of the Park and Tree b'ommissi.on the care
of the Library grounds . Referred to the Secretary of the Tree and Park Commission
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to -confer with the Board of Library Trustees , with instructions to say that this
Board agrees that the work should be done by the Tree and Park Conm!ission, but should
be paid for from the Library Fund .
• The Southern California Edison Company asked for an extension of time in
the matter of filing their annual report . The time was extended, January 31st ,
1912 being the limit.
A. B. Merrihew, Superintendent of the Pacific Electric Railway Company,
in a letter addressed to President Strait , stated that the Company will furnish free
transportation on its cars within the city limits of Redlands , to the Marshal , Deputy
Marshal and seven policeman.
The Board of health recomrended the appointment of Dr. /C. E. Ide as Health
Commissi oner, to succeed Dr.. Hamilton Forline resigned. On motion of Trustee
Cheesman, the matter was laid over pending a conference with the Boaid of Health,
and the Clerk was instructed to arrange for this conference to be had at 7 :30
P.M. , December. 31st , 1911 , at the City Hall.
• The ordimnce previously introduced , entitled "An ordinance of the Uity
of itedlands , amending sub-division 6 of Section 48, of ordinance Bo. 430 , relating
to gambling , was passed by the following vote : -
Ayes :-
Trustees 5'trat , Clock, Cheosman and Williams .
Noes : - Trustee Prendergast.
The street committee asked that the matter of closing Culvert Street ; also
the matter of a means of drainage on Daisy and Mar on Avenues , go over until the
next meeting, and it was so ordered.
Trustee Williams stated that the police officers had asked him to take up
the matter of an increase in mlary for them. An investigation disclosed the fact
that the salaries paid here are no lower than aro paid in other cities near us of
about equal size , and the petition was denied.
• President Strait stated that the term of office for Messrs. L. W. Green and
Edgar Williams expire January l; 1912, and appointments should be made at this
time . He referred to the petition `of Mrs. J. A. Kimberly, et al, asking that two
women be appointed to fill these vacancies , safring that it would please him if
he were in a position to grant the request ; that before this petition was filed,
he was committed to the reappointment of the gentlemen whose terms are expiring ,
and there was no other course open to him, whereupon he did appoint Mr. L. W. Green
and mr. Edgar Williams to succeed themselves as ^embers of the Library Board, and
the appointments were duly approved.
Trustee Clock moved that there be a transfer of 5'x275 from the Redlands
City Park Bond Fund to the Tree and Park Department account , which is a partial
paymenttfor trees and shrubs to be used in the new park, and on motion the transfer
• was authorized.
Engineer Iiinckley stated that he had an opportunity to dispose of the
road roller at aged fugure , in exchange for a fifteen-ton roller. He stated that
the one he now has is a ten-ton, and is rather light for the work. He thought the
difference beisvern the two would be about w1,000 . Referred to the Street Committee
and Engineer with power to act .
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In behalf of the men on the Fire Department, . Trustee Prendergast brought up
the matter of a relief man , and suggested that an extra man be allowed for four
dajgs each month. On motion the hoard granted the request by unanimous vote .
The Light Committee recommended that the following street lights be installed: •
Garden Street from Hilton to Elizabeth Streets , 16 lights
Texas Street from (jolt on to Brockton Avenues , 8 lights
West Olive avenue , beginning where the lights now terminate, and going
west 22 lights
University Street from Central to Colton 11 lights
Sylvan Boulevard, from Uhurch to University Streets 19 lights
Clifton Avenue , just West from Center Street 3 lights
New Park 15 lights
On motion the above recommendation was duly adopted.
Such bills as uwre passed by the Finance committee were ordered paid.
On motion the meeting adjourned to December 21 , 1911 at 7 :30 P.M.
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An adjourned regular meting.
Present, President Strait , Trustees Clock , Williams , and Cheesman.
The Board of Health had been asked to Meet the Board. of Trustees on this
oceasdon,; and all members of said health Board were present, and with them Dr.
Hoell Tyler . President Strait announced that the object in asking a conference
with them was to discuss helth problems in general , and if it was thought wise to
draft a new ordinance , defining the duties of the health board, the health commission- •
or , and discuss many other things :af- importance"; , concerning which the present
ordinance is silent. The discussion which followed brought about a bet`er under-
standing between the two boards, and resulted in the appointment of a committee to
draft a new ordinance , which committee is to consist of the ordinance and a judiciary
commit tee : members of the Board of Trustees , the City kttorney, and a committee to be
appointed later by and from the Board of Health. This board then took up the matter
of appointing a Commissioner of health . The Board of Health had recommended Dr.
C . E. Ide , and on motion he was appointed by a unanimous vote .
Trustee Uheesman offered and moved the adoption of a resolution instructing
the City Engineer to make and submit plans , specifications, profiles and cross
sections for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon
the following streets , to wit :- •
The construction of curbs,gutters and sidewalks upon the east side of Iiichigan
Street from Glenwood Drive and Olive Avenue , as contemplated by proposed resolution
of Intention No. 297 , together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed
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work, and the resolution was duly adopted. Pursuant to instructions, the City
Engineer prepared and submitted plans, specifications and profile , and cress sec-
tions of the street work contemplated by proposed resolution No. 297, including
• amestimate of\t` cost of said proposed work as follows . -
For sidewalks , 55 cents per lineal foot
For gutters and curbing, 45 cents per lineal foot
incidental expenses, 35 d.oilers .
Whereupon the Board adopted the following resulution.
RESOLVED that the plans , specifications , profile and cross sections pre-
pared. by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under proposed
Resolution of intention Bo. 297 be and the same are hereby adopted and approved
by this board, and the estimate of the said City Engineer of the cost of said
work is hereby accepted , and ordered filed.
The Board then adopted Resolution of intention Bo. 297 , Providing for the
construction of stone curbs and concrete gutters and cement sidewalks.yon. th&.East
side of Michigan Street from Glenwood Drive to Olive Hvenue , together with all
• other matters and things set forth in said. resolution.
There being no further matters to consider , on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , California:
January 3, 1912
2' 00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , all members being present ,
President Strait presiding .
The minutes of the regular neeting of December 20th, and the adjourned
• regular meeting of December 21st were read and approved.
Mr. C. H. Hammond appeared to protest against certain donations and
other acts of the Board. He was informed that the acts were all legal , and was
referred to the City Attorney.
Notice dame from the Secretary of the Lugonia. Park Water Co . , of a
meeting of the stock-holders on the evening of January 9th. The Clerk was instruc-
ted to attend.
Petitions
3330--Israel Beal was granted permission , under the terms of the ordinaree
to remove a house from West Fern Avenue to Norwood Street .
3331--Francis M. Meek applied for a position on the police force . Referred
to the Jia rsh al.
• 3332--C. P. Hook petitioned for the closing of Lime Stre ' t from San Mateo
Street to the west City limits . The Engineer was instructed to start the necessary
proceedings , with the understanding that the property owners pay the cost of same.
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3333--J. W. Paterson asked for the cancellation of Tax Sale No. 88 of 1898,
and No . 154 of 1905, against the West half, West half , Northeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter of section 14, claiming that the title was in the state, and the
property was not assessable by the city. The petition was denied. •
' -U. H. Pettit asked for a tax rebate of C2. 6O on account of an erroneous
assessment on improvements on Lot 14 , Newark Addition. The improvements had been
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removed without notice to the assessor ,therreare :the petitinn. was granted.
Id. C. York asked for the cancellation of a tax sale #71 of 1906, being
for taxes of 1905 against the South 150 feet of South half of East half of East
half of Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 22. The sale should
have been against the South 150 feet of the north 225 feet of the same section.
Therefore , the Board ordered the sale cancelled as to .M. C. York, and authorized
the collection of the Southern California Music Company, the proper owner.
The Board a dopted the reconnendati.on of the Tree Commission in the natter
of granting the petitions of Andrew mord (146 ) , Bessie Degenhart ( 147 ) and Chas.
H. Brown ( 148) . •
Mr. K. C. Wells was present and suf•ested an improvement for the dump-
ing ground west o f the city. He was '.replied. tb- by Engineer Hinckley, who stated that'
he now has a plan looking to such improvement.
Through Engineer Hinckley Mr . A. K. Smiley was given permission to build
an aqueduct over Allessandro Road, in order to connect two portions of his grounds.
Through Trustee Williams , residents of the Enterprise Tract asked for
lights on San Be' nardino Avenue . Referred to the Light Committee .
Trustee Williams introduced a resolution which was adopted, instructing
the City Engineer to make and submit to this Board plans , specifications , profiles
and cross sections for the following street work and improvement proposed to be
done upon the following stre its, to wit :-
The construction of a stone and cement stone water ditch and stone
curbs and gutters and concrete posts with an iron coil chain connecting same, •
all Contemplated by proposed resolution of intention No . 298 , to be hereafter
adopted by this board, together with a careful estimate of the cost of said prn-
posed work. Pursuant to instructions the said Engineer did prepare and submit
plans , specificat ions , profile and cross sections of street work contemplated by
proposed re solution of intention No. 298 , and an estimate of the cost of the work
referred to , as follows :-
The sum of Q1750. for all of said work complete , and the sum of ?100.
for incidentdal expenses ,
Whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution:-
RESOLVED, that the plans, specifidations, profile and cross sections
prepared by the City Engineer for the street work contemplated to be done under
proposed resolution of intention No. 298 be and the same are hereby adopted and •
approved by this Board, and the estimate of the City Engineer of the cost of said
work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. The Board then adopted Resolution of
Intention Bo. 298, providing for the work above described and all matters and things
set forth in said resolution .
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The Sewer Committee recommended that the protest of S. E . Grettenberg,
et al . against the construction of a sewer on San Mateo Street be denied , and it
was so ordered.
• Trustee Williams then introduced a resolution wrich was adopted,
instructing the City Engineer to make and submit to this board, plans , specifica-
tions , profiles and cross sections for the following street work and improvement
proposed to be done upon the following streets :-
The construction of an eight inch sewer upon San Mateo Street , Cedar,
Highland, Walnut , ChesSut , and Palm Avenues and San Jacinto Street , with flush
tanks, manholes and "Y" branch laterals , all as contemplated by proposed resolution
of intention No. 299, to be hereafter adopted by this Board, together with a care-
ful estimate of the cost of said proposed work.
Pursuant to instructions , the City Engineer did prepare and submit
plans , specifications , profiles and cross sections of the above described work,
with an estimate of the cost of the same as follows : -
• For the work on San Mateo Street , the sum of $5500. and for incidential
expenses the sum of 4150.
Fair the work on Cedar , Highland , Walnut , Ches$ut and Palm Avenues and
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San Jacinto Street, the sum of 815500
For incidental expenses , the sum of x'250 .
Whereupon the Board passed the -following r-solution:-
RESOLVED, that the plans , specifications , profiles and cross sections
prepared by the Uity Engineer for Street work a,Cntzemplated:_to• her-done -under pro-
posed Resolution of Intention No. 299 be and the same are hereby adopted and
approved by the Board, and the estimate of the said city Engineer of the cost
of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. The Board then duly adopted
Resolution of Intention No. 299, providing for the above described work and all
• matters and things set forth in said resolution.
The Board of Health, through Commissioner C. E. Ide , recommended that
the ordinance requiring that dogs be muzzled be put into force for sixty days .
After sane discussion the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of Trusters that until and including March 5 ,
1912, all dogs are hereby prohibited from running at large upon any strett , Avenue
or public place in the City of fiedlands, unless such dog be securely muzzled by
a wire muzzle , or led by a chain or line so as to effectively prevent it from
biting any person or animal.
BE IT FUI?THIiH RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be published in
the Redlands Review for two days , in compliance with Ordinance No. 472 of the
City of #edlands .
• The Strut Committee asked for further time in the matter of the
closing of Culvert Street, and it was granted.
The Clerk was instructed to notify the Edison Company to discontinue
lighting the extra lights on Orange Street Saturday Evenings , and as soon as
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possible to take down the strings of lights and deliver theequipment to the city.
President Strait was asked to look into the matter of an alarm bell at
the railroad crossing at University Street.
President Strait brought up the question of allowing automobiles in the •
Lihf'ary Park, and he was asked to confer with Mr. Smiley.
The p]an of placing the care of the Library grounds in the hands of the
Park Commis ion came up , and the Board decided that it should be done with the
understanding that $150 of the expense of such care should be paid from the Library
Fund, t o which arrangement the Library toard agreed.
On motion it was ordered that bids should be advertised for the construc-
tion of closets in the Sylvan Park, according to plans and specifications in the
City Engineer's office ; also for three hundred feet of seats for park purposes.
Trustee Cheesman brought up the matter of the Electric Railroad Company
carrying freight and express, and stated as his opinion that nothing short of an
ordinance prohibiting the practice will give relief. On his motion the City
Attorney was instructed to prepare such an ordinance. j
The annual report of the Forester and Municipal Band, and the reports
of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of December , 1911 were sub-
mitted and pawed to committees.
In connection with the Clerk 's report, the question of the disposition of
the s71rplus arose . After some discussion it was ordered that an account be
opened, to be know as the "Redlands City Hall Building Fund" and that there should
be placed to the credit of that fund the sum of $4,000 out of the surplus in the
General Fund.
All bills and salaries audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
paid.
This ended the business for the day , and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, California, January 17 , 19121
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present
and President Strait presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 3rd, were read. and
approved.
Communic ations jl
The Telephone Connally filed a statement showing the gross earnings
of the company for the year 1911 to be $39 ,725.68, two per cent . of which is due
the city, which amount is $794 .60. The same was orde red filed.
The Domestic Water Company wrote concerning the annual report , which
was filed.
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The Tree Commission presented a statement showing the amount which is
needed for their department for 1912, which was passed over until the time of
considering the annual budget .
• Petitions
JMr -Beal, of East State Street , asked if something could not be done
to stop roller skating on sidewalks, which he said had become a decided nuisance.
Referred to the City Attorney and Marshal.
Mr. C. H. Hammond asked that the ordinance prohibiting gambling be clearly
defined fathim. Referred to the City Attorney.
3334--Louisa Vezzetti protested against the proposed work to be done on
Marion Avenue under Resolution of Intention No. 298. In connection with this
protest the Board passed the following resolution:-
Resolved , tlat the time for hearing protests against the work contemplated
to be done finder tesolution of Intention No. 298 be and the same is hereby set
for February 7 , 1912, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall.
The Clerk was instructed to notify Miss Vezzetti of this action.
3335--Mr. C . H. Hammond, et al, asked that the method of the Treasurer's
compensation be changed from a commission to a salary basis . President Strait
stated that the Board some three months ago had discussed some change in this
matter and the petition was ordered filed.
3336--Mr. W. C. Warner, et al asked for street lights on Prospect Drive
from Cajon Street to the top of the hill. Referred to the Light Committee.
3337--H. Shepard asked for the grading of Chestnut Avenue between
San 'Mateo and San Jacinto Streets. This matter was laid over for three months
pending the q,pnstr.uotion of a sewer upon Chestnut Avenue .
Mr. 2i TJ'. Bell , of the San Bernardino Malley Gas Company asked that the
company be granted an extention an extension of time in the matter of filing
• their annual report , as it was impossible to have it ready for the time specified.
Inasmuch as the Edison Company had also made a similar request, the Board adopted
the following resolution:-
RESOLVED that the time fixed by Ordinance No. 530, requiring the filing
of reports by public utilityracorporations, be and the same is hereby extended to
February 13 , 1912.
The two folloting ordinances were introduced and laid over until the
next meeting.
Trust^e Cheesman--Relating to carrying freight on street cars
Trustee Williams--Relating to health and sanitary conditions.
The following reports were submitted and ordered filed:
The report,of the City Clerk for the last quarter of the year 1911 ,
and the annual report of the Clerk for the year 1911.
The Northside Water Company handed in the report of its business for the
year 1911 .
The Redlands, bugonia, & Crafton Domestic Water Co . submitted a report
which was referred to the Water Committee , City Engineer and City Attorney to
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analyze.
The following resolution offered by Trustee Clock was duly adopted:
RESOLVED, that all proceedings heretofore taken under tiesolut ion of Inten-
tion No. 299 be and the same are hereby rescinded, and all proceedings thereunder •
are hereby abandoned.
Trustee Prendergast then offered the following resolution which was adopted:
RESOLVED that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to make and sub-
mit to this Board plans , specifications , profile and cross sections of the follow-
ing street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following streets , to
wit :-
The construction of an eight inch sewer upon San Mateo Street , Cedar, Highland,
Walnut , Chestnut and Palm Avenues , and San Jacinto Street, with flush tanks, man-
holes and "Y" branch laterals , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution No. 300,
to be hereafter adopted by this Board, together with a careful estimate of the cost
of the same .
Pursuant to instructions, the Engineer did make and submit plans , specifi-
cations, profile and cross sections of street work contemplated by proposed itiesolution
of Intention No. 300, including an estimate of the cost of said work ,as follows :
For the work on San Mateo Street, the sum of $5,500 , and for incidential ex-
penses
5150 ; for the work on Cedar , Highland, Walnut , Chestnut and Palm Avenues ,
and San Jacinto Street, the sum of $16 ,500, and for incidental expenses, the sum of
$250. Whereupon, the Board adopted the following resolution :-
RESOLVED, that the p]ans , 4epeoifioations , profile and cross sections , pre-
pared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done by proposed
Resolution No. 300, be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board,
I and the estimate of said City Engineer of the cost of said work, is hereby accepted
and ordered filed.
The Board then adopted Resolution of Intention No. 300 , providing for the •
above described work, and all matters and things as set forth in said resolution.
' Trustee Clock introduced and moved the adoptfon of Resolution of Intention
No. 301, closing that portion of Limte Street lying between San Mateo Street and the
I West city limits . Same was duly adopted.
The following resolution was next adopted:-
RESOLVED,
that permission be and it is hereby given to Mr. A. K. Smiley,
to construct a bridge across the Allessandro Road in order to connect certain portions
of his grounds, said construction to be done under the supervision of the City
Engineer.
The Board also adopted the following resolution:-
RESOLVED, that the time fixed in which Era Hi.,H..� enaui _sh911 .
Avenue
complete h 6 contract for paving a portion of Coltont‘be and the same is hereby ex- •
tended for a period of sixty days.
The Light Comnittee requested that the matter of lights on San Bernardino
Avenue through the Enterprise Treat , and on UniDn avenue East of Orange Street ,
go over until the next meeting.
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At the request of the Street Committee it was ordered that the tatter
of closing Culvert Street go over until the next meeting.
The +Sewer-1; aomr.ittee was instructed to investigate the cost of underground
• closets for the park between Cajon and 4th Streets , or at the Triangle , or
some central point.
The President and Clerk were authorized to execute a contract between the
City of ttedlands and the Pacific Electric iailway Co. ,11/4 copy of which is on file in
the office of the City Clerk of said city% , for a five cluster light at the corner
of San Bernardino Avenue and Texas Street in said city, the light having been in-
stalled in 1910.
President Strait reported an interview with Iur. A. K. Smiley, relative to
allowing automobiles in Library Park. Mr. Smiley agreed that it should be done,
and suggested that motorcycles and auto trucks be excluded. The City Attorney
was asked to prepare an amendment to the existing ordinance .
The City Engineer was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction
• of a Pavilion in the park at the corner. of Washington Street and West Lugonia
Avenue .
Officer Manuel Joseph asked that his salary be increased to w$80 per month.
The clerk reported that under the schedule he was entitled to this amount , where-
upon it was ordered that his salary warrant be drawn for $80 per month beginning
with January 1912.
Trustee Prendergast suggested that a Committee meet *fr. J. W. Gore , and
definitely fix the line between his property and that of the city, located in the
Northeast quarter of Section 15 . It was arranged that President Strait and Trustee
Prendergast would do this .
President Strait reported that in his opinion am alarm bell at the railroad
crossingpat University Street is a necessity, and the clerk was instructed to so
• notify the railroad companies.
Mr. W. S. Devol was present and thanked the Board for the courtesies
extended to him as reporter of the Facts , and said that as Secretary of the Board
of Trade , he desired to co-operate with this Board in -ev.ery matter looking toward
advancement of the city. President Strait, speaking for the board , assured
Mr. Devol that he would meet with all possible co-operation.
Trustee Williams of the Water Committee , reported that it was found that
the statement submitted by the ftedls.nds Domestic & Grafton Water Co. is not in
compliance with Ordinance No. 530 , and on motion the clerk was instructed to
so advise said company, and to ask that a report which would comply with the
ordinance be submitted by February 13, 1912, as the time for filing such report
had been extended to that date.
• On motion of Trustee• Clock , the bud et as prepared for the year 1912, was
adopted. Trustee Clock also moved that c2,000 be set aside for the City Hall
Building Fund, to which sum shall -be added at the end of the year , the surplus
from all the different departments , and it was so ordered.
Such bills as had been passed by the Finance Committee , were ordered paid,
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after which, on motion the meeting adjourned. ! �
city clerk.
Redlands , California. February 7 , 191t2.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Prendergast "
Present , President Strait , Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman^and trait.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 17th were read and ap- y1
proved.
Cown unic at i ons
The Domestic Water Company had two letters relative to their annual
'report ,which was filed in January 1912 for the year 1911.
City Forester , J. Prank Gore , tendered his resignation, asking that
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it be accepted to take effect February 15th. Referred to the Park Committee .
One letter from W. J. Locke, Assistant Secretary of the League of'
California. Municipalities, and two from Edwin 0. Edgerton, Secretary of the
Municipal League of Los Angeles, all three dealing with the matter of arranging
a speaking date for Clinton Rodger W4:odruff, Secretary of the National League of
Municipali ti es .
W. II. Whalen, Superintendent of the Southern Pacific Railway Company,
stating his intention of installing a warning bell at the University Street
crossing as so nn as possible.
Mr. E. 3. Pratt called attention to the fact that automobile dealers
make a practice of demonstrat ing their cars on Summit Avenue hill, taking the
hill at a very high rate of speed, with the result of danger to the public . S
The Marshal was instructed to notify the dealers that this must stop.
A letter from Mr. Halsey W. Allen, as a committee from the Board
of Trade , urging the passage of an ordinance requiring lights upon all vehicles.
Two leti.ers from the Tree Commission, submitting their plans relative
to planting upon East Colton Avenue between Division and Univev.sity Streets; also
upon East State Street betwe n Sixth and Church Streets. Said plans were approved
by the Board, and all the above communications ordered filed.
Petit ions
3338--Royal Johnson , et al , asking for the adoption of an ordinance requir-
ing the placing of lights on all h;rse drawn vehicles. Mr. H. W. Allen
was present aid advocated the passage of such an ordinance. On motion the City
Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance and present it at the next regular S
meeting.
3339--Geo. A. Atwood, et al , asked for the construction of an ornamental
street lighting system. It appearing that a large majority of the property
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owners affected, were in favor tliete.o£ , on motion the City Engineer was instructed
• to start proceedings .
The following petit ons for street lights r:ere referred to the Lighting
• Corittee:
3340--J. 77• Reilly, et al, for lights on University Street , from Central
to Citrus.
3341--S. C . Haver , et al , for lights on San Jancinto Street from Palm
to Crescent Avenue.
3342--0. T . Higgins , et al, for li°hts on Center Street South of
Crescent Avenue.
3343-- D. IV. Humr.ell , et al , for lights on South extension of Cajon to
South Avenue .
• The two petitions which follow were referred to The city Engineer and
Build ing Inspector.
33434-Resoleum Products Co. to place storage tanks for gravity oils
beheath the sidewalk space on Sixth Street between CenttAivenue and the Southern
Pacific Tracks .
(Verbal) Jacob Poundstone , to place tanks for st:o'2age of gasoline beheath
the sidewalk at his garage-on Orange Street.
3344--Israel Beal asked for permit to remove a house and barn from
Cypress Avenue to the Northeast corrnr of Grant and Home Place . Granted unser
the terms of the ordinance, and supervision of the City Engineer .
3345--A. Osbon, et al, asked that Third Street between Citrus and
Central Avnnues be gracted and oiled , and that a bridge be constructed across
the Zanja . Mr. N. L. Lelean was present and spoke to the petition in behalf
of the Elk's Lodge . Referred to the Street Committee. and Engineer.
Two petitions protesting agrinst the construction of a sewer on ?alnut ,
Chesnut ,an:diPalm Avenues and San Jacinto '-treet , one signed by Annie J. Welton,
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et al : the other by W. K. Dare , et al : also a protest signed by Lillie H. Pettit ,
(3347 )
et al against the sewer construction upon Cedar and Highland Avenues.
The presentation: of avid protests brought out a discussion which was
engaged in by Mr. H. 6: . Allen, Mr. H. E. Pettit , ISr. K. II. Field, Mr. G. F . Mont-
gomery, and Mr. J. P. Feudge, the latter advocating the construction, the others
oposing it more or less . On motion the folloring resolution was adopted:-
Resolved that the time for hearing protests against the work contemplated
to be done under Pesolution of Iftention No. 300, be and the same is hereby ex-
tended to February 21, 1912 at 2:00 P.M. in the council chamber at the city ball.
On motion the Board adopted the recommendations of the Tree Connission,
granting the petit ions of
148--F• A . Hill
149;=4ISrs . A. J . Meyer
• 150—Mrs. A. I.S. Bentley
151--L• • Kelley
152---C:4.7S:1 Vital.
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This was the time fixed for hearing protests against the work contemplated under
Resolution of Intention No. 297 . bir. E. A. Marsh,representing sire . Louisa vezr'etti ,i
+ appeared andposed the work on the ground that it is not a public benefit , but the
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protest was overruled and denied, whereupon the Board adopted Resolution ordering
work to be done , No. 297.
Trustee Prendergast offered and moved the adoption of the following
resolutions=-
Resolution ordering work to be done No . 298 ; also a reso-
lution closing aportion of Lime Street, and the same were duly adopted.
It was moved that this Board take up the matter of fixing water rates
for persons and companies supplying water to the City of Redlands and inhabitants
thereof , after which, on motion the following resolution was adopted:-
WHEREAS ,
the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands now has pending before
said Board, the matter of fixing rates for the use of rater by said city, and the
inhabitants t(e re of , and
',7HEREAS , prior to the fixing of such rates, this Board desires and intends
to make a careful and full investigation to the end that the rates so fixed, may
be fir and reasonable to all parties concerned, and
WHTREAS , in the making of such investigation, it is necessary to procure the
attendance of witnesses and the production of books for the purpose of producing
evidence and testimony in such matter ;
THEREFORE , BE IT ;TSOLPED, That subpoena issue to S. Williams and W. Idedland,
directing them to be and appear before this Doard on the 13th day of February,
1912, at the hour of Two o 'clock P.M. of that day, at the City Hall of said city,
and in the room thereof , where a., id Board usually re ets , then and there to testify
and to answer such proper and. pertinent questions as may be put to them in the matier,
and that the subpoena so directed to said S. Williams shall also require him to
have and produce before said Board, at said time and place , any and all books of
the Redlands, Lugonia and Crafton Domestic Water Company, showing or tending to
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show the property , water and water rights owned or belonging to or possessed by
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said company, used in furnishing or supplying water to said city, and its inhabi-
tants ;
also all books showing or tending to show the nature, character and value
of such prop rty or any of it ; also all books of amounts showing the income of
said company, derived from the rental or sale or furnishing of water to said
city and its inhabitants, and the expenditures of mid company, in the ma>intena.nce
of its said property, and the supplying of water to said city and its inhabitants ;
also the trial balance book of said company for the years 1910 and 1911 .
That such subpoenas to tie so issued, be signed by the President of this Board,
attested by the City 'Clerk and be served by the City Marshal or a police officer
of the city.
Mr. E. 0. Wells at this point, spoke of the need of a sidewalk on the •
East side of Fourth Street between Central Avenue and the Santa. Fe depot , and
the subject Wascta:ken: under- cbicsid.erat-ion! "
Mr. ':'ails also referred to the efforts of the city to park the land form-
erly used as a dump ground , and said he had a contribution to make to it.
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He presented a deed from A. Gregory to the City for a certain portion of Block
29 of Barton Ranch ; also a deed, from Taylor Bros . Brick Company for n portion
of Block 28 of the Barton Ranch . The Clerk was instructed to have these deeds
recorded. Mr. Wells stated that Mr. Gregory owns about five acres more
in the sane vicinity, which the City could buy at a fair price , and altogether ,
rrould make a. nice park area , and hope the Board would consider the purchase
of same.
Trustee Chock introc3iiced an ordire..nce amending Subdivision 15 of Section
29 of Ordinance Ido . 430, which was laid ov er for two weeks .
The ordinance relating t o carrying freight and express on street cars,
and the ordinance relating to health and sanitary conditions, were both up for
passage , but were laidiiover for two weeks for further condideration.
The City Attorney was .a"ske.dtto prepare an ordinance amending the present
one so as to have our election precincts correspond to the re-arrangement made
by the county.
• Gill and Rableth presented for acceptance , a .Tat entitled "Country
Club Park Subdivision tie. 2 , but the ssme wee held up pending the adortion of
an ordinance prescribing conditions relative to streets , which ordinance the
Attorney was instructed to prepare.
The City Clerk was instructed to publish a notice asking for bids for
the city printing for the year 1912.
The Light Committee recommended four lights on Union evenue East of
Orange Street , which recommendation was adopted.
The same committee asked that the ratter of lights on Prospect Drive
and San terna.rdino Avenue through the Enterprose Tract , go over until the next
meeting, and it was so ordered.
The Street Committee recommended the closing of Culvert Street from
W Crescent Avenue to the alleybetween Crescent Avenue and Highland, and the Engineer
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was instructed to start proceedings .
At the request of Committees , the two following matters were laid over
until the next meeting: -
Fixing the line between the property of the City and that of J.
Gore in Section 15 , and underground comfort stations.
Trustee Prendergast moved that the balance now in the Fire Hall bend
Fund be transferred to the General hund, and -it was so ordered.
The Reports of the §ecor. der, 4re..esurer and Clerk for the month of
January, 1912 were submitted aryl ordered filed.
This was the titre fixed for opening bids for perk buildings as follows
Pagoda,Band Stand , Public Comfort Stations and ;7omem' s hest Room. The following
bids were received.
Pagoda Band Stand Public Comfort btations Rest Room
C. H. Hoyt $1368.20 $722.86 , 984.39 4960.54
C.C.Rea.sonerCar-
H. E. Rin le ter 1151.50 599 .50 765.65 930.54
g 1120 .00 460.00 707.00 755.00
Ferguson 960 .50 753.25 --
Robert B. Ogden 898.00 472.00 733.00 764.00
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or all the buildings for the sum of $2800 .
The bid of Robert B. Ogden being the lowest , on motion of Trustee Clock, he
was awarded the contract for all the above buildings.
This being the time fixed also for the opening of bids for park benches ,
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the following were received :-
Frank Grates-- 35 Benches , . . . . .w240.10
With stop bolts , . . . . .85 per bench extra .
Redlands Manufacturing Co.-- Benches in lots of 30 to 50 , 6.25 each
In lots of 50 or over 6.10 each
C.cHrHoyt. . .34 benches $204 .00.
The bid of C• H. Hoyt being the lowest, on motion the contradt for furnishii i
the benches was awarded to him.
Trustee Clock. stated that bids had been invited for shrubs for the narks,
and recommended that Sidney Hockridge be 'awarded a contract for $75.68 , as per
list filed, and teat hb City Nurseries of 'Redlands he awarded a contract for
.,$217.15 , according to list on file , and on motion the contracts were so awarded.
The President was authori^ed to execute an agreement with 0. T. Harris
for the disposal of water in excess of seven inches per share evelg30 days,
accruing to the stock .held_ : by the City in the Atedlands 17ater Co .
The salaries and bills a s audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
paid .
This ended the business for the day , and on motion the Board adjourned
to February 1$, 1912, at 2:00 P.M.
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City Gl erk.
Redlands , Ca}ifornia. February 13, 1912. •
2:00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting. A11 members preslerit'," ;Pre silent Strait
presiding.
This was the time fixed for the officials of the Domestic cater Company
to appear before the Board and answer certain questions relative to the value of
their system, etc . , which information the Board desired to obtain with a view to
fixing the water rates for the year beginning July 1, 1912 , which shall be fair
to all concerned. In answering the Subpoena , Secretary Silas Williams and
Superintendent William Medland appeared, and after being sworn were questioned
by the Trustees and the City Attorney. Mr. I . M. Lyon, President of the Company,
was also present and gave a statement of the business of the company in general,
and for the year 1911 in partic ;ilar. The Plater Company' s officials then retired, •
and after some discus si m the Wate r Committee was asked to go over the ma Iter, and �.
be prepared to recormend a schedule of rates at the next meeting of the Board. ,
Next , the resignation of City Forester sore was taken up. Trustee Clock
of the Park Committee reported that Mr. C„re declined to reconsider., whereupon
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on motif the resignation was accepted. Trustee Clock recomr.^.ended that at present
no one be appointed to succeed to the position , -and the recommendation was adopted,
after which, on metion, the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk.
Redlands, Calif ornia .February 21 ,1912.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , with
. President Strait in the chair.
and the adjourned regular meeting of February 13th
The minutes of the regular me eting of February 7th were read and apnrow ed.
Before proceeding with the regular order of business, President Strait
stated that if them were any visitors present who had matters to bring before
the Board, they would be heard at this time.
Messrs . McMullen , Merrihew and Carr , officers of the Pacific Electric Rail-
way Company, were—present and asked that the Board defer passing the ordinance
prohibiting the carrying of freight and express matter on electric cars within the
city. They said the Company contemplates making an extension in this section, con-
necting the different towns , and intends to compete for a large freight business ,
and petitioned to have the board meet with them and discuss the matter with a vie w
to granting the company a freight carrying privilege within the City. Mr. A . C .
Dorman , President of the Board of Trade , also requested that the ordinance be laid
over pending this conference , and said the Railto .ld Committee of the Board of
Trade would like to to heard in the matter. President Strait thought it would
be well to defer action and have the Railway officials and Board of Trade Committee
meet with this Board and discuss the question . On motion it w as so ordered,
and the Clerk was instructed to aft all information on the subject from towns Were .
• such a fra nchise has been granted.
The two following ordinances were laid over for future consideration :
?elating to Health and Sanitary Conditions
Carrying lights on vehicles during the night
The time for hearing further protests against the work contemplated under
resolution Pio. 300 was extended to this time , and were here taken up. It apfeared
theta decided majority was opposed to the proposed sewer construction , and in view
of this fact Trustee Clock offered the following resolution , which was adopted;
RESOLVED, that all proceedings heretofore taken under Resolution No. 300
be an& the same are hereby rescinded, and. all proceedings thereunder are hereby
abandoned.
The Southern California Edison Compgny' s statement for the business
.110 of the year 1911, was submitted and. ordered filed. No action as to the rates was
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taken at the s time.
In this connection the Water Committee recommended that the matter
of fixing water rates for t le ensuing year.; also go over for the present , and
the recommendation via adopted.
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The Board at this point took up bids for street work, supplies and equipment,
which had been advertised for, as follows:-
1st . Bids for 15-ton steam road roller were received from the following :-
Geo. A. Rogers, a"Monarch"complete $3500.00
agreeing to take the roller now in use at
01050.
figures on above f.o.b.Redlands, making net
cost , . . $2450 .00
A. F. George Company, a"Buffalo" steam roller,f. o.b.Los
Angeles , . . . 5;3450.00
Kelley-Springfield Road. Roller Company,f.o,b.Redin rids $3500.00
agreeing to take the old roller at $750.00
These bids were refen'ed to the Street Committee and Engineer.
Bids were received as follows for work tobe done under Resolution No. 297 :-
Kelley & Rogers , for Curb and Gutters , per lineal foot $.40
for Sidewalk, per square foot 10
This being the only bid received, on motion the contract IVF-s awarded to
said Kelley & Rogers at the prices rained in their proposal.
Bids as follows were received for work to be done under Resolution No.298:-
Name 10 in.' rb Curb over , . 5 ft.gutter Storm Water Posts set Chain •
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2.5 ft.Gut'.er 10 in. Per Per Lineal :•Ditch,per complete per Lineal
Per lineal ft. cubic ft. ft. Lineal ft each ft.
of masonery
Kelley & Rogers $.40 $.25 $.55 $1.06 31.25 including chasm.
L. H. Jones , 44? .35 .75 .50 1.75 $.24
W. Id. Adams, .42 .38 .75 .30 1.30 . 22
W. C . Cronister , 21 foot curb and gutter 3.45
5 foot gutter and retaining wall 2 45
3 x 3 foot stone ditch, 1 95
Guard Rail along ditch 111.00
E. S . Abrahamson, Ditch including posts and chain, per
lineal foot $1.81
5 foot gutter and wall 1.43
30 inch gutter and 10 inch curb , .43
Finding the bid of Kelley & Rogers to be the lowest, on motion the contract •
was awarded to said Kelley & Rogers at the pricesnamed in their proposal . The
Clerk was instructed to return checks to all unsuccessful bid dens.
Bids as follows were received for City Printing for one year beginning
March 1, 1912.
The Redlands Daily Facts ; For printing the delinquent list for 1912
and legal advertising, for first insertion , . . $ 65 per inch
for second i.nsnrtion, . . . 45 per inch
for third insertion , . . . . 35 per inch
fbr fourth and subsequent in-
sertions , . .. . . .20 per inch
This being the only bid received for these items , on motion the contract
was awarded to said Redlands Dai ly Facts at the pri.c6 named in its proposal.
Bids for the job printing for one year, beginning March 1, 1212, were re-
ceived from the Kedlnnds Review Company
C itr ograph Printing House
Rice & Cook
All of which were referred to the Clerk ' s office to check over.
C orxrun i ca t ion s
F. IS. Sirang, complaining of the condition of the storm ditch at the corner
of State and Ninth Streets. Referred to the Sewer Committee.
The Lugonia Park Water Company advised that the City be prepared to irrigate
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on the 22nd , to the 24th of each month , beginning March 1, 1912. 'Referred to the 314Q
Tree Commission .
The Tree Commission, advising that the petition of Mrs. Lockhart of East
State Street has been f acceded to , and that at present only two of the tix
Umbrella trees would be moved. The remaining trees to be moved when the growth
• of the newly platted Pepper Trees made it necessary. Ordered filed.
Mr. S. R. Hotchkiss , Secretary of the Tree Commission , tendered his resigna-
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tion. On motion he was asked to serve until his successor should be appointed.
The Housing Committee filed its report in connection with which President
Strait suggested that the place upon the Commission made vacant by the resignation
of Dr. Hamilton Forline be filled, and on motion , Dr. C. E. Ide was appointed to
fill this vacancy. p
The following applications for positions were p.nsented and ordered filed -
3346--C. B. MesKimmons
3349--Sam Campbell
3350--Louis F. Dittmar for the office of Forester.
3351--B. C. Torrence , for the office of Marshal.
3352--E. D. Bullock applied for a lease on City land in Section 15 , for
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the pu w ose of establishing an apiary, which was denied.
3353--S. L. C. Hall asked, to be exempt from paying poll tax for the year
1911 , since such tax was erroneously collected from hip, in 1909 , which petition
was granted.
The recommendations of the Tree Commission relative to tree removals and
planting were adapted as to the following petitions :-
153--D. P. Stone
154--J. Frank Gore
155--Mrs . Jane Weir
156--C. S. Vail
Baine
158--Chas. Biasing
159--F. T. Jackson
The ordinance amending Subdivision 15 of Section 29 , of Ordinance No . 430
being up for passage , w& s adopted by the following vote ! -
• Ayes :- Trustees Clock , Williams, Cheesman, Pretidyrgast and Strait .
Noes:- Nom . •
The Light Committee recommended that inasmuch as the Edison Company is
installing street lights so slowly, the petitions for street lights be held up un-
til those already ordered in are put in place , and it was so ordered
The Street Committee reported at this time on the proposed improvement of
Third Street from Citrus to Central Avenue , and recommended that it be deferred
until the last of the year, recommending , however, that curbs, gutters and side-
walks be ordered in on Third Street , between Citrus and State, and it was so order-
ed.
With a view to removing light and tejephone polls from Cajon Street, the
Street Committee ani Engineer were instructed to take up the mat' er of opening
an alley from Vine to Olive , between Fourth and Cajon Sts.
• The Engineer was instructed to interview Mr . A. Gregory relative to a
sidewalk on the East side of Fourth Street, opposite the packing hoAse property
on said street.
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Oh motion, the diagrath .of :the. Colt:onL%venue. assessment Ristrict under
Resolution BO .294 , was approved.
en motion of Trustee Clock , Trustee Cheesma.n was appointed a Committee
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of one to arrange for supplying twelve six t een foot (tables to be used for
Sylvan Park.
Trustee Clock also moved that Robert Adams be appointed headgardener for
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the city parks , and on motion he was so appoint ed.
considered
The next matterA was the Treasurer's Commission, and the Attorney was in-
structed to prepare an ordinance arending the existing one , which shall provide
that the Treasurer shall be paid a commission such as shall be recommended by
the Finance Commit"! eet
Bre_s4.:dent Strait sug ^ested a concrete arch or other ornamental entrance
to Smiley Park from Cajon Street. The Park Committee and Engineer were asked
to investigate and report at the next meeting.
The Clerk received instructions to act in the following matters:-
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j To draw the salty ry warrant of Officer Geo . Larmore , for the sum of cY85 .00
per month , beginning with January , 1912 , he being entitled to this salary
according to the schedule .
To list for sale with real estate dealers , two and a half shares of
Luzonia \Vater.
To notify the Tree Commission that the payment into said commission funds
the sum of $25.60 per month from the r(edlands `'ity Park Bond Fund will be discon-
tinued , since in the future the forester will have no duties to rerfonn in said
park.
To send e note of thanks to Mr . A. Gregory and Taylors Bros. Brick Co'
for certain lands in the Barton Tract ,deeded by them to the city for pa.r1
also to Lir. K. C . Wells for his good offices in the matter.
To have the report of the year 1911 published in pamphlet form, and to •
use his discretion as to the number of pamphlets to be printed. _
To purchase a new adding machine of the Burroughs people, who a.grerd
to take in the old machine at $50.00.
All bills as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid , after
which on motion the Board adjourned to meet a.t12:00 11. Felrruary .28 , 1912.
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Redlands, Cal . February 28 , 1912.
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An adjourned regular meeting of the Board. No quorum being present,
adjournment was taken until 4: 30 P.N. of the same day.
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City Clerk.
Redlands , Cal . February 28th, 1912 .
4:30 P.M,
An adjourned regular meeting. Present ; Trust-es Clock, Cheesma.n and
President Strait .
• The Clerk reported on the bids received at the meeting on the 21st ,
for the lob printin for the year 1912, as follows : -
Redlands $eview Publishing Co. $178.10
Citrograph Printing House, . 197.25
Rice & Cook .. 171. 65
.The bid of Rice and Cook being the lowest , on motion the contract was awarded
to said Rice & 'Cook at the figures named in the schedule furnished by the City
,, • Clerk.
On motion the claim of H. H. Lienau, in the sum of .$3369.62 was alloy;ed,
being on account of the Colton Avenue paving, liarrant number being 26065.
This was the only 'business to come before the Board, and on motion it adjourn-
ed.
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Redla.ndd, California . March 6, 1912.
T regular meeting of the Board of Truste^s, with all members present ,
President Strait presi ding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 21st-, and the adjourned
regular meetings of February 28th , were read and approved.
Mr. D. Dierson, of Seattle , Wash. was present and offered the city
eighty acres of land in Section 15, at $100. per acre. Referred to the Finance
Coimnitt ee .
• Mr. Sidney Hockridge spoke of the plans of the Tree Commission to
continue the Pepper Tree Walk on the Terrace from Sixth to Church Stre>t , which
will cost about $300 , and said he hoped the Board would aprrove the plans , as it
will be a decided improvement. Referred to the Street Committee , Engineer and
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ParkAComrission to report at the next meeting.
The Street Commit` ee and Engineer reported in the matter of opening an alley
from Vine to Olive, between Cajon and Fourth Streets . They found some property
owners opposed to it. Mr. R. R. Richey and Mr . K. H. Field were present , and •
oprosed the movement , the former for the Presbyterian Church , the latter for the
Congregational church . The matter we s taken under advisement .
A communication was received from lir. S. R. Hotchkiss. in which he express-
ed his willingness to serve on the Tree Commission until his successor was appointed
A communication was received from the Tree Commission relative to using
Lugonia Park water on the 22nd to 24th of each month . The matter was referred back
to the Commis= ion.
3354--A yetition signed by C. H. Hammond, et al, asking the separation of
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the offices of Street Superintendent and City Engineer, asking also for certain re-
ports from the City Engineer and City Clerk, was referred to the Street Committee
for investigation . •
3355-Walter M. McIntosh and E. F. Diller, asked that the storm water ditch •
on the North side of Clark Street , between Alvarado and Buena Vista Streets , be
covered with a cement sidewalk, the petitioners to pay 50 cents per front foot
toward the cost of same . On mot-inn the. Engineer was instructed to do this work and
to aosess the property owners 50 cents per front foot on account of said work.
--The M. E. Church South asked for a tax rebate on account of property
at the Southeast corner of Church Street and East Colton Avenue, amounting to
lo11 .70. On motion a rebate of $5.00 was allowed , representing that portion of
tine in which the property was used for church purposes .
3356--The Southern. California Edison Co . asked permission to trim trees
on certain streets , claiming it is necessary in order that street lights ordered in .
may be installed.. Referred to the Tree Commission.
The Tree 3ommittion recommended that the petitionsof Eatherint.11. Meigs , •
( 160) , C . I._. King (161) , F. C . Chedester (162) and John W. Pears (163) he granted
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and that of Nellie M. Webster (164 ) be denied and the reconpmendations were duly
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adopted.
relating to health and sanitary regulations , and
The ordinance amending Sections 3 and 96 of urd.inance No . 430 , as amended
by ordinance I'•o . 409 ,was up for passage , and on motion Section 3 was amended as
follows : - In the first line thereof , following the word "to" by inserting the wortl
"and shall" ; also following the word "place" in the first line of said section 3,
by inserting the words "or cause to be placed" . The amendment wa;• duly adopted, and
on motion of Trustee Clock the ordin-inance as amended was adoptedby the following
vote • - Ayes • - Trustees Strait, Prendergast, Cheesman, Clock and Williams .
Noes :- None .
The ordinance previously introduced and entitled "An ordinance of the City of •
Redlands requiring all vehicles to carry lights at night , " was pasted .by the follow-
ing tote : - Ayes ; Trustees Strait , Prendergast , Cheesnan , Clock and Williams .
Noes : None .
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Trustee Clock introduced an ordinance relating to subdivisions of tracts
of laths , which was laid- over under the rules.
Mr. J. H. Stewart was present and asked permission to install a wagon
• scale in the sidewalk space on Seventh Street just South of Stuart Avenue . Refer-
red to the Street Committee and Engineer.
The Engineer reported sentiment divided relative to the construction of sidewalks
on the East side of. Fourth Street between Central Avenue and the Santa Fe Depot.
Oh motion the matter was laid over until the next meeting , pending further in-
vestigation .
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vestigation .
The gineer made the following report�relative to bids received on the
Road Roller:- He made a trip to Los Angeles and investigated the rollers in
use in that city and found a score or more of the Kelly-Springfield in use , and none of
the others on which bids were submitted; while one bid submitted , ,is slightly
lower than the Kelley-Springfield machine , the latter possesseS many advantages
and is better adapted for the use of this city. On motion of Trustee render-
• gest, the Engineer was instructed to purchase the Kelley-Springfield Boller
on the terms of there proposal , to wit! $3500 , the old roller to be taken
in the deal at $750 , $1500 cash and 01250 to be paid in the year 1913.
The Sewer Committee reported on the complaint of F. M. Strang, relative
to the condition of the storm ditch at the corner of State and Ninth Streets .
It was found to be in good condition at the present time.
On motion the Board duly adopted a resolution calling an election to be
held on April 8 , 1912, whish is to be the General Municipal Election .
The Clerk reported the sale of 21 shares of Lugonia Water at I:;225 net per
share , and on motion of Trustee Clock , the proceeds were ordered credited
to the Prim ipnl Account of the l edland.s Gity Park Bond Fund .
The Park Committee asked that the matter of an ornamental entrance to the
• Park from Cajon Street go over until the next meeting, which request was granted.
Trustee Clock spoke of the need of a horse drawn lawn mower for the Parks
and submitted a sketch of the mower handled by E. I.I. Cope Commercial Co. , which
they sell complete at $132.00 . The Clerk was instructed to write the Park
authorities of Los Angeles and Pasadena ; also persons to whom E. M. Cope Com-
mercial Company has sold this machine , and get opin; ons from them on the machines
of this character.
On motion of Trustee Clock, the Board voted to send a renommenclation to
the Park and Tree Commission tib they construct a cement sidewalk in the Park West
of Grant Street beginning where the pakk now terminates, and continuing same to Olive
Avenue.
President Strait brought up the question of whether or not it is in the power
of the Board to regulate the size and weight of loaves of bread sold in the city, al
the Attorney was asked to look into the matter and report at the next meeting.
Attention was called to the fact that the park seats are being defaced,
and the Marshal was instructed to have an officer. go at intervale into the Pakk
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and make an effort to stop this destruction of property.
The reports of the Treasurer,_ Recorder and Clerk for the month of February
were submitted, passed to Committees and ordered filed. •
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The Clerk was instructed to call the attention of the Censor Commission to
a moving picture film entitled "The James Boys in Missouri" and suggest that a
notice be given to the moving picture houses that this film must not be shown in
this city .
The bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered
paid, being 'Warrants Nos. 28066 to 28181 in the General Fund and 291 to 318 in
the Redlands City Park Bond Fund .
This ended the business for the day , and ?on motion the Board adjourned.
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City clerk.
Redlands , California , March 20 , 1912.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , with all members present ,
and President Strait presiding.
The ninutes of the regular meeting of March 6th were read and
approved.
Cormnunicat ions
A letter was received from Mr. B. C. Hattin, asking the Board to
refund him the sum of $110 which he claims it cost hir for treatment of his
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little girl, who was bitten by a mad. dog in this city in December, 1914. attorney •
Leonard ruled that such a thing could not be legally done , and the Clerk was in-
structed to so notify Mr. Hat tin.
A card from Mr. Geo. Larson, recommending the Coldwell Lawn Mower.
Mr. Fred Meinzer protesting against the construction of sidewalks on
Stillman Avenue , between Church and Univee'sity Streets.
Mrs . J. J. Suess , Secretary of the Park Commission, stating that the
Commission had adopted a resolution, recommending that the Board appropriate
$100 faL salary of a Librarian, to take charge of the branch library to be main-
tained at the Lugonia School through the surrer vacation, On motion this recom-
mendation was ador+ed , the payments not to exceed $100 , to be paidfrom the
Redlands City Park Bond Fund.
All of the above communications we"e ordered filed.
Petit ions •
3357--H. A. Lockwood, President of the Brotherhood of Grace Pu. N. Church ,
asking that a branch library be established in the North part of the City. This
matter having been disposed ofearlier in the meeting, the petition was ordered
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filed.
The following petitions were referred to the Street Committee.
3358-Mrs . Fannie Foster, et al , for the construction of sidewalks on both
• sides of Stillman Avenue , between Church and University Streets .
3359--W• B. Sanderson, et al , for the improvement of New York Street, between
Citrus or State and Colt on Avenue .
3360-_R. M. Giver, et al , asked for the construe tion of a sewer in the alley
between Herald and Times , from Brockton to Western Avenue. On motion the Engineer
was instructed to start proceedings, provided a sufficient number of property
owners are in favor thereof.
The Tree Commissiai recommended that the following petitions be granted !-
164--R. E. Farnsworth
165--Chas. Saxton
166--H. B. Vogt
167--E. S. Libby
168--Mrs . M. A. Beal
169--Mary B. Sanborn
170--Mrs . Olive Cary
171-71. F. Bollinger
• 172--Silpq 'Williams
173--GS . Sucher
174--Walter B. Johnson
That the petitions of J. E. Perry (175 ) and J. Costello ( 176 ) be de-
(177)
nied ; that •John . Hopgood be allowed to plant Blackwood Acacia trees , and
that H. C . Env. (178 ) be allowed to plant Unbrella trees. On motion the above
recomnendatits were adopted.
The next matter considered was the ordinance which was previ olasly
introduced entitled 7 An ordinance 'ofthe,City of Redlands relating to sub-
divisions of 'tracts of land: On motion of Trustee Clock a new section was added
to said ordinance to read as follows .- "Section 5. If any section, sentence ,
clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be Invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of therettning portions of this act.
• The Board of Trustees of said city hereby declares that it would have passed
this ordinance , and each section , sentence , clause and phrase thereof , irrespective
of the fact that any one or mote other sections , sentences, clauses , or phrases
be declared. invalid. " The amendment was duly adowted.
The ordinance as amended was then adopted by the following vote :-
=yes ; - Trttee Clock, Williams , Cheesnan, Prendergast and strait .
Noes : - None .
The Street Committee , Trustee Clock speaking , reconnended that the
plans for the proposed improvercnt of the Terrace between Colton :-venue and
Church Street be approved , and the cost of same estimated at N450 .00 be Ts id as
follow ! - From the Street Fund 050.00
The Tree and Park Fund , 0200.00
The Redlands City Park Bond. Fund SS100.00
The General Fund, 53100.00
• On motion the recomf_endation was adopted.
The Park Committee , Trustee Cheesman speaking, reported in the natser
of an ornamental entrance to the park from Cajon Street . lie suggested iron
posts and brackets of some design , to be decided upon later , with a suitable phrase
in gilt letters . The clerk was instructed to write for catalogues from
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structural iron companies .
Trustee Clock of the Park Committee named. and recomrnrled the flute for an
official lark to park drive. He stated that there were a few points where the road
required a small amount of Gabor, and that from 30 to. 50 signs will be required.
On motion the reconrendatinn was adopted , and the Engineer instructed to d'o the
nedessery wOrk `upon...the roadway , and to put the signs in place .
By request the following matters were laid over:-
Opening an alley from Vine to Olive, between Cajon and Fourth Sts.
Sidewalk on Fourth Street , between Central Avenue and the Santa Fe depot.
Investigation as the city's power to regulate size and weight of loaves
of bread.
?dr. W. D. Brookings , in behalf of the Board of Trade , asked 'if the
services of the City Engineer could be secured in making a plat of the property
along the wash north of the city to further plans for improvements to said property. i
The matter w s left to Engineer Hinckley to give such time as he felt he could.
The. Street EStift tee recoineended that no action -be takein"in the. matter 3f
granting •J: IT'. 'Stewart ,peimishion: te 'place.,a ciai,70n sCale''on. 7thi-Etreet;: Sbiuth• of, Stuart Ave.
The Board of Health submitted its re ort for the_month of February, which
was ordered filed.
Trustee Williams offered the following resolution , which was duly adopted:-
WHEREAS , an eward of contract under Resolution of Intention No. 298 was
heretofore made to Kelley & Rogers, and
WHEREAS, the time for said Kelley & Rogers to -enter tanto a contract for
said work has expired , and they having neglected and failed to enter into said con-
tract within the tire required by law, now , therefore ,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the : award of said contract to said Kelley & Rogers
be and the same is hereby rescinded, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to re-
adverti se for bids for said work , es required by law.
A resolution was adopted appointing an additional judge and inspector
for each of the ten precincts to be used at the municipal election ,_ to be held
April 8th.
a portion of •
The clerk pointed out tha.tAs'a.le No. 16 of the year 1897 was erroneous
the property having been assessed for the year 1896 to Carson & McDonald ; also to
Mrs . Chas. Bicknell , the latter having paid the taxes, whereupon the Board ordered
said sale cancelled.
It having been the custom for years , the Board ordered that Mr. A. K. Smiley)
for the year 1911
be refunded the amount of his city taxes,Aas shown by the assessment roll of the
City of xedlands.
A request for a rebate of x)1.86 taxes and penaltiescfor the year 1911
on Lot 1, Block "C" , of Valley View Addition on the ground. that the property is
used for church purposes , was denied, prover notice not having beengiven the Assesst .
The Cleric was instructed in the following retters -
To place an order with E. P,i. Cope Corrercial Co. for a ColoVell Horse •
Drawn Lawn Mower, to cos,.. wl32 complete .
To write officials of the Pacific Electric Railway Co. for copies of
franchises containing freight and express carrying privileges granted them by
various cities in Southern California.
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To write the Gas Company calling attention to the fact that their report
for the year 1911 has not yet begin filed. -
Bills as audit ed by the Finance Committee were ordered paid, which ended
• the business for the day, and on motion, the Board adjourned.
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Redlands , California , April 3, 1912.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present , President Strait, Trustees Clock, Williams , Cheesman and
Prenderga st.
• The minutes of the regular meeting of March 20th were read and
approved.
Communications
The Redlands Abstract and Title Co. called attention to a tax sale ,
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No. 69off1893 for taxes of the year 1892 against Lots 12 and 13 in Block 14
of Town Plat, showing that the Redlands & Allessandro Improvement Company, the
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Parties to whom the sale was made , were the owners of said property at the time
of sale , a14 that the sale was , therefore ,merged with the record title .
This having, been investigated end found to be correct , the Board ordered the
sale cancelled.
The Los Angeles Trust & Savings Bank Co. , Trustee of the San Bernardino
• Valley Gas Comxany, .wrote that considerable expense would be incurred in making
such a statement as the Board asks , of the business 'of the Company for the
year 1911 , and that they should be exempt from making such report , inasmuch
as the Company is fl bankrupt , and that the records are open to all interested
parties , and referred the Board to said records for any information desired.
The matter vas laid over for the Present.
The Fire Department sulnitted a list of officers elected for the year
which vas duly approved.
E. E . Watson asked ifr an old spraying machine which for some tine had
stood upon the sidewalk upon Stuart Avenue , between Orange and Fifth Streets ,
could not be removed. Referred to the Idarshal.
All of the above communications were ordered filed.
• Petitions
3361 - Belle. W. Scudder asked for permission to take waste water or
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irrigating purposes from the storm ditch between Crescent Avenue and Cajon
Strr,etv This was granted under the sup -rvision of the City Engineer, and with
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Ithe understanding that the privilege is revocable at any time .
1 3362--Cyrus D. Lieskirmons applied for appointment to the office of City
IMarshal . Ordered filed. j
On motion the Board approved the recommendations of the Tree Commission •
relative to the following petitions: -
j 179--- F. H. Hardy
j 180--- Fred T• Jackson
181--- iCrs. L. P. Hanson
182--- E. C. 3linninger
183--- E. C. Clippinaer
184--- Margaret J. Stevenson
185--- A. E. Frost
I 186--- Cl. T. Bill
In regard to the petition signed by Silas Williams , et al (187 ) the Dom-
( mission stated that together with the petition of D. B. Stone , et al , heretofore
granted for the planting upon the same street , one mile of uniform planting could
be secured, except a short frontage which the Commission planned to plant , the
cost of same to be paid from their department fund , and they recom+endeff that said
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petition be granted, the city to furnish the trees , the cost not to exceed 50,
per tree , and any excess over that amount , to be bourne by the petitinner. The
glare and recommendati on of the Commissi on were approved.
By request of the Street Committee , the matter of constructing sidewalks on
Stillman Avenue from Church to University Streets ; also the improvement of New
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.I York Street, were laid over.
This was the time fixed for opening bids for work to be done under Reso- • •
lution No. 298 • and the following were receivedt -
L. H. Jones :-
ror " ,2.5 ' gutter, per lin. ft $.42
Curb over 10" per cubic foot , .374
5 ' gutter , per lin. foot, .75
Storm Ditch, net foot , complete .29*
Posts set and complete, each 1.30
Chain per lir. foot in place complete, .21?
F. Montigel & Sons :-
• For 10" curb , 2.5 ' gutter , per lin. ft .44 •
Curb over 10" , per cub . ft. .27*
5 ' Gutter , per lin, ft .69
Storm Ditch, per lineal ft , complete 1.18
Poets set complete , . . . . , )l32.00
Chain per lineal foot, in place )
The bid of G. S. Abrahamson was discarded , as it appeared that he had ,
submitted a bid upon only a portion of the work.
Of the remaining bids , that of .F. Montigel & Sons was declared to be the
lowest , whereupon the contract was awarded to the said P. iviontigel & Sons at the
{ prices submitted in their proposal on file for said work. The Clerk was in-
strutted to return the certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders .
1 The Clerk was also instructed to collect from Kelley & Rogers the cost of •
re-advertising for-' rids and the award of contract for the above work, and return
1 to them their check for 4'160 , which accompanied their bid submitted February 13,
1912 . The Light Committee recorended that two street lights be installed on •
University Streat between Citrus and Central Avenues ; also nine lights on :<e.st
I Palm Avenue between Reservoir and Cajon Streets. The recomme ,dations- were adopted
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Trustee Williams stated that complaints had, been brought to him about
roller s1 tin on Eureka Street sidewalks. Referred to the Marshal.
The Ordinance regulating the carriage of freight or express matters on
street cars within the city , having been previ -usly introduced , was pasred. by
the following vote.-
Ayes : - Trusters Clock, Williams, Cheesra.n, Prendergast and Strait.
Noes :- None .
The reports of the Treasurer and Clerk for the quarter ending March 31st ;
also the reports of the Treasurer , ;corder and Clerk for the month of Parch,
were submitted and ordered filed.
C. Dalldorf a.sked ,through the Clerk , fora refund of c5.06 which sum
he paid to redeem a portion of Section 14 , sold for taxes for the year 1909 . The
said Dalldorf redeethed the wrong property, and therefore asked for this refund.
Refe rred to the City Attorney and Clerk.
The bills and salaries audited by the Finance Corrnittee were ordered Paid-,
• and on motion the Board then adjourned to meet on Tuesday, April 9th, at 7 :39
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Redlands , California, April 9 , 1912.
7 :30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present, President Strait , Trustees Williams , Cheesman and Pren-
dergast.
The Board proceeded to canvass the returns of the Municipal
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Election held on April 8th„,,which showed the following results ,:_
• OFFICIAL 'CITY ELECTION RETURNS
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Municipal Election held April 8 , 1912
Abbreviations : - I. Independent Party: S. Socialist
43 4-3 +3 +' i3 •N 4.) 4•� y +3
CANDI DA 'ES 2 ” �� 0 4�F � g
,4 c "N H •r+ ,c•ri ,C r1 r1 +',1 rl , r1
U U U 430 4' U 0,U U 430
FOR CITY TRUSTEES ° c • 2 e 6� a' > , rtZeo ry
• s-, �+ �.1 si • 1 5-1 •r¢Si ata •r-U-1a s,
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F. A. Alexander. I . ,Full tern 91 120 89 143 ' 255 150 112 136 85 90 1271
M. L. Black , I. Full tern? 101 127 85 149 272 151 113 133 93 83 1307
George Iveson , S. Full tern! 84 68 51 42 36 15 18 17 54 72 457
H. E. Ringle , S . Full term 68 62 47 37 15 11 15 14 41 54 364
FOR CITY CLIME
Rollo N. Smith , S. 53 47 36 25 11 7 11 12 128 45 275
R. Warner Thomas, I. 119 146 100 159 284 .163 120' 140 108 102 1441
• FOR TREASURER
Leona M. Ballou, S. 76 59 46 28 16 6 13 15 39 52 350
James F. Wheat , I. 96 131 95 156" 279 164 118 136 99 95 1369
Whereupon the following resolution was passed:-
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RESOLVED-- That the Board of Tri t^es of the City of Redlands, having ,.,Y,
(canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election, does hereby declare the
lresult of such election to be as follows : - That at such election the following
named persons were , and they are hereby declared to be elected to the offices
thereinafter designated, viz :- For members of the Board of Trustees , full term , •
F. A. Alexander and M. L. Black; for City Clerk, R. Warner Thomas ; for Treasurer,
13ar.!es F. Wheat .
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RESOLVED: - That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to. enter
in the records of this Board, a statement of the Result of such election as re-
quired so to do by law, and to deliver to each of said xe rsons so elected a cer-
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itificate of election, signed by him , and duly authenticated by the seal of said
laity.
The Boerd then listened to an anonymous communication referring to the
fact that every Sunday the crossing at the Episcopal Church is blocked by a large
gray automobile , forcing pedestrians to walk out in the street to get around it.
Referred to the Marshal .
President Strait presented his resignation as a member of the Board of
Trustees , but no action was taken.
This being the last regular meeting before the close of the administration
of Trustees Cheesma.n and Prendergast , both President Strait and Trustee Williams
took occasion to thank them for their co-operation, saying two years ' work with them
had been very pleasant indeed.
Mr. Williams, as Chairman of the joint Water Committee, asked the two re-
tiring Trustees to remain on the Committee , wMcb they agreed to do .
On motion the Board adjourned to Monday, April , th , 1912, at 8:00 A.M.
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Redlands , California, April 15, 1912.
8 :00 A. M. p
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
Present: Trustees Clockand4 illj.ams ;'sl_so -the;newly elected Trustees , F. Al.
Alexander and L. L. Black, who having first token the oath of office , took their seats.
Trustee Clock vas called to the Chair , and presided over the meeting.
The resignation .of; President Strait as Trustee was read and accepted
with, regrets ,
On motion of Trustee Williams, srconded by Trustee Alexander, Trustee C.H.
Clock by a unanimous vote was choosen President of the Board of Trustees.
There was no further business to consider, and on motion , the Board
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Redlands , California , April 17th , 1912.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present : President Clock, Trustees Williams , Alexander and Black.
• The minutes of the regular meeting of April '3d, the adjourned regular
adjourned
meeting of April 9th, and the regular meeting of April 15th were read and approved.
President Clock stated that the first business was the appointment of a
trustee to serve out the unexpired term of Trustee Strait , resigned , and asked for
nominations . Trustee Williams nominated Mr. A. E. Brock, which was seconded by
sa.:JA 6'srac/l.
Trustee Black. There were no other nominations , and by unanimous vote , ne„was ap-
pointed a trustee to serve for two ( 2) years , or the unexpired term of Trustee Strait.
Mr. Brock was called, took the oath, and remained throughout the remainder of the
meeting.
Communications
Mr. A. K. Smiley requested that the present officer , LIr. C . 7. Coe , be re-
tained in the, park, and the said C . W. Coe applied for re-appointment .
411 Mr. A. E. Chapman asked for the use of the court room on Monday and Thursday
evenings of each week for rehearsals of the Redlands Band boys. The same was
granted on condition that it does not conflict with concessions already made.
Mr. Ralph E. Swing, Attorney, of San Bernardino , asked that a claim hereto-
fore filed in favor of T. Honda and S. Arai , Japanese merchants , be allowed . inasmuch
as the Court had held that these merchants were liable for license of $15 . 00 per
day, which they had paid, and in addition thereto had paid $5 .00 per day for the
same Period, as auctioneers' license . He asked for the refund of the $:5. 00 per day,
less a 'fine of $15. 00 imposed in the Recorder' s Court . Referred to the Clerk.
All of the above communications were ordered filed.
Petitions
( 3363 ) Frank Hees asked for appointment as City Marshal . Ordered filed.
( 3364 ) J. L. Harris, et al, asked for the construction of side walks on both rides
of Washington Street between Sun and Union Avenues. Referred to the Street
Committee and Engineer.
G. W. Bonnell Petitioned in person for a refund of taxes paid on his house
• in 1911 , which was destroyed by fire just after assessing time . Referred to the
Clerk for investigation.
Trustee Williams submitted a demand from the Telenhone Company for $65.00
for a flash light police box , and x:5 .00 for installing the same , it having been
placed on approval about two ( 2) years ago . It was thought by some members of the
Board that the matter should have been disposed of by the old Board, but was finally
referred to the Police Committee.
President Clock stated that there is a very anparent need of a police
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officer in Sylvan Park, and stated further that Robert Adams, the head gardner of
park, signified his willingness to act as such officer on Sundays and a. portion of
each evening , for an increase in salary of $15 .00 per month , making his total .salary'
$90 .00 per month. On motion of Trustee Brock, it was ordered that Mr. Adams be
appointed such special officer.
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At this point President Clock organized the Board into committees as
follows :
Auditing and Finance: , Brock and Clock.
Ordinance and Judiciary: Black and Williams,
Policed Williams and. Alexander. •
Parks: Alexander and Brock.
Sewer and Water : Brock and Williams.
Fire : Black and Alexander.
Streets: Williams and Black.
Lighting : Alexander and Brock.
Health: Trustee Black.
The personnel of the Board of Health was completed by the appointment of
Doctors C. E. Ide , Hoell Tyler, G. G. Mosley, and. City Engineer Geo . S . Hinckley.
On motion, the Sewer and, Water Committee was instructed to see what ar-
rangements can be made for the establishment of a public comfort station close in to
the business center.
The Water Committee was, instructed to ascertain what use is being made of
one share of water in the Redlands Heists Water Company, and if it is not needed , to
offer it for sale .
On motion, the Clerk was instructed to notify the Telenhone Company relative
to telephones for the trustees.
The Clerk was also authorized to draw a warrant for $3.. 00 for each of the
• officers who served on the Election Board on April 8th. Also to draw warrant for
$5.00 for the use of each polling place where charges were made for the use of same ,
the list of officers and polling places to be submitted. to the Finance Committee for
approval.
All bills , as audited by the Finance Committee , were ordered paid from the
funds to which they properly belong , and this ended the business for the day, and
on motion the Board adjourned until Tuesday, April 23d, at 8 :00 P.M. •
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Redlands, California, April 23d, 1912.
8:00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present : Trustees Williams , Alexander, brook and black, with President
Clock presiding.
V After calling the meeting to order, President Clock stated that the first
matter for consideration should be the recommendation of the Joint Water Committee,
which recommendation was in the nature of a resolution, and which follows in full:
"WHEREAS , the City of Redlands is in great need of a Municipal Domestic Water
System which will furnish pure water for domestic purposes and an abundant and effic-
ient supply for fire protection and,
"Whereas, an exhaustive investigation of the sources of water supply has been
made by two competent Civil Engineers employed by the City and ,
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"Whereas , said Civil Engineers have worked out a plan for obtaining such a
Municipal System and have embodied the result of their labors in a detailed written
report rendered to the Honorable Board of City Trustees of said City, and
"Whereas, it is certain that an abundant supply of pure well water cal be taken
from the gravel beds underlying the said City and conserved or stored in reservoirs
at such levels as will afford an abundant supply with pressure sufficient for fire
• purposes as well as for domestic use , and
"Whereas, such well water taken from said underlying gravel beds can be furnished
much cheaper than any desirable gravity water which is available Can be furnished, and
"Whereas , the City of Redlands is financially able to install and own a
Municipal Domestic Water System, and
"Whereas , the said City can operate such a system and furnish pure water more
cheaply than a private company can, and
"Whereas, a reduction in water rates and the furnishing of an abundant supply of
pure water adequate for domestic and fire purposes will undoubtedly accelerate the
growth and prosperity of the City and materially reduce the fire insurance rates, and
"Whereas, such an efficient domestic water system which will fulfill all the
above requirements, can be installed for the sum of ;600,000.00, and
"Whereas, such sum of money may be realized from the sale of low interest bearing
bonds which may be retired as they mature from year to year by the profits derived
from water rates after all expenses of operating and maintaining such water system
are paid and without in any way affecting the tax rate or resorting to taxation in
any form, ani.
• "Whereas , the time for installing such a municipal Domestic Water System is now
opportune and no more advantageous time for obtaining such a system will ever be found,
"BOW THEFEFORE , be it resolved by this Water Committee that it does hereby approve
the report submitted by Civil Engineers Trask and Hinckley and recommends that the
said Honorable Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands call an election at the
earliest opportunity available for the purpose of submitting to the electorate of
said City the proposition of bonding the City for the sum of ;600,000.00 in order to
acquire such a municipal Domestic Water System as is outlined in the written report
heretofore submitted to said City by said Civil Engineers."
The above resolution having been read, on motion of Trustee Williams,
seconded by Trustee brook, it was adopted, all members of the Hoard voting in favor
! thereof.
next, Trustee Brook moved the adoption of the report of Engineers Trask
and Hinckley, seconded by Trustee black. The report was adopted by the unanimous
vote of the board.
Trustee Williams offered and moved the adoption of the following resolu-
• tion;
"RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, as follows, to wit:-
"1st. That it is hereby determined and declared that the public interest , and
also the public necessity , of the City of Redlands and of the inhabitant t thereof,
demand the acquisition and construction of the following described revenue producing
municipal improvement , to wit:-
"The acquisition and construction of a complete municipal water works for
the City of Redlands , and the inhabitants thereof, for the purpose of supplying to
said city and its inhabitants , pure, fresh water for domestic purposes , street
sprinkling and fire protection purposes, including the acquisition of water rights,
water bearing lards , reservoir sites, rights of way, and the acquisition and con-
struction of water mains , pipe lines , hydrants, reservoirs , pumping plants, appli-
ances , equipment and machinery necessary for such purposes, and all other property
and effects necessary in constructing, establishing and equiping such water works.
"2nd. That the acquisition and construction of such municipal improvement is
for the object and purpose of furnishing and supplying to said City of Redlands•,
and to its inhabitants , pure fresh water for domestic purposes, for street sprink-
ling and for fire protection purposes , and such municipal improvement hereinbefore
set forth is necessary and convenient to carry out the objects , purposes and powers
• of the municipality of the City of Redlands , and that the cost of said municipal
improvement will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and
revenue of said municipality.
"3rd. That the estimated total cost of such municipal improvement is Six Hun-
. dred Thousand Dollars ($600,000. ) which said sum this Board hereby estimates will
be the cost thereof.
"4th . That it is hereby determined and declared that it is the purpose and in-
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tention of the legislative branch of the government of said municipality, to take
proceedings for the acquisitionand construction by said municipality of said municipal
: improvement, at the cost of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000. ) in gold coin of
( the United States of America, and to incur an indebtedness in said sum by issuing
bonds of said municipality for said purposes in said sum of Six Hundred Thousand
!Dollars ($600,000. ) ."
The resolution was adopted, all members of the Board voting in favor thereof. ^ •
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The Board of Health recommended that May 1st be set aside as "Clean-Up Day"
suggesting that all persons clean up their lots and premises, placing the rubbish at
a convenient place , and that the City teams be allowed to remove the same . On
motion, the recommendation was adopted, and arrangements made for such removal.
The Board of Health also recommended that the City provide two (2) covered
Imetal garbage wagons. Referred to the Sewer and later Committee.
On motion, J. F. Wallace was appointed City Marshal by unanimous vote.
On motion of Trustee Brock, the churches of the city were given permission
to hold services in the nark this summer, the sane as last.
This ended the business before the Board, and on motion it adjourned to
meet Wednesday, April 24th, at 8:00 Pal.
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8:00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present : President Clock , Trustees Williams , Brock and Black.
It appeared that there was no business to be transacted. Therefore , on
motion, the meeting adjourned to Friday, April Mtb , 1912, at 8:00
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Redlands , California, April 26th , 1912.
8:00 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present: President Clock, Trustees Alexander, Brock and Black.
Trustee Black introduced an ordinance calling a special election to be held
in the City of Redlands on the 28th day of May. 1912, for the purpose of submitting
to the qualified electors of said city the proposition of incurring a bonded indebt-
edness in the sum of $"600,000.00 for the acquisition and construction by said city of
a complete municipal water works for said city and its inhabitants , for the purpose of
supplying the same, pure , fresh water for domestic purposes , street sprinkling and
fire protection purposes. The ordinance was laid over under the rules. •
There was no further business for consideration and on motion the meeting
adjourned.
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Redlands , California, May 1, 1912.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
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Present : Trustees Williams , Alexander , Brock and Black, President Clock
• presiding.
The minutes of regular meeting of April 17th, also of the adjourned regular
meetings of April 23d, 24th and 26th were read and approved.
The Southern California Edison Co. complained of boys breaking street
i. is on East Central. Ave. and Colton Ave . east of Church St. , and asked that the
Police Department make an effort to stop the annoyance. Referred to the Marshal.
C OMM3UNIC AT I ONS
W. P. Capes, Sec 'y of the New York State Mayors ' Conference , in a communi-
cation addressed to the President of the Board, asked that he immediately communicate
with the Cangressman from this district urging him to support and push the bill now
before Congress requiring vessels of a certain class to be equipped with adequate
life-saving facilities. Referred to the Clerk.
The S. W. Berliner Co. , Civil Engineers , of Los Angeles, wrote with a view
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to obtaining employment during the construction of the contemplated water works
system. Ordered filed.
PETITIONS
The two following petitions were refezred to the Street Committee and City
Engineer:
3365. 1st - That of Gill & Rabbeth and W. E. Rabbeth for the closing of Poppy Road
along the easterly line of Block 13 of Johnson Sub-Division, and opening a road 30 ft.
Wide along the westerly line of said Block 13, same Sub-Division, said road to connect
Po Road with Mariposa Drive. Also to .close Columbia Road between Blocks 28 and 36
of said Johnson Sub-Division.
,3337. 2nd - That of H. Sheppard for grading Chestnut five. , including the side
walk space , between San Jacinto and San Mateo Sts.
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3366. The petition of H. Sheppard to run a pipe line for conveying waste water
from the south to the north side of Chestnut Ave . between San Mateo and San Jacinto
Sts. was referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer, with power to act.
3367. The application of Walter B. Hadley for the position of City Forester was
ordered filed for future consideration.
On motion, the Board approved the action of the Tree Commission relative
to the following petitions :
188. E. A. Colby, et al.
189. Elmer Wilshire, et al.
190. D. B. Kendall, et al.
• 191. L. E. Brant, et al .
192,. Mrs. W. H. Smith, et al.
193. Alfred A. Butler , et al.
194. J. E. Sargent , et al.
195. Chas . H. Brown.
196. C. F. Massingale.
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In each case the petitioners had asked the city to furnish and plant street
trees and the work had been done.
The recommendations of the Tree Commission relative to the petition of the
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;Southern California Edison Co. and of D. H. Long, were duly adopted. The Commission
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recommended that the petition of Wm. H. Hyer for planting orange trees on the north
jline of East Lugonia Ave . be denied, suggesting that ornamental street trees be planted.
In the discussion which followed, it was brought out that the side walk space along
other property in this neighborhood is now set to fruit trees, and it would be only fair,
,that this petitioner be given the same privilege. On motion the petition was granted
kind the Clerk instructed to explain the matter to the Tree Commission.
Trustee Brock of the Sewer and water Committee reported it had been ascer-
tained
that a suitable public comfort station can be established in the Fark near the
Y.M.C.A. building ffl,and that for this purpose the Y.M.C.A. sewer
could be used, saving the coat of connecting with the street line , and that for a
'small sum the Y.M.C.A. janitor would look after the place. Referred to the Finance
Committee.
Trustee Brook also reported that the one share of Redlands Heights water
held by the city is being used to flush the Cajon St. sewer, and recommended that it
would be unwise to dispose of it. The recommendation was adopted.
Trustee Williams , Chairman of the Street Committee , moved the acceptance and
adoption of the diagram of the assessment district in the matter of Colton Ave . paving
under resolution No .294 , being the section from Church St. to University St. , and the
section from University St. to Cook St. Also the diagram of the assessment district
in the matter of the construction of side walks , curbs and gutters on Mighigan St. ,
under resolution No. 297 , all of which were duly accepted and adopted.
The Engineer was instructed to start proceedings for the closing of Stillman
and High Ayes. , between Chapel St. and University St.
Through Trustee Black, the Park Garage asked permission to place a sign on a
pole near their place of business. Referred to Street Committee with power to act. •
By request of committees , the following matters were laid over:
1st. Construction of side walks on Washington St. between Sun & Union Ayes. ;
2nd. Flash light police boxes.
3rd. Two covered metal garbage wagons.
The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of April
were submitted and ordered filed.
Next, the question of changing the names of certain streets came up for
discussion. On motion the Attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance changing
the name of Lugonia St. to First St. , and changing the name of Times St . to Sixth St .
Bills and salaries audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
This ended the business for the day, and on motion the Board adjourned to
meet May 2nd , 1912, at 7:30 P.M. •
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Redlands , California , May 2 , 1912.
7 :30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
• Present : President Clock, Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock and Black.
The first matter acted upon was a request from Mr. G. C. Thax_ter, repre-
senting the u.A.R. , who asked through Trustee Brock, for the use of Library Park on
Pay 30th for Memorial exercises. On motion, the request was granted.
The Board then took up the ordinance previously introduced, entitled: "An
Ordinance calling a special election to be held in the City of Redlands on the 28th
day of May 1912, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said city
the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness in the sum of 15600 ,000.00 for the
acquisition and construction by said city of a complete municipal water works for
said city and its inhabitants , for the purpose of supplying the same with pure , fresh
water for domestic purposes , street sprinkling and fire protection purposes. "
On motion of Trustee Williams , seconded by Trustee Brook, the ordinance was passed
• by the following vote :
Ayes - Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock, black and Clock. Noes - None.
A nommunication was received from the Joint Water Committee recommending
that the engineers' report be published as per Dopy submitted.
On motion of Trustee Williams , the renomrendation of the Joint Water
Committee, relative to publishing the water report of the engineers , was adopted by
the unanimous vote of the Hoard. Trustee Williams also moved that arrangements
for publishing the report be left in the hands of President Clock and City Clerk, and
it was so ordered.
The bonds of the Treasurer , Marshal and Clerk were submitted for approval.
They were referred to City Attorney Leonard, who pronounced them regular as to form.
Whereupon, the Board duly approved the bonds covering the above named officials.
There was no further business for consideration, and on motion the
• meeting adjourned.
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Redlands, California, May 15th, 1912.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present , with President Clock presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 1st and the adjourned regular
meeting of May 2nd were read and approved.
Communications
• Mr. A. B. Merrihew, Superintendent of the Pacific Electric Railway Company,
asked the Board to consider the question of passing an ordinance prohibiting any
one on roller skates, or the rider of any vehicle, to attach himself in any manner to
any street car, automobile , wagon, or other vehicle or conveyance , for the purpose of
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aiding in propelling any such vehicle. Referred to the Ordinance and Judiciary
Committee .
Theo. V. Wensel , of Natchez. Miss. , Secretary of the Relief Committee for
the Mississippi Over-flow Sufferers, stated that some person or persons in the City
of Redlands , whose name or names were not given, sent them some clothing for distrib-
ution, and since they knew not whom to thank, asked the Board to publicly express
their appreciation. The newspaper correspondents were asked to make mention of the
matter.
Congressman S. C. Smith acknowledged receipt of a letter from President
Clock asking that he lend his influence to the passage of a bill_requiring all pass-
enger vessels clearing from American ports to be properly equipped with life-saving
facilities , assuring him that he will do what he can for the passage of such a
measure.
J. E. Barker, 1627 Reid St. , Los Angeles, furnished his address in order
that the Board nay communicate with him in the event his services should be needed
in investigating gas rates.
9. D. Chaffee and B. E. Ringle , as a committee , submitted a list of ques-
tions bea g_pn_the water proposition, and asked that for the benefit of a number ofl
tax-payers , such questions be answered either through the newspapers or at the mass
meeting. Engineer Hinckley was instructed to prepare and make answer to these ques-
tions at the mass me ting Friday evening.
All of the above communications were ordered filed. •
Petitions.
3368 . Beva.l1 MeCoy and many other Lugonia School children asked that play-,
,ground apparatus similar to that in Sylvan Park be installed in the park at the cornr
of Washington St. and Lugonia Ave . President Clock stated that the original plan
of the Park Commission was to place such apparatus there , but property owners in the •
vicinity made such a strong protest against it that the Commission changed its plans.
The matter was referred to the Park Commission.
3369. A. J. Rhoades applied for position as police officer in Sylvan Park!
Orderdd filed for future consideration.
3370. The Home Investment Co. , et al , asked that the contemplated macadam4
izing_ of Eureka St . be not done at this time. It appeared that no steps have been
taken to do this macadamizing , whereupon the petition was ordered filed.
3371. K. C. Wells. et al. expressed their willingness to construct side
walks in front of their lots fronting on Linda Place and Angelica St. , provided the
owners of property fronting on Angelica St. from Brookside Ave. to Glenwood Drive
construct walks , curbs and gutters on both sides of said Angelica St. Referred to
the Street Committee and Engineer.
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The Tree Commission recommended that the following applications for street
trees and the planting of the same be granted:
199 . V. A. Gleason. et al . 203. J. B. Glover.
200. Jas. W. Kyle . et al. 204. Charley Evans .
201. H. Sheppard 205. H. C. $edwell.
202. V. B. Froaett .
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Also that the net itions of W. A. Chase (206 ) and- Wm. F. Risch ( 207 ) for removing
trees be wanted; that Mrs. A. J. Meyer (208 ) be allowed to plant pepper trees to
conform with the plan adopted by the City last year; that S. Bassert ( 209 ) be given
i permission to plant Pepper trees on Olive Ave. and Blackwood Acacias and Fan Palms
alternately on San Mateo St. , and that C. F. Woehr ( 210) be allowed to remove
Eucalyptus and Gravillia trees at his ranch, provided that he shall plant and care
for Pepper trees between the Palms already planted. The recommendations of the
Tree Commission, as shown upon the respective petitions,were duly adopted.
( 211) ( 210 ( 213) C. D. Relit, 5.uperintendent of the Southwestern Home Telephone Co . ,
presented petitionsfor tree trimming , stating that the trees which the Company desires
to trim interfere with their service , but the Tree Commission will not anew them to
do this trimming. Referred to the Park Commission and Tree Commission.
' Trustee Black was _given ne,rmission to plant .Fan Palms and Orange
trees alternately, along a ten-acre tract fronting on Church St„ the Tree Commission
having approved and allowed this character of planting on this street last year , and
All this being a continuation.
The Marshal was instructed to investigate the burning-of street trees with
a view of apprehending the_guiltyparties.
Wm. Love was present , and at this point was given an opportunity to address
the Board. He spoke of the damage done to his ranch west of Texas St . by the recent
stormand said that a repetition can be prevented if the City will accept that por-
tion of Broxton Ave . west of Texas St. and properly grade the same . He asked that
this be done. Referred to the whole Board to investigate .
Trustee Black introduced the two following Ordinances, which were laid over
under the rules:
1st. Amending_ Sections 183, 200 , 202 , 207 and 216 of Ordinance IVo.430.
2nd . Changing the name of Lugonia St . to First St. and changing the name
• of Times St. to Sixth St.
J. H. Fisher, Trustee , presented a Deed to the City to the following proper-
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line of such owners, are hereby required to remove such weeds and vegetation and to
remove all weeds and vegetation being or growing in the gutter way in front of such
property, and the Street Superintee
ndnt shall give _such property owners notice so to
do , as required by Section 26 of Ordinance No. 430 of the City of Redlands ."
engineer Hinckley reported that the work of constructing side walks on both
sides of Washington St. between Union and Sun Avenues, and the grading of Chestnut Ave.
between San Mateo and San Jacinto Sts. , has been completed.
It was ordered that .$2.00 be refunded to G. V. Kanako for 1911 poll tax,
he having produced a receipt showing that for the year 1911 he had previously paid in
the Cityof Riverside.
President Clock appointed a Park Commission to consist of the following
persons: A. E. Broe , F. A. Alexander , Rev. Chas. F. Blaisdell, Mrs. J. J. Suess,
and Prof. A. Harvey Collins.
By pre-arrangement the members of the Board of Health came before this
Board to discuss health matters.
Dr. Hoell Tyler spoke of conditions inseneral, urging sewer connections Sr,
and fumigating public halls.
Dr. C. E. Ide suggested another "Clean-Up" day for July 1st, Reporting
on dairies , he stated that the condition of those furnishing milk to the city of
Redlands is as good as the average and said that , in his opinion, the most essential
things are testing the cows , separate houses to be at least 60 ft. from the dwelling
in which to bottle the mill and sterilizing the bottles. He also suggested
fumigating public halls, churches , etc .
Dr. G. G. Mosley stated that the Board contemplates another fly campaign,
and he also advocated the fumigation of public buildings. it was suggested that
an ordinance be passed requiring markets where fruits and berries, and food stuff
which is eaten without being cooked, are disnlayed,on the outside of buildings, to
be under glass to protect the same from dustand where displayed inside of buildings
to be covered with screen to provide protection from flies. The Clerk was in-
structed to write other cities for copies of such ordinances.
There was no further business , so on motion the Board adjourned , to meet
Wednesday, ray 29th, 1912 , at 7 :30 P.M.
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Redlands , California, May 21 , 1912.
8:00 A.M.
A special meeting of the board of Trustees , the required three hours '
notice having been given.
i Present: President Clock, Trustees Williams and brook.
Trustee Williams introduced and moved the adoption of the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS , the board of Trustees of the City of Redlands now has pending
before said board, the natter of fixing rates for the use of water by said city, and
the inhabitants thereof; and
?WHEREAS , prior to the fixing of such rates , this board desires and
intends to make a careful and tall investigation, to the end that the rates so fixed
may be fair and reasonable to all parties concerned ; and
"WHEREAS , in the making of such investigation, it is necessary to
procure the attendance of witnesses and the production of books for the purpose of
producing evidence and testimony in such matter ;
"THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That subpoena issue to E. M. Lyon and S.
Williams , directing them to be and appear before this board, on the 21st day of May,
1912, at the hour of Four O'Clock P.M. , of that day, at the City Rall of said City,
and in the room thereof where said board usually meets, then and there to testify
and to answer such proper and pertinent questions as may be put to them in the matter,
and that the subpoena so directed to said E. M. Lyons and S. Williams shall also re-
quire them to have and produce before said board, at said time and place , any and
all books , rapers and instruments of the Redlands , Lugonia and Grafton Domestic
Water Company, showing or tending to show the cost of furnishing and supplying water
to said city and its inhabitants , and the cost of any water and property now owned
by said Company; also all books of accounts showing the income of said company,
derived from the rental or sale or furnishing of water to said city and its inhabi-
tants , and elsewhere, and the expenditures of said company, in the maintenance of its
said property, and the supplying of water to said city and its inhabitants ; also the
stock journal and stock book of said. Company, and the minute books or records of the
Company, showing all dividends declared by the Company.
"That such subpoenas to be so issued , be signed by the president of
this board, attested by the City Clerk, and be served by the city marshal or a
police officer of the City. "
The above resolution was duly adopted, and there being no further business,
on motion the meeting adjourned to 4 :00 P.M. of the same day, viz : May 21 , 1912.
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• Redlands , California, may 21 , 1912.
4:00 P.M.
An adjourned special meeting of the board of Trustees.
Present : President Clock, Trustees Williams, brook and Black.
There were present a number of members of the Joint Water Committee , also
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E. M. Lyon, President, and S. Williams , Secretary, of the Redlands, Lugoria and
Crafton Domestic Water Company.
The above named officials of the Domestic Water Co. appeared in response to
a subpoena so to do, issued by the Board of Trustees, the purpose being to get certain
information relative to the business of the said Water Company. E. M. Lyon , after
having been duly sworn, made answer to some questions, but there were some which the
Board wanted answered which he saidwas impossible to do without reference to the
Company's books , which though directed by the subpoena to bring, he had failed to do .
Mr. Lyon and Mr. Williams both asked that the meeting be adjourned to a
later day in order that they nay have their attorney present , at which time they would
bring the Company' s books and answer such questions as their attorney may advise , or , l
in the event the attorney is unable to be present, they will give the Board the de-
sired information.
With this understanding, on motion the meeting adjourned to Friday, may
24th , at 2:00 P.14. A
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2:00 P.M.
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An adjourned special meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Present : President Clock , Trustees Williams, Black and Brock.
E. M. Lyon and S. Williams, President and Secretary respectively, of the
Domestic Water Co. , with their attorney, Byron Waters , were also present.
President Clock asked if the Domestic Water Co. is ready to furnish the
report vdiich the Board is asking for.
Attorney Waters appeared for the Company, stating that it is his purpose
Ito go over the annual report for the year 1911 submitted by the Domestic Water Co. , •
reclassify the items and present a full report such as the law requires , but it will I.
consume at least a week' s time to do this , and asked for an adjournment for one week.
The Board insisted that he at this time itemize the P40 ,000.00 expense account for
the year 1911 , but this Bar. Waters positively refused to do , saying that the revised
report,which will be ready in about a week, will contain all the information the
Board is entitled to.
Upon the refusal of the Domestic Water Company' s attorney to itemize the
expense account of the year 1911, or to give other information relative to the
company' s business, on motion the meeting adjourned /
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Redlands, California, May 29th , 1912.
7 :30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
• Present : President Clock, Trustees Williams , Brock, Black & Alexander.
On motion the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do now pro-
deed to canvass the returns of the special election held in said city on the 28th
day of May , 1912, for the purpose of voting upon the proposition of acquiring and
constructing a complete municipal watteer_s em for the said city in the sum of Six
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600 ,000. ) , called under Ordinance No. 537 of said city.
WHEREAS , The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, having canvassed
the returns of the special election held in said city on the 28th day of May 1912,
for the purpose of voting upon the proposition of the issuance of Redlands Municipal
Water bonds in the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000. ) , do now, in
accordance with such canvass , declare the result of such election.
• THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the said Hoard of Trustees does hereby
find and declare that the returns of said special election held as aforesaid under
and pursuant to Ordinance No. 537 of said city, show the following results , and that
the same be declared as follows , to wit :
Total ballots polled in Municipal Election Precinct No.1 631
Total votes for said bonds in said precinct 522
Total votes against said bonds in said precinct 109
Spoiled ballots 4
Total ballots polled in Municipal Election Precinct No. 2 462
Total votes for said bonds in said precinct 363
Total votes against said bonds in said precinct 99
Spoiled ballots 5
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Total ballots polled in Municipal Election Precinct No.3 878
Total votes for said bonds in said precinct 759
Total votes against said bonds in said precinct 119
Spoiled ballots. . 10
Total ballots polled in. municipal Election Precinct No.4 479
Total votes for said bonds in said precinct 366
Total votes against said bonds in said precinct 113
Spoiled ballots 1
Total number of votes cast 2450
Total number of votes cast for said bonds 2010
• Total number of votes cast against said bonds 440
Necessary two-thirds vote 1634
There being 2010 votes cast for the issuance of said bonds as provided by
said ordinance , it is hereby declared that the issue of said Redlands Municipal
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Water Bonds in the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars 0600 ,000. ) was and is
authorized by and at said election.
There being no further business for consideration, on motion the meeting
adjourned.
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Redlands, California, June 5th , 1912.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present , with President Clock presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 15th , the special meeting of
May 21st at 8:00 A.M. , the adjourned special meeting of May 21st at 4:00 P.M. , the
adjourned special meeting of May 24th at 2 :00 P.M. , and the adjourned regular meeting
of May 29th, at 7: 30 P.M. , were read and approved.
Communications.
B. W. Smith called attention to reckless shooting being done by someone
in the employ of Samuel S. Sewall. Referred to Marshal.
The three following invitations were received, which the clerk was instructed
to acknowledge :
From the Board of Trustees of the City of Venice to attend a demonstration
of the Salt Water High Pressure Fire System on May 18th.
From the City of Los Gatos to the First Annual Flag Day Fete to be held
June 14th.
From the Civic Bodies of Los Angeles to the Eighteenth Annual Meeting of
the National League of Municipalities to be held at Los Angeles July 8th to 12th. •
C. G. Baldwin offered the City his power rights in Mill Creek Canon for
$75 ,000. Ordered filed.
Edgar G. Pratt announced his readiness to take up the valuation and purchase
price of the idorthside Water Co . when the Committee is ready. Engineer Hinckley was
asked to explain that the matter will be taken up at a later date.
Two letters from H. E. DeNvse relative to the repairing and re-construction
of their right-of-way in the city, saying work will be begun by the first of next week. ,
Petitions
3372. The Southern Pacific Railway Co. asked for permission to construct
an additional track across Sixth St. and to re-arrange the existing tracks in that
vicinity, as per blue print attached to petition, in order that they may better serve
certain packing houses on their lines. Referred to the Street Committee with •
power to act.
3373. John W. Gill . et al , petitioned for the closing of a portion of
Columbia„ Morningside , Manhattan and Sage Roads, and the same was granted.
At this point Resolution of Intention No.3O2 was duly adopted, which
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resolution provides for the closing of portions of the above named roads , along with
others.
Tree Petitions
The Tree Commission made the following recommendations regarding petitions
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filed:
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That the petitions of O. C. Oleson, G. Vanderwood , P. K. Shaffer, D. H. Long,
( 218 ) ( 219 )
Geo. Van Der Linda and J. A. Barkelew for street trees to be furnished by the city,
be granted.
That the applicationSof Jos. H. Taylor ( 220) , Mrs. Rachel M. Smith ( 221 ) ,
Gilbert Nowell ( 222) , and Geo. T. Musson ( 223 ) for Fan Palms and Black Acacia Trees
be granted, the city to furnish the trees and the re titioners to pay for the palms.
That the petition of the Southwestern Home Telephone Co. (224) be granted,
as per memo attached to petition, the work to be done under the supervision of the
acting forester
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That the petition. of Mrs. E. M. Fenlason to remove trees at the Southeast
corner of Clark and Alvarado Sts. be denied.
The Board, on motion, adopted the above recommendations.
( 226 ) ( 227 ) ( 228 )
The petitions of ears. C. Yost , S. W. Covington and Herbert Clark to remove
trees on Clay St . were referred to the Street Committee.
Ordinances
(538 ) The ordinance previously introduced , entitled, "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands amending Sections 183, 200, 202, 207 and 216 of Ordinance 430" was passed
by the following vote :
Ayes: Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock, Black and Clock.
Noes : None .
(539 ) The ordinance previously introduced entitled, "An ordinance of the City of
Redlands changing the name of Lugonia St . to First St. , and Times St . to Sixth St."
• was passed, the vote being as follows:
Ayes : Trustees Williams, Alexander , Brock, Black and Clock.
Noes: None.
Trustee Williams introduced the two following ordinances , which were laid
over under the rules:
First: Fixing water rates for the year ending June 30th, 1913.
Second : Relating to Redlands Municipal Water Bonds,
The Ordinance and Judiciary Committee recommended that the Attorney prepare
an ordinance prohibiting riders of bicycles, roller skates and other means of convey-
ance from attaching themselves in any manner to street cars, automobiles and other
vehicles , for the purpose of aiding said riders in propelling their vehicle , and the
0 attorney was stanstructed .
W. S. Devon, Secretaryof the Chamber of Commerce , was present, and stated ,
that rectuests have come to him for photographs and slides showing scenes of Redlands ,
the parks, play grounds, etc. , but that their fund for this feature of advertising
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'the city is exhausted, and asked, the Board to provide necessary funds , which he said
would be near $20 .00 for the year. On motion,of Trustee Brock, $25 .00 for the year
was set aside for this purpose , the Board feeling that it would be good advertising
for the city. .
tJext, the Board discussed the matter of an officer in Sylvan Park for each
evening and the necessity for having officers present at band concerts to keep order.
'The matter was referred to the Police Committee with power to act , and the same
'committee was requested to arrange to have the flag pole at the Triangle equipped
with a suitable cable .
The Park Commission reported favorably in the matter of'play-ground appar-
atus for the Northside Park, recommending the construction of a whirl-a-gig and
pagoda. The matter was referred back to the Park Commission with power to act .
The Street Committee recommended that walks , curbs and gutters be constructed
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on the west side of Angelica St . between
nS Brookside Ave. and Glenwood Drive ,Abut that
the construction on the easIfsii Abe notturged at this time , the owners of said
property having stated that they will make this improvement later, possibly within
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the year. On motion the recommendation was adopted,
Trustee Williams moved that the Light Committee investigate gas and electric
matters with a view to fixing rates at the next meeting, and it was so ordered.
Scott & Cook were given permission to overate the Air Dome during the summer
months under the supervision of the Building inspector.
President Clock stated that several complaints have come to him regarding
the danger to the public as the result of no watchman being on duty in the evenings
at the railroad crossings on Orange St. The matter was discussed at some length.
Finally, on motion of Trustee Brock, the Clerk was instructed to take the matter up
with local agents of both roads and request that they keep watchmen there until
midnight each night.
The reports of the Recorder, Treasurer and Clerk for the month of May were •
submitted and ordered filed.
The Clerk reported that the last bond and installment of interest of the
Storm Water Ditch issue of 1892 has been paid; that the same is true of the Fire Hall
Issue of 1901, leaving a balance of ,2148.11 in the account of the former and $560.0/
in the latter, the total being $2708.1.. On motion of Trustee Brock, this balance
was ordered transferred to the general fund and the two accounts closed.
Bills , pay roll and salary list , as audited by the Finance Committee , were
ordered paid.
This ended the business for the day, and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , California , June 19th , 1912.
2:00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
• Present: Trustees Williams , Alexander and Black.
President Clock being absent, Trustee Williams was appointed president
Pro tem.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 5th were read and approved.
Three communications were received, all relating to railroad matters ,
as follows :
George S. Thompson. of the Southern Pacific Ry. , relative to a flagman for
their Orange St . crossing during the evening hours , stating the Company will furnish
protection until the departure of its last train prior to midnight. This was
, satisfactory to the Board.
Another communication from George S. Thompson, of the S' ithern Pacific , to
Trustee Williams , referring to the rate to Redlands on crude oil , stating that he
• will take the matter up as soon as the City indicates the rate desired. Attorney
Leonard explained that he had written the Commercial Agent asking for rate of 90¢.
17. R. Flynn. of the Santa Fe . stated that his Company has only two trains
in the evening , both eastbound, which stop before crossing Orarg e St . , and a flagman
would not render the crossing safer. Mr. Flynn was present and explained the
matter fully, saying his flagman goes on in time to protect the crossing in the
early morning hours when they are making up their freight train. Under the
circumstances, the Board saw no reason for requiring a flagman, and it was so
decided.
Mr. Flynn, of the Santa Fe , took up the matter of prohibiting baggage
agents, liverymen and independent carriage drivers 'coming on to the station platforms
soliciting business , and said it is a great annoyance to the traveling public. He
• suggested having these agents line up at the curb or park their vehicles in the rear
of the depots. He is not sure his Company will allow the vehicles to stand on its
premises , but will take the matter up with the proper official. ee,ferred to the
Finance Committee and Attorney.
H. W. Seager appeared for the Redlands Co-Operative Association and asked
exem .tion from paying a business license , on the grounds that this Association is a
'group of orange growers packing and marketing their own fruit at cost and not
taking fruit from others than members of the Association.
John Brandrup also appeared and asked to be exempt from paying license as
a blacksmith, saying that he has a small shop at his home on Lugonia Ave . , and being
a cripple can do only a small amount of business .
Both petitions were referred to the Finance Committee .
• 13374 ) R. Setchfield applied for a position as Police officer for Sylvan Park,
or any position which the Board can offer. Ordered filed.
(3375) W. S. Bogert, et 81 , asked for street lights on Linda Place . Referred
to the Light Committee.
( 3376) G. Vanderwood, et al , petitioned for a public sewer on East Central Ave.
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from its present termination to Dot 13 , Central Park Tract. Referred to the Sewer
Committee.
(3377 ) P. K. Shaffer, Trustee ,. asked for permission to place a sign post at the
corner of Sun and Orange , directing the way to the I'azarene Church. Referred to •
the Street Committee and Engineer with power to act.
The Tree Commission offered the following recommendations relative to
petitions filed:
That the petitions of J. S. Luther ( 229) and J. T. Tolle ( 230) be granted.
That Davis Donald ( 231 ) be allowed to remove trees, if he agrees to plant
such trees as the Commission may suggest.
( 232) A. C. Burrage be allowed to trim certain trees.
The application of G. H. Gowland ( 233 ) and H. E. Ringle., (234 ) for trete
be granted.
On motion the recommendations of the Commission were adopted.
The petitions of Mrs. C. Yost ( 226 ) , S. W. Covington ( 227 ) and Herbert
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Clark ( 228) for removing certain trees on Clay St . were laid over.
At the request of the Committee , the matter of fixing gas and electric •rates was laid over.
The construction of curb and gutters on West Fern Ave . from Center St . to
San Mateo St. , discussed at a meeting of the Board on Dec. 20th , 1911 , and at that
time deferred for six months , came up at this time , and was referred to the Street
Committee for report at the next meeting.
On motion, the Board approved the appointment of W. H. Morrison, at a
salary of $75 .00 per month , as per schedule adopted for the police force.
The appointment of C. G. Gaylord as special police officer , at a salary
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of $60.00 per month, was also approved.
(540) The ordinance previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands fixing Water Rates for the Year ending June 30th , 1913" , was passed by the •
following vote :
Ayes : Trustees Williams, Alexander and Black.
Noes? None .
On motion, passage of the Ordinance relating to Redlands Municipal Water
Bonds was deferred.
Trustee Black introduced an ordinance proh}biting persons riding bicycles
and other means of conveyance from taking hold of any street car , automobile or other
vehicle to aid in propelling such bicycle or other conveyance . Said ordinance
was laid over under the rules.
Both renters of the Finance Committee being absent , on motion Trustee
Alexander was appointed to audit the bills presented for payment at this meeting.
President Pro Ten Williams brought up the subject of constructing a dirt
and gravel walk from Church St . east along the Zanja to Sylvan Park, saying such a
walk is very necessary and will cost about $150.00. On motion of Trustee
Alexander, it was ordered that the walk be constructed , the cost thereof to be borne •
by the Street Department.
The Clerk was authorized to change the house numbers on that portion of
Sixth St. formerly knownas Times St.
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All demands against the City audited by the Finance Committee were
ordered raid.
' here appeared to be no further business for consideration, and on motion
• the meeting adjourned to Wednesday , June 26th, 1912, at 7 :30 P.M.
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Redlands , California , June 26th , 1912.
7 :30 P.M.
An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present , and President Clock presiding.
Rev. F. Z. Matthews, Dr. W. R. Heacock, and W. L. Fowler, as a committee ,
• appeared before the Board urging the enforcement of the curfew ordinance , and also
of the ordinance prohibiting miners from entering pool rooms. These, matters were
discussed at some length . Finally the Police Comm..ittee was instructed to have the
fire bell rung at 9 :00 o 'clock each evening , and if possible to work out some
arrangement for a juvenile officer. The question of closing pool rooms on Sunday
was discussed but no action taken.
C. G. Baldwin addressed the Board in the interest of his power right in
Mill Creek Canon, with a view to selling the same to the City. Referred to the
Finance Committee.
On motion, the diagram of the Marion and Daisy Avenue assessment district,
under Eesolution 298 , was approved.
On motion of Trustee Williams , the Engineer was irs'tructed to make a map
• for the Police Department showing the distance between street intersections .
(541) The ordinance previously introduced , entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of
Redlands prohibiting persons riding bicycles and other means of conveyance from
taking hold of any street car, automobile or any vehicle for the purpose of propelling
such bicycles or other conveyances, " was passed by the following vote :
Ayes - Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock, Black and Clock.
Noe s - None .
The question of collecting garbage came up for discussion, some of the
merchants having complained of the system, and suggestions were made that the City
put on a suitable wagon, or wagons , for this purpose . Referred to the Street
Committee.
There was no farther business , and on motto the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , California, July 3, 1912.
2 :00 P.M.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees .
Present: Trustees Williams , Alexander , Black and President Clock, the 410
latter presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 19th and the adjourned regular
meeting of June 26th were read and approved.
Communications
Clarence E. Todd, Secretary of the Committee on Rome Rule . in Taxation ,
asked the co-operation of the Board in getting this matter placed before the voters
of the state before the november election.
S. R. Hotchkiss , Secretary of the Tree Commission, suggested that where
street trees are breaking curbs that the curb be carried out into the street suffic-
iently to clear the roots and thus save the trees.
An invitation was received to the National Municipal League banquet ,
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Hotel Alexandria, Los Angeles , duly 10th.
Petitions
The two following petitions were referred to the Light Committee :
( 3378) John Steins , et al , for street lights on Lawton St . from Colton to Brockton.
( 3379 ) G. F. Parkins, et al , for one light on Brockton, five on Ohio , and one on
Western.
( 3380 ) Ella H. Morse applied for a clerkship in the Water Department office.
Same was ordered filed.
The Tree Comreissi on reconmended33that the petition. of R. M. Gwyer ( 235 )
to remove trees be denied; that C. F. Woehr)be allowed to trim trees on Judson
between Citrus and Central ; that the aprlication of J - E. McMullin ( 237 ) for trees
and planting on Ban Mateo St. be granted. On motion the Board adopted these
r. ecormend.ations .
On motion, passage of' the Ordinance relating to Redlands Municipal Water
Bonds was deferred.
Trustee ''Williams introduced an ordinance relating to Railroad Tracks , and
Trustee Black introduced an ordinance relating to bicycles. Both ordinances were
laid over under the rules.
The Finance Committee reco?:nended that the petition of W. H. Seager to
exempt the Co-operative Association from business license be denied , and that the
petition of John Brcndrup be denied, he to pay theisual business license , the same
to be refunded on account of his being cripple , with only a small shop at his home ,
and these recommendations were adopted.
The Street Committee recommended that the petitions of '•:rs. C. Yost ( 226 ) ,
S. W. Covington ( 227 ) , and Herbert Clark ( 228 ) , "or removing certain trees on Clay
St . be denied, the Committee preferring that the curb line should be changed if
necessary in order to save the trees. The recommendation was duly adopted .
The same committee recommended that curbs and gutters be ordered in on
West ern Ave . , between Center and San P„ateo . On motion it was so ordered , property
owners to be notified.
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The Light Committee recommended that four street lights be installed on
Linda Place , and it was so ordered.
The Light Committee was requested to arrange for one all-night lamp for
-• the pagoda in Lugonia Park.
At the request of committees , the following matters were laid over
Garbage Wagons .
,Power right of C. G. Baldwin.
Delivery and baggage solicitors on railroad station platforms .
The Sewer Committee recommended that the petition of G. Jandeswood, et al ,
( 3376 ) for sewer on East Central Ave from its present termination `.o Lot 13 , Central
Park Tract , be granted.
On motion of Trustee Black, a resolution was adopted instructing the
engineer to prepare plant , specifications , profiles and cross sections of street
work contemplated ,by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 303 , together with a careful
estimate of the cost of same . Pursuant to instructions , the engineer presented
• plans , specifications , profiles and cross sections of contemplated work under proposed
Resolution rdo. 303, together with such careful estimate of the cost of the work as
follows
$375 .00, including all incidental expenses.
On motion of Trustee Black the Board adopted the following resolution
"RESOLVED, that the plans , specifications , profiles and cross sections
prepared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under the
proposed Resolution of Intention No .303, be , and the same are hereby, adopted and
approved by this Board, and the estimate of said City Engineer of the cost of said
work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. "
On motion the Boa. rd then adonted Resolution of intention No . 303 , providing
for the work and all other matters and things set forth in said resolution.
Trustee Black spoke of two light poles in front of his house on Orange
St . one of which is not in use , saying he would like the idle one removed and the
other moved to the corner of Pennsylvania Ave . Referred to the Street Committee
to take up with the Edison Company.
Engineer Hinckley suggested that the rails be removed from Church St. , with
a view to rutting said street in better condition. Referred to the Street Committee
and engineer with power to act .
On motion it was ordered that a warrant in the son of $999 . 66 be drawn in
favor of H. H. Lienau from the Redlands City Park Bond Fund, on account of Colton
Avenue paving along the park frontage .
the matter of placing the city insurance came up for discussion. it was
stated that some of the local agents had complained of having none of the business.
• It was thought best that the business should be divided as evenly as possible among
all the agents of the city, and to this end it was thought best that the Board
authorize the writing of all insurance . The Finance Committee was ash d to inter-
view the Library Board and see if there would be any objection to placing the
library insurance in the hands of this board. The Clerk was instructed to
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place insurance on Park buildings as follows :
700.00 on the Pagoda in Lugonia Park .
$500.00 each on the Band Stand and Two Rest Rooms at Sylvan Park.
Trustee Williams reported his trip with marshal Wallace and Officer 1
Larmore, to neighboring cities in the interest of the Police Department . They
found our department equal in efficiency to other cities of this size , and. superior
to many. However, there are some suggestions which the committee contemplates
introducing which will improve the department.
The reports of the Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder for the month of June ,
also the Clerk' s report for the Quarter ending June 30th, were st:hmittad and ordered
filed.
Bills and salaries as audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
This ended the business for the day, and on motion the meeting adjourned.
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Redlands , California, July 5th , 1912.
11:00 A.M.
A special r.eeting of the Board of Trustees , the required. three hours'
notice having been given.
All members present, President Clock in the chair.
On motion of Trustee Brock, the following resolution was adopted:
"RESOLVED, that the City of Redlands submit to the Redlands. Lugonia 8c
Crafton Domestic 'later Company, a proposition for the purchase of its entire domestic
water system , and all real estate, in the City of Redlands and vicinity, except Bear
Valley and Lugonia 'later, and the Citrus Avenue office building , for the purchase
price of One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($165 ,000 .00 ) , subject to the sale
of the City ' s =yunicipal Water Bonds ; and , be it further resolved, that the President
of this Board be , and he is hereby, authorized and empowered to submit said proposi-
tion to said Company. This offer to be accepted or rejected by August 1st, 1912. "
On motion the Board then adjourned.
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Redlands, California, July 17th, 1912.
2:00 P.M.
• A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present , President Clock presiding.
The minutes of the regular meeting of July 3d and the special meeting
of July 5111 were read and approved.
At this point visitors were given an opportunity to address the Board.
H. Cr. Allen. representing the Chamber of Coi:snerce , asked the City to
give a quit claim deed to the County of San Bernardino for any and all title to
Sunset Drive , also known as Edgemont Drive . 12r. Allen stated that if this is
done the drive in the future will be maintained by the County. On motion of
Trustee Brock, the President and Clerk were authorized to execute such a quit
claim deed.
E. G. Pratt . representing the florthside Water Co. ,_ stated that under the
• ordinance fixing water rates r•,hich was recently passed, the said Company will lose
money, and asked that it be amended allowing a higher charge for meter measure .
After some discussion, the matter was laid over until the next meeting.
W. R. Flynn, Agent , Santa Fe Ry. , took up the matter of baggage solicitors
on the station platforms. he read a portion of a letter from the Company Superin-
tendent in which he stated that permission to park vehicles on the Company' s grounds
south of the depot would not be given. Mr. Flynn stated that some cities near
here have an ordinance forbidding solicitors the platforms and urged the passage of
such an ordinance here. Some members of the Board felt that this vould be
discrimination, inasmuch as the railroad company has contracts granting certain
transfer people exclusive privileges , and that if the Board should pass such an
ordinance , it would be censured by those not holding such contracts , and therefore
• xeIused to interfere . The matter was referred to the attention of the 'olice
Committee with the recommendation that the officers see that the carriage drivers
and baggage solicitors do not annoy persons getting on and off the trains.
A letter was received from G. S. Thompson, Agent , So :,thern Pacific Co. ,
quoting an ordinance of the City of Ontario relating to crossing gates and prohibit-
ing any person raising or going through them while down, and asked this city to
pass a similar ordinance . No action was taken and the communication was ordered
filed.
W. Frost , of the Edison Company, stated that they are new ready to
install permanent lights in Sylvan Park . Referred to the Park Committee .
( 3381) Ralph A. Neeley petitioned for nermissi on to operate a refreshment stand
in Sylvan Par, . In line with the Board' s established custom of excluding all
• such from the parks , petition was tabled.
(3582) Peter Hill petitioned for the rssage of an ordinance giving one the right
to cut vines , limbs and. roots of trees that may cross over or under his fence from
his neighbor lots , when the sane becomes a nuisance . lie was informed that the
state law vouchsafes such a right, and the petition was ordered filed.
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The Tree Cormission recormended that the application of E. D. Donham( 238 ) for
six black Acacia trees between W. State and W. Citrus , and the petition of Krs. LI. J.
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Stevenson, et al , to remove two Acacia trees on W. Citrus Ave. between Second and
Third Sts. , be granted, and on motion it was so ordered. 11111
( 542) The ordinance previously introduced amending Sections 22 and 23 of Article
III , of Crdina.nce llo .430 , was passed by the following vote :
Ayes Trustees Williams, Alexander , Brock, Black and Clock.
ryoes one .
( 543) Also the ordinance requiring lights on bicycles while in use upon the
streets in the night-time , being up for passage , was duly, adopted. all members of
the roard voting in -flavor thereof.
( 544) The ordinance heretofore introduced, entitled - "An Ordinance of the City
of Redlands providing for the incurring of a bonded indebtedness of said City in the
sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000. ) , for the acquisition and construction
by said city of a complete municipal water works for said city and its inhabitants ,
for the purpose of supplying the same with pure , fresh water for domestic purposes,
street sprinkling , fmd fire protection purposes , and providing for the issuance of
bonds evidencing such indebtedness, " was passed by the following vote =
Ayes . Trustees Williams, Alexander, Brock , Black and Clock.
Noes : None .
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The Light Committee made the following recommendation and report
TI-at the petitions of John Steinss,) et al , for lights on Lawton from
Colton to Brockton, and the Petition of 0. H.Par1_(1n`�s 9 et al, for lights on Ohio ,
Western and Brockton, be held up until lights already ordered in are installed and
the lighting fund checked up.
This connnittee reported one all-night lamp installed in the Pagoda in
the Northside Park .
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The recommendation and report were adopted.
President Clock brought up the matter of curb and gutter on the south
side of E. Fern Ave . , opposite the High School , saying it would be a great improve-
ment if they were in. He also referred to the condition of the parking srace
and vacant lots on Va. Citrus west of Church St. , also on I•Iichiganand Norwood Sts . ,
and suggested that they be cleaned up. Both matters were referred to the Street
Connittee.
next, the subject of the repeal of the business license came up , and
after some discussion was referred to the Finance Committee for invest}gttion.
On motion, tax sale Uo.37 of 1899 , was ordered cancelled on the following
grounds ; The records show that at the time of sale the party to whoTh sale was made
was the owner of the property, and the sale was therefore merged with the record
title.
The retort of' the A. K. Smiley 'Public 1•ibrary for the year ending June
Oth , 1912 , was submitted and ordered. filed.
The United Surety Co . , through its attorney, Walter W. Derr, presented
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a bill for the renewal Premium of the official bond of Geo . S. Hinckley. Inasmuch
as the said Company is in the hands of a receiver , the Board directed the Clerk to
have bond executed by some other company.
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Bills audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
There being no further business to consider , on motion the meeting
adjourned.
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Redlands , California , July 30 , 1912.
7 .30 P . M.
110 A: special meeting of the Board of Trustees.
All members present , President Clock in the chair.
A communication was received from the joint Fater Committee stating that the
said Committee had duly adoptedthe following resolution, to wit : "Resolved , That
it is the sense of this Committee that they recommend to the Board of City
Trustees to purchase all the property of the Domestic Water. Co. , except their
gravity water and their Citrus Ave . building for the sun of Two hundred twenty
five thousand ( 0225 ,000 . ) dollars. "
On motion, the \Vater Committee of this Board and the City Engineer were
instructed to arrange the details of the offer to be submitted to the Domestic
.later Co .
On motion the meeting adjourned to July 31 , 1912 at SA. M.
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Redlands, Califtrnia, July 31 , 1912.
8 A. M.
An adjourned special meeting of the Board of Trustees. �(
Present : PresidentClock, Trustees Williams , Brock and Black.
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Pursuant to instructions t] WaterCity Engineer submitted an
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inventory of the property of the Domestic Water Co, to be covered by the offer of
(Q225 ,000.
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On mOtion the Board ordered that an offer of 4x225 ,000.00 be made the said
Company for that pottion of the Company' s property described in the inventory
submitted by the Committee , which inventory is on file in the office of the
City Clerk and marked "Exhibit A."
On motion the meeting adjourned.
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