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The minutes _.: of the regular meeting of July 17th , the Special meeting of July 30th and the ad- 14 journed special meeting of July 31st were read and approved. Drs. Poell Tyler , C. E. Ide and G. G. ;Mosley of the Health Board appeared I and discussed health matters in general and the epidemic of infantile paralysis in par- a ticular. Dr. Tyler described the disease in detail and was joined by his colleagues `9 in the belief that every precaution should be taken to prevent the intention of the i disease here and to this end recommended that for the present band concerts he dis- 4 continued, all children under fifteen years of age be excluded from moving picture shows, Sunday Schools , Churches or other public assemblies . They also recommended al that all 'houses on the line of the sewer be connected up by Oct. 15th or the City . make the connection and charge same to the property owner. Also that property owners discontinue scattering garbage on the ground; to purcase fly traps to be placed at the rear doors and barns and where stock is kept that manure be kept in tightly 1 covered boxes to keep out the flies , all of which will tend to lessen the danger 4 4 of infantile paralysis as well as other diseases. On motion these recommendations 4 were adopted and the clerk was instructed to give the proper public notice in the papers. . -I Y COPiliUI4ICA TIONS. J. R. Downs of the Southern Pacific Co. informed the Board that a rate of 01.10 •s . ,per ton on crude oil to Redlands from Los Angeles , Los ? eitos , T:hittier, Eorwalk and • Chino would soon be published. It was the sense of th s Board that the rate is yet too high and the matter was referred to Attorney I.eona_rd_ vd th the recommendation that 0 he insist on a rate of ninety cents . ri Edward. C . 4iyans complained of the condition of the water ditch along his pro- perty at 613 Orange St. and asked that something be done to relieve the situation. 4. a Referred to the street Committee . L. Williams , Secretary of the Domestic Water Co . , stated that at the meeting ° I of the Directors of said company it was voted unanimously to accept the offer of the 11 City for certain portions of the water system , subject to the art-oval of the stock- gi holders thereof. sv Hamilton and Baker offered the city a certain garbage wagonat 0476 F. 0. B. At 1 Los Angeles . Referred to the Sewer Committee with pother to act. T. L. Frost , Agent of the Southern California Edison Co. complained of boys breaking street lamps and asked the co- operation of the police department in stoning it. He also said it will be impossible to install lights ordered in on East Palm Ave., and West Olive Ave. on account of tall trees. Both communications were referred to the Lighting Committee. li op I+' The Lighting Committee was also asked to investigate the ratter of a street k,y) 2 R, arc at the corner of Olive Ave. and Cajon St. The three following invitations were received: The 20th Annual Convention of the ^acific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs at Los Angeles Sept. 10th to 13th in- elusive ; League of American ':unicipalities, Buffalo , Sept. 18th to 20th inclusive ; Twenty-third Annual Session of the Trans-MississippiCommericial Congress , Salt wake , _ ,, Aug. 27th to 30th inclusive . All above communications were ordered filed. ' PETITIONS. ( 3383) ^has. llattawa and others urged the 'Board to insist on the Edison Co. in- stalling the street lights on ;'. Olive Ave . which were ordered in in Dec . 1911, stating that the company' s position that trees will interfere is not well taken as there are no obstructions whatever on the south side of the street. Referred to the lighting committee . The tree comr•ission recommended that the following petitions be granted: A. ( 240 & 241) ( 242) E. Reesor , two petitions for planting trees , Jas. Tierney for tririming certain trees , ( 24:5) ( 244 ) (245) the petition of E. C. Wells , A. Osbun and Annie W. Simms for removing certain trees. On motion the rec=endations were adopted. On notion of Trustee Brock the Board duly adopted a resolution calling for bids for the Redlands Eunicipal Water Bonds , the resolution being in full as follows ; NOTICE OF SALE Cl' MUNICIPAL 71=T^- BONDS Op TUE CITY OF REDANDS. !; NOTIC" IS HEREBY GIVEN ; That bids will be received for the municipal water bonds to be issued by the City of Redlands as provided in the following reso- lution adopted by the Board of Trustees of said city, to-wit :-- Resolved , That it is hereby declared the intention of the Board of Trustees of said City, to offer for sale , all of the municipal water bonds issued pursuant to Ordinance "o . 544 of said City, consisting of six hundred bonds of the denomin- ation of ;1000.00 each, being negotiable in form and known as serial, numbered consecutively from one to six hundred, both inclusive , each bearing interest from date thereof, the 15th daJ of November 1912, at the rate of five per cent her annum with interest payable semi-annually; said bonds being so issued that one thirtieth part of the principal thereof shall he paid ten years from date thereof, and a like payment each and every year thereafter until the principal of said bonds is fully paid, that is to say, the first twenty of said bonds are payable on the 15th day of November 1922; the next twenty being payable on November 1Fth 1923 , and so on, twenty of saiB bonds in their regular numerical order as numbered, being p .yable on the 15th day of november of each succeeding year thereafter until fully paid, both principal and interest payable in gold coin of the United States. Said bonds shall be sold for not less than their oar value and bids rill be received until two o 'clock P. M. on the 4th day of September 1912 , in manner following ; All bids shall be filed with the City Clerk and bidders are requested to make bids for said bonds as follows ; {II 1t1olo 3 First : For the whole issue of said bonds to be delivered at once . Second For the whole issue of said bonds , delivery to be made in such amounts (but not less than 0100 ,000.00 at a tine ) and at such t'me as may be desired by said Board of 'Trustees of said city. The ::hole period of time for such delivery not extending over twelve months . Third For 0300 ,000.00 of said bonds delivered at once . The bidder shall state the number of bonds for which he bids and. shall accompany his bid with a certified check for at least 01000.00 as a guarantee that he will take the bonds awarded to him, if any, and jay the sum bid therefor within thirty days after notice of such award,provided that if such bonds shall be illegal or void for any reason, such certified check shall be returned to such bidder ; otherwise such check shall be forfeited to said city. Said Board reserves the right in accepting any bids to waive any failure of any bidder in submitting his hid, to fully comply with the req ;irementc hereof , except such deposit. Said City Clerk is hereby directed to cert fy to the passage of i is reso- lution and cause the same to be published in the Redlands dS :Jai y Facts 1 for two in- sections and such publication is hereby declared to be all the notice of bids for the sale of such bonds that need be given. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands , held on the 7th day of ngust 1912. 440 ' Cit-: Clerk On motion Resolution ordering work to be done 11:303 was also duly adopted. The Board instructed the engineering department to change house numbers on Sixth St. and all other streets where confusion exists. The matter of curb and gutter °on 7. Fern .VC. opposite the 'igh School was laid over . On notion it was ordered that the existing oveil r:ft in the principal account of the Redlands City Park fund be paid out of the general fund and the account closed. The reports of the Recorder, Treasurer and Clerk for the month of July were submitted and ordered filed. All bills and salaries audited by the financial committee were ordered paid after which on motion the meeting ad2ourned. IF, AO . / i 1 � s 4 C_ t 7 Clerk. • \.7 4 Redlands California, August 21st 1912. Two P. M. A' Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members of the Board present rith President Clock in the chair. 1 The minutes of the regular meeting of August 7th were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS. An invitation was received to the 20th National Irrigation Congress, Salt Lake , Sept. 30th, Oct. 1 , 2 and 3. Credentials were §f 'ered any citizen that cares to attend. The Pacific Electric R. 2. Co. inquired as to the ownership of certain rails , formerly the property of the so called Mile High P. R. The matter was referred to the Street Committee and Engineer. Wm. Stowe Devol, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce asked what disposition should be made of the Coat of Arms presented to the city by General Lawton. He stated that the University has asked the loan of it, the same to be cared for by that insti- tution and to remain the property of the city. On motion , the Board ordered the Uni- versity be allowed to take it under the above conditions. V PETITIONS. (3384 ) 17m. E. Rohrer applied for a position oh the n ' ce force . Ordered filed. 111 ( 3385 ) E. ir' wn ,and others asked for lights on Alvarado from 'ern Ave to Highland Ave. Referred to the lighting committee . The tree commission recommended that the follor✓irg petitions for the removal ( 246 ) ( 247 ) ( 248 ) ( 249 ) of trees be granted. L. Gardner , H. T. Carter , Gertrude S. Moore , J . W. Veach, ( 250 ) ( 251 ; ( 252 (".; 253) Peter ..:elver and r. W. Smith. Also that B. W. Smith and the Southwestern i'.ome Tele- phone co. be allowed to trim certain trees under the supervision of the tree commission. On motion the recommendations were adopted. The lighting committee reported in the matter of installing lights on E. Beim Ave. and ,.est Olive.Ave. , saying it seemed to them the lights would not be satisfactory on account of the large trees. it was s:igested that short poles be used and placed between the trees and have the lights nearer the ground than is customary and with c view to working out some plan rhereby said street nay be lighted the matter was referred back to the li •hting committee. The same committee recommended that an arc be installed Nov . 1st at the corner of Olive Ave. and Cajon. On motion It was so ordered. Trustee Williams reported that some of the property owners on Chesnut Ave, between Pacific and San :ate') were anxious for curbs and gutters an? that he had been asked, by these parties to take the matter up with the Board. After some discussion it was referred to the Street Committee and Engineer for investigation to be reported at next meeting. On motion Resolution '4.`302 was adopted which was the final ordering in the ;Proceedings closing portions of streets and roads mentioned in said Resolution. I 1110ID 5 This was the time fixed for rece ving bids for wor'' to be clone under Resolution of Intention ft303 and the following bids were received: Geo. S. Abrahamson, 51.03 per linear foot. Certified check for ;40.00. F. hontigel & Sons , 5267 .16 for all of said work complete . Certified check for '26.75. The bid of F. Itiontigel & Sons being the lower, on motion Resolution of award of work ',`503 was adopted , awarding the contract to said Y. Ilontigel & Sons at the price specified in their proposal for said work. The Clerk was instructed to return certified chnc'' to the unsuccessful bidder. ' President Clock stated thct '!eaith Con; i s si oner ! de ;gect,d t; at tl e Yo.•.rd consider detailing one police officier to the Wealth Uo,rd for the purpose of inspecting remises all over the city and in order where fo':nd unsanitary orders tr,:r he given to clean up and to follow up the matter and see that it is done. The fx. r .. did not t''inh it necessary that a man should give all of his time but the matter vas referred to the police committee and health commissioner with the recommendation that a man give ';alf of each dsy to that work. Trustee 51ack stated he had heard complaints concerning the wanner in v:rich garbage an( r,bbish is handled by the garbage man and, thin brought up the discussion of the garbage -question. The Sewer Committee to which had been rrferred the matter of purchasing a garbage wagon said that the price of 5475 which 1,0o, been euoted in `.os nc;eles high and rfere of the opinion that a suitable wagon could be secured for less money. On motion the matter was referred to the sewer committee v^- tit power to act . President Clock asked the opinion of the Board as to the advisability of attempt- ,, lug to secure the 1913 Convention of the League of California ':unicipalities . It \'as the sense of the 9oard that the effort should be made at the fer.':eley Convention in Sept. and the Clerk was instructed to write the civic bodies of the city and ask that they join the Board M Trustees in the invitation. The Board granted permission to M. L. Black to leave the state temporarily. , The rate on crude oil was next discussed. The R. R. had offered a r-a.te of 5x1.10 per ton which the Board considered too high and instructed the at tare the matter State Commission. up H.th thee. R. " o . and ask that a rate of So cents per ton be established. Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There being no further business for consideration, on motion , the meeting ad- journed. d-journed. Or � s 00. / City Cler={. 6 Redlands California. Sept. 4 , 1912. Two P. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. II Present, President Clock, Trustees Williams , Alexander and Brock. The minutes of the regular meeting of Aug. 21st were read and approved. The first business taken up was that of bids for U60O,000_for the Redlands Municipal Water Bonds and the following were received ; N. W. Halse2i & Co. for $300,000 bid par accrued interez ajid a. pramium 02410650. II Wm. R. Statts Co . for $600,000 par , accrued interest and a premium of $11307 . Torrence Marshall & Co. $600 ,000, pat, accrued interest and $15035 premium, half the issue to be delivered Nov. 15th. 1912 and the remainder in installments of $100 ,000 at the option of the city. Torrence ldarshall & Co. $600 ,000, all delivered Nov. 15th 1912 par , accrued interest and ;;17552 premium. S. A. Kean & Co . $600 ,000 , bonds to be delivered ''ew fork or Chicago in lots of $100,000 , entire amount to be delivered within twelve months or £300,000 down and the balance as needed. Bid 103 with accrued interest to date of delivery being par , accrued interest and a premium of x;18 ,000 . E. H. Rollins and Sons $600 ,000 , delivery to be made Oct. 1st 1912 bid par, accrued interest and a premium of $22980. II A certified check in the sum of $1000 accompanied each bid. After some discussion the Board felt that more time than could now be devoted to it would be required to determine which proposal should be accepted, therefor on motion action was deferred until eight P. Y. of this same date. COP RYNICATIONS. A communication was received from the Tree and Park Commission relative to plant- inga certain portion of Smiley Park to grass and arrang ng ' s for maintainence,,en- closing a number of estimates submitted to them for the installation of a sprinkling system. They stated that to install such a system would involve more money than they could sp&,re from their fund and. it is their plan to operate portable sprinklers pro- viding it meets with the approval of the Board. On motion the plan was approved and the IImatter referred to said. Committee . An invitation was received to the Fourth iationaj tion Congress, Indiana- polis , Oct. 1st to 4th inclusive . The Board offered credentials to any citizen who desires to attend. PETITIONS. I (3386 ) Jars. Alice Finch and others asked for the removal of a large bill board recently erected on the east side of Orange St. between Brocton and ? estern Ave. Referred to the Cita= Dngineer. 3387 ) W. T. BJ.11 and others asked that a small plot_ of ground in Smiley Park just• west of the Olive Ave. entrance be planted to grass . The hoard thought the Tree 1U0T0 7 and Park Commission contemplated doing something with t' is niece of ground and no action was taken. (3388 ) P. A. Sansteadt applied for the position as police officier to serve in Prospect Park. He was recommended by :;. H. Larson, foreman of said park. Ordered filed. IIThe two following petitions were referred to the lighting committee : (3389 ) A. D. Sprinkle and others for a light between First and Kendall St. on the south side of Sanrament St. (3390 ) P. K. Shaffer for one light on the corner of Sun and Alta Sts. The Tree Commission recommended the following petitions for removal of certain I trees be granted: ( 254 ) F. A. Leonard , (255 ) Jno. Whitehead, ( 256 ) R. L. Moore , ( 257 ) Mrs . Yoachim, and ( 258) J. K. Housel. ( 25q) That Forrest '.unhall be allowed. to prune palms_ on the west side of Church St. and ( 260) Elizabeth H. Fisk he given permission to plant motion the pepper trees on Fern Ave. OnArecommendations were adopted. Pergy Holden representing the Southern California Edison Co. was present and asked that the ordinance relating to signs be amended to allow electric signs to he placed in permanent position over the sidewalks. Action was deferred until the sentiment of the merchants could be obtained. The lighting committee reported in favor of sustaining the former order for street lights on E. Palm Ave . and the lighting company was instructed to -install these lights at once. The plan for lighting W. Olive live. is not yet perfected but the company're- presentative and the committee are now considering the matter. The lighting committee recommended that lights be installed on Alvare.do St . from Fern to Highland Ave. The recommendation was adopted and the lights ordered in. The Street Committee recommended that curbs and gutters be constructed on E. Fern Ave. from Reservoir to Cajon Sts. , also on Chesnut Ave . from Pacific to San ;'ateo .its. were not al.'eady in. The recommendations were adopted and curbs and gutters ornered in as above. The Police Oonmattee made the following recommendations ! That a police officier be detailed to the I-`ealth Poerd for a portion of each day to 60 special -ork for t'•-at deport- ment ; that the telephone now installed in Sylvan ^rrk he removed and placed jn the home of officier Geo. Larmore who has many calls in connection with juvenile work and is much in need of a phone . On motion the reccomendations were adopted. The same committee suggested it would be advisable at this time to exchange I the old motorcycle for a new one and. pay the difference of 4)75. On notion the committee was authorized to make the change . The Board duly authorized the acceptance of a deed to an alleyway between Sixth and Herald Sts. extending from Brocton to Lugonia. IThe reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of August were submitted, accepted and ordered filed. A resolution was adopted instructing the city engineer to make and submit to this board plans and specifications, profiles and cross sections for the following street work and improvement prop°sed to be done upon the following streets : The con- struction of an eight inch public sewer upon an alley between Herald. and Sixth St. and 8 Brocton Ave . and hugonia Ave. as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention #304 to be hereinafter adopted by this Board together with an estimate of the cost of said proposed work. Pursuant to instructions the city engineer prepared and submitted plans and specifications , profiles and cross sections of street work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention #304 together with an estimate of the cost of said work as follows : The sum of $1000 for all of said work complete and $100 for incidental expenses. II The following resolution was then adopted: Resolved that the plans and speci- fications , profiles and cross sections prepared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under Resolution #304 be and the same is hereby adopted and approved by this Board and the estimate of said engineer of the cost of said work is I hereby accepted and ordered. filed. The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention #304 providing for the work above described and all matters and things set forth in said Resolut; on. Trustee IVillians introduced an Ordinance (545 ) fixi.n! the rate and levying over the property tax for the fiscal year 1012 which was laid,\trader the rules. On motion the action taken at the beginning of this meeting deferring the consideration of the bads on the Redlands tiunicipal later Bon6s until B P. ',d. of this day was rescinded. Bills and Salaries audited by the Financial Committee were ordered paid. This ended the business for the day and on motion the board adjourned until eyeight A. :, . Sept. 10th 1012. IICity Clerk . II . 1 , UOID 9 Redlands, Cal. September 10th 1912. 8 V M. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, President Clock, Trustees Williams , Alexander and Brock. Tfie Board took up the bids for the $600 ,000.00 of the Redlands Municipal Water Bonds. President Clock stated that inasmuch as one bid received fixed the time of del- ivery of the bonds at a date not named in the Notice of Sale and as all other bids had conformed to the terms of said Notice of Sale he thought the matter should be opened and an opportunity given to the bidders to modify their bids as to time of delivery or dating of the bonds if they cared so to do. The following bidders had representatives present : N. W. Halsey & Co. , S. A. Kean & Co. and Torrance , Marshall & Co. The latter modified their bid as follows : "We hereby modify our bid of $17552.00 for the $600 ,000.00 of the Redlands municipal Water Bonds in the following particulars . The Bonds to be delivered to us from time to time within a period of eight months at the option of the Board from Nov. 15th 1912, it being understood that approximately $400 ,000 of the Bonds shall be delivered not later than the month of January 1913 and the_balance within said period of eight months, we to pay the city any accrued interest up to the date of delivery." The other bidders present made no change in their original bids. The bid of Torrance Marshall & Co. of date of Sept. 4th together with the modification of date of Sept. 10th offering to the city the greatest advantages and being in every way the best bid received , on motion the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That the $600 ,000.00 Redlands Municipal Water Bond Issue be awarded to Torrance , Marshall & Co. at the price bid for the same in their written bid filed Sept. 4th 1912 and under the terms specified therein and under the terms also of their modified bid dated Sept. 10th 1912 and the certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. There was no further business for consideration and on motion the meeting adjourned. A/Of City Clerk. 10 Redlands Calif. , Sept. 18th 1912. Two P. M. A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , Trustees Williams and Brock and President Clock in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of Sept . 4th and the adjourned regular meeting of Sept. 10th were read and approved. Edward C. Hyans was present and took up the matter of covering the water ditch at the foot of the Casa Loma Hill just west of Orange St. He was informed that the ' engineer is working on a plan to relieve the situation. Professor W. L. Morrison asked for the use of the Library Park for one day and evening in October for the purpose of holding prohibition meetings. Granted. An invitation was received to the Municipal League Convention , Berkeley, September 23d to 28th, accompanied by an official program which the Clerk was instruct- ed to acknowledge . C. G. Gaylord, Park Officier , suggested some rules and regulations for the Park. Referred to the Park Committee with power to act. ` I. Beal (3391) asked permission to move a house from a point on W. Colton Ave. east to Texas St. , thence north to Sun Ave . Granted under the supervision of the engineering department. The Tree commission recommended that the petition of I. Beal (261) to remove one pepper tree in front of his house on W. Lugonia Ave . be granted. , On motion the recommendation was adopted. The Ordinance (545) previously introduced entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands fixing the rate and levying a property tax for the fiscal year 1912" was sassed by the following vote : Ayes : Trustees Williams, Brock and Clock. ' Noes : Hone . The Street Committee recommended that curbs and gutters be ordered in on the west side of Fourth St. from Central Ave. to the Santa Fe Right of Way and that gilker fl - walks , curbs and gutters be ordered in on the east side of Fourth St. from Central Ave . to the Santa Fe Right of Way. On motion the recommendation was adopted. At the request of the Street Committee City Attorney Leonard will see if it is possible to remove objectionable bill boards from private property within the City. The Lighting Committee recommended that one light be installed on the south side of Sacramento St. between First and Kendall Sts. and that a double light be in- stalled at the corner of Sun Ave. and Alta St. The recommendation was duly adopted and the lights ordered in. On motion of Trustee Williams, Resolution Ordering Work to be done #304 was duly adopted._)L'he question arose as to whether or not the City should pay a portion of the cost of constructing the sewer on E. Central Ave. east of Church St. by reason of the City Park frontage on said sewer. Inasmuch as that was done years ago when the first section of this sewer was constructed it was the sense of the Board the City 1U0ID ll should do likewise in the present case. On motion of Trustee .Brock it was ordered that the City should pay one-third of the cost. All bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended the business for the day and on motion the meeting adjourned. 0°10( City Clerk. 1 Redlands, Cal. Oct. 2nd 1012. 2 P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present , President Clock , Trustees Williams , Alexander ,and Brock. The minutes of the regular meeting of Sept. 18th were read and approved. W. L. Frost of the Southern California Edison Co . was present and asked that the Ordinance regulating signs be amended to the end that electric signs may be erected and allowed to remain permanently suspended above the sidewalks . Referred to the Ordinance and Judiciary and Light Committee to take up with the Merchants and manufacturers Association. Rev. F. B. Matthews appeared as a representative of the Associated Charities and -asked that the Board Cooperate in caring for the unemployed who come into the city this winter. If it can be financed it is the propos44tj L to secure a man to act as secretary of this department with headquarters at the Y. M. C . A. or elswhere whose duty it shall be to secure employment for as many as possible . Rev . Matthews fiequested that the Board consider making an appropriation for this work. A motion prevailed authorizing the chair to annoint a committee of two to go over the situation with the Charity Board. Carrie M. Robles , owner of Lot 17 , Block 4 , "ugonia neigh is Revised being #816 E. Colton Ave . , had a representative present who stated she had been ordered to connect with the sewer but is not able financially to do so but if the city will rake the connection she will pay so much per month with interest until the full amount is paid. Referred to the Sewer Committee . W. V. Watsony property,owner on E. Fern Ave . affected by an order of the Board of Sept. 4th to construct curbs and gutters on E. Fern Ave. between Reservoir and Cajon Sts . , asked for an extension of time in order that proceeds from oranges may be in hand for the purpose of this construction , all of the property affected by the order being orange property. On motion of Trustee Brock the time for completion of said work was extended for a period of three months from Dec. 21st 1912. A communication was received from the Domestic Water Co . stating that at a meeting of the _Stockholders thereof held on Sept. 5th 1912 the action of the Board of Directors in agreeing to sell to the City of Redlands certain portions of the said Domestic Water Company' s property for the sum of ?225 ,000.00 was unanimously ratified and approved. C . G. Gaylord tendered his resignation as park Police Officier to tyke effect Oct. 15th 1912 which , on motion, was accepted. 12 The. Merchants and Manufacturers Assn. submitted a copy of a Resolution adopted at a meeting thereof held on Sept. 20th 1912 asking the Board to amend the Ordinance rel- ating to signs . This matter was disposed of earlier in the meeting so the communication was ordered filed. PETITIONS. C . Hagerty ( 3392) and others asked the Board to order in cement sidewalks on both sides of Washington St. between Union and Western Ave. On motion this petition was ranted and the order was made to include the block next next north which will continue the sidewalks on both sides Of Washingtson St. to ,/ugonia Ave. A. G. Hubbard (3393) and others protested against the order of the Board of II Sept. 4th to construct curbs and gutters on Chestnut Ave. between Pacific St. and San Mateo St. The protest represented a minority of the property owners affected and on motion was overruled. I . Beal ( 3394 ) asked for permission to move a house from the southeast corner of Orange St an& High Ave . east on High to 6th St. , north on 6th St to a point between Brockton and Western Ayes. Granted under the supervision of the City Engineer. A. J. Bright (3395 ) •applied for appointment as foreman of Parks. The two following applications were referred to the Police committee : Leonard Guest (3396 ) for appointment aa motorcycle speed officier, Geo . R. King (3397 ) for appoint- ment on police force . The petition of C. L. James 3^°01 and others for lights on Webster St. between Colton and Western Ayes. was referred to the Lighting Committee . On recommendation of the Tree Commission H. Hall ( 262) and Geo . H. Homes (263) were allowed to top trees along their property line. Miss Lena Bogue ( 264) to remove ant 79.11t tree at 203 W. Olive Ave. and J. J. Prendergast ( 265 ) to remove alternate gravilla • trees along the Chambers grove in Block 13 of Redlands Heights. This was the time fixed for receiving bids for constructing a sewer between 6th • and Herald Sts. extending from Brockton to Lugonia Ave. under Resolution #304 and the following bids were received: Ernest Frenzell , all of said work complete , per linear foot 79y1 G. S. Abrahamson " " " " " 7 " IIayr P. Nontigel & Sons " $1173.18 L. H. Jones • " ti13 999 .90 The bid of L. H. Jones being the lowest regular bid , on motion the Board duly adopted a Resolution awarding the contract to the said L. H. Jones at the price specified in his written bid. The Clerk was instructed to return the certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders. On motion of• Trustee Williams the attention of the Tree Commission was called II to the row of eucalyptus trees on Highland Ave . between California and Alvarado Sts. with endation azIte,colant that they be removed to allow proper growth of the young pepper trees. President Clock brought up the matter of a policetofficier for England Park. The foreman of said park stated that unless an officier is placed there at once it will be necessary to close the Park. On motion P. A. Sanstedt was appointed at a salary of $50 per month, service to- begin at once . ,'1 IIIOID 13 The diagram of the assessment district in the matter of the construction of a public sewer on E. Central Ave . east of Chwrch St. under Resolution ;303 was approved and accepted. by the Board. On motion the 'Cita Engineer was instructed to prepare and submit plans and specifications necessary in the construction of the Municipal ,later System and an estimate ' of the cost thereof. The .engineer was also instructed to sell all street sleeping& over and above the amount which the city requires for its own use . President Clock called attention to the vacancy in the Park Commission caused by the departure of Rev. C. F. Blaisdell from the city and appointed in his stead Mrs. J. A. Kimberly which appointment was approved by the remainder of the Board. The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of September, also the Clerk' s report for the quarter ending Sept . 30th were submitted , accented and ordered filed. Bills and salaries audited by the finance: _ committee were ordered paid. There being no further business for consideration, on motion the meeting adjourned. 10, 411090' . II ii , • City Clerk . Redlands , Cal . Oct. 16th 1912. - 2 P . M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present Trustees Williams, Alexander, Brock and President Clock in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting 'of Oct. 2nd were read and approved. ° Newell Matthews & Go. advised that the garbage wagon ordered through them will be shipped from the factory Nov. 15th. The. •Clerk was instructed to acknowledge receipt of the letter and request that the wagon be delivered with as little delay as possible. The League of California Municipalities requested the Board to adopt a i<esolution favoring Constitutional Amendment t8` granting to cities and towns home rule in the matters of taxation. It was the sense of the Board it would not be a proper proceeding_ and on motion was tabled. The League also desired to know if the Board wished copies or the _complete Berkeley Convention_ proceedings bound in one volume to be sold at cost. The Clerk was instructed to order one copy for file. The Southern California Edison Co. wrote concerning the order to install lights on Alvarado st. between Fern and Highland Aires. saying the order is temporarily held up pending a decision of the property owners of said district as to whether or not the system shall be underground. urdered filed. The following applications for appointment as police officier to .serve in Sylvan Park were received and referred to the Police Committee : R. H. Kendall (3398) , Charlej Workman (3399 ) , Wetter Brown ( 3400 ) , J. A. Preston (3401 ) , J. Bampbell (3402) and Jerome_B. Worth (3403) . 14 - tienry Patterson ( 3404) applied for a position as engineer at one of the pump- ing stations. Referred to the City Engineer. J . F. Lewis ( 3405 ) and others petitioned for lights Lon Webster St. between Western & r.ugonia Aires. Referred to the bighting Committee. On motion the Board adopted the recommendation of the Tree Commission allowing Morris 6. Phillips ( 266 ) to trim eucalyptus trees at the corner of Cedar and Pacific I Ste. , he to pay half the cost. Also allowing the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. ( 267 ) to trim pepper trees on Brookside Ave. under the supervision of the Forrester. A number of local physicians were present _protesting_against the payment of a business license. Dr. B. F. Church presented a resolution adopted by fhe San Bernardino County Medical ,Society on Oct. 15th 1912 asking the Board to release the—profession of what they termed a burdensome and seemingly unjust tax. The matter was taken under advisement. J. A. Menard of the thajestic Theater was present and asked that the ordinance regulating theaters be amended allowing them to open on Sunday. This matter was also taken under advisement. in. F. Austin called attention to reckless driving in SmileylPark and spoke of several near accidents which he witnessed, particularly near the arch at the north en- trance to the library. The matter was referred to the police Committee and engineer with the recommendation that the speed limit within the park be reduced to eight tiles per hour and signs placed indicating that no automobiles are allowed to pass under the arch at the 'north entrance of the library. Next the subjeot of electric signs came up for discussion. It was finally de- II aided not to amend the ordinance and the following Resolution was adopted : Resolved, That no sign, electric or otherwise , shall be erected upon or over any sidewalk within the City of Redlands without first having met with the requirements of the ordinance and the approval of the building inspector. Engineer Hinckley stated that if the present curb line on Chestnut Ave. is followed out it would come too near the street trees and suggested that the line be ex- tended about two feet further into the street. On motion of Trustee Williams the follow- ing Resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the curb line on the north and south sides of Chestnut Ave. between racific and San Mateo sts. be and the same is hereby declared sixteen feet from the property line. Trustee Williams suggested that steps should be taken at once requiring tele- - pbone and electric wires to be placed under ground in the business section with a view II to. removing all poles in the streets. After considerable discussion, on motion of Trustee Williams it was ordered that all wires be placed under ground on the following streets; to wit:--Cajon and Orange Sts. from Olive Ave. to Stuart Ave. , 4entral Ave. from Fourth to Sixth Sts. , State Street from Second to sixth 5ts., CitrusAve. from Second to Sixth Sts. The board thought it very desirable that trolley poles be alsoII removed_and to this end expressed the hope that property owners will allow the Facific Electric Ryl Co. to attach to buildings as is done in many other cities. 1 On motion a donation of 0.5 was made to the Day Nursery. Bron n._ Smith appeared to discuss with the board what will be needed in office furniture , stationery, books etc in the water company when the city shall have taken 1t10ID 15 over the plant. After discussing the matter at some length the water committee and en- gineer were instructed to meet with Mr. Smith and arrange the details. The Clerk was instructed to notify the owners of the property at the southwest corner of state and Fourth Sts. now leased by the City of Redlands and housing the city marked offices that the city desires possession of the two rooms;Beserved"on the building plans, possession to be given the city twelve months hence as per terms or lease. On motion of Trustee Williams the Lighting Committee was asked to look into the ,advisability of placing two lights on First it, between Central and Stuart Aves. By request_of the Committee the matter of a .donation to the Associated Charities, and the sewer connection of Robles , 816 E. Colton Ave. were laid over until the next meeting. All bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended the business before the Board and on motion it adjourned. si7ff0.771 - 4 ge City Clerk. Redlands , Cal. flov. 6th 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 oct . 16th were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS. A. B. Merrihew, J . McMillan and B. H. Anderson , officials of the Pacific Electric Ry. Co., stated that steps are being taken to arrange with property owners to tie their trolley suspension wires to buildings in the business district with a view to removing poles from the streets. The Ministerial Association filed a resolution opposing the opening of theaters on Sunday. J . A. Menard, owner' of the Majestic theater, was present and spoke in favor of Sunday opening. The Board informed him that the Ordinance will stand as it is un],gps there is sufficient public sentiment to justify the ammendment or reveal. The Southern California Edison Co. advised that beginning January 1st 1913 the lighting rate will be eightt cents per kilowatt , net, and the connunication contained a sliding schedule of rates. A communication was received from the mayor of Pasadena relative to the lighting situation there. Referred to the Clerk for investigation. An invitation was received to the Thi d I , ; al G. o. R ad C r . PETITIONS H. C. Deming and others , referring to the order of the Board requiring wi es to be placed underground, asked that they be ordered underground on Orange St, as far north 16 as Colton Ave. Referred to the Lighting and Street Committee. The petition of W. T. Bill and others to imnrovg that portion of Smiley Park west of the Olive Ave . entrance was denied on account of lack of funds. Enisc Joseph applied for a position on the Police force. Referred to the Police Committee. 4.8,200 u. F. Dalbey applied for a position as meter inspector in the water department. Ordered filed. 41449) . Milo Smith and others asked for the improvement of the Park on the north side . Referred to the Street Committee and Engineer. woo The Tree Commission made.the following recommendations: That Mrs. F. A. Boxwood 794) o) and Frank H. Percy be allowed to remove trees as requested ; h. C. Deming to remove one palm on the southeast corner of Orange St. and High Ave. under the supervision of Mr. 42y ) 07 Campbell ; S. w. Dixon to remove a certain pine .tree at 211 E. Colton Ave . ; A. Rennie to 4-97c) top an eucalyptus tree at 23 Nordina and that the petition of Isadore L. Montgomeri✓ to remove twenty eucalyptus trees on the south side of Highland Ave. between California and Alvarado Sts. be denied. On motion the recommendations were adopted. health Commissioner C. E. Ide was present and suggested that the Board of Health be allowed to purchase for use next year a number of large fly traps in order to have con- trol of and place them where most needed. On motion of 'Trustee Williams the Board of health was authorized to do this, the budget for the year 1913 to provide for this ex- penditure. Trustee Williams brought up the subject of limiting the height of street trees in order to solve the problem of telephone and electric extensions. Referred to the Street Committee and Tree Commission towork out . • The Lighting Committee recommended installing two lights on First St. between Central and Stuart Ayes. Also lights on Webster St . between Colton and Lugonia Ayes. motion the OnArecommendations were adopted. The engineer was instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing necessary posts for the installing of the ornamental lighting system and. he and the clerk were instructed to open the bids at the time specified in the notice calling for the same . On motion the Board approved the following appointments: ?red W. Campbell to the Motorcycle squad of the police force at a salary of V75.00 per month and Walter proem as policeman to serve in Sylvan Park at a salary of 00.00 per month. Trustee Brock introduced an Ordinance relating to Parks which was laid over under the rules. ' Trustee Brock spoke of the advisability of converting the Band Stand in the north side park into a library saying it would cost about X400.00 to do so . On motion the change was authorized for next year, the 1913 budget to provide for sane . Bert the business license was discussed. It was shown that since the licenses IIare payable only in July and January that an injustice is done where a full six months payment is required of a party who enters into business between these dates. On motion the marshal was instructed to use his discretion in such cases and charge as nearly as possible for the time actually engaged in business up to the next regular tine of collec- tion and then to collect the full six months as per ordinance. The question then arose as to whether Dr. O. J. Lombard whoudd be allowed to use 1UOID 17 galvanized iron in the alterations he is making on the Vendome building on the west side of Urange .bt. next to the So. Pacific tracks. The matter was referred to the Fire Com- mittee and building inspector with power to act. e The reports of the 'Preasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of October 1912 were submitted, accepted and ordered filed. U Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. On motion the meeting adjourned. / City Jerk . Nov. 19 , 1912. Redlands, Cal. 3 p. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , President Clock , Trustees Williams, Brock and Black. The Board took up the bids for one hundred thirty two ornamental lamp posts , the same having been duly advertised for. Proposals accompanied by various designs were received from the following: Pacific States Electric Co. Western Electric Co. ' R. F, %ierulff Jr. & Cp. E. P. Morris & Co. J. F, Dostal ' Redllands Plumbing Co. Llewellyn Iron Works Adams Bagnal & Co . ,After considerable discussion , on motion, design #40004 , submitted by B. F. Jr. Bierulff & Co. was selected and declared to be the design of posts adopted for the ornamental lighting system contemplated. On motion the meeting adjourned. �' / AP / ' e 1 i . City Clerk. ; 1 ;.1 • 18 Redlands Cal. Nov. 20, 1912. 2 P . M. A regular meeting of the Board of-Trustees. All members present and President Clock presiding. The reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6th and the special meeting of November loth was dispensed with to be taken up at the next regular meeting of the board. W. L. Thornquest and Mont P. Chubb appeared before the Board and asked per- mission to use Orange St. from Central to Citrus Ate . and Cajon St. from Citrus Ave . to the top of Auchincloss Hill for the races on Thanksgiving Day from two to four p. m. and also for the privilege of using the same streets or portions thereof for about one hour of the afternoon the day before (November 27th) for practice . On condition that the committee place sufficient guard along the route especially at street inter- sections the Board ordered that on the days and at the hours above mentioned the_ Ee9uestebergnntad 4S tQcpe-.4ed :n /those portions of said streets. Mr. Phil Denitz representing the Southern California Merchants Investment Co . of Los Angeles presented a map of a proposed Subdivision of fifty acres of land on E. Colton Ave. adjoining the University and asked for the approval of the same. The Board examined the Platt and , while it could not at this tine be accepted, ex- pressed approval of the proposed developement of this tract , whereupon P;Ir. Denitz announced the Company would proceed with its plans in accordance with existing ordinances and under the supervision of the City Engineer. M. P . Chubb and others were before the Board to ask a modification of the sign ordinance to admit of the erection of Sar.! Beeson ' s sign as well as others of a similiar character. The matter was discussed at some length by members of the Board and merchants present. Finally President Clock stated that the Board' s attitude in the matter is to do what the merchants as a Whole desire but' not to make the mistake of doing something to benefit a few and displease many, that up' to the present time it has not been demonstrated to the Board that such an amendment will meet with general approval but when it aoes the Board stands ready to take proper action. The matter was laid over for further hearing, COMMUNICATIONA. The Secretary of the Redlands Water Company advised that a stockholders meeting would be held on Nov. 26th at 2 p. m. at the Y. M. C. A. building. The Clerk was instructed to attend to vote the city' s holdings. PETITIONS /94,00 Willis F. Wiesmore and others asked for an order for the construction of sidewalks on the north side ,of High Ave . between Church and Division streets. Re- ferred to the street committee. u. C. Deming,asked for permission to construct a sidewalk from his property line to the curb line in front of his property on Orange St. near. High Ave , Granted. 1Ii0ID 19 ° The two following petitions were referred to the Police Committee ; Fred E. (3412) ( 3415 ) Putnam for the office of City Marshall and W. F. Wall for a position on the Police force. ( 3413) • F. H. Hardy and others asked for a street light on Glenwood. Drive between Park- wood and Angelica Sts. Referred to the lighting committee . The Tree Commission "recommended that the following named persons be allowed to remove certain trees as per petitions : Cora B. Tirrell ( 278 ) , Mrs. J. E. Perry, ( 274 ) , N. Daniels' ( 275) , Jno. N. Hager ( 276 ) , J. M. English ( 277 ) . That F. B. Gunther ( 279 ) be allowed to remove two acacia trees at the corner of Clark and Eureka Sts. and in the spring to plant three umbrella trees in their stead; that Mile Smith ( 280 ) be allowed to trim or prune olive trees in front of his grove on Lugdnia Ave . under the supervision of the acting city forrester ; that the Southern California Edison Co. ( 281) be allowed to trim trees on the north side of Olive Ave . between Norwood and San Mateo Sts. so same will not be over forty feet high except as to the large pepper trees on said frontage where wires should be passed through same. All work to be done under the supervision of the acting city forrester. That the application of G. Huizing ( 282) to plant black acacia trees andap lms on the east andwest sides of University St. between Citrus and Cypress Ayes. be granted , planting to be at thirty foot intervals and under the supervision of the acting city forester , that the petition of Margaret D. Ide and others ( 283) to remove pepper trees on the north and south sides of Linda Vista St . and to substitute a rose hedge or other planting such as the Commission may suggest , be granted and the Commission requested that the Board pass a Resolution ordering these trees removed. Pursuant thereto the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the pepper trees on the north andsouth sides of Linda Vista Stbe and the same are hereby ordered removed. All of the above recommendations of the Tree Commission were duly adopted. ' In regard to changing Washington St. through the Park on the north side , the Engineer submitted a plan showing a parking space in the center of said street between Western and Lugonia Aves. with an eighteen foot driveway on either side of said parking space . The plan was approved and the engineer instructed to proceed with the work. On motion the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for five hundred feet of 21" fire hose for the fire department. Trustee Clock stated that the Consolidated Abstract Co. 'wished to lease Room #6 on the second floor of the City Hall from January 1st 1913. On motion, the matter was referred to Trustee Brock with power to act. Trustee Alexander advised that tvio men, one a gas and the other an electric expert , would come up from Los Angeles to confer about local rates and desire to meet with the Board. The meeting was arranged for Friday evening Nov. 22nd. A map of the assessment district under resolution #304 for constructing a public sewer in the alley between Herald and Sixth Sts. extending from Brockton to Lugonia Ave. was approved and adopted. On motion the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to the Board as soon as practicable plans and specifications for the following street work and improvement pro& posed to be done up1n the following streets ; That one hundred and thirty-one ornamental 20 lighting posts be constructed and erected upon Orange and Cajon and.State Sts. and Citrus Ave . in said City, the territory being fully described in said resolution, all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention #305 to be hereafter adopted by the Board and which Resolution has been filed with the City Clerk for identification, reference being hereby made to said proposed resolution. Pursuant to instructionstthe City Engineer `did submit plans and specifications for the work contemplated in proposed Resolution of Intention #305 whereupon the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That the plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention #305 be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board. The Board then duly adopted Resolution #305 which pro- w vided for the street work and improvement and all matters and things set forth in said Resolution. The Board then adopted a Resolution authorizing President Clock to join with the Redlands , Lugonia and Crafton Domestic Water Co. in signing an application to the Railroad Commission asking for an order permitting the sale of that certain property of the said Water Company to the City of Redlands. Also a resolution was adopted authoriz4,ng City Attorney F. A.Leonard to prepare , execute and file a stipulation in connection with such application and as a part thereof setting forth the conditions under which the transfer of said property from the said Water Company to the City of Redlands is made as affecting water rights . and other features of said transfer. The Police Committee nade the following recommendations : That Geo. E. Larmore be appointed City Marshall to succeed J. t. Wallace , deceased and that O. N. Archer be appointed Deputy Marshal, Tax and License Collector at a salary of $76Q060per;,mturth. By unanimous vote the appointments were so made. The Police Committee was requested to prepare a Resolution relating to the death of J . n. Wallace . The Ordinance previously introduced relating to Parks was laid over until the next meeting. By request of the. Committee the following matter was also deferred until the next meeting : Whether or not wires shall be ordered underground on Orange St. as far north as Colton Ave. Bills audited by the finance Committee were ordered paid from the proper funds. This ended the business before the Board and on motion they adjourned to Friday evening Nov. 22nd 1912 at 7 :30 prin.." er a i . City Clerk : NO ID 21 Redlands California. Nov . 22 , 1912. 7 :30 p. in. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , President Clock in the chair. A _petition from t#e merchants of the city signed by M. P. Chubb and others asked , that the ordinance relating to signs be amended in order that ornamental electric signs may be made to extend three and one half feet from the wall of any building and remain permanently in position. After some discussion Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance relating to electric signs and the same was laid over until the next meeting. On motion of Trustee Black Sam Beeson was given permission to erect his sign under the supervision of the building inspector. On motion of Trustee Williams the electric signs of Chandler. Rice. Bennett and the Swastika will be allowed to swing out during the day , at least for the present and A. J . Springborg was given permission to place his name upon the dial of the large clock which stands in front of his store as he so desires. All to be done under the super- vision of the building inspector. On motion, the appointment of Geo . R. King to the police force was approved. On notion, it was ordered that 74 .00 be refunded to E. 'U. Clipnenger, the amount of business license which he paid, he being the only painter of his class paying such license . ' On motion of Trustee Alexander the action taken at the meeting of Nov. 20th fining the salary of Chas. N. Archer, deputy marshal, tax and license collector , at :2eelD89 montilio was amended and the salary made $40i:000(peremonthr. e. U. Millard, a gas engineer of Los Angeles , net with the Board and discussed the gas and electric rates with a view to making an investigation. No action was taken at this time . There being no further business for consideration the meeting adjourned. City Clerk. 22 Redlands California , December 4th 1912. 2p . m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock and President Clock presiding. On motion adjournment was taken until three thirty of this day for the pur- pose of attending the funeral of LIr . A. K. Smiley. 41.0 City Clerk. Redlands California , December 4th, 1912. • 3:30 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present, President Clock, Trustees Williams , Alexander and Brock. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 6th, the special meeting of November 19th, the regular meeting of November 20th and the adjourned regular meeting of November 22nd were read and approved. Mr . E. b. Graham appeared and asked the Board to consider Paving $150.00 toward the cost of the road that was builded to connect Garden Street with Sunset Drive affording a short cut to said drive. He stated then the work was begun it was thought that the funds on hand would complete it but the total cost was $150.00 in /I excess of the estimate and as the road lies within the city limits he asked the Board to pay this amount if consistent. Referred to the street committee and engineer. a ° The Tree Commission offered resolution: suggesting that the city erect a suitable memorial to Mr. A. H. and A. K. Smiley. The idea met with the hearty approval of the Board and the matter was referred to the Park Commission and Tree Commission. Petitions (3415 ) R. S. Webb and others asked for lights on San Bernardino Avenue between Orange and Webster Sts , also on Ohio St . between San Bernardino and Pioneer Aires . Referred to the lighting committee. (3416 ) A. E. Taylor and others asked for street lights on West Olive Ave . from the present terminus to the west city limits. It appeared that when the lights were first ordered in on this street the committee estimated that twenty-two lights would com- plete the line from the then terminus to the city limits with lights placed the usual distance apart. The lighting company when placing the lights recently used trolley poles which are much closer. to one another than lighting poles usually are and, by placing a light on each of these trolley poles, the twenty-two lights failed to feach all the city limits. The lighting committee was requested to have the company change these lights and so space them that the distance to the city limits would be covered. 3379 ) The petition of Jno . Steins and others for lights on Lawton Street between [3380 ) Colton Ave . and Brockton Ave . , also the petition of G. F. Parkins and others for one light on Brockton Ave. between Clay and Ohio Sts . , five lights on Ohio St. between 1 U10I0 23 Brockton and Western Aves. and one light on Western Ave. between Ohio and Webster were referred to the lighting committee . Miss Margaret Mack, Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. , (34 17 ) asked permission to place a sign at the corner of State and Orange St . directing the way to the Assoc _ation Rooms . On motion the petition was denied. M. D. Wagner and others (3418) asked that at this time walks be not ordered in on High Ave . between Church and Division Sts . On motion, the petition was denied and the petition of Willis P. Wiesmore (3410 ) presented at a previous meeting,asking for such walks was granted. hors. Osbun Wright (3419 ) asked that the storm water ditch between First and Second Sts. be covered, also that the bottom of same be constructed of concrete . Re- ferred to the street committee and engineer. The Tree Commission made the following recommendations : That the petition of ( 284) Isadore L. Montgomery to top the twenty eucalyptus trees on the south side of Highland Ave. between California and Alvarado Sts. be denied ; that G. F. Taylor' s petition ( 285) to remove acacia trees on the southwest corner of Clark and Buena Vista Sts. be denied; that the petition of Fred N. Best ( 286 ) to remove three olive trees at #1005 E. Central Ave . be granted; that the two following petitions be granted under the supervision of the acting City Forester: Isadore L. Montgomery ( 287 ) to prune trees on the east side of 0/ California St. between Highland and Clifton Aves, C. H. Cross to remove small acacia and gum trees that are between the large pepper trees on the north line of Clifton near San Mateo St. That J. P. Wilcox's petition ( 289ato prune trees along Sylvan Eoulevarl between Dearborn and Lincoln Sts. be granted, the work to be done by the acting city forester. All the above recommendations of the Tree Uonmissi.on were duly adopted. This was the time set for opening proposals for five hundred feet of two and one half inch fire hose and bids were received as follows : Eureka Fire Hose Mfg. Co . represented by W. L. Thorncuest raragon 01.10 per foot helmet .85 " ": Trojan .80 " Gorman Revere Rubber Co . Mastiff .90 " " Beacon .80 Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Co . represented by E. m. Cope Coin. Co . Bay State .80 per foot Paramount .70 " " Paramount, Special .65 per foot Casa Loma Uarage Amaxon Fearless .90 per foot .80 " Bowen Rubber Works represented_bv Redlands Hardwaretove o . Victor Jacket .80 per foot Uuardian .65 " Each bid was accompanied by a certified check for 551S of the arount bid and each bidder submitted samples. 24 I �D After careful examination and comparison of samples and prices , on mot; on of Trustee Alexander, E. r:;. Cone Commercial Co . was rwrarded the contract for five hundeed feet of Boy State Hose at w0.80 per foot , F. 0 . B. Redlands , the cane being the product of the Bostsn Woven '!ose and. Rubber Co . . The Clerk was instructed to return the checks to the unsuccessful bidders. The Police Committee offered the following resolution which was dilly adopted: WHEREAS , On the 16th day of November 1912 our esteemed associate , J. E. Wallace City Earshall was called from us by death, therefore be it resolved - 1st : That we , the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands , do very keenly feel the loss of our efficient and faithful police officer and good citizen, 2nd : That we extend to the bereaved family our sincere condolences , 3rd : That this resolution be spread upon the record of this Board and a copy transmitted to the family of the deceased. On recommendation of the street committee the engineer was instructed to place upon each of the princiipal streets leading into the city a sign bearing the phrase "Do not cut corners" , these signs where possible to be placed upon the same posts in- dicating the speed limit. The lighting committee recommended that one light be installed on Glenwood Drive between Angelica St. and rarkwood Drive and it was so ordered. On motion of Trustee Brock it was ordered that a warrant be drawn in favor of Irving G. Davis for N3900 .00 for the purchase of the E4 Ez SE NE* Section 21 Township 1 South , Range 3 West , ten acres on the northwest corner of Texas and Lugonia Ave . In the matter of underground wires , upon the suggestion of Trustee williams ' the whole Board will take this up with the various companys concerned. A Committee consisting of Trustee Williams and Brock and the Clerk was appointed to draft suitable resolutions concerning the death of fair. A. K. Smiley. President Clock brought up the subject of a public market for the city , saying he thinks it of sufficient importance for serious thought. The other mrirbers of the Board agreed and on motion the finance committee was authori.aed to look into the matter and report at the next meeting. The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of November were submitted, accepted and ordered filed. The Clerk also submitted a copy of the annual report of the Redlands Water Company which was also ordered placed on file . The Ordinance previously introduced (546 ) entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing rules and regulations for the government of public Parks of the City of Redlands and prescribing the penalty for the violation of same" was passed by the following vote : Ayes, Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock and Clock. Noes : None . On motion, the Park committee was authorized to have as many copies of the above ordin- ance printed as they may desire. No. The Ordinance previously introduced amending Subdivision No. 10 of Section 29 of Ordinance No . 430 relating to signs was passed by the following vote : Ayes , Trustees Williams, Alexander , Brock and Clock. Noes : None . 1.Y10ID 25 521u;SteLe..Br,.oek.. antra&used-;an,erdinan-_c:e:ANe 548 'enti'tlerd,• "An 'ordinanc.'e. of the city of;,fediar4p Prov.. ,iring, for,E„Cher:Inbu'rriingoef:arbbkrfted ih'debtednesor f 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 and fire protection purposes and providing for the issuance of bonds evidencing such indebtedness . ” Said ordinance was laid over under the rules. Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid . I On motion, the meeting adjourned to December 11th 1912 at 2 p. m. i „ City Clerk • Redlands California, Dec . 11th 1912. 2 p. m . An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, President Clock, Trustees Williams , Alexander , Brock and Black. - Th e first matter considered was the adoption of Ordinance No. 548 introduced at the regular meeting of the Board held on Dec . 4th 1912 relating to the incurring of II a bonded indebtedness of said city in the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars and providing for the issuance of bonds to evidence such indebtedness . Trustee Brock offered certain and amendments to Sections 6 , 8 , 9 and 14'A the amendmdnts,t5 said sectionslbeing set out in full in the ordinance on file)were duly adopted. 5addtAedripaiabetiaisnthusedmehdbflas read epi:cons4daredmandeTrhst;ebo5bodk moved the adoption of theesame. Trustee Williams seconded the motion and upon roll call each of the five trustees of said city voted therefor and the president of the Board thereupon declared the ordinance adopted and thereupon signed the same. X The City Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for materials and supplies needed in the Municipal Water System for which bids will be asked and the Clerk was instructed to Advertise for bids for such materials and supplies. IIOn Tedammendation of Trustee 'Williams who is chairman of the Joint Water Committee the Clerk was instructed to notify the members of said committee of a meeting called for 7 ;30 p. rn. December 12 1912 at the City Hall. - The Street Committee, Trustee Williams speaking, referred to the order of the Board of October 16th 1912 requiring wires to be placed underground on certain streets and recommended that on all streets mentioned in the order above referred to wires be placed underground by April 1st , 1913 except that on Cajon St. from Vine St. to Olive Ave . the work must be completed by July 1st , 1913. The Committee also recommended that the petition of H. C. Deming and others ( 3406 ) to amend this order requiring that wires be underground on Orange St. as far north - as Colton Ave . be denied. 26 On motion, these recommendations of the Street Committee were duly adopted. The Board next looked over a number of business licenses past due and for various reasons not collected. it was found that a number of the firms are out of busi- ness and these licenses were ordered cancelled. The remainder were ordered charged to the Marshal for collection. Then followed a discussion as to whether or not physicians, attorneys and dentists should, in the future , be charged a business license. Finally the attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the ordinance taking effect January 15th 1913 exempting these three classes of professional men from a business license in the future but that all be required to pay the license as now provided by ordinance up to Jan arytl5th ' 1913. The Clerk was authorized to attend the adjourned meeting of the Redlands Water Co . to be held on the 17th day of December 1912 and vote the city' s stock. The question arose as to the advisability of keeping the Marshal' s office open Saturday afternoons._ After somenditcussionaitsvan or:derbdnthat::thenm.idiofficn aemain open Saturday afternoons for the collection of taxes or any other business which may come before the department. A communication was received signed by Halsey W. Allen, henry Wisher and H. R. Scott , a committee from the Chamber of Commerce , requesting the passage of an ordinance prohibiting baggagemen and haclwren from soliciting business upon station platforms. Presi- dent Clock stated that this matter was once before taken up with the Board and at that time they had declined to take any action for the reason that , according to their in- formation, the railroads granted to certain parties the exclusive privilege of placing a man upon incoming trains to solicit business and it would be a discrimination to force the independent hackmen and representatives of other livery firms off the platforms. After considering the matter at some length the clerk was instructed to notify the chair- man of the cornittee that the board declined to take any action so long as the railroads make such agreements. On notion, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS. WHEREAS, our highly esteemed and respected citizen , honorable A. K. Smiley, after a life filled with kindly deeds and effective labors , has been called to the greater realm of life beyond, and, WHEREAS , he has been closely identified with the developement of our city and for many years has been a leader and prime mover in the things that make for progress and advancement in our civic life , and WHEREAS , he has contributed freely of Loth time and means to the cause of edu- cation in our city, the Smiley Library standing as a monument to his memory, TIH:REFOPE BE IT RESOLVED, ' FIRST: That we , the Hoard of Trustees of this city, do keenly feel the loss we have sustained in his death. We shall miss his kind services , his public spirit , and his interest in all things pertaining to our city' s welfare and his untiring efforts in the things which make for good to all. Second: That these resolutions be spread upon our records and a cppy duly trans- mitted to the family of the deceased. lUOID 27 The City Engineer was instructed to arrange with the proper heirs or represen- tatives of the A. E. Smiley estate with reference to the property to be conveyed to the city. Trustee Black brought up the subject of the work the Pacific Electric Ry. , Co. is doing on Orange St . north of 1,ugonia Ave . , of the condition of the street , and asked if it were possible for some action to be taken to force the company to hurry this work along. All members of the Board felthit is an imposition and nuisance the manner in which the railroad company is doing this work and decided that some drastic action should be taken. The matter was referred to the City Engineer, Street Committee and Attorney with to take up the officials of the road. There was no further business for consideration and, on motion, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk. Redlands California , Dec. 18 , 1912. 2p• m . A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , President Clock presiding . The' minutes of the regular meeting of December 4th at 2 p. m. , the ad- journed regular meeting of December 4th at 3:30 p. m. and the adjourned regular meeting of December 11th at 2 p. m. were read and approved . The following communication was received from the Redlands Water Co. under date of December 18th and was referred to the Joint Water Committee : Redlands California , Dec. 18th 1912. To the Eonarable Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands : You are hereby notified that at an adjourned meeting of stockholders held December 17 , 1912 the board of directors of the Redlands Water Co.' were authorized to close deal for property at the head of Reservoir Street , as contemplated in agreement practically as drawn ;up and submitted to stockholders with the exception that the price be ' $85 ,00G.00 instead of $70,000.00 named in agreement . Respectfully, ( Signed) J. H. Clark Secretary . The Southern Califorhia Edison 'Co. advised that they will take steps at once to remove poles from the streets where wires have been ordered placed underground.. Ordered filed. The Southern California Edison Co . also wrote that a sign has been ordered for Reid & Findlay which, when erected, will extend twenty inches from the building , being' two inches in excess of the regulation width and asked the Board to pass upon said sign and , if consistent , allow it to be erected. Referred to President clock and Trustee Williams; 28 (3420 ) A petition of parry I. Huxtable and others for a public sewer on Norwood and -Bond Streets , outfall to be north on Horwood St. to Brookside Ave . , was granted and the City Engineer instructed to start proceedings. (3343) The petition of D. W. Hummel' and others for street lights on the south ex- tension of Cajon St. to South Ave. presented to the Board on February 7th 1912 and action deferred was , by request , again presented and referred to the lighting committee. On recommendation of the Tree Commission the following petitions were granted: Louis J. Flinspach ( 290) to top ib trees , H. R. Mecalaster ( 291) to remove seven olive trees, Mrs. C. Clem (292) to remove eucalyptus trees in front of Lot 5 Blk. 13, Town Plat , Southern California Edison Co. ( 293) to trim gravilla trees on Center St. from Highland to Chesnut Ave . under the supervision of the Acting Forrester and W. G. Williams ( 294) to plant date palms in front of his property on E. tugonia Ave. (549 ) Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance relating to business licenses which was laid over under the rules. On motion of Trustee V.illiams the Clerk was instructed to notify B. L. Hutchins and the Chandler Fur. Co. that until their signs are altered so that they are illutinated on both sides the must swing in during the day time. The Lighting Committee recommended that nine lights be installed on San Ber= nardino Ave . and four lights each on Lawton, Ohio and Webster Sts. On motion the recommendation was adopted. Trustee Williams recommended that the request of E. S. Graham that the City p y 1 8150 , the balance due for the construction of a road connecting Garden St. with Sunset II Drive be denied until such time as it can be ascertained whether or not the city holds deeds to all that portion of Sunset Drive which lies within the city and deeds also to the land taken for the road in question. On motion it was so ordered. The matter of covering the Water ditch between First and Second Sts. was laid over for future consideration. The Street Committee reported an interview with the officials of the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. The officials were .nformed that the work upon their lines must be done with reasonable diligence or stopped as the Board will not longer stand for the way it is being done . The reason given by the officials was that men cannot be had and they therefore decided to complete that portion of their road on which work has been started and discontinue for the present. The matter of a public market was laid over for further investigation. Trustee Black offered and moved the adoption of Resolution Ordering Work to be done IIo. 305 relating to Ornamental lights and the same was duly adopted. The Bond of George E. Larmore , City Marshal, was submitted. City Attorney Leonard 0. K.d the same as to form, whereupon, on motion, the bond was approved by the Board. The Police Committee recommended the appointment of L. H. Guest as a police officer. On motion of Trustee Brock the recommendation. was adopted and the appointment so made . On motion of Trustee Williams, Chairman of the Joint Water Committee , a meet- • ing of said committee was called for 7 :30 p. m . Friday, December 20th at `the City Hall. 11_10T0 29 Trustee Black spoke of the difficulty the Fire Department had in opening the water valve on the fire hydrant on the occasion of the recent fire at 6th St. and Tugonia Ave . He sated the valve cap was so mutilated the wrench would not turn it and it had been reported it was caused by the use of a monkey wrench in the hands of parties hauling water to irrigate trees. On motion, the Clerk was instructed to notify the "Tree Coni^fission of this fact and ask the Commission to see that the proper kind of a wrench is used in opening these valves if irrigation of trees is to be continued by this method. On motion, it was ordered that tax sales filo. 41 of 190% , filo . 35 of 1908 , no. 88 of 1909 , No . 40. of 19110 and ITo. 18 of 1911 all be cancelled as to improvements as there were no improvements on the lot described in said sales in the years mentioned. Attorney Leonard stated that the Redlands Abstract Co . had spoken to him with reference to the delinquent taxes of the year 1892 , calling attention to the fact that in said years no sale was made for delinquent taxes and the Abstract Co. issued certificates of clear title to some of the property delinquent in said year since in their searches no sales were to be found. He further called attention to the fact that notwithstanding no sales were made the Index Book was written up just as if sales had been really made and the present Clerk , in order to get these all straightened up, had made a note on the current tax receipts and the parties holding Certificates of Title from the Abstract Co. were coming back to them for adjustment . The Board, feeling it only just to the Abstract Co . , ordered the clerk to cancel sales of the year 1892.on such property as Certificates had been made in which no sale..was mentioned. _The Board duly adopted a Resolution fixing and establishing the grades upon ' Linda Place and Angelica St. • A demand was presented for a public drinking fountain installed at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce Building. On motion the same was held for investigation. City Engineer Hinckley stated that University. St. from Colton to Brockton Ave. is improved according to the requirements of the City and recommended that it be accepted. On motion this portion of University St. was duly accepted. Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. , 'On motion the meeting adjourned. Orr ' City Clerk . 1. 30 Redlands California, December 21 , 1912 8 a. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees, the required three hours notice having been given. 114 Present , Presi-dent Clock, Trustees Williams and Brock. ' Trustee Williams who is chairman of the Joint Hater Committee reported that at a meeting of skid 'committee held on December 20th 1912 the communication from the Redlands Water Co . to the Board of Trustees offering the property of the Redlands Water Co. to the City for c85 ,000 .00 was read; that after discussing the matter a motion ' to recommend to the Board of Trustees that the proposition of the Redlands Water Co. be rejected; all offers made by the city to the Redlands ,later Co. he withdrawn and all negotations in' connection therewith be declared off was adopted by a unanimous vote. On motion the following resolution was adopted: "RESOLVED, that the re- commendation of the Joint Water Committee be and the same is 'hereby adopted, that the offer of the Redlands Water Co . of December 18th 1912 to the gity of Redlands be and the same is hereby rejected ; that all offers made by the City of Redlands to the • Redlands Water Co. for the purchase of said Company' ; property and all negotations in connection therewith be and the 'same are hereby withdrawn. " On motion„ the meeting adjourned: 140 • Of / i t !� City Clerk . Redlands California , January 1 , 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meetingoof the Board of Trustees. Present , President Clock . There being no quorum present and it being a legal holiday, President Clock adjourned the meeting to January 2nd, 1913 at 2 p. n. A �/, - Ar 1 City Clerk. 1 1 NOW D 31 • Redlands , California, January 2, 1913. 2 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board' of Trustees. II Present, President Clock, Trustees Williams and Black. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 18th and the special meeting of December 21st were read and approved. The first business considered was bids for the installation of the ornamental street lighting system which were duly advertised for under Resolution No. 305. The IIfollowing were received: Southwest Electrical Co. for all of said work complete , $9 ,668.00 . W. A. McNally & Co. nif " " " " $11 ,778.00. Globe Electrical Co. " " " " " " $12,133.00 . J. C. Farrar & Co. " " " " " It $12,867 .00 . Newberry-BendheimTElectrical C.o. " " if " $13,464.00. ' Southern California " " " $13,715.00 . Jacobs Electric Co . " it II It $14 ,425.00. The bid of the Southwest Electrical Co. being the lowest , on motion of Trustee Williams the contract was awarded to said company. Trustee Williams then offered and moved the adoption of Resolution of Award of Contract No. 305 and the same was duly adopted, allmembers voting in favor thereof. IThe following communications were received and ordered filed: One from the Market Master at Fresno explaining the workings of their public market , two from the family of Mr. A. K. Smiley, one to the City Officials and one to the trustees acknowledging the tributes paid to Mr. Smiley. A petition was presented signed by the Redlands Orange Co. and others asking that E. San Bernardino Ave. between Judson St. and the east city limits be graded and oiled. On motion, the same was denied for the present . (tM?) The ordinance previously introduced amending Subdivision 2 of Section 72 of ordinance No. 430 relating to business licenses was passed by the following vote : Ayes: Trustees Williams , Black and Clock. Noes: None . 03 ) Trustee, Williamsintroduced an ordinance relating to sewer connections which was laid over for second reading. IIAt the request of committees the two following matters were laid over: Reid & Findlay' s electric sign and street lights on the South extension of Cajon St. On motion of Trustee Williams it was ordered that a warrant be drawn in favor of the Chamber of Commerce in the sum of $65.00 to cover the cost of installing a public drinking fountain at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce Building. President Clock called attention to the fact that the term of office of Mr. W. A. Nichols as a member of the Board of Trustees of the A. K. Smiley Public Library is about to expire. On motion, President Clock was requested to fill the vacancy, whereupon he appointed Mr. W. A. Nichols to succeed himself and the Board duly approved the appointment. The question then arose as to the advisability of appointing a Censor 0omnission. This was discussed at some length, finally a motion prevailing that the chair appoint such 32 a Commission. President Clock stated he would announce the names later. The Clark was instructed as follows : First, to issue to A. LA. McWilliams a duplicate warrant for $1.50, the original having been lost and payment of sane having been stopped at the local banks. Second, to notify the Marshal to more rigidly enforce Sections5 and 6 of the Garbage ordinance. I The Clerk asked if the Board cared to have the city accounts audited at this time . Referred to the finance committee. The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of December 1912 were submitted and ordered filed. IIBills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid, after which, on motion, the meeting adjourned. 400 410" Cis -- -.. Redlands , California, January 10, 1913. 1:30 p. m. , A special meeting of the Board of Trustees , the required three hours notice having been given. Present, President Clock, Trustees Williams , Brock and Black. The first matter considered was the recommendation of the Joint Water Com- mittee that the Trustees enter into a certain contract with the Redlands Water Co. , II which contract was approved by the Joint Water Committee at a meeting thereof held on the evening of January 9th 1913. The main features of the said contract were explained by Trustees Clock and Williams. On motion of Trustee Brock seconded by Trustee Black the recommendation of the Joint Water Committee was duly adopted. Trustee Black introduced an ordinance O relating to pole tax which was laid over. The Board next discussed whether or not to suspend the business license for one year. It was finally decided to reduce said license fifty per cent for the year 1913, only as it applies to local merchants and Trustee Williams introduced an ordinance for such reduction. The Board then considered the advisability of extending the time when taxes I for the year 1912 shall become delinquent. Feeling it will bring relief to a great many tax payers it was decided to extend the time of such delinquency to March 10th 1913 and Trustee Brock introduced an ordinance ( ) providing for such extension. On motion of: mrtistee Williams the following resolution was adopted : II"RESOLVED, That the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed that in employing men in the developement of the Municipal Water System that he give preference to men who have been residents of the City of Redlands for a period of six months or more." There being no further business, on motion, the meeting : djourne. / /t / i ( / °'t City Clerk 111010 33 Redlands California, January 15, 1911. 2 p. m. • A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. IIAll members present with President Clock presiding. x The Board first took up bids for material and equipment for the Municipal Water System. A large number of bids were opened and read. Those for motor trucks were re- ferred to a committee composed of TrusteesWilliams and Brock. The other bids were re- ferred to Engineers Trask & Hinckley. IIThe Board then turned to the regular order of business. The minutes -of the regular meeting of January 1st , the adjourned regular meeting of January 2nd and the special meeting of January 10th were read and approved. (3422) A petition was presented signed by W. J. Morris and others asking the Board to rescind the contract for installing the ornamental lighting s-Tstem. K. H. Field, E. C. Campbell and W. J. Morris were present and gave their reasons for wishing the improvement abandoned. A representative of the Southwest Electrical Co. to whom the contract was I warded was present and stated that the said company is willing to cancel the contract pro= vided th'e Board shall make such a request. The Board took the position that since the con- tract has been awarded the matter is out of their hands and is now between the property owners and the contractor; After some discussion it was laid over until Saturday afternoon the 18th at 2 p. m. when those in favor of putting in the system will be given a hearing I if they so desire . A communication was read from the Elks Club asking that steps be taken to prevent the emission of oil soot from the City Hall smoke stack. Referred to Trustee Brock with power to act. A communication was received from Chas. E. warner of Los Angeles , an expert on public utilityregulations. asking whether or not the Board, at this time , stands in need of such services. The communication was ordered filed. A petition signed by W. B. Campbell and others (3423) for one street light on E. Olive Ave. near the junction of Citrus Ave. was granted. On recommendation of the Tree Commission permission was given to the following persons to remove trees as per their petitions filed: S. S. Waldo ( 295) , Joseph Rennie ( 296 ) , Helen W. Wood ( 297 ) , Albert Ferguson ( 298 ) and T. J. Kennard ( 299 ) . II The ordinance previously introduced requiring dwellings to be connected with sewers was passed by the following vote ! Ayes: Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock, Black and Clock. Noes: None. Trustee Williams introduced the three following ordinances which were la id over under the rules ; Relating to gas rate ; relating to liquor and relating to business license . II On motion, permission was given to Reid & Findlay, also to C. L. Myers to allow the signs in front of their places of business to swing out during the day. On recommendation of the Police Committee the salary of officer Reuben Rex was increased to $90 a month beginning January 1, 1913. The Board of Health recommended that A. E. Chapman be employed as official fly catcher, his salary to be $25 per month for the months of June to November , both included, 34 and $15 per month from December to May, both included. Referred to Trustee Williams. By request of committees the following matters were laid over: Lights on the South extension of Cajon St. to South Ave . ; appointment of a Censor Commission. On motion , the natter of whether or not the city books shall be audited was referred to the finance committee with power to act. B. F. Allen Jr. filed a business license issued January 2nd 1913 for a period of six months in the sum of $10 for the privilege of carrying passengers , claiming he has done no business, is leaving town and therefore asks that the amount be refunded. Someone reported he had been doing business and the request was denied. The report of the Clerk for the quarter ending Dec . 31st 1912 and the annual ' .report for the year 1912 were submitted, accepted and ordered filed. OD notion, such bills as the finance committee has this day audited were ordered paid. Thele appearing no further business, the meeting adjourned to 2 p. m. , January 18th, 1913. !a, r , City Clerk. Redlands California, January 18 , 1913. 2 p. in. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , President Clock presiding. ' The first business considered was whether or not to proceed with the installa- tion of the ornamental lighting system. A aetition (3422) signed by W. J. Morris a nd others presented at the regular meeting of the 15th was again before the Board together with a supplemental one signed by A. S. Parr and others asking that the improvement be abandoned for the present . There was also a petition signed by Paul W. Moore and others asking that the work be proceeded with in accordance with the original plan and the con- tract. Trustee Brock moved the petition to abandon be denied which was seconded by Trustee Williams. The matter was then opened for discussion. There were present a number of interested parties some of whom expressed opinions on the subject. When there were no others present who cared to speak to the petitions President Clock put the question and the Board unanimously voted to deny the petition to abandon the proceedings. The Board then discussed with h. W. Seager the affairs of the Cemetery Association but no action was taken in the matter. There was no further business for the day and on motion,` the meeting adjourned to Saturday, January 25th 1913 at 2 p. m. r (J10 j, . , : . City Clerk. 1110ID 35 Redlands , California , January 25, 1913. 2 p. n. I ° An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , Trustees Williams, Brock , Black and President Clock , the latter presiding. City Engineer Hinckley recommended that awards for material for the Municipal Water System be made as follows ! That the award for furnishing wrought iron pipe go to Smith-Booth=Usher Co. / II . east iron pipe and fittings to the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Co. Valves, Crane Co. / Digging of wells to Leonard Bahr. / Lanterns, Redlands Hardware & Stove Co. ✓ Picks, Jno . F. Boated. / Shovels to E. M. Cope Commercial Co. for Ames #2. / jjydrants, to the Water Works Supply Co. for the Corey Hydrant. ✓ All, according to their bids submitted on the 15th day of January 1913 and in accordance with specifications. A separate motion was made and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Board for °the award of each of the contracts above mentioned. The motion in each case authorized the president and the clerk to execute said contracts on the part of the I City provided the respective contractors furnish a satisfactory bond for a sum equal to twenty-five per cent of the amount of the contract a*ardeda to him. All other bids rejected. On motion, matters were deferred as follows : Award the the contract for riveted steel °pipe , for pumps , pump heads and auto truck. (ss.) The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Red- lands establishing and fixing the maximum rate of gas furnished to the inhabitants of said City from February 1, 1913 to February 1, 1914" was passed by the following vote • Ayes. Trustees Williams , Brock; Black and Clock. Noes ! None. (ssr) The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands repealing certain subdivisions of Section 72 of Ordinance No. 430 and repealing Sections 266 to 276 both inclusive of said ordinance" was passed by the following vote : Ayes! Trustees Williams, Brock, Black and Clock. Noes: None. IIThe Clerk was instructed in the following matters : To advertise for bids for City printing and Job : work for one year from March 1st , 1915t to investigate the relative cost of publishing °the annual report of 1912 in the newspaper and in pamphlet form. Trustees Brock and Black were named a committee to further investigate the matter of a public market. On motion, the Engineer was instructed to purchase the necessary equpme int for testing gas for sulphur. Trustee Brock, Engineer Hinckley and the Clerk were named a committee to arrange the details of opening the Municipal Water Office. On motion, George S. Hinckley was appointed superintendent of the Municipal Water Department at a salary of $125 per month, beginning February 1, 1913. 36 On motion, it was ordered that before any resolution, --ordinance , notice or other instrument of like character shall go out from any department of the City to the printer or elswhere that the form of same shall bear the 0. K. of the City Attorney. On motion, the meeting adjourned until Monday, January 27th : t 7 :30 p. in. • City Clerk. Redlands Calif ornia,.January 27, 1913. 117 :30 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, President Clock, Trustees Williams, Brook and Black. The first matter taken up was bids for riveted steel pipe which were submitted January 15th and action deferred. President Clock stated that the Board has decided that the proper course to pursue As to reject all of said bids submitted owing to the fact that the time of de- livery of the material is not satisfactory. Trustee Brock moved that all bids for riveted steel pipe be rejected and the City re-advertise for bids on this material , specifying the time of delivery. The motion wa s seconded by Trustee Williams. Before putting the question President Clock stated that there were present representatives of some of the firms which had entered bids and asked if they should be allowed to speak on the matter in hand providing they so desired. It was decided to give them the opportunity and several addressed the Board. Finally President Clock put the question and the notion above recited was adopted, all members of the Board present voting in favor thereof. On recommendation of .1ngineer Hinckley a contract was awarded to the Deane Steam Pump Co. for two pump. heads according to the bid of said company submitted, and the President and Clerk were authorized to execute said contract requiring a satisfactory bond in the sum of twenty-five per cent of the contract iso awarded. The Clerk was instructed to return certified checks to all unsuccessful bidders for material for which contracts have been awarded. The Board then adopted the following resolution: "RESOLVED, that the City En- gineer of the City of Redlands be and he us hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board as soon a s practicable 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 an eight inch sewer upon Norwood,St. , Bond St. and Olive Ave. , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 306 to be hereafter adopted by this Board, together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work, which Resolution is on file with the City Clerk and reference is hereby made to the §ane." Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer did prepare and submit plans, specifications , profiles and cross sections of street work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 306, including a careful estimate of the cost of said work , as follows : $3300.00 for said work complete , including X100 for incidental expenses, whereupon the Board adopted the following resolution! "RESOLVED, that the plans , specifications , profiles 'TIMID 37 and cross sections prepared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention No . 306 be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board and the estimate of the Bald City Engineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. The Board then adopted Resolution of Intention No. 306 providing for the work as above described and all matters and things set forth IIin said Resolution of Intention No. 306. On motion, it was ordered that a warrant be drawn in the sun of $225,000 .00 in favor of the Redlands, Lugonia and Crafton Domestic Water Co. , the amount being the pur- chase price agreed upon between said company and the City of Redla nds for certain portions . I of said company' s property. A motion prevailed instructing the clerk to write the Chamber of Uommerce re- questing that the action for non-participation in the national Orange Show to be held in San Bernardino next month be reconsidered. On motion of Trustee Brock Leon H. Smith was appointed Secretary of the Muni- cipal Water Department at. a salary of $100 per month beginning February 1, 1913. - This ended all business before the Board at this time and on motion the meeting adjourned. ��l City Clerk. • Redlands California , February 5, 1913. I 2p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , President Clock in the chair. JThe first matter considered was bids for power and power plants. A number of such bids had been entered on various engines, together with blue prints and specifications . These bids were all opened, read)and, on.motion, were referred to the water committee and engineers. The President then called for the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting and subsequent meetings. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 15th, the adjourned regular meetings of January 18th, 25th and 27th were read and approved. B. F. Allen, Jr. , asked for the refund of 410.00 licnese for carrying passengers which license 'was issued to him on January 2nd 1913 for a period of six months but he had II desired to leave the city a few days later without having done any business whatever. On motion, it was ordered that 410.00 be refunded. It was also ordered that a refund of 4744.20 be made to the E. C. Sterling Estate being the amount of taxes on the following property: Automobile $1,000 .00 , Furniture 4y 2000 , II Jewelry 4200.00 , Piano 44150.00, watches 450.00, the total of 03400.00 at the : 1.30 rate . At the time of assessing for the year 1912 the assessor, being unable to get in touch with , anyone who could declare the above property of the estate , entered the same on the rollY r as it was the preceeding year. It has since developed that this property was all removed from the city before the time of assessing for said year and was therefore out of the juris- diction of the assessor and for thisreason the order was made to refund the said 444.20. 38 A. Leipsic , E. B. Patterson and W. L. Frost , a committee from the Merchants and Manufacturers Assn. appeared to discuss the matter of Redlands having an exhibit at the National Orange Show to be held in San Bernardino this month. They stated that since the Chamber of Commerce has abandoned the proposition on account of the lack of funds the • Merchants and Manufacturers Assn. has taken it up with a hope of having a creditable II exhibit. They thought this could be done for $400.00 and if the city would donate $200.00 the committee will raise the remainder outside. After some discussion, a motion prevailed to appropriate 6200.00 to be for advertising purposes, the same to be turned over to a committee from the Merchants and Manufacturers Assn. when they shall have secured the IIremaining necessary funds from other sources , the same being to advertise Redlands at the National orange Show under the auspices of the Merchants Manufacturers Assn. and not otherwise. Communications. The Tree Commission recommended that the petition of Isadore L. Montgomery(273) filed December 4th 1912 for removing a row of eucalyptus trees on highland Ave. between Cali- tDfrAira Latjand Alvarado St. be granted, the petitioner to also remove the small pepper trees that grow between. On motion the recommendation was adopted. rhe family -of Mr. A. A. Smiley acknotledged the floral offering sent by the City officials on the occasion of Mrs. Smiley's death. Ordered filed. The Southwestern home Telephone Co. advised that its gross receipts for the , year ending December. 17:,. 1912 amounted to $43 ,034 .06 of which amount two per cent or $820.68 is due and payable to the city under the terms of their franchise. Ordered filed. II Petitions. Dr. Edwin Raymond a •transient physician, through Marshal Larmore , petitioned for a reduction :fn a license which will admit of his mating periodical visits to the city to see his patients , claiming that the present license of 625.00 per day is almost prohibitive. On motion, the petition was denied. Fred. A. Clark and others (3426 ) asked that the current be turned on the ornamental lighting system installed in the Huizing subdivision. On notion same was granted. B. F. Kirk ( 1) applied for a position as janitor of the City offices. ordered filed. I .Beal (3427 ) asked for permission to move a house from orange 5t. between Stuart Ave. and high Ave . to a point on Orange bt. south of union Ave. On motion the II matter was referred to the City Engineer with power to act. The Tree Commission recommended that the following petitions for removing trees be granted: J. H. Schroeder (300 ) , u. C. Layman (301) , A. Laird ( 302) , and B. G. Burdick (303) ; that the petition of C. B. Meskimmons ( 304) be granted a s to removing trees on condition that he plant pepper trees in April to conform to adjacent planting. II Nellie M. Webster (305 ) and Wm. Lindenberg (306) asked for the privelege of removing alternate trees on the south side of Colton Ave . between Sixth and Orange Sts. The Commission reported that these trees have been removed. There was next some discussion of the Gas Ordinance recently adopted fixing the rate at $1.20 per thousand cubic feet. mrustee Williams introduced an ordinance 1UOID 39 amending the same , also an ordinance relating to the electric rate , both of which were laid over under the rules. TrusteemBlack introduced an ordinance relating to the tuberculin test which was likewise laid over for second reading. IIThe ordinance previously introducedAentitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands relating to the taking of spirituous , vinous and malt liquors into poor rooms , billiard halls and other places of business in said city" was passed by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Williams , Alexander, Brock, Black and Clock. , Does : None. The question arose as to whether or not the city shall continue with the donation I of : 25.00 per month to the Settlement in the event the institution changes hands. Referred to Trustees Williams and Black for investigation and report at the next meeting. Trustee i9iiiiams reported that the Police Commission has investigated the affair in which officer Reuben iiex wounded Oscar Yates recently and find the act of the said officer justifiable. On motion the report was adopted. Un motion, the President of the Board and 'Clerk were authorized to execute the contract heretofore approved between the Redlands Water Co. and the City of Redlands for the purchase of pertain properties of the said Water company. At this point Trustee Clock tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Trustees , explaining that he must now devote more time to h is private affairs. tie took this ocassion to thank his colleagues for their support and cooperation during the time of his service as President of the Board. , _The, other members of the Board Each expressed their I regret that this action becomes necessary, all, however, thoroughly understanding the situa- tion. Trustee Brock moved that the resignation be accepted to take effect at the conclusion and adjournment of this meeting and onimotion of Trustee Brock Trustee Williams and the Clerk were appointed a committee to draft, suitable resolutions. Trustee Brock then placed in _nomination Trustee Williams to succeed 'Trustee Clock as President of the Board. The motion was seconded by bothTrustee Alexander and Black and Trustee Williams was thus appointed President of the Board with no dissenting voice Trustee Williams then placed in nomination George P. Cortner as Trustee to fill the vacancy on the noard to serve the unexpired tern of Trustee Clock. There were no other nominations and the said George P. Cortner was unanimously appointed trustee as aforesaid. On motion, the committee investigating bids for auto trucks for the water department was given an extension of time to make a report. The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Ulerk for the month of January were sub- ' mitted, accepted and ordered filed. There appearing no further business on motion the meeting ad ' ourned to Saturday Feb. 8th at 11:30 a. m. itc, itte i i City Ulerk. . 40 Redlands California, February 8, 1913. 11 :30 a. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , President Williams , Trustees Brock, Cortner and Black, Engineers, F. E. Trask and Geo. S. Hinckley. . The first matter taken up wa s bids for riveted steel pipe and specials. The Western Pipe and Steel Mfg. Co . of California, Lacey Mfg. Co . and the Baker Iron Works had each entered detailed bids , all of which were opened and read. The bid of the !/ Western Pipe and Steel Co. of California was found to be the lowest and the engineers , recommended that the contract be awarded to said comtanv. On motion of Trustee Brock the contract for riveted steel pipe and specials was awarded to the said Western Pipe and Steel Mfg. Co . of California in accordance with its bid submitted this date and according to and as provided by specifications and notice calling for bids therefor. The President and Clerk were authorized to execute the contract as above , requiring of the successful bidder a bond for twenty-five per cent of the amount of the contract warde.d.. On motion of Trustee Williams all other bids were rejected and the clerk was instructed tO return certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders. President Williams announced the standing committees of the Board as follows: Auditing . . Trustees Brock and Williams Ordinance and Judiciary IT Black and Cortner Parks . " Cortner and Brock Fire " Black and Alexander • Police Alexander and Cortner House and Building " Brock and Black Lighting " Alexander and Brock Streets . . " Cortner and Black Sewers and Water " Brock and Cortner health . . .Trustee Alexander City Marshal Geo. E. Larmore submitted a number of past due business license. certificates which had been placed in his hands for collection and charged to hi.n. Each case had apparently been investigated and a notation was endorsed upon the certi- ficates explaining his inability to collect. The Board carefully looked them over, after which , on motion of Trustee Brock, the same were ordered cancelled and credited to the Marshal. There was no further business for consideration and on motion the meeting adjourned. City Cleric. 1IJ®ID 41 Redlands , California, Feb. 19 , 1913. 2p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , Trustees Alexander , Brock , Cortner , Black and President Williams , the latter in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 5th and the adjourned regular meeting of Feb. 8th were read a nd approved. Communications. William stowe Devol, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce , acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Clerk which contained the recommendation from this Board that the Chamber reconsider its decision not to enter an exhibit at the National Orange Show and stated that Provision has been made whereby the Chamber will co-operate with other civic bodies and that the city will be represented. An Order was read from the State Railroad Connission in which the application for the transfer of the North Side 'Water Co. to the City of Redlands was granted. In this connection it was stated that the owners of the water system in question desire to transfer the same March 1st. After some discussion it was referred to the Water Committee of the Board and City Engineer with power to act and if it is decided to take the property March 1st , the President and Clerk were authorized to issue the warrant for the purchase price. Chas. E. Jewett tax agent of the A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co. asked that assessments against lots 14 to 18 inclusive , Block B, Fairbanks and Wilson' s Subdivision for the opening of Oriental Ave. in 1902 be cancelled as the Company deeded the south 20 feet of each of said lots to the city for said avenue rather than have Sylveria St. opened across its right of way and the deed ofethis property was to be in full settlement of the matter. Investigation proved the statement toe be correct and on motion the engineer was instructed to cancel said sales as per certificates to.. 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 and 11 of 1902. ° Petitions. H. B. Anderson ( 2) applied for a position on the police force . Ordered filed. C. J. Almquist (3428) and others asked for the abandonment of proceedings for constructing a sewer on Bond St. After some discussion the matter was referred to the ' sewer committee and the following resolution was adopted: "RESOLVED, that March 5th 1913, at 3 p. m. in the Council Chamber at the City Hall , Redlands California, be and the same is hereby declared the time and place for considering protests in the matter of con- structing a. sewer on Bond St. as provided for in Resolution of Intention Bo. 306. The City Dnrrg Store , A. A. Moore , Mgr. , applied for a druggist ' s permit under the provisions of O'rdinanoe No . 480. On motion the sane was _rg anted. A. S. Burney through a member of the Board asked for permission to distribute reading matter in the parks, the same to be placed in boxes. On notion the request w s denied. 42 The Tree Commission recommended that the following persons be given ner- YMission to' remove trees as per their petitions: Chas. Putnam (307 ) , Fred A. Turner (308) , Irwin Wilson (309 ) , M. W. Hill ( 310) , Isadore Montgomery ( 311 ) , J . J. Large (312 ) , and E. U. Free]. (313) . I. Beal (314) to remove and reset a certain tree on Orange St. , that J. W. Cooper (315) be allowed to remove four sugar gums only; that S. d. Curtis (316) be allowed to plant umbrella trees in front of her three lots on Myrtle St. south of Clark it. , that Dr. Colburn ( 317 ) , Frank 5tantbn ( 318 ) and D. W. Sargent (319 ) be allowed to trim trees as per their petitions. On motion the re- commendations were adopted. Dr. E. B. B. Newton appeared before the Board to explain why he has objected to paying a business license . he says that the ordinance specifies the practice of 1. medecine and a—s chiropractors do not administer medecine they are not liable to a license under this ordinance . Attorney Leonard ruled that under Subdivision 44 of Section 72 of Ordinance No. 430 Dr. Newton would be liable to a license of 2 per quarter, whereupon on motion the Marshal was instructed to collect this amount upon several unpaid certificates which he holds against Dr. newton. This was the time fixed for opening bids for legal and job printing for one year beginning March 1st , 1913. For the legal a.dvnrtising the Redlands Review Co. entered the only bid which was as follows : For the legal advertising, for one Year beginning March 1st , 1913 , for the first insertion, sixty-five cent 's per lineal inch, five second insertion, forty-five cents per lineal inch, thi "d insertion, thiDt Acents and for the fourth and subsequent insertions 20 per inch per insertion, • pr-4n : -^ �=* + the inch to consist of nonpareil type , set solid and to con- sist of twelve lines of nonpareil type . For printing local notices , eight cents per brevier line f insertio . This being the only bid entered, on motion".,. the contract was awarded to the Redlands Review Co . as per its bid and notice calling for same. For thn job printing four bids were entered as follows: • Rice and Cook .0122.25 Redlands Daily Facts 144.00 Citrograph Printing Co 145.25 Redlands Review 153.75 The bid of Rice & Cook was found to be the lowest and on motion the contract was awarded to them according to their bid and notice calling for bids . All other bids were rejected and the president and Clerk were authorized to execute the two above contracts on the part of the City. • The ordinance previously introduced (554 ) entitled "An ordine.nce of the City of Redlands amending Section 86 of Ordinance rdo. 430 of said city ( rela`tirig t5 the tuberculin test ) " was adopted by the following vote; Ayes: Trustees Alexander, Brock , Cortner, Black and Williams. noes none . The ordinance ( 555 ) entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands relating the furnishing and sale of electric energy for lighting purposes" was up for passage , and said ordinance was adopted, the vote being as follows: Ayes ^!rustees Alexander; Brock , Cortner, Black and Williams . Noes: None. The next matter was the adoption of the following resolution: "RESO ED, that water rates for the City of Redlands be and the sane are hereby fiVed at the same rates heretogore established by Ordinance No. 540 of this city, provided that a IUOID 43 discount of five per cent be allowed from all bills paid not less than six months in advance. _ A deed was submitted from henry Fisher and Marian J. Fisher to the City of Redlands to a right of way to lay and maintain a storm water drain along the easterly line of riot 8 Block 31, of the Residenc,ePlat. On motion the same was approved and the Clerk was instructed II to have it recorded. The bond of Leon H. Smith for $3000 in the National Surety Co. was before the Board. City Attorney pronounced it regular in form , where upon, on motion, the sane was appro--ed and accepted. IThe committee appointed to determine whether or not the City shall continue with donation dtion of C25 per month to the Settlement asked that the matter be referred to the City Attorney as to the legality of such an act and it was so referred. Trustee Brock reported that the committee appointed to investigate the different auto trucks on which bids had been entered had found str aig recommendations from individuals and firms using the Chase car and had decided to recommend that the City award a contract to the Park Garage for a one and. one-half ton Chase (Chassis ) truck .at 01850.00. The re 4,------ and /and the contract so awarded. commendation was so made which, on motion, was duly adopted? All othrr bids for auto trucks were rejected and the president, and clerk were a.uthoried to execute a contract on the part of the city. The Clerk was instructed to return certified checks to unsuccessful bidders. Fred S. Converse , Secretary of the Municipal Employment Agency , submitted his report for the month ending February 15th which was read and ordered filed.. The detailed budget for the year 1913 was next taken up, discussed at length and I finally adopted as prepared, making department appropriations as follows: General Administration . . . . . .. . . j16 ,895.00 Ligh.ting. . 13 ,000 .00 Engineer and Street Department 30,000 .00 Marshal' s Department 10,000 .00 plus 0780 estimated recorder' s fees. Tree Department 4,000 .00 plus 0500 estimated receipts from sale of ;rood . Park Department 6,000.00 :ire Department 5,000.00 City Hall Building r^and . . 4,000.00 Water Department , estimated . . . 75,000.00 IOn motion it was ordered that c8 ,886.48 be transferred from the Municipal WaterBond fund to the following accounts , the same having been advanced to and used for the benefit of said Municipal Plater Bond r'und prior to the sale and delivery of the bonds : y4000 to the City hall Building Fund and C4886.48 to the General fund. The president and clerk were a uthorired to execute a contract to the Southern II California merchants Investment Co. relating to extending water mains through said company' s subdivision. On motion it was ordered that anyone owning property in the City of Redlands zMarch 4th, 7F-1k2 , entitled to benefits under the Constitutional amendment adopted October 10th , 1911, exempting property to the amount of ;?1000 under certain condi tions, of soldiers who served in time of war, and who failed at the proper time to make the .required e-rfidavit 44 which insures such benefits , that such person , after payment of the taxes for the current rir, may then make the necessary affidavit and a. refund will be made as prescrired by the Code , provided that this shall not apply to any property upon which taxes hre:ndelin- quent. The Clerk was instructed to mark off of his tax sale book all street opening. oil and sewer assessments, the same having been erroneously placed there several years I ago , as said records are supposed to be in the City Engineer' s office only. J. R. •Strachan presented a demand for a refund of $2 business licnese which was collected from him, $1 per quarter, two quarters , under Ordinance No. 515 , claiming the ordinance did not apply to him as he did not retail soft drinks . Inasmuch as others had paid such license and the ordinance applied to all who handle soft drinks in any rt.nner the bill was disallowed. Bills a edited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended the business for the day and on motion the meeting adjourned. 4110 - . �� ; i . City Clerk. Redlands Calif. , March 5th, 1913: 2. p. m. • A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , President Williams presiding. II The minutes of the regular meeting of February 19th were read and approved. A communication was received from the Central California Construction Co . relative to their bid for furnishing 'powor plants. Referred to the Engineer. Dr: Edward F. Raymond of Los Angeles, through Marshal Larmore , pretested against the payment of V25.00 per day for license to practice in this city. Referred to the City Attorney. Mrs. D. Medell •asked that conditions at the barn of J. h. Stewart on the corner of Stuart Ave. and 7th St . be investigated. She 'claims conditions are such that she cannot rent her property and asks that the nuisance 'be abated or her taxes reduced. Referred to Trustee Alexander and Health Commissioner ide. Rotice •was received of a meeting of the stockholders of the Redlands heights Water Co. at 8* W. Citrus Ave. , March 18th at 10 a. m. The Clerk was instructed to ' attend and represent the city. An invitation was received to the Fourth international Congress on Schools Hygiene at buffalo , August 25-39. President°Williams announced that credentials will be furnished to anyone who desires to attend. II The next matter considered was that of placing wires underground along certain , streets named. in an order of the Board of Oct. 16th, 1912, and also an order° of December , 11, 1912, fixing the time when said work shall be completed. It was noticed that nothing had been done by the companys affected. There were present a number of gentlemen who own property on Orange St. north of the Santa Fe Ry. Right of Way who 1 tl®I D 45 urged the Board, while considering this matter, to reconsider a petition (3406 ) filed October 20th 1912, asking that the order of October 16th be amended requiring wires_ to be placed underground along urange St. as far north as Colton Ave. H. C. Deming, J. A. ilenard, E. S. Graham and W. L. McConkey urged that the order be so amended. They II stated that they are Going to the expense of installing the ornamental lighting system and feel that the telephone , electric light and trolley poles should be removed as they . will detract from the improvement above mentioned. After some discussion, on motion of Trustee Cortner, the City Attorney was in- ' structed to draft an ordinance requiring all wires to be placed underground by September 1st , 1913, along the following streets and avenues: Cajon and Orange St. between Colton and Olive Aves. , Citrus Ave. between Third and Sixth Ste. , State St. between Third and Sixth Sts. , Central Ave. between Fourth and Sixth Sts. 7 the S) being to plade all wires underground1included the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Company's, the Edison Electric Co. and the Southwestern Home Tele- phone Co. and the poles removed. It was understood that the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. will be asked to tie to building's where possible to arrange with property owners and re- move the trolley,-poles. (3428) Albert Hall and others asked that two lights be installed on Herald St. . one at the corner of Brockton and the other midway between Brockton and Union Axes. The lighting committee recommended that the petition be granted, also that two lights be installed on First St. between the Fox 17oodsum Lumber Yard and Stuart Ave. On motion the recommendation I was adopted and these four lights ordered in. The Tree Commission made the following recommedrations concerning petitions filed: That the petitions of J. A. Menard ( 320 ) , I. L. Lyons and cons ( 321 ) , Marshall Rugg( 322) , Henry Heal ( 323) , Elsie G. Otis ( 324) and Jr. G. Feraud (325 ) for removing certain trees be granted; that J. B. Morse ( 326 ) be allowed to trim certain trees under the ,supervision ( 327 ) of the Acting Forrester; that the petition of Thos. Colemanto remove a tree at 412 High Ave. be denied. On motion, the above recommendations were adopted. This was the time fixed to hear protests in the matter of constructing a sewer on certain streets set forth in Resolution of. Intention No . 306. M. M. Moore and T. C . Harvey were present and stated that inasmuch, as there is only one resident on Bond ot. they would like for said street to be omitted from the proceedings. One resident of the neighborhood stated that his cesspool is out of commission and the sewer is badly needed I and therefore urged that they proceed with the construction of said sewer. After discussing the matter at some length, on motion of Trustee Brock, the pro- tests were overruled. Then on motion of Trustee Brock the following Resolution was adopted: "RESOLVED, that all proceedings heretofore taken under Resolution of Intention No. 306 be and the same are hereby rescinded and all proceedings thereunder are hereby abandoned" . II' On motion a resolution was then adopted instructing the City Engineer of the City of Red- lands/to make and submit to this Board as soon as practicable , plans , specifications , pro- files and cross sections for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following streets , to-wit: - The construction of an eight inch sewer upon Bond St. and Olive Ave. , and Norwood St. produced to Brookside Ave. , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 307 to be hereafter adopted by this Board, together with a 46 0] careful estimate of the cost of said work: Pursuant to instructions the said Engineer did prepere plans , specifications, profiles and cross sections of street work contemplated by proposed Resolution of In- tention No. 307, including a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work, as follows : 0,300.00 for all of said work complete including $100 .00 for incidental , expenses. . On motion the Board then 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 proposed Resolution of intention No. 307 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." The Board then adopted Resolution of Intention No. 307 which said resolution' provides for the work and improvement above mentioned and all other matters and things set forth in said Resolution of Intention No. 307. F. Garvin Hodson was present and submitted a map of a contemplated subdivision on Garden St. to be known as the E. A. Moore Subdivision^. The hoard looked theeplan over and approved the same. Mr. Hodson then stated that work will proceed in compliance with the ordinances of the City. On reconnenaation of the Board of riealth A. N. Chapman was employed as official. fly catcher at a salary to be §15 per month for such months as he may serve in such capacity from December to May both inclusive , and X25 per month for such months as he may serve from June to November inclusive. There was submitted by henry Fisher an assignment to the City of Redlands of his right, title and interest in and to a certain agreement with J. 4. Norton , being a perpetual right to convey water through the said Norton pipe line . The same was accepted and ordered placed on record in the office of the County Recorder, an liernar- dino , Cal. she Engineer reported three bids for making to order a body for the Chase Auto Truck whicn was- purchased for the water department . The bids were as follows : Chas. Yost . ..0147.50 Louis Fletcher t P. remplin. . . .T, C. Harvey 125.00 The bid of T. C. Harvey was declared to be the lowest, whereupon on notion the contract was a warded to him and the other bids rejected. li. W. Seager here addressed the Board in regard to cemetery matters. He stated he has a prospective buyer. :for a lot in that portion of the grounds which they had intended placing under the perpetual care system and desired that the City Attorney suggest a form of transfer which would not be in conflict with the city's plansand purposes providing its. .; eventually taktngover the cemetery. This the City Attorney agreed to do . Mr. Seager suggested that a committee be appointed to look into the ' cemetery affairs , going over the books etc. On notion the Park Committee of this Board was appointed for such an investigation. The matter of water rates for the Review Office was brought up and left with the finance and water committee for adjustment. 1 UCH D 4'7 The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of February were read and ordered filed: Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were order paid. '' There appeared no further business for consideration and on motion the meeting adjourned to Wednesday March 12, at 7 :30 p. m. Jr ' „ eri 1 , City Clerk. II Redlands,California,riarch 12-1913. 7::36 P.M. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, President Williams presiding. A proposal for electrical energy for municipal purposes was submitted by the also an amended bid was:submittedeby the Southern California Edison Company, Southern Sierras Power Company,,whichweTe referred to the Joint Water Corrit'tee. F.P.Meserve ,Secreta.ry of the aoint Water Committee was present and stated that the said Joint Water Committee while in session had recommended that the Board of Trustees v of the Uity of Redlands,California award to The Southern Sierras Power Company the con- tract for furnishing electrical energy to said City for municipal purposes . Trustee Cortheremoved that the contract for electrical energy be awarded to the said The Southern Sierras Power Company and that the President and Clerk be authorized to execute the proposed contract with said Company,submitted to the Board with its bid. Said motion was seconded and duly adopted by the unanimpus vote of the Board. All other bids were rejected. The Clerk was instructed to return certified checks to unsuccessful bid- ders. On recommendation of the City Engineer ,the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing oil fot the street Department ; also for cement for the Municipal Wa- ter Department. Trustee Alexander introduced an ordinance amending the ordinance relating to publishing the delinquent tax list ,which was laid over under the rules . II There appeared no further business for consideration and on motion the meeting adjourned. 0 city Clerk. 48 Redlands , California. March 19-1913. 2 P.M. A regular meeting of the board of Trustees. Present ,i'resident Williams ,Trustees Brock,Cortner abd Black. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 5th. and the adjpurned regular meet- ing of March 12th.were read. end approved. A representative of the Southern Calif.Mercha.nts Investment Co.was present and submitted a )!ap of the subdivision known as the University Square and asked that the sar^.e be same be accepted. The City Engineer reported that the said Company so far had com- plied with all requirements of the City relating to subdivisions with the exception of some concrete work which had been delayed because of inability to get water. The Com- pany' s representative stated that as soon as the City can reach them with water mains the concrete work will be done and all other requirements of the City met. On this condition,on motion of Trustee ?Brock the map was accepted. A map of the Huizing Subdivision was also presented for acceptance. The Engineer r reported all requirements complied with,whereupon on moyion the map of the said Huiz- ing Subdivision was accepted. VCOP.MdUrIICATIONb. rirs.L.H.Meigs tendered her resignation as a member of the Tree Commission which was accepted with regrets. The Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs.Meigs and to ex- press appreciation for the service she has rendered the City. Mont.P. Chubb ,President of the Chamber of Commerce suggested. placing two big ,signs, one at the City line on Brookside Ave. and the other at the Oity line on Colton Ave. ,directing all automobile EIEL.22 to the .Cha.mber for information and direction to parks and principal drives. He also auggaste4 suggested a sign on Cajon st. just north of Highland Ave. directing the way to Bailey Heights and. Prospect Park. Referred to the Park Committee and Engineer. E.D.Donham submitted his report of the audit of the City Clerk' s books for the period from Jan.l-1911 to Dec3l-1912, the examination covering all transactions and settlements with the various departments of the City. Ordered filed. F.S. Converse,Secretrry of the Municipal Employment Agency submitted his report for the month ending March 15-1913 which was ordered filed. in this connection the question arose as to the necessity of longer maintaining this department in view of the fact that the City is now employing so many men in the water department. Referred to TrUbts!srBraokmandifartner with power to act. The Tree Commission recommended that the petition of Mrs.M.P.Moll4for removing a pepper tree at 466 High Ave.be denied; that the petitions of Neil McMullin,Leon Jure and Daniel Stanton be granted; that the application of N.Andrews et al for Um- brella trees for Myrtle Ave.be granted ,the petitioners to furnish the trees; that the petition of Pedro Benzor for removing trees on Lawton St.be granted on condjdtton that he replace same with pepper trees ;that Jennie Sullivan,520 Stuart Ave.be allowed to remove only three treectunder the supervision of the Acting r•orecter ; that Rennie be allowed to remove two trees at 23 Nordina and to replace the same with two Black ecoacias. On motion all the above recommendations of the Commission were adopt- ed. 1 EMI 0 49 1 The Ordinance previously introduced,amending Section 228 of Ordinance No . 430 was passed by the following vote; Ayes , Trustees Brock,Cortner,Black and Williams. Noes, none. II Trustee Cortner introduced. an Ordinance relating to under-ground wires along cer- tain Streets and. Avenues which was laid over under the rules . The Salvation Army Captain was present and asked that the City let the Army have some of the trees which are being. removed; that they will take them as they are felled II and remove them to the barracks to be used as fuel,beside serving the further purpose of furnishing work for charity cases. On motion the Park Committee was asked to tee that the Army gets some of this wood and instruct the Acting Forester as to the quanti- ty to furnish. Trustee Curtner of the Park Committee brought up the following matters; He suggested that the seven acre grove which is a part of the Sylvan Park acreage,be denuded of trees and converted into a lake for boating and probaby a portion of the lake be equipped as a swimming and wading peel. He thought the proceeds of the sale of the seven shares of wa- ter and the trees will be sufficient to prepare the ground and pipe water to the spot. He a&so suggested selling the water stock which goes with the pepper Park on East Central Ave.and that the proceeds be used to pipe the ground for sprinkling then sow the plot to Devil grass and later place some seats there,and thus convert an eye-sore into source of pleasure. He also spoke of the salary of one man working in Smiley Park being higher ' than other men in the City' s employawho are doing similar work, he stated however that this man does some extra work on Sundays ,and suggested that the salary be the same as the other men and that he he paid extra for the Sunday work. This last matter was referred to the Park Committee with power to act ; the other two matters to the same Committee for further investigation. President Williams spoke of the need of a sidewalk on Alvarado St.between Palm and Cy- press Avenues,saying that pedestrians have to walk out in the street ,which is dangerous . On motion the Clerk was instructed to write 0.W.Harris and Fred. Champion to remove the trees from the sidewalk space along their property,after which something can be done to- ward affording a sidewalk. The next matter considered was that of fakirs and transient merchants. As to the former, be it was thought that if possible of enforcement an ordinance should adopted providing that ' no license shall issue to such persons , or they should at least not be allowed to operate within the fire limits. As to transient merchants ,it was thought a bond should be requir- ed of them. On motion this matter was referred to the Ordinance Committee and Attorney. The question of additional police signals was discussed; whether they shall consist of red lights at certain points to aiLltferwhere they may be seen at as great a distance as II possible ,or attached to the ornamental light posts at intervals. Referred to the Police Committee and Engineer with power to act. An extension of time was granted the Health Committee to report in the matter of a complaint of ntisance filed by Mrs. U.Madell. Bills audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. 0 `� / This ended the business for consideration a :ci)' `v -tion the'eeting adjourned. / IN - --- 02 ty v, . erx. 50 Redlands ,Celifornia. march 26-1913. 8 P. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees: three hours notice having been given. All members present and Present Williams presiding. . Present also were City Attorney and City Engineer. Me matter of whether or not the City should carry employe' s insurance was discussed at length but no action was taken. The Board then took up the question of the advisability of the City acquiring the elec- tric lighting distributing system,which subject was under discussion for some time. finally Trustees Brock,Black and Cortner were appointed as a 'Commmittee to investigate the matter and to confer with officials of the Southern California Edison Company with a view to as- certaining the price at which said Company' s distributing system can De purchased. There appeared to Era further matters tc consider at this time and on motion the meeting adjourned. /_//6 4.41 , Redlands California, April 2, 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , President Williams presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 19th and the special meeting of March 26th were rend and approved. The first matter of business taken up was bids on cement and oil for the city, bids having been advertised for this date. The following proposals were received for furnishing cement: Fox Woodsum Lumber Co. , §2.60 per barrel., , net, f. o. b. Redlands. Union Lime Co . , rS2.65 per barrel , net , f. ' o. b. Redlands with an extra charge of ten cents each for sacks returnable at the same piice. Bids were received from Brookings Lumber & Box Co. , Russ Lumber Co. and E. M. Cope Commercial Co. , all being at the same figure , to-wit, 02.60 per barrel ,net, f. o. b. Redlands , sacks ten cents each extra to be credited at the same prise if returned in good order. On recommendation of Engineer Hinckley all of the above bids were rejected and on motion the purchase of the amount of cement which the city shall need was left in the hands of the city Engineer and Finance Committee with power to act. Bids as follows were received for furnishing oil for the street department : I G. 1i. Sawyer, road oil containing not less than 75% asphaltum, $0.98 per bbl. not less than 85%, $1.20 , not less than 90%, $1.23 , all prices f. o. b. Redlands. Standard Oil Co. , road oil No. 6 containing not less than 75% asptaltum, $1.09 per bbl. , No. 5 not less than 80%, $1.14 , No. 4 not less than 85%, $1.19 , No . ,3 1UOID 51 not less than 90%, $1.24, all f. o. b. Redlands. The bid of G. H. Sawyer was declared the lower. J , whereupon on motion the contract was awarded to the said G. H. Sawyer and the bid of the Standard Oil Co. was rejected. COMMUNICATIONS James H. Mdze Jr. asked for a refund of $10 business license which he paid in December 1912 for the period from January 15th to July 15th 1913. Inasmuch as the business license has been repealed for the year 1913 , on motion, it was ordered that the money be ' refunded. Burns & McDonnell of Riverside wrote to ascertain whether or not the city con- templates investigating the matter of Municipal Light and if there is a prospect of their firm being employed to make such an investigation and report . The communication was ordered filed and the clerk to advise the above firm that the city is not now in need of such services. The Pacific Electric Railway Co. suggested an amendment to the proposed ordinance requiring wires to be placed underground along certain streets and avenues which would specifically exempt the said railway company, for the reason that it will be impossible to obtain permission to tie their wires into buildings at every point. This brought up the discussion of said ordinance . J. J. Prendergast of the Telephone Co . and W. L. Frost of the Edison Co. were both present and expressed the r views of their respective companys , being to the effect that they feel that the time for the completion of the work set out in the ordinance should be extended over a greater period.The telephone company filed an estimate of the cost of putting their wires under ground as provided by the proposed ordinance. Finally the City Attorney was instructed to re-draft the ordinance, amending the same in substance as follows: That it so read that it will not apply to the Pacific Electric Ry. Company; that by September 1st , 1913 all wires be underground along Orange Street from Citrus Ave. to the Santa Fe crossing ; Citrus Ave. between 3rd and 6th Sts. ; State St. between 3rd and 6th Sts. ; Central Ave . between 4th and 5th Sts. ; that in the year 1914 wires should be underground along Orange St. from the Santa Fe crossing to Colton Ave. ; that in the year 1915 Orange and Cajon Streets between Citrus and Olive fives. shall be cleared. PETITIONS J. B. Feudge and others (3430) asked for street. lights on Chestnut Ave. between Pacific and San Mateo Sts. Referred to the lighting committee. Henry Fisher and others ( 3431) asked that the sidewalk space on Chestnut Ave . between Pacific and San Mateo Sts. be narrowed two feet on each side . On motion this petition was denied. A petition (3432) was presented signed by Geo. S. Biggin and others asking the Board to call an election to elect fifteen freeholders to frame a charter for this city. The matter was discussed at considerable length and it was the sense of the Board that this is an inopportune time to take up the matter. The attorney was requested to present the views of the Board as well as his own through the papers , setting forth the objections to adopting a charter so long before it can become operative . 52 On recommendation of the Tree Commission action was taken as follows..on petitions filed: That Sophia 'Robbins (336) , Allen J. :Lawson ( 337 ) , Orrin Porter (336) , J: C. Sproull (539) , L. F. Churchill (340 ) and Mrs. Pentland (341) be allowed to remove certain trees; that the application of Olivia Lewis,for two pepper trees at 330 Wash- ington St. be granted; that the petition of C. H. Sutt (342) to remove trees on Sylvan Boulevard be denied. V. G. Krause appeared in the matter of the size of wires to be used in the conduits which are to feed the ornamental lighting system. After some discussion it was referred to the lighting committee and engineer with power to act. W. R. Flynn of the Santa Fe was present and said his company desires that where the water pipes are placed under its tracks the pipe be encased in cement. Engineer Hinckley seemed to think there would be no advantage in so doing but it was decided to have the company' s engineer confer with him for adjustment of the matter. The Park Committee reported that trees are now being removed from the Sylvan Park orange grove preparatory to constructing a lake therein. Also that the stones are being removed from the Pepper Park and that grass would be sown in the fall. Attorney Leonard reported that Dr. Edwin Raymond , who had entered a protest against paying a business licnese of 4;25 per day to visit patients here , cannot , in his opinion, successfully contest the ordinahce whereupon it was decided to allow the ordinance to stand. The attorney also stated that the city has a right to refuse the use of the streets for the sale of merchandise , whereupon on motion he was instructed to prepare such an ordinance. _Trustee Black brought up the question of bill boards and in answer to the question as to whether or not the city can remove them the attorney stated that it could not where they are erected on private property. The assessor , however, was instructed to place an assessment for improvements against the owner of all lots upon which billboards are located. Trustee Alexander reported in regard to the complaint of Mrs. D. Medell of the barn at the corner of Seventh and Stuart Ave. , saying he had visited the pre- mises and found the same in good a nd seeming sanitary condition and the report was adopted. W. L. Frost submitted a report of receipts and expenditures in connection.. with the Redlands Exhibit at the National Orange Show which was ordered filed. President Williams reported a trip with the Marshal and members of the Health Board to investigate methods-of garbage disposal, reciting how it is done in Riverside and otter places. The matter was referred for further investigation to the Sewer and Police Committees. On motion it was ordered that the city pay a25 per month to St. Thomas ' Aquivas Sanitorium to be devoted to the care of patients which this city may send there from time to time. President Williams asked if the committee is ready with a report in the matter of the city acquiring the distributing system of the Southern California Edison Vi L. Frost Co. and received answer that the investigation is not completed. 1 UO I D 53 who was present stated his company desires a conference with the committee to discuss this matter and it was arranged that he would take the committee to the Los Angeles office for such a conference. Trustee Black offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 307 Ordering IIWork To Be Done and the same was duly adopted. On motion, the Clerk was instructed to a dvertise for bids on Electric motors, pipe and other material for the water department. The attorney suggested that the Notice of Sale of an electric franchise be drafted and the matter:mai referred to him and the ordinance committee. II Reports' of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of Maroh were sub- mitted and ordered filed. The Municipal Water Department submitted a report of its business covering the period from February 1st to March 31st which was ordered filed. Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid after which ,, ., on motion, the meeting adjourned. •, A. I , , SI 0 „ • City Clerk. Redlands California, April 16 , 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, President Williams presiding. Present also were Engineers Trask and Hinckley. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 2nd were read and approved. This was the time set for opening bids for pipe , fittings , pumps and motors for • by the Municipal Water Department. A number of bids accompaniedAblue prints and specifica- tions were received and all opened and read. After comparing the bids on pipe and fittings it was found that the bid of Crane Company was the lowest submitted, whereupon on motion the contract was awarded the said Crane Company at the price named in its bid and in accord- The Presi&ent and Clerk were authorized to execute a contract on the part ance with and as provided by specifications therefor. A All other bids on pine and fittings .of e ciuy. 7-Mere rejected and the Clerk was instructed to return checks to unsuccessful bidders. The bids on pumps and motors were referred to the Engineers for consideration and comparison. II The Southern California Edison Company submitted a bid and proposed contract . hing current for the Ornamental Lighting System, the price being $0.85 per post t----- per per month. It was foundbetter to accept this offer than to use the current of the Southern Sierras Power Company ;when the cost of building the connecting line is taken into con- sideration. Therefore , on motion, the contract was awarded to the Southern California ' Edison Company and the President and Clerk were authorized to execute a contract. The Southern California Edison Company also submitted a bid for furnishing power for the city' s pumning plant and other municipal purposes. Ordered filed. in t'' :: 0 J:-.ectionTle lighting committee reported an interview with officials of the Southern California Edison Company relative to the sale of its distributing system P� p to the City. The officials stated that it will be impossible at this time to give a figure as their property as a whole is covered by their bondSand it will require a great deal of time to get this portion of the system released. It was the sense of the Board that a figure is very much desired within ninety days and the Clerk was in- structed to ask the company to submit a figure within this time if possible. The following bids were received for the construction of a sewer in Bond and Norwood Streets and Olive Avenue under Resolution Ho. 307. F. Montigel & Sons for all of said work complete , ?2998.26 Ernest Frenzell " " " " " " 3225 .00 Highway Construction Co." " " " 3600.00 ' The bid of F. Montigel & Sons was declared the lowest whereupon, on motion, the Board duly adopted Resolution of Award of Contract No. 307 awarding the above con- tract to the said F. 'Montigel & Sons at the price stated in their bid in accordance with and as provided by plans and specifications therefor. All other bids on this work were rejected and the Clerk was instructed to r.turn checks to the unsuccessful bidders. An invitation was received to the Fourth American Peace Congress, St. Louis, May 1, 2 and 3. President Williams stated that credentials would be furnished anyone desiring to attend . A. H. Woollacott in a letter to the Board described an incinerator which he desired to demonstrate to the city in the event one is to be purchased. Referred to the Health and Police Comm_ttees. .PETITIONS. I ( 3433) The SoiIthwest Electrical Company asked for an extension of thirty days time ' in which to complete the installation of the ornamental lighting system. On motion, the petition was granted. • (3434 ) Carroll B. Smith asked permission to lay a pipe line across the south end of Elizabeth St. between Blocks 1 and 2, Smith' s Sub , Bo. 3. Referred to the street committee and engineer. J. A. Barker and others (3435 ) asked for twelve street lights on Ninth St. between Citrus and nigh /Ives. Referred to the Lighting Committee. The Tree Commission made the following recommendations concerning tree petitions which recommendations were adopted; That B. G. Holmes (343) and Jno. A. McCracken (344 ) be allowed to remove certain trees ; that Mary T. Rhodes (345) be allowed to trim trees as per her petition; that J. B. Jeffers ' (346) petition to plant four , umbrella trees on Sixth 5t. be denied but that he be allowed to plant four pepper trees under the direction of the forester. The Commission stated that they had reconsidered the petition of firs. M. P . Moll (328) which was denied on March 19th asking for per- mission to remove a pepper tree at 460 vi. Palm Ave. and to plant a palm in place thereof and now requests that same be granted. The ordinance previously introduced prohibiting the erection and maintenance of telegraph, telephone and electric poleS and Wires upon the public streets of certain portions of the City of Redlands, California was adopted by the following vote : Ayes ; Trustees Alexander, Brock , Curtner, Black and Williams . Floes None. 1I10I9 55 Trustee Black introduced an ordinance relating to the sale of goods , wares and merchandise upon the streets of Redlands which was laid over under the rules. The lighting committee asked for more time in the matter of lighting Chestnut Ave. between Pacific and San Mateo Sts. and the request was granted. President Williams stated that he has been advised that the city has authority ° to regulate power rates within the city and the lighting committee was authorized to investigate the rates and minimum charges now being paid to the Southern California Edison Co . Dr. W. B. Power informed the Board°that his wife at death left a request that a certain large cage of birds on her place be given to the city , the same to be placed in Sylvan Park, providing the Board sees fit to accept it. On motion the gift was accepted and the Clerk instructed to send proper acknowledgement to Dr. Power. On motion, a committee composed of Trustees Brock and Cortner and the Clerk was appointed to draft a resbluti.on to the Board of Supervisors urging that Supervisor Butler act favorably on a;petition for an appropriation from the County Road Fund which shall be sufficient when added to the amount subscribed locally to build the pro- posed road to Forest Home. The garbage matter was again discussed and it was finally decided that the city shall gather and dispose of it , with a schedule of charges sufficient to make the business self supporting. On motion, Trustee Cortner, Deputy Marshal Archer, the Doard of Health and the Clerk were authorized and instructed to work out the details of the system. On motion, it was ordered that the assessment on improvements of the Redlands Hospital property at the corner of Clark and Nordina Sts. be reduced to ?2500 .00 . The report of the Clerk for the quarter ending f1arch 31st was submitted and ordered filed. Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business, on motion the meeting adjourned until Wednesday April 23d, 1913, at 7 :30 p. m. City Clerk. Redlands California, April 22, 1913. 1 p. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees , three hours notice having been given. All members present and ?resident Williams presiding. Trustee Cortner offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution: " W1 REAS , the City of Redlands, California, did on the 12th day of March 1913 enter into a contract with the Southern Sierras Power Company for furnishing electrical energy to said City for power purposes at the City' s pumping plants and for other municipal purposes, and WHEREAS, it is important that the delivery of electrical energy at the said City' s pumping plants under said contract be provided for without delay, now therefore be it RESOLVED: That the Southern Sierras Power Company be and cthe said Company is 56 O T O] hereby granted a permit to construct a pole line and to string wires thereon, through, over or along such streets of said city as may be necessary for transmitting electrical energy in compliance with the terms of the above named contract ; such streets to be selected and designated by the President of the Board of Trustees and City Engineer of said City, so as to be , in their judgment, most compatible with the best interests of said City; the permit so granted shall expire with the contract hereinbefore mentioned." The motion was seconded by Trustee Brock and was adopted, the vote being as follows : Ayes ! Trustees Alexander, Brock, Gartner, Black and Williams. Noes; None. An motion the meeting adjourned. tyt, l' • • City Clerk. Redlands California , April 23, 1913. 7:30 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present , President Williams, Trustees Brock , Cortner and Black. Trustee Cortner offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution: "WHEREAS, the existing agreement for electric power service between the Southern Sierras Power Company and the City of Redlands provides, among other things , that the City shall have the right, option and privilege , upon reasonable notice in writing to the Power Company, of increasing the amount of electric energy to be taken by the City to a maximum therein specified and that the City shall take and use from said Company during the term of said agreement or any extension thereof, all the electric energy required by the City for purposes of its Municipal pumping, and WHEREAS , in the judgment of this Board it appears to be desirable and for the best interest of this City that the City take from said Power Company such increased amount of electric energy as may be necessary for the operation of the pumping plant now located in Reservoir Canyon (being the sane 'pumping plant formerly owned by the Redlands Lugonia and Crafton Domestic Water Company) , dow Tr_ERErOEE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southern Sierras Power Company be and said Company is hereby requested and notified, within reasonable time after the receipt by said Company of a copy of these resolutions to extend its service lines to the City' s said pumping plant at said Reservoir Canyon, a nd to make such connection with the City's . electric motors as may be necessary and proper under the terms of the agreermnt herein- ' before referred to for the efficient operation of the said pumping plant by electric power, provided, however, that the aggregate horse power of current supplied under said agreement shall not exceed the maximum of 1000 horse power limited by the terms of the agreement heretofore made between the said power Company and the City of Redlands ; and provided futtther that the electric energy so required for said Pumping plant , and the furnishing thereof, shall not be deemed a beginning of service under the terns of said contract for the purpose of reckoning the beginning of the service year referred to in said contract ; nor shall this resolution nor the furnishing or acceptance of electric energy for said plant prior to the use of said energy for the pumping plants of said city 1 1101 0 57 to be hereafter installed as contemplated by said contract, be deemed as starting the minimum yearly conpensation referred to in said contract." The motion was seconded by Trusteo,.Black and duly adopted, all members of the Board present voting in favor thereof. The Board next readopted, ratified and approved a resolution adopted a t a special meeting held on April 22nd, 1913 at 1 p. m. granting a permit to the Southern Sierras Power Company for the construction of a transmission line within the city. ' Bids submitted April 16th for electric motors to be used in the water system were next taken up and considered at length. The Board with the Engineer finally decided the bid of the Southwest Electrical Company on Westinghouse motors was the best , whereupon on motion of Trustee Brock the contract was awarded to the Southwest Electrical Company for Westinghouse motors at the figuressubmitted in its written bid and in accordance with and as provided by plans and specifications therefor. All other bids on motors were rejected. The President and Clerk were authorized to execute a contract on the part of the city and the clerk instructed to return certified checks to all unsuccessful bidders. The Engineer was not ready to recommend the award of a contract for pumps and the matter wa s deferred. On motion a demand of L. R . Bahr in the sum of '2348.40 was allowed and a warrant ordered drawn in his favor for said amount. This ended all business before the Board and on motion the meeting adjourned 1913 until Wednesday April 30th^at 4 p. m. City Clerk. n Redlands , California, April 30, 1913. • 4 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , President Williams , Trustees Alexander, Brock and Cortner and En- gineers Trask and 'Hinckley. The first matter of business considered was bids on pumps for the municipal water. system. After a comparison of prices and different features of mechanism of the various pumps offered°, the engineers recommended that the International Steam Pump Company, successors to the Deane Steam Pump Co. , be awarded a contract for 228 x 12 and 1 10 x 12 vertical, single acting, power, triplex pumps. On motion of Trustee Brock the said company was awarded a contract for three pumps as above described at the prices named in its bid and according to and as provided by plans and specifications therefor; that all other bids be rejected and. the President and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract on the part of the City. The Clerk was instructed to return checks to unsuccess- ful bidders . Rev. Milo Smith was present and stated that the G. A. R. had adopted a reso- lution asking the Board of Trustees to take up the matter of arranging for the Memorial Day exercises , the G. A. R. members being p'}lysioally unable longer to undertake the res- ponsibility and labor involved. It was the sense of the Board that it will be unwise 58 to take any official action and it was suggested to Mr. Smith that he take the matter up with Company "G" . A letter to :President Williams from Dr. Herbert K. Spencer, Toronto , stating he will bring a party of 150 tourists to Southern California in July and asking the City to provide entertainment for them was , on motion, referred to the Chamber of Commerce. A letter was received from the Decarri Incinerator Company of Minneapolis , Minn. relative to installing one of their machines, also a letter from the Progress Club of Vancouver, Canada, asking information regarding the manner in which this city attracts manufacturing industries, to both of which the Clerk was instructed to reply. The Southwest Electrical Co. asked, by petition (3435) , that a line to connect 1 the ornamental lighting system With the distributing system of the Southern California , Edison Company be constructed at once in order to promptly place in operation said ornamental lighting system when completed. Referred to the lighting committee . President Williams spoke of a vacancy on the Tree Commission caused by the resignation of Mrs. K. H. Meigs and stated that if there was no objection he would take pleasure in appointing Mrs. E. M. Lyon. The appointment was unanimously approved. On motion, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing the following material for the municipal water system; Lumber. 75 pieces of 4 inch x 10 inch x 18 ft long, rough Oregon pine #1 400 " 2 " x 6 " x 18 " " II #1 1300 " " 1 " x 12 " x 16 " " Oregon pine , merchantable , surfaced 1 side Asphalt Felt Roofing. 210 squa res , 100 square feet each, 3 ply water proof roofing 210• " 100 " " " 2 " " IT All prices f. o. b. Redlands. There appearing no further business , on motion the meeting adjourned. 41,7 w /, City Clerk. Redlands , California , May 7 , 1913. 2 p. in. A regular meeting of 'the Board of Trustees. Present , President Williams , Trustees Alexander , Brock and Black. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 16th , the special meeting of the 22nd, the adjourned regular meeting of the 23d and the adjourned regular meeting of the 30th were read and approved. Jesse Simpson was present in the interests of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. and asked if the City will aid in the Memorial Day exercises by a donation of f50 toward the expenses of same. It was the sense of the hoard that no donation can pro- perly be made for such a purpose . The attorney advised that the City could in all prOabiiity furnish music for such an ocession and, on motion,of Trustee Brock it was decided that the municipal band shall furnish the music for the day. 111019 59 Engineer Smith of Pasadena was here to discuss an incinerator. ne described plants he ha s constructed and showed photos of several ranging in price from 05000 to 010 ,000. On motion the matter was referred to the Health and Police Committees. F. Garvin Hodson spoke to a petition of Frank J. Pratt Jr. for closing a certain portion of Edgemnnt Drive , offering deeds to other lands near the same which will make the curves in the drive less severe. A tracing of the points in question was sub- mitted to and examined by the Board. ©n recommendation of the City Engineer the said engineer was instructed to start proceedings for closing that portion desired, the petitioner to pay all expense incurred. Acceptance of the deeds above mentioned was deferred. Representatives of Smith-Booth-Usher Co. were present and protested against the action of the Board on April 30th awarding a contract for pumps to the international Steam Pump Co . , claiming that their hid was the lowest submitted according to specifications. ;Engineer Hinckley -stated that the pumps for which a contract was awarded to said Inter- national Steam Pump Co. were provided for in the speficiations and the bid which was accepted was the lowest submitted on these pumps. On motion of Trustee Brock the protest of smith-Booth-Usher Co. was tabled. Communications. Mrs . E. M. Lyon accepted the appointment as a member of the Tree Commission. The Southern California Edison Company quoted the following prices for electric energy beginning May 1, 1913: Up tolEO ,000 K. H. a monthly rate of .9 of one cent per K. H. All energy used in excess of 150,000 K. H. at the rate of .75 of one cent per KH. On motion the communication was ordered filed. The Southern Sierras Power Company made answer to the letter of the Southern California Edison Company above referred to and this communication was also ordered filed. Petitions. ( 3436 ) The petition of A.Leipsic and others to extend the ornamental Lighting system to include 'Fifth St. from Central Ave. to Cajon St. was granted. and the City Engineer in- structed to start proceedings. ( 3437 The two following petitions were referred to the lighting commi,t tee: J. A. Stone l'jfs ) for one light on Clark St. between buena Vista and Michigan St. , U. W. Nixon,, for a street ateiat the corner of Sixth and E. Colton Ave . ' The application of Robert M. Bangle ( 4 ) for a position on the police force was ordered filed. The Tree Commission submitted the' following recommendations concerning petitions filed, all of which were adopted! Chas . E. Brooks ( 347 ) , Chas. Ba tterson ( 348) , H. R. Scott (349 ) , J. B. Wade ( 350) , E. T. Evans ( 351) , Nellie E. Stephens ( 352) , and B. M. Gil- patrick (353) be granted; T. J. Loyd be, denied ( 354 ) ; E. P. Chamberlain ( 355 ) be granted under the supervision of the Acting City Forester; John F. Montgomery (356 ) be allowed to top gravilla trees on Crescent Ave . between San Jacinto and raonterey sts ; that a gravilla at 9 Brookside Ave . the removal of which was asked for by rnrs. Copeland (357 ) be pruned by the acting forester; the acting forester to plant two pepper trees at 313 Calhoun St. for b. M. Gilpatrick ( 358 ) ; that he also plant blackwoods and fan palms on the south side of 60 W. Olive between Center and hiorwood Sts. for L. F. Churchill, ( 359 ) . The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands prohibiting the sale of goods, wares and merchandise upon the streets in said city" was passed by t'he following vote : Ayes , Trustees Alexander, Brock , Black and Williams. goes: Bone. The lighting committee reported favorably on the following petitions : J. B. Feudge et al for lights on i%hestnut Ave . between Pacific and San Mateo Sts. and J. A. Barker and others for 12 lights on ninth St. between Citrus and nigh Ave . The report was adopted and the lights ordered in. en motion it was ordered that the Chamber of Commerce Building be exempt ' from city taxes while being used as at present. The Southwest Electrical Co. submitted a bond in connection with its contract for furnishing electric motors. The attorney pronounced it regular in form; the engineer correct as to amount and said bond, on motion, was approved and accepted. The engina"er stated that the owner of a lot at the corner of Linda rlace and Angelica bt. had failed to construct a sidewalk in accordance with a previous order, all other property owners effected having complied. The engineer was instructed to start proceedings for the construction of this walk unless the owner thereof complies with the order prior to the next meeting of the Board. The reports of the Treasurer , Recorder and Clerk for the month of April, 1913 were submitted and ordered filed. bills and salaries audited' by the finance committee were ordered paid. Ivo further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned until Wed- nesday, Hay 14th, 1913 at 4 p'. m. de City Clerk. Redlands , California, May 14, 1913. 4 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , President Williams , Trustees Brock and Cortner. This was the time fixed for opening bids for the furnishing of lumber and roof- ing and the following bids were received; Lumber. Fox-Woodsun TumbermOOmpany '1036.50 Brookings Lumber and box Company 1032.00 Russ Lumber & Mill Co. 1028.75 The bid of the Russ ,umber and Mill Co. was declared the lowest whereupon on notion of Trustee Brock seconded by Trustee Cortner the contract for the furnishing of lumber, for which the above bids were received, was awarded to. the said Russ Limber & ' Mill 1/4;onpany at the figure named in its bid. All other bids on lumber were rejected. The following bids were received for the furnishing of roofing, action on the same being deferred until the regular meeting of May 21st , 1110ID . 61 Roofing. Bidder Make 1 ply 2 ply 3 ply Long Beach Imp. Co. Samples ---- 1.74 2.19 Russ Lbr. & Mill Co. Regal ---- 2.30 2.60 Pioneer raper Co. Flaxine ---- 1.75 2.17 IE. m. Cope Commercial Co. Shasta ---- 1.95 2.50 Fox Woodsum Lumber Co. Cronolite 283.50 336.00 Brookings Timber & Lumber Co. Certainteed 1.65 1.95 2.25 Blake, Moffitt & Towne Guaranteed 1.70 2.10 Redlands Bdwe . e; stove no . Flaxine ---- 1.75 2.16 II II It if II It „ Storm ming ---- 2.00 Duroid 2.05 " " " If If Weaveroid ---- 2.45 " " IT 11 If Eureka ---- 2.10 ' On motion, President Williams and Trustee Cortner were authorized to determine the color of paint to be used on the ornamental light posts.. Certain bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business , on motion, the - • , ;ng ad :. ned. , , I j� . Depu y City Clerk. I Redlands California , May 21 , 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner and Black. President Williams being absent Trustee Brock was unanimously chosen to preside . The minutes of the regular meeting of May 7th and the adjourned regular meeting of May 14th were read and approved. The first matter taken up was bids on roofing laid over to this meeting. After a discussion, examination of samples and comparison of prices, on motion of Trustee Cortner, the contract for 210 squares of roofing was awarded to the Fox-Woodsum Lumber Company for the sum of 5$336 .00, the price named for same in their hid, the roofing to be up to sample sub- mitted and specifications . All other bids for roofing were rejected. II V. . G. Krause was present and brought up the matter of the names of the manufacturer tor appearing on the doors of the ornamental lamp posts, saying that to eliminate the names it would be necessary to cast new doors which will cost about §300.00. Under the circumstances , the Board did not feel that the contractor should be put to that expense and the ratter was dropped. II In this connection Trustee Cortner stated that owing to the absence of President lamp Williams no deci sion has been reached as to the color which the ornamental\posts shall be painted and the matter was deferred. A petition of J. L. Mack, Attorney in fact for J. W. Patterson, asking that cer- tain tax sales against the Wf W4 NE* SE* Section 14 , T1S , R3W, be cancelled was granted and 62 the sales which follow, being the ones set out in said petition, were ordered cancelled; No. 88. of 1898, Do. 39 of' 1899 , No. 40 of 1900 , Do. 29 of 1901, ro. 39 'of 1902, No. 98 of 1903 , ,vo. 85 of 1904 and No. 154 'of 1905. L. W. Clark arid others asked that the ornamental lighting system be extended along the north side of E. State Street between Sixth and Seventh Sts. Referred to Trustees Cortner and Black. ° A petition was presented which was 'signed by Mrs . E. T. Scott and others asking- that the ordinance regulating podl rooms and billiard halls be amended to provide for Sund.1'y closing , forbidding the sale of drinks of any and all kinds and the removal of partitions across the front of such rooms . The matter was discussed at some length ' with firs. Montigel , Mrs. Miles, W. L. Morrison and others who were present. The Board took the matter under advisement , referring it for particular attention to the ordinance committee. 06.) The Tree Commission recommended that the petitions of J. D. Smith and J. W. 34 , /6yi Vandermark for removing trees be denied ; thatP. Id. Bunt„and the Southwestern Home Tel. 40) 63640 Co .Abe allowed to trim certain trees ; Allison C. Wilmot„be given permission to top trees ; 06,5) (� ; ) (.9670 that the petitions of G. H. Main,,,Mrs. W. M. SmithAand Olive E. Carey„ to remove trees be /3691 (°36 ) granted ; that Mrs. P. S. Ring„and R. P. D. Kingsbury,4e allowed only to top the trees which they ask to remove ; that the follouing applications for trees be denied and other (37° , (3.7,) 077) varieties suggested: Mrs. Eleanor M. Pentland, S. H. Barrett , Mrs . Ermine A. Jordan, (3730 (37') J . C. Glenn and Annie W. Simms; that the following applicants be given the trees for (3, /370377 which they have asked: Chas. Putnam, Rachael McCullough , Sidney Burchell , Alfred A. (37n) (379) (3(02 (3t/ 0g'y) 313 Phillips, Mary 0. Curtis , Miss Mary Williams, rhos. Jeffry, G. A. Schreiber, E. E. Ca se, • /3ad) ("A8d) (387 %asp (38q, �r. B. Main„ Walter :Lennox, Alex Cameron, Phillips hose , Mrs. Davis , r.erbert Clark, Geo . A. Hubbard, Julia W. Wilkinson, C. A. Shafferand Chas. Batterso . On motion, all of the above recommendations were adopted. On motion, a deed from Marie E. Edmonds to the City of Redlands to a right of way in Section 36 for pipe lines gas accepted and ordered recorded. Building inspector M. E. Armstrong submitted his report covering the period from ;January 1, 1912, to March 31st, 1913 which was ordered filed. Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended the business before the Board and on motion the meeting adjourned. Af City Clerk. I UO I D 63 Redlands , California, June 4 , 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the noard of Trustees. All members present with President Williams presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 21st were read and approved. health Commissioner C. E. Ide was present and took up the garbage matter, urging the City to start the collection of same as soon as possible in order to have it systematized before hot weather comes . On motion, the hoard of Health and the Sewer and Police Committees were instructed to confer with the City Attorney and draft an ordinance regulating garbage collection. Rev . Ralph P. Smith , X. H. Field and it. C. Wells appeared and suggested that the City appropriate 420.00 per month for three months for the services of Miss Tisdale to in- struct in play ground exercises in the various parks during the summer months . In their opinions it will keep the boys off the streets and be generally beneficial. Trustee Cortner of the Park Committee stated that the matter had been presented to him and it was his under- standing that it was the desire of those interested that the hoard do nothing more than approve the idea and that the expense would be borne by certain individuals. On motion it . was referred to the park committee with power to act. 0,40 L. W. Clark and C. V. Burns appeared in the interest of their petition to extend ' the ornamental light system to the north side of 1?. State St. between 6th and 7th Sts . President Williams informed them that a petition is in circulation asking for the lights in the next block east and it night strengthen both petitions if action on theirs is de- ferred until the fate of the other is known , or if they did not care to wait they can pro- bably save money and time by making a private contract for the installation of the lights desired. The petitioners decided to wait until the next meeting of the noard. In connection with this matter Trustee Cortner suggested that alternate lamp posts now set along the electric rgilway lines might be removed for use on East State St. and be replaced by posts high enough to carry the trolley guy wires , making possible the removal of many of the unsightly trolley poles. The street committee and engineer were in- structed to investigate . Trustee Williams had the Clerk read a letter from Dr. vi. E. Ryan of Frenchlick, Ind. asking information relative to the whereabouts of his uncle , n. H . Ryan. Referred to the riarshall . is ) Peter Vandermark applied for a position as engineer at one of the pumping stations. Ordered filed. T. b. Holiday asked for permission to construct an arch over the gutter at 425 Cajon St. Referred to the street committee and engineer. The Tree Commission recommended that the application of Mrs. Walter Wood for pepper (.89.6) /35?‘) trees and. the petitions of Morris Phillips and D. 5. Jennings for removal of trees be granted; (In) that the application of Chas. E. Brooks for ten acacias for Church St. he denied but that he plant palms under the supervision of the forester to conform to adjacent planting; that Pig) the Packfic Electric By. Co. be allowed to trim walnut trees on the westerly line of Garden St. under the supervision of the forester. On motion the recommendations were adopted. 64 K. C . Wells and W. F. Mills were present and asked that a portion of Allesa- ndro Road along their, property, being about a half a mile in length, be plowed, rolled and oiled. Engineer Hinckley stated that no improvements of a permanent nature can be made to this road so long as waste water is allowed to run out into the street. Peti- tioners stated that they will overcome this if the city improves the road. Referred to the street committee and engineer. Trustee Cortner stated that he had been requested to ask for the installation of a street arc at 6th and olive Ave. but he hesitated about presenting the petition because he has property in that vicinity. He wished to have it understood that he is not urging the matter but simply accomodating a citizen by presenting the matter. Referred to the lighting committee. Trustee Cortner also stated that the park foreman has informed him that there is a growing demand for a refreshment stand at the park. The advisability of the City erecting a suitable booth and leasing it for said purpose was discussed. and referred to the nark committee with power to act. The Board next accepted and ordered recorded two deeds made to the City of Redlands for rights of way for pipe lines , one by H. H. Ford, the other by the executors of the estate of Gertrude S . B. Saunders. Trustee Brock introduced an ordinance repealing Section 1 of ordinance No . 495 and the same was laid over under the rules. ?resident Williams stated that many complaints had. come to him of the con- dition of the raci.fic Electric Ry. Co. ' s right of way between Cajon and Center Sts. After some discussion the attorney was instructed to take the matter up with the officials of the road, calling attention to our ordinance on the subject and requiring that the right of way be improved and repaired at once. The reports of the Treasurer, ".ecorder and Clerk for the month of May, 1913 , were submitted and ordered filed. On motion the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for furnishing the following material for Reservoir Mo. 6: 18 pieces 4 inches x 8 inches x 18 feet, Rough Oregon rine, Merchantable. 10 " 4 " x 6 " x 18 9 " 4 " x 6 " x 14 " rr II „ rr 64 " 2 ° x 6 " x 18 " 64 " 2 " x 6 " x 16 " " 36 2 " x 6itx 14 90 " 2 " x 6 " x 12 " 10 " 2 " x 6 " x 10 " n n m rt 8000 feet , 1 inch x 12 inches x 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 foot sheathing surfaced one side , 13/16 inch thick, Rough Oregonn?ine Merchantable. All prices r. 0 . B. Redlands , California. Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business, on motion , the meeting adjourned to Friday, June 6th , 1913, at 7130 P. M. City Clerk. A 1UOID 65 Redlands , California , June 6 , 1913. 7 :30 P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , Trustee Curtner. ' There being no quorum present the meeting adjourned until Wednesday June 11 , 1913 , at 7 .30 p. m. City Clerk. Redlands , California , June 11 , 1913. 7t30 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , President Williams, Trustees Alexander and Slack. A. Leipsic , Sam Beeson and W. L. Frost , representing the Fercrants and. rsanufactu- rers Association were present and stated that the Assoc: ation is planning a Fourth of July Celebration which will cost in the neighborhood of $1500 .00 and asked the Board for a dona- tion of ,"G 500 .00 . They further ask that in case the Celebration is held all applications from venders be referred to their committee , also a suspension of the speed ordinance on certain streets to be occupied by the auto races in the afternoon. The matter was taken under advisement to be discussed at a later meeting when all members of the Board are present. President Williams spoke of the parking spaces in certain portions of the busi- ness district and thinks that since the lighting system is now completed it is an oppor- tune time to cement these spaces , thus making a decided improvement . Referred to the street committee to take up with property owners. A petition signed by E. A. Warner and others ( 3444 ) for the extension of water mains to the eastern section of the city was granted and the engineer was instructed to make such extension. On motion a number of bills were allowed which had been properly audited by the `f nance ccnnittee . This ended the business for consideration and on motion the meeting adjourned to June 12 , 1913, at 7 : 30 p. m. ' Ave ' City Clerk . --' —^ Redlands, California, June 12, 1913. 7 :30 p. m. An adjiourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, President Williams , Trustees Cortner and Black. S. S. Garland was present and asked that street lights be extended to the City Limits on East Citrus Ave . He stated that lights were formerly on a portion of East Citrus Ave. beyond where the lights now terminate and for some reason had been removed. He stated that there is now a pole line a portion of the way. Referred to the lighting committee. Trustee Cortner offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution. The 66 motion was seconded by Trustee Black and the resolution duly adopted: "RESOLVED, That the permit heretofore given to the Southern Sierras Power Company to construct a pole and wire line upon certain streets in the City of Redlands be and the same is hereby revoked and annulled. " On motion of Trustee Cortner seconded by Trustee Black the following resolution was duly adopted: "RESOLVED, That the Sierras Construction Company be and it is hereby granted a permit to construct a pole line and to string wires thereon, through , over and along the the same streets heretofore designated by the President of the Board of Trustees andaCity En- gineer under a resolution adopted by this Board granting a similar permit to the Southern Sierras Power Company. Such permit shall expire upon the termination of the contract be- tween the City and said Power Company. " Trustee Black offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution which motion was seconded by Trustee Cortner and the resolution duly adopted: "RESOLVED, That the City enter into a lease with the Sierras Construction Com- pany by which said Company leases to the City a pole and wire line to be constructed by _ said Company within said City for the purpose of transmitting over said line electric ene- rgy to be used by said City; the term to be seven years and the rental to be paid at the rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00 ) per month on the 15th day of each and every month beginning in the month of August, 1913; said lease to be prepared by the City Attorney and in such form as he may deem for the best interests of the City, and the President of the Board of Trustees and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such lease for and .on behalf of said City. " W. C. Guerth was present and asked that someone be instructed to see that chairs for the use of the band members are placed each week in the park where the concert is to he held. The matter was discussed and it was thought best to purchase 4 complement of chairs for each of the three parks since the cartage from one park to another will soon equal the price of the chairs and the Park Committee was instructed to purchase the ne- cessary number of chairs. The Park Committee was also requested to see to it that lights in library Park are tested out at once in preparation for the band concert Friday evening, June 13th. The question of an appropriation to the account of advertising the Fourth of July celebration was next discussed.. The Board did not feel that the sum of $500 asked by the Committee from the Merchants and Manufacturers Association can be subscribed owing to the reduction in the city revenue the present year by reason of the repeal of the busi- ness license and poll tax. It wa s thought, however, that all encouragement consistent ' ahnuld be given. On motion of Trustee Black seconded by Trustee Cortner the sum of $100 was appropriated and in addition thereto the services of the Municipal Band for the Day. City Engineer Hinckley stated that the water department is in need of a cen- trifugal pump which will cost a bout $260, the same to be used for boosting purposes, also some leather belts. Referred to the water committee of this Board with power to act. There appearing no further business , on motion the n' - et ng adjourned. 4107 or i City Clerk. 1UOID 67 Redlands, California, June 1a , 1913. 9 a. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees duly assembled. All members present, President Williams presiding. Upon motion, the resolution heretofore adopted giving the Sierras Construction Company permission to erect and construct a power line within the City was rescinded; and the : .action of the Board authorizing a lease and agreement with said Company was rescinded and annulled. Upon motion, duly carried, certain changes and modifications of the contract heretofore made with the Southern Sierras Power Company of date March 12th, 1913, were authorized to be made , such proposed changes and modifications being read to the Board, and the President and Clerk were authorized, directed and empowered to execute such Supple- mental or modified contract with said Southern Sierras Power Company. Upon motion, duly carried, it was decided that the City construct at once the trans- mission line to be used for the carriage of power to be obtained under said modified contract, and purchase all appliances and equipment necessary to be used in connection therewith, in- cluding the transmission line already constructed by the Sierras Construction Company; and the City Engineer was authorized, empowered and directed to take irnedsate .ch6rge 7 of the con- struction of sash line, •employ all laborers necessary therefor and to purchase all equip- ment and appliances necessary to be used in the construction and complete installation of said line , and, he was further authorized and directed to arrange for an employers accident indemnity bond to protect the City against liability resulting from accident, and also to purchase for and on behalf of the City the poles, wires and equipment of the Southern Sierras Construction Company now erected in the City. There appearing no further business to come before the Board, on motion the - meeting adjourned. ' 440 e Ci�erk . Redlands, California , June 18, 1913. 2 P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , President *Williams presiding. Two communications were received: Notice from the Railroad Commission that the Southern Sierras Power Company had withdrawn its application for a permit to construct an electric line within the City of Redlands , also a resolution adopted by the student body of the University of Redlands. Both having been made public they were, without reading, ordered filed. ) The Southwest Electrical Company^petitioned for an extension of ten days time in which to complete the ornamental lighting system. The engineer stated that when such extensions of time are granted it puts the City to extra expense of inspection. On motion , the petition was granted on condition that the petitioner pay the extra cost of inspection. �� � The Tree Comssionrecomnended that the following petitions be granted: G. G. (44.0 ALO 7'J Kennard and H. C. Smith for removing trees; Chris Hanson for trimming trees ; M. S. Lyon to 68 .. 463) plant a California fan palm. John Mead asked permission to plant three black acacias on Clay St. between Wa shington and Ohio Sts. in the Enterprise Tract but the Tree Com- mission recommended the pla nting of peppers. On motion the above recommendations were adopted. This was the time °fixed for opening bids on lumber for Reservoir No. 6, the IIbids having been duly advertised for as provided by law and the following were received: Brookings Timber & Lumber Co. , the entire bill , $329.50, extra charge to be made for strips and stakes. Fox-Woodsum Lurber Co. , the entire bill •$335.75, extra charge to be made for strips and stakes. I Russ Lumber & Mill Co. , the entire bill , $336.42, extra charge to be made for strips and stakes. The bids were referred to the engineer and water committee who later reported the bid of Brookings Timber & Lumber Co:` the lowest-, whereupon, on motion, the contract was a warded the said Brookings Ti tuber & Lumber Company at the price named in its written bid. The President and !Clerk were authorized to execute the contract on the part of the City, requiring no bond of said Company. All other bids were rejected. - In the matter of the petition of T. S. Holiday for permission to construct a concrete arch over the gutter at 425 Cajon St. , the street committee reported that the gutter at this point will be slightly raised and filled which will obviate the necessity of an arch, and that the same is satisfactory to the petitioner. At the request of the street committee , the matter of cementing the parking spaces in the business district was laid over. I The light comrittee was .not ready to report on the installation of an arc at the intersection of Sixth St and Olive Ave. An extension of time was therefore granted. The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance .of the City of Red- lands repealing Section 1 of Ordinance no. 495" was amended in the manner in which it was adopted. and the said ordinance as and so amended was adopted, the vote being as Cortner, follows: Ayes , Trustees Alexandcr;AtBrock, Black and Williams. Noes: None . On -motion, the •diagram of the assessment district prepared under Resolution No. 305 f6r4an ornamental lighting system on certain streets and avenues, also the diagram of the assessment district under Resolution No. 307 for sewer on Bond and Nor- Sts. . wood,\and Olive Ave . were approved and adopted. H. W. Seager presented a revised map of the Hillside Cemetery property and asked the Board to approve it in order that the same may be recorded. On motion, the ' map was approved and accepted. On motion, a deed from Hay H. Ford, Sallie L. Ford, Isaac Ford, Pauline W. Ford, Arthur Ross and others was accepted and the Clerk was instructed to have the same recorded. Trustee Cortner stated that the Park Committee has been unable to dispose of I Lugonia Park Water and suggested that the same might be rented in exchange for labor in removing stones from the pepper park and hauling red dirt therein. On motion, the matter was referred to Trustee Cortner with power to act. 1UOID 69 Oh motion, all bills and pay-roll lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended the business of the day and, on motion, the meeting adjourned until Friday, June 20th at 7 :30 p. m. 10 City flerk. Redlands, California, June 20, 1913. 7 :30 p. m. An adaourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, Trustees Brock , Cortner, Black and President Williams , the latter pre- siding. On motion of Trustee Cortner the clerk was instructed to notify owners of pro- wooden perty in front of whic hAawnings extend over the sidewalk to remove such wooden awning, as soon as possible . The following bills were audited and ordered paid: A. T. & S. F. Ry. , Russ Lbr. & Mill Co. and Western Pipe and Steel Co. , the demands and warrants being numbered respectively 1518, 1519 , 1520. There was no further business demanding attention and on motion the meeting ad- journed. ' , Am City Clerk Redlands, California , July 2, 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting ofCthe Board of (Tirustees. All members present and President WI lliams in the chair. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 4th , the adjourned regular meetings of. June 6th, 11th and 12th , the special meeting of June 17th , the regular meeting of June 18th and the adjourned regular meeting of June 20th were read.,:and approved. Health Commissioner Ide was present and suggested the adoption of an ordinance regulating chicken', horse and cow corrals with the provision that such corrals shall not be nearereto a residence than fifteen feet. W. t. Morrison was present and urged the passage (j4,44<‘) for of such an ordinance. He also presented a petitionAsigned by twenty citizens askingisuch action. The matter was referred to the Ordinance Committee , Health Commissioner Ide and the Attorney. Rev. F. B. Matthews, Rev. Geo . S. Clark and Rev. H. W. Peek were present and each spoke to the subject of a number of churches having united for the purpose of holding outdoor services Sunday evenings during the months of July and August , and asked permission to use Library Park, the churches to pay for additional lighting and the furnishing of extra seats. On motion , the request was granted. 70 Hugh Osborne , Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce , was present and asked that the Board grant to those who have entered for the racing events on the 4th the use of Prange and Cajon Streets from the Southern Pacific Crossing tb Olive Avenue between the hours of 12 U and 1 P. M. on July 3d for the purpose of trying out their machines. On condition that the streets .;Mill be properly guarded by the committee, the request was granted. The Board next took up the petition submitted at the meeting of June 11th asking that the Board consider the suspension of the speed regulations on the streets that will be used as the race course for the races on July 4th. It having been determined that the race course will be on Orange St. and Cajon St. from Colton Ave . to the top of portions Auchincloss hill, upon motion pe.rmisston?w s. g .oen. 4o,raise 4saiCd'n=r or. said streets between the hours of 1 p. m. and °3 p. m. , July 4th , 1913, provided that the committee having the Matter in charge seeSthat all streets along the course are closely guarded for the pro- tection of the public . Upon motion the following resolution was adopted: "RESOLVED, that the Merchants and Manufacturers Association be and it is hereby granted permission for a pyrotechnic display at or near the Sylvan Park on the evening of July 4 , 1913. " A communication from K. C . Wells was read in which he stated he would remove the wooden awning at 416-418 Orange St. by October 1st. After some discussion, on motion the Clerk was instructed to notify property owners that all wooden awnings within the ornamental light district must be removed by August 1, 1913. (404 ) The Tree Commission recommended that P. F. TaflorAbe allowed to plant 3 black acacias at the Southwest corner of Clark and Buena Vista Sts. ; that Jno. F. Richardson (405 ) be allowed to trim gravillas along his frontage on Hilton Ave. and Franklin St. ; that D. F. Maynard (406) be allowed to remove gravilla trees only at 58 E. Cypress Ave. On motimnQnthb9 rechnmendations were adopted. 'The light committee recommended that street lights be installed on E. Cities Ave . from the present terminus of the line of lights to the east city limits. On motion, the recormednation was adopted and the lights ordered in. On motion of Trustee Brock it was ordered that the City pay the assessment levied against the Day Nursery property for the ornamental street lights. In the matter of the combination 6rnaMestal lighting and trolley poles, the Clerk was instructed to write the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. and see if they will pay a portion of the cost of such poles along their line in the City where there are no build- ings to tie to'. The President and Clerk were authorized to sign a pipe line lease submitted ' by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company, the municipal water lines crossing the said Company's track over its private property/ Trustee Cortner offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution which was duly adopted: "RESOLVED, that the gathering of garbage within the City of Redlands be and the same is hereby turned over to the Police Department of the City, and the rates to be charged therefor to be such as may be fixed by the City Marshal and the Health Officer of said City." The Board next discussed the need of a public comfort station down town. It was finally decided to construct one just inside the park near the Y. M. C. A. , and the 1U0IQ 71 Park Committee was instructed to select a site and to at once take the necessary steps for the construction of such a station. Trustee Curtner stated that there exists some misunderstanding regarding the applicatioi of the fund subscribed by the City to the Settlement and thought the Board should be represented I in the matter by one of its number. He suggested the name of Trustee Alexander and on motion, Trustee Alexander was appointed to represent the Board in all matters in this connection. The Clerk stated that an insurance policy, for S750 on the flush tank would expire July 21st and asked for instructions as to rewriting the same at its expiration. The Presi- ' dent and Clerk were authorized to place this insurance. On motion, it was ordered that $16,000 be transferred from the City Water Depart- ment account to the Municipal Water Bond interest and sinking fund to meet the semi-annual interest due July 15th on said bonds. . The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of June , 1913, were a submitted and ordered filed. Bills , salary and pay-roll lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid from the proper funds. There appearing no further business , on notion, the meeting adjourned. ` rilz City Clerk. II Redlands, California, July 16 , 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, President Williams presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 2nd were read and approved. Miss Marjorie Tisdale submitted her-report of the play ground work for the month ending July 14th, 1913, which was approved and ordered filed. A letter was received from the Pacific Electric Railway Co. in which they stated they will take immediate steps to get permission from property owners to attach their sus- pension wires to such buildings as are suitable and asked for blue prints of ornamental lamp posts with a view to effecting a combination where there are no suitable buildings to I attach to. The. elerk was insttucted to send a proper reply. 447 The Tree Commission recommended that the petitions of Mary M. Allen for removing ( S) trees on E. Cypress Ave . be granted, also that Marie Josephnbe allowed to remove two trees at 320 Columbia St. , the replanting to be done under the supervision of the forester. On II motion the recommendations were adopted. Trustee black introduced an ordinance relating to the keeping of fowls and animals within the City which was laid over under the rules. J. H. Flynn and other citizens of Mentone were present to ascertain if any arrange- ments can be made whereby the City can furnish them water. They stated their supply at present is inadequate and they have no fire protection whatever and that they are within from one to 72 six hundred feet of the city' s line on Wabash Ave. After some discussion the attorney advised that the city cannot furnish water to these people who live outside the city limits unless the city has a surplus of water. As the system is not yet completed and there is now no way of ascertaining whether there will be a surplus to dispose of, President Williams suggested that a solution of the matter would be for the people of Menton to vote for annexation to Redlands. Since no arrangements could be effected, the visitors retired. The Board of Library Trustees sutmitted their report for the year ending June 30th, 1913, also the report of the librarian for the same period , which reports were ordered placed on file. ' The Clerk submitted his report for the quarter ending June 30 , 1913 which likewise was ordered filed. Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended all business Before the board a n.. . Lotion the meeting adjourned, iI Jii . City Clerk. Redlands, California , July 23, 1913. 7 :30 P. M. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees. Meeting called upon notice signed by three members of said Board, calling ' such meeting to be held at the City Hall July 23, 1913, at 7 :30 P. M. , and notice thereof was personally served upon each member of said Board at least three hours before the time appointed for such meeting. There were present at said meeting Trustees Williams, Brock, Cortner, Black and Alexander. The Board discussed the advisability of purchasing a motorcycle for use in connection with the water system of. the City, and also three triplex power pumps, and after some discussion the engineer was directed to prepare specifications for such pumps. Thereupon the City Engineer presented to said board specifications which he had prepared for such pumps and upon motion duly made and seconded such specifications were approved and directed to be filed in the office of the City Engineer of said City. Thereupon the City Clerk was directed to publish Notice Inviting Sealed Proposals or bids for such motorcycle and also for such pumps according to such specifications, referring therein tot such notice and specifications,thardin that bids would be received until August 5th, 1913 , at 2 p. m. , and requiring a certified check, certified by some responsible bank, in the sum of not less than $500, which check should be forfeited as provided in the specifications. Such notice to further provide that if a contract was not awarded for any of the propositions called for in such notice at the next regular meeting after the receipt of bids that bids will be received subsequent to such meeting until a contract therefor may be awarded, and to contain such other conditions and pro- visions as said Clerk may insert therein. A resolution cane-fling the contract with the International Steam Pump Co . was adopted. f Upon motion the board adjourned. A City pea-- IUOID 73 \ Redlands , California, August 6 , 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. ' All members present, President Williams presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 16th and the special meeting of July 23d were read and approved. Communications. 1 The Southern California Edison Co. stated that some portions of the ornamental lighting system are improperly installed, resulting in lamps burning at half voltage after the current is supposed to °have been turned off. Theycomplained of this , saying that their contract calls for the current to be turned off at twelve o 'clock at night and askedfor immediate steps to be taken to overcome this defect. Referred to the lighting committee and engineer. ° Alphonso King of Los Angeles outlined a proposition• for establishing a reduction . plant which will convert refuse into coal for fuel. Referred to the clerk to gather fur- ther information. Petitions. ' (3447) Chas . H. Brown and others petitioned for the opening of Division St. from Park Ave. to Central Ave . with suitable crossings at both railroads. Referred to the street committee I and engineer. ( 3448') Pyle and Ball and others asked that the municipal water system be extended west on State St. to Tennessee St. Referred to the water committee. '(3449r S. T. Voorhees and othersAasked that street lights on high Ave. be extended from Division St. to Chapel St. Referred to the light committee , • (3450 ) Peter G. McIver, City Recorder,4asked for a leave of absence for sixty days, beginning August 14, 1913. On motion the petition was granted. (3451) Mrs. W. W. Smith and others asked that the board provide a reservoir or some other place to be used as a public swimming pool until the proposed one is constructed at Sylvan Park. ti. W. Allen, Rev. Jno. G. Thompson and William Smith were present and urged such action. The matter was referred to the park committee , engineer and the physical department of the Y. M. C . A. Initiative petitions signed by a considerable number of persons were ;aid before the IIboard. In these petitions two ordinances were set out and the board was requested to submit said ordinances to the electors of this city at a special election to be called for that pur- pose. To the said petitions there was attached the certificate of the clerk to the effect that the signathres were sufficient in number. After some discussion Trustee Brock moved I the adoption of a resolution providing for the third ordinance to be submitted at such election and the res©auti.on was adopted by the unanimous vote of the board. * Trustee Cortner then moved the adoption of a resolution calling a special election for September 30 , 1913 at which election the three ordinances above mentioned shall be sub- mitted to the qualified electors of this city. The resolution was duly adopted by the unani- mous vote of the board. 74 On notion, the board adopted the recommendations of the Tree Commission, (409) granting permission to H. H. PettitAfor removing gravilla trees on the north side of (410) Crescent Ave. between Pacific and Monterey Sts. , also to Mrs. E. I . Chandler for trim- ming gravilla trees at 1103 E. Central Ave. (560 ) The ordinance previously introduced entitled "Ari ordinance of the City of Redlands relating to the keeping of cattle and fowls within said city outside of the fire limits thereof" was, on motion, amended in the manner in which it was finally adopted and the ordinance as amended "was adopted, the vote being as follows : Ayes: Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner, Black and Williams. Noes: None. Trustee Alexander introduced an ordinance relating to the slaughter of , rA ri ., intended for food which was laid over under the rules. This was the tine fixed for opening bids for furnishing pumps and a motor- cycle for the water department and the following bids were received; For pumps , the International Steam Pump Co . proposed to furnish 2, 8 x 12 pumps at 51612.25 each, and 1, 10 x 12 pump for $1471.50, all according to specifications therefor. No other bids _ were received on pumps. The engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to the said company and, on motion. of Trustee Brock, the contract was awarded to the said international Steam Pump Co. at the figures named in its written bid, and the president and clerk were authorized to execute a contract on the part of the city. The following bids were received foa furnishing motorcycles : Mulvihill Bros'. 4 H. P. Thor, $225.00 " 5 H. P. " $240.00 " 4 H. P. Flying Merkel, $225.00 A. Heim, 4 H. P. Reading Standard, $230 .00 Gowland Bros. , 5 H. P . Pope , 5$235 .00 " ' 4 H. P. Indian, 5225 .00 4 to 5 H. P. Excelsior, 5225.00 C. H. Clem, 5 H. P. Harley Davidson, 5250 .00 All the above bids on motorcycles were referred to the committee composed of Trustees Alexander and Brock and the City Engiheer with power to act. On motion, the Clerk was instructed as follows: To notify all companies affected that the ordinance requiring wires to be placed underground along certain streets and avenues within the city by September 1st, 1913, will be rigidly enforced. Also to again write the Southern California Edison Co . requesting a price at which the said company will sell the local light disttibuting system to the city. Also to ad- vertise for sale a four passenger, 30 n. P. , 1912 model, E. M. F. automobile and call for sealed cash offers, said automobile to be sold to the highest bidder. Engineer hinckley stated that he will soon be ready for roofing for the new pumping plant. The purchase of this material was referred to the water committee of this boat(' with power to act. Trustee Brock reported the sale of two shares of Redlands Water Co. stock at $100 per share the ,prodeedsof which he turned over to the City Clerk for deposit with the treasurer. The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of July, 1913, IDOID 75 were submitted and ordered filed. Bills, salaries and pay-roll lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid from the proper funds. Thdre appearing no further business, on motion, t e meeting adjourned. Cierk. Redlands , California , August 20, 1913. 1 . 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the notrd of Trustees. Present, Trustees Alexander , Brock, Corther and President Williams. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 6 , were read and approved. The ordinance relating to the slaughter of animals ,was laid over until the next meeting. Engineer Hinckley reported that progress is being male in overcoming the de- fective installation of the ornamental light `system. The light committee reported favorably on the petition ,to extend lights on High Ave. between Division and Chapel streets and, on motion, of Trustee Cortner, the re- commendation of the fight committee was adopted and the lights ordered in. The question of opening Division St. to Central Ave. was next discussed. Trustee Cortner of the Street Corni. ttee recommended that if the street is opened at all it should go through to Cittrus Ave. On motion of Trustee Brock the engineer was instructed to start proceedings for the opening of Division St . from Sylvan Blvd. to Citrus Ave. The Water Committee reported unfavorably on the petitionAto extend the water mains on W. State St. to Texas St. so the petition for such extension was denied. Engineer Hinckley for the committee reported that the reservoir near the pump- ing plant acquired of. the Redlands Water Co. had been decided upon for use as a temporary swimming pool and that the same is already in nose as such. Engineer Hinckley also reported the sale of the E. .LI. F. Automobile taken over from the Domestic Water Co. for $305, cash. The Board then took up the question of extending the ornamental light system. A petitinn„had already been filed asking for ornamental lights beginning at Central Ave. on Fifth St. to Vine , then Vine to Cajon , and it developed that a petition is in circu- lation asking for lights on Central Ave. from Orange to Fifth St. It was the sense of the Board that lights should continue on Vine to Fourth St. , thence north on Fourth St. to Citrus Ave. After some discussion, on motion of Trustee Brock , the Engineer was in- structed to prepare plans and specifications for the extension of the ornamental light system as follows: Beginning on Central Ave . at Orange St. , thence East on Central Ave. to Fifth St. , thence south on Fifth St. to Vine St. ,Athence north on Fourth St. to Citrus Ave . On motion, the Treasurer was a-uthorized to pay to Kuntz Bros. of Hey York the sum of 6 / 642 , the amount being a commission for payment of interest on the municipal water bonds which came due July 15th. • , 76 s On motion, a-11 hills audited by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business, on motion the meeting adjourned and the Board dtimbdaate3y;:eonveneddandebgtuasvar,Board:;of7.Egaializetion. * Whereas , a suit against the City for damages has been filed by T. W. Duck- worth , Attorney, for Mrs. Nellie Keppler and_ Mrs_ iuellie. Keppler, guardian for Teddy Raleigh rieppler, widow and heir respectively of Chas. xeppler, who died from injuries received while an ehiployee of the City, the Clerk is hereby directed and authorized to immediately draw a warrant in. full pa yment of the amount of judgment, if any, ren- dered against the Uity in said suit. i City Clerk. Redlands California, September 3, 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, Trustees Brock, Cortner, Black and President Williams. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 20th were read and approved. There being present a number of persons interested in the opening of Division (34453) Street and a protest against opening said street having been filed, President Williams suggested that the matter be taken up at this time. J. G. Wood, A. H. Mason, Mrs. Mun- zig, A. E. Ringle , A. S. Burney, L. C. Nodurfth and others spoke on the subject, some ' for, some against. Finally on motion of. Trustee Cortner the petition was temporarily laid on the table and a further hearing in the matter set for the next regular meeting of the Board on the 17th inst. , and the City Engineer instructed in the meantime to set stakes showing the line of the proposed street and to determine what would be the assess- ment district for opening said. street. Mr. Edgar Williams was present and, speaking for the Library board of Trustees, urged that in the making of the tax levy for the year 1913 provision be made to give the library yp600 in excess of the amount received in 191 . The matter was taken under advise- ment. A communication was received from the Los Angeles office of the Southern Calif- ornia Edison Co. stating that they cannot put a price on their local light distributing system owing to the fact that it is part of their general system, all covered by trust deeds , but offered to lease the system to the city for a period of twenty years on certain conditions. The Clerk was instructed to write for a price to be named for a ten years lease. The executive officials of the League of California Municipalities called atten- tion to the League Convention to be held at Venice October 6th to 11th and urged that a f delegation be sent from this city. /JSCs4°) E. F. Diller and others„petiti.oned that orange St. from Colton to Lugonia Ave. be kept free from and clear of weeds. Referred to the Clerk to ascertain petitioners ' desires. 1UOIO 77 I. Beal asked for permission to move a house (3455 ) from Elizabeth St. to Pioneer Ave . Referred to the Street Committee and 'Engineer with power to act. The Tree Commission recommended that Joe Pasquel (411) be allowed to remove an eucalyptus tree on Columbia St. , and that Isadore L. Montgomery (412 ) he allowed to remove IIgravilla and acacia trees on the east side of California St. south of Highland Ave. On motion the recommendations 'were adopted. The ordinance relating to the slaughtering of animals to be used for food was laid over owing to the absence of Trustee Alexander. Trustee Black introduced an ordinance fixing the tax levy for the fiscal year 191 IIwhich was laid over under the rules. Trustee Cortner suggested that a circle be painted in the center of streets at the principal down town corners With a view to aiding in the closer compliance with the ordinance regulating the turning of corners. Referred to the street committee and engineer with power to act. . The reports of. the Treasurer and Clerk for the month of August 1913 were submitted and ordered filed. On motion the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that the City Engineer of the City of Redlands be and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Hoard as soon as practicable , plans and specifications for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following streets, to-wit: -- The construction and erection of 37 cast iron ornamental lighting posts upon Central Ave . , Fifth, vine and Fourth Sts. in said II City, all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of intention no. 308 to be hereafter adopted by this board. Pursuant to instructions the Engineer prepared and submitted plans and specifica- tions of the street work contemplated by proposed Resolution of intention no. 308, where- upon the Board adopted the following resolution: Resolved, that the plans and specifica- tions prepared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under proposed resolution of intention No. 308 be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board. - The board then duly adopted Resolution of intention too. 308 providing for the afore- said 'improvement and all other ratters and things set forth in said Resolution of intention r1o. 308. The Board then adopted the following Resolution: Resolved, that the City Engineer II be and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board as soon as practicable, plans, specifications , profile and cross-sections for the following street work and improvement pro- posed to be done upon the following streets , to-wit:-- The construction of stone curbs ,t.cdn- pritersgutters a nd cement sidewalks on the west side of Angelica St. from Linda Place to ulendo9f Drive except ate placed where the same are already in to official grade , and the II construction of cement sidewalks upon the south side of Linda Place from Angelica to Center St. except at places where such sidewalks are already in to official grade. All as contem- plated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 309 to be hereafter adopted by this Board, together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work. Purusant to instrnetdons the City Engineer did prepare and submit plans and spe- cifications, profile and cross-sections of street work contemplated by proposed Resolution of e. 78 Intention no. 309 ,tino3aidangaatcarefultedtimate of the cost of said work, whereupon the board adopted the following resolution: -- Resolved, that the plans , specifica- tions , profile and cross-sections prepared by the City Engineer for street work con- templated to be done under proposed Resolution of intention co. 309 be and the same u are hereby adopted and a pproved by this board and the estimate of said engineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. '. The board then duly adopted Resolution of intention Ito. 309 providing for the above described work and all matters and things set forth in said Resolution of intention iio. 309. On motion bills and salaries audited byethe finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business , on motion, the meeting admourned. City Clerk. Redlands , California , September 17k 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. • All members present; President Williams presiding. The minutes, of the, regular meeting of September 3d were read and approved. There being present a number of persons interested in the proposed opening of Division Ct. , President Williams called for the report of the City Engineer in the matter. City Engineer Hinckley submitted a plan showing the proposed 'line of the street and the assessment district. He stated that beside the assessment which would cone against the city property for said opening it will cost the city about $1500.00 for grading and oiling the street and necessary crossings over the railroads. A dis- cussion followed in which it was brought out that the benefit would not be commensu- rate with the cost . In view of this fact Trustee Brock moved that the petition be laid on the table . .The moti on was seconded by Trustee Corth'errand adopted by a unan- imous vote. 0. H. Hicks was present and urged the Board to take over Sunset Drive its entire length, to improve the same especially at the turns and keep the drive in good repair . He stated that he considers this drive one of Redlands most valuable assets . Referred to the street committee and engineer with-power to act. ' A communication was received from C. H. Plummer, purchasing agent for Los Angeles County, stating that the county is contemplating the acquisition of the Mono- lith Cement Platt now owned by the City of Mos Angeles , and since the plant will pro- deal is consumated duce cement in excess of the county 's needs , they9ptOpoSe olfwthe l to sell the sur- plus at cost of proctuction to contiguous counti.s and municipalities. A request was made that the city furnish an estimate. of the amount of cement used annually and whether or not the proposition receives favorable consideration at the hands of the Board of Trustees. It was the sense of the Board that such purchase will enable Los Angeles County to seal cement below the present market price and will be an advan- IUQID 79 tage to purchasers. having cora to this conclusion, the City Engineer and Clerk were in- structed to take the matter up with Mr. Plummer. The Clerk was instructed to reply to a letter from F. K. McCarver of Venice who wrote to ascertain how many city officials contemplate attending the League Convention, October 6th to 11th , this mAth a view to securing accomodations for the delegation. llC. R. Stanra rd applied Tor a position as special police officer to serve in Pro- spect Park during the coming season. Referred to the police committee. The petition of E. F. Diller and others relative to keeping Orange St. clean be- tween Colton and Lugonia Avee. , which petition was presented at the last meeting, was at this time referred to the street committee and engineer. (413 ) On recommendation of the Tree Commission W. B. Mudge was given permission to re- (414 ) , agent , move a palm at 116 E. Cypress Ave and A. UnderwoodAwas given permission to trim pepper trees at the corner. of Serpentine Drive- and Crescent Ave. , also ( 415 ) at the Mansfield place at the corner of Dwight and Elizabeth Sts. The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing regulations for slaughtering animals intended for human food; providing for in- spection of such animals and. the pieces where same are slaughtered" ( 561) was laid before the Board for passage. After some discussion, on motion of Trustee Alexander, Section 4 was amended in the manner in which it was finally adopted. The ordinance as amended was then 'adopted, the Board voting as follows: Ayes : Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner, Black and - Williams. noes None. The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1913" (562) was adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Trustees Alexander , Brock, Cortner, Black and Williams. noes: None. Trustee Brock introduced an ordinance amending the ordinance providing that bicy- cles and motorcycles shall not be ridden upon the sidewalks ss as to include so called "nushnobiles". The ordinance, under the rule , was laid over. On motion, it was ordered that a bill of the xedlands later Co . amounting to 5}1384.14 for interest be allowed. Also that a warrant for 51250 be drawn to take up bonds Ito. 33 and 159. The Chamber of Commerce asked that if it be possible the head of the drinking fountain at its building be removed and replaced by one similar to the one at the triangle . Referred to the City Engineer. The Board next discussed the situation as to the reduction of fire insurance rates. The Board felt that the wagon and team now in use at the fire station should be dis- posed of at once and be replaced by an auto vehicle which , from an insurance stand point, will give us several credit points. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Fire Committee for investigation. It further developed that by placing one more man in re- gular service at the fire station we will receive several more points in credit. this matter was referred to the fire committee with power to act. It was the sense of the Board that the reduction in insurance rates will abundantly justify the additional outlay. 80 Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid after which, on motion , the meeting adjourned. et Redlands, California, October 1, 1913. II 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , President Williams presiding. I The minutes of the regular meeting of September 17th were read and approved. A committee composed of A. teipsie , n. W. Allen and Edgar Williams represent- ing the Chamber of Commerce appeared in behalf of Mrs. Floyd A. Wolfe whose husband was killed July 4th, and asked that the City subscribe a, sum of money for her relief as she is in need. The matter was referred to the president of the Board and the City Attorney to report at the next meeting. J. R. Monahan, Agent of the Southern Pacific Ry. , Ares present and asked that the Board co-operate with the Railroad Company in safe guarding the public at railroad crossings, suggesting the passage of an ordinance forbidding any person to go through or under crossing gates when the same are down at the time of approaching trains. , W. R. Flynn, Agent of the Santa Fe, was also present and advocated the adoption of such an ordi- nance. Referred to the Attorney and Judiciary and:.Ordinance Committee. W. L. Morrison appeared and asked that three certain lots on East Fern Ave. I near the High School be cleaned up as in their present condition they are an eye sore and a menace. On motion of Trustee Brock these and other lots in the city which have been neglected and need cleaning were ordered cleaned up under the act authorizing such work and the cost to be charged to the property owner. Communications. An invitation came to the President of the Board to appoint two delegates to the Fifth National Conservation Congress to be held in Washington B. C. November 18th to 20th inclusive. President Williams offered credentials to anyotwotei.tizens who pan , attend. W. L. Frost of the Edison Co. called attention to the fact that' there still exists some defective wiring in certain portions of the ornamental lighting system and asked that the Southwest Electiroal Co. be made to correct the defect at once. Engineer Hinckley reported that this is now being done . in another letter W. L. Frost stated that a part of the electric line within, the city used by the Southern Sierras Power Company_ is not constructed in accordance with requirements of the State law. Referred to the engineer with power to act. The Southern California Edison Co. of Los Angeles stated that they could not II lease their local light distributing sy stem to the city for a less period than twenty years and only on condition'that they furnish all the electric energy to be distributed through the system. The Clerk was instructed to write the said company and ask that they name a price at which the 's etem will be leased to the city under the above named conditions. 1UOID 81 Mrs. Jennie E. Davis asked for the services of the Municipal nand for the after- noon and evening of november 1st, the oaassion being• the fall flower show. On motion of Trustee Cortner the request was granted. • The Clerk of the Hoard of 'Supervisors wrote to ascertain •what proportion .of the cost the City of Redlands will be willing to bear if tents to be used for polling places IIand to be used jointly by the county and city should be purchased. = Re stated that tents are now in use in San Bernardino under joint arrangement with the county and that these tents had been purchased for about 1618 each. fully equipped. In discussing the matter there seemed some doubt as to the advisability of using tents for such purposes. Pending any II action in the matter Trustee Brook and the Clerk were instructed to inquire of theeauthoti- ties at San Bernardino whether or not the tents area success. . (3456 ) J. R. Collins and others -petitioned for a modification of the ordinance .rela- ting to riding bicycles on the sidewalks, granting paper carriers this privilege while de- livering papers. Action in the matter was deferred until the next meeting. P. A. Sandstedt applied for the position as special officer to serve in Pro- spect Park. Referred to the police committee. On recommendation of the Tree Commission the application of D. J. Stillson (416) for two black acacias for 333 Brookside Ave. was granted. On motion the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees do now proceed to canvass the returns of the special election held on September 30th , 1913, for the purpose of voting upon certain initiative propositions. IWHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands having canvassed the returns of the special election held in said city on September. 30th 1913, do now in accord- ance with such canvass declare the result of such election, as follows : , Pre- . Total . Total votes . . Total votes . Total Votes . cfnct .Ballots . cast for Pro- .cast for Pro- . cast for Pro- . No. • Cast . position No.1 .position No. 2 . position No.3. 1 . 132 28 30 19 . 2 . 123 31 33 17 . 3 . 125 • 40 38 17 . - 4 . 155 45 52 37 5 . 179 35 41 . 33 . 6 . 136 58 66 . 35 . 7 . 210 . 58 . 66 46 . 8 . 218 54 53 / 29 9 . 192 41 43 . 16 . 10 . 138 29•., . 33 25 • 11 . 121 28 29 11 12 . 190 . 43 45 24 . 13 3528 28 8 14 58 37 / 37 29 15 59 25 23 12 16 . 139 49 54 . 26 . 17 . 304 74 92 53 . 181 r 141 . 32 38 . . , 19 2655 . 7`355- 793 439 82 Pre- . Total votes . Total votes . Total votes . Total votes . tinct . against Pro- .against Pro- . against Pro- . spoiled. . No. . position No. 1.position No. 2. position No. 3. . 1 98 97 1034 2 95 92 935 3 82 84 • 945 . 4 106 100 104 12 . 5 139 135 137 12 II6 70 . . 66 83 6 . 7 149 141 156 4 • 8 162 160 • 171 13 . 9 142 138 15510 . 10 97 • 95 4' 106 4, 5 . 11 . 89 • 88 • 99 • 9 . 12 142 140 153 . -- . 13 7 7 28 • 3 . - 14 16 24 32 2 II 15 33 34 39 3 . 16 86 83 100 6 . 17 . 219 207 224 . 16 . 18 104 95 110 . 2 . . . . - . 1836 . 1785 . 1987 117 . . .. - From such result of said election it is hereby determined that the total number of votes cast at such election in all of the special election precincts thereof is as follows: Total vote for Proposition No. 1 735 Total Vote for Proposition No. 2 . .. . . . . .793 Total vote for Proposition No. 3 439 Total vote against Proposition No. 11836 Total vote against Proposition No. 2. . 1785 I Total vote against Proposition No. 3 .. . . 1987 Total ballots spoiled . 117 Total ballotts cast 2655 And the Board hereby .d• etermines and .declares that each of said initiative prOPbetrs tions were defeated at such• election,, and are hereby ,declared defeated. . On motion, the Clerk was instructed to draw a warrant for p3 in ,favor of .each person who served as an election officer on the ocessi.on of the special election of. Sep- tember 30th, and a warrant .for $5 for the polling places used on that day .as per list of officers and polling places submitted. . The ordinance previously introduced relating to the use of pushmobiles on the sidewalks was up for passage. After some discussion it was thought advisable to include coasters and to forbid coasting upon the sidewalks with any kind of a vehicle and the I ordinance was so amended. .The ordinance as amended was then adopted by the following vote :? Ayes ! Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner, Black and Williams. Noes: None.. On motion of Trustee Brock Resolution Ordering Work to be done No. 308 was duly adopted; also there was duly adopted Resolution Ordering Work to be Done No. 309. P. C. LoLmaugh claiming to have broken his arm while in the employ of the city, resulting in the loss of eight weeks work, asked that he be paid a man' s wages for that length of time. Referred to the President of the Board and Engineer with power to act. On motion, the President and Clerk were authorized to execute a contract with Leonard R. Bahr for digging a well on the city's land at the corner of Texas St. & Lugonia Ave: , UOID 83 Marshal /armore asked that another man be appointed on the police force. Referred to the President of the Board and the Police Committee with power to act. Marshal ''armore stated that the police signal box at the corner of Statd and Orange Sts. will have to come down as the post to which it is now attached will soon be removed. Re asked for instructions as to its new location. The matter was referred to the police II committee and the Marshal, with power to act. The Fire Committee reported that tee Merriman has been employed for service at the Fire Station to begin duty October 1, 1913 at a salary of $75 per month. On motion the action of the committee was ratified. • As to a new auto fire truck the committee stated that it is their purpose to make II an investigation of different machines during the League Convention at Venice so action in this matter was deferred. Trustee Black called attention to the condition of the awning at the southwest corner of Orange St. & Central Ave. , saying that it is in a dilapidated condition and should be either removed or pulled up close to the front of the building. The Clerk was in- structed to take the matter up with J. P. Fisk, Agent. The report of the Recorder for the month of August and that of the Clerk for the month of September, 1913, were submitted and order filed. The City Attorney presented a contract which is a modification of the contract entered into March 12, 1913, between the City of Redlands and the Southern Sierras Power Co. The Attorney explained that the purpose of this contract is merely to incorporate one article of agreement which was omitted: namely, the minimum charge. On motion the contract II was referred to the President and Clerk to check up and, if found correct, to execute the same on the part of the city. • Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no-further business, on motion, the meeting adjourned. City lerk. Redlands, California, October 15, 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, President Williams , Trustees Brock% Cortner and Black. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1st were read and approved. ill Communications. 17. C. Guerth tendered his resignation as manager of the Municipal Band. He was present and, upon request of the Board, temporarily withdrew his resignation. IIIra B. Cross, Secretary of the Industrial Accident Board, wrote to ascertain whether or not the City desires to carry employees' liability insurance under the new act effective January 1, 1914, and if so , to so advise the Board and give the average amount of the annual pay roll. The Clerk was instructed to forward information as to the amount of the pay roll and ascertain the rate to be charged. 17. L. Frost of the Southern California Edison Co. wrote that all poles of his company have been removed as required by ordinance No_. 557. The same was ordered filed. 84 An invitation came to the President of the Board to. appoint two. delegates to the International Purity Congress, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 7th to 12th. The President, with the approval of the Board, appointed Mrs. Alice L. Gulick and Miss Ethel Smith. The petition of J. H. $ollins and. others (3456) , asking that the ordinance I prohibiting bicycle riding on sidewalks be modified as to paper carriers, was taken up, discussed and denied. The request of the Southern PaSific Company for the passage of an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to pass under crossing gates when down was discussed and denied. On recommendation of the Tree Commission the following petitions were granted: II Mrs. Olive Copeland (417 ) to remove an acacia tree at 9 Brookside Ave . ; Wm. Bayard Craig (418) to remove one cypress tree at 170 The Terrace ; the application of Harry L. Beal (419) for two black acacias at 305 High Ave . and Sara Mitchell Perry. (420) to trim - pepper trees at the northeast corner of Union and Sixth Sts. , under the supervision of the forester. This was the time fixed for opening bids under Resolution No. 308 and the following were received: W. A? McNally & Co $3672.00 Woodhill-Hulse & Co 3211.00 Southwest Electrical Co 2975.00 All bids for the work complete. On motion, the awarding of the until contract under this Resolution was deferred te^the next regular meeting of the Board, II namely: November 5, 1913, at two p. m. This was the time fixed for blpening bids under Resolution No. 309. L. H. Jones submitted the only bid which was as follows: Curb, forty-two and one half cents per lineal foot ; sidewalk, 11 cents per square foot . On notion of Trustee Cortner, they that Board duly adopted Resolution of Award No. 309 which providee^the contract shall go to the said L. H. Jones at the priced named in his proposal. The next matter considered was whether or not the Board shall contribute a ' sum of money to Phrs. Floyd A: Wolfe. After some discussion, on motion of Trustee Cort- ner, the matter was indefinitely postponed. Trustee Brock brought up the matter of a public market which, on motion, was referred to a committee composed of Trustee Black, George H. Hunter and A. N. Dike. The committee was asked to thoroughly investigate the matter and report back to the Board, President Williams suggested that the men at the fire station wear uniforms. I The matter was referred to the Fire Committee. President Williams referred to the hearing of the Telephone Rate Case before the Railroad Commission, which matter has been withdrawn by the Chamber of Commerce , and he stated that Redlands should be relieved of the extra five cents toll charge to II San Bernardino. Rates and deposits were also discussed. Finally, on motion, the Presi- dent and Trustee Cortner were authorized to take up these matters with the officials of the telephone companys and if not satisfactorily adjusted the President was authorized to file a complaint with the Railroad Commission. President Williams 'reporting for the €ommittee on auto fire truck stated that lUOIO 85 at the Venice Convention he investigated several trucks but thought titebbefit course to pur- sue is to have specifications prepared which will allow all makersof trucks to compete and to advertise forbids. On motion the City Engineer was instructed to prepare such specifi- cations and submit(' same to the Board. President Williams referred to the large poles which the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. II is erecting on Citrus Ave. All members of the Board expressed disapproval of the erection of these poles and the Clerk was instructed to notify the said company to proceed no further. In this connection the Board determined to require steel or iron polecs which will conform to the ornamental lighting posts , or some design which will be satisfactory to the Board of II Trustees, and on motion, the Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to accomplish this purpose. W. L. Frost 'of the Edison Co. asked for a right of way for a pole line through the park from Forrth St. to Cajon St. The matter was referred to the City Attorney. Trustee Cortner recommended the consolidation of the Tree and Park Departments in the interest of economy. , He stated that the Park Commission was formed for the purpose of laying out and developing the. new parks, which purpose is now accomplished, and the com- mission should naw be discharged with proper acknowledgement of their services rendered, and that the Tree Commission be designated as the Tree and Park Commission, that there is much work for the play ground 'commission, and requested therefore that this department be continued. He suggested the personell as follows: Rev. Ralph P. Smith, I.,rs. J. J. Suess, Prof. A. Harvey Collins , Trustee A. E. Brock. On motion the recommendations were adopted as made . II There was next a general discussion of the liquor ordinance. It was thought that as to the quantity which a druggist may keep on hind the ordinance is susceptible to technical violation beca'ise of the indefiniteness. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance stating a specific amount,and changes to meet other suggestions made. The report of the Recorder and Treasurer for the month of September, and the quarterly report of the Clerk ending September 30th; 1913, were submitted and ordered filed. The finance committee requested that {P4000 be transferred from the Municipal Water Bond Fund to the General Fund, this amount having been paid to Mrs. Charles Eep- pler whose husband met his death while in the employ of the city in the developement of the water system, and it was so ordered. / Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended all business before the Board and nn motion the meeting adjourned. II (—::t) e. , t , . . City Clerk I 86 Redlands, California, October 22 , 1913. 7:30 p. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees , three hours notice having been pre- viously given. All members present, President Williams presiding. Edgar Williams, A. 7,eipsic and Hugh T. Osborne representing the Chamber of Com- merce were present and presented a plan for purchasing a motion picture camera which they can secure at a very low price, and make a film of Redlands scenes and industries to be only used by Secretary Osborne on his eastern advertising trip . They stated that^wi';thibutside can assistanceAtbe plan max be perfected as their funds are exhausted. The Board wgs asked to contribute $100. The committee stated it Will: bOepossible to make the machine pro9 duce revenue by making films for others, in which event the city will share in the profits in proportion to its contribution, or, in case the machine is sold, to be reimbursed in the same ratio. There was considerable discussion, the Board felt it would like to assist but at the same, time the end of the year is near et hand and the balances_:: low. Finally, feeling the scheme will be good advertising for the city, on motion a contribution of 0100 was made and the clerk instructed to draw the warrant. A communication from Geo. K. Stokes relative to telephone and other matters was read and ordered filed. The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under the rules : By Trustee Cortner, relating to the sale of liquor; by Trustee Brook, relating to the purrs chase of certain classes of merchandise by dealers in second hand goods ; by Trustee Black, relating to the sale of soft drinks; by Trustee Alexander, relating to pool rooms . The Board next discussed the matter of purchasing an auto fire truck and the engineer was instructed to prepare specifications and advertise for bids to be opened at the regular meeting of November 19th. President Williams suggested that the requisition system for purchasing sup- plies be adopted for every department of_the city and, on motion, it was ordered that the same be inaugurated November 1st and that the departments be instructed that a requi- sition must be issued fpr all supplies and materials, and that no bill shall be allowed unless accompanied by such requisition. President Williams also suggested that the automobile used in the Water De- partment be lettered "City Water Department of Redlands" or some appropriate designation and that departments be notified that automobiles and motorcycles belonging to the city are to be used only for city business. On motion, it was so ordered. There appearing no further business , on motion, the meeting adjourned. A110���/ . City Clerk. 111010 87 Redlands, California, Novemt:er 5 , 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, President Williams presiding. and the special meeting of Ootober 22nd The mintues of the regular meeting of uctober 15th^were read and approved. A communication from the City Clerk of San Bernardino was read in which he stated that they find tents very satisfactory as polling places. The matter of whether or not the City shall unite with the County and purchase a sufficient number of tents was laid aside for the present. Marianne Levin petitioned the Board (3457 ) to take up with the i'acific Electric Ry. Co . the matter of establishing a regular stopping place for cars on West San Bernardino Avenue between the stops now known as "Williams" and Tennessee St. She complained that in order to reach her home she is forced to alight from the cars at one or the other of these stops which are a quarter of a mile apart and it necessitates considerable walking. This matter was referred to the City Attorney to take up with the company along with the matter of extending service on Orange St. from Colton to Lugonia Avenue. C. M. King and others (3458 ) asked for a street aro at the intersection of Nor- dine St. and Olive Ave. The members of the light committee, knowing that this light is really needed, recommended that it be installed. On motion the recommendation was adopted and the arc ordered in. The following petitions were referred to the light committee : J. C. Blaokington ( 3459 ) and others for lights on Michigan St. north of Olive Ave. ; William Lehr (3460) and others for the extension of the street lights on W. State St. to the west city limits and Mrs . Orrin T. Higgins (3461) for lights on Center St. from Crescent Ave. to Ridge St. Mrs. Orrin T. Higgins and. others ( 3462) asked that Center St. from Crescent Ave. to Ridge St. be graded, repaired and put in suitable condition for travel. Referred to the street committee and engineer. Joseph Smith ( 3463) petitioned for a permit to operate a peanut and popcorn wagon upon the streets. Referred to the street committee with power to act. I Beal. ( 3464 ) asked for permission to move a house from the northeast corner of Vine and Eureka Ste. to W. Lugonia Ave. , west of Texas St. Granted under the supervision of the engineer. Walter Brown applied for a position as special officer in Prospect Park. Ordered filed. On recommendation of the Tree Commission D. W. Sargent (421) was given permission to remove two eucalyptus trees on Fourth St. near Fern Ave. and Edward Allen (422 ) to top r four eucalyptus trees on Sylvan Boulevard east of Grove St. Ordinances. The ordinance previously introduced entitled "An ordinance of the City of Redlands S6� amending Section 12 of Ordinance No. 480 relating to the sale of liquor"„was amended, the amendments being adopted as read. The ordinance as amended, was then passed by the following vote : Ayes: Trustees Alexander, Brock, Curtner, Black and Williams . Noes: None . The ordina noe, regnir.ng persons dealing in certain second hand articles to make out and delifer reports to the marshal on all purchases and sales of such articles being up 88 .for passage was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Alexander, Brook, ? Cortner, Black and Williams. Noes : None . 0-6G The ordinanee,previously introduced amending Section 49 of Ordinance No. 43Q relating to keeping billiard and pool rooms, and repealing Sections50 and 51 of said ordinance was passed by the following vote : Ayes: Trustees Alexander, Brook, Cortner, Black and Williams. Noes: None . The ordinance introduced at the meeting of October 22d relating to the sale of soft drinks was laid over until the next meeting. Pursuant to instructions the City Attorney submitted the draftsof two ordi- nances as follows: First , relating to the erection of trolley poles ; Second, forbid- ' ding public utility corporations to collect a deposit incident to furnishing service. Mr. Anderson, engineer for the Pacific Electric Co. , was present and spoke to the pro- posed ordinance relating to trolley poles, urging that plenty of time be allowed the company owing to the difficulty of getting poles from the east. After some discussion the time fixed for complying with the provisions of the proposed ordinance was November let, 1914, and the ordinance was introduced by trustee Black. The proposed ordinance relative to corporations collecting deposits was dis- cussed but not introduced. 11. T. Ralston was present and asked that the City construct sidewalks through the park Washington• St. before the rains set in. He stated that all walks are in on the street except this porti:bnv On notion of Trustee Brock the engineer was instructed to construct the walk at once . The matter of awarding the contract for work under absolution No. 308 having been laid over for action at this meeting was taken up and discussed. Engineer Hinck- ley stated that the lowest bid was reasonable and recommended the award. The South- west Electrical Company had submitted the lowest bid, to-wit: 42975 for all of the work T complete , and on motion of Trustee Cortner the Board duly adopted Resolution of Award no. 308 which provided that the contract go to the said Southwest Electrical Company at the price named in its bid. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk was authori- , zed to return certified checks to unsuccessful bidders. President Williams stated that a recommendation has been made by the ovmer8 of Prospect Park for an officer to be placed therein about november 15th. On motion of Trustee Brock the police committee was authorized to appoint a man to this place, service to begin november 15, 1913, at the usual salary of 450 per month. in order that the marshall may be relieved of duties which are not confined to city affaire it was thought best to resign as deputy probation officer and on motion he was instructed to do so. President Williams reported an interview with the officials of the South • - western Home Telephone Company and stated tha t it is agreeable with the company for the city to ask for a hearing before the Railroad Commission in the matter of the extra five cents toll charge between this city and San Bernardino, and the President stated that under a previous resolution of the board he will bring the matter to the attention of the said commission. " t, , UQID 89" rate. J-whether or rot to turn tbesXrerff of ri:Ih1_.:: utlitt7 regulations over to tie ' . ' "rc: 1 . On motion, the clerk was instructed to advertise for pumps accordibg, ty general specifibations prepared by the City Engineer marked "Exhibit A" and filed this: day. bids to he opened atthe next regular meeting. IIon motion, the Clerk was also instructed to advertise for bids on ante fire equip.. • ment in line with the specifications prepared by the City Engineer marked EExhibit B" and filed this day, bids to be opened at the next regular meeting. The Engineer was instructed to prepare an estimatesof lumber and other material IInecessary to cover the reservoir now nearing completion, and when said estimate is ready the Clerk sha 11 advertise for bids on same, On motion of Trustee ©ortner the engineer was instruoted to induce M. P. Chubb to accompany him and appear before the County Supervisors and ask to be named commissioner of Sunset Drive lying outside of the city limits, in order that necessary repairs may be made while working on the portion within the city. -The°reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of October, 1913, were submitted and ordered filed. bills, pay-roll and Salary lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. . - - This ended the business before the board and on motion it adjourned. Ir // " � i , i . ICity Clerk. Redlands, California, Nov. 2%, 1915. 2p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of-trustees. Present, Bresident Williams, Trustees Alexander, brook, Cortner and Black, &leo . . Engineers Trask and Hinckley. The minutes of the meeting ell November .Sth were read and approved. The chair called for the opening of bids on pumps. The following fires submitted bids-arhiah'were opened and read =p9.d referred to the engineers: Smith-Booth Wither Company Beane Steam Pump Company . 1 Krogh Mfg. Company Terry Engineering and Machinery Company ByrenWeekson iron Warks H .' bayne a .howler Corporation. I a The chair next called for the opening of bids on Auto Fire Trucks, and the follow-- ing firms "submitted bids: American f; La -France Fire Engine 'Company • ` E. M. Cope Commercial Company . B. s. Hatfield .-. - • The Park Garage The Mission Garage - - _ _. . - - - J 90 Gorham Fire Apparatus Co. These bins were referred to the President , Fire Committee and Engtheer. with power to act. J. A. menard was present and asked that certain _pe.lm trees on Orange St. north of the Santa re trgcks be removed in accordance With the boardSremoval order issued some time ago . Referred to the Bark and Tree Deportment. ' A communication was received from C. R. Covell , president of the hoard of Direce tors of the Y. M. 0. A. , accepting the city' s offer for the Y. M. 0. A. property at the corner of Cajon and vine st. , end stating that a committee will 'wait upon the hoard within a few days for the purpose of completing the deal. Rev. Ralph P. STnith sent a note accepting the appointment as chairman of the play grounds commission. _ R. .u. Davis , President of the Tournament of Roses Association, invited the hoard to Pasadena January 1, 1914 and requested a floral entry. Referred to the Park Committee. A communication signed by Jack Levy and others of the fire department with re- ference to department affairs was read and referred to the fire comrittee. • J. N. Clark, Secretary of the Redlands tater Co. announced a meeting of the stockholders of said company at the Y. M. C. A. at two p. m. November 25, 1913. The Clerk wa s instructed to attend and represent the city. From Meda and George S. Hinckley_a note of thanks for flowers sent on the oc- assion of their sister 's funeral. J. E. Stebbins applied for a position as driver of a fire truck. Referred to the fire committee. ' Henry Jordan applied for position as janitor of the city offices when a vacancy occurs. Ordered filed. 2he 'Tree Commission recommended granting the following petitions: For removal, (423) of trees, J. M. Cadwell , F. P. Meserve ( 424 ) , W. H. Smith (425) , F. G. Peraud (426) , and Margaret McClelland (427 ) ; for topping trees, John F. Richardson (428 ) ; for trinning trees, W. B. Campbell (429) . On motion the recommendations were adopted. (&‘7) The ordinance previously introduced prohibiting the erection and maintenance of all kinds of trolley poles except cast iron or tubular steel poles upon certain streets and avenue being up for passage was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner. , Black and Williams. Noes: None. The ordinance introduced October 22nd relating to the sale of soft drinks was discussed but it was finally decided not to pass the same at the present tine so the pro- posed ordinance was laid on the table. The ordinance imard.rtteddritartqdbreT3thi.1 relating to public utility corporations collecting deposits was disctascidand laid over without lie.ingrintroduced. The Light Committee retorted on the petition (3459) from Michigan St. , ( 3460) W. State St. and (3461) Center St. and made the following recommendations: That 2 lights be installed on Michigan St. north of Olive Ave ; 8 _on W. State St. between the present end of the line and tho west city limits and 6 on Center St. from Crescent Ave. south. On motion the recommendations were adopted and the lights ordered in. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Southern California Edison Co. to re- move alternate streets lights on E. Pioneer Ave. and two incandescent lights on E. Olive • IUOID 91 Ave. near Sixth St. where the arc was recently installed. More time on improving Center St. between Crescent and Ridge Ste. was asked for by the street committee which was granted. The police committee reported that on November 15th P. A. Sandstedt was appointed a special officer to serve in Prospect Park. The appointment was ratified. Trustee Brook moved that when the Board adiourns it adjourn to meet at 8 p. m. _November 24 1913. The motion was agreed to . At this point the engineers reported on the pump bids as follows: On the deep- well pumps the Krogh Mfg. Co . had submitted the lowest bid. On motion the contract was awarded to said comzany subject to the approval of the Joint water Committee. The Engineer suggested that no award be made for booster pumps but that the bide lay over until the ad- journed meeting of Friday november 21st. It was suggested that the entire matter might go over until then and on motion the action awarding the Krogh Mfg, Co. the oontract for deep well pumps was rescinded and the bids for these pumps , together with bids on booster pumps , were referred to the engineer for report at the meeting Friday evening november 21 , 1913. Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. The Board here took a recess for ten minutes. The time, of, recess having expired President Williams called the Board to order. After a discussion of fire department matters the Board, pursuant to previous agreement adjourned to Friday evening November 21 , 1913, at 8 o' clock. 4111r a / • ' City Clerk. Redlands, California, November 21 , 1913. 8 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, President Williams , Trustees Alexander, Cortner, and Black. The first matter considered was bids on lumber which were advertised for to be opened at this time. Bids were received from Fox-Woodsim Lumber Co. , Russ Lumber and Mill Co. , Brookings Timber & Lumber Co. and Collins and. Webb. It was found that the Russ Lumber and Mill Co. had submitted the lowest bid and, on motion of Trustee Cortner, the Contract was a warded to the said company at the prices named in its bid, subject to the approval of the Joint Water Committee. The President and Clerk were authorized, in the event of such approval, to execute a contract on the part of the city. The engineer was instructed to make an estimate of the amount of lu* er needed to cover reservoir No. 1 itettdthtsrthatafstubthtlatilie and the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for same to be opened at the regular meeting of December 3 , 1913. The Salvation Army captain was present and asked that the city assist to the extent of 010 per week in oaring for the floaters who are now arriving in the city. He said the Army plan is to have a wood yard as usual but they operate it at a loss. on motion a committee was appointed to take the matter up with the Army officers. The Board next took up fire department matters. On recommendation of the Fire Committee all offices On the department were declared vacant and the following appoint- 92 menta made: Chief, Ed H. Mosbaugh Assistant Chief, Fred Hermann Secretary, Leo Merriman The fire committee farther recommended that chief Mosbaugh be suspended for . ten days without pay and the recommendations were adopted. II Alice A communication came from Mrs:^Gulick and Miss Ethel Smith who were appoint- - ed delegates to the International Purity Congress at Minneapolis./ recommend The engineer reported he was not ready to i: .:e awards of contracts for pumps and the matter was laid over. - There appearing no further business on motion of Trustee Alexander the Board adjourned until Tuesday, November 25, 1913, at 7 :30 p. m. 7� . 40, 4 / e City Clerk. • • • Redlands , California , november 25 , 1913. 7 :30 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present with President Williams presiding. Trustee blab , for the committee, reported in the matter of an auto fire. truck. be stated that the committee had made a trip to Los Angeles, Alhambra, arid:.oei^ II Mlendale for the purpose of inspecting different makes of trucks upon which bids had been submitted to` this city, ne stated that the committee is of the opinion that the six cylinder Seagraves truck is the one the city should buy, it being equal in all points and 095 cheaper than the other cars of its class upon which bids were sub- mitted. . The committee recommended that the six cylinder Seagraves truck be purchased. On motion of Trustee Brock the report and recommendation of the committee were adopted and the contract awarded to the Seagraves Co. for a six cylinder• truck, the committee to prepare and submit a detailed contract which the President and Clerk were, authorized to execute. All other bids for fire trucks were rejected. • The Board then discussed the subject of water meters . At the conclusion of the discussion the water committee of this board and the engineer were instructed to make a thorough investigation of the different makes of water meters with the view to determining which meter the city should adopt for its water system, and as soon as possible to report its findings to the board. This ended the business before the board and on motion it adjourned. 1 11144 11 City Clerk. 1U0I9 93 Redlands, California , December 3, 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. II All members present and President Williams presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 19th and the adjourned regular meet- ings of November 21st and 25th were read and approved. Thr, first matter taken up was bids on limber the opening of which was set for today. I The following firms submitted bids : Elder Building Material Co ; Consolidated Lumber Co ; Ham- mond Lumber Co ; San Pedro Lumber Co ; Whiting-Mead Commercial Co ; L. W. Blinn Lumber Co ; E. K. Wood Lumber Co ; C. C. Reasoner ; Russ Lumber & Mill Co ; Fox-Woodstun Lumber Co ; Brookings Tim- ber Si: Lumber Co. The bid of Brookings Timber 4 Lumber Co. was declared to be the lowest whereupon, on motion of Trustee Brock, the contract was awarded to the said company at the figures named in its bid, subject to the approval of the Joint Water,Committee , and the Presi- dent and Clerk, in the event of such approval by said water committee , were authorized to execute a contract. All other bids for lumber under this proceeding were rejected. The chair then asked for report from the engineer in regard to bids submitted Nov- ember 19th on pumps . The eng= neer stated that the bid of the, Deane Steam Pump Co. is the lowest but their proposal is for the pumps to be delivered P. 0. B. Redlands while the spe- cifications called for bids covering installation. In this connection. a letter was read from ' the Deane Steam Pump Co. stating that their bid included cost of erection of pumps but inas- much as the bid did not- strictly conform to specifications City Attorney Leonard advised that all bids be rejected for the pumps required. It was the sense of the Board that this should he done and the Attorney prepared a resolution rejecting all bids , providflgfor re- advertising for the pumps required; instructing the engineer to prepare new specifications for same and directing the Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened December 17th at 2 p. m. , which resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote . Pursuant to instructions the City Engin- eer prepared and submitted specifications for pumps and a resolution was adopted accepting and approving such specifications and the same were ordered filed in the engineer' s office. A communication was received from the Wright-Callender-Andrews Co. offering the city the property at the southeast corner. of Vine and Cajon Sts. for a City Hall site . Ordered filed. _ tar. S. R. Hotchkiss tendered his resignation as a member of the Tree Commission which was accepted and the clerk was directed to convey to Tar. Hotchkiss the thanks of the Board for his more than five years service. The Southwest Electrical Co. wrote a note stating that some property owners on Center St. between Walnut and Highland Aves. contemplate putting in ornamental street lights provided the city will pay for current consumed. The Board agreed to this on condition that the design of the posts shall be approved by the Board. Alfred A. Butler and others asked that the Board order in curbs and gutters on both sides of Home Plate from Alvarado to Cajon St. The petition was granted (3465) and the Clerk instructed to send notice to property owneresaffected. John H. Alder ( 3466 ) asked permission to install a gasoline tank of 110 gallons 94 capacity in the alley back of his store building. Referred to the street committee , engineer and inspector with power to act. The Tree cornission made the following recommendation concerning petitions filed:. Grant removal petitions of Mrs. M. E. Ginn(430) ; Henry Fisher (431) , S. W. Reeder (432) , Sarah M. Perry (433) and Albert Ferguson (434) ; deny the petition of R. Munzig (435) for removal of tree not on his•property; grant two petitions of J. J. Chambers (436 & 437 ) - for trimming trees. The recommendations were adopted. The Board next discussed the proposed ordinance relating to public utility cor- porations collecting deposits from Consumers but no action was taken upon it. On motion the Board approved and accepted the map of the assessment district ' under Resolution No. 309, providing for work-upon Angelica St. and Linda Place. The engineer stated that for covering Reservoirs it will require 943 squares of 100 square feet each of 2 ply, water proof, asphalt , felt roofing. On motion the Clerk was directed to advertise for same , bids to be opened at the regular meeting of December 17th at 2 p. m. On motion of Trustee Cortner the parties occupying the city property on Sylveria St. were given notice to vacate. in this connection president Williams was authorized - to investigate and determine whether or not it would bn advisable for the city to sell the two lots on Sylveria St. The Clerk was instructed to rent the office south of the Water Office in the City :call Building. Pasadena The Park Committee recommended that the city make no floral entry in the,Tour- nament of Roses Parade , January 1, 1914, and the recommendation was adopted. The Street Committee was not ready to report on repairing Center St. from Cres- - dent Ave. to Ridge St. and the matter went over. The committee appointed to decide whether or not the city shall pay a sum of • money each motith during the winter season to the Salvation Army to be devoted to caring for the unemployed recommended that the request be denied and that the problem of look- ing after persons of this class be placed in the hands of the Marshal who shall be in- structed by the Police Committee as to the manner in which to proceed+. The' reports of- the 'Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of November, 1913 were submitted and ordered filed. Bills, salaries end pay-roll lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business , on mo • .he meetng adjourned.• ' • • % %. 1 City Clerk. 1 111010 95 Redlands , California, December 17, 1913. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present with President Williams in the chair. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 3rd were read and approved. This being the time set for opening bids on pumps the chair instructed for opening of bids. The following firms had submitted proposals : Byron-Jackson iron Works, Fairbanks- Morse & Co. , Krogh Mfg. Co. , Layne & Bowler Corporation, Smith-booth-Usher Co. and the Deane $team Pump Co. the bids were all read and referred to the engineer for report as oon as pos- sible. The Engineer subsequently reported as follows : The Deane Steam Pump Co. mit- ' ted the lowest bid on two deep well turbine pumps and the Smith-Booth-Usher Co. Ateem submitted the lowest bid on one triplex booster pump. un motion of Trustee Brock the Deane Steam Pump Co. was awarded the contract for two deep well pumps at the price named in its bid and as pro- vided by specifications therefor, subject to the approval of the Joint water Committee, and the rresident and Clerk were authorized to execute such approved contract. All other bids on deep well pumps were rejected. On motion of Trustee Cortner the smith-booth-usher Co. was awarded a contract for one triplex booster pump at the price named in its bid and as provided by specifications therefor, subject to the approvalof the Joint Water Committee, and the president and clerk were author- ized to executeesuch approved contract. All other bids for booster pumps were rejected. The chair next called for opening of bids for 943 squares of asphalt roofing for reservoirs, this being the time fixed for opening such bids. The following firms submitted ~' proposals: Brookings Timber e Lumber Co. , Russ Lumber a mill ?Co. , Fox-Woodsum Lumber Co. , Weaver Roofing Co. , n. V. Johns-Manville Co. , w. A. Macmillan and the Pioneer Paper Co. The bids were read and referred to the president and engineer with power to act. Subsequently the action referring the matter to the committee as above was rescinded and the board as a comm it-ee as a Whole considered the bids. The bid of the Pioneer Paper uo. was declared the lowest , whereupon on motion of Trustee Cortner the contract was awarded to the Pioneer Paper Co. for the sum of 01,084.00 for the 943 squares complete, that is to say, with nails, cement and other necessary accessories, the award subject to the approval or the Joint water Committee and the rleskdent andsfrlerk were authorized to execute such approved contract. All other bids for roofing were rejected. Communications. A letter from Louis W. Iverson of Turlock, cal. with reference to a position as dir- ector or the Municipal band. xeferred to the Park Committee. t An invitation to name delegates to the internal Waterways Congress , San rrancisco , January 15 to 17 , 1914. Credentials were offered to any who care to attend. Patent An invitation to attend a demonstration of King's „uarbage mut ruel System, Dec. 19, 1910. xeferred to the street committee. Petitions. Ernest Z. Jones for reappointment on the police force. Referred to the police com- mittee. om- mittee. (5✓C7) Robert D. Milholland for repairs to McIlhenny Road. Referred to street committee. 49n Wm. Messing for permission to operate a peanut and popcorn wagon on the street. Granted. On recommendation of the tree commission the following petitions were granted: J. W. 96 Heisey, (438) , Jno. W. Gill (439) , Mrs . Mary Catton (440) and I. Ford (441) . Petition of Blanche Folki.ns (442) to plant. By request of committees the two following matters went over: Sale of lots on Sylveria St. owned by city and improvement of Center St. from Crescent Ave. to Ridge St. The Operation of moving picture shows on Sunday was the next matter considered and after a lengthy discussion, on motion of Trustee Brock, the attorney was instructed to • draft an ordinance amending the present one which will allow shows Sunday evening under strict regulations of a Censor Commission. On motion the chair appointed S Censor Com- mission as follows : Rev. Ralph P. Smith , B. A. Small and the Child's Wellfare Association was asked to name the third member, the board recommending that it be a woman. This com- mission supercedes the former Censor Commission by mutual consent. With the approval of the Board, President Williams appointed Chas. Putnam and Kirke H. Field to succeed themselves as directors of the A. K. Smiley Public Library!; their commissions expiring this month, With the approval of the Board, President Williams appointed W. B. Hadley a mem- ber of the Tree Commission vice,S. R. Hotchkiss , hesigned. On motion of Trustee Cortner the President was authorized to sign an application to the Railroad Commission for a hearing against the telephone compafesinvolved in the matter of discriminatory toll charge between this city and San Bernardino. On motion, the Clerk was instructed to arrange for a refund to these who are en- titled to exemption under. the Soldiers Exemption Act where the claimant failed to make c claim for exemption in 1913, the same to be treated as other claims against the city. Bills and pay-roll lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid, after which , on motion, the meeting adjourned. Jr' • eel, •/ /e City Clerk. Redlands, Calif. January 7 , 1914. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present, President Williams presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 17th were read and approved. Rev. Ralph P. Smith, chairman of the ,Playground Commission, was present and made the following recommendations on the part of the Commission: That the larger part ' of the playground anpa.ratus be transferred from Sylvan Park to the .Lugonia Park; that the Slgyd building on the j'ugonia Park grounds be removed to some other location on the ground to make room fen play ground facilities; that the windmill be removed; that the Orange St. frontage be planted to grass ; that .something be done toward providing better library - facilities for the north side and that the matter of a playground director for the summer months he considered. On motion of Trustee Brock the recommendations as to the removing of the building and transferring of playground apparatus was adopted, subject to the approval of the school authorities and park commission. The other matters will be taken up later. 111010 97 Walter McConkey was present and suggested that early in February the city have an orange Fiesta which he thinks will be splendid advertising and will bring many visitors here. The city, in his opinion, is more beautiful than ever before , the ornamental -lights being an added attraction, and, on the whole, the time is most auspicuous for such an event. he said IIthe matter will he taken up with the Chamber of Commerce and merchants and Manufacturers Association and progress reported to the Board. An attorney f rcm Los Angeles, representing the Layne & Bowler Corporation, was present and stated that the city has recently awarded a contract to the Deane Steam Pump Co. IIfor two pumps, each having a feature which is an infringement on patents held by the above corporation, the feature being a pipe covering. He stated that for their protection they must insist that the pumps be not installed with this feature or they will be forced to sue their for an injunction against its use . Referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer. Communications . Sidney hockr.idge tendered his 'resignation as a member of the Tree Commission which 'was accepted with regret , and the Clerk was instructed to convey to Mr. Hockridge the tha-nks of the Board for his service . The Tree and nark Commission presented a resolution adopted at a meeting held on January 6th , 1914, recommending that a member of the Park Committee of the Board of Trus- tees be appointed to serve as a member of the Tree and Park Commission. On motion of Trus- tee Brock, Trustee Cortner was so appointed. rioti.ce of stockholders meeting of the Lugonia nark Water Co. , January 13, 1914, at 7 :30 p. m. at 942 E. Central Ave. The Clerk was instructed to attend and represent the ill city. A letter from the Seagraves Co. of Columbus , Ohio, acknowledging and accepting the order for the combination chemical hose and ento truck. A letter from Louis ' . Everson relative to municipal banU matters. Referred to the rark Committee. A letter from the League of California municipalities enclosing forms of ordi- nances to be adopted, provided the city Shall vote to vest the power of rate regulations in the State Railroad Commission. Ordered filed. The following druggists each voluntarily surrendered the permit granted him to handle liquor under the city ordinance and asked that the same be cancelled: Mont r. Chubb , nedland' s Pharmacy, Chesnut Drug Co. (permit issued to C. S. Chesnut Drug Co. ) and City Drug Store. Complying with these requests the permits were cancelled. Petitions. ( 3469 ; C. D. Fowler and othersnasked to have the down spouts at the Wyatt unera house .changed so that the water therefrom will run underneath the sidewalk. Referred to the Street Committee and engineer with power to act. On recommendation of the Tree Commission C. C. Taylor (443) was given permission to remove twenty-one dead &ravillas along his property on the east side of 'irove St . and enable b. Lyon to plant seven or eight camphor trees at 25 Summit Ave. , (444 ) . The following ordinances were introduced and laid over under the rules: By Trus- tee black, relating to gas rate ; by Trustee Curtner, relating to public utility corporations requiring deposits; by Trustee Brock, relating to speed of motor vehicles. 98 B. A. Small, General Secretary of the 1. n1. C. A. , was present and handed over the deed,aCdrtifi.cate of Title and other papers transferring the association property at the corner of vine and Cajon Sts . to the City of Redlands. The papers were referred to the city attorney who pronounced them regular in form and, on motion of Trustee nrock, the deed and other papers were accepted, a warrant in the sum of 425 ,000 ordered drawn in favor of the said association and the clerk instructed to have the deed recorded. Un motion of Trustee nrock, it was ordered that the city execute a lease to the Y. M. C. A. from date to January 1, 1915 for the sum of 41,000 cash in advance and the President and Clerk were authorized to execute such lease. On motion, Trustee Williams was granted permission to leave the state for a period of sixty days. on motion of Trustee Cortner the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED,: that the statement required to be filed by telephone companies doing business in the City of Redlands under the provisions of Ordinance No. 530 of said city shall be substantially in the form of statement this day filed in the office of the City Clerk of said city. A resolution was duly adopted which has reference to the infringement of patent matters presented earlier in the meeting and said resolution is on fileuin the office of the City Clerk . The Clerk was instructed to notify the Censor Commission and the operators of moving picture theaters that the question of Sunday shows will be taken up at the next regular meeting. The City Engineer submitted a contract with the Art Concrete Works of Pasadena in connection with the contemplated purchase of a machine for making concrete meter boxes to cover water meters . The engineer stated that with this machine which will cost 4350 he can make the boxes much cheaper than he can buy them. The contract is to assure the patentee that the city will not sell the product. The contract was referred to the City Attorney who u. K. 'd it and the President and Clerk were authorized to execute the same. On motion, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on 1000 water meters in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer. On motion the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on electric motors for the north side pumping plant according to specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer. On motion of Trustee Brock the city taxes for the year 1913 on the property of the Day Nursery were ordered refunded. The reports of the Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of December, 1913, the reportof the Clerk for the quarter ending December 31, 1913 and the report of and Clerk the Fire DenartmentAfor 1913 were submitted and ordered filed. Bills , Salaries and pay-rolls audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business, on motion the meeting adjourned. dit City Clerk. WOID 99 • Redlands , Calkfornia, January 21, 1914. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner and. Black. President Williams being absent , from the city, Trustee Brock was unanimously chosen to preside and called the Board to order. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 7th were read and approved. R. R. Scarborough of Banning was present and explained: why he is presenting a claim against the city for 060 damage to his auto which he claims he sustained at the oorner of Cajon IIet. and olive ave. on the evening of January 17th , 1914.The letter from Er. Scarborough in which the claim is set out was read and the matter referred to the Board as a committee of the whole for a decision at the next meeting. A committee composed of W. L• Frost , C. S. McWhorter and Austin Park representing the Chamber of Commerce appeared and asked for a donation of 0125.00 for advertising the city at the Orange Show at an Bernardino, February, 1914. On motion of Trustee Cortner, the re- quest was granted. having been advised that the subject of the operation of moving picture shows on Sunday would be discussed at this meeting, a number of interested citizens were present. rev. Ralph P. Smith , chairman of the Censor Commission, spoke at length of the plan outlined by the commission to be pursued in the event Sunday shows are continued. Mrs. M. G . Van Loan, a member of the Censor Commission, J. A. Menard, Rev. Mr. . Jump , Rev. Mr. Casselbury and G. G. on the subject Kennard also spoke on the subject. R. E. G. Scott was present and spoke particularly,Aof .le censorship. The discussion over, trustee Cortner made the following motion : That the ques- tion of whether or not the city shall permit moving picture shows on Sunday shall go on the ballot in the general Municipal Election to be held April 13th, 1914 and let the people de- cide the matter; that in the meantime the present ordinance shall stand ; that J. A. Menard he allowed to show in his theater on Sunday evening January 25th, 1914 and that after said date there shall be no more Sureay shows unless the people by ballot so decree at said elec- tion. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously carried. Communications. A letter from the Railroad Commission setting February 7 , 1914 at 10 a. m. at the Council Chamber in the City Rall , Redlands , as the time and place for a hearing in the matter of the City of. Redlands against the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. and others . ordered filed. A letter from R. L. Tritton relative to the ordinance on the subject of the tuber- culin test , asking for certain amendments. Referred to the ordinance committee . A letter from the Commissioner of Labor reciting a complaint that men working on the water system are required to work longer than eight hours per day. the Superintendent of the Water Department reported that this is a mistake and the Clerk was instructed to so in- form the commissioner. A request from Paul; G. Moiver that the Shubert Club be allowed the use of the Court Room Wednesday evenings. Referred to trustees Cortner and Black with power to act. A letter from the Morse Engineering Company relative to a method of converting gar- bage into fertilizer. ordered filed. 100 Fire A letter from the Seagraves Go. relative to the/truck. referred A letter from name]. G. Carus , Stanford university„to the playground commission . A letter. from Louis W. Kverson stating that he will direct the local band pro- viding two rehearsals and one concert each week for the sum of 560 per. month. Inasmuch as it may he desirable to have two concerts per week through the summer months, the clerk was instructed to ascertain from Mr. Everson what will be his charge for such extra con- cert . xetitions. The two following petitions were referred to the light committee: Duncan Ken- nedy and others ( 3470 ) for street lights on nigh Ave. from ninth 5t. to Church st ; and gars. W. n. Moore and others ( 3471) for one street light on the corner of Clay 5t. and Wes- tern Ave. and one between Western Ave. and iugonia Ave. on Clay bt. opposite the park. w. D. piddle and others ( 3472) asked for street lights on nerald bt. from Colton to Lug- onia Ave. the committee, being aware of the need of these lights and the darkness of the street , granted thestettttbfiaaft$ the lights were ordered in. W. J. Singleton (3473) asked for permission to install a 500 gallon gasoline tank in the building at the Southeast corner of State and fourth Sts. Referred to the Building inspector. On recommendation of the Tree Commission the Board granted the petitions of F. M. Winn (445 ) , L. P. Hanson (446 ) and G. L. Trigg for) planting trees , and A. Jones (448) for removing three dead trees on his property. The three following ordinances introduced at the last meeting were laid over: Relating to gas rate; speed of motor vehicles and public utility corporations collecting deposits. W. L. Frost, Agent of the Southern California Edison Co. , was present and sub- mitted a schedule of lighting rates to become operative in this city March 1, 1914 which was ordered filed. He asked the board to increase the minimum charge from 50 cts. to 75 cts. per month. Action on this matter was deferred until the next meeting. The Attorney stated that he is not ready with a report in the patent infringe- ment matter presented January 7th and it went over. On motion, it was ordered that 4x14,500.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Municipal Water. Bond Fund Interest and Sinking Fund account ; also to close the account of the City Hall Building -Fund by transferring 58,000 from said account to the General Fund. Bills and pay-roll lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid, after which, on motion, the meeting adjourned. API City Clerk. I MID 101 Redlands , California , February 4 , 1914. 2p. m. ` A regular meeting of. the Board of Trustees. II Present, Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner and Bleck. Present also , Consulting engineer, F. E. Trask. President Williams being absent from the City , Trustee Brock was un- animously chosen to preside and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 21st were read and approved. This was the time set for opening bids on electric motors for the municipal water IIsystem and proposals were received from the following: Allis-Chalmers Co. , Crocker-Wheeler Co. , Southwest Electric Co. , General Electric Co. and Fairbanks-Morse & Co . All bids on electric motorsewere opened, read and, on motion, referred to the City Engineer and con- sulting engineer, F. E. Trask, who subsequently reported that thev:werildebe unable to re- commend award of contract at this time , and asked that the matter go over for one week. today Trustee Alexander moved that when the Board adjourns,,it adjourn to meet S'te2 p. m. , Wednesday, February 11th, 1914. The motion was agreed to . This was the time set for opening bids on water meters for the municipal water system and proposals were received as follows: Henry R. Worthington , Neptune Meter. Co . , Pittsburg Meter Co . , national Meter Co. , J. W. Blair and Water. Works Supply Uo. All bids on water meters were opened, read/and, on motion, referred to the engineers who subse- quently reported that the hid of Henry R. Worthington is the lowest and recommended that -' the award be made to him. On motion of Trustee Cortner, Henry R. Worthington was awarded the contract under this proceeding at the prices named in his ttttten bid, subject to the approval of the Joint Water Committee , and in the event of the approval by said committee , the President and Clerk were authorized to execute such approved contract. All other bids on water meters were rejected. Communications laid before the Board. A letter from the Board of Fire Underwriters relative to a revision of local in- surance rates. Referred to the ordinance committee. A letter from the- officials of the League of California Municipalities urging the Board to pass a resolution favoring the adoption of constitutional amendment no. 7 providing for home rule' in taxation. Referred to the ordinance committee. A letter from Louis 7. Everson relative to municinal band matters. Referred to Trustee Gartner.. II A letter from Fred Wilding Or. , former director of the municipal hand, offering to furbish during the year a band of twenty-two nieces and give twelve concerts for the sum of $825.00 . Referred to the Park Committee. A letter from the Southwest Home Tel. Co. stating the gross earnings of their. I company for the year ending December 31st , 1913 of which two per cent or 5776.96 is due the city under 'terms of franchise . Ordered fi led. A letter from the Southwest Electrical Co. asking for ten days extension of time in which to complete installation of the ornamental lighting system! on Central Ave . , Fifth St. , Vine and Fourth St. On notion such extension of tine was granted. 102 Petitions. B. W. Perry applied for apnointnent on the police force . Referred to polide cone mittee. Lewis Bush and others ( 3474 ) asked for twelve street lights on Reservoir. St. from Citrus Ave. to Cypress Ave. Referred to the eight= Committee . R. M. Hamilton and others ( 3475 ) asked for certain changes in the alley extending east and west through Block B of Suhdlti.sion of Block 28. Referred to the street committee and engineer . On notion the Board adopted recommendations of the rnree Commission as follows : ( 449) (45O ) Grant for removal of trees petitions of W. C. Simpson, Peter Laurin, J. C. Blackington , ( 451) • ('452 ) ( 453) (454 ) Mrs„, E. 1 . Chandler and mrs . A. M. Beck; deny petitions of F. Garvin Hodson and J . B. Eaton (455 ) ; grant petition of W. T. Nolan (456 ) for planting trees ; grant for trimming of trees petitions .of Fred A. Clark (457 ) and A. E. Sterling ( 458) . sAbl A number of petition( filed by proner.ty owners on Bond St. between Olive Ave. and Fern Ave . asking for street treenplanting. Owners of a majority of frontage involved preferred Italian Cypress and the Tree Commission recommended the planting of this variety, whereupon the hoard approved said proposed planting and it was so ordered. The ordinance introduced January 7th relating to steed of motor vehicles was dis- cussed but the Board determined not to pass it and it was tabled. The ordinance relating to the gas rate went over in the absence of the annual report of the Citrus Belt, r*as Co . which , according to (tanager. Bell who was present, will be ready in a few days. The ordinance introduced January 7th relating to public utility corporati ons ' reeuiring deposits as a condition to furnishing service was tabled, the reason for not pass- ing same being that the question of turning over to the State Railroad Commission the powers of rate fixing will be submitted to the electors of the city at the general municipal elec- tion to he held April 13th , 19141. Trustee Black at this point introduced an ordinance of intention , submitting the question whether the city shall retain its powers of control respecting certain classes of public utilities. The ordinance w a s laid over under the rules. On motion , the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for doing the local and legal advertising for the city for one ;ear beginning March 1st , 1914 , for publishing the delinquent tax list for the fiscal year, 1913, and for furnishing , thepsiipPiIand doing the job printing for the year beginning March let , 1914 . . On notion the claim of R. R. Scarborough for 46O was disallowed. ' Reporting on light petitions the light committee recommended the installation of lights on High Ave . from Ninth 5t. to Church St and one light at the corner of Western Ave. and Clay St . and one on Clay St. opposite the park, between Western Ave. and Lugonia Ave/ The recommendations were adopted and the lights ordered in. The Board denied the request of the Southern California Edison Co. made by W. L. cts. vi Brost at the last meeting to increase the minimum charge o1T electric meters from 5OAto 75 cts. President pro tem Brock spoke for the housing committee , stating that a reading room has been provided in the court room with a hope that transient men might avail them- selves of its privileges. The library board offered some books and magazines for this pur- pose. 1 110 ID 103 The Clerk was instructed to have the annual report published in pamphlet form and to provide reasonable space f or: the water de .rtment. The Clerk was instructed to notify the owners of the building known as the City Hall and now occupied by the city offices that the City will vacate the building at the expiration of its lease. ' The Clerk was instructed to notify the officials of the Redlands Water Co. to exer- cise the said comnanyPss option of redeeming all of its ontstandin• bonds March 31st , 1915. The reports of the Treasurer and Recorder for the month of January, 1914 , were sub- mitted and ordered filed. 1Frills , salaries and pay-roll lists audited by• the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business, pursuant to agreement the Board adjourned until Wednesday, February 11th , 1914 , at 2 p . in. lir / eor f' 0, - ' City - City Clerk. - Redlands, Calif. February 11, 1914. 2 p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. - - All members present and President Williams in the chair. - Lngi.neer Hinckley reported in the matter of bids submitted February 4th on elec- tric motors. He stated that the machinery committee of the Joint Water Committee had held II a meeting at which tine the bids and motors were discussed and had recommended that the con- tract for the three motors be awarded to Allis-Chalmers fanufacturing Company. On motion of Trustee Brock the contract wa s awarded the said company at the price'named in its written bid and the President and Clerk were authorized to execute the contract. All other bids on electric motors were rejected. C - There was a communication from Dr. J . A. Shreck in which he asked for the removal of three certain poles on Fifth at. between Vine st. & Citrus Ave. Referred to the street committee. A petition signed by J . Costello (3476) and others asked for lights on Norwood St. between Olive Ave. and Clark St. and was referred to the lighting committee. Trustee Conner brought up the question of a band director. After some discussion Trustee Cortner and the Clerk were authorized to draw up a contract and submit the same to Louis W. Everson. IIThe budget for the year 1914 as outlined was adopted. This ended all business before the Board and on motion itadjourned. er• „ et .". 0. i ,- , City Clerk. I 104 Redlands, California , February 18, 1914. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, Trustees Brock ,: 1 ,Cortner and President Williams. Absent, Trustees Black and Alexander. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 4th and the adjourned regular meeting of February 11th were read and approved. F. B. King was present and asked permission to remove the large clock from in front of Springborg's Jewelry Store and to erect the same in front of his own place. He also asked that the location of the ornamental lamp post near the front of his store be changed to a point north, near the alley. On motion the request was granted. Mr. King also applied for permission to place an electric sign bearing his nape and illuminated on both si.des,on the top of this clock. This was granted provided he first submit the diagram of the proposed sign .and it be approved by the Board. • H. A. Lockwood. and J. C. . Kubias appeared as representatives of the Child's Well- fare Association of the ?,ugonia District. They made the following recommendations and public asked the consideration of the Board: TB, li.ght..the exterior of al1434=1 buildings, ex- pecially the dark corners and angles; have sufficient all night lamps in parks ; change the hour of ringing the •curfew to 7:30 p. m. in the winter months and 8 p. .m. in the sum- mer months, and to furnish police service on the north side especially in the summer be- cause of the number of intoxicated nen coming from San Bernardino at late hours of the - night alighting from cars UMmt distance,; out Orange St. and creating disturbances. The 'F Park Committee was a ppointed to co-operate with the Wellfare Associations of the city and to lay their findings before the Board at a later date. Mr. Steps , attorney, again appeared in behalf of the Layne-Bowler Corporation of Los Angeles in the matter of a certain pump the city is preparing to install which they claim is an infringement on certain patent rights running to them. Referred to. the Pre- sident of the Board, the attorney and engineer with power to act. Communications. ornamental The Tree Commission asked that when installing aXL street lights in the future the postsihe located so as not to interfere with street trees. Referred to the lighting committee. A letter from the Southwest Electrical Co. advising that they have completed the installation of the ornamental lighting system on Central, r'ifth, Vine and Fourth Sts. and the same is now ready for connection with the electric distributing system. Referred to the light committee with power to act. A letter fromrepresentatives of the State Insurance Fund in regard to the city carrying employees insurance. Ordered filed. From the officials of the League of California Municipalities a form of resolu- tion to be adopted in the event the Board sees fit to publicly endorse the constitutional amendment providing for Home Buie in Taxation. Referred to the ordinance committee. A letter from Henry Fisher, president of the Redlands Investment Co. , relating to the removal of the large clock from Springborg' s store to King' s Store. 111010 10E, Petitions. W. b. Hall made a verbal petition for two lights on Clifton Ave. west of Center St. Referred to the light committee. Paul Doerfer applied for a clerical position in some city office when a vacancy occurs . Ordered filed. Mrs. Mettle Hite and others ( 3477 ) asked for a fire plug at the corner of Ninth St. and Stuart Ave. Referred to the water superintendent. D. iv. Pindlay and others (3478) asked that Lakeside Ave. be •raded and repaired. The petition was granted and the engineer instructed to proceed. W. 7 . West and others ( 3479 ) asked for a system of ornamental lights on ()tangs:* St. from Colton to Lugonia Ave. The engineer was instructed to start proceedings. J. n. strait ( 3480) petitioned for the closing of Stanford Ave. in Redlands Uni- versity Tract No. 1, the petitioners to pay all expense of said closing. Granted, and the engineer was instructed to start proceedings. On recommendation of the Tree Commission the following petitions were granted:-r F. M. Runge (460) , D. W. Sargent (461) and W. ti. Loomis (462) for planting trees; Southern California Edison Co. (463) for trimming trees; Fred A. Clark 4:464 ) for removing trees. This was the time fixed for opening bids for publishing the delinquent tax list for the fiscal year 1914; local and lgal advertising and job printing for the coming ' year beginning £ arch 1, 1914 and the following bids were received: The Redlands Daily Facts: For publishing the delinquent tax list , first insertion 65 cts. per inch; second, 45 cts; . third, 35 ate. Local advertising 8 cents per line per insertion; 10 cents where special page •is designated and 25 cents if notice is under heading known as local notescs,Legal adverti- sing, 65 •cents per inch for the first insertion; 45 cents for the second; 35 cents for the third and 20 cents per inch per insertion for the fourth and subsequent insertions. This batng the .only bid received for the above service , the first, second and third items of notice calling for bids, on motion, the contract was awarded the Redlands Daily Facts at the pricesnamed in its bid. On the fourth item of the notice above referred to for furnishing supplies and doing the job printing for one year beginning March 1, 1914 , the following bids were received as per schedule submitted by City Clerk 's office: Rice and Cook ?358.10 Review Publishing Co. 369.75 • Citrograph Pub. Co ,. 370.00 The bid of Rice and Cook being the lowest, on Motion, the contract was awarded the said Rice and Cook at the price named for each of the various items in the schedule and all other bids on this item of the notice were rejected. The Citrus Belt Gas Co. submitted lit& report for the year 1913 which was re- ferred to Trustees Alexander, Brock and Cortner. On motion the ordinance relating to the• gas rate went over until the next re- gular meeting. 65(8') The ordinance of ihtention previously introduced relating to the surrendering of power of control over certain public utilities wss adopted by- the following vote : Ayes : Trustees Brock, Cortne"r and Williams. Noes: None . Absent, Trustees Alexander and Black. 106 Trustee Brock introduced an ordinance ordering the submission to the electors of the city the question of whether or not the city shall retain its powers of control over certain classes of public utilities. The proposed ordinance was laid over under the rules. The ordinance committee asked for further tine to report the matter on.Home Rule in Taxation which was granted. ' The Park Committee recommended that the offder of Fred Wilding Jr. to direct the local band for furnishing music this year be declined. On motion , the action taken at the meeting of February 11th relative to em- ploying Louis 69. Everson as band director was rescinded and the clerk instructed to no- tify fir. Everson that negotiations for his services are off. On motion, the president and clerk were authorized to execute a contract along the lines agreed on with A. Ball of San Eernardino for conducting the local band. At the request of the light committee the matter of lights on Reservoir St. and Norwood St. went over. At the request of the street committee the matter of changing. the alley in Block B of Subdivision of Block 28 went over. The street committee reported on the request of Dr. J. A. Shreck as follows: The telephone Co. will remove two of the poles referred to and :the other pole, property of the Edison Co. , will be removed if possible . The report was accepted. On motion the. diagram of the assessment district under Resolution No. 308, ornamental lights on Central Ave. , Fifth,. Vine and Fourth Sts. , was accepted and adopted. Bills and pay-roll lists audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business , on motion - v: 'oard ad ourned. City Clerk. Redlands , California, March 4, 1914. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present, Trustees Alexander, Cortner , Black and ?resident Williams , the latter presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 18th were read and approved. ( 3481) The following petitions were laid before the Board: Sylvester Link, through his attorney, Halsey W. Allen , asked for a refund of taxes for the year 1913, plus penalty and advertising, on the ground that the said Sylvester Link should have been exempt under the Soldiers ' Exemption Act. On motion, the petitioner was refunded the amount of his taxes , 012.66 plus the penalty of ; 0.62, but as to the refund of 02 for advertising, the petition was denied; (3482) J. E. Seymour and others entered a protest against the proposed orna- mental lighting system on ur nge St. between Colton Ave. and Lugonia Ave. ordered filed. Un recommendation of the Tree Oommissiont:ree petitions were acted upon as fol- (465) (466) lows : retitions of Jay Waite , S. S. Garland and A. W. Prey (467 ) to remove trees, (468 ) granted; Rev. Jno. t-. Thompson to remove a pepper tree denied, with the suggestion that 1 UM 107 the tree be trimmed with a view to saving i.t4 J. B. Woodworth t469 ) to remove trees denied.; grant for trimming trees, .petitions of Mrs. Bailie Denn (470) , E. C . Sterling Estate (471) , F. H. Hardy (472) ; the application of the School Board for trees , granted (473) . The Tree Commission presented a resolution recommending a plan for planting Garden St. After some discussion it was referred to the whole board to investigate. IIThe ordinance previously introduced ordering the submission to the electors of the city the question of whether the city shall retain its rowers of control over certain public utility corporations was passed 'by the following vote ! Ayes : Trustees Alexander, Cortner, Black and v+illi.ams . Noes: None. ' Absent , mrustee Brock. II The ordinance previously introduced fixing the gas rate was up for passage. Trustee ved that oection l be so amended as to make the rate 01.10 per thousand cubic feet and the time the ordinance shall take effect May 1, 1914. The amendment was unanimously ad- opted. The ordinance' as a mended was then passed, the vote being as follows: Ayes : Trustees Alexander, Cortner, Black and Williams. Noes : None. Absent , Trustee Brock. The ordinance committee to which was referred the question as to whether or not the Board shall pass a resolution favoring the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendment No. 7, providing for li'ome Rule in Taxation, recommended that no such action be taken and the recommendation was adopted. Trustee Black introduced an ordinance amending Seotion 3 of Ordinance leo. 430 re- lating to salaries of certain. city officials, which ordinance was laid over under the rules. Trustee Alexander offered and moved the adoption of a resolution calling a general IImunicipal election to be held .on Monday April 13, 1914 , and the same was unanimously adopted. • The 4nshal was instructed-to enforce the ordinance relating to placing bulletin boards on the sidewalks.' (34'77) The Water Superintendent reported on the petition of Mrs. Mattie Hite„for afire_ hydrant at the corner of Ninth and Stuart Ave . He stated that a hydrant cannot be installed at this point but that one will be placed at the corner of Ninth St. and High Ave. which will afford fire protection to the petitioners. The report was accepted. a The Santa Fe Railroad Co. presented pipe line licenseifor a crossing near Texas s-t. and asked that it he signed by the proper. authorities. Referred to the City Engineer. Trustee Black moved that when the Board adjourn today it •adjourn to meet at 7 :30 p. .m. march 11i 1914. The motion was agreed too The reports of the Treasurer , Recorder and Clerk for the month of February 1914 were submitted and ordered filed. II Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. This ended the business for the day and., pursuant to previous agreement , the Board adjourned until 7 :30 p. m. , Wednesday, March 11, 1914. J + / or . / 0 G I City Clerk . 108 Redlands , Calif. Mch. 6 , 1914. 7 :30 P. M. . A special meeting of the Board of Trustees, the three hours notice having been given. All members present and President Williams in the chair. Dr. Hoell Tyler, President of the Board of Health , was present and recommended II that the board at once order all dogs within the city muzzled. He spoke of the danger of rabies , especially at this ti.De. Mr. Farquhar and mr. Cole were present and reported that a few people have recently been bitten by dogs and Mr. Cole ' s boy is now taking the Pasteur Treatment. In view of these faOts, Trustee Brock offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution which motion wan seconded by Trustee Black and the resolution unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees that until and including June 3rd, 1914 , 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 chair or line , so es to effectively prevent it from biting any per- son 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 slo. 472 of the City of Redlands. There being no further business demanding attention on motion , the Board ad- journed. / All / . li/ , a City Clerk. Redlands, California, March 11, 1914. II 7 :30 p.. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees with all members pre- sent and President Williams presiding. The first matter taken up was the ordinance introduced at the regular meeting of March 4th amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 430 relating to the compensation of certain city officials. The ordinance was read and, on motion, was amended, making the compensation of the Marshal N125 per month and City Recorder $25 per month. The amend- ments were agreed to . 'The ordinance as amended was then adopted by the following vote : Ayes Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner, Black and Williams. Noes: None. Trustee Black moved the adoption of the following resolution: "Resolved that the County Clerk he and he is hereby requested to ,fu*nish this Board fifty copies 1 of the registration of this city as soon as practicable after the present registration I period closes." The resolution was unanimously adopted. (118,3) 5. B. Gerber„petitioned .for the removal of a telephone pole in the alley in the rear of his property at 22 Stillman Ave. , which pole he states obstructs entrance into his property. On motion, the Board declined to take any action, on the ground that IIit is a matter between the petitioner and the Telephone Company. ' Trustee Cortner suggested that the city dispose of all water stock which it holds and use city water instead, which, he thought, would be cheaper than interest on the money invested in water stock, plus assessments. The park committee was authorized to dispose of all water stock if fair prices can be obtained. There appeared to be no further business and on tithe boa; adjourned. r Or . t . Ci^Nl 1 ITOJD 109 Redlands , Calif. March 18 , 1914. 2 p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of 'Trustees. Present , Trustees Alexander, Brock, Cortner and President Williams, the latter pre- siding. IIThe minutes of the regular meeting of March 4th, the special meeting of March 6th and the adjourned regular meeting of March 11th were read and approved. The only communication before the board was from the Southern California Edison Co. attaching, with request for execution by proper authorities , a contract for furnishing cur- rent for the thirty-nine ornamental lamp posts just installed. Referred to the president of II the Board, attorney and engineer with power to act. Petitions. On reconnendationaof the Tree Commission petitions were granted. as follows : C. H. Cross ( 474 ) and J. P. Hill (475 ) for trimming trees; Jno. P. risk (476) , A. E. Frost ( 477 ) and K. C. Wells (478) for planting trees. Thomas Eccles ( 3484 ) and others asked for street lights on Grove 5t. from Citrus Ave. to Central Ave, with a subsequent request that the lights extend to Sylvan Blvd. Re- ferred to the light committee. Richard Munzig and others ( 3485) asked for a fire hydrant on E. Central between University and Cook Sts. Referred to the water committee and engineer. The Childs Welfare Assn. ( 3486) of Lowell, McKinley and Lugonia School asked for certain changes in the curfew law, lighting parks and public buildings and a policepatrol of II parks and school grounds at night. Referred to the ordinance committee. Two petitions in connection with the proposed ornamental lighting system on Orange I 5t. between Colton Ave. and Lugonia Ave. , one in favor ( 3479 a) of, the other ( 3482 a) pro- testing against , were ordered filed with others under the same subject. This brought up the ornamental light proposition on Orange St. Those opposed not representing a majority of the frontage , it was decided to go on with the proceedings. A resolution was adopted as follows : RESOLVED, that the .city engineer of the City of Redlands he and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this board as soon as practicable , plans and specifications for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following street, to-wit: The construction and. erection of 35 concrete ornamental lighting posts upon Orange St. , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of In- tention No. 310 to be hereafter adopted by this board and which resolution has been filed with the City Clerk for identification. II Pursuant to instructions, the engineer did prepare and submit plans and specifica- tions for the street work above described and thereupon the board adopted the following reso- lution: RESOLV w, thatthe plans and specifications prepared by the city engineer for street work contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention No. 310 be and the ( same are hereby adopted and approved by this board. On motion, the board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No. 310, providing for all the work above described and other matters and things set forthin said Resoluti.on.jtO ` The Board then adopted Resolution of Intention No. 311, providing for the closing of Stanford Ave. from the north line of Colton Ave. to the south line of Brockton Ave. , all in the university Tract. 110 ' Trustee Cortner reported the decision of the committee with reference to U arden 'It. planting, recommending that a twelve foot strip east of the car track be devoted to a walk way and the planting of a rose hedge. On motion tfnTruste.e Brock, the report and plans were adopted. President Williams suggested that some action be taken urging the people of this city to observe march 21st as Orange Day and the following resolution was adopted: "Since ' March 21st has been designated as Orange Day and since our prosperity depends largely upon the growing and marketing of oranges , Therefore Be It Resolved, that we esk our citizens to do all in their power by mailing portals and sending oranges to make the day what it is in- tended, and thereby do much to create a larger demand for our chief product. " IIEngineer Hinckley asked how he should proceed in the mater of installing pumps ordered for the north side wells, since it is claimed a certain feature of the pump is an infringement. Referred to the city engineer and attorney for report at the next meeting. Trustee Oortner stated that the Horticultural Society have asked for a portion of the band to furnish music for the flower show in April. On motion of Trustee Alexander, the request was granted. There was then a discussion of violations of the state law relating to running automobiles and motorcycles With mufflers opon. The Clerk was instructed to notify the marshal and constables to enforce said law within the city. Trustee Curtner, referring to the appropriation of the Park and Tree Department said the fund is being charged with salaries of park policemen and certain appropriations to the Y. V. C . A. rest room, and besides, the budget does not provide for a credit of de- partment receipts as it had - heretofore . It was the sense of the Board that the de- II partment should be reimbursed for the two items of expenditure mentioned and have credit for the department receipts, the adjustment to be made later in the year. The Clerk was instructed to check up lights which should be removed along the line of the ornamental system just installed and. to notify the Southern California Edison Co. to remove the same. It was ordered that Ur. E. D. Donham he employed to audit the accounts of such of the city offices as may be desirable at the time the present administration goes out of office. If Mr. Donham he not available , then some other competent accountant. Bills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. Io further business appearing, on motion the Boar d ' urned. 1r• �f %moi _ City C eric. II 11101-0 ill Redlands, Calif. April 1, 1914 . 2 p. n. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Willi.ans in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 18th were read and approved. II ° A petition, si.ged by Austin & Clark Co. and others ( 3487 ) was before the Board to oil E. Pioneer St. from Church St. to Judson st. After sone discussion, the petition was granted provided Jas. C. Gogin gives for street purposes a strip of land sufficient to make Pioneer St. of uniform width. . IIThe 'Tree Commission laid before the Board petitions with the following recommend- ations: Grant the petition of the new England Society (479 ) for planting; grant the peti- tion of Rev. Jos. h. smith (480 ) for planting but the city not to furnish trees ; _grant Lirs. E. F. Partridge (481) permission to plant one pepper tree ; grant Raymond Hornby (482 ) the privilege of trimming trees at 724 Cedar Ave. , the work to be done under the supervision of the forester; grant Lucy W. Putnam (483) permission to remove ten gravilla trees at the northwest corner of Somers St. and Highland Ave. The above recommendations were adopted. The commission recommended denial of the petition filed by Edward E. Trefry ( 3488) and representatives of various base ball teams for bell grounds to be prepared on the seven acre tract at Sylvan Park . It was thought desirable to look further into this matter and it was referred to the park committee of this board to take up with the Tree Commission. The light committee recommended granting of petitions for lights on IJorwood St. II between Olive Ave. and Clark St ; twelve lights on Reservoir St. between Citrus Ave. and Cr press Ave ; two lights on Clifton Ave. west of Center st. and lights on Grove st. from Citrus Ave. to Sylvan Blvd. provided poles are already set. The recommendations were adopted. The water committee, referring to the petition of R. iviun;;ig (3485) for a hydrant on E. Central Ave. between University St. and Cook St. -stated that the department will in- stall one in this vicinity as soon as practicable. Reporting on the petition of the Childs Welfare Assn. ( 3486 ) , Trustee Cortner of the ordinance Committee stated that rather than light the exterior of all public build- ings a bettersolution would be a plain clothe?s officer to patrol the parks until mid- night. This matter will be worked out later. As to the change in the curfew ordinance , the matter was referred back to the petitioners and the ordinance committee for further consideration. IIrresident Williams suggestod that a demonstration of water pressure in the fire district might be of interest to the people of the city and Trustee Cortner suggested send- ing of circular letters to water consumers , containing information relative to the water system and an invitation to visit the plant. These matters were discussed at some length and finally on motion of Trustee nroclyresident 7illiams , Trustee Cortner and. Engineer II "inckley were appointed a committee to work out the details. The question then arose as to whether Engineer Hinckley shall devote the time ne- cessary tog with County Surveyor Bright over the roads to be improved under the nroposed bond issue and to prepare certain data in connection therewith. Mr. Hinckley, having ex- pressed a willingness to act, it was the sense of the Board that he shall do so . 112 The ijresident and Clerk were authorized to execute an agreement with the Red- lands Water Co. , providing storage room for cement, tools etc . belonging to the said Red- lands Water Co. upon the city property near the water plant. The report of the Recorder and Clerk for the month of March 1914 were submitted and ordered filed. Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. I On motion the Board adjourned. p, niI�✓�L %vim • City Clerk. Redlands, Calif. April 15, 1914. . 2. p. m. I A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Williams presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 1st were read and approved. C. A. Tripp , trustee-elect, was present and made a brief address to the Board. He stated that when he takes h is seat as a member of the Board of Trustees he will do so vrith the determination of working harmoniously with the holdover members for the good of the city, that so far as he is concerned if any one of the holdover members contemplates resigning he need not feel that he would have to do so at this, the last meeting of the old board, but it can be done at some future meeting and he will stand with the holdover members and vote for the seating of the man they select, also for whoever the good gov- ernment trustees shall h ineeas chairman of the board. He stated further that he feels that since the good government trustees are in a majority on the board that in the event .' one should resign it is only right that the man of their choosing to succeed such resign- ed member should be seated. Mr. 'Tripp was thanked for his sentiments. J. A. Menard appeared and asked for a permit to open his moving picture house on for Sunday shows, beginning April 19th. After some discussion his request was denied and he was advised to appear at the meeting Monday when the new board is seated and bring the matter up again. C. C. nsen, representing the Seventh Day Adventists, was present and asked for permission to pla a tent upon the lot east of the Armory Building for the purpose of holding gospel services. Since the services are not to begin this week, on motion of Trustee Brook, the matter was referred to the new board, it being the sense of this board that the request be granted. A communication was received from the election officers who served on the elec- tion board in Precinct no. 8 during the la st election, stating that the building used as II a polling place on said occasion is very undesirable for the purpose and suggested using some other building for future elections. Ordered filed. fl. H. Songer applied for a position on the police force. Ordered filed. T. F. uuest applied for a position as police officer to serve in Lugonia Park. II ordered filed. R. Bail ( 348,) asked for a permit to locate a peanut, popcorn and candy stand upon E. Central Ave. off: Orange St. Referred to the new board. - The Board then proceeded to canvass the returns of the municipal election held on April 13th , 1914, which showed the following results: 1 I10I0 //3 OFFICIAL CITY ETECTION RETURNS. MUNICIPAL ELECTION IIID APRIL 13, 1914 . II CANDIDATES. 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"RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, having canvassed the returns of the general municipal election held in the City of Redlands on April 13th, 1914 , does hereby declare the results of such election to be as follows : That at such elec- tion the following named persons were and they are hereby declared to be elected to the of- ' fice heroine. fter designated, to-wit ! For members of the Board of Trustees, full term, E. "J". UNderwood, C. A. Tripp and Geo. P. Cortner; for City Clerk, C. P . Hook; for Treasurer, Jas. F. Wheat. That the proposition for the adoption of an ordinance permitting the opening of IImoving picture shows on Sunday and the proposition for the City of Redlands to pay 41000 to Mrs. Floyd Wolfe, and the proposition to ray the city trustees, others than the president of said hoard, as compensation for services, the sum of 425 per month and the president of said board the sum of 00 per month , were each and all of them carried by the vote indicated in the tabulated statement of said ogee showli in the canvass of the returns of said. election. 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 by law and to deliver to each of said persons so elected a certificate of election signed by him and duly authenticated by the seal of said city. BE IT FURTHFIF? RESOLVED, That the canvass of returns of said election upon the matter relating to the retention of the powers of control over public utility corporations be post- poned until Monday April 20th , 1914 , at two o 'clock, p. m. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That when this board adjourns , it adjourn to meet on II said date and at said hour. " The Tree Commission recommended granting the petition of Robt T. Allan (484) to re- move six cypress and two gravilla trees on San Jacinto St. , also the application of B. E. Can- non ( 485) , 411 Cajon St. for. twelve Washington palms only, the same to be planted along the south side of Cypress Ave. The recommendations were adopted. President Williams stated that he is just in receipt of a proposed agreement sub- hitted by the Southern Sierras Power 0o. allowing the city, under its power contract, the pri- vilege of selling electric energy to others and providing for taking over the power line, Which the city constructed from the city limits to its various pumping plants , the said company as- suming ell liabilities in connection with said power line . The agreement was read, and, on motion, the president and clerk were authorized to execute the same. Trustee Black of the fire committee brought up the matter of the new fire truck. He IIstated that the test had just been made and was satisfactory. He recommended it be accepted by the city subject to certain changes which had been mutually agreed upon between the city officials and the representatives of the Seagrave people and that a warrant be drawn for the agreed price after such changes shall have been made . The recommendation was adopted and the truck accepted on the conditions named. II Then came up the matter of ornamental lights on Orange St. between Dolton and Lu- gonia Avon. provided for in Resolution No. ,310. This was the time to pass on protests filed. The protests , not representing a majority of the frontage involved, on motion, were denied and overruled by unanimous vote of the Board. On motion the board then, by a unanimous vote , adopted Resolution Ordering Work to be Done No. 310. 116 The Board then adopted the following resolution: "RESOLVED, That the alleyway in Block B of the Subdivision of Block XXVIII of the Preliminary Map of Redlands, for a distance of one hundred (100 ) feet from the east end of Sixth Street be and the same is hereby closed, provided, however, that this resolution shall be subject to revocation un- less aal,7alleyway of the same width as that closed be opened from the end of said closed alleyway to East CitruntAvenue." I The retorts of the Treasurer for the month of March 1914 and the report of the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31st , 1914, were submitted and ordered filed. Pills audited by the finance committee were ordered paid. There appearing no further business, pursuant to resolution, the board adjourn- ed until Monday April 20th, 1914 , at 2 p. m. 1?..'- / City Clerk. Redlands, Calif. "pril 20, 1914 . 2p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present , Trustees Alexander, Black, Curtner, Brock and President Williams. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 15th were read and approved. _ This being the time for the newly elected trustees to assume office and for the old hoard to adjourn, M. W. H. Williams and A. E. Brock retired and the oath of office was administered to E. J. Underwood, C. A. Tripp and Geo . P. Cortner who took their seats. Trustee Alexander nominated Trustee Cortner as B resident of the Board. Trus- I _ tee Black seconded the nomination. On motion of Trustee Tripp the nominations were closed. Trustee Tripp put the question and Trustee Cortner was unanimously elected President of the hoard,. Ex-president M. W. H. Williams was present and made a brief address, thanking _ the old members for their co-operation and expressing the wish that the new board will work harmoniously for the good of the city, adding that he feels sure this will be done. The canvass of the vote on the question of whether or not the city of Red- lands shall retain its powers of control over certain public utilities having been, pur- suant to law and by resolution, laid over until this meeting, the Board then proceeded to canvass the returns of the election held on "Neil 13, 1914, upon said propositions, the result being as follows: ( In the table below, the propositions numbered consecutively one to ten I conform to the propositions of like numbers set out in Ordinance ho. 569. ) I 11101-9 117 o No. 1 No. 2 ;o. 3 ;o. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No . 7 No. 8 No. 9 No. 10 o ri0 m w w w w CO w CO w r $4 Am O m O CyOs Os m O O O N O m O ww�0O m O P1 ✓+ Z >4 2 H H >4 Z >4 H >4 ZI ?4 ZI Z >4 Z. I 1 53 72 53 71 52 69 57 70 59 69 54 72 49 70 58 62 44 62 48 58 2 44 51 45 53 40 53 46 51 46 52 46 53 40 54 46 51 33 46 36 43 3 56 76 55 76 57 68 60 69 62 68 60 68 56 74 69 57 53 55 55 57 4 46 102 51 97 43 92 49 99 49 96 - 45 98 45 95 55 81 37 74 36 75 5 37 122 26 118 26 120 30 120 26 118 26 121 25 121 37 106 18 97 24 96 I 6 42: 107 41 107 39 105 43 110 45 105 47 104 44 103 48 101 32 .95 38 93 7 61 130 65 128 59 126 73 125 59 127 -64 127 58 129 74 117 56 58 56 111 8 66 116 66 112 61 111 67 114 70 117 63 117 63 118 77 105 47 104 54 104 9 78 85 75 84 72 79 79 84 78 81 78 80 74 . 80 85 74 66 67 66 66 10 49 78 53 76 48 78 50 78 50 78 -49 76 49 77 55 69 37 69 42 69 11 77 52 82 51 77 48 84 54 87 50 84 49 79 50 90 44 71 46 58 46 12 70 88 73 82 70 85 79 87 76 86 75 84 69 , 87 84 78 53 78 64 76 13 19 15 19 12 16 12 18 15 17 15 -17 12 16 15 18 12 12 13 15 11 14 23 29 18 32 ' 19 27 19 31 19 32 18 32 18 30 15 33 16 27 15 26 15 40 16 38 17 37 16 42 15 39 15 41 15 37 15 43 13 33 13 31 13 16 53 79 54 76 51 75 59 76 54 80 54 78 51 77 54 68 42 62 41 63 17 74 178 83 176 76 176 84 178 85 175 80 177 75 . 182 100 153 68 152 66 151 II18 28 105 29 100 27 96 29 , . 98 31 98 31 92 28 100. 34 91 30 83 24 89 916 1501 926 1468 870 1436 968 1474 952 1462 932 1455 876 1477 1042 1315 748 1201 759 247 Trustee Alexander offered and moved the adoption ,of the following resolution which was seconded by Trustee Black and. unanimously adopted: "RESOLVED, That this being the time fixed for Dhe canvass of the returns of the gen- eral municipal election held in the City of Redlands on April 13th, 1914 , at which was submitted the question whether the City of Redlands shall retain its powers of control respecting the public.utilities and each of them referred to in Section 6 of an Act of the Legislature of the State of California, entitled "An Act to provide for submitting to the qualified electors of every city and county, or incorporated city or town , in this state the question whether such city and county, or incorporated city or town shall retain the powers of control vested therein I respecting all or any public utilities, etc" , and the Board of Trustees of said city, having canvassed the said returns, does now hereby declare the result of said election upon each of the ten propositions referred to in said Section 6 , as follows: The total vote cast upon each of said propositions and the number of votes cast respectively in favor of and against each such proposition is es shown in the following tabulated statement of such proposition, I to=wit: -- Total Vote - Proposition No. 1 cast. Yes. No. Shall the City of Redlands retain its - powers of control over railroad car- 2417 916 1501 porations? Proposition No. 2. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over street railroad 2394 926 1468 . corporations? 118 Total Pronosi.tion No. 3 vote cast Yes No. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over common carriers other than railroad and street railroad 2306 870 1436 corporations? Proposition No. 4 . Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over gas corporations? 2442 968 1474 Proposition No . 5. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over electrical car- 2414 952 1462 porations? Proposition No. 6. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over telephone cor- 2387 932 1455 parations? Proposition No. 7. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over telegraph cor- 2353 876 1477 porati ons? Proposition No. 8. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over water corpora- 2357 1042 1315 tions? Proposition No. 9. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over wharfingers? 1949 748 1201 Proposition No. 10. Shall the City of Redlands retain its powers of control over warehousemen? 2006 759 1247 That a majority of the qualified electors of saidcity, voting upon each of said propositions so submitted, have voted not to retain the city's powers of control over each and all of said public utilities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk of said city enter this order upon the minutes of this board, and that he make certified copies of this resolution and file one of such copies in the office of the Railroad Commission of the State of California, and the other of such copies in the office of the Secretary of State of said State." The question then arose as to whether or not the moving picture theaters shall be allowed to begin Sunday shows at once or wait until an ordinance, can be passed amend- ing the present ordinance. Trustee Alexander suggested that inasmuch as from the vote it appears the public is demanding Sunday showshe sees no reason for standing on techni- oalities and holding off Sunday shown for thirty days or more so he moved the present prohibitive ordinance be suspended and. the Sunday shows permitted and the city attorney be instructed to draft a new ordinance to meet the situation. The motion was seconded by Trustee Underwood and unanimously adopted. The question next arose as to whether or not the bond. offthe"'rTreasurer- which is at present fixed at 050 ,000 by ordinance , be reduced. After some discussion, it was de- , aided to let it stand unchanged, to-wit- at 050,000. The bond of Clinton P. Hook, City 'lerk, was submitted, passed to the attorney who pronounced it regular in form, and on motion of Trustee Tripp seconded by Trustee Black was approved, accepted and ordered filed. 11100 119 A petition,,was presented signed by Edgar Pratt contesting the election of Geo. P. Cortner as city trustee and demanding a recount of the ballots oast for Geo. P. Cortner and G. S. Biggin at the election held on April 13, 1914. Action on said petition was de- ferred in order to give Mr. Cortner an opportunity to file an answer thereto. On motion the Board adjourned, _ !�-tel/. GtP� v �/S II City Clerk. nedlands, calif. April 24, 1914. 8 a. m. II A special meeting of the hoard of 'Trustees called for the purpose of an official ocipal recount of the ballots cast at the muni election, held April 13, 1914 , for Geo. P. Cortner and Geo. S. Wiggin upon the contest of Edgar G. Pratt, contesting the election of Geo . P. Cortner, the latter' s answer to the petition of Edgar G. Pratt having been filed. Due no- tice of this meeting , as required by law, was given. Present , Trustees Alexander , Tripp, Underwood, Black and President Uortner. This being the time agreed upon by all parties ^oncerned and fixed by the Board of Trustees for a recount of the ballots as above mentioned, the following resolution was adopted: 'int-WINED, That the following riles and regulations be end they are hereby adopted as the pro- ceedure to be followed in the election contest now pending before this board. 1. That the proceedure for contested elections as found in the 'code of Civil Pro- ceedure of the State of California he and the same is hereby adopted as the proceedure to be followed by this Board in so far as the same may be applicable, provided that the statement of contest and answer thereto, if any, need not be verified. 2. The burden of proof to show that the candidate declared elected by this Board upon the canvass of the returns on April 15, 1914 , was not duly elected shall be upon the con- testant. 3. The Board will recount all ballots , except those rejected by the Board as being void or illegal, and the total of sudh ballots ( exclusive of rejected ballots ) shall deter- mine the result. 4. if any ballots or form of ballots are agreed upon between counsel for contes- tant and the City Attorney and contestee as being void, such ballots shall be rejected by the Board, if any such are found in the recount." N. D. Levering was present and asked that the vote on all candidates for trustees be recounted but no action was taken. I The clerk was then instructed to lay before the Board the ballots in his custody. Those participating in the recount were the following: The Board of Trustees (ex- cept that President Uortner cast no vote in the proceedings) , Attorney E. B. Patterson for the petitioner, City Attorney F. A. Leonard, City Clerk C. P. Hook, N. L. Levering, Mrs. I Byron Starkweather and R. Warner Thomas. It was agreed to count each precinct separately and the work was begun. At 11:45 A. M. precincts 1 to 6, also precincts No. 13, 14 and lb were counted. When precinct 14 was rea- ched Trustee Tripp , who opened all envelopes containing ballots and first handled them , called attention to the fact that the envelope containing ballots cast in precinct to. 14 was unsealed. The precinct was recounted, the result being Tiggin 54 , Cortner 7 . Upon the completion of the count of Precinct No. 15 the board adjourned until 1:30 p. m. 120 At 1:30 p. m. the board reassembled and the recount was resumed. When precinct No. 12 ,was reached Attorney E. B . Patterson for the contestant objected to the precinct being counted and asked that it he thrown out on the ground that E. V. Lewis , a Socialist candidate for _Trustee, served on the election board as clerk. City Attorney Leonard stated that the position was not well taken. In the first place that, it would have to be shown that by rea- son of this act the result of this election was changed and furthermore no mention of this was made in the petition. Attorney Patterson reserved the right to ask to amend his petition. I The count of No. 12 proceeded, the result showing Riggin 74 , Cortner 108. The recount continued and when completed showed the following result: Precinct Biggin Cortner II no. 1 67 77 No. 2 35 66 No. 3 75 70 No. 4 66 93 • No. 5 70 112 No. 6 115 60 No. 7 112 108 - No. 8 94 133 No. 9 86 97 - No. 10 76 85 No. 1 62 48 No. 12 74 101 I No. 13 34 5 No. 14 54 7 No. 15 49 22 No. 16 87 87 No. 17 157 168 No. 18 87 80 1410 1436 The final conntrehowed the vote of Geo. S . Riggin to be 1410 and the Vote of Geo . P. Cortner 1436 or a majority of 26 in favor of Geo. P .,Cortner. On motion of Trustee Alexander seconded by Trustee Tripp , Trustee' Cortner was declared elected, Trustees Alexan- der, Tripp , Underwood and Black voting in favor thereof. Trustee Cortner did not vote. After declaring Geo. P. Cortner elected, the Board adjourned. II' ' '@1 -City `� erk. 1 1IIOIO 121 Redlands Calif. May 6, 1914. 2. p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the chair. IIPresident Cortner named the following committees: Auditing Trustees Tripp & Cortner Building and Housing " Underwood & Alexander Fire " Underwood & Alexander II Health " Tripp & Alexander Lighting II Tripp & Underwood Ordinance. . " Alexander & Tripp parks " Black & Underwood Police " Alexander & Underwood Sewers & Water " Black & Tripp Streets " Tripp & Black The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 20th and special meeting of April 24th were read and approved. Drs. Ida and Moseley of the Board of Health were present and gave verbal reports of the work of the board, showing the city to be particularly free of contagious diseases and in very good sanitary condition. They suggested that a special clean up campaign be in- augurated which was concurred in bar the trustees. I Marshal Larmore spoke as to the dog muzzling act and, after some discussion and the concurrence of the Secretary of the Board of Health, the dog muzzling resolution was suspen- ded for the time being. This being the date set for opening bids on ornamental street lights on orange St. between Colton and Lugonia Aves. under Resblution of intention No. 310, the following pro- posals were received: Western Construction Co. vf1,750.00 Southwest Electric Co 1,450.00 Independent " " 1.234.00 Bids being referred to engineer Hinckley , he reported the lowest bid was reasonable and recommended the award be made to the Independent Electric Co. whose bid of $1,234.00 for work complete was the lowest and, on motion of Trustee Alexander, the Board adopted Resolu- ' tion of Award No. 310 which provided that the contract go to the Independent Electric Co. at the price named in its bid. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk was authorized to return certified checks or bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. Communications. A. E. Chapman, City Fly Catcher, filed a report of his work, also recommended the II extension of his territory and a sked for an increase of salary. Referred to the Health Com- mittee and Board of Health. A communication from pastor Jenson requesting permission to hold tent meetings in the Air Dome on W. State St. was granted and the communication ordered filed. ' 122 A communication from A. Harvey Collins, Secretary of the Horticultural and Im- provement Society, acknowledging the appreciation of the Society for the music furnished on the occasion of the recent floral exhibition was read and ordered filed. A synopsis of a resolution passed by the /ark and Tree Conmission relative to deumnds against the /ark and Tree Department was read and ordered filed. Petitions. ' A petition was presented signed by N. L. Levering ( 3491) contesting the elec- tion of C. A. 'Tripp as city trustee and demanding a recount of the ballots cast for C. A. Tripp and Geo. S. Biggin at the election held on April 13, 1914'. the petition was ordered filed. On recommendation of the Tree Commission the following petitions were granted: To plant, Henry Fisher (486) ; C. A. Dibble , (487 ) ; L. F. Churchill (488 ) ; to remove, W. A. Nichols (489) ; to trim at 147 W. Cypress, A. P'. Crimen (4'90) ; the petition of A. Y. Crim to trim at 417 W. Cypress (491) being denied. The application of R. O. Webb for a clerical position in the water office, C. W. Coe for reappointment as watchman at Smiley Park and Homer A. Walker for appointment an as park and school police were read and ordered filed. The reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder were submitted and ordered filed. The bond of Geo. E. Larmore , City iaarshal , was submitted, passed to the Attor- ney who pronounced it regular in form, and on motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trus- tee Alexander was accepted, approved and ordered filed. Scott and. Cook of the Grand Theater asked permission to use the Airdome for , their shows during the summer. on motion the request was granted. The appointment on April 21st 1914 of R. Warner Thomas as deputy clerk to serve temporarily was ratified as was also the appointment of I. C. Gray to serve as chief deputy upon the retirement of mr. Thomas. The request of the Chamber of Commerce for the use of the addressograph for mailing purposes wa's granted. ' The matter of popcorn and similar wagons having stands on the streets , coming up for consideration, on motion, it was decided to restrict the number of permits granted to not exceed two. A refund of th'e sum of 36, business license collected from Joseph Smith was ordered, no license fee now being required. in the' ratter of the band concerts, it was the opinion of the board that Wed- n.esday night was preferable and the banA was requested to so arrange their schedule . The Board gave the following instructions : That the marshal enforce to the letter the law governing mufflers on Motor vehicles after a few days notice being given; that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance for the regulation of dairies within the city; that /resident Cortner give orders for the necessary chairs for use of the band at the band stands ; that President Cortner confer with the Associated Charities relative to the X1.000 voted to srs. Floyd Wolfe and report to this board at the next meeting. Bills and salaries audited by the finance committee' were ordered paid. There appearing no further business for consideration, on motion, the Board adjourned. Seaga. City • -rk. 11110th 123 Redlands , California, May 20th, 1914. 2 .00 p . m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 6th, 1914 were read and approved. Rev . N. D. Hynson, representing the Ministerial Union of the City, appeared before the Board of Trustees and asked permission to use Library Park for religious ,services on Sunday evenings during the months of July and August . 11 ' After an open discussion by other ministers and the Trustees a motion was unanimously adopted granting the request , with the understanding that the meet- ings were to be strictly non-political, and that the permit shall be subject to re- vocation, at any time , by the Board of Trustees . Mrs. Margaret Munzig was present and spoke regarding the need of street lights on Cook street between Citrus and Colton avenues . Mr. M. A . Grant , representing the Somers System of property assessing, spoke on the merits of the same. After free discussion of the system by the Trustees the motion was made by Trustee Tripp and seconded by Trustee Black that Mr . Grant proceed at once to install the systema $600 for System installation; $100. per month for Computor . Mr. E. D . Donham submitted his report of the auditing, of the City Clerk's books covering the period from January 1st, 1913 to April 20th, 1914, and those of the Water Department covering tie period from February 1st, 1913 to December 31st, 1913, which was read and ordered filed. I . Beal (3492 ) asked for permission to move a house from east Highland avenue to the southeast corner of Brockton avenue and Texas street , also two houses from southeast corner of 6th street and Citrus avenue to Beacon street . The matter was referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee. 0 . M. Robbins , et al ( 3493 ) asked for street lights on Bond street ; referred to the Light Committee. 0. W. Zetzsche et als (3494) asked for street lights on Cook street from Cit- rus avenue to Colton avenue; referred to the Light Committee . The following Ordinances were introduced and laid over under the rules :- erdinance No. 813 relating to Keeping of Stock and Fowls , intro- " duced by Trustee Black . Ordinance No . 572 relating to Moving Picture Shows on Sundays in- troduced by Trustee Alexander. Bond of City Treasurer, J. F. Wheat , was submitted, passed to Attorney Leonard who pronounced it regular in form, and on motion of Trustee Alexander, seconded by Trustee Underwood, it was ordered accepted, approved and ordered filed. Trustee Cortner reported in the matter of paying $1,000 .00 to Mrs. Floyd A. Wolfe, as voted at the Municipal Election on April 13th, 1914, saying that Mrs . Wolfe desired the full amount paid to her in cash, and that she declined to accept 124 any other proposition. After some discussion it was ordered to pay the $1.;000 .00 to Mrs . Wolfe upon leer signing a release of any further claim against the City as prepared by Attorney Leonard. Upon motion of Trustee Black, duly seconded by Trustee Underwood the follow- ing Resolution was adopted:- " Resolved: that the President of this Board be and he is' author- lied and directed, in behalf of the City of Redlands, to file an applica- tion or complaint with the Railroad Commission of California, to fix and establish gas rates in the City of Redlands for heating, lighting and cook- ' ing purposes, and in such application or complaint , to request the Railroad Commission to require the• furnishing and supplying to the inhabitants of said City a better quality of gas and the building of new and additional appliances and equipment for the better and more economical supplying' and furnishing of such gas to the inhabitants of said City; and requiring said Company to cease its practice of requiring deposits in advance' of makind service connections; Be It Further Resolved; that said President , for and in behalf of said City, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to file an appli- cation: or complaint with said Railroad Commission to establish and fix tel- ephone rates in said City, including resident and business telephones , and requiring said Company to cease its practice of requiring deposits in ad- vance of making service connections. " Upon motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Black the office of City Veterinary was declared vacant from and after May 31st, 1914. The City Clerk and President of the Board, Cortner, were instructed to issue Warrants in payment of any Bonds of the Redlands Water Company that may be presented for redemption by the City Treasurer. The matter of extending the territory of the City Fly Catcher, and increasing his salary wasreferred to Dr. C . E. Ide and the Health Commission with power to act . The Clerk reported a request of the Lugonia Welfare Association for' one band concert each month to be given at Lugonia Park. The opinion of the Board was that Library' Park is centrally located,and being easy of access, that the time and place Of the concerts should not be changed. The request was denied. There having been several Demands on the-Citr from out:sfd, Wrms=--the Board made the final recommendation that , in so 'far as possible, all supplies and material be purchased through local houses. The Clerk was instructed to issue a Warrant in favor of R. E . G. Scott , for 415.00, in payment for music furnished during the Flower Show, which was held at the Contemporary Club House April 24th, and 25th, 1914. Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. On motion the Board adjourned. • i i pity Clerk 125 Redlands, California, June 3rd, 1914, 2;00 o'clock p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present and President Cortner in the Chair. The Minutes Of the regular meeting of May 20th, 1914 were read and approved. Pastor Jensen, representing the Seventh Day Adventists, appeared before the Board and requested permission to erect a tent , in which to hold their meetings, at the 'northeast corner of Citrus avenue and Third street , stating that consent of the owners of the lots and adjoining property had been secured. On Motion the request was granted. Professor Lionel Matthews was present and asked for a remission of the fine recently imposed upon him by the City Recorder for violating City Ordinance prohibiting the posting of bills on poles along the street . The request was Una, and the City Marshall was instructed to inforce the Ordinance relating to such matters . There being quite a number present interested in the proposed Dairy Ordinance President Cortner called for the Ordinance, stated the position of the Board regarding the matter, andthen threw the matter open for discussion. Messrs . Winn, Radford and Torrence spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance; Ed taylor spoke in favor of it ; and H. C . Deming spoke advocating the abolition of the cow -from the City limits . Trustee Tripp spoke at some length, assuring the dairymen that it was not the intention of the Board to put anyone out of business , but to insure clean and sanitary conditions in the milk supply. A protest against the adoption of Section 2 of the proposed Ordinance, signed by a large number of citiz@ps, was read and. ordered filed. A communication from Atr. G. W. Wilder, stating that he considered the condition under which the cows are kept of more importance than the number of cows, was read and ordered filed. The Board of Trus- tees determined on certain amendments to the proposed Ordinance, and the City Attorney was instructed to so prepare an amended Ordinance to be submitted for passage at the next regular meeting. The Clerk was instructed to supply all dairymen with copies of the proposed Ordinance as amended. Communication from the Tree Commission regarding planting of trees on California street , south of Crescent avenue, was read andordered filed. A communication from Mr . C. H. Hammond, attacking the policy of the City in employing Mr. Hinckley as Street Superintendent and City Engineer, was read and ordered filed. The petition of Mr. S . E. Field (492 ) for permission to trim trees in front of 216 Fourth street , and that of Mrs . Gertrude D. Hicks ( 493 ) for planting of trees on California street were granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of I. Beal ( 3495 ) asking for permission to move a house from east Citrus avenue to east Central avenue was referred to City Engineer and Street Commission, _ with power to act . The petition of Miss A . M. Woodford et . als . , ( 3496 ) for permission to erect a sign to read "To Yucaipa Valley and Oakglen" was referred to the City Engineer and Street ,Committee with power to act . 1EG Petition of J. B. Feudge, et . als . , asking for street lights on Chestnut avenue from Pacific street to San Mateo street , was referred to the ;tight Committee . Proposed Ordinance No. 572, relating to the regulation of Moving Picture Shows, which was introduced at,t he regular meeting held on May 20th:; 1914, was ame 4 d, and on motion, the Ordinance was duly adopted as amended. N The following Resolution was passed by the Board:- "The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlnds do re- solve as follows , to-wit :- let. That all that portion of Stanford avenue in the City of Redlands between the north line of Colton avenue and the south line of Brockton avenue, in said City, be and the same is hereby closed, as provided and set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 311. 2nd. That the said work is for the closing of said avenue through said portions, and that it appears to said Board that there are no costs, damages , or expenses arising out of said work and that no Commissioers are necessary to assess the costs, damages, or expenses, and that therefore no Commissioners are appointed to assess the benefits or damages of said work and to have supervision thereof. " The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month of tfiay, 1914, were submitted and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Light Committee five (5 ) street lights on Cook street, between Citrus avenue and sylvan Boulevard; and four (4) street lights on Bond street, between alive and Fern avenues, were ordered installed. The Board of Health recommended that A. E. Chapman be employed to look after the fly traps along the streets, also the breeding places of flies; that he devote his entire time to same, and that he be allowed a salary of $50 .00 per month, per month for material for baiting the traps. The Board further recommended that the Ordinance requiring a covered, water-tight wagon be used for collecting garbage, be enforced. .0n motion the Board :of :Trustees adopted the above recon- , mendations. The pity Treasurer was instructed to purchase the necessary record book for Street Improvement Bonds. The Secretary, of the Board of Health was requested to make a written monthly report of The work to the Board of Trustees. An offer of .0600.00, cash, having been made for the two ( 2 ) lots situated on Sylveria street and belonging to the City, and the City having no need of said lots, on Motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Underwood, it was decided to accept the offer. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the necessary papers for the transfer of the above lots to Mrs. A . M. J. Fourbon. Mrs . Annie Simms, of the Water Department , asked_for an increase in salary. The same was referred to the Water Committee for investigation and report at the next regular meeting. 1 71 A request from the Redlands Athletic Club for the use of the City 's property situated at the northwest corner of Texas street and Lugonia avenue for an athletic field was granted, same to be under the supervision of Engineer Hinckley . The request , by Secretary Small of the Y. M. C. A. , for the use of the old reservoir, on Reservoir street near the old steam plant , for a swimming pool during the summer was granted with the express understanding that the same be enclosed by a fence, and kept under lock and key by theY. M. C . A. authorities, who, in accepting the use of the pool,assume all responsibility connected with the same . The Fire Committee recommended that the old shed, at the rear of the Fire Hall, be removed to Sylvan Park barn, and that the fire horse be transferred to the Pao Department ; that a water heater and shower bath be installed at the Fire Hall. The Committee further recommended the purchase of fire hundred ( 500 ) feet of two and one-half ( 21" ) inch fire hose and three hundred ( 300 ) feet of one and one-half ( l2" ) inch fire hose, also one ( 1 ) 3-way Deluge Set affixed to tank. On motion the above recommendations were approved and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the furnishing of fire hose and deluge set . The Home Oil Company was granted permission to install a gasolene tank under the sidewalk at 116 west Citrus avenue . The same to be installed in such a manner that the pump shall be operated from the inside of the building and that there shall be no damage to the sidewalk. The City Clerk was instructed to advertise "For Sale" the fire wagon lately discarded by the purchase of the Auto Fire Truck. No action was taken by the Board on the suggestion of Trustee Tripp that the Board secure a stenographer to take a complete report of tie proceedings of the Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion, the meeting was adjourned. Zee/- ?* 4 cr A City Clerk ---0000000000000--- ' Redlands , California, June 17th, 1914. 2 :00 Qtclock p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present and President Cortner in the chair . The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 3rd, 1914, were read and approved. This being the time set for opening proposals for the furnishing of Five Hundred ( 500 ) feet of two and one-half ( 22" ) inch, double .jacket fire hose ; three hundred ( 300 ) Z8 feet of one and one-half ( 1i" ) inch single jacket Fire Hose ; One ( 1 ) Siamese Reducer reducing from two and one-half ( 21" ) inches to one and one-half ( 1*" ) inches ; two one and one-half ( 1*" ) inch nozzles ; and one ( 1 ) 3-way Turret Set , complete, attached to wagon, bids -were received from• the following Companies, which bids were placed on file in this office:- ' Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Company represented by E. M. Cope Com'l Company Fabric Fire Hose Company " " E. J. Newbegin for C .C.Albright Gorham Fire Apparatus Company " " C-B Hardware Company Republic Rubber Company of Calif . II " Redlands Vulcanizing Works The C. C . C . Fire Hose & Rubber Co . " " Lon Angeles Agent , and United Stated Rubber Company of Cal. " Casa Loma Garage, Inc . Each of the above mentioned bids was accompanied by a certified check equal to five ( 5% ) per cent of the aggregate of the bid, and each bidder submitted samples, as called for in the advertisement. After the bids were read they were referred to the Fire Committee and City Engineer for recommendations . After careful examination and comparison of samples and prices the Fire Committee and City Engineer retro mmended that the contracts be awarded as follows :- • For furnishing the 300 ft of l " Fire Hose to Redlands Vulcanizing Works " 500 " " 2z" I' " " E. M . Cope Commercial Co . " 3-way Turret set , " C. C . Albright Company. On Motion the recommendationswere approved, and it was so ordered . Communications Mr . A . Leipsic offered to sell his property situated. on the west side of Orange street , near High avenue, to the City for a Fire Hall site. The same was read and ordered filed. Recommendation from the Tree Commission to the effect that Mrs . 0. H. Hicks be permitted to provide and care for trees and shrubs on California street south of Crescent avenue was read and ordered filed. On Motion the recommendation:.was 'approved. Petitions Request of Mr. F. A. C . Mitchell ( 494) to trim trees on the southeast and southwest corners of La Salle street and Citrus avenue, and that of Mr. J. H. Strait ('495 ) to 'plant trees on Clifton avenue, were granted in accordance with the recom- mendations of the Tree Commission. Request of Mr. F. A . Morgan for the cancellation of Tax Sale, Certificate No. 155 of 1905, was granted and the Clerk instructed to make said cancellation. Request of Mr. G. E . Cowley, et . ale . ; for the abatement of nuisance caused by dairy at No. 29 Kendall street , was read and ordered filed. ( 3500 ) Request of Mr. Ernest Vesey for Sewer on Elevent 1 street north of Central avenue, was read and referred to Sewer Committee and City Engineer . 12)3 Ordinances The proposed Ordinance No. 573, relative to the keeping of Live Stock and Fowls within the City limits, which was introduced by Trustee Black on May 30th, 1914; pro- tests filed and discussed on June 3rd, 1914; and the City Attorney instructed to prepare amendments to the proposed Ordinance. On this day, by motion duly seconded and carried the proposed Ordinance was amended, and as amended, was passed by the following vote :- Ayes :- Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes :- None. Reports The Light Committee reported favorably regarding the installation of street lights on Chestnut avenue from Pacific street to San Mateo street, but stated that the conditions of the present Contract. with the Southern California Edison Company do not permit lights to be ordered in so near the expiration of the said Contract , so final, action in the matter was deferred till a later date . On request the Water Committee was granted more time for making report on the application of Mrs . Annie Simms for an increase in salary. Dr. Ide, Secretary of the Board of Health, reported relative to the collecting of garbage, and recommended that the matter go over till tle:next regular meeting, which request was granted . Miscellaneous Mr. H. C . Deming was present and spoke of the condition of the sidewalk on the east side of Orange street between the Santa Fe Railroad and High avenue . On Motion the matter was referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer for investigation and report at the next regular meeting_. Mr. W. C . Guerth appeared before the Board and asked for a permit to erect an electrical sign over the sidewalk in front of his place of business on Orange street . On Motion the request was granted. Mr. Guerth also spoke regarding the need of lights on the south side of Brook- side avenue. After some discussion Mr. Guerth was requested to present the matter in the form of a petition. Mr. R. E. G . Scott, of the Grand and Empress theatres , was present desirous of knowing what class of pictures he could show under Ordinance No . 572. No complaints having come to the Board, up to the present date, as to the class of pictures now being given, it was decided that no action was necessary at this time. • Superintendent of the Water Department , Hinckley., was instructed to purchase the belt Eg, needed for the City wells at the northwest corner of Lugonia and Texas street . On account of the disturbanes caused by automobiles, during the band concerts, it decided that Fourth street , from Vine street to Olive avenue, and Eureka street , from the Park entrance to Olive avenues be closed from 7 :30 o 'clock p. m. till the close of the concert each and every concert niplit . On motion, duly seconded and carried, it was so ordered and the Chief of Police instructed to carry out this order. 1) 130 Atholburt Ball, Band Instructorasked for an increase in salary from t60.00 per month to 1180.00 per month. On Motion, duly seconded and carried, his request was granted. Bills-iand salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion, the meeting was adjourned. I , City Clerk. ---0000000000000--- Redlands , California, 1st, 1914, I 2:00 O 'clock, P. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present : TrustealBlack, Underwood, Tripp, and President Cortner , the latter presiding. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 17th, 1914, were read and approved. M. P. Chubb was present and spoke, of the need of picnicigrounds for Redlands. and suggested that a 20-acre tract , with plenty of water and shade and fine scenery could be had in Wildwood Canyon, on the new Beaumont Road, south of Yucaipa City. Mr. Loge, of the Yucaipa Land Company, owners of the said tract of land, stated that the Company would probably be glad to co-operate with the City in this matter. Referred to the Park Committee. William Messing,, operator of the Pop-Corn wagon located on the south side of East State street, was present and requested permission to locate his wagon on the north side of West State street . Referred to Street Committee with power totact . Communications A communication from Geo . W. Royce, relative to house numbers on west Cypress and west Olives avenues, was read and ordered filed, and the Clerk directed to write residents on said streets, whose house numbers are wrong, reouesting ,them"to correct same . A communication from C . H. Hammond, attacking the policy of the City in combining the offices of City Engineer and Street Superintendent , and chargin that the present officer, Mr. Hinckley., had received money properly belonging to the City, and had failed to turn it into the City Treasary. The Communication was ordered placed on file. Communications from May Holmes Wilson, offering two lots on High avenue, between , Orange and Fifth streets , and from R. R. Tatnall, Agent , offering property at 118 and 120 east State street , for Fire .Hall sites were read and ordered placed on rile. 1 Petitions Petition of R. L. Shick, for the privilege- of operating a refreshment stand in Sylvan Park, was granted in accordance with recommendations of the A 11_10 I D 131 Park Committee. Mr. Snick paying Thirty ( 00 .00 ) Dollars for the months of July, August , and September, 1914. Petition of H. W. Allen, Agent ,for C . E. Surdan, for privilige of mov- ing a house from Orange street and Pearl avenue to Columbia street , near Sun avenue, wasreferred to the Street Committee and Street Superintendent , with power to act . Petition of Southern Pacific, Company to change certain spur tracks on Redlands avenue was granted, same to be done under supervision of the Street Supt . Petition of E. Vesey, for sewer on Eleventh street , north of Central avenue, filed at last meeting of the Board, coming up for hearing, a Protest signed by four property owners on said street was read and ordered filed. Mr. Cotter, one of the protectants, spoke against the petition, and Mr. Vesey in favor of it . After considerable discussion, the City Engineer was directed to prapare plans and speci- fications for said contemplated work, and report at next meeting of tie Board. Ordinances An Ordinance, regulating speed of motor or other vehicles in the City of Redlands was introduced by the City Attorney, and laid over under the rules. Reports In the matter of .sidewalks on the east side of Orange street , between Stuart avenue and High avenue, the City Engineer reported that he .had seen all the property owners, except Mr. Goering, and they were willing to fix the sidewalk on the proper grade . The owner of the property between Stuart avenue and the Santa Fe tracks, contemplates building soon, and said he would construct sidewalk at that time. The Clerk was directed to notify the owners of the property between Stuart avenue and High avenue, on the east side of Orange street, to proceed with said work. T1ie matter of disposal of garbage and rubbish coming up a proposition from B. W. .Hall was read and referred to the Secretary of the Board of Health and the Health Committee for report and recommendation at next meeting. • The Water Committee recommended that the request of Mrs. Silts, of the Water Department , for an increase in salary, be denied, and it was so ordered. The application of David Parry for a permit to establish a dairy on Brockton avenue, west of Texas street , was denied. The Secretary of the Board of Health and the Trustees , expressing themselves as opposed to the establishing of dairies of more than five cows within the City limits. Reports of the City Treasurer, Recorder, and Clerk for the month of June, 1914, were submitted and ordered filed. Miscellaneous In the matter of curb, .gutter..and. s.idewalk_heretofore ordered in on vatious streets of the City, the Clerk was directed to notify all who had not complied with the orders of the Board to proceed at once to do so. Building Inspector, Armstrong, was present and asked advice of the Board in regard to granting Building Permit to The Day Nursery for new building at 1_32 Orange street and Pearl avenue, the plans of which do not comply with the regula- tions for buildings within the Fire Limits. The matter was discussed at some length, but no action taken as the application for the permit had not , at this time, been formally made. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion, the meeting was adjourned. _de/ City Clerk 1 ----0000000000000---- Redlands, California, July 15th, 1914 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting_ of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 1st , 1914,. were read and approved. Messrs . W. I. Wells and W. K. Stoddart were present and requested an exten- sion of time for the putting in of Curb and Gutter along their properties. on east Fern avenue, stating that it would entail quite a heavy expense; that their proper- ties were orange groves, and that but little revenue had been received from same the past few years. In view of these facts, the Board granted the request; tempor- arily recinding the order as to their properties. E. S. Graham was present and stated he had a Fire Hall site proposition to offer the City. He was requested to present his proposition in writing. Communications A communication from W. H. Pettibone, relative to City water rates for irrigation purposes, was read and ordered filed. Mr. Pettibone was present and spoke on the matter stating that under the present meter rates he could not • afford to keep his orange trees alive on his lots. Messrs. Costello and Rock- well spoke along the same line. Water Superintendent , Hinckley, stated that about 1,200 meters were now installed, and that the receipts under the meter system were almost $1,000.00 per month less than under the old system, and while some paid more under the meter system, a great majority paid less. President Cortner stated that in a short while a Water Commission would be appointed to go thoroughly in the matter of rates, and that no doubt a satis- factory solution of the question would be made. A communication from R. R. Tatnall, Agent, offering property on Fern avenue, between Grant and Eureka streets, for Fire Hall site, was read and ordered filed. A communication from State Board of Health,calling attention to the annual meeting of state. county and City health officers to be held in conjunction with the conference of League :df California Municipalities at Monterey, October 12 to ' 16, 1914, was read and ordered filed. Communication from the League of California Municipalities, calling attention to the Department of Clerks, Auditors and Assessors, and its purpose and program for the annual convention which will be held at Monterey during tie week beginning October . 12th• 1914, was read and ordered filed. petitions Petition of Mrs. A. M. Henderson (496 ) to trim olive trees at Citrus avenue and Wabash street , and also petition of Mrs. A. E . Bemis, (497 ) to plant four pepper trees at the southwest caner of Sun avenue and Tribune street were granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission. Petition of Ernest Vesey, et als, (3507 ) for Gutter and Sidewalk on Eleventh street , from State street to the south line of Mill Creek Zanja, was referred to tie City Engineer and Street Committee. Ordinance The Ordinance No. 574, introduced at the regular meeting of Jhly 1st, 1914, entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands Regulating the Speed of Motor and Other Vehicles within the City of Redlands," was read, and on motion of Trustee Tripp, secon- ded by Trustee Alexander, was passed without a dissenting `vote. Resolutions In the matter of Sewer on Eleventh street, north of Central avenue, the follow- ing Resolution was passed:- "Resolved that the City Engineer of the City •of Redlands be , be and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board as soon as practicable, plans, specifications, and profile for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following streets, to wit:- The construction of a six inch vitrified pipe sewer on 11th street as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 312 to be hereafter adopted by this Board and now on file with the City Clerk of said City, together with a careful esti- mate of the cost of said proposed work." Pursuant to instructions the .City Engineer did submit plans, specifications, and profile for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 312, whereupon the fol- lowing Resolution was adopted:- "Resolved, that the plans, specifications, and profile. prepared by the City Engineer for the street work and im- provement contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention No. 312 be andthe same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board, and the estimate of said City Engi- neer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and order- ` ed filed." p9 The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No . 312,_ which provides for \311 the street work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Reso- lution. Reports The reports of the City Clerk for the Quarter ending June 30th, 1914, and of the A. K. Smiley Public Library, for the year ending June 30th, 1914, were presented and ordered filed. ' In the matter of the Wildwood Canyon Park site Trustee Black, for the Park Committee, reported that , at this time, it did not deem it advisable for the City to un- dertake any new park propositions, which report was concurred in by all members of the Board. 11 Secretary of the Board of Health was present and read his report of the work. of the Board for the month of June, 1914.. The report was ordered filed. In the matter of collection of garbage the Board of Health recommended that B. W. Hall be given the contract in accordance with his proposition filed July 1st, 1914, and on motion the City Attorney was directed to prepare contract to be entered into by said Hall and the City. Miscellaneous On motion the Treasurer was directed to transfer from the Municipal Water Department of the General Fund the sum of $16,000.00 to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Municipal Water Bonds . On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Alexander, a warrant was ordered drawn in favor of the Estate of A. K. Smiley, in the sum of 0498.98 , as re- imbursement for amount of taxes paid to the City in 1913 . Trustee Underwood, of the Fire Committee, reported that out of seventeen fire calls ten were for grass fires , and suggested that the Police look out for those responsible for such fires. Mr. Piggin, of the Chamber of Commerce, requested that the City stand the cost of re-surveying the Beaumont-Redlands Road through Burns Canyon. The work having been done by the City Engineer's force it was ordered that no charge be made agains the Chamber of Commerce for said work. Notice was ordered given to the Southwestern Home Telephone Company that the City expects the Ordinance for the removal of poles from Orange street between the Santa,.Fe_ tracks and Colton avenue,, by September first, 1914, to be complied with. The matter of making new water connections outside of the City limits was discussed at some length; final action on same being deferred till a later date. The Board discussed a some length matters pertaining to the lighting of the City. It was determined to pay a visit to Riverside and Pasadena and investi- gate their systems with the purpose of securing data for use in working out what is best for the City of Redlands. I Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited. by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding• the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adiourned. • i . City Clerk os- Redlands , SRedlands , California, August 5th, 1914, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 15th, 1914, were read and approved. R. W. Chadwick, of San Diego, appeared before the Board expiaining the workings of the "Home Rule Tax Amendment", which will appear on the ballot at the November elec- tion, and requested the Trustees to endorse the proposed law. No action was taken. The State Dairy Inspector was present , having made his usual inspection of dairies in this locality. He reported same in good condition, and urged the City to continue the tuberculin test ,and suggested that Pasadena had found it very satisfac- tory to have this test made by Dr. Taylor, of the University of California. No action was taken on the suggestion, the matter being in the hands of the Health Commission, and Board of Health. A. Lauterborn, of east Citrus avenue, was present and requested that street lights be extended on Citrus avenue , from the present terminus of same to east City limits. Action on same was deferred till new lighting contract is made . Communications A communication from the Southwestern Home Telephone Company, setting forth reasons why they cannot , at this time, comply with the requirements of Section 1 of Ordinance No . 557, was read and ordered filed. Attorney Pratt , representing the Telephone Company, was present and spoke setting forth very plainly the position of the Company in the matter., In consideration of existing conditions, the Board granted an extension of time to Seftember lst.,__.1915,. for the performance of the work directed to be done under said Section 1 of Ordinance No. 557 . A communication from H. W. Allen, Attorney for T. C . Creamery, offering for introduction an Ordinance requiring all dairies to have their names blown upon their milk bottles for the protection of the owners of said bottles, was read and ordered filed, the Board deeming such an ordinance unnecessary. A communication from C. W. McIntosh, Agent , offering certain property adjoin- ing Sylvan Park, for park purposes, was read and ordered filed, and the matter refer- red to the Board, as a whole, for investigation. A communication from the Grand Lodge Knights of the Royal Arch of the State of California, regarding the proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting liquor elections for a period of eight years,_ was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Petition of J. F. Montgomery (498) to remove dead trees from California street , soutga of west Highland avenue, was granted in accordance with recommendations ,of the Park and Tree Superintendent . Petitions of Adolph G. Johnson and L. M. Ridenour, for positions on the Police force were presented and ordered filed. 03 L Reports Reports of City Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk, for the month of July_, 1914} were presented and ordered filed. Resolutions The matter of Sewer on Eleventh street, north of Central avenue , as provided ' for in Resolution of Intention No. 312, next came up, and on motion, the Board, by a unanimous vote , adopted ',Resolution Ordering Work to be Donee No. 3). 2. miscellaneous _ The matter of sidewalk and gutter on Eleventh street; between State street andMiill Creek Zanja, on Petition No. 3507 , was next considered, Mr. Cotter speaking in opposition and Mr. uesey in favor of said improvement . Referred to City Engineer to check up frontage favoring and oposed to said work and to report at next meeting. The signed Contract , in duplicate, between the City and B. W. Hall, whereby Hall is to handle all garbage, rubbish, etc . , for the period of three ( 3 ) years, was presented; ratified and ordered filed. On motion duly seconded and carried the Secretary of the Board of Health was directed to cancel any and all other per- mits for handling of garbage , rubbish, etc . , and that those now engaged in said business be notified to said effect . The Application Of B. C. Torrence for Permit to operate a dairy at No. 29 Kendall street was next considered. A protest having heretofore been filed, and a number of residents of said neighborhood being present protesting against the grant- ing of said Permit . The policy of the Board to be guided in a great measure by the desires of the residents concerning such matters, and it appearing that there was almost unanimous opposition to the granting of said permit , on motion of Trustee Alexander, seconded by Trustee Underwood, the Application of Mr. Torrence was denied. The City Engineer was instructed to secure Compensation Insurance for all employees in the City Water Department for a term of one ( 1 ) year. The Park and Tree Department recommended the pruchase of a team for their work, the present team being unfit for further use. Referred to Trustees Black and Alexander and Forester Ferguson, with power to act. In the matter of a City Water Commission President Cortner recommended the appointment of a Commission of three ( 3 ), naming C. H. Clock, A. E. Brock, and A . E. Carter, which recommendation and appointment , on motion duly seconded and carried was ratified and confirmed. The Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for street lighting Contract in accordance with specifications prepared by the City Engineer and Street Superin- tendent . , On motion the Diagram of the Assessment District ;_prepared under Resolu- tion No. 310, for an Ornamental Street Lighting System on Orange street from MUOID 137 Colton avenue to Lugonia avenue, was approved and adopted. .131.11.S and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. • `- ' v / City Clerk. ---0000000000000--- Redlands, :California, August 19th, 1914. 2 :00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the Chair. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 5th, 1914,were read and approved. Rev. R. P. Smith, Chairman of the Censor Commissiog,was present and addressed the Board regarding the work of said Censor Commissioptstating, among other things , that some of the proprietors of Moving Picture houses questioned the authority of the Commission. After a general discussion, the Board assured Mr. Smith that it was back of him and the Clerk was instructed to notify the Moving Picture_houses that a_perm_it was required to operate and that the Censor Commission was a duly authorized, appointed and acting body. Professor W. L. Morrison, fresh from his sojourn at Long Beach, spoke in praise of the appearance of the streets in said City, and suggested that this City look toward bettering the appearance of its streets by the removal of weeds, etc. , from the park- ing space. The Board accepted the suggestion as a good one. Attorney Pratt, representing B. C . Torrence, of 29 Kendall street , addressed the Board urging the granting of a dairy permit to Mr . Torrence . The Application of Mr. Torrence for a permit was presented by the Clerk. A• communication from Mrs . C . Hosking, et als,. of Brookside avenue, protesting, and from Mrs. R. Adams, et als, of Kendall street, favoring the issuance of said permit were presented, read and ordered filed. A number of residents of Kendall street were present and,through W. H. Van Leuven, expressed their opposition to the granting of the permit . The Secretary of the Board of Health recommended that the permit be not granted, and after due consideration the Board, on Motion duly seconded and carried, denied the application. Communications A communication from the Tree Commission, recommending that the City officially invite the Southern California Arboricultural Association to hold its spring meeting_ in this City; and that immediate steps be taken to get rid of the red spider now dam- aging our shade trees , was read and ordered filed. On motion both recommendations were approved, and the Clerk instructed to give the proper invitation to the Arbori- cultural Association; and the City Forester instructed to proceed with the necessary steps to get. rid of the red spider. 138 /,/ A communication from the State Railroad Commission, to the effect that they had granted the Southern Pacific Company_perMissisan_f_or_apUr tracks on_Redlands_ avenue,_was presented and ordered filed. A communication from E. S. Graham, requesting the holding of a second Munici- nal Dance oij State street, between Orange and Fifth streets, on Tuesday evening, September 1st , 1914, was read and ordered filed, and on motion duly seconded and car- ried, the request was granted with the stipulation that the City be to no expense except the furnishing of the Municipal Band. Messrs . Throop, warner, and others , of East Redlands section, were in and presented their oral request for Municipal water. The matter was referred to the Water Commission, the Water Committee of the Board, and the City Engineer for investigation and report . Trustee Trippi speaking for some of the residents on 'Brookside avenue, re- quested the oiling of said avenue along_pepper row. Referred to Street Committee and Superintendent of Streets. Petitions . The petitionsof E. M. Frost (499 ); to trim olive trees on La Salle street, and of A . Ford ( 500 ) for removal of dead pine 'tree from corner of Reservoir street and Palm avenue,were granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission The Petition of C. J. Almquist, et als, ( 3510) for sidewalk on the west side of Bond street , between Olive avenue and Clark street , was presented and referred to ' the Street Committee and City Engineer. The petition of Carl E. Lee, ( 3508s) to move a house from Fpurth street, be- tween Cypress avenue and Home Place, to the corner of San Bernardino avenue and Ohio street, was presented and referred to Street Superintendent with power to act . The Petition of Gep. A. Hubbard ( 3509 ) for a permit to gather certain gar- bage was presented and referred to the Health Committee and Secretary of the Board of Health. The Applications of W. A. Quinn and L. H. Underwood, for positions on the . Police Force were prsented and ordered filed. Ordinances An Ordinance, creating the position of "City Garbage Collector" , was presented and laid over under the rules. Bids I This being the date set for opening bids for the construction of a sewer on Eleventh streett north of Central avenue, under Resolution of Intention No. 312, the following proposal. was read: L. H. Jones for all work complete $200 .00 II The bid being referred to the City Engineer, Hinckley, who reported that the bid was reasonable , and recommended the award be made to said Jones , and on motion duly seconded and carried, the Board adopted Resolution of Award of Contract No. 312, which provided that the contract for the construction sewer on Eleventh street go to L. H. Jones at the price named in his bid. 1UOID 139 o Miscellaneous Building Inspector, Armstrong, was authorized to issue a Building Permit to the Redlands Day kursery, as per their Application filed by Taylor Brothers Brick Co. In the matter of sidewalk and gutter on Eleventh street , the City Engineer recommended that petition be granted as to that portion between State street and Cen— tral avenue, and he denied as to that portion north of Central avenue. The Clerk was instructed to so notify the property owners , giving them sixty ( 60 ) days in which to comply with this order. Report of Trustee Black, of the Park Committee, relative to the purchase of a team for the park Department , was deferred till next meeting. Action in the matter of purchasing_property adjoining Sylvan Park, submitted by C. W. McIntosh, Agent , was deferred till a later date. The Clerk was instructed to notify F. E. Winn, who operates a dairy on Clay street north of Delaware avenue, that the Board desires all dairies inside the City where complaint is made of. their existence limits^to reduce their herd so that it will not exceed five (5 ) cows, and that they deem sixty ( 60_) days time is sufficient for said purpose. Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. '/ ' / 5 City Clerk. ---0000000000o--- Redlands, California, September 2nd, 1914. 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 19th, 1914, were read and approved. This being the time for receiving proposals for lighting the City Streets. Parks and Buildings, the following proposal was received, read and ordered filed:— To The Honorable Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands; Southern California Edison Company hereby offers to furnish the City of Redlands with electric lights for its streets, parks and offices in accordance with the specifications referred to in attached notice in— viting bids as follows :— First ollows :— First 4111- To furnish arc lamps and light the same from one—half hour after sunset to one—half hour before sunrise at the places and in the number as may be designated by the Board of Trustees from time to time at the following rates: 140 One year Contract 45.00 per lamp per month Three year Contract 44.75 per lamp per month Five year Contract44.50 per lamp per month The arc lamps proposed to be used are of 500 candle-power. Second To furnish Tungsten or Mazda Type 40-watt lamps and light the same from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Said lamps to be furnised and installed by us together with brackets similar to those attached to the poles and used by Southern California Edison Company in lighting the streets of this City, all renewals of lamps and maintenance of same to be furnished by us at the following rates: One year Contract 65¢ per lamp per month Three year Contract 62- per lamp per month Five year Contract 59 per lamp per month. These prices are given upon the understanding that service will be sup- plied to one 40-watt Tungsten lamp, in each socket where a 16 candlepower carbon lamp is now installed on brackets for street lighting. Third To light Tungsten or Mazda Type 40-watt lamps from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise; said lamps to be furnished by the City of Redlands. The Brackets and other equipment to be instal- led by us . Revewals of lamps and maintenance of same to be covered by the City. The maintenance of all equipment , excepting lamps , to be done by us at the following rates : one .year Contract 570 per lamp per month Three year Contract 550_per lamp per month • Five year Contract 51 per lamp per month. These prices are given upon the understanding that service will be supplied to one 40-watt Tungsten lamp, in each socket where a 16 candle- power carbon lamp is now installed on brackets for street lighting. Fourth To furnish 16-candle power carbon lamps and equipment necessary to light the same similar to that now in use by Southern California Edison Company in lighting the streets of Redlands from one-half hour ' after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, at the following rates: One year Contract 630 per lamp per month Three year Contract 60¢ per lamp per month Five year Contract 5 per lamp per month Fifth To furnish electric energy for lighting three light ornamental street posts, the lamps to consist of one 100-watt and two 60-watt Tungsten lamps in each of said posts. The 100-watt lamp to burn from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and the 60-watt lamps to burn from one-half hour after sunset until midnight, 1UOID 141 at the following rates : One year Contract 92 #per post per month . Three year Contract 8 per post per month Five year Contract 85¢per post per month Sixth II To furnish electric energy for ornamental street lights for posts of a single lamp to turn from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, at thefollowing rates: 60-watt lamps, one year contract , 500 per post per month 60-watt lamps, three year contract, 45 per post per month 60-watt lamps, five year contract , 42 per post per month 100-watt lamps , one year contract , 62 per post per month 100-watt lamps, three year Contract,5 w# per post per month 100-watt lamps, five year Contract , 554 Per post per month. Seventh . To furnish light for city parks, the amount used to be indicated by meter placed by us at some suitable point to be agreed upon within each of said pairks, at the following rates; One year contract, 5¢ per kilowatt hour Three year contract 4 per kilowatt hour File year contract 3 per kilowatt hour Eighth . Tu furnish electric energy to municipal buildings, the amount I to be determined by meter placed at some suitable point to be agreed upon 3n each building, at the following rates : One year contract 50 per kilowatt hour Three year contract 4 per kilowatt hour Five year contract 3a per kilowatt hour. Respectfully submitted, Southern California Edison Company, By W. L. Frost, Its District Agent . W. L. Frost , District Agent for said Company,. spoke in xplanation of some of the features of the proposal. The bid was referred to tie Committee and 11 City Engineer. The matter of extending the City water mains to East Redlands section of the' City, having at a previous meeting been referred to the Engineer and Water Com- mittee of the Board of Trustees and the Water Commission for investigation and re- port , was takfrn up. Messrs.,. Warner, Throop and others of the East Redlands sec- IItion were present urging the extension of the mains . The Engineer and Water Com- mittee having made no recommendations to the Board in this matter, and the Trustees not beings sufficiently advised, definite action was postponed till a later date ; the Trustees assuring those interested that the matter would be given full and due consideration, and the extension made if a .full investigation into the cost and benefits justified such action. 142 Trustee Tripp, on behalf of residents along Mill Creek Zanja, brought to the attention of the Board the need of cleaning underbrush etc . , from the zanja along ` Sylvan Bouv&evard. Referred to the Street Superintendent and City Forester. Communications A Communication from the League of California Municipalities, calling atten- tion to the next meeting of the League to be held at Monterey,. during the week com- mencing Monday, October 12th, 1914, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Young Mens Christian Association, relative to the vacating of their present quarters in the City's building, and requesting a refund on three months rent paid in advance, was read and referred to the House Committee ' of the Board. Petitions Petitions of A. W. Pry, (.501)..to plant umbrella trees on Clark street, near Eureka street , was denied; and of Fanny Wolfenberger ( 502 ) to trim umbrella trees on the southwest corner of Sojnora and Clark streets, was granted, all in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission. Petition of N. H. conger, et als, (3511 ) for the widening of Ohio street between Colton and _Union avenue, was presented andreferred to the Street Committee and City Engineer. Petition of C. C. Taylor, et als, (3512 ) for street lights on Cook street from Sylvan Boulevard to Colton avenue, was 'resented and referred to the L1_ it Committee . I Ordinances Ordinance No. 575, introduced at the regular meeting of August 19th, 1914, creating theposition of "City Garbage Collector" was up for its second reading, • and on motion duly seconded was passed by the following vote:- • Ayes:- Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes:- None. An Ordinance fixing the Tax Levy for the fiscal year of 1914-15 was intro- duced and laid •over under the rules. An Ordinance providing for the Licensing of Business, etc. , was introduced and laid over under the rules. Reports • Engineer Hinckley , , relative to sidewalk on the west side of Bond street , recommended that petition be granted and that sidewalk be ordered in on the west. side of Bond street from Olive avenue soutito intersect.with sidewalk already in on said Bond street . The recommendation of the Engineer was a proved and the Clerk instructed to so notify property owners affected, giving them sixty days for the completion of said work. • Reports of Treasurer, and Clerk for the month of August , 1914, were pre- sented and ordered filed. Trustee Black, of the Park Committee, reported the purchase of a team for use in the Park and Tree Departments . The purchase was made of Ed Thomas at the price of $400.00 1110ID 143 Trustee Tripp, of the Health Committee, reported that the Committee recommen- ded that the application of G. A. Hubbard, for permission to collect and haul certain garbage, be granted. The recommendation was approved. subject to the restrictions of the Garbage Ordinance. Trustee Underwood, of the Park Committee, reported relative to the purchase of Lots 5, 6 and 7 , Block "D", Lugonia Park, adjoining Sylvan Park, and recommended the purchase of same.from M. W. H. Williams, the City giving in payment therefor Lot 20, Block 25, Residence Plat ; 1 share of Redlands Heights Water Company's stock; 4 shares of Redlands Water Company ' s stock; 7' shares of Lugonia Park Water Company 's stock; $1,000.00 payable November 1st , 1915,. and $1000 .00 payable November 1st , 1916. On motion duly seconded and carried the President of the Board and the City Clerk were instructed to execute the necessary papers in consummation of said recommendation. Miscellaneous On motion of Trustee Tripp the Engineer was instructed to prepare plans and estimate of cost of constructing a sewer on Highland avenue west of Pacific street , and on San Mateo street from Highland avenue to Brookside avenue. The City Clerk was instructed to have the City Ordinances printed in pamphlet. form. The Clerk was instructed to notify the proper authorities that the donation of $25.00 per month each made to the Young Womans Christian Association and "The Settlement" would be discontinued from and after October 1st , 1914. Trustee Black presented the request of Clay street property owners for oiling of said street north of Lugonia avenue. Referred to Street Superintendent . The Clerk presented a budget of the estimated resources of the City_; and ex- penditures of the various departments for the fiscal year 1914-15, which was approved and ordered filed. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. , There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjoiurned. / �,� • i City Clerk • --00000000000--- Redlands, California, September 16th, 1914, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees All members present with President Cortner in the chair. satiuubtteg- The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 2nd, 1914 were read and approved. W. W. Casselberry, representing the local "California Dry" federation, was pres- ent and requested the privilege of using the Park and bandstand on the occasion of Congressman Hobson's visit, October 6th, 1914. On motion, duly seconded and carried, 144 the request was, granted. Attorney U. F. Lewis, representing the administrator of the estate of S. A. Cummings, deceased, was present and brought to the attention of the Board the un- sanitary condition of the water ditch along, the south line of the Cummings property at 615 Orange street . Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. A . Munroe of Orange street , was present and complained that there had been no lights on thewest side of Orange street , from Brockton avenue north, since last Friday night .. Street Superintendent , Hinckley, explained that there was trouble with one circuit of the ornamental lights, but that the same had been located and would be remedied in a short time. J. B. Swisher, of east Citrus avenue,_ suggested that while the City was ex- pending money for spraying the street trees for red spider ect.. , that the ,ptoperty owners be required to do _t1ie, same for their trees. This being out of the jurisdis- tion of the City the Clerk was instructed to refer the matter to the County Horti- culturalist . Trustee Tripp brought to the attention of the Board the com laints of several citizens. regardingt2ie manner of handling the garbage. Mr. Hall, the Garbage Collector, was present and the matter was generally discussedby the Board and Mr. Hall.. It was determined to protect Mr. Hall in his contract with the City, and also require Mr. Hall to comply with the provisions of the Garbage Ordinance. Communications A communication from the 'Inland Waterways Association of California, re- ' questing the appointment of four delegates to the semi-annual convention to be held at Stockton, California, September 24th, 25th, and 26th, 1914, was read and ordered filed. On motion the Clerk was authorized to give Certificate of Ap- pointment asldelegate to any citizen who might wish to attend said convention. A communication from the State Railroad Commission, giving notice of the hearing in the Application of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company for leave to borrow $4,500 .00, was read and ordered filed. The hearing to be held in the Council Chamber in this City on October 20th, 1914, at 10 :00 a. m. A communication from Mr. Chapman, the City Fly Catcher, relative to com- plaints that he failed to look after some of the traps,. was read and ordered filed, and the Board determining that the traps would not require the attention of a special man, the Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Chapman that his official duties would terminate September 30th, 1914. Petitions The Petitions of R. T. Will, (503 ) to trim trees on Sunnyside avenue, was granted in accordance with lecommendations of the Tree Commission. The Petition. of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company , (35131 for permission to change their track at Fifth street Crossing_, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was _granted, same to be done under the supervision of the city Engineer and Street Superinten- dent . lUOID 145 The application of P. A. Sandstedt for appointment as policeman for Prospect Park, was presented and ordered filed. The question of sewer for West Highland avenue and San Mateo street coming up for consideration, the Board, in view of the prevailing financial condition, deter- mined to indefinitely suspend further action in the matter,_and on motion, it was so ordered. Wm. Saulson filed a protest against putting in sidewalks on the west side of Bond street , as ordered at last regular meeting. Mr. Saulson was present and ex- plained that the walk would accommodate but one family and that it would be a burden for him to comply with the order at this time, and requested the Board to rind the former order. On motion the request was granted, and the construction of said sidewalk was deferred till a later date. Ordinances Ordinance .576,previopely introduced,entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Red- ; lands Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the fiscal year 1914-15" , was passed by the following yote :- Ayes:- Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes ;- None. • The proposed Ordinance for the licensing of Business, Shows, Exhibitions, etc. , introducted at the regular meeting of September 2nd, 1914, coming up for passage, the Board being fully advised, on motion, duly seconded andcarried, tabledthe same indefi- ' nite>,y . : Reports The report of the City Recorder for the month of August , 1914 was presented and ordered filed. Trustee Underwood, of the House Committee, reported relative to the request of Young Mens ' Christian Association: for refund of rent, recommending that no refund be made and stating that the Y. M. C. A. officials so understood it . In the matter of widening Ohio street , as requested by petition 3511, filed at the last regular meeting, the Engineer requested and was granted till the next meeting for report . Report on petition No. 3512. for electric lights on Cook street, from Sylvan Boulevard to Colton avenue , was held up pending the new contract for street lighting. On motion of the Light Committee, report and recommendations as to bids_ on street lighting contract was laid over till, the next meeting. In the matter of extension of water mains to East Redlands no final action was taken; the City Water Superintendent being instructed to see if he could not arrange to supply domestic water to those now in need of same . ' Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by Finance Committee. There being no further business demande attention of the Board, on Motion the meeting was adjourned. a r y .,- / City Clerk 146. Redlands, California, October 7th, 1914, 2:00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The Minutes .of the regular meeting ,of September 16th, 1914 were read and approved. Oral petitions being called for Dr. Ide, Secretary of the Board of Healthr ten- dered his resignation as Secretary, giving as a reason for so doing the interference of his duties as Secretary with his private practice.. He gave a resume of the work of the Board during the past year which showed health conditions good. He suggested that a Secretary be named who could and would devote his whole time to the work, and named Dr . F. H. Folkins as being available . Drs . Tyler and Moseley were also present and tendered their resignations as members of the Board of Helath, suggesting that Drs. Policing and Hilliard be selected to succeed to the vacancies. After a full discussion of the matter, the above resignations were accepted, and Drs . Folkins and Hilliard named as members of the Board of Health; Dr'. Policing to act as City Physician and Secretary of said Board. The Board now being composed ofDrs. Folkins, Hilliard, and Ide, and City Engineer Hinckley and Trustee Tripp: Messrs. Robbins and Almquist were present urging the need of a sidewalk on the west side of Bond. street, at its intersection with west Olive avenue . Referred to City. Engineer and Street Committee. Margaret A . Feeney came before the Board with a request for water meters at her property on east State street , stating that the present flat rate was exhorbitant . , She Was assured that her request would be complied with at as early a date as possible. Trustee Tripp presented the request of F. E. Winn for an extension of time to comply with the order to reduce his dairy in the Lugonia section to five ( 5) cows, stating that Mr. Winn intended moving his herd out of town within the next few month. The request was granted. Trustee Underwood presented the requests of the Socialists for the use of Library Park for an address by Dr. Ethel Lynn, their candidate for Secretary of State ; also also the request of Elmer Watson for use of said park for an address by some member of the "Trade Councils" , on the proposed Eight Hour Law .. Both requests were granted. Trustee Underwood presented the request of C . E. Truesdell for permission to erect a corrugated iron building with concrete floor, at the rear of 222 Orange street . The Board being assured there would be no increased fire hazard in the erection of the same , the request was granted. Mr. Wood, of 831 east Citrus avenue, asked permission to remove a large tree in front of his residence, which he claimed was damaging the curb and gutter. He was directed to file a petition with the Tree Commission. Mr. Vesey, of Eleventh street , was present and protested against the sewer ' assessment district for north Eleventh street . The time for protests having passed the Board could offer him no relief, and he was so notified. G. S . Biggin, President of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board urging a donation towards the completion of the Redlands-Beaumont Road. The City WOW 147 having, heretofore, contributed to this cause, and the City ' s finances being low, no action in the matter was taken at this time. The resignation of Mrs. Jennie E . Davis, member of the Tree Commission, was presented, read and ordered filed. Ordinance An Ordinance "Establishing and Fixing Municipal Election Precincts" was intro- duced and laid over under the rules. Petitions The petition of J. J. Chambers ( 504) to trim palms on Cypress avenue, and San Mateo street , and of Chas . E. Stroud ( 505 ) to plant trees on Clay street , were granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission. Reports Reports of City Treasurer, Recorder and Clerk for the month of September, 1914, were presented and ordered filed. Communications A Communication from the Railroad Commission, giving notice of change of date from October 6th, 1914 to November 4th, 1914, for the hearing of the complaint of the City against the Citrus Belt Gas Company. was presented and ordered filed. A Communication from the University of California, relative to the meeting of "The First California Conference on City Planning" to be held at Del Monte October 12 to 15, 1914, was presented and ordered filed. A Communication from Mr. W. D. Hamman, expert accountant , desiring to install an efficient accounting system" was presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous The City Engineer reported that the Storm Water Ditch along the south line of the property at 615 Orange street was being put in proper condition. 0 In the matter of the petition for widening Ohio street (3511 ), between Colton avenue and Sun avenue, the Engineer requested more time for report , which request was granted. The Southern Pacific Company being desirous of discontinuing the narrow guage service operated under franchise granted to the San Bernardino and Redlands Railroad Company, and there appearing no just grounds why the request should not be granted, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the following Resolutiqn was adnjitacu- "Whereas the San Bernardino & Redlands Railroad Company, a corporation, has been maintaining and operating between the Cities of San Bernardino and Redlands a certain narrow guage railroad, a part of the tracks of which are laid within the limits of the City of Redlands; And, Whereas , the expense of maintaining and operating such rail- road exceeds its income and no useful purpose is subserved by continuing the operation of said railroad, and the owners of such railroad desire to abandon the same; 148 °And, Whereas , the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County has authorized the abandonment of said railroad and the can- cellation of all franchises by the County relating thereto , and the owners of said roalroad having applied to the City of Redlands for authority to discontinue service upon such railroad within the City limits of Redlands and to permit the removal of said narrow guage tracks within said City limits; "Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the application of San Bernardino & Redlands Railroad Company is hereby granted and the said Company is hereby authorized to discontinue its said narrow ' guage service within the limits of the City of Redlands and to re- move its narrow guage tracks within said City limits; provided however, that such removal shall not destroy or impair the efficiency or serviceability of any public street or highway upon or across which said tracks may run, and all damage caused any such -street or high- way by such removal shall be repaired at the expense of the San Ber- nardino & Redlands Railroad Company. n The Light Committee retorted as to the bid of the Southern naCalifornia s Edison Company for the lighting of the City's streets Parks motion dul lyf sec- onded and carried, the award of Contract was made to said Southern California Edison Company for a term of five ( 5 ) years from December 1st , 1914. which Contract is in words and figures as follows, to wit :- This Agreement made and entered into this tenth day of October, 1914, between Southern California Edison' Company, a Cor- poration, party of the first part, and City of Redlands, a Munici- pal Corporation in the County of San Bernardino, State of Califor- nia, party of the second part , witnesseth: That the party of the first part for and in considerationh of the undertakings of the party of the second part, hereinafter stated, hereby agrees to furnish the party of the second part with electric lighting for the period of five years from and after December 1, 1914, by means of Mazda lamps, arc lamps, also electtic current for orna- mental street lamps , upon the following terms and conditions, to wit : 1. Twelve hundred and fifty ( 1250 ) 32 candle power Mazda elec- tric lamps for street illumination upon the streets and public places and at the places where now are located a like number of 16 candle power carbon filament lamps within said City of Redlands. Provided, however, that second party shall have the right and privilege during the term of this agreement of substituting ornamental street light- ing posts for any of said Mazda lamps , and provided that the instal- lation of any ornamental street lighting posts in any locality shall only displace the number of 32 candle power Mazda lamps which were installed in said locality prior to the installation of ornamental streetlightingposts. 2. Nine ( 9 ) arc lamps of approximately 400 candle power each for street illumination at the points where said lamps are now = cated in said City. Second party shall have the right during the term of term of this agreement of substituting Mazda lamps and reflectors, giving approximately an equal dandle power in the same number and in the same ideation for said arc lamps , such substitution, how- ever, must be made at least six month prior to the expiration of this agreement . 3 . Electric current for the illumination of _176 three light ornamental street posts. The lamps to consist of one 100 watt and two 60 watt Tungsten incandescent lamps on each of said posts: The 100 watt lamps to burn every night from one-half hour after sunset 1 UOTD 149 until one-half hour before sunriseand the 60 watt lamps to burn from one-half hour after sunset until midnight every night . The second party to install and maintain all said ornamental street lighting sys- tem and to furnish the lamps and lamp renewals therefor and run the necessary transmitting and connecting lines to the nearest pole of the first party, and up such pole a distance of 20 feet . 4. Electric current for lighting such one-light ornamental street posts as the City may require from time to time during the term of the agreement ; the lamps for such one-light ornamental street posts to be 60 watt Tungsten lamps or 100 watt Tungsten lamps at the option of the second party; all such one-light ornamental street lights to burn every night from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise. The second party to erect and maintain all such one-light ornamental street lighting posts and the entire system in connection therewith, and furnish all lamps and lamp renewals therefor, the obligation of the first party being merely to furnish the current for such lighting, and as to such lamps and such last nameflrnamental street lights, the second party shall erect and maintain its connecting lines to the first party 's near- est poles and for a distance of 20 feet up such poles . 5. First party agrees during the period of this agreement to in- stall at the request of second part , and thereafter to maintain and 11= luminate such additional 32 candle power Mazda lamps as second party may desire, protided, however, that such additional lamps will not be more than 300 feet from the then next nearest lamp installed, and provided that such additional street lamps shall be installed upon poles which are already installed and used for other purposes by first party; also first party agrees during the term of this agreement to install such additional arc lamps and to maintain and illuminate the same as may be desired by second party, provided, however, that such additional arc lamps shall not be' more than 800 feet from the then nearest existing arc light maintained by first part . Provided further that neither such 40 watt Tungsten lamps nor such additional arc lamps shall be installed after the first day of June, 1919, nor shall second party have the right to substitute Mazda lamps for arc lamps as herein provided after the first day of June, 1919. All of said 32 candle power Mazda lamps and said arc lamps instal- led for street illumination shall be maintained and kept tlurning from one- half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, each and every night during the period of this' agreement . Second party agrees to pay first party for all such lights and such electric service as follows;- ( a ) For maintaining and illuminating said 32 candle power Mazda lamps 57¢ 'Sr lamp per month; (b ) For maintaining and illuminating said arc lamps 04.50 per lamp per month; ( c ) For supplying electric current as herein provided to said three-light ornamental street lamps, the sum of 80 per month for each of said ornamental street lamp posts ; ( d ) For supplying electric current for illuminating said one- la it ornamental street lamp posts as herein provided, 42jLper month for each post where a 60 watt Tungsten lamp is maintained and used, and 550 per month for each post where a 100 watt Tungsten lamp is maintained and used. First party agrees during the term of this agreement to supply second party electric current for illuminating all of its municipal buildings at the rate of 30¢ per kilowatt hour. Electric current so sup= plied to be measured by meter to be placed and maintained by first party upon each of said buildings , at some suitable point . First party agrees during the period of this agreement to furnish second part electric current for illumination of its public parks at the rate of 330 per kilowatt hour ; such electric current to be measured by meter furnished and maintained by first party at some suitable point within each of said parks to be agreed upon between the parties hereto. Second party to pay first party monthly all amounts due hereunder, such payments to be made on or before the 10th day of each month of the amount due for the then preceeding month. The party of the first part agrees to install any new type of lamp in the place of said Mazda 32 candle power lamp that gives an equal or greater candle power, provided that the consumption is not over 40 watts of electrical energy per hour, and that lamps and lamp renewals do not cost more than 32 candle power, 40 watt, 220 volt Mazda lamps. The party of the second part does exercise under this contract the option of re- quiring the party of the first part to install any new type lamp, in place of said 32 candle power Mazda lamp, that consumes the same or a less amount 150 of current, but giving the same or a greater amount of candle power, pro- vided the party of the second part pays to the party of the first part all extra cost of lamps and lamp renewals over the cost of lamps and lamp renewals of the lamps then installed. The party of the first part shall use reasonable diligence to pro- vide an uninterrupted supply of electric energy, provided, however, that the party of the first part shall, not be liable to the party of the second part for failure to deliver electric energy where such failure is caused by act of God, accident, strikes, public servants or other conditions beyond the control of first party. It is agreed, however, between the parties hereto, that in case of temporary interruption in supplying any of said lights that may fur- nished under this contract, that there shall be deducted from said con- tract price a reasonable sum, upon a pro-rata basis. Said first party shall, at its own expense, furnish all material and labor necessary for the erection and maintenance of all of said arc11 lamps and 32 candle power Mazda lamps and shall Supply proper poles there- for, except as to such lamps that it is herein expressly provided to be provided by said City. It is further agreed by said first party that it will furnish and in- stall, at its own cost, a recording volt meter and ammeter at the station supplying said electric energy that will be used in connection with the said lighting service of said City, and the records thereof shall be avail- able for inspection at any time by the Board of Trustees of said City, or by any member thereof or any person delegated by it to make such inspection. It is further agreed that the voltage of all lamps shall be within six per cent of the voltage of the current supplying said lamps. In Witness Whereof, the respective parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their proper officers and their corporate seals to be hereto attached the day andyear first above written. Southern California' Edison Company By W. A. Brackenridge, vice President . ( Corporate Seal ) By A. E. Morphy, Asst Secretary. City of Redlands ,_ ( Corporate Seal) By Geo . P. Cortner, President of the Board of Trustees. Attest : C. P. Hook, City Clerk. The matter of spreading storm water in the upper part of the valley was brought to the attention of the Board by President Cortner, and after considerable discus- sion the matter was referred to the President of the Board and the City Engineer. G Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of thie Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. ej r . , S City Clerk. F IUOID 151 Redlands, California, October 21st, 1914, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present ,. Trustees Tripp, Underwood and President Cortner in the Chair. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 7th were read and approsed. Wm. Messing, operator of a pop-corn wagon on east State street ,was present and requested permission to operate his wagon on a .street near ;.school grounds at times of public gatherings . The policy of the Board being to confine these wagons to a specified location, the request was denied. Mjs Osbun Wright , of 220 west State street , was before the Board with a com- plaint of the noise of the Zanja, caused by the water running over a fall at rear of her house. She stated she could not rent her rear house on this account , and re- quested the City to level the bed of the stream and thus abate the trouble. Refer- red to City Engineer and Street Committee. N. Andrews, of Sonora street , entered complaint to the amount of his water bill of $13 .90 for the past two months . Referred to the Water Committee and Super- intendent . B. W. Hall, City Garbage Collectoer, requested the Board to take some steps toward regulating the size of the garbage cans to be used in storage of garbage for the Collector. Referred to the City Marshal . R. Wagner requested. the use of the Court Room for a public meeting to be held some evening before the November Election. The request was denied and the use of Library Park was tendered him instead . Reports Report of City Clerk for the quarter ending September 30th, 1914, was pre- sented and ordered filed. - Engineer Hinckley reported relative to petition for the widening of Ohio street (3511 ) stating that the petitioners did not wish as assessment district for said purpose, and this being the only way for doing same, the petition was denied. Report of City Engineer and Street Committee relative to .petition for side- walk on the west side of Bond street (3510 ) recommended that action on said petition be deferred indefinitely asthere seemed to be insufficient grounds for granting same at this time. Report of City Engineer and President of tie Board, Cortnerr relative to the spreading. of storm water was deferred till next meeting_, at their request . Ordinances An Ordinance No. 577 , previously introduced, entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands, establishing and Fixing Municipal Election Precincts therein, " was passed by the following vote:- Ayes : Trustees Tripp, Underwood and President Cortner . Noes : None .. Absent : Trustees Alexander and Black. 152 Resolutions The Board duly adopted .a41esolution establishing the grades upon Chest- avenue, from Pacific street to San Mateo street , and upon Fourth street from Central avenue to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway right-of-way, which is in words and figures as follows, to wit :- Resolved that the grade upon the street and avenue herein named ,be, and same is , hereby fixed and established as follows: Section 1. The grade of Chestnut avenue from the cen- ter line of Pacific street to the center line of San Mateo street is hereby established at the following points of in- tersection:- The center line of Chestnut avenue and the center lineof Pacific street 1488 .4 feet The north curb line of Chestnut avenue at °the intersection with the west curb line of Pacific street 1487 .4 feet The south curb line of Chestnut avenue and the west curb line of Pacific street 1487 .4 feet The north curb lineof Chestnut avenue 408 feet easterly from the center line of Pacific street 1483 .3 feet The center line of Chestnut avenue at the intersection of the center line of Monterey street 1482.2 feet The north curb line of Chestnut avenue at t the intersection with the east curb line of Monterey street 1481 .2 feet The north curb' line of Chestnut avenue at the intersection with the west Curb line of Monte= rey street 1481:2 feet The center line of Chestnut avenue 330 feet westerly from the center line of Monterey street 1480 .2 feet The north curb line of Chestnut avenue 330 feet westerly from the center line of Monte- rey street 1479.65 feet The south curb line of Chestnut avenue 330 feet westerly from the center line of Monte- rey street 1479.85 feet The center line of Chestnut avenue at the intersection with the center line of San Jacinto street 1483 .00 feet The north curb line of Chestnut avenue at the intersection with the east curb line of San Jacinto street 1482 .4 feet The south curb line of Chestnut avenue at the intersection with the east curb line of San Jacinto street 1483 .0 feet The north curb line of Chestnut avenue at the intersection with the west curb line of San Jacinto street 1482.6 feet The south curb line of Chestnut avenue at the intersection with the west curb line of San Jacinto street 1483 .3 feet The center line of Chestnut avenue 620 feet westerly from the center line of San Jacinto street 1481.8 feet The north curb line of Chestnut avenue 620 feet westerly from the center line of of San Jacinto street 1480.6 feet The south curb line of Chestnut avenue • 620 feet westerly from the center line of san Jacinto street 1481.2 feet 1 UOID 153 The center line of Chestnut avenue at the inter- section ofhthe center line of San Jacinto street 1482 .6 feet Section 2c The grade of Fourth Greet from the north curb line of Central avenue to the south line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway right-of-way is hereby established at the follow- ' ing points of intersection:- The center line of Fourth street and the north line of Central avenue as now established by Ordi- nance No. 334 1346.2 feet The west curb line of Fourth street at the in- tersection with the north curb line of Central avenue 1345.76 feet The east curb line of Fourth street at the in- tersection with the north curb line of Central avenue 1346.1 feet The east curb line of Fourth street 87 feet north from the north line of Central avenue 1346.56 feet The center line of Fourth street 195 feet north from the north line of Central avenue 1347 .3 feet The center line of Fourth street 402.5 feet north from the north line of Central avenue 1347 .3 feet The west curb line of Fourth street 402 .5 feet north from the north line of Central avenue 1346.95 feet The east curb line of Fourth street 402 .5 feet north from the north line of Central avenue 1347 .15 feet Section 3 . From point to point along the aforesaid lines, the grades shall correspoind to a straight line . Section 4. The grades hereinbefore referred to are established by using the bench mark and datum plane as fixed and established by Ordinance 289 of the City of Redlands, California. " On motion duly seconded and carried, the following Resolution was adopted: - "Resolved that the County Clerk be, and he is hereby requested to furnish this Board fifty ( 50 ) copies of the registration of the voters of the City of Redlands , as soon as practicable. " In the matter of curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side of Fourth street, north of Central avenue, and Curb and gutters on the north side of Chestnut avenue in front of Lot 9, Block 32, Residence plat; the following Resolution was adopted:- "Resolved that the City Engineer of the City of Red- lands be , and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board, as soon as practicable, plans specifica- tions, and profiles for the following street work and im- provement proposed to be done upon the following streets, to 11 The construction of stone curbs, concrete gutters and cement sidewalks on the east side of Fourth street north of Central avenue, and stone curb, concrete gutters on the north side of Chestnut avenue in front of Lot 9, Block 32 Residence Plat of Redlands as contemplated by proposed Res- olution of Intention NO. 313 to be hereafter adopted by this `° Board and now on file with the City Clerk of said City, to- gether with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work." ' Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer did submit plans, specifications, and profiles for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 313, whereupon the following Resolution was adopted:- "Resolved, that the plans, specifications , and profiles prepared by the City Engineer for the street work and im- provement contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution 154 of Intention No . 313 be, and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board, and the esti- mate of said City Engineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No., 313, which pro- vides for the street work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. Communications A communication from the Bartlett Music Company, of Los Angeles, protest- ing against the business license fee of $10.00 per day for transients and re- questing an amendment to the Ordinance reducing said fee, was read and ordered ' filed. The Board being fully advised, and deeming the present license fee just, and fair, denied the request of the said Music Company. A communication from the State Railroad Commission granting the applica- tion of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company for permission to change their track at Fifth street crossing was presented and ordered filed. Notice from the State Railroad Commission announcing change of date from October 20th, 1914 to December 8th, 1914, s.for .the hearing of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company, was reported by the Clerk. ,Petitions The following petitions were granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission:- H. W. Louthan, for removal of trees from Marian avenue ( 506 ). ' J. G. Wood ( 507 ) for removal of tree at 831 east Citrus avenue. Miss J. Pitcher ( 508 ) to plant trees on Herald street. The petition of the Redlands Auto Cleaners for permit to place a gasoline tank under the sidewalk at 108 - 110 Fourth street was granted, with the stipule- t tion that the pump and all apparatus be inside the building. The installation of said tank to be under thesupervision of the Street Superintendent and Build- ing Inspector. Miscellaneous The application of Chas . H. Warren for a position on the Police Force was presented, .read;sand ordered filed. On motion duly seconded and carried, the appointment of P. A . Sandstedt as Special Police to serve in Prospect Park, was ratified, the service dating from October 18th, 1914. Engineer Hinckley presented Diagram of Assessment District, prepared under Resolution of Intention No. 312, for Sewer on Eleventh street, north of Central avenue, and on motion duly seconded and carried, said Diagram was approved and adopted. I On motion, duly seconded and carried, it was ordered that sidewalks be • constructed full width to curb line on Citrus avenue between Fourth street and and on Cajon street from Citrus avenue to the entrance to Smiley Park Capon street,nwhere not now so constructed, and the Clerk was instructed to so notify the owners of the abutting properties. 1130I D 155 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. . /4 , , City Clerk. 00000000000 1 Redlands, California, November 4th, 1914, 2 :00 o 'clock,. p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 21st , 1914, were read and approved. F. A. Morgan came before the Board with a request for the cancellatipn of the Tax Sale of 1902 and 3 on land in Section l0L claiming the land was erroniously asses- sed, the same not being in the City Limits. Referred to City Engineer and Clerk for investigation and report . • Communications A communication from Secretary Small of the Young Men's. Christian Association requesting permission to remove the corner stone in the Y. M. C. A . building, now owned by the City, for the purpose of placing same in the new Y. M. C . A . building, was read and ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was granted, the removal to be under supervision of the City Engineer and Building In- spector. • A communication from the Title Insurance and Trust Company, of Los Angeles , relative to Redlands Water Company ' s bonds, and the destruction of cancelled bonds and coupons, was read and ordered filed, and the Clerk instructed to ascertain the cost entailed in such a procedure: , . A communication from Messrs. Robbins and Almquest relative to Bond street IIsidewalk was read and ordered filed. Petitions The request of Hess, the Confectioner, for permit to erect an ornamental elec- tric sign at his place of business on East State street , was referred to the Street Committee and Superintendent of Streets , with power to act . The petition ( 509 ) .E. M.. Frost, to-remove trees from east Citrus avenue, and S. S. Sewall ( 510 ), to prune trees on Cajon street , were granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of the Redlands Auto Cleaners ( 3517 ) for permission to install oil box in sidewalk near curb line at their place of business, 108 - 110 Fourth 156 street , was readflordered filed, and on motion duly seconded and carried, their request was denied. The petition of C . B. Darnell (3518 ) for permission to lay pipe line of Judson street between Citrus avenue and Central avenue, was referred to the Water Com- mittee' and City Engineer for investigation and report . Reports The reports of the City Clerk and Treasurer for the month of October,_ 1914, were presented and ordered filed . Regarding the complaint. of Mrs. Wright of noise of water in Zanja; and of Mr. Andrews relative to the amount of his water bill, the Engineer and Water Superintendent reported that both complaints would receive proper atter ion from the Water Commission in the readjustment of water rates, etc. , soon to be made. President Cortner reported relative to spreading storm water, and after due consideration, on motion duly seconded and carried, liewas determined that the City would join Riverside in the water spreading scheme for the fiscal year 1914-15, and the Clerk Was instructed to so notify the proper authorities . Miscellaneous Trustee Tripp called attention of the Board to the nonenforcement of the Ordinance requiring lights on vehicles . Referred to the Marshal. Trustee Tripp suggested that several Cities required business licenses of Auto Buss.?operators. Referred to Ordinance Committee and City Attorney. Complaint of the condition of sidewalk crossing at the Santa Fe crossing on Orange Street was presented by Trustee Tripp, andthe Street Superintendent was instructed to look into the matter and report at the next meeting. On motion duly seconded and carried, the Street Superintendent was in- structed to correct errors in house numbering on any street in the City. Com- plaints having come. to the Board of several instances of erroneous numbers . The Marshal was instructed to request the operators of transfer wagons to cease the practice of having their teams Stand in front of bakeries, lunch stands, meat markets and confectionaries. Trustee Underwood, of the Fire Committee, reported the sale of the old fire wagon to the City of Hemet at the price of $75.00. The sale was confirmed. Trustee Cortner presented the request of the Day Nursery for the City to construct a sidewalk on east Pearl avenue along the north line of their property. After due consideration it was decided that the present state of the City ' s finances would not ,3ustify such an expenditure. Resolutions In the matter of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Fourth street and Chestnut ' avenue , as provided for in Resolution of Intention No. 313; next came up, and on motion, the Board, by a unanimous vote, adopted "Resolution Ordering Work to be Done No. 313 . " TUOID 157 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention, on motion, the Board adjourned. s/a& • •_ ' City Clerk 0000000000000 Redlands, California, November .18th, 1914, 2:00 o ' clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present and President Cortner in the chair. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 4th, 1914 were read and approved. Oral Petitions Miss Porter, through Trustee Tripp, requested domestic water for her new residence in East Redlands . Water Superintendent , Hinckley, stated that the service would soon be installed. Trustee Tripp presented the request of property owners on west Lugonia avenue for City Water service .. The petitioners residing outside of the City limits, and the policy heretofore adopted by the Board to make no extensions for such service, no ac— tion was taken in the matter. Trustee Black reported complaints as to the sanitary condition existing in the alley between State street and Citrus avenue, from Orange street to Fifth street . Referred to the Board of Health. Trustee Tripp presented the request of Dr . C . S . Lombard for permission to erect a corrugated iron addition at the rear of the Vendome Hotel Building. Referred to the Fire Committee and Building Inspector. W. H. Pettibone, Agent , entered the complaint of the Salt Lake Railroad Company of wood sellers using the street along the north side of their ticket office at Orange street and Central avenue, for a stand for their teams and wagons . Referred to the Street Committee and City Marshal . f Band Director, Ball, presented the request of the Band Boo_ for a few weeks rest . The request was granted. Concerts to be resumed about January 1st , 1915. Mr. Ball also spoke as to the need of new uniforms for the members of the band. Referred to the Park Committee . ✓ Julius Tobbann, of 612 east Stuart avenue, was present with a request for an extension .of time in which to make sewer Connection, as directed by notice from the City- Physician. Referred to the Health Committee . 158 Communications A communication from the Title Insurance and Trust Company, of Los Angeles relative to the cancellation of the Redlands Water Company 's bonds and closing up of the trust , was read and ordered filed. Two communications from Francis Cuttle, President of the Water Conservation Association, enclosing a copy of the By-Laws of the Association, and thanking the City for its enlistment in the water spreading project, and requesting the City to name a representative to serve as a Directorr oi_tue_As.s9_ciat.ion,.. was read and ordered filed. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Black, President Cortner , was unanimously chosen to represent the City on the Board of Dire0tQrs of said Association. Petitions ✓ The petition of Israel Beal (3519 ) for a permit to haul garbage from the Dollar Brothers ' restaurant , on east Central avenue, was presented, filed and refer- red to the Health Committee . The petition of J. A . Stone et als (3520 ) for lights on Clark street , from Cajon to Center streets was presented, filed and referred to the Light Committee . The petition of A . E . Chapman et ;alg ( 3521 ) accompanied by a communication of explanation, relative to flagmen at railroad corssings on Orange street ;. and additional bells at First street on the Santa Fe , and at First street andFourth street on the Southern Pacific, was read and ordered filed. Applications The application of S. S . Bristow for appointment as Attendant of the public fly traps in the City, was presented and ordered filed. • Ordinances Ordinance ilo . 580, "An Ordinance Revising and Codifying the Ordinances of the City of Redlands" was introduced by the City Attorney, and laid over under the rules. Reports In the matter of the Application of F. A . Morgan for the cancellation of Tax Sales of 1902 and 1903 , on portion of Section 10, Township 1 South, Range 3 west , the Engineer reported that the property in question .was inside the City limits at the time of assessment , and recommended that the request be denied . On motion duly seconded and carried said report and recommendation was ratified. The Street Committee and Superintendent reported favorably on the application of Mr. Hess for permission to erect an electric sign at his place of business on east State street . On motion seconded and carried the report was approved. The Water Committee recommended that the petition of Mr. Darnell for priv- ilege of laying a water pipe on Judson street , from Citrus avenue to Central avenue, be _granted, and on motion duly seconded and carried, the recommendation# of the Committee was adopted. 1. 110I0 159 The matter of requiring a license tax from Auto Bus operators coming up, and the Board recogniSing the fact: that the City has a very poor street car service, and believing that the auto bus is in a. measure meeting a need of the citizens , no action was taken. Superintendent Hinckley, reported that the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Com— panies had promised to bring to the proper grade , the sidewalk on Orange street at • the railroad corssings. Bids This being the date set for opening bids on Street work on Fourth street and Chestnut avenue, under Resolution of Intention No . 313 , the following proposals were received:— George S . Abrahamson:— . Fourth Street — Curb, Gutter and 2tdelvalk per lin ft $.98 Chestnut avenue — Curb and Gutter per lineal foot .45 F. Montigel & Sons:— Fourth Street — Curb, Gutter per lineal foot .44 — sidewalk per square foot .11f Chestnut avenue — Curb and gutter per lineal foot .48 Fourth street and Chestnut avenue — work complete $191.20 L. H. Jones: • — Fourth street — work complete — $150 .00 Chestnut avenue — work complete — $ 22 .00 The Bids being referred to Engineer Hinckley he reported the lowest bid was responsible and recommended the award be made to L . H. Jones, whose Bid of $172.00 for work complete was the lowest and, on motion duly seconded and carried, the Board adopted Resolution of Award No . 313 which provided that the contract go to L. H. Jones at the price named in his bid. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk was author— ized to Eturn certified check or bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. Miscellaneous The resignation of Mrs . Jennie E. Davis, as a member of the Tree Commission, heretofore filed, was accepted, Trustee Tripp voting against the acceptance. On motion, duly seconded and carried, Chas . H. Stone was appointed as a member of the Tree Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs . Jennie E. Davis. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attnetion of the Board, on Mo— tion, the meeting was adjourned. /, 41 • 0- City Clerk 1 Iso Redlands. California, December 2nd. 1914. 2:00 o'clock. p. m. A regular meeting. of the Board of Trustees . All members present and President Cortner presiding. The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 18th. 1914 was read and approved. Oral Petitions R. J. Farquhar, and others, residing on Brookside avenue were present to voice their protest against lack of street car service on said avenue under the new schedule. The Trustees, while expressing their interest in the matter and a desire to aid in remedying same, were advised by the City Attorney that they had no jurisdiction:, and advised the protestants to present a petition Setting forth their complaint to Paul Shoup of the Pacific Electric Railway Company; the City Attorney agreeing to prepare such a petition. • H. P. D. Kingsbury was present with a proposition for a Municipal Swiming Pool, suggesting the old Natatiroum Building on west State street , as a suitable location. After setting forth the various good reasons for such a place, he re- quested the appointment of a Committee to look into the proposition. Referred to the Park Committee for investigation and report . Professor W. L. Morrison complained of the price charged by the plumbers of the City, stating that prices were exhorbitant, and that the license required from outside plumbers was practically prohibitive. The :state law .requiring plumb- ers to take an examination and secure a permit from local Health Board, and a license fee of $14.00 per year to the City being considered reasonable_the Board took no action in the matter, and the Clerk was instructed to so write Mr. Morrison. Communications A communication from theRailroad Commission giving notice of the temporary removal from its calander of the Application of the Southwest Home Telephone Company to issue notes- for 4.1,500.00; and the complaint of the City of Redlandir against said Telephone Company, were read and ordered filed. A communication from the Water Conservation requesting thattthe amount of $300.00, heretofore appropriated by this City to assist in theiwork of spreading storm water, besforearded to the association as soon as• convenient, was read aid ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the Clerk was instructed to draw a Warrant for said purpose and forward same to the said Association. A communication from James F. Lyon, of Sacramento , offering his services in the matter of State Legislation during the next session of the Legislature, • was read and ordered filed. The Water Commission submitted the following report and recommendations :- , "The Water''Committee hereby recommends that the meter rate for water beginning. with January 1st, 1915, be changed to $1.50 minimum for X000 cu. ft and six cents per one hundred cu. ft . for all addi- tional water used. " Respectfully submitted, C. H. Clock A. E . Carter A. E. Brock 4 1UOID 161 A communication from the National Security Company relative to the surrender of bond of J. F. Wheatr City -Treasurer, was read and ordered filed. , Petitions The petition of 0. W. Zetzsche, et ala (3522 ) .for a fire hydrant at the corner of Cook street and Central avenue, was presented, ordered filed and referred to the Fire Committee. The petition of protest signed by F. J; A. Schmechel (3523 ) of east Citrus avenue , against the closing of the alley across the Y. M. C. A. property. and the opening of the alley along the west line of his property_, was presented, read and prdered filed. A petition signed by Frank J. Pratt, Jr. , requesting a change in a portion of Edgemont Drive through Lots;1 and 2 of Sunset Heights, accompanied by a deed to the City of Redlands for the land used in the proposed new roadway, was presented and ordered filed. On Motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was granted and the deed ordered recorded. Applications for Permits The applications of Chesnut Drug Store, §poor's Drug Store, T. J. Medland, Chubb Drug Company and C.-B. Drug Company for Druggist 's permits under Ordinance No . 480 were presented to the Board, ordered filed, and Clerk directed to issue a permit to each applicant in accordance with provisions of the City 'Ordinances . • 11 Reports The Board of Health reported that the alley between Citrus and State and Orange and Fifth had received proper attention and was now in a sanitary condition. The Fire Committeerequested an extension of time till next meeting for reporting of the application of Dr. Lombard for permission to erect corrugated iron building at rear of Hotel Vendome. Request was granted. The Park Committee recommended that the City purchase twenty-five ( 25) new uniforms for use of the Municipal Band at an estimated cost of 4500.00. On motion themecommendation was approved. The Health Committee recommended that the application of Julius Tobbarin for an extension of time in tiich to makesewer connection, as directed by the Secretary of 11 the Board of Health, be granted temporarilz, and said recommendation was approved by 11 the Board. The Health Committee recommended that the 'petion of I . Beal fOrpermit to haul garbage from Dollar Brother's restaurant on east Central avenue be granted, and on motion the recommendation was approved; garbage to be hauled under restrictions imposed 11 by the Garage Ordinance. The ,Light Committee requested more time for report on the application of J. A. Stone, et als, for lights on Clark street from Cajon street to Center street . The request was granted. The reports of the City Clerk and City Treasurer for the month ending November 30th, 1914,_were presented and ordered filed. 162 Ordinances Ordinance No. 580, introduced at the regular meeting of November 18th, 1914, entitled "An Ordinance Revising._and:Codifying.:the Ordinances of the City_ of Redlands", was passed by the following vote:— Ayes:— Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. , Noes:— None. Miscellaneous The Bonds of 3. F: Wheat , City Treasurer, signed by H. H. Ford and B. W. Cave for the Redlands National Bank; F. P. Morrison for the First National Bank ; 11 National and A . G. Hubbard for the CitizensABank; were submitted, passed to City Attorney Leonard who pronounced them re .11ar in form, and on motion duly seconded and passed, they were ei3.4ere-- accepted, approved and ordered filed. The Bond of City Treasurer accepted May 20th, 1914, was cancelled and the Clerk instructed to deliver same to A. E. Brock local Agent for the National Surety Company . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding _ attention, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk . oo000000000000000 • Redlands, California, December 16th, 1914, 2 :00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 2nd, 1914, were read and approved . Oral Petitions H. P. D. Kingsbury came before the Board in the interest of a Municipal Swim— ming Pool. He cited the endorsements of business, health and social organizations and urged the City to "remove the lid from the old Natatorium pool and let the people swim. " Others- present were Dr. Folkins, of the City Medical Board, Dr . Mary Stolz ,. of the Y. W. C. A. , J. H. Strait .and H. W. Allen of the Chamber of Com— merce, and Mr . McGregor , of Los Angeles,. an expert in such matters. Action in the matter was deferred for further investigation. Adjutant Agnew of the Salvation Army was present and requested the City to 11 refund the amount of the,city taxes on the Army_property at Fifth street and Central avenue, stating that such property was generally exempted, being used for religious purposes . On motion,,duly- seconded and passed, the Clerk was directed to draw a_ warrant in refund of the 1914 City_taxes, and the City Assessor requested to con— sider said property in a class with other property used for religious purposes . WOW I D 163 Judge McIver presented the request of Mrs. Theresa A Smith, of 621 east Citrus avenue,. whose property had been sold for City taxes in the years 1910, 1911 and 1912, for some relief in the matter, stating that Mts. Smith was not at the time familiar with our system Of tax collecting and had thought when she paid County and State taxes Me had paid all. On Motionv duly seconded and passed, the penalty was rebated and the Clerk directed to issue a Redemption Certificate accordingly. Dr. Truman,_ of the Loma Linda Sanitarium, presented a request for permission, for one day only, to solicit aid in this City for their work. Request was granted. C . H. Hammond was again before the Board with complaints as to the policy of the Board relative to the offices of City Engineer and Street Superintendent . The City Attorney advised that if Mr. Hammond believed there had been criminal offense committed he should file his complaint with the District Attorney. H. A. McCoy and E. E. Trefry were present seeking aid of the City in establish- ing and equiping an Athletic Field. Several locations were mentioned, and the matter was referred to the Park Committee and City Engineer with power to act. Communications A communication from Francis Cuttle , President of the Water Conservation Associ- ation, acknowledging receipt of Warrant for 300 .0O,. contribution of this City, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Southern California Edison Company relative to the danger o€ cutting trees and allowing them to fall across electric wires, was read and ordered filed, and the Clerk instructed to call attention of the City Forester to the matter. A communication from J. J. Kindscher, relative to matters pertaining to the City Water rates, etc . , was read and ordered filed. A communication from "western Motor Record" soliciting subscriptions and aid in its fight against the Automobile License Tax, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Petition of J. D. Smith, Agent for E. Mather, ( 51i ) for permission to remove three dead pine trees on west Fern avenue, neas San Mateo street ; and of W. J. Morris and M. L. Black ( 512 ) to trim their olive trees on San Bernardino avenue, between Orange and Church street , were granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of 3. L. and B. W. Peyton, for permission to operate a lunch wagon at the corner of Central avenue and Orange street , (3525 ) was denied. The petition of C . T. Denn L of Eureka street , (3526 ) for permission to have his garbage removed by a party other . than the City Garbage Collector, was presented and referred to the Health Committee . The petitions of H. B. Anderson ( 513 ); L. R. Cale ( 514) and J. A . Preston ( 515) for permission to remove trees, recommended by the Tree Commission, were referred to the Park Committee for investigation and report. 164 . Reports The Fire Committee reported adversely on the petition of Dr. Lombard for permission to erect a corrugated iron building at the rear of the Vendome Hotel. On motion the petition was denied. The Fire Committee recommended that the petition of 0 . W. Zetsche { 3522 ) et als, for a fire hydrant at the orner of Central avenue and Cook street , be grant- ed, and on motion said recommendation was approved. Final action of the petition of J. A . Stone, et als, ( 3520) for lights on Clark st street from Cajon to Center streets, was deferred. On motion a Warrant was ordered issued to the Redlands Day Nursery in the ' sum of 021.51, amount of their City taxes for the year 1914. On motion Joanna Stiffler, wife of Aaron Stiffler, was allowed the sum of 08 .25, being the amount of her City taxes for the year 191a, she claiming a re- fund under the Soldiers ' Exemption Act, and a Warrant was ordered •issied for said amount . Engineer Hinckley presented diagram of Assessment District, prepared under Resolution 313, for Curb, gutter and sidewalk on Fourth street from Central avenue and Curb and Gutter on Chestnut Ave. in front of Lot 9, Blk. 32 Residence Plat to the Santa Fe right-of-way,^and on motion said Diagram was approved and adopted. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. // astir %nal City Clerk. ----0000000000000o00000----- Redlands, California,December 17th, 1914. 4:30 o 'clock, p. m. A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees regularly called and assembled, with all members present except Trustee: Alexander; President Cortner presiding. On Motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Black, the Board unanimously adopted the following resolution:- "Resolved that the water rates for the City of Redlands, from and after January 1st ,_ 1915, be and they are hereby fix- ed and established as now provided, except in case where a meter shall be installed the rate shall be a Minimum of 1.50_ per month for 2,000 cubic feet of water and six cents (6 _1 for each additional one hundred ( 100 ) cubic feet of water as shown by meter. " There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. t3T City Clerk 0000000000000 11_10 I D 165 Redlands, California, January 6th, 1915 . 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A ,regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner presiding . The minutes of the regular meeting of December 16th, 1914, and the special meeting of December 17th, 1914, were read and approved. Oral Petitions H. P. D. Kingsbury was present and spoke on the matter of the City taking over the Natatorium Building on West State street for a public swimming pool, and request— ed that action in this matter be deferred till1a later date;. The request was granted. John Seringt of the Redlands Hardware and Stove Company, complained'.of the rough condition of the alley at the rear of their store, and requested that steps be taken to have same paved. Referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer for investi— cation and report . A. H. Mason, of Cajon street , was present and complained of the lack of pres— sure in the fire plugiat.Cypr-ess avenue..and_Caton street . Trustee Alexander joined in the complaint for the residents of Eureka street, near Cypress avenue. After some discussion it was decided to have a demonstration of the pressure in this locality. C . F. Wolcott , of 224 Eureka street , protested against the removal of a street light ,near his residence ,in the adjustment of the street lighting system. He was informed that the matter would be looked into as soon as the whole system in gone over, which would be in the near future . Communications A communication from the ',Mercantile Guide Company° of San Francisco, publishers of the California Business Directory. was read and ordered filed. A communication from F. Haigh,relative to a fifteen foot alley at the rear of the Oxford Hotel property, was read and referred to the City Attorney for report and investigation. Petitions The petition of Mrs. A. J. Thomason ( 5161, of 912 San Jacinto street , to plant two Acacia trees; E. C . Ryall ( 5171, of 313 west Lugonia avenue, to top Olive trees ; and Royal Church ( 518 ) , of 224 west Cypress avenues to remove Olive trees were granted 1 on the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petitionsof E. A. Moore, et als, (3527 ) for the appointment of E. L. Jones • to the Police Force, was presented and ordered filed. The petition of James Meyers , et als, ( 3528 ) for a permit to issue to J. D. DeWitt for hauling garbage, was presented and ordered filed. The application of N. H. Songer for a position on Police Force was presented and ordered filed. 166 Reports The reports of the City Treasurer and Recorder for the month of December, 1914, and of the City Clerk for the quarter ending December 31st , 1914, were pre- sented and ordered filed. The City Engineer requested more time for report in the matter of an Athletic ' Field. The request was granted. The Park Committee reported as follows on Petitions Nos. 513 , 514 and 515, re- ferred to it at the last meeting, and recommended as follows :- Petition No. 515, of J. A. Preston, be denied; Petition No. 514, of L. R. Cale, be granted, and Petition No. 913 , of H. B. Andersons be granted, alternate trees to be removed under the supervision of the City Forester. On Motion the above recom- mendations were approved. Final action on Petition of J. A. Stone, et als (3520 ) for lights on Clark street , from Cajon to Center streets , was deferred. Appointments The term of office of Messrs. L. W. Green and Edgar Williams having expired January 1st , 1915, President Cortner appointed L. W. Green and Edgar Williams to suc- ceed themselves as members of the Library Board of Trustees. On motion duly seconded and carried said appointments;.were . approved. Miscellaneous The City Engineer was requested to prepare estimates of the cost of a bridge ' over Mill Creek Zanja at Third street , and report at next meeting.. On motion duly seconded and carried the police Committee was authorized to have installed an adequate system of police signals. On motion duly seconded and carried the Park Committee was authorized to ex- 'end not exceedin_ *100.00 in advertisin: the Benefit Band Concert to be held at the Wyatt on the evening of January 26th, 1915. B. W. Hall, City Garbage Collector, having surrendered his contract to the City, The president of the Board was instructed to sign the contract entered into by and between Alexander S. pilibos and the City Of Redlands of date January 6th, 1915. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion, the meeting was adjourned . / 000 r City Clerk. 1 ---00000000000--- IIJOID 167 Redlands, California, January 20th, 1915, 2 :00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees All members present and President Cortner in the chair. II The minutes of the regular meeting of January 6th, 1915, were read and approved. Communications The resignation of T. T. Smith, as a Member of the Tree and:,Park Commission, was presented, read and filed. On motion duly seconded and carried the resignation was II accepted. A communication from H. A. McCoy, Secretary of the Redlands Merchants ' Base- ball Team, thanking the City officials for assistance rendered in the preparation of the Athletic Field, was read and ordered filed. A communication from Dr. R. L. Tritton,_protesting against his property assessment , was read and ordered filed. The property being assessed on the same basis as other City property, the Clerk was instructed to so write Dr. Tritton in explanation. Communications from the State Railroad Commission fixing Monday, March 15th, 1915, for hearing the Southwestern Home Telephone Company's cases, and Tuesday_, March 16th, 1915, for the Citrus Belt Gas Company's case,_were read and ordered filed. Hear- ings to be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, in this City, at 10:00 o 'clock, a. m. Petitions IIThe petition_of John W. Gill for removal of Tree in front of his residence on west Crescent avenue, was _granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission. ( 519 ) . The petition of B. 0. Gardner (352$) ,of 702 west State street , for street lights on west State street , from the present terminus to the west City limits, was presented and referred to the Light Committee . The petition of the Redlands CounCr Club, et als , (3530 ) for fire hydrant at , or near, the end of the County Club car line on Garden street , was presented and referred to the water Committee and City Engineer. Reports The City Engineer reported that the Athletic Field was now ready for use. I The Street Committee recommended that steps be taken to have the alley between State street and Central avenue, Orange and Fifth streets, from Fifth street to Central avenue, paved, andthe Engineer was directed to prepare plans and estimates for said work: The City Engineer was directed to proceed as rapidly as possible with the construction of concrete .bridgesuover1Mill Creek Zanja at Third and Fifth streets . II The City Attorney recommended that the City deny the request of P. Haig2L for concessions of certain claimed rights to the fifteen foot alleyway at the rear of The Oxford Hotel, and on motion duly seconded and carried, it was so ordered, and the Clerk directed to so communicate to Mr. Haigh. 168 Final action on the petition of J. A. Stone (3520 ) et als , for lights on Clark street •from Cajon street to Center street , was deferred till the Edison Com- pany completes the changes in the lighting system. The above petition to be acted upon along with others heretofore filed. The Police Committee reported that they had arranged for the installation of six Police Telephone Signal Boxes . Said installation to be made at once. Report of the City Clerk for the month of December, 1914,. was presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous On motion duly seconded and carried the Treasurer was authorized to trans- fer from the Water Department of the General Fund the sum of $14,000.00 to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Municipal Water Bonds . On motion duly seconded and carried the Clerk was directed to place the name of M. E. Armstong, Building Inspector, on the regular salary list at $25.00 per month, beginning with the month of January, 1915. Trustee Underwood reported everything in readiness for the Municipal Band Concert on the evening of January 26th, 1915. Oral Petitions Trustee Tripp brought before the Board the matter of planting flowers and trees along Sunset Drive. Referred to the Tree and Park Commission. Trustee Cortner presented a request from Mrs: C . C. Taylor, of The Terrace, in behalf of the Day Nursery for a refund of the City Taxes on the Nursery property and for free water. After some discussion the Board decided to hold to its 'former plan of refunding the taxes and charging for the water, and the Clerk instructed to so notify Mrs . Taylor. Trustee Underwood presented the complaint of certain business men on account of idle men standing on the streets so close to the windows as to exclude from view the display of their goods . Referred to the Police Committee . Mr . Case, of The Palm Confectionery, appeared before the Board protesting against the pop-corn wagons being permitted to use the public streets as a place of business, setting forth the fact that other men paid rent while these paid neither rent nor license. He asked that pop-corn venders be.,placed on the same basis as other business men. Referred to the Street Committee and Engineer. , Mr. Case also complained of the express wagons standing in front of places of business, and expressed the opinion that the Expressmen would favor a business license as a means of regulating the transfer business . No action taken in the matter. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no other business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. / 1 Apse—� City Clerk / ) 6 Redlands, California, February 3rd, 1915. 2:00 o 'clock, p . m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. AlL members present and President Cortner presiding. II The minute of the regular meeting of January 20th, 1915, were read and approved. Oral petitions S. J. Mackey was before the Board with a request that he be permitted to haul garbage from the Hill Crest Inn. The Trustees advised Mr. Mackey to take the matter II up with the City Garbage. Collector, who has the contract for hauling all garbage. County Assessor Gilbert was present and suggested to the Board the desirability -of having both County and City assessments made_by the City Assessor,_ the County to pay for the extra help necessary to carry out the plan. After a full discussion of the matter, on motion duly seconded and carried, the City Assessor was instructed to arrange with the County Assessor for carrying out sai_d_g.1an_t. Communications A communication from the President of the Fifth National Orange Show, to be held at. San Bernardino from February 17th to 24th, 1915, extending a cordial invi- tation to Redlands to visit the show this year, was ,read andordered filed. An anonymous communication was presented which the Trustees declined to consider. IIPetitions The petition 'of F. A. Lincoln ( 520 ) for the removal of a pepper tree, at 519 west Fern avenue, was denied, and the petition of D. W. Hummell ( 521 ) to trim pepper trees along the west line of Cajon street andthe southerly line of Fountain avenue was _granted,. all in accordance with 'the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of E. Winne and the Redlands Water Company_ (3531 ) to close the alley between Lots 7 to 20 and Lots 27 to 39, in Block 4, Crescent avenue Subdifision was presented, filed and referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer. The petition of theBoyle-Dayton Compan j 3532 ) ,for permission to install a gasoline pump on the sidewalk in front of their place of business at 113 east State street, was presented, read and ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, said petition was denied. ,, Reports __ Reports of the Treasurer and Clerk for the month of January_, 1915,_were _pre- sented, and ordered filed. Report from the Southwestern Home Telephone omaany of their gross receipts for the year ending December 17th, 1914, was presented and ordered filed. II The Engineer reported that the petition for a fire hydrant hear the County Club (3 530 ) would be acted upon at a future date, along with other petitions of a similar nature. The Park and Tree Committee had no report to make relative to the beaut.i._- eying of sunset Drive. 110 The Light Committee recommended the_grant ing_o_' the petiti_o_n of_B.0.Gaxdnefl (3529 ) for lights on west State street . The number to be installed to be determined ' when the Ed186h Company completes the work of changing the system. The Police Committee reported that the police force was now looking after the complaints of the business men relative to idle men loafing in front of their ' display windows. Trustee Tripp, for the Street Committee, reported relative to the use of the streets, by the pop-corn vendors., as a place of business, and recommended that a rental fee be charged. Mr. Case, of the Palm Confectionery, stated that in San Ber— nardino a chrage of 020.00 per month was made and in Colton $5.00 per month. After ' a full discussion of the matter a motion, by Trustee Alexander, seconded by Trustee Underwood, charging a rental fee of 025.00 per quarter, was unanimously adopted to take effect April 1st , 1915, and- the present vendors to have the option. of con— tinuing under said provision. The pi2posal of certain Transfer Men (through Mr. Case ) for a lioense_on_ their husiness_,for the purpose of regulating said business, was tabled Resolutions In the matter of paving the alley in Block 10_, Town Pta.t_o.LRadlanda, the following .Resolution was passed. "Resolved, that the City Engineer of the City of Redlands be,and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board as soon as practicable, plans, specifications, profile and cross—sections for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following streets, to wit :— "To pave with concrete all of the alleyway ( except the bridge thereon ) in .Block 10 , of Town Plat of Redlands , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 314 tole hereafter adopted by this Board together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work. Said pro— posed Resolution being now on file with the City Clerk of said City, to which reference is hereby made. " Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer did submit plans, specifications, and profile for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intent on No. 314, whereupon the following Resolution was adopted:— "Resolved, that the plans, specifications, and profiles pre— pared by the City Engineer for the street work and improvement contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention No. 314 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. " The Board then .du adopted ly Resolution of IntentiQn_No. 3.144 which provides for the work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. Miscellaneous On motion the Clerk was instructed to advertise tor bifts for_ing the local_ and legal advertising for the City for one_year beginning March. 1915; for publish— ing the Delinquent List for the fiscal year 1914-15; and for furnishing the supplies and doing the job printing for the said year beginning March, 1915. On motion,duly made and seconded, a Warrant was ordered drawn in favorr Qf_Daniel Smiley for 0492.93 as reimbursement for the taxestof 1914. 1E100 . 171 Trustee Tripp presented the matter of an exchange of the present Fire Hall - • tth- o d .tatorium •ro•ert . Referred to the litre Committee_._ Trustee Underwood presented the request or Mrs. J. E. Ward for beautifying_ Smiley Park along Olive avenue. Referred to Park and Tree Commission, with power to act . Street Superintendent Hinckley presented the request of. Mrc, . Jennie E. Davis for repairing a bridge over the storm water ditch through her property on Brookside avenue. It being ascertained that the road was not a public road the City Attorney advised that the City had no legal right to expend public funds for said purpose, and on motion it was so ordered. Bills and Salaries ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. • � r r . , City Clerk ------0000000000000 Redlands , California,February 8th, 1915. . A special meeting. of the Board of Trustees regularly called and held on Feb= rubary 8th, 1915, at 4:00 o'clock, p. m. All members present, except rustee Alexander.. President Cortner presiding. The first matter considered was the application of The Boyle—Dayton Company for the installation of a•gasolina tank and filling station in_tront 0f_its place of busi— ness, at 113 east Stats street . The policy of the Board being to (quire all pumps • and filling devices located inside the building, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the petition was denied. A communication from the Sealer of Weights and Measures of the City of Los- Ange— les , extending an invitation to M. E. Armstrong, Sealer of Weights and Meaa res of this City., to attend a conference of the Sealers of Weights and Measures of Southern Cali— fornia, to be held at Los Angeles on the 9th and 10th of February, 1915, was read and ordered filed. On motion Mr. Armstrong was delegated• to attend, and a sum of not exceeding $10.00 was appropriated for the expense of said trip. Complaints having been made by some of the Orange Growers adjoining the new Athletic. Park; on San Bernardino avenue, to the stealing of oranges by some attending the ball games, the Clerk was directed to notify Mr. McCoy_, Manager of the Redlands Merchants ' Ball teams that the Marshal of the City would appoint special_police,to serve at the expense of said management , to prevent such depredations, and if the situation could not be controlled in this way, the Trustees would take the necessary steps to end the trouble. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. • City Clerk. 172 Redlands, California, February 17th, 1915 • 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the •Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner presiding. The minutesdof the rgular meeting of February 3rd, 1915, and of tie special meeting of February. 8th, 1915, were read and approved. Oral Petitions A. J. Wilson was present and requested the Board to permit him to erect a glass and wood structure at the northeast corner of Citrus avenue and Third street to be used as a gasoline service station. On motion the request was granted, with the restriction that all pumps and filling devices are to be in- side the property line and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Postmaster Thomas asked permission of the Board to attach a mail box to the Ornamental Light post at the northeast corner of State and Fourth streets; the pole to which said box was heretofore attached having been removed by the Edison Company. On motion the request was granted subject to the approval of the City Engineer. A. J. Houser was before the Board with a request for reconsideration of their action on February kit 1915, denying the petition of The Boyle-Dayton Company for a gasoline filling device in front of 113 east State street. R. D. Millholland also spoke in condemnation of the former action of the Board. After due consideration the Board declined to 2consider their former action. Communications 11 A communication from the State Railroad Commission, fixing March 16th, 1915, at 10:00 o 'clock, a. m. , as the date and time for hearing the application No. 359 of the Citrus Belt Gas Company; and the application No. 1627 of the San Bernardino and Redlands and Southern Pacific Railroad Company on said date at 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. at the Court House, San Bernardino, were. read and ordered filed. A/communication from W. L. Frost., Agent for. the Southern California Edison Company, suggesting trimming of trees for the better appearance of the streets and the better lighting effect , was read and ordered filed. A communication from P. L. Harley, Secretary of. the Redlands Natatorium Company, submitting a preposition of exchanging the Natatorium property, at the southwest corner of State and Third streets, for the present Fire Hall property, was presented and ordered filed. On motion the said proposition was rejected. A communication from A. Ball, the Band Director, requesting his salary_be raised to $$100.00 per month, was read and referred to the park Committee. A communication from C. H. Stull, asking for relief from payment of a water bill of unusual amount, caused by leaking faucets , was read and referred to the City Engineer and Water Cmmmittee,_ with power to act. 1UOID 173 Petitions The petition of C. M. Smith, to remove grevillea, olive and pepper trees from along his property at 916 west Olive avenue, was granted except as to pepper trees, in accordance with the rcommendations of the Tree Commission. ( 522 ) ' The petition of A. P. Kitching ( 523 ) to r'move three grevillea trees from the corner of Crescent avenue and San Mateo street , was granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of Sam Beeson et als, for an amendment to Qr'dinanc_e_ was presented anhreferred to City Attorney for report at next meeting. . Resolutions The matter of paving the alley in Block 10, Town plat , as provided for in Resolution of Intention No. 314, next came up, and on motion, the Board unanimously adopted "Resolution Ordering Work to be Done No. 314. " In the matter of closing Park avenues from the west line of Texas street to the east line of New York street ; and the closing of a portion of the alley in Block "B" of Subdivision of Block XXVIII of Redlands Survey; and apart of the alley in Block 4 of Crescent Avenue Subdivision, Resolution of Intention No. 315 was duly adopted. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted:- "Resolved, that on and after the third day of March, 1915, the place of holding the meetings of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, shall be in the City Hall (old Y. M. C. A. building_Z lo • - cated at the northwest corner of Cajon and Vine_ streets,_ in said City, on the second floor,in the southeast room of said building. " Bids This being the time fixed for the opening of bids for publishing the Delin- quent Tax List for the year 1915;. local and legal advertising and job printing_ for coming year beginning March 1st , 1915, the following bids were received. The Redlands Review Company - For printing Delinquent Tax List - First insertion 65 cents per inch " - Second " 45 " If II " - Third " 35 a a U - Fourth " 20 " II " u t+ a n " - Subsequent " 20 n n " `For doing the local advertising - 8 centsper line each insertion For doing the legal advertising - First insertion 65 cents per inch a n u a n - Second a 45 U " U tt u n tt a - Third " 35 " U a +t n n n - Fourth " 20 " ° " - Subsequent " 20 n u a 174 This being the only bid received for the above service,. the First, Second and Third items of the Notice Calling for Bids, on motion, duly seconded and carried the Contract was awarded to The Redlands Review Company. On the Fourth item of the notice above referred to, for furnishing supplies and doing the job printing for one ( 1 ) year beginning March 1st, 1915, the following , bids were received as per schedule submitted by the City Clerk's office. Citrograph Publishing Company $358.75 H. L. Rice and son 366.85 The_Redlands Review Company 389.50 , The bid of the Citrograph Publishing Company being the lowest., on motion duly seconded and carried, the contract was awarded to said Citrograph Publishing Company at the price named for each of the various items in the schedule, and all other bids on thi» item of the Notice Calling for Bids were rejected. Miscellaneous Complaints as to the unsanitary condition of a barn at 630 Cedar avenue, and of outside toilets in that district having come to themembers of the Board, the Secretary of the Board of Health was directed to investigate conditions in that locality and report at the next meeting. The Secretary of the Board of Health was directed to investigate con- ditions relative to a poultry yard existing at 225 Grant street and report at the next meeting. B. E. Cannon submitted a map of a proposed Subdivision at the southeast corner of Cajon street and Cypress avenue, to be known as the "Cypress Court. " Referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee. The Clerk was directed to notify Mr. Dike of the City's intention to re- move the electric light fixtures and other effects purchased and paid for by the City upon their occupation of its present quarters in the City Hall building, at thesouthwest corner of West State street and Fourth street. Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. Ade /9 i City Clerk -------0000000000000 11JOID 175 Redlands, California, March 3rd, 1915, 2 :00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 17th, 1915 were read and approved. Oral Petitions K. H. Field, C . H. Clock and Rev. F. B. Matthews were before the Board in the interest of the Associated Charities, desiring a location in the City Hall. After thoroughly going into the matter, on motion,by Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Black, the Building Committee was directed to arrange suitable quarters for the Associated Charities in the southwest corner of the City Hall - the expense not to exceed $300.00 • Petitions The petition of Fred Allen Lfor the position of Janitor at the City Hall, was presented and ordered filed. The petitions of F. H. Pugh ( 524 ), 335 Ohio street ; J. S. Phelps ( 525 ), 137 Center street, to remove trees; M. S. Lyon ( 526 ), Capon street and Summit Avenue, to trim trees; and Of Mrs. Ben Hodge ( 527 ), Fifth avenue and Marian avenue, to plant trees, were _granted in conformity to the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of J. H. Smith ( 528 ) to remove pepper trees along Trxas street, north of Pioneer avenue, was granted as applying to alternate trees only, as per the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of E. Vesey, et als. , ( 529 ) for removal of trees on Eleventh street , was denied in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. Reports The Secretary of the Board of Health reported on the sanitary condition at 630 Cedar avenue, and 225 Grant street , stating that to a very great extent the unsanitary condition had been remedied. The Secretary was directed to keep in touch with the conditions at said places and to request the removal of the poultry yard at 225 Grant street on or before May 1st , 1915. The application of A. P. Crim for a permit to keep eight (8 ) head of horses at 646 Chestnut avenue was granted provided the sanitary conditions are properly observed. A detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures of the "Band Benefit Concert" , held January 26th, 1915, was presented and ordered filed, and the sum of $424.30,realized from same, betas placed in the General Fund to the credit of the Park Department. A vote of thanks was extended to Trustee Underwood for his labors in making the concert a success. The report of City Treasurer for the month of Februarv,.915, was presented and ordered filed. 176 B. E. Cannon filed a blue print of a proposed subdivision at the south- east corner of Cajon street 'and Cypress avenue, to be known as the uCypress Court. 0 The Park Committee requested more time for making a report on the application of Director Ball for an increase in salary. Attorney Leonard requested more time for the preparation of an amendment to the Business License Ordinance as petitioned for by Sam Beeson, et als. Bids This being the date set for the opening of bids for street work in Block 10 of the Town Plat, under Resolution of Intention No. 314, the following pro- posals were read:- Geo. S. Abrahamson For all work complete 6498 .00 L . H. Jones For work per square foot .141 Highway Construction Company - For work per square foot .144 F. Montigel & Sons For work per square foot .13_ Tuttle and Deyor For work per square foot .134 The bids being referred to the City Engineer,for checking up, he reported that the bid of F. Montigel and Sons was reasonable end the lowest, and recommen- ded the award be made to said F. Montigel and Sons, and on motion duly seconded and carried, the Board adopted Resolution of Award:of Contract No. 314, which pro- vides that the contract for the said street work go to said F. Montigel and sons at the price named in their bid. All -otner bids were rejected and the Clerk authorized to return certified checks, or bonds, to the unsuccessful bidders. The Clerk was directed to request the Southern California Edison Company to place street lights at the following places :- One (1 ) light on the pole between 218 and 224 Eureka street. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. ' There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. Sr City Clerk. - ----0000000000000 ' ll 1110 I D 117 Redlands, California, March 17th, 1915. 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. • A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 3rd, 1915, were read and approved. Petitions MT. Murray, representing a vacuum cleaner was before the Board with a request for the privilege of canvassing from house to house, claiming he was not violating I • the city Ordinance by reason of his being interstate business. The Trustees sug- gested that he work through some local business house, which he declined to do. The Marshal was directed to enforce the present City Ordinance relative to such matters. C. N. Andrews, 121 Sonora street, complained of the removal of the street light from in front of his residence, claiming that large pepper trees made the street very dark. Referred to the Light Committee. A similar complaint of Mrs. Cook, 33 Myrtle street ,was referred to the same Committee. The petition of Mrs. Nettie M. Veitch ( 530 ) for the removal of pepper trees was denied,. but the Tree Commission recommended the trimming of said trees, and on motion,' it was so ordered. Communications. A communication from the Secretary of the State Board of Health, congratulating the City on its progressive methods in Health matters, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the President of the Southern California Arboricultural Association advising us that Redlands had been chosen as the place for the net regular meeting of the association, to be held On September 9th and 10th, 1915, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Secretary of the Board of Associated Charities of Redlands, thanking the Trustees for their efforts in providing suitable quarters for the Association in the City Hall Building, was read and ordered filed. Communications from the State Railroad Commission, advising the City of the postponement of the hearing of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company ' s cases Nos. 621 and 871, from March 15th, 1915 to some future date, were read and ordered filed. A communication from C. H. Hammond was read and ordered filed. A communication from the President of the "World ' s Purity Federation" , extend- ing to the City an invitation,and requesting the appointment of two or more delegates to the Ninth International Purity Congress to be held at San Francisco, July 18th to 24th, 1915, was read and ordered filed. ' Ordinances A proposed Ordinance No. 581, amending Subdivision 16 of Section 17 of Ordinance No. 580, and adding a new subdivision to such sectioh, was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules . 178 Resolutions On Motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted:- The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do resolve as follows :- "1st. That all that part of park avenue in the City of Redlands from the west line of Texas street to the east line of New York street, excepting that portion thereof lying north of a line drawn from the point of intersection of the southeast corner of New York street and Park avenue in a northeasterly direction to a point on the north line line of said Park avenue distant 205 feet from the east line of said New York street ; Also all that portion of that certain alleyway in said City being in Block "B" of Subdivision of Block XXVIII of Redlands Survey according to a map thereof of record in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, lying south of Lots 12 , 13 , 14 and 15 in said Block "B" ; Also all that certain alleyway in Block 4 of Crescent Avenue Subdivision in said City, lying south of Lots 7 to 19, both inclusive, of said Subdivision, reserv- ing the right to place telephone and electric 'poles there- on, and lay and maintain City Water mains thereon, be and the same are hereby closed as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 315, heretofore adopted by said Board. 2nd. That said work is for the closing of said avenue 4 and alleyways as above described, and that it appears to said Board that there are no costs, damages or expenses arising out of said work, and 'that no commissioners are necessary to assess the costs, damages or expenses and that therefore no commissioners are appointed to assess the bene- fits or damages of said work or to have supervision thereof. " Reports The park Committee reported that the question of salary increase for Band Director Ball had been adjusted, Mr. Ball being now employed by the Southwest Home Telephone Company, the City to continue paying him the $80.00 per month his ser- vices as Band Director. Report of the City Clerk for the month of February, 1915, presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous flag The Application of Mr. Grella, janitor, for an increase in salary was denied, but the street superintendent was directed to employ Mr. Grella for taking care of the fly traps at a salary of $15.00 per month. :5 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committe. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. P Tl/c•/s City Clerk. 00000000000000000 ! UM 179 Redlands, California, April 7th, 1915. 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Curtner in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 17th, 1915, were read and approved. Dr. R. L. Tritton, a Veterinarian of the City, addressed the Board relative to a new Tuberculin, Test for cows. He stated that the test was far superior to the one heretofore used here. Referred to the Health Committee and the Secretary of the Board of Health. Communications A communication from tife President of the Panama—Pacific International Exposi— tion, addressed to Mayor Cortner, giving notice that May 20th, 1915, had been set aside as "Redlands Day" , was read and ordered filed, and Mr. Cortner requested to make the proper acknowledgment of receipt of same. A communication from Francis Cuttle, President of the water Conservation Associa— tion, Riverside, California,. enclosing statement of receipts and expenditures from Octo— ber 1st . 1914, to March 31st . 1915, and giving notice of a regular meeting of the D1— rectors of the Association to be held April 8th, 1915, at Riverside, was read and ordered filed. If A communication from the State Railroad Commission giving notice of hearings in Southwestern Home Telephone Company 's case. No. 1607 , for April 8th, 191 , in Los Angeles ; and cases No. 621 and No . 871 for July 12th, 1915, in the City Ha 1, this City, were presented and ordered filed. Trustee Tripp suggested that the complaint of the City relative to the rates charged by said Company be withdrawn. Action on the suggestion was deferred till a later date. A communication, in the form of a petition, signed by C. H. Hammond and thirty— two other citizens re•uest_nt the , . .. . "- . • . . - - •-.. intendent and an Engineer, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of W. J. S. Lynn, et als (3536 ) for street lights on east Pearl avenue, east of Sixth street ;; and of Robert Teakie, et als ( 3537 ) for street lights on Church street , from lton avenue to Lugonia avenue, were filed and referred to the Light Committee. The petition of N. R. MacAlaster (3538 ) for a fire plug at west Olive avenue and San Mateo street , was presented, ordered filed and referred to the Water Committee and City Engineer. Applications The Application of W. M. Cole, San Diego, California, for the position of Superintendent of Parks and Streets, was presented and ordered filed. The Application of Alonzo T. Gabriel, for a position on the police force was presented and ordered filed. On motion duly seconded and carried Mr. Garbiel was appointed to serve temporarily, his service dating from March 21st , 1915. 180 Ordinances proposed Ordinance No. 531, Amending the Business License Ordinance of the City, introduced at the regular meeting of March 17th, 19151 was duly adopted by the following vote:- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes: None Reports Reports of the City Treasurer and Clerk for the month of March, 1915, were presented and ordered filed. The Light Committee reported that complaints of Mr. Andrews, of Sonora street , and Mrs::Cook, of Myrtle street , relative to the removal of certain Street lights had been adjusted. The Light Committee recommended, and it was so ordered, that street lights be installed as follows:- Two ( 2 ) each on Washington, Clay, Ohio and Webster streets' at the intersection of said streets with San Bernardino avenue and Dreka street . Two ( 2 ) on Bond street between Olive avenue and Clark street . On Cook street from Citrus avenue to Sylvan Boulevard. On Chestnut avenue from Pacific street to San Mateo street . On east Citrus avenue to the City limits. Garden street to the end of the Country Club car line. Cedar avenue from Center street to Crown street. West State street to New York street All of said lights to' be placed and spaced according to plans of the City Engineer. Miscellaneous The proposals, submitted by the Lumber Companies, for supplying material for the park benches were rejected and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids, accord- ing to specifications of the City Engineer. Trustee Tripp brought to the attention of the Board the proposition of the Chamber of Commerce to have John R. McLaren, the expert landscape architect , visit out City and give us suggestions relative to Park and Street improvements. After considerable discussion, on motion of Trustee Underwood,. an appropriation of g100.00 was voted to aid in preliminary work, and a further sum of $150.00 if his plans are adopted. Engineer Hinckley presented the Diagram of Assessment District, prepared under Resolution No. all, for paving of the alley through Block 10, Town Plat, and on motion said Diagram was approved and adopted. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being' no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk IUOID 181 Redlands, California, April 14th, 1915, 7 :30 o 'clock, p. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees, duly called and held on the 14th day of April, 1915, at 7 :30 o 'clock, p. m. All members persent except Trustee Alexander and President Cortner presiding. This being the time set for opening bids for th furnishing of lumber to be used in park improvements, the following proposals were offered:— Russ Lumber & Mill Company, for all lumber complete 0388.00 Hammond Lumber Company, Complete,as per bid No. 1. 401.00 0 o v o a a u u '' 2. 322.00 n o a u u II II II u 3. 287.85 Fox—Woodsum Lbr. Co. , " " " 'I " 1. 338 .50 u u v o n u n u u 2 . 297 .90 E. E. Blanc, for all lumber complete 445.00 Each of the above bids was accompanied by a certified check equal to ten per cent of the aggregate of said bid, _as called for in the advertisement . The specifications calling for selected Oregon Pine of certain dimensions, and the bids of Hammond Lumber Company and Russ Lumber and Mill Company being the only bids complying with said specifications, and the bid of the Russ Lumber and Mill Company being the lowest , on motion, duly seconded and carried, the said Russ Lumber and Mill Company was awarded the contract for furnishing said lumber at the price named in their bid, viz 0388 .00. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk instructed to return the certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders. There being no further business demanding the attention 'of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. • - -rk --- 00000000 --- Redlands, California, April 21st , 1915, 2 :00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner presiding. The minutes Of the regular meeting of April 7th, 1915 and of the Special meeting of April 14th, 1915, were read and approved. Communications A communication from the State Railroad Commission, fixing July 13th, 1915, at 10:00 o 'clock, a. m. , as the date,and the council Chamber. City Hall,Redlands, as the place for the hearing of the Application (No. 1614) of the Southwestern Rome Telephone Company for discontinuing the allowance of discounts to its subscribers, 182 was read and ordered filed. ' A -communication from Fred Rohrer, Ohio street , this City, requesting the City to take some steps to prevent the water from the street flowing over his property, was read and referred to the StreetCommittee and City Engineer.• • A communication from C. H. Hammond, giving data relative to the unnecessary ' expense in the operation of the Street Superintendent and City Engineer 's offices was presented and ordered filed. A statement of the receipts and expenditures of the State Compensation Insurance Fund for the year 1914, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of A. Obsun (3539 ) for permission to erect an open, galvanized covered, shed at the rear of 114 — 116 west State street , was granted; under the supervision of the Building Inspector. The petition of W. B. Johnson and Mrs. Allison C. Wilmot (3540 ) to close that portion of Manhattan Road lying between Blocks 19 and 26 of Johnson's Sub— division, was read and ordered filed, and the Board being fully advised, adopted ti Resolution of Intention No. 316. Reports The report of the City Clerk for the quarter ending March 31st , 1915, was presented and.. ordered filed. The Light Committee reported favorably on the Petition for lights on east ' Pearl avenue (3534) east of Sixth street , and. on Church street (3537 ) between 4- Colton and Lugonia avenues, and on motion it was ordered that two- lights be installed on east Pearl avenue, and seven lights on Church street, same to be placed and spaced according to plans of the City Engineer. The City Physician and Health Committee presented a written report relative to the matter of a new Tuberculin Test, as advised by Dr. Tritton at a previous meeting. On motion the report was ordered filed. The City Engineer reported favorably on the petition of N. R. MacAlaster ( 3536 ) for a fire hydrant at the corner of Olive avenue and San Mateo street. On motion it was ordered that said hydrant be installed. The Police Committee reported that the police signal system of six boxes had been duly installed, and was now in use by the police Department Miscellaneous M. E. Armstrong, City Sealer of Weights and Measures, was instructed to procure for his use a five ( 5) gallon test measure, the same as used in Los Angeles. 1 On motion the City Clerk was instructed to advertise for two ( 2 ) Deep Well Pumps to be used at the Texas Street Plant. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion the meeting was adjourned. S y Clerk WOW 183 Redlands, California, May 5th, 1915, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 21st , 1915, were read and approved. Oral Petitions Dr. R. J. Schermerhorn, the Veterinary Surgeon, asked permission to erect a six (6' ) foot corrugated iron fence and Shed at Citrus avenue and Fifth street . Being in the fire limits, the matter was referred to the Building Committee and Inspector. J. H. Fisher, President of the Chamber of Commerce, was before the Board and outlined the plans for the planting of thirty (30 ) miles of rose hedge in the City. The Trustees assured Mr. Fisher that the City would gladly join in the plans and aid in every way it could; particularly in the propagating of rose slips. Communications A communication from the President and Directors of the Panama-Pacific Inter- national Exposition extending to the Board an invitation to attend a reception to be given May 10th, 1915, in honor of the Supervisors and Expositions Commissioners of the Counties of California, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the appointment of one ( 1 ) member of the Board of Trustees to serve on the General Committee for the Fourth of July Celebration, was read and ordered filed, and President Cortner appointed Trustee Underwood as such member which appointment was ratified by the Board. A communication from the Tree Commission relative to the purchase of the Trues- dell lot adjoining the park, north of the new amphitheatre, was read and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of W. B. Mudge ( 531) to remove Olive trees from the southeast corner of Reservoir street and Cvpress avenue: and of M. L. Joyner ( 532 ) to plant pepper trees along the east line of Washington street , between Pennsylvania avenue and Delaware street , were granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of A. E. Frye, et als. , (3541 ) for the City to accept as a_ pub- lic street the road, between Lots 3 and 8 and 4, 5, and 6, as shown on Map of Bellview Tract , was presented and ordered filed. And the Board being fully advised on motion, duly seconded and carried, the request of the petitioners was granted and said road accepted as a public street . Deeds A deed from Nettie J. Warner to the City of Redlands for a strip of land thirty (30 ' ) feet in width, adjoining and lying northwest of Lots 3 , 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Block 28, Map No. 6 of Redlands Heights, for street purposes only, was pre- sented and ordered recorded and .filed. 184 Ordinances Trustee Tripp introduced proposed Ordinance No. 582, relating to diseased animals, which was laid over under the rules. Reports Street Superintendent reported that the complaint of Fred Rohrer, of Ohio street , against waste water from the street flowing over his property, had been adjusted. The reports of the City Clerk and Treasurer for the month of April were presented and ordered filed. ' Bids This being the time for opening of bids for two ( 2 ) deep well pumps for the Texas street wells. the following firms submitted bids, which were opened, read and referred to the City Engineer and Water Commission. International Steam Pump Co. , by its Receivers. Pomona Manufacturing Company. Layne and Bowler Corporation. Krogh Manufacturing Company . Jackson-Church Pump Works . Miscellaneous Attorney B. W. Allen was before the Board in behalf of John Hough relative to the assessment of Bough's property for paving of the alley in Block 10, Town Plat , claiming that Rough's property was over the Zanja and that no paving was done abutting his property. The property in question being in the assessment district formed for said paving the Trustees declined to give any relief in the matter. W. A.Viineyard was appointed a special policeman, without pay. The Police Committee submitted and recommended the passa e_of a set of rules and regulations to govern the Police forcer and a schedule of salaries for same . On motion, duly seconded and carried, the action of the Committee was ratified and a copy of said rules and regulations and salary schedule was placed on file. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. 100/ City Clerk A. worn 185 Redlands, California, May 19th, 1915, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present with-pPresident Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 5th, 1915, were read and approved. Communications A communication from the State Railroad Commission, giving notice of date, July 13th, 1915, for the hearing of the Application of the Southwest Home Telephone Company to discontinue its practice of allowing discoupts, to its Redlands subscribers, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Chamber of Commerce, relative to the Fourth of July Celebration, was read and ordered filed. A communication from Mrs. W. T. Kenton, complaining of the obstruction in the alley between Orange and Washington streets, south of Dreka street , was read and referred to the Street Superintendent . Ordinances Ordinance No. 582, introduced at the regular meeting of May 5th, 1915, Re- lating to "Diseased Animals" , was passed by the following vote:- Ayes :- Trustees Black, Tripp:, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes:- None Proposed Ordinance No. 583, adding a new subdivision to Section 117 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to "Soliciting from house to house. for the purchase of secondhand goods, old rubber tires, rubber tubes, rubber hose, sacks, old irons lead, brass or Junk of any kind" was introduced and was laid over under the rules . Proposed Ordinance No. 584, "Re-Enacting Section 1, of Ordinance No. 495" , was introduced and laid over under the rules. Contracts In the matter of awarding the contract for two pumps% upon which bids were received on May 5th, 19151 and referrred to the Machinery Committee, the following recommendation was read and ordered filed. May 10, 1915 "To the Board of Trustees, Redlands , Calif. Gentlemen: After investigation and the arguments of the representatives upon the different turbine pumps that you received bids upon Wednesday, May 5th, the Ma- chinery Committee recommends that you award the contract to the Layne-Bowler Co. for two bored well turbines in accordance with the specifications upon which their bid was based. This is not the lowest price pump but is a pump which guarantees the highest efficiency and is also the pump which is in most general operation, especially in this district. Respectfully submitted, S. C . Lombard, Chairman. " 186 On motion, duly seconded and carried, the recommendation of the Mach- inery Committee was•=ratified`, and: the Contract awarded in accordance therewith, the City Attorney being instructed to prepare the necessary Contract , and the President and Clerk of- the Board directed to sign same on behalf of the City. petitions The petition of L. R. Cale, et als (3542 ) for street lights on Tribune street , from Colton avenue to Union avenue, was presented, filed and referred to the Light Committee. -, The petition of T. J. Hammett ( 633 ) to remove two pepper trees from in front of 20 east Olive avenue, was denied; and the petition of H. A. Cherrier and J. T. Thornquest , (544) for the removal of scale infected olive trees on San Mateo street , between Olive and Fern avenues , was granted; all in ac- cordance with the recommendations of •the Tree Commission. Resolutions t4 On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted:- The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do resolve- as follows:- °lst. That all that portion of Manhattan Road in 'the City of Redlands, California, lying between Blocks 19 and 26 of Johnson's Subdivision, be and the same is hereby_ closed as contemplated by Resolution of. Intention No. 316 heretofore adopted by said Board. 2nd. That said work is for the closing of said Road as above described, and that it appears to said Board that there are no costs, damages or expenses arising out of said work, and that no commissioners are necessary to assess the costs, damages or expenses and that therefore no commissioners are appointed to assess the benefits or dam- ages of said work or to have supervision thereof. " Reports The Building Committee recommended that the request of Dr. Schermerhorn for permission to erect a corrugated iron fence and died at the corner of Citrus avenue and Fifth street , be denied, and on motion, it was so ordered. Miscellaneous Trustee Tripp stated that certain parties had complained to him of the width of the alley from Citrus avenue, connecting with the alley between Citrus avenue and Olive avenue, directly east of the new Young Mens ' Christian Associa- tion grounds. Referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee . Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. Q �' City Clerk Redlands, California, June 2nd, 1915. 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members presenttwith President Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 19th, 1915, were read and approved. Oral Petitions Rev. A. E. Isham, Secretary of the Redlands Ministerial Association, presented the request of said body for the privilege to use the Amphitheatre for public re- 11gious services on Sunday evenings, during the summer; beginning on the first Sun- day in July. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was granted, the Association to bear the expense of lighting. A representative of the Bartlett Music Company, of Los Angeles, requested permission to hang an electric sign at their place of business, 14 west State street , this City. Referred to the Building Inspector andStreet Mperintendent, with power to act . Rev. R. P. Smith addressed the Board relative to a Public Playground for the summer, and suggested Lugonia and Sylvan Parks as suitable places. Miss Tisdale, who was in charge of the playgrounds two years ago, was spoken of for the position this year at a salary of $60.00 per month and she to pay her assistant , should she need one . Referred to the Park Committee for report at the next meeting. Communications A communication from the Union Trust Company, of Sari Diego, relative to the removal of scale infested olive trees from San Mateo street, between Olive and Fern avenues, was read and ordered filed. A communication from B. A . Small, tendering his resignation as a member of the Board of Censorship of the City of Redlands, to take effect June 1st, 1915, was read and ordered filed. On motion the resignation was accepted. A communication from the "Commission of Immigration and Housing of Cali- fornia" asking for certain data relatie to the unemployment situation was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk andMarshal directed to furnish all the data at Meir command. A communication from Marwick, Mitchell, Peat and Company, chartered account- '' ants, San Francisco , California, relative to the auditing of the City 's accounts was presented, read and ordered filed. Applications The application of A. E. Chapman for the position of "Official Fly Catcher" was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 585, pertaining to motor and other vehicles was introduced and laid over under the rules. Ordinance No. 583, introduced May 19th, 1915, adding a new Subdivision to Section 117 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to "Soliciting from house to house, " etc. , was passed by the following vote:- A Ayes:- Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes:- None. 11 Trustee Tripp then moved a reconsideration of the passage of said Ordi- nance No. 583 , which reconsideration carried. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the said Ordinance was amended by adding the words "not having .a fixed place of business in said City" after tie word "person" and before the word "who" in the first line thereof, and the word "bottles" after the word "sacks" and^ before the word "old" in the third line thereof. The Ordinance, as amended, was then passed by the following vote :- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes : None The proposed Ordinance No. 584, Introduced May 19th, 1915, relating to the sale of Alcohol, was amended, the amendment being adopted as read. The Ordinance , as amended, was then passed by the following vote:- Ayes :- Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes:- None . Reports Street Superintendent reported that the party obstructing the alley between Orange street and Washington street , south of Dreka street had agreed to ' remove the obstruction. Reports of Clerk, Trueasurer, andRecorder for the month of May_, 1915, were presented and ordered filed. The Light Committee repoerted favorably on the_petition of L. R. Cale,_ et als, for street lights on Tribune street from Colton avenue to Union avenue, and recommended that lights be installed on said street from Colton avenue to Brockton avenue, according to plans of the City Engineer. Street Committee and City Engineer reported that upon investigation , relative to the alley from Citrus avenue, immediately east of the Young, Men ' s > Christian Association ground, they found the alley sufficiently wide for all ordinary purposes. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Water Commisbion the salary of Charles H. Jones, chief engineer at the Water Plants, was fixed at $115.00 per month, on and after July,lst , 1915. Trustee Black reported the bad condition of the sidewalk near the Lugonia School, owing to the crude oil, or pitch, being on it . Street Superintendent Hinckley was directed to removethe trouble. , Trustee Underwood called attention of the Board to the manner in which some of the stores handle their vegetables and fruits, setting them out in front of their place of business exposed to flys} dust and dogs. The Secretary of the 1110 I D 189 Board of Health was directed to look into this matter and report at the next meet- ing. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being noiurther business demanding- attention,. on motion the meeting was adjourned. twr City Clerk. 0000000 Redlands, California, June 16th, 1915, 2:00 o 'clock,_p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present,andk'President Cortner presiding.. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 2nd, 1915, were read and approved. Communications Dr. M. J. Sweeney, representing the Men's Bible Class of the First Congrega- tional Church, this City, brought to the Board the friendly greetings and congra- ' tulations of the class for the forethought and wisdom of the Trustees in the_ build- ing of the Amphitheatre. Such a message, being unusual, the Board was somewhat stunned, but recovered sufficiently to thank the Dr.. and his class for the spirit that prompted their action. S. R. Hotchkiss requested the Board for permission to erect a sign over the sidewalk on west Vine street at the Associated Charities room. Referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer, with power to act. J. H. Fisher, President of the Chamber of Commerce, was before the Board with a request for the closing of certain streets of the City on the Fourth of July, 1915, so that the officefs and committees could have better control of the affairs on that day. On motion, duly seconded and carried, it was ordered that the follow- ing streets be and the same are hereby closed to the public between the hours 9:00 o'clock, a. m. until 12:00 o 'clock, midnight , on said day:- High avenue between Chapel and Divisions streets. All of Chapel street. Stillman avenue from Chapel street to 500 feet west . Colton avenue from a point 500 feet west of Chapel street to Cook street. University street from Colton avenue to a point 500 feet south of Sylvan Boulevard. A. E: Carter,. Building Contractor, was before the Board with a request for a permit for alterations and repairs to building belonging to Mrs . Fogler on the west side of Orange street between Pearl and Colton avenues. Being in the fire limits and not comp]:ying:with the Building restrictions the Building Inspector re- 190 fused to issue a permit for said Pork. After considerable discussion and a thorough investigation, the Board deemed it proper under the prevailing conditions to grant the request, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the Building In- spector was directed to issue a Special Permit for said won. W. H. Clinton, 211 High avenue, was before the Board with a request for per- mission to have his meat wagon stand on Orange street , b etween Baker 's barn and the Studebaker Garage. The policy of the Board being opposed to the general use of the streets for such purposes, the request was denied. John Wessel, of 32 Eureka street , was present and complained as to the width of the alley from Eureka street west to the alley between Eureka and Grant streets. ' He stated that the map showed the alley to be *ten ( 10 ' ) feet in width; the alley opened. twelve (12 ' ) feet in width; and the deed calling for the alley fifteen ( 15' ) feet in width. He wished to have the width established, and any error corrected and the alley opened to the proper width. Referred to the City Engineer. B. E. Cannon submitted a map of the "Cypress Court", a new subdivision at the southeast corner of Cajon street and Cypress avenue, and requested the Board to accept the same.• On motion, duly seconded and carried, the said map was .accepted and the President of the Board and the City Clerk were instructed to ex- ecute the same for and on behalf of the City. A communication from Mrs. Minnie Van Loan, 1enderinher resignation as a member of the Censor Commission. to take effect immediately, was read and ordered filed, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the resignation was accepted. A communication from M. S. Phillips, relative to the putting in of a side- walk at his place, corner of Cedar and Pacific avenues, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Inland Waterways Association of California,. relative to the convention of said body to be held in Los Angeles in September,_this. year, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Motor Vehicle Division, Department of Engineering, • Sacramento, California, calling attention to the fact that motor vehicles owned by the City must be registered in accordance with the "Motor Vehicle Act", was read and ordered filed, the City Engineer stating that this City's cars were registered. Petitions The petition of Mrs. A. M. Henderson ( 535 ), Citrus avenue and Wabash street , to trim olive trees was granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition iof P. C . R. Jackson's agent ( 536 ) to remove small palm from in front of 29 Nordina street was granted in accord1ce with the recommendations of the Tree Commission., that two palms be removed instead of one. Ordinances Ordinance No. 585, relating to the position of motor and other vehicles when left standing on the streets in the business section, introduced at the last regular meeting was passed by the following vote. 1UOID 191 Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, ,Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes: None. Reports Trustee Underwood, for the Park Committee,_ reported relative to a"Public Playground'' , and recommended that Ashel Cunningham be placed in charge of 'the public playground proposition, and that he be paid a salary of 00.00 per month for such period as the Park Committee deem best. On motion, duly ' seconded and car- ried, the recommendations of the Park Committee was adopted. Dr. F. H. Folkins, Sedretary of the Board of Health, presented a written report relative to the manner in whicii some stores handle their fruits and vegetables and also a written report of the evork Of his office for the past five months. Said reports were ordered filed. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Light Committee it was ordered tint Street lights be placed on Post street according to the plans of the City Engineer. The matter of placing speed signs on the street in the various City School Districts was discussed at some length, but action deferred till a later date. The financial affiars for 1915-16 were discussed at some length, but the adoption of a Budget for the year was deferred for the present. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commitee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. ' • S ---0000000000o0000--- Redlands, California, July 7th, 1915. 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of Tune 16th, 1915, were read and approved. Oral Petitions K. H. Field, representing the A. K. Smiley Public Library, spoke at some length of the growth of that institution and particularly of the increased use of the reading facilities afforded by the Library, and requested that the appropriation by the City be increased for the current year. The Board assured him they were in full sympathy with the good work of the Library and would make as liberal an appro- priation as the City ' s finances would justify. 192 Charles Niemann, Special Insurance Agent of Los Angeles, was introduced to the Board by A. H. Holgate, of this City. Mr. Niemann presented to the Board a new system of insurance whereby all City insurance would be in one form, but pro- rated among as many local Agents as desired. Referred to City Attorney and House Committee. F. E. Winn, 619 Washington street , was before the Board with a request that he be permitted to use milk from the Loma Linda Dairy in supplying his custo- mers in this City; part of said dairy herd not being tested in accordance %th the City Ordinance. Owing to the fact that the State is to do the testing, after October 1st , 1916, and from all information to be had, will use the Intradermal Test , the same as used on the Loma Linda herd, On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Black, the request of Mr. Winn was granted. The Attorney was directed to prepare an amendment to the present Tuberculin Test Ordinance to permit the sale of milk in the City from herds properly tested by the Subcutaneous or Intradermal Tests. W. C . Guerth was before the Board with the suggestion that a sum of 0500 .00 be appropriated, in making up the current year budget , for fireworks on next Fourth of July, Stating that the people were pleased with the display but that he didn 't think the money could be had to meet the expense of another such display unless the City would aid in the matter. No action taken. C . H. Hammond was again before the Board in the matter of complaint as to the' management of the City Engineer and Street Superintendent 's Department. This matter having been before the Board several times heretofore, President Cortner directed Mr. Hammond to be present with his witnesses and all evidence at 3 :30 o'clock p. m. at next meeting of the Board, on July 21st , 1915; when a full hearing will be had in the matter. E. Tucker presented to the Board the complaints of several parties who Jiad their garments soiled by the pitch on the seats at the Amphitheatre. Mr. Hinckley stated that the weather caused the oozing out of the pitch, but that it would cease in a short time. The Board agreed to look into and remedy the matter as soon as possible. K. C. Wells was present and requested permission to place an auto service station on his lot on east side of Orange street , north of the Santa Fe track. Referred to the Building Inspector and City Engineer with power to act . Mr. Wells also suggested that a double street sign — one that can be seen from either ' direction - mould be a great improvement. No action taken. W. D. Bethel was before the Board with a request that the City permit the use of the old Domestic Reservoir, located lust west of the Bear Valley Canal, near Fifth avenue, known as the "Morrison Reservoir" , for a swimming pool. The request was denied. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the reservoir was leased to Mr. Bethel for the sum of 01.00 from date till November 1st ;. 1915, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for consumat- ing the said deal. 1I10ID 193 E. E. Watson complained to the Board of the piles of dirt along Sixth street north of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. Referred to the Street Superintendent . Communications A communication from the Industrial Accident Commission of the State of California, tendering the thanks of the Commission for the use of the Council Chamber for holding a hearing, was read and ordered filed. A communication from Rev. A. E. Isham, Secretary of the Redlands Ministerial Association, thanking the Board for their action is permitting the churches to hold their summer evening Union Meetings at the Amphitheatre, was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Southern California Edison Company, relative to attaching their ground wires to the City water pipes, was read, ordered filed, and the matter referred to the City Engineer, for investigation and report. A communication from J. Sakamoto, of Los Angeles, desiring to secure the City Garbage, eras read and ordered filed, and the Clerk directed to advise him that the City now has a very satisfactory garbage contract . A communication from W. D. Hamman, Los Angeles Public Accountant , was read and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Hamman that no outside audit would be'had this year, this matter being referred to the Finance Committee. Petitions The petition of J. E. Fairchild (3543 ) for a fire hydrant on Grant street near the Park entrance, was granted, and the Superintendent of the Water Depart— ment directed to install sane at once. The petition of E. E. Watson, et als, (3544) remonstrating against the use of the lots on the southeast corner of Stuart avenue and Sixth street , as a dumping place for rubbish, old wagons , etc. ; and complaining of the unsanitary condition of a corral on the same property, was read and ordered filed. Referred to the Health Committee and the City physician. The Application of A. G. Reynolds, 20 east Pearl avenue, for a position on the Police Force, was read and ordered filed. Reports The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, physician and Recorder for the month of June, 1915; the City Clerk for the quarter ending June 30th, 1915; and the A. K. Smiley Public Library for the year engincp- June 30th, 1915, were pre— sented and ordered filed. AA The City Engineer reported relative to the width of the alley from Eureka street , north of Park entrance, west to the alley between Eureka and Grant streets, stating that the deed called for a fifteen ( 15 ' ) foot alley and that he would re— move the park fence and correct the City map book to comply lith the deed, all of ,•\ was approved by the Board. 1 194 Miscellaneous In the matter of filling the vacancies in the Censor Commission, caused by the resigning of Mr. Small and Mrs. Van Loans President Cortner suggested the names of Rev. W. B. Craig and Prof. C . H. Covell, and on motion of Trustee Alexander, sec- onded by Trustee Black, said Craig and Covell were chosen members of said Commission. The matter of Jitney Bus regulation was referred to the City Attorney for in- vestigation andreport at the next meeting. Trustee Tripp brought up the matter of a sewer on west Highland avenue and San Mateo street , and the attorney was instructed to prepare the Resolution of Inten- tion for presentation at the next meeting of the Board. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the City Treasurer was directed to transfer from the Water Department of the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Municipal Water Bonds, the sum of $15,000.00 M. Vivial made application to the' Board to lease or purchase the land known as the "rock Crusher site," owned by the City. On motion, duly seconded and carried it was agreed to lease this land to Mr. Vivial for the sum of $ 5.00 per year, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for consumation of said deal. G. S. Biggin requested that the Fourth of July decorations be permitted to re- main until Monday July 12th, 1915, as a number of visiting B. P . 0. Es. would be in • the City during the next few days . On motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was granted. Trustee Underwood presented the complaint of residents on Orange street , near Stuart and High avenues, as to the disturbance caused by a stallion kept ,and the serv- ing of mares,in the McDonald livery barn. Referred to the Marshal for investigation and report. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Underwood, the sum of 480.00 was appropriated to the Municipal Band for its two concerts on July 5th, 1915, and the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant accordingly. Information having come to the Board of the time and labor and financial aid given the A. K. Smiley public Library by Charles Putnam, President of the Board of Library Trustees , the Board of City Trustees adopted 'the following resolution:- "Resolved, that a vote of thanks be tendered Mr. Putnam for his untiring labor and financial aid so generously contributed toward the success of the Library. " The Clerk was directed to transmit a copy of same to Mr. Putnam. 1 Owing to the complaint from several quarters t hat cows are being keit with no provisions for catching the flies that breed so fast around manure bins, the City Physician was directed to issue no permit for keeping a cow unless a fly trap, or traps, be installed, kept baited and cleaned as often as three times each week. t Trustee Underwood brought to the Board the suggestion that it would be grati- 4 lying to a great number of patrons of our band concerts if the crowd could be kept off the lawn along the inside of the driveway around the Amphitheatre. The Board thinking the suggestion a good one, directed the Marshal to carry it out in the future, 1U0ID 195 The Clerk presented a Budget of the Expenditures for the year 1915-16, as estimated by the heads of the various Departments , which was approved and ordered filed. The matter of the distribution of the ten ( 10 ) telephones furnished free to the City under the Telephone Franchise, and the payment for telephones used by employ= ees of the City, coming up for adjustment , the following Resolution was passed by the Board:— "Resolved that the Southwestern Home Telephone Com a be requested to place on its list of ten 10 ) "free" telephones to the City of Redlands the following Main 214 — City Marshal's Office Main 88- — City Water Office Main 240 — City Clerk 's Office Main 1183 — City Engineer's Office Green 1047 — City Pumping Plant Blue 363 — City Barn Main 38 — City Fire Department Main 299 — City Fire Department Main _1122 — City Park Department Main 385 — City Health Department and that a Demand be presented to the City for the payment of rental of the Police Box, Main 490 ; the extensions to Main 38, and all long distance charges pertaining to City business. All other 'phones and extensions to be paid for by the employees using the same, " • and the Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of said Resolution to the said Telephone Company, and notify each employee affected by the same. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention,of the Board,_ on mo— tion, the meeting was adjourned. //� p /c i C y - : . — — — 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 - — — • Redlands, California, July 21st, 1915 , 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. 11 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present,_ with President Cortner in the chair. The minutes of the regular- meeting of July 7th, 1915,_were read and approved. K. C. Wells presented to the Board a model for a new street sign which, when attached to the post , can be seen and read from either direction. Prof. Morrison 1 196 spoke on the same subject and requested that he be given the job, if a new system of signing the City is adopted. Referred to the Street Superintendent and Street Committee. Band Instructor, Ball; made a request for five ( 5 ) additional chairs for the band stand; a small desk for the band boys quarters;_ and permission to have two ( 2) of the band uniforms altered in size. Referred to House Committee with power to act . Communications A communication from the Mayor of San Francisco, requesting the appointment of an official envoy to represent this City at the Conference of "The League of the Cities° to be held in San Francisco, August 18th to 20th, 1915,_was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the State Superintendent of Weights and Measures, Charles G. Johnson, requesting the City to arrange for M. E. Armstrong, the City Sealer,. to attend the State Conference of Weights and Meaazres Officials, to be held in San Francisco August 23rd to 25th, 1915, was read and ordered filed, and a sum not__ to exceed $50.00 was appropriated to cover the expenses of Mr. Armstrong in attendance upon said Conference. The Application of Helen E. Squires, 924 Center street , City, for a position in the Cit Water De'artment was read and ordered filed. Reports , A report of the °Commission of Immigration and Housing of California° , for the winter of 1914-15, was presented and ordered filed. A report of the :Tater Conservation Association° for the period from October 1st , 1914, to July 1st, 1915, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of Putnam Brothers, grocers , for a, permit to install gas tank, of one hundred and seventy-five ( 175 ) gallons capacity, and pump at 60 Stillman avenue, was presented and ordered filed, and the matter referred to the Street perintendent with power to act . The petitions of Mary E. White ( 537 ) to neve one ( 1) umbrella tree from in front of 3.5 La Verne street ; and of U. G. Durfee ( 538 ) to remove one ( 1) pepper tree from Reservoir street , between egress and Palm avenues, were granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 586, amending Section 82 of Ordinance No. 580, relating11 to0Tuberculin Test for Cows, was introduced by Trustee Black and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No. 587 "Requiring License for and Regulating the Operation o f of Motor Buses , " was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. I 1UOID 197 Miscellaneous • Street Superintendent reported that he would soon grade Sixth street north of Central avenue and in so doing he would remedy the trouble complain_by Mr.Watson, et als, at last meeting. ' The City Engineer requested more time for reporting on the application of the Edison Company for permission to attach its ground wires to the City Water mains . Granted. The City Attorney and House Committee requested more time to report in the mat- ter of a new system of insurance for the City as proposed by Mr. Nieman at last meeting. of the Board. Granted. The City Physician reported relative to condition at the southeast corner of Sixth street and Stuart avenue, as set out in complaint of E. E. Watson, et als,. filed July 7th, 1914, stating that. no unsanitary condition existed but very unsightly ones did exist. Being on. private property and the City having no power in the matter, it was sug- gested that the Physician take thematter. up with the parties responsiblec;for the condition existing and see if persuasion would not accomplish the desired results . In the matter of the West Highland avenue and San Mateo street sewer, brought up at the last meeting by Trustee Tripp, it was deemed wise to not order any improvement that would entail a burden on our citizens at this time , owing to the very close finan- cal conditions now exisitrig. The Budget of Estimated resources and expenditures for the year 1915-16 was pre- sented, adopted and ordered filed. . The Light Committee recommended that one ( 1 ) light be placed on Chestnut avenue between San Jacinto and San Mateo streets , which recommendation was adopted. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Alexander, it was ordered that all Oleander and Olive trees on the street. line be cleared of the black scale before November 1st , 1915, or the trees will be removed. The City Forester is directed to so notify all persons affected by this order. The complaint of C. H. Hammond against the City Engineer and Street Super- intendent coming up for hearing and the Trustees being fully advised and satisfied that there was no .just grounds for the complaint, Mr. Hammond was informed that lie would have to seek his redress through other channels. On motion, duly Seconded and carried, it was ordered that the Assistant Mar- shal, after four (4) years of constant service, receive the sum of $100 .00 per month salary. In accordance with said order the Clerk was directed to place Assistant Marshal Rex on the payroll at said rate, beginning July 1st , 1915. Trustee Curtner brought to the attention of the Street Superintendent the un- sightly condition of Sixth Street , between Citrus avenue and yips street , caused by rock along the street line. 11 The Fire Committee recommended the purchase of three small chemical fire ex- tinguishers for the two fire trucks, which lecommendation was approved by the Board. Trustee Underwood brought to the Board the complaint of residents on Palm avenue as regards the condition of premises at 646 Chestnut avenue, there A. P. Crim keeps eight or ten head of horses. The Secretary of the. Board of Health was directed 198 to see that the City Ordinance governing such matters be complied with. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. / J . ity Clerk. IaUS - - - 00000 000 00000 - - - € II Redlands, California, August 4th, 1915 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members persent, President Cortner presiding. 5. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 21st, 1915, were read and approved. There being a number persons present interested in the proposed legislation affecting the Jitney Buses, the President called for an expression from the Jitney Bus men, or their representatives. Attorney Finch, and R. W. Lightfoot, for the Redlands Auto Service Company; an Attorney from San Bernardino, representing the San Bernardino-Redlands Auto Service, and T. H. Doan,. as a citizen, addressed the Board, andafter a full and open discussion of the matter, tie proposed Ordinance II introduced on July 21st, 1915, was withdrawn and a new proposed Ordinance No. 587 , "Requiring a License for and the Regulation of Jitney Buses" , was intorduced by ,i Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Communications A communication from the Secretary ofthe "League of California Municipalities" , giving September 7th, 1915, as the date, and the City of Oakland, asthe place for the Eighteenth Annual Convention of said League, was read and ordered filed. A communication from A. J. Sullivan, Special Agent for the Aetna Life Insur- 4. ance Company giving rates for, and names of Companies writing Jitney Bus bonds, was read and ordered filed. A communication from Grant Jenkins, a member of the Redlands Municipal Band, relative to paying him for hisservices, was read and ordered filed. II Petitions The petition of A. S. Burney ( 3546 ) for permission to move a one-story building from Central avenue, near First street, to Central avenue east of Church ,3 , street, was presented, ordered filed and referred to the Street Superintendent I with power to act. The petition of Christ Horstmeier (3547 ) for permission to operate a pop corn wagon at the corner of Orange street and Central avenue, was presented and on motion, the request was denied. . 111 Reports The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder the the month of July_, 1916, were presented and ordered filed.. The report of the City Clerk for the period from January 1st , 1914 to July 1st. =' 1916, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk directed to have the same pub- lished in pamphlet form. The City Engineer requested more time for reporting on the application of tie Edison Company for permission to attach its ground wires to the City water mains. The Engineer reported that he had granted the request of Putnam Brothers, 60 11 Stillman avenue, for the installation of a gas tank and pump. City Physician Folkins filed a written resort relative to the sanitary conditions at 646 Chestnut avenue and the southeast corner of Sixth street and Stuart avenue, which report was ordered filed. A. , P. Crim, the party in charge et 646 Chestnut avenue was before the Board and stated he had followed the directions of the Health Officer, and that he considered the premises kept in good sanitary condition, and requested the Board to inspect them for themselves; he also presented communications from Henry Argue 660 Chestnut avenue; Walter Fletcher, 636 Chestnut avenue; F. C. Nader, 614 Chestnut avenue, and Harold Fletcher, 660, west`Palm, avenue, stating that they had not been troubled or annoyed with the conditions existing at 646 Chestnut avenue, which communi- cations were ordered filed. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 586, relative to Tuberculin Tests for Cows, intorduced at the regular meeting of July 21st, 1915, was adopted by the following vote:- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp,, Alexander, Underwood and Cortner. Noes: None. Miscellaneous Band Director Ball thanked the Board for granting his request for six chairs for the bandstandaand a desk for the band boys ' quarters, and requested the Board for additional lights at the bandstand, stating that it was very difficult for the front row men to read their music as the lights are now arranged. The Board agreed to try and remedy the trouble. The matter of arheat.ink system for the City Hall was discussed at some length, and owing to the very low state o' the City 's finances it was deemed wise to defer the matter for a year and it was so ordered. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being do further business demanding the attention of the Board, on Mo- tion, the bmeeting was adjourned. rCity t,lerk. L Redlands , California, August 18th, 1915 2:00 o 'clock,_p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . A All members present and President Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 7th, 1915, were read and (ap,proved. ' A number of citizens , interested in the proposed Jitney Bus Ordinance,l"' S ' O being present President Cortner called for discussion of the said proposed Qr_d nmance.. T. H. Doan spoke along the lines of regulation of rates and proposed a map showing, by colors , the five,,,ten and fifteen cent zones. .Attorney Pinch, for the Redlands Auto Service, presented petitions , which were ordered filed, signed by a large number of citizens requesting the Trustees to refrain from passing the proposed Ordinance. An Attorney, representing the Redlands-San Bernardino Auto Line,. spoke against the sec- tion of the proposed Ordinance calling for a 45,000 liability bond,_ stating that he thought 11.0000 would be more just . After considerable discussion, action in the mat- ter was deferred till next meeting . Petitions Petition of M. A. Hollabaugh,_909 ,,west Olive avenue, for permission to re- move three cottonwood and several small willow trees from the storm water ditch west of hissproperty; Mrs . Chas. Rhodes for permission to trim grevillea trees at the southwest corner of Pacific street. and Walnut avenue; A. S. Burney to trim pepper trees on east Central avenue between Eleventh and Church streets, were granted, all II in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Commission. Communications Communication from the Chairman of the executive Committee of the panAmerican Road Congress, giving notice of dates , September 13th to 17th, 1915, of its meeting at Oakland, California, was presented and ordered filed. A communication, giving notice of the meeting of the League of American Munici- palities, at New Orleans, September 27th to 30th, 1915, was presented and ordered filed. A communication Prom the Secretary of California State Board of Health, giving notice of the date, September 6th, 1915, as the opening day of the Annual Conference • of Health Officials to be held in Oakland, California, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Chamber of Commerce of this City1 requesting permis- sion to erect a sign post in front of the Chamber of Commerce buildingt and to place signs on the steel post at the "Triangle" , was presented, filedand referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer, with power to act . t Reports The City Engineer requested that action on the Application of the Southern California .Edison Company tor permission to attach its ground wires to the City water mains, be deferred indefinitely, and it was so ordered. The City Engineer reported that he had granted the petition of A. S. Burney for permission to remove a building from west Central avenue to east Central avenue . 1 ti I R 201 Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 588, "Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year 1915-16" , was introduced by Trustee Tripp_andlaid over under the rules . Resolutions On motion, duly seconded and carried, the City Marshal was directed to file all complaints for violation of the City Ordinances regulating automobiles in the City Recorder 's Court ; andthe City Recorder is hereby directed to turn into the City Treasury all monies collected forwi.olation of the City Ordinances regulating automobiles, andthe City Clerk shall notify the said Marshal and Recorder to this effect . Miscellaneous The Redlands Orange Growers , Fumigating Company were granted the use of the Council Chamber on August 26th, 1915, at 2:30 o 'clock, p. m. upon the ver- bal request of Mr. L. L. Moore, et als . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. , o ' 'City Clerk - -- - 0000000000 - -- - Redlands, California, September lst , 1915, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members ppresent and President Cortner in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 18th, 1915, were read and approved. Communications A communication from the Aetna Lire Insurance Company, Los Angeles, relative .. ‘to Auto Bus Indemnity Insurance, was read and ordered filed. A communication from Geo. D. Parker, Riverside, California, relative to an exchange of his property at Sixth and State streets, this City, for the present Fire Hall pibperty, was read and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of Clara L. Ginn, et als, (3549 ), for street lights on ?ranklin avenue, was presented, ordered filed and referred to tie Light Committee. Applications The application of P. A. Sandstedt , for the position of policeman for Prospect 202 Park, was presented and ordered filed. Reports The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month of August, 1915, were presented and ordered filed. The report of theCity Physician for the montis of July and August , 1915, was , presented and ordered filed. The Street Committee and City Engineer reported that they had recommended to the Chamber of Commerce that no post be erected in front of its building, but that the sign or signs be placed on the building and that a double faced sign be placed on the trolley pole at the Triangle, sgblect to the consent of the pacific Electric Railway Company. Miscellaneous 4 The matter of street lighting for Cypress Court was referred to the Light Committee for investigation and report . W. F. Bolinger, of west Pioneer avenue, addressed the Board urging legislation a$ to protect the fruit and vegetable growers of that vicinity from the cut rate prices of Los Angeles producers, by requiring a license for non-resident vendors . Refer- red to the Ordinance Committee and city Attorney. On recommendation of the superintendent of the Water Department the salaries of Cecil Harford and Ray Canterbury were fixed at $80.00 and $75.00 per month,/'Lea*. , dating from August 1st , 1915. UU Ordinances a The proposed Ordinance No. 588, "Fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1915 - 16, " introduced at the regular meeting held on August 18th, 1915, was passed by the following vote:- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. <.. Noes: None. The proposed Ordinance No. 587, "Requiring a license and regulating the operation of Motor Buses, " in this City was by vote amended in several sections, and, as amended, was duly adopted by the following vote:- Ayes: Trustees Black, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes : Trustee Tripp. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion, the meeting was adjourned. diet City Clerk. lUOtD 203 Redlands , California, September 15th, 1915 2 :00 o ' clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members peresent with President Curtner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 1st , 1915, were read and approved: Communications A communication from Band Director, Ball, requesting an increase in salary was read and ordered riled. The Board felt that the present salary of $80.00 per month was all the City could afford to pay for the services of a Band Director, and the President of the Board was directed to so advise Mr. Ball. A communication from G. W. Higbey, 942 east Central avenue, calling atten- tion to the fact that a space of about 600 feet on east Central avenue, west of University street , was without lights , .was read and ordered filed, and the Light Committee directed to investigate and report . petitions The petition of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company (3550 ) to lay a cable in the storm water ditch from Cajon street to Franklin avenue , was read and ordered filed. On motion it was referred to the :SiUre'etCommittee and Street Super- intendent . The petition of D. W. Rummell, (3551 ), Cajon street and Fountain avenue , for permission to construct a culver% across South avenue at the intersection of Myra street , was read and ordered filed. On motion the request was granted, work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Reports The Light Committee reported that there being no poles on a portion of Franklin avenue the petition of Clara E. Ginn, et als , filed at the last meet- ing, would have to be denied, .and it was so ordered. The Light Committee recommended that one ( 1 ) light be installed on Cypress ,Court , under the supervision of the City Engineer. The Ordinance Committee and City Attorney, after a full investigation and careful study of the situation, relative to the sale of fruits and vegetables by non-residents, recommended that no action be taken at this time , and it was so ordered. Miscellaneous Attorney Finch, representing certain Motor Bus operators , was before the Board requesting amendments to paragraphs (b ), ( e ) and ( f ) of Section 2, Ordinance No. 587 regulating motor buses. After considerable discussion the City Attorney was re- quested to prepare amamendtent to the Ordinance for introduction at the next meet- ing, covering the points named, and add a section or paragraph to relieve conges- tion of traffic at orange Street and Citrus avenue . 204 Miss Cora English and Marianne Levin, of San Bernardino avenue, west of- Texas street , requesting the Board to take some action looking towards the supplying them with electricity for light and power. The City Attorney advised that is was a matter for the Railroad Commission to determine, and the City Clerk was instructed to so notify Miss English and Miss Levin. The matter of auto speed signs for school zones was referred to the Chief of Police. J. J. Suess requested permission to sell his garbage from his place of business to another than the Garbage Collector, stating that he would con- tinue to pay the collector the required fees for his services. Referred to ' Secretary Folkins and the Board of Health. On request William Messing was granted permission to light his pop corn wagon with a detachable electric cord from the photograph gallery in the Redlands National Bank Building, subject to the approval of Engineer Hinckley. The matter of removal of weeds, etc. , from Mill Creek Zanja, brought to the attention of the Board by Trustee Tripp, was referred to the Street Supetin- �a tendent . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion, the meeting was adjourned. a/5 —City Clerk, 1 - - - 0000000000000000000 - - - Redlands , California, October 6th, 1915, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present withtPresident Cortner in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 15th, 1915 were read and approved. Oral Petitions H. P. D. Kingsbury was before the Board with a request of parties interested in the Merchants ' Base Ball team for permission to hold a Street Dance and enter- taimment on theevening of October 13th, 1915. After considerable discussion Trus- ; tee Tripp moved that the request be granted. There being no second to the motion the request was denied. On motion of Trustee Tripp, Mr. Kingsbury was granted . permission to make announcement of the plans and purposes of the Base Ballj eam at the Band Concert on the 12th of October, during the intermission. A. E. Carter made complaint , of the condition of the barn on the lot south of his residence,. 12 The Terrace. Referred to the Secretary of the Board of Health. 11101. 0 205 Attorney D. Earl Finch presented the request of Mr. Studniczka, north- east corner of Cypress avenue and University street , for the removal of the words °G. Huizing Sub . ,' from the monument at said corner. On motion, duly seconded and carried the request was granted, and the names of the streets directed to be placed on said monument . Professor W. L. Morrison spoke of the need of better lighting around the Library on account of the spooning. Referred to the Park Committee for investi- gation and report . Mr. Morrison also spoke of his trip to San Diego and praised the manner in which that City keeps its street trees , and suggested that our City could improve the appearance of our streets by trimming the palms , etc . Chief'.ofbPoliteyoLarmore, was directed to secure the necessary signs for regulating the travel in Smiley Park and Smiley Heights and the standing of vehicles near fire plugs. Chief of Police directed to notify property holders who have hitching posts in the gutter outside the curb that the posts would have to be removed. Communications A communication from A. E. Chapman requesting permission to withdraw from the City files Petition No. 3521, filed on the 18th day of November, 1914, was read and ordered filed. On motion duly seconded and carried, the request was granted, andthe Clerk directed to deliver said Petition to Mr. Chapman. A communication from the Southern California Edison Company, relative to attaching its secondary wires to theCity Water Mains, was read, and ordered filed. A communication from the Pacific Coast Casualty Company, relative to ratesfbr Motor Bus Bonds, was read• and ordered filed. A communication from the Clerk of the City of San Diego, calling attention to the Convention of Purchasing Agents of the State in the City on October 14th to lath, was read and ordered filed. The Application of Louis R. Dittmer for a position as Park Superintendent , was read and ordered filed. The request of the Redlands Fortnightly Club for permission to hold their meetings in theCouncil Chamber of the City Hall, was denied, the Board feeling that the Club being in the nature of a private organization from which the general public was excluded, it would be an unwise precedent to set. The request. of the Bear Valley Water Company , for permission to use the City Hall auditorium for heir annual meeting to be held November 17th, 1915, was granted. Petitions The petition of Oscar Boling ( 3552 ) for permission to erect a corrugated iron shed on the south side of the Southern Pacific Bailroad. track one-half block east of Orae street, was read and ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried the petition was granted, under the. supervision of the Building Inspector The petition of the Wissahickon Inn to erect a sign at the coiner of Brook- side and Center street was referred to the Street Committee and Superintendent with power to act. 206 The petition of P. W. Duvall, et als ( 3553 ) for street lights on North Place from Center street east , was presented andordered filed, and the matter referred to the Light Committee . The petition of Chas . E. Gillett, et als , for permission to operate a pop corn and pea nut wagon was presented and ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the petition was granted. The petition of W. A. M� Michael, ( (542 ) of 37 Lawton street , for the removal of two ( 2 ) eucalyptus trees from in front of his place; and the petition of R. W. Thomas ( 543 ) to remove three ( 3 ) pepper trees from the front of his 11 place at 50 east Cypress avenue, were granted in accordance with the recommen- dations of the Tree Commission. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No . 589, amendsrig Section 218 of, Ordinance No . 430 relating to City Taxes , was introduced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No. 590, Amending portion of Ordinance No . 587 , relat- ing to Motor Buses, was introduced by Trustee Underwood and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No. 591, Amending Section 26 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to Autos and other vehicles , was introduced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the rules. Reports � . The reports of the City Cierk, Treasurer and Recorder .for the month of September, 1915, were presented andordered filed. The Street Committee recommended that the petition of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company, filed at the last meeting, for permission to place their cable in the Franklin avenue storm water ditch, bid granted, and on mo- tion, duly seconded andcarried, it was so ordered. The cable to be hung along the wall of said ditch. The Light Committee recommended that one ( 1) light be pl_ced on the pole near 942 east Central avenue in compliance with the petition of G. W. Higbeyr and on motion it was so ordered. The oral application of J. J. Suess for permission to dispose of his gar- bage to another than the City Garbage Collector was granted. Mr. Suess to continue payments to theCity Garbage Collector as before this permit was granted Miscellaneous Trustee Tripp reported the complaint of Mrs. Bowley relative to the con- dition of the storn water ditch through her place, claiming that damage to her g fruit trees was liable to result. Referred to the Attorney for investigation and report on the legal phase of the matter. 1VOID 207 Trustee Tripp reported the complaint of certain parties relative to the open wier • on the north side of Highland avenue immediately west of Crown street . It was understood that the wier was located on the property of James Eden,. and the Clerk was directed to request Mr. Eden to abate the nuisance. ' The Clerk was directed to cancel Tax Sales Nos. 31 and 32 of 1913 . The Tax Collector stating said sales were made in error. City Engineer, Hinckley, presented the request of C . S. Lombard and others for domestic water at San Bernardino avenue andAlabama street , stating that the • parties wished to build their own line to connect with the City 's mains at the City limits . Referred to the City Attorney for report on the legal phases of the proposal. The application of F. P. Chedester, of Santa Ana, California, for a refund of taxes paid the City in 1913 and 1914, was denied,. the Board feeling that Mr . Chedester had waived his rights under the law when he failed to claim hiS exemption at the time of assessment .. City Sealer of Weights and Measures , Armstrong, reported that he was now busily engaged in checking up on the weights and measures in this City and making the necessary adjustments. On request of the Caretaker of Prospect Park, it was ordered that P. A. Sandstedt serve as police for said park, his services to begin on October 10, 1915. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned. sida :nee City Clerk 0000000000000 Redlands , California, October 20th, 1915 ' 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present with President Cortner, presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of October ' 6th, 1915, were read and approved. Oral Petitions Rev. Jump, as Secretary of the Redlands Ministerial Union, voiced the thanks of that organization for the use of the Amphitheatre during the summer months, and requested the consent of the Board for its use for special occasions of a similar nature, or for public meetings of a general nature fostered by the Chamber of Com- merce. The Board assured Mr. Jump that it saw no objection to the use of the Amphitheatre for public meetings of general interest to the public - request for its use, however, to be made to the Board as the occasions may arise. 208 Mr. Jump also addressed the Board relative to a Men's Playground, stating that the Chamber of Commerce was working on such a proposition. C. H. Stone spoke very enthusiastically for the proposition. On motion the City tendered the use of its teams for the grading, plants and water, and the services of the Park Superintendent in laying-..out- the:t grounds . L. M. King requested permission to lay a pipe line across Fern avenue from the south to the north side, between Bond and San Mateo streets, for carrying waste water. Referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer with power to act . communications The resignation of Eegar Williams, as a Trustee of the A. K. Smiley Public Library, was read and ordered filed. On motion the regisnation was accepted to be effective upon the appointment and qualification of his successor. The Clerk was directed to convey to Mr. Williams the thanks of this Board for his services so generously given. A communication from A. J. Wilson, a dealer in oil and gasoline, solicit— `" ing a portion of the City's business, was read and ordered filed. Tile stated policy of the Board being for a portion of the oil business to go to all business houses in the City. A Communication from the President of the Panama Pacific International Exposition, announcing °United States Treasury Department Day, " October 20, 1915, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from thePresident of the°California Conference on City Planning, ° urging support of Proposition No. 8, entitled °Condemnation for Public - Purposes, ° was presented andordered filed. Reports The report of the City Clerk for the quarter ending September 30th, 1915 was presented and ordered filed. Street Super-intendenttHinckley reported the erection of the street sign at the corner of Brookside avenue and, Center street, as per the petition of the Wissa— hickon Inn. The Light Committee requested more timefor report on petition of P. W. Duvall et als for lights on North Place. The City Attorney requested an extension of time for reporting on the complaint of Mrs . Bowley,relative to the Storm Water Ditch through her property. The request of C. S. Lombard, at als, for City water to be used outside the city, was referred to the Attorney, Engineer and Water Committee, with power to act. Petitions and Applications ' The petition of the Casa Loma Garage (3556 ), et als, requesting an amend— ment to the Motor Bus Ordinance, was presented andordered filed. The application of the Sun Drug Company for a Druggist 's Permit was pre— sented and ordered filed. On motion, the permit was granted. r i. 1110I0 209 The application of M. A. Frg5 for permit to keep one ( 1 )'horse regularly, and two ( 2 ) extra horses occasionally, at 45 east Pearl avenue, was granted, provided a majority of his neighbors signed & petition favoring same, and the Clerk was directed to so notify Mr. FrU . The application of F. A. Morgan, 648 Fourth street, San Bernardino, for a Motor Bus License , under Ordinance No. 587, was presented and ordered filed. On motion the Clerk was directed to issue said license, subject to the approval of the BdndrDybj;he113ity Attorney. A communication signed by Guy C. Stockton and others , residents of Fourth street , this City, protesting against the locating of an undesirable building near the intersection of Fern avenue and Fourth street , was read and ordered filed. Referred to the Building inspector for investigation andreport . Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 589, "Amending Section 218 of Ordinance No. 430, " rela- tive to City Taxes, intorduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the fol- lowing vote:- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes : None. Proposed Ordinance No. 590,• "Amending portions of Ordinance No. 587, Relative to Motor Buses, introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote:- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander andCortner. Noes: None . Proposed Ordinance No. 591, amending section 26, of Ordinance No. 580, Rela- tive to Autos and other vehicles , introduced at the last regular meeting, was passed by the following vote :- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes : None . Miscellaneous The annual statement of the "Water Conservation Association, " Riverside, was presented and ordered filed. The oral petition of the Redlands Day Nursery for a refund of 475.38, amount of its 1915 Taxes, was presented, and on motion the request was granted, and the Clerk directed to draw a Warrant accordingly. The need of a camping place for auto touringparties in the City for a day or so was suggested by Trustee Underwood. The other members of the Board agreed with Mr. Underwood, and the matter was referred to the Park Committee with power to act. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no furtla' business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. c� e � f • Cld Clerk t 210 Redlands , California, November 3rd. 1915 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present President Cortner. presiding. • The minutes of the regular meeting of October 20th, 1915 were read and approved. The matter of Motor Bus regulation coming up,. Trustee Tripp introduced Pro— posed Ordinance No. 592, "Requiring a License Fee and Regulating the Operation of Motor Buses, " in the City of Redlands, which was laid over under the rules . Attorney Finch, representing some of the .Motor Bus operators , voiced a pro- test against the said proposed Ordinance No . 592 , claiming it was discriminating. 111 A representative of the Auto Garage people expressed a favorable opinion of the proposed Ordinance, as did also A. J. Happe; of the Pony Livery and Tran- sfer Company. Petitions The petition of I. Beal (3558 ) for permission to move a house from Sixth street and Union avenue to Sixth street and Lugonia avenue, was presented,filed and referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer with power to act. The petition of W. C. Warner ( 544 ) to remove acacia trees from in front of his property on Prospect Drive, and petition of F. B. Mathis ( 545 ) to top eucalyptus trees along east line of First street, between State street and Central avenue, were granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. Reports Report of City Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month of October, 1915, were presented and ordered filed. The Street Committee reported favorable on the request of L. M. King for permission to lay pipe line under Fern avenue, between Bond and San Mateo streets, which report was concurred in by the Board. The Light Committee recommended that lights be installed as follows : - Two ( 2 ) lights on North Place, east of Center street , One ( 1 ) light on east High avenue, east of Division street , One ( 1 ) light on Tribune street near Union avenue , and Seven (7 ) lights transferred from Cypress avenue to north orange street . On motion the recommendations of the Light Committee were adopted, tie lights to be installed according to plans of the City Engineer. Attorney Leonard reported relative to the complaint of Mrs. Bowley , Brookside t. avenue, that he could see no reason why the City would be liable for damages to abut- ting property along the Center street Storm Water Ditch. Engineer Hinckley stated , that the ditch walls were repaired some last year by the City and were now in fairly good Shape. The Engineer and Water Committee asked for more time to report on the request of Dr. Lombard, et als , for City water, so that the Attorney could look more closely into the legal phase of Vaguest . On motion the time was extended till next 211 regular meeting. The complaint of Guy Stockton, et als, against the class of building being moved on to a lot near the corner of Fourth street and Fern avenue, coming up for hearing the Board was advised that it had no jurisdiction in the matter as the building was on private property. The Park Committee requested more time for resort on the matter of cam•in: place for Auto Touring Parties, which request was granted. Water Superintendent , Hinckley, reported that the turbine pumps in Reservoir Canyon, installed by the Layne and Bowler Corporation, had met the conditions of the contract , and on motion, the Board directed the payment of one-half ( 'i) of the cost , as per contract . Miscellaneous The bad condition of the streets directly- along the car lines of the -City was discussed, and the Street Superintendent directed to take the_matter up with the Pacific Electric officials. President Cortner nominated S . R. Hotchkiss as a member of the A. K. Smiley Library Board vice Edgar Williams, resigned. On motion said nomination was con- firmed for the term expiring December 31st, 1917 . On motion, duly seconded and carried, the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant in favor of the Redlands Arboricultural Association for the sum of $5.00 to be used toward defraying the expense of a stereoptican lecture during the meeting of said association in this City November lith and 12th, 1915. On recommendation of the Fire Committee the Board directed that , after Decem- ber first , 1915, all fire hose be kept at the Fire Station, Fifth street and Central avenue, except when in use by the City. Upon the suggestion of President Cortner the Board decided to put in a lawn__ along the Olive avenue front of Smiley Park, also some improvements along the Grant street front . Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Boardt the meeting was adjourned. D f r City 1 -----00000o00000000000 1 212 Redlands , California, November 17th, 1915, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. • All members present with President Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 3rd, 1915, were read and approved. Oral petitions being called for M. W. H. Williams addressed the Board relay ' tive to the work and needs of the local Young Men's Christian Association, and re- quested the City to refund the amount of the City taxes on its plant . Judge Dew- hirst , C . E. Gill and J. S . Edwards also spoke, urging that the request be granted. After some discussion the Board assured the representatives of said association that proper relief in the matter would be given, and on motion it was decided to apply the same rule to the Young Women's Christian Association,. who are also seeking relief from City taxes . Dr. C . S. Lombard addressed the Board relative td the request of himself and others for City water for use outside of the City Limits . He assured the Board that he was interested only in secureing water for use at the new packing house near Alabama street and San Bernardino avenue. This question havinghere- tofore been referred to the City Engineer and Attorney and Water Committee, with powet to act , and the Attorney desiring more time to enable him to receive a re- ply from the Railroad Commission, no action was taken by the Boa 4,. E. L. Parmelee , dealer in monuments , was present and requested the Board to grant him a permit to put up a temporary office building at the southeast cor- ner of Citrus avenue and Fifth street . Referred to the Building Inspector, City Engineer and House Committee, with power to act . Dr. Woodbridge, of San Bernardino, requested permission to use ttie auditor- ium of the City Hall on the evening of November 23rd, 1915, for his lecture on the best methods of fighting the citrus scale . The request was granted. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Underwood, the time for the removal of poles from Orange street , between the Santa Fe Railroad and Colton avenue, under Ordinance No. 557, was extended one year from September lst , 1915. Mrs. M. G. Van Loan, representing the Childs Welfare Association of tie Lugonia section, together with Mrs. J. J. Suess, were present and placed before the Board the name of Miss Von 'Klein Hants for the position of Playground Director in case the City establishes such an institution. Communication 1 A communication from the Water Conservation Association, Riverside, Cali- fornia, together with a copy of thereport ofthe work of the association for the year ending September 30th, 1915, was presented and ordered filed. Notice of the Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Redlands Water Com- party, to be held at the City Hall, November 30th, 1915, at 2:00 p. m. , was read and ordered filed. The Trustees formally accepted the Memento given by the Japanese People of Redlands in presenting to the City two Hundred cherry trees to commemorate the the coronation of His Majesty the Emporer of Japan, November 10th, 1915. HOW Petitions The petition of E. J. Ecketine, 20 east Pearl avenue, (3559 ) for permission to erect a sign "Fairview Apartments" near the corner of Orange street and Pearl avenue, was presented, filed and referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee with power to act . The petition of N. L. Levering, 129 east Pearl aveme, (3560 ) for the paving of east' Pearl avenue, was presented and referred back Xo the petitioner with the request for signatures of a majority of the property owners on said avenue. M. A. Frug, 45 east Pearl avenue , presented a petition signed by several residents (3561) of said district stating that they had no objections to a per- mit issuing to Mr. Frug to keep horses at his barn, as per application heretofore filed with the Board, the permit was directed to be issued, subject to revocation by the Board at its pleasure. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 592, "Requiring, a License for and regulating the operation of Motor Buses , " introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote :- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Cortner. Noes : None, Reports City Engineer reported that permit had been granted I. Beal to move building from Sixth street and Union avenue to Sixth street and Lugonia avenue, as per petition filed at the last regular meeting. The Fire Committee made the following recommendation relative to salaries of the employees Mil the Fire Department of the CitL. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, City of Redlands, Redlands, California. Gentlemen:- we recommend that the schedule of salaries for the employees of the Fire Department of the City of Redlands, California, be as fol- lows:- Chief of the Department $j100.00 per month Assistants - first year 75.00 " " - second year 80.00 " " - third and subse- quent years 85.00 " " Call Men 1.00 " hour Respectfully submitted, E. "J" Underwood, F. A. Alexander, Fire Committee. Which recommendation was duly adopted by the Board. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding S attention, on mit • tie e meeting was adjourned. ' • ' y Clerk. 214 Redlands, California, December 1st , 19154 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present and President Cortner in the chart. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 17th, 1915 were read and approved. Oral Petitions J. A. Whitesides appeared before the Board with a request for permission to locate his shoe shine stand on east Citrus avenue near the Bachelor Lunch stand. Referred to the Building Inspector and House Committee, with power to act . A representative of the Colored Quartette of the Tuskegee Institute, of Tuske- gee, Alabama, made request of the Board Dor permission to use the Amphitheatre on January 1st , 1916, at 2 :30 o'clock, p. m. , for their concert. On motion of Trustee Alexander, seconded by Trustee Black, the request was granted. W. L. Frost , local agent of the Southern California Edison Company,. was be- fore the Board relative to the request of said Company, made at former meeting of this Board, for permission to attach their secondary wires to the City water mains. After a thorough discussion of the matter, the request was granted with the express stipulation that should it hereafter develop that the wires were injurious to the mains , the said Edison Company would detach same and the City. Attorney was directed to draw up an; agreement or contract accordingly. Communications A communication from the Automobile Club of Southern California, for permission to place signs along the streets of the City was read and ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the rbquest was granted, the work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Petitions The petition of Tara & Harris , for permission to erect an additional section to their sign at their place of business in the Hubbard Block, was presented and ordered filed, and referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer with power to act . The petition of R. D. Millholland, for the closing of the: southerly portion of Marian avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The Attorney and Engineer were di- rected to prepare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting of d I this Board. The application of F. H. King, Assignee of the Chesnut Drug Company,. for a Druggist 's permit under Ordinance' No. 480, waspresented and ordered filed, and .1 on motion the permit was granted. Reports The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder, for the month of Novem- ber, 1915, were presented and ordered filed. 215 The request of E. L. Parmelee for permit to erect a temporary office building at the southeast .corner of Citrus avenue and Fifth street , heretofore referred to the Engineer, Building Inspector and House Committee, was denied, in accordance with the recommendations of said Committee. The petition of E. J. Eckstine, 20 east Pearl avenue, for permission to erect a sign "Fairview Apartments" near the corner of Orange street and east Pearl avenue, heretofore referred to the Engineer and Street Committee, was granted, under the supervision of the City Engineer. Attorney Leonard reported that he saw no legal obstacle to the City 's fur- nishing water to the Crown Jewell Packing House, outside the City, as per request of C. S. Lombard, et al, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was granted and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for carrying out this order. Miscellaneous The matter of a Municipal Christmas Tree coming up for discussion, the Board decided to foster the proposition, and tendered the use of the Amphitheatre and Park for that purpose, and directed the City Forester to aid in the project all he could. Water Superintendent, Hinckley, was authorized to exchange the motorcycle now in use by that Department for a better machine, and a sum not to exceed $100 .00 was appropriated for that purpose. He was also authorized to sell the old pumping machin- ery not installed in Reservoir Canyon for the minimum sum of $260.00. Geo. P. Cortner, President, tendered his resignation as a member of this Board, in words and figures following, to wit :- December 1, 1916. Honorable Board of Trustees, City of Redlands, Redlands, Cal. Gentlemen:- 1 hereby tender my resignation as City Trustee, said resignation to take es- feet January 5th, 1916. Yours very truly, Geo. P. Cortner. • On motion of Trustee Alexander, seconded by Trustee Underwood, the resignation was accepted to take effect on the date therein set forth. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. 1 /�( : . S City Clerk 216 Redlands , California, December 15th, 1915, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board ,of Trustees. All members present and President Cortner presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 1st, .1915, were read, cor- rected and approved. Oral Petitions C. D. Fowler, representing the Christian Sciense Church, was present and addressed the Board relative to the request of the Chamber of Commerce for an Ordinance prohibiting the stringing of banners across the public streets. Mr. Fowler suggested that a limited use of the streets for such a purpose was desir- able while such a general use as now prevails is very undesirable. There being an ordinance now covering the subject , the Chief of Police was instructed to is- sue no permit for banners of a commercial advertising nature, and to limit the time for any banner to remain across the street to three (3 ) days. A. S. Fox, representing the I. 0. 0. F. of the City made request for a permit to place an oil tank in the alley at the rear of their building on west State. On motion the request was granted, installation to be made under the supervision of the City Engineer and Superintendent of Streets. Communications A communication from the Chamber of Commerce, asking that an Ordi- nance prohibiting the placing of advertising signs or banners across the City streets be passed, was read and ordered filed, there being an Ordinance now in effect covering the subject . A communication from W. B. Hadley, Secretary of the Tree Commission, requesting the Board to name the President of the Board as a member of the Tree Commission, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Geo. P. Cortner, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of G. .F. Dewey .( 545) to remove a pepper tree from in front of 31? Alvarado street was granted in accordance with the recommendations of the Tree Commission. The petition of Mrs . Grace Wyatt , et al. , ( 3664) for street lights on ' Chestnut avenue, between pacific and Monterey streets, was presented, filed, and referred to the Light Committee. Trustee Tripp brounght to the attention of the Board the request of certain residents of Crescent avenue, west of Allesandro Road, for street lights. The Light Committee was directed to investigate andreport at next meeting: The petition of R. D. Millholland, for the closing of a portion of Marian avenue, filed at the last meeting of this Board, coming up for hearing and the Board being fully advised adopted Resolution of Intention Ho. 317r in words and figures as follows :- 217 "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, California, that it is the intention of said Board to order the following work to be done, to wit:- First : The closing of all that portion of Marian avenue in said City beginning at the intersection of said Marian avenue with the northerly line of Daisy avenue; ' thence northerly along said Marian avenue to its intersec- tion with the northerly line of Block XVIII of Craft 's Map of Redlands- Heights, produced across said Marian avenue. That the exterior boundaries of the district hereby established and the exterior boundaries of the dis- trict of lands hereby declared to be affected and bene- fited by said work and improvement, and to be assessed to pay the damages , costs and expenses thereof are de- ' scribed as follows , to wit :- The exterior boundaries of Blocks XVIII, XIX, XXII and XXIV, all of Craft 's- Map of Redlands Height in said City of Redlands , California. " Reports The City Engineer and Street Committee requested more time for malting report relative to petition of Tara & Harris for am additional section to the electrical sign, at their place of business on Orange street . Time for making report extended till next meeting. The House Committee requested ant extension of time for making report on the application of J. A. Whitesides for a shoe-shining stand on east Citrus avenue. Request of the Committee was granted. The report of the City Physician for the months of September, October and November, 1915, was presented and ordered filed. Attorney Leonard presented, in duplicate, blank agreement between the City and the Crown Jewell Packing House, for furnishing water by the City to the said Packing House, as per request of C . S. Lombard, et al. Also agreement between the City and the Southern California Edison Company relative to attaching ground wires of the said Company to the City 's water mains. On motion the President and Clerk of this Board were directed to ,execute said agreements for and on behalf of the City. Secretary Hadley of the Tree Commission' presented, in duplicate, "Five Year Planting List " for the streetOof the City, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the said list was approved by the Board and adopted as the official plans for tree planting in this City. One Copy each to be filed in the City Clerk's office and with the City Forester. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Park Committee, unanimously approved et by the Board, the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for the purchase of the Davis Truesdell lot on Grant street adjoining the Park, on the north, for the sum of $2500.00 ; payable - $250.00 cash; $1250.00 in two ( 2 ) years; and $1000.00 in three ( 3 ) years, with interest at five per cent ( 5%) on all deferred payments. The Presi- dent and Clerk of this Board were directed to execute said papers for and on behalf of the City. The need of a bell, or signal, at the Santa Fe crossing on Colton avenue was discussed at some length; being outside the City no action was taken, except to re- quest Mr. Hinckley, of the County Highway Commission, to take up the matter with 218 the proper parties. Marshal Larmore suggested that the Hess Confectionery sign, on east State street , be removed because of the complaints of the residents of the upper floor in the sane building. Referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee. Marshal Larmore requested permission to purchase an Automobile Directory of the City, and to place one extra man on the police force. On recommenda- ' tion of the Police Committee, the requests were granted. Trustee Tripp presented the request of M. M. Phinney for City water to be used at his residence on wast San' Bernardino avenue, outside the City limits . The policy of the Board, heretofore adopted, being to supply no water outside the City for such purposes , the request was denied. On motion the City Attorney was directed to prepare a contract, or agreement, for the City with A. Ball, the Band Director, for one ( 1 ) year, at eighty ( 480 ) Dollars per month. The term of office of W. A. Nichols , as a member Of the Library Board of Trustees, expiring on December 31st, 1915, President Cortner appointed Mr. Nichols to succeed himself, and on motion, said appointment was approved for the term ending December 31st , 1918. Being desirious of better advertising the City to the auto tourists, and recognizing Sunset Drive as a good means through which this may be done, the following resolution was adopted:-• "Whereas , it appears to the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands that a great mahy of the tourists visiting smiley Heights enter the Heights at the east entrance and pass out at the west entrance, and leave the City without passing over Sun- set Drive and without any extended trip around our City; and "Whereas, we believe that if Smiley Heights could be en- tered from the west by auto parties, it would' greatly encourage a more extended trip around our City by tourists as well as a trip over Sunset Drive. "Therefore Be It Resolved; that this Board present to Mr. Daniel Smiley its views upon the matter, and earnestly request him to grant permission to enter Smiley Heights at its west en- trance by automobile parties. "Be It Further Resolved, that Mr. Geo. S . Hinckley be, and he is hereby delegated to represent this Board hn presenting such request to Mr. Smiley. " Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. it ' • ' ' C y Clerk. P 000 mono 0000 1110I0 219 Redlands, California, January 5th, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present with President Cortner in the chair. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were temporarily suspended. • President Cortner called the Board to order and stated that the time had come for him to vacate the chair as per his resignation heretofore filed with and accepted by the Board. Trustee Tripp suggested that the Board could get along all right with four members and moved that Trustee Black act as President of the Board, no second to the motion. Trustee Tripp further stated that he had no obfection to any of the parties mentioned as successors to President Cortner, and would support the one proposed by Trustee3Alexander and Black, though he felt that the saving of $100.00 to the city by operating with but four members was worthyof due consideration. President Cortner stated that as he had been elected for a term of four (4 ) years and had served but a part of the term he felt it his duty to request the appointment of a successor,. and also felt that it was very desirable to have a full board. He then vacated, and cal- led Trustee Tripp to , the chair. Trustee Alexander nominated A. E. Brock for Trustee to succeed Trustee Cortner, resigned. Trustee Black seconded the nomination. Trustee Underwood moved that nominationed be closed. The question being put Mr. Brock was elected without a dissenting vote. Mr. Brock being present he was immediately sworn in by Clerk Hook. Acting Predisent Tripp called for nominations for President of the Board, and Trustee Black nominated Trustee Brock, seconded by Trustee Alexander. Trustee Underwood moving that nominations be closed. The question was put and Trustee B rock was chosen without a dissenting vote. Acting President Tripp surrendered the chair to President elect Brock, who is. a few well chosen works thanked the Board for the honor and pledged -his best efforts to the work, Mr. Cortner, from the floor, expressed his thanks to the members who had served with him, for their hearty co-operation in minicipal affairs, and stated he was retiring with the highest personal regard for each and all. Trustee Tripp then offered- the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted -by tile Board:- Whereas, Mr. Geo. P. Cortner, former Mayor of the City of Redlands , has resigned as a member of this Board,. and Whereas, he has been an efficient and valued member of this Board, and Whereas, •we regret that he has resigned as such member, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that this Board publicly express to Mr. Cortner its appreciation of his faithful, earnest and conscien- tious services on behalf of our city . We recognize and appreciate his untiring efforts in all lines of Civic improvement , in all of which he has devoted himself with great activity and success. He has devoted much effort ,and added materially, towards making Redlands "The City Beautiful" . we regret to lose him as a member of our Board, and express our .earnest wish that he may be eminently successful in the new field of labor in which he is about to engage . Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Cortner. 220 Oral Petitions A. Leipsic, representing the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, was pefore the Board with a request for a contribution of $300.00 to aid in making a suitable exhibit at the Annual Orange Show to be held in San Bernardino from February 17th to 25th, 1916. The Board being in full accord with the proposi4 , tion and believing it will be money well spent from an advertising standpoint, on motion, of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Alexander, the sum of $300 .00 was appropriated from the General Fund for said purpose, and a warrant for said sum was directed to be drawn on the City Treasury. Mr. Chubb, of the Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants and Manufacturer's Association of this City, addressed the Board relative to the stringing of ban— ners across the streets, requesting the Board to rescind its action of a few weeks ago, and allow- no banner to be strung across the street . W. S. Hall also spoke along the same line. W. T. Bill addressed the Board and urged that the Board stand by its former order allowing banners ( other than Commercial adver— tising banners ) to be strung. Action in the matter was deferred till next meeting. W. W. Tara, of Tara and Harris, Cigar dealers, appeared in regard to the sign at their place of business on Orange street . Mr. Tara was advised that the sign would have to be electrically lighted or removed. The oral petitioners haviztg been heard President Brock called for the Minutes of the last regular meeting, which were read and approved. Communications A communication from J. S. Perry, Secretary of the California Purchasing Agents Association, was read. This City having no accredited purchaing agent the communication was ordered filed, andthe Clerk directed to so communicate to Mr. Perry. Petitions The petition of I. M. Hough,let al, for sidewalk on the south side of west Colton avenue, from Orange street to Sylveria street , was read and ordered filed. On motion duly seconded and carried the request was granted, and the Clerk di— rected to so notify the property owners affected. Reports On recommendation of the Street Committee the Hess sign, on east State street , ' was ordered removed, and the Marshal directed to so notify the proper parties. The Light Committee recommended thatrone light be installed on Chestnut avenue, between Pacific and Monterey streets, and on motion, said recommendation was approved. The Light Committee reported that there were no poles on West Crescent avenue, west of Allessandro Road, and recommended that no lights be ordered in— stalled at this time , which recommendation was approved by the Board. Reports of the City Clerk, Treaeirer, Recorder and Physician for the month of December, 1915, and of the Clerk for the quarter ending December 31st, 1915, were presented and ordered filed. wow 221 On recommendation of the House Committee the petition of J. A . Whitesides for permit for shoe-shine stand on east Citrus avenue, was denied. On recommendation of G. S. Hinckley, Superintendent. or the Water Department , the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant in favor of Layne-Bowler Corporation for $700.00 on Contract for Texas Street pumps , and charge same to the Principal Fund of the Municipal Water Bonds. The Clerk reported the signing by all parties to the Contracts between tts City and the following parties:- Davis Truesdell for purchase of lot on Grant street ; Crown Jewell Groves Packing House, for water; and Southern California Edison Company for attaching ground wires to City water mains. ' Miscellaneous M. E. Armstrong, City Sealer of Weights and Measures, requested the Board for the necessary equipment to properly and efficiently conduct the tests required to be made by his office. Referred to House Committee with power to act . On motion, duly seconded and carried, President Brock was appointed a member of the Tree Commission, this City,, and the Water Conservation Association, Riverside, vice Geo. P. Cortner, resigned. Bills and salaries iWe"r'e :ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, IIthe meeting was adjourned. ire., /�r • • c City Clerk. 0000000000000------- Redlands, California, January 19th, 1916, 2 :00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present, except Trustee Alexander, with president Brock presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting held on January 5th, 1916, were read and approved. Oral Petitions F. A. Morgan was present and addressed the Board in protest of the granting of the petition of Hough, et als , for sidewalk on the south side of Colton avenue between Orange and Sylveria streets . He stated that it would be an exceedingly heavy burden for the property owners at this time. He presented a. protest signed by himself and others, which was read, referred to the Street Committee and Engineer, and ordered filed. After some discussion the Board decided to defer action till the regular meeting of February 16th, 1916, at which time all parties interested 222 will be heard. Communication A communication from J.. S. Perry, Secretary California Purchasing Agents ! Association, was read and ordered filed. Petitions ' The petition of H. R. Hopgood, et als , (3567) for grade, curb and gutter on Oh Ohio street , between Western and Brockton avenues, was presented., referred to the Street Committee and Engineer and ordered filed. The petition of D. W. Willard, et als, (3568 ) for street light on Fountain avenue, at the head of Knoll Road,. was presented and referred to the Light Committee. The petition of H. Sheppard, 722 Chestnut avenue, (3568 ) that the sidewalk space on Chestnut avenue, between San Jacinto and San Mateo streets , be graded, was presented, ordered filed, and referred to the Street Committee and City. Engineer with power to act. Reports The report of the House Committee, relative to the purchasing of equip- ment for the City sealer of Weights and Measures, was deferred fill a later date. The matter of allowing banners to be strung across the streets, deferred from last meeting, was duscuesed at some length, the matter being left as at present, in the hands of the City Marshal. The Clerk ..was directed to request the Edison Company to connect no street signs without the party desiring the connection has obtained the necessary permit from the 'Board of Trustees . Resolutions U On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was \pted:- The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do resolve as follows:- "1st . That all that portion of Marian avenue in the City of Redlands, California, from the present driveway of H. W. Louthan and R. D. Millholland, south to its termination, be and the same is hereby closed as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 317 heretofore adopted by said Board. 2nd. That said work is for the closing of said avenue as above described, and that it appears to said Board that there are no costs, damages or expenses arising out of said work, and that no commissioners are necessary to assess the costs, damages or expen- ses and that therefore no commissioners are appointed to assess the benefits or damages of said work or to have supervision thereof." Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Light Committee 'the Board of Trustees accepted the new type of arc lamp placed at Seventh andState streets, andthe Clerk was directed to notify the Southern California Edison Company of such acceptance, and request the installation of said type of lamp at all points where carbon 1UOID 223 arcs are now located. The change to be made without cost to the City and the main- tenance' to ain-tenance' to be the same as the old type, viz; $4.50 per month. Engineer Hinckley was authorized to exchange the two old typewriting machines in his office for a new machine, at the best figure possible. Engineer Hinckley requested permission to have the eucalyptus trees on east Highland avenue, between Reservoir and Somers streets, removed and stated that there Were parties who desired to do the work for the wood, without cost or liability to the City. His request was granted. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the Treasurer was directed to transfer from the Municipal Water Department of the General Fund to tie -Interest and Sinking Fund of the Water Bonds , the sum of $15,000.00. President Brock presented the complaint of William Love relative to a telephone pole and guy wire at Colton avenue and Texas street . Referred to the Engineer with power to act . • President Brock reported his attendance upon the last meeting of the Water Conservation Association, of Riverside, California, and recommended that the City continue its work with the Association. On motion of Trustee Underwood, seconded by Trustee Tripp, the sum of $300.00 was appropriated from the General Fund to assist the Association in its work of distribution of storm waters in the Santa Ana Wash. On recommendation of the Police Committee the Salary of Officer Walter Thomas was fixed at $100 .00 per month from January 1st , 1916. The matter of the City 's building a bulkhead at the Mill Creek intake to further protect this City from danger of storm waters in Mill Creek was brought up by Trustee Underwood and discussed at some length by the Board. It was determined by the Board to make a personal inspection of conditions prevailing and take the matter up at a future date. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. AOOP City Clerk. 00000 000 00000 Redlands , California, California, February 2nd, 1916, 2 :00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present with President Brock in the Chair. The minutes of the regular meeting• of January 19th, 1916, were read and approved. Harry Cook and Fred Arth, owners of property along the Santa Ana River, this City, were before the Board relative to the damage to their properties by the recent floods . They urged the Trustees to use their influence to have the County in re- 224 building the Santa Ana bridge, at Orange street , to build with the idea of pro- tecting the property along the south bank of the river, throwing the water towards the center of the river bed. The matter was discussed very thoroughly by the Board, the City Engineer, and Isaac Ford, a Civil Engineer, now superintending some temporary work for Mr. Cook. President Brock appointed Trustees Tripp and Alexander to represent the Board at the meeting of the County Supervisors next Monday, and suggested that as many of the property owners along the River as possible be in attendance at that meeting. W. L. Frost , of the Southern California Edison Company, addressed the Board as to the great menace to life caused by the breaking of telephone and electric wires during the stormy season by the street trees, and urged that his Company be permitted to trim the trees to a maximum height of thirty (30 ) feet . Referred to Park and Ordinance Committees . Communications A communication from the Merchants and Manufacturer ' s Association, rela- tive to the advisability of having a City Manager for Redlands, was read and ordered filed. Hon. Lyman M. King was present and addressed the Board along "City Manager" lines. The Board being in full sympathy with the move, on motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Black, the Park Department..was placed under the supervision of Engineer Hinckley, as recommended by the Committee appointed by the Merch. nts and Manufacturer's Association . Mr. Hinckley to assume control from and after this date. Petitions The petition of the Redlands Lodge of Elks No. 583, for permit to place a crude oil tank under the alley in the reat of thief- building on west state street , was presented and ordered filed. On motion the request was granted, under the supervision of the City Engineer. Reports The House Committee reported that it would cost about $100.00 to purchase the necessary equipment for the City Sealer of Weights and Measures. The matter was left with the House Committee, with power to act . The City Engineer requested, and was granted, till next meeting for reporting on the petition of Hopgood, et al, for curb, gutter and grading on Ohio street . ' There being no street lighting circuit on Fountain avenue the Light Comm- ittee recommended that the petition of Willard, et al, for one( 1) light at the head of Knoll Road, be tabled, which recommendation was duly adopted by the Board. Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, and Recorder for the month of January, 1916,. were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous The City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for doing the local and legal advertising for the City for one year beginning March, 1916; for publishing the Delinquent Tax List for the fiscal year 1915-16; and for furnishing the sup- worn 225 plies and doing the job printing for the said year beginning March, 1916. Trustee Underwood presented the request of the Band Manager for new music and cymbals to the amount of about $100.00. The request was granted with the recommendation that the purchase extend over a period of four or more months. Trustee Tripp presented the complaint of Mrs. Rowley, Brookside avenue, .11 as to the threatened damage to her grove by the Stown Water Ditch; also the com- plaint of Mrs . Ward, west Olive avenue, as to trees and shrubbery in the park alongside of her property. Both matters were referred to the City Engineer with power to act . IITrustee Tripp stated the complaint of John Pears as to the water from Brockton avenue west of Texas street, flooding his grove. Discussed at some length, but no action taken. The matter of possible damage from pipes in the Mill Creek Zanja catching rubbish, etc. , during the high water season was discussed. Engineer Hinckley stating there was no danger as the pipes would not hold against pressure enough to clog up the ditch. Mr. Hinckley stated, however, that he would make a thorough inspection. of these conditions. Trustee Tripp again presented the request of M. M. Phinney for City water for use outside the City limits. The. Board being unanimously in favor of its policy heretofore adopted, the request was again denied. The City Attorney was directed to communicate with Mr. Phinney and suggest to him that he petition for illand extention of the City limits so as to include his property in the City and thus secure City water. Engineer Hinckley was directed to proceed with the paving of Reservoir street whenever he considered the conditions right. Trustee Underwood presented the request of the United Churches Committee for use of the Amphitheatre and Municipal Band in a Lincoln Birthday Concert, on Sunday, February 13th, 1916. The request was unanimously denied, and the use of the Amphitheatre tendered them after the close of the regular Sunday Band Concert . The Board dtscussedq at some length, the condition of the alley from Fourth street to Third street, betwees Citrus and State, and the Clerk was directed to notify the property holders along said alley that the matter of paving same II would come up for hearing at the next regular meeting. The Clerk was directed to credit the City Tax Collector with the sum of $13.00, the amount of taxes assessed to A. Hancock, Mr. Hancock having filed his claim for exemption under the Soldier's Exemption Law after the assessment rolls had been turned over to the Tax Collector. II Bills. and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. city Clerk. 226 Redlands, California, February 16th, 1916, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , President Brock in the chair. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 2nd, 1916 were read and approved. ' Oral Petitions C. M. Griffith, of west Crescent Avenue, was before the Board with a request for street light on Crescent avenue west of Pacific street . He presented a com- munication from the Edison Company stating the conditions under which they would install a line on said avenue, there being no lighting circuit there at present. It was suggested that an ornamental lighting system would be very desirable in this locality. Hon. Lyman M. King suggested that Knoll Road be included . The City Attorney and Engineer were directed to prepare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting, said district to include Crescent avenue, from Knoll Road to .Crown St .., and Knoll Road from Crescent to Fountain avenues. Protests The hearing of the protest of F. A . Morgan, et al, against the granting of the petition of I. M. Hough, et al, for sidewalk on the south side of Colton avenue, from Orange to Sylveria streets , was next discussed. Mr. Morgan op- posing and Menard and Hough favoring the construction of said walk. on motion duly seconded and carried, the petition was granted, andthe Clerk directed to notify all property owners affected to have the work completed within sixty days. Mrs. Margaret J. MUnzig appeared before the Board in protest of her 1915 tax assessment on her property at the southeast corner of Sixth street and Central avenue, and requested the Board to grant her a refund . Referred to Trustees Tripp and Underwoo , and Clerk Hook, with power to act . The matter of paving the alley from Fourth to Third streets, between 1 State street and Citrus avenue coming up for hearing, the Clerk read a pro- • test against said proposed improvement signed by property droners representing a majority of the frontage on said alley. G. S . Biggin, representing the B. P. 0.. E, owner of 160 feet frontage , was present and stated that the Elks were willing to abide by the decision of the Majority of the frontage, exclusive ' of their own. This frontage being opposed to the improvement , on motion, it was ordered that no further steps be taken at this time . Subdivisions A map of "Orange Hills Tract " a subdivision outside of the Clty, but within three miles of the City limits, was submitted to the Board as required by Section 756, Acts of 1915. On the written recommendation of the City Engineer , to whom Said map had heretofore been presented, the Board approved same and recommended its approval by the County Board of Supervisors. ' UOID 227 Communications A communication from the Los Angeles Directory Company, and the National Security League were presented and ordered filed. A communication from S. R. Hotchkiss, Secretary of the Horticultural and Improvement Society, submitting two resolutions adopted by said society at its meet- ing of February 3rd, 1916, was read and ordered filed. Resignations The resignations of Walter B. Hadley and Mrs . Mabel S. Lyon, as members of the Tree Commission, were presented and ordered filed, action on same being deferred until next meeting. Petitions The petition of H. H. Ford, et al, (3571 ) for the acceptance of Ford street , from Elizabeth street to Garden Court , was presented and ordered filed. On the recommendation of the Street Superintendent the petition was granted. Ordinances An Ordinance No. 593 , "Establishing and Fixing Municipal Election Precincts" was introducted and laid over under the rules. On recommendation of the Ordinance and Park Committees the oral request of the Edison Company for permission to trim street trees was denied. B1d8 This being the time fixed for the opening of bids for publishing the Delin- quent Tax List for the year 1916;: local and legal advertising and job printing for the coming year, beginning March 1st , 1916, the following bids were received:- The Redlands Daily Facts - For printing Delinquent Tax List - First insertion 65 cents per inch " " - second " 45 " " " " " - Third " 35 " It " For doing the local advertising - 8 cents per line each insertion it it " " " — 10 cents per line on special page It " " " " - 25 cents per line under "Local Notes" • For doing the legal advertising - First insertion 65 cents per inch • " " - Second " 45 " II 11 " " " " n - Third " 35 " " it " " " " It - Fourth " 25 " " " li - Subsequent " 25 11 11" This being the only bid received for the above service, the First, Second and Third items of the Notice Calling for Bids, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the Contract was awarded to the Redlands Daily Facts . 228 On the Fourth item of the notice above referred to, for furnishing sup- plies and doing the job printing for one ( 1 ) year beginning March 1st , 1916, the following bids were received as per schedule submitted by the City Clerk's office. Citrograph Publishing Company $412.25 H. L. Rice and Son 410.25 Redlands Daily Facts 409.00 The Redlands Review Company 405.50 The bid of the Redlands Review Company being the lowest , on motion duly seconded and carried, the contract was awarded to said Redlands Review Company at the price named for each of the various items in the schedule, and all other bids on this item of the Notice Calling for Bids were rejected. • Miscellaneous Raymond Untereiner, representing the Senior Class othe Redlands High School, presented the request of the class for the use of the Amphitheatre for their annual class play to be given soon. As an admission fee would be charged the request was denied, the Trustees deeming it unwise to grant the use of public property for occasions where a gate fee is charged. On the recommendations of the Fire Committee the Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for .an Electric Tower Bell Striker and Signal Wheel Repeat- ing Box. Bids to be opened at the meeting of March 15th, 1916 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. Aor I I S City Clerk - - - 000000000000000 - - - Redlands, California, March 1st , 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All present and President Brock in the Chair, also present , the City Attorney, Clerk and Engineer. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 16th, 1916 were read and approved. Attorney Pratt , representing certain property owners along west Crescent avenue, being present the matter of forming an ornamental lighting district for the installation of ornamental lights on Crescent avenue from Knoll Road to Crown street was discussed. Mr. Pratt stated the names "of several of the owners of property along the said avenue who were opposed to the proposed imp- rovement . The Board being satisfied that a majority of the property frontage 1VOID 229 on Said avenue was opposed to the proposed improvement , it was decided to take no further steps in the matter. On motion the request of Mn C. M. Griffith, made at a previous meeting:of this Board, for incandescent lights on said avenue, was granted. Installation to be according to the plans of theCity Engineer. II The question of ornamental lights on Knoll Road, from Crescent avenue to Fountain avenue, was referred to Lyman M. King for signatures of property owners. A . W. Pry, of 201 Eureka street , made oral request for street lights on Clark street from Cajon street west . Referred to the Light Committee. II Communications A communication from the Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company, of San Fran- cisco,. for specifications on certain fire equipment, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk directed to give the desired imformation. A communication from the State Compensation Insurance Fund Manager, relative to the acceptance, by the City , of certain provisions of the "Workmen's Compensation AcT" , was presented to the Board and ordered filed. Upon the advise of the City Attorney the Board decided to not sign an: acceptance of the said provision. A communication from the Southwestern Home Telephone Company, reporting its gross receipts for the year 1915, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Joseph H. Smith, protesting against the tax Assessment on his ranch property at the southwest corner of Alvarado street and Fern avenue, I and asking Some relief from the taxes paid on same this year, was presented to the Board, read and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of Joseph H. Smith ( 546 ) to remove a row of trees along his property on Texas street , north of Pioneer avenue was presented and referred to the Tree Commission. Ordinances Ordinance No. 593 "Establishing Municipal Election Precincts, " introduced at the meeting of February 16th, 1916, was passed by the following vote:- Ayes : Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Brock. Noes : None. II Reports IReports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous Trustee Black presented the complaint of Mrs Ward, relative to certain trees I and shrubs in the park alongside her property on west Olive avenue. Referred to Superintendent and Park Committees,,with power to act . On motion of trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Underwood, the Presiders and Clerk of this Board were directed to execute in the name of the City an Agree- ment , dated February 24, 1916, between the West Redlands Water Company andthis City, relative to Water rights andthe pumping of water in Reservoir Canyon. 230 The request of residents on Webster street , between Colton and Sun avenues, for a street light in said block, was referred to the City Engineer. The request of Band Director Ball for additional electrical equipment for the band stand, was referred to the Superintendent and Park Committee. The following resolution was adopted:- "Resolved that the County Clerk be and he is hereby requested to furnish this Board fifty ( 50 ) copies of the registration of this City as soon as practicable after the present registration period closes. " Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk. 4 t - - - 000000000 - - - Redlands, California, March 15th, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members of the Board, together with the City ,Attorney, Clerk and. Engineer, present . The minutes of the regular meeting of March 1st , 1916 were read, cor- rected and approved. Oral petitions A. J. Wilson requested the Board for a permit to build an addition to his oil filling station at Third street and Citrus avenue. Being located in the =' fire limits and the proposed addition not meeting the .requirements , the matter was referred to the Building Committee and Inspector with power to act. ftx M. P. Chubb, J. J. Suess, and, A. Leipsic, reptesenting the Merchants and Manufacturers ,' Association, appeared before the Board with a request that the Motor Bus Ordinance be so amended as to allow the Yucaipa and Highland buses to carry more than tWo persons in excess of the rated seating capacity. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Police and Ordinance Committees , and City Attorney, for report at next meeting . Hog. L. M. King was before the Board relative to the matter of an Ornamental Light District for Knoll Road, stating that the property owners ' did not desire such an improvement at this time, but would very much appreciate a few lights on Fountain avenue from Cajon street to Knoll Road. Referred to the Light Committee for investigation andreport. The following communications were read and ordered filed:- State Railroad Commission relative to the hearing of Application • IUQI231 of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company for authority to refund or renew out— standing notes. City of San Jose, California, extending an invitation to attend the annual "Round Up" or Rodeo in said City -on July 1st to 3rd, 1916. Water Conservation Association, Riverside, California, acknowledging receipt of this City 's Warrant for $300 to aid in thework of spreading water in the Santa Ana a ash. Arthur M. Loomis , Certified Public Accountant of Los Angeles , relative to auditing the City accounts and making a financial report . Los Angeles Directory Company, relative to advertising in the 1916 Los Angeles Directory. Redlands Heights Water Company, giving notice of its Annual Meeting to be held on March 210t , 1916. A communication from Laurence• L. Moore, protesting against the dumping of rub— bish along the Reservoir Canyon Road, east of the City pumping plant , was read and ordered filed. The City Engineer was directed to place signs forbidding such practice. A communication from E. C. Campbell, Long Beach, California, protesting against the payment of a delinquency penalty on his City taxes , claiming that he sent his check on the day after the delinquent period, was read and ordered filed. The Board being advised that Mr. Campbell was accorded the same treatment as otters by the Tax Collector, his request for a refund of the penalty paid was denied. A communication from Mary L. and M. J. Meeker, San Bernardino, owners of property on Ohio street , this City, endorsing the movement for curb and gutters on said street , between Brockton and Western avenues, was read and ordered filed. On motion the peition (3567 ) of H. R. Hopgood, et al, filed at a former meeting of this Board, was granted, andthe Clerk was directedto notify property owners accord— ingly, allowing 60 days for completion of said improvement . Attorney Goodsell, representing the County, addressed the Board relative to the need of an Ordinance providing a penalty for injury of damage to automatic sig— nals on gates at street 'Crossings, and offered for introduction Proposed Ordinance No. 594, which was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under tte rules. Resolutions Trustee Alexander offered and moved the adoption of a resolution calling a General Municipal Election to be held on Monday April 10th, 1916, andthe same was unanimously adopted. Reports City Engineer and Light Committee recommended that the request of residents on Webster street , between Colton avenue and Sun avenue, for a street light be denied, and it was so ordered. On recommendation of the Light Committee the Board ordered six ( 6 ) lights in— stallednon Clark street , between Cajon street and Michigan street , according to plans o, the City Engineer. 232 Bids This being the date for opening of bids for certain fire alarm .equip- ment , the following bids were opened:- The Gamewell lire Alarm Telegraph Company - 1 Automatic Tower Bell Striker - Complete 375.00 ' 1 Manual Noninterferring Telephone Fire Alarm Repeater Box, equipped with 36 character wheels 175.00 Separate character wheels , each 2.50 On recommendation of the Fire Committee the bid of said Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Company was accepted, andthe contract for said apparatus awarded to said Company. On recommendation of the City Marshal, the Clerk was directedto draw a Warrant on the General Fund , for the sum of 42.00, in favor of Mrs. F. A. Smith, in refund of amount paid for Dog License, year 1915, the dog having been killed by the Marshal on account of rabies a short time after the license was issued. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. ei There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on a motion the meeting was adjourned. Clerk 00000000000 4 dr- Redlands, California, April 5th, 1916, =5 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present, together with the Clerk, Engineer , and Attorney, a Brock Presiding. t The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. . r Communications A communication from Prof. W. L. Morrison, thanking the Board for his appointment as an Inspector for the City election April 10th,, 1916, was read and ordered filed. A communication from Manuel Joseph,tendering his. resignation from the Police Force, was read, accepted and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of Joseph H. Smith ( 546 ) for the removal of trees on Texas street , north of Pioneer avenue, filed at a former meeting of this Board, was granted. 1110ID 23 The petition of J. W. Turner, 35 Grant street , for the removal of one pepper tree from in front of said place, filed at a former meeting, was denied. The petition of E. G. Pratt , et al. , for the city to install and pay for a telephone in the office of ths City Recorder McIver , was presented, denied and order- ed filed. The petition of J. C . McKeigan, et al. , for one ( 1) street light on Seventh street , between High andStuart avenues, was presented and referred to the Light Committee.. Petition No. 3336 of W. C. warner, et al.., for street lights on Prospect Drive, was again presented to the Board. On recommendation of the Light Committee the Board suggested that ornamental posts be placed on said street by the property owners and the City would light and maintain them. The Clerk was directed to so inform Mr. Warner. Applications The application of H. L. Crain, for a position on the Police Force, was pre- sented and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Marshal, and the Police Committee, said Crain was duly appointed, service to date from March 23rd, 1916. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 594, "Relating to the Injuring of Signals at Railroad Crossings, " introduced at the last regulat meeting, coming up for final reading, on motion of Trustee Tripp,. seconded by Trustee Black, said proposed Ordinance was amended by striking out all of proposed • Section 2, and as amended Sections •3 and 4 of the proposed Ordinance becoming Sections 2 and .3 , respectively, the Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:- Ayes: Trustees Black, Tripp, Underwood, Alexander and Brock. Noes: None. Proposed Ordinance No. 595, "Repealing Sections 2 and 3 of Ordinance No. 592, " was introduced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the rules . Reports The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer andRecorder ftr the month of March, 1916, were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the House Committee it was ordered that a charge of $2.00 per evening be made for the use of the Auditorium to defray expense of lights and janitor. Attorney Leonard was directed to 'represent the City in the Court proceedings in- stituted by Frederick Haigh to quiet title to the alley between Orange and Fifth streets running north from Central avenue. On motion the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant on the General Fund for the sum of $104.50 in favor of Smith, Millholland and Palmer, for premiums on insurance Policies Nos 51433 and 51434 covering pump houses , etc. , on Reservoir street . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business ,demanding the attention of the Board the meeting was adjourned to April 12th, 1916, at 2:00 o 'clock, p.m- . I , I i / City c er: i (II ill Redlands , California, April 12th, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present: All members, except Trustee Alexander. IIThe Board proceeded to canvass tie returns of the Municipal Election held on the 10th day of April, 1916, which showed the following results:— Official City Election Returns Municipal Election Held April 10th, 1916. I --0000oo-- Candidates 0 H H 0 0 H S) Ht H a N N E am a) SiH S-1 t H Si H O 0 ) Si 'd Si "A O a a H t ?S i a) 0) a $, a) H fri0 H H H Pa) ga m a b Si CO3 lii P Si Fr � O S� H H Si g ,-I O N h0 '0) 0 H a) 7) 7) co a) ,14 0) ,4 4) w a3 , U x a) ,i Q ,� a a +) v p v ?� H O +3 Si Sa a) H 0 y 0 a 9 +' H a) H .d 0) 4) O td = Cl) -+ 54 g m H H O P.' S: Si ¢ 01 v Fw v v a cn z r� ni x z H w o w a gi 11 S+ • w'• o [7 5 Q Iv Cl) t , o Qh Siti o ch WSa - W H Si 0 fi0 O H dy • 1 140 53 75 129 192 5 199 98 125 224 2 181 87 105 155 248 241 164 119 2-2154 a 59 49 103 65 124 . 125 69 92 166 E 4 91 56 122 111 186 185 83 126 213 .c- ."- 5 -5 141 72 136 159 251 250 117 156 281 6 134 82 216 166 288 1 2 295 115 214 338 '" 7 107 94 137 139 2 218 212 104 142 246 8 121 34 91 124 183 1 167 1 89 105 198 9 124 84 121 141 212 217 .105 146 263 10 122 61 88 120 181 2 177 107 104 214 '. 11 62 19 62 64 100 95 40 74 114 12 122 50 121 150 215 213 .100 143 245 . Totals 1404 741 1377 1523 2 2398 5 1 2 1 2 2376 1191 1546 2796 J. J . Large, Por Treasurer, 1 vote. I Whereupon by motion, duly seconded and carried, the following Resolution was adopted: - wow ' 235 °Resolved - That the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, having canvassed the retruns 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, -and they are II hereby declared to be elected to the offices hereinafter designated, viz :- For members of tl.ie Board of TrlZstees, Full Term:- A. E. Carter, and Jesse Simpson. For Member of the Board • of Trustees , Unexpired Term:- A. E. Brock. For City Clerk - Clint . P. Hook. For City Treasurer - James 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 so 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 Seal of said City. " The following resolution was introduced by Trustee Tripp: - "Resolved that the City Treasurer 's Bond be reduced from 050,000 to 025,000. " Mr. Tripp then moved the adoption of said resolution which motion was seconded ' by Trustee Black and passed by the unanimous vote of the Board. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk. -----000000000000000 Redlands, California, April 19th, 1916, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present : Mayor Brock aid Trustees Tripp and Underwood, and the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. • This being the time for the new members of the Board to assume office, the Oaths of Office was duly administered by the Clerk to the recently elected Trustee' A. E. Brock: for the unexpired term, A. E. Carter and Jesse Simpson for full term, whereupon said members assumed their duties. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Underwood, Trustee Brock was unanimously chosen President of the Board. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 5th, and the adjourned,meeting cP 236 ( TOfIr AprilIlth, 1916 were read and approved. Oral Petitions Prof. W. L. Morrison addressed the Board relative to autos driven by parties under sixteen ( 16 ) years of age, and the excessive rate of speed that motorcycles are ridden ever our streets. The State law covering these points the City Marshal was directed .to enforce the law. H. A. Lockwood addressed the Board along the lines of "Civic Loyalty" urging particularly that the City help in building a road in the Santa Ana "wash" so the sand and gravel would be more accessible to the teamsters. , Referred to the Street Superintendent with power- to act: Mr. Coop, Secretary of the Dudley Motion Picture Company,requested the Board to grant a special permit for the erection of a building at the south- west corner of State and Seventh streets, the location being in the Fire Limits and the proposed building not complying with the buildhg restrictions in said limits. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Simpson,. the request was granted, under the supervision of the Building Inspector and Engineer. Communications Communication from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce calling attention of the Board to a meeting to be held in Los Angeles on April 20th, 1916', to dis- cuss plans for better control of flood waters, was presented and ordered filed, and Mayor Brock was selected to represent this City at the meeting. Communication from W. A. Jenkins complaining of disturbing noises, sup- posedly from some pump or engine, after the midnight hour, was read and ordered filed. Engineer Hinckley was directed to investigate and report at next meeting. Communication from the Southern California Edison Company, requesting that the order made at ' a former meeting of this Board for the installation of ► six (6 ) street lights on Clark street , from Cajon to Michigan streets ,. be cancelled, was read and ordered filed. Upon investigation it was found that the cost of running the line and installing the lights would be excessive as com- pared to the income derived, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the re- quest of 'the Lighting Company was granted. Petitions ' On recommendation of the Light Committee the petition of J. C. McKeigan for one ( 1 ) light on Seventh street , between High and Stuart avenues, was denied. Ordinances Ordinance No. 596, "Repealing Section two (2) of ordinance No. 592 Regulating Motor Buses, " introduced at the last regular meeting,was passed by the following vote:- • Ayes: Carter, Tripp, Underwood, Simpson and Brock. Noes: none. 1 VOID 2'37 Resolutions In the matter of Cement Sidewalk on the south side of Colton avenue, between Orange street and Sylveria street , the following resolution was passed:- "Resolved that the City Engineer of the City of Redlands Ibe and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board, as soon as practicable, plans and specifications for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the foloowing street , to wit :- 11 The construction of cement sidewalk upon the south side of Colton avenue from Orange street to Sylveria street, as contemplated by Proposed Resolution of Intention No. 318 to be hereafter adopted by this Board and now on file with the City Clerk of said City, together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work. " Pusuant to instructions the City Engineer did submit plans and specifications for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 318, whereupon the folaow- ing Resolution was adopted:- "Resolved, that the plans and specifications pre- pared by the City Engineer for the street work and improve- . ment contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention No. 318 be and the same are Hereby adopted and approved by this Board, and the estimate of said City En- gineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. " The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No. 318 , which provides for the street work and improvement and all matters andthings as set forth in said Resolution. Reports Report of the City Clerk for the quarter ending March 31st , 1916 was presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous Trustee Tripp moved that the salary of Engineer Hinckley be increased $50 per 111 month. Mr. Tripp called attention of the Board to the extra amount of work recently placed upon- gr. Hinckley; he now being practically City Manager with the duties of Engineer, Superintendent of Streets, Water and Parks. Trustee Underwood seconded the motion. After some discussion the motion was unanimously adopted, andthe salary of q Mr. Hinckley fixed at $350 per month from and after May 1st , 1916. II On motion of Trustee Carter, seconded by Trustee Tripp, the sum of $4.00 was appropriated for each Election Officer and $5.00 f ' each Polling Place for the City Election of April 10th, 1916, andthe Clerk was directed to draw Warrants on the General Fund accordingly. 28 On motion Engineer Hinckley was directed to proceed with the planting of roses along Sylvan Boulevard; and to purchase a boiler for use at Us oil heating plant to replace old boiler now considered dangerous. Upon request of Daniel Smiley the matter of changing the routes of travel through Smiley Heights from the easterly to the westerly entrance was deferred , till next season. The Bond of City Clerk Hook was presented, approved and ordered filed. Mayor Brock named the following standing Committees :- Auditing Trustees Tripp and Brock Building and Housing " Underwood and Carter Fire " Underwood and Simpson Health . Tripp and Carter Lighting n Carter and Underwood Ordinance a Simpson and Tripp Park " Carter and Underwood Police n Simpson and. Underwood Sewers and Water " Simpson and Tripp Streets Tripp and Simpson Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee.. There being no further business, demanding the attention of the Board,. on motion, the meeting was adjourned. '. . . City-Mirk ---- 00000000000 ---- Redlands, California,. May 3rd, 1916, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. present : All members of the Board, also the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 19th, 1916, were read and approved. Oral Petitions G . S . Turrill appeared before the Board and requested a special permit for the erection of a tent at the southwest corner of Citrus avenue and Fifth street forthe use of the Chautauqua during its stay in the City the week of May 8th to 14th, inclusive. The Board being in full accord with the movement , ' on motion duly seconded and carried, the request was granted. Petitions The petition of Robert Bedau, et al, for a street light -on Webster street , between Colton and Sun avenues, was presented and ordered filed. The Light Committee having heretofore considered a similar request , on their recommendation 1VOI0 239 this petition was denied. communications A communication from the Los Angeles Directory Company, relative to the City subscribing to the Los Angeles City Directory for the year 1916 was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Maryland Casualty Company, relative to the importance of the City carrying insurance on its steam boiler at the pumping plant , was read and referred to the Superintendent of the Water Department . A communication from Arthur M. Loomis and one from W. D. Hamman, Public Accoutants of Los Angeles, were presented and referred to theAuditing Committee. Resolutions In Re: Cement Sidewalk on the south side of Colton avenue, from Orange to Sylveria streets, on motion, duly seconded and carried, all proceedings under Reso- lution of Intention No. 318 were abandoned, and the following Resolution was passed: "Resolved that the City Engineer of the City of Red- lands be and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board, as soon as practicable, plans and specifi- cations for the following work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following street , to wit :- , The construction of cement sidewalk upon the south side of Colton avenue from Orange street to Sylvetia street, as contemplated by Proposed Resolution of Intention No. 319 to be hereafter adopted by this Board and now on file with the City Clerk of said City, together with a careful es- timate of the cost of said proposed work. " Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer did submit plans and specifications for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 34 whereupon the following Resolution was adopted: "Resolved, that the plans and specifications pre- pared by the City Engineer for the street work and im- provement contemplated to be done under proposed Resolu- tion of Intention No. 319 be and the same are hereby adopted and approved by this Board, and the estimate of of said City Engineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed. " The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No. 319, which provides for the street work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. Reports Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician for the month of April,. 1916, were presented and ordered filed. 240 Engineer Hinckley reported relative to the complaint. of W. A . Jenkins as to disturbing noises at night . Mr. Hinckley informed the Board that the noise was caused by the exhaust at the pre-cooling plant , and stated that , he had taken the matter up with the officials of said plant who promised to do everything possible to abate the noise. ' Bonds The bonds of City Treasurer Wheat ,• Marshal Larmore and Assistant Marshal Archer were presented, examined andhO.K'd by the City Attorney, approved by the Board and ordered filed. II Miscellaneous Trustee Brock presented the request of the Redlands Hospital for a permit to dispose of its garbage to another than the Garbage Contractor. Also the re- quest of Mrs. Andrew Ford for aid in repairing a porch damaged by a street tree falling upon it during the recent storm. After a full discussion, the Board being fully advised, both requestrcvere denied. On the recommendation of the Police Committee the Marshal was directed to procure four "Silent Policemen" similar to the ones now in use in this City, and have same installed at the Street intersections selected by the Police Committee. Engineer Hinckley presented the request of the C and B Drug Store for permission to place an electric sign at its place of businesscat. Orange and State streets. On motion the request was granted, subject to the approval of the I City Engineer. Trustee Carter presented the request of the,:Band Boys for cleaning and pressing their uniforms. Referred to the Park Committee with power to act . . Engineer Hinckley presented a list of streets to be oiled and scarified during the present season which was ordered filed. r 4 7-C-.-1L Upon the request of Band Director Ball the sum of $25.00 was appropriated *4)r tte use and benefit of Miss Georgiana Strauss for appearing in song on the day of May, 1916, at Seal Beach, California, in connectioh with the Redlands Municipal Band, in its tour of thebeach cities. The Clerk was directed to draw a warrant accordingly, payable out of the Band Appropriation of the General Fund. On recommendation of the Park Committee it was decided to sell the house on the lot tecently purchased from Mr. Truesdell on Grant street , adjoining tie I Amphitheatre on the north, and the Clerk was directed to advertise for sealed cash proposals for same, bids to be opened at the regular meeting May 17th, 1916. o On recommendation of the Light Committee one ( 1 ) street ligtt was ordered placed on Orange street at the north City Limits, as per plans of the City Engineer. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. II There being no further business demanding the attention of the board,, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. /e7/174-A- ---- p�V v/ , . City Clerk 1UOID Z44 Redlands , California, May 17th, 1916, 2 :00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer; Trustee Brock presiding. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 3rd, 1916, were read and approved. Communications A communication from the League of California Municipalities, relative to the City taking a membership in the "National Septic Process Protective League, " was read and ordered filed. A communication from the &California Ripe Olive Day Association, " was read and ordered filed. A communication from J. N. Wilson, President of the Covina City Council, ex- tending an invitation to the Board to participate in the ceremonies of the laying of the corner-stone for the Masonic Home for Children on May 20th, 1916, was read and ordered filed, and the Clerk directed to properly acknowledge receipt of same. A communication from Mrs. C. H. Hammond was read and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of Mary E. Norwood ( 548 ) to remove pepper trees from along the south line of her property on thenorth side of Clifton avenue , was denied on recom- mendations or the Street Superintendent . The petition of C. H. Stull, et al. , ( 3576 ) for a fire hydrant on Sun avenue at its intersection with the alley between Herald and Tribune streets, was presented and referred to the Street Superintendent for investigation and report . Reports Chairman Tripp of the Finance Committee reported relative to the communications of W. D. Hamman andA . M. Loomis, Public .Accountants ofLos Angeles, relative to an audit of the City 's books, and recommended that nothing be done at this time, which recommendation was approved by this Board. Bids Pursuant to order of this Board, and the advertisement , bids for the Park House on Grant street immediately north of the Amphitheatre, were next called for. The bid of 476.00, submitted by S. W. Nixon, being the only bid and being deemed a fair price was accepted and the building declared sold to said Nixon. On motion the ver- bal offer of Davis Truesdell of 410.00 for the barn on said lot was accepted. The purchasers of the buildings to remove same without expense to the City . Miscellaneous The Building Committee reported that the contract for the plumbing for the Public Comfort Station which is being built in the City Hall, has been awarded to Frank Butler at the price of $530.00 for the work complete. on motion, duly seconded and carried, the action of the Building Committee was ratified. Z42 -ti t On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Carter, the Clerk was directed to have the Southwestern Home Telephone Company install a telephone in the City Re- corder' office, and bill the same to the City of Redlands . Trustee Carter brought to the attention of the Board the apprently poor Care given the aviary in Sylvan Park. Referred to the Park Committee. Trustee Carter presented the complaint of the Redlands Hospital asto the noise caused by open mufflers, etc. , andsuggested a Hospital Zone be established, as in many other Cities. Referred to the Street Superintendent , with power to act . Trustee Carter presented the request of the Street Sweepers for an increase of wages . After a full discussion of the matter no action was taken. Superintendent. Hinckley reported the less, by death, of a horse from his prize team. He was directed to purchase another, subject to the approval of the Street Committee . Trustee Simpson brought to the attention of the Board the complaint of local transfer men relative to outside trucks operating in this City. Referred to the Attorney and Ordinance Committee. The complaint of William Love as to a pole andguy wire near his sidewalk at Colton avenue and Texas street , heretofore considered by this Board, was again up for discussion. The City Attorney was directed to take the matter up with the Railroad Commission and.report his findings to this Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. city Clerk Redlands , California, June 7th, 1916, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. • All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 17th, 1916 were read and approved. Oral Petitions M. M. Phinney was before the Board with a request for City water for use at his residence on San Bernardino avenue, outside the City limits. After a thorough discussion of the matter, on motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Carter, the City Attorney was directed to prepare' a contract between the City and Mr. Phinney and submit it to the Board for its approval at the next regular meeting. Mr. Kunce1 proprietor of the Crispette Shop on Orange street , requested permission to place salesmen with his product on the street and in the parks. On motion the request was denied. 111010 243 G. S. Biggin, representing the Elks Lodge of this City, requested the use of the Amphitheatre for their Flag Day exercises and address on the evening of June 14th, 1916, and that tie regular Tuesday evening band concert be changed to Wednesday evening for this occasion. On motion of Trustee Carter, seconded by Trustee Tripp_ the request was unanimously granted. Communications The following communication were received and ordered filed: Redlands Lodge No. 186 Knights of Pythias , thanking the members of the Board of Trustees for their co—operation in the entertainment of delegates to the Grand Lodge recently held in San Bernardino. From I. L. Vance, public accountant of Los Angeles, California, rela— ative to auditing the City books . From the "Preparedness Parade Committee" of Los Angeles requesting representatives from this City in this parade to be held on Flag Day, June 14th, 1916 in the City -of Los Angeles , California, Petitions The petition of H. A. Lockwood, et al. , for an extension of the street lighting system on Texas street , was presented and referred to the Light Committee . The petition of Mr. . Nance for a permit to operate a pop—corn wagon at tie corner of Orange and State streets, was presented and referred to the Street Committee, with power toact. The petition of C. H. Stull, et al, for fire hydrant on Sun avenue , referred to the Street Committee last meeting, was granted. Ordinances An Ordinance No. 596, amending Section 117 of Ordinance No. 580,_relating to Business Licenses for transient operators of trucks , transfers, etc. , was intro— duced andlaid over under the rules. Reports The Street Superintendent reported that the signs for establishing Hospital and School zones were being prepared and would be placed in a few days . Attorney Leonard reported that the Railroad Commission held that the complaint of William Love, relative _ to pole and guy wire at Texas street and Colton avenue, was a matter for the City to handle.. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Underwood, the Clerk was directed to request the Southwestern Home Tele— phone Company to remove the obstructions . Reportsof the Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month of May, 1916, were presented and ordered filed. Resolutions The matter of sidewalks on the south side of Colton avenue, from Orange street to Sylveria street , next came up and on motion the Board unanimous y adopted "Resolution Ordering work to be Done No. 319. " 244 Miscellaneous Trustee Simpson presented the suggestion of some citizens that a coat of cement would add greatly to the appearance of the City Hall. The Board heartily agreed with the suggestion, but funds being very low the improvement could not be ordered at this time. Trustee Simpson, speaking for himself andothers , complained of the quality of gasoline that some of the stations are selling. Referred to the City Sealer of Weights and Measires for investigation and report. Superintendent Hinckley presented the complaint of Mrs. Black relative to the water trough at Orange street and Pennsylvania avenue. Referred to the ,Street Committee . Trustee Carter registered a complaint against the 'boys damaging flowers by the riding of wheels-in the City parks. The Park Superintendent was directed to abate the practice. The Clerk presented a tentative budget for the next fiscal year. Referred to the several department heads and to come up for adoption at the next regular meeting. _. The matter of establishing a Public Market was before the Board, and after a thorough discussion, was referred to the Street Committee and Marshal with power to act . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on - I motion, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk 000000000oboo Redlands, California, June 14th, 1916 r.; 9:00 O' clock a. m. At a special. meeting, regularly called and held on the above date, with the following members present; President Brock, Trustees Simpson and Underwood and Clerk Hook. The President stated the object of the meeting was to take action relative to the request of W. D. Bethel for a lease of the reservoir known ashe "Moxri son Reservoir" , near Fifth avenue, for" a swimming pool, on the same auditions as last year. On motion of Trustee Underwood, seconded by Trustee Simpsgn, the request was granted and the President and Clerk of the Board were directed to execute• the necessary papers for carrying into effecli this order. There being no further business, demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned, Clerk 111011) 245 Redlands , California, June 21st , 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Tfustees All members present together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. Minutes of the re• lar meetin• of June 7th and the s .ecial meeti • of June 14th, 1916, were read and approved.. Ordinances Ordinance No. 596, Amending Section 117 of Ordinance No. 580 , by adding a new subdivision "Relating to transient operators of Trucks . Transfers etc. , " introduced at the last regular meeting was passed by the following vote :- Ayes: Trustees Carter, Tripp,. Underwood, Simpson and Brock. Noes : None. Reports The light Committee recommended that the petition of H. A. Lockwood , et al, for an extension, of the street lighting system north on Texas street to Lugonia avenue, be granted, which recommendation was approved by the Board, according to the plans of the City Engineer. The Street Committee reported favorably on the application of M. Nance for a permit to operate a pop-corn wagon at the corner of Orange and State streets , upon payment of the proper license fee, which report was adopted by the Board. An agreement between the City andM. M. Phinney; relative to use of City water at his residence on San Bernardino avenue, outside of the ,City, was pre- sented and on motion the Clerk and President of this Board were directed to ex- ecute the same for and on behalf of the City . The City Sealer of Weights and Measures, Armstrong, presented a written report of his findings in his investigation of the various gas, stations in this City, which report was accepted and ordered filed. Bids This being the date set for the opening of bids for the construction of cement sidewalk alongthe south side of Colton avenue, between Orange and Sylveria streets , under Resolution of Intention No. 319, the following proposals were read:- L. H. Jones 11 cents per square foot P. Montigel & Sons. - - 12 cents per square foot The bide being referred to the City Engineer for checking up he reported that the bid of L. H. Jones was seasonable and the lowest , and recommended that the award be made to said L. H. Jones, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, Board adopted Resolution of Award of Contract No. 319, which provides that the contract for the said street work go to said L. H. Jones at the price named in his bid. All other bids were reelected and the Clerk authorized to return certified checks, or bonds, to the unsuccessful bidders. 246 Miscellaneous In the matter of the removal of the telephone pole and guy wire at tie corner of Texas street and west Colton avenue, requested by Wm. Love, the Southwestern Home Telephone Company filed a written statement , and after a full discussion the matter was referred to the City Engineer, City Attorney, ' and Trustee Carter for investigation and report . On motion, duly seconded and carried., it was ordered that a fee of *2.00 per evening be made for use of the Amphitheatre to cover expense of lights and extra care of tie grounds . Trustee Carter opposed. All applications for use of the Amphitheatre to be made to the president of this Itard, and in his absence to the Clerk, who shall secure the approval of two members of the Board before grant- ing such permission;. the same order to apply to the City Hall auditorium. Trustee Carter reported that arrangements had been made to turn the birds and fowls in the aviary at Sylvan Park over to D. N. Findlay, who is to give them proper care at his private aviary. The Engineer was directed to have prepared the necessary cloth signs advertising the Band Concerts, for use on the Street Railway Cars. The Attorney was authorized to take whatever steps he deemed advisable to protect the Cit 's interest in the matter of securing a refund on tax loss under Amendment No. 1. The Clerk presented a Budget of the estimated receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year of 1916-17 , which was approved and ordered filed. , Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. /4W1-1/3 City Clerk - - - - 00000000000 - - - - Redlands, California, Tune 24th, 1916 9:00 o ' clock, a. m. A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees, regularly called and held on above date. Present : President Brock, Trustees Carter, Underwood, Simpson and Clerk Hook and Attorney Leonard. Trustee Tripp absent . president Brock stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the advisability of suspending the operation of City Ordinance prohibiting the use and sale of firecrackers, and other matters that might come before the Board. ' Mr. Bonnell of the Chamber of Commerce, and T. J. Medland, were present and advocated the suspension of said Ordinance. Trustee Underwood moved that the operation of said Ordinance be suspended from this time till the 7th of July, 1916, 11I0I0 247 seconded by Trustee Simpson. The motion was lost by the following vote:- Ayes: Trustee Underwood Noes: _Trustees Carter, Simpson and Brock. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the sum of $100 was appropriated, and the service of the Band tendered, to the Chamber of Commerce for display of fire- works and street dance on the evening of July 4th, 1916, at Sylvan Park. On motion, dully eeo nded and carried, Marshal Larmore was authorized to purchase six rifles and three cases of ammunition and store same in his office for emergency use. President Brock was requested to personally express to the men of Company "G" the good wishes of this Board and to assure them that it would do all in its power to assist and aid in any case or need that may arise from their absence at the fronts There being no further business , demandingthe attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. /' y Clerk - - - - 000000000000 - - - - Redlands, California, July 5th, 1916, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present : Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood, Simpson, Clerk Hook, tttorney Leonard, Engineer Hinckley. Absetn; President Brock. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Carter Trustee Simpson was selected to preside during the absence of President Brock. The Minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special meeting of June 24th, 1916, were read and approved. president Brock then, arrived and President Pro Tem. Simpson surrendered the gavel to the President. B. H. Field, representing the Smiley Public Library Board, addressed the Board relative to the year's work of the Library, giving in detail the scope of its work, and requesting the City to make the appropriation for the present fiscal year as liberal as possible when the tax rate is fixed. The Board assured Mr. Field that the work of the Library was fully appreciated and that the appropriation would be as large as consistent with present financial conditions. Communications Communications were read and ordered filed as follows :- Prom !The People's Institute Lecture Bureau" of New York, relative to City Planning. From "The Seagraves Company, Los Angeles, California, relative to apparatus for the Fire Department. From William Taylor, this City, relative to a public swimming pool 248 From City Physician, F. H. Folkinst relative to complaints regarding a barn located at the rear of residence at the northwest corner of Fifth street and Pearl avenue. John T. Collins was present representing the owner of the premises, and stated that the barn was kept in A 1 samitary condition and was properly located at rear of lot, and that the complaint came from residents who had built living quarters on the rear of their l2ts. Mr. Collins was directed to. have the occupant of said premises 1m file an application for permit to keep his two ( 2 ) horses at said barn, and in the meantime the members of the Board would view the premises and take final action at the next regular meeting. ' J. A. Barkelew addressed the Board relative to beautifying the City by encouraging the cultivation of vacant lots. He stated that with cheap water . the lots can be used Dor garden purposes at a profit. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Water Committee and City Engineer. G. S. Turrill and W. T. Ferguson, representing the Y. M. C. A. , addressed the Board relative to the public use of the Y. M. C. A. swimming pool. They proposed the free use of the same to the public on Saturdays from 12:00 o'clock, noon, until 9:30, o'clock, p. m. , if the City would furnish the water, assume the responsibility and see that order was maintained. The Board, feeling that this proposition would meet the demand for a public swimming pool, decided to give it a three months trial, and directed the Attorney to prepare the nec- essary papers and the President and Clerk of this Board to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. Petitions The petition of Mrs . A. A. Fogler, et al. , that the necessary steps be taken to stop the practice of skating and coasting on the sidewalk on Orange street , from Colton avenue to Pearl avenue, was presented and ordered filed, and the Marshal directed to look after the matter. Reports S Trustee Carter, of the Committee to report relative to the removal of pole and guy wire from the arner of Colton avaue and Texas street, requested more time, which request was granted. Reports of City Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month of June, 1916; pity Pbysicitfor the, months of May and June, 1916, and summary for ' the fiscal year; Chief of Fire Department for fiscal year; and the Smiley Public Library for• the fiscal year were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous On motion of Trustee Underwood, seconded by Trustee Simpaon, an additional ' sum of Fifty ( $50.00 ) Dollare was appropriated to the Chamber of Commerce to cover expense of the fireworks on the Fourth of July, and the Clerk was directed to draw a warrant for One Hundred and Fifty ( $150.00 ) Dollars payable out of the General GPund, to cover this appropriation and. the appropriation of One Hundred ( $100.00 ) Dollars voted at the Special Meeting held June 24th, 1916 1 VOID a` Trustee Simpson reported the request of Mr. Wells, 217 east Fern avenue, for the removal of a telephone pole in or near the line of his driveway. Referred to the City Engineer. Trustee Simpson reported the request of County Supervisor Glover that the U City re-set trees along Orange street across. the Santa Ana "wash", where missing - the County to care for them afterwards. Referred to the Street Superintendent . On motion of Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Underwood, a sum of Fifty ( $50.00 ) Dollars was appropriated for use and benefit of the dependent families of married men now with Company "G" of the State Guards. Said fund to be dispensed by President Brock and Trustee Carter, and the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant for said sum in favor of A. E. Brock, Chairman, payable out of the General Furrl . And the Street Superintendent was directed to retain Peter Burk, R. C. Nelson and J. H. O 'Bern on the City Pay-roll at $1.25 per day during their absence from the City with Company "G" . The House Committee reported that the Public Comfort Station in the City Hall Building was completed as per contract, and on motion the same was accepted, and the bill for same paid upon proper audit. Mr. Kunce, of the Crispette Shop on Orange street , asked for a concession in Sylvan Park and also for the evening of the Band Concert in Smiley Park. After some discussion the Clerk was directed to receive sealed proposals at the next regular meeting for a yearly concession in Sylvan Park and for Band Concert evenings in ' Smiley Park, the location of stand:'to be fixed by City Marshal. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, ae audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. . 7, ' S City Clerk. ----0oo000000000000----- Redlands, California, July 19th, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All present. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 5t16 1916, were read and approved. Communications The following communications were presented, read, and ordered filed:- Chlorine Sterilization Equipment Company, of San Francisco; The Gamewell Fire Alarm Company, stating that shipment had 'been made of our fire alarm equipment . The City Recorder McIver, giving a complete summary of the work of his office during the past six ( 6 ) months , and requesting the Board to fix his Compen- sation in comparison with the work done. 'YSo 41155 Applications The application of Burton Strock, of Denver, Colorado, for the position of Band Instructor, was read and ordered filed. The application of Miss Ammie L. Slaughter, 228 Cajon street, this City, for a clerical position was read and ordered filed. The application of M. A. Frug,. 45 east .Pearl avenue, for permit to keep two ( 2 ) horses at said place, was granted, Trustee Carter opposing. Mr. Frug filed a petition signed by A. J. Hendrickson,, et al. , stating they had no ob- jection to the issuance of said permit . The application of the City Transfer Company for a permit to keep ten , ( 10 ) head of horses at their barn on west side of Fifth street , between Stuart avenue and the ,Santa Fe Railroad was granted. Petitions The petition of Junius W. Hill, et al. , for street lights on San Jacinto street , from Walnut to Highland avenues, was presented and referred to the Light Committee. Ordinances Ordinance No. 597 relating to "Traffic Upon Streets" , was introduced by Trustee Simpson, and laid over under the rules. Reports The report of the City Clerk for the quarter ending June 30th, 1916, was , presented and ordered filed. Trustee Carter requested an extension of time in which to report on the removal of pole and guy wire from the corner of Colton avenue and Texas street , which request was granted. The City Engineer reported that the request of Mr. Wells, 217 east Fern avenue, for the removal of telephone pole from near his driveway had been com- plied with by the Telephone Company. Miscellaneous B. E. Cannon appeared before the Board and requested permission to make a slight change in the curb along the north line of Lot 42, Cypress Court. After a full discussion of the matter the request was granted, work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer. Mr. Wilson, of the Wilson Parcel Delivery, requested the Board to place a license restriction upon the business of parcel carrying in the City. Referred to the Ordinance Committee and City Attorney. Mr. C. H. Hammond was present and again presented his complaint as to the Trustees retaining G. S. Hinckley as Street Superintendent, City Engineer, et al. . That Mr. Hammond might understand the position of the Board in this matter, on motion of Trustee Underwood, seconded by Trustee Tripp, a vote of entire confi- dence in Mr. Hinckley 's ability and integrity. now and heretofore, was unanimously adopted. 1110I0 251 Engineer Hinckley presented the Diagram of Assessment District, prepared un— der Resolution No. 319 for sidewalks on the south side of Colton avenue, from Orange street to Sylveria street , and on motion, said Diagram was approved and adopted. On motion, duly seconded and carried, street lights were ordered installed as follows :— One in Cypress Court ,. and one ( 1) on Colton avenue, between Alta and Sixth streets. All according to the plans of the City Engineer. On motion the sum of $50.00 was appropriated for use and benefit of us dependent families of married men now with Company °G°, and the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant in favor of A. E. Brock, Chairman, payable out of the General Fund. Said sum to be dispensed by President Brock and Trustee Carter. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the Treasurer was directed to transfer from the Water Department of the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Water Bonds the sum of $20,000.00. The W. C. T. U. , through Trustee Simpson, requested permission to place their literature in the City Parks and Buildings. The request was granted under the super— vision of the City Marshal. W. A. Morton, local piano dealer, asked permission to use a stereoptican sign on Orange or State street for advertising purposes; the sign when in use to extend slime five or six feet from the second floor of the building. Referred to the Mar— shal, Police Committee and Street Superintendent. Mr. Taylor, operator of the root beer store on west State street, requested permission to has a sign on the street advertising his place of business. The sign not wholly conforming to the Ordinance requirements, the matter was referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer with power to act. The matter of the City furnishing water' at a cheaper rate to persons desirous of cultivating vacant lots, heretofore brought to the attention of the Board by Mr. Barkelew, was referred to the Water Committee and City Engineer with power to act . Trustee Tripp addressed the Board relative to the English Sparrow pest, and suggested that the Board take steps for the extermination of the same. The Board fully agreed with Mr. Tripp and on motion referred the matter to the Marshal and Police Committee with power to act. This being the date set for receiving bids for Refreshment Concession in Smiley and Sylvan Parks for the remainder of this fiscal year, the following bids were read:— Wm. Messing, for Smiley Park $55.00 M. Nance, for Smiley Park 80.00 M. Nance, for Sylvan Park 5.00 On motion the bid of Mr. Nance of $80.00 for Smiley Park was accepted, and all others bids rejected, and the Clerk directed to issue a license to said Nance, under the supervision -of the City Marshal. 252 President Brock addressed the Board relative to the financial condition of some of the families of married men now with Company "G" at the Mexican border, t stating that some were in need of immediate aid, and that in his opinion, the men now with Company "0" having families dependent on them should avail themselves of tha national order recently made permitting married men to return home. The Board being in full accord with the President 's views, passed the following resolution:- "Whereas, the condition along the Mexican Border recently reached such a stage as to cause the calling into active service the National Guards of the States; and "Whereas, an A 1 lot of men from thie City, some of whom were married with families dependent upon them answered the re- cent call of the Government for military duty, thereby showing their patriotism and loyalty to their country and its flag; and "Whereas, some left families ill provided with the neces- sities of life; and "Whereas, this Board assured these men that it would do what it could in meeting the needs of the dependent ones, and has done and is now doing so; and "Whereas, the immediate need of the services of these men has passed to such an extent that the national authorities have order- ed that all married men be permitted to return to theirhomes, and "Whereas, positions are now open to which these men may re • - turn, after having so readily and willingly responded to their country 's call; "Therefore, Be It Resolved; that this Board, on behalf of the . dependent families and friends, request and petition the married men of Company "G" , who are receiving less wages than they earn at home, to at once return to their homes, friends and positions; and we urge that those in command use their good office in bring- ing about the compliance with this request, hereby assuring all interested that this Board feels that such a course will now best serve the interests of all parties concerned. " The City Clerk was directed to send a copy of this Resolution to Col.. Schreiber and Capt. Johnson of the Seventh Regiment and Company "G" , California National Guards, respectively. The City Attorney presented a draft of a proposed deed from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company to a portion of Stuart avenue, west of Texas street , and recommended the acceptance of said deed and the adoption of the fol- lowing Resolution, which was unanimously done:- "Whereas on March 17th, 1915 the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, California, adopted a resolution closing all that portion of Park avenue., in said City, which formerly .crossed the right=of-way of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company between Texas street and New York street, in saideity; "And whereas, said Railway Company has agreed in considera- tion of the closing of said portion of said street and the ex- ecution of a deed to it therefor, to great to said City of Red- lands and easement over all that portion of its rigit-of-way situated in said City , described as follows:-. Beginning at a point in the southern right of way line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Company, Where the northwest line of Stuart avenue intersects,. distant north 6%• degrees 13 min- utes east, 182.51 feet from the northeast garner of New York street and park avenue and distant 50.0 feet southerly at right angles from the center line of said Railway Company 's main track; thence north 68 degrees 13 minutes east , a distance of 165.66 feet to a point in the northen right of way line of said Railway .Company, distant 50.0 feet northerly atiright angles from center line of said main track; thence southeasterly along said norther right of way line on a curve con- cave to the northeast , with a radius of 5679.65 NOM TD 253 feet parallel to center line of said main track, a distance of 212.14 feet ; thence due west a distance of 130.91 feet ; thence south 68 degrees 13 minutes west a distance, of 119.06 feet to a point in afore- said southern right of way line; thence northwest- erly along said southern right of way line on a curve concave to the northeast with a radius of 5779.65 feet parallel to the center line of said main track, a distance of 122.92 feet to the point of beginning. "Therefore, Be It Resolved, That said City of Redlands execute and deliver to said Railway Company a deed to that portion of said street so closed,. and that the President of this Board and the City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said-deed for and on behalf of said City as its own act and deed. "The City Clerk is hereby directed to deliver,* such deed to said Railway Company upon the delivery to him,' for said City, of a good and sufficient deed from said Railway Company to said City geftan easement over and upon said property above described. " Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, demanding the attention of the Board, on Motion, the meeting was adjourned. err —arty Clerk. ----0000o0000000o000o Redlands, California, August 2nd, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p . m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present : All, and Attorney Leonard, Clerk Hook and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications ;.A communication from William Guthrie, Attorney of San Bernardino, California, relative to money, supposedly, due this city from this County under Amendment No. 1, was presented and ordered filed, the matter having heretofore been placed in the hands of City Attorney Leonard. A communication from Charles G. Johnson, State Superintendent of Weights and Measures, announcing September 4th to 6th, 1916 as the time of the Annual Con- ference of Weights and Measures Official of the State, and requesting the .City to delegate City Sealer of Weights and Measures, Armstrong, to attend, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs, request- ; ing the attendance of the Chief of our Fire Department at the convention of Fire Chiefs on August 21st, 1916 at San Diego, California, was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 597, "Relating to Traffic upon Streets, " introduced at the last regular meeting, was amended by striking out Sections i, 2, 3 254 and 4, and substituting therefor the following:- "Section 1. section 1 of Ordinance No. 585 of the City of Redlands is hereby amended by adding after the words "next to the curb thereof" the fol- lowing words.: "so that the front right' , or rear right wheel thereof is within two ( 2 ' ) feet of such curb," and as amended was duly adopted by the following vote :- Ayes : Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood, Simpson and 'Bro:ck. Noes: None. • Reports ' The annual report of the Clerk, and the monthly reports of the Clerk, Recorder, Treasurer and Physician were presented and ordered filed. The Light Committee recommended that one ( 1 ) light be installed at the corner of Walnut avenue and San Jacinto street as per petition of J. W. Hill, et al, which recommendation was unanimously adopted by the Board. The Ordinance Committee reported that they didn't deem it necessary, at this time, to place a license restriction upon auto parcel-carrying business , as requested by the Wilson Parcel Delivery, and the Board concurred in the report. The City Engineer recommended that the oral application of W. A. Morton for permission to use stereoptican sign extending five or six feet from the building over the street, be granted, and on motion said recommendation was approved by the Board. Miscellaneous The application of W. R. Stocker for a permit to keep ten (10 ) head of horses at 31 Washington street , was presented. The Secretary of the Board of Health filed a written report on said application and after a full discus- sion, on motion, the Board granted the request , and directed that a permit issue to said Stocker, subject to the provisions of the Ordinances and Regula- tions governing the sane. H. W. Allen addressed the Board relative to the odor from the barn at the rear of his property, 625 west Highland avenue, stating that it was almost impos- sible to Keep a tenant on account of the same and requested the Board to cancel the permit allowing horses to be kept at said barn. This case having been under investigation heretofore, the Secretary of the Board of Health filed a written report of this date , and after due consideration the Board denied Mr. Allen's request , but directed the Secretary of the Board of Health to see that the Ordinances and regulations governing such cases be complied with. Harry Mead and Bert Anderson made oral application for a refund on Motor ' Bus License, having suspended operation after a few days and entered other fields of labor. The licenses were issued July 21st, 1916, for the term ending December 31st , 1916, at a fee of $12.50 each. On motion, the Clerk was directed to draw a warrant in favor of said parties for the sum of $6.25 each, payable out of the 11101 D 255 General Fund. Trustee Simpson presented the complaint of Mrs. Chapman, 15 Bonita street , as to the condition of a barn at the rear of 316 Church street . Referred to the Secretary of the Board of Health for investigation and report . i Trustee Simpson presented the request of the San Bernardino County Bee Asso— ciation for the use of the City Hall Auditorium for their annual meeting in Septem— ber. The request was unanimously granted. On motion an additional sum of Fifty ( $50.00 ) Dollars was appropriated for use and benefit of the dependent families of married men now with Company "Go at the Mexican border, and the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant in favor of A. E. Brock, Chairman, payable out of the General Fund. On Request Trustee Carter was granted more time for final report relative to the request of Mr. Love for the removal of a pole and guy wire at the corner of Texas street and Colton avenue . Trustee Underwood presented the complaint of some sitizens as to the hedge at Chestnut avenue and Center street being on the sidewalk space. Referred to the Street Superintendent . Street Superintendent Hinckley was authorized to procure the necessary equip— ment for properly carrying out the orders of the County authorities relative to the scale pest as affecting the park and street trees in this City. The matter of building shelves or counter at the Public Market stalls, also the rental of stalls by the month was presented to the Board by Superintendent Hinck— ley, and referred to the Street Committee, Marshal and Engineer with power to act . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business , demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. Mtn -C y Clerk 0000000000000000000 Redlands, California, August 16th, 1916, 2:OL o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present : President Brock, Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood, and Simpson, Clerk Hook, Attorney Leonard and Engineer Hinckley. Minutes of the last regular meeting, held on August 2nd, 1916, were read and approved. Oral Petitions . C. L. Dewey requested permission to remove his real estate office building from its present location, 608 Orange street, to a point farther north in the same block. Request was granted. 256 J. S. Hale, representing some orange growers in the northwest section of the city, applied to the Board for City water for irrigation purposes until repairs could be made to their pumping plant . On motion the request was granted under the supervision of Water Superintendent Hinckley. Ordinances Ordinance No. 598, "Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year 1916-17" was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Reports ' The Secretary of theBoard of Health, presented a written report as to the sanitary condition prevailing on the lot at the rear of 625 west Highland and at 316 Church street . Report ordered filed. Trustee Carter presented a report of the distribution of the funds appro- priated by the City for the use of dependent families of men with Company "G" along the Mexican Border, which report was ordered filed. T'rlustee Carter reported that an amicable agreement had been reached be- tween the Southwestern Home Telephone Company and Mr. Love, relative to the re- moval of the pole and guy wire at the corner of Texas street and Colton avenue. Miscellaneous On motion the further sum of $ 100 was appropriated for use and benefit of dependent families of the men now with Company "G" at the Mexican Border, ' and the Clerk was directed to issue a Warrant for said amount payable out of the General Fund. The request of Band Director Ball for a two weeks vacation was granted. On motion the Clerk was directed to request the Home Telephone Company f and the Southern California Edison Company to make the alterations and instal- lations necessary for the operation of the new fire alarm system, all according p: to plans of the Chief of the Fire Department , Mosbaugh. 4 The Clerk reported the following requests for use of the Amphitheatre and Auditorium:- Baker 's Association - Auditorium - evening of August 16th, 1916. Crouch, Democratic Candidate for Congress - Amphitheatre - s. evening of August 18th, 1916. State prohibition Committee - Amphitheatre - evening of August 21st, 1916. which report was approved by the Board. Bills and Salaries where ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, •on ' motion, the meeting was adjourned. / Gs�� City Clerk. 111010 257 Redlands , California, September 6th, 1916, 2 :00 o 'clock p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Present : President Brock, Trustees Carter, Simpson, Tripp and Underwood,, Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Leonard. The minutesof the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions A. Anderson, of 307 Grant street , applied to the Board for the job of painting the Flag Pole at the Triangle, stating that the pole needed painting andthat he was fully equipped to do the work. Referred to the Housing Committee, with power to act . Marshal Iarmore presented the request of George Fox, a cripple, for permission to sell shoe strings, pencils , etc. , from his wheel chair, on thestreets. The Board felt it would be a bad precedent and suggested that the Marshal see if a location could not be had inside, and report at next meeting. Communications A communication from the League of California Municipalities, naming October 10th to 15th, 1916, as the date and Visalia, as`the'place of its next Annual Meeting, was read and ordered filed. A communication from R. B. Sprich, Victorville , complaining of an Electric licit bill at 740 Texas street , this City, was presented and ordered filed, the Board feeling it had no jurisdiction in the matter, and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to Mr . Sprich. Applications The application of R. 3. Schermerhor, D. V. M. , for the position of City Veterinarian, was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 599, "Providing for the eradication and destruction of infectious diseases , scale, insects andother pests injurious to orchards, nurseries, or trees, plants, shrubs , vegetables and vines . " was introduced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the rules . Ordinance No. 598, "Fixing the rate and levying the property tax for tie fiscal year of 1916-17 , " introduced at the last regular meeting, was passed by the following vote:- Ayes : Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood, Simpson and Brock. Noes : None . Reports Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician for the month of August , 1916, were presented and ordered filed. 258 Miscellaneous A resolution, asking that San Bernardino County be given a share of the Government Appropriation for roads in the Forest Reserves was passed, and the President and Clerk of tris Board were directed to sign a communication to the Hon. Frank K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, Washington D. C . , setting forth this request. On recommendation of the Light Committee one ( 1) light was ordered installed on Chestnut avenue, between Monterey and San Jacinto streets, according to plans of the City Engineer. F. H. Hunt , owner of a lot through which the Mill Cree Zanja flows , west , of First street , requested the City to wall the stream 'at that point and he would pay one-half the cost, as he desired to build on the lot. Referred to the Street Committee and City Engineer. Trustee Carter reported complaints as to some autos not complying with the regulations in the Hospital Zone. Referred to the Marshal. On motion the Marshal was authorized to allow ten ( 10¢) cents per head for English Sparrows killed from and after this date. Trustee Simpson reported the complaint of Charles Long, High avenue, rela- tive to the burning of rubbish, etc. , by Mr. McConkey at the rear of his store on Orange street . Referred to the Marshal. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no furthe business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. ee . , + T erk • -- 000 000 000 000 000 000 --- Redlands , California, September 20th, 1916 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present : President Brock, Trustees 'Carter, Tripp, Underwood and Simpson, Clerk Hook, and Attorney Leonard. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions 11 . Secretary Grace, of the Y. M. C . A. , addressed the Board relative to the agreement with the City for use of the swimming pool, requesting the City to furnish all the water used at the institution, the present agreement providing only for water to fill the pool. The Board assured Mr. Grace that it appreciated the good results of the experiment of the past few months, but deferred action in the matter till the next regular meeting. Rev. A. E. Isham, Secretary of the Redlands Ministerial Association; requested the Board to rebate the charge of 020 .00 for use of the Amphitheatre for Union Church services ten evenings during the past summer months, and filed a written request 111010 259 setting forth the grounds for same . On motion of Trustee Tripp the request was unanimously granted, and the Clerk directed to cancel the charge. Communications The following communications were read and ordered filed:- ' Gamewell Fire Alarm Company, relative to fire alarm apparatus ; The National Tuberculosis Association, relative to a conference to be held at albuquerque , New Mexico, October 13th and 14, 1916; Die City Clerk of San Diego, requesting the co-operation of our delegate to the meeting of the League of California Municipalities in securing the 1917 meeting of the League at San Diego; The League of California Municipalities , enclosing the badges for our delegates to the meeting at Visalia, October 10 to 15, 1916 ; The California State Board of Health, requesting the attendance of our City Health Officer at the annual conference of health officers at Visalia, October 9 to 14, 1916. An unsigned communication was presented and ordered consigned to the waste basket without consideration. Petitions The petition of P. A . Sandstedt , for appointment as policeman for Prospect Park was presented and ordered filed. Upon request of Mr. Larson, the foreman at said Park, the petition was granted, Mr. Sandstedt to begin duties October 1st , 1916, at #50.00 per month. The petition of Albert Sachs , et al, for one ( 1 ) street lit on Webster street , between Colton and Sun avenues , was presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Light Committee the request was granted, installation to be under the supervision of the City Engineer. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 599, "Providing for the eradication and destruction of infectious diseases , scale, insects andother pests injurious to orchards, nurseries or trees , plants , shrubs, vegetables and vines, " introduced at the last regular meet- ing of this Board, was amended by adding to Section 4 thereof, the words - "And if the property is to be sold for non-paymet of City taxes. the amount of said expense shall be in- eluded in the amount for which. such property shall be sold, " and as amended, was passed by the following vote :- Ayes : Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood, Simpson and Brock. Noes : None . Reports The Street Committee recommended that the request of Mr. Hunt for the City to wall the Mill Creek Zanja, just west of First street be denied, and said recommenda- tion was approved by this Board. 0 260 . In.the matter of the request of Geo . Fox, a cripple, for permission to sell shoe strings, pencils, etc. , from his wheel chair on the streets , the Marshal. re- ported that Mr. Fox had gone to titeCounty Hospital. The Marshal reported that the complaint of Chas . Long, relative to the burn- ing of rubbish by Mr. McConkey, at the rear of his store on Orange street, has been referred to the Secretary of the Board of Health. Subdivisions The "Amended Map of Colets Addition to Highland" a subdivision outisde the City, but within three miles of the City limits, was submitted to the Board as required by Section 756, Acts of 1915. On the written recommendation of the City Engineer, to whom said map had heretofore been presented, the Board approved same and recommended its approval by the County Board of Supervisiors. Miscellaneous On motion the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant on the General Fund, in favor of The Gamewell Fire Alarm and Telegraph Company, fr the sum of $625.00 less the amount paid by the City for freight , for the fire alarm apparatus purchased from said company and now being installed; said Warrant to be paid to said company upon the proper 0. K. of the Fire Committee of this Board. The application of Band Director Ball for an increase In salary, presented by Trustee Tripp, was denied. Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. entr)4C-Ittretert 00000000000000000 Redlands, California, October 4th, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present : President Brock, Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood-, and Simpson, Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Leonard. Oral Petitions Wm. Messing, operator of a pop-coni wagon on the City streets, applied to the Board for the exclusive privilege of operating a pop-corn and peanut wagon on the streets and offered to pay a license of 4150 per year, payable quarterly, for said privilege. Mr. Nance, the holder of the other permit for a like privilege having gone out of business thereby surrendering his permit , and the Board feeling that it would to wise to limit this line of business to one permit , granted Mr. Messing 's request, and directed the Clerk to issue said license permit to said Messing ac- cordingly, dating from October 1st , 1916. 11101D 261 wm. Fullerton and others, owners of orange property along the south bank of the Santa Ana River, •east of Church street , appeared before the Board with a request for financial aid in diverting the waters of said river from its present course tack .to the course held previous to last years floods . The Board decided to make a personal inspection of the situation at the close of the present meeting before taking action in the matter. T. J. Medland, and others , representing t/e Merchants and Manufacturers ' Association, requested the Board for use of the Municipal Band on Monday evening, October 9th, 1916, to play on the streets in celebrating the opening of the United Fashion Show. Oh motion the. request was granted. Communications A communication from Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, placing before our dele- gate to the 1916 meeting of the League of California Municipalities, at Visalia, the City of Santa Cruz as a candidate for the 1917 meeting, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Alta Hicks and twenty-four other girls, urging 'the Board to continue its arrangement with the Y. M. C. A. for use of the swimming pool, was read andordered filed. ' Petitions The petition of Thomas Eccles, 1206 east Central avenue, for one ( 1) street light on said avenue between Grove and Judson streets, was presented and referred to the Light Committee. Reports Reports of the' City Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician for the month of September, 1916, and the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30th, 1916, were presented, and ordered filed. The matter of continuing the agreement with the Y. M. C. A. for use of its swimming pool was next discussed, and the Board being agreed as to the good results of the past three months ' experiment, unanimously granted the request of the Y. M. C. A. Directors to furnish, free of cost, all the water used by the institution during the continuance of this agreement. Miscellaneous Water Superintendent Hinckley, presented the request of a party desiring to use the City land at the corner .of Texas street andLugonia avenue, for truck gardening. The Superintendent was directed to secure more definite data in thematter and report at next meeting. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being nothing further, demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. /� City Clerk. 262 Redlands, California, October 18th, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present : President Brock, Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood and Simpson, Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Leonard. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions • Wm. Fullerton, representing the property owners along the south bank of the Santa Ana River, east of Church street , was present and the matter of extend- ing financial aid in turning the river back into the old channel was discussed. Mr. Fullerton stated that the County had agreed to appropriate $150 towards said work. On motion of Trustee Carter, seconded by Trustee Tripp, the sum of $150 was appropriated by the City to aid in, said work, and the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant on the General Fund in favor of Wm. Fullerton, upon the presenta- tion ot' a properly itemized statement of expenditures . E. A. Bethurum, representing the Mayflower Company, of 209 Clay street , this City, requested permission to advertise and dispense his remedy at a public market booth. After a full discussion by Mr. Bethurum and City..Physician Folkins the Board unanimously denied the request, feeling that the purpose of the Market was for the sale of farm vegetables and fruits. Deputy County Horticulturist Hadley brought to the attention of the Board the liability of more tree pests being brought into this district by shipments of trees and shrubs from other districts, and suggested thactr. means be provided for the proper fumigation of all infected stock. The Board fully appreciating the situation, directed Engineer Hinckley to co-operate with Mr. Hadley and take the necessary steps to carry into effect theproper fumigation of all infected trees, shrubs and plants brought into the City. M. E. Armstrong, City Sealer of Weights and Measures , addressed the Board relative to the proper standardizing of the weight of a loaf of bread, and presented a copy of a proposed Ordinance for this purpose. After some discussion the Board determined to take no action until further investigation. Petitions P Petition of A. Heim for permission to use a portable gasoline filling tank at his place of business , 330 Orange street , was presented and ordered filed. On ' motion, the petition was granted. tf Petition of J. A. Chilton, et al, for the oilingof Dreka street, in the Enterprise Tract, was presented and ordered filed, and refered to the Engineer and Street Committee, with power to act . , Petitions of T. H. Doan for light on Alvarado street , between Fern avenue and Home Place, and of Sanford Evans for a light at the corner of Clay and Dela- ware streets, were presented and referred to the Light Committee. MOM Q A__ 263 Communications A communication from E. A. Bethurum, of the Mayflower Company, 330 Clay street , this City, was read and ordered filed. A Communication from the Automobile Publishing Company, offering for sale their Quarterly Bulletin Service of Automobile Registrations for 1917 , was presented and ordered filed. Reports _ The Light Committee recommended that the petition of Thos. Eccles, for one ( 1 ) light on east Central avenue between Grove and Judson streets , be granted and on motion, the recommendation was approved by the Board. Super&ntendent Hinckley requested that the matter of truck gardening on the City property at Lugonia avenue and Texas street go over till the next meeting and it was so ordered. Resolutions On motionr duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted:— "Resolved, that Brockton avenue, from Judson street to University street, be and the same is hereby accepted as and declared to be a public street in the City of Redlands,California. " Miscellaneous Engineer Hinckley presented the request of C. H. Stone for permission to cut down the curb and make a driveway into his place of business at 13 east State street , On motion the request was denied, and a permit to place a wooden approach over the gutter, under the supervision of the City Engineer , was granted instead. Geo. P. Cortner, of the University of Redlands, asked permission to place directing signs at Orange street and Colton avenue, and Citrus avenue and University street . Referred to Engineer Hinckley, with power to act . In conformity with the proclamation of President Wilson and at the request of the American Commission for Armenian and Syrian Relief, the Board set aside and designated Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22, as days to be abserved in this City for said purposes. The matter of purchasing a Ford Machine for use of the Park and Tree Depart— ment, was referred to the Park Committee for investigation and report. Trustee Simpson called attention of the Board to the fact that Company "G" of this City now on the Border, would probably be mustered out and return to this City in a few weeks , and suggested that the Board take steps towards the proper reception of the Boys on their return. President Brock appointed Trustees Simpson and Underwood as a committee, with power to act, for the City. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. • City Clerk 264 Redlands, California,.November 1, 1916, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees :- Present :- President Brock, Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood and Simpson, Clerk Hook, Attorney Leonard, and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the regular meeting held October 18th, 1916 were read and approved. A representative of the Pomona Manufacturing.Compafy, of Pomona, California, was present and exhibited to the Board a new "safety First"" silent policeman for street crossings. After a thorough investigation an order for one ( 1 ) dozen ' plates at $1.90 each was placed for immediate delivery. Said plates to be places( according to the plans of the Police Committee and City Marshal. Communications A communication from C. F. Massingale relative to the planting of trees and truck gardening of the City lands,acorner of Texas street and Lugonia avenue, wa:s read and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of P. P. Morrison for removal of seven ( 7 ) eucalyptus trees on Somers street near Highland avenue, was presented and ordered filed. On recom- mendation of the Tree Committee the request was granted. Reports , Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician were presented and ordered filed. The Light Committee recommended that the petition of Sanford Evans for one ( 1 ) light at the corner of Clay and Delaware streets be granted, and on motion said recommendation was approved. The Light Committee recommended that the petition of T. H. Doan for lights on Alvarado street, between Fern avenue and Home Place, be denied, and on motion it was so ordered. No action was taken relative to the improving of the City land at the corner of Texas street and.•.Lugonia avenue, the matter going over till some later date. The park Committee declined to recommend the purchase of an automobile for the Park Department at this time, and on motion the action of the Committee was ratified. • Miscellaneous The question of non-residents soliciting laundry work in the city was refer- red to the Attorney and Ordinance Committee. The Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant on the General Fund in favor of M. W. ' H. Williams in the sum of One Thousand ( $1,000.00 ) Dollars and interest as final payment for park land as per agreementtof September 5th, 1914. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the oral request of the Fortnightly Club for use of the Council chamber for its sessions was granted, the Club to pay $1.00 .per session to cover expense of Janitor and lights. 1UOIU 265 Ordinance No . 600, turningrover to the County of San Bernardino Reservoir street, from Highland avenue to the East City Limits , for purpose of improvement, was introduced and laid over under the rules . Bills and salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. p,, y c ret . 1 - - - 000000000 - - - Redlands , California, November 15th, 1916, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. .A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney . The minutes of the regular meeting of November 1st , 1916 were read and approved. Communications A communication from W. B. Hadley, Deputy County Hortucultural ,Commissioner, offereing suggestions as to the improving of the City lands at the corner of Texas street and Lugonia avenue was read and ordered filed. Petitions The petition of H. L. Hubbard, et al, for the closing of Nide street , between Wabash and Hubbard streets, and the petition of Chris. Hanson for the :closing of Prescott street , in the Walker Tract , were presented and ordered filed, and on motion, the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. 320 in Words and figures following, to wit :- • "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands that it is the intention of said Board to order the following work to be done, to wit :- First . The closing of Nice street in the Hubbard Addition to Mentone, according to a map • thereof of record in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, extending from Wabash street to Hubbard street . That the exterior boundaries of the dis- trict hereby established and the exterior boun- daries of the district of lands hereby declared to be affected and benefited .by said work and improvement and to be assessed to pay the dam- ages, costs and expenses thereof, are described as follows :- - The exterior boundaries of said Hubbard Addition. Second. The closing of all that portion of Prescott street in the Walker Tract , accord- ing to a map thereof of record in tie office of • the County Recorder of 'San Bernardino County. That the exterior boundaries of the dis- trict hereby established and the exterior boun- daries of the district of lands hereby declared to be affected and benefited by said work and 266 improvement , and to be assessed to pay the dam- ages , costs and expenses thereof, are described as follows :- The exterior boundaries of said Walker Tract. The Redlands Daily Facts , a daily newspaper published and circulated in said City , is hereby designated as the newspaper in which the Street Superintendent of said City shall cause to be published, in manner and form required by law, notice of the passage of this resolution, and the said Street Superintendent is hereby directed to 'cause notices of the passage of this Resolution to be posted in the manner and form required by law, and to cause a notice, similar in substance, tote • published in said newspaper for a. period of ten days, in the manner required by law.• u Ordinances Ordinance No. 600, providing for the turning over to the County of .San Ber- nardino Reservoir street , from Highland avenue to the east City limits, for the purpose of improvement , introduced at the meeting of Novemberlst, 1916, was passed by the following vote :- Ayes : Trustees Carter, Tripp, Underwood, Simpson and Brock. Noes : None. Reports The City Attorney and Ordinance Committee requested more time for report rela- tive to non-residents soliciting laundry work, and their request was granted. • Miscellaneous From reports of the Marshal it appearingto the satisfaction of the Board that the Y. M. C . A. swimming pool was not being generally used by the public at this season of the year, the Board voted to terminate the present agreement with the Association on December 1st, 1916, and the Clerk was directed to so notify the Secretary of the Y. M. C. A . The Clerk was directed to represent the City at the Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Redlands Water Company to be held on November 28, 1916. The request of the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce that the City take one page of the "Commerce •Bulletin" at $5.00 per month was denied. President Brock brought up the matter of the Men's Playground, stating that the Chamber of Commerce had the sum of $100.00 to be used for such a purpose. After some discussion it was determined to arrange such a ground in the park west of the City Hall, and the matter was referred to the City Engineer and Park Com-. mittee with power to act . Trustee Carter voiced the complaint of some of the business men on Orange street , due east of to Southern Pacific station grounds, as to the dust from the driveways to said station. The Clerk and Engineer were directed to take the matter ' up with the Southern Pacific Agent and report at the next meeting. Sealer of Weights and Measures Armstrong brought up the matter of the passage of an Ordinance establishing a standard weight for bread sold in this City. The Attorney advising that there is at present a State regulation covering this matter the Sealer of weights and Measures was advised to proceed under the same. [ VOID 2,67 The matter of passing an Ordinance regulating the shipping of oranges from this City was brought up by N. L. Lelean, representing members of the California Fruit Exchange, who requested the City to pass an Ordinance establishing the eight to one (8 to 1 ) test for fruit . J. S. Edwards and L. M. Winston spoke in favor of the measure . E. M. Lyon and H. H. Ford spoke in opposition. Senator L. M. King stated some facts bearing upon the subject as brought out at the last session of the State Legislature. The Board refused the introduction of such an Ordinance, feeling that it is a matter for State or Federal regulation. On recommendation of Mr. Hinckleyc of the Tree Commission, it was ordered that the eucalyptus trees along the south line of east Fern avenue, between Reservoir street and Citrus avenue, be topped, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, J. T. Lowrey was given the contract to do said work, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare a contract and the President and Clerk of this Board directed to execute same for and on behalf of this City. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. City erk 000000000000000 Redlads, California, November 27th, 1916, 9:00 o'clock, a. m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees , regularly called and held on the above date with all members of the Board present , together with Attorney Leonard, Clerk Hook, and Engineer Hinckley. President Brock stated that the object of the meeting was to take action relative to the oral petition of J. F. wheat, Agent , for a permit to cut the curb, and lower the sidewalk in front of the property at No . 23 east Citrus avenue. A number of the property owners of said section were present and Henry Fisher, as spokesman, entered a protest to the granting of thepermit . After due consider- ation, on motion, of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Simpson, the request was unanimously denied. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk 468 Redlands, California, December 6th, 1916 2;00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the Attorney, Clerk and Engineer. The minutes of the last 'regular meeting and the special meeting held November 27th, 1916, were read, corrected and approved. Communications The following communications were presented and ordered filed:- Annual statement of the Redlands Water Company for the year ending November 20th, 1916; City of Pasadena, extending an invitation for this City to I piticipate in the Annual Rose Tournament on January 1st , 1917 ; Redlands Lodge No. 186, Knight of Pythias, inviting the Board to attend the Pythian Festival at Cornna, Wednesday, December 6th, 1916; The National Security League, requesting the appoint- ment of three ( 3 ) delegates to attend the "Congress of Constructive Patriotism, " to be held in Washington, D. C . , January 25 to 27, 1917 ; L. R. Patty, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of this County, enclosing extract from minutes of the Board of Supervisors accepting the provisions of Ordinance No. 600 of this City, Captain Woodside, of the Salvation Army, addressed the Board relative to the work and needs of the Army, filing with the Board a copy of a resolution passed by the Merchants and Manufacturer 's Association of this City . After due consider- ation the Board determined that it would be unwise to make a stipulated monthly contribution to this work, but recommended that the Superintendent of Streets aid them in maintaining their woodyard by the occasional gift of wood. A communication from theHorticultural and Improvement Society, of this City, setting forth plans for the improvement of the City lands at Texas street and Lu- gonia avenue, was read and ordered filed, together with the diagram accompanying same. A communication from the Southern California Music Company, relative to the purchase of a set of Tympanies for the Band, was read and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Music Committee it was ordered that the same be ordered on trial, and if satisfactory, the purchase to be made at the price of e150 .00 Petitions The petition of M. L. Black, for the removal of alternate pepper trees on Church street , between Pennsylvania and San Bernardino avenues, was granted on recommendation ofthe Tree Committee. The petition of the Southwest- Electrical and Independent Electric Companies for changes in the present City Ordinance relating to electrical wiring, was pre- sented and ordered filed. Reports The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, Physician andRecorder for the ' month of November, 1916, were presented and ordered filed. The report of G. S . Hinckley, Superintendent of Water Department , for the year ending July 1st , 1916, was read and ordered filed, and the recommendation made therein, as to rates for vacant lots , was adopted by this Board. 1 UO I D 269 The matter of passing an Ordinance relative to non-residents soliciting laundry work inside the City coming up for discussion W. M. McIntosh, of the Red- lands Sanitary Laundry, addressed the Board urging the need of such regulation. After a full discussion the Clerk was directed to communicate with the Cities of Riverside, .Colton and San Bernardino and ascertain their method of dealing with such matter, and report at the next meeting. solutions On motion duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted:- • ' The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do resolve as follows :- • "1st . That all that portion of Nice street in the City of Redlands , California, lying between Wabash street and Hubbard street , be and the same is hereby closed as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 320 heretofore adopted by this Board. 2nd. That all that portion of Prescott street in the City of Redlands , California, lying in the Walk- er Tract, be and the same is hereby closed as contem- plated by Resolution of Intention No. 320, heretofore adopted by this Board. 3rd. That said work is for the closing of Said streets• as above described, and that it appears to said Board that there are no costs, damages or expenses arising out of said work, and that no commissioners are necessary to assess the costs, damages or expenses and that therefore no commissioners are appointed to assess the benefits or damages of said work or to have super- vision thereof. " On motion duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted:- • "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands , of San Bernardino County, that pursuant and subject to all of the terms , conditions and pro- visions of Chapter 373 of the California Statutes of 1913 relating to domestic water supplies, application by this Municipal Corporation be made to the State Board of Health of the State of California, for a per- mit to continue to furnish and supply "water for domes- tic uses or purposes" to the inhabitants of Redlands and vacinity; that the Chairman of Board of Trustees of said City of Redlands be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause the necessary data to be pre- pared, and investigations to be made, and in the name of said City of Redlands to sign and file such appli- cation with the said State Board of Health, it being understood that all expenses of the investigations which may be made under the supervision of the said State Board of Health and the expenses of all hearings which may be held by said board shall be borne and paid as they accrue by this City, as provided in section 2 of said Act . " 11. Applications The application of the D. H. Frazer Pharmacy, 228 Orange street , for a Druggist 's Permit , under Ordinance No. 48.0, was presented and ordered filed, and on motion the permit was directed to issue accordingly. Miscellaneous On motion, duly seconded and carried, the Street Superintendent was directed to deny all applications for permits to cut the curt and lower the sidewalk on the following Streets , viz :- 270 Orange and Cajon streets, between the Southern Pacific Railroad and Olive avenue; State street , between Fourth street and Fifth street ; Citrus avenue, between Fourth street and Fifth street ; Fourth and Fifth streets, between Citrus avenue and State Street. On the recommendation of the Police Committee the Marshal was granted permis- sion to exchange the typewriting machine in his office for another machine , the cost not to exceed 433 .00 The term of office of Chas. Putnam and K. H. Field, as members of the Library Board of Trustees, expiring on December 31st , 1916, President Brock appointed each to succeed himself, and on motion, said appointments were approved by the Board for the term ending December 31st, 1919. The Arth Brothers, and Harry Cook, representing owners of property along the south bank of the Santa Ana River, west of Orange street , requested the Board to assist in the further construction of protecting walls for their property from flood waters of the river. It was stated that a sum of 8500.00 was needed for said work and the City was asked to bear one-third of said expense, and the t County and property owners would each bear one-third. On motion it was so ordered. Trustee Underwood brought to the attention of the Board the matter of purchasing two electric lanterns for use of the Fire Department . Action was deferred till next meeting. President Brock announced the appointment of Mrs. Jennie Davis and Park ' Superintendent Ferguson as a Committee to represent the Board in arranging for a Municipal Christmas Tree program, and the Board endorsed the action of the President . Trustee Simpson voiced the request of certain property holders that the Ordinance te enforced regulating the removal of poles from Orange street be- tween the Santa Fe Railroad and Colton avenue. The Clerk was directed to take the matter up with the Telephone Company. z Engineer Hinckley presented a diagram of the proposed improvement for the Men 's Playground arid stated that the location would te in the Park imme- diately north of the present Quoit . Grounds. The Board endorsed the plans .2 as suggested by the Engineer, and. directed that he proceed to carry them out . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. p. r ` city Cfirk 1110.I Q 271 Redlands., California, December 20th, 1916, 2 :00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of• Trustees . All members of the Board present, together with Clerk Hoof, and Engineer Hinckley. Attorney Leonard being absent . Minutes of last meeting read and approved. W. M. McIntosh, of the Redlands Sanitary Laundry, being present , the matter of requiring outside laundries to pay a license for soliciting business inside the City was taken up. Mr. McIntosh read from the Venice Ordinance requiring a license of $120 per annum; the Clerk presented the Colton Ordinance, requiring $25 per month, and a communication from the Clerk of Riverside stating they require no li- cense. The City Attorney being absent action in the matter was deferred till next meeting. Communications A communication from the Southern California Music Company, relative to the purchase of a set of Tympanies for the Municipal Band, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the State Compensation Insurance Fund, enclosing a check for $71.74 as a. return on premium covering period from August 12, 1915 to August 12, 1916, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk directed to place said sum in the hands of the Treasurer to the credit of the General Fund. Petitions II The petition of Mrs. Lydia T. Lennox, to remove a pepper tree from in front of 44 Sonora street was panted on the recommendation of the Tree Committee. Reports The Fire Committee recommended the purchase of two ( 2 ) electric lanterns for use of the Fire Department , and on motion the recommendation was approved. The Clerk stated he had taken up with Mr. Rolfe, of the Southwestern Home Tele- phone Company, the matter of removal of telephone poles from Orange street , between the Santa Fe Railroad and Colton avenue, and that Mr. Rolfe said it would be impos- sible to do it at this time, that they had no money and that the State Railroad Commission would not allow them to increase their indebtedness. No further action was taken in the matter. A. E. Carter presented a final report of expenditures of money appropriated for use of the families of Company "G", while at the border, which report was ordered filed. Miscellaneous Trustee Carter protested the practice of leaving City tools laying around in the park, and of newspaper agents leaving the wrappings from their papers on the side- walk. Referred to Superintendent Hinckley and Marshal Larmore respectively. Trustee Simpson presented the oral request of parties for a street light on Crescent avenue , between the Burrage and Townsend places . Referred to the Light Committee. 272 On motion, duly seconded and carried, Superintendent Hinckley was authorized to dispose of the old Chase truck fprmerly used by the Water Department , now in discard, for the best cash price obtainable. On motion, duly seoonded and carried, it was ordered that the Water used by the Salvation Army at their Hall on the corner of Central avenue and Fifth . II street , be free, and the Superintendent of the Water Department will charge same to the City 's water account till further order of this Board. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the .Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. n / S City Clerk - - - 000000000000000 - - - Redlands, California, January 3, 1917 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present together with Clerk Hook and Attorney Leonard. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Miss Mary Cornwall addressed the Board in behalf of the Y. W. C . A . , re- questing a refund o f the amount of the 1916 City Taxes paid on their property located at the southeast corner of Cajon street and Olive avenue. On motion of Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Carter, the request was granted and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant to said Y. W. C. A. for the sum of $90.54, �- payable out of the General Fund. C. M. Brown, of the Gold Banner Association, presented to the Board a petition signed by six ( 6 ) of the orange packing associations of the City requesting the Board to appoint Harry RUmohr as a Special Policeman, and to appropriate the sum of $25 per month for the period of six months as part pay for his services. After a full discussion of t8 matter it was referred to the Police Committee and • Marshal with power to act . ' Secretary Bonnell of the Chamber of Commerce, torether with J. H. Fisher, J. F. Gore, and Phillip Harris addressed the Board urging the need of a Municipal Golf Links , stating that a suitable site could be had in the canyon south of 3: Sunset Drive and just east of Allesandro Road at a cost of $250 per annum. After due consideration of the matter, on motion, the sum of $250 was appropriated to the Chamber• of Commerce to be used for said purpose and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General-Fund. M. L. Goldsmith, 353 west Palm avenue, protested to the Board against the noise created by Use running water in the weir box of the Redlands water Com- pany, near the corner of Palm avenue and Center street . Referred to Trustees 1 [IO I D Z73 Carter and Underwood. • Reports The reports of the Clerk, 'Treasurer and Recorder for the month of December, 1916, were presented and ordered filed. The Light Committee requested, and were granted, more time for report on IIthe application for light on Crescent avenue , between the Burrage and Townsend places . The matter of requiring a license fee of non-residents soliciting laundry business in the City was tabled. Resolutions On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: "Resolved that the salary of the Pound Master of the City of Redlands be and the same is hereby fixed at $10 per month, beginning with January 1, 1917 . " Miscellaneous An unanimous vote of thanks was tendered Mrs . Jennie E. Davis for the interest manifested and the excellent manner in which she handled the Municipal Christmas Tree program. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the sum of $16,000 was ordered trans- ferred from the water Department of the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Water Bonds . Trustee Simpson presented the request of Chas . Spates, 21 east Central avenue, for a change in the auto parking space so as to permit autos to stop in front of his place of business . On motion, Superintendent Hinckley was directed to adjust same, establishing the east parking line on the north side of said avenue in said block, ten ( 10 ' ) feet west of the east line of said Spates ' place of busi- ness. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by 'the Finance Committee. There being no further business , demanding the attention, of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. eifys r v • • 40 City Clerk - - - - 00000 000 00000 - - - - 2'74 Redlands , California, January 17th, 1917, 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the Clerk and Attorney, the Engineer being absent . The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions W. F. Bollinger was present and addressed the Board relative to the use of the: City lands at Texas street and Lugonta avenue, for truck gardening. After con— , siderable discussion it was determined that whatever is done towards improving the property should be done this spring, and plan for'same-was left with the Park Commit— tee and Engineer, to whom Mr. Bollinger was referred. Commrnications A communication from the California State Board of Health, enclosing the "Water Supply permit" , as required by law, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Secretary and Treasurer of the Redlands Day Nursery requesting a refund of their 1916 taxes,amounting:to #76:3$, on their property at the • southeast corner of Orange street and Pearl avenue, was presented to the Board and ordered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was granted and the Clerk directed to draw a warrant according, payable out of the General Fund. Petitions ' The petition of F. W. Wheling for the removal of a pepper tree from in front of his property, 43 Nordina street , was granted on recommendation ,of the Tree Committee. The petition of W. A. Brewster for the removal of the pepper trees that • border his grove on Cypress avenue and Reservoir streer was presented and referred to the Tree Committee. Reports Report of Clerk for the quarter ending December 31st, 1916 and the City Physician for the month of December , 1916, were presented and ordered filed. The Police Committee recommended that the petition of C. M. Brown, et al. , for an appropriation to aid in paying the salary of a special officer in the Packing House District be denied, and on motion it was so ordered. Upon request the Light Committee was given more time in which to report on 27, petition for a light on west Crescent avenue, between the Burrage and Townsend places . <' An extension of time was given Trustees Carter and Underwood for final report in the matter of the complaint of Mr. Goldsmith as to annoyance from the water box near Center street and Palm avenue. President Brock at this juncture asked to be excused and Trustee Simpson was called to act as President . 1110I0 275 Miscellaneous Upon the recommendation of the Park Committee an unanimous vote of thanks was tendered the Southern California Edison Company for the free lighting of the Municipal Christmas Tree. J. M. Busby, of Brookside avenue, requested a rebate of the Cost and penalty on property that went delinquent in 1916, stating that he thought he had paid all, tit later found that a part of his 'property had been left off the receipt . Tax Collector Larmore was sure that he had given him a receipt covering all the property asked for, and the Board refused to grant Mr. Busby's request, the Attorney advising that it was incumbent upon the tax payer to see that his receipt properly covered all his property. The action of Engineer Hinckley in arranging with the County for the handling of the scale infested trees on City lots was approved. On the recommendation of the Music Committee ( Carter and Underwood ) the Clerk was directed to draw a Warrant in favor of the Southern California Music Company in the sum of $150 in payment for the set of Zy mpanies furnished the band, payable, out of the General Fund. Bills and Salaries were Ordered paid, as audited by tie Finance Committee. There being no further business demandingtthe attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. City Cslerk - - - 00000 000 00000 - - - Redlands, California, February 7th, 1917 , 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A: regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions J. A. Barkelew, 207 Church street , addressed the Board and presented a petition signed by Peter G. McIver, et al. , requesting the Board to prohibit the use of "Pepper Park" , Church street and Central avenue, as a playground for children. There being nothing definite before the Board relative to this matter the petition was ordered filed. G. S . Turrill, C. E. Gill and Secretary Ed. W. Grace, of the Y. M. C . A. , appeared before the Board and requested a refund of the amount of the 1916 City taxes on the Association property at East Citrus avenue and Sixth street . On motion, duly seconded and carried, this request was granted and the Clerk was di- rected to draw a Warrant accordingly, payable out of tree General Fund. 276I 6'1 I Communtc2tinns A communication from Carl F. Adams , Consulting Engineer of Los Angeles , was presented and ordered filed. Filed The Petition of James Gordon, et al. , for street lights on Norwood street ' north of Olive avenue was presented andordered filed. The petitions of L. G. Withers , F. T. Harris and K. A. Wagner; for removal of trees were presented and ordered filed, and t8 requests granted as recommended by the Tree Committee. The petition of J. J. Chambers for removal of trees was presented and ordered filed, and the request denied according to recommendations of the Tree Committee. The application of W. T. Hazel, 101 Orange street , for a Druggist 's Permit under Ordinance No. 480, was presented and ordered filed, and on motion duly seconded and carried the permit was directed to issue accordingly. Reports The reports of the City Clerk and Physician for the month of January 1917 , were presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Light Committee, street lights were ordered in- stalled as follows :- Two ( 2 ) on Norwood street, north of Olive avenue; .' One ( 1 ) on west Crescent avenue between the Burrage and Townsend places, all according to plans of the City Engineer. kms' Miscellaneous On motion, duly seconded ad carried the following resolution was adopted:- "Whereas, This body is informed that the name of Hon. Lyman M. King of Redlands is being considered for appoint- ment to the National Tariff Board, and Whereas, we recognize the eminent fitness of Mr. King for such position, that he is a student of economic affairs, a man well informed and one capable of assisting to carry on this most important work to a place where it will be a most useful adjunct of our government , be it Resolved, that Representing the City of Redlands we urge . our representatives in Congress, Hon. James D. Phelan and Hon. William Kettner, that they use their influence. to bring about this appointment . " The City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for 'doing the local and r legal advertising for the City for one ( 1 ) year beginning March 1st, 1917 ; for publishing the Delinquent tax list for the fiscal year 1916-17 ; and for furnishing the supplies and doing the job printing for the said year beginning March let , 1917 . The Clerk was directed to issue a Warrant in favor of Arth Brothers and Harry Cook as per order of this Board at its meeting of December 6th, 1916, for the sum tf #166.66 , payable out of the General Fund. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the sum of #100 .00 was appropriated 1110110 277 to the Chamber of Commerce to aid in the preparation of the City Exhibit at the National Orange Show, February 20, to 28 , 1917, and the Clerk was directed to issue a Warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business, demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk - - - - - 00000 0000 00000 Redlands, California, February 21st , 1917 , 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present, together with the Attorney, Engineer and Clerk. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Reports The report of the City Recorder for the month of January, 1917 , was presented and ordered filed. Bids This being the time fixed for the opening of bids for publishing the Delinquent Tax List for the year 1917 ; local and legal advertising and job printing for the com- ing year, beginning March 1st , 1917 , the following bids were received:- The Redlands Daily Facts :- For printing Delinquent Tax List - First insertion 65 cents per inch " — Second " 45 " u n " " " - Third " 35 " " For doing the local advertising - 8 cents per line each insertion " ' " — 10 cents per line on special page " ` o " " - 25 cents per line under "Local Notes" For doing the legal advertising - First insertion 65 cents per line " u " u " - Second n 45 " " " - Third " 35 " II It - Subsequent " 35 " This being the only bid received for the above services , the First Second, as Third items of the Notices Calling for Bids, on motion, duly seconded and car- ried, the Contract was awarded to the Redlands Daily Facts. On the Fourth item of the notice above referred to, for furnishing supplies and doing the job printing for one ( 1 ) year beginning March 1st , 1917, the following bids were received as per schedule submitted by the City Clerk 's office :- 278 The Redlands Review Company 0403 .75 Redlands 'Daily Facts 402 .90 Citrograph Publishing Company 398:75 H. L. Rice and Son 392.50 The bid of H. L. Rice and Son being the lowest, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the cotract was awarded to said H. L. Rice and Son at the price named for each of the various items in the schedule, and all other bids on this item of the Notice Calling. for Bids were rejected. Miscellaneous Engineer Hinckley was directed to erect a lattice screen, or fence, be- tween the walks leadking to the Public Comfort Station. Engineer Hinckley presented the request of the Southern California Edison Company for permission to change its line of poles from the north side of Brook- <- side avenue to near the center of said avenue. Referred to the Light Committee and Engineer with power to act. Yt Trustee Simpson brought to the attention of the Board the City 's need of a new flag for use at the Triangle. Referred to House Committee. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further Business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the Meeting was adjourned. City Clerk .7100000 000 00000 ----- • Redlands, California, March 7th, 1917, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. -, All members present, together with the Attorney, Clerk and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Petitions The petition of Anna Scott Robinson for the closing of a driveway between Lots 7 and Lots 10 and 11, Denman 's Subdivisio;.was presented and ordered filed, and on motion, the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. 321, in uo rds and figures following, to wit :- 14. "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City 0f Redlands that it is the intention of said Board to order the fol- lowing street work and improvement to be done, to wit :- "The closingof that certain public driveway over and along the easterly fifeen feet of lot seven and the westerly fifteen feet of lots ten and eleven of Denman's subdivision in the City of Redlands, in San Bernardino County, California, as per plat I VOID , 279 thereof of record in the office of the County Recorder of said County if Book 15 of Maps , page 23. ' That the exterior boundaries of the district hereby established and the exterior boundaries of the district of lands hereby declared to be affected and benefitted by said work and improvement and to be assessed to pay the damages', costs and expenses thereof are described as fol- lows ;- "The exterior boundaries of said lots seven, ten and eleven of said Subdivision. "The Redlands Daily Facts, a daily newspaper published and circulated in said City is hereby designated as the newspaper i.n which the Street Superintendent of said City shall cause to be published, in manner and form as re- quired by law, notice of the passage of this resolution, and the said Street Superintendent is hereby directed to cause notices of the passage of this resolution to be posted in the manner and form as required by law and to cause a similar notice to be published in said newspaper for a period of ten days in the manner required by law. " Reports The reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Physician for the month of February 1917, were presented and ordered filed. The Light Committee and Engineer recommended that the Southern California Edison Company be permitted to change its line of poles on Brookside avenue from the north side thereof to near the center of said avenue. The Board approved the recommendation, the work to be done according to plans of the Street Superintendent . The Southwest Home Telephone Company filed a written report of its gross receipts for the calender year of 1916. Miscellaneous The House Committee was authorized to purchase a flag for use at the Triangle. The matter of rendering financial aid to the Salvation Army was brought to the attention of the Board at this time by Trustee Brock, and after a full discussion, was referred to the Police Committee, with power to act. The Police Committee recommended that the Marshal be directed to proceed in an effort to exterminate the English Sparrow; and that prof. C. E. Latham be added to the Committee for this work. On motion the recommendation was approved. Superintendent Hinckley was directed to plant the available lands at the pump- ing plants to potatoes. The matter of purchasing new tires for the fire truck was referred to the Fire Committee, with power to act. Trustee Underwood brought to the attention of the Board a complaint of negligence 'on the part of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company in not providing a flagman at the Orange street crossing when the gates are not used. The Clerk was directed to take the matter hp with the proper officials of the road Miss Mary L. Saunders ( Truant Officer) was appointed as a Special Police, to serve without pay. Bills and salaries were paid, as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. � rain/ ty Clerk -280 Redlands , California, March 21, 1917, 2:00 o'clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Elder Morgan and John Harris, representing the local High School, requested the Board to furnish the City Band to accompany the Redlands delegation to the Citrus Belt Track Meet at Claremont on the 24th of this month. On motion the request was granted, the school to provide transportation. Communications A communication from H. E. Cromas, local Santa Fe Agent, relative to proper crossing protection at the Orange street crossing, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions' The petition of A. Leipsic, et al. , for street lights on Fern avenue, west of San Mateo street , was presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Light Committee the petition was granted for five lights according to plans of the City Engineer. Reports The report of the City Recorder for the month of February, 1917, was presented ' and ordered filed. The House Committee deferred reporting as to purchase of a flag till after April 7th at the request of a member of the Woman 's Relief Corps . The matter of closing a certain driveway in the Denman 's Subdivision under Resolution of Intention No. 321, was deferred till next meeting. Miscellaneous E. A. Moore submitted a mai* of "Garden Court" , a new subdivision on Garden street near the Count' Club, and requested the Board to accept the same. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the said map was accepted, including the public streets as shown thereon, and the President of the Board and the City Clerk were instructed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. . Trustee Carter called the attention of the Board to the rough and unsightly ' condition of the street car lines, particularly on Cajon, Center and Cypress . The Clerk and Street Superintendent were directed to take the matter up with the proper officials of the Pacific Electric Railway Company. Trustee Simpson presented the complaints of some business men relative to Auto Buses standing in front of their places of business. Referred to the Ordinance Committee, Marshal and Attorney. The matter of persons running disc plows and harrows on the street thereby injuring the surface of the streets , was referred to the Street Superintendent and Marshal. 111010 281 Deputy City Clerk, I . Cushman Gray, asked for a three months leave of absence, which was granted. Bills and Salaries were ordered. s audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk 000 000 000 Redlands, California, April 4, 1917, 2:00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. , Oral Petitions E. S. Graham addressed the Board relative to the organization of a local chapter of the National Red Cross Association. On motion, the Board unanimously endorsed the r,.;mov_e; and recommended it to all public-spirited citizens . Communications A communication from the S.W. Electric Co. , tendering their services in preparing the natatorium building for use of Co. G . on the occasion of the dance on the 3d inst . was read and ordered filed. On motion, the Clerk was directed to express the thanks of the Board to the said Electric Co. , the Southern Cal- ifornia Edison Co . , andaa1•1 others who in any way contributed to the success of the said occasion. Petitions The petition of J. D. Powers, et al for the condemnation and removal of a certain building at 315 High Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the matter was referred to the Fire Committee, Engineer and Building Inspector for investigation and report . Reports The reports of the City Recorder, Clerk and Treasrer for the month of March, 1917 , were presented and ordered filed. on recommendation of the Ordinance Committee, action in the matter of establishing a central station for auto-buses, was indefinitely posponed. On recommendation of the Light Committee, four lights were ordered on Washington and Delaware Streets , North of Lugonia Avenue, as per plan of the City Engineer, this order to cancel the order for one light at Clay and Delaware Sts . passed November 1, 1916. 282 Resolution No. 321 On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do resolve as follows to-wit : First : That certain driveway over and along the easterly fifteen 'feet ( 15' ) of Lot 7 , and the westerly fifteen feet ( 15 ' ) of Lots 10 and 11 of Denman 's Subdivision in the City of Redlands in San Bernardino County, California as per plat thereof of re- cord in the office of the Conty Recorder of San Bernardino County, in Book 15 of Maps, Page 23 , be and the same is hereby closed as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 321 heretofore adopted by said Board. Second: That said work is for the closing of said driveway as above described and that it appears to said Board that there are no costs, damages or expenses arising out of said work, and that no commissioners are necessary to assess the costs , damages or expenses and that therefore no commissiners are appointed to assess the benefits or damages of said work or to have supervision thereof. Miscellaneous On motion of Trustee Underwood, unanimo9ly adopted, the sum of 00 .00 per month for the "Mess fund" of Co. G was appropriated, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant , payable out of the General Fund, to Lieutenant Danielson of said Co. G . on this date, and a like amount each and every month thereafter till further orders of the Board. On recommendation afsuperintendent Hinckley, it was ordered that the flag pole in Sylvan Park be given two coats of paint , and the President and Clerk of this Board were directed to execute an agreement contract with the party doing said work at a price of #15.00 President Brock reported the gift of a flag by G. E . Sucher for use on the City Hall building, and the Clerk was directed to express to Mr. Sucher the thanks of this Board. On recommendation of the Police Committee , the sum of #50.00 was appropriated to Captain John Woodside, of the local Salvation Array Corps, for care and expense incurred in the handling of the unemployed during the past winter. The Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General 'Fund. Bills and salaries were ordered oaid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. /: titer i City Clerk 00000 000 00000 1_ WOW D 283 Redlands , California, April 18, 1917 . 2 :00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of !rustees . All members present , also the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions . W. H. Pettibone and J. A . Costello, owners of property on Norwood St . , entered II a protest against 0. M. Robbins of Bond St . , for keeping two cows on the lot at the rear .of their premises , stating that the sanitary conditions were such as to be a det- riment to their property. Referred to the Health Committee and City Physician. Attorney K. H. Field presented the request of the Hillside Cemetery Association for a reduction in their water rate. On motion of Trustee Carter, seconded by Trustee Tripp, the Superintendent of the Water Department was directed to give the Association a ten per cent ( 10% ) discount on their monthly bill , till further order of the Board. On repast of Marshal Larmore, and upon the recommendation of the police commit- tee , the Marshal was authorized to place two extra men on the force until further or- der of the Board. C . H. Crain was then dily appointed, his salary beginning April 19, 1917 . Secretary Grace of the local Y. M. C . A, discussed with the Board the matter of free water and the use of the Association'sswimming pool during the coming summer. On motion of Trustee Carter, seconded by Trustee Underwood, a proposition similar to the one of last season was tendered the Secretary . H. A.. Lockwood addressed the Board relative to the matter of encouraging the cultivation of vacant lots in the city, and suggested that parties having such lots available list them with the City Clerk so that parties desiring to cultivate same may do so. The Board endorsed the suggestion, the matter of water rentej being in the hands of Superintendent Hinckley with full power to act . Communications A communication from the Chamber of Commerce relative to the matter of routing cars easterly through Smiley Heights instead of westerly as now done, ordered filed. The Board endorsed the proposed change, and referred it to Engineer Hinckley with power to act . A communication from the Southern California Edison Company requesting the ap- pointment of J. P. Hutton and W. P. Griffin, operators at the local substation, as special police without pay, was read and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Marshal and the police committee the request was granted. A communication from Lieutenant Danielson of Company G. , now in camp at North Island, San Diego, California, acknowledging with thanks the receipt of the City ' s warrant for fifty dollars ( 050.00 ), was read and ordered filed. 284 Petitions The petition of 0. H. Hicks , et al, requesting the Board to pass an Ordinance prohibiting the establishment of a TubercuL:ar Hospital in the City, was presented and ordered filed, the Attorney advising that such an Ordinance was now in effect . ordinances ' Proposed Ordinance No. -ss "Relating to the sale of fire arms , ammunition, etC, " was introduced by Trustee Simpson and laid over under the rules . Reports Reports of City Physician for month of March, and the Building Inspector and , Clerk for the quarter ending March 31, 1917 , were presented and ordered filed. The committee appointed to investigate and report on the petition of Powers , et al, for condemnation of a building at 315 High Avenue, recommended that no action be taken, and on. motton said recommendation was approved. Miscellaneous of Emma L. Jackson Upon request / the"Teachers First Aid and Elementary Hygiene" study class was "ranted the use of the auditorium for its lecture course . on recommendation of the police committee the Marshal was directed to request operators of Motor buses to arrange their Citrus Avenue schedule for alternate runs with the street cars . On recommendation of the Fire Committee, the purchase of one dozen Phoenix Fire z Extinguisher tubes was authorized. , On recommendatin of the Street Committee , the Western Union Telegraph Company was granted permission to erect an electric sign at their place of business on Orange Street , subject to approval of the City Engineer. Trustee Simpson presented complaint of Joe Bennie as to lack of water pressure at his residence on East Highland Avenue. Referred to Superintendent Hinckley with power to act . On motion the Attorney was directed to communfate with Senator King the desire of the Board for a state law regulating the sale of fire arms , ammunition, etc. The President of the Board was directed to convey to Senator King its hearty endorsement of his bill relating to the abolishment of the saloon in this state. on motion, the following resolution was adopted: " Resolved that the local chapter of the National Red Cross Association be, and it is hereby granted per- mission to solicit and receive funds from the residents • of the City until further order of the Board. " Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audled by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. ' /, 41 City Cler: . 00000 000 00000 1UOID Redlands , California, May 2, 1917 . 2.00 o 'clock, P . LT- , A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members of the Board together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer, present . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions . . Dr. J. A . Shreck addressed the Board relative to the installation of ornamental lights at the Park entrance on Cajon Street and Olive Avenue. Also as tb the need for: safety zone in the business district . The first matter was referred to the Light Committee ; the second to the MaT.Sh411 with direction to post signs at Orange and State Streets and Orange and Citrus for the purpose of enforcing the Ordinance now in effect relative to the parking of autos at said points . E. A. Moore requested the Board to extend street lights on Garden Street south to include Garden Court Subdivision. Referred to the Light Committee . Communications . Communication from the Fire Com, of the City of New York, urging the passage of an Ordinance prohibiting the use of fireworks , was read and ordered filed . This city now having such a law, the Board endorsed the movement and directed the Clerk to so communicate to the Commissionerw.. Communication from John W. Gill, President of the County Humane.:Socrety , 'a 'g- , ing the enactment of an Ordinance regulating the placing of poison, was read, ordered filed and referred to the Attorney. Communication from Sam Kachoff, of Los Angeles , making bid for the garbage contract was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances : Proposed Ordinance No. sairrelating to the sale of fire arms , ete, was read and discussed and action deferred till next regular meeting. Reports : The City Physician presented a written report on the complaint of Pettibone, et al. as to sanitary condition at the rear of 232 Norwood, which was ordered filed. Reports of Clerk, Treasurer , Physician and Recorder for the month of April were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous ' On 'recommendation of the Water Committee and Superintendent , the following order vas made : "An emergency water rate was passed to apply to vacant lots which will be planted to some staple garden produce. 44,0;Z A free connection will be made to any lot where there is a main abutting on the lot , either in the street or alley, and water may be had for a lot at the rate of $1.00 per month during the months used. This rate does not apply to residences . These connect- tions must be made before the i5th of August and the rate only applies until the 1st of January . " On motion, the sum of Three Hundred Dollars ( $300.00 ) was appropriated to assist in the equipment of the City Home Guard, and the Clerk was directed to issue a , warrant for said amount payable to E. S. Graham, Treasurer of the Home Guard, pay- able out of the General Fund. Bills and Salaries were ordered mid as audited by the Finance Committee. ' There being. no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. eAtAL-A19/ t ,y Clerk. 00000 000 0to00 Redlands, .California, May 16, 1917 . 2 .00 o !clock, p. m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present . together with the Clerk and Engineer, the Attorney being absent . The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions A. E. Isham, Secretary Chamber of Commerce, representing the City Minis- terial Union, addressed the Board requesting the use of the Amphitheater for Union Religious Services during the summer months as per custom the past few years. On motion, the request was granted. Professor W. L. Morrison addressed the Board relative to card-playing at the mens playground at rear of City Hall, and presented a petition signed by John Muirhead, et al. , requesting the Board to prohibit same. Reverend Matthews pre- sented a written request from the Ministerial Union along the same line . On motion, duly seconded and carried, the Board passed the following resolution: "Whereas , many complaints have teen made to this Board. growing out of the playing of cards in Library Park, 'Be it therefore resolved . that the playing of cards in the Park bounded by Cajon, Vine and Fourth Streets be and the same is hereby prohibited , and that the Marshal is hereby instructed to see that this resolution is observed and complied with. " 110 Di 287 Communications . A communication from Marshal Larmore relative to a request of the police officers for a two day vacation per month in addition to their annual vacation of fifteen days , was presented and ordebd filed; and on motion the Board granted one day off each month till further orders . Communications from Ethel Bradshaw and Lillian Waghorn making application for the position of Deputy City Clerk should a vacancy occur, were presented and or- dered filed. ' Reports On recommendation of the Light Committee, nine lights were ordered install- ed on Garden Street , South to include Garden Court Subdivision, all according to plan of the City Engineer. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. "Relating to the sale of fire arms , ammuni- tion, etc. , " on motion was laid on the table. Miscellaneous Band Director Ball addressed the Board on matters pertaining to the summer concerts , the purchase of summer suits , a trip to some of the Beach towns , etc . , all of which were referred to Trustees Carter and Underwood, of the Music Committee . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited ty the Finance Committee There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion, the meeting was adjourned. .eXers City Clerk . 00000 000 00000 Redlands , California, June 6, 1917 , 2 :00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All meMbers present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions C . A. MacCutbin addressed the Board and tendered .to the City the flag pole used at the Amphitheater on Memorial Day (May 30, 1917 ) as a gift from the Spanish War Veterans , and on motion the gift was accepted with a unanimous vote of thanks. Benjamin Hodge requsted the Board for a lease on the old City (Morrison ) reservoir as a swimming pool during the siummer of 1917, on the same condition as heretofore obtained with W. D. Bethel, Deceased. On motion the request was granted 288 and the President and Clerk of the Board were directed to execute the necessary papers for carrying into effect this order. Band Director, Ball, addressed the Board to the effect that he had enlisted with the "Coast Artillery Band" , and that he might be called to service at any time and requested the Board for a leave of absence , which was granted for the time he is in the service of his country. Communications A communication from Fred J. Wilding, making application for the position of Band Director, if a vacancy should exist , was presented and ordered filed. ' A communication from City Physician Folkins, reqesting an increase in salary was presented and ordered filed. A communication from J. M. Cleveland making application for the position of Deputy in the City Clerk1s office if a vacancy should exist, was presented and or— dered filed. Petitions A petition ( 558 ) for removal of the palms on W. Citrus Avenue, between Third and Fourth Streets, signed by A. J. Wilson, et al, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the request was granted, work to be done under supervision of the Street Superintendent. A petition (3598 ) signed by Ruth S. Hodge, et al, requesting curbs and '. gutters on Daisy Avenue from Marion Avenue to Wabash Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the Attorney and Engineer were directed to prepare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting of the Board. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician for the month of May, 1917, were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous On motion, duly seconded,and carried, the President of the Board and the City Treasurer were authorized and directed to purchase for the City of Redlands, ' United States Government Bonds of the "Liberty Loan" issue, in an amount of Ten Thousand ( 40000.00 ) Dollars, and the Clerk was directed to issue 's warrants accordingly, payable 1 out of the General Fund and charge same to the Water Department of said fund. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention S the Board, on { motion, the meeting was adjourned. , f/wVe 5- City Clerk. 00000 000 00000 SI 111010 289 Redlands , California, June 20, 1917. 2 :00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Allsmembers.present , together with the Clerk and Engineer, the Attorney being absent . Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions William Thornquest , of the Redlands Vulcanizing Works, requested the Board for permission to install an ornamental Wayne gasoline street pump on the sidewalk at his place of business on West State Street . After considerable discussion the request was declined as per similar ones in the past . Benjamin Hodge and R. H. Millholland addressed the Board relative to the petition of Ruth Hodge, et al, for curbs and gutters on Daisy Avenue filed at last meeting.. It developed that a change of route in the Easterly portion of said Avenue was desirable and the Board determined to go over the route for investigation, and. re- port at the next regular meeting. Band Director Ball addressed the Board on matters pertaining the trip to Redondo on June 30, 1917 , in honor of Redlands Day at said beach. The Board agreed to furnish the Band for one concert at the regular rate charged the City ( MOO per member ) , the beach City to bear all other expenses . The Board also agreed to donate the services of the Band and $100.00 in cash for the 4th of July celebration in this City , and the Clerk was directed to issue warrant accordingly , payable out of the General Fund. Grant Cooper an employee of the Park Department , this City , appeared before the Board with a request for pay for extra labor in caring for team between 1913 and. 1916. After due consideration the Board denied his request , feeling that he should have made his complaint sooner if not satisfied with the wage received . The Women 's Relief Corps requested permission to hold a Red Cross Benefit in the Amphitheater and park on a date to be selected later. On motion of Trustee Simp- son, seconded by Trustee Underwood, the request was granted. Petitions Petition No. 3599, of M. H. Worley , et al, for paving of alley in Block D, Link Addition, from the Santa Fe Railroad to the Southern Pacific Railroad was pre- sented and ordered filed. On motion,the Attorney and Engineer were directed to pre- pare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting of the Board. Miscellaneous On motion, the Clerk was directed to cancel the following 1917 tax sales for 1916 taxes : Sale No. 214, Mary E. White, Soldier ' s Exemption No. 434.duly filen, but not deducted from her taxes . Sale No. 158, Wm. Nichols, duplicate assessment , assessed to and taxes paid 290 by , Wm. ii.ohaels. Sale No. 81, H. Drury , Estate, Soldier 's Exemption No. "/8'3 filed, but not deducted from taxes . Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned, to meet July 3 , 1917 , the next regular meeting day ( July 4th) being a legal holiday . efAll City Clerk. ' 00000 000 00000 Redlands , California., June 29, 1917 , 8 :00 o 'clock, A . M. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees, regularly called and held on above date with all members of the Board present , except Trustee Tripp. President Brock stated that the object of the meeting was to take action relative to the oral petition C. S. Lombard for a permit to erect a corrugated building on the rear of lot at 335 Orange street . On motion of Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Carter, the Building Inspector was directed to issue a special permit for this building. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was , adjourned. •e ty Clerk. 00000 000 00000 Redlands, California, July 3 , 1917 . 2 :00 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the Clerk, Treasurer, Engineer and Attorney . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ' Oral Petitions C. H. Hammond was before the Board with a complaint as to the policy of the Board in the playground regulation in Smiley Park. President Brock advised Mr. Ham- mond that the Board had adopted the present regulation after due consideration and saw no reason for changing same at this time. WOW W 291 Reports The reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Physician for the month of June were presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Proposed ordinance No. 601,. "Relating to street traffic" , was introduced by Trustee Simpson, and laid over under the rules. Communications _ A communication from George W. Peck, Fullerton, California, making appli- cation for the deputyship in the City Clerk 's office, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Petition No. 3598, Ruth S. Hodge ,et al, for curbs and gutters on Daisy Aveune from Marion to Wabash was discussed at some length, and on motion the Street Superintendent was directed to grade said avenue from Marion Avenue to the South- west corner of Lot 18 Crafts Map, preparatory to the proceedings for curb and gutter . Petition No. 3599, M. H. Worley , et ai, for paving alley between Orange and Fifth streets fromtthe Santa Fe Railroad to the Southern Pacific: Railroad was continued till the next regular meeting. Miscellaneous _ The Budget of estimated resources and expenditures for the 1917-18 fiscal year, presented by the Clerk, was adopted and ordered filed. An unanimous vote of thanks Was tendered Mrs . Helen S. Ferguson for the gift of a fine ,flag suitable for use at Sylvan Park, and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to Mrs . Ferguson, also to Park Superintendent Ferguson for flowers on oc- casion of regular meetings of this Board. The Treasurer was directed to transfer from the Water Department of the General Fund the sum of 09,000 .00 to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Water Bonds. Bills and Salaries were order paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned, ---,'-/-�_Ar . , City Clerk. 00000 000 00000 292 Redlands, California, July 18 , 1917 , 2 o 'clock, P. M. A. regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Building Inspector Armstrong.presented the request of Cope Commercial Co. for removal of the old blacksMith shop at Southwest corner of Orange Street and Stuart Avenue , West to rear of lot , and the installation of a gasoline filling station at said corner. The matter was referred to the Building Inspector and City Engineer with full power to act . Communications A communication and copy of resolution from the Chamber of Commerce, this City , relative to a°Municipal Camp Site " in Bear Valley , was read and ordered filed, a and Trustees Tripp and Carter were appointed as a committee to represent the City in said matter. Petitions The petition of Dr. C. A. Sanborn for removal of alternate pepper trees along his frontage on North side of West Palm Avenue was granted in accordance with recommenda- ' tion of Superintendent Hinckley . The petition of H. C. Gilson, et al. , for a water main on West Lugonia Avenue from Texas Street to West City limits was presented and ordered filed, and referred to the Water Committee and Engineer for investigation and report . _? Petition No. 3599, M. H. Worley, et al. , continued. /- Ordinances bProposed Ordinance No. b0e2" "Fixing the grade upon alleyway in Block D. , Link Addition" , was introduced and laid over under the rules . Proposed Ordinance No. 601, "Relating to Street Traffic" , introduced at last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote : Ayes :- Carter, Tripp , Underwood, Simpson, Brock . Noes : - None. Reports Report of the City Recorder for month of June ; the. Clerk for the quarter and fiscal year, and the Secretary of the Library for the year ending June 30, 1917 , were presented and ordered filed. i 1UOIO 293 Miscellaneous The Fire Committee was authorized to purchase chemical hose for the old fire truck when deemed necessary . On motion of Trustee Simpson, W. E. Phelps , V. S . , was appointed Inspector of dairies and meats, and as such shall make monthly written reports to be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Health. Said Phelps ' term of estVice to commence August 1, 1917 , at a salary of 9$25.00 per month payable out of the Health Department of the General Fund. Superintendent Hinckley was directed to open a:public market place on the same grounds and terms as prevailed last year. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion, the meeting was adijourned. e 6- -City Clerk 00000 000 00000 Redlands, California, August 1, 1917 . 2:00 o ' clock P . M. _,. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions E. D. Patterson, representing E. C. Campbell, owner of the business house adjoining the park on the north at the Cajon Street entrance, petitioned the Board for removal of palms and shrubbery along south wall of said building so a window placed in the wall would afford proper light. Referred to Park Committee and Engineer with full power to act. ' Commun.i_c&timet A communication from the State Railroad Commission, relative to erection of signs at Railroad crossings, was presented and referred to the Attorney, Street Committee and Engineer. Petitions The petition of H. C. Gilson, et al, (No. 3600, ) for a Water Main on West Lugonia Avenue , west of Texas Street, was denied, in accordance with recom- 294 mendation of the Water Committee and Engineer. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 602 "Fixing the Grade upon an alleyway in Block D.`; Link Addition" , introduced at last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Carter, Tripp, Underwood, Simpson, Brock. Noes: None. 1. Reports for the month of July Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physicianjwere presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous Dr. W. F. Phelps, V. S. , filed his oath of office as Inspector of Dairies and Meats, this City. Superintendent Hinckley was authorized to purchase from Roy Barnhart the team and outfit now in use on the street flush wagon at a price not exceeding $500.00, 11. and the Clerk is directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. The Clerk requested permission to exchange the Smith-Premier typewriter in not exceeding his office for an Underwood machine , at a cost ofJ,` 45.00 to the City. Referred to Trustees Carter and Underwood with power to act. • On motion, the Clerk was directed to cancel the following City tax sales on Lot 9 of Olive Grove Addition No. 2: all sales prior to 1916, the title for said time being in the State , therefore property not subject to taxation, as advised by the City Attorney. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. / / ► a, ity Clerk. 00000 000 00000 1110I D 295 Redlands , California, August 15, 1917. 2:00 o'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in the City Marshal 's office, adjournment from the Council Chamber being necessitated by the United States Selective Draft Exemption Board' s occupancy, of same. All members preSbnt , also the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting_ were read and approved. Oral Petitions C. H. Hammond appeared before the Board with a request for the erection of a rest room in the park where all kinds of games, including cards , could be played, cards now being barred. Referred to the Park Committee for investigation and report. C; .F. .Massingale addressed the Board advocating the extension of the water main on Lugonis Avenue West of Texas Street per petition No. 3600 of Gilson, et al. Said petition having been acted upon at the last regular meeting, and no new ground being presented for a reversal, said action was ratified. A. Huizing, representing the men who sell bread from wagons , addressed the Board at some length on the bread situation in this City, and urged the stand- ardization of the size loaf and the regulation of the sale price , if possible. After considerable discussion, the matter was referred to the City Attorney. Communications A communication from the Police Department of the City of Los Angeles requesting the co-operation of this City in handling the unemployed population was read and ordered filed. Referred to the Marshal and Police Committee with power to act. A communication from the St. Ann Hospital , Treadwell, Alaska, solicit- ing aid for said institution, was presented and ordered filed. Application of S. R. Donaldson, of Los Angeles , for the position of band director, was presented and referred to the Music Committee , and ordered filed. A communication from T. R. Rex, tendering his resignation as Deputy Marshal to take effect September 1, 1917 , was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the resignation was accepted with full appreciation by the Board of the very excellent service rendered by Mr. Rex, and the Clerk was instructed to so communicate to said officer. 296 Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. "Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year 1917-18, " was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Reports Park Committee was given more time for final report as to removal of certain palms and shrubbery at the Cajon Street entrance to Smiley Park. Upon advice of the City Attorney, action in the matter of placing new , signs at the Railroad crossings was indefinitely deferred. The House Committee reported the exchange of the Smith-Premier type- writer in the Clerk's office for an Underwood Machine at a cost of $30.00 to the City, as per request of the Clerk made at a former meeting of this Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Baird, -6 on motion, the meeting was adjourned, to meet in the Auditorium of the City Hall on its next regular meeting day. 'Or If L tri --- Ci y Clerk. 00000 000 00000 Redlands , California, September 5 , 1917, 2:00 o 'clock, P. Y. •5 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Auditorium of 1 } the City Hall. All members present., together with the Clerk and Engineer , the City Attorney being absent. Oral Petitions ' John Wessell , of Eureka Street , called the attention of the Board to the increasing prevalence of the Texas sand bur an6 suggested that measures be taken to eradicate same. He also spoke as to the damage to the park benches by boys. All of which was referred to the Engineer , Park and Street Committees. Commn; cations t Communications from the Secretary of the League of Califonnia Municipalities and the Mayor of the -City of Santa Rosa urging the attendance of our City officials at the annual meet4ng of the said League in said city, were presented and ordered filed. 1 110 I D 297 A communication from the Southwestern Home Telephone Company presenting comparative data as to the telephone business and property valuation in the City was presented and ordered filed. Application of (Miss ) Catherine Taggert for position of Assistant City ' Clerk was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Petition No. 3601 of V. B. Acton et al , for a change in the restricted parking space on Orange Street north of Citrus Avenue was presented and ordered filed, the matter being referred to the Ya_-shal and Police Committee. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. "Fixing the Standard Weight of Bread sold in this City" , was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Ordinance No. 603, "Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for t' e Fiscal Year 1917-18" , introduced at last regular meeting, was adopted by the follow- ing vote. Ayes : Carter , Tripp , Underwood , Simpson rnd Brock. Noes : None. Reports The Park Committee recommended that the oral petition of C. ' . Hamr'ond for the erection of another rest room in the park be denied , and or not on the report of the committee was endorsed. Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Physician for the month of August , 1917 , were presented and orderer. filed . riscell ,geous On recommendation of the Marshal , C:alter Phomas was appointed as Deputy Mar- shal , vice T. R. Rex, resigned . A contract and agreement between Charles F. '::ilson and T. A. Gaume -f the first Hart , and the City of Redlands of t .e second part , for the collection L._:d handling of garbage , rubbish, etc . , was presented by the UareHrl and on motion the President and Clerk of this Board were directed to execute sane for and on behalf of the City. Said Lgreement takes the plane of and supersedes the one executed January 1915 , b•et :cen Alexander S. fi;libos and the City. L The City Marshal was authorized and directed to purchase s llr s 1 oo class flar for use on the pole at the triangle , size not less t an 15 'x 3C ' . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further busine°s demanrinr the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned to meet in the Auditorium of tf'e Cit;; Hall on its next regular meeting day. .S'_ A CIP Citi* Clerk CC( CCOrOCO 298 Redlands , California, September 19 . 1917, 2:00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. held in the Auditorium of the City Hall. All members present, also the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ' Oral Petitions A. A. Milhaupt and Attorney North, representatives of the Auto Club of ' Southern California addressed the Board relative to the signs at Railroad crossings required under the law passed at the last session of the Legislature, offering to fur- nish and erect the proper signs at a cost of $2. 75 each to the City. The Clerk read a telegram from the Goodrich Rubber Co. of Los Angeles , offering to furnish the proper signs and post free of cost to the City, the City to erect same. After a full and free discussion of the matter it was referred to the Street Committee, the Engineer * and Attorney with power to act. Communications A communication from Ross Millhouse , of Los Angeles, making application for the position of Band Director, was read and ordered filed. Insurance A communication from the State Compensation/Fund advising of a refund of $34.85 on the "1916 earned premiums" , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce extending invitation to our City officials to attend the Annual Meeting of the League of California Munici- palities to be held in said City September 24 to 30, 1917 , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Secretary of the "National Association for t;'e Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis" extending an invitation to attend the South- western Tuberculosis Conference to be held at Grand Canyon, Arizona, October 22 and 23, 1917, was presented and ordered filed. The application of P. A. Sandstedt for appointment as policeman for Prospect Park was read and ordered filed. Upon request of Mr. Larson, the foreman of said park, the application was granted , Mr. Sandstedt to serve from October 1, 1917 to April 1, 1918. Salary x'50.00 per month. 1 Ordinances Action on the Proposed Ordinance No. "Regulating the sale of Bread and Fixing the standard of weights thereof", was deferred till next regular meeting. NO ID 299 __ Reports The Marshal reported that the parking restriction on Orange Street,..North of Citrus Avenue, had been changed, per petition of Acton, et al #3601. IIResolution In Re: ,Pavin• alle ' betweet Oran:e and Fifth Streets from the Southern Pacific Railway to the Santa Fe Railway, in Block "D" , of Link Addition: 11 "Resolved, That the City Engineer of the City of Redlands be, and he is hereby instruct- ed to make and submit th this Board as soon as practicable, plans , specifications , profiles and cross-sections for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following streets , to wit : The grading to the official grade and paving with concrete pavement that certain alley in Block"D" of the Link Addition in said City from the South line of Lot 9 in said Block, produced East; to the North line of Lot 23 pro- duced East in said Block, all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention Number 322 to be hereafter adopted by this Board together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work; " � , . , . . • ' J . . _ _ _ _ _ . . _ _ . . . Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer did submit plans and specifi.- cations for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention No 322 , whereupon the following Resolution was adopted: - "Resolved, That the plans , specifications , profile and cross-sections prepared by the City Engineer for street work. contemplated to be done iinder. proposed Resolution * Intention Number 322 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. " The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention Number 322 , which provides II for the street work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. Miscellaneous 0 li Mr. Newbegin, Agent for fire hose, exhibited samples of hose and quoted prices to the Board for hurried orders. The fire department not being in immediate need of hose the matter was referred to the Fire Committee. The Clerk was directed to present A. Gregory with a demand for the imme- diate payment of the sewage rental of $1,000.00 for the year ending July 1, 1917 , and to call the attention of Ier. Gregory to the fact that his contract calls for the pay- ment of said rental in advance, making said payment delayed more than a year. 300 Engineer Hinckley was authorized and directed to purchase an electric motor for one of the booster pumps of the Water Department. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the r'inance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Boara, on motion, the meeting was adjourned to meet in the Auditorium of the City Hall on its next regular meeting day. MaWe -- --- City Clerk --- 000co 000 00000 Redlands , California, Octobers, 1917, 2:00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in the auditorium of the City Hall. All members present , together with Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Representatives of the Goodrich Rubber Company being present , President Brock called for the retort of the Street Committee relative to the placing of signs 111 at Railroad crossings. The Attorney advised that it was not compulsory upon the_ City and the Committee recommended that nothing be done at this time. The Goodrich representatives proposed to the Board to furnish and erect a sign that would comply with the State law without cost to the Citz. On motion, the Goodrich proposition was accepted , the work to be subject to the approval of the Engineer and Street Committee. Communications A communication from S. Simone, Los Angeles , California, making application for position of Band Director was read and ordered filed. A copy of the ruling of the State Railroad Commission in the matter of the gas rate for the City was presented and ordered filed. Reports ' Reports of Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician for the month of Sep- tember, 1917 , were presented and ordered filed. In Re. Paving of alley between Orange and Fifth Streets per Resolution of Intention No. 322, was continued till next meeting, at which time protests will be considered. President Brock voiced the complaints of parties to the noise caused by the exhaust at the Ice Company' s plant. Referred to Engineer for investigation. 111010 301 Trustee Carter of the Music Committee recommended that the salary of Band Director Pierce be fixed at $55.00 per month, dating from August 1, 1917 , and it was so ordered. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion, the meeting was adjourned to meet in the Auditorium of the City Hall on its next regular meeting day. City Clerk. ' 00000 000 00000 Redlands , California, October 17 , 1917 , 2: 00( o 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in the auditorium of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Petitions The Petition No. __3602 Of W. L. Thornquest, et al, for two lights on Bonita Street was presented and referred to the Light Committee. Said committee being fulll advised reported favorably, and on motion the petition was granted , subject to the plans of the City Engineer. Ordinances . Action on the proposed ordinance No . _ "Regulating the sale of Bread and fixing the standard of weights thereof" , was indefinitely postponed in deference to the preparation of an Ordinance by the County Supervisors. Reports Report of the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30 , 1917 , was pre- sented and ordered filed. Resolutions The matter of paving the Alley in Block D of the Link Addition between Orange Street and Fifth Street next came up and H. W. Allen, Attorney for Mrs . Cynthia Bethell entered a verbal protest to said proposed inprovemenb. After due consideration the Board denied the protest and adopted "Resolution Ordering Work to be Done No. 322 302 Miscellaneous _ Trustee Carter of the Music Committee recommended that the order made at the last regular meeting of the Board fixing the salary of Band Director Pierce at $55.00 per month be rescinded , and that the salary be fixed at $80.00 per month from August 1, 1917 to October 1, 1917 , and at $60.00 per month from and after October 1, 1917. On motion the recommendation was approved and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly. Trustee Carter presented the complaint of F. J. Rabbeth as to the glare of the Street Car headlights into his residence on Cedar Avenue. No action 'was taken in the . N matter. ' Trustee Underwood called the attention of the Board to the fact that Co. G had now been mustered into the National Army and in view of that fact and the fact that the City also had a number of boys at Camp Lewis to whom no regular contribution had been voted, it was deemed advisable to discontinue the $50.00 monthly contribution heretofore voted Co. G. , and it was so ordered , and the Clerk directed to so communicate to Captain Danielson of Co. G. Clerk Hook presented the request of the "Woman' s Liberty Loan Committee," for the purchase by the City of Bonds of the "Second Liberty Loan" issue. The finances of the City not warranting such a purchase , each official of the City was urged to pur- chase as largely as possible. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the r'inance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meetin gas to meet in the Auditorium of the Hall on its g adjournedCity next regular meeting day. ♦ i i fi iyu erk • 1 111019 303 Redlands , California, November 7, 1917. 2:00 o 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the auditorium of the City Hall. All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communisations A communication from the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee requesting representatives of this Board to attend a mass meeting to be held in Riverside, Calif. , on Nov. 16, 1917 , at 10:30 A. M. , was presented and ordered filed. Pres- ident Brock and Trustee Simpson indicated their intention to attend. The application of Florence Gravers, West Pioneer Ave. , this city, for the position of stenographer in the Clerk's office, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions _ The petition^of Jane S. Taltavall , et al, for removal of a tree at 428 Walnut Ave. , was presented and referred to the Tree Commission with power to act. '•3(003 The petition,pf Leo Stewart, et al, for an amendment to the Ordinance regulating Motor Buses was presented and referred to the City Attorney for report at the next meeting. Re op rts. The reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician for the month of October, 1917, were presented and ordered filed. This being the date set for the opening of bids for the paving of the alley in Block D of the Link Addition: under Resolution of Intention No. 322 , the following proposals were read: F. Montigel & Son $745.44 Geo . Abrahamson 696.00 L. W. Gist $119 per sq. ft. 611.80 The bids being referred to •the City Engineer for checking up, he reported that the bid of L. W. Gist was reasonable and the lowest, and recommended that the award be made to said L. W. Gist , and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the Board adopted Resolution of Award of Contract No. 322, which provides that the con- tract for the said work go to said L. W. Gist at the price named in his bid. All ` 11 other bids were rejected and the Clerk authorized to return certified checks, or bonds , to the unsuccessful bidders. 304 M sce].lan_enue City Sealer of Weights and Measures Armstrong., requested the Board to take up at its next regular meeting the proposed ordinance regulating the sale and weight of bread, and it was so ordered. Mrs. Marjorie Fargo Smith requested the Board for a lease on the old , City (Morrison) Reservoir , as a swimming pool for a term of five years, at one dollar (41.00) per annum. On motion the request was granted and the Attorney directed to draw up the necessary papers for carrying out this order , and the President and Clerk of this Board authorized to execute same for and on behalf of the City. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Com- mittee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, s on motion was adjourned to meet in 2 o o m 2 of the City Hall on its next regular meeting day. City erk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- ` Redlands, California, November 21, 1917. 2: 00 o 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. • All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney , Engineer and Building Inspector. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 4 Communications_. A communication from the State Railroad Commission, submitting its re- port on the highway railroad crossings in this city, was presented and ordered filed, and the Engineer directed to co-operate with said Commission and carry out its re- commendation for this city. Petitions. The Petition No. 560 of Jane S . Taltavall , et al for removal of tree at 428 Walnut Ave. , was continued till next meeting. The Petition No. 3603 of Leo Stewart, et al , for a change in the ordinance regulating Motor Buses was ordered filed, a proposed amendment to said ordinance being introduced this date. Ordinances. Proposed ordinance No. 6 0 (/ "Amending Section 4 oal' Ordinance No. 592, relating to Motor Bus License, " was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under 111011) 305 the rules. , The question of the passage of a bread ordinance was brought up and the Trustees, being advised that the Federal Government had already taken steps for the regulation of the sale and weight of bread, no action by this Board was deemed necessary. Miscellaneous. • The Clerk was authorized to represent the City at the Annual Meeting of the Redlands Water Co. , this city, on Nov. 27 , 191?. The Marshal was authorized to procure, for use of the City Officials, the Automobile Directory and Daily Report, as prepared by the Automobile Publishing Co. , of Los Angeles , at a cost not exceeding thirty ($30.00 ) dollars . The Park Superintendent advised the Board of the gift to the City by Mrs. Mary E. Carson, of about forty ($40.00 ) dollars worth of flower pots. An unanimous vote of appreciation was extended to Mrs. Carson and the Clerk directed to so com- ' municate to her . Trustee Simpson presented the oral request of the operator of street pop- corn wagon for a reduction in his license fee for next year, on account of the business conditions prevailing here. The pce:cent fee of 0150 he thought should be made $100. for the next year . Action was deferred till next regular meeting. Trustee Simpson, at the request of G. S . Biggin, owner of the Armory Build- ing, presented the matter of the City leasing same for use of the Rifle Club and Home Guards. Referred to Trustees Underwood and Simpson for report at next regular meeting. Oh motion duly seconded and carried, Marshal Larmore was designated to act as "License Officer" in co-operating with Federal authorities in carrying out the "Federal Explosive Act of October, 1917 , " and the Clerk directed to so notify the Bureau of Mines, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion,the- meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. City erk --- 00000 000 00000 ---- 306 Redlands, California, Dec. 5, 1917. 2 :00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney, Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications. A communication from the Chief of Police of the City of Oakland, California, requesting the presence of Marshal Larmore at a conference of traffic officers to be held in said City on December 15-17 , 1917, was presented and ordered filed. .Petitions. The Petition No. 560 of Jane S. Taltavall, et al for removal of tree at 428 Walnut Avenue was granted, on recommendation of the tree committee. Reports. Reports of City Treasurer , Clerk, Physician and Recorder for month of November, 1917 were presented and ordered filed. The annual statement of the Redlands Water Company, for the year ending Nov. 20, 1917 was presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of Trustees Underwood and Simpson, the Board agreed to pay the sum of $25.00 per month for the months of November and December ; 1917 , for use of I the Armory Building on West State St . , as a meeting place for the Rifle Club and Home Guards. On motion, the license fee for the street pop-corn wagon was fixed at $100.00 per year for 1918, payable quarterly in advance, and the Clerk was directed to issue a license accordingly. Ordinances. Ordinance No. 604, "Amending Section 4 of Ordinance No. 592 , relating to Motor Bus License, " introduced at the last regular meeting , was adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Carter , Tripp, Underwood, Simpson, and Brock. Noes: None. Miscellaneous . Engineer Hinckley presented the Diagram of Assessment District, prepared under Resolution No. 322 for paving of Alley in Block D, Link Addition, and on motion, said Diagram was approved and adopted. On motion, C. M. Brown was appointed as a member of the City Censor Commission. The question of disposing of the City's crop of potatoes next came up , and on motion it was unanimously decided to turn same over to the Associated Charities of this city. 1110ID 307 Trustee Carter suggested the improvement of the drinking fountain at the Triangle by placing an ornamental cover or arch over it. After some discussion, it was determined to investigate plans of other cities along such lines before taking action. , Trustee Carter requested the appointment of Grant Whitney as Secretary of the Band in place of V. L. Gregory, the present Secretary, stating that Mr. Whitney lived in. the City while Mx. Gregory lived outside . Referred to the Music Committee with full power to act. President Brock announced the appointment of Mrs . A. G. Hubbard and Park Superintendent Ferguson as a Committee to represent the Board in arranging for a Municipal Christmas Tree Program, and the Board endorsed the said appointments. E. Bogert requested the Board for additional lights on Brookside Avenue. Referred to Engineer and Light Committee with power to act. On motion, Delinquent Tax Sales Nos . 29 and 30 of 1913, Casa Loma Hotel, were ordered cancelled, in aid of an effort by the Hotel Co. to dispose of the property to a party who will improve same . City Marshal Larmore presented an agreement signed by Mont. P. Chubb , Druggist , relative to the handling of liquors at his Drug Store in this City. The agreement was ordered filed and the permit issued to the Chubb Drug Co. , on Dec. 2 , 1914, revoked. The cost and penalties on Delinquent Tax Sale No. 124, year 1917, were ordered cancelled, the sale being in error , the Marshal to pay original amount of tax, $1. 62. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned to meet iii Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. City Clerk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands, California, Dec . 19 , 1917. 2: 00 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 Of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney, and Engineer . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications. A communication from the Associated Charities expressing their appreciation of the gift of potatoes grown by the City, was presented and ordered filed. 308 A communication from Captain Ralph Helms of the local Salvation Army, asking the City for aid in their Winter Relief Work was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the sum of ten dollars (*10.00 ) was voted for said purpose, and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly. A communication from Trustee Carter , suggesting retrenchment in City expenses was presented, discussed at some length, and ordered filed. • ' Petitions . 3�O1f Petitionnof Max Weisberg for permissiion to use a rortable gasoline filling tank at his place of business, 506 Orange Street , was presented and ordered filed, and on motion, the petition was granted. ' Reports . The Light Committee recommended two additional lights on Brookside Avenue, per oral request of E. Bogert' and said recommendation was approved by the Board, the lights to be located as' per plans of the City Engineer. Miscellaneous. Trustee Brock presented t}ie request of the Young Women's Christian Associa- .a tion, for a refund of the 1917 City taxes on their property at Cajon St. and Olive Avenue. Action deferred until next meeting. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on lirmotion, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 Of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. ,. . y erk. ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- :s Redlands , California, Jan'y 2, 1918. 2 o 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer , and Attorney. —Oral Petition. Miss Mary E. Cornwall and I:_iss Ethel Amis were before the Board relative to a refund of the City taxes on the property of the local Y. W. C. A. for the year 1917. After a full discussion of the matter , their request was granted, and the e same made applicable to the local Y.. M. C. A. , and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly. Communications . _ A Communication from Ers . Dia Lehman erpressine her appreciation of the flowers sent by the Board for Mr. C. E. Lehman' s funeral was read and ordered filed. Mr. Lehman was a former member of the Board of Trustees . • 11109 309 Reports . Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , and Recorder for month of December , 1917 , were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous . Engineer Hinckley suggested as a matter of economy the removal or certain street lights on streets where not now needed. Referred to Light Committee and Engin- eer with full power to act. On recommendation of Engineer Hinckley, Cecil Harford and Leon Smith, of the Water Department were given an increase of $10.00 each per month. Trustee Carter voting No, as applies to Mr. Smith. An unanimous vote of thanks was extended to Lrs. A. G. Hubbard, the Southern California Edison Co. , the Hammond Lumber Co . , the Independent Electric Co. , and all others who contributed to the success of the 1iunicipal Christmas tree. Bills and salaries were ordered paid aS audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 0I the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. Lity tiler . �� ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands , California, Jan 'y. 16. 1918. 2 o 'clock P. 1... A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Engiteer , Attorney end Marshal . Oral Petitions J. J. Spess . Chairman of the "Thrift Stamp" Sale Committee , addressed the Board relative to the advertising scheme as proposed and advocated by the National Committee , and requested the Board to appropriate the sum of one hundred and seventy ($170.00 ) dollars to meet the expense in this City. The Board , being in full accord with the movement , and being fully advised, unanimously granted the request , and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. .Cpammunications '1 A communication from the State Railroad Commission, containing certain recommen- dations relative to highway railroad crossings in this city was presented to the Board and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee for investigation and report . 2 A communication from Daniel H. Smiley relative to a bequest of $10,000 by A. K. Smiley, Deceased, for the enlargement of the SmileyLibrary, this city, was presented and ordered filed. 310 Ordinances . Proposed Ordinance No . "Relating to the Health of Said City" , was intro- duced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules . Reports. Reports of the Secretary of the Health Department for the month of December, 1917 and of the City Clerk far the quarter ending December 31 . 1917 , were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous _ The term of office of L. Worthington Green and Stewart R. Hotchkiss as Members of the Library Board of Trustees , having exrired on December 31, 1917 , President Brock s appointed each to succeed himself, and on motion, said appointments were approved by the Board for the term ending December 31, 1920. On motion, the sum of Fifteen Thousand F.15 ,000 ) Dollars was ordered transferred from the Water Department of the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the 4 \V9ter Bonds. Marshal Larmore requested the purchase of a filing cabinet for his office. Re- 7-4 ferred to the House Committee and Marshal with full power to act. Marshal Larmore addressed the Board relative to the swearing in as special officers without pay, several members of the Home Guard and Rifle Club in order that they might drill with arms. Referred to the Marshal and Police Committee', ..ith power to act. Trustee Carter of the Music Committee entered a protest against the empThyment of so many non-residents as members of the Band, and suggested that greater efforts be made to interest local talent. The Board assured Mr. Carter and the Music Committee that it was in full accord with all efforts to build a band of local talent, and suggested that 4. b the Band Director use his best efforts to this end. The condition of the Ca .ion. Street car line was a matter of discussion brought up by Trustee Carter , the Vine Street and Olive Avenue crossings being particularly discussed. Engineer Hinckley stated that the car company claimed the delay in completing the improve- ments was occasioned by a breakdown, but that he would fix the two aforementioned crossings, at once , and charge same to the Par.ific Electric Railway Company. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. - Y i5 There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. ' _ y City C erk :r ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- 1 1 IIO.I D 311 Redlands , California, Feb. 6 . 1918. 2: 00 o 'clock. P. L- A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney, Engineer^and Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions, Band Director Pierce addressed the Board in answer to certain criticism of the II management of the Band for using outside talent . Mr. Pierce explained that a number of the local talent had moved away and he was compelled to use the outside musicians if the high Rrade of concerts was to be maintained . The Board, recognizing the importance of the Band, suggested that the Director continue his efforts , using local t^lent as fax as possible. H. W Seager , K. H. Field . an S . R. Hotchl'iss addressed the Board relative to the City taking over the Hillside Cemetery. and filed a statement of the finr•nci.^l con- dition of the Cemetery Association. The members of the Board expressed themseives as being favorable to the proposition, but deferred action till the next meeting. G. S. Biggin, owner of the Armory building , and Geo . Smallwood , Captain of the Home Guards , requested the City to contribute twenty five dollars (25.00 ) per month to- ward the rent of the Armory as a place for meeting and drills of the Guards. After a I full discussion of the matter , the Board granted their request for a period of five months , and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. Communications . The following communications were presented ane ordered filed; from Grant 'Whitney, teruderinghis resignation as Secretary of tha Band . The resignation was accepted an the naming of his successor referred to the Music Committee. w From C. N. Archer, Secretary of the Redlands Day Nursery, requesting a refu'd of the. 1917 taxes on the Nursery property, and on motion tl) recuest was granted and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund . From California Traffic Officers Association, relative to membersflin in the organization. IA communication from the Secretary of the General Medical Board, Council of National Defense, Washington, D. C. ,, was presented and ordered filed with the Secretary of the City Board of Health. A communication from the Pacific Coast Automobile Underwriters Conference , San .� Francisco , suggesting the passage of certain ordinances for the purpose of aiding in pre- venting auto thefts , was presented and referred to the City Attorney. A communication from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, relative to an exhibit for this City at the coming Orange Show was presented and ordered filed. Re- ferred to the Engineer , with power to act. ,i 312 Petitions, t36o,f The petition,,of the Big Bear Valley Transportation Company for permission to use certain streets in this City for its passenger and freight transportation business to Big Bear Lake was presented and ordered filed, and February 2C , 1918, at 2 o 'clock, P.M. at the City HAll, was fixed as the time and place for hearing said petition. Reports. Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Physician for the months of January, 1918, were presented and ordered filed. Report of the City Engineer relati . e to recommendations of the State Railroad Commission as to certain crossings in this City, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the report of the Engineer was approved, and a copy ordered sent to the State Railroad Commission. Ordinances. Ordinance No. 605 : "Relating to the Health of ..aid City, " introduced at the last regn' ar meeting, was adopted by the follow 'ng vote : Ayes: Carter , Tripp, Underwood , Simpson and Brock. Noes None . Miscellaneous. * (Bias-for-Frinti-ng}---See-Page c'-6-Fcrr-o-rda On motion the sum of Fifty (50.00 ) dollars per month for a period of three I months was appropriated for the use and benefit of the local chapter of the Red Cross , and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the General Fund . Upon recuest and in accordance with several years rrzctice , the city tax for the year 1917 , on the property of Daniel Smiley ( Smiley Heights ) was ordered refunded , and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. Superintendent Hinckley was directed to furnish water for irrigation purposes to parties convenient to the Texas .street plant . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion i. the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. * The City Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for do ng the local and legal advertising for the City for one ( 1) year beginning March 1st . 1918; for publishing the Delinquent tax list for the fiscal year 1917-1918; and for furnishing the supplies and doing the job printing for the said year beginning March 1st, 1912. Ci y Clerk ---- 00000 000 e0000 ---- el itr-- r UOID 313 1 Redlands , California, Feb, 20, 1918. . 2 :00 o 'clock, P. T.T. i A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall . I G' I , All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney, Engineer , Marshal and F, Treasurer. This being the date set for hearing on the petition of the Big Bear Valley Transportation Company for permit to operate over. certain streets in this City, Attorney . IIII ' Powell representing Harry Beal of the Mountain Auto Stage Line , addressed the Board in opposition to the petition, stating that two companies were already' in the field and f fully able to handle all the business . Wallace Chadwick of the Mountain Auto Line spoke along the same lines , and suggested that action on the petition be deferred till after C fl F, action by the atate Railroad Commission.. The petitioners not being represented, on mo- ` tion the hearing was continued till *hhtnext meeting. . 4 ' The proposal of the Hillside Cemetery Association to turn over the Cemetery to w ; the City, coming up for action, on motion the proposition was accepted and the City Attor- ney directed to prepare the necessary papers for consumating the transfer . Reports . ` On request, the Music Committee was granted an extension of time till next meet- f ing to report in the matter of a Secretary for the Band. Attorney was granted an extension of time till the next meeting to report as to the request of the Pacific Coast Underwriters Conference for the passage of certain . ordinances relative to Auto thefts . Bid r _ - . This being the time fixed for the opening of bids for publishing the Delinquent Tax List for the year 1918: local and legal advertising and job printing for the coming i year, beginning March 1, 1918, the following bids were received:- The Redlands Daily Pacts : - . For printing Delinquent Tax Dist first insertion 70 cents per inch n rr 1T rr n Second " 50 "- Ir n TT m n n " - Third " - 40 " n. " For doing the local advertising - 8 cents per line each insertion i 1 it ." IT " " - 10 cents per line on special page TT n 11 1, n - 25 cents per line under "Local Notes. " For doing the legal advertising First insertion 70 cents per inch ,:s :. " - TI r, - n n Second u.... 60 - . '! „r!•_ ,,j n ee IT n " - Third " 40 " " Ti TT It n n TT - Subsea i,, " 40 n a n - - This being the only bid received for the above services , the Firet jSeoond and Third items of the Notices Calling for Bids , on motion, duly seconded_ and carried, the Contract was awarded to the Redlands Daily 'acts. . ', _,- a_ ' a F .„ . . _ „, . J 77 r . -On the Fourth item of the notice above referred to, for furnishing supplies L and doing the job printing for one ( 1) year beginning March 1st, 1918, the following ' bids were received as per schedule submitted by the City Clerk's Office:- The Redlands Daily Facts $297.40 • The Redlands Review Co. 293.40 H. i,.. Rice and Son 292. 75 The Citrograph Publishing Co. 288.25 t k. 1 The bid of the Citrograph Publishing Co . being the lowest, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the contract was awarded to said Citrograph Publishing Co. at the is price named for each of the various itenn in the schedule, and all other bids on this item of the Notice Calling for Bids were rejected. Miscellaneous. N To insure an uninterrupted power service at the City pumping plants, Engineer Hinckley was directed to take the necessary steps for electric connection with the i r' r. power line of the Southern California Edison Company for emergency use. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. .; There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. 4 t 0°9 :: � yerk. 4. ---- 00000 0GG 00000 ---- -• 4 Redlands, California, March 6, 1918. 4 • 2:00 o 'clock, P.M. 4. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, -held in Room 2 of the City Hall. 444 All members present, togetheritith the Clerk, Attorney, Engineer, Marshal and Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. : Petitions • µt. The petition of the Nazarene lhurch to plant California Mountain Cedars along the frontage of their prop--rty at the Southeast corner of Alta Street and Sun Avenue was presented and referred to the tree committee and Engineer with power to act. The Big Bear Valley Transportatina Company's petition for use of certain streets in the city coming up for hearing , and no one being present to represent the - Company, on motion action was deferred indefinitely. Ordinances. • Proposed Ordinance No. • "Providing for the payment of fees for the In- a speaon of Neat Cattle , Sheep and swine , to be used for human consumption in the City, " " ` ` was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid ever under the rules. 9# Yf6....ii. .y... ..- - - M . ' . XPi Resolutions. Trustee Underwood offered and moved the adoption of a resolution calling 4 General Municipal Election to be held on Monday, April 8, 1918, and the same was unanimously adopted. I Reports. Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month of February, 1918 , were presented and ordered filed. I[: H 111 The Southwestern Home Telephone Company filed its written report of gross re- 1 k i ceipts for the calendar year , 1917. The City Attorney reported that he saw no need of passage of special ordinance relative to auto thefts , as proposed by the Pacific Coast Auto Underwriters Conference. The Music Committee had no report to make relative to a Secretary for the Band. On recommendation of the fire committee, the Trustees adopted and ordered filed L7 ' a set of "Rules and Regulations, fof' the' guidance and operation of the Fire Department, " to be effective on and after. April first, 1518. ri Miscellaneous. - On recommendation of the Marshal, all special permits for disposal of garbage were ordered cancelled on and after April first, 1918, and the Clerk directed to notify all parties concerned. On request, the County Bee Keepers Association was granted the use of the City 4 Hall Auditorium on March 19th, 1918. The request of G. Palmtag for refund of yl_00 on license for dog which died a l few rays after January first , 1918, was denied . The Adams Music store on Orange Street was granted permission to hang an elec- trio sign over the sidewalk, subject to arrroval of the Street Superintendent. The Clerk was directed to secure from the County Clerk the use of the affidavits of Registration and five copies of Indexes of Jame for each precinct in the City for use at the city election, April 8, 1918. On motion, the salary for o-fio -rs of election on April 0,, 1918, was fixed at ,E . $4.00 each, and for v.se of polling place , the amount of 05.00 was set. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 0:. the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. City Clerk. R • ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- .s . [ ,,,1 I a. 41 if ...:a=x ,"_.__.... t..i._.i._... "..a. .+Y .. a �.uw...... r....a.. .uali-tec..ui..e:..:6.r.vu•.. _- m'.11tl14�.liYt�i K ....._ P.w...u..,..a.._1Svh Redlands, California, March 20. 1918. 2:00 o'clock,: M,. . A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. j The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Petitions . The Pacific Electric Railway Company filed a petition No. 4tro6, for au.therit; ' to discontinue car service on certain lines in this City for a period of six months. I Action deferred till next regular meeting. The petition No. /6,070f Mrs. W. C . Cowles, et al. , for the improvement of the - ,, a Canyon Road near the Country Club was presented and ref:rred to the Street Committee and Engineer for investigation and report. _ The petition No. .045-420eof C. H. Hammond, et al. , for discontinuance of the prac- tice of running water from storm ditches into the sewer line , was presented and referred to the Engineer and members of the Board for investigation and report. t, The petition No. .l.? of Mrs. W. H. Bethel to remove the date pa1*.3n front of .. fly �, .SZ? ._ L her property along the west line of Lincoln Street , and the petition/of E. S. Pohl for the removal of the fan palm in front of his residence at the Southwest corner of Highland . Avenue and. Monterey Street ; were presented and referred to the Tree Committee and Mgt- °3 neer for investigation and report. - t The petition No. Ate of the Nazarene Church for permission to plant California Mountain Cedars along the frontage of their property at the Southeast corner of Alta s' street and Sun Avenue , . presented at the last meeting of the Board, was granted, on re-i. , commendation of the Tree Committee. Oral Petitions. 4 H. C. Deming requested and was granted permission for the establishment of a hand and steam laundry in his building at 523 Orange Street.. Ben Marti, representing the Senior Class of the High School addressed the Bard SYy , . requesting the use of the Amphitheatre for the' ass Graduation exercises in June. The. _. 4 request was granted provided no admission fee is charged. Reports. The rerort of the City Physician for the month of February, 1918, was presented kH and ordered filed. r.: Communications. III .. Leo Merriman, Secretary and Auto Driver of the 'Fire Department, requested a g _ #hree month leave of absence, or the acceptance of his resignation, Referred to the Fire wit Committee. : iG.idu.:.:.w...s, �.: ... ._. _w... ... ,.:_._ .... .__ ,.. .,. . .. ...-. .... �,...�.,....m,.... ._.. .-. .., ...arc....._ i .: 1 I I 3 ` Ordinances. Proposed Ordinance No. 606 "Providing for the payment of fees for the inspection • of neat cattle , sheep and swine to be used for human consumption in the City," introduced at the last regular meeting, was amended, the amendment being adopted as read. The Ordi- v nance, as amended, was then adopted by the following vote : f Ayes : Tripp, Underwood, Simpson and Brock. Noes : Carter. , r Miscellaneous . Engineer Hinckley presented the request of parties ' iving outside the City far ' • use of the road roller in pulling stumps. Referred to the Engineer with full power to act. The Clerk was directed to advertise for sealed bids for the dwelling house lo- € Bated on the City's property at the Southwest corner of Reservoir ,street and Crescent Ave- nue. F Trustee Simpson voiced the complaint of a number of Auto owners as to the poor quality of gasoline being sold in the City. Referred to ;sealer of Weights and Measzres, Armstrong , for investigation and report. !' On motion, the following resolution was passed: "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, that pursuant and subject to all the terror; , conditions and provisions of the Public Health Act of the state of California, approved March 23, 1907, and all amendments thereto , application by this City be made to the State Board of Health of the State of California, fa- a permit to use the sewer system now existing in said City. Said sewer system now exists throughout said City. The sewage of said city is disposed of outside of said city, and used by private parties for irrigation of orange trees : that the President of said City Board of Trus- , - tees be and hereby is authorized and directed to cause the necessary data to be prepared, and investigations to be made., and in the name of said City , to sign and file such appli- cation with the said State Board of Health. " . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion , the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 Cf the City Hall on the next `iegular meeting, , day. ; i. t City Clerk. ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- r i 1 • 4L' Fi , 4, , t. . 7. a .. rais Redlands , California, March 23 , 1918. A special meeting regularly called and held on above date, with all members present except Trustee Carter. - F Dr. Folkins tendered his resignation as Secretary of the Board of Health, ,which 'IL was accepted with a vote of thanks for faithful services rendered. . On motion, Dr. Tin. A. Taltavall was appointed Secretary of the Board of Health to serve during the pleasure of this Board, at a, salary rate of $2000 per year, service to begin on this date. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion , the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of thelCity Hall on the next regular meeting day. _ __ /�' -j y - rk. ---- 00000 CTC 00000 5 Redlands , California; April 3, 1918; 2 o 'c1T)ok P.L .. A regular meeting of the Board, held in the auditorium of the City Hall, ad from Room 2 jo-urnment4being necessitated by the large number of visitors present. All members were present , together with the Attorney , :Clerk and Engineer. - " The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special -Meting of March 23, 1918 were read and aTrrroved. Communications . k. A communication from Dr. Franklin Marlin of the Council of national Defense, Washington, D. C. , relative to the campaign against venereal diseases was presented and referred to the Health-.iasard. A communication from the Advertising Committee of the Third Liberty Loan cam- . am-paign , requesting the Board to appropriate the sum of two hundred ($200. ) dollars toward ' the expense of advertising, was read: and ordered filed. H. H. Gars tin and others a addressed the Board in behalf of the request. It being ascertained that the funds of - the City subject to use for ouch purposes was practically exhausted, the sum of 0100 - was appropriated, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. - Petitions. The petitions of Mrs. H. W. Bethel and E. S. Pohl for removal of palms 'along theirproperty, filed at the last regular meeting of the Board, were gritted, as per , Yom,. recommendation of the tree Committee. The petition- No. 161c of the Redlands Hardware and Stove Company for per- ssion to place an electric sign over the sidewalk at their place of business on Orange t " treet, v:as . presented and, b,rdered filed„ .and their request granted per recommendation of the Street Committee and- Superintendent. 0i' r- - . • :- r " The petition No. 3608_ of C. H. Hammond, et al. , for the discontinuance of the _ practice of running storm water into the sewer line at 'state and Ninth streets, filed 319 at the last regular meeting , was denied, per recommendation of the Engineer and after in- vestigetion by the Board as a committee of the whole. A petition No. J6 0 signed by T. R. Cheney, et al. , protesting against the granting of • the request of the Pacific Electric Railway Company for permission to discon ' tinue car service on the Olive Avenue line was presented and ordered filed. After con- sidero-ble discussion by all patties interested , action was deferred till the next regular meeting, when a schedule of a limited service will be presented by the street car company for consideration. , A petition No. 4 signed by E. Weaver , et al. , for the closing of Tenth Street, north of Central Avenue, was presented and ordered filed, and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting. The petition No. AE227of Mrs . W. C. Cowles t, et al. , for the improvement of the Canyon road near the Country Club, filed at the last regular meeting was denied, the Street Superintendend advising that the road in question was not a public street . , • Rer:orts. • Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Physician for the month of March, 1918, were presented and ofdered filed. Sealer of Weights and Measures Armstrong presented a written report as to findings relative to quality of gasoline, which rerort was ordered filed. The Fire Committee recommended that the resignation o,' Leo Merriman of the Fire Department, presented at the last regular meeting, be accepted and that James Jorgensen be appointed to fill the vacancy, and on motion the retommendation was approved.. Bids . , • Pursuant to order of this Board, and the advertisement , bids for the dwelling ! house on the City property near the southwest corner of Crescent Avenue and Reservoir :'street, were next opened, and the fo : wing bids submitted: M. A. Osborn $ 60.00 Lee B. Forrest 60.00 Geo. H. Anderson 75.00 Ezra Bailey206.00 - Dike & Logie 251.50 The bid of Dike & Logie being the highest , and being considered a fair price, was accepted and -the building declared sold to said Dike & Logie at the price stated in their bid, 0251:50. "11 Miscellaneous. The- funds appropriated for the mnnioipa . band being about exhausted, the matter of 4' . continutia>he concerts was referred to Trustees. Carter and Underwood with full power to act. Bills and Celerity were ordered aid as audited by the- Finance Committee. �q.,,F c - 4 3 1 .320OTOJ There being no further buoiness demanding the attention of the Board, on motion. i the meeting was adjourned to meet 9n April 10. 1918. ter the purpose of canvassing the re- turns of the City election of April 8. 1918, and any other matters that may come before the Board. 1. y 0 erk. t Sew€ 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands , California, Aril 10. 1918. 2:00 o 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trust.eas: All members preset. V The Board proceeded to canvass the returns of the Municipal Election held on the 8th day of April, 1918, which abater& the following results: Official City El eation Returns -_ Municipal Election held April 8th, 1918: Precincts Total For Trustee: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 . 9 V_ 11 A. E. Brock 102 116 67 125 177 222 150 119 130 84 202 1493 111 Theodore H. Doan 39 37 25 52 67 88 58 35 49 46 99 595 Will L. Fowler 97 106 59 86 153 150 119 95,125 84 176 . 12841. Neil McMullen 35 52 33 26 32 109 35 30 ''8l 46 47 526 r° Benj. C. Torrence 31 46 26 22 40 16 26 16 51 30 38 342 O. A. Tripp 75 98 651 114- 145 241 112 10E 96 65 163 1242 Por' Clerk: C. P. Hook 122 139 88 138 200 451 161 130 161 103 232 1725 For Treasurer: • • . Chaff« . N.:4 :Archer 50 77 44 49 91 72 60 46 74 49 1I., V29 James F. Wheat 83 75 48 95 122 4ff 106 90 100 64 130 1112 , Ill Precinct Total 1 • 5. 96 74 39 _-- . :: - - Whereupon by motian, duly seconded and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:- "Resolved - That the Board of Trustees of the OitY of Redlands, having can- vassed the returns of the General Municipal 8leetion, does hereby declare the remit of such election to be as follows: a kilath . 321 1 - i That at such election the following named persona were; and they are hereby r, declared to be elected to the offices hereinafter designated, viz :., • For members of the Board of Trustees . Full term:- A. B. Brock, C . A. Tripp and Will L. Fowler. 1 For City Clerk - Clint P. Hook. For City Treasurer - -dames F. meat Resolved - That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to ester in the records of this Board, a statement of the result of such election as regeired so to de by law, and to deliver to each of said persons so elected a Certificate of 'election signed by him, and duly authenticated by the Seal of said City. " Petition No. 54,4 of the University of Redlands to remove pepper trees on Colton Avenue from University Street to Cook Street, and to set palms , oaks and acacias was referred to the Tree Committee, with power to act. On recommendation of the Marshal and Police- Committee , H. H. Fiske vas arpoint- ed a special policeman without pay, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the ' meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 Of the City Hall , on Monday, April 15 , 1918, at 2 o 'clock peel. tr l . / r / , _ _ , er. . R s ,---- 00000 000 00000 ---- q Redlands , California, April 15, 1918 ,, ! 2:00 o 'clock, p. m. •r An adjourned regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present except Trustee Underwood. - Pursuant to adjournment, the Board of Trustees met in regular session on the above date. This being the time for the new members to assume office, the oath of office • was duly administered by the Clerk to the recontlyeelected Trustees , A. E. Brock, C . A. illTripp and W. I. Fowler , for the full term, whereupon raid members assumed their duties. Trustee Simpson spoke words of commendation and welcome to the new members , and moved the t election of A. F. Brock as President of the Board. Trustees Carter and Tripp seconded the motion. The question being put, Mr. Brock was unanimously elected. In a few words , Mr. Brock accepted the honor and pledged the Board to an economical, efficient and busi- ness advdnistration. ,? There being ho further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meet- r ing was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. F e / . _ _ e C•fty Clam i 00000 000 00000 ---- a..ae.::.�.....»..., ,...,,is.ruwMuSSaS'.'Sm un =e_ .._6tt,.n aa_ —is • • ' Redlands , California, April 17th. 1918 2:00 eclock, p. m. i A regular meeting .of the Board of Trustees, held in the Auditorium of the City Hall, adjournment from Room 2 being necessitated by the number of visitors present. I r All members present , together with the : Clerk, Attorney, gineer, Treasurer t and Mar sh_al. - . Minutes of the special meeting hold on Monday, April 15th; were read and i approved. IF Qopmunicatiens. A communication from Francis Cuttle , President of the Tri County later Con- :;:- I servation Association, requesting this City to subscribe to the expense of the work of Vspreading flood waters of the .=Nanta Ana River was presented and ordered filed, and after a full discussion of the matter, the stun of one hundred {100.00 ) dollars was appropriated, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. `et tions. Petition #564 of the University of Redlands for removal and planting of trees , ,on Colton Avenue between University and Cook Street, was referred to the Tree Committee and Engineer with rower to act. II Petition #.5c/,z of T. A. Gaume for permit to place a meat carrier track over A the sidewalk on West Central Avenue at his place of business , was presented and referred to the Building Committee and Engineer with power to act. L The petition #SC/3 of Letitia F. Jones , et al . , for closing the alley in Park Villa Addition, between Lot 17 and Lots 18, 19, and 20 was presented and ordered filed, and the request granted, proceeding under Resolution of Intention No; 323. -` #-S4f4- The petition'of C. H. atone, et al. , for the appointment of B. E. Hales as et, ,47 City Attorney was presented and ordered filed. After a full discussion, Trustee Tripp moved the reappointment of P. A. Leonard, seconded by Trustee Simpson. Trustees Tripp , 4 and Simpson and President Brook voted aye, and Trustees Carter and Fowler , No, where- 4 w upon said Leonard was declared duly appointed to the position of City Attorney at the 1 present salary. IIIAction on the Petition #3606 of the Pacific Electric-- Railway Company for discontinuing service on the Olive Avenue line , was rose° ill the n`e me ting1. 4 ' upon request of the petitioners. t - t P Eonolutions. - : . On petitions #3611 and 3612, the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. • Ili 323, in wards and figures following: Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands, as follows: lot. That it is the intention of said Board to order the closing of that portion of- Tenth Street lying north of the north line of East Central Avenue tproduced ' '` across said Tenth Street) to the Mill Creek ganja. ...:...- -....., ..,..v ...'v. _ -. ..Y.�:.... ...... ..... —....a.L.a...:i-ia.......r YNl4.t.wa --t6....ec. ..__..,... .r,Y,'r. x.....uu.. RI/(lID The land which is by said Board deemed necessary to be taken therefor and which this Board intends to take therefor is that part of said Tenth street described above. That the exterior boundaries of said district hereby established and the- exterior boun- daries of the district hereby declared to be affected and benefitted by said work and improvement and to be assessed to pay the aa.maces , costs and expenses thereof are des- I t cribed as follows to-wit:. The exterior boundaries of Lot 5 of Hancook1s Addition and the exterior boun- daxies of Lots 33 , 34 and 35 of Arcadia Tract. 2nd. That it is the' intention of said Board to order the closing of that cer- tain alleyway in Park Villa Tract lying between Lot 17 and Lots 18, 19 and 20 of said Tract. That the land which said Board deems necessary to be taken therefor and which it intends to take therefor is all of said alleyway. That the exterior boundaries of the district hereby established and the exterior boundaries of the district of land here- by declared to be affected and benefitted by said work or improvement and to be assessed to pay the damages , costs and expenses thereof , are described as follows-, to-wit : . The exterior boundaries of said Lots 17 , 18, 19 and 20 of said Park Villa Tract. Said Hancock Addition, Arcadia Tract and Park Villa Tract are situated in the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, according to maps thereof of record in the Recorder 's office of said San Bernardino County. The Redlands Daily pacts , a daily newspaper published and circulated in said s city is hereby designated as the newspaper in which the Street Superintendent of said ill city shall cause to be published in the manner and form and as required by law, notices of the passage of this resolution and he is hereby directed to cause notices of the &" passage of this resolution to be posted in the manner and form and as required by law and to cause a notice similar in substance to be -published in said newspaper for the period of ten days as required by law. Miscellaneous. ' On motion, duly seconded, Geo. E. Larmore was unanimously reappointed City - „ Marsha' , at the present salary*. President Brock named the following standing committees : Auditing Trustees Tripp and Brock Building and Housing ” Carter and Fowler Fire " Carter and Simr.son Health '. . . . Tri?: and Fowler Lighting " Fowler and Tripp Mus is . " Simpson and Fowler Ordinance v. nd Carter • Tripp_. Parks and Trees Carter and S_mpson I IIIPolice " Simpson and Carter , Sewers and 'rater 'T Simpson and Tripp Streets ^ Fowler and Simpson • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. i „ , k 3� There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet in. Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day.. <at . • i� erh. 0000 CCC 0000 Redlands , California, Marl, 1918: 2:00 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board rf Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Engineer, Attorney and Marshal. s The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications. A communication from the Pacific Division of the American Red Cross, requesting all materials from city offices, which are of no further value to the -city, be turned over to the local chapter of the Red Cross , was presented and ordered file.. A communication from the State Board of Health setting forth "regulations, governing use of sewage for irrigation, purposes", was presented to the Beard and or- • dered filed with A. Gregory, the user of the city sewage. Pe itions. The petition # 6isof W. S . Hall, et al, for street lights on Clifton Avinae from the present terminus west to San Mateo Street was presented to the Beard and re- terred to the Light Committee. Petition #I6oaof the Pacifie Mestrie Railway Company, relative to Olive Avenue car sorties, was continued till the next meeting. Reports. Reports of the City Recorder, Clerk, Treasurer and Physician fat the month 5 t April, and of the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31, 1918, were presented and Ordered filed. Resolution #328, olosiwg Tenth Street from Mast Central Avemue north to the Mill Creek Zanja, and that certain allay in Park Villa Tract between 14t ' I7 and Lets 18, 19 and 20, was continued till the Met meeting. fid lista quo. The Bonds of City Clerk Hook, and City Treasurer float, were presented, approved and ordered filed. On recommendation of Clerk Book, it waa ordered th *- Harold Seett be, and he is hereby appointed Deputy City Clerk. On recommendation of Pire Wed .Membaugh, Ply sP8[fter wee appointed truck driver in_the fire department, acs 3Sas€a Jorgetlsen,- calls to army service; at a :.� , salary a #74 per month. 1h0ID 325. The request of Fire Chief Mosbaugh for an "Electrifies" for use at the Fire Department was referred to the fire committee with power to act. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. City - erk. 0000 000 0000 Redlands, California, May 15, 1918 2:00 o 'clock, pl.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, except Trustee Simpson: together with the Clerk, En- gineer, Attorney and Marshal. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from the City Clerk of Berkeley submitting a copy of the Anti- Sedition Ordinance of said city, was presented and referred to the police committee and City Attorney. A communication from the Secretary of the Water Conservation Association of Riverside, California, acknowledging with thanks the receipt of the $100 donated by this Board to assist in the work of spreading storm waters in the upper Santa Ana, was presented and ordered filed. Reports The Light Committee recommended that no action be taken at this time on the Petition No. 3615 for street lights on Clifton Avenue from the present terminus to San Mateo Street, and said recommendation was approved. The report of Building Inspector Armstrong for the quarter ending. March 31, 1918, was presented and ordered filed. Petition No. 3606, relative to Olive Avenue car service, was continued. Resolut ions. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: 1 "The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do resolve as follows, to-wit: 1st. That all that portion of Tenth Street lying north of the .� north line of East Central Avenue (produced across said Tenth Street) and that certain alleyway in Park Villa Tract lying be- tween Lot 17 and Lots 18, 19 and 20 of said Tract, all according to maps thereof of record in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County be and the same are hereby closed, vacated and abandoned as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 323 of said City. .1', 326 2nd. That the said work is for the closing of that portion of said Tenth Street and said alleyway above described and it appears to said Board that there are no costs , damages or ex- penses occasioned by or arising out of said work and that no assessment 'is necessary to pay any costs , damages or expenses therefor and that on account thereof no commissioners are appointed to assess benefits or damages for said work or to have supervision thereof." Miscellaneous. The premiums to the National Surety Company having been paid, the renewal of the bonds of Geo. E. Larmore, as Marshal, and Chas. N. Archer as Deputy were accepted. On recommendation of the Marshal and Police Committee, Frank W. Nutter was appointed as special police without compensation. Bills and Salaries were ordered said as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. ///AI • City Clerk 0000 000 0000 Redlands , California June 5, 1918: 2 o 'clock, p.m. ,a- 71 4 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. „R All members present, together with the Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney, Engineer and Marshal. The minutes of the last regula± meeting were read and approved. 44- Communications. A communication from John Perrin, Chairman Sub-Committee Capital Issues Com- ' mittee, San Francisco , urging governmental economy, during the war, was presented and ordered filed, the Board expressing itself as being in full sympathy with the movement. t Reports . Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Physician for the month of May, 1918, were presented and ordered filed. The Clerk reported the sale of the one share of Redlands Water Company stock held by the City. The sale price was $50. 1 UOI1) 327 Miscellaneous. C. S. Lombard, through Superintendent Hinckley, requested permission to repair the wood awning along his property on West Central Avenue. After investigation by the Board, the request was granted, and the Building Inspector directed to issue a permit accord- ingly. On recommendation of the Marshal, and for the protection of the newsboys and the convenience of the travelling public , the Clerk was directed to write the Pacific Electric Railway officials and request them to direct their men to unload the bundles of newspapers at the Southern Pacific Station grounds , instead of the more central business district as is now done. Trustee Carter called attention of the Board to the partial obstruction of the sidewalk by the bars of the north gate of the Santa Fe Orange Street crossing when this gate is raised. The Clerk was directed to communicate with the proper officials concerning this matter. The Baptist Church, through Trustee Fowler, requested that the large pepper trees along the north property line be removed. The request was granted under supervision of Superintendent Hinckley. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting date. Ate Y erk. ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands, California June 19 , 1918: 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. Present: Trustees Brock, Fowler , Simpson and Tripp, together with the Clerk, Attorney, Marshal and Engineer. Trustee Carter , absent. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications. A communication from H. E. Cromas , Santa Fe Agent , stating that the gates at the Orange Street crossing would be properly adjusted as per request of the Board at its last meeting , was read and ordered filed. A communication from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco , John Perrin, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Capital Issues; thanking the Board for its co-operation in governmental economy_; was presented and ordered filed. A communication from G. B. Dunham, this city, urging the City to build a swimming pool in Sylvan Park when normal conditions again prevail, was read and ordered filed; the Board having plans for such an improvement when conditions justify such an expenditure. 328 A communication from Secretary Isham of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association for use of the Amphitheatre for their annual meeting on June 27th. was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the request was granted. A communication from Mr. Isham, representing the Redlands Ministerial Union, requesting the use of the amphitheatre for ten Sunday evening union services, beginning June 30th, was presented and ordered filed. Following the custom of several years, the request was granted. A communication from Mayor Catick, of San Bernardino , extending to this City an invitation to join them in a celebration on July 4, 1918, at San Bernardino, was ' presented and ordered filed. On motion, the invitation was accepted, and the Clerk di- rected to so communicate to Mayor Catick. Ordinances. l Ordinance No. 4;07 "Relating to Public Dances", was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Miscellaneous. An agreement between the City and the Young Mens.' Christian Association for the public use of the Y.M.C.A. swimming pool was presented, and being 0. K. 'd by the Attorney and Marshal , the Board directed the President and Clerk of this Board to execute same for and on behalf of the City. The Clark presented the request of Mr. S av ery for use of the auditorium for establishing a public forum for the discussion of matters of public interests The request was granted. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Fihance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. / . City Clerk. 0000 000 0000 Redlands, California July 3, 1918: 2 o'clock, p.m. '. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney, Engineer, Marshal and Treasurer. ' The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 1U0ID 329 Communications A communication from the Pacific Electric Railway Company, relative to the unloading of newspapers was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Pacific Electric Railway Company, relative to the dis- continuance of certain car service in this City was presented and ordered filed. On motion the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS: - The Pacific Electric Railway has filed an application with the Railway Commission of the State of California for permission to discontinue its service upon the Country Club and Terracina Avenue street car lines now being operated in the City of Redlands , and WHEREAS : - There are many persons dependant upon said car service for means of travel from their homes to and from the business portion of said City, and WHEREAS : - There are many school children depen- dant upon such car service for transportation to and from their homes to the public school buildings of said City, and WHEREAS: - The discontinuance of such service will result in great inconvenience to all such persons, and to the public in general , and will result in deprecia- tion of property values along the lines of such service, and WHEREAS : - There is in the judgment of this Board, no adequate grounds or reason for the total discontin- uance of such service upon either or said street car lines: therefor BE IT RESOLVED: - That this Board does hereby pro- test and object to the abandonment of street car service upon said lines or either of them. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: - That a certified copy of this Resolution be sent to the Railway Commission of the State of California, and to the Pacific Electric=:Railway Co . , and that such other and further action be taken as the President of this Board and the City Attorney may deem necessary or desirable in the matter . Ordinances Ordinance No. 607, "Relative to •Public Dances , " introduced at the regular meet- ing of June 19 , 1918, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes; Brock, Carter, Fowler, Simpson and Tripp. Noes : None. Reports. 11 Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Physician for the month ofJune, 1918, and of the Clerk for the quarter ending June 30, 19181 were presented and ordered filed, as was also annual report of the Fire Department. Miscellaneous On motion, the sum of$37096 was appropriated for the purchase of War Savings Stamps , and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. On motion, the Treasurer was directed to transfer from the General Fund :to • the interest and sinking fund of the Water Bonds, t e sum of $15,000.00: and charge $5,000 of said giii to the Water Department, $112,000 to be taken in exchange for a like sum of Liberty Bonds charged to said Water Department 330 June 6, 1917. On motion of Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Fowler , the City Engineer and Lighting Committee were directed to reduce the number of incandescent street lights to the minimum provided by the contract with the Edison Company. Next came the matter of a budget for the fiscal year 1918-19 . On motion, unanimously adopted, the salary of the City Physician was fixed at $1700 per annum, with no allowance for gasoline, oil, etc. The budget was then adopted as prepared by the several committees and heads of departments. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. 417 e - V i City Clerk. 0000 000 0000 Redlands, California July 17th, 1918 : 2 o ' clock, p;:m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the L'ity hall. Present : Trustees Brock, Fowler, Simpsonand Tripp. Absent, Carter, ' Oral yptitions County Horticultural Commissioner Hadley called attention of the Board to the presence of sand burrs in some sections of the City and requested the co-operation of the city in eradicating same. Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee with power to act, Ordinances. Proposed Ordinance No. 647 "Amending Sec, 117, Ordinance 580", relating to solicitors, and Proposed Ordinance No. 649 "relating to the acquisition of the propty of the Hillside Cemetery Association': were introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Reports. The annual report of the Secretary of the Library was presented and ordered filed. The annual reports of the Clerk and the Physician were presented and ordered filed. On motion, the Clerk was directed to publish his report in the Facts, instead of in pamphlet form. ' The light Committee filed a written report recvm: ending the removal of lights over certain streets, totaling 119 incandescent lights. On motion the recommendation of the Committee was approved and the Edison Company requested to remove same as per plans of the City Engineer. -1 UOIO 331 Miscellaneous. On motion, the following resolution was passed: WHEREAS: The Board of Trustees of the Facific Colony ( a state school and home for the feeble minded and epileptics) are seeking a suitable location for such an institution in Southern California: and WHEREAS: The "Beaumont site", in the ''1 Casco or Singleton Rancho, about 12 miles southeast of this city, has been offered, and WHEREAS: The said proposed location for said institution is central and convenient to all of the Southern, counties: therefore, be it RESOLVE: by the Board of Trustees of this Uity, that we certify that said site fulfills the re- quirements desirable for such an institution, and that it is the sense of this community that it favors the location of said institution on said site, and do hereby direct attention to its merits and urge its selection ; and be it further RESOLVED. That a copy of this resolution be sent by the City Clerk, under seal, to the Honorable William D. Stephens, Governor of the State and ex-officio head of the Pacific Colony. bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meet- ing was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. 1 e // ► d • 'City Clerk. Redlands , California, August 7 , 1918 2:00 o'clock , p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications Communications from the Southern California Edison Company and the Southern Sierras Power Company, relative to their application to the State Railway Commission for an increase in rates , were presented and ordered filed, and the Attorney, Engineer and President Brock were directed to represent the City at the hearings before the Railway .Commission. 332 . Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 608, amending Section 117 of Ordinance No. 580, "Relating to Solicitors, " introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: - Brock, Fowler, Carter, Simpson, Tripp. ' Noes : - None. Proposed Ordinance No. 609 , "Relative to the acquisition of the ,property of the Hillside Cemetery Association" , introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : - Brock, Carter, Fowler, Simpson, Tripp. Noes: - None. Resolutions.' On motion, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED - That there be, and hereby is , established a cemetery commission to consist of 5 members , to be appointed by the Board of Trustees of said City, and to serve at the pleasure of said Board. Said Commission is hereby vested with power and auth- ority to take charge of and supervise the care and maintenance of all cemetery property acquired by said City; and to make and enforce all reasonable rules and regulations in relation thereto, not in conflict with any rules or regulations that may be adopted by other Boards of Trustees of said City ; provided, that said Commission shall at all times be subject to the con- ' trol and authority of said Board of Trustees. P President Brock then recommended K. H. Field, H. W. Seager, J. S. Edwards, Trustee Fowler and Trustee Simpson as members of the Cemetery Commission, to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees, and said recommendation was unanimously approved by the Board. Reports . Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Physician for the month of July, 1918, were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous. Upon suggestion of Trustee Simpson, the Board directed the Marshal to request the removal of all business signs from unused buildings in the business district. The Board declined to contribute any funds to the rental of the Armory Build- ing, and directed the Clerk to notify Mr. Carithers of the Boy Scouts that the City Hall Auditorium was open for use by the Scuts. Upon request , the County was granted permission to store its election para- phenalia in the rear room of the City Hall. Trustee Simpson presented a request of citizens for the ringing of the fire bell at 12 o 'clock noon, asa call to prayer for our soldiers , and it was so ordered. The Clerk was directed to again call the attention of Mr. Gregory to his de- linquency in the sewage contract payment, for the' year ending June 30, 1918. 1UOID 333 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned, to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. AMID" - Gin ' er . - ' ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- �' Redlands , California , August21, 1918_ _ 2:00 o ' clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall. and All members present, together with the Clerk i\ Engineer The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 610, "Fixing the rate and levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year 1918-19 , " was introduced by Tru. tee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Miscellaneous . Clerk Hook reported the break down of the adding machine in his office. Referred to the House Committee with full power to act. The matter of erecting a monument to the boys from this district was whose lives are sacrificed inthe present war4discussed at some length. It was decided to at once Place an honor roll in the City Hall of all service men from this district, and Engineer Hinckley and Trustee Carter were appointed as a Committee for same with full power to act. The matter of a suitable per- manent monument to be taken up at a later date. On recommendation of the Fire Committee an increase of Ten ( $1G.G0 ) Dollars per month %%Oh to the Fire Chief and first assistant , and five ( $5.00 ) dollars per month to the second assistant was granted , making the salaries per month as follows from and after Sept. 1 , 1918: Chief $110.00 ; First Ass 't $95.00; Second Ass ' t $80.00. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. /i City Clerk .334 Redlands , California, September 4 , 1918: 2 o ' clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer, Attorney and Marshal. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read end approved. Communications A Communication from the President of the League of California Municipal.- ities calling attention to it's annual meeting to be held in Riverside, California, October 15718, 1918 , was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. elf' "Establishing Rules and Regulations Relating to the Cemetery" , was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. • Proposed Ordinance No. 610, "Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year 1918-19" , introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : - Carter , Tripp, Fowler, Simpson, Brock. Noes : - None. Reports Reports of Clerk, Treasurer ,. Recorder and Physician for month of August , 1918 , were presented and ordered filed. Attorney Leonard reported that the hearing before the State Railroad Com- mission of the Southern Sierras Power Company's application for increase in rates would be held in Los Angeles , September 5, 1918. The Attorney, Engineer and Mayor will represent the City, and a sum not to exceed fifty($50.00 ) dollars was appropdated toward the payment of an expert employed by several cities interested in the defeat of the proposed increased rates. H. P. D. Kingsbury requested permission to hold a War Savings Stamp ; Street Dance one evening this month, the City to furnish the Band for the occasion. The request was unanimously granted. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the cttention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meet- ing day. City Clerk. 1UOID 335 0 Redlands , California, September 18. 1918, 2 OWoc . p.m. , A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 (Y` the City Hall. All members present , together with the Clark, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Dr . M. 's`: . Hill, Chairman of the local committee of the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign addressed the Board , and requested an arpropriation of 5'200 for adv ;rtising purposes . After a full discussion participated in by Jno. P. Fisk, Philip Harris and all members ofthe Board , a motion by Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Fowler , to • appropriate $100 for said purpose was carried. ksiMPcbembaBina ck^ :C:arterrnp- Paueth Paul W. Moore, then introduced to the Board , James F. Rogan of Los Angeles , who is in charge of the tour of the camouflaged. tank to assist in the Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign. Mr. Rogan stated that the tank and a group of entertainers would vislit this city about October 11, 1918, and requested permission to use the Triangle at Cit- rus and Orange , and that the City furnish the band and lighting for the occ; sion. On motion, the request was unanimously granted. Petitions . The Petition of P. A. Sandstedt for appo ntment as policeman in Prospect Park was presented and ordered filed. On motion, this petition was granted , service to begin October 15, 1918, for a period of six months at a salary of- fifty ( 5C ) per month. Ordinances. Proposed ordinance No. el/ "Establishing Rules and Regulations Relating to the Cemetery" , introduced at the meeting September 4, 1918, was continued till next meeting. Miscellaneous Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting day. . - L City Clerk ' ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- 336 QIN r Redlands , California . October 2, 1918 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. I. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney, Treasurer and Engi- neer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and after striking out I the words "President Brock and Trustee Ccrter opposed", from the order relative to the Fourth Liberty Loan Advertising , were approved. Communications . A communication .from the Secretary of the "American Public Health Associa- tion", calling attention to the annual conference to be held in Chicago, October 14-17 , !': 1918 , was read and referred to the Secretary of the Board of Health. A communication from the Secretary of the "Tax Association of Alameda County", requesting support of Constitutional Amendment No. 5, at the November election, was read • and ordered filed. A telegram from Captain Smith of the Coast Artillery, Fort Rosecrans, Califor- nia. , requesting steps be taken for enrollment of men of draft age for heavy artillery service in France was read and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to take names I and addresses of all those who desire to register . Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of September , 1918, were presented and ordered filed. fc Ordinances . t Action on Proposed 43rdinance No. 6// "Establishing Rules and Regulations Relating to the Cemetery" , was continued till the next meeting . Miscellaneous. Engineer Hinckley presented the r-muest of C . F. Massingale for use of a portion of city lands at Texas Street and Lugonia Avenue for cabbage growing. Referred to Engineer and Park Committee with power to act. I Treasurer Wheat addressed the Board relative to the purchase of Fourth Lib- erty Loan Bonds by the City. After a full discussion of the matter, it was decided to purchase bonds to the amount of five thousand ($5000 ) dollars on the Government plan, one half through each bank, and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. I JUOID 337 On motion, an unanimous vote of thanks was extended to the University Club for its public spirit in entertaining those in charge of the war train, on the evening of September 30, also an expression of thanks to the Y. M. C. A. and all others who in any way contributed to the success of the occasion. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meet- ing was adjourned, to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting date . 414-0/5 City Clerk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands , California, October 14, 1918 - 10 o 'clock, a.m. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees , regularly called and held on the above date , with all members present. President Brock stated that the prevalence of influenza in the city demanded immediate preventative steps being taken, and the following order was unan mously adopted : WHEREAS : It appears from reports of the Physician and Health Officer of this city that an epidemic of colds , or influenza is prevalent : • THE'_ A:FORE, Be It Resclved that the schools . churches , theatres and moving picture places be closed , and all public gatherings prohibited for such a period as deemed best by the Mayor and Health Committee , and the police department are directed to co-operate with the Mayor in carrying out the sririt of this orcer. Attention of the Board was called to the vacancy on the Library Board caused by the death of Chas. Pitnam. President Brock recommended the appointment of Jeffry J. Prendergast to fill out -the unexpired term of said Putnam, ending :December 31, 1919 , and II it was so ordered. There being no further business demand ing the attent ion of the Board , themeet- ing was adjourned to meet on the ne: t regular rip tiny day in Room 2 of the City Hall. 1 -- City Clerk 338 Redlands , California, October 16 , 1918 - 2 o 'clock , p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall. Present ; Trustees Tripp, Simpson, yowler and Carter - Trustee Tripp presiding. Communications. The Pacific Electric Railway Company presented its new schedule of service on the City lines , and on motion duly seconded and curried , the schedule was accepted and ordered filed with the understanding that minor changes may be made later at recuest of the Board of _rustces. Petitions . Petition #,J 6,flor removal of a cypress tree on Center Street , between ^ern and Cypress was presented and ordered filed, and on recommendation of the gree Committee eg and Engineer, the petition was granted. S Miscellaneous ;EA On motion, duly seconded and carried, the City Engineer was appointed Super- intendent of the Hillside Cemetery. Marshal Larmore called attention of the Board to the opening of the Univer- sity of Redlan s , contrary to the order of Octobrr 14, 1918, closing all schools , thea- tres , churches , etc . The Board instructed the Marshal to use his ov,n judgment in the matter . "n recommendation of Clerk Hook, it was ordered that Flora McKinley Hook be, and she is , hereby appointed Deputy City Clerk. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attenti n of the Board , the4-7 meeting was aCjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regalLr meeting date. 4 / 1 J Clerk :; 00000 000 00000 ---- 4 1/2ti 1UOID 339 Redlands, California, November 6, 1918 - 2 o 'clock, p , m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hal . All members were present, 'together with the Clerk, Treasurer , Engineer Marshal , and Attorney. Minutes of the special meeting of October 14 , and regular meeting of October 16, 1918, were read and approved. Communications A communication from the County Council of Defense , relative to the "impor- tance of restricting unnecessary capital expenditures during the war, " was presented to the Board, and ordered filed. A communication from the State Industrial Accident Commission, relative to the granting of a permit to the Redlands Fruit Association for the erection of a freight elevator, was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Action on proposed ordinance No. 611, "Establishing Rules and Regulations Re- lating to the Cemetery, " was continued till next meeting. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of October , 1918, were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous The local chapter of the Red Cross requested arra was granted permission to use Cajon Street in front of their Salvage Department in connection with their aaniversary program on November 16, 1918, the question of music by the Band being referred to the Music Committee, with full power to act. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attenti-n of the Board, the meet- ing was adjourned till the next regular meeting date. City Clerk • --- 00000 060 00000 ---- 1 6 340 Redlands , California, November a) , 1918 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer . The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Fred Art$, repreoenting the property owners along the banks of the Santa Ana River, west of Orange Street, requested the Board to assist in the construction of additional dans to protect their property from flood water damages . The estimated cost was six hundred dollars . Referred to the Street Committee and Engineer with power to act . W. S. Tutt, special agent for the State Compensation Insurance Fund , addressed the Board relative to the city carrying insurance on all its employees , the estimated premium being $1200 per year. After full discussion of the matter , action was indefin- itely postponed. Petitions Petition No. J617 , of Smith Brothers, for permit to hang an electric sign across the street at their place of business, No. 10-12 E. State St. , was presented and ordered filed. Action on the same was referred to the Engineer with power to act. Petition No. F3670P, signed by Henry Gravers, et al , for a water line between Texas and Tennessee Streets , for fire protection, was presented and ordered filed, and on motion the petition was denied, the revenue from same in no wise justifying the heavy outlay for such a line. Reports The report of the City Recorder for the month of October, 1918, was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Action on proposed ordinance No. 611 was postponed till a later date. Miscellaneous Gowland Brothers were granted permission to use a portable gasoline filling tank at their place of business, 114-116 Fifth Street. President Brock voiced the request of residents served by the Olive Avenue car line, that a car leaving the Triangle at 9 :50 or 10:00 P.M . be placed on said line. The Clerk was directed to present the request to the proper Pacific Electric Railway official The matter of new tires for the large fire truck was referred to the Fire Committee, with power to act. a 1UOJD 341 President Brock brought up the matter of a Union Thanksgiving service at the amphitheatre , stating that he had talked with representatives of the Ministerial Union, and they favored it. Trustees Fowler and Carter were appointed as a Committee to re- present the City in the arrangement of a program for the occasion. Whereas, Chas. F . Wilson, a party of the second part in that certain contract for hauling the city garbage , has transferred his right and interest in same to T. A. Gaume , the other party of the first part in said contract, said Gaume assuming all ob- ligations pertaining to same : Therefore , Be it Resolved, that the City does hereby re- lease said Wilson from any and all provisions of said contract from and after this date. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid. as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meet- ing was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meeting date. Citi Clerk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands, California December 4, 1918 - 2 o ' clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall . All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the lr.st meeting were read and approved . Communications. o A communication from Mr. Peachey, Assistant Superintendent of the Pacific Electric Railway Company, stating that the request for car service on the Olive Avenue car line at 9 :50 or 10: 00 p. m. , would be acted upon as soon as possible. A communication from the League of California Municipalities , relative to contemplated public improvements and the employment of discharged soldiers was read and ordered filed, the Board having no public building or improvements under consideration at this time . '4 Cards acknowledging floral tributes suprlied by Park Superintendent Ferguson, for the funeral$ of B. B. Long and Paul Sawyer , were presented and ordered filed. Reports. Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of November, 1918, and of the Redlands Water Company, for the year ending November 20 , 1918, were presented and ordered filed. 342 hrdinances. Action on proposed ordinance No. 611 , was deferred till a later date. Miscellaneous Bills and Salaries were ordered Haid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the ' meeting was adjourned to meet in Room 2 of the City Hall on the next regular meet ;ng date. y err —' ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands , California December 18, 1918 - 2 o 'clock , p.,m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from Captain and Mrs . Woodside of the local Salvation Army, asking for a donation for Christmas and relief work among the poor of the city, was read and ordered filed , and on motion, duly seconded and carried , the sum of twenty five *25 ) dollars was appropriated , and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accord- ingly, payable out of the General Fund. Ordinances Proposed ordinance Ido. 611 , was continued. Reports . The Pacific Electric Railway Company reported verbally through Clerk Hook that they had so re=arranged their city schedule as to comply with the request for a 9 : 50 p. m, car on the Olive Avenue line . The Mayor reported the sale of nine thousand 09000.00 ) dollars , par value, securities belonging to the Cemetery Department . On motion, the sale was ratified and the money 09358. 29 ) derived from the 'sale was ordered placed as a credit to said de- partment to be used in the liquidation of the indebtedness arainst the cemetery pro- perty. 1110 I D 343 Miscellaneous It was ordered that the ringing of the fire bell at noon be discontinued. On recommendation of the Police Committee , it was ordered that the services of P. W. Nutter as special police be discontinued. W. J. Morris and Jacob Poundstone were granted special permits , under the supervision of the ,Building Inspector, to make alterations to their buildings on West Citrus Avenue and Orange Street, respectively. The Home Oil Company was granted a special permit to move its oil station shed from the present location on Orange Street to the rear of its new buildings on the southeast corner of Orange Street and Stuart Avenue. The Redlands)Co-Operative, and Fruit, Associationswere granted a permit to place a concrete tunnel under Sixth Street for the purpose of connecting their packing houses , under supervision of Engineer Hinckley. Stillman Berry, K. H. Field and Mayor Brock were appointed as a committee to look into the matter of a suitable memorial to our boys who have made the supreme sac- rifice in the late world war, and report to the Board . The matter of garbage rates was referred to the Police Committee and Marshal, with full power to act. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meet- ing was adjourned to meet on Thursda , Janizary 2, the preceding Wednesday, the regular date , being a legal holiday. i y er . Redlands , California, January 2, 1919 - 2 o 'clock,p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held in Room 2 of the City Hall. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1918, were read and approved. Communications A communicat/i�on from the Department of Labor, Washington, D. C . , relative to pro- posed public improvements by the City was presented to the Board and ordered filed. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of December , 1918, were presented and ordered filed. Report of Inspector Armstrong on the quality of gasoline sold in the City was presented and ordered filed. 344 Ordinances. Action on Ordinance No. 611, was deferred until the next meeting. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Music Committee, the band concerts were ordered dis- continued for the months of January, February and March, 1919 , the appropriation fa. same having been about exhausted. A vote of thanks was tendered Trustee Carter and Engineer Hinckley for their labors in preparing and placing the honor roll at the City Hall. A vote of thanks of the Board was tendered the Southern California Edison Co. and all others who in any macer contributed to the success of the Christmas tree pro- gram. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned until the next regular meeting date . 00000 000 00000 ---- S Redlands , California, January 15, 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. r A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . Those present - President Brock, Trustees Carter , Fowler and Tripp, also the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent, Trustee Simpson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from W. L. Morrison, relative to the painting and placing of city street signs was presented and ordered filed. Mr. Morrison was present and addressed the Board on the subject, requesting the Board to place in his hands the painting and placing of all city street signs, which request, after discussion, was denied, the Board expressing its confidence in Engineer Hinckley 's ability to handle the situation. Oommunicationsfrom G. W. Beattie, Chairman of the Local Exemption Board, ' expressing appreciation for favors extended by the city, were read and ordered filed. A communication from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce , requesting the City to contribute the services of Messrs. Hinckley and Ferguson in arranging the City's: exhibit at the Ninth National Orange Show was presented, and on motion, the request was granted. 1 VOID 345 Petitions Petition No. , of C. C. Bell, for removal of pepper trees along his pro- perty line on Church Street, was presented and referred to the Superintendent of Streets and Street Cbmmittee with power to act. Petition No. , of 0. S . Osborn, et al. , for sewer on Webster Street between Western and Lugonia Avenues , was presented and referred to the Street Superintendent for ascertaining desires of other property owners in said block. Ordinances Ordinance No. 611, "Establishing Rules and Regulations Relating to the Cemetery of said City", introduced at a former regular meeting of this Board, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Carter, Tripp, Fowler, Brock. Noes: None. Absent : Simpson. Miscellaneous. The influenza situation was discussed at some length, and the Health Committee of this Board and the Secretary of the Board of Health were directed to call a public meeting of the Board of Health at once for consideration of the epidemic . M. E. Jacoby, Was granted a permit to run a small pipe under the sidewalk to the gutter at his place of business at 102 Orange Street. ' Superintendent Hinckley and Trustee Carter were appointed as a committee to arrange plans for the annual "clean-up day On motion, the Treasurer was directed to transfer from the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Water Bonds, the sum of fifteen thousand 015,000 ) dollars , and charge same to the Water Department. On recommendation of the Water Committee , the water rate on vacant lots was fixed at twelve dollars($12.00) per year, payable in advance. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date at the City Hall. fidedoe ee, ' / i Ci y Clerk. 346 Redlands, California February 5, 1919 - 2 o 'clock,p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the lest regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from Mayor Woodman of Los Angeles , requesting this City to co-operate with other cities in securing the passage of the proposed amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act, whereby cities would receive a portion of the revenue derived under this act, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the Board endorsed the proposed amendment and directed the Clerk to so communicate to our Representatives, King and Knight . A communication from former Bandmaster Ball , making application for the position of director of the City band, was presented and ordered filed. No funds being available at this time for such purposes , the Clerk was directed to so com- municate to Mr . Ball. Petitions Petition No. 566, of C. C. Bell. , and No. 567 of F . P. Morrison, for re- moval of trees ; were granted on recommendation of the Tree Committee. Petition No. 3619 , of 0. S . Osborn, et al. , for sewer on Webster Street, filed at the last regular meeting, came up for hearing and a protest signed by Katie Viesser, et al. , representing fifty per cent of the frontage, was presented and ordered filed. After due discussion, the petition was denied. Reports Reports of the Clerk, TreEsurer , Recorder and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of January, 1919 , were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous . The Clerk was directed to secure bids for doing the local and legal adver- tising for one year beginning March 1, 1919 ; for publishing the delinouent tax list for the fiscal year 1918-19 ; for furnishing the supplies and doing the job printing for said year beginning March 1, 1919. , Upon request of the local Y. M. C. A. , it was ordered that the city taxes of $72.72, on the property at the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Sixth Street be refunded, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. ' Owing to the additional expense of street lighting under the recent ruling of the State Railroad Commission, the light committee and Engineer were directed to remove as many incandescent street lights as F acticable in order that the funds appropriated for lighting purposes may not be exhausted before the end of the fiscal year. 1110P) 347 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date. .' _ /577-14-77-5 City Ci Redlands , California, February 19 , 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present, together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting Were read and approved. Petitions K. H. Field , a member of the Board of Trustees of the Smiley Library presented a petition addressed to the Library Board, signed by H. B. Curtis , et al. , for the widening of thedrive through the park and the construction of a cement sidewalk from Fourth Street to Eureka Street. Mr. Field requested the City Trustees to file the pe- tition and act upon same, and recommended that the petition be granted. Referred to Engineer and Street Committee, with power to act. Communications A communication from the Manager of the State Compensation Insurance Fund, re- lative lo e-lativelo the City carrying compensation insurance on all its employees, was presented and ordered filed. Reports President Brock of the Soldier Memorial Committee , presented its written report, which was accepted and ordered filed. Bids . The following sealed bids were received for lunnislning supplies and doing the job printing for one year beginning March 1 , 1919 , as per schedule submitted by the Clerk: Redlands Daily Facts j245.75 H. L. Rice & Son 249.50 Citrograph Publishing Co. 251.5C. The bid of the Facts being the lowest, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the contract was awarded the said Facts at the price named for each of the various items in the schedule , and all other bids were rejected. No bids were received for doing the legal and local advertising and publication of the delinquent list. 348 Miscellaneous. Upon request and per custom of former years , the city taxes on the Smiley Heights property, amounting to 0632.40, and upon the Day Nursery property, amounting to 069. 60, were ordered refunded, and the Clerk directed to issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. The Clerk was directed to credit the Marshal with the sum of 052 .80, being the amount of city taxes on the Hillside Cemetery Association property, which the city has ac- quired since the last assessment period. President Brock appointed W. A. Nichols a member of the Library Board of Trustees , II for the term ending December 31, 1921, and said appointment was approved by the Board. President Brock suggested the changing of the name of Reservoir Street to Roose- velt Road, and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for making said change. 2 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. l There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date at the City Hall. ity Cler t ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- 3 Ii Redlands , California, March 5, 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. * * ( see below) Oral Petitions Mr.. Sharp of the P<cific Electric Company was present and addressed the Board relative to increasing local car fares to seven cents , stating that the local lines were operated at a loss. The Board took no action in the matter , as the fixing of rates is in the hands of the State Railway Commission. Resolutions On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the question Of Government control and operation of railroads is now up for consideration by Congress : and i".'HEREAS , said Government control and operation was nut into effect purely as an emergency war measure : and WHFREAS , it has repeatedly been proven that a higher degree of efficiency and economy of operation of pub- lic utilities is attained under private ownership and management thereof : 1U0ID 349 BE IT RESOLVED, that we , the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlanis , do hereby urge that Congress terminate the public operation of railroads not later than twenty-one (21) months after the Peace Treaty is signed, with the provision of such Government regulation as will fully protect the II interests of the public , and passage of such re- modeled legislation as will admit of the highest efficiency of operation. and the Clerk was directed to transmit a cony of the above resolution to Senators Johnson and Phelan, and Congressman Kettner . IIOrdinatmes A proposed ordinance No. 6/4' , "Changing the name of Reservoir Street to Roosevelt Road, " was introducted by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules . Petitions Petition No. 36,1/, signed by H. H. Fiske, requesting permission to erect a sign at the west end of Terrace Park, advertising the Nichewaug, was presented and ordered filed , and on motion the request was granted, to be done under supervision of the City Engineer. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Secretary of the Board of Healt. ., and the Recorder, for the month of February, 1919 , and of the Building Inspector for the period ending December 31 , 1918, were presented and ordered filed. II Miscellaneous . Upon request of the Marshal , and on recommendation of the Police Committee, Henry L. Crain was appointed policeman to serve at the pleasure of the Board. * *(above ) Communications The following communications were presented and ordered filed: State Compensation Insurance Fund, relative to carrying insurance on all city employees. League of California Municipalities , relative to endorsing an amendment to the State Motor Vehicle Act. Redlands Chamber of Commerce, expressing its appreciation of the co -opera- tion of the Board in the Orange Show display. IIHon . Samuel Knight , expressing himself in favor of the Amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act as endorsed by the Board at its last meeting. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the ' meeting was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date. /Coe " 4 . ` i y C er ---- 00000 000 000oo ---- 0,-1 350 Redlands, California, March 19 , 1919 - 2 o'clock, p:.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Communications A communication from the Southern California Edison Company, relative to removal of a certain number of street lights , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Board of Trustees of the Smiley Library, approving the plan of the city in changing the 'driveway along the north side of the Library was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Redlands and Yucaipa Land Company, urging the re- moval of trees at the intersections of Highland Avenue , Palm Avenue and Cypress Avenue with Reservoir Street, were presented and referred to the Street Committee with power to act. Petitions The following petitions were presented and referred to the JTree.t Committee I with power to act: Fred W. Hill, for removal of pepper trees on Crescent Avenue between Mon- terey and Pacific Streets ; Isaac Jones and J. W. Green for removal of acacia trees and planting of pecan trees in front of their respective residences at 260 and 240 Wal- , nut Avenue. Reports The report of the Southwest Home Telephone Company, of gross receipts for the S year ending December 31, 1918, showing $744.43 franchise tax due this city, was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Proposed ordinance No. 612, "Changing the name of Reservoir Street to Roose- velt Road, " was amended by including the change of the name of Clifton Avenue (from Cajon Street west to the storm water ditch, a distance of about 500 feet) to Hill Court, and was laid over till the next regular meeting. - Miscellaneous ' The %Vittwer-Carter Lumber Company was granted a special permit to erect . buildings and operate a lumber yard at the northeast corner of Orange Street and the Santa Fe Railway, bring inside the fire limits. The matter of placing speed signs in the city to conform with the requirements I of the state law was referred to the Attorney for investigation and report. r 1U0ID 351 On recommendation of the Marshal, a refund of $6.25 was granted to S. Wiemers on his auto license fee, paid to July 1, 1919 - Mr . Wiemers having retired from business, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly,. payable out of the General Fund. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meet- ing was adjourned to meet in the City Hall on the next regular meeting date. all .1. 41)-t-- _1. ...y—Tra Redlands , California April 2 , 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. except Trustee Simpson, All membersgresent , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Oral Petitions Walter McIntosh, of the Sanitary Laundry, addressed the Board, making request for permission to place an oil tank underground in the alley at the rear of his place of business , 124 East State Street, After a full discussion, the request was granted, work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer and Street Superintendent. H. C. Deming and other property owners on Orange Street appeared before the Board and made request that the provision of Ordinance No. 557 , requiring the "removal of tele- graph, telephone and electric wire poles from Orange Street , " be enfar ced. After due con- sideration, President crock wasdirected to take up the matter with the several companies affected, and report to this Board at its next regulvr meeting. Commuticat ions The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From S 'nator Phelan, and Congressman Kettner , relative to railroad ownership_- From Daniel Smiley, relative to the ten thousand dollar bequet of the late A. K. Smiley to the city; the League of Community Interest relative to reception to be tendered the 160th United States Infantry at Los Angeles. Petitions The following petitions for removal of trees were denied as per recommendation of the Tree Commmittee Petition No. 567 , of Isaac Jones Petition No. 56e, of Mx. & Mrs. , J. W. Green Petition No. 569 , of Fred. W. Hill, for removal of pepper trees was denied. See recommendation of Tree Committee relative to some. Petition No. 570, of C. A. Tripp, for removal of gravilla trees from Myra and Burgess Streets and South Avenue, around Brock 11, Smith's SubdivisionNo. 3. , was presented 352 and ordered referred to the Superintendent, and Street Committee, with power to act. Ordinances. Proposed Ordinance No.. 612 , "Changing the name of Reservoir Street to Roosevelt Road' , and portion of Clifton Avenue to Hill Court , " was amended by striking out the word "Hill" wherever it occurs , andatleiiutitthe word "Clifton" , whereupon the ordinance as I amended, was adopted by the following vote: r Ayes : Carter, Tripp, Fowler, Brock. Noes : None Absent: Simpson. k Reports I Report, of the Clerk, Trey surer , Recorder and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of March, 1919, were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Superintendent and Park Committee, the small toboggan slide formerly used inLugonia Park was donated to the Day Nursery. ',1- Superintendent iSuperintendent Hinckley was authorized to purchase the necessary lathe and tools for use in the shop of the water department . The Fire Committee was directed to purchase 200 feet of one, inch fire hose for use of the Fire Department - the old hose now in use to be turned over to the Street De- partment. x Upon request of the Los Angeles Times and Examiner Agents, and the recommendation I of the Marshal, the Clerk was directed to request the Pacific Electric officials to permit their motormen to discharge the Times at the alley between Central and State , and s the Examiner at the alley between State and Citrus , and the evening papers as heretofore. Bills and Salaries we-re ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meet- - ing was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date. lele ., 2 c . i S- i y Clerk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- II 111010 353 Redlands, California April 16, 1910 . A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the previous meeting were read , corrected and approved. A number of interested parties being present, President Brock called up the matter of a permit to the Wittwer-Carter Lumber Company, granted at a former meeting of the Board. The Clerk presented the petition of A. Gregory, who owns the property upon which the yard was to be located, and requested the Board to exclude the property from the fire limits . The Clerk presented communications from the Misses Lindenberg, and B. W. Cave, favoring the establishment of the yard. Henry Fisher , E. F . Cope, W. D . McConkey and W. A. Hargraves , property owners in the district voiced their opposition. Attorneys Halesand Lewis , speaking for other property owners, respectively favored and opposed. After a full discussion, entered into by the Board and all parties, interested, Trustee Fowler moved that the order granting a permit passed at the meeting of the Board on March 19, 1919 , be rescinded, and the petition of A. Gregory be denied . Motion seconded by Trustee Simpson, and duly adopted by the Board . Petition # .5 70, of C. A. Tripp, for removal of trees , was continued until the next meeting. Communications The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Service Motor Truck Co. , of Wabash, Indiana - From the California State Conference of Social Agencies , relative to annual meeting at San Jose, April 22-25, 1919.. Reports President Brock reported that he had taken up the matter of removal of poles from Orange Street with Mr. Rolfe of the Telephone Company, and that Mr. Rolfe world send a communication to the Board, setting forth the company's views on the matter. Attorney Leonard was requested to communicate with the propertgovernment officials as to the present status of the phone company, and report at the next meeting. Miscellaneous . Upon request of C. E. Brown, Chairman of the Local Victory Loan Committee - ' requesting the Board for a donation of 0.00.00 for advertising the loan - on motion, the request was granted , and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. On motion, the local lodge of Elks was granted the use of the Amphitheatre for their Flag Day Services, June 14 , 1919 - and the High School for commencement exercises , June 17th, 1919. Superintendent Hinckley was authorized to exchange the pump now in the Redlands Water Company well for a turbine pump, subject to approval of the water committee. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meet- ing was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date. ` City Clerk. 354 Redlands , California April 28, 1919 - 2 o 'clock, pim. A special meeting , regularly called and heldon the above date , all mem- bers present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. President Brock stated the object of the meeting was to consider the request of the local Chautaqua Committee to use the amphitheatre for the week's program, May 12 to 18th, both inclusive. T. A. Ogden and other citizens of the local Chautaqua Committee were present. After a full discussion of the matter, the Board unanimously granted the request, under the supervision of the City Engineer and Park Superintendent. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meeting was adjourned. ' 49/4171‹ City Clet1C Redlands , California May 7 , 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting of April 16, and of the special meeting of April 28 , 1919 , were read and approved. Oral Petitions . Mr.W. T.Gibson of Summit Avenue , requested the Board for a permit to keep bees at his home place. He presented a letter from Mr. Clarke , his nearest neighbor , agreeing to the permit. Mr. Clarke 's letter was orderedfiled, and the permit gr= nted, temporarily, Mr. Gibson planning to remove some of the bees out of the City, and the others to a safe distance from his neighbor 's residence. Communications A communication from the Chamber of Commerce, expressing appreciation for assistance rendered in the arrangements for the pageant , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Gage Christopher , teachuof the Art of Singing , Los Angeles, Calif. , relative to community singing, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Water Conservation Association, Riverside, Calif. , requesting a donation, was presented and ordered filed. The work of the Association in spreading waters at the mouth of Santa Ana Canyon being of benefit to this section, a sum of $100 was donated, and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly, ' payable on` of the general fund. IVO ID 355 Petitions Petition #/473,, of D. W. Rummell for the closing of the northerly five feet of a portion of South Avenue was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Com- mittee for investigation and report. Petition # 570 of C. A. Tripp for removal of trees from portions of Myra, Burgess Streets and South Avenue , was granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Committee. Petition No. 571 of Dr. H. T. Joy for removal of trees from portions of High- land Avenue and Pacific Street was granted in accordance with recommendations of the Tree Committee. Petition No. 3622 of the Redlands-Beaumont and Banning Stage Line Co. , fore permission to use certain streets in this City for its passenger and freight transportation business , was presented and ordered filed - and Wednesday, May net at 2 o 'clock p.m. , at the City Hall was fixed as the time and place for hearing of said petition. Ordinances Proposed ordinance No. 613, "amending section 155 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to fire limits" , was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules . Reports . Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of April , 1919 , were presented and ordered filed. V Engineer Hinckley reported the sale to Roy Barnhart of the team of horses pur- chased from said Barnhart at time of going to war. The price was $50C .O0. The Engineer ��SS and Street Committee were authorized to purchase a small truck for use in the Street De- partment. Y� In the matter of the Home Telephone Company placing its wires underground, Attor- ney Leonard reported he had no word from the government officials as to the status of the telephone company at this time - and the matter was continued till the next regular meeting. Miscellaneous The services of the Band were authorized for May 30 and June 14 , 1919 - these dates to take the place of the regular band concerts for those weeks. The matter of purchasing the A. Hornby pnpagating house for use by the Park De- partment was referred to the Superintendent and Park Committee, with power to act. The Street Superintendent was directed to co-operate with the School Board and the Merchants and Manufacturers Association in their plans for removal of the sharp curves at' Reservoir and Citrus , Church and Citrus , Church and State, and do the work necessary to carry out their plans . President Brock addressed the Board and urged the purchase of Victory Loan Bonds - 7/0000, o0 to the amount of sap by the City. After a full discussion of the matter , it was unan- imously voted to purchase said amount on the Government plan, one-half through each local bank, and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. 356 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meet- ing was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date. ` • y Clerk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlard s , Calif ornia , May 21, 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p .m. A regular meeting o f the Board of Trustees. Present ; Trustees Carter, Tripp, Fowler and Simpson - also Clerk Hook, Attorney Leonard, and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: President Brock. On motion of Trustee Tripp, Trustee Simpson was chosen to preside durirg the absence of President Brock. Communications. The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Anglo-London Paris National Bank of San Francisco, relative to bond issues. From the Whitehead and Hoag Comma*, of Newark, New Jersey, relative to medals and badges of honor for returning soldiers. From W. D. Hammen, Public Accountant of Los Angeles, relative to auditing of the City Books. // Petitions Petition No. 3 6 24 of 3. B. Woodruff, et al, for a domestic water service line on Westgonia Avenue, from Texas Street to West City limits , was presented and referred to the Superintendent and Water Committee for investigation and report. This being the date set for hearing of the Petition No. 3622, Redlands Beaumont and Banning Stage Line Co. , for permission to operate aver certain streets in the city, and no objection being presented, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the petition was granted. The petition No. 3623 , of D. W. Hummell for closing portions of South Avenue, coming up for hearing, the Clerk was cr dered to advises Mr. Hummell that proceedings to close same would be started if he would bear the expense incident thereto , and this case was continued till next meeting. 1UI0 357 Ordinances Ordinance No. 613, "Relating to the City Fire Limits" , introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote : Ayes ; Carter , Tripp, Fowler, Simpson. Noes: None. Absent . Brock. Reports The Superintendent requested, and was granted more time in the matter of the purchase of the Hornby propogating plant. Miscellaneous On motion, the penalty and advertising costs on tax sale No. 147 ofd1918 be re- bated, said taxes having been paid before delinquency and erroneously advertised , and the Clerk was directed to accept the original amount of taxes in redemption of said sale. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meetixg was adjourned. City Clerk --- 00000 000 00000 ---- 1 Redlands , California, June 4, 1919,-2 O'clock, P. M A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: Pres 't Brock, Trustees Carter , Tripp and Fowler; Clerk Hook; Engineer Hinckley and Att'y Leonard. Absent: Trustee Simpson. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Trustees Field and Hotchkiss , and Seely Nichols , of the Smiley Library were before the Board with a request for an increased appropriation for the Library for the next fiscal year. The matter was fully presented by Mr. Field, and the Board appreci- ating the justice of their claims, assured them their request would be taken care of at the time of fixing the 1919 tax levy. Petitions The following petitions for the removal of trees were presented and referred to the Sup't and Tree Committee for investigation and report: C. W. HObbs , Jr, Hilton Ave; Mrs. G. R. King, W. Clark St; / C. L. Jewell, Grove St. Petition No. 3624, J. E. Woodruff, et al, for a domestic water service line on W. Lugonia Ave. West of Texas St. was granted in accordance with the recommendation of the Sup't and Water Committee. 358 Petition No. 3623, D. W. Hummell for closing a portion of South Ave. was continued till next meeting. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Sec 'y Board of Health for the month of May, 1919 , were presented and ordered filed. The purchase of the Hornby propagating plant was continued, at request of Sup't Hinckley. Miscellaneous L. Worthington Green having tendered his resignation as a member of the Library Board of Trustees, Pres 't Brock appointed Lyman M. King to fill the vacancy, and on motion, said appointment was approved by the Board for the remainder of the term ending December 31, 1920. Upon request and per custom of former years, the Ministerial Union was granted 4 the use of the Ampitheatrefor Union services commencing Sunday evening, June 29, 1919. Pres 't Brock voiced the opposition of some citizens to the playing of cards in the park south of the Library. After a full discussion of the matter, it was ordered that all activities of the men's playgrounds, such as quoits , cards , checkers , etc. , be confined to that portion of the city parks lying immediately west of the City Hall, and bounded by the park4Noi-`firie,, Vine St. and Fourth St. , and that all orders of this Board s conflicting herewith be and the same are hereby repealed, and the Marshal # . is hereby directed to enforce the provisions of this order. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the 'inance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned till next regular meeting date. City Clerk. - - - -0000 000 0000- - - - P 1HOID 359 Redlands , California June 18, 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Attorney K. H. Field, representing i;1rs . Frances A. L. Smith, addressed the Board, relative to a proposed gift of Mrs. Smith to the City of Redlands , of "all that personal property belonging to the natural history collection of the late Dr . Willis,u :I. smith, " and tendered the -City a deed for same . The Board fully appreciating the value of the gift, accepted same, with an unanimous vote of thanks to the donor. Communications A communication from J. F. Wheat, tendering his resignation as City Treasurer, to be effective July 1, 1915i - was presented, accepted and ordered filed, and C. J. Tripp was unanimously chosen to fill the vacancy for the reminder of the term. E. Mosbaugh tendered his resignation as Chief of the Fire Department. Referred to the Fire Committee with direction to endeavor tohave Mr. Mosbaugh reconsider his action. The Committee was given full power to act in the matter, and authorized to offer an in- crease in salary, and report at the next meeting of the Board. Petitions Petition #3623 , of D. W. Hummell, for closing a portion of South Avenue, was or- dered filed. Petitions No. 573. , of Mrs . G. R. King, and 574 of C . L. Jewell, for removal of trees on W Clark Street. , and Grote Street , respectively, were granted on recommendation by the Tree Commissioners. Petition #3625, of G. C. Edwards , et al. , for a sewer on the alley between Tribune and Post Streets , north of Colton Avenue, was presented and ordered filed , and the Attorney and Engineer were directed to prepare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting. Ordinances. Proposed Ordinance No. 614 - "Relating to the Collection of City Taxes by the Treasurer" , was introduced by Trustee Fowler and laid over under the rules. Miscellaneous. Trustee Carter was chosen to represent the City at the opening of "Camp Cajon", on July 4, 1919. On motion, the sum of twenty-five ( $25.00 ) was ep propriated to the "Boy Scout Movement'', and the clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. 360 • The last year agreement between the City and the local Y.M. C.A. , relative to use of the swimming pool, was adopted for this year . Trustee Fowler voiced the request of the Ministers, the Undertakers and Cemetery caretakers, for a discontinuance of Sunday funerals. After considerable discussion, action " was postponed till the next meeting. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business dema ming the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned to meet an the next regular meeting date. ity Clerk. ---- 00000 0000 00000 ---- Redlands, California, July 2, 1919 - 2 o'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees . All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney.. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions E. Callahan addressed the Board on behalf of certain gentlemen who enjoy card- playing, and requested that a building sufficiently large to accommodate four or five tables be provided at the mens ' playground, claiming that all the space in the pr-sent building is utilized by the checker and chess players. After a full discussion of the matter, the request was granted, construction to be according to plans of the Super- intendent and Park Committee. Communications The following communications were presented and ordered filed: Baird and Lawyer, Coast College of Lettering: Engineering Service Co. of Los Angeles: Mayor of Riverside, relative to concentrated fight on the mosquito along the Santa Ana River, and President Brock appointed Drs. Sweeney and Taltavall, G. S . Hinck- ley, C. A. Tripp and B. W. Cave as a committee to represent this city. Petitions Petition No. 3626, signed by S. E. Straisinger , et al, requesting the Board to take steps to abate the annoyance of pigeons roosting and nesting at the Wyatt Opera House , was presented, filed and referred to the Marshal and Police Committee with power to act. I)OTD 361 Petition No. 4Ealof M. A. LaRue, for removal of two pepper trees in front of her residence, 316 Alvarado Street, was presented and referred to the tree Committee for investigation and report. Petition No. J '07 of T. R. Rex for permission to use certain streets in this city for his auto freight and express transportation business , was presented and ordered filed, and Wednesday, July 16 , 1919 , at 2 o 'clock, p.m. at the City Hall, was fixed as the time and place for' hearing of said petition. Ordinances. IIOrdinance No. 614, "Relating to the Collection of City Taxes" , introduced atthe last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Carter, Tripp , Fov:ler, Simpson, Brock. Noes : None. Reports. Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month- of June , 1919; the Building Inspector for six months ending June 30, 1919: and the Secretary of the Board of Health and Chief of the Fire Department for the year ending June 30, 1919 , were presented and ordered filed.. The Fire Committee reported that Chief Mosbaugh of the Fire Department had withdrawn his resignation and would remain with the City at a salary of $125 per month, all of which was approved by the Board. Superintendent Hinckley was authorized to purchase the Hornby pLcilp2gating building at the price of $100, for use of the Park Department. Resolutions. In regard sewer in alley between Tribune and Post Streets, nth of Colton Avenue, per petition No. 3625: RESOLVED, That the City Engineer of the City of Redlands,_ be, and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board as soon as practicable , plans , specifications, pro- file and cross-sections fort; following street work and improvement proposed to be done uron the following streets , to-wit : A six inch sewer of vitrified pipe upon the alley ex- tending east and west through the Casa Loma Addition in said city and an eight inch sewer upon the alley extending north and south through said addition, and from the north line of said alley to Tribune Street and northwesterly across Tri- bune Street and Union Avenue, to and connecting with an eight inch sewer now constructed upon said avenue, all as contem- plated by proposed Resolution of Intention Number 324, presented to and to be hereafter adopted by this Board together with a careful estimate olthe cost of said proposed work. ?? Pursuant- to7„inatr, ptiOns, the_,City'EYagineerIAid;,Submitoplans, specifications, and estimated cost for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 32k, where- tipo'n =the following- ` e'eolutirin'wasaad.opted::.= -•n. "Resolved, that the plans and specifications ppepared by the City Engineer for the street work and improvement contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention No. 324 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." The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No. 324, which provides for the .street work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. 362 Miscellaneous. The Building Inspector was directed to issue a permit to J. H. McGuire for the erection of an oil station at the southwest corner of Orange Street and Stuart Avenue, of a pattern similar to the Home Oil Company Building. Upon request, and per custom of former years , it was ordered that the City ' taxes of 086.28 for the year 1918, on the property oY the local Y. V. C. A. , be refunded, and the clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund . Attorney Leonard and Trustees Carter and Fowler were appointed as a Committee to investigate the recent large increase in local telephone rates and rentals, and re- $ port at the next meeting. The matter of Sunday funerals, continued from the last meeting, coming up for hearing, the Clerk presented a copy of a "motion", passed by the Ministerial Union of the City, disapproving of funerals on Sunday, which was ordered filed. After a full discussion of the matter, the Board directed that the Cemetery be closed to funerals on the day commonly known and designated as Sunday, except in cases of emergency, when a special permit may issue from Superintendent Hinckley. The budget for the fiscal year 1919-20 , as prepared by the several committees and heads of departments , was presented, adopted and ordered filed. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board , the meet- trig was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date. ' r I Clerk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- Redlands, California, July 16, 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meetingof the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions A. E. Isham, Secretary, and other members of the Chamber of Commerce and Mer- chants and Manufacturers Association were before the Board with a request for an anpro- priation of $200 per month to assist the Chamber of Commerce in its advertising and promotion work. Mr . Isham went into details as to the need of an intensive advertising campaign and was supported by Messrs. Leipsic , Harris , et al. Trustees Simpson, Carter and Tripp spoke favorably, while Trustee,., Fowler and President Brock were somewhat opposed. After a full discussion, President Brock suggested that action in this matter go over until the next regular meeting , and it was so ordered. 1 EJO I D 363 Communications A communication from the Automobile Club of Southern California , relative to the erection of speed warning signs to comply with the State law, was presented and re- ferred to the Superintendent and Street Committee for report at the next regular meeting. / Petitions Petitioh Nn. ,5 .7J , of Arthur H. Brock, et al, for closing of Culvert Street , was presented and ordered filed. The request was granted, whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. 325, in words and figures following, to-wit: RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS' AS FOLLOWS 1st . That it is the intention of said Board to order the closing of that portion of Culvert Street, extending from East Crescent Avenue to East Highland Avenue. The land which is by said Board necessary to be taken therefor, and which this Board intends to take therefor, is all of said Culvert Avenue above described. That the exterior boundaries of the District here- by established and the exterior boundaries of the District hereby declared to be affected and benefitted by said work and improvement and to be assessed to pay the damages , costs, and expenses thereof, are described as follows, to-wit: -- The exterior boundaries of Lots 1 and, 21 of Block 2, 20 and 40 of Block 1 of Crescent Avenue Subdivision, according to a map of said subdivision of record in the office of the County Re- corder of San Bernardino County, California . The Redlands Daily Facts, a daily newspaper published and circulated in the City of Redlands , is hereby designated as the newspaper , in which the Street Superintendent of said city, shall cause to be published in the manner and form as required by law, the notice of the passage of this resolution, and he is hereby directed to cause notices of the passage of this resolution, to be posted in the manner and form as required by law, and to cuase a notice similar in substance , to be pub- lished in said newspaper for the period of ten days , as provided by law. Petition No. ,062-$7, of T. R. Rex, for permission to use certain streets in this City for his auto freight and express transportation business , was continued until the 21st instant. Petition No. 3625, G. C;-Edwards , et al, for sewer in the alley between Tribune and Post Streets , north of Colton Avenue, was continued until the 21st instant. Reports. The report of the Clerk for the quarter and year ending June 30 , 1919 , were presented and ordered filed. It was ordered that the annual report be published in the Daily Facts and also printed in pamphlet form. Attorney Leonard reported that the increase in telephone rates was approved by Postmaster-General Burleson, and the city could do nothing to relieve the situation .' at this time. The petition to?t , of Mrs. M. A. LaRue for removal of two pepper trees at 316 Alvarado Street was denied, per recommendation of the Tree Committee. Miscellaneous. On motion(\he Treasurer was directed to transfer from the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Water Bonds, the sum of fifteen thousand ($15,000 ) 364 dollars, and charge the same to the Water Department. On motion, the subscription of the City for Victory Bonds to the amount of five thousand ($5000 ) dollars, Government plan, at the Redlands National Bank, was transferred' to F. A. Leonard, Attorney, he having reimbursed the City to the amount of five hunired ($500 ) dollars , the initial payment on said subscription, and paid to the Bank the remaining four thousand five hundred ( $4500 ) dollars. On motion, the Clerk 'was directed to cancel Sale No. 21 of 1904, the Redlands Abstract Company having shown proof of payment of same. The Street Superintendent was directed to send a bill to Frank Prince , this city, for the amount necessary to repair damages and replace ornamental light post at the Redlands National Bank corner , Mr. Prince having broken the 'post with his auto. Superintendent Hindley presented the request of Cemetery foreman Huntington for an increase in salary, which the Board referred to thend;emetery committee. r Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. There being no further busine:,s demanding, thesattention of the Board , tha meeting wussadjourned to meet on July 21; 1919 , at 9 o 'clock, a. m. , Ci y Clerk. 00000 000 00000 ---- ;a: 1 Redlands , California July 21, 1919 - 9 o 'clock, a.m. An adjourned regular meeting. Present: President Brock and Trustees Carter and Fowler , Clerk Hook and At- torney Leonard. The matter of constructing a sewer on the alley between Tribune and Post 4 Streets as per petition No. 3625, coming up for hearing, and no protests being filed., the Board adopted "Resolution Ordering Work to be Done , No. 324". Hearing on petition No. 3627 of T. R. Rex for permission to operate auto freight and express transportation business upon the City Streets, coming up for hearing , and no objection being presented, the petition was granted. o The bonds of City Treasurer-Tax Collector , C. J. Tripp, were presented, examined and 0. K. 'd by the City Attorney, approved by the Board and ordered filed. There being no further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meet- ing was adjourned to meet on the next regular meeting date. if /5 Ci y Clerk ---- 00000 000 00000 ---- 1U® ID 365 Redlands , California, August 6, 1919 - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, except Trustee Fowler. The Clerk, Attorney and Engineer were also present. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, and the adjourned regular meeting of July 21, 1919, were read and approved. n :.. Communications Communications from S. Simone, Los Angeles , and H. J. Burt, El Centro,seeking the position of band directo ., were presented and ordered filed, and the matt er referred to the music committee. Communication from the Pacific Coast Assn of Fire Chiefs requesting the attendance of Chief Mosbaugh at the annual convention to be held at Portland, Ore. , Sept. 15-18, 1919, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from J. A. Poynton, Sec 'y to A. Carnegie , expressing regret at his inability to contribute toward the cost of an organ for the City amphitheatre, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Petition No. 3630, Joseph Rennie for a larger water service pipeto his residence 131 E. Highland Ave. , was presented, filed and referred to the Engineer With power to act. Petition No. 3629, Redlands Daily Express , by Chas. W. Parmelee, owner , for permit to operate auto truck freight line over the City streets , filed with the City Clerk July 24, 1919, coming on for hearing, an affidavit of publication on July 29 , 1919,giving notice of time and place of hearing was presented and ordered filed, and no protests being presented, on motion duly seconded and carried, the petition was granted, subject to the existing and hereafter enacted ordinances of the City. Petition No. 3631, Fred W. Carr, et al, for permit to use certain streets in the City for the operation of an auto stage service between this city and Riverside was presented, ordered filed, and the hearing set for August 20, 1919 , at 2 o'clock p.m. in the council chamber of the city hall. Ordinances Proposed ordinance No. 615, "Requiring a license fee and regulating the operation of mo or buses and trucks" , was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Sec 'y Board of Health for the month of July, 1919, and the Smiley Library for the year ending June 30, 1919 ,were presented and ordered filed. 366 The matter of auto speed signs for the city streets was continued till next meeting. Bids - Resolution No. 324. This being the date set for opening of bids for the construction of a sewer in the alley between Tribune and Post Streets north of Colton Ave , the following proposals were presented and filed: L. H. Jones 1175.50 Geo. S. Abrahamson 0_375.00 for work complete. The bids being referred to the Engineer for checking, he reported that the bid of L. H. Jones was reasonable and the lowest , and recommended that the award be made said Jones , and on motion duly seconded and carried, the Board adopted Resolution of award of Contract No. 324, which provides that the contract for said work goes to said Jones at the price named in his bid. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk directed to return certfied checks to the unsuccessful bidders. ' Miscellaneous F. E. Huntington, foreman at the cemetery, and G. Grella, janitor at the city hall, were given increased salaries to date from July 1, 1919. Huntington's salary was fixed at $120.00 per month ($20.00 of which is for use of his horse and wagon) , and Grella's salary at $85.00 per month, and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly. The matter of an appropriation of 0200.00 per month to the Chamber of Commerce for advertising and promotion work, continued from last meeting, was denied, the Board agreeing to make a donation for the completion of the Redlands-Beaumont road. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned. City Clerk worn 7 Redlands, California, August 20, 1919, - 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present:' Pres 't Brock, Trustees Carter, Tripp and Simpson, and Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley, Att 'y Leonard. Absent: Trustie Fowler. The minuteseof the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from Chas. L. Ary, this City, making application for a position in the Fire Dept, was presented, ordered filed, and referred to the Fire Committee with power to act. Petitions Petition No. 3631, F. W. Carr, et al, for a permit to operate an au stage service over the streets of the City, coming on fDr hearing, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Board that due notice had been given, and no protests filed, on motion duly seconded and carried, the petition was granted, subject to the existing and hereafter-enacted ordinances of the City. Petition No. 3630, Joseph Rennie_, for a larger water service pipe, was granted as recommended by the Engineer. Tree Petition No. 576, C. W. Hobbs , Jr. , for removal of eucalyptus and pepper trees, was granted as to the eucalyptus, and denied as to the peppers , as recommended by the tree committee. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 615, "Requiring a license fee and regulating the operation of gn or buses and trucks", was continued. Proposed Ordinance No. 616, "Fixin the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1919-20" , and Proposed Ordinance No. 617, "Amending Sub. 4 of Sec. 27 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to the ked of animals, etc", were introduced by Trustthe Tripp, and laid over under the rules. Resolutions Closing Culvert Street: On motion duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was adopted: "The Board of Trusteed of the City of Redlands , do ordain as folio- s : - Resolved that all that portion of Culvert Street in the City of Redlands , lying between East Crescent Avenu and East Highland ' Avenue in said City, be and the same is hereby closed , 7acated and abandoned , as contemplated by reso'utirr: of intention Number 325 of said City. Be it further resolved that th• said work is for the closing of that porti-in of Culbert' Strert above described and it appears to said board that there are no costs , damages or ex^enses , oc asioned by or arising out of said work, and that no as. essment is necessary to pay any costs , damages or expenses therefor , and that on account thereof, no commissioners are appointed to assess benefits or d:ameges`for^said *drk, 'gr -to..have supervision thereof. " 3 ' r - Reports The matter of auto speed signs for the City Streets was continued. Miscellaneous On motion, a warrant in the sum of three thousand $(3000.00) dollars was II ordered drawn in favor of R. Warner Thomas, P. M.; to aid in securing. Government food supplies to be sold to the citizens of the City and community. The City to be re-imbuxsed to the extent of the amount derived from such sales, and the Clerk was directed to issue said warranty payable out of the General Fund. Pres 't Brock and Trustee Carter voiced the complaint of residents on Post ' Street as to the water from orange groves along the East line of said street flood- ing their yards. The Att'y advised that there was an ordinance covering such cases, and the Board referred the matter to the Marshal and police committee, with power to act. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ar ity Clerk -- • rt -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- , t Redlands , California, Sept. 3, 1919, 2 o 'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: Pres' t Brock, Trustees Tripp, Fowler and Simpson, and Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Trustee Carter, Att'y Leonard. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from the California Library Assn, relative to compensation ' paid Library ethployees, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the California State Board of Health, urging the atten- 1 dance of the Sec 'y of the City Board of Health at the Annual Conference of Health Offi- cials to be held at Riverside, Oct. 20-24r 1919 , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from John H. Moore, Westgate, California, seeking the position II of Band Director, was presented and ordered filed. The purpose of the Board to discon- tinue band concerts at the close of the present month being determined, the Clerk was directed to so communicate to all applicants for the position of Band Director. 1UOID 369 Ordinances Ordinance No. 616,"Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year 1919-20" ,. introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Trustees Tripp, Fowler, Simpson, Brock. Noes : None II Absent: Carter Proposed Ordinances Nos. 615 and 617 were continued. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder, Sec 'y Board of Health, for the IImonth of August, 1919, were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous On motion, the City Att'y was directed to prepare the necessary papers for petitioning the State Railroad Commission for a re-hearing on the sur charge rate for electric power as applied to this City. Engineer Hinckley was directed to assist the chamber of Commerce in the prepa- ration of a landing place for the "Flying Circus" , to be here on Sept 7&8, 1919. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting was adjourned. % ♦ , , S City Clerk II -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Redlands , California, Sept. 17, 1919, 2 o 'clock, p.p. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications IIA communication from the Pacific Coast Furniture Warehousemen 's Lulu, of Pasadena, Calif. , relative to license required of transient operators of trucks , transfers, etc. , under Ordinance No. 596, was presented and referred to the police committee and Attorney for investigation and report. II A communication from the Sec 'y of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce relative to a County "Welcome Home Celebration" to the returned soldiers to be held at San Bernardino, was presented, and Trustees Simpson and Fowler were appointed to represent this City. in arrangement for the affair. 370 A communication from Edw. Mosbaugh tendering his resignation as Chief of the Fire Dep' t, was presented and ordered filed. On motion the litsjAtiexi. was accepted, and the Clerk was directed to convey to the retiring Chief the thanks of the Board for the efficient and faithful services rendered while in the City's employ. Petitions ' Petition No. 3632, of P. A. Sandstedt for the position of Policeman at Prospee Park, was presented and ordered filed. On motion the petition was granted, serviee to begin Nov. 1, 1919 , and end April 30, 1920, at a salary of $50.00 per month. Ordinances Proposed Ordinances Nos. 615 and 617 were continued. Resolution Relative to Electric Energy for Lighting and Power purposes. On motion of Trustee Carter, seconded by Trustee Simpson, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereas. , the City of Redl nds is expending approximately the sum of $30,000 per year for electric energy for lighting and power purposes , and Whereas the Citizens of Redaands are expending an additional estimated amount of X30000_ per year for electric energy, making an approximate total of 1.65 000 per year, spent by the City and its citizens therefor, and Whereas , the rates for electric energy have been greatly increased by order of the Railroad Commission of the State of California within the past few years , and (we are informed ) without any investigation as to the merits of the necessity for such increase , and Whereas , the said Railroad Commission has , in fixing a surcharge for electric energy being supplied to the City of Redlands , discriminated against such ci •y in favor of other cities owning their distributing system, and Whereas , municirally owned electric systens in California have not found it necessary to increase their rates 'or service to its citizens for electric energy to supply the same at a profit , and Whereas , the annual reposof the State Controller of the "Financial Transactions of Municipalities for the year 1918" shows the following net operative net revenues were e• reed by the following citie.: in California, to-wit : --- Los Angeles , ;661830: Pasadena $.1C::09O.00; Alameda $64499 .00 ; Riverside $926O2.00 ; Glendale 5p17776.CC ; Palo Alto $16286.CC : Santa Clara !' 13212.00 ; Colton $5494.00; Lodi $14677.00; Healdsburg $6896.00; Burbank $7342.00; Gridley $6015.00; Tehachapi $1430.00, and Whereas , we believe that the City of RedlaLds can operate a municipal lighting systen in this city with profit to the city and supply electric energy to its inhabitants at a rate materially less than that now being charged therefor by private corporations . Therefore Be It Resolved that the City Engineer be and he is hereby directed to investigate and ascertain the cost of acquiring the distributing system of the Southern California Edison Electric Co. operated in the City of Redlands &nd to report the same to this Board at its next regular meeting. Be it further resolved that if the price asked for said system shall in the judgment of this Board , be deemed excessive then in that event the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized , empowc •ed and directed for and on behalf of this board to take whatever action or preceeding that may be necessary with the Railroad Commission of the State of Californit to have the reasonable value of said distributing system fixed and determined b: said Commission. Be it fort . - -. that the president of this Board and the said City Engineer confer with the trustees and common council of the cities of Riverside San Bernardino , Colton and Rialt Tit h the viet of considering the establishment of a central plant for the developement of electric energy for supplying such energy to such municipalities and to the inhabitants thereof . 1DOID 371 Miscellaneous Engineer Hinckley presented the Diagram of Assessment District , prepared under Resolution of Intention No. 324, for sewer in Alley between Post and Tribune Streets , North of Colton Ave. , and on motion, the said Diagram was approved and adopted. Upon request of the Library Board of Trustees , Engineer Hinckley and Trustees TILlp and Carter were appointed as a committee to represent the City in the construc- tion of the addition to the Smiley Library, plans for which are now ready. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting was adjourned. /► e8 City Clerk -o-o-o_o-o-o-o-o-o-o--o--o-o--o-o-o -o Redlands , California, October 1, 1919 , 2 o 'clock, p.m. Aregular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: All members of the Board, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Sec 'y Isham of the Chamber of Commerce, and spokesman for the committee from the Merchants and Manufacturers Assn, addressed the Board at some length relative to the matter of more adequate Police protection in the business district of the City. After considerable discussion the question was referred to the Police com- mittee and Marshal for investigation and report. Communications A communication from the Finance Relied Committee, of Corpus Christi, Tem, appealing for funds for the tidal wave and hurricane sufferers in said City, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from L. A. Handley, Pres ' t of the League of California Municipalities , givingnotice of the Annual meeting of the League to be held at Riverside, Oct. 20-24, 1919, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Tree petition No. 577, F. M. Reed, for the removal of three eucalyptus trees in front of 43 Sonora St. , was presented and referred to the tree committee. Tree petition No. 578, James Eden, for trimming the pepper trees along his orange grove on West Highland Ave. ; was presented and referred to the tree committee. 372 Ordinances Ordinance No. 615, "Requiring a License Fee and Regulating the Operation of Motor Buses and Trucks" , introduced on August 6, 1919, was re-introduced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No. 617 was ordered filed without passage. ' Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Sec 'y Board of Health for the month of September, 1919 were presented and ordered filed. Upon request of the Engineer, more time was given him to report on the ' valuation of the Edison Co. distributing system in this City. Miscellaneous J. Costello tendered to the City a small toboggan slide Por the children's playgrou nds at Sylvan park, which was accepted, and the Clerk was directed to convey Mr. Costello the Board's appreciation for same. Ex-Trustee, R. M. Cheesman, addressed the Board quite earnestly as to the bad and unsightly condition of the streets and gutters in certain sections of the city, and urged that steps be taken to improve same, suggesting that the abutting property be charged with the cost. After a full discussion the Street committee, Engineer and Attorney were directed to look into the situation. and report ways and means for the improvements at the next regular meeting of this Board. On recommendation of the Fire Committee, Chas. L. Ary was appointed to the position of Fire Chief to succeed Ed. Mosbaugh, resigned. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. -L/ • City Clerk. o-o-O-o-o-O-o-o-o-o--o-O-O-O Redlands, California, October 15, 1919, 2 o'clock, p.m. Aregular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: All members of the Board, also the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. 11The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from A. E. Isham Sec 'y of the Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants and Manufacturers AssSnrelative to the matter of more adequate police protection in the business district, was read and ordered filed. The communication conveyed to the Board of Trustees the action of the M. &M. Ass 'n in recommending 1UOIU 373 that a small license fee be imposed on all lines of business, the proceeds to be used for providing extra police service in the bmsiness district. On motion, the Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance for business licenses according to plans of the Marshal and Police Committee, and submit same at the next regular meeting. Petitions Petition No. 3633, of M. C. Mascart, et al, for a domestic water service line to their residences in East Redlands, was presented and ordered filed. The Engineer estimated the cost at $1600. No funds being available at this time for such a large outlay for so few patrons, the Board directed the Engineer to propose to the pplicants that they advance the money for the extension and the city re- imburse them in water rentals. Tree Petitions Nos. 577 and 578, filed at last regular meeting, were granted as recommended by the Tree committee. Ordinances Action on Ordinance No. 615, was deferred till next meeting. Reports The Engineer presented the request of the Edison Company for 30 days exten- sion of time for report on valuation of its distributing system. The request was granted. The question of improvement of gutters next came up. The Engineer stated that San Mateo, Center and Reservoir street gutters were in very bad condition and the Board directed him to take the matter up with all partied interested, looking toward the permanent improvement of these streets. Miscellaneous Supt H1322112presented the request of the Cemetery employees for an in- crease in wages, which the Board felt could not be granted at this time , and it was so ordered. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. ' City Clerk. 374 Redlands , California, October 25, 1919 ,9 o 'clock A.M. A special meeting regularly called and held on above date , with all members present. Pres 't Brock stated the object of the meeting was to discuss the auestion of the purchase of the Wyatt Opera House by the City. A pilmteL of representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants and Manu- factures Association were present and the question was disbussed fully and freely, after which the City Attorney was directed to look up the legal question involved and report his findings to this Board. On motior the meeting adjourned . • v City Clerk. • -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands , California, November 5, 1919 , 2 o'clock, pm. A regular meeting of the Board. Present: All members of the Board, also the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. ' The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting of Oct. 25, 1919, were read and approved. A large number of interested citizens being present, Pres't Brock called for the report of the City Attorney on the legal questions involved in the proposed pur- chase of the Wyatt opera house by the Cites. The Att',y advised that the City had the legal tjtgint to acquire such property. The Pres 't then called for expressions from those present of their approval or disapproval of the project, and practically all voiced their approval. After a lengthy discussion of the question, Trustee Tripp moved that the Clty .procure the property and that the City Attorney and Pres ' t Brock be given full power to act in the matter, motion secohded by Trustee Carter, and unanimously adopted bSs the Board. Communications A communication from C. M. Brown expressing his o3position to the purchase of the Wyatt opera house by the City.„ was read and ordered filed. A communication from C. A. Rolfe, Pres't of the S . W. Home Telephone Co., call- ing attention of the Board to the constant "menace caused by the dry palm leaves" hanging on palms underneath telephone poles, and suggesting that steps be taken to eliminate this source of fires, was presented and ordered filed, and referred to the Engineer and street committee. t IMP) 375 Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Sec 'y Board of Health for the month of October, 1919 , were presented and ordered filed. Petitions Tree Petition No. 579 , Marion W. Burns , for removal of gravilla trees along the East line of her property on Sunset St.., was granted as .per recommendation of the tree committee. Petition No. 3634, I. M. Hough, et al, protesting against the establishment of a garage or machine shop in the district at or near the corner of Orange St. and Colton Ave. was presented and ordered filed. Ordinances Action on proposed Ordinance No. . 615 was deferred till next meeting. Proposed Ordinance No. 618, "Amending section 117 of Ordinance No. 580,relating to license taxes" , was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No. 619, "Amending Sub. 11 of Sec. 44 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to districts for blacksmith shops , etc , " was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Resolution On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "Whereas , the California Vehicle Act as amended by the Legislature of t}e State of California at its last session, require the erection and mainten- ance by the various counties and municipalities of the State of Califronia of certain speed limit signs as a condition pre-requisite to the enforcing of the regulation of the speed of vehicles contained in Section 22 of said Act, and WHERAS, the City of Redlands is desirous of enforcing and complying with this law, and WHEREAS , the Automobile Club of Southern California, an incorporated , non- profit association of motorists resiting in Southr.rn California, has erected a sign posting system covering all of the principal highways of Southern Cal- ifornia throughout the western states , and is therefore particularly well equipped and qualified to perforn the work of erecting the signs which the California Vehicle Act requires , by Section 1, Subdivisions 5 an d 6 of the said Act , the various counties and cities to erect ; and the said Automobile Club of Southern California ha ving offered to erect in the City of Redlands, free of charge, all signs necessary for a full compliance with the law upon the agreement of the said City of Redlands to employ said Club to maintain said signs and to pay said Club the actual cost of replacing or repairing such signs or the posts on which they are erected whenever such replacing or repairing become necessary. NOW THEREFORE BE' IT RESOLVED that this Board does hereby authorize its Chairman to execute a contract on behalf of the City of Redlands with the said Automobile Club of Southern California, a corporation, for the performance of the necessary work and the furnishing of all necessary materials for the erection of the signs required in Subdivisions 5 and 6 of Section 1 of the California Vehicle Act as amended by Chapter 147 in the Statutes of 1919 , and siad contract shall provide that all fo such signs will be erected free of charge to the City of Redlands by the Automobile Club of Southern Calif- ornia, a corporation; thatsuch signs shall be the property of the said Club; that the City of Redlands shall agree to employ said Club to maintain such signs and shall pay said Club for the maintenance of such signs on demand of said corporation the actual cost of the material used in replacing or repairing such signs or the post on which they are erected ; said contract shall also provide that said Automobile Culb of Southern California shall place upon the face of such signs the words and figures required by law; and upon the extreme lower protion of the face of such signs , the words , "The Automobile Club of Southern Calfiornia" , or an abbreviation thereof, above which on all "20 mile speed limit" signs shall be inscribed the rn me of the CITY OF REDLANDS . " 376 Miscellaneous Sec 'y Isham, of the M. &M. Assn, brought to the attention of the Board the question of eliminating the rat nuisance in the business district. Referred to the Secy of the Board of $e l .h the Marshal and Trustee Carter with full power to act. The matter of a license fee for outside contractors doing work in this city ' was brought up by Sec 'y Isham, of the C. of C.., and the Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance covering same for introduction at the next meeting. On motion, the Board unanimously tendered, one of the C.ity's flags to the local organization of the American Legion, and Marshal Larmore and Trustee Simpson were dele- gated to present the flag to the Legion on Thursday evening, Nov. 6, 1919. On recommendation of Marshal Larmore, Marvin DudleL and P.I. E. Armstrong were appointed members of the police force, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, salary $100.00 each per month dating from Nov. 1, 1919. On recommendation of Sup't Hinckley, the Board appointed W. A. Hartman as foreman at the cemetery vice F. E. Huntton. Service to date from Nov. 1, 1919, at a salary of $120.00 per month. Complaint as to the poor quality of gas being supplied by the local company was discussed at some length, and the Attorney was directed to take the matter up with District Manager Bell, of San Bernaedino. On recommendation of the music committee, the Clerk was directed to request all parties have band instruments belonging to the City, to turn sAMe in at once. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. ' On motion, the meeting was adjourned. ' r City Clerk. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- 1 Redlands , California, November 19 ,1919 , 2 O'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, with all members present. . The Clerk, Attorney and Engineer were also present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ' Communications A communication from Daniel Smiley to Pres't Brock relative to funds for the addition to the Smiley Library building was presented and ordered filed. Reports Att'y Leonard reorted that District Manager Bell of the Citrus Belt Gas Co. claims that the poor quality of gas now supplied was due to the inability to secure the prop.az oil for gas making, and that a deal was on whereby this city would probably be supplied with natural gas in the near future. 1110I 9 377 Pres' t Brock reported the purchase of the Wyatt opera house property by the city at a cost of 036713th for use as an Assembly Hall. Trustee . Fowler and E. J. Underwood appointed as a committee to look after the management of same. IIPetitions Tree Petition No. 580, John Lefler, for removal of eight eucalyptus trees along his property on Ridge Street, was presented and referred to the tree committee,.and Engineer. Ordinances II Proposed Ordinance No. 618,"Amending Section 117 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to license taxes" , and Proposed Ordinance No. 619 , "Amending subdivision 11 of Sec. 44 of Ordinance No. 580, relating to districts for blacksmith shops , etc . , " each introduced at the last regular meeting, were adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Carter , Tripp, Fowler, Simpson, Brock. Noes : None. Miscellaneous The oral request of residents on Lawton Street, between Brockton and Western Ave 's for street lights , was referred to the light committee. Trustee Carter expressed the complaint of people in his neighborhood as to the noise caused by the exhaust or engine at the Union Ice Co. plant. Referred to the City IIEngineer for investigation, and the Clerk was directed to notify the Company of the complaint being made. Pres ' t Brock called attention of the Board to the fact that James B. Glover , a former member of this Board would celebrate his half-century residence in this city on the 20th inst, and the clerk was directed to convey to Mr. Glover and wife the good wishes andgreetings of the members of this Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No futther business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk. II -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands , California, December 3, 1919, 2 o'clock, p.mp A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , all members preseht. Also present were the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney, and a number of visitors including Mrs. Sargents class of High School students. . 378 The minutesof the last regular meeting were read , and the Clerk was directed to enter the name of E. J. Underwood in place od Trustee Carter '-aa 'the committee to manage the opera house, after which the minutes were approvedd A number of interested parties being present, Pres ' t Brock called up the matter of gutter improvements on ®an Mateo, Center and Reservoir Sts. , and requested an expression of approval or disapproval from those present. Prof. Tilton and Mr. Mudge of Reservoir St. , Emmett Rowe and Wrs. Cross of San Mateo St. , and Judge Barry of Center St. ,protested against the proposed improvement, and Mr. Mudge and Mr. Rowe each filed a written protest signed by several of the property owners of Reservoir and San Mateo Sts. respectively. The protests were ordered filed and further action was deferred till next regular meeting. Prof. Clement of the High School, introduced Mrs. Gundlach of the Parent- Teachers Ass 'n of the Lincoln school, who presented a petition signed by some of the patrons of said school requesting the closing of a portion of the alley in Bennett's • (14..3'G37) Sub.running through the school grounds . The petition was ordered filed and the Att'y directed to prepare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Sec 'y Board of Health for the month of November, 1919 , were presented and ordered filed. A contract in duplicate between the City and the Auto. Club of Southern California for the erection of s peed signs as per plan of the Marshal was approved ' and the Pres't and Clerk of this Board directed to sign same for and on behalf of the City. Engineer Hinckley requested and was granted more time for report on the noise at the Ice Co's plant. Petitions Tree Petition No. 580, John Lefler for the removal of eucalyptus trees along his property on Ridge St. , was denied as per recommendation of the tree committee. Tree Petition No. 581, A• U. Soares for the removal of gravilla trees along his property on Burgis and Elizabeth Sts. , was presented and referred to the tree committee and Engineer. Tree Petition No. 582 , Geo. S. Dexter for the removal of gravilla trees along his property on Dwight and Elizabeth Sts. , was presented and referred to the tree committee and Engineer. Petition No. 3635, Guy C. Stockton, et al, protesting gutter repairs on San Mateo St. , and Petition No. 3636, T. J. Ralston, et al, protesting gutter repairs on Reser- , voir St. , were presented and ordered filed. 1 VOID 379 Ordinances Proposed Ordinance Np. 615, "Reouiriin a License• Fee for and Regulating the Operation of Motor Buses and Trucks in said City" , introduced at the Regular meeting of October 1, 1919, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Trustees Carter, Tripp, Fowler, Simpson and Brock. Noes : None. Miscellaneous Fire Chief Ary requested the Board for an additional 1000 feet of 2z inch fire hose. The Board recommended the purchase of 500 feet, and referred the matter to the fire committee with full power to act. Trustee Carter presented the request of the "volunteer firemen" for an increase of pay from the present rate of 01.00 per hour to 32.00 per hour. On motion the Board authorized a rate of 01.50 for the first hour and 01:00 for each additional hour. The question of appointing one of the "volunteer_firemen" as special police- man was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. The question of plastering the outside walls of the Assembly Hall (opera house ) , brought up by Trustee Carter, was discussed at some length but no action taken. Trustee Simpson presented the request of Judge Dewhirst of the "_house of David" for permission to use the amphitheatre on Sunday, pm, December 7 ,1919 , for a lecture. Pres' t Brock expressed himself as opposed to granting the request , and after some dis- ' cussion, no action was taken by the Board. The Clerk was directed to advertise for sealed bids for the construction of an addition to the librar as per plans on file in the office of the City Engip neer. Bids to be opened on December 20, 1919, at 9 o'clock, am. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion, the meeting adjourned. /6720;2C City Clerk. -0-0-0-0-0-0- ' Redlands, California, December 17, 1919 , 2 O'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees , all members present. Also present the Clerk, Attorney, Engineer and several other citizens. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 380 Oral Petitions T. R. Rex, A. J. Happe and 0. G. Fussell, motor truck operators , each addressed the Board in a request for relief from the high license rate imposed upon their busi- ness under Ordinance No. 615; claiming same to be excessive as compared to fees for other lines of business. Referred to the Ordinance committee for investigation and report. 0. G. Fussell, of the City Transfer Co. , suggested to the Board the desire.: bility of an Ordinance establishing "one way" alley travel in the business district. Referred to the Ordinance committee and Street- Sup't. Petitions ' The following Petitions were granted as recommended by the Tree Committee: Tree Petitions No. 581, A' Li Soares; No. 582, Geo. S. Dexter; No. 583, J. F. Red- - head, each for removal of gra v_ills trees on Burgis, Elizabeth Dwight and Henrietta Ste. , to be replaced by date palms where necessary to maintain gniformity; and , No. 584, Ezra Strong, for removal of the middle tree of the three peppers in front of his property at 52 Sonora St. Upon request of the signers of Petition No. 3637, filed at the last regular meeting, the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. 326, in words and figures following, to-wit: "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of thOdCity of Redlands that it is the intention of said Board to order the following street work and improvement to be done, to wit: The closing of that portion of an alleyway lying north of and adjoin- ing Lot two( 2 ) of Block "A" of Bennett 's Subdivision, according to• a map thereof of record in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, California. That the exterior boundaries of the district of land established and declared by the said Board to be affected by said work or improvement and to be assessed to Fay the damages , costs and expenses thereof, are described 'as follows, to-wit:- The exterior boundaries of said lot two. The Redlands Daily Facts , a daily newspaper publir'hed and circulated in said city is hereby designated as the newspaper in which the street superintendent of said city shall cause to be published , in manner and form as required by law, notice of the passage of this resolution, and the said street sunerintendert is hereby directed to cause notices of the passage of this resolution to be posted in the manner and form as required by lay, and to cause a simi'ar notice to be published in said newspaper for a period of ten days in the manner required by law. " Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. "Relating to Tuberculin test of Liilch cows . and the sung of such cows," was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Fire Hose Bids Bids for 500 feet of 2i inch fire hose were opened as follows: Cope Commercial, "Bay State" 01.05 per ft. "Paramount# .90 W. L. Thornquest, "Bay State" 1.05 " " F. J. Grassle, "Victor" 1.10 " " " " " "Guardian" . 95 " " Upon recommendation of the Fire Committee, the Boardauthorized the pur /I - chase of 250 feet of "Bay State" from Cope Commercial Co. , and 250 feet of "Guar- dian" from F. J. Grassle, each at the price stated in their respective bids. WOW 381 Miscellaneous Engineer Hinckley reported that the Ice Co. , had closed its plant for repairs, and that an effort would be mile by the Company to eliminate the noise complained of by some of the residents near the plant. IIUpon report of the Attorney, the Board deemed it unnecessary to appoint one of the firemen as a special pcIlLaeMant The Southern California Edison Co. presented an agreement for City street lighting for the next five years. Referred to the Attorney for report at the next II regular meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention og the Board, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock, A. M. , December 20, 1919, to consider bids for an addition to the Smiley Library. _f City Clerk. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands , California, II December 20, 1919 , 9 o'clock, A.M. An adjourned regular meeting of the Board. Present: Pres't Brock, Trustees Tripp, Fowler and Simpson. Absent: Trustee Carter. Pursuant to adjournment on Dec. 17, 1919, the Board met to open bids for the construction of an addition to the Smiley Library. The fo&lowing bids were presented: A. E. Taylor, $12825.00 Bid referred to the Engineer, and the meeting adjourned till 7: A P. M. , this day. �— , V./ City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- ' Redlands , California, December 20, 1919, 7 :00 o'clock, P.M. Pursuant to adjournment this A. M. , the Board met with the following members II present: Pres't Brock, Trustees Fowler and Simpson. Absent: Trustees Carter and Tripp. Engineer Hinckley reported that the bid of A. E. Taylor was reasonable, where- upon the Board awarded the contract for the addition to the Smiley Library to said A. E. Taylor at the sum set out in his bid, viz: $12825.001 and the Pres't and Clerk of this Board were directed to sign said contract for and on behalf of the Ci$y. On motion, the meeting adjourned. } (1 382 Redlands., California, January 7, 1920, 2 O'Olock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present. Also the Clerk, 9veaeurep- Attorney and Engineer were present. The minutes of the last regular and adjourned regular meetings were read and ' approved. Oral Petitions Mrs. J. J. Suess, representing the Executive Committee of the Contemporary Club, addressed the Board in opposition to therp esent arragement for campers at Sylvan, Park, claiming that the present location interferes with the use of the park by local people for picnic purposes. After some discussion by members of the Board, the matter was referred to the Supt and Park Committee_with power to act. Petitions Petition No.3638, Vina C. Bowlejr, et al, for a fire hydrant on Brookside Ave. , between Center and San Mateo Streets, was presented to the Board and ordered filed. Supt Hinckley stated that the installation of the hydrant would necessitate the laying of a larger main at an esimated cost of $2500.00, and the Board feeling that such an outlay was no advisable at this time , denied the petition. Tree Petition No.585, M. L. Black, for removal of pepper trees along his property on Church Street between Pennsylvania and San Bernardino Aires. was presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of the tree committee the patition was granted, the space to be replanted to olive and 211q/124 trees. ' Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 620,"Relating to the Tuberculin Test for Milch Cows and the selling of such Cows", introduced at the. last regular meeting was amended by motion duly seconded and carried, and as amended was adopted by the following vote : Ayes: Trustees Tripp, Fowler, Simpson And Brock. Noes: Trustee Carter. Reports Reports of the Clerk. Treasurer, Recorder, Sec 'y Board of Health and Manager of the Wyatt auditorium for the month of December , 1919 , was presented and ordered filed. Report of the Ordinance Committee relative to the request of motor truck operators for a reduction of the license fee charged them under Ordinance No. 615, was deferred till next regular meeting. A few changes in the street lighting contract submitted by the Southern California Edison Co. , was sug ested by the Attorney and referred back to the Company. The Pres- _ ident and Clerk of this Board were directed to sign said contracts .for and on behalf of the City when Okd. by the Attorney. I Action on Resolution of Intention No. 326,_ closing portion of Alley through Lincoln school grounds , was continued till next regular meeting. t 110 T O 383 Miscellaneous Trustee Carter requested legal adviceas to the use of a siren whistle on the fire trucks. Referred to the Attorney for report at next meeting. The matter of fixing the rate for irrigation water for the coming season was left I ' to the Sup 't and water committee with full power to act. On motion of Trustee Simpso@f a vote of thanks was extended to all those who as- sisted in making the Municipal Christmas tree program such a splendid success. Supt Hinckley was authorized to purchase a horse drawn lawn mower at a cost not I to exceed $250.00, for use in the city parks. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting adjourned. ef/ ..1‘5 City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, California, II January 21, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P.M. , A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: Pres ' t Brock, Trustees Carter, Tripp, 'Fowler and Simpson, Clerk Hook, Att'y Leonard and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions A. J. Wilson of the Redlands Oil Co. , was present and requested the Board for permission to erect a root over the oil station grounds at Citrus Ave. and Third St. After due consideration, the request was granted. Petitions Petition No. 3639 , Mabel P. Cameron, Manager of the "Community Shop" , for per- , mission to place a bulletin board on the sidewalk at the place of business on West Cites Ave. , was presented and ordered filed. The request was granted, under Police regulations. Reports Ill Report of the Clerk for the quarter ending December 31, 1919 , was presented and II ordered filed. Trustee Carter requested and was granted more time for report of the Ordinance committee on the complaint of truck operators as to license fees. The Attorney reported as his opinion that the City was not laying itself liable in the use of the gong or bell instead of the siren on the fire trucks. 384 Resolutions Closing of a portion of an Alley in the Bennett Sub. , through the Lincoln School grounds. On motion, the following resolution was adopted: "The Board of Trustees of the city of Redlands do ordain as follows : Resolved that all that portion of an alleyway lying north of and adjoining Lot two of Block "A" of Bennetts Subdivision, according to a map thereof of record in the office of the county recorder of San Bernardino County, California, be rnd the same is herebe closed, vacated and abandoned as contemplated by Resolution of Intention No. 326 heretofore adopted by this board. Be it further resolved that the said work of closing said alleyway as above described is without costs , damages or expenses occasioned by or arising out of said work, and that no assessments are necessary to pay any costs , damages or expenses and that on account thereof no commissioners are appointed to assess benefits or damages for said work or to have supervision thereof. " Miscellaneous On motion, the Treasurer was directed to transfer the sum of Fifteen Thousand ($15.000.00) Dollars from the General fund to the Interest & 6inking fund of the Water Bonds, and charge same to the Fater Dep_ts Supt Hinckley was authorized to purchase a pump for use in one of the wells in Reservoir canyon, subject to approval of the water committee. Attorney Leonard was directed to protect the City in its rights relative to de- linquent tax claims of the County against the Wyatt Opera house property. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited bja the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meet- ing adjourned. 1, 91 i S City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0;0- Redlands, California, February 4, 1920, 2 o'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, also the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney were present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Thos. T. Gaines and Mr. Hicks of East Pearl Ave. addressed the Board relative to the unsanitary and unsightly condition of some of the properties along the sontli line_ of said Avenue. Referred to Engineer Hinckley, Trustee Carter and the Sec 'y of the Board of Health for investigation and report. W. H. Pettibone and John Costello, of Norwood St. , complained to the Board of the gd or and flies caused by keeping of stock and op j24 y on lots at the rear of their residences by 0. M. Robbins , of Bond St. Referred to Trustees Tripp and Fowler and the Sec 'y of the Board of Health for investigation and report. 11I0 T 1) 385 Petitions Tree Petition No.586, Isaac Jones , et al, for removal of Acacia trees and re- planting with Pecan tree, on Walnut Ave. between Alvarado and California Sts. , was presented and ordered filed, and referred to the tree committee. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Sec 'y Board of Health for the month of Januarys 1920, were presented and ordered filed. In the matter of the complaint of the motor truck operators as to the license fee under Ordinance No. 615, the Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance repealing said Ordinance No. 615. The Ordinance Committee to frame a new ordinance if so desired. Miscellaneous The Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for doing the local and legal advertis- ing for the City for one (1) year beginning March 1st, 1920; for publishing the Delin- quent tax list for the fiscal year1919-1920; and for furnishing the supplies and doing the job printing for the year beginning March 1st, 1920. On motion the Engineer was directed to assist the Chamber of Commerce in arrangeing a proper exhibit for the City at the annual orange show to be held at San Bernardino, February 13-23, 1920. The matter of wages paid the City' employees under Supt Hinckley was left_to P:'r. Hinckley with full power to act. The S. W. Electric Co. , through Mr. Jenkins , requested permission to place an electric sign over the sidewalk at their place of business on West State St. The request was granted, subject to approval of the Street committee. On motion, and upon his request, N. H. Larson, foreman at Prospect Park, was ap- pointed special policeman for said park, to serve without pay. Thos. Gaume , City garbage collector, requested the Board for a five year extension of his present contract with the city. On motion the request was granted, and the Pres 't and Clerk of this Board were directed to sign same for and on behalf of the city. The City Attorney to prepare the necessary papers to put into effect this order. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. / ' ,7 City Clerk. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- ' Rddlands, California, February 18, 1920, 2 o'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and rgineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 386 Communications A communication from the Strong-Dickinson Realty Co. , of Los Angeles , offering for sale to the City the property known as "Thousand Pines", was presented and ordered filed, the City not' being interested in the matter. Petitions I Tree Petition No. 586, Isaac Jones , et al,Walnut Ave', was denied , as per rec- ommendation of the tree committee. Ordinances I An Ordinance proposed by the Ordinance Committee, amending Ordinance No 615, was introduced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the rules . Reports Upon their request , the committees appointed the last regular meeting to in- vestigate and report on sanitary conditions on East Pearl Ave and Norwood St, were given till next meeting for report. Bids Sealed bids were received for furnishing supplies and doing the job printing for one year beginning March 1, 1920, as per schedule submitted by the Clerk, as follows: Rice & Son $269.40 Citrograph Pub. Co. 304.75 Redlande Facts 315.50 The bid of Rice & Son being the lowest, on motion, duly seconded and carried, the contract was awarded to said Rice & Son at the price named for each of the various I items in the schedule, and all other bids were rejected. No bid was received for doing the legal and local advertising and publication of the delinquent list, and on motion the Clerk was directed to have same done by the Facts , the only paper published in the City. The bid of Frank J. Kimball Co. for furnishing the city rater department with a pump was referred to the water committee and sup' t with power to act. Miscellaneous 1919 On motion, the city taxesnand penalty on the Wyatt opera house property of $115. 16 was ordered cancelled, the property now belonging to the city. The Clerk was directed to credit the tax collector with said amount. On motion, the city taxes , year 1919, on the following property were ordered refunded,oandhtheoClevkndirectedtio issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the I General Fund: Daniel Smiley, $631.80 Redlands Day Nursery 69.60 Y. M. C. A. 72.72 Y. W. C. A. 86.28 The matter of an increase in the salary of the fire truckdry_ was referred to the fire committee , with power to act. 1 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk 1110 In 387 Redlands , California, March 3, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. , The minutes of the last regula r meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions H. H. Garstin, A. E. Isham and Dr. E. J. Eytinge addressed the Board relative to the matter of calling an election for a Bond issue of $150,000.00 to build and equip a municipal hospital. After a full discussion of the question, it was referred e to the City Attorney for investigation and report on the legal phase of the proposition. A. E. Ishaml Sec'y of the Chamber of Commerce, requested the Board for an appro- priation of $250.00 toward the expense of the Redlands exhibit at the last Natonal Orange Show. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Simpson, the re�west__ was granted, and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund, W. J. Hartzell, of the Board of Trustees of the Redlands school district, out- lined to the Board a proposed improvement at the Lowell school grounds , and requested the city to bear the expense of covering the storm water ditch along the North line of the school property at an estimated cost of $1000.00. After due discussion, the request was deniea, funds for such purposes not being available. Upon request of A. E. Isham, of the Chamber of Commerce, permission was granted ,for the holding of a street dance on West State Street between 3d and 4th streets on the evening of March 4, 1920, the 32nd Infantry Band of Camp Kearny furnishing the music. — etc-41-47-c 3? Petitions Petition No. 3640, Henry Gravers ; et al, fora water main on gest Pioneer Ave. was presented and referred to the Sup' t and water committee with full power to act. Ordinances On motion, the ordinance introduced at the last regular meeting proposing to amend Ordinance No. 615, relating to motor bus and truck licenses, was withdrawn, and the Marshal directed to collect the business license fee provided for under Ordinance No. 618, till further orders. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Sec 'y Board of Health for the month of February, 1920, and the Building Inspector for the six months ending December 31, 1919, were presented and ordered filed. Committees to report on sanitary conditions on East Pearl Ave and Norwood St. were continued. On recommendation of the fire committee, the salary of the fire truck drivers was fixed at $110.00 per month, from March 1, 1920. ., 1 388 Resolutions Trustee Tripp offered and moved the adoption of a resolution calling a General Municipal Election to be held on 4onday, April 12, 1920,E and the same was unanimously adopted, also resolution appointing officers to hold said election. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Communications The following communications were presented and ordered filed: State Commissionof Immigration and Housing relative to an Institute to be held in Los Angeles on April 5, 1920; City Clerk of Dos Angeles relating to the convention of the .League of the South West to be held in Dos Angeles, April 1-3, 1920; John F. Davis , Attorney, Burlingame, Calif. , municipal law specialist; R. C. Noleman, Loa Angeles , applying for a position in the Engineering department. • a� „ City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- 11. Redlands , California, March 17,1920, 2 O'Clock, P.MP A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, also the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from the Chamber of Commerce recommending that an election be called for the submission of a bond issue of $150,000.00 for a Municipal Hospital was presented and ordered filed. An unsigned communication was presented by the Clerk, and was ordered to the waste basket. Petitions Tree Petition No. 587, Fred W. Hill for the removal of trees alongside of his property on Crown and San Jacinto ate, was presented, ordered filed and referr ed to the Supt. and tree committee. Reports ' The committee reported sanitary conditions on Norwood St. as OK, and was discharged, and the committee continued as to E. Pearl Ave. 1 COH) 389 Attorney Leonard reported as his Opinion that the city could legally issue bonds for a municipal hospital, and that he had written a bond buying company relative to the purchase of such bonds. Pending the reply from the Bond Co. , the matter was continued' till next meeting. The S . W. Home Telephone Co. presented its written report of gross earnings for the year ending December 31, 1919 , showing franchise tax of $846.66 due the City. The report was ordered filed. Resolutions Upon recommendation of the Supt. and atreet committee, the following reso- lutions were unanimously adopted: "Resolved that the roadbed of the Pacific Electric Railway Company, om West Cypress Avenue in the City of Redlands , California, between the East line of Center Street, produced across said Avenue, and the West line of Cajon Street, pro- duced across said Avenue, be brought to the official grade ofBeail Avenue, between said points. Be It Further Resolved that the said Pacific Electric Railway Company be and it is. herby requested and ordered to bring "the said roadway, between said points to the official grade of said Avenue, between said points. Be It-Further Resolved that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to serve or cause to be served a copy of this resolution, upon said company, or any agent or representativethereof, or any officer of said company,ae provided by Section 77-a Of an Act commonly known as the "Improvement Act of 1911". "Resolved that the roadbed of the Pacific Electric Rail- way Company, on Cedar Avenue, between Pacific Street and serpentine Drive in. the_ City of_ Redlands , be brought to the official grade of said Avenue , between said streets. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Said Companyrheband .it:.isi hereby requested and ordered to bring the said roadbed upon said avenue , between said streets to the official grade of said Avenue, between said streets . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to serve or cause to be served a copy "of this resolution , upon said company, or any agent or representative therof , or any officer of said company, • as provided by Section 77-a of an Act commonly known as the "Improvement Act of 1911" . Miscellaneous On motion the Attorney was requested to represent the City at the hearing of the Southern California Edison Co. before the State Railroad Commission at Los Angeles, March 25, 1920, for an incrpase in rate . The Treasurer was directed to transfer the sum of r :100 from the General fund to the Library fund to take care of an increse in salary granted the Library employees. Trustee Simpson presented the complaint of the Matson Music Co. against non-resident merchants making sales in the city without paying an extra license fee. Referred to the Attorney, who has a similar matter up with the Riverside Music Co. On motion the Clerk was directed to cancel the 1919 taxes and costs assessed to J. E. Seymour estate, widow' s claim for soldier6s exemption; and of Geo. T. Ordway to the extent of the balance of 01000.00 soldier 's exemption claim, and credit the tax collector accordingly. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. oofI ' e i C c-Ar4(_, 390 - Redlands , California, March 29, 1920, 9 O'Clock, A.M. A special meeting regularly called and held. Present: Pres ' t Brock, Trustees Tripp and ,impson, Clerk Hook. Absent: Trustees Carter and Fowler. ' Pres't Brock stated the object of the meeting was to consider the resignation of Policeman, A. T. Gabriel, and any other matter that might come before the Board. The written resignation of Mr. Gabriel was presented, and on motion, accepted. Marshal Larmore recommended the appointment of J. C. Pohlman to the vacancy caused by Mr. Gabriel's resignation, and on motion, the recommendation was approved, Mr. Pohlman to begin service at once, at a salary of $100.00 per month. Upon its request, the Chamber of Commerce was granted the free use of the Wyatt_ audit rinm,for a lecture to be given by Dr. B. M. Rastall of Columbia University. at some date in the near future. No further business demanding the attention of the Board., on motion, the meeting adjourned. / /./ City Clerk *0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Redlands, California, April 7, 1920, 2o' clock, P. m. A regular meeting of the Board of TruStee.. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from the P. E. Ry. Co. , promising immediate consideration of the condition of it$ roadbed on the smiley height$ line, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the M. &M. AS8 'n and Chamber of !Commerce recommending the purchase of sepressure engine and the employment of more men for the fire dep' ,, was presented and ordered filed. The fire committee wag directed to look into the matter of regular fire drills, and compensation to the volunteer firemen for said drills. A communication from the City clerk of Venice, Calif. ,extending an invitation to this city to visit. and use the. "Venice Aviation Field" , was presented and ordered filed. JUOID 391 A communicat&on from the National Electric Light Association, announcing it? annual convention at Pasadena, Calif. , May 18-22 , 1920, wa presented and ordered filed. A communication from Rollins & sons $an ranc $co , bond buyers , inclosing a letter from their Attorney advising that thiS City has the power to , i,SSue bonds for a Munic- ipal Hospita1; waS presented and ordered filed. A communication from the P. E. Ry. Co. , offering to lease its 40 acre tract of land on san Bernardino Ave to the City for an Aviation landing field at 12. per annum, was preSented and ordered filed. On motion, the proposal waS accepted to date from May 1, 1920_. and the Pre$ ' t and Clerk of this Board were directed to Sign Said agreement upon the UK of the City Att'y. Petition Tree Petition No.587, F. W. Hillfor removal of trees on Crown and San Jacinto Sits , was continued till next meeting. Report Committee on sanitary conditions on East Pearl Ave. was continued. Reports of Clerk, Tre4rer, Recorder andSec$y Board of Health for month of March 1920, was pre ented and ordered filed. Mi cellaneou Upon request of Thos . Sanborn, Mgr. smiley Heights, and on recommendation of the police committee Archibald Henderson was appointed Special policeman forjYmiley Heights park at a Salary of $00.00 per month from this date. IIThe City Recorder was directed to continue turning into the city treesur4y all monies" collected by him for the violation of city ordinances. The matter of fixing Salary Schedule for city employees was discussed at Some length and action on Same deferred till next meeting. BillS and Salarie$ were ordered paid aS audited II; the finance committee. No further buSineSS demanding the attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned to meet April 19 , 1920, at 2 o'clock, P.M. , to canvass and certify the reSult of the city election to be held April 12, 1920. o City Clerk ' -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, California, April 19 , 1920, 20'Clock, P.M. An adjourned regular meeting. 11 Present: Pres 't Brock, Trustees Fowler, Simpson and Tripp, and the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. Absent: Trustee Carter. The Board proceeded to canvass the returns of the Municipal Election held on the 12th day of April, 1920, and unanimously adopted the following resolution: 392 RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION. Whereas, a general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Redlands , on Monday, the 12th day of April, 1920, as required by law; AND WHEREAS , it appears tht:t notice of said election was duly and legally given, that voting precincts were properly established ; that election officers were appointed and election supplies furnished, and that in all respects said election was held and conducted and the votes cast thereat received and canvassed , and the returns thereof, made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the general laws of the state governing elections in cities of the fifth and sixth class ; AND WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of said City met at the Council chamber of the board on Monday, the 19th day of April, 1920, to canvass the returns of said election and install the n^wly elected officers , as a result of which the board finds that the number of votes cast, the names of the persons voted for , and other matters required by law, to be as hereinafter stated ; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED as follows : -- That said regular municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Redlands , on Monday, the 12th day of April , 1920, in time , form and manner as required by law; That there were nine voting precincts established for the purpose of holding said election, consisting of a consolidation of the regular election precincts established for holding general state and county elections as follows : "Consolidated Voting Precinct 'A'" , comprising state and county precincts numbers 1 & 18; and "Consolidated Voting Precinct 'B '" , comprising state and county precincts numbers two and three ; and "Consolid^ted Voting Precinct 'C '", comprising state and county precindts, numbers 4 and 5; and "Consolidated Voting Precinct , 'D", comprising state and county precints , numbers T;aand ; "Consolidated Voting Precinct 'E'" , comprising state and county precincts, numbers 7 and 8; and "Consolidated Voting Precinct 'F'" , comprising state and county precincts , numbers 9 and 10; and "Consolidated Voting Precinct 'G'" , comprising state and county precincts , numbers 11 and 12; and "Consolibated Voting Precirct 'H'" , comprising state and county precincts, numbers 13, 14 and 15; and "Consolidated Voting Precinct ' I ' " , comprising state and county precincts , numbers 16 and 17. That the whole number of votes cast in said City was 1461; That the names of the persons voted for , the offices for which they were voted, the number of votes given in each precinct to each of said persons , together with the whole number of votes which they received in the entire City, are as follows ;-- _ VOT`?S, RE"EI ED. _ Names of persons Office voted Precinct. Precinct. Precinct_Precinct. Totals voted for for ABCDEFGHI A. E. Carter _ Trustee-full term 61 42 64 34 49 24 30 88 73 465 Wade Hamill-Um 1 " " 85 99 137 53 136 175 94 122 56 957 Jesse Simpson " a — 55 84 165 57 146 1773 103 114 54 961 C.H. Stone. " " " 51 38 60 33 64 26 2495 69 450 C.P. Hook Clerk. 116 119 199S1157 185 121 188 109 1310 --- / / r-ter �--�--r--� -C. J. Tripp. -- Treasurer. 117 112 186 85 1178 186 118 188 108 -- 1278 Remarks : J.F. Wheat, Frank Nader and A.A. Phillips received one tote each for Treasurer. Frank Nader received ohe vote for Clerk. Neil McMullen and W.S . Hall rec ived one vote each for Trustee. RESOLVED therefore , that at said general municipal election, Wade Hamilton was elect- ed to the office of Trui.tee of the .City of Redlands, for the FULL TERM of four years ; ALSO, thp.t Jesse Simpson was elected to the office ofTetstheof said City for the FULL TERM of four years ALSO, that C. P. Hook was elected to the office of Clerk of said City for the term of four years; ALSO, that C. J. Tripp ;.as elected to the .office of Treasurer of said City for the term of four years. The Clerk shall enter on the records of the Board a statement of the result of the election, showing ( 1) The whole number of votes cast in said city; ( 2 ) The names of the persons voted for ; (3) The office which each person was voted for ; (4) The number of votes given at each precinct to each of such persons ; and(5 ) The number of votes given in said City to each of such persons. The Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of such persons elected a ! UM 393 certificate of election, signed by him and duly authenticated; he shall also impo:_e the constitutional oath of office and have them subscribe thereto , whereupon they shall be inducted into the respective offices to which they have been elected. The oath was then duly administered to the new elected officials and they assumed lir heir duties. No further business .demanding the attention dftthe Board , the meeting adjourned. " p .' , _A City Clerk. I -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands , Cal. April 21, 1920. 2. 042o--c-.e, c, A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. This being the first regular meeting of the new Board President Brock called for nominations for President of the Board and upon motion of Trustee Simpson seconded IIby the other members of the Board, President Brock was unaminously chosen to con- tinue as its President. Which honor he accepted in a few well chosen words of appreciation. On motion duly seconded and carried, F. A. Leonard was reappointed City Attorney and G. E. Larmore, City Marshal _. The President Brock then named the following standing committee: ' Auditing Trustees Tripp and Brock Fire II Simpson "rar€cicd Hamiltd"n Building and Housing " Hamilton and Fowler Health II Tripp and Fowler. Lighting " Fowler and Tripp Music nSimpson and Fowler Ordinance it Tripp and Hamilton Park and Trees nHamilton and Simpson Police nSimpson and Hamilton Water and Sewer " Hamilton and Tripp II Streets IT and Simpson Cemetery Fowler end Simpson Oral Petitions. John W. Gill and Mrs. A. C. Cameron of the Board of Directors of the .d-' Community Shop requested the Trustees to provide a storeroom in the City Hall ad- II joining the Associated Charities room for the use of the Shop, stating that the funds earned by the Shop were used for fharitable purpose in the city. The Board being fully acquainted with the good work being done by the Community Shop granted the request, the preparation of the room to be under the supervision, of Engineer Hinckley. Communications. s 394 A communication giving notice of the annual meeting of the California State Conference of Social Agencies to be held in Riverside, May 5th to 8th, 1920 , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Ordnance Office of the War Department, San Francisco , a- advising shipment of a discarded Howitzer Field Gunk to the city was presented and filed. Petitions. Petition No. 3 0Dof H. L. Kessler , et al, protesting at establishment of a poultry yard in the University Tract near Church Street was presented and ordered ' filed. tothere being no city ordinance against such a business so long as sanitary and otter regulations are complied with. Petition No.A 3gof 0. L. Lyon, et al, for closing of a portion of an alley in the Angelica Villa Tract waE• presented and ordered filed. The petition was granted whereupon the Board adopted a Resolution of Intention No. 327, in words and figures as follows; to-wit: Resolved by the board of trustees of the city of Redlands that it is the intention of said board to order the closing of the easterly twenty fret of the alleyway between ' ots one and five of the Angelica Villa Tract , according to a map thereof of record in the office of the county recorder of San Bernardino County, California. The the exterior boundaries of the district hereby established and the exterior boundaries of land hereby declared to be affected and benefited by said closing and to be assessed to pay the damages , costs , and expenses thereof are as follows; The exterior boundaries of said lots one and five of said tract , em- bracing all of said lots. The Redlands Daily Facts , a daily newspaper published and circulated in said city is hereby designated as the newspaper in which the street superintendent of said city shall cause to be published in the manner and form and as required by law, notice of the passage of this resolution, and he is hereby directed to cause notice of the passage of this resalution to be posted in the manner and form and as recuired, and to cause a notice similar in form and substance to be published in said newspaper for the period of ten days in the manner required by law. Ordinances. Proposed Ordinance No. 621, "Permitting the Pacific Electric Railway � . Co. , to remove some of its tracks in the city" was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Reports. Report of the Clerk for quarter ending March 31, 1920 was presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous. President Brock appointed Trustees Simpson, Fowler and Hamilton as a committee on matters pertaining to salaries of city employees, this committee is to report at the next regular meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as ordered by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion the meeting adjourned. City Clerk 111019 395 Redlands , California, May 5, 1920, 2 o 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. , All members present, together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from J. J. Prendergast, appealing from the action of the Health officer denvin his application to keep twenty heifers at his ranch on Dearborn St. , was presented and ordered filed , the Board determining to investigate all the conditions appertaining to the case and render its decision at the next regular meeting. A communication from the State compensation Insurance fund giving data and cost of insurance on the Library employees, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the Clerk was directed to secure the insurance. Petitions Tree Petition No. 588, S. E. Grettenberg, for removal of pepper trees on West Olive Ave. along his property line, was presented and referred to the tree committee. Tree Petition No. 587, F. W. Hill, was continued till next regular meeting. 11 Ordinances 11 Proposed Ordinance No. 621, "Permitting the P. E. Ry. Co. to remove some of its tracks in the City, " introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Fowler, Tripp, Hamilton, Simpson and Brock. Noes: None Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Secy Bd. of Health for the month of April, 1920.• were presented and ordered filed. The committee appointed last meeting on matters pertaining to salaries of City employees, recommended the following increases which were approved and ordered by the Board to take effect May 1, 1920: Marshal, duties as license collector, 05.00 per month; Policemen, each 10.00 " " Clerk, duties as Assessor, 25.00 " " Treasurer; duties as Tax Colleztor 25.00 " " Recorder, 10.00 Fire Chief, Ass 't, and driver , each, 5.00 " " Park Foreman, and chief gardener , each, 5.00 " " Miscellaneous The matter of a Street car line out University way was biscuseed at some length with Mr. Peachev of the P. E. Ry Co. , Engineer Hinckley proposing that the city assist the company in the removal of its line from Sunnyside Ave. and placing it on Brockton Ave. from Orange street to University field. Mr. Peachey agreed to take the matter up with the company. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, it adjourned. City Clerk 396 Red] ends , California, May 19 , 1920 , 2 O 'Clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications A communication from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce relative to Health Sanitary conditions in the City, was presented and ordered filed. Trustees Tripp, ' Fowler and Hamilton were appointed as a Committee to co-operate with the Chamber of Commerce Committee in plans for a general clean up in the City. A letter from the Secretary of the Chamber of Corn erce_ and the Merchants and Manufacturers Association relative to a public reception to the "Relay Team" , the "Debating Team" and the "Glee• Club" of the University of Redlands , and requesting the Board to co-operate in the matter , was presented and ordered filed. Trustees Simpson and Fowler were appointed as a Committee to represent the City with full power to act . Petitions Tree Petition No. 587, F. W. Hills was continued. Tree Petition No. 588 , S . E. Grettenbergt fa the removal of 'pepper treeg1 was denied per recommendation of the tree committee. I Petition io. 364 , 11. H. Wyckoff, et al , for the opening and extension of San Bernardino Avenue from Judson Street east to the City limits , was presented and ordered filed , and refered to the Street Committee and Engineer. Resolutions Closing alleyway: On motion duly seconded and carried the following re- soluti -n was adopted : "Resolved by the board of trustees of:the City of Redlands that that certain alleyway between lots one and five in the Angelica Villa Tract in the city of Redlands described as follows , to wit, the easterly twenty feet thereof , be and the same is hereby closed, vacated and abandoned. It is further resolved that it appears to the said board that there are no costs , damages or expenses occasioned by such closing and that no assessments are necessary to pay any costs , damages or expenses for the same , and therefore no commissioners are appointed to assess the• benefits or damages for said work or to have supervision therof. " The following resolution was adopted extending the contract with the ' Southern Sierras Power Co. : "Resolved that whereas the contract executed by and between the city of Redlands and tit Southern Sierras Power Company of date March 12 , 1913, and contracts supplemental thereto will expire seven years from. the first service year there. ' under as provided therein , and Whereas the said city desires to elect to extend the said contract for a period of five years as provided by said contract: Now therefore BE it Resolved that the city of Redlands does hereby extend said contracts for such period and the President of this board and the clerk thereof be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to notify the said company of such election and extension, and to do whatever may be necessary to be done to make effectual such extension. " ei GID 397 Reports The appeal of J. J. Prendergast from the action of the Secretary of the Board of Health relating to keeping 20 head of heifers at Dearborn St. and Sylvan Blvd. , com- ing on for action, the Board granted Mr. Prendergast request, subject to all health and sanitary regulations , and the Clerk was directed to issue a permit accordingly. Miscellaneous President Brock -S re-appointed K. H. Field and J. J. Prendergast as members of the Board of Library Trustees for the term ending December 31 , 19221 whibh appointments were confirmed by the Board. The oral request of some merchants fur the suspension or repeal of the Or- • dinance prohibiting sale of fire crackers , was denied. The matter of an increase in garbage rates recuested by the garbage contract- or , was refereed to the Health Committee and Marshal, with full power to act . The question of re-organizing a Municipal Band w&s discussed and it was decided not to attempt it this summer . It was also decided to secure some form of entertainment for the summer months , and Trustee Fowler was directed to look into the matter and report his findings to this board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion the meeting adjourned. i11 i City Clerk. 0-0-0-0-0-0-00-0 REdlands , California, June 2, 1920 , 2 O'clock, P. Y. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present , together with the Clerk, Engineer and Attorney. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Rev. Hynson, representing the City Ministerial Union, requested the Board for permission to use the Amphitheatre for their Union Services on Sunday evenings beginning June 27, 1920, and continuing for eleven Sundays. On motion, the request was granted , per custom- of former years . K. H. Field and L. M. King, of the Board of Library Trustees , presented the request of the Library Board for an increased appropriation for 1920-21 fiscal year, and suggested 241 on the $100. as the proper figure. The Board assured them that due consideration would be given the matter at the proper time. Communications A communication from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce relative to the appointing of Major Harding as a special inspector of sanitary conditions , 398 was presented and ordered filed, and the matter referred to Trustees Tripp, Fowler and Hamilton for report at the ne:ct regular meeting. A communication Pram the City Recorder, Mr. McIver , expressing his apprecia- tion at the Boards action inincreasing his salary,was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Petition No. 3644, L. R. Nish, for premission to use a portable gasoline filling tank at their place of business at 15 E. Central Avenue , was presented ani ordered filed , and on motion the request was granted, subject to police regulation. Tree Petition No. 587 , F. W. Hill, was continued. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No . 622 "Relating to the removal of dirt , rubbish, etc . , fr^m property" , was introducted by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Reports a Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Secretary Board of Health, for month of May, 1920 , were presented and ordered filed. The Marshal reported the'the committee on garbage rates had revised the list of rates making an increase of about _29k in the total . The report and rates were apnroved by the Board. ' Miscellaneous The previous year agreement between the City and the local Y. M. C. A. , relative to the use of the Y. M. J. A. swimming pool, was adopted for the current season beginning June 5, 1920. The budget for the fiscal year 1920-21, was discus:•ed at some length, and the heads and committees of the several departments were directed to prepare and estimate of expenses , and submit same at the next regular meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion, it adjourned. City Clerk. / 110/0 399 Redlands, Calif. , June 16, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: Trustees Fowler, Tripp, Hamilton and Simpson. Absent: President Brock. The irk called the meeting to order , and on motion of Trustee Tripp, Trustee Simpson was chosen President, pro tem. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Crab Petitions ' Carl Rolfe of the Home Telephone 'Co. and Frank Mooney of the So. Calif. Edison Co. , registered a complaint against house movers and builders of fires doing damage to the telephone and electric wires along the streets, and requested ghat permits for moving houses be granted only after the telephone and lighting companies had been consulted. The Board appreciating a degree of justice in their complaint, assured them better protection in the future, and 'directed the Engineer to issue permits with that object in view. Secy Isham, of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board relative to certain work on the Redlands-Beaumont road which the city had promised to aid, stating the work would cost approximately 0400. After due consideration, the Board authorized the work under the supervision of Engineer Hinckley, and directed the bill be pre- sented to the city when the work is completed. Communications A 'communication from Walter K. Mitchell, public accountant of Los Angeles, de- siring to audit the city books, was presented and ordered fled; the matter of an audit of the books being referred to the finance committee. A communication from the So. Sierras Power Co. , accepting a five year extension of time to the present power contract , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the SAY of the "League of the Southwest" , soliciting the City's membership, was presented and ordered filed, and the matter referred to the Attorney and Engineer for repott at next meeting. Petitions Tree Petition No. 589, V. L. Gregory, for removal of pepper trees along the front of his ' acre orange grove on south side of E. Lugonia Ave. east of Church street, was presented and referred to the tree committee. Petition No. 3645; H. H. Ford, et al, for reducing the width of Ford_and Eliza- beth streets, was presented and referred to the street committee. At this time Pres 't Brock entered the council chamber and acting President , Simpson, surrendered the gavel and Pres ' t Brock presided during the remainder of the session. 400' Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 622, "Relating to the removal of dirt , rubbish, etc. , from property" , introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Fowler , Tripp, Hamilton, 'Simpson, Brock. Noes: None. Reports Tree Petition, No. 587, F. W. Hill, was contnued. Trustee Hamilton reported for the committee on sanitationas recommending the appointment of Leoff M. Harding as special sanitary inspector, without pay, and to serve at the pleasure of the committee. On motion, the Board approved the recom- mendation and made the appointment accordingly. Reports of committees and heads of departments relative to budge, appropriations for the next fiscal year showed the necessity for increased appropriations. After a close culling of the estimates it was found necessary to raise approximately x110,000 for the General fund, and the Clerk was directed to prepare the budget on that basis for submission at the next regular meeting. Miscellaneous Sup't Hinckley was authorized to exchange the air compressor at one of the res- ervoir canyon wells for a Kimball turbine pump; also, to exchange the motor cycle belonging to thewaterdepartment for a Ford roadster. On motion, the Treasurer wad directed to transfer $10.000. par value, Liberty Bonds ( firsts ) from the General fundnto the Cemetery Endowment and Perpetual Care Fundssaid sum to be charged to the Cemetery Dept of the Gen'l fund. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Aor to, City Clerk 111010 401 Redlands, California, July 7, 1920, 2 0 '6lock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Ulerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of thelast regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Attorney, Earl Finch, representing the Fiittwer-Carter Lumber Co. requested the Board for a permit to establish their lumber yards at the N.W. corner of Fourth St. and Central Ave. This location being inside the fire limits, the Board suggested that the consent of the adjoining property owners be secured, and deferred action in the matter till next regular meeting. Communications A communication from Hon. S . C'e Evans , et al, Riverside, Calif. , advising of the selection of Riverside as the site for the State farm school for Southern Cal- ifornia, was presented and ordered. filed. A communication from Weil, Roth & Co. , Cincinnati, Ohio , offering for sale $20,000.00 of Redlands Municipal Water Bonds, 1839 maturity, was presented and ordered filed. The Treasurer was directed to make an offer of 85j of par value for the bonds. Petitions_ Petition No, 3646, Clara M. Alderson for closing that certain "unnamed" street between Block 28 of Redlands Heights Map No.6 and Lot 6 Belleview Tract, was pre- sented by Attorney Hartzell, who explained to the Board that the street was now closed, and this proceedings requested therely to correct defects in the former pro- ceedings in 1903. Petition No. 3645, H. H. Ford , et al, for changing the width of Ford and Eliz- abeth Streets, filed at last regular meeting, was approved by the Street committee, and for the purpose of carrying into effect the requests , hereby granted, to petitions Nos. 3645 and 3646, the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. 328, in words and figures following, to wit : RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF REDLI,, DS as follows : First: That it is the intention of said Board to order the closing of that portion of that certain unnamed street , shown on Map Number_ 6, of a portion of Redlands Heights , recorded in Book' 7 of Maps , nage 40, in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, lying between Block 28, as shown on said Map, and Lot 6 of the Belleview Tract, as per rlat thereof, recnmded in Book 12 of Map s , pare 54 of said records . The land which is by said Board, deemed necessary to be taken therefor , and which this Board intends tot ake therefor , is all that portion of said street above described. That the exterior boundaries of the District hereby declared to be affected and benefitted by such closing and to be assessed to pay the damages, costs and expenses therof , are described as follows : to-wit • - 2he exterior boundaries' of Lots 1, 2, 3, 18 and 19 in said Block 28. Second: - That it is the intention of said Board to order the closing of all that portion of Ford Street , in said city along the entire length thereof beyond a line fifteen feet distant from the center line of said street on the east and west side thereof, leav- ingsaidlstreet thirty feet in width and being fifteen feet on either /� established and the exterior boundaries of the District hereby 402 side of such center line ; and also tie closing_ of that portion of Elizabeth Street form said Ford Street to Franklin atenue , in said city that lies beyond a line fifteen feet distant on either side of- the center line of said Elizabeth Street, leaving said street thirty feet in_ width.,Sndbe ngcufifteeh_feet on either side of such center line , and also the closing of that portion of Elizabeth Street from said Franklin Avenue , to Garden Street in said City t'rat lies beyond a line eighteen feet distant on either side of the center line of said Elizabeth Street from Franklin Avenue to Garden Street, leaving said street thirth-six feet in width and being eighteen feet on either side of such center line. The land which is by said Board deemed necessary to by taken therefor, and which this Board intends to take therefor, is all that portion of said Ford and Elizabeth Streets , so proposed to be closed That the exterior boundaries of the District hereby established and the exterior boundaries of the District hereby declared to be affected and benefitted work, and improvement of closing such streets , and to be assessed to pay the damages, costs and expenses thereof , are described as follows :- The exterior boundaries of blocks 1,2,3,4,and 5 of Smith's subdivision No.3 and block 1 of Smith' s subdivision No.4 according to a map of said subdivisions of record in said recorder 's office and the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section One, Township 2 South, Range 3 West, S.B.B.M. The Redlands Daily Facts , a daily newspaper published and circulated in said city is hereby designated as the newspaper in which the Street Superintendent of said city shall cause to be published in tLe manner and form, and as required by law, the notice of the passage of this resoLut•ion, and he is hereby directed to cause notices of the passage of this resolutirn to be posted in the manner and form and as required by law, and to cause a notice similar in substance, to be pub] ished in said newspaper , for the period of ten days , as provided by law. • Petition 'No. 589, V. L. Gregory for removal of pepper trr..es , was granted as per recommendation of the tree committee. Petition No. 590, G. E. Harris , for removeof pepper trees. along the East line of lot, 301 W. Fern Ave. was presented and referred to the tree committee. Petition. No. 587 , F. W. Hill, was continued. Petition No. 3647, Glenn W. Pry, for position as policeman ( traffic officer ) was presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of Marshal Larmore, the petition was granted, service to date from 'July 1, 1920, at $110.00 per month. Resolution - Weeds , etc. • The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do Resolve as follows : That the owners , Lessees and Occupants of any grounds or lots , situated in the City of Redlands, within the District hereinafter described, be and they are hereby required to remove the weeds and rank growths from the sidewalk portions thereof, and from such grounds and lots, within / ,O days after notice of the passage of this resolution has been given to such owner, Lessee or occupant, by the Street Superintendent ofsaid City, or by some one by him designated therefor, as provided by Ordinance No. 622 of said City. The District from which such weeds and rank growth are to be removed, are situated , bounded and described as follows :-- Commencing at the intersection of Brookside Avenue and San Mateo Street; thence along San Mateo Street to ;, Highland Avenue; thence along Highland Avenue to Crown Street; thence along Crown Street to Crescent Avenue; thence along Crescent Avenue to California Street; thence along California Street to Highland Avenue ; thence along Highland Avenue to Roosevelt Road; thence along Roosevelt Road to Cypress Avenue; thence along Cypress Avenue to Citrus Avenue ; thence along Citrus Avenue to University Street; thence along University Street to Colton Avenue ; thence along Colton Avenue to Post Street; thence along Post Street produced to Lugonia Avenue; thence along Lugonia Avenue to Orange Street; thence along Orange Street to Pioneer Avenue; thence along Pioneer Avenue to Webster Street; thence along Webster Street to San Bernardino Avenue ; thence along San Bernardino Avenue to Orange Street; thence along A Orange Street to Lugonia Avenue.; thence along Lugonia Avenue to Texas Street; thence along Texas Street to Colton Avenue; thence along Colton Avenue to Tennessee Street; thence along Tennessee Street to Brookside Avenue; thence along Brookside Avenue to the point of beginning: . • 1E1019 403 Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month of June, 1920; the Clerk for quarter ending June 30, 1920; and the Fire Dept. for the year ending June 30,1920, were presented and ordered filed.. The matter of the city taking a membership in, the "League of the Southwest" , was postponed indefinitely, on recommendation of the Attorney and Engineer. The matter of a swimming pool at Sylvan_ Park was discussed at some length, the Board deciding to look into the operation and costs in other cities, and defer action till next regular meeting. Miscellaneous Supt. Hinckley was given authority to wreck the band stand in the north-side park, same not being of any service. Engineer Hinckley and Trustee Fowler were appointed as a committee to represent the city in efforts to induce the P. E. Ry. Co. 'to extend its line to Sylvan Park and the University of Redlands. Engineer Hinckley and Trustee Fpwler were directed to take up with the property owners on ;Roosevelt Road÷, the matter of curb and gutter repairs in an effort to adjust the cost of said work, and report at the next regular meeting. Water Supt. Hinckley was authorized to remove the water mains from the tract of land at N. W. corner of Colton Ave. and Judson Street, and use same where now needed; the city to replace the main when circumstances demand it. A. E. Isham was granted permission to lay a pipe line under and across Alvarado Street for the purpose of conveying waste water to his place at the N. W. corner of Alvarado St. and Chestnut Ave. Work to be done subject to approval of Street Supt. Secy Isham of the Chamber of Commerce requested the board for a donation to assist in payment of the advertising expense of the Chamber, stating that $151t22, was the sum needed at this time. After some discussion, the request was raannt_ed \ and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General fund. The budget for the fiscal year 1920-21 as prepared by the several committees and heads of departments, was presented , approved and ordered filed. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting adjourned. City Clerk. 1 404 Redlands, California, July 21, 1920, 2 o'clock, p.m. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer, and a large delegation of citizens. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The first item for consideration was matters pertaining to the salariet and work of the police department. Calder Bennett and A. E. .Isham, Pres't and Secy respectively, of the M. & M. Assiut and several otherbusiness men urged higher salaries as a means toward more efficient service from the department. It was discussed from various angles by a number of men, after which, on motion of Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Fowler, the following schedule was adopted: Policemen $125.00 per month for the first year and $135.00 per month thereafter. City Marshal $175.00 per month, and the Assistant Marshal $150.00 per month. The next matter considered was Petition No. 3648, Mrs. A. M. Gair, et al, for the passage of an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of roosters within 250 or 300 feet of anotherAs residence. Mrs. Gair presented the petition and upon request read the signatures. She urged the granting of the petition; Carl Rolfe expressed himself as favoring the request. Mrs. W. 0. Dunniway and several others spoke in opposition to the petition. Bres' t Brock expressed himself as opposed to the request but thought some regulations might be beneficial. Atter a full dis- cussion of the matter, the petition was ordered filed without further action. Communications A communication from the Southern Pacific R. R. Co;, requesting the City to agree to the removal of the crossing gates at Orange St. , was presented and or- dered filed. On motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was denied, and the Clerk directed to so communicate to the R. R. Co. A communication from J. H. Kemble, Nordina St. , protesting the passage of an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of roosters in the city, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Sec 'y of the Chamber od Commerce advising the.. Board of the passage of a resolttion by the chamber urging that the necessary steps be taken to secure the building of a car line to Sylvan Park, amd the construction of a swimming pool, was presented and ordered filed. The Board determined in the 'matter of a swimming pool to go as far as the funds available would permit; the car line matter was referred to Engineer Hinckleyand Trustbe Fowler for investi- gation and report. Petitions Petition No. 3649 , J. J. Large, et al, protesting the use of East Brockton Are. for a street car line, was presented and ordered filed. 1110I0 405 Tree Petition No. 590, G. E. Harris, was granted per recommendation of the tree committee. Tree Petition No. 587, F. W. Hill, was continued. Petition No. 3650, Stutt Bros. . et al. fot the paving of the Alley between State St, and Citrus Ave. from Fourth to Third Street, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the petition was granted and the Engineer was directed to pre- pare the necessary papers anddata for introduction at the next regular meeting. Reports Report of the Health Dept for the month of June, and for the year ending June 30, 1920, were presented and ordered filed. The annual report of the City Clerk for the year ending June 30, 1920, was presented and ordered filed. Action on the request of Wittwer-Carter Lumber Co. for permission to estab- lish their yards at Central Ave. and Fourth St. , was deferred till next meeting. Supt. Hinckley reported that the matter of proposed gutter improvements on Roosevelt Road had been adjusted with the property owners, and the work would soon proceed. * * * Miscellaneous The advisability of 114411e_hing the .position of City physician, and having the work done under the supervision of the Associated Charities, was discussed, and referred to the Health committee for investigation and report. Trustee Hamilton reported complaint as to location of fire plug at the Co- operative packing house. Referred to Supt. Hinckley with power to act. Trustee Simpson called attention of the Board to the increasing prevalence of the sand burr in the city. No action taken. The fire committee recommended the purchase of a siren horn for the small fire truck, which recommendation was approved by the Board. G. E. Mullen was employed to make an audit of the city books, checkin* up the bank balances with the balances shown on the city books. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk. The Treasurer was directed to transfer from the General Fund the sum of $15.000.00 to the Int. & S . F. of the Water Bonds, and charge same to the water department. 1 r 406 • Redlands, California, =:.::e' 6 August 4, 1920, 2 O' Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. • Communications A communication from the Orange Belt Draymen' s Assn. Riverside, Calif. , urging uniform truck traffic regulations, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Tree ,Petition No. 587, F. W. Hill, was continued. Ordinances C-37) Proposed Ordinance No. 623, "Establishing grade on Alley in Block ,Town Plat." was introduced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the •rules. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Secy Board of Health for the month of July, 1920, were presented and ordered filed. Upon request, the committees on U. of R. car line, and abolishment of the position of city physician, were given till next regular meeting to report. On motion, the application of Wittwer-Carter Lumber Co. for permission to establish their yards at the N. W. corner Fourth St. and Central Ave. , was denied. Retort of the Secy of the Library for the year ending June 30, 1920, was presented and ordered filed. Report of G. E. Mullen on audit of the city books at the close of business June 30. 1920. was presented and ordered filed. Resolution No. 328 Closing "Unnamed" street in R. H. Map #6; and portion of Ford and Elizabeth Streets: On motion, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved that that portion of that certain unnamed street, shown on Map No. 6, of a portion of Redlands Heights, recorded in Book 7 of Maps, page 40, of the records of San Bernardino County, California, lying between Block 28, as shown on said map, and Lot 6 .of the Belle- view Tract, as per plat thereof recorded in Book 12 of Maps , page 54, of said records, be and the same is gereby closed, vacated and abon- doned as contemplated by resolution of Intention No 328 of said City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat all that portioh of Ford Street and Elizabeth Street, sought to be closed by said resolution and described therein, be and the same are hereby closed, vacated and abondoned, as contemplated by said Resolution No. 328 of said City; provided however, that there is hereby reserved to said city the right at all times in the future, to control that portion of said Ford Street and Elizabeth Street, so sold, for the construction and erectinn of any and all public utilities thereon in the same manner , as if such portions of said streets had not been closed , vacated and abandoned, including the right of said city to construct public sewers and water pipes thereon, and any other utility that may belong to or operated by said city. BR TI FURTHER RESOLVED that the said work is for the closing of said unnamed street and the closing of Ford and Elizabethr Streets, described in said resolution, a nd it appears tb said Board, that there are no costs, damages or expenses occasioned by or arising out of said work, and that no assessment is necessary to pay any costs , damages or expenses therefor , and that on account thereof , no commissioners are appointed to assess bebfits or damages for said work, or to have supervision thereof. 1E10 In 407 Miscellaneous Trustee Simpson requested use of the streets for the I. 0. 0. F. of the city and valley on Sept. 6, 1920, for celebration, parade and dance. On motion, the request was granted, under supervision of the Street Supt. and L"arshal. Pres't Brock named Trustees Simpson and Hamilton as a committee to advise with the Marshal and Attorney in the revision of the business license ordinance to become effective Jan'y 1, 1921. The sand-burr nuissance was discussed at some length and the Board requested the newspapers and civic bodies to give publicity, and the residents and property owners urged to assist in killing out the weed by destroying it on their own lots. Engineer Hinckley was appointed ( with power to act ) to represent this Board in the matter of permitting certain plumbing fixtures at the Intermediate ,School building, said to not comply with the strict interpretation of the City plumbing ordinances. in On motion, the following efltion$the :salary list were ordered: Clerk, duties as Assessor and Auditor, $50.00 per o. Treasurer, " " Tax Collector 100.00 " " Marshal, " " License collector and poundmaster, $50.00 per Mo. All other salaries and wages as fixed from tithe to time by the Board and heads of the several departments , effective July 1, 1920. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board . on motion. the meeting adjourned. ' /'' City Clerk. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, California, August 18, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: Pres't Brock, Trustees Tripp, Hamilton and Simpson, and Attorney Leonard, Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Trustee Fowler. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions J. C. Sering, representing the Redlands Rifle Club, was present and requested the Board for use of the city hall basement as a place for target practice with small calibre rifle. The request was denied, the basement being in use as a place of storage for wood, coal, etc. Communications A communication from Daniel Smiley, accompanied by the final payment of the $10,000.00 gift of A. K. Smiley for an addition to the Smiley Library, was presented, read and ordered filed. The payment included 893 more than the original gift, Mr. Daniel Smiley, without obligation, paying interest in said amount on the gift 408. to the date the city received the final payment. The Clerk was directed to conveI to Mr. Smiley the appreciation of the Board for his very generous spirit in this matter. Petitions Tree Petition No. 587, F. W. Hill, for removal of trees on Crowh and San Jacinto Sts. , was conditionally granted as per recommendation of the tree committee. Tree Petition No. 591, Eleanor A. Symmes, for removal of 13alms on W. Palm Ave. was granted under conditions as recommended by the tree committee. Tree Petition No. 592, John W. Pears , for removal of pepper trees W. Lugonia Ave. was granted as per recommendation of the tree committee. Ordinances Ordinance No. 623, "Establishing grade on alley in Block 5, Town Plat, " introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Tripp, Hamilton, Simpson, Brock. Noes: None. Absent: Fowler. Proposed Ordinance No. 624, "Fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1920-21,"was introdtced by Trustee Tripp, and laid over under the rules. Reports Report of Engineer on U. Of R. street car line, and the Health committee as city physician, were continued till next regular meeting. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the City Marshal, Frank E. Sanchez was appointed to the lice force, vice J. C. Pohlman, resigned, service to date from Augustll, 1920, salary $125.00 per month. On recommendation of the fire committee and chief, Fred Herrmann was ap- pointed assistant fire chief. Bills and. salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. air City Clerk 1 1 111010 409 Redlands, California, Sept. 1, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes od the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions A number of citizens interested in the securing of a car line to the U. of R. and Sylvan Park; also in the matter of a more efficient and better equipped fire depart- ' ment, were present. The Pres' t of the Board assured the delegation that negotiations Were fast maturing for a satisfactory solution of the dor line situation and would sdon be made public . The fire protection question was discussed from v„_C ices angles by . E. Isham, G. C . Bennett, ustin Park 'and others. 'Preset Brock sug_Lested that a bond issue was the only way to raise the necessary Money for 1,6W equipment. Committees from the Chamber of Coiunierce and M. :Id. Assr. will coder with the fire committee of this Beard in an effort to give the city the best fixe 'protection 'possible. Ordinances Ordinance ITo. 624, "Fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal Year 1920-21," introduced at the last regular meeting , was adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Fowler , Tripp, Hamilton, Simpson, Brock. Noes : None Reports Reports of Clerk, `Tresurer, Recorder and Secy Board of Health for the month of August , 1920, were presented and ordered filEd. Reports of committees on oar line to T. of R. , and posit .on 'o.' Secy- Board of 'health were deferred till next meeting. Resolution Re. paving Alley in Block 5, Town Plat, as requested in Petition No. 3650:" "RESOLVED, Thatthe City Engineerof the City of Redlands, be, and he is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board as soon as practicable, plans, specifications, profile and cross-sections for the following street work and improve- ment proposed to by done upon the following .st'reets, topwit : The grading to the official grade and the paving with concrete pavement of the alley way extending through Block 5 of Town Plat of Redlands from the East line of Third St. to the West line of Fourth St. , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention Number 329 to be hereafter adopted by this Board together with a careful estimate of the cost of said proposed work." Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer did submit plans, specifications and estimated costs for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention Number 329 , whereupon the following Resolution was adopted: "Resolved, that the plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Inten- tion Number 329 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 issherby accepted and ordered filed." The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention Number 329, which provides for the street work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. 410 Miscellaneous On recommendation of the police committee, the Marshal was directed to arrange for parking cars ( autos ) parallel with the curb on Orange St. between Citrus Ave. and the first alley North of Citrus Ave. The Clerk was directed to convej* to the City of Colton the appreciation of this Board for the aid rendered by its fire department during the Cppe Co. fire. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. ' eAr City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- • Redlands , California, Sept. 15, 1920: 2 O'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. , Oral Petitions Complaint by Mrs. Orabelle Webb and other residents of the N. W. section of the C-• - city as to the use of outside$ rivies) by a few people was brought to the attention of the Board. After a full discussion of the situation, oh motion, the Secy of the Board of Health was directed to immediately take steps to enforce the provisions of the city ordinances relating to such matters, in all sections of the city. Communications A communication from Mrs. L. J. Bihn,, 707 Lawton Street, complaining of the action of the Board in closing a portion of the Alley through the Lincoln school grounds , and of damage to her yard fence by the school children, was presented and read, and ordered referred to the city school board. Petitions 11 Petition No. 3651, J. A. Page , et all for street lights on East Rthhland Ave. from the present terminus East to Roosevelt Road, was presented and referred to the light committee. Reports 1 Re. street car line, continued., Resolution of Intention No. 329. continued Miscellaneous On motion, F. H. Folkins, M. D. was appointed a member of the Board of Health, vice C. E. Ide, M. D. , removed from the city. 111019 411 Owing to the numerous complaints of the street lighting service, particularly the laxity in /LinNyAl of burnt out 'lamps, the clerk was directed to take the matter up with the So. California Edison Co. The question of abolishing the office of City Physician was again discussed at some length, and being determined that conditions in the city were such as not to justify the expense thereto' attached, on motion, said office was abolished and the position declared d4c4inued from and after Nov. 1, 1920. The salary of the Secy of the Board of Health was fixed at $50.00 per month from and after Nov. 1, 1920. On recommendation of the water committee , the following schedule of water rates was adopted, effective for bill Nov. 1, 1920: Minimum rate on meter $1.80 for 2000 cu. ft. or less, of water; For each additional 100 cu. ft. 8c . Flat rates, 25% increase on rates as fixed by Ordinance No. 427. A charge of .10.00 for each tat rate connection, II " " 20.00 " " 4" metered I!II " ' 15.00 " " 1" flat rate " " " " ".30.00 " " 1" metered " " " " 20.00 " " 1e flat rate " " " ''.40.00 " " 1 " metered " " ' 25.00 " " 2" flat rate " " " " '50.00 " " 2" metered " Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by j3he finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting adjourned. // FP / � 4-- . City Clerk. 1 -0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands , California, Sept. 27 , 1920, 9 O'Clock, A.M. Ameeting of the Board of Trustees, regularly called and held on above date, with all members present, together with the Clerk and Engineer. Prestt Brock stated the object of the meeting was to consider the proposed map of a new subdivision in the city. J. H. Logie then submitted the map of the "Dike & Logie Subdivision" , on the South side of Cypress Ave. between the Kingsbury school grounds and Alvarado Terrace Add. No. 3, and requested the Board to accept the same. After due consideration, on motion, the request was granted, the map accepted subject to the regulations governing same, and the Pres 't and Clerk of this Board were instructed to execute the same for and on behalf of the city. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk 412 Redlands , California, October 6, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P. I . A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk and Attorney; Engineer absent. , The minutes of the last regular meeting, and the special meeting of Sept 27, 1920, were read and approved. Oral Petitions Rev. N. D. Hynson presented a communication relating to , and addressed the Board upon, the subject and importance of the Americanization of the local Mexican population, and urged the co-operation and sympathy of the city in the efforts now being made under the leadership of Miss Margaret J. Walkers a sociological worker• od Carnegie, Penn. The Board assured Mr. Hynson of its interest and good will and named Prest Brock as its representative in matters pertaining to the work. Attorneys H. W. Allen and Earl Finch, representing the bond holders in the local gas co. , and Z. T. Bell, Mgr. of the Citrus Belt Gas Co. , addressed the Board relative to the gas situation in this city, stating that all parties interested were willing for the city to take over the local plant (without assuming the indebtedness ) and ope- rate it for a period of not less than one year. The Board expressed itself favorable to such an arrangement and appointed Atty Leonard, Trustee Tripp and Engineer Hinckley to represent the city in working out the details of the transfer. Communications The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Students committee of the State University urging support of proposition No. 12 at the coming elegtion. From the Secy of the local lodge of the I. 0. D. F. expressing appreciation of the aid rendered in their celebration on Labor Day. Petitions Petition No. 3652, Jno. C . Sering, et al, for street lights on Cypress gaaLt was presented and referred to the light committee. Petition No. 3653, A. H. Casieel for a position on the police force was presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of the Uarshal , the request was granted, service to date from Oct. 1, 1920, salary '125.00 per month. Petition No. 3654, Dike & Logie, for sidewalks on the south side of Cypress Ave. from Cajon St. to Alvarado St. was presented and ordered filed, and on motion the, request was granted. Reports Reports of Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Secy Board of Health for the month of ' Sept, 1920, were presented and ordered filed. A report of the 27th Annual Convention of Fire Chiefs held in Los Angeles,* Sept 13-16,_ 1920, was presented by chief Ary of the local dept and ordered filed. Report of the building inspector for the period from Jany 1, 1920, to Oct. 1, 1 , was presented and ordered filed. Street car line to U. of R. and Sylvan Park, report deferred. 1110ID 413 Resolutions The matter of thepavingof the Alley in Block 5 of the Pnwn Plat. next came up and on motion, the Board adopted "Resolution Ordering Work to be Done No. 329" . Miscellaneous Trustee Simpson presented the request of the fire chief for the city to pay for his residence 'phone and to purchase a typewriter for his use at the station. No action was taken. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. ' No further business demanding the attention of the Board , on motion, the meeting adjourned. • • City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands , Caliifornia, Oct. 20, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. 43 ' Present: Trustees Fowler , Tripp, Hamilton and Simpson; also the Clerk, Attor- ' ney and Engineer. Absent: Prest Brock. On motion of Trustee Tripp, seconded by Trustee Simpson, Trustee Hamilton was chosen Prestdent Pro-Tem. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Henry Jenkins of the Southwest Electric Co. called attention of the Board to the State Convention of Electrical workers to be held at Riverside, Oct. 29 & 30, 1920, and urged the attendance of the city building inspector . On motion, Inspector, M. E. Armstrong was authorized to attend the convention at the city' s expense. Prest. Brock arrived at this time and Prest-Protem Hamilton surrendered the chair to the Prest. Communications A communication from John F. Beals, Hemet , Calit. , seeking the position of Manager of the gas company if the city takes charge, was presented and referred to Supt. Hinckley. A communication from the Board of Trustees of Chico , Calif. ,urging attendance of the Board and city officials at the Annual meeting of the League of California Eu- Nov. 8-11, 1920, nicipalities ,nwas presented and ordered filled. 414 A communication from S . Fraser Langford asking for an appropriation of ten ($10.00 ) doll s_for repairs to his auto top which was damaged by a branch of an umbrella tree in front of 234 Eureka St. , was presented and ordered filed. After some discussion, and upon advice of the Attorney, the request was denied. Resignation: A communication from Wm. A. Taltavall tendering his resignation as city health officer to take effect Nov. 1, 1920, was presented and ordered filed. On motion, the resignation was accepted with regret , and the Clerk was directed to so communi- cate to the Doctor. Petitions I Tree Petition] No. 593, Geo. Putnam for removal of palms on W. Palm and Clifton Aves.,, and of No. 594, the Greene estate, for removal^pepper trees along north line of W. Cres- cent Ave. , were presented and referred to the tree committee. Reports Engineer Hinckley reported that matters pertaining to street car or auto service to the U. of R. was progressing very favorably with the P. E. Ry. Co. The light committee reported favoring two lights on Cypress Court, under Petition . No. 3652 . and requested that report on Petition No. 3651 for additional lights on East Highland Ave. be deferred till next meeting. Report of the City Clerk for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 1920, was presented and ordered filed. Bids - Resolution No. 329: , This being the time set for opening of bids for paving the Alley in Block 5, Town Plat, contractor L. H. Jones requested permission to withdraw his proposal on account of an error in his bid. On motion, therequest was granted, and there being no other proposal presented, the Board set Monday, Oct. 25, 1920, at 9 O'Clock, A.M. as the , time for receiving further proposals on said work. Miscellaneous Prest. Brock presented the request of Mrs. H. W. Allen for an appropriation to help pay the saw of a social service worker in the city. The request was denied. On recommendation of the fire committee, the fire chief was authorized to pur- chase a typewriter for use at the department. Trustee Simpson presented the request of H. J. Denn for permission to operate a 11candy and chewing gum stand at the Cajon St. entrance to Smiley Park, which request the Board denied,, The questions of camping quarters for orange pickers and packers ; the giving away of flowers and shrubs by the park attendants ; the installation of a• street light at the corner of San Bernardino Ave. and Tennessee St. were all discussed at some length I but no action taken. The matter of the removal of the dead fire hydrant in front of A. Heim' s place of business on Orange St. was referred to Supt Hinckley with power to act. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding attention, the Board adjourned to meet on Monday, Oct. 25, 1920, at 9 O'Clock, A.M. , for opening bids on Alley paving 1 y Clerk 111019 415 Redlands, California, Oct. 25, 1920, 9 O'Clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meej,ing of the Board of Trustees. Present: Trustees Tripp, Hamilton, Simpson and Prest Brock, together with the Clerk and Engineer. This being the time set for opening bids for paving the Alley in Block 5 of the Town Plat, under Resolution No. 329, the following proposal was presented: L. H. Jones, &W4.00 for work complete. No other bid being presented and the Engineer reporting this bid as reasonable, on motion, the Board adopted Resolution of Award of Contraut No. 329 , which provides that the contract for said work goes to said L. H. Jones at the price named in hisbid. No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned. lf � A.. i • City Clerk. -0-0-0-0-0-e-0-0- Redlands, California, 1 Nov. 3, 1920, 20'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular, and adjourned regular meeting, were read and approved. Oral 'Petitions Mrs. David Smith addressed the Board relative to the putting on of the "Pageant of the Pilgrims", a local production, for the benefit, of the poor children, and the Day Nursery and Associated Charities of the city, and requested the free use of the Wyatt Auditorium for that purpose. The members of the Board expressed themselves as in full accord with the project, but felt it would be unwise to establish such a precedent in the use of the auditorium, and the request was denied. Mr. Isham of the M. &M. Assn, and Chief Ary of the local fire department, and Trustee Hamilton reported data relative to the betterment of the local fire department as outlined by the Secy of the Fire Underwriters Assn, and recommended that one more paid man be place ed in the department, and on motion, said recommendation was adopted by the Board, the Chief to select a mah and report to this Board. II Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No.625, Relating to business licenses , was introduced by Trustee Hamilton and laid over under the rules. Reports The light committee recommended three additional lights on East Highland Ave. from the present terminus East, under Petition No. 3651, which recommendation was approved by the Board. 416 The recommendation of the tree committee relative to Tree Petitions Nos.593 and 94, were Approved by the Board, reference to which is hereby made. Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Secy Board of Health for the month of Oct. , 1920, were presented and ordered filed. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Chief of the fire department, Chas. Protist was appointed ' Asst Chief vice Fred Herrmann.. On motion, Dr. K. L. Dole was appointed as a member of the Board of Healthz the Board as now constituted being Drs. C. G. Hilliard, F. H. Folkins, K. L. Dole, and Engineer Hinckley and Trustee Tripp. I The claim of Frank Slade for a refund of 1920 taxes on improvements on his lot on Chestnut Ave. was__ednied the Assessor claiming that a redaction had been made at the date of assessment. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned . l PL' _-qty-Glevk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, California, November 17, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions A large delegations of merchants of the city appeared before the Board and through their spokesmen A. E. Isham, G. C. Bennett, Phillip Harris and others, entered a very strong objection to the proposed ordinance increasing the city business licenses. Pres't Brock stated the views of the Board, and after considerable discussion, it was decided for the ordinance committee of the Board to meet with a committee representing the merchants in an effort to satisfactorily adjust the business license rates in the Proposed Ordinance, the passage of which was deferred till next meeting. 1 The lank of gas service in the city was again the subject of general discussion and W. C. Guerth and A. E. Isham were authorized by Pres 't Brock to do any and all the kicking and investigating at their command in an effort to secure better service. The Board directed the committee composed of the Attorney, Engineer and Trustee Tripp to proceed at once to secure operating control of the plant, if same could be done with- , out the city assuming the indebtedhess of the company. 1 COI O 417 Petitions ' Petition No. 3655, S H Ne ms , for appointment as Policeman, was presented and ordered furled, and on recommendation of Marshal Larmore, the petition was ranted and ' said Nelms was duly appointed, service So date from Nov. 16, 1920, at $125.00 per monjah. Communications A communication from Geo. R. King, Policeman, requesting a six months leave of absence, was presented and ordered furled, and on recommendation of Marshal Larmore, the request wasr effective Nov. 18, 1920. A communication from the Water Conservation Ass 'n of Riverside, soliciting funds for the spreading of storm waters at the head of the Santa Ana wash was presented and ' ordered filed, and on motion, the sum of Three Hundred ( $300.00 ) dollars was appropri- ated for said purpose, chargeable to the General fund and the water department. Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 625, Relating to business licenses was discussed at some length, and action deferred till next meeting. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Board of Health, Dr. K. L. Dole was appointed Secretary of said Board at a salary of Fifty 4%4- Dollars ($50.00) per month for such duties as prescribed by said Board, other services to be paid for according to schedule of rates fixed by the State Accident Commission. On recommendation of Engineer Hinckley, the city agreed to pay seven dollars and 1cents_($7.50 ) per month toward the rental of a room for the "community shop", instead of fixing a room for such use in the rear of the city hall building. Chas. D. Crastos, San Bernardino ,opera house, through the Clerk, offered to pur- chase the set oftympaniesowned by the city. Referred to the music committee with power to act. The question of building the swimming pool in Sylvan park and repairing the Wyatt auditorium were discussed, but no action taken. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. 'jam- , � p City Clerk. ' -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, California, December 1, 1920, 2 O'Clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk and Fngineer, Attorney being absent. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions The gas situation was again before the Board and was discussed at great length by Atty H. W. Allen, N. L. Lelean, C. S. Lombard, J. P. Fisk, W. C. Guerth, Mrs. Guy Stock- ton, et al. Attorney Allen stated that a meeting of the bond holders was scheduled for 418 December 4, 192Q, at 10 O'Clock, A.M. , at his office in the Fisher block this city. Prest Brock stated that an agreement between the Gas Co. and the City had been entered into which would insure a supply of oil for gas making, and by a vote of the Board, the Prost. and Clerk of this Board were directed to sign said agreement for and on behalf of the city Efforts looking toward the city acquiring operating control of the gas plant to be con- tinued. At this time Prest. Brock stated that several questions of importance would prob- ably soon come up, for consideration by the Board and the people of the city affecting the general conduct and expenses of the city, and named the following parties as an advisory committee: C. S. Lombard, Chmn, E. M. Cope, J. H. Logie, C. H. Clock and Geo. P. Cortner. Which action was approved by the Board. Communications A communication from the Executive Secy of the Federal Power Commission, advising the city of the application of J. G. VanZandt for a permit for a power project on Santa Ana river, was presented and ordered filed. The members of the Board, together with the Engineer and Attorney, decided to meet with representatives from Riverside, Colton and San Bernardino to canvass the situation with a view of protecting the in- terests of the several municipalities. Ordinances Actdon on proposed Ordinance No. 625, "Relating to Business Licenses" , was post- 1 poned indefinitely. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder and Secy Board of Health for the month of November, 1920, were presented and ordered filed. The Board of Health recommended that sewers be ordered in certain sections of the city, and that "expectoration" signs be placed upon sidewalks. Referred to the sewer committee and engineer. The music committee recommended that the city decline the otter of Mr. Crastos, of the San Bernardino opera house, to purchase the set of tympanies, and that Ralph E. Kline, in whose possession they now are, be requested to turn them into the city at once, and that they be loaned to the local High School for use by its band. On motion, the said recommendations were adopted, and the Clerk directed to so communi- cate to all parties concerned. Miscellaneous Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. / de • , City Clerk 1 an 419 Redlands, California, December 15, 1920, 2 o 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. II All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions No. 3656 Robert Hunter addressed the Board, and tresented a petitionnwhich was ordered II filed, requesting that the necessary steps be taken to abolish a presumed nuissance caused by the operation of a slaughter house and hog pens near Tennessee St. and Park Ave. Referred to the Board of Health for investigation and report. Petitions Tree Petition No. 595, Jno. E. Walter, Agent for the Greene ranch, for the removal of pepper trees along the North line of Crescent Ave. west of Crown St. , was presented and ordered filed. On recommendation of the tree committee, the request was denied, permission to remove the palms being granted. Upon the verbal request of James A. Gibson, the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. 330, in words and figures following, to wit: "Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands that it is the ' . intention of said Board to order the closing of the following street, to wit ! II Closing of that portion of Laurel Street, lying between San Mateo Street and the West boundary of the City of Redlands; that the exterior boundaries of the Distrit hereby established and the exterior boundaries of the district of lands hereby declared to be affected and benefitted by said closing and to be assessed to pay the damages , costs and expenses thereof, are described as follows: The exterior boundaries of Blocks 7, 15, 32 and 33 of West Redlands, according to plat thereo of record in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, California. The Redlands Daily Facts , a daily newspaper published and cir- culated in the City of Redlands, is hereby designated as the newspaper in which the Street Superintendent of said city shall cause to be published, in the manner and for the time required by law, notice of the passage of this resolution and the / City Street Superintendent of said city is hereby directed to cause notice of the passage of this resolution to be posted in the manner and form required by law and to cause a notice similar in substance to be published in said newspaper for a period of ten days in the mabner required by law." Miscellaneous Trustee Fowler presented the request of the committees of the "Pageant of the Pilgrims" and the Contemporary Club for a refund on rental charges for use of the Wyatt auditorium for their recent shows. After a full discussion, it was II ordered that the sum of 32.50 be allowed to the committee of the pageant for the benefit of the local Associated Charities and Day Nursery, and the sum of 05.00 be allowed the Contemporary Club in the adjustment of its claim. Said sums to be ,Zz37r �,,,� w.^^--- zas6 J paid out of funds now in the hands of the Managers of the Wyatt auditorium. !,�-it-/"4 On motion of Trustee Hamilton, seconded by Trustee Tripp, the Board unani- IImously endorsed the efforts of the Rev. Ralph Smith, chairman of the City censor commission, in his efforts to raise the standard of the Sunday movies, and direst- ed the Clerk to assure Mr. Smith that the Board would back him op to the limit in his program for better Sunday shows. 420 Engineer Hinckley presented the Diagram of the Assessment District, prepared under Resolution of Intention No. b29 . for paving of the Alley in Block 5 of the Town Plat and on motion, the said Diagram and assessment was approved and adopted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting adjourned. V i " ,• City Clerk 1 -o-o-o-o-o-o-o- Redlands, California, January 5, 1921, 2 o 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions Mrs. Fisher of the parent-teachers association addressed the Board relative to the habit of persons expectorating upon thestreets and sidewalks of thecity. Referred to the Board of Health and marshal with power and a request to act. Homer Church presented the request of the Elk's baseball team for permission ' to use the P. E. Co 's land on San Bernardino Ave. (now under lease to the City) for a baseball field. The city'a lease expiring on April 30, 1921, the Board advised Mr. Church to secure consent of the P. E. Co. , and the City would not object as lessee. Chief Ars of the local fire department reported the force as busy studying the location of hydrants and other matters pertaining to greater efficiency, and recommended the purchase of new fire hose to replace hose now in bad condition. Referred to the fire committee with power to act. Sec 'y Isham of the, C.of C. and M. &M. Assn, addressed the Board urging the city to protest the telephone rate increase asked for by the local company. The City Att'y suggested that a large delegation of protesting citizens attend the hearing when held. It was further suggested that in the meantime a written protest be circulated among the local patrons of the telephone company, and when signed, be filed with the Railroad Commission. Mr. Isham stated he would confer with the C. of C. and M. & M. Assn relative to the above suggestions, and the Trustees assured him that the Attorney and members of the Board would be present at the hearing before the comm ission-date of which has not been fixed. 11 Petitions Petition No. 3657, Fred R. Clanp,. for the opening of a ten foot Alley N. and S. through the Pausch Add, was presented and ordered filed. Petition No. 3658, B. M. Gilpatrick, for the opening of a ten foot Alley_ 1110I0 421 N. and S. through the Iowa Tract, north of the present Alley,, was presented and ordered filed. The above two petitions were referred to the Engineer for investigation and report. Petition No. 3659 , H. A. Dodge, et al, for the ,acceptance of Canyon Road as a pub- lie street, and the ordering of curb and gutter on the west line of same, was presented and ordered filed, and on motion, the request was granted, and the Board adopted the following resolution: Reso t ,a& Establishing grade on Canyon Road. On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: The Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands do nesolve as follows : Section 1. The grade of Canyon Road along the west curb line thereof from Garden street south 850 feet , using the Bench Mark and Datum Plane as fixed and established by Ordinance No. 289 of said city is hereby established as followed: The west curb line of Canyon Road at the southwest corner of Garden street and Canyon Road 1880 feet. The west curb line of Canyon Road. 200 feet south of Garden street 1889.8 feet. The west curb line of Canyon Road 850 feet South of Garden street 1936. 6 feet. Section 2. Along the entire west curb line of Canyon Road the grade between the points of elevation as herein given, conforms toa straight line from point to point. Section 3. The grade of the gutter line of said west side of said Road is hereby established at an elevation eight inches lower than the curb line thereof as herein established. Sect ion 4. This Resolution shall take effedt and be in force from and after its adoption. In regard Petition No. 3659 , H. A. Dodge , et al , the following resolution was adopted: 1 RESOLVED, That the City Engineer of the City of Redlands be, and he. is hereby instructed to make and submit to this Board as soon as practicable , plans, specifications , profile and cross-sections for the following street work and improvement proposed to be done upon the following streets , to-wit: The construction of concrete curbs and concrete gutters upon west side of Canyon Road from Garden street south 850 feet, as contemplated by propos- ed Resolution of Intention Number 331 to be hereafter adopted by this Board together with a careful estimate of the sost of said proposed work. Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer did submit plans , specifications , and estimated cost for the work contemplated in Resolution of Intention No. 331 , where-upon the following Resolution. was adopted: "RESOLVED, That the plans , specifications , profile and cross3,sections prepared by the City Engineer for street work contemplated to be done under proposed Resolution of Intention Number 331 be , and the same are hereby adopted end approved by this Board , and the estimate of said City Engineer of the cost of said work is hereby accepted and ordered filed." The Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No . 331, which provides for the street work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder for the month. of December, 1920, were presented and ordered filed. Trustee Tripp made a Verbal report on conditions at the Gaume hog pens near park Ave. and Tennessee St. , stating that the Board of Health had directed Mr. Gaume to change location of his feed pens frequently in an effort to overcome the stench complained of ' by Robt Hunter and other residents in the vicinity of the pens. Mr. Hunter was present and suggested that the members of the Board visit the neighborhood in the evening and satisfy themselves of the success or failure of the plan. The Board agreed to do so, and the matter was continued till next meeting. 422 Resolution of Intention No. 3304 was continued till next meeting. Miscellaneous The Board unanimously adopted a resolution proposing an Amendment to Sec. 23, Art. 12 , of the State Constitution, relating to the supervision and regulation of public utilities, a copy of which amendment was filed, and the clerk was directed to present our representatives in the State 4'egislature, King and Prendergast, each with a copy of the proposed amendment, requesting their support, and that copies be sent to other cities urging similar action. The matter of the "stand-by" charge of the Southern Sierras Power Co. , for service at the water plant was discussed at some length, after which the Board advised that the City Atty and Engineer consult with the Manager of the Power Co. relative to the filing of a friendly suit to determine the legal status of the affair, and report at the next regular meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting adjourned. f Ii -------- --- --'- City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, California, January 19, 1921, 2 o 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Commtnications A communication from the Ualifornia Anti-Saloon League submitting a copy of an ordinance passed by several cities of the State in aid of National Prohibition en- forcement, was presented and referred to the City Atty for report at the next regu- lar meeting. Petitions Tree Petition No. 596, C. J. Curtis , Agt Mclllhenny groves , for removal of palms along North line of Sixth Ave. , was presented and referred to the tree committee. Petition No. 3660, Otto G. Suess , for removal of a telephone pole from the en- trance to proposed driveway to his residence on Fourth St. was presented and ordered filed. Hearing on the petition was set for the next regular meeting and the Clerk directed to so notify Mr. Suess and the local Telephone Co. 1UOID 423 Fe_— p30_ The report og the Clerk for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1920, was presented and ordered filed. . Report Re. Gaume hog pens: Deferred till next meeting. ." Opening alleys for sewer lines on north side of town:. Deferred. " "Stand-by" charge of So. Sierras Power Co. : Atty and Engineer advised payment be made under protest, and it was so ordered. Resolution No. 330 (Closing portion Laurel Street) On motion, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved by the Board of Trustees of the Ci'y of Redlands, that that portion of Laurel Street, lying between San Mateo Street in the City of Redlands , and the western boundary line of said City, be and the same is hereby closed, vacated and abandoned; It Is Further Resolved that it appears to the Board of Trustees of said City, that there are no costs, damages or expenses occasioned by or arising out of the closing of said street, as aforesaid, and that no assessment is necessary to pay any costs, damages or expenses for the same; therefore, no commissioners are appointed to assess the ben- efits or damages for said work or to have supervision thereof. Miscellaneous On recommendation of the Fire Committee, the Clerk was directed to advertise for five hundred ( 500 ) feet of two and one-half (21" ) inch fire hose ; bids to be opened at next regular meeting. On request of the Clerk, Trustees Fowler and Hamilton of the house committee, were directed to check up the insurance on the city property with a view of a just pro-rating of same among the several Insurance agents in the city, and report at next meeting. The question of the City acquiring a further control of the local gas plant , was discussed at some length, and on motion, the Attorney was directed to secure a lease of. the property if it could be had at a reasonable figure, and jshe Prest and Clerk of this Board were authorized to consummate the same for and on behalf of the City. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion, the meeting adjourned. i / 4r P . — City Clerk -0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, California, February 2, 1921, 2 o 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. All members pres ent, together with thm Clerk, Atty and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Oral Petitions The P. E. Ry Co. , through its representative Mr. Jones, requested permission to abandon its Olive Ave. street car service and remove its lines therefrom, stating that a motor bus service would probably be established. After a full discussion of the mat- ter, on motion unanimously adopted, the request was granted, the Street car uo. to re- pair the street in accordance with plans of the City Engineer. 5 424 Bids - Fire Hose : This being the time set for opening of bids for five hundred ( 500 ) feet of 21 inch fire hose, the following proposals were presented: Bidder Hose Price Cope Com. ). Co Paramount 95c per ft. Bay State 1.10 " U. S. Rubber Co.--W• L. Thornquest Paragon 1.40 " Trojan D. Jacket 1.20 " 11Blue Queen 1.10 " Red Cross 1.30 " F. J. Grassle . Victor 1.10 " Guardian 1.00. " Hamilton Rubber Mfg. Co. Apex Brand .971 " C. C. C. Fire Hose Co. Lockstitch 1. 20 " Newbegin Fire Appliance Co. Chiefton 1.15 " " " Jupiter .1.05 " American Rubber Mfg. Co . Crackerjack 1.25 " It " " " American 1.15 " Itn It Bonanza 1.00 n Bi-Lateral Fire Hose Co. Wonder 1.37 " On motion, the bids were referred to the fire committee and chief for report and recommendation at 9 o'clock, A.M. , Feby 3, 1921. Communications A communication from the `ederal Power Commission, advising the city of the appli- cation of the So. Sierras Power Co. for permit for power development in the headwaters of Whitewater river was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the California Conference of Social Work giving notice of the annual meeting to be held in San Frtnacdsco, Peby 22-26, 1921, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Tree Petition No. 596, C. J. Curtis, Agt McIllhenny groves, for removal of palms on Sixth Ave. , was granted per recommendation of the tree committee. Tree Petition No. 597, Leon H. Smit , for removal of pepper trees along north line of West Colton Ave. near the west city limits, was presented, and on recommendation of the tree committee, permission was granted to remove alternate trees only, per plan of street superintendent. Tree Petition No. 598, E. Strong, for removal of two pepper trees in front of 52 Sonora St. , was presented and referred tO the tree committee. Petition No. 3661, John M. Stocker, for a position on the police force, was pre- sented and ordered filed, and on recommendation of the Marshal the petition was grant- ed, service to date from Jany 31, 1921, at $125.00 per month. Petition No. 3662, Mrs. Jessie Constable , et al, for the abolishment or curtailment of the poultry yard at Sixth St. and Western Ave. was presented and referred to the Health committee and Secy Board of Health, for investigation and report. Petition No. 3660, Otto G. Sue&, removal of telephone pole 248 Fourth St. was con- tinued till next meeting upon request of the telephone company. • Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 626, "Relating to travel in alleys in the business district", was introduced by Trustee Tripp and laid over under the rules. Reports Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Recorder for the month od Jany, 1921, were pre- sented and ordered filad. 111019 /7 2- 6- Reports-cont. Re. Gaume hog pens: Trustee Tripp reported that sanitary conditions were satisfactory at this time. Atty re. Natl Prohibition Enforcement Ordinance: Deferred till next meeting. II Engineer, .re. opening alleys on north side: Deferred till next meeting. Resolution Ordering Work to be Done No. 331, (curb and gutter Canyon Road ) . On motion, duly seconded and carried, the Board adopted"Resolution Ordering Work to be Done, No. 331." Miscellaneous IIThe rgquest of the local Chautauqua Assn for use of the amphtheatre between the first and tenth of May, 1921, was granted with the proviso that it would pay for the lighting and all other extra expenses as determined by Engineer Hinckley. The fire committee presented the request of Fire Chief Ary that the city pay the ren- tal charges for a telephone at his residence, which request was denied. The term of office of Lyman M. Xing and Stewart R. Hotchkiss as Members of the Library Board of Trustees , having expired on December 31 , 1920 , President Brock appointed each to succeed himself , and on motion, said appointments were approved by the Board for the term ending December 31, 1923. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding the attention of the Board, on motion the meeting ad- journed to meet at 9 o 'clock A.M. , Feby 3, 1921. e City Clerk. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Redlands, Calif. , Feby 3, 1921, 9 o 'clock, A.M. An adjourned regular meeting. Present: Prest Brock and Trustees Simpson; Fowler and Hamilton. Absent: Trustee Tripp. Prest Brock stated the object of the meeting was to hear report of the fire committee II on bids for fire hose. Trustee Simpson of the fire committee, reported that the chief and committee recommended the purchase of the "Red Cross" brand of Eureka fire hose, and that the contract for the five hundred(500 ) feet 2* inch hose be awarded to W. L. Thornquest, the local agent, at the price stated in his bid. On motion, the recommendations of the committee and chief, were duly adopted. The Clerk was directed to return to the unsuccess- �' ful bidders the checks accompanying the bids. No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned. �r ' 0 I City Clerk. N Redlands, California, Feby 16, 1921, 2 o 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Present: Prest Brock, 'Trustees Fowler, Tripp and Hamilton, Clerk Hook, .Engineer Hinckley and Atty Leonard. Absent: Trustee Simpson. The minutes of the last regular, and adjourned regular, meetings were read and approved. Oral Petitions J. J. Prendergast , E. S. Libby and others, property owners on East Citrus Ave. , addressed the Board in opposition to a change in Roosevelt Road suggested by the local school board that would tend to divert travel from Citrus Ave. to State Street. After a full discussion of the matter, the Atty was directed to prepare the necessary papers for introduction at the next regular meeting for changing Roosevelt Road from a point south of the present Fern Ave. intersection in a Northwesterly course to intersect Fern Ave. at or near the junction of Church and Beacon Streets; atd the closing of that portion of Roosevelt Road between Fern and Citrus Aves. Carl Rolfe addressed the Board relative to the request of 0. G. Suess for the Home Telephone Co. to move ane of the poles from the entrance to the Suess driveway at 248 Fourth St. , stating it would cost $12. or $15. which he felt Mr. Suess should pay. Mr. Suess contended that eat the time the pole was set the company then operating the lines agreed to move the pole whenever he desired to put in a driveway. Prest Brock said he felt that Mr. Suess had some claims on the present operating company, whereupon Mr. Rolfe suggested that if the pole could be moved by trenching a few feet the company would do so if Mr. Suess would bear $5.00 of the expense, to which Mr. Suess agreed. Engineer Hinckley was directed to view the premises and determine the feasibility of moving the pole as agreed to betwween Rolfe and Suess. Communications A communication from the Federal Power Commission advising of the application of the So. Sierras Power Co. for a permit for power development on the headwaters of Snow creek, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the City Manager of Alhambra, Calif. , calling attention to a meeting which the Hydro-electric committee has called to be held at Riverside at 10 o 'clock, A.M. , Feby 22, 1921, was presented and ordered filed, and on motion, Prest. Brock and Trustee Fowler were appointed to represent this city at said meeting. A communication from the Prest. of the San Jose City Council urging the Board to adopt a resolution endorsing the corporation tax bill for equalizing taxes between pri- vate property owners and punlic utility corporations, was presented and ordered filed. Petitions Petition No. 3663, Dike & Logie, for street lights on Eureka St. in the Dike & Logie Tract was presented and ordered filed. The light committee being fully acquainted with the situation, recommended that the petition be granted, which recommendation was adopted by the Board. n lellk aUOID 4427 Tree Petition No. 599, M. F. Pierce, for removal of eucalyptus trees at front of 24 East Fern Ave. , was presented and referred to the tree committee. Tree Petition No. 600, Chas. Maynard, et al, for removal of palms at front of 509- 515 Orange St. , was presented and referred to the tree committee. II Ordinances Proposed Ordinance No. 626, "Relating to travel in Alleys in Business District , " was continued till next meeting. Proposed Ordinance No. 627,"Prohibiting the manufacture, sale, etc. of Intoxicating II Liquors, etc . ," was introduced by Trustee Fowler, and laid over under the rules. Resolution No. 331-Bids. This being the date set for the opening of. bids for the construction of curb and gutter on Canyon Road, the following proposals were submitted and ordered filed : Geo. S . Abrahamson, 78 cents per lineal foot ; L. W. Gist, 75 cents " " " L. H. Jones , 63 " " " " for work complete. The bids being referred to, the Engineer for checking, he report- ed that the bid of L. H. Jones was reasonable and the lowest, and recommended that th e award be made said Jones, and on motion, duly seconded and carried, the Board adopted Resolution of Award No. 331, which provides that the contract for said work goes to said Jones at the price named in his bid. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk direct- ed to return certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders. On recommendation of the City Engineer, the Board adopted Resolution of Intention No. 332, providing for the opening of an Alleyway ten ( 10 ) feet wide in the Rausch Add. ; the Iowa Tract; and the W of S4 of of SWi Sec. 22 T 1 S , R3 W. Reports Re. Protest-Petition No.3662: Trustee Tripp of the Health committee reported that they fouhd no grounds at this time for declaring the poultry yard at Sixth St. and Wes- tern Ave. a nuissance, and the protest was ordered filed. Re. Tree Petition No. 598: Deferred till next meeting. Miscellaneous The Clerk presented the requests of Daniel Smiley; the Y. M. C. A. , and Y. P. C . A. for a refund of the 192, city taxes on their several properties. On motion, duly sec- onded and carried, the request of 1r. Smiley was granted and the Clerk directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of the general fund. The other requests were denied, no funds being available for such purposes. IB. H. Seely, a civil war veteran, requested the Board to cancel delinquent tax sale No. 193 on 1917 city taxes , under the soldiers exemption act. Having failed to make his claim at the proper time, it was ordered that the original tax and dedemption penalty be cancelled and Mr. Seely pay delinquent penalty and cost of advertising, and the Clerk instructed accordingly. I Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance committee. No further business demanding attention of the Board, the meeting adjourned. /// r , , e City Clerk i