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05/07/1930 to 12/27/1933
II r I'W. HYm.A.N M leaner ORAL - NORMAN. Ex-M.4 AS hi ALBERT , THOMPSON Merchant FOR COUNCILMA 7 (Short Term) , Vote for One ERNEST L. DANIEL. j� Retired _ r GLENN W. EMME--.ON ` Mortician FOR CITY CL r (Full Term) ate for One HARRY R. Incumben- IMIWAIMMIIII FOR C (Full r 'r One �t aifu`: IN M. GQD9HALI,.. ti !iT 'bent 3✓ N. �7 e. 4 0 "it tr *4 • , I , • • r 1.1 ,; • • Y • n sa.‘" • i PLANNING COMMISSIONMEMBERS Term expires E. A. Moore 1-1-34 Horace Williamson 1-1-35 Jay Sexton 1-1-35 M. J. Sweeney 1-1-36 W. C. Collett 1-1-36 I. Ford 1-1-37 Ex-Officio members: Mayor, Attorney & Engineer. 'I LIBRARY BOARD Term expires E. M. Lyon 12-31-33 Kirke H. Field 12-31-34 J. J. Prendergast 12-31-34 Lyman M. King 12-31-35 ` S. R. Hotchkiss 12-31-35 Employment of Aliens - Section 1, Chapter 398 Acts 1931, Page 913 111 Act 258 of General Laws of 1923 BOARD OF EXAMINERS & APPEALS A. E. Taylor Gordon Donald Percy Hicks Geo. S. Hinckley W; J. Hartzell Building Inspector - Ex-Officio member & ' - Secretary y If n i TORRENS TITLE PROPERTY 000 CITY OF REDLANDS 1 Atwood & Ford' s Sub. No . 1 , Lot 11, Blook B, E. Fern Ave . Atwood & Ford ' s Sub. No. 2, Lot 9 , Block C , Sonora St . Lot 10 , Block C , Sonora St . & E. Fern Ave . Lot 16 , Block C , Myrtle St . Lots 2 & 3 , Block D, Myrtle St . • Berkeley Tract , Lots 32 & 33 , E. Clark St . Bowles Tract , N 150 ft of Lot 1 , E. Central Ave . Chicago Colony Res . (Patty) in Lot 12 , E. Colton Ave . & Judson St . East Redlands , Sub Lot 6 of Lot 8 , Dearborn St . & E. Highland Ave . Excelsior Tract , Lot 24, 71. Fern Ave . Inter-Railroad Add . , Lot 12 in Block B Clay St . Parkview Add . , Lot 10 , Block B, Buena Vista St . Redlands Hgts . Crafts Map, (Ruth S. Hodge ) Fifth Ave . & Daisy Ave . Sec . Prel . Map (0. W. Harris) in Lots 2 & 3 , Blk D East Highland Ave . Sec. Prel Map , Lot 6 , Block I , W. Fern Ave . , Alvarado St . & Buena Vista St . Sec. Prel. Map (Y. M. C. A . ) in Lot 7 , Blk G. E. Citrus Ave. Sec . Prel . Map (Mary Ann Adams) in Lot 8 , Block H, Fourth St . Sec . Prel. Map, Add # 5, Lot 54, Block I, (Duvall ) North Place Sub. of Block 28 , Redlands, Lot 9 & 10 , Block A , E. Citrus Ave . , Sub. of Block 28 , Redlands , Ptn Lots 1, 2 & 3 , Blk C , (F.H.Weld) E. Vine St . W' Wj SWI NEI Sec 23 , E. Lugonia Ave. Ptn. NEI SEI Sec . 22 , 1S, 3W E. Lugonia Ave . 440 ft W of Church St . Town of Lugonia , Lot 11 , Block 8 Orange St . Town of Lugonia , Lot 4, Block 21 , Tribune St . Town Plat , Lot 4 , Block 15, E. State St . Town Plat , Lot 9 , Block 17 , E. State St . c1. 1 Redlands , California . May 7th, 1930 Two o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting; Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm, Cromas and Alexander , to- gether with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer : Minutes of the last adjourned regular meeting were read and approved. <ft: • ORAL PETITIONS ( Smiley Library ) K. H. Field , representing the Board of Library Trustees addressed the Council in request for permission to erect an addition to the Library building at the west side , necessitating the changing of the roadway through the Library grounds. Mr . Field gave praise to the Smileysrand others who through their generosity had made the present library plant possible : He stated that the contemplated addition would cost approximately $30 ,000 .00 , one-half of which is now available and the other one- half practically assured , so the addition would cost the City nothing. Councilmen expressed appreciation of the work of the Library Board , and of the philanthropic spirit of past and present donors , and a motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Cromas that the request be granted, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. RE-ZONE (Beacon Street district south of Fern Ave . ) Petition No . 4038 of W. K. Stoddart for the re-zoning of the Beacon Street district south of Fern Avenue , continued from the meeting of April 9th , 1930 , was next considered. The Council ordered a public meeting be called for May 14th , 1930 , at two o ' clock, P. M. , for further consideration of said petition, and the Clerk was directed to give published notice accordingly. REMOVE PALM TREE 113 M. Olive Ave . John T. Collins made verbal request for permission to remove a palm tree at front of 113 West Olive Avenue to permit the moving of two buildings off the property of the Catholic Church, where a new parish house is to be erected . He assured the Council that the palm would be removed and replaced under supervision of the City Engineer. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler , the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Council . WEST VINE STREET Parking A . W. Prx again presented the verbal request of communicants of the Presbyterian • Church for amendment to the no parking ordinance on the south side of West Vine Street between Cajon and Fourth Streets , that would permit parking on Sundays. Councilman Cromas stated that certain members of the Cohtemporary Club would like to' see an amendment permitting parking on the south side and prohibiting same on the north side of said Street . Councilman Krumm suggested the only solution was a one- 2 1 I 1 way street , permitting parking on both sides . After considerable discussion it was referred to the Police Committee for report and recommendation to this Board. , WEST LUGONIA AVENUE N. L. Levering addressed the Board in an earnest plea for the improvement of West Lugonia Avenge from Orange Street to the City limits. Referred to the Engineer ; and Street Committee . COM!,?INICATIONS i I Communications from Assistant Secretary ,Welfare Division of the Metropolitan ' Life Insurance Company , San Francisco ; Fred T. Foard , Acting Assistant Surgeon, U. W. Public Health Service , Stockton, California ; The American Journal of Public II Health ; pertaining to matters of health and sanitation and employment of a full 'I time man for this City , were presented and ordered filed . A communication from H. E. Bonnell and Association, Public Accountants , Los I Angeles , was presented and ordered filed . tl A communication from Geo . E. Turner, President of San Bernardino Society for ; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , was presented and ordered filed. t 0 A communication from Geo . W. Braden, Western Representative of the Playground and Recreation Association of America , New York City, advising of the itinerary of L. H. Weir ,_Field Representative of the Association, bringing him to this City on May 29th, 1930 , was presented and referred to the Park Committee for action. 9 1930 CENSUS A communication from James A . Guthrie , Superintendent of Census, San Bernardino California , advising that the population of Redlands', is 14,130 , and that 565 farms were enumerated , was presented and ordered filed . WATER CONSERVATION A communication from Francis Cuttle , President of the Water Conservation Asso- ciation, Riverside , California , requesting payment of the usual annual contribution IIfrom the City of $250 .00 toward expenses of the Association in spreading water at • the mouth of Santa Ana Canyon for year ending June 30 , 1930 , was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Yrumm, the sum of $250 .00 was appropriated and the Clerk was directed to draw a warrant accordingly payable out of the Water Department of the General Fund . TELEPHONE RATE HEARING Notice from the Secretary of the State Railroad Commission, advising of a change of the date of hearing of the Home Telephone Rate Case No . 2788 , from May 27th, to June 18th, 1930 , at 10 o 'clock, A . M. , was presented and ordered filed . GASOLINE CONTRACT I A communication from the General Petroleum Corporation of California , to whom the contract was awarded A3ri1 16th , 1930 ,_for supplying the City ' s gasoline for a year , putting into writing the verbal agreement to supply the City' s needs in I General Ethyl gasoline at a maximum price of $0 .1623 per gallon, was presented and ordered attached to the contract entered into as of April 16th , 1930 . 1 II 3 REPORTS Report of the Clerk, Treasurer, Recorder, Fire Department and Sanitary Inspector I for April , 1930 , and the Clerk for the Quarter ending March 31 , 1930 , were presented and ordered filed. Report of the Southern California Gas Company for the year ending December 31 , 1929 , showing amount of $24611.52 franchise tax due the City and enclosing a check for same , was presented and ordered filed , the check having been turned into the City treasury . "14 PETITIONS C.) azPetition No. 4041, W. G. Everett , et al , for paving Eureka Street from Fern act Avenue to Home Place , and Petition No . 4042, W. J. Morris , et al , for oiling of San Bernardino Avenue from Orange Street to Church Street , were presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee for investigation and recommendation. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos. 484, 497 , 498 , 500 and 501 . RF,SOLUTION NO. 481, Orange St . Widening, on the West side) The Clerk presented the Commissioners ' new report in the widening of Orange- Street , west side , under Resolution No . 481 , together with the protests of Christine and Beatrice Lindenberg and Pacific Leasehold_^v_otpnration, protesting the amount of damages allowed and benefits assessed, set out in their protests. The protests were ordered filed and hearing on same set for two o 'clock, P. M. ,Sy 14th , 1930 , RESOLUTION NQ, 485 (Orange St Widening, east side ) The Clerk presented the Commissioners ' new report in the widening of Orange Street , east side, under Resolution No . 485 , together with the protest of the Bank of America , protesting the amount of damage allowed , set out in the protest . The Iprotest was ordered filed and hearing on same set for two o ' clock, P . M. , May 14th, 1930 . RESOLUTION NO. 502 ( Improvement , Church St , Citrus Avenue to Beacon St ) On motion, the Board adopted a Resoluti_oninstructing the City Engineer to make .and submit plans and specifications for the improvement of Church Street from Citrus Avenue to Beacon Street , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Inten- tion No. 502, to be hereafter adopted . Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and submitted plans and speci- fications for the work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 502 , whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution : RESOLVED, that the plans , profile , detailed drawing and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and I improvement contemplated under proposed Resolution of Inten- tion No . 502 , be and the same are hereby approved and adopted. On motion , the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No . 50Q, which provides for the work and improvement , and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution: . 4 y WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT The proposed improvement of ,Uest Highland Avenue , a protest to which was filed March 5th, 1930 , and action deferred to this date , was , upon recommendation of Mayor Lelean, continued to May 21st , 1930 . II PLANNING COL4vtISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 5th , 1930 , was presented and ordered filed : "Petition of Mr. Huggins for removal of a pepper tree at State and Ninth Streets , denied , with the recommendation that the tree be trimmed for the present , but that if the tree interefered with his building after completion, the petition would be reconsidered. Petition of Mrs. Mary K. Mott for the removal of an acacia tree in front of 1529 Brookside Avenue granted , as tree is dying . Petition of Wright C . Lefferts for removal of alternate pepoer trees on the ; west side of San Mateo Street between Highland and Chestnut Avenues , granted as I interset in palms . I i Petition of C . C . Reasoner for permission to install a minature golf course , on the south side of East Colton Avenue between Chapel and Division Streets , granted , ' as consent of residents in the district was contained in the petition." 1 Upon motion of Councilman Fowler , seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission were approved and adopted by the unanimous vote lII of the Board . E I APPLICATIONS The following applications and recommendations were presented and ordered { filed : ' L. If. Cooper ,, 216 Brookside Avenue , Redlands , for position of Building Inspector; _B.._C_.Atintley., 1043 Sixth St . , San Bernardino , for position of Chief of Police ; J. S. Martin, Los Angeles , for position of Chief of Police ; ' S. C.Hamilton, 350 W. Ivy Street , Glendale , for position of Chief of Police ; A . E. Van Leuven, 10 South University Street , Redlands , for position on the Police Force . _G. S. Lombard , Redlands , recommending the appointment of Horace Green,_,his City , as Chief of Police . TRAFFIC SIGNS Councilman Fowler , called attention of the Board to the fact that San Mateo Street , recently made a boulevard from Highland Avenue to Brookside Avenue , had not been signed as required by law . Referred to the Police Committee with power to act , with the suggestion that the Southern California Auto Club be requested to do the work and bill the City accordingly . I a�,AF,13-(Pr?"4 PROSELLIS 51113° The Mayor reported the c}edication and official acceptance of the Prosellis, a gift to the City from 1th ._nd_Mrs . C . G. White , on April 29th, 1930 . Upon motion, I 3 unanimously adopted , the acceptance of the Pmsellis by the Mayor was ratified and a emote of thanks extended to donors , the committee and all who aided in the dedication II program. The Clerk presented a communication from C . G. White , Sunset Drive , expressing appreciation of Mrs . White and himself, for the basket o tflowers on occasion of the dedication, which was ordered filed, and upon motion, unanimously adopted , the Clerk was directed to prepare in parchment form, suitable resolutions of appreciation of di this Board and the public , to Mr . and Mrs . White , for their splendid gift to the City . O CO MILL CREEK PLAYGROUNDS Q CounclmanFowler brought up _question of improvement of the City ig the g ;� playgrounds in Mill Creek Canyon above Forest Home . After some discussion the Council decided to visit the grounds in the near- future to determine what could be done at this time . MASTER PLANS The City Attorney advised the Council that the Master Plan adopted by the City 111 Council at its meeting on December 4, 1929 , would be filed for record in the County Recorder' s office just as soon as the map is properly executed . A communication from the Secretary of the Planning Commission dated February 11th, 1930 , certifying to this Council a map of a "Master Plan" adopted by said Commission at its meeting held on February 10th. 1930 , of that portion of the City: Bordered on the west by Cajon Street , on the north by Olive and Citrus Avenues , on the east by Bgaeoa greet and Roosevelt Road and on the south by Crescent Avenue , Now Therefore , in compliance with the action of said Planning Commission and require- ments of law, a public hearing on said "Master Plan" was set for the next regular meeting of the Council , and the City Clerk was directed to give public notice accordingly . STANDING COMMITTEES ' The Mayor ,suggested his plan for the re-formation of the six standing committees into four , which was approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. He then presented his plan of formation as follows : Parks , Plunge , Buildings Police , Audit , Ordinance Fire , Streets , Sanitation Water Lighting, Cemetery , Health Councilman Fowler objected to such formation, and suggested the following : Auditing and Police Ordinance , Fire , Health and Sanitation Water , Streets , Lighting Parks , Plunge , Cemetery and Buildings The matter was discussed at great length after which the formation as suggested by Councilman Fowler was adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Fowler , Cromas and Alexander Noes : Krumm and Mayor Lelean III The Mayor declared the Fowler formation duly adopted , and named the following members to the several committees : fit.. -,. 6 1 Auditing and Police - Councilman Alexander Water , Streets and Lighting - Councilman Fowler Ordinance , Fire , Health and Sanitation - Councilman Krumm Parks , Plunge , Cemetery and Buildings - Councilman Cromas DEMANDS AGAINST CITY Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm it was ordered that only demands presented on or before the Saturday immediately preceding the day of the regular meeting of the Council be audited for payment , and that each department have in the hands of the Committee a list of the demands proposed for audit and payment at each regular Council meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . On motion, the meeting adjourned , to meet at two o 'clock. P. M. , on May 14th ,_, 1 1930 : Mayor ,—Pa o Redlands , Californi Attest ; erk . tl tl -0-0-0- Redlands , California . May 14th . 1930 . Two o ' clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting: II Presenti Mayor Lelean , Councilmen Fowler , Krumm , Cromas and Alexander , together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . RE-ZONE (Beacon Stree district south of Fern Ave ) Petition No . 4038 , of W. K. Stoddart for re-zoning of the property in the district south of Fern Avenue , in the Roosevelt Park Tract , filed with this Board April 2nd, 1930 , by the Planning Commission following its meeting of March 31st , 1930 , and continued from time to tike , was again considered by the Council . Mr. Stoddart stated he had nothing more to say than what he had heretofore stated to the Council, viz: That he was anxious to dispose of property in the district , but could not do so with the present zoning restrictions and urged that his request for � a re-zoning be granted . E. A . Moore , of the Planning Commission, voiced the protest of the Commission. Mrs . Sweeney of the Contemporary Club entered the verbal proiest of the Club ; and the Clerk presented a communication from the Secretary of the 7 { Cj)amber of Commerce conveying the action of the Chamber in support `of the Planning Commission in the matter , and urging that the City and the School Board acquire the property for park purposes . After due consideration and discussion , a motion that the , sum of approximately $7 .655 .00 be tendered Lir. Stoddart for the triangle parcel of land , was adopted. Mr. Stoddart immediately stated he could not consider such a proposal but would give an option at $10 ,000 .00 if certain zoning restrictions were removed from the remainder of the property . Upon suggestion of the Mayor , the 71"4 hearing was continued until N:y 21st , 1930 , that in the meantime an effort might be t) c0 made to reach a satisfactory solution of the problem. OZRESOLUTION No . 481 (Orange St . Widening - West side . ) This being the day and hour set for the hearing of protests filed to the Com- missioners' Report on the widening of Orange Street (west side ) under Resolution of Intention No . 481, the Clerk read the written protests of Pacific Leasehold Corpora- tion and Christine & Beatrice Lindenberg, and Attorney Livingston representing the Pacific Leasehold Corporation addressed the Council in furtherance of their claims set out in their protest : The matter was discussed pro and con for sometime , with such a wide difference of opinion as to values and damages and benefits , that there seems little prospect of reaching a decision out of Court . At the suggestion of the Mayor , and upon motion duly seconded and carried , this hearing was continued until May 28th , 1930 at two o 'clock , P. M. RESOLUTION No . 485 (Orange St . Widening - East side ) This being the time heretofore set for hearing of the written protest of the Bank of America of California to the report of the Commissioners appointed to assess benefits and damages under Resolution of Intention No . 485, for the widening of Orange Street at the northeast corner of Orange and State Streets , Attorney U. F. IILewis appeared before the Council representing the protestant and presented an oral statement in amplification of the written protest heretofore filed by said protestant . Ex-Mayor Wheaton also addressed the Council to explain the actions of the former Council in said matter . Thereupon, the Council discussed the matter at length and being fully advised in the premises , on motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman AlRxander , the Board unanimously resolved to corredt the report of the Commissioners and to in- crease the award to the Bank of America in the sum of $14325:00 , said sum to be in payment for the wall of the 014d Redlands National Bank .Building, which it was necessary to destroy in order to accomplish such street widening, and that as so corrected , the report of the Commissioners be confirmed , and that the City Clerk certify such corrected report to the City Engineer with instructions that the in- creased amount of the award be distributed over all of the property in the assess- ment district in the percentage that the increased amount of the ward bears to the award of the Commissioners. 8 BOARD OF HEALTH Councilman Krumm of the Health Committee presented the verbal request of Dr . Dole , S_eaxe_tary of the Roard_of Heulth., for an increase in salary of y 00.00_perII . month on account of the increased demands of the department , and tendering his ' _resignation as Secretary of the Board when a successor is secured . Referred to the Health Committee for investigation and recommendation. . PARKS Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Cromas of the Park Committee seconded by Councilman Alexander , the Engineer was authorized and directed to con- struct sidewalks at the bowl as per plans of the Committee , at an estimated cost "_o3$200 .00 . S ,g-e`i'� "PROSELLIS" TABLET I`4I3o Upon recommendation of the Mayor , it was ordered that a suitable tablet recognizing Mr and Mrs White as the donnrR of the Prosellis be placed at the structure , and the Clerk was directed to communicate with the architect , Mr . Powell , 1for his suggestion as to type of tablet , and the matter was left in the hands of the II Park Committee for plans and recommendations to this Board. The use of the "Prosellis" by the public was placed in the hands of the Park mmittee . There being three sets of keys , one set was ordered placed with Park superintendent Ferguson , one with the caretaker , H. W. Tebbutt , ant pne to be kept at the City Clerk' s Office , and no key to be delivered to any other , except upon written order of Councilman Cromas , in whose charge the use of the Prosellis is placed. le PARK SUPERINTENDENT Upon recommendation of the Park Committee , the title of W. T. Ferguson was changed from that of Park "Foreman" to Park "Superintendent" , without in any way affecting his duties or authority. COMMISSIONERS - HIGH AVENUE I The Clerk called to the Board ' s attention that payment for services of the I Commissioners in the proposed extension of High Avenue west , under Resolution of Intention No. 488 , had not been made or provided for when the proceedings were abandoned . Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander , the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants to J. H. Logie , R. A . Covington and A . T. Park, in the Pum of Ione no each , payable out of the General Fund. 1 TRACTORS OtLSTREETS Operation of tractors upon the streets of the City causing damage to the streets , was reported by Councilman Krumm and referred to the Police Committee . BUILDING INSPECTOR Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm, the department of building inspector was added to the list of departments under supervision of IICouncilman Alexander, 1 9 PLUNGE Councilman Krumm brought up the question of spenin2 date and management of the plume . After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Cromas ,_ seconded by Councilman Alexander that June 7th, 1930 , be fixed as the opening day this season, was adopted , and the question of employment of guards and instructor be in the hands of the Park Committee , with request that report and recommendations for employment be submitted to this Board; the same to apply to all departments of the City , so the entire Board may have knowledge of the activities of the several departments . Each Committee pledged co-operation in this respect . OCO SERVICE STATION Mr. J. F. Hegner, owner of property at the northwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Beacon Street addressed the Board urging the curtailment of permits for service stations in the City , stating he contemplated the installation of a station on his' property , which is in the business zone and suggesting the refusal of permits for stations just outside the said zone . The Mayor advised Mr. Hegner that the Council could make no _general order limiting the number of stations , but each application Would be considered upon its merits. PERMITS The application of nev . Black of the local Free Methodist Church, for permis- sion to erect a tent and hang a banner a nfras_the_street , at the northeast corner of West Colton Avenue and Columbia Street , was filed , and granted upon motion of ' Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler. "BUDDY POPPY" SALE A communication from F. M. McGlothlem , Chairman Poppy Committee , Veterans of •r- ' ,h Warsy_Sen Bernardino , California , requestin, 'emission for sale of .. . .ies the week of May 25-31 ,_ inclusive , enclosing a letter of endorsement of the enterprise ' by President Hoover , was presented a ordered filed. Upon motion , the Council a • .rove. the .ro_rJ permit for the sale in this city , to be under supervision and control of the local American Legion and Auxiliary . APPLICATIONS A communication from W. N. Jones , 817 Webster Street , Redlands , endorsing Horace Green for position of Police Chief, was presented and ordered filed . Application of Howard L. Titus , for position of Building Inspector in case a vacancy occurs , was presented and ordered filed. Application of Mel J. kushen,_ 907 E. Central Avenue , City, with endorsements attached , for position on the Police Force , was presented and ordered filed. Application of J. Y. Thorpe , Hawthorne , California , for position of Police Officer, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from H. G. Clement ,_ Superintendent of City Schools , in appreciation of the efficient work of Police Chief Thomas in co-operation with the School authorities , was presented and ordered filed. 10 APPOINTIVE OFFICERS The Mayor suggested that in justice to present incumbents , the Committees make recommendations as to the appointive officers in their respective departments II for consideration at the next regular meeting. No further business demanding attention , on motion , the meeting adjourned. Ma Y dr fit of ed ands California . I Y Pte Attest : , I ' __ -rk. -0-0-0- 1 Redlands, California . May 21st . 1930 ' Two o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean , Councilmen Fowler , Cromas Alexander and Krumm, to- gether with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer . 1 The minutes of the last adjourned regular meeting were read and approved . APPLICATIONS (Healtn Officer ) The following applications for position of City Health Officer , were presented II and ordered filed, pending further investigation and consideration by the Health Committee of the organization of a County Health Unit , co-operating with City Health Departments : R. W. DeCrow , Wheelersburg, Ohio J. D. Jungman, Bismarck, North Dakota M. A . Elstein, 815 Mound St . , Cincinnati3Ohio A. N. Crain, Gallup , New Mexico (Street Banner) Application of Angus C. Hull of the University of Redlands , for permission to han: a banner over Oran e Street in the business district advertising "Kampus Kapers" , play , May loth, 1930 , was presented and ordered filed, as the time had passed for the play. The , Mayor expressed himself as opposed to any banner across streets , the ( matter being considered at some length, resulting in a tentative understanding that ' the Council ' s policy would be to restrict thh practice to the minimum. II 1 (Policeman) Applications of Ed Tucker and Charles W. Mathwin , this City , for position on police force , were presented and ordered filed . REPORTS Report of the Accountant for the month of April , 1930 , was presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCES Ordinance No . 732, Amending Ordinance No . 726 . by permitting auto parking on West Vine Street between Cajon and Fourth Streets on Sundays and holidays , and be- tween the hours of 6 P. M. and 8 A . M. , was introduced by Councilman Alexander and laid over under the rules . RESOLUTIONS 0 r) The following Resolutions were continued : Nos : 481 , 484 , 497 , 498 , 500 and 502 . RESOLUPION No . 501 (Closing Walks and Drives in Hillside Cemetery) Proper published notice having been made , on motion duly seconded and carried , the Board adopted the following Resolution: That all walks and drives running easterly and westerly lying between "M" and "N" drives northerly of. Lots 593 and 599 , both inclusive , as shown on 111 "Map of Hillside Cemetery" recorded in Book 11 of Maps , page 1 , and north- erly of lot 1276 , Block M of "Revised Map of Hillside Cemetery" recorded in Book 20 of Maps , pages 35 and 36 ; also the drive lying between Lots 789 to 791 both inclusive and Lots 792 to 796 , both inclusive , and the drive lying between Lots 1208 to 1219 both inclusive and Lots 1221 to 1226 , both inclusive es shown on "Map of Hillside Cemetery" recorded in Book 11 of Maps , Page 1; also the easterly 102 feet of "C" shown on "Revised Map of Hillside Cemetery" recorded in Book 20 of Maps , pages 35 and 36. The Book of Maps and page references hereinbefore given refer to records of Maps in the office of the County Recorder , San Bernardino County, California . be and the same are hereby closed , vacated and abandoned, RE-ZONE (Beacon Street district south of Fern Avenue) petition No . 4038 of W. K. Stoddart , for re-zoning of the triangle parcel of land at Beacon_Street ,, Fern Avenue and Roosevelt Road , and Lots 1 to 13 , and 14 to 29, in stonaevelt Park Tract , continued from last meeting , was next considered. Mr . Stoddart was not present and no further word from him as to the proposal tendered to him by the City at last meeting to purchase the triangle parcel at approximately $7 ,655.00 , which he declined to consider at that time , a motion by Councilman Alexander , seconded by Councilman Fowler, that the petition be denied, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. WEST H3GHISND AVENUE The proposed improvement of West Highland Avenue continued from a previous meeting, was next considered. E. S. Pohl presented a protest signed by Jean E. Allan and Cora Wickersham, which was ordered filed . The matter was fully discussed by members of the Council and E. S. Pohl and J. F. Wheat , residents of the Street , after which a motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Cofncilman Alexander , that all protests be denied and ordered filed , was adopted by the unanimous vote if the Board , Councilman Krumm then moved that the Engineer prepare and submit plans for the improve- ment of said street , not including the sidewalks . Ttte motion received no second. After further discussion, a motion by Councilman Cromas , seconded by Councilman 12 Fowler , that the Engineer prepare and submit plans and specifications for the im- provement at:the first regular meeting in December, 1930 , was adopted by the unani- mous vote of the Board . EUREKA STREET Proposed improvement of Eureka Street from Fern Avenue to Home Place as requested in petition No . 4041 , was next considered and the Clerk presented a protest signed by jnna Pittman. et al , which was ordered filed. After due consideration, the Engineer was directed to prepare and submit plans at the next regular meeting, for the proposed improvement . ELIZABETH AND BLOCK STREETS The Engineer was directed to prepare and submit plans and specifications for the improvement of Elizabeth and Block Streets for consideration at the next regular meeting. EAST SAN BERNARDINO AVE Petition No . 4042. W. J. Morris , et al , for oiling of San Bernardino Avenue from Orange Street to Church Street , was continued at the request of the Street Committee . WEST STATE AND TEXAS ST.V,ETS Councilman Krumm suggested that plans be prepared for the improvement of West State and Texas Stx_eets. The Mayor and Engineer stated that an effort was being made to secure County aid in this and other proposed improvements affecting storm water drainage , etc . MASTER PLAN The Master Plan of that portion of the City lying between Cajon Street and Roosevelt Road , Olive Avenue and Ctesoent Avenue , having been certified to the Council by the Planning Commission for hearing by the said Council , and it appear- ing that notice of hearing has been given as required by law and such hearing coming on regularly at this time , J. S. Edwards, an owner of property within the area covered by the said Master Plan, addressed the Council in opposition to the streets as laid out over his property . After discussion the said Master Plan was referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration, and action, if deemed advisable , in view of the protest of J. S. Edwards . STORAGE VAULT FIXTURES The Clerk presented plans and estimate_ca t—o.Lfixt.ures for the new storage vault in the City Hall . The cost was estimated at $292.00 , and the Clerk was authorized to place the order for sale with Stockwell and Binney , of this City. NEW CITY HALL Councilman Krumm suggested for the Board ' s consideration, a plan for building a new City Hall as follows : Sell the present jail and fire department properties , which., with the lease rental from the Opera House property and about $5 ,000 . a year from general taxes , would construct and pay for an $80 ,000 structure on the present 1. 3 site . The Mayor and other members of the Council agreed that the suggestion was worthy of serious consideration. NEW EQUIPMENT The Engineer requested authority for purchase of a light truck and Ford auto with truck body for use of the Street Department . The request was endorsed by Councilman Fowler of the Street Committee . Councilman Krumm suggested that on account of the low state of City finances , the purchase be deferred until next year ' s 14 budget , and the matter was continued until the next regular meeting . O TELEPHONE RATE HEARING dAttorney Hartzell advised the Board that the hearing of the City and Home Telephone Rate case was set for June 18th , 1930 , in this City , which date is the date of a r_eular Council meeting. He was assured that the hearing could be held in the Cian.2Al Chamber , this Board adjourning to the auditorium. The Attorney was authorized to go to San Francisco al the City' s expense , if necessary , for securing data and information for use at the hearing. BUDGET The heads of the several departments were directed to present to this Board at its first June meeting , estimates for operation of their departments for the next fiscal year. APPOINTIVE OFFICES The Mayor called for Committee recommendations for appointive officers . salaried Councilman Fowler moved that all appointive officers be reappointed to serve at the pleasure of the Board , seconded by Councilman Alexander. Councilman Krumm requested that the Secretary of the Board of Health be excepted from the list , which was agreed to by Councilman Fowler and Councilman Alexander , and the motion of Councilman Fowler salaried that all appointive officers , except the Secretary of the Board. of Health, be reappointed , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Councilman Krumm of the Health Department recommended that the verbal resigna- tion of Dr . Dole as Secretary of the Board of Health , be accepted , and that Dr. H. G. Gentr be appointed to fill the vacancy at a salary of 050 .00 per month , which re- commendation was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention , on motion, the Board adjourned to meet in regular adjourned session at two o 'clock, P. M. , May_28th, 1930 . 111 Mayor , ity . f nedlands , Californnia. Attest : „i sa,____ City' eric. -0-0-0- 1 4 I 9 Redlands , California May 28th. 1930. Two o ' clock, P. M. An adjourned of the Council of the Cityof Redlands , held � regularmeeting City ' at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm, Cromas and Alexander, to- gether with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and apbroved, after the word "salaried" was inserted in the paragraph referring to appointive offi-cers . APPLICATION Banner over Street A representative of the University of Redlands , Student Body , made verbal re- 1 quest for permission to hang a banner over flrap e Street between State Street and Central Avenue , advertising the annual June Zanja Fiesta : The Mayor restated his opposition to such means of advertising, After due consideration, a motion by Council- man Alexander , seconded by Councilman Cromas, that the request be denied , was duly adopted , Councilman Krumm voting "no" . RE-SOLUTION NO._..4.81 (Orange Street Widening- West side ) This being the time heretofore set for continued hearing of protests against the_lommi2sioners ' report under Resolution of Intention No . 481 (widening Orange Street , West side ) Attorney Lawrence_ Livingetoneand. Mr_._Rich_,_r..epresenting the Pacific Leasehold Corporation, were present . Upon request of the council for the protestantsL Pacific Leasehold Corpora- tion, Harry Wright and Mr. Rich were sworn as witnesses, and testified concerning value of land and rental values of northwest corner of Orange and State Streets . Mr. Livingston addressed the Council , as did Dr. Lombard. The matter was then submitted to the Council , and upon motion of Councilman Alexander , seconded by Councilman Fowler , all protests against the Co imissioners ' report were overruled and denied . The matter of decision on Commissioners ' report was continued to the next regular meeting of the Gouncil. RESOLUTION`NO .. 497 -hASSESSMENT MAP 'West Colton Ave Imp. Orange to Texas Street ) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute , for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent ' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement on West Colton Avenue', Orange Street to Texas Street , as particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 497 , adopted November 20th, 1929 . The Mayor inquired if any interested persons were present and desired to be heard. W. T. Rogers was present and voiced the protest of several residents on the Street , as to the rough surface of the paving and the general manner in which the work was finished, particularly between Clay and Orange Streets . Mr. Gardner , the 1 contractor , was present and stated that the rough surface was caused by the wet 15 condition of the roadway at the time the work was done , and that he was willing to axgonte a surety hand in the sum of 65 ,000 to guarantee a satisfactory finish, provided the warrant was approved at this time . After due consideration , a motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexander that all protests be overruled and denied , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board , and a motion, duly seconded , that the Assessment as made by the Engineer , be approved and confirmed was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council , and the warrant ordered turned over to the contractor upon the execution of a bond in 0 7,0 the said sum of $5 .000 guaranteeing that the work would be reconditioned and finished in a satisfactorymanner , under supervision of the Engineer and Street Committee . ADVISORY WATER COP•MITTEE The question of re-appointment of the Advisory Water Committee , now con- sisting of Messrs . Geo . HumphreL, Isaac Ford and J. J . Prendergast , was next con- sidered in view of the statement of the City Attorney that the protest of Rhea Igo to certain water development by the Mill Creek Water Owners would soon demand con- sideration. The Engineer stated that ownership of Mill Creek Water consisted of the City, approximately one-third ; the Crafton Water Company , approximately one- half ; and numerous owners , the remainder . In view of the fact that the Crafton Water Company is the largest owner , it was suggested that Mr. Igo be requested to first take the matter up with that Company._ The re-appointment of the Committee was deferred for futuiiefaction. WEST LUGONIA AVENUE A communication from the County Surveyor , H. L. Way , giving estimate of cost for improvement of Lugonia Avenue from the west city limits west to Mountain View storm drain , and suggesting improvements inside the City , was presented and ordered filed . Supervisor Biggin was present and discussed the situation with the Council , recommending that the matter be referred to the County_ Surveyor and City Engineer for consideration and report to the County _Supervisors and City Council , which recom- mendation was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council . t4 RESOLUTION u(e �a 4� ( fla l i �jv ' ;�\,s\ Upon recommendation of the Mayor , the following Resolution was unanimously adopted _p , and the Clerk was authorized and directed to have same _prepared in arch- ment form for _presentation to Mr . and Mrs . White : "On behalf of the citizens of Redlands , the City Council wishes to express to you its great appreciation for your splendid gift to the City , of the beauti- ful Prosellis erected in Smiley Park and presented and dedicated on April 29th , 1930 . It is more than beautiful ; embodied in it is a "challenge" and "responsibility" which we feel sure the people will not fail to recognize and we are hopeful , nay more , we are confidant that it will "unlock the doors to a future , rich in the flowering of civic life" , as expressed so graciously in your presentation speech at itsdedication. The tablet "A thank offering for all who have made Redlands a good place to live" now adorning the building, might well be matched by one reading: "A thank offering by all the people to the donors who have done so much to make Redlands a better place in which to live': With this entirely inadequate expression of appreciation, we can simply say thank you and ex7ress the hope that your ideals and your full purpose in the gift of the Prosellis may be abundantly realized ." 16 VACATION Engineer Hinckley requested and was granted permission for leave of absence from the state for approximately six weeks from and after June 5th, 1930 . The Engineer stated his plans were to attend the graduation exercises of his son Horace , at Cornell University , Ithica , New York, and to visit some of the large engineering projects in the east . Councilman Krumm stated he was planning a three months' visit to Germany during the summer, but had not fully decided as to the date he would leave . PROSELLIS Councilman Crams was authorized and directed to secure the services of a ' caretaker for the Prosellis at a salary of $25.00 per month. WATER AND WATER RATES Councilman Krumm suggested a revision of the present water rates , fixing a minimum rate of $1 .50 per month for 1500 cu. ft , domestic use , and 50V per inch for irrigation. Referred to Engineer and Water Committee for consideration and report at the next regular meeting. Councilman Krumm, the City Attorney and Engineer and some members of the Council discussed the condition and operation of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Com- pany as applied to the City and its interest in the Company . Councilman Krumm requested data as to amount of water and cost o_f_same_, which the Engineer agreed to supply. EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS Councilman Krumm requested information as to whether the payrolls of the City were free from men not American citizens. The Engineer stated he had one Mexican citizen, a property owner here , on his payroll. After due consideration it was ordered that all City departments fully comply with the law , which , the City Attorney advises , prohibits the employment by the City , of any person not an American citizen. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from H. J. Powell , Architect for the Prosellis , suggesting certain things relating to a tablet to Mr. and Mrs . White , was presented and ordered filed. The Mayor appointed K. H. Field to confer with Mr . White relative to the matter. POWER SITE it communication from F. E. Bonner , Executive Secretary of the Federal Power Commission, giving notice of the application of the Southern Sierras Power Company for auttldja to surrender two Federal licenses for power development in Mill Creek Canyon, was presented and orderedfiled . GAS RATES A schedule of gas rates , effective in this City May 7th,sin , was presented and ordered filed . 17 ' ELIZABETH STREET A petition No . 4044, Roland B. Mayer, et al, requesting that no steps be taken at this time for the improvement of Elizabeth Street south of Crescent Avenue . was presented and ordered filed , pending plans and specifications of the Engineer for the proposed improvement . No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Mayor , d"ity f Redlands, California . (0 Una. Attest : It - erk. 2 -0-0-0- Redlands , California . ' June 4th. 1930. Two o ' clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm, Cremes , and Alexander , together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. The _minutes of the last adjourned regular meeting were read and approved . PROSELLIS _(VIhite Tablet) The Mayor named the following Committee on selection of a suitable tablet to Mr . & Mrs . C . G. White to be placed at the Prosellis : K. H. Field , Chairman , S. R. Hotchkiss , H. G. .Clement, Mrs . Rex B. Jones and Mrs . A . M. Sargent_.. COPMMUNICATIONS A communication from the California Real Estate Association, Los Angeles , relating to subscription for and advertising in their Real Estate Magazine ; and A communication from the Secretary of the Metropolitan Water District Advancement Association, Glendale , California , advising of a meeting to be held at Torrance , California , on June 10th , 1930 , at 7 o 'clock, P. M. , were presented and ordered filed . APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed : Alvin H. Foster , for employment ; H. Glenn Brown and Robert J. McCann for positions on the police force . RESIGNATIONS The Clerk presented the resignation of patrolman Leo Trainor , effective June 1 , 1930 . Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the resignation was accepted and ordered filed. 18 9 u REPORTS Reports of the Clerk . Treasurer , Fixe Department and Sanitary Inspector for May , 1930 , were presented and ordered filed . PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the proceedings of the Planning Commission meeting held June 2nd , 1930 , was presented: "Petition of Russell B. Morgan, to install a golf driving course on the north side of East Colton Avenue between the University grounds and Judson Street , granted , providing the driving is done from south to north , and that the flood lights used would not interfere with the traffic . Petition of Mrs. Jesse L. Weiner , northeast corner of Orange Street and Union Avenue , for permission to extend her porch to within 6 feet of Union Avenue , granted . Petition of Neil McMullin to remove alternate pepper trees on the east side of Monterey Street between Palm Avenue and Chestnut Avenue , granted , and also remove the gravilla at the southeast corner of Monterey and Palm. Petition of C .C. Reasoner to install a refreshment stand inside his minature golf course on East Colton Avenue just east of Division Street , granted , for his patrons , permit to terminate when golf is discontinued. Petition of University of Redlands , to remove the palm trees on East Colton Avenue in the University grounds for landscape gardening purposes , granted. A Map presented by Mr . Vollemy , for a safety-zone ' island' In the inter- section of _Church Street , Fern Avenue and Roosevelt Road , was discussed and heartily endorsed and the Commission recommends that said island be constructed in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer ." ' Upon motion duly seconded and carried , the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved and the report ordered placed on file . ORDINANCES Ordinance No . 732 , Amending Orrtinance No. 726 , relating to Auto Parking on Vine Street between Cajon and Fourth Streets , introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly and regularly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTIONS Upon motion , the following resolutions were continued ; Nos . 481 , 484 , 496 and 500 . RESOLUTION IIo . 502 (Church St . south of Citrus Avel The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute , and notice given, to hear objections against the improvement or the extent of the improvement of Church Street south of Citrus Avenue , particularly described ' in Resolution of Intention No . 602 , adopted May 7 , 1930 . The Mayor inquired if any one was present and desired to be heard in the above matter , and no one responding , the Board found that they had acquired juris- diction to proceed with the proceedings, whereupon Resolution Nd._502, Ordering the Work to be Done , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council . The diagram of the assessment district for the work proposed under said Resolution as prepared by the Engineer, was then duly approved by the Rnard. RESO_ D:ION No . 503 (Hubbard Street Closing. ) Upon suggestion of the City Attorney the reouest of Petition No . 4n52 for the closing of Hubbard Street , was referred to the Plannirg C_ommission..— 19 RESOLUTION No . 504 (Eureka St . improvement , Fern Avenue to Home Place ) On motion, the Board adopted a Resolution instructing the City Engineer to make and submit plans and specifications for the improvement of Eureka Street from Fern Avenue to Home Place , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No .' 504, to be hereafter adopted . Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and submitted plans and specifications for the work contemplated by_pro posed Resolution of Intention No . 504 , whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution : Resolved : That the plans , profile , detailed drawings and speci- ,P2 fications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improve:-- , ment contemplated under proposed Resolution of Intention No . 504 , Q be and the same are hereby approved and adopted. ' . On motion, the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No . 504 , which provides for the work and improvement , and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. LIBRARY Messrs . Field,_Lyon and Prendergast of the Board ' of Library Trustees addressed the Council in request for an appropriation of 19¢ on $100.00 assessed value for operation of the Library the next fimcal. year, and increase ofd on the $100 .00 . The Mayor assured them that due consideration would be given the matter at the time of fixing the Tax levy : MILL_ ^Ruv. PLA Y;R ninTh (Fourth of July picnic ) The question of the City s.ons._ ' . , is . . . in . . ' at the Mill Creek Playgrounds on the _4th of July was considered at some length, resulting in the City appropriating a sum not to exceed $25 .00 to supply coffee and cream for the occasion. DEPUTY ENGINEER AND STREET SUPERINTENDENT Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Street Committee , H. A . Westerbrook was appointed .a Deputy Engineer with full power to act during the aiisenne of Engineer Hinckley. SAFETY ISLAND (Fern - Beacon - Church) The Engineer presented a T.,fap for a safety zone island in the Street intersection at Fern Avenue , Beacon and Church Streets. The plan having been recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by this Council , the work was ordered done under supervision of the Engineer. THEATRE Councilman 'Krum presented the verbal request of the Fox-Redlands Theatre for a special permit as to the east (or alley ) exit -- heretofore a 10 foot exit meeting the requirements of the building code , now reduced to a five foot exit by the closing of the east half of same by the owner, Mrs . Dague . Mlle matter was considered at some length,;p ter which a motion by Counci mazl_Kzumm seconded by Councilman Alexander that a temporary permit be granted the Theatre , was duly adopted . 2O Ni COP,MUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION v The Mayor presented the verbal request of the Community Music Jssocation for an appropriation of $1 ,500 .00 toward expense of this seasont activities . Councilman Fowler suggested $1,000 .00 and Councilman Krumm pleaded for eoonomy in all lines . A suggestion by Councilman Fowler that the City contribute the same as last year ,_ $600 .00 ,. was approved and ordered placed in the budget . SANITATION Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm of the Health Committee ,_tje Clerk was directed to secure copies of Ordinances or regulations as the handling of fruits , meats , etc . , in other cities. FIRE HYDRANT Councilman Krumm suggested the need of a fire hydrant at the corner of Texas Street and San Bernardino Avenue . Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee . The question of the City Fire Department answering calls outside of the City was discussed and left in the hands of the Fire Committee for investigation and recommendations. TAX PAYMENTS The question of time and manner of payment of City taxe_s_was considered relative to the desirability of making the payments in two installments . A suggestion of Councilman Krumm that the plan in use the past few years be used the coming fiscal year , and after that the taxes become due the first Monday in September , be payable in two installments , and delinquent the first Monday in October and March, respect- ively , and notice to this effect be stamped upon the next tax bills , was approved by the Council . CITY PRINTING The Clerk was authorized and directed to publish notice calling for bids for the city printing for the year beginning duly let , 1.9.3.0_. TREASURER - TRANSFER The City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund , the sum of $12,000 to the Interest and Sinking Fund of Municipal Water Bonds , and $13 ,000 to the Interest and Sinking fund of Redlands City Water Bonds . 1926 , and charge same to the Water Department of the General Fund . _ANNUAL AUDIT The question of the annual Audit of the City Books was referred to the Mayor , Clerk and Auditing Committee . LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councilman Krumm requested and was granted a three months ' leave of absence from the State . He stated. that he planned to visit Florida and the eastern coast , and probably Germany. 21 BUDGET The General Fund budget was next considered . The Clerk presented an estimate of the receipts available for the fund ,$1964000 . and the heads of the several departments presented estimates of expenditures . The estimated expenditures exceeded the estimated receipts , and after some paring down, were brought within the limits of the estimated receipts . The Clerk was directed to prepare the budget accordingly and present same for final adoption at the next regular meeting. The recommendation of Councilman Cromas of the Park Committee for an increase in the salary of Park Superintendent Ferguson, was denied bythe vote : P g following CC CY.Z Favoring: Councilmen Cromas and Alexander Opposing: Councilmen Fowler and Krumm The Mayor voted kgainst the recommendation,stating that an increase in this instance would probably result in demands for increases all down the line . EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor called for an executive session of the Council and requested the retirement of all others. Councilman Cromas objected . The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander that the Council go into executive session immediately following adjourn- ment , was duly adopted . Councilman Cromas voting "no" . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No .further business demanding attention, on motion , the meeting adjourned. 0/, Mayor , City of Midlands , California . Attest : . 7 i /- 64 -rk. 1 -0-0-0- Redlands , California . June 18th, 1930. Two o ' clock, P. M. A ragular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Cromas and Alexander , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Assistant Engineer . Absent : City Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . 4 22 1 ORAL PETITIONS —(Health Board) Dr. C . G. Hilliard of the local Board f Health, addressed the Council in request for an increase in the salary of the Secretary of the Board , and recommended II that the salary be fixed at 0100.00 per month due to the increase in the work. He assured the Council that the Board of Health was quite sure it was taking the proper steps in keeping the plunges closed in an effort to minimize the danger of spreading infantile paralysis , and felt very certain that other cities in the valley were making a great mistake in not taking steps along the same lines. The Mayor expressed the appreciation of the Council for the work of the Board of Health and assured the Dr . that the matter of salary increase would receive due consideration at the time of final adoption of the budget . The Clerk presented the Notice of the Board of Health closing all pablic swimming pools in the City , which was ordered filed. STRUT LAMPS 1 Mr. Nash, of the Nash Electrical Company addressed the Board relating to 11 the contract for sunn1y R street lam, to the City for the next year . Referred to the lighting committee with power to act , the policy of the Council being to rotate the contract annually between the several local Electrical Companies. ROOT BEER STAND Brookside Ave The question of annoyance to residents by the use of a loud speaker radio at their place of business on Brookside Avenue was referred to the Police Committee II for investigation, report and recommendation. MILL CREEK PLAYGROUNDS Upon recommendation and motion of Councilma Cromas , Park Committee , the former action of the Council in appropriatingj25 .00 toward a 4th of July picnic , was rescinded and the proposed picnic plans abandoned. APPLICATIONS -. PERMITS II The application of Oral Norman , for permission to place a sign in the parking space on the south side of West Colton Avenue just east of First Street , was presented and after due consideration, a motion by Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the application be denied , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. The application of I";. K. Stoddart ,_ for permission to erect a "Drive-In" market and service station upon his property known as the "Triangle " at Beacon Street , Fern Avenue and Roosevelt Road, was presented by the Clerk . This property being in a zone prohibiting such use , the building inspector refused to grant the permit . A petition of Mr. Stoddart for a re-zoning of this district having been heretofore denied by the Planning Commission and this Council , a motion by Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman Cromas that the application be laid on the table , was adopted ' by the unanimous vote of the Board. I�i 23 'The application of Foster & Kleiser Company , for permission to erect a bill- board on the west side of Orange Street just south of 613 Orange Street , upon the property of J. W. Roach , was_granted, upon motion of Councilman Fowler , seconded by Councilman Krumm, Councilman Cromas voting No . REPORTS_ Reports of the Judge and Accountant for the month of May, 1930 , were presented and ordered filed. 14 PETITIONS 0 CO Petition No . 4045 , Maurice Clapp , et al , for closing the alley_ between Monterey Street and McKinley Drive in McKinley Heights Tract , was presented and referred to the Engineer ..and Street Committee for investigation and report . COPIMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed : Automobile Club of Southern California , relating to signs under Ordinance No . 732 ; The Tom Thumb Golf Course announcing the opening of their course sun extending an invitation to members of the Council to visit same . A citation from the Clerk of the Surrogate Court State of New York, to show cause why the account of the proceedings of Rmond Hornby, Executor of the Estate .f Alonzo ornby, deceased , should not be judicially settled, was presented and referred to the City Attorney. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued ; Nos . 484 , 498 , 500 and 504 : RESOLUTION NO. 481 (Orange Street , west side) Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm, consideration ' of the Commissioners report on the widening of Orange Stre t (west Gine ) under Resolution of Intention No . 481 , was deferred to June 24th, 1930 ,_jt 7 :30 o 'c1pa1L, P. M. RESOLUTION NO. 502 (Church Street- Bidsj This being the time set for the_Qpeninn of bids as advertised for the improve- ment of _portion of Church Street , under Resolution of Intention No . 502 , the follow- ing proposals were submitted , publicly opened and declared : H. H. Lienau Macadamizing , per sq. ft . 5" S13 0 .11 Sidewalk, per sq. ft . .15 Gutters , per sq. ft . .16 Dip driveways , per sq. ft . .16 Geo . Gardner Sidewalk, per sq. ft . .14 Gutter , per sq. ft , and concrete dip drives .15 IIMacadam per sq. ft . 5" .116 The bids being referred to the Assistant Engineer for checking, he reported that the bid of H. H. Lienau was reasonable and the lowest and recommended that the 24 ,award be made accordingly , whereupon the Board adopted resolution of Award No . 502 , which provides that the contract for said work goes to H. H. Lienau at the prices named in his bid . All other bids were rejected. PROSELLIS The purchase and installation of a suitable tablet and the parchment for Mr . and Mrs . C . G. White , was placed in the hands of the Mu„ or ,, with full power to act . CEMETERY The Clerk called attention of the Council to the action of a former Board in, setting aside of a certain plot in the Cemetery to the American Legion for "World War Veterans" , stating that the question had been raised as to the burial of a Civil or Spanish American War Veteran in the plot . Referred to the Cemetery Committee_ for consideration and report . • BUDGET The budget , department by department , for the coming fiscal year was next considered. Upon recommendation of the Board of Health and the Health Committee , the salary of the Secretary of the Board of Health , Dr. GentrL, was fixed at 100 .00 per month, Councilman Cromas voting No . Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Cromas , seconded by Councilman Alexander the salary of the Superin- tendent of Parks , W. T . Ferguson, was fixed at X175 .00 per month, Councilman Krumm voting No . The request of Councilman Cromas that the lighting bill for the Superintendent ' s residence in the park braid by the City_, was denied. The budget as approved by the Council for the year beginning July 1 , 1930 , follows : Estimated Resources - General Fund - $ 196 ,000 .00 Estimated Expenditures General Government 15 , 715 .00 Treasurer ' s Department 6 ,170 .00 Police Department 26 ,020 .00 Fire Department 22,500 .00 Building Inspector 2,600 .00 Conservation of Health 4,600 .00 Highways 84 ,000 .00 Charities and Corrections ' 700 .00 Parks 26 ,750 .00 Accounting and Audit 1 ,750 :00 Miscellaneous 5,195 .00 EAST LUOONTA 11TITTTAL WATER Councilman Krumm addressed the Board nuestioning the legality of the Citjs interest in and payments to the East Lugania Mutual Water Company , and made a , motion "that no further payments be made to the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company until the legality of the contract has been established , as in his estimation it is 1 25 not a le :al co tract , and tile entire proceedings are contrary to law and each and every Councilman who is familiar with the unlawful proceedings is liable to punishment under the law" . No second having been received to the motion, Councilman Krumm then Ove personal notice to the Mayor and members of the Council , that if the Mayor or any member of the Council sinned any warrants payable to the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company , that he , himself as a taxpayer , will start prosecution. CITY EMPLOYEES Councilman Krumm made a motion "that no employee of the City of Redlands r9 receiving full time pay, shall be enployesl in any other employment and receive cor- pensation therefor during the hours that he is employed by the City of Redlands; and any money so earned by succi outside employment must be accounted for and turned over to the City of Redlands. " No second to this motion was received , therefore Councilman Krumm issued a statement that he believed there is a State law .rohibitin: such employment . 111 MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Krumm entered his verbal protest to the use of the alley at the west end of the Continental Stores , Orange Street and Colton Avenue , for storage of boxes and crates ; he also suggested the tainting of a "school" sign across Colton Avenue at the Lincoln School before the fall opening of school . Referred to the Police Committee . Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm, the Clerk was directed to write the County Supervisors calling their attention to the dumping of rubbish along Orange Street , outside this City , north of the Santa Ana River bridge . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned to meet at 7 :30 o 'clock, P. M. , Tuesday, June 24th, 1930. �fTY, � .4' of Redlands California . y Alei ar Attest : Liar/tea it- emir k. -0-0-0- Redlands , California June 24th . 19:70 7 :3O o 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment , the City Council met in ac .journed regular meeting.. _Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm, Alexander and Cromas , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Assistant Engineer . Absent : Engineer Hinckley . 26 pa tl Reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with until the next 1 regular meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ' The Clerk presented the following report of the Planning Commission meeting held June 23rd, 1930 : "At a special meeting of the Planning Commission of this City , held June 23rd , 1930 , the matter of closing Hubbard Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue was presented and discussed and on motion duly made , seconded and carried , it was Resolved to recommend to the Council that such Street be not closed as same will be needed when the Master Plan of that portion of the City is considered . An oral recommendation of the Realty Board suggesting that the City Council take steps to condemn the Stoddart property near the High School , bounded by Fern Avenue , Roosevelt Road and Beacon Street , was presented and considered at great length . On motion duly seconded and carried , it was resolved to recom- mend to the City Council that it take steps , and institute court action if necessary, to condemn the said Stoddart pro )erty and acquire the same for the City for park purposes ." After due consideration, action upon the recommendation relating to the closing of JIalbard 9'treet was deferred until the next regular meeting, and action upon the recommendation relating to the Stoddart triangle at Beacon Street , Fern Avenue and ' Roosevelt Road , was postponed indefinitely . MILL CREEK OWNERS The Clerk presented a communication from Earl D. Finch, -.ttorney representing Rhea I&p, voicing the protest of Mr. Igo to the operation of a well by the Mill Creak Owners near his property in Mill Creek , claiming damages to his holdings . The Clerk was directed to acknowledge the receipt of the protest , and the Water Committee of this Board was directed to consult with the other owners of Mill Creek Water and report his findings to this Board . SEWER MAP Councilman Krumm requested that the Health Board and Sanitary Committee be each supplied with a Map showing the sewer lines in the City . The Assistant Engineer was directed to furnish same . PARK SUPERINTENDENT For the purpose of correcting an erroneous statement by Councilman Cromas made at the last meeting, that the City of Colton paid its Park Superintendent 000 .00 a month, Councilman Krumm stated that the City of Colton had no Park Superintendent the work being handled through other departments . RESOLUTION NO. 481 (Orange st Widening - west side ) This being the time to which the further hearing on the Commissioners' Report on the widening of Orange Street (west side ) under besolution of Intention No . 481 , was adjourned , the Mayor urged that the matter be disposed of at this time . Councilman Krum moved that the Commissioners ' Report be approved , Councilman Fowler uyseconded the motion. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to be heard , and A . Gregory , Dr . C . S. Lombard , 7. E. Howard and members of' the Council discussed the matter from various angles , after which , the question being called for , the Y r. 0 27 report of the Commissioners was confirmed and approved by the unanimous vote of the Council , and the City Clerk was directek to forward to the Street Su.- r "nte .e (Engineer) a certified copy of the report _assessment and plat accordingly . No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Mayor , ity of ..4edlands , California . O / c9 Attest ; -0-0-0- ' Redlands, California July End . 1930 . Two o 'clock, P. M. C- A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Cromas, Krumm and Alexander , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Assistant Engineer. Absent : Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular and adjourned regular meetings were read and approved. PETITIONS (Close Hubbar St ) In compliance with an order of this Council made at its meeting of June 24th, Petition No . 4032, for the closing of Hubbard Street , heretofore presented to this Board and referred to the Planning Commission, which Commission recommended that the Street be not closed , was considered. C . M. Brown, owner of property on both sides of said street , and 0. H. Morgan, representing the Western Fruit Growers , owners of property adjoining said Street , addressed the Board urging that the Street be closed , stating that it Was only a thirty foot Street and never used generally by the public , and that a former Council had expressed a. favorable attitude to the closing , provided a right-of-way for pipeline use was reserved to the City, ,a nd that a deed to the City for said right-of-way was in the hands of the Clerk. The Clerk verified the statements of M . Brown, and upon motion duly seconded and carried, the following Resolution of Intention was adopted. : RESOLUTION NO. 503 Upon request of Petition No . 4032 , and pursuant to recommendations of property owners along the street , the City Council of the City of Redlands adapted Resolution of Intention No . 503 , which provides for the closing of Hubbard Street 28 from Colton Avenue to Lueonia Avenue , and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. RESOLUTION NO . 485 (Orange St Widen - east side . ) The Clerk reported that sufficient funds for the „payment of damages awarded under Resolution of Intention No . 485 , were in the hands of the Treasurer , and upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly , payable out of said opening fund No . 485 , upon presentation of proper conveyance to the City of land so taken, all subject to approval of the City Attorney . RESOLUTION NO . 481 (Orange St Widen - west side . ) The City Attorney reported that he had been advised by the Attorney for the Leasehold Corporation, that steps would be taken at once to enjoin the City from DDllecting benefits as assessed by the Commissioners in this case , and recommended that especial counsel be employed to represent the City , he feeling his inexperience in the Federal Court might jeopardize the City' s interests. He stated he had consulted Judge Bledsoe of Los Angeles at the suggestion of the Mayor , and that a retaining fee of $1000 .00 and $100.00 per day for services would be the cost to secure Judge Bledsoe . The matter was discussed at some length, Councilman Krumm expressing imposition to expending money fighting the injunction, rather let them , have the restraining order and the City abandon the proceedings , then start new proceedings as soon as legal to do so . Quite a diversity of opinion was expressed by members of the Board , resulting in the introduction of an Ordinance requiring a_ set-back line in said block to conform with the other buildings . RESOLUTION NII. 498 (Open Sun Avenue , Tribune St to Post St )_ This being the time set for the hearing on the Commissioners report under the above Resolution for the opening of Sun Avenue from Tribune Street to Post Street , the Clerk reported that no written protests had been filed prior to the last day for filing same : No one being present verbally protesting the said opening , on motion , the following Resolution was unanimously adopted : t7HEREAS,_ the Commissioners appointed by this Board for the opening of Sun Avenue , Tribune Street to Post Street , have made report of their findings therein, and the same has been filed with this Board , and / JYSEREAI_,_no objections having been made to said report , NOW THEREFORE, BE it Resolved : That the re port of the said Commissioners be and the same is hereby approved and confirmed , and the City Clerk directed to forward to the Street Department (Engineer , a. certified copy of the said report , assessment and plat . RESOLUTION NO . 500 (Monterey St - McKinley Heights) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant 111 to statute , for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent 's Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement of Monterey Street , � I 29 as particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 500 , adopted February 19th , 1930 . The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing, whereupon the Mayor inquired if any in- terested persons were present and desired to be heard . No one responded and the Board , being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment , it was moved by Councilman Fowler that the Assessment be approved and confirmed , which motion was 714 seconded by Councilmgan Alexander , and upon roll call was carried by the unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 504 (Eureka St , Pave, Fern Ave to Home Place ) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place eet pursuant to statute , and notice given , to hear objections against the improvement or the ex- tent of the district for the improvement of Eureka Street , particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 504 , adopted June 4th , 1930 . The Clerk presented a protest to the work which had been filed with this Council heretofore , and the Mayor inquired if any interested persons were present and desired to be heard . Messrs . Everrett an' S - .olta_,_ favoring the work , and after due consideration, a motion by Councilman Fowler , seconded by Councilman Cromas that all protests be overruled and denied, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council . Whereupon the Board found that they had acquired jurisdiction to proceed with the proceedings , and Resolution No . 504 Ordering the Viork to be Dohe , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board . The diagram of the Assessment district for the work proposed under said Resolution as prepared by the Engineer , was then duly approved by the Council . On motion, Resolutions Nos. 484 and 502 were continued . APPLICATIONS The application of Winfield M. Robertson , 1175 Brookside Avenue , for position on the police force , was presented and ordered filed . (Billboards ) The application of /Foster & Kleiser Company for permission to erect billboards on the north and south lines of the Lindenberg property on the east side of Orange Street between the Deming Hotel and the Brightman Grocery , was presented and granted by the unanimous vote of the Board, and ordered filed . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed : Clerk of the Board of Supervisors relating to dumping of rubbish along Orange Street north of the Santa Ana river; Automobile Club of Southern California , relating to the Wallace & Tiernan battery flashers; R. W. Bixby , Inc . , Buffalo , N. Y. , relating to position of City Manager;. 30 { n League of California Municipalities relating to conduct of Council meetings . A report of the Fire Underwriters of a survey of this City was presented, and referred to the Fire Committee . 111 A communication addressed to the Mayor from H. J. Powell , Architect . for the ; Prosellis , relating to the tablet to Mr.and Mrs . White , and suggesting A . J. Bayer, IOrnamental Iron , Slauson Avenue , Los Angeles , be consulted as to price , etc . , was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to ,submit the blue print N, Ito said Bayer accordingly . A communication addressed to the Mayor from the Los Angeles' Rubber Stamp Company, desiring to submit a price on the bronze tablet to Mr . and Mrs . White ,_ donors of the Prosellis , was presented and ordered filed. 1 REPORTS Reperta of the Judge , Fire Department and Sanitary Inspector far June , , 1930 , were presented and ordered filed . The Mayor reported that G. E. Mullen had been awarded the contract for the (,annual audit according to specifications , at a per diem price of $13 .50 , not to exceed $300.00 . ORDINANCES The following Ordinances were introduced by the Ordinance Committee and laid over under the rules : No . 733 , Prohibiting parking of vehicles on the south side of East Central Avenue between Fifth Street and the alley immediately west . No . 734 , Establishing set back lines on Orange Street ; No . 735 . Fixing the Tax Rate and Levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1930731 . HEALTH BOARD - PT.UNGF, Dr . Gentry , Secretary of the Board of Health ,_ addressed the Council relating to health conditions in the City and the opening of the plunge . He stated that (,while no new cases of infantile paralysis had developed in the past week or so , he !thought it wise to continue the present restrictions for a while longer. He read a 'letter from the State Board of Health to the effect that the City had not obtained a I permit for operation of the plunge . The Clerk was directed to make application for permit , and ascertain, if possible , why same had not been heretofore isslLe�._ FOREST PROTECTION Forest Supervisor Elliott , addressed the Bocrd in request for an appropriation Ito match, dollar for dollar , government funds available for fire protection work in !this district . The matter was discussed at some length and the Superintendent was assured that definite action would be taken at the next meeting. PROSELLIS, ETC . 11 ' The question of employing an electrician to operate the switchboard at the Prosellis was discussed and referredto the Park Committee for report and recommendation,_ G � X31 Councilman Cromas presented the proposal of the Community Music Association to sell to the City , two park benches at a price of $20 .00 . The proposal was declined on the grounds that they were not suitable for general use at the prosellis ; the Board requested that Councilman Cromas consider and make report and recommenda- tion as to the needs for proper seating; and. a sum not to exceed $50 .00 was author- ized for the purchase of_plants and shrubs for use at the Prosellis . PUNCTURE WEEDS The question of fighting the puncture weed was left in the hands of the '9 ,a3 Street Committee with power to act . 4 FIRE DEPARTIMIT A sum not to exceed $50 .00 was authorized for expense of the Fire Chief in attending the Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs ' Convention at Oakland , California, in September. Upon recommendation of the Fire Committee the Attorney was directed to pr_epare an Ordinance nro$j.biting parking of vehicles on the south side of East Central Avenue betweeh Fifth Street and the alley west of Fifth Street . The question of changing the fire zones to comply with the 19 0 edit_i.on_o_f the Uniform $ui ding Code , was referred to the Fire Committee and $uilding Inspector for report and recommendation. BIDS CITY PRINTING This being the time , as advertised , for the opening of bids for the City _printing for the fiscal year beginning July 1 , 1930 ,. the folluwing proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared : Arthur Commercial Press § 663 .50 Citrograph Printing Company 659 .75 Davis . ill W. 652 .75 Gardner & Sedgwick 663 .00 for schedule as supplied by the City Clerk. The bid of T. 11. Davis being reasonable and the lowest , on motion, the said T. W. Davis was awarded the contract for the city printing for the fiscal year commending July 1 , 1930, All other bids were rejected. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. it O. , ,, ,, Mayor , Uity of xedlands , California . i Attest : / et • erk. -0-0-0- 5 32 I J Redlands , California . JIM, 16th, 1930 . Two o ' clock, P. M. I A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Alexander, Fowler and aromas , together with the Clerk and Engineer. Absent : Councilman Krumm and Attorney Hartzell . The minutes of the last regular meeting of the Board , were read and approved . RESOLUTION No . 481 (Orange Street Widening, west side ) The Mayor proceeded to give a resume of the proceedings and controversy relating to the proposed widening of Orange Street at the northwest corner of State i Street under Resolution of Intention No . 481 , which has been considered from time to time by this Board in an effort to reach a satisfactory conclusion with the Pacific IILeasehold Corporation, who refuse to accept the award of the Commissioners. The Mayor presented a communication from A . Gregory , owner of the property in controversy (and leased to the Pacific Leasehold Corporation) submitting the following propos - tion, which was ordered filed : 1 " I will accept 511 ,449 .78 in full settlement of the entire transaction and will start the first of August to wrecking the buildings on the property so that the widening proceed- 1 inns can be carried out . Also settlement of the claims of the various parties interested . I , herewith , attach slip covering the figures that we have worked out ." The proposal was discussed pro and con by members of the Council and Dr. Lombard , W. E. Howard , E. A . Moore , Christine Lindenberg , et al; after which a motion by 1 Coufcilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexander that the city accept Mr. Gregory' s ' proposal , with the -proviso that the Pacific Leasehold Corporation be entirely eliminated , from the transactionandall further consideration, was adopted by the unanimous vote IIof the four members present . Dr . Lombard and Miss Lindenberg and the Mayor and Councilmen exprassed great satisfaction at the solution of the controversy . The Cler lwas directed to advise Mr . Gregory of the action of the Board. PETITIONS Mats . Mary Barrett , 502 Eureka Street , addressed the Council and presented No.4046 a petition4signed by four other peoperty owners in the 500 block on Eureka Street , Reeuesting the paving of said block. Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee . APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed : Fred J. Litka , Rialto , California , for position of traffic officer; Claude Leach, Deming Hotel, this City , and W. H,. Wade , 1003 Ohin Street , this city , for powitions on the police I forcO . REPORTS The follvicing reports were presented and ordered filed : The Clerk . Treasurer and Accountant for the month of June . 1930 : X33 The Clerk for the quarter and year ending June 30 ,' 1930 , and the Library for the year ending June 30 ,_1930 ._ The Clerk was authorized and directed to publish the annual financial report . HEALTH BOARD The Clerk presented a report of the Secretary of the local Board of Health relating to conditions pertaining to infantile paralysis end to the opening of the municipal_ plunge , which was ordered filed. The matter was discussed at some length by members of the Council, the Park Superintendent and Drs . Moseley C and Gentry of the Health Board . The Health Board refused to Hermit the- opening of the .111n;.e to .ersons under 13 ears of a_e and the Park superintendent feeling ezt there was no great demand on the part of older persons , it was determined to await the removal of all restrictions by the Health Board . Councilman Cromas called attention to the practice of large numbers of local persons under 13 year of age going to other cities and plunges where no restrictions apply and where the danger of infection from the disease is greater probably , than would obtain at the local plunge , and urged that the Health Board endeavor to obtain the cooperation of other Health Boards in the local Board' s program. Dr . Moseley stated that he would take the matter up with the County ;'ealth Board . The Mayor• expressed the appreciation of the Council for the work of the Health Board and assured the doctors that the Council desired to cooperate with them in every way possible for the pro- tection of the health of the City . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed : From the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce requesting the Mayor and mem- bers of the Council to be guests of that City" on Monday , July 28th , 1930 . at eight o ' clock, P. M. , when Congressman Swing will, speak on the consummation of the Boulder Darnproject . From the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles requesting Mayor Lelean to be their guest at a luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel, Tuesday boon, July 29 , 1930 , in appreciation of the progress in Southern California , as revealed by the last census. From Mrs. elm. S. Caley , Yucaipa , offering for sale to the City a tract of 45 acres of land in Oak Glen Canyon for park and playground purposes ; From Ittorney Hartzell , now on a vacation, relating to the Ora • e St widen- ing (west side ) ; proposed set back. lines on Orange Street , and proposed Ordinance relating to parking on the south side of Last Central Avenue between Fifth Street and the alley immediately west : RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions , upon motion, were continued : Nos . 481 , 484 , 498 , 502 and 503 . 3 RESOLUTION NO. 504 - BIDS (Eureka St . between Fern and Home Place ) This being the time set for the opening of bids as advertised for the im- provement of portion of Eureka Street , under Resolution of Intention No . 504 , the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared : II H. H. Lienau Macadamizing , per sq. ft . 4" $0 .101 Driveways, per sq. ft . .16 Gutters , per sq. ft . .16 I A . P. McComas IGrading and Oiling o .146 Gutter , per sq. ft . 0 .26 The bids being referred to the Engineer for checking, he reported that the bid of H. H. Lienau was reasonable and the lowest , and recommended that the awazd_ be made accordingly, whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Award No . 504 , which provides that the contract for said work goes to H. H. Lienau at the prices named in his bid . All other bids were rejected . FIRE PROTECTION WORK The question of an appropriation toward fire protection work in this II district as requested by Forest Supervisor Elliott at the last regular meeting, was next considered , and a motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Cromas that a sum of $150 .00 be appropriated to match a like sum of Federal Funds , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present , and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant for said sum payable to U. S. Forestry Department , and ciarge same to the Water Department of the General Fund _ PIANO AT PROSELLIS Upon recommendation of Park Commissioner Crams . Mr . H. S. Holley was authorized and directed to keep the piano at the Prosellis in tune for a period of one year , at a total price of $20 .00 . REFRIGERATION PLANTS Councilman Alexander called attention of the Council to the need of an I Ordinance regulating the installation and use of refrigeration plants and ammonia tanks . Referred to the. City Attorney , Fire Chief and Councilman Alexander for investigation and recommendation . FIRE TRUCKS In the absence of Counciltan Krwnm, Counei man_A.lgxander called attert ion I of the Board to needed repairs on the solid tire fire truck , stating that funds for same was provided in the current year bu;get . Upon motion of Councilman Cromas the repairs were authorized by the unanimous vote of the four members present . CANYON CREST H3TEL The Building Inspector reported that the plans for the proposed hotel on the Heights called for plumbing not up to the standard requirements of the local building code . The matter was discussed at some length, resulting in the City II Clerk being directed to reouest the special plumbing commission consisting of Geo . S. Hinckley_,_NI. E. Armstrong , H. J. Fisher , Dorton Donald and Garret Huizing to 35 immediately give the local plumbing requirements consideration and to report their findings and recommendations to this Board. ORDINANCES Ordinance No . 733 , Prohibiting Parking on the south side of East Central Avenue from Fifth Street to the alley immediately west of Fifth StrPPt , introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Councilmen Fowler , Cromas , Alexander and Mayor Lelean Noes : None 0 Absent : Councilman Krum OZ ®rdinance No . 734 , Relating to set back lines on Orange Street , was . s _tue. • drdinance No . 735 , Fixing the Rate and Levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1930-31 ,_introduced at the last regular meeting , was duly adopted by the following vote ; - ' Ayes : Councilmen Fowler, Cromas , Alexander and Mayor Lelean Noes : None Absent : Councilman Krum DEEDS The Clerk was authorized and directed to have placed of record , the following deeds ; From C . M. Brown, et al, for right of way for pipeline , etc , in Hubbard Street , now being closed under Reso.lut_ion of Intention No . 503 . From Mary P. Smith , and Merchants National Realty Corporation, for portions of Block 10 , Redlands Town Plat , as per Street widening proceedings under Resolution of Intention No . 485 . BUILDING INSPECTOR Councilman Alexander of the =auditing Committee advised the Council of the lack of system in the handling of a ccounts and collection of fees in the Building Inspector ' s Department , stating that neither he nor special Auditor Mullen would ascertain from the records of the Inspector , the condition of the department . Inspector Armstrong was present and offered no explanation, except that being busy , he had probably been careless in the keeping of his records and negligent in the collection of fees, and that he was now endeavoring to get the data desired by Councilman Alexander. Upon recommendation of Councilman Alexander, unanimously approved by the Mayor and other members of the Council , the Inspector was directed to have his accounts and report , or resignation, in the hands of Councilman Alexander at or prior to the next regular meeting , pending which further action was deferred until said date , August 6th, 1930 . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention, on motion , the meeting adjourned. Mayor , vt ty of` Redands , California . Attest : /ate/' -1-'T ` rrk. 36 a 9 Redlands , California must 6th. 1930. Two o ' clock, P. M. I A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Alexander , Cromas and Fowler, together • with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. Absent : Councilman Krumm. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . ORAL F. M. Godshall , Commander of American Legion Post No': 106 , addressed. the Council and presented a Dopy of a Resolution adopted by the Legion, recommending that the City acquire a strip of land of approximately 200 feet in width extending south , from the amphitheatre ( bowl ) to Olive Avenue , thus making the Prosellis and bowl visible from a main thoroughfare . A motion by Councilman Cromas seconded by Council- ' man Fowler , that the Mayor name a committee of three to consider the matter , was adopted ; and the Mayor named Councilmen Cromas, Fowler and Alexander as such 1Committee . Attorney H. W. Allen, representing W. K. Stoddart , owner of the triangle parcel of land at Fern Avenue , Beacon Street and Roosevelt Road , addressed. the Board and filed a written request for a change in the zone classification of said property. A similar request having heretofore been denied by the Planning Commission and by the City Council on May 21 , 1930 _the present request was ordered filed. , there appearing no reason for reconsideration_of the former action. Attorney H. W. Allen, representing Henry Ruff, owner of property on Orange Street in the assessment district for the widening of said Street under Resolution of Intention No . 481,_pretested the inequality of the Assessments as fixed by the I Commissioners and confirmed by this BoarC , Mr. Allen was aware that the time for protesting was past , but desired the Council to oonsider same if the law permitted such r lure . The City Attorney advised that the time for protesting was past ar_d the Council had no further authority_in the matter , and that Mr . Ruff' s recourse was to the Courts. PETITIONS Petition No . 4047 , W. J. Morris , et al , for paving West Vine Street from Fourth Street to Eureka Street , was presented and referred to the Engineer for plane and specifications. Petition No . 4048 , Redlands Sanitary Laundry Com•>any , for paving alley be - tween Olive Avenue and Citrus Avenue , Thom Sixth Street east , the length of its ' pro?erty, was presented and referres to the En• ineer for .lana a . - • -cifications . I I Petition No . 4046 A , signed by Mrs . Mary B. Lowness et al , and a letter from G. H. Clerk, requesting the Board to not pave Eureka Street between Home Place and 1 ' 37 • cypress Avenue , as requested in Petition No . 4046 , was presented , :ranted =n. .r. e_ - . filed , those Tepuesting the paving representing 275 feet and opposing 425 feet . APPLICATIONS Application of I. Albert for permit to change a residence from a single to a du.lex on the north side of East Colton Avenue between Herald and Post Streets , in a • first residential zone , was presented and referred to the Planning Commission. The following applications were presented and ordered filed : d'+ Egbert De Heer , 615 Lawton Street , City , for position of gardener; J • Eugene K. Martin , San Bernardino , California , for position of Building Inspector ; J. Edwin Obert . M. D. , New Egypt , New Jersey , and V. H. Kelly,_L D. , Sanford , Maine , for position of City Health Officer. REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed : City Judge , Sanitary Inspeotor , Fire Department , for month of Jaly, and Health Department , Building Inspector and Fire Department for the year ending June 30th , 1930 . PLUNGE The Clerk presented the written announcement of the City Health Officer removing all restrictions relating to public swimming pools, which was ordered filed . The advisability of opening the city plunge this late in the season was left in the hands of the Park Committee with full Dower to act . RESOLUTIONS The following X(esolutions were continued : Nos . 481 , 484 , 498 , 502 and 504 . RESOLUTION NU. 503 Klose Hublbard StreetL Proper published notice having been made , on motion duly seconded and carrie. , the Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLVED: by the City Council of the City of hedlands , that that portion of Hubbard Street lying between Colton Avenue and Lugonia Avenue, in the City of Redlands , be and the same is hereby closed , vacated and abandoned ;_ IT IS PTIRTHER RESOLVED that it appears to the City Council 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 ex- penses for the same ; therefore , no commissioners are appointed to assess the benefits or damages for said work or to have supervision thereof. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Secretary of the Redlands Realty Boardsuggesting that artistic signs be placed at several Street intersections directing the way to the Amphitheatre ( bowl) , was presented and referred to the Park Committee . A communication from Chas. B. Davis Company , wishing to submit a proposal for public liability and prep_erty damage insurance on the City ' s automotive equipment , was presented and referred to attorney •Hartzell_._ 3S �'3 e- 4 3� PROSELLIS - (Tablet ) Slbt A . 3. Bayer Company, Ornamental Iron and Bronze , Los Angeles , submitted a blueprint of the proposed tablet to Lir. & Mrs. White in the gift of the Prosellis to II ' the City . The price quoted being $280 .00 delivered , with an additional charge of $'20 .00 for erection. Referred to the Park Committee and Engineer . Councilman Cromas of the Park Colmittee reported the purchase of shrubs and ' plants for use at the Prosellis ,_ and asked an extension of time as to the purchase pof chairs , which was granted. PARKS 1 4 4 The question of change and improvement of the roadway thru Library Park was 1 1 ' considered , and a motion by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Fowler that ' the Engineer be authorized and directed to confer with the Library Trustees and f ; proceed with the work, was duly adopted. f Upon recommendation of the Park Committee the purchase of a new power lawn 4 mower at a price of $$415.00 leas an allowance of $50 .00 for the old mower, was duly II horized , payment to be made after January 1st , 1931 . BUSINESS LICENSE James C . Lewis , local stock broker addressed the Board in a plea for a lower and more equitable business license rate on stock brokers , claiming that the rate was excessive when compared with other lines of business of similar proportions. Referred to the Ordinance Committee for report and recommendations. ORDINANCES Councilman Alexander presented a copy of the San Bernardino Plumbing Ordinance as a proposed ordinance for tnis City. Members of the Council and the special plumbing committee were urged by the Mayor to give careful consideration to its provisions as compared with our present plumbing Ordinance in order to arrive at a proper solutio& of the matter. I AUDITING AND FINANCE Councilman Alexander reported that the Building Inspector was making favorable progress in bringing his accounts down to date , reporting $284.35 fthr July , and recommended an extension of time to the next regular meetint for final r.r_.p_orty which was4ranted. Special Auditor Mullen submitted his report of the annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1930 . The Mayor suggested that members of the Council give due consideration tothe report and the Auditors recommendations. ENGINEER 1 The Engineer brought to the Board ' s attention the question of vacations for the day laborers of the City . After due consideration a motion by Councilman Fowler , seconded by Councilman Alexander that one week be allowed after one year ' s I service , and two weeks after two years service , was duly adppted . A suggestion by pCouncilman Cromas that the minimum wage be f.00Jper day after oaa year of service , failed of passage . 1 1 1 39 The Engineer was authorized and directed to call for bids for a new roof over II Water Reservoir (Ford ) No . 3 . The Park Committee was authorized and directed to .urchase 2000 . o • um. o ' : palms for growthin the City' s nursery. COIvIcIUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION The Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant to the Community Music Association in the sum ofJ300 .00 being one-half of the amount appropriated, 0 in the budget for this season' s concerts , suable out of the General Fund . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . d No further business demanding attention , on motion the meeting adjourned. 47 Mayr , ty o xedlands, California , Attest : , __ :` erk. —0-0-0-- Redlands , California . August 20th, 1930 . Two o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Alexander and Krumm , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. _Absent : Councilman Cromas. II The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . ORAL PETITIONS Mr. John= Svealey entered a verbal protest to the failure of the City in running water enough in the Mill Creek Zanja to keep the trees alive bordering the dd,tch, claiming he had been damaged by such failure On the part of the City : Engineer Hinckley stated that this was the first knowledge he had of the failure of sufficient water running in the ditch and that he would take care of the situation: Mr . Redfield , of Redfield , Van Every Company , Los Angeles , Bond Buyers , in- quired of the Board if any bonds were likely to issue under the Mattoon Ar the 15 year Bond Act , he would be glad to have an opportunity of submitting a proposal for same . He was advised that no improvements under said acts were contemplated at this time . II COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed : An unsigned communication suggesting a proposed extension of Orange Street 40 through the Park to the Bowl; From A . J. payer Company , Ornamental Iron and Bronze , Los Angeles , relating to type of letter to be used on the proposed tablet to Mr . and Mrs . White ; From Forest Supervisor Elliott , acknowledging receipt of City Wattant for 45O .00 for fire protection work in Mill Creek Canyon. From Durite Asphalt Company. Los Angeles , relating to type and price of Durite avin : A communication from F. M. Godshall, Commander , local American Legion Post No . 106 , relating to use of the cemetery plot set aside for use of war veterans , was presented and referred to the Engineer and Cemetery Committee . PETITIONS Petition No . 4049 , Southern Pacific Company , for permission to construct , operate and maintain two track? across Fourth Street as shown on attached blue print , ' to serve the Mutual Orange Association packing house , was presented , and after due consideration, the petition was granted by the unanimous vote of the four members present , the proposed work to be done under supervision of the City Engineer. Tree Petition No . 783 , H. C . Griswold , for removal of trees at 125 East Fern Avenue , Was presented and referred to the Planning Commission. APPLICATIONS The following applications for position on the police force , were presented and ordered filed : Fred May, 603 East State Street , and Wni. H. Cater , 808 Herald Street , this City. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos. 484, 498 and 502. RESOLUTION NO. 481 (Orange Street - west side ) Councilman Krumm, absent from the meeting of July 16th, 1930 , at which time a proposal from A : Gregory relating to this proceedings was accepted , entered his verbal protest to payment to Mr . Gregory of any sum above the amount awarded by the Commissioners . The Mayor explained that the other members of the Council felt that a very fair solution of the problem had been made by the acceptance of Mr . Gregory ' s proposal . RESOLUTION NO. 504 (Portion Eureka Street ) The City Attorney reported that the Attorney for Contractor Lienau had found an error in the time 6f publication calling for bids , and the Clerk was authorized and directed to re-advertise for bids for said work, and to use the short form commonly used by other cities . 1 41 RESOLUTION No . 505 (Imo. Block Street ; West Vine Street from Fourth to Eureka : and Alley Petween Citrus and Olive Avenues from Sixth St east ) On motion, the Board adopted a Resolution instructing the City Engineer to make and submit plans and specifications for the improvement of Block Street , West Vine Street endm Fourth to Eureka Streets ; and the Alley between Citrus and Olive Avenues from Sixth Street east , approximately 185 feet ; all as contemplated by proposed Reso- lution of Intention No . 505 . to be hereafter adopted . Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and submitted plane and speci- efications for the work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 505 , D whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution: RESOLVED, that the plans , profile , detailed drawing and specifica- tions prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improvement contemplated under proposed Resolution of Intention No . 505 , be and the same are hereby approved and adopted . On motion, the Board then duly adopted resolution of Intention No . 505 , which provides for the work and improvement , and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. INSURANCE The matter of City insurance was discussed by the City Attorney , Insurance Agent Dexter and members of the Council . A survey report was submitted by Dexter & Sawyer , and Councilmen Alexander and Krumm were appointed by the Mayor to give con- sideration to the survey report and make recommendations to this Board at its next meeting. Councilman Alexander was authorized to act in the matter of the insurance on the plunge . ORDINANCES The San Bernardino Plumbing Ordinance was discussed at some length, resulting in the Mayor suggesting that the special plumbing committee prepare and submit to this Board; a plumbing Ordinance which they would recommend for this City . BUILDING INSPECTOR Building Inspector Armstrong was granted a two-week' s vacation, Peter Burk to take care of the inspector ' s duties during such time . BILL BOARDS A representatte of Foster-Kleiser Company sought the attitude of the Board relating to a permit for a billboard on the northside of Colton Avenue near New York Street . He was requested to file an application for and a design of the proposed Board. MILL CREEK ZANJA Vernon Hunt , owner of property near Texas and West State Streets requested that steps be taken at once to improve that portion of the Mill Creek Zanja along his property, stating that he was -nxious to m: e -. a . . a 'e . i�tva.rehouse � Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee . PIPE Uioen request of the Engineer and upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by 42 Councilman Fowler, the Engineer was authorized and directed to purchase sufficient four inch Riveted Steel Pipe to take care of the present need of the water system -- approximately 2600 feet . CAJON STREET GTITTER The Engineer presented the verbal proposal of Lowry and Wheaton to pay one- half of the cost of covering the rema.ind.er_of the open gutter on the east side of Cajon Street in front of the City Hall . Upon motion, the proposal was accepted and the $lrgiheer authorized and directed to do the work and bill Lowry Wheaton for nne-hplf of the cost . REFRIGERATING PLANTS AND TANKS The adoption of an Ordinance regulating the installation and use of ammonia tanks and refrigerating plants in the City was again discussed and action deferred • for the securing of further information as to what is done in other cities. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business appearing before the Board, on motion, the meeting ad ounned. ' Mayor , Ci y of Redlands , California (4 Attest : ' i • ` 6r lerk. -0-0-0- Redlands , California . September 3rdi : 1930 , Two o 'clock , P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , ' held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Alexander , Krumm and Cromas ,together with Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. Absent : Councilman Fowler. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS John Happy_, 827 Tribune Street entered a protest to the operation of a , jgarage and repair shop by Mr. Horton at 823 Tribune Street. He claimed that the noise and odors constituted a nujssance , and requested the Council to take action to abate same . The Mayor referred the matter to Councilmen Krumm and Alexander of the Health and Police Committees , respectively , for investigation add report . A number of residents in the vicinity of Orange Street and Western Avenue ptotested a disturbance of their rest at night by nnis .Q resulting from the tent 43 meetings being held on Western Avenue between Orange and Alta Streets , and requested that the permit heretofore given for said meetingsrbe cancellers. Upon investigation it was found that permission was granted the Pentecostal congregation the first of April , for a six or eight weeks religious campaign. The Mayor referred the matter to Councilmen Krumm and Alexander for investigation, with full power to act , and to report their actions to this Board. The Mayor and Councilman Krumm reported verbal protests to the method being ..+i used in the repair and re-conditioning of the paving on a portion of West Colton Avenue . by Contractor Gardner , required under bond , at the time of acceptance of the Assessment Map for said paving under Resolution of Intention No . 497. Engineer Hinckley said he would see the cam&la n .parties and ascertain their viewpoint , as the work was being done according to established methods , and he felt sure it would be satisfactory when finished. The Mayor suggested that the blocking of the sidewalk by trucks and autos at filling stations and repair shops be given consideration by the Police and Street__ Departmentsin an effort to eliminate their source of inconvenience and danger to pedestrians. COM6MUNICATIONS A communication from the Redlands Oil Company, complaining of unfair treatment in the matter of purchases of tires for the City ' s autos , was presented and referred to the Engineer and Councilman Alexander. A communication from the El Dorado Fruit Company giving notice of protest to the making of a fill by the Street Department on Judson Street between San Bernardino and Pioneer Avenues , was presented and ordered filed , the Engineer stating that he had communicated with the El Dorado .Fruit Company relating to the matter. A communication from C . S. Chapman, owner of the Marigold farms , formerly owned by A . Gregory , and present holder by transfer of the contract for use of the City sewage , giving notice of intention to cancel and surrender said contract on September 2nd . 1931 , as permitted in said contract , was presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS Application of Wm. A . Meyer , California Hotel , hedlands , for a position on the police force , was presented and ordered filed. PLFYNT_vING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting on September 2nd , 1930 , was presented and ordered filed: "A meeting of the Planning Commission of this City was regularly called for 7 :30 o 'clock P. M. of September 2nd , 1930 . There being only four members present , no action could be taken on the petitions before the meeting. However , the four members present discussed the I. Albert petition informally, expressing their approval of the per- mit , the Commission having heretofore investigated the premises . Mr . Wyatt , owner of the property at 636 East Citrus Avenue was present and spoke in behalf of his petition to repair his store building. The Commission expressed a favorable opinion, but felt it was a matter for consideration by the Council. The two petitions above mentioned are enclosed herewith." 44 I Upon motion of Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman Cromas , the request of ;. Albert was_granted ; and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander , the request of Mr. Wyatt was granted , and ordered filed with the Planning Commission report . ORDINANCES The plumbing Ordinance was discussed at some length and the Mayor added Councilmen Krumm and Fowler to the special Committee of five heretofore appointed , and suggested that they hasten the preparation of an Ordinance for consideration of this Board and the Board of Health. Councilman Krumm suggested consideration be given an ordinance prohibiting the use of wood shingles or shakes for roofing in the city . Ordinance No . 736 , Relating to Fire Districts , and Ordinance No . 737 ,_Adopting the Uniform Building Code , 1930 Edition, were introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules . RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos. 481 , 484 , 498 , 502 and 505. RESOLUTION NO, 504 - BIDS (Eureka Street from Fern Avenue to_Home_Plaaae4. This being the time set for the opening of bids as advertised, for the im- provement of portion of Eureka Street ,_under Resolution of Intention No . 504 , the following proposal was submitted , publicly opened and declared : H. H. Lienau Macadamizing, per sq. ft . 4" 0 0 .101 Driveways , per sq. ft . .16 Gutters , per sq. ft . .16 The bid being referred to the Engineer for checking , he reported that the bid was reasonable , and recommended that the award be made accordingly , whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Award No . 504, which provides that the contract for said work goes to H. H. Lienau at. the prices named in his bid. _POLICEMAN Upon recommendation of Police Chief Thomas_ and Poli__ce_ Commissi.oner_Alexand.er, James Spaulding was appointed a_policeman at a salary of '$140..01 iper month_ effective as of July 3rd , 1930 . RADIO INTERFERENCE Enforcement of the Radio Interference Ordinance was discussed when Inspector Armstrong suggested the need of equipment for locating the source of interference . He was advised to consult with the local radio dealers and the Edison Company_ as to methods and equipment , and report his finding. to this Board. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm, of the Fire Committee suggested the purchase of an en:ine that will make the Heights section of the City at a fair rate of speed. Councilman Alexander stated that efforts were being made with good promise of success , to secure a State truck to be located here , which would relieve the City from the tl 4 45 additional purchase . Action on Councilman'Krumm' s suggestion was deferred pending definite outcome of the effort for a State truck. Upon motion the Fire Committee was authorized to purchase such quantityo3_2* inch fire hose as is needed by the Department., TREASURER - OFFICE EQUIPMENT Councilman Cromas brought to the attention of the Board the need of better office equipment for the City Treasurer in the proper protection of cash and records of the office. Councilman Krumm expressed himself favorable to first class equip- ment for preservation and protection of public records . The Mayor suggested that Q the Treasurer receive proposals for such equipment as is needed, and submit same to this Board for consideration and action. The matter was left in the hands of the Finance and Building Committees , withLpower to act . CONVENTIONS _SID CONFERENCES Upon motion duly seconded and carried , Police Chief Thomas was granted ' .ermission to atten. the ' ' . s - '• ' - . ' e ' ' • .ve . ' on • - _ Beach September 22nd to 24th, 1930 , and Building Inspector Armstrong was granted permission to attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference at Long Beach September 29th to October 4th , 1930, the City to pay expenses of each upon presentation of statement , not to exceed the sum of $50 .00 each. COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Upon motion, the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant in the sum of j300 .00 , payable to the Redlands Community Music. Association,_ for the balance in full of the City ' s appropriation for the 1930 season concerts , and charge same to the General Fund . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. de<4.-k•Hbfr) Mayor , ty` o edlands , California . Attest : s,,, ✓ ' ity erk -0-0-0- ` Redlands , California . September 17th, 1930 . Two o ' clock , P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm , Alexander and Cromas , together with the Clerk and Engineer . 46 Absent : Attorney Hartzell. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . ORAL Mrs. Huizing, proprietor of "Martha ' s Grill" on West State Street , made a verbal statement to the Council as to her attitude in the controversy between she and' Mr. Gregory relating to a hotel building at the northwest corner of State and Orange Streets . She assured the Council that she was not standing in the way of the pro- posed hotel as charged by Mr. Gregory and that she wished to publicly state to the Council that she was willing to co-operate in every way possible to bring about favorable action in the matter , even to the extent Of surrendering her present lease and vacating the property without cost to Mr . Gregory . The Mayor assured her of the Council 's appreciation of her attitude as expressed at this time , but that the City could not enter into the controversy between she and Mr. Gregory , except to the extent of wishing the hotel project might not fail. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from J. E. Elliott , Forest Supervisor , relating to the Municipal Camp Ground and lots adjoining, in upper Mill Creek Canyon, and calling attention to the failure df the City_ to make the required improvements , was pre- sented and referred to Councilmen Fowler and Crones , with the suggestion that they __o-operate with the Committee from the Chamber of Commerce , in an endeavor to obtain an extension of time for meeting the requirements of the Forestry Department . A communication from the Prizmalite Corporation of California , at Los Angeles , relating to street lighting, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Lighting Committee . A communication from the Secretary_of the League of California Municipalities advising of the date and of matters pertaining to the next annual meeting, October 6th to 11th , 1930 . at Long Beach , were presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Pacific Electric Railway Company , quoting a Notice from the Public Health Service , relating to "Cross Connections" , between water supplies used by inter-state carriers , was presented and ordered filed , the Engineer stating that this City had no such connections, and that he had so advised the Company. A communication from the Clerk of the County Planning Commission request- ing the Mayor . Engineer and members of the City Planning Commission to attend the next regular meeting of the County Commission to be held at San Bernardino , October ' 6th, 1930 , at two o ' clock , P. M. , was presented and referred to the City Planning Commission. A communication from the Secretary of the local Mexican Patriotic Society. advising of the celebration of Mexican Independence day at the House of Neighborly Service , September 16th, 1930 , was presented and ordered filed. 47 PETITIONS Petition No . 4050 , S. Sepulveda , et al , for the improvement of Third Street from Stuart Avenue to Colton Avenue , was presented and referred to the Fn3ineer and Street Committee . REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Recorder and Accountant for the month of August . 1930 , were presented and ordered filed. The Mayor and Councilmen Alexander and Krumm made verbal report as to 77h+ complaint made at a former meeting by Mr. Happy, 827 Tribune Street , to the operation C) of a garage and shop by Mr. Horton at 823 Tribune Street . and expressed confidence that the controversy was in a fair way of settlement . Reports of the Mayor and Councilmen Alexander and Krumm as to complaint of some of the residents in the vicinity of the tent meetings at Orange Street and Western Avenue , were presented and Rev . Opie ,, of the Penticostal Church,_in charge of the meetings expressed regret if any disturbance to the peace and quiet of the neighborhood had been caused, and stated that a permit had been taken out for a new Church building at said location which he hoped to have completed in six or eight weeks , and in the meantime he would hold services not exceeding_three evenings each week. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Cromas seconded by Council- man Krumm that the permit for holding services in the tent not exceeding three evenings each week,_ be extended for a period of two months from this date , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. FIRE AND SANITARY INSPECTOR James C . Scott , fire and Sanitary Inspector , filed a written report as to the property located at 1233-35 Alta Street , and recommended that the buildings be removed. The Clerk was directed to mail the owner of the property a copy of the report and redommendation. ORDINANCES Ordinances Nos . 736 and 737 . heretofore introduced , were continued for further consideration. Ordinance No . 738 , Prohibiting the use of wood shingles in building, was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules. The proposed plumbing Ordinance , and ordinance regulating the installation and use of ammonia tanks , were discussed and continued for further consideration at the next meeting. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos . 484 and 504 . RESOLUTION NO. 481 (Orange St . Widening - West side ) The Clerk presented a written report dated September 16th , 1930 , of two members of the Commission appointed to assess benefits and damages in above numbered Street proceedings . The' report was ordered filed . The Clerk reported that suf- 48 ficient money was now in the City Treasury in said fund for the payment for the land and improvements taken or damaued ; e¢hereupon , the Clerk was directed to notify the Commissioners that such funds were now available ,_subjeot to their orders. RESOLUTION NO. 498 ( Sun Avenue opening. ) The Clerk reported that sufficient money was now in the City Treasury in above numbered fund for the payment for the isnd_and_imprweme_nts taken_ox—damaged-;- whereupon, the Clerk was directed to notify tha.Commis.sioner_s that_ such funds were now available ,.'subject to their orders . RESOLUTION NO. 5U2 - ASSESSMENT MAP (Pave Church Street from Citrus Ave to ern Ave) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute , for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent ' s Assessment made to cover the cost and espansauLsif the work and improvement on Church Street , Citrus Avenue to Fern Avenue , as particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 502 , adopted May 7th, 1930 . The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing , whereupon the Mayor inquired if any interested persons were present_nd_de_sa.red to be heard . No one responded and the Board being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment , it was moved by Councilman Krumm that the Assessment Map be approved and confirmed_,_which motion was seconded by Councilman Fowler and upon roll call was carriedMr the unanimous vote of the Board . RESOLUTION NO. 505 llmp. Block Street ; t WesVine Street from r'ourth to Eureka Sts • and Alley between Citrus and Olive Jives from Sixth Street east )_ The Clerk notified the Board that this was the_ time and place set , pursuant ) to statute , and notice given, to hear objections against the improvement or the ex- tent of the district for the improvement of Block Street , West Vine Street from Fourth to Eureka Streets ; and Alley between Citrus Avenue and Olive Avenue from Sixth Street east , particularly described in Resolution of I4tention No . 505 , adopted , August 20th, 1930 . The Mayor inquired if any one was present that desired to be heard in the above matter, and no one responding, the Board found that they had acquired jurid- diction to proceed with the proceedings , whereupon Resolution No . 505 , Ordering the IWork to be Done , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board . The diagram of the Assessment Dist.riet for the work proposed under said' resolution as prepared by the Engineer , was then duly a_pnrnv_ed b the Board. INSURANCE_ The action of the Commit_tae_in awarding the Public Liability and Property_ amaze Ino ,_mance_nn_the city !s_ant.os_,t_o_the Union Autornoh' • --'- • - - ._ ` n e • e Los Angeles , J. Edwin Fischer, locsal agent , for the year endingSeeptember11, 1931 ,_ at a total premium of $617 .97 , and for Fire and Theft , to the Pacific Indemnity Com- 1 1 49 ?any, Los Angeles , Dexter and Sawyer , local agents , for same period , at a total premium of 0 55.J2_, was ratified by the unanimojsimte of the Roa.rd. _ I AUTO TIRES The Mayor reported that an order for approximatelyj500 .00 worth of auto tires for use by the several departments of the City had been placed with the Redlands oil Company and iL_L_._Thosnq_ue_at_at a discount price of five tens ,and the Engineer stated he wa_s_now endeavoring to Qsaure a rate of seven tens discount from the .1.4 Goodrich Com.any . The action of the Mayor and Engineer wasa_ptrr_ovgd_. C CD WATER - PARKS d Councilman Cromas of the Park Committee complained of the high_r_ate Q charged for water used in the parks, and requested that the parkQSe_pla.ue.d_on_the regular irrigation rates. The request was_granted, effective as of September 1_,_193O. STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS The iiprovement of Texas Street and West Lugonia Avenue was discussed at II some length. The Engineer reported that Supervisor Biggin had assured him of financial aid from the County in the proposed improvement . Upon motion by Councilman Fowler , seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Engineer was directed to prepare and submit__plans and epecifications_for the improvement of Texas Street from Colton Avenue to West Lugonia Avenue , with concrete Having, and West Lugonia Avenue from Texas Street west to the City limits with macadam paving. SEWAGE DISPOSAL The question of sewage disposal , arising from the proposed surrender of the present contract next September, was discussed at some length. Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee stated he was going north in a few days and planned looking over several plants in northern cities_,_a.nd would secure data as to expense of installation and operation of disposal plants . I MISCELLANEOUS The Engineer was authorized and directed to place a new roof over the checker players building at the rear of the City HaJl_,and_Charge_aamee to the Park Department . Councilman Krumm called the attention of the Board to the dumping of rubbish at Texas Street and the wash, and the bad_cnnditio.n_of_the—bridge_over the Zan a at incoln Street . Referred to the Engineer_,_Steeet_and_ anitary Committees . Councilman Krumm of the Fire Committee suggested that more space be reserve. from parking near fire plugs in the middle of the block. Referred to the Engineer , Street and Fire Committees . Councilman Krumm reported fine prospects_for securing the location of a State Fire Trnck_in t_ni.sCity. I Bi11e_and_s.alatie_sxese ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee , No further business demanding attention , on motin the meeting adour jnd. e Ilie SP /7 Mayor , ity of Redlands, California . Attest : _ .ity erk. -0- 50 • Redlands , California . October 1st , 1930 . Two o 'clock , P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Alexander , Cromas and Krumm, together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer . Absent : None . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . APPLICATIONS The application of W. H. Johnson, Agent , for a permit to erect a gasoline station at the southeast corner of East Citrus Avenue and Beacon Street , together with the written consent of a number of the residents in the neighborhood, heretofore ' presented to the Planning Commission and recommended by said Commission that the application be denies, , was called for consideration. Mr. Johnson addressed the Board , stating that he was representing the Standard Oil Company in the matter and that the Company proposed to erect one of their first class stations. Four members of the Council expressed a favorable attitude to the permit , but after due considera- tion, a motion by Councilman Cromas seconded by Councilman Alexander that the matter 'be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and recommenda- tion, and that the Planning Commission call a spal meeting for said purpose in order that this Board may take action on the application at its next regular meeting, and that Councilman Fowler represent this Board before said Commission, was duly adopted. COMEIUNICATIOFS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the State Department of Public Health; Stockton Chamber of Commerce ; and Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce , relating to the annual meeting of the League of California Munici .alities • From Association of City Planners , soliciting a $25 .00 annua]_memkership of the local planning Commission in the National Organization; and From the Southern California Swimming Association soliciting this City to join the Association at a membership fee of §5.00 per year ; From the Plumbing Inspectors Association of California giving notice of the 'convention to be he]d at Fresno on December 5 - 7 , 1930 ; From the City Clerk , Fresno_, California , requesting the co-operation of this City in opposing the daylight saving proposition to be voted on at the November election; From the. Mayor of Lynwood, _California , relating to the Metropolitan Water District ; and From the Metropolitan Water District Advancement Association, announcing a _me_eting of the Association to be held at Ontario , on October 2nd , 1930 . E H� 51 A communication from the California Sewage Works association advising of the program for the meeting at Long Beach, October 6th to 11th , 1930 , was presented and referred to Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee . FIRE DEPARTMENT A communication from the Chief of the local fire department calling attention of the Board to the lack of proper equipment such as ladders , nets , etc . , was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm of the Fire Committee stated that Ttl O proper equipment would cost approximately $6,000 .00 and that the Mack Truck Company , G4 buildtrs of such equipment would , in the near future ,_give a demonstration in this J cC City . Members of the Council endorsed the action of the Committee in looking into the matter of proper equipment for the preservation of life and property . DURITE ASPHALT PAVING The Durite Asphalt Paving Company of San Francisco presented a "General License Agreement for Durite Asphalt Pavement Iix_Uxes" which was ordered place on file . THIRD STREET Petition No . 4050 , of S. Sepulveda , et al , for the paving of Third Street , with Durite Asphalt Paving, presented to this Board on September 17th, 1930 . and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee , was supplemented by the signatures of Emil and Prosper Jure ,_and the Engineer was directed to prepare and submit plans and specifications at the next regular meeting for the proposed improvement . Petition No . 4051 of MIL A . C. Blodgett , et al , for the paving of Sixth Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue , with Durite Asphalt Paving , was presented and the Engineer was directed to prepare and submit plans and specifications for said work at the next regular meeting. Tree Petition No . 783, H. C . Griswold , for removal of trees at 125 East Fern ' Avenue , and Tree Petition No . 784 , Paul Lubinsky_, for removal of a. tree at 216 East Central Avenue , were granted as per recommendation of the Planning Commission. REPORTS Report of the Fire Department for the month of September . 1930 , was presented and ordered filed. Report of the Planning Commission of its meeting on September 29th , 1930 , was presented and ordered filed , and the report was approved as to removal of trees requested by Mr. Griswold and Mr. Lubinsky_;_ and the matter of erection of a gasoline station at the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Beacon Street was referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. DEEDS The Clerk presented deeds from Lura Hubbard and Isaac Albert for property taken in the opening of Sun Avenue from Tribune Street to Post Street under Resolution of Intention No . 498 . The deeds were accepted and ordered placed of record. 52 W ORDINANCES Ordinance No . 737 , Adopting the Unitorm_Building Qode ,fl930 Edition; intro- duced at the meeting of September 3rd, 1930 , was duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Councilmen Fowler, Cromas , Lelean, Alexander and Krumm. Noes : None . Ordinances Nos. 736 and 738 , were continued and more time was requested and granted for the preparation of a Plumbing Ordinance . .3lnS - GARDEN HOSE Proposals for garden hose for use ip the Park Department , were received from the following firms and referred to the Engineer and Park Committee with power to act and to report their award to this Board : A . Heim Hardware Bell-Grassle Hardware Company Redlands Oil Company 52' E. M. Cope Commercial Company 10103° BRONZE TABLET - PROSELLIS Upon motion duly adopted, the Clerk was authorized and directed to place an order with the A . J. Bayer Company of Los Angeles for a bronze tablet as per blue print design submitted to this Board, at a price of $280 .00 delivered. POLICEMAN 1 Upon recommendation of the Police Committee , Roy E. Owen was appointed a Lpoliceman, effective as of September 19th , 1930 , at a salary of $140 .00 per month. STREET DEPARTI!IENT Upon motion of Councilman Cromas seconded by Councilman Fowler, the purchase of a Ford auto for use in the Street Department was authorized. RES OLUT_IORS— The following Resolutions were continued : Nos . 484 and 504. R SOLUT ION NO_. 24 1 Ora _e Street Widenin_ - west side ) The Clerk presented a communication from R. £.Covington and Gordon Donald , two of the Commissioners in the widening of Orange Street (west side ) under Resolu- tion of Intention No . 481 , advising this Board of the tendering of the warrant for the amount of the award of the Commissioners for land taken and damages to the im- provement , and the refusal of the land owner to accept same and execute a conveyance to the City for said land. The Cumnitsaion_er_s.thru the City Attorney , were authorized and directed to institute the.necessa_rro_ceed.ings for the condemnation of said Rr_opert RESOLUTION NO. 505 (West Vine Street , etc.'; Bids) This being the time set for the opening of bids as advertised for the im- provement of portion of West Vine Street , Block Street and Alley between Citrus and Olive Avenues from Sixth Street east , under Resolution of Intention No . 605 , the following proposals were submitted, publicly_ opened and declared : 53 Geo . Gardner, Jr. Item 1. West Vine Street 4" Macadam , per sq. ft . $ 0 .116 Concrete gutters, per sq. ft . .164 6" Concrete driveways and dip gutters , per sq. ft . .164 Item 2. Block Street Grading and Oiling , per sq. ft . .049 6" Coherete Curb, per lin. ft . .50 Gutter and driveways and concrete dip gutters , per sq. ft: .16 Item 3. Alley 5" Concrete paving , per sq. ft . .169 H. H. Lienau Vine Street Macadamizing, per sq. ft . 4" .115 Gutter , concrete 6" .18 Concrete driveways 6" .18 Gutters , Concrete dip gutters .18 Block Street Grading and Oiling, per sq. ft . .05 Curb , per lineal foot , 6" .50 Concrete gutters , 5" , per sq. ft . .172 6" Concrete Dip Gutter crossings , per sq. ft . .18 Concrete driveways 5" , per sq. ft . .172 Alley 5" Concrete paving, per sq. ft . .1695 The bids being referred to the Engineer for checking_,, he reported that the bid of Geo. Gardner, Jr . was reasonable and the lowest for items 1 , 2 and 3 , and reeommend.ed that the award be made accordingly., whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Award No . 505 , which provides that the contract for said work goes to Geo . Gardner , Jr._, at_t_he prices named in his bid . TEXAS STREET AND WEST LUGONIA AVENUE The proposed improvement of Texas Street from Colton Avenue to West Lugonia Avenue , and West Lugonia Avenue from Texas Street west to the City limits „ was discussed by members of the Council and Messrs._ear_s and Gearhart , property owners on said Streets. The Clerk presented protests to the proposed improvements , signed by Mrs. Bertha Putnam, et al, as to. Texas Street and J. D. Langford, et al , as to West Lugonia Avenue . The protests representing a large majoty o_f_the property frontage , were ordered filed for future reference and the proposed improvements postponed. TEXAS STREET AND WEST STATE STREET The Engineer was directed to_p.r_e_pa.r_e_and submit_.pla.ns_for the—imnrovPment.s of Texas Street from Colton Avenue to West State Street , and West State Street from Texas_Str_eett_o_FJr_st_St.r et. SANITATION DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm called attention of the Board to a number of open toileta where sewer faoilities gze mailable ._ It was suggested that a survey and list be made of such cases and submitted to this 3oard in an effort to solve the problem by the Cooperation of the Street and Sanitary Departments . PARK CONCESSION The Clerk reported non-payment of lease rental by Mr . Feldman, holder of the Sylvan Park refreshment conoeacion_,—Referred to the Park Committee with power to act . 54. STORM WATER The question of storm water at Center Street and Walnut Avenue raised by F. W. Hammett , and reported by the City Clerk, was referred to thtngineer_and- Street Committee . I Mr. Bolling_called attention of the Board to the danger of damage from storm water on Third Street._ The Engineer stated that the matter would be considered ' in the plans for the improvement of Third Street . „.ORANGE STREET GUTTERS Councilman Krumm voiced the _prat_e_st of_ant_olsts as to the depth of gutters on . the west side of Orange Street between the Railroad and Pearl Avenue_. Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee . SALARY AND WAGE PAYMENT Councilman Krumm presented the request of the Fire Department for semi- monthly payment of salaries and wages and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly applicable to all Departments and employees ._ Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . I No further business demanding attention , on motion, the meeting adjourned. E.—Ea-_________cMayor , uitlands, alifornia . i Attest ; a , 1 Ci y erk. j -0-0-0- Redlands, California . acttober 15th. 1930 . Two o 'clock, P. M. I II A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California , held at the regular place of meeting. I Present : Mayor Lelean , Councilmen Fowler , Cromas , Alexander and Krumm, , together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . ORAL 11"T IT I ONS Harold Harris_, representing the local Business Hens ' Association, addressed 1 the Council in request for an Ordinance regulating the distribution of handbills or posters, and submitted a copy of such an Ordinance operating in South Gate . Calif- ornia . After due consideration, the Council directed the City Attorney to prepare such an Ordinance for introduction at this meeting. Mrs . E. J. Eytingp and Mrs. E. A . Moore , through Engineer Hinckley , tendered I to the City a small strip of land on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Cajon Street and Summit Avenue B, for additional street or park—purposes , being land . rr and acquired by connttributione8fla .number of public spirbetween the present north street line and the storm water ditdh/ Upon recommendation of the Street Committee , the tender was aecepted ,_and the Clerk was directed to con- vey to tj_pn tiles_, a vote of appreciat�.9 of th.i.e Council for the spirit expressed in theiproposal. C OMMUNI CATIONS A postcard notice calling attention of the Council to a meetin S be held at Lynwnod, October 18th , 1930 , to consider the Metropolitan Water question, d{ was presented and ordered filed. A copy of a Resolution adopted by the County Planning Commission October 4 6th, 1930 , r.e4nest;ingtthe City to appoint a Committee of one to meet with the County Commission on November 3rd, 1930 ,.. at San Bernardino , was presented and ordered filed , and the Mayor named Engineer Hinckley as Committeeman with Attorney Hartzell alternate . STREET OBSTRUCTION, etc ._ A communication from R. L. Gelston , 217 Orange Street , protesting the closing of the sidewalk by the construction of the new building at the northwest corner of Orange and State Streetw , was presented and referred to the Building Inspector with power to) get . A communication from A . W. Abbott , 1728 Clay Street , calling attention to a. bad place in Clay Street in front of his place where water accumulates to such depth as to interfere with travel ; and A communication from H. L. Everett giving notice of possible damage to his property from storm waters in the vicinity o_PHome—Plane,, Fourth and Eureka Streets , were presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee . STREET BABNER A request from the Yucabpa-Calimesa Chamber of Commerce for a permit to hang a banner .over the Street advertising the Yucaipa Apple Show, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler,, the request was granted under supervision of Engineer Hinckley. MILL CREEK LAND A communication from .K.. N. Bright , Mentone , California , making application for lea_se_o_f the_C.ity 's land in Mill Creek for grazing purposes,, was presented and ordered filed for future reference. .PROSELLIS A communication from Mrs . Clarence G. W; te, expressing appreciation for the Resolution of this Council in parchment form , Was presented and ordered filed. PETITIONS Petition No . 4052 , Emil Jure , et al, for paving of Third Street with 111 macadam instead of_a_spha1,t_,_was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee . Petition No . 405i , Walter Shearing_, et al , for the pa,vin- , of Sixth Street with ma_cadam instead of .asphait_, was presented and referred to the Engineer and 56 . y Street Committee . Petition No . 4054 , C . E. Tartt , et al , for paving a portion of the Alley in Block B. Sub. of Block 28 , Redlands Survey , was presented and the' -Engineer was directed to prepare and submit plans accordingly. _ ORDINANCES _ Proposed Ordinance No . 739 , Relating to Distribution of hand bills and posters , was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No . '738, Prohibiting use of wooden shingles, etc. , 'was ordered filed without passage , Councilman Krumm of the Ordinance Committee stating that the present Building Code provisions rendered 'such an Ordinance unnecessary. The question of an Ordinance properly regulating the installation and use of gas heaters was referred to the Orslin.a.nce Committee_and City Attorney. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler , duly adopted , the 6+lerk was directed to write the local Gas Company reuea ' ng that when the gas is turned._ aff o.n_any lin _ghat all consumers on said line be notified as to time of turning off and turning back on, as a protective measure against in ury to life and_pr�� t3L. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos . 481 , 484 , 504 and 505. RE.SQLULTIOTL N0._506 (Paving Portion Alley in Block B. Sub Block 28 , Redlands Survey) On motion, the Board adopted a Resolution instructing the City Engineer to make and submit plans_and specifications for the paving of a portion of the Alley in Block B. Suh of Block 28_,_Redlande_ Stuwey_,_a11 a_s_contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 506 , to be hereafter Adopted . Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and submitted plans and !specifications for the, workcontem_plated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 506 , !whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution: Resolved :_that the plans , profile , detailed drawing and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improvement contemplated under proposed Resolution of Inten- tion No . 506 , be and the same are hereby approved and adopted . On motion, the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No . 506 , which provides for the work and improvement , and ail matters and things as set forth in said Resolution . REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer _J_udge_f_or the month of September , 1930, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of tste Planning Gommiseion meeting held October 13th, 1930 , was presented._andordered filed.: ' "At a meeting of the City Planning Commission held October 13th, 1930 , the following recommendations were made :-- 57 The petition of W. H. Johnson, Agent , for a special permit for a major Oil company to install a service station at the southeast corner of East Citrus Avenue and Beacon Street , to-gether with a consent of several property owners in the district , referred back to this Commission for reconsideration, was discussed at some length. Upon motion, the recommendation for the denying of the petition was carried by a majority vote of the Commission, Mr. Lelean voting "no". The above mentioned petition and consent are enclosed herewith. At the suggestion of City Engineer Hinckley , the adoption of an Ordin- ance which prohibits the installation of signs which project further than 36 inches from any building in this city, over the street , was recommended ." The recommendations of the Commission were discussed at some length, after which_a motion by Councilman Fowler , seconded by Councilman Alexander that the recommendation of the Commission denying the application of W. H. Johnson, Agent , 2 for permission to erect a gas service station at the southeast corner of East Citrus fyenue and Beacon Street , be approved, was lost by the following vote : Ave : Councilmen Fowler and Alexander Noes : Councilmen Krumm, Cromas and Lelean. Action upon the Commission' s recommendation that an Ordinance be adopted aprohibitino si: s extendin_ more than 36 inches from the buildings, was deferred pending the ascertaining of the attitude of the Business tfens ' Association, to which body the question was referred. A motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Cromas that the applica- tion of W. H. Johnson, Agent , for permission to erect a gasoline service station at the southeast corner of East Citrus Avenue and Beacon Street be granted, subject to prior approval by this Council, of the plans_f samt, was adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Councilmen Cromas, Krumm and Mayor Lelean __Noes : Councilman Fowler —Not voting_: Councilman Alexander AUTO PURCHASES AUTHORIZED Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Park Department ,_under supervision of Councilman Cromas, was authorized to purchase a Ford auto or truck; and the action of Councilman Alexander of the Police Committee , in the exchange of the old Dodge auto for a new Dodge Sedan for use of the Police Department , at a cost of ?995 .00 ,_ less. $245 .00 for the old car, was ratified,___ FIRE DEPARTMENT • • Councilman Krumm of the Fire Committee was authorized to secure estimates as to° cost of wideni = the fire hal . ._• o_ r_s_a .• = ' : steel or wood beams in the walls under the second floor ; and to prepare and submit plans and specifications for a hook and ladder truck and equipment to meet the needs of the local department. MEMBERSHIP Upon recommendation of the Building Inspector, the City Clerk was authorized to make application for City membership in the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference ,at the sum of 50.00 per annum. 58 WATER PIPE The yngineer was authorized to purchase water pipe necessary for a new main on Third Street_,_ necessitated by the pro op sed pavin of said Street_._ PARKS �^1 Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, a new roof on the playhouse north of the driveway in- the Bark north of the City Hall , was authorized . RADIO INTERFERENCE__ ENCE_ Mrs . Roy Hunsley, 72 Eureka Street , addressed the Board relating to radio _interference and the Building Inspector was directed to ascertain the cost of proper ,quipment for locating the source of interference . MISCELLANEOUS The following matters were continued : Insurance , Plumbing; Feldman Park E I Concession; Mill Creek Camp], Garden Hose award ; and sewer connections . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No fruther business demanding attention , on motion , the meeting_ adiourned. ' Mayor , it o to lands, mellifornia . p Attest : /Ar' pp - erk. -0-0-0- Redlands , California . November 5th, 1930 . Two) o 'clock , P.M. A regularmeeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, held at the regular place of meeting. Present • Mayor Lelean , Councilmen Fowler , Krumm, Cromas and Alexander , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer . The tinutes_of the last regular meeting were read and approved . STREET IMPROVEPIET:TS Several parties present being interested in the proposed paving of Third and Sixth Streets , the type of having for same was discussed to some extent , result- ing in the calling of a public meeting of all parties interested in the matter , for MondaL, November 10th , 1930 , at 7 :30 o 'clock . P. M. , at the City Hall , and the Clerk.. was directed to give notice_accordingly HOLIDAY DECORATIONS - STREETS Harold Harris, representing the Business Men' s Association, addressed the tltlYy , Council in request for the co-operation of the Council in the Christmas decoration program. Upon motioh of Councilman Cromas seconded by Councilman Fowler , duly N � 59 adopted, the Council agreed to furnish two laborers and truck in the stringing of the lighting wire; pay the lighting bill and buy from the Association all deodors used in the street decoration not sold to individuals , at a price of $1.00 each. APPLICATIONS - PERMITS E. "J" . Underwood made verbal application for permission to install two • = 0 . 9 °two feet _(instead of four as req.udired by Ordinance ) underground in the outlying residence district for gravity feed to oil furnaces. Upon motion the C> request was granted, provided same is equipped with Detroit Lubricating Safety Control devices . The written &pplication of Maurice Clapp to erect an additional building_ on his property at 624 Monterey Street ,, and The written application of Wm. E. Richmond for permission to construct a porch to his building at 1144 Columbia Street , extending over the set back line , were granted, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. APPLICATION - POSITION The application of Bertha M. King, for position in the City Clerk ' s Office , was presented and ordered filed. PETITIONS Tree Petition No . 785 , H. L. Everett , for removal of an umbrella tree at 449 Eureka Street , and Tree Petition No . 786 , E. H. Boyd , for removal of a pepper tree at 1112 Sixth Street , were granted , upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Petition No . 4055 , Minnie Smallwood, et al , for removal of Auto Wreckin- Yard and sign near 531 Orange Street , was presented and referred to the City Attorney and Police Committee . Petition No . 4056 , S. V. Horton , for domeat_ie_wat_e _Rervir.e__at his residence in San Timoteo Canyon south of Smiley Heights ; and The verbal request of Mr. Brassfield for additional water service at his place north of East Pioneer Avenue,_ were presented and referred to the Engineer and Y: ter Committee . Petition No . 4057, L. E. Beardsley,,_et al , for a street light on San Jacinto Street between Walnut and Highland Avenues ; and Petition No . 4058 , Jacob J. Meyer, et al , for ornamental lights on Bellevue Road from Fern Avenue to Terracina Boulevard , were presented and referred to the Engineex_ana_Lighting. Committee . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were present_.e&_and_orthe.red file_d_: Mrs. E. A . Moore , relating to a parcel of ground__at Franklin Avenue and Garden Street ; Grand Rapids , Michi .n,_relating to unemployment ; University of Redlands , relating to Street Banners• Go League of California Municipalities , published report of last annual meeting; National Rivers and Harbors Congress Convention; Paul Vt. Ford, relating to Radio Interference , distribution of hand bills ,eto . i prORTS Report of the Clerk_, _Treasures , Recorder, Fire Department and Sanitary Inspector for the month of October , 1930, were presented and ordered filed . Report of the Barton Protective Association as of September 13, 1930 , was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMSSION The following report of the Planning Commission was presented and ordered filed : "At a meeting of the Planning Commission held November 3rd , 1930 , the following recommendations were made : Petition of H. L. Everett , remove umbrella tree in front of 449 Eureka I Street , and plant acacia tree at proper spacing : Granted . Petition of E. H. Boyd to remove a pepper tree in front of 1112 Sixth I Street : Granted , to take out little tree to the south and second tree to the north, under supervision of t gineer Hinckley . Petition of Win. E. Richmond, to build an addition to the residence at 1144 Columbia St. , extending beyond the set-back line , consisting of a front porch: Granted . Petition of Maurice Clapp to place another house on lot at 624 Monterey Street , to set back 29 feet from street : Granted." Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Cromas , the recommendations of the Planning Commission were duly approved. SET/AGE 'DISPOSAL The Clerk presented the written proposal of C . S . Chapman, present owner of I lands upon which the sewer water is now used , to sell to the City approximately 450 acres of land at 8800 .00 per acre . The proposal was ordered filed for_1u_tur_e reference and action. I RESOLUT I0 The following Resolutions were continued : Nos . 481 , 484 and 505 . RESOLUT:or NO. 504 - ASSES`ThENT MAP (Eureka Street - Fern Avenue to Home Place - Imp. ) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute , for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent ' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement on Eureka Street , Fern Avenue to Home Place , as particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 504 , adopted June 4th , 1930 . The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing • whereupon the Mayor inouired if any interested persons were present and desired to be heard. No one responded and the Board being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment , it was moved by I Councilman Krumm that the Assessment Map be approved and confirmed, which motion r I 61 was seconded by Councilman Fowler and upon roll call was tarried by the unanimous vot- ' of the Board . RESOLUTION No . 506 (Paving Portion Alley in Inock B , Sub. Rlk 28 , Redland a Survey_) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set , pursuant to statute , and notice given , to hear objections against the improvement or the ex- tent of the district for the improvement of portion of the Alley in Block B, Sub . of Block 28 , Redlands Survey , particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 506 . -. t adopted October 15th, 1930 . The Mayor inquired if any one was present that desired to be heard in the above matter, and no one responding, the Board found that they had acquired juris- diction to proceed with the proceedings. whereupon Resolution No . 506. Ordering the Work to be Done was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board . The diagram of the 4eqessment District for the work proposed under said Resolution as prepared by the Engineer, was then duly approved by the Board . ORDINANCES _ 6 k Ordinance No . 739 , Regulating the .distribution of adverts sing samples , handbills , etc . , introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the fol- lowing vote : Ayes : Councilmen Fowler, Cromas , Alexander , Nrumm and. Mayor Lelean . Noes : None . RADIO INTERFERENCE The Mayor named Councilman Fowler to act with the Building_Inspeetor in consulting with electricians and Radio dealers in an effort to devise ways and means for detecting and eliminating radio interference . HEALTH A ND POLICE ]JEPAR TNTS 111 The operation of the Health Dep_ar_tme.nt., cost of milk test_, etc . ; the policy of the Police_de_p_art_m_ent. in accident and emergency oases outside the City , were discussed and referred to the Sanitary and Police C.ommitte_e.s_fo_r__investigation and recommendation . STREET AWNINGS END RUBBISH Complaints as to some street awnings being less than the required height above the sidewalks_, and the dumpin_of rubbish and tree trimmings in the streets , all in violation of the City ordinances , were referred to the Police Committee . SANTA ANA DIVEESION WIER Announcement of November 21st, 1930 , as the date for the dedication of the Water diversion weir at the mouth of the Santa Ana Canyon, was made by the Mayor , and reservations for six for occasion of the lunrh ware auth.ori7ed .. ' RESLG IATIOL. The Clerk presented the written resignation of the following members of the Planning Commission: G2 E. A . Moore , President L. W. Butterfield H. S. Williamson I Isaac Ford G. Stillman Dexter Councilman Krumm moved the acceptance of the resignation , whidh ,received no second . The matter was discussed at some length , after which a motion by Councilman 1Alexander seconded by Councilman Fowler, that the resignation be referred back to the Commission with a request that they reconsider their action, withdraw their resignation and continue in' the service , was duly adopted by the `following vote : Ayes : Councilman Fowler, Croma s, Alexander Noes : Councilman Krumm Not voting : Mayor Lelean MISCELLANEOUS Proposed Ordinances relating to refrigeration plants , fire districts, con- tractors licenses , etc. , were discussed and left in the hands of the City Attorney and Ordinance Committee for further investigation and recommendation. ll Proposed repairs at the fire hall and purchase of fire equipment was deferred upon suggestion of the Fire Committee. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention on motion, the meeting adjourned . ilsaflL Mayor , i y of xedlands , California . 'Attest ; ,�. , u 41m femIrlik . °0-0-0-0- 1 I Redlands , California. November 10th,_1930s 7 :30 o 'cloc$, P. M. PLau nt to adteurnment on November 5th, 1930 , the City Council met in d�ourned regular sessi n November 10th, 1930 , at 7 :30 o 'clock, P. M. , with all members present , together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. The Mayor stated the object of the meetigg was tar..,_with the .ropers owners , questions pertaining to the paving of Third Street and Sixth Street , and anyother_atters properly—coming b.e-for-e—the_Board_,_ SIXTH STRE17T Thesuestion of paving Sixth Street was called , and _a.fter due consideration I II and discussion joined in by property owners and members of the Council , a call by the Mayor for. a vote of the property owners favoring and opposing the improvement at 9 11 63 this time , resulted in thirty favoring and ten oppos rg. A vote was then taken as to the type of pavingto be used and thirty—one favored maea_dKm and four asphalt . Several of the property owners suggested that sidewalks be included in the improve- ment , but this meeting being primarily far consideration of the paving_question_,_ the Mayor suggested that those favoring the sidewalks present a petitionto that effect at the next meeting of tnis_Co_uneil_. THIRD STREET rti Third Street paving was next considered , resulting in. a large majority of Q front footage favoringthe improvement at this time , and the use of macadam type ._ � g_ PyP_ Q The Mayor thanked the property owners of both Streets for their interest in the matter and for their favorahle_e.otio.n.,_and Councilman Cromas complimented_ them very highly and expressed a hope that southside residents would follow suit ; Councilman Krumm approved the sentiment thus expressed . PETITIONS The Clerk presented Petition No . 4059 , A . T. & S. F. Railway Company_,. for permission to construct and maintain a single spur track_aeroa s Sixth and Seventh Streets as per blue print attached.,. to serve the Western Fruit Gr_ower_s, Inc. , new packing house at the northeast, corner of Sixth Street and the Santa Fe Railroad. After due consideration , and upon recommendation of the City Engineer ,,. the Petition was granted by the unanimous vote of the Council._ SUNSET DRIVE_ The City Engineer .,presented a Map of the propoteA_l oation_and width of Sunset Drive, as recommended by the City Planning Commission. Upon motion the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and a copy of same ordered_ filed . POLICE AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S Councilman Krumm again called the Board ' s attention to gosts_inourred by the City in emergency calls outside the City answered` by the local Police De;Dartment . Councilman Alexander entered a protest to the attitude of the County Supervisors in the matter. After considerable discussion the City Attorney and Councilman Krumm were authorized and directed to present to the County Supervx_s_or_sthe Clams of the City for re-imbursement for moneys paid out in care and treatment of emergency oases outside the City, handled by the Police or Health DeJ_a.r_tment_s,_a.nd the Clerk was directed to sup,ply the necessary data and_inf_ormation for same._ No further business appearing before the Council , upon_mption,_the meetin_ adjourned. :17ME:yo Ci o Ttedlands Y Y , California . Attext : iefrjrCrt City Clerk. -0-0-0- 64 + Redlands , California . November 19th, 1930 . Two o 'clock , P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting. Present ' Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Cromas and Alexander, together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. The minute? of the last regular and adjourned regular meetings , were read and approved . ORAL PETITIONS J. S. Edwards addressed the Council , suggesting that an invitation be ex- tended to Carl Thompson, of Chicago , now on this coast , to address the City Council and citizens , on Public Ownership . Mr. Edwards stated he had the pleasure of hearing Mr . Thompson on this subject and was delighted with the address . Mr. Barry Dibble endorsed the remarks of Mr . Edwards and urged that Mr. Thompson be secured. Councilman Fowler expressed the opinion that the invitation should be extended by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Cromas thought it should be a point proposition o_f the Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Krumm moved that the Council extend the invitation and that J. S. Edwards be Chairman of a Committee to be chosen by himself to have full charge of the affair. The motion was seoonded by Councilman Alexander and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board . COMMUNICATIONS The following communieati9 s were presented and ordered filed : The deagrave and American La-Frsnee Corporations, relating to fire equipment . Alexander Potter, C. E. , New York, relating to sewage disposal plant ; Owners of the "Star of Scotland" , fishing vessel off Ocean Park Pier , advising of reduced trip rates to City employees ; The Metropolitah Water District Advancement Association, advising of a meeting to be held November 25th , 1930 , at Long Beach; Long Beach Chamber of Commerce extending an invitation to attend the annual Long Beach Christmas Pageant ,_ December 5th, 1930 . VETERANS WELFARE BOARD The Veterans Welfare Board of the State of California , filed written request , 1930 City Petition No . 4063,_ for exemption from/taxes upon Lot 12 , Post Addition No . 1 , in this City, deed for which was recorded on May 19th, 1930 . Upon motion unanimously adopted , the request was granted, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to make the necessary credits to the City Tax Collector. 111 APPLICATION - PERMIT The application of A. Gregory for permission to install a 2500 gallon storage tank for_fuel oil_in_the_alley between State Street and Central Avenue just west of 65 Orange Street , was presented and granted , upon recommendation of the Fire Committee . PETITIONS Petition No . 4060, C . A . Snow, et al ,for sidewalks on Sixth Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia .Avenue , was presented and after same discussion, joined in by Messrs. Blodgett and Shearing , property owners in the district , was referred back , to the petitioners for additional signatures, and proposed improvement of said Street was continued until next meeting. Petition No . 4061 , I . P. Hagar et al ,_for changing the name of Texas Street 0 c to North Buena Vista Street ,_ was presented and referred to the_Planning_..C.ommi °Rion-. Petition No . 4062 ,_Redlands School Board , for two ornamental l hts on the Q High School Grounds , was presented and granted,_ the Sbhool Board to bear the ex- penee of installakion_and the City to pay for the lighting. Action upon Petitions Nos . 4055, 4056 , 4057 and 4058 was deferred for Committee reports . INSTgtM CE An estimate on Fire Insurance rates for City property_, submitted by the Public Fire—Insurance_Com-pan-y-of Newark, New Jersey, was presented by the Clerk, and referred to the_Insurance_C.ommitt.e.e. - RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos . 481 , 484 and 504. _RE$OLUT IOPL2d0. 505 - A SSESSMENT MAT (West Vine Street , Block Street , and Alley)_ The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute , for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent ' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement of Block Street;West Vine Street from Fourth to Eureka Streets.; and Alley between Citrus and Olive Avenues from Sixth Street east , as particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 505, adopted August 20th, 1930 . The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing, whereupon the Mayor inquired if any interested ;persons were present and d_e_s.ir_ed t_o_e he_a.r_d_.. No one responded and the Board being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment , it was moved by Councilman Krumm that the Assessment Map be approved and confirmed ,_ which motion was seconded by Councilman Fowler and upon roll call was carried by the unanimous vote of the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 506 - BIDS (East portion Alley in Block B, Sub. Blk 28 , Red. Survey This being the time set for the opening of bids as advertised for the im- provement of the east portion of the Alley in Block B, Sub . of Block 28 , Redlands Survey , under Resolution of Intention No . 506 , the following proposal was submitted , publicly opened and declared : Geo . Gardner, Jr. Paving _,per square ft . 5" Concrete _00.169 66 ; The bid being referred to the Engineer for checking, he reported that said bid. was reasonable , and recommended that the award be made accordingly, whereupon the 'Board adopted Resolution of Award No . 506, which provides that the contract for said I work goes to Geo. Gardner, Jr . , at the price named in his bid. RE.SOLUTIOILNO. 509 (Third St . Paving from Vl. Stuart Ave to W. Colton Ave ) On motion, the Board adopted a Resolution instructing the City Engineer to make and submit _plans and specifications for the paving of Third Street from West Stuart Avenue to West Colton Avenue , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Inten- tion No . 507 , to be hereafter adopted. Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and submitted plans and speci- fications for the work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 507 , 'whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution: Resolved:That the plans , profile , detailed drawing and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improvement contemplated under proposed Resolution of Inten- I tion No . 507 , be and the same are hereby approved and adopted . On motion, the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No. 507 , which provides for the work and improvement, and all matters and things as set forth in said Reso lut ion . PLANNING COMMISSION The Clerk presented a communication signed by E. A. Moores, IL. 5._7_i.11iamson_ and Isaac Ford ,_withdrawing their resignation as members of the Planning Commission, submitted to this Board November 5th, 1930 . Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, the action of the three members in withdrawing their resigna- tions and continuing in the service , was accepted and ordered filed. The Clerk N presented a communication signed by L. VI. Butterfield and G. Stillman Dexter , stating ( they deemed it best that their resignations as members of the Planning Commission stand . Upon motion of Councilman Krum seconded by Councilman Alexander the I resignations of Messrs . Butterfield and Dexter as members of the Planning Commission was accepted , and the Mayor requested the members of the Council to gile due con- sideration to the filling of the vacancies at the next meeting. UNIVERSITY STREET Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Engineer was directed to prepare and submit plans and specifications for thepaving of North and South University Streets from East Cypress Avenue to East Colton Avenue . SANITARY LAUNDRY Attorney Hartzell extended an invitation to members of the Council to attend the public opening and inspection of the new Santry Laundry plant this P. M. at eight o 'clock. EMPLOYMENT II The question of employment of aliens and non-re si dent_.abox an Street work was again bonsidered , Engineer Hinckley expressing himself as favoring employment 67 of American citizens and property owners , and members of the Council endorsed the plan and suggested that contractors doing street work be urged to folloame. CITY LAND The rental of a small parcel of land near the Southern Pacific Railroad, west of Texas Street was authorized at $1.00 per year the Engineer to submit the lease to this Bo_a.rdlor acprova.l . ORDINANCES Proposed regulation of Refrigeration plants, etc. , was discussed and the c9 Fire Chief and Build_i_ng_Insie_otor_were authorized to attend a meeting of the Pacific CO Coast Building Officials Conference at Long Beach for consideration of such an Ordinance . PARK CONCESSION Upon recommendation of Councilman Cromas, duly approved by vote of the Council , the bill against Mr . Feldman for Sylvan _Park_Concession rental of $200 .00 ,_for the past season was cancelled due to the closing of the plunge ; and the charge of 35.00 per month to the Bowling Club was suspended to April let, 1931 , due to extra expense in building the_C1ub House . HOSE AWARD The Engineer reported that the contract for furnishing a_ proximately-2000 feet of garden hose for use in the Parke had been awarded to the Cone Commercial Company for Boston Woven hose at 130 per foot_._ The award was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Council. MISCELLANEOUS The use of the opera house chairs (stored in the City Hall) by the Community Players ,_ and the _payment of bills for_mo_r_ing thep..iano_us_e.d bythe_C.ommuhit.y—Mus1_c_ Association , was referred to Councilman Cromas with power to act . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention , on motion , the meeting adjourned . . . 1_• Mayor, i y o 'edlands , a i Attest : rk. -0-0-0- Redlands , California . December 3rd . 1930 . Two o 'clock, P. M. 111A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular plane of meeting. Present ; Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm , Cromas and Alexander , to- gether with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. 68 The minutes of the last regular meeting were read n a _proved . WEST HIGHLAND AVL' EMZ_ This being the date set for consideration of plans for the improvement of West Highland Avenue , and a number of interested parties being present , the Mayor stated that those desiring to discuss the matter would be heard at this time . Dr. Sweeney and Paul W. Moore and Councilmen Krumm and Cromas expressed a desire for proceedings to be started at this time for the improvement . J. F. Wheat , Hugh pMontgomery and Mrs. F. H. Folkins expressed opposition to the improvement on the J grounds that it was unnecessary and expensive_, and called the Council 's attention to 1 protests heretofore filed and supplimentary protests presented at this time , con- stituting approximately seventy-five percent of the frontage . The Mayor and Council- men Fowler and Alexander expressed regrets at the attitude of the property owners in opposing the improvement and the Mayor suggested that a public meeting of the property owners be called for further consideration of the matter. Benj . Johnson, realtor , and property owner in the district endorsed the Mayor ' s suggestion, stating that some of the property owners were mis-informed as to what was proposed to be done in 1 the way of improvement . Upon motion of Councilman Cromas seconded by Councilman Councilman Alexander opposing, Krumm and duly adopted ,/ a public meeting of the owners of property on said Avenue was called for February 18th, 1931 , at four o 'clock, P. M. , and the Clerk was directed to give notioe accordingly. PET ITI ONS Sixth Street petition No. 4060 , heretofore filed , for sidewalks on Sixth Street from East Colton Avenue to East Lugonia Avenue , containing approximately 2000 feet of frontage was granted , and the City Engineer was directed to include same in his plans for the proposed improvement of said Street . Petition No . 4057 , N. E. Beardsley, et al , for a Street light on San Jacinto Street between Walnut Avenue and Highland Avenue , was granted , per recommendation of the lighting committee . Petitions Nos . 4042, 4044, 4045, 4055 , 4056 and 4058 were continued. COMMUUNICATIONS The following _c9mmunications were presented and ordered filed : From the Secretary of the California Plumbers Association advising of the annual meeting to be held in Fresno , California , December 5th and 6th , 1930 ; From the local Chamber of Commerce calling attention to the unsightly condition of the lots at the northwest corner of Ci.xrus_Avenue_and Beacnn_St.reet . The Engineer stated that the lots had been cleaned. From the Boulder Dam Association relating to the Metropolitan Water District , eto. ; From the California Real Estate Association urging economy in administration of City affairs, enclosing copies of Resolution adopted by the Association. 69 A communication from the Redlands Paint and Wall Paper Store , soliciting a part of the City ' s trade,_ was presented and ordered filed, and the heads of Depart- ' ments directed to give it due considerfti.on. UNEMPLOYMENT A communication from the local Chamber of Commerce relating to unemployment in the City , and suggesting a meeting of the Welfare Associations to consider the problem, was presented and ordered filed. The suggestion of the Chamber of Com- meroe was approved and a meting called for Three o 'clock, P. M. , December 8th, 1930 C , ' at this Chamber , and the Clerk was directed to give proper notice to the several CO 2 d charity organizations. BILLBOARDS; etc. A communication from the Chairman of Public Affairs Committee of the local Contemporary Club , endlosing a copy of an Ordinance of the City of Palo Alto , California , relating to billboard advertising, etc . , and urging this Council to II adopt a similar: Ordinance , was presented and referred to the Attorney and Ordinance Committee for report and recommendation. REPORTS Reports of the Fire Department and Sanitary Inspector for the month of November, 1930 , were presented and ordered filed . PLANNING' COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission was presented and ordered filed: "At a special meeting_ of the Planning Commission held November 14th, 1930 , the petition of Mrs . Ella Hoban to remove two umbrella trees in front of 455 Eureka Street and reset with black acacias , was recommended to be granted . The aforesaid petition is enclosed herewith. At the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held December 1st , 1930, the petition of Messrs . Joslin and Bell of Bloomington for permission to solicit the residents for the purpose of paint- ' ing the house numbers on their curbs was presented, and it was re- commended that same be granted. This petition is also enclosed . " Upon motion duly seconded and adopted , the recommendation of the Planning_Commtss,ion No . 787 , relating to Tree Petition. : of Mrs . Hoban, 455 Eureka Street , for the removal of two umbrella trees, was approved; and the recommendation of the Planning Commission re- No . 4064 leting to the petition/of Joslin &_Bell , _for permission to solicit residents for the purpose of painting the house numbers on the curbs, was denied, members of the Council expressing the belief that the soliciting would be an unnecessary annoyance to the householder and that the work should be done by local painters or the City Street Department . Appointments to fill the two vacancies on the Planning_Commission,_ was de- ferred until the next meeting. COMMSMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE II The Mayor named Mrs. G. E. Mullen, of the Community Music Association, Mrs. Paul W. Moore , of the Spinet , and Councilman Cromas as a program committee for the annual Christmas Tree Celebration. 70 FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm reported that he expected the Mack truck builders to be ready in a few weeks for a demonstration of their machine in this City. Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm the widening of the Central Avenue entrances to the Fire Hall wa_s,tuthorized_,_under supervision of the Fire Committee . PATROLMEN The question of Police Patrol for the Orange district in this City during the next few months , was brought up by Councilman Alexander, who suggested employ- ment of one extra man to work with one of the regular patrolmen and the use of the Building Inspector' s Car. Other members of the Council were favorable to the suggestion, and the matter was placed in the hands of the Police Committee and Chief with power to act . ATTORNEY The City Attorney advised the Council £hat the law would not permit the City to place its property under the 10 year provisions of the Street improvement Act . The City Attorney was directed to investigate the report that the Foothill 1 Groves packing house at Central Avenue and Sixth Street , was blocking a portion of Sixth Street in violation of the City Ordinance . TOURNAMENT OF ROSES The question of entering an exhibit in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses was brought up by Councilman Cromas who expressed himself as favorable_ to it from an adverttsin standpoint . The matter was discussed at Rome length resulting in a decision to not enter owing to lack of fu!& ._ RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos. 484 , 504, 505, 506 and 507. Proposed plans for the improvement of West State Street and Texas Street , was continued for further consideration. RESOLUTION NO. 481_ (Orange St . widening - west side ) City Attorney Hartzell presented the following Resolution: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE— OF CONDEMNATION ACTIN It appearing to the CityCoanall that the City Attorney has commenced an action in the name and on behalf of the City of Redlands in the Superior Court of San Bernardino County: in- eminent domain to acquire for the City of Redlands an easement over that certain real property in said City described as being the East ten (10 ) feet of Lot 1 , Block 7 , Town Plat of Redlands, as per plat thereof of record in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County in Book 5 of Maps , Page 10 , thereof, such action being made necessary by the refusal of the Red- lands Security Company, a copporation , the owner of the land above described , to accept the award of the Commissioners under Resolution of Intention No. 481; that in said action summons has been served on the defendant , Redlands Security Company, and on the defendant , Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company , that the Redlands Security Company has appeared in said action; that the •defendant , Pacific Mutuel. Life Insurance Company, was served with process on the 31st day of October, 1930 , but has failed to appear in said action, and has advised Mr. Arthur Gregory , President of the Redlands Security Company, that it will not appear in said action, and it further appearing that it is best to compromise said action by accepting the offer of settlement as set forth in letter of Redlands Security Company dated July 14 , 1930 , and it further appearing that such compromise will be a fair and just one and in the amount agreed upon by the City Council in Resolution dated July 16 , 1930 , which accepted the offer of Redlands Security Company; p � 71 Now Therefore , it is resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands that said condemnation action above referred to be compromised by paying to Redlands Security Company the sum of $22 ,000 .00 for the easement sought to be condemned in said action including all damages which will accrue to the portion of the property of said Redlands Security Company not sought to be condemned in said action (said property so sought to be condemned constituting a part of a larger parcel of property owned by said defendant ) by reason of the severance of such larger part from the portion so sought to he condemned and the construction of the improvement in the man- ner proposed by said City , plaintiff in said action; said payment of $22,000 .00 to constitute a net payment to said company , after allowance for any and all benefits that may accrue to the portion of the property of said company not sought to be con- demned in said action by the construction of said improvement ; that of said amount of $22,000 .00 the sum of $10 ,550 .22 be paid from the special fund resulting from the assessment heretofore levied and collected under said Resolution of Intention No . 714 481 , and that the balance of $11,449.78 be paid from the general fund of the City of CD Redlands ; and that the City Attorney be , and he is hereby authorized and empowered in the name and on behalf of said City to enter into a written stipulation with the said defendant , Redlands Security Company that judgment in said action in said net Q sum of $22 ,000 .00 may be entered against the City of Redlands ; that said judgment , provide that the sum of $10 ,550 .22 may be paid forthwith and that the balance of $11 ,449 .78 be paid from the City general fund on or before the first day of March, 1931 ; that said judgment further provide that upon full payment of said sum of $22 ,000 .00 herein mentioned and receipt being executed therefor by said Redlands Security Company evidencing such payment the Court may enter its final Order of Condemnation in said action. Be It Further Resolved , that the City Attorney be , and he is fully empowered and authorized hereunder to decide upon the form of said judgment and stipulation, and full authority is hereby vested in the Qity Attorney to take any and all steps on behalf of said City that he may deem expedient in order to compromise said action and to fully carry out this Resolution." The Attorney reviewed the proceedings lga.d_ing.i p_ to the presentation of the above Resolution , and the matter was fully considered by the members of the Council , after which Councilman Fowler moved the adoption of the above Resolution; the motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander and adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Councilmen Fowler , Cromas , Alexander and Mayor Lelean. Noes: Councilman Krumm. MISCELLANEOUS The Mayor suggested that efforts be made to place underground , electric and telephone wires in the alleys in the business district . Referred to the City Attorney for advice as to the Council ' s authority and power in such matters. Councilman Krumm of the Charity and Corrections committee proposed to the Council to personally contribute dollar for dollar with the City hard relief of needy families not cared for by other organizations in the City. Other members of the Board expressed appreciation of the proposal , but questioned the advisability of such a policy , and urged the co-operation of all relief organizatio g,_ and thereby save a duplication of effort . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. 170 47E: Mayor, U ty o/" edlands, California Attest : 4 % ASS i"ir ark. -o-O-O-O-o- 7 2 Redlands , California . ` December 17th . 1930 . Two o 'clock, P. M. A. regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , a 1 held at the regular place of meeting. Present • Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, aromas, Krumm and Alexander, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. PUMP BIDS _ A number of representatives of Companie_sstzbmit_ting_bid.s_Y.or pump andmot_o for use of the water department kein1g_pr_es.ent , the Mayor called for opening of the bids , and proposals were submitted by the following Companies : � American Pump Company, 416 East Third Street , Los Angeles Buffalo Steam Pump Co . , 610 Pershing Square Bldg. , Los Angeles Byron Jackson Company , P. 0. Box 1307 , Los Angeles DeLaval Steam Turbine Co . , Subway Terminal Bldg. , Los Angeles Fairbanks , Morse & Co . , 423 East Third Street , Los Angeles Pacific Pump Works , P. 0. Box G, Huntington Park , Calif. Petroleum Equipment Co . , P. 0. Box 60 , Arcade Stn, Los Angeles Smith Booth Usher Co . , 228 Central Avenue , Los Angeles Sprado Engineering Co . , 414 Bryson Block, Los Angeles Worthington Company , Inc . 5075 Santa Fe Avenue , Los Angeles The bids were referred to the Engineer and Water Committee for check- ding and for report and recommendation to this Board at its next meeting. ORDINANCES YI Ordinance No . 740 , relating to acceptance of Subdivision Maps ,was presented iby the City Attorney and laid over under the rimes_._ REPORTS Reports of the Clerk , Treasurer and Accountant for the month of November , 1930 , were presented and ordered filed . Report of the meeting of the Charity Organizations December 8th , 1930 , was presented and ordered filed. The recommendation that 43OO .00 of the Charity and Correction Fund be used under supervision of the Ghief of Police and Cha.rit.y_ Committee. of this Board for relief of the transient males was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council:. BUILDING INSPECTOR Report of the Building Inspector for the period of June. 1st to November 30th 1930 , was prgs.ented and ordered filed . Councilman Alexander, ander whose super- vision the Building Inspector operates,_moved that owing to the failure of Mr. Armstrong in keeping_proner records of his accounts , after several months of con- tinued urging , his services as Inspector be terminated on January 15th, 1931 , for the good of the service , and Councilman Fowler seconded the motion. After due considera- tion, the motion was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. The selection of Va successor to Mr. Armstrong was next considered and the names of L. H. Cooper , H. Li ' Titus and W. G. Everett were favorably mentioned, and Councilman Krumm suggested that j, the selection of a succe°snr be defrrred until the first meeting in January. 73 Councilman Fowler expressed an opinion that the selection should be made at this time in order to allow time for making the chan$g and nominated L. H. Cooper for the position, Councilman Alexander seconded the nomination and Mr. Cooper was appointed Building Inspector by the unanimous vote of the Council ,_effective January l6t11 , 1931 , at the present salary. Councilman Cromas and other members expressed regrets that above action seemed to be to the best interest of all concerned , and hoped that he might be employed in some other capacity in the City_government . cti RESOLUTIONS t�q The following Resolutions were continued : Nos. 484 , 505 and 506 . d ct RES.QLUTION NO. 481 (Orange Street %Iiden - west side ) The Clerk presented the following protest which was ordered entered in the records of this Board and filed in the above numbered proceedings : "TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR. and MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL :- ' want to go on record as protesting against the method of settling damages allowed on the northwest corner of State and Orange Streets , property belonging to Arthur Gregory or Redlands Security Company, for the following reasons, that after the Commissioners report and findings had been accepted by the Council , the Council had no further right to make any additional award , and take the same from the general funds , as the procedure of additional award should have been made before the Commissioners award had been accepted , after the acceptance of this award according to the 1889 Street Widening Act , when the money has been tendered for a piece of condemned property and the owner does not accept same , then in that case the commissioners with the approval of the Council may cause proceedings to be taken for the condemnation thereof and the funds collected from the district to be deposited with the City Treasurer , and any time after trial and judgment entered , or preced- ing an appeal , the Court may order the City Treasurer to pay such award from this fund. If there is not sufficient money in this fund , then the Council may take it from the general to make up the difference., or reassess the district . You will note that this act provides that after the trial and judgment has been entered, the Council then has the right to make up the deficiency, if there are not sufficient moneys in this fund . I cannot find anything in tte 1889 Act or under the laws as prescribed for cities of the fifth and sixth class, nor have I been able to find anything that gives the Council the right to take funds from the general funds , except for the operating expenses of the city and such other expenses as prescribed by law, but no pro- vision is made to take any part of this fund for paying street widening damages, except where a judgment has been rendered after trial in the courts, to make up the deficiency of the Assessment levied. Should our Council pay an amount .additional to the Commission- ers award in this particular case , without a trial in our courts , it would establish a precedent , as we would have many requests from other property owners sho no doubt would be just as much entitled to damages as in the present case . I would suggest that the courts would settle the matter and a special council would be engaged to represent the people . This protest is made as a taxpayer and in behalf of the people whom I represent , and I hope the members of the Council will recon- sider and thoroughly investigate the legality of the procedure before a settlement is made , so there may be no criticism from the people whom the Council represents, and I believe it is the sincere policy of the board to do that which is justand fair to our people . ( SIGHTED) THEODORE KR?Mi" 74 RESOLUTION? NO . 507 (Third Street improvement . ) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute and notice given, to hear objections against the improvement or the ex- tent of the district for the improvement of Third Street , particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 507 , adopted November 19th, 1930 . The Clerk also reported that he had not received any written protests or objections prior to the time set for the hearing. The Mayor inquired if any one was present that desired to be heard in the ! above matter , and no one responding , the Board found that they had acquired jurisdictiion to proceed with the proceedings, whereupon Resolution No . 507 , Ordering the Work to be Done ,_was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board . The diagram of the Assess- ment District for the work proposed under said Resolution as prepared by the Engineer,; Iwas then duly approved by the Board. RESOLUTION NO. 508 _ ixth ree a m. ~mem onlai+venues ) On motion, the Board adopted a Resolution instructing the City Engineer Ito make and submit—plans_and_ specifioations for the improvement of Sixth Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of In- , tention No . 508 , to be hereafter adopted . Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer_made and submitted plans and specifications for the work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 508 , E whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution.: _$e solved : that the plans , profile , detailed drawing and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improvement contemplated under proposed Resolution of Inten- tion No . 508 , be and the same are hereby approved and adopted. On motion, the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No . 508 . phich provides for the work and improvement , and all matters and things as set forth lin said Resolution. I RtiDIO IUTERFER`i]'iCE H. Seymour Jones addressed the Council and presented a written proposal of the radio dealers to pay half the salary of an officer in an effort to detect and eliminate radio interference . It was stated that the services of John L. Yount , I _ who had equipment for such work, could be had for a period of three months at 475.00 a month. The Council accepted the proposal as submitted and directed the Clerk tonotify Mr. Yount to assume his duties January let , 1931 . GAS AND ELECTRIC RATES The question of gas and electric rates in the City w s_li,acjissed_ nd Councilman Krumm susgested_that the Mayor name two members , and the Chamber of 1 Commerce be requested to name a third member of a Committee to secure data and di comparative rates of other cities and report their findings_to this Board . The Mayor named Councilmen Alexander and Fowler and the Clerk was directed to request 1the Chamber_of Commerce to name the third member. d , 5 PLANNING COh'MISSION The !Aayor named Horace Williamson and Councilman Fowler ,whose terms ex- pire January 1st , 1931, to succeed themselves as member_s_of the Pla.nning_C.ommiss.ion for the term ending January lst,_1955_;_and_na.med M. J. Sweeney And W._C_. Collett to the vacancies caused by the resignation of L. W. Butterfield and G.—Stillman Dexter , for the remainder of the term ending January let , 1932. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. WATER - SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY John Houma , West Colton Avenue , addressed the Board in request for a C) reduction from the usual 00 .00 charge for water connection for service outside the City . Councilman Fowler of the Water Committee recommended t at_ro_ hs,nge be_made in the customary charge , and the recommendation was approved blithe unanimous vote of the Board. FIRE HALL Councilman Krumm was authorized to secure and submit bids at the next regular meeting for repairs and alterations he deemed. necessary at the fire hall station. CITY ATTOR Y The City Attorney presented the verbal request of Ms. MoffRt , local representa- tive of the Southern California Edison Company for delay of action relating to placing wires in the business district underground , until the Company ' s engineers could make a survey .of the situation. The request was granted. The City Attorney presented the verbal request_of Dr . Gentry , Health nffcter, for the attitude of the Board in reference to the strict enforcement of the Ordinance relating to the keeping of fowls within less than 25 feet of another persons residence where the residence is located on the rear of the lot . Referred to the Attorney with power to act . The City Attorney gave his."o.Piniori'"that the Foothill Groves , Inc. , were occupying a portion of the Street at Sixth and Central Avenue with an obstruction in the sidewalk space. After discussion, the City Attorney and Engineer were directed to consult with the Company in an effort to remedy the situation. TAX PAYMENT The question of making the next year city taxes payable in two installments was discussed and continued for further consideration and decision at the regular meeting of January 21st , 1931. AUTO WRECKI ;G SIGN - ORANGE STREET The City Attorney stated he had found no legal way to compel the removal of the sign erected by Mr. Torkelson,_at 531 Orange Street . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Mayor , Ci y of Redlands , California . Attest : J/ / ii jerk. -0-0-0-0- 16 Redlands , California . January 7th, 1931. Two o ' clock , P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean , Councilmen Fowler , Cromas , Krumm and Alexander , together with the Clerk , Attorney and 4ngineer . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PL+TITTIONS Guy Stockton, spokesman for members of the local w:uoit Club , addressed the Council in request for a roof over a portion of the club grounds at the rear of the City Hall , protecting the pins and players from rain. He stated the Club had a membership of about fifty and that the games were a source of pleasure and recreation to a great number of men , and a means of splendid advertising for the city , bringing Clubs and friends from other cities for games here . The matter was given due consideration , after which a motion by Councilman Cromas seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the request be granted, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council , the estimated cost being x150 .00 and the work to be under supervision of the Park Depart- ment . APPLICATIOP__ The application of A . E. Judd for permission to handle the garbage and waste matter from his place of business at 224 Orange Street ( Judd' s Waffle Shop) was presented and after due consideration , a motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander that the request be granted, was adopted -by the unanimous vote of the Board . The application of V . L . Thornquest for permission to install approximately 9000 gallon gasoline tank on Fourth Street at his place of business , northeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Fourth Street , was presented and upon motion of Council- ' man Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler , was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board , installation to be under supervision of the Fire Chief. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer , necorder, Sanitary Inspector and Fire Department tor the month of December , 1930 , were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COf:'l`IS`;ION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held January 5th, 1931 , was presented and ordered filed : "The petition of Mrs . Alice Gossage for permission to operate a tea room at 817 East Colton Avenue for a period of o months , permit not transferrable , any signs to comply with requirements , was presented and it was recommended tobe granted , 5 nearby residents consenting and one protesting. The petition of W. C Wolfe for removal of a pepper tree in front of 1250 N. Sixth Street , was presented and the Commission recommended the moving of the telephone pole and the denying of the petition. The petition of J. C. Thompson for the removal of a pepper tree at 1234 Sixth Street , was recommended to be granted . E ti la 77 The petition of S. Adelia Burton to remove the pepper tree at 250 Sonora Street as the roots clog the sewer , was presented and it was recommended to be denied , the Engineer suggesting that iron sewer pipe could be installed for approximately the same cost as removing the tree . The petitio_n_of Mrs, E. Id._1 richer for permission to remove the palm tree on Brockton Avenue at 1033 Orange Street was presented and it was recommended to be denied as the tree is quite small and can easily be moved . The petition of Ernest Schoaton for the closing of Hastings Street south of Olive Avenue was presented and it was recommended that it be granted. Above mentioned petitions are enclosed herewith." Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the recommendations of the Planning Commission CD r9 were approved as relating to items two , three , four , five and six. The recommenda- 02 tion relating to the first item (the application of Mrs . Alice Gossage , for permis- ,_ sion to operate a tea room at 817 East Colton avenue ) was continued for further consideration and action at the next meeting. PETITIONS Petition No . 4065 , Mrs. H. 1). Wilms , et al , for incandescent street lights on Clark Street between Beacon Street and Church Street , was presented and ordered filed . Upon recommendation of the lighting Committee , two lights were ordered , under supervision of the City Engineer. Petition No . 4066 , Robert Hunter, et al , for re-instatement of M. E. Armstrong as Building Inspector , was presented by the Clerk and upon motion of Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman Fowler , the petition was ordered filed, by the unanimous vote of the Board. DF% 'D The Clerk presented a deed from Austin T . Park and wife for a strip of land for public, use along the north line of Oarden Street east of Cajon Street . Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the same was accented and the deed ordered places of record. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos . 481 , 484 , 505 , 508 . RESOLUTION N0 . 506 - ASSESSMENT LAP (Pave , east portion Alley in Block B, Sub . Blk 28 , Red . Survey) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute , for the hearing in_the matter of the Street Superintendent ' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement of portion of Alley in Block B , Sub . of Block 28 , Redlands S',rvey , as particularly described in Resolu- tion of Intention No . 506 , adopted October 15th , 1930 . The Clerk reported that no written _peals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing , wnereupon the Mayor inquired if any interested oersons were present and_desites1 to be heard . \No one responded and the Board being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment , it was moved by Councilman Krumm teat the assessment Map be approved and confirmed , w hich motion was seconded by Councilman Fowler and upon roll call was carried by the unanimous vote of the Board . 78 RESOLUTION NO . 507 - BIDS (Third Street improvement ) This being the time set for the opening of bids as advertised for the im- provement of Third Street from Stuart evenue to Colton Avenue , under Resolution of Intention No . 507 , the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and !declared : H. H. Lienau Macadamizing, per sq. ft . 4" `v?' 0 .114 including grading. Curb , per lin. ft . .45 Gutters , 6" concrete , per sq. ft . .16 1/3 12" Corrugated Pipe , per lin. ft . 1 .90 12" Asphalt dipped pipe , per. lin. ft . 1.50 6" Concrete dip gutters , per wq. ft . .164 6" Concrete dip driveways , per sq. ft . .1639 Geo . Gardner, Jr. 12" double dipped pipe , per ft . 1.55 12" Corrugated Clubert , per ft . 2 .05 Curb , per lin. ft . stone .50 Gutter , per sq. ft . including dips and drives .164 Macadam, per sq . ft . .116 The bids being referred to the Engineer for checking, he reported that [the bid of H. H. Lienau was reasonable and the lowest and recommended that the award `!be made accordingly, whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Award No . 507 , which !provides that the contract for said work goes to H. H. Lienau at the prices named in !his bid. ORDINANCES Ordinance No . 740 , relating to Acceptance of Subdivision Wips , introduced at the last regular meeting , was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and report to this Board. POLICEMAN Upon recommendation of the Police Chief and Committee , W. D. Kirk was appointed a Policeman, effective as of January 1st , 1931 , at a salary of $140 .00 per month . SEWAGE DISPOSAL Upon motion duly seconded and carried , the Mayor and Clerk ware authorized and directed to make application to the State Board of Health for the City to operate a sewer farm and the City Engineer was authorized and directed to secure :options on lands available for such purpose , and report to this Board . P1112 BTDS The Engineer reported that a checking of the pump bids submitted at the !last meeting , shows Fairbanks , Morse & Company the lowest bidder at ljlr997.20 and Smith. Booth Usher Company next lowest at 82,260 .00 . He stated that the award had °not been made to Fairbanks Morse Company pending agreement to a slight change fln the curves to fit the city well , and requested extension of time to next meeting for making the award ,_which was_granted„ l9 UMEMPLOYMENT Secretary Isham of the local Chamber of Commerce addressed the Board regarding a proposal of the U. S. Forestry Service under supervision of Supervisor Elliott , to contribute about three dollars for each dollar contributed by the City for road work in the mountains in this district . Supervisor Elliott was present and stated if the City could supply funds . to the extent of $800 .00 to $1 ,000 .00 to pay for rental of necessary machinery , the Forest Service would expend four or : ' ve thousand dollars in employment of local labor. Mr. Levering of the L & L Paving Company advised the Council that his company had one tractor that would be had for 2 $1.00 per hour . Referred to a Committee of Councilmen Fowler and Krumm and Engineer d � Hinckley for consideration and report at the next meeting. S'OIJT'Iu7EST 'iiAPERI Arrtr The use of the City Hall auditorium was tendered to the Southwest Plater Lea:ue for a meeting to be held here on February 7th,_ 1931 . METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT AND SMUDGE MEETINGS Councilman Fowler and City Engineer Hinckley were appointed to represent this Board at a meeting to be held in Los Angeles at One o 'clock P. M. , Friday , Januiry 9 ,3.931, to consider proposed smudge legislation; and a meeting of the Metropolitan Water District to be held in Riverside on Monday , January 12th, 1931 , at 10 o ' clock A . M. COMt UNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed : Redlands Chamber of Commerce, advising this Board of the appointment by the Chamber of Commerce of\Dr."M.'.J. Sweeney-'astamembei: _of. the .:Committee .for c3nsidera- tion of City gas and electric rates; Also advising of a Meeting of the Metropolitan Water District at Riverside , California , January 12th , 1931 , at 10 o 'clock , A . M. League of California Municipalitier, se1.a_ting to appointment and services of Walter W. Cooper , as the Manager of the Lea"nie ' s Public Utilit Service De .artment . California Real Estate Association, with copies of Resolutions adopted by the Association on October 11th and 24th, 1930 ;_ The Metropolitan Water District , submitting final report of the Engineering Board of Review and notice of meeting to Ize__held _in nos_Angeles at one o 'clock, P. M. , Friday , January 9th , 1931 . • STREET OBSTRUCTION The question of obstructing the sidewalk apace at Sixth Street and_Central Avenue by the Fo .thtll Groves, Tnc . , was considered with Mr . Perry , the Manager , who stated his Company would be glad to carry protection insurance for the City against accident or injury resulting from the obstruction. The matter was left in the hands of the City Attorney for securing proper protection to the City . II FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm reported that two fire hall doors (roll-top type ) would cost approximately 4490 .00 ; that a hook and ladder truck could be built for about 46500 .00v�ith_ 100 H.P.Motor , while 80 H. P. ready built truck would cost about $8000 .00 . He stated that the Huntington Park truck demonstration convinced him 80 that it was not the truck needed here . The Clerk was directed to express to the Huntington Park Department the appreciation of this Board for its demonstration. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney and Ordinance Committee were directed to prepare an Ordinance regulating the filling of gas tanks from wagons' and the use of leaky tanks on the streets . The legality_of distribution of certain .type of advertising in this City by the Colton Courier was referred to the City Attorney . NEW CITY BUILDINGS Upon suggestion of Councii.man Krumm, approved by the other members of this Board , the Mayor named Councilmen Krum_and Cromas and Engineer Hinckley as a Com- mittee to secure data and details for new city buildings and report to this Board. WATER j ITESS The Mayor appointed Councilmen Fowler and Krumm and Engineer Hinckley as a Committee to consider and recommend to this Board rates for domestic and irrigation water for thecoMing _season. WEST STATE STRE :T - LAND The Engineer was authorized and directed to secure option on a small strip of land at the southwest corner of State and First Streets needed in the proposed improvement of Vest State Street , and report his findings to this Board . MILL CRE-,:K LAND to the Superior Court The action of the City Attorney and Mayor in applying/for the appointment of C . T. Paine as a Trustee , vice H. H. Garstin, deceased , relative to certain lands in the process of exchange and purchase from the Southern California Edison Company by Mill Creek Water owners , was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Board . MISCELLANEOT S Tne Engineer was directed to improve the dip at Beacon Street , south side of Citrus Avenue. Councilman_ Cromas voiced the protest of business men to the large gas tank_ trucks passing through the business district creating a serious hazard to life and { property and suggested the desiraoility of a route over streets where the danger would be less. Councilman Krumm called attention to some oil tanks west of t'wn not provided with proper sump holes . Referred to the CCity_Attorney. ff Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the finance Committee . No further business demanding attention , on motion, the meeting adjourned. 4_49 Mayor , Ur y oYen dlands , Ualifornia . ' Attest : _ C erk. -0-0-0- 81• Redlands , California . January 21st , 1931 . Two o 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present • Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm, Cromas and Alexander, to- gether with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. APPLICATIONS The application of L. C . Hemphill , Manager "Brownbilt Shoe Store" ,_ for per- mission to hang an electric sign at his place of business , 24 East State Street , was presented and ordered filed , and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Alexander , the application was granted by the unanimous vote of the Council . The application of Mrs . Alice Gossage , for permission to operate a tea room at 817 East Colton Avenue , before this Board at its last meeting and action deferred until this meeting, was next considered and the Clerk presented a communication from Mrs . Gossa e agreeing to discontinue the operation of the tea room on or before June 30th , 1931, and the consent of J. G. Chapman, 815 East Colton Avenue , protestor , agreeing to such arrangement . Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the action of the Planning Commission heretofore filed with this Board , was approved_ and the application_granted , and the communication ordered filed._ ORANGE SHOW Secretary Ishan of the local Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council in request for an appropriation of 000 .00 toward the expense of the City' s exhibit at the Orange Show this year, stating the estimated cost of material was 01,000.00. After due consideration a motion by Councilman Fowler , seconded by Councilman Krumm that the sum of' 400.00 ( same as last year' be appropriated was _adopted by the uneni- ' mous vote of the Council , Councilman Cromas expressing himself as really favorable to a B500 .00 appropriation. DEEDS The Clerk presented a deed from Chas. T. Paine and wife , to the City, for one and one-half Ali) hours of Mill Creek (Zanja ) Water, warrant in payment of which was issued this day. Upon motion, the deed was accepted and the Clerk was author- ized and diredted to have_same_placed o.f_r_eo_ord_._ COMMUNICATIONS A mimeographed copy of "Comments of S. C . Evans , Executive D reotnr of Boulder Dam Association" , was presented and ordered filed. TELEPHONE COMPANY The Clerk presented a notice of hearing _in this bnild.ing__on February 26th, 1931, in the matter of the application of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company_ for separate rate or zone areas_in Yucaipa Valley ; also a copy of Decision No . 22835 in the local rate case No . 2788 . _The instruments were order_ed_f.iled,_members 82 IIS of the Council expressing themselves as desirous of giving .as much moral support to the interests of Yucaipa as possible . ZONING I The Clerk was authorized and directed to order for the City files , one copy of "The Law of Zoning" , at a price of $7 .50 . WARRENITE PAVING Mr. Van Alstein, representing Warrenite Bitulithic Paving addressed the Council in explanation and praise of the riarrenite pavement , and requested that proposals for such type of paving be included in the street building_program of the City. He was assured that due consideration would be given the matter by the Council and City Engineer . PUMP BIDS - AWARD Upon recommendation of the Engineer, and motion duly adopted , award for the purchase of a pump under bids received by this Board on December 17th, 1930 , was made to Smith-Booth Usher Company , at a price of $2 ,260 .00 being next lowest bid . The lowest bid, Fail'banks Morse Company , 111 ,997.20 , pump not being considered up to. standard of efficiency . All other bids were rejected. STREET OBSTRUCTION The City Attorney presented a copy of an endorsement on Policy No . LP-16647 issued to Redlands Foothill Groves by Pacific Indemnity Company , protecting the City_ from liability for damages resulting from the Foothill Groves partially obstructing_ the Street at the northeast corner of Sixth and Central Avenue . The copy was ordered filed with the Insurance policies of the City . UNITED STATES FORESTRY DEPARTMENT The Committee to whom the matter was referred , recommended that the pro- posal of the U. S. Forestry 'iepartment made at the last meeting of this Board, to spend Government funds for labor in this district if the City would provide funds for { rental of machinery and equipment , be not accepted owing to shortage of City funds. 0 The recommendation of the Committee was approved by the vote of the Council . RADIO INTERFERENCE A written statement by John L. Youiit ,_Radio Interference Inspector , to the Council , with a copy of a letter addressed to the Doctors of the City attached , re- lating to radio interference , was presented and ordered filed . After due considera- tion , a vote of appreciation of Mr. Yoiint ' s efforts , and an approval of the letter to the doctors , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council . LIBRARY TRUSTEE Mayor Lelean named E. M. Lyon to succeed himself as a member of the Librar Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31st , 1933. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council . 111 RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos. 484 and 507. 83 RESOLUTION NO. 481 (Orange St . Widening (west side ) ) Councilman 'Krum requested copies of Court proceedingt, judgment ,_e_tc ,_ice_ above case , stating he would endeavor to prevent payment of the compromise amount to Mr . Gregory . The City Attorney agreed to supply the copies and such other data and information desired. RESOLUTION NO . 508 ( Sixth Street improvementL The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant 71-1 to statute and notice given, to hear obje_otions_against the improvement or the ex- tent of the district for the improvement of Sixth Street , particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 508 , adopted December 17th, 1930 . The Clerk also re- ported that he had not received any written protests or objections prior to the time set for the hearing. The Payor inquired if any one was present that desired to be heard in the above matter, and no one responding, the Board found that they had acquired juris- diction to proceed with the proceedings , whereupon Resolution No . 508 , Ordering the Work to beL.ne , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board . The diagram of the Assessment District for the work proposed under said Resolution as prepared by the Engineer was then duly approved by the. Board. RESOLUTION NO. 509 (Closing TJastings Street south of Olive Ave ) Upon request of Petition No . 4067 , and pursuant to recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City ;Council of the City Of Redlands adopted Resolution of 1n ention No . 509 , which provides for the closing of Hastings Street south of Olive Avenue , and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. STODDART TRIANGLE WHEREAS , W. K. Stoddart., owner of the tract of land bounded by Fern Avenue , Beacon Street and Roosevelt Road, has agreed to accept the sum of $8 ,750 .00 for the property , and WHEREAS , the Board of Trustees of the Redlands High School District express in a letter duly signed by the members thereof, a willingness to purchase the one- half of said property in said letter described, NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexander unanimously carried , it is RESOLVED, that the City of Redlands agree to purchase the remaining one-half in area , of the said tract from W. K . Stoddart , for the sum of $4,375.00 , such pur- chase price to be paid as follows : The sum of $375.00 into escrow at the Bank of America , Redlands Branch, and the City to enter into contract with the seller, agree- ing to pay the balanc..e:.of $4,000.00 on or before the first day of March, 1932 , de- llferred payments to bear interest at the rate of seven percent per annum, payable semi-annually; the seller to furnish and deposit in escrow , a policy of title ins- urance with liability thereunder in the sum of $4,000 .00 showing title vested in 84 the seller, free and clear of encumbrance excepting easements , conditions , restria5- tions, reservations , rights of way and party wall agreements now of record as enemn- brances thereon, and with said insurance policy to furnish a good and sufficient grant deed conveying title of the premises to the City of Redlands , such policy , deed and contract of sale to be held in escrow until final payment is made by the City, and then delivery of policy and deed to be made to the City . Also in said escrow , the said W. K. Stoddart shall deposit a grant deed conveying the portion of said premises being purchased by the Redlands High School District to such district , together with a policy of title insurance with liability thereunder in the sum of $4,000.00 showing title free and clear , vested in the grantor , excepting as above specified. The portion of said tract being purchased by the High School District is described in letter signed by members of the High School Board of Trustees and on file with the City Clerk. The purchase price for ( the one-half interest being taken by the High School District is also the sum of 1 $4,375 .00 and that sum, together with the $375.00 being placed in escrow by this City , may be paid to Mr. Stoddart upon condition of title proving satisfactory and upon delivery of a grant deed to the High School district . IT _ S a i _ru R UP ERS_ ss that the City will pro-rate taxes with seller land will pay the additional costs of bringing the policy of title insurance in the 1 iname of the new owner and City ' s share of escrow charges ; no other costs to be borne lby the City. dThe City of Redlands agrees to pipe , park, plant trees , siirubbery ,etc . , ' on the entire tract furnishing care and water for the same and the Redlands High School District agrees to pay one-half the total expenses until such time as the parcel purchased by the School Board shall cease to be used for park purposes. The present City Council of kedlands agrees to close , abandon and revert to the adjoining owners , if petitioned so to do , that portion of Roosevelt Road lying between the junction of Beacon Street and Fern Avenue . The closing expenses to be paid by the property owners . `The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to drew a warrant for 0375 .00 payable into escrow and to execute the eaid contract of purchase . REPORTS tl Reports of the Clerk and Accountant for the month of December, 1930 , were presented and ordered filed. The Engineer reported that a pipe line for domestic water was now-being laid to serve residents of the City living in San Timoteo Canyon _per Petition No . 14056 , heretofore presented to this Board. Councilman Fowler, of the Lighting Committee , presented the protest of 0.T. WN Gregg, owner of a number of lots in West Fern Heighti tract , to the Petition No . 4058 Jacob J . Meyer , for ornamental lights on Bellevue Road in said Tract , and recommended that the Petition and Protest be filed, and it was so ordered. The Engineer reported the arrival of the bronze tablet to Mr. & Mrs . C. G. tl 85 White , and he was directed to place same at the Prosellis and report to this Board when done , so that proper public recognition may be given. BUILDING INSPECTOR A communication from the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference., Long Beach, California , enclosing City membership card and acknowledging receipt of $50 .00 dues for l9 1, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to advise the Conference of the change in local building inspector . WATER RATES COMMITTEE O Upon request of Councilman Krumm of the Water Rates Committee , that an additional member be appointed to the Committee , the Mayor named Councilman Alexander act and the appointment was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. CITY TAX PAYMENT The question of changing time for payment of City taxes was discussed at some length. The Clerk presented a statement from City_ Treasurer and Tax Collector C . J. Tripp , relating to the matter, which was read and ordered filed. A motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Cromas that the City adopt the plan and dates now in effect in the County for tax payments , was defeated by the following vote : _A _eaL Councilmen Krumm and Cromas Noes : Councilmen Fowler and Alexander and Mayor Lelean. ORDINANCES the Attorney requested and was granted more time forpreparation_of an Ordinance relating to filling of gas tanks and establishing of fire zones . BOARD OF HEALTH Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, the Secretary of the Board of Health was authorized t.odexpend not exceeding50 .00 for toxin antitoxin for Di .htheria ._The Council expressed appreciation of the service _bei.ng_rend.e.r_ed_by the Secretary. PARKS The action of the Mayor and Park Superintendent_in enralling the_ City in the Western Division of the National Recreation Association,. was approved by the unanimous v ote_nf the Council. Upon recommendation of the Park Committee and under its supervision, the planting of Cocos Plumose palms along Cajon Street and Orange Street at the Triangle was authorized . WEST STATE STREET - LAND The Engineer reported that the small parcel of ground at the southwest cor- ner of West State Street and First Street , necessary for the proposed improvement of West State Street , could be purchased for $250,&._ Upon motion of Councilman Alex- ` ' ander, seconded by Councilman Cromas , the Engineer was authorized and directed_ to secure a deed_ajco dinglya_ 86 PUBLIC BUILDINGS Upon the suggestion of the Mayor , the Council ordered that all plans for City Buildings be submitted to the Planning Commission 7before a permit be issued. FIRE DEPARTEENT , Councilman Krumm was authorized and directed to purchase two doors of roll top type for the fire hall and have same installed together with such other altera- tions and changes in the building that he deems to the best interests of the Lepart- ment . FIRE HYDRANTS Councilman Cromas recommended that a few fire hydrants be placed in the outlying residential districts , the recent fire on Elizabeth Street demonstrating such need . Referred to the Engineer, Street and Water Committees . PIPE LINE RENTAL Councilman Krumm rtquested information relating to rental paid to the East Lugonia Mutual. Water Company for aline use ; and Assessment_s_on_Mill _Creek Zanja water hours, paid to mill Creek 'Owners. The Engineer stated that the City used ' the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company pipe line , at a 3V per inch charge in pre- ference to building a parallel line for conveying its Mill Creek water from near the filter plant to the City' s lines near Mentone ; and that the 'assessments on Mill Creek Zanja water hours was used by the Mill Creek Owners for water development purposes and payments on land. TRANSFER The City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund to the. Interest and sinking end of Municipal Water Bonds , nd Redlands City Water 'onds ,_1.92Sa,__funds to meet interest payments , and charge same to the water department of :the. General_Fund. UNFIdPLOYElr:NT_ Councilman Fowler presented the suggestion of Dr . Eytinge that the City use some of the unemployed for cleaning up rofdways a.nd park entrannea,_etc . , in addition to the work of the regular city forces. The Council expressed its apprecia- tion of the suggestion , but owing to lack of available funds, the matter was left in the hands of the Street Department . The Mayor reported the protest of certain unemployed ladies to the employ- ment by packing houses , the wives of men employed by the City. The Piayor• stated he could see no occasion for the City acting in such cases and the Council concurred in his statement . AUTO CAMP The question of establishment of an auto camp on West Lugonia Avenue at Webster Street , was considered, developing that tent—spa_oe wa.s_be_ing___hented to lautoists. Councilman Krum of the Sanitary Committee stated that he had inspected the premises and found the sanitary conditions good.,with probably a violation. of 87 the zoning laws in the erection of tents in the district . Councilman Krumm suggested that members of the Council inpect the place with the idea—o.f_wo.rking out plans for a public camp. SEWAGE DISPOSAL The Engineer reoorted_rpgress in his efforts to secure options on lands for sewage disposal farm. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attantion, on motion , the meeting adjourned. C) (10d 40 Mayor, C ty f Redlands, California . Attest : � tare C' ' 7 -0-0-0- 1 Redlands , California . ,Eebr.uary 4th . 1931 Two o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting. of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present ; Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krunm , Cromas and Alexander , to- gether with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. BOY SCOUTS F. B. Orr , Chairman of the Boy Scout Court of Honor , addressed the Council extending a written invitation to act as Court of Honor for the next presentation of awards to be made to the local Boy Scouts at the new High School Auditorium on Friday , February 13th, 1931 , at 7 ;30 P. M. The invitation was acceptel by the unanimous vote of the Council . COMMUNICAT IONS A communication from A . L. Marion, 1604 Laurel Avenue , this city , reltting to water rates ; etc . , was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Water Conservation Association , R iverside , California , relating to conservation work and requesting a contribution toward the work of the Association, was presented and ordered filed . Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm, the sum of $250 .00 wag appropriated and the Clerk was authorized and directed to draw a warrant accordingly , payable out of the Water Department of the General Fund. 88 __ A communication from ;an Jacinto City Clerk, enclosing a copy of a Resolu- tion adopted by the City Council of said City relating to shipments of milk from Northern California into Los Angeles market and requesting this City to adopt a similar Resolution, was presented and ordered filed, members of the Council question- ' ing the advisability of such action. APPLICATION - PERMIT The application of Vander Hoop & Wielenga , for permission to install a gasoline tank of approximately 10 ,000 gallon capacity at the southeast corner of 'grange Street and Lugonia Avenue , was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Council :an Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler, the application was granted , per recommendation of the fire chief, that the tank be placed under the sidewalk on the south side of Lugonia Avenue . APPLICATION - APPOINTMENT The application of Sam H. Nelms for a position on the Police Force , was esented and ordered filed . Peir . Nelm s having formerly served on the local force , II Ofmore recently on the County Sheriff' s force , Councilman Cromas called attention of the Council to the fact that this City_ had now no representative on the County ISheriff ' s force and suggested it might be well to inquire as to the reason why such discrimination. The suggestion of Councilman Cromas met with the approval of the other members of the Council , though no official action was taken. BUILDING INSPECTOR Upon recommendation of Polioe Committee Alexander, L. H. Cooper the Building Inspector , was appointed a special police, without pay . TELEPHONE HEARING Notice of Hearing before the Railroad Commission on February 17th, 1931, of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company_application for establishing of a separate telephone exchange area to serve the Loma Linda District,_was presented and action deferred until next meeting, pending securing more information as to desires of parties 111 directly interested . PRO SELL I S A report "No Repairs Necessary" , by the Paraffine Company , Inc. , Los Angeles, was presented by the Clerk and ordered filed. I, REPORTS Report of the Clerk , Building Inspector, Sanitary Inspector and Fire Okpart- ° ment for the month of January_, 1931 , were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following re/Dort of the Planning Commission was presented and ordered filed : "Petition of L. G. Sloan for permission to build three additional cabins at his auto camp at the corner of West Stuart Avenue and Lawton 111 Street was presented and recommendation for granting same was made . Petition of W. C . Oronister , for permission to keep poultry and rabbits in commercial flocks at 936 Columbia Street , was presented and recommendation for its denial was made . 89 Invitation to attend and a-tentative program of the Sixth Annual City Planning and Zoning Conference of the California Real Estate Association to be held at Sacramento , February 20 and 21st , 1931 , was presented , and the recommendation made that the Council appro- priate funds for one delegate to attend . An Ordinance relating to the acceptance of Subdivision Maps was presented by the ,City Attorney , approved by this Commission, and the Secretary instructed to submit same to the Council with the recommenda- tion that the ordinance be not finally adopted by said Council until Ordinances ]Brom surrounding cities can be compared with it in an endeavor to have all as nearly similar as possible . The petitions , program and Ordinance .are enclosed herewith. " Upon motion of Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman Fowler , the tal recommendation of the Planning Commission granting the • petition of L. G. Sloan 0 and denying the petition of W. C. Cronister , were approved by the unanimous vote Q' of the Council . Upon motion of Councilman Cromas seconded by Councilman Alexander the sum of $50 .00 was appropriated toward the expense of a delegate to attend the Annual City Planning and Zoning Conference at Sacramento , February 20 and 21 , 1931. The adoption of an Ordinance relating to Subdivision Maps was referred to the Attorney and Ordinance Committee for consideration and recommendation. 111 TAX RATE The Clerk presented a communication from the President of the League of California Municipalities requesting the attitude of this Council upon a proposed amendment to section 862 of the Municipal Corporation Act , raising the tax limit in oities of the Sixth Class , from $1.00 to $1.25. The Mayor and each member ex- pressed themselves as opposed to the increase , and the Clerk was directed to so com- municate to the President of the League. RADIO INTERFERENCE John Yount , Radio Interference Inspector, made an interesting verbal resort of his activities and efforts in radio interference elimination, stating that the public generally., was co-pperating with him in his efforts. Councilmen ex- pressed their appreciation of his services and report . RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were ,continued : Nos . 481 , 484, 507 and 509 . RESOLUTION NO. 508 (North -Sixth St . improvement - Bids)_ This being the time set for the opening of bids as advertised for the im- provement of Sixth Street from Colt on Avenue to Lugonia _Avenue , under Resolution of Intention No . 508 , the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: R. W. & W. C. Seccombe 6" Concrete driveways , per sq. ft . $ 0 .165 6" Concrete dip gutters , per sq . ft . .165 6" Concrete gutter , replacing present cobblestone gutter, per sq. ft . .15 Sidewalk, per sq . ft . .14 12" Corregated copper steel culverts , 16 gauge , per lin. ft . 1.75 Curb , per lineal foot .35 Gutter per sq. ft . .15 Macadam, per sq . ft . .088 12" double asphalt dipped. culverts, 14 gauge , per lin. ft . 1.90 Whole work complete 12, 701 .20 1 90 H. H. Lienau Macadamizing , per sq. ft . 4" $ 0 .114 Curb , per lineal foot .45 Sidewalk, per sq. ft . .16 Concrete driveways , per sq . ft . .1639 12" oorregated pipe , per ft . 2.00 Gutters, per sq. ft. .1625 J. H. Coombs 4" Macadamizing., per sq. ft . including grading 0 .106 Curb, per linear foot 0 .43 6" Gutter, per sq. ft . 0 .17 4" Sidewalk, per sq. ft . 0 .145 6" Concrete driveways, per sq. ft . 0 .17 6" Concrete gutter , replacing present cobble stone gutter , per . sq. ft . 0 .20 6" Concrete dip gutters, per sq. ft . 0 .18 12" corrugated copper steel culverts , 16 gauge , per lineal foot 1.50 12" Double dip culverts , 14 gauge per lineal foot 1.45 Geo . Gardner , Jr. Macadamizing, per sq. ft . 4" .097 Curb , per linear foot .40 All concrete gutter, per sq. ft. including dip driveways and crossings .159 Sidewalk, per sq . ft . .129 12" corrugated copper steel culvert , 6 gauge , per lineal foot 1.50 12" couble asphalt water pipe , 14 gauge , per linear foot 1 .45 Pearson & Dickerson Macadamizing , per sq. ft . .11 Curb, _Der linear foot .50 Sidewalk , per sq. ft . .15 For all gutters and driveways , per sq. ft. .17 12" corr . copper steel culverts , per lin.ft. 1 .50 12" Asphalt dipped pipe , per lin . ft . 1.50 The bids being referred to the Engineer for checking he reported that the bid of Seccombe and Seccombe was reasonable and the lowest and recommended that the award be made accordingly, whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Award No . 508 ,_ which provides that the contract for said work goes to Seccombe and Seocombe at the ` prices named in his bid. The Engineer was directed to advise the contractors that the Council requested and expected the use of local aabor as far as possible . SEWAGE DISPOSAL LAND The City Attorney presented the followinglaeso_lution, which was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council : "RESOAED that the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation of the sixth class, enter into a contract with Harry Shepherd for the purchase of that certain piece or parcel of real property situate in the County of San Bernardino , State of California , and described as being: The Southwest Quarter and the South Half of the forthwest Quarter of Section 9 , Township 1 South , Range 3 West , S. B. B. & M. For the sum of $7 .200 .00 , $720 .00 cash to be paid at the time of execution of contract , and the balance in hot exceeding nine annual payments of $720 .00 each, commencing on March 1st , 1932 , and cont inuing yearly thereafter. Deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semi-annually , and that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City and to issue warrant in the sum �4 91 of $720 .00 to Security Title Insurance and Guarantee Company as escrow agent in pay- ment of the initial payment of the purchase price ; that the City pay its pro-rata share of county and state taxes for the year 1930-31 , and one-half of the escrow fee ; that the seller upon the completion of payment of purchase price shall furnish grant deed conveying title to the City free and clear of encumbrance except easements and rights of way of record and furnish therewith policy of title insurance with liability thereunder of not less than $7000 .00 showing title vested in seller free 71.1 and clear of encumbrance except as above stated. Q CO WATER RATES Ga Upon recommendation of the Water rates committee , the following schedule was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council : Domestic Rate : First 20 ,000trcu ft per month 80 per 100 cu ft All over 20 ,000 cu ft per month 5r( per 100 cu ft 3/4 inch meter , minimum, 2000 cu ft per month $ 1 .60 1 Inch meter , minimum, 2500 cu ft per month 2 .00 1� inch meter , minimum , 3100 cu ft per month 2.50 2 inch meter , minimum, 5000 cu ft per month 4 .00 3 inch meter, minimum,12500 cu ft per month 10.00 4 inch meter, minimum,15,600 cu ft per month 12.50 Irrigation Rate ;_ Where commercial crops are grown on areas of 20 ,000 square feet or more , the rate is 50V per day inch for all water used above the minimum, inside city. 60;1 per day inch outside city. DOG LICENSES The Mayor presented the request of J. A . Sharp, 1609 Orange Street for a refund of dog license fee paid on a dog that died a short time after license payment . Upon motion duly adopted, the request was granted and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly. The Mayor also presented the complaint of 0 . V. O 'Neal , 1005 Orange__Street for some one shooting his dog. Referred to the Police Chief and CommitSee . GARBAGE The question of employment and discharge of his employees by the garbage collector was considered. Members of the Council deemed they had no jurisdiction in the matter, but requested the Mayor to consult with Mr . Marsh, the collector , and urge him to employ_laa41 residents as far as possible . Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee voiced a verbal complaint of Mr . Patch, of the College Apartments,_relating to garbage rate charged , stating that he would probably ask for a permit to haul his own garbage . Councilman Krumm stated (that Mr . Judd, who was recently granted a permit to haul garbage from his restaurant on Orange Street , i would use. , the services of the public collectors soon as he could dispose of his hogs. MILL CREEK WATER ' C . T. Paine , of the Crafton Water Company addressed the Council in request that the City of Redlands and other owners of Mill Creek Zanja Water bear their pro- rata part of the cost of certain pine lines, etc . , built by the Crafton Water Company 92 that serves to benefit all owners of Mill Creek water . Members of the Council desiring more information and data , requested and it was determined that the Council and others interested would make a personal inspection trip of the grounds and matters connected with the proposition , the date for such trip to be arranged by thea Engineer and Mr. Paine. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee_ reported the verbal complaint of T. C . Harvey , 226 Alvarado Street , of the unpleasant odors and flies occasioned by the keeping of several head of deer on the property of Mrs. Chandler , adjoining his property on the north. Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm the matter was referred to the Board of Health for investigation and report . Councilman Fowler brought to attention of the Council the question of pay- ment to day laborers for loss of time by sickness, as related to customs prevailing with salaried employees . The Mayor referred the matter to Councilmen Krumm and ' Alexander, and the City Engineer and Clerk for investigation and recommendation. Bills and salaries were ordered paid. es ,aud.ited_by the finance Committee . No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned . Mayor , City of Redlands , California- Attest : / . y - lerk . -0-0-0- Redlands , California February 18th, 1931 Two o 'clock , P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krumm, Cromas and Alexander , together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved , after a correction on page 91 relating, to use of the garbage collection service by liar . Judd. C0fr IUNI .ATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed : From Guy C. Stockton, et al , expressing appreciation of the local Horse- shoe Club for improvement to—ita. .gr_o.unds_; From F. B. Orr and Boy Scouts in appreciation of the participation of the Council and officials in the Court of Honor program of February 13th , 1931. 0 From the Water Conservation Association, Riverside, acknowledging receipt of City warrant for $250 .00 toward the expense of the Association. From the League of California Municipalities requesting support of Senate Bill No . 126relating to the °retcall" law. A communication from the League of California Municipalities requesting support of Senate Bill No . 386, relating to paving and repair of City Streetg,_forming a connecting link in the highway system, was presented and upon motion, duly seconded and carried, the Council endorsed said bill and the Clerk was directed to so communi- cate to Senatos_Sw; ng_an . Assemblyman Rrock . APPLICATIONS - PERMITS The written application of the Southern California Edison Company for per- mission to hang conduits on the south wall of the Mill Creek Zanja for the purpose of placing underground the wires in the alley west of Orange Street between State Street and Central Avenue, as per blue print attached, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion duly seconded the re�cuest was granted by the unanimous vote of the Council. The verbal application of Mr. St_ogdill, representing Foster & Kleiser, for permission to erect two billboards upon the rear of the lot at the northwest corner of 4itrus Avenue and Beacon Street , was denied by the unanimous vote of the Council. PETITIONS Petition No. 4070, Geo . K. Stokes, et al, for a sidewalk through Smiley_ Park from Grant Street to Parkwood Drive, was presented and referred to the Street and Park Committees and Engineer for investigation and recommendation. Petition No. 4071, Geo. N. Thomson, et al, for the improvement of Bond Street from Olive Avenue to Clark Street , was presented and referred to the Street Committee and Engineer for investigation and recommendation. Petition No. 4072, Arth & Hentschke, et al, for City water service on ' Mission Road and South Nevada Street , was presented and referred to the Water Com- mittee and Engineer for investigation and recommendation. REPORTS Reports of the Recorder and Accountant for the month of January, 1931, were presented and ordered filld. Report of the Board of Health relating to keeping of deer at the southwest corner of West Olive Avenue and Alvarado Street, declaring same as constituting a public nuisance, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion duly seconded, the findings of the Board of Health were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council, and the City Attorney was directed to take the necessary steps to abate the nuisance . DEEDS A deed from Dr. E. J. Eytinge, et al, conveying to the City a small strip of land for public use, at the northeast corner of Cajon Street and Franklin Ayence was presented by the Clerk, accepted by the Council, and ordered placed of record. Y‘- j 1 iII . I y 1 ^I A deed from John V. Conrad, a single man, conveying to the City a small , il parcel of land at the southwest corner of West State and First Streets for use in the proposed improvement of West State Street, was presented by the Clerk, acceoted by vote of the Council and ordered placed of record. The Engineer stated that deeds! ' for the proposed improvement had been secured from all owners except the Gas Company h 1 and he expected that in a short time. TAXES - REBATES 1 Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the City taxes for the year 1930. Smiley Estate (Smiley Heights) tax bills Nos. 3553, 3554, 3555 and 4437, amounting to $1,193.12 was ordered cancelled as per custom in past years; also tax bill No. _1987property at the northeast corner of Church Street and Sylvan Boulevard, acquired for the widening of Sylvan Boulevard under Resolution of Intention No. 479. The con-1 ! dition of the road through the Heights was discussed in connection with the cancelling II of the taxes,_and referred to the Street Committee and Engineer. 1 FIRE TRUCK -(Hook and Ladder) 1 Itl Councilman Krumm of the Fire Committee, presented a blue print of a special built hook and ladder truck fully equipped to meet the needs of the City, at a dost of $27_., 835 .00 for truck and equipment plus an additional charge of $185.00 for a life net. He stated the purchase coulbe made upon ,payments of $150.00 per month, 6% IiFtenrest on deferred payments. 3;A representative of the firm was present and assured the Council of a delivery in 45 days. Councilman Krumm re ommended and moved that the purchase be made and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the contract for and on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. p II SEWER LAND pd Engineer Hinckley advised the Council that 320 acres of land adjoining on the west the land purchased from Harry Shepherd, could be had for $30.00 per acre. After V due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander, that the City purchase the south 160 acres of the tract,_was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council, whereupon the City Council unanimously adopted the following_Resolution: RESOLVED that the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation of the sixth class, enter into a contract with A. J. Sayre a widower, for the_purchase of that certain piece or parcel of real property situate in the County of San Bernardino, State of California, and described as being: The Southeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 1 South,,__Hange 3 West, S.B.B. & M. , for the sum of $4, 800:00, $480.00 cash to be paid at the time of execution of con- ! tract, and the remainder in not exceeding nine annual installment payments of not less than $480.00 each, commencing on March 1st, 1932 and continuing yearly there- I after. Deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of six percent per annum, payable semi-annually, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are hereby I ! authorized and empowered to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City and I ' to issue warrants accordingly; that the City pay its pro-rata share of county and state taxes for the year 1930-1931 , and one-half of the escrow fee; that the seller upon completion of payment of purchase price shall furnish grant deed conveying title IIto the City free and clear of encumbr_an.ce excepting easements and rights of way of record and furnish there ith policy of title insurance with liability thereunder of not less than $4,000.00 showing title vested in seller free and clear of encumbrance except as above stated. 1 WATER RATES Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm, the water . Lrates as approved at the last meeting of this Board; were orddre4 effective for May Vmeter readings, June 1st bills, by the unanimous vote of the Council. ORDINANCES Upon request of the City Attorney, the preparation of an Ordinance relating to Suvdivision Maps was continued. The City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance establishing fire districts for consideration at the next meeting of this Board. e ! C---- }= % ^ 1 c /t.c-uu�c.-�t.' Act 'E.Lc"�`+�w.-. /�,�, : -��I /tf-�..rK- / __i,P 95 BOULEVARD STOP SIGNALS Upon motion of Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman Krumm, a boulevard Stop sign was ordered placed on the roadway through the City Hall Park at its inter- section with Cajon Street , under supervision of the Police Chief and Committee. BUSIIESS LICENSE H. C . Deming protested payment of delinquent penalty upon his business license on the grounds that the amount of penalty for delinquency was not stated upon the notices sent out ,_ and claimed he did not receive courteous treatment when 0 he protested to the collectors office. He was assured that the charge of discourtesy 4 would be investigated , but a refund of the delinquent pena1tyould be a precedent the Board would hesitate estab].is_hings_ BONDS - PURCHASE A proposal of the Pacific Company_, Los Angeles , to sell the City$2,000 .00 of Bear Valley Mutual Water Bonds , 5% maturing July 1, 1931 , at par plus accrued interest was presented by the Clerk and upon motion duly seconded and carried , the purchase was authorized upon approval of the City Attorney as to its legality . TEIE PHONE - Loma Linda district The application of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company for establishing a separate telephone exchange area to serve the Loma_Ll_rid_ iflript heard by the Railroad Commission on the 17th instant , was next considered , and upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander that the City Attorney file with the State Railroad Commission , the protest of this Council to the granting of the application, creating a toll charge , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board . EMPLOYEES, sickness , etc . The Committee to which the natter was referred , requested more time for report and recommendation as to pay for time of employees lost by sickness , pending data as to the cost of insurance coverage_._ STODDART TRIANGLE The Clerk presented report of the Trust Officer of the Bank of America enclosing a copy of the contract between W. K. Stoddart and the City relating to the triangle parcel of land at Fern Avenue , beacon Street and Roosevelt Road . Upon motion,_ the Copy was ordered filed and a: warrant for $11 .25 to re-imburse Mr. Stoddart on account of two policies of Title Insurance being issued , was ordered issued to said Bank of America . Records of this Council , Book 13 , page 83 , are referred to for Resolution authorizing contract . RESOLUTIONS The following hesolutions were continued : Nos. 484, 507 and 508 . RESOLUTION NO. 481 Orange Street widening (west side ) The Clerk presented the demand of Redlands Security Company for the sum of u11 ,449 .78 ,_being the amount authorized in that certain "Resolution Authorizing_ Compromise of 9ondemnation Action" , adopted by this Board on December 3 , 1930 , Book 96 a R 13 , Page 70 ; the sum of $10 ,550 .22 being paid by Special Warrant No . 50 ,_issued by the Commissioners in said proceedings No . 481. Councilman Krumm again entered his protest to the payment , but stated that having received no active support from the I public, he would take no legal steps to stop payment . A motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexander that a warrant for said sum of $11 be issued to the Redlands Security Company , payable out of the General Fund , was adopted by the ' following vote ; Ayes : Councilmen Fowler , Cromas , Alexander and Mayor Lelean. Noes : Councilman Krumm. RESOLUTION No . 509 (Close Hastings St . South of W. Olive Ave) Proper published Notice having been made , upon motion duly seconded and carried, the Council adopted the following Resolution: RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Redlands, that Hastings Street lying south of West Olive Avenue (Map of Nebraska Tract ) in the City of Redlands, be and the same is hereby closed , vacated and abandoned : IIIT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that it appears to the City Council 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 I same ; therefore , no commissioners are appointed to assess the benefits or damages for said work or to have supervision thereof. WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE This being the time set for consideration of the proposed improvement of West Highland Avenue , about forty residents and owners of property on the Avenue were present and the Mayor stated the object of the meeting was to determine what the property owners desired. Dr. Sweeney addressed the Council urging that pro- ceedings be started for the paving of the avenue , leaving the question of sidewalks to the individual property owner , and filed a petition supporting same , signed by 29 property owners , probably representing a majority frontage . The discussion was joined in by a number of those Present , a majority of whom favored the improvement . I Dr. Sweeney suggested a committee of seven property owners to confer with the Engineer and determine the type of paving ,etc . J. F. Wheat., opposed to the improvement , suggested that the Council appoint a committee of four , two from each side of the controversy , and the four so appointed choose a fifth member, to consult the property ,owners on the Avenue and determine what improvement , if any , is desired. After a free and thorough discussion, a motion by Councilman Krumm that the petition be _granted and a Committee be appointed to determine as to grades and tyaof paving, 0 lwas seconded by Councilman Cromas and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. I A Councilman Alexander moved that a committee of five be appointed,, seconded by Council-. 'Iman Krumm, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council . After numerous sug- gestions as to members of the Committee it was agreed that each Councilman name one member for the Committee , which resulted in the seledtion of Lyman M. King, LiRgh Mont- =try, Benjamin Johnson, Dr. Sweeney , and James .e. v'iheat. Upon motion of Council- man Alexander seconded by Councilman Krumm, the above selections were confirmed, e 97 with jman M. King as Chairman, by the unanimous vote of the Council . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further busines.s_demanding attention, on motion the meeting adJourned_._ 712 Attest : , it erk. -111 0 -0-0-0- Redlands , California . March 4th , 1931_. Two o ' clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Cromas , Krumm and Alexander, together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved . ORAL PETITIONS Prof. E. R. Nichols , of the University of Redlands , requested permission for use of the Prosellis on the evenings of May 23rd , 25th and 26th , 1931, for presentation of "Freiburg 's Passion Play" sponsored by the Speech Department of the University. He requested permission to erect temporary bleachers and. to close the streets as has been the custom on such occasions. Upon motion unanimously adopted , the requests were granted , under supervision of the Park Department and Engineer . Miss Christine Lindenberg requested the _planting of cocoa plumose palms in front of her Property on Orange Street . The matter of such planting and the ex- pense incident to same was discussed , and the Park Committee and Engineer were authorized and directed to proceed with the plantings according to their program , the property owners to bear one-half of the expense . LAMP GLOBE CONTRACT The question of cancellation of' the City ' s lamp globe contract with Edison Lamp Works brought up by a representative of the Company , because the local representative , Nash Electrical Company , through whom the City was dealing , had change& to a different supply house , was considered , and upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander , the matter was referred to the Lighting_ Committee and Engineer with full Hower to act . GASOLINE STATION W. H. Johnson, Agent , to whom permission was granted for the erection of a 98 gasoline station at the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Beacon Street , presented to the Board plans for same , stating that the General Petroleum Company_ would use the site instead of the Standard Oil Company as originally intended . The plans were referred to the Engineer, Building Inspector and Fire 9ommittee for in- spection and recommendation. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE - LOMA LINDA Mr . Fisher of the Southwebtern Home Telephone Company addressed the Council in explanation of the Company ' s attitude in the matter of the Loma Linda exchange area toll rate , stating the Company was only endeavoring to meet the wishes and demands of its patrons , and that it appeared very clearly that Loma Linda desired the Toll rate for Redlands in order to secure a lower local service rate .. T3OND STREET Upon recommendation of the Street Committee the Engineer was directed to ;prepare and submit plans and specifications for the improvement of Bond Street from West Olive Avenue to Clark Street . WEST HIGHLAND AVE_ The following written report of the Committee of property owners , Lyman M. King, Chairman , relating to improvement of West Highland Avenue and portion of Ceder Avenue , was presented and ordered filed : • "To the Honorable City Council, Redlands , Calif. Gentlemen: The Highland Ave . Property Owners Committee appointed by your honorable body February 18th, 1931 , begs to submit the following report : We recommend that a 4 inch macadam pavement with asph- altic oil wearing surface be laid on West Highland Ave . from Cajon Street to Cedar Ave . and on Cedar Ave . from its junction with Highland Ave . to Serpentine. Drive and that the roadway be left with as rough or non-skid 8 surface as practicable . That the carline in Cedar Ave . be removed , between Serpentine Drive and Crown St . That the curb on the southerly side Qf W. Highland Ave , where the same is more than 1 foot in elevation above the opposite curb on the northerly side of the street be lowered to within approximately one foot of the elevation of the curb on the northerly side . It is understood that where these curbs are reset, split stone curbs similar to those now on the street , be used and that concrete gutters be constructed the full length of said streets , the cost of this work to be assessed against the whole street . We further recommend that the Gas Co . and City Water Dept . lay or re-lay sufficient and satisfactory mains , together with all laterals , where possible or practicable , before the roadway is paved . That all sewer laterals , wherever the sewer is in the center of the street and the lateral is not yet laid , be laid from and connecting with the sewer to the curbline of each lot• or parcel of land and that this work be included in the speci- fications for the improvement of the said streets . Respectfully submitted, Lyman M. King ( Signed) Chairman of. the Highland Ave . Property Owners Committee . " 99 The recommendations of the Committee were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council , except as relating to curbs , the Council suggesting that all stone curbs be removed and be replaced by concrete curbs , and the Clerk was directed to refer this suggestion to the Committee for its consideration and recommendation. The Engineer was directed to prepare plans and specifications for the improvement of West highland Avenue , and for Cedar Avenue from West Highland Avenue to Serpentine Diive , and present same to this Board for consideration at its next regular meeting. . .� � i�E30T,U1 IONS 32 32 The following. Resolutions were continued : Nos . 484 , 507 508 and 509 . • REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer for January and of the Judge , Sanitary Inspector , Fire Department , Veterinary , Police Debartment , Building Inspector and Radio Inter- ference Inspector for February, 1931 , were presented and ordered filed . Mr . Yount , Radio inspector was assured by the Council of its full supnortJin his efforts at enforcement of the Ordinance relating to radio interference . ORDINANCES 0rdinance_No .__741 , creating and l%stablishing Fire Zones , was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules. Ita 7412 Upon recommendation of the Sanitary Committee . an Ordinance/placing the handling of rubbish and vette matter from business houses under control of the City Garbage Collector , was .introduced and laid over under the rules . FIRE EQUIPMENT=CONTRACT The Clerk presented a copy of the Contract for purchase by the City from the Mack-International Motor Truck Corporation, certain fire apparetus and egaLpimit, dated February 17th , 1931 , which was ordered filed . APPLICATION - PERMIT The application of Donald & Gowland for permission to install underground , one ten thousand gallon gasoline storage tank, at their place of business , 227 East State Street , was presented and upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler, wa sranted by the unanimous vote of the Board , installation to be under supervLsion of the Fire Chief. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed . From _Metropolitan :nater District „advising of a meeting, March 6th, 1931 , at Los Angeles , California ; From State railroad Commission acknowledging receipt of the protest of this Council to the establishing of a toll charge service between Redlands and Loma Linda ; From Department of Public Health,_ Sacramento , acknowledging receipt of the City ' s application for new sewage disposal; From the local Chamber of Commerce , expressing appreciation of the 100 { Council ' s interest and co-operation in the Orange Show Exhibit ; From Richard T . Eddy , Traffic Consultant , Los Angeles , relating to his work in the matter of freight and traffic rate adjustments , etc . ROOSTERS A communication from F. B. Orr ,_5O9 Fourth Street , protesting crowing roosters In his neighborhood was presented and referred to the Sanitary Committee . Councilman Krurnm stated he was already giving consideration to similar protests from other parts of the City . LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MTrNTCTPALTTTF$ A communication from the League of California Municipalities requesting support of this Council for Senate Bills Nos. 52 and 53 , designed to properly protect cities and officials from damage suits arising from injuries to person or property resulting from dangerous or defective conditions of public streets , etc . , was pre- sented and ordered filed . Upon motion duly adopted the Clerk was authorized and , directed to communicate to Senator Swing and hssemblyman Brock, the endorsement of said Bills , requesting their support of same. MILL CREEK CAMP - LOTS A communication from Forest Supervisor Elliott „ advising that the six lots ! adjacent to the City' s mountain camp site , heretofore reserved fol. this City' s use , were no longer so reserved , but were open for lease to the general public , was presented and ordered filed , and the Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of the letter and express to the Supervisor the appreciation of the City for the long time these lots were reserved for its use . PEACE MONUMENT A communication from the Peace Department of the local W. suggesting the casting of a Peace Monument from the cannon now in Library Park , was presented and ordered filed. Members of the Council expressed themselves as favoring retaining the cannon, but ready to consider the gift of a peace monument from the IW. C . T. U. , and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to the President of the W. C . T. U. WATER SUIT NO. 5-51-C A Stipulation for Decree in a Suit of Santa Ana River Development Company Ivs . Bear Valley Mutual Water Company et al , (for transporting water into Moreno Valley ) , dismissing the suit as applied to the Ciy of xedlands , was presented and the Mayor and Clerk were duly authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City . PLATNNING COWISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of March 2nd , 1931 , was presented and ordered filed_. "The petition of Mrs . M. Mnaaell_, t.o remove the pepper tree on the Columbia Street side of 502 West Colton Avenue , was recommended to be denied . 101 'lq3) The petition of the Redlands Community Hospital , L. L. Moore , Secretary , for the removal of a pepper tree in the center of the road at the beginning of the circle in Terracina Park, was recom- mended to be granted ." Upon motion, duly seconded , the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. BARKS The improvement of Franklin Avenue Park ( so-called ) , and the laying of a �.� a' ..ew= ._k through Smiley Park north of the roadway__from Grant Street to Parkwood Drive , O .9 was referred to the Park Committee and Engineer , with power to act . FIRE HALL d Repainting of the Fire Hall was referred to the fire Committee with full tower to act . GA S0.1.41 ITE SUPPLY Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander , the Engineer was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for supplying_gs=oline to the City for one year , beginning May1s_t.,. 1931_._ Jana LANDS The question of leasing for grazing purposes the lands in mill Creek Canyon owned by the City, or lands in which the City is interested , was brought up by the Clerk and upon recommendation of the Water Committee , the Council members were unanimous in opposition to such leasing. LIIdIOLN EEMORIAL SHRINE SITE The question of location of the site of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine was discussed , members of the Council expressing confidence in the judgment of the Mayor and Committee of Citizens having same in charge ._ MILL CREEK WATER The Engineer reported that the date for a tour of inspection of the grounds and matters connected with the request of the Crafton Water Company made at a former meeting, for the City to bear a part of the expense of a certain pipe line built by the Crafton Water Company , was Friday, March 6th, 1931 . at 9 o ' clock, A . M. All members expressed intention to make the tripi FINANCES The question of Department expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year , revealed the necessity for closely adhering to the budget appropriations if a deficit is to be avoided, and the Mayor urged all Department. heads to curtail expenditures to the limit . MISCELLANEOUS Upon recommendation of the Fire Committee , the Engineer was directed to clear the rubbish from Lot 30 , Ross and Rausch Addition , belonging to the Associated Charities , the buildings having been destroyed by fire. 1021 1 �l The question of Fire hydrants in outlying districts , and discourtesies of some City employees ,_was discussed with the determination to place fire hydrants as fast as funds are available , and to insist that all employees treat the public with_pr9ner courtesy The Attorney and Engineer were granted permission to be ab nt mt next regular meeting in attendance upon a State Water meeting at Riverside on that date . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business demanding attention , on motion , the meeting adjourned._. 4, 1€21.4. ' A'.a yor Cit of Redlands ealifornia . // ,1 Attest : sags* i nrot a rk . 111--3-0-0-- Redlands , California . March 18th_ 1931 Two o ' clock , P . M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, held at the regular place of meeting. Present ; Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, aromas and Alexander, together with the City Clerk. Absent : Attorney Hartzell and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and. approved . LINCOLN SHRINE E. M. Lyon, of the Library Board , addressed the Council relating to the location of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine , proposed to be erected and given to the City by Mr. and Mrs . Robert Watchhorn, stating that the Library Board of Trustees and Citizens ' Committee were agreed upon a location south of the Library Building at or near the old band stand . Mr. Watchhorn and the architect were present and I ' voiced their approval of the location, whereupon the following Resolution was unani- mously adopted : RESOLVED; That Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watchhorn be granted permission to build and construct , at their own cost , such a building as they may desire in the Library Park , at or near the place indicated . Such build- ing to be located south of the present Library Building and at the approximate location of the old band stand . That the said Mr . and Mrs . Robert Watchhorn and architects , agents and employees be permitted to enter upon the said Library Park , remove all present structures which interfere with the construction of the building at the location desired , as well as trees and shrubbery, and to build and construct thereon the Memorial under consideration . That the only limitation placed upon such work be that the premises be restored to as near present conditions upon the completion of the work as is practical and possible, and that the total cost of such operations be borne by Mr. and Mrs . Watdhhorn. IV 103 AMERICAN NATURE SOCIETY Irs. J. R. Finlay, a member of the California Council for Protection of Roadside Beauty , addressed the Board , introducing Mrs. W. L. Lawton, a representative of the American Nature Association, who in a few remarks complimented the City' s program of tree planting in the business district , and suggested that business signs be placed flat to the buildings and billboards be confined to the business district , and that the Association believes the roadside is as important as the roadbed , the object of the Association being to assist in all matters pertaining to conservation 714 of natural beauty along the roadsides. GO SIGNS ezt Verbal application of Smith & Mosso for permission to erect a neon sign in the parking at 301 West Colton Avenue was granted , subject to approval of location and sign by‘the Engineer and Street Committee . GASOLINE STATION An Engineer representing the General Petroleum Company was before the Board relating to plans for a service station at the southeast corner of Citrus Ave- nue and Beacon Street . Certain changes in the plans were recommended by the Com- mittee to whom the matter was referred at last meeting , whereupon a motion by Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman Cromas that upon approval of revised clans by the Engineer , Building Inspector and Fire Committee , a permit issue , was duly adopted , Councilman Fowler voting "no.", , stating he had opposed the original permit for a. station at that location and saw no reason for changing his attitude . APPLICATION - KEEP COWS The application of A . Rife for permission to keep two cows at 1027 East Central Avenue , was ;ranted, upon recommendation of the Health Committee . A con- troversy between the Uity Veterinarian and the Secretary of the Board of Health as to "who is who" in such matters, was referred to the Health Committee of this Board for adjustment and determination. ORDINANCES Ordinance No . 741 , Creating and Establishing Fire Zones , introduced at the last regular meeting , was duly adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Alexander , Cromas , Fowler , Krumm and Mayor Lelean. Noes -_ None . Ordinance No . 740 , Relating to Filing of Subdivision Maps , and a proposed Ordinance No . 742 , Relating to Handling of Rubbish in the business dist- rict , were continued. Copies of Ordinances of other cities relating to condemnation and removal of dilapidated buildings ,_ etc . , from private property , were referred to the City Attorne" for advice and recommendation. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued : Nos . 507 and 508 . 104 RESOLUTION NO. 484 (Sylvan Boulevard) Upon statement of the Clerk that only a '- • . _ - - . .e e furnished the City with a 'aertificate of Title for land taken in 2 Ivan Boulevard widening No . ' 484, while the others furnished only a grant deed , a refund of the amount paid, by said parties..was authorized where the amount of award for property taken was not in excess of 5300 .00 . RESOLUTION NO. 510 (West Highland. Avenue and Portion Cedar Ave) The Citizens ' Committee appointed by this Council to investigate and re- port as regards the paving and improvement of Highland Avenue from Cajon Street west to Crown Street having presented a written report , which report not only re- commends the paving of Highland Avenue between the points indicated and the im- provement of the curbs and gutters on said Street wherever needed, but also recom- mends that the Pacific Electric car line on Cedar Avenue from Crown Street to Serpen- tine Drive be removed, and that the said Cedar Avenue between taid points also be I paved , and that thecurbs and nutters be repaired where needed , and the Council being' filly advised in the premises , and having considered the same , by unanimous vote adopts a resolution approving the report of the Citi zeno ' Committee as filed . It is further resolved that the Pacific Electric Railway Company be per- mitted to discontinue service upon Cedar =venue between the points above indicated and to remove its car line therefrom upon payment to the city Engineer of the cost of grading and leveling down the right of way from which the said car line will be removed and of oilznc, the same which is hereby fixed at the sum of thirty cents per lineal foot for the distance over which the said car track is removed . Upon motion, the City Council adopted a Resolution instructing the City tl Engineer to make and submit plans and specifications for the improvement of Voest Highland Avenue and a portion of Cedar Avenue , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of intention No . 510 , to be hereafter adopted. Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and submitted plans and specifications for the work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No . 510 , whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution RESObVED:J that the plans , profile , detailed drawing and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improvement contemplated under proposed Resolution of Intention No . 510 , be and the same are hereby approved and adopted . On motion, the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No . 510 , which provides for the work and improvement , and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. BOE'D STREET A protest representing 565 feet frontage , to Petition foo . 4071 , for im- provement of Bond Street from Olive Avenue to Clark Street , was presented and after due consideration , a motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler , that the petition and protest be tabled , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council.. � ri 105 SIDEWALKS The question of location of a sidewalk from Grant Street to Parkwood Drive through the Park , north of the roadway , per Petition No . 4070 ,_filed February 18th, 1931 , was again brought to the attention of the Council by the Clerk presenting Petition No . 4074 , requesting that the sidewalk follow the contour of the roadway , and Petition No . 4075 , expressing confidence in the judgment of the Engineer and Park Committee in selection of the location. After due consideration the Petitions were ordered filed , and the matter left in the hands of the Engineer and Park 71.4 Committee with full power to- act . CD COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: Notice of Meeting of California Sewage Works Association at Ventura , California , March 23rd and 24th , 1931; League of California Municipalities re : Senate Bills Nos . 526 anct 52t,_and Assembly Bill' Nb . 573 , relating to traffic fines; Senator Swing and Assemblyman Brock acknowledging recei .t of communications from Mayor Lelean and Councilman Krumm opposing Bills Nos. 526 , 527 and 573 . PLANKING COMMISSION The following report of a special meeting of the Planning Commission, March 9th, 1931 , was presented and ordered filed: "At a special meeting of the Planning Commission held March 9th , 1931, the petition of Salsbury & Beachboerd (No . 4076) for permission to erect an apartment house at the southwest corner of State and Church Streets' with a five foot set back line on Church Streets , was discussed and the following recommendation made : Recommend the petition be not granted AR ' let . Its erection would prevent the future widening of Church Street without great expense . 2nd . The apartment house itself , the street and the school buildings would look better with the ten foot set back. 3td. Every exception granted to the Ordinance weakens the same ." Upon motion duly seconded, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was unanimously approved . REPORTS Reports of the Clerk , Treasurer and Accountant for the month of February , 1931 , were presented and ordered filed. PARKS Use of the City Parks by Mexicans on occasion of their two national_ holidays, was granted, upon proper -application being made to the Park Committee and Superintendent . GARBAGE Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm of the Health and Sani- tation Committee , seconded by Councilman Fowler, the permit granted to A . E. Judd , January 7th, 1931 , for the handling of garbage and waste matter from his place of business at 224 Orange Street , was revoked by the unanimous vote of the Council , and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to Mr. Judd. 106 SEWER LAND Upon motion duly seconded and adopted , the initial payment of $480 .00 on the purchase price of the Southeast quarter of Section 8 , Township 1 South, Range 3 West from A . J. Sayres ,_was authorized, subject to approval of legal papers by I the City Attorney . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned . i 1- C S.P.0 112-44.-- Mayor , Lity of tcedlands , California . Attest : / ' _ a ► i'lerrrk. -0-0-0-0- I Redlands , California . _April 1st , 1931 . Two o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , California , held at the regular place of meeting . Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler , Krunim, Alexander and Cromas , together with the Clerk , Attorney and Engineer. { The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and •approved . t "WEEK OF F'LO'7ERS" P. H. Clock, Chairman of the Flower Show Committee of the Chamber ofCom- I amerce , addressed the Council in request for an appropriation of $250 .00 toward the expense of the "Week of flowers" , April 14 - 18th , 1931 . The matter was discussed I iat some length owing to the shortage of Hinds available for such purpose , Councilman Krurnm proposing to pa y50 .00 if other members of the Board would contribute a like sum. A motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexanuer that tile stir or $250 .00 be appropriated, from the General Fund , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council , and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly . COI iUNICATIUNS ' The following communications were presented and ordered filed ; 1 From California Real Estate Association relating to advertising in the Progress Number of the Real Estate Magazine ; From Union Metal (Manufacturing Company , Canton , Ohio , relating to metal lighting standards ; I From University of Southern California , relating to short course in Citizen- ship and Public Administration;___ From Boulder Dam Association, report by S. C . Evans on meeting of Southwest S Water League at an_fie.;o ,. March 21st , 1931 ; fl 1 107 11vcomfAuhicat.ion from California Municipal Utilities Association, enclosing a oopy of Assembly Bill No . 220 , relating to Weights and Measure Act , and recommend- ' ing opposition to same , was presented and ordered filed., and the City Attornex was authorized and directed to request our representatives, Swing and Brock , to oppose its passage . A communication from A . T . Park , Agent , seeking the attitude of the Council relating. to closing a certain; public alley if the Government should purchase a Post C Office site on the east side of Seventh Street at State Street and Citrus Avenue , AZ was presented and ordered filed , and the Clerk was directed to advise Lr . Park and others interested in selection of a Post Office site , that the Couhoil would co- operate in every way practicable with the Government in its plans for a Federal Building in this City . A communication from E. A . Bethurum, 1009 Clay Street tendering the City some German Roller Canary birds if the City would build a suitable aviary in the City Hall Park , was presented, and ordered filed . A vote of appreciation was ex- tended to mr . dethurum for his offer ,. which the Council felt it could not accept owing to lack of funds, and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to Er. Bethurum. REPORTS The following Reports were presented and ordered filed : From the Redlands Heights Water Company , for the year ending February 28th, 1931 ; From the Sanitary Department , Radio Inspector, Fire Department , Police Department and Building Inspector, for the month of' March , 1931 . PLANNING COIvMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held March 30th , 1931 , was presented and ordered filed : "Petition (No . 4077 ) of Security First National, Bank of Los Angeles , for permission to install an electric sign at their building , corner State and Orange Streets , granted ; Petition (No . 4078 ) of I. G. Walden for permission to keep 250 chickens at 1122 West Chestnut Avenue , denied ; Petition (No . 4079) of T. V. Gibson, et al , for closing alleybetween San Gorgonio Drive and Mill Street in Moore and Woodworth Brookside Subdivision, denied . with suggestion that City remedy the dust , etc . , along same . (Tree ) Petition (No . 794) of Carl C . E. Brodersen to remove olive trees along Ridge Street ; granted . Above mentioned petitions are enclosed". Upon motion duly seconded , the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved by the jxnanimous vote of the Council . SEWER AND SEWAGE A communication of J. W. & H., C . Havvs,_ requesting the Board to investi ,- e 108 and consider the needs of a sewer line on 61est Palm Avenue from Center Street to San Mateo Street , was presented and referred to the Engineer for plans and specifications . A communication from the State Department of Public Health submitting a ' copy of the findings and opinions of the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering relating to the application of this City for a permit to establish a sewer farm along the Santa Ana River bottom, and fixing April 11th , 1931 , as the date for final hearing, was presented and ordered filed . ORDINANCES Consideration of Ordinances and proposed Ordinance relating to ubdivision Maps , Condemantion of Buildings , and Hauli ,g of Rubbish in the business district , were continued until next meeting. RESOLUTIONS Tne following Resolut ions were continued : Nos . 507 , 508 and 510 . GASOLITE BIDS This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying gasoline to 111 City autos for one year , the following bids were presented, publicly opened and declared : Home Oil Company Flat price of 110 per gal. Ethyl 140' per gal. General Petroleum Corporation 4/ less than tank wagon price with maximum price of 13/ per gal . Ethyl - 3/ more than regular gasoline with maximum price of 16/. Shell Oil Company Regular tank wagon price with maximum price of l3-��,- per gal . Standard Oil Company of California i.aximum price of 130 per gal . Union Oil Company of California . Tank wagon price witn maximum of 101 per gallop Ethyl - 3/ per gal . more than regular gasoline The bid of the Union Oil Company being the lowest , upon motion duly seconded and adopted , was accepted , and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute a contract accordingly . SWIh4'[ING POOL The Clerk was directed to make alplication to the State Board of Health for a permit to operate the Municipal Siiitnming Pool this season. CEDAR AVEN-E (Car line ) A communication from H. E. DeNyse , Assistant Engineer, Pacific Electric Railway Company , relating to the remoleal of its tracks from Cedar : venue between Crown Street and Serpentine Drive , without expense of paving its nine foot right-of- way , was presented and given due consideration , after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, that the said. Company be permitted to remove its tracks and abandon its right -of-way upon payment to the City of the awn of thirty cents per linear foot , the estimated cost of placing its right-of-way so abandoned, in groper condition . 109 BUSINESS LICENSE Councilman Alexander of the Finance Committee , presented a list of dZlin- quent business licenses submitted by the Business License Collector , and upon motion duly seconded and adopted , the City Attorney was authorized and directed to take the necessary stens to collect same , and to report his efforts to this Board . SERVICE STATION ( Southeast Cor. Citrus Ave & Beacon St ) The Clerk presented a blueprint of the revised plane of the service ° - ' 04 proposed at the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Beacon Street . The revised O plans conforming to the changes recommended by the Committee to whom referred , upon d motion of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Alexander, the permit was author- ized , with the moving end removal of trees in the jtreet Parking subject to the appro al of the Engineer , Street and Park Committees . ELECTRIC AND GAS RATES Chairman Alexander of the Committee for seeking data looking toward lower gas and electric rates for the City , reported progress , and requested that an additional member be named on the Committee with an idea of looking into the cost of purchase or building an electric distributing system. Upon suggestion of the Mayor, the Uity Engineer was added to the Committee . FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Krurnm of the Fire Committee reported the repainting of the Fire Hall ; plans for remDval of the old bell ;. and that the new fire truck would be delayed a week or so in delivery . "FR.ANKLIN" PARK Plans for planting in Franklin Park ,_ so-called , approximately 224 plants and shrubs at an estimated cost of $155 .00 , were approved by the Council , upon recom- mendation of the Park Committee . WATER J. J . Prendergast , of the Bear Valley Mutual Water Company, addressed the Council relative to its attitude in the matter of water distribution this coming season . He was assured that the City would co-operate in every way possible for the best interests of the public and the conservation of water. MILL CREEK CAMP The question of improvement at the Mill Creek Camp site , was considered , the U. S. Forettry Department suggesting the expending of approximately $500 .00 a year if the City desires to retain the site . The Council decided to inspect the site and prepare plans for submission to the Forestry Department . FridaL, April 10th. 1901 , wbs fixed at the time for the inspection trip , under supervision of the Engineer . RADIO INSPECTOR The three-months period of experimenting in detecting radio interference_ having elapsed and the Council being satisfied that good results were obtained , 110. E u' I requested Mr . Yount to continue his work until further order of this Board, under supervision of Councilman Fowler. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee . I No further business demanding attention , on motion, the meeting adjourned. Mayor, City of Redlands, California . Attest : , Ci -0-0-0- Redlands, California. April 15th, 1931 . IITwo O 'clock, P. M, A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Alexander, Cromas, to- ' gether with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. I SUMMER PLAYGROUND Mrs. Fred Arth and Mrs. Claude Tenny representing the Parent-Teachers Association, outlined to the Board a program for supervised recreation during the vacation period_ and requested use of the City Parks for same, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Plan was endorsed, permission to use the Parks granted, and the Council agreed to assist in ever-r way_practicable, . STREET BANNER I A representative of the High School Student Body requested permission to hang a banner across Orange Street between State Street and Central Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexander, the request was denied, hCouncilman Krumm voting "no" . NATIONAL BOYS WEEK Robert Gill and Rue Krenkler of the High School, addressed the Council Nin request for its co-operation in National Boys Week in May. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Council pledged its suppkrt to the extent of turning the affairs of City government over to representatives of the High School for one day, May 6th, 19311 on which day all municipal affices and departments will be in charge of representatives of the local High School. • APPLICATION-PERMIT 'f� The written application osbun for permission to erect a tent for exhibition purposes on April 20-22, 1931, at the northwest corner of Central Avenue q i 111 and Fourth Street, was granted per motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Council- man Krumm. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: I From General Appraisal Company, Los Angeles; Frank J. Medine, Los Angeles, relating to trucks for sale; University of Southern California, relating to Short Course, School of Public Administration; Boulder Dam Association; Mrs . Webster, Pt J Chairman, Peace Department of the W. C. T . U. , relating to a Peace monument. dCommunications from Stromberg-Carlson Telephone Manufacturing Company, Q Los Angeles; and From the Gamewell Company, Chicago, were presented and referred to the _plice Committee. A communication from Secretary of Conference Committee, National and Inter- national City Planning, relating to 1932 Conference was presented and the efforts to bring the conference to Los Angeles, were endorsed. A communication from the League of California Municipalities relating to Assembly Constitutional Amendment # 11 , Assembly Bill # 1188 and Senate Bill # 283, relating to Taxation of Motor vehicles, was referred to the Attorney and Mayor with_power to act . AUTO CAMP Lewis Keep made verbal application to operate an auto camp at the southeast corner of West Lugonia Avenue and_Lawton Street_. He was directed to file a written a9plication with the Planning Commission. BUILDING LINE M. Worley, representjg Mr. Purvis, requested permission to place a building_ II on _Lot 21, Block B. Sub of Block 28, Redlands Survey, on the north side of East Olive Avenue east of Sixth Street, only two feet from the West property line. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler, the request was z anted .rovided the written consent of the owner of the property adjacent on the west be secured and filed with the Building Inspector. PLANNING COMMISSION The: following report of the Planning Commission meeting held April 13th, 1931, was presented and ordered *filed: "At a special meeting of the City_B annine Gommis_sion_held April 13th, 1931, the following recommendations were made: The problem of a Post Office site and the plans for a Civic Center was considered at great length and the recommendation made that the City Council appropriate $100.00 for expense of a Committee consisting of E. A. Moore, Idaac Ford and City Engineer Hinckley, in securing the best possible data and plans for the Civic Center, to be presented to the Planning Commission on IIApril 27th, 1931. The petition of Theodore Krumm to remove a pepper tree on East Citrus Avenue just west of the V. P. Hunt barn was referred to Messrs. Collett, Hinckley and Moore, for recommendation to the Council. The petition of Clarissa E. Landell, Executrix of the Emma C. England Estate, for permission to remove the black acacias on the south side of 112 West Highland Avenue from Cajon Street to Alvarado Street, was recommended to be granted. Above mentioned petitions are enclosed. " The recommendation relating to a Civic Center and appropriation of I $100 .00 for securing_plans and data, was approved, Councilman Krumm voting "no." E. A. Moore resigned from the Civic Center Committee and Councilman Cromas was chosen to fill the vacancy. 02.o. 775 A The recommendation relating to Petition of Mrs. Landell,4for removal of black acacia trees on the south side of West Highland Avenue, was approved. The committee appointed by the Planning Commission to report on the petition of Theodore Krumm for removal of a pepper tree just west of the V. P. ' Hunt barn on East Citrus Avenue, reported the withdrawal of the request. i ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 742, regulating the Removal and Disposal of Rubbish and Waste Matter within Certain Districts, introduced at a regular meeting, March 4th, 1931, was duly adopted by the following vote: ' Lives: Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Cromas and Alexander Noes` None Ordinance No. 740, Relating to filing of Subdivision Maps and Ordinance No. 74.3 Relating to Condemnation of Buildings,_ were continued for further consideration at the next meeting . An amendment to Section 5 of Ordinance No. 719, to include dead trea5 Ordinan` �e%.-Nol. 744, and shrubs,�was introduced and laid over under the rules. REPORTS _Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, for the month of March, 1931, and R i Southern California Gas Company for the year ending December 31st, 1930, c were presented and ordered filed. 5 ' RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued: Nos. 507 and 508. RE S.QLITTI9N_No_. 5l Q__ (Pave W. Highland Ave and Ptn Cedar Ave) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pur- suant to statute and notice given, to hear objections against the improvegient or the extent of the district for the improvement of West Highland Avenue and a portion of Cedar Avenue,_particularly described in Resolution of Intention No. 510, adopted March 18th, 1931 . The Clerk presented a communication from Mrs. Annie L. Rabbeth, owner of property at Cedar Avenue and Serpentine Drive, requesting that the cost of Qement_gutt_er at her driveway at the junc ion of Cedar Avenue and Serpentine Drive be assessed proportionately to adjacent property. also a communication from the pacificElectric Rail�ray c'ompeny_ accepting the City's proposal of last meeting , relating to removal of the car line from the portion_of ileaar Avenue included in this_p.roc_e.edings_.. The communications were ordered filed and upon motion duly n ` 1 113 seconded and adopted, the request of Mrs. Rabbeth was denied, leaving the matter of the assessment of cost in the hands of the Engineer and Streuperintendent. The Mayor inquired if any one was present that desired to be heard in the abovv matter, and no one responding, the Board found that they had acquired jurisdiction to proceed with the proceedings, whereupon Resolution No. 510, Ordering the Work to be Done, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. The diagram of the Assessment District for the work proposed under said Resolution as rts prepared by the Engineer was then duly approved by the Board. d WEST PALM AVENUE SEWER The question of a sewer line on West Palm Avenue from Center Street to San Mateo Street was continued for detailed plans and specifications to be prepared and submitted by the Engineer. WEST STATE AND TEXAS STREETS The Engineer was directed to prepare and submi,_t_plans and specifications for the improvement of West State Street from First Street to Texas Street, and of Texas Street from State Street toWest_Colton Avenue . STREET FLASH AND STOP SIGNS G. E. Prior and Chief of Polie.e Thomas considered with the Council the matter of stop signs, etc . , after which, upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the flash sign at the north line of Fern Avenue at Roosevelt_Road was ordered removed and placed at the west city line on Brookside Avenue; and stop signs were ordered placed on Occidental Drive at Lugonia tiLenuei_ and on the road through City Hall Park at the west line of Cajon Street; Also "Heavy Traffic Prohibite_cl,_ Ordinance No. 125", sign at the east `•and west ends of Terrace Avenue; and "slow" signs painted on tie streets at the intersections of Citrus -avenue and Fifth Street ; Citrus Avenue and Fourth Street; all as per plans of' the Chief of Police and City Engineer, and the_ Automobile Club of Southern Californi, were authorized and directed to so place said signs and bill the City accordingly. AFIRE COMMITTEE Upon recommendation of the Fire Committee,_ the Fire Chief was directed to make a check of leaky_gas and oil storage tanks,_ and oil pits and sumps, and take such steps as necessary to abate the fire hazard. The Sanitary Committee reported progress in the matter of sewer c_onne_ctions on Lawton Street and Herald Street. RADIO NOISE A communication from Emma L. Jackson, protesting the use of a_1oud.s.p.eaker spurjd bor, radio/at the rootbeer stand at Brookside and Citrus Avenues, was presented and ordered filed. Complaints having been filed with this Board relating to the same matter last season, the Council directed that no license issue for the business, sound box unless the loud speaker radio/was eliminated. 114 1 CIVIC CENTER Secretary McDaniel of the Chamber of Commerce Committee to consider pro- posed site for a Post Office building requested the Council to have prepared a I definite plan for a civic center; to secure for the Committee two large maps of the City; and authorize the City Attorney to render such legal advice as the Com- mittee desired, and upon motion duly seconded and adopted, it was so ordered. COMiMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION The use of the Prosellis and grounds was granted to the Community Music Association for the evenings of June 25 and 26, and the regular summer season con- certs , under supervision of Councilman Cromas . 1ILL CREEK CAMP i Upon recommendation of the Park Committee, after personal inspection of the grounds by members of the Council, it was ordered that a sum not less than X500.00 annually_for approximately five years be appropriated for permanent im- provements, the initial $500.00 to be included in next year' s budget. I PARK Councilman Krum , suggested the consideration of the City acquiring the land at the northeast corner of Stuart Avenue and Lawton Street for Park purposes, principally for use of the Mexicans . Action was deferred, pending a definite pro- posal as to cost, payment plan. etc , CONTRACT - AGREEMENT Contract for purchase of ,thetSoutheast Quarter of Section 8, Township 1_ acdepted, South, Range 3 West, for sewer farm, from A. J. Sayre,_ was presented/and ordered filed. Agreement dated March 25th, 1931, between Southern Pacific Company and the City for a pipe line crossing_at "Station 4554 plus 49" in ,San Timntpn ranynn,_ was presented and ordered filed. IITHEATRES Attorney Hartzell, presented a communication from Fox West Coast Treatres,_seeking information as to condition of the Liberty and i. ' - '- • .- - buildings, one of which they contemplate re-opening in the near future. Referred to the Fire Chief and Building Inspector for investigation and report to this Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Fihance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. es tfe 5:260/...4... Mayor, City of nds California. Attest: • 0-73/ Ci Clerk. II -0-0-0 115 Redlands, California May 4th, 1931 Nine o 'clock, A. M. A special meeting regularly called by the Mayor, with all members present , together with the Clerk and Attorney. The Mayor stated the object of the meeting was to consider the verbal re- quest of A. Gregory, for a special permit relating to certain matters pertaining to the remodeling and building at the northwest corner of West State and Orange 0 Streets. Mr. Gregory stated that on account of annoyance and loss to his tenants up Q if forced to tear out and rebuild the west partition wall of Martha's Grill and the east partition wall of McKenzie' s store, he requested permission to only re-con- struct. the west side of the Grill wall and the east side of the store wall. The Building Inspector stated that such type of construction was not permissible in _.ire zone one . After due consideration, members of the Council having personally investigated the condition , a motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilmena temporarily, Alexander and Krumm, that the request relating_ to the partitions be granted', was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. The question of changes relating to toilet and storeroom in the Grill was next considered, and a motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler, that the toilet and storeroom be left as_i.c, and that all other changes be left with the Building Inspector and Mr. Gregory, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Matters pertaining to •laci : of all m _, .. . 4 - sands of the school boys on Wednesday, May 6th, fere discussed and details left in the hands of the Mayor and Prof. Shaper. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. ' — mayor, City of Redlands, California Attest: �� 1 1.7Z- 724_ Cites G3gilc. Redlands, California. May 6th, 1931. Two o'clock, P . M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands , held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Cromas and Alexander, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular and special meetings were read and approved. 116 17 BOYS WEEK Students were in charge of all City offices and departments during the day and the following sat in at the regular meeting of the Council: Mayor: _David Cooke Councilmen: Richard Boone, Robert Culver, Don McIntosh, Neil McMinn Clerk: Bobby Lapham Attorney: Valis Gearhart Engineer: Bill Lewis Professor Shaper, together with student department heads and officials, were. in 1 attendance at the Council session, and it was voted a day of profit and pleasure to both men and students . VERBAL PETITIONS W. A. Batty requested permission to erect a garage at 750 Cajon Street nearer to the adjoining_property line than the distance required by the Building Code . Councilman Alexander presented the written consent of H. A. Westerbrook, owner of the adjoining property and moved that the request be granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fowler and duly adopted by a majority vote, Councilman Krumm voting "no" . Later during the session Councilman Krumm again protested the 9 granting of the request on the grounds of creating an extra fire haaaid. The matter was discussed by members of the Council and the Attorney and Building Inspe.cox, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm that the former action granting the permit 1 be rescinded, seconded by Councilman Cromas, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Cromas and Mayor Lelean Noes: Councilmen Fowler and Alexander. Further action was deferred until next meeting, pending legal advice by the City 1 Attorney_ RESOLUTION NO. 507 - ASSESSMENT MAP ' l Third St from Stuart Ave to Colton Aver The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute, for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent ' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement oI_Third_Stxeet__ from Stuart Avenue to Colton Avenue. as particularly described in Resolution of In- tention No. 507,_adopted November 19th, 1930. The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing, whereupon the Mayor inquired if any interested persons were present and desired to be heard. No one rssponded_and the Board being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment , it was moved by Councilman Krumm that the Assessment . be approved and confirmed., which motion was seconded by Councilman.Fowler and upon roll call was carried by the_unanimona vote of the Board. • 117 RESOLUTION NO. 50S - ASSESSMENT MAP (Sixth St . from Colton to Lugonia Avenues) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute, for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent ' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement of Sixth Street from Stuart Avenue to Colton Avenue, as particularly described in Resolution of Intention No . 505, adopted December 17th, 1930 . The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing, whereupon the Mayor ;.nguired_if_any in- 7H 0 terested persons were present and desired to be heard. ID one responded and the Board being satisfied with the coznasness of the asaessment ,_it was moved by Councilman Krumm that' the Assessment MO be approved and confirmed,_which motion was seconded by Councilman Fowler and upon roll call was carried by the unanimous vote of the Board. RESOLUTION NO_510 BIDS (West Highland Avenue and portion Cedar Avenue Imp_)_ This being the time set for the Bening of bids as advertised for the im- provement of West Hi_hland Avenue ._,. .. . , - , - under Resolution of In- tention No. 510, proposals from the following contractors were submitted, publicly opened and declared: E . L . Fleming, Glendale Geo . Gardner, Jr. P . J . Akmadzich J H Knighton & Co . 71. D . Bohon Bowersmith & Tuttle J . H. Coombs A. L. Gabrielson H H Lienau The bids being referred to the Engineer for checking he reported that the bid of E. L . Fleming was reasonable and the lowest and recommended that the award be made accordingly, whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Award No. 510, which provides that the contract for said work goes to E. L. Fleming at the prices named in his bid. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk authorized and directed to return the certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders . RESOLUTION NO. 511 (West Palm Avenue Sewer"— On motion, the Board adopted a Resolution instructing the City Enginear_ to make and submit plans and specifications for the sewer on West Palm Amen ,. peer Street to San Mateo Street , all as contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention N. 11, to be hereafter adopted. Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and snbmi a plans-and specifications for the work oontemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 5j1, whereupon the Board _adopted the following Resolution: Resolved: That the plans, profile, detailed drawing and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improvement contemplated under proposed Resolution of Inten- tion No. 511, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted. On motion, the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No. 511, 1181 which provides for the work and improvement , and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. ORDINANCES II Action upon Ordinances Nos. 740, 743 and 744, was deferred until next r meeting. The City Attorney (with the Ordinance Committee and Business License Col- lector) was directed to prepare amendments to Ordinance No. 669, for the purpose of clarifying certain sections, a d present same at the next meeting. DEED_S— The Clerk presented a deed from the West Redlands Water Company for a 1 small parcel of land lying at the northeast corner of Cajon Street and Franklin Avenue for Park or street pupses, which was accepted and ordered placed of record. PARKS IThe Bark Committee made the foil wi.ng_.Tecommendat_ionaL That the refreshment concession in Sylvan Park be leased to Don McGarry II for the season ending September 15th, 19 .14_ at aiental of $200 .00,_ payable $50.00 June 1, and a like sum July 1, August 1 and September 1, 1931 . McGarry having acquired all interests of Mr. Feldman, former leaseholder. That the plunge be opened on June 12th. 1931; that learn-to-swim week under auspices of the local Red Cross and Daily Facts, June 15-20, be granted;- that 1 Ben Carpenter be employed as instructor and guard at a salary of $175 .00 per month beginning June 15th, 19344 and that_$4.00 per day for the cashier; 13 .00 for locker attendants, and $3 .50 to 4.00 for guards, be fixed as a wage scale . The recommenda- tions of the Park Committee were approved by the unanimous vote of the Board, and all details and matters left in the hands of the Park Committee with power to act . The recommendation of the Park Committee that the parcel of land at the northeast corner of Cajon Street and Franklin Avenue_ be designated atiranklin_ II I Park and the triangle parcel at Beacon Street , Fern Avenue and Roosevelt Road be j designated as Roosevelt Park,_ for the time being, sas adopted by the unanimous_mot_e_ of the Board. 11 MILL CREEK CAMP Engineer Hinckley _presented plans for a building and certain improvements at the Mi.11.._Oreek Camp estimated to cost not exceeding_$504 99_.—The plans were a 'roved by the Council, subject to approval of the National Forestry Department . LINCOLN SHRINE MEMORIAL The Attorney presented a contract and agreement between the City and Mr. I Watchhorn relating to the erection and maintenance of the LincolnJhr;_ne , emoi_al • in Library Park_, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the same i IIdfor and on behalf of the City after approval of same by the Library Board of Trustees . I 1 119 REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department , Policeille_partment, IISanitary Department , Radio Inspector and_Bui.ldi.ng_Inspe_ct_o.r, for the month of April, 1931, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held May 4th, 1931, was presented and ordered filed: "At a meeting of the Planning Commission of this City held May 4th, 1931, the o petition of Edward M. Cope for permission to remove the grevilla tree at the `: south edge of his driveway on the east line of Pacific Street between High- s: land and Walnut Avenues, was recommended to be granted. The petition is enclosed. " The recommendatioxi of the Planning Commission was approved by the unanimous votesf the_Board. SOUTHWESTERN HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY Report of the Southwestern Home_2elephone_Qompany for the year ending December 31st, 1930, showing franchise tax due the City of $1,545.30, was presented and ordered filed. THEATRE BU1.LDI.NGS Written reports of the Building Inspector and Fire Chief relating to the condition of the Liberty Theatre on West State Street, and the Majestic The_at.re_ on Orange Street , were presented and ordered filed. Mr. Allen, owner of thstaj_e.st-i.c._ Theatre property was present and requested that he be given prompt notios_as to any contemplated steps the City may take regarding his bui_ldi.ng,_ stating that the Fox West Coast Theatres held a lease on his property and were require_d_t_o_maint.ainthe_ same in proper condition. He was advised that the City was not_inter_est_ed in any controversy between he and the Fox West Co_ast_, only in the condition of the building_ and assured him of due notice as to any future action of the City. FFRN_AVENUE_ A suggestion that Fern Avenue be improved,. was referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. BUSINESS LICENSES Finance Upon motion of the Chairman of the Conumittee_econded by Councilman Fowler, the City Attorney was authorized and directed to take legal steps_f_or col= lection of all delinquent business licenses prior to the current_per_iad.,_and to give warning by letter to current period delinquents and to report his action to this Board at the next regular meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee.. Ne further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_adj_ourned..— 1 / Mayor, Ci of Redlands, California. Attest : • A 0 City '✓ erk. 120 Redlands, California. May 20th, 1931. Two o'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Alexander, Cromas and Krumm, to- gether with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. WATER MAIN - WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE A, C. Almind, 945 West Highland Avenue addressed the Board in request for improvement in the water service on West Highland Avenue, especially the pressure. Councilman Krumm, of the Fire Committee, stated that a test made by the Fire Depart- ment revealed inadequate pressure when more than one line of hose was attached, and suggested the need of a larger main. Engineer Hinckley expressed his opinion that CI* the main on West Highland Avenue was sufficient to supply that Avenue, but the low pressure was caused by the heavy draft of the section north of West Highland Avenue and south of West Cypress Avenue, and stated that the real solution was a larger • main between West fHighland and West Cypress Avenues, probably on West Palm Avenue. Councilman Fowler of the Water Committee stated that future plans called for .large supply mains probably on West Palm Avenue and on West Fern Avenue, but the expense (approximately $20,000 and $26,000 respectively) having to be met from revenues_of the Department, the improvement could not be made at this time. The Engineer suggested that a tie-in on Monterey or California Streets of the West Crescent and West Highland Avenue mains, should materially increase the pressure on West Highland Avenue. Upon motion, the Council directed that said tie-in be made as soon as possible, and that the Engineer and Water Committee give due con- i sideration to plans for improvement of the service in said_s_ect.ion. TAXI CAB, SERVICE The Clerk presented the written application of Mrs. F. L. Rhoda, 3137 II Market Street, Riverside, California, for permission to operate a "Red Top_Cab'! service in this City . Mrs. Rhoda was present and outlined hey lana to the Council. The matter was duly considered and the application ordered filed, members • of the Council deeming a permit was not necessary_or desirable, only the regular business license, however, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for legal 0 advice and notification to Mrs. 'Rhoda COMMUNICATIONS , The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From California Real Estate Association relating to Magazine advertising; From Registrar of Contractors,. a copy of Los Angeles City Ordinance relating to State License of Contractors, etc. , From Boulder Dam Association giving information relating to contracts, etc; From local Chamber of Commerce expressing appreciation for contribution to and co-operation in "Flower Week" program; From A. R. Schultz, Jr. , Boys Work Director of local Y. M. C. A. in 121 appreciation of interest and co-operation of City Council and employees during "Boys ' Week"; From U. of S. C. relating to short course in Public Administration, June 8th to 13th, 1931. RUBBISH REMOVAL Robert Lowry made verbal request for permission to remove rubbish and waste matter from the Lowry & Wheaton place of business at the northeast corner of Cajon and Vine Streets. The Clerk presented the written request of Spoor' s Drug Store for :37 a permit df the same nature. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler, both requests were granted by the unanimous vote of the Bdard. ORDINANCES Upon recommendation of the Ordinance Committee, action upon Ordinances Nos. 0 740 and 743 was deferred. Ordinance No. 744, relating to Removal and dis .osal 'of dead trees and shrubs, introduced at the regular meeting of April 15th, 1931, was duly adopted by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Cromas and Alexander. Noes: None The Building Inspector presented a copy of the City of Whittier Ordinance relating to licenses and fees applicable to outside contractors and laborers, and recommended a Similar Ordinance for this City_ Referred to the Ordinance Committee , Attorney and^Building Inspector for consideration and recommendation. RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued: Nos . 510 and 5J1 Upon motion, duly adopted, the Clerk was directed to express to Mr. Fleming, contractor for the improvement of West Highland Avenue, the earnest request of this Council that local labor, as far as possible, be used for said work SEWER FARM A protest petition to the establishment of a sewer farm in the Santa Ana River Wash between Texas and Nevada Streets, extended, signed by T. E. Cain, et al, was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk presented a letter from the State a Bureau of Sanitary Engineering giving notice of ahhearing on the City' s application for establishment of said sewer farm, on June 13th, 1931 at San Francisco. The Engineer and Attorney were directed to re.resent the CIt at t. - h-a '.z. RADIO INSPECTOR Councilman Fowler reported the employment of John L. Yount as radio in- spector at a salary of 564.00 a month, effective April 1st, 1931, to serve at the pleasure of this Council. Upon motion duly adopted, the action of Councilman Fowler was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Board, and Mr. Yount duly appointed Deputy Building Inspector in charge of Radio Interference work. 122 BUSINESS LICENSE A representative of an Electric Sign Company addressed the Board, questioning authority for a charge of $5.00 for a business license, and a- $2.00 inspection fee on the installation of a sign at the Ligday & McPherson service station at East State and Seventh Streets, The City Attorney advised that the charge was correct according to City Ordinance and Building Code. ALLEY A. Schubert requested the closing of an alley in McKinley Heights Tract. Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee . BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND APPEALS Councilman Alexander brought up the matter of appointing a Board of Examiners and Appeals, per Section 304 of the Uniform Building Code. Referred to the Mayor, Councilman Alexander and Building Inspector for consideration and recom- mendation at the next meeting. REPORTS The Clerk presented the written report of the City Attorney relating to request of W. A. BattLior permission to build a garage at 750 Cajon Street nearer the adjoining property line than required by the Building Code. The Attorney ex- pressed his opinion that the Council has the right to grant such permission. The report was ordered filed, together with the written consent of H. A. Westerbrook,_ the adjoining property owner, and upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the request of Mr. Batty was granted, Councilman Krumm voting_ "no" . Report of the Accountant for the month of April, 1931, and the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31st, 1931, were presented and ordered filed. MEMORIAL DAY The Clerk presented the verbal request of the Memorial Day Committee that the Mayor and Councilmen head the parade. Upon motion, the invitation was accepted, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the Committee. POPPY DAY The request of the American Legion Auxiliarys Unit No. 106, this City, for permission to sell poppies on the Lity Streets on May 28 and 29, 1931, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion duly adopted, the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. MILL CREEK WATER C. T. Paine, off' the Crafton Water Company, addressed the Council in request for a decision as to the Lity bearing its pro-rata cost of a certain pipe-line con- structed by the Crafton Water Company' in Mill Creek at point of diversion on the north side of the Creek, members of the Council having made a personal inspection of the grounds and matters pertaining to the proposition in March, 1931. The total expenditure by the Crafton Company on the project approximates $9,100.00. After considerable discussion, upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman � u 1 123 Alexander, the matter was referred to the tidater Committee and Engineer for recommenda- tion to this Board at the next regular meeting. The proposal of the Crafton Water Company for the sinking of another well in Mill Creek for Mill Creek Water owners, met with the unanimous approval of the Council. Councilman Cromas lead an informal discussion of the possibility of contam- ination of the City water supply by passage of a part of it through the fish hatch- 714 ery. The Engineer stated that only a small part had been so used, and that would `JD very soon be eliminated. OZ Q FIRE HOSE The purchase of 300 feet of 21 inch fire hose was referred to the Fire Committee with full power and authority to make the purchase. JAIL An order for installation of a new toilet at the City Jail, placed by Council- ' man Cromas of the Building Committee was a matter of controversy between him and Councilman Alexander of the .eolice Committee. A suggestion by the Mayor that such matters should first be submitted for Council action was approved by the Board. PLUNGE The Clerk presented the written application of Mrs. Ina M. Warren, 507 East Citrus Avenue, for the position of cashier at the Municipal Plunge for the current season. The application was accompanied by an endorsement signed by Robt. L. Dougherty_, Pastor of the State Street Christian Chinch_,_liar_ a. ._Harri.sa_et_a1_._ Councilman Krumm stated he had always opposed the employment of married women by the City where the husband had regular employment. Councilman Cromas of the Park Com- mittee, to whom the matter of plunge operation was referred at last meeting, with power to act, stated that he had four or five verbal app] iratinns for the position of Cashier, and he had selected Mrs. W. T Ferguson7 principally because of her exper- ience, she haying served in that capacity numbne of years; that the selection had been made and Mrs. Ferguson notified, before he had knowledge of the application of Mrs . Warren. That the selection had been made in good faith under the powers delegated at the last meeting, consequently he felt the Council should sustain him. Councilman Alexander expressed himself as opposed to man and wife being employed by the City_vhen there were so many capable, needy ones out of employment. The Mayor expressed similar views. Councilman Fowler stated he was in full accord with the opinion expressed by the Mayor and other members as to the policy of City employment to man and wife, but felt it was only fair to Councilman Cro as_to ratify his _selection_. Several motions were made in an effort to dispose of the matter, but none were seconded, and the ''ayor suggested that the matter be referred to Councilman Cromas of the Park Committee with the appeal of this Board that ha— ndeaionta adjust_ the matter with interested parties to meat as far as possible, the expressed 124 wishes of Council members, and to make report to this Board at its next fegular P g meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. I No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. 44 Mayor, City of Redlands, !California. Attest: a A S , Ci Ly CYk. _0_0_0_ Redlands, California. June 3rd , 1951. I Two o' clock, P . M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, rirumm and Alexander, to- gether with the City Clerk. Absent : City Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved_ BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND APPEALS The Mayor recommended A. E. Taylor, Gordon Donald, Percy E. Hicks, G. S. Hinckley and W. 3. Hartzell, as a Board of Lxaminers and Appeals, per Section 304 of the Uniform Building Code. Upon motion duly seconded the recommendation of 1 the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. RADIO NOIME II S. V . Armstrong, 224 ltlichigan Street, protested noise caused by radios operating in the late hours of evenings. Referred to the City Attorney for legal advice as to provisions of the City Ordinance relating to such matters . 1 COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed . From R. G. Rabbeth, advising that he had taken over the Insurance business of his father, W. E. Rabbeth, this city: From the Boulder Lam Association, data and reports of meetings. several communications relating to the short course, U. S. C. School of Citizenship and Administration, were presented and ordered filed, the Council deciding to make no aocropriation for sane this year. 1 • A communication from Harry E. Bonnell and Associates, Public Accountants ' and Auditors, Los Angeles, relating to auditing City accounts, was presented and referred to Councilman Alexander for report and recommendation at the next meeting. e 125 PETITIONS Petition No . 4080, L. Hammond, for lowering the zrade on kdhurch Street between Stillman Avenue and Colton Avenue, was presented, and upon motion duly seconded, was tabled for future reference. WATER SENATE BILL NO. 51 The action of the Mayor in urging the Governor, , by night letter, to sign Deflate Bill lio. 51, appropriating $400,000 for flood control on the Santa Ana River, was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of June 1st, 1931, was presented and ordered filed! "At a meeting of the City Planning Commission held June 1st, 1931, the following recommendations were made: Petition of C. W. Brashears for permission to build two duplex houses on lots 5 and 6, Altadena 'Tract on the east side of Cajon °treet between tern Avenue and Home Place . recommended to be granted. Petition of S. U. Graham, et al , property owners along West highland Avenue, for the city to remove the remaining graevilla trees on said Street ; recommended to be granted, pro- vided property owners bear expense. Above mentioned petitions are enclosed. " Upon motion of Councilman nrumm seconded by Councilman Fowler, the recommendation relating to the Brashears application was approved, provided the set back lines and building code requirements are met. Upon motion of Councilman ftrumm seconded by Councilman Cromas, the recom mendation relating to the removal of the graevilla trees, as per Tree Petition No. 797, was approved, with the proviso that the expense be borne by_the_lity_. ORDINANCES Action upon Ordiances Nos. 740 and 743, introduced at former meetings, was deferred until next meeting . The Ordinance Committee requested and was granted, more time for prepara- tion of Amendment to portion of Business License Ordinance No. 669, and an Ordinance relating to licensing of outside contractors and laborers. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 510 (W.Highland Ave and Ftn cedar AveL The Clerk presented Report No. 23728 of the estate Railroad Commission granting the Pacific Blectric Railway Company permission to remove the tracks and abandon service from the portion of Ledar Avenue included in "esolution No.510 which was ordered filed with the proceedings. RESOLUTION NO. 511 (Sewer, W. Palm Avenue from Center to San Mateo otreets) The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set pursuant to statute and notice given, to hear obiections against the improvement or the extent of the district for the sewer on "est Palm Avenue, particularly described in Resolution of Intention No. 511, adopted May 6th, 1931. The Clerk presented 126 the protest of J. M. Soares , et al, containing approximately 60% of the frontage. Upon motion duly seconded, this hearing was continued until the next regular meet ing, pending a check-up of the petition and protest. BUSINESS LICENSE The House of Neighborly oervir.P, 612 Lawton "treet, requested a refund or rebate of a 15.00 license fee for a dance at the Jure Hall on the night of May 23rd, 1931, for the benefit of unemployed and indigent Mexicans. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler, the request was granted , and the -s authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, if he finds that the City was paid said license fee. COMPLAINT - POLICE DEPARTMENT A communication from W. Maloof, Cadillac Company, San Bernardino, protest - ing the manner of two local police officers in his arrest for traffic violation, was presented and referred to the Police Committee for investigation and report . A complaint by the Santa Fe rooming house as to noise caused by the °nickelodean" at Judd' s restaurant, 224 Orange Street, was referred to the Police Committee. MILL CREK WATER A written report and recommendation of the City Attorney and Engineer relating to the City bearing its pro -rata cost of a certain pipe line constructed in Mill Ureek Canyon by the Crafton Water Company at a cost of 8,209.00, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexander, that the recommendation of the Attorney and Engineer be approved, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. REPORTS Councilman nrumm of the Fire Committee reported the placing of an order for 300 feet of 21 inch Pioneor Brand Fire Hose at 85 cents per foot, less 27h . Upon motion, the Council approved the action of the Committee. Reports of the `'lerk, 'Treasurer, °udge, Police and Fire Departments, Building and banitary Inspector and the City Veterinarian, for the month of May, 1931, were presented and ordered filed. CASHIER - PLUNGE The Clerk presented the application of Myrtle G. Cummins, 511 East Central Awenue, for the position of cashier at the plunge. The application was ordered filed. Councilman Cromas reported that the position had been filled , as reported at the last meeting, and he saw no reason for changing his former selection of Mrs. 1erguson for the positionr that he had acted in good faith and felt that the Council should ratify his action. The ''°ayor and other members of the Board expressed themselves as op-,osed to the policy of employing husband and wife. Councilmen Alexander and Fowler, and Mayor "elean, however, questioned the wislom of overruling Councilman Cromas' selection. Councilman hrumm made a motion that 127 the position be given to some one other than Mrs. Ferguson, but the motion received no second . A motion by Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Cromas that the action of this Council on May 6th, 1931 , placing details and matters pertaining to operation of the plunge in the hands of the Park Commission with power to act, be ratified, was duly adopted, Councilman nrumm voting "no" . Park Superintendent Ferguson then addressed the Council and requested Councilman Cromas to read a letter from Mrs . Ferguson relating to the matter. lIrs. d•a Ferguson expressed thanks to the Committee for the tender of the position, but C) '-fl turned it back to the Committee. Councilman Cromas then stated that he was Q endeavoring to secure the consent of Mrs. Ferguson to accept the position for this season, as per first plans , but if he failed, he would make a selection from the group of applicants for the position, under the power delegated to him by this Board. COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Mrs. G. E. Mullen and other members of the Board of Directors of the Community Music Association addressed the Council in request for an aovropriation of S"1 !500.00 toward the expense of the Association' s work. The Mayor assured them that due consideration would be given their request at the time of making up the annual amity budget. TRANSFERS Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion duly seconded, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to Transfer From the General Fund to: Interest S. F. Municipal laater $11,000.00 Interest & S. F. Red. City Water (M.C. ) 13, 500.00 Alley Opening Iowa Tract # 479 13.29 Sylvan Blvd widening # 484 92. 35 Transfer To the "eneral Fund from : Orange Jt. Widening # 485 (East side) 56.10 Sun Ave opening 498 76.00 Orange St. Widening 7r 481 ('hest side) 164 .56 beacon bt. Opening tt 337 2,094 .17 BUDGET Heads of the several Departments presented their claims for aonropriations for the coming fiscal year. The total sums requested being in excess of the estimated receipts, action was deferred until the next meeting, with the statement of the Mayor that the expenditures would have to be brought within the estimated receipts. CITY PRINTING The Clerk was authorized and directed to publish Notice Calling for Bids for the city printing, for the year beginning July 1st, 1_931. PARKS The purchase of twenty -four collapsible steel chairs for use at the rrosellis , was authorized. 128 MISCELLANEOUS The question of Water analysis and use of City Dump by Mentone residents, was referred to the hater and Sanitary Lommittees respectively. The !flavor announced his intention of being out of the City at date of next regular meeting, and upon motion duly seconded, Councilman Fowler was chosen lresident pro tem. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance 'committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. 1 Mayor, City of Redlands, calif. Attest: i', Cit erk. -0-0-0— ' Redlands, California. June 17th. 1931. Two o 'clock, P. M. h regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, Krumm, Alexander, and the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Lelean Councilman Fowler, Who was chosen Mayor pro-tem at the last regular meeting occupied the Mayor's Chair. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS A. Wierenga, of the Quality Gardens Market, 821 Orange Street, requested the Board to make a personal inspection of his and other markets use of sidewalk space in the display of prod cts, to the end that all will be treated alike. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from former fire chief Green relating to hazards to life and property from the transportation of Gas through the business district, and from leaky tanks, etc. , was presented by the Clerk. The communication was ordered filed, this matter having been heretofore considered by the Board, and re- !erred to the Attorney and Ordinance Committee for report and recommendation. A communication from the Automobile Club of Southern California, relating to changing traffic signs to comply with the new state law, was presentedand referred to the Police Committee with power to act. 19 A communication from the Metropolitan Water District, was presented and ordered filed. II A communication from Faulkner, Oakes & Faulkner, Accountants, Los Angeles, was presented and ordered filed, the Chairman of the Auditing Committee to whom the matter of the annual audit was referred last meeting, recommended that G. E. Mullen, this City, be employed to make the annual audit on the same base as last year (for which bids were received) at a fee of $250.00, this to include necessary O work in completing a tie-in of the segregation ledgers now kept by the Clerk and Accountant, eliminating thereby a duplication of work. Councilman Cromas opposed d Q the award, without first calling for bids. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman i1rumm, that Mr. Mullen be employed as recommended by the Auditing Committee, was duly :do, ed, Councilman Cromas voting "no" . PETITIONS II Petition No. 4081, C. W. Tyler, for permission to build and operate a fruit stand on the north side of West Colton Avenue opposite New York Street, was presented and ordered filed. A majority of the Planning Commission having signed a. .rova of the granting of the permit, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas, the same was granted by the unanimous vote of the members present. Petition No .4082, Citrograph Printing Company, requesting permission to remove rubbish and waste matter from its place of business, 113 East State Street , was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Cromas, the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the members present. IIORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance No. 743, relating to condemnation of buildings_,_ etc . , was ordered filed without adoption, provisions of the Building Code being considered sufficient in such matters . Action upon other Proposed Ordinances, was deferred until next meeting . RESOLUTIONS The following Resolutions were continued: No. 510 RESOLUTION NO. 511 (Sewer - Ptn West Palm Avenue This hearing continued from the last meeting, was again considered, and the Clerk was directed to send card notices to property owners interested, for a hear- hearing ing before this Board at its next regular meeting, to which time this /is continued. PLUNGE II Councilman Cromas reported the following as employed at the plung.L Cashier: Mrs. Lecta Crane; Locker girl: Mrs . Blanche Wilms; Locker boy: Hugh Campbell; Guard: Chas. Loyd; Instructor: Ben Carpenter. Councilman Cromas sug- gested that an additional guard should be employed. The suggestion was favorably iso considered by the other members, but the matter left in the hands of the Park , Committee with power to act. PERMIZ The Community Music Association was granted permission to attach cardboard posters to the City Lamp posts at the four corners of State and Orange Street, advertising the "Romance of The Rose", at the Prosellis on June 25th and 26th, 1931. PARK Councilman Krumm reported progress in the matter of purchase of lands at the northeast corner of Stuart Avenue and Lawton Street, for_paapurposes. SEWER The City Attorney reported the rejection by the State Board of Health,_ of the City's application for permission to operate a sewer farm in the Santa Ana wash. The action of the State Board was discussed at some length, and upon the insistence of Councilman Cromas, the City Attorney was directed to communicate to Dr. Porter, head of the State Board of Health, the request of this Council that he make a personal inspection of the grounds and matters relating to the same. _ BUDGET The Council next considered the Department budgets for the next fiscal year, the department budget claims being in excess of the estimated revenues, After several adjustments and reductions, the following budget was tentatively agreed to, subject to final approval at the next regular meeting: General Government $ 24,210.00 Clerk's Department $ 16,695 .00 Treasurer' s Department 6,165 .00 Accounting Department 1, 350.00 Police Department 27,300.00 Fire Department 23, 500.00 Building Inspector 3,000.00 Health Department 4,600.00 Streets and Street Sanitation 80,000.00 Charities and Corrections 500.00 Parks 27,270.00 Parks (Payment on land) 4,000.00 Community Music Association 600.00 Unappropriated 1,020.00 Total $ 196,000.00 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. '. darn' .°N /6 Mayor, City of Redlands, alifornia. Attest: Ad/at t • i Ci • lerk 131 Redlands, California July 1st, 1931. Two o 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Mayor Lelean, Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Fowler, Krumm, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PETITION cy Mr. Levi Heller, 542 Fourth Street, addressed the Board in request for Q CO permission to keep a goat at his home. The Clerk presented a recommendation from OZ QDr. Phelps, City Veterinarian, that the request be denied and that Mr. Heller remove a rooster and turkeys, the poultry yard being too close to a neighbors residence located on the rear of the lot. Mr. Yeller stated that he planned to sell the goat very soon and that he would change the poultry yard fence removing the fowls farther away from the neighbors residence. After due consideration the Council agreed to give Mr. Heller until September 1st, 1931, to dispose of the goat and fowls and Mr. Heller agreed to immediately re-locate his poultry yard at least twenty-five feet from his neighbors residence, and a temporary permit was granted accordingly. APPLICATIONS The following applications for permission to remove rubbish and waste matter were presented and ordered filed: Howland and Holiday, 105 N. Fifth Street Hoover and Elliott,116 West Citrus Avenue W. L. Thornquest= N.E. corner Citrus Avenue and Fourth Street Happe Transfer Co & Carrie Happe, 339 Orange Street and 28 Eureka Street. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler the permits were granted. and the Clerk was directed to advise the parties that the permit was for rubbish and waste only, and that any garbage found in same would be grounds for revoking the permit. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Mrs. R. M. Cheeseman and family acknowledging expression of sympathy of this Board at the recent death of R. Ni. Cheeseman, a former member of the City Council; From the City of Ontario extending an invitation to the "Fiesta of the _ 1_ t Californian" . From Clarence G. White, of this City, expressing appreciation of himself and Mrs. White for the attitude of this Board toward the Prosellis and its donors; From F. C. Hambly, Highland, California relating to the purchase of auto signs from the Auto Club of Southern California and the use of same for advertisin: purposes; From Smith, Camp and Riley, Investment Bonds, Los Angeles, relative to financing the sewage disposal plant; 132 .From National Recreation Association, New York City, relating to work of the Association; From "La Fiesta de Los Angeles", a formal invitation to a celebration, I September 4th to 13th, 1931, of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Los Angeles. PETITIONS Petition No. 4083, W. J. Anderson, et al, for opening and extension of East Stuart Avenue, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. Petition No. 4084, P. Andriese, et al, for retention of John Yount as Radio Inspector, was presented and ordered filed, the Board, owing to lack of funds discontinue inspection service during the summer season and for such purposes, deciding to/probably resume same October 1st, 1931. REPORTS Reports of the City Judge, Fire Department, Building Inspector and Police Department for themonth ending June 30th, 1931, and the Police Department for the year ending June 30th, 1931, were presented and ordered filed. II Report of Radio Inspector, John Yount, relative to results accomplished and conditions appertaining_ at this time was presented and ordered filed. SEWER FARM The Clerk presented the written report of G. S. Porter, State Director of Board of Health, advising the City of the action of the State Board of Health in the denial of the City's Application for a permit to establish a sewer farm in the Santa Ana river wash. Since above action, at request of this Board, Mr. Porter made a personal inspection of the location, etc . , and advised the City Engineer of the requirements called for by the State Board and the Engineer was directed to prepare plans, etc . , accordingly and submit same to this Board and the State Board of Health for approval. The Clerk presented a proposal from C. S. Chapman, owner of the "Marigold II Farms", to sell the City a tract of 280 acres of land for a sewer farm at a price of $ 250.000.00._ The proposal was ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of June 29th, 1931, was presented and ordered filed: "At a meeting of the City Planning Commission held June 29th,1931, the following matters were acted upon: Mr. Collett stated that protests had come to him Egarding the fruit stand on West Colton Avenue opposite New York Street, petition for building said stand having been granted heretofore. He stated the building did not conform to the terms of the petition and that the fruit boxes were set along the curb line. Upon motion, the recommendation was made that the City Council investigate and abate the violation. The matter of trucks using the. sidewalk space at the 5 point Filling Stati,.n, corner Fern Avenue, Church and Beacon Streets, was brought up and the recommendation made tiatthe Council communicate with the owner of the station in an effort to have the building moved back sufficiently to take IIcare of the trucks while filling with gasoline. " Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were referred to the Police Chief and Committee for investigation and recommendation. ' , 133 ORDINANCES Action upon proposed ordinances was deferred until the next meeting. RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 510 - West Highland Avenue, was continued. Resolution No. 511 - (Sewer - West Palm Avenue) This being the time set for the continued hearing on the proposed sewer on West Palm Avenue under Resolution of Intention No. 511, J. W. Hays and E. E. Sweesy addressed the Board favoring the proposed sewer and Miss Sanborn, representing Mrs . C . A. Sanborn, and J. M. Soares property owner opposed the improvement at this time. After due CD cJ GQ consideration, a motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm that this hearing be continued for final action at the regular meeting of this Board on Urt,ober 21st, 1931, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. MUNICIPAL PLUNGE The Mayor stated he had received several verbal protests to smoking at the plunge. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilipan Krumm seconded by Councilman Fowler that no smoking be permitted inside the plunge enclosure was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council, and the Park Commission was authorized and directed to post notices accordingly. CITY:.HALL BUILDING The question of condition of the coping on the City Hall was discussed relating to the heavy vines and was referred to the Engineer, Building Inspector and Councilman Cromas for investigation and recommendation. ENTERTAINMENT A letter from Hon. L. M. King calling attention to a visit to this Coast of the Seth Parker entertainers and suggested an invitation be extended them for a program in this City was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was ' directed to secure data and information relating to cost, etc . , and report to this Board. MEXICAN PARK Councilman Krumm reported that the ground at the northeast corner of West Stuart Avenue and Lawton Street,_approximately 2; Acres, could be bought for the sum of $5,000.00, payable $50 .00 a month, interest at 6%, and suggested the Council make a personal inspection of the property, which was agreeableto the members of the Board. BTILLETTN RO4RD AND STGNS Councilman Cromas suggested that the Bulletin Board in the hallway of the City Hall be revised to give proper information; also the erection of a sign or signs on East Colton Avenue for location of Sylvan Park. Upon motion duly seconded the matter was referred to Councilman Cromas with power to act. CEMETERY The Cemetery Committee was authorized and directed to secure the necessary awnings and equipment for use at the grave, thereby eliminating the use 134 "� of anything of an advertising nature. EUDGET The budget, as tentatively agreed to at the last regular meeting, was duly approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. ' CITY PRINTING This being the time as advertised, for the opening of bids for the City printing for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1931, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Gardner & Sedgwick $754.30 Citing aph Printing_C 765 .25 Arthur Commercial Press 769,00 T. W. Davis 765 . 50 for schedule as supplied by the • City Clerk. The bid of Gardner & Sedgwick being reasonable and the lowest, on motion, the said Gardner & Sedgwick was awardedthe contract for the city printing for the fiscal year Commencing July 1st, 1931. All other bids were rejected. MT$�ELLAN.EOU$ ' The question of sidewalks on Sixth Street between Colton Avenue and Central Avenue was referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. The Mayor bresented a resume of the activities of the Council for the past year mentioning in detail some of the most important accomplishments as follows:* . He expressed appreciation of the co-operation of the members of the Council, heads of the departments and employees generally, acknowledged mistakes and errors of judgment and pledged himself to the best interests of the City. Other members felicitated the Mayor, tossed bouauets each to the other, confessed their petty .differences and ended the fiscal year in an exceedingly happy mood - almost - the suggestion by the Mayor for an executive session following adjournment bringing everybody back to earth and regular routine. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. Councilman Alexander of the Finance Committee presented a bill of the S ni .ary Plumbing Company_for installation of a new toilet at the City Jail amounting to 899.12, which was ordered and OK'd by Councilman Cromas of the building committee.. Councilman Alexander oljected to the extra charge for satisfactory completion of the job and requested action by the Council before his approval. A motion by Councilman Cromas seconded by Councilman Fowler that the bill be paid, was adopted by the unam- .imous vote of the Council, and the Clerk was authorized and. directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. 2.7 ° Mayor, City ' Redlands, California. 111 Attest: s.. 1 t L. _ tl City mak. 4KSt. Paving-Alley at Laundry, Eureka, Church, W. Vine, Third, Sixth & W.Highland Ave. Jog at State & Orange and State & First and Improvement Mill Creek Zanja & W. State St. Purchase Roosevelt Park - Beacon & Fern Improvement - Franklin Park - Cajon & Garden Streets . P fixed program for improvement of Mill Creek playground. 135 Redlands, California July 15th, 1931 Two O 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City. Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular meeting place. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Fowler, Krumm and Mayor Lelean, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Cromas. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. VERBAL 7 Horace Green, representing the property. on Beacon Street, known as the "Five-Point Service Station", addressed the Board in request for permission to ct Q re-locate the service pumps in co-operation with the City in eliminating the use of sidewalk space by trucks and autos in being served with gas. Upon motion of Councilman Alexander seconded by Councilman Fowler the matter was referred to the Engineer , Building Inspector and Fire Committee with full power to act. SEWER FARM LAND E. B. Bussey, Realtor, San Bernardino, California, representing Mr. Chapman of the Marigold Farms, addressed the Board relative to the proposal of Mr. Chapman to sell to the City certain lands for sewage disposal purposes. Mr. Bussey stated that in addition to the written proposal filed with this Board a few weeks ago for the sale of a 280 acre tract south of San Bernardino Avenue for a sum of $250,000.00, he offers a 220 acre tract north of San Bernardino Avenue for $650.00 per acre, and stated that Mr. Chapman was very anxious for the Board to take definite action in the Matter, and that in case the Board declined to consider either of his proposals, he would expect the City to properly care for the sewage after September 1st, 1931. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander, that the City do not consider the proposal, but proceed with its plans to use the land recently purchased in the Santa Ana River wash, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four councilmen present, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to so communicate with Mr. Bussey and Mr. Chapman. FARE CONTROL_ Mr. Elliott. of the United States Forestry Department, addressed the Council in request for an appropriation toward fire control work in this district, and suggested that $1000.00 would be very acceptable. Engineer Hinckley expressed the opinion that whatever sum is appropriated should come from the Mill Creek Water Owners, and not this City alone. A motion by Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander that the Engineer and Water Committee consult with other Mill Creek Water Owners and determine what sum the Mill Creek Owners Development Association would appropriate, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Secretary of the Conference Committee of International Federation for Housing and Town Planning; From Secretary Building Trades Council of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, enclosing copies of Senate Bills 26 and 83, and a list of wage scales of Building Trades; 136. From E. A. Bethurum, 1009 Clay Street, relating to the condition of the sidewalk at the front of the school at the corner of Clay Street and Union Avenue, and the increased growth and spread of the puncture vine on First Street: APPLICATIONS The following applications for permission to remove rubbish and waste matter were presented, granted and ordered filed: A. C. Almind. 402 Orange Street Paul's Bargain Store, 314 Orange Street, 314-16 E. Central Avenue. ORDINA CF.S__ Action upon proposed Ordinance No. 740 and ordinances relating to license fee f. tent shows and non-resident contractors and laborers was deferred. Ordinance No. 745, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal year 1931-32, was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules. REPORTS The .annual reports of the Clerk, Library, Fire and Health Departments, Building and Sanitary Inspectors, and reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Accounting 111 and Sanitar Ins sector for the month of June 1931, were g esented and ordered filed. The question of publication of the Clerk's annual report was referred to the Finance Committee. Councilman Krumm voiced complaints of pedestrians to the blocking of the sidewalk at the Continental Stores, Northwest corner of Orange Street and Colton Avenue. Referred to the Police Committee. Councilman Krumm reported that Mr . Heller, 542 Fourth Street, to whom a tem- porary permit was recently issued for keeping a goat and fowls upon condition that hel make certain changes in the location of his poultry yard, had not complied with the conditions. Referred to the Health Department with power to act. RESOLUTIONS Resolutions Nos. 510 and 511 were continued. FIRE EQUIPMENT Upon motion duly seconded and carried the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute all papers necessary for the renewal and continuance of the lease- purchase contract of the fire equipment recently purchased from the Mack-Internation- al Motor Truck Corporation. MEXICAN PARK Owing to a lack of funds available for such use, the purchase of land at the northeast corner of Lawton Street and West Stuart Avenue was deferred indefinitely.. BOARD OF HEALTH ` Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, of the Health Committee, a meeting of the members of the Department for consideration of certain items of expense , connected with laboratory tests, etc. was ordered, the date to be fixed by Council- ! man ouncil-! man Krumm. CONSULTING ENfxTNEER Upon request of Engineer Hinckley anappropriation of not exceeding $500.00 , was authorized for employment of a Consulting Engineer in the matter of plans for the sewage disposal system. Mr. Nutter, a metallurgist, of Berkeley, visiting his son 1 137 Allan., a local resident orange grower, was a visitor at the Council session and ;addrecs,:S;eel the Board ur:in: that the Cit build nothin: less than a first class disposal system and tendered the use of data and findings of a metallurgic nature on file in his office. RADIO The "proprietor of the root beer stand at Brookside Avenue and First Street, made a verbal request for permission to operate his radio outside of the building, stating that several nearby residents had assured him of no objections. stl and the request was granted, subject to control of the Police Department and Committee. � FIN��jSES The Mayor and Finance Committee urged consideration be given to the present plan of_making purchases for the City, with the idea of a more concentrated control of same. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Mayor of City of Redlands, California. Attest: 2:IiI' ' ' Cit * erk. 0- 0-0 Redlands, California August 5th, 1931. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular meeting place. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Fowler, Krumm, and Mayor Lelean, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Cromas, who came in later during the session. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. V RB GL E. S. Pohl, property owner on West Highland Avenue addressed the Council in protest to the size of the rock being used in the paving of said Avenue, and presented a number of specimen rock in support of his protest. Engineer Hinckley stated that the rock being used on said Avenue, was the same class as used on all such work in the City and was the usual run of the crusher, and that the inspector kept one or two men at work throwing out rock not complying with specifications, suggesting the large rocks exhibited were probably some that had been thrown out. Mr. Pohl contended that was not the case. At suggestion of the Engineer the Council decided to make a personal inspection following the meeting. 13S Elder R. T. Nash, addressed the Council in explanation of the plans of the Seventh Day Adventists for the establishing of a free medical clinic at 47 First Street and asked the moral support of the Board. Referred to the Board of Health for investigation and report at the next meeting. II Mr. Roush, representing the Auto Radio Department of the Auburn-Fuller Co. , addressed the Board tendering full co-operation in matter of radio interference. Referred to Councilman Fowler. BUILDING INSPECTOR— Isaac Albert, addressed the Council in a protest to the demands made upon him by the Building Inspector in the remodeling of his storeroom at 314-16 Orange Street. It appearing to be a controversy between the owner and the inspector as to the interpretation of the Building Code requirements, upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the matter was referred to the Board of Appeals, with a request that they take immediate action in order not to delay the work, and to report their findings to this Board. COMMUNICATIONS The following Communications were presented and ordered filed: From the National Broadcasting Co. , Artists Service, relative to the Seth Parker Entertainers; From Cook, Hall & Cornell, Landscape Architects; From State Department of Public Health, calling attention to the Annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Del Monte, September 21-24, 1931; From Pacific Company, Los Angeles, advising that Walter B. Johnson, this City, had tendered his resignation as their local representative 1 From the Travelers Insurance Company, Los Angeles, advising that Geo. H. McLaury had terminated his connection as local agent for the Company; From D. Rhea Igoe advising of the organization of the Mill Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce;__ From J. E. Elliott, Forest Supervisor, relative to certain stipulations , added to requirements of permit holders in the United States Forest Area. A Communication from the Auto Club of Southern California relative to &peed signs and cost was presented and ordered filed, and referred to the Police Committee _with the recommendation that the reflector type of sign be used. A Communication from Magnetic Neon Company, Los Angeles, relative to a "Neon Battery Flashing Unit" was presented and referred to the Police Committee. PETITIONS Petition No. 4083, J. T. Burrows, et al, for a street light on Herald Street between Sun and Union Avenues, was presented and referred to the lighting_ committee. Jr 139 APPLICATIONS The application of the Redlands Security Company for permission to remove rubbish from the upper floor of the Redlands Security Building and the application of the Inland Auto Works to remove rubbish fromits glace of business at 12 Oran:e Street, were presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm seconded by Councilman Alexander, the requests were granted with the proviso tha their own trucks are used and that the removal is daily. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 745, Fixing the Pate and Levying the Property Tax for the C Fiscal Year 1931-321_introduced at the last regular meeting was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alexander, Fowler, Cromas, Krumm and Mayor Lelean. _Noes: None RESOLUTIONS Resolutions No. 510 and 511 were continued. BOARD OF HEALTH_ Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm of the Health Committee, Dr. Chas L. Curtiss, was chosen as a member of the local Board of Health to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. G. G. Moseley. The question of power and authority of this City to padlock an unsanitary_ eating house was referred to the Attorney and Health Board for investigation and report. REPORTS Reports of the Jud&e, Building Inspector, Police and Fire Departments and the City Veterinarian for the month of July 1931, were presented and ordered filed. Report of G. E. Mullen, of the Annual Audit of the City Books, was presented in duplicate, one copy being filed and the other turned over to Councilman Alexander of the Finance Committee. ELANilNG COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of August 3rd, 1931, was presented and ordered filed: ""The Planning Commission was unable to hold its regular meeting on August 3rd due to no quorum being present. However, the Tree _Committee had inspected several properties where permission for leave to remove trees had been presented and recommended as follows: J R. Collins presented a petition to remove a peooer tree in front of property on Sixth Street at Sun Avenue. The Committee recommended that this matter be tahled for the time being, as further study seemed to be necessary. Petition of Mrs. W. Rivers for permission to remove two pepper trees in front of property at253 Nordina Street granted as to the North tree of the two in question. Petition of R. S. Kendall for permission to remove one palm and one—pPpper_tree in front of property at 9_14. Orange Street was presented. The Committee recommended that four trees in front of the Kendall property be removed with the understanding that the City would replant some two or three trees in order to make the appearance of the property more unifgrm with other properties in the block. Petition of House of Neighborly Service for permission to remove _p Aper tree Pn_Las¢taa_Street in front of property of this organization was presented, but no inspection having been made by the Committee, was referred back. Petition of - Hunt for leave to remove a pepper tree in front of warehouse at Ak30 East Citzusj.venue presented, and the Committee recommended that the same be granted.,- Petition of W. Frank Stutt for permission to remove a pepper _tree at 201 W. Fern Ave. , recommended same be s ranted at his expense:. MID Upon motion duly seconded and carried the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved. Mr. Moore, President of the Commission was present and stated that the Commission in dealing with tree removal petitions would only consider the question ' of removal, leaving the Council to determine who bear the expense. Q $TRFa The_Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to sign a contract in triplicate for estimated_purchase of $1200.00 of lamps through the Redlands Electric Comoanv for the year beginning August 1st, 1931. DEAD TREES The Engineer was _authorized and directed to take the necessary legal steps for removal of the dead trees from the land at the southeast corner of East Colton Avenue and Judson Street. CTTY HALL _- Report of the Buildin_glnspectonandGordon Donald as to the necessity and cost for removal of gables from the City_ Hall was presented and ordered filed, and the Engineer and Building Inspector were authorized and directed to prepare plans and call for bids for same. — WEST STATE STREET AND TEXAS STREET The Engineer presented tentative plans for the improvement of West State Street and Texas Streets and the Attorney was directed to_prepare the necessar ' resolution for the next meeting. W. E. Howard was present and urged that the -improvement be made and stated his willingness to improve his Elton Hotel property in keeping with the Gregory improvement, if the Odd Fellows could be induced to likewise improve their building. The Engineer presented a Quitclaim Deed from the Southern California Gas Company for land for roadway in the proposed improvement of WII est State Street which was accepted and ordered placed of record. CRMETERyy MATISOLETIM ' The Clerk presented a supplemental Blue Print of the Mausoleum, with a letter from Mr. Mason, the builder, requesting the acceptance by the City and filing same. Referred tothe Attorney_, Engineer and Cemetery Committee for consideration and recommendation to this Board. CHARITIES A letter from Chas Woithe, 107 Roosevelt Road, was presented and j ordered filed. Mr. Woithe was present and addressed the Board inua plea for work 1 sufficient to secure the necessities of life. A. H. Singley, addressed the Council along the same lines. Councilman Krumm stated that after a survey he found very itiable conditions in several families, in many cases real hunger existing. He suggested the City using a_portion of its Charity fund for rendering aid in deserving needy cases, and the opening of a downtown place for a distribution point. W. E. Howard tendered the use of one of his store buildings on West State Street and each member of the Council and the City Attorney started the fund off with $10.00 each, 1 141 and the handling of the funds, donations and distribution was placed in the hands of Councilman Krumm: AUTO TIRES The Engineer was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for supplying the City with auto tires to an amount of approximately $500.00. Bids to be opened at the next regular meeting. MISC�Lk�LOUS The recommendation of the Finance Committee for a change in the form of requisitions. and purchases, was .a proved by the Council. O COThe Annual report of the City Clerk, including statistics, was ordered published. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. JLo_Xursh 1' business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned) ��/ Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Attest: iliffiegir City Clerk. Redlands, California August 19th, 1931. Two O' clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular meeting place. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Fowler, Krumm and Mayor Lelean together with the bs a Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Clerk, Hook, (out of the City) and the Attorney consented to make a record of the proceedings of this meeting. Reading of the minutes was dispensed with until later in the meeting, and the Mayor requested that anyone present wishing to address the Counril, do so at this time. AUTO PARKING Guy Stockton addressed the Council in request for relief from the .ark'n_ -_u . . _on in front of the Faultless Bak-ry prohibiting angle parking. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, that the regulation be changed to permit angle parking for the purpose of loading at the Faultless Bakery from 4 A. M. to 8 A. M. , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. POST OFFICE SITE _Ban„Lyman M. Kin& addressed the Council in favor of acquisition of property along the South side of Citrus Avenue, between Orange and Fourth Streets, for a new Post Office site, and sought expression of the attitude of members of the Council as to calling a special election. W. E. Howard, F. M. Strang, F. W. Moore 1421 land Fred Mathis spoke in opposition to an expenditure of City money for such purpose. Councilman Krumm expressed his opposition and Councilmen Fowler and Crones expressed favorable attitude. A motion by Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Alexander that the question of purchase be submitted to vote at a special election, upon the ' 'Post Office site Committee making a definite report and proposal within 60 days, was duly adopted, Councilman Krumm voting "No." PUBLIC CLINIC Dr. Gentry, Secretary of the Board of Health, reported he could see no objection _to the establishing of a public clinic at 47 First Street, as applied for at the last meeting by Mr. Nash, of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, provided the same was under the supervision of a licensed physician, and the Clerk was directed to so advise Mr. Nash. NUISANCE Chief of Police, Thomas, addressed the Council relative to conditions and hazards existing at the old Green mansion foundation, and requested 111the Board to take such steps as necessary to remedy same. The Clerk was directed to write the Monte Vista Syndicate, owners of said property, requesting the remedying + 9 .f said conditions, otherwise that the City would be compelled to take such steps as necessary to abate same. TIRE BIDS This being the time set for opening of bids for supplying the City with tires as advertised, proposals were submitted by the following parties, publicly opened, declared and referred to the Engineer for report and recommendation let the next meeting: GPO G. Hayes W. L. Thornquest Redlands Oil Co Western Auto Supply Co_ Burton Hall Rubber Co R611TO A letter signed by Mrs. C. A. Craver and Miss Emma Jackson,,_ West State Street, protesting annoying noise of the outside radio at the Brookside Avenue root beer stand, was presented and referred to th Police Committee. COMMUNTCATTONS The following communications werepresentedand ordered filed: From Glickman & Company, Los Angeles, relative to costumes, etc. for local representatives to the La Fiesta celebration at Los Angeles on September 4th, 1931; From Riverside Chamber of Commerce, seeking support of this City foxy the 1932 meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Riverside. BOARD OF APPEALS The following report of the findings of the local Board of Appeals in the matter of alterations and repairs at 314-316 Orange Street was presented: "In conforming to your instructions relating to the appeal of Mr. I. Albert concerning certain work ordered by the Build- ing Inspector in connection with the work being done in the Building at number 314 and 316 Orange Street,, I wish to report 143 to you as follows. The Board f Appeals met at 10:0 'clock August 6, at the Albert building. with all members present excepting Mr. Hartzell. After looking the work over as mentioned in the order of Mr. Cooper, the Building Inspector, under date of July 29, 1931, we wish to recommend that orders No. 1 and 2 be not allowed. That orders No. 3, 4, 5 , 6 , and 7 should be allowed. For your convenience a copy of Mr. Cooper' s orders is herewith attached with this report. " Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the action of the Board of Appeals was ratified by the unanimous vote of the CD Council, and: ordered filed. SEP013TS CLQ Q Reports of the Clerk and Treasurer for the month of July 1931, were presented and ordered filed. APPLTCAflQ S The application of W. C. Antoine of the "Five Point" Service Station, for permission to install an iron post and flood light in the parking on Beacon Street about five feet West of Church Street, was presented, granted and ordered filed. CEMETAh3.XAAUSDLEUM A sunnlemental Blue Print of the Cemetery Mausoleum, showing the Ash Crypts, presented to this Council at the last regular meeting and referred to the Attorney, Engineer and Cemetery Committee, was returned to the Council together with a blue print of the building_plans of the mausoleum showing the ash crypts as a part of same. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, and duly adopted, the supplemental blue print and the blue print of the building_plans were accepted and made a part and parcel of the original blue_ print filed in the City Clerk's office, from which the ash crypts were erroneously omitted. #t ### SEWER FARM -- See Page 144 CITY HALL , Further details and plans for the proposed improvement of the City Hall were requested from the Building Inspector. RESO UTI NS' Resolutions No. 510 and 511 were continued. WEST STATE ANS TEX.ES_ST$EETS Proposed improvement of West State and Texas Streets was discussed, but no action taken, pending further details and plans to be submitted by the Engineer. BAND UNIFORMS Upon request of the local American Legion and upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, and duly adopted, the uniform coats formerly used by the Municipal Band were given to° the local Legion Corps. MINUTES The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. RESI GNAT I ON_ The written resignation of Councilman Cromas was presented and 144 ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander :the resignation, effective with the close of this days proceedings, was accepted with ' regrets, and with expressions of sincere hope for his success in his candidacy for State Commander of the American Legion. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting 8adjourned. °Ce4?- Mayor Cit of Redlands, California. Attest: .1 saw City Clerk. ####### SEWER FARM Upon recommendation of the City Attorney and Engineer, and for the -purpose of curing any defect or fault in a former application, the following resolu- tion was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council: "Resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands, that pursuant and subject to all the terms, 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, for a permit to operate a sewage disposal plant on Sections 8 and 9, T 1S, R3W, S. B. B. M. , as per attached map, plans,profiles, photographs and descriptive sheets, and that the Mayor of said City Council be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause the necessary data to be prepared, and invest- igations to be made, and in the name of said City to sign and file such application with the said State Board of Health." Redlands, California September 2nd, 1931 Two O 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm and Alexander and Mayor Lelean, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Fowler. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. VERBAL R. S. Southworth of Mentone, accompanied by Rhea Igo of Mill Creek, addressed the Council in request for the City to take a membership in the recently organized Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce. After due consideration a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman .Alexander, appointing the Mayor this City's representative member, was duly adopted. Mrs. P. F. Baur, 720 West Olive Avenue, owner of property adjoining Levi Heller, 542 Fourth Street, called attention of the Board to failure of Mr. Hellen to comply with provision of a temporary permit granted him on July 1st, 1931. � i 145 Councilman Krumm assured Mrs. Saur that necessary_ steps_were now being taken to enforce the compliance of Mr. Heller with the provision of his permit. coMIWLICATIONS. A communication from the secretary of the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, calling attention to the annual meeting of the conference to be held in Berkeley. October 5th, 1931, was presented and ordered filed. Communications from the League of California Municipalities and the Monterey Chamber of Commerce relative to the annual convention of the League to be held at Monterey, September 21-24, 1931,were presented and ordered filed. CD c_o na POLICEMAN A letter from W. H. Smith, 818 Alta Street, recommending Sam Nelms for appointment to the local police force in case of vacancy, or increase of force, was presented and ordered filed. FIRE HAZARDS A list of properties constituting fire hazards by reason of dead trees and shrubs, was submitted by Fire Chief Trowbridge and ordered filed. PETITIONS Petition No. 40861 Lee Wilmarth, et al, for a street light near 228 Nordina Street, and the verbal request for an additional light on East High Avenue, between Seventh and Eighth Streets, were presented and referred to the Engineer and Lighting Committee. Petition No. 4987, W. J. Anderson, et al, for macadam paving, curb and _gutter on East Stuart Avenue from Orange Street to Ninth Street, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. REPORTS The following reports for the month of August, 1931, were presented and ordered filed: Judge, Building Inspector, Fire Department and Police Department. Councilman Krumm submitted a detailed report of the activities of the Temporary Relief Station (store) recently opened on West State Street, which was ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held August 31st, 1931, was presented and ordered filed: "At a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held August 31st, a quorum being present the following resolutions were adopted: The petition of the owners of the Wissahickon Inn for permis- sionrto remove alternate pepper trees on the Walnut Avenue side of the Wissahickon Inn was presented. Committee recommended that the Inn be granted permission to remove the second and fourth pepper trees from Center Street on the Walnut Avenue side of the Inn property and on motion of Lelean, seconded by Williamson, a resolution that said petition be granted was unanimously adopted. The petition of Mrs. Bernice Hyden Holt for leave to remove palm tree at 820 West Olive Avenue was presented. The Committee recommend- ed that the petition be denied due to the palm not being on the prop- erty of the petitioner and further that to remove the same would break the continuity of the planting on the street, and on motion of Lelean, seconded by Ford, a resolution recommending that said petition be denied was unanimously adopted. The petition of the douse of Neighborly Service .for permission to remove pepper tree on Lawton Street in front of the Neighborly Service 146 I q building in order to make room for driveway was presented. The Committee reported unfavorably to granting the petition stating that additional room for a driveway was not required, and on motion of Williamson, seconded by Ford, and unanimously adopted it was recommended that such petition be denied. Two petitions, one seeking leave to remove the pepper trees on West State Street between Third Street and First Street and to plant Cocus Plumose Palms and also asking for the install- ation of cast iron lamp posts to replace the concrete lamp posts was presented. Also a petition in opposition to the removal of the pepper trees was presented. Sidney Hockridge spoke in favor of removing the pepper trees stating that they are a fire menace to ,a certain extent, and that the trees have grown too large for the street. Messrs. F. B. Matthis and Frank Jackson spoke in opposition to removal of the pepper trees. On motion of William- son, seconded by Hinckley, it was unanimlouly carried that the Committee recommend that no action be taken at the present time looking to the removal of such pepper trees. No action was taken as regards the installation of lamp posts. dOn motion of Hartzell, seconded by Ford, and unanimously carried, tha Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the Council send at least one member of the Planning Commission to the Municipal League Convention to be held at Monterey_, Sept- ember 21-24, and that the member of the planning Commission so sent be not one of the Council members nor the City Engineer nor the City Attorney." Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm the recommendationsof the Planning Commission were approved, and the sum of $25 ..00 was appropriated toward the expense of a representative of the Planning Commission to attend the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Monterey: September 21-24, 1931. .RESOLUTION The following resolutions were continued: Nos. 510 and 511. BOWL The use of the Bowl was tendered the local colrored folks for a program on September 11th, 1931, at 7:30 P. M., upon payment of the usual charge to cover lighting expenses, etc . "FORD" DAY The Mayor called attention to Tuesday, September 8th, 1931 at 11: 30 A.M. as "Ford" Day, being the day the Twenty Millionth Ford auto will be on exhibit in ' this City, the local Ford agency sponsoring same. AUTO TIRES 7) Engineer Hinckley, to whom the bids for supplying tires to the City autos was referred, reported that proposals for Firestone, Goodyear and United States ( tires were the same. Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, it was ordered that a four months contract each be awarded to W. L. Thornquest) I ( Redlands Oil Company and Burton-Hall Rubber Company, respective local handlers of said tires. All other bids were rejected. SUNDAY CLOSING Mr. Winslow, proprietor of the Empire Meat and Vegetable Market accompanied by Mr. Phillips, representing the barbers, and several grocerymen, addressed the Council in request for an ordinance prohibiting the opening of certain '. d p II lines of business on Sundays and HolidayL After due consideration, the request was teferred to the City Attorney and Ordinance Committee for consultation with parties interested and for the preparation of an Ordinance to be submitted to this Board. I^j `I 147 "GREENE MANSION" SITE The Clerk reported no reply to the Board's request that the Owner of the Greene Mansion site abate the nuisance and hazard to life and the City • AttorneL was authorized and directed to take the necessary legal steps to abate same. APPLICATIONS The Engineer presented the .request of the "Five-point" Service Station for permission to place two posts in the parking on Beacon Street for advertising pur.oses. Referred to the Engineer with power to act, the Mayor stating that the former policy of this Board was against such practice. C) r„ CZ 2 .Z The matter of insurance covering the operation of the City' s autos for the year beginning September 11th, 1931, was referred to Councilmen Alexander and Krumm with .ower to act. DEPUTY CITY CLERK Upon recommendation of City Clerk, Hook, Mrs. Sadie M. Pettibone. employee of the City Clerk' s office since August 4th, 1930, was duly appointed Deputy City Clerk far the remainder of this term. CITY PLUNGE The operation of the plunge was discussed and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, Seconded by Councilman Alexander, it was ordered that same be closed for this season at the close of business September 7th, 1931, as an economical move, it developing that very little use is made of the pool after such date. Super- ' intendent Ferguson was present and participated in the deliberations. CIT_Y_HALL Upon the statement of Building Inspector Cooper that removal of gables and modernizing the roof would cost about $8,000.00, the Council decided to only remove the vines down to the top of the second story windows and to safely anchor the gables, and upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Engineer was authorized and directed to enter into such contract at once. FIRE COMM5flEE Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm of the Fire Committee, the Fire Chief was granted permission to attend the Fire Chief' s convention at San Diego, September 4-8, 1931 , and the sum of twenty-five ($25 .00) dollars was appropriated ( toward expense of same. CITY DUMP _ Krumm Upon recommendation of Councilman/of%he Sanitary Committee, the request of the caretaker at the City dump for an electric light was referred to the Engineer. GARBAGE - RUBBISH The garbage and rubbish handling] special permits, etc. was discussed and referred to the Sanitary Committee and City Attorney for further consideration and recommendation. 148 WEST STATE STREET - TEXAS STREET Starting of proceeding for the improvement of West State and Texas Streets was deferrjed, pending efforts for a State Highway through the City AGE II The contract for the handling of the Sewage at the Chapman ranch ( having expired September 1st, 19312 and the City not being in a position to handle same at this time,_the Engineer and Councilman Krum were authorized and directed to consult Mr. Chapman as to flans for handling same until such time as the City is in a position to do so. The question of a bond issue for a sewage disposal plant, and the calling of a ipecial election for same was discussed, but action was deferred pending data and information to be supplied by the City Attorney after consulting with `, OtMelveny,Tuller & Myers, Bond Attorneys, Los Angeles, California. GAS &:_EBF ERIC RATES Councilman Alexander, chairman of a committee appointed to investigate gas andelectric tates, suggested that other cities in this district be city II invited to join this/in an appeal to the Railroad Commission for rate reduction. The suggestion met with the aporoval of the Board and Councilman Alexander was requested to take such steps. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting, i adjourned. )7 Go 2-%. , Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. e/77 Attest: u , i City Clerk. Redlands, California I September 16th, 1931. Two Otclock P. M. Angular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular meeting place. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Fowler, Krum and Mayor Lelean together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. VACANCY The Mayor called attention to the vacancy existing on the Board as a result of the resignation of Councilman Cromas, filed and accepted at the regular meeting held on August 19th, 1931, and also to the law requiring the Council I to fill such vacancy within thirty days after it occurs, or cause an election to be held to fill same. The Mayor suggested that in as much as Mr. Cromas had failed in 149 his fight for State Commander of the American Legion, it would be fine for this Board to appoint:.him to fill the vacancy. The suggestion met with the approval of the other members, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Krumm, H. E. Cromas was unanimously appointed Councilman to fill said vacancy. A phone call to Mr. Cromas brought him to the Council Chamber, the oath of office was duly administered by the pity Clerk, and after a few words of appreciation of the honor, Mr. Cromas resumed his place at the Council table. PFTTTTQNR ,1+ Petition No. 6.085 , J . T. Burrows, et al, for one street light on CD QD Herald Street, between Sun Avenue and Union Avenue, was granted, per recommendation OZ of the Lighting Committee. Petition Nos 4088, J. W. Hansen, et al, for one street light on Stillman Avenue,_ between Division Street and Chapel Street, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Lighting Committee. COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From - ' . . ' . _ . . e. - ' 4 _ • _ '. _ ' .._ _InI s Angeles, California, calling attention to the September 1931,_ issue of the Tax Digest; From the City of Monterey announcing the 1231 Conference of the Calif- ornia Sewage Works Association to be held at Monterey, September 21 and 22, 1931L From W. A. Hartman, Supt. of the City Cemetery, suggesting an ordinance relating_ to cremated remains and establishing of a crematory in the City; From Mrs. J. C. Perry_, Rt. No. 1, Highland,_California, relating to the spread of puncture vine in the City and suggesting that able bodied men out of employ- ment_receiving City aid be required to perform some work toward the destruction of this vine. A Communication from Sol Bloom, Associate Director, of the United States Commission of the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration next year, was presented and.referred to the Chamber of Com•nerce, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to advise Mr. Bloom of this action. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and Treasurer for the month of August 1231, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm of the Charity Committee, reported that about $150.00 was raised for the Charity fund as a result of the baseball game between the Pollee and Fire Departments on the evening of September 15th, 1931; that the relief store was contributing to fifty or sixty families; and that he was receiving substantial aid from a number of citizens. IIINSURANCE Councilman Alexander of the Insurance Committee reported that Dexter & Sawyer, Inc. , local agents, representing Pacific Indemnity Company, Los 150 Angeles, had been aia_ d-. - P . 'c L'abIl_ . and P . oe t Damage insurance on the City fleet of motor vehicles, at a premium of seven hundred sixty-seven dollars and jthirty-two cents ($767.32) , being the lowest bid submitted. The action of the Committee was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Board, and all other bids were II rejected. Councilman Krumm recommended that earnest consideration be given toward the building up of a special insurance fund, and thereby save $1500 to $2300 lin annual premiums. The Mayor suggested that the Attorney and Ordinance Committee i ;give due conside a i n to the recommendation and report their findings to this Board. I RESOLUTIONS Resole .ionto. 510 - A 99PSsment_ West Highland Aven,_ e_a_n_d Porti on of Cedar Avenue The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set , pursuant to statute, for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expenses of the work and improvement of West (Highland Avenue and portion of Cedar Avenue as particularly described in Resolution of IIIntention No. 51__Q, adopted March 18th, 1931. The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing, whereupon the Mayor inquired if any interested persons were present and desired to be heard. No one responded and the Beard being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment, it was moved by Councilman Krumm that the Assessment be approved and confirmed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Fowler and upon roll call was carried by the unanimous vote of he Board. BUILT VG INSPECTOR I Investigator, Mr. Lawson,.State Registrar of Contractors, addressed the Council ' seeking co-operation of the City in the matter of contractors licenses. He submitted a copy of a proposed ordinance to this effect, which was referred to the Ordinance II omm' ttee and Building InspeC _ The Building Inspector submitted a copy of "American Standard .Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration"s and recommended its adoption by this City. Referred to the Ordinance Committee and Attorney_. CITY HALL The matter of removal of vines from the City Hall and addltl.na safety anchoring of the gables was referred to the Engineer, Building Inspector and T, Ferguson with full power to act. flia Councilman Cromas of the Building Committee was authorized to have the entrance to the City Hall re-decorated. RAILROAD CROSSINGS The Mayor called attention of the Board to the rough condition II of the Railroad Crossings on Church Street. Referred to the Engineer B11. fli_ES.S_LICENSES Upon recommendation of Councilman Alexander, the Attorney was 1 151 authorized and dir cted to imiedia Ply take the necesay_legal steps to collect (delinquent Business Licenses as per list submitted by the City License Collector. Councilman Krumm suggested an amendment to the Business License Ordinance, revising the schedule fees, basing same upon the amount of gross monthly receipts. Referred to the Attorney and Ordinance Committee. SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONS CQunc?lman_Croc mas alled attention of the Board to the continued blocking of the sidewalk at the northwest corner of Orange Street and West Colton Avenue. Referred to the Police Committee. CD (10 Councilman Krumm recommended that the Clerk be authorized and directed d to make a written request of Mr. Arthur Gregory to clear the alley at the rear of the La Posada Hotel, same having been practically closed to the public during the construction of the Hotel, and it was so ordered. GABBACF_ - PEBUIL ^ Upon recommendation of onnc?lman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee, a special permit was granted to A. E. Judd,_ 224 Orange Street for removal of garba e. APPRECIATION - Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, a vote of appreciation, was extended�_ F X for radio advertising. and vis Printing Company for tickets, and all who contributed toward the success of the recent base ball game between the Police and Fire Departments. GAS & ELECTRIC RATES Councilman Alexander was authorized and directed to endeavor to enlist o h-r c' ti-s 'n this district in a united effort for lower gas and electric rates. SAGE Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Sanitary Committee the ' following resolution was unanimously adopted: "Resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands, that pursuant and subject to all the terms, 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 to the State Board of Health of the State of California, for a permit to temporarily dispose of sewage while plant is being constructed, disposal to be made by irrigation and cultivation of portion of Lots 7 and 8, Block 70, Rancho San Bernardino, and that the Mayor of said City Council be and he is hereby 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 application with the said State Board of Health. " The City Attorney was authorized and directed to secure the services of O'Melveny_, Tuller & Myers, Bond Attorneys, for handling the proceeding for a bond issue, not exceeding3100,000.OQ at a fee not exceeding_$200.00. The Engineer presented the written permission of the Highway Commiss- ioner for the City to lay an 18" sewer pipe line on the East side of Alabama Street from Park Avenue to Santa Ana River, which was ordered filed. The Engineer was authorized and directed to purchase a truck and 152 service wagon for the Street Department, the Mayor suggesting that purchase be 'deferred as long as practical owing to the low state of the City' s finances. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting II adjourned to meet at Two O 'clock P. M. , September 21st, 1931. ,Attest: ' , i //7. 41291.12ut City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Redlands, California September 21st, 1931 Two O ' clock P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on September 16th, 1931, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meetin . Present: Councilmen Alexander, Fowler, Krumm and Mayor Lelean together with the Clerk and City Attorney. II Absent: Councilman Cromas and Engineer Hinckley. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the ' matter pertaining to sewage disposal. Attorney Hartzell reported that the State Hoard of Health i ranted the City' s application for a permit to establisha sewage disposal plant in the Santa Ana River wash. Also that a permit, subject to approval of the State Sanitary Engineer, had been £ranted for the temporary disposal of the sewage dur;ng construction of the plant. RESOLUTION Upon recommendation of the City Attorney and motion of Councilman IAlexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, Resolution No. 512, determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and completion by said City of a municipal improvement, to-wit, the acquisition, construc- II tion and completion of a municipal sewer system including the acquisition of land as a site for a sewer disposal and treatment plant and the construction thereon of a sewer disposal and treatment plant, and the acquisition of rights of way, easements land lands and the acquisition and construction of sewer mains and pipe lines and all yapparatus, works and appurtenances reasonably necessary or convenient in connection withp said Municipal Sewer System, was duly passed, approved 'and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present. a Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the Building Inspector was granted permission to attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference at Berkeley, October 5th, 1931, and the sum of Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars was appropriated for said purpose, payable out of the General Fund. II MISCELLANEOUS The continued blocking of the sidewalk at the northwest corner of P s 153 0_ an_ - S re W s W- C. to A - . - and apparent unsanitary method of handling ie etables and fruits at the Continental Market, were considered and referred to the Police and Sanitary Committees with full power to act. No further business demanding attention,the meeting was adjourned to meet at Two O 'clock P. M. , September 30th, 1931. cif 17 Attest: .tangt - ' 9-1.e City Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Y t C) Redlands, California September 30th, 1931. Two O ' clock P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on September 21st, 1931, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, Krumm, Alexander and Mayor Lelean and the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 16th, 1931, and the adjourned regular meeting, of September 21st, 1931, were read and approved. M. L. BLACK The Clerk reported the death of M. L. Black at his home in Long Beach, September 28th„1931. Mr. Black having served as a member of the Board of Trustees, this city, April 1912 to April 1916 . Flowers were ordered for the funeral at Long Beach, September 30th, 1931. COMMUNICATIONS A.communication from A. Gregory advising that the alley at the rear of La Posada Hotel was now open to the public , and that the Greene foundation site has been posted in an effort to 'comply with the request of this Council, was presented and ordered filed, and the police department was directed to render such aid as possible in the enforcement of the posted restrictions. A communication from F. B . Orr, 509 Fourth Street, protesting a poultry yard adjoining his property and suggesting an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of "live stock of any kind" in thickly settled areas, was presented and referred to the Ordinance Committee for report and recommendation. A communication from Secretary-Treasurer of the Parifin Cnast for Building Officials Conference advising of the adoption of the "Safety Code^Mechaniul_ Refrigeration" was presented and referred to the City Attorney for preparation of a City Ordinance, making said code effective in this City. 154 PETITIONS petition No. 4089, Clarissa E. Landell, for the City to furnish electricity for one street light she proposed to install on the road leading into I England park from Cajon Street, was presented and referred to the En111 gineer and , Lighting Committee for investigation and recommendation. CEMETERY Engineer Hinckley submitted to each Councilman a copy of revised rules and regulations for government of the Cemetery, and suggested that considerat_•n • - el same for adoption at the next regular meeting. SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION, etc. Councilman Alexander reported that assurance had been given him that ; the blocking of the sidewalk and the unsanitary methods in handling of fruits and Iveg-tables at the Northwest corner of Orange Street and West Colton Avenue would not occur in the future. BUSINESS LICENSES Upon recommendation of Councilman Alexander, the City Attorney was directed to at once file complaints against some eight or more business men who are ( delinquent on their business licenses and who make no apparent effort to pay. RELIEF STORE Councilman Krumm stated that the relief store was operating without a kgayexpense to the City,, sufficient funds and supplies corning from individual ' contributions. SEWER The Clerk presented a permit from the State Board of Health for a sewage disposal plant in the Santa Ana wash also a temporary permit for disposal duringconstruction of the plant. The same were ordered filed. Ordinance No. 746, "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands,: California, calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City of Redlands on Tuesday, October 20th, 1931, and submitting to the qualified voters of said City the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the acquisition, construction and completion by said City of a certain municipal improvement, to-wit, a Sewer System, as in this ordinance more fully stated, and fixing the precincts and polling places ( for the holding of said election, and appointing the officers of said election", was introduced by Councilman Krumm, read by the Clerk and laid over under the rules. No further business demanding attention, the meeting was adjourned to meet at Two O 'clock P. M. , October 7th, 1931. l Attest: nr 47-1-cjc4L- City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 155 Redlands, California October 7th, 1931. Two O' clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands California, held at the regular meeting place. Present: Councilmen Alexander., Cromas, Krumm and Mayor Lelean together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Fowler. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 30th, 1931 were read and approved. Co CA COMMUNICATIONS Q A communication from Leimert-Krieger & Company, Investment Securities, Los Angeles, California was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Standard Brick Company, Los Angeles, proposing to lease from the City the land commonly known as the "rock crusher site" , north of Mentone, was presented and ordered filed. Mr. Simons, Secretary of the Company, was present and considered with the Council details of a proposed rock crusher plant on the site and payment to the City of one cent per ton for all crushed rock produced. Councilman Krumm expressed opposition to a one cent basis, and other members concurred in same. After due consideration, a suggestion that a two cent per ton rate with a minimum charge of $240.00 per year, on a monthly payment plan contract, met with approval, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander the a Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to execute such a contract forAfive year period with said Brick Company and submit same to this Board for ratification. ARMISTICFJ Commander Spoor, of the local American Legion, requested permission for the use of Sylvan Park for an Armistice Day program with barbecue dinner, etc . Refer- 'red to the Park Committee, Superintendent and Engineer with full power to act. ELECTRIC SIGN Upon request of Mr. Phinney and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas, the Redlands Motor Car Company was granted permission to hang a Neon Electric Sign over the street at 519 Orange Street, subject to approval of the Engineer. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Police and Fire Departments and Sanitary-_ Inspector for the month of September 1931, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COrAMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held October 5th, was presented and ordered filed: "At a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held October 5, a quorum being present, the following resolutions were adopted: The petition of Charles A. McCubbin for a special building permit permitting the building of an addition to the residence at 226 Eureka Street which would bring the side wall of the house within one foot of the property, line was presented. The members of the Commission having heretofore viewed the property, on motion of Collett, seconded by Williamson and unanimously carried, it was 156 ?, resolved that the Planning Commission recommend the granting of such permit. The petition of G. C. Edwards for a special permit authorizing the re-building of the residence at 914 Tribune Street into a Duplex was presented. Members of the Commission having heretofore viewed the premises and being satisfied that such a change would not affect or injure theadjoining property owners, on motion of Williamson, seconded by Ford, and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the Planning Commission recommend such change." Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved. ry STREET LIGHT Petition No. 4089, Clarissa E. Landell, for the City to furnish 1 electricity to a pole to be erected by her on the road entering Prospect Park from Cajon Street, was granted, per recommendation of the Lighting Committee. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 746,"An Ordinance of the City of Redlands, California, calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City of Redlands on Tuesday, October 20th, 1931, and submitting to the qualified voters 'of said City the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the acquisition, construction and completion by said City of a certain municipal improvement, to-wit, a Sewer System, as in this ordinance more fully stated, and fixing the precincts and polling places for the holding of said election, and appointing the officers of .said election" introduced at the adjourned regular meeting September 30th, 1931 was duly passed and I adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Krumm and Mayor Lelean. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowler. Ordinance No. 747, An Ordinance of the City of Redlands, Californ' a, regulating the installation, construction, alteration, repairing and use of Mechanical Refrigeration,_ etc. , and Ordinance No. 748 An Ordinance defining the term "contractor", I and requiring contractors to hold the contractor' s license issued in pursuance of ' the laws of the State of California before engaging in the business of contracting '.. within the City of Redlands, California, were introduced and laid over uhder the rules. SEWER The Engineer presented written permission of the Gage Canal Co. for spreading sewer water on Lots 7 and 8, Block 70, Rancho San Bernardino, and from the Highway Commissioner to lay a 12" sewer line on the East side of California Street from Almond Avenue to Santa Ana River Bank; said permits were ordered filed. The Mayor named Councilmen Krumm and Alexander as a Committee to secure and distribute windshield stickers endorsing the sewer bonds, and urged each member of the Council to make a special effort to bring out a favorable vote. A demand of C . S. Chapman. Marigold Ranch, for $ 500.00 for use pf pipe line and care of sewage for month of September, 1931, was presented and ordered filed. FIRE CHIEF The Mayor and members of the Council expressed appreciation of the 1 Isuccessful efforts of the Fire Chief in the Ferguson arson case. 111 M ,TERY Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, P a revised set of rules and regulations for government of the Cemetery was adopted and ordered printed in pamphlet form. A controversy between the Cemetery Superintendent and Veterans u 157 of Foreign Wars over the removal of grave markers by the Superintendent was reported by the Cemetery Committee as having been adjusted. CITY DUMP Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee, the Council determined to change the plan for caretaker at the City Dump. A motion by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that from and after October 31st, 1931, the appropriation of 050.00 per month for caretaker be paid to a caretaker to be emplo, ey d by the City instead of Z. A. Marsh; the garbage collector, was duly tri CD adopted and the Clerk was directed to so advise Mr. marsh. CO 2 Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee, reported the dumping Q 1of tin cans and rubbish on vacant lots, especially in the Country Club district, in violation of the City Ordinance. Referred to the Police Committee. RELIEF STORE Councilman Krumm reported that provisions amounting to 1162 meals had been supplied by the relief store during the month of September. 1931, and no city funds used for same. MISCELLANEOUS The Mayor presented an invitation to the members of the Council to attend a meeting of the State Forestry Department at the California Hotel, San Bernardino, October 10th, 1931, with dinner at 6: 30 P. M. , and a Chamber of Commerce m- - in• and dinner at Fontana, October 9th, 1931. Governor Roloh is expected to address each meetin: . I Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_ ad 'ourned. et, • Attest: I Amffil __ �:. ' City _}k. Mayor/of the City of Redlands, California. Redlands, California October 21st, 1931. Two O ' clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Krumm and Mayor Lelean together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer, Absent: Councilman Fowler. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. STORE WATER A large number of owners of property in the Western Section of this City were present, and considered with the Board the question of Storm Water 158 ', i drains for the better protection of property. County Supervisor Biggin was also ) present and stated that the County would co-operate with the City and property owners 1 in working out a plan. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas, the Mayor was authorized and directed to appoint a Committee to formulate land recommend plans for same. The Mayor appointed the City Engineer and Councilman ;Fowler to represent the City and upon recommendation of the property owners present, t_ "he appointed Leigh Nickerson, Otto Morgan and A. E. Taylor to act with the Engineer ; and Councilman Fowler. This Committee to confer with Supervisor Biggin and County representatives. NORTH SIDE PARK Mrs. C. Gross, 1103 Clay Street, and other residents of the north ; section of this City, addressed the Council in request for improvement and beautifi-. cation of the Lugonia Park on West Lugonia Avenue. Referred to the Park Committee for Ireoort and recommendation. BIDS -- Sewer Pipe - 0 This being the time set for opening of bids for Sewer Pipe as advertised, I ; proposals were submitted by. the following parties, publicly opened, declared and {referred to the Engineer and Sanitary Committee for checking and report and recommenj dation to this Board on October 26th, 1931: Sunset Tile and Roofing Co. , Redlands, California Pacific Clay Products, Los Angeles, California Collins Concrete Pipe Company, Ltd. , Clearwater, California Cladding, McBean & Company, Los Angeles, California American Concrete and Steel Pipe Company, Los Angeles, California. SEWER AGREEMENT AGREEMENT -- The City Attorney presented an agreement between C. S. ;Chapman , of the Marigold Farms, and this City relative to the use and or purchase of ; the present outfall sewer lines claimed by Chapman. The City attorney was directed to make such changes in the agreement as would show specifically the 'rice to be 'aid by the City for said sewer lines as 234 per foot for the 12" line and 16 # per foot ° for the g" line, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of said City, after such changes are made. INSURANCE -- The question of Compensation Insurance for employees on [the sewer system and plant was referred to Councilmen Krumm and Alexander for report ;and recommendation. EMPLOYEES -- The Council directed the to Engineer g• give preference to 1 ,men with families, and to employ only residents of the City for six months on the sewer ; system work. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were Presented and ordered filed: ;Journal of Commerce, Municipal Administration Service, League of California Municipal- II ;ities, N B C Artists Service. A communication from the Managers of the National Oyange Show request- ing an opportunity to meet with this Council to discuss matters pertaining to the • 159 show was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to advise the manager that a date would be fixed soon, and oroper notice given him. LAW BOOKS The Clerk was authorized and directed to secure for the City a complete of the n- . -d' '., . _ D _ C. _- _ : . : G- . L, u .. , consisting of nine volumes at a price of fifty-six dollars ($56 .00) . ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 747,. "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands, California, regulating the installation, construction, alteration, repairing and use of Meehan- ical Refri• eration etc .", introduced at the regular meeting on October 7th, 1931, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote: .2 Ayes: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Krumm and Mayor Lelean. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowler. Ordinance No. 748, "An Ordinance defining the term"contrartnr" , and requiring contractors to hold the contractor' s license issued in pursuance of the laws of the State of California before engaging in the business of contracting within the City of Redlands, California", introduced at the regular meeting on October 7th, 1931, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote: des: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Krumm and Mayor Lelean. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Fowler . _ RESOLUTION N0- 511 lest Palm Avenue Sewer This being the time to which this hearing was continued on May 6th, 1931, upon request of the City Attorney, is now continued till Two O ' clock P. M. , October 26th 1931. CHAIRS Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm of the old Opera House Committed, a a17 of f'f of the Opera House chairs for $40.00 was authorized. FIRE HOSE Councilman Krumm of the Fire Committee, was authorized and directed to purchase in the market 300 feet of 2; inch fire hose. A GAS HEAT UNITS Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm the question of heat units in the gas supplied to this City was referred to Councilman Alexander of the gas and lighting Committee. FIRE BELL Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, it was ordered that the old fire bell be placed in the park, subject to plans of the Park Committee. BUSINESS LICENSES Councilman Alexander reported good results from the drive on delinquent bueiness licenses and the Attorney was directed to continue his efforts. BENEFIT. SHOW Mr. Williams of the Redlands Theatre addressed the Board relative to a proposed show for the benefit of the unemployed. The Mayor named Councilmen Krumm 160. , V and Cromas as a Committee to confer with Mr. Williams as to date, glans, etc. LEAVE OF ABSENCE The Mayor requested and was granted a leave of absence to attend to business in Canada, occasioned by the death of his sister_ Upon motion duly seconded II and carried, Councilman Fowler was chosen Mayor protem. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meetingwas ; adjourned, to meet at Two O'clock, P. M. October 26th, 1931 . ti � ; Attest: t� a'{ue` e.CZe...., City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. tl Redlands, California October 26 . 1931. Two O 'clock P.M. Pursuant to adjournment on October 21st, 1931, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Krumm and Fowler together with V,the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Lelean. Councilman Fowler having been chosen at the regular meeting of October'' 21st, 1931, as Mayor ' 93 , Pro Tempore during the Mayor 's absence, called the meeting to order. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 21st, 1931, were read and approved. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS pl This being the time fixed by Statutes and adjournment, the Council proceeded to canvass the returns of the Special Sewer Bond Election held in this City on October 20th, 19312 and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- ; man Alexander, the Resolution declaring the result of the election and showing the whole number of votes cast in the City; the proposition voted upon; the number of votes even at each precinct for and against such proposition; the total number of votes given in the City for and against such proposition and directing the City Clerk to enter on the records of the Council a statement of the result of said election, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. STATEMENT OF RESULT Sewer Bond Election, October 20, 1931 Whole number of votes cast in the City - 1540 Proposition voted uaon: "Shall the City of Redlands incur a bonded indebtedness in the sum of $90,000.00 for the purpose of acquisition, construction and completion by said city of a mun- 161 icipal improvement, to-wit, the acquisition, construction and ' completion of a municipal sewer system, including the acquisition of land as a site for a sewer disposal and treatment plant and the construction thereon of a sewer disposal and treatment plant, and the acquisition of rights of way, easements and lands, and the acquisition and construction of sewer mains and pipe lines and all apparatus, works and appurtenances reasonably necessary and conven- ient in connection with said municipal sewer system?" Precinct. vote: Precincts A B C D E F Yes 167 253 243 259 230 368 No 3 4 5 0 3 5 ecti Total Votes: Yes, 1520; No, 20 . CD v ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 749, "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands, California, providing for the issuance of bonds by said City of Redlands in the sum of $90,000 for the acquisition, construction and completion by said City of a certain municipal improvement, to-wit, a Sewer System as in this Ordinance more fully stated in accordance with and as authorized by a special election held in said City on the 20th day of October, 1931, " was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the ru es. RESOLUTION No. 511 --Nest a m Avenue 'ewer This being the time to which the hearing of protests to the improve- ment (laying a sewer line) or the extent of the district for said improvement on West Palm Avenue from Center Street to San Mateo Street, particularly described in . - _ o_ ion of Intention No. 511 the Clerk presented a signed protest by J . M. Soares,, et al, representing approximately 60% of property frontage. The Mayor inquired if anyone was present that desired to be heard in the above matter, and Mrs. C. A. Sanborn verbally supported her signed protest, while Messrs. Neil McMullin and E. E. Sweesy stressed the need for immediate action for the improvement. A motion by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm that all protests be overruled and denied was lost, Councilman Cromas voting "no" . Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee, then gave further details of the unsanitary condition existing on the South side of said street, stating that the Board of Health would be forced to order in new cess pools upon some of the properties. Councilman Cromas thereupon moved a reconsider- ation of the vote, seconded by Councilman Krumm and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. After further consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, to the proposed sewer on W. Palm Avenue under Resolution of Intention No. 511 seconded by Councilman Alexander, that allorotestsp\be overruled and denied, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, Resolution No. 511, Ordering Work to be Done was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. The diagram of the Assessment District for the work proposed under said Resolution as prepared by the Engineer, was then duly approved by the unanimous vote of the four Board members present. MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS The question of ways and means for the financing and paying of the indebtedness of the Mill Creek Water Owners for operating expenses, development work and purchase of the Jackson Ranch from the Southern California Edison Company, was next considered by C . T. Paine of the Crafton Water Company, members of the City 162 Council and J porch, representing other Mill Creek Water Owners . Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm the City Attorney and Engineer together with C . T. Paine land J. H. Porch were requested to outline a plan covering approximately a two-year ' expense and payment program for Mill Creek Water Owners and present same to this Council at its regular meeting, November 4th, 1931. PARK- WEST LUGONIA AVENUE Upon recommendation of Councilman Cromas of the Park Committee, the +_a1am of approximately 5350.00 was appropriated for improvement and beautification of the park at West Lugonia Avenue and Clay Street. RESIDENCE --ORIENTAL AVENUE Upon recommendation of Councilman Cromas of the House Committee, the installation of a hot water tank at the City residence on Oriental Avenue, at a cost !not to exceed 550.00 under supervision of the City Engineer, was duly authorized. BIDS -- Sewer Pipe Engineer Hinckley reported on bids for sewer pipe referred to the Engineer and Sanitary Committee at the lastregular meeting and recommended as follows ; "That all bids for clay pipe be rejected, and requested extension of time until the next regular meeting for report and recommendation as to concrete pipe." Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the recommendations of the Engineer and Committee were aporoved and the Engineer was authorized and directed to sm.,_e .urchase in the open market, the necessary clay pipe at a price not exceeding the lowest price submitted by bid. TREASURER The City Treasurer presented a list of the securities held by him as collateral for City money in the two banks of the City. Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the list was approved and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander the two local banks, viz: Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles and the Bank of America National Trust & Savings Association, were approved as depositaries for City funds. STORM WATER COMMITTEE ' Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm, , acting Mayor Fowler named I. F. Pierce, Allen Wheaton and Rolla Whitman as additional members on the Storm Water Committee appointed at the last meeting of this Board. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Attest: watt: Alt er7-41-64 City Clerk. Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Redlands, California. 163 Redlands, California November 4, 1931. Two O 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Krum and Fowler together with The City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Lelean. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 26, 1931, were J read and aoproved. cs� COMMUNICATIONS A Communication from the Pacific Coast Labor bureau, San Francisco, California, was presented and ordered filed. A Communication from Dexter & Sawyers Insurance Agents, in appreciation of the excellent service rendered by the Fire Department at the Sherman Hart residence fire October 31, 1931, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector, Police and Fire Departments for the month of October, 1931, were presented and ordered filed. SEWER PIPE Engineer Hinckley presented the written request of Collins Concrete Pip- Comaan , for withdrawal of its bid for reinforced concrete pipe submitted on October 21, 1931, stating that prompt delivery was impossible. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, the request was granted. Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Sanitary Committee, the contract for the 12" and 15" concrete pipe was awarded to the American Concrete and Steel ripe Company, as per bid submitted October 21, 1931. ' MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS The Attorney stated that the Committee to whom the matter of a plan for payment of the Mill Creek Water Owners/ indebtedness was referred, would have a written report and recommendation for the next regular meeting. AUTO PARKING The question of Auto Parking at the southeast corner of Cajon Street and East Vine Street, was next considered and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, it was ordered that no parking on the South side of Vine Street be permitted nearer than ten feet from the East line of the pedestrian lane across Vine Street. SEWER BONDS W. B. Johnson, local representative, and Mr. Vandeburgh, of Los Angeles, representing Griffith, Wagenseller & Durst, Los Angeles Bond Buyers, addressed the Council upon market conditions relative to Municipal Bonds. Mr. Vandeburgh advised a 164 five per cent bond as being the most desirable to insure a sale, stating that the Bond market was very unsettled at this time with no prospect for immediate improve- ment. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, Resolution No. 513, "A Resolution of the City Council of the ' City of Redlands, California, declaring its intention to sell ninety thousand dollars ($90,000.00) of bonds designated as Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931" , was duly passed, approved and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. ORDINA22CES Ordinance No. 750, "Amending a portion of Ordinance No , 669", was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules . Ordinance i'o. 749, "An Ordinance of the City of Redlands, California, providing for the issuance of bonds by said City of Redlands in the sum of $90,000.00 for the acquisition, construction and completion by said City of a certain municipal improvement, to-wit, a Sewer System as in this ordinance more fully stated in held accordance and as authorized by a special electionAin said City on the 20th day of October, 1931" was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cromas, Krumm, Alexander and Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Lelean. RELIEF STORE Councilman Krumm reported that rations to the number of 2984 had been served to 259 adults and 33 children with no City funds used for same. AUTO DA(JAGES Homer Fair. 938 Herald Street, addressed the Council in request for an appropriation toward the expense of repairs to his auto damaged by a palm tree falling upon it while parked on Sunnyside Avenue south of West Cypress Avenue. The City Attorney rendered his opinion that the City was not liable for damages in such cases. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas that the sum of $100.00 be appropriated toward expense of repairs to Mr. Fair' s auto, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accord- ingly, payable out of the General Fund. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No. further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting was adjourned, to meet at Two O'clock, P. it 2. November 10, 1931. Attest: _ . 4 City erk. Mayor Pro Tem. of the City of Redlands, California. � 1 165 Redlands, California November 10, 1931. Two O 'clock P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on November 4, 1931, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Krumm, Cromas, Alexander and Fowler together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer . Absent: Mayor Lelean. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. O SEWER BONDS -- Bids OHO ._ Several representatives of Bond Companies offering bids for the $90,000.00 issue of Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931, were present. Upon request of Mayor Pro publicly Tem. Fowler, the Clerk submitted the following proposals which were opened and declared: (Bids include par, accrued interest and premium as follows:) Weeden & Company ' Los Angeles, Cal. lad $1,153.00 R. H. Moulton & Company Los,Angeles, Cal . laf 648.00 Dean Witter & Comdany Los Angeles, Cal. 4a% 129.00 \Smith, Camp & Riley Los Angeles, Ual. 4a% 117.00 Griffith-Wagenseller & Durst Los Angeles, Cal. 5% 1,099. 50 Harris Trust & Savings Bank Chicago, Iii. 5% 1, 728.00 ' 'Upon checking the proposals submitted, it was determined that the bid of Weeden & Com5any, Los Angeles, California, was the best for the City, and thereupon the followin: Resolution was ado.ted by the unanimous vote of the four .members present: RESOLVED: That the bid of Weeden & Company, Los Angeles, of par, accrued interest and premium of $1,153.00 for the $90,000 .00 issue of "Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931", to bear interest at the rate of four and three-fourths per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, be and the same is hereby accepted as being the best proposal submitted, and that said bonds be sold to the said Weeden & Company for said price, said bonds to be dated December 1, 1931, and to be delivered approximate- ly thirty days from date of sale, November 10, 1931. It is further ordered that all bids be, and they are hereby rejected, and the Clerk is authorized and directed to return the certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION NO. 514 Councilman Krumm then presented Resolution No. 514, "Establishing the Interest Rate that the Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) of Municipal Bonds Designated as Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931, are to Bear", and moved its adoption, the motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander, and duly adopted and approved by the unanimous vote of the four members present. CONTRACT The City Attorney presented a request from the Standard Brick Company of Los Angeles, for a change in the proposed lease contract from a five year to a ten i e r 1661 year period, with renewal option of the City' s eighty acre tract of land in the Santa Ana Wash north of Mentone, known as the "Rock Crusher Site" . Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander the request was granted, and the City Attorney was authorized and directed to make such changes and present the contract to this Council for ratification. UNEMPLOYMENT HELIEF The question of funds for relief of the unemployed and needy was next considered. Councilman Krumm stated that November 25 , 1931, had been fixed as the date for the benefit show at the local theatre, and acting Mayor Fowler suggested a football game between the University of Redlands and some outside team, the arrange- ments for same being left in the hands of the acting Mayor to confer with the Chamber of Commerce relating to same. No further business demanding attention, on m tion the meeting adjourned. P %� Attest: IiLs1. Ci d Mayor ero Tem of the City of Redlands, California. Redlands, California November 18, 1931. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Cromas, Alexander and Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Lelean. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 10, 1931, were read and approved. DELINQUENT TAXES N. L. Levering_ and Attorney Bradley appeared before the Council in request City for cancellation of delinquent,\taxes on Lot 13 Iowa Tract, now owned by Antonio Gonzales, claiming that Gonzales purchased the property from Fred Schulof, who purchased from the State on a Tax Sale. The delinquent City taxes cover a period from 1915 to 1927 inclusive. Referred to the City Attorney and Attorney Bradley for complete data as to assessments and delinquent tax sales and report and recommendation to this Council. The Clerk presented notice of delinquent County taxes for the year 1930 on property bequeathed to the City by Olivia E. P. Stokes and property acquired in the opening of Sylvan Blvd., title to which apparently passed to the City after date of assessment. Referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report to this Board. STORM WATER DRAIN - Report Leigh W. Nickerson made verbal report for the Committee recently appointed by this Board for consideration and recommendation as to plans for relief from 167 storm waters in the north section of the City. The Committee recommended that Judson and Church Streets be graded and oiled from Lugonia Avenue north as per plans of the City Engineer. Action was deferred, pending consultation with Supervisor Biggin as to what portion of the expense, if any, the County would bear. STATE HIGHWAY Engineer Hinckley reported that Mr. Tetley of the State Highway Commission would be in this City at 10 A. M. Tuesday, November 24, 1931, for consideration of the designation of astreet or streets for a hi_hwa throu:h this City, and requested the members of the Council to meet Mr. Tetley. O COMMUNICATIONS OZect The following Communications were ' presented and ordered filed: From League of California Municipalities relating to last annual convention report in book form; From the J. G. Brill Compan35 Philadelphia, Pa. , relating to trolley buses; From iyor Lelean now on business in Canada; From Veterans' Welfare Board relating to the ownership of Lot 12 Redlands University Tract No. 1 and Lot 35 Moore & Woodworth Brookside Subdivision. APPLICATION The application of Geo A. Evans, Yucaipa, for position of motorcycle officer, was presented and ordered filed. REPORT Report of the Clerk for the month of October, 1931, was presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCES The proposed business license, Sunday closing and poultry ordinances were discussed and action deferred pending further consideration by the Attorney and Ordinance Committee. BESO.LUTI_o.nO. (Sewer-West Palm Avenue from Center St. to San Mateo St .) This being the time set for the opening of bids as advertised for sewer on West Palm Avenue from Center Street to San Mateo Street, under Resolution of Intention No. 511, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: F. W. & W. C. Seccombe Sewer complete, per linear foot $ .85 Manhole complete, each 60.00 George Gardner & Sons Sewer complete, per linear foot including Wy s .92k Manhole complete, each 63.00 Pernel Barnett Sewer complete, per linear foot .93 Manholes complete, each 70.00 Geo S. Abrahamson Sewer complete, per linear foot 1.08 Manhole complete, each 56.00 Geo Mattila and Saari Company Sewer complete, per linear foot 2400 4735.00 4 Manholes complete 245.00 Total 4980.00 168 The bids being referred to the Engineer for checking he reported that the bid of Seccombe and Seccombe was reasonable and the lowest and recommended that the ' award be made accordingly, whereupon the Board adopted Resolution of Award No. 511, ! which provides that the contract for said work goes to Seccombe and Seccombe at the prices named in their bid. The Engineer was directed to advise the contractors that Ithe Council requested and expected the use of local labor as far as possible. All ; other bids were rejected and the Clerk was authorized and directed to return the ! Certified Checks to the unsuccessful bidders. TRAFFIC SIGNS. 1 Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas the Police I ^Committee was authorized to secure from the Auto Club of Southern California, sight gtraffic signs at an estimated cost of $3.50 each• and one reflector type at $6.50 to I' properly comply with the law governing same. RADIO INSPECTOR Edgar McRae. 260 Nordina Street, entered verbal protest to radio interfer- � fence in his district and requested that steps be taken to enforce the ordinance ! relating to same. The matter was discussed at some length, revealing that a number of 1 complaints had been made to members of this Council. A motion by Councilman Krumm, ; seconded by Councilman Alexander that John Yount be employed as Deputy Building_ Inspector, in charge of radio interference, for a period of two months at a salary of 150.00 per month was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. UNEMPLOYMENT -- Relief Councilman Krumm advised the Board that 100 tickets for the benefit foot- i !ball game between the University of Redlands and Whittier, on Saturday November 21, had been placed in his hands as the City's part in the sale of tickets, stating that ; each salaried employee was expected to buy at least one ticket, and that the police ; and fire departments would be in active charge of the sale of the 100 tickets, funds „from this source to go into the hands of the special Committee in charge of the benefit. ! The benefit show at the local theatre on November 25, was next considered ; 1169 dissatisfaction and complaints were to be expected under present conditions with such a large surplus of labor, was agreed by all members, but an earnest demand made upon 0 all employees that the utmost courtesy be accorded everyone applying for work or having business with the City. The Engineer stated that approximately 400 applications for work were on file and that 270 different men had been given work. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. 7 C) ect Attest: c- /ti A / City Jerk, Mayor Pro Tem. of the City of Redlands, California. J I/ Redlands, California December 2, 1931. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, Krumm, Alexander and Mayor Lelean together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. D. F. McEwen presented the request of the Business Men' s Association for the City to bear the expense of electric bill for street tree lighting during the Christmas Holidays, estimated not to exceed $55 .00, and to furnish a truck and the service of some of the City laborers to assist in the work. Upon motion of Councilman Cromas, seconded by Councilman Fowler the request was granted, as per custom of several years past. STATE HIGHWAY F. M. Godshall and Harold Winn, representing_property owners of the North-side, were present, and Mr. Godshall addressed the Council conveying to them the request of North-side property owners, that no definite route for a State Highway through the City be approved until data and cost of the several proposed routes be determined, stating that the group he represented favored the extension of Beacon Street to Colton Avenue. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, that the Engineer prepare plans and estimated cost of the State Street, the Beacon Street extension and the Central Avenue routes was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of November 30, 1931, was presented and ordered filed: 170 d "At a meeting of the City Planning Commission held on November 30, a considerable representation of taxpayers and citizens was present and a general discussion was had as to the routing of U. S. 99 through this City. Four general routes received the most favorable discussion, namely; 1. Citrus Avenue West from Beacon Street to connect through at or near Sacramento Street with West State Street; thence west on State Street to about Texas; thence north and westerly under or over Southern Pacific tracks to the southerly side of Santa Fe railroad right of way; thence north and westerly along the right of wayto Colton Avenue. 2. State Street from Beacon Street west to or near Texas; thence across Southern Pacific tracks to the south line of Santa Fe Railroad; thence north and westerly to Colton Avenue. 3. Central Avenue from point of intersection with the extension of present Beacon Street westerly through business section of city to or near Texas Street; thence north and westerly across Southern Pacific tracks to right of way of Santa Fe Railroad; thence north and westerly to Colton Avenue. 4. Beacon Street extension in a general north and westerly direction to its intersection either with Orange Street near Colton Avenue or Colton Avenue easterly from Orange Street, whichever route on survey presents the least complicated engineering and construction work. a Of these four, uponggeneral vote being asked, 20 of the persons present outside of City officials and Planning Commission, indicated their preference for the State Street Route and 25 indicated their preference for the Beacon Street extension. None indicated a preference for either the Central Avenue or Citrus Avenue Route. The Planning Commission feeling that it has insufficient data and information on which to base any recommendation to the City Council, adopted a resolution recommending to the City Council that it instruct the City Engineering Department to proceed in the preparation of plans and an estimate of the cost of acquiring right of way satisfactork) to the State Highway Department for the four routes above suggested." Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm the recommendation relative to Nos. 2, 3 and 4, State Street, Central Avenue and Beacon Street, was approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. ADVERTISE Envoy Rea, Field Representative of the Salvation Army, requested ! permission to advertise their annual drive for funds by placing cards upon the CitL r . 4 amp posts for a week. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas 1the request was granted with the provision that Mr. Rea will personally see that all cards are removed at the end of the campaign. BENEFIT SHOW- Unemployment Mr. Williams,_ of the Fox Redlands Theatre tendered the City a check ifor the sum of $140.60 derived from the Benefit Show on November 25, 1931, and Councilman Krumm $2.00 for additional tickets. A- unanimous vote of appreciation was given Mr. Williams and the Fox Theatre, Mr. Thayer and the High School band and all 1who contributed to the success of the endeavor. The said sum of $142.60 was ordered placed in the General Fund and warrants authorized to be issued to the City Relief Store, Salvation Army, Associated Charities and House of Neij hborly Service as per action of this Board, November 18, 1931, pro-rating same. R I �� I • 171 APPLICATIONS The written application of Antonio Perez, for permission to operate a pool hall at 510 North Third Street was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Krumm the application was granted, subject to. .ordinances governing same. The application of the Redlands Foothill Groves for permission to erect a canopy over the sidewalk space on Sixth Street at the corner of Central Avenue was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander the request was granted, subject to approval of the Engineer and Attorney. PETITIONS Petition No. 4090, W. W. Merrill, et al, for the improvement of the road bed of the Pacific Electric car line on San Bernardino Avenue was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee for report and recommendation. STORM WATER S. A. Young., New York Street, addressed the Board relative to Storm Water Drainage in the district of West Stuart Avenue and Santa Fe Railroad. This matter having been before this Board at a former meeting, the Engineer was directed to •re•are plans and estimated cost for remedying the existing conditions, and report to this Board. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector, Police and Fire Departments for. November 1931= were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm of the Charity Committee made a verbal report of the activities of the several relief groups, showing that the extra heavy demand for relief was being met in a very satisfactory manner. AIRWAY BEACON LIGHT Engineer Hinckley presented the verbal request of the Western Air Express for permission to erect upon City_property just off Sunset Drive, east of the Country Club, a beacon light. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Council- man Krumm the request was granted. COMMUVICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: Irving Trust Comp y, New York, re: Kountze Bros. failure; Dexter and Sawyer, re: Insurance rates; The Waller Ranch, Chula Vista, California, relative to cocos plumose palms; The Ludwig Incinerator, San Francisco; Mrs. J. R. Caldwell, City, relative to peddlers. LIBRARY TRUSTEES Mayor Lelean named Kirke H. Field and J. J. Prendergast as members of the Library Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 1934. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. 172 MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE -- I Plans for the annual municipal Christmas tree at the triangle was placed in the hands of Councilman Cromas with full power to act. U BUSINESS LICENSES I Upon recommendation of Councilman Alexander, and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the City Business License Collector 9 ' was authorized and directed to cancel $70.00 of a $120.00 business license fee against the Pacific Fireproofing Co., Ltd. for contract work on the Gregory building at ( Orange and State Streets, the fee having been computed on a base of several contracts ! when it was in fact but one contract, the work being done at different periods of 9construction. CTTY_DUMP The Clerk presented the written request of Z. A. Marsh, garbage , collector, for a reconsideration of the action of this Council in his dismisal as care taker of the City Dump. Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee the request was ordered filed. II 0 The Clerk presented the application of Frank McGinnis, 313 West Lugonia Avenue, for the position of care taker at the City Dump_ The application e, was signed by a number of residents and was referred to Councilman Krumm of the �� Sanitary Committee. I 1 INSTRUCTIONS (Mayor - Clerk) +, Upon motion duly adopted the Mayor and Clerk were authorized land directed to execute for and on behalf of the City a deed for right of way for road purposes, to San Bernardino County, over a portion of Lot 16 Block 14, Mentone, 0property of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and the City of Redlands; and to the Southern California Edison Company for right of way for poke line over NWk SW$ ' and SW± NWk Sec. 9, T 1S, R 3W, to the City SewageDisoosal Plant. II NUNEMPLOYMENT II The question of working able bodied men, seeking aid, upon the r ° streets or at the City wood yard was discussed at some length from the angle of liability for injury, etc. , and it was determined to require some labor from able R 0bodied men, under supervision of Engineer Hinckley. ' MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Cromas sought the attitude of the Council relative to a loan of some of the old opera house chairs to a group of people holding services or ' lectures at a place on West Central Avenue. Members of the Council expressed them- selves as opposed to such a policy, but left this particular case in the hands of Councilman Cromas of the House Committee. N Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance II Committee. N 0 I 173 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City-C rk. Mayor of the Ci y of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - c040U d c Redlands, California December 16, 1931 . Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Cromas, Alexander, Fowler and Mayor Lelean together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. GAME REFUGE Dr. Walter J. Power and H. H. Ford, Jr. addressed the Council in a plea that the City be made a game refuge for the better protection of quail, dove, etc. , thereby eliminating the shootinI of firearms in the City. Referred to the City Attorney and Ordinance Committee for the preparation of the necessary Ordinance. STATE HIGHWAY THROUGH CITY Engineer Hinckley made a report of the respective cost of the several proposed State Highways through the City. The several routes were considered at some length; members of the Council expressing themselves as favoring the improvement of West State Street whether or not it is designated as the State Highway. The report of the Engineer was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation. Mr. Moore, President of the Planning Commission was present and stated that he would call a meeting of the Commission for Monday, December 21, 1931 at 7:30 P. M. ,_NUISI�LCE , Mr. Burton of West Brockton Avenue sought the attitude of the Council rela- tive to the handling of manure by Peter Pietersen at Brockton Avenue and and New York Street. The Clerk presented a communication from the Secretary of the Board of Health stating that the Board of Health at its meeting held on December 11, 1931, declared said manure station a public nuisance. Upon motion duly seconded and carried it was ordered that the necessary steps be taken to abate same. ORANGE SHOW Secretary Isham of the local Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council in request of an appropriation of $400.00 toward the expense of the City 's exhibit at 174 j p� pthe Orange Show. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler seconded by Councilman Krumm the ''request was granted, mor Lelean voting "No", stating he was opposed to appropriating public funds to any organization that permits law violation as practiced on the Orange! Show Midway. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the local Chamber of Commerce, Re: Benefit Football Game and the "Week of Flowers"; , relative to Sewage Disposal Plant operation, and, from State Railroad Commission From California Sewage Works Assoniatiowelative to hearing to be held in Los Angeles, January 12, 1932, relative to grade crossings; Communications from J, R. Caldwell and W. J. Anderson relative to State Highway through the City were presented .and referred to the Planning Commission. a NAT19 OSSEE C.E__, _gayer Lelean was named to r present the City on the State-Wide Committee of the National Conference on City Planning to be held in Los Angeles June 13-16,19321 d REPORTS Report of the City Clerk for November 1931, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Fowler reported that Coln. Leslie Jordan had been chosen tlas head of the Central Welfare Committee and requested use of the room in the west lend of the City Hall as headquarters. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by (Councilman Alexander the request was granted. tlCouncilman Cromas reported that arrangements were complete for the Christmas program at the Municipal Tree. Councilman Krumm reported that the relief store had supplied 2801 rations during the east month and requested authority of this Board to draw on the from Cit +_Charity fund at a rate of $1.00 per day for work paid for supplies of relief the store. The request was granted,, demand upon the City to be made innregular form. SANTA FE CROSSING The Mayor called attention to a bad place in Orange Street at the 'Santa Fe crossing_ Councilman Cromas explained that it was in the Pacific Electric line. Referred to the Street Department. SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT . The Engineer presented proposal of Ducommun Corporation for supply- ing miscellaneous pipe and fittings for the sewage disposal plant, and recommended that said corporation be given the order. Upon motion duly seconded and carried the Engineer and Sanitary Committee were authorized and directed to place the order accordingly. Councilman Cromas at this time called attention of the members to the very efficient work of the Engineer and the very low @iastfor Engineering services as compared with other cities for similar services. All members expressed satisfaction hand appreciation of the manner in which the entire sewer program had been handled, s > ' 175 under supervision of the City Engineer. TRAFFTC STGNS Upon recommendation of Councilman Alexander of the Police Committee, -t and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Cromas, and duly adopted, a stop sign was ordered at Colton Avenue for traffic going north on Orange Street. Upon motion of Councilman Cromas, seconded by Councilman Alexander a "No U turn" sign was ordered at the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroad crossings on Orange Street. t SIDEWALK -- Sixth Street 0 The Question of sidewalks on Sixth Street from Central Avenue to The gct Terrace was discussed and action deferred until the next regular meeting. MILL CRFFI( WATER OWNERS The City Attorney stated that the necessary papers had been :prepared for consummating the contract purchase by Mill Creek Water Owners from the Southern California Edison Company, the property known as the Jackson Ranch, and suggested r, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. Opposition to the placing of the title to said land in the Crafton Water Company as proposed in the papers prepared developed and the matter was discussed at great length from vathus angles, the object, as stated by each member, being to properly safeguard the City's interest. The City Attorney explained the difficult legal aspects of the case. After several motions, not seconded, a motion that the Mayor and City Attorney confer with the Crafton Water Company and its Attor- ney in an effort to reach a satisfactory conclusion,_ and to report their findin,s to this Council, was adopted by_ the unanimous vote of the Board. TRANSFER OF FUNDS Upon recommendation of the Clerk, and motion by Councilman Alexander, IIseconded by Councilman Fowler, duly adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund (Water Dept.) the sum of $10,000.00 to the Interest and Sinking Fund of Municipal Water Bonds; also $13,125.00 to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Redlands City Water Bonds , 1926; and transfer to the General Fund from the Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931, principal fund, the sum of $8,204.91 for advancements made by said General Fund for labor and material used in the sewer lines and plant construction. CHRISTMAS A vote of appreciation was extended to the Treasurer' s and Clerk' s de.artments for the Christmas spirit evidenced by fruit, candy, etc., upon the Council table at this session. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. U No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned. Attest; ', City ' - . mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 176 Redlands, California I December 18. 1931. Nine O'clock A. M. A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Cromas, Krumm, Alexander, Fowler and Mayor Lelean together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The Mayor stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of consideration of matters pertaining to the purchase of the property commonly known as the Jackson Ranch. from th South n Califo nia dison ompany_12y the Mill Creek_ Water Owners as per contract heretofore entered into by a former Council, and ( considered by this Board at its last regular meeting . He explained that the Southern California Edison Company was anxious to secure a deed from the contract owners carry- ing out the provisions of the purchase contract so far as it effectsthe rights of said Company for power and conduit lines for power houses Nos. 1 and 2, and presented such deed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, and unanimously adopted, h- Ma or and Cle k ver- authori ed and dir-ct-d to execut- salt- City. The question of legal rights and status of the for and on behalf of 'theAseveral owners of Mill Creek Watemext considered, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas and unanimously adopted, the, City Attorney and Engineer wee directed to confer with the owners of Mill Creek Water in an effort to clarify the situation and effect an operative organization of the several interests, and reoort their findings to this Board at as early date as possible. PT,ANNINQ COMMTSkIPN ... The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of December 17. 1931, was presented and ordered filed: "At a special meeting of the Planning Commission held December 17th, 1931, a quorum being present the following resolutions were adopted: The Commission proceeded to the premises at the Northeast corner of State and Seventh Streets to view the trees that the property owners, Mrs. H. W. Gowland, desired to remove. After consideration, on motion of Williamson, seconded by Collett it was unanimously resolved that it be the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the owner be permitted to remove the eucalyptus trees on Seventh Street, the two peppers on State Stteet, and to replant when and where practicable with cocus plumosa palms. The Commission then proceeded to Beacon Street between Clark and Fern to view premises upon which Mr. desired to erect an open air market. After discussion it was resolved that it be the request of this Commission that the property owner procure in writing the consent of adjoining property owners on the opposite side of the street for the construction and maintenance of such business. The Commission then considered the situation on Orange Street, north of Lugonia on which Street at certain locations the only property owned by the City is that from curb to curb, it appear- ing that certain property owners are removing shade and ornamental trees that are close to but not upon City property. On motion pf Collett, seconded by FThd a4id unanimously carried, it was resolved that this Commission suggest to the City Council that steps be taken by the City to acquire the title to sufficient land both on the east- erly and westerly side, north of Lugonia Avenue, to protect the present planting of shade and ornamental trees near the curb line." Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved, , 1 177 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting- ad 'ourned. Attest: City 03.- . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Q CO Q Redlands, California January 6, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of- meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Cromas, Alexander, Fowler and Mayor Lele together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting, and the special meeting , December 1, 1931, were read and approved. PROTESTS (Auto Camp) Mrs . F. H. Lewis, 500 West Lugonia Avenue made verbal protest, and the Clerk presented the written protest of a number of residents of the district, to the sanitary condition at the auto camp at the southwest corner of West Lugonia Avenue acid Columbia Street. Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee, the Council decided to make a personal inspection of the Camp at the close of this session. The protest was ordered. filed and the Mayor assured Mrs. Lewis that it would be given due consideration after in pection of the premises. (Auto WreckingYard) The Clerk presented a communication from Cyrus White, 601 Orange Street, protesting the operation of an auto wrecking yard on the lot adjoining him on the South, and advising the City of his intention to institute suit against the City for damages if steps were not taken to remove same. The City Attorney advised that a former investigation of this situation found the yard located in a proper zone, under the present zoning ordinance. After due consideration, the City Attorney was authorized and directed to advise Mr. White as to the legal aspects of the cases and the Police Department was requested to see that the ordinance relating to junk and wrecking yards is complied with. (Dump - East Colton & Jtldsg) The Clerk presented the written protest of B. F. Hastings, et al, to the dumping of rubbish into an old reservoir near the northwest corner of East 176 i II Colton Avenue and Judson Street. Referred to the Engineer and Sanitary Committee with recommendation that the reservoir walls be torn down and leveled over and that signs pp prohibiting further dumping be posted. (Santa Fe Motor Train) b ' The Clerk presented the written protest of Mrs. Marjorie F. Smith,_ to the noise and disturbance caused each morning_by the Santa FP Motor Car siren. Members of the Council stated that numerous complaints had been made, and Councilman 'Cromas said he had taken the matter up with the Railraod Company and they were endeavoring to eliminate the disturbance without impairing the warning features, and he would appreciate withholding Council action until the next regular meeting, and it was so ordered. . . The application of Alvin H. Foster for the position of Custodian ;and Janitor at the Lincoln Shrine, was presented and referred to the Library Board of Trustees. BUILDING PERMIT Councilman Krumm presented the verbal application of Ben Vander Hoop tor a soecial permit to erect a garage at-, 319 West Colton Avenue at a location on the )lot not meeting the regulation of the Building Code. The Clerk presented the written ,consent of the RiversidteCaunty MutLai Bu lding & Loan Association holders of a trust deed to the adjoining property. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, the request granted, and the Building_ ,Inspector was authorized and directed to issue a permit accordingly n REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Fire Department, Veterinarian and Relief Store 1for December 1931, were presented and ordered filed. 1 Report of the Paraffine Companies, Inc. , Los Angeles, relative to the roof on the Lyon Addition to the Library was presented and ordered filed. The Sanitary Committee reported that Mr. Pietersen was co-operating_ with the Committee in the matter of eliminating the nuisance caused by his manure yard at Brockton Avenue and New York Street. u The Street Committee reported proper repairs to the Street at the Santa Fe crossing of Orange Street. COAMUNICATIONS A communication from J. R. and Hazel M. Caldwell, West State Street ,bakery relative to the Stately through the City_ and the non-payment of business licenses by parties who do occasional baking at home and sell their product to the 'public, was presented and ordered filed. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Councilman Krumm presented a photo of an automobile stop and go L ignal costing about one-half of the cost of the Acme signal, now used by the City. Ordered filed. DAMAGES -- Accident z Frank Jackson, Terracina Blvd. , addressed the Board in request for 179 payment for repairs amounting to $5 .50 to his auto top damaged by a falling_pepoer tree limb on East State Street near Mac ' s eating place. The matter was considered at some length, the City Attorney expr_essine_p• • ' • • • . • • . . ' . • • -. . •- ' City. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, that the sum of $5.50 be appropriated for said purpose was adopted by a majority vote of the Board, Councilmen Fowler and Mayor Lelean voting "No" . Trees - Removal) Dick Palma addressed the Board in request for removal of deodors 71-1 alonghis grove on West Pioneer Avenue,. claiming the trees are infected with scale CD and are damaging his grove. He was directed to present his request to the Planning03, _ Commission for consideration and recommendation. PLANNING COMMTSSTON The Mayor named Dr. M. J . Sweeney and W. C. Collett to succeed themselves as members of the Planning Commission for the four year term ending_ Januar 1 1. 6. The action of the Mayor was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Council. GENERAL WELFARE COMMISSION Engineer Hinckley was named as a member of the Executive Committee of the General Welfare Board to represent the City in the labor employment department. HANDBILLS - Distribution Chief of Police Thomas requested the Council' s interpretation of the ordinance relating to the distribution of handbills and advertising matter, stating that different interpretations by departments was causing confusion among merchants. After due consideration of Ordinance No. 739 applicable to distribution of handbills and advertising matter, the Council advised the Chief that no such matter was to be left in or Ilion property, but must be placed in the hands of individuals. MEAL TICKETS Upon recommendation of Councilman Alexander of the Police Committee, the giving of free meal tickets to transients was ordered susaended, except in very extreme cases. BOULDER DAM ASSOCIATION The Mayor presented an invitation from the Boulder Dam Assodation to attend its annual meeting to be held at Fullerton, California, January 16, 1932, with luncheon at noon. The Clerk was authorized to make luncheon reservations for three. School The Mayor extended an invitation from4Supt. Clement to hear Cameron Beckgf the New York Stock exchange, at the High School Auditorium at 2 o'clock P. M. , January 7, 1932; ` POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of the Mayor and Police Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas, the purchase of a Ford Ambulance, equipped, and the exchange_of the Dodge police car for a Ford, was 1 180 referred to the Police Committee with Lull power to act. { EAST LUGONIA UTUAL WATER COMPAJQ2 The Clerk presented a letter from Earl D. Finch, Secretary of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, addressed to the shareholders of said Company ' setting forth changes in Articles of Incorporation necessary to compin with acts of the 1931 Legislature, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute „ same for and on behalf of the City, Councilman Krumm voting "No" . MAP - Cemetery The Engineer and Superintendent of the Cemeterk,_presented a map_ of Tract No. 2464,.Map No. 6 of Subdivision of portion of Hillside Cemetery, Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the map was accepted and the Mayo and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute s.u - . and .n b-half of th- Cit , and the Engineer was directed to have same placed of record. WEST CDITD.N AVENUE 2 paving Resolution No. 497 The Clerk sought advice of the Council as to disposition of the contractors bond for re-conditioning_ of a portion of the paving on West Colton Avenue under Resolution No. 492. The Engineer stated that the pavi : had b-en satisfactoril re-worked,_ and the Clerk was directed to so endorse on the bond and to file with the proceedings under said Resolution No. 497. DEEDS 1 The following deeds were presented, accepted and ordered placed of record: 9 Alexis E. Frye and wife for a small strip of land off Lot 5 , Belle : View Tract, for road purposes; From Chas. T. Paine and wife for one hour Mill Creek Water; W. Cloyd Snyder L. P. Humphrey, et al FromA(Harry Shepherd) and(A. J. Sayz for 240 acres and 160 acres ' respectively for sewage disposal grounds and plant. 111B Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance " Committee. No further business demanding attention the meeting adjourned. Attest: 12. City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. yl 1 • 181 Redlands, California January 20, 1932 Two O ' clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Cromas, Alexander, Fowler and Mayor Lelean, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. A number of parties interested in the consideration of an effort to eliminate the noise and disturbance occasioned by the early morning Santa Fe Motor () siren were present and Misses Clark and Garland and Messrs. Dan Smith and E. A. Moore Q .and filed a petition signed by Frank Jackson, et al, for relief from the noise, IQ entered strong verbal protest to the present mode of oneration of the siren,nand suggested a curtailment in use or softening of its tone. Messrs. Tuttle and Collett of the Santa Fe Railroad assured the Council of its desire to meet the wishes of the public, but were required by law to maintain and operate certain warnings and signals for the protection of the public. The matter was considered and discussed from several angles and viewpoints, the representatives from the Railroad stating that they would continue to experiment in an effort to brin_ the disturbance to the minimum. without impairing the warning signals required to be given at road and street intersections. Captain Danielson of the Service Department of the local Legion suggest- ed and recommended to the Council the desirability of having house numbers printed in * i- curbs as a source of employment to, some of the veterans. After due consider- ation, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Cromas, that permission be given for soliciting said work, under supervision of the Engineer and with the understanding that the City is not demanding that the work be done, was duly adopted. "THF, WHITE PLAN" Captain Danielson of the local Legion advised the Council that Major Geo . Turner was now the Chief Executive of "The White Plan" , so called, vice Col. J . Pierce. "The White Plan" providing for supplementing the regular police force in police times of riot or disaster or other times of need for additionallprotection was approved by this City March 7, 1928. AUTO CAMP Mr. Keen, ,owner of the auto camp at the southwest corner of West Lugonia Avenue and Columbia Street, addressed the Council in response to the protest of Mrs . Lewis, et al, filed at the last meeting. He assured the Council that he was endeavoring to meet all the sanitary requirements. Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee suggested to Mr. Keep certain improvements that should be made relative to the mens toilet. Further action was deferred until an inspection is made by the State Inspector. DEAD ANIMALS Otto Knudsen addressed the Council in resuest for the re-emilo ment of Maynard Milton for the job of disposing of cats and dogs under supervision of the City Veterinarian. He was advised that the work was in charge of Dr. Phelps with full power to act. 182 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FACTS FINDING COMMITTEE Otto Knudsen requested Council members to meet with the facts finding committee of the Chamber of Commerce relative to taxation, A meeting was arranged for Thursday, January 21 , .1932. at 1 P. M. in this Chamber. ' PROTEST -- Poultry Harry L. Everett, 247 Fourth Street, entered a verbal protest to the ; keeping of poultry adjoining his place on the south. Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary ' Committee stated that an inspection of the premises showed them in a clean and sani- tary condition, and not in conflict with the present City Ordinance. Councilman Krumm further stated he would not at this time recommend the passage of an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of poultry in the residential zone, and no further action_ was taken. REPORTS s Reports of the Clerk for the quarter ending December 31, 1931, and of the Clerk, Treasurer and Police Department for the month of December, 1931, were presented and ordered filed. i The Police Committee reported the purchase of a Ford Equipped Ambulance Flat a price of $1388.54 from the Osbun Ford Agency. The Council was advised of the gift by A. Osbun of a stretcher for use with the ambulance and the Clerk was author- ized and directed to convey to Mr. Osbun the appreciation of the Council for his generosity . COMMUNICATIONS . A Communication from Francis Cuttle, President of the Water Conserva- Ltion Association, Riverside, California, relative to the work of the Association and ' repuesting the City' s usual annual contribution of $250.00 for water spreading was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, Seconded by Councilman ' Alexander the sum of $250.00 was appropriated for said purpose and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the Water ( Department of the General Fund. A Communication from the President and Secretary of the "Well Owners ( Committee" of the wells in this district, presenting a demand for $236.00 as the City' s portion of the expense of measuring and keeping records of the water levels, etc . , of the wells in this district was presented, discussed and action deferred until next meeting for further consideration. TAX REBATE - Smiley P opert, The Clerk presented the verbal request of Mrs. Ruth Sanborn Drake and the Smiley Estate for a rebate of the City taxes, 19311 as per tax bills Nos. ! 2948, 3121 and 3891 amounting to $1192.08 as per custom of former Boards. The advisibility of continuing such policy was questioned by some members of the Board and action was deferred until next meeting, and the Mayor, Engineer and Councilman Fowler were directed to confer with Mrs. Ruth Sanborn Drake one of the owners of the Fl II 183 property and to report their findings to this Board at its next regular meeting. WEST STATE STREET The Mayor presented the verbal request of W. E, Howard, West State Street property owner, that immediate steps be taken for improvement of the street. No action was taken, pending a conference with State Highway Officials on February 4, 1932. LINCOLN SHRINE The Mayor called attention of the Board to the near completion of the -14 Lincoln Shrine Memorial and the necessity for providing funds for its operation. The CD c7 matter was given due consideration, the expressed opinion of members of the Council f�4 Q being that it should be under supervision of the Library Board of Trustees and the expenses for the remainder of this Fiscal Year be paid from Library Funds. AUTO PARKING Upon recommendation of the Police and Fire Committees the blocking of the streets and driveway by the narking of autos at the High School Auditorium was ordered abated as a public safety measure. CONTACT The City Attorney was directed to communicate with the Standard Brick Company as to its purpose relative to the pr000sed leasing of City property in the Santa Ana Wash north of Mentone for a rock crusher site as per its proposal heretofore filed. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councilman Krumm requested a leave of absence from the State for a period of one month to six weeks on a business trip to Florida. Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, the request was granted. GENERAL WELFARE BOARD The Charity Committee was authorized to expend the sum of $25 .00 for expenses of the General Welfare Committee if deemed necessary. Councilman Fowler submitted a resolution providing for a 10% salary and wage contribution of the City employees to the "Mayors Unemployment Relief Fund" . The matter was considered and discussed from ite several angles., and action deferred pending a meeting of citizens called by the Mayor for Friday, January 22, 1932 at 4: 30 P. M. MISCELLANEOUS The Engineer presented an invitation from Mr. Smith of the State Forestry Department for the Council members and officials to visit the Yucaipa Labor Camp as dinner guests of the department on Thursday, January 21 , 1932, at 5: 30 P. M. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committ:e. Attest: Ito further business demanding attention the meeting. adjourned. ' ' - CityeCl'rIc Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1841 Redlands, California February 3. 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, .California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, Alexander and Mayor Lelean together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. FIRE CALLS F. B. Hewitt. southwest corner West Pioneer Avenue and Tennessee Street, representing a number of property owners just outside the City, addressed the Council in an endeavor to arrange a satisfactory plan whereby the local Fire Dept. ! would render service to this district. The Fire Chief and members of the Council considered the matter from its several angles, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Cromas, duly adopted, was referred to Councilman Alexander, the Fire Chief and F. B. Hewitt for investigation and recommendation to this Council. COMMUNICATIONS An anonymous communication from "A Taxpayer" was presented and ordered consigned to the waste basket. The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From N. W. Clover, Los Angeles= relative to City purchasing Agent; From the United States Daily, Washington, D. C., opening its columns for municipal news; From "Orchard Heating Improvement Committee", Los Angeles,. relative to adoption of an ordinance regulating the operation of orchard heaters. GAME REF[JGF Attorney Hartzell. to whom the preparation of an ordinance making the I I 1 City a game refuge was referred December 16, 1931, presented a communication from Ralph W. Scott, Assistant Attorney for the State Fish Sand Game division, advising that such an ordinance would be unconstitutional. The Communication was ordered filed, and no further action taken, the City now having an Ordinance against the shooting of firearms in the City limits. WEST STATE AND TEXAS STREETS Engineer Hinckley presented a communication from F. A. Tetley, of the State Highway Commission quoting Chief Engineer Purcell that "no road can be accepted I:7 the California State Highway Commission that has less than seventy-six feet between curbs". He further suggested that the City work out its problem and submit something definite to the State Commission. The communication was ordered filed. ruling Council members feeling that the abovegeliminated State Street as a through highway, requested the Engineer to prepare and submit plans for the improvement of West State and Texas Streets. N i 185 REPORTS Reports of the Building Inspector for the months of December 1931 and January 1932x and the Police and Fire De artments and City Judge for the month of January 1932, were presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCE An Ordinance adopting the 1931 "National Electrical Code" as a part and parcel of the Building Ordinance, was introduced by the Attorney and laid over under the rules. Ttt PLANNING COMMISSI _-_ 1 The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February d 1st. 1932, was presented and ordered filed: "At the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on February 1, 1932, the following action was taken: The petition of House of Neighborly Service for leave to remove a tree which interferes with the driveway into the property of this organization on Lawton Street was presented. It was recommended that the petition to remove the tree•be denied and that the suggestion be made to the property owner that the driveway be widened on both sides of the tree which might involve moving the fence post so as to permit entrance to the property on both sides of the tree. It was recommended that the petition of Dick Palma to remove two or three of the ornamental trees in front of his property on West Pioneer be denied. It was recommended that the petition of Charles A. Boettger for permission to remove three Olive trees on Pioneer Street near Orange b�ranted. It was recommended that the petition of Edith Bates to remove Acacia trees on West Clifton Avenue west of Center Street be granted with the request that the property owner fill in the vacant spaces with Carob trees . It was recommended that the petition of A. F. Andrade to remove three Pepper trees in front of his property at 1323 ,West Cypress Avenue be granted. It was recommended that the petition of Walter B. Hadley to remove two Gravillas on Clifton Avenue kg_granted; leave to remove the one Olive tree be denied; and recommended that an additional Umbrella tree be planted next to the alley. It was recommended that the petition of Walter Page to remove a small Palm tree 'on property on Berkeley Drive be granted, but that leave to replace with Oak be denied, but recommended that the property owner replant with shrub or some smaller tree than an Oak. It was recommended that the Petition of Thomas Gore to remove Pepper trees at the Southwest corner of State and Beacon Streets be denied. Isaac Ford reported attending a meeting of the County Planning Commission at which discussion was had as to the County portion of Sunset Drive East of the Huizing Subdivision. He reported that the County Planning Commiss- io i would accept a deed to the Sunset Drive East of the Huizing Subdivision and connect it with Highway 99 provided an 80-foot right-of-way was furnished. The County would not accept the return road on Sunset Drive through the Herron property .and back into the City of Redlands. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, E. A. Moore was re-elected Chairman of the Planning Commission for the ensuing rear." Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Alexander the recommendations of the Commission were approved. TAXES Upon motion of Councilman Fowler of the committee to whom the question of rebating the City taxes for 1931 on the Smiley Heights (Canyon Crest Park) property Ii N ti -18 6 was referred at the last meeting, seconded by Councilman Cromas the City Clerk was authorized and directed to credit the City Tax Collector with $1192.08 the amount of the City taxes for the year 1931, as shown upon City tax receipts Nos. 2948, 3121 h; and 3891. The question of continuing this policy was left for consideration at the next budget making_period. Councilman Alexander presented the verbal request of numerous tax payers for a thirty day extension of the Delinquent date of 1931 taxes, on account dl of the economic conditions prevailing. The suggestion was looked upon quite favor- jably by members of the Council, but action deferred until next meeting. LINCOLN SHRINE The City Attorney advised the Council of a proposal of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watchorn (donors of the Lincoln Shrine in Smiley Park) to convey to the City a lot in the Country Club district to be sold by the City at its pleasure and the proceeds from same to be used as a foundation for an endowment fund for the Shrine. The proposal met with the approval of the Council members and upon motion of Council- man Fowler, seconded by Councilman Cromas, duly adopted, the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary_papers satisfactory to Mr. and ars. Watchorn and present same to this Council for ratification. AIR_PLANU Upon suggestion of the Mayor, concurred in by the members of the " Council, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to convey to the Commandant at March Field the regrets of the City Council that complaints had been made to the operation of planes over the City and to assure them that the Council was not in accord with any move that would in any way interfere with the Governments aerial program. UNEMPLOYMENT City Engineer Hinckley presented the verbal request of the "Mayor' s ' Unemployment Committee" for permission to lay a conduit commencing at Mill Creek . Zanja and Ninth Street, on Ninth Street to East Stuart Avenue, to Eleventh Street, to High Avenue, to Church Street, to East Brockton Avenue, all as per plans on file in the City Engineers Office. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Alexander, duly adopted, the program of the "Mayor's Unemployment Committee", was approved and the permit granted. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. on motion, No further business demanding attention,;the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I' 187 Redlands, California February 17th, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at its regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, Alexander and Mayor Lelean, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. BUSINESS a CD cn Henry Wilson, President of the Business Men' s Association, tether pQ ' with Milton Gair and other members of the Association, addressed the Council in request for an Ordinance providing better protection to the local business mon from the transient operator. Mr. Gair submitted a tentative ordinance drafted by the Association which was introduced by Attorney Hartzell and laid over under the rules for final action on February 24, 1932, to which date this meeting is to adjourn. ' COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Chas E. Maud, 1445 Pacific Street, relative to the bad condition of the street, and a Communication from the Southern Pacific Company, urging the City to build a bridge over San Timoteo creek and to improve the road to the main line depot, were presented and referred to the City Engineer and Street Committee. A Communication from H. E. Smith, 1128 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, at car stops requesting permission to place benches with painted signs advertising a local business was presented, denied and ordered filed. A Communication from Rev. W. T. Dixon, representing the Highway & Hedge Mission on Fifth Street, requesting permission to solicit funds in aid of work, was presented and ordered filed. Members of the Council expressed appreciation of the wo k don- by the Mission but declined to issue a permit for soliciting funds, leaving_ the Mission free to accept all voluntary contributions. A Communication from the Standard Brick Company, Los Angeles, relative to the proposed lease of the City land' in the Santa Ana wash, north of Mentone, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Veterinary for the monthof January, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 751, plating to 1931 "National Electrical Code", introduced at the last regular meeting, was dulyt_adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, Alexander and Mayor Lelean. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Krumm. WATER A Communication from the State Division of Water Resour ces, advising l' of the _granting of the request of the City, through Attorney Hartzell, withdrawal 188 ' of application No. 2791, relating to spreading of water in Mill Creek Cone, was _presented and ordered filed. LY Upon recommendation of the City Clerk and Finance Committee, the , ! sum of not exceeding $300.00 was appropriated for work in aid of the County Assessor in securing assessment and collection of unsecured personal property tax this year. The question of extending the date for adding the 5% delinquent penalty to 1931 City taxes, deferred from the last meeting, was given further consid- A eration, after which Councilman Alexander moved theadoption of the following resolution: " Resolved that the City Tax Collector be and he is hereby authorized and directed to receive payment of 1931 City taxes, without the 5%_penalty added,. 11,1 _up to the closing of his office on the 8th day of March, 1932, and the City Clerk_ Shall charg- a - . . - . i ' . • • • - ' . . - . s -. .._. . . . . ._I - h date herein fixed. Motion seconded by Councilman Fowler and adopted by the unanimbus vote of the four members present. CTT.Y__BALL_LilDITORIUM The Clerk advised the Council of the verbal condemnation by the Fire Chief, _pf the City Hall Auditorium-f-r public_ use.--The Clerk was- directed to= request the Fire Chief to file a written statement of what is wrong and what he deems necessary to place the Auditorium in a safe condition for public use. The Auditorium was closed to the public until further notice. OUTSIDE FIRE CALLS Councilman Alexander said he hoped to have something definite to 6 report at the next meeting relative to fire department service outside the City, as he plans to meet with a group of property owners the 19th for consideration of the matter. LINCOLN SHRINE The Clerk presented a deed to the City from Robt. Watchorn and wife - for certain real estate near Sunset Drive, in the Country Club District; also an .agreement between the Watchorns and the City relative to the creation of an endowment fund for the Lincoln Shrine; also a bill of sale to the City of the Lincoln Shrine recently constructed byc. the Watchorns and formally dedicated and turned over to the City on February 12, 1932. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the deed was accepted and ordered placed of record; the agreement was ratified and the bill of sale was accepted and both ordered filed. CONTRACT RENTAL AGREEMENT An agreement between the Southern California Edison Company and the City for the City's use of certain Southern California Edison Company poles between Country Club Reservoir $_4. and City Reservoir #5 for signal wires between the two reservoirs was presented, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS A report and statement of J. H. Porch, Secretary of the Mill Creek Water Owners covering a period from January 1, 1926 to December 31, 19311 and showing estimated annual operating expenses, and plans for the next three years, with an 9� _ 9 189 estimate of the annual assessment per hour on Mill Creek water; also statement of money advanced by the Crafton Water Company for Well #3 and Jackson Ranch purchase, presented and ordered filed. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_ mourned to meet at two o'clock P. M. ,February_244_193.2.. Attest: 7hi WZL- City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. OZ d 4 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 24, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on February 17th, 1932, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Cfomas, Fowler, Alexander and Mayor Lelean together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm. BUSINESS LICENSES Proposed Ordinance No. 752, relative to regulation and licensing of transient business and -operators, introduced at the last regular meeting, was consid- ered and upon request of the Attorney concurred in by Milton Gair, of the Business Men' s Association, action was deferred until the next regular meeting. STORM WATER • Jay C, Sexton, Attorney, presented a protest of a number of property owhers in the Mission District to the proposed plan of the City to carry storm water from the northeasterly section of the City into Mill Creek Zanja. Referred to the City Engineer and Water Committee for report and recommendation at the next regular meeting. DEMANDS -- YRANTS The Clerk presented the following demands: Security First National Bank of Los Angeles, in full payment of the Stoddart triangle tract at Beacon, Fern and Roosevelt Road, in the amount of $4026 .44, including interest. Chamber of Commerce, appropriation toward the Redlands exhibit at the twenty-second National Orange Show at San Bernardino, in the amount of $400.00. Upon motion duly, seconded and adopted, warrants were ordered issued for said respective amounts, p gable from the General Fund. 1J0 PERMIT Building Inspector Cooper, requested the Council to authorize and direct him to refuse a permit for the construction of an open shed at the rear of 214-16 East Central Avenue, stating that under our present building code such construction ' was permissible in that district but that he. deemed it bad policy to permit such type of construction and recommended that the building ordinance be changed accordingly. The Fire Chief supported the Inspector, and the Council agreed to sustain him as far as possible in the matter. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: n 7 X er __ 1 . City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 2, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Alexander, Cromas and Mayor Lelean together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting_and the adjourned regular meeting were read and d approve . II OUTSIDE FIRE CALLS The question of the local fire department rendering service outside the City was discussed by Messrs. Nat Hinckley and F. B. Hewitt representing property owners outside the City together with the Fire Chief and members of the Council. Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm, of the fire committee, who has been absent from former consideration of the question, action was deferred until the next regular meeting. MAYOR'S RELIEF PROGRAM Commander Jordan, Chairman of the Social Service Exchange, addressed the Council relative to the work of the exchange, and requested the City to appropriate the sum of $225 .00 to cover the expense of the exchange up to and including March 31, , 1932. The request was considered at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Cromas, that the request be granted was adopted by the II unanimous vote of the Board, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. PLANNTNG COi';TMTSSTON 11 For report of meeting of February 29, 1932 -- See page 196. 191 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Commander Spoor. of the local American Legion, addressed the Council in request for the use of Sylvan Park and the prosellis on the day and evening of July 4, and the refreshment consessions on the 3rd and 4th of July, 1932, 1932,,for an old time celebration, sponsored by the local American Legion Post. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. ORDINANCE , Ordinance No. 752, Relating to Regulation and Sale of Certain Merchan- dise, etc. , introduced at the last regular meeting, February 17, 1932, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Cromas, Alexander and Mayor Lelean. Noes: None. DEEDS The Attorney presented a deed and re-assignment of contract to the City for the Stoddart triangle at Beacon Street and Roosevelt Road and Fern Avenue, final payment for which was authorized at the adjourned regular meeting on February 24, 1932. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the deed and re-assignment were accepted and ordered placed of record. CITY HALL The Clerk presented the written report and recommendation of the Fire Chief relative to the public use of the City Hall Auditorium, which was ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, the auditorium was ordered closed to the public until further notice. COMMIUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, relative to giving preference to purchase of American goods and wares; From the California Oil and Gas Association of Los Angeles, relative to Senate Bill No. 362, and appearing on the May primary ballot as Proposition No. 1. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Police, Fire and Veterinary Depart- ments for the month of February, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. RESOLUTION NO 511 - Assessment M Sewer West Palm Avenue from Center Street to San Mateo Street The Clerk notified the Board that this was the time and place set persuant to statute, for the hearing in the matter of the Street Superintendent' s Assessment made to cover the cost and expense of the sewer on West Palm Avenue from Center Street to San Mateo Street, as particularly described in Resolution of Intention No. 511, adopted October 26, 1931. The Clerk reported that no written appeals or objections had been filed with him prior to the day set for the hearing, whereupon the Mayor inquired if any interested persons were present and desired to be heard. No one responded and 192 1 the Board being sati 'ied with the correctness of the assessment, it was moved by Coun- cilman Fowler, that the assessment be approved and confirmed, seconded by Councilman Krumm, and carried by the unanimous vote of the Board. LINCOLN SHRINE 11 The, Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to prepare appropriate -s.l _t_.n 'n parchment form for presentation to Mr. & Mrs. Watchorn, donors of the Lincoln Shrine. GASOLINE - Call for Bids Upon motion duly adopted, the Clerk was directed to call for bids to furnish gasoline to City autos for the year commencing April 1, 1932. Bids to be opened at the regular meeting on March 16, 1932. WEST STATE & TEXAS STREETS The improvement of West State Street and Texas Street was again o _d-_ -d and action postponed at the request of Councilman Krum: pending further consideration of plans for rounding the corner at Colton Avenue and Texas Street. BOARD OF HEALTH II Secretary Gentry_ of the local Health Board, submitted to the Council a number of recommendations made by the State Sanitary Inspector relative to unsanitary conditions existing at some of the rooming houses and camps in the City. Referred to Councilman Krumm of the Street and Sanitary Committee for investigation and report. MUNICIPAL ELECTION The City Attorney presented a Resolution calling a General Municipal c Election for April 11, 193,2, appointing Election Officers and placesfor holding the Election, which resolution, upon motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by Council- man Fowler, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. Bills and salaries were odered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, .California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 10, 1932. Nine O'clock A. M. A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, Calif- ornia, regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Fowler, Krumm, Cromas, Mayor Lelean together with II the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Alexander. I 193 The mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider setback lines for the p•reposed new Post Office Building at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street. The Planning Commission having made no recommend- ' ations to this Board relative to same, no consideration was deemed necessary by the Council at this time. The Secretary of the Planning Commission presented the following - •ot and recommendation of the Commission: "At a meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Redlands held on the 10th day of March, 1932, the following resolution was unani- "14 mously adopted: `2 Resolved that it be recommended to the City Council that a special permit begranted to W. Battypermittingthe construction of an apartment house on the lot situated at the northwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Kendall Street now situate in First Residential Zone, provided the owner adhere to the setback lines of the original zoning district, and that the proposed improvement be constructed in strict accordance with the building code for such class of property." Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved by the unanimous vote of the four Councilmen present. APPLICATIONS The application of Sidney Stewart"to erect an enamel Texaco sign at his place of business on the northwest corner of East Citrus Avenue and Sixth Street was presented and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, was _ranted the exact location to be subject to the approval of the City Engineer. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_ adjourned. Attest: pd7 City'C erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 12, 1932. Nine Thirty A. M. A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Krumm, Fowler, Mayor Lelean, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilmen Cromas and Alexander. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the question of setback lines relating to the proposed new Post Office Building. at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street. The following report and recommendation of the Planning Commission 194 t was presented by the Secretary: "At a meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of March, 1932, a quorum of the Commission being present, the follow- ing resolution was unanimously adopted: ' Resolved to recommend to the Council that the Setback lines now IIestablished and affecting the said proposed postoffice site be waived; that the United States Government be permitted to erect its building on the said property in such manner as it may see fit with the request from this Planning Commission that it be so located on the lot as to leave the widest space possible both on Eureka and on Brookside bet- ween the lot line and the building." Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved by the unanimous vote of the three Council members present. RESOLUTIONS i Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the following Resolution was duly adopted: "Resolved, That the setback lines at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street be waived as applying to the proposed site for a new Post Office Building, with a request that as much setback be retained as possible without interfering with the plans of the Govern- IIment in the erection of the building." Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the 1 following Resolution was duly adopted: "Resolved,. That the plans of the Architect for the proposed new Post 1 Office Building at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street be approved." Upon motion .duly seconded and adopted, copies of the above Resolutions were ordered sent to the United States Treasury Department and Congress- !man Swing. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: lit ` p eC24., I l C ' CIerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 16, 1932. Two O' clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, 'California, held at the regular place of meetings Present: Councilmen Fowler, Cromas, Krumm, Alexander and Mayor Lelban, together with the City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: Engineer Hinckley. I The minutes of the last regular and two special meetings were read. Upon suggestion of Councilman Cromas the Clerk was directed to correct that portion Ifofthe minutes referring to granting the use of Sylvan_ Park and the ProselJis to the c p1 9 195 Local Post of the American Legion "on the day and evening. of July __ , 1932", by adding thereto the words "and the refreshment consessions on the 3rd and 4th of July, 1932". II Councilman Cromas questioned the legality of the special meeting of March 12, 1932, and thereby the validity of the action of the Council at said meeting, on the grounds that he had not received the three hours notice required by law. BUSTNRSS LIGENSFS Mr. Grubbs, of Smith-Grubbs, Riverside, flooring contractors , address- 714 ed the Board in request for clarification as to his status as a contractor or sub- XIcontractor as r� atpd to business license fee. He stated he did contract work for Q local contractors and had done so for years and had paid as an outside contractor, but now felt that he was entitled to be placed in the regular class as to license fee. The matter was discussed from its several angles by the Contractor, the City Attorney and Council members, culminating in the conclusion that if Ir. Grubbs obtained a State license for doing business in this City he should be placed in the same class Itas the local contractors. LAND MARKS G. W. Beattie, County Historian, addressed the Board relative to official designation of land marks and suggested the proper designation of the Mill Creek Zanja. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Alexander, the JMayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the necessary papers for and on behalf of the City. WEEDS - Removal A resolution establishing the entire City as a district for the removal of weeds from property in the City, was unanimously adopted and ordered filed . BIDS - Gas1,ne. U This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying gasoline to City autos for one year, the following conpanies presented bids, which were publicly opened, declared and ordered filed: Union Oil Company of California Shell Oil Company General Petroleum Company The Texas Company Standard Oil Company of California iimie Oil Company_ The bids being uniform and no advantage in making a contract, all proposals were rejected. COMMUNICATION A communication from the California Oil & Gas Aqsoraaa Los Angeles, endorsing the "Sharkey Bill", as appearing on the May primary ballot as Proposition No. 1, was presented and ordered filed. REPO_RT,S II The report of the Clerk for the month of February, 1932, was presented and ordered filed. BOARD OF HEALTH Report of James C. Scott, Sanitary Inspector, relative to unsanitary conditions existing at some of the roominghouses and camps as determined by the State Sanitary Inspector was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary 196 'x, Committee stated that the local inspector had met with very fine co-operation in his efforts and that the State Inspector had expressed great appreciation as to results attained. FIRE HAZARDS ' The Clerk presented a communication from the Fire Chief reporting the property at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Center Street as constituting a fire hazard. The communication was ordered filed and the City Attorney was authorized and directed to give proper notice to the owner of the property. FIRE CALLS - Outside City Councilman Krumm of the Fire Committee requested and was granted furthertime for consideration of plans relative to the fire department answering_ i calls outside the City2 I CEMETERY The City Clerk presented copies of Resolutions passed by Spanish War Veterans, Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars, relative to grave stones or markers for soldiers graves. The &Apies were ordered filed, and the matter was xteferred to the Cemetery Committee and Superintendent Hinckley, RUBBISH Councilman Krumm of the Sanitary Committee recommended that notice be given the garbage collector and others collecting rubbish, that rubbish must be dumped only at the City thAm ine grTA nnndc_ WEST STATE STREET. The question of improvement of West State Street and Texas Street was considered at some length, resulting in the elimination of Texas Street from the I proposed improvement, and the Clerk being authorized and directed to request the property owners in the district on West State Street, between Fourth Street and Texas Street to meet with this Council on Wednesday-, April 6,_1932,_at 3 P. M. for consid- eration of the proposed improvement of West State Street. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_ adjourned Attest: City Clerk. Mayor .f th- City of Redlands, California. PLANNING COMMTSSTON At a meeting of the Planning Commission held February 29, 1932, a quorum being present, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the petition of D. H. Clark for leave to remove three Cypress trees along the north line of East Citrus Avenue west of Dearborn Street be granted, it appearing to the members of the Commission that many of the Cypress trees on East Citurs Avenue are dying and must necessarily be removed. Upoh motion, above recommendation was approved. (See bottom page 190) G I � I 197 Redlands, California April 6, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, Califor- nia, held at the regular place of meeting_ Present: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Krumm, Fowler and Mayor Lelean, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. A representative of the Standard Oil Company was present seeking the attitude of the 'Council relative to apr000sition for supplying gasoline to this City for the next year, all proposals having been rejected at the meeting of March J 16th, 1932. The matter was discussed at some length, the Attorney questioning the d legality of entering into such a contract without calling for bids. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Alexander, the Clerk was authorized and di -ct-d to advertise for b• ds fo su. .l 'ng the City with gasoline for one year, bid- to be opened at the next regular meeting. ROWT A representative of President Fetter of the Russian Faith Missionary Movement, reouesting_permission to use the bowl on the evening of April 17 to 22, 193 ,, for lectures of President Feller, was referred to the Ministral Union and the Mayor with full power to act. AIRWAY BEACON LIGHT The Clerk presented a copy of license for a beacon light on the Country Club hills, to the American Airways, Inc . by this Board on December 2, 1931, which was ordered filed. COMPENSATION INSURANCE The Engineer was authorized and directed to renew the Compensation Ins- urance policy for sewer plant work. ' ('OM1\QTTNTCATTONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Congressman Swing and Secretary Lowman of the Treasury Department, relative to the new Post Office Building; From California Oil & Gas Association, Los Angeles, relative to Sharkey_ Oil Stabilization Act From Wm J, Locke and the Los Angeles League of California Municipalities; From the California State Commission, San Francisco, relative to al InternationnExposition at Chicago, June 1 to November, 1933; From the Texas Company, Colton, California, withdrawing from its bid of March 16, 1932, the item "Calpet Green-Lite" . PETITIONS II Petition No. 40931 Clarissa E. Landell, et al, to change the name of t to Prospect Drive, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Cromas the petition was granted and the Engineer was authorized and directed to post Street signs accordingly_. 198 Petition No.4094, C. S. Lombard for a large lamp on the pole at the rear of 327-329 Orange Street, was presented and referred to the Lighting Committee. Tree Petition ho . 815 , for planting the parking on the North side of East Clark Street between Beacon Street and Church,_ was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Veterinarian, Fire, Police and Sanitaryep Dart- ments for the month of March, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. WATER CONSERVATION A report of the Water Conservation Association, Riverside, relative to plays for extension of the spreading works, with the program for immediate develop- ment, was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of April 4, 1932, was presented and ordered filed: "At a meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, April 4th, 1932, the following actions were taken and recommendations made: 1. Recommended that the petition of yrs . Edward Darrow for leave to remove pepper tree on the north line of Olive Avenue in front of the Methodist Church and to replace with maple be referred to Messrs. Hinckley and Collett with power to act. 2. Recommended that the petition of Tom Gose for removal of pepper tree on East State Street near the corner of Beacon Street in order to widen the driveway be granted provided. the City plant another tree as near as practicable to the place from which the first mentioned tree was removed and that the owner of the property agree to care for and maintain the newly planted tree until established. 3. Recommended that the petition of .Harold J . Haeusslet asking for the waiving of the setback line on Lot 40 of Crescent Heights to enable the petitioner, the owner of said Lot 4Q, to construct a tennis court and fence about the same out to the curb line be granted, reserving to the Council the right to revoke such permission at any time should occasion demand such action. " Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. __DEEDS. The following deeds for right-of-way along West State Street between First Street and Texas Street, were presented and ordered placed of record: Pantalion Cardiel, et al George T. Field, et al Puablo Duarte G. W. Higbey & Susan A. Higbey F. Vasquez. et al FIRE HAZARDS A letter from Fire Chief Trowbridge, relative to properties on West Cypress Avenue, West of No. 1322, and at the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and East Cypress Avenue, was presented and ordered filed for future action. BOYS WEEK ' Matters pertaining to placing of all municipal activities in the hands of of the school boys on Wednesday, May 4, 1932, were discussed. and details left in the hands of the Mayor and Professor Shaper. 199 INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT COLIIIu1TSSION The Clerk presented a copy of the findings and award of the Industrial Accident Commission in Los Angeles, Claim No. 19423, Avaristo Gonzales vs State Compensation Insurance Fund and the City of Redlands, which was ordered filed. COLLECTION OF UNSECURED PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX Upon recommendation of the Clerk and Finance Committee, the Council authorized the employment of one assistant to the County collector during the remainder of April, and the Clerk was directed to request the County Assessor to meet t with this Council at the next meeting to consider matters pertaining to such collection and payment for same. WEST STATE STREET In response to request of this Council, a number of property owners on West State Street, between Fourth Street and Texas Street, considered with Council members the proposed improvement of West State Street, resulting in a decision to make an effort to secure favorable consideration for the improvement of Texas Street and West State Street, full width, with curb_and gutters, and to enlarge the proposed assessment district to include property frontage from Sixth Street to West Colton Avenue, and further consideration was deferred until the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES Upon recommendation of the Ordinance Committee, the Attorney was directed to draft an Ordinance prohibiting oil and hay trucks passing through the business section, and submit same for consideration at the next regular meeting. STORM WATER PROTECTION Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the Engineer was authorized and directed to p epare the necessary plans for flood water protection and work along the south banks of the Santa Ana River, east of Church Street, the Engineer stating that there was now some State funds available for such work. VETERANS WELFARE BOARD The request of the Veterans Welfare Board for cancellation of City Taxes on Lot 9, Palm Addition and portion of alley closed; Lot 130, Redlands Univer- sity Tract No . 1; and S; Egs El SE* SW*, Sec . 13, Twp 18, Range 3 West, was presented and ordered filed, the title to said properties now being vested in the State Veterans Welfare Board. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committe- . No further business demanding attention, on motion and pursuant to statute, the Board adjourned to meet at Two o'clock P. M. , on Monday_, April 18th, 19321 to canvass the vote of the City election, and to transact any other business that may be presented. d/7 Attest: Mayor of the ( i y of Redlands, California. 200 Redlands, California April 18th, 1932. Two o 'clock P. M. Pursuant -to statute and adjournment on April 6th, 1932, the City Council of ' the City of Redlands, California met in adjourned regular session at the regular place I of meeting. Present: Councilmen Alexander, Cromas, Fowler, Krumm and Mayor Lelean together with the City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved REPORTS Mayor Lelean reported that no action had been taken relative to the verbal application of representatives of the Russian Faith Missionary Movement for use of the bowl April 17-22, 1932, which was referred to the Mayor and the Ministral Union at the last regular meeting. MUN_C_ • , 1 CANVASS This being the time fixed by statute for canvassing the returns of the ' 1Municipal Election held April lith, 1932, the Council proceeded to canvass the returns, ;f after which, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION WHFREAS, a general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Redlands, on Monday, the 11th day of April, 1932, as required by law, AND WHEREAS, it appears that 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, determined and declared in time, form and manner as required by the general laws of the state providing for and regularing municipal 'elections in cities of the fifth and sixth class, AND WHEREAS, the City Council of said City met at the council chamber thereof on Monday, the 18th day of April, 1932, to canvass the returns of said ' election and install the newly elected officers; and whereas the council finds as a result of said canvass that the number of votes cast, the names of the persons Noted for, and other matters required by law, to be as hereinafter stated, now therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, determined and deelared as follows: That said regular municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Redlands, on Monday, the 11th day of April, 1932, in time, form and manner as required by law. That there were 19 voting precincts established in said City for the purpose of holding said election, numbered "An to 115❑ inclusive, a consolidation of the regular election precincts 1 to 36, established for holding state and county elections. That the whole number of votes cast in said City of Redlands at said 201 election was 3944. 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WW A W N o 0•. + o W" oa)P, 0 O P0WWW npz U 4' 1-1 r +ta G ~in<cU wi X0 Et� UH 0 0 0 P +3 • HW 0 M W 0 l' Pi Co ill U EW •-1 .0 Mt CO A UEW a) aW g EW • Pi W a a 8 • Z f4 g • S-t o A o ria r •� o • Wa0fel a) a) M S~ rao0 o a a) 0 0P aS W • A Si I •rii 0 MI E W .O Jt 0 W am O 1 E 'J UFvE 0 td UM • 0 H `y • o UE o • a 0 oo •r' a P M ON W P c-1 8 1-, C 4' N g H F• z A Et 140 E z W �, W 0 0 ' 0 CC 0 El Y 2021 RESOLVED' therefore, that at said general municipal election held in the City of Redlands, April 11th, 1932, the following persons were elected to the following offices; respectively; Theodore Krumm was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 18th, 1932, and until his successor is elected and qualified; • W. Frank Stutt was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 18th, 1932, and until his successor is elected and qualified; E. Herbert Spoor was elected a member of the City Council for the short term of two years form and after Monday, April 18th, 1932, and until his successor is elected and qualified; C. P. Hook was elected City Clerk for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 18th, 1932, and until his successor is elected and qualified; C. J. Tripp was elected City Treasurer for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 18th, 1932, and until his successor is elected and Qualified. Mayor Lelean thanked the members of the Board for their cooperation during the past two years, pledged himself as Councilman to the best interest of the City and declared the meeting adjourned. The new Councilmen-elect being present, the City Clerk issued each his certificate of election and administered to them the oath of office. It being the desire of the new Board to organize, the City Clerk called the meeting to order and asked for nominations for Mayor (President of the Board) . Councilman Spoor placed. Councilman Fowler in nomination, seconded by Councilmen Krumm and Stutt, Councilman Lelean moved that nominations close and that the Clerk cast the unanimous vote of the Board for Councilman Fowler which was accordingly done and Councilman Fowler was declared duly elected Mayor. Councilman Fowler was then escorted to the accepted Mayor' s chair, and in a few well chosen remarksithe honor, praised retiring Mayor Lelean, and pledged his best efforts to a fair and just administration of all matters coming before him as Mayor, and urged cooperation and united effort in all things for the best interest of the City . The holdover, incoming and retiring Councilmen exchanged greetings, appreciations and pleasantries to and of each other. Councilman Spoor was appointed temporary Chairman of the Finance Committee to serve until the naming of permanent Committees. The Mayor announced that Committee assignments would be made at the regular meeting on April 20, 1932. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Attest: � af--COSt. t City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. it 203 Redlands, California April 20, 1932. Two O' clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 18, 1932, were 714 , read and approved. C> COMMJJN ICAT ION S Q The following communications were 'presented and ordered filed: From the Mayor of San Francisco, announcing the meeting of the 58th Imperial Council Sessions of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, July 26 to 28, 1932L From Faulkner, Oakes & Faulkner, Public Accountants, Los Angeles, 11 ' relative to the audit of the City books for the current fiscal year. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Building Inspector for the month of March, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS The following ap}lications were presented and ordered filed: Frank Reynolds, 329 West State Street and F B. Matthis, 1141 Washing- • ton Street, for the position of Building Inspector; Miss Betty Wishard, 755 Cajon Street, for the position of Cashier at the municipal plunge; Leonard Caseboi t, 828 College Avenue, for a position on the police force. PETITION Petition No. 4095, G. Stillman Dexter, for change of the name of "Block Street" to "Pepper Way" , was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. OFFICIAL BONDS The official bonds of C. P. Hook, City Clerk and C. J . Tripp, City Treasurer, for the term beginning April 18, 1932, were presented and accepted and ordered placed on file'. . BIDS- Gasoline This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying gasoline to City autos for one year, the following companies presented bids, which were publicly opened, declared and ordered filed: Home Oil Company Harrison & Kelty Standard Oil Company of California Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the bids were referred to the Engineer and Street Committee, for report and recommendatio-i to this Board at itsnext meeting. 204 �� l BOYS WEEK Councilman Lelean reported that plans for Boys Week included placing City affairs in the hands of the boys at the meeting of May 4., 1932, along same lines as last year. ORDINANCE The Attorney sought the wishes of the Council relative to a proposed ordinance regarding heavy traffic through the business district. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Attorney was authorized and directed to prepare an ordinance designating Church Street and Colton Avenue for heavy traffic, except heavy traffic bound for the Riverside District, which would use Citrus and Brookside Avenues. COMPENSATION INSURANCE Sewer Plant Upon recommendation of the Engineer, and upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant to the State Comcensation Insurance Fund for the sum of $500 .00 initial payment for Compensation Insurance covering work at the sewer disposal plant, payable out of the Sewer Bond Fund, Principal. PLANNING COMMISSION The Attorney was requested to advise this Board as to legal require- ments relative to appointments of Council members to the Board of Plannin: Commission-rs. APPOINTIVE OFFICERS Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, all anoointive officers and heads of departments were re-appointed (without reference to salary or wage) to serve at the pleasure of this Council. GAS RATES Councilman Lelean called attention of the Board to the new schedule of gas rates, and moved that a representative of the Gas Company be requested to tladdress this Board in explanation of the effect ofthe new rates upon consumers bills. ; Motion seconded by Councilman Spoor and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Council members expressed themselves as favoring a united effort by Cities in this district for. reduced gas rates. FINANCES, ETC. Matters pertaining to City Finances , department costs, salary and wage scale, etc. was discussed at some length, all members expressing themselves as favoring the strictest economy, and close study of budget appropriations with a purpose of lowering tax costs. Councilmen Spoor and Stutt were appointed as a committee to ascertain facts and figures relative to each departments needs, and to report their findings to this Board. The Hayor was authorized and directed to consult the Library Board of Trustees relative to the Library budget for the next fiscal yearj ' Rand to advise the Library Trustees that a cut of $10,000.00 will be necessary if the City is to lower the tax rate. 205 STAT DING COLLAITTEES Mayor Fowler recommended the following grouping of City Departments and names of Councilmen in charge of same: Ordinance, Auditing, Police, Building Inspector -- Councilman Spoor Water, Streets, Lighting -- Councilman Krumm Fire, Health and Sanitation, Charities -- Councilman Lelean Parks, Plunge, Cemetery, Buildings -- Councilman Stutt Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommendations of the Mayor were approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. CD Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Q Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_ adjourned to meet at two o'clock P. M. , April 27, 1932. Attest: p Ci y erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - b - o - o - o - o - 0 - Redlands, California April 27, 1932. Two O' clock P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and aoproved. The Clerk stated that he had received a .number of axlications for CiLL positions and employment. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, they were ordered held over until the next regular meeting. Mayor Fowler then stated that consideration of salaries and wages for City employees was in order. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Stutt and duly adopted, it was decided to first adopt the salary and wage scale and then fix the date to go into effect. The first item considered was the minimum wage, which was established at forty (404)' cents per hour for "common labor", upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor. The Myo then proceeded withthe names of the employees and the wages now received, each employee and item being acted upon by the whole Board, and. the new wage being approved by a majority vote, in most cases by the unanimous vote of the Board, resulting in the following salary and wage schedule: 206 NAMES OLD SALARY NEW SALARY EFFECTIVE June 1st, 1932. Gentry, Dr . H. G. 100.00 80 .00i _A:: Graham, S. U. 150.00 120.00 (t*oz "' Gray, J . K. 135 .00 125.00 IIHartman, W. A. 200.00 175.00 Hartzell, W. J . 150.00 120.00 Hinckley, Geo S. 350.00 300.00' Phelps, W. E. 50.00 40.00 Tolle, J. T. 100.00 80.00 Harford, Cecil 150.00 120.00 Jones, Chas H. 175 .00 140 .00 Kanady, S. E. 150.00 135 .00 Kubias, John S. 110.00 95 .00 Ferguson, W. T. 175.00 140.00 Wearne, Marjorie 75 .00 75.00 Yount, John 150.00 150.00 Cooper) L. H. 200.00 160.00 Erbeck, Mayme 150.00 130.00 Pettibone, Sadie M. 150.00 130.00 Potter, Chas G. 75.00 60 .00 Potter, Della 25 .00 20.00 Thomas, Walter L. 225.00 175 .00 It - allowance for use of car 25.00 ° Morrison, W. H. 175.00 150-.00, Hook, Willis 160.00 130 .00 King, Geo R. 160.00 / 130.00 Owen, Roy E. 150.00 / 125.00 , Parr, A.. S. 160.00 130.00 II Peterson, A. 0. 160.00 130.00 Robinson, E. L. 160.00 135 .00 Seltzer, A. J. 160.00 130.00 . Spaulding, James 150.00 125.00 Stocker, John M. 160.00 130.00 Thomas, Hildreth 160.00 / 130.00 Trowbridge, Perrin G. 200.00 ° ° 175.00 Anderson, Stell 150.00 140.00 ` Thomas, E. R. 150.00 140.00 Avey, Howard, 135.00 125 .00 . Hammontree, W. 140.00 130.00 • Holt, Harold 145.00 135 .00 Poe, Hurley 125.00 115.00 Smith, John 140.00 130.00 Snow, Charles 140.00 130.00 White, Virgil 14Q.00 130.00 Loyd, T. J. 100.00 90 .00 Prudholm, J. A. 50.00 50.00 Scott, James C . 100.00 100.00 Walter, John E. 130.00 115 .00 Young, Edith 75 .00 75 .00 The daily wage scale of $4.00 was reduced to $3 .60 or from 500 per hour to 450. ,1 The daily wage scale of $5 .00 was reduced to $4.40 or from 6210 per hour to 550 . The daily wage scale of $7.00 was reduced to $6 .00 or from 871-0 per hour to 750 . The daily wage scale of $6.50 was reduced to $ 5 .60 or from 8110 per hour to 700, effecting M. A. Schutt only. The daily wage scale of $6 .50 was reduced to $5 .80 or from 811-0 per hour to 7270, ' effecting P. W. Burk only. The daily wage scale of $3.75 was reduced to $3 .40 or from 46 7/80 per hour to 421-0. The daily wage scale of $5. 50 was reduced to $4.80 or from 6720 per hour to 600 . o The daily wage scale of $4. 50 was reduced to $4.00 or from 561-0 per hour to 500 . D The daily wage scale of $3.50 was reduced to 43 .20 or from 43x0 per hour to 400 . II Councilmen Spoor and Krumm suggested that the new schedule become d I effective May 1st, 1932. Councilman Lelean favored July 1st, and the mayor and I Councilman Stutt suggested June 1st, which date was accepted by the other Councilmen, II and the new schedule ordered effective Juane 1st, 1932 by the unanimous vote of the 1 Board. , 207 RTRf FT I_&ITI1W Councilman Krumm submitted a proposed list of Street lights to be cut out, saving a y-roximately $6,000.00 a year, in the program of reducing expenses . The Engineer was authorized and directed to affect this change before May 25th, 1932. The Engineer. and Lighting Committee were authorized and directed to make such other changes and cutouts of lights in the narks as they deemed best. BLOCK STREET Petition No. A.095, G. Stillman Dexter, for changing the name of "Block Street" to "Pepper Way" , presented to this Board on April 20th, 1932, was granted, ant the Engineer was authorized and directed to post Street signs accordingly. GASOLINE BIDS Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, all proposals submitted April 20, 1932, for supplying gasoline to the City were rejected and the Engineer and Street Committee were directed to secure proposals from local representatives and submit their recommendations to this Board at the next regular meeting. LIBRARY BOARD The Mayor announced that the Library Board of Trustees would meet with members of the Council at Two O 'clock P. M. , Monday, May 2nd, 1932, for consideration of matters pertaining to the Library budget for the next fiscal year. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: i City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 9 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 4, 1932. Two O 'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, Calif- ornia, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Mayor Fowler explained the presence of the boys representing the various schools and after this turned the gavel over to Bill Lewis from the High School who acted as Ma or under the guidance of Mr. Fowler. The minutes of �the adjourned regular II - meetin: of April 27th, 1932, were read and approved. OUTSIDE FIRE CALLS A proposed agreement was read by F. B. Hewitt regarding the plans for 1 208 a voluntary fund to be paid by property owners outside the City limits for Fire Department calls outside the City. Referred to the Fire Chief and Fire Committee for further consideration and report at the next meeting. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were read and ordered filed: From the Director of Public Health regarding the temporary permit issue' to the City of Redlands to dispose of sewage; From the California Sewage Works Association regarding the conference to be held in Yosemite Valley on May 20 and 21, 1932. Moved, seconded and carried that Councilman Lelean be appointed to attend this conference; From the University of Southern California regarding the School of Citizenship and Public Administration to be held in Los Angeles, May 10th, 1932. Councilman Spoor was named to represent this City_. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of Apr.18.1932, was presented and ordered filed: 11 "At a special meeting of the City Planning Commission held April 18th, 1932 the matter of routing U. S. Highway 99 through the City of Redlands received further consideration. The only two routes considered. were: Colton Avenue east to Church Street, Church Street south to intersection with Fern Avenue and Beacon Street. The City Engineer presented an estimate of cost of acquiring property to widen such streets confining the property to be taken to the west side of Church Street to Fern Avenue, to Colton Avenue and the south side of Colton Avenue from Church Street to west City limits, such estimate being $83,128.00. The Engineer presented an estimate of cost of acquiring right of way to extend Beacon Street north to Central Avenue, Central Avenue west to Texas Street, from Texas Street in a northwesterly direction south of and parallel with the Santa Fe right of way to the west City limits, such estimate of cost of acquiring right of way, confining the widening to the south side of the Street, was the sum of approximately $260,000.00 On motion of Collett, seconded by Ford, and unanimously carried the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that this Planning Commission recommend to the City Council of the c IICity of Redlands that it favor further consideration of the routing of U. S. Highway 99 over the so-called Central Avenue route and present Roosevelt Road, widening it to meet the requirements of the State Highway Commission. Provided, however, that reasonable valuations could be obtained for property to be taken in such street widening proceedings. " The recommendation of the Planning Commission was discussed at some length by members of the Council and Commission and others interested in the Highway route through the City. Councilman Lelean moved the approval of the recommendation of the Commission and the appointment of a Committee of five to ascertain data and cost. Councilman Spoor suggested that this be done within the next thirty days, and Council- man Lelean accepted the suggestion as a part of his motion. Councilman'Krumm moved an ammendment to the motion to include estimates and data on the Beacon Street extension route. After discussion, the amPendment, and the motion as amiJended, was r duly adopted. Mayor Fowler stated he would report the names of the Committee at the next regular meeting. ORDINANCES Pro osed ordinance relating to heavy traffic through the downtown district was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. 209 Councilman Krumm suggested that an ordinance be prepared to regulate the type of water pipe to be laid in or across the streets, Referred to the Ordinance Committee. REPORTS The following reports were presentedand ordered filed: City Treasurer, Recorder, Fire and Police Departments, Building Inspector and Veterinarian. GAS RATES At the request of the Council, Messrs. McAllister and Banks of the O Southern California Gas Company explained the workings of the proposed optional gas 010 d rate, showing that the rate would only benefit the larger consumers, claiming the small consumer was now paying only a reasonable rate. Further consideration was deferred until. a later date. AUTO CLUB G. E. Prior of the Southern California Automobile Club addressed the Council relative to increase in motor vehicle taxation and the diversion of highway funds to purposes other than now fixed by law, and filed with the Council a copy of statement by the Club `and proposed resolution, which was referred to the Mayor for consideration and report at the next meeting. APPLICATIONS The Clerk presented a number of application for various City positions, which were ordered filed for future reference. DEED A deed from the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and this City' to the Count - of San Bernardino for correction of deed executed in December, 1931, was presented, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the0City. II TRANSFER OF FUNDS Uoi recommendation of the Clerk, and motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Tre.asurerwas authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund (Water Dept. ) the sum of $,12000.00 to the Interest and Sinkin_ Fund of Municipal Water Bonds; also $18, 875 .00 to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Redlands City Water Bonds, 1926. a TREASURER'S BOND Councilman Spoor of the Finance Committee brought up the question of the bond of the City Treasurer, suggesting that a saving of $125 .00 a year could be effected by a reduction of the bond from $50,000.00 to $25,000.00. Councilman Lelean questioned the economy in such a move. The matter was discussed pro and con by members of the Council, after which a resolution fixing the Treasurer' s bona at ' $25 ,000.00 was duly adopted. Councilman Lelean voting "No" . FINANCIAL Councilman Spoor of the Finance Committee called attention of the Board 210 Y to demands presented by Dr. Taltavall; The Telephone Comoany; N. C. Bryan for removal and burial of cats and dogs; Daily Facts, etc, suggesting that efforts be made to effect a saving in same. Councilman Lelean was named to act with Councilman Spoor in conferring with Dr. Taltavall as to fees charged for services in connection with milk and water .analysis, etc. Upon recommendation of Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the salary of S. U. Graham was fixed at $130.00 per month, effective June 1st, 1932. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid• as audited by the Finance Coramitte3. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjournea . Attest: ----77e1216-1—C15- • Af City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 18. 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt, Spoor and Mayor Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Lelean. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. C5T.I.ZENBJII,P The Mayor introduced Mr. Homer Cross, Deputy Chief of Police of Los Angeles, California, who addressed the Council in endorsement of the Institute which is to be held in Los Angeles, June 13-17, 1932. The Clerk presented several communications relative to same which were ordered filed, and referred to Councilman Spoor for further consideration. ORDINANCE A large delegation of citizens interested in the proposed ordinance routing heavy traffic through the City was present, and the Attorney read the proposed ordinance. Councilman Spoor of the Ordinance Committee addressed the Council and the delegation stating that after a more thorough study of conditions relative to the proposed route, he would recommend and so move, that the proposed ordinance be tabled pending action relative to Highway 99 through the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stutt and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. School Superintendent Clement and School Trustee Mrs. Lewis, on behalf of the schools and Parent-Teachers Association expressed appreciation of the action of the Council. A written protest of the Board of Trustees of the High School was ordered filed. 211 PROSELLIS H. S. Holley_,Jr. addressed the Council relative to the installation of a system of broadcasting at the prosellis and bowl which has proved very beneficial and satisfactory: at other similar places. The estimated cost was placed at $1200.00. Members of the Council expressed appreciation of the benefits to be derived from such a source, but could see no way of financing at this time. Mr. Holley suggested the possibility of some citizen or group of citizens supplying the necessary funds. He was advised that the Council would gladly consider a proposal of that nature. The Community Music Association was granted the use of the prosellis and c9 x} bowl on the afternoon of May 22nd, 1932, and for the summer season beginning June 28,_ Q ct 1932. BIDS Bids for a new lighting system at Sylvan Park were presented by the following: E. P. Snyder Redlands Electric Company Harry Wilms Nach Electric Company Southwest Electrical Company The bids were publicly opened and declared, and referred to the Lighting and Park Committees and Engineer for consideration and report at the next regular meeting. The Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the legal printing and job work for the City for the year beginning July 1st, 1932; and for supplying tires to the City cars for a period of one ear. Bids to be opened June 1st 1932. RESOLUTIONS Upon motion of .Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt the follow- ing resolutions were adopted: MOTOR VEHICLE TAX "IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council, Redlands, California, that it will oppose any increase in the gasoline tax, motor vehicle license fees or other forms of motor vehicle taxes and will further oppose the use of motor vehicle revenues to pay the principal or interest upon State high- way bonds and will oppose the use of special motor vehicle revenues for any purpose or purposes other than those now specified by law, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, Redlands, California, is opposed to Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 22, which will appear on the November ballot, which seeks to divert the Staters share of the fran- chise taxes collected from busses and trucks to the general fund which would deplete the highway fund in an amount of approximately Four Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars a year. " PIPE-LINES IN AND ACROSS STREETS "RESOLVED that it be the policy, of this City Council to require, prior to the paving or repaving of all streets in this City, the renewal with steel pipe, cast iron pipe or reinforced concrete pipe, of all water company or privately owned pipe-lines crossing or running under such streets in all instances in which the Council has control over the pipe- lines." POPPY DAY A "Poppy Day" Proclamation by the Mayor was approved* and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 106,. this City, was granted the exclusive privilege for the sale of poppies on May 27 & 28, 1932 in this City. 212 i 9 1 MEMORIAL DAY Raymond F. Canterbury of the local American .Legion extended an invitation to members of the Council to lead the parade on Memorial Day. Upon motion duly seconded, the invitation was accepted by the unanimous vote of the four members preslnt. GAS RATE$ The Clerk presented schedule No. C-1 and C-17 of rates of the Southern California Gas Company applicable to this district, which were ordered filed. REPORTS , Report of the Southern California Gas Company for the year ending December 31, 1931, showing the amount of $21 .80 franchise tax due the City, was presented and ordered filed. Report of the City Clerk for the month of April, 19_32 was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 2, 1932, was presented and ordered filed: "At a regular meeting of the City ,Planning Commission held Monday, May 2nd the petition of W. J. Doell for leave to remove pepper tree at 1135 Washington Street was presented. In response to such petition the following resolution was adopted unanimously: 'On motion of Collett, seconded by Hinckley and unanimously carried it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the permission be granted provided the petitioner plant a new pepper tree about six to eight feet north of the drive- way in order to leave no break in the line of trees in that street. ' " The recommendation of the Planning Commission was referred to the St,r_e Committee for consideration and recommendation at the next regular meeting. HIGHWAY 99 A Communication from W. J. Anderson, et al, relative to routing of Highway 99 through the City was presented and ordered filed. The Mayor named A. E. Brock, Gordon Donald, Judson W. Mitchell, Jackson Rjgbey and Engineer Hinckley as a committee of appraisal and data relative to the two proposed Highway 99 routes through the City, as per order of the last regular meeting. PARK CONCESSION The question of rental of the refreshment concession at Sylvan Park was brought up by the submission of a bid for same by J. D. Whaley, who stated that he had obtained an option for rental of the building and equipment now owned by Philip Feldman, 1343 Montecito Circle, Los Angeles, California. Park Commissioner Stutt recommended that the building be purchased by the City, or the owner be requested to remove same off the Cityproperty-the term of lease having expired a year ago. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, second- ed by Councilman Spoor that the City offer to purchase the building and equipment at a price not to exceed $250.00 was duly adopted, and referred to Councilman Stutt with ' full power to act. 213 PERMIT - POLE LINES Upon recommendation of the Park Commissioner and Engineer, the Southern California Edison Company was granted a right-of-way for a pole line in Sylvan Park parallel with and just inside the south line of the park along the north line of Park Avenue and the mor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. PLUNGE The question of a permit from the State Board of Health for opening the Municisal Plunge June 11, 1932, was de m t not necessary as per advice of Giles S. O 03,W Porter, State Director of Public Health, filed with the local Board of Health, placing d s ch matters in the hands of the local board The question of carrying Liability Insurance at the plunge and bonds covering the employees, was referred to the Finance and Park Committees. APPLICATIQN_S The application of Joe Rabun for position of life guard at the plunge, was presented and ordered filed. STREETS -Oiling The question of oiling_portions of Church, Judson and West State Streets at this time was left in the hands of the Street Committee and Engineer with full power to act. TRAFFIC REGULATION Upon recommendation of the Police Committee, a boulevard stop was ordered placed at the northeast corner of Orange Street and East Colton Avenue; and a pedestrian crossing lane in the block on East State Street between Orange and Fifth Streets. The question of violation of the two hour parking ordinance by delivery trucks was discussed and determined that no exceptions could be made under the ord n- ce. HEALTH The Clerk presented a communication from Dr. W. A. Taltavall in reply to the request of this Council that he reduce his fee for bacteriological work approx- imately 50%, claiming that about 25% of his fee goes for purchase of culture media, etc. The communication was ordered filed and a motion duly adopted, fixing the fee for milk tests and throat cultures at $2.00 each, and water analysis at $7.50 each, an approximate cut of 25%. VACATION The question of vacations and absence from work on account of sickness was considered at some length, resulting in a resolution that the former custom of vacationing with pay be abolished, and that all loss of time by reason of vacation or sickness be at the expense of the individual. BUSINESS LICENSE Councilman Spoor outlined a proposed change in the classif' cation and rate , of schedule in the business license ordinance_ which was discussed at some length and 214 further consideration set for an adjourned meeting to be held May 25, 1932, at Two o'clock P. M. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned, to meet at Two o'clock P. M, , on May 25, 1932, Attest: U 9,4D (7/0(1. -8,4 City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 25, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. HIGHWAY 99 A number of citizens interested in the routing of Highway 99 through the City being present, the Mayor requested the Clerk to read the report of the Committee of Appraisal appointed at a former meeting. The report set out the the estimate of the Committee on the cost of the two routes designated as the Beacon Street extension via Colton Avenue and via Central Avenue. The matter was discussed at great length by members of the Council and interested citizens. Frank Moore expressed the opinion , that the Central Avenue route could be financed without a bond issue and Leigh Nickerson stated that approximately 4000 feet frontage, west of Orange Street on ar.. Colton Avenue was available without cost for that route. Councilmen Stutt and Leleanurged action at this time, while Councilman Krumm favored further consideration. A ! motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumin that all interested groups, ! members of the Planning Commission and the Appraisal Committee be invited to meet with the Council at its hext regular meeting for further consideration and for final action in the selection of the route, was duly adopted by a majority vote of the Council, Councilmen Spoor and Stutt not voting. POST OFFICE SITE A communication from the City Attorney advising the Council of the wishes of the Federal Government relative to certain changes in the City Zoning Ordinance necessary to remove legal restrictions relative to the Post Office Building was presented and ordered filed, and the City Attorney was authorized and directed to 215 take the necessary steps to comply with the request of the Government. AUDIT The application of G. E. Mullen, this City, to make the City audit for this fiscal year was presented and ordered filed. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that Mr. Mullen be employed, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. The work to—include a survey of the system now in use in the several departments and to be done under the supervision of the finance committee at a price not to exceed $250.00. CD SLOT MACHINES W 2 Councilman Krumm brought up the question of licensing the type of slot Q machines now in common use in many of the business houses in the City. After discussion, it was determined to place a license fee of $5.00 a month on each machine , provided they were not of a type that violates the City ordinance relative to gambling devices, this question being referred to the City Attorney for report at the next regular meeting. BUSINESS LICENSES A revision of the Business License schedule and rates was considered, as per adjournment of last meeting, Council members deciding that it was not an opportune time for changing the present ordinance, and a motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt to defer action was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. WATER RATES The question of water rates and rentals for the coming season was discussed, and referred to Councilman Krumm of the Water Committee for report and recommendation to this Council at its Next regular meeting . PARK CONCESSION Councilman Stutt of the Park Committee reported the purchase from Phillip Feldman of the refreshment stand and equipment located at Sylvan Park for the sum of $175 .00. The action of Councilman Stutt was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council and a warrant authorized upon execution of the proper transfer to the City. PLANNING CQ6flMI aSI51N_ Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm of the Street Committee, the report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 2, 1932, relative to the removal of a tree at 1135 Washington Street was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. AUTO PARKING The question of auto parking restrictions and exemptions was brought up by Councilman Krumm and discussed by members of the Council, resulting in a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean that 20 minute parking be permitted on the west line of Cajon Street and north line of Vine Street along the City property and that cars belonging to the City, City officials and City employees, when engaged in City business be exempt from such restrictions. The motion was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. RESOLUTION Treasurer's Bond WHEREAS, on April 20, 1932, at a regular meeting of the City Council of 216 the City of Redlands, California, the official bond of C. J. Tripp, City Treasurer, in the sum of $50,000.00 was presented, accepted and ordered filed; and WHEREAS, on May 4, 1932, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, a resolution was adopted, reducing the said Treasurer's bond from $50,000.00 to $25,000.00; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved; That aforesaid Bond of $50,000.00 be 1 and the same is hereby cancelled and returned to the Pacific Indemnity Company, Dexter & Sawyer, local agents, and that the bond for $25,000.00 written by said Company, be and the same is hereby accepted and ordered filed. CHARITIES The question of the City continuing the policy of payment for medical service to indigents was discussed and referred to Councilman Lelean of the Charity_ Committee, with a request and recommendation that a united effort be made to secure oavment for such services from the County, members expressing the opinion that the City has not been in the past, and is not now receiving its share of County aid. COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Councilman Stutt presented the verbal request of the Community Music Association for an appropriation for the summer concerts and suggested the same sum as last year be appropriated. Councilman Spoor thought the Association appropriation should be cut the same as all other department appropriations. A motion by Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt that the sum of $600.00 (same as last year) be appropriated, was duly adopted. TRAFFIC The question of a boulevard stop at the northeast corner of Colton Avenue and Orange Stree was again discussed, developing that such stops and regulations can only be made legal by ordinance, necessitating publication and expense. It was suggested that Police Commissioner Spoor check the situation and report his recommendations to this Council at a later date. LEGAL ADVICE ,, The City Attorney advised that the City's legal publications were required to be made in a paper published and printed in the City. CHIEF OF POLICE It was suggested by Councilman Spoor of the Police Committee and concurred in by other members of the Council, that the Chief of Police should be in uniform. SOCIAL SERVICE WELFARE COMMITTEE 1- Councilman Spoor outlined a pro oo sed program for meeting the unemployment situation, stating treat he felt the City would necessarily have to make an appropriatiln toward the administration expense of the Committee in charge. He estimated that $2,500.00 would be necessary and suggested that an additional $2,500.00 should be _provided for as an emergency fund. He stated the Social Service Welfare Committee ' was attempting to raise $50,000.00 for relief work. Councilman Krumm expressed the opinion that sufficient voluntary help could be had to very materially cut the � P 217 estimated expense. Further action was deferred for consideration at the time of making the budget for the next fiscal year. VACATIONS The application of the order of this Council on May 18, 1932, that "all loss of time by reason of vacation or sickness be at the expense of the individual", was brought up by the City Attorney calling attention of the Council to certain _provisions of State law relative to vacations, etc. as applied to Firemen and Policemen . He expressed an opinion that the order of the Council was in-effective as to said departments. Councilmen Spoor and Krumm expressed opinions that the desired results O QD could be accomplished by a further reduction in the salary scale for said departments. 040 Further consideration was deferred until the next regular meeting. WEn Councilman Krumm of the Street Committee brought up the matter of removal of a small building at the southeast corner of West Western Avenue and Lawton Street, on property claimed by the City and by private interests, each under deed. Upon motion duly adopted, the matter was referred to the Street Committee and Engineer with full power to act. Councilman Spoor voting "No". No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ia -e L /IU17�1 City -Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 6 - o - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - il Redlands, California June 1, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilman Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. After calling the meeting to order, the Mayor stated that if there were no objections the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting would be deferred until later during the session, and owing to the large number of citizens interested in Highway 99 being present, the meeting would adjourn to the City Hall Auditorium, and it was so ordered. The Mayor stated that the routing of Highway 99 through the City was open for consideration. The Clerk presented a protest to the Colton Avenue route (so called) , signed by E. G. Gleitsman, et al, and a protest to the Central residents whose affected property is outside the City Avenue route (so called) , signed by W. P. Sappington, et alb. and an opinion rendered by James L. King, Chief Deputy of the District Attorney' s office relative to taking of 218 , school.property for Street purposes. The protests and opinion were ordered filed. The discussion favoring the Colton Avenue route was led by F. M. Godshall and Leigh Nickerson and the Central Avenue route by Isaac Ford and Councilman Stutt. Councilmen Spoor and Krumm expressed opposition to anythingthat would increase the tax burden. pI Councilman Sps suggested there was no definite figure or proposal submitted by either group, and moved to table the matter until a definite written proposal from the proponents .for one or both routes was submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm. After discussion, the question being called, resulted in Council- men Spoor and Krumm voting "Aye" and Councilmen Stutt and Lelean voting "No" . Mayor declared Fowler uart$wd the motion to table/lost. After further discussion by proponents of the two routes, Councilman Lelean urged that some definite action be taken at this time. Councilman Stutt moved that the Central Avenue route be approved as recommended by the Planning Commissions provided no great expense attaches to the City, and that the tender of right-of-way be made within thirty days. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lelean. Mayor Fowler, prior to putting. the motion, stated his interpre- tation of "no great expense to the City" to mean "no expense for acquisition of the right-of-way". Councilmen Stutt and Lelean voted "Aye" ; Councilmen Spoor and Krumm voted "No". The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. The Council then adjourned to the regular Council Chamber and continued its session. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. tl APPLICATION - Poultry The application of Frank H. Rowe, to keep poultry and rabbits at 1608 Clay Street was presented and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, a temporary_permit was granted. PLANNING COMMISSION P. 0. Site - set back lines The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 31, 1932, was presented and ordered filed: "At the regular monthly meeting of the City Planning Commission held May 31, 1932, the following matters were considered and recommendations made: The matter of the effect of the Zoning Ordinance on the proposed site for the United States Post Office in this City was again considered and the petition of the present owners of the whole of said property who are Eva 0. Dewey, Olive Copeland and Emma M. Daniels, requesting that the property in question be placed in an unclassified classification and relieved of all restrictions and limitations imposed by the Zoning Ordinance was presented and read. It appearing that advice from the Government Officials and particularly United States District Attorney, Samuel W. McNabb is that the title to the said property must be relieved of all restrictions and limitations and that the only manner in which said property can be relieved of the effect of the limitations and restrictions imposed by Zoning Ordinance No. 699 of this City is to place the property in an1.unclassified category, on motion of Sweeney, seconded by Williamson and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that this Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it (the Council) immediately take such steps as are necessary and as are in accord with the law and with the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Redlands to relieve that certain real 219 property in the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, and described as being Lots 1, 2, 3 &4, Ladd' s First Addition to the City of Redlands, from all effect of and from all restrictions and limitations imposed by said Zoning Ordinance No. 699, to the end that said property be not zoned and that it be relieved of the burden and restrictions of all setback lines. The petition of Fred 1. Spellman for leave to remove a Palm tree at the front of property at No. 139 West Citrus Avenue was presented. After consideration, on motion of Collett, seconded by Ford and unanimously carried, it was resolved that such petition be denied. The petition of J. G. Powell and C. E. Powell for leave to remove three Pepper trees in front of property at 905 West Lugonia Avenue was presented. On motion of Hinckley, seconded by Williamson c".1.1 and unanimouslycarried, it was resolved that the � petition be denied,` c) and that it be recommended that the City Street Department trim and OZ prune the Pepper trees in question so that they do not shade the d adjoining orange trees to such a great extent. The petition of Allen Nutter for leave to remove all Olive trees on the Orange Street side of the property situate at the northwest corner of Orange and Pioneer was presented. After consideration, the petition was referred to Collett for investigation and report at a subsequent meeting." Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved and the Clerk was directed to give proper notice of a hearing to be held June 8, 1932, at Two o'clock P. M., to property holders affected by the ±proposed re-zoning of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ladd's First Addition to the City of Redlands. BIDS This being the time set for opening of bids for supplying the City , ' t es for one year as advertised, proposals were submitted by the following parties: Redlands Oil Company Geo G. Hayes W. L, Thornquefl Nicks & Appleton Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, all bidswererejected, as offering no advantage over the open market. This being the time as advertised, for the opening of bids for the City printing for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1932, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened anddeclared: �r_tk r Commercial Press $685 .00 aardaer & Sedgwick 670.85 T. W. .Davis 658.75 Citrograph Printing Co 655.75 for schedule as supplied by the City Clerk. The bid of the Citrograph Printing Co. being reasonable and the lowest, on motion, the said Citrograph Printing Company was awarded the contract for the City printing. for the fiscal year commencing July 1st, 1932. All other bids were rejected. The Redlands Daily Facts presented the only bid for legal publications which was accepted and ordered filed. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 753 placing a license fee of $5.00 a month upon each gaming machine now in use in many of the business houses of the City, was introduced and laid over under the rules. 220 PARK - Concession Councilman Stutt of the Park Committee reported the leasing of the 1concession stand at SylvanPark to J. D_ Whaley for S155.QQ for the period ending IJanuary 1, 1933. PARK - Lighting System The Southwest Electric Company filed a supplemental proposal to their proposal of May 18, 1932, for the installation of a lighting system in Sylvan Park. Referred to the Lighting and Park Committees and Engineer. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the National Lime Associations Washington, D. C., suggesting certain changes in the Uniform Building Code, was presented and referred to the Building Inspector. A communication from E. P. Anshutz, 450 Cajon Street, submitting a proposal to care for the Lincoln Shrine, was presented and referred to the Library Board of Trustees. A communication from the oa- of Salinas, California, extending an Iinvitation to attend a rodeo at said place July 20-24, 1932, was presented and ordered pfiled. REPORTS Reports of the Veterinarian, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of May, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. REHIMATIDN The resignation of Mayor Fowler as a member of the Planning Commission was presented, accepted and ordered filed. The Mayor recommended the appointment of ' Jay C. Sexton to fill the vacancy, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded. by Councilman Lelean the recommendation of the Mayor was unanimously approved. STREET LIGHTS Councilman Krumm of the Lighting Committee recommended that the Street lights recently turned off on Brookside Avenue, west of Center Street, be restored. The program of curtailing the street lighting cost by cutting out some of the lights having been placed in the hands of the Engineer and Lighting Committee, no further action was deemed necessary at this time. BOARD OF HEALTH The personnel of the local Board of Health consisting of H. G. Gentry4 M. D. , as Secretary, Drs. C. G. Hilliard and Chas L. Curtiss, the City Engineer and Councilman Lelean was duly ratified, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the members. TELEPHONE COMPANY FRANCHISE TAX The Clerk reported that the Southwestern Home Telephone Company has not sported or paid the franchise tax due the City for the past calendar year. Referred 11 , to the Attorney and Finance Committee. • I 221 UNIVERSITY OF UTHFRN CALTFORNTA School of Citizenship The question of the City subscribing for membership was discussed, and upon recommendation of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted. the sum of 550.00 was appropriated for said purpose, provided heads of the depart- ments and Councilman Spoor could arrange a satisfactory schedule of attendance without additional cost to the City. Councilman Krumm and Stutt voting "No." SOCIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE A communication from the Social Service Committee, requesting the City co to appropriate the sum of $2000.00 to cover the administration costs of the Committee for a period of twelve months beginning June 1, 1932, was presented and ordered filed. 'Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the request was grant- ed, and said amount ordered placed in the Charity fund budget for the next fiscal year. FIRES - Outside the City Councilman Lelean of the Fire Committee reported that plans for service to outside districts were being considered along the line of the outside residents purchasing fire equipment,, and the City storing and assisting in its operation. The matter was left in the hands of the Fire Committee and Chief for further consideration and recommendation to this Board. INSURANCE for swimming pool,, Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, public liability insurance in the sum of $50,000.00 was awarded Dexter & Sawyer= local agents, at a premium of $167.00; and the renewal of a $10,000.00 forges bond as of May 26, 1932 was ordered cancelled. POLICE CAR The policy of the City in suppjying_gas for the Police Chief' s auto, wasleft in the hands of the Police Commissioner with power to act. DAMAGES - Demand Councilman Lelean presented a demand against the City in the sum of $70.73 for repairs to the store building at 16-18 East State Street, caused (he claims) by water from abroken or leaky City main. Referred to Street Committee, Engineer and Atorne for investigation and recommendation to this Board. FINANCIAL' Recommendations by the Finance Committee as follows were approved and ordered: The fee to be paid for removal of dogs and cats 50¢ each; rate of 60¢_per hou for car.enters employed on City work; Call Men, Fire Department, $1.20 first hour 80¢ per additional hour, and $1.20 for each rehearsal drill -- Councilman Lelean opposed the reduction in the Call Men wage; analysis of City Water reduced from four to two tests per month, and the number of milk tests to be determined by the Board of Health. �HISCELLANFQUS The closing of the dire at night, and a wire obstruction on Garden Street, referred to the Sanitary and Street Committees respectively. 1 222 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet at Two O'clock P. M. , June 8, 1932. Attest: III ie sord/ At a ut i ' V Cr Alga -.or- et ' City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California June 8. 1932. Two O'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting , all members present. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved after the II following correction was ordered: Page 217, second line from the bottom of the page, following the words "Sappington, et al" by adding the words "residents whose affected. " Property is outside the City". RE-ZONING (Post Office SiteL This being the time heretofore set for hearing by the Council of the application of the owners of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ladd' s First Addition to the City of Redlands praying forthe amendment of the Zoning Ordinance No. 699 for the purpose of re-classifying the said property under the Zoning Ordinance and for the removalof said property from Zone B, or commercial district, and for the adoption by this Council of an ordinance excluding the said property from all zones and from all effect, restrictions and limitations under the said Zoning Ordinance as well as from restrictions as to the use of said property, as to the type of improvements that may be erected and maintained thereon, and as to the limitations and restrictions of the setback II lines and it appearing that notice of the hearing of said applica- tion has been given to the persons entitled thereto in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, and that such notice has been duly and regularly served on all property owners affected by the said ap- plication and evidence having been introduced to the Council of the necessity of and reason for such re-classification of such property, and the Council being fully advised in the premises Councilman Spoor introduces the following ordinance: "Ordinance No.. 754, Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 699, (Re-zoning Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, Ladd' s First Addition) , which was laid over under the rules." POULTRY - PROTEST A written protest to the temporary permit issued at the last regular meeting to F. R. Rowe to keep poultry and rabbits at 1608 Clay Street, signed A. G. Christopherson, et al, was presented and ordered filed. D. E. Cadwallader, 1621 ,Washington Street, addressed the Council in a plea for a reconsideration of the Council' s former action, and for a denial of the application for a permit. The II matter was discussed at some length, developing the fact that the district is zoned against poultry in commercial flocks, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded , u 223 by Councilman Krumm, that the former action of the Council be rescinded and the application of said Rowe be denied, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. APPLICATION The application of William H. Jiles, 1445 West Citrus Avenue for a position on the Police force was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the City Treasurer and Judge for the month of Mav, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm of the Street Committee reported that the wire obstruc- C c7 tion reported to be on Garden Street was on private property. az aCouncilman Lelean recommended that the operation of the dump at Church Street be continued as is -- open at all hours. A copy of "Survey of zoning laws, etc. , by Norman L. Knauss", was presented and ordered filed. FOURTH OF JULY An invitation of Redlands Post No. 106, American Legion, for this Council to enter and lead the parade July 4, 1932, was presented, accepted and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the Parade Marshal, Henry J. Wilson. UNEMPLOYMENT A list of colored citizens 'desiring consideration in the unemployment program was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to supply Councilman Krumm with a list of the names submitted. A_pro osal of F. A. Kimball relative to the operation of his. cannery in connection with the unemployment situation was presented and referred to Councilmen Krumm and Spoor with power to act, in an expenditure not to exceed $500.00. COMMUNITY SHOP - Appropriation A communication from Ella D. Moore, Manager, requesting the City to appropriate the sum of $210.00 to cover six months rental of the Community Shop store room at 7 West Citrus Avenue, as in former years, was presented and ordered filed,_ and Councilman Lelean was directed to confer with the Fisher Estate in an endeavor to secure free use of the store room and report his findings to this Board. GQNCESSION - Syivgn Park Councilman Stutt presented a bill of sale to the City from Philip Feldman for the concession building and fixtures at Sylvan Park, which was acceptedt and a warrant in the sum of $175.00 in full paymeit for same was ordered issued, pyable out of the General Fund. FIRE DEPARTMENT - Call Men Councilman Lelean and Fire Chief Trowbridge addressed the Council in a plea for a reconsideration of the action of this Council at its last meeting in reducing the scale of wages paid the call men of the department. The matter was considered from its several angles, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilmam Stutt that the action reducing the wage scale be rescinded 224 ' and the former scale restored, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. DEMAND Mr. Hawkins, of the National Aluminate Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, addressed the Council in request for payment of a bill of several months standing for certain appliances and equipment for use at the filter plant. It was developed that there was no contract or agreement to purchase and the Engineer stated that same was installed on trial and had not proved satisfactory. Mr. Hawkins stated the amount due was $421.98. Referred to the Water Committee and Engineer for consideration and recommendation. POLICEIEPARTMENT Councilman Spoor of the Police Committee suggested the need of some better means of contacting the Police Department by the public, and recommended that the present electric Police Department sign on Vine Street be .laced on Ca 'on Street City Hall front, and a cheaper sign replace same on Vine Street. Councilman Krumm opposed the cost as a foolish and unnecessary expenditure of City funds. A motion by Councilman Lelean that the matter be referred to Councilman Spoor with power to I act, was adopted with Councilmen Lelean and Spoor voting "Aye" and Councilmen Krumm and Stutt voting "No", with the Mayor casting his vote "Aye" . FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMERT RELIEF Councilman Spoor called attention of the Council to the possibility of the City obtaining some of the Federal funds for unemployment relief provided the Garner bill is approved by Congress. Upon motion duly adopted, the Mayor appointed Councilman Spoor to keep in touch with the situation and report his findings and recommendation to this Council. CITY HALL Councilman Spoor verbally outlined plans for the building of a new City Hall without the outlay of an appreciable sum by the City, by, issuing non-interest bearing paper and the use of unemployed labor. The legality of the proposition was questioned by the City Attorney. The proposition however, appealed to members of the Council, and the Mayor appointed Councilmen Stutt and Spoor and Attorney Hartzell to consider the matter and report their findings to this Council. ANNUAL AUDIT Upon recommendation of Councilman Spoor of the Finance Committee an additional sum of $200.00 was a. 'ro .riated for the annual audit and surve of the income departments of the City, making the total $450.00. _E,.LFZHOIVE =ROY_ - The City Attorney reported that he had been assured by. the Telephone Company that the franchise tax due the City for the year 1931,_would be paid during this month. ORDINANCE _ Proposed Ordinance No. 754, Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 699, was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. p 425 Proposed Ordinance No. 753, relating to licensing of certain gaming devices introduced\ at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the following vote: _ygs: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. 11 Noes: None. BUDGET Theseveral department heads presented requests for budget appropriations for the next fiscal year as follows: General Government $ 22,250.00 Clerk $14,320.00 Treasurer 6, 500.00 Accounting 1,430.00 o Police Department 23,407.00 uD d Fire Department 22,000.00 ct Building Inspector 2,420.00 Conservation of Health 3,885.00 Street Department 70,700.00 Charities and Corrections 2, 500.00 Parks and Playgrounds 18, 560.00 Miscellaneous 600.00 $166,322.00 Referred to the Council heads of the several departments for consideration and recommendation as to passage at the next regular meeting. SALARIES James Scott, Sanitary Inspector, addressed the Council and suggested that his salary of $100.00 per month, which was not cut in the schedule adopted at a recent meeting, be cut to $85.00 per month. Upon motion duly adopted, the suggestion was accepted and the cut ordered and Mr. Scott was highly commended for his action. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by, Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, Mr. Scott was authorized and directed to obtain (without cost) from the City supply, gasoline and oil for use in his auto not to exceed 20 gallons of gasoline and one quart of oil per week. Councilman Spoor moved that the Clerk and Treasurer (whose salaries are fixed by Ordinance) be requested to take a voluntary cut in salary. No second. The Clerk stated that he and the Treasurer had heretofore determined to refund to the City $25.00 a month, each, such amounts being entered in the estimated receipts of the General Fund for the next fiscal year. —DAMAGES - Demand Councilman Krumm of the Water Committee reported that he had made a personal inspection of the premises at 16-18 East State Street relative to the claim presented last meeting by N. Leo Lelean for damages to his store building, caused by a broken City Water line, and that he believed the damage was caused by the general settling of the foundation and not by water from the City line. Attorney Hartzell stated that liability would attach to the City if the fact was established that the damage resulted from a broken City water line. Engineer Hinckley, the other member of the Committee, stated that he did not feel competent, with only a superficial examination of the premises, to pass on the merits of the claim. Councilman Stutt 226 ' suggested a Committee of three builders to investigate the case and report their findings to this Council. The discussion reached a warm stage and Councilman Spoor ' moved to deny the claim. Motion seconded by Councilman Krumm. The question being called, Councilmen Spoor and Krumm voted "Aye" and Councilmen Lelean and Stutt "No. " Mayor Fowler voted "No", and declared the motion lost. A motion by Councilman Spoor to adjourn was seconded by Councilman Lelean and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. Attest: eirfca City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. •-• - 0 - 0 - -. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California Two O 'clock P. M. June 15th, 1932. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the ad ournedre:ular meetin_ of June 8th, 1932 were read and approved. Councilman Krumm presented the request of those in charge of the Fourth of July Celebration for an appropriation of $100.00 toward expense of decorations in the business district, and made a motion that an amount not to exceed $100 .00 be appropriated, seconded by Councilman Stutt and adopted by the unanimous vote of the ; Council. Commander Grassle of the local Post of the American Legion expressed Eappreciation for the co-operation of the Council. The Fire Department was authorized Iand directed to place one apparatus in the Fourth of July parade. APPLICATION - Poultry The Clerk presented an application of Frank R. Rowe, for permission to tl' keen poultry antr_abhits in commerc ,al_numberB_ at 1608 Clay Street. The application was supported by the written consent of a number of property owners in the district. This matter having been before the Council at a recent meeting, and the Attorney advising that the district is now zoned against poultry in commercial flocks, suggested that the zoning Ordinance provided ways for changing the zone if the residents so desired, whereupon Councilman Lelean moved that the application be denied, seconded I' by Councilman Stutt and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. yb 227 MILK T� I The Clerk presented a communication from the local Board of Health relative to the testing of milk. After due consideration, and upon motion duly adopted, the communication was ordered filed, and the Board of health was authorized and directed to have only the minimum number of milk tests required by law to be made, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the Secretary of the local Board of Health. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 754, Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 699, relating to O property at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street, introduced at the adjourned regular meeting held on June 8th, 1932, was duly adopted by the Q following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt amd Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. REPORTS- Community Shop Councilman Lelean reported that the Redlands Investment Company had assured him that the Community Shop store room rental charge to the City for the next year would be $5.00 a month for six months. The Clerk was directed to convey to the Company the appreciation of this Council for such a fine spirit of co-operation. HIGHWAY 99 Miss Christine Lindenberg addressed the Council giving some data and information relative to Southern Pacific right-of-way and West Central Avenue, which was referred to the City Attorney and Engineer for investigation and report to this Council at its next regular meeting. MILL CREEK WATER The City Attorney presented a petition addressed to the County Board of Supervisors for cancellation of an old tax sale of 1926, against a portion of the Mill Creek Water now owned by the City, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. PLUNGE Councilman Stutt presented the verbal request of the House of Neighborly Service for free use of the plunge on Mondays by Mexican children over the age of ten years. The request was denied in as much as the age limit for free swims for other children is ten years. LAWN BO4 TN Upon request of the Lawn Bing Club and recommendation of Councilman Stutt of the Park Committee, the upkeep rental charge of the grounds was fixed at $25 .00 per month for six months of the year. payable monthly. MILL CREEK PLAYGROUNDS Councilman Stutt sought information for Mr. Copeland as to the refresh- ' merit concession at the City_playgrounds above Forest Home. Engineer Hinckley stated that the City had no authority in such matters, same being controlled by the Forestry_ Department. He stated that Mr. Gilman was now in charge of the City_grounds, keeping same clean andsanitary, and that he should have first chance if a concession was granted. 221 BOARD OF HEALTH Councilman Krumm voiced complaint of residents near the Auto Wrecking yards at 531 Orange Street as to unsanitary conditions, lack of toilets, etc. Referred to the Board of Health for investigation and report to this Board. CITY STATIONERY Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Mayor appointed Councilmen Spoor and Lelean as .a Committee for securing proper stationery for use of the members of this Council. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Councilman . Spoor reported interesting and instructive programs at the U. S. C. Institute and recommended that Councilmen and heads of departments attend the'. closing sessions Thursday and Friday, June 16 and 17, 1932. BUDGE.' The proposed budget for the General Fund for the coming fiscal year was next considered, the Clerk advising that the total estimated expenditures submitted I at the last meeting was $166,322.00 which would necessitate a tax rate of $1.17. ICouncilmen Spoor and Krumm urged further cuts in estimated expenditures to bring the Irate to $1.15. Councilman Lelean suggested it would be better business to make the j rate $1.20, thus providing funds for emergencies and contingencies sure to arise during the year. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor the rate was determined at $1.15, Councilman Lelean voting "No" . To meet thisrate the following reductions were ordered: Discontinue position of Clerk to the City Judge and fix the Judge' s salary at $75 .00 per month saving $5.00 per month; Place the Building Inspector on one-half time at $100.00 per month saving $60.00 per month, Councilman Lelean and Mayor Fowler voting "No"; A reduction of $1,000.00 from the Police Department estimate; $1,000.00 from thePark Department; $1, 500.00 from the Street Department; $180.00 from the Community: Shop rental, Charities & Corrections Department; leaving the total estimat- ed expenditures at $1634700.00 in balance with the estimated resources of the_ General Fund as follows: Tax Roll $ 140,400.00 Tax Redemptions 2,000.00 Business Licenses 10,000.00 Dog Tax & Penalties 600.00 Interest on Deposits 1,000.00 Street R'y Franchise Tax 600.00 Telephone Franchise Tax 1, 800.00 Gas Company Franchise Tax 2, 500.00 Recorder' s Fines 1,000.00 Opera House Lease 1,600.00 Fees, Building Inspector Dept. 1,000.00 Miscellaneogs 600.00 Clerk and Treasurer ($300.00 each) 600.00 Total $ 163,700.00 TAXES ' IN A communication- from the Veterans Welfare Board advising that Lot 55, 'Cresc'ent Heights-now belongs to said Board, title having passed March 19, 1932, was`; ;` dpresented and ordered filed. 1229 WATER RATES • Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm existing water rates were. continued until further notice, DEMANDS - DAMAGES Councilman Krumm of the Water Committee reported that his personal investigation of the claim of N. Leo Lelean, that water from a broken City water main had damaged his store building at 16-18 East State Street was wrong and that the damage was caused by the usual settling of the building. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman CD CLD Krumm, that the claim of Mr. Lelean be denied, was duly adopted, Councilman Lelean 030 .‹t voting "No!' . MISCELLANEOUS The Question of changes in the personnel of departments was brought up by Councilman Spoor, and it was determined that proposed changes in Department heads and appointive officers be submitted to the Council for action, and other employees be subject to the department heads. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: • 470—SV City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California June 22, 1932. Nine O' clock A. M. A special meeting of the City council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called by the Mayor and held on June 22, 1932, at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Spoor, Stutt, Mayor Fowler and the City Clerk. • AUTO WRECKING YARD The Clerk presented a written report of the Secretary of the local Board of Health relative to sanitary conditions prevailing at the Auto Wrecking Yard at 531 Orange Street, which was ordered filed. The report showed no unsanitary, but very unsightly, conditions, and Councilman Krumm urged that the members of the Council give consideration to an effort to keep such lines of business off the main streets. • COMPLPTNTS ' The Clerk presented the verbal complaint of E. A. Bethurum, 1009 Clay. Street, relative to reckless driving and racing of autos on Clay Street, and the use 230 ; of roller skates and bicycles upon the sidewalks. Referred to the Police Commissioner. WELFARE WORK Councilman Spoor brought to attention of the Council the policy of the County Welfare Board relative to aid to the needy. The matter was discussed at some length, members of the Council expressing themselves as feeling that the City is not receiving just treatment at the hands of the County Welfare Board, and Upon motion duly adopted, the Mayor and Councilman Lelean were authorized and directed to confer with the County Supervisors in an effort to secure for the needy of this City a Just portion of County Welfare funds. The Clerk was directed to write the County Auditor for a statement of the overhead cost of the County Welfare Board for the last fiscal year, for the amount of allowance and number of families aided' respectively, in the Cities of San Bernardino, Colton, Ontario and Redlands. The Clerk presented an invitation from the Mayor and Council of San Bernardino to attend a meeting to be held in San Bernardino on Friday, June 24, 1932. at 7: 30 P. M. for consideration of a proposed County tax of 50 per gallon on gasoline to create funds for unemployment relief and members of the Council were urged to attend. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor that this Board oppose such tax; and a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm that the amount of approximately $88,000.00 County tax levy for road purposes be a•pro•ria;ed for Welfare Work on a population basis, were adopted by the unanimous vote of the all Council. The Mayor and Councilman Lelean were authorized and directed to securendata and information possible as to the workings of the County Welfare Board and County Hospital and to report their findings to this Board. BASEBALT. The Mayor extended an invitation for the members of the Council to attend the opening game of the indoor baseball season at the Y. M. C. A. grounds next Tuesday at 8 P. M. FIRES - Outside City Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Lelean, 'seconded by Council- man Spoor the local Fire Department was directed to answer no fire calls outside the City from and after September 1, 1932, except in aid of neighboring departments. POLICE DEPARTMENT The Mayor stated that consideration of matters concerning the Police Department, requested by Councilman Spoor, was in order. Councilman Spoor stated that the question at issue was the contemplated dropping of a man from the force to meet the $1000.00 appropriation cut at the last meeting, and requested that Police Chief Thomas be heard. The f pleaded for no change or cut in the personnel of his force, and asserted that he could absorb the $1000.00 in savings on other items of his budget. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krum, seconded by II Councilman Lelean, that the 4000.00 cut in the Police De•artment bud_ et at the last meeting be restored to said department, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Said amount was then ordered deducted from the unappropriated item of (4',3l $1838.00, thus fixing the appropriation to the Police Department at $231407.00 and the unappropriated at $838.00, leaving the budget in balance. No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned. Attest: ietWerers to City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Co Redlands, California July 6, 1932. Two O'clock P. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California held at the re:ular 'lace of meetin: . Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented a copy of a Resolution adopted by the Oakland City Council opposing the proposed diversion of gasoline tax to the payment of Highway B. . . . This Board took similar action at its meeting May 18th, 1932. Councilman . .o.r addressed the Board stating_that after a more careful study of the proposition as outlined by the State Board of Finance, he felt this Council should rescind its former action and go on record as favoring the proposed diversion of a _portion of Highway funds to the payment of Highway Bonds, and made a motion accordingly which received no second. Councilman Lelean questioned the wisdom of any policy that would make more funds available to the present State Administration, and stated that he would like further time for consideration of the question. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm that action be deferred until the next regular meeting was unanimously adopted. A communication from the League of California Municipalities relating to annual dues and to the next annual meeting of the League was presented and ordered filed. An invitation to the Mayor to attend a Committee meeting at Los Angeles,) July 8, 1932, at four P. M. , to arrange suitable ceremonies for the dedication of the new California State Building at Los Angeles on duly ?9:111, 1932, was presented and ordered filed. The Mayor stated that he could not attend and would be glad to delegate any member of the Council who could. Councilman Spoor thought he might be in Los Angeles on Friday and the Mayor named him as this City' s official representative . A communication from the National Recreation Association submitting a copy of its report, entitled "Charges and Fees", relating to the Association' s work, was presented and referred to Councilman Stutt. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on July 5 . e 1932, was presented and ordered filed: I � 232 "At a meeting of the Planning Commission held July 5, 1932, a quorum of the members of the Commission being present, the following matter was considered and resolution adopted: Mr. Collett, to whom, at the meeting of May 31st, the petition of Allen Nutter for leave to remove all Olive trees on the Orange Street side of the property situate at the northwest corner of Orange and Pioneer Streets had been presented, made verbal report. It was the recommendation of Mr. Collett that Mr. Nutter, the owner of the property in question, be permitted to remove every_ other Olive tree in the row, that the remaining trees be pruned back by the City and sprayed by the City to eradicate black scale with which the trees are badly infested. Mr. Collett moved the adoption of the recommendation and that the same be reported to the City Council; the same being seconded by Mr. Ford, the motion was unanimously carried. " Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was referred to the Engineer and Street ! Committee with power to act. BUILDING INSPECTOR L. L. Moore of the Sunset Tile Company, representing local contractors and builders, filed with the Board a statement and petition requesting that the office of Building Inspector be kept at full time, same having recently been placed on half time basis. Mr. Moore expressed the opinion that while there is not much new cons- truction, there are a great many repairs and alterations, all of which require inspection and control, and he felt that the public and contractors and builders were entitled to full time service of the Inspector. Councilman Spoor stated he felt it was a matter for the department head to handle, and moved that the petition be tabledx seconded by Councilman Krumm. Mayor Fowler called for remarks and Councilman Spoor invoked parlimentary rules forbidding discussion of a motion to table, and called for the question. The Mayor expressed an opinion that parties interested should be heard but yielded to the rules and called the motion, which was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm and Stutt. Noes: Councilman Lelean and Mayor Fowler. INSPECTION FEES. Councilman Krumm suggested that inspection fees for wiring and 1s2 umb- ling on work of less than $50.00 be abolished, and made a motion to that effect, which received no second. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the matter be referred to Councilman Spoor for investigation and recommendation at the next regular meeting_ was duly adopted, Councilman Krumm voting "No" . MEAT MARKETS - Sunday Closing F. R. Barron addressed the Council and presented a petition No. 4097 signed by some twelve or fourteen fresh meat market operators requesting an Ordinance ' be adopted closing meat markets on Sundays and limiting the number af hours per day said markets may operate other days. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by I Councilman Krumm, the petition was referred to the Ordinance Committee for conference with the petitioners and for recommendation to this Board. 233 REPORTS Report of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company for the calendar year 1931, showing $1729.81 franchise tax due the City, was presented and ordered filed. A check for said amount accompanied the report and was placed in the City Treasury. Reports of the Treasurer, Judge and Fire Departments for the month of June, 1932 , and the Police Department for the past year, and the Building Inspector for the month of June, 1932, and a summary of the work of his department the past sev i al months, were presented and ordered filed. BRIDGE -- San Timoteo Creek CountySupervisor Biggin personally advised the Council that a Q d contract had been let for a new bridge over the Santa Ana River at Orange Street, and that sufficient spans of the old bridge r _ .va' l.bl- fo _se b t,.e Cit over San ,Timoteo Creek near the Southern Pacific Main line depot. Council members expressed appreciation of the Supervisor's generous tender, and directed the City Engineer and Street Department to take immediate steps to procure and erect the bridge. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 755, Designated as a Plumbing Ordinance, and approved by the local Board of Health, was introduced by Councilman Lelean and laid over under the rules. HIGHWAY 99 This being the time set for hearing of a report from advocates of the Central Avenue route for Highway 99, the Clerk presented a communication from Secretary Isharn, of the local Chamber of Commerce, relative to a conference held with the State Highway Commission, June 24, 1932, relative to routing of Highway 99 through the City; also a report from the City Attorney and the County Surveyor with mas attached, relative to the width of West Central Avenue, which were ordered filed. Frank W. Moore add2essed the Council in a plea for an extension of time for further conference with the Highway Commission to determine to what extent the Commission would co-operate and assist in the project. Councilman Lelean questioned the policy of further delay. Councilman Spoor moved that an extension of time be granted for 30 days from and after the State Highway Commission submits its report (or proposal) , seconded by Councilman Stutt. A proposed amendment by Councilman Krumm making the time 60 days received no second, and the original motion was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Lelean of the Fire Committee submitted a tentative agreement between the City and outside property owners for local Fire Department service to outside of City property. The plan met with general approval of Council II members. It was suggested by Councilman Krumm that a maintenance fund of $100.00 and pay for two call men be incorporated in the agreement, and that the agreement or contract be re-submitted to this Council for approval, and it was so ordered. 234 BUSINESS LICENSES - Pool Tables R. W. Brownlee, 15 East Central Avenue addressed the Council in a plea for a reduction in the $1.00 Business License charge per table per month as now provided in the Business License Ordinance, claiming the rate is too high under present bus- iness conditions. Referred to the Ordinance Committee for investigation and recommendation to this Board. S.TSxAI S The Engineer verbally outlined plans for removing the large electric sign at Orange Street and Colton Avenue and replacing same with a smaller sign; also the placing of signs at Brookside Avenue entrance to the City; West Lugonia Avenue and Orange Street; .triangle at Church Street and Fern Avenue; Police sign at Cajon and West Vine Streets. He stated that on a five year contract with the Electric Products Corporation, the cost for the five lights would be very little more than the cost of the present large sign at Orange Street and Colton Avenue. A motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm that the question be tabled was lost by the f 1 following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. Noes: Councilmen Spoor and Lelean and Mayor Fowler. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the question be referred to the Engineer and Lighting Committee for investigation as to cost, etc . and for recommendation to this Board at its next meeting, was unanimously adopted. COUNTY WELFARE, The Mayor requested and was granted more time for report as to County I Welfare aid as related to this City. AUTO SKIN , Councilman Spoor called attention of the Board to the need for more auto narking space for the public using the High School Auditorium, and suggested that the triangle at Fern Avenue and Roosevelt Road owned by the School and the City be used, and his motion that the Engineer confer with the School Board relative to same was seconded by Councilman Lelean, and unanimously adopted. STREET SWEEPING Councilman Krumm of the Street Committee suggested a plan for sweeping the streets by hand, thus giving employment to about twenty men. Referred to the Engineer and Street Committee with power to act. DEMANDS A demand for $500.00 for 435 dozen quarts of apricots for use of the Social Service Store, payable to F. A. Kimball cannery, as per plan relative to unemployment, was presented and upon recommendation of Councilmen Spoor and Krumm, was ordered paid from the General Fund, said fund to be re-imbursed by the Service Store. A demand of J. R. Crane for installation o ik at the City Hall for use of the Social Service Store, was referred to Councilman Krumm for investigation and recommendation to this Board. 1 235 A demand of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company for $929.85 for pipeline rental from January 1st, 1932 to July 1st, 1932, was presented and consider- ed from several angles, developing that a contract between the City of Redlands and the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company called for a stipulated price per inch for use of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company pipeline. A motion by Councilman Lelean that the demand be paid and that the Water Commissioner and Attorney confer with the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company _in an effort to secure a lower rate of rental, was seconded by Councilman Stutt and unanimously adopted. A demand of H. L. Clock for $180.00 semi-annual interest due on contr=ct C cat CA purchase of 60 shares of East Lugonia Mutual Water Company stock was presented and d met with a protest from Councilman Krumm on the grounds that the purchase of the stock was illegal. His contention was sustained by the City Attorney, who stated tha it was illegal for a City to own stock in Mutual Water Companies , but that it was commonly practiced by Cities and- Counties. After discussion, a motion by Councilman Lelean, "seconded by Councilman Stutt that the demand be paid was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stutt, Lelean and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Krumm. Not voting: Councilman Spoor. Councilman Krumm stated he would take legal steps to prevent further payments and to to abrogate the purchase contract, and wishedAverbally serve notice upon members of the Council that he considered the action illegal and the Council liable for any and all funds so paid. Councilmen Lelean and Stutt and Mayor Fowler expressed opposition to the repudiation of contracts made in good faith by former Councils except upon grounds of fraud. Councilman Krumm again expressed his determination to prevent further payments and insisted that the City' s connection with the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company was an expensive and losing proposition and illegal and that he would use all means available to terminate same. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor sought information as to why the parking lines on Cajon and. Vine Streets at the City Hall had not been painted; and why the oil lanterns upon the lighting_posts at Oran&e Street and Citrus Avenue. Referred to Councilman Krumm of the Street Committee. Councilman Spoor of the Finance Committee urged a closer inspection of prices charged for supplies and materials purchased for the City, and was authorized to make minor changes in telephone service to City departments in an effort to effect greater savings to the tax payer. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demandine attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. 111 ‘ Attest: aefr _/► ff�� 7 City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. J ` 236 ' , Redlands, California July 20, 1932. Two O 'clock P. M. A regular meeting_ of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, I held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. MEAT MARKETS SUNDAY CLOSING A number of persons interested in the proposed Sunday closing Ordin- ance for meat markets being present, the Mayor called for consideration, and the Clerk presented written protests of Ed. W. Schneider, proprietor of the Drive-in-Market, at Orange Street and West Colton Avenue and Ryan & Woods, fruit and vegetable markets, Myy1and the written report of Councilman Spoor of the Ordinance Committee recommending khat no further action be taken in the matter, The communications and report were , ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion to table by Councilman Spoor was II ° seconded by Councilman Krumm and duly adopted, Councilman Lelean not voting . ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance No. 755 -- Establishing a Board of Plumbing Examiners, etc. , introduced at the last regular meeting was next considered. Geo. W. Rowe, realtor, addressed the Council in a plea for time for further study of the provisions of the ordinance. Councilman Lelean opposed further delay and Councilman 'Krumm expressed himself as favorable to giving another two weeks for further consider- ation. The Building Inspector and Councilman Stutt favored action and the Clerk was directed to call the roll on the adoption of the Ordinance, which resulted in its adoption, Councilman Krumm not voting . Councilman Spoor then called attention to a few minor changes recommended by the Ordinance Committee and not incorporated in the Ordinance as adopted. Councilman Krumm suggested that more time should have been II given to consideration of the Ordinance before adoption, as requested by Mr. Rowe. • !After pro and con discussion, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman pStutt that the previous action at this meeting in adoption of the Ordinance be rescin.- S, was duly adopted. Councilman Krumm then moved that further action in the matter I hoe deferred until the next regular meeting, the motion was seconded by Councilman Lelean and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. TAX LEVY ,Ordinance leo. 756, Fixing theeTax Rate, etc. , was introduced by the ,Attorney and laid over under the rules. s _3EPORTS Report of the Clerk for the month of June, 1932 and the Clerk, Library, Fire .Department, Board of Health and Water Conservation Association for the year II ending June 30, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. The question of p bl' c i of the Clerk' s Annual Report was considered at some length, Councilman Spoor expressin I t A 2a7 . position to the newspaper publication on account of the expense and suggested multigraphing the re or .. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Clerk was directed to follow the usual custom in ' .ublishin& the report. _PLUMBING & EL The Clerk presented the written report of Councilman Spoor, relative to proposed elimination of certain inspection fees. The report was ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean the question of fees was referred to the Commissioner afor consideration in the O c9 preparation and adoption of new Plumbing and Electrical Ordinances. 0A d BUILDING INSPECTOR Q The written report of Councilman Spoor relative to half-time basis for the Building Inspector, recommending that the former action of this Board in placing the office on half-time basis be sustained and that his office hours be fixed at from 8 A. M. to 10: 30 A. M. and from 2: 30 P. M. to 5.00 P. M„ was presented and ordered filed, and the recommendation approved,. Councilman Stutt voting "No" . POOL TABLES The written report of Councilman Spoor relative to request of Mr. Brownlee, East Central Avenue, for a reduction on pool table license, recommending that no action be taken at this time. was presented and ordered filed, and upon motior. of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krurnm, the recommendation of the Commiss- ioner was approved. GAS RATFa .Report of Barry Dibble relative to effect of new gas rate adopted by the Southern California Gas Company upon bills of local consumers was presented and ordered filed. The City Attorney was directed to confer with the San Bernardino City Attorney relative to co-operation with the cities of this distrirt in an effort. for reduction in rates of the several utilities serving the district. GASOLINE TAX DIVER&10J Councilman Spoor addressed the Council endorsing the proposition to divert a portion off' the State Gasoline Tax revenue from Highway funds to the payment of principal and interest of Highway Bonds, and moved to rescind the action of this Board taken at its regular meeting on May 18th, 1932 opposing such diversion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lelean and duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Councilman Spoor then moved that this Board go on record as favoring such diversion, motion received no second, other members of the Council expressing a desire to secure more data and information relative to same. TREE REMOVAL Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, the petition of A. Nutter for removal of Olive trees from the west side of Orange Street north of Pioneer Avenue, heretofore before the Planning Commission, was granted, same to be removed at expense of Mr. Nutter. 238 ' CRANE -- DF'r:LeNJ The demand of James Crane in the amount of x"31.50 for certain labor and supplies at the City Hall in connection with the Social Service Store, presented at the last meeting and referred to Councilman Krumm for investigation and recominendatio was, upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, allowed in the amount of $27.40 in full settlement of the bill and the warrant was ordered .-. . , - Cl . ". D- 11 - . in settlement of a water bill due by Crane. AUTO PARKING no The Engineer reported that Superintendent of Schools, Clement. hadmpbjectidn to use of the school property at the triangle, Roosevelt Road, Beacon Street and Fern , Avenue for auto parking for the public when attending entertainments at the High School Auditorium, but suggested the use of the parking space at the Junior High School grounds as being preferable. BAND Councilman Spoor called attention of Council members to the effort and progress of Sam Shadegg and a group of musicians in the building of a local band and. moved the adoption of a resolution of appreciation of, and interest in, their efforts. The recommendation was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board and the Clerk was ; directed to so communicate to Mr. Shadegg. FTFCTRTCAT DTSTRTBTTTON SYSTEM The Clerk presented a copy of Riverside's annual report showing earnings of the Electrical Department. The advantages and benefits accruing from Municipal owner- ship of Electrical Distribution was considered at some length, after which a motion , by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that the Mayor, Councilman Krumm ; and the City Engineer act as a Committee for investigatioand report to thi B;awa ns duly adopted. STREETS The bad condition of Crown Street was reported and the request of Gertrude Moore for a road right-of-way over City lands to the Moore residence on East Highland Avenue, were referred to the Engineer and Street Committee. COIIIMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Board of Directors extending an invitation to the reception of Governor Rolph, July 23, 1932, at Los Angeles; From Acme Engineering Company, San Francisco, relative to Improved M .nici .al Incinerators; From League of California Municipalities; and From California State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved b the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned . ,. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 239 Redlands, California August 3, 1932._ Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean and Stutt, Mayor Fowler and the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilmen Spoor and Krumm. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 714 APPLICATION O▪2 The application of Nash Electric Company, 21 Cajon Street, for permission Q to hang electric signs partially over the sidewalks at southeast corner of Orange Street and The Terrace and the northeast corner ,of State and Seventh Streets, was Presented and ordered filed. A sketch of the proposed signs accompanied the application. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the application was granted, subject to the supervision of the Engineer. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 7554 Establishing a Board of Plpmbjng Examiners, etc. , introduced at the regular meeting of July 6th, 1932, was next considered. W. J. Miles, local plumber, suggested minor changes relative to use of lead or cast iron pipe at toilets. Councilman Lelean stated that full consideration had been given the provisions of the ordinance by the Board of Health and called for roll call on adoption of the ordinance. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean and Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Spoor and Krumm, and the Mayor declared the Ordinance duly adopted. TAX ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 756, An Ordinance Fixing the- Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the fiscal year 1932-33, introduced at the last regular meeting was next considered. Councilman Lelean as on previous occasions expressed opposition to the $1.15 rate as being insufficient to meet the City' s needs, and stated he would oppose its adoption, and made a motion to fix the rate at $1.20, adding five cents ($.05) to the General Fund for emergency purposes. The motion received no second. Councilman Stutt expressed himself as opposed to increasing the rate of $1.15 as agreed upon at the meeting on June 15, 1932, whi3e the two members sponsoring that rate are not present. Mayor Fowler expressed opposition to the $1.15 rate, but preferred to await the presence of the two absent members before taking action. The Attorney advised that it was necessary to pass a tax ordinance not later than August 5, or to change the due date of taxes from the first Monday in September to a later date, and Councilman Stutt introduced an Ordinance to change the due date to the first Monday in October, which was laid over under the rules. Further consideration. of the Tax Ordinance was deferred until the next regular meeting, Councilman Stutt refusing to vote for an increase in the rate and Councilman Lelean refusing to vote for the 240 " $1.15 rate or for an adjournment until Friday, stating that he could not be present then. f COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Crafts Greater Shows, Hollywood; From. the Irvine Company, Tustin, California, relative to water spreading_ in the Santa Ana river bed; From the League of California Municipalities relative to San Diego_ ' convention, etc. PEST CONTROL The Clerk presented a written proposal of Andy Schubert, representing ISnyder' s Pest Control, for service and ground treatment for ant control at Sylvan Park, which was ordered filed and referred to Councilman Stutt of the Park Committee. INSURANCE The question of carrying fire insurance on the Lincoln Shrine was Idiscussed at some length, Councilman Stutt expressing the opinion that as the building lis practically fire proof there is no need of the insurance. Mayor Fowler referred ' the matter to Councilmen Stutt and Lelean for conference with E. M. Cope of the Shrine Committee and to report their recommendation to this Board, Commander Jordan addressed the Council relative to Compensation Insurance for employees under the Social Service Relief program. Referred to the Mayor and City GAttorney for investigation and recommendation. FINANCE The Mayor named Councilman Stutt temporary Finance Committee for demands coming before this meeting, and the action of the Mayor was endorsed by the other two members. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of July_, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. % Bills and Salaries were ordered _paid as audited by the temporary Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned to meet as a Board of Equalization at 10 o'clock A. M., Monday, August 8, 1932. , Attest: are a 40, . ; , 5 tI Cityeri Mayor of the City of Redlands, California: 241 Redlands, California August 17, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting_of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, II held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, • together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ' COMMUNICATION 71„1 A communication from the League of California Municipalities relative co to work of the League and the annual meeting to be held in San Diego, September 26-29, CO d1932, was presented and ordered filed. ELECTRIC LIGHT GLOBES This being the time for award of contract for supplying the City with electric light globes for its Street Lighting System, and following the custom of former years in rotating the award between local dealers, H. Jenkins of the Southwest I Electric Company and Raymond Gaston, appeared before the Board in request for the contract. The ,Engineer expressed the opinion that Gaston was next in line for the contract. Mr. Jenkins thought not, and further urged that Gaston not having paid a business license for this semi-annual period should not be considered eligible for the award. The matter was considered fully from all angles, and upon motion the award was made to Gaston, then upon motion, was rescinded, and finally a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean that the award be made to Gaston, provided he pays his business license and penalty, was duly adopted. Councilman Krumm insisted that action should come through recommendation of, the Street Committee. PETITION Petition No. 4,1a98 Redlands Oil Company for a street light in the alley west of Fourth Street between Citrus'Avenue and State Street, was presented II and zsferred to the Lighting Committee. REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk and Board of Health for the month of Ju y, 1932. and the Industrial Accident Commission relative to claim No. L. A. 19423, Avaristo Gonzales, were presented and ordered filed. A report of the County Welfare Commission giving information and data of its activities was presented by the Clerk and referred to Commander Jordan of the local Social Service Committee. INSURANCE ° Upon motion_ of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Engineer and Councilman Krumm were authorized and directid to prepare specifications and call for bids for fleet insurance on the City cars and trucks; bids to be -' lopened September 7, 1932. The Clerk presented a communication and group pension plan" of the Travelers Insurance Company, for City employees, which, upon motion of Councilman 242 a Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor was ordered filed. The question of renewal of insurance upon the Lincoln Shrine was next 'considered, and upon motion of Councilman Stutt of the Park Committee, the Clerk was 11 (authorized and directed to return the policy to the Insurance Company for cancella_tion", !the Council expressing the opinion that the insurance was unnecessary, the building_ !being practically fire proof. The City Attorney reported that the Industrial Accident Commission ,assured him that no compensation liability could attach to the City or members of the Social Service Committee from accidents to employees under the Social Service program.! AIRWAY BEACON The Clerk presented the written request of the American Airways, Inc. , for cancellation of a certain lease for a beacon light above the local Country Club,. dated November 25, 1932,. the beacon light having since been removed. Upon motion (duly seconded, the request was granted, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to i so advise the Company. DEMANDS A demand of G. CdAlder Bennett for a refund on Business Licenses claimed to have been paid in the years 1929, 1930 and 1931, on a higher schedule of 'business than was justified, was presented, and upon recommendation of the License 1 !Collector and motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, was denied. RESOLUTION - Unemployed . A Resolution adopted by the Unemployment Relief Committee, requesting_ ' the City to increase the water rates sufficiently to produce $2,000 .00 a month for hI 'unemployment relief, was presented and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by !Councilman Krumm, was tabled by the unanimous vote of the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the '. action of the County in filing an application for $375,000 loan from the Reconstruction 8 1 Finance Corporation through Gov. Rolph, was endorsed, and Councilman Spoor designated to represent this City in aid of same. ° Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, it was recommended that R. Hornby of the Social Service Committee consult Mrs. Mullen of ' the Community Music Association and arrange for a mass meeting at as early date as ipossible, for consideration of ways and means for unemployment relief. The Clerk ! was directed to notify Mr. Hornby accordingly. ANT CONTROL - Sylvan Park_ Andy Schubert, representing Snyder' s Pest Control, addressed the : Council in: request for an opportunity to demonstrate his work and that he be given Ian opportunity to bid on same for Sylvan Park. Councilman Stutt of the Park Committee stated that this season was being taken care of by Alderman Company, Los Angeles, and al that Mr. Schubert would be given due consideration for next year. ,_PARR LAND d A proposal of Mrs. Garrison, High Avenue, to sell to the City a lot on High Avenue adjoining Sylvan Park for $1200.00 was presented by Park Commission- 1 243 er Stutt, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, was tabled, there being no funds available for such purposes and the Board feeling that it was not a proper time to incur additional obligations. TAXES Property Tax Ordinance No. 756, heretofore introduced was next considered. Councilman Spoor moved that speeches on same be limited to two minutes. The motion received no second.- Councilman Lelean moved that the $1.15 rate proposed in the Ordinance be changed to $1.25, adding 10 cents to the General Fund. Mayor Fowler called Councilman Stutt to the chair, and then seconded the motion of Councilman Lelean. CD cn R.11 call on the question resulted as follows: 0301 Q des: Councilmen Lelean and Fowler. `t Noes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm and acting Mayor Stutt. Roll call upon adoption of the original ordinance with the $1.15 rate, resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm and acting Mayor Stutt. Noes: Councilmen Lelean and Fowler. Acting Mayor Stutt then surrendered the chair to Mayor Fowler. Ordinance No. 757, Fixing the Due Date of City Taxes, introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. TRANSFER OF FUNDS The question of transfer of certain funds was next considered, and upon advice of the City Attorney and the recommendation and request of the City Treasurer the following transfers were authorized and ordered: From the General Fund to the Municipal Improvement-Int. & S. F. 726.28 From the General Fund to the Municipal Water-Int. & S. F. 24756.58 From the Redlands City Sewer Bond, 19314to the General Fund 15,000.00 Prin.Fd. Councilman Leleanopposed the transfer from the Sewer Bond Fund, with Mayor Fowler not voting. The recommendation and request of the Treasurer that the sum of $2137.50 be transferred from the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931 to cover the June, 1932, interest payment was deferred until current year tax money comes in. The suggestion that the funds in the Street Improvement Fund to tr. sferred_ to the General Fund was declined, and ordered that Special Warrants be drawn against said Fund for such street improvement work as is permitted by law, thus relieving the Street Department (General Fund) to that extent. PUNCTURE VINES The question of expending City funds for fighting the puncture vines as has been done in the past was next considered and referred to the Street Committee with : 11' power to act. CITY ATTORNEY Upon recommendation of Councilman Spoor the City Attorney was directed to 244 , advise the)Council at its next meeting as to the minimum length of time that must ",elapse between the due and delinquent dates of taxes. _EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY ' Upon request of Councilman Krumm and motion of Councilman Lelean, 1 seconded by Councilman Stutt, the warrant authorized July 6 , 1932, in favor of H. L. Clock for interest on stock in the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, purchased on ° contract, was ordered held by the Clerk until after completion of the annual audit %and further orders of this Council. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adiourpPd. Attest: OP il ' affic_i -zogiy , , . .., . . .„„ City Clerk Mayor of the City of• Redlands, California. I Redlands, California September 7, 1932 Two O 'cloc , P. M. 1 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, ' e held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, and Mayor Fowler; the , City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: The City Attorney, W. J. Hartzell The minutes ofbthe last regular meeting were read and approved. LINCOLN SHRINE E. M. Cope addressed the Council relative to proposed plans of Mr. Robert i II ; Watchorn (donor of the Lincoln Shrine) for the erection of electric fountains on each side of the Shrine building, provided the City Council is favorable to same and will set aside the necessary park ground. for said ur- ose. A communication from Elmer may, Architect, as to cost of maintenance, etc., was presented and ordered filed. The matter was discussed at some length, after which, a motion by Councilman Lelean, 1 seconded by Councilman Krumm, that this Council views with favor the tentative propo- , sal and desires more detailed information as to plans and wishes of Mr. Watchorn, was I unanimously adopted, and the Clerk directed to so communicate to Mr. Cope. TAXES`—Payment, etc. R ' I The question of tax payment dates and deliquencies was discussed by Coun- i ' cil members, following the filing of the City Attorney's opinion as toklegal phases of the matter requested by Councilman Spoor. It was determined that payment in two II 1 installments would be preferable to the present one-installment plan, and that approx- 1imately November 1 and March 1 would be preferable delinquent dates. The Attorney and 9 h 245 Councilman Spoor were directed to prepare an Ordinance along the lines above set out, and submit same to this Board for further consideration. ,* II 4REPORTS Reports of the City Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Depart- ment for the month of August, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. Reports of the= Annual audit of City books, and survey of the Municipal water system, by G. E. Mullen, Chartered Accountant, were presented and ordered filed. Report of the Water Conservation Assn, Riverside, Calif.. , was presented O and ordered filed. 0410 ,Q ct CITY ATTORNEY--Opinion (Ordinance No. 752) The written opinion of the City Attorney relative to the affect of Ordi- nance No. 752, in certain applications, was presented and ordered filed. (Registration City Demands-Warrants) ' A copy of the written opinion of the City Attorney, addressed to Bank of America, relative to the registration of City demands (or Warrants) , was presented and ordered filed. PETITIONS Petition No. 4098, Redlands Oil Co. , for one street light in the Alley be- tween Citrus Ave. and State St. west of Fourth St. , was granted, per recommendation of the lighting committee. Petition No. 4099, C. G. 0. .Hall, for permission to raise pigeons in com- p mercial flock on Pacific St. near Crescent Heights, was presented, and , bearing the approval of members of the Planning Commission and Councilman Lelean, was granted, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm. I Tree Petition No. 822, Hosking and Newell, for removal of olive trees from South side of East Lugonia Ave. at front of their orange grove east of Church St. , was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. . COMMUNICATIONS ,Several communications from acting Secy Whitnall, of the League of Cali- fornia Municipalities, relajing to the Annual meeting of the League at San Diego, Sept 26-29, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. A communication from Mr. Bell, of the University Service Station, SE.cor- ner of Colton Ave. and Church St. , calling attention of the Council to his loss of trade by reason of temporary obstructions to his place of business occasioned by the U ((\ storm drain work at that point, was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, was referred to the Street committee for investigation and report. i , 1 246 (Mill Creek Water) A communication from the City Attorney presenting a proposal of the stock- holders of all Creek Mutual Service Co., relating to the supplying by the City, do- mestic water to cabins of Mill Creek Canyon Park and Kamp Kill Kare, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Water committee for investigation and report and recommendation to this Board. E. L. MUTUAL WATER CO. The interest of the City in, and connection with, the East Lugonia Mutual Water Co. , was next considered by Councilman Krumm and other members of the Council, resulting in a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, that the East Lugonia Mutual Water Co. be required to present to the City within 60 days a complete set-up of the affairs, accounts and transactions of the said (Company; also, that an appraisal of the Company' s property and holdings be made by a 'committee of appraisers approved by this Council. Upon suggestion of the City Engi- neer, the same order and requirement was made to apply to the Mill Creek Water Owners Development Co. Mayor Fowler stated that he had been informed that Mr. Mullen, was already employed by the Est Lugonia Mutual Water Co. to install a complete set of books for the Company-. BIDS--Auto Fleet Insurance • This being the time set by advertisement for opening of bids for Public Li- Y Vability and Property Damage Insurance of the City's fleet of cars, the following Com- panies presented proposals: Company Local Agent Globe Indemnity Dexter & Sawyer Pacific Indemnity Travelers Travelers Smith & Jackson Pacific Br. Bureau C. &.S. Underw. Rev. John Wood Phoenix Indemnity G. H. McLay&ry Norwich Union C. E. Sanborn Employers Liability G. S. Biggin Norwich Union Upon motion, duly adopted, the .bidswere referred to Councilmen Spoor, Stutt and Lelean for checking, and with power to act in awarding the contract for the next year,' beginning Sept 16, 1932. PARK-BOWL Councilman Stutt presented the verbal request of E. H. Flower, 957 Spruce St. , San Bernardino, for use of the bowl for a lecture, which was denied as a policy I4 of the Board. The use of the park and bowl for public lectures, etc. , was left in the hands of Councilman Stutt with full power to act. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilmanre N �.elean reported progress in matters pertaining to fire depart- r iment service to property ,outside the City, stating that Mr. Hewitt, representing out ' side owners desired more time for completing his canvass of property owners interested. h' M , 247 { Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adoptedi'' the matter was left in the hands of Councilman Lelean for further consideration and recommendation to this Board. GASOLINE The use by City cars of the higher grade of gasoline at a price of 14 cts was questioned by Councilmen Spoor and Stutt suggesting a trial of the cheaper grade. The purchase in the open market at the best price was approved. 714 C) PLUNGE D OZ d Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman ert Lelean, duly adopted, the free use of the plunge by persons under ten years of age was ,authorized and ordered until the opening of school. DEMANDS-CLAIMS-PAY ROLLS Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm and concurrence of the other mem- bers of the Council, it was ordered that the labor pay rolls, payable semi-monthly, include the Saturday prior to the regular meeting day of the Council, and that claims against the City be audited to include only such claims as are presented and on file on the Saturday prior to the regular meeting day od this Board. A General Fund warrant for $500.00 was ordered drawn in favor of the Unem- ployment Relief Fund, chargeable to the $2000.00 budget appropriation to the Social Service Welfare Committee. Annual dues of the City for membership in the .League of California Munici- palities for the calendar year 1932, amounting to $75.00, was ordered paid out of the General Fund, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Councilman Spoor of the finance committee, called attention of the Board to benefits to be derived from the installation of a purchasing department. Councilman Krumm stated that he,had about completed plans for a City warehouse with a stock man in charge. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean that the Mayor appoint a committee to prepare and present to this Board, plans for a City purchasing department or system was duly adopted. The Mayor named Councilmen Lelean, Krumm and Stutt as a committee. MEXICAN LABOR Councilman Spoor sought explanation of the employment of eleven Mexicans out of a total of thirty laborers shown on one of the City payrolls. Engineer Hinckley stated that practically all Mexicans on the list were given employment a few days pe- riodically to enable them to pay their City water bills. The program as explained, met with the approval of the Council. HI-WAY 99 Frank Moore, of the Committee favoring the Central Ave. route for Hi-way 248 • X99 reported p prmgress, and requested that the City Engineer assist in the preparation of plans and data to be submitted to the Hi-way Commission, estimated as about one week's work, Councilman Krumm opposed the expenditure of any City funds for such pur4 pose, calling attention to the fact that the 60 days time limit granted the Central Ave. proponents for acquiring the R. of W. , etc., had elapsed, and that he thought the Colton Ave. proponents should now be given an opportunity. Mr. Moore stated that the Hi-wav Corrin had endorsed the Central Ave. route, and he felt the proponents of same should be given more time to carry out their program. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, the services of the Engineer were tender- ed as requested, Councilman Krumm voting No. WATER DEPT--High Line. Councilman Krumm of the Water Committee outlined a plan for building a "high line" to convey , by gravity, water from Mill Creek to the Country Club district, there- by saving boosting cost, provided the City can obtain the necessary funds from the Re construction Finance Corp. He stated that he And the City Engineer were going to ,Los Angeles Thursday for an interview with California heads of the Corporatiozl. Members of the Board expressed themselves as favoring the plan, but doubtful of securing the funds from the Finance Corp., but thought it worth a tryout, and Councilman Krumm was authorized to make application for a loan of $100,000.00. FINANCE--SALARIES Councilman Spoor of the finance committee recommended and moved that the salary of the City Engineer be reduced from $300.00 to $280.00 per month. No second. That the salary of the City Attorney be reduced from $120.00 to $100.00 per month, yyseconded by Councilman Krumm, and duly adopted, Councilman Lelean voting No. That the ( salary of Cemetery Supt, Hartman, be reduced from $175 .00 to $160.00 per month, sec- onded by Councilman Krumm, and duly adopted, Councilmen Lelean and Stutt votirRNo. Councilman Spoor explained that above recommendations were made for the purpose of equalization only, and that no further cuts were contemplated by him. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Attest: Al f-pa --- 1 5 ----- ° City Clerk Mayor City of Redlands, Calif. Redlands, California. September 21, 1932. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. ' Present: Councilmen Lelean, Stutt, Krumm and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and aoproLad. 249 Capt.. Purdy of the local Salvation Army Corps, addressed this Board in a plea for the City to install a large electric light at the Army' s wood yard on East IICentral Avenue in order that men desiring lodging and food, arriving too late for day labor, may have an opportunity to work in the evening. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the matter was referred to the Street Committee and En:ineer with sower to act. COMMUNICATIONS ti The following communications were presented and ordered filed: 0 c9 From Wm J. Locker former secretary of the League of California Municipal- act Q ities; and From the Mayor of several California Cities relative to matters pertaining to the San Diego Annual Meeting. APPLICATION An application of M. S. Moore, 25 Fountain Avenue, for permission to IIinstall a smudge oil tank (4000 gallon capacity) on Fountain Avenue west of Cajon Street, was presented and referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation. ORDINANCE Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, the Clerk was directed to secure copies of Ordinances from San Bernardino and Pomona regulating the operation of chain stores, especially relating to the running of "leaders" and limited sale of same. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and Health Department for the month of August, 1932, were presented• and ordered filed. (Fleet Insurance) II The Clerk presented the report of the Committee to whom the bids were referred last meeting, that the award had been made to the Pacific Indemnity Company, Dexter & Sawyer, local agents. The report was approved and ordered filed. (University Service Station) Councilman Krumm of the Street Committee reported that the complaint of Mr. Bell had been satisfactorily met, with the 'removal of obstruction claimed by him. (Killingsworth Injury) Councilman Lelean verbally reported that Mr. Killingsworth, accidentally injured February 20, 1932, had been notified that the City considered it had fulfilled its obligations to him and would place him on the fully recovered list from September 17, 1932. II' (Mill Creek Water) Councilman Krumm of the Water Committee reported relative to the reauest of the Mill Creek Mutual Service Company, for the City to supply domestic water to cabin owners in Mill Creek Canyon Park and Kamp Kill Kare, urging that the City be 250 I 'protected by an agreement with other owners of Mill Creek Water. A motion by . Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt that the Attorney. Engineer and Water Commissioner Prepare :,nd submit to this Board an agreement of Mill Creek Water Owners for the protection of the City in its capacity of agent for said owners, was duly I adopted. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY The Clerk presented a communication from J. J. Prendergast, President 'of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, advising that the Company had employed Mr. Mullen to install a set of books and the same would probably be ready in the time limit suggested by the Council. GASOLINE Councilman Krumm advised the Council of securing a price of 12;0 for gasoline from the Redlands Oil Company. GAS RATE - Hearing_ The Attorney was authorized and directed to attend a gas rate hearing called by the Railroad Commission at Los Angeles on the 23rd inst . ' 'IRPORT - Show The City Attorney presented a request from Wm Angell for permission to promote ticket sales, etc. in this City for an Airport opening and show at Shandon Hills, near San Bernardino. The Attorney was directed to advise Mr. Angell that this Board was not interested and declined to endorse same. BUSINESS LICENSES The collection of Business Licenses and delinquencies were discussed at some length, and left in the hands of the Collector for further report at the next meeting. FINANCE The Mayor appointed Councilman Lelean to audit the demands coming before this meeting and his action was endorsed by the Board. _BASEBALL GAME Councilman Krumm suggested a g ame of baseball between men employees of. the City over 50 years of age and lady employees for the unemployment relief fund. The suggestion met with the approval of Council members and the matter left in the hands hof the Mayor for consummation. SAN DIEGO MEETING Councilman Krumm, Moor Fowler and Engineer Hinckley expressed their intention of attending the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities at San Diego, September 26-294 1932. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the temporary Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting (adjourned. Attest: tee City C erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 251 Redlands, California, October 5, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt, Spoor and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. di ORAL PETITION Q i9 Rev. C. C. Root, pastor of the Redlands Church of Christ, sought the OZ d Q City' s interpretation of Ordinance No. 739, relative to distribution of pamphlets advertising an Evangelical campaign at his church at the southwest corner of Olive Avenue and Nordina Street. After consideration by the Attorney and Council members it was determined that no permit was necessary. PLANNING C0MkUSSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting, October 3, 1932, was presented and ordered filed: "A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held October 3, 1932, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. at the City Hall. Present: President Moore, Members: Collett, Sexton, Ford, Hinckley and Hartzell. Minutes of meeting of September 6, 1932 were read and approved as read. The petition of Hugh Montgomery for leave to remove the alternate Pepper trees from the south side of Highland Avenue between Alvarado and California Streets was presented. On motion of Collett, seconded by Ford, the Planning Commission recommends that such leave be granted, subject to- the direction of the City Engineer. The petition of M. S. Moore for leave to install a 4000 gallon tank for the storage of smudge oil on Fountain Avenue west of Cajon Street was presented. Mr. Moore appeared in person before the Commission. After discussion and report of the members of the committee who had viewed the premises in question, it appearing that the tank would be set back in an orange grove a sufficient distance to be practically if not entirely unobservable from the highway or adjoining property, on motion of Hartzell, seconded by Sexton, the Planning Commission recommends that such leave be granted to Mr. Moore provided the high point on said tank cover be not over 14 feet from the ground and that the tank be paineted a green color as near as possible to match with the green of the orange trees. The petition of S. M. Hamilton and H. Booth for leave to install and open a wood yard at No. 507 Orange Street in the City of Redlands was presented. After some discussion, it appearing to the members of the Commission that the premises on which it is proposed to maintain said wood yard are in the Commercial District as zoned by the zoning Ordinance and that wood yards are barred from the Commercial District under the zoning ordinance, on motion of Collett, seconded by Sexton, the Planning Commission recommends that said petition be denied. " No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, and motion of Council- man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the recommendation relating to the petition of Hugh Montgomery for removal of pepper trees on the south side of West Highland Avenue, between Alvarado and California Streets, be tabled until the next meeting, was duly adopted. 252 ' Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor that the recommendations of the Planning Commission relative to M. S. Moore for smudge oil tank at 25 Fountain Avenue and S. M. Hamilton for wood yard at 507 Orange Street be approved, was duly adopted. PLUMBERS BONDS The Clerk presented bonds of the Sanitary Plumbing Company, E. J . ti Underwood, Clarence J. Shirk, B. B. Ferryman, H. J. Fisher, Floyd Gaugh, Chas S. Worthing and Garrett Spoor, under Ordinance No. 755. The bonds were duly approved by the City Attorney and the Council as required by Ordinance. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector for the month of September, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS Communications from ter. 6: Mrs. Sam Willis, 1107 W. Cypress Avenue suggesting a boulevard stop on Center Street at Cypress Avenue as a protection to , school children crossing Center Street, were presented and referred to the Police II' Commission. A communication from the National Audit System Company_, Inc . , Oakland, California, submitting a copy of an Ordinance adopting the "Budget System" , was presented, and referred to the Finance Committee and City Clerk. A communication from the City of Monterey Park submitting a copy " of a resolution adopted by said City relative to the allocation of the gasoline tax and suggesting the adoption by this City of a similar resolution, was presented and ordered filed. A copy of a resolution passed at the last meeting of the League of California Municipalitites, relative to Gas Tax Distribution, was presented and ordered filed. BUSINESS LICENSE A communication from Lee Wilmarth, painter, relative to his Bus 'n s_s License delinquency, was presented and ordered filed. The question of collection of delinquent business licenses was considered by the Council, Attorney and License Collector and referred to the Attorney and License Collector for action and report to this Board from time to time. BOARD OF HEALTH The Mayor called attention of the Council to a vacancy on the Board of Healtt caused by the death of Dr . C. L. Curtiss. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, Dr. D. C . Mock was named to fill the vacancy. A vote of appreciation of Dr. Curtiss ' services to the City and an expression iof regrets at his passing was adopted and the Clerk authorized and directed to convey same to Mrs. Curtiss. 253 CEMETERY The Engineer and Superintendent of the Cemetery, presented a map of Tract No. 2475 , Map No. 7, of Subdivision of portion of Hillside Cemetery. Upon motion duly seconded and carried, the map was accepted and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City, and the Engineer was directed to have same placed of record. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Lelean, Fire Commissioner, reported that the Fire Department ® had been directed to answer no call for fires outside the City limits from and after 17.0CD: this date, and stated that Mr. Hewitt, representing a group of property owners outside Q d the City, had been notified of the action of the Commissioner. The action of Council- man Lelean was endorsed by the Council. Upon recommendation of Commissioner Lelean, the Fire Chief was authorized and directed to attend the meeting of the International Fire Chief' s Association at San Die:o, October 17-21, 1932, and a sum not in excess of Twenty ($20. 80) Dollars, was appropriated for said purpose, payable out of the General Fund. TAX PAYMENTS H. C. Deming addressed the Board in the matter of tax payments . suggesting monthly or quarterly payments in the interest of the small tax payers. Mr. Deming was assured that the Council had the matter of tax payments under consider- ation for next year, being too late to change the plans for this years taxes, and that Councilman Spoor would submit a recommendation of plans in due time. �A&$ATES The City Attorney was directed to attend a gas rate hearing in Los Angeles, October 11, 1932, and to confer with representatives of other Cities in this valley, as to ways and means for properly presenting this districts interests and report his findings to this Council. N SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT Fowler Mayor,,called attention of the Council to the completion of the sewage disposal plant and suggested a public inspection day for citizens and others interested. The City Engineer was accorded high praise for the success of the project. EMPLOYEES - Citizenship Councilman Krumm called attention of the Council to the employment of A. J. Foster in the Park Department, stating that Mr. Foster was not a citizen of the United States, and also lived outside the CitL. Councilman Stutt explained that had Mr. Foster already made application for his final papers for citizenship, and that while he lived outside the City, his money was spent in the City. The matter was discussed at some length, and the recommendation of Councilman Stutt that Mr. Foster be retained as a City employee was approved by the votes of Councilmen Stutt, Lelean and Mayor Fowler, Councilmen. Spoor and Krumm voting "No" . Councilman Krumm requested. the Attorney to present to the Council at its next meeting the law covering the case, stating that he intended to invoke the law if necessary. EMPLOYEES - Transportation Engineer Hinckley brought up the question of transportation for laborers on public works on Santa Ana River, northeast of the City, stating that some twenty-five or so men from this City would be employed in water conservation work. �I , After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the matter of transportation was left in the hands of the Engineer with Dower to act. CITY HALL Councilman Krumm outlined plans for alterations and repairs to the I iCity Hall, and after discussion the Board determined to make no extensive repairs or alterations to the City Hall at this time. The Redlands Band was granted the use of the City Hall Auditorium for practice. SIGNS Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman :Stutt, the large electric sign "Redlands" at Colton Avenue and Orange Street was ordered removed. The auction sale sign on the post at the front of Lauderbaugh' s ! Jewelry Store on Orange Street was ordered removed. AUCTION SALES The City Attorney was directed to investigate a complaint that the auctioneers at the Lauderbaugh Jewelry Store sale were bringing in merchandise and selling in violation of the City Ordinance. ^ AGF SUITS The Attorney advised the Council that Mr. Killingsworth, injured while employed by the City and recently placed on the fully recovered list by the City, had filed a petition for hearing on his case before the Industrial Accident ' Commission. That Orange County interests were aontempitting a suit relative to 1 I water spreading, etc. on Santa Ana-Mill Creek cone. FINANCE The Treasurer presented the suggestion of the Security-First National Bank of dual control_of the safety. deposit box of the City Treasurer in which isestored the securities of the Bank covering City funds on deposit. Referred to the Mayor, Treasurer and Bank, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor. KOUNTLE BROS - Bankrupt Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Kountze Bros. , New York, Bankrupt, in whose hands $2988.29 of City funds placed there by the City Treasurer for the payment of Municipal Water Bonds and Interest as provided in the Municipal Water Bond election and issue; and s N 255 WHEREAS, it appears there will be no salvage from said Bankrupt and that the entire Sum is lost to the City; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: 11 That the said sum be charged off the City Books, and the Clerk is hereby authorized to make proper entry covering same. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned. CD Attest: CO /� • wat r z C. ook Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California October 19 . 1932 . Two O' clock P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COMMIINTCATTONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Mrs. Ethel Curtiss acknowledging receipt of the Council' s letter expressing sympathy at the passing of Dr. Curtiss, a member of the local Board of Health; From the German Consulate, Los Angeles, expressing appreciation of this City ' s hospitality on the occasion of the recent "German-American International Good Will Day" in Redlands; From the League of California Municipalities submitting a copy of the Constitution and By-laws of the League; From Cyrus White, 601 Orange Street, relative to Auto Wrecking Yard at 531 Orange Street; From H. C. Deming and Chandler Furniture Company in protest to purchase of certain furnishings for the Fire Hall without calling for bids. Council- , man Lelean, Fire Commissioner, stated that he felt sure the City had received full value for its money in this purchase and moved that the communications be filed, and it was so ordered. 256 REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk and the Health Department for the month of September, 1932, and the Barton Protective Association were presented and ordered filed. II- / PLUMBERS BOND The bond of the Modern Plumbing Company, under Ordinance No. 755, was presented and duly approved by the City Attorney and Council, and ordered filed. j - APPLICATIONS The application of A. C. Blodgett. 904North Sixth Street, for a position in the Park Department was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the application of Wm Pester. Indio, California, for permission to operate a large telescope on the street, one week in November, presented by the Clerk, was granted subject to Police regulation as to location. PETITION IIPetition signed by E. H. ,Spoor on behalf of Mrs. Porterfield, 817 HighAvenue, for removal of a diseased pepper tree damaging the sidewalk, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee for investigation and recommendation. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY A communication from J. J. Prendergast, President of the East Lugonia ' Mutual Water Company, submitting survey and audit of said Company' s books by G. E. Mullen, was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of a special meeting of the Planning Commission held October 17, 1932, was presented and ordered filed: "A special meeting of the Planning Commission held October 17th, 1932, pursuant to notice delivered to each member of the Commission. Present : President Moore, Hinckley, Collett, Sexton, Fowler, Ford, II Sweeney, Hartzell. The petition of Fred E. Brassfield for leave to remove two trees on the west side of 'Beacon Street between Citrus and State Streets was presented. After due consideration, on motion of Collett, seconded by Hinckley, and unanimously carried, it was recommended by the Planning Commission that leave be granted to remove the catalpa trees. Members of the Highway Committee from the Chamber of Commerce consist- ing of F. W. Moore, Gus Peterson, Hugo Tieck, Will Collett and F. W. Stutt met with the Commission to discuss the cost and method of finan- cing U. S. Highway 99 over the Central Avenue, Beacon Street route. Mr. Moore presented an elaborate and careful statement of the work done by the Committee with figures of the estimated cost of procuring right of way, the damage to property and cost of setting back build- ings and improvements with the total estimated cost of all work of approximately $272,000.00. On motion of Sweeney, seconded by Hartzell and unanimously carried it was resolved that this Planning Commission approve the report of the Highway Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and that such approval by this Commission be certified to the City Council for such action on IIthe part of the Council as is deemed necessary. " Upon motion the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved. Councilman Krumm. voiced his objection to removal of pepper trees from the �; I 257 south side of Highland Avenue as applied for by Hugh Montgomery, and recommended by the Planning Commission at a former meeting, and the matter was continued for further consideration at the next meeting. The Council requested, and Secretary Hartzell of the Planning Commission consented to a plan for the report of the Planning Commission meetings to be presented to the Street Commissioner. prior to the regular Council meeting, thus permitting the Commissioner to make his investigation and report to the Council. GAS RATES - hearing City Attorney Hartzell made verbal report of the gas rates hearing in Los Angeles, stating that further consideration by the Commissioner on October 25th was planned. He expressed belief that a temporary reduced rate would be placed in effect, subject to adjustment upon final hearing. GAS TAX - allocation G. E. Prior of the Southern California Auto Club, addressed the Council in appeal for the adoption by the Council of a resolution favoring the allocation of the two cent :as tax as approved by the Auto Club of Southern California and the California State Auto Association. The Engineer suggested that the Annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities had adopted a resolution relative to this matter which he and members of this Council attending the League meeting thought more favorable to Cities than the one proposed by Mr. Prior. Upon motion of Council- man Lelean the matter was referred to the Mayor, the Engineer and City Attorney for investigation and recommendation to this Council at its next meeting. HIGHWAY # 99 The Central Avenue route of State riighway # 99 through the City was next considered following the filing by Frank Moore a copy of the report of the 'Chamber of Commerce and a copy of a Resolution adopted by the Chamber of Commerce approving said route. E. A. Moore, Chairman of the City Planning Commission filed the 111 • endorsement of the Planning Commission, and the Clerk presented a communication signed by C. M. Brown on behalf of the Gold Banner and Redlands Orange Growers Associations, protesting any attempt to levy an assessment against property on the north side of Central Avenue for the proposed improvement. The matter was considered by Council members and others interested, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, second ed by Councilman Lelean the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: "RESOLVED that the City Council of Redlands does hereby approve and adopt the route and the plan for U.S. Highway 99 through Redlands as submitted by the Redlands Chamber of Commerce this day, and that the Mayor and City Engineer be authorized and directed to contact the Division of Highways, submit such plan and route to them and request the allocation of funds as outlined in said report. " Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Engineer was directed to prepare plans and specifications for the opening and widen- ing of the Central Avenue route for said Highway #r 99. 258 " CITY HALL - Vines Councilman Stutt requested the wishes of the other members of the Council relative to removal or trimming of the vines on the City Hall. He was directed to trim the vines, removing only such as necessary in making repairs to window casings,_ etc. FIRE HALL Councilman Lelean requested other members of the Council to visit the .. Fire Hall and see the_great improvements made to the interior by the firemen at no cost to the City. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, a vote of hearty appreciation of the fine spirit shown by the department in making this improvement was unanimously adopted, and the Clerk was directed to convey same to said department. EMPLOYEES The City Attorney, in. response to request made at the last regular meeting, stated that the law forbids the employment of aliens in City work, whereupon Councilman Krumm moved the discharge of A. J . Foster from the Park Department payroll, 111 seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, Councilman Stutt not voting. FINANCE COMMISSIONER Commissioner Spoor reported the purchase of ten pedestrian lane signs for tryout as a safety measure. Suggested quarterly payment on Cit- Taxes next year and requested the Council members to consider same. Recommended that Miss Sprich, in the Street Department be placed on a salary basis at $100.00 per month as a matter of equalization of salaries and wages. Councilman Krumm very earnestly resented the encroachment of the Finance Commissioner in matters of the Street and Water Departments. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that Miss Sprich be placed on a salary of $100.00 per month failed of passage by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Lelean. Noes: Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Not voting: Councilman Krumm. MISCELLANEOUS The question of the Telephone Company using a portion of City property near Texas Street for a pole yard was left in the hands of the Street Commissioner with power to act. Cr) C) Bills and Salaries were ordered. paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting I adjourned. Attest: 11. fy City Clerk. Mayor City of Redlands, California. AEIEN 259 Redlands, California November 2, 1932. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the re:ular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. -t; APPLICATIONS (Permit) QD CA Ben E. Osbun, local representative, addressed the Board, introducing_ d Mr. Davidson, of the Ford Motor Company, filing an application for permission to erect a tent at the Southwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street, for exhibition and show of Ford cars, etc., November 8-12. 1932. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the request was granted. Application of Jno H. Owens, 819 Stillman Avenue, for position of gardener, City Parks, was presented and referred to the Park Commissioner. H. A. Marvin, San Bernardino, California, manufacturer of "Marvin' s Marvel" oil burner, addressed the Council in request for permission to install an oil burning_ fu -ce at W-s Hi:hland A -n . - f. Atton- Lewises not conforming to the requirements of the present City Ordinance. Councilman Lelean of the Fire Committee, stated that a recommendation for a revision and change in the Ordinance governing such installation was contemplated, by the Fire Chief and Commissioner to meet conditions arising from later and improved types of furnaces. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt that the application of Mr. Marvin be granted, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and Commissioner, was duly adopted. FOOT BALL GAME A. Schubert addressed the Council in the interest of the football game on the evening of November 11, 1932, between Redlands All Stars and Sherman Indians All Stars, the proceeds Of which go to the Unemployment Relief Fund. Council members purchased tickets and assured him of their. co-operation. PLUMBERS - Bonds The Plumbers bonds of Wram Geddes and James R. Crane, under Ordinance No. 755, were presented and duly approved by the City Attorney and Council, and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: League of California Municipalities relating to Proposition No. 11 on November ballot; Los Angeles County League of Municipalities extending an invitation to attend a meeting of the Los Angeles County Lea ue at El Monte on November 10, 19323_ A communication fromF.• B. Orr, President of the Redlands District Boy 260 9 "y Scouts of America, requesting the priviledge of raising and lowering the flag at the Triangle on designated holidays was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, unanimously adopted, the request was granted under supervisionDepartment. of the Police De A PETITIONS - REPORTS EI Tree Petition No. 823, Hugh Montgomery, for removal of alternate pepper 'trees on the south side of West Highland Avenue between Alvarado and California Street's, i was denied, upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm and motion of Councilman Spoor, duly adopted. Tree Petition No. 825, Mrs. E. J. Porterfield, for removal of pepper tree from the front of 817 High Avenue, was granted, upon recommendation and request of I' Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor. Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department p for the month of October, 19314 were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ' The following report of a re ular meeting of the Planning Commission held on October 31, 1932 at 7:30 P. M., was presented and ordered filed: "A re ular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on October 31, 1932 at 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall. Present: President Moore, Members Williamson, Ford, Fowler, Hinckley and Collett. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3 and Special meeting of October 17 were read and approved. The petition of M. S. Moore for leave to remove pepper trees along the south side of Cajon Street, south of Fountain Avenue was presented, { but no action was taken in that the petition was received too late\to have been investigated by the commissionrmembers. The petition of Mrs. E. J. Porterfield to remove pepper tree in front of 817 High Avenue was presented. After discussion it was recommended that the tree be removed for the reason that it is too close to Palm trees G ' and is in a decayed and dangerous condition." Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor the :recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved. RESOLUTION Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Superintendent of the Hillside Cemetery, the City Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 512, which provides for the closing of certain alleys and/or roadways in the Hillside Cemetery_, as fully 'set out in said Resolution. ry CITY HALL - Vines Councilman Stutt received the verbal censure of other Council members for removing the vines from the upper story of the City Hall walls, contrary to the wishes of the members as expressed at the last Council meeting for removal of only such vines as necessary for repairs to the window cases„ etc. HIGHWAY # 99 N The Mayor and Engineer reported very satisfactory results from their 261 contact with the State Highway Commission, relative to aid in financing the Central Avenue route of Highway # 99 through the City, in obtaining a_promise from the Commission of approximately $200,000.00 of State Highway funds for the improvement from�'State Street west, the portion east being left for further consideration. APPROPRIATION Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the sum of $5.00 was as .ro•riated Wm J. Mur•h , of the Redlands-Fox Theatre toward expense of advertising and conducting a special free show for boys and girls on October 31,_29324 714 and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out `D W of the General Fund Q STREET TREES - Planting Councilman Krumm requested sanction of the Board in the purchase and planting of pepper trees along the residence streets of the City_. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the matter be referred to the Engineer and Street Committee with tower to act was adopted by the following vote: des: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Spoor and Stutt . LEAGUE MEETING Councilman Krumm advised members of the meeting of the Citrus Belt District of the Lea_ue of California Municipalities to be held at Ontario on November. 25, 1932. Several members expressed their intention to attend, and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, an invitation was extended to the League to hold its December, 1932 meeting in this City. ORANGE SHOW Councilman Krumm brought up the matter of a Redlands exhibit at the next Orange Show, urging the City to aid the Chamber of Commerce with an appropriation or the furnishing of labor of the Park Department. Councilman Lelean expressed op;osition to same on account of lack of funds, lack of appropriation in the budget for such expense, and. 'his own personal objection to games of chance and other features of the "Midway" . Action was deferred for further consideration. GAS TAX ALLOCATION Upon recommendation of the Committee to whom the matter of adopting a resolution relative to allocation of the gas tax was referred, action was indefinitely postponed. UNEMPLOYMENT AID Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Mayor appointed Councilman Spoor, Engineer Hinckley and Commander Jordan as a Committee to re.resent this Cit before the County Board of Supervisors in an appeal to Gov. Rolph for a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Cor.oration for relief work in San Bernar- dino County. (City Loan) The Attorney reported that it appeared the only way for the City to secure a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Cor oration was through the issue of 262 1 !bonds. Councilman Krumm estimated that a saving of $7000 to $10,000 a year on power bills could be saved by the building of a high line for conveying water by gravity to the Country Club hills section. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that pie City Attorney prepare necessary data and resolutions for placing the ' City's application before the Corporation and that the Mayor and Clerk execute same for and on behalf of the City was unanimously adopted, the question of a bond issue being left for consideration after contact with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. AUTO HIRE The recommendation of Councilman Krumm that the policy of payments to employees for use of their autos be discontinued, was referred to the heads of the_ several departments with power to act. COMPLAINTS - PROTESTS Councilman Lelean presented the verbal protest of the Gerrard Market on Orange Street between Central Avenue and Southern Pacific Tracks, to the grade of the gutter on the west side of Orange Street not carrying off waste and storm water, thereby creating an unsanitary condition. Referred to the Engineer and Street II Commissioner with power to act. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY Councilman Krumm advised the Council that he had changed the policy of his departments relative to supplying City labor to others, and had directed his departments to perform no labor for the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, Bear Valley !Mutual Water Company, or Mill Creek Water Owners Development Company, except when specially directed so to do by the Commissioner. The question of this City co-operating with other holders of bonds of the VEast Lugonia Mutual Water Company in the extension of date of payment of bonds of said Company was next considered, developing the serious financial condition of said Company and its inability to meet its bond payments, with ability to meet the interest IIpayments. ✓ After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Council- man Spoor, that the City co-operate with other bond holders in an extension of three Jrears time for bond payments, and that the Mayor and City Clerk execute all papers necessary in connection therewith, was unanimously adopted. The bonds held by this City and affected by above are Nos. 224-232 of $1000 each, and Nos 233-239 of $500 leach, due in 1938, the time of payment of which is hereby extended to 1941,_subject to' like action by 75% of other bondholders. BAND Councilman Spoor addressed the Council in praise of the efforts of Mr. Shadeg and others in the building of a municipal band; gave notice of its proposed concert at the High School Auditorium on November 10th, 1932, and urged the full moral support of the City, and any financial support members of the Council may II feel willing to render. 1 263 COMMHNTTY SHOP Councilman Lelean brought up the question of the City contributing to the payment of rental of the Community Shop, and it was decided to wait for a request II from the organization before taking action. MISCELLANEOFUS Councilman Krumm advised the Council of his plans for a card system for labor, time and material in his department, and urged same for other departments. Councilman Spoor questioned the policy of employment of men to the extent `i't of approximately $1200 a month for payment: of their water bills, without a correspond- `'D ing reduction in expense of the regular force and warned the heads of the several 2 Q departments of the necessity of staying within their budget appropriation. The City Treasurer also warned the Council of the possibility of very serious difficulties in meeting the demands of the City in the early part of January_, 1933, unless tax collections were exceedingly good. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. IINo further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: AO 224-21fl° 05 Cr4- 111115 , City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - Redlands, California November 16, 1932. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. IIPresent: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Owing to the large number of citizens present, the Mayor suggested adjournment to the Main Auditorium of the City Hall, and upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the meeting was adjourned to the Main Auditorium. The Mayor stated that he understood that the large crowd present, was interested in matters pertaining to Chas H. Jones, a long time employee of the Water Department of the City and recently discharged by Councilman Krumm, Commissioner of the Water Department. The Mayor advised those present that the Council was now ready to hear from any interested party, and Oscar W. Harris addressed the Council in ,4' behalf of Mr. Jones' re-instatement and filed with the Council a petition No. 4100, signed by a large number of citizens requesting Jones' re-instatement. The matter was discussed at great length from various angles by members of the Council and I Y 1 1 264 I interested citizens. Mr. Roy: Cain$ San Bernardino, California Court Reporter, employed by the City for taking the proceedings in this matter was present, and will _present to the Clerk a complete report in duplicate for consideration by the Council, as a part and parcel of this hearing. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the petition be referred to a committee composed of the Mayor, Councilmen Krumm and Stutt for investigation and recommendation was duly amended by a motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, and unanimously adopted, referring the petition to the entire Council for further consideration and action. RESOLUTION Mr. Tetley of the State Highway Commission, addressed the Council in request for the adoption of a Resolution relative to the type of construction on certain highways set out in the Resolution. The Resolution was read by 'Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, ordered filed and the Clerk was directed to send a copy of same to Mr. Tetley. APPLICATION R. .T. Nash, connected with the Adventist Welfare Work, addressed the Council stating he had purchased the property at 523 West State Street for use in clinic work and requested permission for the solicitation of funds from the public in the sum of approximately $300.00 for repairs to the property, etc. After consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was referred to Councilman Lelean for investigation and recommendation. ORDINANCE Councilman Spoor of the Ordinance Committee introduced proposed Ordinance 1No. 758, amending Ordinance No. 627, relating to intoxicating liquors, which was laid , over under the rules. TRANSFERS - Funds Upon request of the City Treasurer, and motion of Councilman Krumm, second) ' ed by Councilman Spoor, the sum of $2137.50 was ordered transferred from the General Fund to the Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931, Interest and Sinking Fund, and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the sum of $10,000.00 was ordered transferred from the Water Department of the General Fund to the Municipal Water Bond, Interest and Sinking Fund, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to make the proper ; entries carrying into effect the above orders. fI FINANC E Complying with the suggestion of the Security-First National Bank, presented to this Council by the City Treasurer at its meeting on October 5, 1932, for dual ' control of the safety deposit box of the City Treasurer in which is stored the securities of the Bank covering City Deposits, the Mayor appointed Councilman Spoor to serye with the City Treasurer and a representative of the Bank duly chosen by that ' institution. The action of the Mayor was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Council. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ' 0 265 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. On motion the meeting adjourned to meetat nine o'clock A. M. , Thursday, November 17, .1932. IAttest: greS5I ar \-74n2044/ City Clerk. ' Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Redlands, California j November 17, 1932. QD Nine O'clock, A.M. 0,0 d Pursuant to adjournment on November 16, 1932, the City Council of the a City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. II COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the President of the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Municipalities, advising of the monthly meeting to be held at Ontario, November 25, 1932, was presented and ordered filed; A communication from Pearl V. Wynn of the Macaw Beaute Salon, 334 Alvarado Street, expressing appreciation of the Fire service rendered by the local Fire Department at said residence on October 28, 1932, was presented and ordered filed, d the Clerk was directed to transmit to the Fire Department a copy of the letter. X-MAS A communication from sir- Run i , Chairman of the Christmas Decorating Committee of the Business Men' s Association, advising the Council of plans for decor- ating only at the corner of Orange and State Streets, and requesting permission to • plug into the City lighting posts to provide electricity for lighting the decorations and trees, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, second- ed by Councilman Stutt, the request was granted under supervision of the Lighting Committee and Engineer. Councilman Spoor suggested a Xmas tree or party for the children of the men em•lo eed on the Storm Water Ditch under the program of the Unemployment Relief Committee. Other members looked with favor upon the suggestion, and requested Council- , man Spoor to proceed with the details and report his recommendation to this Board. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and S-c -ta. . _ . - F . . . . H- . h_ for the month of October. 1932, were presented and ordered filed. recommendation Councilman Lelean's1zt pt that the request of R. T. Nash for permission IIto solicit funds for the improvement of property at 523 West State Street presented at yesterday's meeting, be granted, was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Board. COMMUNITY SHOP A communication from the Treasurer of the local Community Shop requesting_ Ithe City to contribute funds toward the rental of the store room used by said shop, Iii 266 amounting to $10.00 per month, was presented and ordered filed. The City in years 1past having contributed to same, the matter was considered at some length, and in Iview of the budget appropriation to the Social Welfare Committee of $2,000.00 with prospects of other calls from same source, a motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by r Councilman Spoor, that the request be denied, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. APPLICATION - S' •ns The application of the H. B. Morris Drug Company, for- permission to ire-hang the electric sign (which was temporarily removed during repairs to the building) at the southeast corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue, was presented sand ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. The application of Geo Williams for permission to erect an electric psi n on a post in the parking space at the southeast corner of East Citrus Avenue and Sixth Street was presented and ordered filed. Upon recommendation of the Street Commissioner the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. I CITY HALL Upon verbal request of Councilman Stutt of the House Committee, the following contractors submitted bids for removal of certain gables from the City Hallo- 1 A E Taylo & r Sons G. Huizing C. C Reasoner Gordon Donald Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, action ' was deferred until the next regular meeting, pending inspection of the proposed work by the entire Council. SOCIAL WELFARE 1 Mayor Fowler, representing Commander Jordan of the local Welfare Committee advised the Council of the shortage in funds for unemployment relief; developing that approximately $1300.00 of the $2000.00 appropriation budgeted by the City toward II said work had been used, and a need of $500.00 in the very near future was apparent, unless payments of personal subscriptions to the fund were increased. Councilman Spoor expressed the belief that a bit of earnest solicitation would accomplish this I end. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt that an additional $500.00 of the $2000.00 budgeted for this purpose be subject to the call of the Finance Commissioner, was duly adopted. ` HARRIS-JONES-KRUMM CONTROVERSY 1 0. W. Harris addressed the Council in denial of Councilman Krumm's statement made at yesterdays hearing that Rollo Whitman had contacted the employees at the City plant in Reservoir Canyon in an, effort to persuade them to strike as a protest to the discharge of Mr. Jones. Mr. Harris stated he assumed all responsibility for Mr. Whitman calling upon the men at the plant--and assured the Council he was only se king IIpp information and that he requested Whitman to tell Jones to call and see him. Council- 11l 1 . 2G�J { man Krumm stated that Whitman was at the plant on three separate days, urging the men to "walk out" . Upon suggestion of the Mayor and Council members further consideration of the Jones matter was deferred until the meetin: on November 23, 1932. TRUCKS - Route Through City Councilman Lelean brought to the attention of the Council, the fire hazard to the business district caused by gas trucks through the Main Streets. Referred to Councilmen Ssoor and Krumm and the City Engineer for investigation and recommenda- tion as to ways and means for the better routeing of trucks through the City. CH (for correction see page 274) CD DUMP CO OZ Councilman Lelean advised the Council that a fire at the dump a short Q time a:o did damage •to several young orange trees belonging to Mr. Schacht, and requested permission to expend not exceeding $10.00 for replacement of trees. The request was granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. EQUIPMEN IICouncilman Krumm recommended that the old Holt tractor and one of the old Ford cars, now needing complete overhauling, be traded in on better equipment. He Wasj requested to secure proposals and submit same to this Board. EMPLOYEES Councilman Krumm sought information as to the necessity of regularly_ employing a draftsman in the Engineer's office. The Engineer stated that the drafts- Mr. Westerbrook, was on a day basis, but was kept employed most of the time. Ref- erred to the Engineer and Commissioner Krumm for action and report to this Board. The question of authority in the hiring and firing of employees was discussed in the light of the Jones case, and the resolution adopted bi this Board June 15, 1932, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: II RESOLVED; That proposed changes in the personnel of Department heads and appointive officers be submitted to the Council for action; and that changes in the personnel of other employees be subject to the respective Department head and Department Commissioner, and upon disagreement of the Department head and Commissioner, the question shall be submitted to the Council for action. WATER SPREADING The Mayor at this time announced the service upon him of a summons and notice of a suit instituted by the Irvine Company of Orange County seeking an injunction against this City and others to prevent further spreading of storm waters in the Santa (`Ana-Mill Creek Cone. The City Attorney was directed to confer with other interested defendants and report his findings to this Board. EAST LUGONIA ASSESSMENT The Mayor at this time brought up for consideration the demand of the Fest Lugonia Mutual Water Company for payment of assessment on the one-fourth undivided interest and 123 shares ofistock belonging to the City. Miss Miller, stenographer in the City Attorney's office was present to report the proceedings for the City Clerk, 2G8 , said report to be presented' to this Council for consideration and ratification as a part and parcel of the proceedings in this matter. After consideration of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company' s assessment demand, a motion by Councilman Spoor, II I • seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the contract purchase of 60 shares of stock in said Company from H. L. Clock be abrogated, and that the sum of $420.00 and return of the I stock be tendered Mr. Clock in full satisfaction of his claim, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. A motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean that the assessment on the one-fourth undivided interest and upon 63 shares of stock owned by the City be paid on or before March 1, 1933, (date optional with Finance Commissioner) was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. II Not voting: Councilman Krim. I No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting I adjourned to meet November 23, 1932, at Two O 'clock, P. M. Attest' / I , , ‘1 / I -(21frEferle&V 6 Ci , " erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I - 0 -,0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I 1 • Redlands, California November 23, 1932. Two O'clock P. M. ! Pursuant to adjournment on November 17, 1932, the City Council of the 1City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place ! of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm and Stutt, together with the II ! City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Fowler. 1 The Clerk announced the absence of Mayor Fowler, and upon motion of ICouncilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, Councilman Lelean was chosen Mayor I• Protem. I TRUCK ROUTE A large delegation of citizens interested in the routeing of trUbks through the City was present and upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm of the Street ' Department, consideration of the question was deferred until the next regular meeting! : pending a conference with representatives of the City schools. VETERANS' WELFARE BOARD III Petition No. /4101, Veterans' Welfare Board, for cancellation of City . taxes on Lot 28, California Tract, was presented, denied and ordered filed, in keeping with the policy of former Boards in cancellation of taxes only upon property coming 269 into hands of the State Welfare Board by deed of record prior to July 1, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to so advise the Welfare Board. RADIO - BROADCAST Mr. Murphy of the local Fox-Redlands Theatre requested permission for organ recital broadcasts at State and Orange Streets at noon and 6 P. M. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was granted, under police regulation. PLUMBERS BOND 714 The Plumbers Bond of Peter J. Mc Clean, under Ordinance No. 755, was CD presented and dulyapproved bythe City Attorney and Council, and ordered filed. pq 4 PETITION Petition No. 4102, Elizabeth Arth and Mrs. Edith Braaksma, for additional Street Lights on West Pioneer Avenue between Orange and Texas Streets, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street .Commissioner. Consideration of Petition No. 4100, for re-instatement of Chas. Jones as an employee in the Water Department was deferred until the next regular meeting. APPLICATION - Pool Hall The written application of Esteban Rodriquez, for permission to o erate a pool hall at 510 North Third Street was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by, Councilman Stutt, the application was granted, subject to ordinances governing same. ' CONIiuiUN TCATTON S A communication from President Francis Cuttle, of the Water Conservation Association, Riverside, California, extending an invitation to a conference of the defendants in the suit of the Irvine Company vs various defendants in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, to, be held at San Bernardino, November 25, 1932, was present- !' resent' ed and ordered filed. The City Attorney and members of the Board expressed their intention of attending. FIREWORKS The City Attorney suggested that in view of the fact that this and other Cities in the County had Ordinances prohibiting sale, etc. of fireworks, a County-wide Ordinance along same lines would be beneficial, and stated that the City Attorney of Colton was favorable to a request being made of the County Supervisors for such an Ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the City Attorney was authorized and directed to prepare a Resolution addressed to the County Board of Supervisors requesting that such an Ordinance be ad29ted. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 758, Relating to Intoxicating Liquors, Amending Ordinance ) No. 627, introduced at the regular meeting of November 16, 1932, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Lelean. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Fowler. 2701 X-MAS k' ICouncilman Spoor advised the Council of tentative plans for a X-mas i _party or program at the Theatre from 6 to 8 P. M., December 24, 1932t for children of ' the unemployed of the Citx. Upon motion this matter was placed in the hands of II Councilman Spoor with full power to act. II 1 TAX PAYMENTS CouncilmanSmaloilman_kgsr of the Finance Committee, recommended that City taxes a ifor 1933 be paid in two installments, with the first installment delinquent November 0 i__, ! 1 1933, with a 5% penalty for delinquency, and the second installment delinquent March 1, 1934, with a 3% penalty upon the second installment only. The recommendation of the Finance Commissioner met with_general approval and the Attorney was authorized and directed to prepare an Ordinance accordingly for consideration and passage by this 1Board. CITY DIRECTORIES The City Clerk was authorized and directed to place an order for three IIcopies, one each for the Clerk, Treasurer and Water Department, of the 1933 City Directory now in process of preparation. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: I /7 abl• City erk. Mayorvof the City of. Redlands, California. Pro Tem - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 iP Redlands, California December 7. 1932 Two O'clock, P. M. II A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. ' Absent: Councilman Krunm. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, duly seconded and adopted, the °reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 16 and adjourned regular meetings of November 17 and 23, 1932, was deferred until the next meeting . PUBLIC CLINIC The first matter called for consideration was a protest of the local Physicians' Club to the action of this Council at its meeting on November 17, 1932, , granting permission to Rev. R. T. Nash, Lakeside and Magnolia Avenues, to solicit II ? funds and conduct a free public clinic at 523 West State Street. Rev. Nash and wife , addressed this Board in explanation of and need for their work. Dr. Hilliard I 1 271 representing the local Physicians' Club protested this Council' s moral support in this m.t . - , stating that the local physicians were adequately taking care of the work proposed to be done by Rev. Nash. Councilman Lelean, Health Commissioner, stated he had consulted with Rev. Nash as to proposed work and felt justified in his recommend- ation that the permit be granted. After due consideration the protest was ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, _the action of this Board at its meeting on November 17, 1932, granting permission to Rev. Nash for solicitation of funds, was recinded by the following vote: Ayes: Cotjncilmen Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. ® Absent : Councilman Krumrn. 010 C:0 Not voting : Councilman Lelean. Q ct APPIICATION The application of A. C. Chaves for permission to keep one cow at 922 Chest- nut Avenue, was referred to the Health Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. The application of Frank Nowell for permission to place a small building. not fully complying with requirements of the building Ordinance, for use as a fruit stand on the lot at the 'northwest corner of East' Citrus Avenue and Sixth Street was presented and ordered filed, The approval of the Building Inspector and Fire Chief being filed with the application, the permit was granted upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean. PETITION Petition .No. 4102, Mrs. Elizabeth Arth et al, for two additional street li:hts on West Pioneer Avenue between Orange and Texas Streets, was granted, upon recommendation of the Lighting Committee. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of November 28, 1932, was presented and ordered filed: "A special meeting of the Planning Commission was held Monday, November 28, 1932 at the hour of 7: 30 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall. Present: President Moore, Members Hinckley, Ford, Sweeney, Williamson, Collett and Hartzell. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 31 were read and approved as read. The purpose of this meeting being that of considering a subdivision Map of a parcel of property lying in the north one- half pi the block lying south of and adjoining Lugonia Avenue and between Clay and Ohio Streets, and City Engineer Hinckley having presented said map and made some suggestions as to corrections required thereon, On motion of Collett, seconded by Ford, It was resolved unanimously that said map be approved and accepted, subject to such corrections therein as the City Engineer's office might require and subject to the inclusion therein of a twelve foot alley running through the middle of the subdivision south from Lugonia Avenue." Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved. 272 REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of November, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. FTRFWORK S II It appearing to the City Council of the City of Redlands that a move is on foot to petition the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino that the said Supervisors adopt a county ordinance prohibiting the sale and/or use of fireworks within the county area and outside of the incorporated municipalities, on motion Of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously carried, It is RESOLVED; That the City Council of the City of Redlands endorse and approve of such move to prohibit the sale and/or use of fireworks within the county area of the County of San Bernardino outside of municipal corporations and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to City Attorney Waldo Willhoft of Colton, with instructions that he may present the same to the County Board of Supervisors when he has secured action or resolutions from the City Councils of the other municipalities in San Bernardino County to the same effect as that stated in this resolution. N , __GASOT,TNF _ IIThe Clerk presented proposals of the Shell Oil Company and Union Oil Company for supplying the City with gasoline for one year. No bids having been called "for, and the Council feeling that purchasing in the open market is more economical, the Clerk was directed to return the proposals to the Companies submitting same. TAX PAYMENTS Councilman Spoor of the Finance Committee recommended that the S )) Attorney prepare an Ordinance providing for payment of City taxes in two installments, jwith the delinquent dates October 1st and February 1st, and that publicity be given ) same in order that the tax payers may be heard in the matter. COMMUNICATIONS i 4 1 A communication from the Secretary of the Glendal Chamber of Commerce extending an invitation to the dedication of the Historical Museum at II ", Glendale oh December 12, 1932, was presented and ordered filed. i __EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY A copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the East . Lugonia Mutual Water Company held on November 28, 1932, was presented and ordered filed. AGREEMENT An agreement between the Southern California Edison Company and the City and East Lugonia Mutual Water Company_, for the spreading of flood water upon lands of the Edison Company in Mill Creek was presented, and upon motion of Councilman ILelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed II execute same for and on behalf of the City. WATER CONSERVATION II The Clerk presented a communication from President Cuttle of the ' Water Conservation Association of Riverside, advising of a meeting of same to be held , I 1 273 at Riverside at :00 o'clock P. M. this day, relative to matters connected with the Irvine Company suit against the City and other water interest&in the Santa Ana-Mill_ Creek cone. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the Mayor and Engineer were delegated to represent this City at said meeting and to report their findings and recommendations to this Board. CONTRACT The Clerk presented an acceptance by H. L. Clock of this City' s proposal to return to him 63 shares of East Lugonia Mutual Water Company stock held by this City under contract and the sum of $/ 20.00 in full settlement for water received CD Q, by the City under said shares the past ten.•.months, which was ordered filed, and ct warrant authorized to be issued to said H. L. Clock in said sum payable out of the Water Department of the General Fund. MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE Plans for the. annual municipal Christmas tree at the triangle was placed in the hands of Councilman Stutt with a recommendation the Mrs. Mullen of the Community Music Association be requested to furnish the pro ram. CITY DTRRCTORTPS The Clerk was authorized and directed to secure an additional City directory for use of the Police Department. PETITION - JONES Further consideration of Petition No. 4100 for re-instatement of Chas. Jones as an employee. in the Water Department was called y the Mayor. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt that the petition be tabled, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Lelean. Absent: Councilman Krum. Councilman Stutt then moved that the question of re-instatement of Mr. Jones be referred to Engineer Hinckley and Commissioner Krum, seconded by Council- man Spoor. 0. W. Harris addressed the Council in opposition to same stating that he felt sure the Engineer and Commissioner could not agree, and that the petitioners mallet_ their appeal to the whole Board and desired consideration and action by the Council. A call of the question resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Stutt. Noes: Councilman Lelean and Mayor Fowler. Absent: Councilman Krumm. The Mayor declared the motion lost. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that further consideration of the Jones matter be had at an adjourned regular meeting of this Board at 2 P. M. , Wednesday, December 14,1932L was duly adopted. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourn- ed to meet at Two o'clock P. M. , Wednesday, December 14, 1932. I, ATTEST: artaA. City er . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 274 ; Redlands, California. December 14, 1932. Two O'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of ,Redlands, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Spoor, Lelean, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of November 17 and 23, and the regular meetings of November 16 and December 7, were read and approved, after corrections made in lines 7 and 8, page 267 by elimination of the words " and recom- cmendation" and substituting therefor the words "with power to act" . yy COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From State Board of Equalization, list of "Assessment Ratios for all Counties in California as found by the‘- State Board of Equalization" , pursuant to Sec- ' (tion 11, Chapter 642, Statutes of 1931, to be used for purposes of said act for two years beginning January 1, 1933; From Riverside County Humane Society, relative to sale of firearms ii and ammunition to minors; From John Wood, suggesting a "Clean Un Day" for the City. Members of the Council expressed the opinion that the p gram as operating under the Sanitary Commissioner was accomplishing the desired results. REPORTS Report of the Health Department for the month of November, 1932, was [presented and ordered filed. A+ Councilman Lelean of the Health Committee reported that he had Vinvestigated the application of A, C. Chaves for permission to keep a cow at 922 Chestnut Avenue, and found that Mr. Chaves had kept a cow at said place for years but planned on disposing of the same as soon as possible, and would comply with all sanitary ' IIregulations in the meantime. Councilman Lelean recommended that the application be (filed pending future developments, and is was so ordered. Councilman Spoor reported that through persistent solicitation, he had raised approximately $294.00 from delinquent subscriptions to the unemployment relief fund, leaving intact the $500.00 placed at his disposal by this Board, which he is holding in reserve until other sources are exhausted. Councilman Krumm reported that the Holt tractor would be rebuilt at an estimated cost of $600.00 instead of trading it in on a new tractor as heretofore ;contemplated. WATER CONSERVATION A communication from Francis Cuttle, President of the Water Conserva- tion Association, Riverside, California, containing a copy of a resolution of the Association adopted November 7, 1932, relative to financing the defense of the 27 5 Association in the Irvine Com. - • suit vs the Association et al was presented and ordered filed. The Mayor and Engineer having represented this City at above meeting, recommended that the City join other members' of the Association in financing the defense in a .sum not to exceed $250.00. After due consideration a motion by Councilman Lelean, "''seconded ,by Councilman Spoor that the recommendation of the Mayor and Engineer be approved, was duly adopted. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Lelean of the Fire Department read a letter of appreciation from H. F. Horton, 134 Grove Street, for the very fine service rendered by the CD CO department at a recent fire at his residence. Councilman Lelean requested that he be Q permitted to turn the letter over to the Fire Chief for the files of that department, and it was so ordered. Councilman Lelean reported the _recent breakdown of the old Seagrave fire truck, entailing the purchase of a new crank shaft at a cost of approximately $500.00. Most of the work is being done by the firemen and the department feels sure it will be able to stay within its budget appropriation. TRUCK ROUTE Councilman Lelean again .brought to attention of the Board the fire hazard occasioned by_gas trucks through the business district. Other members of the Board expressed themselves as opposed to designating at this time, a truck route through the City, feeling that the traffic was now fairly scattered over Church and State Streets and Citrus Avenue, and no further action was taken. SEWER AND FILTRATION PLANT The Mayor advised of tentative plans for inspection of the Sewage Disposal Plant and Filtration Plant by visiting Engineers and others on January 14, 1933, with a picnic lunch at the Filtration Plant . TAX PAYMENTS Councilman Spoor again outlined his plan of tax payments and delinquent dates, recommending that the Attorney prepare and submit for consideration and passage! by this Board, an Ordinance providing for payment of City taxes in two installments, the first installment delinquent on the 1st day of October with 5% penalty for delinquency and the second installment delinquent the 1st day of February with 3% penalty for delinquency upon only the second installment. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krum, the recommendation of Councilman Spoor was dull approved. IRVINE COMPANY - WATER_ SUIT Upoh motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the Mayor and City Engineer were delegated t. - -.� C'. y in matters connected with the suit of the Irvine Company vs this City, et al, relative to water spreading_ in the Mill Creek-Santa Ana cone, and to keep this Board fully informed as to matters pertaining to same. � DEMES Councilman Spoor presented a demand for $28.00 for 14 blankets purchased 2761 from Sherman & Levine, Los Angeles, for use at the City jail, and Councilman Krumm presented a demand for $43.44, C. 0 . D. bill for X material supplied by Great West Electric Company to H. Wilms for use at the City yards. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilmen Spoor and Lelean respectively,' I ' the demands were ordered paid, and the Clerk was authprized and directed to issue warrants to re-imburse Mr. Spoor and the Rex Transfer in the respective sums of ,$28.00� and $43.44 for cash advanced in payment of said respective sums, payable out of the 1General Fund. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Councilman Lelean verbally outlined tentative. plans for a purchasing , de artment, which *as considered by the Council, resulting in Engineer Hinckley being , placed in charge of all purchases at this time, pending a more complete set-up of I ; plans by the Committee. Councilman Spoor, in answer to inquiry of Councilman Lelean representing local merchants, explained to the Council members the circumstances lead- ing up to and resulting in the purchasing in Los Angeles of blankets for use at the jail and purchase of Christmas toys for the municipal Christmas party for children of IIthe unemployed on December 24, 1932. The action of Councilman Spoor was deemed justifiable and was approved by the other members of the Council. EASTLIUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY Councilman Spoor suggested the City should have a representative on the directorate of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and upon motion of Council- jman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that this Council request membership upon jsaid Board of Directors with the privilege of naming the member to represent this City, �\,„ , was duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm not voting. JONES - Re-instatement This being the time set for further consideration of the re-instatement of Chas H. Jones in his former position in the Water Department, the Mayor gave a sholt gresume of the case and urged that final action be taken at this time. Councilman II Lelean made a motion that Mr. *Jones be re-instated in his former position, seconded by Councilman Stutt. Councilman Krumm, Commissioner of the Water Department and respon- sible for the dismissal of Mr. Jones, addressed the Council in justification of his action in Mr. Jones' dismissal, stating that Jones would not co-operate with him in , plans for betterment of the department; that he failed to fulfill the duties imposed Iupon him; that he had used the City' s time and materials for other water Company' s benefit without making any charge for same; that in the re-adjustment of the depart- ment, the position formerly held by Mr. Jones had been eliminated and consequently Jones was not needed, thus effecting a substantial saving to the department. Councilman Stutt spoke favorable to the motion stating he had known Mr. Jones for some 30 years as an honest, responsible man, and felt sure Jones was snot guilty of any act detrimental to the City for the benefit of other Water Companies I 11 has charged by Councilman Krumm. He commended Mr. Krumm for his splendid services and untiring energy in City affairs, but sharply criticised the manner and method in the 277 discharge of Mr. Jones and urged that Councilman Krumm consult and co-operate with Mr. Hinckle , the head of the Water and Street Departments in such matters and not with• the employee and thus avoid friction and controversies in the departments. Councilman Spoor expressed his Opinion that the controversy had reached a •ersonal basis, with a number of citizens signing the petition for Jones' re-instate- ment without adequate knowledge of matters pertaining to the policy involved. He praised Councilman Krumm' s work generally but termed him as "most undiplomatic" . Councilman Spoor placed himself on record as favoring the City' s employment of Mr. 714 Jon-s, but opposed the motion to reinstate him in his former position over the protest C, r9 of the Commissioner of that department. ct Q Councilman Lelean spoke favorable to the motion and in citicism of the arbitrary manner in which Jones was dismissed by the Commissioner. Mayor Fowler sought to impress upon members of the Board that the Council as a whole is responsible for the conduct of City affairs, regardless of the solicy of assigning to individual members department control. 0. W. Harris, addressed the Council, urging that Mr. ''ones be re-instated to his former position as requested in the petition heretofore tabled. The question being called for, the Clerk called the roll on the motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt that Mr. Jones be re-instated in his former position, which resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean and Stutt. Noes: Councilmen Spoor and Krumm. Mayor Fowler cast his vote in favor of the motion and declared its adoption. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor suggested the need of red lanterns for use of the Police De•artment at times of traffic acc 'de,ts and congestion. Councilman Krumm gave assurance that the need would be met at once from the City warehouse. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: Qtri-9:VSIK City lerk. mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California December 21, 1932 . Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. {� Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 14, 1932, were read and approved. 278 '' COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented a communication from Cyrus White, 601 Orange Street, l in protest to the operation of an auto sale and wrecking_yard on the property adjoin-1 ing him on the south. Yr. White was present and personally requested the Council to the revoke the license, claiming thatnZoning Ordinance was being violated. He was request- ed by the Council to file a complaint with the City Attorney, or to phone the Police Department at any time he considered a violation of the ordinance being made, but he insisted that the City should look after the matter, and after due consideration it was referred to the Police and Fire Commissioners for further investigation and action. A communication from the East Bay Municipal Utility District, extending an invitation to the City to be represented at a meeting to be held at San Francisco on December 28, 1932, for the purpose of protesting efforts of the U. S. Treasury Depart- ment to bring States and State Agencies into a Federal tax status, was presented and ordered filed. _RFLSOTJTTTON (No. 512 - Cemetery) Proper published notice having been made, on motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the Board adopted the following Resolution: RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that those certain portions of walks and driveways in Hillside Cemetery in the City of Redlands as fully set forth in Resolution of Intention No. 512, be and the same are hereby closed, vacated and abandoned. (Government Relief Funds) Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council man Krumm, the following Resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, On or about October 31, 1932, the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County, California, received a letter dated October 19, 1932, from the Governor' s office pursuant to obtaining Federal funds for unemployment relief from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation under the Wagner Bill, and WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County did on November 10, 1932, forward a resolution to the Governor giving information concerning the needs of San Bernardino County including the various municipalities therein add did request monies aggregating $376,000 for unemployment relief, and WHEREAS, On November 16, 1932, the Board of Supervisors received a letter from the Governor's office requesting more specific information, and WHEREAS, On December 14, 1932, the Board of Supervisors advised the Governor's secretary that all available information had been furnished him, and WHEREAS, Relief agencies in San Bernardino County are in distress due to lack of funds and no Federal funds have been received through the office of the Governor for unemployment relief, and WHEREAS, The Federal Government stands ready to furnish these funds to the various states where need exists without action on the part of the various state legislatures, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Redlands, California, that it respectfully request and does hereby respectfully request the Honorable James Rolph, Jr. , Governor of the State of California, to take immediate 'action toward procuring funds for unemployment relief from the Reconstruc- tion Finance Corporation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to 279 Honorable Ralph E. Swing, Senator, Honorable Archie E. Brock, Assemblyman, Hobart R. Alter, Assemblyman-elect, and the Board of Supervisors of San lernardino County. WHEREAS,A dire need exists for funds for the purpose of unemployment relief in San Bernardino County and the various municipal- ities therein, and WHEREAS,The Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County have applied to the Governor of the State of California for a sum aggregat- ing $376,000 for the purpose of unemployment relief in San Bernardino County, and WHEREAS,The Federal Government through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation under the Wagner Bill stands ready to furnish 714 ' such funds to the various States in need, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Redlands Qrequest and it does hereby request that the Honorable Ralph E. Swing, Senator, and the Honorable Archie E. Brock, Assemblyman, do take steps' immediately upon the convening of the State Legislature of California on January 3, 1933, to procure unemployment relief funds from the Federal Government in accordance with the request submitted to the Governor' s office of the State of California by the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County, provided the Governor does not obtain these funds previously, and that the direct administration of these funds be left in•the hands of the Board of Supervisors of the respective counties and not In the offices of the State of California. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Hobart R. Alter, Assemblyman-elect from San Bernardino County and to the Board, of Supervisors of San Bernardino County. (Financial) For the purpose of formally carrying into effect the action of this Board at its meeting on November 16, 1932, relating to dual control of the safety deposit box of the City Treasurer, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, That the securities deposited in pursuance of law with the City Treasurer by the banking instutions in which the City Treasurer keeps his deposits of city funds, be deposited in safe deposit boxes in the respective banks furnishing said securities, which safe deposit box shall be opened only in the presence of and upon the signature of the three named persons: 1. City Treasurer of the City of Redlands. 2. Chairman of the Finance Committee of the City Council of the City of Redlands. 3. Some authorized officer of the banking institution in which such safe deposit box is located. IRVINE COMPANY WATER SUIT Matters pertaining to the Irvine Company suit against this City, et al, relative to water spreading on the Santa Ana Mill Creek cone, was considered at some length, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the firm of Surr & Hellyer. San Bernardino, was retained to represent this City, and the City Attorney was directed to advise with said firm and to keep this Council fully infnrmaci as to developments. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm recommended that the purchasing agent and department be placed under control of the Finance Commissioner. Councilmen Stutt and Lelean expressed opposition to the plan at this time, and requested that action be deferred 6 280 !until the next meeting, and it was so ordered. USERS MILL CREEK WATER pl Councilman Krumm sought information relative to the City supplying water to certain subdivisions and parties in Mill Creek. The Engineer explained that the City only acted as agent for the Mill. Creek Water Owners, the money going into the Mill Creek Water Owners Development Fund carried by the City Treasurer, and against "which is drawn special warrants for expenses connected with same. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, it was agreed to continue the existing program under the supervision of the Engineer and Water Commissioner. EMPLOYEES PENSION - RETIREMENT FUND Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, Finance Commissioner, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Mayor was directed to appoint a committee to investigate and submit to this Board for consideration, a plan for pension and retirement of City_ employees along lines of the California School system. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY The Clerk presented a copy of the minutes of a meeting_ of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company held December 19, 1932, which was ordered filed. WATER CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION A communication from President Cuttle of the Riverside Conservation Association, recuesting the City to p_ay at this time its annual appropriation of x250 towards the expenses of the Association, was presented and ordered filed. The approp- briation has usually been paid in February or, March, and upon suggestion of the DFinance Commissioner, the Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Cuttle that payment would be made soon as tax money is available. TAXES Mayor Fowler presented the verbal bequest of the Smiley interests for a 1 ;rebate of the 1932 City tax on their properties as per custom orformer years. Members 1of the Council expressed opposition to the request because the roadways and grounds x f glad been very much neglected and were not kept in attractive and park like condition. id After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the request be granted, provided that the roadway and grounds be kept in condition satisfactory to this Council and that such improvements begin at once, was duly adopteld. The Clerk presented petitions of R. S. Phelps, E. S. Libby, Mattie L. Hunsley and Redlands-Highland Fruit Exchange for corrections of errors in 1932 ,assessments as fully set forth in the respective petitions Nos. 1 to 4 inclusive; and Lthe request of Dick Palma, mortgagee, for relief from payment of delinquent tax on personal property belonging to H. & L. Pieksma and included in tax sales against Lot 8, Ross and Rausch Addition, as set forth in his petition No. 5. The petitions having ;been checked and recommended by the City Attorney,were granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. WATER DEPARTMENT 4i Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm of the Water Department, r 281 seconded by Councilman Lelean, the salary of Miss Harford was fixed at $130.00 per month effective :December 1.1932, with the proviso that the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company pay to the City the sum of $25.00 a month for services of Miss Harford in keeping the Company' s books, Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, an additional employee at a salary base rate of $75.00 per month was provided for the Water Department to assist in the extra work occasioned by the unemployment ' relief program. Councilman Snoor of the Finance Committee advised the Council that he had <t not a. .roved the demand of Chas. Jones for services rendered the City since his re- ‹t instatement at a recent meeting of this Board, conforming to his policy of approving only such demands as are properly approved by the department Commissioner and that Councilman Krumm of the Water Department had declined to approve the Jones demand, thus playing same before the Council for action. Councilman Stutt moved that said demand in the sum of $10.80 be paid, seconded by Councilman Lelean and adopted by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stutt and Lelean and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Krumm. Not voting: Councilman Spoor. The question of amount of salary to which Mr. Jones was entitled was discussed. In salary adjustment at the beginning of the fiscal year Mr. Jones' salary was fixed at $140.00 per month. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that the salary remain at $140.00 with a request that the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company pay to the City the sum of $50.00 a month for the services of Mr. Jones in looking after the Company's interests, was duly adopted, Councilman Krumm not voting. CHRISTMAS _A vote o. ' aipreeiation was extended to the Treasurer' s and Clerk's de artments for the Christmas stint evidenced by fruit, candy, etc. , upon the Council table at this session. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Committee No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned . Attest: lane-114M City Clerk. - Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. ° O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ry 19 282 Redlands, California January 4, 1933. Two O'clock,,P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: �Countilhen Krnmm, Lelean, Spoor, ,Stutt and Mayor Fowler, ! together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. BUSINESS LICENSE Noah Bryan, 107 Eleventh Street, addressed the Council in a plea for ' exemption from local business license, claiming he is not in business-- that he is only selling his labor in the sharpening of lawn mowers, etc. Referred to the Finance Commissioner with Hower to act. FRUIT STANDS -- SET BACK LINES 1 Mr. Weeks operating a fruit stand on West Colton Avenue at New York , Street, .addressed the Board in a request for advice as to the policy of the Council ' relative to the use of sidewalk space by operators of fruit stands on West Colton VAvenue. Referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. COMUNICAf ONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Kiwanis Club complimenting the City Council "in the way they handled the welfare work during the Christmas holidays" ; From Surr and Hellyer, Attorneys, San Bernardino, expressing apprecia- tion for employment to represent this City in the Irvine Company water suit; From the Secretary of the local Women' s Christian Temperance Union ' expressing appreciation of the Council' s action in passing a local dry Ordinance; From the private Secretary of Gov. Rolpht acknowledging receipt of the Resolution of this Board relative to application of this County for a loan from ' the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. A communication from Ruth Smiley Drake, relative to the upkeep of Smiley Heights and improvemeht of roads and grounds as related to the rebating of the 1932 City taxes, was presented and referred to the Park Commissioner for investigation " and recommendation to this Board. p, APPLICATIONS An application of Andy Schubert for the position of official dog license collector was presented and ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, was referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. The application of Mary J. Thompson, 249 Buena Vista Street, for clerical work or position with the City, was presented and ordered filed. PETITION Petition No. 4103, L. U. Zingery, et al, that Lots 39—and_9 ;Berkeley Tract (fronting on Church Street between Fern Avenue and Clark Street) be 1 kept free from, use for any purpose other than that set forth in the present Zoning ' Ordinance, was presented and referred to the City Attorney for written notice to the II� 283 owner and/or tenant that this Council would insist upon compliance with the zoning regulations. The Clerk presented Tax Petition No. 6, Chas Upton for correction of error in 1932 assessment of personal property as fully set forth in said petition. , The_petition having been checked and recommended by the City Attorney, was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the • :, month of December, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. 714 Councilman Lelean verbally reported progress in the efforts of the QD OZ ezt Council to better conditions at the auto wrecking yard at 531 Orange Street, per d request of Mr. White, 601 Orange Street, presented at the last meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of January 3, 1933, was presented and ordered filed: A regular meeting .of the Planning Commission was held Tuesday, January 3, 1933 at the hour of 7: 30 o'clock P. M. at the City Hall. Present: President Moore; Members Collett, Williamson, Ford and Hartzell. Minutes ofthe special meeting of November 28, 1932 were read and approved as read. The petiti'n of Juan Telarran for leave to remove two pepper trees in front of the property at No. 1120 Lawton Street was presented. It appearing to the members of the Commission that no sufficient reason has been given for the removal of such trees and that to remove them would make a break in the line of trees on that street, on motion of Collett, seconded by Ford and, unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommends that said petition be denied. The petition of M. G. Van Loan to remove the pepper tree on Central Avenue in front of the property at the southwest corner of Central and Church street was presented. In this matter it also appearing that no sufficient reason or need has been presented by the petitioner for the removal of said tree, it further appearing that the tree is not large and dangerous, on motion of Williamson, seconded by Collett, and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommends that this peitions be denied. The petition of M. S. Moore for leave to remove the pepper trees in front of the property on the/ west side of Cajon Street about :opposite Hilton was again presented. Certain members of the Commission having not seen the situation on the ground, the matter was continued for further investigation." Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved. Upon recommendation of the Mayor, and the unanimous approval of the Council, Isaac Ford was re-appointed as a member of the Planning Commission for the four year term ending January 1, 1937. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY A communication from the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company agreeing to a representative of the City Council upon the directorate of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Mayor was chosen to represent this Council upon the Board of Directors of said East Lugonia Mutual Water company. A communica- 284 tion from the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company consenting to the payment to the City of the sums of $25.00 and $50.00 per month respectively, for the services of Cecil Harford and Chas Jones rendered said Company, was presented and ordered filed. PLUiMBFa'S BOND The Plumber' s bond of S. R. Brightwell, under Ordinance No. 755, was presented and duly approved by the City Attorney and Council, and ordered filed. LIBRARY TRUSTEES The Mayor named Stewart R. Hotchkiss and Lyman M. King to succeed themselves as members of the Library Board of Trustees for the three year term ending , December 31 1935. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. EMPLOYEES PENSION AND RETIREMENT 'UN ' Pursuant to Council action on December 21, 1932, the Mayor named Councilmen Stutt and Krumm and the City Attorney as a committee to investigate and submit to this Council for consideration a plan or plans for the Pensioning and retirement of City employees. RESOLUT ION S (Death Mayor-elect Evans, Riverside) The recent death of Mayor-elect Evans of Riverside was called to the attention of the Board by Mayor Fowler, and upon motion, unanimously adopted a ' resolution of regret at the passing of Mr. Evans, recognizing that not only Riverside, but the entire district has suffered a distinct loss. (Federal Taxes) A Resolution relating to Federal Taxes--Revenue Act of 1932, recommend- ing certain am/6endments to said act, was duly adopted, Councilman Lelean not voting. (Social Service and Welfare Work) The Mayor commented upon the very successful way in which the ' Christmas welfare and relief work was handled, and upon his suggestion a unanimous vote of appreciation was tendered Commander Jordan, the Social Service Exchange and all those who contributed of time and material toward the great success of the Christmas time and other relief work. (Christmas party - Theatre) Councilman Spoor reported that the Xmas party for children of the unemployed at the Fox-Redlands Theatre Christmas Eve was a great success and without Host to the City; and upon his suggestion a unanimous vote of appreciation was tl ' tendered Mr. Murphy, local Manager of the Theatre, and all who so generously contributed of time and money to the success of the undertaking. II D ditt i DSS An ambended statement (demand) of Rov Cain, San Bernardino Court { Reporter, against the City for the sum of S74.50 for stenographic work connected with , ! the Council meeting of November 16, 1932, relating to the discharge of Chas Jones, City employee, was presented by the Clerk. The original demand was for $89.00. Upon rl p � 285 motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the amended demand was a ._ .v- ed and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable lout of the Water Department of the General Fund. Upon motion :motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, the said report was accepted, nade a part and parcel of the proceedings of said meeting of November 16 , 1932, and ordered filed as an official record of same, as applying to the Jones matter. WATER The Clerk presented a communication from Fred Rill, 330 East Fern Benue, complaining of the bad odor and filthy condition of the City water at his place. g The Engineer explained that it was caused by the cleaning of the reservoirs. Council- .ct men Lelean and Krumm stated that the Board of Health had made investi:ations and anal sis ct and found bad conditions relative to odor and sediment but nothing of a serious nature or detriment to health, and Councilman Krumm of the Water Department stated that plans were under way for better protection against .pollution by better covering of reservoirs and the use of more sand boxes. IICouncilman Krumm also outlined plans for beautification of the City_ grounds around the pumping plants in Reservoir Canyon. ORANGE SHOW Consideration of the City 's part in an Orange Show exhibit, resulted in the matter being left in the hands of the Park Commissioner, (after a motion by (Councilman Lelean that the City make no appropriation, received no second) with the understanding that the City contribute only labor toward the building of the exhibit. CITRUS BELT DIVISION LEAGUE The Mayor called attention of Council members to the meeting of the Citrus Belt Division, League of California Municipalities to be held in this City on January 27, 1933. Subject matter for discussion at the meeting was considered and all embers agreed that gasoline tax, unemployment relief and proposed new legislation II should be the main topics. SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATER FILTRATION PLANTS The Mayor again called attention of members to the inspection of the Sewage Disposal and Water Filtration Plants by visiting City Officials and Engineers Lt Two O'clock, P. M. , January 14, 1933. STRF•FT PATHS Sidney Hockridge, Nurseryman, called attention of the Council to the need of better protection and care of the palms recently planted in the business !district and recommended iron stakes instead of the small wood ones. A motion by (Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that the matter be referred to the ark Commissioner, was lost, a majority of the Council expressing the opinion that it was a matter for the Street Commissioner to handle, and it was so ordered. IIORDTNANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 759, Relating to Board of Examiners and Electrical Installation, was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. 286 PURCHASING POLICY The Clerk presented a communication from the Secretary of the local Business Men' s Association relative to the policy of the Council in the purchase of supplies for the City. The communication was ordered filed. Councilman Spoor, I Finance Commissioner, seconded by Councilman Krumm, moved that a letter be sent the Association requesting answers to the following questions: 1. By whom was Gunning requested to call the attention of the Council to "an extremely short-sighted policy? 2. To what specific instances are referred to as "unnecessary buying outside of Redlands"? 3. How practices referred to "exaggerate unemployment and distress conditions in our community"? Councilmen Lelean and Stutt expressed doubt of any good results from entering into a controversy over the matter, while Councilmen Spoor and Krumm expressed themselves as anxious to have the information requested., and Mayor Fowler decided in favor of sending the letter, and it was so ordered. The question of a Commissioner of the purchasing department with the i, Engineer ab purchasing agent was next considered. Councilman Stutt moved that the I g Mayor be the Commissioner of the new department, seconded by Councilman Lelean. After' due consideration and discussion from its several angles, the roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean and Stutt . 1 Noes: Councilmen Spoor and Krumm. Declining to vote: Mayor Fowler, who declared the motion lost. DISTRIBUTION OF HAND BILLS Councilman Spoor sought the attitude of the Board relative to y a prosecution of violation of the City Ordinance relating to the distribution of hand bills by San Bernardino merchants advertising in the Sun. Councilman Lelean favored enforcement of the Ordinance and Councilmen Krumm and Stutt favored dropping the matter if the local merchants were not sufficiently interested to file a complaint. I The City Attorney expressed the opinion that the Ordinance was enforceable. No action was taken. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting_ adjourned. " Attest: / fr 6-e,v A -0 91:(LV. . City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, Calif. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California January 6, 1933 . Nine O'clock A. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, .California, regularly called and held. 287 Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: Attorney Hartzell. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to the action of the State Highway Commission relative to use of Federal Government funds on Highway 99 (State Route 26 - A - Division VIII) . After due consideration and discussion, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Council- man Stutt, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: 714 "We the members of the Redlands, California, City Council, have noted with satisfaction the action of the State Highway `-o Commission in providing an allotment from the special emergency fund appropriated by the Federal Government for the work on Federal Aid Roads, to be used on # 99 (State Route 26-A-Div VIII) and we heartily commend the commission for its efforts to get early action on this highway to relieve the unemployment situation in San Bernardino County. May we therefore call to your attention the urgent needs of getting the contract started at the earliest possible moment in order that, this and other cities along this route may have the benefit of the improvement, that the appropriation by the Federal Government be not jeopardized, and that work be• given to the unemployed as quickly as possible on this project. This is presented as a resolution of approval, and as a request that no unnecessary discussion be permitted to delay this work, for which rights of way are completed and money is available, it being resolved 1. That the new alignment is satisfactory and to the best interests of the traffic using the Highway. 2. That this council approves the immediate construction of this unit from Federal Aid funds of the emergency appropriation of the United States Government. 3. That the every effort be made to speed up this construction. 4. That ttbOccopies of this resolution be sent to the California State Highway Commission, to Hon. Senator Ralph E. Swing, Hon. Archie E. Brock and Hon. Hobert E. Alter at Sacramento. " No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 11/9 .4-0-29- _ate.' '� City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California January 18, 1933 . 2 O' clock, P. d. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Stutt, Spoor and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special mmmtx • meeting of January 6, 1933, were read and approved. SIDEWALK REPAIRS F. B .Huffman, representing the I . 0. 0. F. Building Committee, 288 ' addressed the Board in request for repair of the curb, gutter and sidewalk at the front of the Odd Fellows building on West State Street, stating that the front of the building had been remodeled and a new foundation placed, and that the bad condition ofd rthe curb, gutter and sidewalk permitted water to seep under the foundation and cause "I damage to the property. Councilman Krumm, Street Commissioner, stated that it would II cost quite a bit to patch the sidewalk, making only such repairs as the City usually , did, and recommended that a new sidewalk be laid at a cost of not exceeding eleven cents per square foot, the City and the Odd Fellows to bear equal part of the cost, the City! Ito repair the curb and gutter at its own expense. This recommendation met with the !unanimous approval of the Council members and Mr. Huffman (after Councilman Lelean had suggested that the request of Mr. Huffman was similar to one denied him a short time ago) and it was so ordered, under supervision of the Engineer and Street Commissioner. ORDINANCES The proposed Electrical Ordinance introduced at the last meeting was informally discussed by Geo W. Rowe, who entered a verbal protest to its passage on the grounds that the present ordinance was sufficient. Members of the Council and the Building Inspector expressed their views, and Councilman Spoor stated that some minor changes were being made in the proposed Ordinance and that it would probably be before! ! this Board for further consideration and passage at the next regular meeting. Councilman Spoor advised the Council of a proposed amendment, soon ready for introduction, to the Business License Ordinance, as applied to laundries, for the better protection of the local industry and increase in the City revenue. PETITION Petition No. 4103, L. M. Zingery, et al, filed at the last meeting, ! relative to zone restrictions of Lots 39 and 40, Berkeley Tract, was considered, `developing that trucks loaded with hay were often parked on the lots for several days , ;while the hay was being offered for sale. Action was deferred until more definite !details can be presented to the Council, and to this end the matter was referred to the_ !City Attorney and Police Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. REPAIRS QFWu J DTNGB Councilman Spoor sought the attitude of Council members relative to !requirements of the Building Code as to alterations and reaairs of old buildings and to what extent the Inspector shall require strict compliance with the Code. He cited the case of Mr. Schulte, now making repairs at 338 Orange Street, some of which do not ,meet the requirements as interpreted by the Inspector, The matter was considered at !some length, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, was referred to the Board of Examiners and Appeals as created under the Uniform Building Code. . COMMUNICATIONS Communications from the Industrial Accident Commission, filing copies of "Motor Boat Safety Order6" and "Electrical Safety Orders"; and From Hon. A. E. Brock, member State Assembly and Hon. Phil D. Swing,! 289 member of Congress, acknowledging receipt of copies of `resolutions adopted by this Board; and From Ford Motor Company, Long Beach, relative to purchase discount to fleet owners; and From East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, advising of a stockholders meeting to be held January 23, 1933; and From Los Angeles League of California Municipalities, enclosing copy of resolution relating to gasoline tax allocation, were presented and ordered filed. TRUCK ROUTE c9 t74 A communication from L. E. Mitchell, 933 College Avenue, relative to hazards to property and life caused by the heavy oil trucks passing through the business district was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Lelean again urged that steps be taken to remedy the situation, and again suggested Church Street as a temporary route. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt that Councilman Lelean be appointed a Committee of one to represent this Board and confer with the School authorities in an effort to work out an agreeable solution. to this problem, the school authorities having heretofore opposed Church Street as the route, and to report his findings to this Board,. was unanimously adopted. APPLICPTIONS The application of C. E. Sanborn for position of Deputy Assessor was presented and ordered filed.. The application of Mrs . M. Hinger for a reduction in the license fee charged. for palmistry, was presented and ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean the request was denied. The application of Wenzel Kautsky, Tailor , 121 North Fifth Street, to the City License Collector for relief from Business License payment on the grounds that he only sells his labor in repair and alteration work and sells no goods or merchandise, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Kautsky that the license ordinance applies to "businesses, callings, trades, professions, etc .", and that he is considered to come under its provisions, and therefore subject to the payment of a license fee. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Health Department for the month of December, 1932, and the Clerk for quarter ending December 31, 1932, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Spoor reported. as follows on matters referred to him at last meeting: Noah Bryan should pay business license and was so notified; Fruit stands on West Colton Avenue to st y six feet back of curb line; Andy Schubert, appointed dog license collector on a 20% basis pay for money collected. The action of Councilman Spoor was ratified by the Council. 290 Councilman Spoor reported that the prospects were fine for the County to receive about $35,000 per month for two months from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for unemployment relief, this City probably receiving about ':. ,000 each month, and that the Committee was still fighting for its original claim for , $89,000 a month. LIVESTOCK The application of Ars. Henry C. Kraak for permission to keep one horse at 728 Alvarado Street, with a recommendation of the Secretary of the Board of 'Health "that the application be granted only after the neighbors, both to the front ' and the rear, have given their written consent. As a matter of policy I feel it is a matter of fact not wise", was presented, and the recommendations of the Secretary were, unanimously approved, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded. by Councilman Krumm. TAXES The Clerk presented Tax Petitions Nos. 7 and 8, L. A. & Susie C. Broirn , and Hazel Kubias, respectively, for correction of errors in 1932 assessment of personal hprooerty as fully set forth in said petitions. The petitions having been checked and recommended by the City Attorney, were granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. PURCHASING POLICY The Clerk presented a communication from D. F. McEwen, Vice President of the Business Men' s Association, in reply to the letter from this Board requesting information to charges made by the Association in a letter to this Board regarding its purchasing policy. The Association suggested a round table conference at an early date, and upon motion duly adopted, the Association was invited to meet with this Council at R 9:30 o'clock A. M. , January 19 , 1933, in these chambers, and the Clerk was directed to so advise Vice President McEwen. Upon motion, duly adopted, the Mayor and Finance Commissioner were appointed Commissioners of the Purchasing Department, supervising the purchasing agent,' Engineer Hinckley. FIRE BELL The Clerk presented a communication from Lt. Col. of Air Corps, H. H. Arnold, March Field, Riverside, California, exoressing appreciation of the Officers Club for use of the old fire bell on occasion of the New Year's celebration at March Field. It was suggested by the Commander that the Club would very much appreciate the donation of this bell to the Officers Club at March Field, and that it would be placed upon a permanent pedestal and properly placarded with such historical data as the City desired. Councilman Krumm moved that the bell be given the Government, seconded by Councilman Stutt. Councilman Spoor expressed opposition and moved to table the request, seconded by Councilman Lelean and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Lelean and Mayor Fowler . Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. Councilman Spoor then moved that the return of the bell at once be 291 requested, seconded by Councilman Lelean and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Lelean and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt, and the Clerk was directed to advise the Commander that owing to the sentiments and 'memories connected with the bell, this Council feels that this City is the proper place for the bell -- hoping that in the near future it may be properly mounted and placarded. COUNTY SERVICE OFFICER The Clerk presented a communication from F. Karl Grassle, Commander Redlands =) Post # 106, American Legion, with a copy of a Resolution adopted by said Post relative to proposed abolition of the office of "County Service Officer", and urging this Coun- cil to request the County Supervisors to retain the office. The matter was discussed at some length, all members expressing personal interest in same, but deeming it not in their province as a Board to suggest to the Supervisors what action they should take -- having confidence they will act for the best interests of all concerned. ALLEY - BLOCK 11, TOWN PLAT Attention of the Board having been called to the obstruction of the Alley in Block 15, Town Plat, the City Attorney and Street Commissioner, were directed to investigate and report their findings to this Board. CEMETERY. ENDOWMENT FUND Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to ascertain if any of this City's bonds are available for purchase with funds now in the Endowment Fund of the Cemetery, and to report his findings to this Board. (See page 294 for correction) DTSTRTC:T T FAGUE MEETING The Mayor announced a chan:e in date from Januar 28 to February 3, 1933, for the meeting of the Citrus Belt Division, League of California Municipalities to be held in this City. The change of date was made so proposed new State legislation may be considered. MEDICAL, ATD -- CHARITY CASES Councilman Spoor questioned the policy of paying for medical aid to charity cases upon the approval of the Associated Charities, claiming the Association does not fully co-operate with the Social Service Exchange, a semi-City organization. The matter was considered at some length, Councilmen calling to mind the statement of Dr. Hilliard, representing the local Physicians' Club, made to this Board during the consideration of Mr. Nash' s application for permission to solicit funds for a free clinic on West State Street, this City, that the doctors were ready and willing to render free service to such cases. Councilman Krumm' s motion that all such cases be referred to the Social Service Exchange received no second . Upon recommendation of Councilman Spoor the proposal of the Doctors to render free service to charity cases, was accepted, and the Clerk was directed to advise the President of the local Physicians' Club, the Secretary of the Associated Charities and Dr. Gentry, Secretary of the City 2921 Board of Health that the City very much appreciates the proffered services of the local Physicians' Club in this worthy cause, and that the policy of the City in paying such demands upon the approval of the Associated Charities is herewith terminated. j FIRE DEPARTMENT II Councilman Lelean advised the Council that the rebuilding of the Seagrave fire truck was completed at a cost of $1,263.66, and that he had obtained consent of the Seagrave Corporation for a payment of $ 500.00 on March 1, 1933, and two payments of 6381.83 each on July 15 and September 15, 1933, and moved that the payment plan be approved, seconded by Councilman Krumm, and duly adopted, Councilman Spoor voting "No" , with the explanation that he opposed burdening next year' s budget with this year' s i iexpenditures. LINCOLN SHRINE Councilman Spoor presented the claim of the Library Board, for an additional I, $1,000.00 to cover the expense connected with the Lincoln Shrine. Councilman Spoor expressed the opinion that the Library Board was correct in its statement that the Council had agreed to make this appropriation at the time the Library Board agreed. to II a three-cent reduction in its tax levy appropriation; this item being evidently overlooked at the time of makingthe City budget. Other members concurred in Councilman Y Spoor' s statement. Councilman Spoor presented figures from the Secretary of the Library showing an expenditure for Shrine expense of $417.90 for the past six months Viand moved that the Library Board be re-imbursed for said amount and that the sum of 1 , $ 400.00 be appropriated for expense of the next six months. Motion seconded by Councilman Krumm. Councilman lelean suggested that the agreement between the City and Mr. Watchorn, donor of the Shrine, probably called for some specific sum for maintenance and urged that action be deferred until next meeting . The roll call upon Councilman 1 Spoor's motion ,resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Krumm. Noes : Councilmen Lelean and Stutt, and Mayor Fowler declared action deferred until next meeting. a k ! Engineer Hinckley presented the new type of Neon electric signs, which b does not comply with present City regulations as to plan of lighting. After inspection, ua motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm that the new type be approved, was unanimously adopted. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor urged that special efforts be made to prosecute peddlers and others violating business license Ordinances; and that the heads of the several departments conserve their budget appropriations in order that no deficit be created to burden next year's tax rate. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee.' I No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet at 9:30 A. M., January 19, 1933. Attest: air ‘g---,1-----Z-free-4,2 Ci lerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. i 293 Redlands, California January 19, 1933. 9: 30 O ' clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, 111 California, held at the regular place of meeting. and Mayor Fowler . Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Stutt and SpoorAtogether with the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: Attorney Hartzell. Mayor Fowler stated that the object of the meeting was to consider Qwith members of the Business Men' s Association the purchasing policy of the City, 0.7 brought into question by a letter of criticism from the Secretary of said Association. Q The matter was discussed quite frankly by Dan McEwen, Harold Harris, Fred Fowler and Secretary Gunning of the Association and by members of the Council . After a two-hour consideration, with questions freely propounded and frankly answered, the representa- tives of the Association expressed themselves as pleased with the Council' s attitude, and Council members assured the Association that in the future, as in the past, the local merchants would receive fair treatment and really be given the preference in City purchases, Councilman Stutt favoring such policy to the extent of a maximum of 20% margin in cost while other members thought a 5% to 10% margin was sufficient. Members of both Council and Association were agreed that the greatest loss to the Business Men and detriment to the City was caused by newspaper publicity -- the responsibility for which each charged the other and neither assumed. Specific instances cited of purchases made outside the City by Councilmen and the Social Service Store were answered to the apparent satisfaction of the Association. All parties to the controversy expressed the opinion that the conference was a success in clearing up certain charges pro and con and in a better understanding between parties and a determination for a closer and more congenial relation, each group expressing the conviction that misinformation and lack of information were the princi 'al causes of the controversy and each agreeing to seek these things before making charges and rushing into print. In the course of Councilman Krumm' s speech his remarks relative to certain statements of the Redlands Daily Facts as to the Water Department earnings, was challenged by Councilman Lelean, who rose to a point of order, as irrevelant and not in point for the question under consideration, and Councilman Lelean's contention was sustained by the Mayor. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / �• I. J ta Ci y Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - , 294 Redlands, California February 1, 1933. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. II Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Stutt, Spoor and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. ) The minutes of the last regular meeting and the adjourned regular meeting were read and approved after the order on page 291, under the heading of "Cemetery Endowment Fund", was changed to read as follows: Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, the Finance Commissioner ( and City Treasurer were authorized and directed to invest the surplus funds (not excel�d- 1 q ling $10,000.00) of the "Cemetery Endowment Fund" in Redlands Municipal Bonds at par or ' less, and report their acts to this Board. APPLICATIONS I Gordon Donald, contractor, made verbal application for permission to place ' two gasoline tanks under the sidewalk on the north side of West Citrus Avenue east of II Fourth Street in the remodeling and expansion of the W. L. Thornquest Service Station. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was granted , under supervision of the Engineer. BUSINESS T,ICFNLE E. S. Cochran, of the Sanitary Laundry Company, addressed the Council in plea for better regulation of outside laundries in the City . Councilman Spoor of the Ordinance Committee advised Mr. Cochran that due consideration would be given same in la re-draft of the license ordinance now under way, and soon to be presented to the 'Council for action. lPETITION Petition No. 4103, L. M. Zingery, et al, Relative to Zone Restrictions of ! Lots 39 and 40 , Berkeley Tract, was considered, developing that Mr. Zingery has II I ; operated a lunch room at his home in this district for several years. Mr. Zingery ; explained that he was operating prior to the adoption of the Zone restrictions. Members ! of the Council expressed the opinion that the present zone restrictions should be ^maintained, and to this end was referred to the City Attorney and Police Commissioner with power to act. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 760, Relative to Collection and Payment of City Taxes, was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No. 759, Relative to Board of Examiners and Electrical Installation, was laid over until the next re_ular meetin_ for further consideration. COMMUNICp__TIONS ' II The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From California Highway Commission and Senator Hiram Johnson, acknowledg- I ing receipt of copies of resolutions adopted by the Council, and From mayor Gilbert, San Bernardino, relative to Gas Tax Allocation, etc. I 0 295 WAGE SCALP. A communication from the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforced Iron Workers, Los Angeles Union, requesting this Council to adopt a wage scale similar to the scale adopted by the State of California and Board of Los Angeles County Supervisors, was presented and ordered filed, members of the Council expressing themselves as seeing no need for such action at this time. t4 Reports of the Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector for the CD PACI month of January, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. d Councilman Spoor reported that Mr. Schulte making repairs and alterations at 338: Orange Street decided to comply with the Building Inspector' s interpretation of the Building Code requirements, thus eliminating the necessity for calling a meeting of the Board of Examiners and Appeals. Councilman Spoor reported that plans were being worked out satisfact- orily to the City, the Physicians' Club, Associated Charities and Social Service Exchange, relative to payment by the City for medical aid to indigents. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY The following reports relating to the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, were presented and ordered filed: Report of the meeting of the Board of Directors held January 13, 1933; Annual statement for the year 1932, and balance sheet of December 31, 1932. The Clerk reported that demands for the sum of $3000.00 and $630.00 of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company for assessments on the City' s one-fourth undivided interest and on 63 shares of stock, respectively, had been approved by the Finance Commissioner per authority granted him on November 17, 1932, and that the City; Treasurer declines to sign the warrants Nos. 860 and 1000 in payment of said demands. Attorney Hartzell advised the Council that a suit to determine the le:al status relatin: to the one-fourth undivided interest was in process of preparation; and he further suggested that some steps should be taken to not lose by non-payment of assessments the 63 shares of stock now held (probably illegally) by the City, explaining that other Cities were accomplishing such results in divers ways . Upon motion of Council- man Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the City Attorney was author- . ized and directed to prepare and submit some plan or plans whereby this City may meet the conditions necessary to retain the stock and pay the assessments, Councilman Krumm not voting. MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS Financial statement (balance sheet) of December _31, 1932, of the Mill Creek Water Owners, was presented and ordered filed. 29G PLt IVNII�GCMMISSION The following report or the Planning Commission meeting of January 0 1• was presented and ordered filed: "The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held Monday, ' January 30, 1933 at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. Present: President Moore, Members Hinckley, Williamson, Collett, Sexton,. Fowler and. Ford. I. Ford was appointed Secretary Pro-tem, in the absence of Secretary Hartzell. Minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, January 3, 1933, were read and approved. Petition of M.' S. Moore to remove pepper trees on west side of Cajon Street, south of Fountain Avenue was considered and recommended to the Council for passage, provided that petitioner pay all expense for digging out said trees, clearing away all wood, brush, etc. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Sexton and unanimously passed. Petition of E. D. Nickerson of 936 San Jacinto Street for removal of ornamental date palm trees on the south side of West Cedar Avenue, west of San Jacinto Street, between the pepper trees was recommended to Council for passage on motion of Collett, seconded by Fowler and unanimously carried; -- provided Mr. Nickerson obtain agreement of property owners on opposite side of the street to where trees are removed. Petition of C. E. Perry, asking for trimming of pepper trees on east side of Orange Street, north of Lugonia Avenue, was referred to 1 Street Committee of Council. Matteref Five Point Service Station, at the intersection of Fern, Church and Beacon Streets, and adjoining lots for special zoning permit, was left for further action by property owners, to bring in petition and plan. Election of officers for the ensuing year. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Fowler, that E. A. Moore be continued as President for ensuing year. Unanimously carried. Moved by Collett, seconded by Fowler that Walter J . Hartzell be continued as Secretary for the ensuing year. Unanimously carried. " Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the recommendation of the Planning .Commission were approved. MILK TESTS Upon recommendation of the Finance Commissioner, Councilman Lelean pas requested to consult with the Board of Health and determine if there may be a saving effected by reducing the number of monthly milk tests made by Dr. Taltavall. STREET SIGNS The Engineer reported the granting of permission to the Redlands P, Heights Sanitarium for the erection of a Neon Electric sign at the entrance to the Sanitarium grounds from Center Street. The action of the Engineer was duly ratified upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt. TRUCKROUTE Councilman Lelean reported no success in obtaining the consent of ! the School authorities for making Church Street a designated truck route and suggested ! that further consideration be deferred pending the location of Highway through the City. LINCOLN SHRINE Councilman Lelean announced the first annual celebration of the , Lincoln Shrine on February 12, 1933 , at 2: 30 P. M. at the Prosellis, and urged Council P� II 297 members and officials to attend. The claim of the Library Board that this Council had agreed to make an appropriation of not exceeding $1,000.00 for expenses connected with the Shrine was next considered. Councilmen Lelean and Stutt expressing opinion that the Library Board was correct in its claim and the City should carry out its part of the verbal agreement. Councilmen Spoor and Krumm thought the City would be fulfilling its agreement if a sum equal to the actual expense incurred was appropriated, and Council- man Spoor moved that the Library Board be re-imbursed in the sum of $417.90 for di expenses for the six months ending December 31, 1932, and that the City pay the actual CD QD expense incurred during the remaining six months of this fiscal year -- the fiscal OZ year total not to exceed $1,000.00, motion seconded by Councilman Krumm and adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Fowler . Noes : Councilmen Lelean and Stutt. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND P Councilman Spoor reported that he and the Treasurer had found no Redlands Municipal Bonds to be had (except at a premium) for investment of funds in the Cemetery Endowment Fund and strongly urged that the funds be invested in Govern- ment Bonds at par or less, and made a motion accordingly, which received no second, other Council members referrin: to await re lies to letters of in.uiries sett b t. - Treasurer to Eastern bond houses and it was so ordered. TAX PAYMENTS The question of extending the date for adding the 5% delinquent penalty to 1932 City taxes was brought up by Councilman Spoor and upon his recommend- ation and motion, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "Resolved that the City Tax Collector be and he is hereby auth- orized and directed to receive payment of 1932 City taxes, without the 5% penalty added, up to the closing of his office on the 10th day March, 1933, and the City Clerk shall charge the tax collector with the 5% delinquent penalty in accordance with the date herein fixed. " STORAGE VAULT The question of ventilation in the storage vault was referred to the house committee with power to act: MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor, Finance Commissioner, recommended that all depart- ments as far as possible use the card system now used by the Street and Water Depart- ments in detailed report and record of and where labor performed. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 298 Redlands, California February 15, 1933. Two O'clock; P: M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the re:ular 'lace of meeting. +1 I Present: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt, Lelean, Spoor and Mayor Fowler together pIwith the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. APPLICATION The application of Mrs. Stella Ketchum, 25 East Pearl Avenue, for a clerical position with the City,. was presented and ordered filed. CO' , UNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From League of California Municipalities relative to gas tax allocations,, etc; From J. L. Schaeffer relative to a "Self Liquidating Script Plan" as a business stimulus. ' A communication from Mrs. Rose Kirkpatrick, 618 East State Street, protesting the location of a pepper tree, the roots of which clog the sewer line, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Strut Committee. A communication from J. Mendelsohn, proprietor Orange Street Electric " Shop, 303 Orange Street, seeking an opportunity to supply the City with street lamps, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Mendelsohn of the steps necessary to place himself in line for this business. A communication from Mr. Robt. Watchorn, donor of the Lincoln Shrine, in appreciation of this and former Councils' attitude and co-operation in matters pertain- ing to the building of the Shrine, was presented and ordered filed. i PETITIONS The Clerk presented Tax Petitions Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12, Wm J. Dentler, I `Bernice Baker, A. Wierenga and J. H. Stewart, respectively, for correction of errors ' in 1932 assessments as fully set forth in said petitions. The petitions having been Ichecked and recommended by the City Attorney, were granted by the unanimous vote of ! , the Board. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Health Department for the month of January, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. CouncilmanLelean reported that milk tests as now made by Dr. Taltavall p, for the City were the minimum number required by State regulations. I ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance No. 759, relating to Board of Examiners and Electrical I Installation was discussed and action deferred for further consideration. Proposed Ordinance No. 760, relating to Collection and Payment of City 299 ' Taxes was considered at some length, resulting in the filing of the proposed ordinance, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the Cit Attorne was authorized and directed to prepare an Ordinance or Resolution providing for payment of City taxes with the delinquent date the 2nd Monday in Febru- ary and with a 3% discount if paid on or before October 1st. ASSESSOR • The Clerk advised the Council that the County Assessor was providing one deputy for the assessment of personal property in this City; that in past years the City has employed and paid for two or three additional deputies to assist in the work; `0030 that the City gets the benefit of the County Assessors' work relating to realty assess- Q ments, the combining of County and City labors resulting in a saving to the tax payer. The ,Clerk suggested that the employment of several deputies during the first month of the assessment period for assessing and collecting of auto taxes would be good business and profitable to tax payers. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Council- man Krumm, the matter was referred to the Finance Committee and Clerk with power to act. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor again urged the use of the card system by all de artme s in a report and record of and where labor performed, stating that the Park and Cemetery departments were using the old form. Councilman Stutt of said departments assured the Council that the fault would be remedied at once. Bills and salaries were ordered 'aid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 0',1 . . , ��9�� rhe CityClerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 1, 1933. Two O' clock, P. M. • A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Stutt, Spoor and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COUNICATIONS The following communications were presented 'and ordered filed: 3001 1 From the Los Angeles County League of Municipalities, relative to ''meeting to be held at Lynwood, March 2, 1933; and From Marion E. Cannon, Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern California Association of Clerks, Auditors, Assessors and Treasurers, urging approval of Assembly ' Bill No. 1172, relative to gas tax allocation; and From League of California Municipalities, relative to gas tax allocation land diversion of gas tax funds; and From the City Attorney of Beverly Hills, California, relative to School legislation now pending; and From the City of Coronado, endorsing Assembly Bill No. 1563, as construct- ive legislation for developing motor boat and yachting facilities along the coast; and From Harry D. Wilms, Electrical :Contractor, opposing proposed Electrical Ordinance No. 759; and From Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Re: City 's application for a loan for improvement of the water system, with a copy of Attorney Hartzell's answer. APPLICATIONS The following applications for City employment were presented and ordered. filed: Henry S. Trott 114 Parkwood Drive Claude B . Sedgwick 443 La Verne Street C. R. Glaze 107 South Buena Vista Street REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of February, 1933, were presented and Ordered filed.. The Clerk presented the stenographic report of Teresa A. Miller of the f�proceedingsof the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of November, 17, 1932.x! Tat Nine-O'clock, A. M., relating to payments of assessments by the City to the East Ipugonia Mutual Water Company; the City's undivided one-fourth interest in said Company lAnd other matters pertaining to the affairs of said Company and the City, a copy of sale being placed in the hands of each Councilman and the City Clerk. Upon motion of Coun-I 'oilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the report was ordered filed as an official part and parcel of said proceedings. PLUMBING BONDS The Plumber' s bonds of Floyd I. Gaugh and E. J. Underwood, for the year 1933, under Ordinance No. 755, were presented and duly approved by the City Attorney and Council, and ordered filed. PETITIONS Petition No. 4104, H. L. Everett, et al, for storm water drain from Cypress Avenue to Fern Avenue between Fourth Street and Eureka Street, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Committee to ascertain if petitioners would pay_th cos�terial if the labor expense was borne by the City. DEMANDS Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the sum of Gi 301 $75.00 was appropriated to the League of California Municipalities toward the expense of the League Committee in gathering data and statistics in aid of municipalities in securing favorable legislation in the allotment and diversion of gas tax monies, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to draw a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. A demand of Teresa A. Miller for $75.00 for stenographic services and copies of report of the City Council meeting of November 17, 1932, was presented and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Clerk was rj'+ authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of the Water Depart- 7,0 ment of the General Fund, Councilman Spoor voting "No" . A demand of Linsley Furniture Company, Ltd. , for $1.25 for window shade for the City Council room, ordered by Councilman Stutt without securing a requisition, was presented and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, was ordered paid out of the General Fund, Councilman Spoor voting "No", insisting that no purchase be made without securing a requisition from the purchasing department• ' WATER METERS_______ Councilman Krumm objected to a purchase of water meters in the sum of $458.32 without his knowledge as Water Commissioner. Councilman Spoor, Finance Comm- issioner suggested and moved that all purchases in amounts of $50.00 or more receive the endorsement of the Commissioner of the department making the purchase before a requisition is issued. Motion seconded by Councilman Lelean, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. TAXES - Petitions The' Clerk presented Tax Petitions Nos. 13 and 14, Gertrude A. Moore and Sunset Orange Company, respectively, for correction of errors in 1932 assessments as fully set forth in said petitions. The petitions having been checked and recommended by the City Attorney, were granted by the unanimous vote of the Board, RESOLUTIONS Councilman Spoor called attention of the Council to Senate Bill No. 739; for repeal of the Santa Ana River flood control act, and offered the following Resolution, which was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council: WHEREAS, California Senate Bill No. 739 introduced by Senator Ralph E. Swing proposes the repeal of the Santa Ana River flood control act and return to the state of $100,000 of monies now lying in the San Bernardino County Treasury, and WHEREAS, The repeal of this act would preclude the use of remaining monies subject to matching, in the opinion of council, and reduce unemployment relief work in San Bernardino County by approximately one half, and WHEREAS, San Bernardino County is in more dire need of these funds than at any time in its history and the loss of these funds would work a hardship on the laboring man and unemployed citizens of this county; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED That the Redlands City Council does hereby urgently request the Honorable Ralph E. Swing to withdraw Senate Bill No. 739 and desist from further efforts to repeal said act and to :remove said funds from San Bernardino County; il„I 302 B � BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Archie E. Brock and Hobart R. Alter, Assemblymen, the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County, the Councils of the Cities of San Bernardino, Colton, Upland, Ontario and Chino, and that the substance of this resolution be sent immediately by wire to the Honorable Ralph E. Swing, Hobart R. Alter and Archie E. Brock. BOARD OF HEALTH A copy of an agreed plan between the City, the Physicians/ Club, the V Social Service and Associated Charities, relative to medical aid to indigents, was presented and ordered filed. TREASURER - TRANSFER Upon recommendation and motion of the Finance Commissioner, duly adopted, ' the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund the Isum of $15,000.00 to the Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931, Principal Fund, to re-imburse said Fund for a like sum transferred to the General Fund temporarily on August 17, 1932. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Earl G. Prior of the Auto Club of Southern California, addressed the Council relative to improved types of stop signs, etc., and the cost of same. Council ' a members recognizing the need of additional signs, referred the matter to the Police I , Commissioner with power to act. TAX PAYMEN S A suggestion and motion of Councilman Spoor to hold a referendum at the school election, March 31, 1933, on question of payment plan for City taxes, was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Lelean. Noes: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. NUISANCE Councilman Spoor voiced the complaints of residents in the vicinity of , Citrus Avenue and Church Street to the stench caused by fertilizer being stored over night at the Hunt warehouse. Referred to Councilman Krumm for investigation and ' recommendation. BUSINESS LICENSE Councilman Spoor sought the attitude of Council members toward a proposed Ordinance regulating the operation of laundries and fixing the license fee for same. After due consideration, the Attorney was directed to prepare and submit to this Board an ordinance drafted along lines as proposed by Councilman Spoor. MINIM TLM WAGF Councilman Spoor sought the opinion of Council members as to application of the minimum wage of 40¢ per hour to girls in the offices, stating that the present wage of some was less than the minimum scale. A majority of the members expressed the opinion that the 400 rate was intended to apply to outside employment only_, and suggested that no change be made until the making of the next annual budget. „� I 303 MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor suggested the discontinuance of the power sweeper by . i employment of hand labor for street sweeping; and suggested a consideration of the consolidation of the Health De,artment and Sanitar Department activities in the interest of economy for next year. Councilmen suggested that s .ecial efforts be made to check the destruction of street lamp globes. Referred to the Polfce and Street Commissioner. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. 74 No further business demanding. attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. O to Attest: OreS;ZireeAY City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Redlands, California March 6, 1933. Four O'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Lelean, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Treasurer. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Engineer Hinckley. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to tax payments and delinquencies arising .out of present financial conditions and banking facilities. The matter was considered at some length by the Council, the Treasurer and Attorney, resulting in the decision that it is advisable to extend the date for delinquencies and matters pertaining to the advertising and sale of delinquent properties. The Attorney introduced an emergency Ordinance No. 761, fixing April 10, 1933, as the date upon which City taxes shall become delinquent and providing for the advertising and sale of delinquent property accordingly, which was ordered laid over under the rules. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ie/Weret7C 64-Z- 74( City Clerk. Mayor of the 'ity of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II 304 Redlands, California March 15, 1933. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting and special meeting were read and aporoved. SIDEWALK _ PARK B. F. Powell, 140 So. Buena Vista Street, addressed the Council and filed a written request that steps be taken for a sidewalk through the park from Grant Street to Parkwood Drive, as a safeguard to pedestrians who are now compelled to use the roadway. Referred to the Park and Police Commissioners for investigation and recommendation. APPLICATION The application of Joe Herman, 815 Stillman Avenue, for a position , with the park department was presented and referred to the Park Commissioner. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Auto Club of Southern California, relating to gas tax allocation; From Senator Ralph E. Swing, in reply to resolution adopted by this' 1Board at its last meeting; From League of California Municipalities, relative to gas tax allocation; From State Railroad Commission, relative to hearing of application of Nickell & Arciero to operate stage lines between Los Angeles and Calzona; and Printed matter entitled "The Only Way Out of the Depression"; and "Special Supplement to the New America"; and From the Secretary of the Library Board of Trustees, relative to , operation expenses of the Lincoln Shrine; and From Secretary of the Redlands Heights Water Company giving notice Hf the annual meeting to be held March 21, 1933. Mayor Fowler was delegated to represent the City . ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 761, relating to Tax Delinquent Date, Payments, etc.,', introduced March 6, 1933, was dilly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. REPORTSI/ Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Board of Health for the month of February, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. • 305 Councilman Krumm reported that Mr. Hunt assured him that he would do all h- ould to minimize the stench from tem.ora storing of fertilizer at his warehouse on East Citrus Avenue. The Engineer reported that some of the property owners petitioning for Storm Water Ditch between Fourth and. Eureka Streets by Petition No. 4104, were willing to la part of the cost while others were not. The matter was left in the hands of the Engineer and Street Commissioner for further consideration and recommendation. Councilman Lelean reported that a thorough examination and analysis of the water and milk showed no contamination or cause for the slight epidemic of nausea prevalent the past-"week or so. 02 Q PARKS The question of ant control in Sylvan Park was referred to the Park Commissioner with power to act. WATER RATES Councilman Krumm suggested a check-up of rates charged for water supplied by. the City under contracts, and recommended that the rates be fixed at once for the coming season. The Engineer and Water Commissioner were requested to submit a of rates schedule^at the next regular meeting. TREASURER - TRANSFER Upon recommendation and motion of the Finance Commissioner, seconded 'by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund to the Street Improvement Fund the sum of $12,528.97, to re-imburse said fund for warrants drawn on same, and charge to the Street DepartmentlVFu of the General Fund, and no further warrants to issue against said Street Improvement nd. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUNDS Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the Treasurer and Finance Commissioner were authorized and directed to invest approximately $8,000.00 of the Cemetery Endowment 'Funds in United States Government Bonds at a price to yield not less than 3%. R ESOT,UTT ON Re: Death Victor LeRoy Duke Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: "WHEREAS, the Great Ruler of the Universe has seen fit in His wisdom to terminate the earthly usefulness of our esteemed fellow citizen Victor Lefty Duke, thereby divesting his wife of the comfort, supportZtlistaining influence of a faithful and beloved husband, and; WHEREAS, the death of the said Victor LeRoy Duke also inflicted a great loss upon our large and respected institution of learning, the University of Redlands, as well as upon the community as a whole, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Redlands in regular meeting assembled does hereby extend its heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Louise Duke and its sense of loss to the Board of Trustees of the University of Redlands, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes. of this meeting and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to send a copy thereof to Mrs. Duke and a copy to said Board of Trustees. " i N I ! 306u WEEDS - REMOVAL A resolution establishing the entire City as a district for the removal of weeds from property in the City, was unanimously adopted and ordered filed. PETITION A petition No. 4105, signed by C. E. Blanc, et al, protesting the operation of an auto wreckingard at the northwest corner of Stuart Avenue and First (Street, was presented and ordered filed, the yard being located in the Industrial Zond as established by Ordinance. MOTOR EQUIPMENT Councilman Krumn, Water and Street Commissioner, suggested the need for and the purchase of two pick-up trucks for use in his departments and submitted proposals from the local Ford and Chevrolet Agencies as follows: Ford $586 .42 each; i_-v_ olet 76.00 each, on a 12 month payment plan, and recommended and moved the purchase of two Chevrolet trucks at the price and terms quoted, seconded by Councilman Stutt. Councilman Spoor entered a strong protest to the deferred payment plan of purchase as an expensive and bad policy for the City, and moved the appointment by the Mayor of a Committee of two to study and make recommendations to this Council on the (following matters: 1. Department budgets for the coming fiscal year. a. Restriction and/or elimination of functions of various departments. b. Salaries and wages in all departments. c. Contracts, such as lighting, etc. d. New automotive equipment. 2. Personnel. a. Changes of personnel from department heads to laborers. b. Changes in number of personnel. c. Consolidations or other shifting of personnel within departments in order to increase efficiency. Councilman Spoor' s motion received no second. Council members expressed themselves as favoring cash purchases when possible, and Councilman Stutt "moved as a substitute motion, to refer the purchase to the Engineer and Street Comm- issioner with power to act and with the recommendation that the purchase be on a cash basis plan, seconded by Councilman Lelea, and adopted. Councilman Spoor voting "No" . MISCELLANEOUS Matters pertaining to gas tax allocation; Senate Bill #739 and Senator Swings efforts to have returned to the State Treasury certain funds now in the County ,Treasury; City finances, taxes, etc. , were informally considered. B lls and S.laries were ordered .aid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meetin: ad •oulned. Attest: Al2%741; dies AO City -Ore-1�C Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 307 • Redlands, California April 5 , 1933 Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the re:ular glace of meetin: . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. J . W. Hennecke, 5060 Dockweiler Street, Los Angeles, addressed the Council and filed a communication outlining certain proposed improvements upon his 70 C) C.0 acre tract near Sunset Drive and requesting the co-operation of the City in his plan. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the atter was referred to the Engineer and Street and Park Commissioners for investigation and recommendation. Mrs. Millett addressed the Council in request for permission to operate a "rest home" for convalescents and semi-invalids at the northwest corner Olive Avenue) and Eureka Street. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the matter was referred to Councilman Lelean and the Secretary of the Board of Health for investigation and recommendation. Councilman Lelean stated he was leaving the City for a few days and the Mayor was designated to act with the Secretary of the Board of Health. APPLICATION • The application of A. J. Schott for a permit to sell beer and light wines was presented by the Clerk. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the application was denied and ordered filed, Council- man Spoor not voting. F. M. Strang, 1201 Washington Street, expressed his personal protest to any. action by this Council unfavorable to the Eighteenth Amendment of the United IPtates Constitution. CQPriMUNICPTZONS, The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From W. Edward Raffety, acting President of the University of Redlands, acknowledging receipt of copy of Resolution, Re: Death of President Duke; From Committee on Taxation and Financial Problems of the City of Milwaukee; From Zetta Robart and Associates, Artists Management, New York; From National Audit & System Co. , Inc. , Oakland, California; From Senator Swing, re: Santa Ana River appropriation funds in County Treasury; From Mayor of Huntington Park, copy of letter to local American Legion Post # 106, in appreciation of the response of the local Legion for service in the recent earthquake disaster. MILL CREEKJLATER The Clerk presented a communication from F. Karl Grassle, Assistant Trust Officer, Bank of America, advising the City of a transfer of the rights of 308 J. Pierce and wife in that certain water contract with the City dated March 18, 1930, which was ordered filed with the contract. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the ' month of March, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 762, Relating to Laundries, was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. TAXES - Petitions N The Clerk presented Tax Petitions Nos. 15 and 16, Robert B. Goodfellow and Anita Sepulveda, respectively, for correction of errors in 1932 assessments as I fully set forth in said petitions. The petitions having been checked and recommended by the City Attorney, were granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. RESOLUTION Re: Death Benj . Hodge Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: "WHEREAS, this City and Community has suffered a distinct loss in the removal by death, of Benj . Hodge from semi-public labors in connection with social welfare and relief work; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Redlands in regular meeting assembled does hereby extend its heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Ruth S. Hodge, and does hereby express its sincere appreciation of the services so generously and efficiently rendered by Mr. Hodge. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to send a copy thereof to Mrs. Hodge." CITY HALL The condition of the City Hall as related to public safety was considered upon suggestion of the Building Inspector to members of the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the following Resolution was ' unanimously adopted: RESOLVED that the Board of Examiners and Appeals, under Section 304 of the Uniform Building Code, immediately examine the city hall with two objects in view: 1st.. To pass on the safety of the building as it stands and, if it be found in their opinion unsafe, to recommend to what extent the building should be reduced for the public safety. 2nd. If the Board finds that the building should be reduced to either one or two stories, whether the condition of the remaining parts of the building are in sufficiently good condition to warrant maintaining it as a permanent structure. The Clerk presented a proposal from Dexter & Sawyer for public liability insurance covering the City Hall in the sum of $50,000 to $300,000 at a premium of $24.99. The Clerk was directed to secure temporary coverage by Dexter & Sawyer and to call for bids for permanent coverage. STATE LEGISLATION The Clerk presented a schedule of pending legislation affecting municipal-' ities, prepared by the Los Angeles County League of Municipalities, and also a 309 communication from the State Chairman of the Southern District of California National Committee for Trade Recovery Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Lelean, duly adopted, they were referred to the Mayor for consideration and study, and report to this Board his findings. GAS TAX Gas Tax allocation and Assembly Bill No. 1172, amended, was next considered. The Clerk presented copies of letters dated March 30 and April 4, 1933, from Mayor Fowler to the League of California Municipalities and San Bernardino County Assemblymen and Senator, respectively, relating to this City' s attitude toward said rti COBill . The letters were approved and ordered placed on file, and upon motion, unanim- ously adopted, the program of the Los Angeles County League of Municipalities relating ct to gas tax allocation was endorsed. Numerous communications pertaining to gas tax allocation were ordered filed. DEMANDS The following demands were presented: Surr & Hellyer, Attorneys representing this City in the Irvine Company water suit -- payment on services, $250.00. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the demand was ordered paid. Water Conservation Association, Riverside, annual dues for fiscal - _ ending June 30, 1933,$250. Ordered paid upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded bl Councilman Krumm, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants for said sums accordingly, payable out of the Plater Department of the General Fund. WATER RATES Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, Water Commissioner, the exist- lag water rates were continued until further notice. Councilman Krumm sought information from the City Attorney as to the legality of the City ' s water contract with the Sunset Orange Company and as to the right or power of the City to revoke or terminate said contract. The Attorney was directed to supply the information at the nextregular meeting. TREASURER - Transfers Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the sum of $10,000.00 was ordered transferred from the General Fund (Water Dept.) to the Municipal Water Bond, Interest and Sinking Fund; and the sum of $26,250.00 from the General Fund (Water Dept.) to the 'Redlands City Water Bond 1926, Interest and Sinking Fund, and the Clerk was authorized to make the proper ientries carrying into effect the above orders. • SIDEWALK - PARK Councilman Spoor reported that plans were made for protection of pedestrians using the roadway through the park West of Grant Street in attending gatherings at the Prosellis, by parking regulations. BOYS WEEK Councilman Lelean reported that plans for "Boys Week" included platin_ 30 City affairs in the hands of the boys at the meeting of May 3, 1933, along the same lines as last year. STREET LIGHTING Councilman Krumm suggested a meter rate for City Street Lighting, as a means of economy, and Councilman Spoor advocated a cut of 75% by elimination of more lights, while Councilman Lelean thought a 25% cut would be sufficient. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the Engineer and Street Commissioner submit plans at the next meeting for a reduction of at least 50% in the Street lighting expense, was unanimously adopted. POLICE AMBULANCE Councilman Spoor and Police Chief Thomas, suggested the disposal of the police patrol or ambulance as an economical move, stating that private service can be had at less cost to the City. Councilmen Krumm and Lelean questioned the wisdom of such a move, the ambulance having been purchased upon recommendation of the former Police Commissioner to meet a need. Councilman Stutt expressed the opinion that it might be sold at a fair figure. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the matter be referred to the Police and Park Commissioners, was duly adopted, Councilman Lelean not voting . APPRECIATION Upon suggestion of Councilman Lelean, a vote of appreciation was 11 extended Councilman Spoor for the gift of ten grape fruit trees to the City for Mr. Schacht, to replace trees damaged by a recent fire at the City dump. ______BUILDING INSPECTOR Councilman Spoor outlined a plan whereby the buildin: ins .ector would make a survey and inspection of possible hazards to public safety in the business district providing for contact and consultation with the property owner and the Board of Examiners and Appeals as provided in the Uniform Building Code. The clan as outlined received the endorsement of other members of the Council. HEALTH Councilman Lelean reported that the Health Department was having trouble with an unsanitary condition occasioned by the shutting off of the water by the owners from some tenant - occupied premises on account of non-payment of rental. It was suggested that the owner might be held responsible for creating an unsanitary condition in such cases. Referred to the Attorney and Board of Health for further consideration. INANCES Upon motion duly adopted, the Finance Commissioner and Treasurer were . authorized to sell U. S. Government Bonds now in the Cemetery Endowment Fund and buy Redlands Municipal Bonds at par or less for said Fund. (, MISCELLANEOUS Matters pertaining to Santa Ana River funds in the County Treasury; the Government forestry program; appropriation of flour, etc. to local Red Cross, were informally considered, and Councilman Spoor and Engineer Hinckley were delegated 1 • 311 to represent the City at a County meeting at San Bernardino relative to location of camp in the forestry program, and to draft a letter in support of a move for an additional appropriation of Government flour, copies to go to two Senators, Congressman and all City Councils in San Bernardino County. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 7e,2214r/5 Ora © City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0040 C9 d act - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 19, 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regularmeeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The Council Chamber was filled with spectators, and upon suggestion of h ayor Fowler the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was temporarily postponed, and consideration of matters Pertaining . to the local Ordinances and regulations relating to intoxicants was called for. The City Clerk presented a Petition submitted b W. H. Roberts, signed by approximately 1550 voters, requesting the City Council to u.hold and continue in force local Ordinances Nos. 627 and 7 8. Upon motion of Councilman Krum:, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the petition was ordered filed by the unanimous vote of the four members present. Councilman Spoor entered the Council Chamber at this time and took his seat at the Council table. Geo W. Rowe, in a brief address, presented what he termed the business 'en' s petition, containing approximately 1280 names, requesting the right to sell legalized beer (known as 3.2%) be granted to the merchants, hotels, cafes, and other (business houses, and urgently requested that the local ordinances be amended accordingly. Mr. N. E. Leonard, addressed the Council in favor of retaining the present local restrictions and opposing the granting of permits for 3.2% beer. Councilman Spoor entered a very earnest plea for an emergency ordinance permitting the sale of legalized (3. 2%) beer for sixty days pending the holding of an election, stating that the town is now wet, and that even hard liquor is obtainable (without restrictions) upon physician' s prescriptions; that the present ordinance is not being enforced, due to lack of support by majority of the Council (Councilman Lelean excepted) , but if not amended, he will as Police Commissioner insist upon its enforce- 312 ment to the full extent; that a number of the signers of the dry (so called) petition were hypocrites; that the question is not a moral but a business proposition, and moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare two Ordinances and a Resolution for this Board immediately as follows : II 1st: An emergency ordinance substituting the figures of 3.2 per cent where the figures twe-thirds of one per cent are now used in Ordinance No. 627, amended by Ordinance No. 758, to be effective for a period of sixty days from the date of its enactment. 2nd: An emergency ordinance providing for the sale of legalized beverages to be effective for a period of sixty days embodying the following features: a. The sale in bottles but not for consumption on the premises by grocery stores, drug stores, soft drink stores and merchants handling kindred lines of merchandise who are established in Redlands at this date and paying a business license. b. Provision for the sale of said beverages by restaurants, hotels, etc. , with meals only in places of business which are now established and paying a business license in Redlands. c. Provision that all permits be passed upon by this Board and that any permit may be rescinded by this Board upon II ten days ' written notice and refund of license fee. I d. Provision that license fees be fixed for a sixty-day period which would return additional revenue on a per. annum basis to the City of Redlands of approximately 1 $2000 per year. 3rd: A resolution providing for a special election in the City of Redlands to vote on whether or not the sale of legalized beverages shall be permitted under the regulations of the City Council. Said election to be held approximately sixty days from date at the same time a state election is held, if this be practicable; otherwise, a special election for the sole purpose mentioned. The motion received no second. Councilman Stutt advocated waiting t for definite action by the State, and the submission of the question to the voters for determination. i Councilman Krumm expressed himself in accord with Councilman Stutt. ( Councilman Spoor stated that it was a great relief to know where Councilmen Stutt and ;Krumm stand. II Councilman Lelean expressed himself favoring the enforcement of the present ordinances. Charges and counter-charges of a more or less personal and controversial nature were indulged in by the Mayor and Council members relating to law enforcement and non-enforcement, grand stand play, etc . Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Petition, (beer) , was ordered filed, by the ull animous vote of the Board. CITY HALL The Clerk presented the re'ort of the Bo rd of Examiners and Appeals relating to the condition of the City Half. building.. After due consideration, Council- man Spoor moved the adoption of the following Resolution: RESOLVED That the previously appointed committee be instructed to immediately proceed with the collection of factual data in the II premises and report their findings to this Council one week from today, said findings to cover: (First) The cost in man days of skilled and unskilled labor and cash for the purchase of materials for proposed project based on plans Y ' RI 4 313 to be sketched tentatively by the building department under the direction of technicians on the Board of Examiners and Appeals. (Second) The cost of leasing quarters to house the respective city departments during the construction period. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lelean and unanimously adopted, with a recommendation that architects be requested to present tentative plans, etc. Councilman Lelean at this time requested leave of absence on account of sickness. The request was granted. G. S. Biggin, then addressed the Council in endorsement of a civic 71-1 center plan with the City Buildings located on Eureka Street south of the new post U office, stating that the necessary property could probably be purchased at this time t a very reasonable figure. Councilmen expressed themselves as favorable to the present site. MINUTES The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. DISTRICT LEAGUE MEETING Notice of the April meeting of the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California M ,nicioalities to be held at Elsinore on April 28, 1933, at 6 : 30 o 'cloct, P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. Several members expressed their intention of attending . LOS ANGELES COUNTY LEAGUE MEETING A notice of a meeting of the Los Angeles County Lea:ue ofMunicisalities at West Covina on April 20, 1933, at 6: 30 o'clock, P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. Engineer Hinckley and Councilman Spoor expressed their intention of attending. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Ruth S. Hodge, in appreciation of the Resolution of sympathy at the passing of Mr. Hodge; From Water Conservation Association, Riverside, acknowledging receipt of City warrant for $250.00 for annual dues; From Senator Ralph E. Swing, relative to Santa Ana River Appropriation bill and State funds now in County Treasury; From League of California Municipalities calling attention to the Fourteenth Annual Observance of California Public School Week, beginning April 24, 193$ ; From Los Angeles County League of Municipalities in appreciation of this Boards action relative to gas tax allocation; From the State Director of Public Health relative to rat-proofing of buildings; From the City of Alameda in opposition to Senate Bills Nos. 79 and 80, relative to Public Water District; From Jonathan Cook & Company, certified public accountants, Los Angeles, relative to audit of this City 's books. 314 '' RERo $ (Southern California Gas) The Clerk presented a report of the Southern California Gas Company for the year 1932, showing the sum of $2, 247.85 franchise tax due the City, for which a check has been received and properly deposited with the Treasurer. The report was ordered filed. (Hennecke Property) Upon recommendation of the Engineer and motion of Councilman Krumm, second- !ed ed by Councilman Spoor, that the proposal of J. W. Hennecke, 5060 Dockweiler Street, 'Los Angeles, relative to certain proposed improvements of his property in this City near Sunset Drive, be tabled, was duly adopted. (Millett - "Rest Home") The Clerk presented a report of the Board of Health relative to the application of Mits. Millett for permission to operate a "Rest Home" at the northwest corner of Olive Avenue and Eureka Street, which was ordered filed. Motions by Council- man Spoor that this application be denied and be tabled, respectively, received no second. (Sunset Orange Company-City Water contract) The Clerk presented the written opinion of Attorney Hartzell, requested at 4, 'the last meeting, relative to the Water contract between the City and the Sunset Orang°e 'Company, sustaining the contract. The report was ordered filed. (Street Lighting) Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously' adopted, the following report and recommendation of the Engineer and Street Commissioner were approved: Turn off the following lights April 25, 1933: 1. All (623) bracket 50 W lamps. 2 - 50 W lamps on Garden Court. 2. All except center lights on down town 3 & 5 light posts. The city is turning out all single ornamental lights except posts on street corners. Total lamps left: 4 - 50 W Congregational Church cut down from 11. 4 - 50 W F. B. King clock. 172 - 50 W. on 3 light posts. 4 - 50 W. on 5 light posts. 8 - 50 W. singles 4th & Central iron posts. 6 - 300 Novalux 226 corner posts on single ornamentals. and the Clerk was directed to so notify the Southern California Edison Company. (Departments) Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Health Department for the month of March, 1933, and the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. } 315 (Pending State Legislation) Mayor Fowler reported that upon consideration of the list of bills pending in the State Legislature submitted at the last meeting, he found that amendments had been made to several of the bills and he had no recommendations to make regarding same. The list of bills was ordered filed. INSURANCE The Clerk was authorized and directed to place general liability insurance for the City Hall with Dexter & Sawyer, local agents, in the sum of $50,000 to $300,000 at an annual premium of $24.99 . CO ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 762, relative to Laundries, was continued for further consideration. FORD TRUCK Councilman Krumm of the Water Committee, sought information as to why the Ford Truck for the department had not been purchased as determined by the Engineer and Street Commissioner. The Engineer explained that it was held up pending the possible disposition of the Police Ambulance. Councilman Spoor moved to with-hold the purchase of the truck at this time, but received no second. RESOLUTIONS (Re: Death of Chauncey L. Hayes) The City Clerk announced to the Board the death of Chauncey L. Hayes, Long Beach, California, a former member of this Board. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED: That this Council does hereby express its regrets at the passing of Chauncey L. Hayes, a former member of this Board; and does hereby extend to the bereaved widow and family the sincere sympathy of this Board in their loss. RESOLVED; Further, That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Board and a copy sent to Mrs. Hayes. (Re: Highway - Name) Engineer Hinckley called attention of the Council to a movement to change the name of Highway now generally known as the "Ocean to Ocean" to "Sunkist", and presented the following Resolution: WHEREAS, there is a movement on to change the name of "Ocean to Ocean" Highway to that of "Sunkist" High- way, and WHEREAS, the present name Ocean to Ocean has been authorized both by the San Bernardino County Supervisors and by the National Highways Association of Washington D.C. and so designated on various Road claps for the past fifteen years!, and WHEREAS, there isnow another highway known as Sunkist Trail which would result in much confusion to the traveling public, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Redlands hereby go on record as opposed to any such change as is now con- templated, and that we urge the retention of Ocean to Ocean highway in and through San Bernardino County. 316 I q I I Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Abssent: Councilman Lelean. (Re: City Taxes) Finance Commissioner Spoor offered and moved the adoption of the following Resolution: RESOLVED, That the City Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized and directed to receive payment of 1933 Redlands City Taxes without the addition of the 5% penalty up to the closing of his office on June 5, 1933, which is the day prior to the sale date, provid- ing interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the amount of taxes due be added from this date to the amount of taxes due and that advertising costs plus any other costs incurred by said City Tax Collector be added to the amount of taxes due and that this sum be collected in toto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED( That July 1, 1933, be and g is hereby fixed as the date on which the State redemp- 1 tion penalty of 10% shall accrue on unpaid 1932 Redlands City taxes . Motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm and adopted by the unanimous ; vote of the four members present. (shwa Contracts) Councilman Spoor offered and moved the adoption of the following Resolution: WHEREAS, The contract now being performed in the west end of San Bernardino County on the Valley Boulevard by the United Concrete Pipe Corporation does not provide that skill- ed labor be employed from the residents of San Bernardino County and the employment of skilled labor from outside of said County is inimical to the best interests of labor in San Bernardino County; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of Redlands at its regular meeting on this 19th day of April, 1933, that it hereby respectfully requests that specifications in future highway contracts for San Bernardino County provide that in addition to 100% of the unskilled labor, 80% of the total number of skilled laborers employed be residents of San Bernardino County and that skilled labor be recommended for employment through a personnel director in the same manner that unskilled labor is now handled. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County; the respective City Councils and/or welfare organ- izations in San Bernardino County; State Senator and State Assemblymen from San Bernardino County; State officials in charge of specifications and labor for highway contracts and officials of the United States Department of Labor and others who are concerned with federal aid highways. The motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. __SJJXL1}_E,STATE TAXES Upon recommendation and motion of Park Commissioner Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the 1932 City Taxes upon the Smiley Heights property was rebated,, and the City Clerk was authorized and directed to credit the City Tax Collector with $1039.92, the amount of said City taxes for the year 1932, as shown upon City tax receipts Nos. 2929, 3103 and 3877. ^I 4 317 STREET SWEEPER Councilman Spoor suggested la in: off the Stre-t sw-e . -_ and discontinuance of street sweeping of residence streets and to employ hand 1.abor for the business district as an economical move and at the same time giving employment to a greater number of men. Councilman Krumm questioned any saving could be made in that way. Councilman Spoor moved to try such a plan for one month, receiving no second. Council- man Krumm assured the Board that he and the Engineer would use their best efforts in effecting any possible savings in operation of the department. SEWER SLUDGE QD Councilman Spoor raised the p question as to disposal of the dry sewer sludge, .= stating it was being taken by city employees and others without compensation to the City. The Engineer explained that plans were being made to secure a machine for grindin: and .ul.in: the sludge for marketable fertilizer. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned to meet at 2 o'clock, P. M., on April 26, 1933. Attest: et art l init elAY City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II Redlands, California April 26, 1933. Two O' clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. J. W. Hennecke, Los Angeles, owner of property near Sunset Drive, this City, again addressed the Board in request for co-operation of the City in his plans for the development of his properties along lines set out in a communication this day presented and ordered filed. After due consideration the Council assured him the City would co-operate in every way possible, consistent with its policy governing such matters. At Mr. Hennecke' s request Council members agreed to personally inspect the property at the close of this session. STREET PALMS The Clerk presented a communication from H. H. Ford, calling attention to the apparent neglect, or lack of care of the street palms in the business district. 31.8 (Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. COMMUNICATION The following communications were presented and ordered filed: 11From the Mayor of Long Beach, extending an invitation to this City to be that City ' s guest on May 6, 1933, in a rehabilitation celebration; From Harry T. Healy & Co. , San Francisco, for opportunity to submit a bid for the City' s annual audit. REPORT The Clerk presented a report of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company for the calendar year 1932, showing the sum of $1674.30 franchise tax due the City. ;The report was ordered filed and the Clerk was directed to bill the Company for said amount. STREET LIGHTING Verbal complaints of a number of citizens as to -the street li,ghtins program as presented at the last meeting were voiced by members of the Council and Clerk. Councilman Lelean expressed his opinion that the program was probably too drastic and Councilman Spoor suggested saving by cutting down the wattage as a better plan. Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for further consideration. CITY HALL Matters pertaining to the City Hall were next considered following verbal reports by Councilmen Stutt and Spoor. The question of financing appeared to be the main factor, some doubt as to the availability. of Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds for such use being voiced by Engineer Hinckley who had. recently been in consultation with a member of said Corporation. Councilman Spoor thought it still wotth making a fight for, but requested the Council to stand back of the project with 'a pledge of $20,000.00 of City funds, if the remainder (approximately $30,000.00) 'could be secured through operation of the Unemployment Relief program of the Reconst- ruction Finance Corporation. Councilman Krumm opposed the use of City funds and advocated the submission of a bond issue to the voters. A motion by Councilman Lelean' that the City back the project to the extent of $20,000.00 was unanimously adopted, and the Committee was requested to continue its efforts and report its findings to this (Council. POLICE AMBULANCE Councilman Stutt reported an offer to purchase the police ambulance at a price of $700.00, by the Redlands Sanitary Laundry Company, payable $50.00 a month, except the months when the Municipal plunge operates a payment per month equal to the plunge laundry bill will be made, unpaid balance to bear 7% interest. Upon recommend- ation and motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the offer was accepted, Councilman Lelean voting "No" . The Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary bill of sale. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committe . Councilman Stutt called for consideration of the question of calling an selection to determine the wishes of the people relative to the sale of beer. Council!uaI CPQ 319 Lelean moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The Mayor put the motion to adjourn which carried by the following vote: ' Ayes: Councilmen Lelean and Krumm. Noes : Councilmen Spoor and Stutt. The Mayor voted "Aye" 4d declared the meeting adjourned. Attest: c1 & ge)(0-07C City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. C0 QD 00 Q - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 3, 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular..place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Fowler, 'together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Stutt. The Mayor explained the presence of the boys from the several schools, carrying out the program of "Boys Week" , and turned the gavel over to Harold Dike, as Mayor, who announced Emerson Howard, as Clerk; Vincent Dillon, City Attorney; John Isham, City Engineer; and Donald Hart, Tom Moore, Eugene Malone and E. Maley as Councilmen. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the adjourned regular meeting were read and approved, after a question of procedure, raised by Councilman Spoor, was sustained. by the Mayor. "REST HOMh;" The application of Mrs . Edith E. Millett, for permission to operate a rest home or small sanitarium at 206 West Olive Avenue was presented by the Clerk. The application contained the names of a number of citizens in the district not opposed to the operation of such an establishment. The report of the Planning commission was favorable, providing the building conformed with the legal requirements. The Building Inspector advised the Council that the building did not meet the require ments for such occupancy. The matter was considered from its several angles by Councilmen, Attorney, Building Inspector and Mrs. Millett, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm that a special permit be issued to Mrs. Millett, was defeated by the following vote: . Ayes: Councilman Krumm. Noes: Councilmen Spoor, Lelean and Mayor Fowler. Absent: Councilman Stutt. � V 320 " COivl@MiUNITY HOSPITAL The Clerk presented the application of the Community Hospital through its President, L. L. Moore, for permission to erect standard direction signs at the following street intersections: q 1 Cajon and Olive Fern and Terracina Cypress and Roosevelt Olive and Terracina Cypress and Terracina Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the application was granted, under supervision of the City Engineer and with the proviso that no expense attaches to the City. STREET LIGHTING The Clerk presented a number of protests to the present street lighting wereordered filed. Councilman Krum of the lighting program, which u committee stated that plans for resumption of normal lighting, with a cut down in wattage, was being placed in operation as fast as lamp globes can be secured. Councilman Spoor suggested that now is a good time to confer with the Edison Company in a request for a lower rate; ' also to give serious consideration to the question of the City acquiring its own lighting and distributing system, and buying wholesale and retailing electric energy as a means for additional revenue. The Engineer and Commissioner were requested to continue their efforts toward a satisfactory street lighting program at reduced cost. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector for the month of April, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. FIRE DEPARTMENT J I Councilman Lelean called attention of the Board to special patrol work of the local Fire Department recently in an effort to locate the cause of numerous !fires. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm a note of appreciation of the department' s Work was unanimously adopted, and Councilman Lelean was directed to convey same to the department. POLICE MthLJLANCF The Clerk presented a lease contract sale of the Police Ambulance (excepting equipment) to the Redlands Sanitary Laundry Company for $700.00 as per ordelr lof the Council at the last meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, the sale contract INas approved and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From. the Riverside Navel Orange Pageant Committee extending an invitation to the First Annual Navel Orange dinner on Friday, May 5, 1933, at 6:45 P. M. ; From the Chairman of the Celebration Committee of the Board of Directors Of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, extending an invitation to B attend the Aqueduct Progress Celebration at Cabazon, California, at 1 P. M. , on May 13 1933' n 321 From Street Naming Committee of the Association of City Planners of Los An:eles Count relative to change of name of certain streets and roads in the program for the designated "Ocean to Ocean" Highway. ' PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 1 , 1933, was presented and ordered filed: Minutes of the regular meeting of Planning Commission held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Redlands, California, at 7:30 P. M. Monday, May 1, 1933. Present: Messers. Moore, Sexton, Williamson, Fowler, Hinckley, C Collett, Ford. President Moore in the Chair. CO ct In the absence of SecretaryHartzell, I . Ford was appointed � PP .S Secretary Pro Tem. Reading of the minutes of last meeting dispensed with. The petition of Mrs. Edith E. Millett, asking for a permit to operate a "Little Rest Home" at 206 West Olive Avenue, endorsed by a number of property owners nearby, after discussion, was recommended to Council by motion duly made by Mr. Williamson, seconded by Sexton, and unanimously carried. II A petition from Max Sidler, asking for the removal of two pepper trees at 212-16 East State Street was, on motion of Collett, seconded by Sexton, and carried, denied. After discussion, it was moved by Collett,, seconded by Williamson, that the U. S. 99 Highway (Central Avenue Route) thru Redlands be designated as the "Ocean to Ocean" Highway, and carried, and so recommended to Council. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman ',clean, the report was approved, Councilman Krumm opposing the recommendation as to Highway # 99. INSURANCE Matters pertaining to fire insurance upon City property was considered at some length by Council members and Geo Rowe, local Insurance Agent, resulting in a recommendation that the Mayor and Engineer look into the plan of placing all the insurance in the hands of one agent on a pro-rate basis to other agents, and to report II their findings to this Council. The Clerk was directed to return to C. E. Sanborn, local agent, a renewal policy for $2,000.00 insurance upon the City Hall (on account of non-payment of business license) . EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPAN Upon recommendation of Councilman Spoor, the Engineer and Water Commiss- ioner were directed to confer with the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company in an effort Ito reduce the canalage charge for use of pine line under contract of date of March 21, 1928, to compensate for certain other factors contained in the contract that are now Bon-operative. Councilman Stutt at this time entered the Council Chamber and took his seat at the Council table. AUTO -- Police Department II Councilman Spoor, Police Commissioner, reported the exchange of the Dodge Police car for a Ford 8 for use of the Department. 322 GARBAGE Councilman Lelean, Sanitary Commissioner, advised the Board that Mr. Marsh, garbage collector, had placed in his hands a proposed contract for an extension of and change in the present contract between the City and Mr. Marsh, some 1 ' !of the provisions of which he could not approve, especially the placing of the care of the City dump under control of the garbage collector. The present contract expires January 1, 1934, and Councilman Lelean recommended that the City prepare a contract and call for bids for the work under same, and it was so ordered. CITY HALL No new developments were reported in matters p pertaining to a new City Hall. Architect Allison of Los Angeles addressed the Council along building lines andi I requested an opportunity to submit plans, etc. when desired by the Council. He was assured that public notice would be given when matters reached that stage . Councilman ° Spoor stated that matters pertaining to the use of adjoining park grounds (with gift restrictions) has been referred to the Smiley interests ; that the tearing down of the1 ' present building may be accomplished under the unemployment relief program without cost to the City. Councilman Lelean expressed the opinion that the City should proceed ! to tear down the building and re-build when possible. Councilman Krumm expressed they ! belief that the present building was reasonably safe and that this is no time for placs ' ingheavier burdens on the tax payers. Further consideration was deferred until next C ! meeting. � I LEGALIZED BEER Councilman Spoor sought the opinion of the City Attorney as to the effect !upon our local ordinances of a recent decision of the State Appellate Court that no i !local option law was now effective. The Attorney said he had not seen the decision land could not make an application as to our local ordinance, but that our ordinance was now before the Superior Court who would no doubt consider it in the light of the s 1 recent Appellate Court decision. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committed. Junior Schultz of the Y. M. C. A. expressed appreciation of the Schools + the !and the Y. M. for this opportunity offered by the City for4boys to come in direct contact with municipal affairs, and (actin.) Mayor Dike expressed the appreciation of the boys, and Mayor Fowler expressed the pleasure of the Council and officials in having the boys present for the day. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. a ' Attest: Away ttytlerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' d F III 323 Redlands, California ,May 8, 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. i I A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, Californi. , regulr.rly called and held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together With the City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: Engineer Hinckley. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to tax delinquencies and publication of delinquent notice, and the local LID =4 liquor. ordinance. Councilman Spoor recommended dispensing with the publication of the d delinquent list and Councilman Krumm suggested postponement of the publication. Council- men Lelean, Stutt and Mayor Fowler favored action for relief of the tax payer as far as possible and legal. Legal opinions, verbally expressed to Councilmen seemed to agree that the Council, in the case of this City, has the power to regulate such matt rs. II After due consideration the City Attorney advised that the Council could extend the d e of delinquency and suggested June 20, 1933, as such date, and an emergency ordinance carrying into effect this plan was introduced and laid over under the rules. The local liquor ordinance was next considered and a proposed ordinance amending the present ordinance cutting out the sections relating to transportation an or possession was introduced by Councilman Stutt and laid over under the rules . No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: —2kg; .0-44° J6C-Irg& City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 17, 1933. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: douncilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. regular The minutes of the last, meeting and the special meeting were read and IIapproved, after a correction on Page 322, under heading City Hall was ordered, striki g out the words "cost to the City" and substituting therefor the words "increasing taxe " . 3241 Y 1 Mr. Cochran of the Redlands Sanitary Laundry Company addressed the Coun- cil in a plea for an Ordinance regulating operation of wagons collecting work for outside plants, and suggested that the name and location of the plant doing the work should be on the wagon. Referred to the Attorney and Ordinance Committee for consid- eration and recommendation. APPLICATION Mrs. Edith E. Millett again made verbal application for a temporary permit to operate a rest and maternity home at 206 W. Olive Avenue, using only the lower floor in her business, the upper floor to be retained by the owner of the property. The iuestion of this arrangement meeting the requirements of the building code and California housing laws was considered by the building inspector, Dr. Gentry of the Health Board, the Attorney and Council members, after which a motion by Council- man Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the application be denied until the building code and housing laws requirements are met, was unanimously adopted. CITY HALL A number of architects were present for the purpose of presenting plans, ' etc. for a new City Hall building. Upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean the architects were directed to submit all plans, etc . to the Building Committee at the close of this session. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and Health Deoartment for the month of April, 1933, 1 were presented and ordered filed: Committees on canalage rate, East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, and City ! insurance were granted further time for reports. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered, filed: From. American Legion, Department of California, extending an invitation to a reception to National Commander Louis A. Johnson, at Long Beach, Saturday evening, May 20, 1933; From C. J . Rambo & Company, accountants, Los Angeles; From League of California Municipalities, re: Gas Tax Allocation; From Allison & Allison, Architects, Los Angeles, re: City Hall plans. A communication from Loma Linda Sanitarium protesting peddlers license i11 cense to Albert Budop, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to advise the Sanitarium that honorably discharged veterans were entitled to such licens under the State law, the City having no option in the matter. WATER CONTRACT (City-Sunset orange Co.) Councilman Krumm presented a written report of his study of the water ' contract between the City and the Sunset Orange Company, recommending that the Company be requested to meet with the Council fvr consideration of the cancellation of the contract or an increase in the water rate. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the question was referred to the Engineer and Water 325 Commissioner for consideration with the Sunset Orange Company, and to report their findings to this Board. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 762, Amending Ordinance No. 669, Repealing portions of said Ordinance and fixing the license fee for collection of laundry and for the performance of laundry work within the City; introduced April 5, 1933, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Ordinance No. 763, Amending Ordinance No. 430, Relating to the date on dwhich property taxes become delinquent, introduced May 8, 1933, was duly adopted by ert the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Ordinance l"o. 764, Amending Ordinance No. 627, Relating to transportation and possession of liquor, introduced on May 8, 1933, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. A proposed Ordinance relating to outside contractors was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. ELECTION A Resolution calling and providing for an informal special election to be held on June 27, 1933, for the purpose of ascertaining the wishes of the voters relative to the sale of legalized wine and beer in the City, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt. MISCELLANEOUS The purchase of gasoline for the City cars as now being made through the purchasing department; and Councilman Spoor' s efforts toward securing more Government flour were approved by the Board. Bills and salaries were ordered oaid as audited by the Finance Committee. Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, this session was adjourned to meet at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , on Wednesday, May 24, 1933. Attest: a( / ' City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, alifornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - N 326 Redlands, California May 24, 1933. Two 0'clocker, . M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. II . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together I 'with the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: Attorney Hartzell. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider plans for "holding the informal election relative to the local liquor situation; the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and such other matters as may be presented. Milton Gair of the local Business Men's Association addressed the Council in a plea for an amendment to the present Ordinance relating to sale of bankrupt stocks of merchandise, etc. , stating that the business men feel they are not protected (as other cities) from such stocks being dumped upon the local market. Philip Harris and VCalder Bennett endorsed Mr. Gair' s statements and suggested the San Bernardino Ordin- ance as one that would meet the local needs. Ray Hammer, merchant, sought to address I the Council, but objection by Councilmen Krumm, Lelean and Stutt that Mr. Rammer in a ;newspaper article recently had made slurring and discourteous remarks about this Council ,and they did not wish to hear Mr. Hammer, without an apology from him, for his, unjust 'charges. Mr. Hammer, not making the apology, the Mayor sustained the objections of 'the Councilmen and ruled Mr. Hammer out of order . A motion by Councilman Lelean, ' seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the City Attorney prepare an Ordinance along the lines as suggested by the Business Men' s Association and San Bernardino Ordinance, was ,adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. CITY HALL Mr. Wilson, architect of I;he new Post Office building, addressed the Council relative to plans, etc. for the .r000sed new City Hall buildin: . He was assured that he would be given an opportunity to submit plans, etc . , when the committee II reached that stage of its consideration. ELECTION I A motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the Resolution calling a special election on June 27, 1933, be rescinded, was unanimously adopted. A Resolution providing for a special election on June 13, 1933, fixing the number of precincts at four and the hours of election from 6 A. I. to 7 P. M. , was ,adopted by the unanimous vote of the board . APPLICATION (Street Dance) An application of Mrs. Ella D. Moore, of the Assistance League, for V 'permission to hold a street dance on East State Street between Orange and Fifth Streets, II on the evening of July 4, 1933, was presented and unanimously granted upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Spoor. 327 BIDS - PROPOSALS Barnum & Flagg, Riverside, presented a proposal for care and maintenance of the City typewriters and adding machines per .annum. Redlands Oil Company presented a proposal for supplying first grade :asoline to the City autos for the month of June, 1933, at 1140 per gallon delivered. The proposals were referred to the purchasing department with power to act. AUDIT The question of the annual audit of the City books was brought up by the Clerk presenting communications from the National Audit System Company, Oakland, and 0 Chas H. Petersen & Comoan , San Francisco, which were ordered filed. After due c9 consideration, a motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that G . E. Mullen, who has made the audit a number of years, be employed at a sum of $125 .00, was unanimousl adooted; the question of a monthly or quarterly audit being referred to the Finance Commissioner. INSU ANCE The question of considering proposals of Non-Boyd Insurance Companies for City fire insurance was referred to the Insurance Committee. The question of Public Liability Insurance covering the Swimming Pool, was referred to the Park Commissioner with power to act. BUSINESS LICENSES Councilman Spoor, Finance Commissioner, reported a delinquency of aoprox- imatel , 1800.00 in business licenses, and sought the attitude of the Council relative to same. It was suggested by members of the Council that a special effort through the police department be made to collect the delinquencies, and have the City Attorney file complaints where necessary. LIBRARY Members of the Library Board of Trustees considered with the Council matters pertaining to next years tax rate and Library apportionment . The rate for the current year is 140 and the reduction in assessed property values will necessitate a rate of 18r to raise the same revenue. Mr. Field, of the Library Board, stated that in view of the very large cut in last years apportionment, the Board felt it could make no further reduction and maintain the high standard of the Library. Councilman Krumm suggested that the Library Board carry the expense of maintaining the Lincoln Shrine (estimated at $1000.00 a year) and the apportionment to the Library be 180 on $100.00 of assessed valuation. Mr. Prendergast, of the Library Board, expressed the opinion that the Board could probably accept such proposal, other members of the Library Board requested time for further consideration of the matter. Definite action was deferred until time for fixing the tax rate. RESOLUTION - City Engineer_ • WHEREAS, George S. Hinckley has, as of date May 20th, 1933 completed twenty-five years of service as City Engineer of Redlands, and WHEREAS, His services have embraced a much wider range than that F embodied in his official title of City Engineer, and A 9' 328 WHEREAS; He has rendered such service generously and faithfully, to all classes of citizens alike, without stint, and upon demand, either during the regular hours of his employment, or outside of those hours, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council in regular session assembled this twenty-fourth day of May, 1933, expresses sincere appreciation, both for itself and on behalf of all the citizens of the community, of these services so ably, efficiently and unselfishly rendered to the City of Redlands during the twenty-five years last passed, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this statement of appreciation be recorded upon the minutes of this meeting, and a copy of the same be prepared in proper form and presented to Mr. Hinckley. The foregoing Resolution was presented by Councilman Lelean and duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. FIRE HAZARD (East State Street) Councilman Stutt called attention of the Council to the fire hazard in the old building at 413 East State Street. The Attorney was directed to notify the owners of the property that the hazard must be removed. MISCELLANEOUS In response to a verbal inquiry by J . Mangano, owner of the property at the Southwest corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue, the Clerk was directed to communicate to Mr. Mangano the present status of the proposed Central Avenue route for Highway 99 through this City, as it appears to this Council through information ' supplied by Councilman Spoor and Engineer Binckley. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, the meeting was adjourned to meet at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., May 25, 1933. Attest: �7.is�! . iA�zT o � LrD L( City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 25, 1933. I 10 o'clock, A. �. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krum, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk. Absent: Attorney Hartzell and Engineer Hinckley. ORLINANCE An Ordinance relating to the regulation and sale of certain kinds of merchandise, was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. 329 BUDGET Plans for next years budget were discussed at considerable length, relative to a downward revision of salaries and wages, resulting in adjournment until 1: 30 o'clock, P. M., May 26, 1933, for further consideration. CITY HALL The question of continued efforts of the Building Committee toward plans for a new City Hall building was considered. Councilmen Spoor and Lelean expressing themselves as favorable to continued efforts and Councilmen Krumm and Stutt opposing . Mayor Fowler suggested that the consent of the Smiley interests was necessary for the O use of certain park lands desired, if a new building is erected, and the matter was C0 d continued, pending definite action by said interests. Q No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned meet at 1: 0 P. M. on Friday, May 26, 1933 . Attest: A City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California Mav 26, 1933. 1:30 O'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk. Absent: City Attorney Hartzell and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1933, and the adjourned regular meetings of May 24 and 25, 1933, were read and approved. Councilman Krumm recommended that a better grade of oil be purchased for use of the City trucks and tractors. Referred to the purchasing department. FIRE DEPARTMENT The policy of the City in not answering fire calls to fires outside the Cit was discussed at some length, Councilman Krumm expressing the opinion that the present policy was probably too drastic: Councilman Lelean, Commissioner of the Fire Department, stated that efforts were again being made by the department and interested citizens outside the City to work out a satisfactory plan in the matter. PUBLIC MEETINGS The Mayor called attention of a meeting to be held at the local Legion Hall on June 1, 1933, at 7:30 P. M. , to be addressed by Councilman Spoor on matters pertaining to recent National legislation effecting pensioners; and a meeting of the Citrus Belt Division, League of California Municipalities, at Chino on evening of 33® May 26, 1933. DECORATION DAY Members of the Council announced their intention of joining the parade y!, on Decoration Day, Councilman Stutt tendering the use of his car for the occasion. RESOLUTION ' (Death: C. N. Andrews) The Mayor announced to the Board the death of C. N . Andrews, local resident and former member of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, That this Council does hereby express its regrets at the passing of C. N . Andrews, a. former member of this Board; and does hereby extend to the bereaved widow and family the sincere sympathy of this Board in their loss. RESOLVED, Further, That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Board and a copy sent to Mrs. Andrews. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND Councilman Spoor, Finance Commissioner, reported the sale of Government , Bonds, belonging to the Cemetery Endowment Fund, and re-investment of funds in local Municipal Bonds at a profit to the City. BUDGET The budget was next considered, and the cutting of salaries and wages and other economies were discussed, and the hearings continued until 2 o'clock, P. M. ,I May 31, 1933. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet at 2:00 o ' clock, P. M. , May 31, 1933 . Attest: iG ty Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 31, 1933. Two O'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, Calif- f lornia, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krum, .Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: Engineer Hinckley. The Mayor called the meeting to order and noting a large delegation of citizens present, stated that the Council was ready to consider such matters as anyone it 4 331 wished to submit. Arthur Gregory, as spokesman for the County tax payers Committee, addressed the Board in a plea for a lower City tax rate in order to profit by the reduced assessed value. He favored a further cut in salaries and wages of City employees, and was sustained by F. W. Moore, Oscar Harris and others. Philip Harris, Calder Bennett and others questioned the general benefits to be derived by a further cut of salaries and wages. Councilman Spoor called attention of the group to the fact that the City had reduced taxes in the period of 1931-32 about 12%, while the County had increased in the same .eriod about 4%. He outlined a tentative plan for a rate of 7t4 approximately the same as last year, thus saving to the tax payers the benefits of the C) 00 reduction in assessed values, without cutting salaries and wages, by use of surplus d funds. Councilman Krumm urged lower taxes, not by use of surplus funds, but by cutting surplus salaries and wages. Councilman Lelean opposed both matters; the one of usingtifunds as bad business policy, the further cutting of salaries and- wages as unjust to the City employees. Councilman Stutt in a general way endorsed Councilman Lelean's views. Mayor Fowler expressed the hope of arriving at a base that would give some further relief to the tax payers without 'further cuts in salaries and wages. The group present, voted approximately three to one for a further reduction in salaries and wages if that is necessary for further tax reduction, and expressed their confidence in the Council arriving at a just solution of the matter. BUDGET The budget was discussed informally and department heads urged to submit tentative schedules of their demands for consideration at the next regular meeting. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 765, Relating to Regulation and Sale of Certain Kinds of Merchandise, introduced at the adjourned regular meeting of May 25, 1933, was duly 'adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krurnm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. BUSINESS LICENSES The license collector verbally presented the request of a number of business men for release from penalty for business license delinquency, which was refused by the Council. MUNICIPAL BOWL The use of the Municipal Bowl was granted to the Community Music Association for June 2, and July 4 and each Tuesday and Friday evening thereafter during the summer season. The B. P. 0. E. were granted the use of the Bowl on June 14 and the High School on June 9, 1933. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 47/2 City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands', California. 332 Redlands, California, June 7, 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the re:ular 'lace of meetin: . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last adjourned regular meeting were read and approved. BUSINESS LICENSES Dr. Brumbaugh addressed the Council and filed a written statement and data in a plea for a reduction in the business license rate paid by professinnal men, showing that the average rate paid in eighteen Southern California cities as $10.44 per year, and in Redlands as $30 to $35 per year. The matter was discussed at some length and referred to the Finance Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. tl REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department, Building and Sanitary Inspectors for the month of May, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. The iextensive work of the Sanitary Inspector was called to the attention of the Board by A Councilman Lelean. APPLICATIONS (Tent Meetings) Rev. Jos. D. Williams, of the Full Gospel Church at N.E.cor of Orange I Street and Western Avenue, made verbal application for permission to erect a tent and hold religious services for approximately one month, at the N.W.cor of Orange Street and Western Avenue. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded , by Councilman Lelean, that the application be granted, subject to Police regulations, was unanimously adopted. (Street Banner) Judge Potter, representing the Business Girls of the Y. W. C. A., made verbal application for permission to hang a banner across the street advertising a benefit show at the Prosellis on the evening of June 29, 1933. Auer due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the application be denied, was unanimously adopted. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 766, Relating to Outside Contractors, introduced May 17, 1933,. was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. RESOLUTION _ (Gas Rate) Attorney Hartzell presented the following resolution, which, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, was unanimously adopted: ' I tl 333 RESOLVED, that the City of Redlands join with the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino and Colton in the employ- ment of engineer, Lester S. Ready, to represent before the Railroad Commission of the State of Calif- ornia and in conference with the engineers of the Railroad Commission and of the Southern California Gas Company, the cities and communities in the eastern division of the territory served by the Southern Calif- ornia Gas Company in order to obtain for the gas consumers of the eastern division a just and equitable proportion of the voluntary reduction of approximately one million dollars in yearly charges by the gas company for gas furnished to its consumers and that the City of Redlands pay the sum of $300.00 as its share of Mr. Ready's fee. 'd'{ • _AL SERVICE EXCHANGE cD GYa The Social Service Exchange Committee, consisting of Geo. S. Hinckley, E. H. Spoor and E. M. Cope, presented an itemized budget and requirements for the Service during the coming year. A motion to table for later consideration made by Councilman Krumm , seconded by Councilman Stutt, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Spoor and Lelean. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Louise C. Maud, expressing appreciation of Street repairs in the residence section was presented and ordered filed. CITY PRINTING The Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for printing and supplies for the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1933. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of June 5, 1933, was presented and ordered filed: "Minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Redlands, held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7:30 o'clock, kj. M., Monday, dune 5, 1933. Present: President Moore, members Fowler, Williamson, Sweeney, Hinckley, Secretary Hartzell. Minutes of the meeting of May 1 were read and approved as read. The petition of Mrs. 011ie Guin for permission to remove the pepper tree in front of No. 1007 Webster Street was presented, and after discussion, on motion of Hinckley, seconded by Fowler and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council • that such petition be denied. The petition of F. H. Young for leave to remove the pepper tree and four eucalyptus trees on Elizabeth Street between West Crescent Avenue and Fountain Avenue was presented. After discussion, on motion of Sweeney, seconded by Williamson and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the petition be denied. President Moore directed the attention of the Planning Commission to the fact that the vacant lot at the southwest corner of East Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street which is now being used by many of the towns- people as a parking place will soon be covered by a building to be erected thereon and suggested that it might be advisable for the City Council to endeavor to secure a lease for no consideration or for a nominal consideration from the Southern Pacific Railway Company, of a portion of the railroad company's. property which is unoccupied and unused at the corner of Central Avenue and Fourth Street; that the City, if needed, place the grounds in shape, install adequate entrances and line off the grounds for use by the townsmen as a free parking place. After discussion, the Planning Commission endorsed the recommendation of Mr. Aoore and directed the Secretary to communicate the suggestion to the City Council." 334 Upon motions duly seconded and carried, the first two recommendations • it of the Planning Commission, were approved, and the third (relating to free auto park- ing lot at Fourth and West Central Avenue) was tabled. DEMANDS ' Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, bills and salaries were ordered paid s audited by the Finance Committee. BUDGET The budget for the fiscal year was again considered, with Councilman Spoor, Finance Commissioner, submitting a proposed budget providing for a tax rate of $1.15, and yor Fowler one for a rate of $1.20. Councilman Spoor's rate contemplating the use of some of the surplus funds on hand and no further cut in salaries. Mayor Fowler's rate calling for an approximate 5% cut in monthly salaries above $100.00 and using none of the surplus. The two proposed budgets submitted were fully considered from their several angles. Councilman Krumm moved the approval of the Mayor's budget, seconded by Councilman Stutt. Councilmen Spoor and Lelean entered strong protests on the grounds that they wished time for a study of the Mayor's proposed budget, claiming pit was framed by the other two members and the Mayor without their participation -- not { having been invited to the two sessions of the trio. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, to adjourn to meet at Two o 'clock, P. M., June 15, 1933, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean and Spoor. Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. p The Mayor supported the motion and declared the meeting adjourned. CITY HALL Mr. Wilson, architect, for the new Post Office building, was present' land submitted plans, etc. for a proposed new City Hall, which very favorably impressed members of the Council and he was assured that he would be given every consideration if and when the City could see its way clear to build. Attest: 0-e\-161-244 CT City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - y Redlands, California June 15, 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. o d 335 RIIE_CT ION This being the time fixed by Resolution of this Board and per adjourn- ment, the Council proceeded to canvass the returns of the Special Election held in this City on June 13th, 1933, and upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Coun- cilman Spoor, the Resolution declaring the result of the election and showing the whole number of votes cast in the City; the proposition voted upon; the number of votes given at each precinct for and against such proposition; the total number of votes given in the City for and against such proposition and directing the City Clerk to enter on the records of the Council a statement of the result of said election, was CA ado 'ted by the unanimous vote of the Council. 01001 STATEMENT OF RESULT Special Election, June 13, 1933. Whole number of votes cast in the City - 3599 Proposition voted upon: "Shall the City of Redlands permit the the sale, in the City of Redlands, of "beverages" as defined in the "National Prohibition Act" as the same was amended on March 22nd, 1933 by the Congress of the United States, by "on sale" licensees in restaurants ., public eating places, clubs, boarding houses, drive-in eating places and/or hotels which have been in operation, as such, within the City of Redlands for a period of not less than one year prior to making application for license to make such sales, which beverages shall be consumed only with meals furnished in good faith to patrons, and the sale by "off sale" licensees in original .packages for consumption off of the premises only; provided that no public saloon, public bar or bar room or other public drinking place where beverages, as defined in said "National Prohibition Act", are consumed upon the premises, shall be premitted or allowed. " Precinct Vote: Absent Precincts 1 2 3 4 Vote Yes 459 307 668 448 27 No 370 ' 293 733 280 14 Total votes: Yes, 1909; No, 1690. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 767, Relating to Sale of Beer and Wine in the Cit of Redlands, was introduced by Councilman Spoor and laid over under the rules. CONTRACT (East Lugmla Mutual Water Co.-City of Redlands) Attorney John.. Sum', 3., San: Bernardino, presented to and considered with the Council a proposed contract between the East Lugonia Mutual Water Comoany and the City of Redlands, relating to the ownership and rights of said parties in the property and holdings of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, so called. Action was deferred, upon request of Councilman Krumm, until the next regular meeting to permit of further consideration by the Attorneys and Councilmen. REPORT The Clerk reported that Public Liability Insurance at the Swimming pool had been awarded to Pacific Indemnity Company, Dexter & Sawyer, local agents, at a minimum premium of $157.50, being the lowest bid submitted. BUDGET A motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that the 336 Y ! budget be made without cutting salaries and/or wages, resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor and Stutt. Noes: Councilman Krumm and Mayor Fowler. Department appropriations were next considered, the Mayor submitting a proposed budget of approximately $132,000.00 for the General Fund, which after deduction of miscellaneous receipts, leaves approximately $111,000.00 to raise from Vtaxation, requiring a rate of a fraction less than $.80, which with a Library rate of G R $.18 and Bonds rate of $.28 makes a total rate of $1.26. The Mayor and other Council- men expressed the opinion that the budget could be brought to a $1.25 rate, and the 4', Clerk was directed to submit a tentative budget based on said rate, for consideration and action by this Council at its next regular meeting. DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONERS In considering the budget for the next fiscal year, Councilman Spoor called attention to his proposed budget, appropriating to the Street Department $42,850.00, claiming that amount was sufficient, based on the present year expendi- tures. Councilman Krumm thought different and so expressed himself. In a verbal controversy, an exchange of commissioners was suggested, and a motion by Councilman NV Lelean, 'seconded by Councilman Stutt, that Councilman Spoor be Commissioner of the ' departments now under Councilman Krumm, and Councilman Krumm be the Commissioner of ' the departments now under Councilman Spoor, was adopted by the votes of Councilmen Lelean and Stutt and Mayor Fowler; Councilmen Spoor and Krumm, not voting. It was ordered that this alignment be effective July 1, 1933. V MLSCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor, Finance Commissioner, again insisted upon strict compliance with the order of this Board that all purchases be made through the Purchasing Department. He stated that the order was being generally complied with, Councilman Stutt being the exception this time. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ( i tnjc-17:144s City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. V - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - V V Redlands, California June 21, 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . 11 . ' Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. D Absent: None. ' 337 Minutes of the last regular meeting of June 7, 1933 and the adjourned re:ular meetin: of June 15, 1933, were read and approved. BUSINESS LICENSES Dr. C. G. Hilliard addressed the Council in a plea for a reduction in the Business License schedule and rates as applied to Professional men. This matter having been presented to the Council at the last regular meeting and referred • to Finance Commissioner Spoor, for investigation and recommendation, Councilman Spoor expressed the opinion that the schedule and rates were fair and if the M. Ds. had paid 7H more than just, the fault was with them in not making proper report to the license C) collector, and recommended that no change be made in the schedule and rates, and 02 d suggested that the, M. Ds. file proper reports of thier gross income with the License Collector. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, it was so ordered. HIGHWAY 99 W. .C. Collett, representing the Chamber of Commerce Committee, addressed this Council and filed a Petition # 4106 for the opening and widening of Central Avenue in the program for the Central Avenue route for Highway 99 through this City. The Petition was ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to appoint a Committee of three, consisting of the City Engineer and two others to check the petition and submit to this Council a proposed assessment district for the contem, plated improvement. REPORT Report of the Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of May, 1933, was presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCE Ordinance kio. 767, Relating to the Sale of Beverages under Chapter 178, Statutes of 1933, State of California, introduced at the adjourned regular meet- ing of June 15, 1933, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. FORMS - BEER Certain blank forms for applications for sale of beverages, licenses, receipts, etc., were approved by the Council. APPLICATIONS - Sale of Beverages The following applications were presented by the Clerk: 1. Doell & Doell 14, Andrew Wierenga 2. R. G. Drollinger 15. Orange Drug Store 3. Wm Herzog 16. Harry M. Wisman 4. Martha Huizing 17. Isser Woll 5. A. E. Judd 18. John H. Elkins II 6. R. C. ungers 19. Vernon Beverage Co. Long Beach, Calif. 7. Emil Jure 20. Winkelman & Rhodes San Bernardino,Cal. 8. Richard McQuid.y 22. Golden Glow Beverage Co. ,San Bernardino,Cal. 9. Casa Loma Hotel 23. San Bdno Bottling Co. , San Bernardino,Cal. 1(4 Ernie E. Scamell- 24. Clover Leaf Products Co. ,San Bernardino,Cal. 11. A. J. .Schott 25. Simon Levi Co., San Bernardino,Cal . 12. Gregor L. Schulte 13. Edwin H. Thamann 338 The application of R. C. Jungers # 6, was denied, being located less : than 500 ft. from school property; application # 7, Emil Jure, was denied, having been convicted of possession of liquor; all other applications were granted subject Ito completion of the application and the approval of the Building Inspector and Sec- I iretary of the Board of Health, and upon approval of the Ordinance by the Mayor at 12 o 'clock noon, June 22, 1933. CONTRACT (East Lugonia Mutual Water Co.-City) John B. Surr, Attorney, San Bernardino, California, again considered with this Council a contract between the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and the City of Redlands relating to ownership and rights of said parties in the property and holdings of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, and after minor changes, was approv- ed upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, Councilman Spoor voting "No", stating he had not had the opportunity to give it the personal consider- ation he desired. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to sign same for and on behalf of the City. II _ Councilman Krumm reported that by agreement, the canalage charge by the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company for the City's use of the pipe line under agreement dated `March 21, 1928, is now fixed at 2kt per inch, a reduction of z¢ per inch from previous rate. TREE REMOVAL Hugh Montgomery, requested permission to remove two out of three of the pepper trees along the south line of West Highland Avenue between Alvarado and California Streets at the front of his orange grove. Refereed to the Engineer and Street Committee with power to act. PERMIT d The application of the Holiness Church to erect a tent and hold 1 gospel meetings on the lot adjoining the church building at the southwest corner of I Clay Street and Western Avenue, was granted, subject to consent of residents in that vicinity. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet at Two O'clock, P. M., on June 22, 1933. Attest: . A. 07-"XCINli L2--- City Clerk. ,JCityClerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II9 339 Redlands, California June 22, 1933. Two O'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council, City of Redlands, Calif- ' ornia, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. POLICE AUTO Councilman Stutt expressed opposition to purchase of a new police C9 car as an unnecessary expenditure of City funds. Councilman Spoor, Police Commissioner, stated the purchase had been made from Lange & Runkel at a price of $705.25 and the demand approved by the Finance Commissioner. Councilman Krumm expressed the opinion that it was money well spent; as it. would eliminate a $300 .00 annual allowance to the Chief of Police for use of his own auto. CITY HALL Architects, Wilson of Riverside and Jones of San Bernardino, were present seeking information as to the status of the proposed new City Hall. They were requested to 'confer with the Committee, Councilman Stutt, Chairman. BIDS This being the time as advertised, for the opening of bids for the City printing for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1933, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: T. W. Davis $ 526.00 Gardner & Sedgwick 524.15 Citrograph Printing Co. 526.00 Arthur's Commercial Press 518.25 for schedule of items prepared by the City Clerk. The bid of Arthur's Commercial Press being reasonable and the lowest, on motion, the said Arthur ' s Commercial Press was awarded the contract for the City printing for the fiscal year commencing July 1st, 1933, applicable only to the items submitted for bid. All other bids were rejected. The Redlands Daily Facts presented the only bid for ]gal publications which was accepted subject to a reduction of 5¢ from the second publication rate of 450 . APPLICATIONS (Sale of Beverages) The following applications were presented by the City Clerk: 21. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company 26. Norman McConkey 27. Howard Waymire 28. Citrus Juice Company, San Bernardino, California. Upon motion duly seconded, the said applications were granted. Attorney Hartzell reported that upon investigation of the A. E. Judd case, as requested at the last meeting, he found the date of conviction was April 21, 1933, the date the State Act went into effect was April 27, 1933, which sustains Mr. Judd in his application for the permit granted him at the last meeting. The case of Emil Jure, who was denied a permit at the last meeting was next considered, and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, 340 the action of the last meeting was rescinded, and a permit granted, Councilman Lelean not voting. The question of what constitutes a "meal" under Ordinance No. 767, was discussed, but no action taken. SIDEWALK Councilman Krumm presented the request of Mr. Thornquest for the City to bear part of the expense of reconstructing the sidewalk and curb at the front Sof his place of business on West Citrus Avenue in the process of improving and remodel- ing, stating that ten bags of cement would be satisfactory to Mr. Thornquest, he to bear the balance of the cost, and it was so ordered. REsaLuT I_ON (Nos. 9 & 10 on ballot, June 27, 1933) Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the' following Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, Propositions No. 9 and 10 on the ballot to be voted on June 27, 1933, providing that over $17,000,000 shall be diverted from the gasoline tax funds to the general fund for payment of bond interest and redemption on outstanding highway bonds for the biennia ending June 30, 1933, and June 30, 1935, and WHEREAS, It is estimated that from 10,000 to 12,000 men will be thrown out of employment in the State of California if these funds are diverted, thus aggravating the present acute situation of unemployment, and WHEREAS, The Claifornia State Highway Commission has co-operated by the expenditure of their funds to relieve the unem- ployment situation; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Redlands in adjourned session this 22nd day of June 1933, does hereby declare, in its opinion, that the interest of the State of California will be served, during the present crisis of excessive unemployment, by retaining this money for highway construction, the greatest portion of which is paid to labor, by voting "NO" on above Proportions 9 and 10. Councilman Krumm voting "No" . (Public Works Program) Upon motion duly seconded and carried the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That City Engineer Geo. S. Hinckley and Finance Commissioner E. H. Spoor be and are hereby appointed by the Redlands City Council in regular adjourned meeting this 22nd day of June, 1933, with full authority to act, and they are hereby empowered to complete negotiations for the financing of projects to be constructed by the City of Redlands under the President 's Public Works Program, subject to confirm- ation by the Redlands City Council. HIGHWAY 99 Pursuant to instructions at the last meeting, M yor Fowler named the following Committee for checking the petition and submitting to this Council a proposed assessment district for the improvement: Councilman Stutt-Chairman, Frank W. Moore and Engineer Hinckley. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councilman Lelean made request for and was granted a leave of pp absence out of the State for two or three months, after July 5, 1933 . P 34.1 BUDGET A proposed budget for the General Fund for the next fiscal year amounting to 5128,350.00 was presented by the 'Finance Commissioner and after consider- ' ation of the several department appropriations, was approved by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Krumm, claiming the Police Department had been discriminated against. APPLICATION The application of C. S. Freeman, Tujunga, California, for a `ti position in the Engineering or Construction Department, was presented by the City CD `Z O4 Clerk and ordered filed. gct COMMUNICATION A communication from Geo. W. Rowe endorsing the issuance of beverage license to Mr. Judd was presented and ordered filed. MISCELLANEOUS Application of the provisions of Ordinance No. 762 relating to hand laundries; and matters pertaining to auto parking for out of town cars; City dump; Cit .ro.ert insurance; garbage contractor removal of trash from the Post Office, were considered and referred to department Commissioners. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet again on June 29th, 1933, at Two O 'clock, P. M. Attest: /edr/l/alc City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California June 29 , 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redland, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of June 21, 1933 and the adjourned regular meeting of June 22, 1933, were read and approved. POLICE AUTO Chief of Police Thomas addressed the Council in protest of the proposed plan to place a City auto at his disposal, that he preferred to use his own car. He stated that the retiring Police Commissioner had failed to confer or co-oper,- 7 342 ; late with him in matters pertaining to the department. Councilman Spoor denied the charge stating that upon occasional calls at the department he found the Chief not in; that ' the purchase of a car for use of the Chief was an economical move, in that it would save 425.00 a month allowance to the Chief for use of his own car. The Mayor terminated the controversy by referring it to the new Police Commissioner, Councilman Krumm. COMMUNICATIONS ' I A post card communication from "Wright White" (anonymous) protesting Lthe City 's contribution to the Community Music Association, was presented and ordered I" ; filed. A communication from Dick Dickson, District Manager of Fox-West Coast Theatres in commendation of the splendid work of the Police Department in the recent hold-up of Manager Jones of the local theatre, was presented and ordered filed.' APP -CATIONS (Sale of Beverages) The Clerk presented the application No. 29 of Cocoa Cola Bottling Company, Inc. for non-resident wholesale license; and the application No. 30 of Edwin H. Thamann, 211 Orange Street for an "On Sale" license, to supersede the "Off Sale" license granted him on June 21, 1933 . Upon motion, duly seconded and adopted, the applications were granted. The application of Robert C. Jungers, 115 Beacon Street, for permission to sell 3.2 beer during the school vacation, was presented by the Clerk. Mr. Jungers was denied a permit on June 21, .being located within less than 500 ft. of school property . The Attorney advised that it would require an amendment to the present Ordinance if Mr. Jungers''' application is granted. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the application was denied, Councilman Spoor not voting. RESOLUTION (Re: Death of Mrs. Melba Shaw Spoor) Upon motion duly seconded, the following Resolution was adopted: I ' WHEREAS, death has visited the home of a member of this Council, removing from our midst Mrs. Melba Shaw Spoor, wife of E. Herbert Spoor, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we, fellow members of the City official family, do hereby extend to Mr. Spoor and his family our sincere sym- pathy in this hour of sorrow and bereavement. That this Resolution be spread upon the records of this Council and a copy transmitted to Council- man Spoor. BUDGET - Tax Rate Matters pertaining to the budget and tax rate for the next fiscal I !year were again considered, telating toren appropriation for unemployment relief. Coun- ! oilman Spoor urged that 70 be added to the $1.20 rate heretofore determined necessary !for the current budget; Councilman Krumm contended that 20 was sufficient for the City,, +to appropriate for relief work in view of the $20,000.00 State bonds voted at Tuesday's election and Federal aid available. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt that 50 be added for unemployment relief, was 343 adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean and Stutt. Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Spoor, Councilman Krumm contending the appropriation as too large and Councilman Spoor contending it was too small. Mayor Fowler supported the motion and "declared it passed. The tax rate as thus determined being $1.25 on the $100.00 assessed value, divided as follows: General Fund $ . 75 Library .18 Bonds .27 Unemployment .05 714 based on an estimated assessed value of $14,000,000.00 and being understood that if QR dthe valuation falls materially below the estimate, the tax rate will be proportion- ately increased. PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM Councilman Spoor made verbal report of his trip to San Francisco in the interest of proposed local improvements under the National Public Works Program, and the Council requested him to continue his efforts and report his findings to this Board. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The question of traffic regulations at Orange and State Streets, was referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. Bills were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: Agile City 1erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California July 5, 1933. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands„California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 29, 1933, were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS 1 � The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Industrial Accident Commission; From League of California Municipalities relating to National Industrial Recovery Act and policy of National,Public Works Board. I f 3/44 U ,I PLUBIEER'S BOND The plumber's bond of Clarence J. Shirk for the year 1933, under Ordinance No. 755, was presented and duly approved by the City Attorney and Council, and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of June, 1933, and for the Building Inspector, Fire, Police and Sanitary Departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Lelean called attention to the. splendid work of the Fire Department and to the small per capita loss by fire the past year. INSURANCE The Clerk presented insurance proposals from R. Mervyn Fowlks and Frank W. Floyd, local agents. Referred to the Mayor and Engineer. UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, a Department to be known as the Unemployment Relief Department vas created and placed under supervision of Councilman Lelean, with Councilman Spoor acting during the absence of Councilman Lelean. HIGHWAY 99 Matters pertaining to securing State Highway funds in aid of the Central [Avenue route for Highway 99 through this City was considered at some length, and upon ) motion of Councilman Lelean, duly seconded and adopted, the Mayor, Engineer and Frank W. Moore were authorized and directed to go to Sacramento, at the City's expense, in Lan effort to secure funds for said improvement. LEAGUE MEETING The Mayor extended a verbal invitation to Council members to attend a meeting of the Los Angeles County League of Municipalities at Santa Ana, Jul 1• . DO�7CEN S Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, the Marshal was ! authorized and directed to receive dog license fees as follows for the fiscal year lending June 30, 1934; male or "spayed" female dog $1.00; female $2.00. BEVERAGE BOA CASH The Clerk presented the question of some of those who put up cash bond for beverage licenses as to whether the City would pay interest on same. The Council , determined that no interest would be paid by the City on such funds. BUDGET Councilman Spoor called attention of the Council to the fact that the ° reduction in assessed values was approximately 21.1 per cent as reported by the County Assessor, and suggested an increase in the tentative city tax rate of $1.25 as hereto- ( fore fixed on a 20 per cent reduction in values. He also called attention to failure hto provide for the amount of dismount that would follow under the recently adopted ;, tax-payment plan for this year. Councilman Stutt opposed any change in the $1.25 rate. Councilman Lelean expressed himself as favoring a rate that would be sufficient to !meet the needs of the City. Councilman Spoor recommended and moved that 31 be added 345 to the $1.25 tentative rate to take care of the increased reduction in values and the discount for early payments. The motion received no second. The Mayor suggested that further consideration be deferred until the next meeting. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: A' dOf c\C,; 10;;;;4/ City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 714 CD Qq d Q - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Redlands, California July 19, 1933. II Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, Calif- ornia, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. ° Absent: Councilman Lelean. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COIDIMUNT SAT T ON S The following communications were presented and ordered filed: E. H. Spoor, acknowledging receipt of the Resolution of this Council on death of Mrs. Spoor; Seismological Society of America, relative to providing earthquake IIresistance in public buildings; City of South Pasadena extending an invitation to a meeting of the Los Angeles County League of Municipalities on July 20, 1933; University of Southern California School of Government, relative to 1933-34 course; ,State Association of Architects, Los Angeles, relative to new laws effecting building departments; Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference advising of the annual meeting to he held at Monterey, August 23-26, 1933; Holmes & Narver, consulting engineers, relative to service in connec- tion with the National Industrial Recovery Act. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Standards, Washington, relative to zoning laws and zoned municipalities; League of California Municipalities, relative to gas tax revenues, and the next annual meeting of the League at Santa Cruz, September 18, 1933; II B 346 . Secretary Citrus Belt Division.League of California Municipalities, advising of the next meeting to be held at San Bernardino on July 28, 1933, with dinner at 6:30 P. M. The Clerk was directed to make six reservations for this City; California Municipal Utilities Association, urging opposition to 0 I proposed State taxation of Municipal Receipts. A communication from A. Gregory, Manager La Posa Hotel, requesting relief from the disturbance caused by the Police "squawker" located on the Security r, National Bank Building, and the noise of the heavily loaded trucks on State Street, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm, Police Commissioner, stated he already had the matter well in hand. A communication from H. H. Ford, requesting better fire protection in ' his district, was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. A communication from W. B. Danielson, local Westinghouse representa- tive, requesting an opportunity to bid on supplying the City with lamp globes, was referred to the Engineer and Lighting Committee. 1 A communication from Mrs. Louise C. Maud, 1445 Pacific Street, relative to street lights, etc. , was referred to Commissioner Spoor. i KILLINGSWORTH - Injury The City Attorney filed written notice with the Council of a re- Nhearing before the Industrial Accident Commission in the case of W. E. Killingsworth who sustained an injury to his foot on February 19, 1932, also a letter from Dr. Gent .y of the Board of Health, relative to same matter. Upon recommendation of the Attorney and Dr. Gentry, and a motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, it was ordered that Mr. Killingsworth be placed under treatment of a special- ist at Los Angeles in an effort to effect a permanent cure of the injury, and the Attorney and Dr. Gentry were directed to keep in touch with the case and report their • findings to this Board. APPLICATION Permit I The application of Safeway Stores, Inc. , for permission to place a brown colored sidewalk in front of their new store building at 20 East Citrus Avenue, and to change certain driveways was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was granted under super- vision of the City Engineer. GAS RATES A letter from Lester S. Ready, Attorney, representing this City in the gas rate case before the Railroad Commission giving data as to reductions made in the ' Eastern division of the Company 's service, was presented and ordered filed. U. S. FOREST SERVICE Upon request of Forest Supervisor Elliott, and motion duly seconded land carried, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the necessary papers granting tb the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, permission to j �, 347 construct and maintain "truck trails, firebreaks, trail or telephone lines' over land owned and controlled by the City ,in Sections 7 and lb., Twp. 1S, Range 2W, SBM. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Health Department for the month of June 1933, and Clerk, Library and Health Department for the year ending June 30, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the Clerk was directed to publish the Clerk' s annual report and have 300 booklets printed, Councilman Spoor voting "No". ORDINANCE Tti C) Ordinance No. 768, An Ordinance fixing the rate and levying the CO 341 Qproperty tax for the fiscal year 1933=3L, was introduced by the City Attorney and laid. over under the rules. POST OFFICE The Clerk presented an invitation from Redlands Lodge No. 30 F. & A. M. for this Council to occupy seats on the platform at the laying of the corner stone of the new Post Office building on Saturday July 22, 1933, at 3 o 'clock, P. M. RESOLUTION NO. 513 Highway 99 Onmotion, the Board adopted a Resolution instructing the City Engineer to make and submit plans and specifications for the improvement of East and West Central Avenue from East State Street to Tennessee Street, all as contemplated by. proposed Resolution of Intention No. 513, to be hereafter adopted. Pursuant to instructions the City Engineer made and submitted plans and specifications for the work contemplated by proposed Resolution of Intention No. 513, whereupon the Board adopted the following Resolution: RESOLVED: That the plans, profile, detailed drawings and specifications prepared by the City Engineer for the work and improvement contemplated under prop- osed Resolution of Intention No. 513, be and the same are hereby approved and adopted. On motion, the Board then duly adopted Resolution of Intention No. 513, which provided for the work and improvement and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. INSURANCE Engineer Hinckley for the Committee reported progress in the matters pertaining to City Insurance, but requested more time for final recommendation. The question of compensation insurance for all city employees wqs considered at some length, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Committee was directed to submit to this Council'.at its next regular meeting a written recommendation relative to property insurance and also compensation insurance for all City employees. CITY HALL _ Councilman Stutt of the Building Committee informed the Council that the Committee had practically agreed on G. Stanley Wilson, Riverside, as architect for the 'rososed new Cit Hall. Councilman Krumm opposed the Committee's choice on the grounds that he felt the Council should make the selection. The matter was considered at some length by Council members, resulting in action being deferred for further R w 3481 consideration at an adjourned session of this Board to be held at 2 o'clock, P. M. , Monday, July 24, 1933. STREET SWEEPER Councilman Krumm entered a pleafor the Street Sweeper to be placed back in operation, claiming that he had received numerous complaints as to the untidy condition of the Streets. Councilman Spoor, Street Commissioner, entered a strong protest to interference in the affairs of his department by other Commissioners and stated that he was sure his plans, just placed in operation, to sweep the streets by hand labor in the interest of the unemployed would be satisfactory . The controversy was a bit warm between the two Councilman, resulting in a demand of Councilman Spoor that Councilman Krum name six citizens who had complained of the condition of the Streets. Councilman Krumm named three: H. H. Ford, Dr. Weger, H. Winn, and stated he would submit a list of names at next meeting. A motion by Councilman Krumm, second- ed by Councilman Stutt that the Street Sweeper be placed back in operation failed of passage, Councilman Spoor and the Mayor opposing, Councilman Lelean being absent. S_REET TREES IICouncilman Stutt raised the question of payment for removal of trees from the parking space, stating he had to pay for removal of trees from in front of his place, while, he understood, the City removed trees from in front of Councilman Krumm's place, and without securing permission from the Planning Commission or this Board. Engineer Hinckley stated that it was customary to remove dead trees at City expense and without obtaining sanction of the Commission or Council. Councilmen Stutt and Spoor contended that the trees removed were not dead. Councilman Krumm and the ! Engineer said the trees were in bad shape with dead limbs dropping to the sidewalk. motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that Councilman Krumm be required to pay the cost of removing the trees, was unanimously adopted, Councilman tKrumm challenging the City to collect . FINANCE & POLICE COMMISSIONER Commissioner Krumm recommended that the City purchase a better grade of oil for use by City cars, suggesting bids be called for Eastern oil; permission ; for right hand turns against the stop signal; the establishment of police patrol in suburban districts with telephone connection to the Police office; that he would hold up until the next meeting any claim against the City not properly approved by the Department Commissioner at 12 o 'clock noon on date of Council meeting. The above ; recommendations were approved by the Board. EMPLOYEES Councilman Krumm entered his protest to the re-employment of A. J. ; Foster, dismissed from the City ' s employ as a non-resident and alien. Councilman Stutt, Park Commissioner, explained that Mr. Foster had completed his naturalization and was now living in town. Councilmen Spoor and Krumm contended that the matter should have been acted upon by the Council, Mr. Foster having been dismissed by order of the ; Council. Councilman Stutt claimed that the policy of this Board placed the hiring oItll 349 and firing of laborers in the hands of the Commissioner and Superintendent of the Department, and no further action was taken. SALARIES AND WAGES Councilman Spoor reported certain changes in the salary and wage of some of the employees in the Street and Water Departments in an effort of equalization and adjustment, all of which were approved, except the wage of S. E. Kanady, which was fixed at a rate of $4.80 per day, a raise of $.40 over the rate fixed by Councilman Spoor. Councilman Spoor voting "No" . Councilman Spoor reported that while in Santa Ana a few days ago, he CD `D ascertained that the general average of salaries paid by this City is higher, and that cC the general average of wages is lower than Santa Ana pays. HAND BILLS, ETC. The question of police control over the placing of hand bills, etc. in autos parked on private property was discussed, and referred to the Police Commissioner. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourn- ed to meet at Two o 'clock, P. M., Monday, July 24, 1933. Attest: AO s • / ity Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California ' July 24, 1933 Two O'clock, P. i. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, • California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt, the Mayor, City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: Councilman Lelean and Spoor and Engineer Hinckley. The mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consult with the architects, relative to the proposed new City Hall, in an endeavor to reach a decision as to the choice of an architect. The Mayor suggested that each architect be heard separately and apart from the other, and it was so ordered, with the architects appearing in the following order: Mr. Marsh of Marsh, Smith and Powell, Los Angeles; DeWitt Mitcham, San Bernardino; Howard E. Jones, San Bernardino; Edward Voellmy, Redlands; G. Stanley Wilson, Riverside. After due consideration of the 11 ' City' s proposed new City Hall building program with each architect, a motion by Councilman Krumm that Howard E. Jones, San Bernardino, be employed, received no second. Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler expressed themselves as favoring Mr. Wilson. Upon 350 suggestion of Councilman Stutt further consideration was deferred until the next regular meeting. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: II 2r, ea City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California August 2, 1933 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at theregular place of meeting. Present: CouncilmenSpoor, Krum, Stutt, The Mayor, Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Lelean. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the adjourned regular meeting were read and approved after a correction on page 349, under the caption of "salaries and wages", by striking out the words "all of which were approved, except" and adding in place thereof the words "which were protested by Councilman Krumm" . After the name of S. E. Kanady strike out the word "which" . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From League of California Municipalities relative to provisions of the NIRA (National Industrial Recovery Act) , with copy of the Act; From Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Washington, D. C. , relative to provisions of the act as applied to Cities. WEST HIGHLAND AVENUE (Tree Removal) Attorney U. F. Lewis addressed the Council and filed a •etition @rotest- d ing the removal of pepper trees from the south side of West Highland Avenue between Alvarado and California Streets. At a previous meeting of this Board a request by Hugh Montgomery to remove some of the trees at the front of his grove was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with power to act. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the former action of tl this Board be rescinded and that no permit be issued for removal of pepper trees on the doptesouth line of West Highland Avenue between Alvarado and California Streets, was adopt:- ed d by the unanimous vote of the four members present. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building inspector and Fire Department for the month of Julys 1933, were presented and ordered filed. 351 NIRA The question of this City joining the N IRA was considered at some length, developing that the City was now practically on such base. A motion by Council- , man Krumm that the City join and so sign the agreement was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to sign and transmit the necessary papers to the proper authorities. FIRE CALLS - OUTSIDE Councilman Spoor for and on behalf of Mr. C. J. Barnes, Bryn Mawr, requested service of the local fire department upon call. Mr. Barnes proposed to LO naintian with the City a cash deposit of $25 .00, and to pay $25.00 for each call he made for fire department service. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the request be granted was duly. adopted, Councilman Stutt voting "No" . ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 768, An Ordinance fixing the rate and levying the property tax for the fiscal year 1933-34, introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Lelean. HIGHWAY # 99 Proceedings for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenue from East State Street to Tennessee Street were continued at the request of the City Attorney. BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS Upon request of Councilman Spoor, Street Commissioner, the sum of !28 0.00 was ordered transferred from the Street Desartment appropriation to the Unemployment Relief Department appropriation to cover wages of the Engineer and others connected with the Street Department who render services to the Unemployment Relief Department. CONTRACT -- AGREEMENT A proposal of Barnum and Flagg, San Bernardino, to service the City typewriters and adding machines for one year for the sum of $89.00, if paid in advance, was refused upon recommendation of the Finance Commissioner, and the department heads were directed to secure local service when needed. DEMANDS A statement of Roward Surr for Attorney _ees in connection with the Irvine Water Suit was presented by the City Attorney, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the City Attorney and Engineer were directed to collaborate with the other defendants in the suit in an effort to arrive at a just proportionment of expense to be borne by each, and to report their findings to this Board. BOWL Councilman Krumm recommended that the roadway around the Bowl be closed 352 . Referred to the Attorney for advice as to its legal status, being through property given the City by Smiley Brothers. The Park Commissioner was authorized and directed Ito place removal posts at the entrance from Eureka and Grant Streets. INSURANCE I IEngineer Hinckley of the Fire 'Insurance Committee filed a list of proposals and the recommendation of the Committee that the award be made to the low I ' ' bid, viz: F. W. Floyd, 7 E. State Street, local 'representative of non-board Companies, on a basic bid of $515 .00 on $55 ,030.00 fire protection for 3 years. Upon motion , duly seconded, the recommendation of the Committee was approved and adopted, and the Committee directed to place the same in effect at once. An estimate of the cost of State Compensation Insurance upon City ( Employees not now covered, viz: the Police, Fire, Park and Street Departments, entailing an initial premium of $1978.70 was presented. After due consideration, upon motion hof Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Committee was authorized and ' directed to secure the insurance, Councilman Stutt voting "No" . BUSINESS LICENSE The question of application of the City Business License Ordinance to ' Insurance agents, solicitators, wholesalers delivering from truck to retailers, etc. { was referred to the City Attorney for legal opinion. BIDS The Engineer submitted proposals by the following local firms for supplying the City with lamp bulbs for the year beginning August 17, 1933 : Nash Electric Company Orange Street Electric Shop E, P. Snyder Bell-Grassle Hardware Company Southwest Electrical Company ' Representatives of the General Electric and Hygrade bulbs were present and addressed ( the Council. The matter was considered at some length after which a motion by Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the City purchase "Hygrade" bulbs, was , duly adopted. It having heretofore been the custom of the City to rotate this business between the local representatives, the Engineer stated that this year was due the " Orange Electric Company, while the Nash Electric Company had submitted the proposal duly ' for "Hygrade" bulbs. Upon motion seconded and adopted, the selection of a local rep Iresentative was referred to the Engineer and Lighting Commissioner. WATER DEPARTMENT Commissioner Spoor of the Water Department verbally outlined to the Board plans for the betterment of the department, especially as related to delinquent water bills now amounting to approximately $14,000.00 domestic and $12,000.00 irri- i, gation. The pl.ans of the Commissioner received the approval of the Council, members ;' expressing confidence in the ability of the Commissioner and Water Superintendent to , handle the matter to the best interest of all concerned. CITY HALL The selection of an architect for the proposed new City Hall was next ' considered. A telegram from the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce advising that Mr. Wilson's 353 plans for City Hall and Library buildings had been approved by that City; letters from Herbert Powell, of Marsh, Smith & Powell and Harry C. Hartley, Los Angeles, were presented by the Clerk and ordered filed. After discussion pro and con as to the best policy for the City, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that Howard E. Jones, San Bernardino, be employed, was duly adopted, Mayor Fowler not voting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeti ad 'ourned. Attest: ft,/' J , I : a %�` CO Ci y Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. ectQ - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California August 9, 1933. Nine O 'clock, A. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, Californi. , regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent : Councilman Lelean and Attorney Hartzell. Mayor Fowler stated that the object of the meeting was to hear a Committee (composed of G. S. Biggin, A. N. Dike, Brooke Sawyer, Geo W. Rowe, John Collins, E. D. Patterson) representing local agents of Board Fire Insurance Companies, relative to fire insurance on City property. Mr. Biggin, chairman of the Committee, II addressed the Council questioning its; action in. awarding the insurance to one agent, also. a Non-Board Company. The matter was discussed by members of the Committee and Council, Council members assuring the Committee 4&€ that the Council was only endeav- oring to save the tax payers money wherever possible. A motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm that the Council give further consideration to the matte, was duly adopted, (after a motion to amend by Councilman Spoor that Non-Board Compani s be not considered received no second) , Councilman Spoor voting "No". Chairman Biggin of the Board Committee assured the Council of its desire to assist in reaching a sat- isfactory solution to the problem, expressing the opinion that the Board group would hot oppose a part of the insurance going to Non-Board Companies. The Board Committee was requested to submit to this Council a program for placing the insurance with one local agent, on a pro-rate of premium basis, for consideration and action at the next regular meeting . Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the action of this Council at its meeting on August 2, 1933, awarding the insurance to 3541 F. W. Floyd, local agent, was rescinded and held for naught, and the Clerk was directed II to so advise Mr. Floyd. SCHOOL E. A. Moore of the Planning Commission, verbally presented the appli- cation of Mrs. Chas Kitchen for permission to operate a private school at the northwest corner of Center Street and West Highland Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, ' seconded by Councilman Stutt, the request was granted, subject to formal action later ) I i Hy the Planning Commission and Council. FIRE DEPARTMENT (Outside Calls) The Clerk presented a check from C. J. Barnes, Bryn Mawr, as a deposit , for Fire Department service as per action of the Council at the last meeting . Also the application of Mrs. Helen Lyon, northeast corner Wabash and Sixth Avenues for like ljservice. The question of liability, etc . of the City by accepting a deposit for such service was discussed, and upon motion, the action of the Council at the last meeting relative to Mr. Barnes ' application was rescinded, and the Clerk ordered to return his check. After further consideration, and upon recommendation and motion of Coun- cilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the Fire Department answer outside calls with one apparatus and two men, with the charge for service left in the hands of the Council, was unanimously adopted, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the Fire Chief. MILL CREEK PLAYGROUND Upon request of the Forestry Department, verbally presented by Mayor Fowler, the City's reserved playground site in Mill Creek, was released to the Govern- ) ment, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the necessary papers accordingly. COMMUNICATION A printed leaflet "Faith", sent in from 822 Calhoun Street, was presented and ordered filed. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. it " Attest: 216/615- City Clerk. uayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 0 u i %, h 355 Redlands, California August 16, 1933. Two O ' clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Spoor, Krum, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Lelean. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, and special meeting of rtt August 9, 1933, were read and approved. GQ COMMUNICATIONS Q CommunicationsConunications from the League of California Municipalities relative to the annual meeting at Santa Cruz, September 18-21, 1933, and information relating to loans from the Federal Government under the Public Works Program, were presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Health Department for the month of July, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. BEER LICENS S The Clerk reported the surrender of the "on sale" license permit issued to Howard Waymire, 309 East State Street, and the refund to him of the cash bond of $25 .00, by Special Warrant No. 449. The Clerk presented application No. 33, Chas T. Barr, for "on sale" license permit at 305 W. Colton Avenue, and application No. 34, Edward-Owen Corp. Ltd., for non-resident "wholesale" license permit. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, second- ed by Councilman Stutt, the applications were granted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of July 31, 1933, was presented and ordered filed: "Minutes of Regular Meeting of Planning Commission held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, Redlands, California, at 7: 30 P. M. on Monday, July 31, 1933. Present : Messers Moore, Sexton, Ford, Collett, Hinckley, Williamson, Hartzell. Absent: Members Sweeney and Fowler. Minutes of Meeting of June 5, 1933 were read and approved as read. The petition of Charles A, Boettgex requesting the City to remove every other pepper tree and to top the balance of the trees on the west side of Myrtle Street along the property owned by the petitioner, such work to be done at the expense of the City and without cost or expense to the petitioner, wqs presented. After pi consideration, the Planning Commission, on resolution, approved of the removal and topping pf the trees sought in the petition, but expressed no opinion as to the matter of expense or cost of doing the work. President Moore made a report of observations he had made at the meeting in Monterey of representatives from various plan- ning commissions throughout the state and suggested that it might be timely to secure action through the County Planning Commission from the Board of Supervisors looking to setback lines in the county territory adjoining the municipalities and along the main thoroughfares leading into the municipalities. Action on such suggestion was deferred to a later meeting . " Y 35GI iI Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the report was ordered filed . The question of payment for removal of trees requested by Chas A. Boettger was refer- red to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for investigation and report. ANNUAL AUDIT Report (in duplicate) of the Annual Audit of the City ' s Books by G. E. Mullen for the year ending June 30, 1933, was presented and ordered filed. ATTORNEY The City Attorney filed a written opinion (per request of the Board 1 { at a former meeting) of the law as applying to Insurance Agents, holding that said I lagents are not subject to a local business license. LAMP BULBS The Engineer reported that the Orange Street Electric Company had been awarded the contract for supplying "Hygrade" lamp bulbs to the City for the next, jyear, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to sign the papers necessary to carry out same. HIGHWAY # 99 Upon suggestion of the Attorney that certain preliminary work connected „ with the proposed assessment district and valuations of properties, etc. , for the ' Central Avenue route of Highway 99, could be accomplished by a committee of three to assist the Engineer in such preliminary work, the Mayor recommended R. A. Covington, Gordon Donald, Geo W. Rowe. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommendation of the Mayor was approved. UNEMPLOYMENT MEETINGS Councilman Stutt presented the verbal request of the unemployed lorganization of the City to provide a place for holding meetings when too cold outdoors. Referred to Councilman Lelean. _LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councilman Spoor requested and was granted a leave of absence out of the State for the month of September, 1933. The former action of this Board on May 18, 1932, that "x„1.7 vacations ; and loss of time be at the expense of the individual", was reaffirmed. DISTRICT LEAGUE MEETING Mayor Fowler called attention to the Citrus Belt District League meeting to be held at Martha' s Grill, with dinner at 6 : 30 P. M. on August 25 , 1933 , this City to furnish the program. PURCHASES The question of use of high and low grade gasoline was discussed at some length, occasioned by the use of the higher pr ced gasoline by the fire depar. t- dment. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that all purchases, ' including that of gasoline, be made through the purchasing department, was duly adoptjd, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the Chief of the Fire Department. ii 357 EtneLWORKS PROJECTS Councilman Spoor verbally reported his efforts and plans for securing government funds for the building of a gravity water line from Mill Cre-k to th- C1 J _ Country Club hills reservoirs, and offered and moved the adoption of the two follow- ing Resolutions: (1) RESOLVED, That the City Council of Redlands, California, does hereby approve the application to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works for the grant of One Hundred Thirty-two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($140,000) for the construction of certain water pipe lines, known as REDLANDS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 1, as made in application dated August 15, 1933, and executed by Geo S. Hinckley and O E. H. Spoor, official representatives of said Council. Aq (2) WHEREAS, The Municipal Water Department of the City of Redlands, California, d shows a net operating profit for the following years: 1931, 1932 and 1933 in excess of $50,000 per year, and WHEREAS, The profits of said Water Department are not pledged or otherwise encumbered, and WHEREAS, The City of Redlands has made application to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works for a grant of $132,300.00 for the construction of REDLANDS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 1; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Redlands in regular meeting assembled this 16th day of August, 1933, hereby pledges from the income of said Water Department the sum of $8000 per annum, commencing March 1, 1933, for the liquidation of the principal and interest of the loan amount of this said grant provided said grant be made by the United Stated and that the United States grants thirty per cent of this amount without obligation by the City of Redlands. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That interest at the rate of four per cent per annum is hereby pledged from the income of said Water Department on all monies advanced as a loan by the United States under this proposed grant accruing prior to March 1, 1934. The motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. INSURANCE The Clerk presented a proposed plan and distribution of premiums for the City ' s , fire insurance prepared at the request of this Council, by a Committee of representative local agents of Board Companies. Frank W. Floyd, local agent, and a special representative of Non-Board Companies, Los Angeles, addressed the Council, urging that the insurance be given him, having submitted the low bid at a former meeting. The proposed plan was ordered filed, and further consideration deferred until a later date, when all members of the Council could be present. MISCFLLANROUS N. L. Levering, addressed the Council in the spirit of good feeling occasioned, he said, by the arrival of another grandson, and presented the Council with a box of chocolates. A hearty vote of appreciation was accorded Mr. Levering, with best wishes for the grandson. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the mti een adjourned. Attest: aXic: `cdwl' ' t Ci y - . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California 358 YI Redlands, California September 6, 1933. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Lelean. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. INSURANCE SURVEY Mr. L. E. Neely, General Manager of the Policyholders Service Corp. , Los Angeles, addressed the Council and filed a written request for an opportunity ! of making a preliminary survey of the property insurance carried by the City . Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was ordered filed. UNEMPLOYMENT A . J. Blodgett entered a verbal protest against the Social Service 111 Department for cutting him out of relief work. Referred to Councilman Spoor for investigation and recommendation to the Social Service Department. DELINQUENT TAXES Upon advice of the City Attorney and request of the City Clerk (Auditor) , a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the City Clerk was authoriz ed and directed to accept as payment of delinquent taxes, the original tax plus 7% interest from July 1, 1932, for 1931 and prior years taxes; and the original taxes for 1932, plus interest from July 1, 1933. PETITIONS Tree Petition No. 834, Jane B. Gentry, for removal of umbrella tree at 111 W. Cypress Ave. , was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with power to act. Tree Petition No. 833, Chas Boettger, Northwest corner Fern Avenue and Myrtle Street, for removal of pepper trees at City expense was granted, upon 'motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Louise C. Maud, 1445 Pacific Street, request- ing that street lights at her place be turned on, was referred to the Engineer & Street Commissioner with power to act. Communication from the Cities of Pasadena and Riverside each seek- ing the 1934 convention of the California League of Municipalities, were presented and ordered filed. A communication from the local Workers Relief Association, relative to Social Service Exchange and Secretary Van Epps, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from California Municipal Utilities Association, advising of the annual meeting to be held at Santa Cruz, September 20 & 21 via s presented and ordered filed. ^ k�l 359 $s A communication from the Temporary Relief Committee of Southern California Municipalities, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge and Fire Department for the month of August, 1933, were presented and ordered file,. APPLICATIONS The application of Earl C. Norman, 529 High Avenue, for a position on the Police force, was presented and ordered filed. eM BEVERAGE PERMITS CD OZ The Clerk presented applications No. 31, B . P. 0. E. 4583, S. E. d d cor West State and Third Streets, for "On Sale" license; and No . .35, Arrowhead Brewin: Comoan Ltd. , Mill & E. Streets, San Bernardino, 'for "Non-Resident Whole- sale" license. The applications were granted, upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The Clerk reported the surrender of Beverage License by Great A. & P. Co., and the refund of cash bond of $25 by Special Warrant No. 460. GASOLINE STORAGE TANK The application of Redlands Heights Grove, Inc ., for permission to install a 6000 gallon gasoline storage tank on their property at NE. corner Texas Street and San Bernardino Avenue was presented by the Clerk, and granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt . THEATRE The application of R. F. Wilmert, 1238 Bellview Street, San Bernard- ino, for operating a moving picture machine at the "New State" Theatre, 107 West State Street, this City, was presented by the Clerk, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt was granted, subject to approval of the Fire.. Chief and Building Inspector. fiTDS (Auto Fleet Insurance) This being the time set by the . Tnsirance Committee for opening of bids for Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance of the City ' s fleet of cars, the following Companies presented proposals : COMPANY LOCAL AGENT Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. Dexter & Sawyer Globe Indemnity Company Eagle Indemnity Company W. H. Johnson Fidelity & Casualty Company Realty Company of Redlands Hartford Accident 4 Indemnity Co. Standard Surety & Casualty Co. Dike & Company Great American Indemnity Co. The above bids were submitted through the Redlands Insurance Agents' Association. Firemans Insurance Company Frank W. Lloyd Pacific Indemnity Company Dexter & Sawyer General Insurance Co. of America Geo. J. Fowler Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.. John T. Collins General Casualty Company of America Firemans Fund Indemnity Company " Upon motion of Councilman Krurmn, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the award was made to the lowest bidder, namely, General Casualty Company of America, John T. Collins, Local agent. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk was authorized and direct- ed to return the Certified Checks to the unsuccessful bidders. 1 " 3 6 0 BUSINESS LICENSES • Finance Commissioner, Krumm, considered with the City Attorney and Council members matters pertaining to wholesale truck and contractors licenses, and it was determined that steps be taken to collect delinquent licenses; and that Counci .man Krumm and Attorney Hartzell consider the license fees charged to trucks and make recommendation for such change as they deem proper. The Attorney was directed to prepare such affidavits and papers necessary in the case of bankrupt stock sales, etc. The Attorney was requested for legal advice as to the effect of recent legislation upon penalties and interest on Street Improvement Bonds. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Councilman Spoor suggested the advisability of installing a reflector type of signal (at a cost of approximately $20.00) to replace the electric flash at the West limits of the City. The matter was considered by memb ers of the Council, and no change ordered, at this time. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Councilman Spoor advised fellow members that he would not avail himself of the leave of absence for September, granted him at a former meeting. tl ppon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the former action uwas rescinded. The Clerk reported that a card from Councilman Lelean now on leave of absence, would probably not return before October 1. 1933. WATER BILLS Councilman Spoor, Commissioner of the Water Department, considered °with the Attorney and other Council members, methods and means for collection of past due water bills and the supplying of water in the future to such parties . ;The matter was left in the hands of the Commissioner and Water Department. CITY HALL Architect Jones, considered with Council members plans and specifica- Vtions for the proposed new City Hall, with minor changes ordered in the plans and further consideration deferred until September 13, 1933, at 9 O 'clock, A. M. HIGHWAY # 99 The Engineer and Attorney requested more time for completion of the preliminary work connected with the Central Avenue route of Highway 99 through the ,City. Upon motion, duly seconded and adopted, the request was granted, and ad- Jjournment of this meeting to meet at 9 A. M. , September 13, 1933 was ordered. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet on September 13, 1933 at 9 O'clock, A. M. VAttest: 04(Z Cit —kayhe City of Redlands, California . � 1; 367 361 Redlands, California, Sept . 13, 1933. Nine O 'clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at its regular place of meeting in the City Hall. Present: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent; Councilman Lelean. The Mayor stated that the object of the adjourned meeting was to consider matters pertaining to Highway 99 through the City, the proposed new City Hall and any other matters properly coming before the meeting . • EIRE DEPARTMENT The report of the Fire Chief on a fire call outside the City at I. E. R.Pdmani Yucaipa Blvd. , was presented and ordered filed. Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm no charge was made for the service. TAXES -_ PETITIONS The Clerk presented tax petitions Nos. 17 and 18, Mrs. aSam Kemp and Daisy F. Morgan, respectively, for corrections of errors in 1933 assessments as fully set forth in said petitions. The petitions having been checked and recommended by the City Attorney, were granted by the vote of the four members present. NTGHWAY 99 (Central Avenue Route) Matters pertaining to the proposed Central Avenue route for Highway 99 through the City were considered by the Council and interested property owners at some length. Upon motion, duly adopted, the action of this Council at its meeting July 19, 1933, adopting Resolution of Intention No . 513, was rescinded and held for naught and the tentative preliminary report of the engineer this day presented was approved and October 27, 1933, was fixed as a tentative date for the hearing . The Council pledged $20,000 of gasoline funds in aid of the project. CITY HALL Revised plans for the proposed new city hall were presented by Architect Jones, and after consideration, were approved by the four Council members present, and Mr. .Jones authorized and directed to prepare specifications and data necessary for submitting to the proper authorities, the City' s application for a Federal loan. WATER HIGH LINE The amended application for government funds to build the proposed "high line" for the city water department as outlined by Councilman Spoor, was duly approved. APPOINTMENT Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, A. E. Tracy, electrician, was appointed Deputy Building Inspector to serve at the pleasure of this Board. 362 1 UNEMPLOYMENT Mr. Quick of the local Unemployment Relief Association presentedthe request of the Association for the City to provide a place for winter meetingf of the Association. Referred to Councilman Stutt for report and recommendation to this Council. MISCELLANEOUS The CIS was directed to secure a copy of the recent ordinance of the City of Los Angeles relating to the registration of parties guilty of felony. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. pr:/ ..d4 ssat ' Mayor of the City of Redlands, City er . California. Redlands, California September 20th. 1. 933. Two o' clock PM A regular meeting. of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt the City Clerk and the City attorney. Absent: Mayor F. ;eler, Councilman Lelean and the City Engineer The Clerk called the meeting to order, announced the absence of the Mayor, and called for the selection of a Mayor pro tem. Upon motion of Ciauncilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, Councilman Krumm was chosen Mayor for this session of the Council. Councilman Krumm thanked his fellow members for the honor accorded him, i and called for the reading Of the minutes. The minutes of the regular meeting of Sept. 6th and adjourned regular meeting of Sept. 13th, were read and approved. APPLICATIONS The application of Geor:ia Ga 37 W. Colton Ave. for permission to operate a public dance at the K-P hall on E. State St., was presented by the clerk. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the application was tabled. Acting Mayor Krumm explained to Mrs. Gay that this action merely carried out the policy of this council in discouraging the operation of such places. The application of Mr. J . T. Windsor for permission to keep one cow at 1255 Herald St. , Was presented by the Clerk with the recommendation of the Secretary of the Board of Health that the application be denied. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the application be granted with the proviso that Mr. Windsor obtain the written consent of the two neighbors adjoining ' on the South of his property, was duly adopted and the clerk was directed to so ad- vise Mr. Windsor. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Pacific Coast Board of Underwriters advising of the annual meeting of Fire Chiefs Association to be held at Portland,, Oregon, Sept. 26th to 28th, 1933, and suggesting that the Fire Chief attend was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of the Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, , a leave was granted��ire Chief to attend, at his own expense, if he so desired. PLUMBER'S BOND A notice from the Columbia Casualty Co., of Los Angeles„ requesting re- lief from further liability on the plumber's bond No. 19289, maturing Sept. 20th, 1933, of Garrett Spoor, of 919 Post St. , this city, was presented by the clerk and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Spoor the request was granted, and notice ordered given to the Building Inspector. TAXES—PETITION The. clerk presented petition No . 19 for correction of clerical error Mrs. Sarah J. Esterbrook, in 1933 assessmentx as fully set forth in said petition. Up- on motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded. by Councilman Stutt, the petition was granted, having been checked and recommended by the City Attorney. REPORTS PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Special Meeting of the Planning Commission held Sept. 15th, 1933 at 7: 30 PM. , was presented and ordered filed: The plans and layout of the architect, Howard .E. Jones, for the 1,; proposed new city hall were presented and explained by Mr. Jones' assistant, Paul Ulmer. Various phases of the situation were considered and the members of the Commission seemed satisfied with the plans and layout . It seemed to the board members however that the location of the city hall on the present city hall site would be a mistake if some additional ground could not be obtained from the Smiley Park property immediately adjoining as all members were unanimous in the opinion that a public building of the size and design of the proposed city hall would be much more impressive and effective in appearance if it were not placed immediately at the street line. On motion of Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Sexton and unanimously carried, it was resolved 'that this Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that it ( the Council) endeavor to secure from the Smile;. Estate heirs a release or waivor of the reversionary right affecting the 10 feet of the land adjoining the city hall lot on the north and the 10 feet thereof adjoining the city hall lot on the west in order that the proposed new city hall building may be set back as far as possible from Vine Street and from Cajon Street within the limits of the additional land sought. On the motion of Mr. Sexton, seconded by Mr. Ford and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the Planning Commission of the City of Redlands approved the plans, sp;.cifications and location for the proposed netcity hall as designed and prepared by architect Howard E. Jones of San Bernardino, and that the chairman and secretaryofthe commission be and they are hereby authorized to express express such approval in such form of resolution as may be required by the United State Government when application is filed for money with which to construct the building. The petition of Mrs. Charles A. Kitching for leave to establish and ' maintain a small class of nursery school children on the property at the southwest corner of Center Street and West Palm Avenue was presented. No objection appearing thereto, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the establish- ment and maintenance of such shcool at such location meets with the approval of the Planning Commission. The recommendation relative to the proposed new city hall was considered at some length, after which it was decided to hold a joint meeting with the Planning 364 Commission on Oct. 2nd at 7:30 PM. , and that K. H. Field, of the Library Board and Architect Howard E. Jones be requested to attend said meeting for_ the purpose of giving further consideration to the City Hall project. The clerk was directed to give notice to members of the Council, the Planning Commision and. Library Board and I Mr. Jones. Reports of the Health Dept. and Bbilding Inspector for the month of August, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Spoor reported that the verbal protest of A. C. Blodgett, at a recent meeting, relating to the Social Service Dept. cutting him out of relief work, !II had been satisfactorily adjusted. Councilman Stutt requested and was granted more time for report and red,- commendation relative to request of the Unemployment Relief Association for the City to provide a place for the Association to hold its meetings this winter. Councilman Spoor reported the supplying of additional data and information in the City' s application for Federal Aid in the building of the n-High Line" for the Water Dept. II Matters pertaining to the Social Service Committee meetings and the ap- parent H � lack of proper notice being given to Committee members was brought up by acting Mayor Krumm. Councilman Spoor stated that a reorganization of the various committees would probably be under way soon. BUSINESS LICENSES Mr. H. J. Morriss roofing contractor, Colton, addressed the Council in protest to the classification kxl As outside contractor in which the License Col- lector had placed him under Ordinance No. 766, thereby increasing his license fee from $ 12 to $ 50 per year. Mr. Morris stated he maintains a warehouse at 1122 E. Colton Ave. , this city. The City Attornry interpreted the Ordinance as applicable to Mr. Monist case, sustaining the License Collector' s interpretation. The matter i II -as considered at some length but action was deferred until the next regular meeting. The Clerk was directed to secure a copy of the San Bernardino Ordinance relating to such cases. COMPENSATION Kiilingsworth Upon recommendation of Finance Commissioner Krumm, the City Attorney and City Engineer were authorized and directed to proceed at once to have the Killings- worth Accident Claim case re-opened before the Industrial Accident Commission, and to report to this board the progress of same. YLAI.EB-&_ S REST D .PTS. Commissioner Spoor of the Water and Street Dept. , announced his _pelicy of no one being employed in his Dept(s Yithout first securing his OK, and requested ap- proval of his policy by the Council. The request was granted. II• BILLS AND SALARIES Bills and salaries as audited by Finance Committee were ordered oaid. No further business demanding attention, upon motion, the meeting, adjourned to meet at , two o.> oma, ,1' d. Sept. 27th, 1933. Cjiff-‘. a _ar Ill L/� Latta-41I .r_ ` C itv " - _ (4(04.-.Mayor of the City of Red ands, alifornia 365 Redlands, California September 27, 1933 Two o'clock PM. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, hold at the regular meeting place in the city hall. Present:. Councilmen LeLean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler, the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None CITY HALL Tzti® C9 -Architect Jones, of San Bernardino, was present and considered with the 1001. Council matters pertaining to the proposed new city hall building. He was directed d .G to proceed to the making of blue prints and assembling of data necessary for filing the City's application for Federal Aidin the project, and was requested to be present at a joint meeting of the members of the council, the Planning Commission rand the Library Board at 7: 30 PM. , October 2, 1933. - CLAIMS - DAMAGES , The clerk presented the claim of J. H. Lyle, 1928 Poster Street, San Bernardino, California,- administrator of the Estate of Pedro Moya, deceased, Redlands, against the City,for- -damages and compensation for the killing of Moya by H. L. Thomas city policeman, on the 12th day of August, 1933. After due consideration the follow •ing resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Redlands does hereby acknowledge receipt of said notice of claim and deman ; that the City Council of the City of Redlands for and on behalf of the City of Redlands and for and on behalf of the Clerk or Secretary of the Council of the City of Redlands, and for and on behalf of the Mayor of the City of Redlands, denies any and all ' liability of the City in said matter, and directs that such notice of claim and demand be filed. CjZMM TNT MIONS A communication from the City Treasurer suggesting that the appointment of a cash' er to be in charge of all payments of bills due the city, and that the treasurer be accorded a regular seat at the council meetings was presented by the clerkand ordered filed. The suggestion as to the cashier was referred to Council- man Krumm and the Engineer for report and recommendation. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that it be obligatory upon the Treasurer to attend the regular sessions of the council, was unanimously adopted. A communication from President Criddle of the Citrus Belt Division of the, Municipal League of California advising of a meeting to be held at the Anderson Hotel, Colton, California Se tember 29 1933 at 6: 30 PM. , was presented by the Clerk and ordered filed; reservat' ons for dinner were ordered for six. 366 RESOLUTIONS A copy of a resolution of the local. Chamber of Commerce endorsing the plans of the City in the matter of obtaining Federal Funds to finance the building of the "High Line" for the City Water Department, was presented and ordered filed. A copy of a resolution adopted by the Workerto Relief Association, W. E. Finney, Chairman, and Enos J. Woodward, Secretary, suggesting that Councilman Spoor, acting commissioner of the Social Service Department, during Commissioner Lelean' s absence, be made permanent commissioner of said department, was presented by the clerk. Councilman Krumm and Stutt expressed opposition to the change in commissioner's as proposed by the resolution. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Krumm, that the resolution be tabled was duly adopted, councilman Lelean not voting. A copy of a resolution of the Workers Relief Association, adopted Septem- ber 13, 1933, requesting that teamsters and teams work under the Social Service Ex-- change be placed on the same basis as other workers, was presented and ordered filed ', such matters being under the jurisdiction of the Social Service Commissioner of this Council. CITY ATTORNEY In responsetocriticisms by council members at the last meeting to the city Attorney wearing a straw hat on said day, a box of chocolates was presented to the Council, who partook heartily of the same and accorded the City Attorney a un- animous vote of appreciation. POLICE RADIO Councilman Krumm reported progress in matters pertaining to a Police Pat- rol Radio Station for the cities of this valley. MISCELLANEOUS A warrant was ordered issued to the Community Music Association in the sum of $300.00 as final payment of the $600.00 appropriation for this season. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting ad- journed. Attest:Or arIC7en'tr4A--, ity Cler . Mayor of the Cityoof Redlands, California - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 1 b j 367 Redlands, California October 4, 1933 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regu;ar place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler Treasurer, together with the City Clerk,nAttorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 1933 and the ad ourned re:ular meetin: of S- .t •mb- 2 1933, were read and approved.. J Cfl BUSINESS LICENSES OZ d Mr. H. J. Morris, Colton, California, was present and the matter of his classification under the License Ordinances of this City, continued from the last meeting, was again considered, developing that Mr. Morris maintains a warehouse at 1122 East Lugonia Avenue and also a local telephone number. A motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that Mr. Morris be placed in the classification of local contractors was duly adopted. Business License Collector, Tripp, verbally presented a proposal of the Geo Slack pool hall on West Citrus Avenue to pay one-half of delinquent business license thus enabling him to dispose of the business, the new owner to assume the other one-half and make satisfactory arrangements for the payment of same. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the proposal was accepted, the License Collector authorized accordingly. The Engineer was authorized and directed to accept payment of delin- quent Street assessments, (not bonded) at the original amount plus 7% interest from July 1st, 1932. The license fee charged wholesalers making truck deliveries in the City was brought up by Councilman Stutt, and the City Clerk was directed to secure copies of Ordinances from some of the other Cities relative to same. APPLICATIONS The application of Otto Knudsen for permission to install a 4,000 gallon tank for Butane gas storage at the rear of 415 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the application was granted under supervision of the Engineer, Building Inspector and Fire Chief. The application of Stanley Shuttleworth for permission to keep pigeons at 15 Parkwood Drive was presented and ordered filed. The application was approved by the Secretary.of the Board of Health, and referred to Councilman Lelean with a recommendation that the written consent of the residents in the vicinity be obtained. The application of Wm Pester, Indio, California, for permission to operate his large telescope on the street corner for a few evenings, was presented, and a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that the application be granted upon payment of the regular fee by Mr. Pester was lost by the following 3684 vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Lelean. Noes: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. PETITIONS_ N I 1 Petition No. 4107, Delno Gillogly, for a street light on Clark Street ' between Fourth and Eureka Streets, was presented and referred to Engineer Hinckley Viand the Lighting Committee for investigation and recommendation. TAXES -- PETITIONS The Clerk presented tax petitions Nos. 20 and 21, Rosa L. Harper and C. S. Nicks, respectively, for corrections of errors in 1933 assessments as fully set lforth in said petitions. The petitions having been checked and recoanended by the ; City Attorney, were granted by the unanimous vote of the Council. REPORTS Reports of the City Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire ' Department for the month of September, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. Report of 'Mr. G. E. Mullen, accountant, verifying bank balances with the Treasurer's books for the quarter ending September 30, 1933, was presented and ordered filed. The question of having Mr. Mullen make an audit monthly or quarterly Iwas discussed and referred to the Finance Commissioner for report and recommendation ! to this Board. Councilman Spoor reported that a recommendation relative to the 1H. H. Ford petition for better fire protection in his district would be submitted soon. That That the complaint of Mrs. Maud on Elizabeth Street relative to street lighting, land the tree removal request of Mrs. Gentry, 111 West Cypress Avenue, had been taken care of. Councilman Stutt reported that an.uostairs room could be secured for Imeeting place of the Unemployment Relief Association for $10.00 per month. After , due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that 05.00 a month be appropriated for a pgriod of six months beginning October 1st, ' was duly adopted. The City Engineer reported that PAr. Killingsworth, recently on the injured list, is now back at work. COMMUNICATIONS _ A communication from Acting Secretary of the League of California 1Municipalities, relative to wage rate policy of the Federal Government on projects under the Public Works Program, was presented and ordered filed. CASHIER The matter of a central cashier to handle cash payments made to the City was next considered, and the scheme was endorsed by Commissioners Spoor, Krumm land Lelean, while Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler expressed opposition to trying out athe plan at this time. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, , that the change be made now, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm and yelean. Noes: Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler. 369 Plans for the change were left in the hands of the Commissioners involved, namely: Krumm, Stutt and Spoor. GA_BBAGE The City Attorney was directed to prepare a proposed contract for the handling of City garbage for submission to this Council at the next meeting, in preparation for calling for bids for handling garbage --- the present contract expir- ing January 1st, 1934. ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance iso. 769, Relative to Finger-print Registration of Felons, was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules. CO DEMANDS A demand by the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company for $3,000 for water charged to the City, equivalent in dollars to the usual assessment against the City's one-fourth interest in the Company„was presented and ordered paid by the following vote: Ayes; Councilmen Lelean, Spoor and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Not Voting: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. Upon request of Councilman Krumm the above warrant was ordered held pending a meeting, of the representatives of the bond holders, (W. B. Johnson and Geo. P. Cortner) the East Lugonia Company and City at 2:00 o'clock, P. M. , October 11, 1. 3 • A demand of Howard Surr for $319.36, as this City's portion of Attorney fees in the Irvine Suit vs this City and other Mill Creek-Santa Ana water interests, was ordered paid upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm. Members of the Council expressed their opinions that the fee was very high and that definitely it was their wish to know in advance more as to Attorney fees and expenses. Referred to the City Attorney for report to this Board. BEVERAGE LICENSE - Jure The death ,of Emil Jure, Third Street, holder of an "on sale" beverage license was announced, and the license collector was directed to carry out the provis- ions of the Ordinance relative to a refund of the cash bond put up by Mr. Jure. PROTEST Councilman Stutt presented the verbal protest of some of the residents on West Colton Avenue, near the Citizens' Service Station, of the noise at night occasioned by garage work at the station. Referred to Councilman Krumm for investi- gation and report. CITY HALL Mayor Fowler announced that the joint meeting of this Council, Planning Commission and Library Board scheduled for last Monday evening, would be held as soon as members of the Library Board were home. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting 3707 adjourned to meet at 2:00 o'clock, P. M., on October 11, 1933. Attest: (n) d"di- 7 'I Ci clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. E ' � I tl - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - B Redlands, California October 11, 1933 1 Two O'clock, P. M. s An adjourned regular meeting, of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler f Treasurer, [ together with the City Clerk„.Attorney and Engineer. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider with °I representatives of the bond and stockholders, matters pertaining to the financial condition of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, in an effort to reach an agreement or basis whereby the Company could continue operations. Messrs. Wagenseller of Los Angeles, George Cortner and W. B. Johnson of this City, representing bond holders; J. J. Presdergast, President of the East 1Lugaia Mutual Water Company and E. D. Patterson, stockholders, were present and con- 0sidered with this Council several verbal proposals as a basis for future operation. The affairs of the water company were frankly discussed pro and con, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that this City recommend to all interests concerned the following proposal: ^, "That the bondholders accept 5% interest for a period of four years from November 1, 1932; 6% interest for the fifth year; V the present rate of 620 interest thereafter, with a principal payment of $2000.00 November 1, 1936, and an additional $1000.00 increase annually on November 1st until the annual principal payment amounts to $10,000.00 on November 1, 1944, and a $10, 000.00 principal payment on November 1st annually thereafter until November 1, 1947, the maturity date of all the bonds." The motion was adopted by the following vote: id Aves :Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Not voting: Councilman Spoor. Upon motion, duly seconded and adopted, the Mayor was delegated to 0represent this City in conference with two representatives of the bondholders in [ working out the details of agreement based upon the foregoing recommendation, and Vsubmit their findings to this Council. R MISCELLANEOUS The Mayor requested Council members to meet at four o'clock this lafternoon at the library building with members of the Library Board and Planning Commission to consider matters pertaining to the site for the proposed new City Hall. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting Vadjourned. Attest:S Alga; &",-U Cit' er Mayor of the City of Redlands, California 371 Redlands, California October 18, 1933 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, h-ld at the re:ular 'lace of meetin: . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, Treasurer, together with the City Clerk„,Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the regular meeting of October L, 1933 and the adjourned regular meeting of October 11, 1933, were read and approved. ACCIDENT CLAIM Mrs. W. 0. Dunniway, Columbia Street, verbally Y, presented a claim ct against the City for the sum of Twenty-two Dollars and Twenty-five Cents ($22.25) garage bill paid by her for repairs to her car, damaged by one ofhthe City ' s cars driven by P. W. Burk, City employee. She stated that she was directed by Dexter & Sawyer, local agents of the Company carrying the City's insurance, to have the repairs made and the Company would pay the bill----this statement was confirmed by Mr. Burk. She claimed she had the repairs made, paid the bill, and the Company now refuses to reimburse her. After due consideration, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for contact with the City' s insurance carrier for reasons for non-payment of the bill and to report his findings to this Council. APPLICATIONS The applications of Chas. Hughes, 821 Sixth Street and Chas. Butler, 528 Fifth Street, for position of care-taker at the City Dump, were presented and ordered filed. The application of Joe Pasqual for permission to keep one (1) cow, one. (1) calf, and one (1) horse at 125 E. Crescent Avenue, was presented by the Clerk, with issue the recommendation of the Secretary of the Board of Health that the permitAfor one cow and one horse, provided Mr. Pasqual make such improvements as required by the Ordinancle and Sanitary regulations of the City, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the matter was referred to Councilman Lelean with power to act. CITY DUMP The Clerk presented a written proposal of Vaughn H. Alchian, for lease of the City Dump, at a rate of One ($1.00) Dollar per year, for a period of five (5) years, he to care for the dump under supervision of the Sanitary Inspector and receive any and all salvage from same. The matter was discussed at some length, Councilman Spoor contending that bids should be called for in order that local people may have an opportunity to bid. Councilman Krumm assured the Council that only local men would be endo ed at the dump, as per proposal submitted. The Attorney was direct- ed to prepare a Lease Contract as per proposal and submit safe to this Council for consideration at the next regular meeting. GARBAGE The City Attorney presented a Contract form for the handling of garbage and rubbish, which was approved by the Council members, and upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Clerk was authorized 372 , and directed to advertise for sealed proposals on same, to be opened at the regular !meeting of this Council on November 1, 1931. HIGHWAY 99 Communications from Engineer Sullivan of the Division of Highways, San Bernardino and Jno. W. Howe, Secretary California Highway Commission, Sacramento, ! California, enclosing copies of a form of Resolution covering the description of , State Highway routesthrough the City, were presented and ordered filed, and after being duly considered the following Resolution was unaninously adapted: WHEREAS, under and by virtue of Chapter 767 of the Statutes of 1933, the Department of Public Works of the State of California is authorized to expend annually from the State Highway fund an amount equal to one quarter of one cent per gallon tax on motor vehicle fuel, after the proportionate payments therefrom into the "Fuel tax enforcement fund" and after the proportionate refunds shall have been made, within the incorporated cities and freeholder charter cities, and any city and county in the State of California, for the purposes specified in said chapter, and in the manner provided by law, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of said Chapter 767, and in accordance with the provisions of Sections 363r 363y of the Political Code (Chapter 326 of the Statutes of 1933) , the Department of Public Works, acting by and through the California Highway Commission, has designated as State highways the following described streets in the CITY OF REDLANDS, San Bernardino County Route 26. Through Redlands. 4.55 miles Beginning at the westerly city limits at Tennessee Street, thence easterly over Colton Avenue to Orange Street, thence southerly over Orange Street to State treet, thence easterly over State Street to Beacon Street, thence south- easterly over Beacon Street and Roosevelt Road to the easterly city limits, a distance of 4.55 miles, more or less, within the corporate limits of Redlands; Route 190. Through Redlands. 4.0 miles Beginning at the northerly city limits on Orange Street, thence southerly over Orange Street to Colton Avenue, Junction Route 26, a distance of 1. 50 miles for this portion. Beginning again at the intersection of Orange Street and Lugonia Avenue, thence easterly over Lugonia Avenue to the easterly city limits, a distance of 2.50 miles for this portion; a total distance for Route 190 of 4.0 miles, more or less, within the corporate limits of Redlands; which said streets are existing travelable streets in the City of Redlands, and approximately on the route of the authorized State highways, and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the California highway Commission have requested the City of Redlands to approve the routing hereinbefore described and to agree to resume jurisdiction over said city streets, or portions thereof, as may not be included in the State high- ways, when the same are laid out, adopted, and constructed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Redlands, acting on behalf of said City, that said City approve, and it does hereby approve, the routing of said State highways; that upon the relinquishment of said streets, or any portion thereof, to the City of Redlands in the manner provided by law, said city agree, and does hereby agree, to resume jurisdiction over said streets, or portion thereof, so relinquished. IIN 373 ATTORNEY Upon recommendation of the City Attorney and motion .of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted; A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL. WHEREAS, an action has been instituted in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of San Bernardino, by J. H. Lyle, as administrator of the estate of Pedro Maya, deceased, against the City of Redlands and H. L. Thomas, a police officer of said City, which action bears File 1°0. 36287 in said Superior Court; and WHEREAS, the public interest, necessity and ® convenience require the employment of special counsel by QD said City for the purpose of defending said City and said Co officer in said action: d NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Fred A. Wilson, 2 an attorney at laws; be and he is hereby employed as special counsel to defend said action, and to act as counsel in the defense of said action, for said City, and said officer, and that his compensation as such special counsel in said action be and the same is hereby fixed as follows: (a) A retainer fee of $250.00 covering services of such special counsel for both or either o>f the said defendants in said action up to the day of trial of said action; (b) The sum of $100.00 for each day engaged in the actual trial of said action as counsel for either or both of said defendants. CASHIER Council members, whose departments are affected by the Central Cashier program, announced the following office location changes: Treasurer, from Room 3 to Room 7; Drafting Department from Room 7 to Room 3; Assessor, no change to be made. The announced changes were approved by the Council. ORNAMENTAL LIGHTS Councilman Spoor submitted for consideration of the Council a proposal to remove the lower arms of the three-globe lighting standards in. the business district, as a move toward better lighting at less cost, the lower globes not being lighted at present. Councilman Stutt and Councilman Krumm expressed opposition and as favoring the resumption of lighting the three globes. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, second- ed by Councilman Krumm, further consideration was deferred until the next meeting . EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY The Mayor announced a meeting of the Stockholhers of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company for 2:00 o'clock, P. M. , the 19th inst. , stated he could not be present and requested that some member of the Council be chosen to represent the City. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, Councilman Spoor was pelected. STREET BANNERS The question of permitting the hanging of banners over streets was considered at some length, occasioned by the verbal request of the Yucaipa Apple Show and Councilman Spoor for the local American Legion. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the. Engineer place the banner for the Yucaipa Apple Show, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Fowler; Noes: Councilmen Lelean and Stutt. 34 Councilman Spoor Spoor then urged that a permit be granted the American Legion to hang a °tlbanner over State Street just West of Orange Street advertising the American Legion Show. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the request be denied, was lost by the following vote: ' Ayes: Councilmen Lelean and Stutt; Noes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the request of the Legion be granted, was adopted by the following vote: h Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler; Noes: Councilman Lelean. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and 'ealth Department for the month of September, fl 1933, and the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30, 1933,were presented and order- fl led filed. Councilman Spoor reported that Petition No. /107, DELNO GILLOGLY, for "street ligkt on Clark Street between Eureka and Grant Streets, was granted. NCouncilman Krumm reported that the noise made at the garage of the "Citizens' Service Station on West Colton Avenue, referred to him at the last meeting, had been remedied. FinanoeCommissioner Krumm called the attention of the Council to the red ink figures in the report of the operation of the plunge the past season, and Councilman Stutt received the gibes of other Council members for his lack of success in making expenses. Councilman Stutt charged the red ink as due to the cool summer, the hard times and needed repairs made. Councilman Krumm voiced his protest to the adopted Code for Barbers gresulting in the 65¢ hair cut. He also condemned the 15¢ shine, and expressed the opinion that the rates were out of keeping with the purchasing power of the public. Councilman Spoor voiced the protest of a number of business houses and citizens to the prevalence of "moocher" activities in the business district, preferred to the Police Commissioner and Chief. 1 COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the League of California Municipalities relative to plans of the League in aiding Municipalities in their efforts toward securing Federal aid through the Public Works Administration, was presented and order-I ! ed filed. Councilman Spoor announced that he was keeping in close touch with the proceedings. A communication from Wm Pester, Indio, requesting permission to operate his large telescope on the street a few nights was granted, under supervision fl of the Police Department. A communication from the local American Legion announcing its Armistice Day program, November 11, 1933, and requesting City officials to participate ' lin the parade, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion, duly adopted, the �I invitation was accepted. c 9 37 5 ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 769, Relating to Finger-print Registration of Felons, introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote: II Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ,Oi�� . , . a6F--(c- o-t tcy--- O City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. CO OZ d Q - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' • Redlands, California November 1, 1933. Two O'clock, P. I. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the re:ular •lace of meetin• . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Kruinm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, Treasurer, together with the City Clerk„Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. BIDS This being the time set for the opening of bids ,for the handling of the City garbage, the Clerk presented the following proposals, all being for service I to single family residences twice weekly, which were publicly opened and declared: Vaughn H. Alchian 45(0 Neeley & Prudholm 500 L. T. Wingett 450 Bethurum & Co. 450 or 310 Z. A. .Marsh 500 The proposals were considered by the Council and Councilman Spoor moved that the bidders award be at present be given an opportunity to speak to their proposals, and that consideration of4 a later date, seconded by Councilman Stutt. Upon request of other Council members the Lotion, with consent of the second, was changed to read "and consideration to be later durin: this session" . The motion was then duly adopted. Mr. Bethurum, submitting a proposal for Bethurum & Company, addressed the Board, claiming to be the lowest bidder, having a bid of "450 or 31¢" for single family residence. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the proposal of Bethurum & Company. was rejected as being irregular and not signed. Mr. Alchian, through Attorney Swing, U San Bernardino, stated he was prepared to fulfill the provisions of the contract, as ,did also Neeley & Prudholm. The care of the City Dump was injected at this time, and he Clerk presented proposals as follows: _Elijah Baker - pay City $1.00 per year and take care of dump for the salvage. 3 61 Vaughn H. Alchian - pay City $100.00 per year and take care of dump for the salvage. Councilman Spoor entered his objection to consideration at this time as bids had not I 8 been called for, and moved to take up regular business. The motion received no second, and Mayor Fowler called for consideration, and it was determined to act upon the garbage proposal first and independent of the care of the dump, as only bids for A handling garbage had been called for. A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the garbage contract for five years from January 1, 1934, be awarded to Vaughn H. Alchian, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm and Stutt. l' A Noes: Councilman Spoor and sayor Fowler. The proposals for the City Dump were next conSidered, with Councilman Spoor protesting, A • A contending that bids should be called for. Councilman Krumm endorsed the proposal of4' Mr. Alchian as a saving to the City of $700.00 a year over the present cost, Council Nman Spoor figuring the saving as only $100.00, based on Elijah Baker' s proposal this SIA day submitted, with a possibility of a greater saving if bids were called for. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the proposal of said Alchian be accepted was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler.. f; Noes: Councilman Spoor. LThe City Attorney was directed to prepare contracts as per bids and awards and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. Y COMMUNICATIONS A communication from H. G. Clement, Supt. of Schools, requesting that A the ornamental li• hts on the Hist). School :rounds be connected to the Street lighting system, was presented and upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, second-A ed by Councilman Lelean, was denied. A communication signed by Phyllis Ramirez and other students in the II East San Bernardino Avenue district, protesting the dusty and rough condition of East• San Bernardino Avenue between Judson Street and Wabash Avenue, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. A communication from Surr & Hellyer, Attorneys, San Bernardino, submitting an itemized bill for their services in the Irvine Company water suit against the City and other water interests in this section, was presented and orderedc filed. INSURANCE - Prosellis The question of carrying fire insurance upon the Prosellis was next considered, occasioned by the Clerk presenting a renewal policy for $8,000.00 insur- ance. It was determined that the City would carry its own risk on the building, and that the question of insurance upon the furniture and fixtures in same be referred to" the Building Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. Ip 9 377 REPORTS Reports of the Judge and Fire Department for the month of October, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. II ORDINANCE - Building Code The omission of the amount of fine and/or penalty for violation of the Building Code was called to attention of the Council and an ordinance correcting the defect was introduced by Councilman Krumm and laid over under the rules. DUNNIWAY CLAIM '714 The City Attorney stated that he had consulted the local agent of the CD QD Insurance Company carrying the City' s public liability insurance relative to the 0 QDunniway claim presented at the last meeting, and was awaiting the Company's reply. FAST LUGONTA MUTUPT, WATER COMPANY Councilman Spoor verbally reported his attendance of the meeting of, the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company on the 19th inst. He stated that an assessment of $5 .00 per share, due December, 1933, was voted. That a tentative proposal to the II Bondholders of interest payment at 366 for 5 years, and 5% thereafter, and the establishment of a sinking fund of $2,000.00 annually, beginning in 1938, was author- ized. He stated this program would call for an $18.00 per share annual assessment at 5th ear, which he considered as the maximum amount the stock could carry. CITY HALL Councilman Spoor presented a schedule of annual payments by the City over a .eriod of 30 ears to the Federal Government in the proposed plan for a new City Hall, which was approved by the Council. The Council also went on record as favorin: an effort to secure from the Smile E tate 1 feet of land at the north and west of the present site. FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Commissioner Lelean, the Council_granted. the II request of the local Legion for one of the fire trucks, with driver, to participate in the Armistice Day parade. Commissioner Lelean suggested a possible saving of $4.00 a month by changing the Fire Hall siren to the City Warehouse. Action deferred for further consideration: CASHIER Upon recommendation of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted. Miss Thelma Stoddard was appointed Cashi=r and office assistant in the Treasurer' s office, and the Bond fixed at $5,000.00. WEST STATE STREET M.C. Z. ) Councilman Krumm suggested the further improvement of the Mill Creek Zanja west of First Street. Referred to Engineer and Street Commissioner for invest- ' igation and report. INVITATION The Mayor presented. the verbal invitation of Joe Hock, Veteran of Foreign Wars, for the Council to attend a service honoring G.A.R members at the 38 ' yy Congregational Church at 2:30 P. M. , November 12, 1933. Council members expressed ! their intention to attend. ORNAMENTAL LIGHTS The removal of the lower arm of the 3-light ornamental standards in the business district was again considered. Councilman Krumm and Stutt opposing the plan and and urging resumption of lighting the three globes. Councilman Spoor opposed the extra lighting cost, calling attention that the budget was prepared on a curtailed ; lighting basis. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt that the three globes be lighted, was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. Noes: Councilmen Spoor, Lelean and Mayor Fowler. Councilman Lelean suggested that as the standards had been paid for by property owners, the _plan for removal of any part should be given serious consideration, and further ,' action was deferred. . HIGHWAY # 99 The City Engineer considered with the Council some of the details of j the preliminary work as affecting certain properties which the Committee has been unable to secure a satisfactory agreement with the owners. Councilman Stutt suggested , that the right-of-way be fixed at 96 feet through the City, thereby effecting a i saving of several thousand dollars in acquisition of right-of-way. The suggestion met with the approval of the Council and the Engineer was authorized and directed to iproceed with the preliminary work on such basis. N. R. A. QQ The N R A as applied to the City was next considered, occasioned by A 1Councilman Spoor claiming the operation of the City Clerk's office on a 40 hour week schedule, had brought complaints from other departments operating on a 44 hour week p' schedule. The Clerk stated to the Board that when the City signed to operate under '' the N R A he placed his department under the schedule and had since operated accordingly, ' without cost to the City. The matter was discussed at some length, and developed in the course of consideration that the appointees in the Clerk and Treasurer's offices , were not subject to Council control except as to amount of salary paid. Councilmen ( expressed the opinion that the City should, in a general way, live up to its NRA , agreement, Councilman Spoor stating that he was "whole-heartedly back of the President's program, provided no additional cost attached to it" . The Clerk presented a copy of ' the provisions of the agreement, which Was placed on file. 0 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance ! Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting 111 adjourned. Attest: //pytg / 1 C #ykor earzati Liayor of the City of Redlands, California. 379 Redlands, California November 15 , 1933 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. 111 Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, Treasurer, together with the City^Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Clerk. The City Clerk being absent due to illness, the City Attorney was asked to read the minutes of the meeting of November 1, 1933, and to keep the record of the () proceedings of this meeting. cat d The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Q GARBAGE AND RUBBISH The petition of W. E. Flatt bearing some 20 or 25 signatures for the appointment of himself as official garbage and rubbish collector was presented, read by the acting Clerk and ordered filed. Mayor Fowler then spoke on the matter of garbage and rubbish contracts that had been awarded at the previous meeting to Vaughn L. Alchian and called for comments by anyone in the audience desiring to speak. Attor- ne Ja Sexton then addressed the Council at some length in opposition to the awarding of the garbage contract to Alchian, claiming that the City had exceeded its powers and that the contract was therefore null and void by advertising for bids and awarding a contract for garbage collection and disposal of household rubbish, the fault in the contract being the appointment of an official rubbish collector and an award for collection of household rubbish, over which, it was asserted, the Council has no .jurisdiction. Mr. Sexton presented a petition bearing some 1500 signatures and read the same to the Council, which was ordered filed. The petition asked that the Council reconsider the matter of award of garbage and rubbish contracts and that it readvertiee for bids. The Mayor, City Attorney Hartzell and all members of the Council expressed various views on the matter concerning the matter under consideration. Councilman Lelean moved that the garbage and household rubbish contract and the contract for the care of the city dump awarded to Mr. Alchian at the council meeting of November 1, which contract, in pursuance of authorization then taken, had been executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, be ratified and confirmed. The question being called, Council- men Lelean Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler voted in favor of the motion, Councilman Spoor voting "no". TREE PETITIONS R. C. Nichols, representing the Union Oil Company of California, present- ed a petition No. 835 for permission to remove a Palm tree on the property occupied by the Union Oil Company at the corner of Brookside Avenue and Eureka Street. After due consideration, on motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm and carried by the unanimous vote of the Council, it was moved that said matter be referred to the Planning Commission with power to act. 380 , Petition No. 836 of a number of property owners on Kendall Street in this City for permission to have the ornamental trees in the parking places on Kendall + Street between Brookside Avenue and Sacramento Street removed and redwoods planted in place of the street trees so removed, all without expense to the City, was referred too the Planning Commission for recommendation. W. C. T. U. 1 •I Mrs. F. H, Folkins addressed the Council, presenting a copy of resolu tion adopted by the Woman' s Christian Temperance Union of the City of Redlands at a 9 recent meeting, and asked that the resolution be read to the Council, thereupon the � acting Clerk read the resolution to the Council and the same was ordered filed. Council- men Spoor and Krumm and Mayor Fowler addressed the Council and audience concerning thea Matter of liquor control and explained to the delegation from the Woman' s Christian i Temperance Union the difficulty of control under the present City ordinances and State Lstatutes. Mrs. Folkins and Mrs. Bastedo again addressed the Council. After some general discussion, on motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously carried, the Council expressed its approval of the action taken and the res- olution presented by the Woman' s Christian Temperance Union and pledged the best effort of the City of Redlands to enforce the law. SEWER PLANT A copy of a letter from the California Sewage Works Association, which is apparently a letter being sent out to all municipalities and extending an invitation to the City to enter its sewage disposal plant in a contest with other cities for a prize to be awarded to the City whose plant proves to be most efficient and secures the highest rating in accordance with certain contest rules laid down by the Association as read to the Council . On motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously carried, it was resolved that this City enter its plant in said contest. COMMUNICATIONS General discussion was had concerning the effect of the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the State of California in the action entitled American Company B A Y vs City of Lakeport, et al, wherein the liability of municipalities for payment of defaulted interest and principal payments under the 1915 Bond Art is determined. It appearing that the City of Redlands is in nowise affected by this decision due to there being no outstanding bonds in this City under the 1915 Act, the matter was passe°. over as a matter of general municipal interest. A letter from the California Municipal Utilities Association concerning it the matter of payment of income and other taxes by public utilities was presented, read and ordered filed. FIRE DEPARTMENT A verbal invitation was presented by Councilman Lelean from members of the Fire Department inviting the members of the City Council to a dinner to be held at ' the Fire Hall on Tuesday evening, November 28, 1933 at 8:00 o 'clock, P. M. Acceptance thereof was expressed by each and all of the members of the Council. V 4 381 INSURANCE Councilman Stutt asked for further time to report concerning the matter of the insurance affecting certain personal property in the Prosellis. - BUSINESS LICENSE The matter of payment of business license by Veterans came forward for discussion. A recent decision by Judge Leonard of our local Superior Court was mentioned and the matter of payment of business licenses by Veterans was referred to the City Attorney for consideration and report at a latter meeting. ORNAMENTAL LIGHTS C) The usual motion was made by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman C9 OG Q Stutt that the two additional lights on the lighting standards of the ornamental d lights in the business district be lighted, and the usual vote thereon taken, such being "yes, Councilmen Krumm and Stutt; "no" , Councilmen Lelean, Spoor. and Mayor Fowler. MUNICIPAL LEAGUE Councilman S000r reported at some length on a recent meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Municipal League which he had attended. No action being required, none was taken. SIDEWALK The matter of the broken sidewalk at the southwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street, due to heavy trucks driving directly across the corner of the lot in order to gain access to the new Safeway Store on the adjoining property, was referred to the City Superintendent for action. EAST SAN BERNARDINO AVENUE The City Clerk was directed to answer a letter recently received from certain persons asking for the oiling of East San Bernardino Avenue, advising such persons that the Cit oils no streets without oa went for such work and material bein, made by the property owners. UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF The City Engineer addressed the Council concerning recent advice which he had received as to a change in the setup of the Emergency Relief Bureau. He advised that a request had been made for the municipality to designate one or more street improvement jobs where a large amount of labor and little other cost was required, the total not exceeding $5000.00, of which sum, if necessary, 30% might be devoted to purchase of material, and that a similar designation of. work within city parks be mad ,. After general discussion by the Council members, it was agreed that the construction of walls and gutters on both sides of Judson Street and of Church Street from Lugonia Avgnue north to the Wash, be submitted as two separate projects, also that, if necessary, the reconstruction, widening and realignment of the road to the Southern Pacific Station and of the road down Cemetery Hill be submitted as separate projects . ORDINANCE (Re: Building Code Adopted) Ordinance 1o. 770, relating to the re-adoption of the"1930 Uniform Building Code" introduced at the meeting of "ovember 1, 1933, was adopted by the i following vote: ,� Ayes : Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. RESOLUTION No.. 13 Highway • 99) Matters pertaining to the "Central Avenue Route" for Highway # 99 • through the City was next considered, and Resolution No. 513, designating the property necessary to be taken and the boundaries of the assessment district, and authorizing bland directing the City Clerk, City Engineer and City Attorney, jointly, to prepare the written report giving information and data required under Section 3 of this Act, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of this Council. { Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. Jtio further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourni ed. to meet at two o'clock, P. M. , on Wednesday November 22, 1933 . Attest: .L& City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California November 22, 1933. Two O'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together Treasurer, with the City ClerkmAttorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm. RESOLUTION No. 513 ("Central Avenue Route"- Highway 4 99) The City Attorney presented the report prepared by the City Clerk, City Attorney and City Engineer under provisions of Sec. 3, Special Assessment and Majority Protest Act of 1931, and, after due consideration the following Resolution was adopt- ed by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present: Resolution Approving Report and Fixing Time and Place Di Hearing Thereon. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, did heretofore, to wit, on. the 15th day of November, 1933, order the preparation by the City Clerk, the City Engineer and the City Attorney of a report under the provisions of Section 3 of the "Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" and covering certain proposed acquisitions for the opening, extension and widening of Beacon Street and Central Avenue in the City 'of Redlands, in the manner and at the places referred to in said report, and; WHEREAS, said report has been duly completed and presented to this City Council, Now Therefore it is hereby RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that said report having been fully examined and considered by said City Council, the same is hereby approved and it is hereby ordered that siad report be forthwith filed with the Clerk of 383 this Council and that said Clerk endorse thereon the fact and date of this approval. RESOLVED FURTHER that this City Council hereby fixes the 27th day of December, 1933, at the hour of Two o ' clock, P. M. , in the Council Chamber of the City Hall in the IICity of Redlands as the time and place for a hearing upon said report, and hereby orders that said hearing shall be held and conducted by the City Council at said time and place. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to give notice of said hearing at the time, in the form and manner provided by law. PLANNING CQtih $SIGN The following report of the Planning Commission special meeting held on November 17, 1933, at 9 o'clock, A. i,1. , was presented and ordered filed: 1-1 © "Special meeting of the Planning Commission held Friday OZ morning, November 17, 1933, at 9:00 A.M. , City Hall d pursuant to written notice delivered to each member. Present: President Moore, Members Hinckley, Collett, Williamson, Hartzell. The petition of the Union Service Station. Inc. for leave to remove the Palm tree in front of filling station at southeast corner of Brookside and Eureka Street was presented, and after viewing the premises, by unanimous vote it the Commission recommended that permission to remove the said Palm be granted, provided II the applicant plant a Cocosa Plumosa Palm that has been well established, has not less than an 8 inch butt and is from 13 to 15 feet in height, at a location on the parking area of said lot to be designated by the City Engineer. Petition of T. E. Andrews for leave to remove Pepper trees at No. 1021 Ohio Street was denied. Petition of certain property owners on Kendall Street seeking leave to remove all Umbrella and Eucalyptus Trees now situated in the parking space on both sides of Kendall Street from Brookside Avenue to Sacramento Street and to replace the same with Redwoods without cost to the City was presented. After consideration, the Planning Commission recommends that such petition be approved and that the property owners be authorized to proceed with the work of removal of the present trees, provided well established Redwoods be planted in lieu of the trees removed. Petition of John Jacinto for leave to remove three Grivalla Trees along the east line of Ivy Street was presented, and by unanimous approval of the Commission, the petition was approved and recommendation made that removal of the trees be allowed." I Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor the recommendations of the Planning Commission. were approved. REPORTS Treasurer, Reports of the ClerkmBuilding Inspector and Fire Department for the month of October, 1933, were presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Mayor of Santa Ana extending an invitation to a meeting of the Orange County Branch of the League of Municipalities to be held at Santa Ana on the evening of November 23, 1933, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Mayor of Indio giving notice of the meeting .of the Citrus belt Division of the League of California Municipalities to be held at Indio on the evening of November 24„ 1933, was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk II was directed to make dinner reservations for five. ' A communication from Municipal Finance Officers' Association, Chicago, Illinois, seeking to sell this City a membership in the Association, was presented and ordered filed. 384 TAXES -- PETITION The Clerk presented petition No. 22 for correction of error in assessment of Franklin M. Godshall, as fully set forth in said petition. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the petition was granted, having 1 been checked and recommended by the City Attorney. CLAIM -- DAMAGES The Clerk presented the claim of M. S. Preston, 104 E. Fern Avenue, Redlands, for damages and compensation as a result of an injury received on the 13th day of September, 1933, from a fall into the 'dill Creek Zanja. Upon advice of the City ttorney that no liability attached to the City, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that the claim be denied, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote, Of the four Council members present. 1 (Dunniway) tl The City Attorney stated that the Pacific Indemnity Company carrying the City' s Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance, refused to pay the claim of , Mrs. W. 0. Dunniway, presented to this Board on October 18, 1933, and that he had so notified Mrs. Dunniway and advised her that her recourse was to file suit for the claim. WATER DEPARTMENT (High Line) V 1 A copy of the application of this City, complete with details and i information prepared by Councilman Spoor and Engineer Hinckley, to the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works for a loan and grant of $140,000.00 for the construction b£ certain water pipe lines designated as Redlands Public Works Project No. 1, was resented and ordered filed. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 5 2ii z City Dlerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - � Redlands, California November 25, 1933 10: 30 o'clock, A. Ia. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, regularly_ called and held at the regular place of .meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumand Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Treasurer. Absent : Councilman Stutt and Engineer Hinckley. WATER DEPARTMENT (High Line) Councilman Spoor called attention of the Board to a change in policy of Ir 385 the National Administration relative to Public Works projects as developed at a recent meeting at Los Angeles attended by himself and Engineer Hinckley. Councilman Spoor expressed the opinion that matters might be expedited and a more favorable conclusion reached by withdrawal of the City 's application to the Public Works Administration and the filing of same with the Civil Works Administration, and so recommended. Afte due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, duly adopted, the recommendation of Councilman Spoor was approved, and Councilman Spoor ancj Engineer ' inck4ey were authorized and directed to continue their efforts in this matt r and to report their findings to this hoard. APPLICATION - Permit QD 110010 Mrs. Hettie N. Brownlee, owner of certain property at 15 East Central Avenue, personally addressed the Board in a verbal plea for permission to erect a wal , or supporting pillars in the alley running north from East Central Avenue between Orange and Fifth Streets, stating that H. H. Ford, owner of the property adjoining on the west had notified her of his intention to demolish his building leaving the upper story of her building over said alley without support or foundation. The Council expressed opinion that she had acquired rights by use a number of years, and took no action upon her request for permission to use a portion of the alley for wall or pillars, pending further investigation by the City Attorney. BUSINESS LICENSE The License Collector sought interpretation of the City Attorney and Council members of "the Business License fee applicable to the Mission Fruit Company opening a new place of business in the dubbard Block on Orange Street. He stated that he had considered them as coming under Ordinance No. 669, while the Business Mens ' Association contended that Ordinance No. 765 is the proper one. After due consideration, the City Attorney and Council members present expressed the opinion that the License Collector is correct in his interpretation of the Ordinance and the classification of said business. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / Ic21._ if CrCrir; -mcd _Zed City Cler1? Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - ) - ) - ) - ) - ) - - ) - Redlands, California, ILes.ember 6, 1933_._ Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting_ of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, the Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. 4 386 1 Absent: Mayor Fowler. The Clerk announced that the mayor would not be present until a later hour. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, Councilman Lelean was chosen to preside until the arrival of the Mayor. IIThe minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 193 , the adjourned/ regular meeting of November 22, 1933, and the special meeting of November 25, 1933, were read and approved. APPLICATION The application of Elizabeth Voellmy for permission to keep a goat at 81 North Buena Vista Street was presented with the recommendation Of the Secretary of the Board of Health, that the application be granted subject to revoking in case of com.laint of adjoining property owners. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Clerk was directed to request the applicant to secure and file the written consent of residents of the neighborhood. BEVERAGE BONDS - Cash The Clerk reported the surrender of the following Beverage Licenses and requests for refund of cash bond deposits: Winkleman & Rhodes, 407 Third Street, San Bernardino Arrowhead Brewing Company, Mill & E Streets, San Bernardino The question was raised as to whether the requests for a refund were based upon intention to make no deliveries in this City, or upon the presumption that the City has no right to require a bond under the present State law. City License Collector Tripp stated that the above applicants had discontinued deliveries in this City, whereupon, motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the requests were granted and the 'Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly, .pay_able out of the /Beverage Bond Fund. ORCHARD HEATERS James C. Scott, Sanitary Inspector, filed aepost of the type of orchar_d_heater_s used i.n the_Warner_gro_rsa adjoining the property of Garry Katje, 125 / {Prospect Drive. The City having no Ordinance governing the type o_f heat_e.r_s permissible in City groves, the report was ordered filed. Mayor Fowler entered the Council Chamber at this time and acting Mayor! Lelean turned the gavel over to the Mayor. COMMUNICATION A communication from the local Chamber of Commerce submitting a copy_ 0113—Resolution adopted by the Chamber, endorsing the City' s endeavor to procure a new _City Hall_un_d_er Government Public Works Administration, was presented and ordered ,filed. BONDS - Officials Official bonds of Mayme Erbeck, Assistant City Treasurer and Thelma 'Stoddard, Cashier, were presented and ordered filed. REPORTS 111 Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fare Department for the month of November, 19.13, were presented and ordered filed. , 387 TAXES - Petitions The Clerk presented Petitions Nos. 25 & 26, Christian C. Stoddard and Arthur Papendick, respectively, forcorrection of a.aaeasment.s4_1931, as fully set forth in said petitions. Upon motion, duly adopted, the petitions were granted, with approval of the City Attorney. INSURANCE—GROUP Richard Berlin, local agent of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, addressed the Board relative to accident and health insurance for City employees. The Council was favorably impressed with the plan and agreed to co-operate, providing the c.� employees so desired, and authorized the issuance to said Company, a warrant for the Q sum of 625 .00 as initial payment provided 75% of the employees signed the request. ct Mr. Berlin was advised by Council members that it was purely optional with the indiv- idual employees and that the City's only interest would be to co—operate at thereouest of the employees. GARBAGE W. E. Flatt sought information as to the disposition of his Petition No. 4108, that he be awarded a contract for disposal of garbage and rubbish, filed November 15, 1933. He was advised that the contract had been awarded to Mr. Alchian of San Bernardino. Councilman Lelean stated that Mr. Alchian was ready to take over the garbage contract the first of the year, and that he would probably retain Mr. Marsh's staff of employees. FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, a unanimous vote of appreciation was extended to the fire department for its very excellent dinner and entertainment on the evening of November 28, 1913, and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to the Fire Chief. FINANCES Financial condition of the several departments was considered, following a statement of Councilman Krumm, that the Police Department could not stay out of red ink and maintain the present force. Members opposed a reduction of the force, and urged all departments to hold down expenses as much as possible, consistant with efficient service. BUSINESS L.ICEN.SES The question of exemption of soldiers from Busineas_ki.cenaes and the operation and licensing of slot machines and vending machines were referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report to this Board. CITY HALL Councilman Spoor reported on matters pertaining to new City Hall Building, and the Council authorized and 4irected the preparation of the necessary_ data by Architect Jones for filing with the Civil Works Administration, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, Councilman Spoor reported that quarters for City Officials can be had in the Theatre building for 6150.00 per month in case the City, wrecks the present City Hall building . 388 1u ORNAMENTAL_LIGHTS - Busineas_D.i.strict_ The question of changing the ornamental light_standards from a three light to a single light and a change of the system from a series to a multiple, were !considered, a majority of members opposing a change to the sing! _light standard and II !favoring a change to the multiple system, if it could be done as a Civil Works project', IThe Council directed the full lighting of ornamental standards_ in the business district E during the holidays. XMAS PARTY g Details of a X-mas party for families of the unemployed were pla_ce _i dn1 the hands of Councilman Spoor with power to act. LIQUOR LICENSE The local liquor license situation resulting from the repeal of 'National Prohibition was considered at some length, developing that all applications_ for licenses are now filed with the State Board of Equalization, and then submitted to' the Chief of Police for recommendation to said Boa.r_d. Upon motion of Councilman Lele an, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it is ordered that all applications submitt- ' ed to the local Chief of Police be referred by him to the Police Commissioner and Mayor, with power to act. ul TRANSFER FUNDS Upon request, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Municipal Water Bonds, the sum of$B4O00.00, and charge same to the Water Department of the General Fund. CIYIL_WORKS_ADKIN I_ST_RATI9N_PROJECT.S Upon recommendation of the City Engineer, the Council adopted a Reso- lution ' endorsing the following Civil Works projects 'of the City as prepared and presented by the Engineer: Central Stnrm Drain - Third Street to Texas Street (MCZ) West Lugonia Storm Water Drain - z mile along center of Section 21 Eureka Street Storm Drain - Palm Avenue to Fern Avenue IIEast Lugonia Section Storm Drain - Church and Judson Streets Fire alarm and Police Call system for business and packing house section. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION The Mayor announced a meeting of the State Highway Commissioners at Long Beach on December 15th, and urged the attendance of all members of the Council and all others interested in securing a Highway through the City. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the mgeting_acljournpned. 'Attest:ifi ------- -mi--2nC -C7-7:7-Pe4/ c P City—Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - G 389 Redlands, California December 20, 193j_ Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting_ of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular placeof meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, ' together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Lone. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Mayor of Ontario, California, announcing a OZ d meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities at Ontario on December Q ,29, 1933, with dinner at 6: 30 P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to make reservations for fixe_._ A communication from G. H. Cole, County Director of CWA, acknowledging receipt of certain designated Redlands projects, approved by this Council at its last regular meeting, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Report of the Health Department for month of November, 1933, was presented and ordered filed. UE1IERAGE_BaND - CASH The Clerk reported the surrender of Beverage License and request for refund of cash bond deposit of Richard MacQuiddy, Central Drug Company. Upon motion of Councilman lirumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the request was granted and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the Beverage Bond Fund. • LIBRARY TRUSTEE The Mayor named E. M. Lyon to succeed himself as a member of the Library Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 1936. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. PLANNING COMMISSION The Mayor named E. A. Moore to succeed himself as a member of the Planning Commission for the term ending January 1, 1938. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. BUSINESS LICENSES, ETC. The City Attorney filed his written opinion relative to allowing_ exemption from Business Licenses to honorably discharged soldiers and stated that a copy of same had been placed in the hands' of the License Collector. The Collector was directed to proceed in such matters according to said opinion. In the discussion of business licenses it developed that Mr. Schott had not secured a business license for . his liquor store recently opened on West State Street. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Attorney was authorized and directed to at once take the necessary steps for collection of delinquent Business Licenses. 390 The question for a special license for the sale of liquor was ' discussed and action deferred pending action by other cities. The Mayor stated that Wm Elmer Kingham, operating a photo studio at II his home, 626 Cypress Court, i:, violation of the zoning. regulations would cease operation, or change location, immediately after the holidays. CALIFORNIA STREET The Attorney presented a verbal request of the Security Title Insur- ance and Guarantee Company for the re-closing of a portion of California Street to correct error in closing under Resolution No. 259. The cost of proceedings was ' estimated at $15 to $20 and the Attorney was advised of the Council's willingness to start proceedings upon payment of guarantee of cost by parties interested. PLUMBERS BONDS The Building Inspector was authorized to forego the requirement of a Bond for plumbers under Ordinance No. 755, until further orders of this Council. tl RADIO INTERFERENCE II Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, the Council authorized an ' expenditure of approximately$5 .00 for the necessary equipment for radio interfer- ence work to be done by Mr. Tracy, electrician of the Building Inspector 's Department. CITY HALL 1 Councilman Spoor urged that immediate and concerted official efforts lbe made to secure from the Smiley interests additional land adjoining the present City Hall site on the north and west for the proposed new City Hall. Referred to the 1Mayor and Attorney for report and recommendation at the next meeting, the 27th inst. I— X-MAS PARTY__--__ORANGE SHOW Councilman Spoor reported all arrangements were complete for the X-mas party at the Theatre,_ for children of the unemployed. Councilman Stutt reported that work had been started by his park II !department on the Annual Orange Show exhibit. __CWA_PROJECT,S__ Several proposed improvements on City 'streets, curbs. and gutters; plastering of the plunge; street lighting and fire alarm systems, etc . , under the CWA program were suggested by Councilmen and referred to the Engineer for consideration ?and recommendation. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourn- ed to meet at 1:00 o'clock, P. I. , Wednesday, December 27, 19.331• Attest: f ,41 j� /� ' , , / .� 5;;;76/L.,/ City-C1-61.k. rraayor of the City of Redlands, California. I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - V I�� 391 Redlands, California December 27, 1933. One O'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment from the last regular meeting, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, was called to order by the Mayor. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. CITY HALL Complying with an order of this Council at its last regular meeting the TH ® City Attorney presented for consideration, a communication addressed to the Smiley CO Qinterests relating to acquisitionof additional land adjoining the present City Hall Q sit- for the site of the proposed new City Hall. Councilman Spoor suggested some minor .changes, submitting a copy of a letter he prepared. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the _preparation of such communication be referred to the Mayor, City Attorney and Councilman Spoor, with full power to act, was unanimously adopted. DEED - (Sunset Drive) A deed from Caroling C. & Chas A. Brown, conveying to the City a portion of Blocks 1 & 2 of Johnson's Sub. for road purposeo, was presented, accepted and ordered placed on file. KILLINGSWQRTH CASE _ The Attorney presented a copy of the State Industrial Accident Commission's order dismissing claim No. 2297 of W. E. Killingsworth against the City for injury received as a result of an accident in February, 1932, which was ordered filed. SALARY - (Van Epps) A change in salary of C. F. Van Epps, Secretary Social Service Exchange, from ',• 0 to $125 a month was next considered, occasioned by the refusal of Finance Commissioner Krumm to O.K. the increase on the last pay roll. Councilman Spoor stated that the increase had been approved by Councilman Lelean and Engineer Hinckley of the Social Service Committee. Finance Commissioner Krumm stated he would approve no increase in the City pay roll until same was ordered by this Council, and that the proposed increase to Mr. Van Epps had not been heretofore submitted to the Council. After due consideration a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that Mr. Van Epps' salary be fixed at 12 er month for such period as the C.W.A. other aerates, and no,\salary attaches to or is made a charge against the appropriation made by this Council to the Unemployment Relief Fund, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes•. Councilman Krumm. _BEVERAGE CASH_BONDS__ _ The application of Clover Leaf Products Co. , San Bernardino Bottle Sus .ly Co. , Golden Glow Beverage Co., & Citrus Juice Co. , for a refund of the cash 392 c bond deposited under Ordinance 1`+o. 767, by virtue of the repeal of the 18th Amendment,! was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council'.:- jman Stutt, duly adopted, it was ordered that all cash bonds deposited under said 4Ordinance No. 767 be refunded, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue 4 g 1 warrants accordingly payable out of the Beverage Bond Fund, upon approval by the License Collector and the surrender of duplicate official receipts for said deposit. ORDINANCE Ordinance Commissioner Krumm recommended the preparation of an Ordinance prohibiting the sale of liquor in the Cityon Sundays and between thehoursofP. M p g q y ur 9 M. • land 6 A. M. other days. Referred to the City Attorney. f9 __BUSINESS LICENSES Finance Commissioner Krumm again urged the collection of delinquent busi- Iness licenses, and also suggested a change in the license fee charged for truck 'deliveries from $6 per quarter to $6 per year. The Clerk was directed to secure a copy of the Long Beach Ordinance relating to wholesalers making deliveries to merchants ° only. PLUMBER'S BONDS X Communications from the Aetna Life Insurance Company, Los Angeles, advising °the City of the proposed cancellation of the bonds of S. R. Brightwell and Hyron Geddes, ° plumbers, on December 31, 1933, were presented and ordered filed, the Council having heretofore determined to require no bond for the coming year. C. W. A. q A verbal suggestion of Mrs. Garland, 13 Grant Street, that an underground crossing of Beacon Street at Citr_usAvenue would be a step for safety to pedestrians was presented and recommended to the Engineer for consideration with other C. W. A. (projects. r - - HIGHWAY # 99 - (Central Avenue Route) Resolution No. -513_. This being the time set for consideration of protests filed to the 'proposed Central Avenue route of Highway # 99 through the City, the Mayor gave a brief , summary of proceedings leading up to this date, and asked if anyone present wished to be heard in the matter. Quite a general discussion was had by property holders and other interested citizens, most all favoring the project with a few expressing opposi- tion to the assessment district plan of payment and urging that the cost should be a ainst the entire City. The Clerk presented written protests of: Virginia Troeger V. L. Gregory Brownson Ruff Redlands Foothill Groves Richard Ruff Mrs. I. Albert C. E. Bowlsby T. A. Gaume S. A. Worthing C. S. Lombard B. B. Ferryman Fred A. Hill J. C. Bloomer Richard Munzig T. A. Nowell Margaret Jane Munzig W. T. Grant Christine Lindenberg R. L. Sargent Beatrice Lindenberg Paul Balsiger Redlands Orange Growers Association Grant Well Company Jos. H. Taylor W. H. Wyman East Barton Water Company Lena S. Findlay Wakefield Phinney, et al E, The Salvation Army Elizabeth Chevalier Marion F. Chevalier which were ordered filed, together with a copy of a Resolution of the Chamber of 393 Commerce endorsing the project. A checking (by the Engineer) of the area represented by the protestants revealed a. .roximately 37%_protesting., whereupon a motion by Councilman Krumm, second- ' ed by Councilmen Spoor and Stutt, duly adopted, the protests were overruled, and the following Resolutions were unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION OF REPORT BY LEGISLATIVE BODY ON INVESTIGATION REPORT HEARING WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California did on the 15th day of November, 1933 direct the preparation of an investigation report under the provisions of 714 Section 3 of the "Special Assessment Investigation Limitation o and Majority Protest Act of 1931" covering the proposed acquisition Cfl of private property for public purposes and uses, to wit, the exten- sion of Beacon Street and the widening and extension of Central 'ct Avenue in said City of Redlands, which report has been duly prepared and filed, and was on the 22nd day of November, 1933 duly approved by this City Council, and WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore ordered that the hearing on said report shall be held by itself, and WHEREAS, it appears from the affidavit of the City Clerk of the City of Redlands, who is ex-officio Clerk of this City Council, on file that notice of said hearing has been duly and regularly given in the time, form and manner to the persons all as provided in Section 6 of said Act above mentioned, now therefore it is hereby, RESOLVED, found and determined by the City Council of the City of Redlands that said City Council hereby makes the 'following report upon said hearing within ten days after the conclusion thereof, viz: 1. That the hearing upon said investigation report has been held on the 27th day of December, 1933 at the hour of 2 o'clock P. M. of said day at the Council Chamber of said City Council in the City of Redlands, and was fully completed and concluded on said last mentioned date. 2. That at the commencement of said hearing and before protests were considered the investigation report above referred to (except as to the maps or plats attached thereto and the assessed valuations and true valuations of assessments and estimated assessments upon individual parcels of land) was read and explained to those assesbled in attendance at said hearing. 3. That the approximate number of persons in attendance at said hearing was fifty. 4. That the number of protests made against the proposed acquisition described in said report was thirty-one. 5 . That certain written protests were filed at or before the time fixed for said hearing and are all attached to and made a part of this resolution. 6. In addition to the written protests above referred to certain oral protests were made at and during the progress of said hearing, the general nature and purport of which were as follows: Such oral protestants maintained that the amount of assess- ments against their individual properties were excessive and unwarranted and not commensurate with the benefits to be derived therefrom. Many protestants suggested that the assessment should be levied against all of the property in the City and not against the restricted district shown on the assessment map and in the report heretofore filed. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DETERMINATION OF LEGISLATIVE BODY TO PROCEED WITH PROCEEDING FOR ACQUISITION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands, San Ber- nardino County, California, on the 15th day of November, 1933 durected the preparation of an investigation report under the provisions of Section 3 of the "Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931" covering the proposed acquisition for the extension and widening of Beacon Street and Central Avenue in said City of Redlands, and WHEREAS, said report having been duly prepared and filed 111 a hearing was held thereon by this body in the manner provided in said Act above referred to, and WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore and on the 27th day of December, 1933 adopted its resolution of report on said last mentioned hearing, which said resolution of report was on the same day filed with the Clerk of this City Council all in the 394 time, form and manner required under the provisions of the "Special Assessment Investigation Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931", and WHEREAS, less than thirty days have expired since the date of the filing of the report referred to in the paragraph next preceding this one, NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, found and determined by the City Council of the City of Redlands as follows, to wit: 1. That the public interest, convenience and necessity require the doing and making of the public acquisition set forth and described in said reports above referred to and substantially in the manner therein set forth. 2. That the project consisting of the proposed acquisition above referred to is feasible. 3. That the estimated total amount proposed to be assessed upon any and all lots or parcels of land for the costs and expenses of said proposed acquisition does not exceed the limitation of indebtedness established and set forth in said act above referred to, and will not by the levy thereof cause said limitation to be exceeded in any instance. 4. That no majority protest in writing has been filed by the owners of property proposed to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof against the proposed acquisition above referred to or any part thereof in the manner provided in Section 13a of said Act above referred to. 5. That it is hereby ordered that proceedings for the making of said proposed acquisition be undertaken pursuant to the provi- sions of the Street Opening Act of 1903 with bonds to be used as authorized under the Street Opening Bond Act of 1911. RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF MAP OR PLAT INDICATING THE LAND NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO BE TAKEN, ETC. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, that George S. Hinckley, the City Engineer, be and he is hereby ordered to prepare and to present to this body at its next regular meeting to be held at the City Council Chamber in the City of Redlands, at two o'clock P. M. on January 3, 1934, a. map or plat indicating the land necessary or convenient to be taken for the proposed extension of Beacon Street northwesterly to Central Avenue and the widening and extension of Central Avenue from its junction with such Beacon Street extension to the west city limits of the City of Redlands, and indicating thereon by a boundary line the territory proposed to be included in the district to be assessed for said acquisition purpose, and that the Engineer also prepare and file a statement of the total sum of the estimated expense of said acquisition; that said map and statement be prepared in accordance with the provisions of Sections 2 and 16 of the Street Opening Act of 1903; that the land to be taken be that property shown by red lines on the map heretofore prepared and filed under Resolution of Intention No. 513 and that the assessment district be that area enclosed within the brown line shown on said map; that the specific description of the property proposed to be taken under said acquisition proceeding is as follows: (For specific description see said Resolution this day adopted and filed.) No furt sr" business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned, 4215.7 Attest: .4aI��i City erk. atite r7T Cur-BA� Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. V e.