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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/03/1934 to 12/16/1936 h 1111 ( e.^ 0 z %.Thf • • I z 0 C LL r PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS Cif ) Term Expires Horace Williamson 12-31-3% d -�extos c^w� 7 4-7 1 11 36. - .9 In 3� , -'.� +,9 rt-8wee/1e4�„1¢n Pte= , - M V9 W. C. Collett I. Ford 1-1 -37 - '-� ' y' a6 E. A. Moore 1-1 -38 - j7- a; - 31 Ex-Officio members : Mayor, Attorney & Enginneer. LIBRARY BOARD Ca 74'9 y� Term Expires , ite Ktricc ".. °1— :iota 12-31-37 °'gam' J. J. Prendergast 12,31-37 Lyman M. King 12 31 301 3�- a8 . . .�ine -�� - > 12-art-33 n'3)-f8 It — 9% F_ }T T., v r, n.J -X12-31-36 tea' a..�+'-'7't BOARD OF EXMANINERS & APPEALS A. E. Taylor Gordon Donald Percy Hicks Geo. S. Hinckley W. J. Hartzell Building Inspector - Ex-Officio member & Secretary. ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW Term Expires N%111>/rake . � J. . ss n 12-31-35�"' , . .rb 12-31-36 12-31-37 o '+:General N2 OF ALIENS Section 1, Chapter 398 -- Acts 1931, Page 913 and Act 258 of General Laws of 1943. atr ( % PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS T:rm E .ir-s -.y4 . Ho ace lliamson � P, Jay Sexto rir- 3 U. J Swe ey 1- 36 W\ C. Coll t 1 - ,6 I. or 1, 1-3, E. M ore 1 1-3: Ex-Off !o members: Mayor, Attorney& Engineer. 11 EM• - IYMENT OF ,ALIENS • S ction 1, apte 398 ' Ac s 1931, Pa:e 91 & I Act 25 of 'LIBRARY .BOARD. General L ws of 1923 I• • Term Expires •yi t--V". K H. Fi ld 31-3' t>Z. J. Je. Prendergast 12-31=4t'( Lym King 12-31- , S. R. Hotepkiss 12-31-35 E. M. on ) 12-31-36 . I i BOARD OF. Eh HERS & APPEALS �+j 1 ary / r A. Tay r Gor.n Donald" I,I cHicks eo. Hinckley Hartze 1 111 ii Builds g Inspe or - Ex-Of • cio memb r & - Secreta • 'g 71 0 TORRENS TITLE PROPERTY 000 CITY OF REDLANDS Ik Atwood & Ford's Sub. No. 1, Lott 11, Block 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 W. 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 nighlana 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. i. Sec. Prel. Map (Mary Ann Adams) in Lot 8, Block H, Fourth St. Sec . Prel. Map, Add #5, Lot 5a, Block I, (Duvall) North Place Sub of Block 28, Redlands, Lots 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. Mk Wk SW& NE4 Sec. 23 E. Lugonia Ave. Ptn. NEk SE4 Sec. 22, 18, 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. 111 Town Plat, Lot 4, Block 15, ' , E. State St. Town Flat, Lot 9, Block 17 E. State St. Ip • 1 II Redlands, California January 3, 1934. Two O 'clock, P. M. 1U d II A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, ' California, held at the regular place of meeting_. 11 Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krum:, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, ;; together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Noone. The minutes of the regular meeting. of December 20, 1933 and the adjourn- .ct 11 act ! ed regular meeting of December 27, 1933, were read and approved after the Clerk was. ( directed to change the recorded vote of Councilman Stutt from Aye to No on the Van Epps salary increase on page 391 of volume 13. 11 L ALLEY - Obstruction I The controversy between Mrs. Hettie N. Brownlee and H. H. Ford relative ' to overhead use of the alley running north from East Central Avenue between Orange Street ` and Fifth Street, was brought before the Council by Mr . Ford presenting a map and plan ,, of the proposed improvement of his property at the northeast corner of Orange Street " and Central Avenue. A preliminary report of the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Com- pany of date of December 4, 1933, and a copy of a letter from the City Building Inspector, IL. H. Cooper to Mrs. Brownlee, calling her attention to the bad condition of portions of her building adjoining and immediately east of the Ford property, were presented and ordered filed. It appearing to the Council that Mrs. Brownlee has acquired certain : rights in the east wall of the Ford property; that Mr. Ford concedes same, bye insists on Mrs. Brownlee repairing and making safe the said wall at her own expense; that Mrs. ' Brownlee refuses to do this, which refusal is interfering with the plans of Mr. Ford for ' improvement of his property; that s s. Brownlee is occupying (overhead) a portion of I ' public property (the said alley) without having been granted a permit so to do; that ,' Mr, Ford requests this Council to terminate said use at once. After hearing statements Eby both parties and the City Attorney, the Mayor suggested that the interested parties i _make an effort to reach a satisfactory conclusion, otherwise, he favored the City taking , steps to vacate that portion of the alley occupied without permit. The Mayor's state- " and went was concurred in by members of the Council further action deferred, pending the outcome of the conference of parties interested. _APPLLCAT1QN H Theo H. Smith, 744 N. Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, California, addressed the i Council relative to plans for use of the Burrage property, West Crescent Avenue, this City, as a school for mentally retarded children. A copy of Mr. Smith's letter to Mr. MacNeill, 1Trustee for the owners of the property, setting forth his plans for the improvement of ithe property to meet the needs of an institution such as he hopes to establish, and a ' ; report of the local Board of Examiners, were presented and ordered filed. Expressions of protest by some of the_propertyowners of the district were voiced by Council members. Mr. Smith suggested that the matter be referred to two Councilmen, two members of the local Board of Examiners, the Building Inspector, the Fire Chief and the State Fire 1 2 Marshal, for investigation and report, and upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded i�� by Councilman Krumm, the request was granted. Councilman Stutt voting "No". The Mayor! named Lelean and Krumm of this Council, and Hicks and Donald of the Board of Examiners on the Committee. Mr. Smith stated that he would confer with the_S_t.ate_Fir-e_Mar_shal and then advise this Council as to whether he wishes to continue his efforts in the matter. LIQUOR_R -- Licenses, etc. Commissioner Krumm again urged the preparation of an Ordinance prohibit- ing the sale of intoxicating liquor on Sundays and holidays and between the hours of 9 P. M. and 6 A. M. other days. The power of this Board to regulate or license the sale of such liquor was questioned by some of this Council, but the City Attorney was directed to prepare and submit to this Board on January 10th an Ordinance along the lines recommended by Commissioner Krumm. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the 11 month of December, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION A report of the meeting_ of the Planning Commission held January 2, 19144_ announcing the election of E. A. Moore as President and W. J. Hartzell as Secretary of the Commission for the ensuing year, was presented and ordered filed. BONDS - (Garbageand pump) The Clerk presented the Bonds issued by the United States Fidelity and II Guaranty Company in the sum of £1000 and $500 respectively, covering the contracts of the City with Vaughn H. Alchian, Garbage Collector and lessee of the City dumping j grounds. Upon motion duly adopted, the Bonds were accepted and ordered placed on file. COMMUNICATI_ON A communication from Chas H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, this City, in r protest and ridicule of certain projects under the CWA , presented, read p j program was and ordered filed. XMAS PARTY Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, duly seconded and adopted, a unanimous vote of thanks_and appreciation was extended to Councilman Spoor, the Fox Redlands Theatre and -all others who assisted in the great success of the Xmas party for the children of the unemployed of the City, and the Clerk was directed to convey same to Mr. Penn of the local theatre. C. W. A. The Engineer advised the Council that the plastering of the plunge buildings would cost approximately $1204.23, of which this City would pay approximately 1184.70. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the project was approved, and the necessary City funds appropriated on the above basis. _HLGHWAY__ 99 -- Central Avenue Route Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krum the 3 following_Resolution was unanimously adopted: (Resolution No. 514) Resolution Approving Map or Plat and Statement Of the Total Sum of the Estimated Expense of Public Improve- ment Filed with the City Council in Pursuance of the Provisions of Section 2 of the Street Opening Act of 1903 . WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands, San Ber- nardino County, California, did heretofore and on the 27th day of December, 1933 request the City Engineer of the City of Redlands to furnish to this City Council 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 i:-D the widening and extension of Central Avenue frobi 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 setting forth the total es- timated expense of said improvement, and WHEREAS, said City Engineer has furnished to and filed with this City Council the map or plat so requested, and has also furnished to and filed with this City Council a statement setting forth the total sum of the estimated expense of said acquisition and this City Council having duly examined and considered the same, now therefore it is hereby ill RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that said map or plat above referred to and said statement setting forth the total sum of estimated expense of said acquisition are and each of them is hereby approved and the same are hereby I ordered to be filed in the office of the City Clerk as a part of the permanent record in said street opening proceeding. (Ordinance No. 771) Councilman Krumm introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Declar- ing the Intention of the City Council of the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County_, California_, to Order the Extension of Beacon Street Northwesterly to Central Avenue an& 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 moved that said ordinance have its first reading, such motion being seconded by Councilman Spoor. Upon roll call the motion to give the ordinance its first reading was i , adopted by the following vote: -Ayes : Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. The said ordinance was then given its first reading and laid over under the rules. MISCELLANEOUS 0_ bservance of legal holidays by City employees; expense of stationery ' and supplies for the Social Service Exchange; truck license fees for wholesalers; Labor Union organization of orange pickers; censoring_ of picture shows at the local theatres, were discussed at some length, and the Attorney was directed to submit a list of the. legal holiday in this State and the Police Commissioner was directed to give attention , to the class of picture shows at local theatres. 1 ri Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. p 111 ji No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned i' adjourned to meet on January 10, 1934 at Two o'clock, P. M. ,Attest: A(6)7° 615 /17 P. City -Clerk <<'ayor of the Ci y of Redlands, California. 4 i, Redlands, California January 10, 193/_ Two O 'clock, P. M. , Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council of the City of Redlands, `, California, met in adjourned regular session, at the regular place of meeting-. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. BIRTHDAY BALL - January 30, 193L The Mayor read a telegram from Henry L. Doherty, Chairman of the Birthday Ball for the President, suggesting this City join other Cities in the United States in giving a birthday ball in honor of the President to endow Warm Springs, Georgia, foundation which was established by the President to carry on a National Battle against infantile Paralysis. The suggestion met with the approval of the Council and the Mayor H named C. M. Brown, Jr. , as Chairman of the local Committee to have charge of all arrange- ments for the ball. Mr. Brown was present and accepted the honor and stated that the 1; Elks had tendered the use of their Club house for the occasion and that the Assistance League and other organizations would assist in the program. Mr. Brown requested the City to appropriate $125 to cover the expense of a suitable orchestra, and stated that tickets would be sold for $1.00 per couple, the proceeds of same to go to the National Committee. Councilman Stutt questioned the amount of the appropriation for the orchestra, and suggested that it should be possible to obtain one for less money. Mr. Brown stated that it would be impossible to make a success of the dance, unless a first class orchestra was secured, and $125 was the usual charge for same. Council members suggested that a part of the ticket sales be used for paying the orchestra and it was agreed that 250 from the sale of each ticket shall go toward the orchestra cost and the City will make II up the shortage, if any_, of the $125 expense. ALLEY (from Central Avenue-north,between Orange & 5th Sts) The controversy between H. H. Ford and Mrs. Hettie N . Brownlee relative to the use of the alley and the proposed improvement by Mr. Ford of his property at the northeast corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue was again considered by the Board, Attorneys for the said parties stating they had been unable to reach a satisfactory conclusion. The Council heard the statements of the respective Attorneys and property owners, developing that Mr. Ford and Mrs. Brownlee were.unable to agree upon terms to that Mr. Ford vacate (overhead) the alley,andapay her one-half the present value of the wall at , the west line of the alley . Mrs. Brownlee thought the value of the wall should be determined on a replacement cost and also the value to her as a support or foundation for her overhead building. Council members expressed the hope that an agreement between', parties concerned would result in vacating the alley (overhead) . Councilman Krumm moved that the City appropriate $100 toward the expense of removal of the overhead occupancy of the alley and to grant easement over the east four inches of alley to Mrs . Brownlee I, 5 for additional wall width. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lelean and duly adopted. The Mayor suggested that the matter be arbitrated and was supported by the other Council members. After discussion between Attorneys and Council members, both parties to the controversy reed to arbitration by a Committee of three, one to be chosen by Mr. Ford, one by Mrs. Brownlee and these two members to choose a third member. Attorneys for Mr. Ford and Mrs. Brownlee suggested that certain matters be stipulated for consideration by the Committee, but the Council objected to this and insisted that the whole matter be referred to the Committee and that the two interested parties abide by the findings of the Committee. After further consideration, interested parties and Attorneys announced their willingness to follow the Council's suggestion and submit the whole_ matter to said Committee, and it was so ordered. HIGHWAY 4 9_9 (Central Avenue Route) The City Clerk informed the City Council that more than one week had elapsed since the introduction and first reading of an ordinance No. 771 entitled "An ' Ordinance Declaring the Intention of the City Council of the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, to Order the 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 that a motion was in order for the adoption of said ordinances Councilman Lelean moved that said ordinance be adopted, such motion was seconded by Councilman Stutt and upon roll ' call said ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Spoor. LIQUOR Pursuant to instructions at the last meeting the City Attorney submitted an Ordinance regulating the hours of sale of intoxicating liquors and after reading of same and consideration by the Council, Councilman Krumm introduced said proposed Ordin- ance No. 772, which was laid over under the rules. APPLIC3ATION The application of J. H. Stewart (to correct error) for permission to lay a water pipe line in the Highway in San Timoteo Canyon from the East City limits westerly , to the Southern Pacific Railroad crossing, was presented, granted and ordered filed. RESOLUTION Upon written recommendation of Councilman Spoor, absent, and upon motion of I' Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the following Resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Councilmen present: WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of the Redlands City Council that groceries and other Direct Aid administered by and through the channels of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration are by II a recent order of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration being given without any labor in exchange therefor, and II h �� 6 WHEREAS It is the feeling of the vast majority of people receiving this aid that they do not wish charity but work in exchange for what they receive, and WHEREAS The Redlands City Council feels that such a policy would tend to develop a pauper class and is demoralizing to society; be it therefore RESOLVED That the said Council in regular adjourned meeting assembled this 10th day of January, 1934, does hereby respectfully !' request the Federal Emergency Relief Administration to permit those receiving Direct Aid to perform casual labor- not project labor - in exchange for such aid. Be it further RESOLVED That copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Hon. Harry L. Hopkins, Federal Emergency Relief Administration at Washington, D. C. , the Hon, R. C. Branion Federal Emergency Relief Administration of California, the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County, the Emergency Relief Committee of Nine of San Bernardino County, and Mr. Charles Schottland, field representative from the State Emergency Relief Admin- istration. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the President of the local Chamber of Commerce extending an invitation to this Council to be present at a meeting to be held at the San Bernar- dino Chamber of Commerce rooms at Two o 'clock, P. M. , January 12. 19341 for discussing the National Defense Problem of Southern California, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Theo. H. Smith, 744 N. Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, sub- mitting a pamphlet showing the ty_p? of institution he desires to establish in this City 'i' at the old Burrage place, was presented and ordered filed. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: if P et g 1111, it Ireorik. Mayor of e City of redlands, Cali ornia. I Redlands, California January 17, 1934 . Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, held at the Council Chamber in the City Hall, Redlands, California. Present: Mayor Fowler, Councilmen Stutt, Spoor, Krumu, Lelean, City Engineer, City Treasurer and City Attorney. In the absence of the Clerk, the City Attorney, Walter J. Hartzell, was requested to read the minutes of preceding sessions and to keep the record of this session, The minutes of January 3, 1934 werere.d and ap_psoved andthe m;nu#a of January 10, 1934, were read and approved with slight change therein. ALLEY - (Ford - Brownlee Controversy.) The Brownlee-Ford controversy over the property at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Orange Street and in particular the projection from the 7 Brownlee building over the alley which extends north from Central Avenue between Orange Street and Fifth Street was again before the Council. Ray Brownlee, Mrs. Hettie Brownlee and Ir. H. H. Ford addressed the council and it .was admitted by both parties to the controversy that the Attempted ? compromise by means of a board of arbitration had been unsuccessful due to Mrs . Brownlee being unwilling to accept the allowance given her by the majority of the r arbitration board. It appearing that Mrs. Brownlee's desire is now to reconstruct ' and reinforce the west wall of the alley, which wall constitutes the east line of the Ford property and that in order to accomplish this she will require the right to use not exceeding four inches of the alley space on the test side, on motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously carried, it was resolved that airs. ' Brownlee be granted an easement over not exceeding four inches in width of the alley immediately adjoining the easterly line of the H. H. Ford property situated at the northeast corner of Orange Street and East Central Avenue on which she may construct and maintain a brick wall in order to strengthen the present easterly wall of the Ford property and increase the walls width to twelve inches . CITY HALL Architect Howard Jones presented the completed plans and specifications for the new city hall, which were considered and examined with interest by all members of the Council. On motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the plans and specifications were referred to the City Engineer and Building Inspector for checking and examination. Later during this session the matter of the new city hall was again brought forward for discussion with the thought in mind of obtaining accurate estimates of the cost. It appearing that the architect was making his own estimate of cost of 111 construction and that he is inviting estimates from outside contractors , the Council ' deeming it desirable to obtain an estimate of cost from local contractors, on motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously carried, it was re- solved to appropriate not to exceed $100.00 to pay to a local contractor or local contractors for preparing the estimates of cost of thl_ new city hall. BUSINESS LICENSES James B. Stone and Fred Fowler presented apetition from the Business Men' s Association, signed by some forty business houses and merchants in the city asking for additional night police protection, claiming that the business section of the town is entitled to such protection due to the increase in business license tax which will be collected from the World War Veterans due to a change in ruling as to exemptions. Councilman Stutt moved, Councilman Lelean seconding, that the matter be referred to the Rolice Commissioner with power to act. Councilman Spoor moved an amendment to the motion to the effect that it be referred to the Police Commissioner repast to tht_Qouneii after having studied the situation. The amendment receiving no second, the original motion was put and carried by unanimous vote. ORDIRAN10E - LIQIQOR_ A letter from the Women's Christian Temperance Union of the City of 8 Redlands commending the City Council on the stand that it had taken regarding the 1, enforcement to some extent of liquor control and particularly concerning the night closing hours and the holiday and Sunday closing as set forth in proposed ordinance No. 772 was presented, read to the Council and ordered filed. The matters contained in the ', letter prompted the discussion of Ordinance No . 772 which had received its first reading at the adiourned regular meeting of January 10, 1934. The ordinance at this time re- ceived its second reading and Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, moved its'. adoption. On vote being taken, those voting Lave" or in favor of the adoption of the ordinance were Councilmen Lelean, Krumm and Fowler; those voting "no" were Councilmen Spoor and Stutt. SANITARY INSPECTION On motion duly seconded and carried by unanimous vote it was resolved that the Sanitary Inspector be ordered to report to the police headquarters every morning_ and; that he call there at least one additional time daily to receive complaints and instruct, 11 tions as to the work of his department, it was further resolved that wor.a be generally given out that complaints concerning the sanitary department be hereafter lodged at the , Police Department rather than at the Fire Department. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of aecial meeting of the Planning Commission held on January 17, was presented, read and ordered filed: Special meeting of the Planning Commission held Wednesday, January 17, 1934, 9:00 o 'clock A. M. , City Hall. Present: President Moore, Messrs. Williamson, Ford, Fowler, Collett, Hinckley, Hartzell. The petition of Elsie Pfitzenmair for leave to remove Palm tree in driveway at 1720 North Church Street was presented, and after consideration, on unanimous vote, it was resolved that the Planning Commission recommend that the leave sought be granted. The petition of James T. Campbell for leave to remove Palm trees, alternate, on the property situated at the northeast corner of Church Street and Lugonia Avenue was presented, and after consideration, on unanimous vote it was resolved to grant. the leave sought. ri The petition of M. C. Cabral for leave to remove Pepper tree at the northwest corner of Sacramento Street and Ken- dall Street was denied, the City agreeing to trim the Pepper tree and keep it in better condition. The petition of the same party to remove the Umbrella tree at 505 West State Street was granted. The Commission then considered the question of the removal of Palm trees on the south side of West Citrus Avenue between New York and Tennessee Streets and the removal of the Orange trees on West Citrus Avenue between New York Street and the Mill Creek Zanja in connection with the proposal of widening and improving the streetway and installing of curbs and gutters under the CWA program. On motion of Williamson, sec- onded by Ford and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend that the removal of said Palm trees and Orange trees be granted provided it becomes necessary to do so in order to carry out the proposed CWA project. Upon motion, duly seconded and adopted, the Commission's recommendations f. , relative to the petitions of Elsie Pfitzenmaier, James T . Campbell, and M. C . Cabral 9 I were approved. II I The Council then considered the recommendation of the Commission concerning , the removal of Palm trees on the south side of West Citrus Avenue between New York and Tennessee Streets and the removal of Orange Trees on West Citrus Avenue between New York Street and the Mill Creek Zanja in connection with the proposal for widening_ and b improving the highway and of installing curbs and gutters under C.W.A. project on such v) portions of West Citrus Avenue. The recommendation of the Planning Commission that 2c7 such leave be granted was approved by the City Council and the removal and changes sought were authorized in the event that C.W.A. project to completa_.he work pr. p_as_ed_ is presented and approved. In this connection F. M. Perry_ then discussed with the y Council the advisability of closing New York Street south of Citrus Avenue, it appearing that the dedicated street is only one-half the width of a public high :ay_ and that the city 's right of way extends only one-half the distance from Citrus Avenue to Orange Avenue. Mr. Perry desired to make use of this roadway as a place toPlant certain orange trees belonging to him which are within the right of way of Citrus Avenue and which will have to be removed in the event of a street widening and improve- ment project. A communication from Engineer Hinckley relative to improvement of West Citrus Avenue was presented and ordered filed. The matter was considered at some length, but no action taken. 1 SIDEWALK The proposal for a sidewalk through the park from Grant Street to Glenwood Drive was considered and received the endorsement and approval of the Council, providedi the same can be handled as a C.W.A. project. REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Health Departments for the month of December, 1933, and the Clerk's report for the aa_rtex ending fe_cmb eer 31, 19134. ,; were presented and ordered filed. I COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented, read and ordered filed: From R. W. Bixby, Incorporated, Buffalo, New York, advising of the availa- ' bility of a Sanitary Engineer or Superintendent ; From the Southern California League of Municipalities, Fred A. Baughan executive secretary. An invitation from the American Legion, Redlands Post No. 106, inviting the City Council to a dinner and meeting to be held on the night of Thursday-, February when Homer Chaillaux, the tate Commander of the American Legion, will address the , Redlands Post, was received, read and individual expressions of acceptance made by ,, various Council members. The mayor directed the Council members to advise the City Clerk' s office not later than Wednesday, January 24, of their intentions as to attending,' said dinner and meeting. The letter was ordered filed. ' I to APPLICATIONS The application of Mills R. Haney, 936 Ohio Street, for a position on th,e , £ol.iee Force was presented, read and ordered filed. VOTE OF APPRECIATION On motion duly presented, seconded and unanimously carried, the City Clerk ; was directed to prepare and mail to Supervisor J. H. Porch a letter of appreciation expressing the thanks of the City Council for county aid on highway work which has been given within and immediately adjoining the City of Redlands. BOULEVARD STOPS Councilman Spoor requested that the ,installed boulevard stop signs be checked with the city ordinance establishing boulevard stops and that the continuance or discontinuance of the boulevard stops be at all times kept strictly in accordance with the provisions of ordinance. MISCELLANEOUS The proposed high line received further discussion, but no action was taken. General discussion was had as to the orange pickers ' strike s .tuationL, but no action taken. Bills and salaries as were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the iaeoting adjourned to reconvene at 2:00 o 'clock P. M. on Monday-, February 5, 1934. Attest: 4.( ii � City erk. tayor of the City of Redlands, California - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - III Redlands, California January_l, 1934. 10 O 'clock, A. M. A pecial meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, regularly called and held at the regular placeof meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler and the City Clerk. Absent: The City Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer. The mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to Architect fees for City Hall plans; Assistant Attorney for Highway # 99; and to Police services. , CITY HALL -- Architect Fees The Clerk presented the claim of Howard E. Jones, Architect, in the sum of $1528.00 for services rendered and expenses incurred from December 9, 1933 to January 17 11 11934, in proposed new City Hall plans. After due consideration a motion by Councilman I', Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the item in the claim for 34 days at $25.00 per day be reduced to $12. 50 per day was duly adopted, and the claim was approved for a sum of $1103.00, payable to W. H. Jones, as per transfer attached to demand. I1 ASSISTANT ATTORNEY - Highway_# 99 The Mayor voiced the request of the City Attorney for employment of Ot A. S. Monroe, Los Angeles, to assist in the proceedings for the "Central Avenue Route" ; Highway # 99, Mr. Monroe being experienced in this line of work. After due considera- tion, upon motion, duly seconded and adopted, the City Attorney was authorized and direct- ed to confer with Mr. Monroe as to securing his services at a cost not to exceed 00.00, ' and to report his findings to this Board. POLICE Upon recommendation of Police Commissioner Krumm, a payment of _$10.00 to Arthur Andrade for special police service January 17-24,1934, was authorized. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ,/' , , re d �i City 'jerk. 1 .yor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 5 , 1934. Two O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council, City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session, at the regular placeof meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt, Mayor Fowler, and the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krum and the City Treasurer. HIGHWAY_# 99 The Clerk reported that this was the time and place fixed pursuant to Statute for the hearing of protests or objections against the 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, all as particularly described in Ordinance of Intention No. 771 adopted by the: ! City Council of the City of Redlands on the 10th day of January, 1934. The Clerk also reported that the affidavits of the publication of the ,ordinance of intention, mailing of post card notice and of the posting of the notice of ' 4 ti G t2 public improvement under the Street Opening Act of 1903 as required by law had been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' The City Clerk reported that J. C. Bloomer, Lena S. Findlay, C. E. Bowlsby, S. F. Locker, Eldriede Barck, Virginia Ruff Troeger, et al, Southern California Edison ' Company, Christine and Beatrice Lindenberg, had filed written protests. Reference is hereby made to the written protests on file with the City Clerk for all particulars in connection therewith. The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for hearing protests or objections against the proposed Extension of Central Avenue from its junction with such Beacon Street extension to the west City limits of the City of Redlands, or the extension of the assessment district each as set forth in said Ordinance of Intention hereinbefore mentioned and asked if there were any interested persons who desired to be heard in the said matter. Thereupon the City Council was addressed by different property owners with- in the district, namely: Virginia R. Troeger, Wrn B. Ruff and Richard L. Ruff, through, Attorney, supplementing the formal written protest filed. All of the said written protests were then read in full to the City Council by the City Attorney and all persons desiring to be heard in said matter were heard. After all persons objecting to said improvement or the extent of the assessment district desiring to be heard in said matter had been fully heard and all objections presented having been heard and fully considered, on motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Lelean, and unanimously adopted, the protests were referred to the City Engineer for checking and report, and further consideration of the said matter was continued and adjourned to the hour of Two o'clock, P. M. , of Wednesday the fourteenth day of February, 1934. Councilman Krumm entered the Chamber at this time and took his chair at the Council table. 1, MOVING PICTURE - Censorship Mr. Penn of the Fox-Redlands Theatre conferred with members of the Board relative to their attitude toward the showing of the movie "Flying Down to Rio", stating that some of the members of the Parent Teachers Commission had protested its showing with- that out first having a preview. Mr. Penn stated^time would not permit of a preview. Commis- , sioner Krumm and Council members expressed themselves as satisfied with the Parent Teachers Commission acting in an advisory capacity to the public, as the Police Department, under City Ordinance, has power to control and to stop the showing of any picture they_ consider violating the City Ordinance. From statements of Mr. Penn and others it appears there is only a part of the picture that could be considered immoral, and Mr. Penn stated that he will use his best efforts to secure only first class pictures but that it was this class of picture that produced the greatest box receipts and that in, the final analysis the box receipts were what the theatre was primarily interested in. No action was talon'.; 13 in the matter, the Council expressing the opinion that the Police Commissioner and IIIl Department were empowered to take care of this and similar situations. COMMUNICATION A communication from Leroy L. Smith, President of the local "Workers Relief , Association", submitting a copy of a Resolution passed by said Association opposing the present "dole" system and requesting_permission to labor for the supplies, was presented - CO and ordered filed. %n Q APPLICATIONS C eft The application of Muriel K. Miles, 1257 Alta Street, for clerical work with the City, was presented and ordered filed. ( ## See bottom page 14.) (Street Banner) The application of the "McWade Players" for permission to hang a sign over the street at Orange Street and Colton Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. Upon emotion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, and unanimously adopted, the I application was denied. H DANCE HALL The application of James Greenwood, 622 Third Street, for permission to oper- ate a public dance hall on the second floor of the building at the southeast corner of State and Sixth Streets, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon,, motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the i i ; application was granted, subject to police control and regulation. DEED The City Attorney presented a deed from the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company to the City for use of the certain lands upon which the Filtration plant is located. Upon motion , duly seconded and adopted, the deed was_a_uepted and ordered placed of record. 1, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE (C.W.S) '` The Clerk advised the Council that he had directed the State Compensation ' Insuirance Fund to cover employees under the C.W.S. program, as requested by R. C . Branion, Director of Emergency Relief. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the action of the 'Clerk was ratified, and the State Compensation Insurance Fund was requglLted to handle the ' C.W.S. cases the same as other City cases, the City to obtain and preserve certified copies of payrolls of such workers, and provide the Insurance Fund with a list of all C.W.S. projects and such other information as required. RESOLUTION Upon petition No. 4111 of the Security Title Insurance and Guarantee Company, ' 'the Council unanimously adopted Resolution of Intention No. 515 which provides for the closing of a portion of California Street shown on Redlands Heights Maps Nos. 6 and 9, I !and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. it PETITION The petition No. 4112 of H. D. Bristol, et al, residents of the Terracina a 14 District, for change of certain Boulevard stops, etc. ,was presented and referred to the Polite Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. ' HEALTH DEPARTMENT Councilman Stutt called the Boards ' attention to the erection of privies (outside toilets) in the vicinity of Stuart Avenue and First Street. Referred to li Councilman Lelean. Councilman Lelean called the Boards ' attention to the extra work forced upon Dr. Gentry4 Secretary of the Board of Health, in the examination of drunks and attendance in Court, and requested the other Council members to give due consideration to Dr. Gentry' s verbal request for additional per. Action was deferred until next budget-making time. STREET IMPROVEMENTS The improvement of Sunset Drive and Sylvan Boulevard was considered at some length, the Council expressing its desire to see these Boulevards improved. The Engineer was requested to place Sylvan Boulevard on the C.W.A. program. It was stated fl, that parties interested in Sunset Drive improvement would probably appear before this Board at its next meeting . ASSISTANT ENGINEER Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, Assistant Engineer Westerbrook, was voted an allojanee_f $1 .00 a day for use of his car in work for the City from and after February 5, 1931„ DEMANDS The Clerk presented the demand of Howard E. Jones, San Bernardino, for 41103.00 services and expenses as architect for the proposed new City Hall, and also copy of a judgment and execution issuing from the Court of A. McCrary, Justice of the Peace, Mission Township in favor of Norman M. Brayshaw, for the sum of $404.86, and also an assignment from said Howard E. Jones to W. H. Jones . The matter was referred to the City Attorney who recommended that a warrant issue to and be deposited with Justice McCrary in the sum of the Judgment, viz $404.86, and a warrant issue to W.H.Jones in the sum of $698.14, Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the recommendation of the City Attorney was approved and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue said warrants accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adj_ourne . " to meet on February 1/ , 1934 at Two o 'clock, f. .M. Attest: City Caerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. ##r Application of Gaylord Swaney, endorsed by a number of business men of the City for position on the Police force was presented and ordered filed. 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 Redlands, California I' February 7, 1934. ' Two O 'clock, P. M, 1 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, Treasurer and Engineer. C'J Absent: None. kr:!) C7 The minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 193/ , and the special , meeting of January 31, 1934, were read and approved. DEMAND The Clerk presented a demand from the Elks Club in the sum of $99.00 toward expense of the ball honoring President RooseIeltts birthday. Upon motion of [ Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the item of $25.00 for labor was elimin-'1 ated, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant payable out of the , b General Fund in the sum of ($74.00) seventy-four dollars for orchestra expense, as per agreement of this Council at its meeting on January 10, 1934. SUNSET DRIVE II C. P. Earley addressed the Council and presented a petition No. 4113 signed by a large number of citizens and property owners, urging that immediate action I'be taken for the re-alignment and improvement of Sunset Drive. M. L. Hooper and Mesdames W. H. Blodget and G. E. Mullen gave hearty endorsement to the petition. The matter was [ considered from its several angles by Council members, after which a motion by Councilman iLelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the improvement of said Drive from Rossmont Drive to the East City limits be endorsed and urged as a C.W.A. project, was unanimously,! , adopted. Councilman Spoor and Engineer Hinckley asked to be excused from the Chamber at this time to confer with Mr. Hawes, of the State Engineering Department of ii[' the C.W.A. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM I it Councilman Lelean submitted data and advertising matter of The Gamewell I'I '.Company for a fire alarm system, which were ordered filed for future consideration. i Councilman Spoor and Engineer Hinckley returned to the Council Chamber at this time and announced that their conference with Mr. Hawes was very favorable for 'securing a new City Hall as a C.W.A. project, and that a definite answer wouldle had Ion the 15th inst. The matter was given very due consideration, after which a motion was made by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the City proceed to build the hall as a C.W.A. project, and authorized and direat_e_d that a_ppli.cation for same. filed at once with the Civil Works Administration, The Council determined to use surplus funds on hand sufficient to make up the difference between the total cost of the building and the usual allowance on C.W.A. projects, the City not having sufficient funds II Ito bear the entire cost of the proposed new City Hall . Upon roll call, the motion of Councilman Lelean was adopted by the following vote] 16 Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Stutt, who stated that he was in favor of having a new City Hall, but was opposed to the ' depletion of surplus funds for said purpose. TAXES The question of extending the delinquent date on City taxes was considered upon request of property owners made through Council members, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman. Krumm, that the City Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized and directed to receive payments of City taxes up to the hour of five o'clock, P. M. , March 12, 1934, without the addition of penalty and/or cost, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. BOULEVARD STOPS The matter of boulevard stops on C..ntex and San Mateo_S_tre�ts at Olive . Avenue, and at Mariposa and Rossmont Drive was referred to the Police Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. SXLVAN BOULEfRD Mrs. L. M. H. Warner, High Avenue, addressed the Council in an appeal for' 1. the improvement of Sylvan Boulevard. She was advised of the City 's plans for such ,I improvement as a C.W.A. project. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT - Visit Mayor Fowler announced the probability of the President visiting this it Coast this summer and suggested the City extend him an invitation to visit this City. The suggestion met with approval of Council members, and Councilman Lejean and K.H.Field were appointed as a Committee to prepare a formal invitation. TRUCK ROUTE Councilman Lelean again utged the routing of trucks around the downtown business district. After discussion it was decided to place a "Truck Route" sign for_ Church Street at Fern Avenue. ASSESSOR Upon request, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to appoint Mrs. Lecta Crane and two collectors for one month each, to assist in the c211ectinnff p r rni ± al property taxes for 1934. ,_REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed: The Clerk,_ Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department, for the month of January-, 1934, and the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and the Mill Creek Water Owners for the year 1933. 9UNICATIDNS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Dr. H. G. Gentry, Secretary of the Board of Health, relative to it ;salary increase; 17 From the State Emergency Relief Administration acknowledging receipt of 1 ' a copy of the Resolution relative to direct aid program; From Southern California League of Municipalities relative to the meeting at Santa Monica, February 24, 1934; From E. H. Spoor relative to publication of the recently adopted liquor ordinance. From E. H. Spoor, Acting Secretary of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities, submitting copies of minutes of meetings of Mthe League held at Indio, November 29, 1933, Ontario on December 29, 1933 and Corona on II.0 January 26, 1934; also a copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Directors of the League of California municipalities, held at Los Angeles, November 3, 1933. 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 February 14, 1934, at Two o 'clock, P. M. Attest: .614! 111 eft! City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. !, - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - r Redlands, California February 12, 1934. One O 'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, ,regularly called by the Mayor, and held at the regular placeof meeting . Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt, Mayor Fowler and the City Clerk; Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to the proposed new City hall and any other business coming before the Council. A number of citizens being present, the Mayor declared the meeting was open for business. A. E. .Brock, on behalf of the Lawn Bowling Club, requested the Council to arrange for auto parking on the west side of University Stree. at the Club ' s grounds in ,Sylvan Park. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the request was granted, under plans of the City Engineer. Councilman Krumm entered the Council Chamber at this time and took his place at the Council table. CITY HALL Matters pertaining to the proposed new City Hall as a C.W.A. project, were :next considered by the Council and Architect Jones and Engineer Hinckley. It was deter- mined that the cost to the City would be approximately $30,000432,000 and would require :. 18 ,the expenditure of a large part of the surplus funds on hand. Mr. W. A. Smith speaking on behalf of the carpenters of the City urged that the work be done; Allen Wheaton, H. H. Ford, Frank Moore, Geo S. Biggin and Horace Williamson expressed opposition to the, use of so much of surplus funds for an unnecessary project. Councilmen Stutt and Krumm protested the use of surplus funds for City Hall pruposes, leaving no funds available for emergencies. Councilman Spoor thought it good business for the City to spend this amount in order to obtain the Federal Aid available for the project, Councilman Lelean expressed himself as favoring the project, provided the cost was not in excess of approximately X86,000--the City's part as $25,000430,000, and exp'r'essed his lack of confidence in the estimates submitted by Mr. Jones . Mayor Fowler stated that the surplus funds now on hand were the result of the efforts of former Councils and he hesitated endorsing its expenditure for this project, leaving the Treasury without any funds for 'emergencies. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the proposed new City Hall project be abandoned, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Spoor. Not voting : Councilman Lelean, who explained that he regretted seeing the project abandoned, but that he could not support it as is, and wished it might have further consideration. HIGHWAY # 99 Proceedings for "Central Avenue Route" for Highway # 99 were informally considered, pending further consideration of protests on February 14, 1934. HIGH LINE Matters pertaining to the "Water High Line" as a C.W.A. or P.W.A. project were considered without further action, application as a C.W.A. project having already been filed. "DOLE" Councilman Spoor filed a copy of a Resolution adopted February 10,_19,344 by the Hoard of Directors and State Advisory Committee of the League of California Mun- icipalities, requesting that those receiving direct aid from the Federal Government be permitted to labor for same. iMISCELLANEOUS Suggestion that the City Hall and nigh Line matters h.e_ ubmitted to the voters at the April election were made, but no action taken. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: D� 1. City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 � II 19 �I H Redlands, California ill February 14, 1934. 2 O'clock, P. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. iPresent: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler and the City Klerk Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. ho The Clerk announced that this is the time and place set for further (!consideration of the protests under Ordinance No. 771 in pursuance of the order entered 11 ! at the Council meeting of February 5, 1934, and that the City Engineer had in writing ;reported concerning said protests as follows: Total Area of District 2, 519,980 sq.ft. Total Area Protesting 232,840 sq.ft. Percentage of Protest 9.24 Whereupon, on motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, and unanimously; ; adopted by the four members present, it was resolved that the protests, and each of them; be overruled. Councilman Spoor entered the Council Chamber at this time and took his ( seat at the Council table. Attorney Hartzell then addressed the Council and stated that A. S. Monroe hof 'Jos Angeles, recently employed by the City to assist in these proceedings advises the' adoption of a new Ordinance of Intention for the purpose of correcting some minor dis-_ crepencies in Ordinance No. 771, heretofore adopted. Upon request and motion of Councilman Spoor, duly seconded and adopted, the Council adjourned to an adjoining room for a 15 minute executive session relative to , matters pertaining to Highway # 99. Immediately following the executive session, the ; Mayor and Council members resumed their places at the Council table and the Mayor declared the meeting open for business. ORDINANCE N0. 773 Councilman Krumm introduced an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Declar- I l Ling the Intention of the City Council of the City of Redlands, County of San Bernardino, ' ;;California, to Order the Laying Out and Opening of a New Street From the Northerly Line boil East State Street Opposite the Termination of Beacon Street in Said East State Street ttg, the Southerly Line of East Central Avenue at Eighth Street (to be Known Upon its P Acquisition, Beacon Street); the Laying Out and Widening of East Central Avenue, From the West Line of Eighth Street to the East Line of Orange Street; the Laying Out and !;Widening of West Central Avenue, From the West Line of Orange Street to the Westerly !Terminus of West Central Avenue, Being the Northerly Prolongation of the Westerly Line ',of Mill Street; the Laying Out and Opening of a New Street, From the Westerly Terminus of Central Avenue, Being the Northerly Prolongation of the Westerly Line of Mill Street to , hthe Easterly Line of Tennessee Street (to be Known Upon its Acquisition, West Central LAvenue); and Repealing. Ordinance_ No. 771! and moved that said Ordinance have its first ;l ' reading, such motion being seconded by Councilman Stutt. Upon roll call the motion to give the Ordinance its first reading was adopted' ' by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. The said Ordinance was then given its first reading and laid over under the rules. C ITYH ALL Councilman Krumm proposed that repairs be made to the present City Hall as a �I C.W.A. project. Other members were not favorable to the proposal and no action was taken. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Manager of the Orange Show extending an invitation to Council members to a public reception and dinner for Gov. Rolph at the California Hotel, San Bernardino, the 15th inst., was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was I ' directed to make reservations for three. A communication from the Secretary of the Los Angeles County League of Muni- II' cipalities extending an invitation to its meeting at Lynwood on the evening of February_ 15, 1934,was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the City, Attorney of Whittier, California, recommending tkiat this City join the Southern California League of Municipalities, was presented and 'referred to Councilman Spoor for -answer--this Council -not favoring a Southern Californian League. HIGH LINE The matter of building the water high line as heretofore considered by this Board, was again discussed. Estimates of the Engineer fixed the City's portion of the cost, if built as a C.W.A. project, at approximately$50,000.00. A motion by CouncilmanlL Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the said water line be made a preferred _project was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council, and Engineer Hinckley and Councilman Spoor were authorized and directed to proceed as rapidly as possible in the I' 'matter. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. 11 Attest : /1.161-C c7 Cityrk. Mayorof the City of Redlands, California. II, - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • v 1 ILII 11 21 Redlands, California 1, February 21, 1934 Two o'clock, P. M. A regular meeting_ of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, jiheld at the regular placeof meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of February 5 and 14, the Q regular meeting of February 7, and the special meeting of February 12, 1934, were read and approved. HIGH LINE - WATER Councilman Spoor verbally reported that it appeared impossible at this 1. H L. to build the Water h Line as a C.W.A. project, and it was determined to abandon time e 1g same and apply all C.W.A. aid on Sylvan Blvd. and Sunset Drive projects. SUNSET DRIVE AND SYLVAN BLVD. 1. The improvement of Sunset Drive and Sylvan Blvd. as C.W.A. projects ' was then considered by property owners and Council members. A motion by Councilman ' Spoor, seconded by Councilman Lelean, that the City improve Sunset Drive from Mariposa Drive to the East City Limits and that the Coup be requested and urged to continue the improvement easterly to connect with Highway 99, was unanimously adopted. Further consideration of the improvement of sylvan Blvd. was interrupted by the receipt of a communication from Mr. Cole, County C.W.A. Director, reading as follows: City Council, Redlands, California. Gentlemen: Due to demobilization orders which we have received from Washington, it is neces- sary that we bring to an immediate close as many ag possible of the projects now under way. Some will have to be stopped without completing. After due consideration, we have adopted a policy of concentrating on several major worthwhile projects throughout the country. We believe the Redlands highline to be a most worthwhile project and have written our San Francisco headquarters for immediate approval. It is our intention on receipt of this approval to terminate as fully as possible other projects in Redlands, trans- ! ferring the men to the highline project, and, in as far as is possible, to carry this through to completion. If it is necessary, we shall transfer men from other parts of the county to complete this project. We want your honorable body to expect our full cooperation, and at the same time, we shall expect your cooperation as we ter- minate other projects in your community or shift the men. Will you kindly send us in quadruplicate 22 1I' II copyof the action your board takes. a Very respectfully yours, G. Herbert Cole Director CWA San Bernardino Co. By C. E. Blanc C. E. Blanc Assistant Director CWA San Bernardino County Members of the Council were unanimous in expressing the belief that all C.W.A. City_ projects should be subordinated to the building of the Water High Line, and upon recom- I; mendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the following_ Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, The Redlands City Council is in receipt of a letter under date of February 21, 1934, from the San Bernardino County Civil Works Administrator, G. Herbert Cole, pledging full cooperation of the Civil Works Adminis- tration for the Redlands Highline Project, and :1 WHEREAS, The City Council of Redlands feels that this is the most important and valuable Civil Works project which the community of Redlands can construct, but was without sufficient CWA man power until the pledge of additional man power was received from Administrator Cole; be it therefore RESOLVED By the Redlands City Council in regular meeting assembled this 21st day of February, 1934, that it does hereby approve the construction of the Redlands Highline Project in preference to other CWA projects and does hereby pledge its support to this project and extends its appreciation to the Civil Works Administration for the expressed cooperation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the City proceed at once �I with the Water Highline project, and to not advertise for material necessary in const- ruction of same, but to receive bids for said materials on invitation and then to make all purchases in the open market through the City purchasing department. WATER_RATES The Clerk submitted a written recommendation of the Engineer and Water !, Commissioner Spoor as to water rates for the_year effective March 1st, 1934. Several Council members questioned the advisability of a change of rates at this time. A motion made by Councilman Spoor that the schedule as submitted be adopted, was lost by reason ij of no second, and last year's rates left in effect. ISI HIGHWAY L} 99 Ordinance of Intention No. 773 The City Clerk informed the City Council that more than one_meek had elaosed since the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance of Intention No. 773 for the opening of a new street, from East State St. to East Central Ave. to be known I' 23 has Beacon St. ; the widening of East Central Ave. and West Central Ave. from 8th St. to iI the Westerly terminus of West Central Ave._;the opining of a ne_w_str_eet_fsom_said Wester- terminus to Tennessee St. , and that a motion was in osaer_f_or the_adoption of_sai& , Ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted. the second reading of said Ordinance was waived and the Ordinance adopted by the follow- ing vote: ot Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. DEED ct The Clerk presented a deed from Johnston Tractor Co. , Ltd. , conveying to the City a portion of Block 30, Barton Ranch and a portion of Lot 27, Block 77, Rancho San Bernardino for Mill Creek Zanja improvement, and upon motion duly seconded and adopted the same was accepted and ordered placed of record. REPORT Report of the Secretaryy of the�oar_d_of Health for the month of January!iy 1 1934, was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented by the Clerk and ordered filed: From the City of Santa Monica extending an invitation to this Board to , J, attend the meeting of the Soein_California_keiague of Municipal.itiea to be held in said City on February 24, 1934, with luncheon at Hotel Miramar at 1:00 P. M. ; From the City of San Bernardino calling this Board's attention to the : meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held in said City : on the evening of February 23, 193j dinner at Mapes Cafateria at 6 P. M. The Clerk was ; directed to secure six reservations. APPLICATIQN The application of the American Federation of Labor No, 19060 for d !� permission to hold a dance every Friday night at the K. of C. Hall_, 1204 East State Street, was presented by the Clerk and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the application was granted, under police I' re ulations. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Krumm suggested that only American brands of Ammonium Sulphate be purchased, expressing himself as favoring no purchases of Japanese brands of supplies. Bills and salaries wex_e Ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. I' Attest: offer • 01%U'LFit City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. li �I p it • 24 Redlands, California February 26, 1934. Four o'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting. 11 Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with ;I 'the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm, the City Treasurer and Attorney. li The Mayor explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of further !I ''consideration of the Water Hi-line as a C.W.A. project, occasioned by the receipt of thel 11 ,following letter which was read and ordered filed: Mayor W. L. Fowler Redlands, California. Dear Mayor Fowler: I want to write you about your project SBD-1003X Construction of Pipe Line. There are some points about this which are in question and we want to be sure here that everyting is right before we give the final decision to start work. Under date of February 23rd a letter has come from Mr. H. Gordon Hawes, Assistant Engineer to Captain Macauley saying it will be' necessary to reduce the materials $200. at least. I presume you are quite willing to take over this amount in order to reduce the material item on the project. In equating the man hours Redlands has left with the man hours required with this project, we find the project is over a considerable number of hours. This, I believe, would amount to the use of about 40 men outside of the Redlands quota. We are eager to help you put this project through and will do what we_ can to provide these extra men, but of course pulling fj them off a project some place else may be difficulty and we want you to clearly understand this. However, I understand your city has some labor available which could be thrown in to complete the project by May 1st, if we cannot getmen from other districts. We are willing therefore to let you proceed providing the Council will write me letter guaranteeing to finish the pro- ject by May 1st under the conditions named above. [1 Very it Very sincerely, j G. H. Cole II G. Herbert Cole, Director Civil Works Administration, San Bernardino County. h The matter was considered from its several angles by Council members and the City Engin-I' eer, after which the following letter was presented and read by Councilman Spoor: i• G. H. Cole, Civil Works Administrator, San Bernardino County, 1 San Bernardino, California. Re: Redlands Highline Project. Dear Mr. Cole: In reply to your letter received today concerning the Highline project in which you request the City Council of Redlands to guarantee completion of this project by May 1st, we beg to state that the City Council is prepared to guarantee completion prov- ided the CWA can furnish material and labor to the extent as previously outlined. i'. 25 1 The CWA has reduced material allowance $200, making a net I allowance of $15,000. The City of Redlands will absorb this f Ij difference provided the CWA will purchase $15,000 worth of pipe as I proposed. The City of Redlands is also prepared to add to the amount of labor furnished by the CWA but the supply of labor which the City can furnish is not unlimited and we feel that there must necessarily be a definite limit. Your office today furnished the following figures of employees on CWA in the various districts: cn Redlands 501 u'D Yucaipa 86 ` Q Loma Linda 38 Q d' Highland 'I Total 698 It is our understanding that you propose to use all of the ' available man power in the above named districts on this Highline project. Deducting from the total of 698, 50 women ii and 20 men, the latter being employed in the office force in l' San Bernardino and Redlands, leaves 628 as the total number available men. '! Tapering off CWA to a conclusion by May 1st, will leave half this number of men as the average available per day for this work, or 314. We estimate that there will be 32 CWA work days available prior to May 1st. With an average of 314 men per day the total available man days are 10,048. The Highline project estimate requires 11, 776 man days. This o leaves a shortage of 1728 man days. The City of Redlands is prepared to furnish 2000 man days for the Highline project in addition to the labor provided by CWA. ' 1, This plan would require that 9776 man days be furnished by CWA. o This allows a leaway of 272 man days over the estimated man days I available from CWA. I, d The City of Redlands is anxious to cooperate with you on this 1 project and will pledge the 2000 man days providing it can depend on CWA for 9776 man days and $15,000 for the purchase of pipe. In addition to the labor which the City of Redlands is pledging, it will, of course, purchase materials estimated to exceed $50, 000. i Thanking you for your cooperation and trusting that this matter P will receive immediate decision from you, we beg to remain II P i; Very truly yours, W. L. Fowler, L Mayor. li !Councilman Lelean then moved that the letter be approved and endorsed, and immediately !'placed in the hands of Mr. Cole. The motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Lelean, Spoor and Mayor Fowler. I Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Krumm. Not voting : Councilman Stutt. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. h 'Attest: CATIAli r i r ‘2/4.11 c::;7V iCityC erk. Mayor of the Cityof Redl , alifornia. II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1I i! I! it 11 26 Redlands, California February 28, 1934. Four o'clock, P. M. A Apecial meetint of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting. II Present: Councilman Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler and the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer and Attorney. The Mayor stated that the meeting was called for consideration of certain matters pertaining to the Water Hi-line as a C.W.A. project, and requested Councilman Spoor to inform the Board of the latest developments in connection with the project. II Councilman Spoor then stated that the man hours available had been reduced to approximately 8,000, but that the price of pipe as established by proposals submittedl'' this A. M. to the Engineer very materially reduced the cost of the project ; reducing l the estimate of approximately $51,000 as the City ' s to approximately$27,000. ' The location of the proposed line and the pressure strength of the pipe, etc. was consid ered and discussed very fully by Council members and the Engineer, after which Councilman Lelean moved that the City proceed at once to the building of the line as a major C.W.A. i project, the motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor and adopted by the following vote: ii Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Stutt. LIQUOR ORDINANCE The enforcement, or lack of enforcement of provisions of the local liquo ordinance regulations was the source of a heated verbal controversy between Councilman Spoor and Police Commissioner Krumm, resulting in the Council directing that the_p.r_ovi.s_II, ions of the ordinance be enforced by the Police Department. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjournedL Attest: CrVrgf.—/ rlerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. SII - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - h Redlands, California March 7, 1934. Two o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City h' Redlands, California, held it it at the regular place of meeting. �. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler, and the ' City Clerk, Treasurer and Attorney. I% Absent: None. 'I. 27 li Mtnutes • of the regular meeting of February 21, and of the special meetings, of February 26 and 28, 1934, were read and approved. !,, QUOIT GROUNDS Guy Stockton of the local quoit (horse shoe) club, addressed the Council, in. request for improvement of the greunds at the rear of the City Hall with a small strip of concrete for the players to stand upon when pitching. Upon motion of Council- !I man Krum, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the matter was referred to the Park Commissioner with full power to act. BUSINESS LICENSE Mr. mash of the Nash Electric Company, and Mr. Fisher of the Redlands h Il Plumbing Company, entered protests to the issuance of business license to 0. N. Noel, 1 electrician and P. J. McClean, plumber, residing at Mentone, at a license fee rate charged lilocal established places of business. License Collector Tripp stated that the parties i claimed to have an established local place of business. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor,, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for investi- I! gation, decision and report to this board. FEDERAL EMERGENCY RELIEF ADMINI,STR.ATION Mr. Harold Thoreson, County Director Federal Emergency Relief Administration, and amiss Eleanor Keefe, Director in this District, appeared before the Board and Mr. Thoreson explained the proposed new set up of the relief administration, and requested ( the City to furnish larger quarters for office and distributing rooms, and the following; l jequipment : S desks and chairs; AO folding chairs; 3 typewriters; 2 tables or counters; H ! one truck, stating that the Federal Administration feels that the municipality should ( take care of such expense, and that the securing of new and larger quarters would relieve the rental expense of the present distributing place at 11 West Colton Avenue, and that ` khe present equipment would be used as far as possible. Councilman Lelean opposed purchase of new equipment. After due consideration, Councilman Krum moved that the E Mayor appoint a committee to work with Mr. Thoreson in. providing quarters and equipment,,'' seconded by Councilman Spoor, and duly adopted, Councilman Lelean voting "No° . The May I named Councilmen Stutt, Spoor and Krumm as the Committee, and Councilman Stutt called a meeting of same for nine o'clock A.M. , Thursday. BOWL - Dr_iyeway Mrs. G. E. Mullen of the Community Music Association addressed the Board i, in a plea for improvement of park at the bowl by closing the driveway from Eureka Street;, L to Grant Street and putting same into lawn, thus beautifying the park and at the same ` time removing the principle disturbance at the evening bowl concerts. She also served notice that at the proper time she would appear before this Board in a plea for an 111 ; increased appropriation to the Community Music Association. Former action of this Board ! determined on the closing of said roadway, provided no legal obstacle appeared in the gift of the park to the City by Mr. Smiley--this question having been referred to the it City Attorney . It was suggested by Councilman Stutt that the attitude of the Whites, I' � 28 donors of the Prosellis, should be obtained before action is taken. Councilman Spoor moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee of one to consult with Mr. White as to his11 , '; wishes, if any, in the matter. The motion was duly seconded and adopted, and the Mayor named Councilman Lelean as the Committee:--- MUNICIPAL ELECTION The City Attorney presented a Resolution calling a General Municipal Election ' for April 9, 1934, appointing Election Officers and places for holding the Election, which resolution, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, was II , duly adopted by the following vote: 1111 Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Spoor, G stating that he was opposed to the large number of g precincts (19) provided for in the d Resolution. GHAMBER_OF CO nMERCE Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the monthly water bill of the Chamber of Commerce was ordered paid out of the General Fund. BIDS - Gasoline Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, bids for supplying the City with gasoline for the year ending April 1, 1935, was called for, to ' be op_eaed a_t 2 o 'clock, P. M. , March 14, 1931. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge and Fire Department for the month ofl February, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From University of California at Berkeley, relative to Western Confernece of Government; From University of Southern California relative to Sixth Annual Institute !' of Government; ,I1 From League of California Municipalities relative to liquor control, etc. ; 'I From Interment Association of California soliciting membership for this City. APPLICATION The application of Gail Gowland for permission to install two000 5 gallon 1 storage tanks at the northeast corner of State and Seventh Streets, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, the I, application was granted, subject to approval by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief. i' PROTEST �' A communication from Robert J. Schermerhorn, D.V.M. , 106 East Citrus Aveni ,, , protesting repairs and/or alterations to the building at the southeast corner of Citrus Avenue and Fifth Street, as violating the provisions of the Building Code, was presented, and ordered filed: Building Inspector Cooper„ was present and stated that he felt there! 11 29 was no violation and issued a permit accordingly. He was supported in his opinion by II1:the City Attorney and Councilman Krumm. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman hLelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the action of the Building Inspector be approved, II '' as lost by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Lelean and Krumm Noes: None Not voting: Councilmen Spoor, Stutt and the Mayor. c,D TAXES Q The Tax Collector presented the verbal request of Wm Love, non-resident, Ifor a refund of $6 .25_paid for "removal of weeds" char:e, Mr. Love claiming he had ('requested notice be sent him so he could do the work or have it done. The Engineer statl',� i'ed that the lots had been posted as required by law and he had no record of a request for, I 'special notice. The Board feeling that Mr. Love had been treated as others in such mattes, L'no action was deemed necessary. I, II The question of another extension of the delinquent date for City taxes *as next considered, occasioned by the suggestion of F. M. Wishard, 755 Cajon Street, that [another extension be made. Councilman Krumm moved that the date of delinquency be extended Ito April 4, 1934, seconded by Councilman Stutt. The motion was lost by the following vote : Ayes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt . jNoes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor and Mayor Fowler. 1 LIQUOR ORDINANCE II I Harold Haeussler and A. J . Schott, operators of retail liquor stores in [the City appeared before the Board in a plea for a change in the liquor ordinance regu- lations as to closing hours, suggesting that the hour be made 11 P. M. instead of 9 P. M ��The matter was considered at great length, Councilmen Spoor and Stutt contending for anii jl Yhonest attempt at enforcement, or else repeal, and Councilman Krumm recommending a II compromise, and Councilman Lelean and Mayor Fowler urging the enforcement of all provis- �� ions of the ordinance by the Police Department, leaving the validity of the Ordinance for, :the Courts to decide. Police Commissioner Krumm then stated that the wishes of the Board I'would be carried out, and the Ordinance enforced. __ATTORNEY it City Attorney Hartzell reported that he had consulted Mr. Monroe as to 9 kilassisting in the Highway # 99 proceedings, as per order of this Board at its meeting on January 31, 1934. He stated that the services of Mr. Monroe would cost the City $35.00 ,per day_plus mileage at 5f_per mile for actual time put in, and that Mr. Monroe had (already devoted a bit of time to checking the proceedings to this date. I I� PRESIDENT - INVITATION IIS II r'. Councilman Lelean, of the Committee to prepare a formal invitation to a, II II 43resident Roosevelt to include this City in his itinerary if and when he visits this �'I I ;Coast, presented a copy of same which was approved, with a suggestion that the invitation Rap extended through C. M. Brown, leading Democrat in this district. I II !i 30 it MISCELLANEOUS The Clerk was censured by Councilman Spoor for the lack of efficiency in l' I the order of business memo for use of Council members in that several matters of , business, recently referred to members, was omitted. B'lls and salaries were ordered .aid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned, to meet on March 14, 1934, at 2 o'clock, P. is, Attest: 'LE € Ci y Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0. - 0 - 0 - 0 - I Redlands, California March 14, 1934. Two o'clock, P. M. I Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council of the City of Redlands, Calif- I�',. ornia, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting . iresent: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler, and the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: None. UIGHWAY j 99 The Clerk reported that this is the time and place fixed pursuant to Statute for the hearing of protests or objections,against the opening of a new street11 from East State Street to East Central Avenue to be known as Beacon Street, and the widening of East Central Avenue and West Central Avenue from Eighth Street to the west- 1I , erly terminus of West Central Avenue, and the opening of a new street from said westerly terminus to Tennessee Street to be known as West Central Avenue; and also against the j extent of the assessment district, all as particularly described in Ordinance of Inten- tion No. 773, adopted by the City Council of Redlands on the 21st day of February,;; 1934+' The Clerk also reported that the affidavits of the publication of the Ordinance of Intention, the mailing of post card notices, and of the posting of the notice of Public improvement under Street Opening Act of 1903, as required by law, had been made and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Clerk reported that he had received five written protests or objections against the proposed improvement and against the proposed assessment district, signed by the following purported property owners, namely T. A. Gapme, Elfriede Barck Henry Ruff, et al Lena S. Findlay Christine and Beatrice Lindenberg I I Illi 31 The Mayor then announced that this was the time and place set for hearing of protests or objections against the proposed acquisitions hereinabove mentioned, II4 Isar the extent of the assessment district, each as set forth in said Ordinance of Intention ' hereinabove mentioned, and ,asked if there were any interested persons present who desired dto be heard in the said matter . � one responded. Ij All of the written protests were then read in full to the City Council Iby the Clerk, and all persons desiring to be heard in said matter were heard. ill After all persons objecting to said improvement, or to the extent of lil, the assessment district, desiring to be heard in said matter had been fully heard, and I all objections presented having been heard and fully considered, the protests were f ' referred to the City Engineer for checking and report, and further action on the hearing, Ildeferred until the City Engineer could report on said protests. City The,`Engineer reported that pursuant to instructions of the City Council at this meeting he had checked the area reported by the several written protests filed and heretofore considered by the City Council, and reported as follows: The total area of the proposed assessment dis- trict as described in said Ordinance of Intention, !' exclusive of streets and alleys, is 2,519,980.00 square feet . The total area represented by the written pro- tests filed with the City Council prior to the time set for the hearing, to-wit: March 14, 1934, is 15_2,007 square feet Therefore, the area represented by the several written protests represents 6 .23 per cent of the total area of the assessment district. All protestants having been heard and an opportunity having been given to all persons desiring to be heard, and a full, fair and impartial hearing having been granted, and the City Council having before it the Map showing the land necessary and convenient to be taken for said improvement, and also indicating by a boundary line lithe extent of the territory to be included in the assessment district for said improve- I! Iment, and the City Council being familiar with the said improvement and the assessment ' district, and also having considered all protests filed, and having considered the ' character and nature of the proposed acquisitions, and the necessity and convenience for ilthe same, and having considered the matter as to the extent of the property to be assessed hfor said improvement represented by the several protestants, Councilman Lelean presented Il the following Resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, certain protests or objections Ali having been filed by T. A. Gaume and others (reference being hereby made to the written protests on file with the City Clerk for particulars) protesting against the acqui- sitions or the assessment district as partic- ularly described in Ordinance of Intention No. 773; and 111 WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all protests and objections, and having considered the area of the district represented by the several protestants; ii i' II jl 32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this City Council that it does hereby find and determine that the said protests or objections have been made by the owners of less than one-half of the it area of the property to be assessed by the said I1 acquisitions as set forth in said Ordinance of In- tention No. 773; and • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each and all of the said protests or objections be and the same are hereby over-ruled and denied. Ij Said motion was' duly seconded by Councilman Stutt and upon roll call the same was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krum, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. I, Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Spoor then introduced an Ordinance No . 773-A entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redlands ordering the laying out and opening of a new street from the northerly line of East State Street opposite the termination of Beacon Street in said East State Street to the southerly line of East Central Avenue at Eighth Street (to be known upon its acquisition, Beacon Street) ; the laying out and widening of East Central Avenue, from the west line of Eighth Street to the East line of Orange Street; the laying out and widening of West Central Avenue, from the west line of Orange Street to the west terminus of West Central Avenue, being the northerly prolongation of the westerly line of Mill Street; the laying out and opening of a new street, from the westerly terminus of Central Avenue, being the northerly prolongation of the westerly line of Mill Street to the easterly line of Tennessee Street (to be known upon its acquisition, West Cen- tral Avenue) ; in the manner and to the extent as contemplated by Ordinance No. 773 of said City, , and moved that said ordinance he placed upon its first reading, which motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and upon roll call the said motion to place said ordinance upon its; first reading was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. it ' Absent: None. The said Ordinance was then given its first reading and laid over under the rules. SUNNYSIDE AVENUE - PROTEST Jeannette L. Sturges, and other residents of Sunnyside Avenue vicinity filed a written protest to the removal of trees and shrubs and the filling of a storm , water drain on the east sided' Sunnyside Avenue between Fern Avenue and Cypress Avenue. II, ' Referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report as to location and width of ; the Avenue, and the storm water drain and trees as to whether on public or private property. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Public Health Commission, San Diego, California, statistical reports 1. for November and December, 1933; From Municipal Finance Officers' Association, relative to the conference to be held at Berkeley, March 28-30, 1934; 33 IIFrom California Municipal Utilities Association, Berkeley, California, II ( relative to Municipal ownership of utiUitie�. it APPLICATION - Dance_ The application of the American Federation of Labor Union No. 19060 for 11 I' permission to hold a series of benefit dances at 204 East State Street was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly. adopted, the permit issued to this Union by this Council at its meeting on February 211 ,' Q 1 1934, for dances at the K. of C. Hall, was rescinded and a permit granted for 204 East ..ft I State Street, subject to the approval of the building for public safety by the Building. Inspector and Fire Chief, and dances under Police regulation. BIDS - Gasoline This being the time set for opening of bids for applying_the City with ; gasoline for the year ending April 1, 1935, the following proposals were submitted, '' I! publicly opened and declared: BIDDER 1ST STRUCTURE 2ND STRUCTURE 3RD STRUCTURE Redlands Oil Company -- .10 .09 I The Texas Company .13 .11 .09 11 i1 General Petroleum Corp. of Calif. .13 .11 .10k Standard Oil Co. of California .13 .11 .10- Metropolitan Oil Distributors .13 .11 .104 Union Oil Company of California .13 .11 .lOZ I A motion by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the bids be zeferred I, to the Purchasing Department for checking and recommendation at the next meeting of this Board was adopted, and later was rescinded upon motion of Councilman Krumm, second ed by Councilman Stutt, and the award made to the Redlands Oil Company. It was suggested I; by the agent of the Standard Oil Company that the Redlands Oil Company is in violation I of the National Code. The legal phase pf the matter was referred to the City Attorney for report and recommendation at the next meeting. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY III II The Mayor announced a meeting of the East Lugonia_Mutual Water Company , F bond and stockholders in this Chamber at 1: 30 P. M. , Friday-, March 16, 1934. BOWL - DRIVEWAY Councilman Lelean made verbal report concerning the attitude of the Whites, donors of the Prosellis-relative to the closing of the roadway at the bowl, stating that, he was assured by Mr. White that the gift of the Prosellis to the City was without any_ ,. Ir strings attached, but he felt it would be unwise to not have a roadway through the park, ri possibly north of the bowl if the present one is closed. Councilman Lelean stated that he felt after contacting various citizens, that the present road should not be closed, abut an effort be made to eliminate the annoyance during Community Music Association concerts caused by pedestrians walking on the paved road. Councilman Stutt suggested II tithe placing of sawdust on the road. This suggestion met with the approval of other members and it was so ordered, under supervision of the Engineer. N, 1 34 FEDERAL EMERGENCY RELIEF ADMIN $AT.ION_ Councilman Spoor advised the Council of reports coming to him of local people being laid off and other than local resi_d_ents_teing employ_ed. in the local office of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, and presented the following Resolution: WHEREAS, The City Council of Redlands desires to cooperate with the Emergency Relief Admin- istration in the furnishing of office quarters, equipment, etc . , and WHEREAS, County Administrator Harold P. Thoreson i assured this Council that local people would be employed by the ERA except in cases where no local person was available with qualifications to fill a position, and WHEREAS, Two local employees have benn laid off of the ERA payrolls, whose work, the ERA stated, had been satisfactory, and other I than local residents are being employed in the local ERA office; be it therefore RESOLVED That the City Council of Redlands does hereby request an expression from County Administrator Thoreson in order that the matter may be clarified. ; Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. REPORTS Report of the Building Inspector for the month of February_, 1934 was pres- L ented and ordered filed. Councilman Lelean reported the dismissal of Chas. Snow from the regular force of the Fire Department, for the good of the service. II SUNSET DRIVE Councilman Spoor sought an expression of Council members relative to the proposed improvement of Sunset Drive from Mariposa Drive to the east City Limits--voted !; at the meeting of this Council on February 21, 1934, and over which a controversy has developed as to the nature and cost of the proposed improvement. A motion to adjourn at ' this time, made by Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, was lost by a majority ' vote of the Council. After considerable discussion between Council members, Counciman Krumm stated that for the purpose of clarifying the situation he moved that no work be done for money expended on said Sunset Drive until the Water high-line is completed, and then ', ' only upon order of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stutt and duly_ adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, 1, Noes: Councilmen Spoor and Lelean. hl Bills were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. i No further business demanding attention, on motion the meetingacijDnrned.,. Attest: �II c-Z* C74:567Arett---- City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I�� 35 1 Redlands, California March 21,_1944. ' i Two O'clock, r. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, iheld at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Absent: None. cj The minutes of the regular meeting of March 7th and the adjourned t' regular meeting of March 14th, 1934, were read and approved. ct ORAL PETITION (Community Music Association) Mrs. G. E. Mullen of the Community Music Association addressed the , Council in a plea for an appropriation of $150.00 toward the expense of a special dance i! program on the evening of April 24, 1934, in connection with a meeting of the State ' Federation of Music. E. A. Moore and G. Calder Bennett earnestly endorsed the program r 11 Land urged the appropriation as money well spent. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, second- ed by Councilman Krumm, the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Council. 1. HIGHWAY # 9_9 (Central Ave. Route) The Clerk informed the Council that one week had elapsed since the Ilintroduction and first reading of an Ordinance of Intention No. 773-A for the opening lof a new street, from the Northerly line of East State Street opposite the termination hof Beacon Street in said East State Street to the southerly line of East Central Avenue at Eighth Street (to be known upon its acquisition, Beacon Street) ; the laying out and widening of East Central Avenue, from the west line of Eighth Street to the wast line of lOrange Street; the laying out and widening of West Central Avenue, from the west line of'. ( Orange Street to the west terminus of West Central Avenue, being the northerly prolongation 11 ' of the westerly line of Mill Street; the laying out and opening of a new street, from the , westerly terminus of Central Avenue, being the northerly prolongation of the westerly line of Mill Street to the easterly line of Tennessee Street (to be known upon its 11 '' 1acquisition, West Central Avenue) ; in the manner and to the extent as contemplated by Ordinance No. 773 of said City. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilmanf! Lelean, duly adopted, the second reading of said Ordinance was waived and the Ordinance 11 ' adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: iaone. Absent: None. 11 I'. 1 (Resolution) The Clerk presented a letter from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer form! ; the Division of Highways, Department of Public Works of the State of California, together lwith memorandum of agreement for acquisition, construction and maintenance of Routes 26 land 190 in the City of Redlands, which agreement had been prepared for acceptance by the ; City and by the State Department of Public Works. After explanation by the City Attorney and City Engineer of the purport, ti h of said agreement, on motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Coun- I' cil, by unanimous vote, adopts and ratifies each and every provision of the said memorandum I of agreement, agrees that the City of Redlands shall be bound by and shall perform each il and every provision and covenant therein contained by it to be performed and authorizes III and directs the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement in duplicate as the act and deed of the City of Redlands. CA_LIEORNI,A STREET CLOSING (Resolution No. 515) ;' l Proper published notice having been made„on motion of Councilman Lelean; seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted the following Resolution: l Resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands, that those certain portions of California Street described p as being those portions lying between Lots 19, 20, 21, 22 j Block 28, according to Map No. 6 of Redlands Heights, as 1I per plat thereof recorded in Book 7 of Maps, page 40, Records II in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, ' and Blocks 3, 4, 5 according to Subdivision of a Part of Block 50, Map No. 9 of Redlands Heights, as per plat recorded in k; II'Book 16 of Maps, page 29, records in the office of the County ri Recorder of Said San Bernardino County, in the City of Redlands, 'I be and the same are hereby closed, vacated and abandoned; 1 It is further resolved that it appears to the City Council of said City, that there are no costs, damages or expenses oc- II casioned by or arising out of the closing of said street as aforesaid, and that no assessment is necessary to pay any Pr costs, damages or expenses for the same; therefore, no com- missioners are appointed to assess the benefits or damages for said work or to have supervision thereof. 11 1 RESOLUTION I (Automobile Clearance) Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the 11 I, 11 , following Resolution was unanimously adopted.: ' In order to facilitate for owners of motor vehicles, which ir vehicles are assessed in and are liable for the payment of' city il taxes to the City of Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, of the clearance of such vehicles from the lien imposed by the ' provisions of Chapter 340 of the Statutes and amendments to the Codes adopted by the 1933 session of the state legislature, i! It is hereby resolved: I, That insofar as every motor vehicle is concerned, against which the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, is entitled to collect a city tax, the clearance of the County Assessor of the County of San Bernardino endorsed upon the tax clearance certificate either upon the payment to such County Assessor of unsecured personal property tax assessed against the vehicle in question or upon the Assessor entering the amount of such tax on the appropriate assessment roll or rolls as a lien against real estate, shall constitute and be the clearance of the City ir of Redlands for the payment of such tax to said City or for the securing of the payment thereof. ' Every owner of a motor vehicle who receives such clearance I from the County Assessor of the County of San Bernardino, insofar 11 as clearance from the Redlands City tax lien is concerned, is authorized hereby to accept the clearance endorsement of the County Assessor of the County of San Bernardino as a full release of the tax lien of the City of Redlands. The Department of Motor Vehicles of the State of California I ,. ' and the State Board of Equalization, and each of them, are hereby I authorized and directed to accept such endorsements by the County Assessor of San Bernardino County on the reverse side of the 11 ' registration card of motor vehicles assessed for the payment of Redlands City taxes, as a clearance of such motor vehicles from such tax liens. f. Ii !i 37 II l DEEDS I The following deeds for right-of-way for pipe line were presented, accepted and ordered placed of record: Redlands Security Company, University of Redlands, East Lugonia Mutual Water Company. II COMMUNICATIONS I The following communications were presented and ordered filed: 1-1 Western Conference on Government to be held at Berkeley, March 28-30, zr i C ' 1934' I University of Southern California, Institute of Government, April 2-7, Ili 'i 1934, lI i Advising of the monthly meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Californias i ( Municipalities at Upland March 23, 1934. The Clerk was directed to make dinner reser- vations for five. I Ii WORKERS! RELIEF ASSOCIATION_ ___ , The written request of the Secretary of the Workers ' Relief Association Ifor an Appropriation toward the rental of a place of meeting. for the Association was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the sum of $5.00 per month for April, May and June, 1934, ( was appropriated, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly, I ( payable out of the Unemployment Relief budget of the General Fund. APPLICATION The application of Gertrude Matthis, 206 West Colton Avenue, for permis!'- I If bion to use her property at Sacramento and Kendall Streets for an auto wrecking yard wasI'(, presented and,. ordered filed. The property is located in a restricted zone for such use, and the application was denied upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman '. Lelean, unanimously adopted. Councilman Lelean in this connection, suggested that the _police depart-1 i ment give special effort to seeing that the Ordinance and regulations applicable to autos, wrecking yards are strictly adhered to by the yard located at 531 Orange Street. j REPORTS Ir Report of the Health Department for the month of February_, 1934, was presented and ordered filed. Street Commissioner Spoor reported the installation of ''I la fire hydrant on Ford Street, between Elizabeth Street and South Avenue. i PLANNING COMMISSION it II held on MarchThe following report of a934, was presente _special meeting of the Planning Commission 'li I 16, 1d, read and ordered filed. i. Special meeting of the Planning Commission held Friday, II March 18, 1934 at 10:00 A.M. in pursuance of verbal notice delivered to each member. Ih Present: Chairman Moore, Members I . Ford, Horace II Williamson, Goerge Hinckley, William Collett, Jay Sexton. i Absent: Messers Sweeney, Hartzell and Mayor Fowler. The Commission immediately went to Ivy Street where one 1 C. T. Solleder has under construction a new residence on 11 property owned by the petitioner. G. Huizing, Contractor, i presented the verbal petition of Mr. Salleder for permission to �; I' Ii' 38 i€ glace a residence and garage closer to the street line of Ivy Street than the 25 foot setback provided by the zoning ordinance i in that particular zone permits. 1I II After viewing the premises and considering the matter, 1 on motion of Collett, seconded by Sexton and unanimously carried, 1, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that such 1 change in the zoning ordinance be not permitted and that Mr. Salleder be required to place his residence and garage not less than 23 feet from the nearest street line of Ivy Street. ll ll The written request from Mr. Salleder for permission •to 1, 11 remove all Palm trees along the north line. of Ivy Street in r front of his property was also presented. After consideration, ,, it was the unanimous recommendation of the Commission that the I. removal of not more than 3 Palm trees be allowed and that the I' Palms permitted to be removed be designated by George S. Hinckley, d City Engineer. ll The petition of J. A. Mussell for leave to remove one Pepper tree and to top two other Pepper trees in front of his property at the corner of Columbis Street and West Colton Avenue was presented. After viewing the premises and considering the matter, !I it was the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission that permission to remove any tree be denied, but that the trees be pruned back under the direction of the City Engineer, George S. Hinckley. 1 No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommendations of the Commission were approved by the unanimous vote Of the Council. EMERGENCY RELIEF ADMINISTRATION_ The Clerk presented and read a letter from Mr. Thoreson, County Directory of Emergency Relief in reply to the Resolution adopted by this Council at the last 1 meeting relative to operation of the local office. It appearing from Mr. Thoresonts letter that he misunderstood the resolution, upon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded I1 by Councilman Stutt, the matter was referred to Councilman Spoor for reply. GASOLINE BIDS 11 The City Attorney advised the Council that the award made at the last r: ' meeting, to the Redlands Oil Company for supplying the City with gasoline for one year I at a fixed top price was in conflict with the "code" and therefore illegal. Upon motion; , of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the action of this Council at its last meeting in awarding the said contract was rescinded, andtthe .purch- asing department was authorized and directed to make purchases in the open market at then , most favorable price, giving the Redlands Oil Company_preference for the year when all else is equal . II ,_TRANSFEB_FUNI/S Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Lelean, second. ! ed by Councilman Krumm, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the General Fund to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Redlands City Water Bonds, the sum ! of _$26,250 .00; and to the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Municipal Water bonds, the I, �, sum of $5,000.00, and charge same to the Water Department of the General Fund.. 1 ORANGE SHOW EXHIBIT I' Councilman Stutt presented the request of the Chamber of Commerce for an' appropriation of $250.00 toward the expense 'of the Cityts exhibit at the last Orange II 39 Show and recommended the appropriation. Other Councilmen opposed the appropriation on I the grounds that the City had contributed labor, etc. to the amount of approximately $300.00, and that the Chamber of Commerce receives prize money to the extent of $300.00. 14 Action was deferred until the next meeting . � - I HIGH LINE The .matter of purchase of pipe for the water high line under C.W.A. const- Vt ruction was discussed, and the Engineer was directed to at once secure the best price 1 and contract possible and submit the proposal to this Council for consideration. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE Councilman Krumm considered with the Council a proposed revision of the local Electrical Ordinance and suggested that it be left for action of the new Council and it was so agreed. TRAFFIC LANES Councilman Krumm, Police Commissioner, suggested that the traffic lanes were in great need of re-painting. Councilman Spoor, Street Commissioner, suggested that it be left for the new Council, but said his department would take care of the matter. EASTER EGG - ROLLING The Mayor presented the request of Mr. Penn of the Fox-Redlands Theatre forl�' use of the park for the annual Easter Egg-Rolling_program. The request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Council. FEDERAL PROJECTS Councilman Spoor considered with the Council the relative importance of 1 Federal Aid projects in the City. Council members agreed on the following projects in the order listed: First: Water High Line Second: Mill Creek Zanja, west of Third Street Third: Texas Street and Western Avenue flood control Fourth: Sylvan Blvd. Improvement !I Fifth: Beacon Street at Citrus and West Colton Avenue at Lincoln School underpasses Sixth: Eureka Street Storm Water Drain Seventh: Sunset Drive Improvement EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY jl The Mayor stated that he sat in upon the meeting of local Bond and Stock- holders of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company last Friday, at which time a plan was � 'II tentatively agreed upon for submission to non-resident Bond holders for consideration, 14 II the main feature of which is a reduction of the interest rate from 1¢ to 30. GAS TAX ALLOCATION Councilman Spoor outlined to the Council a proposed program of the Municipal League for a change in the present law relating to the allocation of gas taxes. The matter was considered at some length but no action was deemed necessary at this time. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. 14 Np further business demanding attention, won motion the meetingadjaurnesi_t ' Attest: City lerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 40 Redlands, California March 26, 1934, I 10 o 'clock, P. M. A special meeting_ of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, b II regularly called and 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: City Treasurer. The Mayor stated that the meeting was called for consideration of matters pertaining to the purchase of pie for the water high line and any other business properly coming before the Council. li OBANGE_SROM Mr, Williamson, President of the local Chamber of Commerce, addressed ) the Board in urgent request for the appropriation of a sum of $250.00 toward the expense of the City' s exhibit at the recent Orange Show. A request and recommendation for said appropriation was made by Councilman Stutt at the last regular meeting . Messrs. Philip Harris and Fred Fowler added their endorsement to the request. Councilman Lelean I I opposed the appropriation on the grounds that it should have been presented to this ' Council before the expenditure was made. Councilman Spoor suggested that an appropria- ;I tion for advertising included in the making of the annual budget would obviate contro- versies of this nature. Councilman Krumm favored the appropriation as money spent for 1 good advertising, and moved that the said sum be appropriated, seconded by Councilman ) ' Stutt, and adopted by the votes of Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Spoor. ' PIPE - WATER HIGH LINE The Engineer stated that approximately 8000 feet of ditch was ready for the pipe; that C .W.A. had placed orders for 6700 feet; that he recommends that the City place its order for the balance, with a request for immediate delivery of approx- imately 1000 feet. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Lelean, I! unanimously adopted, the Engineer was authorized and directed to enter into a purchase I, contrACI with the Consolidated Pipe Company of Los Angeles for the necessary pipe for said pipe line, based on the purchase and delivery made by C.W.A. for said project, and report his acts to this Board. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City L1erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - O - 0 - - IIS 11 41 Redlands, California April 4„1934. 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 Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt, Mayor Fowler, and the City Clerk, Attorney Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: None. Bri The minutes of the regular meeting of March 21 and the special meeting” of March 26, 1934, were read and approved. BAND 1. Mr. Ritzen, director of the local band addressed the Council in request for the City to furnish a locker or cabinet for the storage and safe-keeping of music, etc. Engineer Hinckley advised that the lockers used by a former band were available ' I and the Council directed the Engineer to place same for the use of the present band. 11 Mr. Ritzen further requested that the City bear the expense (estimated at $70.00) of a Il Sunday concert this summer. The request was duly considered and upon motion of Council-, man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, a sum not to exceed $70.00 was appropriated toward concert expenses. �EPELICAtIGAS11 ( Street Dance ) Lommander Kunkel of the local American Legion requested permission to hold a public street dance on East State Street between Orange and Fifth Streets, on the evening of July 3, 1934. After due consideration, the request was granted. ( Garage ) The application of L. T. Oleson for permission to erect a garage at 616 ( McKinley Drive nearer the adjoining property line than the building code permits, was presented and ordered filed. Having the approval of the President of the Planning Commission and the adjoining property owner, the application was unanimously granted. _DEEDS The following deeds for right of way for pipe line were presented by the I jClerk: o Ij H, H. Ford Genre and Mary L. Berry Isaac Ford H. A. and Jennie M. Sharon iiRobert and Florence E. Samuelson kiJpon motion of Councilman Lelean, seconded by Councilmen Krumm, the deeds were accepted I,I land ordered placed of record. _RESORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector for the month of garch, 193/ , were presented and ordered filed. 11 COiJIMUN I CAT IONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Assistant Secretary to the President, acknowledging receipt of the ', Council' s invitation to the President to visit this City; 42 11 From J. R. Caldwell, Baker, 24 East State Street, protesting "food sales" by Church organizations without a business license and the non-enforcement of parking ' regulations in the business district. BUSINESS LICENSE �' •.., The request of P. J. Barton, operator of the meat market at the Gerrard' Store, 305-307 Orange Street, for refund of a portion of the current term license, having gone out of business; and Howard S. Smith, Jeweler, 26 East State Street, for refund of Business II License to the amount of $60.00 paid during the period the City did not require Business License from Ex-soldiers, wem presented by the Clerk. After due consideration, the reauests were denied by the unanimous vote of the Board. STREET TREES A communication from the Trustee of the Lizzie Lyons Hastings property_ ' at Fountain Ave. and Prospect Drive, tendering to the City a number of fan type palms ' 'growing on the property, was presented and referred to the Street Department with full' ;power to act. ii RESOLUTION (Death- H. L. Graham] The Mayor announced to the Board the death of H. L. Graham, former ,member of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Counciman Lelean, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, That this Council does hereby express its regrets at the passing of H. L. Graham, a former member of this Board; and does I, 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. TAXES - Rebate Upon recommendation and motion of Park Commissioner Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the 1933 City Taxes upon the Smiley Heights property was rebated, and the CityClerk was authorized and directed to credit the City Tax Collector with $909.70, the amount of said City taxes for the year 1933. Council members expressed dis-satisfac1. tion at the condition of the roadway and grounds through the park and directed the Mayor '1 Ito draft a letter to Mrs . A. B. Drake, one of the heirs, and convey to her the expressed ) ,protests and to suggest that a more definite and business-like plan relating to the taxes for 1934 upon said property be entered into by the City and the heirs. HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1 Commissioner Lelean reported relative to scarlet fever conditions in the; City, stating that there had been approximately 130 cases with two deaths. He stated that the Schou Board felt there should be an additional nurse put on for a while and were ' willing to bear one-half. the expense if the City would bear one-half, and that he recom- ,I' ;{vended the City co-operate to this extent. Other members of the Council expressed the 1 1 opinion that the School Board should bear the expense of the nurse, while the City would 43 I ook after the quarantine enforcement expense, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, II seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Board of Health and Police Department were directed to limore rigidly enforce the Health regulations and take legal ps s eag.ainst parties violating the quarantine. ,_ _HTGHWAY #_99 ! Attorney Hartzell reported that condemnation suit had been filed in 1 CO ! this proceeding and that the securing of waiver from property holders was progressing very satisfactorily, and submitted the following Resolution, which' was unanimously i' `t 1 adopted: RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, i NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE REQUIRE THE TAKING OF IMMEDIATE r POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY SOUGHT TO BE CONDEMNED AS DE- SCRIBED IN ORDINANCE OF INTENTION NO. 773 OF THE ORDINANCES � OF THE CITY OF +EDLANDS, CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, heretofore, on the 21st day of March, 1934, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, adopted it ' 1 its Resolution ordering that the acquisition referred to in the Ordinance of Intention No. 773, adopted by the said City ! Council on the 21st day of February, 1934, be made, and that o I the property to be taken therefor should be that described in the said Ordinance of Intention, reference to which is hereby made for further particulars and all details; and I WHEREAS, pursuant to the said Resolution ordering, ! the City Attorney of the City of Redlands has brought an ac-11 PI tion in the Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of San Bernardino, entitled "City of Redlands, 111 vs Bessie S. Albert, et al. , " being case leo . 36,900, for the condemnation of property necessary and convenient to be taken for the acquisition heretofore ordered and described in said Ordinance of Intention; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands has considered the report made by the appraisers, heretofore ap- 1. pointed by the said City Council, as to the amount necessary to be deposited to obtain immediate possession and use of all the property mentioned in said Ordinance of Intention. NOW. THEREFORE, the said City Council does hereby determine that the public interest, necessity and convenience require, and does hereby order that the City of Redlands, i plaintiff in said condemnation action, take immediate pos- session and use of the property sought to be acquired uponI/ h i1 complying with the requirements of law applicable thereto; 11 and that said City Attorney report to the said City Council the amount of money required therefor as soon as the same can be ascertained, taking into consideration the waivers and stipulations authorizing immediate possession; and that the said City Attorney take such steps as are required by I I law to obtain an Order of Court giving such immediate pos- I i session and use, all in the manner and as set forth by the ! Statute hereto applicable. ! Councilman Spoor then introduced an Ordinance No. 773-B entitled: An Ordinance of the City of Rpdlands, n Bernardino County M California, dedicatingcertain lana to highway purposes, b I II f and moved that said Ordinance be placed upon its first reading, seconded by Councilman !I 1 Lelean, and upon roll call the said motion to place said Ordinance upon its first read- 11 Iing was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler . Noes: None. I' Absent: None II The said Ordinance was then given its first reading and laid over under the rules. �, JAIL BUALDTNG . 1. The Attorney verbally presented the request of Geo. S. Bigjin for the City 's attitude toward the sale of the Jail 40 ' x 401 site at the rear of his property 1' p, 1 I ! !, l 44 fronting on West Central Avenue, to be affected by the widening of said Avenue. The matter ' was considered by Council members and Engineer and a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded Eby Councilman Krumm, that the City advertise same for sale by_public bids, was unanimously adopted. RFPD TS - Miscellaneous Councilman Stutt reported that the improvement to the quoit grounds was completed. it Councilman Krumm reported that the auto wrecking_yard at 531 Orange Street 11 appears to be operating within the provisions of the local Ordinance. ri Engineer Hinckley, purchasing department, reported that a 90 day contract beginning April 1, 1934, for supplying the City with gasoline had been entered into with' the _Union Oil Company. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. r ILO further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned tol, , meet at 10 o 'clock, A. i". on April 16, 1934. Attest: AP i lerk. Ma:r of the Ci y of Redlands, California. 11 ir I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Redlands, California April 16 . 1934. 10 o'clock, A. M. Pursuant to statutes and adjounment on April 4, 1934, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place • I. rof meeting. Present: Councilman Lelean, Spoor, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together ri with the City C1erk,Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read randapproved. SCARLET FEVER Dr. Gentry, Secretary of the local Board of Health, addressed the Council relative to scarlet fever conditions in the City, stating that there was a small increaser in the number of new cases reported. The matter was discussed at some length and resulted in instructions to the Board of Health to publicise the dangers attendant upon the disease and to urge parents to keep closer watch of the children for svm*toms of ''. same. The Police Department was directed to co-operate in every way with the Board of Health for a strict enforcement of quarantine regulations. RESIONAMN The resignation of C. F. Van Eoos, Secretary of the local Social Service 45 liExchange, effective immediately, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of !I Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the resignation was accepted and the Clerk was directed to convey to Mr. Van Epps a vote of appreciation of this Council for his very excellent services with the Exchange. _MHNTCTPAL FT.ECTTON CANVASS This being the time fixed by statute for canvassing the returns of the 11 Isf cn Mnicipal Election held April 9th, 1934, the Council proceeded to tally the votes of Did I ij _eighteen (18) absent voters and to canvass the returns, after which, the following !I Resolution was unanimously adopted: II ____B_E$OEU 911 ,_DFCLARIitG_RF ' ] T OF E FC;TT OIV WHEREAS, a general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of h Redlands, on Monday, the 9th day of April, 1934, 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 h�I and sixth class, it I' AND WHEREAS, the City Council of said City met at the Council Chamber thereof on Monday, the 16th day of April, 1934, to canvass the returns of said election and in;sall the newly elected officers; and whereas the council finds as a result of said convass that the number of votes cast, the names of the persons voted for, and other matters required by law, to be as hereinafter stated, now therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, determined and declared as follows: That said regular municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Redlands, on Monday, the 9th day of April, 1934, in time, form and manner as required h by law. That there were 19 voting precincts established in said City for the purpose I of holding said election, numbered A to S inclusive, a consolidation of the regular election precincts 1 to 36, established for holding state and county elections. jj That the whole number of votes cast in said City of Redlands at said election i was 3318. That the names of the persons voted for , the offices for which they were doted, the number of votes received by each of said persons, in each of said precincts, together with the whole number of votes which they received in the entire City, are as 11 ' I follows: II , Ii I 46 II E-1 H M di di a 0 cm H co 0 o tr) 0 to c0 N tQ rI I1 E HHHHH HH M I' Cl) I C4 c` cc)E a to Hrn t0 tzt1 H H M -- - - H O H c- c- M M to H In w Hto n m di M m H H HO to dr H Io M N m N m In at m dr M N M H H t N In to N 0 0 0 M CD dr dr di N to dr M r1 P4 M to M N to co 0 M CO co In in co to M H H H H co II H H N H cQIo 01 H dr o t` c0 N CQ a, to to al II o W H in to to Q, N I Z In N r0 T O rn t0 HII to O M O 0) NO) N ! Z Io N to 0 Q, U) "Si tD H H di W i 0 di oa tIo n dI '' to N H N dr o a, N • ,`4 to to to CO CO to M dr dr H N) H 4 to dr al CO to O tO to �o h H •C) to H a. N N to 0) c'.0 ' H a) H r dr co N to H O O tri H H H H CV i. H Pi Ct .al o to H o, to tT O 0 H H 0) -Ito N H H o CO H II Pi r-I a) 0M co Co 0 CO at N dr cif M .41 dr 1' W to t` al HO t` to a 1 to M d to to co al n n H 11 A H H H N c dt dr to to M to Q, 0) a2 M dr M M M N o .' H H H H N to co to N CV t1) dr M M to dr dr dr to 0 Ptt H H H CV M I� C M n ON n N 0 0 IQ rI 1 1 a) C 0 F+ A H o a) a) C)) 4 C co a , F Pi 0 0 4 Pa CaC W o i sH amtau HaS C P H C0 � r-cg A W N E U E o WW C r~ m a a) C 0 as irti H Pa 0 a 0 m P S U W E C W q er-1 a , 0t 5 q H H • Id M • .0 0) 0 0 W Ct X Pi 0 0 02 El f_ RESOLVED, therefore, that at said general municipal election held in the ' City of Redlands, April 9th, 1934, the following_persons were elected tothe li '` following offices; respectively; 47 Will L. Fowler was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of'' four years from and after Monday, April 16th, 1934, and until his successor is elected and qualified; I' Mancha Bruggemeyer was elected a member of the City Council for the full I; term of four years from and after Monday, April 16th, 1934, and until his successor is ; elected and qualified; C'J Charles A. Maccubbin was elected a member of the City Council for the full 1,f- C: fQ term of four years from and after Monday, April 16th, 1934, and until his successor is elected and qualified. The retiring Councilmen, Lelean and Sp r, each made brief talks summarizing 1the activities of the Council the past two years; pledged an active interest in future civic affairs and expressed confidence in the ability and purpose of the incoming admin- istration. 1' Luxor Fowler then thanked the members of the Board for their co-operation i: during the past two years and declared the meeting adjourned. i Councilmen-elect Bruggemeyer, Fowler and Maccubbin being present, the City ; Clerk issued each .his certificate of election and administered to them the oath of office. P 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 Krumm ' placed Councilman Fowler in nomination, seconded by Councilman Stutt. No further nomin- ations being made the vote was taken and Councilman Fowler declared elected with no dis- senting vote. Councilman Fowler was then escorted to the Mayor 's chair, and in a few well chosen remarks accepted the honor, pledging his best efforts to a fair and just administra- tion of all matters coming before him as Mayor, and urged co-operation and united effort , in all things for the best interest of the City. II The Mayor announced that Committee assignments would be made at the regular meeting on April 18, 1931 . S.- .E_. R. A_ Mr. Thoreson, County Administrator of Federal Emergency Relief, addressed the Council in a plea for larger quarters and additional equipment, and suggested 615 Orange , JStreet as a place well adapted to the needs of the Administration. After due consider- 'I !' ation the matter was referred to Councilmen Stutt, Krumm and Maccubbin. Mr. max Lewis, Assistant County Administrator of Emergency Relief, was , introduced to the Council by E. Herbert Spoor. 1 MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Krumm requested members to give consideration to a change in the time of regular Councilmeetings from the afternoon to the forenoon. II y No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ; Attest : e ;" ahZ4Cfretli- , i;1 Ci y erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. j' 48 � I Redlands, California April 18_, 1914_ Two o'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held ' at the regular place of meeting. fl Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. [I Absent : None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 16, 1934, were Iii read and approved. i 1I Miss Keefe, local District Manager S.E.R.A. addressed the Council in i request for larger office quarters and additional equipment as outlined by Mr. Thoreson,'' County Administrator, at the last meeting of this Board. She suggested that the building Iat 615 Orange Street was very well suited to the needs of the Administration. The matter was considered by Council members and Miss Keefe, and left in the hands of the Committee 11 appointed at the last meeting, viz: Councilmen Stutt, Krumm and Maccubbin, with power to act . ,_B_OYS WEFTS Mayor Fowler reported that plans for "Boys Week" included placing City affairs in the hands of the boys at the meeting of May 2, 1934, along the same lines as 'hI last year. _DEEDS I', The following deeds for rights-of-way for pipe line were presented, accepted and ordered placed of record: Sophia McCoy, Harry A. & S. T. Ford and Rose Oelsner. ISI GASO_.INE j! ' II The following agreements for supplying the City with gasoline for the several periods indicated, were presented by the purchasing departmeat, approved by thea unanimous vote of the Council and ordered filed: li Union Oil Company of C_alitomita April 1 to June 30, 1934 Standard Oil Company of California July 1 to September 30, 1934 Metropolitan Oil Distributors October 1 to December 31, 1934 REPORTS it Reports of the Clerk and the Board of Health for the month of March., 1934, and the Clerk for the_uarter ending March 31, 1931., were presented and ordered filed. of H. S Secretary Report E. fir, acting of the meetings of the Citrus pr Belt Division of the League of California Municipalities, hold at San Bernardino on then evening of February 23, 1934, and at Upland on the eyeing of March 23, 1934, were I presented and ordered filed. ' PETITION Petition No. 4113 A. E. Forrest, for change of water weir box in the h sidewalk space at 75st Crescent Avenue, was presented and referg red to te En hineer ,I' 49 and Street Commissioner, ALBR �XCATI01L5 The application of IL. B. Matthis, 1141 Washington Street, for position of iI Building Inspector, was presented and ordered filed. fl COMMUN I_CATIOUS The following communications 'acre presented and ordered filed: Redlands School Board protesting routing of trucks on Church Street; cn Samuel U. Graham and family acknowledging receipt of resolution of this Council at the passing of H. L. Graham, a former member; League of California Municipalities, relative to observance of Public Schools Week, beginning April 23, 1934. A communication from Water Conservation Association, Riverside, California; iv tendering a demand for the sum of $125 .00 as second half of annual contribution to the Association for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, was presented, ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the claim was ordered paid and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the Water Department of the General Fund. BOARD OF HEALTH The scarlet fever situation was brought up by Councilman Stutt, and consid- Iered by the Council, resulting in a determination for more strict regulations and enfor- cement of the quarantine. RESIGNATION The resignation of Dr. H. G. Gentry, Secretary of the Health Board, effective not later than June 1, 1934, was presented and ordered filed for later consideration. BIDS ' l Pursuant to advertisement the following bids were submitted for purchase I of the City Jail site on the alley between State and Central and Orange and Fifth: !! Geo S. Biggin $ 15.00 Louis Rabenstein $1,000.00 Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the bids were 1, ordered tabled for action at the next regular meeting_ ii _dEELJ,S A resolution establishing the whole City as a district for the removal of Ij weeds from property in the City, was unanimously adopted and ordered filed, upon motion ! of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm. li LEASE - Catty_ Dump the City Attorney presented the request of the Insurance Company carrying Public Liability Insurance on the City Dump for an amendment to Section 7 of the lease contract by stipulating the amount of idemnity at 10-20 thousand dollars, and stated that insurance cannot be had with an unlimited amount of indemnity provided. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the proposed amendment was approved. and the Mayor and Clerk authorized and directed to execute same for and on 50 behalf of the City. ,I HLGBWAYJ 95 , The City Attorney advised the Council that matterspertaining_to_the_ Central Avenue route for Highway # 91 through the City were pro ressingvery satisfactor- ' ilL and that property owners generally were signing waivers in order to hasten the work'. The Engineer reported a tentative plan for re-location of the Mill Creek Zanja by the Ili I' State Highway Department placing it under the south part of the present street. The Attorney expressed the opinion that actual construction would probably begin in a short ,, ,I .I time. STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Fowler recommended the following_grouping of City Departments andl names of Councilmen in charge of same: Fire, Charities, Ordinance, Buildings - Councilman Bruggemeyer Parks, Plunge, Cemetery, BuildingInspects:1r - Councilman Stntt_ Police, Auditing & Finance, £ealtk & Sanit_at19n - Councilman Krumm Streets, Water, Lighting. - Councilman Maccubbin 1 �I Purchasing Dep artment - Mawr Fowl e Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommendations of the I i Mayor were approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. ARP 0INTIVE 0_EFI_C B 11 Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the naming of appointive officers and department heads was deferred until the next regular 11 It meeting . COUNCIL MFETUGS '! The suggestion of Councilman Krumm that Council meetings be held in theh I forenoon instead of the afternoon, failed to meet with approval of other Council members, , After Councilman Stutt promised to supply the Council with an electric fan during the summer months. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. 11 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: i Of Af 6 I ar-NC:)%----j-Cit784 • City erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 11 11 II - 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I I, 51 Redlands, California May 2, 1934. Two O'clock, P. M. A gular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, hel& at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent : None. Cr) Q The Mayor explained the presence of the boys and girls, students of the P;local schools, as a part of the "School Week" program, and turned the gavel over to 'Wayne Malone as Student Mayor, who announced the following: Councilman - Emerson Howard Councilwoman - Betty Finch Councilman - Howard Hardy Councilwoman - Dorothy Smith City E g ineer -Taylor Klingerman City Clerk - Dorothy Phelan City Treasurer-Florence Barron City Attorney -Jacquith Jackson Bldg. Insp. - Paul Moffat Fire Chief - Eugene Malone Police Chief - Francis Henderson Asst. Chief - Scott Burns Asst. Chief - Dick Cook The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved after the words "and girls" were added to the paragraph reference to "Boys Week" on page 48, per suggestion of Councilman Bruggemeyer. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from G. Willems, owner of the property at the southeast corner of State and Sixth Streets, protesting certain repairs, etc. ,as demanded by the Building Inspector, was presented and ordered filed. Mr. Willems and the Building Insp- ector each addressed the Council setting forth the two sides of the controversy. The matter was duly considered by the Council and referred to the Board of Examiners and peals for investigation and recommendation. The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Walter E. Carter, Rialto, California, relative to destruction of shade trees; From California Sewage Works Association advising of the spring conference ' to be held at Yosemite on May 25 and 26, 1934; From National Recovery Administration; Washington, D. C. , relative to the "Blue Eagle"; From League of California Municipalities, relative to Unemployment Relief and S.E.R.A. A communication from the Ocean to Ocean Highway Association, Colton, Cal- Iifornia, seeking support of this City in an effort for the "extension of I Street in !Colton, across the Santa Ana River to connect with U.S.Highway#99 at Filanc Ranch". Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the proposed extension 11 ) .was approved. PETITIONS Petition No. 41131- A. E. Forrest for change of weir box at 757 West Crescent dIAvenue, was continued. 52 Petition No. 4114, M. L. Cell, for permit to place txo_ all building' on one lot on Fourth Street, was _granted per recommendation of the Planning Commission. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector, and Fire Depart- 'I ment for the month of April, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the regular meetin& of the Planning Commission held on April 30, 1934, was presented, read and ordered filed: A regular Meeting of the Planning Commission held at the City Hall on Monday, April 30, 1934, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M. Present: President Moore, Secretary Hartzell, Members Williamson, Fowler, Hinckley, Ford, Sexton, Collett, Sweeney. Also Councilmen Stutt and Krum and Building Inspector Cooper. The petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes for leave to remove a Pine or Cypress tree in the park at the east line of her property at No. 410 West Olive Avenue was presented, and on motion, laid over for inspection by members of the Commission. The petition of M. L. Cell for leave to rearrange the present building on Lot No. 1 according to Revised Map of part of Excelsior Tract in the City of Redlands and placing an additional building on the property was presented, and after consideration, on motion of Hartzell, seconded by Hinckley and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the permission sought be granted. A general discussion then ensued concerning the Central Avenue widening, there being some 30 or more property owners or persons interested in the Central Avenue project present. The particular phase of this project under consideration was that of beautification of the street insofar as natural and artificial conditions would permit. F. W. Moore, George Hinckley, William Collett, E. A. Moore, George S. Biggin, Isaac Fird, Dr. M. J. Sweeney and others spoke concerning the matter. � I On motion of Dr. Sweeney, seconded by Williamson and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the Chairman of the Commission be authorized and instructed to appoint a committee from the property owners, from members of the Planning Commission and of the City Council to investigate and to if possible report back to this body on May 7, 1934 at 7:30 P. M. Thereupon, the following persons were 11 named as the Committee in pursuance of the foregoing resolution: F. W. Moore, George S. Biggin, A. Osbun, A. N. Dike, Allen Wheaton, Isaac Ford, E. A. Moore, William Collett, W. F. Stutt and Mancha Bruggemeyer. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommendations of the Commission were approved . Councilman Stutt, Chairman of the S.E.R.A. Committee, reported the rental of the building at 615 Orange Street at a rate of 1_75.00 per month for S.E.R.A. _quarters, and filed a Rental-Purchase Agreement with Stockwell & Binney for certain equipment in the sum of $404.50 to be paid in six monthly payments. The action of the Committee was approved. Report of the Southern California Gas Company for the calendar year 1933, showing franchise tax of $2j225. 88 due the City, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Bruggemeyer submitted a written report relating to the II ' several departments placed under his supervision by the Mayor, which was read and ordered placed on file. ISI li 53 I APPLICATIONS and of The applications of Frank H. Reynolds for position of Building Inspector„4 Manuel G. Villegas for position of life guard at the plunge, were presented and ordered . ; filed. NEW YORK STREET A communication from Henry Rettig protesting the closing of New York Street south of Citrus Avenue as requested by F. M. Perry at a meeting of this Council Qion January 17, 1934, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Perry that formal Street closing_procedure would be necessary before the Street could be put to private ,use and also to advise him of the filing of Mr. Rettig's protest. POST OFFICE Communications from the contractors Sawer & Zoss, Inc. , and the architect, ' G. Stanley Wilson, relative to changing location of Ornamental Light posts, planting of palms, and removal of telephone cables necessary to the improvement and beautification lof the new Post Office grounds, were presented and ordered filed. The matter was refer ' red to the Engineer, Attorney and Street and Park Commissioners for conference with the jTelephone Company and others interested in an effort to comply with the wishes of the architect. FIRE DEPARTMENT A request of the Fire Chief, approved by Commissioner Bruggemeyer, for Ithe purchase of 500 feet of 24 inch hose was presented and ordered filed, and the purch lasing department was authorized and directed to make the purchase. JAIL SITE BIDS Action on bids received at the last regular meeting having been deferred Ito this date, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the ltwo bids submitted were ordered filed. HI-LINE The question of purchase of pipe for the water high line was considered Iby the Board when a contract of purchase from the Continental Pipe Company was presented , for approval. The Engineer advised that there was approximately 4000 feet of open ditch along the highway that should be filled. After due consideration the signing of the contract for the purchase of the entire amount was deferred, and a purchase of 4000 feet @ $. 88 per foot was authorized upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman iMaccubbin. WATER The Engineer and Water Commissioner presented a verbal proposal of the sale to the Citytbf $1,000.00 the late W. P. McIntosh water system at Mentone, Califor- ',nia, consisting of approximately 24 connections and well of 15 to 25 inches capacity. 'Upon motion of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted,. the Engineer it it 54 P ? -and Water -Commissioner were directed to investigate the proposal and property and ;I , 1 report their findings and recommendations to this Board. I il The Engineer sought the attitude of the Board relative to the purchase II I, of additional hours of Mill Creek. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Council- man Bruggemeyer, duly adopted, the Engineer and Commissioner were directed to submit to ' II ' this Board any proposal of sale to the Cityof said water and the I' price -at which same i may be purchased. Ii SUNSET DRIVE II The improvement of Sunset Drive, was again brought to the attention of the Council by the City Engineer with a suggestion that County aid may be available fork same. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the ,, Engineer and Street Commissioner were directed to confer with the County Supervisor �I relative to same and to report their findings to this Board. HEALTH DEPARTMENT IIThe resignation of Dr. Gentry. as Secretary of the local Board of Healthy, IIwas next considered, Councilman Krumm stating that plans were trying to be worked out IIS for combining some of the activities of the department with the County work, and hl I: recommended that action be deferred till a later date, and it was so ordered. j LIQUOR II ' Upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner, duly approved, the Mayor and Attorney were authorized and directed to communicate with the State Board of Equal- h ization in a request that all applications for licenses to sell liquors in this City I submitted to this Council before same is granted by the State Board. i' HIGHWAX.4_99 A verbal report of the City Attorney concerning the progress of Highway ; II# 99, stated that a proposed contract between the City and Guaranty Building Loan El Association relative to property at the southwest corner of Orange and Central, is under li j consideration, details of which would probably be ready for presenting to the Council at the next meeting. il, r 11 APPOINTIVE OFFICERS Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, all appointive officers, deputies and heads of departments were reappointed (without reference to salary and wage) to serve at the pleasure of this Council. I1 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee1Il Shaper I Professor49f the High School, expressed appreciation of the school for this opportunity offered by the City for the students to come in direct contact with municipal affairs, and Student Mayor Malone, expressed the appreciation of the students; land Mayor Fowler expressed the pleasure of the Council and officials in having the stud4 I I�Ients in charge for the day. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. h ii Attest: I, 2/1—r Cit Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I 1 55 II Redlands, California May 16, 1934_ 111Two O 'clock, P. M. A ular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held i; at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, ' together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer, also A. S. Monroe who is Cj assisting the City Attorney in Highway #99 proceedings. Absent: None. � !I The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. _APPLICATIONS Signs & Billboards The following applications for permission to erect billboards were granted under supervision of the Building Inspector: Standard Oil Comp y - NW cor State & Seventh Streets, upon motion of Councilman ' Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin; Foster & Kleiser Company - NE cor Orange & Stuart; NE cor State & Fourth Streets; ' 206 E State Street, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer; Fox-Redlands Theatre- NE cor State & Fourth Streets; NE cor Orange & Central, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. The application of Tatum E. Cain for permission to place a sign on a post ,'' in the parking space at the SE cor West Colton Avenue & First Street at front of Jiggs 1Cafe, was denied upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, ( amending a motion to table by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. The application of the local Federal Labor Union No. 19060, for use of , Sylvan Park band stand and facilities on May 30, 1934, for political speaking and basket, vlunch, was presented and ordered filed, Council members expressing the opinion that the ; park was for use of the public in general and that it could not be reserved for exclusive use of any one. Verbal application of the Pastor of the First Protestant Reformed Church of Iliedlands, for permission to erect a private school building at the SW corner of Clay ( Street and Lugonia Avenue, was presented. No action was deemed necessary by the Council as such buildings are permitted in that district and zone. _PETITION Petition No. 4115, Mamie McGary, et al, for permission to rebuild garage at, , 10 South University Street, nearer the adjoining_property line then the Building Code _permits, was _granted, the adjoining property owner giving written consent to same. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: 1 State Board of Equalization relative to local liquor license permits; City of San Bernardino extending an invitation to an "Appreciation Dinner" for all Peace Officers in San Bernardino County, May 17, 1934, at 6 :30 P.M. ; !' I 56 11 The American Rubber Manufacturing Company, Oakland, California, acknowl 11 11 ledging I g ng receipt of order for �0 feet of 2z" Double Jacket Fire Hose; League of California Municipalities relative to completion of C.W.A. 11 11 1projects; il Local Federal Labor Union No. 19060 suggesting separation of offices of nstice of Peace and City Judge. 1 ii _RETORTS Reports of the Clerk and Board of Health for the month of April. 1934, and E. H. Spoor, acting Secretary of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities meeting al Riverside on April 27, 1934, -were presented and ordered filed. 1 The Board of Examiners and Appeals filed a written report of its find- , iings and recommendations relative to repairs at Willems prnpsrty_ at the SE cor of Stated I! :, & Sixth Streets referred to at the last meeting, which was ordered placed on file. ' _ S._E._R.—A. 1 Councilman Stutt, Chairman of S. E. R. A. Committee, filed an equipment; rental-purchase agreement with Stockwell & Binney in the sum of $S5S.50 and Serr Station:- 0 i ii I__�y Company in the sum of $500.40 payable in six monthly installments. The action of the ri iI Committee was ratified upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. BOARD OF HEALTH 4 Councilman Krumm urged Council members to attend the Board of Supervisors '1 meeting on Monday_,. May 28, 1934, for consideration of a County Health Service Bureau tol,ll �� relieve Cities of some of the work and expense now borne by local taxation, and the Mayor was directed to request attendence of representatives from other Cities. HIGHWAY L99 The City Attorney presented a stipulation in the condemnation action entitled City_ of Redlands, a municipal corporation, ' plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, defendants, action No. 36900 in the files of the County Clerk of San Bernardino County, the same being the action brought to acquire the right of way for the Central Avenue widening and extension, which stipulation affected the property described as Parcel No. 28 in the condemnation complaint, being the property owned by the i defendant, Guaranty Building and Loan Association, with the explanation that said stipulation had therein embodied an agree- 'i ment of purchase for the said Parcel No. 28 by the City of Redlands at a total price of $28,150.00, of which sum $10,150.00 is stipulated to be the purchase price of the buildings and improvements on said property said last mentioned sum to be i� paid within 60 days from the date of said stipu4ation from the State Cooperative Fund which the State of California has agreed to advance for the purpose of clearing right of way of Project No. 1 as set forth in agreement between this City and the State of California, executed on March 21, 1934, by the City, and on March 30, 1934, by the State. The balance of $18,000.00 stipulated to be the purchase price of the land involved to be paid in the usual course and at the proper time under the condemnation " proceeding. jl The stipulation was read to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Brugge- '1 Huffer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, and unanimously adopted, it was resolved to I authorize, empower and direct the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney to sign said I li ' stipulation for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, and that the City of Redlands, 'I, plaintiff in said action, be bound by each and every provision therein contained, thereby 57 ' agreeing to purchase the property described as Parcel No. 28 for said sum of $28,150.004! I/ on the terms, under the conditions and the purchase price to be paid from funds as set forth in said stipulation. Upon motions duly made, seconded and adopted, the following orders were I,made_ in this proceeding: II The stipulation (numbertl) was ordered filed as a part of the records. CO P The disbursement of funds coming from the State in this proceeding was then In ' considered, determined and ordered, that a separate fund to be designated as "Highway 99L', 4Fund" be set up for receipts and disbursements incident to this proceeding, and that the, Council meet in adjourned session at 2 P. M. each Wednesday for the approval for payment �' of demands against said fund and any other matters properly coming before the Board. An additional sum, not to exceed $500.00 was authorized and appropriated I- for continuing the service of A. S. Monroe in an advisory capacity to the City Attorney 111 !' in this proceeding. .GAS TAX A suggestion by the State Hi_hway Commission for the City to pledge appro- ximately S50,000.00 of future gas tax monies to meet additional cost arising from changes ' in location of Mill Creek Zanja, etc. in Highway 99 proceedings, was considered at some length, Councilman Krumm opposing the pledging of further future anticipated revenues. Upon suggestion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, action was deferred till next meeting. (See correction page 62) BAND CONCERT Manager Ritzen of the local band extended an invitation to Council members and officials to be present at the concert to be given at Sylvan Park at 2 P. M. , Sunday May 271_ 2:934. WATER HI-LINE -- Pipe Representatives of the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Los Angeles, addressed ' the Board relative to a contract agreement for pipe as per bids submitted to the Engineer on February 28, 1934. Representatives of the Corporation claiming that the City through its Engineer, had verbally contracted the purchase of approximately 20,000 feet of pipe ',, f under said bid, the City contending the purchase was upon condition that the C. W. A. ' ii supplied the labor and a part of the material without cost to the City. The matter was ` considered at some length in an effort to reach a satisfactory conclusion. The City being in need of approximately 4000 feet of # 12, 20" pipe for filling the ditch now open, Councilman Krumm moved, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the City purchase for immediate delivery approximately 4,000 feet of # 12, 20" pipe at 88¢ f.o.b. , Los Angeles, l and if and when the S.E.R.A. or other Government aid carries out the C. W. A. program, the City take the balance of pipe at the price set out in the said bid. The motion was adopted by the following vote: I I Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Bruggemeyer. j r i 58 STREET ADVRTJ SIN_0 Mr. Van Dyke, requested permission to operate loud speaker radio on thele ' Street advertising his dance hall at Fifth & E Streets, San Bernardino. Upon motion of 1 Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the request was denied. �LLRUQR Police Commissioner Krumm recommended that this Council request the State Board of Equalization to cancel the license of Jiggs Cafe at West Colton Avenue former and First Street, the proprietor having been convicted of selling bootleg liquor. Other,l,l members did not agree, and no action was taken. SPECIAL EXPENDITURES (authorized) Upon request, Councilman Bruggemeyer was authorized and directed to expend the sum of 110.00 for special charity case, and pi Councilman Maccubbin was authorized and directed to expend not exceeding $10.00 for Memorial Day_program. Upon recommendation of Councilman Stutt, an appropriation of $14.L0, was authorized for the local band for Memorial Day services. PARK-BOWL Upon recommendation of Councilman Stutt the change for use of the bowl was fixed at $20.00 per evening, Councilman Bruggemeyer expressing the opinion that $10.00 was enough. (See correction page 62) WATER SYSTEM i, Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin', the Attorney was authorized and directed to make an offer of $1,000.00 for the "McIntosh" L Water System at Mentone subject: to paragraph # 1 in the sale advertisement. The proposal to purchase additional Mill Creek Water at $5,000.00 per hour was tabled, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. , SUNSET DRIVE Councilman Maccubbin requested and was granted more time for report as ,I to proposed improvement of Sunset Drive. 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 May 234 1934, at Two o 'clock, P. M. Attest: 11 C ty clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - pr 59 I, 1 Redlands, California 1; ' May 23, 1934. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor ,,Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. --i Co Absent: None. = UNEMPLOYMENT Horace Green addressed the Council, as representing 600 local working ' ,,,men who are opposed to the present dole system of relief and who favor a work relief 4triogram, and requested the Council to exert its powers toward such a program at once. II II The Mayor assured Mr. Green that such efforts were being made and that the City is ready;, to proceed at once with the Water Hi-line if and when Federal Aid is again available, bust IIthat the City has not sufficient funds to bear the entire cost. i __ZANJA FIESTA I. l; Mr. Di moiler, publicity manager of the Zanja Fiesta week celebration ', addressed the Council in request for financial aid and co-operation, and permission for ''' parade over East State and Orange Streets. The matter was duly considered, after which Ia motion by Councilman Krumm, sedonded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the City appropriate a sum not to exceed $150.00 to insure a revenue of $500.00 from the sale of 5,000 buttons, was duly adopted by the following vote, after a proposed amendment by Councilman Brugge meyer to appropriate $100.00 received no second: _Ay_esi Councilmen Maccubbin, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. _Noes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Stutt. SIGNS -- Billboazds I I Geo Nash of the Nash Electrical Company, made verbal application for permlaatou to hang Neon electric signs at 10 W, Colton• Ave. and 1.5 West State Street. , The request was granted upon motion of Councilman Krumm, econded by Councilman Stutt. I, The Clerk presented the application of the State Theatre for permission 11 1 to er_ect_a billboard_at the NE cor Orange Street and Central Ayenu., and upon motion of H Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the request was granted under super , vision of the Building Inspector. ,, PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the special meeting of the Planning Commission ( held on May 22, 1934, was presented and ordered filed: Special meeting of the Planning Commission held Tuesday, May, 22, 1934 at 7:30 o 'clock, P. M. , City Hall. Present: Members Moore, Collett, Fowler, Williamson, Ford and Hartzell. II The committee of ten recently appointed by the Mayor to investigate and report concerning uniformity and building aspect of new fronts to be placed on buildings which are to 'Ibe remodelled in the Central Avenue proceeding reported i presenting two resolutions which have been adopted by unanimous vote of said committee of ten. P I'i 60 u Upon motion of Moore, seconded by Williamson and unanimously carried the lanning Commission resolved to report with its approval to the City Council the recommendations of ! ' said committee of ten and requested that F. W. Moore and E. A. 11 Moore appear at the next council meeting to present and- urge the adoption of said suggestions. F. W. moore, chairman of the Committee of Ten appointed by the Planning Commission to study conditions and make reports and recommendations to the ' Commission and City Council on architect plans for reconstruction of buildings occasion-r ed by Highway # 99 improvement, suggested plans similar to Santa Barbara, and recommended that the City adopted an Ordinance along similar lines. The matter was considered at some length after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the 11 mor appoint three disinterested parties to confer with the Planning Commission, the (, Committee of Ten and the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance for consideration of this I Council at an adjourned meeting to be held at 2 P. M., May 29, 1934, was duly adopted. ), li The Mayor named Councilman Bruggemeyer, J. J. Prendergast and Allen Wheaton. HIGHWAY # 99 l The City Attorney presented a letter from E. Q. Sullivan, District i 61 .11 Rafter which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt that the increased ,lbe granted, payable out of the Highway 99 Fund, subject to change at the pleasure of the., ' Board, was adopted by the following vote: 11 I Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Maccubbin and Bruggegieyer. TRANSFER rr Upon recommendation of the City Treasurer and motion of Councilman Krumm, cn al:, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the sum of $5,000.00 was ordered transferred from the_ Street Improvement Fund to Highway 99 Fund, by the unanimous vote of the Council. P 1 Upon recommendation and motion of Finance Commissioner Krumm, seconded by 'ICouncilman Stutt, duly adopted, the Clerk was directed to transfer in the current budget:. p.ppropriations the sum of $650.00 (sale police ambulance) to the Police Department and ;' charge same to the Miscellaneous Department. BUS1N_.ESS_LICENSE License Collector Tripp, reported a delinquency of approximately$1,200.00 in Business Licenses. Finance Commissioner Krumm suggested that the License Collector_ II, furnish the Police Department with a list of delinquents and the department would make ' special efforts to collect, and it was so ordered. WATER Water Commissioner Maccubbin brought up the matter of water delinquencies '! which developed into a general discussion of rates, special contracts, delinquencies, etc. . After a free and full expression of opinion as to water matters in general, the Mayor sug- g. gested that the Water Commissioner prepare and submit to this Board for consideration hi's recommendations relative to said matters. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE The Mayor presented a communication from the Mayor of Colton, advising of the dkeeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities to be held at Colton on the evening Of lijky 25, 1934, with dinner at 7 o 'clock, and with the County Administrator of Federal Emergency Relief and Assistant, as speakers of the evening. Several members expressed their intention of bing present, and the Clerk was directed to make reservations for six'; VISITOR Mr. H. E. Pomeroy, Field Representative of the League of California Munici- li ipalities was present and was introduced to Council members by Mayor Fowler. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to ii meet at 2 o'clock, P. M, , on May 29, 1934. Attest: City C erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 6 - ,I it LI 62. Redlands, California l Mav 29_, 1934. t Two O 'clock, P. M. 1 An adjourned regular meeting_ of the City Council, City of Redlands, Calif' lornia; held at the regular place of meeting_ Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler; together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer. The minutes of May 16, 1931, were read and the following changes and I. •;'icorrections ordered: Page 57, under the heading "Gas Tax", the words "arising from h, changes in location of Mill Creek Zaa, etc." be eliminated and the words "above the f m estimate made for completion of work" be substituted. i • Ii Page 58, under the heading "Park-Bowl", the figures "$20.00", be changed ° to read"$15.00". II The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 23, 1934, were read , i !land approved. REMOVAL POLES _F;OM_STREETSII II A representative of the Postal Telegraph Company considered with the il 'Council the matter of removal of poles from Highway # 99 in a program for beautification) Ilof the Highway, andapon suggestion of Councilman Krumm, he was requested to confer with the Planning Commission which is making a study of the situation and which will report kits findings and recommendations to this Board. II BILLBOARDS - SIGNS II I 1 The application of Foster °G Kleiser Company for permission to erect a ', billboard at the SW corner of Orange Street and Pearl Avenue was presented and ordered , filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the, li , applic4ion was granted, subject to design filed and under supervision of the Building I II II Ulnspector. I il 11 The application of A, T. Warner for permission to re-hang a sign over l lithe sidewalk at 18 West State Street, was presented and ordered filed. The application il was _granted, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. Il WATER HI-LINE i The Engineer advised the COuncil that the City must file in detail a new H application with the S. E. R. A. for aid in construction of the Water High-Line started II funder the C. W. A. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the hEngineer was authorized and directed to prepare the application and the Mayor and Clerk III ywere authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City; whereupon, I'l ! the following Resolution was duly adopted: X11 Be it resolved that C. A. Maccubbin, Water Commissioner, is hereby empowered to sign and file on behalf of the City 1, of Redlands an application to the State Emergency Relief Administration for a project to be known as Redlands :' 0 Municipal Water Line with full authority to accept and agree to, on behalf of the City of Redlands the conditions as set forth in the application. 11 j ii II I 63 II HIGHWAY 99 1 II! Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly_ ,adopted, the Engineer and Attorney were directed to prepare an applicant an to the State !Railroad Commission for road crossing over the Southern Pacific Railway tracks near Texas Street in Highway 99 opening, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City . z--i CYD The City Attorney presented a report of a special meeting of the Plan nng Commission at 7:30 P. M. , May 28, 1934, together with a reoort of the Planning_ C Commission Committee of Ten recommending an Ordinance creating an Architectural Control ,Board, etc. The reports were ordered filed. The Attorney then submitted Ordinance No. '.774, entitled "An Ordinance relating to building permits, establishing an Architectural ,'Board of Review and prescribing the duties thereof", which was introduced by Councilman Bruggemeyer, given its first reading to the Council and laid over under the_rul_e.&. Councilman Bruggemeyer at this time presented a communication addressed to Earl Lee Kelly, Sacramento, California, signed by a great number of the local business men, requesting that all work on Highway 99 be given to local labor. Councilman Brugge- , ,meyer explained that the letter was offered for file with this Board as Mr. Kelly was not ' in Sacramento at this time. The letter was read and ordered filed. The matter was considered at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by ! 1 Councilman Maccubbin, that a request be made by this Council to District Engineer Sullivan 'that the work in clearing the right of way for Highway 99 be done by the City under State , supervision failed of passage by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Maccubbin. Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt, with the Mayor not voting. LIST OF EMPLOYEES, ETC. Upon request of Councilman Bruggemeyer, the Clerk was directed to_prep r a list of officers and employees of the City, with salaries and wages, positions andLties,_ for use in preparation of the next budget. 11 MC INTOSH WATER SYSTEM,_MENTOhiE I' The Attorney stated to the Council that he did not file the City's (',proposal to pay $1,000.00 for the McIntosh Water System at Mentone as he was advised that higher bid had been submitted. MEMORIAL DAY The Mayor requested Council members to participate in the parade on (Memorial Day starting at 9 o'clock, A, M. ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF_REYfl1N__ 11 The Clerk was directed to request the Chamber of Commerce, the Fort= nightly Club, the Contemporary Club and Service Clubs of the City to submit names of h,prties for service on the Architectural Board of Review of three to be appointed by this Council, under proposed Ordinance leo. 774. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. II � i , I , 6.4 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ,Or # 0 s L' ,l it City ' -r . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - il Redlands, California June 6, 1934 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of me_e.ting. 11 Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor J +,Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. , The minutes of the last meeting regularand g changes and corrections ink, the minutes of the meeting of May 16, 1934, were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS — The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Municipal Finance Officers' Association, Chicago, Illinois, soliciting membership of this City; From Southern California League of Municipalities extending an invite- , I 1tion to a meeting of the League at Whittier on June 9, 1934, with luncheon at 12: 30 P.M. From Southern Council of California Federation of Civil Service Associa- Illtion requesting this City be represented at a dinner meeting to be held June 11, 1934, i:at the Roslyn Hotel, Los Angeles, at 6:30 P. M. ; From R. C. Gerber, Chairman Ordinance Committee of County Dairy Depart 11 j,ment, submitting a copy of a proposed Ordinance regulating production and sale of milk; Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of gay_, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. II ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 774, Relative to Building Permits, Establishing an Architectural Board of Review and prescribing the duties thereof, introduced and°,r,ead at 'I the adjourned regular meeting of May 29, 1934, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler: Noes: None. APPLICATIONS The application of Mrs. R. Durston to place a sign on..a post at the front of 327 Orange Street, on private property, advertising "Dicks Place" was granted j i 65 upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, under supervision of the Building Inspector. The application of Agnes McCoid, General Delivery, for a free license to practice the vocation of "Medium" with no charge made, was denied upon motion of Council- man Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The application of Julia Pedersen, University of Redlands student for Ct clerical or stenographic work during vacation, was presented and ordered filed. AUDIT The Clerk presented a proposal of Faulkner Oakes and Faulkner, Los Angeles,, to make the annual audit of the City for $150.00; he also presented a sealed proposal from Chas H. Petersen & Co., San Francisco; Finance Commissioner Krumm recommended and moved that G. E. Mullen, this City, who made the audit for a number of years, be employed for this year at the sum of $125 .00, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and duly adopted. The Clerk was directed to return, unopened, the proposal of Chas H. Petersen & Co. CITY PRINTING - BIDS The Clerk was directed to advertise for bids for printing and supplies ' for the City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1934. BOARD OF HEALTH The proposed County=City set up for health work was verbally presented by , Councilman Krumm, who advised of a meeting to be held in this Chamber at 5 P. M. this day for further consideration of the matter with Dr. Godfrey of the County Health Depart- ' ment and the City Health Board. PARADE Upon request of Mr. Penn of the Fox-Redlands Theatre the Council adjourned from 3:10 P. M. to 4 P. M. to participate in the Zanja Fiesta parade, after which the Council re-assembled and proceeded with the business before it. BAND CONCERTS Mr. Ritzen of the local band addressed the Council in request for an approp- riation for three or more concerts on Sunday afternoons at Sylvan Park. Action was deferred pending further consideration. WATER HIGH LINE The Engineer stated that the 4000 feet of pipe purchased by the City was being delivered and placed in the ditch that wasfopened under the C. W. A. He also stated G that the project had been filed with the County JJ S. E. R. A. and was waiting action by the: State to proceed with the work. HIGHWAY #99 The Engineer called attention of this Board to request of the State High_ way Commission for the building of a central storm drain along the south line of Highway. 99, west of Texas Street. After due consideration the Engineer was authorized and direct- ed to file an application for same as a S.E.R.A._proj_ect, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. 11 I�I 66 ------------------------------------ VACATIONS Finance Commissioner Krumm considered with Council members the matter of ' vacations, etc. , and recommended and moved that the policy obtaining the past year, viz that "all vacations and loss of time be at the expense of the individual", be re- affirmed; and that the 3-day week for employees on a per diem base be strictly adhered to, was seconded by Councilman Stutt and duly adopted. EMPLOYEES ! The question of authority in hiring employees was considered by the Council arising from the employment of Mr. Bonner by Street Commissioner Maccubbin. Councilman Maccubbin explained that certain work around the City yards was needed and that he employed Mr. Bonner to do it, not knowing he was in conflict with a former Council politely. Upon suggestion of Councilman Bruggemeyer the controversy was terminated with the ratification of the former policy, viz: I� RESOLVED; That proposed changes in the personnel of Department heads and appointive officers be submitted to the Council for I ' action; and that changes in the personnel of other employees be it subject to the respective Department head and Department Commissioner, 2hd upon disagreement of the Department head and Commissioner, the question shall be submitted to the Council for action. BUDGET Consideration of the budget for the coming fiscal year was deferred to an executive session June 11, 1934, at 7 P. M. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee.. No further_hus_inpss demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. it Attest: Veregoey A" Cityera. I . of t e City of Redlands, California. II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - i Redlands, California June 20. 1934 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council,City of Redlands, California, held it at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler; 111 together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. 'l Absent: None. 1 II The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. III 11 !! II 67 BAND Mr. Ritzen, manager of the local band, addressed the Council in re uest for an appropriation of $210.00 for three Sunday afternoon concerts at Sylvan Park, , stating that numerous citizens had expressed to him hopes that the summer concerts could be maintained. Action was deferred for further consideration. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Mrs. Rex Jones, corresponding secretary of the local Contemporary Club, requesting that the research and children's departments of the public ' library be kept open, was presented and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by ICouncilman Stutt was referred to the Board of Library Trustees for action. A communication from the local Lodge of Elks, Lee Dague, Secretary, requesting that the municipal plunge be not opened "until all dangerof epidemic diseases,,, his past", was presented and ordered filed, for consideration by Park Commissioner Stutt.,l IIREPORTS Report of E. H. Spoor, Acting Secretary of the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Municipalities, of the meeting held at Colton, California, May 25 . 19342 was presented and ordered filed. A proposed resolution submitted at the Colton ' meeting advocating "that all relief in this State become a Federal function, financed by the Federal Government", referred to the several Cities for action, was duly adopted , upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, with Councilman ; Bruggemeyer voting "No" . Report of the Health Department for the month of May . 1934, was present ed and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMJS,S-ION The following report of the special meeting of the Planning Commission held May 31, 1934, was presented and ordered filed: Special meeting of the Planning Commission held Thursday, May 31, 1934. Present: Messrs. Moore, Hinckley, Ford, Collett, Williamson. Commission met with W. B. Krieger, agent for the Postal Telegraph Company, and reviewed the present existing lines of the Postal Telegraph Company with relation to the proposed improvement of Central Avenue. After careful consideration and examination of the property affected, the members of the Commission by unanimous vote resolved to refer the matter to the City Council with recommendation that the Postal Telegraph poles and wires be entirely eliminated from the new Central Avenue right of way and that permission to the Telegraph Com- pany to relocate poles on other streets, a place as satisfactory to the Council, be granted. The Commission then inspected the trees on Mrs. Holmes ' property at 410 West Olive Avenue. No action was taken, the matter being referred to a full meeting of the Commission. The application of A M. Soares for leave to remove two pepper trees in front of 1077 West Cypress Avenue was next considered. On viewing the premises the Commission members were of the opinion that permission to remote the most westerly of the two trees in question should be granted and by unanimous resolution makes that recommendation to the City Council. 68 q ' U om motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded byCouncilman Bruggemeyer, II 1the recommendations of the Commission were approved. Il APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and upon motion duly seconded and adopted, were granted .under supervision of the Building Inspector: The Texas Company (Russell DeGraaf) for two 4211 metal Texaco Day signs at ;11. the southwest corner of Orange Street and Colton Avenue; The Keystone Drug Company for permission to change the location of their electric sign from 208 Orange Street to 12 East State Street; The Southwest Electric Company for electric sign at Doell & Doell, 220 Orange Street. BIDS -- CITY ERINTING This being the time as advertised, for the opening of bids for the City ;I d pirinting for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 1934, the following_prnposals were I� 111 id submitted, publicly opened and declared: �! Arthur's Commercial Press $554.75 Gardner & Sedgwick 536 .15 T. W. Davis & Son 533.60 Citrograph Printing Co. 550.25 for schedule of items prepared by the City Clerk. The bid of T. W. Davis & Son being_ 11 reasonable and the lowest, on motion, the said T. W. Davis & Son was awarded the contract for the City printing for the fiscal year commencing July 1st, 1934, applicable only to the items submitted for bid. All other bids were rejected. GAS TAY ALLOCATJDN ' Fred A. Baughan, Secretary of the League of Southern California Municipal;' sties, addressed the Council in the interest of a proposed initiative measure relating �I to gas tax allocation and urged this Council to endorse same. Council members expressed a desire for more time to consider the matter, and Mr. Baughan stated he would write the Mayor very soon giving him more detailed information relative to same, and further action { was deferred until a later date. HIGHWAY # 99 H Progress in Highway 99 proceedings was informally considered, the Attorney stating that he was expecting advice anytime. from the Highway Commission to advertise for 1 clearance of the right-of-way. The question of wage schedule was then considered, and a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the State schedule II of wages be adopted for Highway 99, was duly adopted. 1. HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Council considered with Dr. Godfrey, County Health Officer, matters pertaining to the operation of the local health department, and upon motion of Council- I man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, Dr. F. H. Folkins was recommended for the position of Assistant to Dr. Godfrey, with the understanding .that Dr. Godfrey was not bound to accept the recommendation of this Board, but would make his selection and report his official set-up of the department to this Board at its next meeting. 69 JAIL SITE Geo S. Biggin, property owner affected by Highway 99 improvement sought information as to what the City proposed doing wj_th the jail site adjoining his property. ;' The matter was considered at some length and the Clerk was authorized and directed to call for bids for the site, with and without the building, and to require bids to be accompanied by a cashier 's or certified check in the sum of ten p_er cent of the bid. C'J MILL CREEK WATER C=1 A verbal proposal of the sale to the City by the Jennie Davis estate, of I; one hour of Mill Creek Water at a price of J5000.00, was declined by the votes of Council- men Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Krumm, Councilman Stutt and the Mayor not voting. STREET - SUPERINTENDENT_ Upon recommendation and motion of Street Commissioner Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, S. E. Kanady was named as Assistant Street Superintendent at a , salary of $140.00 per month from and after July 1, 1934. VACATIONS The guestion of vacations was again before the Council and considered at great length, resulting in re-affirming the action of this Board at its last meeting, ij �Iviz: that "all vacations and loss of time be at the expense of the individual„ and that the 5-day week for employees on a per diem base be strictly adhered to" . BUDGET _ The following estimate of receipts anfrdapartment_appropriations of the I ' General Fund for the next fiscal year resulting from conference of the Mayor and Council- men, was presented, unanimously adopted and ordered filed. Estimated Receipts Tax Roll $.75 per $100 assessed value $105,000.00 IIBusiness Licenses & Misc. Receipts 23,900.00 $128,900.00 • Department Appropriations li General Government 20, 250.00 Police Department 22,200.00 Fire Department 21,000.00 Building Inspector 3,100.00 Conservation of Health 3,700.00 Sanitation or Promotion of Cleanliness and Highways 41, 500.00 Charities and Corrections 1,700.00 Parks & Playgrounds 13,000.00 Unappropriated pro riated 2,450.00 $128,900.00 TAX RATE The Tax rate was informally considered and tentatively fixed at $1.20 on the $100.00 assessed value, and the estimated revenues from taxes was based on a ' $14,000,000.00 City assessed valuation. THF,PRESIDENT - Invitation Upon suggestion of interested parties, the Mayor was requested to renew ', ,Ithis Council's invitation to President Roosevelt to include this City in his Western itinerary. f II !0 l I Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee The next regular meeting date being the 4th of July, a holiday, upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the Council adjourned to meet at 2 o 'clock P. M. , on July 5 , III 11934. !I, !Attest: ' II •� �`�'C�GlJ7�Fi1/ / y ,Cle Clerk. yor of the City of Redlands, California. II I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1,11 11 Redlands, California 1 July 5, 1934. • Two O 'clock, P. M. II Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council met in regular session at the , regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor 11 ! S Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. I Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and Councilman Brugge-1 ; jmever questioned the correctness of that portion of the minutes reading "and the Clerk Iwas authorized and directed to call for bids for the site, with and without the building;, II hand to require to be accompanied by a cashier's check in the sum of ten per cent of the , bide. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that such portion of the minutes authorizing the Clerk to call for bids be eliminated, was duly adopted. The minutes were then approved as read and corrected, upon motion of Councilman Stutt. I FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Chief addressed the Council relative to proper housing of the li !' fire equipment during the Central Avenue improvement interference with the department' s , exit on said Avenue, and suggested that a roof be placed over the space north of the 11 ! fire hall and the exit be temporarily on Fifth Street. The estimated cost of the necess�' ' ary material was $100-$150. After consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded ; by Councilman Stutt, that the fire commissioner be authorized to purchase the necessary I ; material for same, was duly adopted. The Fire Chief stated that his men would do the work. WORKERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION ! J. W. Taylor verbally presented the request of the Workers ' Relief HAssociation for an appropriation toward the rental of a place of meeting for the Associa- ; , tion. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously ! adopted, the sum of $5.00 per month for July to December, 1934, inclusive, was approp- ! III 71 II, riated, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly payable out of the Charity Relief budget of the General Fund. Mr. Taylor also presented a copy of a Resolution adopted by the Workers ' ' Relief Association as follows: Whereas, the burden of caring for the needy old people of the State of California, and the burden of looking after all families in which the bread winner is physically unable to make a living, must henceforth be borne by the said State of cCalifornia, since the S. E. R. A. is no longer financially L� able to carry this double burden, and, at the same time, protide for destitute families in which the bread winner is able to work; and Whereas, the present law of San Bernardino County, which requires all those who own their homes to assign their property to said County for relief is so inadequate that it can be compared only with a starvation wage; and Whereas, we realize that the amount of money alloted the County of San Bernardino, and, probably, all other Counties of the State of California, is entirely inadequate to remedy present deplorable conditions; and Whereas, we also realize that there is no existing measure that will begin to meet a situation that, day by day, presents more and more cases of suffering and want; be it Resolved, by the Workers' Relief Association of Redlands, in special meeting assembled this 2nd day of July, 1934, that it does hereby request the Honorable Governor, Frank F. Merriam, to li take such steps as are necessary to correct existing conditions as set forth above in regard to the situation in San Bernardino County, whereby people are required to make assignment of their property to obtain relief, and whereby indigents may actually lose title to property, and be it further Resolved,that the Honorable Governor, Frank F. Merriam, take steps that an emergency measure be immediately enacted, so that an adequate sum be provided to care for the needy old people and all destitute families in which the bread winner is physically unable to earn a living, and that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Frank F. Merriam, Governor, the Honorable Ralph Swing, State Senator, the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County and the Redlands City Council. After consideration and discussion the Resolution was approved, upon motion of Councilman IMaccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. Councilman Bruggemeyer then offered and moved the adoption of the followH ing Resolution: Whereas; A large number of citizens have called to our attention the deplorable condition of the aged and helpless indigents in and about our city. And Whereas: These conditions have come about in many instances without the fault of these poor people. And Whereas: The funds of the City and County are largely exhausted so that relief is unavailing . Be it Resolved: That the Honorable Frank F. Merriam be requested to convene a special session of the Legislature to enact legislation tending to relieve said distress . Be it further Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Frank F. Merriam at the Executive Offices in Sacramento, California. The motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously adopted. 7.2 RESOLUTION The following copy of a Resolution of the San Bernardino County II Emergency Relief Administration Commissioner was presented, read and filed for future 1 consideration: Whereas, employment for needy women must depend largely d upon sewing projects, such projects demanding an expenditure for materials and supervision of approximately 20% of the expenditure for labor, and Whereas, at this time no funds are forthcoming for materials 1 or supervision on SERA projects, Be It Resolved, that the County Emergency Relief Committee urge the political and governmental unite to provide materials and supervision for the sewing projects in order that the needy women available from the Work Relief Rolls may be put to work on such projects. Be It Resolved, that copies of this Resolution be sent to all governmental or political units of San Bernardino 1. County for their immediate consideration. RESOLUTION II West Colton Avenue Extension Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt the 1! following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Council of Redlands that State Highway No. 99 now furnishes ,11 a direct route east and west through Southern Calif- ornia, with the exception of a gap of about one and one-fourth miles in length, directly wast of the City of Colton, across the main channel of the Santa Ana River; and I II 1 WHEREAS, the construction of Route No. 99 across the Santa Ana River between the Cities of Redlands and Colton will remove several death traps in that vicinity, and will I also furnish to motor travel in Southern California a ! direct route to and from the City of Los Angeles and through San Bernardino Valley; and 1 WHEREAS, the said City Council has determined that public ! sentiment in this vicinity is heartily in favor of IIthis extension to Route No. 99 across the Santa Ana 11 River; NOVA, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that the State Highway Commission be, (' .1 and the same are hereby respectfully requested to provide in their next biennial budget an appropriation of funds sufficient to provide for the construction of �I a bridge across the Santa Ana River, between the Cities of Colton and Redlands, and the extension of Route No. 99 across said Santa Ana River at that point. II REPORTS 1 11 Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of June, 1934, and of the Building Inspector, Fire and Police Departments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. ! A detailed report of E. H. Spoor, acting Secretary of the Citrus Belt it Division of the League of California Municipalities of the meeting held in this City, June 22, 1934, was presented and ordered filed. ' PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission ) I 73 Ilheld on July 2, 1934, was presented and ordered filed: ! Regular meeting of the City Planning Commission held Monday, July 2, 1934, at 7: 30 P. M. Present: President Moore; Members, Fowler, Hinckley, Hartzell, Ford. County horticultural inspector, Walter Hadley and Dwight C. Lefferts were also present. The petition of Dwight C. Lefferts for leave to 1-1 I remove the pepper trees along the west side of San Mateo rn Street north of Highland Avenue, commencing with the pepper tree south of the service drive, thence north for twelvee er trees, for the reason that these trees are infected with oak root fungus and that the disease is spreading to the adjacent orange trees, was presented and read. Mr. Hadley explained the situation and in particular the danger to the adjoining orange groves on account of the fungus, and after discussion on motion of Hartzell, seconded by Ford, was unanimously carried, and it was suggested to recommend to the City Council that Mr. Leffertst petition be granted. ,Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the recommendation of . 1 i• jlthe Planning Commission was unanimously approved and ordered. Report of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company for the calendar year ';1933, showing franchise tax of $1230.33 due the City and accompanied by a check for said 'amount, was presented and ordered filed. Attention of the Council was called to the ;decrease in the amount due the City, and the City Attorney was directed to ascertain the cause for same. DEED A deed from Calvin Sugg for right-of-way for Water pipe line was presented, accepted and ordered placed of record. MOTORCYCLE An exchange agreement between the City and Rathbun's Motorcycle Company, ! San Bernardino, whereby the City gives one 1930 model Indian 4 motorcycle and $250 .00 11 hcash in exchange for one 1934. Harley Davidson "Police Special" model motorcycle, was !presented, ratified and ordered filed. PETITION•. Petition No. 4116, Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post No. 2062, for loan of !'12 old opera house chairs for equiping its local hall at 10z East State Street, was I:presented, unanimously £ranted upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman iStutt, and ordered filed. POST OFFICE - Dedication An invitation from the Chamber of Commerce to this Council and City Officials to attend the dedication of the new Post Office Building on Saturday, July 14, 1934, at 5 P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the League of California Municipalities relative to gas tax allocation and the annual meeting of the League in September, was presented and !ordered filed. .74 A communication from M. H. McIntyre, Assistant Secretary to President ; Roosevelt, expressing re rets of the President that his western trip schedule will not ipermit the acceptance of this City's invitation to visit Redlands, was presented and ordered filed. Two communications from A Christopherson, Route 1, Box 154, Redlands, ; addressed to the President of the local Chamber of Commerce, relative to beautification II of this City, was referred to this Board by President Williamson, read by the Clerk and I' ordered filed. HIGHWAY The City Attorney presented an agreement in the condemnation proceeding entitled "City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants, action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San Bernardino County, California, said proceeding being known commonly as the Central Avenue widening and extension, which agreement concerned the purchase by the City of the improvements on the portion of iI Parcel No. 12 in said action which are to be taken in said condemnation proceeding, with the statement that the sale and ! ' purchase price stipulated in said agreement were satisfactory to the owner, to the Division of Highways of the State of California and is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands. It appears that the agreed purchase price of said improvements is the sum of 42057.00 net to the property owner, said sum to be paid from the State Co-operative Fund which the State of California has agreed to advance for the purpose of clearing right of way of Project No. 1 as set forth in agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California which was executed by the City on March 21, 1934, and by the State on March 30, 1934. The contract was read to the Council and on motion of Councilman Stutt,, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower Pend direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Redlands and that the City of Redlands second party to said agreement, be I! I bound by each and every provision therein contained thereby agreeing to purchase and to ' I pay for said improvements on said parcel No. 12 for the said sum of $2057.00 on the terms !I and under the conditions as set forth in said agreement. The contract agreement was 11 ! ordered filed. The matter of sale of improvements .on Parcel No. 28, southwest corner 1. I Orange Street and Central Avenue, acquired under the so-called Central Avenue condemnation ii proceeding was next considered, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councili ; man Stutt, unanimously carried, it was resolved that the City Engineer be, and he is, r hereby authorized and directed to advertise said improvements for sale by publication of notice of such intention in Redlands Daily Facts in the form and manner .and for the time required by law. EMPLOYEES -- Auto hide, I� 'I i The question of pay for use of his auto in City work by Mr. Westerbrook ,I of the Engineering Department was next considered and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin 11 an allowance of 5¢ per mile was granted Mr. Westerbrook for his car when in actual use Ii ' for City work. COUNCIL CHAMBER _ Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Coun- iI 75 ,, ' cilman Bruggemeyer, unanimously adopted, the Council Chamber was ordered closed except III , for use of this Board and City Officials for City business. Promiscuous use of the chamber ! having resulted in damages to furniture was given as the reason for above action. ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW The Clerk submitted recommendations of the Contemporary Club, the Fort- nightly Club and the Chamber of Commerce for members of the Architectural Board of Review '--4 : which were ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, second- c, rt q ed by Councilman Stutt, that A. B. Drake, Frank W, Moore and Lee M. Johnson be appointed C . members of the Architectural Board of Review under Ordinance No. 774, was unanimously Jadopted. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Krumm suggested that members of this Board give some thought to the advisability of making Street repairs by contract rather than by City employment;; IIalso to the continued payment of $75.00 a month rental for S. E. R. A. headquarters when iso little relief work is being done by the agency. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. J Attest: a:" Ca -a— City . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - il � Redlands, California July 18. 1934. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer. A number of persons being_present with matters to present to the Council, the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was temporarily deferred, and C. F. Van Epps presented a proposed three months sewing_project under S. E. R. A. giving , P �iemployment to about 60 women at a cost to the City of $75.00 a month for supervision. A,' II communication from the local Workers ' Relief Association endorsing the proj_ect was I presented by J. W. Taylor, Secretary, and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon 'motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the project was approved. 1' I. 76 APPLICATIONS (Street Dance) 11 Commander Runkel of the local American Legion Post made verbal pplica- tion for permission to hold a Street dance on West State Streets between Third and Fourth, i on the evening of August 28, 1934. The request was.granted, upon motion of Councilman i Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. Application of Marguerite Stoddard, 619 Glenwood Drive, for work as stenographer and ty_pist was presented and ordered filed. RECREATION M. H. Gerard in charge of County creation under S. E,_FR.A. outlined to the Council a proposed recreation project for this Cit x with S. E. R. A. supplying , approximately 60 workers and the City to pay expense of a full time supervisor. The , matter was considered at some length by Council members and Mr. Gerard. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, to defer action until the next meeting , failed of passage, and a motion by Councilman Maccubbin to endorse the pro ect, was , seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. John Scotland at this time presented a Resolution relating: to recreational provisions for the colored people of the City, which was ordered filed, and Mr. Gerard was directed to consult with the Park Commissioner regarding the project and to give consideration to the request of the colored people in working out the details of same ,land to present the project set-up to this Council at its next meeting for consideration land final action. WATER - HIGH LINE The City Engineer advised the Council that the completion of the "high line" so called, was nowin progress under S. E. R. A. , and recommended that the II j , City order immediate delivery of sufficient pipe (approximately 20,000 feet) and other '; materials necessary to carry out the project as set up under the C. W. A. and S•. E. R. A. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Engineer was pummativixlm approved and he was authorized and II ', directed to make the order under the contract purchase agreement with the Consolidated ' Steel Corporation of Los Angeles, dated May 18, 1934. DEED A deed from Fred Bennigsdorf and wife for right-of-way for pipe line was: presented; accepted and ordered placed of record. REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed: y l Annual report of the President of the Water Conservation Association of �I Riverside, California; Clerk and Health Department for June, 1954; County Health Officer from January to June, 19,34; Smiley Library; City Board of Health and City Clerk for �I 11year ending June 30, 1934. The annual report of the Clerk was ordered published and , 300 copies printed in phamplet form. 77 COMM UN.I_CAT.IQN3S The following communications were presented and ordered filed: Ma_rvland Hotel, Pasadena, extending an invitation to officials attend- ing the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Pasadena in Septem- ber, 1934, to make the hotel their headquarters. I The Mayor of San Dieg9 announcing the inauguration of the "California C : Pacific International Exposition" in San Diego, opening May 29, 1935. j' Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference advising of its annual C ; meeting to be held at Palo Alto, August 7-11, 1934. Local American Legion expressing appreciation of this Council's co-operation in, the Fourth of July Street dance program. A. G. Christopherson, 1607 Washington Street, suggesting several ! improvements for consideration as S. E. R. A. projects . ' HIGHWAY # 99 The question of form of advertisement of buildings to be removed in V Highway 99 improvement was brought up by the Attorney and discussed at some length, ! resulting in a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, ' that the Attorney consult with Mr. Sullivan of the Highway Commission as to form, etc. , of the advertisement and be governed accordingly. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the ' City Engineer was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for laying a sewer line din the Mill Creek Zanja Storm Water Ditch from Eighth Street to Third Street as per plans Lof the Highway Commission in Highway 99 improvement. li CEMETERY IA communication from. the Secretary of Unit No. 106 American Legion .IAuxiliary, relative to markers on graves of deceased veterans in Hillside Cemetery, was ' presented and provoked quite a discussion. It being stated that other patriotic organi- zations would soon be before this Board in person or by letter relative to this matter, ' the communication was tabled for future consideration. OCEAN TO OCEAN HIGHWAY The Clerk presented a communication from the Street Naming Committee 'iof the Association of City Planners of Los .Angeles County, relative to establishing the ' Ijname "Ocean to Ocean Highway" as the official name for the Streets and Highways along the11 !. . route commonly known as the "Ocean to Ocean Highway", and upon motion of Councilman Krumin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the plan was endorsed and ordered filed. FRANCHISE TAX (Southwestern Home Telephone Company) The City Attorney read a letter from E. R. Fisher, Manager of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company, in explanation of the manner in which franchise tax due the City is figured. The Attorney was directed to contact the State Railroad Comm- ission for its approval of the plan used. ii 78 I it 1 EMPLOUEE Councilman Maccubbin again brought up the question of permitting Hli '' employees on aper diem base to accumulate time for vacations, and/or loss of time, and coffered and moved the adoption of the following motion: 1.1 "That employees working on a five day week basis be not paid for 111 more than 260 days in any one year but if they desire to accumu- late not to exceed 10 days they maybe permitted to do so by making arrangements with the department head to work six days a week, such accumulated time to be taken off when it is most 11 convenient to be given, and that any employee required to work III overtime be given time off for the time put in in the following ii month. That any employee required to lose time on account of , sickness be allowed to make up any loss of time." ' The motion was seconded by Councilman Stutt and was lost by the following vote: _es: Councilmen Maccubbin and Stutt. Noes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. 11 ii !i The salary of Thelma Stoddard, Cashier, was fixed' at_$8.5-.Q0_per month dating from July 1, 1934, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer.11 II ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 775., an Ordinance fixingthe rate and levying vying the property, 11 1tax for the fiscal year 1934-35, was introduced by the City Attorney and laid over under" ! the rules. ,;. POLICE L 11 ii Commissioner Krumm stated he was having trouble securing medical services , ,fiat night upon call by the Police Department in accident and emergency cases, the City 1 " Health Officer maintaining it was no part of his duties. Councilman Krumm was requested' I '' to continue his efforts at a satisfactory solution and to report his findings and recom-Eil 'Imendations to this Board. iI LI I II The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 1, 11 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. II g attention, _on mo ion tho m e ing adMourned' I Ito meet at Two o'clock, P. M. , on Wednesday, July 25, 1934. ii J i , Attest: 0-*-1,-, Ce Ctentra y Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 il II I' I. Redlands, California July 25, 1934. 11 Two O 'clock, P. M, �j The Council having adjourned on July 18, 1934, to 2 o'clock, P. M. , this ,date, and no member being present, the City Clerk declared the meeting adjourned until i, ' �,2 O 'clock, P. M. , August 1, 1934, which is the date of the next regular meeting as fixed , II Eby Ordinance. 11 Attest: I, -QE-e--&) (:7 ‘C107---C&.7 III City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 79 ii RedlandsAugust,1Ca, 1934.lifornia 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. CThe minutes of the last regular meeting of July 18, 1934, and the adjourned regular meeting of July 25, 1934, were read and approved. BIDS -- Seve This being the time set for opening bids for the construction of a sewer between Eighth Street and Third Street, under the Mill Creek Zanja, along the south line of Central Avenue, the following_proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: W. R. Atkin $ 2595.60 J. R. Montigel 2554.90 Miracle Company 2654.00 John Grancich 2121. 55 George Gardner & Son 2397.45 Herman A. Teget 2776.00 Councilman Krumm objected to consideration being given to bid of John Grancich, lowest bid, on account of failure to bid on one item of construction, and moved that the award , be made to George Gardner & Son, next lowest bid, subject to approval of the State Highway Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer and unanimously approved: II A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the proposal of Mr. Grancich be rejected on account of irregularities, was duly adopted. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Treasurer, Fire Department and Building Inspector for the month of July, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. The report in duplicate, of G E. Mullen, Chartered Accountant, of the annual audit for the City for the year ending June 30, 1931, was presented and ordered I� filed. APPLICATION The application of the Keystone Drug Company for permission to hang_a small wooden sign underneath the electric sign at their placeof business at 12 East 11 State Street, was presented and ordered filed. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the application was granted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Krumm and Stutt. Noes: Councilman Bruggemeyer and Mayor Fowler. COMMUNICATIONS Communications from Hotel Constance and Hotel Green, Pasadena, each extending an invitation to officials to make the hotel their home while attending the 80 annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities, were presented and ordered 11 filed. A communication from Cyrus White, 601 Orange Street, presented again hist II protest to the auto wrecking yard adjoining his property on the south, was presented and ' ordered filed. After considerable discussion the matter was referred to the Fire Commissioner for investigation as to a probable fire hazard existing. ii A communication from the Chairman of Parade, Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs qj Convention at Pasadena, September 11-14, 1934, requesting this City 's Department to it participate in the parade on the afternoon of September 13, 1934, was presented and I ordered filed. After due consideration, the department was authorized and directed to enter the Mack Truck-Hook & Ladder, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Stutt, with Councilman Bruggemeyer voting "No", on the grounds that it is an unnecessary expense and bad policy to take the equipment away from the City for an entire day. ORDINANCE ir Ordinance No. 776, An Ordinance Fixing the Rate and L veying the Property ' I I' Tax for the Fiscal year 1934-193 , introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. HIGHWAY # 99 The City Attorney presented an agreement in the condemnation proceeding 'I entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San Bernardino County, California, said proceeding being known commonly as the Central Avenue widening and extension, which agreement concerned the purchase by the City of the improvements on the portion of Parcel No. 11 in said action which are to be taken in said condemnation 11 proceeding, with the statement that the sale and purchase price stipulated in said agreement were satisfactory to the owner, to the Division of Highways of the State of 1 California and is in keepijg with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands.' It appeared that the agreed purchase price of said improvements is the sum of $1400.00 net to the property owner, said sum to be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which the State of California has agreed to advance for the purpose of clearing the right of way j of Project No. 1 as set forth in agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of 11 California which was executed by the City on March 21, 1934, and by the State on March rl 30, 1934. The contract was read to the Council and on motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, it was resolved to author) ize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on H behalf of the City of Redlands and that the City of Redlands, second party to said agreement, be bound by each and every .provision therein contained, thereby agreeing to r purchase and to pay for said improvements on said parcel No. 11 for the said sum of 0 81 $1400.00 on the term and under the conditions as set forth in said agreement. I ' II' The Clerk presented the written protest of Christine and Beatrice Lindenberg to plans for l_ayig the sewer in Mill Creek Zanja, under their property , described as certain portions of Lots 12, 13 & 14, Block 7, Town Plat. The City Engineer advised the Council that present plans for the sewer_did not_t uci the. Lindenberg_pro erty, and the protest was ordered filed with Highway # 99 proceedings. ceD The Clerk also presented written consent of Fred Schmechel, S. F. Locker, 2.J Estate of I. Albert, Paul Lnibinsky and Mr. Lombardi for laying of a sewer under Mill Creek Zanja through their property, which was ordered filed in Highway # 99 proceedings., RESOLUTION Upon request of Board of Trustees of Smiley Library and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the following Resolution was duly adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that W. L. Fowler is hereby empowered to sign and file on behalf of the City of Redlands an application to the State Emergency Relief Administration for a project to be known as "Renovation of the A. K. Smiley Library, Redlands, with full authority to accept and agree to, on behalf of City of Redlands the conditions as set forth in the application. WATER DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin, the Water Department was authorized to exchange an old Dodge car for a new one, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. (See bottom page 82) CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously Hadopted, the interest on the investment_pf Cemetary_Endowm_en_t_Funds was_oxd_ered_ka t_in_ the Endowment Fund, a question having been raised as to whether it should not go into the ', Cemetery Department of the General Fund. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS II ' Councilman Krumm brought up the question of boulevard stops at State and Texas Streets. The Mayor and other members of the Council expressed the opinion that the Ordinance regulating traffic on City streets needed some changes and the Police Commiss ioner and Chief and City Attorney were directed to make a survey of the situation and report their findings and recommendations to this Board. TELEPHONE RATES Councilman Krumm protested telephone rates charged in the City as high,; it and discriminatory and suggested steps be taken to place the matter before the State Commission. The City Attorney stated that the expense involved would be quite heavy, h and other Councilmen questioned the advisability of the step at this time, so no action was taken. EMPLOYEES -- Gasoline The matter of the City supplying free gasoline to employees using their own cars in City work was considered at some length, and after several recommendations and motions with no second, the Council adopted a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by 82 Councilman Bruggemeyer that Geo. Ward, Park Department, be supplied with not exceeding , 5 gallon per week; Police Chief Thomas with not exceeding 2O g ons per month; and ' IIIT ;James Scott, Sanitary Inspector, as provided in the budget. I m BOARD OF HEALTH h ' E. B. Godfrey, County Health Officer, submitted a written report of the r Iplan of organization of the local department and duties of the several individual members, 11 viz: Dr. Frank H. Folkins, Health Officer, - salary $80 per month payable by the h , County; Dr. W. E. Phelps, City Veterinarian and Milk Inspector, - salary $75 per H month payable by this City; James Scott, Sanitary Inspector, - salary $80 per month payable by this City.Il IIIThe report was ordered filed. 6 MISCELLANEOUS I) The use of one of the Park Department_au_t9s was .gr_anted, subject to the 1III ,+ Mayor's approval, to the local American Legion for use in advertising the "Orange Empire" iiatthe annual Legion meeting in San Francisco, August 11-15, 1934. N. L. Levering addressed the Council in a spirit of good feeling, occasioned, he said, by the arrival of another granddaughter, and presented the Council i 11 with two boxes of chocolates. A hearty vote of appreciation was accorded Mr. Levering, , with best wishes for the new arrival. (See bottom page 82) I Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee!'. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned'. 1 Attest: 00 ity Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - r, iI H I, Redlands, California 1, , August 15, 1934. it 'i Two O 'clock, P. M. P A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, ( held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Maccubbin, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. 1I !' The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and the following iI ,'_ li icorrections were ordered: Strike out in the N. L. Levering_paragraph, the words, "arrival 'hof another" on pie 82, line 19, and insert the words "birth of his first"; strike out in II 8J hthe paragraph under the Water Department, page 81, line 21, the words "exchange an old Dodge car for a new one" and insert the words "purchase a new pick-up car" . The minutes were then approved as corrected. SERA Mr. Cole of the SERA addressed the Council relative to a City Recreation- al project, heretofore considered with Mr. Gerard, who has been transferred to another c‘"D district. After due consideration, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by , Councilman Stutt, the Council endorsed the program subject to approval of the Park. Commissioner and due consideration being given to the needs of the Mexican and Colored population. Announcement was made of a concert entertainment at the bowl this evening, ! ..I2y the SERA band and entertainers. A request was made for $5 or 610 appropriation for rental of a megaphone for the evening. Council members objected to such an appropriation, hbut upon suggestion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, each Council member contributed $1.00 for, similar to Olvera Street, Los Angeles, I' such purpose. The matter of a carnival and fiesta street4at the Asistencia on Brookside Avenue was referred to a committee of three--Councilmen Stutt and Maccubbin and Park Foreman Ferguson. A four-months City health project under SERA was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same for 'and on behalf of the City. The Clerk presented a letter from L. G. Torkelson and A. Christopherson, representing the local Workers Relief Association, suggesting five improvements deemed worthy of Council and SERA consideration, viz: 1. A swimming pool and a place for card tables and a horseshoe park for the Spanish people of Redlands to be located somewhere north of Colton Avenue or maybe by the Zanja near Texas Street; also one for the colored people of Redlands. 2. A tunnel under Beacon Street, either on Citrus or State Street. 3. A fish pond kept stocked with fish for the children of Redlands so they can go fishing here in Redlands . 4. The people in Mentone are very anxious for a Recreational Park and plunge there, a man there has offered some land free for this, 1' everyone we talked to there is in favor of it. 5 . A storm drain on San Bernardino Avenue from Church Street west to Alabama Street, on the south side of the Street car tracks and a wider turn at Orange Street and San Bernardino Avenue so autos coming from the west will not have to go onto the tracks in turn- ' ing to the south. After due consideration it was determined that No. 1 is provided for in the Recreational project; that No. 2, be taken up with the School Board on a 50/50 basis cost; that No. 3 ' is not favored at this time; that No. 4 is outside the City, hence a County matter; that No. 5 is looked upon with favor, but lack of City funds makes it necessary to give it b further consideration before taking action. The communication was ordered filed. ' Proposed SERA projects relating to tree trimming and surgery and the cleaning of Storm Water Ditches were approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same for and on behalf of the City. I, 84 HIGHWAY # 99 The Clerk presented contract and bond of Geo Gardner & Sons for Central ' Avenue sewer in the Highway 99 proceedings, which were accepted and ordered filed in said proceedings. The Clerk presented bids received by him on sale of the improvements at the southwest corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue. (commonly known as the !Mangano property) as follows, publicly opened and declared: i it W. E. Farnsworth, et al -- $20 for the improvements, buildings to be taken away as per advertisement of July 26, 1934. l E. M. & Hugh Montgomery -- $200 for the brick building . ' Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded byCouncilman Stutt, the bid of Montgomery wase, P -� Y rejected as irregular in that he proposed a 60 day removal, and the advertisement called,!! ;for 30 days. The award was then made to Farnsworth, et al, with a proviso for $5 penalty 'aper day in excess of 30 not occasioned by causes over which they have no control, and a it further proviso that they leave the wall between this and adjoining_property intact, and,! , the City Attorney was directed to prepare a contract accordingly. N ° The Clerk presented a notice from the Bank of America advising the Citiir of its claim under a trust deed in the amount of $1500 against Lot 2, Blk 19, Town Plat, !, affected by Highway # 99 improvement and claiming the full amount of award. The notice II was ordered filed with the City Treasurer. ;i REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk and Health Department for the month of July; jl E. H. Spoor, Secretary of the July 27 Corona meeting of the Citrus Belt Division of the , League of California Municipalities, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Maccubbin made verbal report of the purchase of a Ford pick- ! up auto at a price of $640.00 for use of the Water -Department. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, the same was approved. Councilman Krumm reported the purchase of a Gill battery and his plan for having two police department g _greased at a rate of $5 each per year. COMMUNICATIONS I' The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From County Emergency Relief Administration advising of the approval of the local sewing project, with Mrs. Innes Shaw supervising; From California Highway Commission acknowledging receipt of copy of N this City 's resolution adopted July 5, 1934, endorsing the proposed extension of West Colton Avenue directly through Colton. APPLICATION !� The application of the Valley Liquor Store for permission to hang a N flgn at 755 Orange Street, was granted with the proviso that the sign be kept painted h ;and in good and safe condition, under supervision of the Building Insp.ee ,or, upon motion' of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. 85 PETITION Petition No. /117, Federal Labor Union No. 19060, for use of 45 opera chairs owned by the City and now at the SERA, 615 Orange Street, to be used at the Union's Social Hall, 620 Orange Street, was presented and £ranted, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. DANCE � I C.`'J Councilman Maccubbin presented a request for chane from West State Street to East State Street for the Street Dance on the evening of August 28th. . Upon motion set of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the request was granted. BIDS Incandescent lamps Per the request of the City Engineer, the following dealers submitted proposals for supplying the City with incandescent. lamps, which were publicly opened and declared: Heim' s Hardware Orange Street Electric Shop Redlands Electric Company The Southwest Electrical Company Nash Electrical Company E. M. Cope Commercial Company Bell-Grassle hardware Company After due consideration and discussion, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Com- ,' oilman Stutt, that the contract go to the Southwest ElectricaECcmpany, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, with Councilman Bruggemeyer not voting. DRINKING FOUNTAIN-City Hall Councilman Krumm called attention of the Board to the unsanitary public drinking fountain at the City Hall, and requested permission to try the use of paper cups _and a faucet. The suggestion met with the approval of the Board and the Engineer was directed to make the necessary change at the fountain. FIRE HALL The question of building a shed at the rear of the fire hall or alterations and repairs to rear end and doors of the station to permit the trucks to enter and leave . on Fifth Street was referred to the Fire Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. AUTO TIRES The Engineer was authorized and directed to secure proposals for supping the City cars with tires. SEWER LAND The Engineer advised the Board that he had been asked if the City would rent sewer farm land. He was directed to advertise forproposals for lease of land andl use of water, upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. HOUSE NUMBERING The need of a uniform system of house numbering was brought up by Council- 86 man Bruggemeyer occasioned by complaint of the Fire Chief, et al. The Clerk suggested , that the present system was one in, general use in California Cities, and the confusion 11 ( was caused bythe failure ofl property owners to comply with itS requirements. The matter was considered at some length with no action at this time_, EMPLOYEES ii The question of deduction for loss of time by monthly salary employees,! ' not working Saturday afternoons was considered at the request of Councilman Maccubbin, and was determined that deduction in future be made upon a 24 day month base. Mayor Fowler announced that he was compelled to leave the Council I1 11 Chamber at this time and called Councilman Stutt to the chair. _Treasurer Tripp reported the receipt of a State Highway warrant in 11 : the sum of J2057.00 for pyment for improvements on Parcel # 12 under Highway #99 ' proceedings, approved July 5, 1934. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance ' Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ' Attest: y Clerk uayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands California September 5, 193L ' Two O 'Clock, P.M. 11 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler,,i together with the City Clerk, Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 11 1 The Mayor then stated that the Council was ready to hear any one present , who had anything to offer for consideration, and Henry Wilson addressed the Council re- 11 Ilative to installation and maintenance of markers and standards upon veterans ' graves at the Cemetery, and presented copies of resolutions adopted by the several local veter- ans ' organizations, as follows:. WHEREAS: It has been brought to the attention of the members and representa- tives of the various Patriotic and Ex-Service men' s and women' s or- !' ganizations of Redlands, that the veterans' markers on the graves of the deceased members of these organizations have not been kept in their proper position at the graves, and HWHEREAS: Those organizations believe that the proper care and attention has not been given the graves of our deceased comrades by the management of the Hillside Cemetery Association, and Ali 87 WHEREAS: It is possible to arrange a method or system whereby these veterans ' markers can be properly maintained at all times by use of iron sock- ets, and WHEREAS: There is now a restricted area in which headstones must be flush with the ground, the veterans' markers may be embedded in cement with socket provided for our country 's flag to be placed on special occasions, and WHEREAS: This courtesy is due these departed veterans as a mark of respect and memory; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we, the members and representatives of Qthe Patriotic and Ex-Service men's and women's organizations, do hereby respectfully request that the City of Redlands do comply with the aforesaid request, and be it further resolved that provisions be made by the City for proper installation and maintenance and that the markers be in place at all times except for temporary removal during care of grounds. " After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Coun Gilman Maccubbin, the request was granted, the sockets to be flush with the ground, ;standards to be kept in place at all times, and at city expense. The City Attorney was !directed to prepare the necessary changes in the rules and regulations governing the cemetery and present same to this board for approval . HIGHWAY # 99 Leonard Leest operating a Barber Shop at 16 East Central Avenue sought the !,attitude of the Council relative to moving expenses of business places caused by the !Highway improvement, stating that he had been lead to believe there would be no expense ion his part for moving . The matter was discussed at some length, and after several mo- o Itions and a reconsideration, a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the street commissioner procure bids for moving all business places having 'no lease on or before September 19, and report his action to the next meeting of the ,Council, was duly adopted, the moving expense to be charged against Highway 99 Fund. The City Attorney presented several agreements in the condemnation pro- ceeding as follows : 1. Contract of Bessie S. Albert and Florence Albert, executors of the last will and testament of Isaac Albert, deceased, for the purchase of the improve- " ments on parcel No . 26, for the sum of $6,000.00 . 2. Contract with Emma Jones Spence, for the purchase of the improve- ments on parcel No . 25, for the sum of $1,950.00. 3. Contract with Louis Rabenstein and Ethel L. Rabenstein, for the pur- chase of the improvements on parcel No. 23, for the sum of $1, 796 .00. 4. Contract with Margaret Herrmann, Homer Schreiber and E. J. Under- wood, for the purchase of the improvements on parcel No. 22, for the sum of $956.00. I,1 5. Contract with T. A. N.well, for the purchase of the improvements on parcel No. 4, for the sum of $527.45. 6 . Also a contract with Maurice Clapp and Bernada E. Clapp, for the re- moval of the improvements on parcel No. 37, such work of removal to be performed and completed, for the sum of $630.00. The attorney_ further reported that the purchase and contract 'prices for the improvements and work above specified met with the aagproval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and each of the sums are in keeping with the es- timate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the sums specified are to be paid from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contracts were explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman ii L ,. 88 ' Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, em- power and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf : of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second ; party to said agreements, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. The Clerk presented a contract-bill of sale of parcel No . 28, S. W. corner:i Orange St. and Central Ave. under Highway 99 improvement which was ordered filed in the Fpreceedings. JAIL G. S. Biggin, owner of property affected by Highway 99 improvement, again I requested the Council's attitude relative to sale of jail site contingent to and part ofl the original property now held by Biggin. After due consideration and discussion and ; upon motion,duly seconded and carried, the Mayor was authorized to appoint a committee jl of three to consider the sale of the old jail and site, and the location for a pew iail, ; ! and to report their findings and recommendations to this board at the next regular meet-' ing . The Mayor named Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Maccubbin as said committee. ' REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of August, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ail The following report of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on September 4, 1934, was presented and ordered filed: 6 r A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Redlands was held at the City Hall at 7: 30 o 'clock P.M. on September 4, 193L, in pursuance of written notice delivered to each member. Present: President Moore, Members Sweeney, Sexton, Fowler, Collett and Ford. Absent: Hartzell, Hinckley and Williamson. II In the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Isaac Ford was appointed See- retary Pro Tem. On motions duly made, seconded and carried, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the petitions of E. Salader, for re- moval of Commercial Date Palm on Garden Street, and of Joe Rivera for re- it moval of Blackwood tree on Grant Street, be granted, and that the petitions of Frank Gardner for removal of Eucalyptus on West side of Sylvan Boulevard, and of John Molino for removal of Pepper tree on East line of Calhoun Street be denied. Dr. Sweeney moved that a committee of three, including in such commit- tee City Engineer Hinckley, be appointed by the Chair to make a detailed in- vestigation of the street trees of the city and report to this Commission with recommendations for uniformity of planting in block and in district. The motion was duly seconded and carried. Thereupon, the Chair appointed as members of such committee City Engineer Hinckley, W. C. Collett and Isaac Ford. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommen' li Ildations of the Commission were approved and so ordered. APPLICATIONS The application of Mack Wisman for permission to keep a horse at 128 Bea- Il , con Street was presented and granted per recommendation of the Secretary of the Board of , Health and Sanitary Inspector. 'I 89 The application of the Palace Cafe for permission to hang an electric I ' sign at 212 Orange Street was granted, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, as per design filed and approved by the Building Inspector. The application of the Redlands Community Hospital for permission to dispose of its garbage to a person other than the City Garbage Collector was denied, as no charge is now being made to the Hospital for removal of garbage. DEED A deed from E. T. Forthun and wife for .12 acres, more or less, a por- tion of the north half of Block 29, Barton Rancho, for storm water ditch, was present- ' ed, accepted and ordered placed of record. FIRE DEPARTMENT Written consent of Max Sidler for permission for the City to support a temporary shed roof over the alley at rear of Fire Hall upon the top of the brick wall ' 11 • of his building located on Fifth Street adjoining the said alley, was presented and ordered filed. SERA A written request for eighteen (18) pieces of one inch by twelve inch by one foot lumber and twenty-five cents worth of nails for shelving needed in the dis- tribution of garments made by the women in the local sewing_project, was presented by the Clerk. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the request was granted and ordered filed. Councilman Maccubbin presented the request of the local SERA office for ' a table or counter for use at the headquarters. Members of the board expressed the opinion that a sufficient number of counters or tables or material for same was avail- able without further outlay, and no action was taken. 1 , The Engineer was directed to prepare and the Mayor authorized to sign Ii applications for miscellaneous street work as SERA projects upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. COMMUNICATIONS A communication signed by R. L. Moss and A. G. Christopherson, Redlands project committee of unemployed relating to curbs and gutters for Alessandro Road from Crescent Avenue South, was presented and ordered filed, the Engineer and Street Commis- sioner stating that County Supervisor Porch had plans for such improvements. A copy of a letter addressed to Brooke Sawyer, President Redlands Insur- ance Dealers Association, from Field Secretary McStay of the Auto Club of Southern Cali- fornia, presaging a controversy over the policy of the Auto Club supplying street signs carrying its advertisement, was presented and ordered filed. PETITIONS Petition No. 4118, signed by Gowland Bros. for change in the type of globe on ornamental light posts on East State Street between Orange and Fifth Streets, was presented. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Coun 90 cilman Stutt, that the petition be tabled was unanimously adopted. Petition No. 4119, signed by Joseph Mangano, for the city to cover the I storm water ditch west of Center Street and south of Brookside Avenue to enable him to build a house over it, was presented and after consideration was referred to the Engi- is I, neer and Attorney for investigation and report to this board at its next regular meeting . TRANSFER FUND Upon report of the Clerk that Highway 99 Funds were exhausted, a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the Treasurer transfer from', the Street Improvement Fund the sum of SS5 ,000.00 to the said Highway 99 Fund, was unani4 mously adopted and so ordered. 51CITY ORANGES I I Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm, it was ordered that the orangas from* the City groves be marketed alternately through the several local packing houses. STREET SIGNS , A reflector type of street sign was ordered placed at the intersection ofl Beacon Street and Roosevelt Road, under supervision of Police Commissioner. BIDS , Auto Fleet Insurance This being the date set for opening of bids for public liability and prop+ erty damage insurance of the City fleet of cars, the following companies submitted pro-J posals which were publicly opened and declared: General Insurance Company of America, John T. Collins, Agent. Dike & Company_, Paul A. Dorn, Mgr. Insurance Dept. : !, Indemnity Insurance Company of North America, American Automobile Insurance Company, Commercial Casualty Insurance Company, and Commercial Casualty & Lloyds of London. Pacific Indemnity Company_, Dexter and Sawyer., Inc . After due consideration and discussion, Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded ) 11. by Councilman Maccubbin, moved that the award be made to the General Insurance Comoanv H of America, John Collins, local agent, as the lowest for safety, at $1,012.67. The Mayor requested a roll call which resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Maccubbin and Krumm. Noes: Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler. II All other proposals were rejected and ordered filed. II AUTO TIRES Proposals from the following dealers for supplying the city cars with tires were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Redlands Oil Company, r� W. L. Thornquest, Geo. G. Hammes, General Petroleum Corporation of California, R. M. Speas, S.S. Manager, ( Gowland' s Super Service. It appearing that the bids were practically uniform, except the bid of II Geo. G. Hayes (for McClaren tires) , whose eligibility as a bidder was questioned by Councilman Krumm on account of not paying his local business license, Councilman Brug- !i 91 1gemeyer moved that the matter be referred to the Mayor to determine if a contract shall be entered into or purchase be made in the open market, seconded by Councilman viaccubbin, Wand adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Maccubbin. Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. The Mayor voted Aye, and stated he would report his actions to the next regular meeting of the Board. MISCELLANEOUS CO Councilman Krumm won the praise and appreciation of the Council and the official family by a liberal supply of his excellent orange juice. BILLS AND SALARIES paid Ordered/as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, motion made and meeting adjourned. Attest: i: Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i; • it Redlands, California, Eeptember 19, 1934, Two O 'clock P. M. '1 II A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, held at Tithe regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Stutt, Mayor kIFowler, City Clerk, Attorney, Engineer and Treasurer. Absent : None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Mr. Leonard Leest again brought up the question of the City bearing the lexpan.se of moving and setting up at new location the tenants (without lease) on Central Avenue under Highway 99 proceeding . The matter was discussed with Mr. Leest, John Scotland and Mr. Harvey, tenants, at great length, Councilman Krumm contending that the ' City had no legal right to expend tax money for such purposes . A motion by Councilman ,Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the City move and set up tenants (without lease) and pay the expense out of the Street Improvement Fund was duly , adopted with Councilman Krumm voting "no" . The City Treasurer expressed the opinion , that such an expenditure was not a legal charge against the Street Improvement Fund. The City Attorney being appealed to, stated that he thought it was a proper charge and within the powers of the Board to so order. Later during the session, Councilman Krumm again brought up the legality of payments for such purposes and Councilman Bruggemeyer ',moved a reconsideration of the motion, seconded by Councilman Krumm, and unanimously adopted. After reconsideration, Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman 92 Maccubbin, moved that the said tenants be moved and set up in their new location and they expense for same be paid from aighway 99 Fund . The motion was duly adopted with '' Councilman Krumm voting ""non . The Treasurer stated that he questioned the right of the it Board to make this a charge upon said fund inasmuch as this fund was primarily created by the transfer of funds from the Street Improvement Fund and that he could not see his , way clear for the approval of a warrant so drawn. The Engineer was authorizedjand directed to procure proposals for the moving and setting up of said tenants and report II , his acts to this Board at an adjourned session to be held September 22, 19,4, at ten o 'clock A. M. Jack Evans, vice-chairman of the Workers' Relief association, entered a verbal complaint against the Miracle Company, contractors on the M.C.Z. storm water ditch, for the employment of out-of-town labor . A motion by Councilman Krumm, H seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the mayor appoint a committee to investigate the complaint made by Mr. Evans and report their findings to this Council at an adjourned ' session to be held at ten o 'clock A. M. , September 22, 1934, was adopted, and the Mayor named Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Maccubbin and Krumm. TRAFFIC -- UNDERPASS The question of construction of an underpass for pedestrians as an SERA project was discussed at some length after which a motion by Councilman ppBrugge- I ' meyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the sum' of 11000.0Q be appropriated for I; such construction, was defeated by the following vote: jl Ayos: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Maccubbin Noes : Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and mayor Fowler those voting against the appropriation stating that they felt that the location of such underpass should be determined before making an aparopriation. On motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer and duly adopted, that the Mayor appoint a committee to consider and make recommendation to this Council as to the best location ' for such underpass for serving the greatest number of pedestrians, the Mayor named II Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Maccubbin and Krumm. SERA The Engineer was authorized to prepare an application for painting street names and house numbers on the curbs, as an SERA project. Councilman Krumm sought information as to what had become of the fifteen traffic officers which were to be placed at the pity' s service under the SERA program. No one present could answer the query, and Councilman Krumm stated that he wished to go on record as being generally opposed to the expenditure of any City funds III under SERA programs, considering it a waste of public funds. 1j Upon request of Mrs. Shaw, in charge of the local sewing project, Councilman Maccubbin was authorized to rent six additional sewing machines, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. 93 HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney presented an agreement in the condemnation proceedings as follows: Contrart with Rebecca C. Truesdell for the purchase of the improvements on Parcel No. 24 for the sum of $2220.00, and on Parcel No. 27 for the sum of $5645 .10. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the Cn improvements above specified met with theaouroval of the Division of Highways of the 1.0 State of California and each of the sums are in keeping with the estimate of cost C prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the sums speci- fied are to be paid from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of ( California. The contracts were explained to the Council, and on motion of Council- , man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. In connection with the above, the Attorney asked the City Council to help himysettle a controversy between Mrs . Truesdell and her leaseholder, stating that he knew of nothing the Council could do in the matter. He was advised to notify ', Mrs. Truesdell that the Council would take no action in the controversy between her and her tenant, that it was a matter for their own determination. The following proposals for the purchase of houses advertised for sale under Highway 99 proceedings were submitted, publicly opened and declared: House at 402 East Central Avenue: Parcel # 12 Name of Bidder Amount bid Adelbert Holt $ 61.00 T. R. Moss 25 . 55 S. M. Hoyt Lumber Co. 33 .75 G. H. Johnson 16 .00 Geo . W. Jenkins 11. 25 Carl E. Miller 40.00 H. A. Plumlee 10.25 House at 408 East Central Avenue: Parcel # 11 H. A. Plumlee $ 27. 50 Geo. W. Jenkins 50. 50 G. H. Johnson 41.00 Bell B . Hager 15 .00 S. M. Hoyt Lumber Co. 36 . 50 Geo. Gardner 76.00 Fred Farrow 15.00 Cash & Williams 52.00 ' House at 120 Eighth Street: Parcel ' 12 Carl E. Miller $ 40.00 Adelbert Holt 77.00 C. R. Craig 25 .00 Clarence Hager 30.00 Mrs. Neva White 40.00 S. M. Hoyt Lumber Co. 27.75 Bell B. Hager 51 .00 G. H. Johnson 24.00 Geo. W. Jenkins 13.25 H. A. Plumlee 11. 25 Q4 Name of Bidder Amount Bid I P. B. Bliss on house at 408 E. Central $ 65.00 P. B. Bliss on all three houses 105.00 Moore & Baird, Ltd. on all three houses 45.00 On motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the bid of I1 George Gardner for the building at /h08 East Central Avenue and the bids of Adelbert Holel for the buildings at 402 East Central Avenue and 120 Eighth Street were accepted as theill ; highest and the award made accordingly, with Councilman Bruggemeyer voting "no" . John Elkins sought information as to whether the building at Fifth and 11 Central could be purchased at private sale. The Attorney advised him that it could not , ' be done, that all buildings were subject to public sale upon sealed proposals. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the demand on the State Highway Commission for the sum of $147.00 for moving Judd' s restaurant (leased) was approved, subject to approval of the Highway Commission, on motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk and the Board of Health for the month of 11 August , 1934, and of E. H. Spoor, relating to gasoline allocation, were presented and ordered filed. Petition of Joe Mangano for the City to cover a portion of SWD west of 111 Center Street and south of Brookside Avenue was denied upon recommendation of the City i� Attorney and Engineer. Report of Councilman Krumm, chairman of the committee on the sale of they jail and site and selection of location for new jail, recommended that a new jail be , , built in the rear of the city hall building and that the Engineer prepare plans of same for submission to and approval of the State department, and it was so ordered. 111 COMMUNICATIONS The following communication were presented and ordered filed: California Municipal Utilities Association; League of California Municipalities; and a list of 1 women employed on local SERA women' s sewing project . APPLICATIONS The application of Betty Barr for permission to hang a sign over the II sidewalk at 309 East State Street, and the ,application of Mrs. Grace G. Scott to hang 11 a sign over the sidewalk at 19 North Fifth Street, were presented and granted under the supervision of the Building Inspector and ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. The request of Madam Fourbon for permission to operate a gasoline Igo-cart on the sidewalk was denied on the recommendation of the Police Commissioner as 1' being hazardous to pedestrians. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Farnsworth, wrecking the building at the southwest corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue, requested and was granted an extension of twenty it 4ys for completion of the job. 95 A change in the X1.00 minimum fee for work under the electrical ordinance 1 I was discussed without action. Councilman Krumm of the Finance Committee, censured the policy of the Library Board in allowing employees vacations on full pay while other city employees were not so favored, stating that he understood the librarian had three weeks' vacation on pay. Other Council members expressed their opinion that this was a matter that should be considered at the time of making the next appropriation and it was so ordered. r;" The question of amount to be paid by the Community Hospi al to the garbage collector for handling of garbage and rubbish was referred to Councilman Krumm for investigation and recommendation. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned until ten o 'clock A. M. , September 22, 1934. "121Attest : // • mr Ci y ' erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands California, , p , September 22, 1934, Ten O 'clock A. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, held at the regular place of meeting . Present : Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Stutt, Mayor Fowler, City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer. The Mayor called for a report of the committee ttee appointed at the last regular meeting to investigate a complaint made by Jack Evans that the Miracle Company, . contractors for the MCZ storm water ditch, was employing out-of-town labor contrary to its agreement to employ local labor. Louncilman Bruggemeyer, chairman of the committee,,. verbally reported that the committee, after investigation, reached the unanimous conclusion that there was nothing to sustain the complaint of Mr. Evans and that no , just cause for further investigation existed; that of the 66 or 68 men employed on the work, only 11 were from outside the city, practically all of whom were skilled men not available from the local list. A list of employees was submitted and ordered f 4filed. Mr. Evans was present and still insisted that local labor is not being given a fair break. itThe construction of an underpass for pedestrians at Citrus and Beacon, ii 96 ii Church and State, Lincoln School on West Colton Avenue, was discussed at some length with no definite action taken pending further consideration with the school board as to Il ' ' funds and the Council as to location of the underpass . TRAFFIC HAZARD J'; Attention of the Council was called to the traffic hazard on Cajon Street) on Tuesday evenings, created by numbers of persons and autos in the Street in front of J the Theatre building awaiting "Bank night" drawings. After due consideration, upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to request and urge Mr. Penn of the local theatre to discontinue the practice of announcing, outside the building, the number drawn--and announce the same inside the building only and thus assist in removal of the extra traffic hazard created by announcing the number outside. PETITION -- TREE i' Tree petition No. 851, George Gardner, Sr. , for removal of a pepperI/ tree at 447 East Cypress Avenue was presented and granted upon recommendation of E. A. Moore, president of the Planning Commission. HIGHWAY 99 Councilman Maccubbin moved a reconsideration of that portion of the it order adopted at the regular meeting of September 19, 1934, making the moving and setting up expense of Central Avenue tenants (without lease) payable out of the ' Highway 99 fund. Seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer and duly adopted with Councilman Krumm not voting . Councilman Bruggemeyer then moved that such expense be made payable out of the general fund (street department) . Seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and dulyr adopted with Councilman Krumm voting "no" and protesting the legality of expenditures of tax money for such purposes . The City Attorney presented an agreement in the condemnation proceedings as follows: Contract with S. F. Locker for the purchase of the improvements on I, Parcel No. 14 for the sum of $450.00. I _ 11 The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract_price for the jl improvements above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highway of the State of California and is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of ', Redlands, and stated -further that the sum specified is to be paid from the State I cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement tj between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the wog and City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on behalf ' of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second H party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. 97 BIDS II The following proposals were submitted for the moving of tenants (without lease) on Central Avenue under Laghway 99 proceedings: City Transfer Company moving Harvey blacksmith shop - $65.00 Barbershop 37. 50 Tailor shop 20.00 Shoe repair shop 22. 50 Key repair shop 18. 50 rm Knudsen Truck & Warehouse Co. moving Blacksmith shop -$75 .00 rn. Barber shop 10. 50 Tailor shop 8.00 Shoe repair shop 10.90 Key shop 7.50 and household goods of Harry Hines 12.6.0 A. J. Happe Transfer Co . moving Blacksmith shop $97.00 Barber shop 24. 50 Tailor shop 12.00 Shoe shop 12 . 50 Key shop 9 . 50 tailor, shoe and key shops Proposal of Knudsen Truck & Warehouse Co. for barber / was accepted on motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer,with Councilman Krumm voting "no" . A motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the proposal of the City Transfer be accepted for moving A. Harvey, blacksmith, was lost by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin and Stutt Noes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler, the members voting "no" expressing themselves as opposed to Harvey 's attitude in demanding an expensive set-up in a new location and also the fact that he is delinquent in business license payment in the sum of approximately $30.00. The following bids for electrical work in connection with the above P were opened and ordered filed: E. P. Snyder H. D. Wilms J. Mendelsohn Nash Electrical Co. Bids for plumbing work connected with the above were submitted by the following plumbers and ordered filed without opening : Floyd Gaugh B. B. Ferryman Garrett Spoor H. J. Fischer and the Council directed the Attorney. to advise the tenants above mentioned, except Mr. Harvey, that the city was ready to move them only as per the above proposals, leaving the question of payment of all other exoense to be determined by this Board at , a later date. Bids submitted by Mr. Ott for sign painting were ordered filed, P. without consideration. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 98 Redlands, California October 3, 1934 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent : None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of September 19, 1934 and the adjourned regular meeting of September 22, 1934, were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS rl H. H. Ford, addressed the Council in application for a permit to build a! filling station at the northeast corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue, and li introduceda representative of the Standard Stations, Inc. , who presented to the Council, plans for same, stating that the plans had been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission, Fire Chief and Building Inspector. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the request was granted, subject to the approval of the Planning Commission, Fire Chief, Building Inspector and Architectural Board of Review. BILLS OF SALE The Clerk presented bills of sale of improvements at LOB East Central ii Avenue to George Gardner & Sons; and improvements at 402 East Central Avenue and 120 !i ' Eighth Street to Adelbert Holt as per bids and award at the regular meeting of this Council, September 19, 1934, which were ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector ,, for the month of September, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krum reported that a satisfactory adjustment had been made f of the controversy between the Community Hospital and the Garbage Collector, as follows: the garbage to be removed by the Collector without cost to the Hospital, and the rubbish to be disposed of by the Hospital. APPLICATIONS ' I The application of Albert Prisbrey, 103 South Buena Vista Street, for a position on the Police force, was presented and ordered filed. SERA A written request from H. P. Thoreson, Director County Emergency Relief l Administration, for additional equipment for the local office at 615 Orange Street, was ; presented and ordered filed. A motion of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Stuttc that the Mayor appoint a committee of two to serve with the Mayor and with power to act 'If in the matter was duly adopted. The Mayor named Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Krumm. Councilman Krumm protested further expenditure of City funds for such purposes. Upon recommendation of the Engineer and motion of Councilman Bruggemeyen`', it 99 seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute for the City a SERA project for cleaning curbs, gutters, etc. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. , Los Angeles, inclosing a demand for $2.50 to cover bank charges for cashing a City warrant in payment for pipe purchased from the Corporation,. was presented and ordered filed for future consideration, this being the first case of such charge being made. Cr) D.0 E. H, Spoor, former Councilman, addressed the Board relative to publication Q of the delinquent tax list and filed with the City his written conclusion that the City 'has the right to post said list and thereby save a $1000.00 or so to the tax payers of the City. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, a unanimous vote of appreciation was accorded the former Councilman for his untiring labors during ; his official term and for his continued lively interest in civic affairs. H POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Commissioner Kruimn reported the injury of Patrolman Spaulding in the discharge of his duties in making an arrest. The question of salary payment during his ' absence was considered without action. The City carries State Compensation Insurance on 'all employees and it was deemed best to await action by the Compensation Fund. CITY HALL Councilman Krumrn suggested the Board consider the installation of a furnace heating system in the City Hall as a means of saving on the cost of heating. No action was taken pending investigation and report by the Commissioner of Buildings. it HIGHWAY # 99 11 The City Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation 'proceeding entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. , Albert, et al, Defendants", action No . 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San LIBernardino County, California, with A. M. Nicholson for the purchase of the improvements �'on Parcel No. 7 for the sum of $965 .00. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the improve- ments above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amount so- _f_ -d ' • • - •aid from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of Calif ornia. The Contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. 100 Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the demand on the State Ili Highway Commission for the sumsof $175.15 for moving Morris Drug Store and $20.40 for and for moving Star Barber Shop,222 Orange St. , ($155 .00) , moving Simpsonts Restaurantjwas approved, subject to approval of the Highway Commissions, on motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. The Clerk presented the demand of Knudsen Truck and Warehouse Company in the sum of $28.90 for the following services: shop barber s op L en Leest) $ 10. 50 shoe shop E. L. Waring) 10.90 key shop Lee La Fleur) 7. 50 with the explanation that Finance Commissioner Krumm had declined to approve same for payment. The services having been rendered per action of this Council upon bids submitted at the last meeting (September e22, 1934) , a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the demand be paid out of the Street Department of the General Fund, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, Councilman Krumm being absent at this time. FRANCHISE TAX ITelephone Company) Attorney Hartzell reported that he is advised 'by the State Railroad Commission that the manner in which franchise taxes are figured, is a question for I settlement by the City and the Comm. The Attorney was directed to file a demand with the Telephone Company insisting upon payment of the last year franchise tax computed on , the basis used in previous years, and to report his findings to this Board. The Mayor, H organizing in this connection, spoke of a firm in Los Angeles4specifically for investigation and reports relative to franchise tax and utility operation in the Cities of the State as a 'i' possible source of help in these matters. _ BUSINESS LICENSES The License Collector sought the wishes of the Board relative to disposal of a complaint filed in the City Court against G. Huizing, contractor, for II operating without a business license and who after the complaint was filed, paid his 1. license and penalty. After some discussion, it was referred to the City Attorney with power to act. FINANCES Finances were considered by the Board members and the Treasurer, with a , recommendation that all departments curtail ex. -ndit. _ -s 4- _ ' u1 and that the Tax Collector urge property owners, where able, to pay taxes at once and assist the City in meeting its operating expenses. MISCELLANEOUS er The Buildings Commission^was directed to secure and deposit with the Police Department, a key to each office in the City Hall building for use in case of fire or emergency, when offices are closed. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. No further business demanding attention,enon motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: __1C�� 4.Xd or —a nri v7 lerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 101 Redlands, California, IIYOctober 17, 1934. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor ' Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. cJ Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. cil E. A. Moore, addressed the Council inrotest of a p proposed change in ' "Bank Night" at the local Theatre from Tuesday to Wednesday night, stating that after the Community Music Association chose Wednesday night for its weekly sing, the Theatre was planning to change its "Bank Night" to the same evening, and requested the Council to use its influence in an effort to forestall such change. The matter was discussed at II some length, and it was stated that Mr. Penn, local manager, was in Los Angeles now in an endeavor to prevail upon the management to not make the change to Wednesday night. ' Councilman Krumm stated there would be a meeting of the moving picture committee on Thursday at which the matter might be considered. No action was taken pending the out- , come of Mr. Penn's efforts. Leonard Leest, barber, again made request for the City to bear the expense of setting him up for business in his new location at 139 West Citrus Avenue, moved from East Central Avenue under Highway 99 proceedings. This question before the Council at several sessions, was again considered at great length, after which a motion by Councilman Stutt that the City bear the expense of moving and setting up tenants (without lease) was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and duly adopted with Councilman Krumm and the Mayor voting "No". Councilman Maccubbin then moved that the Engineer pro- ' II cure bids for the moving and setting up of said tenants and present same to this Council for action. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stutt and duly adopted with Councilman Krumm voting "No" . it COUNCIL CHAMBER The use of the Council Chamber on Tuesday evenings was granted to the Invest- ' igation Committee of the Workers Relief Association, upon request of R. L. Moss and ' motion of Councilman Maccubbin, duly seconded and adopted. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Chief of Police, Coronado, expressing appreciation of the local Police i Department (Officer Robinson especially) for assistance rendered in a recent investiga- tion by his department. II From Franchise Investigation Association, Los Angeles; From Cid Attorney Hartzell relative to salary_payments to Police Officer ' Spauldinging his absence from the force, and a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, i j02 11 seconded by Councilman Stutt, that payment be made of his regular salary less amounts paid him by the State Compensation Fund. ' From Mrs. Clara B. Moulton,- President, requesting the Council for auto parking re ulations on ()mange Street 'at Pearl_Avenila to enable patrons of the Day Nursery to discharge passengers (generally children) at the curb on the east side of Orange Street. Referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, with Councilman Bruggemeyer voting "No" . From Elizabeth Voellmy, 81 North Buena Vista Street, relative to condition of streets, and the need of street signs and traffic stops at the intersection of Texas- ' Street, Citrus Avenue, San Gorgonio Drive and Buena Vista Street. The Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of the communication and to assure her that the matters mentioned, are in line for immediate consideration and action. APPLICATIONS The application of Henry A. chardson, 1415 West Park Avenue, for position ' on Police force, and Albert Prisbrey, 103 South Buena Vista Street, for position with the Fire Department, were presented and ordered filed. The application of the Southwest Electrical Company for permission to hang a sign over the sidewalk at 102 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the permit was granted, the sign to not extend beyond the curb line. TflES The Clerk presented Petitions Nos. 27 & 28, Helen B. Vestey and Ida . Durston, respectively, for correction of assessment, 1934, as fully set forth in said petitions. Upon motion, duly adopted, the petitions were granted, with approval of the City Attorney. REPORTS , Reports of the Clerk and Board of Health for the month of September, 1934: were presented and ordered filed. SERA T•i_.bury Project: Upon motion, duly seconded and carried, the following Resolution, was adopted: Be it resolved that W. L. Fowler, Mayor, is hereby empowered to sign and file on behalf of the City of Redlands an application to the State Emergency Relief Administration for a project replacing old toilet and lavatory, A. K. Smiley Public Library, with full authority to accept and agree to, on behalf of the City of Redlands the conditions as set forth in the application. Upon suggestion of the City Engineer, Council members were requested to give some thought to public projects that may be secured under the S E,R A. After verbal report and discussion it was decided to furnish heating I stoves fos t.hel9ml S.EaA. office, but not pay for the gas used, the Mayor stating that he had so advised Mr. Thoreson. 103 THEATER - Smoking Councilman Krumm presented verbal request of Mr. Penn, of the local theatre for a change in the local Ordinance soas to permit smoking in the upper loges and balcony. Action was deferred until the next meeting for further consideration. HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney presented a. contract-agreement in the condemnation { proceeding entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San ( Bernardino County, California,. with Hammond Lumber Company for the purchase of the improvements on Parcel No. 13 for. the sum of $1334. 20, which includes clearance of r of w. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the improvements above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to be paid Ilfrom the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with thelgreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct- the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf! of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it , to be kept and performed. The City Attorney presented the verbal report of Farnsworth & Hays,_ contractor, that the removal of the building at the southwest corner of Orange Street sand Central Avenue was accomplished, and requested that they be relieved of any further '. liability in the matter. Action was deferred, pending approval by the State Highway Commission. CENTRAL AVENUE SEWER The Clerk reported receipt of funds from the State Highway Commission and psyment of same to George Gardner & Sona under contract for sewer on Central Avenue in Highway 99 proceedings in the sum of $2397.451 and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the said sewer was accepted. The Clerk reported further funds received from the State Highway ;, Commission and disbursements made as follows: T. A. Nowell $ 527.45 Margaret Herrman 956.00 Louis Rabenstein 1,796.00 Emma Jones Spence 1,950.00 ASSIGNMENT An assignment for portion of award for improvements on Parcel No. 71 under Highway 99 proceedings by A M. Nicholson and wife to Sylvester Granillo, was presented and ordered filed with said proceedings. 104 d AUTO PARKING The question of parking autos Jn`the�zuainess_se.c_tion received quite a r, ilm Bruggemeyer questioned thepolicys II I II,'bit of consideration when Councilman rugge eyer questa e of police car i1 parking in restricted zones, especially at the corner of Orange and State. Councilman i; Krumm stated that the police call signal was located at State and Orme and the car was'', kept there so a quicker service could be rendered. A Lew miner changes in parking lanes :are suggested and left in the hands of the Police Commissioner and Chief with power to II , act. __CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING I The Mayor announced the next regular monthly meeting_ of the Citrus Belt I 11 (,Division of the League of California Municipalities to be held at San Bernardino, on the evening of October 27, 1914. MISCELLANEOUS h Councilman Krumm suggested that the dips in the streets be eliminated as�l I fast as possible as a safety measure for the public and the City. ,' Ii Councilman Krumm at this time spoke as a personal privilege to Preprimand" i Councilman Stutt for his lack of stability and principle in the matter of moving and setting up Central Avenue tenants at City expense, stating that Councilman Stutt had expressed himself as opposed to such policy, and at this meeting had supported such expenditures. Councilman Stutt was emphatic in his denial of the charger and the Mayor ' ended the controversy by calling for further business. I Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited, by the Finance Committeej 11 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned') 'Attest: ,,4,, 1, ,, or, 4f. a e d City erk. 4----ie yor of the City of Redlands, California. I II I Ii 0 - O - 0 - 0 - O - O - 0 - II I I, II I Redlands, California November 7, 1934. II 11 Two O'clock, P. M. . A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, II held at the regular place of meeting. II I Present : Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. I'd I t k ORAL PETITIONS ci Il Isaac Gay, Minister, requested permission to erect a tent and conduct 1 105 religious meetings on the lot at the northeast corner of First Street and Stuart Avenue for a period of not to exceed six weeks. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the request was $ranted, subject to police regulations. RECREATION Mr. Gerard of the SERA considered with the Council matters pertaining to the local recreation project and requested the City to furnish a room for the programs' ( various activities. Councilman Stutt stated that the building at 508 Orange Street could Q The had for $25.00 per month. The sanitary arrangements were questioned, and upon motion ; of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Mayor named Councilmen Stutt, Maccubbin and Krumm as a Committee for investigation and recommendation to this Board at 10 A. M. , Friday, November 9, 1934. Mr. Howard, actively in charge df the local recrea- tion program was introduced to the Council and officials. FEES - PERMITS M. L. Chauncey, protested to the Council the high cw t_f permits lot electrical and furnace installations, stating that a permit to install a furnace with it ' electric control costs $3.00 minimum, though the cost of the job may be but a few dollars. He was informed by the Mayor that the , present Ordinance provides for such fees and that the Building Inspector has, no option in the matter. Councilmen expressed themselves favorable to a reduction in said fees and thematterwas left in the hands of the Ordin- ance Commissioner for report and recommendation. CITY HALL Mr. Voellmy submitted a sketch for the remodeling of the City Hall building, and the Mayor advised him that the Council was not ready t_o_give consideration to the ', matter at this time. The sketch was filed for future consideration. JAIL SITE The Clerk presented a communication from the StateUejartinent o. aeiai Welfare advising the City that the proposed plans for a jail in the City Hall building_ are satisfactory to the Welfare Board. The communication was ordered filed. The sale S€the present lail site was then considered and Councilman Krumm stated he would submit to the Council at its next regular meeting a proposal to sell at public auction the present jail site and building. C-OMMUNITl_MUSIC ASSOCI.ATIQN Mrs. G. E. Mullen, Calder Bennett and E. A Moore were before the Board in ; the interest of the Community Music Association and Mr. Bennett stated to the Council that ;; the public collections at the sings were exceedingly small and the Association would need ; approximately$400.00 in addition to the collections to enable it to continue through the i ' winter season. Councilmen expressed their appreciation of the splendid work of the , Association and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, un- animously adopted, the sum of $80.00 a month for the next five months was appropriated for music and entertainment, payable out of the General Fund. 106 PLANNING COMAIS�SIQN_ Special Meeting of the City Planning Commission held at 9: 30 o'clock, A. M. on November 5, 1934, following inspection of the properties affected by the following mentioned petitions: 11 Present: President Moore, Members Hinckley, Fowler, I. Ford, Williamson, Collett. Absent: Sweeney, Hartzell, Sexton. The petition of Charles A. Boettger for leave to remove a total , of four trees along the north line of Pioneer Street 'east of Orange Street was presented. After consideration, on motion duly seconded and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that this applicant be permitted to remove such trees as are directed to be removed by the City Engineer, Mr. Hinckley. The petition of Conrad W. Lawson for leave to remove two Eucalyptus trees in front of 610 East Fern Avenue was presented and on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that Mr. Lawson's petition be granted and the work performed under the direction of Mr. Hinckley. The petition of A. R. Schultz, Jr. for leave to remove two Eucalyptus trees at 1460 West Fern Avenue was presented, and on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was resolvedIIII to recommend to the City Council that such petition be granted.. subject to the work being directed by Mr. Hinckley. The petition of R L. Moss for leave to remove Pepper tree in front of 1408 Texas Street was presented, and on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the petition be granted, subject to the approval of Mr. Hinckley as to the tree to be removed and method of removal. The petition of Mrs. Emma Hunt for leave to remove the Pepper tree at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Colton Avenue on the claim that the tree is dying and that large branches keep falling was presented, and on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the petition be denied, but that the tree be pruned, as directed by Mr. Hinckley. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommendations of the Commission were approved and so ordered. APPLICATIONS Application of the Fox-Redlands Theatre for permission to _erect a display advertisement on the front of the Theatre under the marquise, was presented andl referred to the Building Inspector, being on private property. Application of aev. A. Mills of the Pentecostal Mission, 5th Street, 11 for permission to install and use a public address system at the front of the Mission, was presented by the Clerk, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman , Maccubbin, duly adopted, the application was granted, subject to Police regulations. The application of Chas B_ Smith, Route 1, Box 212, Redlands, California, for a position as fireman, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Bruggemeyer, Commissioner of the Fire Department, expressed himself as favoring a policy of promotion of "Call Men" trained by the department to regular positions in the department when a vacancy occurs or additional men needed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30_,-19.34, and the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge and Fire Department for the month of October, 1234 , were presented 107 and ordered filed. TAXES -- Petitions The Clerk presented Petitions No. 29, 31L.& _3.1, Ars. Florence E. Wheeler, Frank McGinnis and Thomas A. Chapman, respectively, for correction of assessment, 1934, as fully set forth in said petitions. Upon motion, of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the petitions were granted, with the approval of the City Attorney. STATE COMPENSATION The Clerk presented a communication from the State Compensation Insurance Fund to the effect that the Fund rejected all liability in the John Elliott claim, holding he was not an employee of the City. Mr. Elliott had an injury to his foot while assisting employees at the plunge for which labor he used the plunge without charge. There was no permanent injury and a physicians bill of$7.50 is all theaertsa connected with the case, action upon which will be taken when presented for payment. _HLG.HWAL4L$S The City Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation proceeding entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San CR.E.Story) Bernardino County, California, with Fred Clapp for the purchase of improvements on Parcel No. 38 for the sum of $1049.00. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract pricefor the improvements above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to be paid from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower, and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf of the ,: City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. S E_A Councilman Bruggemeyer reported the securing of an option on the propertE on West Colton Avenue east of Lawton Street for proposed S.E.R.A. building . The Mayor stated he had in his possession several proposals for sites which he would make public in due time. HALLOWEEN Police Commissioner Krumm advised the Board of the fine co-operati_orn of the principal and student body of the High School with the Police Department in ferreting out, parties guilty of certain indiscreet or malicious acts on Halloween night . The Clerk was ; directed to communicate to Mr. Clement the appreciation of this Council and the Police 108 ( Department. BUILDINGS - SAFETY Councilman Krumm voiced a +protest of the use of the KnigYhts of Columbus_, Hall, 6202)East State Street, for public gatherings on account of lack of prover exits. This brought up the question of the present use of the City Hall Auditorium, and the Building Inspector advised that the Auditorium and several other places in the City used for public gatherings were lacking in similar safety devices. The matter was considered) at some length by Council members after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by 11 ' Councjnan Bruggemeyer, that the BuildingInspector give proper notice to owners of such tr, properties to comply with the legal requirements, was unanimously adopted. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL _ A demand of the Community Hospital for 19.20 hospitalization fee was l 11 referred to the Commissioner of Charities to consult with Hospital authorities, the Finance Commissioner expressing the opinion that such fees should be charged against the' I II tentative appropriation of $500.00 by this Council to the Hospital fund. II Matters of finance and tax collections were considered by Council members and the Treasurer. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Committee. further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_agjourn-;l ed to meet at 10 o'clock A. M., November 9, 1934. Attest: City—Clerk. Mayoi of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California. jvember 9, 1934. 10 O 'clock, A. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Id Fowler, together with the City Clerk. I Absent: City Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. j� The mor called the meeting to order and called for a 'sport of the Committee on selection of a building for activities of the SERA recreation project_ Councilman Stutt reported that a building at 508 Orange Street could be had for $25.00 '' .per month, but would require an expenditure of approximately $100.00 to place in condition for use; that the old Post Office building at the northwest corner of West ' State and Third Streets could be had for $65.00 a month and was ready for immediate use., ' After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman 109 Stutt, the rental, month by month, of the building at the northwest corner of West State,, !' and Third Streets was authorized by the unanimous vote of the Board. THEATRE - Smoking Mr. Penn of the Fox-Redlands Theatre sought the attitude of the Council members relative to a change in the City Ordinance that would permit smoking in the upper aoges. The matter was discussed pro and con by Council members and Mr. Penn, after which ` i IFa motion directing the City orney to prepare and submit a 'Imposed amendment that will C: permit smoking in the upper loges, was made by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Council- <. !' man Krumm, and duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Krumm and Stutt. Noes: Councilman Bruggemeyer and Mayor Fowler. MISCELLANEOUS Obstructing the sidewalk on West Colton�enue at the Continental Market and the need of a stop sign at the east line of 0rang_e Streeter the north line of Colton 'Avenue, were considered by the Council and referred to the Police Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ,,Attest: N-1/%6r City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Redlands, California November 21, 1934. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. VERBAL W. T. Ferguson, park foreman, addressed the Council relative to SERA recreational program. He informed the Board that the _golf course at Sylvan Park was ready for dedication and requested Council members to be present at 1: 30 P. M. , Thursday, lAovember 22 for the formal opening . The Mayor and members assured him they would be present . Manager Penn of-the local Theatre extended an invitation to Council members to be present as _guests of the Theatre on Monday evening, November 26, 1934., when cups and trophies will be awarded to University and High School football players. This invitation was accepted. 110 COMMUNICATION '' A communication from G. Stanley Wilson, Architect, Riverside, California'; r I relative to proposed City Hall remodeling as a SERA project, was presented and ordered filed. , REPORT A report of the Health Department for the month of October, 1934, was j! _ 'presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS t. The following applications for position on the Police force were presented• and ordered filed for future reference: Arthur C. Livings and Sam H. Nelms1. CITRUS BELT LEAQ_E_MEETII4G— The Clerk presented a notice of the regular monthly meeting of the 'Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Municipalities, to be held at Ontario, I ',on the evening of November 23 . 19_4, with dinner at 6 : 30 P. M. The Clerk was directed 1. to make reservations for six, and the notice was ordered filed. ji j TAXE J The Clerk presented Petition No. 32, Lillie A. Shinn, for correction of i' property assessment, 1934, as fully set forth in said petition. Upon motion, duly adopted , the petition was granted, with approval of the City Attorney. 11 ,_THEATRE - SMOKING 1 The question of amending the Ordinance prohibiting smoking in Theatres was again considered and upon recommendation of Councilman Krum, the Ordinance prepared' by the City Attorney for introduction at this meeting was tabled. t —HI_GHAAY # 99 (Bids - Bldgs.) IIi The following proposals for the purchase of houses advertised for sale 'under Highway 99 proceedings were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Name of bidder Amount Bid a Adv. No. 1. 114-116 Ninth Street - Parcel # 4 ', N. Zilch 5 15 .00 I. R. W. Cheney .12.00 W. G. Steeves 10.00 i Moore & Baird, Ltd. 15.00 V. P. Gearhart x A. M. Nicholson 15.00 Robert Spyksma 6.00 Manuel S. Mello 26. 50 Mellor Fruit Co 35 .00 G. H. Johnson 20.00 1 0. S. Knox 20.00 Hoyt Lumber Company 7. 50 J W. W. Jordan 12.50 Adv. No. 2. 422 East Central Avenue - Parcel # 7 11 Roy Town 20.00 E. R. Craig 35 .00 ii W. G. Steeves 15 .00 jl Moore & Baird, Ltd. 35.00 V. P. Gearhart & A. M. Nicholson 20.00 1' 111 Robert Spyksma 14.00 A. M. Nicholson 27.00 ' Mellor Fruit Company 65.00 Noah Welker 15 .00 G. H. Johnson 10.00 Vernon Maxfield 38.75 Cash & Williams 27.00 Hoyt Lumber Company 10.50 Edgar Lewis 22.00 Adv. No. 3. Lumber Yard - Parcel # 13 rf Cr.) S. L. Kelley 20.00 Moore & Baird, Ltd. 10.00 G. H. Johnson 20.00 Cash & Williams 23.00 Roy Town 10.00 Adv. No. 4. 228 East Central Avenue - Parcel # 14 S. F. Locker 76 .00 Jos. M. Sharp 30.00 Hoyt Lumber Company 5 .00 Adv. No. 5 . SW cor. Central '& Fifth - Parcel # 23 W. H. Longstaff 20.00 Geo. Weber 30.00 Adv. No. 6. Truesdell - Central Avenue - Parcel # 24 Cleveland Wrecking Co . (proposal-charge for removal) Adv. No. 7. Spence - Tailor shop - Parcel # 25 Cleveland Wrecking Co. (proposal-charge for removal) r; Adv. No. 8. Drug Store-SE cor Central & Orange - Parcel # 26 Montgomery & Longstaff 45.00 Hoyt Lumber Company (including #9) 12.00 Adv. No. 9. Truesdell - Orange Street - Parcel # 27 S. L. Kelley 20.00 Montgomery & Longstaff 15.00 Hoyt Lumber Company (including #8) 12.00 Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, awards of above proposals, were made as follows: (as advertised) -- Adv. No. 1. Mellor Fruit Company - Parcel # 4 35 .00 Adv. No. 2. Mellor Fruit Company - Parcel # 7 65.00 Adv. No. 3. Cash & Williams - Parcel # 13 23 .00 Adv. No. 4. S. F. Locker - Parcel # 14 76.00 Adv. No. 5_. Geo. Weber - Parcel # 23 30.00 Adv. No. 6 & 7. No. award-all proposals rejected. - Parcel # 24 & 25 Adv. No. 8. Montgomery & Longstaff - Parcel # 26 45 .00 Adv. No. 9. S. L. Kelley - Parcel # 27 20.00 Proposals on Nos. 6 & 7 advertised, were rejected, the Council believ- ing better proposals could be had, and the Engineer was authorized and directed to re- advertise said Nos. 6 & 7. ' The Clerk was authorized and directed to return checks and cash deposited by the unsuccessful bidders. 112 (agreements) The City Attorney presented several Agreements in the condemnation proceedings as follows: 1. Contract with John H. Scotland, for the purchase of the improvements on parcel No. 6, for the sum of 12116. 50. 2. Contract with Administrator of Harry W. Leggett, deceased, for the purchase of improvements on parcel No. 8, for the sum of $1226.04. 3. Contract with Mrs. S. Gordon, for the purchase of inprovements on parcel No. 10, for the sum of $930.32. 4. Contract with Sam Woodstra, for clearance of right of way of improvemehts on parcel No. 55, for the sum of $75.00. The Attorney further reported that the purchase and contract pricesli for the improvements and work above specified met with the approval of the Division of h Highways of the State of California and each of the sums are in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the sums specified are to be paid from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the Stater of California. 11 The contracts were explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorie, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf, ' of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party to said agreements, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. (Tenants - moving) Leonard Leest again requested the Council to pay the expense incurred by his removal from Central Avenue in Highway 99 proceedings. This matter has I,I been considered at several previous sessions, and on October 17, 1934, a majority_ vote of the Council it was agreed to pay the moving and setting up expense of tenants ' (no lease) , but the Treasurer, upon written protest of Theodore Krumm, as tax payer, refuses to approve for payment, City warrants for such expenditures, and no further action was deemed necessary at this time. A demand of Knudsen Truck & Warehouse for moving the Scotland Tailor shop and household goods of Harry Hines in the sum of $8.00 and $12.60, respectively, as per bid of September 22, 1934, was, upon motion of Councilman 'Stutt, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, ordered paid out of the General Fund (Street Dept.) with Councilman Krumm voting "No" . S. E. R. A. The Mayor advised the Council of a request by Mrs. Carlisle for 251 additional sewing machines, 50 chairs, and a large table for the sewing project; also better rest room accomodations, with a statement that the City would soon be relieved of'I the �pense of Supervision by the SERA assuming same. Referred to Councilman Bruggemeyei with power to act. No definite information from Mr. Thoreson relative to SERA head- I' Ill 113 quarters building having been received, and the option obtained on West Coon Avenue property. by Councilman Bruggemeyer expiring on November 29, 1934, it was decided to meet at 10 A. M. , November 28, 1934, for consideration of such matters as may come before the Council. CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the ➢Qayor r—r I Ca was authorized to sign for the City as a member of the District Conservation Organization and a demand for $25.00 toward the expense of the organization was approved and ordered paid out of the Water Department of the General Fund. DEAD TREES Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Engineer was authorized and directed to remove dead street trees without action by the Planning Commission. ORANGES - CITY PROPERTY Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, it was ordered that the oranges on the City, s groves be sold for cash, and the Engineer was authorized and directed to call for bids for cash for the present navel crop. MISCELLANEOUS A demand of Perrin G. Trowbridge in the sum of $2.56 for cash expended for text book of Instructor Training in Fire Service by the State Department of Vocational Education, was referred to Councilman Bruggemeyer, Fire Commissioner, for investigation and recommendation. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commiss ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to meet again on November 28, 1934, at 10 o 'clock, A. M. I. Attest:ALICAKAMBWO _//�� aGC Cites erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California November 28, 1934. 10 O'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilman Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. 114 vE�'i-BAL C. P Earley and other representatives of the Mutual Orange Distrib- ,il ' utors and Exchange were before the Board in protest to the proposal of the Councilto offer the oranges from the City's groves for sale for cash upon competitive bid. Mr. Earley and Frank Moore urged that the fruit be handled through regular channels in support and co-operation with the other 95% of fruit from this district. The matter was considered at some length with Councilman Krum questioning such' policy and the legality of the sale without competitive bids. The City Attorney expressed the opinion that the Council was within its powers to sell upon bid or through the regular channels. . In that bids have been called for cash sale for 2 o 'clock, P. M. , December 5, 1934, further action was deferred to that date. SERA No definite information from Mr. Thoreson, County Director of the SERA, relative to proposed new building for local headquarters having been received and , the option on West Colton Avenue property expiring tomorrow, the question of option renewal was referred to Councilman Bruggemeyer. Upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman an 11 Krumm, unanimously adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to sign and file an application with SERA for Central Storm Water Drain project Unit Akio. 2. I� Councilman Bruggemeyer reported the purchase of four dozen chairs, the rental of a dozen sewing machines and the installation of additional rest room facilities for the local sewing project, and presented a request of the Secretary of the local SERA for an additional typewriter. The acts of the Commissioner were approved, and the further needs of the Secretary were referred to the Commissioner with power to act. Councilman Bruggemeyer also suggested that a second recreation center building be secured and mentioned 508 Orange Street as probably available. Upon motion of Councilman Krum',' .' seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the suggestion of the Commissioner was approved, provided the expense does not exceed $100.00. APPLICATION The application of H. B . Jenkins to keep one cow at 206 San Mateo Street, was granted upon recommendation of the Sanitary Inspector and Secretary of the Board of ' Health, on motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt . STREE CREES A proposal to remove some of the pepper trees from the east end of h' the Brookside Avenue center parking to make additional auto parking space at the new Post Office, was considered at some length, and determined that such action was indefensible and unnecessary at this time. COSY HALL - Fire Escape A proposal by Halsey Machine and Manufacturing Company, San Bernardino, ' to eg the_city Hall Auditorium with a fire escape for $275 .47 was reported and after) i 4" 113 Idiscussion it was determined to purchase the eguipm- • . (id s all s'_m- as a SERA •roject, and Councilman Maccubbin was authorized and directed t�scertain then ost and report his findings to this Board. HIGHWAY #_99 The City Attorney reported the inability of purchasers of improvements for wrecking or removal under this proceeding to secure Public Liability and Compensation rt Insurance--the rate being� practically prohibitive. The matter was considered at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the C Attorney_prepare the several contracts of sale and removal with the bond requirement ' waived, was unanimously adopted. (Agreements) The City Attorney presented several agreements in the condemnation proceedings as follows: 1. Contract with. Southern California Gas Company for the r moval, etc. of improvements on Parcel No. 46, for the sum of $$1536.00 C.rl3 ) etc. 2. Contract with L. W. Gist for the removal,1of improvements on Parcel 'No. 9 for the sum of 1650 . 80. etc . _3. Contract with W.N.McConkeL for the removal,1of improvements on Parcel No. 18 for the sum of $1789.00. etc. 4. Contract with Henry Rettig for the removal of improvements on Earcel No. 20 for the sum of $4203.00. The Attorney further reported that the contract_prices for removal, etc. of the improvements and work above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways and of the State of California each of the sums are in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the sums specified are to be paid from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in ; conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contracts were explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf of the ' City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party to said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. AD further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City C er• . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - li 116 Redlands, California December 5 , 1934. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, ' held at the issular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. HIGHWAY # 99 The following proposals for the moving of buildings, etc. , as adver- tised under Highway 99 proceedings were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Name of Bidder Amount Adv. No. 1 521 East State Street-Parcel # 1 Basore Company $ 815.00 J. W. Hays & Son ,,. 531.00 W. R. Atkin 489.90 J. R. Lippencott 711.60 Chas E. Moore 485.00 Adv. No. 2 205West Central Avenue-Parcel 4 35 Basore Company 2281.00 J. W. Hays & Son 1440.00 W. R. Atkin 1163.00 J. R. Lippencott 1565.70 Chas E. Moore 1260.00 Adv. No. 3 403 West Central Avenue-Parcel # 40, Basore Company 2643.00 J. W. Hays & Son 1218.00 W. R. Atkin 1225. 70 �I J. R. Lippencott 1934.90 Chas E. Moore 1695.00 The following proposals for the purchase of buildings advertised for sale under Highway 99 proceedings were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Blacksmith Shop-Central Ave.-Truesdell No. 6 as advertised November 21, 1934-Parcel # 24 W. H. Longstaff (charge) $ 20.00 Peake & Swetkovich (Including tailor shop) 20.50 Spence-Tailor shop - No. 7 as advertised November 21, 1934 - Parcel 25 W. E. Farnsworth 16.00 W. H. Longstaff 17.00 Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, awards of above proposals were, made as follows: Adv. No. 1 Chas E. Moore Parcel # 1 $ 485 .00 Adv. No. 2 W. R. Atkin Parcel # 35 1163.00 Adv. No. 3 J. W. Hays & Son Parcel # 40 1218.00 Blacksmith Shop & tailor sho9- Peake & Swetkovich Parcels # 24 & 25 20. 50 All other bids were rejected. 117 The bid ofksma & Hubbard on No . 1 was not considered as it was not : according to the advertisement. A letter from tars. C. Lawrence Hines, one of the tenants (no lease) moved from Central Avenue under said proceedings, was read and ordered filed, pending action by the Council on similar cases. Proposals for moving and setting up of Harvey B1.ackksmith Shoo and Ot Andersen Flume Gate Company (no lease) under Highway 99 proceedings, were presented and ordered filed. The City Attorney was authorized and directed to take s wpm and give such notices as are necessaryto the immediate vacatingof such property as now needed in this proceedings. The Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation proceed- ing entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San Bernardino , County, California, with A. Osbun for the purchase of improvements on Parcel No. 33 for f the sum of j/.268.00. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the , improvements above specified met with the a+ .royal of the Div' on of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the " City of Redlands, stated further that the whole of the amp= specified is to be paid ! from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman ' Krum, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of November, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Bruggemeyer reported that the demand of the Community Hospital referred to him at the meeting of Nov- ember 7, 1934, has been credited off by the Hospital in appreciation of the City's tentative appropriation to the Hospital . BILL Oi_SALE The Clerk presented bills of sale of improvements at Hammond Lumber Yard to R. H. Cash & James Williams; improvements at 228 East Central Avenue to S. F. Locker; improvements at the SE corner of Central & Orange (Drug Store) to W. H. Longstaff and HE. M. & Hugh Montgomery; and improvements at 114-116 Ninth Street and _ 22 East Central , Avenue to Carl E. Mellor and C. E. Horning_ as per bids and awards at the regular meeting ' of this Council, November 21, 1934, which were ordered filed. 118 HALL ROAD_CROIS S IND The Clerk presented Decision No. 27435, State Railroad Commission, !I -granting to this City permission to construct a public road_ (Highway 99) across the South-rn Pac' fic Ra lroad track at Texas S reet, which was ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS 1I 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 Section 11, Chapter 642, Statutes of 1931, as amended by Chapter 757, Statutes of 1933, to be f. used for purposes of said act for two years beginning January 1, 1935; From Mrs. Lillie Webster, 305 Buena Vista Street in commendation of the attitude of the Council relative to smoking in theatres; From Consolidated Steel Corporation, Los Angeles, relative to Bank charge for payment of CityWarrant was referred to the Clerk for reply. a3' 1 PLANNING COMMISSION. I' Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held at7: 30 P. M. December 3, 1934. Present: President Moore, Members Collett, Ford Fowler, Hinckley, Hartzell. Absent: Sweeney, Williamson, Sexton. The petition of S. C. Hever estate, incorporated, for ;' leave to remove the Pepper tree on Fourth Street between Vine and Citrus Avenue was considered. After consideration, it was unanimously resolved to recommend to the Council that leave to remove this tree be denied, but that the tree, under the direction of the City Engineer, be pruned so as to eliminate, so far as possible, the objections of the petitioner. The petition of Mrs. Nellie M. Johnstone for leave to remove Eucalyptus trees in front of No. 602 East Fern Avenue was next presented. This petition and the suggestion that the 11 Eucalyptus trees on the south side of East Fern Avenue between Citrus Avenue and Roosevelt Road be thinned out were considered. On motion of Collett, seconded by Fowler and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the petition of Mrs. Johnstone be granted to the extent of permitting the H removal of all but two trees in front of her property and that the City Engineer endeavor to secure the cooperation and consent of all of the property owners along the street frontage named to the end that the Eucalyptus trees at that point be thinned out ona uniform plan. d The petition of Mrs. Minnie Re_follock seeking leave to remove Eucalyptus trees in front of 440 Grant Street presented. II On consideration, it appearing to the members of the Planning Commission that this tree might be straightened, thus removing Mrs. Pollock's cause for removal of the tree, it was recommended that the petition be denied, but that the Engineer use his best endeavore to straighten the tree and to prune it back. If unsuccessful inthis attempt, the tree might at a later date be removed. pi The petition of Mary Brakebill for permission to remove two large Pepper trees in front of 102 Center Street on the ground that the trees are breaking the wall and sidewalk was presented and after consideration it was unanimously recommended ' that this petition be denied. The matter of automobile parking space at the new U. S. Post. Office was next considered. The Postmaster, James Stone, L. M. Winston, Sidney Hockridge and Councilman Frank Stutt appeared before the Commission, various views were presented and discussed. 119 It appearing that there is no unanimity of opinion as to what steps should be taken, the Planning Commission makes no recommendation _at this time. It appearing that the question needed further con sideration, on motion, the meeting adjourned to 7: 30 o 'clock, P. M. December 10, with the suggestion that the members of the Planning Commission in the meantime familiarize themselves with the situation at and near the U. S. Post Office. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendations of the Commission were approved and so ordered. ORANGES - Sale to The Clerk reported no bids received under advertisement for cash sale of C navel oranges. The growing and sale of oranges by the City was discussed at some length by Council members and the disposal of the present navel crop was, after several motions I and suggestions, ordered sold through the Gold Banner Associalis , upon motion of Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. BIDS CALLED (Gasoline) Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the Engineer was directed to advertise for bids for supplying the City with gasoline for the year ending December 31, 1915, to be opened at 2 o'clock, P. M. , on December 19_, 1934. (Jail) Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Clerk was authorized and directed to call for bids for the jail and site., to be gpened January 2, 1935, at 2:15 P. M. CITY HALL_ (Fire Escape) Upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin and motion of Councilman iKrumm, the installation of a fire escape for the Pity Hall Auditorium was awarded to Henry Rettig at a price of $251.00 per plans of the EnaaaLr and under supervision of the Building Inspector. li Upon suggestion of Police Commissioner Krumm, it was ordered that the ' " City Hall lobby be locked at night by the Janitor when through with his work. APPRECIATION Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, a vote of appre- ciation was extended to Supervisor J. H. Porch for excellent work in the improvement of Wabash and West Citrus Avenues and Alessandro Road, and for his co-operation and interest in matters of benefit to this District. S. E. R. A. The Council was raQues_ted_to be present at the formal opening of the recreation quarters at the old Post Office building, State & Third Streets, on Monday P. M. , December 10, 1934. Councilman Bruggemeyer was authorized and directed to secure a building for a second recreation center and report his acts to this Council. In answer to an inquiry, the Attorney advised that the City 's liability for SERA men acting as traffic officers, was very remote. 120 - -.TRAFFIC - - r, y � Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm, the pedestrian cross-walks in p the blocks on East State Street and East Citrus Avenin, between Orange and Fifth Streets], were ordered eliminated, and additional loading zone space was ordered. at the SE corner, of Orange and State Streets, per plans of the Police Commissioner and Department. III CBRI.S MAS_T$EE Plans for the annual municipal Christer tree at the triangle was ;i placed in the hands of Councilman Stutt, Park Commissioner, with Mrs, M„llen of the Community Music Association in charge of the program. H ORANGE SHOW 11 Councilman Stutt sought the attitude of_the_Baar_d relative to this City's participation in this season's orange show. He was requested to present to this 'I Board plans and estimated cost of proposed exhibit. MISCELLANEOUS 11 City Finance and prosecution of Ordinance violators were informally discussed. Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm and motion of Councilman , Maccubbin, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, employees absent from work under a physician's care, are permitted to make up the lost time at the pleasure of the Commiss- ioner and Department head. Bills & Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. Attest: Adjournment. City er ayor of the Ci y of Redlands, California. ii - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Ii Redlands, California December 8, 1934. ;I 10 o'clock, •A. M. A ipecial meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, it regularly called by the Mayor and held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler I and the City Clerk. j Absent: Councilman Krumm, City Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. The Mayor stated that the sb_ject of the mee_ g was to consider an application of Southwest Electrical Company for permission to hang a Neon electric signal , over the sidewalk at the northwest corner of Orange Street and West Central Avenue, and ' •, • any other matters coming before the Board. The Clerk presented the application, approved by the Building Inspector, and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman • II 121 p, Bruggemeyer, was granted and ordered filed. ' SERA Councilman Bruggemeyer reported and recommended that the building at 508 Orange Street be secured as a second recreation center, at a price of $35.00 a month, beginning December 10, 1934. The recommendation was approved and so ordered, by the unanimous vote of the four members present. 4n CITY HALL — Q Upon recommendation of the House Commissioner, Councilman Bruggemeyer, the Clerk was authorized and direQteg to have designatin.g_si.gns painted upon the several office doors in the City Hall not now so essui 1pe&. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City erk liayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California December 19, 1934. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. The minutes of the last regular meeting of December 5, 1934 and special meeting of December 8, 1934, were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS H. L. Beightol, 1360 East Colton Avenue, representing residents in that vicinity, entered a protest to the plans for a baseball field at the NW cor. of East Colton Avenue and Judson Street. Mr. Howard of the local SERA Recreational program was present, and the matter was given due consideration, after which it was determined that be the field should,`located near the center of the tract thus eliminating most of the objectionable features, location subiect to approval of Councilman Stutt and Park Foreman Ferguson. Leonard Leest, again asked the Board to give consideration to the payment of expense incurred by him in his move from Central Avenue under Highway 99 proceedings., The Mayor advised him that his request would be considered at a later date with other similar bills. Mrs. Joe Mangano addressed the Board in an appeal for assistance in ,'building a wall along part of the property on the west side of Center Street abutting the south line of the SWD at Glenwood Drive and Center Street. This matter was presented I� , 122 to the Council at a former meeting by Mr. Mangano, and the Mayor assured Mrs. Mangano that the Council would personally inspect the premises at the close of this session, ' I but that he could see no way in which the City could aid, the ditch being on private 11 property. —REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and Health Department for the month of Jovember, 19314 and the atate board of Equalization relative to distribution of liquor license fees fors the period December 5, 1933 to October 31, 1934, were presented and ordered filed. II APPL.ICTION The application of James Hardman, 228 Sonora Street, for position on the Police force, was presented and ordered filed. (City Judge) The following aplications for position of City Judge in case the Council ,' separates it from the present combination with that of Justice of the Peace, were presented ' and filed for further reference: John L. Sweesv Chas G. Potter Robert M. Bradley Jr. (Permit) The application of Andrew Wierenga for permission to erect a small build ling at the corner of the alley between Washington and Orange Streets, south of Sun Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The building is to be used as a place of H storage for vegetables, etc. , and the adjoining property owners join in the request. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the ; application was ranted under supervision of the Building Inspector. �I COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Corresponding Secretary of the local ContemporaryII ' Club advising the Council of the Club 's recommendation that the pepper trees on , Brookside Avenue near the Post Office be„preserved far the present", and not be removed Ito make room for auto parking, was presented and ordered filed. li BIDS - Gasoline This being the time set for opening of bids for supplying the City with Jg asoline for the year ending December 31, 1935, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Shell Oil Company m Ilandard Oil CompanL Gilmore Oil Company, Ltd. Union Oil Company of California General Petroleum Corporation of California The Texas Company Metropolitan Oil Distributors The proposals being the same as to price, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, 1 ` seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the General Petroleum Cor oration of California, wash ', awarded the contract for the first 3 month period, with Councilman Stutt not voting . 123 . BILL OF SALE The Clerk presented bill of sale of improvements-Parcels No. 24 & 25 to Chas A. Peake & John Swetkovich, as per bids and awards at the regular meeting of this Council, December 5, 1934, which was ordered filed. HIGHWAY 99 Andersen Flume Gate Company submitted a proposal of moving and setting_ M ,: up its place of business under Highway 99 proceedings, which was ordered filed. Geo S. Biggin, owner of real estate affected by Highway 99 proceedings, c*' filed a written notice rescinding any agreement heretofore made with the City relative to the right of way for said Highway 99 over his property. (Taxes) The Tax Collector called attention of the Board to a request of owners : of property affected by Highway 99 proceedings for a refund of City taxes on the portion lof property to be taken for Street purposes, and stated that the total amount of refunds , of City taxes as pro-rated on values fixed by the County Assessor 's office is ap.proxi- mately$700.00. The City Attorney stated that the County was ready to make such refunds of County taxes upon request of this Board, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: "Resolved that the City Attorney be and he is hereby authorized and directed to petition the Board of Super- visors of San Bernardino County for a cancellation of the 1934-1935 county taxes assessed against the various parcels of real property sought to be condemned by this city for the purpose of widening and extending Central Avenue, the said property so sought and the property sought to be relieved from said tax lien being particularly described in that certain action now pending in the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, entitled City of Redlands, plaintiff, vs. Bessie S. Albert, et al, defendants, No. 36900.° The City Attorney expressed the opinion that the claims for refunds were , just and legal. Action relative to refund of City taxes was deferred until next meeting. The City Attorney and Council members considered some of the matters „pertaining to settlement for right of way over property of May Rex in which Rex is demand- ing approximately $750.00 net damages for land taken, as against a tentative agreement :to donate the land. The matter, was left in the hands of the Attorne with power to act, Councilman Krumm opposing. SERA Miss Haven of the SERA, addressed the Council in request for additional 'equipment for the local headquarters, stating she needed 6 typewriters, 7 chairs, lumber : for booths, etc. , on account of the increased case load now totaling approximately 1800 , families in the district. The request was considered at some length and referred to ' Counci]man Bruggemeyar with power to act. Councilman Brhggemeyer presented the request of Supt . Ferguson for 100 'chairs far use at the two recreation centers. Referred to Councilman Maccubbin to contact ( the Veteran's of Foreigh Wars relative to the return of that number of chairs to the City from the chairs loaned the organization a short time ago. 124 A few minor alterations and repairs at the recreation center at 4.08 Orange) H 'Street was left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer, with power to act. Councilman Bruggemeyer reported that a brick barbecue pit could be had for, Sylvan Park, without cost to the City, if it was desired. The proposal was received II' favorably by Board members and referred to Councilman Stutt and Park Supt. Ferguson, 1, , with power to act. II' Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Stutt, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the City bear the expense of heating and light-i j ing at the two recreation centers. Councilman Maccubbin reported a wood cutting project under SERA. LAND - Sewer _ The Attorney presented a proposal of A J. Sayre to sell the City some 400, —71 acres of land adjoining_ the City sewer plant. No more land being needed, the Council , directed the Attorney to advise Mr. Sayre that it was not interested in such a purchase., TRANSFER - Funds �I Upon request of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer second-r, ed by Councilman Maccubbin, a transfer of $596 .12 from the Water Department of the General Fund to the Meter Deposit account was authorized. 11 DEMANDS 1, The Clerk verbally presented the request of the Consolidated Steel Corpor ation for payment of its demand of approximately $3065 .90 due for pine for the water high line. The Mayor and Water Commissioner stated that the demand was held up pending the ilompany making_good, under the contract, defective pipe, etc. , and the Mayor and Comm- jjissioner stated that the Engineer had already reported the trouble to the Company. The , Attorney was directed to give them official written notice of the complaint. POLICE DEPARTMENTI/ Councilman Krumm suggested that the large traffic buttons at street intersections be removed and a circle and directin_ lines be sainted on the street. He I, also suggested that ChiefofPnlice Thomas remain at home for a complete rest from his I illness. The suggestions met with the approval of the Board. MEETS Street Commissioner Maccubbin was authorized and directed to employ such additional trucks as necessary for the immediate removal of brush, etc. from the streets. ' In answer to an inquiry by Councilman Krumm, Councilman Maccubbin assured, the Board that dips and curb and gutter hazards at Street intersections were being elimlH mated as fast as possible. FINANCIAL A proposed agreement between the City and Mitchell & Johnson, Attorneys, II JI , relative to the collection of franchise taxes that may be due the City was presented and; 11 ' explained by Mayor and Attorney and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: II 125 RESOLVED that the Mayor and President of the Council of the City of Redlands be, and he is hereby, authorized and instructed, and the City Clerk to attest for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, that certain agreement dated the 19th day of December, 1934, by and between the City of Redlands, as party of the First Part, and Mitchell & Johnson, as party of the Second Part . AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to appoint two representatives of and from the City of Redlands who, with the Mayor of said City of Redlands, shall constitute the three members of the Franchise Investigation Association from said City . C' hit MISCELLANEOUS The payment of witness fees in the Lyle vs Thomas civil suit; bonds for moving houses from Central Avenue under Highway 99 proceedings were considered and referred to theCityAttorney for action. _CHRISI1 AS A vote of appreciation was extended to the Treasurer's and Clerk's depart- ' men s 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 Commissioner. j further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned) , to meet at 10 o 'clock, A. M. , Wednesday, December 26, 1934. iAttest: ' 4K (Lge I7Y-------njerg SinUfs it er. . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California December 26, 1934- 10 o'clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer . Absent: City Treasurer. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to give consideration Ho the request of Joe Mangano for assistance by the City in the erection of a wall for a distance of approximately 75 feet from the west line of Center Street at the. SWD between : Brookside Avenue and Glenwood Drive, and any other business demanding attention. The Council having personally inspected the ditch and premises and given ' due consideration to Mr. Mangano's request, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the Engineer prepare data and set up for the improvement as a SERA project was unanimously adopted. I i 126 APPLICATION 1 The application of M. J. Rushen, 617 East Citrus Avenue, for a position on the Police force, was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning ' Commission held on December 10, 1934, was presented and ordered filed: Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission on December 10, 1934 at 7:30 P.M. Present: President Moore. Members, Collett, Sexton, Sweeney, ,j Williamson, Ford, Fowler, Hartzell. Also Councilmen Krumm and Stutt. 11 The matter of automobile parking space at the new U. S. Post Office was again discussed by the members of the Commission and the Councilmen who were present. After considerable exchange of views, on motion of Mr. Sweeney, seconded by Mr. Ford and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the Planning Commission make no recommendations for increasing or changing parking space at the U. S. Post Office and that the Commission is particularly opposed to the removal of any trees or of any part of the parking space on Brookside Avenue. The matter of a cross-town street from Colton Avenue southerly to or near the Post Office was discussed. However, no action was taken as no one was prepared to make a specific recommendation. It was decided that sometime soon after the first of the year a public meeting would be called for the members of the Council, the members of the Planning Commission and such of the public as are interested in this cross-town 11 road. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. TAXES The Clerk presented petitions of W. E_ Howard, c/o Tax Research, Inc:j, for cancellation and refunds of City taxes on a portion of Lot 11, Block 8, Town Plat, ii loccupied by the Western Union, a public utility, on the grounds that property so used isl not subject to local tax. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the petitions were ordered filed for investigation and future consideration. HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney advised the Board that the fate Highway Commission! ' and May Rex had reached an agreement to pay Rex $12,580.00 for clearance of right of way onher property in Highway 99 proceedings, subject to the City paying Rex $750.00 net for the land to be taken. Expressed opposition by Council members resulted in action ii being deferred until the next meeting at which time the Attorney was directed to have all , copy of the agreement before this Board. 11 CITY JUDGE (Recordsz) A proposal that this City 's policy of combining the office of Cites Recorder (Judge) with that of Justice of the Peace in this district be changed was ' given consideration, after which a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly seconded, that j the office of the City Recorder (Judge) be declared vacant January 7, 1935, was unani- mously adopted, with the understanding that an appointment to fill the vacancy will probably be made at the regular meeting on January 2, 1935. The application of Peter G, Mc Iver, Justice of Peace elect, for the position of City Recorder (Judge) was presented, 127 1 and ordered filed. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: IF �� 4 City Ax Mayor of t e City of Redlands, California. r7 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California January 2, 1935 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of December 19, 1934 and the adjourned regular meeting of December 26, 1934, were read and approved. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS -- Chairs 4 At a recent meeting of this Board, upon request of the SERA for chairs fori. the recreation center, it was determined to request the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a return of the chairs loaned them a few months ago, and Mr. Swan of the Veterans of Foreign Wars addressed the Council in request that the organization be aermitted to retain the use of the chairs for a longer period in. that the organization had repaired then and ' were using them three times a week. After due consideration it was suggested that temporary seats be fixed at the recreation center and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Veterans of Foreign Wars were permitted to retain the chairs until further orders of the Council. CONTRACT - EXTENSION itUpon request, Mr. Longstaff was granted a 20 day extension of time for j removal of the building at the SE corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue, upon ' motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. CITXJUDGE -- Recorder Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the policy of former Councils in combining the office of City Judge with that of Justice of Peace in this district was rescinded and the offices separated. ! Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the Ju.sice of Peace elect was tendered the_use of the present quarters of the Justice ! of Peace and Recorder in the City Hall at a rental price of $5.00 a month, the City Judge to hold his court in the Council Chamber. 128 The Mayor then called for the appointment of the City Judge and the ' Clerk presented the applications of John L. Sweesy, Chas G. Potter, Robert d. Bradley., !I Jr. , Peter G. McIver, F. P. Meserve and W. 0. Cook. Upon suggestionwof Councilman Bruggemeyer, it was determined to make the selection by secret ballot. The first ballot' resulted in one vote each for Meserve, McIver and Potter and two votes for Sweesy. Ther second ballot resulted in one vote for McIver and four votes for Meserve, and the appoint- ment of F. P. Meserve, City Judge, was made unanimous upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, effective January 7, 1935, and to serve at the pleasure of this Board. I COMMUNICATIONS Communications from Lina K. Ward, Dwight Street, and Catherine C. Brown,_ Sunset Drive, this City, protesting the maintenance of a dog kennel at Sunset Drive and , Pacific Street on account of the noise and disturbing effect upon residents of that vicinity, were presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for advice as to legal ways and means to remedy the 1, 111 situation. REPORTS Reports of the City Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector for the month of December, 1934, and District Engineer Sullivan, State Highway Division, of , the construction of Storm Water Ditch in Central Avenue Highway 99 improvement, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Bruggemeygr verbally reported the purchase of equipment for SERA headquarters, granted per request of Miss Haven at the meeting of , December 19, 1934. PETITION Petition . 4121, Neil McMullin, et al, for the improvement by "rocking" the Morey Storm Water Drain, (between San Mateo and Center Streets) from near Chestnut 41' Avenue and San Mateo Street to Brookside Avenue, was presented and ordered filed, and the Engineer was directed to include same in the SWD-SERA projects set up for such purposes, and the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute this and the Mangano Storm Water Ditch projects for and on behalf of the City. PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held December 31, 1934, at the City Hall in pursuance of notice mailed h to each member. Present: President Moore, Members .Ford, Collett, Hinckley, Sweeney, Hartzell. The petition of H Hoffman for leave to remove a pepper tree in front of 833 West Colton Avenue claiming the tree to be in bad condition was presented. A motion duly made and seconded it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that this petition be granted. The petition of Frank. B. Mills of 620 West Clark Street for leave to remove two pepper trees and replace the same with two 1, Camphor trees at the northwest corner of, Michigan ,and Clark Street �, was presented and by motion Unanimously adopted to recommend to the City Council that this petition be denied. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. 129 I Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, IIthe recommendations were approved and so ordered. The Mayor named Horace Williamson and Jay Sexton to succeed themselves as members of the Planning Commission for the term ending December 31, 1938. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. ORANGE SHOW r-+ o'D Horace Williamson, President of the Local Chamber of Commerce, lio Qaddressed the Board in request for aid of the Park Department and an appropriation of 1350.00 for preparation of this City's exhibit at the next National Orange Show. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was £ranted by the unanimous vote of the Board. BARBECUE PIT Park Commissioner Stutt reported that the plan pnaposed for a barbecue pit in Sylvan Park had been abandoned, the need for same not justifying the expenditure required. LIBRARY BOARD The Mayor named Kirke H. Field and J J. Prendergast to succeed them sleves as members of the Library Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 1937. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIET The Mayor named Lee M. Johnson, Frank W. Moore and A. B . Drake to I succeed themselves as members of the Architectural Board of Review for terms ending December 31, 1935, December 31, 1936 and December 31, 1937, respectively. The action of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. IIJAIL SITE -- Bids The following proposal for the purchase of the City Jail and site as per advertisement, was presented, publicly opened and declared: Geo. S. Big_gin $1001.00 Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the bid of Mr. Big.gin was accepted and the award made accordingly. The building_ of a I' ;knew jail in the City Hall was left in the hands of. the Engineer and Police Commissioner " for details and plans as a SERA project. HIGHWAY 3 The following proposals for the moving, etc. of buildings as advertised under Highway 99 proceedings, were submitted, publicly opened and declared: James Castle Charles E. Moore Adv. No. 1 211 West Central Avenue-Parcel # 36 $ 487.00 $ 485.00 ' ! Adv. j. 2 301 West Central Avenue-Parcel # 39 522.00 555 .00 ' 307 West Central Avenue- " 727.00 860.00 jI 309 West Central Avenue- " 426.00 635 .00 130 311 West Central Avenue-Parcel # 39 890.00 900.00 313 West Central Avenue- " 1,449.00 1,800.00 315 West Central Avenue- " 743.00 860.00 327 West Central Avenue- " 379.00 496 .00 TOTAL $ 5,623.00 $ 6, 591.00 The bid of Joseph R. Lippincott was not considered, it not comply- ing with the provisions of the advertisement calling for a deposit of 10% of the amount of the bid. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, award was made to James Castle subject to approval of Division of Highways of ' State of California. and subject to owner's right to, take the entire contract or any item thereof at the lowest price bid. The question of rebating City taxes on portions of property taken for Highway 99 improvement was continued until next meeting. The cancellation or rebate of a Street improvement Bond of approximately $6.73 on Lot 13, Block 18, Town Plat, portion of which is taken for , Highway 99 improvement was considered and determined that the remainder of theproperty should pay the bond. See page 136, re: contract-agreements Jaques & Cordoza and demand Knudsen Truck & Warehouse Co.-moving "Pete" . The City Attorney- again asked the Council. for instructions in regard to the settlement of May I and T. R. Rex for the land designated as Parcel No. 32,_ belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Rex, which is to be taken in the Central Avenue condemnation '! proceeding. He stated that the defendants are willing to accept the sum of $250.00 net to them to be paid from the funds collected from the assessment district in full payment for the land taken and for the damage to the remaining property for reason of severance. After discussion on motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, carried by the favorable votes of Councilmen Maccubbin and Stutt and Mayor Fowler, over the vote's in opposition of Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Krumm, the City Attorney was authorized to effect a settlement with May I. and T. R. Rex on the basis above suggested. STREET CAR AR LINES Mr. DeNyse of the Pacific Electric Railway Company, addressed the ' Council in request for the consent of the City for discontinuance of service over, and for removal of, the local Smiley Heights street car line on the grounds of non-use by the traveling public. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by d Councilman Stutt, that the request be granted was unanimously adopted, providing the Pacific Electric Railway Company place the street in satisfactory condition under plans of the Engineer. Councilman Krumm then moved that the City advertise for sale a bus service franchise, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and unanimously adopted with details to be worked out later. POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Police Commissioner Krumm, Walter E. Patter- , son was appointed to the Police force at a salary Of1125 .00 per month, effective January 1, 1935. Police Commissioner Krumm advised the Council of plans for acquiring '' 131 and training a dog for police service; also that an1-ni ht service is now maintained II at headquarters. He recommended that the Attorney prepare and submit to this Board, an Ordinance prohibiting the drinking of hard liquor upon any sidewalk, street or roadway in this City, and it was so ordered. He characterized the dances at the recreation center on West State Street as disgraceful and a source of trouble for the Police Depart- ment in maintaining order. Members of the Council expressed the opinion that the SERA Ct should properly supervise the activities and not put the extra burden on the police force. t::) = _EU SIN ESJS LICJEN.SEB < The question of license fee charged for business temporarily located in the City was considered, occasioned by the Mission Fruit Company coming in for the Christmas Holidays and obtaining the benefit of a low license fee as provided by City Ordinance. Referred to the City Attorney for investigation and recommendation as to the ' best way, if any, to remedy the situation. II MIS CELLAN EOSLS Councilman Krumm sought information as to apparently large expenditures for lumber, and the Engineer explained that the lumber was used principally for forms in Storm Water Ditch work. Councilman Maccubbin inquired as to placing traffie_and parking signs at the Post Office, and was informed that the signs were ordered and would soon be installed. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ' City C erk. inayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California January 16, 1935. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Assistant Engineer Westerbrook. Absent: Engineer Hinckley. 111 The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL Leonard Leest again sought action by the Council on his demand for ' payment of exoense incurred in removal from Central Avenue under Highway 99 proceedings. r, 132 —117 He was informed that the question involved in payment of such claim would probably be I submitted for Court action in the very near future. Mr. Leest also suggested that a pedestrian traffic lane be made across West Citrus Avenue at the west line of Third Street intersection, claiming that more people cross at that point than at the east int- ersection where the lane is now located. Police Commissioner stated that such lane had' been ordered, and further urged that the Street department hasten the work of repainting traffic lanes. DEMANDS Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was authorized and directed to institute a suit againsttheCity Treasurer to compel payment of such demands as have been approved and '' ordere11�y a majority vote of this Council, payment of which is now refused by the , Treasurer on the grounds of not being a legal claim against the City. APPLICATION - Sign The application of Ray Brownlee for permission to hang a Neon sign at 15 East Central Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The application was granted upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the same having been': approved by the Building inspector. The mayor- at this time expressed disfavor of the 1 practice of Council members signing applications for hanging of signs, and suggested that a change be made in the policy of the board requiring all such applications to be presented to the Council for abtion. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council;, man Maccubbin, that authority to act upon applications for the hanging of signs be placed in the hands of the Building Inspector and Commissioner, was unanimously adopted. DEED A deed from Virginia Gallotto, widow, conveying to the City a parcel of " land for Norwood Street. extension north, was presented, accepted and ordered placed ofd, record. The Street Commissioner was directed to place a barrier at the north end of the Street and to properly sign same. TAXES The following petitions for correction of property asseAsments were presented by the Clerk: Petition No. 33, N ,E Howard for cancellation of 40% of 1934 assessment on Lot 1:1, Block 8, Town Plat, used by the Western Union Telegraph Company and for a refund of taxes paid on said property for the years 1931, 1932 & 1933; Petition No . 34, owners of properties taken under Highway 99 proceedings for cancellation and refunds of 1934 assessment and taxes as per list attached; together it with a written opinion and consent of the City Attorney; Petition No. 35, for addition to 1934 tax roll of $1500.00 for improvements on ' West 50 feet of Lot 3, Fairview Tract No. 4, omitted in error at assessment time. !i After due consideration, action on Petition No. 33 was deferred until next meet ing; Petition No . 34 was granted by a majority vote of Councilman Maccubbin, Stutt and "' 13'3 Mayor Fowler, with Councilmen Krumm and Bruggemeer opposing; Petition No. 15 was granted and ordered by the unanimous vote of the Board. HIGHWAY 93 The following proposals for sale of buildin, as advertised under Highway 99 proceedings, were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Name of Bidder Amount of Bid Adv. No, 1 415 West Central Avenue-Parcel # 41 0, D. Andrews $ 28.00 George Webber 15. 50 E. Id. Montgomery 20.00 Manuel Jaques 21.00 Adv. No. 2 421 West Central Avenue-Parcel # 42 V. Cordoza 15 .00 E. M. Montgomery 1.00 George Webber 5. 50 Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, awards of above proposals were made as follow Adv. No. 1 0. D. Andrews - Parcel ## 41 $ 28.00 Adv. No. 2 V. Cordoza - Parcel # 42 $ 15. 00 subject to the approval of the Highway Commission. All other bids were rejected and the, Clerk was authorized and directed to refund cash and/or checks to the unsuccessful bidders. The Clerk presented a notice from the Sunset Orange Comoany, owner of Parcels No. 36 & 39, that it elects to take the contract for amount of the lowest bid for the removal of improvements from said parcels in full payment for the improvement damage, and to (at its own expense) clear the right of way sought, of the obstructions, claiming such right under reservations in the prior agreement. On motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it is resolved to reject the bid of James Castle, the lowest bidder submitted at the last meeting, for the removal of the improvements, and it is further resolved to contract with the Sunset grange Company for the payment of 15623.00 to it in full payment of all improvement damage on Parcels 36 & 39, the owner to remove such improvements as are ,, obstructions on the right of way sought across said parcels, and that the Mayor and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to enter into such a contract with said Sunset Orange Company. The notice of acceptance was ordered filed. (Contracts) Contracts for the moving and resetting of improvements on Parcels No. 35 and 40 awarded on December 5, 1934 to W R. Atkin and J. W. Hays, et al, respectively, were presented and ordered filed. 11TRANSFER -- Funds Upon request of the City Treasurer, the sum of $11,000,i00jia&o ere_d— temporarily transferred from the Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931, Principal Fund, to the General Fund; and the sum of $11,000.00 from the General Fund to the Interest and ' 134 ISI Sinking Fund of the Municipal Water Bonds. I ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 777, Declaring it unlaxfitl to drink or consume !' intoxicating liquor on public streets and ways within the City of Redlands, was introduced by Councilman Krumm, publicly read, and laid over under the rules. S. E. R. A. A communication from G Herbert Cole, project supervisor of adult education, advising the Council of a "home garden" project in the use of the vacant, lots immediately west of the Medical Arts Building on East Vine Street, and requesting the II wasresented and ordered filed. City to supply without cost, the necessary water for same After due consideration, and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, therequest was granted. Finance Commissioner Krumm entered a verbal protest to what he termed I, an extravagant expenditure for supplies to the SERA tree surgery project; that semi- H Cityshow monthly claims against the. purchases of brooms, axes, files, saws, etc. , in great numbers. Councilman Maccubbin explained that with the large number of men ! working on the project it required a great number of tools, all of which are checked ini 11 and out each day, showing a heavy loss by breakage. The question of codification of the City ordinances under SERA project o was referred to the Mayor for investigation and recommendation. SII Councilman Bruggemeyer was authorized to secure a stove for Recreation , Center No. 2 and three filing sections and additional equipment for SERA headquarters. I' The question of purchasing chairs or securing lumber for seats at the Recreation Centers) was referred to the Mayor with power to act. The question of Public Liability Insurance for recreation projects when the City is paying the rental for headquarters was referred to the City Attorney ' for investigation and report . �� POBT�S Reports of the Clerk for the quarter ending December 31, 1934; and the 1 Clerk, Treasurer and Board of Health for the month of December, 1934; and of City Judge' Potter for the period of December 31, 1934 to January 5, 1935, inclusive, and of W. T. Ferguson, Superintendent of SERA Recreation activities, were presented and ordered filed. COMMUN ICAT IONS I, A communication from Peter G. McIver, Justice of Peace, expressing appreciation for, and acceptance of, the Councilts tender to him the use of quarters in o the City Hall at a nominal rental of $5.00 a month, was presented and ordered filed. JA The Clerk presented a communication from the State Department of , Aocial Welfare relative to plans for a new jail in the City Hall. Referred to Engineer',' and Police Commissioner in the preparation of plans, etc. 13 BUSINESS LICENSE The question of license charges for business temporarily located in the City was deferred, and a communication from the manager of the local Business Men's Association suggesting a conference of interested business men and City officials was presented and ordered filed. PRESIDENT!,S URTHDAY BALL - January_3Q,_19_351-1 — �.� The Clerk presented a telegram from Henry L. Doherty, Chairman of the National Committee President' s Birthday Ball, requesting the Mayor to accept chairman- C Hship of the local committee for the ball to be held the evening of January 30, 1935. Postmaster James Stone was present and urged the City to lend its aid. After due consid- eration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, s;conded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the Pdayor was named Chairman and Postmaster Stone 1st Vice-Chairman; and the sum of $50.00 was appropriated toward the expense of same upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, second- " ed by Councilman Krumm, with all plans left in the hands of the Chairmen with_power to act. FIRE HOSE The purchase of 400 feet of le fire hose was recommended by the Council and referred to the Mayor with power to act. BUILDING -- Libby A controversy between the Building Inspector and E. S. Libby as to repairs , necessary to be made to the Libby building on East Citrus Avenue before a permit issue for electricity to be turned on, was brought to the attention of the Board by Councilman! Bruggemeyer, and referred to the Building inspector and Commissioner, with a statement by the Mayor that the Board of Examiners was available for such controversies. RESOLUTION The thayor announced the death of Dr. Geo. S . Weger• of the Weger Health School, this City, which occurred January 16, 1935, and the Clerk was directed to prepare Suitable resolutions and present to this Board for adoption. G , u .LING The operation of marble and ball machines, punch boards, etc. , was referred ' to the Attorney and Police Commissioner for investigation as to gambling features and to report their findings to this Board. MISCELLANEOUS A change in the lumbing ordinance; traffic signals and lanes; City Halle alterations and repairs under SERAL were discussed without action. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: er Air g cZ C6/ Ci y erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1 1_36 (Portion minutes-Jan. 2, 1935, omitted in error by Clerk) The Attorney presented contract-agreements in the condemnation proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San Bernardino" County, California, with Manuel Jaques and V. & C. Cordoza for the purchase of improvements on Parcels No. 41 & 42 for the sums of L26 .20 and $302.03, respectively. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the improvements above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the ', City of Redlands, stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to be paid ' from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with ii ' the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. II The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion duly seconded and adopted it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, the demand of Knudsen Truck & , Warehouse Company on the State Highway Commission for the sum of $17.50 for moving "Pete" shine shop (lease) from Parcel # 2/ was approved, subject to approval by the Highway Commission, on motion duly seconded and adopted. Attest: li lerk. it i 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II Redlands, California 1, February 6 , 1935 . 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Arumm, Stutt and Mayor ' Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. i Absent : None. r The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. til B. C. Torrance, 29 Kendall Street, addressed the Board in the interest oft the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan and requested the Council to memoralize Congress for its q g passage. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by 137 { Councilman Krumm, that this is not a proper matter for Council action was unanimously adopted. PETIflON Petition No. 4122, Mrs. N . Andrade,. et all, East Crescent Avenue, for bridge over SWD between East Highland Avenue and East Crescent Avenue, east of Cajon , Street, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. ,-1 C'' REPORT, Reports of the Clerk, Building Inspector, Fire Department for the month, actof January, 1935, and the Financial Statement of Mill Creek Water Owners as of December 31 . 1934, were presented and ordered filed. The Mayor reported the purchase of 400 feet of n" fire hose from W. L. Thornquest; the purchase of auto tires from George Hayes; the purchase of lumber for seats at the recreation centers. The Attorney reported no success in an effort toward elimination of the dog kennel operated by Peck & Smith near Sunset Drive. Further investigation and consideration was referred to Police Commissioner Krumm. The Attorney advised that Public Liability risk for the City at the ,,recreation centers was in his opinion very remote, and further action was deferred until February 11, 1935, 10 A. M. / The Attorney advised that the parties holding claims against - the City li Iiwhich have been approved for payment by the City Council and payment of which is refused! Eby the City Treasurer, would have to institute suit against the Treasul:a;--that the City cannot institute such a suit. APPLICATION The application of the Business Committee of the Junior Class of the 'University of Redlands for permission to hang a banner over the Street intersection at State & Orange Streets, was presented and ordered filed. After considerable discussion ' as to the policy of the Board in such matters, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman waccubbin, that the request be granted, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes : Councilmen Krumm, Maccubbin & Bruggemeyer Noes : Councilman Stutt and payor Fowler Absent: None The Mayor then presented the verbal request of the Fox-Redlands Theatre for permission to hang a banner over the street advertising Will Rogers. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the request was unanimously granted. The application of Ray Brownlee for permission to siperate a billiard :and pool hall at 344 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. The application was granted upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATJONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Ars. George S. Weger, this City, acknowledging expression of sympathy; li 138 From Dave Overturf, San Francisco, P.W.A. Specialist; From Mitchell & Johnson, Attorneys, Los Angeles, relative to , Franchise taxes; From Hugh Montgomery, endorsing Councilman Krumm ' s attitude on liquor drinking, etc4 A copy of a resolution adopted by the local Contemporary Club protest- ing the location of the City jail at rear Of the City Hall. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 777, An Ordinance Declaring It To Be Unlawful For Any Person To Drink Or Consume Intoxicating Liquor On The Public Streets And Ways Within The', City Of Redlands, introduced at the last meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote`; 6 Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler Noes : None �I Absent: None. PLANNING COMMISSION Reports of the Planning Commission meetings held January 21, February 4 and 6, 1935, were presented and ordered filed: Special meeting of the Planning Commission held January 21, 1935, 7: 30 o 'clock, P. s. in pursuance of written notice mailed to each member. Present: President Moore, Members Collett, Ford, Fowler Williamson, Hartzell. Absent : Members Sweeney, Hinckley, Sexton. The reading of minutes of the previous meetings was dispensed with. The petition of Howard S. Smith for leave to have one Cocus Plumosis Palm tree situate on the south side of East State Street near the cornerof Fifth removed in order that the large clock now situate on front of the olf F. B. King jewelry store on Orange Street might be set at such location was presented, and after considerable discussion, was con- tinued for further consideration until the regular meeting to be held February 4. E. S, Libby appeared before the Commission to endorse and urge the institution of proceedings to open and improve a connecting highway extending north and south across the portion of the City from about the location of the new U . S. Post Office to Colton Avenue, recommending that First Street be extended south from its present junction with Central Avenue, also that Citrus Avenue be widened and extended north- westerly from its junction with Brookside Avenue to U. S. Highway 99 . General discussion was had and on motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was resolved to continue the matter for further discussion until the regular meeting of this Commission on February 4-and that the members of the City Council be invited to attend such meeting to participate in the discussion. The petition of J. L. Irvin for leave to remove two pepper trees in front of No. 316 East Fern Avenue and to replace the same with Palms was presented. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that such petition be granted and that the variety of the palms to be planted in the place of the two removed trees be determined by Mr. Collett and the City Engineer. The petition of Marie Brakebill for permission to remove the pepper tree, in front of No. 102 Center Street was presented. After consideration, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was resolved to recommend that the petition be denied. 139 - -- - - - -- It appearing that the City Council has appointed Horace Williamson and Jay C. Sexton as members of the Planning Commission due to the term of office of the two gentlemen named having expired as such members, and that the term of office of the officers of the Planning Commission has expired, the Planning Commission now proceeded to reorganize, and on motions duly made, seconded and carried, E. A. ivioore was reelected as President of the Commission for the ensuing year and Walter J. Hartzell as Secretary for the same period of time. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Regular meeting of the Planning Commission, of the City of Redlands, held February 4, 1935, 7: 30 P. I. in pursuance of notice given to each member. Present; Chairman Moore, Members Sexton, Williamson, Fowler, Ford, Hinckley, Collett, and Secretary Hartzell. Councilmen Stutt and Maccubbin were also present. The petitions of W. L. Pyle, H. C. Griswold, and J. E. Hesser for leave to remove certain trees on certain designated streets were laid over for consideration at a future meeting_, to be held after the members of the Commission have had an opportunity to study the various petitions. Petition of Howard Smith to have Palm tree situated on the south side of State Street directly west of Fifth Street removed or re-located on account of the installation near there of the large side walk clock was again considered. After some discussion matters were left to Engineer Hinckley with directions to prune and tie up such leaves in an endeavor to meet Mr. Smith's request for the removal of the tree. The matter was left open for further consideration after the affects of the Engineer ' s endeavours have been noted. Several property owners in the area to be affected by the proposed extension of First Street were present. Consideration was given to several suggestions about First Street extension also to the extension of Citrus Avenue west to connect with State Street at Highway 99. Upon motion of Hinckley, seconded by Collett, and unanimously carried by the vote of the members of the Planning Commission and Council members it was resolved to be the sense of this meeting that First Street should be extended and widened from Colton Avenue in a straight line south to Citrus Avenue. Two of the property owners expressed their disapproval of such action. By vote taken the Planning Commission expressed their approval of Extending West Citrus Avenue to State Street as shown on the Master Plan. Con- sideration was also given to the widening_ of the curve at Texas Street and West State Street so as to bring West State Street into Highway # 99 on a wide curve at that point. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. ,Special Meeting of the Planning Commission held February 6, 9 A. M. for the purpose of examining trees for which petitions for removal had been filed. Present: Chairman Moore, Members Fowler, Ford, Williamson, Collett and Hinckley. Petition of A_ Jacinto, 927 East Highland Avenue, for leave to remove Olive trees at the northeast corner of Clifton and San Mateo Streets was presented. On M©tion, unanimously adopte , the Planning Commission recommends the removal of four Olive trees and one Eucalyptus tree. The petition of L. L. Pyle for leave to remove Palm tree between 214 and 218 West Olive Avenue was next investigated. On 4 140 motion, unanimously adopted, the Planning Commission recommends that11 the petition be denied in that such removal will break an estab- lished line of trees and the widening of the driveway can be had without the removal of the Palm. The petition of H. C. Griswold for leave to remove two Pepper trees along West Sonora Street near Fern Avenue was examined. It was the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Pepper tree at the northwest corner of Fern Avenue and Sonora Street be removed but that the tree on Sonora Street be retained. The petition of J. E. Hesser for leave to remove one Pepper LI tree at 260 Myrtle Street was next considered. It was the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission that the tree be not removed but that the Street Department prune and attempt to preserve the tree. The petition of Arabella Webb for leave to remove three Pepper 11 trees at 937 Lawton Street was considered. It was the unanimous adoption of the Planning Commission that the tree be not removed in order that li the uniformity of street planning may be preserved. Upon motion duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the recommendations of the Commission; relating to tree removals were approved, and action was deferred on all other matters for future consideration. 11 TAXES AND APPROPRIATIONS Petition No. 33, W. E. Howard, for cancellation of 40% of 1934 taxes on 11 Lot 11, Block 8, Town Plat, used by the Western Union Telegraph Company, and for a refund of taxes paid on said property for the years 1931, 1932 & 1933 presented at the 1, last regular meeting was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to make the cancellation and refund accordingly. H Lawrence L. Moore addressed the Council in a plea for an appropriation to the local Community Hospital in recognition of the great number of charity cases I;. ; handled by the institution. Roy Coble, General Secretary of the local Y. M. C. A. , addressed the Council in a request for an appropriation toward the expense of the Association in its 1 public recreational program, and filed a letter from E. R. Fisher, member of the Board ii of Directors. ' The requests were considered at some length, after which motions by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Stutt and unanimously adopted, I'i the sum of $385.00 was appropriated to the Redlands Community Hospital for Hospitals- {'' zation service, and the sum of $380.00 to the Y. M. C. A. for its public recreation. rprogram, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the General Fund and charge to the charity and miscellaneous departments, t II respectively. G_ABasu The Clerk presented a request of Mr. Alchian, Garbage Collector, for the !, extension of his present contract for a period of five years from and after January 1, 41 1939. The request was ordered filed for future consideration. RESOLUTION The following resolution was presented by the Clerk and adopted by the unanimous vote of this Board; 141 li In Re: Death George S. Weger, M. D. WHEREAS, the Great Physician of the Universe has seen fit in His wisdom to terminate the earthly usefulness of our esteemed citizen George S. Weger, M. D. , thereby divesting his wife of the comfort, support and sustaining influence of a faithful and beloved husband; WHEREAS, the death of said George S. Weger inflicted a great loss upon this community as well as upon the institution which he established, (the Weger Health School) , NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the cc) City of Redlands, in regular meeting assembled does hereby extend. r.7 to Mrs. Katie C. Weger it's heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Council, and that the City Clerk transmit a copy of same to Mrs . Weger. SES The matter of spreading some gravel at the rear of the SERA headquarters building, 615 Orange Street, was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner, with power to act. The Mayor was authorized to execute the necessary pagers for SERA ;projects codifying the City ordinances and building approximately 300 feet of curbs and ; gutters on Herald Street, the owners of abutting property to pay for the materials. Matters pertaining to lumber for additional room at SERA headquarters. Hand for repairs to typewriters, etc. , was left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer with power to act. HIGHWAY 99 The following proposals for sale of buildings as advertised under Highway 99 proceedings, were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Name of Bidder Amount Adv. No. 1 420 East Central Avenue - Parcel 4 8 George Webber20 .00 W. A. Crow 18. 50 Carl Westlund 25.00 Chas A. Peake 15 . 50 0. D. Andrews 26.00 Adv. No. 2 428 East Central Avenue - Parcel 4 6 0. U. Andrews 31 .00 R. H. Cash 77.00 Ray Segars 41.00 ,Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously (,adopted, the proposal of O. U. Andrews of $26.00 for ivo. .420 East Central Avenue, was accepted and the award made accordingly, subject to approval of the Highway Commission; gall proposals for No. 428 East Central Avenue were rejected, there being some misunder- standing as to what plumbing and fixtures were subject to removal by Scotland, former owner, and the said improvements were ordered re-advertised, and also ordered that the !house be vacated at once . The City Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation 1proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. lAlbert, et al, Defendants, " action No . 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San ii 142 , Bernardino County, California, with the Southern Pacific Company for the clearance of right of way over its properties, installation of wigwags, etc. , as per plans of the I ' Highway Commission, for the sum of 164000.00 . The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the 11 clearance of the right of way above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California." The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, j empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on behalf jl of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second !I ' party in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to," be kept and performed. II STANDARD STATIONS, INC. At a meeting of this Council on October 3, 1934, H H. Ford made verbal ' application for a permit to build a filling station at the northeast corner of Orange , Street and Central Avenue, and a representative of the Standard Stations, Inc . , presented plans, etc. , which he stated had been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commissiibn, Fire Chief and Building Inspector, and the request was granted subject to the approval I, of the Planning Commission, Fire Chief, Building 'Inspector and Architectural Board of ,I, Review. The Building Inspector now refuses to issue a permit and files with this Board11 11 ' the written objection of the Architectural Board of Review and requests Council action in ' the matter . Frank W. Moore, member of the Architectural Board of Review addressed the Council in a plea that the Board of Review be sustained in its efforts toward better ' improvements along this main route through the City. The matter was considered at some " length by Council members, Mr. Moore and a representative of the Standard Stations, Inc.,P, ' after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, that the IL HBuilding Inspector issue a permit for the improvements per plans here submitted and complyring with the Uniform Building Code and City Ordinances (except the Architectural 'II Board of Review) was adopted by the vote of four Council members, the Mayor opposing. H GASOLTJVE G A representative of the Standard Oil Company suggested to the Council the', possibility of and desirability for making a very favorable contract for the purchase of. f gasoline for City cars for the ensuing year. After consideration, it was determined to I' call for proposals for supplying the City cars with gasoline for 3, 6, 9 and/or 12 months. 11 Bids to be opened at a meeting to be held at 10 A. M. , February 11, 1935 . ' I ' TRUCK - Pickup Upon recommendation of the Engineer, Street and Cemetery Commissioners, it was determined to call for proposals to supply the City with one truck for use by the 'E 143 Cemetery Department and one pick-up car for joint use of the Water and Street Lepartmentls. II , Bids to be opened at an adjourned session of this Board to be held at 10 A. M. , February ! 11, 1935. MISCELLANEOUS Police Commissioner Krumm reported no improvement in the condition of Chief Thomas confined at his home by a serious illness, and the Clerk was directed to convey C.� to the Chief the regrets of this Board and City employees at his continued illness. tip .0 Upon inquiry the Engineer was advised that the orders of this Board relative to use of City gasoline in emplo ees cars adopted August 1, 1934, is still in effect. Services of the Engineering Department in preparation of plans, etc . , for ; property owners under Highway 99 proceedings was questioned by Councilman Krumm, and further consideration deferred until the ad 'ourned meetin: on February 11, 1935 . The Engineer stated that the testing of the water high line by the pipe II Company was about finished, and the adjustment of their claim for the balance on pipe purchases would soon be ready for Council action. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. ' No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned to meet again on February 11 , 1935, at 10 o 'clock, A. M. 'Attest: a Qi fray erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California.. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands California C February 11, 1935 10 O'clock, A. M.. An adjourned regular meetingl of the City Council, City of Redlands, 'California, held at the regular place of meeting. ' Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer and Attorney . The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to receive and consider proposals for supplying the City with gasoline for its motor equipment, also proposals II for a 1 Ton truck and a pick-up car, and any other matters that might be presented. The following proposals for supplying gasoline were submitted, publicly opened and declared: 144 Shell Oil Company Metropolitan Oil Distributors Union Oil Company of California Standard Oil Company of California R ' The proposals submitted being practically the same, except the Metropolitan Oil Distrib utors, were ordered filed for consideration and action at the next regular meeting . following The1proposals for trucks as advertised were submitted, publicly opened II and declared: Rozier Brothers - Dodge Lange & Runkel, Ltd. - Chevrolet A. Osbun - Ford II Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted'!, the proposal of $648. 73 for 1935 Chevrolet Light Delivery Pick-up, Closed Cab insulated j against heat and cold, equipped with front bumper, spare tire, tube, and tire lock and ,. mounted with an express Pick-up body 72" long - 45 3/4" wide and 16" sides with a rolled ' flare above 16" on side, submitted by Lange & Runkel, Ltd. , was accepted; and upon motion of Councilman Krumn, sceconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, unanimbusly adopted, the 11 .1 proposal of $832.00 for 1935 131b In. Wheel Base Ford V-8 Truck with Closed Cab, Platform Body, with 600-20 Dual Tires on rear sxx: wheels, 600-20 tires on front wheels, submitted by A. Osbun, was accepted. All other proposals were rejected, and the purchass were authorized according to proposals accepted. JAIL SITE Messrs. L. M. Winston and E. P. Snyder of the Presbyterian Church membership, and Mrs. W. J. Morris of the Contemporary Club, entered verbal protests to !I -the location of the City jail in the City Hall building, plans for which have been ; prepared and are now awaiting approval of the State. Welfare Board. Police Commissioner ' Krumm expressed his opinion that the present plans were most feasible and that the jail it ; would not be an eye or ear sore to anyone, being enclosed within the walls of the City Hall building and not visible from the outside. Varying opinions were expressed by , Council members and final action was deferred for further consideration. WATER DEPARTMENT The purchase of a new billing machine for the Water Department was , recommended by the Water Commissioner and referred to Superintendent Hinckley, the Mayor and Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. PROJECTS The Mayor was authorized and directed to execute the necessary_pap.en for,� , SERA project for completion of Storm Water curbs and gutters in the northeast section oi Ithe City on Judson and Church Streets, San Bernardino and Pioneer Avenues. CITY BALL ISI The building of a new or remodeling of the present City Hall under the , anticipated public works program was considered at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krum, that the Engineer prepare and submit plans and estimates of cost for remodeling and repairing the present building under SERA; or public works program, was unanimously adopted. 11 II I 145 No other matters being presented, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest : "di ar• City P . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Q - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 20, 1935. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krum, Stutt and Mayor 'Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of February 6, 1935, and the adjourned regular meeting of February 11, 1935, were read and approved. VERBAL (Garbage - Dump) Mr. Alchian, City garbage collector, addressed the Council in request for ' action upon his petition filed at a former meeting for a five year extension of his contract with the City for the handling of garbage and lease of the dump. He stated ' that it was now necessary for him to install additional equipment at the dump which will , entail quite an expense and is hardly justified under the present contract and lease. The matter was considered at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that a five year extension to the present contract and lease be granted, was duly adopted, with Councilman Bruggemeyer opposing. The Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers and the t4ayr and the Clerk were authorized to_ execute same for and on behalf of the City. (Flags) C. N. Krenkler, 414 Cajon Street, addressed the Council in a protest to the City's failure in having its flags flying on the 12th, Lincoln's Birthday anniversary. Council members agreed with Mr. Krenkler, and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, the !,Mayor was authorized to secure the necessary flags and arrange for proper display. S. E. R. A. Councilman Bruggemeyer advised the board that the local sewing pr_oj_e.ct is likely to be discontinued unless a ground floor location can be had, and suggested that recreation center No. 1, northwest corner State and Third Streets be used and a new 146 u location be obtained for the recreation center. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the Mayor appointed Councilmen B n gemeyer and Maccubbit1 a c9.mmitt_e.e with full power to , ' act. The question of a written lease for sewingquarters was also referred to the committee for recommendation. Councilman Br_uggemeyer was authorized and directed to prnYide for better ventilation at the SERA headquarters, 615 Orange Street, per request of those in charge. SUNSET DRIVE Upon recommendation of Street Commissioner Maccubbin it was decided to [ ' co-operate with the County in the improvement of Sunset Drive, and the Engineer was directed to prepare a SERA project accordingly and the Mayor was authorized to execute ' same for and on behalf of the City. ___SWD_BRIDGE (Petition No. 4122-Andrade, et al) Upon recommendation of the Street Commissioner a bridge was ordered constructed over the SWD between East Highland and East Crescent Avenue, east of Cajon Street, per plans of the Engineer at an estimated cost of $100.00. ,SCHOOL OF TREE REPAIR,_ ETC. The Mayor was authorized to execute the necessary papers for SERA school rof Tree repair, etc. PLANNING COMMISSION Report of the Special meeting of the Planning Commission held on February 18, 1935, was presented and ordered filed: Minutes of the Special Meeting of Planning Commission held February 18, 1935 at 7: 30 P. M. pursuant to notice delivered to each member. Present: President Moore, Members, Collett, Sexton, Fowler, Hinckley, Hartzell, Ford,. Williamson. Absent Sweeney, Councilmen Stutt, Bruggemeyer and Krumm, also some 25 or 30 . citizens were present at the meeting . I The sole purpose of the meeting being that of discussing the proposition of a new city hall and the matter of the site for such, proposed building, such matters were considered at considerable length. President Moore, Mayor Fowler, Councilmen Krumm and Bruggemeyer, J. J. Suess, C. E. Blanc, E. S. Libby, and others expressed various views as to type of building and particularly as to location. Discussion was also had among the members of the Planning Commission. On motion of Sexton, seconded by Ford and unanimously carried, it was resolved by the Planning Commission that it recommend to the City Council the Eureka Street location proposed by Mayor Fowler as the logical and best site for the city hall. Chairman Moore then presented the same question to the members of the audience and by practically a unanimous vote the resolution adopted by the Planning Commission was approved by the audience. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. COMMUNICATIONS F, A communication from the local Town Club protesting that "Bank Night" as conducted by the Fox-Redlands Theatre is in effect gambling and should be abolished, was presented and tabled, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman ' Maccubbin. 147 A communication from the Chairman of the Architectural Board of Review, seeking information as to its duties, etc. , was referred to the Mayor for investigation and recommendation. Members of the Board expressed themselves that the Architectural Board should confine their work to viewing plans for buildings costing more than $1000.00 land for fronts of buildings on the main public streets. ,!1 SEWAGE PLANT Upon motion duly adopted, the local sewage disposal plant was entered in, v.� the annual California Sewage Works merit contest. A communication from the Chairman and Secretary of the Association was presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS An application of Mrs. J_ G. Mitchell, Loma Linda, for permission to serve food in the park to the women of the* sewing project, was presented and ordered filed, 'Councilman Bruggemeyer suggesting that the location of the sewing project would likely be changed in the near future. The application of Edwardo Rodriguez for permission to erect a tent and 'i hold gospel meetings at Herald Street, was presented and_granted upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. REPORTS it Reports of the Treasurer and Board of Health for the month of January., 1935; were presented and ordered filed. The written report of Attorney Hartzell relative to payment of certain ;,expenses connected with Highway 99 improvement together with copies of a letter from 'District Engineer Sullivan and memorandum of agreement between the City and State were presented, read and ordered filed. HIGHWAY 99_ parcel # 6 The following proposals for sale of building. at 428 East Central AvenueAas 'advertised under Highway 99 proceedings, were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Ethel S. Cook $ 111.00 Hennes C. Johnson 60.00 Manuel S. Mello 40.00 7 Mrs. Florence E. Wheeler 52.50 Bessie Kingsley 28.00 John H. Elkins 103.00 R. H. Cash 57.50 Orren D. Andrews 41.00 E. H. Ames 50.25 J. A. Marks 83.00 !'Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted,: 'award was made to Ethel S. Cook subject to approval of the Division of Highways of the 'State of California. All other bids were rejected and the Clerk was authorized and directed to refund cash and/or checks to the unsuccessful bidders. .,' BILL OF SALE The Clerk presented at bill of sale of improvements at 420 East Central Avenue to Q. D. Andrews as per bids and award at the regular meeting of this Council, February 6, 1935, which was ordered filed. 148 i GAO�TE Action on bids and award of contracts for supplying the City motor equipment with gasoline, deferred from the last meeting, was next considered, and upon rl motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the Metropolitan) jl , Oil Distributors was awarded the contract for April-May-June; and the Standard Oil Company for July-August-September, 1935, at the rates set out in their respective bids;. Wand the purchasing •department was authorized to contract with the Union Oil Company and General Petroleum Corporation for the next succeeding three and six months periods at , the same rate, if so desired. 1 CEMETERY ; The policy of the City furnishing grave markers for deceased war 1 veterans was questioned when a demand of the American Legion for the sum of $48.76 for markers supplied was presented. Commissioner Stutt stated he was under the impression that this matter was settled last fall when the local veterans' organizations petitioned)' ' this Council for a more considerate attitude in such matters, and that he 'recommended the payment of the bill and also future bills of -a like nature. Upon motion of Council- , man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the recommendations of the Commissioner it were approved and ordered, payable out of the Cemetery department of the General Fund. FINANCES Finance Commissioner Krumm recommended that no advance payments be made to regular City employees between regular pay days, and it was so ordered. The question of the City continuing_payment for lighting the clock recently moved from Orange to State Street was brought up by the Clerk and was determined to continue the present policy. HOUSE NUMBERS - STREETS The numbering of houses was next considered, and it was determined to continue as set out by the orduinances ,and resolutions . MISCELLANEOUS it The Mayor advised the Council of the meeting of the District League of II California Municipalities at San Bernardino, Thursday, February 21,1935, with dinner at L15 : 30 P. M. The dog kennel near Sunset Heights; annoyance of dogs at 238 Grant Street; Curtis V. Edwards blocking the street at hiss place of business on Sixth Street;• 'I�, I. lew City Hall location; metal markers at street intersections, etc. , were discussed ',without action. 11 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 615 r(2i( � ,Qr City—Crerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 149 Redlands, California.March 6, 1935. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. r Absent: none. L7 it C The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS Mr. Smith, South Avenue near Cajon Street, addressed the Board in protest to removal by the Street Department of a .i .e culv- . - .h- d •v- ta thereby making a deep gutter crossing into his place. Mr. Smith requested that the gutter crossing pipe be replaced, stating that he would pay for the pp if the City would place it. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, it was referred to the Street Commissioner and Engineer with power to act. - SERA - Recreation Bob Howard in charge of local SERA recreation project, addressed the Board in request for quarters more suitable than the City Hall Auditorium for his work, stating that many of the activities were necessarily curtailed since the change of location !with the sewing project. It was stated by Councilman Maccubbin that the Knights of Columbus [hall on East State Street could be had for $50.00 a month. After due consideration, the matter was referred to Councilmen Maccubbin and Bruggemeyer with full power to act. !;Councilman Krumm not voting. Councilman Bruggemeyer requested the installation of a drinking fountain At Recreation No. 2, and it was so ordered, under his supervision. PETITIONS Petition No. 4123, F. A. Morgan, et al, for the appointment of W. J. Wilson, 'as night watchman for the district bounded by Sun Avenue, Pearl Avenue, Sixth Street and First Street, was presented and ordered filed. Councilmen expressed opposition to the (appointment of special officers, but expressed themselves as in full sympathy with the efforts of the petitioners and the Clerk was directed to so advise Mr. Morgan. The co- 'operation of the Police Department was pledged, with details to be worked out by the !Police Commissioner and parties interested. APPLICATIONS The application of Isaac Gay, Minister of the Gospel, for permission to erect- a tent and hold religious services at the Northeast corner of Stuart Avenue and 1First Street, was presented, sranted and ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The application of W. L. Pyle for permission for the Masonic Temple ;Association to build a steel stairway along the south wall of the Temple was presented And ordered filed, pending more definite details from the Association and Building Inspector; 150 FiEE013,T S Ij Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector � 1 for the month of February, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Maccubbin reported progress in the program abr improvement of Sunset Drive. PLANNING COMMISSION The following, report of the Planning Commission was ordered filed: 11 11 Minutes of pular Meeting of the Planning Commission held March 4, 1935 at 7: 30 P. M. pursuant to notice sent each member. Present: Chairman Moore, Members Collett, Williamson, Fowler, Ford, and Hartzell. Absent, Sweeney, Hinckley and Sexton. The petition of R. E. Weeks for leave to move Palm tree about four feet to the south which is at present situated between 135 and 137 San Mateo Street was presented. The Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends that such petition be j ranted. The petition of Joe Jacinto for leave to remove the big tree on the sde of North Fountain Avenue at the corner of old California Street was presented. The Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends that the petition be granted and that if the city can secure the cooperation of the property owners for the care of the new planting that the city furnish and plant three WashingtoniaRobusta hear the place from which the large tree is to be removed. The petition of Mack Castellanos for leave to remove the pepper tree in front of 1143 Ohio Street was presented. By unanimous vote, the Planning Commission recommends that said petition be i ranted. The petition of Stuart Pettingill for leave to remove the first five Magnolia trees on the north side of East Citrus Avenue immedi- ately east of Judson Street was next presented. After careful con- sideration, by unanimous vote, the Planning Commission recommends the said petition be denied but that the said property owner be urged to irrigate these trees. The petition addressed to the Mayor and Street Superintendent of property owners in the block on Alvarado Street between Cypress 11 and Palm Avenue requesting that the street trees in that block be pruned in a less severe manner than many of the street trees are being pruned was referred back to the Street Superintendent with the suggestion that his conscience and the need of the trees be his guide. Mr. Isaac Ford read the report of the T ee Planting Committee as to recommendation for street planting throughout the city. The matter received general discussion but was laid on the table until the next regular meeting in hopes that there would be full attend- ance of the Planning Commission at such date. ij Mr. Ford also presented a large scale map of the location of the proposed new City Hall. This matter likewise received some consideration and discussion but no action taken. it No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. ' The recommendations of the Commission were approved, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. ,_ HIGHWAY 9� E The City Attorney presented contract-agreements in the condemnation , proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. 'Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San h ;Bernardino County, California, with Paul Lubinsky for the clearance of right of way over; his property (Parcel # 16) for the sum of $5495 .00 and 0. W. Harris for the clearance 1 151 of ri ht of way over his property (Parcel 31) for the sum of $3697.00, as per plans ' of the dighway Commission. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the clearance of the rights of way above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amounts specified is to be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which is being advanced by the }7 State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of 'California. The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman ' Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreements, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. The Attorney stated that efforts toward agreements with other property owners, including Biggin and Bloomer, were being made and Councilmen Bruggemeyer and 'Krumm urged that Court action be taken at once to hasten the clearance of the right of way. TRANSFERS - Funds Upon recommendation of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, ( seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the following transfers were ordarsd: $ 11,000 from General Fund to Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931 -Principal Fund; 9,000 from General FundWater Dept. ) to Municipal Water Bonds, - Int. & S. F. ; 26,150 from General Fund (Water Dept. ) to Redlands City Water Bonds,1926-Int. & S.F. COMMUNICAT_IDAS A communication from the American Rubber Manufacturing Company, Los Angeles, advising of a probable increase in the price of fire hose within the next sixty days was ' presented and referred to the Fire Commissioner and Purchasing Department. A communication from the League of California Municipalities urging I,endorsement of the President's work relief program, was presented and ordered filed. Upon 'motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the program was endorsed and telegrams of said action were directed sent to Senator Johnson and Congress- man Collins. A communication from the Southern California Business Men's Association, "Los Angeles,- urging approval of a 50% allocation of the gross receipts from liquor licenses to Cities and Counties was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Association's program was approved and letters were directed sent to Senator Swing and Assemblymen Adreas and Corwin advising them of this Council's action. A communication from the City of San Francisco requesting this Council's 'support in efforts to acquire certain water frontage now owned by the State was presented 'and referred to Councilman Bruggemeyer with full power to act. �'I i' RESOLUTION - General Pulaski A Resolution memorializing Congress to approve General Pulaski 's Memorial ' Day Resolution now pending in Congress was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Council man Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. WATER DEPARTMENT Upon inquiry of the Beeson Engineering Company, Los' Angeles, the City Engineer was directed to secure proposals on sale of the Murray steam driven air compressor, now discarded, belonging to the Water Department. 11 Councilman Krumm sought information as to why water was conveyed in an h apen ditch through the Jennie Davis property to "old town" users, suggesting a possible, saving by putting in pipe. BBferred to the Attorney and Water Commissioner for invest igation and report. A proposal of Lloyd Yount to sell 1 hour of Mill Creek water to the City for J5,000 .00 was presented and considered at some length. Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Krumm opposing the purchase on the grounds that the price was too high, expressed the 1,1 opinion that $3, 500.00 would be nearer the value. A motion by Councilman Stutt that the purchase be made, payable out of the Cemetery Endowment Fund was secpnded by Council man Maccubbin and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin and Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Krumm. Absent: None. Councilman Krumm then entered his protest to the investment of Cemetery Funds for such ill _purpose as illegal and requested the opinion of the City Attorney. The Attorney advised; it was his opinion that the Council was within its powers. Councilman Krum was uncon vinced and again protested the purchase and investment . CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of the Cemetery Commissioner the purchase and 1', installation of a more complete system of records arid accounts for the Cemetery Depart I ment was authorized, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. DEMANDS A demand. of Clarence Ralph in the sum of 16.25 for repair of his auto recently damaged by a falling pepper tree limb while driving on Stillman Avenue was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration a motion by Councilman Stutt, ! seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the bill was ordered paid out of the General Fund, and'; 1 , the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly. JAIL The jail question was next considered in view of the fact that the time is; ' up for use of the old jail, recently sold to G. S. Biggin. Councilman Maccubbin stated 'I 11 ; that the old building could be had if the City would move it off the present location, II1. , ;band the Engineer was directed to secure proposals for moving same to City property at HTexas Street and Oriental Avenue. I !I II 153 if MI,SCELLANEOJJS The securing a site and building of a new_j_ail; repairing the old or building a new City Hall; better location for the Fire Department station, etc . , were considered without action pending the National Work Relief program. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned C") to Friday, March 15 , 1935, at Two o 'clock, P. M. m� iAttest: ayoCity " er . Yr of the CitY of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 it Redlands, California March 15 , 1935. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and 'payor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. __REPORTS The report of the Clerk for the month of February_, 1935, was presented 1,, and ordered filed. The Clerk presented copies of letters sent the Mayor of San Francisca; Senator Swing and Assemblyman Corwin by Councilman Bruggemeyer to whom was referred at the last meeting, the matter of San Francisco acquiring water frontage now belonging to the State. The copies were ordered filed. �COMMUN1_CATION.S Communications from Congressman Collins and Assemblyman Corwin acknowledg- ing receipt of telegram and letter respectively from this Council expressing its wishes ' relative to certain legislation, were presented and ordered filed. A communication from "The Midtown Association", 2619 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles, endorsing a number of bills now before the State Legislature, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Harold P. Thoreson, County Director of Relief, sub- ' If witting facts and figures relative to the work of the Relief Administration, was presented and ordered filed. II A communication from California Municipal Utilities Associatisan, Berkeley, California, urging support of certain legislation relative to issuing bonds "payable 154 'I solely from the income of revenue producing improvements", was presented and ordered filed for future consideration. , REMOVAL OF JAIL - BIDS The following proposals for the removal of the jail, per plans of the , li jEngineer, were submitted, publicly opened and declared: P. E. Carr $ 1269.00 11 C. H. Basore 1175 .00 The bids were considered too high and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, all proposals were rejected by the unanimous vote of the Board. It , was suggested that arrangements be made with Mr . Biggin for the continued temporary use the of the jail at,‘present location. MISCELLkNj0U_S Matters pertaining togas tax, Highway 92, Governor' s program before the Legislature were considered by the Mayor in a resume of his recent trip to Sacramento. Council members considered with Mr. Richey of the Quality Market, Orange ', Street, north of Colton Avenue, a request for the appointment of a night watchman for I�that district, and action was deferred until the next regular meeting pending investiga.4 ltion and recommendation by the Police Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned!' I'Attest: zere17.7i, u-t IAP 11 ty C e k. ayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1, - 0 - 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 - 0 - 0 _ Redlands, California March 20, 1935. Two O 'clock, cr M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: hone. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 15, 1935, were ,,read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: � II From the University of Southern California announcing its Seventh Annual ) ,IIS 155 9 Institute of Government to be held June 10-15, inclusive, 1935; From Louis H. Burke, Legal Counsel, League of California Municipalities, submitting a digest of Legislative bills now pending -affecting municipalities. REPORTS Reports of the Health Department for the month of February, 1935, and of the meeting of the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Municipalities held at San Bernardino on February 21, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. Ca NIGHT WATCHMAN Mr. Ritzen of 206 West Colton Avenue addressed the Board in support of Petition No. 4123, Morgan, et al, for the appointment of a night watchman in the Colton Avenue-Orange Street district as set out in said Petition. The matter was given due con- sideration, after which a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that W J. .Wilson be appointed watchman (without pay) for said district, was unanimously adopted. Councilman Krumm presented a verbal request of the Redlands Foothill Groves, 201 E. Central Avenue for the appointment of a night watchman for the packing house district, and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, , the appointment was authorized (without pay) , and Todd J. Johnson was duly appointed. It is generally understood that these watchmen are to be under the general supervision of the Police Commissioner. TREE TRIMMING Street Commissioner Maccubbin spoke of the criticism, just and unjust, of: the tree trimming methods under the SERA project and requested an expression from Board members. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the work be approved in general was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stutt, Maccubbin and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Krumm. Absent: None. TAXES Upon recommendation of Park Commissioner Stutt and motion, of Councilman ; Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the 1934 City Taxes upon the Smiley Heights 929 & property was rebated--tax bills Nos .,13131 to 3134 inclusive and No. 3970 in the amount of $872.61, and the City Clerk was authorized and directed to credit the City Collector with said amount. (See page 159) # 4124, The petition of the Veterans Welfare Board, State of California with ; legal citations, for cancellation of delinquent taxes on Lot 10 of the Golden West Addition, and Lot 28 of the California Tract, for the years 1928 and 193 . respectively, was presented to the Board, approved by the City Attorney, granted and ordered filed upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation 156 ',proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. d 'Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of. the County Clerk of San i I Bernardino County, California, with T A. Gaune in momeee nt of orange trs on Parcel No. I:, 56 for the sum of $275.00. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the trees above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to be paid from the State cooperative fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the ,agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. 11 The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman ji Aiaccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, du adopted it was resolved to authorize, Jempower and direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on (behalf of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each ancyevery provision therein contained byl it to be kept and performed. SII The City Attorney also stated that the prospects were favorable for ��,reaching an agreement with other property owners within the next week or so. (Completion Contract) Notice of completion of contract relating to Lot 11, Blk 3. Town Plat, Anton Kilian, owner, by W. R. Atkin, contractor, was presented and ordered filed. JAIL I� The Jail question was next considered, Geo. S. Biggin, purchaser, having i' requested and the Mayor and City Clerk executed a deed in accordance with the award made ' to said Biggin under advertised sale on the 2nd day of January, 1935. The action of they' Mayor and Clerk was ratified and the conveyance ordered turned over to Biggin upon ' completion of moment as per his bid of $1001.00. 11 The construction of a new jail was considered at some length, the Police Commissioner voicing the needs for larger quarters and suggesting the building of a new I' ,;fail at the rear of the fire hall and eventually acquire a site and build a new fire hall and then use the present fire hall for Police Department. Councilman Stutt entered an earnest protest to changing location of the fire department. After pro and con discussion and motion receiving no second, Councilman Krumm moved that a new jail be built at rear of 'fire department, leaving the fire and police department locations for future determina- ! 'tion, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, and adopted by the following vote: des: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Krumm. Noes; Councilman. Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Absent: None. ,Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the Police ' ,Commissioner and Engineer were authorized and directed to prepare and submit plans for said jail building to the State Welfare Board,,with Councilman Stutt voting "No". 157 MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL II Councilman Stutt presented a verbal proposal of Mr. Howard of the local SERA recreation projects, that the municipal plunge be operated this season by SERA, the City to furnish only lights, water and towels. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, it was determined to operate '' the plunge as in the past with rates to be fixed by this Council. r MILL CREEK WATER -- CEMETERY FUNDS CO The Mayor brought up the matter of purchase of Mill Creek water from Lloyd Yount as contemplated by action of this Board at the meeting of March 6, 1935, with funds of the Cemetery Endowment, and recommended that said action be rescinded. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously ado meted, the ' action taken ..by this Council on March 6, 1935, authorizing the purchase of said water from Mr. Yount is hereby rescinded and held for naught. Councilman Stutt then moved ,I that said hour of Mill Creek water be purchased from said Yount at the sum of $5000.00 payable from Water Department funds. Motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. After , discussion by Council members, with Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Krumm opposing on the `i grounds that the price is too high, Councilman Stutt with consent of Councilman Maccubbin, second, withdrew his motion to purchase said water and offered the following Resolution , which was unanimously adopted upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer: WHEREAS during the several years past portions of certain funds belonging to the Endowment Fund of the Cemetery have been invested in East Lugonia Mutual Water Company Bonds in the sum of $12,500.00 and in Mill Creek Water in the sum of $44,750.00; and WHEREAS said investments were made for the temporary benefit of the Municipal Water Department with a general understanding that said Department would re-imburse the Cemetery Endow- ment Fund for said sums advanced as speedily as revenue in the Water Department would permit; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Water Department be requested and directed to at once begin the re-imbursement and that the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company Bonds receive first consideration, and that the Mayor, Finance Commissioner and Treasurer advise this Council if and when and whenever the revenue of the Water Department will permit a transfer of $1,000.00 or more to accomplish this purpose. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Dr. E. B. Godfrey addressed the Council in a report of general health conditions of the City, stating that local health conditions .were good, and that plans ', for a County wide Tuberculosis survey is being. made through Federal aid. Council members expressed appreciation of the Doctors labors. RADIO INTERFERENCE Complaints of radio interference on Eureka Street were voiced by several Council members and referred to the Engineer for investigation and action. CITY HALL Mayor Fowler expressed confidence that federal Funds would soon be 158 available for public building_projects, and the matter of a new City Hall was again considered by Council members and Architect Wilson of Riverside, who urged the Council ' to keep in mind the civic center idea, and also that he would be glad to be the architect. After due consideration it was determined to hold a .ublic me -tin: at the Contemporary_ Club house if and when matters reach a point where the selection of a site is to be con- sidered. FLAGS The Mayor reported the purchase of a flag_ each for the Triangle pole and ;the Fire Department, with proper display of same in the hands of the Police and Fire ,,Departments, respectively. WATER DEPARTI4 T li Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Water Commissioner and upon motion Hof Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the purchase of a Remington Rand billing .I I� &achine was authorized at a price of $1136.00, less $100 credit for the old machine. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Bruggemeyer advised of the smashing of a City owned typewriter by an employee at SERA-Orange Street headquarters, dropping it on the floor. He stated I,li ;that it was so badly broken that the cost of repair was more than its value. It was suggested that it be turned in to the City Clerk's office. Councilman Krumm mildly ridiculed a number of purchases, such as golf and ping pong balls, etc. for SERA recreation projects with the tax payers money. Complaint of Curtis Edwards blocking Sixth Street at his place of business; 'was again voiced by Council members and was referred to the Police Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. The Engineer was authorized and directed to _purchase buttons for marking ' pedestrian lanes under supervision of the Police Commissioner. ijlls and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. IIS 'Attest: at" cZ7 'c-742.04 City r . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. it - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - hl ri hi �, II 159 Redlands, California March 26, 1935 . Two O 'clock, P. k. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called by the Mayor and held on the above date. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm„Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. t(7 The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters ;pertaining to certain properties to be acquired under Highway 99 proceedings and called upon the City Attorney to submit the matters. The Attorney presented a _proposal of '.J. C. & Anna Bloomer, owner of Parcel # 57, to accept the sum of $500.00 net to them to be paid from the funds collected from the assessment district in full payment for the severance damage to the remaining property on account of the land taken. After , discussion, on motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded, by Councilman Maccubbin, carried by the favorable votes of Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, Council- man Krumm voting "No", the Attorney was authorized to effect a settlement with J. C. & ,Anna Bloomer on the basis above suggested. The Attorney then presented a proposal of G. S. Biggin owner of Parcel # 30 eto accept the sum of $3,000 .00 net for the land to be taken. The proposal was considered jat some length resulting in a determination of this Council to leave this matter for ,'settlement by Commissioners and/or Court, and the Attorney was directed to so advise Mr. Biggin. j further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adiourned. 'Attest: the C 62K City C e . Mayor of City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 3, 1935 . Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the 'City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the gular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regu4ar meeting were read and approved after adding the words "the expressed opinion of this Board is that this property tax be not II 160 rebated in the future" to the paragraph relating to "Taxes" on page 155. l COMMUNICATIONS A communication from N. C, Bryan, 107' Eleventh Street, calling the 11Boards attention to his dismissal as collector and disposer of dead animals, was 1, presented and ordered filed. Sanitary Commissioner Krumm stated that the work was un supervision of Dr. Phelps and recommended that his action be ratified, and it was so 11 ordered. A communication from Chas A. Adams, Chairman of General Committee on Public Schools Week advising of the 16th Annual Observance of same commencing April 8, III, 1935, was presented and ordered filed. APPLICATION11 The application of Roy Hunsley for permission to build an addition to his dwellingat 72 Eureka Street, nearer the adjoining '' j g ng property line than permitted by ; the Building Code, was presented and ordered filed. The written consent of the adjoin.; ing property owner, Mrs. H. B. Wilson being attached, the application was granted upon 'i motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. The application of Mrs. Emma Timm for permission to build a garage at 111, J, 321 Bonita Street nearer the adjoining property line than permitted by the Building Code was presented and ordered filed. The written consent of the adjoining property owner, 1 W. H. Johnson being attached, the application was granted upon motion of Councilman 11 Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Stutt. 11 11 HIGHWAY 99 - Bids The following proposals for sale' of buildings as advertised under Highway 99 proceedings, were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Adv. No. 1 412 East Central Avenue - Parcel Lig J. A. Marks $ 35 .00 1 F. W. Jenes 66 .00 John L. Kline 21.00 Roland H. Davall 55 .25 R. H. Cash 47.00 R. L. Brooks 55 .00 0, D. Andrews 61.00 A. H. & B. 0. Harlan 20.00 Wm Weber 45.00 Sol S. Willey-J. S. Minick- E.B. Coalson 51.00 John Swetkovich 15.55 S. Y. Termain 51.90 Charles Hughes 10.00 Adv. No. 2 SE Cor. Fifth & Central - Parcel # 22 11 John L. Kline 12.00 John Swetkovich 11.55 George Webber 10.50 l Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the proposal of F. W. Jenes of $66.00 for No. 412 East Central Avenue, was accepted and thee,, award made accordingly, sub6ect to approval of the Highway Commission; also proposal " of John L. Kline of $12.00 for Southeast corner. of Fifth Street and Central Avenue was ' jI I, 1' 161 ------------ accepted and the award made accordingly, subject to approval of the Highway Commission. ' The Attorney stated that progress was being made and that agreements would probably be reached on all except three or four properties. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge and Fire Department for the month of March, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMIS510N ) J The following report ' of the Planning Commission meeting of April 1, 1935, was presented, read and ordered filed: Minutes of regular meeting of the Planning Commission held April 1, 1935), at 7:30 p.m. pursuant to notice sent each member. All members present except Member H. S. Williamson. The petition of A. Eigenhuis for leave to remove pepper tree in front of 707 Lawton Street was presented. Upon motion of Hinckley seconded by Ford it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the permission sought be granted. The petition of Mrs. N. A. Colley for leave to remove palm tree in front of 448 LaVerne was next presented. It appearing that Mrs. Colley would be satisfied by. the' removal of either the palm tree or the Monterey cypress tree in front of her residence. Upon motion of Collett seconded by Hartzell, unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend the removal of the Monterey cypress. It appearing that Mrs. Clifford Timm at 321 Bonita Street is proposing to petition the City Council for permission to build a gar- -age at the above adress closer to the adjoining property line than the 4 foot limit provided by law. And further W. H. Johnson the owner of the adjoining property had filed with the Planning Commission his consent to have Mrs. Timmts garage built up to the property line. On motion of Hartzell seconded by Sexton, unanimously carried, the Plan- ning Commission resolves to recommend to the City Council that if and when Mrs. Timmts petition is presented she be given the leave to build her garage within the 4 foot limit. The petition of R. F. Emmerson for leave to build a mortuary at the Southeast Corher of Grant Street and Brookside Avenue, in fourth residential district, was presented. Both petitioner and George J. Fowler, his agent, made it clear to the Planning Commission that if the City Council should determine to make use of the real property in question, as site for the new City Hall that no further steps to ac- quire the property would be taken by Mr. Emmerson. It appearing that untilthe location of the City Hall is determined and fixed no further steps can be taken in regard to Mr. Emmerson'e petition, the matter was laid on the table subject to revival at any time. No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, the recommendations of the Commission ' were approved. GAS COMPANY A report of the Southern California Gas Company for the calendar year 1934, showing franchise tax due the City in the sum of $2177.13, was presented and ordered filed, the City reserving the right to investigate the accuracy and method used by the Company in arriving at said amount, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by ' Councilman Krumm. P TITIONS Petition No. 4125, Jos . H. Taylor, 1326 W. Olive Avenue, for the City to ii; ' construct a culvert over the SWD on Magnolia Avenue west of San Mateo Street; and Petition No. 4.126, C. W. Baker,_et al, for the closing of Magnolia Avenue . V:. !from San Mateo Street west to the west City limits, were presented and upon motion of II Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, were tabled for future consideration: Petition No. 4127, H. C. Deming , et al, that the Council take such steps as necessary for the abatement of radio interference caused presumably by chiro- ,practic equipment of Dr. J. P. Mason, 180 West Highland Avenue. The matter was consider- ed at some length by Council members and Building Inspector. The Building Inspector stated that Mr. Kornvted, a representative of the Bureau of Radio Interference, Los Angeles, had definitely located the main source of interference at Dr. Mason's. Upon 1 :motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed to give Dr, Mason written notice to eliminate the cause within '10 days or this Council would take such action as provided by Ordinance, and the Attorney, and Building Inspector will report to this Council at its next regular meeting their acts and findings. h: A suggestion that Mr. Kornvted; Inspector of the Bureau of Radio Inter-r, ' I 1ference, would like to have a City badge showing his authority for inspections in the I un- IICity was deemed necessary in that he will work entirely under the supervision of the Building Inspector. CITY HALL The Mayor suggested that consideration of a site for a new City Hall be deferred until more definite information relative to Federal funds is available. The Clerk presented a proposal of W. H. Pettibone for his property immediately south of the ' Library property and also a letter from Attorney Finch of the Redlands Investment Company, relative to property on Cajon Street near Citrus Avenue, which. were ordered filed for ifuture consideration. Councilman Krumm entered his protest to any deal or trade involving the City's property at the Northwest corder of Orange Street and West Colton Avenue. Further discussion was terminated by the Mayor calling for a continuance to a later date: RESOLUTION ii The Mayor announced to the Board the death of George E. Larmore, former employee and Police Chief of this City, and offered the following Resolution which was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, That this Council does hereby express its regrets at the passing of• George E. Larmore, a former City employee and Chief of Police; 11 and does hereby extend to the bereaved widow and family the sincere sympathy of this board b in their loss; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Board and a copy sent to the widow. 11 II DEMANDS - Claims The following demands for SERA Recreation supplies, etc. , -were consid-'i lered by the Council upon request of Finance Commissioner Krumm who expressed opposition !to spending funds for such purposes: Gowland Bros. $ 34.65 John L. Yount 42.63 -Redlands Oil Company 5 .53 163 LAfter due consideration, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, ,that the said demands be paid was duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm not voting, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly, pable out of the General Fund. There appearing some misunderstanding as to duties and responsibilities relative to SERA purchases, etc. , a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Council- c.D 1$an Maccubbin, that Councilman Stutt act as Commissioner of SERA R.eas-ea-tion projects was ca duly adopted, leaving Councilman Bruggemeyer as Commissioner of Sewing projects and general SERA headquarters. Chas G. Potter, Attorney, filed with the Board the claim of Otto Knudsen Truck & Warehouse Co. $ 20.00 T. C. Harvey 140.00 Len Leest 50.00 Anderson Flume Gate Company 125 .00 E. L. Waring 32.00 Le La Fleur 12.75 ,for moving expense connected with Highway 99 proceedings and requested payment of same. jThe notice was ordered filed for future consideration. BUSINESS LICENSES Finance Commissioner Krumm called the Board' s attention to the large amount of delinquent business licenses and with License Collector C. J. Tripp urged that action be taken by the Attorney to force collection. The matter was considered at some length and referred to the Finance Commissioner and License Collector for further efforts 'at collection by the Police Department and for report to this Council at its next meeting, of results obtained with recommendations for further action. SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION The 'tayor stated that August 9, 1935, had been suggested by the Exposition Management as Redlands Day at the San Diego Exposition and the Mayor was ,directed to issue a proclamation according, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, ;seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Maccubbin reported progress in the improvement of Sunset 'Drive. He also reported on the meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Munici- palities held at Chino the 22nd of 'larch, and stated the meeting this month would be held at Banning. Councilman Bruggemeyer voiced complaint as to a dip in the street at Ohio & Western and was advised by the Engineer that plans contemplated the elimination of, Same very soon. N . L. Levering suggested four-way stops at Orange Street and Colton Avenue, and was advised that the Police Commissioner and Department were checking over IItraffic stops in the City and would soon make a recommendation to this Board. The Engineer was directed to advise the City _gas dispenser to issue to Police Chief Thomas :as for his car accordin: to his needs until further order of this Board. 164 p it The Clerk advised the Council of the filings the Security-First National Bank assignments of award in Highway 99 proceedings of G. S. Biggin and P. K. ' dSpanos. POLICE I ` ' Police Commissioner Krumm advised the Board that he had recalled the i 'official badge of night watchman W. J. Wilson on the grounds of incompetency and unbecom- ing conduct for an officer stating that he answered a night call with Patrolman Robinson,, to Colton Avenue at the Drug Store and found Wilson apparently under the influence of H liquor, and requested his dismissal by the Board. Councilman Bruggemeyer entered a , protest to the dismissal without :ivin: Wilson an os ortunit to be heard. A general li ,discussion followed resulting in charges and counter charges, in the midst of which Councilman Krumm verbally tendered his resignation and left the Council Chamber. Bills and. Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Comm- issioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: w - of City clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. J li - 0 - 0 - 0 - O - 0 - Redlands, California April 8, 1935 Four O 'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, II ' regularly called by the Mayor and held on the above date. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent; None. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to municipal building projects under the new Federal Public Works program, and any other matters properly coming before the Council. Councilman Krumm ; expressed a change of opinion as to the building of a jail in the rear part of the fire r I' 'hall lot. Other members expressed similar opinions, and the action of this Board at the'i meeting of March 20, 1935, favoring such plan was unanimously abandoned. Councilman Krumm stated that the Sidler property immediately north of the fire hall property could i' ' be had for 3,500.OQ, and recommended its purchase. The matter was considered at some rII length after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the City purchase said property (Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Baker & Shorey's Sub.) was unanimously_( adopted. 165 The question of finances for the above purchase was next considered and proposed upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krum, the -sale of the Stoddard triangle property at Fern Avenue and Roosevelt Road to the Redlands School Board for the sum of approximately $4,000.00, was duly approved, and the Attorney was directed to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized to execute all papers necessary to carry into effect this sale and purchase. CITY HALL Cn L:=) A site for a new City Hall was next considered with Mayor Fowler stating that he felt that unless the Council was practically unanimous' in the selection of a new site, he was in favor of remodeling the present building. Other members favored the present site, but with a new building, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, it was determined to build a new hall on the present site, a one story structure with basement, and set back from Cajon and Vine Streets. The Mayor and Engineer were authorized and directed to prepare an application for a project for the building of a new City Hall and jail under the new Federal Public Works Program. The Engineer and Building Inspector were directed to prepare and _submit . tentative plans for the new buildings at the next meeting of this Board. WATER Delinquent water bills, especially those of persons on County Relief rolls, was considered and left in the hands of the Water Commissioner with a recommend- ation that such bills be paid to the Water Department and charged to the Charity Fund of the City. SCHOOL WEEK The Mayor announced May 1, 1935, as the meeting at which High School students would sit with the Council in the Annual School Week program. FINANCES The Treasurer, Finance and Cemetery Commissioners were directed to give consideration to the investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds in Government Bonds only and to submit to this Board at its next meeting their recommendation. J further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjDurned, Attest: C1 y erk uayor of the City of Redlands, California. f , i'. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 166 11 Redlands, California �l ', April 17, 1935 . Two O 'clock, P. M. 1 A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held iat the regular place of meeting. ,', I Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler,! together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. 11 The minutes of the last regular meeting, April 3, 1935, and the special meeting of April 8, 1935, were read and approved. DEMANDS L. Leest again addressed the Council in request for payment of moving and setting-up expense incurred under Highway 99 proceedings and Attorney Chas. G. Potter ' filed the following claims for tenants without lease: For moving expense only--Knudsen Truck & Warehouse Co. for moving John Scotland & Henry Hines $ 20.60 T. C. Harvey for moving 65.00 Andersen Flume Gate Company for moving 40.00 11 For setting-up expense in new location-- Len Leest $ 50.00 T. C. Harvey 75.00 I Andersen Flume Gate Co. 107.31 E. L. Waring 32.00 L. E. LaFleur 12.75 11 The claims were duly considered, after which, a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the claims for moving expense only be paid, was duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm voting "No" . Upon suggestion of Attorney Potter ' that the claims for setting-up expense in new location be treated in the same manner, clearing the way for court action, Councilman Maccubbin moved that said setting-up class be paid, seconded by Councilman Stutt, and duly adopted by a majority vote of the Board,I1 with Councilman Krumm and Mayor Fowler voting "No" . The Clerk was authorized and directed to issue respective warrants accordingly payable out of the Street Department of the ' General Fund, with the exception of the claim of Knudsen Truck & Warenouse Company for moving John Scotland and Henry Hines, a warrant No. A 7801 having heretofore been issued for said amount, and refused payment by the Treasurer, it being generally understood that ii the Treasurer will treat above claims the same way and that court action will be had fore determination. The Clerk presented the claim of H. 0. Harrawood, 1333 Agate Street, Menton, 11 in the sum of $50.00 for damage to rugs, etc. , by water from an open faucet resulting ri ' from the asserted lack of proper care and inspection when the Water was turned on by thei Water Department agent and employee. The matter was considered at some length, after 11 which a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the claim be 11 denied and rejected on the grounds of non-liability, was unanimously adopted. COMMUUCAT ION S The following communications were !presented, read and ordered filed: , ' ' From Mrs. Geo. Larmore and family acknowledging receipt of Resolution 111 iI expressing the sympathy of this Board at the death of Geo. E. Larmore; li 167 i From A. G. Christopherson, member of Redlands Workers Project Committee, li suggesting several proposed projects under the Federal Works program; From James L. Chesebro of L. L. Jones, Architect, 1548 W. Seventh Street, Los Angeles, seeking information relative to proposed new City Hall. Max Hentschke addressed the Council and through Councilman Bruggemeyer presented and read a communication suggesting several changes in the park as related to cD the proposed new City Hall building . The communication was ordered filed, and the ar..) all appreciation of the Council was extended Mr. Hentschke for his expressed interest. C RESIGNATIMi __-- Resignation (and badge) of W. J. Wilson as night watchman, Orange Street and Colton Avenue district, was presented, accepted and ordered filed upon motion of I, Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt. REPORTS II Reports of the Clerk, Health Department and Building Inspector for the month of March, 1935, and report of the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31, 1935, , were presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance l"o. 778, Prohibiting the Keeping of Dogs within the , City of Redlands in excess of Three, was presented by Attorney U. F. Lewis, read by the , Clerk, introduced and laid over under the rules. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING The Mayor announced the next meeting of the Citrus Belt League to be held at Banning, the evening of April 26 , 1935, with dinner at 7 P. M. , and the Clerk was directed to make reservations for ten. RESOLUTION - Weeds ' A resolution establishing the whole City as a district for the removal of weeds from property in the City, was unanimously adopted and ordered filed, the Engineer to give proper notice by posting the property affected. TAXES 50l / fa The Clerk presented a petition of the Redlands Investment Company^, through i' the "Tax Research, Inc ." for refund and cancellation of taxes for the years 1931 to 19344 Park Add. Lot 2; F.& W. Sub .Lots 11 & 12,B1k E, ' inclusive, on portion of Lots 23 & 24, Block A, Redlands Survey Sub, of Block 28;^ occupi!ed Railway Express; S.W.Home Tel.Co. , resp. , rby Southern California Edison Company' operative property. The petition was referred. to the Attorney and Clerk for investigation and report at the next regular meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly adopted, the Clerk was authorized and directed to cancel delinquent tax sale No. 583, . , May.2, 1932, for 1931 taxes against the Stoddart triangle property now owned by the City. II LINCOLN SHRINE Dr. M. J. Sweeney addressed the Board and presented "Articles of Incorg- which was ordered filed, oration of Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association",,providing for its operation by a Board of three Trustees, , and requested the Council to approve the program set out in 168 same and to take the necessary steps to carry out its provisions, involving the conveyance to said trustees the park property adjoining and upon which the Shrine is ' now located. The matter was considered at some length, after which a motion by Council)' ' man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the arsigram be approved in general was duly adopted, the legal details to be worked out as rapidly as possible. DEED A deed from Max Sidler and wife conveying to the City property at the r Southwest corner of Fifth Street and Southern Pacific Railroad, was presented, a cepted , and ordered placed of record, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a watEant in the sum of $3500.00 for same payable out of the General Fund. P The Clerk presented a renewal offer of the High School District to purchase it ' from the City at a price of $4,000.00 cash, the "Stoddart Triangle" property at Fern, Beacon and Roosevelt Road, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the proposal was formally accepted and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized ' and directed to execute the necessary papers to complete the transaction. GAS TAX The Mayor read a telegram from Secretary of the League of California Muni- ;i, cipalities requesting Cities to urge their representatives in the L-_i la _ - o s _r •. Senate Bill No. 561 ;for one-half cent State gas tax for Cities, and the Mayor was auth- orized and directed to wire Senator Swing to the effect that this City would appreciate his II ^support of the bill. BILL OF SALE The Clerk presented a bill of sale of improvements at the Southeast corner II of Fifth and Central, Parcel # 22, to John L. Kline as per bids and award at the regular, meeting of this Council, April 3, 1935, which was ordered filed. CEMETERY FUNDS The matter of investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds was next considered, I Councilman Krumm expressed the opinion that it was not legal to invest the funds in our own municipal bonds; Attorney Hartzell disagreed. Baby Government Bonds were suggested, also Riverside Mun cipal Bonds, but action was deferred until the next meeting. Council- man Krumm then recommended a more detailed set-up of Cemetery accounting, questioning the wisdom of expenditures and methods used by former Council members in the work and , development of the Cemetery property. It was suggested by Councilman Krumm, that Mr. Mullen be employed to make a detailed survey of the Cemetery accounting and submit same to this Board at as early date as possible. BUSINESS LLCEN.SE . The Finance Commissioner and License Collector recommended that prosecution ii1 be had against delinquents on Business Licenses and the License Collector was directed j ' oto furnish the Attorney with a list of those against whom action is recommended. RADIO The Attorney and Building Inspector reported that Dr. Mason is co-operating) IIS 169 yin an effort to eliminate radio interference caused by some of his equipment, by the purchase of new equipment guaranteed to not create radio interference. Councilman Bruggemeyer suggested that the Edison station at High Avenue and Ninth Street was a source of interference to his section of the City. S. E. R. A. The following proposed projects were submitted by the Engineer and upon 1-4 C..) motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Mayor was authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City : C d Redlands Storm Drains Unit No. 1 Sidewalks, curbs, etc. in City parks The question of renting a comptometer for SERA headquarters, and the opening of a sewing project for colored women was left in the hands of Councilqan~ Bruggemeyer with power to act . 11program Stutt recommended that golf in Sylvan Park under the recreation program be discontinued from and after May 1, 1935, and it was so ordered. INSURANCE RATES Local insurance rates were considered as related to out fire losses, and the expressed opinion of the Board was that the underwriters should make a survey, as none has been made in the City since 1929. it FINANCE COMMISSIONER The Finance Commissioner again protested minor purchases under SERA recreation project. He refused to approve a claim for $10.00 to the National Fire Protective Association, Boston, Massachusetts, for annual dues of the local fire depart ment beginning April, 1935, and was sustained by the other members of the Council. TREASURER The question of carrying insurance on the securities held by the Treasurer for deposits in Banks was referred to the Treasurer and Finance Commissioner for invest- igation and recommendation at next meeting. The question of entering into a contract for annual servicing of the City's typewriters and adding machines, was referred to the Mayor for investigation and recom- mendation at the next meeting. CITY HALL & JAIL The employment of an architect to draw plans, etc . for the proposed new City Hall and Jail was considered at some length, and a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilmen Stutt and Maccubbin, that Paul Ulmer, local architect, be employed on a per diem base was duly adopted, with Councilman Bruggemeyer opposing on the grounds that bids should be called for, especially as to the City Hall project. The Mayor was authorized and directed to contact Mr. Ulmer and arrange for immediate work on the jail ' plans. MISCELLANEOUS The Mayor presentedwies of ordinances of the City and County of Los it 170 i Angeles relating to marathon dances, etc. , placed in his hands by Manager Penn of the I local theatre. The copies were ordered filed, Police Commissioner Krumm assuring the Council that the Police Department was able to take care of any situation arising from an attempt to hold such performances in the City_. I' C Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to four o'clock, P. 1. , April 26, 1935. Attest: uIJ City U erk. ayor of the City of Redlands, California. it itl' T- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Redlands, California April 26, 1935. 4 O 'clock, P. M. It it Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council met in adjourned regular ; session at the regular place of meeting. `I Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor : Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. !I i The primary object of the meeting being to consider plans for the proposed Ii new jail, Paul Ulmer, local architect, presented tentative plans which were thoroughly Ij Ilinspected by Council members, Engineer and Building Inspector, resulting in several minor it changes which the architect was directed to make and submit the revised plans for further it Iconsideration at the next regular meeting . Matters relating to the Lincoln Shrine, State gas tax legislation, etc. ,. were informally discussed, the Mayor stating that he was fearful Cities would lose their' fight for one-half cent of State gas tax. 11 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned''. Attest : it it • 4 s 0°/ Ci y erk. iayor of the City of Redlands, California. I - 0 - 0 - 0 _ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' II IIS 171 Redlands, California May 1, 1935 . 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt aid Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. QThe minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 26, 1935, were C att read and approved. The Mayor explained the presence of the boys and girls, students of the local schools., as a part of the "School Week" program, and turned the gavel over to Richard O 'Neal as student Mayor who announced student Councilmen, Attorney, Treasurer, ' Chief of Police and Assistant and Fire Chief. The Mayor announced that the Board was ready to hear from anyone having ;; matters to present and W_ R, Patterson, N . Church Street, entered a verbal protest to the carelessness of parties hauling rubbish to the City dump resulting in papers, cans, etc. , , being scattered along Church Street north of Colton Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman maccubbin., seconded by Councilman Stutt, it was referred to the Sanitary Inspector for investigation and report to the Police Commissioner. PETITIONS Petition No. 4128, F. M. Godshall, et al, for the improvement of II , Brockton Avenue from Tribune Street to Texas Street under SERA project was presented and:. 1referred to the Engineer for investigation and report, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm. Petition No. 4129, Geo. T. Musson, et al, members of the Redlands Heights Groves, Inc . , for more adequate fixe protection for the packing house and property at Texas Street and San Bernardino Avenue, was presented, duly considered, and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, was referred to the Engineer and Water Commissioner for investigation and report. REPORTS I. Reports of the month of April , 1935, of the Treasurer, Judge, Building' Inspector and Fire Department, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission held monday April 29, at 7:30 o 'clock, P. M. Present: President Moore, Members, Collett, Williamson, Sweeney, Ford, Hinckley, Mayor Fowler. Reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting was dispensed with. In the absence of the Secretary, Mr. I . Ford was appointed Secretary Pro Tem. 1 - Dean Keith of the University of Redlands, E H. Brennan, Mrs. Shadegg, Gordon Donald and others were present and protested against the construction and erection of a duplex or other dwelling for occupancy by more than a single family on North Berkeley Drive. No petition being before the Commission, no action was taken. 1'72 11 The petition of H. C. Griswold for permission to remove several of the pepper trees at Sonora Street and Fern Avenue was denied. The petitions of Mrs. L. D. Eichorn to remove Gravilla tree at Grove and East Central, of G. E. Gregg to remove a dangerous pepper tree at 817 High Avenue, of John Schaefer 11 to remove a leaning pepper tree at 232 Sonora Street were , granted. The petition of Charles Rolfe for removal of four pepper trees on the east side of Center Street was referred to the City Engineer and the Mayor with power to act. Mrs. J. R_ Findlay and Mrs. Barry Dibble appeared before the Commission and presented a request for action to be taken to clean up some of the entrances to the city and to beautify h, the same. After general discussion the Chairman appointed Mr. I. Ford, W. C. Collett and Dr. M. J. Sweeney as members of the Planning Commission to act with the Chamber of Commerce and Ladies Committee in such matter. 1 No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the recommend- I ations of the Commission were approved. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented an unsigned communication which was ordered consigned to the waste basket without reading. The following communications were presented and ordered filed: it From Dexter & Sawyer relative to insurance rates in the City; From Senator Swing relative to gas tax allocation; From Cleveland Wrecking Comp y, Los Angeles, relative to content: 1 plated wrecking of the City Hall; From local American Legion expressing appreciation at daily flying of the flag from the pole at the triangle; From the Secretary of the Huntington Park Committee for Gross 1, Receipts Tax Measure for the State; From League of California Municipalities relative to gas tax allots'- tion, etc . Mayor Fowler gave the Council his opinion as to some of the matters entering into the gas tax allocation fight, and expressed the hope that Cities would receive a ',I larger allocation than they are now receiving, and that the League was using all its power to secure for Cities the best apportionment possible. , LTNCOLN SHRINE The Attorney presented a written opinion as to the authority of the City to lease or convey to Mr. Watchorn or trustees certain real estate occupied and ii h adjacent to the Shrine building, which was ordered filed for future reference. _QELftiCE Proposed Ordinance No. 778, Relating to the Keeping of Dogs in the ! City_, introduced at the last regular meeting was next considered. The Clerk presented �I , protests to the passage of the Ordinance from Rev. & Mrs. J. L. Marquis; the "Allview j Kennels" ; H. L. Hubbard, Srott Burns and others, which were read and ordered filed. A number of interested .arties addressed the Council in opposition to the passage of the Iii u 173 Ijordinance, while Attorney U. F. Lewis spoke in favor of its passage. After due H consideration and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the proposed ordinance was tabled. The student Mayor at this time expressed appreciation of the students and Mayor Fowler expressed the pleasure. of the Council and officials in this part of the "Lchool Week" program, and the regular City officials resumed charge and consideration p� ' of other matters coming before the Board. h17.) Ca WATER HIGH LINE ettThe Engineer reported that repairs to and replacement of defective pipe had been made by the Consolidated Steel Company under its contract, and that the expense amounting to $1733.35 had been deducted from the amount due under the contract ' and a demand for 5j1332.55, the balance, approved for payment. HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney presented contract-agreements in the condemnation proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San Bernardino County, California, with G. S. Biggin and J. C. and Anna Bloomer for damages to improvements and for clearance of rights of way over Parcels ho. 30 and 57 in the amounts of '12 971.00 and $3,710.20 respectively, as per plans of the Highway Commission. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the damages to the improvements and the clearance of rights of way above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in ,' keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amounts specified is to be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contracts were explained to the Council, and on motion of Council man Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize,! " empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements for and on behalf' of the City of Redlands, and it was further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreements, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. CITY JAIL Plans and sketches of the new City Jail, drawn by Paul Ulmer, local architect, were presented, and after consideration were approved by the Board. 11 CEMETERY FUNDS Upon recommendation of Finance Commissioner Krumm and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the sum of approximately $10,000.00 of Cemetery Endowment Funds was ordered invested in Government Bonds, and the Treasurer was authorized and directed to carry into effect this order. E R A Projects for improvement of West Lugonia Avenue from Orange Street 174 to the West City Limits and roofs for the Municipal Reservoirs were approved and the Mayor authorized to execute same, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- I' ' man Maccubbin. Council- ' Councilman Bruggemeyer spoke of the need for two small tables and large!; n � ' electric lightglobes for S. E. R. A. The matter was left in Councilman Bruggemeyer' s hands with power to act. �` Councilman Bruggemeyer suggested that approximately 100 chairs controlled by W. B. Johnson were on the market at a very low figure and that the chairs may be suitable in the court room in the new jail. Referred to the purchasing department for I ; investigation and report. !I A project for the codification of the City Ordinances was authorized under supervision of the City Attorney and Clerk. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING Arrangements for the entertainment of the Citrus Belt League meeting onr, the evening of May 24, 1935, was referred to the City Attorney, with a recommendationLI I that the meeting be held at the Country Club, and he will report his plans to this Board at its next regular meeting. it TAXES I. The Clerk presented a petition from the Redlands Security Company,4"4124t, A. Gregory, for a refund of -taxes paid on a portion of Lot 1, Blk 7, Town Plat occupied ! , by the Postal Telegraph Company as operative property, amounting to $131.06. Referred to the City Attorney and Clerk for investigation and recommendation. The attitude of the Council as to tax payments for the current assess- li ment year was requested by the Clerk in order that proper forms may be secured for making ' up the tax rolls and bills . After due consideration it was determined to permit payment in two installments on the same plan as the County with probably 3% penalty for delin- quency on the first installment and 2% on the second, and the Clerk was directed to have proper forms prepared for the two installment plan; rates, etc . , be fixed when the tax '; ordinance is adopted. �! I SUNSET DRIVE Councilman Maccubbin reported progress in the improvement of Sunset Drive in the City, stating that gravel had been spread and oiling would be done when weather conditions were right. PROTEST Councilman Maccubbin voiced protest of citizens to the disulay of merchandise in yards on East and West Citrus Avenues and on West Colton Avenue at First !I Street. It developed that the Citrus Avenue places are in the business district and such display is permissable, but the West Colton Avenue place is in a residence district , and business prohibited except upon specialcollector advised that Mr. Clauson, owner of the business at 311 West Colton Avenue had a license, paid up to June 30, 1935, and the Clerk was directed to advise him that he was operating 175 in a prohibited district and that a renewal of his business license would not be made ' unless the City_c_ouncil grants him a permit to operate business in a restricted zone. TREES Councilman Krumm recommended that a tree at the NE corner of Highland Avenue and Roosevelt Road be removed, and that the parking space on East Colton Avenue at pedestrian lanes be changed to give better protection to University students. Refer- red to Engineer and Street Commissioner. MISCELLANEOUS Finance Commissioner Krumm urged curtailing expenditures to keep within budget appropriations. Further time was requested by the Mayor relative to a contract for annual servicing bf the City's typewritersand adding machines.. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance i �� Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: Amtairra Citear Mayor of the City of Redlands, Califo m ia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 15, 1935 Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, ��held at the regular place of meeting. I Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and mayor Fowler, ,together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent; None. A number of persons being present, the reading of the minutes of the last "'meeting was deferred and the Mayor requested anyone wishing to address the Council to do so at this time. Mrs. Rodney L. Cranmer addressed the Board in a plea that the Council use its power and authority or influence in an effort to stop "Bank Night" operations at the' local Theatre, claiming that if the practice does not technically constitute gambling or game of chance, it is so close to it that the effect is the same upon the public mind and particularly the youths in the creating and building up the spirit of gambling, also public in the creating a menace and danger to the^blocking of the street and sidewalk, necessarily 176 requiring the presence of police and traffic officers. The Attorney was appealed to by the Mayor and he expressed the opinion that the practice could not be legally termed II I n ' "gambling". Mrs . Cranmer then appealed to the Council to pass a Resolution requesting ! Mr. Penn, Manager, to discontinue the practice, and Councilman Stutt made a motion to II that effect which was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, who later withdrew his second. I. Council members and Mrs. Cranmer discussed the matter fully and freely and several motions were made with no second, whereupon, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved to proceed with it other business, seconded by Councilman Krumm, and adopted by the following vote; 11 1, Ayes : Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Krumm. !I Noes: Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler. , MINUTES , tt it The minutes of the last regular meeting were then read and approved. APPLICATION The application of Geo . Clauson for permission to operate sales of washing 11 machines at 311 W. Colton Avenue in a restricted zone, signed by a large number of resit II , dents of the district not opposed to same, was presented, and upon motion of Councilman ', Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, was referred to the Planning Commission withU a suggestion that West Colton Avenue be zoned for business. Ii Mr. White, 213 E. Citrus Avenue, was advised by the Mayor that he was in N the business zone. and required no permit. 1 COMMUNICATION The following communications were presented and ordered filedh : h From Glenn Murdock and Wm L. Wheaton expressing appreciation of the 1 It City Administration's co-operation in, the "Youth Week" program; From Senator Ralph Swing acknowledging receipt of the Mayor 's letter tI relative to legislation limiting the liability of Cities. REPORTS II I Reports of the Clerk and Board of Health for the month of April . 1935, I' were presented and ordered filed. I, The City Treasurer presented a report in detail of the receipts and I expenditures of the Cemetery department. Council members were requested to give the ; report proper consideration before the next meeting. I I; PETITIONS II Petition No. 4129, Geo. T. Musson, et al, for more adequate fire prot- h ection at Texas Street and San Bernardino Avenue packing house filed May 1, 1935; and 1 I Petition No. 4130, Community Hospital Association, et al, for 8" waterr main across the Hospital grounds to the nurses ' home, this day filed, were granted upon" motion of Councilman MaccUbbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, as SERA project and the I, Mayor was authorized and directed to execute the necessary papers for same. I JAIL - Architect i, , The Mayor presented a communication from C. Paul Ulmer, local architect) j I I, engaged on plans for the new jail, advising the Council of his status as an architect, I h 177 which was ordered filed. tARCHERY The question of danger connected with the operation of SERA archery grounds between Buena Vista Street and Parkwood Drive north of Glenwood Drive was next ' considered. The Clerk read a letter from Josephine Rumble and a report of City police- ! man E. L. Robinson, which were ordered filed. Commissioner Stutt of the Recreation program stated that the Buena Vista Street and Parkwood Drive field had been abandoned, LeD and no further action was deemed necessary. d MEMORIAL DAY The Clerk presented an invitation for Council members to take part in Memorial Day parade starting from the Casa Loma Hotel at 8: 30 A.M. , May 30, 1935. Commander Runkel of the local Legion Post requested the use of the bowl and an appropri ation toward the expense of furnishing programs and transportation. Afer due consider- ' ation, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the sum of $25.00 was appropriated and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. STREET DANCE Commander Runkel requested permission for the Legion to hold its annual street dance on East State Street, between Orange and Fifth Streets, on the evening of •, July 3, 1935. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the request was granted. SkNITATION The Mayor and Commander Runkel advised the Board of an unsanitary condition existng at the northeast corner of San Jacinto Street and Chestnut Avenue caused by the ' overflow of a cesspool used by two residences. Both parties are unable to bear the expense of connection with the sewer line or digging a new cesspool. Mr. Runkel assured' the Board that the Legion would dig the ditch for a sewer line connection if the City would supply the pipe, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, it was so ordered. HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants, " action No. 36,900, in the files of the County Clerk of San ( Bernardino County, California, with Allen Wheaton for clearance of right of way over P' Parcel # 19 in the amount of $26.00, as per plans of the Highway Commissioner. The Attorney reported that the purchase and contract price for the clear- ance of right of way above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways ' of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to; be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement between the City of 'Redlands and the State of California. The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman 178 i Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, II 1,{empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement for and on behalf V Ilof the City of Redlands, and it further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party 'in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept At H ,and performed. 1 , COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION The Clerk verbally presented the request of the Community Music Asso- Iii ciation for use of the bowl and prosellis on the evening of may 23 & 24, and each Tuesday I it and Friday evening beginning June 25, 1935 and ending August 30, 1935. Upon motion duly 'iseconded and adopted, the request was granted. j TAXES - REFUNDS ii The City Attorney filed his written report relative to the requests II P-a'. 4 vasa of the Redlands Investment Company and Redlands Security Company, for a refund of taxes it 7 ,paid on-property used by public utilities, and after citing a decision in 220 California,' I (page 660, concludes as follows: II "There seems to be no escape from the City refunding to the Iil I Redlands Security Company the amount of $131.06 by it claimed and to the Redlands Investment Company $502.54 by it claimed. " ' I 'The report was ordered filed with no action upon the request of the two companies. MUNICIPAL PLUNGE Upon request of Park Commissioner Stutt for the Board' s attitude relative to rates for use of the City plunge, a motion by Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman faccubbin, and unanimously adopted, fixed the following rates: ,' Lockers, suits & towels $ . 25 With own suits .10 ' All towels .05 ! I; Children under 10 years with !i own suits and towels .05 II II 1 BULGET ffl ' The Clerk was directed to su'pl Council members with codes of last 'Years budget, and the members were requested by the Mayor to present at the next regular ;, meeting the department appropriations needed for the next fiscal year. I Il Qa&WaS I h Oranges from the City groves were ordered advertised for sale. II DEL N QUENT BUSINESS LICENSES _ II The License Collector sought the attitude of the Council as .to publish4 ang a list of Business License delinquents. The Collector reported that quite a number 1 ,of delinquents had paid recently, and the Attorney was directed to file complaints against iothers, as per list of the Collector. No action was taken relative to publishing the H list of delinquents. TRAFFIC SIGNS, ETC. , The question of location of traffic signs on East and West Colton [ venues was referred to the Police and Street Commissioners with power to act. 11 t 179 'i _ STREET EXCAVATIONS It was recommended by the Council that the Ordinance governing excavations. Lin the street be more strictly adhered to in the future. MISCELLANEOUS The collection from students for dama: es to street li:ht :lobes last , Halloween night; the oiling of Sunset Drive; the meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities the 24th, were considered without further action. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. C ect No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: e / atilt 6.;;;;; L,/ City - Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I 1 - C - 0 - 0 - U - U - 0 - ii Redlands, California June 5 . 1935 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. "BANK NIGHT" Mrs. Rodney L. Cranmer opened a discussion in consideration of "Bank Night" at the local theatre. She presented petitions from the Town Club, the First Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian and State Street Christian Churches protesting I' the operation of Bank Night and requesting the Council to take such steps as is in its power to abolish same. Mrs. Cranmer, Rev. Root of the Church of Christ, Mr. Penn of the local theatre, Neil McMullin and Council members and City Attorney considered the matter at some length in a frank, open discussion, after which a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the matter be tabled, was adopted by the I following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Krumm. Noes: Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Absent: None. Funeral ChapeY l � ) Gen. J. Fowler, realtor, presented the request of R. F. Emerson for permission to erect and operate a funeral chapel at the Southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Center Street. This application having heretofore been presented to the 1 180 '11r Planning Commission and returned from said Commission to this Board without a recommendII ,11� ation, the matter was considered at some length after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, 11 seconded by Councilman Stutt, that this application be granted with a proviso that a set ' back of 45 feet on Brookside Avenue and 25 feet on Center Street be observed, and that no parking be had on Brookside Avenue during funeral services, was duly adopted, with it Councilman Bruggemeyer not voting. u The application of Mrs. C. Hooker Rowe, filed with and denied by the � Planning Commission, for permission to erect a duplex bungalow in addition to a single family residence on a lot at the northwest corner of East Colton Avenue and Berkeley I Drive was tabled, upon motion duly seconded and adopted. I The application of Geo. Clauson to operate sales of washing machines at the southwest corner of West Colton Avenue and First Street was granted during his is personal occupancy of the premises and conduct of the business, upon motion of Council- h II 11 man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer. The verbal application of the owners of "Lot 6, Smith Tract Pump Co." � i h for permission to lay and maintain a water pipe line across and under West Brockton II Avenue west of Texas Street was presented by Attorney Walter J. Hartzell, and after due ;, I consideration a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the IiI application be granted was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. I I' 11 REPOTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire I Department for the Month of May, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. II PETITIONS Petition No. 4131, P. E. Hicks, et al, for regrading and oiling of ij II Texas Street from Colton Avenue north; and San Bernardino Avenue from Orange Street I, 11 11 d west, was presented by G. E. Musson who called attention of the Council to the very badil condition of said Streets. No city funds for such purposes being available, the I 11 possibility of doing it under the S. E. R. A. or securing County aid from our Supervisor 11 was discussed, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, I the matter was tabled for future consideration. 11 RESOLUTION (J. W. Gore. former Councilman-death) it I The Mayor announced to the Board the death of J. W. Gore, former member of the Board of Trustees of the City of Redlands. Upon motion duly seconded, d the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: 11 11 1 RESOLVED, That this Council does hereby express 11 its regrets at the passing of John W. Gore, a former member of this Board; I.and does hereby extend to the 'bereaved family the II sincere sympathy of this Board in their loss. '� H oa q I �! RESOLVED, Further, That this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Board. q II COMMUNICATIONS (11' The following communications were presented and ordered filed: II 11 181 oFrom Jane Lee Gore, expressing appreciation for flowers sent by Council I members on occasion of the death of her father, former Councilman John W. Gore; I O From State Compensation Insurance Fund enclosing a check for $842.90 dividend earned under the State Compensation Insurance policy for period from August 10, 1933 to July 1, 1934; !i From Carl A. Heinze, consulting engineer, Los Angeles; 6 T "1 II `D I From A. G. Christopherson of the Redlands Workers Project Committee, r Q Q I suggesting several improvements for consideration as SERA projaGs3; From the Redlands Realty Board requesting the Council to give favorable J consideration to the erection of a funeral chapel at the Southwest corner of Brookside : Avenue and Center Street, and to defer action at this time for the re-zoning of Colton ,'i 11 Avenue from Orange Street west,: DEMANDS - Claims II The Clerk presented the claim of H. 0. Harrawood for damages to his property at 1333 Agate Street, Mentone, by water, due to asserted carelessness of a City employee when the water was turned on. This claim was before the Council on April 17, 1935, and was denied, and a motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, 11 that the claim be denied, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. The claims of the Redlands Investment Company and Redlands Security Company for refunds for taxes paid on property used by public utilities as filed with and considered by this Board at former meetings, were again considered when the Clerk presented a communication from "Tax Research, Inc. " of date of May 17, 1935, relative td same. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the matter Il be tabled, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Krumm. II ! 1: Noes: None. Not 'voting: Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler. BIDS - Pipe The following proposals to supply 900 feet of 8" and 2000 feet of 6". '' steel drive water pipe were presented and ordered filed: 8 inch 6 inch West Coast Pipe & Steel CO. $ .41 $ .33 Southern Pipe & Casing Co. .36k .31 l !: Western Pipe & Steel Co. .41 . 34 i Consolidated Steel Corp. .40 .36 The Clerk was directed to advise the Southern Pipe & Casing Company that its bid was the' ', lowest, but that award will not be made for 60 days. PLANNING COMMISSION 1 The following reports of the Planning Commission meetings of May 13, May 20 and June 3, 1935, were presented and ordered filed: II o Special meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, May 13 . 1935, 7:30 P. M. City Hall. Present: Chairman Moore and some two or three other ' II members. In the absence of a quorum, no action was taken although discussion was had in regard to the proposed funeral chapel at the corner of Brookside and Center Street and of the 182 ' II petition of Mrs. C. Hooker Rowe for leave to construct mUltiple II dwellings•, upon lot at the corner of East Colton Avenue and y I Berkeley Drive. j'; No action was taken and meeting adjourned to reconvene li at 7:30 P. M. on May 20, 1935 . li r. Special meeting of the Planning Commissiont.held Monday, May 20, 1935, 7:30 P. M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman Moore, Members, Collett, Sexton, Sweeney, Williamson, Ford, Hartzell, Fowler. i o The petition of R-. F. Emmerson for special permit I j authorizing the construction of a funeral- chapel on the h 1 southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Center Street was 1 considered. Mrs. Guerth was present and expressed herself as 1 o being favorable to the granting of the petition if the buildings j were set back 45 feet from the sidewalk on Brookside Avenue. Mrs. Mangano opposed the granting of the petition. Others spoke I ' favorably. Dr. Sweeney moved that no action be taken by this Commission I and that the matter be referred to the Council without recommendation, IIseconded by Mr. Williamson. Upon a vote being taken, it was found that the motion was lost. A motion was presented favoring the granting of the petition. Upon a vote being taken, it was found that two members of the I Commission had voted in favor of the granting of the petition and it four against it. The Chairman declared the matter lost and I directed that the petition and all papers in connection therewith i' be referred to the City Council. I The petition of Mrs. C. Hooker Rowe for leave to construct I a duplex bungalow in addition to the single dwelling now situate I on lot at Berkeley Drive and East Colton Avenue was next presented. Several property owners were present and expressed their views. I Mrs. Mitchell requested that her signature to the petition favoring H the granting of the leave sought to Mrs. Rowe be withdrawn. Several jothers were present and expressed their views variously. i r On motion of Collett, seconded by Sexton and carried by the I! II unanimous vote of the Commission, it was resolved to refect the petition. The petition and all instruments in connection therewith were ordered delivered to the City Council. I I il The petition of C. A. Rolfe for leave to remove all of the II I Pepper trees in front of his residence on Center Street was 1I presented. After considerable discussion, on motion of Dr. Sweeney, seconded byCollett, it was moved to recommend to the CityCouncil ounce that the matter be referred to En:ineer H nckle and E A Moore with power to act. I II No further business appearing, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Iill Regular meeting of the PlanningComnission .held II Monday, June 3, 1935, 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall. Present: President Moore, Members Fowler, Collett, Sweeney, Willamson, Ford. In the absence of the Secretary, I. Ford was appointed 'I Secretary Pro Tem. The petition of Mrs. Whiting for leave to remove several '! o Grevillea trees on Hilton Avenue was presented. The members of the Planning Commission being unfamiliar with the situation, I the matter was laid over for consideration at some future meeting. I r, President Moore spoke at some length on the matter of the County Supervisors granting to the City the right to zone the_ P , approaches to the cities. This topic received some general II consideration by' the various members, but no action of any III sort appeared to be necessary and none was taken. I 11 The mattem of re-zoning Colton Avenue west of Orange Street was presented. No petition asking for such action was 1 183 presented although it was reported that a petition had been circulated. After considerable discussion it was moved, II seconded and unanimously voted by the Planning Commission that it recommend to the City Council that a petition for re-zoning of Colton Avenue west of Orange Street be denied. The matter of the mortuary at the corner of Brookside Avenue and Center Street was discussed, but no action was taken. No further business appearing, on motion the meeting adjourned. , Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the application for permission to erect a funeral 0 jchapel at the southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Center Street was granted. The � � I Q petition of Mrs. C. Hooker Rowe for permission to erect a duplex bungalow in addition � I to a single dwelling at the northwest corner of Colton Avenue and Berkeley Drive; and of C. A. Rolfe to remove all pepper trees at front of his residence 921 Center Street; and the re-zoning of West Colton Avenue were tabled. The request of E. D. Nickerson for removal of palm trees on the south side of Cedar Avenue between Crown and San Jacinto Streets, was granted, per recommend- I' ation of the Planning Commission in February, 1933. CFAETERY FUNDS - Audit Consideration of matters .erta-inin_ to C-m- - Lid. and the annual audit was deferred until an ad 'ourned meetin: on June 7 1935 . AMERICAN LEGION POST No. 106 Commander Runkel of the local Legion Post presented a claim for $23.58 , for program expense connected with Memorial Day, the Council having. appropriated a sum , to not exceed $25.00. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Stitt, Irthe claim was ordered paid and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of the General Fund. • A vote of appreciation was extended to the local Legion Post for the very; finepublic spirit shown in its co-operation in the matter of abating an unsanitary . condition at the northeast corner of Chestnut Avenue and San Mateo Street. PROJECTS - S. E. R. A. Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Street Commissioner SERA projects were authorized as follows: I 'a Curb and, gutter on North side of Pioneer Avenue east of Church Street with property owners to furnish cement; Reconditioning of the Ornamental Street Lighting System; Extension of Street culverts and drains. Councilman Bruggemeyer advised the Council of the moving of the local h SERA quarters from 615 Orange Street to the Fox West Coast Theatre building. The rental for the new quarters being $125.00 per month from June 10, 1935. the City to pay for light, water, gas -- details left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer with power to a'ct. INSURANCE - Plunge Commissioner Stutt of the Park Department sought the attitude of the Board as to Public Liability Insurance for the plunge, and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyrer, J I I !' 184 seconded by Councilman Krumm, he was ordered to secure same for this season. 1,1 I I TREASURER The Treasurer sought the pleasure of the Board relative to salary payment III to Miss Stoddard, Cashier, during absence from her duties by sickness and stated that her work had been handled by the office force with no additional cost to the City. After due l ,'consideration, a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that no! reduction in salary be made for this illness, was duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm knot voting. II i Councilman Maccubbin sought the attitude of the Board as topayment of a 'i I 'bill for $8.20 for a pair o groelasses in a mishap to Claude Miles at the Water Department!! ,plant. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the matter I! , was tabled. 11 _QRAIMES The Engineer reported no cash bids received for the valencia oranges on the I LCity's groves, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. the Ii oranges were ordered marketed through I. L. Lyon & Son packing house this season. The Mayor announced a change, effective July 1, 1935, in the Commissioners!' 1 Ilof the F' - and Health-S. .itation D- .artments, placing the Fire Department under Commissl I:ioner Krumm and the Health-Sanitation Department under Commissioner Bruggemeyer. MISCELLANEOUS Liquor licenses; renewing of traffic lines; taxi service stands; grown-upsll 11 ,in shorts on public streets; auto parking on Fifth Street, etc ., was left in the hands of the Police Commissioner with power to act. 11 ,i 11 Action upon payment of salaries and wages was deferred until June 7, 1935 . 1 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned 1 to meet at 9 O 'clock, A. M. , June 7, 1935 . 11 I l Attest: at, CerlT)-ei .�� , �1� 11 Ci 0 - erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I III IL - 0 - 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 -. 0 - 1Ih II l' Redlands, California June 7, 1935 . 11 9 O'clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meeting_of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . I 11 Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler; (together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. I Absent: None. I 185 Matters pertaining to the Cemetery Endowment and General Fund; the question of a detailed survey by a certified public accountant, were considered at some length developing that the cost for a survey would be approximately $1,000.00 to $4,000.00. ! Action was deferred pending a submission to this Board by the Clerk and Treasurer as much Iii detailed information possible relating to the receipts and expenditures of the Water, ' Cemetery and General accounts in the General Fund as shown by the City records . I, T-+ Water rates; discontinuance of meter rates; the purchase of materials C and supplies locally or at lowest prices, were discussed with a general opinion that local merchants should receive the City 's business except when a distinct saving may be made purchasing outside the City, Councilman Stutt stating that he favored making all L purchases through or from local business men. BILLS AND SALARIES The question of payment of City warrants drawn as of date of June 5 & 7, 1935, in payment of salaries, wages and suoolies, was next considered, in view of the funds in the General Fund being tied up by a mandamus suit against the City Treasurer relative to certain warrants drawn in favor of tenants (without lease) in the Central Avenue improvement proceedings. It being agreed by all interested parties that the primary object of the mandamus suit was to determine the power and authority of the Council relative to the use of public funds for such purpose -- the question of sufficient funds being raised in the answer filed by the Attorney for the Treasurer. In view of the II understanding of interested parties, Councilman Krumm and the Treasurer expressed a (; willingness and desire that the case be determined as to the power and authority of theL dCouncil in the matter, and Sated they would so advise the Attorney. Then a motion of 11 Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that bills and salary warrants dated June 5 and 7, 1935, be paid if and when approved by Department and Finance Commissioners, I was unanimously adopted. li _HIGHWAY 9Q The City Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation r proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of SanlBernardino County, California, with Carl Muns for clearance of right of way over Parcel # 29 for $25 .00 with the City waving requirement of bond and Building Inspector's. fees. The Attorney reported that the contract price for the clearance of the right of way above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the l' City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with ii the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman 186 1 Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted with Councilman Bruggemeyer 1 Gvoting "No", it was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk II' to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, and it further 1 resolved that the City of Redlands, second party in said agreement, be bound by each arid every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. The City Attorney presented a contract-agreement in the condemnation proceedings entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S.1 IIS Albert, et al, Defendants", action No . 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San �1,,.' I Bernardino County, California, with the Metropolitan Oil Distributors for clearance of Ili right of way over Parcels No. 44 & 45 (leased) for the sum of $4130.00, as per plans ofl the Highway Commission. The Attorney reported that the contract price for the clearance of the right of way above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the State of California and the sum is in keeping with the estimate of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated further that the whole of the amount specified is to be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which is being advanced by the State in conforaity i. with the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State of California. ii The contract was explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it was resolved to authorize, I empower and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement for and onbehalf,l of the City of Redlands, and it further resolved that the City of Redlands, second party ' in said agreement, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be II ' kept and performed. STATE COMPENSATION INSURA_N_CE FUND The Clerk presented a communication from the State Compensation Insurance I', 11 Fund advising the City of the rejection of liability for injury to H. Geddes, City ' employee, on May 4, 1935, "on the grounds that it did not arise out of and in the 1 course of his employment" . Councilman Maccubbin voiced Mr. Geddes ' appeal for wages to meet necessary living expenses. It was suggested that Mr. Geddes be advanced one-half ;1 11 time pay during his time off, the same to be re-imbursed to the City if and when sufficient funds are received by him for said injury. It was suggested that he appeal to the Industrial Accident Commission for a hearing of his case and to institute suit against ,, parties directly responsible for the injury. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, secondedh by Councilman Bruggemeyer, an advancement of wages for one-half time was unanimously_ 11 I authorized. 11No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned r 1. to an executive session for consideration of the budget for the next fiscal year. Attest: 1 ' 1, City er . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. , 187 Redlands, California ' June 19, 1935. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held Hat the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowlers ftogether with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. h hr) Absent: None. Q The minutes of the last regular and adjourned regular meetings of June 5 rand 7, 1935, respectively, were read and a rpoyed. II ORAL PETITIONS Mrs. Hattie Mitchell, 1415 West Cypress Avenue, addressed the Board in 11 i request for removal of two large eucalyptus trees near the mausoleum and which she claims Dare a source of injury to a private mausoleum erected by her several years ago. Council= ' Aman Bruggemeyer stated that he had visited the cemetery with and at the request of Mrs. Mitchell and that he felt there was justice in her claim and that the removal of the ( trees would add to the general beauty and value of the cemetery property. Councilman ! Krumm endorsed statements of Councilman Bruggemeyer and moved that the two trees he removed, motion seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer and adopted by the unanimous vote of ' the Board. COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ji Mrs. G. E. Mullen, Phillip Harris, F. A, Cortner and Calder Bennett appeared 'before the Board in a request for an appropriation of $1500.00 toward the expense of the Community Music Association for the coming season. The matter was considered at some ( length by Council members who expressed great appreciation of the work of Mrs. Mullen and the Association. The Mayor called attention to the 5% limit on expenditures, stating that such increase is consumed by the appropriation for unemployment relief, leaving other " departments of the City to operate on practically the same appropriation as this year. Councilman Bruggemeyer made a motion to a,_propriate $1500.00 which received no second. The discussion developed that the Council had tentatively agreed upon an appropriation of $1000.00, and Mrs. Mullen was assured that due consideration would be given her appeal ! at the final hearing on the budget. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Southern California Edison Company relative to plan for additional ornamental Street lighting, at a possible saving of cost was presented and ' ordered filed for future consideration. (Franchise Tax) The Clerk presented a report of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company forL hthe calendar year 1934, showing franchise tax of :r117• .L2 due the C 't , accompanied by aL. check for said amount. This amount being considerably less than the previous year, the jreport was ordered filed, the amount of the tax accepted under protest, and the Clerk II 188 directed to so advise the Company. h 1 The Clerk presented a communication from the Tax Research, Inc. , again .1requestingthe Board to refund to the Redlands Investment Company and Redlands Security ' Company, taxes paid on property occupied by public utilities. These claims haying been ;' denied at a former meeting the communication was ordered filed. , WATER BILL _ Attorney Hartzell presented an agreement marked "Exhibit-D", of Clark S. I. Collins with uzwcured creditors, and requested the City who is a. creditor in the sum ofl $217. 50 to join other creditors of said Collins in an extension of time to pay of three' G lyears from June 30, 1935. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, I 1 " seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the request was granted and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute such papers as necessary to carry into effect 1. this order. 1. ' REPORTS 1. I 111 Report of the Board of Health for the month of May, 1935, was presented and ; ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION II The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held June 8, 1935, ' 1 was presented and ordered filed: { Special Meeting of the Planning Commission held June 8, j! 1935, 9:00 o'clock, A. M. Present: Chairman Moore, Members Collett, Hinckley, Ford, i, Park Superintendent W. T. Ferguson. An inspection trip was made to the various properties y n mentioned in the following petitions: The petition of C. Parker Franklin for leave to remove i! alternate Pepper trees on South Avenue between Ford Street and Franklin Avenue was presented: By unanimous vote of the r Commission members present it was recommended that the petition I II be granted. .' The petition of Mrs. L. B. Whitney for leave to remove 1I the Gravilla trees on the south side of Hilton Avenue was !i presented. By unanimous vote of the Commission members present 1. it was recommended that the alternate Gravilla trees on both the II north and south sides of Hilton Avenue at Franklin Avenue be ' removed under the direction of the City Engineer. The petition of Mrs. Bernice Hymen (Holt) for leave to l remove the Palm tree$ just east of No. 820 West Olive Avenue for the reason that the roots are growing into the house sewer line was presented. By unanimous vote of the Commission members present recommended that the petition be denied and that the petitioner be instructed to put in cast iron pipe which will il eliminate the cause of the complaint. The petition of Mrs. E. L. Cox of No. 1115 Sixth Street to remove Pepper tree in front of her residence in that the tree 1, has grown to obstruct the gate was presented. On examination 0 by unanimous vote mi the Commission members present recommended ,I that the petition be denied. i! The verbal petition of Milton Hollabaugh for leave to I remove three Pepper trees in front of his residence at No. 909 West Olive Avenue was presented. It appearing that the Pepper trees are poor specimens and are too thickly planted, the Commission members present by unanimous vote recommended that n the petition be granted. I 189 • The petition of W. T. Ferguson, City Park Superintendent, for permission to change or replant the block of ground called "Casa Loma Peppers" situate between The Terrace and Colton Avenue at Orange and Sixth Streets and that one or the other of three suggested �i plans be adopted was next presented. The suggestion No. 2 appearing in the petition seemed mose favorable and satisfactory to the Commission members. However, a protest having been signed by Miss Christine Lindenberg, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, '' it was resolved to lay the matter on the table until a full meeting of the Commission members could be had. No further business appearing, on motion the meeting adjourned. ' Each petition was considered separately and upon motions duly seconded and adopted, the C:;) 11 lrecommendations' of the Planning Commission were approved. JAIL The Mayor presented a communication from the County S. E. R. A. director relative to the proposed jail project, advising that the project set-up as submitted, requesting the SERA 'to furnish labor and material to the extent of 62.42% of the hstimated cost could not be given consideration, 25% being the maximum, except in most 1 urgent cases. The matter was considered from several angles and referred to the Mayor, ; Engineer and Commissioner Maccubbin to contact the SERA authorities and ascertain the very best project set-up possible and report their findings to this Board at an adjourned , regular meeting at 10 A. M. , June 24, 1935. ,, DEMANDS CLAIMS The Clerk presented a claim of L. Leest in the sum of $6 .90 for moving and. 4 setting-up expense in Highway 99 Improvement which was ordered filed for future consid- Ieration. A claim of the E. st L .onia Mutual Water C.m.an in the sum of $1500.00 for,, "assessment on . interest for the year 1933" was presented by the Finance Commissioner ; for action by the Council. A motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the claim be paid was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Stutt, Maccubbin and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Krumm. Absent: None. A claim of Gowland Bros. in the sum of $15.02 for supplies to the S.E.R.A. , recreation program, was submitted by Finance Commissioner Krumm for Council action, and d , a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the claim be paid, ' was duly adapted with Commissioner Krumm voting "No" . The Finance Commissioner questioned items and charges in a number of claims rand protested what he termed a "waste of the taxpayers money" in excessive purchases of supplies, etc. , for SERA projects. i; SERA. The Engineer presented a proposed project under SERA for the growing of trees ; and shrubs which was approved upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman I ' Stutt, and the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf !. of the City. The Engineer was authorized and directed to replace a lock and broken window c 190 in the Thayer Bldg. , 615 Orange Street, recently vacated by. the SERA. DRINKING FOUNTAIN ! Upon suggestion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, a drinking fountain was ordered installed at the corner of Orange Street and San Bernardino Avenue under super- 1, vision of the Engineer and Water Commissioner. 1, The Cemetery Commissioner recommended the closing of certain walks and 1. 11 roadways shown on the map of the Cemetery. The Engineer and Attorney were directed to prepare and submit detailed plans for consideration of this Board at its next regular meeting. Consideration of matters pertaining to Cemetery funds was deferred until, next meeting . MISCELLANEOUS The riding of bicycles on sidewalks and the use of sidewalk space by_ ' Mr. Tyler on West Colton Avenue for business purposes, were left in the, hands of the Police Commissioner with power to act. The Police Commissioner and Mayor were directed to make a study of auto ;' parking on 5th, East Vine, Cajon and 6th Streets and report their recommendations to this Board at the next meeting. Councilman Krumm sought an adjustment on his water rate as compared with 11 other consumers of a like area. Referred to the Engineer and Water Commissioner. I' i BUDGET The Mayor presented a draft of the budget for the 1935-36 fiscal year as informally approved at a recent executive session of the Council, as follows: II'l Department Appropriations General Government 20,100.00 Police Department 22, 500.00 Fire Department 20,000.00 Building Inspector 3,100.00 Conservation of Health 4,250.00 Sanitation or Promotion of Cleanliness and Highways 41, 500.00 M; .. Charities and. Corrections 800.00 Unemployment Relief 6,500.00 Parks & Playgrounds 13,100.00 Miscellaneous 2,150.00 A discussion of the application of the 5% expenditure limitation act h was joined in by members of the Council and officials, it being generally agreed that! the appropriations were within the provisions of the law. Councilman Maccubbin asked for a reconsideration of and an increase in the appropriation to the Street Depart- ment and Councilman Bruggemeyer requested a reduction of $1500.00 in the appropriatin to the unemployment relief department -- provided the other departments would take al 11 like reduction. I The Clerk presented a request of H. A. Westerbrook and Matt G. Schutt of the Engineer Department, for a partial restoration of the cut made in their wages a I1 111 ,I fl 191 lifew years ago, which was ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Stutt, that the budget as proposed and above recorded be approved as and for the Hworking budget for the next fiscal year was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer and Maccubbin. Absent : None. C") Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner`,, j' except the claim of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company for $1500.00, which was ordered held for future ac.tionc No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to' 110 o 'clock, A. M. , June 24, 1935. Attest: Ij 111 ,..12klecZa City Cerrk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II' i I Redlands, California June 24, 1935 . 10 o 'clock, A. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council of the City of Redlands, Califor- nia, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting . II Present: Councilman Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler ) together with the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer . Absent: Attorney Hartzell. DEED - East Pionear_Avenua The Clerk presented a deed from G. E. Goldie and wife conveying to the City is right-of-way for road purposes over the south 20 feet of the SWZ NW1- SW1 of Sec. 14, ITwp 1S, R 3W, which, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, Seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, ;was accepted and ordered placed of record. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE The Mayor announced a..meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities iat Beaumont on Friday, June 28, 1935, with dinner at 7:00 P. M. The Clerk was directed to secure eight reservations. - II APPLICATIONS R. F. Emmerson, to whom a permit was issued for the erection of a mortuary , at the Southwest corner of Brookside Avenue and Center Street, provided a set-back of X45 feet on Brookside Avenue and 25 feet on Center Street is observed, addressed the ,Board in a plea for a change in the set-back on Center Sf rapt to 15 feet in order to 192 retain several palm trees on the west line of the property. After due consideration, 1 ' a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the request be granted, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. 11 C. W. Tyler, operator of a fruit stand on the north side of West Colton Avenue near the west City limits occupying sidewalk space, addressed the Board in applii- cation for permission to use same. He was advised that the City could not legally grant private permission for^use of property dedicated to the public. After due consideration, developing that the sidewalk space was not now used by pedestrians, the Police Commissioner and Councilman Bruggemeyer suggested that the temporary use of said space , 8 feet back, i of the curb be tolerated, subject to Police regulation and to the orders of the Council The suggestion was agreed to by Mr. Tyler and endorsed by the other members of the Council. AUDIT upon recommendation and motion of Finance Commissioner Krumm, duly second- , ed and adopted, G. E. Mullen, this City, was authorized and directed to make the usual 11 audit audit of City books, at a fee of $125.00. The question of a more extensi#eand survey I, h of the financial affairs of the City was postponed pending the submission of data and information by the Clerk and Treasurer. Applications to make the audit or survey this I day presented were ordered filed for future consideration. POLICE - Auto Police Commissioner Krumm advised the Council of damages to the Chevrolet s police car in an accident, with probably no expense to the City. He requested sanction ! of the Board to trade the Chevrolet in on a Ford car in the betterment of the police service. Board members expressed no opposition to the trade if it can be accomplished, within the department' s next fiscal year appropriation. • HIGHWAY 99 The question of continuing salary payments to the City Attorney for ' additional duties by reason of Highway 99 Improvements was considered, and action was ;I I � deferred until August, tier suggestion of Councilman Bruggemeyer. I II The Clerk presented a communication from the City Attorney relative to 1, matters pertaining to the clearance of right-of-way over land leased from the Southern !j j Pacific Railway Company and occupied by the Metropolitan Oil Distributors who claim damages on account of the loss of its lease by Highway 99 Improvement. The Attorney ;, states that tie Metropolitan Oil Distributors are willing to accept $300.00 in full 11 satisfaction of their claim for damages by loss of lease. The communication was ordered filed for future consideration pending the presence of the City Attorney and consultation by the Engineer with the County Highway Commissioner. COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION I The Clerk sought information as to the amount definitely appropriated l ' to the Community Music Association for the current season, and was advised that it is 6600.00. 1I .19'; 1 JAIL - HALL OF JSJSTICE 1 I i The building of a new Jail and Hall of Justice_ was. next considered, the ' Mayor stating that he wa,4uite confident that a project set-up whereby the City would receive the labor and not to exceed 25% of material cost would be approved by the County SERA director. It is estimated that the City's part of the expense would be approximately ii 4 $8000.00. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by 1 Councilman Stutt, the project was authorized by the unanimous vote of the Board, and the ! Mayor was directed to execute the necessary papers to carry out this order. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ors z \ orc--7--,4,_ Cie—en—FECie—en-FE Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1 it - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - i Redlands, California July 3, 1935 . Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held hat the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of June 19, 1935 and the adjourned " regular meeting of June 24., 1935, were read and approved. C011MUNICATIONS The following communications were presented, read and ordered filed: From the Southern California Symphony Association announcing the opening of Hollywood Bowl' s fourteenth consecutive season of summer concerts on the night of July 16th; From League of California Municipalities relative to the new work relief ,program: A communication from J. D. Langford & Company, requesting the City to lay a pipe line from Texas Street wells to Mt. Vernon Avenue for supplying water to Mission Dis- trict users and thus permit the filling in of the open ditch through the Langford property i'now used for such purpose, was presented and referred to the City Attorney, Engineer and ' 'IWater Commissioner for investigation and report to this Council. A communication from the Globe Indemnity Company, Los Angeles, insurance ii carrier on the City Hall property was presented, advising the City of a recommendation by the Company' s Engineer as follows: "We believe it advisable to •rovide a handrail on the "inside stairway leading to the vacant room on the second floor at the rear of the building. " 194 iheferred to Councilman Bruggemeyer for investigation and report to this Council. A communication from the Southern California Edison Company, P. V. Moffat, I' 'District Manager, relative to ornamental street lighting rates, calling attention of they Council to his letter of June 19, 1935, was presented, and after due consideration, the II Clerk was authorized and directed to request the Compan to submit a rro .osed a:r- -m-nt IIS to this Board for consideration and action. A communication from Highland Dry Cleaners, 9 East Vine Street, protesting. the parking of autos at front of its place of business, and requesting a one-hour limit or a loading zone, was presented and ordered filed. The matter was considered along witl4 11 other traffic problems, and the Police Commissioner recommended a two-hour parking limit for Cajon Street from Olive Avenue to Vine Street; for East Vine Street from Cajon Street I to Sixth Street; for Sixth Street from Vine Street to State Street. This brought up a general discussion as to the most satisfactory way to secure desired results, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance (if he thinks legal) delegating to the , Police Commissioner, with consent of the Council by resolution, power to regulate traffic. and parking by the posting and painting of proper signs and signals. _ ORDINANCE (Traffic) Proposed ordinance No. 779, Amending Ordinance No; 693, was introduced by 1 the City Attorney andlaid over under the rules. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of June, 1935; and the Police Department and Building Inspector for the yearn 11 ending June 30, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. 1. A report of E. Q. Sullivan. District Engineer of the Division of Highways, ;' showing amount of one quarter cent gas tax allocation to this City for the biennial period ending June 30, 1935, in the sum of $17,586 .61, and applied on Central Avenue right of way acquisition, was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING C9_MMiI�SL&IDAN The following report of the meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July 2, 1935, was presented and ordered filed: Meeting of the Planning Commission held Tuesday, July 2, 1935, 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall. Present : Chairman Moore, Members, Collett, Hinckley, Williamson, Fowler, Ford, Hartzell. The petition of Mrs. Mason Marzolf for leave to remove a Pepper tree which is in bad condition and is situate along the north line of North Place was presented. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that said petition be granted, subject to a new and11 thrifty tree being planted in the place of the one removed and that the property owner be advised accordingly. 11 The petition of T. A. Gaume for permission to erect and maintain a wholesale and retail gasoline station on property I on Park Avenue and Highway 99, tanks to be erected on the right of way of the A. T. & S. F. Ry Co. , was presented. Itrl 11 II 195 appearing to members of the Commission that the location stated in the petition is in the Agricultural Zone, but that with the completion of the new U. S. Highway 99 through the City of Redlands the property of Mr. Gaume and of the others in that locality will be changed in character as to use, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, by unanimous vote U the Commission recommended the granting of Mr. Gaume's petition as an exception to the requirements of the zoning ordinance. Discussion was had as to the advisability of changing the zone along the new U. S. Highway 99 to the westerly city limits. After some discussion it appearing that the City would have better Cn control over structures and uses made of the property if the zone 2:'") were allowed to remain in its present status, no action was taken. Chairman Moore reported that the County Planning_commission desired expressions from the various municipalities in the County whether or not theydesired a countyzoningordinance as to r to be adopted conferring]urisdiction in the municipalities of the county area surrounding the municipalities and to a distance of three miles from the city boundaries, and if the municipality were in favor of such action, as to the classification of the county area affected. It appearing that this Commission is at this time unable to make any specific recommendation as to classification, but that the Planning Commission is in favor of action being taken by the County Planning Commission which will give this municipality some control over the use and occupancy of the county area surround- ing the City, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Commission expressed its opinion that it would be highly desirable for the County Planning Commission to take such action as far as this City is concerned, and that it will at a later date present suggestions of the action which it desires to be taken with relation to the area surrounding the City. The City Engineer asged for instructions concerning the removal of Eucalyptus trees on Cedar Avenue from Center to Pacific . Onmotion dulymad seconded' and carried, the Commission Pati c e, c i recommends to the City Council that authority be granted for the removal_of approximate one-half of the Eucalyptus trees at the location suggested, the trees to be removed and manner of removal to be under the direction and control of the City Street Superin- tendent. The recommendations of the Commission were considered in their respective order and lapproved by the unanimous vote of the Council. ' PRINTING - Bids The following proposals for the City printing_ for the fiscal year beginning'H j July 1, 1935, were publicly opened and declared: II Gardner & Sedgwick $542.20 i' Arthur 's Commercial Press 561. 55 Citrograph Printing Co. 548.75 T. W. Davis & Son 544.40 Iifor schedule of items prepared by the City Clerk. The bid of Gardner & Sedgwick being Treasonably and the lowest, on motion, the said Gardner & Sedgwick was awarded the contract ; for the City printing for the fiscal year commencing July 1st, 191,, applicable only to the items submitted for bid. All other bids were rejected. HIGHWAY 99 The Attorney presented contract-agreements in the condemnation proceedings 'I '; entitled "City of Redlands a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendant", action No. 36,900 in the files of the County Clerk of San Bernardino County, ' oCalifornia, with N. Vander Stelt for the clearance of right of way over his property (Parcel # 54) for the sum of ]1,700.00 and Metropolitan Oil Distributors for the clearance I ' las H of right of way over leased property (Parcels # 44 & 45) for the sum of 44,130.00, as per plans of the Highway Commission. The Attorney reported that the contract prices for the clearance of the '(, it rights of way above specified met with the approval of the Division of Highways of the it State of California and the sums are in keeping with the estimates of cost prepared by the City of Redlands, and stated' further that the whole of the amounts specified is to be paid from the State Cooperative Fund which is being advanced by the State in conformity with the agreement with the City of Redlands and the State of California. I The contracts were explained to the Council, and on motion of Councilmarii Maccubbin 11 Stutt, seconded by Councilmar�, duly adopted with Councilman Bruggemeyer not voting, it 1 was resolved to authorize, empower and direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute I said agreements for and on behalf of the City of Redlands, second party in said agreements, be bound by each and every provision therein contained by it to be kept and performed. r DEMANDS - CLAIMS I The following claims against the City were presented for Council action:; Gpo . A. Atwood, Treas. Defense Com. "San Timoteo Debris Cone" $87. 50 Arthur T Gage, for professional service- Camille Wilks (accident) 5.00 I, National Cash Register Co.-repairs to cash register at plunge 20.40 Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the claims were ordered paid out of the General Fund and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly. BUDT The City Attorney called attention of the Board to a probable assessment; against City property of approximately $1750.00 in Highway 99 Improvement for which no 1 ' budget appropriation is made. No action was taken pending final hearing and determina- tion of assessments in the case. II 111POLICE COMMISSIONERII Police Commissioner Krumm reported damages to the Chevrolet Police car in an accident, and _recommended the exchange of the car at 075.00 for a new Ford at $784.00 in betterment of the departmentts service. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the recommendation of the Commissioner was unanimously ordered. The Commissioner reported that special efforts were being made to c_atcl ll (, 111 Lp rties responsible for the breaking of street lighting_globes and other disturbances in the southern residence section of the City. Complaint as to a sign in the sidewalk space on Cedar Ave. advertising_ j g' s cider was referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. HEALTH DEPARTMENT 11 Councilman Bruggemeyerquestioned y payment by the City for throat culture;, tests made by Dr. Taltavall. It was suggested that the work was probably done for the Health Department and he was referred to Dr. Folkins for information and details. it 197 Ii' S. E. R.A. - Charity A matter of a small charity sewing_program involving an expenditure .I I Hof probably $10.00 suggested by Councilman Bruggemeyer, was left in his hands with power to act. The dramatic section of the S. E. R. A. were granted use of the City, „ Hall auditorium for rehearsals. Upon recommendation of Councilman Bruggemeyer, and motion of Council- f Q man Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, a tel hone for the Sewing_project at State' Mand Third Streets, was authorized under supervision of Councilman Bruggemeyer. EAST LUGONIA BONDS ,II Councilman Bruggemeyer advised the Board of matters pertaining to the u possible re-organization of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company_, or the foreclosure by, the Bond holders and recommended that the City deposit with the Pioneer Title Insurance ;If & Trust Company, San Bernardino, its bonds in the sum of $12, 500.00. After due consid- eration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt that the Treasurer Abe and is hereby authorized and directed to deposit with said Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company, (subject to the pleasure of this Board) the East Lugonia Mutual Water jCompany bonds in the sum of $12,500.00, was duly adopted, with Councilman Bruggemeyer not voting. JAIL AND HALL OF JUSTICE The Mayor reported that after several meetings with the County SERA ' Directors, the committee has nothing definite to report, except that the County Director,' ! expressed hopes for having a more definite project set-up by State and Government auth- orities in the very near future. The Mayor stated that the Committee will be in contact with County director for immediate action and will call the Council together at the earliest time a definite program is possible. 11 Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: `P"i/.emsC27 \154- ' ii City C1er . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. wl - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II 198 Redlands, California July 17, 1935 . II ' I 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor , Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION i! Mrs . G. E. Mullen, President of the Community Music Association again ;' appeared before the Board in a plea for a lar_er Cit - a.oro.riation toward the ex ense of the Association, the City having provided a $600.00 appropriation in making the current ; year budget, with a tentative agreement between Councilmen that an additional $400.00 11 ; would be appropriated if possible at a later date . Mrs. Mullen requested that the total for the year be made $1500.00, urgedbyMrs.and the request was endorsed and Harold I/ Dickerson, Philip Harris, E. A. Moore and Geo. Bunnell as being money well spent when 11 considered from an advertising point of view. The Mayor and Council members expressed appreciation of that fact, but saw no way to provide same at this time, though Council- i man Bruggemeyer made a motion to that effect which received no second. Councilman Krumm 11 suggested that if later in the year City finances would justify an additional appropria-11 ! tion he would support it, and other members agreeing with him, no further action was I' : taken. C 0JAM 1It C AT ION S A communication from Harold L. Scott, Sr. , Chairman of Committee Redlands' Recreation Center # 2, advising of a petition signed by 453 citizens requesting County S. E. R. A. Director Thoreson to restore Mr. Collins to his former position in 111 the local recreation program, was presented and ordered filed. In order to be more fully informed before taking action, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by ( Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the Mayor was directed to appoint a committee of twat ' to investi• ate the matter and retort their findin• s to this Board at the next regular meeting. The Mayor named Councilman Bruggemeyer and Engineer Hinckley A communication from Fox West Coast Theatres Corporation addressed to �' Councilman Bruggemeyer relative to matters pertaining to the rental of S. E. R. A. offices, its : was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to acknowledgeAreceipt, Council` man Bruggemeyer stating that matters had been satisfactorily adjusted. II The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From The League of California Municipalities relative to new W. P. A. !' 1 rules, etc . ; From Federal Emergency Administration relative to P. W. A. projects; II From County Director Thoreson relative to City Ordinance Codification lid ii continuance under new W. P. A. 199 A communication from J. Harold Brown, Chief Production Engineer, ,' County S. E. R. A. , requesting permission to remove wood from the City sewer property in, the wash was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was authorized and directed to ,' advise him that this Council deems it inadvisable to grant this request. A communication from the State Board of Equalization relative to 5�° Tax limitation, was presented and ordered filed. REPOR S The following reports were presented and ordered filed: The monthly ' reports of the Clerk and Health Department; the annual reports of the Clerk, Library, i . Health and Fire Departments and the quarterly report of the Clerk and a balance sheet of the General Fund for the past several years. The annual report of the Cletk was =rarest; ,, published and 300 copies printed in pamphlet form. The sudden death of Miss May C. Moore, sister of Paul W. Moore, The Facts, was announced and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman4. hMaccubbin an expression of keen regret at her passing and of sincere sympathy to Mr. Moore and family, was unanimously adopted, and the Clerk was directed to convey same , to Mr. Moore. ORDINANCES Ordinance leo. 780, Amending Ordinance No . 00, as Amended, Fixing Ithe Due and Delinquent Dates For City Taxes, Prescribing the Notice to be Given of Taxes' Being Due, Prescribing the Penalty for Delinquency and the Notice to be Given of the , Delinquent Tax List; and Ordinance No. 781, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for , the Fiscal Year 1935-36, were introduced by Attorney Hartzell and laid over under the rules. DEMANDS - CLAIMS The following demands were presented for Council action: Lowland Bros. - Recreation project supplies $ 31.36 - Demand # 10377 4. Shell 0.51 Company-Refund Business License 12.00 - " # 10378 Miller Furniture Store-Expense Highway #99 20.00 - " 229 After due consideration the above claims were ordered paid, Gowland Bros. and Shell Oil '! I � Company from the General Fund, and the Miller Furniture Store from Highway #99, and the I Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly. Councilman Stutt was authorized to expend not exceedingj10.00 for transportation of musicians from San Bernardino to the local bowl for this evenings . S.E.R.A. concert, payable from the Unemployment Relief appropriation of the General Fund'. The claim of Curtis V. Edwards for moving expense, Highway #99 Improve- liment, was denied on information and opinion of this Board that the Improvement program Iwas not the cause of his change in location, and the Clerk was directed to so advise himl!. The claim of Dr. Gentry for medical attention to H. Hopgood, Tom Haste and David Criswell was referred to the Clerk for ascertaining under whose orders the service was rendered. The claim of Homer Schreiber for moving expense under Highway #99 200 Improvement was held up for more information, it appearing that Mr. Schreiber is part owner of the property and received payment for clearance of right of way. Action was deferred pending more details from the City Attorney and Mr. Schreiber. BUSLI_I LICFNSFS Business License rates were considered at some length upon information, by the Collector that some packing houses paid while others did not. It was suggested that as preparation is going on for codification of City Ordinances, the business , license ordinance should be given special consideration, and upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the Mayor appointed the City Attorney, Treasurer and Finance Commissioner to make a study of the Ordinance and present their recommendation to this Board at as ' early date as possible.' li LANGFORD - Water Pipe Line The City Engineer and Attorney reported that from their investigation Fr of agreements, etc . , relative to supplying water to "old town" users, they were of the [', : opinion that the City was not required to laya q pipe line as requested by Mr. Langford in a communication to this Board at the last meeting, and recommended that his request be denied. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the recommendation was approved and the City Attorney was directed to so advise Mr. Langford. ANA RFCJATIDE I The Mayor conveyed to the Council the appreciation of the American. I', ' Legion for the co-operation of the City in the success of the street dance on the ' evening of July 3, 1935. i' EMPLOYEES PICNIC Announcement of the employees picnic to be held at Sylvan Park on thel , afternoon of July 27, 1935, was made, and upon recommendation of Councilman Stutt the j. ! free use of the plunge from 4 to 5 : 30 P. M. was granted. IITLCBALL Complaints of damage to gardens and flowers on property adjoining the Ii Y. M. C. A. by boys recovering balls knocked from the enclosure, was reported by the LMayor. It was suggested that the platter be taken up with the Y. M. C. A. in an effort ' to remedy the matter. RECREATION #1 - Dance Hall Councilman Krumm recommended the discontinuance of dances at Recreation Center #1 on account of disorders and disturbances arising from same. Other members suggested no action at this time pending an effort at better control of the affair. The ! Police Commissioner stated he would endeavor to take care of the situation. JAIL & HALL OF JUSTICE Matters pertaining to a new Jail and Hall of Justice were informally considered, pending more detail as to the new set up under the W. P. A. The Mayor 1; expressed the opinion that the situation could be met by setting up v. _ .; _ - . . ' - ' , and the gineer was directed to prepare data, etc. , accordingly--the jail project to I� 201 receive precedence. 1 �I Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. Ao further business demanding attention on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: L/ I I // City Ter . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. C,") Aft li Q - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California August 7, 1935 . Two O 'clock, P. M. II C A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm Stutt and Mayor Fowler together with the City Clerk, Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. HIGHWAY 99 - Demands Curtis Edwards, tenant without lease, at 114 East Central Avenue, and Homer ' Schreiber, part owner of property at the southeast corner of Fifth Street and Central okvenue, taken for Highway 99 Improvement, were before the Board in a plea for the payment jof their claims in the respective sums of $37.00 and $76 .00 to cover moving expense under said improvement. The claims had heretofore been held up for one reason or other. After hearing the statements of parties interested, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the claims be paid was unanimously adopted, and the Clerk was !I authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly, payable out of the Highway 99 Fund. W. P. A. County Director Ralph Smith, of the W. P. A. addressed the Board in assurance hof the desire of the Administration to aid in worthwhile projects on a 20-80 per cent ' basis, and urged the immediate preparation of such projects--the City to pay 20% and they W. P. A. 89% of total cost. The Mayor assured Mr. Smith that the City was now engaged in , the preparation of several projects under the new program. SHELL OIL COMPANY A representative of the Shell Oil Company addressed the Board in request for a permit and submitted plans for a filling station to be erected on Highway 99 at 9th hand State Streets. The Building Inspector presented a protest of the Architectural Board of Review to the type of building proposed as being entirely at variance with the program and plans of the Board of Review which was ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, that the request be granted 202 subject to approval by the Building Insoector, was duly adopted, with the Mayor opposing . APPLICATION The Shell Oil Company made written application for permission to install and maintain a flood light in the parking space of Highway 99 between 9th and State Streets. A blue print showing details and a letter from District Engineer Sullivan, of )the the State Highway Division, expressing no objection to same, were presented and ordered filed. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the request be..' granted, was unanimously adopted. The application of Rev. Robertson of the Four Square Gospel Church located at Palm Avenue and San Mateo Street, for permission to place direction signs in . the parking space on West Colton Avenue at the West City limits, on Brookside Avenue at the West City limits, on Cajon Street at Cypress Avenue, and to string a banner over San Mateo Street at Palm Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of CouncIl- ' man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, the request was granted as to the signs and denied as to the banner. The application of the Seventh Day Adventists for permission to erect aa, i tent and hold gospel meetings at the northeast corner of Columbia Street and Brockton Avenue, was presented and referred to the Police Commissioner with full power to act. BIDS - Electric Light G1ohes Per the request of the purchasing department, the following dealers submitted proposals for supplying the City with incandescent lamps, which were publicly ', opened and declared: E. P. Snyder Heim's Hardware Orange St. Electric Shop P, E. M. Cope Commercial Comoany Redlands Electrical Company Nash Electrical Company After due consideration and discussion, and following a policy of rotation, a motion by Councilman Krumm,seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the contract go to E. P. Snyder. „ was unanimously adopted. !II REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector for the month of July, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. °7 A report in duplicate of G. E. Mullen, chartered accountant, of the City annual audit of^accounts for the year ending June 30, 1935, was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk called attention to several recommendations of the Auditor and the alayor requested Cbuncil members to give consideration to same, that action may be taken ,' at an adjourned meeting to be held August 12, 1935, at 10 o 'clock, A. M. CO:IMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Chas H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, charging Council members with a lack of ambition and foresight in municipal affairs; From Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Com . , relative to East Lugonia Mutual Water Company bonds, etc . ; 203 From Redlands Fire Chief and Building Inspector relative to provisions of the Building Code as applied to capacity of theatres, dance halls, etc; From Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, San Francisco, carriers;' of Public Liability Insurance on the plunge, recommending "that sidewalk around the pool' be _raised until it is flush with the edge of the swimming pool" ; From City of Pomona requesting permission to hang a sign across our tStreets advertising the Los Angeles County fair. Communications from the League of California Municipalities calling act , the Council 's attention to the accomplishments of the League through its legal represen tatives at the last session of the Legislature and to the necessity for further efforts relative to State Board of Equalization values of public utilities, suggested that this City has not contributed to the expense of the League in these matters anrequested that() based on contributions of other cities, we should pay ;6150.00 for the two special activities, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, an appropriation of said sum was authorized, one-half payable now and the remainder after the final session of the State Board of Equalization in fixing values on public utility property returned to the local tax rolls. A communication from Duce de Kerekjarto, a noted violinist, addressed oto Mrs. G. E. Mullen, Director of the Community Music Association, complimenting the City Ilon the bowl . setting, was presented by Councilman Krumm, read to the Council and returnedL, to Mrs. Mullem. ORDLNAN CjES Ordinance No. 780, Amending Ordinance No. 430, as Amended, Fixing the , PDue and Delinquent Dates For City Taxes, Prescribing the Notice to be Given of Taxes ;Being Due, Prescribing the Penalty for Delinquency and the Notice to be Given of the ' Delinquent Tax List, introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the ' following vote: P Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ordinance No. 781, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax For ! the Fiscal Year 1935-1936, introduced at the last regular meeting was adopted by the 'following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbini Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Naes: None (See correction Page 207) Absent: None. 'with Councilman Bruggemeyer voicing his protest to the increased budget. Action on Ordinance No. 779, Amending the Traffic Ordinance introduced at a former meeting, was deferred pending the study of an Act of the last Legislature 11relating to Motor Vehicle traffic regulations, per request of the City Attorney this day filed. TREE PETITIONS ;' Tree Petition No. 886, University of Redlands for removal of two Eucalyptus trees on Sylvan Blvd. at the rear of the Administration Building, bearing the 'HH 204 recommendation of the Planning Commission, E. A. Moore, President, that same be granted;il n and ' Tree Petition No. 887, Harold A. Durrell, for permission to remove the , Pepper trees at the corner of Carob and Kincaid Streets bearing the recommendation of the Planning Commission by E. A. Moore, President, that same be denied and recommending hat the tree be pruned, were presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the recommendations of the Planning Commission, , were unanimously approved. CONTRACTS - AGREEMENTS An agreement between the City of Redlands and the Southern Pacific ' Railroad Company, relative to use of a certain small triangular piece of land immediately west of Texas Street, was presented and explained to the Council by the City Attorney, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the following Resolution was unanimously adooted: IT IS RESOLVED that the City of Redlands enter into the said agreement, that the City be bound by all the duties and obligations therein imposed by it to be kept and performed, 1 and that upon said contract being executed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, the same become binding upon this City. A contract was authorized with the Southern California Edison Company for Ornamental Street Lighting service under Schedule LS-2, by motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted. PLUMBING The Clerk presented a complaint of the Building Inspector against Garrett Spoor, plumber, for violation of Ordinance No. 755, and a notice to Spoor to appear before the Council at this time to answer same. Mr. Spoor was present and upon inquiry as to his preference of a hearing before this Council or a Court trial, he chose a hearing before this Board and upon motion duly adopted, the hearing was set for 10 jll o 'clock. A. M. , August 12, 1935, in the Council Chamber. III RECREATION The County Director of Recreation under the S. E. R. A. addressed the Council as to future activities. Councilman Krumm expressed himself as opposed to further expenditure of money for such purposes and moved to discontinue the dances on account of disorderly conduct, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer for discussion. Other' members disagreed with Councilman Krumm, and the motion was lost. Councilman Krumm at this time read to the Council an explanation of the efforts of certain members of the recreation group to embarrass him by filing a complaint recently charging him with a violation of the Ordinance prohibiting smoking in dance halls, etc. The communication was ordered filed, Council members expressing satisfaction at thefailure of the case 205 against Councilman Krumm. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY Councilman Bruggemeyer made a verbal report of a meeting of some of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company bond holders at Pasadena on July 26 , 1935, and advised the Council of the selection of a Committee of three to consider matters pertaining to , (the Company ' s affairs, one of the Committee being Geo . P. Cortner, this City. Councilman r-4 Bruggemeyer at this time recommended and moved that the City terminate at once its relations with said East Lugonia Mutual Water Company as applied to the policy of the C � Q City paying the power bill for the Company, seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously adopted. The Clerk was directed to so advise the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and also the Southern California Edison Company, requesting a closing bill from the Edison , Company. PROJECTS The Engineer presented the following projects under the W. P. A. program: Culverts over Storm Water Drains and Extension of Water Mains Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the same were approved, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City,: PARK - Bowl Disturbances at the bowl concerts were considered and it was determined to try a plan of having the older Boy Scouts act under supervision of the Police Department. The purchase of new power lawn mower was recommended by Commissioner Stutt, and so ordered. The purchase of a new pick-up car for the Park Department was recommended !land ordered; the car now operated by Mr. Ferguson of the Park Department, to be turned over jlto the Building Inspector and the ear now operated by the Building Inspector to be turned lover for use of the Sanitary Department. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Krumm recommended that the removal and burial of cats and dogs ' he placed under the Sanitary Department and effect a saving of several dollars per month, and that the Sanitary Inspector be made deputy license collector. Action deferred until, the next meeting . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further bus'ness demandin• attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 0.0 o'clock, A. M. , August 12, 1935. Attest: CityClerk. Ma or of the City of Redlands, California. ll i - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 206 Redlands, California j! August 12, 1935. Ten O 'clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, I' California, held at the regular placetf meeting_. Present: Councilmen :ilaccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: Attorney Hartzell. RECIOLUDY Councilman Kriunra moved the discontinuance of the dance hall feature of the recreation program, but received no second, though other members assured him that they would join him if disturbances continued. Councilman Krumm stated his intention to continue his efforts until the desired result is obtained. BIUS The following proposals, submitted upon request of the City Engineer, ! for the re-setting and installation of eight ornamental light posts on Central Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets, were presented, publicly opened and declared: Redlands Electric Company $615 .65 Southwest Electrical Company 675.00 Nash Electrical Company 815 .00 The bid of the Redlands Electric Company being the lowest and reasonable, upon motion of, Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the award was made accordingly, subject to the approval of the State Highway Commission. All other bids were rejected. r Police Commissioner Krumm reported the granting of the application of I' li the Seventh Day Adventist for permission to erect a tent and hold gospel meetings at the Northeast corner of Columbia Street and Brockton Avenue. CITY vs SPOOR The case of the City vs Garrett Spoor, charged by the City Building Inspector with violation of provisions of Ordi:rance No. 755, in a complaint filed with this Board at its meeting of August 7, 1935, and set for hearing at this time was next considered. Mr. Spoor was represented by Attorney Bradley. The Building Inspector requested that Mr. Spoor's license as a Master Plumber be suspended for one year. The Inspector presented before the Council material evidence showing the class of work done,, and called James Scott, City Sanitary Inspector, A. E. Taylor, Jr. and Marinus Feenstra, contractors, and Dr. W. E. Phelps, who testified that the material evidence presented was taken from work done by Mr. Spoor. Mr. Spoor testified that he had done but a small part of the work, having employed a regular licensed journeyman plumber; that on account of sickness in his family he was unable to personally supervise all the work, but had ' corrected faulty work when requested by the Inspector. Attorney Bradley questioned ' witnesses, and on behalf of his client, admitted some faulty work was done, but urged the Council to not 'take away Mr.�S oorrs license and pledged his client to a strict adherence to the Ordinance in the future. i '; 207 The Council went into executive session for consideration of the facts and evidence presented, after which the Mayor announced that by unanimous vote of the , Council, the Master Plumber ' s license held by Mr. Spoor was ordered suspended for a period of 90 days, and that he be issued a journeyman's license for said period, that he may not be deprived of his means of earning a living. Attorney Bradley personally and on behalf of his client, thanked the Board for the manner in which the case was considered and determined. z,O Ca AUDITOR'S REPORT Certain recommendations of Auditor Mullen in his report filed at the last regular meeting were considered and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Council- man Maccubbin, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereas, the general fund of the City includes the General City and Cemetery and Water Departments, and whereas we believe a better accounting of same may be had by a separation and division of said fund in three separate departments; Therefore, be it resolved that the City Clerk and City Treasurer be, and are hereby authorized and directed to set up in their respective records as of July 1, 1935, the said three separate departments to be known and designated as the City Department, the Cemetery Department and the Water Department, and to issue a single warrant for expenditures with the three respective department segregations on the reverse side thereof, and to make such transfers of funds as is necessary to place this plan in operation, including a transfer of the Schoen lease of property at the Northwest corner of Orange Street and West Colton Avenue from the City assets to the Cemetery Department assets at a value of $40,000 .00 in payment of the City's obligation to the Cemetery Department, for cash advancements over a period of several years, subject to re-purchase at same value by the City at its pleasure, and report their actions to this Council for final ratification. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ��,C� /74-gt.4_, City er Mayor of the City of Redlands, California . - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California August 21, 1935 . 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. Councilman Bruggemeyer called attention to an error in that he is recorded as voting "Aye", when his vote was "No", on the adoption of Tax Ordinance No. 781. The correction was ordered; " and the minutes approved as corrected. The minutes of the special meeting held on August 12, 1935, at 10 208 o 'clock, A. M. , were read' and approved. SPOOR - PLUMBER Councilman B uggeme er expressed objections to the Building Inspector II compelling Garrett Spoor to appear before the State Board relative to his Master ' s Plumbers license, having appeared before this Board for the same offense. The Mayor explained that the complaint against Mr. Spoor was filed with both City and State and that the State has upheld the findings of this Council on August 12, 1935. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Colton Chamber of Cammerce relating to the proposed extension of W-st C.lton A enue (Ocean to Ocean Highway) westerly to connect with 11I" 'Street in the City of Colton, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration the following Resolution was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Council man Krumm: WHEREAS, the budget of the State Highway Department for the present biennium as originally adopted included the necessary amount ($330,000.00) to complete and straighten Highway #99 between Redlands and Colton; and WHEREAS, we are informed that it has become necessary to reduce the budget and a possibility that this project might be ommitted; and H WHEREAS, this present winding and narrow road is dangerous and is the only remaining poor roadway between Redlands and Los Angeles; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we earnestly request the State Highway Commission to not eliminate the amount necessary from the present budget for the completion of the Ocean to Ocean Highway (#99) and that the project be given proper attention as soon as possible. li A communication from California Mutual Utilities Association, Berkeley requesting a subscription toward the expense of the Association; and a Communication from the League of California Municipalities, relative to Federal Rules for Highway Aid, utility valuations, etc. , were presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Mayor of Riverside advising of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities meeting to be held at Riverside on Friday August 23, 1935, was presented and the Clerk was directed to secure four dinner reservations. I , Communications from the International Association of Electrical Inspect- ors, advising of the annual meeting of the Southwestern Section of the Association to be held at San Diego, September 10-12, 1935; From the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs, San Francisco, advising of the annual meeting to be held in Sacramento on September 9-11, 1935; From the State Director of Public Health, advising of the annual meeting to be held in San Francisco on September 23-26, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. : A communication from A. G. Christopherson, 1607 Washington Street, suggesting several improvements under the W. P. A. program, was presented and ordered it h rI filed, the Mayor requested Council members to give consideration to the suggestions. 200 TAXES The Clerk presented claims of the Tax Research, Inc . , for a refund of ,taxes for fiscal year 1932-33, Redlands Security Company on portion of Lots 1-3, Blk 7, 'Town Plat, occupied by the Postal Telegraph Company, a public utility; The Railway Express Agency, Los Angeles, for refund of 1932 and 1933 taxes on portion of Lot 2, Park Addition, occupied by the Railway Express Company, a C,.'D 'public utility. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, Ca duly adopted, the claims were denied and ordered filed. Q Q! REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and Board of Health for the month of Jufv• 1935, were ,presented and ordered filed. The Engineer reported that a hand rail had been placed at the rear stairway in compliance with a recommendation from the Liability Insurance carrier. A communication from the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, carriers' of Insurance liability at the plunge relative to certain recommended improvements suggested in a letter of July 18, was presented and referred to Councilman Stutt. CEMETERY MAP The Engineer and Superintendent of the Cemetery presented Map No. 8,_ Hillside Cemetery, Tract No. 2479, a plat of new lots. Upon motion duly seconded and ' carried, the map was accepted and 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. A proposed Resolution of Intention to close certain walks and driveway . in the Cemetery was presented and laid over for future consideration. APPROPRIATION Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman , 11 lBruggemeyer that an additional $500 .00 (making a total of $1100 .00 for the year) be appropriated to the expense of the Community Music Association, was duly adopted, with 'Councilman Stutt voting "No", expressing himself as favoring an effort to keep Smiley Heights open to the public. i. 8 G 1 An adjustment of water rates was again brought up by Councilman Krumm andl'I `referred to the Engineer and Water Commissioner Maccubbin for preparation and submission ' hof a new schedule of rates for consideration of this Board at the next regular meeting. Councilman Krumm requested a statement of the financial transactions of ,!the City and the Mill Creek Water Owners relating to assessments and disbursements, etc. I. I JAIL Police Commissioner Krumm advised the Council that the old jail is no longer available for use, and it is imperative for immediate action relative to a place !'to confine prisoners. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded 210 by Councilman Maccubbin, that the matter be referred to the Police Commissioner and Engineer with full power to act in the setting up of temporary quarters at the City's 1' property on Fifth Street and Southern Pacific tracks, was unanimously adopted. ,___SANIJARY INSPECTOR _ it The question of combining the duties of animal disposal and business license collections with those of the Sanitary Inspector, was considered at some length,,; resulting in the creation of the position of "Sanitary and License Inspector" at a salary of $100.00 a month with auto furnished by the City. Details were referred to Councilmen ; Bruggemeyer and Krurnm for further consideration and report to this Board. W. P. A. The Engineer was authorized to prepare a project under W. P. A. for , the improvement of East Pioneer Avenue east of Church Street with property owners paying ' for the cement. T_EASURE Upon request, the Treasurer was authorized to exchange a small adding machine, out of repair, for a new type desk electric machine at a cost of a000roximatelX 1i $86 .0O to the City . _EAS _LIJ NIA MUTUAL WAT,�+R G_`0MPANY Matters pertaining to East Lugonia Mutual Water Company bonds, etc. , were considered, it being stated that Hahn & Hahn, Los Angeles Attorneys had been chosen to represent the bond holders by the Committee of three . No further action was deemed necessary by the City. , MISCE LfrNEOUS Councilman Krumm made a motion to discontinue all recreation activitiet, but received no second. Councilman Bruggemeyer was authorized to expend not exceeding $10.00 II Iron continuation of a small work relief program conducted at the A. M. E. Church on High II II II Avenue. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by, the Finance Commissioner. i1 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. li IIAttest: � le)9 . S -a Ci erk . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. II it - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Ili Ill ii �II 211 Redlands, California ' August 24, 1935 . 9 O 'clock, A. M. I' A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, II I 'regularly called by the Mayor and held at the re ular place of meeting. I Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krum, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the Clerk. CJ Absent. City Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Q Matters oertainin: to the local S.E.R.A. and the unemployment situation , were considered and the following. Resolution adopted: ji WHEREAS, it is unanimously agreed that in view of the i Government 's abandonment of the S. E. R. A. , that I the buildings rented for such purpose by the City be closed and that each of the landlords be notified of our intention to abandon same; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Councilman Bruggemeyer, S. E. R. A. Commissioner, be and is hereby authorized II and directed to give such notice, it being apparent to the Council that many financial demands will be made if the Government withdraws its present support. il II No further business demanding attention, on motion the meetingil il i I ,adjourned. LAttest: �// / i i / Z `-;17,UL _ ity - erk. "-Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I r II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 'I I II I Redlands, California September 4, 1935 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor r Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. ir Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of August 21, 1935 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 24, 1935, were read and approved. i! 11 S. E. R. A. it I Mrs. Ethel Swiggam, in charge of the local office of the S.E.R.A. was introduced to Council members and officials by Councilman Bruggemeyer. Mrs. Swiggam II Il expressed to the Council her appreciation of the fine co-operation of the Council in the, work of the SERA and expressed the hope that the new set-up under the W. P. A. would receive continued support of the City Council. . She was assured by Council members that I, they were ready to co-operate in all programs for real relief and public welfare. 1 !I 212 PLANNING COMMISSION Several parties being present interested in matters submitted to the i 1 ,Planning Commission, the following report of the Commission was presented by the Clerk and ordered filed:• I Minutes of Regular meeting of Planning Commission Held II Tuesday, September 3, 1935 at 7:30 P. M. in Pursuance of Written Notice Daily Mailed to Each •Member. Present: President, Moore; Secretary, Hartzell; Members, Williamson and Ford. The petition of C. B. Holmes for leave to erect a residence on Lot 15, Post Addition to the City of Redlands, in such manner that both sides of the building would be within three feet of the propertyalines rather than set hack the four feet requiredby law was presented, and after explanation by Building Inspector, Cooper, and consideration by the Commission members,. it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that such petition be denied. The petition of Charles B. 'Biddix for leave to erect a gasoline pump and to maintain a filling station at No. 1724 Ohio Street was presented. It appeared that the petition bore the signatures of some 75 persons claiming to be residents of the district or area within which the said filling station was to be maintained. After consideration, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was resolved to recommend to the' City Council that such petition be denied. The petition of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gratton for permission to erect a new poultry house at No. 1103 East Central Avenue was presented. Upon explanation by the Building Inspector, it appearing that the petitioners would erect the poultry unit at the back of Ii their property situate at the corner of Cook Street and Central Avenue and that by so doing an existing rather dilapidated and 11 unsightly poultry unit would be destroyed, on motion duly seconded and carried, it was the unanimous recommendation of the Commission I' members that such permission be gra provided such new poultry unit and all appurtenances therewith be set back not less than 150 11 feet from the property line on Cook Street. 11 I;k The application of Mrs. Gratton was first considered, with Mrs. Ella Batteri ;'son and Miss Elsie Munzig protesting the granting of the permit. Miss Munzig presented ' a written protest signed by several residents of the district, which was ordered filed. Mrs. Gratton, the petitioner, was not present. After due consideration, a motion by ' ,Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that Council members personally ' inspect the premises and that action on the petition be deferred until the next meeting, ', 'was unanimously adopted. The application of Mrs. Chas. Holmes for permission to erect a building on IC Michigan Street within three feet of adjoining property_was next considered. Adjoining ,'property owners E. M. .Frost and John DeVore expressed no objection to granting of the j request, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the application was granted. The application of Chas. B. Biddix for permission to erect a garage and install a gasoline pump at 1724 Ohio Street was next considered. The request being signed by a IIS great majority of the property owners in the district, a motion by Councilman Krumm, (seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the application be granted was unanimously adopted. ' WEST BROCKTON AVENUE I. 0. Burton, West Brockton Avenue, addressed the Council in a plea for improvement of said Avenue west of Texas Street. He stated that the Engineer had 21.3 ;informed him that it was not a deeded street and that deeds were drawn for a 50 foot II !Street but that a majority of the property owners refused to convey to the City a 50 ,foot right-of-way. He asked the Council if a 30 foot right-of-way would be accepted and ;approved by the City. Council members expressed objection to accepting less than 50 feet, 'assuring Mr. Burton that it would surely be a long time before sidewalks were desired necessitating removal of the Orange trees now occupying said space. Action was deferred , CI) (;until next meeting for further consideration. t:C <1::: I BIDS -- Fleet Insurance -c'. This being the date set for opening of bids for public liability and liproperty damage insurance of the City fleet of cars, the following companies submitted proposals which were publicly opened and declared: Dexter and Sawyer, Inc. - United Pacific Casualty Ins. Co. - Indemnity Insurance Co. of N.A. J. Edwin Fischer - Firemen's Insurance Company IIJohn T. Collins - General Ins. Company of America Dike & Company - Firemen's Ins. Co. , and Commercial Casualty Insurance Company - Indemnity Insurance Co. of N. A. - Western Casualty & Surety Co. On motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the award be made to the United Pacific Casualty Insurance Company, Dexter & Sawyer, Inc. , !;local agents, at a premium of $964.00, was day adopted, with Councilman Stutt voting "No". HAll other proposals were rejected and ordered filed. W.—Psi. The question of continuing the Sewing Project, also payment of the rental ,, 9 I: due the Model Creamery_ for Recreation Center No. 1,were considered and left in the handslIl, 'of Councilman Bruggemeyer with power to act. The Engineer was authorized and directed to prepare plans for miscellaneous II I',street improvements and new City Hall projects, and upon motion duly seconded and unani- I' Umously adopted, the Mayor and proper officials were authorized and directed to execute Same for and on behalf of the City. 1EEPQRTS Reports of the Judge and Fire Department for the month of must, 1935, ;were presented and ordered filed. WA_T"EB-RATE&_. The following schedule of Water Rates, effective for bills of January 1, 1936, for December, 1935, water, was submitted and recommended by the Engineer and Water Commissioner: DOMESTIC BATE Minimum j5/8 meter 1800 cu ft $1.40 next 3200 cu ft 8¢ per 100, above 5000, 4¢ per 100 „ a" " 2500 " 2.00 next 2500 " ditto , II jl " " 3100 " 2.50 next 1900 " It " 5000 " 4.00 Above 5000 cu ft 40 "per 100 cu ft � 3+� 1' 12500 " 10.00 Above 12500 " II li4" " 15600 12.50 Above 15600 " ft II • II I II f II, 214 IRRIGATION RATE The minimum will be the same as above. 500 per inch above the minimum inside city, '600 per inch outside city. This rate applies only to those connections that are for agricultural purposes only. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the above schedule was approved and adopted as the City water rates until further action of this Council. _ IIIA_KES The Treasurer sought action of the Council relative to deposit of City fund's as related to interest received on daily balances and term deposits. After due consider-, ' ation, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to keep deposited as great amount of City funds as possible in ' term deposits at the higher rate of interest. COMMUNICAT_ ZtS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: I; From So. Calif. Edison Co. , re Ornamental Street Lighting.--see page 2150 11 From Barton Protective Association relating to the annual meeting September ' A, 1935, at 7:30 P. M. ; it From A. S. Epstein Company, Los Angeles, California, offering for sale to 11 ' the City a tract of land at the northeast corner of Colton and, Waterman Avenues; From H. P. Thoreson, County Director of Emergency Relief Administration, relating to the sewing project; From the Mayor of San Diego seeking this City's co-operation at the coming 'Annual Meeting of the League of California Municipalities in securing the 1936 meeting ' for San Diego; From the League of California Municipalities advising of the date of the !i annual meeting of the League at San Francisco, September 23-26 , 1935. The Mayor and ',Engineer expressed their intention of attending. SANITARY AND LICENSE INSPECTOR j Councilman Krumm recommended that James C. Scott, Sanitary Inspector be and supervision , appointed to the position of Sanitary and License Inspector with Police powers at a salary of $100.00 a month, effective September 1, 1935, with $50.00 charged to Sanitary ', and $50 to General Miscellaneous departments, which recommendation was duly approved by the Council. A fee of $1 for calling for and disposal of an animal and a 500 fee for disposal only, were authorized and directed to be collected from the party ordering the service. TAXES A communication from the Railway Express Agency seeking advice as to the id :grounds on which their claim for refund of taxes on a portion of Lot 2, Park Addition, 1 li was denied, was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to advise them that ,there was nothing of record showing the payment by them of any taxes on the property. A communication from the Southern California Edison Company applying for a Ii 'reduction in the assessed valuation of its property returned to the City by the State Board of Equalization and requesting leari.ng was presented by the Clerk and ordered filed. 215 After consideration the Clerk was directed to advise the Cnmpany that this Board would ' 1 I 'hear them at the next regular meeting but questioned the authority of this Board to make I'any change in the values fixed by the State Board, and felt that such values should ' stand for this year. RACE RESTRICTIONS Mr. Frank Qrysr, southwest corner Orange Street and Western Avenue, addressed the Board in a request that some steps, if legally possible, be taken in the r establishment of Residential Zones for Mexicans and Negroes. The City Attorney advised ,I that such legislation would be illegal. The matter was given due consideration but no Faction by the Council was deemed advisable. CEMETERY A Resolution of Intention proposing to close certain sidewalks and drive- :mays in Hillside Cemetery, was submitted by Councilman Stutt and laid over for further consideration. POLICE COMMISSIONER Police Commissioner Krumm recommended that the City purchase Gill batteries, a local product. The recommendation was approved by the Board. Upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner, truck permit placards for , 11 licensed trucks, and "No Gambling Permitted" pasters for marble machines, and the removal rof the traffic button at Orange Street and High Avenue, were authorized, and the problem jl :Of vagrancy and loitering on the streets after Twelve P. M. was left in the hands of the ', 'Police Commissioner with power to act. JACKSON RANCH -- MILL CREEK The City Attorney was directed to look into the matter of securing a deed Ito the City's undivided interest in the contract-purchase of the Jackson Ranch (so called) :in Mill Creek from the Edison Company, and report to this Board at its next meeting. , MAYOR -- LEAVE OF ABSENCE it The Mayor announced his intended absence from the City over the date of jthe next meeting, and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman ''Maccubbin, duly adopted, Councilman Stntt was chosen Mayor during Mayor Fowler's absence.,, Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ce sirurs • City Clerk. tiayor of the City of Redlands, California. © The Clerk presented an agreement in duplicate, between this City and the Southern California EdisonSouthern California Edison Company for supplying electric energy for Ornamental Street Lighting, which provides for a discount of 50% for all amounts in excess of $4850.00 paid during the first and/or second year of the contract. After due consideration, upon motion ,of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the contract was app- toved and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the same for and on 'behalf of the City. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 216 Redlands, California �? September 18, 1935 I11, 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Stutt, the City Clerk, H Treasurer and Attorney. Absent: Mayor Fowler and Engineer Hinckley. Councilman Stutt, Mayor Pro-tem, called the meeting to order. Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the regular order of business was waived and the reading of the minutes of', the last regular meeting was postponed until the next regular meeting,. Councilman Krumm entered the chamber at this time and took his place at the Council table. BUSINESS LICENSE H. C. Deming, 526 Orange Street, addressed the Board in protest to the payment of the penalty for business license delinquency. He suggested that business , men were penalized for delinquency while water consumers were not, and contended that I, all should be treated alike. The City Attorney explained that the business license pen-;! ! alty was a provision of the license ordinance, while penalty for water delinquency was ; having the water turned off. Acting Mayor Stutt suggested that further consideration be! , given the matter and action be deferred until next meeting, and it was so ordered. TAXES (Southern California Edison Co.) E. W. Cunningham, Attorney, and Mr. White, Valuation Expert of the Southern California Edison Company, addressed the Board in a plea for a reduction in the., assessed valuation placed upon the Company property returned to this City by the State Board of Equalization. After due consideration the following Resolution was unanimously. adopted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, 'seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer: WHEREAS, in pursuance of law, the State Board of Equalization has placed its assessed valuation upon the taxable property of the Southern California Edison Company within the City of Redlands and has made its report to the City Assessor, setting forth said assessed valuation, and WHEREAS, the Assessor has made use of the valuations so reported to him by said Board and has prepared the tax statements of all taxable property within the City in accordance therewith, and li WHEREAS, the protest of said assessment by said Southern 11 California Edison Company and petition for reduction therein was not made within the time provided by law, and that it is therefore impossible now to change said assessment for 1935-36 City tax purposes, IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the protest and petition of the Southern California Edison Company as to the assess- ment of its• pro:per-ty for the current fiscal year be and the same is hereby denied. !i 217 POULTRY This being the time set for further consideration of the application of ,Mrs. J. A. Gratton. for permission to erect a new poultry house and keep poultry in commercial flock on the lot at 1103 East Central Avenue, B. E. Hales, Attorney, speaking I, forthe protestants and Mrs. Margaret Munzig, a protestant, urged the Board to not grant. the permit. Mrs. Gratton, the petitioner, was not present. E. A. Moore, President of `PJ ; the Planning Commission, addressed the Council in explanation of the Commission's action, at a former hearing of this application. The Planning Commission having recommended granting of the permit and the location being in a restricted zone under the City Zoning , Ordinance, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly adopted, the matter was referred back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration and' further hearing, and for report and recommendation to this Council. COMMUNICATION ' The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the California Highway Commission acknowledging receipt hpf this Council's resolution urging the extension of West Colton Avenue westerly to connect with "I" Street in Colton; From the City of Long Beach, seeking this City' s aid in securing the next annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities for Long Beach. A communication from the Nash Motor Company, Los Angeles, for permission to , send through the City a demonstration of autos on September 20, 1935, with one machine ; equipped with a microphone was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly adopted, the request was granted provided , no loud speaker is used, and, the Clerk was authorized and directed to so advise the ' Company. A communication from the California Sewage Works Association of Los Angeles advising of the Annual Conference to be held at San Francisco, September 24th, and requesting this City to enter its sewage disposal plant in the annual "Merit" contest isponsored by the said Association, was presented and referred to the Board of Health for consideration and recommendation. SOUTHWESTERN HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY A communication from the Southwestern Home Telephone Company, E. R. Fisher, dotal manager, requesting this City's consent to an assignment of the said Company's “branchise under Ordinance No. 311 to the California Water & Telephone Company, wqs presented and ordered filed. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, action was deferred li ; until next regular meeting to give opportunity for consideration of the provisions of the franchise ordinance. Mr. Fisher was present and expressed no objection to the delay. JAIL A communication from the State Department of Social Welfare announcing the approval of the plans for the new City Jail by the City Engineer, was presented and p ordered filed. II 218 FIRE APPARATUS I! 1 A communication from the Mack International_ktor Truck Company of Los Angeles acknowledging receipt of the final contract psytent for the Mack City Service Ladder Truck, chassis # 6BC6S1017, together with the registration certificate, was presented and ordered filed. REP9RT_S Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Board of Health for the month„ of August, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS The application of James P. Craig, 1001 Tribune Street, for employment by the City, was presented and ordered filed with a recommendation that he be given some employment if/and when an opportunity arises. DEMA11D--CLAIM A communication from Walter Fletcher, 1036 Chestnut Avenue, presenting , . II a claim for $1.30 due B. B. Ferryman, Plumber, for services rendered in removing an obstruction in the main line sewer which caused trouble with his toilet, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the claim was ordered paid and the Clerk was' authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of the City Depart- ment of the General Fund. HIGHWAY # 99 The City Attorney advised the Board that the Court's decision in the !' ' matter of certain claims in Highway 99 Improvement proceedings was expected at any time. Complaint of a deep hole west of Texas Street along proposed Highway 99 ' was brought to the attention of the Board and referred to Street Commissioner Maccubbin for investigation and report. RADIO INTERFERENCE The question of Radio Interference and the purchase of equipment at ani' estimated cost of $40-45 for detecting the source of interference was referred to the ' Building Inspector, with a recommendation that the new equipment be_purchased, upon '' motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. MFNTONE WATER SYSIEM Finance Commissioner Krumm requested a statement of payments made and on balance due the contract-purchase of the Mentone Water System. CITY VETERINARIAN Councilman Bruggemeyer verbally presented a request of City Veterinarian Phelps for the City to pay the expenses of his attendance at the annual meeting of Veterinarians at San Francisco, and stated that he could not recommend same under the ,' present policy of the Board. Councilman Stutt expressed his opinion that the Veterin- arian's position was different from other employees in that it had to do with Health. and 219 ; Sanitary problems. It was suggested that some one would have to attend to the doctors duties during his absence and that the City should pay the wage of the one substituting kor him, not exceeding ten days, and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, it was so ordered. _AUKS EROGREE DMINISIRATIQN Councilman Bruggemeyer made verbal report relative to matters pertaining to the night school classes for adults and the effort being made to secure the use of to the High School for same by paying a part of the janitor and lighting costs. Also the proposed continuance of the sewing_project by payment of the rental for another month. 3Also the payment of August rental for Recreat on pnter # 1 , with no payment for ' September and a possible payment for October, if the Recreation Project is resumed. Further consideration was left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer for report and recommendation. Councilman Maccubbin reported that twenty-seven proposed projects amounting to approximately$460,000.00 had been filed with the County W. P. A. REFRIGERATION Building Inspector Cooper addressed the Council in a plea for more strict , regulations in the installation and care of Refrigeration Plants or Systems in the City. Referred to the Building Inspector, Fire Chief and City AttorneL for investigation, report and recommendation to this Board. MISCELLANEOUS Finance Commissioner Krumm again urged that the City start setting aside money for an Insurance Fund that will eventually save the City the large insurance ' premiums now being paid. The policy of exchanging water for use each season between the City and tseveral Mutual Companies and Individuals was informally discussed and continued for further consideration. Report of the City Attorney relative to the Jackson Ranch deal; the proposed ' closing of certain walks and driveways in the Cemetery; parking on State highways through ' the City, etc. , were continued until next meeting . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ' Attest: J i City ' -r. . Qo= Mayor of he City of •edlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 220 Redlands, California October 2, 1935 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krum, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the regular meetings of September 4 and 18, 1935, were read and approved. TELEPHONE COMPANY (Franchise) The request of the Southwestern Home Telephone Company for consent of the City to assignment of the Company 's franchise under Ordinance No. 311 to the California Water and Telephone Company, filed at the last regular meeting was considered by the Board and Mr. Fisher of the local Telephone Company. It was determined that the assign- ' ment should be made by Ordinance, and the City Attorney introduced proposed Ordinance ' No. 782, which was laid over under the rules. POULTRY - ZONE The application of Mrs . J. A Gratton to erect a new poultry house and keep poultry in commercial flocks, before this Board at a former meeting andreferred to . the Planning Commission for further consideration and_ recommendation, was Again before the Council with the following report of the Planning Commission meeting held September 30, 1935; Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Planning Commission Held Monday, September 30_, 1935 at 7:30 o'clock, P.M. Present: Chairman Moore; Members, Fowler, Sweeney, Sexton, and Williamson. Absent, Ford, Hartzell, Collett and Hinckley. Councilmen Krumm and Maccubbin were also present. In the absence of the secretary, Jay C. Sexton was appointed Secretary Pro Tem. The matter of the petition of J. A. Gratton for leave to construct modern poultry houses and yards at the northeast corner of East Central Avenue and Cook Street which had received the approval of this Commission at its regular meeting held on the 3rd of September, 1935 and had been referred hack to the Commission by the City Council for further consideration, was presented. Several people were present and spoke for and against the granting of the petition and particular objection thereto was expressed by attorney, B. E. Hales. After further consideration and expressions of opinion from Councilman Krumm and Mayor Fowler, on motion of Dr. Sweeney, seconded by Williamson, the Planning Commission resolved to affirm its action of September 3, 1935 which was a recommendation that the petition of Mr. Gratton begranted. u The application: was considered from its several angles by Council members, the applicant] and Attorney Hales for the protestants, E. A. Moore-President of the Planning Commission and others interested in the zoning regulations. After all interested parties had been ' heard, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that the application be denied, seconded by Council- man Krumm. A roll call was requested by Councilman Bruggemeyer, which resulted as follows: 221 Ayes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. Noes: Councilman Stutt. Not voting: Councilman Maccubbin. The 1ayor declared the motion carried and the application denied. Mr. Moore of the „Planning Commission entered a strong protest to the very general over-ruling of the ",Commission's recommendations by the Council. Council members objected to the statement 'and quite a controversy ensued, which was terminated by the Mayor calling for an informal 00 joint meeting of the Commission and Council for 7: 30 P. M. , October 7, 1935, to consider 10 matters and policies of interest to the Commission and Council. APPLICATION The application of Lowell Yarnell, East Citrus Avenue, for a 'position on the Police force, was presented, read and turned over to the Police Commissioner, REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department ,for the month of September, 1935, and report of receipts and expenditures of Highway 99 Fund, and statement of Clerk of payments on purchase4 of Mentone Water Company system and unpaid balance, were presented and ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS A communication addressed to Engineer Hinckley from the beautification committee of the local Contemporary Club, submitting a number of suggestions for improving the appearance of the City, was presented and ordered filed. The Engineer, Street Commissioner and Planning Commission were requested to give due consideration to the 'suggestions. HIGHWAY , 99 The City Attorney reported that Findings of Fact and Conclusions of 'law and the Interlocutory Judgment in the Central Avenue condemnation action (Ordinance iof Intention # 773) have been signed and filed by the Court and requested that the Council order the City Engineer to prepare the assessment maps required by Section 15 of the Street Opening Act of 1903. On motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and unanimously carried it is resolved that the City Engineer be and he is hereby ordered to prepare the assessment map required under Ordinance No. 773, and to ;,file the same with the City Street Superintendent as soon as possible. A demand of Huffman & Percival in the sum of $122.37 for expense of :change of location of business occasioned by Highway # 99 Improvement was presented and given due consideration by the Board. A motion by Councilman Maccubbin that the bill be 'paid received no second, and wardered filed for future consideration. RESOLUTION : Death of E.M. Lyon d The Mayor called attention of the Council to the death of E. M. Lyon a member of the Board of Library Trustees, and offered the following Resolution, which was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman !Maccubbin: IP A 222 WHEREAS, An aliwise Providence has taken from us Mr. Eldridge M. Lyon; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lyon has been vitally connected with the civic, business, social and cultural life of our City for many years; and WHEREAS, the City of Redlands has lost a most valuable member of the Board of Trustees of the Smiley Library, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the City Council hereby express its deepest sympathy to the members of the family in their bereavement; that said Resolution be spread upon the records of this Council and a copy transmitted to Mrs. Lyon. STREET COMMISSIONER Street Commissioner Maccubbin sought expression of the Council relative to payment of wages to A. H. Griffith, a long time City employee now sick in the hospital. The matter was duly considered and upon recommendation and motion of Council- man Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, it was ordered that Mr. ' Griffith be carried on the pay roll at 1/2 wage until further order of this Council, the City to be re-imbursed for such sums advanced if and when Mr. Griffith is able to return to work. Upon recommendation of Street Commissioner Maccubbin and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, an expense of not exceeding Service 625.00 was authorized for removal of puncture weed from the House of Neighborly, rounds on Lawton Street. Neighborly _BURG_L RX W. A. Hartman, Superintendent of the Cemetery filed a written statement of the burglary of the Cemetery office and safe on the night of September 2, 1935, and the loss of $10.38 cash from the safe, $5.00 belonging to Howard Avey and $5 .38 belonging to Mrs. Alice Williams deposited with Mr. Hartman for purchase of flowers, etc. Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, re-imbursement of said sums was authorized payable out of the Cemetery Department Fund, and it was suggested that any money paid to the Superintendent for purchase of flowers be deposited with one of the nursery stores. The Clerk presented Petitions Nos. 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 and 43 for correction of 1935 assessments, etc . , as fully set forth in the respective petitions approved by the Deputy County Assessor and the City Attorney . After due consideration, the petitions were granted and the corrections authorized. CEMETERY- RESOLUTION No. 516 Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Superintendent of Hillside ' Cemetery, the City Council adopted Resolution of Intention No. 516, which provides for ' the closing of certain walks and driveways in said Cemetery as fully set forth in said Resolution. 223 il MAP - CEMETERY II 111, _ The Engineer and Superintendent of the Cemetery presented Map. No. 9 'Hillside Cemetery, Tract No. 2513 , a plat of new lots. 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. ri C7 CONTRACT - AGiEEMENT L.') A copy of a contract-agreement between the Southern Pacific Company and •the Cit_v for easement to the City for road crossing over the Southern Pacific tracks, near Texas Street, was presented and ordered placed of record. , PROJECTS The Engineer was directed to prepare and submit projects for improve- !'ment of the Fire Hall and San Bernardino Avenue under L P. A. , and the Mayor and proper II officials were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. C. C. Reasoner and/or Frank Reynolds were suggested as superintendents / if and when a City building program starts. Matters pertaining to project rental payments, etc. , were left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer, with power to act. FRANCHISE (Southern California Edison Company) The Clerk presented a written protest to an extension of the Southern California Edison Company' s franchise, the protestants stating that they had information that such a request would be made by the Company. The protest was signed by P. L. Jones,, Jr. , and some one hundred others, and was ordered filed for future reference. __ PEDDLERS II Councilman Bruggemeyer, upon request of some local merchants, submitted a copy of a San Bernardino City Ordinance relating to peddling and soliciting orders from house to house for sale of fruits, vegetables, bread, bakery goods, etc. , and suggested that Council members give consideration to the need of a similar one for this City. FIRE - SANITATION Councilman Bruggemeyer called attention of the Board to next week as 'fire protection week, and suggested the need of additional fire plugs in the McKinley and Harding Drive district; he also urged that great care be exercised in dealing with the problem of filling the old MCZ under the Lindenberg_property, and the accumulation of stagnant water before filling. TRAFFIC II Police Commissioner Krumm requested that the Committee on traffic rules Wand regulations immediately give due consideration to the local traffic and parking (regulations to conform to the State law, and report its findings and recommendations to 224 this Board at the next regular meeting. REWARD , Upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner, a reward of $10.00 was authorized for evidence leading to conviction rof party or parties guilty of poisoning_ dogs, a number of valuable dogs having been recently destroyed. DEMAND A bill of expense of City Veterinarian, Dr. W. E. Phelps' attendance upon the recent annual meeting of Veterinarians at San Francisco, amounting to $34.40, was presented and recommended for payment by Councilman Krumm. Roll call being requested, resulted as follows: For payment: Councilmen Maccubbin and Krumm. Against payment: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Councilman Krumm insisted that the claim should be paid in that the Doctor receives only a small salary and that his duties were cared for during his absence without cost to the City. After discussion pro and con, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved for reconsideration and the payment of the bill, seconded by Councilman Krumm, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. LIBRARY TRUSTEE Mayor Fowler recommended the appointment of Clarence G. White to the Board of Library Trustees for the term ending December 31, 1936, Vice E. M. Lyon, Deceased. The recommendation of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / et/T.:A Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California October 7, 1935. 7 O'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Maccubbin, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk and Attorney'. ' The Mayor stated that one of the objects of the meeting was to name a successor to the late Chief of Police, Walter L. Thomas, deceased. Police Commissioner Krumm recommended and moved the appointment of William H. Morrison, Assistant Chief, to 225 the position, the motion was seconded by ,Councilman Maccubbin, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. It was further ordered that Mr. Morrison's salary as Chief start November 1, 1935, and that the October salary be paid to Mrs. Iva Thomas, widow of the late Chief. RESOLUTION (Walter L, Thomas, Deceased) WHEREAS, In the providence of God, Walter L. Thomas C, esteemed citizen and public servant has been called from the activities of this life; and WHEREAS, he has served this City in the capacity of a peace officer a great many years; and WHEREAS, this City and Community have suffered a distinct loss by the death of Chief Thomas; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the sincere sympathy of this Council for itself and on behalf of the citizenry be extended to the bereaved family, and that this resolution be spread upon the records of this Board and a copy be transmitted to the widow. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL_WATF,R COMPANY BONDS The Mayor sought the attitude of the Council relative to expenses connected 'with matters pertaining to East Lugonia Mutual Water Company bonds and was authorized to ,advise Geo. P. Cortner of the "Bond Holders Committee" of the City 's willingness to contribute $5.00 for each $1000.00 of bond value held by the City toward the Committee 's expense. REPORT Councilman Maccubbin reported an expenditure of $26.40 made by the House of Neighborly Service for removal of puncture vine from its property on Lawton Street and recommended payment per action of this Council at the last regular meeting. The 'recommendation, was approved and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / Aw16i, c 2 City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - O - 0 - 0 - 11. 226 Redlands, California October 16 , 193 . 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of October 2, 1935, and the special meeting of October 7, 1935, were read and approved. S. E. R. A. -- W. 2, A. Mrs. Carlisle of the County S. E. R. A. addressed the Board stating that she felt confident that the sewing project would soon be in operation under S.E.R.A. sponsorship and requested that the City co-operate to the extent of furnishing location and utilities expenses, which request was granted upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm. She requested the City to sponsor a project for a nurse at the House of Neighborly Service with no expense to the City . Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Mayor and proper officials were authorized and directed to execute the necessary papers for the project. .Mr._Voris of the Recreation & Musical division of the W. P. A. addressed the Board stating that a proposed recreation project would give employment to about 125 in this district and requested this Board to give due consideration to the project when formally presented. He was assufed of this by Council members but was advised that a very different program set-up and supervision from the previous one would be demanded. Further consideration was deferred until the proposed project is submitted. All matters pertaining to rentals and light and heat for sewing_ project, etc. , were left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer with power to act. CEMETERY The Clerk presented a communication from W. A. Hartman, Superintendent, ' in charge at the Cemetery, setting forth some of the service he is called upon to render on Sundays, and requesting that his salary deduction for 10 days vacation be on a 30 day month basis instead of 24. day month as computed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krum, it was fixed at a 26 day month basis, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue warrants to Mr. Hartman i; ,' accordingly. Councilman Maccubbin suffering with a cold requested and was granted I' permission to retire from the meeting at this time. REPORTS , Reports of the Clerk and Board of Health for the month of September, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. 227 COMMUNICA ONS A communication from Mrs. Walter Thomas and family expressing appreciation for kindness and sympathy of the Council and City employees during the recent fatal illness of Police Chief Thomas, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Mayor of Corona advising of the monthly meeting_ of the Citrus Belt League at Corona, October 25, 1935, with dinner at 7 P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to make dinner reservations for six. ORDINANCE actOrdinance No. 782, Authorizing the Assignment and Transfer of That Certain Franchise Granted to Walter M Abell arrd His Assign. by Ordinance Nn._311, introduced at the last meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. PETITION - PROTEST Petition No. 4133, signed by Mrs. Martha E. Prescott and others request- ing a change in the zoning ordinance to permit the keeping of poultry in commercial flocks in the district bounded on the East by Judson Street; on the North by Sylvan Blvd.; on the West by Division Street extended; on the South by Citrus Avenue, was presented and referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation. A protest to the granting of an extension of the Southern California Edison Company franchise at this time, signed by Charles N.yhart and 127 other citizens, was presented and ordered filed for future reference, there being no request by the Company before this Board at this time. TAXES (Soldiers Ex.) The Clerk presented Petition No. 44 for correction of 1935 assessment, 1 , etc. , as fully set forth in the petition approved by the City Attorney. After due consd- eration, the petition was granted and the correction authorized. REWARD Upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner, the award for evidence leading to arrest and conviction of party or parties guilty of dog poisoning was increased from 610 to $50, with an additional $25. offered by C. J. Tripp for operations in his district. POLICF,_DE ji Upon recommendation of the Police Chief and motion of Police Commissioner Krumm, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, A. 0. Peterson, patrolman, was appointed to the position of Assistant Chief, with salary of $150.00 per month; E. L. Robinson was appointed to the newly created position of Lieutenant at a salary of 6140.00 per ' month; and James J. Delaney was added to the force as Patrolman at a salary of $125.00 per month. Salary and changes effective November 1, 1935 . The Commissioner advised the Board of contemplated plans for increasing the efficiency of his department and for a 24 hour office service. The Mayor assured Chief Morrison that the Council was back of 228 him in law enforcement, and ready to give hearty co-operation to the department. The Chief expressed his appreciation for the honor and assured the Council he would give his very best efforts to his duties as Chief. FIRE_HiRANTS - Use Fire Commissioner Krumm protested the promiscuous use of fire hydrants by spraying crews who use Stilson wrenches to the injury of the hydrants. Referred to the Commissioner and Fire Chief with a recommendation that the Ordinance governing same , be enforced and that a deposit of $10.00 be re uired frau _o . . . using a hydrant. ^DEMANDS Finance Commissioner Krumm sought action of the Council on a demand for $62.50 toward e pense of the both holders committee in matters pertaining to the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company bonds. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumrn, unanimously adopted, payment was ordered, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant to Geo . P. Cortner, Committeeman, accord- ingly payable out of the Water Department Fund. A demand of Huffman & Percival in the sum of $122.37 for moving expense (no lease) under Highway 99 proceedings, filed with this Board at the last meet- ing was next considered with Mr. Huffman personally explaining the items of cost. The matter was considered at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the demand be paid was duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm not voting, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of Highway 99 Fund. _ BUSINESS LICENSES Revision of the local business license ordinance was informally discussed by the License Collector and Council members, with action deferred for further study of a proposed uniform ordinance in course of preparation by the Municipal League, and which will be considered at the Citrus Belt League meeting at Corona on the 25th. BLVD. STOPS & AUTO PARKING Complying with an order of this Council entered at the last regular meeting, the Committee on traffic rules and regulations submitted a verbal report. After due consideration, upon recommendation and motion of Police Commissioner Krumm, duly seconded, and in pursuance of the provisions of Chapter 590 of the Statutes and Amend- ments of 1935, unanimously adopted Resolution No. 517 providing for certain traffic and parking rules and regulations. MISCELLANEOUS Finance Commissioner Krumm suggested that heads of the several departments sit in with the Council as often as possible, and that budget appropriations for this fiscal year be strictly adhered to . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. 229 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned:: Attest: 01 ,1 Ci ' er . mayor of the City of Redlands, California. CrJ Pr.) - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California November 6, 1935 . Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, F held at the regular place of meeting . Present : Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. APPLICATIONS The Written application of Foster & Kleiser Company for permission to erect outdoor advertising structures at Central Ave. SL 40 ' W of 6th St . 40' and Central Ave. SL 40 ' W of 7th St. Sc)' , were presented by Mr. Patch, representing the Company. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the application was granted under supervision of the Building Inspector. The application of A. Gregory, La Posada Hotel, for permission to place a pipe for a crossing over the gutter on the north side of west State Street for entrance to the vacant lot at Northeast corner of State and Fourth Streets, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the application was granted under supervision of Engineer Hinckley and at no cost to the City. NEW FIRE APPARATUS Fire Commissioner Krumm presented proposals from the Mack International Moor Truck Corporation.; the American LaFrance & Foamite Corporation; Ahrens-Fox Corpor ation and the Seagrave Corporation, for supplying the City with a new 500 gallon pumping: len ine and equipment. The Commissioner recommended and moved the purchase of the Seagrave appardus at a price of $6868.30, and the retaining of the old Reo apparatus by the City-- trade-in allowance being so small. The Commissioner suggested that the purchase could be made on monthly payment plan and the matter was considered at some length with Council- man Bruggemeyer opposing the purchase on "tick" . He expressed opposition to any plan that would burden a future Council with the present Council' s purchase. It was suggested that 230 an amount sufficient to pay cash for the apparatus be transferred from the Sewer Bond Prin. Fund, to the City Department Fund. The Commissioner advised that it would be 60 ' 'crn days or so before delivery is made, and the Mayor suggested that further discussion of the Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, duly seconded and adopted, the purchase. of y payment plan be deferred until that time, and it was so ordered. / the Mayor and Clerk h were authorized and directed to execute the purchase contract for and on behalf of the 0 CD City, upon its approval by the Commissioner. 11 RESIGNATIONS C The written resignations of Dr. M. J. Sweeney and Jay C. Sexton as ro NJ members of the Planning Commission, were presented by the Clerk. Upon motion duly p seconded and unanimously adopted the resignations were accepted and ordered placed on files The Clerk was directed to communicate to the Dr. and Mr. Sexton the sincere appreciation o of this Council for their untiring efforts and splendid service as members of the m Commission. m REPORTS a Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department, Building Inspec- ¢ ,tor and Highway 99 Fund for the month of October , 1935, and the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. 0 PLANNING COMMISSION o The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held November 11,, a 1935, was presented and ordered filed: Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission held November 4, 1935, at 7:30 o 'clock, P. ',, City Hall. Present: Chairman Moore; Members Collett, Ford, Hinckley, Hartzell, and building Inspector Cooper. The petition of Mrs. Walter S. Ford for permission to remove approximately 20 Palm trees on the Church Street frontage and approximately 3 Palm trees on the Lugonia Avenue frontage of the grove situate at the southeast corner of IIChurch Street and Lugonia Avenue,wwas presented. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Commission resolved to recommend that under the direction of Street Superintendent Hinckley, permission to remove the alternate Palm trees be granted. The petition of Mrs. Henry T. Johnson to remove 2 Palm trees on, the south side of Ivy Street at 174 Dwight Street for the reason that the Palms were breaking out the retaining wall, was presented. The Commission recommended unanimously that the petition be granted, subject to the selection of the trees by the City Engineer. The petition of some 18 or 20 property owners on and near Garden Street for the removal of the volunteer growth of Scotch Broom along the east side of GardsStreet up to and including the corner of Elizabeth Street next considered. After considerable discussion, the Commission recommended that the City Street Department cut the Broom back to within about 6 inches of the ground and endeavor to keep it pruned in shape once or twice during the year. It is felt that if the pruning of the vines does not put them in better condition, that perhaps at a later date they should be removed. Mr. Cooper and Architect Mitcham presented sketches for the proposed new city hall. This matter was con- sidered by the Commission, but no action taken. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendations of the Commission were approved by the unanimous vote oL_the_Board . 231 (Soldiers Ex. ) The Clerk presented Petition No. 45 for correction of 1935 assessment as fully set forth in the petition approved by the Deputy County Assessor and the City Attorney . After due consideration, the petition was granted and the correction author- ized. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presentedand ordered filed: From House of Neighborly Service expressing gratitude for donation of ett the City for expenses of clearing puncture vine from its property; From E. M. Lyon' s family acknowledging with appreciation the expression of sympathy of this Board as conveyed in Resolution: re, Death of E. M. Lyon. A communication from A. E. Isham, Manager Field Department, d.O.D. , soliciting an opportunity to market this year's City ' s crop of oranges through the Orangedale Association, was presentee and ordered filed. The Engineer was directed to submit to this Board at its next meeting a list of the packing houses having handled the fruit the past several years, and further action was deferred at this time. DEMANDS - Claims The Clerk presented a demand of Jessie Colburn, 65 Eureka Street, in the sum of $10,000.00 for damages for injuries claimed to have been sustained in a fall upon a sidewalk at or near 154 Fourth Street. Upon advice of the City Attorney that in his opinion no liability attaches to the City, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin that the claim be denied, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. A written statement of services rendered to chariir pati etsne past year by the Redlands Community Hospital in the sum of $496 .L8 was submitted by the II " Mayor and considered at some length by the Council. The statement shows this service rendered to patients unab.e to pay and would be a total loss to the Hospital for this fiscal year, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the claim was ordered paid in full settlement for such service to November 1, 1935, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accord- ingly payable out of the City Fund, Charity Department. TRANSFERS - FUNDS Upon recommendation of the Treasurer, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the sum of $2500.00 be transferred from the Street Improvement Fund to Highway 99 Fund, said Street Improvement Fund to be re-imbursed from the Highway 99 Assessment District funds '. RESOLUTIONS (No . 516 - Cemetery) and no protests filed, Proper published notice having been made,Aon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the board adopted the following Resolution, with Councilman Bruggemeyer voting "No" : 232 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. 516, be and the same are hereby closed, vacated and abandoned. Resolution No. 517, Relating to Boulevard Stops, etc. , considered and adopted at the last regular meeting, with minor changes recommended by the Police Commissioner, together with attached list of signs, etc. , needed to place same in operation, was submitted, ratified and re-adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. EMPLOYEES - Sick Leave The policy of the Board relating to paymentto employees absent from work on account of sickness was brought up by Councilman Maccubbin, and considered at some + length, with a suggestion that Councilman Maccubbin prepare and submit to this Council at the next regular meeting a resolution or order relative to the matter based on his knowledge of the U. S. Postal service policy. OFFICIAL BOND The official bond of William H. Morrison, Chief of Police, was presented by the Clerk, accepted and ordered filed. PROJECTS The Engineer reported that streets and tree nursery projects will probably be put in operation next Monday. The contemplated sewing project was left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer with power to act. The recreation and musical project was approved, with a reservation of the Council the right to select the program and supervisors, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, and the proper officials were authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. The Attorney and Clerk were directed to submit to this Council at the next regular meeting a plan and estimate of cost fnr completion of the codification of '`the City ordinances. FINANCES The Treasurer advised the Council of a recuest of one of the local banks that the City create a trust fund in Los Angeles for deposit of securities covering ' local deposits. Council members expressed opposition to such a policy and a motion of ,Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, that City funds be placed only in '(Banks deoositing with the City Treasurer the necessary securities as required by law, and that he be not confined to deposit funds only in local banks, was unanimously adopted. BUIII1NG CODE Building Inspector Cooper submitted 3 copies of the 1935 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance or Resolution for introduction or passage at the next regular meeting. II' 233 TREES The Engineer was authorized and directed to trim the pepper trees at the Day Nursery and remove dead trees from the property opposite 731 Chestnut Avenue. MISCELLANEOUS signs The Engineer was requested to prepare1for posting "loading zones" at Orange & State Streets, and "police cars only" for West Vine Street in front of the Police Department. QMatters pertaining to the Lindenberg property on Orange Street at Highway 99 were referred to the Engineer, Attorney and Councilman Krumm for consideration with Miss Lindenberg and to report their recommendation to this Board at the next regular meeting. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: • • otie or, -770/.. City C erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, Califoxlta. - O - 0 - 0 - O - 0 - 0 - U - 0 - Redlands, California November 20, 1935. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krnmm, Stutt, and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved after corrections made by adding words "police emergency" following the word "patients" in the first line of the Community Hospital demand claim on page 231, and adding the words "upon motion of Councilman Krumm, duly seconded and adopted the purchase of the Seagrave ' apparatus as recommended was authorized", on line four, page 230. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: The A. T. & S. F. Railway Company relative to a visit of the new Diesel- powered train in the City for about 30 minutes on November 25, 1935, and extending an j,nvitation, to the City Council and officials to inspect the engine and equipment at that time; From the Mayor and City Council of Ontario advising of the Citrus Belt 234 • League meeting to be held in Ontario on the evening of hnvember 22, 1935, with a turkey dinner at 7 P. M. Reservations were ordered for eight or nine for dinner. A communication from the Street Naming Committee of the Association of City Planners, Los Angeles County seeking the attitude of Council members relative to changing the name of "Ocean to Ocean Highway" to "Will Rogers Highway", was presented by the Clerk and after due consideration was tabled upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by CouncilmanStutt, with Councilman Krumm voting "no" . REPORTS Report of the Health Department for the month of October, 1935, was presented and ordered filed. ORDINAvCES Proposed Ordinance No. 783, Relating to adoption of the "Uniform Building Code, 1935 Edition", was introduced by the City Attorney and laid over under the rules. EMPLOYEES Complying with a request made at the last regular meeting, Councilman Maccubbin submitted a Resolution relative to sick leave for City employees. The Resolution was discussed at some length and after a few changes ordered by the Council, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, was duly adopted in the following form, with Councilman Stutt voting "No" : RESOLVED, That regular employees of the City of Redlands shall be granted sick leave with pay at the rate of 10 days a year, exclusive of $undajs and holidays. A regular employee is designated as one who has been employed continuously for a period of not less than six ,months. Sick leave shall be granted only upon satisfactory evidence of illness approved by the Department head and Commissioner, the only purpose being to provide against loss of pay where an employee is compelled to be absent from his official duties by reason of genuine illness. As a general policy the certificate of a physician will not be required, unless, in certain specific cases, such certificate is deemed to be desirable to protect the interests of the service. If, however, the employee is attended by a physician during the period of his incapacity, the certificate of the attending physician should be furnished. Sick leave must be confined to actual sickness or disability where it would be unreasonable to ask the employee to work. Con- sideration :it-fluid also be given to all the circumstances connected with the absence, together with the past sick leave record of the employee in,&etermining the merits Of these cases. Sick leavelis to be granted in all cases where an employee is physically incapacitated for the proper performance of his duties, regardless of whether the disability is due to accident or illness or whether the disability is incurred in line of duty. Application for sick leave should be filed by employee promptly on return to duty. Temporary employees are not entitled to sick leave with pay. This resolution to be effective as of July 1, 1935, applying to cumulation of time only, and is in no way to be considered relative to sickness and/or leave starting prior to November 20, 1935 . The question of pay to Marjorie Wearne, Water Office employee now on sick leave was next considered, Miss Wearne having been paid full time during her illness 23'5 since October 14 to October 31, 1935 . After due consideration, upon motion of Council man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, a warrant was ordered issued to Miss Wearne for the period of sick leave from November 1 to November 15, 1935, at one-half rate, with no further payment until she resumes her work with the Department. BIDS The following proposals for heating system material for the new jail were presented by the Clerk, publicly opened and declared: Carrie P. Merrill, 1 Blower Type Furnace 150,000 B.T.U. capacity $ 383.70 M. L. Chauncey, 1 Payne Gas Fired Forced Air Unit, 180,000 B.T.U. capacity 574.00 The heating of the Jail and matters pertaining to the roof plans, etc, were considered at some length by the Council and Engineer Hinckley. The above proposals were referred to Engineer Hinckley and Councilman Krumm for investigation and recommendation to this Board at the next regular meeting. PURCHASE - Authorized The Clerk was authorized to purchase three "1935 Street Improvement Acts" from Carlisle & Company, San Francisco, for use of the City Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer. DUMP TRUCK Councilman Maccubbin advised the Board of the need of the Street Department for a 1k Ton Dump Truck, estimated cost $1,000.00. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Purchasing Department was authorized to obtain and submit sealed proposals for same to this Board at the next regular meeting. WESTERN AVENUE In the proposed improvement of Western Avenue a controversy as to title to Lots 15 & 16, Iowa Tract, extending into Western Avenue, claimed by the City under a deed prior to the acceptance of the Map of Iowa Tract, and claimed by Joseph Moya amd Hettie M, Davis, respectively, by deeds following the acceptance of Iowa Tract, the matter was again considered by the Attorney and Council, after which a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the Attorney be and is hereby authorized and directed to effect a settlement and obtain quit claim deed or deeds for same at a cost to the City of not exceeding $45,00 for each lot, was unanimously adopted. DOG LICENSES A question of amount of license fee to be charged for dog kennels was brought up by Councilman Krumm and considered at some length, leaving the matter in the '' hands of the Police Commissioner with power to act and with a suggestion that a fee of $5 .00 be collected for five dogs and 50t for each additional dog in excess of five. Councilman Bruggemeyer advised the Board of conditions pertaining to relief and labor under W. P. A. , especially as applied to the local Water project 236 sponsored by the City, known as No. 1594. He stated that labor on this project was not ' permitted to draw more than $48.00 per month, which he considered was hardly a subsistance and for labor only, wage and recommended and moved that the City supplement said prolect No. 1594 only^in the sum of 10¢ per hour based on time and labor certification to the City by the regular time keeper on the work. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stutt and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. The question of supplying meals to transient& was next considered upon request of the Associated Charities conveyed by Councilman Krumm, who recommended that such cases be referred to the Police Department and that a vioodyard be established and operated in conjunction with the Salvation Army. The plan met with the approval of Council members and was left in the hands of the Police Commissioner with power to act. The Engineer presented a verbal request of W. P. A. for use of the City power saw in the wood project and the City to pay for the power consumed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the request was unanimously . II granted. STREET LIGHTS Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Street Commissioner the cluster of lights at Texas Street and San Bernardino Avenue operated by the City through Pacific Electric Railway Service was ordered discontinued, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly adopted. Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, with Councilman Stutt not voting, the payment of the monthly bill of $2.76 to the Southern California Edison Company for lighting the Smith (Jeweler) clock at 26 East State Street was ordered discontinued with next months bill and the Clerk was directed to so notify Mr. Smith. VACANCIES Mayor Fowler submitted the following recommendations to fill existing vacancies on the Planning Commission: Prof. A. Harvey Collins, 121 E. Fern Avenue, for the term ending_December 11,1915, vice M. J. Sweeney_, resigned. Jackson Rigby, Bellevue Road at Olive Avenue, for the term ending December 3111938, vice Jay C. Sexton, resigned. Upon motion duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the recommendations of the Mayor were approved and so ordered. HIGHWAY 99 • Verbal reports of Councilman Krumm and Engineer Hinckley relative to the Lindenbeig wall controversy were made with an estimate of about $p1,/00.00 cost to build the necessary wall on an approximate 50-50 basis of cost to the City and Miss Lindenberg.' , After consideration by Council, members a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the Engineer call for sealed proposals for the work was duly adopted, with Councilman Bruggemeyer not voting . Proposals to be opened at the next regular meeting . 237 Pledging of additional gas tax funds towards expense of Highway 99 Improve- ment was considered at some length, with Councilman Krumm opposing and asserting his intention to prevent same if possible. No action was taken, pending the action of the Highway Commission relative to same. ORDINANCE - Codification The Clerk advised the Council that the codification of City Ordinances was c) to a point where the City Attorney and Council might give it consideration. The Mayor Q suggested that Council members and Attorney meet for that purpose in the very near act future. MISCELLANEOUS The purchase of a vault safe from the Nash Electric Company ata low price of $200.00 was brought up by Councilman Stutt and considered by Council members and IIofficials, with action being deferred pending a determination as to the need for the equipment at this time. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Conmiissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: cktf' QD D ' , Cityrrc. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - i ' Redlands, California December 4, 1935 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. REPORTS 6 A number of persons interested in the proposed re-zoning of the area bounded on the east by Judson Street, north by Sylvan Boulevard, west by Division Street, south by Citrus Avenue, being present, the Mayor called for the report of the Planning Commis- sion, and the Clerk presented the following reaort of the special meeting held November 29, 1935 : The petition. of Mrs. H. J , Fisher for leave to remove the Umbrella Tree in front of No. 104k Beacon Street with the under- standing that the vacancy thus caused will be filled by a Rose of Shanon Tree, was presented, and on motion duly seconded and carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that 238 said petition be granted. The petition of Mrs. J. E. Simpson for leave to remove a Pepper Tree in front of 514 Linaa Place, claiming the tree to be in the way of the driveway, was next presented. After considera- tion, the Planning Commission, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, resolved to recommend to the City Council that said petition be denied, it appearing that the tree does not interfere in the manner suggested and that to remove it would be to break the line of beautiful trees. Upon motion duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved. The Clerk next presented a report of the Planning Commission meeting held December 2, 1935, as follows: This being the time set and noticed for hearing of the petition of Mrs. Martha E. Prescott, et al, for the rezoning of the district bounded on the north by Sylvan Boulevard, on the east by Judson Street, on the south by Citrus Avenue and on the west by Division Street, removing said area from the First Residential Zone and placing it either in an Agricultural Zone or a new zone where the keeping of poultry in commercial flocks would be permitted, the Chairman called for a discussion and consideration of the matter. Miss Elsie Munzig presented a pdition bearing the signatures of 82 persons 'n o position to the :ranting of the chane sought in the above described area. Two letters in opposition to the granting of said petition, one from the University of Redlands, the other from Miss Caroline m. Gross, were read. Various interested persons and in particular J . R. Prescott, krs. Martha E. Prescott and E. G. Freel spoke in favor of granting the petition. Persons who spoke in opposition to the granting of said petition were Mrs. Lizzie Warner, B. E. Hales and miss Elsie Munzig. Various members of the Planning Commission made comments and asked questions. After consideration, on motion of Collett, seconded by Rigby and carried by the unanimous vote of the Planning Commission, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the granting of the petition for the rezoning of the area above described be denied. The petition of Clarence J. Shirk and saargaret Shirk, now residing at 221 Fourth Street, for leave to conduct a home hand laundry at iso• 923 Herald Street which is in a district where commercial operations are prohibited, which petition bore the endorsement of approval of about 12 adjoining property owners, was next presented. It appearing that the enterprise for which permission was sought would not interfere with neighbors, would be kept entirely at the rear of the lot and would be conducted by the property owners themselves without employment of labor, on motion of Fowler, seconded by Rigby and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that such petition be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That said right shall not be transferrable. 2. That no sign, notice, advertising matter or buildings or improvements of any character be placed within the area covered by the setback line on Herald Street. The petition of Henri de Marcellus, for leave to replace the wooden fence which sustains the rose hedge on the lawn of the applicant by a stone wall was presented. It appearing that C. Parker Franklin, the owner of the property directly in front thereof, had given his approval to the granting of said petition, on motion of Collins, seconded by Collett and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that said petition be granted in the manner and to the extent set forth in said petition. • It appearing that the resignation of Dr. M. J. Sweeney from the Planning Commission has also removed him from the Beautification Committee, the Chairman, with the approval of the l , members of the Commission, appointed A. Harvey Collins as a member of the Beautification Committee in the place of Dr . Sweeney resigned. The two new members of the Commission, Jackson Rigby and A. Harvey Collins, were greeted by the President and Members of the Commission and at the opening of the session, the new members took their seats as regular members of the Commission. 239 Upon motion duly seconded and unanimously adopted the recommendations ' of the Planning Commission were approved except as relating to Petition No . 4132 of Mrs. Prescott for rezoning of the area bounded on the east by Judson Street, north by ;Sylvan Boulevard, west by Division Street, south by Citrus Avenue. and After consideration of the petition of airs. Prescott the recommendation of the Planning Commission and upon advice of the City Attorney, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that a public hearing on said petition be held at 2 O 'clock, P. a. , December 18, 1935, in these chambers was unanimously adopted and so ordered. Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and building Inspector for the month of November, 1935 , were presented and ordered filed. COMMUN ICAflON S The following communications were presented and ordered filed; From Mayor Johnson of San Bernardino expressing appreciation of his City for the fine spirit of co-operation shown by this City in sending it's fire truck to the recent Stewart Hotel fire in San Bernardino; From the Secretary of the National Conference on State and Highway ,Safety at Washington, D. C. ; of From Commissioner/Corporations, State of California, advising that !December 9, 1935, at 10 O'clock, A.M. , in Pasadena, California, has been set for the hearing of the application of the Bond Holders' Protective Committee for the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company for permission to issue certificates of deposit; From Bacigalupi, Elkus & Salinger, Attorneys, San Francisco, acknowledg- e' king receipt of a copy of the order of assignment of Telephone franchise Number 311 and Ordinance No. 782. ' ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 783 adopting the "Uniform Building Code, 1935 Edition", introduced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote; Ayes : Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes : None. Ordinance No. 784, Creatin_ "S.ecial Gas Tax Street Im.rovement Fund", was introduced by th City Attorney and laid over under the rules. DEED The Clerk presented a quit claim deed from John and Mary Moya Azvedo to the City for Lot 15 , Iowa Tract (Western Avenue) , which was accepted and ordered placed of record. APPLICATIONS The following applications for the position of caretaker at the City Hall were presented and ordered filed: Jack Middleton, 1217 Washington Street F. Fortson, 1014 Herald Street R. J. Wuest, 1050 East Lugonia Avenue 240 After due consideration, upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, Jack Middleton was appointed to the ' position by the unanimous vote of the Board, effective December 6, 1935, at a salary of 480.00 per month. The application of Sigle 0. Paxton, 1131 Ohio Street, for the position of supervisor of music under WPA was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Bruggemeyer considered with the Board at this time matters pertaining to the general recreation project in this area and recommended that William Tieck, 1144 Clay Street be named by , the County WPA to the position of Supervisor of Recreation in this area. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, Mr. Tieck was nominated for the said position in this area, and the, Clerk was directed to submit his name to ter. Voris of the County WPA. Councilman Brugge;- meyer suggested that the application of Mr. Paxton would receive proper consideration if, and when the recreation project is developed. SEWING PROJECT Councilman Bruggemeyer advised the Council of the starting of the Sewing, project with about 30 sewing machines and more than 100 women. He forecasted probable serious unemployment problems to face the City if and when Federal aid is withdrawn, and, suggested that Council members give some thought to such an eventuality. BIDS The following sealed pr000sals to furnish the City with a dump truck form; the Street Department, per specifications of the City Engineer, were submitted, publicly) opened and declared: Service Motor Company Lodge) $ 1236.20 A. Osbun Company �F'ord ) 1234.99 Lange & Runkel, Ltd. , (Chevrolet) 1131.45 it Upon motion of Councilman maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, unanimously adopted, the award was made to Lange a Runkel, Ltd. , as the lowest and best bid. All other bids were rejected. The following proposals for building a concrete wall, per plans and specifications of the City Engineer, at the Southwest corner of Orange Street and West were i Central Avenue,/presented by the Clerk, publicly opened and declared: Gordon Donald $ 995 .00 George Gardner & Sons 1000.00 Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the award was made to Gordon Donald, as the lowest and best bid. The other bid was rejected. The Attorney was authorized and directed to prepare an agreement for payment for said work on a 50-50 basis between the City and Miss Christine Lindenberg. RESOLUTION (Death of J. T. Tolle) The Clerk announced to the Board the death of J. T. Tolle, employee of the City as caretaker of the City Hall for a great number of years . Upon motion duly it seconded, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: 241 RESOLVED, That this Council does hereby express its regrets at the passing of J . T. Tolle, a former employee of this City; 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 be transmitted to the widow. ARCHITECTURAL BO RD ` F' iFVJEW ri The written resignations of F. W. Moore and A. B . Drake as members of the 2;J Architectural board of Review were presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the resignations were accepted with regret and the Clerk was directed to convey to Messrs. Moore and Drake the sincere appreciation of this Council for their interest and labors as members of the Architectural Board of Review. The mayor suggested that the ordinance creating the •,Board be repealed at the time of revision and codification of City ordinances . STREET IMPROVEMENTS Engineer Hinckley reported that he had submitted to the State Highway Commission a map showing all major streets and avenues in the City not included in the State Highway System, proposed to be improved from the q cent gas tax allotted to cities by the last Legislature, and that he would file the list with this Board upon final approval by the State Highway Commission. W. P. A. Councilman, Bruggemeyer advised the Council that the 10¢ per hour supplement ',pay to labor on local water project No. 1594 as authorized at the last regular meeting raised the pay of common labor to a greater possible amount than that paid to semi-skilled labor, and recommended that the 10¢ per hour supplement pay by the City be also apolied to semi-skilled labor to the extent of not exceeding $5.00 per month supplement pay, and it was so ordered. The Mayor requested Council members and Attorney to meet in this Chamber 'at 1:30 P. M. , December 9, 1935, for consideration of the Codification of the City ;Ordinances. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner:: No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: \7�azrr City - erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 242 Redlands, California December 18, 1935 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm,• Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney' and Engineer, Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. PUBLIC HEARING • (Re-zoning - Poultry) This being the time set for the public hearing on Petition # 4133, of Mrs. Martha E. Prescott, et al, for the re-zoning of the district bounded on the North by Sylvan Blvd.; on the East by Judson Street; on the South by Citrus Avenue; on the West by Division Street extended, Mayor Fowler stated that the matter was open for consideration and Mrs. Prescott assured the Council that it was not her desire to have , the district open for unlimited size commercial flocks, but that the present limit of 50 be increased to 100 or 200. The Clerk presented a communication from the Business Manager of the University of Redlands in opposition to a change in the present restrict- ions, and the Planning Commission recommended the denial of the Petition. After due consideration and a suggestion to Mrs. Prescott by Councilman Bruggemeyer that a petition in different form and request might receive favorable action, Councilman Maccubbin moved the approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial, the motion wasp.seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer and :adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. APP�.IQATIQN.S Representatives of the DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company, San Bernardino, presented applications for erection and maintenance of "poster panels" (billboards) at the following locations: on the East side of Orange Street at the Southern Pacific tracks; Northeast corner Highway 99 and Ninth Street; Northwest corner Highway 99 and Ninth Street, as per diagrams submitted. The matter was considered at some length by Council members. A number of the representatives of the Beautification Committee of the, Contemporary Club were present and expressed hopes that as far as possible such structures would be kept off the roadsides. Action upon the applications for locations on the Highway was deferred pending a personal inspection of locations by Council members, and the application for location on the East side of Orange Street at the Southern Pacific track was granted,, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Stutt. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Mrs. Frank W. Floyd, advising the City of the sale of the Floyd Insur- ance Agency to J. V, Hanson & Son, Pomona, California; From the Committee representing the East Lugonia Mutual .Water Comp y bond- , 243 holders advisingof the employment of the firm of Hahn & Hahn, Attorneys, Pasadena, i California; From the City Clerk of San Bernardino, California, a copy of the action of the Council in appreciation of the work of the Redlands Fire Department at the recent Stewart Hotel fire in San• Bernardino; From Ralph B. Smith, Director W. P. A. , acknowledging this Councils' ri recommendation that Wm Tieck be named supervisor of recreation in this area; L'7 C7 From the Mayor of Colton, advising of the Citrus Belt League of Munici- C palities meeting to be held in Colton on the evening of December 27, 1935, with dinner at 7 P. M. A communication from Christine Lindenberg requesting that waste material placed upon her property on West Central Avenue in Highway 99 Improvement be removed, was presented by the Clerk and ordered filed. REPORTS Report of the Health Department for the month of November, 1935, was presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCE Street Ordinance No. 784. Creating "Special Gas Tax1lmprovement Fund" introd- i uced at the last regular meeting, was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbini; Bruggemeyer, Krum, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. SPOOR - Plumber The Clerk presented the verbal request of Garrett Spoor, plumber, whose ' license as a Master Plumber was suspended by this Council on August 13, 1935, for a .period of 90 days, for re-instatement. The 90 days' suspension having elapsed and no ' one protesting his re-instatement, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded -by Council- man Bruggemeyer, that his request be. granted, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board and so .ordered. DEED A deed from Earl T. Forthun and wife conveying to this City a right-of- way for Storm Water Drain over- a portion of Block' 29, Barton Ranch, was presented by the Clerk: Upon motion 'of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the deed was accepted and ordered placed- of record. , APPOINTMENTS The Clerk advised of the expiration of the terms of office of Collett and Collins of the Planning Commission and King and Hotchkiss of the Library Board on '' December 31, 1935. The Mayor stated that he would make his recommendations for same at ' the next regular meeting, TRANSFERS Upon recommendation of the Finance Commissioner and approval of the Treasurer the followinp transfer of funds was authorized: 244 r Transfer from the Water Department to the Municipal Water Bold;; Int. & S. F1 the sum of .$27,000.00; Transfer from the Water Department to the Redlands City Water Bond, Int. & S. F. the sum of $26,250; Transfer from the City Department to the .Water Department the sum of $12, 500.00 for the purchase of said amount of -East Lugonia Mutual Water Company bonds now held by. the Cemetery Department and for re= imbursement of the Cemetery Endowment Fund in said sum. HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICA _ S Chamber of Commerce and the Representatives of the^Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club, headed by Earl Cromas, were present and conferred with the Council on matters pertaining to the beautification of highways and particularly to the new highway (Central Avenue) through the City. The Clerk presented a report of the Special meeting of the Planning Commission held December 17, 1935, for consideration of plans for same outlined by Mr. Switzer, of the State Highway Division. The Planning Commission recommended that the City join with the Highway Division in its program of beautification. After due consid- eration onsid eration by Council members, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt: RESOLVED, That the City of Redlands assume the responsibility for the care and maintenance of such plantings of trees and shrubbery as the Division of Highways of the State of California may make within the City limits of the City of Redlands upon the right of way of the new street, Central Avenue, designated as Route .26 by the State of California. TRAFFIC SIGNS Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Maccubbin, the City En ineer was authorized and directed to properly sign all streets , entering the new highway (#99) between Texas Street and State Streets, using the reflector type of sign on such streets as the Police Commissioner and Engineer may determine. HIGHWAY 29 The Mayor announced that the formal opening of the new Highway (#99) through the City would probably be January 21 1936. The City Attorney presented. a request of the Highway Commission for the adoption of a Resolution pledging additional City_gas tax funds. to cover expenses , connected with the acquisition of right-of-way. The matter was considered at some length and a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the Resolution be adopted, was withdrawn when it was determined to meet at 1:30. P. M. , December 20, 1935, for further consideration and action. MISCELLANEOUS Gambling devices, business licenses, etc. , were discussed without specific action. The payment to Hi Geddes, Street Department, a wage of $8.00 a day when n a ed on plumbing work at the new jail building was authorized. A vote of appreciation was extended to the Treasurer's and Clerk's depart ments for the Christmas spirit evidenced by fruit, candy, etc. , upon the Council table. V f 245 J Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. i' 111 The date of the next regular meeting being a legal holiday (January 1, 1936) , January 3, 1936, at 2 O'clock, P. M. , was fixed as the time for the next regular meeting. 1No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned to meet in adjourned regular session at 1:30 P. M. ; December 20, 1935. T i ,Attest: cp ti �itIF-1W-11./ 1 vii/ City er . or of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Redlands, California December 20, 1935. 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer Tripp. BILLBOARDS The first matter considered was the application of the DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company, San Bernardino, for location of "poster panels" (billboards) at the ,Northeast and Northwest corners of the new highway (#99) and Ninth Street. Councilman ,,Bruggemeyer stated that he had personally viewed the sites and contacted the represents- , tives of+ the Company, and he would .recommend the granting of the application at the Northeast corner and that he was authorized to withdraw the application for the North- west corner. Councilman Stutt opposed the granting for either location, stating that he favored the revoking of any permit heretofore granted and the removal of all billboards now placed on said Highway if in the power of the Council so to do. After due considera- tion, a motion. by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the application for location at the Northeast corner of Highway (#99) and Ninth Street be granted, was adopted by the following vo&e: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Krumm. Noes: Councilman Stutt and Mayor Fowler. The application for location at the Northwest corner of Highway (#99) and Ninth Street was then withdrawn per verbal request presented by Councilman Bruggemeyer. TRAFFIC - SIGNS The Engineer was authorized and directed to properly sign the new highway_ 1(#99) per recommendation of Police Commissioner Krumm. 246 AN APPRECIATION Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, ' , unanimously adopted, a vote of sincere appreciation was. accorded Harold P. Thoreson, , County Director of S.E.R.A. for his untiring labors and fine co-operative spirit in all ' ' matters coming under his jurisdiction, and the Clerk.was directed to convey same to Mr. Thoreson. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Mitchell & Johnson, Attorneys, Los Angeles, was presented by the City Attorney. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman 1Bruggemeyer,. seconded by Councilman Krum, duly adopted, payment of the sum of $250.00 „ was authorized as advancement on fees in connection with the Southern California Edison Company franchise, taxes, etc., with Councilman Stutt voting "No". HIGHWAY # 99 -- Gas Tax The next matter considered was the request for the adoption of a Resolu- tion pledges additional gas tax funds for payment for acquisition and clearance of ', right-of-way, continued from the last meeting. The' City Attorney presented a written statement showing in detail the cost of said acquisition and the source. from which the necessary funds are to be derived. After a full, frank discussion .it was determined that ' the assessment district should bear a larger amount of the expense, and particularly the, highway frontage, and by common consent of Council members the Engineer was authorized and directed to •re•are the assessment roll on a basis of approximately $68,000.00 and ' submit same to an informal meeting of Council members prior to the filing of the same officially with the Board; (it being generally understood that any shortage of funds after the official approval of the assessment roll would be made by further pledging of future gas tax funds.) (To be eliminated-see page 247, approval of minutes) MISCELLANEOUS The Mayor stated that the formal opening of the new highway would be January 9, 1936, with the Mayors of neighboring Cities and highway officials as guests. Matters pertaining to same were- left in the hands of the Mayor with power to act. The possibility of building a new City Hall was brought up by the. Mayor and considered as to ways and means of financing same, and left in the hands of the Mayor to sound out public opinion on the matter and report his findings to this Board. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ' Attest: / ,// a D /.• t ei y C rrk. ' ayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 247 Redlands, California January 3, 1936. Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting per order of Council, record book 14, page 245, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Mayor Fowler, Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer and Stutt, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer and Attorney. Absent: Councilman Krumm and Engineer Hinckley. 1.� The minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1935, were read and. ! approved. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held December 20, 1935, were read ' and approved after the sentence "it being generally understood that any shortage of fund's after the official approval of the assessment roll would be made by further pledging of future gas tax funds" appearing under thesubject head "Highway 99-Gas Tax Funds" on page 246, was eliminated upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted. WAGE SCALE Donald Griswold representing the Redlands Workers Progressive Club addressed the Board in a request that the Council adopt a resolution establishing the „ former SERA wage scale of $.60, $.80, and $1.10 per hour respectively; for common, semi skilled and skilled labor-, for City WPA projects. After some discussion, a motion by , Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the matter be taken under serious consideration was duly adopted. Councilman Krumm entered the chambers and took his place at the Council table during the discussion and before the vote. APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and referred to the Planning Commission: LaPosada Hotel, A. Gregory, for the erection of a sign along Highway 99 west of Texas Street; the DeLux Advertising Company, San Bernardino, for erection of I billboards along Highway 99, between Orange and Fifth. Streets; Mrs. Martha Prescott, E. Central Avenue, for a change in the Zoning Ordinance relating to the keeping of poultry in the district. bounded on the east by Grove Street, 'south by East Central Avenue, -north by the railroad and west by University Street. DEED A deed from M. M. Soares and -wife, conveying to the City aright-of- way for Storm Water Drain over a portion of Lot 6, Block R, Second Preliminary Map, was presented by the Clerk, accepted by the Council and ordered placed of record. REPORTS Report of the City Judge for the month of December, 1935, was presented Land ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the California Municipal Utilities Association, Berkeley, California, advising of meetings to be held in Las_Angeles on January 14 and 15, 1936, was presented and ordered filed. 248 A communication from Peter Peterson, this City, urging the Council' to place stop signs on streets. entering the new highway was presented and ordered filed, ' , provisions for same having already been made. Mr. Peterson's suggestion for a white traffic line for Citrus Avenue (State Street) at Texas Street, wastapproved and ordered upon motion of Councilman Krumm. A communication from District Engineer Sullivan of the Division of '' Highways, relating to the a cent gas tax under .Sections 194 & 198 of -the Streets and Highways Code, with a tabulation showing the apportionment of the October. 1935, payment, was presented and ordered filed. BONDS Renewal bonds- for Mayme L. Erbeck and Thelma H. Stoddard, assistants in the Treasurer's office, were presented, accepted and ordered filed.. APPOINTMENTS (Planning Commission The Mayor named W. C. Collett and A. Harvey Collins to succeed ' themselves as members of the City Planning Commission for the four year term ending December 31, 1939. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer,' the action of the Mayor was approved by a unanimous vote of the Council. ('Library Trustees) The Mayor named Lyman M. King and Stewart Hotchkiss to succeed themselves as members of the Library Board of Trustees for the three year term ending December 31, 1938. Upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the action of the Mayor was approved by a unanimous vote of the Council. UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF Councilman Bruggemeyer advised Councilmembers of the need for repairs of broken windows, etc. at the Sewing Project Headquarters; also plans for the removal of furniture from Yucaipa headquarters and matters pertaining to rental. etc. , of the theatre building, all of which were left in the hands of Councilman Bruggemeyer ' with full power to act. TRAFFIC'. ETC. Matters pertaining to the painting of police cars and motorcycles ,' in compliance with traffic laws; stop signs at schools; gambling devices, etc. , were ' informally considered and left in. the hands of the Police Commissioner for action or recommendations. APPRECIATION Upon suggestion of Miss Sprich of the Street Department, conveyed by Mayor Fowler, that the City pay to each regular employee on the labor pay roll the amount of one day's wage as an appreciation for services rendered the past year, met with the hearty endorsement of Council members, and upon: motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded' by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the roll of beneficiaries , prepared by Miss Sprich be approved and warrants drawn accordingly on the respective departments affected. 249 • CITY HALL _ Mayor Fowler reported that he had met with a generally favorable ' expression from the public for the erection of a new City Hall, and recommended that a , project be set up under the WPA for the demolition of the present building. The matter ; was considered from all angles by Council members including plans for financing, etc. , ' after which a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the r I:Mayor proceed to prepare and submit at once a project for the wrecking of the present ,building under WPA was unanimously adopted, leaving the question of ways and means for _ , erecting a new building, for future consideration and action. if MISCELLANEOUS Consideration of business licenses and ordinance codification was contin- 'ued to January 13, 1936, at 1 O'clock, P. M. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissions No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourn- ed to meet January 13, 1936, at 1 O'clock, P. M. Attest: ice. 262/ City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California January 15 , 1936 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor ' Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. REPORTS A number of interested parties being present, the Mayor called for the ,' reading of the report of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 6, 1936, and the ' following report was read by the City Clerk: "Meeting of the Planning Commission held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. January 6, 1936, pursuant to notice delivered to each member. Present: Chairman, Moore, Members, Collett, Collins, Williamson, Ford, ninckley and Hartzell, also Mrs. Dibble, Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs. Meserve and Mrs. Harold Nickerson, members of the Beautification Committee. Mr. Arthur Gregory, owner of the LaPosada Hotel, presented his petition for leave to erect a signboard approximately 30 feet by 10 feet in size at some point on Highway 99 west of Texas 250 Street and with such petition a. cut of the proposed signboard. The matter was considered carefully and discussed at considerable length between the members of the Planning Commission and the Beautification Committee. Following an expression of approval from the members of the Beautification Committee, on motion of Collins, seconded by Collett and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the leave sought be granted. The petition of C. T. Salleder for leave to remove alternate Palm trees on Ivy 'Street between Dwight Street and Henrietta Street, also on Henrietta Street from Ivy to South Avenue and South Avenue east from Henrietta Street to the end of the petitioner's property was presented. It appearing to the Commission members that the Palm trees are in poor condition due to being too closely planted, on motion of Hartzell, seconded by Williamson and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that said petition be granted and the trees removed under the direction of the City Street Superintendent. The petition of Ernest Scholton for leave to remove the five seedling Date Palms east of No. 1005 West Olive Avenue and replace them with Fan Palms to correspond with others on the street was presented. After discussion, it appearing to the Commission members that the trees sought to be removed are probably forty or fifty years of age and that their removal will make a serious break in the continuity of the street line, it was resolved to request the Street Superintendent to trim and prune the trees in question and to leave the matter in abeyance until the Commission members and Beautification Committee could observe the trees after being so trimmed. The petition of Mrs. Martha E. Prescott et al asking for a modification of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the keeping ,of limited flocks of poultry for commercial purposes in that certain area within the First Residential Zone described as being that area bounded on the south by the center of East Central Avenue, on the north by the -railroad tracks, on the west by the center line Of North University Street, on the east by the center of Grove Street was next presented. After a careful reading of the petition, the Secretary was instructed to notify Mrs. Prescott that due to the uncertainty of the meaning of certain expressions contained in the petition, the Planning Commission did not deem it wise to call a hearing or to take action thereon. Informally the members of the Planning Commission expressed their disapproval of any modification of it the Zoning Ordinance which would permit the keeping of poultry in commercial flocks outside of the present restricted area and the Secretary was notified to so advise Mrs. Prescott. Members Collett and Collins were again welcomed as members of the Planning Commission, it appearing that the term of the two members had expired on the first day of January, 1936, but that the City Council had reappointed them as members of this Planning Commission. It further appearing that it was necessary to reorganize the Commission, the Chairman, Mr. Moore, expressed his desire to be relieved of the chairmanship and suggested the appointment of Mayor Will L. Fowler in his place. After some discussion, it appearing that Mr. Moore had not refused to again accept the chairmanship of this Commission, Mr. Collett nominated Mr: Moore as Chairman, the motion being seconded by Mr. Collins. The Secretary presented the question which resulted in Mr. E. A. Moore being unanimously elected Chairman of the Planning Commission for the ensuing year. By similar action Walter J. Hartzell was elected Secretary for the ensuing year. " The Council determined to consider the recommendations of the Commission in detail, the first item being the application of A. Gregory of the La Posada Hotel for,' permission to erect and maintain a sign on City property west of Texas Street on Highway;' 324 The Planning Commission recommended that the application be granted. Mrs. Dibble, Mrs. Nickerson and other members of the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club expressed strong opposition to same and attributed their change of attitude from 251 ,;favorable at the Planning Commission meeting to opposition at this time to a more careful consideration of the problems involved--confessing they had probably been over- persuaded by the pleasing and plausible manner of Mr. Gregory, coupled with a sincere desire to not cause financial loss to any Redlands business. The matter was considered ' at great length by the applicant, the President of the Planning Commission, the City Attorney, members of the Council and others, after which a motion by Councilman Brugge- Crs meyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that action be postponed until the next regular meeting_ of this Council pending further advice of the City Attorney, was unanimously adopted. The recommendation of the Commission relating to the tree petitions of C. T. Salleder and Ernest Scholton were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. The petition of Mrs. Martha S. Prescott, et al, for a modification of ,the zoning ordinance relative to the keeping of poultry in the area bounded on the South by E. Central Avenue, North by the Railroad, West by North University Street and East by Grove Street, was next considered, the Planning Commission having made no recommendation to the Council owing to the "uncertainty of the meaning of certain expressions contained, in the petition". After a general discussion of the matter by the City Attorney and (Council the Mayor suggested that the petition be referred back to the Planning Commission with a recommendation that Mrs. Prescott be given an opportunity to be heard, and it was so ordered. Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building inspector, Fire and Health Departments for the month of December, 1935, and the Clerk for the quarter ending December 31, 1935, were presented and ordered filed. SOLDIERS' PERMITS Edward Swan of the local American Legion and Veterans ' organizations addressed the Council in a plea for the Council to pass a resolution directing the City_ License Collector to require all applicants for soldier's permit to sell upon City , streets to secure the approval of their credentials by a member of the Veteran's organizations and suggested that E. E. Runkel and Henry J. Wilson would serve for the "organizations. After due consideration by the Council and License collector/ the request was granted, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm. HIGHWAY 99 The Clerk presented to the Council the assessment map for the opening ;and widening of Beacon Street and Central Avenue from State Street to the West City °,Limits under Ordinance of Intention No. 773, also affidavit of mailing notice of said Ilfiling,. and advised the Council that February 10, 1936, at Two O'clock, P. M. is the �!itime set for hearing on same. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: li From League of California Municipalities relating to "Federal Manufact- urers' Excise Tax" and the "Operation of a City Owned Machine Shop"; 252 From Faulkner, Oakes and Faulkner, Los Angeles, seeking an opportunity to' submit a proposal for auditing the City records and accounts for the current fiscal year; I From the State Compensation Insurance Fund showing a premium paid of $2831.32 for the period from July 1, 1934 to July 1, 1935, with a refund (check inclosed) of $36.63 due the City; From the Railroad Commission, notice of application No. 20330 of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company and Southern California Telephone Company, relative to rates, and advising of hearings at 10 A.M. , January 15 at San Francisco, and January 16, 1936, at Los Angeles. A communication from Edward Penn, Manager of the Fox-Redlands Theatre, requesting permission to paint the sidewalk in front of the theatre entrance, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the request was granted with a proviso that the painting be done at night and one-half the sidewalk kept open to pedestrians during such painting and the assumption by the Theatre Company of all liability for damages resulting from such painting. The City Attorney was directed to II, prepare an agreement accordingly and have same executed by the Theatre Company before the work is started. A communication from the local Commander of the Salvation Army relating to the service now being rendered by the Army to transients and requesting the City to appropriate $100.00 toward the expense of the work was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman ' Krumm, an appropriation of $50.00 was authorized at this time in appreciation of the service being rendered by the Army, payable out of the Charity fund of the City Depart- ment. A communication from the Mayor of Indio advising of the Citrus Belt_ I League of Municipalities meeting to be held in Indio on the evening of January 24, 1936,'; was presented and ordered filed. The matter of dinner reservations was left ih the II hands of the City Clerk. GASOLINE ��, Upon recommendation of the Mayor and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, a contract with the Standard Oil Company of California to supply gasoline to the City for the period of April 1 to ' December 31, 1936, was authorized and directed at the prices set forth in the contract, j and the Mayor was authorized to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. I WATER HOSE it Engineer Hinckley submitted to the Board samples of a" water hose and recommended the purchase of 1620 feet for use by the park department, etc. After thorough inspection by Council members, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the purchasing department was authorized to 11. .253 purchase 1620 feet of 4n self-identifying hose from Peterson & Maine, local representa- ' !!tives at an approximate cost of $.128 per foot. EXPLOSIVES -- Use Jas. H. Wideman sought information as to granting of permits for use of high explosives in the City. The City Attorney advised that the use of such explosives on private property was at the risk and liability of the user, same being prohibited by ,City Ordinance. - GAMBIJING MACHINES The Mayor voiced a y general complaint of citizens to the growing preva- lence of gambling machines in the City and sought the attitude of Council members on the, subject. Various expressions as to what constituted a gambling machine were voiced by Council members, with a uniform opinion that gambling machines should be confiscated. A suggestion by Councilman Bruggemeyer that a test case be had resulted in a motion by Councilman Stutt that all gambling machines be confiscated, motion seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, and unanimously adopted. The Police Commissioner was authorized and directed to enforce this order. CITY HALL Matters pertaining to a new city hall were again considered and upon 'motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of this City a W.P.A. project for the demolition of the present City Hall and the erection of a new building per the general plans of Architect Mitcham. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commiss- loner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ;'Attest: City er . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 5, 1936 6 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held gat the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor (Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent; None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. 254 The Mayor called for the reading of the Planning Commission report as a number of interested citizens were present, and the following report was read and II ordered filed: Meeting of the City Planning Commission held February 3, 1936 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall. Present: Chairman, Moore; Members, Collett, Collins, Williamson, Ford, Fowler, Hinckley, Hartzell. The petitions of Vis. Tolle and of Mrs. Pettit for permission to remove trees at Nos. 318 Myrtle Street and 1124 Center Street respectively were referred to a committee composed of Collett, Hinckley and Collins for consideration and with instructions to report at the next regular meeting . The petition of Mrs. Martha E. Prescott et al asking for a modification of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the keeping of poultry in the area bounded by Central Avenue on the South, the railroad tracks on the North, North University Streeet on the West and Grove Street on the East, such area constituting Blocks I and J of Lugonia Park, so as to permit the keeping upon each lot as subdivided in said Block, of flocks not to exceed 100 birds over two months old and not to exceed 200 birds younger than two months was presented. It appearing that the Planning Commission could take no action on said petition other than to set it for hearing at a definite time and to give the notice required by law, '11i on motion of Fowler, seconded by Hinckley and unanimously carried, it was resolved to Et the matter for hearing on P. February 17, 1936 at the hour of 7:30 o 'clock, P. M. in the City Hall and to give notice by publication for a period of ten days prior to such meeting. The petition of F. Arthur Cortner for a permit to build a modern funeral chapel at the southeast corner of Grant Street and Brookside Avenue in said City on the property described as being Lots 1, 2 and 3 of the Ladd's Second Addition to the City of Redlands, was next presented. After careful consideration, the Planning Commission, on motion of Williamson, seconded by Ford and unanimously carried, resolved to recommend to the City Council that a special permit be given Mr. Cortner granting to him the right sought in his petition. 1, The Clerk at this time presented the application of F. Arthur Cortner addressed to the Council for permission to erect a funeral chapel at the South- ' IIS least corner of Brookside Avenue and Grant Street, also the protest of Mrs. A. T. Park, owner of "Brookside Court", to the granting of the application. The application and protest were ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman 'Stift-bp duly adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was approved and the it application granted, with Councilman Bruggemeyer not voting. —SIGNS - BILLBOARDS The next matter considered was the application of A. Gregory of the La Posada Hotel, for permission to erect a sign on Highway 99 (so called) deferred from ' last meeting pending an opinion of the City Attorney as to authority and power of the Council ,in such matters. The City Attorney expressed his opinion that the Council could not I probihit the erection of signs and/or billboards on private property, but could regulate! the construction and type of sign. The matter was discussed from its several angles by ii Ars. Dibble and other members of the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club, I1, and Council members and City Attorney. Mr. Gregory, upon inquiry, stated that the sign 'would be located at the Southeast corner of Texas Street and the new highway--not on City property. Councilman Bruggemeyer in response to inquiry by Mrs. C. S. Lombard, elaborated 255 n- - - as per recommendation of the Planning Commissi ii meeting of January 67-1936. ,upon the legal phases involved, after which he moved the granting of the permit,‘ Motion II 'seconded by Councilman Krumm, and adopted by the following vote: yes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Stutt. Noes: Councilman Maccubbin and Mayor Fowler. ORANa_Sft0M H. S. Williamson, President of the local Chamber of Commerce, addressed 'the Council in a plea for an appropriation of $400.00 toward the estimated cost of Ct Q4700.00 for the City exhibit at the annual orange show. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm;, < seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the request was granted, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of the City Department of the General Fund. —RER.ORT,S Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Building ;',Inspector for the month of Januar 1936, and Mill Creek Water Owners as of D cember 1 P Ya � 3_, 1915, were presented and ordered filed. _C_OLIMUN1.CATI0k5 The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Loral_aption League of California relating to proposed liquor !control legislation; From the League of California Municipalities relating to local option; civil service; auto tax; From California Municipal Utilities Association, Berkeley, relating to 'Meeting held in Los Angeles, January 15-18, 1936; From State Relief Administrative Employees Association of San Bernardino; ,County, setting forth the purpose of the organization. ' From the Regional Planning Commission of Los Angeles County advising .of a meeting to be held in Los Angeles at 10 A.M. , February 10, 1936, to consider change ' of name of certain Streets within alignment of U. S. Highway 60 to "Will Rogers Highway" . 11 GAS TAX A communication from E. Q, Sullivan, District Engineer Division of State Highways with attached report of the revised estimated apportionment of t cent gas tax ;allocation for City Streets under Section 194 and 4 cent for State Highways under Section ;203 of the Streets and Highways code, was presented and ordered filed. STREETS A communication from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer Division of State Highways, enclosing the approved list of Streets selected by the City under provisions of Section 195 of the Streets and Highways code as Streets of Major importance, was presented ;land ordered filed. The Engineer advised that W. P. A. aid was now available for Fern IAvenue; San Mateo Street; Texas Street, and Buena Vista Street north of Brookside Avenue;;', ;'Edgemont Drive and west portion of Sunset Drive. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, :seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Mayor and proper officials were authorized pand directed to execute the papers necessary for W. P. A. projects on the list of approved 'ii 256 Jstreets if and when funds are available. Petition No. 4138, signed by L. A. Bran, etel, for improvement of Trihune Street, with property owners to furnish the cement, was presented 'and ordered filed. The Engineer was directed to contact all property owners in an effort to work out a plan for, the improvement without cost of a street improvement proceedings and report his findings, to this Board. MONUMENT_ A. communication from Miss Emma L. Jackson, corresponding Secretary of Arrowhead Chapter D. A. R., proposing to turn over to the City a certain monument marking the site of the first Lugonia District School building at Northwest corner of Church Street and Lugonia Avenue, recently dedicated, was presented and referred to the cjIy Attorney for conference with Miss Jackson as to details and the probable expense to their City involved in the acceptance of same, and to report his findings' to this Board. DEMANDS A demand in the sum of j6.00 by Ahad Ahmad, Los Angeles, for refund of a Jbusiness license which he decided not to use, was presented to the Council and denied the license to Mr. Ahmad. upon recommendation of the Business License Collector, and the Clerk was directed to return^ Several demands for., refunds for water used in 1935, under contract B Mill , Creek Owners, were questioned by the Finance Commissioner and referred to Water Superin tendent Hinckley for a re-check and report back to this Board at the next meeting. MAUSOLEUM A proposal of Chas W. Hughes, 1307 So. Orange Grove Avenue, Los Angeles, to erect a mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery, was presented by Councilman Stutt. Council il, members expressed the opinion that another mausoleum was not needed at this time and .i it :, that the Cemetery Department should build same if and when it is needed. Councilman Stutt was requested to so advise Mr. Hughes. i' it TRAFFIC SIGNALS The question of traffic signals at Orange Street and Central Avenue was 44. again considered, and the Engineer was directed to ascertain the cost of different types,) of automatic stop and go signals and report to this Board at the next regular meeting. j RECREAT_LQNi EIC._ P Councilman Bruggemeyer made quite a detailed verbal report of the sewing � Hproiect; recreation plans, etc., and probable additional expense connected with same, I ` including rental of the Mitchell property at 508 Orange Street. He also advised that the rental of rooms in the Theatre building had been reduced to eight at a monthly rental ii ' of $64.00. He assured the Council that the expense would be kept at the minimum and 'Council members expressed confidence in his efforts and left the details in his hands ,'with power to act. ' _LEASE_PROtOSAL A proposal of Frank W. Moore to lease at a "nominal sum", the City's vacant land lying north and east of the City reservoir in Reservoir Canyon for citrus 257 planting was presented by the City Attorney, and considered at some length by Council members and Mr. Moore, resulting in a decision of the ward to personally inspect the land at 9 O'clock, A. M. , February 8, 1936, and take action upon Mr. Moore 's proposal at the next meeting to be held at 1 O'clock, P. M. , February 10, 1936. FINANCES The Treasurer called attention of the Board to the fast decreasing_ of ibalances in the Treasury and the heavy expenditures of some of the departments, presaging alp , financial difficulties before the end of the fiscal year. Department heads were urged cc to curtail expenditures as much as possible. Councilman Bruggemeyer expressed the opinion that a bond issue would be necessary to meet the heavy outlay incident to unemployment and relief expenses during the year. r MISCELLANEOUS A suggestion by Councilman Stutt that foremen on W, P. A. projects should be paid more than the common labor wage met with pronounced opposition by Council= I men Bruggemeyer and Krumm, and was not considered. The painting red of the curb in front of the Gold Banner Packing House on Central Avenue, and the request of other houses for a like privilege developed the fact that the Gold Banner had no permit for same and was referred to the Police Commiss- , ,lioner with power to act. Upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner the police department was urged to eliminate as far as possible hitch hikers from the Citystreets--the new g highway being particularly infested at this time. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commiss- ioner.. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned ito meet at 1 O'clock, P. M. , February 10, 1936. Attest: • ace: 75:,;;;;a, sY c �-- City Cler • mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - i Redlands, California February 10, 1936 . 1 O'clock, P. M. 11 1 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Krumm. 258 The minutes. of the last regular meeting were read and approved. LEASE - zaclEaaAL The Mayor called for consideration of the proposal of Frank W. Moore, submitted at the last regular meeting to lease certain vacant City lands lying north and east of the City reservoir in Reservoir Canyon. Councilmen Stutt and Maccupbin expressed opposition to the proposal as a general policy of the Council, and a motion by Council- I' man Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the matter be tabled, was duly adopted,! GAS TAX The Clerk presented a communication from the State Department of Public 1j Works and District Engineer E. Q. Sullivan with a table showing $3160.29 due this City ' of the apportionment of the January, 1936, payment of the one-quarter cent gas tax it allocation under Section 194 of the Streets and Highways Code for expenditure on streets., of Major Importance. The communication was ordered filed. LOCAL OPTION The Clerk presented a communication from the Executive Secretary of the , League of California Municipalities advising of meeting of the joint Senate and Assembly!, iii Committees on Liquor Control to be held in Los Angeles on February 20, 1936, and urging ' that this Council take no action relative to local liquor control until further fi suggestions and data are submitted by the League. The communication was ordered filed. m Ao further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned until 2 O'clock, P. M., this date. 11 2 O 'clock, P. M. The Mayor called the meeting to order. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The Clerk advised the Council that this was the time and place fixed , ' pursuant to statue and notice given for the hearing in the matter of the assessment for i, ' the laying out and openingof a new street from East State Street to East Central Avenue; lithe laying out and widening of East and West Central Avenues, and the extension thereof, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, adopted on the 21st day of February, i! '1934. The Clerk also filed with the City Council affidavits in proof of the publications and of the mailing the notices of the filing the assessment and of the time and place of shearing thereof, all as required by section No. 18 of the "Street Opening Act of 1903" . { The Clerk also informed the Council that he had received certain written appeals or objections against the assessment prior to the date set for the confirmation of said assessment from the following: i 6 259 H. A. Bremner Emma Jones Spence Mrs. Belle Weaver . Margaret J. Munzig T. A. Gaume Gold Banner Association . Paul Balsiger . V, L, Gregory Mrs. Elizabeth L. Chevalier , Lena S. Findlay Redlands Orange Growers Assn . Hattie Edinburgh Estate - Harry W. Leggett Estate Virginia Troeger-Brownson Ruff . Charles S. Lombard, et al , May I. Rex-T. R. Rex Rebecca C. Truesdell • Minnie L. Osbun,Exec. A. Osbun Est. , Fred A. Hill . C. E. Bowlsby-, et al . T. A. Gaume, et al • Charles E. Bowlsby L. W. Gist,et al Geo. S. Biggin, et al - Christine Lindehberg • kr) Reference is hereby made to the written appeals or objections hereby get ordered filed for all particulars. The Mayor then instructed the Clerk to read the written appeals or objections so filed, whereupon the Clerk did read each of said appeals or objections. The Mayor then asked if there were any interested persons desiring to be heard in support of the written appeals or objections, or who desired to present oral Objections in said matter, and the following persons addressed the Council: C. M, Brown, Mgr. Gold Banner Association John H. Scotland H. A. Harrowood, Atty rep. Chas. Bowlsby U, F. Lewis, " " Fred Hill Jno Surr, " " Mrs. Rebecca Truesdell Frank W. Moore All interested parties present having been given opportunity to be heard, members ' the Mayor then announced that the City Council, had been served with a temporary restrain- ing order, restraining and enjoining the Council from confirming, amending, altering, modifying or correcting the assessment in any particular until the matter had been disposed of by the Court, February 17, 1936 . Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Bruggemeyer that the hearing in matter be continued and adjourned to two o'clock, P. M of February thise18, 1936, which J •, Y motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and was carried by the following vote to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. No further business demanding attention, upon motion duly seconded and unanimously adopted the meeting adjourned to 2 O 'clock, P. M. , of February 18, 1936 . } Attest: City e Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 260 Redlands, California February 18, 1936. Two O'clock, P. M. I' An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, r California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Stutt, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Fowler. The Clerk called the meeting to order and upon motion of Councilman i'� Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, Councilman Krumm was chosen to act as Mayor protem of this meeting. ii The reading of the minutes of the meeting of February 10, 1936, was ii deferred, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted. HIGHWAY 99 The matter of the continued hearingon the assessment for the e t e openingi�l and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773 was then taken up by the Council. The City Attorney advised the Council that the hearing before Judge Warmer, February 17, 1936, on the temporary restraining , order was continued until 10 o 'clock, A. 1. , February 19, 1936, and that the City Council was still enjoined from taking any definite action on the confirmation or modification of the assessment. Whereupon a general discussion followed between members of the City Council with respect to the advisability of additional aid to the district, after which j a motion by Councilman Stutt, that the hearing in this matter be continued and adjourned;] to Two o 'clock, P. M. , February 19, 1936, was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and duly i!, adopted by the following vote: u 1 Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Krumm. Noes: None. I' Absent: Mayor Fowler. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting , adjourned. Attest: C erk. 1Protfle City%tdlands, %flforn . I< - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 261 Redlands, California February 19, 1936 . 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor ' Fowler, together with the City Clerk and Treasurer. cht Absent: City Attorney Hartzell and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the adjourned regular meetings of February 10 and 18, 1936, were read and approved. HIGHWAY 99 The matter of the continued hearing on the assessment for the open- ing and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplated by Ordinance !' of Intention No. 773 was then taken up by the Council. The City Clerk advised the ", Council that the hearing on the temporary restraining order was being held in Judge Warmer's Court at this time and that the City Council was still enjoined from taking_ any definite action on the confirmation or modification of the assessment, whereupon a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer that this hearing on said assessment be continued and adjourned to 2 O'clock, P. 4. , February 26, 1936, in these chambers was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. Upon request the City Clerk and Treasurer were excused to be present in Judge Warmer's Court. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of February 17, 1936, was read and ordered filed: Special meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, February 17, 1936 at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chairman, Moore; Members, Collett, Fowler, Williamson, Ford, Hinckley, Hartzell. It appearing that due publication has been had of the hearing of the petition of Mrs. Martha E Prescott et al for the re-zoning of Blocks I and J of Lugonia Park so as to permit the keeping of not to exceed 100 chickens over two months old and not to exceed 200 younger chickens per lot as shown on the subdivision map of said blocks, the Chairman announced that the purpose of the meeting was to consider said petition and threw the meeting open for discussion. Miss Elsie Munzig addressed the Commission, speaking strongly in opposition to the granting of said petition; Mrs. Martha E. Prescott and J. R. Prescott as strongly recommending the granting of the petition. Statements were..made by various members of the Planning Commission, whereupon, on motion of Collett, seconded by Ford and adopted by the vote of all members present excepting Williamson who did not vote, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that said petition be denied and that no change be made in the zoning ordinance to permit the keeping of poultry other than as established under present ordinances. The petition of Mrs. Harriet L. G. Brown for leave to remove two Acacia trees north of Highland Avenue was next presented. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the permission sought to remove the two Acacia trees on California 262 Street north of Highland Avenue be granted and that under the direction of the City Engineer some four or five Acacia trees on Highland Avenue fronting on the Brown property near Califorhia Street be also removed in order to permit the present planted Pepper trees to grow. The petition of Sarah C. Pettit for leave to remove Acacia tree in front of 1134 Center Street was next presented. By unanimous vote of the Planning Commission, it was resolved, to recommend to the City Council that at the street number given some two or three Acacia trees be removed under the direction of the City Engineer and that the spaces be filled in with alternate planting of Crepe Myrtle and Acacias. , It was resolved by unanimous vote of the Planning Commission to recommend to the City Council that Mrs. J. T. Tolle be granted permission to remove one Acacia tree at No. 318 Myrtle Street !� and that a new Acacia of different variety be planted in the space y on the parking from which the old tree is removed. The petition of H. T Smith for special permit to erect and maintain a building on Beacon Street immediately north of the lunch stand in the block between Clark Street �I and Fern Avenue and maintain therein a sales room for washing machines was considered, and on -motion, was laid over for further consideration until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. The Council then considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission relating to the several respective petitions and applications. Upon motion I of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the recommendation of the Commission SI relating to the petition of J. R. Prescott, et al, for a modification of the zoning ordinance relative to the keeping of poultry, was unanimously approved. The recommendations of the Planning Commission relating to tree petitions Nos: 895, 896, 897 of Mrs. Sarah C. Pettit, Mrs. Harriet L. G. Brown and Mrs. J. T. Tolle, respectively, were unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman 11r Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Stutt. Action upon the application of H. T. Smith for permission to erect a , ,building for business purposes on the East side of Beacon Street between Clark Street and Fern Avenue, was, after due consideration, deferred as per recommendation of the , Planning Commission. APPLICATIONS The application of J. L. Guerry, 220 East Citrus Avenue, Redlands, fork, position of Janitor at the new Hall of Justice and Jail, was presented and ordered filed! The application. of Foster & Kleiser Company for permission to erect I' billboards on the south side of East Central Avenue approximately 134 feet east of Orange ,,Street and on the south side of West Central Avenue approximately 100 feet West of First', Street, were presented and ordered filed. After due consideration and discussion, Councilman Stutt moved that the applications be granted under supervision of the Build- ing Inspector, motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and duly adopted, with Councilman Maccubbin voting "No" . The application of the DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company for permission ' to erect a V-shape billboard on the south side of West Central Avenue approximately 150 feet west of First Street, was _granted, upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Krumm, with Councilman Maccubbin voting "No". 263 PETITIONS 1 'I Petition No. 4140, Blanche Payne, et al, for curbs and gutters on West Lu:onia Avenue as a W. P. A. •ro ' ect, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for consultation with property owners and report to this Board. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: cr From the local Salvation Army expressing appreciation for the $50.00 appropriation for relief work; From California Municipal Utilities Association, Berkeley, relating to Senate. Committee hearings; From Senator Ralph E. Swing, relative to Liquor Investigation Committee :1. hearings, etc; From Lena S. Findlay, South Pasadena, California, a formal protest to the amount of the assessment against her property at 218 Orange Street for Highway 99 Improvement, a protest from her having heretofore been filed in said proceedings. A communication from Sunset Orange Company, F. W. Moore, Secretary, j relative tohway 99 improvement and donation of property by said Company for same, was presented and referred to the City Attorney. REPORTS A report of the Health Department for the month of January, 1936, was presented and ordered filed. Mayor Fowler reported that the ype of traffic signal used at Huntington Park would cost approximately $750, which operates two lights and has a pedestrian stop. Li Finance Commissioner Krumm, at this time urged all department heads and Commissioners to cut exoenditures to the limit in order to be within the budget at the end of the year. Councilman Maccubbin reported that he found storm water on the various streets of the City being taken care of very nicely where storm drains were in. Councilman Bruggemeyer reported on sewing project activities and a request ' that additional toilet facilities be installed at the West State Street room. Action deferred for further consideration. He also advised that the recreation program was being whiped into shape and would soon be operating with William Tieck as local supervisor. It was reported that local S.E.R.A. headquarters were being closed and the work transferred to the San Bernardino office. DEMANDS - FINANCES Finance Commissioner Krumm considered with the Board matters of purchase of chlorine through local drug stores; cost of repairs to Ford machines; extra labor at filter plant; power bill at Igo 's. Action deferred for further consideration. Demands of F. H. Uzes in the sum of $15.30 and F. L. Trine in the sum of $15 .23 on account of soldier's exemptions properly filed with the County Assessor but erroneously left off of the certification to the City, were approved and ordered paid, 264 upon motion of Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman maccubbin. Demands for refunds on 1935 water used under Contract B, Mill Creek ' Owners were again considered and action deferred until the City Engineer and Attorney were present. FIRE TRUCK Plans for paying for the new fire truck were considered and left in the hands of Commissioner Krumm for recommendation at the next regular meeting. , HOLLER SKATES Police Commissioner Krumm reported the suggestion of Chief of Police I , Morrison that an ordinance be adopted prohibiting children from roller skating on side- walks in the business district, as a matter of safety. Council members thought an ordinance not necessary but that the skaters should be tdked to and warned of the dangers. CITY ORANGES The marketing of oranges this season from the City's groves was referred to Councilman Krumto secure proposals of purchase and submit same to this i ! ' Board at the next meeting. MISCELLANEOUS i! Councilman Maccubbin suggested a stop sign at the crossing of Buena Hi Vista Street at West Citrus Avenue (State Street) . The Mayor expressed the opinion that,; ' the traffic didn't justify the expenditure at this time and no action was taken. Matters pertaining to the new Hall of Justice and Jail were discussed FI at some length and left in the hands of Councilman Krumm for further consideration and report to this Board. '! Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance II Commissioner. No further business demanding :attention, on motion tile meeting adjourned to 2:30 P. M. , February 26. 1936 . , Attest: C ��i d awattif Otit, City�� Mayor of the City of Redlands, Califorda. ii U O u u _ 0 II 265 Redlands, California February 26, 1936. Two O 'clock, P. id. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. r CC) Absent: Councilman Stutt. L'J HIGHWAY 99 -- Assessment This being the time for the adjourned and continued hearing on the assess- ,ment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, the City Attorney advised the Council that the hearing Iron the temporary restraining order was heard by and submitted to Judge Warmer on the FI ' 19th inst. ; that Judgment has not been rendered and that the temporary restraining order is still in effect, whereupon, Councilman Krumm moved that the hearing on the said assess- ment be continued and adjourned to March 4, 1936, at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , in these chambers, ,motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and adopted by the following vote: des: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stutt. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the meeting adjourned until 2: 30 o'clock, P. M. , this date. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # 2: 30 O 'clock, P. M. The Mayor called the meeting to order. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. H . Absent: Councilman Stutt. A communication from Mayor Johnson of San Bernardino advising of the II meeting of the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Municipalities in that City on February 28, 1936, with dinner at 5 : 30 P. M, , at Mapes Cafe, was presented and odered filed. The Clerk was directed to make dinner reservations for eight. An informal consideration and discussion of matters pertaining to traffic. Ilsignals; pMment for new fire equipment; washing machine for new jail; tile floors for the Hall of Justice and gas fuel for burning tile for same; policy of shutting off domestic water supply on account of non-payment of bills, etc. , was had without definite Jaction, pending further investigation and consideration. 1, No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned., ii Attest: r• 41/11,11601 • afe z (-7;004, City r. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 266 Redlands, California March 4, 1936. Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, I held at the n_ular 'lace of meetin: . Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, III together with the City Clerk, Treasurer and Attorney . Absent; Councilman Krumm and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the adjourned regular meeting of February 26, 1936, were read and approved. HIGHWAY # 99 This being the time for the adjourned and continued hearing on the assessment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, the City Attorney advised the Council that ,judgment has not been rendered, and that the temporary restraining order is still III in effect, whereupon, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that the hearing on the said assess- went be continued and adjourned to March 11, 1936, at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , in these chamberis, motion seconded by Councilman Stutt, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Krumm. Councilman Krumm and Engineer Hinckley .entered the Chamber at this time. The Mayor called for the reading of the Planning Commission report as a number of pe:s.ns were 'resent and interested in the application of H. T. Smith for permission to erect a business place on his property on the east side of Beacon Street, between Clark Street and Fern Avenue. The Clerk also presented a petition of protest it by John Wood, et al, to the granting of the permit. The Clerk then read said report as follows: Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, March 2, 1936, at 7:30 P.M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman, Moore; Members, Collins, Collett, 1,1 Williamson, Hinckley, Hartzell. rl Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 17, were (I read and approved as read. it The petition of H. T. Smith for special permit to erect a building for salesroom of washing machines on the east side of Beacon Street between Clark and Fern Avenue was presented. H The secretary informed the Commission that Mr. A. Uzes who had signed Mr. Smith's petition recommending that it be granted had requested his name to be withdrawn. A letter from Miss Lela Glassgow and John E. Walter objecting to the granting of the petition was presented and read. John Wood, H. J. Fisher, Clyde Putnam and Mrs. Wood spoke in opposition to the granting of the petition, stating that it was the feeling of the residence owners situate on the west side of Beacon that the property on the east side of the street was properly business r- property and that for any legitimate, well-regulated and I' ' properly-housed business they had no objection, but in this instance the applicant proposed to build a flimsy shack and to conduct the most of his business in the open and on the d street and that they were opposed to the granting of the petition. Ili 267 Upon motion of Collett, seconded by Williamson and unanimously carried, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that the petition of H. T. Smith be rejected in view of the objections of the property owners. The Chairman presented a request from the County Planning Commission that this City Planning Commission express to the County Planning Commission its views with regard to the zoning of the county_property adjacent to the city boundary lines. After considerable discussion, the Commission members believing that the matter should have further consideration, T it was moved to adjourn the meeting to Thursday-, March 5 , 1936 CID at 10:00 o 'clock A.M. at the City Hall. i;7 of H. T. Smith After due consideration of the application^and the report of the Planning Commission, a motion by Councilman Stutt, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the recommendation of the Commission be approved and the application denied was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. _SPORTS _ Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of February, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. A report of the Southern California Gas Cnmpany for the calendar year 1935, showing franchise tax due the City of $2511. 50, was presented and ordered filed, a check in payment of said amount was deposited with the City Treasurer. COMMU}jICAT.IDJiS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From League of California Municipalities, relating to liquor legislation, , '' sales tax repeal, civil service, ;etc; From Department of Public Works, State of California, enclosing a copy of Resolution relating to State Highway Route in the City_. A communication from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer, Division of , Highways, State of California, relating to traffic signals at Orange Street and Central , Avenue, was presented and ordered filed for further consideration. A communication from the Bondholders Protective Committee, East Lugonia Mutual Water Company requesting a formal letter of transmittal and deposit of the 1 $12,500.00 of bonds held by the City with the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company of San Bernardino, was presented and ordered filed, and the Mayor and Clerk were author- ized and directed to execute the proper papers--the bonds having already been deposited and payment made to the Committee. PETITIONS it Petition #4141, R. J. Kelcy_, et al, for curbs and gutters and oiling PCoiumbia Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue; and Petition #4142, J. H. Funk, et al, for curbs and gutters and oiling_ ' Lawton Street between Colton Avenue and Western Avenue, were presented, discussed and ! upon motion were referred to the En:ineer and S reet Commissioner for contacting the , property owners and collecting payments toward the improvement as proposed in the petitions, sand report to this Council at the next regular meeting. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Co. A representative of the Acme Traffic Signal1addressed the Council relative 268 I) to signals for Orange Street and Central Avenue, estimating the cost at approximately_ $1600.00 with a 5 year guarantee. No action was taken pending consideration of other , types of signals. MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Call PI The City Attorney advised the Council that a Resolution calling a II General Municipal Election should be adopted at this time. Councilman Bruggemeyer urged that a $50,000.00, 10 year, 4% bond issue proposal for a new city hall, _general street purposes and W. P. A. be placed upon the ballot, and Councilman Stutt urged that the question of opening Smiley Heights to the li L eneral oublic be placed upon the ballot. Both proposals were discussed at some length;; upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, , without action, and,,a Resolution calling a General Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 14, 1936, for the following officers was unanimously adopted: II Two Councilmen full term? One City Clerk full term) I One City Treasurer full term) also appointing election officers and places for holding. the election, establishing 20 voting precincts and fixing the hours for the polls to be open between 6 A. M. and , 7 P. M. LEASE I it F. W. Moore renewed his application for leasing or renting for a term of years the vacant City land in Reservoir Canyon for citrus culture, at a nominal charge. Councilman Bruggemeyer expressed his opinion that a 5% rental on a $300.00 per ''', the acre valuation basis should be minimum. After discussion it was determined to give ' further consideration to the proposal at the close of this meeting_. W. P. A. j! Upon recommendation of Engineer Hinckley, Comas C. Reasoner was appoint- ed Supervisor of the project for covering the Cityts water reservoirs, at a wage of I— ' $8.00 per day, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, l unanimously adopted. TREASURER The Treasurer suggested that the details (such as time and rate of interest) of the probable bonds to be issued under Highway #99 Improvement be determined, as soon as possible in order that the bonds may be prepared in due time. _BECR$AT ON III Councilman Bruggemeyer presented a report of local recreation activities ' and recommendations submitted by the Assistant Superintendent which was ordered filed. Councilman Bruggemeyer spoke of an urgent request for additional toilet facilities at thle sewing_project headquarters and in Smiley Park; of the recommendation for concrete to replace the wooden boundaries at the croquet grounds; of the request for telephone service II at Government employment quarters in the theatre building, etc. , stating that he was loathe to recommend the expenditures at this time. The matters were left in his hands with power to ;act. II 269 Park Superintendent Ferguson was authorized and directed to turn over all' recreation supplies and equipment on hand to Recreation Superintendent Tieck, taking his receipt for an itemized list and filing same with the City Clerk. NEW FIRE EQUIPMENT Councilman Krum reported that arrangements had been completed for the assignment of the purchase contract between the City and the Seagrave Corporation for the new fire equipment to the Bank of America, thus giving the City the benefit of the cash C discount and a 5% rate of interest to the Bank. The action of the Commissioner was unanimously approved. ORANGES Councilman Krumm reported a cash offer of $1.50 per hundred pounds (on trees) for the City's navel oranges, made by J. H. Hinkle, and recommended that same; be accepted, and it was so ordered by the unanimous vote of the Board, oranges to be picked at once, weighed upon public scales and paid for accordingly. JAIL & HALL OF JUSTICE Councilman Krumm suggested the use of Celotex for ceiling at the new Hall of Justice instead of lath and plaster. The suggestion was not approved by other members of the Council as the lath and plaster materials for same were already on. the ; ground. . STORM WATER Councilman Krumm verbally submitted complaints of store keepers on Orange , Street between Stuart and Pearl Avenues as to storm water from Orange Street _getting_ into the store buildings. The matter was considered at some length and left in the hands of the Engineer and Street Commissioner for investigation and report. DRIVEWAYS - Business D strict Councilman Bruggemeyer considered with Council members some of the dangers to pedestrians caused by the excessively wide driveways over some of the streets in the 'business district. The Clerk was directed to secure information as to the practice in , Los Angeles. Council members were urged to give serious consideration to the problem for action in the near future. DEIyiA DS=Y_TIIANCES _ Demands for refunds on 1935 water used under contract B, Mill Creek Water Owners, was given consideration and the Engineer was directed to present to this Council 'at its next meeting full details of the operation of Contract B users and the manner of arriving at the amount of refunds due, etc. ; also details of the distribution of funds derived from assessments made against the owners of Mill Creek Water. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned 0.4o March 11, 1935, at 2 o 'clock, P. M. 270 Attest: II age CZ a AildginentiVs— City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California �I March 11, 1936 Two O 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Maccubbin, Present : Councilmen., Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. HIGHWAY # 99 This being the time for the adjourned and continued hearing on the assess= ment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplatled by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, the City Attorney advised the Council that judgment has not been rendered, and that the temporary restraining order is still in effect, whereupon, Councilman Stutt moved that the hearing on the said assessment be continued and adjourned to March 18, 1936,at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , in these chambers, motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krum, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Attorney presented a copy of a letter from the State Highway Commission through!' Mr. Sullivan, District Engineer, which was ordered filed, requesting the City to adopt al, resolution relating to the pkdg g of gas tax funds toward the cost of acquisition of the right of way for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, under,,; ' Ordinance of Intention No. 773. The matter was considered at some length by Council ,members, Attorney and Engineer, after which, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, second- ed by Councilman Maccubbin, the following Resolution was un. ' 40 _ . . . . -. : RESOLVED that the City of Redlands procure on advance from the State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, in a sum of not to exceed eighty thousand dollars ($80,000.00) , which sum shall be expended in assisting to finance the cost of acquisition of right of way for the Central Avenue Project, Road VIII - S.B.L.-26-Rld; that the said sum of $80,000.00 herein specified included all money heretofore by. this City pledged or allocated to the above purpose from gas tax funds; RESOLVED FURTHER that said sum shall be repaid to the State '. of California by applying thereto the entire allocations now accrued and the entire allocations to accrue in future bienniums from the one-fourth cent gas tax fund applicable to the con- struction and maintenance of State Highways in municipalities until such time as said advance is fully repaid; '271 RESOLVED FURTHER that the City maintain from other city funds state highway routes within this city throughout the time that said fund is being repaid to the State of California. Councilman Bruggemeyer presented a communication from Wm A. Tieck, 'Supervisor of Recreation, relative to playground facilities at the parks, and after due consideration the matter was referred to Park Commissioner Stutt. The communication was ordered filed. c•.� No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: --21-(A) City _erk. - Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Redlands, California March 18, 1936 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 11, 1936, were read and approved. HIGHWAY # 99 This being the time for the adjourned and continued hearing on the i;assessment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as 'contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, the City Attorney again advised the Council that judgment has not been rendered, and that the temporary restraining order is Estill in effect, whereupon, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that the hearing on the said assessment be continued and adjourned to March 25a 1936, at 2 o'clock, P. M. , in these chambers, motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes:;, None. Absent: None. COMiMUNICATIONS ji The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the League of California Municipalities, relative to probable federal action in matters pertaining to the relief situation; From Riverside County Employees' Association, extending an invitation to a meeting to be held in Riverside on March 20, 1936, at 8 P. M. , for consideration of proposed Civil Service Amendment. F) rye ------ ----- h A communication from 0. M. Scott, Supervising Engineer, Globe Indemnity Company, carriers of Liability Insurance at the Cemetery, making certain recommendations ' '' relative to accident prevention, was presented and ordered filed. Referred to the ' Cemetery Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Health Department for the month of I February, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. A report by Allan Dartford relative to croquet activities of the Recrea- tion program (February 26 to March 10, 1936) was submitted by Councilman Bruggemeyer ' and ordered filed. A request by Mr. Tieck of the Recreation project for certain supplies li III needed was voiced by and referred to Councilman Bruggemeyer with power to act. Upon recommendation of Councilman Bruggemeyer the members of the City Council were named as a Committee in charge of local recreation activities under the W.P!.A. A report of the sale of navel oranges from the Cemetery grove, showing 575 boxes, 32,205 pounds, with a check from J . H. Hinkle for $481.47, was submitted by Codncilman Krumm and ordered filed. The check was ordered placed to the credit of the Cemetery Department. Engineer Hinckley filed a report of the financial operations of the Milli II I' Creek Water Owners and the cost of plant #3 water for 1935, copies of same having heretof fore been handed to the Council members. APPLICATION The application of W. P. Haygood for permission to erect a sign west of #13 pump house on south side of Roosevelt Road, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that r the application be denied was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Ii PETITION Petition No. 4143, I. N. Worley et al, for concrete curbs and gutters i' and oil surface on East Central Avenue, between University Street and Grove Street, was ' I presented and referred to the En_ineer and Street Commissioner for contacting the property owners and collecting payments toward the improvement as proposed in the petition, and report to this Council. DRIVEWAYS - BUSINESS DJSTRICT The Clerk presented a communication from the City Engineer, Los Angeles, , , relative to regulations governing the width of driveways in the business district, which was was considered at some length in an effort to draft a resolution or ordinance for this City. A motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the City II+ ' Attorney prepare a resolution, leaving the width of driveways to be filled in, for consideration and action at the next meeting, was unanimously adopted. 11 II 273 TRAFFIC SIGNALS The matter of traffic s4gnals was next considered and it was decided to place a 3-light system at Orange Street and Central Avenue, and the Engineer was directed to advertise for bids for same, •to be opened at the regular meeting of this Board on April 1, 1936 . The Engineer was authorized and directed to apply to the State for T permission to operate temporary signs and/or signals at Orange Street and Central Avenue C) pending the installation of a permanent system. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Engineer was authorized and directed to have installed the flood type of light at the Tennessee, Texas, First, Ninth and Sixth Street entrances to (Central Avenue) Highway #99. The Engineer was directed to request the Auto Club of Southern California to install direction signs at the intersection of Colton Avenue and Highway #99 per plans :' of the Engineer. ENGINEER_ The Engineer sought the pleasure of the Board relative to disposal of old lumber from the water reservoir roofs now being replaced. Councilman Krumm suggested that same be given to needy families for wood, and it was so ordered, under the Engineer's supervision. The Engineer presented the verbal request of Country Club members to convey water through the City lines for use on the Club grounds, agreeing to give the City 20% of the water so conveyed as rental for use of the line. The proposal met with the the approval of Council members and it was so ordered, under supervision of the Engineat, and Water Commissioner. AGREEMENT The City Attorney presented an agreement between D. Rhea Igo and wife and Mill Creek Water Owners relative to use of water and lands in Mill Creek in NW; of a Section 10, T . 1S, Range 1W. The provisions of the agreement were considered at some length, and upon request of Councilman Krumm action was deferred until the next regular meeting giving further time for consideration. SANITATION Councilman Bruggemeyer considered with the Board matters pertaining to sanitation and health, advising of a meeting of Doctors which he attended and at which time a proposed ordinance for regulation of autgsamps and privies was discussed. Councilman Krumm requested the Attorney to look into. State or other regulations relative', to rest rooms being so located as to open onto the sidewalk. The camp on West Lugonia • ; Avenue at Columbia Street was considered at some length, with a suggestion that the Board of Health and Health Commissioner make further investigation and submit a r_epoxt and recommendation to this Board for further consideration. DEMANDS The Clerk called attention. to the following demands for refunds on water used under Contract B, Mill Creek Water Owners, payment of which was deferred pending a , report of the Engineer relative to same: .274 F. A. Anderson $ 10.81 A. P. Hird $ 37.72 11 Gertrude Anderson 9.20 J. F. Richardson 9.20 H II LI The requested report being this day filed, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by I', '' Councilman Krumm, that said demands be paid, was duly adopted, with Councilman Bruggemeyer not voting, stating that he was not fully acquainted with the provisions of said Contract 11 B. li Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. 1 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting, adjourned y to March 25_,, 1936, at 2 o'clock, P. M. ,1 Attest: d i aillget , Aie ce ia-7,76..././ ,1 Ci . r Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. II 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I lri i ir 1 I; Redlands, California ii March 25 , 1936 1' Two O'clock, P. M. H' adjourned Ir An regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, I held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer and Attorney. ir Absent: Councilman Stutt and Engineer Hinckley. HIG Lt99 rI This being the time for the adjourned' and continued hearing on the II . assessment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as I, hI contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. .773, the City Attorney again advised the I Council that _judgment has not been rendered, and that the temporary restraining order isl:II still in effect, whereupon, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that the hearing on the said ir ' assessment be continued and adjourned to April 1, _1936, at 2 o 'clock, P. M,., in these I, ' chambers, motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Mayor Fowler. I', 11 Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Stutt. rr Mayor Fowler announced the death of F. Herbert Stutt, son of Councilman 1, Stutt, and a motion by Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that it ; the meeting adjourn out of respect for Councilman Stutt, was duly adopted by the ir ' unanimous vote of the four members present. 1I I No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned.!] Attest: IF "rhi)� le4z/ ,� CClerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. ,I i' 275 Redlands, California. April 1, 1936. Two O'clock, P. M. 1, A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, ,,held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler, r-+ together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. f Vt Absent: Councilman Krumm. Q The minutes of the last regular and adjourned regular meetings were jread and approved. HIGHWAY #99 This being the time for the adjourned and continued hearing on the assessment for the 'opening and Widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplated by Ordinance of intention No. 773, the City Attorney again advised the !Council that judgment has not been rendered, and that the temporary restraining order is ' still in effect, whereupon, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that the hearing on the said assessment be continued and adjourned to April 8, 1936, at 2 o'clock, P. M. , in these chambers, motion seconded by Councilman Stutt, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Krumm. Councilman Krumm entered the chamber at this time. PETITION Petition No. 44, Ada L. Stillman, et al, for the closing of South , Avenue from the west line of Garden Street west 231.68 feet, was presented by the Clerk and upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation to this ' .Board. AGREEMENT The proposed agreement between D. Rhea Igo and wife and the City as part r owner of Mill Creek water and water rights, presented at the last regular meeting of this Board was next considered, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman !Stutt, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: (see correction Page 282) (Bruggemeyer not voting ) RESOLVED, that the City of Redlands, as one of the second parties therein, enter into and execute that certain agreement in which D. Rhea Igo and Maude A. Igo are first parties, a copy of which agreement is hereto annexed, and that the Mayor of said City subscribe the name of said City thereto as one of the second parties therein, and his own name thereto as such Mayor, and that the City Clerk of said City subscribe thereto his name as such City Clerk and affix thereto the seal of said City. ' GQMMUN LCfT_I ON S h A communication from Chas H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, relative to 'unsanitary conditions existing in certain districts of the City, especially on West Lugonia Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The conditions on West Lugonia Avenue 276 were considered by the Board at the last meeting . Councilman Bruggemeyer suggested that during the summer season, when the property is generally unoccupied, that, steps he taken, ' to abate the unsanitary conditions existing in several locations of the City. The ' suggestion met with the approval of other Council members. A proposed ordinance regulat- iing auto camps, etc. , was again discussed and referred to the Attorney for consideration; { 'j and recommendation to this Board. A communication from Mrs. Agatha Flynn, 304 East Highland Avenue, relative to bad conditions of Rosette Street, was presented, and ordered filed. Matter was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with power to act. A communication from the First Church of the Nazerene in approval of the 1 ; Councils action relative to removal of slot machines and gambling devices, was presented. ' and ordered filed. I' DEEDS The following deeds for rights-of-way for Storm Water Ditches were ' ( presented, accepted and ordered placed of record, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt: Mrs. Lenell G. Youtz R. F. & Charlotte Emmerson 1. Letizia Mangano Chas Peters 1. W. C. & Edith A. Wilcox BUSINESS LICENSES The matter of revision and changes of the Business License regulations h and fees was brought up by License Collector Tripp. Finance Commissioner Krumm suggested Ilthat the matter go over until after the City election for consideration of the next ; Council, and it was so ordered. REPORTS J. Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector, and Fire Department for the ' month of March, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. Report of the Redlands Heights Water Company for the year ending February 29, 1936, was presented and ordered filed. J Report of the sale of navel oranges from the City's grove at Texas Street i II and Lugonia Avenue to John H. Hinkle showing l/95 boxes, 26740 pounds, accompanied by a h check for $399. 50 was presented and ordered filed, and the said sum placed to the credit of the Water Department. PLANNING COMMISSION I' The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held at 7:30 P.M.II on March 30, 1936, was presented, read and ordered filed: Present: Chairman, Moore, Members, Collins, Williamson, Rigbey and Hartzell. 1 Minutes of the preceding special and regular meetings were read and approved as read. The petition of John Scott burns for leave to remove the Grevilla tree along the east line of Summit Avenue at the front of property owned by Mr. Burns was presented, and after II 277 consideration, by the unanimous vote of the Commission, it was 11 , resolved to recommend to the City Council that the petition be .granted. 11 The petition of Frank Jacinto for leave to remove about one-half the Palms on Ivy and Burgess Streets, claiming that the Palms are too thickly planted, was next presented. On motion carried by unanimous vote, all members present it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that Mr. Jacintots petition be £ranted, subject to the Palms being removed under the direction of the Street Superintendent. rt CD The petition of Dessie E. Casey for leave to remove a Eucalyptus tree in front of No. 928 Texas Street to make room for a driveway was next presented. The members of the Commission havingviewed this property and being of the opinion that there is sufficient room for the driveway without removal of the tree, it was unanimous vote of the Commission members that the petition be denied. The petition of Porfidio Montijo for leave to remove a Pepper tree in front of 1413 Orange Street, the claim being that the tree is decayed, was presented. It appearing to the Commission members that the tree in question is not sufficiently decayed to warrant removal, but that it might be improved by having the large limb branching to the north partly cut back, the Commission resolved by unanimous vote to recommend to the Council that the petition be denied, but that the Street Superintendent take steps to trim the tree in order to preserve it. ,;Upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendations' Iof the Commission were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. APPLICATION A The application of H. E. Sylvester, Evangelist, for permission to erect a !tent for gospel meetings at 1116 North Sixth Street, was presented and ordered filed. 'j The application contained the names of a great majority of residents of the district as favorable to same, and the permit was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board, subject to the pleasure of the Board. BIDS - Traffic Signals This being the time set for Bening of bids for four two-way three light adiustable signal heads, post type traffic signals, the following_proposals were submitted. Nash Electrical Company (Eagle Signal) $ 1147.33 Acme Traffic Signal Company (Proposal #1 1315 . 80 n n n if (Proposal #2 1417.80 it n If " (Proposal #3 1757.00 After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the award be made to the Nash Electrical Company as the lowest bidder, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council, provided the bid complies with the plans hand specifications for same when re-checked by the Engineer. HALL OF JUSTICE The purchase of heating pipe for Jail and Hall of Justice by the Police Commissioner from M. L. Chauncey, upon proposals of Merrill Tin Shop for $225.80 and !;Chauncey for $182.95, was ratified b the unanimo s . - of the Council. The matter of individual telephones or switchboard service for the new Hall of Justice was left in the hands of Police Commiss over Krumm for investigation and recom- mendation. 278 il I DRIVEWAYS The question of width of driveways in the business district was again 1i I i 'considered at some length, Councilmen Krumm and Maccubbin favoring a reservation of a 1 minimum of 15 feet free of driveways on each street at corners. Council members deter- I mined to inspect several properties and driveways in the business district at the close of this session and final action was deferred until the next meeting . MAJOR STREETS - (9 cent gas tax) li II The Clerk presented a communication from District Engineer Sullivan and ,1memorandum agreement for the expenditure of a cent gas tax fund on Major streets, which I' was considered at some length, after which, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, 'I ;seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the following Resolution, No. 518, was unanimously_ i' ,j adopted: II WHEREAS, the State of California, through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has submitted to the City of Redlands a Memorandum I, of Agreement for Expenditure of a cent Gas Tax ' Funds on Streets of Major Importance in the 11 City of Redlands, and WHEREAS, The City Council has heard read said agreement in I full and is familiar with the contents thereof, and I desires to approve the same; 1 NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands that the Agreement for ExpenditureIII of a Cent Gas Tax Funds on Streets of Major Impor- tance as submitted by the State of California through i' r its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways pi be and the same is hereby approved and adopted on behalf of the City of Redlands, and the Mayor and I City Clerk of the City of Redlands are directed and authorized to sign and execute the same for and on II 11 behalf of the City of Redlands. 1 1 l NEN_FIRE EQUIPMENT The matter of financing the purchase of the new Seagrave fire equipment I' `'was considered by the Council, and the City Attorney_presented the following Resolution: ,' I RESOLVED that this City enter into a conditional sales contract for the purchase of a new Seagrave 6 cylinder Fire �� 1. Truck Suburbanite Model, manufaaturerts serial number II 82175, motor number 122467 from the Bank of America National Trust & Savings Bank, a National Banking Association, for the sum of $6524. 89, said sum to be II paid as follows--$3262.45 on September 5, 1936, and $3262.44 on September 5, 1937, deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, payable li II quarterly, title of said truck to rest with 'seller ' r until full purchase price is paid; that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to make and execute a h contract of sale with said Bank for the purchase of said truck by this City. 1 1 Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, the ' , Resolution was duly adopted by the following vote: des: Councilmen Maccubbin, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. I Not voting: Councilman Bruggemeyer. II STREET LIGHTS The Engineer reported relative to cost of lighting 'intersections of certain streets entering Highway #99, stating that the Sodium vapor type, 10000 lumens, I 2'79 will cost 16.00 each per month, while the Novolox ty2p, 2500 lumens, cost $3.76 each 1 !I per month. It was suggested that one of each type be installed for inspection and that I final approval of type to be used be deferred until such time. WATER - Wells Councilman Krumm verbally presented a proposal by W. J. Tench to sell to the, 6City certain water wells located in the Mentone district, now in jeopardy by foreclosure. r".: Referred to the Engineer and Water Commissioner for investigation and report to the Mayor, who will call the Council together if the report so justifies. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION Councilman Krumm brought up the matter of having the County do the City assessing and collecting of property taxes as a possible saving in cost. The Mayor suggested that the matter go over for the present year in order that a thorough study of the benefits and objections could be made, and it was so ordered. RECREATION Councilman Bruggemeyer reported on general recreation activities, requesting the Street Department to assist in preparation of a field tendered by the Y. M. C. A. for baseball, etc. , and the expense of a small amount for drinking fountain at Recreation Center #1 and for curtain material at Recreation Center #2. The requests were approved . ,by other Council members and so ordered. Councilman Stutt voiced the recommendation of Mr. Tieck, local Supervisor of''! Recreation for an estimated expenditure of $500.00, for installation of slides, sandboxes, etc. , in Smiley Park, stating that the Park Department had no funds available for such pur- poses. Mayor Fowler and Council members questioned the use of Smiley Park as a recreation park and the expenditure of such sum under the present WPA set-up, and no action was ' taken pending further consideration. MISCELLANEOUS The unsightly appearance of the sidewalk space on Alvarado Street south of Palm Avenue was called to the attention of the Board by Councilman Krumm, and referred to the Street Commissioner. The question of the City rendering medical? ld to needy families was brought up by Treasurer Tripp and referred to Councilman Bruggemeyer and Mr. Tripp for investigation and recommendation to this Board, the City at this time rendering such aids, only upon recommendation of the Associated Charities. d ' The Mayor advised the Council that a public concert by the WPA recreation ' hand was available for this City on the 26th inst. upon the payment by the City for transportation to and from San Bernardino. Council members expressed the opinion that it was too early in the season for outdoor concerts, so the opportunity was passed up for this time. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. ' No further' business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourne to 280 11il April 8, 1936, at 2 o'clock, P. M. 111 J ,i Attest: II Il ii I, ,frer 14 $) C—:7;--ng 1 -4/SS 407-119 4 II City ller .. Mayor of. the City of Redlands, California. I, il III 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II Redlands, California � li April' 8, 1936 2 O'clock, P. M. ,) An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, I� hCalifornia, held at the regular place of meeting. ,! Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and the City 1 II Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. I Absent: Mayor Fowler. I I In the absence of Mayor Fowler, Councilman Maccubbin was chosen to ( preside, upon motion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Stutt. HIGHWAY #99 I' 11 This being the time for the adjourned and continued hearing on the , assessment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as ;I ,I ' contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, the City Attorney again advised the 11 ' Council that judgment has not been rendered, and that the temporary restraining order is; still in effect. The City Attorney stated to the Council that Attorney Wilson, for them- plaintiffs, had filed briefs in the case and that he was now engaged in preparing answer!!' ' to same, which means further delay in the Court decision. Upon motion of Councilman h I Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the hearing on the said assessment be , ! adjourned and continued to April 15, 1936, at 2 O'clock, P. M. , in these chambers, was H adopted by the following vote: iI Ayes: Councilmen Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and acting Mayor Maccubbin. H Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Fowler. RESOLUTION -- Weeds li — —- A resolution establishing the whole City as a district for the! removal fl of weeds from property in the City, was unanimously adopted and ordered filed, upon li , motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt. i J TRAFFIC SIGNALS, Etc. j I Ii A communication from H. J. Backer, Superintendent of Standard Stations, 'i I Inc. , relative to the installation of automatic traffic signals at Orange Street and IIS , Central Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The question of signals location, , width of driveways, etc. , was considered at some length. A motion by Councilman Krumm L II 11 281 ? that all corners where parking space, require a minimum of 15 feet red curb and where driveway, a minimum of 5 feet red curb from property line_extended, motion seconded by ' Councilman Stutt and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. At the suggestion of acting Mayor Maccubbin, it was determined to (at the close of this session) inspect the properties at Orange and Central as related to the installation of traffic signals. M The City Attorney was directed to submit at the next regular meeting, Cnt a resolution relative to width of driveway, etc. , in the business district for consid- ' eration and action by this Council. fi FIRE EQUIPMENT The City Attorney advised that the legal department of the Bank of America questioned the authority of the City to purchase the new fire equipment under , the proposed plan for financing• by the Bank. After due consideration, upon recommenda- tion and motion of Finance Commissioner Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present, the City Treasurer was authorized ; and directed to transfer from the Redlands City Sewer, 1931, Principal Fund, the sum of $6500.00 to the City Department Fund to be used for payment of said equipment. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, that the resolution adopted by this Council on the 1st day of April, 1936, for the financing of the_payment for the new fire equipment through the Bank of America be rescinded and held for naught, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present. It was suggested that the said Sewer Fund Principal be/ re-imbursed in ' the said sum of $6500.00 IT provisions in the making of the next annual budget for the fire department, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, duly adopted, it was so ordered. 1 RED CROSS Councilman Bruggemeyer brought to the Council 's attention the terrible, ' condition in portions of the Country as a result of cyclones and floods, and recommended. ' and moved that the City appropriate the sum of $50.00 to the local Red Cross to aid in ' raising its apportionment for National relief work. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present, payable from the City Department Fund. HEALTH AND SANITATION fi Councilman Krumm advised the Board of the closing of the auto camp grounds on West Lugonia Avenue at Columbia Street on account of unsanitary conditions,, land recommended a refund of $1.50 oaf the $3.00 business license paid by Mrs. Beulah Campbell as operator of the camp. Mr. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, the City Attorney iand Council members discussed at some length sanitary and labor conditions, etc. Mr. Neyhart expressed the opinion that aliens and transients are_given preference by Citrus employers. Councilman Krumm stated that he employed only those who had been residents 3 years or more. No further action was taken. II , 282 HALL OF JUSTICE Councilman Krumm presented a copy of a receipt-agreement to Patten-Blinn Lumber Company for metal lath temporarily supplied to the City pending receipt of lath L II from W.P.A. , which was ordered filed. D MANDS The following claias against the City were presented, and upon motion duly seconded and adopted, pment was authorized as follows: Beulah Campbell $ 1.50 I` The Seagrave Corporation 6,524.89 State Board of Equalization 24.81 Red Cross, Redlands 50.00 it No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjournedl. E Attest: OF AI CiL erk. Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1' IF il - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - �I Redlands, California April 15 . 1936 F{ 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 Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Stutt, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. i 1 Absent: Mayor Fowler. In the absence of Mayor Fowler reported as being sick, Councilman Maccubbin was chosen Mayor Protein, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council-h Bruggemeyer and duly adopted. HJ&BWA #9 This being the time set for the adjourned and continued h aring on the assessment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenue, et al, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No 773, the City Attorney advised that he had completed and filed answer to the briefs submitted to the Court by Plaintiff Attorney Wilson, whereupon Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that the hearing on the said assessment ibe continued and adjourned to April 20, 1936, at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , in these chambers, motion seconded by Councilman Krumm, and adopted by the following vote: des: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm and Stutt. Noes: None. Absent: Mayor Fowler. The minutes of the last regular and adjourned regular meetings were read and ,ao roved, after a request by Councilman Bruggemeyer that the minutes be c9rrected to show him not voting on the Ig Q ity_.agreement resolution adopted at the 283 last regular meeting was granted and ordered. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented, read and ordered filed: From the Mayor of Pomona extending an invitation to the joint dinner meeting for the Citrus Belt and Los Angeles County Leagues to be held at Pomona on the evening of April 23, 1936; From the American Red Cross, E. M. Cope Chairman of the Local Chapter, 2�J I expressing appreciation for the City' s appropriation of 850.00 to the relief funds; From the _city of Cleveland in request for this City to endorse "The ,'United States Housing Act of 1936" known as the Wagner-Ellenbogen Bill. The Clerk was directed to make request of Congressman Collins for copies of the Bill. A communication signed by a great number of property owners on East Fern Avenue requesting that steps be taken to eliminate the dust caused by_the_niprosement of the Avenue was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with power ' to act. ritEZORLS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Health for the month of March, 1936, and the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. A report of the California Water and Telephone Company for the calendar !,_year 1935, showing franchise tax due this City in the sum of $1229. 50, accompanied by a. ', check for said sum was presented and ordered filed, and the check turned over to the Treasurer to the credit of the City Department. 'EE 1S The following deeds for right of way for portions of East Pioneer Avenue , were presented, accepted and ordered placed of record: n. E & Lydia B . Goldie Chrestus J . & Catherine Collins Tripp _iP'LJQAflDJ The application of the Redlands Oil Company for permission to establish Ia w.god storage yard at the northwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Second Street was presented and action deferred until the next regular meeting, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly adopted. HT AY - SJgns A letter from the Division of Highways, E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer, relative to pedestrian cross-walk signs on the State Highway near the High School was , presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, H econded by Councilman Stutt, that the Engineer make the proper application for such ; signs was duly adopted and so ordered. WATEg - Irvine Suit The City Attorney presented a letter-statement of Attorneys Surr & 284 Hellyer relative to the "Irvine Suit" to which the City is a party, with a bill for $23.34 for the City 's part of legal service to date. The letter was ordered filed and L the bill ordered paid. TRAFFIC SIGNALS The contract between the Citvsnd the Nash Electrical Company for II installation of traffic signals at Orange Street and Central Avenue per bids and award of April 1, 1936, was presented, ratified and ordered filed. CITY DIRECTORY The Clerk advised the Council that a new City directory was in the process of making and suggested an order be placed for four, one each for the ,Clerk, r Treasurer, Police and Water Departments, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded ',I jl by Councilman Bruggemeyer, duly adopted, it was so ordered, the cost being $8.50 each. II FERN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT Engineer Hinckley brought up the matter of resurfacing the street !I shoulders on Fern Avenue from Citrus Avenue to Center Street, Ways and means were considered at some length. Upon suggestion of Councilman Bruggemeyer, the Engineer .wasjl authorized and directed to send notices to the property owners for a meeting to consider and determine their wishes in the matter, and to report same to this Board for further '' consideration and action. DRIVEWAYS - Businus District. The question of width of driveways in the business district and the retroactive features of same was considered at some length by the Attorney and Council members and action deferred until the next regular meeting. 11 MISC ELLAN F,OU$S The questions of fast driving on Highway 99; one-fourth cent gas tax! money; Mill Creek Water assessments; difference in hours of W.P.A. workers at 6 hour ' days and City employees on the same projects at 8 hour days were considered and discussed with no action deemed necessary. '{ I Bills and salaries Were ordered paid as audited by the Finance i{ P Commissioner. I No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2 O 'clock, P. M. , April 20, 1936. Attest: / a" 61- � , City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. II1;I �I �I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - t Redlands, California April 20, 1936 Two O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to statute and adjournment on April 15, 1936, the City Council of ' the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. the CityClerk Treasurer and Attorney. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, &rumm,Clerk, and Mayor Fowler, • Absent: Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. �ZGHW 499 This being the time set for the adjourned and continued hearing on the assess- ment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplated I' by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, the City Attorney_again advised the Council that judg- ment has not been rendered, and that the temporary restraining order is still in effect, , ' whereupon, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that the hearing on the said assessment be Contin- ' ', tied and adjourned to April 29 , 1936, at 2 o'clock, P. M. , in these chambers, motion seconded by Councilman Krumm, and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Bruggemeyer, Krumm, Stutt and Mayor Fowler. Noes: None. PROSELLIS The City Clerk presented the verbal request of Mrs. Mullen of the Community, ''Music Association for use of the bowl and prosellis on Saturday afternoon of April 25, May 2 and 9_, 1936, from 4 to 5 o 'clock. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Stutt, unanimously adopted, the request was granted. MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANVASS This being the time fixed by statue for canvassing the returns of the Muni- ' cipal Election held on April 1411 , 1936, the Council proceeded to tally the votes of fourteen (14) absent voters and to canvass the returns, after which, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULflOF RLF�TT�OIV WHEREAS, a general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of !Redlands, on Tuesday, the 14th day of April, 1936, 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 regulating 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 20th day of April, 1936, 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 voted for, and other matters required by law, to be as hereinafter stated, now therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, determined and declared as follows: That said regular municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Red- ! lands, on Tuesday, the 14th day of April, 1936, in time, form and manner as required by law. There there were 20 voting precincts established in said City for the purpose of , holding said election, numbered A to T inclusive, a consolidation of the regular election precincts 1 to 37, established for holding state and county elections. (4,130. 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Eq H CV In � In CV a) dl IO 0 o N dt In to H H d4 0 o !i' 0 CV In 0 d• to t- to t[Oo H h H H H H N ,' ! 11 - R, o ® f7 a) H 1 P4 a 4, ..c PG a)roi ."-t a+ CA r 0 W. �j N . W r-I,y o ir] W +a a) pa R1 RI w H GL F+ co -. IY. W A A •rl W -P to +1 a (1 4z ,"-0 cd ri PC Pi „I a H W y 0 0 a) Fa o N a W o a) Fa H W f�-1 Ccd O '11 " a � w w k 03 raMI w ch w E s~ � 'II 0 o w .0 a 18 W w aoi F� w aa) `M ° EAU Fp-i h +2 Q i GW E p m g C1 W .0 o .r-1 H 1 of • .c • m o .y • o o m • •rl O 1 287 RESOLVED, therefore, that at said general municipal election held in the Il City of Redlands, April 14th, 1936, the following_persons were elected to the following j' offices, respectively: Maurice Clapp was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 20th, 1936, and until his successor is elected and qualified; E. Herbert Spoor was elected a member of the City Council for the full term Qof four years from and after Monday, April 20th, 1936, 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 20th, 1936, and until his successor is elected and qualified; C. J. Tripp was elected City Treasurer (Tax & License Collector) for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 20th, 1936, and until his successor L ,, is elected and qualified. Mayor Fowler then thanked the members of the Board for their co-operation during the past two years, and summarized to some extent the activities of the Council , the past three years or so, showing that some $75,000 has been expended by the City in co-operation with W.P.A. projects, and during the same period had effected a general reduction in local taxes. The retiring_Councilmen, Krumm and Stutt, expressed their pleasure in being : parties to the general program of the Council the past four years and of serving under FMayor Fowler and with other members, and assured the incoming members of their best wishes in all things for the welfare of the City. Councilman Bruggemeyer expressed to ' the retiring members his and other holdover members sincere appreciation of the services „rendered by the two retiring members. After general greetings and pleasantries, Mayor ''Fowler declared the meeting adjourned. The new Councilmen-elect, Clapp and Spoor, 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 (land asked for nominations for Mayor (President of the Board) . Councilman Maccubbin ,placed Councilman Fowler in nomination, Councilman Fowler placed Councilman Spoor in nomination and Councilman Spoor placed Councilman Bruggemeyer in nomination. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, a secret ballot was ordered, a canvass of which resulted as follows: Fowler one vote SS , 00r one vote Bruggemeyer three votes „Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the election of Councilman Bruggemeyer as Mayor was made unanimous. Councilman Bruggemeyer was then escorted to the Mayor's chair, and in a few well chosen remarks accepted the honor, 'besought the co-operation of Council members and pledged his best efforts to a fair and just administration of all matters coming before him as Mayor. 288 SAURUS & WAGES Councilman Spoor suggested and moved that the Mayor apDoint a Committee of ', two for consideration of the salary and wage scale of City employees .ami to report their findings and recommendations to this Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp. Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin questioned the advisability of such a move at this time,'I suggesting that any change in salaries and wages should be considered in the making of 11 the next budget. Councilman Clapp expressed the opinion that it would require some time) „ to make such a survey and report. The question being called, the motion was adopted by I. ' the unanimous vote of the Board. Mayor Bruggemeyer named Councilmen Fowler and Spoor to. the Committee. SCHOOL WEEK - F' Councilman Fowler announced April 294 1936, as the meeting at which High School students wished to sit Lith the Council in the Annual School Week program, and ifl was so ordered. ni 1 FINANCE COMMISSIONER Councilman Spoor was appointed temporary Chairman of the Finance Committeelll to serve until the naming of permanent Commissioners at the next regular meeting on ' May 6, 1936. l No further business demanding attention, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the meeting adjourned to 2 o 'clock, P. M. , April 29, 1936., Attest: ;7091" .4( 1, • erk. glItyor of the Cit Redl. : s, C h ifornia. !! II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 11 Redlands, California April 29, 1936 Two O 'clock, P. M. 11 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Fowler, Clapp, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. I!I The Mayor explained the presence of the boys and girls, students of the local schools, as a part of the local "School Week" program, and turned the gavel over Ili to Don Farquhar as student Mayor who announced student Councilmen, Clerk, Treasurer, ' Attorney, Engineer and Street Commissioner, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Police Jud etc. r Y, Judge, The minutes of the last meet 'nwere read and approved. HIS.,�iA`L�q� This being the time set for the. adiourned and continued hearing on they; I,I 289 assessment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, et al, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, the City Attorney advised that the temporary restraining order had been made permanent and recommended that this hearing be continued and adjourned until the next regular meeting_ of this Board, pending the entity of the Court 's judgment and a study of its findings, and it was so ordered by the Mayor with unanimous consent of the Council members. M The Mayor announced that the Board was ready to hear from anyone having , L'J cM, matters to present. Nothing being offered, he called upon the Clerk who presented the official bond of the City Treasurer, and renewals of the bonds of the Assistant Treasurer , and the City Clerk with annual premiums of $125 .00, 'Zia) and $5 .00 respectively. Uponl motion duly seconded and adopted, the bonds were accepted and ordered filed. The Clerk , presented the following demands, which were ordered paid: Bank of America $ 3.00 Treasurer-Safety Deposit Box rental Dexter & Sawa./. 150.00 Treasurer & Assistant bonds Dike & Company 5.00 Clerk's bond RESOLUTION (Death--Mrs. Stutt) The Mayor announced the death of Mrs. Stutt, wife of ex-Councilman W. Frank Stutt, 'since the last regular meeting of this Board. Upon motion of Councilman , Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redlands, in adjourned regular meet- ing assembled does hereby extend to Mr. W. Frank Stutt it 's heartfelt sympathy in this hour of sorrow, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Council, and that the City Clerk transmit a copy of same to Mr. Stutt . _APPLIC,ATIONS The Clerk presented a number of applications for positions and employment with the City which were tabled, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, duly seconded and adopted. COMMUNICATIQK Several communications were presented by the Clerk and ordered tabled for consideration at the next regular meeting . FINANCES The Treasurer advised the Council of funds in the Cemetery Endowment Fund_ available for investment, and stated that municipal bonds available at this time could be ;had on a basis of approximately 2% net interest. Referred to Councilmen Fowler and Spoor for conference with the ,Treasurer and with power to act . _DRIVEWAYS - Business District Councilman Fowler brought up the matter of driveways, etc . in the business district, seeking information as to the retroactive feature of the proposed regulations. The City Attorney having heretofore been directed to draft a resolution setting forth specific regulations, the Clerk was directed to advise him that this Board desires only general regulations in the resolution. Further action was deferred until the next • regular meeting. 290 Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, duly seconded and adopted,, the meeting I ' adjourned to 3:30 P. M. , for an executive conference with the City Attorney and A. B. Monroe, adviser, relative to Highway #99 suit. The student body officials retired at this time with expressions of appre-!I ciation for the opportunity to sit in on City Government affairs. it Matters pertaining to the Highway #99 suit and judgment were then considered r i at some length by the Attorney, Mr. Monroe and Council members, and was referred to then City Attorney, the Mayor and A. B. Monroe with power to act and report their findings II and recommendations to this Board. 3:30 O'clock, P. M. TRAFFIC SIGNALS Mr. Nash of the Nash Electrical Company, this City, holding a contract foc' the installation of traffic signals on the corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue addressed the Board relative to a change in the type of post, as provided for in his bid. The Engineer stated that he recommended the proposed change at a cost of not to exceed i $125.00 increase over the contract price, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded'' �' by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, it was so ordered. REPORT A report of activities under W. P. A. recreation program #3425, by ' Wm A. Tieck, Supervisor, was presented by the Mayor and ordered filed. COMMUNICATION A communication from Corona, California, advising of her 50th Anniversary I! ` (pageant) celebration on the evening of May 1, 1936, was presented and ordered filed, I several members expressing their intention to attend. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE 1 Mayor Bruggemeyer advised Board members of the Citrus Belt League meeting.ii11 . to be held in this City on the evening of May 22, 1936. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor", seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the Mayor and Councilman Fowler were delegated as a committee on pro ram and entertainment. SALARY & WAGES The question of salary and wages of City employees was next considered at some length resulting in a motion by Councilman Maccubbin that the schedule prepared ands submitted by Councilman Spoor effective May 1, 1936, and continuing at the pleasure of I`I ' the Board, be approved. Motion seconded byCouncilman Clapp. Fowler, Councilman heretofore appointed on a committee with Councilman Spoor for consideration and recom- mendation relative to salaries and wages sought a delay in action, stating he had been IA sick and unable to give proper consideration to the matter. Mr. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, both praised and censured Council members and expressed his appreciation of the incfease in wages to laborers. Councilman Fowler moved to table the matter until the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. Roll call resulted as follows; Ayes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin. Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. 291 IThe Mayor called the motion to table, lost, and called the previous question on adoption. II of the Spoor schedule, which roll call resulted as follows: j Ayes: Councilmen Maccubbin, Clapp, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None. . Not voting: Councilman Fowler. No further business demanding attention., on motion the meeting adjourned.. +-i Attest: 01 )11 / ' � /I/ 4221. City ' erk. M'tr of the City of Rends, Ca for ia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California May 6 , 1936 Two Otclock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilman Maccubbin, Fowler, Clapp, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, , together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 29, 1936, were read and approved, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the salary and wage schedule submitted by Councilman Spoor and approved by the Council at the adjourned regular meeting of April 29, 1936, be entered in the records, IIY!,was unanimous) adopted, and follows herewith: P NAME PRESENT NEW RATE NOT YET SALARY & WAGE PER MONTH CONSIDERED Cooper, L. H. $ 160.00 $ $ 160.00 Erbeck, Mayme 130.00 137,. 50 Graham, S. U. 130.00 137.50 Pettibone, Sadie M. 130.00 137. 50 Meserve, F. .P. 75.00 75 .00 Morrison, W. H. 175.00 175 .00 Peterson, A. 0. 150-.00 150.00 Robinson, E. L. 140.00 145.00 Delaney, James j . 125.00 130.00 Hook, Willis 130.00 137.50 King, Geo. R. 130.00 137.50 Owen, Roy E. 130.00 137.50 Parr, A. S. 100.00 110.00 Patterson, W. E. 125 .00 130.00 ' Seltzer, A. J . 130.00 137. 50 Spaulding, James 130.00 137.50 Thomas, Hildreth 130.00 137.50 Trowbridge, Perrin G. 175 .00 175.00 Anderson, Stell 140.00 145.00 II . ' . Thomas E. R. 140.00 145 .00 Avey, koward, 130.00 137. 50 Hammontree, W. 130.00 137. 50 Holt, Harold 130.00 137.50 Poe, Hurley 130.00 137. 50 Rundberg, Carl 125.00 130.00 il, Smith, John 130.00 137.50 ' White, Virgil 130.00 137. 50 [' ' Scott, James C. 100.00 110.00 Harford, Cecil 130.00 137. 50 Kanady, S. E. 14.0.00 140.00 292 Stoddard Thelma 85.00 95.00 Sprich, Lois 95.00 110.00 Middleton, Jack 80.00 90.00 II Hartman, W. A. 160.00 160.00 Hartzell, W. J. 100.00 100.00 Hinckley, Geo. S. 300.00 300.00 Phelps, W. E. 75.00 75.00 Ferguson, W. T. 140.00 140.00 Yount, J . L. 150.00 150.00 Barner, R. M. 88.00 98.00 Barner, W. T. 88.00 98.00 Bonner, H.T. 79.20 90.00 Burk, P. W. 118.80 125.00 Clinton, W. H. 96. 80 105.00 Craver, C. A. 83.60 92.00 DeVries, H. 79.20 90.00 Elkins, L. C. 79. 20 90.00 Fortson, F. 79.20 90.00 Geddes, H. 79.20 90.00 Gilpatrick, Ben 79.20 90.00 Gray, J. n. 96 . 80 105.00 Griffith, A. H. 79. 20 90.00 Guzman, Carl 79.20 90.00 Howard, W. a. 79.20 90.00 Irelan, A. 88.00 98.00 Jones, C. H. 118.80 125.00 I. Jubera, Andy_ 79.20 90.00 II Karstenson, John 79.20 90.00 Killingsworth, W. E. 79.20 98.00 Kingsley W. E. 79.20 90.00 Kubias, John S. 79.20 90.00 Lewis, W. A. 79.20 90.00 Mays, D. G. 79.20 90.00 Miles, C. L. 96. 80 102.00 Moore, E. L. 110.00 118.00 Neely, T. A. 83.60 92.00 II Nelson, R. C. 96 .80 102.00 Patterson, H. 96.80 102.00 Pendergraft, W. F. 96.80 105.00 Rich, A. A. 88.00 102.00 {' Robison, Joe 79.20 90.00 Rose, E. A. 79.20 90.00 II Sanders, R. H. 79.20 90.00 Shue, J. C. 79.20 90.00 Schutt M. G. 132.00 145 .00 Tate, H. L. 96.80 102.00 Tracy, A. E. 88.00 118.00 Westerbrook, H. A. 132.00 145.00 Wearne, Marjorie 90.00 95.00 Benefiel, C. W. 79.20 90.00 Woodstra, John 70.00 90.00 II Benefiel, Walter 79.20 90.00 2 Bruce, W. F. 79.20 90.00 Bush, Peter 96 .809 8.00 Rose, Elbert 79. 20 90.00 Spoalstra, W. 88.00 98.00 Foster, A. J. 79.20 90.00 Loper, D. J. 79.20 90.00 Loyd, T. J . 79.20 90.00 Pratt, F. C. 79.20 90.00 _ Tebbutt, H. W. 79.20 90.00 Vander Molen, N. 79.20 90.00 Walters, John E. 97.90 102.00 Ward, Geo. 88.00 98.00 (All above salaries, except department heads and inside force are based on a five day week) ORAL PETITIONS A. C. Blodgett, 904 N. Sixth Street, urged stop signs on the street north !i Leonard of Colton Avenue, and eonard Leest complained of autos speeding on West Citrus Avenue at its junction with Brookside Avenue. Referred to Police Commissioner for investigation I and report. f W. F. Bangle, 1208 Texas Street, expressed the complaint of himself and neighbors as to the dust annoyance occasioned by street improvement work and requested that it be kept wet down. Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. 293 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Upon suggestion of Councilman Spoor, the Clerk presented the following list of Committee assignments and recommendations made by the Mayor: Councilman Will L. Fowler- Police, Health and Ordinances Councilman Chas A. Maccubbin- Fire, Buildings and Charity Councilman E.. Herbert Spoor- Streets, Parks and Finances Councilman Maurice Clapp- Water and Cemetery Mayor Bruggemeyer- Unemployment Relief, Purchasing Agent Cn Following an existing rule, all requisitions for purchases should pass in through the hands of Miss Lois Sprich in the City Engineer's office. The City Attorney, City Judge, the Building Inspector and the Electrician are not under any Department, and their position must be considered by us in Executive session. Councilman Maccubbin on the Planning Commission. All Commissioners will please look into their several departments and the Council will approve the Department heads and the several personnel upon making their report. N.B. Would it be worth while to publish monthly the names of firms and the amount paid them for materials purchased as the County Supervisors now do? Think it over, for I would like to see it published. Details on file in City Clerk's Office. A question as to Councilman Maccubbin serving on the Planning Commiss- ' ion, vice the Mayor, was raised and left for future determination. Committee assignments were unanimously approved. The recommendation of the Mayor that publication be made monthly of payments for materials and supplies was approved by a majority vote of the Board. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From W. Frank Stutt in appreciation of expressions of sympathy of this LCouncil at the passing of his wife; From Faulkner, Oakes & Faulkner, Los Angeles, relative to the annual audit. An unsigned communication addressed to the Mayor was consigned to the waste basket. A communication from Rev. H. C. Ide, Chairman of the County Welfare ;Committee, requesting quarters for the local branch in the City Hall, was presented and referred to Councilman Maccubbin. q Communications from the Division of Highways, San Bernardino, California, advising the City of the granting of permission for the erection and maintenance of auto- matic stop and go signals at Orange Street and Central Avenue, and an estimated amount of $10,735.00 of 4¢ gas tax for Major Streets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. APPLICATION 0I The following applications for positions and/or employment with the :City were presented and ordered filed: Mrs. Mary A. Lightfoot, 901 E. Central Avenue and Mrs. Ida M. Hubbard, 416 W. Fern Avenue, for position at the plunge; Cecil Owen, 610 East Stuart Avenue, for position of custodian at the new Hall of Justice; 294 Albert E. Jones, 909 Ohio Street, for stenographic or clerical position;` Mort. Smallwood, 510 West Colton Avenue, for position on the Police force; ' Fred E. Winn, 1257 Alta Street, for position of City Judge. i1 1y The application of Foster & Kleiser Company, Long Beach, for permission ,1 oto erect a bill board on Southern Pacific ] and approximately 478 feet east of Texas 11 ; Street and on the north side of Central Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. After : due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unan- imously adopted, the application was denied. The application of H. E. Sylvester for permission to erect a gospel ten at the Northwest corner of Buena Vista Street and Glenwood Drive was presented. The l application was signed by a number of residents of the district, and upon suggestion of '' Councilman Spoor, was referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. PETITIONS Petition No. 4145, Clarence W. Hardy, et al, for the improvement of H Fern Avenue from Citrus Avenue to Center Street under W. P. A. program was presented ,land ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, i' unanimously adopted; the Engineer and Street Commissioner were authorized and directed Gto take the necessary steps to carry out the request of the petitioners, and report j their findings and recommendations to this Board. REPORTS _ _ Reports of the Clerk, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for 1 + the month of April , 1936, were presented and ordered filed. , A report by Wm A. Tieck, Superintendent of the Redlands Community RecreaL ' tion W. P. A. project, for theperiod of April 16, to 30, 1936, waspresented and I ordered filed. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION 1 The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held May 4, 1936,, at 7:30 P. M. , was presented and ordered filed: Minutes of Redlands Planning Commission for May 4, 1936, 7:30 P. M. at City Hall. it In absence of Secretary Hartzell, I Ford was appointed Secretary pro tem. Present: Chairman Moore; Messrs. Collins, Williamson, Ford, Rigby, and newly appointed Mr. Maccubbin, who was heartily welcomed by the other members of the Board. 11 The petition of A. R. Schultz, Jr. for removal of Eucalyptus tree on north side of West Fern Avenue was recommended to be granted. G The petition of Otto Wielenga, for removal of Pepper tree '' e in front of 1254 Orange Street was recommended granted, provided another Pepper tree be planted under the direction of the Street !' Superintendent. The petition of Ada L. Stillman, et al, for closing of South fAvenue, east and west of its intersection with Garden Street, p was denied, on the grounds that such right of way might possibly be desired by the city at some future time.11 {'I I 1 I 11 295 Mr. 'iaccubbin presented the matter of the proposed widening and extension of Second Street from Citrus Avenue north to a connection with First Street, and of West Citrus Avenue, extending northwester- ly from the west end of Citrus Avenue to a connection with the new Central Avenue Highway . On motion, duly seconded and carried, the above widenings and extensions were recommended, and a committee, Ford, Collins and Collett, were asked to have data for above prepared for submitting to the City Council May 20, 1936 . I. Ford brought up the matter of more colorful planting cci on the streets and public property in Redlands, stating that San Bernardino is preparing to plant 10,000 trees on the streets and parks there in the coming years, largely obtaining the plants and trees from the W. P.A. project on county property at the County Hospital grounds. Two tracts hear the Redlands Country Club, on the north side of Mariposa Drive, immediately west of Garden Street, one belonging to Mr. L. B. Boyd, and the other to the Redlands Heights Water Company, are offered to the City, if it will plant and care for these properties. The north side of Redlands has the beautiful Sylvan Park, with its many acres of lawn, its swimming pool, picnic grounds, etc. , all highly desirable and worthwhile. The Smiley Park around the City Hall, Library and Bowl is well kept up and with the Sylvan Park, are both assets of the highest value to the whole community. While the South side is practically a great orange grove, with tree lined streets, it lacks colorful street planting, and small colorful parks . Franklin Avenue Park, near the south end of Cajon Street is a beginning in this direction, but needs some additional plants to fill out vacant spaces. Outside of this small park, Redlands Heights has no other public parks, and it would seem only fair to this large section that it have some additional colorful public areas planted, which can be done at small expense. This is all the more desirable since the former semi-public parks - Prospect Park and Canyon Crest Park, are closed to the public. The Board by motion duly seconded and carried, favored the above projects, and authorized the above committee to obtain full details and estimates for Submission to the Council at the May 20th meeting . Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, duly seconded and adopted, the jlrecommendation of the Commission relative to petitions of A. R. Schultz, Jr. , and Otto I Wielenga, for removal of trees, and of Ada L. Stillman, et al, for the closing of a ,portion of South Avenue, were approved. HIGHWAY '#99 The City Attorney and Council members discussed the question of appeal !end other matters pertaining to Highway #99 case, and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbir, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, further consideration was deferred !'until May 11, 1936, at 1 o 'clock, P. M. pending the recording of the Court judgment in ' the case. RESOLUTION (Death of Kirke H. Field) Announcement by the Mayor of the death of Kirke H. Field, member of the Library Board of Trustees was made and the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, An allwise Providence has taken from us Mr. Kirke H. Field; and II WHEREAS, Mr. Field has been vitally connected with the civic, business, social and cultural !i life of our City for many years; and 11 I WHEREAS, The City of Redlands has lost a most valuable member, and for many years President, of the Board of Trustees of the Smiley Library, ,296 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; That the City Council hereby express its deepest sympathy to the members of the family in their bereavement; that said Resolution be spread upon the records of �I this Council. DRIVEWAYS - Business District Action relating to driveways in the business district was indefinitely postponed, upon suggestion of the Mayor. VACATIONS - Overtime The question of vacations, overtime, etc. , was considered at some length by Council members. Councilman Sp6or recommended that holiday benefits apply to all regular City employees; that all employees of the City for one year or more have vacation (date subject to pleasure of Commissioner) of one work week with pay; that it one and a half regular time be allowed for overtime work, with one hour added when li "called out" for work; that all overtime pay be in time deducted from regular work week, and not in cash; that hiring and firing remain in the hands of the Commissioner and it Superintendent and in case of disagreement referred to the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the above recommendations were unanimously , approved and so ordered. MISCELLANEOUS The verbal request of Rex Cranmer of the High School, for permission to string a banner across State Street, between Orange and Fifth, advertising High School ; play, was granted, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, with 11 Councilman Fowler voting "No" . The request to whitewash a strip of sidewalk was denied. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned' I; to May 11, 1936, at 1 o 'clock, P. M. I Attest: I i, i 11 % ,f/ ISI City erk. M. .r of the City o /?'dlands,j lifornia. ISI 31 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 3' i I i'. 31 Redlands, California 1 May 11. 1936 1 o 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, 1ICalifornia, held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Maccubbin, Fowler, Clapp and Mayor Bruggemeyer, itogether with the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Attorney Hartzell. i I li 297 The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ' Ili HIGHWAY #99 The Clerk presented a letter from Attorney Hartzell enclosing a letter from District Engineer Sullivan and copies of proposed Resolution and agreement relative to advancements and expenditures of it gas tax on State Highways in the City. Upon suggestion of the Mayor, action was deferred until the next regular meeting . Upon motion ,-1 c>J of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, all matters' pertaining to Highway #99 were adjourned and continued to the next meeting, May 20, 1936, 1. at 2 o 'clock, P. M. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented a communication from Congressman Sam Collins enclosing a copy of the Wagner Bill No. S.4424 "United States Housing Authority Act of 1936", which was ordered filed. ' RE_P_ORTS Councilman Fowler reported the granting of a permit for a gospel tent meeting for one month, at the northwest corner of Buena Vista Street and Glenwood Drive: jl Councilman Fowler reported that renewal of the pedestrian lane on West Citrus and Brookside would tend to lessen traffic dangers there, and stated that sui ! traffic and pedestrian lanes and lines would be renewed as rapidly as possible. He stated that he had no recom.aendation to make at this time relative to Mr. Blodgett 's P request for stop signs on Sixth Street north of Colton Avenue. Councilman Clapp suggest- ed that traffic lanes on Brookside at Center Street would be of benefit. CEMETERY Upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp, the Superintendent of the 1. Cemetery was authorized to hire the necessary extra help to make the annual clean-up of ; the Cemetery grounds. PLUNGE Councilman Maccubbin sought information as to what department the plunge ))11 ', was under and the Mayor advised that it was and- _ t- _ . • ' l .n of the Park Commissinrier. SALARY & WAGES Treasurer Tripp called the Board's attention to an apparent discrepancy in the increase of salary for Miss Stoddard, as compared with Miss Sprich, and Council man Maccubbin called attention to several apparent discrepancies. Finance Commissioner ) Spoor being absent, the Mayor recommended that further consideration be deferred to the ri , next regular meeting, and it was so ordered. BUSINESS LICENSES Business license rates, etc . , were considered at some length. A fee of ; $25.00 a year, payable semi-annually, was authorized for packing houses; and minor changes in the house to house sales and transient peddler rates were authorized, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the License Collector was authorized. I and directed to prepare and submit to this Board for consideration at the next regular II imeeting, a proposed business license ordinance. II 298 P i MISCELLANEOUS I The Mayor suggested that consideration be given to the question of an;I1� I additional traffic officer to be included in the next year's budget . bo further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting p d adjourned. ' iI Attest: .. i i7 a `t' ands. Alc('-Air7:11-k. 0 . .r of the City of Glands, alifornia. I 1 II I i+ - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I, ,I I Redlands, California May 16. 1936 II 7 o'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands? California, ) ' regularly called by the kayor and held at the regular place of meeting, each CouncilmanI having been properly notified except Councilman Fov;ler, who could not be contacted. �! Present; Councilmen Clapp and Spoor, Mayor Bruggemeyer and the City ' I Clerk. i� II ii Absent: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated that the purpose of 11 , the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to the dismissal of a number of employee on the W. P. A. Water Department project #19, and other matters that may come before they Board. I ' H Councilman Spoor presented and moved the adoption of the following 1I ' Resolution: hl 11 WHEREAS, The Works i'rogress Administration has caused to be dismissed from projects in and about Redlands, about seventy-four (74) men, on the theory that labor needed II for cherry picking in Cherry Valley and Yucaipa Valley will absorb these men, and I. WHEREAS, Investigation reveals: d, 1. That there is not sufficient demand for labor Ij in the aforementioned area to absorb any appreciable number of these men; h 2. That regular itinerant ranch hands are camped I' in and about the cherry areas expecting to supply any needed labor demand; 1 11 3. That the State Employment Office has informed 1 IIthese discharged men that there are no jobs avail- l able through that office for them and that it is needless for them to register for employment; 4. That the men discharged were so treated With,- --- ith-- out any regard for the size of their families, the degree of their distress, and without notice; d . I 299 I, 5. That the City of Redlands has appropriated and paid out monies on W.P.A. projects which will be II Ili' disrupted and suffer by the untimely removal of these men; 6 . That the residents along certain W.P.A. street projects such as Fern Avenue alid Texas Street, in the City of Redlands, are suffering from dust and other inconveniences because of the delay in the I! completion of these projects due to an interruption • of work, caused by an irregular supply of W. P. A. ,- labor; CO In ' 7. That available odd-job and short-job labor CZ IIwill be appreciably increased in the Redlands dis= trict within two or three weeks due to the fact ' that the High School and University of Redlands Li terms will culminate at that time and many boys will be seeking employment for the summer months; 8. That there are not jobs or other means of relief available for these discharged men and that I their families are in immediate danger of suffering ,i as a result of their discharge; 1; 9. That the men were not discharged because of any � I physical disability or infirmity, or because of failure to perform properly their duties, but on ,! a the contrary were presumed to be among the most ii capable workers on the various projects, and WHEREAS, a majority of the members of the Redlands City Council, spent two hours in conference with Robert J. Stevens of the ; • W. P. A. Placement Department at San Bernardino on May 16th, H 1936, regarding this matter, i' BE. IT, THEREFORE, J RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Redlands, County of San • Bernardino, State of California, in special meeting assembled thisl6th day of- May, 1936, for the sole purpose of considering I this employment matter, does hereby request that Works Progress Administrator Ralph P. Smith, 1128 "E" Street, San Bernardino, California, reinstate these discharged men for the reasons set forth herein, and that the Council of the City of Redlands does hereby pledge its support to the Works Progress Administration in the latters ' effort to make available a supply of farm labor for bona fide demands but not for the purpose of securing labor at less IIS than a living wage by proferring a supply of labor in excess IIof the reasonable demand, and that a far more efficient and fairer method of handling reductions on W.P.A. rolls in the ii future, would be for W.P.A. officials in authority to consult with the Redlands City Council and ascertain what projects ' can spare men with the least loss in efficiency and which individual workers can be laid off with the least resultant distress; be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor appoint a committee from the Redlands City I' Council for the purpose of delivering this resolution to Director Ralph P. Smith at the earliest possible moment and d securing Mr. Smith' s reaction thereto, and that j'. �; II In the event Mr. Smith finds it to be beyond his authority to 1, alleviate the situation as requested herein, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to California State W. P. A. Director McLaughlin and to National W. P. A. Director Harry L. Hopkins, and that the committee so appointed be instructed to pursue this matter to a hasty conclusion, and that A copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Redlands City Council. 1 The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the three Council members present. The Mayor named Councilmen Clan and Maccubbin as ' the Committee to deliver the Resolution to Director Ralph P. Smith on Monday, May 18, Soo HIGHWAY #99 The Mayor advised Council members of a conference he attended this ;i 111 A. M. with the City Attorney and another Attorney from Los Angeles relating to the �I Central Avenue opening and widening case in Judge Warmer's Court. Upon recommendation 'I of the Mayor and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly 'adopted by the unanimous vote of the three members present, the Laysr was direc_tgd_to ,employ the law firm of Hill, Mor an & Bledsoe, Los Angeles, to prepare and argue. a motion before Judge Warmer in the County Superior Court for a new trial of the restraining order relating to the Central Avenue opening and widening proceedings under Ordinance of Intent, 'tion No. 773, and the Clerk was directed to so advise said firm. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting ,' adjourned. Attest: • laf Cit . /Mar•r of the City of ''av ands, ifornia. lei - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 20, 1936 2 O 'clock, P. M. li A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, , held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor ! ' dBruggemeyer, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: hone. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 11, 1936, and the II ; special meeting of May 16, 1936, were read and approved. Councilman Spoor presented the verbal request of some of the W. P. A.1 '; laborers that work hours start at 6 A. M. instead of 8 A. M. Engineer Hinckley stated that from experience he thought it would be a mistake and would tend toward. less ; efficiency. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the matter I was referred to Relief Commissioner Bruggemeyer with power to act. Mayor bruggemeyer advised Council members of the refusal of W. P. A. !! ' Director Smith to comply with the request of the Council made by Resolution on May 16, 1p36, , for restoration to the payroll of the 74 men recently removed from City W. P. A. projects. The reply was ordered entered in full in the minutes of this Council, and is as follows:i' 301 San Bernardino, California II May 20, 1936 II I Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Redlands Redlands, California Gentlemen: This will acknowledge your resolution concerning the dis- missal of seventy-four men from projects operating within the City r-r ii of Redlands, in which you say that your investigation reveals - M 10 i (1) An insufficient demand for labor - .< Reports from our field investigators, submitted to me again today, indicate that there is still a considerable demand for labor to harvest this season's cherries in the Beaumont-Yucaipa district. I, 1 (2) That regular itinerant ranch hands are in the locality ready to care for this labor - I believe that it is an obligation of this administration 11 to find employment for the local residents and not to be greatly H concerned with the itinerant labor. If the City Council wishes to II go on record as favoring itinerant labor rather than the local labor, P I would appreciate such a statement from you. (3) That the State Employment Office had informed discharged men that there are no jobs available. I, Your own statement to me was that ranchers expect to get Htheir labor at the ranch and to date, at least, have not depended on employment services to fill their labor requirements. H (4) That no consideration was given to the size of the families of the men discharged. Our records indicate that careful consideration was given and the following tabulation is given of the seventy-four men: ' No. in Family No. of Cases 1 2 2 15 3 18 4 6 5 16 6 3 II 7 5 8 4 9 2 1 10 1 11 1 74 (5) That the City of Redlands has appropriated and paid out monies on WPA projects which will be disrupted and suffer by the un- timely removal of these men. This program is designed to care for unemployed persons . „ There is not the least danger of projects operating within your city 1 suffering to any great extent by the reduction of forces required for crop harvest. You may be assured that all operating projects will be completed. (6) That the residents along certain streets are suffering from dust and other inconveniences due to delay. I '' This is regrettable and I assure you that every effort will 1, be made on our part to correct this condition insofar as possible. !j (7) That available odd-job and short-job labor will appre- ' + ciably increase due to the closing of schools. ii This is a natural trend of summer employment. We do not expect to dismiss WPA workers for odd or short-jobs. (8) That there is immediate danger of suffering as a result of the discharge of these men. II , ii 1 ,i I, 1I 302 'f The men released last Thursday have not received their pay , for that period and when those pay checks are delivered, there should ;, IIbe sufficient money to carry thdr needs for the next two weeks. This naturally would indicate that there is no immediate danger of suffering . ', We believe if the same effort were made by these laborers to find outside employment as is exhibited in their effort to remain on WPA, they would I soon be employed by private industry. l (9) That the men were not discharged because of physical 11 disability or informity, but on the contrary were presumed to be among the most capable workers and those physically fit are the ones to first be absorbed in private industry. In releasing men from WPA projects, we have carefully selected the mose physically fit and, at the same time, most capable of performing the duties assigned. We believe that eventually our load will be com- prised only of workers entirely unqualified to be assigned to private industry. j, Again let me assure you that there is no desire on our part i to allow any work project to suffer. Neither is there any intention on our part to allow criticism to be directed to this administration because of the inability of private employers to find sufficient labor to carry on their operations. This move has not been made without considerable study of conditions in the field. Also a considerable 0 study has been given to the continued operation of our projects. hI I am sorry that I am unable to comply with your request as submitted in the resolution but feel sure that your careful study of this reply will indicate our intention to cooperate to the fullest extent with both sponsors and workers as well as private industry. Very truly yours, II Ralph B. Smith, Director i) Works Progress Administration Fifth District of California. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the matter was referred I, to the relief Commissioner (the Mayor) to have, or make a complete survey of the labor 0 si at' on in th- _c.' .a and Ch-rr Valley sections and report his findings to this I B 11 oard. I ila D. F. McEwen requested permission to place a 6tx 18' sign on top of the building at 21 West State Street advertising his furniture store, the Building InspectorI II having declined to issue a permit without Council approval. The matter was considered at some length and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, was referred to Councilman Maccubbin with power to act. The following applications for employment with the City were presented andl ordered filed: Alfred J. Martinez 1136 Ohio St . Custodian-Hall of Justice F. P. Meserve City Hall City Judge B. W. Magner 819 Lawton St. Electrical or other work PETITION H Petition No. 4146, Homer A. Schreiher, et al, for 2 hour parking zone on Central Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets, was presented and referred to the I!i Police Commissioner with power to act, upon. motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by h, Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted. Councilman Spoor urged minor changes in the0 I il parking and loading zones in the business district, which the Police Commissioner said would receive due consideration. 1d REPORTS r, The reports of the Treasurer and Health Department for the month of April, ;; I 300 1936, were presented and ordered filed. Report of Mr. Tieck, Supervisor of W.P.A. Recreation project, from May 1 ii pito 15, 1936, and a request from Mr. Dartford for a ventilating fan for Recreation Center , #1 , were presented and ordered filed. Report by Councilman Fowler of a check of the traffic on 6th Street north of Colton Avenue, was presented and ordered filed, Councilman Fowler stating that he did r cr; not think the traffic justified the installation of stop signs at this time. IrrP Report of State Department of Public Works of April, 1936, showing C apportionment of ;¢ gas tax for Major Streets amounting to $2,479./3, was presented and ' ordered filed. ORDINANCE - Business License rl Ordinance No. 785, Relating to Business Licenses, was introduced by Attorney Hartzell and laid over under the rules. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs advising of the Pacific Coast meeting in Seattle and the International meeting in Toronto, was it presented and ordered filed. A communication from Foster and Kleiser Company, Long Beach Branch manager, requesting permission to discuss with the Council the matter of erection of a billboard on Central Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was authori?ed , and directed to advise them that they may be heard at the next regular meeting, June 3, 11 r 1936 . A communication from D. H. Kleinfelter, relative to picnicing facilities 1! for Lugonia Park was presented and ordered filed. The matter was considered at some length by Council members and action deferred pending a more general expression of the I/ wishes of residents in the district. A communication from Mitchell & Johnson, Attorneys, Los Angeles, addressed to Councilman Spoor, relative to Southern California Edison Company franchise, etc. , was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Spoor was directed to consult with the Attornev,s land report back to this Board. _ PROPOSED PARK , A communication signed by Isaac Ford, et al, proposing a small park near , the Country Club on land owned by the Redlands Heights Water Company and Mr. Boyd, stat l'' Bing that the property had been tendered the City for such purposes, was presented and ', ordered filed. The matter was given due consideration, after which Councilman Spoor moved, ! and Councilman Maccubbin seconded, that the City acceot said land for park purposes if ,r and when proper executed deeds are 'tendered. The motion was unanimously adopted. 1 (Set Back Lines) The Clerk presented a communication and plat from H. S. Abbott, relative to set back building lines on San Gorgonio Drive near it ' s junction with Buena Vista y. Street. Upon suggestion of the Mayor it was referred to the Planning Commission for i, 1rinvestigation and recommendation. fel 304 PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY TRACKS The City Attorney advised the Council of a hearing to be held at the Court House in San Bernardino on May 28, 1936, on the application of the Pacific Electric Railway Company, before the Railroad Commission, for permission to make certain changes in operation in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, probably the discontin- uance of Street Car_passenger service in this City. Upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, it was determined to hold a public meeting in the Lyon wing of the Smiley Library, at 7:00 P. M. , May 26 , 1936. The Clerk was directed to give written notice to the Chamber of Commerce, Business Men's Association, Realty Board of Redlands, Planning Commission and Contemporary Club and request their participation. MEMORIAL DA Memorial Day exercises was announced to be held at the bowl, and the Park Commissioner was authorized to purchase two dozen chairs for use at the bowl, and Councilman Maccubbin was authorized to ex.end a sum not to exceed "•2 .00 for aro:rams and expenses incident to the day. STREETS The Engineer submitted a list of streets of major importance proposed for improvement from the a4 gas tax during the next fiscal year (88th State) , which, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, was approved by the ;, unanimous vote of the Board and ordered placed on file. Councilman Spoor advised the Board of the desires of property owners to deed to the City land for Brockton Avenue extension, west of Texas Street. Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, Councilman Spoor was authorized to confer with the property owners and advise them that the City would accent deeds for a minimum of 40 feet width for street purposes. Complaints of certain residents of dust and dirt caused by the plowing of lots in the annual clean-up of fire hazards was voiced by Councilman Spoor and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, was referred to the Street Commissioner with power to act. LEAGUE MEETING The Mayor announced a meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held at the Garden Cafe, this City, on the evening of May 22, 1936, and that about 80 reservations had been made by other Cities. A large attendance was assured from this City. MILL CREEK Councilman Clapp presented a verbal request of K. N. Bright represen- tative for rental or lease of a parcel of land belonging to Mill Creek Water Owners for . dance hall resort. The matter was considered at some length, after which Councilman II Fowler moved that it be the sense of this Council that no lease or rental of such property in which the City has an interest, be made. Motion seconded by Councilman 305 Maccubbin, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board, and the Clerk was directed to so notify the Secretary of the Mill Creek Water Owners. LIBRARY Mayor Bruggemeyer recommended the appointment of Joseph K. Choate to the ! Board of Library Trustees for the term ending December 31, 1937, vice Kirke H. Field, I deceased. The recommendation of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the II M iI Board. re, I PARK - PLUNGE Councilman Spoor announced June 6, 1936, as opening day for the iun'icipall plunge; that the concession would be in the hands of Mrs. Sophia Dawson, who operated I same last year. He suggested a slight change in rates for users of the plunge, and was ', directed to submit his recommendations to this Board for action. Councilman Spoor presented a request from Mr. Jackson of Colton, for use ' of the park on Sunday, August 16, 1936, for the annual Missouri picnic. Mr. Jackson 1 � I also requested the priviledge to sell ice cream, etc. , that day. The request for use ' II of the park was granted and for permission to sell refreshments was denied. DRIVEWAYS The matter of driveways, etc . at Orange Street and Central Avenue was again considered and referred to the Engineer, Street Commissioner and Mayor with power l to act. HIGHWAY #99 1i Attorney Hartzell stated that necessary papers requesting a re-hearing r on the restraining order in Central Avenue case had been filed, and upon motion duly y seconded and adopted, all matters pertaining to said case and proceedings under Ordinance of Intention No. 773 were continued until May 27, 1936, at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , including action upon an agreement between the City and State Highway Division relative to proposed it expenditure of the one-quarter cent gas tax which will acture to the City during the biennial period ending June 30, 1937, and which was presented to the Council at its ',�I meeting held on May 11, 1936. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin;. seconded by Councilman Spoor, the it Mayor was authorized and directed to continue his endeavors toward a compromise settle- II II ment of the above case now pending in Court. • s : A . . 15_____ Councilman Maccubbin suggested consideration of Department heads and moved that all Department heads and their assistants be re-appointed. Motion seconded P' by Councilman Fowler. Councilman Clapp stated that he would appreciate more time to get, j acquainted with the personel of his departments and Councilman Spoor said he was not ready to act relative to his departments. The question being called, resulted as follows: 11 Ayes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin I' Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor, and the Mayor declared the motion lost for lack of a majority vote. The Mayor then urged Council members to give due consideration as to perso41 of their several depart- 006 ' ments and to submit their recommendations to this Board for action in the very nenr future, stating that he had in his possession a petition for removal of a department head. ' MISCELLANEOUS_ _ The following matters were informally considered without definite action: Highway #99 Fund and payments to Mr. Monroe; Salary and wage payments and accounting; Closing of driveways through the park north of the City Hall; Water rates. Attorney Hartzell was authorized to lend moral support and the City' s name " in Los Angeles mandamus suit against State Controller Riley for payment to Cities their "proportion of auto tax due under the new law. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2 o'clock, P. M. , on May 27, 1936 . Attest: City-Clerk ua, of the City of Fre Iands, ifornia. I' - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 27, 1936 2 o'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular plac�of meeting . Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. FERN AVENUE - "Winery Hill" The Mayor called the attention of the Engineer and Street Commissioner to '' the possibility of a claim for damages to property occasioned by the improvement of Fern Avenue, west of Terracina Boulevard, leaving a barn on the north side in an apparent , dangerous position. Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner, with power to act. APPLICATIONS The application of Lange & Runkel for permission to hang a Neon sign over the sidewalk at their place of business, West Citrus Avenue at Fourth Street, was present- ed and ordered filed. The application being approved by the Building Inspector, was granted upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The application of John L. Sweesy for position of City Judge, and of Cecil' Greenfor position of Motor patrolman, were presented and ordered filed. 307 __-____ - APPRECIATION _— — -- A communication from the "Beautification Committee" of the Contemporary I; Club expressing its appreciation of the co-operation of this Council relative to bill- I boards along City streets was presented and ordered filed. BOWL The Clerk presented the verbal request of Mrs. Mullen, President of the e17 Community Music Association, for use of the bowl on the evening of June 9 and on each_ Tuesday and Friday evening during the summer season commencing on June 23, 1936 . Upon ; motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the request was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Councilman Spoor brought up the question of control and fees to be charged for use of the bowl. After due consideration and upon motion duly seconded and ' adopted, the control as to dates, etc. , was placed in the hands of Park Commissioner Spoor, and a charge of $10.00 per evening, payable in advance, for political and/or private use was authorized. Upon request of Councilman Maccubbin the local B. P. 0. E. lodge was ;, granted the free use of the bowl for their annual flag day exercises on the evening of June 14, 1936. II PETITION Petition leo. 4147, signed by Edith 0 . Rains, et al, requesting that as a safety measure the 25 mile speed limit zone on Orange Street be extended from Lu oni Avenue to Pioneer Avenue, was presented by Laura McCormick, 1535 Orange Street, and ordered filed. The City Attorney advised that State regulation fixed the speed limit zones, and that this part of Orange Street was outside the 25 mile zone. The Mayor assured Mrs . McCormick that an earnest effort would be made to lessen the hazard to ped- 1d estrians in the district, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the !II, matter was referred to the Police Commissioner with a suggestion that (traffic) lanes might bring good results. (See page 310 for correction). REPORTS Councilman Maccubbin reported that permission had been granted to Dan McEwen to place a sign upon the building at his place of business on West State Street, per application filed at the last meeting. Attorney Hartzell reported that he and Treasurer Tripp found it impossible to properly prepare the Business License Ordinance for passage at this time and recommend- ed that operation continue under the present ordinance for the next six months period, and that the revised ordinance would be ready for passage in the meantime. WATER BILLS Upon recommendation and motion of Water Commissioner Clapp, it was ordered that warrants issue to the individual for labor performed in the payment of water bills, vice the present custom of credit memos to the Treasurer. Ili, ,I li 308 HIGHWAY #99 A suggestion that the usual white center traffic line be placed on Highway #99, was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with power to act. No new developments in Highway #99 case being reported, a motion by ' Councilman Maccubbin, econded by Councilman Spoor, that all matters pertaining to the hearing on the said assessment be adjourned and continued to June 3, 1936, a 2 o 'clock, P.M. , was unanimously adopted. e�PI -Y— Mr. Donnelly of the California State Employment Agency with rooms in the Theatre Building, at City expense, addressed the Council relative to the work being done by the Agency. He stated that the purpose of the Agency was to assist in securing employ- ment for those removed from S.R.A. & W.P.A. payrolls, and that 315 had been assisted in the past three months. That (of the 74 men recently removed from City W.P.A. projects See page 310 for correction only 14 had registered with the Agency,) and that it was his opinion that a great majority of W.P.A. workers preferred to remain on said rolls; thatthere were jobs for all those who wished to work and of 60 called on only 7 accepted work. He stated the office was maintained here as a convenience to the laborers in this district, the Main office being ' iat San Bernardino, and was not connected with S.R.A. or W.P.A. , but was under the State. 'Unemployment Relief Commissioner Bruggemeyer advised Mr . DonnoJ_ly that there would ' probably be no funds for office rental next year and was requested by Mr. Donne/1y that he be given written notice to that effect . Councilman Fowler suggested that pace be accorded Mr. Donnolly in the Social Service room of the City Hall and it was so ordered, effective from and after June 10, 1936. ___P_ABKS - PLUNGE _ Commissioner Spoor submitted the following schedule of rates for use of the Municipal plunge for the current season: (with own suit and towel) under 8 years 5¢ over 8 and under 18 years 10¢ over 18 years 150 5¢ additional for towel 5¢ additional for suit $1.10 ticket book for $1.00 Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, the said schedule of rates was approved, and the Commissioner was authorized to secure a supply of necessary tickets . The matter of societies and/or parties using the park and desiring the grimilOge of selling refreshments at such time was made subject to consent of the operator renting the refreshment concession and approval of the Park Commissioner. Councilman Spoor sought information as to use of the water after passing through the plunge. The Engineer stated that it was delivered at 10¢ per inch for irri:ation .ur•oses in the Barton district and that a considerable saving could be effect- by the installation of a filtration system that would eliminate the necessity of 309 if See page 310 for correction r emptying and filling the pool (so often) It was determined to give due consideration to IIIsuch a scheme before next season. III STREET LIGHTING II !1 Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council man Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Engineer was authorized and directed to proceed ) yto modernize the lighting standards in the business district by removal of the two arms 1 r+ M , from the present standards and the placing of a new type of globe on the post. I In Q ; PACIFIC ELECTRIC CAR LINES In the matter of application No. 20539 of the Pacific Electric Railway Company and Motor Transit Company before the State Railroad Commission for changes in operation and probably a discorfinuance of passenger car service in this City was considered at some length in view of the indifference of the public as shown by the very,' small attendance at the public meeting held Tuesday evening . After due consideration, 1 - Councilman Spoor moved that it be the sense of this Council that if permission is given I; for discontinuance of service that the Company be required to remove its tracks from all Htreets in the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and adopted by the following vote: II Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer Noes: None H Not voting: Councilman Fowler. IThe Mayor and City Attorney were authorized and directed to represent this Board at the hearing on said application at San Bernardino on May 28, 1936 . ii FINANCIAL 11 The setting-up of a plan of p yroll and departmental accounting with a I ,' view of securing the necessary detail without an excess of labor and cost, was referred Ito the Finance Commissioner, City Clerk and Treasurer for consideration and recommendatipn. II I MISCELLANEOUS The question of use of City Hall space and lights by individuals other I; than City employees (particularly P. E. Hicks who quite often uses the Engineer' s draft-I. Iing room) was considered and such use was ordered prohibited in the future except with permission from this Board. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned)). I' I, ; Attest: Cit Clerk, or of the City r sedlands./Ca-ifornia. I! 1 i 0 0 0 0 0 I, I I 1 iI t I' III I, I' 310 Redlands, California June 3, 1936 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 Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 27, 1936, were read. Councilman Spoor suggested that the word "traffic" on page 307 under the heading "Petition" be changed to the word "pedestrian", and that the words "so often" in the first line on page 309 referring to the "emptying and filling of the pool" be stricken II from the records. Referring to the recorded statement on page 308 that "of the 74 men removed from City W.P.A. projects only 14 had registered with the agency", Councilman Spoor requested that the following statement be entered in the records, viz: "The reason so few registered was that the first few offering to register were informed at the agency that it was not necessary, that the names were automatically reported to the Agency by W.P.A." The suggestions and request of Councilman Spoor, were ordered, and the minutes were then declared approved. SIGNS -- BILLBOARDS Mr. Pande, Attorney representing Foster & Kleiser Company, Long Beach, addressed the Council relative to the Company's application filed at. a former meeting for permission to erect a board on Central Avenue (S.F. property) and which application , j was denied. Mr. Pande recounted the very pleasant relation between his Company and this City and the co-operative spirit of his Company in the matter of billboard advertising. He stated that after viewing the plans of the State Highway Department for the beauti- fication of Central Avenue (Highway #99) he wished to withdraw the application for the time being pending the carrying out of the beautification plans as proposed, assuring , the Council that the withdrawal was a co-operative move and not a surrender of legal rights. He suggested that Council members join representatives of his Company in a survey of Highway #99 relative to location, if any, where advertising structures might be permitted. The Mayor expressed the appreciation of Council membersfbr the co-operative ' spirit shown by the Company in the withdrawal of the application and noted the sugges- tion of Mr. Pande for a survey. WATER RATES Attorney Harrawood, representing the Civics Club of Mentone, addressed the Council relative to an apparent increase in water rates. Engineer Hinckley stated that the present rates, put into effect the first of this year, were the result of an effort at an equitable adjustment and resulted in asmall increase in certain brackets of consumption, but generally hit reduction, the total estimated reduction in revenue being $8,000.00 per annum. Rates, installation charges and general water rates were considered at some length by Council members after which Water Commissioner Clapp and 311 Engineer Hinckley were authorized and directed to prepare and submit as soon as possible.! IIa report and recommendation as to water rates and charges for installation, etc. for ; consideration of this Board. Ii REPORTS II The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on June 1, (' 1936 at 7: 30 p. M. , was presented and ordered filed: M j A regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was C held June 1, 1936 at 7:30 otclock P. M. at the City Hall. C Present: Chairman, Moore; Members, Collins, Collett, 1 Hinckley, Williamson, Rogbey and Aaccubbin. I In the absence of Secretary, Hartz]]1, Mr. Maccubbin was appointed Secretary Pro Tem. Minutes of the meetings of March 30 and May 4 were read and approved as read. The petition of Redlands Oil Company for permission to establish a wood yard on the vacant lot at Second Street and f I West Citrus Avenue was withdrawn. 1 i' The petition of D. F. Johns for leave to erect a porch 9 addition to the house at 1135 Judson Street was next presented. On motion of Collins, seconded by Collett and carried by the unanimous vote of the Commission, it was resolved to recommend that such petition be granted, provided the petitioner conform 11 to the setback lines on Judson Street . I The petition of A. Jacinto for permission to remove the Palm trees at the southeast corner of Cypress and San Mateo Streets, every other tree along both streets, was next presented. After consideration, the members of the Commission feeling that further information was desired, the petition was laid on the table for the time being. The petition of A. M. Soares for permission to remove the o Palm trees, every other Palm tree at the corner of Monterey j Street on Clifton Avenue, was presented. On motion duly 'o seconded and carried by the unsnimous vote of the Commission members, it was resolved that the petition be denied. The petition of the Gaugh Plumbing Company for leave to IIerect a building on the lot at No. 1032 Orange Street in the place of the present warehouse and shop on said prpperty was read and considered. On motion of Collins, seconded by Collett, it was the unanimous vote of the Commission that such leave be granted. The petition of Harvey S. Abbott for leave to erect houses on Lots 31 and 32, Moore and Woodworth Subdivision, which structures were to face on North Buena Vista Street and to have ! a setback of 25 feet on Buena Vista and a 15 foot setback on r 11 San Gorgonio Drive was presented, butno action taken until b the attitude of adjoining property owners was determined. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the l i; recommendations of the Commission were approved by the unanimous vote of the Council. Reports of the City Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector, Fire Department, for the month of May, 1936; Community Recreation for portion of May, and Division of Highways of gas tax revenues for fiscal year ending June 30. 1936, were presented and 1ordered filed. II ,I ' Councilman Fowler reported on Petition No. 4147, Edith Rains, et al, filed at last meeting, relative to auto speeding on Orange Street north of Lugonia Avenue, ands j! suggested that as school is out action be deferred. He also stated that the matter of o being , ; loading zones, etc. in the business district were given consideration by his department. j 1 312 APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: E. G. Gillidett, 1011 Church Street, for position of janitor at the new jail and Hall of °ustice; Henry A. Richardson, 1415 West Park Avenue and Radford L. Bybee, 227 Bond Street, for position on the Police force; G. E. Mullen, Redlands, for opportunity to make the annual audit of the City books. The application of R. T. Hargis for permission to hang a sign on the front ) of the building for Herzog market, 805 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. The application having been approved by the Building Inspector, was granted upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Roy C. Donnally, Manager California State Employment Service relative to service rendered by the Agency in placing people in employment, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from J. W. Hills, District Manager California Lands, Inc. , Pomona, California, _giving his consent for the City to improve the present 24 foot road,. way (Sunset Drive-Ford property) was presented and referred to the Engineer for consid- eration with County Supervisor Porch relative to expenditure of public funds on private roads,--it appearing that the City has no dedicated right of way in this instance. A communication from H. J. Fisher, this City, requesting the withdrawal of his name from the petition for the removal of Building Inspector Cooper, waspresented and ordered filed, no such petition having been presented to or filed with this Board. HIGHWAY #99 The City Attorney advised the Council of the denial of Jud:e Warmer for a ' new trial of the case, and matters pertaining to Highway #99 and appeal from the judgment in the case were considered at some length by Council members and City Attorney. After , a full discussion of the situation, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the firm of Hill, Morgan & Bledsoe, Los Angeles, were employed as associate counsel with City Attorney Hartzell to take an appeal from the judgment of Superior Court Judge Warmer, and the sum of $500.00 was authorized as payment on account and retainer's fee to said firm. The Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable from Highway #99 Fund to advise the firm of this Board's action. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin duly seconded and unanimously adopted, all matters pertaining to Highway #99 were continued and adjourned to the next regular meeting. Councilman Clapp suggested the need of proper markers for Highway #99. Referred to the Engineer with power to act. The City Attorney was authorized and directed to contact Highway officials ', in an effort to obtain the gas tax funds due the City and/or pledged in Highway #99 313 Ilproceedings for immediate use in completing the acquisition of right of way. 111 FIRE INSURANCE Upon recommendation of Fire Commissioner Maccubbin the Fire Insurance 11 ' Underwriters were requested to make a survey of the City as to rates, etc. , with no cost to the City . 1 CITY PRINTING 11 M The Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for proposals for the ' City printing for the next fiscal year, to be opened at the next regular meeting. TERRACE PARK ii Councilman Clapp suggested better care of Terrace Park--the use of more ,, ! water. Referred to Park Commissioner Spoor. Mr. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, at this time requested and was accorded an opportunity to address the Council relative to W. P. A. projects, etc. , and was assured by the Mayor that the projects would continue so long as public funds were made available by the Government. TREASURER - TRANSFERS Treasurer Tripp advised of the necessity for replenishing Highway #99 Fund, and also recommended the re-imbursement of the Sewer Fund Principal, in the sum of , $6500.00 temporarily used by the City Fund for fire truck payment. After due consideration Pupon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted,' the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer as follows: , From the City Debartment Fund to Highway #99 Fund the sum of $ 2500.00 From the City Department Fund to Sewer Bond Fund-Principal the sum 6500.00 The Treasurer called the attention of Council members to the payment of the Mentone ' Water System, and recommended the payment of the balance due in full amounting to 11 happroximately $16,000.00. Ways and means for accomplishing this were considered at 1 some length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, it unanimously adopted, authorizing and directing the Treasurer to transfer from the City11 II Department Fund to the Water Department Fund the sum of $4,000.00 to supplement the funds II , on hand in the Water Department. Councilman Spoor then moved that the Attorney and ; Treasurer take the necessary steps to pay the contract balance in full and acquire the ', title to the property as set out in the contract sale agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously adopted. BUDGET Commissioners and heads of departments were requested by the Mayor to prepare their estimates of proposed expenditures for the next fiscal year, and Council hman Maccubbin suggested, and it was so ordered that the Council meet informally for i I consideration of the budget at 7 o'clock, P. M. , on June 9 . 1936. The Mayor urged all u P Commissioners and department heads to hold expenditures at the minimum for the remainder of this fiscal year. 1 L I, 314 MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor informed the Council of hita_ttenance_upmentia ' of the County Supervisors for consideration of the County_budget for the next fiscal year and that the Supervisors apparently see no way of escaping a higher tax rate, occasioned' by employment relief and pensions. The Mayor expressed strong opposition to the circulation of petitions by employees in forwarding their claims for retention in their present positions. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting ,adjourned. Attest: erk. or of the Cit f R dl ds 1' f Ci er e a i ornia. Y - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California June 17, 1936 2 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at theiegular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, ,, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS Mrs. Laura McCormick, 1535 Orange Street, again addressed the Board; relative to auto speeding and traffic hazards on Orange Street north of Lugonia Avenue. She also complained of the rough condition of the street and urged the improvement of San Bernardino Avenue. She was assured that consideration was being given to traffic conditions and that the Street Improvement program included San Bernardino Avenue from East to West City limits. Councilman Spoor entered the Council Chamber at this time and took his seat at the Council table. PROSELLTS , Mr. ante, electrician in charge of switchboard at the prosellis, addressed the Council advising of the necessity for a new switchboard and dimmers at an estimated cost of $500.00. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman 315 Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Park Commissioner was authorized and , directed to proceed with the work, Councilman Spoor not voting. COMMUNICATIONS. The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Thrysis Field, Riverside, California, relative to Federal Arts IlProjects work; 11 !I From Board of Directors of the City of Pasadena, extending an invitation LCJ i to the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Pasadena; II From Board of Fire Underwriters advising of the placing of this City I on the listfbr re-inspection and grading; From Jos. A. Shires, Denver, Colorado, relative to weather control, etc. ; 1, From Clarice Cavanaugh, 22 Grant Street, this City, in praise and commendation of the Community sing under supervision of Mrs . Mullen. APPLICATIONS The application of C. Morgan and wife, 326 Sonora Street, for caretaker i and matron at the new jail and Hall of Justice, was presented and ordered filed. I'i The application of Condra & Reed for permission to hang Neon signs at 11 West Colton Avenue (Harry 's Cafe) and 340 Orange Street (Schulte 's) were presented and ordered filed. The same having been approved by the Building Inspector, were duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin. The application of Condra & Reed for permission to hang a Neon sign (Chop Suey) at 10 West Colton Avenue, was laid ov r .i l .he next meeting, for determin- ing as to the correctness of the Street number given on the application. Lyle Bonn of Fox Theatre verbally requested permission to rope off the east side of Cajon Street at the front of the Theatre building for a short time on f June 20, 1936, about 1 P. M. , advertising model airplane meeting. The request was considered at some length, resulting in a denial of the request as to Caion Street, but granting permission for use of East Vine Street under supervision of the Police Department. REPORTS Report of the City Clerk and Health Department for the month of May, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Maccubbin reported that the Police Department auarters in r ! the new building would be ready for use in a week of ten days. LIBRARY - RESOLUTION WHEREAS, information has come to the attention 11 of the City Council and the members of the Library Board that a highly danger- ous condition exists in the tower of the Smiley Library building, and WHEREAS, a report of the Building Inspector and City Engineer this day filed, sustains said information, il, I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Library Board of Trustees be instructed to li it II 31.6 employ a competent architect to make plans and submit same to this Council fora approval for work under plan PP "second" of the said report of the Building Inspector and Engineer, all cost to be paid out of the 1936-37 Library budget. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the above Resolution, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. MENTONE WATER COMPANY - City Attorney advised the Council that the papers necessary for final 1 payment and acquisition of the Mentone Water Company system, are in his hands and .,.submitted the following resolution, which upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, was unanimously adopted: IT IS RESOLVED that the City of Redlands immediately complete payment of the balance of the purchase price to the Mentone Water Company, a corporation, under that certain agreement dated the first day of May, 1929, and executed by Mentone Water Company, a corporation, as seller, to the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, as buyer, and that the City of Redlands accept a grant deed executed by the said seller on the first day of May, 1929 and placed with and held in escrow by Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, a national banking association, which deed is to be delivered and placed of record upon final payment under the said contract of purchase and that the said City accepts also a bill of sale likewise executed on May 1, 1929 and held in escrow and that said grant deed be placed of record in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County. The real and personal property described in said contract of sale and of which title is now received and accepted by the City of Redlands is described as follows: That certain real property situate in the County of San Bernardino, State of California, described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 12, Stretch Map of Mentone; thence East 282 feet along the South line of said Lot 1, of Block 12; thence North 151.25 feet at right angles to said lot line; thence West in a line parallel to said South line of Lot 1, Block 12, 282 feet to West line of said Lot 1, Block 12; thence South to place of beginning . Six (6) miner's inches of water measured under a 4-inch pressure, being portion of the fifteen (15) inches awarded to Mentone Water Company, a corporation, under Decree Quieting Title in case of Nelson vs Mentone Groves Company, et al, in Case No. 19388 in the Superior Court of San Bernardino County, California, a certified copy of said Decree being recorded in Book 748 of Deeds, page 101, records of said County. A warrant in the sum of $15,970.28 was then authorized to issue to said Company in full and final p.yment of said contract-purrhase DISTRICT LEAGUE MEETING Council members were advised of the next meeting of the Citrus Belt League ''of Municipalities to be held at Beaumont on the evening of June 26 , 1936. Several Council ;members expressed intention to attend. HIGHWAY #99 Matters pertaining to Highway #99 were considered in connection with the illMayor's announcement of a meeting with judgment creditors at 7:30 P. M. , June 18, 1936, I ' in anreffort to work out a settlement, and all proceedings relative to Highway #99 were continued until the next regular meeting by the unanimous vote of the Board. A communication from Hill, Morgan & Bledsoe, relative to fee and payment in appeal of the ' case was referred to the City Attorney for reply, and action on same deferred until the 317 hext regular meeting. _CEMETERY Councilman Clapp, Cemetery Commissioner, read and filed a written recommendation relating to operation of the Cemetery and requested its approval by the ' Board. He advised the Council of plans for a block of lots designated "Block 0" to be sold at $100.00 to cover total costfor lot, box, marker and interiment. He urged the CEJ appointment of William A. Hartman as Cemetery Superintendent with authority and power as set out in the written recommendations. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, second- c* ed by Councilman Spoor, the recommendations of the Cemetery Commissioner were unanimous- ly adopted. Cemetery Commissioner Clapp was added to the present Committee of. i Councilmen Fowler and Spoor for consideration and recommendation as to investment of thcs Cemetery Endowment Funds on hand. ' WATER RATES Water rates were considered at some length, after which it was ordered', that Water Commissioner Clapp and. Finance Commissioner Spoor prepare and submit a hschedule of recommended rates for consideration of this Board at its next regular flmeeting . TREASURER Treasurer Tripp recommended a "change" machine for the cashier in his �' ,! office as a time saver in making collections. He was requested to obtain price cost it II and submit same to this board at the next regular meeting. VACATIONS Upon recommendation of the Mayor, approved by the Council, heads of Pdepartments were directed to prepare and file with the City Clerk vacation schedules of ',: employees in their respective departments. —ANRUALAUDST Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, G. E. Mullen, this City, was authorized and directed to make the usual audit of City books at a fee not to exceed 5125.00. ORDINANCE CODIFICATION it The Clerk was directed to secure estimates for printing the codified j ordinances in pamphlet form and submit same at the next regular meeting. BUDGET The budget for the next fiscal year was considered at some length by departments, with tentative approval of the schedule schedule submitted by the Clerk and, )adjourned to 2 otclock, P. M. , June 24, 1936 , for final action. The Mayor called attention to the appropriation of all revenues estimated as available under a $1.50 rate except the sum of $1321.00, and advised the Council that the Community Music Association, ( Community Hospital Association, the y. M. C. •A. and annual Orange Show were seeking appnpriations for the next year and would appear before the Council on the 24th to make; '1 their pleas. �', 11 318 MISCELLANEOUS Payment of the Matt Schutt warrant issued June 3, 1936, and held up by the Mayor for information, was duly authorized. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance ,Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned, to 2 o 'clock, P. M. , June 24, 1936 . Attest: MIL- 5 er-l.11/bi .a„Eta erk M • Cit of odlands, al rnia. Y � Y , � - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California June 24, 1936 Two O 'clock, P. u. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer the City Clerk, Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Councilman Spoor entered the Council Chamber at this time and took his place at the Council table. The Mayor stated that the Council was now ready to hear from anyone present having matters to present. Y. M. C. A. E. R. Fisher and others of the local Y. M. C. A. addressed the Council in a request for a City appropriation or donation to the Y. M. C. A. He gave quite a resume of the activities and services rendered by the Association in the interest of the', boys and young men of the City. The Mayor assured the representatives that due consider- ation would be given the request. ORANGE SIIOW - (Chamber of Commerce) H. S. Williamson, President of the local Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board in a plea for the usual support rendered the Chamber toward the expense of an exhibit at the National Orange Show and stressed the great advertising benefits of same. i, , E. D. Patterson orange growers endorsed Mr. Williamsonts remarks and urged the . appropriation. They were assured by the Mayor that their request would receive due consideration. •s I� 319 Mrs. G. E. Mullen, President of the Community Music Association addressed IIj the Council in an earnest appeal for a liberal appropriation toward the expense of the I , Association for this season, requesting $2500.00 and assuring the Council the Association lappreciates past aid and will truly appreciate whatevehe Council may see its way clean; 11 I,to render. Rev. Chester Green, E. A. Moore, A. E. Isham and Miss Christine Lindenberg ! enthusiastically urged the appropriation as being justified from an. advertising and CO hpromotion view point. The Mayor assured Mrs. Mullen that her request would receive }JO 9 = serious consideration at the time of fixing the City budget. l' COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 11 L. L. Moore, Secretary of the local Community Hospital, presented a plea oflII the Association for relief from taxes on the Hospital property, and was assured of due I 1!1 ,consideration in the making of the City budget. II APPLICATIONS The application of Condra & Reed to hang a Neon sign at 10 W. Colton Avenue;l II Inlaid over from the last meeting, was granted for 13 West Colton Avenue, (10 being in I ii error) upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp. I, ji The following applications for position on the Police force were presented11 ;I il and ordered filed: II Easton Reed Richard Harnden I! J. A. Kingsley Jack Middleton j Nick Andrade 91 I The application of the Redlands Oil Company for permission to make dip I crossing sidewalk on north side of West Citrus Avenue just west of Third Street, was Ij ,presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with power to act. I I REPORT III Report of W. P. A. Recreation for period June 1 to 15, 1936, was presented IIand ordered filed. 1I COMMUNICATIONS II ,i The following communications were presented and ordered filed: j 0 From Mrs. Lillie Webster, 305 Buena Vista Street, urging enforcement of i! Ii the Ordinance prohibiting shooting of firecrackers, etc. ; jl From Mrs. Helene Duval, 1030 E. Central Avenue, protesting fire hazard, etc�l , I at 1032 East Central Avenue, it appearing that such complaint has heretofore been II, ; investigated and found exaggerated; II From State Division of Highways (E. Q. Sullivan) addressed to Mayor Brugge-Ii il Imeyer, relative to matters pertaining to Highway 99 case; II From League of California Municipalities, San Francisco, relative to "New dP.W.A. Policy"; 111 11 II From Works Progress Administration, San Francisco, relative to works program ! !for next fiscal year. A communication from J. S. Hayhurst, M.D. , relative to payment for minor it (injuries received at the plunge was presented and referred to the Mayor and Finance 1 V ,, 11 II,I 320 r Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. A communication from Mitchell & Johnson, Attorneys, Los Angeles, relative to balance of $250.00 fee in Edison Comsan franchise matters, was presented and referred to Finance Commissioner Spoor for consideration and recommendation. LIBRARY Matters pertaining to the removal or repairing of the tower at Smiley Library was again brought to the attention of the Board by Mayor Bruggemeyer and after Ir due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Resolution of this Board adopted at the last regular meeting relating to said matter' was rescinded and held for naught, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:, WHEREAS, the tower on the Smiley Public Library is reported in a dangerous condition and should be removed; MR, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Library Board be, and are hereby authorized and directed to cause the same to be removed and tofinish the roof in such manner as their judgment directs, the expense to be paid out of the Library budget for the fiscal year 1936-37. EDISON COMPANY - Lighting _ The Clerk presented the verbal request of the Edison Company for authorization to remove one 25 watt light from the alley at the rear of the Fire Hall and to install three 50 watt lights on the new Hall of Justice building. Upon motion of ' Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the request was granted per plans of the Engineer and Commissioner Maccubbin. CLAIMS - DEMANDS The claim of A. S. Monroe in the sum of $552.80 for services rendered in Highway #99 proceedings was presented and approved by the City Attorney. Mr. Monroets claim was based on a 7 hour day. Councilman Spoor objected on the grounds it should be on an 8 hour day base. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the sum of $500.00 was authorized in full payment and settlement of all services to date, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of Highway 99 Fund. A claim of $926.50, assessment due the Mill Creek Water Owners, on 92 hours of 'ill Creek water owned by the City was presented by Councilman Clapp and action, by the Board requested. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, payment of the claim was authorized, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the Water Department. WAT ER_RAT ES Councilman Clapp reported that a schedule of proposed water rates would be ready for Council consideration at the next regular meeting. ORATES Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the sale of the present valencia oranges on the City groves was referred to Commissioner Clapp and Engineer Hinckley for report and recommendation at the next regular meeting . 321 iI FIRE CALLS - Out��&e Cts Councilman Maccubbin sought the wishes of the Council relative to the I I, Fire Department answering calls outside the City. He stated that approximately $800 to $1000 expense is incurred each year in that way. The matter was considered from its ': several angles, and the Clerk was directed to write the County Supervisors in an appeal ' for assistance in this expense, and to write the insurance carrier as to coverage status, CO of employees answering such calls. Further action was deferred pending receipt of the 1_0 ( information. RECREATION Mayor Bruggemeyer advised the Council of certain unsatisfactory conditions ' prevailing in supervising, etc. of W. P. A. recreation program and sought the attitude of '` Council members. The whole matter was left in the hands of the Mayor with power to act nand with an assurance from Council members that they were back of him in his acts and irecommendations. DEPARTMENT HEADS The mayor advised Council members that he desired recommendations and action at the next regular meeting relative to department heads and appointive officials!. II STREETS li Councilman Clapp reported a bad condition of the Street at the inter- section of Stuart Ave. and Lawton Street, Referred to the Street Commissioner and it Engineer with power to act. The matter of driveways and parking on the north side of West Central ', 'Avenue near the west end of the Union Oil Station was considered and referred to the I, Street Commissioner and Engineer with power to act. BUDGET Matters pertaining to the 1936-37 budget were next considered, resulting Il in a deduction of $1000.00 each from the Police and Fire Departments; $2000.00 from the Street Department and $500.00 from unemployment tentative appropriations. The several requests for appropriations made at the beginning of this meeting were next considered and resulted in a tentative appropriation of $400.00 for the OrangeShow and $500.00 for the Community Hospital. The request of the Y. M. C. A. was denied. The request of the Community Music Association was considered and action deferred until the next regular ' ; meeting pending the filing with this Board a copy of the Association budget for the ( current -season. The tax rate was tentatively fixed at $1.50, and final hearing on and ( adoption of the budget was deferred until the Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance I;Commissioner. ii No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. !'Attest: 11 Ti/ Liza- City Clerk. M- o . of the City f'edland California. 322 Redlands, California July 1, 1936 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 Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor, who entered the Chamber a short time after the opening of the meeting. ORAL P .TITIONS The Mayor informed those present that the Council was ready to hear from anyone who had matters to present. Hon. L. i . Hing, member of the Library Board of Trustees, addressed , the Council in an appeal for an appropriation of 240 on the $100.00 assessed valuation for the Library for this fiscal year. The Mayor suggested that a 230 appropriation had , been tentatively agreed upon, being 10 more than last year. Mr. King assured the Council that the Library Board appreciated the 10 increase but insisted that an additional 1$ was necessary for purchase of new hooks, etc . He was assured by the Mayor that the request would receive due consideration at the time of fixing the City tax rate. it The Assistant Supervisor of Surplus Commodity Distribution under 1 W. P. A. addressed the Council to the effect that he had been advised by County head- quarters that the building at 7; West Citrus Avenue now used for said purpose is considered in an unsafe and dangerous condition, and requested that different quarters III be secured. He explained that all leases for such purposes automatically expired on June 30. The Mayor suggested that s .ace would be provided for the distribution of surplus commodities at 508 Orange Street. After consideration and inspection of the building at 508 Orange Street, the Assistant Supervisor reported it as acceptable for said purpose and the Mayor assured him that it would be ready for use on or before the 23rd inst. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. APPLICAT ONS The application of the Texas Company for permission to hang a sign over the sidewalk at State & 8th Streets, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion: of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the application was granted provided the pole to which the sign is attached is placed inside the property line, all under supervision of the Bu3Jding Inspection. The application of W. L. Thornquest for permission to hang a Neon sign over the sidewalk at his place of business, N .E. corner West Citrus Avenue and Fourth Street, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the application was granted provided the sign is attached to the building (and not to pole or device outside the property line) , all as per dans of the Buildin: Ins.ector. 323 PETITION 11 Petition No. 4148, R. J. Sullivan, et al, (accompanied by a letter from E. Q. Sullivan, 601 Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, California) for pipe line and idomestic water service for property on the north side of West Colton Avenue between !Mountain View Road and Anderson Street, addressed to Engineer Hinckley, was presented and ( referred to the Engineer and Water Commissioner for investigation and recommendation to 1-1 CO this Board at as early date as possible. a RESIGNATION !I' The written resignation of Walter J. Hartzell as City Attorney, effective ,'July 1, 1936, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded Eby Councilman Clapp, the resignation was accepted. Upon recommendation of Councilman Spoor and motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, Mr. Hartzell was i employed on a per diem base for continuing services in the Highway 99 case, appealed. li Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the retiring City Attorney was accorded a vote of appreciation for his eleven years service with the City, and the Clerk was directed to convey same to Mr. Hartzell by letter. _UOMUNICAT ONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Mrs. Helene Duvall, 1030 East Central Avenue, relative to ! annoyance and disturbance by neighbors at 1032 East Central Avenue. Mayor suggested that jlthe 'olice Department check up on her statements; From Western Parkrite Company, San Francisco, relative to auto parking "meters; From Dexter & Sawyer, Inc . , local agents, carriers of the City ' s fleet insurance advising that there is no restrictions in the policy as to the Fire Department:, 111answering calls outside the City; j From Security Title Insurance & Guarantee Company, addressed to Attorney i , Hartzell, seeking an offer from the City for use of one inch of Mentone Water. REPORTS 11 The following reports were presented and ordered filed: From the Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department for the month of'. .June, and the Building and Police Departments for the year ending June 30, 1936 . PLANNING COMMISSION P The following report of the Planning Commission was presented and ordered ;filed: Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, June 29, 1936 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman Moore, Members Maccubbin, Rigbey, Williamson, Collett, Collins, Hinckley and Ford. In the absence of Secretary Hartzell, Isaac Ford was appointed Secretary Pro Tem. 1 H. G. Clement, superintendent of the Redlands School ! District, appeared before the Commission and presented plans for a new kindergarten building to be constructed at the southwest corner of Orange Street and Lugonia Avenue to 324 ----------------------- be used in connection with the Lugonia Elementary School, also plans for an additional kindergarten room at the Crafton School, plans also showing proposed landscaping around the new buildings. Mr. Clement stated the total estimated cost of the new construction is $37,000.00, of which the Redlands School District will pay $20,000.00 and the balance of the finances will be furnished by PWA. It appearing to the members of the Commission that the improvements suggested are of pleasing design and of satisfactory construction, on motion of Collett, seconded by Williamson, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the plans as signed and to recommend that building permits for the work be granted. The petition of Mrs. Laura Hollett Dean for permission to remove two Acacia trees in front of No. 18 Eureka Street and to replace the planting with Cocos Plumosa Palms was presented. Upon consideration, by unanimous vote the Commission recommended that such permission be granted. The petition of Joseph R. Jiminez to remove Pepper trees in front of 715 Third Street and to replace the planting with a Catalpa was presented. After consideration, by unanimous vote the Commission recommended that the petition be denied, the members believing that the present planting is ample and more satisfactory. , The petition of M. S. Moore for leave to remove alternate Palms and certain small scrub trees on the north side of West Palm Avenue west of the 0. W. Harris residence was presented. On motion unanimously carried, the Commission recommended that such leave be granted. The petition of G . E. Goldie for removal of Palm trees on the east side of Church Street north of Pioneer Avenue was presented. After some discussion, the Commission members being of the belief that the uniformity of the line of Palms on Church Street should be maintained, that the orange trees were planted after the planting of the Palms and were crowded too close to the Palms, on motion unanimously mrried, it was moved to recommend the denial of said petition. The petition of H. S. Abbott for a modification of the zoning ordinance to the extent that the 25 foot setback line required on Lots 31, 32, 33 and 59 of the Moore and Woodworth Subdivision be waived for the frontage of said lots facing on San Gorgonio Drive and that a 15 foot setback be required on said street for the said lots was presented. It appearing that several of the property owners in the immediate neighborhood of the lots in question have in writing expressed their approval of such change and no one appearing to oppose the granting of said petition, by unanimous vote the Commission recommends to the City Council that in pursuance of the provisions of the zoning ordinance notice of and a hearing on said petition be held and that insofar as this Commission is concerned it recommends the change sought by Mr. Abbott. Upon motions duly made, seconded and adopted the recommendations of the Commission relative to petitions of H. G. Clement, Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Laura H. Dean, Joseph R. Jiminez, M. S. Moore and G . E. Goldie, were approved, and the petition of H. S. Abbott for modification of the Zoning Ordinance was laid over for future action. BIDS - City Printing This being the time set for the opening of bids for the City print- ing for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1936, the followin roposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Arthur' s Commercial Press $ 816 .00 T . W. Davis & Son 790.95 Citrograph Printing Company 786 .45 Gardner & Sedgwick 808.70 X25 ri hfor schedule of items prepared by the City Clerk. The bid of Citrograph Printing Company (being reasonable and the lowest, on motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman ,Clapp, the said Citrograph Printing Company was awarded the contract for the City print- ' ing for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1936, applicable only to the items submitted Gfor bid. All other bids were rejected. The Clerk was authorized and directed to secure sealed proposals for CJprinting in booklet form a codification of the general ordinances of the City for Ql'consideration at the next regular meeting. HIGHWAY #99 No new developments in Highway 99, and pending the result of the appeal " ' of the case, upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, all matters pertaining to said i rproceedings were continued to the next regular meeting. !; PUNCTURE VINE The Clerk presented the verbal complaint of R. H. White, 14 Parkwood !! Drive, as to puncture vine in the Street parking on said Drive. Referred to the Engineer, Land Street Commissioner. __HALL OF JUSTICE Councilman Maccubbin reported that the new Hall of Justice would be ready mfor occupancy in a few days, and after due consideration it was determined that the Police Department and City Judge would move to the new quarters before the 10th inst. The Lquestion of quarters in the new building for the Justice of Peace and Constable was left '' "in the hands of Commissioners Fowler and Maccubbin with power to act, and that a minimum '(rental of $10.00 and $5 .00 er month be charged respectively for Justice of Peace and rConstable quarters, including heat, light and janitor service. ORANGES Councilman Clapp requested and was granted more time for recommendations jas to sale of valencia oranges on the City' s groves. 1 WATER RATES Consideration of the schedule of water rates prepared by Commissioners ;!Clapp and Spoor, was deferred to 2 o 'clock, P. M. , July 8, 1936 . li _BOWL The mayor suggested that the Engineer and Park Commissioner give ronsideration to the placing of a foot-rail (rest) under the seats at the bowl. _mot_ The 1936-37 budget for theseveral departments of the General City funds i; ',was again considered, and resulted in the following appropriations: Estimated Receipts _ Tax Roll $.98 per $100 assessed value112,700.00 Business Licenses & Misc. Receipts 27,650.00 $ 140,350.00 326 D partmentAppropriations Clerk's Department $ 13,300.00 ' Treasurer's Department 5,734.00 Accounting & Audit 1,015.00 Police Department 23,810.00 Fire Department 20,540 .00 Building Inspector 3,600.00 Other Protection 3,000.00 Conservation of Health 2,000.00 Sanitation & Promotion of Cleanliness 8,420.00 Streets 25,620.00 Shop 6,560.00 Charities & Corrections 600.00 Parks & Playgrounds 17,720.00 Unemployment 4,500.00 Orange Show 400.00 Community Music 1,500.00 Community Hospital 500.00 Unappropriated 1,531.00 $ 140,350.00 Note: The appropriation of $400.00 to Orange Show exhibit is conditional that the City be re-imbursed to the extent of 50% of any and all prize money and/or dividends received from or by the exhibit. The appropriation of not exceeding $500.00 to the Community Hospital is to be paid only for Police and/or Charity cases upon demand of the Hospital properly approved and presented monthly. ' I The $1500.00 appropriation to the Community Music Association is to be disbursed upon demands properly approved and presented and only for artists for the summer season, the Association to bear the expense of piano tuning, etc. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the above approp- riations were approved and unanimously adopted as the working budget for the fiscal yeat, 1936-37. The tax rate was fixed as follows, with Councilman Spoor not voting: City (General) Fund $ .98 Library .23 Bond Funds .29 a total rate of $1.50 on each $100.00 of assessed value, and an Ordinance to be prepared ' and adopted accordingly. APPOINTIVE_OJTICIALS & DEPARTMENT HEADS This being the time suggested by the Mayor for consideration of appointive officials and department heads, Councilman Maccubbin moved that all appointive officials) and department heads be re-appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Fowler and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fowler, Maccubbin and the Mayor Noes: None Not voting: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. CITY INTERPRETER Upon recommendation of Mayor Bruggemeyer and motion of Councilman Fowler; Ir , seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, Joseph A. Rivera was appointed official City interpreter at a salary of $25 .00 per month to serve the City Judge and justice of Peace at the pleasure of this Board. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. I 'I it • 327 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to II ' 2 o 'clock, P. .M. , July 8, 1936 . `I Attest: 0(1 Tyr;r tea , .,. � City Cler . Mail" of the City of ' dlands, !alifornia. M � kr.) F <1.1 !j - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I b Redlands, California July 8. 1936 Two O 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, Calif- Hornia, held at the Egular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, ; the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. Vacancy: City Attorney. APPLICATIONS 11 The application of John McKeighan, 902 West State Street, for position of ; janitor at the Hall of Justice, was presented and ordered filed. OiVM NT .AT TONS jj The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Capt. D. Guest of the local Salvation Army, addressed to Mayor ;I ; Bruggemeyer, advising of the Captain' s departure from the City and expressing the Army' s' '' appreciation for City aid and for the co-operation of the Police Department; j From California Municipal Utilities Association, Berekeley, enclosing a statement request for 575.00 subscription for service for the current fiscal year, Council members feeling that the City was adequately represented by the League of California Municipalities. 1 PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY, etc. The Clerk presented Decision No. 28933 in re Application No. 20539, of Pacific Electric Railway Company and Motor Transit Company for change in operation, which Iwas ordered filed. HIGHWAY 99 A communication from Attorney W. J. Hartzell endlosing a letter from hE. Q. Sullivan, Division of Highways, relative to Resolution and agreement as to ;Q gas P, tax advance, was presented and referred to Mayor Bruggemeyer for reply--the Council 1declining to authorize the execution of same. After further consideration, the following ' Resolution was unanimously adopted: li 328 WHEREAS, there appears due this City from the 1933-35 one-quarter cent gas tax for State highways in the City $2,355.61; also the sum of $11,073.28 for the year July 1, 1935 to June 30, 1936, of the 1935-37 one-quarter cent gas tax; there also appears remaining unexpended in the Highway appropriation of $200,000.00 for acquisition of right-of-way, the sum of $22,370.42, and WHEREAS, the said acquisition has not been completed, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Division of Highways, District VIII, be requested and urged to pay into the City Treasury of this City the said several amounts for this express purpose of acquisition of right-of-way for Highway #99 this City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Council, and that a copy be transmitted to E. &. Sullivan of said Division of Highways, at San Bernardino, and to the Department of Public Works, Sacramento, California. MAJOR STREETS The Clerk presented a communication from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer, Division of Highways, enclosing memorandum of agreement relative to expenditure )of ;¢ gas tax for City Streets of gajor Importance, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler,; ',seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: 11 WHEREAS, the State of California, through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has submitted to the City of Redlands a Memorandum of Agreement fof Expenditure of a Cent Gas Tax Fund on City Streets of Major Importance in the City of Redlands, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said agreement in full and is familiar with the contents thereof, and desires to approve the same, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands that the Agree- ment for Expenditure of 3 Cent Gas Tax Funds on City Streets of Major Importance as submitted by the State of California through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted on behalf of the City of Redlands and the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Redlands are directed and authorized to sign and execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Redlands. DEEDS A deed from Karl C. Wells, conveying to the City right td use "Sunset Drive" 130 foot width through Northwest Quarter of Section 1, Twp. 2S, R 3W, was presented, "accepted and ordered placed of record, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted. Deeds for right-of-way for road purposes, Brockton Avenue west of Texas Street, by Fred E. Putnam, M. M. Soares, I. 0. Burton, Wm. Passer, C. E. Tartt, E. W. Gleitsman and Lewis Kime were presented by the Clerk. The Clerk advised that the mao of the Smith , ' Tract of record in the County Recorderts Office showed said Brockton Avenue as a 66 foot H Street. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Engineer was directed to investigate the situation and report to this Council as soon as possible. 329 The Clerk was directed to convey in writing to the Community Music Associa-; I tion, the Chamber of Commerce and the Community Hospital the conditions upon which their, , respective budget appropriations were made. SET BACK LINE _ Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and motion of Councilman rr Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Clerk was directed to give proper notice of a ;! i II public hearing at the regular meeting August 5 , 1936, of the request of H. S. Abbott for, etft modification of the set back line on San Gorgonio Drive. _ORANGES Upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp the oranges on the City 's Texas Street grove were ordered marketed through the Redlands Heights Groves, Inc. CITY HALL Upon suggestion of Councilman Spoor and motion of Councilman Fowler, second, ed by Councilman Spoor, the Engineer was directed to bring in estimate/ of cost to the ' City, under the new W.P.A. set-up, for a new City Hall per plans heretofore approved. CITY ATTORNEY, ETC. Councilman Clapp suggested that a City Attorney be appointed; inquired as to what further action, if any, was to -be taken telative to the suggested present o0 Building Inspector; that the sign "turn right against red" be made uniform on Orange Street at State Street and at Central Avenue; that Council meetings be held in the evening once a week. No action was taken, except the placing of the Building Inspector under the Mayor 's jurisdiction. CASH PAYMENTS BY TREASURER Upon suggestion of the City Treasurer, and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, the City Treasurer is hereby author-; lIized to refund in cash from the Meter Deposit Fund to such patrons in such sums as may be released in accordance with Water Department regulations, and to file his demand in regular form for re-imbursement of the cash so disbursed. �! II WATER RATES Councilman Clapp presented a schedule of water rates prepared by himself, Councilman Spoor and Engineer ninckley as follows: 1, 800 cubic feet (minimum) $ 1.50 Next. , 8,200 cubic feet @ 8 cents Next 10,000 cubic feet @ 5 cents All over20.000 cubit feet @ 3 cents After due consideration and discussion with Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin and the Mayor opposing the proposed increase in the minimum rate, the following schedule was unanimous- Ily adopted, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, effective for August 1st, 1936, billing for July, 1936, consumption: 1,700 cubic feet (minimum) $ 1.40 Next 8,300 cubic feet @ 8 cents Next 10,000 cubic feet @ 5 cents All over 20,000 cubic feet @ 3 cents 1 330 Bills were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting ' adjourned. Attest: b alt' erk. Ma. or of the Cityl Redl! s, ealifornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California July 15, 1936 2 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Brugge- ; meyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 8, 1936, were read and approved. BUS SFRy, Ci__E E. G. .Copeland, 7 West State Street, addressed the Council relative to bus service over the following route, if and when Street car service is ended: 1 Beginning at eight o 'clock A. M. with a thirty minutes round trip schedule until 2 P.M. No trips scheduled between two and four o 'clock P.M. Beginning at four P. M. with a thirty minute round trip schedule until 7 o 'clock, P. M. Route Starting from our office at 7 West State Street. South on Cajon to Cypress. West on Cypress to Center. South on Center to Highland. West on Highland to intersection of Cedar. RETURN TRIP-- East on Cedar to Monterey. South on Monterey to Crescent. East on Crescent to Center. North on Center to Highland. East on Highland to Cajon. North on Cajon to Palm. West on Palm to Center. North on Center to Cypress. East on Cypress to Cajon. North on Cajon to Citrus. West on Citrus to Fourth. North on Fourth to State. East on State to point of beginning . Request parking space reservation in front of office for two cars. The proposed schedule met with general approval of the Council but no action was deemed necessary at this time. REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed: Wm A. Tieck, Supervisor of Community Recreation, period July 16-30,1936; 1 Smiley Library for year ending June 30, 1936; Health Department for the month of June, and for the year ending June 30, 1936; 331 L'! Fire Department for the p year ending June 30, 1936 . ' ORDINANCE - Tax Rate Ordinance No. . S6 FixingRate and Levying 7 , the the property tax for the I,fiscal year 1936-37, was introduced by the Mayor, read and laid over under the rules. APPLICATIONS 11 The application of John Gonzales, 1136 Ohio Street, endorsed by a number of cr.]] citizens for the position of Janitor at the Hall of Justice, was presented and ordered L'? ]filed. The following applications for permission t Greet signs were presented and jjordered filed: SW Electrical Co. , --NW cor Orange & ColtonShell Company R. J. Hargis --339 Orange Street (Smart & Final) Geo . N. King --201 E. State Street (Sherman Garage) ; The applications being approved by the Building Inspector Were granted upon motions , duly made, seconded and adopted. ^PEED The Clerk presented a deed from Mentone Water Company, a Corporation, uconveying to the City certain realty and water, commonly known as the Mentone j°later 'i Company system, duly recorded, together with policies of title insurance, which were ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS it The following communications were presented and ordered filed: I'. From Hill, Moran & Bledsoe, Attorneys, relative to Highway 99 aooeal case; 'I From Swing and Swing relative to Christine Lindenberg judgment against the ,City in Highway 99 case; IFrom Mitchell & Johnson relative to balance of fee claimed in the Southern 1 rCalifornia Edison Company franchise matters. From City of Elsinore advising of the Citrus Belt League Meeting July 24, '1936. The Clerk was directed to make reservations for five dinners. HIGHWAY 99 All matters pertaining to Highway 99, were duly and regularly continued j]and adjourned to the next regular meeting. WEEDS The question of amount of charge to be made for cleaning weeds from private ; property was considered at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded Eby Councilman Fowler, that a charge of 81.00 plus the contract price as wages for each ,;parcel cleared be made, was unanimously adopted, and the Engineer was authorized and ;directed to so certify the list to the City Clerk for addition to the respective properties affected on the 1936-37 tax roll. d PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRACKS The Engineer reported that the Pacific Electric Railway Company had advised ]him of its desire to begin, in a few days, the removal of its car tracks on the Smiley 1 1 332 jHeights line per decision of the State Railroad Commission, heretofore filed. The matter Iof improving the street when the tracks are removed was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for conference with Pacific Electric officials and report back to this Board at as early date as possible, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Council- man Fowler, unanimously adopted. W. P. A. PROJECTS The Engineer advised the Board that it would be necessary to revamp all City projects now in operation to meet the 1936 Federal set-up, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Engineer was directed to prepare the necessary papers, and the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. The Engineer was directed to prepare and submit to this Board a W.P.A. project for a gravity water line in Mill Creek near the Igo ranch holdings. The Engineer was authorized to contact property owners east of Cajon Street and north of Summit Avenue relative to an outfall sewer project under W.P.A. and report his findings to this Board. The Engineer was directed to prepare and submit to this Board sometime this fall, a W. P. A. project for a public swim pool near the Northwest corner of ' Texas and State Streets. _CITY HALL Councilman Spoor brought up the matter of building a new City Hall. The , Engineer advised that it would be necessary to revise the cost estimate of the three projects heretofore approved for same to meet the 1936 W.P.A. set-up. C. E. Blanc was present and stated that the necessary changes to meet the new program would be approxi- mately $7500.00 each for projects No. 0536-719 and 720, construction of new building, Hand $1000.00 fpr project No. 0536-721, demolition of old building. After due consider- ' ation, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, the Engineer was authorized and directed to make the changes necessary to conform to the 1936 program, and the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. The question of financing the City 's part of the cost was next considered and a motion by Councilman Spoor that the sum of not to exceed $20.000.00 be borrowed from the Cemetery Endowment Fund for construction of a new City Hall and to be secured by deed of trust or other instrument that will adequately protect and secure said Fund; the sum so borrowed to bear 4% interest payable semi-annually4 plan and to be repaid on an amortizedAof not exceeding $350.00 per month including interest. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and adopted by the unanimous vote of the 'Board. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly ', adopted, the Mayor and Councilmen Maccubbin and Clapp were appointed as a Committee and II ' authorized to secure quarters and make the plans necessary for vacating the City Hall if'i and when the work of demolition of the building starts. � J 333 FIRE_CHIEF Upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin, and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the Fire Chief was granted permission to attend a meeting of a portion of International Association of Fire Chiefs at Chicago, July 27,_ 1936, and the sum of $50.00 was appropriated toward the expense, chargeable to the Fire 'Department appropriation. BUSINESS L C_EN,?ES e.� The status of solicitors and license fees charged, particularly applying to photographers coupons, etc. , was brought up by the Mayor and action deferred, pending a re-draft of the Business License Ordinance. The Mayor also called attention to a certain type of card advertising 'I, put out by one of the local beer houses, which was referred to the Police Commissioner kth a recommendation that the Police Chief and department take the necessary steps to ban such advertising methods. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Clapp suggested that the new Highway 99 be officially given ' i one name from Colton Avenue to the East City limits; that the vacancy in the City_ Attorneyship be filled; that annoyance from dust occasioned by the opening of Second Street from State to Central be eliminated The Mayor requested Councilmen to give some thought to the naming of the new highway, and the Street Commissioner to look after, I;the Second Street matter, with no action as to Attorney vacancy. I ' Councilman Spoor sought the attitude of the Council on the sale of a ;:piece of City_property, Northwest corner of Texas Street and Highway 99. Council members ;' expressed the opinion that a sale would not be good policy at this time and suggested the ! party desiring the property submit a lease proposal . Bills and Salaries were ordered oaid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. !; No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting !adjourned. li Attest: i /j / s �j I i . %r� a YI�KJ' 1' City Clerk yor of the Oy of edl ds, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II, 334 Redlands, California August 5, 1936 2 O 'clock, P. M. !! ' A regular meeting of the City Coyncil, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes 01 the last regular meeting were read and approved. SET BACK LINE - Hearing This being the time set by public notice given for a hearing on Petition No. L149 of R. E. Kilpatrick, by H. S. Abbott, agent, for change in the set back line on San Gorgonio Drive at lots 31, 32, 33 and 59 of Moore & Woodworth Brookside Sub. , Ernest A. Brummeler presented a protest to any change in same, signed by forty-six or eight residents and property owners in the subdivision, which was ordered filed. The Building inspector displayed plans for a proposed improvement by Mr. Kilpatrick. E. A. Moore of the Planning Commission expressed himself as favoring the change if and ' when assured the proposed improvement would be made. The matter was considered at some length, and without definite assurance that 'r. Kilpatrick would build as per plans exhibited, the Mayor suggested that the only question before the Council was for a change in the set back line as requested in the petition. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the petition for said change was denied by the unanimous ,, vote of the Board, Councilman Spoor having entered the Chamber during the consideration of the petition. REPORT W. R. Patterson, owner of a grove on the Pest side of Church Street, south of Lugonia Avenue, addressed the Council in request for removal of palm trees from his property frontage, claiming the palm tree roots were ruining his grape fruit trees. The Clerk read the Planning Commission report recommending that the roots of the palms on the grove side be cut, and the said recommendation w&s approved and ordered under supervision of the Engineer and Street Commissioner, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor. I 11 The recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Petition of Joe Jacinto for removal of two pepper trees on the south side of East Palm Avenue just east' of Roosevelt Road be granted, was approved upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The annual report of the Clerk, the report of the annual audit by G . E. Mullen, and the July monthly report of the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department and Build- '': ing Inspector were presented and ordered filed. The question of publication and printing pamphlets of the Clerk' s annual report was laid over to the next regular meeting. BIDS ' The Clerk presented sealed proposals for printing 500 or 1000 booklets of , 335 , the codified general ordinances of the City as follows: Citrograph Printing Co . 500-$150.00 1000-$200.00 • extra page - 3.15 - 4.00 Arthur Commercial Press 500-$158.65 1000-$206 .10 206 .10 extra page - 3.15 - 4..00 • o motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp that an award for 500 copies be made to the Citrograph Printing Company per bid was adopted by the unanimous ' vote of the Council. pfJVACANCY - Attorney The question of filling the vacancy in the City Attorney position was efc next considered at some length. A motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman ' Clapp that a salary of $50.00 a month for an initial period of six months was unanimously adopted. The Clerk presented the applications of Robert M. Bradley, Jr. , Henton S. Brenan and Paul B. Wilson for the position. The applications were ordered filed for ; future reference it being agreed among Council members that applications for said position H be received up to and including the next regular meeting and that an appointment be made at the first regular meeting in September,123fi. APPLICATIONS The application of J. Bright to hang a sign at 122 north Fifth Street, and the application of Mrs. C. E. Scamell to change the location of the sign at 306 Orange Street, were presented by the Clerk. The applications having been approved by the Building Inspector were granted under supervision of the Building Inspector, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted. 1 The application of Henry E. Tibbetts, 23 Cajon Street, for permission to ! sell camel corn confection on the streets was presented by the Clerk and after due jconsideration was denied by the unanimous vote of the Board. Action upon the application of the Richfield Oil Company for permission I' to change the width of driveways at its place of business, northeast corner of State and Beacon Streets, was deferred until the next regular meeting . COMMUNICATIONS 1,1 The following communications were presented and ordered filed: I,. From Department of Natural Resources relative to an initiative measure to', appear on the Nome ver baot; bll � From Chairman Grier of the County Board of Supervisors in redly to this �I ,' City ' s request for County aid toward the expense of fire calls outside of the City From H. S. Williamson, President of the Chamber of Commerce, relative to Orange show exhibit appropriation reservation. A communication from Charles J. Clock, M. D. , requesting the closing of an alley in Crescent heights Subdivision, running westerly from thonterey "A" Street and ; south of Monterey "C" Street, was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for investigation and report to this Council. ! IJ 336 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Mayor Bruggemeyer at this time requested the board for a leave of !;absence from the State for a month or so. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by (Councilman Fowler, the request was granted. The mayor suggested the appointment of a I' 'Mayor pro tem to serve during his absence. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Fowler, Councilman Maccubbin was named Mayor pro tem and Mayor Bruggemeyer'' 'surrendered the gavel to Councilman Maccubbin who presided during the remainder of the session, Mayor Bruggemeyer occupying Councilman Maccubbin's chair at the table. STREETS Mayor Bruggemeyer brought up the matter of improvement by the County ,of certain streets in the City from County gas tax money and recommended the adoption of' the following resolution in order to expedite matters: WHEREAS, the Supervisors of San Bernardino County have agreed with the City Council of Redlands to pave and ' repair certain streets in said City, and WHEREAS, a question has arisen as to the liability of said County in so doing NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That in consid- eration of said County officials performing the work on said Streets as aforesaid, the said City of Redlands will defend and hold harmless said County and each of its officials from any and all claim for damages arising out of said work. LUpon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, the resolution was I'adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. Councilman Spoor urged this Board to make an earnest effort to secure a larger portion of Count :as tax mone for local Cit streets, stating that this City has not in the pa:t received its just part. Upon motion duly made, seconded and 'unanimously adopted, the Street Commissioner and Engineer were directed to draft a letter 'for Council consideration and approval, after which the same -shall be presented to the Board of Supervisors. SII The Clerk presented the verbal proposal of mrs. E. A. Barry, 702 West ',`, jFern Avenue to convey to the City a 30 foot strip of land for extension of Norwood Street from Clark Street to Fern Avenue. Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for Ilinvestigation and report to this Board. DEEDS The Clerk presented the following deeds for Brockton Avenue west of 'Texas Street for a 4.0 foot street: Fred E. & Bertha L. Putnam C. E. & Flossie Tartt M. AL & Emily Soares Edw. G. & Edna Gleitsman I . 0. & Mary ii. Burton Lewis & Lura Kime William & Edna R. Passer I1Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the deeds were accepted 'land ordered placed of record. 337 0BDINt _E Ordinance No. 786, Fixing the Tax Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the fiscal year 1936-37, introduced at the last regular meeting was read, and duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes; Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None. ,-� .HIGHWAY #99 Councilman Clapp again brought up the matter of a uniform name for the 'knew Highway (#99) through this City. Councilman Fowler stated that other cities were 1, considering the same matter and suggested that no action be taken at this time by this Board, and it was so ordered. Mayor Bruggemeyer recommended that the firm of Hill, Morgan & Bledsoe, p I Attorneys representing this City in the appeal case of Highway #99, be paid $1000 on their fee, per letter heretofore filed. After due consideration and motion duly seconded the recommendation of the Mayor was adopted with Councilman Spoor voting "No", and the P Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of Highway W99 Fund. iiUpon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, all matters pertaining to Highway #99 were continued and adjourned till the next regular meeting . I; WATER LINE - W. Colton Ave. Extension Councilman Clapp reported that the extension of water main for service to: residents on West Colton Avenue, per petition No. 4148 of E. Q. Sullivan, et al, was to , be set us as a W. P. A. •ro 'ect or be said for by Mr. Sullivan, this to be determined it after further consideration, and the details of the plan to be reported to this Board at the next regular meeting. PROJECTS Councilman Clapp advised the Board that a W. P. A. project for a t40 ' x 60' swimming pool near the northwest corner of State andTexas Streets was ready, and upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized ',' and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. The Engineer was directed to prepare and submit plans for a W. P. A. Project for improvement of the Terrace park between Orange Street and Sixth Street south jof Lugonia Avenue; for Highway signs on #99; and for filtration at the plunge. TREASURER 'I Treasurer Tripp recommended that Thelma Stoddard, Cashier, be appointed Assistant Treasurer, which recommendation was approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. ' The Treasurer further recommended that Miss Stoddard 's salary be fixed at' $110.00 per month. Finance Commissioner Spoor voiced opposition to the increase at this, time, stating there were several small irregularities which he hoped to present to the Ali Board in the very near future for correction. Mayor Bruggemeyer moved that the recommend- n!l JJ ' ation as to salary be approved, but received no second. Councilman Spoor assured the 'Treasurer that due consideration would soon be given the recommendation along with otheril jcases needing adjustment. POLICE COMMISSIONER Councilman Fowler recommended the purchase of a new sign for the Police Department at its new location. The recommendation was approved, upon motion duly made, ! Hseconded and adopted,. The Commissioner suggested that the five minute loading zones for Orange Street at State Street and at Citrus Avenue be changed to 15 minute; that 5 minute loading zones be placed on Cajon Street at Blomquist & Blecha market, and on State Street iat the Colsman Furniture Store; that the "turn against red" sign at State & Orange be 'removed; that a"bus stop" sign be placed at the Copeland bus service on West State Street; I,that _signals be placed on Highway #99 in an effort to curtail speeding. The recommendations !were left in the hands of the Police Commissioner with full power to act. RESOLUTION No. 518 Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, a two hour parking zone was authorized for Central Avenue from Fifth to Sixth Streets, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the following named street within the City of Redlands be placed under traffic control as follows: That parking of cars on both sides of East Central Avenue from the Easterly line of Fifth Street to the Westerly line of Sixth !I Street between the hours of eight o 'clock A. M. and six o 'clock P. M. every day I (Sundays and Holidays excepted) be limited to two hours. That the Police Commissioner caused to be prepared and properly installed and maintained appropriate signs in compliance with the prov- isions of said Chapter 590 of the statutes and amendments of 1935 and that when properly and lawfully signed, the regulation of parking upon said street and in the manner hereinbefore set forth, shall be in full force andeffect and anyone violating such regulation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in the manner provided in the penal provisions of Ordinance No. 693. BUILDING INSPECTO ;. The Mayor stated that the Building Inspector planned a two weeks vacation L .beginning August 15, 1936, and that Assistant Inspector Tracy would be in charge of the ,',department during that period. P. E. TRACKS REMOVAL �I The Engineer and Street Commissioner reported that the P. F. Railway . Company are ready to comply with franchise provisions as to streets when the car line isL removed. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Council members attention was called to the time of the meeting of the li 0 339 City Board of Equalization at 10 o 'clock, A. M. , August 10, 1936, and the Mayor requested that a quorum, at least, be present. II CITY HALL Engineer Hinckley advised the board that Architect Mitcham would have H the plans for the new City Hall ready for final inspection of the Council in a few days. Councilman Fowler :was named as a Committee on building to look after various details 1-1 CC leading up to the work. G LIQUOR LICENSE Mayor Bruggemeyer reported that he was ,informed that an application for a liquor store at Third Street and Stuart Avenue had been filed with the State Board. Members of the Council expressed opposition to same, but saw no way to prevent it. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. I;I Attest: City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. $ - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - li Redlands, California August 19, 1936 2 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, ! held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Spoor, Acting Mayor Maccubbin, the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. I Absent: Mayor Bruggemeyer. A large number of citizens being present, the Mayor informed them that the Council was ready to hear anyone having matters to present. Mrs. Harry Gunning, 96 San Gorgonio Drive, addressed the Council in opposition to the location Iof the proposed swimming pool near the corner of West State and Texas Streets, and filed a protest signed by a great number of property owners and residents of that ,, vicinity. Mrs. Maytie Goodloe advised the Council that the House of Neighborly Service would welcome the .00l at a location ad 'oinin: its .ro .ert . E. A. Brummeler, 56 North Buena Vista Street, also voiced his opposition as a property owner. Councilman Clapp ; informed the protestants that five sites were under consideration and that the location had not been decided upon. The matter was considered at some length, the Council II', � P I I 340 assured those present that they would have an opportunity to be heard when plans are worked out and a location is selected. Further action was deferred. ATTORNEY— VACANCY Attorneys Robert M. Bradley„ Ernest J. Kubeck and Raul Wilson addressed the Council in furtherance of their application for the position of City Attorney, now vacant. The Clerk presented a withdrawal letter from Attorney Henton S. Brenan and a letter from F. E. Winn endorsing Attorney Brenan for the position, both of which were ' ordered filed. The Clerk also presented an application from Attorney Lewis L. Clark, Jr;. , of Hollywood, which was ordered filed, Council members expressing themselves as favoring' a local Attorney, and the Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Clark's application. Mark Watterson, a local graduate Attorney, not yet passed the State Bar Examination, addressed the Council seeking the position should the vacancy be not filled ; before his admittance to the bar. Action upon the applications was deferred until the i; next meeting. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Mayor of Santa Monica extending an invitation to the City Council and officials to attend the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities to be held at Santa Monica on September 9-12, 1936, was presented and ordered filed. Upon question, the Council was informed that the City has not Haid its II annual dues to the League, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the annual dues for the calendar year 1936, in the sum of $175.00 was ordered paid and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the general City Department Fund. A communication from Attorney General Webb, relative to use of Cemetery Endowment Funds for building a new City Hall, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Division of Highways advising of the apportionment of July, 1936, payment of i cent gas tax allocation for Major Streets, Ii amounting to $3139.20, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from A. E. Tracy, Deputy Building Inspector, requesting ',, an appropriation of $25.00 for expenses to attend a meeting of Electrical Inspertorc at Fresno, California, September 21-24, 1936, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the request was granted and a warrant ordered to issue accordingly. APPLICATIONS The application of T. R. Rex to hang a sign at 101West Central Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The Application having been approved by the Building ' Inspector, was unanimously granted, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by ' '' Councilman Clapp. The application of Andrew G. Blompuist, endorsed by a number of citizens, 341 for a Position as traffic officers was presented and ordered filed. Thea application of Margaret Jure. 503 Third Street, for a permit to Pp g > operate two poo] tables, lunch counter and card table at 503 Third Street, was presented and referred to the Police Commissioner and Chief of Police for investigation and recommendation. AUTO PURCHASE CC) 2p The Engineer suggested a trade-in of the Studebaker car now operated by himself for a new car for his use in the Street and Water Departments. After due I consideration, the suggestion was approved, with 75% and 255 of the cost to be borne by ' the Water and Street Departments,_nspectively4 upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, with Councilman Clapp voting "No" . II BIDS Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the City Clerk was 1 authorized and directed to call for sealed. Proposals for the follo�:ing: Purchase of auto Auto fleet insurance Street Lamps I Bids to be opened at the regular meeting on September 2, 1936. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Board of Health and Community Rerreatinn for July, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. WEST COLTON AVENUE WATER MAINS Councilman Clapp reported that the Petition No. 4.148, E. Q. Sullivan, et al, for extension of mains and for water service on West Colton Avenue .Lest of Mountain View Avenue has been set up as a W. P. A. project and sent to the_ County Board I/ H after which it will come to this Board for execution. i Engineer Hinckley reported that completed detail plans of the proposed new City Hall as approved by members of this Board on August 13, 1936, were now in the hands of the State W. P. A. Street Commissioner requested and was granted further time as to verbal. Proposal of Mrs. Bary to donate land for one-half width of Norwood Street extension between Clark Street and rern Avenue. ORDINANCE Proposed 0rdinance No .__Za8 A, adopting by reference Codified Ordinance No. 788, was introduced, read and laid over under the rules. 11 LEAGU&DF CALIFORNIA MEETING The Mayor announced the next regular meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held at Corona on the evening of August 28, 1936, at which time district officers will be install-d including Councilman Spoor of this 11 Board, as President. • Ij n 342 DRIVEWAYS The application of Richfield Oil Company filed at the last regular meeting for widening of its driveways at its place of business, Northeast corner of Latate and Beacon bt.reeta, was next considered and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adnpte_d , permission was granted, to widen same to a width not to exceed 40 feet, under plans and supervision of the City Engineer. HIGRY'AY # 99 The question of lights at the interserio of Tennessee, Texas, First, ,1 Sixth and Ninth Streets with Highway #99 was next considered. Some opposition was expressed to the sodium vapor type temporarily installed at Texas Street intersection and upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Southern California Edison Comp ny. P was requested to temporarily place a Novalox type at First Street intersection for a ' try out, under supervision of the Engineer. All other matters pertaining to Highway #99 were continued to the next x_egular meeting. TREASURER The City Treasurer informed the Council that one Redlands City Park Bond. was available for purchase by the City, and after due consideration and upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to purchase said bond at a rate to yield not less than le interest net, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of the Cemetery Endowment Fund. Upon recommendation of the Clerk and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, P P P , seconded by Councilman Fowler, duly adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed 11 to transfer the sum of $1673.57 from the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund to the General City Department Fund for re-imbursement of said fund £Qr_payments make for._ street work for period of May 20 to July 31, 1936. BUSINESS LICENSES The question of sales of refreshments by auto on the streets near the bowl was raised by the denial at the last meeting of the application of Mr. Tibbett to 1,, sell some confection on the streets by hand. After due consideration, and upon motion I of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, duly adopted, the sale of merchandise, at the bowl on public meeting nights was ordered discontinued, under police regulation. BUS LINE., ETC,_ The Police Commissioner advised of a change in the route of the Motor Transit local buses, the new route coming in on Brookside Avenue to Cajon Street, on Cajon to Vine, on Vine to Sixth, on Sixth to Citrus, on Citrus to bus station. Going out on Citrus to Orange, on Orange to Colton, on Colton to Sixth, on Sixth to Citrus, on Citrus to outside. 1 d I , t 343 STREET MAINTENANCE - County Gas Tax Councilman Spoor to whom the matter of securing more of County gas tax for improvement of City Streets was referred at the last meeting filed a letter from the District Attorney and a proposed resolution in connection therewith for adoption Ley this City. Councilman Spoor read and submitted a letter addressed to tb e County IjBoard of Supervisors setting for this City' s grounds for the request. The letter was CO approved by the unanimous vote of the Board and the City Clerk was directed to convey same to said Board of County Supervisors and to retain a copy for his files. Action I upon the proposed resolution submitted y the District Attorney was deferred until next meeting. DEPUTY CITY CLERK The City Clerk reported to the Council the appointment of W. J Hartzell as a deputy City Clerk, without pay, to serve if and when the City Clerk is absent. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: , / : . $a . 9u City - er Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Ij Redlands, California `j' 'i ,September 2, 1936 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 Clapp and Fowler, Acting Mayor Maccubbin, the ' City Treasurer, the City Engineer, and Deputy City Clerk Hartzell. ' Absent: Mayor Bruggemeyer, Councilman Spoor, and the City Clerk. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. BIDS This being the date set, as advertised, for the opening of the bids for public liability and property damage insurance of the City fleet of cars, a new automobile for use of the Superintendent of the Water and Street Departments, and for incandescent lamps, the following proposals were publicly opened and declared: ; :344 Fleet Insurance Dike and Company Pacific Automobile Insurance Co. Western Casualty and Surety Co. Dexter and Saver, Inc., United Pacific Insurance Co. of Seattle Redlands Insurance Agency General Insurance Co. of America On motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously carried, it was resolved to refer the matter of awarding the insurance to the Mayor, or Acting Mayor, and the Finance Commissioner, with power to act. Incandescent Lamps e P Nash Electric Company Orange Belt Electric Shop Winn' s Orange Drug Store After due consideration and discussion, said bids were ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the matter of awarding the bid was continued until the next regular meeting. Automobile A. C. Almind Dictator) $870.00 Service Motor Co. Plymouth) 768.27 Dodge) 819.14 A. Osbun Co. Ford V8-Std 4 door Sedan) 700.65 (Ford V8 Sedan 1 with trunk) 726.99 (Used 1936 4 door Sedan) 672.50 Zook's Repair Shop (Plymouth) 725.46 Lange & Runkel (Chevrolet) 683.00 All figures are net after deduction of allowance made for 1929 Studebaker Sedan. After due consideration and discussion, said bids were ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the matter of awarding the bid was continued until the next regular meeting. APPLICATIONS The written applications of Kenneth_Jacobs, Lima, Ohio, for position of Director of Recreation and Helen Lee MacKeller for position of City Attorney were II'I ,presented and ordered filed. REPORTS The reports of the City Judge, Fire Department and Building Inspector. for the month of August 1936 were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on August 31, 1936, was presented and ordered filed . Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, August 31, 1936 at 7: 30 P. M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, Members, A. H. Collins, W. C. Collett, Isaac Ford, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. 345 Petition of D. Hynson to erect a lath I/ Pacific greenhouse on Pacific near Highland Avenue was presented and on motion of Collins, seconded by Collett, and carried, permission was recommended, subject to revocation by the Council. Petition of Frank R. miller to remove two volunteer Pepper trees on Ridge Street was presented and on motion by Collett, seconded by Collins, permission was recommended. Location of swimming_pool_ on north side was 1-1 informally discussed. CJ � • Mr. Ford reported good progress on the opening_ of Smiley Heights, Report was made by Chairman Moore that Mr. Boyd was not willing at this time to deed to the City land for the establishment of a—park between Mariposa Drive and Garden Street as was presented to the Commission at a past meeting. Upon motion duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the recommendation 'iof the Commission regarding the petition of D. Hynson was approved. The recommendation of the Commission regarding the petition of VFrank D. Miller was continued for further consideration at the next regular meeting. FRANCHISE TAX Statements of the Pacific Electric Railway Company for the period ', August 2, 1935 , to July 19, 1936, showing franchise tax due the City in the amounts ; of 51.77 and $73. 40 under Ordinances Number 262 and 280 respectively were presented Iand ordered filed, checks in payment of said amounts were deposited with the any ' Treasurer. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed; r' From Anna E. Wiles inappreciation of the refund of her husband' s ; business license; From Lnuis H. Burke, legal counsel for the League of California Municipalities, deg to give an opinion regarding the right, of this City to use the Cemetery Endowment Funds in the construction of a new City Hall; A communication from Bondholders Protective Committee of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company regarding a_fozeclosure sale of bonds was presented and ordered filed. Communications from the League of California Municipalities, President of California League of Park and Forestry Executives, the California Association of Dairy and Milk Inspectors, Schwabacker-Frey Company, and the California Sewage Works lAs_s_o_c_iatian. regarding t.endan.e, _exhibits, display spate, etc. at the eonventioZLof the League of California Municipalities at Santa Monica to be held September 9 to 12, 11936, were presented and ordered filed. REFUND - Delinquent Taxes_ Deputy Clerk Hartzell presented a verbal request on behalf of Pete Lurk for a reduction in the amount of delinquent city taxes against property described II li II �, 346 ' as Columbia Tract, Lot 12, Block 9, in the name of the State of California. The total amount of delinquent taxes being $62.76. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, it was decided to accept 526 . 31 from Mr. Burk _in full payment for said delinquent city taxes, waiving all 11 claims for_penalties and interest. CEMETERY RULES AND REGALATIQNB C uncilmanClapprecomend_ecLc tain changes in the rules and regulations for Hillside Cemetery. After due consideration, the Clerk was directed to , provide copies of the proposed rules and regulations for each councilman for study. The matter was continued to the next regular meeting for further consideration. Cast_of improving the driveways in Hillside Cemetery was discussed at some length, after which the City Engineer was authorized and directed to procure and ' furnish data as to cost with the idea of having the matter set up as a W. P. A. project., SWIMMING POOL By unanimous vote of the three Council members present, the matter of the location of the West-end Swimming Pool, so called, was referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation. TRANSFER - FTTNDE Upon recommendation of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, transfer of g12,000.O0 from the , Redlands City Sewer Bond, 1931- Principal Fun&, to the City Department Fund was authorized, such fund to be repaid when tax money is available. CITY ATTORNEY The matter of appointment of a City attorney was continued to the ' next regular meeting. CLAIM - DeWitt Mitcham The claim of DeWitt Mitcham for architectural services on the proposed, new City Hall building_ was presented and held for further consideration, no action being taken at this time. FINANCE COMMISSIONER Councilman Fowler was appointed Finance Commissioner pro tem during the absence of rinance Commissioner Spoor. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance ' Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the ine_e_ting adjourned. Attest: a Cit Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California �I 41A-rerc ,1 347 it Redlands, California ' September 3, 1936 Two O 'clock, P. M. A Special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called and held at the regular pla e of m e ing. Present; Councilman Fowler and Clapp, Acting Mayor Maccubbin, the ,-i 1' 111 CY-D City Engineer and the Deputy City C]a'k Hartzell. r� I! Q Absent; Councilman bpoor, Bruggemeyer p , Ma, or y and the City Clerk. Ralph Motherspaw from the Highway Department of the County of San Bernardino presented a request that the City of Redlands grant authority to San Bernardino County to proceed with the improvement and maintenance of San Bernardino ' Avenue and Sunset Drive. Councilman Fowler offered the following resolution which was seconded b y Councilman Clapp and zi. • -•_ r. A- . r -.. . 4 • s vote of the three members ' present, towit: RESOLVED, that the roadways of San Bernardino Avenue throughout its length from West to East City limits and the northerly branch of Sunset Drive from the East City limits to Hilton Avenue, thence on Hilton Avenue to Franklin Avenue and on Franklin Avenue to Cajon Otreet and the Southerly branch of Sunset Drive from the East. City limits to its intersection with Mariposa Drive be transferred to the County of San Bernardino for improvement and maintenance. P No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned, Attest: /� / k i a GQ. City C er Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California P4419414 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - i 1 348 Redlands, California September R, 1936 Three O' clock, P. M. A special meeting_of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called and held at the regular place of meeting Present: Councilman Clapp, Acting Mayor Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Treasurer, Engineer, and Deputy City Clerk Hartzell. Absent: Councilmen Spoor and Fowler, and the City Clerk. It appearing that the action taken at the special meeting of the City Council held on the third day of September, 1936 was insufficient for the purpose sought, namely, of consenting to the improvement and maintenance of San Bernardino Avenue and Sunset Drive by the County of San Bernardino in that said resolution did not ,.meet the r-•u' _ -m-4_ s • 5- _•_ _ 99 _j! _ 9 •f ha. • of th- Statutes of 1• , being an act denominated "Street and Highway Code", on motion of Councilman Clapp, , seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, unanimously adopted, i was resolved to rescind and to expunge the record of such resolution. The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, on the eighth day of September 1936 in compliance with the provisions of Section 1700 of said "Street and Highway Code", adopted and certified the following Resolution to this Council: WHEREAS, the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation within the County of San Bernardino, State of California, desires to obtain the extension of aid from the County of San Bernardino, under the pursuant to the provisions of Section 1680 to 1704, inclusive, of the Streets ' and Highways' Code of the State of California, Statutes of 1935, page 248, in the maintenance of the streets hereinafter described, within the corporate limits of said City; and WHEREAS, the maintenance of said streets are determined II by the Board of Supervisors to be of general county interest; and WHEREAS, the said City of Redlands has by resolution requested the said Board for such aid, and (See Page 350 ) has by resolution declared that said streets may be declared to be county highways; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, State of California, that the said request of said City of Redlands be granted and that the following described streets: The roadway of San Bernardino Avenue throughout its length from West to East City limits, said roadway being declared as a width of 40 feet, 20 feet on each side of the center line; The roadway of the northerly branch of Sunset Drive from the East City limits to Hilton Avenue; thence on Hilton Avenue to Franklin Avenue and on Franklin Avenue to Cajon Street, said roadway being , declared as a width of 40 feet, 20 feet on each side of the center line; The roadway of the southerly branch of Sunset Drive from the South City limits to its inter- section with Mariposa Drive, said roadway being declared as a width of 40 feet, 20 feet on each side of the center line. 349 711 be and the same are hereby declared to be county highways of said County, subject to the consent of said City and the taking effect of a City Ordinance of said City, consenting to the establishment of the hereinabove described portions of said streets as county highways as provided by law; ! IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of San Bernardino does not assume responsibility for the maintenance, construction, and or repair of sidewalks and curbs and or parking <-" areas, adjacent to the portions of said streets declared to be county highways. Complying with the provisions of said Section 1701, Councilman Clapp introduced ! Ordinance Number 787, which was read and_laid over under the rules. Mayor Bruggemeyer expressed some concern over the declaration of pthe Board of Supervisors set forth in the foregoing resolution in that the action , taken by them might confer sufficient jurisdiction to control the granting of franchises' for the use of said streets by public utilities or railroad companies . The City Clerk ' was instructed to communicate with the DistrictAttorney in San Bernardino, Supervisor Porch and County Surveyor Howard Way in an endeavor to retain for the City control over , the granting of franchises to such public corporations. CITY EMPLOYEES - Outside Labor The City Engineer directed the Council' s attention to the fart that certain of the city employees who are licensed, skilled laborers are, during holidays, Sundays and hours of unemployment by the City, nerforming_private_mrk far_remuneration.. On motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously carried, hit was resolved that the City Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to notify all regular city employees that they shall not, in competition with regular licensed IIskilled labor, take work either by contract or day work during hours when they are off Ir duty from t-h_e_ir regular city employment and that any of such employees who violate f r; this rule are subject to being discharged without further notice. 11 W. P. A. - City Rall Project The it .En_ineer •resented an amended ro •ect fo the n- It hall ! which was discussed at length _particularly in regard to the city financing its share of the cost of such project. On motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman i. Clapp and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the Acting Mayor and City Treasurer Abe and they are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute such amended project for and on behalf of the City of Redlands. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting jadjourned. Attest: DDS 9 &a e City Clerk Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California Ai w - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - j' 350 Redlands, California September 16, 1936 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 Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbj_n, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with the City Treasurer, Engineer and Deputy City Clerk Hartzell. Absent: City Clerk. The minutes of the last regular meeting held on September 2, 1936, and. the sepcial meetings held on September 3 and 8, 1936, respectively, were read and approved. _ SAN BERNARDINO AVENUE Howard Way, County Surveyor, addressed the Council in regard to the County taking over portions of San Bernardino Avenue and Sunset Drive as County highways ' for purposes of construction, maintenance, etc. , and presented the following amended res:; olution, adopted by the County Board of Supervisors, in keeping with a verbal agreement between the Board of Supervisors and members of this Council, which was ordered filed: WHEREAS, the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation within the County of San Bernardino, State of California, desires to obtain the extension of aid aid from the County of San Bernardino, under and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 1680 to 1704, inclusive, of the Streets ' and Highways ' Code of the State of California, Statutes of 1935, page 248, in the maintenance of the streets hereinafter described, within the corporate limits of said City; and WHEREAS, the maintenance of said streets is determined by the Board of Supervisors to be of general county interest; and WHEREAS, the said City of Redlands has by Resolution requested the said Board for such aid, and has by resolution declared that said streets may be declared to be county highways; • NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, State of California, that the said request of said City of Redlands be granted in part and r1m r-i m that the following described streets: g E .• 0 q H o The roadway of San Bernardino Avenue from the east `1-+ +' line of Orange Street easterly to the east city limits, m ° said roadway being declared as a width of 40 feet, 20 .? o $ feet on each side of the center line; a The roadway of the northerly branch of Sunset Drive o -P o o w from the east city limits to Hilton Avenue; thence mg�4d gm on Hilton Avenue to Franklin Avenue and on Franklin O m g o a Avenue to Cajon Street, said roadway being declared "' `' m N as a width of 40 feet, 20 feet on each side of the (1-140 0 center line; H r � , ro 4 ' '� The roadway of the southerly branch of Sunset Drive o 4-1 0 •P •r from the south city limits to its intersection with a, m Mariposa Drive, said roadway being declared as a P o g o width of 40 feet, 20 feet on each side of the center 4-1 H rI line, rl a) 0) U ' m cda N be and the same are hereby declared to be county highways of said County, subject to the consent of said City and the 0 +3 a ,vi+3 taking effect of a City Ordinance of said City, consenting °m M to the establishment of the hereinabove described portions n of said streets as county highways as provided by law; 351 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of San Bernardino does not assume responsibility for the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of sidewalks and curbs and/or parking areas, adjacent to the portions of said streets declared to be county highways. _S_ETB K_,INE -- Garage Building Inspector Cooper sought action from the Council regarding the "{ setback line of a garage being constructed too close to the property line at 420 Fourth Cr) Q Street L. Cell) in violation of the (M. provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. After due consideration and discussion, upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the Building ' Inspector was directed to enforce the ordinance. APPLICATTONS _ The application of Ivan Hinerman for permission to e'ect and maintain a Sidewalk clock at 109 Orange Street was presented and ordered filed. Upon recommendation Hof the Building Inspector the application was granted by the unanimous vote of this ' Council. Application of the dash Electric Company for permission to install electric signs on the new building of the Redlands Oil Company, Northwest corner of Citurs Avenue and Third Street was presented. Said signs having heretofore been installed, ii upon verbal authorization of certain Councilmen, and since they are entirely in keeping with the building restrictions, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Council- ; man Clapp, unanimously adopted, the application was granted. CITY HALL PROD CL Architect DeWitt Mitcham presented a letter from Ralph B . Smith, Director ! of W. P. A. of this District, together with a copy of a letter from Charles Roeth, , Director of State W. P. A. , requesting a letter from. this City setting forth its under- standing of the fact that the W. P. A. is assuming no responsibility for the approval of; ( the proposed new City Hall project and that if approved, actual construction will depend, upon the availability of funds and n- -d fo_ th- project to meet the relief labor situa- ,tion in the community, which was ordered filed. After considerable discussion, Mr. ri hMitcham giving further detailed explanation, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by: Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, Mayor Bruggemeyer was authorized and directed Ht. draft a le ter in real to and in camel anc- 'i h he provisions set out in the request . 1' COMMUNTCATIONS I; From the Lions Club seeking the cooperation of this City in a proposed safety campaign which was ordered filed. Council members expressed their approval of Pthe movement and the Mayor was authorized and directed to proclaim the month of October,' 1936 , as "Redlands Safety-First" month. A communication from the Bocky Comfort Mutual Water Company rendering Lcomolaints regarding service rendered by the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company and ;' shortage of water supplied by this City, was presented and ordered filed. After due inconsideration and discussion the matter was referred to the Engineer and Water Commiss- ioner with power to act . II 352 A communication from the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company regarding payments of bonds was read and ordered filed. A communication from the clerk of the Board of Supervisors of San Bernar- dino County advising of the passage of an ordinance denying the request of this City for a direct grant of funds for road purposes was presented and ordered filed. After due 11 consideration and discussion, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the Mayor was directed to acknowledge receipt of the letter from the Board of Supervisors with the suggestion that they furnish funds, equipment, and labor and apply ' the same in repairing and constructing streets within this City under the direction and administration of the county by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fowler, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Ii hoes: None. Not voting: Councilmen Clapp and Maccubbin. A communication from Katherine Field Hotchkiss expressing appreciation for flowers was presented and ordered filed. RESOLJTIQJ, Re, Death of Stewart R. Hotchkiss Owing to the death of Stewart R. Hotchkiss, Library Trustee, the Mayor presented the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin: WHEREAS, an allwise Providence has taken from us Mr. Stewart R. Hotchkiss; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hotchkiss has been vitally connected with the civic, business, social and cultural life of our City for many years; and WHEREAS, the City of Redlands has lost a most valuable member of the Board of Trustees of the Smiley Library, and a fine outstanding citizen, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council hereby express its deepest sympathy to the members of the family in their bereavement; that said Resolution be spread upon the records of this Council and a copy transmitted to Mrs. Hotchkiss. REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer and Board of Health for the month of August were presented and ordered filed. INSURANCE - City Fleet The matter of awarding the public liability and property damage insurance on the City fleet was referred to the +ayor and Finance Commissioner with power to act at the last regular meeting but no action having been taken, after further consideration, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, said bids were ordered filed and the award made to Dexter & Saner, Inc . , for the next ' succeeding year. All other bids were rejected. NEW AUTOMOBILE -Street & Water Dept. Bids for a new automobile for the Street and Water Departments opened ! at the last regular meeting and continued to this date were again considered. After 353 kurther discussion, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, II , unanimously adopted, said bids were ordered filed. • INCANDESCENT LAMPS Bids for incandescent lamps opened at the last regular meeting and continued to this date were again considered, with representatives of the Highgrade Company, and General Electric Company present. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded CCS ,by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the contract was awarded to the Orange Belt 10 Electric Company for the ensuing year. All other bids were rejected. _MVIILK TESTS - A . 4 1S Councilman Clapp entered a protest to the large amount paid by the City for milk tests and water analysis. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman ' i' Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the matter of price to be paid for and the person to perform such service was referred to the Health Commissioner ;, with power to act. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 787, Consenting to the Establishment of Certain Streets Within Said City as Part of the County Highway System, introduced at the special meeting held on September 8, 1936, as an emergency measure, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None. CEMETERY The amended Cemetery rules and regulationspresented at the last regular y ;,meeting by Commissioner Clapp were again considered and upon motion of Councilman iMaccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, said rules were unanimously adopted. Councilman Clapp presented a letter addressed to the City Treasurer and ' ; Council members advising that no monies from the Cemetery Endowment Fund shall be withdrawn for any purpose other than those definitely specified by law, which was ordered filed. WATER DEPARTMENT Councilman Clapp entered a protest concerning conditions in the Water Department stating that the expenditure of funds from said department is not beim handledappoin in an economical and businesslike manner, and recommended and moved the t-' pment of a business manager. Councilman Fowler moved that said matter be laid upon the table, which was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and received the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin. Noes: Councilm anClapp andmayor Bruggemeyer. Bot voting: Councilman Spoor. whereupon the motion was declared lost. Councilman Clapp having moved the appointment :of a business manager which was duly seconded, roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor and mayor Bruggemeyer Noes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin. 'iII 354 HIGHWAY # 99 The Mayor presented a proposed Memorandum of Agreement for the expenditure of att gas tax funds on state highways within the City, said advance from the state ' approximating $100,000.00 to be used for acquisition of rights of way on Central Avenue ' from the west City limits to East State Street at Beacon Street. The agreement was read and explained to the Council and after due consideration, upon motion of Councilman , Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: !, RESOLUTION NO. 519 WHEREAS, the State of California through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has submitted to the City of Redlands a Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of k cent Gas Tax Funds on State Highways in the City of Redlands; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard read said agreement in full and is familiar with the contents thereof, and desires to approve the same, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Redlands that the agreement for expenditures of 1/4 cent Gas Tax Funds on State Highways as submitted by the State of California, through its Department of Public Works, Division of Highways be and the same is hereby approved and adopted on behalf of the City of Redlands and the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Redlands are directed and authorized to sign and execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Redlands. Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, all other matters pertaining to Highway 99 were adjourned and continued to the next regular meeting. SIMS Councilman Clapp again called the attention of the Council to the fact that no signs had been placed upon Highway 99 within the City. The Engineer was directed to ! l ; secure and install said signs at the earliest possible date. Councilman Spoor moved that Councilman Clapp be appointed a Committee of f one to prepare and submit to this Council, City signs and direction signs to Sylvan Park, to be placed upon Highway entrances to the City, which was duly seconded and ' unanimously adopted. PETITION A petition signed by all the druggists in this City requesting the Council ' to pass an ordinance relating to the sale, disposition, distribution and control of fi prophylactics and contraceptives was presented and ordered filed. Copy of an ordinance ' such as has been adopted in other communities was introduced by Councilman Maccubbin and laid over under the rules. CITY ATTORNEY The matter of appointing a City Attorney to fill the vacancy now existing 1, was next considered, after which a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by CouncilH ! man Clapp, unanimously adopted, it was ordered that Paul Wilson be and he is hereby j II 355 Il-77-- appointed City Attorney for the City of Redlands at a salary of $50.00 per month from this date. SWIMMING POOL Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, ;' unanimously adopted, it was decided to recommend to the Planning Commission that the West-end Swimming Pool, so called, be located at the east end of the present City yards 1-1 CYJ ,l (south side of Oriental Avenue east of Texas Street) for their consideration. 4.0 HEALTH OFFICER Councilman Fowler called the Council' s attention to the fact that the salary of Dr. Folkins as Health Officer of the City has been paid by the County of San Bernardino for the past two years and that the City may be presented with a demand for re-imbursement of such salary. The matter was considered at some length but no action was taken. PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRACKS it On motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, 1. unanimously adopted, the Mayor was directed to appoint a Committee of two to inspect and, ' approve the repair and replacements of streets where the Pacific Electric Tracks have been i; removed., and that action of such Committee be the action of this Council. The Mayor ' named Councilmen Spoor and Maccubbin to act on said Committee. Ii RIGHTS OF TAY - MIE-E-T_SS Councilman Maccubbin presented a request from the Division of Highways, ' State of California, for the widening of the right-of-way of Orange Street to 100 feet, i; from the north city limits across the Santa Ana wash to Third Street. After due ' consideration, and to assist the State in its program, the Engineer was directed to prepare the necessary deeds for the widening of said street and to have same executed by ' the property owners. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously badopted, the Engineer was directed to orepare deeds for a right-of-way for Pioneer Avenue F hto a width of .40 feet from Judson Street to the east city limits, and have same executed'. 'Fby the property owners. POLICE CHIEF u r, Upon recommendation of Councilman Fowler, and motion of Councilman Spoor, , ' seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Chief of Police was granted I permission to attend the National Convention of Peace Officers at Kansas City, September' 21-22-23, 1936, and the sum of 850.00 was appropriated toward the expense, chargeable ' to the Police Department appropriation. FINANCES The claim of Dewitt Mitcham for architectural services on the new City Hall project was again considered and laid over for more detailed information. The Mayor called attention to the expending of funds in excess of the budget and department heads were urged to curtail expenditures as much as possible. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. Ili 356 No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest:id_ City Clerk Ma . ► of the City of - 49 ds, Cal ' ornia. ..-&jitidei Ui/ r - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California September 30, 1936 Two O 'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called by the Mayor and held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer;, together with the City Treasurer, Engineer and Attorney. Absent: City Clerk Hook; Albert E. Jones was designated to take the minutes. The reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was dispensed with. ' The &.yor called the meeting to order and read to the Council the proposed ' street improvement project covering various streets to be worked on in the near future. :, _LIBRA_R The Mayor recommended the appointment of Bruce McDaniel to the Board of Library Trustees for the term ending December 31, 1938, vice Stewart R. Hotchkiss, deceased. The recommendation of the Mayor was approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. COMMUNICATIONS The Mayor presented a communication from Ted Fletcher, chairman of the Safety program, for permission to have a parade on October 2, 1936, and the use of the fire truck and loud speaking equipment. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the request was granted under supervision of : the Police Department. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, , permission was also granted to the Safety Commission to print signs on the sidewalks, under supervision of the Police Department. A communication from George T. Warren, Attorney, Hollywood, California, to II Mayor Bruggemeyer regarding satisfaction of judgment of Guaranty Building & Loan jl Association at San Jose against this City (Mangano property) was presented and ordered filed. WATER DEPARTMENT The Mayor called the attention of the Council to an item appearing in the ' Paper regarding the High Line being tapped for water for private use. Engineer Hinckley explained that the High Line was not being tapped but that a portion of the East Lugonia Water Company line was involved. i �I 357 1' Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Spoor, duly adopted, Albert J . Weld was appointed Business Manager of the Water Department at a salary of $150.00 per month. Councilman Clapp also recommended the appointment of Hugo Tieck as City Collector. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted,, ; Mr. Tieck was appointed collectorfof all departments at 85.00 per day with cost of rJ ' transportation allowed, under supervision of the Finance Commissioner. 10 HIGHWAY #99 A communication from the Highway Department relating to the abandonment of state highway, namely, Colton Avenue from Tennessee Street to Orange Street, Orange ' Street from Highway #99 to State Street, and State Street from Orange Street to Beacon Street, with Resolution attached, was presented and ordered filed, said streets being superseded by the new Highway #99. Attention was also called to the provision of the Motor Vehicle Code regarding parallel parking along Orange Street between Colton Avenue and Central Avenue. After due consideration and discussion, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed oto draft a Resolution enforcing parallel parking on Orange Street from Cajon Street to the North City Limits, to be presented at the next regular meeting. ,_ DRIVEWAY - Citrus Avenue The matter of cutting a driveway on the south side of Citrus Avenue between Fourth and Cajon Streets, was referred to the Police Commissioner and City_ Engineer for investigation and report their findings at the next regular meeting. EMPLOYEES - Sick Leave The matter of the City helping any employee who has been off work on account of sickness, after a certain length of time was considered at some length but no ' action was taken at this time. (The case of A. H. Griffiths recent illness brought the Ali ii matter to their attention) . SOUTHERN CALLFORNIAEDISON COMPANY FRANCHISE '' Councilman Spoor spoke at length regarding matters pertaining to the Southern California Edison Company franchise. Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded 'by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, Councilman Spoor was authorized and directed to confer with Mr. Moffat of the Edison Company and present a bill in the amount of is d-mandin: .a ment on the ba ' if _ < s 4 ' . . i • . silver and continu- ing the payment of 2% thereafter. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned., I Attest: % '� /moi/' ���{ ity Clerk Mator of the ity o edland California. titia 4fly4- - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 358 Redlands, California October 7, 1936 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 Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting of September 30, 1936, were read and after minor corrections had been made, were duly approved. ORAL Bruce McDaniel addressed the Council and expressed his appreciation of the honor bestowed upon him in his recent appointment to the Library Board of Trustees, but stated that his real purpose in appearing before the Council was to urge an addition- al appropriation of $500.00 to the Community Music Association in aid of the winter program, and emphasized the benefits derived from same in the building up of the local community spirit of co-operation and friendship. He was assured that due consideration would be given the matter later in the session. C. H. Harris, representing the retail druggist association, addressed the Council in a plea for the passage of proposed Ordinance No. 789 relating to the sale of prophylactic goods. The matter was considered at some length by Council members and said proposed Ordinance introduced at the last regular meeting was read by the City Attorney. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, Section 8 of said proposed ordinance was amended by striking out all the words in said Section 8 following the word "place" in the second line of said section, and action' upon the Ordinance as amended was deferred until the next regular meeting. M. L. Cell, local realtor, addressed the Council in a request that Prospect Street from Cajon Street to Fountain Avenue be cleared of the weeds in the Street and parking space. Referred to the Street Commissioner and Engineer with full power to act, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector, Fire Depart-i ment and Recreation Superintendent Tieck for the month of September , 1936, were presented and ordered filed. Upon recommendation of the Clerk and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, duly adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $3071.99 from the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund to the General City Department Fund for re-imbursement of said fund for payments made for ' street work for period of August 1 to September 30, 1936 . Councilman Spoor reported that he had granted Mrs. Mullen, President of L ,the Community Music Association, permission to use a room at the prosellis as an office.!' 359 The action of Commissioner Spoor was ratified by the Council. ELANNING COMMISSION ' The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of October 5, 1936, was presented and ordered filed: Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, Oct. 5, 1936 at 7: 30 P. M. , City Hall. Ti Present: Chairman E. h. Moore, A. H. Collins, W. C . Collett, ca Isaac Ford, Jackson Rigbey and Secretary C . A. Maccubbin. to rm Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Petition of Elsie Pfitzenmaier to remove four Palm trees at 1720 North Church St . was presented and on motion by Collett, seconded by Rigbey and carried, petition was denied. Petition of P. J . Barton and Ed Chambers to change set back line on Glenwood Drive between Parkwood Dr. and South Buena Vista St. was presented and on motion by Williamson, seconded by Collins and carried, petition was recommended. Petition of F. A. Hill for permission to remove Pepper trees on Fifth Ave. and also on LaSalle St . along his 10 acre grove presented and on motion by Williamson, seconded by Collins and carried that petition be laid on table for further investigation. The matter of location of so called West End swimming pool as recommended by the City Council was presented and after a detail explanation by City Engineer Hinckley as to the advantages of this location it was moved by Collett, seconded by Williamson and carried, location was approved. Mention was made of a petition to be presented by the Lugonia Water Co. for the removal of Ash trees on the north side of East Lugonia Ave. from Orange St. to Judson St. No action was taken by the Commission. The matter of voting out that portion of Roosevelt Road East of Oak St . was presented by Chairman E. A. Moore. The law of procedure was also quoted by Mr. Moore. The matter was referred to City Attorney Wilson for further investigation of the law. The matter of signing Roosevelt Road on City property East of the pumping plant and also signing Central Ave. on City property West of Texas St. with a Redlands sign was presented by Council- man Clapp. Moved by Rigbey, seconded by Collett and carried that ' the Commission approve the signing as above and that plans of signs be submitted at a future meeting . Upon motipns duly made, 2conded and adopted, the recommendations of the Planning Commission denying the petition of E. Pfitzenmaier for removal of palm trees ' at 1720 North Church Street, and the endorsement of the Planning Commission of the location of the West-end swimming pool were approved. The recommendation of the Planning Commission Hlative to change of jlsetback line on Glenwood Drive between Parkwood Drive and Buena Vista Street, was referred Fto Councilmen Clapp and Fowler and Mayor Druggemever with full power to act, upon motion!, Lf Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. EI COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Department of Natural Resources, San Francisco, relating to Proposition No. 4 (Prohibiting Tideland Drilling) on the November election ballot; From Coast Committee for the Shipowners, San Francisco, relative to ' controvers between em.lo ees and emplo er; From Local Option League, San Francisco, relative to liquor propositions lion the November election ballot. 360 RESIGNATION The written resignation of Samuel U. Graham as Deputy City Clerk effective October 15 , 1936, was presented and ordered filed. A vote of appreciation was accorded Mr. Graham, who has served the City for the past 15 years, and the resignation accepted. The City Clerk recommended the appointment of Nevin Maccubbin as a Deputy City Clerk, vice Mr. Graham, resigned, and that his salary be fixed at 8125.00 per month, 'effective October 15, 1936, which recommendation was duly approved by the Council upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp. APPLICATIONS The application of the Electrical Products Corporation, San Bernardino, for permission to hang a Neon sign over the sidewalk at 25 E. State Street (Alder's) , was presented and ordered filed. The application having been approved by the Building inspector, was granted, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. The application of Sam H. Nelms, Nevada Street, for position on the Police force was presented and ordered filed. TAXES - corrections The Clerk presented Petition No. 46, E. & R. , Van Sluys for correction of (in assessment-1936) error/in amount of bill No. 3529; and (doublessessment-1936) Petition No. 47, Grace W. Wishard, for correction of error/in amount of bill No. 3789, as fully set forth in each petition. Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the applications were granted and the corrections authorized accordingly. DEMAND - CLAIM The claim of DeWitt Mitcham, Architect, San Bernardino, in the sum of i' ' 2500.00 for architectural services relative to the new City Hall was again considered by, the Council, and the Clerk was directed to request Mr. Mitcham to meet with the Mayor and Finance Commissioner at as early date as convenient for consideration of this matter. ___HIGHWAY # 99 The Clerk presented a communication from George T. Warren, Attorney, Hollywood, California, relative to judgment - Guaranty Building & Loan Association vs this City, case No. 36900, for $18,000.00 plus interest for parcel No . 28. The communication was ordered filed, after general consideration of matters pertaining to Highway #99, and upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, all matters pertaining to said riighway were adjourned and continued to the next regular meeting. PARALLEL PARKING Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolution No. 520 RESOLVED, that the following named street within the City of Redlands be placed under traffic control as follows: That the Parking of vehicles and cars shall be parallel to the curb at all times on both sides of Orange , 361 Street for the entire length of said street within the City limits, to-wit: from Cajon Street north to the City limits on the Santa Ana River, and that both right wheels of the vehicles and cars parked be within eighteen inches .of the curb or edge of said street, provided however that for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise from vehicles this provision of parallel parking does not apply. That the Police Commissioner cause to be prepared and properly install and maintain appropriate signs in rr compliance with the provisions of the Vehicle Code of 1935, Statutes of 1935, page 93, and that when properly and lawfully signed, the regulation of parking upon C said street and in the manner hereinbefore set forth, 2 shall be in full force and effect and anyone violating such regulation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in the manner provided in the penal provisions of. Ordinance No . 693. PROJECTS The Engineer presented tentative plans for W. P.A. project relative to spark improvement, etc. Referred to Councilmen Spoor, Claap and Maccubbin, with power to act, and authorizing the proper officials to execute same for the City if and when approved by said Councilmen. WATER Commissioner Clapp of the Water Department protested the free use of ; water from fire hydrants by spraying outfits, etc. , and recommended that a charge of $5.00 per month per rig be made. Other members thought that such a charge was too high, and the matter was discussed at some length. A motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that permission to use water from a fire hydrant must be first obtained , from the Fire Chief upon deposit of 510.00 as required; that a minimum charge of 52. 50 per month be made, and the party holding said permit and/or using the water shall report ;Ito the Water Department the amount of water actually used during the month and pay for ' ' Same at the usual rate, was unanimously adopted. ' \ CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND Responding to suggestion of Council members, the City Attorney presented Il and read his written opinion as to contemplated temporary use of Cemetery Endowment Funds for erection of a new City Hall, which was ordered filed. COMPLAINTS Councilman Clapp voiced a verbal complaint of R. E. Green, 112 West Lugonia Avenue as to damages to his house by sewer stoppage. Referred to the Engineer and Attorney for investigation and report to this Board. Councilman Clapp protested the burning of rubbish in "glory hole" , on 1 Highway #99. Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. STREET LIGHTS A request of Elsie Pfitzenmaier, 1720 North Church Street, for turning. on of Street lights at said place temporarily disconnected a few years ago, was presented !: by Councilman Clapp, and referred to the Lighting Commissioner with power to act . SUMitIFR CONCRRTR - Park Vii, Mayor bruggemeyer conveyed to the Board a suggestion of Park Superintendent i li 362 Ferguson for a letter of appreciation to Mr. Robinson in charge of It. P. A. concerts given at Sylvan Park during the past summer. Councilman Spoor and other members expressed ooposition on the grounds that this and other Cities in the County were required to pay expense of transportation while the City of San Bernardino received the concerts without cost and no action was taken. COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOC-LAT/ail The request of at.. McDaniel at the beginning of this session for an appropriation of $500.00 toward expense of the Association's winter program was considered at some length by Council members, which seemed to clearly indicate that the' Council was very favorable to the summer concerts but not at all enthusiastic toward the winter programs. It was determined by the members to .ersonall attend the next concert or so and then take final action relative to Mr. McDaniel ' s request. MISCELLANEOUS The question of milk analysis cost and employment of a chemist; Street Lights on Highway #99; signs at East and West entrances to City were considered without action. The matter of a driveway and cutting the curb at 7 West Citrus Avenue was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. The Mayor earnestly urged department heads to curtail expenditures and keep within appropriations, and thereby prevent the possibility of the holding up of payments of demands. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- , ioner. No further business demandingattention, on motion the meetingadjourned. 1 Attest: 4' ' d // 1/ • City Clerk. M2 .r of the City edland$California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California October 21, 1536 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 Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, and thayor Bruggemeyer, 'I together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor and the CityTreasurer. p rer 363 The reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was temoorar- ' L ily deferred, and Dr. H. G . Gentry in behalf of the local Democratic organization requested permission to hold a torch-li hg t_parade on the evening of October 30, 1936, : with a loud speaker advertising same for a short time in the afternoon. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, the request was granted under supervision of the Police Department. 1-4 CYD WAGE SCALE E. R. Starks, of Local Carpenters ' Union # 1343, addressed the Board in a plea for the adoption of a Union wage scale for building and construction trades, and submitted a schedule marked "City", which upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present and was ordered placed on file. ORDINANCE _ Arthur G. Mallery of the California Pharmaceutical Association, addressed the Board in endorsement of the adoption of proposed Ordinance # 789, Relating, 1, to sale, etc. of Prophylactics and Contraceptives, and recommended the incorporation in ', said Ordinance a set of standards. After due consideration a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, that the said proposed Ordinance be amended b , Y the incorporation therein the "set of standards, New York City" , was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, and the Ordinance as amended was laid over under the rules. MINUTES The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Mayor of the City of Glendale, urging support of Proposition #15 on the November ballot; From the Mayor of Ontario, California, announcing the regular meeting : of the Citrus Belt. League of California Municipalities to be held in said City on the evening of October 23, 1936. Reservations for dinner for ten were authorized; From the "Shoreline Planning Association" , Hermosa Beach, California, urging opposition to Proposition No . 4 "Tidel&nd Drilling", on the November ballot; From the Fish & Game Development Association, San Francisco, requesting this Board' s co-operation in initiating a measure for fishing_control; From the Coast Committee for the Shipowners, San Francisco, relative to controversy between employer and employees. A communication from Chas H. Nevhart, 1147 Webster Street, employee Ton W. P. A. Tree Surgery Project #1321, requesting the City to pay him 50¢ a day begin- ning October 1 , 1936, for use of his truck in transporting ladders, etc . , on the work, 1 was presented and ordered filed, Council members and Engineer expressing the opinion that the better policy is for Mr. Neyhart to work with the project crew and use the transpor-� tation means provided for the crew. ii I, 364 A communication from the League of California Municipalities, Richard C. Graves, Executive Secretary, relative to Proposition No. 7, on the November ballot, , the Civil Service Amendment, conveying to the City Council the opposition of the League Ito said amendment was presented and ordered filed. The matter was considered at some length by Council members present as to the effect the adoption of the amendment would have upon this City' s employees and it being the expressed opinion of Council members that all City employees on the payroll on j4ovember 3, 1936, would automatically come under the benefits of Civil service, and being desirous that only the minimum number of employees necessary to operate the City be on the payroll on November 3, 1936, Councilman Clapp moved that all City employees be requested to submit their respective resignation before October 30, 1936, the motion was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and unanimously adopted by the four members present, and the Clerk was directed to prepare a Resolution accordingly. TAXES The Cleric presented Petition ilio. L8, Mrs. Ida Durston, for correction (no per.pmp.-1936) of error/in amount of bill No. 991, as fully set forth in the petition approved by the ,Deputy County Assessor and the City Attorney. After due consideration, the petition was ' granted and the correction authorized. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30, 1936, Health ' Department and the Community Recreation for September, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSIQN The following report of the Planning Commission special meeting held on October 20, 1936, was presented and ordered filed: Special Meeting of the Planning Commission held Tuesday, October 30, 1936, at 7: 30 P. M. , City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman E. A. Moore. Present Chairman E. A. Moore, W. C . Collett, I . Ford, J . Rigby, A. H. Collins, City Engineer Hinckley, City Attorney Paul B. Wilson, Secretary C. A. Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer and Council- man Clapp. Members of the Beautification Committee were also present. Petition of Lugonia Water Co. for the removal of Ash trees on the North said of E. Lugonia Ave. between Orange St . and Judson St. was presented and on motion of Collett, seconded by Collins and carried, permission for removal of trees was recommended. The matter of Redlands signs on Roosevelt Rd. and on West Central Avenue at City entrances was opened for discussion. The following members of the Beautification Committee spoke against the sign design as submitted. Mrs. C. G. White, Mrs. H. H. Gar- stin, Mrs. Dibble, Mrs. M. J. Sweeney, Mrs. C. H. Thurber and Miss Lindenberg . Mr. E. H. Brennan also spoke against any sign. Mr. Rob- ert Webster riaufaliC advocated theerection of a suitable sign. Mr. I .Ford submitted plans for signs and the planting of a group of Palms at the entrances of Redlands. mrs. Dibble stated that the Beautification Committee was in favor of the plans of Mr. Ford for the planting of Palms. It was moved, seconded and carried that the planting of Palms at City entrances be recommended to the City Council. A fav- orable vote was cast for the erection of suitable Redlands signs in conjunction with the planting of Palms. Design of signs to be approved by Committees. It was moved by Collett, seconded by Rigby and carried that the Chairman appoint a committee of 3 from the 365 Planning Commission to act with a like committee from the Beautifi- cation Committee and the Chamber of Commerce Committee to work out ' plans for beautifying and signing the approaches to Redlands . O'he recommendation of the Commission relating to Petition of Lugonia Water Company and property owners was unanimously approved upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler. GLENWOOD DRIVE T-+ (Set Back Line) Cr) of Councilman Clapp reported that the Committee appointed at the last <-r regular meeting relative to change of set back line on Lots 20 and 21, Parkwood ' Addition, north side of Glenwood Drive between Parkwood and Buena Vista as applied for by Chambers and Barton, have approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission that ' the change be made. The City Clerk presented the written approval of the owner of the property across Buena Vista Street west, and requesting that his lot, Lot 10 Stewart Addition, be included in the said change of set back line. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, the set back line relating to Lots 20 and 21 Parkwood Addition and Lot 10 Stewart Addition for the north side of ' Glenwood Drive is fixed at 6 feet instead of 10 feet as originally provided. SIGNS Councilman Clapp reported that the question of signs at entrances to '; the City was now in the hands of Committees of the Planning Commission, the Beautifica- I. tion Committee and Chamber of Commerce. '' DRIVEWAY - 7 West Citrus Avenue The Attorney reported that apparently the curb and sidewalk at 7 West ' Citrus Avenue had been cut and lowered without permission from the City. The Engineer 1 was directed to consult the owner and or tenant and make the necessary change in same Ito eliminate the hazard to pedestrians. GAS COMPANY FRANCHISE R. T. McFadden, District Agent, Southern California Gas Company, addressed the Council relative to the pr000sed laying of a 6" gas main southerly and reasterly to the east City limits from the tank at Kendall Street and Highway #99 for service to residents outside this City, and requesting a waiver of the deposit required for digging up and replacing of the streets in which the main is laid and that such work jbe done by the City and paid for by the Company under contract agreement. The Mayor ' brought up the matter of franchise and question of payment of franchise tax, suggesting that Mr. McFadden refer the proposition as to need of a new franchise for this purpose 1 of using City Streets for serviceto outside of City patrons, to the legal Counsel of the LGas Company, and action was deferred till next meeting . OUTSIDE FIRE CALLS it Upon recommendation of Fire Commissioner Maccubbin and after due consideration by Council members a motion by Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman f Maccubbin, that on and after December 1, 1936, the local fire department answer n 1 for fires outside the City was unanimously adopted, repealing all orders in conflict 366 therewith. HIGHWAY #99 ' Matters pertaining to the suit of Guaranty Building & Loan Association vs City of Redlands for payment of judgment, set for hearing in Judge Warmer' s Court, October 26, 1936, were next considered as to employment of legal counsel to assist the ' City Attorney, and it was concluded to leave the matter of answering the suit on the 26th in the hands of the City Attorney, with the Mayor lending whatever personal aid he deems necessary, being generally understood that a request for continuance for a week or two would be made. All other matters pertaining to Highway 99 were adjourned and continued till next regular meeting. DEMANDS The claim of DeWitt Mitcham, for architectural fees for the City Hall plans was next considered, and the Mayor reported that he and Councilman Fowler consulted with Mr. Mitcham relative to the claim for $2500.00 and that Mr. Mitcham agreed to take ' a payment of $1000.00 in full satisfaction of the claim. Councilman Spoor, Finance Commissioner, now being absent and not having been present at the consultation with Mr. Mitcham, action on payment of the $1000.00 was deferred till the next regular meeting. The demand of airs. Sadie Green, 112 West Lugonia Avenue, for $2.75 for ' money expended by reason of stoppage in main line sewer at her place was ordered paid. 'Her verbal request presented by Councilman Clapp for $2. 50 for personal labor clearing her house of the filth caused by the sewer stoppage, was denied. WEEDS The Mayor presented the verbal request of a property owner for removal of weeds from the parking space and street on East Palm Avenue. Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. TREASURER The Clerk presented demand statements of the Engineer for certain work done on Fern Avenue between Citrus Avenue and Center Street, and on Pioneer Avenue east of Church Street chargeable to the property project fund in the sum of r,3005. 82 for Fern Avenue and $554.40 for Pioneer Avenue. Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of ' Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the demands were Lapproved and the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from Fern Avenue project fund the sum of 53005. 82, and from the Pioneer Avenue project fund the sum of 11 $554.4.0 to the City Fund- of which the Street Department is to receive $3560. 22 . PURCHASES AUTHORIZED Police Commissioner Fowler was authorized to properly equip police cars!, with first aid kits and fire extinguishers. The City Attorney was authorized to purchase a file cabinet from II Attorney Hartzell, now containing City papers. Commissioner Maccubbin was directed to secure_prices on Venetian blinds'' for the Hall of Justice. 367 CHARITY CASES An agreement between the Associated Charities, the Physician' s Club and the City relative to medical service to unemployed and indigent sick, whereby the City agrees to pay such bills when properly approved by the Associated Charities, was presented, adopted and ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp. WATER BILLS Councilman Clapp sought the attitude of Council members as to what constitutes a charity case as applied to non-payment of water bills. He was requested to submit with his recommendation, all claims for charity water bills for action by this Board. MISCELLANEOUS Investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds; pay to employees for holidays;. payment of telephone rental for the_ garbag_- office; replacement of broken windows at sewing project, were discussed without action. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 0112> i I / y � � ler �a of�� t��heedland , California. ' - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California October 31 . 1936 2 O 'clock, P. M. ' A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, I, regularly called by the Mayor, and held on the 31st day of October, 1936. j Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer Tripp. The 4ayor stated the object of the meeting as outlined in the written ,' notice given each Councilman, and filed with the Clerk. The first matter considered was the request of the Southern California. Gas Company for permission to lay a pipe line in certain City streets southerly and ' easterly from the storage tank at Kendall Street and Highway #99 to the Easterly City : limits for gas service to patrons outside the City. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, , ' seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, action was deferred till the next regular it I` 1 368 meeting and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to the Company. HOLID ' Upon suggestion of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by ' Councilman Fowler, duly adopted, Tuesday, November 3, 1936, was declared a holiday for all ' City employees, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the W. P. A. headquarters. PETITION George T. Musson at this time presented a petition signed by Fred Arth and other property owners in the San Bernardino Avenue district, between Orange and Tennessee Streets, requesting that said Avenue be properly paved and that adequate drainage facilities be installed. The request was considered at some length by Council members, the Mayor and property owners and action deferred till the next regular meeting for further consideration. HIGHWAY X99 The Mayor again brought to the attention of the Council matters pertaining to the suit of the Guaranty Building & Loan Association for payment of 618,000.00 plus interest for land taken (Parcel #28) to be heard before Judge Warmer on Monday, November 2, 1936. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Mayor and City Attorney were authorized and directed to ' take all steps necessary to protect the City and its interests in said case. All other matters pertaining to Highway #99 were continued and adjourned to the next regular , meeting. COMPLAINT Mr. H. Parker, San Timoteo Canyon, entered a verbal protest to the manner of the improvement of Fern Avenue west of Terracina Blvd. , particularly relating to the water run-off. Action was deferred pending personal inspection by this Board. EMPLOYEES - CIVIL SERVICE The next matter considered was the request made to City employees at the last regular meeting for their respective resignations. The Clerk reported fifty • - one of the employees had handed in their resignations. After some discussion, Council- ' man Spoor moved that the action of this Council at its meeting held October 21, 1936, requesting the resignation of all City employees, be rescinded, and that the resignations in the hands of the City Clerk be returned to the respective signatories. The motion was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and upon roll call was unanimously adopted. The Mayor inquired as to the further pleasure of the Board and Council- man Clapp voiced his desire to complete the re-organization of the Water Department, now under way. Councilman Fowler stated he had no plans now for changes in his depart ment, and Councilmen Maccubbin and Spoor stated likewise. ' The Mayor expressed his opinion that every department head should resign, each of whom would likely be re-appointed after the 3rd inst. Councilman Clapp then recommended and moved that the following position's 369 in the Water Department be vacated and the services of the following employees be I terminated as of October 31, 1936: Manager - A. J . Weld Collector - Hugo Tieck Secretary - Cecil Harford Zanjero - John L. Yount Foreman - P. W. Burk Engineer-plant- Chas H. Jones Superintendent- Geo . S. Hinckley The motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor. Councilman Fowler protested such action, lat stating he was opposed to any proceeding that would deprive any employee of the benefits that might accrue under civil service, if adopted. Lloyd Yount, citizen, suggested that it was generally considered that experience was a desirable asset in an employee and that men long in the employ of the City should receive any benefits resulting from such service. Councilman Fowler moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the roll call resulting as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor The Mayor declared the motion to adjourn lost, and requested a roll call on the adoption of Councilman Clapp's motion. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor Noes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. The Mayor then sought the pleasure of the Board relative to other employees, particularly heads of Departments. After due consideration, a motion by ij Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the following positions be vacated and the services of the following employees be terminated as of October 31, 1936, was seconded by Councilman Clapp: City Judge - F. P. Meserve Building Inspector - L. H. Cooper Police Chief - W. H. Morrison Fire Chief - Perrin G. Trowbridge Park Superintendent - W. T . Ferguson Cemetery Superintendent - W. A. Hartman Engineer & St . Supt. - Geo . S. Hinckley Councilman Fowler protested such a move as discriminatory and unfair to those affected. The question being called, roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor Noes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin The ,Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. The Clerk was authorized and directed to at once notify the thirteen employees affected, accordingly. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: /1/7 /1 40, P-1-13ferlCkf City erk Mayor of the City o 'Vdlands, 'alifornia. iil II ti 370 Redlands, California November 4, 1936 L 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 Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Brugge- meyer, the City Clerk, Attorney and Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on October 31, 1936, were read and approved. Councilmen Maccubbin and Fowler at this time advised the Council that employees of the Fire and Park Departments had placed their resignations in the hands of their respective Commissioners as per request of the Board at the meeting on October 21, 1936. The Mayor expressed his appreciation of this co-operation. GAS COMPANY - Permit The mayor stated that an agreement as to permit to the Southern Califor- nia Gas Company to lay additional lines in this City had been reached, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Clapp: RESOLVED, that the superintendent of Streets grant a permit to the Southern California Gas Company to excavate and to lay a six inch (6") pipe line on that portion of the certain street within the city limits known as Highway "99" . That such permit is to be issued subject to the following provisions and cond- itions; that the said Company pay the City the sum of Twenty-seven Hundred and Fifty ($2750) Dollars as compensation to the City for resurfacing the exca- vation, that said Company refill and tamp the excavation to within four to four and one half inches of the street level, that all of the said work is to be done under supervision of the Street Superintendent, that the City shall restore the surface of the street and shall hold the said Company harmless from any liability resulting from such resurfacing and settlement of the pavement thereof and will execute a release to that effect on payment to the City and completion of the work. CITY EMPLOYEES The next matter considered related to certain employees temporarily discharged at the meeting on uctober 31, 1936. Councilman Spoor moved "that all employees whose services with the City were terminated on October 31, 1936,_be reappointed to the identical positions held on that date, appointments to date from October 31 , 1936" . The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and upon roll call was unanimously adopted. Theodore hrumm, former Councilman, then addressed the Board in appreciation of its action in the re-instatement of discharged employees and filed a #4154 petition^signed by more than three hundred citizens requesting that such action be taken. The Mayor then stated that the Council was ready to hear anyone present, , having matters to bring before the Board. Max Hentschke addressed the Board relative to a scenic road leading from Highway 99 in Reservoir canyon over the hills to the east and was assured by the ` Mayor that he would be glad to confer with him in an effort to arrive at something 371 I, definite to present to this Council for consideration. Mr. Hentschke also voiced the need for more downtown parking space and suggested the vacant lot on Vine Street east of Fifth Street as a possible site. The Mayor named Councilmen Spoor and Maccubbin to investigate the property and report back to this Board. REPORTS The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on CtD ' November 2, 1936, was presented and ordered filed: Lr) Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, Nov. 2, 1936, at 7: 30 P. M. , City Hall . Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, H. S. Williamson, Isaac Ford, A. h. Collins, Geo . S. Hinckley, City Attorney Paul Wilson, and Secretary C . A. Maccubbin. Minutes of uct . 5th and special meeting of uct . 20th were read and approved as read. Mr. Collins reported in detail as to the action of the joint committee from Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, and Beautification Committee in regard to signing of Redlands entrances and stated that a copy of the minutes of the joint committee would be sent to the meeting of the City Council of Nov. 4th/ Members of the Committee are as follows: Planning Commission - Ford, Collett & Collins Chamber of Commerce - Mrs. G. S. Hinckley, Mrs. H. H. Garstin, W. T . Ferguson, and Cromas. Beautification Committee - Mrs. Dibble, Mrs. C . G. White, and Miss Mattingly. Petition of H. G. Gage for removal of Pepper tree on Grant St . south of Fern Ave. was presented. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Collins and carried that removal of tree be re- commended in view of the fact that there were no other Pepper trees on Grant St. and that some other flowering tree be planted. Petition of F. A. Hill for removal of Pepper trees on Fifth Ave. and on La Salle St. was again presented after being laid on the table at a previous meeting. Moved by Collins, s2conded by Hinckley that petition be denied, carried. Petition of property owners of State St. for the extension of State St. to join with Highway 99 at Texas St . was presented and endorsed by the Highway and Streets Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, moved by I . Ford, seconded by A. H. Collins and i carried that petition be recommended to the City Council . , The recommendations of the Commission that the petition of H. G . Gage for removal of pepper tree on Grant Street, be granted; and that the petition of F. A. Hill for removal '' of pepper trees on Fifth Avenue and LaSalle Street be denied, were approved by the ` unanimous vote of the Council. The petition for the extension of State Street westerly diagonally to connect with Highway #99 at Texas Street, recommended by the Planning Commission, was ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to ' appoint a committee to investigate the proposal and submit to this Hoard ways end means of meeting the expense without creating an assessment district. The Mayor named. Council- ' ' man Clapp, R. A. Covington, I . Ford, D. F. McEwen and Harold Cone as such Committee. The matter of signs at the entrances to the City on Highway 99 was next given consideration. A. Harvey Collins filed his report of the action of the .joint Committees of the Planning Commission, Contemporary Club and Chamber of Commerce. 372 The report was approved and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman thaccubbin, duly adopted, the Mayor appointed Councilmen Clapp and Fowler to confer with the other Committees and with fullp ower to act. Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Recreation for the month of October, and the Clerk' s departmental for the quarter ending September 30, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. MM NICATIOii A communication from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer, Division of Highways, advising the City of the expiration of the last day (October 24, 1936) of the contractor ' s maintenance agreement for landscaping of Central Avenue through the City was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to advise the Park Superintendent accordingly. Communications from the Realty Company of Redlands announcing the withdrawal of R. A. Covington from the Company; and From the California Safety Council, Inc. , Los Angeles, were presented andordered filed. The mayor voiced an earnest protest to the apparent slackness in handling, traffic violations and the light fines imposed for driving when under the influence of liquor. A communication from C. E. Griffin, Chemist, San Bernardino Junior College, relative to Water and Milk tests was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Griffin that this Council would be glad to hear him at the next regular meeting at 2:30 P. M. A communication from the League of California Municipalities, San Francisco, requesting the Council to designate one of its members as the Councilman vrimarily responsible for League affairs, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman ' Spoor was designated and the Clerk was directed to so advise the League. A communication from H. J. Parker, San Timoteo Canyon, relative to disposal of storm water run-off on Fern Avenue west of Terracina Blvd. , with diagram of his plan, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, the matter was referred to the Engineer for action and the Mayor assured Mr. Parker that it would receive prompt attention. GA TAX The Clerk presented a tabulation from the Division of Highways showing apportionment of the October, 1936, quarterly payment of the one-quarter cent fund gas. tax for Major Streets as $3109.66, which was ordered filed. HIGHWAY #99 The Clerk presented a copy of the executed Memorandum of Agreement with' the Highway Commission relative to expenditure of ;* gas tax on State Highways approved by the City on September 16, 1936, which was ordered placed on file. The question of parking on Orange Street in the block between Highway 99 373 and State Street was brought up by Councilman Spoor who stated that he had been requeste,'d by a great number of business men to endeavor to have said block made subject to diagonal parking, and Councilman Spoor moved the adoption of a resolution to that effect. Motion seconded by Councilman Clapp, the roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor Noes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin The Mayor declared the motion lost. Ot The Mayor announced the continuance of the suit of the Guaranty Building & Loan Association vs this City to November 9, 1936 . All other matters pertaining to Highway 99 were adjourned and continued to the next regular meeting . DEMANDS - CLAIMS The claim of DeWitt Mitcham before the Board at the last regular meeting was next considered. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the payment of the sum of $1000.00 in full satisfaction of the claim was authorized, and the ' Clerk was directed to issue warrants as follows, payable out of the City Department Fund: To DeWitt Mitcham $916 .66 To Justice of Peace of San Bernardino Twp. 83. 34 ORDINMCE Proposed Qrdinance No. 789, Relating to sale, etc . of Prophylactics land Contraceptives, was continued for future consideration. � AXES The Clerk presented Petition No . 49, Redlands Investment Company, for (assessed byState Bd of Equal,) ' correction of error/in amount of bill No. 2816, as fully set forth in the petition approved by the City Attorney. After due consideration, the petition was granted and the correction authorized. ORANGES Upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp, the oranges from the Cemetery. grove , for this season are to be marketed through the Redlands Foothill Groves, Inc . , and from the Texas Street grove through the Redlands Heights Groves, Inc. , upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted. HOLIDAYS The question of holidays with pay, for City employees, was brought up • by Councilman Clapp. Councilman Spoor moved that November 11 , 1936, Armistice Day, be a holiday for all City employees. Motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and ' unanimously adopted. The Mayor requested Councilman Maccubbin to submit a list of holidays-- ' based upon his long experience as a government employee--for consideration of this Board, as applied to City employees. TREASURER Treasurer Tripp advised the Council of a probable vacancy in his office in the near future occasioned by the marriage of Miss Stoddard and stated that he, would probably have a recommendation to make to the Council at the next regular meeting. Councilman Clapp suggested that in the re-organization of the Water Department now under 374 way, he thought it would be a good policy to place the collection of water bills back 11 'in the Water Department. The matter was considered briefly and action deferred pending ' written submission of recommendations relative to same. CITY HALL Mr. Bruggemeyer announced to the Council that from information of a more or less private nature he felt that there was very slight chance for Federal aid in the proposed City Hall project. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: j47 / rerk. or of the City or rCdlandst California. ' 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California November 18, 1936 Two O 'cloclf, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor, Mayor Bruggemeyer,, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. ' The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having ' matters to present. No one responding, he called for reading of communications. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Fish& Game Development Association, San Francisco, and Pacific Coast Fisheries Institute, relative to conservation of California wild life resources; From Bandon, Oregon, recently destroyed by fire, soliciting aid for re-building through sale of Rehabilitation Debentures; A communication from Christine Lindenberg, owner of property at South- west corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue, advising the Council of danger to her property caused by defective and inadequate drainage facilities for taking care of the ,' waters from the recent storm was presented, read and ordered filed. After due consid- ' eration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously ( adopted, the Engineer was directed to make such changes in the gutter openings as necessary to carry off the water into the Mill Creek Zanja and to report to this Board 375 when completed. A communication from Mrs. A. T. Phegley, 424 Eureka Street, requesting the re-instatement of her son as an employee of .the Cemetery Department, was presented hand ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, the matter was referred to the Cemetery Commissioner with full power to act. A communication from Director Smith of the W. P. A. requesting CrJ permission to place permanent markers upon completed W. P. A. projects in the City was , presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the request was granted, using the marker showing the City as co-operating . _ E' DECORATIONS - XMAS Henry Blume, representing the downtown merchants addressed the Council Fin a plea that the City co-operate in street decorations for the Christmas holiday season i! on Orange Street between Citrus and Central and on State Street between Fourth and Fifth , stating that the merchants were being assessed approximately $250.00 toward the expense. After due consideration, Councilman Spoor moved the aopropriation of $50.00 and the services of electrician Tracy. Motion seconded by Councilman Fowler, who urged a larger district, and recommended that the appropriation be increased $50.00 provided the ' decorations were extended north on Orange Street to Colton Avenue. The motion, with the. recommended proviso, was unanimously adopted. PETITIONS Dr. Victor Roos, Physician, 214 San Mateo Street, addressed the Council and filed a petition signed by G. L. Nelson, et al, requesting permission to erect a building on the south side of Brookside Avenue, west of Buena Vista Street, for use as offices, etc. Upon recommendation of the Mayor, the petition was referred to the', Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation. A petition signed by F. Arthur Cortner for removal of a camphor tree sand the planting of three Washington Robusta palms on the east side of Grant Street at ' Brookside Avenue, was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recom- mendation. A petition signed by C. J. Tripp, et al, property owners, for curbs and gutters on San Bernardino Avenue between Church and Judson Streets, under a W. P. A. project was presented. After due consideration, developing that the City had recently turned over San Bernardino Avenue to the County for highway purposes, the ,; petition-request was recommended and ordered referred to the County Board of Supervisors' for action. TAXES The Clerk presented Petitions Nos. 50, 51, 52 and 53, William Ray, et (1936 assessment) al, R. C. Thompson (2) , and T. M. Blythe, respectively for correction of errors as fully set forth in the petitions approved by the City Attorney. After due consideration, the ' petitions were granted and the corrections authorized. 376 PROJECTS - W. P. A. A communication from the President and Treasurer of the House of Neighborly Service, requesting the City to sponsor, without cost to the City, a W. P. A,i. clinic project for the institution, was presented and ordered filed. After due consider- ation and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously I adopted, the request was granted and the Mayor and City Treasurer were authorized to execute the same accordingly. A petition No. 4157 from E. D. Nickerson, 936 San Jacinto Street, that the City take steps to protect his property from storm water by the construction of an adequate drain through his property between West Crescent and Cedar Avenues, was presented and ordered filed. The matter was considered at some length by Council members, the Engineer and Mr. Nickerson, after which, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the Engineer was directed to prepare the necessary papers for a project under W. P. A. , with Mr. Nickerson agreeing to pay his part of material cost, estimated at approximately $100.00. HIGHWAY #99 The Mayor reported success of the City Attorney in defense of the suit of the Guaranty Building & Loan Association recently heard by Judge Warmer. In furthering his efforts in the attempted settlement with property owners of judgments in Highway #99 case, the mayor recommended the adoption of the following Resolution: WHEREAS, it is necessary that further progress be made in adjusting with the property owners on the south side of Central Avenue (U. S. Highway 99) ; and WHEREAS, certain of the owners have heretofore agreed with the City to convey the north 42 feet of their respective properties in consideration of the consummation of said improvement, and upon the further condition of holding the remainder of their said properties exempt from any special assessment arising out of said improvement; and WHEREAS, of recent date, the Highway Department has formally declared said street completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and as provided by law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Paul Wilson, City Attorney, be authorized to communicate with the said several property owners with whom the City has heretofore contracted as above set forth, and upon the failure or refusal of any one or more of the same to carry out their aforesaid contract or contracts, to take such legal action to enforce the same as in his judgment may seem appropriate. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the resolution was unanimously adopted. All other matters pertaining to Highway #99 were continued and adjourned to the next regular meeting. FTRF 7.ONE.S AND CALLS The Building Inspector recommended certain . . _ - . i h- .1 Fire zone #2. Action was deferred to permit Council members time for investigation and '. further consideration. 377 In furtherance of inter-City co-operation, Councilman Maccubbin moved that the local fire department be authorized to respond to calls from other City and Governmental departments. The motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor and unanimous- ly adopted. RESOLUTION - PARKING ;II Councilman Spoor again urged diagonal parking on Orange Street in the ri block between State Street and Central Avenue, and moved the adoption of Resolution ; No. 521, amending Resolution No. 520, as follows: C Resolution No. 521 (Amending Resolution No. 520) Diagonal Parking Zone fig: Orange Street from State Street to Central Avenue. RESOLVED, that the following named street within the city of Redlands be placed under traffic control as follows: That the parking of vehicles and cars on both sides of orange Street from the North line of State Street to the. South line of Central Avenue shall at all times be diagonal to the curb, That the Police Commissioner cause to be pre- pared and to be properly installed and maintained appropriate signs in compliance with the provisions of the Vehicle Code of 1936, Status of 1935, page 93, and that when properly and lawfully signed, the regulation of parking upon said street and in the manner hereinbefore set forth, shall be in full force and effect and anyone violating such regulation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in the manner provided in the penal provisions of Ordinance No. 693. '! The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously adopted. APPLICATIONS Application of Walter C. Blue, San Diego, California, for the position of Chief of Police, and the Application of Joe Austin, 1220 Columbia Street, this City, for , position in the Park Department, were presented and ordered filed. The application of A. J. Schott to keep 3 horses at 1113 West Palm Avenue was referred to Sanita Ins .ector Sc•tt for investigation and recommendation. REPORTS Reports of the Fire Department and Community Recreation for the month ' of October, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. 1 Copies of congratulatory telegrams between Mayor Bruggemeyer, this City and Mayor Rossi, San 'Francisco, on the occasion of the opening of the San Francisco.'- ('Oakland Bay Bridge, November 12, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. The Engineer reported that plans for the west-end swimming pool has been forwarded to the State W. P. A. Councilman Maccubbin reported a proposal of $61.34 for furnishing curtains and awnings for the new Hall of Justice. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, duly adopted, the purchase was authorized. 378 DEFDB The Clerk presented deeds from Blythe, Tuck, Brenan, Hite, Levine, Gist, Weld, Hawkes, Farnsworth, Conger, City Nurseries, Cline, Saur, Cell, South M. E. Church, Smith, Johnson, Hollinrake, Blackwell, Everett, Chilson, Allen, West, Barber, Ewert, Lewis, Veterans ' Welfare Board (Snyder) /Everett, Hoban, Straisinger, Woodsum, Adams, Erichsen, Smith, Hathaway, Hill, conveying to the City right-of-way for Storm Water Ditch between Fourth Street and Eureka Street from Palm Avenue to Fern Avenue. Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the deeds were accepted and ordered placed of record. TREASURER Upon recommendation of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, unanimously adopted, transfer of $12,000.00 from the City Department Fund to the Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931, Principal Fund, was authorized. The filling of the vacancy in the Treasurer 's office occasioned by the marriage of Miss Stoddard, who closes her services with the City this day, was deferred until the next regular meeting. WATER BILLS, ETC. Councilman Clapp considered with Council members matters pertaining to delinquent water bills in the Bryn Mawr district, and was assured that the Board is back of him in his collection efforts. Per request of E. D. Patterson, voiced by Councilman Clapp and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Fowler, duly adopted, the water department was authorized and directed to deliver through City lines 300" of water belonging to Mr. Patterson to the Country Club grounds at a canalage charge of 10¢ per inch, to be billed to and paid by the Redlands Country Club. HOLIDAYS Per request of the mayor at the last regular meeting, Councilman Maccubbin submitted a list of holidays recommended to be observed by City employees, with pay, as follows: New Years Day January 1 Washington's Birthday February 22 Memorial Day May 30 4th of July July 4 Labor Day September-ist Monday Armistice Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day November-last Thursday Christmas December 25 Regular National Election 'f State " County " City " After due consideration the said list was unanimously approved and ordered filed. __DEMAND - CLAIM The claim of Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference in the sum of ' $50.00 for this City 's active participating membership for the year ending June 30, 1937, was ordered paid, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Fowler, and charged to the Building Department of the City Department Fund. 379 FELICITATLO 4B Taking cognizance of the recent election of Councilman Fowler to the ' County Board of Supervisors he was called from the Chamber and during his absence a token of appreciation in the form of a large bouquet of chrysanthemums and desk set from the "Official Family", this City, was placed at his position at the Council table. Upon his return to the Chambers the Mayor, members of the Council, the Clerk, Treasurer, cfp Attorney and Engineer congratulated Councilman Fowler upon his election to- the Board of L:) County Supervisors and expressed appreciation of his long service to the City . E. A. Bethurum, citizen, joined in the felicitations. Mrs. Fowler was present and voiced her appreciation for the kindly sentiments expressed to herhusband. Councilman Fowler „ responded in his most cordial and appreciative manner. CITY ATTORNEY Finance Commissioner Spoor brought up the matter of salary of the City Attorney and recommended an increase of $25.00 effective November 16 , 1936, on , account of the additional duties occasioned by Highway 99 cases. Mayor Bruggemeyer suggested that the sum of $10.00 should also be allowed the Attorney to cover expenses incidental to the recent suit. Councilman Spoor moved the increase and the payment of ', the expense account, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and unanimously adopted, payable from the City Department Fund. SALARIES Upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, an increase of $5.00 per month to J. J. Delaney and $2. 50 per month to W. E. Patterson, when entitled to same, was authorized. The Police and Fire Commission- Hens were requested to submit a schedule of minimum salaries and annual increases in said Fdepartments for consideration of this Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance ' Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting_ adjourned to November 25, 1936, at 2 o'clock, P. M. Attest: i „zr,„„ r i City Clerk. au .r of the City of dlands, alifornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 380 Redlands, California November 25, 1936 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 Clapp, Fowler, Maccubbin, Spoor, Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: bone. VERBAL PETITIQNS Mr. Parker, San Timoteo Canyon, again addressed the Board relative to storm water run-off on Fern Avenue west of Terracina Blvd. and was assured by the Mayor that the trouble would probably be fully cared for when the improvement of the road is completed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Secretary of the Board of Health for the month of October, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING CO0 _ . _ # ' The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on November 23, 1936, was read by Commissioner Maccubbin and ordered filed: Special Meeting of the Planning Commission held at the City Hall, Monday Evening, November 23, 1936 at 7: 30 P. M. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, A. H. Collins, W. C . Collett, Isaac Ford, Horace Williamson, Jackson Rigbey, City Attorney Paul B. Wilson, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. The meeting was called to order by Chairman E. A. Moore. Petition for the erection of a medical-Dental building on the South side of broakside Ave. West of Buena Vista St. was presented. Petition against the erection of such a building was also presented. Chairman Moore stated that in looking up the building zone he found that the building to be erected would be in the 4th residential district and that it would be per- missable and that it would not be necessary for the Planning Commission to act on same. Petition from F. A. Cortner for the removal of a Camphor tree and to plant 3 Washingtonia Palms on Grant St. near Brook- side was presented. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Collins, and carried that granting of petition be recommended. Petition of E. Van Sluys for the removal of a Pepper tree at 820 College Ave. was presented and on motion of Jackson Rigbey seconded by H. Williamson and carried the granting of the petition was recommended. The matter of gravel on sidewalk in front of the service station at Brookside and Eureka St. was discussed and Chairman Moore was instructed to bring the matter to the attention of the City Council. The matter of an auto wrecking place on Orange St. and High Ave. and wrecking cars on front of place was discussed and referred to City Attorney Wilson. Report of ,Secretary A. H. Collins of Joint Committee meet- ing of Chamber of Commerce, Beautification Committee and Planning Commission held Nov. 4th was read and ordered placed on file. 381 jUpon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the recommendations of the Commission were approved. SANITARY INSPECTOR Sanitary Inspector Scott filed a written report and recommendation relative to the application of A. J. Schott to keep three horses at 1113 West Palm Avenue. After 'due consideration, and upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, ri cr.) unanimously adopted, the report and recommendation of the Inspector that permit issue for two horses only, were approved and ordered filed. VETERANS WELFARE BOARD - EXEMPTION Petition No. 4158 , Veterans Welfare Board for cancellation of 1936 City taxes on Lots 41 and 42, Crescent Heights Tract, was presented and the cancellation 'recommended by the City Attorney in keeping with the former policy of the City to grant such petitions where the deed is placed on record prior to July 1. The recommendation of the Attorney was approved and the cancellation authorized, upon motion of Councilman Fowler, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETTtiG_ The Clerk presented a communication from the Mayor of Banning advising of the meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities to be held in that City on Friday 'evening, November 27, 1936 . The communication was ordered filed and reservations for dinner made for seven. __DANCE The request of Uoe Arroyo, Chairman of the Festival Committee of the local Alianza-Hispana-Americana Lodge leo. 16 (Spanish-American Alliance) , for use of Recreation 41 hall for dances on the evenings of December 5 and 26, 1916, was presented and ordered ;filed. Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the request was granted, with a 'Charge of $5 .00 per evening to cover cost of lighting, etc. TREAT RE - BENEFJT___ The Mayor presented the verbal request of the local Theatre Management to stage a benefit performance for the purpose of raising funds to purchase radio equipment for the Police Department, provided the City would co-operate to the extent of permitting policemen to sell tickets. After due consideration, Council members expressed strong opposition to the plan as against public policy and the Clerk was directed to so advise the theatre management. _HIGHWAY 499 Attorney Wilson and the Mayor informally advised Council members as to efforts being made to settle with property owners. The Attorney and Mayor were given full power to proceed as they deem best. --ERANCHISE TAX The question of franchise tax due the City by the Southern California Edison Company was considered at some length. A motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Spoor, that the City Attorney make demand upon the said Company for immediate payment. $5000.00 of 2i franchi - -x • .ss -cert - -46 p• , - • h- •ast four years, was 382 unanimously adopted. TREE REMOVAL Upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp the Street Department was authorized to remove a tree from the property of the local Associated Charities. TREASURER The Clerk presented and read a recommendation of Treasurer Tripp that (Miss) Eva Belle Rettig be appointed to fill the position in his office recently vacated by Miss Stoddard, married. A motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor to table same resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor Noes: Councilmen Fowler and Maccubbin. The mor voted "Aye" and declared the matter tabled for future consideration. APPRECIATION 1 The Clerk presented and read an expression of appreciation of Councilman and Mrs. Fowler for the gift of flowers and desk set at the last regular meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the same was ordered entered in full in the records of this Board and is as follows: "To the 'Official FamilyT : - It gives us great pleasure to acknowledge your gift of lovely flowers and basket, and beautiful and most useful desk set you presented Mr. Fowler last Wednesday, November 18th; and your kind invitation to Mrs. Fowler to join in the festivities on that occasion was greatly appreciated by her. Thanking you sincerely for these tokens of your friendly interest, and the kind words spoken that day, We are, Most cordially, Will L. Fowler Elizabeth E. Fowler." _RESIGNATION The Clerk presented and read the resignation of Councilman Fowler, effective immediately. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the resignation was accepted and ordered placed on file. Councilman Fowler reminiscenced a bit at this time and stated that of approximately 400 meetings during his incumbency he had missed 9. The mayor expressed for himself and other Council members the best wished of this Board for the success of Supervisor-elect, ex-Councilman Fowler. MISCELLAREODS The Street line location of Pioneer Avenue east of Church Street; I; condition of Storm Water Ditches through Joe Moura property Clifton Avenue and stakes for line of West State Street extension, were referred to the Engineer; and the prepar-' , 'ation of a new business license schedule and ordinance was left in the hands of the Attorney and License Collector. 383 1,1 RECESS Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, a twenty minute recess was declared. RE-AS EMB_LE Upon re-assembling, the matter of filling the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Councilman Fowler, was considered. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, C'^ seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, adopted by the unanimous vote of the three Council an 'members and the Mayor, Mrs. Mildred M. Cranston was chosen to fill the vacancy, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to so advise Mrs. Cranston. No other business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ;Attest: i& Cit er Ma'. ' of the City of Redla'i -! Califor/ a. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - O Redlands, California December 2, 1936 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 Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor, the Mayor, Clerk, Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: None. The Mayor called the meeting to order and stated that the recently : appointed Councilman, Mrs. Mildred W. Cranston, was present, seated at the table, thus accounting for a basket each of beautiful ranunculus and roses. He called upon the Clerk ',to administer to Mrs. Cranston the oath of office. This being done the Mayor addressed i;Councilman Cranston and assured her of his and the Board's appreciation of her acceptance Fof the position, stating that the selection of a woman to the position of Councilman was ; an innovation in local City affairs and requested an expression from those present. , Mesdames Nickerson, Dibble, Burris, Folkins and Mr. Pat Fitter commended the Board in its ; selection and expressed happiness and delight in the fact that a woman had been chosen to ' the position and that the entire City should be congratulated on her willingness to serve. The Mayor then called upon Councilman Spoor who expressed the appreciation of the Council 'members at the acceptance of the position by Mrs. Cranston and on behalf of the Council presented to her the two baskets of flowers. Mrs. Cranston, in response, assured Council members and visitors of her sincere appreciation of the thoughts expressed by them and for the token of flowers, and loledged her best efforts to a faithful and energetic service. h 384 The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting were read, Councilman Spoor suggesting that in the matter of the Southern California Edison Company franchise' tax the sum of $5000.00 be stipulated and it was so ordered. The minutes were then approved as corrected. ORAL PETITIONS C. E. Griffin, Chemist, San Bernardino, addressed the Council relative to matters pertaining to milk and water tests, stating he would be interested in submit- ting a proposal to make analysis only, the City to gather the samples and turn over to him at a stated location. After consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Attorney was directed to prepare notice calling for sealed propo - sals, first for laboratory tests of samples gathered by the City; second, for both gathering and testing. Bids to be opened January 6, 1937. Wm R. Middleton, 1110 Chestnut Avenue, expressed opposition to the permit recently issued to A. J . Schott to keep two horses at 1113 West Palm Avenue. The ' Mayor advised Mr. Middleton that he should have made his objections at the time of the hearing of the application at last meeting, but assured him that the Sanitary Inspector would keep a close check on the place as to sanitary conditions. Mr. Middleton stated that the conditions were already bad. Councilman Spoor suggested that the Clerk write Mr. Schott advising him of the conplaint, and it was so ordered. Hugo Boettger, 501 West Olive Avenue, addressed the Council in a plea for reduction of interest and costs on a Street improvement assessment against property at the Southwest corner of Orange Street and Pearl Avenue, which he had been forced to take in payment of debt. After due consideration, his plea was denied as against public policy. PETITION Petition No. 4159,Sidney A. Young and D. DeWitt for installation of a sewer line in New York Street between Colton Avenue and Highway 99, was presented and referred to the Engineer for investigation and report. APPLICATION - SIGNS The applications of Condra & Reed, San Bernardino, for permission to hang a sign at the Cortner funeral chapel, 221 Brookside Avenue; and Over the sidewalk at 24 East State Street; and The application of the Southern California Edison Company, for permission to hang an electric sign over the sidewalk at its place of business at the Southeast corner of Orange Street and Citrus Avenue, were presented and ordered filed. The policy of issuing permits for signs over the sidewalk was considered at some length by Council members and Mrs. C. A. Lombard, citizen, after which, upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the applications were granted under ' ' supervision of the Building Inspector and with the proviso that the sign at 24 East State Street shall not extend over the sidewalk beyond the inside line of the Smith clock at 26 East State Street. 385 REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector, and Fire Department for the month of November, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on November I. 30, 1936, was read and ordered filed: 1-4 CCD A meeting of the Planning Commission was 2rJ held Monday, Nov. 30, 1936 at 9:00 A. M. at the City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, A. H. Collins, W. C. Collett, H. S. Williamson, City Engineer Hinckley, Building Inspector L. H. Cooper, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Moore. Petition from Redlands-Highlands Fruit Exchange to change the set back on the East side of their property at 130 West Vine and permit the building of an addition to their building out to the property line, was presented, moved by Collett, seconded by Williamson and carried that it be re- commended to the City Council that the petition be granted. The recommendation of the Commission was considered at some length by Council members, Councilman Spoor expressing opposition to the granting of so many special permits and ' moved that the request be denied. The motion received no second. Councilman Maccubbin then moved that the recommendation of the Commission be approved, seconded by Councilman L Clapp and duly adopted, with Councilman Spoor voting "No" . TAXES The Clerk presented Petition No. 54, Eleazar Cox, for correction of an (1936-assessment) error as ruiiy set forth in the petition as approved by the City Attorney. After due consideration, the petition was granted and the correction authtbized. COMMUNICATIOKS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: it Southern Pacific Railroad Company relative to proposed settlement in the matter of Central Avenue improvement (Highway 99) addressed to Mayor Bruggemeyer; From Ralph B. Smith, Director W. P. A. , relative to safety regulations affecting certain projects operated under the City ' s sponsorship. HIGHWAX 99 The Mayor submitted and recommended the passage of the following Resolution: WHEREAS the persons named below have heretofore deposited quit claim deeds to the 42 feet taken to improve U. S. Highway 99 and have executed assignments of judgment entered in their favor against the City of Redlands; NOW, THEREFORE, the said persons are entitled to the sums of money set opposite their respective names; Parcel No. Name Award Net Amount 3 F. Arthur Cortner and Catherine Fox Cortner $3,756 .50 $3,626. 50 George P. Cortner 3,756. 50 3,626 .50 6 John H. Scotland and Dovie Elizabeth Scotland 839.24 74.8.04 386 7 Lilly Nicholson 1,108.00 1,108.00 ' 9 Luther W. Gist and Maude J. Gist 1,086.00 1,036.56 11 A. M. J. Fourbon 872.00 797.00 / 12 Adelbert Z. Holt 1,040.00 920.00 ' 15 Fred J. A. Schmechel 1,286.00 942.08 1 16 Paul Lubinsky 632.00 412.16 ' 22 Margaret L. Herrmann 3,774.00 3,630.00 / 25 Emma Jones Spence 3,786 .00 3,634.00 1 26 Bessie S. Albert and Florence Albert, etc. 9,000.00 9,000.00 ' 38 Fred R. Clapp and Addie L. Clapp 838.00 628.24. 41 Manuel Jaques and Jessie Jaques 212.00 145.60 42 V. Cordoza and Concha Cordoza 236.00 147.20 ' 55 Sam Woodstra and Clara Woodstra 1,058.00 878.00 Total --- $33,280.24 $31,279.88 RESOLVED, that the Highway Department of the State of California be, and by this resolution is, hereby requested to forward the sum of $31,279.88 to the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company, 420 Court Street, San Bernar- dino, California, the escrow agent selected to carry out the contract agreement heretofore entered into between the said City of Redlands and the said Highway Department of the State of California. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the resolution was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. All other matters pertaining to Highway #99 were continued and adjourned to the next regular meeting. WATER DEPARTMENT Councilman Clapp presented a comparative statement of water bills and collections for August, September, October and november which was ordered filed. He stated that a plan to use a card for billing instead of bill and envelope would save approximately $55.00 a month in postage alone. He again urged that the payment of water bills be made to the Water Department office instead of the Treasurer's office, in the interest of the service, principally in keeping a closer contact between consumer and the department. Councilman Maccubbin and Treasurer Tripp expressed opposition to any change in the present method. After consideration, a motion by Councilman Clapp, U seconded by Councilman Spoor, that water collections be made by the Water Department under Manager Weld, who together with the Cashier' shall be properly bonded, and the collections be paid into the Treasurer daily with detailed reports filed with the proper officials, was duly adopted, with Councilman Maccubbin voting "No". Treasurer Tripp commenting upon the effect of the change of policy in water collections, stated that it would necessitate extra help in his office at certain periods of the year. He was assured by the mayor that this would be supslied; Councilman .387 Spoor suggesting that the Council be advised in advance of such need-which might be sup= ' plied from the regular employees. The matter of water connections and service to Mountain Home Can on residents was referred to the Water Commissioner and Engineer. The Engineer voiced the need of a tractor for use by the Street Depart- C^ ' went, and Street Commissioner Spoor recommended the purchase as an ecenomical move in 2fJ the saving of rental charges. Bids were authorized to be called for open'i?ig at the regular meeting on January 6, 1937, TELEPHONE RATES Councilman Spoor protested the local telephone rates as being higher than paid by other cities, and urged an investigation. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, ; seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the Attorney was directed to secure data, etc. , ' ,land report his findings to this Board. BUSINESS LICENSES The Attorney stated that the Business License schedule was practically_ ' ready for consideration, except as to rates, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, Councilman Clapp was appointed to confer with the license collector and Attorney in the further preparation of the schedule for submission ) to this Board for consideration, at as early date as possible. Councilman Spoor was granted his request to retire from the Council ' Chamber at this time. STREETS Councilman Clapp reported that the .pr000sed State Street extension was progressing with the Engineer and Committee preparing a definite plan for submission to this Board; the proposal of Mrs. Barry to convey to the City a 30 foot strip of land from [ for the extension of Norwood Street, south Sm Clark Street to Fern Avenue, was declined. The improvement of West Citrus Avenue and Second Street were also considered for future action. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance ,Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: /,t' ' •• 4,_,A,(22,/r././i9yACitC.' erk Mayor of the CRes, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 388 Redlands, California December 16, 1936 Two Otclock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The thayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. No one responding, he called for the opening of proposals for , supplying the City with gasoline for the next year. Councilman Spoor entered the Council Chamber at this time and took his place at the Council table. The Clerk presented the following proposals which were publicly opened and declared: (Gasoline Bids) Associated Oil Company Shell Oil Company Rio Grande Oil Company Union Oil Company of California Signal Oil Company General Petroleum Corporation Gilmore Oil Company Standard Oil Company of California The proposals submitted being the same in price, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the award for the year ' s supply be made in three periods of four months each as follows: Associated Oil Company January 1 to April 30, 1937 Shell Oil Company May 1 to August 31, 1937 Rio Grande Oil Company September 1 to December 31, 1937 was adopted by the unanimous vote of the board. The Associated and Shell are represented locally by DeRoo & Gowland and the Redlands Oil Company, respectively. .PARKING METERS Geo . Holbrook, San Bernardino, introduced Elmer Willson, who addressed the Council relative to installation of auto parking meters, for a 90 days trial, claim- ing the machine was a means of regulation as well as source of revenue. The cost of the meter, $58.00, would be paid for from the parking fees--80% to the Company and 20% to the City until paid, after which the City would receive all the revenue. Council members expressed the opinion that conditions did not justify the installation at this time, but suggested that he submit the matter to the Chamber of Commerce for consideration of the " local business men. ___COUNICATIDN,S A communication advising of the monthly meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held at 1000 Palms Camp on the Metropolitan Aqueduct, on December 18, 1936, was presented and ordered filed. Reservation for dinners for eight was authorized. A communication from Ralph B. Smith, Director W. P. A. , addressed to the Mayor, advising of certain revisions of the W. P. A. •ro:ram, was presented and ordered filed. 389 A communication from E. B. Godfrey, County Health Officer, with copy of a letter from Helene Duval, 1030 East Central Avenue, this City, attached, protesting conditions at 1032 East Central Avenue as annoying and disturbing, was presented and „ ordered filed, members of the Council having heretofore received similar communications. A communication from Pat S. Fitter, District Ed.-in-charge, Historical Res- earth Survey addressed to W. A. Hartman, Superintendent of the Cemetery, praising the CEJ iistem of bookkeeping, etc. , in use at the Cemetery office, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Campbell P. Minor, 916 E. Central Avenue, Protesting. damage to his grove from over-flow of water from the Storm Water Ditch caused by W.P.A. , workers failing to remove brush and tree cuttings, was presented and ordered filed. The Engineer expressed the opinion that when. the ditch is completed there will probably be dirt sufficient to fill in the washed places. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the matter was referred to the Engineer, with power to act . PETITIONS Petition leo. 4161, J. A. Nowlin, et al, for _gooseneck street light on Clay Street at No. 1445, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Health and Community Recreation for the month of November, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. OFFICIAL BONDS The Clerk presented the bonds of Albert J . Weld, Aanager, Marjorie B . Wearne and John Woodstra, Cashiers, of the Water Department in the sum of $5000.00, $2000.00 and $2000.00, respectively, effective as of December 4, 1936, issued by the Maryland Casualty Company, Robert 0. Webster, local representative. Upon motion duly ' made, seconded and adopted, the bonds were accepted and ordered placed on file. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 788-A, adopting by reference, Codified Ordinance No. 788, , was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None. COMMITTEES The Mayor at this time recommended the following revised list of depart- ment Commissioners, occasioned by the resignation of Councilman Fowler, a few weeks ago: Councilman Cranston- Police, City Judge, Health & Ordinances Councilman Maccubbin - Fire, Buildings & Bldg. Dept. , Charity Councilman Spoor - Streets, Parks & Finances Councilman Clapp - Water, Cemetery, Unemployment Relief Mayor Bruggemeyer - Purchasing Agent ', Upon motion, the recommendations of the Mayor were approved. 390 SALARIES An apparent misunderstanding or oversight relative to the salaries of Policement Patterson and Delaney was considered at this _time, after which, for the purpose of clarifying the records, Councilman Maccubbin moved that the salary of Police iman Patterson be fixed at $135.00 per month, effective as of September 15, 1936, and the ' salary of Policeman Delaney be fixed at 8132. 50 per month as of November 1, 1936 . The , motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor and unanimously adopted, and the Clerk was ,authorized and directed to issue warrants accordingly. XMAS TREE - ORANGE SHOW Upon motion duly made seconded and adopted, Park Superintendent Ferguson was directed to proceed as usual with the City Christmas tree decorations and Orange Show exhibit. The Christmas tree program was left in the hands of the Mayor. OGE STREET The question of relief from flood waters on Orange Street between 'High and Pearl Avenues was brought to the attention of the Board by the Mayor, who urged' that immediate action be taken. The Engineer suggested the use of 24" culvert pipe under the Street just north of High Avenue at a cost of approximately $270.00. A motion by :Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the work be done .at once per If 'plans of the Engineer, was duly adopted. WATER DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by it Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, with Councilman Spoor not voting (being an interested 'party) , the policy of the Water Department in chargjg $50.00 for water connections out= ;side the City, west, was abolished, and the delinquent payments of those patrons for I: such charges were cancelled, leaving the charge the same for outside and inside service connections. Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Spoor, ,,seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $29,000.00 from the Water Department to the Interest and.: ' Sinking Fund of the Municipal Water bonds. P. E. RAILWAY COMPANY Councilman Spoor protested the manner in which the P. E. Company was ,restoring_ the street after removal of tracks over a part of Orange Street, as being contrary to the heretofore agreed plan (verbal) between himself, the Engineer and Company ,officials. The matter was discussed at some length, after which Councilman Spoor moved that the City Attorney advise the Company that the work was not satisfactory to the City . and not in conformity with the agreement (verbal) between the City and Company officials. ,The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously adopted. CEMETERY Councilman Clapp presented and recommended a Form of contract prepared by the City Attorney to be used by the Cemetery Department in the sale of lots on the 'monthly payment plan providing for 6% interest on deferred payments. Upon motion of 391 Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the recommendation of the Cemetery Commissioner was approved. HIGHWAY #99 The Mayor and Attorney reported slight progress in the efforts to secure compliance by the makers of agreements with the City relative to Highway 99; and Councilman Clapp again suggested the desirability for a single street name to cover Highway 99 through the City. All matters pertaining to said street were adjourned and continued till the next regular meeting. MISCELLANEOUS The Mayor and Council members promiscuously discussed telephone rates; i purchasing department policy; San Bernardino Avenue improvement; time of service rendered before an increase from the minimum wage of $3.20 is granted; expiration of term of members of the Library Board and Planning Commission and general financial affairs of the City. 88888 Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ' ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. H Attest: for City Clerk. Ma* of the City of Ffdlands,iCa.lifo, nia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II88888 A vote of appreciation was extended to the Treasurer' s and Clerk's depart- ments for the Christmas spirit evidenced by fruit, candy, etc. , upon the Council table. i 11 1 1 392 THIS PAGE AND THE OTHER PAGES OF THIS VOLUME TO AND INCLUDING 400 ARE DESTROYED, SEE VOLUME 15 FOR NEXT MEETING. 111 Attest: C. P. Book City Clerk By LQ.IY A D Lm . �1` �i n �.t Deputy. 1 it 1