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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1937 to 05/08/1940 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS I t 4 Year term Term expires E. A. Moore 12-31-41 _ Chas A. Maccubbin 12-31-42 Jackson Rigby 12-31-42 • A. Harvey Collins 12-31-3943 W. C. Collett 12-31_91+3 • I. Ford 12-31-4**4• III Ex-Officio Members: Mayor, Attorney & Engineer Secretary: Chas A. Maccubbin LIBRARY BOARD • 3 year term Term expires Joseph K. Choate 12-31--46.443 J. J. Prendergast 12-31_48.443 Lyman M. King12-31-41 Y Charles Clock 12-31-41 Qiarsnoe-G.- W-ite- 3-2-91-3c} A • es,,. 7n.a. 11.- 31_ 41- � • 1 ill ARCHITECTURAL -BOARD OF REVIEW Ordinance No. 774 i Inactive - all members having resigned. BOARD OF EXAMINERS & APPEALS A. 'E. Taylor Gordon Donald Percy Hicks Geo. S. Hinckley . -WF. rJ. Kalttzell 04.ul .'WYp�p I Building Inspector - Ex-Officio Member & Secretary I1 EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS — BOARD OF HEALTH Ill Section 1, Chapter 398 -- L Acts 1931, Page 913 & C. G. Hilliard, M.D. Act 258 of General Laws of 1923 D. C. Mock, M. D. F. H. Folkins , M. D. Geo S. Hinckley, City Engineer . Theodore Krum Commissioner , I j ? CALIFORNIA.VEHICLE 'ACT II Page 212 I Disposition last cities of fines and forfeitures. SEC. 160 (a) All fines or forfeitures collected upon conviction I I or upon the forfeiture of bail of any person charged with a violation of anyof the provisions pr visions of this act constituting a' misdemeanor i following an arrest of such person by any officer employed by a city, I shall be paid into the city treasury and deposited in a special fund to be known as the "street improvement fund" which is hereby created and which shall be used exclusively innthe construction, maintenance I and improvement of public streets, bridges and culverts within such ! _ e city. Failure, refusal or neglect to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall constitute misconduct in office I and shall be ground fob removal therefrom. I - l I__' -- '1 7J O Z HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED BY I CITY EMPLOYEES Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Armistice Day Christmas Day New Years Day Memorial Day Slashingtonts Birthday 111I An nemployeen under this order being II' anyone receiving a monthly salary or " wage from the City, except an elective official. jI Adopted: November 2, 1938 Attest: C. P. Hook • City Clerk. Q. AIR PHOTOS Cost . . 0 1,725 .00 • City contribution 0 75 .00 Mosaic- -- -- -- Map & cabinet-City of Redlands 0 199 .07 East of City portion ? 100 .43 Watson 7Airfotos Inc. , 237 American Avenue , Long Beach, California. Demands : #24478 - 27933 - 28143 • 1 Redlands, California January 6, 1937 Two O 'clock, P. M. l A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. I Present: Councilmen Clapp3 Cranston, -Maccubbin; Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyler, CO the Deputy City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. O Absent: None. a dThe 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-the-opening-of proposals for a • tractor for the Street Department. _____BMS (Tractor) The following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Diesel Gasoline Freeland Tractor & Equipment Co.-Caterpillar $ 2714.05 $ 2343.25 (tax incl. J. D. Adams Company —International 2716.75 2329.75 (Tax extra) Curtis V. Edwards =Cletrac 2.528.65 1957.00 (tax incl) each figure quoted being the regular retail price. Representatives of the different Companies were present and explained in detail the workings of the various machines- to Council members and the Engineer. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the awarding of the contract was deferred until the next regular meeting, allowing time for further investigation. (Colton Avenue Pipe Line) Proposals for 3600' of 4° -12 -gauge Welded Steel Pipe werasubmitted"per the request of the City Engineer as follows: American Pipe & Steel Corporation West Coast Pipe & Steel Company Southern Pipe & Casing Company • ,,DWestern Pipe & Steel Company D Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. All bids were the same ($.27) per lineal foot. The Mayor questioned the legality of purchases being made by the City in amounts over $300.00 without first calling forbids, but felt the immediate need in this particular case in order to complete the project • under W. P. A. Councilman Clapp recommended and moved that the pipe be 'purchased for immediate delivery from the American Pipe & Steel Corporation, Ltd. , seconded by Council- man Maccubbin and duly adopted. (Lubricating Oil) A proposal of the Standard Oil Company of California for supplying the City with lubricating oil for the year ending Decenber 31, 1937, was presented. lo-bids having been called for, upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Clerk was directed to advertise for bidssupplying the City with lubricating oil for the period ending December 31, 1937, to be opened. at the next regular meeting, January 20, 1937. " GOlat 1_NICATLOIW The following communications were presented and ordered filed: • From Charles H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, Redlands, relative to ) 2 1. • granting the Southern California Edison Company a 50 year franchise; From the Fish & Game Development Association asking the City to endorse an initiative measure relating to the regulation- and control of sardine fishery; From the Division of Highways, showing aftestimated apportionment 'of ' 11¢ gas tax allocation for the fiscal year 1936-37 for this Cit? in the amount of $$11,610.00; From the League of California Municipalities relative to materials furnished for W. P. A. projects, also submitting a brief summary of the work of the League for the year 1936. SAN BERNARDINO AVENUE _ • e v • . • 1:- greeted various members at the Council table at this • time complimenting them upon the much improved conduct since the appointment of Mrs. Cranston to the Council. ' Mr. Fowler' stated he was returning the petition of the property 'owners for curbs and gutters on San Bernardino'' Avenue, between Church and Judson Streets, under a W.P.A. project, same having been referred to the Supervisors on November '18, 1936, by the City Council. He submitted a copy of the action of the Supervisors and informed the Council that it was not the policy of the County to construct curbs. and gutters, and that it would be impossible to make an assessment district of it, add that the construction of all curbs and gutters and the sponsorship of Federal projects for this purpose must be assumed by the City. The. petition of the property owners and_copy of action of the County Board of Supervisors. were ordered filed. Supervisor Fowler also reported they were ready to start work on Sunset Drive as soon as the stone work was completed and Mr. Hinckley assured him they would be let in any time they 'were ready. A general ' discussionwas had regarding the allocation of money from the County, and -Supervisor Fowler assured' them he would do his best for this district and wanted the City to feel free to ask for their needs. ` APPOINTMENTS The Mayor reported a vacancy onzthe Libtary 'Board as of December 31, 1936, • with the expiration of the term of Clarence G. White, and recommended he be reappointed for the term ending December 31, 1939. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the recommendation of the Mayor was unanimously adopted. The Mayor also reported a vacancy on the Planning Commission as of December 31, 1936, with the expiration of the term of I. Ford, and recommended he be reappointed for the term ending December 31, 1940. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the recommendation of the Mayor was unanimously adopted. ' The City Clerk was authorized and directed to notify both Mr. White and Mr. Ford of their reappointments, thanking them for their services. HIGHWAY 99 The Mayor stated that money was ready to be deposited by the State • -3 • Highway Division witti the. Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company for payment of certain escrows with the City, •proper• papers now being on file with the Title Company, the following and recommended that the Title Company be authorized and directed to make/disbursements if and when they were satisfied' there were no 'judgments or liens: Escrow Parcel_ -Name of Party . Amount of No. No. Demand CO .ct 28523-S 9 L. W. Gist $ 1036.56 o 28525-S 55 Sam Woodstra X878.00 28536-8, 16 ., Paul Lubinsky 412.16 cla 28543-S . 12 Adelbert Z. Holt 920.00' cil 28552-S 42 V.. Cordoza 147.20 285.53-S 41 Manuel Jaques 145.60 2855.7-5 15 Fred J. A. Schmechel 942.08 28558-S 25 Emma Jones :Spence ; 3634.00 • 28584-S 3 George P. Cortner & F. Arthur Cortner . 7253.00 28592-5 11 Estate of Fourbon• (Brittie Jure) 797.00 O+y-,•,-c 28603-S W (8.) Bessie S. Albert, et ux , 9000.00 28662-S 22 M. H. Worley, Admis. Estate Margaret L. Herrmann, Decd. 3630.00 28671-S 7 Lily Nicholson & Sylvester , •Granillo. 1108.00 & - (28603-S)(3 (8) Harry B. Morris (lease) 500.00 It -- - Southern Pacific. Company & ' Southern Pacific R. R. Company 3227.00 $ $33,630.60 The recommendation of the Mayor was approved and the payments authorized, upon motion. regularly made, seconded and unanimously adopted. Upon recommendation of the Mayor the following Resolution was unanimously adopted, upon motion regularly made and seconded: RESOLVED, That Paul Wilson, City Attorney., be andis hereby authorized and directed .to demand' from. George S. and Hattie E. Biggin, his wife, a Satisfaction piece to satisfy a judgment heretofore entered in the Superior Court of San Bernardino County in the amount of Three Thousand. eight hundred seventy-nine Dollars ($3,879.00) said judgment having inadvertently been entered against the City of Redlands, the said City prior thereto having paid to the said George S. Biggin and Hattie E. Biggin the full and fair- market value of their building, land and damage caused by the widening. of Central Avenue; said judgment having been entered; in Case No. 36900, entitled "City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs Bessie S. Albert, et al, Defendants", and upon their failure to to do within a reasonable time after Said demand, he is authorized and directed to commence action to remove • said judgment from the record. Said City Attorney is further authorized and directed to commence action against Allen Wheaton and Henry E. Rettig to enforce the contracts to convey.a,certain pro- perty in connection with the widening of Central Avenue, and this is his full authority for so doing. PLUNGE . _ p Councilman Spoor sought the attitude of the Council relative to a transfer from the Miscellaneous Department of the budget to. the Park Department to cover the estimated deficit of the plUhge for this year in the amount of approximately $700',00. After_ due consideration and discussion of general finances of the City .for the six montzs 111 period, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that said-transfer b.e made, was duly adopted, Councilman Clapp not voting. The opinion of the Council being that at budget making time an adequate appropriation ;be 'made for the ' plunge. • 4 SANh1MOTEO_O NXQLBOAD Councilman Spoor reported a bad washout on San Timoteo Canyon Road near the Southern Pacific main line depot, and suggested a change in the road to the otlier side of the tracks. The matter was discussed at some' length by Engineer Hinckley ' anp 'Council members and referred to the Street Commissioner and Engineer. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON C_OMEANX_ERANCHISE Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by- Councilman Clapp, unan- imously adopted,. the City Attorney we's authorized and directed to proceed to draw up a fifty year franchise with the Southern California Edison Company for- approval by this Bnp,rd, and to confer with the Company_rsgazaing the amount due the -City. DEMAND I' Councilman Maccubbin presented a demand-claim from pr. Neubert, approved by the Associated Charities, for. services rendered Geo. T. Field in February, 1936. It seemed to be the general opinion of the Council that this was not a charity_ case' and the Clerk was directed to return the bill to the Associated Charities with the recommendation that it should be paid by the estate of Geo. T. Field since the estate had several hundred dollars coming from the City. BUSINESS LICENSES' The City Attorney reported that the Business License Ordinance would be ready for Council action as soon as a schedule of rates was prepared. Councilman Clapp said he and Mr. Tripp had been unable to get together but that since the bills had been sent out for the next period they would have a' schedule ready to present before the six months period was up. ' 'MILL CREEK PIPELINE PROJECT ;Engineer .Hinckley reported that the Mill Creek Pipe Line project had begin approved and they were about ready to start work, ,and sought the attitudeiof the Council regarding transportation for the men. He said there was a possibility of working the men eight hour's per day-4 days per week instead of a 5 day per week sc} edule. After due consideration and discussion, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston,. it. was Igtgrmined to allow_40.per day etch fort trans- • portation. The Mill Creek water question was .again discussed 'relative to the City' s interest, the purchase of land from 'the Southern California Edison Company; etc. The City Attorney was directed to 'investigate and report to this Board his findings,,.. as regards the City's interest in the Mill Creek Water Owners. POLICE - Radios Councilman Cranston recommended the installation of three short wave radio sets for use of the Police Department-1 in the office and 2 in the cars, at an approximate cost of $165.00. She stated their plan was to hook-un with the San Bernar- ,dino-Riverside set-up, at no extra cost, that it would be particularly valuable in locating stolen cars. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the matter was left in the hands of the Pollee (1ommis_ loner with • 5 • .. power to act I RFSOid1T TAN (Death - Mrs. John M. Stocker) The Mayor announced the death of Mrs. J ohu_M. Stps_cer, wife of ex-Police- man and present Constable John M. Stocker. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the following Resolution was unanimously. adopted: CO 03 RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of ; does hereby extend to `�cl: Mr.. John M. Stocker it's heartfelt d 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 copy of same to Mr. Stocker. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Building Inspector, Judge, Police Department, Fire Department and Community Recreation for the month of December, 1936, were presented II and ordered filed. Comparative statements of the Cemetery and water Departments were also presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following reports of the Planning Commission meetings of January 4 and 6, 1937, were presented and ordered filed: Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, Jan. 4,1937, at 7:30 P. M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, W. C. Collett, H. S. Williamson, Isaac Ford; A. H. Collins, City Attorney Paul B. Wilson, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. Minutes of Nov. 2nd and .Nov. 30th and special meeting of Nov. 23rd were read and approved. Petition of W. H. Hammontree for the erection of a garage nearer the property line than permitted by Building III Code, presented and was referred to the 'Secretary to get ' more detailed information. Chairman .Moore called a Meeting for 9 A. M. Wednesday, to act on petitions received too late to act on at this meeting.. A letter was read from President H. S. Williamson of f• • the Chamber of Commerce, inviting the Planning Commission to have a representative at all the future meetings of the Chamber of Commerce directors. Moved by Collett, seconded by Collins that the invitation be accepted and that Chair- man Moore appoint some member of the Planning Commission to attend each meeting. Carried. Mr. I. Ford reported progress in regard to the° signing of the East and West approaches of the City. Petition of Leo. J. Waite for removal of one Palm tree at 524 Center St. was presented. and on motion by Collins, seconded by Ford, and carried, it was recommended that petition be granted. The matter of tourist trade and the re-opening of Smiley Heights was discussed at some length but no action was taken. Election of officers resulted in E. A. Moore and C. A. Maccubbin being nominated and elected President and Secretary_. • • , 6 • Called meeting of the Planning. Commission held Wednesday, 9 A. M. , Jan. 6, 1937 for the purpose of considering petitions. Present: E. A. Moore, H. S. Williamson, A. H. Collins, Isaac Ford, City Engineer Hinckley and Secretary C A. Maccubbin. Petition of C. 0. Barnes for the erection of a gars e at 116 N. University St. nearer to property line. than per- mitted by Building Code, was presented. Moved-by Ford, se- conded br Williamson, that it be recommended that petition begranted. Carried. Petition of W. H. Hammontree for erection of garage at 315 W. Colton Ave.' nearer to property line than permitted by Building Code, presented, moved by Ford, seconded by Collins that it be recommended that petition be granted, Carried. Petition of W. A. Roth for the removal of Pepper trees • on the West side of the road North of San Timoteo creek bridge presented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Ford and carried that it be recommended that petition be granted for removal of every other tree under supervision of the City Engineer. Petition of W. A. Roth to change name from Brookside , Drive to Fern Ave. was unanimously recommended. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved, with Council,- man Spoor opposing the petitions of C. 0. Barnes and W. H. Hammontree for erection of garages nearer the property line than permitted by the Building Code. The Attorney was directed to draft and submit to this Board for approval, a Resolution changing the name of Brookside Road (west of Terracina Blvd.) to Fern Avenue as recommended by the Commission. MILEAGE Councilman Spoor called attention of the Council to the 54 mileage fee paid City employees for use of their cars and moved it be changed to 4¢. After considerable discussion the Mayor declared the motion lost, having received no second. WATER I° Councilman Clapp sought the action of the Council relative to the policy of the City supplying water to Big Pines Camp Ground. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilmah, Spoor, unanimously adopted, the Clerkvas-authorized and directed to advise the Forestry Department, San Bernardino, that such policy would S be continued this year. Councilman Clapp presented a note in the amount of X385.93 signed by C. A. Puffer in payment of an outlawed water bill, Councilman Maccubbin moved that said note be accepted and deposited with. the Water Department for collection when due, motion seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted. Councilman Clapp also presented a re est of a water user (H. H. Ford) for rebate of $6 on a $12 water bill on account of pump was broken by overturning of wind. mill. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, was referred to the Water Commissioner with power to act. COMMITTEES Qouncilman Clapp requested- relief fr_o utie.s of Cer_etery Commissioned, whereupon the Mavor recommended the appointment of Councilman Maccubbin as Cemetery 1111 ?; .` • • Commissioner and Councilman. Cnnstoto_tke_oxenthe_Charity, which recommendation was unanimously approved by the Board. . lir PETITIONS Petition No. 1.166, M. Sheari _t_tA3, for street light iaAhefl4_0_0 block on Clay Street was presented and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, econded by Council- CO man Clapp, duly adopted, was referred to the Light' Committee with; power to act. CSP O Petition No. 4159 for installation of a sewer line on New York Street , d presented on December 2, 1936., and referred to the •Engineer, was ordered filed, the men having put in cesspools. Tree retition No. 912, Frank B. Miller, presented on September 2, 1936, • and continued for further consideration, was• ordered filed, the trees having been removed. MILK & WATER TESTS The Mayor called the attention of the Council to the fact that no bids III were called for milk and water tests and asked if they wished to make a change at this time. No action was taken. Bills and salaries were Ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ly, if - . iff City ?jerk. ` Mayor of the ., 'y of edlnds, California. 447(11 ` , `-� I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California • January 20, 1937 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor, and Mayor Bruggemeyer,, together, with the Deputy City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and, Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and after an informal discussion regarding the correctness of two items, were approved as read. II.;* The Mayor stated they were ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, whereupon Councilman thaccubbin suggested the reading of the report of the joint! meeting of the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club, Chamber of Commerce and Planning Commission on January .13, 1937, so the Council would better understand the 0 action. taken. The Deputy Clerk then read said report, after which Mrs . Dibble addressed 8 • the Council in a request that consideration of the matter be deferred for a short time pending the arrival of Mr. Ford with a map showing the proposed improvement. The • request was granted and the Mayor called for the opening of bids for lubricating oil. The following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: The Texas Company Signal Oil Company Standard Oil Company of California The Texas Company bid on eastern oil being reasonable and the lowest, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, award was made to the Texas Company for supplying the City with eastern oil for the period ending December 31, 193(7, all other bids were rejected. There being only one bid submitted for western oil no award was made, and the City Clerk was directed to again call for • bids for western oil to be opened at 2 o'clock, P. M. , on February 3, 1937. The Mayor was called to answer a long distance telephone call at this time and asked Councilman Spoor to take the chair. Mr. I. Ford of the Beautification Committee appeared at this time with the map of the proposed planting and parking along Highway 99, which was explained in detail by Mrs. Edith Finley and the matter discussed from its several angles by Council members and parties interested, and the Mayor who re-entered the Council Chamber during the discussion. After due consideration, Councilman Clapp moved that Engineer Hinckley be directed to set up a W.P.A. project immediately for labor only for beauti- fication of Highway 99 covering all work necessary to be done, under the program of the beautification Committee, which was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and unanimously_ adopted. Said map was retained by Mr. Ford and the report of the Committee ordered filed. Mayor Bruggemeyer called the attention of the Council to the unsight condition of the Southeast corner of Texas Street and Highway 92 owned by the Johnston Tractor Company. The City Attorney was directed to notify Mr. Johnston that if any further dumping of tin cans and rubbish was allowed it would be declared a niusance and have to be stopped. Possibility of the City acquiring this triangle in the event of West State Street extension was discussed but no action deemed necessary ,at this time. Mayor Bruggemeyer resumed his duties as Mayor at this time. • GUARANTY BUILDING ILLOOLAiSSOCIATION Mayor Bruggemeyer stated the reason for his absence was to answer a telephone call from the Guaranty Building & LoanAssociation, that they were willing to settle by compromising on the amount of interest due, approximately $3400.00 on their $18,000.00 claim, and were. willing to accept $19,700.00 cash for an assignment of judgment and to convey the property described as Parcel #28. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Council unanimously declined to accept the proposal submitted. CLEARING HOUSE FOR GROWERS Mrs. Rodney L. Cranmer spoke briefly regarding the need of a clearing house for growers where they might secure extra help or a tank not being in use. Mayor • 9 • Bruggetpeyer spoke of the large expenditure of money by the Government maintaining an empipent agency which people did not seem to know about. Councilman Clapp stated a ° new man had been placed in charge of the Government employment service and the office moved to 12 Cajon Street. It seemed to be the general opinion that Packing houses should be a clearing house for the growers. m CHLOLZNE- cq Mayor Bruggemeyer sought action of the Council regarding the signing `.c of_ a contract for the purchase of chlorine for' the Water Department. Councilman Clapp informed him it was merely to protect them on their purchase price through a local merchant. Councilman Spoor questioned the purchase without asking for bids and Mr. Hinck- • ley explained that other companies bid only on car load lots and they were not equipped to takF care of it. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to sign a contract with the McKesson- II (Western Wholesale fopne year, Councilman Spoor not voting. COMbIU TTON.S The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the City of Upland regarding the Citrus Belt League meeting to he held in that City on January 22, 1937. The Clerk was directed to make reservations for nine; From John M. Stocker expressing appreciation for sympathy extended' owing to the death of Mrs. Stocker; From R. A. Covington relative to a substantial saving to the City_ over a period of three years on Public Liability Insurance on the Water and Cemetery Departments and the property at the Northwest corner of Orange Street and Colton Avenue. The AttornllL was directed to investigate the need of such insurance at the Northwest corner of Colton I and Orange when leased and report to this board. The matter of having all public liabil- • ity insurance expire at a certain date was discussed but no action taken. SLGNS Application of Carpenter & Collins for permission to hang a sign at • 116 West Citrus Avenue was presented, same having been approved by the Building Inspector• . 1 Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the application was granted under supervision of the Building Inspector. DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company sought permission of the Council to 'erect a sign at 525 Orange Street on the Emil Suess property, same to be placed against the side of the building, permission having been granted by the owner of the property. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the permit be. denied resulted as follows: Ayes; Councilmen Clapp and Spoor Noes: Councilmen Cranston and Maccubbin Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion lost. The Mayor expressed the opinion that Council action was not needed in such cases and after durther discussion, upon motion of ICounci}man Cranston, saconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that permit be milted under super- 0 vision of the building Inspector, resulted as follows: 10 • Ayes: Councilmen Cranston and 'kaccubbin Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor mor Bruggemeyer voted Vie" and declared the motion carried. I PETITIONS Mr. Geo. S. Biggin presented petition No. 4167 signed by threeproperty owners to have a fire hydrant installed on or near the corner of Fifth Avenue and LaSalle Street. After due consideration it seemed to be the general opinion of the Council that it was up to the Fire Chief to determine the need of fire hydrants anOas referred to the Fire Commissioner and Chief for recommendation. Petition No. 4168 signed by property owners on West San Bernardino Avenue for curbs and gutters between Texas Street and the West City limits under W.P.A. • project was presented. Mr. Hinckley stated that eyery_pronerty owner was ready to pay_ for the materials. After due consideration and discussion relative to curbs and gutters from the east to west City Limits, Councilman Maccubbin moved that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to set u. a W.P.A. .roj.ect for curbs and gutters on San Bernar- ' dino Avenue from Orange Street to Tennessee Street for labor only, if and when the funds are collected for the materials. Seconded by Councilman Cranston and unanimously adoptld. __REPORTS Reports of the Board of, wealth and City Clerk for the month of December 1936; the City Clerk for the quarter ending December 31, 1936, and the Mill Creek Wate Owners for the year ending December 31, 1936, were presented and ordered filed. Attorney Wilson reported that the Railroad Commission would be very glad to take up the matter of telephone rates for us. He also reported progress regarding the 50 year franchise with the Edison Comsany. The feasibility‘f the C ity t_aking_oyet the utility was discussed and the Attorney was directed to investigate the matter. TRACTOR The matter of purchase of a tractor was again considered with represen- tatives of the various Companies who presented bids at the last regular meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, Councilman Spoor and Engineer Hinckley were appointed as :a Committee Io investigate and determine the particular type of tractor needed and present their recommendation to this • Board. RESOL TION (Brookside Road to Fern Avenue) The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 522, for changing the name of Brookside Road (west of Terracina Blvd.) to West Fern Avenue as follows: RESOLVED that the following named street within the City of Redlands, to-wit: Brookside Road (an extension of West Fern Avenue west of Terracina Blvd) be changed to West Fern Avenue, and shall hereafter be known, designated, and called WEST FERN AVENUE. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Resolution was unanimously adopted, • 11 • UE147ANDS (Gasoline for Motorcycle) ' Councilman Maccubbin question the practice of the Police Department buying gasoline for their motorcycle at high prices when the City had a contract for gasoline. After due consideration, it was referred to the Police Commissioner for investigation and report. CO J (East Lugonia. Mutual Water Company) Councilman Spoor questioned the demand of the East Lugonia Mutual cll act Water Company for canalage in the amount of $472. 80 since the City has a 1/4 interest in the pipe line: After considerable discussion the City Attorney was directed to notify • the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company that the City has the right to use of 25% of the capacity of the line to carry its water through. The bill was ordered not paid at this time. The Mayor reported the trial of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company , i, vs Bondholders had been set for 2 o'clock, P. M. , January 21, 1937, in Judge Warmer's Court and suggested the need of a stenographer to attend with Attorney Wilson that they might have a complete record .of the trial for later reference. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed i to employ a stenographer at a cost not to exceed $10.00 to attend the trial, and resort in detail to this Board. (Water Contracts) Councilman Spoor raised a question regardingwater being delivered at 35¢ under Contract B of years ago. when 500 and 60# was charged for the adjoining district. Mr. Binckley explained that an arbitrary figure was set-up at the beginning of the seasol . and adjusted at the end of the season, and that the contract applied to all those from whom the City had purchased water. A general discussion was entered into regarding water rates, contracts, etc. but no action taken. CLAIM Mayor Bruggemeyer voiced a claim of Mitchell & Johnson for $250.00 k! for for services to the City relative to the Southern California Edison Company franchise. Councilman Spoor recommended and moved an effort be made to settle for $125.00, seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously adopted, -- Councilman Spoor to make the settlement. COMPLAINT Mayor Bruggemeyer voiced the complaint of Postmaster Stone regarding the condition of Kincaid Street, Palm Avenue and Lincoln Street were also reported in bad condition. Engineer Binckley stated Palm Avenue had not been completely replaced since the installation of a pipe line. No action was taken. MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS IIIAttorney Wilson reported it was impossible to get lega._litle for -the City 's interest in the Jackson and Bright property, that the deed was held by Crafton Water Owners subject to the indebtedness of $18,000.00, which was being paid off by the Mill Creek Water Owners in which the City has a 92/240 interest. After due consideration IIIand discussion, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, ssconded by Councilman Cranston, unani- 1_ 9 • mously adopted, the Attorney was directed to prepare and secure title for the City's interest subject to the indebtedness. HIGHWAY 99 Mayor Bruggemeyer reported that since the adoption of• the Resolution at the last regular meting authorizing the disbursement of money by the Pioneer Tttle Insurance & Trust Company, the Division of highways wanted satisfaction-of judgments of record before they would send the money, which he had refused to do. After due consid- eration, all matters relating to Highway 99 were deferred awaiting the outcome of a m- -t with the Highway Department on.January 21, 1937. Mayor Bruggemeyer• asked that Council- man Maccubbin accompany him to said meeting. Engineer Hinckley was directed to complete the sidewalk at Highway 99 • and Orange Street (Lindenberg property) as soon as possible. PARKING SYSTEM Councilman Spoor reported the use of a new parking system by backing in diagonally to the curb. Referred to the Police Commissioner. TAU STREET EXTENSION Matters pertaining to State Street extension,, West Citrus Avenue improvement and new City Hall were informally discussed as to ways and means of financing but no action taken. RE-SURFACING ORANGE STREET The matter of re-surfacing Orange Street was considered. Councilman Clapp thought it should be done by W.P.A. project for labor only, the City to furnish the material and equipment, which would not cost more tham $1000.00. The Engineer suggested one-half could be paid before July 1st and the other half after July 1st. Mayor Bruggemeyer stated he was sure of a payment of $3227.00 by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company soon which could be used for this purpose. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the Engineer was directed 111 to set-up a W.P.A. project for re-surfacing of the Street south of Colton Avenue. _POL C� DEPARTMENT Councilman Cranston voiced the need of a Police matron and asked that • she be given permission to employ same when the need arose. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, s;conded by Councilman Spoor, that such permit be granted, was unanimously adopted. The need for a hot water heater at the Police Department was also reported by Commissioner Cranston, stating that the pipes were all in. Upon motioniof Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, the matter was referred to the Commissioner of Buildings with power to act. The matter of purchase of a new car for the Police Department was also discussed but no action taken. MILK & WATER TESTS Councilman Cranston reported that she had investigated the matter of milk and water tests more thoroughly and in comparison with San Bernardino and Riverside • with the decision that it seemed a very satisfactory and centralized arrangement at the 13 • present time. It was unanimously agreed that this was not the time for a change. __CHARITY The demandfbr services of Dr. Neubert for Geo . T. Field was again considered but the Board still felt the claim should be filed against the estate since it had money coming from the City. CO BUSINESS LICENSES License Collector Tripp sought action of the Council regarding an extension of time for payment of business licenses without the oenalty, explaining that they had been delayed in getting the bills out, and recommended the penalty be deferred ; to March 1, 1937. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unan- imously adopted, the recommendation was approved. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. UN0 further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting Adjourned. Attest: ,/ / (/ /0-41--0- a � City Clerk. 'L. •r of the Cit ' dlands,. California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 3, 1937 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the Deputy City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. • Absent: City Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read, and after a change of the statement "regarding water being delivered at 35¢ under Contract B of years ago" to read "regarding water being delivered at 350 in a certain district while 50¢ and 600 was charged in the adjoining territory", were unanimously approved. The Mayor stated they were ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, whereupon A. Gregory representing a Chamber of Commerce committee consisting of himself, H. S. Williamson and Paul W. Moore, addressed the Council proposing a bond issue to relieve the labor situation in this district resulting from the recent freeze. An issue of $100,000.00 to pay for cost of materials for W.P.A. projects of a permanent nature was recommended. Mr. Moore stated that the Chamber of Commerce stood ready and willing to assist and co-operate with the Council in such an effort if they deemed it 14 • the proper method. Councilman Spoor spoke in opposition to raising the tax rate for payment of .a bond issue, contending that the unemployed should be a national problem and not local, and that a City Hall could be built without a bond issue. Mrs. Mullen spoke for the Committee representing the Community Music Association, stating their desire to discuss the matter of a Civic Auditorium in connection with the bond issue. After considerable discussion, upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the City Attorney draft a Resolution in anticipation of a bond issue, for action of this Council at its next regular meeting, resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: Councilman Spoor. • BEAUTIFICATION - HIGHWAY 49 . Mayor Bruggemeyer at this time reported to the members present of the Beautification Committee that a project had been set-up for labor in connection with an 8 acre park (Southwest corner Texas & Highway 99) and would start work as soon as the ' project was approved. TRAC1OR - Award The purchase of a tractor for use of the Street Department was again consid- ered. Councilman Spoor reported the Committee recommended the purchase of a Cletrac- Diesel powered tractor, according to the proposal of Curtis Edwards submitted on February 3, 1937, at a price of $2528.65. Upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the recommendation was unanimously approved, and the ourchase duly authorized. BIDS (Lubricating Oil) This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying the City with Western lubricating .oil, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and 111 declared: The Texas Company Standard Oil Company of California After due consideration and discussion the bids were tabled and the Attorney was directed to inquire of the Protective Associations as to whether Major Companies had advanced the • price of smudge oil during the recent cold weather, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, Councilman Maccubbin not voting. COMiMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the League of California Municipalities relative to the "In lieu" tax and moratorium on Street bond foreclosures; I. Ford acknowledging his appointment as member of the Planning Commission. APPLIOATION The application of W. A. Adams, 330 Nordina Street, for position with the Park Department was presented and ordered filed. • 15 S REPORTS The report of the Building Inspector, Fire Department and City Judge for January_, 1937, and a comparative statement of collections for domestic and irrigation II water for the period August 1936 to January, 1937, inclusive, were presented and ordered filed. CeD PLANNING COMMISSIDN eq rm `; The following report of the Planning Commission m e in¢ of February 1, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission Monday Feb. 1, 1937, at 7:30 P. M. , City Hall. • The meeting was called to order by President E. A. Moore. Present: E. A. Moore, Isaac Ford, City Engineer Geo. S. Hinckley, H. S. Williamson, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. The minutes of Jan. 4th, Jan. 6th and of joint meeting of Beautification Committee of Jan. 13th, were read and approved as read. Communication read from the Beautification Com- mittee of the Contemporary Club in regards to beautify- ing the west end entrance and the uniform planting on Roosevelt Road when the road should be rebuilt. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Williamson, that plans of Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club as outlined in their communications be endorsed by the Planning Commission and recommended to the City Council. PROTECTS Mayor Bruggemeyer sought action of the Council regarding the following W. P. A. projects: 1. Resurfacing Orange Street from Colton to Citrus. 2. Grading and resurfacing 10.4 miles of City Streets; construction of 4.6 miles concrete gutter; .8 mile concrete curb; 16 intakes; 6 intake aprons, per list of streets filed. 3. Construction of curbs and gutters on San Bernardino Avenue from Orange Street to Tennessee Street. 4. Beautification - Highway 99 • Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Mayor and City Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute above four projects for and on behalf of the City. _SANTA FE ROUTE Mr. L. F. Case, representative of the Realty Board, addressed the Council at this time relative to the Santa Fe bringing a motor bus transportation route through this City, tying Redlands in with the State wide route, stating that the Mentone Chamber of Commerce had endorsed it and he thought Redlands people and the Council should be interested. The matter was considered briefly and action deferred until the next regular meeting. RESOLUTIONS (shwa ) In furtherance of settlement with certain property owners on Central Avenue • (Highway 99) the Mayor recommended and Councilman Spoor moved the adoption of the 16 • following Resolution: Be it enacted that the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company is hereby authorized and directed to pay over to (Parcel No. 1) 0. H. Andresen, the sum of One hundred ninety-five and 40/100 Dollars ($195.40) ; unto (Parcel No. 9) L. W. Gist the sum of One Thousand and thirty-six Dollars ($1036.00) ; unto (Parcel No. 28) The Guaranty Building and Loan Association the sum of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00) and unto (Parcels 208, 209 and 210) George T. Fields, George S. Riggin, assignee the sum of Six hun- dred seventy-one and 28/100 Dollars ($671.28) if and when the moneys due from the Department of State, Highways Divi- sion, under and by virtue of a contract dated the 16th day of September, 1936, with said City of Redlands, shall have reached their hands. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston and unanimously adopted. Upon recommendation of the Mayor, and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded • by Councilman Cranston, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: It is hereby enacted that the Pioneer Title Insur- ance and Trust Company be and they are hereby authorized and directed to pay over unto the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and the Southern Pacific Company, jointly, the sum of Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-seven Dollars ($3, 227.00) due said corporation for the taking of Parcels 43, 44, 45 and 47 in the matter of the City of Redlands vs Albert et al, Superior Court, San Bernardino County, Case No. 36900 and to pay over to C. J. Tripp, City Treasurer, for the account of said City of Redlands the balance of the moneys deposit- ed to their account with the Clerk of said County, less a reasonable attorney and escrow fee. Attorney Wilson reported that the City's reply brief (Highway 99 injunction lease) was printed and would be filed with the Supreme Court in a day or so. BENEFIT DANCE Councilman Clapp reported that the American Legion urged the Council's endorsement of the Benefit Dance for flood relief on February 12, 1937, at the High 'School Girl's Gymnasium, same being sponsored by the Legion and Auxiliary, and moved the iendorsemenz be given provided all proceeds go to the American Red Cross, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted. STORE REEEER.� Engineer Hinckley reported that S. A. Kanady had been appointed full time ,store keeper at the barn, which appointment met with the hearty approval of the Board, with the suggestion that he be put in full charge of supplies at the barn. • WATFR Councilman Clapp again sought action of the Board regarding charity water bills, having on October 21, 1936, been directed to submit all such bills with his recommendation for Council action. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the matter was referred to Councilmen Clapp and Cranston with full power to act. Councilman Spoor reported a broken fire hydrant on Crescent Avenue that was leaking. Referred to the Fire Commissioner. The matter of transportation for W.P.A. employees on the Coagulatingl project was considered. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, 40¢ per day each was allowed. I • 17 • Councilman Clapp advised of receipt of ;a check from D. Rhea Igo in the' amount of $123.52 in compromise settlement of a certain-agreement of date May 6, 1936 , for pipe line giving him right to a 5 inch water flow. After due consideration, Mayor Bruggemeyer recommended the acceptance of said amount, which .recommendation was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. Cin Councilman Clapp presented a demand of Caroline Mattingly for $4.00 for Cg damages to her plumbing caused by turning off the fire hydrants during the recent cold weather. The request was denied, as against public policy, and referred to the City Attorney for reply. POLICE D_E ARTMEN5 • The matter of purchase of Ethyl gasoline for use in the police motorcycle was again considered and leftvith the Police Commissioner with -power to act. Councilman Cranston sought action of. the Council relative to re-imbursement of Policeman Thomas and Patrolman Patterson for damages to their clothing in performance of their duties. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by .Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the matter was referred to the Police Commissioner to make the proper adjustments. DIVISION STREET CROSSING Engineer Hinckley recommended a crossing for Division Street over the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific tracks, to properly connect said Street north and south of the railroads. Referred to the Engineer and Attorney with power to act, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted. BOARD OF EXAMINERS & APPFALS Councilman Maccubbin reported a vacancy on the Board of Examiners & Appears since the resignation of Attorney Hartzell and recommended and moved the appointment of Paul B. Wilson, City Attorney, to fill said vacancy. Seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously adopted. _SCREE LI BLS The installation of Street lights at Central Avenue crossings was again • considered and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Engineer was directed to have installed the necessary lights at crossin a in accordance with the ones at Texas and Seventh Streets. FIRE_Z9S The Building Inspector again brought up the matter of a chap a in boundaries of fire 7ones and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, was referred to Councilmen Maccubbin and Clapg for investigation and recommendation to this Board. INSURANCE The advisability of calling for bids for lower rates on insurance was considered and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanim- ously adopted, the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bits on all fire insurance II • 18 • carried by the City for a three year period and on Public Liability insurance for a perilld of one year, to be opened at the next regular meeting on February 17, 1937._ MINIMUM wAGE The minimum wage scale for day laborers was considered, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, a minimum wage of $4.00 per 8 hour day for all work was set. Upon recommendation and motion of the Finance Commissioner, seconded by Councilman Clapp, Unanimously adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $2500.00 from the Street Improvement Fund to the G.en.eral Fund-City • Department for re-imbursement of said fund for maintenance of City Streets. MITCHELL & JO_EIRSON Councilman Spoor reported he had made a settlement with Mitchell & Johnson, Attorneys, for any and all claims against the City and/or Trustees for services rendered to date for $125.00, and moved the City Clerk be directed to issue a warrant accordingly. Seconded by Councilman_ Clapp and unanimously_dopted. Bills and salaries were ordered.paid as approved by the .Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the mseetip_g djournad . Attest: City Clerk. a :yor of the C y of Redl ,.ds, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Redlands, California February 17, 1937 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the Deputy City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: City Treasurer and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved after a few minor changes in phraseology. The Mayor stated they were ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, whereupon Foster a Kleiser Company presented an application for permission to , erect a sign on private property on Beacon Street between Ninth and State Streets, which was ordered filed. After considerable discussion as to whether the City Council had any right to act on such an application, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that said application be deniedvsas unanimously adopted, and the • 19 I City Clerk was directed to notify Foster & aleiser Company of the action taken . SANTA FE ROUTE C. H. Jones, Pacific Electric Company, addressed the Council heartily approving a Santa Fe motor bus transportation route through the City as presented by Mr. Case at the last regular meeting. He was informed by the Mayor that no action had CO been taken by the Council. C. C, The question of the completion of Orange Street where the Pacific Electric tracks were removed was brought up, the Council not being satisfied with the present condition. Mr. Jones stated the matter was all in the hands of Mr. Gardner, contractor. Mr. Gardner being present stated he was ready to complete the job whenever the City was • ready for the seal coat. Completion of Cedar Avenue paving was also discussed with the decision that the Pacific Electric get together with Mr. Hinckley some time for inspection and a release will be given. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: Wm. Pate presented a communication from the Workers Progressive Club regarding additional Parking and Playground facilities on the north side in consideration of plans for a Bond issue; From William R. Staats Company offering $5000.00 City of Redlands Water bonds due June 1, 1965, at $134.437 and interest yielding 3.15%. Upon motion pf Councill man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to purchase said bonds at the price quoted. From the Division of Highways, State of California, showing apportionment of January, 1937, payment of kt gas tax allocation for Major streets in the amount of $3065.85 for Redlands, with State warrant for said amount. From California Taxpayerst Association giving notice of the eleventh annual membership meeting to be held February 26, 1937, at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. From McKesson-Western Wholesale submitting signed contract for purchase of • Liquid chlorine for 1937. From E. H. Spoor expressing opposition to the proposed $100,000.00 bond issue. REPQ$T.S Report of the City Clerk for January, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. The City Attorney reported that the Southern California Edison Company franchise would be ready to present by the next meeting. PETITION Petition iso. 4169, E. R. Stark, for permission to erect a dwelling within 10 feet of the property line on lot 88 Crescent Heights Tract, was presented. Since the petition had not been presented to the Planning Commission, Councilman Cranston moved the Building Inspector be authorized to issue a permit if and when the majority of the • Planning Commission members approve the petition. Motion was seconded by Councilman 20 • Clapp and adopted by the following vote: Yeas: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: Councilman Spoor. AP LICATION Application of D. L. Summers for permission to erect a sign at Fourth and Citrus (Lange & Runkel) was presented and ordered filed. Same having been approved by the Building Inspector, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, the application was granted . CONTRACT The matter of contract for Western Lubricating oil, deferred from last meeting, was considered at this time. The City Attorney reported that none of the • Major companies had increased the price of smudge oil during the recent freeze, the increase was due to transportation and. handling. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Standard '0il Company was awarded the contract for supplying the City with Western Lubricating Oil as per bid ' submitted February 3, 1937, of 23iO per gallon, for period ending December 31, 1937. OPTION Real Estate option to the City for a small parcel of land at the Southeast corner of Highway 99 and Texas Street signed by Johnsbn Tractor Company was presented, but action deferred for further consideration. S. R. A. Mayor Bruggemeyer presented a verbal request of Miss Margaret Norwood, S.R.A. ,Social Service representative for this County for office space in this City so that a branch office could be set up here, the main office being in San Bernardino. After due consideration and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to rent quarters for said office was duly adopted, with Councilman Spoor not voting. SILAS The purchase of entrance signs to the City was considered at this time, Councilman Clapp stated the kind to be used is a black background luminated type. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the Beautifi- • cation Committee purchase two luminated signs from the Auto Club to be installed complete for 529.50 each as approved by the Beautification and• Building Committees, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY The Mayor presented the following Resolution which was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by. Councilman Clapp: WHEREAS, the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company is in the process of foreclosure with the likelihood of the appointment of a Receiver in the near future; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT. RESOLVED, that all contracts and exchanges of water with said Company and the •' 21 • City be and the same are hereby rescinded and declared null and void; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be served upon the officers of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, notifying them of this action. HIGHWAY 99 cMayor bruggemeyer presented a proposed, Resolution for the rescinding of all agreements or contracts for the pledging of future gas tax money for advancement to be made by the State for acquisition of right of way for Highway 99 and particularly the agreement made and entered into on the 16th day of September, 1936, by the City and executed by the State Division of Highways on October 2, 1936 . The Resolution was fully • considered from its several angles by Council members and upon suggestion of Councilman Spoor that action be deferred until next meeting pending further details, the Mayor withdrew the pCojposed Resolution for the time being . FILTER_EI,AN Councilman. Clapp reported damages to the filter plant from washing during the recent storm and requested permission to rent a shovel to do some work for protection due to change of the stream, at a cost of $600 to $800. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the matter was referred to the Water Commissioner with power to act. W. P. A. PLAYGROUND Councilman Clapp reported the need of vacant property for W. P. 4 . playgrounds and suggested the Southeast corner of Sixth Street and Pearl Avenue as a suitable location, to use or buy for such purpose. The City Clerk was directed to get an estimate of cost for purchase of same. Councilman Spoor presented a communication from former Commissioner of Parks, Earl Cromas, stating that 5 new tennis courts had recently been opened to the public in San Bernardino while there were none in our park system, which was ordered filed. Councilman Clapp informed him that was part of their recreation program if they could get the land and money. Councilman Spoor suggested a site on Colton Avenue across • from the Franklin School, 4 lots that could be purchased for $1000.00. CHANGE FIRE ZONE #2 Councilman Maccubbin reported that he and Councilman Clapp had gone over the matter of a proposed change in Fire Zone #2 with the Building Inspector and Fire Chief and recommended a change eliminating from said Zone #2 that portion lying east of Eighth Street. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the matter was referred to the Attorney to draft an Ordinance accordingly. _RQDLQINTER ERENCE Councilman Spoor reported the radio on the Building Inspector's car would !not work in checking radio interference and moved the job of correcting radio trouble be assigned to the City electrician and the Building Inspector be authorized and directed to transfer the equipment to his car at a cost m t to exceed $50.00 for proper installation. • Motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and unanimously adopted. 22 • MILL CREEK W 'TER The matter of acquiring a deed to the City 's interest in the Jackson ' and Bright ranches, Mill Creek Water Owners, subject to indebtedness was again considered. Attorney Wilson stated the matter had been taken up with Attorney Lewis and referred to C. T. Paine and Board of Directors Crafton Water Company. PLUNGE INSURANCE Councilman Spoor reported the expiration of a 65000 fire insurance policy on February 18, 1937, and questioned the renewal for that amount on the plunge buildings. Action was deferred until the survey is completed. TRANSFER • Upon recommendation and motion of the Finance Commissioner, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer $1808. 56 from the +0 Special Gas Tax Street Improvement' Fund to the General City Department Fund for expenditures for the period of October 1 to December 31, 1936. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING Councilman Spoor announced the next meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities to be held on February 26th, 1937, at San Bernardino, when we would be their guests to the Orange Show. LIGHT GLOBES Dale L. Taylor, 207 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, President of the Taylor Globe Protector Company, presented a new type of light globe at a cost of 850 each. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the matter was referred to Councilman Spoor with power to :act. STATEMENTS Statements were ordered sent by the proper departments to the Southern California Gas Company for $2750 for replacement of street; to the Pacific Electric , Company for replacement of Cedar Avenue; to Mrs. E. Q. Sullivan for $1500.00 per agreement for pipeline-West Colton Avenue. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjqurned. Attest: 01 . 1r/11( City Clerk. f or of t e Cay o V Redlanji , California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 23 • Redlands-, California March 3, 1937 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, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the Deputy City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. �✓ Absent: Councilman Spoor and the City Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor stated they were ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, whereupon F. M. Strang spoke briefly seeking to interest the City in a program • for raising vegetables on vacant property throughout the City giving employment to school boys and unemployed. Since details had not yet been worked out the Mayor suggested the Council confer with a Committee at 7:00 o'clock some evening in the near future to work out more detailed plans and determine if such a program would be available. .AYK I it. B. Parker addressed the Council relative to parking of autos in the downtown section on the busy streets by backing in to the curb. It being the general opinion of the Council that there should be uniform parking in the downtown section, no action was taken. The Mayor informed Mr. Parker that the style of parking on State Ri hwa s was not in the hands of the City but that there was a bill pending before the Legislature at the present time giving Cities authority to decide same for themselves. _ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance No. 790, Amending Ordinance No. 741, Repealing Portions of said Ordinance in conflict with the Provisions hereof, and Establishing Certain Described Territory to be in Fire Zone #3, was introduced by the City Attorney, read and laid over under the rules. /IIIProposed Ordinance No. 791, Amending Ordinance No.783, Repealing Portions .f said 0 dinan - in Confli t with th- P ovis__ons hereof, and Establishing Certain Uniform Building Restrictions for Fire Zone #4, was introduced by the City Attorney, read • and laid over under the rules. REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed: Building Inspector, Fine Department and City Judge for February, 1937; of the Secretary of the Board of Health for January, 1937; and statement of the City Clerk showing 8 months departmeht appropriation. Comparative statement of collections for Domestic and Irrigation water from 'August, 1936, to February, 1937, was presented and ordered filed, Commissioner Clapp i giving verbal notice that a new policy was effective whereby water would be shut off in 60 days in case of delinquent bills. The City Attorney reported prod ss in the matter of the franchise with the Southern California Edison Company. • Statement of the Southern California Gas Company showing receipts and earnings 24 • for the year ending December 31, 1936, under FranchisesNo. 185 and 63L in the amounts of $72.36 and $2383.41 respectively, checks for same being deposited with the City Treasurer. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on March 1, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Regular meeting of Planning Commission held Monday, March 1, 1937, at 7:30, P.M. City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman E. A. Moore. Present: E. A. Moore, H. S. Williamson, W. C. Collett, • Isaac Ford, A. H. Collins, J. Rigby, City Engineer Hinckley, City Attorney Paul B. Wilson and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. Minutes of February 1st were read and approved as read. Petition of Melvin Hooper submitting plans for a 12 unit court to belbuilt on the east side of Parkwood Drive 11 between Brookside Ave. and Glenwood Drive, presented, Moved by Rigby, seconded by Collins that granting of petition be recommended to the City Council. Carried. Petition of E. R. Stark to erect a building at 1220 Monterey C, Lot 88, in Crescent Heights, within a 10 ft. set back, was presented. Moved by Collett, seconded by Collins that granting of petition be recommended with a 15 ft. set back and that permission of adjoining property owners agreed to such a set back on Lots 81 - 88 in- clusive. Carried. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, econded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the petition of Melvin L. Hooper to build a 12 unit court on Parkwood Drive between Brookside Avenue and Glenwood Drive was unanimously approved. No action was taken on the petition of E. R. Stark, pending the approval of the adjoining property owners of the 15 foot set back as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Spoor entered the Council Chamber at this time and took his place at the Council table. JOHNSTON TRA TOR COMPANY • The purchase of a tract of land (SE Corner of Texas Street and Highway #99) owned by the Johnston Tractors Company, Ltd. , and upon which the City holds an option, was again considered and action deferred for consideration of the Purchase of a larger tract. HIGHWAY #99 The Mayor reported the receipt of State Warrant #79464 in the amount of $49,239.92, which was turned over to the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company, for disbursement as per list filed by District Engineer Sullivan;and Resolution authorizing correction of Parcel Nos. 208-209-210 as applied to Geo. T. Field estate was ordered filed: • 25 • Parcel Judgment Creditor Amount 3 George P. Cortner, et al 7253.00 7 11 A. M. Nicholson, et ux 1108.00 A. M. J. Fourbon 797.00 12 Delbert J. Holt 920.00 15 Fred J. A. Schmechel 942.08 16 Paul Lubinsky 412.16 25 Emma Jones Spence 3634.00 26 Security-1st Nati Bank of L. A. (Estate of Isaac Albert) 9000.00 Cit 26 H. B. Morris (tenant) 500.00 C> 41 Manuel Jaques, et ux 145 .60 Ca 42 V. Cordoza, et ux 147.20 55 Sam Woodstra, et ux 878.00 48, 49 Johnston Tractor Company, Ltd. 165.04 40 George S. Biggin, et ux 671.28 9 Luther W. Gist, et ux 1036 . 56 22 M. H. Worley 3630.00 • 28 Guarantee Bldg. & Loan Assn 18000.00 $ 49239.92 Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the action of the Mayor was approved and ratified and the distribution ordered accordingly. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the Department of Parks, Los Angeles-, relative to a meeting on March 5, 1937, to discuss problems before the Pacific Coast Conference in Fresno March 17-19, 1937; From the Bondholders Protective Committee relative to foreclosure of the ast Lu:onia Mutual Water Company Trust Indenture; DEEDS The Clerk presented deeds from C. Lucille Ellis, Ella Batterson, T. L. Ogier, Donald A. & Caroline Blair, and Caroline H. Cadwell, for right of way for Oriental Avenue Storm Water Ditch, which were accepted and ordered placed of record. The Clerk presented deed. from the Crafton Water Company for pipe line right of way over property under contract purchase by Mill Creek Water Owners, which was ordered held until Mill Creek Water Owners matters were settled. MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS The matter of acquiring a deed for the City's interest in Mill Creek Water Owners contract purchase of the Jackson and Bright lands, was again considered, the • Attorney stating it was impossible to get a deed at this time owing to the legal questions involved, but that they were willing to give us a Resolution defining our interest as well as possible at this time. Liability of the City was discussed at great length with the decision that the only way to acquire title to the City 's interest in the land involved would be to pay off the indebtedness. Engineer Hinckley stated he thought the Crafton Water Company would be willing to pay their share at this time. Upon motion of Council- man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Attorney was authorized and directed to confer with the Mill Creek Water Owners to arrive at a settle- , ment for the City' s interest in Jackson and Bright ranches. Mayor Bruggemeyer presented a communication opposing the repair of street work without Council action and payments to East Lugonia or Mill Creek owners, which was ordered filed. • 26 • ' WEST BROCKTON AVENUE The City recently acquired and placed of record deeds for a 40 foot Street (West Brockton Avenue-Smith Tract) but the County Surveyor and Assessor contend that the original map dedicated a 66 foot street and the 40 feet acquired by said deeds make 106 foot street now. The 40 feet not being needed, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed to deed the property back by quitclaim deed to the property owners. PUBLICATION The monthly publication of demands was ordered discontinued until further notice, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, with the suggestion that one typewritten copy be presented to the • Board each month. DEMANDS Payment of a demand to the Redlands Community Hospital in the amount II of $493.94 for charity services, for the period ending December 31, 1936, was considered, Mrs. Cranston stating it was more convenient for them to present their bill for such period giving them more time to determine if the case was really a charity case. Upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the City Department Fund. PUICHASE OF LOTS - Pearl Avenue The Clerk presented an estimate of taxes on vacant property on Pearl Avenue east of Sixth Street, to purchase as possible locations for W.P.A. Recreation grounds, which was ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Spoor, unanimously adopted, the Clerk was directed to proceed to purchase said lots from the State of California. RESOLUJQ1�; (removal of weeds) Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, econded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed to prepare and submit for passage at the next regular meeting, a Resolution establishing the whole City as a district for the • removal of weeds from property in the City. SANTA FE ROUTE The matter of a Santa Fe motor bus transportation route through the City was again considered and action deferred indefinitely. _ WAlER SUPPLY Councilman Clapp presented verbal request of the School Board for supply of water by the City for maintenance of parking at the Girl's Gymnasium, corner of Beacon Street and Fern Avenue. No action was taken. ' WEST COLTON AVENUE PIPE LINE Councilman Clapp stated there was some money left in the West Colton Avenue pipe line project and recommended the purchase of 1200 feet of 4 inch pipe for the extension of the pipe line 1200 feet west of Anderson Street as there had been several • 27 S requests for connections by property owners in that district. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the recommendation of Councilman Clapp was unanimously adopted and so ordered. SALE OF DESK Councilman Clapp presented a verbal request of A. Harvey Collins to purchase a roll top desk now in the City Hall Auditorium and not in use, at a price of Cq $6 .00. The request was denied and the desk ordered removed to Judge Meserve's office. y y CITY ATTORNEY Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously • adopted, the salary of the City Attorney was increased from $75 .00 to $100.00 per month effective March 1, 1937. POLICE DEPARTMENT The use of Dual Parking Meters was again considered with the general opinion that it was not advisable to try them out at this time. Councilman Cranston sought action of the Council relative to the advisabil- ity of the purchase of another motorcycle so they might have two Patrolmen in the Police Department. She explained that traffic fines far out numbered the general fines and she felt an additionalpatrolman would pay for himself. Action was deferred until next meeting . Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for bids for motor equipment per instructions of the Police Commissioner, if and when such bids were ordered. CITY HALL BUILDING Councilman Spoor presented and moved that a letter be sent to Ralph B. Smith, W. P. A. Administrator, relative to proceeding with the building of a new City Hall. The project having been. approved and skilled labor now available it was decided such an effort was advisable. Motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp, and unanimously adopted, and the Mayor directed to confer with Director Smith to that effect. CJLEPHONE RATES Attorney Wilson reported that the -1- phone Com.an had submi t-d a sched le • of rates to the Railroad Commission but that they would not act upon them until th- hat been here for inspection and that the City Council would have an opportunity to confer with them and present their ideas. SMILEY HEIGHTS The matter of re-opening of Smiley Heights to the public was again consid- ered with the idea of making wider roadways and also planting and beautification of the roadway along Sunset Drive, but no action was taken. STREET TREES Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Engineer was directed to replace the cocus plumosa palms in the down town section that were killed by the recent cold weather. CITCTATIONERY • The matter of City stationery for Council use was considered and upon 28 • motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, Mrs. Cranston was a, ho_ ized and direct-d to , ._ k - . . . . - _ . z for their needs and have same printed. lir FLAG POLE Councilman Spoor suggested the need for painting the flag pole. After due consideration the Mayor was authorized and directed to have the work done at a cost not to exceed $15.00, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted. BUDGF,I_____ II Councilman Spoor suggested that the Commissioners of the different departments confer with the Finance Commissioner at budget making time so that some plan • or system be worked out before presentation to the Council. SANITATION Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Maccubbinr, unanimously adopted, the Sanitary Inspector was directed to insoect the premises at 1113 West Palm Avenue relative to sanitary conditions of the stables, it having been reported they were not being kept according to City regulations. MISCELLANEOUS The matter of purchasing supplies in small quantities and purchase of new dimmers at the prosellis were considered but no action taken. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as audited by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 10:30 o'clock, A. M. , on March 4, 1937. Attest: • if City IeC rk R'ayor of the Cit:74 edland Cali ornia cl 4414 ri, . P. ' 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 4, 1937 10: 30 O'clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held on the above date. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the Deputy City Clerk and Attorney. Absent: City Treasurer and Engineer. HIGHWAY #99 The City Attorney presented the following Resolution, which upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, was duly adopted, with S 29 • ;Councilman Clapp not voting: BE IT RESOLVED That the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company is hereby authorized to pay the Guaranty Building & Loan Association the sum of $422.00 in connection with the settlement for parcel No. 37 (Maurice Clapp) of the condemnation case of the City of Redlands vs Albert et al. This amount is to be paid out of the funds that the said Title CO Company has received from the State of et California, Department of Highways in CD connection with the foregoing condemnation case. JOHNSTON TRACTOR COMPANY The purchase of additional property from Johnston Tractor Company, Ltd. , • than called for in the option to purchase from said Company was considered from its various angles, whereupon Councilman Spoor moved that the City purchase the Southeast corner of Texas Street and H _hwa •• from the Johnston Tractor Company, Ltd. , for the sum of $3000.00 net, to be taken from the City Department General Fund. Motion was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, and the Attorney was authorized and directed to prepare the necessary pipers subject to the lien and 1936-37 taxes now due and payable, the Engineer to supply separate descriptions for the tract being purch- ased and that being deeded to the City by Mr. Johnston for road purposes (West State Street) . PURCHASES The purchasing policy of the City was considered at great length and deemed not a compulsory one. It was unanimously determined to set forth the needs of the various departments and the Purchasing Department would secure prices from various dealers instead of calling for bids. MOTORCYCLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT The purchase of a new motorcycle for the Police Department was again discussed and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the matter of additional motor vehicle equipment and additional personel, was left in the hands of the Police Commissioner with power to act. RESOLUTION • (Highway 99 Beautification) Councilman Spoor presented and moved the adoption of the following resolution, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and unanimously carried: • WHEREAS the recent disastrous freezing weather caused the loss of young trees and shrubs recently planted by the California Depart- ment of Highways on Highway 99 within the City of Redlands, and WHEREAS the City of Redlands will suffer financially as a result of the severe freezing weather due both to a loss in Wax revenue as a result of certain lower assessment and a direct loss in plants and shrubs, and WHEREAS the City of Redlands has not yet maintained these trees and shrubs throughout a growing season, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Redlands City Council duly assembled in regular adjourned • meeting that it does hereby respectfully 30 • request the Department of Highways to replace trees and shrubs killed by frost on Highway 99 in the City of Redlands, which trees and shrubs the City of Redlands will maintain immediately following planting . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be placed on file in the City Clerk' s office and a copy of same be transmitted to the Department of Highways, State of California. No further business demanding attention, upon motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / • City Clerk. % or of the City ' Redl A ds, California. - 0 - O - O - O - 0 - O - Redlands, California March 17, 1937 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with the Deputy City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting of March 3, 1937, and the adjourned regular meeting of March 4, 1937, were read and approved. ' The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. Dr. M. J . Sweeney spoke in behalf of Dr. & Mrs. Robert Watchorn, outlining plans for building wing-additions to the Lincoln Shrine. The Clerk presented a protest filed by property owners and residents of the district, which was • ordered filed. Attorney B. E. Hales, representing the Pettibone estate, Mrs. G. D. Buckmaster and other property owners in the district spoke briefly in opposition. The matter was considered to some extent but action was deferred pending the submitting of definite plans. The Mayor assured Dr. Sweeney that due consideration would be given the matter at that time. BEAUL I;ATION C_OMMITTE.E Mrs. Finlay of the Beautification Committee sought aid of the City to scrape down and level off the property of Zanberger and Balsiger, east of New York ' Street and south of Highway 99, in connection with the beautification program now under way. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed to first procure from the iabove owners an easement in perpetuity for park purposes only, along the wall of the • 3.� • Mill Creek Wash. Isaac Ford again brought up the matter of the City furnishing free water for the maintenance of plants and shrubs at the trian:le of the Hi:h School Girltsi Gymnasium, if the School Board would do the planting . Council members expressed opposition to supplying free water, contending that there was sufficient school tax money for such purposes, and the School Board should take care of the matter as a part Cit G of its general program. BARTON PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION The Clerk presented a request from the Barton Protective Association for permission to erect an additional oil storage tank on City property adjoining the • present tanks, which was ordered filed. E. R. Larsen, Secretary-Manager of the Associa- tion, spoke briefly of the need for greater storage facilities for smudge oil. Mrs. Finlay of the Beautification Committee spoke in opposition to the granting of the request. Councilman Spoor agreed as to the need of additional storage tanks and suggested that railroad property north of the present tanks be used. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the request was denied by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston. and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: Councilmen Spoor. and Maccubbin. PETITIONS Petition No. 4169, E. R. Stark, for permission to erect a dwelling within ten feet of the curb line on Lot 88, Crescent Heights Tract, was again considered and action deferred pending the filing of consent of the Planning Commission. Petition No. 4171, 0. R. Huffman, et al, to poison squirrels at the City Dump was presented and ordered filed. Council members stated that complaints had been made to them regarding hauling of cull oranges from the dump. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Alchian, who holds the lease on the dump, to eradicate all pests and to spray all oranges or otherwise treat them so they would be unfit for human consumption. APPLICATIONS -- Signs • Application of Sondra & Reed for permission to erect a sign at 101 West Central Avenue was presented and ordered filed. The application having been approved by the Building Inspector, was granted, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp. Application of Louis A. Warren for permission to erect a sign on the roof of the building at the Southwest corner of Orange Street and Central Avenue was presented and ordered filed. The Building Inspector and Commissioner having approved the application upon condition that the sign does not extend more than 12 feet above the rook, was granted accordingly,. upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranstop. Application of Loyde L. Nace, 1060 Sixth Street for position of traffic officer was presented and ordered filed. COMMUNTCATTOiNS _ 411 The following communications were presented and ordered filed: 32 • From ,ohn Scott Burns relative to building Municipal tennis courts From League of California Municipalities submitting one copy of the Digest of Bills pending before the 1937 session of the State Legislature; also urging support of House Revenue Act. No. 4215, which act was unanimously endorsed and the Clerk directed to so adtise our Representatives in Congress; From California Municipal Utilities Association soliciting member- ship of this City; From Fred V. Thompson, Norwalk, California, offering for sale to the City a parcel of land on the south side of Pearl Avenue east of Sixth Street; From Ralph B. Smith, W. P. A. Director, addressed to Mayor Brugge- • meyer, relating to proposed City Hall project. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, Councilman Clapp was appointed a Committee of one to contact W. P. A. officials in an effort to secure a new City Hall. REPORTS Reports of the Secretary of the hoard of health and City Clerk for February, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. Attorney Wilson reported delay in the matter of Edison Company franchise on account of illness of the Company's Attorney . Attorney Wilson reported deeds from Johnston Tractor Company, Inc., et al, conveying to the City a parcel of land at the Southeast corner of Texas Street and Highway 99, which was accepted and ordered placed of record. STREET LIGHTS Petition No. 4172, A. E. Taylor and others, and No. 4173, Leo J . Waite, for street lights, were presented. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the City Electrician was directed to make a survey and estimate of cost for reconnecting and maintaining street lights turned off a few years ago and report his findings to this Board. Petitions were laid over until next meeting. ORANGE SHOW DEMAND A claim of the Chamber of Commerce for $400.00 conditional approp- • riation by this Board for Orange Show exhibit was ordered paid after the action of the Council taken on July 1, 1936, relative to the City receiving 50% of the prize money was rescinded, Councilman Spoor not voting. REAL ESTATE PURCHASE. Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the City Clerk was directed to issue a warrant to County Tax Collector for $20.00 payable out of the City Department Fund towards the purchase of property from the State at the southeast corner of East Pearl Avenue and Sixth Street. RESOLUTION (Removal of Weeds) The City Attorney presented a Resolution establishin: the whole Cit as a district for the removal of weeds from property. Upon motion of Councilman- Spoor, • 33 • seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Resolution was unanimously adopted and the Engineer was directed to give notice accordingly . HIGHWAY 99 Mayor bruggemeyer reported progress in settlement with property owners along Highway 99, and upon motion all matters pertaining to same were continued until COnext regular meeting . C\t FLAG POLE CD The matter of painting and repairing the flag pole was considered and left in the hands of the May with power to act . CLEAN UP WEEK • The Mayor was directed to issue a proclamation for "Clean Up Week", designating one week for the north side and one week for the south side of town, the owners to clean their property and the City to do the hauling under supervision of the City Engineer. WATER RATES Irrigation water rates as applied to users not holding Contracts B, but in that area, were considered. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Spoor, unanimously adopted, it was determined that all water rates in said area, except Contract B holders shall be the same as in other areas. Statements were ordered sent and efforts be made to collect all delinquent irrigation water bills . MILL CREEK ZANJA The matter of covering the Zanja was considered. Councilman Clapp stated it could be done at a cost of approximately $3 .00 per lineal foot, and moved the Engineer be directed to prepare a W. P. A. project for covering the Zanja along the property recently purchased from the Johnston Tractor Comoany_, Ltd., seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted. POLIC Councilman Cranston presented a resolution passed by the Fellowship Class of the First Methodist Church, urging enforcement of police rules and regulations • as regarding fines and jail sentences, which was ordered filed. Promiscuous use of fire arms was also brought to the attention of the Council members and determined that it is a matter of law enforcement. Councilman Cranston submitted proposals of Mott' s Cycle & Supply Company, Riverside, and Rathbun' s Motorcycle Company, San Bernardino, to supojy the City with two motorcycles as follows: Mott' s Cycle & Supply Co. ,- 2 Indian 4 cylinder motorcycles for 8827.42 including credit allowance for the old motorcycle Rathbun's Motorcycle Co. , - 2 Harley Davidson motorcycles for 5700.00 including credit allowance for the old motorcycle Councilman Cranston stated that she planned to purchase the Indian motorcycles and her action was approved by the Council. 34 • _._FILTH Dr. E. B. Godfrey, County Health Officer, addressed the Council, I stating that he found health conditions especially good in Redlands, and that he would be glad to give personal attention to any health matters. CFMFNT PLANT The Paine Cement Plant east of Texas Street between the railroad tracks having been vacated, Engineer Hinckley was directed to clear the grounds and try to contact the owner to remove any materials recovered. STREETS Engineer Hinckley sought action of the Council to start work on • Texas, Stuart, Park, Church and Judson Streets, set up under the }¢ Gas Tax, in order to carry out work on non-k¢ Streets under the same W. P. A. project. Upon motion of Council- man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Engineer was directed to proceed with the Street work as outlined. WEST BROCKTON AVENUE The Attorney presented quit claim deeds from the City reconveying to Fred E. and Bertha L. Putnam M. M. and Emily Soares I. 0. and Mary M. Burton C. E. and Flossie Tartt Edward G. & Edna Gleitsman Lewis and Lura Kime William and Edna R. Passer that portion of West Brockton Avenue, west of Texas Street, recently deeded to the City in error for street purposes, and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. CEMETERY Upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin, the Mayor appointed Councilman Spoor and City Treasurer Tripp, a committee to consult with Commissioner Maccubbin relative to investments for Cemetery Endowment Funds. The matter of purchasing a new canopy for use at the Cemetery; the com.letion of b 'ld'n: ._ .id d. and preparation of blank sales contracts to be used in the sale of lots was left in the hands of Commissioner Maccubbin with power to act. • FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously approved, an increase of $5 .00 per month in the salary of Carl Rundberg, fireman, effective March 15, 1937, was ordered. RESOLUTIONS Councilman Spoor presented a Resolution approving a project for an historical museum for collection of articles of interest to San Bernardino Valley and providing a contingent appropriation of $50.00 to the sponsor's fund, and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously approved. Councilman Spoor presented a Resolution endorsing the efforts of the Unemployment Reserves Commission and State Advisory Council of the California State Employment Service to secure an appropriation of 5300,000.00 per year for carrying on its • program, and moved it ' s adoption, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and unanimously approved. 35 0 A Resolution pertaining to financing of old age pensions was presented by Councilman Spoor and laid over until the next regular meeting. MISCELLANEOUS The matter of acquiring title to the City ' s interest in Jackson and Bright Mill Creek ranches; and Santa Fe Bus Transoortation route through the City were C:e C discussed and action deferred for further consideration_. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance ct Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ,I i City Clerklayor of the City a: "edland ; California U - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 7, 1937 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS • Dr. M. J . Sweeney, representing Dr. & Mrs. Robert Watchorn, addressed the Council relative to additions to the Lincoln Shrine, and after due consideration by Council members and approval of the Planning Commission, the following recommendation was unanimously adopted: Resolution WHEREAS Doctor Robert and Mrs, Watchorn, at their own expense, are desirous of making additions to the Lincoln Shrine, and the plans and specifications for the same having heretofore been submitted to Council members; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that permission be hereby granted to build said additions upon portions of Lots Nos. 7, 8, 9, 22, 23 and 24, Block E, Orange Grove Addition, owned by the City of Redlands, and that all building fees and inspection costs be and the same are hereby waived. Said permit for said addition to be issued by the Building Inspector if and when Dr. M. J . Sweeney, E. B. Cope and Paul W. Moore, Agents and Representatives • of said Watchorns, execute a document and file same with 36 • the City Clerk, holding the City harmless from any costs, damage or expense arising out of said permit . E. R. Larsen, Secretary, presented a request of the Barton Protective Association for permission to erect additional oil storage tanks on City property West of Texas Street, a similar request having been denied at .the last meeting . The matter was considered at some length and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Cranston, duly adopted, the Mayor appointed Councilmen Maccubbin and Clapp as a Committee for investigation and recommendation to this Board after proper appraisal of land desired for use by the Association is made by two a•araisers to be chosen b said Commilltee at a cost not to exceed $10.00 to each appraiser. Lawrence Ikerman, representing the Commercial Club, addressed the • Board in a plea for better street lighting in the business district. The matter was duly considered along with petition of A. E. Taylor, et al, for the residence district. Councilman Spoor stated that the survey made by Electrician Tracy for restoration of street lights disconnected a few years ago would add to the City light cost annually ,' approximately $4500.00. The Mayor stated that he could see no way for incurring addi- tional expense this fiscal year, but the matter would receive proper consideration at next budget making time. APPLICATIONS The applications of Bunny Larsen, 325 Center Street, and Helen Youngstrom, Star Route, Box 50, Yucaipa, for clerical work, were presented and ordered filed. The application of J . T. Thornton, West Lugonia Avenue, near Victoria Avenue, for position of Police Patrolman, was presented and ordered filed. The application of Marie Draxton to operate a poultry house at 510 N. Sixth Street, was presented and ordered filed, no action being deemed necessary as the location is in the industrial zone. (Signs) The application of Curries Ice Cream Company for permission to hang a Neon sign on the side of the building at the SW corner of Orange Street and. Central Avenue, was presented, approved by the Building Inspector, and granted, upon motion of • Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The application of the said Cu ties Ice Cream Company filed at the last regular meeting and conditionally granted, was i reconsidered and granted as applied for, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The application of Condra & Reed and J . Overton Pratt, for permission to hang a sign over the sidewalk at 114-116 North Fifth Street, was presented, approved by the Building inspector and granted, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded. by Councilman Clapp. ,. PETITIONS Petition No. 4174, Otto C. Knudsen, et al, for opening and extension of Stuart Avenue from Eleventh Street to Church Street, was presented by H. C. Deming and filed for future consideration. The Mayor suggested that an effort be made to secure th • 37 • necessary right-of-way by direct purchase rather than under a Street Improvement program!. 14 Tree petition No. 921, Mrs. R. L. Glass, for City to trim pepper trees on Pennsylvania Avenue, east of Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. Upon statement of the Engineer that the street is not a deeded and accepted one, no action by the Council was deemed necessary. Petition No. 4175, California Water & Telephone Company, for permission C4 to cross City land near the pumping plant on Roosevelt Road and to set one pole, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor,P P , seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the petition was denied. Councilman Spoor and other members at this time voiced a strong protest • to the very noticeable inferior service now rendered by the Company as compared with a few years ago. Petition No. 4169, E. R. Stark, set back line, Lot 88, Crescent Heights Tract, was continued. ORDINANCE Action upon Ordinances Nos . 790 and 791, Relative to Fire Zones, intro- duced at the meeting of March 3, 1937, was continued. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Governor Frank r . Merriam, Assemblyman Godfrey A. Andreas, Congress,- man ongress-man Harry R. Sheppard and U . S. Senator Hiram W. Johnson acknowledging receipt of copiesi of Resolutions of this Board; From California Sewage Works Association advising of a conference of the Association to be held at Stockton, California, April 23 and 24, 1937; From Ramona Pageant Association extending an invitation to the fourteenth season production of Ramona opening at Hemet on April 17. 1937; From Lea:ue of California Munici .alities, several bulletins relative to legislation no* being considered by the State Legislature; From Mrs. Carlisle of the W. P. A. , expressing appreciation of this City ' s • co-operation in assuming the payment of power for use of the sewing project. A communication from W. P. A. Director Smith, advising of the possibility of a project for manufacturing recreation equipment was presented and referred to Council- man Clapp. SMILEY HEIGHTS The Clerk presented a communication addressed to the Mayor from Ruth Smiley Drake, relating to the opening of Smiley Heights to the public through a lease program recently proposed by Council members. Councilman Clapp, Relief Commissioner, advised the Council that no W. P. A. labor could be had on such a program, unless the City had a 99 year lease. The Mayor stated that the cost would approximate $2, 500.00 including a lease rental of $900.00 a year, and contingent upon use of W. P. A. labor for the street work. The matter was discussed at some length as to ways and means of meeting • the expense. A suggestion that the financing of this expense and expense of the Communijy Music Association and Orange Show exhibit by an increased tax rate be submitted to the 38 • voters at an early date, met with favorable expression, and further action was deferred till next meeting . REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed: City Judge; Building Inspector; Fire Department; list of purchases for March, 1937; the Water Commissioner for period August, 1936 to March, 1937;' Redlands Heights Water Company- annual. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of April 5, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Regular Meeting, of Planning Commission • held Monday, April 5, 1937, at 7: 30 P.M. City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman E. A. Moore. Present: E. A. Moore, J. Rigby, H. S. Williamson, ' A. H. Collins, City Attorney Paul Wilson, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. Minutes of March 1st were read and approved as read. The plans for new walls to be added to the Lincoln Shrine were presented. Moved by Collins, seconded by Rigby that the plans for new Wall for Lincoln Shrine be approved and recommend- ed. Carried. E. R. Larson appeared before the Commission in be- half of the Harton Protective Assn in regard to the erection of smudge oil storage tank at the site of the present tanks on Highway 99 West of Texas Street. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Collins that the Commission recommend to the City Council that permission be given the Barton Protective Assn for the erection of an additionartank at the present site of other tanks. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, 111 the recommendation of the Commission relative to Lincoln Shrine addition, was approved. Action upon the recommendation Of the Commission relative to Barton Protective Association was deferred, pending the securing of more data and facts, for further consideration. • GHWAY 9• A report of the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company relative to Escrow #28724-S in the matter of settlements totaling $48,029.92 with certain property owners, together with a claim for $227.00 for service rendered, was presented by Attorney Wilson, accepted and ordered filed, and a warrant for said sum of $227.00 was ordered drawn on Highway #99 Fund in payment, upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted: Upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following disbursements • 39 • for and on behalf of this City, from the funds now available if and when proper papers are escrowed with it: Parcel # 1 0. H. Andreson $ 297.00 #21 A. N. Dike 100 .00 #38 (Fred R.Clapp) R. E.Story 628.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a warrant be drawn against Highway 99 Fund in favor of the said Title CJ Company in the sum of $1025.24 for said rpurpose. C U. S. HIGHWAY ROUTE Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, a resolution recommending and urging that the highway route from Beaumont through the • cities of Redlands, Colton, Bloomington, and Ontario to Pomona, be given the official U. S. highway designation as route No. 70, was unanimously adopted. RESUME - (City Council-Table Talk) Councilman Clapp presented and read to the Council what he termed an accounting of stewardship of one years service on the City Council, which was ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted. Councilman Clapp presented, read and moved the adoption of a resolution relative to the relief situation and recommending that all relief be assumed and adminis� tered by the Federal Government. The motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor Noes: Councilman Cranston Not voting: Councilman Maccubbin After commenting upon the possible merits of the resolution, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution duly adopted. A Resolution relating to old age pensions, presented at the last regular meeting was ordered filed. WATER Councilman Clapp recommended a 4" water line for Mission School (outside City) and for betterment of the service in that district, and requested authority for purchase of 800 feet of pipe. He also recommended that the Crafton Orange Growers • Association be permitted to connect a 6+" water line (installed at their own expense) to the City line at Lugonia Avenue and Santa Fe tracks for service to their property on Opal Avenue and Nice Street. The Mayor expressed strong opposition to the purchase of additional pipe for outside service. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the recommendations of the Water Commissioner be approved, was duly adopted, with the Mayor not voting. Councilman Clapp also recommended and moved the purchase of approximately 1600 feet of 5" pipe for extension and betterment of service in the Clifton Avenue district west of San Mateo Street. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston and dul ado.tbd. Councilman Clapp expressed the request of parties in the Wash on North Church Street extended, for water service, which request he recommended be denied and it was so ordered. • 40 • CITY HALT. The erection of a new City Hall was again brought up by Councilman Clapp,' II' and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, Councilman Clapp was authorized and directed to proceed with preparation of a W. P. A. project for the demolition of the present City Hall and a p. W. A. project for the erection of a new building. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the purchase of $4000.00 par value Montebello Unified School District 5% Bonds at a price to earn the City better than 3%, was authorized. The matter of another mausoleum at the Cemetery was brought up by • Commissioner Maccubbin, and the Commissioner was directed to advise the party desiring to build same, that the City was ready to consider his proposition. FIRE DEPARTMENT IIUpon recommendation of Fire Commissioner Maccubbin and motion of Council- man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, Carl Rundberg ' s salary was fixed at $137.50 as of March 15, 1937, having been with the department more than three years. MI SCELL.ANILQU$ The City ' s minimum wage; Charity cases; Edison Company franchise; Santa Fe Bus Transportation route; W. P. A. Sunday P. M. concerts at Sylvan Park; bad condition of railroad crossin: at Unive_ _ _ t - - ; possible fire hazard of the Rabenstein property at SW corner Fifth Street and Central Avenue; painting of flag pole, etc. , were informally considered. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. .' No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2:00 o'clock, P. M. , Wednesday, April 144 1937. Attest: /% / - . / • A it erk M. Ir o the City t edlands/ California. - 0 - O - 0 - O - 0 - 0 - .1 0 41: • Redlands, California April 14, 1937 Two O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment of the last regular meeting, the City Council met in adjourned regular meeting, with all members, together with the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. CJ Absent: City Treasurer. Cv Reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was deferred until the 2 next regular meeting. The Mayor stated that the Council was now ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. • FLAG PALE Aldred Anderson, 819 Calhoun Street, addressed the Council and filed a proposal to paint the flag pole two coats, bronze the ball, etc . , for the sum of $35.00, the City furnishing all materials and brushes. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the proposal was accented, and the work ordered under supervision of the Engineer. ALLEY - Real Estate Mrs. Emma jones Spence, owner of a 21x81 parcel of land which creates a two foot jog in the alley, at rear of Orange Street and East Central Avenue, addressed the Board in request that the alley be made uniform in width. It developed that the alley is 14 feet in width except the eight feet owned by Mrs. Spence, who stated that she planned on building on her property and would like a uniform line. After due considera- tion, the Mayor proposed that the City purchase the strip approximately 2'x8' from Mrs. Spence for alley width and tendered an offer of $200.00 . Mrs. Spence stated that she would consider the offer and render her decision at the next meeting. MAUSOLEUM Mr. Chas W. Hughes of the Pomona Cemetery Association Mausoleums, addressed the Council relative to building a mausoleum at Hillside Cemetery, and filed a written .r000sal for same. Matter referred to Cemetery Commissioner Maccubbin, Superintendent • Hartman and Attorney Wilson for investigation and recommendation to this Board. SMILEY HEIGHTS Attorney Harrawood inquired if the Smiley Heights lease proposition is to be considered, and the Mayor said that while it was generally understood that the matter would be considered at the regular meeting of the 21st, the Council would hear from any one present wishing to be heard on the matter. Attorney Harrawood, representing Miss Maud Garland, expressed her opposition to the expenditure of tax payers money for such ouroose; Mrs. Catherine Tripp also entered her protest to such expenditure while the need of a new City Hall building was so evident from a safety standpoint; the Clerk presented and read a communication from E. L. Cronemeyer protesting the expenditure as a waste of money. Councilman Spoor filed a written estimate by Park Superintendent Ferguson as to cost of the proposed program. No action was taken by the Council pending • further hearing at the next regular meeting. 42 • FINANCES Finance Commissioner Spoor presented and read a dissertation on bud:et and finances as related to City affairs, which was ordered filed for future reference. Councilman Maccubbin requested and was granted premission to retire from the meeting at this time. STREET COMMISSIONER Misceeous -- Recommendations Upon recommendation of the Street Commissioner, the Street Department was authorized to replace dead cocos plumosa palms in the business district; the City Attorney was directed to contact the Telephone Company through local representatives in a demand for improved service; the City Attorney ascertain if proper destruction of • oranges at the dump is being made by the garbage contractor; the Engineer investigate and report as to complaint of Mr. Eagle relative to damage to his property by reason of storm water from change of drain in Fern Avenue improvement; the Attorney contact Southern California Edison Company in an effort to have its high voltage line running through the High School grounds from Citrus Avenue to Fern Avenue cha :ed to a differ-• location as a safety measure; that steps be taken to provide for old age retirement of City employees. The recommendations of the Street Commissioner were approved. Commissioner Spoor further recommended and moved that A. E. Tracy, Assistant Building Inspector continue as electrical inspector under Building Inspector Cooper and that he be placed in personal charge of the street lighting system, under - the Street Commissioner relieving Engineer Hinckley of that responsibility; that Hiram Geddes be assistant under Tracy; that the removal of the cross arms and improvement of the ornamental lighting system in the business district proceed at once per plans here- tofore approved, the motion was seconded by Councilmdead duly adopted. _BESOLIJTJON Re: Death of &rs. Winston R. Updegraff The Mayor announced the death of Mrs. Winston R. Updegraff, wife of the Managing Editor of Western City. 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. Winston R. Updegraff it ' s heart- felt 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. Updegraff. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING Notice of the next meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities to be held at Upland on the evening of April 23, 1937, was presented and the Clerk was directed to make dinner reservations for ten. LEASE - Barton Protective Association The Clerk presented reports of appraisals ordered at the last meetin , of the City property proposed to be leased to the Barton Protective Association on • CI • Highway 99 west of Texas Street, made by Grigsby Realty Appraisal Company and Geo. W. ,' Rove, which were filed for consideration at the next meeting, Councilman Maccubbin a member of the Committee to which this matter was referred, being absent at this time. DEED A quitclaim deed from the Southern California Edison Company, Ltd. , to G''J the City for certain property in portion of' Block 30, Barton Ranch (Johnston Tractor Cq Company, Ltd.) , was presented, accepted and ordered placed of record. c..... J ett REPORT Report of the City Clerk for the month of larch, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. • Engineer Hinckley reported the request of the Pacific Electric Railway Company for the City to do the work necessary on its right of way in the improvement of San Bernardino Avenue, for which it was willing to pay three cents per square foot. Aft:r .' due consideration, the Engineer was directed to secure a written agreement from the Company to that effect. . , SALARY & WAGE DEDUCTION Upon request of the Clerk for advice as to salary and wage deduction for absence from work, he was directed to make such deductions as authorized by the Commissioner of the department affected and to issue warrants in amounts as approved by the department Commissioner. Councilman Clapp advised the Clerk that Collector Tieck of the Water Department shall be on a five and one-half days a week basis. WATER Councilman Clapp submitted a verbal request of the Ladera Mutual Well Company that City water be supplied the Ladera section through its line to be connected with the City main near Anderson Street and Colton Avenue. Referred to the City Attorney for opinion as to legal phases in connection with the City supplying water for domestic use outside the City. MISCELLANEOUS Re-surfacing of `'range Street between Colton Avenue and Citrus Avenue, • and exchange of water with East Lugonia Company were informally discussed without furthe' action. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No futther business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / , vI /� t / '; . %., a / _ _ ,iii JS. C� y lerk Qyor of the City'./ Redlan;K, Cal fornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 44 • Redlands, California April 21, 1937 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, Cranston, Mayor bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer and Engineer. Absent: Councilmen. Maccubb.in and Spoor. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 7th and the adjourned regular meeting of April 14, 1937, were read and approved. ORAL_PETITI.ON S W. R. Middleton, 1110 Chestnut Avenue, entered a strong protest to the • unsanitary conditions existing at the horse barn and corral of A. J . Schott, 1113 West Palm Avenue. Referred to Sanitary Inspector with assurance of the Mayor that the cause of the complaint will be eliminated. 1 Mrs . Jennie Spence, to whom the City tentatively offered the sum of $200.00 for 2' x 8' parcel of land on the south side of Central Avenue at the alley immediately east of Orange Street for the purpose of giving a uniform width to the alley, addressed the Board and declined the offer, but stated that she would sell for 6272.00. Action was deferred until next meeting. APPLI CAT 101YS (Signs) The application of W. L. Anderson to hang a sign against the building for the Redlands Drapery, 111 Cajon Street; and of 0. E. Norman for two Neon signs over the sidewalk at 15 West Central Avenue, were presented and ordered filed. The applicationsl were approved by the Building Inspector and duly granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston. The application of Imogene Rutherford, 1001 Orange Street, for a position as stenographer or general office work with the City, was presented and ordered filed. s: The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the League of California Municipalities, legislative bulletins; • From California Municipal Utilities Associations, legislative bulletins, etc; From State Department of Public Works relative to designation of U. S. Highway through this City; From E. B. Godfrey, M. D. , advising the City of his resignation as County Health officer. TY PEWRIT EB_ISERVIC E The Clerk presented a proposal of the Valley Typewriter Company, San ' Bernardino, to service City typewriters at a cost of $9.00 per annum per machine, which was ordered filed. • 45 • P. E. RAILWAY COMPANY The Clerk presented a communication from the Pacific Electric Railway Company, agreeing to the payment of three cents per square foot to the City for expense of paving franchise right of way on San bernardino Avenue west of Orange Street. TELEPHONE COMPANY FRANCHISE TAX COThe Clerk presented a report of the California Water & Telephone Company CJ for the year 1936, showing franchise tax due the City of $1308.25, with check enclosed ct for said amount. The report was ordered filed and the check placed in the Treasury. GASOLINE CONTRACT • A communication from the Rio Grande Oil Company, now supplying the City with gasoline, under contract, enclosing "sales contract assignment" in duplicate to the Richfield Oil Corporation, and the Richfield Oil Corooration to the Rio Grande Oil, Inc. , was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute the papers for and on behalf of the City. STANDARD OIL COMPANY A communication from the Standard Oil Company, with a copy of deed attached for its property on the Santa Fe, west of Texas Street and right of way over Cit •ro 'ert from Texas Street west to its tanks, was presented and ordered filed. The Attorney was directed to tender to said Standard Oil Company a right of way directly south over City property from its tanks to Highway 99 in exchange for relinquishment of its present right of way west from Texas Street. REPORTS Report of the board of Health for month of March, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. Report of Water Conservation Association, Riverside, for last fiscal year was presented and ordered filed. A bill for this City ' s annual contribution was District referred to the San Bernardino Valley Water 'Conservation/, upon suggestion of Engineer Hirckl ey. ' HIGHWAY 4 99 • Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute papers necessary for facilitating settle- ments with property owners in Highway 99 case, being made through the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company. All other matters pertaining to Highway 99, are continued. COUNCIL MEETINGS Councilman Clapp suggested a change in the time of meetings of the City Council and the City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution and submit same to this Council for action at the next meeting. TRUCK PURCHASE - Councilman Clapp called attention of Council members to the amount paid by the City for rental of trucks, etc. and recommended and moved the purchase of a • Chevrolet dump body truck from Lange a Runkel, as a paying investment, at the price of 46 • $1152.05 per proposal this day submitted and filed. Motion seconded by Councilman Cranston and duly adopted, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly payable out of the General City Fund. 111 MAUSOLEUM The proposed agreement between the City and Chas W. Hughes of the Pomona Cemetery Association Mausoleum, presented at the last meeting for the building ofi a mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery was left in the hands of the Attorney and Cemetery Commissioner for further consideration and recommendation to this Board. TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer • from the Water Department the sum of $26,250.00 to the Redlands City Water Bonds, 1926, Interest and Sinking Fund. PROJECT_ The Engineer presented a W. P. A. project for covering Mill Creek Zanja through the property recently purchased at the Northeast corner of West State and Texas Streets by the City from Johnston Tractor Company, Ltd. . The Mayor and Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City . DOGS Police Commissioner Cranston suggested that consideration be given to the matter of employing a dog catcher and pound master, and providing a proper place for the pound. The Commissioner and Engineer were directed to submit plans and recommenda- tions to this Board for consideration at next budget time. CO.NTINSIED Matters pertaining to Edison Company franchise; Smiley Heights lease; Barton Protective Association oil tank lease; Santa Fe bus transportation route; water Ladera section; deposit by Treasurer of securities held for protection of deposits in Security-lst National Bank with a Trust Company in Los Angeles; Business License fees; " chan:e of name from Redlands to somethin: more euphonious, suggested by Mrs. Cleo Burris; were informally discussed and action deferred pending further consideration. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commis- sioner. ommis-sioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 7 o'clock, P. M. , Monday, April 26, 1937. Attest: di CC1erk M. o • of/the ,61fl4edland ,,_ California. 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 47 • Redlands, California April 26 , 1937 7 O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council met in adjourned regular meeting at the regular place of meeting. Present: The Mayor and Councilmen Clapp, Cranston and Maccubbin, the CO City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. eq Absent: Councilman Spoor. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was deferred till next meeting. Proposed agreement between the City and Pacific Electric Railway • Company for the City to perform certain work for the Company on its right of way on West San Bernardino Avenue, was presented and action deferred till the next meeting. SMILEY HEIGHTS The Mayor advised those present that the Council was ready to consider matters pertaining to the opening of Smiley Heights to the public through a lease/road- way, and was ready to hear from anyone present. The Clerk presented and read a communi ,-i cation from H. E. Worley, 1006 E. Central Avenue in opposition and one from Benj . D. Johnson, realtor, in favor of the proposed program; Neil McMullin, W. F. Booker, Geo Foster and Attorney Harrawood representing Maud Garland, expressed opposition to the program, and Mr. & Mrs. Beni . D. Johnson, Barry Dibble, F. A. Kimball, Earl Cromas, Christine Lindenberg, Calder Bennett, W. H. Johnson and Mrs. Jennie Spence expressed approval of the proposed program. Councilman Spoor entered the Chamber during the discussion, and expressed opposition to entering into an agreement before other expenditures and department requests are considered. Councilman Clapp expressed opposition to the expenditure of such sum for improvement of private . property. The Mayor explained that the proposed lease program was a result of conferences of civic I' leaders and Councilmen and not originated by the Smiley heirs and urged that the City enter into the plan proposed to the heirs by the Council. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the City enter • into a lease for the sum of $900.00 a year, effective July 1, 1937, arid that the Entine- and Park Superintendent prepare and submit estimates of cost of maintenance, etc. , was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cranston and Maccubbin Noes: Councilman Clapp Not voting: Councilman Spoor The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried, and directed the Attorney to prepare an agreement accordingly for final action by the City and Smiley heirs. LEASE The application of Barton Protective Association to lease City land west of Texas Street near Highway 99, for oil storage tanks was next considered. manager Larsen of the Association, stated that he did not at this time contemplate increasing nowccu ed the storage facilities, and would prefer leasing only the property/by the tanks. The • Mayor suggested a yearly lease at a rental of 5100 per year. The suggestion met with 48 • the approval of other Council members and Mr. Larsen and the Attorney were directed to prepare a contract accordingly and submit to- both patties for execution. ALLEY A verbal proposal of Mrs. Jennie Spence to sell to the City a small parcel of land approximately 16 sq. ft. south side of Central Avenue immediately east of Orange Street to provide a uniform width of the alley for $272.00 was next considered.l Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the sum of S2 0.00 was offered Mrs. Spence, who accepted same and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for the acquisition for alley purposes, and a warrant was ordered drawn accordingly, payable out of the General City Fund. W. P. A. • (Cemetery Project) Upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin and motion of Councilman Spoor, the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute a W. P. A. project for improvement of the Cemetery grounds and roads. , • COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Congressman Sheppard acknowledging receipt of a copy of Resolution of this Board; From Mayor Shaw, Los Angeles, advising of the Western Regional meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors to be held in Los Angeles on May 15, 1937. APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: Joseph Hook - for police patrolman Daniel O'Leary- for life guard at plunge Don Crane - for locker attendant at plunge BIDS - Trucks Finance Commissioner Spoor and Councilman Clapp called attention of ' the Board to the amount of money expended for rental of trucks, etc. , amounting to approximately $2800.00 a year. The Finance Commissioner recommended that the Clerk call for sealed proposals for one "pick-up" truck and a 14 ton flat body, dump hoist truck, with possible trade in of an old car, bids to be opened May 5, 1937, at 2 o 'clock, P. M. • Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, it was,o ordered. LEGISLATIVE BILLS Councilman Spoor called attention to gas tax bill # ACA 21; Uniform License for Wholesalers # AB 1487; State Board of Equalization control of City budgets # SB 186 . He recommended and moved that the Mayor write a letter expressing the attitude of this Council as favoring the gas tax bill and opposing the other two. Motion seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously adopted. COUNCIINGS Action upon the recommendation of Councilman Clapp that the time of regular meetings of this Council be changed to Monday evenings was deferred till the next meeting. S 49 • CITY HALL Councilman Clapp advised the City that the W. P. A . project for demolition of the present City Hall had been approved, and moved that the City proceed at once under same. Motion seconded by Councilman Spoor and duly adopted. The question of quarters for City offices was left in the hands of Councilmen Clapp and Maccubbin. Being questioned as to ways and means for a new building, Councilman Clapp assured the Cq City that he had full assurance of Government officials that it could be accomplished c2.3 under W. P. A. or P. W. A. BANK DEPOSIT SECURITIES The City Treasurer and City Attorney were authorized to comply with • the request of the Security First National Bank for deposit of securities held by the Treasurer protecting deposits of the City in said Bank with the Los Angeles Trust and Safe Deposit Company in Los Angeles, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2 O'clock, P. M. , April 28, 1937. Attest: / . • y Clerk. Ma or of the Cites y Redlan , California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 28, 1937 Two O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. • Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, the Deputy City Clerk, Assistant Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The Mayor explained the presence of the boys and girls as a part of "Youth Week" at the local schools, and turned the gavel over to Bob Leonard as Mayor who called the meeting to order. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1937, and the adjourned regular meeting of April 26. 1937, were read and approved. ', M. C. W. 0. 6 The Attorney reported progress with the Southern California Edison co_agany and holders of the mortgage on the Jackson and Bright properties and that he felt a settlement could be made in the near future. COUNCTT. MEETINGS • The Attorney presented and read a Resolution fixing the time and place 50 S of the regular meetings of the City Council as follows: BE IT RESOLVED that commencing the 6th day of May, 1937, the time for holding the regular meetings of the City Council of the City of Redlands shall be the first and third Mondays in each month, at the hour of Seven O 'clock, P. M. of said days, at the Southeast Room of the second story of the City Hall of said City . The Mayor raised the question as to whether it could become effective before 30 days, and after due consideration, the Attorney was directed to amend the Resolution making it an emergency measure, the Resolution as amended was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin ,and Mayor Bruggemeyer • Noes: None Absent: Councilman Spoor. DEED The Attorney presented a deed from Mrs. Emma Jones Spence for a small parcel of land for alley purposes on the south side of Central Avenue immediately east of Orange Street which was accepted and ordered placed of record, waiving the examination of the title. CEMETERY The Attorney reported that the contract for the b _ 'ld' I of a n- mausoleum at Hillside Cemetery would be ready fox consideration by the Council at the next regular meeting. Commissioner Maccubbin reported that the W. P. A. project for improvement of Cemetery grounds .and roadways was well under way. GARDENER 'TOP Underhill, 818 East Brockton Avenue, made verbal application for position of gardener in charge of Smiley Heights program. The Mayor suggested that an Application be filed with the City Clerk for such work and the •matter a. _1•_ - - , - consideration at next budget making time. QOMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION G. Calder Bennett, Treasurer of the Community Music Association, addressed • the Council explaining the need of the Association will be approximately 52500.00 to carry on the summer concerts. He stated it was necessary to know just how much they would have in the treasury before contracts could be made with the artists since the amount raised by subscription and collections at the bowl was not sufficient to care for their need. Mrs. G. E. Mullen, Mrs. H. H. Garstin, representing the Contemporary Club, Al1an. Whitney and Maud M. Garland spoke briefly of the work of the Association and urged support of this Council. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, Pconded by Counci - man Cranston, duly adopted, the Mayor was directed to appoint a Committee of two to consult with the Directors of the Community Music Association regarding the finances of the Association and report to this Council before next budget making time, whereupon Councilmen Clapp and Maccubbin were named as members of such Committee. 5 1 • PACIFIC FLLRCTBIC RAILWAY COMPANY The Clerk presented a proposed agreement between the Pacific Electric Railway Company and the City for repair of street franchise right of way on West San Bernardino Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, action was deferred until the next regular meeting owing to the absence CC' of Street Commissioner Spoor. C" CIRCUS .111 Councilman Clapp voiced a protest of citizens in the vicinity of West Stuart Avenue and First Street of a small circus appearing there about once a week and requested it be stopped. Action was deferred until next meeting . • CO TNTY _HEALTH OFFICER Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to voice the aopreciation of this Council to Dr. E. B . Godfrey, County Health Officer, recently resigned, for services rendered. REPORT The Clerk reported receipt of $1419.94 from the Division of Highways, for apportionment of the ;t gas tax allocation for April, 1937, check having been turned over to the Treasurer. CONIMUN I CAT I ON A communication from the Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco, urging supoort of Assembly Bill #252 which provides for an appropriation of $5,000,000 for advertising purpos s at the 1939 exposition, was ordered filed. CITY HALL Councilman Clapp informed the Council that in order to proceed with the W. P. A. project for wrecking the City Hall building it will be necessary to pass the Council some form of Resolution to take men from other projects, in as much as/mg voted to put over the project. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to write a letter to W. P. A. officials • for the purpose of withdrawing men from other projects to proceed with the wrecking of the City Hall building. FTRR TNS[T_R N R .PORT Report of the Fire insurance Underwriters, Dexter & Sawyer, Inc . , Agents, relating to City of Redlands properties, was presented and referred to the Finance Commissioner. APPRECIATION Professor Shaper of 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 the t dents al • v. _ -• 1- ' • _ _ •f , _ . . • - i. _on of the courtesy extended them this day. The Mayor and Council members voiced their pleasure in having the students with them, and Councilman Maccubbin suggested that some • provision be made to -_ tertain th- • - . • _ . . .• ' r _ . . - , which met with 52 • hearty approval of all members present. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: /.a • f � City'`k. Wr of the City .1 Redla'S s, .lifornia. _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ • Redlands, California Mav 5„_ 1937 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer . Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 28, 1937, were ( read and approved. ORAL PETITTONS Gordon Donald, contractor, submitted to the Board tentati,ve_plans for a building at the SE cor First Street and West Central Avenue and requested permission to remove a pep er tree and cut the curb in carrying out the proposed building plans. After due consideration, action was deferred to May 11, 1937, at 7 o 'clock, P. M. , pending inspection and recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to removal of the tree) A request of Mr. Donald for removal of a pepper tree at the SW cor of Fourth Street and Citrus Avenue was also referred to the Planning Commissions. The Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution relative to proposed changes of curb and driveway and submit same to the Board for action at said meeting. • "REST HOM '' Mrs. Minnie Brewster, 750 West Palm Avenue, and Mrs. H .1 n Ki thing, 709 West Palm Avenue, addressed the Board and submitted a protest, signed by a number of property owners in the vicinity of 740 West Palm Avenue, to the o.eration of a sanitoriuhi or rest home at 740 West Palm Avenue. No application or request having been made to this Board the Attorney was directed to advise the party or parties contemplating such estab- lishment, the mode of procedure, etc. CEMETERY - MAUSOLEUM The proposed agreement between: the City and Charles W. Hughes,, relative to building of a mausoleum by Hughes was considered and Councilman Maccubbin recommende• and moved that the City enter into an agreement . Councilman Spoor obiected on the grounds that he had not had opportunity to study the proposed agreement and was not ready • �i 53 • to vote. The motion was lost for lack of a second. Councilman Clapp then moved that the proposed agreement be feferred to Councilman Spoor for study and report May 11, 1937, 7 o 'clock, P. M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston and duly adopted, with Councilman Spoor not voting. BIDS - Trucks 7) Pursuant to advertisement, the Clerk presented proposals for supplying Cg the City with one service pick up truck, and one 1; ton flat body, dump hoist truck, from the following: A. Osbun Company Service Motor Company A. C. Almind • Lange x Runkel Referred to Councilman Clapp and Engineer Hinckley for consideration and report to this Board May 11, 1937, at 7 O 'clock, P. M. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From U. S. Senator Hiram Johnson, Congressman Harry R. Sheppard and Assistant Director Department of Public Works, Justus F. Craemer, acknowledging receipt of copies of Resolutions adopted by this Board; From League of California municipalities, relative to Legislative matters; From Department of Parks, City of Los Angeles; From City of Ontario, relative to certain matters before the Legislature; From L. G. Coey opposing the Smiley Heights lease program. APPLICATIONS Application of Electrical Products Corporation, San Bernardino, to hang a Neon sign over the sidewalk at West Central Avenue; was presented, approved by the Building Inspector and duly granted, upon recommendation of Councilman Maccubbin. The following applications were presented and ordered filed: Charles T. Campfield 420 W. Sun Avenue position with Park Dept. F. W. Cryer 1157 Orange Street position park watchman of other emal. Mrs. Ida M. Hubbard 416 West Fern Avenue position Matron at plunge Orville G. Sherrard 808 College Avenue position manager of plunge • PETITION Petition No. 4176, signed by R. M. Pitcher and some five or six hundred citizens requesting the appointment of Henry A. Richardson to the police force was presented and ordered filed. Application of ars. P. L. Richardson to keep one cow at No. 61 East Cresc-nt Avenue, approved by the Board of Health and Sanitary Inspector, was presented, granted upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and ordered filed. REPOJRT S The following reports were presented and ordered filed: City Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector, Fire Department, compar- ative - Water Department, and City of Redlands purchases for April, 1937. Division of Highways, E. Q. Sullivan, showing apportionment of April • .uarterl .a ment S, :as tax funds. 54 • ___PLA_NIUING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 3. 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Regular Meeting of Planning Commission held Monday, May 3rd, 7:30 P. M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, H. S. Williamson, Jackson Rigbey, City Engineer Geo . S. Hinckley, City Attorney Paul B. Wilson and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. Meeting called to order by Chairman E. A. Moore. Minutes of April 5th were read and approved as read. Petition of Latimer F. Smith for permission to erect a dwelling at 1881 Rossmont Drive with an 8 foot set back presented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Williamson • that the Planning Commission recommend that permission be granted. The recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to petition of Latimer F. Smith was approved, upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, with Councilman Spoor voting "No" . P. F. RAILWAY COMPANY A proposed agreement between the City and the Pacific Electric Railway Company for repair of street franchise right of way on West San Bernardino Avenue con- tinued from last meeting, was next considered and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the City declined to enter into an agreement to make the repairs on the right of way of the Pacific Electric Railway Company, and the Engineer was authorized and directed to bill the Com•an for all expense incurred by the City in the repair of the Avenue where the tracks have been removed. COUNCIL MEETINGS Upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the Resolution adopted by this Council on April 28, 1937, fixing the time of Council meetings was rescinded and held for nau_h . Councilman Clapp then moved the adoption of the following Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that commencing the first day of June, 1937, the time for holding the regular meetings of the City Council of the City of Redlands • shall be the first and third Mondays in each month, at the hour of 7:00 o 'clock, P. M. of said days, at the Southeast room of the second story of the City Hall of Redlands. Motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer Noes: None. W. P. A. PROJE 1S The Engineer presented a supplemental project for Rocky Falls Mill Creek pipe line. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Mayor and proper officials were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. The Engineer sought information relative to collection of property owners contributions toward Street Improvements under W. P. A. , and was authorized and • .55 • directed to require cash deposit with Treasurer prior to starting the work. POLICE Police Commissioner Cranston advised the Council that she expected the arrival very soon of the motorcycles recently purchased for the department and recommend- ed that officers have the benefit of the four days off per month as allowed by law, VD creating a need for two additional men on the force. After some discussion, Commissioner Cg Cranston recommended and moved the appointment of Winfield Robertson and Joseph Hook as policeman, effective June 1, 1937, at a salary of $120.00 each per month, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. Councilman Clapp stated that he had endorsed Henry A. Richardson • for a place on the police force and Councilman Spoor requested no action be taken until budget making time. The Police Commissioner insisted that action be taken at this time, and the question being called, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cranston and Maccubbin Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor The Mayor supported the motion and declared the appointment of said Robertson and Hook to the police force, effective June 1, 1937, salary $120.00 each per month. EMPLOYEES - Retirement The matter of pensions and retirement of City employees was considered at some length, lead by Finance Commissioner Spoor, and Councilmen Maccubbin and Clapp were appointed as a committee to formulate a 'program and submit same to this Board for consideration. RESOLUTION - Change Zone Upon recommendation of the Building Inspector the following Resolution was presented: BE IT RESOLVED that the hereinafter described territory be included in Zone B, or Commercial District, and excluded from (Re-adopted:) Zone C, or Fourth Residential District, as said zones or districts are defined (May 11,1937) by said Ordinance No. 699, and that all the restrictions of Zone B, or Commercial District, apply to the said territory. All the territory located within the City limits of the City of Redlands, described • as follows: Commencing at the intersection of 2nd Street and Central Avenue, thence West on Central Avenue to 1st Street, thence South on 1st Street to the alley now located thereon between Central Avenue and West State Street, thence East on said alley to 2nd Street, thence North on 2nd Street to the point of beginning . That all portions of Ordinance No. .699 in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggerneyer. Noes: None. MISCELLANEOUS Exchange water meters with Rocky Comfort mutual Water Company was approved; and change of location .of quoit grounds to park between Grant Street and Parkwood Drive; and Tieck's salary or wage was discussed without action. • 56 • RTTDGFLT _ Finance Commissioner Spoor gave a short summary of the department I appropriation requests for the next fiscal year budget, showing an increase of. approxi- mately $64,000.00 over last year. No action was taken pending more details and further consideration of ways and means for raising necessary funds. The Commissioner was requested to compile and submit as much detail data as possible for consideration of this Board at the meeting May 11, 1937, 7 o 'clock, P. M. CONTINUED The following matters were continued: Barton Protective Association lease; Smiley Heights lease; Edison Company franchise; set back line E. R. Stark property Crescent Heights; Highway 99; Mill Creek Water Owners Jackson-Bright property; • Santa Fe Bus Transportation route; Ladera section-water; Circus disturbance West Stuart, Avenue and First Street. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance , Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 7:00 o 'clock, P. M. , May 11, 1937. Attest: 1/ I / City Clerk. M%•r of the City, .f '•edland ; California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II Redlands, California May 11. 1937 7 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, Cranston, maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Brugge- meyer, the City Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: City Treasurer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having ners_to present. Miss Maude Garland, E. Citrus hvenue, addressed the Board in opposition to the proposed lease program for Smiley Heights and to an increase in taxes for any , purpose. Her remarks were concurred in by Mrs. L. 0. Hammond and A. L. Hunt and Messrs. Neill McMullin and H. E. Worley. C. nu. Brown advised the Council of the inability of Theo Krumm to be present, and addressed the Council in a vigorous protest to any tax increase this year when the orange grower has suffered such heavy loss by the freeze. • 57 • Diss Garland again addressed the Council in endorsement of an appropriation for the I' Community Music Association. The Clerk presented and read a protest from Chas A. & Caroline C. Brown, Sunset Drive; also petition signed by Theo Krum:, et al, protesting lease of Smiley Heights and any expenditure that will increase taxes. The matters of Smiley Heights CEJ lease and increase .of taxes were considered at some length, the Mayor calling attention Cq G a of the audience to the very heavy increase in School and County taxes the past year, with ct no increase in the City taxes, and suggested they exert some effort relative to County and School taxes. The Attorney advised that the proposed agreement between the City and Smiley heirs had not reached him, and the communications and petitions were ordered filed • and further action deferred till next meeting . APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: Verne F. benedict 444 Grant Street for City employment II H. E. Campbell 616 Cypress Court watchman or gardener Ellis Sylvester 820 W. Olive Avenue guard at plunge COMMUNIC ATI ONS A communication from R. H. White, 14 Parkwood Drive, relative to growth of grass and weeds on the street, was presented and ordered filed. Referred to the Engineer. Communications from California State Relief Administration, William S. Fitzer, Director, relative to telephone service at 9 West Colton Avenue quarters, and from C. H. Purcell, State Highway Engineer, relative to routing U. S. Highway #70, were presented and ordered filed. REPORTS The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 10, 1937, IIwas presented and ordered filed. Special Meeting of the Planning Commission held Monday, May 10th, 7:30 P. M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, Jackson Rigby, City Engineer Hinckley, City Attorney Wilson, Secretary C. A. Maccubbin and building Inspector L. H. Cooper. • Meeting called to order by Chairman E. A. Moore. Minutes of meeting of May 3rd, 1937 read and approved as read. Petition of S. C. Haver Estate for removal of Pepper tree on Southwest corner of 4th and West Citrus Ave. pre- sented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Rigby that board recommend that petition be granted. Carried. Petition of Gordon Donald on behalf of DeRoo and Gowland for removal of Pepper tree and cutting of curb at Southeast corner of 1st and Central Avenue presented. Moved by Wilson, seconded by Rigby that board recommend that petition be granted. Carried. IThe matter of changing that part of West Central Ave. between 2nd and 1st St. and extending to the alley from residential zone to the commercial zone was presented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Rigby that resolution amend- ing zoning ordinance #699 to permit the above change be recommended by the board. Carried. • 58 • Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Rigby that the meeting of the Planning Commission be changed to be held on the 1st Thursday preceding the 1st Monday in each month at 7: 30 P. M. Carried. The recommendation of the Commission relative to removal of tree at SW cor. Fourth Street and Citrus Avenue, and at the SE cor 1st Street and Central Avenue, were approved upon motions of Councilmen Maccubbin and Clapp, respectively, seconded by Councilmen Cranston and Maccubbin, respectively. The recommendation of the Commission relative to chan:e of zone of property on West Central Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets, was approved, and a Resolution presented and passed at the last regular meeting granting said change was re-adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. (See page 55) . RESOLUTION - Recreation • Upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp, the ,following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, The 1°ational Recreation Program is one of the leading activities of the present administration, and WHEREAS, this City has operated a W. P. A. recreation program throughout the year, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Gov. Merriam be, and hereby is requested to declare and formally set out the week of June 21-27, 1937, as Recreation week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution be spread upon the records of this Doard and a copy transmitted to the Governor. AUTO PARKING Councilman Spoor voiced a request of the two local Banks for 15 minute parking zones at their places of business. Referred to Police and Street Commissioners for investigation and recommendation. CEMETERY - MAUSOLEUM Councilman Maccubbin recommended that the City enter into the proposed agreement with Chas W. Hughes for the building of a mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery. Councilman Spoor expressed opposition to the agreement as drawn and suggested a few changes favorable to the City. Mr. Hughes ' representative being present, requested pemmission to withdraw the proposal. Councilman Spoor moved that the request be • granted, seconded by Councilman Clapp. After further consideration the matter was • tabled. TNSURA1 CF Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Mayor was authorized to have a survey made, without cost to the City, of the City 's property and insurance rates, etc. PURCHASES Councilman Clapp recommended the purchase of an electric welding out- :fit for use of the Water Department at an approximate cost of 5500.00. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the recommendation was approved and the purchase authorized. • 59 S Councilman Clapp sought the approval of the Board for the purchase of 2000 feet of 4" 0. D. pipe at a cost of approximately 23t per foot for use for better- ment of service in the thentone section. The matter was discussed at some length, developing the question of policy of the Water Department in supplying water to outside of City districts at the same rate as charged the City tax payers. Upon motion of Councilman CYJ Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the purchase was authorized. The Mayor insisted C\d CD upon Councilmen approving requests for purchases before he signs the requisition. The matter of water rates charged inside and outside the City was left for further considera- tion. PARK • The question of safety of City apparatus and equipment for public, „s_ at Sylvan Park was referred to Superintendent Ferguson for a complete inspection and with power to act. CITY HALL City Hall matters were casually considered, with Councilman Clapp advising that a change in department heads had caused indefinite delay in the program. A suggestion of the Mayor for additional pedestrian lanes at Church Street and The Terrace was referred to the Engineer with power to act. BUDGET Finance Commissioner Spoor considered with Council members matters pertaining to the next fiscal year budget. The Clerk, Treasurer, Accountant, Health, Unemployment Relief and Community Music appropriation requests were tentatively approved. An appropriation for the National Orange Show was denied, upon motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, with Councilman Maccubbin voting "No" . Other department requests were continued to May 13, 1937, at 7 o 'clock, P. M. Commissioners of the Water and Cemetery Departments were directed to file budgets 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 adiourn- Bs". to 7 o 'clock, P. M. , on May 13, 1937. Attest: 414, AtC43 City ta-a MS,r of the City . ' Redla.4s, slifornia. S 60 • Redlands, California May 13 , 1937 7 O 'clock, P. td. An KlialiaLeA_Legalar_xleeflag of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent; None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 11, 1937, were read and approved. The Mayor announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone with • with matters to present. Tom Moore, in charge of the City Dump, under lease to Mr. Alchian, holder of the City garbage contract, sought the Board' s aid in an increase of salary-- stating that he received $50.00 per month and that: other local employees of Mr. Alchian 11. had been given an increase. After due consideration he was assured by Council members of their interest, but that the Council was without power in the premises. A. S. Parr, night man at the Eolice Department addressed the CoOncil in a plea for an increase in policemans ' salaries and particularly for an adjustment in his own salary, as compared with the other members of the force, being the lowest paid man on the force. ho action was taken by the Council, pending preparation and adoption of the next year budget . SMILEY HEIGHTS A communication from Ruth Smiley Drake, addressed to the Mayor, expressing a desire on behalf of the Smiley family, to withdraw the proposal to lease a roadway to the City, was presented and ordered filed. REPORT , Report of the Clerk for the month of April, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. RESOLUTION (Re:.Driveways at SE cor First St. & Central Avenue) • A proposed Resolution granting the request of Gordon Donald, contractor, for permission to cut a curb and re=allign the driveways at the SE cor of First Street and Central Avenue, per plans filed with the Building Inspector, was considered at some length and action was deferred till the next regular meeting, and the Building Inspector was directed to so advise Mr. Donald. GHWAY #99 Upon request of the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company, and to correct minor details in a former Resolution, the followin: Resolution was unanimous' adopted, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston: • BE IT RESOLVED That the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company be authorized to make the following payments in connection with property settle- ment agreements in regard to Highway "99" (Central Avenue) condemnation proceedings: • 61 • Parcel #21-Andrew N. and Jennie Dike, in the sum of $100.00 Parcel 438-R. E. Story and Mary M. Story, in the sum of $628.24 Parcel # 1-Cigrie Andresen the sum of $297.00 less the sum of $95.00 which is to be paid to the City Treasurer of the City of Redlands. CYJ � Parcel #56-T. A. Gaume, in the sum of $1038.00. MAUSOLEUM Finance Commissioner Spoor presented written recommendations relative to changes in the proposed agreement between the City and Chas W. Hughes for the building • of a mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery. The matter was considered at great length by Coun members, after which a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the recommendations of Councilman Spoor be accepted and a copy be sent to Mr. Hughes for his consideration and action, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Cranston and Maccubbin Noes: None Not voting: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. _ STREET LIGHTING Finance Commissioner Spoor read to the Council proposed plans for expansion of and increase in the Street lighting system of the City as suggested by Electrician Tracy. After consideration by the Board a tentative figure of $13,000.00 was entered for Street lighting purposes in next years budget . WATER Matters pertaining to water charges under JB" and "Modified B" contracts, so called, were discussed and continued for future consideration. BUDGET Budget appropriations, continued from the last meeting were considered and tentative sums were entered as follows: Fire Department $28,000.00; Building Inspector $4000.00; Public Liability and Compensation Insurance $3000.00; Sanitation and Promotion of Cleanliness $10,000.00; Street Lighting $13,000.00; The Mayor at this time • advised the Council that the 5% limitation act had passed the Senate and would very lik-ly become law, and suggested that it be taken into consideration in the budget making. The question of increase in salaries of City employees and further consideration, of the budget appropriations was deferred to an executive session of the Council to be held May 18, 1937, at 7 o'clock, P. M. RECREATION - LAND PURCHASE Finance Commissioner Spoor verbally presented to the Council a proposal to purchase for recreation purposes the 10 acre property at NW cor of Colton Avenue and Church Street, together with 20 shares of Lugonia Water at a cash price of $5500.00. Th question of financing the scheme was considered with Councilman Spoor suggesting the use of Cemetery Endowment Funds. Cemetery Commissioner Maccubbin opposed the suggestion on the grounds that such property would not qualify as surety for said funds. Councilman • 62 III Spoor suggested that the Water Department supply the funds, but Councilman Clapp expressled opposition on the grounds that such a move would probably raise a demand for lower water i rates. Councilman Spoor then moved that the purchase be made from the general City Funds, seconded by Councilman Clapp and duly adopted. Councilman Spoor stated that he held the option and that the necessar .a.ers would o.n b- . -1 to this Board for execution. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting. adjourned. / / .. , f Attest: 0,f/i/x Cit erk. • r of the City o 'edlands Cali ornia. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 19, 1937 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, Cranston, Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilmen Maccubbin and Spoor. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 13, 1937, were II read and aoproved. The Mayor announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. Councilmen Maccubbin and Spoor entered the Council Chamber at this • time and took their places at the Council table. L'RIVEWAY S DeRoo and Gowland, owners, and Gordon Donald, contractor, sought action of the Board relative to request presented to it at a former meeting for cutting curb and re-alignment of driveways at the SE cor of First Street and Central Avenue. A map showing the proposed plans was presented and inspected by Councilmen. After due consideration , with the mayor expressing opposition to any change affecting the street at this time (now under litigation) , a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Spoor, that permission be granted to cut the curb and re-align the driveways as per map this day filed with the Clerk, was duly adopted. Y. M,C, A, Roy Coble, Secretary local Y. M. C. A. , addressed the board in a ple • 63 • for an appropriation toward the Y programs on the grounds that it was rendering a II general Community service. Mrs. Blodgett of the local Y. W. C. A. expressed approval of Mr. Coble' s request. The Mayor assured them due consideration would be given the matter at budget making time. u ATT SOLSO0 CO The question of entering into an agreement with Chas W. Hughes for the C\2 O building of a Mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery was next considered. The Clerk read a ecl communication from Mr. Hughes, builder, relative to proposed changes recommended by Councilman Spoor in the original draft of the agreement, which was ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin that the City enter into the agreement • was lost for lack of a second. Mr. Downey, representing mr. Hughes, addressed the Boar in a plea for definite action. Councilman Spoor and the Mayor suggested further considler- I ation, to which Mr. Downey agreed, and upon motion of Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, II it was so ordered. - APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: C. L. Loyd 1102 Sylvan Blvd. life guard at plum John Elliott Wabash Ave. guard at plunge Emerson Haverty 431 Fourth St. guard at plunge Howard C. Avey, Jr. 840 Sylvan blvd. locker attendant at plunge Henry Tucker 418 Bond St. gardener Oliver Mathews 920 Texas St. blacksmith-City yards COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From W. R. Updegraff, acknowledging receipt of Resolution of this Board relative to death of Mrs. Updegraff; From Pasadena Corporation relative to utility bonds; From Miller & Miller, relative to annual audit; IIFrom Works Progress A,iministration, San Bernardino, relative to wood cutting project; From Mrs. J. Frank Silva, Chairman, extending invitation to "Play Day", May 23, 1937, Dunlap Acres Community Center; • From Joseph A. Shires, Denver, Colo. , relative to weather control; From the. Mayor relative to his attendance at the meeting of the Conference of Mayors at Los Angeles recently. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer and health Department for the month of April, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. CHAIRS - COUIICIL CHAVIRER The question of ways and means to remedy the bad results of a hot day II with Councilmen in light color togs occupying the chairs at the Council table, was placed in the hands of Councilman Cranston with power to act. LTNCOLN SHRINE i The Attorney presented an agreement signed by M. J . Sweeney, Edward M. 0 Cope and Paul W. Moore, Committee representing Dr. &. mars. Robert Watchorn, relative to • 64 • the Lincoln Shrine additions, which was ordered filed. WATEF? The Clerk presented a communication from the Title Guarantee & Taus Company, Los Angeles, advising the City of the transfer of a certain water contract between the City and J. & B. Pierce to the Bank of America. There was some discussion as to the why and wherefore of the contract, with a question as to purpose and authority of the Council in making the original contract. The communication was ordered placed on file. �DEEDS_.� The Clerk presented a deed from the County Tax Collector conveying to the City a parcel of land at the SE cor of Sixth Street and East Pearl Avenue. The deed waj • accepted and ordered placed of record, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to cancel all delinquent City taxes against said property. MEMORIAL D &Y Monday, May 31, 1937, was announced as "lemorial Day. A request was presented by Councilman Maccubbin for an appropriation of $10.00 for rental of loud speaker for the occasion at the bowl and 510.00 for programs. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, a sum not to exceed $20.00 was appropriated for the occasion. Councilman Clapp suggested the In allat ' on . a 1. d . -aker as a permanent service at the bowl, and the City electrician was directed to submit estimate of cost, etc. for consideration of this Board. C1TRI1S BELT LEAGUE MEETING Beaumont, May 28; 1937, was announced as the next meeting place of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities. Reservations for 10 for dinner were ordered. MAJOR SIRE S - ;t as Tax Resolution No. 523, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "First Supplemental "lemorandum of Agreement ar Expenditure of ko Gas Tax on Streets of Major Importance", was duly and regularly adopted. • _SIDEWALK CROSS NQS Councilman Clapp called attention of the Board to bad condition of the sidewalk crossings on Orange Street at the Santa Fe tracks . The City Attorney was directed to take the matter up with Santa Fe officials. RECREATI Nom__..__ Councilman Clapp verbally outlined proposed plans for a recreation center at NW cor East Colton Avenue and Church Street. He was requested to prepare and submit plans for same to this Council for consideration under a WPA project . MOTOR EQUIPMENT Councilman Spoor suggested the purchase of a motor grader for use of the Street Department. The Clerk was directed to secure proposals for same, per specifica- tions of the City Engineer, for consideration June 7, 1937. • 65 • FILFD ' Petition No. 4169, E. R. Stark, for change of set back line, Lot 88, Crescent Heights; and proposed Resolution Santa Fe Bus Transportation route, were ordered filed. CONTINUED CD The following matters were continued: Barton Protective Association; Ct Edison Company franchise; Highw-y 99; Water Ladera Section; Circus-W. Stuart & First; Budget consideration; Ordinances Nos. 790 and 791; proposals for oick-up and 1; Ton dump truck. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 7 o 'clock, P. M. , May 24, 1931. Attest: 401 / "1 y Clerk 41-yor of the •qty of Redlands, California. ' 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 24., 1937 7 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, Cranston, uiaccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: bone. Upon recommendation of the Mayor, the reading of the minutes of the • last regular meeting was deferred till the next regular meeting . The alayor then stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. The Clerk presented a written protest to the proposed estab- lishment of a recreation center at NW cor of East Colton Avenue and Church Street, sign d by Mrs. Alma L. Sanborn. and other property owners in that vicinity . Miss Caroline Mattingly, E. Van Sluys, Mrs. Forrest Munhall, Mrs. C. S. Lombard, property owners in the district, personally expressed opposition to the proposal, and Neil McMullin, property owner on the south side of town personally expressed his protest to the expenditure of tax money for such purpose. The protest was ordered filed, the Mayor explaining there was nothing before the Board for action at this time, that purchase of the property was within Council powers, but the use to which it is put is a matter for consideration if and when plans developed, and he assured the protestants that they would have due 411 opportunity to be heard when such time arrives. 66 • AGREE ENT The City Clerk presented a rental agreement between the Southern California Edison Company, Ltd., and the City of Redlands for free use by the City of two certain poles belonging to said Edison Company in Mill Creek Canyon for a City-owned 115 volt, 2-wire lighting circuit from the chemical plant meter. Upon motion of Council! man Maccubbin, econded by Councilman Cranston, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City. APPLICATION An application of Thos Goodman, 808 East Colton Avenue, for position with the City Park Department, was presented and ordered filed. ��_HA RS • Councilman Cranston, to whom the question of repairs to the Council- men' s chairs was referred, was authorized to have one chair reconditioned with cowhide finish for inspection of this Board. SECOND STREET Councilman Clapp protested the bad condition of Second Street between between State Street and Central Avenue. Referred to Engineer and Street Commissioner. The City Attorney presented a deed from E. H. Frenzell, Anna F. Pa.lmt:: and Verena Duhring conveying to the City the 10 acre (m/1) orange grove at the NW cor ofl East Colton Avenue and Church Street, and requested that the warrant be drawn in favor of the Security First National Bank. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the deed be accepted and placed of record and that a warrant issue accordingly in the sum of $5500.00 per order of purchase by this Board May 19, 1937, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Clapp and Cranston Noes: None Not voting: Councilman Maccubbin and the Mayor. The Mayor declared the motion carried. PROBELLIS - BOWL The Clerk verbally presented the request of Mrs. Mullen for use of the bowl on evenings of June 17 & 18, the week of June 21, and for Tuesday and Friday evenings • during the regular summer concert season beginning Tuesday June 29, 1937. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the request was duly granted. TRUCK=PUJIICL E Upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp and motion of Councilman Spoo , seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the purchase of a Dodge six pick-up car :t a price of $647.77, per bid presented to this Board May 5, 1937, was authorized. SEWTNG PROJECT Upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp, the City Clerk was directed to communicate with Frank W. Moore, owner of the property in which the sewing project is located, in a request for window screens as an aid to better ventillation of the building. _WEEDS Councilman Spoor protested the delay or neglect in postin and cleanin • 67 S lots in Crescent Heights Tract . Referred to the Engineer. III —Mar-- Re-surfacing, etc . , of Orange Street, North of Lugonia Avenue and between High and Pearl Avenues; and improvement of Cen ral Avenue east of Church Street, were discussed with no action deemed necessary at this time. C0 WFST STUPRT AVENUE C4 Ct Otto Knudsen addressed the board in a plea that West Stuart Avenue between Orange Street and Highway 99 be improved and made uniform in width. He urged that the work just started of placing curbs and gutters on the north side of the present roadway be changed to the South side, said side apparently being straight while the north line • had jogs. After due consideration, it was determined that the Mayor, Councilman Maccu- bbin and Engineer Hinckley would meet with Mr. Knudsen on the grounds at 8 O'clock, A.M. May 26, 1937, for a personal inspection of the premises, with power to act relative to ' the work now being done. PAY_ROLL A payroll for transportation to work on the Coagulation plant #6145, in the sum of $32.00, was ordered paid, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Cranston. BUDGET Matters pertaining to the next fiscal year budget were next considered.. Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the minimum monthly 5 day week (40 hr) wage was fixed at 597. 50. Department requests were then considered and tentative appropriations set in, totaling approximately $175,000.00 for the General City Fund. It was then determined that the Board would meet in executive session at 7 o 'clock, P. M. , Tuesday, June 1, 1937, for further consideration of the I budget and tax rate. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: /e61(477-A- Aid -cialatf:-44it, tls, • City Clerk O or of the Ci of Red ands California. . - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California June 7, 1937 II 7 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, Cranston, thaccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. 8 S Absent: None. Reading of the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 24, 11/ 1937, was deferred until the next regular meeting, upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Spoor. The mayor then stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. E. E. Runkel, head of the local Red Cross disaster organiza- tion, addressed the Council relative to plans for a practical tryout of the present set up. He was assured of the full co-operation of City departments and was requested to confer with heads of Departments and the Mayor relative to details of the purpose. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31; the 11 month • department appropriation, and the Treasurer, Judge, Fire Department, Building Inspector, and list of purchases for the month of May, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the +'lanning Commission meeting of June 3, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Regular meeting of Planning Commission held Thursday, June 3, l37, at 7: 30 P. M. City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, W. C. Collett, H. S. Williamson, Jackson Rigbey, Isaac Ford City Engineer G. S. Hinckley, City Attorney Paul b , Wilson, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin, Minutes of the special meeting held May 10th were read and approved as read. Notice received from thehamb Cer of Commerce stat- ing that a breakfast meeting would be helf June 9th, at the La Posada Cafe and urged members of the Planning Commission to attend. Petition of A. M. Soares for the removal of a Pepper tree in front of 1077 W. Cypress Ave. presented. Moved by Ford, seconded by Williamson that the petition be recommended granted. Carried. Chairman Moore presented the matter of a recreation center on recently purchased property by the City at Church St. and Colton Ave. Mr . Ford spoke of the recrea- tion project in San Bernardino. No action was taken. The recommendation of the Commission relative to removal of pepper tree per petition of • A. M. Soares, 1077 W. Cypress Avenue, was approved by the unanimous vote of the Board. A'PL AT IN An application of Mrs. J . J . Suess for permission to operate a boarding house and rest home at 740 West Palm Avenue was presented. The matter was discussed quite fully by Council members, City Attorney and Building Inspector. Dr. Barr who plans on operating the home was introduced by Mr. Suess, and stated that his plans are for a convalescing home and boarding house and not a Sanitarium. After due consid- eration, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, that the request be granted if and when State laws and City ordinances are complied with, was seconded by Councilman Clapp and '• duly adopted, with Councilman Cranston voting "No" . c oi'v1MU.N_I__AT T ON S The following communications werepresented and ordered filed: • (19 • From Commander Whitney of the local American Legion Post #106 in appreciation of the Council 's co-operation on Memorial Day; From Executive-Secretary of the Governor acknowledging receipt of Resolution of this Board relative to Public Recreation Week. SEWING PROJECT CO The Clerk presented a communication from F. W. Moore, owner of the C4 building at Third and West State Streets in reply to a request that he place screens at the windows, in which he declined to meet the request. The communication was ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the matter was referred to Commissioner Clapp with full power to act. • TENT- Erection The Clerk presented a communication signed by Hugo Tieck, et al, consenting to theerection, temporarily, of a tent for use of the Full Gas-1 Church ' Congregation at 1202 Orange Street, while repairs are being made to the church building recently damaged by fire. The Mayor having authorized same, pending this Council meeting, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston. MOTOR GRADER Proposals for supplying the City with a motor grader were ordered hell over until the next regular meeting. R .REATTfN The Clerk presented a communication from the University of Redlands and from Mary Newton Keith, et al, protesting the proposed recreation project at NW cor. East Colton Avenue and Church Street, and Earl Norman presented communications from Garrett Van Vliet, et al, and 'iss m. Henderson, et al, favoring the proposed project. After a bit of controversy between Council members, the Mayor stated that there was nothing before the Council for action at this time, and the communications were ordered filed for future consideration. WEST STUART AVENUE In the matter of curbs and gutters on West Stuart Avenue, brought to • the attention of this Board by Otto Knudsen at the meeting of May 24, 1937, the Mayor reported that the Committee to whom the matter was referred had met with Mr. Knudsen and inspected the premises and had determined that it was best to carry out the work as set up under the W. P. A. project, and it was so ordered. TRANSFER The Clerk presented a bill, approved by the City Engineer, for use of City-owned equipment upon Streets being improved from funds of tte gas tax for Major Streets in the sum of $1509 .29, and recommended that said sum be transferred from said gas tax fund to the General City Fund in payment of same. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the transfer was duly authorized. BUDGET The 1937-38 budget and tax rate were next considered. A copy of a ' • communication to each Councilman from the Mayor urging that the tax rate be fixed at 6 70 4 • $1.50 with a budget of approximately $161.000.00 after deductions by the Mayor of approximately $14,000.00 from department requests, was discussed. Councilman Spoor insisted that the proposed budget be brought into balance with the estimated income of approximately $152,000.00 before fixing the tax rate. The Mayor stated there was more L than sufficient funds in reserve available for general City use to balance the budget and requested that action be taken now as to tax rate to facilitate the writing of the tax roll. After full discussion, Councilman Maccubbin moved that the tax rate be fixed at $1.50 to be divided as follows: General City Fuiz $1.00; Bond Funds $. 27; Library Fund $.23. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston and after further consideration and discussion, the Mayor ordered roll call which resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cranston and Maccubbin S Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor The Mayor voted "Aye" and declared the motion carried. ABSENCE Councilman Cranston advised Council members that she planned on being in the East for a few weeks, probably over the date of the next regular meeting. Fellow'I members wished her a pleasant and safe journey and return. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned . Attest: /001 • antes ,. Ci erk. ",kr of the City ,' Redl./n. s, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 _ 0 - S Redlands, California June 21, 1937 7 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, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk; Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Cranston. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1937, the adjourned regular meeting of May 24, 1937, and the regular meeting of June 7, 1937, were read and after minor corrections, were approved. The Mayor then stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. • 71 • Former Councilman Arumm addressed the Board as a representative of the Tax Payers League in appreciation and approval of the Council ' s recent action in fixing the 1937-38 City tax rate at $1.50, same as last year, and assured Council members that the League was in full accord with all efforts toward economy in City affairs. The, Mayor expressed his appreciation of the League's attitude. Ot C3 COilUNICATIONS A communication from the State Railroad Commission addressed to thle Mayor expressing appreciation of the mayor' s letter to Governor Merriam relative to funds for the Commission's work in the next two years; and a copy of a communication from thel • Building Inspector to J. J. Suess relative to repairs and alterations necessary to be made at 741 West Palm Avenue, were presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk and Health Department for the month of May, 1937, and salary and vacation data of the Library were presented and ordered filed. The Attorney verbally reported that a new schedule of telephone rates fixed by the State Railroad Commission will result in an annual reduction of approximately $8,000.00 in the City. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE The next meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities was announced to be held at Rialto on the evening of June 25 . 1937. The Clerk was directed to make reservations for eight for dinner. ANNUAL AUDIT The application of G. E. Mullen for making the audit for the year ending June 30, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. BIDS - Printing This being the time set for opening of bids for City printing for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1937, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Arthur' s Commercial Press $ 787.50 Davis Printing Office 792.45 • Citrograph Printing Company 794. 25 Gardner & Sedgwick 793.50 for schedule of items prepared by the City Clerk. The bid of Arthur's Commerical Press being reasonable and the lowest, on motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Council- man Clapp, the said Arthur's Commercial Press was awarded the contract for the City printing for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1937, applicable only to the items submitted for bid. All other bids were rejected. MOTOR GRADER Proposals to supply the City with a "Motor Grader", submitted at the last meeting were referred to the Engineer for inspection and report to this Board at the next regular meeting. PETTTTON� • Petition No. 4179, P. H. Owen, 610 East Stuart Avenue, for relief 72 S from payment of delinquent City taxes of $75.18 against the property at said address, recently acquired by him from the County on tax sale purchase, was presented and after due consideration, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the City accept the sum of forty dollars in full payment of the said delinquent taxes, was unanimously adopted and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a redemption if and when said sum is paid. HIGHWAY 99 Upon recommendation of the Mayor, and motion duly made and adopted, a warrant in the sum of $164.00 was ordered drawn on Highway 99 Fund in favor of the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company to supplement the sum of $633.00 now in its hands for payment of $797.00 to A. M. J. Fourbon estate in settlement of Highway 99 claim, • escrow #28724-6, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to draw the warrant accordingly. The said Title Company was authorized further to return to the Division of State Highways any and all funds now in its hands remaining of the sum of $49,239.92 (State warrant #79464) and was requested to file with this Board a detailed statement of the final disposition of said $49,239.92. EASEMENT - Standard Oil Company The proposal of the Standard Oil Company to exchange its right of way from Texas Street west to its oil tanks for a right of way over City property directly south to Highway 99, presented to this Council at its meeting held on April 21, 1937, was next considered. Park Commissioner Spoor recommended that the proposal be declined as detrimental to the present beautification plans for the Highway, and upon motion duly made, seconded Nand adopted it was so ordered, and the Attorney was directed to so advise the Standard Oil Company. RESOLUTION A communication from the local Workers Progressive Club, with a copy of '. a resolution adopted by said Club on June 15, 1937, relative to appropriation of City funds for W. P. A. projects, was presented and ordered filed. A bit of discussion resulted relative to City funds available for W. P. A. projects, Councilmen Clapp and Spoor contending for larger appropriations. Chas H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, stated • that he had been informed that no City funds would be allotted for next years W.P.A. tree project. The Mayor gave assurance that there was sufficient funds for carrying on the present W.P.A. program. TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the City Clerk and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $233.33 from the 4¢ Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund to the General City Department Fund for re-imbursement for expenditures for the quarter endin March 31, 1937. VA AM:RS The question of vacations was considered andresulted in a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, that all salaried 411 73 • employees of the City be given two weeks vacation with full pay--the time to be determined by the Department head and Commissioner. WATER Councilman Clapp sought the attitude of the Board relative to installation of a drinkin: fountain in the Water Office for use of City Hall office employees, which did not meet with approval of other Council members and no action was Cq taken. i He advised the Council of a settlement with the Country Club and E. D. Patterson of a controversal bill for water and/or canalage supplied under order of this Board entered on November 18, 1936, by cancellation of the bill of $207.27 and • terminating the agreement. Engineer Hinckley advised the Board that work under W.P.A. was ready to start on Lawton Street from Western Avenue to Stuart Avenue; Columbia Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue; Herald Street from Colton Avenue to Lugonia Avenue; Tribune Street from Colton Avenue to Brockton Avenue; Washington and Clay Streets in the Enterprise Tract--not streets of major importance; and on Judson Street from Citrus Avenue to Lugonia Avenue--a street of Major importance. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Engineer was authorized and directed to proceed with the work. _REALEYAM$_ In answer to query by the Mayor, Engineer Hinckley advised that Pedley dams in Santa Ana River and San Timoteo Creek, damaged by winter floods, are in line for immediate re•air and replacement. TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT Rental and/or purchase of trucks and equipment for W.P.A. work was discussed at some length, Street Commissioner Spoor contending that the present City equipment was needed in his department and that equipment should be purchased for W.P.A. work. No action was taken. MAUSOLEUM Cemetery Commissioner Maccubbin brought up the matter of erection • of another mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery, stating there remained but three or four crypts in the present building for sale. The matter was given due consideration, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, was referred to the Cemetery Commissioner for inspection of other mausoleums and report his findings to this Board, and file a bill: of expenses incurred by reason of said work. DEMANDS Payment of demands in the sum of $30.00 for rental of loud speaker, and for programs for Memorial Day was authorized--the sum of only $20.00 having heretofore been authorized. ORANGE GROVE The care of the property recently purchased at the NW cor of East Colton Avenue and Church Street for recreation purposes, was placed in the hands of the • Park Commissioner. 74 • BUDGET Matters pertaining to the 1937-38 budget were continued to the next meeting in deference to Councilman Cranston's absence. Bills and salaries were ordered said as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, and the next regular meeting coming on July 5, 1937--a legal holiday, upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting adjourned to meet at 7 o 'clock, P. M. , on July 1, 19 7. Attest: • ,1 A (�,�'2 y Clerk M.''� of the City o ' Redl 's, alifornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California July 1, 1937 7 O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment of the last regular meeting,.,the .City Council met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen -Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor, who entered the Council Chamber shortly after the reading of the minutes. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. No one present having matters to present to the Council, the Mayor called for regular business. APPLICATIONS The Clerk presented the following applications for signs, which had been approved by the Building Inspector, the Mayor and Councilmen Maccubbin and Clapp: • Condra & Reed at 15 East Central Avenue--A.J.Schott,"The Palms Cafe-Liquors" Fred Gowland at First & Central --Gowland & DeRoo, "Gas" Gordon Donald at First & Central --Fred Gowland, "Cece's Bar-B-Q" The Mayor expressed criticism of himself and the practice of approving applications by individual Council members and recommended such applications in the future take the regular course of proceedure. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the applications were granted. CITY JUDGE The application of John L. Sweesy for the position of City Judge in ; case of vacancy or change, was presented and ordered filed. PROT EST The written protest of F. R. Barron, et a1 ' to the construction of a • 75 • recreation center at the NW cor East Colton Avenue and Church Street, was presented and I ordered filed. COMMUNTCAT QNS A copy of a communication from the "The Thru High School Girls" , addressed to the Mayor was presented and consigned to the waste basket as an anonymous :� communication. Ct ei- A communication advising of the meeting of the Pacific Coast Associa- tion of Fire Chiefs College to be conducted in Spokane, Washington, August 11-14., 1937, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS • Reports of the Judge, building Inspector and list of purchases for the month of June. 1937, were presented and ordered filed. MOTOR GRADER ' Engineer Hinckley reported that proposals submitted to this Board on June 7, 1937, for motor grader will require approximately $4000.00 outlay. No funds being available for purchase at this time, the proposals were ordered filed with the Engineer. INSUBAN E,___ The Clerk presented a communication from 0. M. Thurber, Special Agent, General Insurance Company of America, Seattle, Washington, submitting proposals for Public Liability Insurance on the Municipal Plunge; The Clerk also presented a renewal policy, Dexter & Sawyer, Inc. , local agents, United Pacific Insurance Company, Seattle, Washington, to cover the plunge--present policy expiring July 2, 1937. After considerable discussion of the proposals and criticism of the City ' s insurance system by Councilman Spoor, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, and duly adopted, the Public Liability insurance on the plunge was awarded to Dexter & Sawyer, inc.. , local agents, pending further consideration of the City 's insurance. Upon request of Councilman Maccubbin, the Clerk was directed to prepare and submit to the Council complete data as to City insurance. • HIGHWAY #k• The Mayor reported that settlement of claims on Highway 99 was at a standstill, and recommended that a warrant in the sum of $829.81 be drawn on Highway 99 Fund in favor of the State of California, Division of Highways, as a refund, or re-imburse- ment, for gas tax advancements made to the City, and to balance the account of gas tax allocation and advancements for the period ending June 30, 1937. Upon motion of Councilmanl Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Mayor was approved and it was so ordered. ANNUAL_AU.D_IZ_ Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, dul ado •ted G. E. Mullen, this City, was authorized and directed to make the usual audit of City books at a fee not to exceed $125.00: nu • :I _ 0 Councilman Clapp sought the attitude of the Board relative to the 76 • purchase of property at 1125 Sixth Street. He stated that the property could be had for approximately $2,100.00; that County W. P. A. officials had viewed the property and said it was suitable for housing the Sewing Project; that the rental paid for present quarters ($65.00) would soon pay the purchase price. Council members expressed no opposition, but the matter was referred to the Commissioner, for definite assurance of W. P. A. approval of the building and location; and for estimate of additional expend- itures necessary to meet sanitary and other regulations, before further action by this Board. Councilman Clapp suggested the installat' on of a few .ublic tele.hones in the north side area for use in emergency calls. The Mayor suggested that he consult Alk Mr. Fisher of the Telephone Company amd report back to this Board his findings and recommendations. POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Clapp complained of the inefficient service of the local Police force, citing one or two specific cases where he termed the de.artment as aslee' on the job. Councilman Spoor joined in condemnation of the force for general inefficenpv and the Mayor recommended and insisted that Police Commissioner Cranston take the matter under consideration, investigate the charges and report her findings and recommendation to this Board. The matter of change of location of Police phone call boxes was left ini:the hands of Commissioner Cranston with power to act. The Attorney reported an accident in which a police car driven by Policeman Spaulding struck Miss Anna Lyon, causing quite serious injuries. He stated that the City 's insurance carrier was in charge of matters. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER C0MP9Nv The Attorney reported that a tentative proposal of Bond Holders Committee of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company to turn over the Company and holdings to the City on a basis of approximately $75,000.00, and sought the attitude of the Council relative to same. Council members expressed no interest in the proposal at that sum. Though the sum of 400 on the dollar was mentioned a few times, no counter proposal was made. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Attorney • was authorized and directed to advise the Committee that the City was not interested in acquiring the Company at the figure proposed by the Committee. —AUTO=Trailer Camps Raised by Councilman Maccubbin, the question of regulations, etc. , relative to establishing of auto and/or trailer camps in the City was considered at some length with no definite action. HORSE CORRAL The keeping of horses in excess of the number permitted by ordinance and special permit, by Mr. Schott at 1113 West Palm Avenue, was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and any action he deems proper after same, and report to this Board. 1110 77 0 BUILDING INSPECTOR Councilman Maccubbin verbally presented Building Inspector Cooper's request for a leave of absence of one month beginning about July 20 , 1937. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the request was granted, the leave to include the regular two-weeks vacation. CO —FIRE DEPARTMENT GAP Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by ct Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, with the Mayor supporting the motion, Edward J. Swan and Chas iathwin, were appointed to the regular Fire Department force at $120.00 each per month, effective July 16, 1937. • MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Spoor questioned as to what department the cement for the curb work along the south side of Highway 99 at floral park would be charged. The matter was discussed at some length, the general opinion appearing to be that it was a street improvement, after the Engineer stated that the wall was on street right of way and really formed the curb, but no definite order was made. BUDGET 1. 7-38 The General Fund budget was next considered department by department, resulting in the adoption of the following budget of estimated expenditures: Clerk' s Department $ 14,300.00 Treasurer's Department 6,000.00 Accounting & Audit 1,015.00 Charities 900.00 Police 26,890.00 Building Inspector 3,440.00 Other Protection 3,000.00 Conservation of Health 3,080.00_ Shop 5, 570.00r- Recreation Parks & Playgrounds 14, 520.00 Floral Park 1,770.00 p-- Plunge 4,000.00 CZ° Street Department-- Street Cleaning 9,460.00 Engineering & Superintend. 5,880.00 62/424.. Maintenance 17,095.00 - Lighting 12,15640 Fire Department 23,000.00 Unemployment 5,000.00 Miscellaneous-- 4,250.00 • Community Music Assn-$2500 Unappropriated 1750 GRAND TOTAL $ 161,500.00 Note: The $2500 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 estimated receipts for the General Fund are as follows: Tax Roll $1.00 per $100 assessed value $ 114,000.00 Tax Redemptions & Misc. Receipts 38,100.00 Reserve Funds needed to balance 9,400.00 $ 161,500.00 The budget with above de •a tment a. o . i. ' . was approved upon motions duly made and seconded and by the votes of Councilmen Maccubbin and Cranston, supported by the Mayor declaring each motion carried. Councilmen Clapp and Spoor took • no part in the voting, stating that they considered the budget as prepared, a joke. 78 • SALARIES Councilman Maccubbin presented the following list of employees and ' respective salary changes, effective July 1, 1937, and moved its adoption: J. J . Delaney $ 132.50 $ 137. 50 W. E. Patterson 135.00 137. 50 -James C. Scott 110.00 120.00 -- A. E. Tracy 118.00 130.00 H. Geddes 90.00 100.00 -Lois Sprich 110.00 120.00 R. M. Barner 98.00 105.00 W. T. Barner 98.00 100.00 -- John Carstenson 90.00 97.50 John H. Elkins 90.Q0 97.50 -L. C. Elkins 90.00 97.50 - C. A. Craver 92.00 97.50 _W. K. Howard 90.00 97.50 A. Irelan 98.00 105.00 . _Andy Jubera 90.00 97.50 W. E. Killingsworth 98.00 100.00 -D. G. Mays 90.00 97.50 - E. L. Moore 118.00 125 .00 --T. A. Neely 92.00 97.50 W. F. Pendergraft 105.00 ' 110.00 - Joe Robison 90.00 97.50 I• R. H. Sanders 90.00 97.50 - J. C. Shue 90.00 97.50 • F. Fortson 90.00 97.50 E. A. Rose 90.00 97.50 . Carl Guzman 90.00 97.50 A. J. Foster 90.00 97.50 - T . J. Loyd 90.00 97.50 -- F. C. Pratt 90.00 97.50 - H. W. Tebbutt 90.00 97.50 - N. Vander Molen 90.00 97.50 John E. Walter 102.00 105.00 Geo Ward (car $7.50) 98.00 105.00. -W. A . Hartman 160.00 175.00 `C. W. Benefiel 90.00 97.50 -Walter Benefiel 90.00 97. 50 Peter Bush. 98.00 100.00 -Elbert Rose 90.00 97.50 W. Spoelstra 98.00 100.00 - -Nevin Maccubbin 125 .00 130.00 -Marjorie Wearne 95.00 97.50 John Woodstra 90.00 97.50 - _ --H. DeVries 90.00 97.50 - John S. Kubias 90.00 97.50 W. A. Lewis 90.00 97.50 II C. L. Miles 102.00 105.00 H. Patterson 102.00 105.00 --Ben Gilpatrick 90.00 97. 50 H. L. Tate 102.00 105.00 R. C. Nelson 102.00 105.00 -- --A. M. Bruce 90.00 97.50 The motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston and adopted by the following vote: • Ayes: Councilmen Cranston and Maccubbin Noes: Councilman Spoor Not voting: Councilman Clapp The Mayor supported the motion and declared it carried. The Mayor stated that he planned on being out of the City for a week or so, and upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, Councilman Maccubbin was named Mayor pro tem. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: C y Clerk. Ma of the City . ' 'edlan: :, Ca , fornia III 79 • Redlands, California ' July 5, 1937 7 O 'clock, P. M. This being the time of a regular meeting of the City Council, and no member being present, the clerk declared the meeting postponed until the next regular meeting July 19, 1937. _ CO Ct City C erk. C7 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - O - 0 - ' Redlands, California Jilly 19, 1937 7 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, Cranston, Spoor, Mayor bruggemeyer and Acting Mayor Maccubbin, the Deputy City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Acting Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, no one responding he called for the regular matters of business. WORKERS PROGRESSIVE CLUB ' Petition from the Workers Progressive Club for the appointment of a Labor, Coordinator, suggesting Harry L. Pray as their choice, to work in conjunction with the City Engineer's Office and the Division of Operation and Employment of Works Progressive Administration. The question was raised as to whether the person chosen was to be placed • on the City pay roll, and the matter was laid over until next meeting . Resolution from the Redlands Workers Progressive Club petitioning the Council for free passes to the regular Tuesday night dances for Youths of Relief families, was presented and ordered filed, and the matter referred to Councilmen Clapp with power to act. SIGNS Messrs. Earnest Martin and Caulder Bennett, representing the Redlands Commercial Club, addressed the Council at this time, for permission to erect two Neon ' signs (each 4' X 9 '6") with the wording "Welcome-REDLANDS-See Our City" on one side and "World's Largest Navel Orange District" on the other, one to be placed on Colton Avenue beyond Tennessee Street and the other at the Triangle at Roosevelt and Fern. Upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the offer of the • Commercial Club was accepted subject to location, which was to be determined by a Committee 80 • of three. The Acting Mayor named Councilmen Clapp and Spoor and Engineer Hinckley. Councilman Spoor called attention to the condition of the Service Club I/signs on Brookside Avenue at the entrance to the City. Mr. Martin stated that was a matter for the Intra Service Club Council and he was sure some satisfactory arrangement could be worked out with them. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Board of Health, and City Clerk for the month of June, 1937; the annual reports of the Health Department, Police Department and Smiley Library, were presented and ordered filed. A copy of the estimated receipts and expenditures, 1937-38 budget, was presented and ordered filed. • APPLICATIONS Application of the Electrical Products Corporation for permission to , hang a sign over the sidewalk at 514 Orange Street - Dill Lumber Company, was presented and ordered filed. Same having been approved by the Building Inspector, upon motion of - Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the application was granted. The application of Rev. T. L. Guy, 232 S. Allen Street, San Bernardiro, for permission to erect a tent for kospel meetings, on the City property at SE cor Highway 99 and Texas Street was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, th application was denied for reasons, viz: could not be allowed in zones 1 & 2 on account of the fire ordinance; the project for covering the Zania has been approved and improvement might start at any time; and they did not wish to set a precedent. PETITIONS _ A petition by the Redlands Sanitary Laundry Company-W. R. Cochran, for 2 car spaces-loading zone in front of the Laundry on Sixth Street was presented and ordered filed. The question arose as to the necessity of two parking spaces. Upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the petition was duly granted. Councilman Bruggemeyer moved an amendment to the motion that the maximum space so zoned • is not to exceed 32 feet, which was seconded by Councilman Spoor and duly adopted. The petition of Minnie A Hanson, et al, for curbs and gutters on Texas Street between Qolton and Stuart Avenues, the owners to contribute the cost of the material and the WPA to furnish the labor, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, unanimously adopted, a WPA project was ordered set up after the Engineer has collected the funds from the property owners. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the State Board of Equalization, relative to amendments to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, was presented and _ eferred to the Cl Attorney. A communication from Brooke Sawyer, President of the Redlands Insur- ance Agents Association regarding fire insurance on City property was presented together 411 81 • with a special report of City Insurance and ordered filed. Mr. Sawyer being present I stated they were ready to act or assist in any way they could to get the City insurance in better condition, and glad to give or secure any information desired to better the present system. Mr. Geo . S. Biggin also joined in the di,srnsslcjn relative to a blanket form simi;ar to the County's insurance plan. They suggested that values be placed on Cr) City buildings and the amount of insurance the City wanted placed, and an estimate coul Cq C be given as to the cost to the City. After considerable discussion, Councilman Spoor a. d moved the appointment by the Chair of a Committee to investigate and make their recom- mendations to this Board. Seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted. Acting Mayor Maccubbin appointed Mayor Bruggemeyer and Councilman SD2or to serve on the Committee. • A communication from A. E. Tracy, City Electrician, stating he was lannlln to attend the Electrical convention at Salt Lake City, August 23-26, 1937, and asked foil $50 to help defray part of the expense, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of IICouncilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, the request was granted. Upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, it was determined that no allowance to exceed S50 was to be made to Department heads for convention purposes. The City Clerk presented a communication from Malcom Smith, Supervisor, Redlands W.P.A. Community Recreation, asking for a key to the Prosellis in order that it might be used by the drama department under direction of Mrs. Minor. The matter was referred to Councilman Spoor with power to act, and the communication ordered filed. HIGHWAY #99 A communication from the Sunset Orange Company demanding settlement of its judgment claims against the City in Highway 99 matter, was presented and ordered I filed. After due consideration, Councilman Bruggemeyer moved the matter be referred to the City Attorney for reply, stating that the account had been closed with the Division of Highways and there was no money to pay their demand. Seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted. Councilman Bruggemeyer moved that Resolution No. 519, adopted on Se.tembllr • 16, 1936, approving and adopting memorandum of agreement relating to expenditure of rescinded $40,000 40 gas tax money, be/and the same set aside and declared null and void. Motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor and unanimously adopted. RE IGNATI_ON City Judge - The City Clerk presented the resignation of F. P. Meserve as City Judge to take effect at the pleasure of the Board, which was ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, that the resignation be accepted, become effective September 1, 1937, and that Mr. Meserve be given a vacation for the month of ' August with pay, was unanimously adopted. The Mayor was authorized and directed to so inform Mr. Meserve with an expression of appreciation from this Board, for his services Commissioner Cranston recommended and moved that Mayor Bruggemeyer be appointed a Committee of one to make a suitable recommendation for Police Judge when the time arrives, 82 • • seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted. W. P. A. Councilman Clapp sought permission of the Council to use the amount of money allowed to W. P. A. Recreation No. 2 to build a Recreation Hall at the corner of Sixth and Pearl recently purchased by the City, for use as a colored Center. Mayor Bruggemeyer raised ohjections to the policy of the City building in that district and encouraging existing conditions. Councilman Clapp stated that the rent money could be used for purchase of material and built by W. P. A. labor. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, Councilman Clapp was directed to make a sketch of plans for such a building and present same to this Board. Councilman Clapp presented the report of the Building Inspector • relative to condition of the Hodson Textile Building on North Sixth Street , same to be used for the Sewing Project, also a report of Mrs. Nola Carlisle and the requirements needed to make it acceptable to the Safety Division. Councilman Clapp stated that the County was to sponsor the project and furnish the material and the City to maintain the building, that the project was set up for a twelve months period. Councilman Clapp recommended the purchase of the building out of the money set up for rents for the ensuing year, but Mr. Tripp offered a protest owing to the fact there was not enough money in the Treasury to warrant such a purchase until after tax money came in. Council- man Clapp was directed to investigate and report to this Board on August 2nd as to the gross cost to the City for purchase of said building--to be paid for on October 15th. BUSINESS LICENSES Councilman Clapp reported the new Business License Ordinance was now in shape for enactment and suggested a special meeting be called with the merchants. He stated there would be no extra revenue, although the change in rates would not decrease the revenue. The question of offering a reduction In the rates if paid before a certain time was brought up. Councilman Spoor suggested that the matter of Uniform Business License System will be discussed. at the League of Municipalities convention in September and that he felt they should await the outcome, and moved the matter be referred to the City Attorney for further study and report to this Board, which was duly adopted. • VACATION Councilman Clapp stated that Cecil Harford in the Water Department, asked for an extra two weeks vacation without pay (the month of September) and moved it be granted, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted. Engineer Hinckley also asked for two weeks additional vacation (the month of August) , upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, was unanimously granted. POLICE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Cranston verbally answered the charges brought against the Police Department by Commissioner Clapp at the last regular meeting, strongly criticizing his unjust accusations stating that the truth of matters should be found out before accusing an employee. Charges and counter charges were entered, until other 411 83 S Council members and the Mayor suggested that such matters be brought to the attention of the Commissioner or heads of the department before making a public affair of it. W. P. A. PROJECTS - Road Work Engineer Hinckley reported progress in road work and storm drains, stating that a 10¢ tax levy for flood control and conservation work for this district is being CO set aside by the. County, amounting to about $20,000, upon which they could draw. Project for walls for the filter plant in Mill Creek and others will be submitted soon. .!y cZ ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 792, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax Rate for • the Fiscal Year, 1937-38, was introduced by the City Attorney, read and laid over under the rules. "GOOD HUMORS" -- Sale The matter of the "Good Humor" ice cream man parking at the bowl during concerts was brought up by the Attorney, stating that Mr. Bennett had informed him there was no objection by the Community Music Association. Treasurer Tripp informed him that his license did not include such sales. After considerable discussion, no action as taken, same being left in the hands of the Police Department as it now is. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Attorney Wilson reported that the pending Franchise bill had been executed by the Governor and that the Southern California Edison Company officials had contacted him regarding the contemplated new 50 year franchise and asked for an expression from the Board regarding same. Council members voiced approval of the franchise as presented and instructed him to proceed with the matter. WARRANT FOR ARREST Attorney Wilson reported that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of, A. J. Schott for violation of the City_-.Ordinance. TRAM R Upon recommendation of the City Treasurer and motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to • transfer the sum of $16,306.32 from the Redlands City Sewer Bond, 1931, Principal Fund, to the General City Fund. , .G . The matter of salaries and wages for City employees was brought up by Councilman Spoor who stated he felt there should be more of an adjustment made than was allowed on July 1st, 1937. The following list of changes was presented by Councilman Spoor and moved that they become effective October 1, 1937: (See page 106) Present Oct . 1st Adjusted W. H. Morrison $-775 .00 $ 185.00 10-4_z2 A. 0. Peterson 150.00 155.00 E. L. Robinson 145.00 150.00 James J. Delaney 137. 50 142. 50 Willis Hook 137.50 142.50 Geo. R. King 137. 50 142 .50 Roy E. Owen 137.50 142. 50 _ Patterson, W. E. 137.50 142. 50 A. J. Seltzer 137.50 142.50 Hildreth Thomas 137.50 142. 50 • A. S. Parr 110.00 120.00 James Spaulding 137.50 142. 50 84 • Perrin G. Trowbridge 5;60 185.00 10-4-37 Stell Anderson 145.00 150.00 E. H. Thomas 145.00 150.00 Howard Avey resent 137. 50 Oct. 1st 142. 50 W. Hammontree 137. 50 142.50 AdjustedII 1 Harold Holt 137.50 142. 50 Hurley Poe 137.50 142.50 Carl Rundberg 137.50 142. 50 John Smith 137.50 142.50 Virgil White 137.50 142. 50 - R. M. Garner 105.00 110.00 W. T. Garner 100.00 110.00 J. K. Gray 105.00 110.00 A. Irelan 105 .00 110.00 W. E. Killingsworth 100.00 105.00 W. F. Pendergraft 110.00 115 .00 John E. Walter 105 .00 110.00 Geo. Ward 105 .00 110.00` C. L. Miles 105 .00 110.00 • H. Patterson 105 .00 110.00 H.. L. Tate 105.00 110.00 $ 115 .00 R. C. Nelson 105 ;00 110.00 115 .00 W. H. Clinton 105 .00 110.00 Peter Bush 100.00 105.00 W. Spoelstra 100.00 105 .00 I John Elkins 97.50 105 .00 P. W. Burk 125.00 135.00 C. H. Jones- 125.00 135.00 H. A. Westerbrook 145 .00 155 .00 M. G . Schutt 145.00 155.00 W. T. Ferguson 140.00 150.00 ° L. H. Cooper 160.00 175.00 _ A. E. Tracy 130.00 140.00 150.00 II - H. Geddes 100.00 110.00 W. A. Lewis 97. 50 105 .00 Sadie M. Pettibone 137.50 142.50 Mayme Erbeck 137.50 142.50 Cecil Harford 137. 50 142. 50 Motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and adopted by the following vote: , Anes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Spoor and Acting Mayor Maccubbin Noes: Mayor Bruggemeyer MAUSOLEUM Acting Mayor Maccubbin reported that a plan was being worked out to build on to the present Mausoleum instead of building a new one at this time. ;UTO - FIRE CHIEF Commissioner Maccubbin reported that a Plymouth had been decided upon as the auto to meet the needs of the Fire Chief, and upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, duly adopted, the purchase was authorized per specifications as drawn up by the Fire Chief to,,be paled for October 1st. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: C° a. 92-4. e. 4-6 City Clerk Acting Mayor of the City pf Redlands, California. km . p 1 Califon'. ` _ 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I 0 85 • Redlands, California August 2, 1937 II7 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, CJ the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. CQ c: Absent: Councilman Spoor ctIn the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, the Mayor named Councilman Maccubbin to act for this period. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. • The Mayor announced that the board was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, and no one responding he called for the regular order of business. I . APPLICATIONS I (Positions) The Clerk presented the following applications: From Algeron G. Brown, Long Beach, California, for position of Chief of Police if and when a vacancy exists; From Peter G. 'elver, Justice of Peace, and Rov Russell Waterbury, Attorney, Redlands, California, for position of City Judge. The applications were ordered filed. (Permits) An application of Ira L. Thomason, Hollywood, California, owner of property on Wabash Avenue, between Highland and Fifth Avenues, for permission to install an underground tank for storage of smudge oil, was presented and granted, subject to approval of the Building Inspector and Fire Chief, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, '' seconded by Councilman Cranston. Mr. Thomasonts application to lay a 2 inch iron pipe across Highland Avenue, was granted upon payment of $1.00 per year, and Was referred to {I the City Attorney to draft the necessary agreement for execution by the City and 0 Mr. Thomason. 0 (Signs) The application of Howard G. Cross to hang a sign on the face of the building at 22 West Citrus Avenue, was presented and granted, having been approved by Acting Building Inspector Tracy. The application of Maurice L. Tolle to hang a sign over the sidewalk at 21 East Central Avenue was presented and granted, not to extend more than 5 feet over the sidewalk, upon approval of Acting Building Inspector Tracy. _ REPORTS IIThe annual report of the City Clerk, and July reports of the Judge, Building Inspector, Fire Department and list of purchases, were presented and ordered filed. { COMMUNICATIONS 0 Communications from the Board of Fire Underwriters, Los Angeles, and 86 • Dexter & Sawyer, local agents, relative to City fire insurance, etc . , were presented and ordered filed for future reference. Communication from League of California Municipalities relative to the annual meeting to be held at San Jose, September 13-16, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. Payment of the annual dues in the sum of $175.0 for the calendar year 1937, was authorized and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 790, Amending Ordinance No. 741, relating to fire zones,, introduced and read at the regular meeting of March 8, 1937, was read and duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemey-r • Noes: None Absent: Councilman Spoor Ordinance No. 791, Amending Ordinance No. 783, relating to building restrictions in fire zone No. A, introduced and read at the regular meeting of March 3, 1937, was read and duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Spoor Ordinance No. 792, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property tax for the Fiscal Year 1937-38, introduced and read at the regular meeting of July 19, 4937, was read and duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Spoor BUILDING - Cajon Street The Clerk presented written protests of property owners on the east side of Cajon Street between Olive Avenue and Clark Street to the permit granted Gordon Donald, contractor, for the erection of an office building for Drs. Clock and 111 Hilliard with a set back line of 15 feet, claiming that Ordinance No. 702 amended Ordinance No. 699 which fixed the line at 15 feet. The matter was considered at some length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, that the protests be over-ruled and the action of the Building Inspector be • ratified on the grounds that Ordinance No. 702 is not applicable in said block. RECREATION CENTER NO. 2 A communication from Mrs. Marie Braxton, owner of the property rented to the City for Recreation Center No. 2, addressed to the Mayor, entering her Protest to certain bills paid by the City and charged against the rental, was presented and ordered filed. The matter was fully considered, and upon recommendation of Councilman Clapp, the Clerk was directed to notify Mrs. Braxton that the City intends to vacate the propepty on or before the last day of August. - HIGHWAY #19 Reports of the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company relative to matters pertaining to settlements with certain property owners, were presented and ordered filed. The question of location of two signs considered at the last meeting • 87 S and referred to a Committee,• was reported upon by Earnest Martin of the Commercial Cluj 11stating that the island at the intersection of Beacon and_ Churnh Streets and Fern Avenue, and an island to be built near the Southeast corner of New York Street and Highway 99, were the locations recommended by the Committee. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the selection of said locations was ratified and so ordered. Cq TENT MEETING eC The action of Acting Mayor Maccubbin in granting a permit to Rev. Guy for the erection of a tent for public meetings during the month of August at Stuart Avenue and First Street, was ratified, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by • Councilman Cranston. CITY JUDGE The Mayor advised the Board that he had made arrangements with justice of Peace McIver, to handle City judge business during the month of August, 1937, Judge Meserve' s vacation period, at a salary of $50.00. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the action of the Mayor was duly ratified. W. P. A. _ Councilman Clapp advised this Board that the property at 1125 North Sixth Street could be purchased for $2000.00 payable October 15, 1937, and was suited for housing the Sewing project, and he favored its purchase. Other Council members expressed opposition to the purchase until some disposition was made of the tract recently purchased at the NW cor of East Colton Avenue and Church Street, and no further action was taken. Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the sum° of $10.00 per month was appropriated to Superintendent of Recreation, Malcom Smith, for gasoline. __WATER - Rates Councilman Clapp presented a written. statement relative to water rates, which was ordered filed. After due consideration, he recommended and moved the i • adoption of the rates as set forth, effective for August consumption, motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston and unanimously adopted, and the following rates ordered: Irrigator must have a acre or more in commercial crop. Contract to be signed for fiscal year Rate to be regular domestic rate (minimum based on meter size) during winter months. During irrigation season (no less than 6 months) rate to be first 5000 feet at 8¢ per hundred; balance at 3¢; minimum $4.00. Details of plan and granting of contracts to be left to the Business Manager of the Water Department, A. J. Weld. East Lugonia Water matters and Country Mph rates amd waste water from Country Club City reservoir, were informally discussed, and continued for further consideration. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the City Attorney was directed to secure deeds. etc . for the consummation of the contract purchase of an undivided interest in the Jackson and ar;ght. Properties in Mill Creek, • 88 • and submit same to this Board for consideration and action. BOULEVARD - Resplution No. 527,= I/ Upon suggestion of Engineer Hinckley, and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, Resolution No. 524, declaring West Olive Avenue west of San Mateo Street a Boulevard, was duly adopted. MAUSOLEUM Upon suggestion of Councilman Maccubbin, the City Attorney was directed to investigate the legal status of the present mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery as related to the building of an addition to same, and to report his findings to this Board in the very near future. XMAS HOLIDAY STREET LIGHTTN_G_— • Councilman Clapp submitted a verbal request of the local Commercial Club for the City to bear the entire cost of Christmas holiday street lighting, estimated at about $700.00. A suggestion that the Club submit to this Board details of the , proposed program for future consideration met with Council approval, and no action was taken at this time. CITY PROPERTY REPAIRS The question of repairs, etc. , at City ' s residences in Sylvan Park and 712 Oriental Avenue estimated to cost about $230.00 and $220:00 respectively, was left in the hands of Councilman Maccubbin with power to act. CONTINUED The following matters were continued: Emergency telephones north side; Labor coordinator; Highway 99; City Insurance; Edison Company franchise. The Treasurer urged that expenditures be held as low as possible pending receipt of tax revenues which do not come in before October. The Clerk advised the Council of the time for its meeting. as a City Board of Equalization at 10 o 'clock, A. M. , Monday, August 9, 1937. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner, No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting • adjourned. Attest: /7417 City C erk of the City g 'edlan s C-li nia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 89 • Redlands, California August 16 . 1937 Seven 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor, Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer and Attorney . Cit C- Absent: Engineer Hinckley. cc The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. cc ORAL PETITIONS W. J . Warren, 907 Alta Street, addressed the Board in a plea for the • free use of the bowl, with privilege of taking a collection for an evening of steel guitar local musicians. He stated he had been denied the opportunity of a place on the Community Music program. The matter was considered at some length, with the Mayor assuring him of an opportunity to feature his program after the close of the regular summer season of the Community Music Association. Chas H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, addressed the Board urging the necessity of filing a supplemental tree project if the work is to continue. Referred to the Mayor and Street Department for consideration and action. The use of a portion of the sidewalk space on the east side of Roosevelt Road at the Girl 's playground, was requested by Frank Cole on behalf of the School Board, but the City Council declined to take any action in the matter. R. L. Moss, _1408. T.exas_Street, entered a protest to purported damages to his berries by the dust from roadwork on the Street, by negligence and delay in completing the work. He requested that the Board look into the question of reimbursing him for the loss of his crop. Referred to the Street Commissioner for investigation and1 report, the Mayor stating that more or less inconvenience and annoyance, and oftentimes some damages to buildings, shrubs, etc. , resulted from public improvements, even when done specifically in the interest of employment of labor. RECREATION - Playground • Messrs. Ikerman and Knox of the Board of Directors of the Commercial Club and the 20-30 Club, respectively, addressed the Board in a request that the plan for a playground center be not abandoned. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Ferdinand Gay, Beverly Hills, California, relative to sale of property at the SE cor. High Avenue and 11th Street, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from G. E. Goldie, 501 Walnut Avenue, advising the City of purported damages to his property at NW cor Church Street and Pioneer Avenue by fire from the City dump, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, the Clerk was directed to request Mr. Goldie to take the matter up with Vaughn L. Alchian, 420 "En Street, San Bernardino, California, to whom the City dump is leased. PURCHASES • Upon recommendation and motion of Department Commissioners, regularly 90 • seconded and duly adopted, the following purchases were authorized: An additional adding machine for use of the Water Department at an approximate cost of $223.00; also a power lawn mower at a cost of approximately $320.00 for use at the department plant grounds, purchase at pleasure of Commissioner. A reloading cartridge machine for use of the Police Department at an approximate cost of $102.00; An Engineer' s transit at an approximate cost of $350.00. A recommendation of Councilman Clapp for the purchase of a light pick-up car for use of the Water Department was referred to the Mayor for consideration and action. The purchase of a 2nd hand motor grader for $600.00 for use of the Street Department was deferred, pending more data as to size and adaptability for the use desired. REPORTS • July, 1937, reports of the Clerk, Treasurer,. Board of Health, and supplemental report of the Judge for July and the quarterly report of the Clerk for the quarter ending June 30, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. 111 The Clerk was authorized to have the annual report printed in pamphlet form per usual custom. APPLICATIONS The applications of Elwin L. Sprague, 632 Harding Drive, and William C. Daustin, Terracina Blvd., for the position of City Judge, were presented and ordered filed for future consideration. The Mayor advised the Council that he would probably make his recommendation to fill the City Judgeship vacancy at the next meeting, September 2, 1937. PETITION Petition No. 4.181, Veterans' Welfare Board, State of California, for cancellation of assessment on Lot 12, Truesdell ' s Addition on the tax roll in the name of Fox-Woodsum Lumber Company, but acquired by the Veterans' WelfareBoard by deed of record March 29, 1937, was presented and laid over till the next meeting for advice as to action of the County. CEMETERY 'DO 7M_E_T FILIVD The Clerk presented a communication from W. B. Johnson, local • agent, Griffith-Wagenseller & Durst, submitting investment suggestions for Cemetery Endowment Funds, which was ordered filed. The question of first mortgage or Trust deed on the Elks property at SE cor State and Third Streets, was referred to Councilman Maccubbin and Treasurer Tripp for consideration and report to this Board. BIDS - Fleet Insurance The Clerk was directed to call for sealed proposals on Public Liability and Property Damage insurance for the City 's fleet of autos, to be opened at the meeting on September 2, 1937. WATER The Clerk presented a communication from C. J . Tripp, Agent for the Redlands Country Club, relative to water usage by the Club and urging that this Council give favorable con§ideration to the restoration of the former delivery arrange- • 91 • ment terminated in June of this year. Water Commissioner Clapp expressed opposition to the request and the communication was ordered filed. RENTAL - 5th Avenue Swimming Pool The Clerk presented a check for $10.00 and the verbal request of members of the 5th Avenue Swimming Club for a renewal of rental agreement for the City- owned reservoir on 5th Avenue near Somers Street. After due consideration, the Clerk was authorized and directed to return the check and advise the parties that the City was terminating the oresent arrangements at the close of this season, about October 1, 1937. Matters pertaining to same were referred to Water Commissioner Clapp for invest- igation and report to this Board. • LABOR CO-ORDINATOR The resolution of the Workers Progressive Club, requesting the appoint- ment of a Labor Co-ordinator, presented at the meeting of July 19, 1937, was ordered filed for future consideration. AUTO PARKING Upon recommendation of the Mayor, the Attorney was directed to prepare; a resolution permitting angle parking on Central Avenue (Highway 99) from Eighth Street to Texas Street, and submit same to this Board at the next meeting. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES The Clerk presented a communication and copy of a digest of 1937 Legislation affecting Municipalities prepared by Attorney Burke, Counsel for the League, which was ordered filed and the Clerk was authorized and directed to secure a copy for use of the City Attorney. The question of attendance upon the annual meeting of the League to be held at San Jose, September 13-16 , 1937, was considered and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the sum of not exceeding $50.00 each was appropriated to members of the Council and the City Attorney toward expense of attendance at said meeting. C • The following matters were continued: Emergency telephones north side; Highway 99; Fire Insurance; Edison Company franchise; Business License Ordinance. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 7 o 'clock, P. M. , on September 2, 1937. Attest: ,Ori V i I I ' d / J JJJ// I t /i LLLL L/G • erk. or of the City of i' $:lands, Ca if ornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 92 S Redlands, California September 2, 1937 7 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, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. FINANCE COMMISSIONER In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Maccubbin was named to act as Commissioner for this period. • The Mayor announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. No one responding he called for the regular order of business . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented: From E. M. Cope in endorsement of 1Nm C . Daustin for the position of City Judge, which was ordered filed. From Thos E. Moon, 1214 Clay Street, advising that he had been dismissed from employment by the Redlands Disposal Company, as caretaker at the dump and requesting the City to look into the matter of the position being given to a non- resident, contrary to a provision of the contract between the City and V. L. Alchian. Referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. From Ralph B. Smith, Director W. P. A. , advising of the approval of the Cemetery project # 0536-1026 . Ordered filed. From Sunset Orange Company, seeking information as to plans of the Council for payment of Highway 99 claims. The Clerk was directed to advise the Company that the City has no plans at this time, pending Court action in the matter. From Orchard Heating Committee, Los Angeles, submitting copy of ordinance recently adopted by Los Angeles County, relative to use of orchard heaters. • Referred to the City Attorney for consideration and report. From Gov. Merriam extending an invitation to attend the Aviation Planning Conference to be held at Sacramento on September 23-25 , 1937. Ordered filed. REPORTS Annual Audit, Report of acting City Judge McIver, the Building Inspector/and list of purchases for month of August, 1937, were presented and ordered filed, PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on August 26, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Regular Meeting of Planning Commission Held Thursday, August 26, 19_37, at 7: 30 P. M. , City Hall. • 9.3 S Minutes of June 3rd read and approved as read. Petition of Joe Butler for removal of Olive tree at 124 High Ave. presented. Petition was laid over for further action. Petition of B. S. Pfitzenmaier for removal of L Psalm trees at 1720 N. Church St . presented. Edison Co. to transplant trees. Moved by Mr. Collett, seconded by Mr. Ford that recommended that petition be granted, provided CO that trees be transplanted either at new girl ' s gym or at e '^ some place designated by the beautification committee. Petition of Lulu Jepson for removal of Palm tree at 811 Lawton St. Tree in way of driveway. Moved by Mr. Collett, seconded by Mr. Ford that recommended that petition be granted. Carried. Peon of R. T . White for removal of 4 Palm trees • on West,‘o North Church St . between Brockton and Lugonia presented. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Rigby that recommended that petition be granted provided that trees removed be replaced with Calif. fan Palms. Carried. Petition of F. P. Morrison for removal of alternate Palm trees on South side of East Highland Ave. between Somers and Redlands St. presented. Moved by Mr. Rigby, seconded by Mr. Collett that recommended that the petition be granted. Carried. Petition of Alfred Geo . Blair for removal of Palm tree at 121 Roosevelt Road presented . Tree obstructing view of traffic coming North on Roosevelt Road. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Collett that matter be re- ferred to City Engineer Hinckley and Secretary Maccubbin for investigation and power to act . Carried. Petition of Mrs. Julia Hart for removal of 2 Eucal- yptus trees at 731 Cedar Ave. presented. Trees in way of driveway. Moved seconded and carried that petition be referred to Mr. Collett , Ford and Maccubbin for in- vestigation and power to act. The recommendations of the Commission were duly approved, after report of Commissioner Maccubbin recommending that the petition of Geo. BlairWe granted and that the petition of Mrs. Hart for removal of two trees be granted for removal of one tree. Upon request of the Planning Commission the following Resolution was duly adopted, the Council adding the conditional proviso for two meetings of the Commission: A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THAT CERTAIN MATTERS Ela REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR RECOMMENDATION • BEFORE BEING PASSED UPON BY CITY COUNCIL. RESOLVED That the City Council shall not grant any permit or allow any exception or modification relating to the housing, building or zoning codes or ordinances or any matter referring to the removal of trees or obstructions to the public streets, without the matter being first submitted to the City Planning Commission for recommendation, providing the Planning Commission meets twice a month immediately prior to the regular meetings of the City Council. —FRANCHISE At this time representatives of the Southern California Edison Company arrived and were introduced by the City Attorney, and the matter of granting a franchise for electrical heating and power was immediately considered, by the presenting of an No. 525 application by said Company which was read and ordered filed. A Resolution of Intention!% to grant same was then read and after due consideration was duly passed and adopted by • the unanimous vote of the four Council members present, which Resolution provides for 94 • Notice of Hearing to be given and all matters pertaining thereto. APPLICATION M. K. Zook personally presented plans for improvements at the SW cor of West Central Avenue and First Street, and requested permission to cut the curb for two driveways of 45 feet each on West Central Avenue, and a 21 foot driveway on First Street. The matter was considered at. some length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, that the application be granted for the driveways with a maximum width of 37 feet each on West Central Avenue, as per plans on file in the City Clerkts office. A verbal application of Fox Theatres presented by Councilman Clapp for permission to string a banner across Cajon Street at front of their building, was denied. • RECREATION # 2 The Clerk presented and read a communication from P. H. Owen, urging the City to re-open a recreation center for colored residents, also a communication from an advisory Board of colored citizens signed by A. Jackson, et al, endorsing J . R. Collins as supervisor of the Center. After due consideration and discussion by Council members and representative colored citizens, the communications were ordered filed; the request of the advisory Board approved, and the Clerk was directed to advise U. L. Voris of the County W. P. A. recreation division accordingly. BIDS - Fleet Insurance This being the date set, as advertised, for the opening of bids for public liability and oroperty damage insurance of the City ' s fleet of autos, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Redlands Insurance Agency Pacific Indemnity Company R. A. Covington Pacific Indemnity Company L. F. Case Tarry W. Noble General Casualty Company of America. Redlands Ins. Agency Dexter & Sawyer United Pacific Insurance Company The bid of the Pacific Indemnity Company through its local agents--R. A. Covington and. John T. Collins of the Redlands Insurance Agency, being the lowest and best, a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the award be made to said Company, at its bid of $923.38, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four 5 Council members present. All other bids were rejected and all bids ordered filed. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUNDS - Investments The matter of investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds was next considered andupon recommendation of the City Treasurer and Councilman Maccubbin to whom the matt-r was referred, and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded. by Councilman Clapp, I� unanimously adopted, it was determined and authorized that the sum of $14,000.00 be in- vested in a first trust deed covering the B. P. 0. E. property at SE cor of State and Third Streets, for a period of five years at 44% interest, payable semi-annually. The ' Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers, and submit same for approval of this Board. The Treasurer announced an offer by the Bank of America of Redlands City Water Bonds, 1926, at a price to yield not less than 21%. After due consideration and • • discussion, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the City purchase $10,000.00 par value was unanimously adopted, and a warrant ordered issued accordingly, payable out of the Cemetery Endowment Fund. ANNUAL MEETING - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES The Clerk presented the following communications which were ordered filed: From the Cities of Santa Barbara and Long Beach, as candidates for place CD of next annual meeting; t7 From State Department of Public Health; President of Engineers ' and Street Superintendents ' Section; California Sewage Works Association, each urging representation from this City. • Attendance upon the meeting was then considered. The Attorney announced he could not attend. Treasurer Tripp requested that his Assistant, Miss Erbeck, be granted permission to attend. A motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that all department heads or one assistant, be granted the privilege, with an appropriation to each of not exceeding $50.00 for expenses, was considered and the motion and second withdrawn after Councilman Clapp suggested that the motion opened the way for quite an expenditure. Councilman Maccubbin then moved, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that Miss Erbeck of the Treasurer' s Department and Mr. Weld of the Water Department attend. The Clerk then stated that the duties of the City Clerk-Assessor constitutes quite a part of the League program, and Councilman Cranston moved an amendment that Mrs . Pettibone, Deputy City Clerk, he included, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and the motion as amended, was duly adopted. Police Commissioner Cranston recommended and moved that Chief of Police (Morrison be permitted to attend the Police Chief' s convention at Oakland on September 16-18, 1937, with an appropriation of not exceeding $50.00 for expenses. Motion seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, and duly adopted. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The City Attorney submitted Resolution No. 526_, providing for a boulevard stop on Franklin Avenue at Garden Street; and • Resolution No. 527 providing for "Angle parking" on Cent -1 _ v-n - . - - - . 8th Street and Texas Street, which were read and duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes; Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer Noes: None Absent: Councilman Spoor Police Commissioner Cranston suggested that white center traffic lines be placed in Garden, Franklin and Cajon Streets, at and near their conjunction. The Mayor suggested that marking for "Angle parking" on Central Avenue be only from Fourth Street to Sixth Street at this time. Councilman Clapp suggested that the Police Commissioner and Engineer give consideration to a 15 minute parking zone in the business district. The above suggestions were endorsed by other Council members and so ordered. S 96 • LAMP GLOBES The Clerk was directed to call for sealed proposals for supplying the City with lamp globes for one year. Bids to be ooened September 20, 1937. AUTOS - than e Upon request of Commissioner Clapp and agreement of Street Superintendent Hinckley, the Ford auto heretofore used by Electrical Inspector Tracy was ordered transferred to the Water Deoartment at a price of $100.00. BOOSTER PUMP Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the purchase of a F. B. Morse pump for emergency use ,at Country Club reservoir by the Water Department was authorized. • FIRE HAZARD Commissioner Maccubbin advised of potential fire hazards from rubbish, weeds, etc. , at 453 Cajon Street and 901 East Central Avenue. Referred to the City Attorney for proper action. DEPOSIT OF CITY FUNDS The Treasurer reported that he and the City Attorney had executed with the local banks, the agreements and papers necessary to comply with the new regulations for deposit of public funds. The action of the Treasurer and Attorney was duly ratified by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present. CEMETERY OFFICE HELP Commissioner Maccubbin voiced the need of office help at the Cemetery, an recommended that an office girl ba employed at a monthly salary of $75.00. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the recommendation be approved, was declared lost by the Mayor, Councilman Clapp voting GAS BOMBS The Mayor recommended that the Police Commissioner purchase gas bombs for the department as a precautionary step, and that a close co-operation of the police and fire departments be worked out by the Commissioners and Chiefs. The recommendation of • the Mayor was approved by the other Council members. STORAGE OF HAY The wholesale storage of hay by the Redlands Oil Company in the former P. E. car barn at 122 East Citrus Avenue without securing a permit, was referred to Councilman Maccubbin. CONTINUED The following matters were continued for further consideration: Replanting of cocus plumose palms in business district; covering of Mill Creek Zan_j_a� fire insurance; water line Capri Street and San Bernardino Avenue; Fifth Avenue swimming pool; Oriental Avenue swimming pool; appointment of City Judge; Busi- ness Licenses; emergency telephone north side; Highway 99 . Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. • 97 • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meetin: ad 'ournedll ' Attest: / tr 'AZ City Clerk. i7 or of the City or' redlands, Cir iforni- C{J CP O - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - C� CC Redlands, California • September 6 , 1937 7 O 'clock, P. M. This being the time of a regular meeting of the City Council, and -no member being present, the Clerk declared the meeting postponed until the next regular meeting September 20, 1937. Attest: Arovereq,-- City Clerk. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California ' September 20, 1937 7 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Cranston, Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved, Councilmen Clapp and Spoor entering the Council Chamber during the reading of the minutes. The Mayor announced that he was present against the advice of his physician, and could remain but a short time, but desired to report his recommendation in the matter of the City Judgeship vacancy, referred to him at a former meeting. The Clerk presented a communication from Attorney Robert M. Bradley , Jr. , advising that he ' does not seek the City Judgeship, also an open letter addressed to the Mayor from Attorney Roy R. Waterbury relative to the City Judgeship vacancy, which were ordered filed without reading, Council members stating they were fully acquainted with the contents of same. The Mayor then summarized on the several candidates, individually considering them, after • which he recommended that Elwin E. Sprague be appointed to the position at a salary of 98 • $75.00 a month effective October 1. 1937. Councilman Spoor suggested that the matter bI left in abeyance for executive consideration later in this session. The Mayor further announced that he had arranged with Justice of Peace McIver on the 3rd of September, 1937, to continue to handle City Judge matters during the month of September at a salary of $75 .00 for the month. The action of the Mayor in this arrangement was ratified by the unanimous vote of the Council. The Mayor then advised Council members that he would probably be unable to attend to his duties as Mayor the next few weeks, and recommended that Councilman Maccubbin be appointed Mayor pro tem. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the recommendation of the Mayor was unanimously approved and so ordered. • The Mayor then surrendered the gavel to Councilman Maccubbin and retired from the Chamber. Acting Mayor Maccubbin called for oral petitions and no one responding, he called for the opening of sealed proposals for supplying the City with lamps for one year. The following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Wilms Electric Shop B. F. Kessler Winn's Orange Drug Store Redlands Electric Company (W. E. Nance) Nash Electric Company E. M. Cope Commercial Company Orange Belt Electric Company The proposals were referred to Electrician Tracy and the Acting Mayor for consideration and recommendation to this Board. COmmUayJ_aOId S The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From O'Bryan & Johnson, local fruit packers, requesting opportunity to handle the City ' s orange crop this year; From W. P. A. expressing appreciation for continued support of the sewing project, and relative tb District Recreation Project Supervisor (Redlands #2) ; From Pacific Electric Company, relative to Highway 99 matters; From City of Chino advising of the regular meeting of the Citrus Belt • League of California Municipalities to be held September 24, 1937. Reservations were ordered for eight. APPLICATIONS The applications of Howard McPherson for City employment and Helen Zandbergen for clerical work, Cemetery Department, were presented. and ordered filed. The applic ation of Redlands Oil Company for permission to store 50 tons or more of hay at 120-22 East Citrus Avenue, was presented, granted and ordered filed upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, after verbal favorable recommendation by Fire Commissioner Maccubbin. REPORTS Reports of Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Health and Fire Department for the • 99 • month of August, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. ' PLANNING _COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of September 16, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Special Meeting of the Planning Commission Held Thursday, September 16, 1937 at 7: 30 VD P. M. City Hall . CN2 Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, Jackson Rigby, H. S. Williamson, c W. C. Collett, Isaac Ford, City Engineer G. S. Hinckley and City c Attorney Paul B. Wilson. Chairman Moore appointed Mr. Wilson to act as Secretary Pro Tem. • Petition of Mrs. Roy Benz for removal of a pepper tree at 720 E. Clark Street and a petition of Ida Diener for removal of pepper tree at 718 E. Clark Street were presented. Moved by Collett, seconded by Wilson, that these matters be rferred to the City Engineer for a report as to whether the trees should be removed or the sidewalk repaired. Petition of Frank B. Mills for removal of two pepper trees on the Westerly line of Michigan North of Clark Street. It was then moved II by Mr. Ford and seconded by Collett that the board recommend that the petition be granted providing that the trees removed be replaced with oak or pepper trees . Petition by Rolls Gentry and Dr. Harold Gentry to erect a garage with only a four foot set back from Clark Street adjacent to the store now located thereon between Grant and Alvarado Street . Moved by Hinckley seconded by Williamson that the board recommend that the petition be granted. Carried. Wilson reported that the City Council had passed a resolution requiring that all matters pertaining to any exception or modification relating to the housing, building or zoning codes or ordinances, or any matter referring to the removal of trees or obstructions to the public streets be first submitted to the Planning Commission for re- commendation before being acted upon by said Council . Providing that the Planning Commission met twice a month to pass upon such matters. The Board expressed their satisfaction and the members believed that this resolution would further harmony between the two bodies. Chairman Moore moved that the City Council be thanked for passing this resolution. General discussion as to the need and location of a new City Hall IIand discussion in regard to amending the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the set back line in regard to Residential Residence No. 3. The recommendations of the Commission relative to Petitions of Frank B . Mills and of Balls acid Harold Gentry were approved upon motions regularly made, seconded and duly adopted. • CITY DUMP A communication from G. E. Goldie with an attached copy of letter to the Redlands Disposal Company, relative to damages to trees claimed by Mr. Goldie occasioned by a recent fire originating at the dump, was presented and ordered filed, and the matter referred to the City Attorney. REVOLVER RANGE A communication from F. W. Moore of the Sunset Orange Company, addressed to the Chief of Police relative to location for a pistol ranee for the Police Department, I submitting a proposed lease to the City for a range in Reservoir Canyon, was presented ai!d ordered filed. The contents of the lease were explained by the City Attorney. Councilman Spoor raised the question of liability, of the City in case of accident, and the Attorney was directed to secure Public Liability Insurance protection. The Mayor and City Clerk 0 Iwere then authorized and directed to execute the lease for and on behalf of the City, 100 • upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp. DEMAND , A demand. of Dr. W. E. Phelps in the sum of $50.00 for expenses in attendance upon the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities held at San Jose, September 13-16, 1937, was approved and ordered paid out of the General City fund. BOY SCOUTS Upon request of A. E. Tracy, the boy scout troops heretofore meeting at the McKinley School, were granted the temporary use of the Council Chamber, pending securing permanent quarters, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston. • SMUDGE ORDIN C_ A proposed smudge ordinance was considered by Council members and City Attorney without action. TRANSFERS-FUNDS Upon suggestion of Treasurer Tripp and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directe . to transfer the sum of $10,000.00 from the Water Department Fund to the General City Department Fund, pending receipt of tax revenues. CEMETERY OFFICE ASSISTANT The recommendation of Cemetery Commissioner Maccubbin for an office assistant at the Cemetery was withdrawn for lack- of approval by Council members. The matter of Cemetery . Endowment Fund loan on B . P. O. E. property at SE cor. State and Third Streets, was continued per request of the City Attorney . WEED CHARGE Treasurer Tripp verbally expressed complaints of property owners as to amount charged for cleaning vacant lots. The matter was considered at some length, with a conclusion that the charge was very reasonable, and lower than in most cities. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES Councilman Spoor as spokesman for those attending the rcent annual meeting of the State League of Municipalities at San Jose, reported a most interesting and . instructive meeting, with gas tax, civil service and continued local control in City matters as leading discussions; and praised San Jose as an ideal hostess City. CONTINUED The following matters were continued: North side emergency telephone; Cemetery Endowment investment; Highway 99; City Judge vacancy; business licenses; lamp contract award; 15 minute parking zone, etc. CLAIM - DAMAGES A claim of Anna S. Lyon in the sum of $8,153. 22 for injuries received when struck by a City owned auto, 'was presented and ordered filed, and referred_ to the City Attorney. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approvedby the Finance Commissioner. • 101 • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 7: 30 P. M. , September 27, 1937. Attest: /19 I/ / e Ci y Clerk. Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. C4 0 d - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California September 27. 1937 7: 30 O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council met in adjourned regular session, at the regular place of meeting. Present: Acting Mayor Maccubbin, Councilmen Clapp, Cranston and Spoor, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Bruggemeyer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. ORAL PETITIONS Lloyd Yount addressed the Council in request for service, of the local Fire Department in the district immediately joining the City on the West, stating that .rooert owners w- e willin• to .a fo the s-. vi - . Councilman Spoor suggested the forming of a district under County provisions, and the matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor that the Fire Department be and is hereby authorized and directed to Fender service in the district bounded on the north by Lugonia Avenue, on the west by California Street, on the south by Barton Avenue,on the east by the West City Limits, temporarily, until October 13, 1937, at 10 A. M. , pending the forming of a County fire district, upon a deposit of $50.00 with the City Treasurer • and the prompt payment of a like sum for each call answered, was duly seconded by Council - man Cranston, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. Mr. Yount agreed to the conditions proposed and to make the deposit and payments. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from G . E. Goldie, with copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Alchain, City dump lessee, attached, relating to claim of Mr. Goldie for purported damages to orange trees by a fire originating at the dump, was presented and ordered filed, and the matter referred to the City Attorney for proper action. REPORTS (Lamp Contract) A written report of A. E. Tracy, City electrician, Chairman of the Committee to whom the lamp proposals were referred, recommending that the award of contract for supplying the City with electric lamps go to Wilms Electric Shop, was • presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman 3_ Cl2 • Cranston, the recommendation of the Electrician was duly adooted and so ordered. A proposal by "Automotive Sales, Inc . , " received by the Clerk on September 21, 1937, was ordered filed, unopened. DEMAND An amended claim of Anna S. Lyon for damages for injuries sustained when struck by a City owned auto on June 24, 1937, was presented and ordered filed and referred to the City Attorney. HIGHW.A_Y 99 The Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer, relative to recent • disbursement through the Pioneer Title Insurance & Trust Company to judgment creditors in Highway 99 proceedings with a claim for $515 .95 due the State. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the claim was ordered paid , subject to final check as to correctness, out of Highway 99 Fund., and the Cleric was directed to issue a warrant accordingly. Upon suggestion of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the sum of $500.00 was ordered transferred from the Street Improvement Fund to Highway 99 Fund.. CITY JUDGE - Vacancy Councilman Cranston moved that Justice of Peace McIver serve as City Judge for the month of October, 1937, at a salary of $75 .00 for the month. Motion seconded by Councilman Spoor and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. RESOLUTION The Engineer recommended stop signs on the following streets: Stuart Avenue at Texas Street Pioneer Avenue at Texas Street 111 at Church Street San Bernardino Avenue at Church Street " " " at Judson Street, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution accordingly and submit same to this Board for action. MOTOR GRADER • The Engineer was authorized to try out a second hand motor grader offered for sale to the City for $625.00, and report his findings to this board for action. STREET IMPROVEMENT Councilman Spoor presented a verbal request of East Pioneer Avenue owners pr_operty./ for imorovement of the Street and the Engineer was directed_to secure a right of way of approximately 25 feet and report back to this Board. BUSINESS LICENSE Upon suggestion of the License Collector and motion of Finance Commissioner Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the following resolution adopted by the Board of City Trustees on July 2, 1924, was re-affirmed as and for the policy of this Board: 411 103 III "RESOLVED that no insurance policies or business shall be placed with any agent or person doing business in II the City of Redlands who may be in default of any obligation due the City, including business license tax. " The acting Mayor was authorized and directed to arrange details between the Purchasing Department and License Collector for carrying out the provisions of said Resolution. CO The continued illness of Mayor Bruggemeyer was announced and the Clerk Cq CD was directed to tender with flowers the earnest expression of this Board for his speedy ct ct recovery and return to his place at the Council table. MISCELLANEOUS The Acting Mayor called attention of the Council to violation of City • Ordinance by citizens placing tree trimmings, etc . in street gutters. Bills were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. II Attest: City Clerk Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I, Redlands, California October 4, 1937 7 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held Sat the regular place of meeting. Present: Acting Mayor Maccubbin, Councilmen Clapp, Cranston and Spoor, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor 'Bruggemey er. • The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 27, 1937, were read and approved. ROOSEVELT ROAD RIGHiOF-L'aAY Mr. E. P. Jones of the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, San Bernardino, addressed the Countil in request for a dedication of a ri_ht of era' over certain City property in Reservoir Canyon for State Highway purposes, and filed a map showing the proposed re-alignment and reconstruction. The matter was considered at some length, after which upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, 111 Resolution No. 528 setting forth the exterior boundaries of the property dedicated and set aside, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present and the map ordered filed. LEASE - BARTON PROTECTIV : ASSOCIATION • E. R. Larsen, representing members of the Barton Protective Association, 104 • addressed the Council relative to lease rental of the City property where the Association' s oil tanks are located west of Texas Street near Highway 99, stating that the proposed ' rental charge of $100.00 a year was excessive and out of line with what other Associations paid for similar property,: After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, a rental charge of $50.00 a year was fixed and the Attorney was directed to prepare a lease as of date of Seotemher 1, 1937, on a year to year basis and submit same to the Association and this Council for execution. FRANCHISE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY This being the time set for hearing upon the application of the Southern California Edison Company for a franchise for distribution of electricity in • the City and no written protest being filed and no one present expressing objection to the granting of said franchise, the City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 793 granting to said Company a franchise for the distribution of electricity in this City, which was explained by the City Attorney, the reading of same being waived, upon motion of Council- man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted. The Ordinance was laid over under the rules. APPLICATIONS The application of Howard G. Cross, to hang a sign over the sidewalk at 15 East Central Avenue, Palms Hotel, was presented and ordered filed. The application having been approved by the Building Inspector and Acting Mayor, was duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston. The application of Texas Company for permission to install gas tanks and to cut the curbs for a driveway of 35 feet on Central Avenue and one of 27 and one of 15 feet on Fifth Street, per maps presented and ordered filed, was granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously, adopted. COMMMUNICATIONS A communication from Willys Distributors, Inc . , relative to decoratin: the street at their place of business, 415 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Mayor Bruggemeyer gratefully acknowledging the kindly expression of this Board for his speedy recovery, and for the flowers, was • presented and ordered filed. A communication from Fire Chief Trowbridge suggesting that palm trees be trimmed to a height not so easily reached by the fire bbu , was presented and ordered filed, and the Engineer was authorized and directed to give the matter serious consider- ation and effort. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building inspector and list of purchases for the month of September, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following y eport of the Planning Commission meeting of September 30, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: • 105 • Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Thursday, September 30, 1937, at 7:30 P. M. , City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, Jackson Rigby, City Engineer Hinckley, City Attorney Wilson and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. Petition of Joe Butler for removal of Olive tree in front of 124 High Ave. re-read. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Wilson that petition be denied. Carried. C\d Petition of Mrs. Roy Benz and Ida Diener for re- t:: ct moval of Pepper trees, that was referred to City Engineer Hinckley for report, re-read. Moved by Rigby, seconded by Hinckley that petition be denied. Carried. Petition of Franklin D. Barnes for removal of Pepper tree in front of 214 Myrtle St . read. Moved • by Rigby, seconded by Wilson that petition be denied. Carried. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, duly seconded and adopted, the recommendations of the Commission were approved, ' DEEDS _ Deeds for right of way for Storm Water Drain through portion of Lot 1, Blk I , Second Preliminary Map, and through Lots 18, 19 and 20, Roosevelt Park Tract, signed by Mason W. & Ida A. Bailey and Samuel R. Perry, and W. K. Stoddart, respectively, were presented, accepted and ordered placed of record, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUNDS - Investments The City Attorney reported that upon further study of the matter, he is convinced that the proposed investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds in trust deed or mortgage on real estate is not permissable . The acting Mayor filed an unofficial opinion of Attorney General Webb to the same effect, whereupon Councilman Cranston moved that the action of this Board taken on September 2, 1937, authorizing such loan be rescinded and held for naught . The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. TAXES - Cancellation The requests of W. E. Patterson holder of Lots 145 and 146 , Redlands • University Tract No. 1; Joseph P. Monroe holder of Lot 6, Post Addition No. 1; and Michael De Alba holder of Lot 7, Post Addition No. 1, under Veterans ' Welfare Board, for cancellation of 1936 delinquent City taxes, was verbally presented by the Clerk. A letter from County Auditor Roth, advising that the County Supervisors have issued a cancellation of similar County taxes on said properties, was presented and ordered filed. Conforming to the County action, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized to cancel said delinquent City taxes, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. TRAFFIC REGUIMONS Resolution No. 529, providing for Boulevard stops on Stuart Avenue at Texas Street; on Pioneer Avenue at Church Street and Texas Street; on San Bernardino Avenue at Church Street and at Judson Street; on Center Street at Cypress Avenue, was presented, • read\'by the City Attorney and regularly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. 106 • CLAIM - DAMAGES Attorney Harrawood addressed the Council in a plea for action relative to the claim of Miss Anna S. Lyon for damages filed with this Board in September, 1937. After due consideration, upon recommendation of the City Attorney, and. upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, Resolution No. 530 denying any and all liability in the matter, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. In the matter of claim of G. E. Goldie for damages to his orange trees at the City Dump, the City Attorney presented and recommended the adoption of Resolution No. , 531, denying any and all liability. After due consideration, upon motion of Council- man Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, Resolution No.• 531 was adopted by the • unanimous vote of the four members present. SIGNS - Removed Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoors the "Redlands" reflector type of signs, located at Highway 99 and New York Street, and on Roosevelt Road at the City pumping plant, were ordered removed and placed at other locations to be approved by this Board. BUSINESS LICENSES The Attorney presented a proposed Business License Ordinance, the reading of which was waived, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted. The Attorney then explained the provisions of the proposed Ordinance, and it was determined to give further consideration to same at an adjourned meeting on October 11, 1937, at 7 o'clock, P. M. POLICE DEPARTMENT The purchase of gas bombs, etc. , at an estimated cost of 8155 .00 was considered, and referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The purchase of a new auto for the Police Department was discussed, but action deferred. WATER DEPARTMENT • Upon recommendation and motion of Commissioner Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, Business Manager A. J . Weld, of the Water Department, was fl ranted permission to attend the Water Works convention to be held at Sacramento, California, October 21-23, 1937, and a sum of 850.00 was appropriated toward expenses incurred in said attendance, payable out of the Water Department Fund. SR L R L & WAGES Finance Commissioner Spoor recommended a few changes and adjustments in the salary and wage list filed and approved by this Board on July 19, 1937, and re-filed the list as adjusted, which, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, was unanimously adopted as and for the salary and wage schedule for the period commencing October 1, 1937. (See Page 83) • 107 • PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Upon suggestion of Councilman Clapp and for more satisfactory information for the Commissioner and/or department head whose duty it is to approve the bill, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that all reouisitions for purchases for the Water Department in an amount of W50.00 or more, be first signed by the Water Commissioner or Business Manager Weld, was adopted by the unanimous vote of C4 the four members present. cc MISCELLANEOUS Telephones for emergency purposes on the north side; fire insurance on City property; City Judgeship vacancy; Engineer' s bond; Motor grader purchase; right • of way for Pioneer Avenue east of Judson Street, were continued. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned til October 11, 1937, at 7 o 'clock, P. M. Attest: / / i * aria. // City Clerk. Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California October 11, 1937 7 O ' clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Acting Mayor Maccubbin, Councilmen Clapp, Cranston and Spoor, w the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Mayor Bruggemeyer. • Acting Mayor Maccubbin called the meeting to order. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented the following communications which were read and ordered filed: From the local Chamber of Commerce relative to the City rendering fire protection temporarily, to property outside the City; From Grigsby Realty Appraisal Company advising of the opening of an office in San Bernardino, California. REPORTS (Planning Commission) The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of October 7, • 1937, was presented and ordered filed: 108 • Special Meeting of the Planning Commission Held Thursday, October 7, 1937 at 7:30 P.M. City Hall. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, H. S. Williamson, Isaac Ford, Jackson Rigby, City Engineer G. S. Hinckley, Secretary C. A. Maccubbin, City Attorney Paul Wilson, and Supervisor W. L. Fowler. The purpose of the meeting being the review of the County zoning ordinance. The ordinance was read by Chairman E. A. Moore and discussed by Supervisor W. L. Fowler and members of the planning commission. Notes were made by Chairman Moore for recommendation of certain changes in the ordinance in regard to schools. Moved by Ford, ,seconded by Williamson, that the- sense of this meeting be favorable to the endorsement • of the proposed ordinance. Carried. Mr. Switzer of the Highway Dept. addressed the Commission in regard to the landscaping of the proposed new Roosevelt Road Highway. Planting to be done in February of 1939. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Williamson that recommendation be made to the City Council to accept the project. Carried Moved by Ford, seconded by Jackson Rigby that a vote of thanks be extended to Mr. Switzer and the Highway Dept. for their interest shown in the proposed landscaping of Roosevelt Road. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the proposed program of the State Highway Department for landscaping Roosevelt Road, if and when re-aligned and improved, was approved by the unanimous vote of the four members present . TREE SURGERY Engineer Hinckley reported inability of W. P. A. to aid in a tree surgery program for trimming palms, claiming that such work is a maintenance job for this City. Councilman Clapp agreed to personally confer with W. P. A. officials in an effort to overcome the decision and secure W. P. A. labor. CLAIM - DAMAG_:S A formal claim of G. E. & Lydia B. Goldie of date of October 9, 1937, for damages in the sum of 5300.00 to citrus and other trees as a result of a fire originating at the City Dump, Church Street and Santa Ana wash on July 30 or 31, 1937, • was presented and ordered filed. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, Resolution No. 531-A, denying any and all liability and/or negligence on the part of the City, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. RECREATION The Clerk presented a communication from U. L. Voris, Assistant Supervisor W.P.A. , relative to re-opening of Recreation Center No. 2 (colored) , contents of which were referred to P. H. Owen, of the Committee representing colored citizens in the matter, The communication was ordered filed. STREETS - W. P. A. Engineer Hinckley advised the Board that work under W.P.A. was ready to start on Ohio Street & Webster Street in the Enterprise Tract--not streets of Major • Importance; and on the following Major Streets: 109 • East Highland Avenue between Cajon Street and East City limits; West Crescent Avenue between Alessandro Road and Elizabeth Street; Elizabeth Street between Crescent Avenue and Garden Street; Fifth Avenue between Redlands Street and East City limits; Redlands Street between Citrus Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Engineer was authorized and directed to proceed with said work. C<t Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimous- ly adopted, the Engineer was authorized and directed to prepare and submit to the State Highway Department, projects for the improvement of the following B4ajor Streets: East Central Avenue between Highway 99 and Judson Street; East Citrus Avenue between Church Street and East City limits; • West Citrus Avenue between Third Street and First Street; Brookside Avenue between Citrus Avenue and West City limits. MEXICAN SWIMMING ,sol, Upon recommendation of Recreation Commissioner Clapp and motion of Council= man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Engineer was authorized and directed toiprepare and submit to the proper officials a project under W. P. A. for a swimming pool on City property east of Texas Street, south of Oriental Avenue, per plans of the Engineer. FLORAL PARK Upon recommendation of Park Commissioner Spoor and motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, pipe lines to facilitate the irrigation of floral park (Highway 99) were authorized, per plans of the City Engineer. BUSINESS LICENSES A proposed Business License Ordinance No. 794, introduced at the last regular meeting, was considered by Council members, officials and Mr. Ikerman of the L & L Paint Store, and laid over for further consideration until the next regular meeting. Bills were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: • City Clerk Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California October 18, 1937 7 O' clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Acting Mayor Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, and Spoor, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer, with Acting Mayor • Maccubbin presiding. 10 • Absent: None The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Acting Mayor Maccubbin announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. FIRE DEPARTMENI_BERVICE - Outside City , Lloyd Yount, spokesman for a group of property owners outside the City on the West, addressed the Council in a request that the temporary program for City fire department service be continued for such time as necessary to form a fire protection district under County provisions, and to enlarge the district to be temporarily served to include the following area: Beginning at the Northwest City limits, Westerly along the south bank of the Santa Ana River to California Street extended; Southerly along • California Street (to include property fronting on West line of said Street) extended to the Northerly line of San Timoteo Creek; Easterly along Northerly line of San Timoteo Creek to the Westerly City limits; Northerly along Westerly City line to beginning. After due consideration, a motion by Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Clapp, , ' that the City Fire Department temporarily serve said enlarged district on the same basis as applied to the lesser area, was unanimously adopted and so ordered. The general understanding being that a fire protection district will be organized under County provision at as early date as possible; 'and that City service is only temporary and , subject to withdrawal at pleasure of the City Council. SAFETY PROGRAM Councilman Bruggemeyer introduced Mr. Estobar, representing Hugo ' s Visual Traffic Safety Service, 1433 North Miller Street, Los Angeles, who addressed the Board urging the City to try the Company 's yearly program of advertising service at a cost of approximately $280.00 in a survey and effort to increase traffic safety. It was suggested that he confer with H. Fletcher and D. N . McLeod of the Red Cross Committee, and action was deferred pending further consideration. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS E. J. Swan addressed the Council relative to Christmas holiday decora- tions. He was advised that the matter was in the hands of the local Commercial Club for • submission of details and program to this Board for consideration. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From H. A. Gray, Director of Housing, Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, enclosing a copy of the United States Housing Act of 1937; From Chas H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, Chairman of the local Worker's Progressive Club, urging the appointment of John L. Sweesy to the City Judge- ship vacancy . A communication from the Mayor of Colton announcing the regular meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held at Colton on October 22, with dinner at 7 P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to mak11 reservations for eight for dinner. • .111 • A communication from the League of California Municipalities enclosing a II questionnaire relative to Civil Service and retirement for City employees, was presentee and referred to Councilman Spoor for reply . EPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Health, for the month of CrD September, 1937, the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30, 1937, and the annual C‘I CDreport of the Fire Department for the year ending June 30, 1937, were presented and ct d ordered filed. FRANCHISE - Southern California Edison Comoanv (Ordinance) • Ordinance No. 793, Granting a Franchise to Southern California Edison Company for distribution of electricity, introduced at the regular meeting of October 4, 1937, was next considered. The reading of the Ordinance was waived, upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted. The contents IIof said Ordinance were then explained by the City Attorney, and the Ordinance was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston and Spoor, Mayor Bruggemeyer and Acting Mayor Maccubbin. Noes: None. The City Attorney then presented a bond No . 88810 in the penal sum of $1,000.00 issued by the Pacific Indemnity Company under said franchise ordinance; also a check payable to the City of Redlands in the sum of $4,963.40 in full payment of franchise tax claimed ty the City for past years up to and including November 18, 1937. After due considera- tion, the Bond and the check payment were accepted, and Resolutions No. 532 and No. 533, respectively, were adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. The Bond was ordered filed and the check ordered placed in the General City Fund. TAXES - Corrections II Petition No . 55, Louie Bonsall Ellis for $1 ,000.00 valuation deduction (City tax bill #348) account of Soldiers exemption properly filed but not reported by the County Assessor; and Petition No. 56 of the City Assessor for cancellation of City tax bill • #2288, said property and bill being duplicated on City tax bill #804, in the amount of $39.45, were granted and ordered filed, upon motion regularly made, seconded and adopted. BOND The Clerk presented the official bond #1710434, Fidelity & Casualty Company, renewal, of Geo. S. Hinckley, Engineer and Street Superintendent, for one year beginning October 30, 1937, which was accepted and ordered filed, and the annual premium of $12.50 was ordered paid from the General City Fund. __BUSINESS LICENSES Business License Ordinance No. 794, was again considered by Council members and local painters, resulting in minor changes in the original draft, after which the City Attorney re-introduced the Ordinance, which was laid over under the rules. MOTOR GRADER 0 Engineer Hinckley recommended the purchase of the second hand motor grader 112 • now being used on trial, for $625.00. Street Commissioner Spoor expressed opposition ti the purchase of second hand equipment, and action was deferred, pending a recommendation I by the Engineer and Street Commissioner. CITY JUDGESHIP - Vacancy Police. Commissioner Cranston brought up the question of the vacancy in the City Judgeship; and recommended and moved the appointment of A. Harvey Collins to the position. The motion received no second, and Councilman Spoor moved, seconded by Councilman Clapp, for an executive session of twenty minutes for consideration of the matter, the motion carried, and the Acting Mayor declared adjournment for twenty minutes,. At the conclusion of the executive session and upon re-convening as a City Council Boar. , • Councilman Cranston moved that A. Harvey Collins be appointed. City Judge, effective November 1, 1937, at a salary of 575.00 a month. Motion was seconded. by Councilman Spoor and on roll call was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FIINDS _ II The investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds and the building of a new or addition to the present mausoleum, were considered and action deferred pending furth r investigation by Cemetery Commissioner Maccubbin. SAFETY PROGRAM Principal Shaper of the High School sought co-operation of the Engineer and Police Departments in a safety survey and program, and the matter was referred to the Police and Street Commissioners with power to act. MEMBERSHIP Upon recommendation of Water Commissioner Clapp a membership in the American Water Works Association with fee of X15 .00 per annum, was authorized, payable out of the Water Department Fund. CITY AUTOS I The question of uniform monogram or designating lettering for City owned equipment, was referred to the Engineer with power to act. LINCOLN SHRINE Mayor Bruggemeyer requested Council members to meet with the Watchorn • Committee at the Library at 7:30 P. M. , October 20, 1937, for consideration of matters pertaining to the dedication of the recently constructed fountains and addition at the Lincoln Shrine. HOSPITALLZATION - CHARITY CASES The question of payment by the City for hospitalization in charity._ cases was referred to Charity Commissioner Cranston for action and recommendation relative to each individual case. TREE TRTMMING PROGRAM 111 Councilman Clapp reported inability to secure W. P. A. aid in a tree trimming program suggested at a recent meeting of this Board--being held that such work is a City maintenance function. 0 113 • EMERGENCY TELEPHONE - North side The question of public telephones for emergency use at north side locations was deferred indefinitely, per report of Councilman Clapp. ATTORNEY Mayor Bruggemeyer addressed the Council in praise of the work of the City Attorney in matters pertaining to Southern California Edison Company franchise and `,q Mutual G East Lugon'a/Water Company and Highway 99, stating that while the franchise matter is ct disposed of there is labor ahead for the Attorney in the other cases, and in view of thell small salary paid the Attorney and in appreciation of his efforts, the Mayor recommendec • and moved that the sum of 5200.00 be paid to the City Attorney as an appreciation of thl Council for extra services rendered and to be rendered in above mentioned matters. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board and so ordered, payable out of the General City Fund. COMPLAINTS Councilman Clapp presented verbal complaints of owner and patrons of Cece' s barbecue on Highway 99 near First Street, as to stench and odors occasioned by the unloading of fertilizer across the Highway at and near the Southern Pacific freight office. The Clerk was directed to communicate to Southern Pacific officials the complaints in an effort to solve the problem and give relief in the matter, it being the consensus of opinion of Council members that the opening of said Highway has completely changed the status and use of property in the district. PRIVATE WORK BY CITY EMPLOYEES The Acting Mayor and Council members re-affirmed the policy of City employees being prohibited from doing remuneration work for others. Bills and salaries wer96rdered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: S City Clerk Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California November 1. 1937 7 O ' clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Egular place of meeting. • Present: Acting Mayor Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, Councilmen Clapp, 11.4 • Cranston, Spoor, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer, with Acting Mayor Maccubbin presiding, Mayor Bruggemeyer being still a bit indisposed. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. SAFETY PRO R4M Mr. Estobar, representing Hugo' s Visual Traffic Safety Service, Los Angeles, again addressed the Board in the interest of his Company ' s program. Mr. Eagle of West Fern Avenue added his comments and suggested better street lighting. Councilman Spoor recommended a thorough study of the matter as related to local conditions, and after discussion by Council members, action was deferred till next meeting, pending further study of the problem. A suggestion by Mayor Bruggemeyer that brush and foliage hiding • street lights be removed was endorsed by other Council members and referred to the Street and Lighting departments for action. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Carl Burness, pajamarino chairman, University of Redlands student body, expressing appreciation for City ' s co-operation in recent pajama parade program; From A. J . Weld, in appreciation of opportunity to attend the American Water Works Association convention at Sacramento last month; From District Engineer Sullivan, schedule of aoportionment of October, 1937, quarterly payment of the 0 gas tax allocation for Major Streets; From Councilman Spoor, relative to questionnaire of League of California Municipalities as to pension and retirement of City employees; From E. B. Moritz Foundry. Santa Ana, California, relative to safety devices. A communication from Edward Voellmy, 81 North Buena Vista Street, relative to bad condition of Texas Street south of State Street, was presented and referred to Street Superintendent and Commissioner. REPORTS Report of the Building Inspector and list of purchases for the month • of October, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. PETITION Petition No. 4183, Mrs. H. J. Wilder, et al, for the closing to traffic, of Vine Street from Cajon Street to Fourth Street, from 2: 30 P. M. to 4:00 P. M. , each Monday from the second Monday in October to the last Monday in May, inclusive, on account of the traffic noise and disturbance during the afternoon program at the Contemporary Club, was presented and ordered filed. The matter was considered and discussed. at some length, developing a general complaint from other sources, particularly as to heavy trucks on Highway 99. The Police Commissioner and department were urged to make soecial efforts fox compliance with law and regulations as to use of mufflers by truck operators. Upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the . petition . (No. 4183) was granted by the unanimous vote of the Board. • 115 • ORDINANCE IBusiness License Ordinance No. 794., Introduced and considered at a former meeting was next considered. The City Attorney read a portion of the Ordinance and explained the remainder of its contents to the Council, the reading of the entire Ordinance being waived upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Clapp, CO and unanimously adopted. The provisions of the Ordinance were discussed at some length, C4 CD after which it was adopted by the following vote: LD '( Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Mayor Bruggemeyer, Councilman Spoor actand Acting Mayor Maccubbin. Noes: None. APPLICATIONS • The application of A. H. Singlev, 602 W. Colton Avenue, for employment with the City in trimming trees, etc. , was presented and ordered filed. The application of Gordon Donald, contractor, for permission to cut the II curb for an 18 foot driveway at 813 Orange Street, property of Dohl Investments, Inc. , was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Council- man Cranston, the application was granted per map filed. FRANCHISE The Clerk presented a written acceptance by the Southern California Edison Company, of the terms and conditions of Ordinance No . 793, which was ordered filed. LEASE Councilman Clapp presented a lease agreement between the City and August J. Jure, for rental at 615.00 per month, of the property known as "lure' s Halle, SW corner of Third Street and Pearl Avenue, for a period of twenty-four months beginning November 1. 1937, and recommended and moved that the City enter said lease. Motion seconded by Councilman Spoor and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council. The Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute the lease for and on behalf of the City. Council- man Clapp stated that it is planned to move the W. P. A. sewing project to said location. TRANSFER Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- IIIman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the Treasures was authorized and directed to transfer for re-imbursement, the sum of 510,000.00 from the General City Fund to the Water Department Fund. BIDS The Clerk was authorized and directed to call for sealed proposals for the exchang4f one 1933 Ford auto now used by the Police Department; and for supplying the City with 600 feet 2k inch double jacket cotton rubber lined fire hose. Proposals si to be opened at the next regular meeting. RESOLUTIONS (Death-Robert C. Harbison) Upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the following Resolution was adopted: 411 116 • WHEREAS, Robert C. Harbison, Editor of the San Bernardino Sun, has passed from earthly labor to eternal rest, and WHEREAS, Redlands will miss his clear thought expressed these many years through the medium of his daily paper, and WHEREAS, the entire community has sustained a heavy loss not readily replaced, and our deep sympathy goes out to the family in their dark hour of sorrow; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Resolution be spread upon our minutes and a copy forwarded to the family. (Streets for County maintenance) • Upon suggestion of Engineer Hinckley, and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the roadways of-- I Lugonia Avenue from Orange Street west to west City limits; Citrus Avenue from Brookside Avenue west to west City limits, and from University Street east to east City limits; Sunset Drive from Mariposa Drive to Alessandro Road; Alessandro Road from Sunset Drive south- erly to south City limits; San Timoteo Canyon Road from south City limits northwesterly to west City limits; Tennessee Street from Brookside Avenue north to Pioneer Avenue; Wabash Avenue from Lugonia Avenue south to Citrus Avenue, be transferred to the County of San Bernar- dino for improvement and maintenance. ("In Lieu" Tax -- Liquor Tax Prorate) Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, The City is receiving certain revenues from ' the State, known as "In Lieu" Tax (Motor Vehicle) and "Liquor Pro-rate" Tax; and WHEREAS, the law provides, and the State Controller urges, a separate account or fund relative to the distribution of said monies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That for the current • fiscal year, said revenues be deposited in the General City Fund and that a .separate account of same be set up by the Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; That the following items of expenditure be charged against the "In Lieu" Tax Account; • The full amounts of salaries paid to the two motorcycle traffic officers and supplies and equipment for same; Painting traffic lines and pedestrian lanes; 15% of salaries paid the regular Police force; 70% of salary paid the City Judge; 2% of salary paid the City Attorney ; also any and all specific expenditures for traffic regulations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; That the following items of expenditure be charged against the "Liquor Pro-rate" Tax account: • 117 • 10% of salaries of regular police force; 15% of salary of City Judge; 3% of salary of City Attorney; also any and all specific expenditures. EMPLOYEES - Salary & Wage Upon recommendation of Finance Commissioner Spoor, the salary of Elmer L. Moore was fixed at $135 .00 a month effective October 1, 1937, having been omitt-d cn Cit in error from the adjusted list submitted by Commissioner Spoor and ratified by this CD Board on October 4, 1937. WATER SPREADING Matters pertaining to the Irvine suit as to water spreading in Santa • Ana wash was considered in view of a proposed meeting of all parties interested, to be held in San Bernarino during the week beginning November 8, 1937, in an effort to reach an agreement in the matter. Mayor Bruggemeyer expressed opposition to entering into agreed stipulations without a very thorough study of the matter, and. the City Attorney was directed to attend said meeting and to report his findings to this Board. LINCOLN SHRINE The Clerk presented a communication from Elmer Grey, Architect, relative to contemplated construction of sidewalks andplanting shrubs, etc. , at the Shrine. It was determined that nothing would be done in the matter until the return of Dr. Watchorn. Consideration was given to the question of maintenance of the Shrine, and upon recommendation and motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, the sum of $500.00 was appropriated for said purpose for the balance of this fiscal year, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant to the Board of Library Trustees, accordingly, payable out of the General City Fund. CITY AUTOS - MONOGRAM The question of lettering or a monogram for City owned cars was considered and the Engineer was authorized and directed to offer a prize of $10.00 for the best monogram design. Design to be filed with the Engineer up to 12 o ' clock noon on November 15, 1937, and selection of design to be made by a committee composed of the Engineer and Councilmen Clapp and Cranston, whose decision shall be final, upon motion • of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, and duly adopted, with Councilmen Clapp and Cranston voting "No". SPECIAL POLICE Collection of delinquent business licenses was considered and special collector, Earl Wilson, highly praised by Treasurer Tripp for his splendid work. The Treasurer advised the Council that he planned on taking legal steps to collect delinquents who refused to pay on the grounds that the license ordinance is not enforceable. He further suggested that the special collector should have authority of a peace officer. The matter was discussed at some length, after which a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that Earl Wilson be appointed a special police officer at a wage of $5 .00 a day, under supervision of the License Collector, was duly adopted, with Mayor Bruggemeyer voting "No" . • 118 • DFLINOUE ' 4 . - • -. ' .. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, s.econded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, unanim- '1 ously adopted, the City Tax Collector was authorized and directed to accept 1937 City tax payments, without penalty, up to noon of Saturday, November 6, 1937. CITY HALL Councilman Clapp verbally outlined to the Council the W. P. A. program for the construction of a new City Hall, stating that the demolition of the present building will cost the City nothing; the total cost of the new building is estimated at $65,000.00, with the City contributing $21,815.00 for materials and such portion of $11,300.00 for skilled labor that is not available from the W. P. A. rolls. That revenue from the Water Department be used to meet the City ' s contribution to the project. • That the wrecking of the present building could ,probably start in a few weeks . After due consideration, upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, Councilman Clapp was authorized and directed to proceed, and the proper officials were authorized to execute all papers necessary in the matter. WATER - S£ervice 0utsidl_gf C .tv Mr. Robinson, West Colton Avenue and Waterman Avenue district, addressed the Board in a request for City water service for approximately twenty consumers. The matter was considered at some length, and referred to the Engineer for investigation and report to this Board as to cost and number of consumers, etc . , etc . CONTINUED The following matters were continued for further consideration: Xmas decorations in down town area; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; fire insurance; Motor grader purchase; right of way for East Pioneer Avenue; lease Barton Protective Associa- tion; private work by City employees. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: „ye �/I/l-GL4Q Q • City Clerk. Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - h, • 119 • Redlands, California November 15, 1937 7 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor CO Bruggemeyer, together with the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. C7 Absent: None. dThe minutes of the last regular meeting wereread and approved. Acting Mayor Maccubbin stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to .resent. • W. H. Johnson, representing the Redlands Realty Board addressed the Council and filed a resolution relative to the domestic water supply of the City being carried through the fish hatchery in Mill Creek. The resolution was ordered filed and the Acting Mayor was authorized to appoint a committee of three to investigate the advisability and the right of the City to divert the Mill Creek water above the hatchery. George J . Fowler, Councilman Clapp and City Attorney Wilson were named as the committee. The Realty Board also filed certain recommendations relative to minor changes in the uniform building code and ordinance. Upon motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the recommendations were referred to the Building Commissioner, Building Inspector and City Electrician, for consideration and report back to this Board at the next regular meeting . RIDS (Automobile) This being the time for the opening of bids for the exchange of a Ford automobile, 1933 model, now used by the Police Department, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: M. K. Zook - Plymouth 1937 model Lange & Runkel - Chevrolet A. Osbun Co . - Ford Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, the proposal of M. K. Zook, to exchange a Plymouth - 1937 model, for the Ford-1933 model • and $600 cash, was accepted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Cranston, Mayor Bruggemeyer and Acting Mayor Maccubbin. Noes: Councilman Clapp. Not voting: Councilman Spoor. All other bids were rejected and ordered filed. (Fire Hose) This being the time set for opening of proposals to supply the City with 600 feet of 22 inch fire hose, the Clerk presented the following proposals which were publicly opened and declared: - The General Fire Hose Co. - $ .64; per ft. The Harris Company .75 per ft. W. L. Thornouest - .75 per ft. Quaker City Rubber Co. - .75 per ft. After due consideration, upon suggestion of the probability of lower prices in the very • near future and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, 120 • unanimously adopted, all bids submitted at this time were rejected and the Clerk was authorized and directed to call for new proposals to be opened at the regular meeting of December 6 , 1937. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From John H. Kuhns, Tempe, Arizona, relative to a supposed deposit of coal on Government land near the Cajon Pass; From the Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors, acknowledging receipt of this Board requesting County Supervisors to improve and maintain certain City streets; From State Controller acknowledging receipt of resolutions of this • Board relative to "In Lieu" and "Liquor" revenues received from the State; From City Clerk of Ontario, California, relative to that City 's attitude toward supplying City water to consumers outside the City; From Attorney Kubeck, advising the City of his appointment to represent the City ' s Public Liability Insurance carrier in the suit of Anna S. Lyon vs the City. From the City of Elsinore, advising of the date of the next meeting of the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Municipalities, on Friday, November 26 , 1937, at 7 o 'clock, P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to make reservations for dinner for six. A communication from Philip Harris, calling the Board' s attention tji the "deplorable" condition of the paving on Summit Avenue and Grand View Drive, and the poor lighting of said streets, was presented and referred to the Street and Lighting Superintendents. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Judge for the month of October, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of November • 71, 1937, was presented and ordered filed: A Meeting of the Planning Commission was held Thursday, November 11, 1c37, at 9 A. M. for the purpose of invest- igation and consideration of petition of Mrs. Walter Ford for removal of Palm trees on N. Church St. and Lugonia Ave. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, J . Rigby, City Engineer Hinckley, Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Rigby and carried and recommended that petition of Mrs. Ford ' s be granted for removal of trees where they are less than 40 ft. apart. It was recommended to the City Council that City Engineer Hinckley be appointed a committee of one to confer with Sup- ervisor Fowler in regard to City streets to be taken over by the County for maintenance. The recommendation of the Commission relative to the appointment of Engineer Hinckley as • 1 121 • a committee to confer with Supervisor Fowler in regard to City streets to be taken over II by the County for maintenance, was approved. Action in the matter of the petition of Mrs. Ford for the removal of palm trees was deferred for further consideration. CITY AUTOS - MONOGRAM The Engineer presented several designs for monograms for City owned cars. CO 'The selection of first and second choice of designs was left in h . h nd of the .omni Ila C4 C with full power to act. r,..., ..rtWATER (Outside City) The Engineer reported that it would cost approximately A1500.00 to extend • the Colton Avenue water main for service to consumers near Waterman Avenue as requested by Mr. Robinson at the last regular meeting. Water Commissioner Clapp stated that he was not ready at this time to recommend the extension. Mayor Bruggemeyer expressed opposition Ito the outlay of City funds for such purpose. Mr. Robinson again urged the granting of II his request as a necessity for further improvements in that district and upon his request, action was deferred until the next regular meeting in order that all parties interested may be heard in the matter. (Spreading) The City Attorney reported on the matter pertaining to the Irvine suit and East Lugonia Mutual Water Company controversy and Mayor Bruggemeyer advised the Council of a verbal proposal of a representative of the bond holders of said Water Company to deliver to the City said. Companyts holdings and rights, free of all incum- brances, at a price of approximately $75 ,000.00. After due consideration, it was deter- mined that the Council members meet at 7 o ' clock P. M. , on November 29, 1937, for consideration of the proposal and for the purpose of arriving at the real value of said holdings. II MOTOR GRADER Street Commissioner Spoor reported his recommendations to purchase anew motor grader on the lease-rental plan with a cash payment of approximately $625.00. The Engineer at a previous meeting recommended the purchase of a second hand grader now in • luse by the City at a price of approximately $625 .00. Councilman Clapp moved that the City do not purchase a new grader, motion seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, who moved an amendment that the City purchase the second-hand grader now in use at a price of approximately $625 .00. The amendment was seconded by Councilman Cranston, and duly adopted, with Councilman Clapp voting '!No" , and Councilman Spoor not voting. The motion as amended, was then adopted with Councilmen Spoor and Clapp not voting . HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Councilman Clapp presented and moved the adoption of the following II resolution: RESOLVED, that the City of Redlands decorate for the Christmas Season the followingstreets in the business district: Orange Street from Colton Avenue to Vine Street; • Cajon Street from Olive Avenue to Vine Street; Citrus Avenue from 3rd to 5th Streets; State Street from 3rd to 6th Streets; Central Avdnue from 3rd to 7th Streets. 122 S BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these streets be decorated with electric lights, colored, greenery and attractive seasonal images. The work is to be done under the supervision of the Park Superintendent and. City Electrician. That an expenditure of not over $600.00 is hereby authorized for the above decorations, which expenditure is to be taken from the revemie obtained from Business Licenses. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. ' GASOLINE Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the City Clerk was authorized and directed to call for sealed proposals for supplying the City with gasoline for the next calendar year. Bids to be opened at the regular meeting on December 6 . 1937. ROOSEVELT ROAD - IMPROVEMENT • The question being raised as to what funds are to be used for the proposed improvement of Roosevelt Road, a motion by Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the Clerk communicate with the Highway Department requesting said infor- mation, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. 111 APPROPRIATION Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp', seconded by Council= , man Spoor, an appropriation of $50.00 as the Citvts interest in the purchase of band uniforms from the local American Legion Post for the County-wide band, was unanimously adoeted, and the Clerk was authorized to issue a warrant accordingly, payable from the Unemployment Relief Department. STREET LIGHTING Street Commissioner Spoor submitted a written report on the pr000sed increase in the City Street Lighting System as prepared by City Electrician Tracy. After .A due consideration, it was determined to make three experimental installations of the proposed system on Olive Avenue at Cajon Street, 4th Street and Eureka Street, and it was so ordered under supervision of the Lighting Department. FIRE_ ZONES _ The putting on of ,a shingle roof on a building on East Olive Avenue near 6th Street without first obtaining a permit and in violation of the Building Code, was • brought to the attention of the Boardand after consideration and discussion, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the Acting Mayor and Building Inspector investigate the circumstances and make such recommendations to this Board as they deem proper in the matter and in a revision of the Fire Zones in the City, was duly adopted. CZMETERY ENDOWiv1FJVT FUND Upon recommendation of the Treasurer and motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, a warrant in the sum of $10,643.08 was ordered drawn '. against the Cemetery Endowment Fund for the purchase of $8,000.00 oar value Redlands City Water, 1926, Bonds, to net approximately .035%, with Councilman Spoor not voting. TRANSFF$$ Upon recommendation of the City Treasurer and motion of Mayor Bruggemeyer, • 1 123 S seconded by Councilman Clapp, a transfer of 130.000.00 from the Water Department Fund to II the Municipal Water Bond Fund, and a transfer of 526, 250.00 from the Water Department Fund to the Redlands City Water 1926 Bond Fund, was authorized by the unanimous vote of the Board. IMPROV E;MENT 9 Upon recommendation of Engineer Hinckley and motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, an appropriation of approximately 8200.00 for the erection of a shed at the City yards on Oriental Avenue to house City equipment was authorized, payable on a 50-50 basis by the Water and Street Departments. RESOLUTION • Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council' man Clapp, a four way stop was authorized and directed to be installed at Fern Avenue and Cajon Street intersection, per Resolution No. 533-A, which was duly adopted. ISTREET WORK _ Completion of street improvement work under W. P. A. was considered aft1r which the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Certain street work is now being done under W. P. A. project #7017, the cost of which is being met from City funds and property owners contributions, and WHEREAS, a few of the property owners are not contributing their part, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City will complete said street project #7017, making complete useful units. BUSINESS LICENSE Upon recommendation of the License Collector and motion by Mayor Bruggemeyer, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Clerk was authorized and directed to II procure 500 copies of Business License Ordinance No. 794, in pamphlet form. BUILDING INSPECTOR Acting Mayor Maccubbin brought up the matter of exchange of Chevrolet, 1929 model automobile, used by the Building Inspector for a Plymouth, 1933 model, • reconditioned at a net cost to the City of 5307.85 including sales tax and painting, and recommended the exchange. A motion by Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Bruggemeyer, that the recommendation of the Acting Mayor be aoproved and. the exchange be made, was duly adopted with Councilman Clapp not voting, and Councilman Spoor voting "No" . CITY HALL Demolition of the present City Hall building, mode of financing the new building, plans, etc . , etc. , were considered and discussed at some length by Council members and officials resulting in a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman ' Cranston, duly adopted, that the Acting Mayor, Councilman Clapp and the Buildin_ Inspector confer with Architect Mitcham relative to final plans, details, etc . , etc. MISCELLANEOUS The question of traffic hazard created by the riding of horses on the • streets at night ,vas referred to the Police Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. 124 EMPLOYEES - ----- --- -- -- -------i In the matter of verbal charges that some City employees are doing private work for compensation, Councilman Clapp submitted name or names to the Acting Mayor for consideration and recommendation. CONTINUED The following matters were continued for further consideration: Highway #99; Fire Insurance; East Pioneer Avenue right-of-way; Barton Protective Association lease; sale of fruit from City groves. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. • Attest: ei- _ City erk. Acting Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0. - Redlands , California December 6 , 1937 7 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, Cranston, 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. Mayor Bruggemeyer stated that he wished at this time to announce and present the winner of the contest participated in by High School students relative to a • monogram for the City owned autos , and called and introduced Thomas Thrasher as the winner of the first prize--$7.00 . The Mayor announced Gordon Goodloe , not present , as winner of second prize-43.00 , and the boys were directed to call at the Clerk's office Tuesday for the prize moneys. The Mayor expressed the appreciation of the Board for the interest displayed and participation in the matter by the students . BUSINESS LICENSE W. H. Johnson of the local Realty Board addressed the Council in a protest of the realtors to the increase license fee charged realtors under the recently adopted Business License Ordinance No. 794. The Ma19or explained that the increase was in error , and the following resolution was unanimously adopted : BE IT RESOLVED, That the City License Collector accept the following sums in full payment of semi-annual City License • Tax: $6.00 for every Real Estate Broker or firm and $3.00 for each 125 • and every person acting with or through said broker or firm as Real II • Estate salesman, not regularly licensed hereunder. Otto Knudsen addressed the Council in a protest to the amount of Business ( License charged warehouse and truckmen. The Mayor assured him that his complaint would receive due consideration and action prior to payment date . CO `4 BUILDING CODE - Changes r— (....) r C4 In response to questions of Mr. Johnson of the Realty Board , the Committee to whom the matter was referred at last meeting,, through the Building Inspector , requested more time for consideration of contemplated changes in the Building Code , and • the Mayor urged the Committee to have its report ready for next meeting and it was so ordered. Benjamin Johnson urged that serious consideration be given the matter of the City's water supply passing through the fish hatchery , and was assured by the Mayor II that the matter was now in the hands of a Committee for a thorough study and recommend- ation to this Board . APPLICATIONS _ The application of Jack Handles for permission to operate a pool hall at 328 Orange Street , was presented and action deferred till next meeting (giving an opportunity for business men in the district to be heard), upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, with Councilman Maccubbin voting "No" • An application of the Texas Company to hang a sign at the property at the SW cor of West Central Avenue and First Street in the parking space , was denied , upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin. The Texas Company then filed an application to hang a sign at said corner IIextending approximately three feet over the sidewalk, which application was approved by the Building Inspector , and duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp . The following applications for permission to hang signs , being approved by • the Building Inspector , were granted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present : Safeway Store 811 Orange Street Peterson & Maine SE cor State & Fourth Streets J. W. Welch Company 213 Orange Street Union Oil Company 147 West Citrus Avenue and " " " 4 West Central Avenue BIDS (Fire Hose ) This being the time set for the opening of proposals to supply the City with 600 feet of 2* inch fire hose , the Clerk presented the following proposals which were publicly opened and declared: Peterson & Maine $ .75 The Harris Company .75 W. L. Thornquest .75 Bell-Grassle Hardware Company .75 - $ .85 E. M. Cope Commercial Company .75 • Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Company .683 126 • After due consideration, Fire Commissioner Maccubbin recommended that all proposals be rejected and that purchase be made in the open market . The recommendation of the Commissioner met with approval of the other Council members and it was so ordered. (Gasoline ) This being the time set for opening of bids for supplying the City with gasoline for the year ending December 31. 1938 , the following proposals were presented , publicly opened and declared : Associated Oil Company Shell Oil Company Standard Oil Company of California Union Oil Company of California Seaside Oil Company General Petroleum Corporation of California • Gilmore Oil Company After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman,. Cranston ana adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present , awards were spade as follows , per respective proposals submitted : Associated Oil Company from January to March, 1938 , inclusive Shell Oil Company " ' April to June Standard Oil Company of California " July to Sept . Union Oil Company of California " October to Dec . " It COMMUNICATI ONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed : From the City of Cleveland advising of the 35th convention of the American Road Builders ' Association to be held in said City January 17-21, 1938 ; From Automobile Club of Southern California, relative to "left turners" ; From John D. Biggers , Washington, D. C . , Administrator Census of Unemployment ; From Workers Progressive Club, endorsing the new City Hall project ; From E. Q. Sullivan, Division of Highways , advising that the proposed improvement of Roosevelt Road is to be made from funds allotted from the State Highway Fund in the sum of $80.000 .00; From the local Chamber of Commerce in request for the usual appropriation of $400 .00 and assistance toward the expense of a feature display at the annual National Orange Show. Councilman Cranston suggested that in as much as the matter was given due • consideration at last budget making time and that no appropriation was included in the budget , she moved that the request be denied and planed on file , motion seconded by Councilman Clapp and duly adopted, with Councilman Maccubbin not voting. • HIGHWAY 99 to A communication from Hill . Morgan & Bledsoe , Attorneys , addressed/the Mayor, advising of the reversal of Judge Warmer by the District Court of Appeals in the case of Gaume vs the City , and claiming payment due for services rendered-$500.00 and expenses-46 .50 , was presented and ordered filed. Upon recommendation of the Mayor and , motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted , the payment was authorized and warrant directed to issue in the sum of $506.50 payable from the General .City Fund as part of Highway 99 cost . A communication from former City Attorney W. J. Hartzell, relative to • 127 S judgment of District Court of Appeals reversing- Judge Warmer in the case of Gaume vs thJ City , was presented and ordered filed . The Clerk was directed to acknowledge receipt of the letter with an expression of appreciation of this Board for his continued interest in the case . REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer , Building Inspector, Judge , Board of Health CKt v and list of purchases for the month of November, 1937 , and of the Fire Department for the months of September and November, 1937 , were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMbIISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on December 3 , • 1937 , was presented and ordered filed : A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on this date at 9 a. m. Present : President E. A. Moore , I Ford, J. Rigby, City Engineer Hinckley and Secretary C . A. Maccubbin. The purpose of the meeting was the consideration of the petition of Conrad Gotzian for a set back of 4 ft . for the erection of an open garage on property at 1861 Ross- mont Drive . Moved by Rigby, seconded by Hinckley, that it be recommended to the City Council that the petition be granted. Carried. A verbal petition of H. C . Hays for permission to erect 3 houses on property at Center and Clark St . on a lot 81 by 133 was discussed, but no action taken. The recommendation of the Commission relative to the petition of Conrad Gotzian for special set back line at 1861 Rosemont Drive , was approved by the unanimous vote of the four members present . CEMETERY - MAUSOLEUM Councilman Maccubbin advised the Council of an opportunity to purchase one crypt and thirty-one ash niches in the Cemetery mausoleum from the Bank of America as Executor of the estate of W. Hildreth Smith, deceased , per communication of J. N. Thomp- son addressed to Geo. W. Rowe . Councilman Maccubbin recommended and moved that an offer of $150 .00 for the crypt and $15.00 each for the ash niches--a total of $615.00 , be tendered , motion seconded by Councilman Clapp and adopted by the unanimous vote of • four members present . The Clerk was authorized and directed to issue a warrant accordingly , payable out of the Cemetery Department Fund. DEEDS Upon recommendation of the Engineer and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted , the Mayor and proper officials were authorized to execute deed or deeds to the County of San Bernardino for right of way (over City property in the Santa Ana wash, if and when needed for flood control work. CITY HALL _ The Clerk presented a copy of complaint of Theodore Krumm, Plaintiff vs Mayor and Councilmen, Defendants , and Order No . 4195 to show cause and temporary rest_- gaining order. The complaint was ordered filed and the City Attorney was authorized and directed to fight the restraining order, by the unanimous vote of the four members present . • 128 MAJOR STREETS - 4g` Gas Tax Resolution No. 534, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of $$ Gas Tax allocated for Streets of Major Importance , was duly and regularly adopted. WATER - (Outside City) The question of supplying water to the Waterman Avenue and West Colton Avenue district was again considered, with Mr. Robinson of the district urging the City to grant his request . Water Commissioner Clapp expressed opposition to the outlay of funds at this time and was supported by other members of the Board, and the request was denied. Action pertaining to the purchase of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company • , holdings was deferred to the next meeting, pending the presence of Councilman Spoor. FIRE ZONES Councilman Macoubbin reported that no change is necessary in Fire Zones as the present code and ordinance provides ways and means for settlement of controversies between the Inspector and property owner or contractor. CITY TAX - Cancel Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Macoubbin, duly adopted, the City Tax Collector was authorized and directed to cancel the City taxes on the property at the NW cor of East Colton Avenue and Church Street , now belonging to the City, and the Clerk was directed to make the proper credit to the Tax Collector in the amount of $65.70 . POLICE DEPARTMENT The question of need and purchase of additional blankets for use at the City Jail was left in the hands of the Police Commissioner with power to act . The question of employment of a matron at the City Jail was discussed without action, the present set up with the County appearing satisfactory. DEMAND A demand of 03.50 as 1/6 of the fee charged by Surr & Hellyer representing , the City and defendants in the Irvine suit relative to water spreading in the Santa Anal • Mill Creek Cone , was presented and ordered paid from Water Department funds , upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin'; seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted. MISCELLANEOUS Cleaning out Storm Water Drains; covering of Mill Creek Zama at the City's property recently acquired from Johnston and lease of a portion fronting on West Central Avenue , were discussed without action. CONTINUED The following matters were continued: (7 ( Horse riding on streets at night ; East Pioneer Avenue right of way; Barton Protective ( Association lease ; petition for removal of palm trees on North Church Street by Mrs. ' Clara Ford. • II FINANCE COkMISSIONER In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Maccubbin was • 1 • 129 • named to act as Commissioner for this period. II Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest : i/ / C,1 CO SCir'6.--G-1-ecr )Vi:��.r : ff : $Mor ' .- • Redlands, California December 20, 1937 II7 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and aporoved. ' BUSINESS LICENSES The question of Business License fees for transportation operators and m o warehousemen was considered at some length, after which the following Resolution was O duly adopted: o `H BE IT RESOLVED, That the City License Collector I II rdi accept the amounts as set forth in schedule ;q �; of Section 7 of said Ordinance, in full pay- *' ,til ment for licenses for transportation and b H' warehousing business instead of the rates m �I as set forth in paragraphs 57 and 59 of ,L, said Ordinance; also o J BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Section 1 of said p Ordinance be amended to read as follows: • 0 m "That this Ordinance shall not apply to P• a. any person whose services for others consists only of religious instruction o m and prayer" . U Si' m m ORANGE SHOW EXHTBTT 1 AI A number of citizens being present, the Mayor stated that the Council was id 4-1 M 0 ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. Former Mayor Wheaton addressed the � m a• ,4 Council in a plea as a business man and orange grower for an appropriation toward the E • 0 expenses of the Redlands exhibit at the National Orange Show. He was followed by• l 1, ' al o at E. D. Patterson, J. C. Sexton, Mrs. M. L. Cranmer, A. E. Isham and others in an 9• '1 endorsement of Wheaton's plea;*- The matter was discussed at some length after which a 4-3 g e motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Mayor Bruggemeyer, for the purpose Of bring]l O ml O aI; ing the matter to a vote that the City appropriate $400.00 and the services of the Park • gal Superintendent and employees. The question being called, the vote, resulted as follows: Ili I, 130 • Ayes: Councilman Maccubbin. Noes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Not voting: Councilman Spoor. i The motion was declared lost. Councilman Spoor then moved that three additional lights be installed on West Olive Avenue between Cajon and Eureka Streets, seconded by Councilman Cranston but the vote was declared lost by the Mayor. Councilman Spoor then moved that the City appropriate the services of Park Superintendent and laborers for the building of a feature display for the City at the National Orange Show provided cash funds for materials, etc. , be supplied from other sources. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cranston and duly adopted. Chairman Williamson of the Chamber of Commerce and others, voiced regrets at the action of the • Board and expressed doubt as to the Chamber's ability to finance the display. POOL FALL The next matter considered was the application of Jack Randles for II[ permission to operate a pool and billiard hall at 328 Orange Street, presented to this Board at the last regular meeting. The Clerk presented several protests which were ordered filed. After due consideration by the Council and parties interested, a motion Mi by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that the permit be granted with the specific understanding that it is automatically revoked if and when an application is made for the sale of TThard° liquors at said premises. The question being called, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Spoor, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Nbes: Councilman Cranston. Not voting: Councilman Calpp. 1The Mayor declared the motion carried. LIQUOR LICENSES i A number of written protests to the issuance of liquor lieenses was presented by the Clerk and ordered filed. The matter was discussed by Council members '' � issue and patties interested. The Mayor explained that the power to/liquor licenses lies solely it Il with t}ie_ State Board of Equalization, the City Council, as such, having no jurisdiction i in the matter. The Mayor suggested that in as much as there seemedto be some misunder-- • standing in this regard with the proponents of the protests filed, it was suggested that ( they be advised of the proper means of getting their protests before the proper author- I' Ifities and it was so ordered. BUILDING CODE The matter of minor amendments and changes in the building code, ' plumbing and electrical regulations were brought to the attention of the Council by George Rowe of the Realty Board. Proposed changes were considered by Council members and ,I, the Building and Electrical Inspectors andduly approved. The City Attorney was ' directed to draft the necessary resolution and change of ordinances necessary to place same in effect, and to present same to this Board for final ratification. I; HEALTH BOARD The question of continuing the present setup with the County Health • � i 131 • Board, or turning the entire Health Department activities over to the County, or withdraw from any connections with the County Health Board and operate as a distinct City function were brought to the attention of the Council by the Mayor, and upon request of Council- man Spoor and other members, action was deferred until next meeting for further considerat"vn APPLICATIONS Crg Application of Byron W. Magner, 819 Orange Street, for employment with the City was presented and ordered filed. `y The application of the Veterans ' Welfare Board for cancellation of 1937 City Taxes on Lot 12, Truesdell 's Addition, presented to this Board on August 16, 1937, • was granted by motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the County having taken similar action concerning same. COMMUJNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: Charles H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, suggesting a chauffeur be employed to drive police cars, as a safety measure; From League of California Municipalities relative to expenditures of liquor license fees by the City; From National Bituminous Coal Commission, Washington, D. C. , advising of ' a hearing to be held in Los Angeles on January 11, 1938; From C. G. White, President of the Board of Library Trustees expressing appreciation of the Board for: the appropriation by the City of $500.00 toward maintenance it of the Lincoln Shrine; From the Pacific Electric Coast Bureau, San Francisco, California, submitting a copy of the Uniform Electrical Code, which code was referred to the City Electrician. REPORTS Report of the Board of Health for the month of November, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING CO_aMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held December 16, • 1937, was presented and ordered filed: Meeting of the City Planning Commission held in the Council Chamber of the II City Hall - 7:30 P. M. Thursday, Dec. 18, 1937. President E. A. Moore in the chair. Present: Messrs. Moore, Collins, Rigby, Ford, and Williamson. In the absence of Secretary Maccubbin, I . Ford was appoint- ed secretary pro tem. 11 Minutes of the last meeting were not read. Petition of H. C. Hays, regarding houses on lot at South- west corner of Center and Clark was recommended to be allowed. Petition of T. H. Garcia regarding removal of pepper trees has been attended to. S 132 S Petition of K. C. Horton regarding removal of Elm tree re- ferred to City Engineer. Petition of Geo. Haves for removal of pepper tree was , recommended passed when permit is taken out for new garage. Petition of Helen Sullivan regarding removal of pepper tree, referred to City Engineer, with power to act. An informal discussion then took place regarding condition of the fire hall and city hall in case of earthquake. This matter will be brought up at next regular meeting with reports, etc. (Mrs.Clara Ford petition) The recommendations of the Planning Commission and City Engineer/were duly approved, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston. The City Attorney reported that the lease to the Barton Protective • Association for City lands on Highway 99 west of Texas Street for oil storage tanks had been executed by the Association, and upon motion duly made and adopted, the Mayor and Clerk were directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. A check in the sum of $50.00 covering the first year's rental was received and ordered placed in the City Treasury to the credit of the General City Fund. The Mayor reported that the annual Christmas tree program was in the hands i of Mrs. Mullen and decorations in charge of the Park Superintendent. WATER Water Commissioner Clapp sought the attitude of the Council relative to an exchange of water with E. D. Patterson, Jr. , for use on the Country Club grounds, the Club to pay a canalage charge of 100 per inch. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the exchange was authorized, subject to the pleasure of the Water Commissioner. H. P. A. The question of purchasing or renting of sewing machines and typewriters and purchase of tags for marking the City equipment and property in use by W. P. A. employees was referred to Councilman Clapp with power to act. MILL CREEK ZANJA The Engineer advised the Council that the W. P. A. project for covering a portion of the Mill Creek Zanja through the City ' s property recently acquired from • Johnston Tractors, Inc. , is ready to start if the City 's contribution as sponsor is available. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Clapp that a sum of $1500.00 be allocated from the Street Improvement Fund to said project was unanimously adopted. CHRISTMAS A vote of appreciation was accorded to the donors of the fruit and candies (an annual exhibition of the Christmas spirit) provided for the Board at this time. � 1 Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopbd, Friday, December 24, 1937, from twelve o'clock noon, was declared a legal holiday for City officials and employees without any wage deductions. • 133 • CONTINUED The following matters were continued for further consideration: Highway 99; East Pioneer Avenue right of way; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; Horseback riding on streets at night. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. CCO No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. CD c ( Attest: , ', .4 '' l f I- hie./ii� .%i .. .. - . , i int City -r l'r of t e City or ' edlan• -/ Ca ' fornia. S - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 11 Redlands, California January 3, 1938 7 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, Cranston, 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. The Mayor expressed himself as wishing every The present,"A Happy New Year. " II He then stated that he would like to see a constructive program started by the present City Council which might be picked up by its successor and carried to a successful con- clusion--and mentioned a civic center and new city hall as objectives. He then stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters • to present. LIQUOR PERMITS Rev. Root of the local Church of Christ, addressed the Council and presented i a written resolution of his congregation in opposition to the granting of additional liquor licenses in the City, and the City Clerk presented a written protest of the local IW. C. T. U. , a communication from Rev. Jacobsen of the First Bapftat Church, and a copy of a telegram sent to the State Board of Equalization by Mayor Bruggemeyer, all of which were ordered filed. Rev. Klinefelter voiced a verbal protest of the Grace Methodist II ' Church, and the Mayor assured those present that proper consideration would be given to all notices relating to liquor applications filed with this Council. Councilman Spoor entered the chamber at this time and took his place at the Council table. • 134 • ORANGE SHOW Chas. M. Brown of the Gold Banner Orange Association, addressed the Council in a plea that it reconsider its action taken at the last meeting refusing a cash appropri- ation for an exhibit at the coming orange show. The Mayor assured him that his plea would be given due consideration, after Councilman Spoor had called his attention to the fact that the Council has tendered the labor necessary to construct the exhibit. COITd JNIC TIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Byron Magner, 819 Orange St. , urging that consideration be given his appli- cation for a position with the City, filed at the last meeting; From the League of California Municipalities relative to horse racing, betting; • From State Railroad Commission, filing its report for year 1937, and expressing appreciation to the Mayor for his co-operation; From the Works Progress Administration advising of the approval of W.P.A. pro- jects Nos. 0536-1343 and 0536-1344; From City employees in appreciation of the half-holiday given them on December 24, 1937, by action of the City Council. REPORTS Reports of the Building Inspector and Judge for the month of December, 1937, and of the City Clerk a summary of budget expenditures the past six months, were pre- sented and ordered filed. The City Attorney reported that the Goldie case relative to a fire at the City dump has been settled by Mr. Alchian, lessee of the dump. PETITION--Street Lights Petition No. 4186, H. A. Winn, etal, for a street light in the Alley first West, of Orange St. , midway between Colton and Sun Avenues was presented, granted and ordered) filed. Councilman Maccubbin presented the verbal request of pedestrians living West of the prosellis for better lighting along the foot-path through the park between Eureka and Grant Streets. Upon motion, duly adopted, the matter was referred to Councilman • Spoor and City electrician Tracy with full power to act. HEALTH BOARD The question of continuing the present set-up with the County; or turning the City health department activities over to the County; or withdrawing from any connec- tion with the County and operating as a distinct unit were again brought to the atten- tion of the Council. After due consideration it was directed that County health offic -r W. W. Fenton be advised that this City will operate its own health department as a unit for the balance of this fiscal year, unless otherwise determined by the Council after J more thorough study of the matter. GIFT--Appreciation The City Clerk advised the Board of a gift from Chas. A. Rolfe to the City of • 135 • a framed copy of the Constitution of the United States, which is hung upon the will in II the City Clerk' s office. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the gift was accepted and a vote of appreciation was unanimously accorded Mr. Rolfe. ORDINANCES CO Proposed Ordinance No. 795, Amending Ordinance No. 670 pertaining to the duties) Cq of the City electrician, was introduced and contents explained by the City Attorney, the cc reading of which was waived by unanimous consent of the Council, and laid over per rules. ct Proposed Ordinance No. 796, Amending Ordinance No. 755 pertaining to plumbing. was introduced and contents explained by the City Attorney, the reading of which was • ; waived by unanimous consent of the Council, and laid over under the rules. Proposed Ordinance No. 797., Amending Ordinance No. 783 pertaining to the erec- tion of buildings, was introduced and contents explained by the City Attorney, the read- '' ing of which was waived by unanimous consent of the Council, and laid over under the rules. TRANSFERS Upon recommendation of the City Clerk, per statements filed by the Engineer, and upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, duly adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $5813.25 from the Special Gas Tax St. Imp. Fund, and the sum of $2892.47 from the Property Owners Project Fund to the _general City Fund for re-imbursement for expenditures. APPOINTMENTS The Mayor reported vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees as of December 31, 1937, with the expiration of terms of J. J. Prendergast and Joseph K. Choate, and recommended that each be re-appointed for a three-year term ending December 31, 1940, and the recommendation of the Mayor was duly approved. I, The Mayor also reported a vacancy on the Planning Commission as of December 31, 1937, with the expiration of the term of E. A. Moore, Chairman of the Commission, and recommended that he be re-appointed for a four-year term ending December 31, 1941. The recommendation of the Mayor was duly approved. • The City Clerk was directed to notify Messrs Prendergast, Choate and Moore of their respective re-appointments. TRAFFIC LANES Councilman Clapp brought to the Board's attention the need for traffic lanes at Olive Ave. and Terracina Blvd. The police dept and City engineer were directed to see that proper lanes are painted. SWIMMING POOL Engineer Hinckley advised the Council that a revised W. P. A. project for a i, swimming pool in SW. corner of City property immediately East of Texas St. and North of i So. P. Railroad was ready for approval. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the Mayor and proper officials were authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. 0 136 • ' F_BANCH SE--P. E. Ry Co. City Attorney Wilson was authorized and directed to notify the Pacific Electric Railway Co. that its City franchise has expired, and that unless the City hears from it within reasonable time, affirmative action will be taken. POLO FIELD Councilman Spoor presented the verbal request of local poloists for the tempo- rary closing.of certain streets near the tBurragell polo field. After consideration and discussion it was determined that Serpentine and Cliff Drives be closed at the points designated by the Street Supt. during polo games as a matter of public safety, until further orders of this Board. MAYOR • Mayor Bruggemever vacated the chair at this time and called Councilman Maccub- bin to preside during the remainder of the session. and to sign the demands and warrants approved at this session. CITY STREETS--County Improve County Supervisor Fowler addressed the Board at this time and presented a copy of a resolution of the County Board of Supervisors accepting certain streets in this City for County improvement. A vote of appreciation was extended to him and the Board of Supervisors for their action in the matter, and Proposed Ordinance No. 798, turning over to the County certain City streets for improvement as County highways was introduced and explained by the City Attorney, the reading of which was waived by the unanimous consent of the Council, and laid over under the rules. The Council assured Supervisor Fowler that the City would fully co-operate in the matter of curbs and gutters on the North line of West Lugonia Ave. CONTINUED The following matters were continued: Highway 99; East Pioneer Ave. R. of W. ; E'. Lugonia Mutual Water Co. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Attest: OPd . i �� / • . City Clerk , or of the City gizzier'af Redlan s, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 -0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 • 137 • Redlands, California, ' January 17, 1938, 7 Otclock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting.. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer; City Clerk Co Cq Hood; Treasurer Tripp; Attorney Wilson; Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Cranston. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone hav- • ing matters to present. Floral Park Mrs. James R. Finlay, of the beautification committee of the Contemporary Club, addressed the Board in a plea for the City to complete a curbing around the n "glory holes, now floral park. She displayed a map showing the proposed improvement and plantings for the park. Upon question, the Engineer stated that the cost would be $60. to $75. After due consideration, the improvement was authorized under supervision of Engineer Hinckley. HEALTH and SANITATION Mrs. Belle Dibble, 120 E. Palm Ave. , urged the Council to take the necessary steps for removal of the outside toilet at 421 W. Central Ave. , now located in the front yard. Dr. Folkins, Secy of the City Board of Health, was present, and the matter of forcing sewer connections where sewer is available, was considered at some length. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbuin, the City Attorney with Secy Folkins co-operating, was authorized and directed to apply and enforce the health and sanitary ordinances and regulations in the above-mentioned case and in all cases where necessary, in an effort to improve the health and sanitary conditions in the City. Dr. Folkins then addressed the Council relative to an expenditure of $50. or $60. for vaccine for diphhheria, etc. , stating that heretofore the County and/or School • District has borne the expense. The school board now claims it id not permitted under the law to expend funds for such purpose. He was directed to ascertain the practice and policy of other Cities in such matters and to report his findings to this Board at the next regular meeting. APPLICATION The application of W. J. Warren, 907 Alta St„ for a position on the police force, was presented and ordered filed. COIPsIMUNICATION8 The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Allan Whitney, Redlands, temporary chairman of the "Golden Jubilee Cel- ebration” committee; • 138 • From C. M. Thiele, Lt. Colonel 63d Coast Artillery, San Pedro, California, rel- ative to participation in the "Golden Jubilee Celebration" parade; From area-manager Ralph B. Smith, San Bernardino, advising of Presidential ap- proval of W. P. A. project No. 0536-1307, Mill Creek; From Division of Highways advising of approval of project No. 3 memorandum of agreement for certain streets of major importance from one-quarter cent gas tax funds. REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, Health Dept and list of purchases for the month of December, 1937, and of M. C. W. Owners for the calendar year 1937, were pre- sented and ordered filed. (Planning Commission) • The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held at 9 O 'clock, A.M. , January 13, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Present: Isaac Ford, Jackson Rigby, City Engineer Hinckley and Secy C. A.Mac- 111cubbin. Petition of H. C. Hays for removal of pepper tree on Center St. , south of Clark St. , was presented. Moved by Ford, seconded by Rigby that it be recommended that the pei� tition be denied. Carried. No other business, the meeting adjourned. C. A. Maccubbin,. Secretary. Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the recommendation of the plan- ning commission was approved. (Highway #99) The City Attorney reported that the Supreme Court had denied a hearing in High- way 99 case on appeal from the Appellate Court decision reversing Judge Warmer, and tha the case now come ba .k to th- Su. - ' . o _ fo findin:s and enterin: of final 'ud:mellt. PETITION Petition No. 4187, D. H. Clark, etal, for enclosing of the card rooms on North side of roadway through the park about four feet up from the floor; also to supply for use a dozen chairs, was presented and ordered filed. Referred to Councilman Maccubbin and park superintendent Ferguson, with power to act. NOTICES--Liquor Applications The Clerk presented copies of Notices of liquor license applications of Norman & Martin (Pinkeys) ; Mrs. Scammell (Ernie's Cafe) ; Mr. Davidson (Mac's Lunch) , iall renew- als, which were ordered filed. • POLICE DEPT The Clerk presented a communication from the claim department of' the General Casualty Co. , Los Angeles, Larry Noble, local agent, enclosing a check in the sum of }5. 0 in settlement of repair bill on Police car #51, Fannie Z. Lewis collision. The communication was ordered filed and the check turned into the City Treasury. HIGHWAY #99 A communication from Hill, Morgan & Bledsoe, Attorneys, Los Angeles, enclosing a claim of Parker & Baird for printing in Highway 99 case in the sum of $16.84, was pre- sented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the claim was ordered paid from general City funds. • 139 • CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUNDS Upon motion, the City Treasurer was authorized to purchase $5000.00 (par) Red- lands City Bonds with surplus Cemetery Endowment Funds, at a price to yield 31% or better. U. of R. STUDENTS City Treasurer Tripp requested co-operation of the several City departments C7 with a group of students of the University of Redlands in a study of local City Rovern- C iment methods. The Council gave unanimous consent to the request, if and when arranged by the U. of R. faculty. ORDINANCES , • Ordinance No. 795, Amending Ordinance No. 670, pertaining to duties, etc. , of the City electrician, introduced at the last regular meeting, the contents of which were again explained by the City Attorney and the further reading of the same was waived by unanimous consent of Council members, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Maccubbmn, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cranston. Ordinance No. 796, Amending Ordinance No. 755, Plumbing, introduced at the last regular meeting, the contents of which were again explained by the City Attorney and the further reading of same was waived by unanimous consent of Council members, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Clapp, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cranston. Ordinance No. 797, Amending Ordinance No. 783, Building, introduced at the last regular meeting, the contents of which were again explained by the City Attorney and the (further reading of same was waived by unanimous consent of Council members, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Clapp, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cranston. Ordinance No. 798, Turning certain City streets to the County Highway system, introduced at the last regular meeting, the contents of which were again explained by • (the City Attorney and the further reading of same was waived by unanimous consent of Council members, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilman Clapp, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None Absent: Councilma Cranston. BUSISS LICENSE FEES Councilman Clapp voiced a protest of the Redlands Waste & Material Co. , located just outside the City limits as to the license fee for operation in the City. License (collector Tripp explained that the fee is the same as applies to those located inside the City doing house to house solicitation. The collector further protested the frequen , (efforts being made to make changes in license fees so soon after adoption of the Ordinance by the Council, and no further action was taken in the matter. 411 140 • W. P. A. Engineer Hinckley voiced the temorary need of additional trucks for use on W. I P. A. projects, occasioned by an increase in the number of laborers. After due consid- eration, upon motion duly adopted he was authorized and directed to rent such truck equipment as needed and charge same to the Street Improvement Fund. The City Engineer suggested the laying of a new 8-inch water main in Parkwood Drive from Olive Ave. to Brookside Ave. , approximately 1300 feet, before the contemp- lated paving of said Drive is started. The Mayor recommended that the paving be post- poned and the expenditure for a new water main be deferred for further consideration, and it was so ordered. ORANGE SHOW • The question of the City Council appropriating money for the orange show ex- hibit was again before the Board, and Mayor Bruggemeyer read a letter from the Cham- ber of Commerce committee in which it "demanded" that the Council appropriate $400.00 cash toward expense of an exhibit. The Mayor expressed doubt that the City could "le- gally contribute $400.00 to a private institut>kon". Councilmen Spoor and Clapp were quite bitter in denouncing the "demand" phrase in the communication. Councilman Mac- cubbin favored an appropriation. The Mayor briefly outlined his idea for a Redlands City exhibit using the prosellis as a background at a cost of approximately $1000.00. He further stated that he had been contacted by Milton Brown, Jr, of a Chamber of Com- merce committee and was urged that the Council undertake an exhibit, putting the Cham- ber out of the matter entirely. However, the Chamber 's letter making a "demand" of the Council apparently had the effect of defeating any and all proposals for further—aid, and no action was taken. Councilman Cranston joined the Board at this time and voiced her approval of the action of the Board relative to orange show matters. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS--STREETS The Council being advised that the cost of decoration of city streets at the holiday season was nearer $1200. than the allotted $600., wished to know the reason. Supt Ferguson stated that he was under the impression that the $600.00 was for materials • only. Finance Commissioner, Spoor, protested the lack of compliance with Council orders and failure to procure requisitions through proper channels, and insisted that in the future all purchases be had only upon properly executed requisitions. CLAIM--DEMAND A claim of Dr. Phelps, City Veterinarian, in the sum of $33.00 for ex.enses in attending the California Veterinarians Conference recently held at Davis, Calif. , was i presented and ordered filed. Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Cranston, the claim was denied, the City having heretofore paid the expense of his attendance at the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities in Sept, 1937. MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Robinson, Waterman Ave. at West Colton Ave. , was present and inquired if the Council had vet changed its attitude relative to supplying City water to the dis- • 141 • trict, and was advised that it had not. Matters pertaining to a new City hall; West end swimming pool; change name of Cliff Road to Sunset Drive; E. Lugonia Mutual Water Co. , etc. , were discussed with- out specific action. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. CO No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. ^8 CD LD < IAttest: .-L i% / If City Clerk ua or of City of/ Redlan , California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California February 7, 1938 7 O 'clock, P. K. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, together with City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor and/Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. HEALTH Secretary Folkins of the local Health Board reported relative to expenditures, for vaccine, and stated that Dr. Fenton of the County Health Board has agreed to aid in supplying the City with vaccine. He filed correspondence with other Cities relating to II same, and the matter was left in his hands with cower to act. The Mayor stated that after contact with Supervisors Grier and Fowler, he recommends that the City continue the set yap with the County, as now is, pending the forthcoming City election, and it was so IIIordered. a W. H. Johnson, of the Realty Board, advised the Council that his committee h s in hand 6500 00 to turn over to the City to aid in placing an exhibit at the next annual Orange Show. The matter was considered at some length, after which it was determined and ordered, that the City accept the contribution and place an exhibit, details, etc. , to be in the hands of the Mayor. REPORTS II (Planning Commission) The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 3rd, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: 142 • 1 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission held Thursday, February 3rd, 193$ at 7: 30 P. g• Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, A. H. Collins, H. S. William- son, Isaac Ford, W. C. Collett, City Engineer Hinckley, City Attorney Wilson, and Secretary C. A. Maccubbin. Under election ofcfficers, Hinckley moved, seconded by A. H. Collins, that secretary be instructed to cast ballot of Commission for E. A. Moore, presiding and 'C. A. Maccubbin secretary. Ballot was cast and officers declared elected. Minutes of Sept. 30th, Oct. 7th, Nov. 11th, Dec. 3rd, Dec. 16th, 1937 and Jan. 13th, 1938, were read and approved as read. Mrs. Dibble and Mrs. Sweeney of the Contemporary Club Beaut- ification Committee, Mr. Hefner of the Standard Oil Co. and Mr. Al Wilson of the Redlands Oil Co. , were present in regard to the matter of opening a road from the Standard Oil Co. and • Redlands Oil Co. oil tanks to Highway 99. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Collins, that it be recommended for approval to the City Council. Petition of Geo. Gardner for the removal of a diseased pepper tree at 522 Walnut Ave. presented. Moved by Hinckley, se- conded by Collins that if recommended to the City Council II that the petition be granted. Carried. Petition of Gaugh Plumbing Co. for the erection of a store building at 1032 Orange St. presented. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Collett, that it be recommended to the City Council that the petition be granted, provided that there be a set back of 5 feet. Carried. The matter of a 15 foot set back in the Agricultural district was brought up. Moved by Collett, seconded by Ford, that it be recommended to the City Council that the Zoning Ordinance be changed in that district to provide for a 15 foot set back. Mr. Collins brought up the matter of parking on vacant lots in the business center. No other business, the meeting was adjourned. C. A. Maccubbin Secretary. The recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved, exceo . as to a roadway for the Standard Oil Company and Redlands Oil Company, action on which was deferred until II next meeting for ascertaining the extent of the present roadway easement, and an expenditure of not to exceed 510.00 was authorized for said purpose. Reports of the City Clerk, T easurer, Judge, Building Inspector, Board • of Health, list of purchases for the month of January, 1938; of the City Clerk for the 0 quarter ending December 31, 1937; of total and partial unemployment as of November, 1937, were presented and ordered filed. The Clerk presented apportionment of 44 Gas Tax allocation remittances advice in the sum of $10,397.25, which was ordered filed. The Clerk reported that the City has been served with a notice of condemnation proceeding) by the State Highway Division for right of way and improvement of Roosevelt Road from New Avenue east. i COMMUNICATTONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Shoreline Planning Association; Venice, California, relating to tideland oil drilling; • 143 • From War Department, United States Engineer Office, Los Angeles, relating to flood control and water conservation, etc. , advising of hearings to be held at Victorville on March 3rd, and at Riverside on February 25, 1938. The Engineer and Attorney were authorized and directed to attend the Riverside meeting, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston. CeD Cit APPLICATION _ O The application of Josephine Ryan, 426 Fourth Street, for clerical work, was presented and ordered filed. PETITIDN • Petition No. 4188, T. F. Freeman, et al, for curbs and gutters on Herald Street from Brockton Avenue to Western Avenue, under W. P. A. project, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, the petition was granted, subject to ,payment into the Treasury, the property owners contributions. —mmADVERTISING RATES The Redlands Daily Facts, by letter, advised the Council that the rate for legal advertising effective February 1 , 1938, will be $1.00 per square first insertion and $.50 per square second and subsequent insertions. Communication was ordered filed. MAUSOLEUM Councilman Maccubbin introduced Mr. Coffey representing Hamlin & Hood, Pasadena contractors. Mr. Coffey presented a model and drawing outlining a proposal to ' build small mausoleum units at the cemetery. Each unit would contain 30 crypts, the entire unit costing the City about $2,100.00. The proposal was referred to the Cemetery Commissioner for further study and recommendation. Councilman Spoor joined the Board at this time. CEMETERY PROJECT A new W. P. A. project for the improvement of the Cemetery by the building of roads, retaining walls, etc. , was presented and the proper officials were authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City. LIQUOR LICENSES • The Clerk presented a notice of the application of the Palace Cafe, 212 Orange Street, for renewal of beer permit, also a communication from the President of the Redlands Council of Parents and Teachers, with copy attached of a letter sent to the State Board of Equalization, protesting the granting of additional permits, which were ordered filed. REIOLUTLON The Mayor advised the Council of the death of Mrs. Iona T. MacKenzie, City Clerk of Indio, California, and submitted the following resolution which was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, death has suddenly removed from life's activities, a valued City official and outstanding citizen whose place is not easily filled; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redlands, do extend to the • bereaved family and to the City Council and 144 • citizens of Insio, California, its sincere sympathy in this great loss; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this Council and a copy be sent to the family of the deceased and to the City Council of Indio, California. .LUBILEE CELEBRATION The Mayor presented the request of A. B, Drake, Chairman of the Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee, requesting the City to be represented at a meet- ing of the Committee to be held February 11., 1938, at 7: 30 P. M. in the Lyon Wing of the Library, and was directed to advise Mr. Drake that the Council would be represented. INVITATIONS • The Mayor extended an invitation to Council members and officials to be present at the dedication of the addition to the Lincoln Shrine, P. M. of February 13, 1938; also to a lecture on lo alt _ _ • . Ti- at the Sigh School Auditorium at 7: 30 P. M. , February 16, 1938, by V. M. Ekdahl, manager of Swift & Company ' s refinery at Los Angeles. ROADWAY - PARK The question of closing to vehicular travel the roadway through the Park from Fourth Street to Cajon Street, was brought up by Councilman Spoor and considered at some length. Being determined that the present use did not justify the hazard to pedestrians, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the roadway be closed to vehicular travel was unanimously adopted, and the Engineez and Police Commissioner were authorized and directed to take such steps as necessary to place this order in effect. LOADING ZONE Upon request of P. W. Noyes, manager of the Central Drug Company, north- west corner State and Orange Streets, and the approval of the Chief of Police and Polic Commissioner, a 15 minute loading zone was authorized for the State Street frontage of his place of business, under supervision of the Police Commissioner and Engineer. PROPOSED ORj-CIES The City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance relating to the • regulation of Junk and Auto wrecking yards location, etc. , also as to set back line in the Agricultural Zone, and present same to this Board for consideration at the next regular meeting. _STREET$ The Engineer advised the Council that work under W. P. A. on Cedar Avenue, Bond, Clark, Alvarado Streets and Parkwood Drive, wouldstart in a short time. The Engineer was also authorized and directed to prepare a W. P. A. project for the re-surfacing of all asphalt streets, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, ' seconded by Councilman Clapp. The Mayor suggested stops on Central Avenue at 4th & 5th Streets. No action was taken. • 145 • HOSE - PURCHASE II Upon recommendation of the Engineer and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded Maccubbin, the purchase of 1800 feet of ; inch Pioneer Brand, striped hose for use of the Cemetery and Park departments, was authorized. MILL CREEK DEVELOPMENT CO Matters pertaining to the City 's interest in Mill Creek Water Owners, etc ., C2 Ct was considered and the Attorney was directed to contact the Crafton Water Company i relative to the payment in full the balance of the_ purchase price of the Jackson and Bright properties in Mill Creek, and report back to this Board at next meeting. .SLATER • A verbal proposal of McIntosh heirs (voiced by Councilman Clapp) to sell to the City the McIntosh wells in Mentone, was referred to the Water Commissioner and Engineer for consideration and recommendation to this Board. The purchase of water pipe and laying of a new main in Parkwood Drive was IIauthorized by motion duly made and adopted. ORAIME - C .y Groves Marketing of oranges from the City grove at northwest corner of Colton Avenue and Church Street was placed in the hands of the Gold Banner Association; from the grove on Texas Street in the hands of Redlands Heights Groves, Inc. ; from the Cemetery grove left in the hands of the Cemetery Commissioner. STREET TREES The question of replacing coco palms in the business district was brought yup by Councilman Spoor and referred to the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary ;Club for consideration and recommendation to this Board. ELECTION IIThe Clerk called attention to the April City election, advising the necessity for giving notice at the next meeting. The Mayor urged that consideration be even to the question of placing propositions on the ballot for action by voters, and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for calling the election. • CmTiNUED L Matters pertaining to Highway #99; new City Hall; West End Swimming Pool; Pioneer Avenue right of way; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, were continued for further consideration. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further husiness dem_ ding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: ./ / City %ayor of the Ci ,elf Red /nds, California. II 0 0 0 0 0 0 • 146 • Redlands, California February 21, 1938 7 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, and Mayor Bruggemeyer: City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. N. L. Levering addressed the Council in support of a City Manager form of local government, and urged that a proposition to that effect be submitted to the • voters at the forthcoming City election. The matter was considered at some length together with suggestions that certain other propositions, such as appropriation to music and promotion, new City Hall, etc. , be submitted only for an expression of voters, and the City Attorney was directed to formulate same for action of this Board at the next regular meeting. APPLIGALIDNIS The application of Dorothy Rutherford, 226 South Buena Vista Street, for clerical position with the City, was presented and ordered filed. The application of Richfield gas station, N. E. Cor. State St. & Highway 99, for permission to cut the curb for an additional 30 ft. driveway from the alley south- east along Highway 99, was presented by the Clerk and referred to the Engineer and Council members for investigation and action. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Judge Collins, in appreciation of the letter of commendation and assur- ance of cooperation of the Council in his work as City Judge; From Division of Highways, relative to January gas tax apportionment and the policy of the department relating to State Highways through Cities; From Foster & Kleiser Company, Long Beach, relative to tyoe of advertising • posters being used by the company on its billboards; From Ralph B. Smith, area-manager W. P. A. , giving "notification of approval" of the M. C. filtration protection walls, etc , project No. 0536-1307, and storm water drains project No. 0536-1343; From City of Indio, California, expressing the thanks of the Indio City Council for resolution of this Council relative to the death of Mrs. McKenzie, City Clerk of Indio; From City of Upland, California, advising of the Citrus Belt League meeting_ to be held in said City, February 25 , 1938, and the Clerk was directed to make reser- vations for five or six for dinner. • 147 • FRANCHISE TAX - GAS COMPANY The Clerk presented a report of the Southern California Gas Company showing an amount of twenty-five hundred, three dollars and forty-one cents ($2, 503.41) due the City for the calendar year 1937, accompanied by a check for said amount. The report was ordered filed and the check placed in the Treasury to the credit of the General City Fund. The Clerk presented a claim of Dr. M. G. Beaver in the sum of sixteen dollars and fifty-three cents ($16. 53) for repairs to his automobile damaged by a falling tree • during a wind storm, about the eleventh instant. After due consideration, a motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin any and all liability of the City was denied, and the Clerk was directed to so advise Dr. Beaver. CFMFTF9 _ (MAUSOLEUM) The Clerk presented a communication from the Bank of America, Ex' or. of the estate of 7d. H. Hildreth Smith, Dectd. , enclosing a Bill of Sale for one crypt and thirty-one niches, recently purchased by the Cemetery dept. , which was ordered filed and proper entry ordered made upon the cemetery records. Treasurer Tripp advised the Council that he has been unable to secure Redlands City Bonds for investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds at a rate to earn 31% or better, and urged that the funds be invested at the best rate possible. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to invest said surplus funds in Redlands City _Bonds at a rate to earn 3% or more. PETITION Petition No. 4189, Redlands Community Hospital Association by Joseph K. Choat , President, for permission to construct, operate, maintain, and conduct a hospital or sanatorium, etc . in this city, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, the petition was granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubtin, • adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present . COCO PALMS The Clerk presented a written report of the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club recommending replanting of coco palms in the business district. The report was ordered filed, and the Engineer was directed to proceed with same as fast as the proper sized palms can be secured. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 799, amending Ordinance No. 798 to conform with a resolution of the Board of County Supervisors adopted February 14, 1938, this day filed, relating to certain streets turned over to the County for maintenance, was introduced and explained by the City Attorney, the further reading of which was waived, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Counciliiian Clapp, and laid over under the rules. • 148 • The Attorney requested and was granted more time for preparation of ordinances relating to junk and auto wrecking yards and set back lines in the Agricultural Zone. TDS- PTPE Upon recommendation of Water Commissioner Clapp and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, proposals for supplying the city with approximately 1380 feet of eight inch steel pipe was authorized, per specifi- cations on file in the Engineer' s Office. Bids to be opened at the next regular meeting, March 7, 1938. ROADWAY The petition of Standard Oil Company and Redlands Oil Company for right of wa over city property from their respective oil tanks to Highway 99, recommended by the • Planning Commission at its meeting of February 3, 1938, was approved and referred to th City Attorney for preparation of necessary papers per plans of Engineer and Beautificati'on Committee, granting said right of way in exchange for easement now held by the Standard Oil Company for roadway from Texas Street west on a line of Oriental Avenue extended, and present said papers to this Board for further action. MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS The City Attorney advised the Board that Crafton Water Company was ready to cooperate with the city in full payment of balance of purchase price for the Jackson and Bright ranches (so called) in Mill Creek, and stated that the City ' s portion of cost would be approximately seventy-six hundred dollars ($7600) . The Attorney was directed to proceed with the plans and submit all papers and full details to this Board for final action a.t next meeting, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston. POLICE DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Police Commissioner Cranston, the purchase of finger printing equipment was authorized at a cost of approximately fifteen dollars ($15.00) . A complaint of dogs running at large in the City was voiced by Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, and others and referred to the Chief of Police and Commissioner for enforcement of the ordinances relating to same. • SALARY A`L W&G_.S Water Commissioner Clapp recommended that the salary of A. J. Weld, Manager of Tater Department, be fixed at one hundred sixty-five dollars ($165.00) , having been employed for more than eighteen months with no increase in salary at the beginning of the fiscal year when other increases were made. Council members suggested that the when Finance Commissioner Spoor is present or matter be left for action/at the time of making the next budget, and no further action was taken. ORANGE SHOW The Mayor reported progress in matters pertaining to the Orange Show exhibit. A demand in amount of $13.75 to the University of Redlands for advertising cards was approved for payment, and all matters pertaining to the exhibit were left in the hands 410 149 • of the Mayor with power to act. BUSINESS LICENSES City License Collector Tripp sought the attitude of the Council relative to collection of license fees for contractors on outlic buildings and was directed to make no distinction between public and private buildings, upon motion of Councilman CO Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston. Ct C FINANCES GJ Upon recommendation of the City Treasurer and Attorney, Royce A. Wilson, ,N. YI , Attorney , was authorized and directed to represent this City in New York in matters pertaining to a claim of this City against }thntEe Brothers, bankrupt, with whom the • City had certain Water Bond funds deposited. His fee to be on a percentage basis, per letter filed. In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Maccubbin was named to act as Commissioner for this period. MISCELLPNEOUS The Mayor called attention of the Board to obscene conditions existing at the old Greene foundation near Sunset Drive, and was authorized and directed to contact the owner of the property in an effort to eradicate same. The several departments were authorized to have their stock of envelopes now on hand imprinted with a design advertising the City, prepared by Arthur Commercial Press. Matters pertaining to Highway 99; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Ave. right of way; etc. ; were continued for further hearing. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion, the meeting adjourned. Attest: / � / • / City Clerk fiber of City of 7'dlands, 'alifo nia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - O - Redlands, California March 7, 1938 7 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilman C-lapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and a.proved after a minor change suggested by Councilman Clapp relative to consideration of increase in 411 A. J. Weld's salary. 150 • The Mayor announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. ' COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Fred Arth, spokesman, and G. C. Bennett, A. F. Whitney and F. A. Cortner, representing the Board of Directors of the Community Music Association, urged the Council to submit to the voters at the forthcoming City election, a _or000sition to levy, annually, a property tax of five cents (56) on the. one hundred dollar (5100.00) assess- ed value for payment of artists at the summer concerts in the prosellis bowl. The matter was considered at some length by Council members and members of the Board of Directors of the Community Music Association, after which a motion by Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the reouest was granted, • and the City Attorney was directed to include the proposition in the call for the next regular municipal election to be held April 12, 1938. CITY MANAGER N . L. Levering again urged the Council to request a "straw" vote on the question of City Manager plan of Government. Council members favored the proposal and the City Attorney and Clerk were directed to make provisions accordingly. PICKETS R. R. Thomas, representing the Gerrard Market, 331-335 Orange Street, addressed the Council advising of the probable picketing of the store starting on Tuesday, resulting from the market purchasing bread from Olsen bakery, a non-union plant. He stated there was no labot trouble with employees--but solely an effort to force the handling of union goods only. The Mayor stated that "peaceful" picketing was permiss- able and assured Mr. Thomas that proper action would be taken if anything else is attempted. F. E. Winn, local citizen, raised the question as to method for determining when picketing is "peaceful" or otherwise. The Mayor further stated that no attempts at intimidation or violence would be tolerated, and no action was taken. BIDS - Water Pipe This being the time set for the opening of sealed bids to supply the City with approximately 1380 feet of 8 inch, 10 guage, steel water pipe, the following • proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: West Coast Pipe & Steel Co. $ . 55z per ft. American Pipe & Steel Corporation . 579 per ft. Crane Co. 77. 50 per 100 ft. Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. 857.99 for 1380 ft. (total) Southern Pipe & Casing Company .59 per ft. Santa Fe Pipe G: Supply Company 74.75 per 100 ft. Johns-Manville . 899 per lin. ft. .998 per lin. ft. It being determined that the bid of the West Coast Pipe & Steel Company was the lowest, and reasonable, upon motion, unanimously adopted, award was made accordingly, and all other bids were rejected and ordered filed. __IPPLICATIOS The application of Dave Tracht, University of Redlands, for position of life guard at the municipal plunge, was presented and ordered filed. • 1[51_ • The application of Economy Taxi Service, 17 North Fifth Street, for IIreserved parking space and safety zone, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the matter was referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. PETITION GO q 1 Petition No . 49_0 W. E. Rabbeth, for improvement of Canyon Road Cit , (near Country Club) was presented and ordered filed for future consideration. Q Petition No. 4191, Veterans' Welfare Board for cancellation of City taxes on Lot 11, G. Huizing Sub. #4, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Council- 411 man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, the Clerk was authorized and directed to be governed by the action of the County Supervisors relating to County taxes on said property. REPORTS IIReports of the Treasurer, Judge, Building Department, Fire Department, and list of purchases for the month of Februarya1938, and the Fire Department for the month of January, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. Report of Southern California Edison Company showing the amount of $175 . 81 due the City. for franchise tax under Ordinance #793, for the period November 19 to December 31, 1937, was presented and ordered filed. The check in said sum was ordered placed in the General City Fund. TAX COLLECTOR The question of temporarily extending the delinquent date of City taxes was considered by Council members and Collector Tripp, and a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the Collector receive City tax payments up to thee, closing hour of his office March 17, 1938, without penalty on 2nd installment, was duly IIadopted, as declared by the Mayor. ORDINANCE, The City Attorney requested and was granted further time for preparation of Ordinance relating to ' ' - d - _to wk - 14 . . 'd_ and toset bacnesk liin the • Agricultural Zone. Ordinance No. 799, Amending Ordinance No. 798, Relating to certain City Streets as part of the County Highway System, introduced at the last regular meeting, the further reading of which was waived by the unanimous consent of Council members, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None. STREET LIGHTING ;' Upon recommendation of Councilman Spoor, City Electrician Tracy was directed to proceed with the installation of the three experimental street lights on Olive Avenue per order of this Board November 15, 1937. WATER Matters pertaining to damages to City and Water Department property were • considered at some length. Engineer Hinckley stated that damages to Cir y s r rs were 152 • of a minor nature; that damages to Water Department property and filtration plant were not serious, and estimated approximately $1000 for materials would restore operation. II 1 Water Commissioner Clapp took issue with the Engineer as to amount of damage done, expre sing the opinion that the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company is practically wiped out and that the City' s undivided one-fourth interest in the Company is of no value, except as related to the land. Councilman Clapp expressed the opinion that the only thing to do now is to salvage what is left and move out of the river bed. The question of temporary work in restoring the filtration plant, etc . , was referred to the Water Commissioner and En:ineer with power to act, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, with Councilman Clapp not voting. CEMETERY • Commissioner Maccubbin reported practically no damage to Cemetery property by the recent storm. He presented the request of the Cemetery Superintendent for permission to remove the small curb or coping around lots to facilitate the better I care of the property. Upon motion, duly adopted, the request was granted under supervis ' on of the Cemetery Commissioner. Mayor Bruggemeyer at this time called Councilman Maccubbin to preside for the remainder of the meeting and to sign the warrants authorized for payment at this session. ____StGNS Councilman Clapp recommended and it was so ordered that direction signs to the Cemetery be placed at Crescent and Center, and Crescent and Alessandro Road, under supervision of the Engineer. INSURANCE Mayor Bruggemeyer advised the Council that after a study of the property fire insurance carried by the City, he feels that the Library only may effect a saving bj ,' a new policy plan submitted to him by a local agent. The matter was left in his hands to contact the Library Board with a recommendation that it give serious consideration to the plan. TRA.N SPORTAT ION • Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, 40¢ a day was authorized for transportation for W. P. A. employees on City work in Mill (Creek. SALARY & WAGE__ Councilman Clapp recommended and moved that the salary of A. J. Weld, anager of the Water Department, be fixed at $165.00 a month, an in: rease of $15 .00 a onth, irjkecognition of his more than eighteen months service. There was no second to he motion, Finance Commissioner Spoor recommending that action be deferred. I APPRECIATION Upon suggestion of Councilman Clapp and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, the Council extended a vote of sincere appreciation) to the American Legion for its organized aid in battling the waters of Mill Creels successfully at the • 153 0 head of Mill Creek Zanja. A similar vote was extended to the local short wave radio operators who so faithfully and successfully contributed their services to the police department and public. The matter of minor expenses incurred in connection therewith was referred to Commissioners Clapp and Cranston, respectively, with power to act. The Council expressed its appreciation to everyone who contributed in any way to the efforts made to successfully meet the situation. C' TREASURER'S BOND Upon recommendation of the Treasurer for compliance with the law, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Treasurer ' s Bond was fixed at 45,000.00, and the Treasurer was directed to secure same. • TRAFFIC - SAFETY The question of pedestrian safety at crossings of Highway 99 at State Street, Citrus and Fern Avenues was considered at some length as to stop signs or underpass, and action was deferred for further consideration. ELECTION The City Attorney presented a Resolution calling a General Municipal Election for April 12, 1938, for election gf three (3) Councilmen, each for the full term, and submission of proposition for the levying annually, a property tax of M. on each $100.00 of assessed value for the payment of artists for summer concerts at the bowl, under auspices of the Community Music Association, also appointing Election Officers, naming places for holding the Election and all matters .pertaining tQ same, which was duly and regularly adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board. CONTINUED The following matters were continued: Highway #99; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Avenue right of way; Standard and Redlands Oil Companies right of way-outlet to Highway 99; Mill Creek Water Owner ' s payment. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: if )91 City Clerk. -,, .r oft e Cite Redia s, C ifornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 154 • Redlands, California March 14, 1938 7 O 'clock, P. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called by the Mayor. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, the City Clerk and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Maccubbin, the City Treasurer and Attorney. The Mayor explained that the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to a County wide emergency flood relief program, resulting from a meeting of County and City officials at San Bernardino at 4 O :clock, this P. M. Said meeting determined that each City send its engineer or representative to a meeting at • 2 0 :clock, P. M. the 15th inst. at San Bernardino with data and estimated cost of emer- gency work needed, and recommended that this C' t desi:nate the srotection to the south bank of the Santa Ana River and the south bank of Mill Creek at the head of the Zanja as an emergency project in the prevention of loss to life and property. Councilman Clapp questioned if such project would qualify as an "emergency" need. Councilman Spoor suggested that the City submit the proposition to the meeting as there was nothing to lose by such action, and much may be gained. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, that the Engineer attend said meeting and present the claim of this City for participation in the emergency program work in protection to the south sank of h- Sa a a ' .sd s -h- o _ h .•__ k if i111 C_ eek a the head of the Zanja, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present . No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / / /, � I I * � /� / Jli , City er MOM, of the CitY ..'f/Real, AS, California. S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Redlands, California March 21 , 1938 7 O 'clock, P. d. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. I/Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. • 155 • The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. CITY WATER Mrs. Chas. S. Lombard of the Contemporary Club, addressed the Council in a CO plea that everything possible be done to prevent the rebuilding of water lines in Mill Cit Creek so located as to pass City water through the fish hatchery at the Rainbow Angling Club. The matter was considered at some length, the Mayor assuring those present that the matter was now being given serious consideration by Council members. N. L. Levering • suggested that the owners of the hatchery be advised of the contemplated action of the Council to cease passing City water through the plant, and the City Attorney stated that such notice had been given. The Mayor again assured all present that the Council would go its full limits to prevent a recurrence of conditions and set-up as existed prior to the recent flood, and no further action was deemed necessary at this time. The City Attorney presented the following Resolution which was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the State Fish and Game Hatchery located on Mill Creek at Forest Home, the County of San Bernardino, was partially destroyed by the recent floods, and WHEREAS, the City of Redlands owns approximately one-half of the waters of the said creek and uses a large part thereof for the City' s domestic water supply, the City Council believes that the presence of the said fish hatchery polluted and contaminated the water of the said stream. THEREFOR, now that the plant is almost demolished, the City Council of Redlands acting to safeguard the domestic water system of said City, requests the State Fish and Game Commission not to reconstruct the said fish hatchery on the said stream of Mill Creek. ' PROPOSITION - On Ballot Mrs. R. L. Cranmer sought information relative to the Community Music proposition on the ballot for the next City election, and was informed by the Mayor that a proposition voted by the electors could be abrogated only in the same manner--by vote • of electors. APPRECIATION N. L. Levering addressed the Council in commendation and praise of the local Orange Show exhibit, and suggested that a vote of appreciation to the Mayor for the success of his efforts in the matter should be forthcoming, but the Mayor turned thumbs down on the proposal and no further action was taken. C TY 1vtANAGER Mrs. K. L. Dole sought information as to how g' who would select the City Manager if the City should vote favorable to such plan, and was informed that the City Council would make the appointment. APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: S 156 • Robt Sproul for position of blacksmith Bernice Anderson " II " locker girl at Municipal plunge Ellanor Hartwick TI TI " " " It II Shumon A. Trowbridge " " " life guard " " II ' Daniel O 'Leary IT II II " " II II ft -11 S Reports of the Clerk and Health Department for the month of February, 1938, and the Redlands Heights Water Company for its fiscal ear endin: Februar 28 10 a, were presented and ordered filed. QtLQR_ The Clerk presented a communication from Rev. Klinefelter, President of the local Ministerial Association, enclosing copy of a resolution adooted by the Association relative to granting of liquor licenses in the City. The communication was • ordered filed, and the resolution ordered forwarded to the State Board of Equalization, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: Telegram to the Mayor from Congressman Sheppard relative to fl. .d _ -li-f; From Dexter & Sawyer, calling attention to a number of persons who assisted in local radio work during the recent storm, and the Clerk was directed to convey the appreciation of this Board to same; From Traffic Safety Service, 612 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. , Los Angeles, relative to its Engineering Department, etc. ; From Ralph B. Smith, W. P. A. , San Bernardino, acknowledging Mayor Bruggemeyer's letter relative to appraisal of W. P. A. projects; From G. E. Goldie, owner of property near the City dump urein: th- Ci to take additional steps toward protection against damage by fire from the dump. A communication from Dr. I. J. Sweeney, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association, enclosing copy of motion passed at its meeting of March 16, 1938, relative to maintenance of the Lincoln Shrine, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion unanimously adopted, a vote of appreciation was extended, to Dr. & Mrs. Watchorn and the Mayor was directed to convey same to the donors of the Shrine. • C.IIRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING A communication from Mayor Johnson, San Bernardino, advising of the Citrus Belt League meeting to be held in his City on the 25th inst. was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to make reservations for ten. RESOLUTION Weeds -- Removal The City Attorney presented a Resolution establishing the whole City as and a district for the removal of weeds from property/fixing the rate of minimum service charge at 81. 50 plus the actual cost of cleaning. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, , seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Resolution was unanimously adopted and the Engineer was directed to give notice accordingly. • 157 • ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No . 800, Amending Ordinance No. 699, Regulating Junk and Autp Wrecking Yards and set back lines in the Agricultural Zone was introduced and read by the City Attorney and laid ov r under the rues . DEMANDS - vp A claim of Mrs. K. E. Oliver in the sum of $60.00 for 100 copies of CDthe "Southland Saga" with full page advertising the City, was presented and upon recom- mendation of the Mayor, was ordered paid out of the General City Fund--and charged to Orange Show expenses. A claim of G. Huizing, contractor, for refund of business license in • the sum of $55.00 for last year--claiming he did no contract work, was presented and ordered filed . The matter was discussed at some length, and being shown by the Building Department record that he was a licensed contractor under the State and upon recommend- ' ation of the License Collector and motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Council- man Clapp, the claim was denied, and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to Mr. Huizing. �ti1,Eh�1�}FRS" P , The Clerk presented a communication from Secretary-Treasurer, Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference, relative to this City ' s membership being continued. at $10.00 a year, starting with this Calendar year. Being questioned, the Building Inspector stated that he thought it worth while for this City to retain its membership, and it was so ordered, with Councilman Clapp voting "No" . COCO PALMS The Clerk presented a pr000sal of Hockridge Nurseries to supply the City with coco palms at $5.00 each. The Engineer stated that the order has been placed with the City Nurseries at a price of $6.00--stating that both Nurseries had been contacted previous to the purchase and had submitted proposals, the Hockridge Nurseries at $7.00 each and the City Nurseries at $6.00, and that the order was placed with the City Nurseries at the lower price. The Mayor suggested that as far as practical, that • City business be- split between local firms. The proposal was ordered filed. , IPECIAL POLICE Upon recommendation and motion of Police Commissioner Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, Gordon Phare was appointed a special police, with no pay, effective upon execution by s d Phare of papers prepared by the City Attorney releasing the City from any and all liability, if any, occasioned by his service. a) STREET The City Engineer was authorized to call a meeting of property owners on Alvarado Street and Parkwood Drive between Glenwood Drive and Highland Avenue, for consideration of proposed improvement of said road. ORANGE SHOW The Mayor commented on the apparent success of the City' s exhibit_ at • the Orange Show from an advertising point of view, and requested and was granted authority 158 0 to purchase 5000 more post cards, stating that he would make a full report at the next regular meeting . MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Cranston extended an invitation to Council members and officials to a lecture by an English journalist at the Contemporary Club on the evening of April 4, 1938 . Councilman Maccubbin was named by the Mayor to act as Finance Commissioner for this session. Matters pertaining to Highway 99; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Avenue right of ways Standard and Redlands Oil Companys' right of way; payment of Mill Creek Water, were continued. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 6:00 o 'clock, P. M. , on April 4, 1938. Attest: j Aiid .444- L , / Cit ' erk. iia, or of the City • P edland t alifornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 4, 1938 7 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, Cranston, Maccubbin, Mayor Bruggemeyer, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent : Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. S In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Maccubbin was named to act during this session. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. LAUREL ROAD Joseph K. Choate, President of the Redlands Community Hospital Associa- tion, addressed the Council in request for a change in the alignment of a portion of Laurel Road to permit construction of the Eytinge Memorial Wing of the Hospital , and filed a blue print showing the proposed change, also an agreement of L. H. Ek to convey certain property to the City for road. purposes. After due consideration, the blue print and agreement were ordered filed, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: • 159 • WHEREAS, the plans and specifications have been submitted to the City Clerk for an addition to the Redlands Community Hospital to be known as the Eytinge Memorial Wing, and which plans require the erection of a corner of the said addition on Laurel Road, and WHEREAS, the Redlands Community Hospital is securing property for roadway purposes adjacent to the said road, and which will be deeded to the City Cg for driveway and roadway purposes, and the City D Council deems it desirable to change the location of said Laurel Road, and will do so when the necessary deeds are received, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that permission to erect the said building in accordance with the plans submitted be granted, and the said Laurel Road • as to that portion and strip affected be closed from public use. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers to carry into effect the provisions of the above Resolution. . APPLICATIONS The following applications for positions at the Municipal Plunge were presented and ordered filed: C:. T. Loyd for position of life guard at the plunge Dorothy Davis for position of locker girl at the ,plunge Isobel Fields for position of locker girl at the plunge Betty Smiley for position of locker girl at the plunge (Signs) The following applications for signs were presented and duly granted, same having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner: F. I . Gaugh Plumbing Co. 1032 Orange Street United Radio 515 Orange Street Linsley Furniture Co. 510 Orange Street. Waldo F. Burroughs 117 East State Street REPORTS Reports of the City Judge and Building Inspector for March, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the called meeting of the Planning Commission • held on March 31, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Redlands,Calif. March 31, 1938. A called meeting of the Planning Commission was held on this date at 9 A. M. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, J. Rigby, A. H. Collins, H. Williamson, I . Ford, City Engineer Hinckley and Secretary C. A. M.accubbin. Petition of Y. W. C. A. for the erection of build- ing on E. Olive Ave. presented. Moved by Williamson, seconded by Rigby, that it be recommended to City Council that permit be granted, provided that set back conform to set back of present building. Carried. Petition of E. H. Spoor for the construction of addition to garage beyond present set back line presented. Moved by I. Ford, seconded by J. Rigby that it be recommended to City Council that permit be denied, with suggestion that addition be placed on opposite side. 160 S No other business, the meeting adjourned. C. A. Maccubbin Secretary. The petition of the Y. W. C. A. for the erection of a building on East Olive Avenue was unanimously approved upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston. Upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, unanimously adopted, action was deferred as to the petition of E. H. Spoor for the construction of addition to his garage beyond present set back line. COMMUNICAT10NS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the State of California, Department of Public Works, to Mayor • Bruggemeyer relative to flood relief; From Congressman Harry R. Sheppard to Mayor Bruggemeyer, relative to flood relief; From League of California Municipalities, submitting forms of Civil Service Ordinances; From U. S. Department of Agriculture, relative to Agricultural Conser- vation. A communication from Harold Pomeroy, relative to relief work, was referred to Councilman Clapp. WEEDS - REMOVAL Councilman Clapp suggested that as much of the work as possible, cleaning weeds from lots in the City, b- comileted b -fo - h- Gol• -n J . ' - -1-. ' . .. in May, and the Engineer was directed accordingly. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 800, Amending Ordinance No. 699, Regulating. Junk and Auto Wrecking Yards and set back lines in the Agricultural Districts, introduced at the last regular meeting, was read and duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Spoor. • ALVARADO STREET The Engineer reported that a large percentage of property. owners on Alvarado Street between Olive Avenue and Highland Avenue had signed a petition for improvement of said Street under W. P. A. with property owners contributing to the cost of .material. and supplies. Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the Engineer was directed to proceed if and when funds are available. TRANSFF: Upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer 82776.13 from the Property Owners Project Fund to the General City Fund--Street Department. WATER DEPARTMEN Upon recommendation of Water Commissioner Clapp the purchase of • 161 • necessary material and supplies to temporarily place the filter plant in operation was authorized. Upon recommendation and motion of Water Commissioner Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, the following letter was duly authorized: "State Real Estate Commission, State Building, C4 Los Angeles, Calif. CD Gentlemen: C' We have been asked to write you relative to furnishing water for a new subdivision at Mentone. We own a one-quarter interest in the large pipe • line which follows Maderia Avenue between Ruby and Agate Streets. Our practice has been to furnish water service from this line to anyone making application and I know of no reason why we shall not continue to do so. Very truly yours, A. J. Weld W/W Manager, City Water Department. " A rental agreement between the Southern California Edison Company and the City dated February 28, 1938, superseding rental agreement dated January 1, 1932, for use of certain poles of said Company, was presented and explained by the Engineer, after which upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. The Engineer presented a proposed project to be submitted to W. P. A. for rehabilitation of filter plant and replacement of approximately 2000 feet of water main, etc. in Mill Creek, and the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City, upon motion of Councilman Maccubbin, seconded by Councilman Cranston. LOADING ZONE Upon recommendation of Police Commissioner Cranston and motion of Coun- cilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, a loading zone was authorized at 111 West Central Avenue, • GASOLINE The Clerk presented communications from the Associated Oil Company, Shell Oil Company and Union Oil Company of California, advising of a reduction in gasoline prices listed in proposals submitted and accepted on December 6, 1931, which were ordered filed with said bids. MC KINLEY SCHO01, Councilman Clapp asked what could be done in the matter of the hiring of non-local men for work on the new school building. He stated that the contractor, 0. K. Earle, Jr. , was hiring men from outside the City and that although he had been asked by the School Board to hire local men, he refused to cooperate. Mr. Earle has refused tII pay the City license fee stating that it was a public job, and has appealed to the State Contractors Association for aid. Councilman Clapp recommended the stopping of the work 162 411 until the license fee has been paid. After due consideration, upon motion of Council- man Clapp, seconded by Councilman Cranston, duly adopted, Building Inspector L. H. Cooper was instructed to stop all work at the new building on Wednesday morning, i.f the license fee has not been paid. EAST LILGONIA MDTU_AL WATER COMPANY The City Attorney advised the Council of a petition of the bondholders committee for the appointment of a receiver for East Lugonia Mutual Water Company hear- ing set for May 4, 1938, and sought the attitude of the Council relative to same. A majority of the members expressing opposition to a receivership, no further action was taken. • HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney advised that the final decree has been entered in Highway 99 case and that the matter of assessment is now before the Council. After due consideration, Councilman Maccubbin offered and moved the adoption of Resolution No. 534, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 534 A RESOLUTION CONTTNUTNG THE TIME Of FEARING OF OBJECTIONS TQ THE ASSESSMENT IN CONNECTION WITH ORDINANCE DE INTENTION NO. 773, AND THE TIME OF CONFIRMATION AND OR MODIFICATION DE THE SAID ASSESSMENT. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, did on the 21st day of February, 1934, adopt its Ordinance of Intention No. 773 wherein it declared its intention to open and widen East and West Central Avenues; and for the opening of new streets in connection therewith, and WHEREAS, the Street'Superintendent of the City of Redlands, California; did on the 4th day of January, 1936, file with the City Clerk of said City the assessment, with the diagram attached, for the said opening and widening, as contemplated by said Ordinance of Intention No. 773, covering a portion of the costs and expenses of the project to which reference is hereby made for particulars, and which assessment was also pursuant to proceedings had and taken subsequent to the entering of the Interlocutory Judgment in the case of City of Redlands, VS. Bessie S. Albert et al, Superior Court of the State of California, In and For the County of San Bernardino, and WHEREAS subsequent to the filing of said assessment by the Street Superintendent the City Clerk fixed the 10th day of February, 1936, at the hour of two (2:00) o 'clock P. M. in the Council Chamber of the City Council in the City Hal; of the City of Redlands, California, as the time and place any and all persons having any objections to the said assessment may appear before the said City Council and • • show cause why said assessment should not be confirmed, and WHEREAS due and legal notice was given by the City Clerk of said hearing as provided by law, and WHEREAS prior to said hearing and on the 1Oth day of February, 1936, the City of Redlands and the members of the City Council were served with a Temporary Restraining Order enjoining them from confirming, amending, altering, modifying or correcting that certain assessment above referred to, and which Order was issued by the Superior Court of the State of California In and For the County of San Bernardino in the case of Gaume Et Als. Vs. City of Redlands, et als, Case No. 39436, and which Restraining Order and Injunction were made permanent by the Judgment of said court after a trial and hearing in the matter, and which judgment was duly appealed to the District Court of Appeals of the State of California, Fourth Appellate District, and which appellate court reversed the judgment of the trial court and directed that findings of fact and judgment be entered in said case in favor of the defen- dant City et al, and whereas pursuant to the mandate of the said appellate court the Superior court of San Bernardino, the said trial court, did on the 28th day of March, 1938, duly made and entered a judgment in the case in favor of the defendant City of Redlands, et al, and dissolved by said judgment the injunction restraining the City from confirming, amending, altering, modifying or correcting the aforementioned assessment, and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Redlands was without jurisdiction of the 411 163 matter from the 10th day of February, 1936, the date of service of the Temporary Restraining Order, to the 28th day of March, 1938, the entry of the judgment date, and WHEREAS this being the first regular meeting of the City Council subsequent to the date of entry of the judgment in favor of the City and the City Council has now jurisdiction in the matter to proceed in the matter of the said assessment, the city council deems it advisable to continue the date of hearing of the assessment for the purpose of further consideration of the assessment and for the consideration of any appeals which may have been heretofor filed against the confirmation of the assessment: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: That the hearing in the matter of the confirmation of the assessment it for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues and the opening of new streets in connection therewith, as contempleted by Ordinance of Intention No. 773 be continued and adjourned to the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on May 2nd, 1938, at the hour of 7:00 O 'clock, P. M. in the Council Chamber of the City Council in the City Hall of the City of Redlands, California. Councilman Clapp seconded the motion and the said Resolution No. 534, was passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin and Mayor Bruggemeyer Noes; None Absent: Councilman Spoor. JThe question of employment of A. S. Monroe, Los Angeles, to assist in matters pertaining'' to the assessment was discussed, but action was deferred for further consideration. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to ,110:00 O 'clock, A. M. , on April 18, 1938. Attest: 4 Ci y C1e. or of the Cit% '!f €1alifornia. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 18. 1938 10 O 'clock, A. M. Pursuant to statute and adjournment on April 4, 1938, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Bruggemeyer, City Clerk Hook and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Cranston, Treasurer Tripp and Engineer Hinckley. This being the time fixed by statute and notice of election far canvassing` the returns of the Municipal Election held on April 12, 1938, the Council proceeded to SII' tally the votes of thirty-eight (38) absent voters and to canvass the returns, after which, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: 164 RESQLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION WHEREAS, a general municipal election was held and conducted in the City, of Redlands, on Tuesday, the 12th day of April, 1938, 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 it were appointed and election supplies furnished, and that in all respects said election II 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 II the general laws of the state providing for and regulating municipal elections in cities it of the fifth and sixth class, AND WHEREAS, the City- Council of said City met at the council chamber ,a thereof on Monday, the 18th day of April, 1938, at 10:00 O 'clock, A. M. , to canvass the returns of said election; AND WHEREAS the Council finds as a result of said canvass that the number l 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 Tuesday, the 12th day of April, 1938, in time, form and manner as required by law. 11 That there were 20 voting precincts established in said City for the it 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. ji That the whole number of votes cast in said City of Redlands at said election was 3961. That the names of the persons and proposition voted for, the offices for 11) which they were voted, the number of votes received on the proposition and by each of it said persons, in. each of said precincts, together with the whole number of votes which they received in the entire City, are as follows: II 1 11 11 11 165 • April 12. 1938 :' COUNCILMEN - FULL TER( THREE T 0 BE ELECTED ✓ ✓ CONSOLIDATED 0��~ PRECINCT GG4 • • g Co o• `i `• 0 • ��' cAt^ C , , , , YES 4� NO yO���l CAI d A 70 9 112 105 161 57 57 77 73 125 225 B 3714 . $ 52 81 30 42 41 24 82 116 • C 67 39 44 64 97 48 77 78 31 125 182 D 37 31 28 41 61 38 42 43 27 63 109 IE 60 26 98 145 I I F 65 46 65 85 119 49 ' o • • 37 140 206 G 8041 87 101 165 52 10564 136 251 H 87 6 0 0 51 134 216 I 48 36 47 68 102 38 94 10235 125 190 J 44 37 45 32 63 34 76 74 33 72 144 K 79 16 96 135 168 56 95 82 81 138 258 L 86 10 84 113 137 35 53 76 . 70 103 204 M 41 7 58 96 110 24 46 57 1 1 39 97 150 N 54 7 94 105 146 41 51 66 57 117 196 I 0 82 12 83 98 137 35 38 39 45 114 180 • P 70 16 98 119 144 ;• 59 59 49 125 1221 Q 94 4 98 • : 134 26 39 47 65 99 184 . R 129 7 154 168 225 36 54 70 71 173 289 S 91 4 120 131 168 24 48 • • 53 147 222 T 81 3 124 152 3.87235 A B 1 g, 14 0 13 18 23 7 13 15 13 24 38 ,T T 0 T 1408. 3. 78 1634 1962 2689 855 1199 1297 1 1 999 2387 1,961 I • 166 S RESOLVED, therefore, that at said general municipal election held in the City of Redlands, April 12th, 1938, the following persons were elected to the following offices, respectively: F. S. Gunter was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 18th, 1938, and until his successor is elected and qualified; Theodore Krumm was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 18th, 1938, and until his successor is elected and qualified; Gus A. Peterson was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 18th, 1938, and until. his successor is • elected and qualified; That proposition to levy a tax for artists for summer concerts under the auspices of the Community Music Association, was defeated. The City Clerk filed with the tabulation of the vote as declared by the canvassing board, a tabulation of the result by precincts, of the "straw" vote on the question of City Manager plan--showing 1490 votes YES, and 1884 votes NO. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 7 O'clock, P. M. , April 18, 1938. Attest: • _1h S• adan � . City erk Ma'or of the Cit f Red ands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Redlands, California April 18, 1938 7 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, • held at the regular place of meeting . Present: Councilmen Clapp, Cranston, Maccubbin, Spoor and Mayor Brugge- meyer, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented a communication from the '?. _k • o:_ - s Adm'nis _ .tle , Ralph B. Smith, San Bernardino, notifying of the approval of project 40536-1344 (improvement of Texas Street) , which was ordered filed. ' R__EPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Health Department;- Fire Department, and list of purchases for the month of March, 1938, and Fire Department for the month of February, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. • 167 • APPLICATIONS The following applications for position as life guard at the Municipal Plunge were presented and ordereL filed: Don Demerce 28 Terracina Blvd. John Elliott Route 1, Box 283 (Sign) CO C2 The application of Wm T. Klein for erection of a sign at 105 Beacon G Street, was presented and duly granted, same having been approved by the Building Insp- ector and Commissioner. PETITION • Petition No. 4192, W. E. Rabbeth, Box 622, Palm Springs, California, for improvement of Canyon Road, was presented and upon motion of Councilman Cranston, seconded by Councilman Clapp, was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. LIQUOR Notification of application for license for off sale of beer and wine at Jimmiets Grocery Store, 1035 Calhoun Street, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Maccubbin, that this Council objects to the granting of said license on the grounds that Redlands has enough liquor stores and that the location is in a residential district of the City, was unanimously adopted, and said action was directed to be conveyed to the State Board of Equalization. DAMAGES The Clerk presented a letter from Mrs. Alice Snow, 922 Sixth Street, complaining of damage to rugs, etc. , due to clogged sewer, also a bill for $3.00 for plumbing services. The -matter was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $2228.45 from the it Special Gas Tax Fund to the • General City Fund, as per statement of the City Engineer, this day filed . PLANNING CO11+'1MISSION (Spoor-Garage) The petition of E. H. Spoor for the erection of a garage not complying with the set back line, heretofore presented to the Planning Commission, was referred back to the Commission for further consideration and action, per suggestion of Mayor Bruggemeyer. GRANGE PICS Councilman Clapp called the Council ' s attention to the fact that since Fairmont Park in Riverside had been damaged by the recent flood, it would be impossible to hold the annual Grange picnic there as planned. He suggested that an invitation be extended to them to hold their picnic at Redlands. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, • seconded by Councilman Cranston, the matter was referred to Councilman Clapp with full power to act. 168 • CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING The City Clerk announced the next meeting of the Citrus Belt League to be held at the Ontario Hotel on April 22, 1938, and was directed to make eight reserva- tions for dinner. YOUtH WEEK Councilman Clapp announced May 2. 1938, as the meeting at which High School students wished to sit with the Council in the Annual School Week program, and it was so ordered. MISCELL ' EOUS Matters pertaining to Highway #99; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Avenue right of way; Standard & Redlands Oil Companies' right of way; Mill • Creek Water Owners payment; Richfield Oil Company driveway, were continued for further consideration. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: �� Q trio - 0.22A-tqqin.,44.4A City : . or of the City off,TRedlan0California. INSTALLATION (Councilmen - Elect) The Clerk called the meeting to order) and called the recently elected Councilmen--F. S. Gunter, Theodore Krumm and Gus A. Peterson, to the Council table and had them sign, and he administered to them the Constitutional Oath of Office. The Clerk called for nominations for President of the Board (Mayor) , and the following were placed in nomination: Gus A. Peterson was nominated by Councilman Gunter Theodore Krum was nominated by Councilman Spoor and F. S. Gunter was nominated by Councilman Clapp A secret ballot was ordered which resulted as follows: • Gus A. Peterson 2 Theodore Krumm 2 F. S. Gunter 1 The Clerk suggested the desirability of dropping the low man on the next ballot, but the ballot was called for without such provision, and resulted as the first, viz: Gus A. Peterson 2 Theodore Krumm 2 F. S. Gunter 1 After further consideration, Councilman Krumm moved that Councilman Spoor be appointed Mayor protem, and it was so ordered, and the Clerk turned the gavel over to the acting Mayor. Councilman Krumm then moved that the meeting adjourn to 7:00 O'clock, P. M. , Tuesday, April 19, 1938, seconded by Councilman Peterson, and unanimously adopted. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. • 169 • Attest: ' Cititre rk. Mayor Protem of e Citylof Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 0 C3 O c„ Redlands, California April 19, 1938 7 O'clock, P. M. • Pursuant to adjournment en April 18, 1938, the City Council met in adjourned regular session, at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, Peterson and Acting Mayor Spoor, City Clerk Hook and Deputy Mrs. Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 18, 1938, at 10:00 O'clock, A. M. , relative to canvass of returns of the City election of April 12, 1938; of the regular meeting at 7:00 O'clock, P. M. , and of the installation of newly elected Councilmen, were read and approved. The Acting Mayor stated that the purpose of the meeting was to elect a permanent President of the Board (Mayor) , and recommended that nominations be made py secret ballot, no objections being raised, the Clerk was directed to supply each member with the necessary blank ballots. The ballots turned in resulted in nominations as follows: Councilman Krumm 2 Councilman Gunter 1 Councilman Peterson 2 Councilman Krumm then moved a recess of 10 minutes, motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp, and unanimously adopted. Upon re-assembling, Councilman Clapp moved an adjournment to Wednesday, April 20, 1938, at 7:00 O 'clock. P. M. Motion was lost by reason of no second. • Another ballot was ordered, and resulted as follows: Councilman Peterson 3 Councilman Spoor 2 Acting Mayor Spoor turned the gavel over to Mayor-elect Peterson, who thanked the members for the honor; sought the co-operation of each member and pledged his best efforts to a fair and just administration. Councilman Krumm then moved to adjourn to 7:00 O 'clock, P. M. , Monday, April 25, 1938, the motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, and the meeting declared adjourned accordingly. Attest: w /• , . I =' v/ i City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • 170 • Redlands, California April 23. 1938 11 O 'clock, A. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called by the Mayor, and held on the above date. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Treasurer Tripp. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was the consideration of certain matters pertaining to flood damages, etc. , and any matters properly coming before the Council. Paul Moffat, in behalf of the Golden Jubilee Committee sought aid of • the Council in bringing the United Attraction and Carnivals to the City as a part of the entertainment program and requested the City to waive the regular license fee in this instance, thus permitting the Jubilee Committee to receive 15% of the gross income, plus x;5.00 for each concession, toward expenses of the celebration. Upon motion of Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, the request of Mr. Moffat was granted. Mr. Moffat then presented the request of the Jubilee Committee for an appropriation of $250.00 for Street decorations for the occasion, stating that a decorating Company would do the decorating per plans of the Committee for the sum of $250.00. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted the appropriation was authorized and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable out of the General City Fund. FLOOD DAMAGES Engineer Hinckley explained to the Council the program of the County and Cities in united effort to obtain certain Federal funds for flood control work, with '. the County Supervisors acting as sponsors. The matter was discussed at some length, after which the following resolution was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm: WHEREAS, this community was subjected to a storm of • unprecedented magnitude in the first week of March of this year which destroyed all the protection work and walls constructed by this community during the past thirty years on the Santa Ana River and its tributaries for flood protection, and which storm has filled the channel with debris and left the City of Redlands and the adjacent territory in a precarious position with regards to life and property should even a minor storm arise, and WHEREAS this danger is further explained and shown by the fact that the business district of the City of Redlands has been built on the original channel of said stream and the recent storm has filled up the channel which the stream has been using and the stream now is in danger of changing its course to the original channel which is now improved property, and WHEREAS the assessed value of the property affected by this danger is of the value of fifteen million dollars, ($15,000,000.00) , and WHEREAS the City of Redlands and this community is without funds to replace the protection work necessary and to dredge the channel of said Santa Ana River and its tributaries, and 110 1' 1. to do the work that is necessary to relieve the present existing danger. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Redlands request and does hereby request that an appropriation be made from Federal Flood Control Funds to relieve the above described emergency, and that the Federal Government be asked to co-operate with this community and to construct or furnish funds for the construction of the necessary CO protection work. CSP WATER .I Water Commissioner Clapp sought the attitude of the Council relative to a water bill owed by E. D. Nickerson, for irrigation water last year, Mr. Nickerson desiring water for this year. It developed that he has recently reduced his total water • debt to the City, and Council members expressed the opinion that service be continued, with the understanding that he pays the current year bill monthly and make such •a men on previous year bill as is possible, and it was so ordered. The matter of Water Contract B with C. A. Puffer estate relative to correction as to area, etc. , was raised by Water Commissioner Clapp at request of Earl Harris, Manager of the estate. Referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. PARK_ The matter of preparation of temporary accomodations for the Federal Music Project Band for summer concerts at Sylvan Park was referred to Park Superintendent Ferguson. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City erc. Mayor of the City of Redlands, Cali ornia. 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - III Redlands, California April 25 , 1938 7 O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on April 19, 1938, the City Council met on above date at the regular place of meeting. Present : Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the adjourned meeting of April 19, 1938, and the special meeting of April 23, 1938, were read and approved. SCHOOL WEEK The Mayor advised that the High School students could not meet with the • City Council at the May 2nd meeting as had heretofore been planned. After some discuss- 172 • ion, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the school week program meeting with the Council was set for 2 o'clock, P. M. , May 4, 1938. I WATER Councilman Krumm brought up the matter of payment of Mill Creek Water Owners assessments now delinquent and suggested that $3,000.00 be paid at this time. Councilman Clapp called attention to the efforts of the former Council to discharge the City' s indebtedness for the Jackson and Bright ranches in Mill Creek, and the Attorney suggested that Councilman Krumm confer with him and look over the correspondence, etc. , relative to same, and the matter was referred to the City Attorney and Councilman Krumm for investigation and recommendation to this Board at as early date as possible. An agreement relative to extension of time to Clark S. Collins on payment • of a delinquent water bill of 5217.50, was presented by the Clerk, and after due consid- eration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the agreement was accepted and the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City, with Councilman Clapp not voting. A communication from J. J. Prendergast, President of East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, relative to affairs of the Company and the City was presented by the Clerk, and action was deferred till the next regular meeting, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter. CO_IMINICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Congressman Harry R. Sheppard relative to funds for flood damage relief; From California Sewage Works Association and the American Water Works Association, relative to meeting to be held at Stanford and the University of California on June 22-24, 1938. APPLICATION The application of (Miss) Betty Howard, 1007 Campus Avenue, for steno- graphic position with the City, was presented and ordered filed. RRSTGNAflON_ • The Clerk presented the resignations of Carlos G. Hilliard and D. C. Mock as members of the City Board of Health, which were ordered filed for future consideration. TREASURER'S BOND The Clerk presented the bond of City Treasurer Tripp in an increased sum of $20,000.00 per Council action March 7, 1938. The bond was accepted and placed on file, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted. LTQHOR The Clerk presented a notification from the State Board of Equalization advising of the application of Archie Schofield for on sale beer license-transfer, at Ernie's Cafe, 306 Orange Street, which was ordered filed. The Clerk sought the will of the Council as to disposal of such notifications, and after due consideration, upon directed motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, he was • 173 0 to refer them to a Committee composed of the Mayor, City Attorney and Chief of Police, with full power to act, with Councilman Gunter voting "Non . DRIVEWAY The application of the Richfield station for a driveway at its property on Highway 99 and State Street, filed with this Board, February 21, 1938, was referred CO to the Mayor and Engineer with power to act, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded Cqr CB by Councilman Gunter. ct PROJECTS The Clerk called attention to a proposed W. P. A. project before this Board on April 4, 1938, for rehabilitation of the water filter plant, etc. , in Mill • Creek, and authorized to be executed by the proper officials. The Mayor at the time declined to execute same. After consideration by Council members and Engineer, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the proper officials execute same II for and on behalf of the City was duly adopted, and so ordered. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute papers holding the W. P. A. harmless in projects 9254-S; 9257-S; 9356-S, and it was so ordered. HIGHWAY 99 Matters pertaining to Highway 99 assessment was brought up by the City Attorney and discussed at some length by Council members. The City Attorney recommended that A. S. Monroe, who acted in an advisory capacity during the Street proceedings, be employed to further assist in matters pertaining to the assessment. Councilman Krumm moved that Mr. Monroe be so employed at $35.00 a day, plus mileage, the maximum cost to not exceed $350.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and was duly adopted. The City Attorney presented the claim of Mr. Monroe for the sum of I $52. 80, unpaid balance of his claim for services rendered in Highway 99 proceedings, presented to 'this Board on June 24, 1936, in the sum of $552. 80, $500.00 of which was paid June 24, 1936. After due consideration, the said sum of $52. 80 was ordered paid, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, and charge • to Highway 99 Fund. STATE GRANGE PICNIC Councilman Clapp sought the further attitude of the Council relative to an effort to bring the State Grange picnic to Sylvan Park in October, and was directed to contact the Grange leaders and ascertain what was generally expected of the hostess City in the way of entertainment, etc. , and report back to this Board. JUBILEE CE EBRATION , Councilman Clapp presented a request of the Jubilee Celebration Committee for the services of electrician Tracy in the distribution and placing of II advertising matter in the district. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Gunter, the request was granted, services to be rendered at such time as will least interfere with his City work. • Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly 171 • adopted, all appointive officers and department heads now serving were re-appointed to ( serve at the pleasure: of this Board. Upon recommendation of the Mayor, and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the meeting adjourned to 7 o 'clock, P. M.,, Wednesday, April 27, 1938. Attest: f' i , IP •1/ c4/a e b City - • . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 27, 1938 7 O' clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on April 25 , 1938, the City Council met on above date at the reoular place of meeting . Present : Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the meeting of April 25, 1938, were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS The Clerk presented a communication from the State Board of Esu• lization advising that the application of T. Fukushima ( Jimmie ' s Grocery Store ) 1035 Calhoun Street, has been denied by the Board. The communication was ordered filed. PETITION Petition No. 4193, Maurice Clapp, for permission to construct a residence court on Lots 68, 71 & 72, Moore & Woodworth Brookside Sub. , and change the set back line to 15 feet and to change this particular section from First Residential 7one to Fourth Residential Zone, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Clapp • explained that the Planning Commission was favorable to such change and filed a letter from the President of the Commission to this effect . After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the petition was _granted, subject to favorable action by the Planning Commission, with Councilman Clapp not voting . FLOOD DAMAGES The Engineer discussed with Council members, and filed a letter from the State Department of Public Works, requesting a statement as to financial status of the City relative to its application for aid from the Emergency Fund, Chapter 11 , Statutes of 1938, Extra Session. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the matter was referred to the City Attorney and Engineer for reply. • 175 • STREET L IGHT DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm recommended and moved that the Street Lighting Department, as such, be discontinued and the work placed under the Street Department as a move toward greater economy. Councilman Spoor suggested more time for consideration and was supported by Councilman Gunter, and the motion received no second. Councilman Clapp expressed the e � opinion that an audit and survey be made of the several departments in an effort to C.t G determine where economy and greater efficiency may be had, and moved that the Mayor C✓ appoint a Committee to investigate and ascertain the cost of such program. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter, and declared adopted, with Councilman Spoor not voting and Councilman Krumm voting "No" . • ORANGE GROVE Councilman Krumm moved that the orange grove at the NW cor of Colton venue and Church Street , be offered for sale at a price in excess of $5,702. 27. Motion as seconded by Councilman Spoor and unanimously adopted. AUTO PARKING Mr. Ikerman, of the L .& L Paint Store, and in behalf of the business men on Orange Street in the Fisher Block requested the establishing of a 15 minute parking zone for the block. Action was deferred till next meeting, pending the appointment of Department Commissioners. DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONERS At this time the Mayor presented his list of Committee assignments as follows: Councilman Spoor --Finance, Ordinances and Cemetery Councilman Gunter --Streets, Fire, Buildings and Building Department Councilman Krumm --Police, City Judge and Health Department Councilman Clapp --Parks, Unemployment Relief and Charity Mayor Peterson --Purchasing Agent and Water Department Councilman Clapp moved the approval of the list as submitted, the motion was seconded by Ilouncilman Gunter . Councilman Krumm voiced a protest to the recommendations. Councilman • IIrurnm and the present Water Commissioner Clapp quoted data and figures relative to Operation of the Water Department the past two years and prior thereto. Councilman Spoor moved that the list be referred back to the Mayor for further consideration. The motion Las seconded by Councilman Krumm, and on roll call was declared lost, the Mayor voting "No" . Councilman Clapp then called for the previous question, which upon roll call resulted in app oval of the list as recommended, the Mayor voting "Aye" . No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest : 247: _, ', - ( ityClerk. Mayor of they of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Tin�+il: 176 • Redlands, California May 2, 1938 7 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, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the adjourned meeting of April 27, 1938, were read and approved. In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Clapp was named to act during this session. • ORAL The Mayor advised that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present . Mrs. Gunning, 96 San Gorgonio Drive, as spokesman for property 111 owners and residents in the Moore & Woodworth Brookside Subduvision who were present in numbers, protested a contemplated change in the set back line and zoning of a portion of the subdivision, per Petition #4193, Maurice Clapp, filed with this Board April 27, 1938, Mrs . Gunning asked for the reading of a protest signed by practically all the property owners and residents in the subdivision. The Clerk read the protest, which was ordered filed. The matter was discussed at some length by protestants, members of the Council, President of the Planning Commission and ars. Maurice Clapp, after which, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, action was deferred until 2 O 'clock, P. M. May 4, 1938, with Councilman Clapp not voting. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the 20-30 Club relative to a clean-up and paint-up campaign before the coming Golden Jubilee Celebration, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with power to act. A communication from Ashton Tatnall, son of R. R. Tatnall, recently deceased, advising that the insurance business operated by his father is now in the hands of Benj . D. Johnson, was presented and ordered filed. • A communication from Faulkner, Oakes & Faulkner, Certified Public Account- ants, Los Angeles, desiring to submit a proposal for a City audit and/or survey, was presented and ordered filed for future reference. APPLICAT_TDN The application of Mrs. W. B . Pool 907 E. Central Avenue, for position as Cashier at the plunge, and the Application of Bernard L. Burk, 832 Stillman Avenue for position of life guard at the plunge, were presented and ordered filed. The application of Jas E. O 'Brien for permission to erect a bill board sign at the NE cor. Beacon Street (Highway 99) and 9th Street, per plat attached, was presented and ordered filed. The application having been approved by the Building Inspec- tor and Street Commissioner was granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by • 177 • Councilman Krumm. ' PORTS Report of the Clerk for the quarter ending March 31, 1938, the City Judge and Building Inspector and list of purchases for the month of April, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. C*J C,? PLANNING COMMISSION C The report of the Planning Commission meeting held at 2 O 'clock, P. M. , `' April 28. 1938, was presented and ordered filed, with recommendations as follows: Petition of W. T . Gibson for removal of 2 gravilla trees at 1304 Summit Ave. B, was recommended that petition be i ranted. • Petition of T. Feenstra, Jr. for permission to erect a house on Lot 59, San Gorgonio Dr. with a 15 foot set back, was recommended that petition be granted. Petition of Maurice Clapp for permission to erect a residence court on Lots 68, 71 & 72, Moore a Woodworth Brookside Sub. , West State Street, was recommended that petition be granted, providing for restrictions to these three lots as per the 4th Residential Zone. The recommendation of the Commission relative to petition of W. T. Gibson was approved upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The recommendation of the Commission relative to petitions of T. Feenstra, Jr. , and Maurice Clapp was held over for consideration andaction at the meeting of this Council at 2 O 'clock, P. M. , May 4, 1938. EMPLOYEES _ Councilman Clapp recommended and moved that Jas Hardman and Paul Maley employees of the City for more than six months, be placed on the regular monthly payroll on and after July 1, 1938. Motion seconded by Councilman Gunter and duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm not voting. Councilman Krumm suggested that the matter of salary and wages and hours of employment be thoroughly considered at next budget making time, and it was so agreed to by other members . WATER • A request of Walter Page, 902 College Avenue, for a pipe line on Kincaid Street, for service to his property, requiring approximately 600 feet of pipe, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the request was granted under supervision of the Engineer. (East Lugonia Mutual Water Company) The Clerk presented a communication from J. J. Prendergast, President of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company, suggesting appointment of a Committee to confer with the Company relative to matters of interest to the City and Company. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the Mayor and Engineer were appointed to confer with the Company and report back to this Board. (Mill Creek Water Owners) Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- • man Clapp, a payment of approximately $3,000.00 to Mill Creek Water Owners to apply on 178 • Edison Company and Bright ranch purchases, was authorized, payable out of the Water Department Fund., (Rates) Councilman Krumm recommended a change in water rates, fixing the outside domestic-minimum rate for 1700 cubic feet, at $1.60 and irrigation at 500 per inch, and the inside rate for irrigation at 400 per inch. Referred to the Mayor and Engineer for investigation and report to this Board at as early date as possible. (Operation) Councilman Clapp read and filed a summary of the operations of the Water Department during his Commissionership, and Councilman Krumm quoted figures and data • along the same line when he was in charge of the Department. AUTO PARKING The question of shorter time parking zones in the business district was considered and Councilman Krumm recommended 10 minute zones at the ends of each black in the district between Fourth & Sixth Streets, and Vine and Central. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the recommendation was approved and referred to the Police Commissioner and Engineer with power to act. CERMET ERY Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Clapp, duly adopted, the Superintendent of the Cemetery was authorized to hire the necessary extra help to make the annual clean-up of the Cemetery grounds. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUND Upon recommendation of Treasurer Tripp and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized to make such investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds on hand to give the greatest revenue to the fund in securities properly qualifying for such investment, and report their acts to this 111 Board. BUSTNESS LTCENSFS Business License Collector Tripp reported collections above last year, but advised of a few who persistently refused to pay and sought the attitude of the • Council as to its wishes in the matter. After due consideration, upon motion of Council- man Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Collector was authorized and directed to take such steps as necessary to enforce the Ordinance. The question of business license for local merchants for operating on public property during the Jubilee celebration was considered, and the fee to the City was waived for all merchants now holding a regular Business License and applicants for such operations during the Celebration were referred to the Jubilee Committee. HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney requested further time for consideration of matters. pertaining to the assessment under Ordinance of Intention No . 773, and Councilman Krumm moved the adootion of Resolution No. 535, as follows: S. 179 • WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands, has continued the time of hearing of objections to the assessment in connection with Ordinance of Intention No. 773, and the time of confirmation and or modifi- cation of the said assessment, until the data and time of this Council meeting, to-wit: the hour of 7:00 O'clock, P. M. of this 2nd day of May, 1938, and the foregoing matter in connection with the assessment is now before this Council, and it is found advisable to continue the hearing on the same CIuntil the first regular meeting of the City Council in the month of June, 1938; CJ <% NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: That the hearing in the matter of the confirmation of the assessment for the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues and the opening of new streets in connection therewith, as contemplated • by Ordinance of Intention No. 773 be continued and adjourned to the regular meeting of the City Council to be held on June 6th, 1938, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock, P. M. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of Redlands, California. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimously adopted. ' _MIME Councilman Clapp advised the Board of needed repairs to the Municipal Plunge, estimated to cost about $400.00. Action was deferred to 2:00 O 'clock, P. M. , May 4, 1938, for additional data, etc . STREET LIGHT DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm again recommended and moved that the Street Lighting Department be discontinued, and that Street Lighting be placed with the Street Deoartment. The motion was declared lost by reason of no second, other Council members assured him his recommendation was being considered but they were not ready to act at this time. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting _d 'ou neo to May 4, 1938, at 2:00 O'clock, P. M. Attest: A-'/(--1‘./n/P) < i��GC� 4111. ,ttotiryo City la erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 4, 1938 2 O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on May 2, 1938, the City Council met on the above date at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Attorney Wilson. 411 The Mayor called the meeting to order and explained the presence of a 180 • number of High School students as a part of "Youth Week" at the local schools, and called upon the student Councilmen to select a Mayor. Upon motion duly seconded and unanimously adopted, Charles Ziilch was chosen, and Mayor Peterson turned the gavel over to student Mayor Ziilch. The Student Mayor called for reading of the minutes of the last meeting, whereupon Student Clerk A. Simonds read the minutes, which were duly approved after minor corrections were made. The Student Mayor then stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. A. D. Knight, 75 N. Buena Vista Street, addressed the Board in objection to proposed change in set back line and/or zone district in the • Moore x Woodworth Brookside Sub. , occasioned by Petition No. 4193, Maurice Clapp, relative to Lots 68, 71 &. 72 in said Subdivision. The matter was considered at some length by Council members and property owners, Councilman Clapp stating he planned on an improvement that would be a credit to the neighborhood, but that the property is for sale, providing some action is had in a day or so. He stated that a building permit has been granted him for Lot 72, with no contemplated change in Zone or set back line. No further action was taken in the matter. The petition of T. Feenstra, Jr. for change in set back line on Lot 59, said Subdivision, was laid over till next meeting. STREET LIGHTING Councilman Kru!mn again moved that the Street Lighting Department, as such, be abolished and that the Street Lighting work be placed in the Street Depart- ment as it was prior to this fiscal year. The motion was declared lost for lack of a second. Councilman Krumm then moved to adjourn to 7 O'clock, P. M. , May 9, 1938, seconded by Councilman Clapp. Student Mayor Ziilch and other students together with Prof. Shaper, Principal of the High School, expressed appreciation for the fine co- operation of Council members and officials, and the meeting was declared adjourned to 7:00 O'clock, P. M. , May 9, 1938. Attest: • City Cle Mayo of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - O - • 1:8 1. • Redlands, California May 9, 1938 I7 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 Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, `t City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. C4 L) (..:3 The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 4, 1938, were read et .--0 and approved. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having • matters to present. Mrs. Barry Dibble, representing the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club, addressed the Council in a plea for clean-up of the parkways on Highway 99, west of Orange Street, and for Council action relative to care of shrubbery .' and plantings made by the State Highway Division under agreement with the City on December 18, 1935. The matters were considered at some length by Council members and Mrs. Dibble, Isaac Ford and Mrs. Findlay of the Beautification Confmittee, resulting in a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, unanimously adopted, that the clean-uo be made and that the City carry out its part of the agreement with the State Highway Division, per Resolution of December 18, 1935, under supervision of the Park Department. PTITION Petition No. 4.194., Thys Feenstra, Jr. , heretofore presented to and approved by the Planning Commission for a change in the 25 foot set back line on Lot 59 of Moore & Woodworth Brookside Subdivision to a 15 foot line, was again considered. The Clerk presented written consent of adjoining property owners, and the petition of II Mr. Feenstra was granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor. Petition No. 4193, Maurice Clapp, relative to building on Lots 71 and 72 of Moore & Woodworth Brookside Subdivision (Lot 68 having been sold since filing of the (petition) not conforming to building code requirements, was continued, pending the filing • (with this Board a plan or diagram of the proposed building. Petition No . 4195, Redlands Investment Company, for permission to cut the curb for a 12 foot driveway at 12 Cajon Street, was presented and referred to the Street Commissioner and Engineer for investigation and recommendation. Petition No. 4196, E. J. Berger and Myrtle Smith, for a street light on blark Street, between Michigan and Center Streets, was presented and ordered filed, pending la survey of the Street Lighting System. APPLICATIONS _ II The following applications for installation of signs, were presented and duly granted, having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner: L & L Paint Store 2 Orange Street D. Stanton 518 Orange Street S 182 • Application of Darrel M. Deen, for position of life guard at the plungd, was presented and ordered filed. CO_. T�ILCATIONS A communication from the Mayor of Pomona, advising of a joint meeting of the Citrus Belt and Los Angeles County Leagues of Municipalities at Pomona on the evening of May 19, 1938, was presented and ordered filed. Being the opening night of the Redlands Golden Jubilee Celebration, no reservations for dinner were made, but a suggestllon that representatives of the Jubilee Celebration Committee attend, met with approval of Council members and the Clerk was directed to convey the suggestion to said Committee. A communication from Louis Rabenstein, relative to liquor license • .ermits was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was directed to advise Mr. Rabenste'n that such action had been taken, but that action upon each specific application is what 4 - .t- Boa._d of Eoualization Prefers. A communication from Chas H. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, protesting certain stop signs, particularly at Cajon Street and Fern Avenue, was presented and ordered filed, pending a survey of present boulevard stops, etc. A communication from State Engineer' s Department of Public Works, acknowledging receipt of statement of financial status of this City in connection with application for emergency flood funds, was presented and ordered filed. TJRPARv A communication from C. G. White, President of the Board of Library Trustees, relative to vacations of Library employees and the tax rate for the coming fiscal year, was presented and ordered filed. DAMAGE SILT A communication from Attorney Ernest J. Kubeck and copy of order of dismissal in the case of Anna S. Lyon vs City of Redlands, et al, were presented and ordered filed. (Settlement-$1650.00) RESOLUTION (Re, Death of J. J. Suess) The Clerk advised the Council of the recent death of J. J. Suess, former Mayor of the City of Redlands, and the following Resolution was unanimously • adopted: WHEREAS, an allwise Providence has taken from us Mr. J. J. Suess; and WHEREAS, Mr. Suess 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 and outstanding citizen, NOW 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. Suess. 411 183 • ILLNESS IIThe serious illness of former Councilman Stutt was stated by Councilman Krumm and the Clerk was directed to convey to Mr. Stutt, with flowers, the sincere wishes of this Board for his speedy recovery. WATER—RATES CO Councilman Krumm again recommended and moved the adoption of water rate Cq effective June 1, 1938, as follows: r Irrigation inside City 400 per inch II outside " 500 " " Domestic inside City minimum $1.40 for 1700 cu.ft. I' outside " n $1.60 " " . " " • The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter, and after due consideration was duly adopted, with Councilman Clapp not voting. Councilman Krumm then stated that he would soon submit an adjusted II general water rate schedule for consideration of the Board. STREET LIGHTING Councilman Krumm again recommended and moved the discontinuance of the Street Lighting Department, but received no second. Councilman Gunter made inquiry 'relative to expenses connected with the department, after which he moved that the street li:htin_ be 'laced in the Street De.artment with separate accounting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp, and duly adopted, with Councilman Spoor voting "No" . W. P A. and a4 GAS TAX Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the Engineer was authorized and directed to prepare a proposed project for btreet improvement under W. P. A. and Qu' Gas Tax. DOIRD OF HEALTH IIThe resignations of Drs. Hilliard and Mock as members of the Board of Health, presented to this Council at its meeting on April 25, 1938, were next considered, and upon motion duly made and unanimously adopted, the Council declined to accept the resignations and directed the Clerk to convey same to the Doctors with an expression of • I'appreciation of this Council for their past service and for their willingness to continue. PLUNGE The question of repairs to the plunge was left in the hands of the Mayor in d Park Commissioner with power to act. MISCELLANEOUS The question of pedestrian. lanes, boulevard stops, street lighting, Standard Oil Company right of way, were continued pending a survey by the Mayor and Council members to be made Wednesday P. M. and Thursday A. M. of this week to better acquaint II themselves with the problems involved. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest; ___e!:(40 (it (Aar) City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 184 • Redlands, California May 16, 1938 7 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, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. CLAIMS - DAMAGES Rev. R. A. Miner addressed the Council in request for action upon the • claim of Mrs. Alice Snow, 922 Sixth Street, for damages in the sum of approximately $75.00 caused by sewage overflow, filed with the Council April 18, 1938, and referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. The Attorney recommended a denial of all liability in the matter, and after due consideration and discussion, Councilman Clapp moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to investigate Mrs. Snow' s claim and report its findings to this hoard. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter, and duly adopted, with Councilmen Krumm and Spoor not voting. The Mayor named Councilmen Clapp and Gunter and Engineer Hinckley as the Committee. A communication from R. L. Moss, 1408 Texas Street, claiming damages to berries and berry vines by dust and dirt from Street work in the summer of 1937, was presented. and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Mayor was authorized and directed to appoint a Committee for investigation and report to this Board. The Mayor named Councilmen Clapp and Gunter and Engineer Hinckley as the Committee. BOULEVARD STOPS Chas. Neyhart, 1147 Webster Street, addressed the Hoard in a further protest of boulevard stops, especially at Cajon Street and Fern Avenue. Boulevard stops were considered in general and upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, a resolution was passed providing for the • removal of the boulevard stop on Center Street at Cypress Avenue. Action relative to other streets was deferred for further consideration. STREET LIGHTING Wm J. Hansen, 919 Stillman Avenue, personally urged that due considera- tion be given Stillman Avenue in the proposed program of better Street lighting. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Division of Highways, relative to ¢ gas tax allocation apportionment for the fiscal year 1937-38, and estimate for fiscal year 1938- 39, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from State Department of Motor Vehicles, relative to traffic safety program, was presented and referred to the Chief of Police. • 185 • A communication from Mrs. J. J. Suess and family acknowledging receipt of exoression of sympathy of this Board at the passing of Mr. Suess, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Emery E. Olson, Dean of University of Southern Calif- ornia, relative to Government Service Co-operative Project, was presented and referred CO C\P to the Mayor. APPLICATIONS (Signs) The application of Buxton Neon Sign Company for permission to hang a sign over the sidewalk at 338 Orange Street, for H. J. Haeussler, and • The application of George Pratt to erect a sign on the property of G. L. Nelson at Highway 99 and New York Street, were presented and granted, having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer and health Department for the month of April, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. Attorney Wilson reported that the City (Water Dept.) has been adjudged a general creditor in the bankruptcy of Kountze Bros. , New York, and filed correspondenc- relative to same. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of May 14, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Plans showing location of proposed houses on Clapp property on West State Street, were approved as to location. Petition of P. O. Simpson for tea-room and lunch stand at SE cor. East Colton Avenue and Division Street, was recommended that a public meeting be called on the matter. The recommendation of the Commission relative to the Clapp property on West State Street was approved per plans filed; the recommendation relative to petition of P. 0. Simpson was aooroved and public hearing set for May 23 , 1938, t 7 o 'clock, P. M. in these Chambers; the recommendation of appointment of C. A. Maccubbin as Secretary of the • Commission was duly approved. The matter of request of E. H. Spoor for permission to build a garage at his home--1224 Monterey B, nearer the street line than the Buildin: Code re.uires, here- tofore before this Board and referred back to the Planning Commission, was again consid- ered, and a Committee composed of Councilmen Krumm and Clapp and the Building Inspector, was named to confer with the Planning Commission and report their recommendations to this Board, Councilman Spoor not voting. LIQUOR The Clerk presented notification from State Board of Equalization of the filing of an application for transfer of On Sale Beer permit at 104. East Central Avenue (Mac 's Lunch) , which was ordered filed. • 186 • RESOLUTION (re: Death of W. Frank Stutt) The Clerk advised the Council of the recent death of W. Frank Stutt, former Councilman of the City of Redlands, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, an allwise Providence has taken from us Mr. W. Frank Stutt; and WHEREAS, Mr. Stutt 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 and outstanding citizen, NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City • Council hereby express its deepest regrets in the passing of Mr. Stutt; that said Resolution be spread upon the records of this Council and a copy transmitted to Mr. Robert Leith, a helf brother. FIRE HOSE Upon recommendation of the Fire Commissioner and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the purchase of 400 feet of 1z inch fire hose was authorized. GOLDEN JUBILEE A. B. Drake, representing the Golden Jubilee Committee, requested that a City wide holiday be declared for the parade Saturday A. M. , May 21, 1938. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the request was granted and the Mayor was authorized and directed to issue a proclamation accordingly. ROADWAY In the matter of the Standard Oil Company and Redlands Oil Company request for right of way from their tanks to Highway 99, considered at the meeting of this Boarll on February 21, 1938, the City Attorney presented a sketch of the right of way, which was ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the recommedation of the Beautification Committee relative to same was approved, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers and present same to this Board foil • ratification, with Councilman Spoor absent from the Chamber at roll call. CUT CURB Petition No. 4195, Redlands Investment Company, for permission to cut the curb at 12 Cajon Street for driveway, filed with this Board at the last meeting was next considered and upon recommendation of the Street Commissioner a 10 minute parking zone instead was established and the Engineer was directed to post same accordingly. WATER RATS S�HEp�1� _ _ Councilman Krumm presented and recommended the adoption of the following schedule of water rates: DOMESTIC: 5/8" meter $1.30 for 1600 cu ft Base 8¢ 1" " 2.00 " 2500 It 0 lin 112.50 " 3100 " • 187 • 2" meter $4.00 for 5000 Cu ft I 3" n 10.00 " 12500 " iii " 12.50 " 15600 " Next 20,000 cu ft 5¢ per 100 cu ft Above 20,000 " 3¢ " 100 " 7:1 IRRIGATION RATE: `4 Minimum $4.00 for 2" meter or larger C3' c 2.3¢ per 100 cu ft thereafter d Gravity water 40¢ per day inch Councilman Clapp moved that the schedule be adopted, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The • natter was discussed at great length and upon roll call was.-declared lost with Council- man Krumm declining to vote after Councilman Clapp had voted "No" . Councilman Krumm '� then moved to table the schedule, was seconded by Councilman Spoor and unanimously adopted. IAUTO - TRUCK Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, duly seconded and adopted, sealed proposals were authorized to be called for supplying the City with one four door standard sedan auto and one 1* ton, flat body,Woo94oist truck (per specifica- tions on file with City Engineer) , for use of the Engineer, Street and Water Departments. Proposals to be opened at the regular meeting on June 6, 1938. MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 30, 1938, was announced as Memorial Day. A request was presented by Councilman Krumm for an appropriation of approximately $30.00 for rental of a loud speaker and programs for the occasion at the bowl, which was granted upon motion duly seconded and adopted. DEEDS Deeds from the Redlands Community Hospital Association and L. Helmer Ek and wife for portion of Laurel Road were presented, acce 'ted and ordered laced of _ - o a RESOLUTION NO. 536 (Close portion of Laurel Boad) • Upon request of the Redlands Community Hospital, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution of Intention No. 536, which provides for the closing of a portion of Laurel Road and widening a portion of said road as shown on Terracina Park map, and all matters and things as set forth in said Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 537 (Flood Funds) The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 537 relating to the City 's application for flood relief funds, which was adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board and ordered filed, copies to be sent to the Governor. I CLAIM - DEMAND The claim of Hill, Morgan & Bledsoe for balance of legal services and costs advanced, relative to Highway 99 proceedings, in the sum of $600.70 was ordered paid out of Highway 99 Fund. • s 188 • TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the City Treasurer and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the sum of $1,000.00 was ordered transferred from the Street Improvement Fund to Highway 99 Fund. CEMETERY ENDOWMENT FUNDS The Treasurer advised of the probable investment of Cemetery Endowment Funds in an amount of approximately $13,000.00 to earn better than 3%, with full report when consummated. BUDGET In a communication the Clerk placed before the Council members copies of the present fiscal year budget and other data relating to preparation of the next year • budget. The communication was ordered filed. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss - loner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to May 23, 1938, at 7:00 O 'clock, P. M. Attest: tr 14-1 # 6P1 an.) City C erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 23, 1938 7 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, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp and Attorney Wilson. • Absent: Councilman Spoor and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. APPLICATIONS The application of Home Furniture Companyto hang a sign over the side- walk, NE cor State and Fifth Streets, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the request was granted, same having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. , The Mayor then announced that the Board was ready to consider Petition No. 4.197, P. O. Simpson, for permission to erect a building at the SE cor of Colton Avenue and Division Street, for combination residence and business, per plans filed, and for which this public hearing was called. Several written protests to the granting of • 189 • the petition were presented and ordered filed, and a number of residents and property owners of the district voiced their protests. The matter was considered at some length by petitioner, protestants, Planning Commission members and Councilmen, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the Petition be denied, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. TRANSPORTATION Councilman Krumm suggested and urged that Council members give consider- <11 ation and study to its policy of payments for transportation of workers on W. P. A. projects in Mill Creek, expressing the opinion that it is contrary to the policy of the Government and creates dissatisfaction with other groups not receiving such benefits. • RESOLUTION The Mayor, members of the Council and officials, commented upon the success of the recent Golden Jubilee Celebration, and unanimously adopted a vote of thanks and appreciation for the fine spirit of co-operation shown by Capt. F. J. Freeman, State Motor Patrol, San Bernardino; Mayor Johnson, San Bernardino; Jo Hayden, Police Chief, San Bernardino; Mayor Harford, Colton; John A. Miller, Police Chief, Colton; Emmet Shay, Sheriff, San Bernardino County, in participating in the parade and celebra- tion, and to each and every one who in any way contributed to the success of the occasion. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjournej. Attest: /1174M1-5 � Q 62e-ett-4,710 City Cork. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. II - 0 0 u - 0 - 0 Redlands, California June 6, 1938 • 7 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, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. Reading of the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of =+gay 23, 1938, was deferred temporarily, and the Mayor announced that the Board was ready to hear from anyone in the audience having matters to present. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Mrs. C. S. Lombard, representing the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club, addressed the Board in request for action to ban bill boards along • Highway 99, and exhibited maps showing location of such boards at this time. The matter 190 • was discussed at some length by Council members and members of the Beautification Committee, but action was deferred for further consideration and the City Attorney was requested to ascertain the powers of the Council in such matters. Mrs. Lyman M. King, Jr. , addressed the Board, submitting an artists map of the City showing points of interest, etc. , prepared at suggestion of the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club, and advised that the maps could be purchased for $2.45 each, framed, or 75t each without frame. The work was commended by Council members and officials and several copies were ordered. MENTONE - WATER A large delegation of water users in the Mentone area were present and • H. M. Price, realtor, Attorney Harrawood and others voiced the protest of the delegation to the proposed increase in water rates for that area. The Clerk presented the written protest of the Mentone Chamber of Commerce, which was ordered filed. The matter was considered and discussed by Council members and others relative to rates and service, the Mayor assuring the delegation that the City was endeavoring to improve the service and that an equitable rate would be arrived at between inside and outside of City consumers, one which he felt sure would be generally satisfactory to all concerned, and . no further action was taken. Councilman Spoor entered the Council Chamber during the consideration of 1 the Mentone Water matter and took his place at the Council table. At this time the Mayor called for the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved as read. SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT E. J . Olsten, of the University of Southern California, addressed the Council relative to the Institute of Government to be held at the University on June 13 to 17, 1938. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, one membership at $25.00 was authorized for use of Council members and/or employees wishing to attend. ORANGE GROVE Geo J. Fowler, Realtor, representing E. W. Van Houten, addressed the • Board in request for a 90 day option on the City' s grove at NW cor of Colton Avenue and Church Street, for subdivision purposes. After consideration and discussion, the option was duly authorized, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the sale price and details to be determined and necessary papers executed by the Mayor for and on behalf of the City, the price td be not less than the amount the City has invested in the property. WORKERS' ALLIANCE Mr. Reynolds and 'rs. Ann Davies, representatives of the "Workers' Alliance", addressed the Council relative to the policy of the City as to transportation payment for W. P. A. workers, and urged that the present policy be continued. The matter was discussed at some length, the representatives being informed that the City would • 1. 9 411 probably change its policy from the supplemental cash payment plan to use of its own II equipment for transportation. BIDS This being the time advertised for bids for a truck and auto, the follow- ing proposals were submitted: Auto Truck CO Lange & Runkel Chevrolet $ 03.40 $ 1145 .00 c3 A. Osbun Company (85 H.P.) Ford 769 .34 1215 .40 0 II (60 H.P. ) " 742.97 Service Motor Company Dodge 959.00 1173.70 A. C. Almind Studebaker 1072.66 1390. 50 DeVore Oldsmobile Company Oldsmobile 911.00 Cochran & Nichols Indiana 1435 .00 plus to Riverside Tractor & Equip. Co. Reo 1363.36 " H Curtis V. Edwards International 1372.62 • Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the proposals were filed for consideration and action on June 14, 1938 . FISH HATCHERY IIInformation having come to the Council that the State was contemplating the re-building of the Dolly Varden Hatchery in Mill Creek, the City Attorney and to Engineer were authorized and directed/kgep in t.n„rh with the situation and on behalf of this City and Council oppose any and every move to establish such plant or plants that might contaminate the waters of Mill Creek. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Clerk, Judge, Building Inspector and Fire Department, and list of purchases for the month of May, 1938, wer1presented and ordered filed. Report of the California Water & Telephone Company for the calendar year of 1937, showing the sum of $1326.85 due as franchise tax for said year was presented and ordered filed. A check covering said amount was ordered turned into the Treasury to II the credit of the General City Fund. Notification of the State Board of Equalization relative to application for transfer of on sale beer license at 305 West Colton Avenue, was presented and order"- ed rder-ed filed. • PLANNING COiMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of June 6, 1938, at 9 o 'clock, A. M. , was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Ted Nelson to erect a dwelling on College Avenue to within three feet of the property line instead of four feet, was recommended that petition be granted. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendation of the Commission was approved. In the matter of change in set back line relative to E. H. Spoor property II in Crescent Heights, referred to a committee at the meeting of May 16, 1938, the Build- ing Inspector speaking for the committee recommended that the request of Mr. Spoor be granted, (though it appears unnecessary upon a recheck of the premises) and it was so ordered. 192 • APPLICATION • The application of Louise Bauer, 533 Brookside Avenue, for clerical I position, and of Joe Butler, 513 Sixth Street, for position as Janitor, werelpresented and ordered filed. The application of Peter D. Kunzenga, 611 Lawton Street, for premission to operate an eating place on wheels, on the streets of the City and at such places as designated by the Council, was presented and referred to the Health Commissioner, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted . P. E. RAILWAY COMPANY - Franchise Petition of the Pacific Electric Railway Company for franchise on • San Bernardino Avenue between Clay Street and the West City Limits was presented and ordered filed for future consideration and action. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Gov. Merriam acknowledging receipt of conies of I Resolution #537, relative to flood control funds, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Rev. D. H. Klinefelter, relative to extension of sewer north on Clay Street, etc. , was presented and ordered filed, and the Clerk was directed to advise him of the usual procedure in such matters. A communication from Executive Secretary of the League of California Municipalities filing a pamphlet on Civil Service rules and regulations, was presented and ordered filed. HIGHWAY 99 The City Attorney presented Resolution No . 538, continuing the hearing and matters pertaining to the assessment under Ordinance of Intention No. 773, Highway 99 proceedings, to June 14, 1938, which was unanimously adopted upon motion of Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor. II FINANCIAL Councilman Clapp, speaking for the Committee to whom the matter was referred at the meeting of May 16 , 1938, recommended and moved that the claim of R. L. Moss, 1408 Texas Street, for damages to his berries and vines caused by dirt and • dust from street work in 1937, be allowed in the sum of $12.45, motion seconded by Councilman Gunter, and duly adopted, payable out of the General City Fund. The Finance Commissioner sought the attitude of the Council relative to aporoval for supplemental payment of laborers--demand Nos. 24366 to 24397, inclusive, for work in Mill Creek, the legality of which expenditure is questioned by the. City Treasurer on the grounds that the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company is a beneficiary by the expenditure and is not contributing to the cost. The matter was discussed at some length after which the Finance Commissioner was authorized and directed to approve same I for payment, $12.00 out of the General City Fund and $797.25 out of the Water Deoattment Fund. TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the City Clerk, and motion of Councilman Spoor, • 1°3 • seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the sum of 6684.64 was ordered transferred from the Property Owners Project Fund to the General City Fund, for reimbursement of the Street Department for expenditures per list of the Engineer. PUBLIC - _PRTNT1 NG Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly CO adopted, the Clerk was directed to obtain proposals for City printing for the ensuing nP rPn fiscal year, to be opened on June 20, . 1938. 5th AVENUE POOL The mayor advised the Council that certain parties desired to purchase or, lease the old reservoir and grounds on Fifth Avenue near East Highland Avenue for swim- .' ming pool. Referred to Councilmen Spoor and Clapp and Engineer Hinckley for investiga- tion and recommendation. CTTY MOTO&_EQ iIPMENT Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, and motion of Councilman Gunter, duly seconded and adopted, all motor equipment belonging to the City was ordered stored at the City barns, except those specifically exempted by the Mayor and Engineer. MISCELLANEOUS The question of emoloyment of non-residents of the City on City work; repairs, etc. to the filter plant and water lines in Mill Creek, were discussed, and together with East Lugonia Mutual Water Company matter; East Pioneer Avenue right of wak for street, etc. , were continued for further consideration. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to Tuesday,June 14, 1938, at 7 o 'clock, P. M. Attest: City erk. / Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California June 14. 1938 7 O ' clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment on June 6, 1938, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley, and A. B. Monroe, consult- ant in Highway 99 proceedings. Absent: Councilman Spoor. • Upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion duly made, secondedand. adoote '. , 194 • the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was postponed to the next regular meeting) q _SOP MUNITY 'n /al . @sitci1415% The question of amount of annual appropriation of the City toward the expense of summer concerts at the bowl was brought up by the Mayor, Councilman Gunter recommended and moved that the sum of $2000.00 be appropriated, per plans of last year, the motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp. Councilman Krumm voiced his protest to the amount and suggested *1500.00, provided City finances would justify it and urged that no action be taken until budget making time in a few weeks. The question being called, resulted in adoption of the motion appropriating 82000.00, by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Gunter Noes: Councilman Krumm • Absent: Councilman Spoor Mayor Peterson voted "Aye'' and declared the motion carried. Councilman Clapp at this time requested and was granted leave of absence from the meeting to fulfill another engagement. HIGHWAY #9_9 The Clerk advised the Council that this was the time and place fixed for the continued hearing in the matter of the assessment for the oppening and widening of East and West Central Avenues, and the extensions thereof, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, adopted on the 21st day of February, 1934. 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 and that such objections or appeals had previously been presented to the City Council. The Mayor suggested that, in view of the long delay through court action, all such objections or appeals be again read, whereupon the Clerk a_ain presented written appeals or objections from the following property owners: H. A. Bremmer 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 Estate • Fred A. Hill C. E. Bowlsby, et al T. A. Gaume, et al Charles E. Bowl_sbv L. W. Gist, et al Geo. S. Biagin, et al Christine Lindenberg Elephant Orchards Sunset Orange Company Reference is hereby made to the written appeals gr objections on file for all particulars. 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. Whereupon, Miss Christine Lindenberg, Mrs. A. Killian, Frank W. Moore, Dr. C. S. Lombard, G. S. Biggin and Attorneys U. F. Lewis, Russell Goodwin and H. 0. Earrawood entered verbal protests and endorsed the written protests filed. Councilman Spoor, who entered the Council Chamber during the reading of the protests, suggested that the Council recess for ten minutes, and upon motion of Coun- • 195 • cilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, it was so ordered. 'II ' Upon re-assembling, the following order was entered: All interested persons having been given full opportunity to show cause why said assessment should not be confirmed and all appeals or objections presented having been heard and fully considered, thereupon it was moved by Councilman Krumm that all appeals or objections, both written and oral, be and each of same are overruled and Cci R denied, and that the Street Superintendent be and he is hereby ordered to alter and modify the said assessment in the following particulars, to-wit: That the interest item on the front sheet to be paid to the various parties entitled thereto be altered and modified from $17, 542.95 to $32,701.30. • That the aid item shown on said front sheet as "further amount contributed by the City of Redlands from State Gas Tax alloted to the City" be altered and modified from $60,000.00 to $82,414.11. II That the total assessment amount be altered and modified from $$77,206.89 to $69,951.13. That assessment No. 20 be omitted and that in lieu thereof, assessment numbers 20a and 20b be addedand that the description of saidnew assessments shall read as follows: Assessment No. 20a. Portion of Block 30, Barton Ranch, Book 6, Page 19, Bounded on the South by West State Street; on the west by Texas Street; on the north by West Central Avenue and on the east by a line 12 feet Westerly from and parallel with the east line of said Block 30. Assessment No. 20b. Portion of Block 30, Barton Ranch, Book 6, Page 19, described as follows: Easterly 12 feet of said Block 30, lying between West Central Avenue and West State Street. That the amount of the various assessments as shown in the assessment now II on file with the City Clerk be altered and modified to conform to the following schedule, to-wit: Asst. No. From To Asst. No. From To $ 289.4.2 $ 345. 34 15. $ `To $ T.25 2. 329.30 358.78 16. 92.00 114.70 • 1.00 Nil Omitted 4. 387.36 447.12 18. 552.06 688.26 j2 74.30 81.46 Omitted 6 . 470. 50 543.09 20. 436 .02 (See Nos. 20a & 20b) 1, 637.17 673.42 21. 392.40 437.94 91.75 105.90 22. 404. 55 439.41 2• 141.15 25.06 23. 150.00 162.93 10. 376.40 313. 87 24. 159.00 172.70 III11• 420.98 485.93 _.,_1522 159.00 172. 70 12. 345.68 407.31 26. 159.00 172.70 23.52 38. 88 27. 159.00 172. 21 14. 242.53 124.91 28. 159.00 164. 23 S 196 • Asst. No. From To Asst. No. From To 29. $ 105.00 $ 130.90 71. $ 2, 31 1,704.62 30. 105.00 130.90 Zas 152. 85 54.30 I 31. 105.00 130.90 73. 152. 85 54.30 2. 105.00 130.90 74. 152. 85 54.30 33. 105.00 130.90 75 . 152. 85 54.30 105.00 130.90 Z 152.85 54.30 35 . 105.00 130.90 77. 152. 85 81.49 36. 105.00 130.90 78. 356.65 407.31 37. 105.00 130.90 79. 356 .65 407.31 94.50 117.81 80. 356.65 407.31 0 39. 94. 50 117. 81 _JUL, 356.65 407.31 40. 105.00 130.90 82. 356.65 407.31 41. 105.00 130.90 83. 356.65 407.31 42. 105.00 130.90 84. 190.67 249.82 I 43. 105.00 130.90 85 . 190.67 249.82 44. 105.00 130.90 86. 33.16 43.45 45. 105.00 130.90 87. 190.67 305.78 46. 105.00 130.90 88. 190.67 203.85 47. 105.00 130.90 89. 348.18 412.74 48. 7.25 9.04 90. 381.34 499.64 _Si: 14.49 18.06 381. 34 499.64 50. 21.73 27.09 92. 373.05 488.78 51. 43.47 54.19 93. 1,098.42 1,439.18 52. 57.96 72.26 94 . 1, 206.19 1, 580.38 53. 144.90 180.65 95. 447.66 469;23 54. 7.25 9.04 96. 447.66 469.23 I 55. 14.49 18.07 97, 447.66 469.23 56. 21.79 27.17 98, 447.66 469.23 __Tip 43.47 54.19 99. 431.08 451. 85 58. 57.96 72. 26 1 0. 290.15 304.12 0 59. 144.90 180.65 101. 348.18 319.33 60, 526.34 660.45 102. 373.05 293. 27 61. 2, 547. 50 2,715.42 103. 373.05 244.39 62. 1,406.25 684.29 104. 373.05 195 . 51 63. 3,281.25 3,394.28 105. 331.60 320.42 64. 82.61 48. 88 106. 331.60 347.57 65. 165.22 97.76 107. 220. 51 230.96 66. 257.02 130.34 _JaEl. 94. 80 113.05 I 67. 32.12 16.29 109. 15. 80 15 .78 68. 371.15 195.51 110. 15 .80 6 .32 69. 495.67 244.39 111 86.11 90. 89 70. 660.90 1,196.42 112. 173. 80 191.39 0 197 • Asst. No. From To Asst. No. From To 113. S 77.60 $ 347.57177.--- $ 339.31 $ 247710 II114. 331.60 173.79 156. 301 .63 219.41 115. 165.80 86 . 89 157. 153.00 173. 79 llyi. 331.60 173.79 158. 214.20 243.30 117. 331.60 347. 57 159. 85 .68 97. 32 cc' c`F 111 . 331.60 347. 57 160. 75 .40 27.46 L/ C.; 119. 166.63 174. 83 161. 70.70 36.78 120. 107.77 112.73 162. 113. 52 56 .05 121. 8.29 4.82 . 863.62 434.47 • 122. 54. 71 57.44 164. 1,079.53 419. 53 123. 51.40 53.74 165 . 1,079. 53 450. 76 124. 8.29 10.61 166. 1,295 .43 609.72 125 . 103.62 108.20 167. 700.03 757.60 .e II 126. 148.39 155.59 168. 700.03 757.60 Q 111_. 187. 35 196.23 169. 509. 50 568. 20 C 128. 203.10 230.35 170. 316.70 69. 51 129. 317.09 271.71 171. 316 .70 69. 51 130. 331.60 298.19 172, 234.43 208. 55 131. 331.60 306 .77 173. 484. 89 119.48 132. 331.60 309.90 174. 484. 89 119.48 133. 331.60 310.21 175. 363.66 358.43 134. 331.60 310.21 176, 141.00 142. 56 ! 135. 165.80 130.34 177. 650. 50 678. 86 136. 165 .80 79.29 178. 815 .20 1,086.17 137. 331.60 405 .14 179. 815 .20 1,086 .17 II138. 331.60 405.14 180. 2,396.06 1,086 .17 139. 617.00 405.14 (1i1. 1, 250.56 810. 28 140. 331.60 405.14 (182. 1,250.56 810. 28 141. 331.60 405.14 (183. 1, 250. 56 810.28 • 142. 331.60 405 .14 184. 1,161.16 810.28 143. 331.60 607.71 185 . 1,161.16 810. 28 144. 1,198.03 607.71 186 . 1,161.16 810. 28 145. 1,125.42 607.71 187. 1,161.16 810.28 146. 1,125 .42 607.71 188. 719. 27 607. 72 147. 1,125.43 607.71 118 . 476 . 37 607. 72 16.8. 39.79 54.92 190. 551.37 607.72 149. 92. 85 82.37 191. 403 .76 607.72 II150. 165 .80 295 .06 192. 440. 80 607.72 151. 232.12 197.47 193. 509.12 701.90 152. 132.64 78.20 194. 371 .60 405.14 153. 131.11 34.76 195. 371.60 405 .14 • 154. 55.06 17.38 196, 371.60 405.14 198 . • Asst. No. From To Asst. No. From To $ 371.60 $ 405.14 203. $ 77763 $ 287712 198. 371.60 405.14 204. 156.90 284.14 111 199. 371.60 405.14 205. 168.30 304.43 200. 622.43 678.62 206 . 1.00 1.25 201. 1.00 1.00 20a. 385.38 202. 463.08 427.68 20b. 39.10 77,206. 89 $ 69,951.13 That the-Street Superintendent be and he is hereby ordered and instructed to modify the assessment now on file to conform to the above motion, which motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter and carried by the following vote: • Ayes: Councilmen Gunter, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: None Absent: Councilman Clapp The Street Superintendent returned the assessment for the- opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues as per Ordinance of Intention No . 773, as altered and modified under the direction and decision of the City Council and the City Council now being satisfied with the correctness of the assessment as altered and modi- fied under their instructions, it was moved by Councilman Gunter that the assessment as altered and modified, be confirmed and that the City Clerk attach a certificate to said assessment of such confirmation and of the date thereof, which motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm and carried by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Gunter, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: None Absent: Councilman Clapp RESOLUTION NO. 539 Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, Resolution No. 539 determining that serial bonds shall ha issued in the matter of the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues and the opening g_f certain new streets in the City of Redlands, California, as contemplated by Ordinance of Intention No. 773, was adoptd by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Gunter, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Peterson • Noes: None Absent: Councilman Clapp. PIANO - Repairs The Mayor presented the request of Mrs. Mullen of the Community Music Association and the proposal of H. S. Holley for repairs, etc. to the City ' s Knabe Concert Grand Piano at a cost of $165.00. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the request was granted and the work authorized. AWARDS OF BIDS Purchase under sealed proposals submitted to this Board June 6, 1938, for auto and truck were continued to the next regular meeting. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meetine adjourne• . • , 199 • 4 Attest: City erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 0 CO Cg L'.." Redlands, California June 20, 1938 7 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, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hoyk, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. I ' Absent: hone. The minutes of the regular meeting on June 6, 1938, and the adiourned regular meeting on June 14., 1938, were read and apnroved. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Mrs. L. R. Findlay of the Beautification Committee of the Contemporary Club, and Isaac Ford of the Planning Commission, addressed the Council urging that the City continue its aid in the development of floral park and beahtification of Highway 99 through -the City. Mayor Peterson assured them that due consideration would be given their request at budget making time. FRANCHISE C. H. Jones, of the Pacific Electric Railway Company, addressed the Council in request for action relative to Petition No. 4198 of the Company for a 25 year franchise on West San Bernardino Avenue, presented to this Council at its meeting held on the 6th day of June, 1938. The matter was considered at some length, after which Councilman Spoor moved the granting of a 5 year franchise, the motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp, and Mr. Jones requested that no action be taken on the motion until • he could confer with the Company as to such a short term franchise. Councilman Krumm then moved to amend the motion by making it 10 years and was seconded by Councilman Gunter, and the amendment was duly adopted by majority vote. The original motion as amended was then adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board, and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers for placing this order in effect. COMMTTNTCATTONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Robt Leith, et al, expressing appreciation of the Resolution of this Board relative to the death of W. Frank Stutt, a former member of this Council; From Mrs . Nellie A. Hooker, Highland, California, expressing her appreciation of the fine picnic facilities Sylvan Park furnishes to the public; From C. M. Brown, of the Gold Banner Association, relative to ss-ssmA : • on Central Avenue (Highway 99) improvement; 200 S From State Compensation Insurance Fund enclosing check for $1410.59 "saved by insuring with the Fund" . The check was ordered placed in the Treasury; From the State Board of Eoualization submitting list of holders of liquor permits in the City; From George P. Cortner, Business Manager of the University of Redlands, relative to East Lugonia Mutual Water Company matters. From City Clerk of Beaumont advising of the meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held in said City on the evening of June 2L, 1938 1938. Dinner reservations were authoried for 6-8, HEALTH Reports of the Board of Health and Fire Department for the month of • May, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS The application of Peter D. Kunzenga, 611 Lawton Street, filed with this Board on June 6, 1938, was denied, upon recommendation of Health Commissioner Krum , 1 and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp; unanimously adapted. The application of Z. A. Marsh to place a sign on the building at 509 Orange Street, approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, was granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. OPTION Copy of the option of purchase given by the City to E. W. Van Houten, (Geo . J . Fowler, Agent) for the orange grove at the NW cor of Colton Avenue and Church Street, was presented and ordered filed. AUTO - TRUCK Award Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Commissioner, and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the purchase of a Ford 15 H. P. Fordor Sedan at a price of $769.34 from A. Osbun Company, and the purchase of a 12 Ton Dodge Truck at a price of $1173.70 from the Service Motor Company, were . under bids submitted to this Board on June 6, 1938. BIDS - Printing This being the time set for opening of bids for City printing for the • fiscal year beginning July 1, 1938, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Hartwell C. Davis $ 786.70 Gardner & Sedgwick 787. 70 Citrograph Printing Company 791.00 Valley Letter Service (Mitchell) 813.65 Arthur's Commercial Press 812. 25 for schedule of items prepared by the City Clerk. The bid of Hartwell C. Davis being reasonable and the lowest, on motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the said Hartwell C. Davis was awarded the contract for the City printing for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1938, applicable only to items submitted for bid. All other bids were rejected. TRANSPORTATION Councilman Clapp brought up the auestion of transportation of W. P. A, • 201 • laborers on City projects, and after due consideration it was determined to discontinue ' the policy of supplying free transportation. GIFT Councilman Krumm tendered a gift of a number of Arizona Cypress trees necessary for planting around the City yards on Oriental Avenue and same was accepted with CO words of appreciation from Council members. C�2 TREASURER cc The Treasurer presented the request of Gowland ' s Super Service Station for cancellation of weed cleaning cost of $5. 50 on Lots 1 & 2, Block 15, Town Plat, for Golden Jubilee Celebration. Finance Commissioner Spoor expressed opposition to the • policy of cancellation of charges and suggested that the Jubilee Committee Pay same and file a claim for refund of the payment for consideration and action of this Board, and it was so ordered. The Treasurer advised of the collection and placing in the General Fund' business licenses in the sum of $17.00 for Jubilee Celebration privileges and recommend) ed that a warrant for said sum issue to the Jubilee Committee accordingly in compliance 1 with action of this Board on April 23, 1938. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the recommendation of the Treasurer was duly adopted. Upon recommendation of the Treasurer and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted, the sum of $5 .000.00 of City funds was authorized to be placed with the Redlands Federal Savings & Loan Association. COUNCIL MEETINGS Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, (ts €m}3cffiwy�i� 3�a#zm wax clay ass lg ) with Councilmen Clapp and Spoor voting "No" ; it was determined that the time for holding the regular meetings of the City Council of the City of Redlands shall be the first and third Wednesdays in each month, at the hour of 8:00 o 'clock, A. a., and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Resolution for placing said order in effect. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance • Commissioner. The next regular meeting date being a legal holiday, July 4, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to meet at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , on July 1, 1938. Attest: ,/, ' i ► City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 • Q� • Redlands, California July 1. 1938 2 O'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment the City Council, City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm and mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Clapp was chosen to act for this period. WATER • The question of water exchange and/or rates for the Redlands Country Club was considered and discussed, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that an irrigation rate of L.0t per inch be given the Club, with a $4.00 per month minimum charge, was adoptedby the unanimous vote of the four members present. It was further ordered that the same schedule apply to the Cemetery and other Municipal departments. MILL CREEK IMPROVEMENT In the matter of State Emergency Fund for Emergency Flood Protective Work, the following Resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized and directed to execute same on behalf of the City: WHEREAS the City of Redlands has requested an allocation from the State Emergency Fund for Emergency Flood Protection Work being an application under Chapter 11, Statutes of 1938, Extra Session, S. Bd-2, Redlands 1, Report 86 for Channel Clearing, levee and bank protection works, and WHEREAS the Director of Finance has approved the use of said fund of expenditure of the sum of not to exceed $14,000.00, for the purpose as set forth in that certain agreement submitted to the City by the Department of Public Works, and WHEREAS the City Council has duly considered said agreement and deems it to the advantage of the City of Redlands to accept the 'same, • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said agreement above referred to be accepted by the City of Redlands, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and are hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Redlands, and that the Department of Public Works be forwarded copies of this resolution together with duly executed copies of the Agreement for execution by the Department of Public Works. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Clerk was authorized and directed to advertise for sealed proposals for supplying equipment necessary to do the work, per specifications on file in the Engineer' s office. REPORTS Reports of the Judge and Building Ins_oector for the month of June, 193$, werepresented and rdered filed. • 203 • PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held June 24, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: The petition of Chas R. Fox for change in set back line 330 Grove St. , was recommended that it be granted with the proviso that approval of property owner to the east be obtained. C1 Petition of H. H. Constant for removal of 2 ash trees at 1124 East Lugonia Avenue, was recommended granted. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the recommendations of the Commission were approved by the unanimous vote of the four members present. • The City Attorney reported that collections on assessment for Highway x`99 improvement were coming in very satisfactory. CITY JUDGE The request of City Judge Collins for a leave of absence for"about two weeks" starting July 8, 1938, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was granted, and Justice of the Peace McIver, was appointed to serve as City Judge during this absence of Judge Collins. PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE- PLUNGE L. F. Case, local. agent, presented the proposal of the General Insurance Company of America, Seattle, for Public Liability coverage for the municipal plunge for a period of three years at gross premium of $"351.75, payable in annual installments of $117.25 . Brooke Sawyer of Dexter & Sawyer, local agents, presented the proposal of the United Pacific Insurance Company of Seattle, present carriers of the coverage, for a three year period at a gross premium of $383.94, payable in annual installments of $127.98. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Gunter, duly adopted, the proposal of the General Insurance Company of America was accepted and a warrant was authorized to issue accordingly. LAUREL ROAD Resolution No. 536, closing a portion of Laurel Road and widening a portion • thereof was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Council- man Krumm. FRANCHISE - P. E. RAILWAY CO ?PANY Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, it manifestly appears to this Council, after a careful consideration of all of the facts in the case, that the application of the Pacific Electric Railway Company for a franchise upon a certain public highway, to-wit, San Bernardino Avenue in the City of Redlands is necessary for a proper economic development of the resources of this City; and WHEREAS, it is the conclusion of this Council, after such consideration of the facts, that there is and can • be no hona fide competition for such franchise; S 204 • NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the City Council will grant the franchise requested to the Pacific Electric Railway Company without advertising the same for saleto the highest bidder, and the same shall be granted to the Pacific Electric Railway Company by ordinance. The City Attorney then presented and explained the contents of proposed Ordinance No. 801, Granting to tae Pacific Electric Railway Company a ten year franchise over A. portion Di West 10. Dernardino Avenue, the reading of the proposed ordinance i& full being waived by motion duly adopted, and the said proposed ordinance was introduced and laid over under the rules. COUNCIL MFETTNGS Upon motion. of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the • following Resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of June, 1938; determined and fixed the first and third Wednesday of each month at 8 o 'clock, A. M. as the time for regular meetings of said Council; and WHEREAS, a change in- the hours of the said meetings is desired, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the hour of said meetings be and is hereby fixed at 2 O 'clock, P. M. of said first and third Wednesdays of each month. FINANCIAL A warrant in the sum of $3717.93, for assessment against City owned property for Highway #99 Improvement was duly authorized, payable out of the Street Improvement Fund, The salary of Orville Sherrard, Manager at the Municipal plunge, was fixed at a rate of $6.00 per day, effective June 16, 1938. #####inn` ## The budget for the fiscal year 1938-39 and tax rate were considered at some length, resulting in a tax rate for the Library being fixed at ; Municipal Improvement Bonds 31; Redlands City Park Bonds it ; Redlands City Sewer Bonds 8t, on each $100.00 of assessed value. Further consideration of the budget and the water bond tax was continued to 2:00 O 'clock, P. M. , on July 6, 1938. S Attest: --2546;C:15- City c_ . 1(.dal'‘ Mayor of the City of Redlands, ualifornia. #### ###### L.. S. Excelson, Secretary Mill Creek Park Subdivision, addressed the Board in a plea for an adjustment on a bill for water used in the subdivision in the calendar year 1937. The bill is in the sum of $175.50 which he claims is three or four times the usual amount. He claims he should receive credit for water used below the subdivision ayd which passed through the subdivision meter, and tendered the sum of $50.00 in full settlement. After due consideration by Council members and Engineer, the Water Department was authorized and directed to accept Mr. Excelson's proposal and the En:in-er was directed to make such changes as necessary to forestall the re-occurence of such a question. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 205 • Redlands, Calfornia July 6, 1938 II .. 2:00 O 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, Calif- ornia, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, CO Treasurer Tripp, City Attorney Wilson and Engheer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 1, 1938, were read and approved. In the absence of Councilman Spoor, Councilman Clapp was chosen to act as • Finance Commissioner for this period. APPLICATION The application of the DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company, San Bernardino, II to han a neon sign on the building at 30 East State Street, was presented and ordered filed. The application having been approved by the Building Inspector, was granted upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. 'E'SI S List of purchases for the month of June, 1938, and statement of Gold Banner Association relative to sale of navel oranges from the City ' s grove at NW cor. Colton Avenue and Church Street, vier gpresented and ordered filed. COiviMiINTCATTON - PUBLIC LTABTLTTY INSURANCE A communication from Brooke Sawyer, of Dexter & Sawyer, local insurance agents, relative to Public Liability Insurance on Municipal Plunge, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm called the Board ' s attention to erasures and changes made in the policy submitted by L. F. Case, local agent for the General Casualty Company of America, which had notbeen O.K. 'd by the President as provided in"condition 10" of II said policy. The matter was discussed at some length, resulting in a motion by Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the action of this Board on July 1, 1938, authorizing Mr. Case to issue a three year policy be rescinded and that he be requested • to issue a policy for one year coverage at the proposed rate of Sk13O.28 as of July 2, 1988. The motion was unanimously adopted and the Clerk was directed to so advise Mr. Case and to return to Mr. Sawyer the renewed policy submitted by him for the United Pacific Insurance Company. BUDGET - TAX RATE Matters pertaining to the 1938-39 budget and tax rate were discussed at some length. Councilman Krumm recommended and insisted that water bonds redemption and interest payments be provided for in the tax rate and place the water revenues in the ' General City Fund. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, the recommendation of Councilman Krumm was aporoved and the tax rate was fixed at 61. 35 on each $100.00 of assessed value for the fiscal year 1938-39, apportioned as follows: 206 • General City Fund $ .40 Library Fund . 21 Municipal Improvement Bonds-Int . & S. F. $ .03 Redlands City Park Bonds-Int. & S. F. .03 Redlands City Sewer Bonds, 1931-Int . & S.F. .08 Municipal Water Bonds-Int . & S.F. .29 Redlands City Water Bonds, 1926-Int . & S. F. .31 TOTAL $ 1.35 Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the following budget for the fiscal year 1938-39, was unanimously adopted, with Councilman Krumm insisting that thorough survey be made by the Commissioners of the several City departments in an effort to effect savings without impairing service: GENERAL CITY FUND Receipts: • Tax Rolls (400) $ 45,600.00 Miscellaneous 47,500.00 Water Department 134.000.00 $ 227,100.00 Expenditures: Clerk's Department $ 13,400.00 Treasurer ' s Department 6, 500.00 Accounting & Audit 1,015.00 Police 27,610.00 Fire Department 22, 595.00 Building Inspector 3,220.00 Other Protection 2, 500.00 Conservation of Health 2, 580.00 Sanitation & Promotion of Cleanliness 33,920.00 StreetsLighting 12,650.00 Shop 4,940.00 Charities & Corrections 500.00 Parks & Playgrounds-(Plunge $4000) 21,740.00 Unemployment 4,000.00 Miscellaneous 4, 330.00 Water Department 65 ,600.00 $ 227,100.00 yOTE: For adjustment purposes the wages of John H. Elkins and W. A. Lewis, Water Department, were each fixed at $97. 50 per month effective July 1, 1938. vAcnTmn,S 11The matter of vacations for employees was considered with Councilman Krumm advocating two weeks without pay and Councilman Clapp advorating two wpeks with pay. After discussion, a motion by Councilman Gunter that one w- -k v, < ' • . a' . . . . -. given, was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the m-e 1 . 1 .d ' . .v. -.. to July 20, 1938, at 2 O 'clock, P. M. Attest: Ailt-44 l��C�G ' t��717 City C erk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 207 • Redlands, California July 15, 1938 I8 O 'clock, A. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called by the Mayor, with written consent of Councilmen this day filed, was held at the regular place of meeting. CO Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters • pertaining to Central Avenue assessment under Ordinance of Intention No. 773, and the following Resolution was presented by the City Attorney, read and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- Han Clapp: II WHEREAS the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company of San Bernardino, holds certain record adjustments of certain judgment awards of that certain condemnation case, City of Redlands VS Albert, et al, being case No. 36900 of the Superior Court of the State df California, In and For the County of San Bernardino, and WHEREAS the assignors of certain of these judgment awards have made written request of the Street Superintendent that certain assessments of that certain Central Avenue Assessment filed in the office of the Street Superintendent on the 15th of June, 1938, be paid by "off-setting" the amount of their respective assess- ments against their judgment award and paying their assessments in this manner, and have executed certain "Off-Set Receipts" in the matter, summarized as follows: Award in Condemnation Assessment Off-Set Total Amount Ga e of RT-Set Parcel Name of No. Assignor Assessment No. Amount ' 3 Cortner 108 109 110 $ 417.43 111 112 7 Nicholson & Granillo 120 112.73 0 9 Gist 124) 125) 118.81 12 Holt 128 230.35 16 Lubinsky 139 part only of said 362.96 assessment 21 Dike 150 151 492.53 25 Spence 159 97.32 55 Woodstra 4 part only of said 402.97 assessment ' 56 Gaume 62 part only of said 215.99 assessment 43 S. P. Co. 15 44 16 & 18 45 29 4,649.50 30 31 • 32 33-60 incl. 206 208 • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company be requested; instructed and authorized to execute the above mentioned "-Off- Set Receipts" authorizing the Street Superintendent to pay those certain assessments above -set. forth from the proceeds of the judgment awards by-off-set. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 10:00 O'clock, A. M. , Monday, July 18, 1938. Attest: ie � jp 40 /l City erk. Ma or of the _City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California July 18, 1938 10:00 O 'clock, A. M. Pursuant to adjournment and written consent of- 'the- Mayor and three Councilmen of date of July 15, 1938, this day filed, the City Council met in adjourned special meeting at the regular place of meeting. Present : Councilmen Clapp and Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley and-A. .&. Monroe, consultant in Highway 99 assessment. Absent: Councilmen Spoor and Gunter. The Mayor explained the object of the meeting, and Councilman, Krum presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he is: hereby authorized and directed to advertise in the form and manner of Section 7 of the -"Street Opening Bond Act of 1911", inviting sealed proposals for the purchase of 45 bonds issued in the matter of the opening and widening of East and West Central Avenues and extensions thereof in the City of' Redlands, California, as contemplated by Ordinance. of Intention No. 773 in the principal sum of • $ 17.173.31 ; the term of said bonds being nine years from and after the 2nd day of July, 1939 with interest at the rate of six per cent (6�%) per annum, payable semiannually on the 2nd days of January and July, respect- ively, of each year after the date of said bonds, said bonds being dated July 16th, 1938. The proposals or bids for the purchase- of said bonds to be received and publicly opened and declared by this City Council on -the 3rd day of August , 1938, at the hour of 2:00 o'clock, P. M. of said day in the Council Chamber of the said City Council; the said bonds to be sold singly, severally;-or -en bloc. '. Which Resolution being duly seconded by Councilman Clapp, was adopted by the following. vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gunter and Spoor. • 209 • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 70-- City erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. Crt CI O - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California July 20, 1938 2 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, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Gunter. Reading of the minutes was deferred temporarily and the Mayor called for opening of bids for equipment _rental for work in Mill Creek, and proposals from the following parties were submitted, publicly opened and declared: A. C. Bussey Fourth Street Rock Crusher American Concrete and Steel Ralph 0. Dixson Pipe Company_ C. G. Willis & Son George J. Brock Company The Price Company Wm C. Horn Co. E. M. Hawley Post & Tedesco A. S. Vinnell Co. Denni Investment Corp. Frank T. Hickey P. E. Nailor Pacific Crane & Riggingj Inc. Claude Fisher Comply_, Ltd. Redlands Gravel Company Gunther & Shirley Triangle Rock & Gravel Co. Matich Bros. Vido Kovacerich Carl G. Bliss John Murillo Upon motion duly adopted, the proposals were referred to the Engineer, Councilman Krumm_ and the Mayor for checking and recommendation to the State Engineering Department for final approval and award of contract. • COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Helen E. Hastings, 1380 East Colton Avenue, protestin the dumping of tree trimmingt, etc., on the lot at the NW cor of Colton Avenue and Judson Street, was presented and ordered filed. Referred to Engineer Hinckley and Councilman Krumm, with power to act. A communication from Redlands Board of School Trustees, requesting reduct- ions in water rates was presented and ordered filed, pending consideration of general revision of water rates. " Communication from C. M. Brown, of Gold Banner Association, further protest- ing Central Avenue Assessment and From State Department of Public Health calling attention to a meeting of the Health Officers section at Santa Barbara, September 6-8, 1938; and From Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs relative to annual conference • 210 • to be held at Salt Lake City, September 19-22, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm recommended and moved that no money be appropriated I toward the attendance of City employees upon any meeting or conference this year. The motion received no second and was declared lost, leaving the matter open for future consideration. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Board of Health for month of June, 1938; and the Library, Building and Police Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on July 14, • 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Petition for re-zoningof property on Beacon Street (Roosevelt Park Tract) together with protests, etc. , recommended that it be denied. I Petition of C. J. Shirk for removal of two pepper trees at 221 Fourth Street was recommended denied. Petition of N. A. Colly for removal of Cypress tree at 448 LaVerne Street was laid over for future action. Time of meetings was chang4 to Monday evening at 7:00 o'clock, P. M. preceding City Council meetings at 2:00 P. M. , on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Letter from Glenn E. Murdock asking Planning Commission to sponsor projects to be carried on in the class rooms was ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were approved, with Councilman Krumm not voting--expressing himself Is favorable to the re-zoning request of W. K. Stoddart, et al. Report of the State Board of Equalization of transfer of "On Sale" beer license at 510 Third Street to Joe Rodriguez, was presented and ordered filed. I CITY - COJLN_TY HEALTH BOARD In carrying into effect the present set up between the City and County, relative to health matters, the following resolution was adopted, upon motion of Council- man Krumm, mconded by Councilman Spoor: I • WHEREAS, Section 4225 of the Political Code of the State of California provides that the Board of Supervisors of each county in the State shall appoint a Health Officer, and whose duty it shall be to enforce and observe all orders and ordinances of the Supervisors pertaining to public health and sanitary matters, all orders, quarantine regulations and rules• prescribed by the State Board of Health, and all statutes relating to the public health and to vital statistics, and upon the Council of any incorporated city within such county consenting thereto by resolution or ordinance, it shall be the duty of said Health Officer to enforce and observe in such city all of such orders, regulations and statutes relating to the public health and to vital statistics. i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Redlands in the County of San Bernardino and State of,California, that it consents thereto by this Resolution, and consents and requests that. such Health Officer of San Bernardino County shall exercise all of his powers and authorities within said City of Redlands, and that • 211 • such power and authority in the County Health Officer shall continue indefinitely until the City Council shall by Resolution or Ordinance terminate the same. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such County Health Officer shall give to the duties of his office such time and attention as may be reasonably necessary to fulfill his powers and duties within the City of Redlands. CO '�d AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to prepare a certified copy of this Resolution and serve the same on the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of such San Bernardino County, on or before the 1st day of August, 1938, and that such service shall be made forthwith after the adoption of this Resolution. • AP_PL.LCLTI ON_ The application of Richard Lombard, for permission to keep more than twelve rabbits at 719 Orange Street, was presented and ordered referred back to the petitioner for consent of residents of the neighborhood and more definite information as to number of rabbits, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. PETITIONS Petition No. 4201, Chas S. Lombard, to place a post in the parking on Highway 99 about 22 feet south of alley for flood light at Richfield station, NE cor. of State Street and Highway 99, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the petition was granted, all expense to be borne by the petitioner. Petition No. 4202, Mrs. Julia Hart, to "operate a home for the aged" at her home, 231 Cedar Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. The matter was considered by the Council, Building Inspector and Mrs. Hart, who filed the consent of several property owners. The type of patrons proposed to be served being a bit indefinite no action was deemed necessary at this time, being left for compliance with State requirements and building regulations. ORDINANCES Franchise Ordinance No. 801, Granting. to P. E. Railway Company upon San Bernardino Avenue, west of Orange Street, introduced at the adjourned regular meeting held on July 1, • 1938, was explained by the City Attorney, the reading of same being waived by unanimous (consent of the four members present, and was duly adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Gunter. Ordinance No. 802, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the Fiscal Year 1. 8-39, was presented and read by the City Attorney, introduced by Council- man Krumm and laid over under the rules. TRAN.SIER Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Treasurer (las authorized and directed to transfer from the Special 4¢ Gas Tax Fund to the General (City Fund, the sum of /3565.22 for re-imbursement for money expended per list this day filed by the Engineer. S 212 • FIREi1YARANT Seeking advice of the Council, the Clerk was directed to charge fire ' hydrants and connections to the Water Department instead of to the Fire Department, after this date. VACATIONS Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Clapp, duly adopted, the order of the Board passed July 6, 1938, fixing vacations to City employees at one week with' pay, was rescinded, and was fixed at two weeks with payl z. _HIGHWAY #99 Upon request of the City Attorney, the service of A. S. Monroe was • retained as consultant, pending final settlement of Highway 99 matters, upon motion of Councilman Krumm,seconded by Councilman Spoor. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE Upon request of the Building Inspector, the Electrical Ordinance was ordered printed in pamphlet form_at_a:_co_st__of 560. 50 for 500. MISCELLANEOUS Reduction in water department personnel; Councilman Spoor's absence from several Council meetings; assistant mechanic at shop; P. W. A. proposal for new City and Fire halls; direct control of automatic traffic signals from the fire station at time of fire; removal of stop sign from Cajon Street at Fern Avenue, were discussed without action. Work by employees on their own autos at the City yard was ordered discontinued--the Engineer to post notice accordingly. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting, on July 6, 1938, a s,pecial meeting on July 15, 1938, and adjourned special meeting on July 18, 1938, were read and approved. , Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: • 721/47.7-1 l City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 • 213 • Redlands, California August 3. 1938 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, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Cc Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. CD Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 20, 1938, were read and approved. In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Clapp was chosen • to act as said Commissioner for this period. BIDS (Central Ave.Imp.Bonds-Highway 99) This being the time set for opening of bids for the sale of forty-five (45) Street Improvement Bonds issued under Ordinance of Intention No. 773,(Central Avenue Improvement) the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: G. W. Bond & Son No other proposals being submitted and said proposal being reasonable, Resolution No. 539, providing for the acceptance of said proposal and the turning over of said bonds to said G. W. Bond & Son was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Spoor. In furtherance of the consummation of matters pertaining to Highway 99 (so called) a - Resolution No. 540 was, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, (duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. Copies of various papers connected with Central Avenue Improvement case were presented by the City Attorney and ordered filed. AP PT.TCATIONA The application of C. M. Gilmore for permission to hang a Neon sign at 26 East State Street, was presented and ordered ,filed. The application having been • approved by the .B,uilding Inspector and Commissioner was duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The application of Richard Lombard to keep more than twelve rabbits at 719 Orange Street presented to this Board at its last meeting and referred back to the petitioner for more definite details as to the number of rabbits and to secure consent of adjoining property owners, was again presented to the Board with signatures of adjoining property owners, consenting to the granting of the permit, also the statement that he wished to keep ten full grown rabbits. After due consideration it was determined that a permit is not necessary to keep such number under the Ordinance and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to Mr. Lombard. REPORTS Report of the City Judge and Building Inspector and list of purchases for the • month of July, 1938, and annual report of City Clerk and Health Deoartment for the year 214 • ending June,. 30, 1938, -were presented and ordered filed. PLAiNNING COMM LLIDN The following report of the Planning Commission meeting, held on August 1, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Mrs. Latimer Smith for permission to erect an adobe wall 100 feet long 5 feet high and 1 foot wide nearer than set back on property on Rossmont Drive was recommended that permission be granted to build wall with a 72 foot set back from curb line. Petition of G. R. McClintock to build a garage at 309 Sonora St. 90 feet back and as close to south property line as possible, was recommended that petition be granted, provided that garage be four feet from south property line. • Petition of S. H. J. Mason for removal of 2 acacia trees at 438 Fourth Street, was recommended referred to City Engineer Hinckley, with power to act. Petition of Glenn E. Barton for removal of pepper tree on West side of Norwood Street, was laid over for. further information. of the Commission The recommendation's/were duly approved, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilmen Krumm and Gunter. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 802, Fixing, the Rate and Laing. the Property Tax flu the fiscal year 1938-39, introduced at the last regular meeting, was explained by the City Clerk, the reading of same being waived by the unanimous consent of the four Council members present, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Spoor. P TI I'N Petition No. 4205, Mrs. A. B. Lee, et al, requesting the City Council to take the necessary steps to provide a swimming pool for the "foreign population" of the City was presented and ordered filed. The matter was discussed by Mrs: Max A. Cranmer and Council members. The Engineer advised that a project for the pool was now in the hands of W. P. A. and the Mayor and Council members assured Mrs. Cranmer that the pool would ble 8 available for use next season. • COMIyi NICATION A communication from Mrs. Jack Weston, Mentone, California, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, expressing appreciation of the Mentone Community for the public drinking fountain recently installed by the City at Mentone, was presented and ordered filed. POLLCE DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner and motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the purchase of two double "School Girl" traffic signs was authorized at $8.50 each, F.O.B. Santa Ana. Signs to be placed where designated by the Mayor and Police Commissioner. 215 • INSURANCE r Dexter & Sawyer, local agents for the carrier of Public Liability Insur- ance at the Municipal Plunge during the last year, filed a report of the settlement for injuries to William Ary, minor. In the matter of Fire Insurance for the Fire Hall and Hall of Justice occasioned by communications from L. F. Case, local agent, this day filed, it was determin- C•2 C ed for the present to leave the insurance as is, viz: $3,000.00 on the Fire Hall and of J none on the Hall ustice--it beingconsidered practically a fire proof building. NEW CITY HALL AND FIRE HALL The Engineer reported that plans for a new City Halt and Fire Hal], under • P. W. A. were ready, and the Mayor and proper officials were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. COMPLAINT r The Mayor voiced a complaint of certain property owners of the neighbor- hood as to keeping horses at 1113 West Palm Avenue by A. J. Schott. Such complaints having heretofore come to this Board, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Gunter, duly adopted, the City Attorney was directed to immediately file a complaint against Mr. Schott and to take any such steps as necessary to remove the cause. Councilman Krumm took occasion at this time to urge the City Attorney to co-operate fully with the License Collector in his efforts to bring to account Business J.icense delinquents. �a*r 116 PROSELLTSly a13(3g Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Gunter, the charge for use of the Prosellis was fixed at $5.00 per evening for this season. r __PARKS Park Commissioner Clapp recommended that two Rest Rooms be built in the park at Lugonia Avenue and Washington Street. After due consideration it was ordered that plans and estimate of cost be submitted to this Board at as early date as possible • for further consideration and action. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY Matters pertaining to East Lugonia Mutual Water Company were discussed informally and Board members decided to meet at 9 o'clock, A. M. , Monday, August 8, 1938, for further consideration of the subject. BOARD OF EQUALI7IAIIQPL The Clerk advised the Council that it would meet as a Board of Equaliza- tion at 10:00 o'clock, A. M. , Monday, August 8, 1938. rWATER DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm in furtherance of his heretofore stated policy to reduce costs of City Government, recommended and moved a reduction in the personnel of the Water Department office force by the release of A. J. Weld, Manager, and placing the • �hanagement under supervision of the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Councilman 216 • Gunter and after discussion was duly adopted with Councilman Clapp voting "No" . The effective date of Mr. Weld's release was fixed as August 10, 1938, with full pay for the month of August, 1938. An expression of appreciation was voiced by Council members for Mr. Weld' s very satisfactory service. MILL CREEK WORK The Engineer was unable to name the successful bidders for furnishing equipment for Mill Creek work, under bids submitted to this Board on July 20, 1938, the State Engineering Department having made mo award at this date. acting Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the/Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 10:30 o 'clock, A. M. , August 8, 1938. • Attest: �,/��, /,,l i i i HCl / '( / city"Crerk. Mayor of the City of--Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands California August 8, 1938 10:30 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 Krum, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor, City Treasurer Tripp and Attorney Wilson. After adjournment of the Council as a Board of Equalization, the Mayor called the meeting to order for transaction of any matters properly coming before it. • The Clerk presented a resolution prepared by the City Attorney in the matter of Central Avenue Improvement as follows: WHEREAS the City of Redlands by and through its proper officers thereto duly authorized are about to deposit with the Clerk of the said Superior Court the sum of $69,550.06, being the balance of money required, together with off-set receipts and/or partial satisfaction of judgment required to satisfy that certain interlocutory judgment entered in Book 69 of Judgments of said court, and WHEREAS there has heretofore been disbursed to various defendants and/or awardees certain monies through the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company of San Bernardino, California, I/by and through its Escrow Department and the said Title Company now holds assignments of awards to each and every parcel of property represented in its escrows. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, as follows: • 217 S That the Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Company of San Bernardino, California, be and it is hereby authorized and directed to pay the various awardees and/or parties entitled. to the disbursement of funds in accordance with the following directions, of the funds deposited for payment of awards pursuant to Section 1254 C.C.P. at such time as such monies are paid to it pursuant to said order to be issued by the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of San Bernardino. CO Parcel No. 1 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 165.01 CI Pay to Cigrie Andresen Parcel No. 3 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $1343.73 Pay to F. Arthur Cortner and George P. Cortner Parcel No. 7 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 102.74 Pay to Lilly Nicholson and • S. Granillo Parcel No. 9 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 146. 56 Pay to Luther W. Gist and Maude J. Gist Parcel No. 11 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 269.50 Pay to the Estate of A. M. J. Fourbon, deceased Parcel No. 12 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 103.36 Pay to Adelbert Z. Holt Parcel No. 15 Balance of Award and Interest $ 628.43 Pay to the Estate of Fred J. A. Schmechel, deceased Parcel No. 16 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ .78 Pay to Paul Lubinsky Parcel No. 21 Balance of Award and interest - - - - $ 39.09 Pay to Andrew N . Dike Parcel No. 22 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 960. 55 Pay to Estate of Margaret L. Herrmann, deceased Parcel No. 26 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $1761.82 Pay to Bessie S. Albert and Florence Albert, as executors of the last will and testament of Isaac Albert, deceased Parcel No. 37 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 87. 81 Pay to Maurice Clapp Parcel No. 26 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 100.71 Pay to H. B. Morris Parcel No. 28 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $3520.69 • Pay to the Guaranty Building and Loan Association Parcel No. 25 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 805 .70 Pay to Emma Jones Spence Parcel No. 38 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 402.15 Pay to R. E. Story Parcel No. 40 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 271.42 Pay to George S. Biggin Parcel No. 41 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 114.27 Pay to Manuel Jaques and Jessie Jaques Parcel No. 42 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 143.73 Pay to V. Cordoza and Concha Cordoza Parcel No. 43, 44, 45 & 47 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 646.41 Pay to the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. S 218 • Parcel No. 48 & 49 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 32.09 Pay to Johnston Tractors Company, Ltd. Parcel No. 55 Balance of Award and Interest - - - - $ 2.97 Pay to Sam Woodstra and Clara Woodstra AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that by reason of the said Pioneer Title Insurance and Trust Companyts compliance with these instructions the City of Redlands will hold the said Title Company harmless from all claims of any ' third parties in this matter and liability of any kind. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the said above Resolution was adopted by the unanimous vote of the three members present. A copy of the approved plans for the channel cleaning and construction work along Mill Creek east of Redlands near the head of the "Zanjan, provided for under • the agreement between the City of Redlands and the State Department of Public Works, dated July 12, 1938, was presented and ordered filed. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: - 6:)attilit City 'Clerk. Mayor of the. City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Redlands, California August 17, 1938 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, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley . Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1938, and the adjourned • regular meeting of August 8, 1938, were read and approved. HIGHWAY 99 A. Kilian, owner of property at 207 West Central Avenue, addressed the Board and filed a request for the payment of the sum of approximately $70.00, claimed under an agreement between himself and the City relative to removal of his buildings under West Central Avenue improvement proceedings. The Engineer stated that the claim was based on one of the original agreements none of which were duly executed and all of which were superseded '.by. Court action under Ordinance of Intention No. 773. After discussion, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the Mayor appointed the City Attorney, Engineer and Street Commissioner as a Committee to investigate the -claim and report back to this Board. • 219 • MAP - SUBIDIVISION A tentative map of a proposed subdivision at NE cor of East Colton Avenue and Church Street, was presented by E. W. Van Houten representative, and after a change in parkway and sidewalk space on streets running East and West from 12 feet to 10 feet on each side, leaving a roadway of 30 feet width for Fowler Avenue so designated on tentative map and Sun Avenue extension through the subdivision, a roadway width of (74 20 feet, was approved subject to all conditions and requirements relating to same. The et c%; map was approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on August 15, 1938. BRIDLE PATH Neil McMullin, 951 West Palm Avenue, suggested to the Board that for • the convenience and pleasure of horseback riders, a bridle path be built from West Palm Avenue to the Country Club. Referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. HORSES A. J. Schott, owner of horses kept at 1113 West Palm Avenue, on account of which the Mayor voiced complaints of residents of the neighborhood at a recent meeting was present and the question was considered at some length by Councilmen, City Attorney and Mr. Schott. Upon inquiry by the Mayor, Mr. Schott stated that he would keep only two horses on the lot, a third horse to be kept on different property, and would comply with the City Ordinance and endeavor to cause no further complaints. He requested permission to erect a solid board fence on his rear property line. Referred to the Building Inspector with power to act. APPLICATIDO The following applications for permission to hang signs were presented and having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, were duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilmen Clapp and Spoor: W. E. White at 106 West Citrus Avenue Suverkrup Lumber Company at 11 East Citrus Avenue I it � 1 The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Mrs. Nellie W. Suess, in appreciation of Resolution relative to • the death of her husband, J. J. Suess; From California Sewage Works Associati rr and League of California Munici .alities, calling attention to the annual meeting of the League to be held at Santa Barbara, September 6-9, 1938; From Division of Highways showing apportionment of July, 1938, quarter- ly payment of 10 Gas Tax allocation for Streets of Major Importance; From Mayor of Colton, California, advising of the Citrus Belt League meeting at Colton on the evening of August 26, 1938. The Clerk was directed to make dinner reservations for five. DEPORTS Reports of the City Treasurer and Board of Health for the month of July, 1938, and the Fire Department for the months of June, July and the year ending • June 30, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. 220 • PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held August 15, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Mr. E. M. Van Houten submitting plans for the subdivision of property at NE cor Colton and Church and was recommended that plans be approved. Petition of Lyman M. King, Jr. for removal of Graevillea trees on west side of Pacific Street and on south side of Walnut Avenue, was recommended granted, removal and re-planting to be under supervision of the City Engineer. Petition of Mrs. Julia Hart to conduct a home for aged people (not to exceed four) on the ground floor at 731 Cedar Avenue, was recommended granted. Petition of H. Kramer for permission to erect a second • story on garage at 1716 Washington Street, no action was taken. Action on N. A. Colley petition for removal of tree at 448 LaVerne Street was postponed. The recommendations of the Commission were duly approved, upon motions of Councilmen Gunter and Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor. MILL CREEK WORK The Clerk presented a communication from the Department of Public Worksadvising that the proposals of Claude Fisher Company and Vido Kovacevich, submit- ted to this Board July 20, 1938, has been accepted and contracts awarded accordingly. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to execute said contracts for and on behalf of the City. SWTMMTNG POOT, The Engineer presented a swimming pool project under W. P. A. to be located on City property near Texas Street and Southern Pacific tracks, for use of the t?foreignflpopulation, estimated to cost the City as sponsor $2500.00. After due consid- eration, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Mayor and Treasurer, were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City . STREETS, GUTTERS, ETC. The Engineer outlined a tentative W. P. A. project covering several • streets not heretofore included in Street Improvement projects and to be spread over a three year period. After discussion, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Engineer was authorized and directed to prepare and present such project to W. P. A. officials, and the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City. il LUGONTA PARK - REST ROOM The Building Inspector presented tentative plans for two rest rooms in Lugonia Park, estimated to cost $700.00. The matter was considered at some length and referred back to the Building Inspector for certain changes in plans to effect a saving of approximately $200 to $250 and to be re-submitted to this Board for further consider- ation and action. • 221 • POLICE DEPARTMFkT Police Commissioner Krumm considered with other members of the Council the practice of having a number of special police officers and it was determined that it was bad policy and should be discontinued. BIDS - FLEET INSURANCE Upon motion, the Clerk was authorized and directed to call for sealed cn proposals for Public Liability Insurance on the City's motor equipment. Bids to be ct opened at the adjourned regular meeting to be held on Septauber 2, 1938. DEMANDS The following demands for services, etc. , in connection with East and • West Central Avenue Improvement (Highway 99) , under Ordinance of Intention No. 773, were presented and ordered paid out of Highway 99 Fund, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter: ' Demand No. 329 - W. E. Grigsby_ (assigned to the City Water Dept.) $ 300.00 No. 330 - R. A. Covington, estate 312.50 No. 331 - Gordon Donald 75.00 No. 332 - Jeffries Banknote Co. 79. 83 No. 333 - Pioneer Title Ins. & Tr. Co. 115.00 No. 334 - George W. Rowe 75.00 No. 335 - Paul B . Wilson, City Attorney 16.20 WATER DEPARTMENT Councilman Krumm again questioned the policy of the Mayor acting as Commissioner of the Water Department, and matters pertaining to the desartment and office personnel were considered at some length, resulting in an executive meeting of the Council to be held at 8 o'clock, A. M. , August 29, 1938. Councilman Spoor moved that the action of the Board on August 3, 1938, releasing A. J. Weld, Manager of the Water Department, be rescinded, the motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. Noes: Councilmen Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson. After further discussion, a motion by Councilman Spoor, that the effective date of Mr. Weld' s release be extended 30 days, pending the executive session of this Board, was • seconded by Councilman Krumm, and unanimously adopted. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Commissioner Krumm advised the Board that he was working on a plan for betterment of the Health Department service at a saving in the cost, which he hoped to have ready for presentation to this Board at an early date: ANNUAL MEETING OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES Councilman Spoor called attention of Council members to the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Santa Barbara, September 6-9. 1938, and urged the attendance of a representative group. The matter of appropriation toward expense of attendance was considered at some length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that a sum of $25.00 be appropriated toward the expense of representatives of the following departments: City Council; Clerk; Treasurer; • Attorney; Health; Police; Fire, with the department not attending to name a representatille. 222 • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 9:00 O 'clock, A. M. , August 29, 1938. Attest: / A" i / / City - " . Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California August 29, 1938 9 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 Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley and Building Inspector Cooper. Absent: City Attorney Wilson and Treasurer Tripp. MINUTES Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 17, 1938, was deferred until the next meeting. TRAFFI_C_SIN S Police Commissioner Krumm submitted to the Board a copy of a motion and order addressed to the Chief of Police, relative to stop signs removal, replacement, etc. , and recommended its adoption as the policy of the Board. After due consideration, the order was approved and placed on file. PARKS Councilman. Clap.p reported the death of Fay C. Pratt, a long time • employee of the City Park Department and recommended the selection of Thomas. Goodman to fill the vacancy. The recommendation of the Park Commissioner was approved, and a vote of sympathy was unanimously accorded to the bereaved family of Mr. Pratt. _RE,S_ROOMS - LII_GONIA PARK Building inspector Cooper presented tentative plans for rest rooms at Lugonia Park and the two-unit type was approved and the Building Inspector was authorized to secure sealed proposals to construct same complete, and present to this Board at as early date as possible for final action and award of- contract.- (Gas f contract.-(Gas Heaters) A report that non-vented gas heaters are to be installed at the new McKinley School building created quite a discussion as to provisions of the City • 223 • Ordinance relative to same. Councilman Krumm recommended and moved the introduction of an e er ency ordinance requiring all gas heaters in public buildings to be vented to the outside. The motion was seconded by Councilman Spoor and adopted by the unanimous vote of the Board, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance accordingly. WATER DEPARTMENT ntMatters pertaining to the personnel in the Water Department was again vconsidered with Councilman Krumm urging definite action and a reduction in the department force. Councilman Spoor moved that the matter b.e held in abeyance until a survey of the personnel could be made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp and roll call resulted as follows: • Ayes; Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. Noes; Councilman Krumm and Mayor Peterson. Not voting: Councilman Gunter. The motion was declared lost, leaving effective the former action of this Board terminat- ing Mr. Weld's service with the City on September 10, 1938, with pay for the full month of September, 1938. A dANU Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the following demands were approved and ordered paid: Cemetery Department $ 25.45 CommunitL Music Association 100.00 Gill Electric Manufacturing Corp. 37.29 Malcom I. Smith 10.00 A motion to adjourn to 2:00 O'clock. P. M. , September 2, l93 8, was then made by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, and duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm voting "No". Attest: City Clerk. -X974 caan) Mayor of the City ofnds, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California September 2, 1938 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, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson, Engineer Hinckley and Building Inspector Cooper. Absent; Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1938, and the adjourned regular meeting of August 29, 1938, were read and approved. In the absence of Finance. Commissioner Spoor, the Mayor named Councilman Krumm to act during this session, and it was so ordered. 224 • RIDS - Fleet Insurance This being the date set for the opening of bids for Public Liability and Property Damage insurance covering the City fleet of cars, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Pacific Automobile Insurance Company John Wood $ 1075.08 United Pacific Insurance Company - Dexter& Sawyer 1377.39 Pacific Indemnity Company - John T. Collins & R. A. Covington Agency 1056.95 General Insurance Company of America - Larry W. Noble 1038.15 Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, the bids were referred to the City Engineer, Councilman Clapp and the City Attorney for checking and with full power to make award of contract, and to report their acts to- this Board. —_APPLICATIONS • Application of Richfield Oil Company for permission to hang a Neon sign at 108 North Beacon Street; and Application of C. E. Bowlsby- (Martha• Huizing, renter) to hang a Neon sit II at 24 West Central Avenue, were presented and ordered filed. The applications having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, were £ranted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. TAXES - CORRECTION Petition No. 57, Milo and Catherine Whiting for reduction in value of $580.-- $7.83 taxes (City tax bill No. 3610) , per re-value by County, was ,granted and ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm.. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From F. C. Pratt family in appreciation of flower's on occasion of the death of Fay C. Pratt, City employee; From Mrs. R. A. Covington, advising of the sale of the insurance business of the late R. A. Covington to Peter Palma; From C. M. Brown of the Gold Banner Association, advising that the Association will not pay a business license in the City; From the Barton Protective Association advising of the annual meeting of • the Association to be held September 7, 1938, at 7:30 P. M. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Judge, Building Inspector and list of purchases for the month of August, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 803, Amending Ordinance No. 663, Relating to_ Gas Heaters, etc. , authorized at the meeting held on August 29, 1938, was considered and discussed at some length by Council members present, and action was deferred pending elapse of proper time before passage. The 1ayor named Councilmen Gunter and Xrumm and the Engineer and Building Inspector as a Committee to study the question and report their recommendations to this Board. • 225 • OPTION Upon request of E. W. Van Houten an extension of 60 days was granted upon his Qpt-ion to purchase the City property at NW cor Colton Avenue and Church Street. MAJOR_UREETS - f0 GAS SAX Resolution No. 541, authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of 40 Gas Tax allocation for Streets of CQ Major Importance, was duly and regularly adopted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, d seconded by Councilman Gunter. PERMIT - Water Department A communication from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer Division of Highways, • advising of the granting of Permit N6. -87069_ for water servics line under Coiton_Atenue; approximately 470 feet west of Anderson Street, was presented and ordered filed,. (the permit is filed in the Water Dept. office) . This brought up a discussion as to policy regarding domestic water service south of Colton Avenue in the Loma Linda district, and it was determined that this service to A. W. Pollock be granted and that in the future all applications for service south of Colton Avenue in the Loma Linda di.strictJe_ submitted to this Board for action. GROJOLIKORANCE In the matter of group insurance for City employees suggested by Brooke Sawyer, local representative of the Aetna Life Insurance Company, the City Council _agreed to co-operate in the plan if and when authorized so to do by the required number of employees. ____P_OILLCtDEPARTMENT • Police Commissioner •Krumm requested authorization to have police cars serviced at_ the Ford Agency, and to exchange the 1935 car for a 1938 model, as a move for economy and efficiency. The matter of car servicing was left in the hands of the Commissioner with power to act, and sealed proposals for exchange of cars was authorized. LEAGUE OF C FORLyIA MiliiICIEAUTTFS The Mayor and Engineer announced their intention to attend the annual • meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Santa Barbara, September 6-9, 1938. The City Clerk and Treasurer's office to be represented by Deputy Clerk Maccubbin and Assistant Treasurer Erbeck, respectively. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: Ai t5e/4 67 ar2 I 1 1/ Ci y Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 226 • Redlands, California September 7, 1938 Two O 'clock, P. M. This being the date and time for a regular meeting of the City Council, I 1 City of Redlands, California, 'and only one member, Councilman Krumm, being present, City Clerk Hook declared the meeting' postponed until the next regular meeting date, September 21, 1938. Attest: City Clerk. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ,' Redlands, California September 21, 1938 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, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting on September 2, 1938, were read and approved. COMMUNI flIOV�S The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Willard D. Kolb, 1007 Alta Street, for opportunity to service City ' motor equipment; From Dill Lumber Company, in appreciation of splendid service rendered by the Fire Department at the recent fire at their place of business; From Peter Palma advising the City of his acquisition of the late • R. A. Covington insurance business; From Jos. A. Shires, Denver, Colorado, relative to "weather control" ; From Mentone Chamber of Commerce, and members of Mentone Grange #584, requesting retention of A. J. Weld in the City' s employ; From Mayor of Chino, advising of the meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities at said place on the evening of September 23, 1938. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Board of Health for the month of ' August, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. Notification of the State Board of Equalization, relative to applicatio for transfer of "on sale!' beer license at 305 W. Colton Avenue, was presented and orderld 110 227 • filed, and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Council of the City of Redlands, that there has been an application by Laura M. Clifford for the transfer of the License on Sale Beer at the location of 305 West Colton Avenue, and WHEREAS, the Police Department of this City has received numerous complaints of the rowdyism and noise from said premises within the last year, in particular t-- the serious brawl on September 3rd of this year resulting in the arrangement of four customers at said place On Charge of Assault with Deadly Weapon, a felony offense now pending before the Superior Court of this County, and • WHEREAS, the premises at this location is in a residential neighborhood, and in close proximity to a church and public school, and further an open stand in full view o of the general public, the City Council of the City of Redlands to protect the public welfare and morals of this City do hereby protest against the granting of the transfer of the permit On Sale Beer at the location of 305 West Colton Avenue. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redlands does hereby protest and oppose the issuance of the above referred to License by the State Board of Equalization, and that a copy of this resolu- tion be forwarded to said State Board, and that the Chief of Police and City Attorney are hereby directed to file a written Protest Against the Application: PLANNING COMII1ISSION The following report of a called meeting of the Planning Commission, held September 4, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Mrs. Latimer Smith for permission to build an adobe wall on property on Rossmont Drive, was granted to build wall 5 feet high with a 14 inch set back. Petition of D. C. Mock for the removal of ivy on palm trees in front of 215 Cajon Street, was recommended referred to the City Engineer with power to act. Petition of J. C. Scott for removal of two pepper trees 221 Norwood Street, was recommended it be granted. City Engineer to supervise re-planting. Upon motions duly made, seconded and carried, the recommendations of the Commission were approved. • The following report of a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on September 19, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Petition to change the zoning of Norwood Street from First Residential District to the Fourth Residential District, was recommended denied. Opposition was voiced by speakers present. Mrs. Dibble representing the Contemporary Club and Beautification Committee, spoke in regard to blind corners. Mayor Peterson stated a survey is now being made. Report on the meeting of the Pacific Southwest Regional Planning Conference held at Santa Barbara was made by Mr. I. Ford and ordered filed. The question of changing zones of Norwood Street district was discussed at some length and action on the Planning Commission recommendation was deferred pending further consideration. • The granting of the petition of Mrs. Latimer Smith to build an adobe wall to 228 • a greater heighth than permitted by code regulations, brought up the question of a wall started by Harold Harris on Garden Court and construction held up by the Building Inspector as being of greater heighth than permitted by Code regulations. Council members favored the granting of a permit to Mr. Harris, but deferred action pending Planning Commission investigation and recommendation. • LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNTCTPALITTES Written reports of their attendance upon the annual meeting of the League of California Municipalities at Santa Barbara were presented by Deputy Clerk Maccubbin, Asistant Treasurer Erbeck, City Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley, and ordered filed. The payment of $25 .00 each toward expenses of E. -A. Moore and Isaac Ford of the Planning Commission for attendance upon the League meeting- was duly authorized, • payable out of the General City Fund. FLEET INSURANCE - Award The City Attorney reported that award of contract Lr fleet insurance had been made to the Pacific Indemnity Company, Redlands Insurance Company, local representative, per proposal submitted September 2, 1938. COUNTRY CLUB - Water J. Scott Burns, Brooke Sawyer and E. D. Patterson, Jr. , addressed the Board in a plea for assistance in maintenance of the Country Club golf grounds, now suffering for water. They stated that Club funds were depleted and. urged the City to aid in the attempt to keep the grounds in good condition. Mr. Patterson stated that there were Club members who owned water that was available for free use by the Club if arranger Tents could be made with the City for transporting it through the City mains. The matter was discussed at some length with Councilman Krumm recommending that the City lend its Id to the extent of trans.ortin_ water belonging to Club members onl throu:h the Cit lines at a canalage charge of 10& per inch payable monthly, and. so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter and duly adopted, with Councilman Clapp voting "No" . BIpS (Rest Rooms) Sealed proposals authorized by this Board August 29, 1938, for the erection of rest rooms in Lugonia Park, were submitted as follows: • Gordon Donald $ 996.00 Clifford L. Noyes 836.00 Ray Phelps 947.72 L. P. Scherer 1,074.00 The proposals were ordered filed for future action. (Auto Exchange) Sealed proposals authorized by this Board September 2, 1938, for. exchan:in: the 1935 model police car for a 1938 model, were submitted by the following: A. Osbun Company Menno K. Zook Lange & Runkel The proposals were referred to the Police Commissioner, for checking and recommendation to this Board. • 229 • LAMP GLOBES Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the Clerk was directed to call for sealed proposals for supplying the City with lamp globes for one year. Bids to be opened October 5, 191$. PERSONNEL SURVEY r^� The matter of a personnel survey relative to City employees and officials Jwas considered under a proposal submitted by J. K. Cranmer, student of said matters, and Resolution No. 542 providing for same was unanimously adopted, upon motion of Council- man Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter. TRAFFIC SIGNS • Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, authoriza- tion was given for the purchase of 12 additional "School Girl" double traffic si:ns, to e placed where designated by the Mayor and Police Commissioner. I_ D In consummation of the orders of this Board, the City Attorney presented Resolution No. 543, relative to granting to the Standard Oil Company a right of way over City property; also a copy of proposed right of way; also a deed from the Standard Oil Company to the City for a certain strip of land heretofore used by the said Company as a roadway to its yard on Highway 99. The Resolution No. 543, was unanimously adopted; the copy of the easement right of way was ordered filed; the deed from the Standard Oil Company was accepted and ordered placed of record. TREE SURGERY, ETC. The question of trimming palm trees and cleaning up the streets there- after was discussed at some length. The Engineer suggested a S. R. A. project, under which the City would pay 15% of the cost, estimated at $2620.80. The suggestion met with approval of Council members and the Engineer was authorized and directed to prepare a project accordingly. The Mayor and Treasurer were authorized to execute the necessary papers, and the sum of $2620.80 was appropriated to meet the City' s portion of the cost, payable from the General City Fund. • DUMP - NW COR. COLTON & JUDSON Several Council members voiced the protests of citizens in the district to the dumping of rubbish at the NW cor. of Colton Avenue and Judson Street. Similar complaints having heretofore been presented to the Board, upon recommendation of Council- man Krumm and concurrence of the other members of the Board, the Engineer was authorized and directed to provide the necessary grounds at the City dump at Church Street and the wash and to then clean up the lot at Colton Avenue and Judson Street and post same to prevent further use as a dumping ground. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: )2:16g:re City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 230 • Redlands, California October 5, 1938 2 O 'clock, P. . A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson, Treasurer Tripp and Engineer Hinckley. Absent : Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. In the absence of Councilman Spoor, Councilman Krumm was chosen to act as Finance Commissioner for this period. The Mayor then stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone in • the audience having matters to present. Henry J. Wilson, 15 North Buena Vista Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the locating of the proposed Mexican Swimming Poo!1 1 in the City yards near Texas Street, expressing the opinion that it would be of great annoyance to the residents of the district known as Moore & Woodworth Brookside Subdivi- sion and a detriment to home values. He was followed by a number of other residents of that section, all in opposition to the proposed location, except Mrs. R. L. Cranmer, who expressed the opinion that the pool would not constitute a source of annoyance ®i deter- iorate home values. The Clerk presented a communication from 'taxpayer" which was consigned to the waste basket as an unsigned communication. Mayor Peterson then stated that the exact location of the pool has not been definitely fixed and assured those present that the Council would give due consideration to the protests and would endeavor to do nothing that would injure property values or cause unnecessary annoyance, and no further action was taken. BIDS LAMPS This being the time advertised for opening of bids for supplying the City ' with lamps for one year, the following sealed proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Nash Electrical Company The Orange Belt Electric Company Raymond C. Gaston • Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the award was made to the Nash Zlectrical Company, Redlands, California, and all other proposals were rejected. The Mayor was authorized to execute an agreement of purchase accordingly . COMMUNTCATTONS (Oranges) A communication from Southern Citrus Association, 6th & Santa Fe, requesting an opportunity to handle oranges from the City groves, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the oranges from the Cemetery grove were ordered shipped through the said Southern Citrus Association. Shipment orders of oranges from other City groves was deferred until a later date. • 23 1_ • (Lawn Contest) lirA communication from Donald S. C. Anderson, Treasurer, Redlands Horticultural Society, seeking Council co-operation in a "Winter Lawn Contest", and requesting the City to offer a prize or prizes in water to the winner of the contest, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the City offers prizes of $10.00 . ,$ $5.00 respectively., in water, to winners Nos. 1 and 2 as selected and certified to this rBoard by the Horticultural Society. REPORTS The report of the annual audit by G. E. Mullin; City Judge; Building • Inspector for September, 1935, and Fire Departmeal for the month of August, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. • I k art- The i bThe following report of the Planning Commission meeting of September 2f{, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: The petition of Harold C. Harris for the erection of a wall on property in Garden Court was recommended granted. Petition of John H. Hinckle for removal of three pepper trees on E. Highland Avenue was recommended granted for five pepper trees to be taken out and the space re-planted under supervision of the City Engineer. Petition of Mrs. C. E. Montgomery for removal of eucalyptus tree at 642 E. Fern Avenue was recommended granted. Also recommended that the City Engineer take steps to remove every other tree in the 600 block on East Fern Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the recommendations of the Commission were duly approved. Report of Ralph B. Smith, County W. P. A. , submitting information as to projects and expenditures in Redlands was presented and ordered filed. • Police Commissioner Krumm reported that the proposals submitted at the last meeting for exchange of Police car, were not satisfactory and that no exchange would be made at this time. PETITIONS Petition No. 5$, L. T. & Cornelia M. Oleson for correction of tax bill-- piece of property having been omitted in error; and Petition No. 59, Mrs. Ida M. Corbaley for correction of assessment-- one improvement having been moved off, were granted and ordered filed, upon motion A regularly made, seconded and adopted. Councilman Spoor entered the Council — Chamber at this time and took his place at the Council table. HIGHWAY _x/99 (Project #3-Central Avenue Imp, ^ Pm nt) • A communication from Division of Highways addressed to Engineer Hinckley, II 232 • submitting in triplicate, a:reement for expenditure df a :as tax funds for State Highways accruing to the City during 1937-39 biennitm was presented and copy ordered filed. The Mayor was authorized to execute same for and on behalf of the City, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm. _9.RD _C Ordinance No. 803, Amending Ordinance No. 663, Relating to Installation of gas water heaters and gas heaters, introduced August 29, 1938, discussed and continued from time to time, was again considered with the Clerk reading a report and resolution-Di the City Health Board as follows: RESOLVED--"It is the belief of the Redlands Board of Health that the use of unvented gas heaters is fraught with • potential danger to health and all such heaters in Public Buildings should be vented." The full reading of the Ordinance was waived by consent of the four members present. After due consideration, Councilman Krumm moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Roll call resulted as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: Councilman Gunter Absent: Councilman Clapp. The M.yor declared the Ordinance duly adopted. Proposed Ordinance No. 804, Adopting-hy Reference, the Pacific Coast "Uniform Building Code, 1937 Edition",, was introduced by the City Attorney, read and laid over under the rules. TRE&. SUR_ ERY, ETC. Superseding a portion and carrying out other portions of the order entered the Engineer presented a S.R.A. project dated September 21, 1938, at the Council meeting held Septemher 21, 1938,/ for a period October 1,_1938 to October 1, 1• • to "Prune trees, clean parkways, gutters and pavements Eon all public streets and clean all storm water •drains within the City of Redlands. Haul away trash and prgnings to lot furnished by City. Burn prunings. Haul wood suitable for fuel to City yard. To dig pipe trenches on City Streets for City Water Department." with an estimated cost to the City an amount not to exceed $1330.56, 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, and the said sum of $1330. 56 was duly appropriated to meet the City's portion of cost, payable from the General City Fund_. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the use of City equipment for S. R. A. wood project was authorized under supervision of the . En:ineer. CLAIM - DAMAGES The Clerk presented a claim of Rosebud Blanton for damages in the sum of $10,000.00 purported to have been the result of negligence on the part of the City. After due consideration, the Council denied the claim and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, fly adopted Resolution No. 544. _T2AFFIC,STC. The question of extending 10 minute parking zones to corners on Orange • 233 • Street, between Central Avenue and Colton Avenue, was referred to the Police Commissioner ' and Chief with power to act. The question of diagonal narking on Orange Street between Central Avenue and Colton Avenue was referred to the Engin er to make apjiltca ion to the State Highway Commission for the necessary permit. BTDS CP CD Upon recommendation of the Engineer and motion of Councilman Spoor, CZ seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, sealed proposals were called for supplying the City with a new or used power road grader. Bids to be opened October 19, 1938. PERSONNEL SURVEY • In furtherance of the personnel survey being conducted by J. K. Cranmer under Resolution No. 542, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, all officers and employees of the City are requested to co-ooerate ' to the fullest extent in Mr. Cranmer' s efforts. _CITY YARDS Additional sheds at the City yards for protecting the City 's equipment was authorized under supervision of the Engineer and Street Commissioner. FUNDS - TRANSFERS Treasurer Tripp requested a transfer of funds in the amount of 838,400.00 from the Water Department revenue to the General City Department Fund. Councilman Krumni expressed the opinion that action by the Council is not necessary; that the revenues of the Water Department were considered and made a part of the General City budget for this fiscal year and as such was directed to be placed in the General City Fund. Reference Jo the records of the adoption of the budget July 6, 1938, sustained Councilman Krumm's contention and it was deemed not necessary for the Council to take action relative to such transfers this fiscal year. MISCELLANEOUS Upon inquiry of the City Clerk, the matter of information as to regulations and requirements for the operation of rest homeand/or homes for the aged, was referred • to the Building Inspector. The recommendation of Councilman Krumm that the City discontinue its support of W. P. A. recreational proie_c a as a protest to conditions appertaining at some of the centers was discussed and continued, with a suggestion that the Mayor and Councilman Clapp confer with Ralph Smith, County head, of W. P.A. , and Malcom Smith, local representative in charge of recreation. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner, No further business demanding attentbn, on motion the meeting adjourned. ' Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 234 • Redlands, California October 19, 1938 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, Krumm, Gunter, Spoor, City Clerk Hook, Treas- urer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Mayor Peterson. Mayor Peterson being temporarily detained in a reception to parties advertising °Covered Wagon Days° celebration to be held in San Bernardino next month, upon Lotion of Councilman Krumm, duly seconded and adopted, Councilman Spoor was chosen to (preside until the Mayor arrived. • The acting Mayor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Mayor Peterson entered the Chamber at this time and the acting Mayor surrendered the :avel and took his place at the Council table. �BDINANCE The first matter considered was proposed Ordinance No. 804, Adopting the It1937 Edition of the Pacific Coast Uniform Building Code", introduced at the last meeting. Discussion of the Ordinance was participated in by members of the Council, City Attorney and members of the Redlands Realty Board. Members of the Realty Board expressing opposi- tion particularly to the portion of Section 2, repealing Ordinance No. 797. After due (consideration and discussion, the City Council directed that said Ordinance No. 804 be filed as not adopted. The City Attorney then presented Ordinance No. 805, Adopting the ('111937 Edition of the Pacific Coast Uniform Building Code", etc. , which was read in full Ind ordered laid over under the rules, representatives of the Realty Board expressing approval of the proposed Ordinance as read and introduced. ELECTS CAL INSPEQTI.ON RATES Geo Rowe of the Realty Board and Geo. Nash of the Nash Electrical Compahy addressed the Board in request for re-adjustment of fees charged for electrical inspection and the restriction as to oil storage tanks. Councilman Krumm suggested a conference of • parties interested with a view to elimination of such fees as far, as consistent with (practicable business methods, and action was deferred until next meeting. BIDS -- Road Grader This being the time advertised for opening of bids for purchase of road equipment, sealed proposals from the following were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Smith Boo h Usher Company Freeland Tractor & Equipment Company Brown-Bevis Equipment Company Curtis V. Edwards J. D. Adams Company The proposals were referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for tabulation, report and recommendation to this Board at its next meeting. REPORTS Report of the Board of Health and list of purchases for the month of • 235 • September, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. ' PLANNING COMMTSSTON The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of October 17, 1. 8, was presented and ordered filed: Letter from the Auto Club of So. Calif. asking endorsement of propositions #3 and #4 on the Cf November ballot, was tabled. G Ca Petition of Fred A. Hill for removal of Pepper trees on the North side of Fifth Ave. East of La Salle Street and on La Salle Street North of Fifth Ave. was recommended granted with the proviso that palms be planted in place of pepper trees on La Salle Street. Petition of Mrs. C. E. Blanc to operate a tea room at • 404 Cajon Street, with signatures of 11 property owners in favor and a letter from L. B. Hayden protesting, was recommended ranted with the proviso that the permit be not transferrable and that a small appropriate sign on the building be used. Mrs. Dibble urged that some action be taken to formulate plans for zoning against signs on the Highways of Redlands. Mr. Collett and Mr. Ford were appointed as a committee to cooperate with the Contemporary Club and Beautification Committee in regard to sign zoning Ordinance. Mr. Ford reported upon the meeting at Santa Barbara and consideration of the City Council was recommended. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendation of the Commission relative to granting of petition of Mrs. C. E. Blanc to operate a tea room at 404 Cajon Street was approved with the elimination of the Proviso that the permit be not transferrable. The recommendation of the Commission relative to petition of Fred Hill for removal of pepper trees on Fifth Avenue and La Salle Street, was approved except as to re-planting with Palms on La Salle Street, which was referred back to the Commission for recaas4&eration, the Council expressing the opinion that palms are not desirable alongside of orange groves, with Councilman Spoor voting "Non on the motion. PETITIONS Taxes - Corrections Petition No. 60, Paul E. and Jessie F. Neal for correction of tax bill-- • Soldiers Exemption not having been reported; and Petition No. 61, Carl W. Ihrig for correction of tax bill--no householde_ s exemption having been allowed; and Petition No. 62, Security First National Bank of Los Angeles for correction of tax bill--piece of property having been omitted in error; and Petition No. 63, Lombard Trustees, Ltd. , for correction of tax bill-- improvement assessed in error, correction having been made in 1937; and • Petition No. 64, R. M. Kubias, for correction of tax bill--lot cleaning charge made in error, were granted and ordered filed, upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted. —Lana (Signs) Application of the Electrical Products Corporation to hang a Zeon sign 236 • for Annabil & Son, over the sidewalk at the NW cor. Orange and State Streets, and the Application of Buxton Neon Sign Company to hang a Neon sigg for ' M. L. Oesterblad over the sidewalk at 14i East Citrus Avenue, were duly granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the said applications having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. RESOLUTION (Boulevard Stop) Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, a stop was authorized and directed to be installed on San Bernardino Avenue at Texas Street, per Resolution No. 545, which was duly adopted. STAIR H1.GHWAYS - 3¢ Gas Ta_x •� Resolution No . 546, authoriping and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for State High- ways, was duly and regularly adopted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. • TRANSFERS Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Treas- urer was authorized and directed to transfer to the General City Fund, the sum of Irs $1,442.21 from the a¢ Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund, and the sum of $2,179.31 from the Property Owners Project Fund for re-imbursement for money expended, per statements this day filed by the City Engineer. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING • A communication from the Mayor of Elsinore advising of the meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held at said place on the evening of October 28, 1938, was presented and ordered filed. Dinner reservations for six were authorized. TRAFFIC SAFETY A communication from Redlands Safety Committee relating to a traffic safety program, was presented and ordered filed for future reference. FIRE ZONES -- Change • Upon suggestion of the Mayor and concurrence of Council members, the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance for a change in the boundary line of Fire Zone #2, per plans of the Building Inspector, and present same to this Council at the next meeting. EMPLOYEES Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, Leo Waite employed in the Park Department was placed on the regular monthly pay-roll at a salary of $97.50 per month, effective as of date October 1, 1938. HOSPITAL The question of a contribution to the Community Hospital for services rendered in emergency and charity cases was discussed at some length, lead by Councilman ( rumm, who suggested an appropriation of $500.00. Other Council members thought $500.00 • was too much. After full consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by 237 • Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, a sum not to exceed $250.00 for the fiscal year was authorized for the payment of emergency and/or charity cases upon demand of the Hospital regularly made and filed with this Board. W. P. A. Councilman Clapp reported that W. P. A. recreation program for tennis courts, etc . , in Sylvan and Lugonia Parks was ready to start, and after some discussion, C\2 G upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded byCouncilman Spoor, the Mayor and proper P officials, were authorized and directed to execute the necessary papers for and on behalf of the City; and the necessary funds, estimated by the Engineer at approximately .1;6 0.00 • to pay the City' s portion of the cost, was appropriated from the General City Fund-- Park Department. DIRECTORIES The purchase of six City directories now in process of preparation by the Arthur Commercial Press was authorized at a cost of $12. 50 each. , JIIMISCELLANEOUS Location of the Mexican swimming pool; Recreation orogram; and question of weed cleaning charge on lot NE cor. of Fern Avenue and Michigan Street, were discussed and action deferred for further consideration. 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. , October 26, 1938. Attest: • �, r i . City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 111 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California October 26 , 1938 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 Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. Councilman Krumm requested a correction in that portion of the minutes under the caption of "Hospital" on page 236 which states that he"suggested an appropriation of $500.00", to read that he "opposed an appropriation of $500.00, a substantial reduction in assessed value having • been made by the Board of Equalization. " Upon motion the correction was ordered, and the 238 • minutes were then duly approved. ROAD EQUIPMENT The Engineer reported that the Committee to which the proposals presented to t4is Board October 19, 1938, for supplying the City with certain road equipment, was referred, recommends the purchase of the used Caterpillar per proposal submitted by J. D. Adams Company, branch office 1202 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, at a price of $2500.00,_plus sales tax, less 20 discount, if paid in 30 days. Upon motion of Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the recommendation of the Committee was approved and the purchase of said equipment duly authorized. • _DEMUilJB • The Clerk presented the following d mands for contract work in Mill Creek at head of Zanja: Claude Fisher Co. , Ltd. , 2455 E. 55th St . , Los Angeles, in the sum of $4,297.09; Vido Kovacevich, 5400 Imperial Highway, South Gate, California, in the sum of $2,766.90. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the said demands were ordered paid from the General City Fund (State allocation) , and the Clerk was directed to issue warrants accordingly. P_ETI TXOILS Petition No. 65, Gilbert C. Lamb, for correction of tax bill--Soldiers Exemption not having been reported, was granted and ordered filed, upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted. COMMUNI-MIMS A communication from the Secretary-Manager of "Hemet Utility Turkey Show", advising of that annual event to be held at Hemet, November 10-134 1938, was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk- was directed to advise the Secretary that Redlands would `' be represented. A communication from A. F. Wade, 131 Center Street, this City, requesting that he be given employment by the City, was presented and ordered filed, with a recommendation that he be placed on the list for employment when the City needs addition; • al men. A communication from the League of California Municipalities submitting its recommendation as to voting on certain proposition at the November election, was pres- ented and ordered filed. QRDINMiC E Proposed Ordinance No. 806, Relating to Fire Zones, was presented by the City Attorney, read in full, introduced and laid over under the rules. WFFh CHARGE ' E. C. Campbell, owner of property at 604 Linda Place, addressed the Board in protest to lot cleaning charge on his tax bill, claiming it to be an error--that his son cleaned the lot. The Engineer stated that the lot had been turned in as having been cleaned by the City. The matter was considered at some length, Mr. Campbell proposing • 239 • to supply sworn evidence as to his statement. He was advised to pay the bill to the Collector and present his claim to the City for a refund, and it was so ordered, upon motion of Councilman Gunter. Mr. Campbell further protested the Telephone Company_ blocking the alley at the rear of his business house-lb Cajon Street. Referred to the Engineer with direction Cq to keep the alley open for public use. ,_MAS DEC_QRATI s . aY C, Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, the Mayor appointed Councilmen Gunter and Krumm as a Committee of this Board relative to Street decorations for the Xmas holidays and the annual Xmas tree program, and report their acts to this • Board. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE The Mayor was authorized and directed to extend an invitation to the Citrus 111 Belt League to be this City' s guest on the regular meeting to be held November 25, 1938. BUILDING INSPECTOR Matters pertaining to electrical fees, etc. , were considered, developing that certain statements made by Mr. Nash of the Nash Electrical Company to this Board at its last meeting were erroneous, and the Building Inspector was directed to so advise Mr. Nash and to present him with a bill for unpaid fees, if any, due the City . The City Attorney was directed to prepare a form of affidavit for use of the Building Inspector when permits are applied for, for installation of heaters, furnaces, etc. BUSINESS LICENSES Upon suggestion of Councilman Krumm members of this Board present decided to meet at 9 O' clock, A. M. , October 29, 1938, in executive session for consideration of suggested changes in fees charged under the present Business License Ordinance. The Clerk was directed to notify Councilmen Clapp and Spoor. TRAFFIC The question of traffic regulations for Cypress Court Street was referred to • the Mayor and Police Commissioner with power to act. HOLIDAYS Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krum:, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance or Resolution establishing and naming the legal holidays that may be observed with pay by City employees, and to present same to this Board for action at the next meeting. The da s suggested by members at this time included--Fourth of July, Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanks:ivin: Da , Christmas Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day. Attest: No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. �y ( � City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 210 • -- --- -- - --- - -- -- - Redlands, California November 2, 1938 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, Krumm, Gunter, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of October 26, 1938, were read and approved. The Mayor announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having • matters to present. W. B. Hadley, Deputy County Horticultural Commissioner, addressed the Board in relation to red-scale infested trees, in the parkways of several streets of the City, and exhibited specimens of fruit. Upon inquiry, he stated that the cost would be ' approximately $1.50 a tree to properly_ eradicate the scale. The matter was considered .t some length, Council members expressing the opinion that the infested trees should be cleaned or removed. Referred to the Street Commissioner and Engineer with power to act, after conferring with property owners and Mr. Hadley. Mrs. E. A. Moore, Garden. Court, addressed the Board in aplea for rennval of broom and other growth in Garden Street for appearance and safety. The Engineer assured her that the work was contemplated in a recent S. R. A. project and would soon be done. RECREATION PROGRAM Malcom Smith, of the local W.P.A. recreation, sought information as to status of tennis court project and was advised that. the project with copy of order of this Board and letter from Mayor. Peterson has been filed with the County W. P. A. 1 APP I .ATTONS The following applications for hanging signs were presented: K. Kanatani at 135 West Citrus Avenue; Blume' s at 15 East State Street; • Lowrey & Wheaton at 21 Cajon Street; Safeway Stores at 28 East Citrus Avenue--one sign on front and three signs on side of building; A. Welbanks at 111 West Central Avenue; Wilson's Funeral Chapel, inside property line at 37 East Olive Avenue. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the applications were granted, under supervision of the Building Inspector. _COMWINI-CAT-IONS A communication from the Chairman of Caravan Committee of "Covered Wagon Days of San Bernardino, Inc. , " addressed to Mayor Peterson urging this City to participate in forthcoming celebration in San Bernardino November 17-20, 1938, was presented and referred to the local jubilee committee for action. • 241 • Communications from the League of California Municipalities, submitting financial statement for past year, proposed budget for next year and filing of a new proposed schedule of membership dues for 1939, were presented and ordered filed. The proposed new schedule fixes the annual dues for cities of Redlands population at ' 275.00, as against $175.00 the past year. After due consideration, upon motion duly made, tseconded and adopted, the schedule was approved and membership continued in the League. - PETITION Petition No . 4212, J. A. Nowlin, et al, for a street light in Block 1400 on Clay Street, was referred to the Street Commissioner and Engineer with power to act. • REPORTS Report of the Treasurer for the month of September, the Judge, Building Inspector and list of purchases for the month of October, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION - The report of the Planning Commission meeting of October 31, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: _ Letter from City Clerk Hook advising of City Council action relative to tree removal petition of F. A. Hill and petition of Mr. & Mrs. C. E. Blanc to operate a tea room at 404 Cajon, was read and ordered filed. Upon motion duly adopted, it was recommended that the palm tree at 5th & La Salle Street be left and other palms be planted at intervals not to exceed 60 feet; and that the clause in the Blanc petition--"to be not transferrable", be eliminated. Petition of Elmer Wilshire for permit to establish a business at 101 Beacon Street, was recommended referred back to the petitioner for signatures of property owners in that vicinity and that the petition be granted provided 2/3 of property owners signed. Mrs. Dibble, Lombard and Craig met to discuss a sign ordinance, the secretary presenting the Santa Barbara Ordinance. The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance which was referred back to the Committee. The recommendations of the Commission were approved with Councilman Krumm voting "No" on. the recommendation relative to palm trees on La Salle Street. TAXES -- Corre ions • Petition No. 66, Chas E.• Singleton, for weed cleaning charge to be taken off tax bill, having paid direct to the party doing the work and City paid same party; and Petition No. 67, Geo. J. & Etha D. Fowler, for return of California Tract, Lot 2, to City tax roll, County having failed to notify the City of such return in July, 1938; and Petition No. 68, Emma J. Spence & I . Albert, Estate, for 400.00 to be deducted from each assessed value of new improvement, were ordered filed, and upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted the corrections were ordered made accordingly. ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 805, Adopting Pacific Coast Uniform Building Code, 1937 Edition, introduced and read October 19, 1938, was again read and duly adopted by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter, Spoor and Mayor Peterson. • Noes: None. • - ------- ---- Ordinance No. 806, Relating to Fire Zones, introduced and read October 26, 1938, was again read and duly adopted by the following vote: Aves: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter, Spoor and Mayor Peterson. Noes: None. LIQUOR The Clerk presented notice from the State Board of Equalization of the c filing of application for "off sale" beer, wine and distilled spirits at No. 2 East State Street, this City, by Philip A. Kustner, R-B Drug Store. Councilman Gunter and other members expressed general opposition to additional liquor stores, but could see no special grounds for successfully protesting to the State Board, and the notices were ordered filed. • CITRUS BELT LEAGUE The Clerk presented a copy of a Resolution adopted by the Citrus Belt League at its meeting at Elsinore, October 26, 1938, endorsing proposition No. 8 on the November ballot, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the action of the League was unanimously approved. HOLIDA City Employees The question ofholidays allowed, with pay, to City employees being brought up by Councilman Krumm, was discussed and after due consideration, the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the following days be declared legal holidays, with pay, to all City employees-- Fourth o#' July Labor Day Thanksgiving Llay Armistice Day Christmas Day. New Years Day - Memorial Day Washingtonts Birthday An "employee" under this order being anyone receiving a monthly salary or wage from the City, except an elective official. HEALTH & SANITATTON (open privies) • The Question of open privies was considered when a statement was filed by the Secretary of the Board of Health, that approximately 56 such privies were in use in the City, and were a distinct menace to health, and should be eliminated. Ways and means Ito remedy the situation were discussed and referred to the City Attorney and Health Commissioner Krumm, with power to act. OPTION Upon request of E. M. Van Houten and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconde. by Councilman Spoor, an extension of 60 days (to January 6, 1939) was granted upon his option to purchase the City property at the NW cor Colton Avenue and Church Street. DIAGONAL PARKING Upon suggestion of Councilman Clapp, and motion of Councilman Spoor, • ' Fi 243 • seconded by Councilman Gunter, diagonal parking on West Central Avenue (#99) from Third II Street to First Street, was duly authorized. .SMOKING Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, it is ordered that no smoking be permitted in the City shop and/or Yard on "r.) Oriental Avenue, and the. Engineer was directed to so Cq post notices. C C. BIDS cii Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Engineer was directed to call for sealed proposals to supply the City with Street trees for the • next year. Bids to be opened November 16, 193 8. X-MAS Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm, and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, a sum not to exceed $500.00, including City labor, was I appropriated for Street decoration for the X-mas season. MISCELLANEOUS Observance of traffic regulations at Cajon and Fern was urged by Councilman Clapp; removal of trees on Highway 99 along floral park was protested by Councilman Krumm; the removal of large trees in the triangle at State & Texas Street was reoueste• by Councilman Krumm, and action deferred, pending investigation by the several Council members. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California November 16, 1938 2 O 'clock, P. U. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meetink. Present= Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor ijeterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley, Councilman Gunter enter- ,' ing the Chamber during the session. Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and a.proved. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: • 244 • From Albert Pettit, San Diego, California, seeking employment; From Mrs. Helen E. Hastings, 1380 East Colton Avenue, relative to rubbish dumping on the vacant property--NW cor Colton and Judson; From Robert Shlaudeman, 1595 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, owner of the property at NW cor of Colton and Judson, relative_to rubbish dumping, etc. ; From President Redlands Community Hospital, expressing appreciation for the Council 's action in appropriating $250.00 to the hospital for emergency cases; From Division of Highways showing tabulation of quarterly payment of G¢ gas tax for Streets of Major Importance; also completion of portion of •oosevelt Road through Reservoir Canyon; From United Council for Civilian Relief in China, Treasurer' s report of • receipts of "Bowl of Rice" parties held June 17, 1938. The Engineer was directed to proceed at once to have the property at NW cor. of Colton Avenue, and Judson Street cleaned and posted against further use as a rubbish dump, and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to Mrs. Hastings and Mr. Shlaudeman. APPLICATIONS - Signs The application of General Petroleum to hang_a double sign on face of building at SE cor, of State and Fourth Streets; and the Application of Neon Corporation to hang a sign over the sidewalk at 316 Orange Street, were granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Krumm, under supervision of the Building Inspector. Application of D. A. Blair to place a board sign on his property at NE cor. of Roosevelt Road and East Cypress Avenue, was denied, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. Application of Mrs. Hazel B. Hollidy to operate a dining room at 256 Cajon Street, was presented and ordered filed. It was determined that no 'emit was necessary at this location, and the Clerk was directed to advise Mrs. Hollidy that a business license was all she needed. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk for the month of September, and for the quarter ending September 30, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. • PLANNING COMMIS$flN The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of November 14, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Maurice. Clapp to construct an addition to building at 620 Monterey Street so it can be used as a two family house was recommended granted. Petition of Harold W. Baker for removal of pepper trees on the West side of Marion Street, was recommended granted for the removal of every other pepper tree and that palms be planted in their places. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendation of the Commission relative to Maurice Clapp petition, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the recommendation of the Commission relative to Harold Baker petition, were approved. • I i 245 • The Clerk presented notice from the State Board of Equalization of the application for "off sale" beer and wine permit by Safeway Stores, Inc. , at 16-20 West State Street.- The notice was ordered filed, with expression of regret by Council members that there appeared no grounds for a successful protest. The Clerk presented a Cv2 card notice from Rev. Klinefelter, President of the local Ministerial Union advising that Rev. R. 0. Youtz is now President of the Union and should be contacted relative to r matters in which the Union is interested. Street Trees • This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying the City with necessary street trees for the coming year, the following proposals were submitted and ordered filed: Hockridge Nurseries City Nurseries of Redlands The proposals were referred to the Street and Purchasing Departments with power to att. CBLORINE The Clerk presented a written proposal of Braun Cornoration, 2260 East 15th Street, Los Angeles, to supply the City with liquid chlorine for the year 1939, which was referred to the Engineer and Purchasing Department. PETITION Petition No. 4213, Harold Stiffler, et al, requesting that Norwood Street zoning remain as a First Residential Zone, was presented and ordered filed for future reference. INZI RANGE - DUM2 The Clerk presented copy of Policy No. 0.L.T . 447, Pacific Automobile Insurance Company, for Public Liability protection of the City for year ending November 24, 1939, which was ordered filed, after inspection by the City Attorney. REQBE.4 I•N (W. P. A. *0536-480) Malcom Smith of the local W. P. A. recreation, addressed the Board • relative to W. P. A. recreation program under a project for tennis courts, etc. , in City parks, and for the purpose of meeting the wishes of W. P. A. and clarifying the records of the Council., a motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the words "estimated12y the Engineer at approximately $650.00" be eliminated from the records on page 237, Book 15, line 9, leaving that portion of the minutes to read as follows: "and the necessary funds to pay the City's portion of the cost was appropriated from the General City Fund--Park Department", was unanimously adapted. AIR MAP A proposal of the Watson Airfotos. Inc. , 237 American Avenue, Long Beach, to supply the City with an Aerial Survey Map (9 feet square) of Redlands at a cost of approximately $203.00, was presented and referred to the Purchasing and Water Departm-n with power to act. • 246 • • ;� L 'MATION The Mayor presented a proclamation from the Mayor of San Bernardino, declaring and setting aside November 17-20, 1938, as "Covered Wagon Days" dedicated to the memory of the pioneer mothers of Southern California, delivered to Mayor Peterson at 10 o 'clock, A. M. , November 16, 1938, at the front door of the City Hall by a "pony express" rider, in the person of Dr. Vaughn C. Gardener of San Bernardino, Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the proclamation was ordered framed and hung in the Council Chamber. S_EI ER The question of sanitary conditions resulting from open privies on East Crescent and Highland Avenues was considered and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, • seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Engineer was directed to prepare plans, specifications and estimated cost of a sewer line to serve the Summit-East Highland Avenues district, and submit same to this Board at next meeting. FISH HATCHERY Councilman Clapp stated that information had reached him that steps were being taken to re-build and operate a fish hatchery at the Dolly Varden location in Mill Creek, and the City Attorney was authorized and directed to immediately file a protest on behalf of this City and Council to any move to establish any plant or plants that might contaminate the water of Mill Creek. _PAWN Councilman Clapp presented the verbal request of Demin: Furniture Comnani � for a loading zone at 523 Orange Street. Referred to Police Commissioner with power to act. MICIIUGAV STREET - Extension The matter of opening Michigan Street, south of Fern Avenue, occasioned by the proposed sale of lots along the Fern Avenue frontage, was considered but action was deferred pending further consideration by the Mayor and parties interested. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissio er. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. • Attest: „La4:t6- >die/ �:i iLei-GYt City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 • 247 • Redlands, California December 7, 1938 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, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City CO Clerk Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. C‘t O Absent: Councilmen Krumm and Spoor . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Councilman Spoor being absent, Councilman Clapp was named Finance Commissioner for this period. 5 Mayor Peterson asked if there was anyone in the audience who had matters to present, whereupon Lyman M. King, Jr. , Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Committee, addressed the Coucil relative to the building of new bridle paths in the City II and presented a petition signed by about forty citizens, which was ordered filed. The matter was duly considered and the Mayor named. Councilman Gunter and Engineer Hinckley to work with the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and make such recommendations to this Board as they deem proper. BIDS - GASOLINE - OIL This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying the City gasoline for the year beginning January 1, 1939, the following proposals were presented, publicly opened and declared: Shell Oil Company Tide Water Associated Oil Company Standard Oil Company of Cliforni a General Petroleum Company of California Socal Oil & Refining Company_ Union Oil Company of California Gilmore Oil Company_ • I After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, award was made to Associated Oil Company, Shell Oil Company, Standard Oil Company of California and Union Oil Company of California, respectively, per proposals submitted, for a three month period each. All other bids were rejected. iThe following proposals for supplying the City with eastern and west-.. s oil for a period of one year beginning January 1, 1939, were presented, publicly opened land declared: Gilmore Oil Company Shell Oil Company Redlands Oil Company DeRoo & Gowland General Petroleum Corporation Union Oil Company of California After due consideration, the bids were referred to Councilman Gunter and Engineer Hinckl3 for investigation and recommendation at the next regular meeting, December 21, 1938. .' TRAFFIC Mr. Berry of the State Farm Bureau, addressed the Council, relative to Mhe number of traffic accidents both inside and outside Cities, recommending that a anned program to investigate stop signs, manner of li:htin: the stre-ts, etc. , be • Adopted. Mayor Peterson informed him that the matter was being considered by a Safety II 248 • Committee, Branch of the local Chamber of Commerce and would make their report and recommendation to the City Council soon, at which time the matter would be taken ug. I 11 The Deputy City Clerk presented a questionnaire and communication from the California Safety Council, Inc., relative to accident records of California Cities for the first ten months of 1938, which was referred to the Police Department. The communication was ordered filed. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From the President of the "Covered Wagon Days of San Bernardino" expressing appreciation of the fine co-operation and participation of this City in their • recent celebration; From Faulkner, Oakes and Faulkner, Certified Public Accountants, notify- ing the City of their change of address and telephone number; From the Wade Family, this City, to the Mayor, expressing appreciation of his gift for their Thanksgiving dinner; From Carl -B. Hilliard, San Bernardino, Attorney for Teresa A. Frye, relative to use of pipe line on Wabash Street and San Bernardino Avenue in Tract x}2383, belonging to Teresa A. Frye. Mr. Hinckley stated that the matter had all been taken care of; From League of California Municipalities acknowledging receipt of letter advising of this City's willingness to accept an increase in League dues for 1939; From R. Z. Smith, State Ranger, Division of Forestry in San Bernardino County, expressing appreciation of co-operation and assistance rendered by the local Fire Department in the recent fire disaster in the San Bernardino National Forest; From Raphael A. Nicolais, Los Angeles, Architect for the Beaumont Municipal Building, relative to plans for a new City Hall building in this City; From the Social Security Board, San Bernardino, submitting a report showing Federal Old Age insurance settlements paid to workers of California or their families; From the Southern Pacific Company, relative to cost to remove and411 rearrange the wigwag at the extension of West State Street and Highway 99 intersection. After due consideration the matter was referred to Engineer Hinckley to confer with the Company, as it was felt the work could be done at a less expense. _AEPLICflI ON The application of C. C. Jewell, 142 South Buena Vista Street, for a position with the City, was presented and ordered filed. LIQUOR LICENSE Notice of Decision on the protest against the issuance of "On Sale" Beer license to Laura M. Clifford, 305 West Colton Avenue, by the State Board of Equal- ization, stating that the license had been denied, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Report of the Board of Health for the months of October and November; • 249 • Building Inspector and City Judge for November; City Clerk and Treasurer for October, and list of purchases for the month of November, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMTSSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on December. 5, 1938, was presented and ordered filed: .''J CNd Petition of A. M. Soares for removal of every other G palm tree at property on Marion Road, was recommended _granted provided that trees be taken out by someone cl that would transplant them or taken out by petitioner at his own expense. Petition of M. L. Cell and Olive Cell for the erection of houses at NW cor Colton and Herald, with a set back • of 15 feet on Colton Avenue and 6 feet on Herald Street, was recommended granted. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the recommendation of the Commission relative to petition of A. M. Soares was approved, and the recommendation of the Commission regarding the petition of M. L. & Olive Cell was approved subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and Commissioner. ORANGES- TEXAS STREET GROVE Statement from the Redlands Heights Groves, Inc . , showing the amount of fruit picked from the Texas Street Grove, 1938 season, was presentedand ordered filed. FREE PARKING LOT Larry Ikerman, representing the Redlands Commercial Club, addressed the Council relative to the abandonment of the free narking lot on West State Street, same having been taken over by the Safeway Stores, Inc. , and asked co-operation of the Council in sharing the expense of rental and securing another location, suggestingthe vacant loft on West Central Avenue just west of the Garden Cafe owned by the Southern Pacific Rail- road Company. He also suggested the time limit of parking in the downtown district be changed to one hour, but no action was taken at this time, Mayor Peterson stating that ,a Committee would be appointed to confer with him in the matter. TENN��CQ[IRTS Mr. M. L. Hooper, representing the Redlands Bowling Club, addressed the Council voicing the objection of the Club to the 'i -11_ ' 04, . - 44: s o __ • tq-- _ • the Bowling Green and University Street for the W. P. A. recreation. After due consid- eration, the matter was referred to Councilman Clapp and Engineer Hinckley to confer with the W. P. A. in selecting a different location. BOULEVARD STOPS The Deputy City Clerk presented a list of boulevard stop signs, prepared and recommended by Chief of Police Morrison, to be changed to the reflector Syne, which was ordered filed. No action was taken as the Mayor stated Police Commiss- ioner Krumm was making a survey and would be ready to make a complete report soon. ' It being unanimously agreed that the crossing at Highland Avenue and Highway 99 (Roosevelt Road) was a very dangerous intersection, Councilman Gunter recommended that it be made a four-way stop, whereupon the Clerk was directed to confer with E. 0. S of the State Division of Highways to ascertain if such a thing would 250 • be considered by them. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, it was determined to place two reflector type signs on Highland Avenue--one for east and one for west bound traffic, to paint signs on the pavement a suitable distance back from the corner and hang a sodium light over the center of the Street, until further action was taken by the State Division of Highways. STREET LIGHTS • The matter of Street lights in the 1400 Block on Clay Street, per Petition No. 4212, was again considered, and upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, was ordered installed. After due consideration, all goose neck lights on Olive Avenue between • Center Street and Terracina Boulevard and on Terracina Boulevard between Olive and Fern Avenues were ordered taken out and an overhead light placed over the center of the Street at intersections, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by councilman Clapp, duly adopted. TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the City Treasurer and motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the sum of $11,134..11 was ordered transferred from Highway 99 Fund to the Street Improvement Fund, and said Highway 99 Fund closed. 2 WAX RADIO Councilman Gunter read several communications commending the local F_re Department for service rendered in recent fires. He explained the valuable service of the 2-way radio used by the State Forestry Department in the recent fire in the San Ber nardino mountains and suggested one for use of the local Departments could be had for a_ reasonable price. After due consideration he was directed to het an estimate of cost to install a 2-way radio for use of the local Police and Fire Departments and present same to this Board. I MEXICAN SWIMMING POD Councilman Clapp reported that the location of the Mexican Swimming Pool had been definitely decided upon, viz; east end of the City yards facing Oriental Avenj, that the project had been approved, and that work would be started as soon as properly • ordered by the Mayor. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: C3—Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ • 251 • Redlands, California December 21, 1938 Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, heldat the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, C't Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Cq G Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Q The Christmas spirit being evidenced by fruit, candy and pop corn on the Council table (an annual exhibition) , a vote of appreciation was unanimously accord- IIIed the donors. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present at this time. IImr_. B. A. Switzer, Assistant Highway Engineer of the State Highway Department, San Bernardino, addressed the Council in response to a letter from the City Clerk regarding a 4-way boulevard stop on Highway 99 at Highland Avenue. He read a communication from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer, in which Mr. Sullivan stated that ' a survey had been made and that he did not think there was enou:h traffic to warrant a 4-way stop, but suggested rigid law enforcement as the best means to effect a safe cross- ' ing. The matter of an underground pass and other means of safety were discussed and the Mayor appointed Councilmen Krumm and Gunter to work out some plan and make their m N recommendations to this Board. 0 o m ti MEDLAND'S SUB. m (Delinquent Taxes) 4 Y M. L. Cell, Realty Agenty, addressed the Council regarding delinquent o a taxes on property on Elizabeth Street known as Medland!s Sub. , Lots 1 to 5. He explained : I the run down condition of the property and asked for a cancellation of part of the 0 delinquent Citytaxes so that it could be sold, thefeeling the amount °s prospective buyer He filed letters from Wm S. Hill & C.M.Brown:owner of adjoining property urging favorabl S entirely too much to assume./ It being the policy of the City to follow the plan of the County in such matters, Councilmen Spoor and Krumm were appointed as a Committee to confer • with the County Board d'Supervisors to ascertain their opinion in the matter. Mr. B. E. Richardson, prospective buve; of the aforesaid property resented a petition for permission to operate a riding academy at this location, togeth r which were ordered filed. to keep with the consent of the adjoining property owners/ He stated that he planned/ about 25 horses, which he wantedto move from his present location on Roosevelt Road on account of no barns there to house them during the winter months, and that if this property could be had for a reasonable figure he would clean it up and keep it so . No action was taken It he matter being referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation at the next I meeting. STUART AVENUE OPENING Ralph Linsley, H. C. Deming and C. A. Wheaton spoke briefly urging the opening of Stuart Avenue eastto Church Street connecting with Sylvan Boulevard and 410 giving the north business section a more direct outlet, per Petition No. 4274 regarding 252 • same, filed on April 7, 1937, for future action. After discussion the Mayor stated a Committee would be appointed to confer with them in the matter. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Larry Ikerman, acting President of the Redlands Commercial Club, presented a letter which was read by the Deputy City Clerk, expressing appreciation of The Redlands Commercial Club, The Golden Jubilee, Inc. , and the Chamber of Commerce for the co-operation of the City in decorating for the Christmas season, together with $75.00 in cash as their contribution toward same. The money was ordered turned over to the City Treasurer, General Fund, with a vote of thanks to the Organizations for their donation, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted. • OIL BIDS Bids for supplying the City with eastern and western oil at the last regular meeting having been referred to Councilman Gunter and Engineer Hinckley for investigation, Councilman Gunter recommended the mama award be made to the Redlands ' Oil Company per bid submitted on December 7, 1938. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the recommendation was unanimously atiprbved. Communications from the Shell Oil Company, Standard Oil Company and Union Oil Company, to whom contracts for supplying the City with gasoline for the coming year were awarded at the last meeting, stating there will be a one cent decrease in price given on their contracts, was presented and ordered filed. It was verbally stated that the Associated Uil Company (the other awardee) would make the same rate. APPLZCILTT ON Application of Betty Jane Scoles for position of locker girl at the plunge at Sylvan Park for the coming season was presented and ordered filed. PET ILON Petition of C. E. Perry, et al, for permission to remove the street row of pepper trees on the east side of Orange Street from Lugonia to Pioneer Avenues, was presented and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation at the next regular meeting. Petition of H. F. Horton. et al, for improvement of Grove Street, was • presented and ordered filed, Engineer Hinckley stated that a W. P. A. project had been set up and soon would be started. LIBRARY BOARD The Mayor reported there would be two vacancie on the Library Board on December 31, 1938, with expiration of the terms of Bruce McDaniel and Lyman M. King. The Deputy Clerk presented a communication from Clarence G. White. recommending the appointment of Charles Clock to fill the vacancy of Bruce McDaniel who asked not to be re-appointed. Some members of the Council felt there "should be a representative of this Council on the Library Board, and after due consideration the matter was laid over until the next meeting and the City Attorney was directed to look up the legality of such a move. The Mayor recommended the re-appointment of Lyman M. King for a three • 253 • Year term ending December 31, 1941, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by I Councilman Gunter, the recommendation of the Mayor was duly approved. COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Mrs. A. Wade, addressed to Mayor Peterson, seeking financial aid was presented and ordered filed. CO Communication from Works Progress Administration to Mayor Peterson Cq CZ CZ together with "Notification of Approval" of project for tennis courts in City parks, was ct Q presented and ordered filed. Engineer Hinckley reported that the location for said tennis courts had been determined at the NW cor Chapel and High Streets, and recommended • the removal of eucalyptus trees on the west side. After due consideration and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the eucalyptus trees were ordered removed and a pine or cedar variety planted under supervision of the City Engineer. Communication from the Southern Pacific Company regarding the signal work at the extension of West State Street intersection with Highway 99 at Texas Street, the stating/work would have to be done by railroad forces, was presented and ordered filed. The matter was referred to Attorney Wilson to ascertain if the City had to pay for said work and report at next meeting. REPORTS Reports of the City Clerk and Treasurer for the month of November,1938, and the Fire Department for the month of September, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. 2 WAY RADIO The matter of 2 way radio motorola sets for use of the local Police and Fire Departments was again considered. Councilman Gunter stated that he had gone into the matter quite thoroughly and felt that it could be worked out very satisfactorily through the Telephone Company, that there was no charge assessed to Cities, everything going through a central station and that the technical work would all be done through the San Bernardino office. No action was taken at this time, the matter being laid over till (next meeting for further investigation of the Police and Fire Commissioners. . SET BACK. (Court - Herald & Colton) Councilman Gunter recommended that the set back line for the Court bein built by M. L. Cell at the NW cor Colton & Herald be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission December 7. 1938. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, said recommendation was duly adopted. WATER METER - HTGB_5C GOL The Mayor .stated there had been a request for a change from several water meters to a single meter at the High School. The matter was discussed as to cost for making such a change, whereupon Councilman Spoor moved that a minimum charge for an eight inch meter be made and that it be billed as a single meter, but the motion was lost for lack of a second and continued for further consideration. ,HRT_STRIAS • Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Gunter, Saturday 254 • morning, December 24, 1938, was declared a legal holiday for all City employees and officials without any wage deduction, by the following vote: ' Ayes: Councilmen Spoor and Gunter Noes: None Not voting: Councilmen Clapp and Krumm The Mayor declared the motion carried and so ordered. J3ills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: etAi —17- Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 1 Redlands, California January d, 1939 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, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: None . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. BOARD OF HEALTH . ', Laboratory Tests The matter of laboratory tests for the City of Redlands, being open for II discussion at this time, the Deputy Clerk presented a communication from Dr. F. H. Holkins,. Secretary of the Board of Health, stating that the said Board recommended that such testi be made at the Redlands Community Hospital, was ordered filed. Joseph K. Choate, President of the Hospital being present, submitted a Proposal based on a flat rate of • $1000.00 for a maximum of 600 milk tests 24 water tests 100 throat cultures annually. All tests over that number to be paid for at the present rate of $ 2.00 for milk tests 7. 5Q for water tests 2.00 for throat cultures Councilman Krumm moved this program be adopted, the City to pick up the milk and have stickers placed on the bottles. Motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter and duly I adopted. It was determined that one copy of the report on throat cultures and milk tests be filed with the City Council and one with the Health Officer, and one copy of the reoort on water tests be filed with the City Engineer and one with the Health Officer; 1all reports on tests and analysis are to be brought before the Board and published once • 255 • each month. U Commissioner Krumm stated that regular inspections of all restaurants were to be made as conditions in some of them had not been found very favorable; and that notice was to be given to storekeepers to cover all small fruits as a protection against flies, etc. DELINQUENT TAXES CDCD (Mediand' s Sub.) C: <C The matter of delinquent taxes on property on Elizabeth Street known as Medland' s Sub. was next considered. Councilman Spoor reported there were no delinquent redemption County taxes, and recommended and moved that all/penalties and interest on City taxes • on said property, be waived, allowing the property to be redeemed by paying only the amount of the tax sale--$415.81. M. L. Cell, Agent for the prospective buyer, addressed the Council in an effort to redeem the property for $200.00. After du consideration, the motion of Councilman Spoor was seconded by Councilman Krumm and duly adopted. (-4zzi ) The petitionAof B . E. Richardson for permission to operate a riding academy at said location having been approved by the Planning Commission, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Gunter, was duly granted. LIBRARY BOARD The City Attorney reported that he found nothing to prevent putting a member of the Council on the Library Board, but that all powers had been delegated to the Library Board. Mr. Choate stated that all Library warrants were filed with the City Treasurer and that the Council had full charge of the amount of money appropriated . A general discussion was entered into regarding salaries of Library employees as compared with City employees, which was left with Mr. Choate to confer with the Library Board to see if a satisfactory adjustment could be worked out and report to this Board. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, Charles Clock was appointed Library Trustee for the term ending December 31, 1941, to fill the vacancy left by Bruce McDaniel. COMMUNICATIONS • The following communications were presented and ordered filed: .From Deputy City Clerk on behalf of the City employees, expressing appreciation of half-holiday on December 24th; From League of California Municipalities regarding Model City Tax Ordinance, Federal Income Tax payment by City employees, and change of address of the League headquarters; From Golden Jubilee Publishers notifying the City that Jubilee Books are still available; From Security-First National Bank to Chief of Police Morrison in appreciation of courtesy and co-operation of his force during the past year; From Chamber of Commerce to Mayor Peterson commending the City for the beauty of its Christmas decorations; • From California State Employment Service to Mayor Peterson, acknowledging 256 • the service of City officials and employees during the recent fire disaster. Communication from Ralph B. Smith, Manager Works Progress Administration, requesting execution of certificates showing authorized legal agents for the City as was presented and ordered filed. sponsor of W. P. A. projects/ Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Mayor and Treasurer were named to act as legal agents for the City . APPLICATIONS Application of W. H. Cater for work of any kind with the City was presented and ordered filed. (Signs) • Applications of Pat Kelly Sign Company, for permission to hang a sign at 18 West Citrus Avenue for Unique Cleaners and at 15 Fourth Street for Crystal Cleaners, were presented and ordered filed. The applications having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, were duly granted. RESIGNATION The Deputy Clerk presented the resignation of J. J. Delaney as motor- cycle officer of this City, which was ordered filed, duly accepted, effective as of January 15, 1939. Commissioner Krumm stated that a night lieutenant was to be appointed from the Present force, at an additional salary of $7. 50 per month and a new man added tlo the force. Such appointments would be presented to the Board at the next meeting for approval. DEEDS Deed from Crafton Mutual Water Company for right of way to construct and maintain "Rocky Falls" pipe line over and across their property in Mill Creek Canyon; and Deeds from Nettie F. Wells, East Fern Avenue, and Gwen D. Prendergast, through portion Lot 7,Blk F and Blk 27,Sec.Prel.Map and Blk 24 Barton Ranch, Brookside Avenue, for right of way for Storm Water Ditch,/ were presented, accepted and ordered placed of record. REPORTS • Reports of the Building Inspector and City Judge for the month of December, 1938, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the planning Commission meeting of January 3, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of B. E. Richardson for permission to maintain and operate a riding stable on Elizabeth Street was recommended granted. Opening of Michigan Street from Fern Avenue to North Place was recommended approved. Petition of C. E. Perry for removal of pepper trees on East side of Orange Street from Lugonia Avenue to Pioneer Avenue was recommended denied, but that some pepper trees be removed and replanted with flowering plants under supervision of the City Engineer which was carried. • 257 • Petition of W. D. Koldewvn of the Latter Day Saints Church to use property at 645 Brookside Avenue for rhnrch purposes was recommended granted. G. Herbert Cole presented plans for establishment of a civic center. Mr. Ford suggested the establishment of an additional fire station on the South side of Redlands. C� The recommendations of the PlanningCommission as regards the petitions of B. E. Richard- C: C` son, C. E. Perry and W. D. Koldewvn were approved and the recommendation regarding the opening of Michigan Street was referred to the City Attorney and Engineer for investiga- tion and report to this Board, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman • Krumm, duly adopted. STUART AVENUE OPENTNG The matter of extension and improvement of East Stuart Avenue was again considered, it being the general opinion of the Board that it should be done under the Street Ooening Act of 1903, whereby the benefiting property owners would pay for the opening of the street. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Clerk was directed to prepare a petition for said work from Orange Street to Church Street and send same to Mr. Deming for securing the proper signatures. Engineer Hinckley reported that a W. P. A. project has been set up to cover the Zanja from Church Street to Cook Street. �,, RESOLUTION (`tie, Death of Dr. Wm A. Taltavall) The Deputy Clerk advised the Council of the recent death of Dr. Wm A. Taltavall, (a member of the City' s official family) and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, an allwise Providence has taken from us Dr. Vim A. Taltavall; and WHEREAS, Dr. Taltavall 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 and outstanding citizen, • NOW, 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. Taltavall. Upon suggestion of L. H. Ikerman, $50.00 was authorized as full payment for the demand of Pat Kelly in the sum of $68.19 for painting Christmas decorations; the warrant to issue to City Attorney Wilson and payments to be made by him to the several claimants on file, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted. BRTDLF PATHS Engineer Hinckley reported that several bridle paths had been repaired 410 off Sunset Drive from "Cliff Road" to the East City Limits, but that automobiles still 258 • used the oaths which was dangerous to those riding . Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the paths were ordered posted so that no cars would be allowed, under supervision of the City Engineer. SANS ANA RIVER BANK _ Engineer Hinckley reported that the County Flood Control was out of funds and unable to complete the power shovel work on the south bank of the Santa Ana River between Church and. Judson Streets without some help from the City . After due considera- tion, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Engineer was directed to continue with the work, the City to supply the necessary funds, not to exceed $500.00, for the labor pay roll. _ W. P. A. -Auditorium • The matter of moving the W. P. A. projects from the City Hall Auditorium was considered and Qpuncilman Krumm was directed to investigate and make a recommendation to this Board. PAY DAYS Treasurer Tripp sought the opinion of the Board regarding the changing of pay days for City employees to regular times--2nd and 16th of each month. The matter was discussed at some length and referred to the City Attorney to investigate and report to this Board. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: OF /OW City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands,ds, California. ChAl VVV - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California January 18, 1939 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular// meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular placdo£ meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. Councilman Clapp was appointed Finance Commissioner to act for this period in the absence of Councilman Spoor. Mayor Peterson stated that the Council ,was ready to hear from anyone in the audience having matters to present at this time. • 259 • MICHIGAN STREET EXTENSION Miss Lillian Cole, North Place and Dr. Earl Cranston, Fern Avenue, lead a general discussion in opiosition to the opening of Michigan Street from Fern Avenue tol North Place, pointing out the fact that it would still be a blind street and give tending to lower thei opportunity to build cheaper houses toward the end of the block1c ass of district. CrJ N E. A. Moore, speaking for the Planning Commission favored the ooenine of the Street and the making of a Master elan for the district as a protection against cheaper places ct being built. Protests signed by property owners in the district were presented by the Deputy Clerk, which were ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by • Councilman Krumm and duly adopted. Protestants claimed they found no property owner in the district favoring said move and since no petition had been presented for the opening of the Street, the Council deemed it unnecessary to continue the matter further at this time. STUART AVENUE OPENING W. V. Martin, a property owner at 423 East Stuart Avenue, addressed the Council in regard to the opening of East Stuart Avenue, stating that he could see no benefit. to property in the district by proposed opening and extension. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Jane S. Taltavall, acknowledging receipt of resolution of this Board regarding the death of her husband; From E. H. Spoor, Councilman, to Mayor Peterson, regarding his absence from this meeting ; From House of Neighborly Service, urging the construction of the Mexican swimming pool so it can be used this coming season; From League of California Municipalities and City of Montebello, presenti ing copies of Ordinance No. 259, establishing a civil service system for said City. LIBRARY salaries of The matter of/ Library emoloyees having been discussed at a former • meeting, the Clerk presented a communication from Mr. White, which was ordered filed. The matter was considered at some length by Council members, and joined in by former Mayor Wheaton, who gave his • -. _ a oval to the manner in which the Librar was mana_ed. After which, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the Mayor was directed to assure Mr. White that there was no intended criticism of Library Trustees, the Council feeling its utmost confidence in them and gratefully appreciates their efforts and excellent service rendered. AGREEMENT 1 Agreement to indemnify and hold the City harmless from all damages arising from the removal of certain trees in Sylvan Park on the west side between High And Stillman Avenues, signed by C. F. Jones, was presented and ordered filed. S 10 • DEED Deed from Ruth Rettig for right of way for Storm Water Ditch through portio of Lot 6, Blk 27, Second Preliminary Map, was presented, accepted and ordered placed ofl record. APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: John W. Williams for position of Life Guard at plunge Bernice Andersen It It " Locker Girl at plunge Betty Rae Schloemer U tf ft IT ft If tt Clarence R. Lewis n -- Locker Boy at Plunge C. D. Garren n n on Police force Douglas Olson If tt n It tI Harold J. Snyder It It of Police officer Irvin L. Abbott U tt of Motorcycle officer or patrollan • John W. Hastings rt n on Police force (Signs) The applications of Pat Kelly Sign Company for permission to hang signs at 344 Orange Street--Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Company and at 14 Cajon Street-1 Cajon Florist, were presented and ordered filed. Same having been approved by the Build- ing Inspector and Commissioner, were duly granted. PETITION No. 4218 Petition/of property owners on East Cypress Avenue for the construction of curbs and gutters, from Citrus Avenue westerly to Storm Water Drain, was presented and ordered filed. Engineer Hinckley reported that a W. P. A. project had been approved, accented and the work authorized. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Health for the month of December, 1938; Fire Department for the months of October and November, 1938; Clerk for the Quarter ending December 31, 1938, and list of, purchases formonth December, were present- ed and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm reported that Safeway milk had never been tested since coming here but that arrangements had been made to meet the trucks and have same tested. TRENSFER Treasurer Tripp called attention to an error in reporting certain real • estate tax money and recommended a transfer of $$3448.80 from the General Fund-City Depart- ment to the Redlands City Park Bond Fund. II Upon recommendation of the City Treasurer and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the sum of $2404.13 was authorized transfer— red from i¢ Gas Tax Fund to the General Fund-City Department, for re-imbursement for money expended per list this day filed by the Engineer. PLANNING COMMISSION The Mayor reported two vacancies on the Planning Commission and recommend- ed the appointment of Chas A. Maccubbin and Jackson Rigby for the term ending December 31, 1942. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the recommendation of the Mayor was unanimously approved. 110 26.1 • 2-WAY RADIO Councilman Krumm reported that the matter of a 2-way radio had been taken up with Washington, D. C. , in regards to having a station of our own. Councilman Gunter questioned the advisability of having an independent station rather than hooking up with the County but the matter was continued until further information was received from Washington. SIGNAL WORK - TEXAS STRUT C c Engineer Hinckley reported there was a previous agreement with the Southern Pacific Company whereby the City paid for the installation of the signals and would continue maintenance of same. The matter was discussed at some length and • continued for further consideration. MASTER WATER METER - HIGH SCHOOL Engineer Hinckley reported that the water rate at the High School was ' being figured on the base of one master meter. ORANGE BOX DERBY Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Mayor was authorized and directed to write a letter of appreciation to Leo Carrillo, Gilmore Oil Company, Commercial Club, Chamber of Commerce, Rhys Minor and any others who contributed to the success of the Orange Box Derby. A contribution by the City was considered and upon motion of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Clap., $$50.00 to match the contribution by the Chamber of Commerce, was duly authorized--warranit to issue to said Chamber of Commerce. POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmen Krumm and Gunter presented and recommended the followin: chanes in personnel and salaries be made: Police Patrolman A. J. Seltzer be appointed and designated as Lieutenant at a salary of 5150.00 per month; Police Patrolman Winfield Robertson be appointed Motorcycle traffic officer, vice J. J. Delaney resigned, at a salary of $14.2.50 per month; Jack Middleton, Janitor, be appointed as Police Patrolman • at a salary of $120.00 per month; F. Fortson, of the Street Department, be appointed as Janitor at a salary of $110.00 per month, all effective as of January 9, 1939. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, duly seomded and adopted, the recommendations were approved and so ordered. ORANGES - Minimum price Councilman Krumm stated that several States had set a minimum price for sale of oranges at 50¢ per box and for grape fruit at 30¢ per box by the grower--an established price, and recommended and moved that this Council go on record as endorsing such a measure and that a petition be sent to the Legislature for adoption during this session, as an emergency measure. Said motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter and unanimously adopted. 262 • ORANGE SHOW The matter of an exhibit at the Orange Show this year was next considered 111 and the Mayor named Councilmen Krumm and Gunter as a Committee to confer with the Chamber of Commerce and make their report and recommendations to this Board. PETITION - WORKERS ALLIANCE cation Councilman Clapp presented a communi-/of the.Redlands Local Workers Alliance for the continuance of W.P.A. funds for the benefit of business and workers in the Redlands area and seeking Council approval of said petition. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the matter was tahled. BUSINESS LICENSES • Business License Collector Tripp presented a list of delinquent business licenses and sought information as to manner of collection of same. After due consider- ation, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, secondecby Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Police Department was authorized and directed to proceed with collection for the remain- ' der of this month, and on all those still unpaid on February 1st, Attorney Wilson was directed to start criminal action. Bills and Salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / el City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. vLPa e , - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II 0 . Redlands, California • February 1. 1939 2 0 clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting. Present : Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent : None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. BUSINESS LICENSES _ I Christian Grosst 1102 Clay Street, addressed the Board in a plea for relief from the fee of . 24.00 a year, under Sec. 30, Ordinance No. 794, for house to house salj of fruits , vegetables , etc. , stating that his gross sales amounted to only $4.00 or $5.00 a week. After consideration, it was determined to meet at an early date for • 263 • (further consideration of this feature of the Business License Ordinance, Councilmen expressing the opinion that some relief should be given this type of business. APPLICATIONS The following applications for hanging of signs, approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, were granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp : CSP G Safeway Stores 14-20 West State Street Rettig Garage 17 West Citrus Avenue eft Bardawils 216 Orange Street COirMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: • From Golden Gate International Exposition relative to opening date, etc. , was referred to the Chamber of Commerce; From City of Indio extending an invitation to attend the County fair at Indio on February 3-5, 1939; From Local Chapter American Red Cross endorsing the efforts of the Police Department to procure a 2-way radio system; From A. T. & S. F. Railway Company, addressed to Engineer Hinckley, relative to grading its right of way on Highway 99, between Park Avenue and Tennessee Street, was referred to the Park Commissioner. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Community Hospital laboratory tests of milk, etc. , and list of purchases for January. 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISi O The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 30, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Henry Fisher to build an addition to his house at 246 Eureka Street was recommended granted. • Petition of C. W. Hardy to move a pepper tree from 635 West Fern Avenue and replant it at 615 West Fern Avenue, was recommended referred to the City Engineer with power to act. • The matter of an agricultural zone set back to control building--it being the sense of the members that Mayor Peterson be asked to present the matter to the City Council. General discussion of the Zoning Ordinance. Matter of a trailer court, was recommended that an Ordinance be adopted. The recommendations of the Commission relative to petitions of Henry Fisher and C. W. Hardy were duly approved, upon motion of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Gunter. In the matter of establishing building set back lines in the Agricultural Zone, a 15 foot line was recommended in a motion by Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordin- ance rel_tive to trailer camps and or courts, and to submit both matters to the Planning Commission for its action prior to formal introduction in this Council. • 264 • PETITIONS Petition No. 422Q,, The Redlands Gun Club, by Frank B. Frye, Secy, for , permission to establish shooting quarters in the basement of Durrell' s Service Station, , SW cor State and Third Streets, was presented, and after due consideration, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the petition be granted under police regulation and with no Sunday shooting, was duly adopted. The Clerk presented notification by the State Board of Equalization of the application of Smart & Final Company, Ltd. , for wholesale beer and wine license at 329 Orange Street, which was ordered filed. Councilman Spoor at this time advised Council members of his contact with, • some members of the State Board of Equalization on one of his trips to the Capitol, and assured the Board that the attitude of the State Board is to give serious consideration to the wishes of the municipalities as expressed through the governing body, and that he personally felt that the State Board intends to be f air and impartial in considera- tion of any just protests filed with it. TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the Property Owners Project Fund for re-imbursement to the General City Fund (Strellt Dept. ) the sum of 81305.98, per statement filed by Engineer Hinckley covering period October 1 to December 31, 1938. RATIFICATION The action of the Mayor, January 11, 1939, in signing an agreement permit- ting the County to enter on City property in its W. P. A. work in Mill Creek, and The action of Police Commissioner Krumm in the purchase of a DeLuxe Ford, 1939 auto for use of the Police Department at a cost of $919.94 were duly ratified by the unanimous vote of the Board. ORANGE SHOW In the matter of the National Orange Show, it was determined to enter a "City of Redlands" exhibit, with Park Superintendent Ferguson in charge of construction, • with an appropriation of $500.00 cash, plus park labor, plus orange show subsidy of $350.00 all under supervision and control of Councilmen Krumm and Gunter and Park Commissioner Clapp. REST ROO !S In the matter of Fest rooms in the park at Lugonia Avenue and Washington Street, considered last summer, was called up by Councilman Clapp and after further consideration, was referred to Councilman Clapp with full power to act, upon motion of Councilman Kruxm, seconded by Councilman Spoor. WATER DEPARTVENT - Truck Upon request of Engineer Hinckley and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, sealed proposals to supply the City Water Department with a service truck were called for opening at the next meeting. • 265 • COW - Keep_int In the matter of keeping animals in the City, the Ordinance was interpreted by the Attorney to prohibit the keeping of a cow without first obtaining a permit from the City Council. SALARY - Vacation VD Upon recommendation amd motion of Police Commissioner Krumm, seconded by Cq Councilman Gunter, an allowance of one week' s pay as Janitor in the sum of 01.25 was given Jack Middleton who lost an "earned" week of vacation, July 1 to December 31, 1938, by transfer from City Janitor to the Police Department, with Councilmen Clapp and Spoor voting "No". • CONTINUED The following matters were continued: Sewer-Summit and Crescent Avenue district; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Avenue right of way; 2-way Radio system; 5th Avenue Swimming pool; City Hall; East Stuart Avenue extension; Southern Pacific Company signal at Texas Street and Highway 99. 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. , on Wednesday, February 8, 1939. Attest : ' ! ' a ' a City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' CITY HALL DESTROY-L- ESTROYED BY FIRE -- 1 :45 A. M. . Friday February 3, 1939. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 3, 1939 2 O' clock, P. M. • A special meeting of the City Council, regularly called by the Mayor and held on the 3rd day of February, 1939, at 2 O' clock, P. M. , on the second floor of the fire department building at NW cor Central Avenue and 5th Street, with all members present except Councilman Spoor who was absent from the City and could not be contacted. Also present--the City Clerk, Treasurer and Attorney. The Mayor explained that the call of the meeting was occasioned by the destruction of the City Hall by fire on the morning (2 o' clock A.M. ) of February 3, 193 . The first matter considered was selection of quarters for the several City departments. Frank W. Moore was present and tendered the use of his property at NW cor State and Third Streets at a rental of 1105.00 per month for a minimum period of four l months, with option of the City for an additional eight months on the same basis. Tender of temporary use of properties of Cope Commercial Company, Contemporary Club and Bank of, . America et al, was announced by the Mayor. After due consideration, a motion by Council 266 • man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that Mr. Moore ' s offer be accepted, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare a rental agreement accordingly and present same to Mr. Moore and this Council for ratification. APpRECIA_TION A vote of appreciation was extended to the State Forestry Service, the or Pomona, San Bernardino and Riverside Fire Departments for aid rendered and services tendered at the recent City Hall fire. INSURANCE Edward B, Lilly and P. W. Gedney, Insurance adjusters, met with the Council and reported that they considered the City Hall building a total loss and • requested a list of carriers and amounts carried by each on the building, together with floor plan, etc. of the building; also an inventory of the contents of the building and list and amount of carriers. The Clerk and Building Inspector were directed to supply. same at once. �JT�HBII - C]tesn up The matter of completing the wreckage and clearance of the ground of the old City Hall building, Councilman Clapp advised that a W. P. A. project couldbe in operation within a few days, and upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Council- man Krumm, duly adopted, the Mayor and Treasurer were authorized and directed to execute the necessary papers, if any, required to immediately start work. NEW BUILDING The matter of a new City Hall building under W. P. A. or P. W. A. was _given short consideration, pending further details, etc. COUNCIL via I . Upon motion duly seconded and adopted, it was determined to hold the regular meetings of the City Council in the Justice of Peace office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street, until further notice. It was the opinion of Council members that all City Departments will be functioning by Thursday, the 9th, at NW cor State and Third Streets. • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest : / Y. C �iGr�/ Qac' City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redl ds, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 • 267 • Redlands, California February 8, 1939 2 O' clock, P. M. This being the time set by adjournment of the regular meeting held on the 1st day of February, 1939, and no Council members being present, the City Clerk declared the meeting adjourned until 2 o' clock, P. M. , of February 10, 1939. C/ Attest : Q ,%` a t Ci y Clerk. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 10, 1939 2 O' clock, P. M. This being the time to which the City Clerk adjourned the adjourned meeting of February 8, 1939, and no Council member being present, the City Clerk declared the meeting adjourned. Attest : City Clerk. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I Redlnds, California February 15, 1939 2 O 'Clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at • the Justice of the Peace office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth St. Present: All Council Members, together with the Clerk, Attorney, Treasurer and Engineer, Councilmen Clapp and Spoor entering the chamber immediately following the reading and approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of Feby 1 and the Special meeting of Feby 3, 1939. ORAL PETITIONS Upon verbal request, the Senior Class of the High School, was granted permis- sion to hang a banner across the street at Orange and State Sts. under supervision of the Building Inspector, and to be removed by the Class not later than March 11, 1939, on motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted. S 268 • COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From W.P.A., advising of approval of ,project for demolition of City Hall and clearance of lot at N.W. corner of Cajon St. and Vine Bteeet; From Municipal Fiscal Officers of So. Calif. , relating to Congressional legisla- tion affecting income tax of Government employees; From Prest Q. R. S. Neon Corp., Ltd, advising of change in management of the Riverside district. APPLICATIONS The applications of the Pat Kelly Sign Co. for permission to hang a sign at 102 • Orange St. , and at 2 N. Fifth St. , approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, were granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted. ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance No. 807, Amending portion of the Uniform Building Code, 1937 Edition, and zoning, Proposed Ordinance No. 808, Amending portion of Ordinance No. 699Y were explained by the City Atty, introduced and laid over under the rules. REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed: So. California Gas Co. for the calendar year 1938 showing $2356.56 franchise tax due the City, ';with check enclosed for said amount; Division of Highways showing the January, 1939, quarterly payment of 4 cent gas tax for streets of major importance. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on Feby)a 1939, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Maurice L. Mallets e al, to convert property at 318 E. Citrus ,ave. into a ;hur-cll building and parsonage, was recommended to be granted. Petition, of Earl R. Johnson to erect a service station on Highway 99 atNew York St. was recommended to be granted. The recommendation of the Commission relative to the Petition of said Johnson • was approved, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, and the recommendation of the Commission relative to the Petition of Tolle, etal, was considered, the Clerk presenting a protest signed by Mrs. A. Olcovich, etal, after which the original petition and the protest were referred to the Planning Commission for further considerai tion and action. TRUCK PURCHASE The Clerk presented the following jroposals, authorized at the last regular meeting, for supplying the pity Water Dept with a service truck, per specifications of the Citi En_ineer_: Lange & Runkele89a> 926.89 A. Osbun Co. 948.08 Service Motor Co 901.77 Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the proposal of Lange & Runkel was accepted, all others rejected and all ordered filed. • 269 • 2-WAY RADIO IIThe matter of equipping autos of the Police and Fire Depts with 2-way radios was discussed at some length by Council members, E. E. Runkel of the local disaster committee and Brooke Sawyer local radio broadcasting enthuiast. After full consideration, a motio n by Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Spoor that the City join a County hook-up, CQ and have the three police cars and station, and the fire chief's car properly equipped C) C. with 2-way radio sets by the County at an estimated cost of $700.00 was unanimously adop- 'y ted, with Councilman Krumm expressing his opinion that the inclusion of the fire chiefts car was an unnecessary expense. • DEMANDS-CLAIMS Finance Commissioner Spoor requested Council action upon the claims of Johnston Tractor Co. in the sum of 19.00, park dept, and H. A. Woessner in the sum of $60.65 for paintin at the prosellis, for::which roorGrequisition appears to have issued. Councilman II Gunter stated that as Commissioner of buildings he authorized the painting at the prosel- lis, and moved the payment of the two claims, motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and dully adopted. BUSINESS LICENSES License Collector Tripp presented the verbal request of A. Grgory, owner of prop- erty at 515-519 Orange St. , for a reduction in the license fee for operation of a bowlin •_ le and was directed to advise Mr. Gregory that the present rate will obtain until cer- tain contemplated adjustments in the ordinance are made. COMPLAINTS-ANNOYANCES Verbal protests of residents of the vicinity of 325 Myrtle St. as to noises from the operation of a shop or garage at said number were voiced by some of the Council mem- bers, and was referred to Police Commissioner, Krumm, for investigation and report. I EMPLOYEES The use of City cars by _employees for other than City business, and the making of purchases without obtaining requisitions were considered by Council members, and severely condemned. The discussion indicating that the fire chief and the park suptt were the • Iprinci.al offenders, respectively, the matter was referred to the respective department commissioners with the insistance of the Council that such practices be discontinued. RESOLUTION Upon suggestion of the City Clerk, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: Whereasa fire on the morning of Felly 3, 1939, destroyed the City Hall at the XI corner of Cajon & Vine Sts. , necessitating a new location for the offices and depart- ments of the City,, and Whereas, the building at the NW. s_ginfx of W. State & Third Sts. , has been se- cur.d for such purpose; Now. Therefore, Be It, Resolved_, That, the offices of the City Clerk and Treasure, together with the City records and the several City departments be, and hereby are, under authorization of this City Council directed to be located in the said building at the NWII II corner of W. State & Third Sts. , until further orders of this Council. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned to�o--,,��Feby 18, 1939. Attest: -- Q --a02. �� Z -74-42' City Clerk Mayor 270 411 Redlands, California February 18.1 1939_ 20 ►Clock,=P. M'. This being the time sgt, by adjournment of the Lula= meeting held on the 15th day of ebru ao, 1939, and Council members being present, the City Cleric declaredd`thle meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 1, 1939 Two Otclock, P. M. • A gular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmen Clapp, Gunter and Spoor, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. ' Absent: Councilman Krumm. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor announced that the Board was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, and N. L. Levering, 129 East Pearl Avenue, addressed the Council voicing complaints as to the "hardness° of the City Water and urging that something be done to "soften" it. Engineer Hinckley stated that the water is practically at the standard recommended for drinking purposes and that to use chemicals for softening would be a detriment to it for drinking. The Mayor assured Mr. Levering that the matter would receive further consideration. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Secretary Community Music Association extending an invitation to the Mayor and Council members to attend a dinner meeting at the American Legion Club- house at 7 P. M. , March 3, 1939; From W. C. T. U. , without personal or official signature, advocating an anti-picketing ordinance; 411 From Architect Wilson, Riverside, suggesting that the old City Hall site be used for a park and a new location be secured for the proposed City Hall building; From Mentone Chamber of Commerce advising of sports dance and carnival on the evening of March 11, 1939; From National Orange Show advising of schedule of awards, etc; From G. Frank Taylor, 304 South Buena Vista Street, relative to fire insurance on City property, the Clerk being directed to advise Mr. Taylor that a re- allocation of insurance will be made when the new hall is built. APPLICAT3iONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: Ben H. Smith, 32 No. Buena Vista St . , for position on Police force Joe Butler, 513 Sixth Street, for position of Asst. Janitor • Clarence Lewis, 219 11th Street, for position of locker boy at plunge Bernice Andersen, 204 E. Olive Ave. , for position of locker girl at plunge 2"11 (Signs) The application of Foster & Kleiser Company, Long Beach, for permission ' to erect an advertising ooster on the property-429 Orange Street, was denied, not being approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. The application of the DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company, San Bernardino, for permission. to erect two advertising_panels at 116 East Central Avenue, and a panel '' 116 East Central Avenue and each on the north and south wall of the building at 531 Orange Street, was granted as to/ as to the of 531 Orange Street /north wall only/ per approval of Building Inspector and Commissioner, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, with Councilman Spoor opposing. The application of Electrical Products Corporation, San Bernardino, to !hang a sign over the sidewalk at 515 Orange Street, was granted, same having the approval of tije Building Inspector and Commissioner. ' -ORDINANCES Action on, proposed Ordinance No. 807, Amending portion of the Uniform 'B ilding_Code, 1933 Edition; and Proposed Ordinance No. 808, Amending portion of Ordinance No. .69S, Zoning, Lwas deferred pending further consideration. _REP_ORT,S _ Reports of the City Clerk and Health Department for the month of January, ,1939; Fire Department for December, 1938; Building Inspector and Judge for February, 1939, Were presented and ordered filed. _ LANN1NG_CDWAISSIDN The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 27, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: Petition for the converting of property at 318 E. _Citrus Avenue and 216 E. Olive Avenue into church and parsonage purpose--Planning Commission feeling they had no jurisdiction in the matter since the district was zoned for church purposes. Petition of Taft H. Abras to establish a driveway at the ,SE cor of Second and Highway 92, was recommended that the driveway conform with the !1 driveway at the NE cor of Orange and Highway 99. Petition of John Smeding for a set back of 18x_feet at the SW cor of a house to be erected on Lot 30 in Moore & Woodworth Brookside Sub. at State and Texas Streets, was recommended granted. petition of R. S. Cleeve to keep_5 horses and not more than 8 horses and operate a training stable at the barn on halsey Street located on the G. A. Schoen property, was recommended _granted. In the matter of the proposed set back in the Agricultural ordinance, action was deferred. %Petition of B.E. Richardson to establish a riding_ academy at 239 Hilton Avenue, was recommended granted. GI. Ford of the Planning Commission was present and wed the fixing of a 25 foot set back. 'line in the Agricultural Zone. 222 After due consideration, upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the recommendations of the Planning Commission were Approved. INJW_RA_N.CE11 Upon inquiry the Clerk was directed to secure Fire Insurance coverage in 'J, the sum of 16,000.00 for the contents of the building now in use as a City Hall. ,P_URCflASES The matter of purchase of typewriter, etc. , for the Treasurerts depart- ment and the purchase of a flag for the pole at the Triangle, Was referred to Councilman Gunter with power to act. —PETITIONS Petition No. 4223, Redlands Holiness Church, for permission to erggi a 1 tent and hold meetings in the 1100 Block on Clay Street, was granted upon motion of , Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter. Petition No. 4224, signed by R. B. Brookfield, et al, Olivine Avenue, P+ Hientone, California, for installation of fire hydrants, was presented and ordered filed for future consideration. _ UILD_IlLQiNSPECIOR �l i! Inspector Cooper sought the attitude of the Council relative to the ' verbal proposal (or threat) of G. Huizing, builder, to connect two dwellings on separate! lots on the south side of West Fern Avenue at the head of Michigan Street, through one id sewer lateral, and was authorized and directed to require full compliance with Building Code regulations in such matters. CONTINIIED_ II The following matters were continued: Sewer-Summit & Crescent District; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Avenue-right of way; 5th Avenue pool; :I Extension of Stuart Avenue to Church Street; Southern Pacific Comp -signal work at - Texas Street; and protests as to noise from operation of a garage orshop at _325 Myrtle Il,j ! Street. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissio'iier. l, No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned, to meet May 8, 1939, at 8 O 'clock, A.M. at the City Hall, State & Third Streets. 11 ,Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, Calitbrnia. 1. 9 � - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 �II II 273 ' • Redlands, California March 8, 1939 IIIEight O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council met in adjourned session at the temporary City Hall building with the Mayor, Councilmen Clapp, Spoor and Krumm, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Building Inspector, Engineer and Attorney present . Cit Councilman Gunter was absent. eq The Mayor stated that the primary object of the meeting was to consider, ct matters pertaining to a new City Hall building, necessitated by the recent fire. After full consideration and discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present, it • was determined and ordered that a new City Hall building be constructed; under a W.P.A. program; per plans of Atchitect Mitcham; at the SF, cor. of the City-owned property at the NW cor. of Cajon and Vine Streets; a two-story and basement structure; approximately 56' x 112' dimensions; and semi-Class A type of construction. It was further determined to close Vine Street between Cajon and Fourth Streets, and the Engineer and Attorney were directed to prepare and submit to this Board the necessary_plans and orders for same. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to O'clock, M., March 13, 1939, at the City Hall, State and Third Streets. Attest: - &./(i - ) C.a4,1-(4{ City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California 2 O 'clock, P. M. March 13, 1939 • This being the time to which the City Clerk adjourned the adjourned meeting of March 8, 1939, and no Council member being present, the City Clerk declared the meeting adjourned. Attest: / // , U_25 City Clerk II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 274 • Redlands, California March 15, 1939 2 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City, of Redlands, California, held -� at the Justice of Peace Office in: the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson; City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. The minutes of the last gular meeting of March 1, 1939, and the adjourned regular' meeting of March 8, 1939, were read and approved. The Mayor announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. • Francois H. Uzes, addressed the Council relative to protests voiced to this Board at its meeting February 15, 1939, as to operation of business at 325 Myrtle Street, which was referred to Police Commissioner Krumm for investigation and report. Commissioner Krumm presented the written report of Police Lieutenant Robinson which was read and ordered filed. Mr. Uzes called attention of the Council to the fact that a business is being operated in a restricted residential district, in violation of City Ordinance, to the asserted annoyance of residents and property owners, and urged the Council to take such steps as necessary to eliminate same. Commissioner Krumm stated that he had been informed that Mrs. Uzes, 329 Myrtle Street, mother of complainant, had been a violator of the law in the serving of gine at her home and accepting pay for same. Mr. Uzes vehemently denied the charge and insisted that Commissioner Krumm give the name of his informant. The Commissioner refused to do so until he could make full investigation, which he assured Mr. Uzes he would do at once and submit his report and finding at the next regular meeting. COIMMUNICATIONS The following 'communications were presented and ordered filed: From Dr. Verona M. Tovey, endorsing the proposed closing of Vine Street between Cajon and Fourth Streets; From Secretary-British Columbia Fire Chiefs Association, advising of the annual meeting at Vancouver, B. C. , on May 28-June 3, 1939; • From Frank Taylor and Ralph G. Rohrer, local agents, relative to fire insurance; From U. S. Public Health Service, submitting pamphlet data on venereal diseases. APPLICATIONS The following applications for City employment were presented and ordered filed: Earl C. Norman for position of Policeman Lowell L. Yarnell for position with Police Dept. John Dallameier for employment with the City Andrew McGuff for work as Janitor or Day Laborer Jack Van Epps for Life Guard at the City Plunge Herman Miller for Life Guard at the City Plunge - Betty Smiley for locker girl at Sylvan Plunge Sarah Ann Cranmer for locker girl at Sylvan Plunge • Grace Wilson for locker girl at Sylvan Plunge 275 • (Signs) The applications of Pat Kelly Sign Company, 20 West Citrus Avenue, to hang a sign each at 116 West Citrus Avenue and 213 Orange Street, were granted upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, same having- been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. 7) REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer for January, 1939; Board of Health, Hospital ct Laboratory tests for February, 1939, and list of purchases for January and February, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. • PLANNING COMMISSION Reports of the special meetings of the Planning Commission held on March 9 and 10, 1939, relative to location of the proposed new City Hall were presented and ordered filed. LIQUOR LICENSES Notification from the State Board of Equalization Li the application of Joseph H. Marsh for transfer of non sale" beer license, 104 East Central Avenue from Homer A. Schreiber; and of E. P. Vincent for transfer of non sale" beer license, 306 Orange Street from Archie Schofield, were presented and ordered filed. BOND - Garbage, Dump Notification from the National Automobile Insurance Company, Los Angeles, of the continuation certificates covering the operation of Vaughn H. Alchian, Garbage Collector and lessor of the City Dump, to March 1, 1940, were presented and ordered filed. FRANCHISE TAX Report of the Southern California Edison Company for the calendar year 1938, showing the sum of 11581.90 franchise tax due the City, and accompanied by check for said amount, was presented and ordered filed, and the check directed to be placed in the City Treasury. LEASE- City Hall The Clerk presented properly executed copy of the lease of the City Hall • _quarters, NW cor of State and Third Streets, from Elephant Orchards, Inc., which was ordered filed. ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinances No. 807 and 808, were continued. SID The following proposals for supplying the City with a l; ton truck were presented and ordered filed for action at the next meeting: Lange & Runkel, City $ 1,291.72 A Osbun Company, City 1,236.00 Bert S. Hatfield, City 1,400.14 Robert F. Garner, Jr., San Bernardinol,18O.81 TREASURER Upon request of the City Treasurer and motion of Councilman Krumm, • seconded by Councilman Gunter, a demand in favor of Treasurer Tripp for 150.00 as 76 • "petty cash" for payment for items not exceedingj1.00, was duly approved--itemized bills to be filed for re-imbursement to same. ' CITY HALL The Clerk presented "notification of approval" of City Hall W.P.A. project #05367973, from Blaine Riley, Area Engineer, San Bernardino; also proposals from Architects William Allen, 5655 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; Walter Culver, Fuller Bldg. , San Bernardino; Raphael A. Nicolais, 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angels; and DeWitt Mitcham, 615 "D" Street, San Bernardino; and Martin Pohl, Structural Engineer, Fuller Bldg,., San Bernardino, which were ordered filed. E. S. Libby and Robert Lowrey, property owners, addressed the Bpard • endorsing the Cajon-Vine Street site for the new City Hall; the widening of Vine Street and a Cajon Street entrance to the City Hall. Representatives of the Southern California{ Edison Company verbally tendered their services free in assisting in proper lighting, et'c. , of the new building. Matters pertaining to the building, etc. , were discussed at some II length, after which a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the Mayor appoint a Committee of two Councilmen to serve with himself and Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley, with authority to employ an architect and take such steps as necessary to get the project going, was unanimously adopted. The Mayor named Councilmen Krumm nnd, Gunter. TRAFFIC SAFETY The Mayor advised the Council of the activities of the traffic safety Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, a vote of appreciation was extended to the Committee for its efforts, with .axequest that it continue its work and submit its report and recommendation to this Board. MULLES ROAD II The Mayor presented the verbal request of the Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce fpr' this Council's endorsement of the proposed Mill Creek road to 29 Palms. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, it was determined to take no action at this time. 0 O_.IC E_D_EPA$TMFAT_ PoliceiCommissioner Krumm verbally advised the Board of a meeting of himself, the Mayor and Councilman Gunter with the Police Chief and staff on the 20th day of February, 1939, at which time charges by the department against policeman Joseph Hook, for being absent from. his beat during work hours were given consideration. The Commiss- ioner stated that all parties interested in the matter were heard, and the charges of the department were sustained by the Mayor and two Councilmen present, and that he I recommended and moved that said Hook be dismissed from the force for "conduct unbecoming. an officer". The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter. Councilmen Spoor and Clapp stated they could not vote on the question, not having been advised of the said meeting, and expressed the opinion that in view of the charge and counter-charges heard upon the streets, the entire personnel of the department should be analyzed. The question being • 277 • called, resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: None Not voting: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor The motion was declared carried and Hook dismissed from the department with pay to and including March 15, 1939. Police Commissioner Krumm then recommended and moved the temporary appointment of Andrew G. Blomquistr this City, to the vacancy. The motion was seconded eft by Councilman Spoor, and duly adopted, with Councilman Clapp not voting. Effective March 16, 1939, at a salary of $120.00 per month. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance • Commissioner. All other matters were continued. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Redlands, California April 1, 1939 3:30 0Aclock, P. M. Following a meeting of several Councilmen with members of the Beautifi- cation Committee for inspection of a re-draft of City Hall plans, Mayor Peterson personally requested Councilmen Clapp, Gunter and Krumm to remain for a special meeting_ of the City Council. Councilman Spoor was not contacted. Present: Mayor Peterson, Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, the City Clerk, Attorney, Engineer and Building Inspector. • Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to take final action relative to plans for the new City Hall. Architect Allen was present and again submitted his re-draft of plans, . etc., also a bill for services in making same in the sum of $1077.00. After due consideration and discussion and upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the re-draft and plans as presented by Architect Allen at this time be approved and accepted as the plans for the new City Hall building, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Councilmen present. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that all resolutions or orders of this Council relative to plans other than Mr. Allents be rescinded, was then duly_ adopted. (See correction Page 278) • Upon statement and recommendation of the Mayor, the Clerk was directed 278 • to prepare a demand in favor of Architect Alien in the sum of $538. 50 in full payment bill 1for/this day presented, for all expense connected with re-draft of plans, and submit same to this Board for action at the next regular meeting. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: 6• • 5 Cit - Mayor of the City of' Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California April 5 , 1939 2 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-217 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 15th and the special meeting of April 1, 1939, were read. Councilman Clapp suggested that the minutes of April 1, 1939, be corrected to show that he voted "non on the motion (page 277) to approve and accept the re-draft of the City Hall plans, and that he then moved to make the action unanimous. The correction was ordered and the minutes then approved. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. John T. Collins, local insurance agent, introduced a representative of the Pacific Indemnity Company, who addressed the Board relative to Public Liability insurance coverage for the entire operations of the City except auto and compensation at a cost of $1307.00 a year for $50,000 to $100,000 coverage--the •form • of policy having been prepared to meet the recommendation of the League of California Municipalities. After due consideration he was requested to submit a sample policy for consideration of this Board at a future date. Councilman Spoor entered at this time and took his place .at the Council table. W. H. Johnson, local realtor, sought the attitude of this Council relative to sale of the City's triangle piece of property at West State Street and West Central Avenue, immediately west of Johrb on Tractor Company. Action was deferred till next meeting pending further consideration by the Council, some members expressing opposition to the sale, but favoring a lease. • 279 • POLICE DEPARTMENT M. L. Bastedo, father-in-law of Joseph Hook, recently dismissed Police patrolman, addressed the Council in request for information as to the reason for Hook's dismissal. Police Commissioner Krumm explained that the action resulted from continued violation of departmental rules by Hook after being fully warned. Quite a wordy combat Ccd ensued between the Police Commissioner and Mr. Bastedo, which was ended by the Mayor CD calling for order. The Clerk then presented a written statement of Hook, which was ordered read and filed. Councilman Clapp raised the question of one-half month pay for. Hook after dismissal, and the question was referred to the City Attorney for legal advice in • the matter. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Mayor was authorized to appoint a Committee to investigate the charges of Hook this day filed. The Mayor named the entire Council as the Committee and fixed Monday, April 10, 19394 at 7: 30 P. M. , as the time for a meeting of the Committee at the City Hall to consider said matter. Police Commissioner Krumm advised the Board that Patrolman Thomas had been assessed a fine of one-half month salary by the Police Department for unbecoming personal conduct in the Hook affair, and recommended and moved that he be permitted to p . - s:me a deduction of $5.00 a month from his salary, the motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter, and after discussion was duly adopted with Councilman Clapp not voting and Councilman Spoor voting fine on the plan as to payment. (See correction Page 283) COM1IIUflCATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Faulkner, Oakes & Faulkner, Public accountants, Los Angeles, requesting permission to submit a proposal for the annual audit; From Jack Cranmer, requesting an extension of six months time in completing the personnel survey started last October, which was granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter; From Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D. C. , returning the City' s application (without action) for permit to build a police transmitting unit. The S Clerk was directed to advise the Committee that the City is planning a hook-up with the County; From Southern California Telephone Company, Los Angeles, submitting a contract for private line service in connection with Police radio system, was referred to the City Attorney for consideration and legal advice; From Division of Highways enclosing a communication from the Redlands Horticultural Society sent to the Highway Department in error; From Mentone Chamber of Commerce expressing appreciation for the friendly 11 ' spirit of the City as evidenced by the flowers on occasion of the late Mentone celebra- tion; From Railway Express Agency, New York, acknowledging receipt of telegram from Mayor Peterson on occasion of the Centennial of the Express Industry March 4, 1939; • From City of Beaumont extending an invitation to attend the dedication 280 • ceremonies of the new- municipal building at 2:30 P. M. , April 7., 193 . Several Council] men and officials expressed intention to attend; From the •League of California Municipalities, Legislative- Bulletins were considered and the Clerk was directed to convey to Assemblyman Corwin and Senator Swing the action of this Council opposing any unnecessary increase in taxation and endorsing and urging a minimum price for oranges. . A communication from the Bank of America, submitting a pony of assign- ment executed by W. B. Thayer of rentals for premises at 613-615 Orange Street; occupied by S. R. A. Recreation, etc. , and requesting that all future rents be paid to the-Bank, was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk requested advice in the matter and was • authorized to issue the warrant according to direction of the City Attorney. A communication from Judge Collins.. relative to disposition of Sackett bail money, was presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS The applications of Pat Kelly Sign Company, 20 West Citrus Avenue, for permission to hang signs at 20 West Citrus Avenue grange Street 529 Orange Street 6 East Citrus Avenue were presented. Each application having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, was duly_granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The Clerk presented written protest of Tony Adamo, 531 Orange Street, protesting erection of a bill board by Foster & Kleiser on property adjoining on the south, which was ordered filed. The application of W. Glen Solberg 240 Nordina Street for position on the Police force Mrs. Ida M. Hubbard 825 Campus Avenue for Grace Blanc 931 West Cypress Avenue employment at Municipal Patty Elder 627 Cypress Court ))) Plunge Eva M. Villegas 1140 Ohio Street for position of Matron. at the Mexican plunge were presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Reports of the Fire Department for January, 1939; the Clerk and Treasurer for February; the Judge; Laboratory tests, Building Inspector and list of purchases for March, 1939; Redlands Heights Water Company for the fiscal year ending February 28, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following reports of the Planning Commission meetings held on March 23, and Aril 1939• were presented and ordered filed; , March 40 1222 The Petition of John Charlie Vesco for permission to retain the garaget itsnrPs_ent. loCatten less than 100 feet from the front building line and nearer the east and adjoining lot than is permitted by the Building Code. The same having • been recently constructed and a slight error in the location was not discovered until after the erection thereof. The 281 • Garage being located within 1 foot from the east line of the lot, located at 923 E. Colton Avenue. Was acted upon favorably. Moved by Wilson, seconded by Rigby, that the, Commission go on record as favoring the granting of the petition-, and so recommend to the City Council. There followed a general discussion with regard to the City Hall Plans, which was entered into by many of the citizens and members of the Board. Mr. Ford explained the proposed changes of the exterior design. I � eq C, April 1, 193 The petition of T. E. Andrews of 1615 Orange Street, for the removal of a pepper tree in the line of proposed driveway to a garage to be built in the future, was, on motion duly seconded and carried, recommended to the Council, provided that tree be not removed till the proposed garage is actually being built, and that expense of tree removal be • borne by petitioner. Regarding new City Hall. Moved that revised plan of same, of the Spanish type of architecture, as prepared by Architect Allen, be hereby approved by the Planning Commission, and that the informal approval on April 1, 1939 by the Beautification Committees of the Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Contemporary Club, of said revised plan, be hereby ratified and approved. Duly seconded and unanimously carried. Mrs. Frederick W. Davis, of 519 Cajon Street, appeared before the meeting with a verbal protest against planting deciduous flowering trees and shrubs on Cajon Street, or other streets of Redlands. No action taken. The recommendations of the Commission were duly approved, upon motion of Councilman . Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter. ARRGE Petition No. 4229, Bernhard & Caldwell, for permission to convey garbage from the City dump over the streets to a hog ranch located on Mi41 Street, San Bernardino, was presented and granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the route over the Cityts streets to be determined by the Health Commissioner. TRUCK In the matter of award for purchase of truck under proposals submitted at the- Last meeting, the proposal of Robert F. Garner, Jr. , San Bernardino, was eliminated upon his request through the Mayor, and purchase award made to A. Osbun Company at a • pride of $1236.00, chargeable to the Street Department. RE-IMBURSEMENT The Clerk presented a communication, accompanied by a check in the sum of $7.50 from the Community Hospital to re-imburse the City for payment of said amount to the Hospital in the case of J. J. Gilmore. Communication was ordered filed and check placed in the Treasury. LOT CLEANING (Resolution) The City Attorney presented a Resolution establishing the whole- City as a district for the removal of weeds from property and fixing the rate of minimum service charge at $1. 50, plus the actual cost of cleaning. Upon motion .of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the Resolution was unanimously adopted and the Engineer was directed to Live notice accordingly. • 282 • CONC TE PAIXER The Engineer expressed a peed for a concrete mixer for use upon City Hall and other Government projects. After due consideration, and uponnmotion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the matter was referred to the Mayor and Engineer with power to act. PLUNGE Councilman Clapp advised the Board of contemplated needed• repairs at the City plunge and stated that he hoped to have definite plans for an "alien!' project prepared for submission at the next meeting. ORANGE SHOW • Upon recommendation of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Spoor, a vote of appreciation was extended to the Fire and Park Departments for their 'labor in connection with the City's exhibit at the recent Orange Show. CITY REALTY The Mayor verbally presented the request of F. W. Moore to lease the small triangle piece of land (approximately lz acres) North of the Bear Valley reservoir and east of the Highway for nursery stock. After due consideration and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the matter was referred to the Mayor and Councilman Spoor with power to act. CITY HALL The Clerk presented an agreement dated March 16, 1939, between this City and William Allen, architect, 5655 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, relative to new City Hall building in which the City agrees to Ray the architect the sum of $2200.00 for all work connected therewith; also a supplemental notation on the above agreement, dated April 1, 1939, fixing the sum of $538.5O additional fee for a re-draft of clans, etc; The agreement with notation was ordered filed, and a warrant ordered to issue to said Allen in said sum of ?538.50 for an additional fee as set out in bill attached to agreement. HOUSING The Clerk presented a communication from Division of Immigration and Housing, San Francisco, requesting service of notice of inspection upon Mrs.. Emma B. • Sloan premises at S 18 Lawton Street, which was done on March 17, 1939, and—ordered filed. DELINQUENT LIST The questing of publishing or_posting_ the City' s delinquent 1938 tax list was considered and upon motion ofCouncilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, it was ordered posted. _CONTINUED The following matters were continued: Sewer-Summit ascent District; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Avenue-right of way; 5th Avenue Pool; Extension of Stuart Avenue to Church Street; ,Southern Pacific Company-signal work at Texas Street. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. • 283 • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: A' Ale .I , A u e:.. / / ✓/ City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. C_•z a - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - =c • Redlands, California April 19, 1939 2 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meetin of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held , at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved, after correction requested by Councilman Spoor to show he voted ',no" (page 279) on the Patrolman Thomas matter because of insufficient information instead of "plan of payment". The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. (Uzes. - Boyle) Attorney Willhoft, Colton, California, representing F. H. Uzes in the matter of his protest to the operation of business at 325 Myrtle Street by James Boyle in violation of City ordinance, addressed the Board in. a plea that the City file a complaint against Mr. Boyle operator of the business, or join Mr. Uzes in a suit to enjoin Mr. Boyle in the continued operation of the business on the grounds of being a private nuisance, and requested that the Council take one or the other step to give relief to • complainant. The Mayor assured Mr. Willhoft that the Council would give serious consid- eration to the matter at once and advise him of its action. (Patrolman Hook-Dismissal) Mrs . Mildred Cranston, former Councilman and Police Commissioner, addressed the Board in a request for information as to cause for dismissal of Patrolman Joe Hook. She stated that she had recommended his appointment upon endorsement of a number of business men and citizens. She expressed her objection to the manner in which the matter was handled, suggesting that in justice to all concerned the public is entitled to know the facts, and that in view of charges and counter charges an investigation of the entire force may be desirable. The Mayor advised Mrs. Cranston that at an executive meeting of the Council on the evening of April 10, 1939, the charges filed by Hook were duly considered and that a majority of the Council members concluded that all matters pertaining to the case had been heard and thereby voted to not re-open the case. Council- • 284 • ' man Clapp then stated that he attended the meeting on the evening of April 10,• 1939, and wished to place himself on record as not agreeing with the findings of the <maiority of the Board, but believed that the operations of the department should be analyzed fully in an effort at securing_greater efficiency and co-operation. The Mayor again stated that a majority of the Council felt that no good could result from further consid- eration of the matter and the incident was closed so far as said majority is concerned. Harold Daniels, local poloist, addressed the Board in a plea-for-the City to grade and put in condition for travel a roadway_ from the barn (Burrage place) • the polo field on Sunset Drive, permission for same having been obtained (and filed) from the Monte Vista Syndicate, owner of the property. Street Commissioner Gunter • recommended and moved that the work be done under supervision of Engineer Hinckley-. The motion was seconded by Councilman Krumm and unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Division of Highways, Engineer Sullivan, relative to condition of edges of new concrete pavement on Roosevelt Road east of Highland Avenue; From Assemblyman Corwin, acknowledging receipt of this Board's communication relative to Legislative matters; From National Orange Show, Wm Starke, Secretary-Manager, expressing appreciation for the City's interest and exhibit in the recent Orange Show; From Harvey B. Miller, local agent, requesting that he be given a portion of the City fire insurance; From Royce A.- Wilson, Attorney, New York; enclosing a bill for $100.00 for legal 'services in Kountze Bros. Bankrupt case. The bill being in accord with an agreement between the City and Wilson, was ordered paid; From Safety Committee of the Chamber of Commerce suggesting several matters for enhancing traffic safety. The Clerk was directed to place .a copy -ofsame in the hands of the Police Commissioner, Engineer and Planning Commission. APPLICATIONS Application of Orval McLellan, 222 Eleventh Street, for position of • life guard at the municipal plunge was presented and ordered filed. (Livestock) The application. of R. M. Barner to keep one cow at 313 West Lugonia Avenue, with the recommendation of the Sectetary of the Board of Health that it be denied, was presented, the recommendation approved and ordered filed. (S ns) The application of Coco Cola Bottling Company, San Bernardino, to ha a sign over the sidewalk at 519 Orange Street; and of , Foster & Kleiser Company, Long Beach, to erect a bill board •on- NEly_ portion of Lot 10, Blk 28, R. S. B. (529 Orange Street) ; and of • 285 • Pat Kelly Sign Company, 20 .West Citrus Avenue) to hang -a sign over the sidewalk at 9 •West• Colton Avenue) were duly _granted) each having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. The application of Superintendent of Schools for permission to hang a banner across the street at State & Fifth, advertising the school bond election, was C4 granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Board of Health for the month of March, 1939; laboratory tests for portion of April .and Clerk for 9 month period ending March 31, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. • Report of Engineer Survey of Pacific Electric Railway Comp y, Asslication No. 21656, for passenger rate increase and adjustments, Railroad Commission, notice of hearing in Los Angeles on May 17, 1939, was presented and ordered filed. ' Park Commissioner Clapp reported- the selection of the same personnel for operation of the municipal plunge as last season, with Orville Sherrard Manager Mrs. Ida Hubbard Cashier Cecil CushmanGuard Dan O 'Leary Instructor of at same scale/mages per day as last year, viz: Manager-$6.00; Cashier-$3.50; Guard-$3. 50; Instructo_ -$4.00. A statement prepared by Miss Harford of the Water Department showing amounts owed by the Mill Creek Water Owners for Jackson and Bright ranches, was presented and ordered filed. S. R. A. PROJECTS Councilman Clapp presented an agreement for S.R.A. project for typing, eta. , in:irestoring records destroyed in the recent City Hall fire, and the following resolution was unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, enter into an agreement with the State, Relief Administration for the Assignment. of Relief 'Workers to be used in certain public work, to-wit: Typing and • otherwise restoring records destroyed in recent City Hall fire, and that the Mayor and the- City Clerk of the said City of Redlands are hereby authorized to execute the said agreements- -on behalf of the City of Redlands, and BE IT FuRTHER RESOLVED, That the funds necessary for said work be and the same are hereby allocated from the General City Funds. Councilman Clapp also presented an agreement for S. R. A. project for construction work in City owned parks, and the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the City of Redlands desires to construct a certain public work, and WHEREAS, the public work is a worthwhile project in every respect and is for the benefit of the public welfare, • 286 • NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED that the City of Redlands, a municipal corporation, enter into an agreement with the State Relief Adminttration for the Assign- ment of Relief workers to be used in certain public work, to-wit: To construct buildings, lay sewers, install plumbing and other necessary work in connection with public toilets and recreational buildings in the city parks- all on city owned property within the City of Redlands. And that the Mayor and the City Clerk of the said City of Redlands are hereby authorized to execute the said agreements on behalf of the City of Redlands. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the funds necessary for said work he, and the same are, hereby allocated from the General City Funds. • BEES E. 0. White, 5 Wilcox Court, Redlands, owner of a number of stands of bees in the Park Avenue & New York Street district, addressed -the Board relative to keepin: If same in the City. The Clerk presented and read from Mrs. H. A. Richardson, 1415 West Park Avenue, a protest to annoyance by bees and requesting the Council to take action to abate same. The Mayor with other members of the Council determined to give the matter personal consideration and investigation before next meeting. CEMENT MIXER - Purchase The Mayor advised the Council of the purchase of a cement mixer from L. P. Scherer for the sum of J1150.00. The action-of the Mayor was approved and a warrant authorized to issue accordingly and charge to City Hall Building Fund. CITY PROPERTY - Sale, Lease ? In the matter -of sale or lease of City property on West Central Avenue (Highway 99) immediately west of Johnston Tractor Company, it was determined by the Council not to sell, but to fix a lease rental price of $100.00 a month, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted. The request of Frank W. Moore to lease a small- parcel of City land in Reservoir Canyon for nursery purposes, was granted at $5 .00 a year, and the City Attorney and Engineer were directed to prepare a lease-agreement accordingly and submit same to Mr. Moore and the City for execution. • RADIO LINE The Mayor reported the signing of an agreement with the Southern Calif- ornia Telephone Company for the construction of a police radio line for the County hook- up, which action was duly approved by the Council. _MILL_CRELICEALL The Engineer requested and was authorized to rent a power shovel, for W. P. A. project building a protection -wall in Mill Creek at head of Mill Creek Zanja and charge same to the Water Department, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by I Councilman Krumm. __TREASURER The illness of City Treasurer Tripp at the Community Hospital was reported and the Clerk was directed to convey to him, with flowers, the regrets of the • 287 • Council for his illness and an earnest wish for his speedy recovery. DEMANDS A demand of William Allen, City Hall architect, in the sum of $850.00 ford portion of contract fee of $2200.00 was ordered paid, upon• motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter. ^� ORANGE SHOW X12 Unpaid bills in the sum of $1245 .57 for labor and supplies in the pre PP prepar- ation of the City's exhibit at the recent orange show were considered and payment duly authorized per demands numbered 28557-28576, inclusive. The following sums to Rebecca Burris, hostess $ 44.00 • Geo A. Ward, watchman 35.00 Vernon Johnson, expenses 34.54 were paid by the Chamber of Commerce from premium and orange sale funds received from the orange show, the remainder of which ($493.46) being turned into the City Treasury. The _payments to Burris and Ward were approved, and the clerk was directed to send a bill to the Chamber of Commerce in the sum of $34.54 (Johnson claim) with a letter stating that the Council feels the Chamber of Commerce should bear that expense, in as much as the City is taking care of more than $200.00 excess cost. Preparation and cost of Orange Show exhibits were discussed at great length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, duly adopted, that W. T. Ferguson, Park Superintendent, and usually in charge of preparation of the City' s exhibit, be requested to meet with this Council on the next regular meeting day for further consideration and discussion of the matter. YOUTH WEEK The Mayor requested Council members to assemble at 1:00 P. M. on May 3, 1939, to meet High School students in the annual °Youth Week° program. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned! Attest: y Clerk .Mayor- of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California May 3, 1939 IITwo O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, the • City Clerk, Assistant Treasurer Erheck, Attorney and Engineer. 288 • Absent: None. The Mayor explained the presence of the boys and girls as a part of "Youth , Week" program at the local schools, and called for nominations for student Mayor--Lura Wilson was selected by the unanimous vote of the student Council, and Mayor Peterson turned the gavel over to her. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Upon suggestion of Mayor Peterson, Finance Commissioner Spoor addressed the students in an instructive general outline of munirinal operation under State laws governing Cities of the Sixth Class (in which class Redlands is) . COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: • From Fred Thompson, 1015 North Clarkdale, Norwalk, California, proposing to sell property on East Pearl Avenue to the City; From City of Fontana, extending an invitation to its 26th Fontana Day Celebration, June 9-11, 1939; From Assistant Director University of Southern California School of Government, requesting permission to address the Council relative to the 11th Annual Institute of Government. The Clerk was directed to advise him- that the next regular meeting date will be available; From Treasurer Tripp in appreciation of this Board's communication and flowers during his recent illness; From Allen Wheaton protesting "removal of weeds, etc." order relative to some of his property. Referred to the Mayor and Attorney for reply. APPLICATIONS An application of Fred Burrows for permission to collect and haul rubbish, was presented and ordered filed, the Attorney advising that a permit for such work is not necessary--only a business license being required. The application of B . P. 0. E. ##583, for use of the prosellis and bowl on the evening of June 14, 1939, for Flag Day exercises, was presented, granted and ordered filed. • The application of Pat Kelly Sign Company for permission to hang a sign at 21 Cajon Street (England's Cleaners) , was presented, granted and ordered filed, same having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. The application of James Boyle, for permission to continue to conduct a ' refrigerator repair business at 325 Myrtle Street, was presented and action deferred till the next regular meeting pending investigation and recommendation of the Planning Commission. PETITION Petition No. 4231, Harold A. Winn, et al, for the Council to take action to restore Motor Transit transportation service at the Casa Loma Hotel, was presented and referred to City Attorney for investigation and report to this Board. • 289 • BANNES The Mayor presented a verbal request of local tax payers league for permission to bang a banner acuss State Street between Orange and Fifth Streets, in opposition to proposed school bond issue. The request was £ranted upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter. MOWED POLICE Police Commissioner Krumm, presented a list of charter _ members of cC d Redlands Mounted Police and recommended and moved they be accorded official recognition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Spoorand unanimously adopted. The Commissioner stated that the squad would appear before this Board at the next regular meeting for • installation ceremonies. C3� HALL A communication from William Allen, Los Angeles, City Hall architect, delivering to the City ten complete sets of specifications and five complete sets of plans, with certain ggestions, etc. , together with a request that he be employed to _give complete supervision to the construction, was presented and ordered filed. He enclosed a bill for the balance of $1350.00 due on his $2200.00 contract. It was determined by the Council to not employ a special supervisor of construction at this time, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, a warrant was directed to issue to Mr. Allen in the sum of j675.00 as pyment on his $1350.00 claim, chargeable to the City Hall Building Fund. CITY PROPERTY - Sale The- Clerk advised the Council of a verbal inquiry as to the City' s attitude on the sale of its lot at SE cor. Pearl Avenue and Sixth Street, stating that the City hada approximately y X75.00 invested in the lot. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Mayor was authorized and directed to name a committee to look into the matter and report back to this Board. The Mayor named Councilmen Gunter and Clapp as the Committee. FIRE DEPARTMENT • Fire Commissioner Gunter verbally presented the request of Fire Chief Trowbridge for permission and an appropriation to attend the State Fire Chief's Associa- tion at Fresno, May 6-7, 1939. The matter of appropriations for such purposes was considered at some length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, that a leave of absence be granted the Chief to attend and the sum of$25.00 be appropriated toward expense of same--the City-owned Chief' s car to remain at the fire hall for use of the Assistant Chief during the Chief' s absence. The policy of the Board heretofore adopted regarding City-owned cars to be used for no purpose other than official business was re-affirmed. OBDtaANGE Proposed Ordinance No. 807, Amending Ordinance 1' o. 805, Relating to awnings over sidewalks, introduced February 15, 1939, was again considered without action. • 299 • QE&IYC�E�Dump_ Councilman Gunter called attention of the Board to bad conditions existing in the wash east of Orange Street arising from the dumping of oranges without first makin them unfit for consumption, stating that fruit peddlers were placing quite a quantity of them on the market. The Clerk was directed to call attention of the prorate, Board to the matter and urge that steps be taken to remedy same. 1¢ GAS TAX - State Highways The Engineer advised the Council of the plan of the Highway Commission to per letter filed, paint traffic lanes, etc. , on State routes within the City/, and charge cost to the City' s portion of the 4¢ Gas tax for State Highways. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm the plan was aroved by the unanimous vote of the Board, and so • pp ordered. 4. 1 5-13-1 MEMORIAL DAY 51i�" Tuesday, lay 30, 1939, was announced as Memorial Day, and the prosellis and bowl was reserved for the occasion--the City appropriating the necessary funds for rental of loud speaker and programs for the occasion. Reports, etc. , were continued till next meeting. Student Woessner addressed the Board in explanation of the aims and purposes of tiYouth Week" . Student Mayor Wilson and Professor Shaper, of the High School, expressed appreciation for the fine spirit of co-operation of Council members and officials, and the Mayor and Councilmen expressed pleasure_at the presence and participation of the students. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: op, imii 0 ,4,6) 07 City er .. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - O - 0 - O - 0 - 0 - O - • Redlands, California Mav 17, 1939 2 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wi3.son and Engineer Hinckley. II Absent: None. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. • 291 Fred Fowler, representing the Merchants Committee of the Chamber of ' Commerce, addressed the Board relative to Street and Christmas decorations, suggesting that a definite sum be budgeted for the coming fiscal year. The matter was considered at some length by Council members and other members of the Chamber of Commerce Committee, resulting in an understanding that Councilmen Krumm and Gunter will confer with the CO r.t Chamber of Commerce Committee in working out plans and report their recommendations to this Board. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: • From Federal Communications Commission, relative to Cityts request for construction permit for police radio system; From Division of Highways, E. Q. Sullivan, relative to _gas tax allocation; From Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee, April 24 and May 9, 1939, making certain recommendations relative to traffic matters, copies of which were placed in the hands of the Engineer, Police Commissioner and Planning Commission. APPLICATIONS The application. of W. E. Manning to keep a cow on Herald Street, just south of No. 1255, recommended to be granted by Dr. Folkins, Secretary of the Board of Health, was presented, the recommendation approved and ordered filed. The application of John H. DeVries, 320 New York Street, for City employment, was presented and ordered filed. The application of Elmer Pat Fairchild to operate a one-operator beauty. salon at 18 West Olive Avenue, was presented, _granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, and ordered filed. The application of Victor Herman to hanga sign at 115 Beacon Street; and of Pat Kelly Sign Company to hang a sign at 13 West State Street and 106 We t Citrus Avenue; and the Foster & Kleiser Company, Long Beach, to erect a bill board on North side • of Beacon Street, approximately 50 feet East of Ninth Street, each having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, were duly granted upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector and laboratory tests for the month of April, 1939, and the Clerk for quarter ending March 31, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following reports of Planning Commission meetings of May 1 and 16, 1939, were presented and ordered filed: • 292 • May 1, 1939: Meeting called to order at City Hall, and then went II on tour of inspectbn to the several intersections mentioned in letters of April 10, 1939 and April 24, 1939. Of the letter of April 10, 1939, the Planning Commission on motion, all duly seconded and carried, recommended as follows: 1. - Regarding Valley Live Oak trees planted in the center parkway of Brookside Avenue - ega7) At intersection at Grant Street - recommended that tree west of intersection be removed. The one east of intersection be moved eastward 6 feet. At intersection at San Gorgonio Drive - recommended ( ) that both trees remain as planted. At intersection at Buena Vista Street, recommended that • A.. trees be replanted and distances from East and West `` curbs be equalized, moving backwards about 5 feet each. ( y) At intersection at Center Street, both trees removed. 2. - Recommend that new reflectorized sign be placed II oldalat ' at north entrance of Texas St. on to Lugonia Ave. 3. - At intersection of Fifth St. and U. S. 99 Highway, on north side of Highway, east side of Fifth, we recommend that two angle parking stations be changed to (t3) NO PARKING and that parallel parking be marked for one space east of the NO PARKING as above. At intersection of Sixth St. , and U. S. 99 Highway, on north side of Highway, east side of Sixth, we recommend ( ) that one angle parking station be changed to NO PARKING, and that parallel parking be marked for one space east of the NO PARKING, as above. 4. - At intersection of Fourth and Citrus, we recommend that NO PARKING limits be extended along this intersection (IL.) at least one parking station, at the Southwest and Southeast corners, on both Fourth Street and Citrus Avenue. Of the letter of April 24, 1939, we would recommend as follows: 1. - Recommend that the Buddleia and Arizona Cypress trees (designated in the letter as California Lilac and CttPo1/4,4.rl Cedar) be removed. (Summit at Grand View) I 2. - Recommend that pepper tree at the Southeast corner of (Roosevelt Road) U. S. 99 Highway and East Cypress Ave. (/o) be removed. 3. - Recommend that Cherokee Roses and other vines on the bank at the Southwest corner of Sunset Drive and (`' • ) Ridge Streets be removed and bank graded down, to obtain better vision. 4. - Recommend that English Ivy be removed from California Palm trees at the Northeast and Southeast corners of Y144^4-> Highland Ave. and Cajon St. to obtain better vision. May 16, 1939 : The application of Jas. Boyle for permission to operate a place of business at 325 Myrtle St . was presented. Mr. Uzes and wife and son were present and addressed the Board in protest to the granting of the application. Moved by Maccubbin, seconded by Rigby that the matter be referred to the City Council with the recommendation that a public hearing be I held. Carried. Petition of C. F. Stebbins, Sr. of 512 Texas St. to remove two pepper trees presented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Rigby that it be recommended that petition be granted. Carried. Petition of T. L. Ogler to remove pepper tree at Northeast corner of 4th and W. Fern Ave. was present- • ed. Moved by Collett, seconded by Peterson that it 293 be recommended that petition be denied. Carried. Petition by Margaret Aarhus for the removal of two black acacia trees at 912 San Jacinto St. was read. Moved by Rigby, seconded by Peterson that it be re- commended that petition be granted and replanted with palms. Carried. The recommendation of the Safety Council of the Chamber of Commerce for NO PARKING limits on the C\8 Southeast corner of Fifth St . and Highway 99 was o presented and it was moved by Peterson, seconded r.� by Ford that it be recommended that it be rejected. Carried. The recommendation of the Commission relative to the Boyle application for continuing operation of a business at 325 Myrtle Street, was approved and a _public • hearing called for 5 o 'clock, P. .M. , May 24, 1939, in these chambers. The recommendations of the Commission that the Stebbins application to remove two pepper trees at 512 Texas Street be granted; and of T. L. Ogier to remove pepper tree from NE cor Fourth Street and West Fern Avenue be denied; and of Margaret Aarhus to remove two black acacia trees from 512 San Jacinto Street be granted, were duly approved. The recommendations of the Commission relating to matters recommended by the Safety Committee of the Chamber of Commerce were referred to Commissioners Krumm, Gunter and Clapp and Engineer Hinckley with power to act and report same to this Board. BUS SERVICE The City Attorney reported that he had communicated with the Railroad Commission relative to bus service stops at Orange Street and Colton Avenue, but has had no. response. STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE A report of the State Compensation Insurance Fund, enclosing a check in the sum of 11,326.64, as a dividend refund to the City for the fiscal year 1937-38, was presented and ordered filed. REAL ESTATE • The Clerk presented a proposal of Mrs. Minnie F. Gundlach to purchase the City-owned vacant lot at SE cor of East Pearl Avenue and Sixth Street, which was ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, the Clerk was directed to advertise for sealed proposals for same to be opened at the regular meeting on June 7, 1939. TAX SUIT The City Attorney advised the Council of a notice of tax suit filed by Southern California Telephone Company against the City to recover taxes paid under protest for year 1938-39. Referred to the Attorney for answer. WATER DEPARTMENT In the matter of the City discharged in full its obligation for the purchase of the Jackson and Bright ranches in Mill Creek, a motion by Councilman Spoor, • seconded by Councilman Krumm, that a warrant in the sum of $4.4632.50, chargeable to 29/4 • Water Department, issue to Mill Creek Water Owners for said purpose was unanimously adopted, and the City Attorney was directed to obtain the proper conveyance of title to the City. Councilman Clapp sought information relative to water line now being laid in Colton Avenue near Mission School. The Mayor advised that a 2" pipe, portion of the old line, was being replaced with 4" pipe, and that the 2" pipe was being placed in the Palm Avenue line. `GARBAGE The City Attorney was requested for an opinion relative to provisions of the garbage contract relating to termination, handling of rubbish, etc. , for next meeting. • MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day parade was considered with Council members deciding to enter and requesting all City employees to participate, under plans of Commissioners and Department heads. HORSE SHOW Mayor Peterson presented the verbal proposal of Frank M. Perry, 510 West Olive Avenue, to put on a trained horse show at the prosellis this season--proceeds to go to the organization or fund designated by the Council. After due consideration it w was determined to grant Mr. Perry permission to put oh the performance and recommended that the Community Music Association act as sponsor and receive all funds from same. Councilman Gunter was delegated to represent the City in all matters pertaining to same. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. No further business. d.emanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 5 o 'clock, P. M. , May 24, 1939. Attest: ?-46149:2-15o7) 111" , City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - S Redlands, California May 24, 1939 5 o'clock, P. M. Public hearing - (Boyle application) Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Deputy Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The Mayor announced the object of the meeting was the consideration of the application of James Boyle to continue the operation of a business at 325 Myrtle Street and stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone interested in the matter. A large number of residents and property owners in the block were present and expressed themselves favorable to Mr. Boyle's application and the Deputy Clerk read • 295 • a number of communications from residents and former residents in the block stating that the operation of Mr. Boyle's shop was not a disturbing factor. Mr. Uzes insisted that the operation was in violation of the Zoning Ordinance and the City Attorney introduced a letter from Attorney Willhoft, representing Mr. Uzes, setting out grounds why the application should be denied. After full consideration by Council members and CO after all parties interested had been heard, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Cq Councilman Clapp, that action be deferred until the next regular meeting of the Council, ct ct was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned.. • Attest: //16?(IAW; 01; e ‘) gaitkirD City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California June 7. 1939 2 O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held. in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-217 Fifth Street. Present: Councilman Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting and the public hearing of May 24„ 1939, were read and approved. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. .T( Ty FLAu • S. M. Banks, W. P. A., San Bernardino, addressed the Council relative to City Hall matters. He stated that he was not satisfied with the progress being made, nor with the cost estimate of $60,000.00 made by the Architect, and placed the cost at $100,000.00 to $120,000.00. He stated that progress was slowed up by lack of materials, and urged the City to hasten. its operation. The matter was considered at some length and Mr. Banks was assured by the Mayor and City Engineer that material orders had been placeld and after this week there should be no delay from that source. A demand of Mr. Allen, City Hall Architect, in the sum of $8L7.89 for balance on contract and services was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, a warrant was authorized to issue in the sum of $500.00 on account, payable from the City Hall Building Fund. Former Mayor Wheaton in a jocular mood addressed the Council relative to • trout dinners, weed removal, etc. He was assured that his remarks were appreciated and 296 • would receive proper attention in due time, and was invited to visit the Chamber at his pleasure. E. A. Bethurum, 1"009 'Clay Street; suggested repairs to broken sidewalks and curbs and to gutter crossings as an improvement service. Referred to Engineer and Street Commissioner . GARBAGE - RUBBISH P. E. Bingman, Attorney representing Fred Burrows, truck operator, sought information relative to garbage and rubbish removal. The City Attorney advised that the City is under contract with Vaughn H. Alchian for removal of garbage but that rubbish may be removed by anyone. APPLICATIONS _ • (Boyle) The application of James Boyle, for permission to continue the operation of a business at 325 Myrtle Street, a public hearing on which was held by this Board on May 24, 1939, was next considered, and the Clerk read the findings of this Board. Francois H. Uzes addressed the Council in protest to the findings and filed a written protest to the granting of the permit, signed by four property owners in the block. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the findings as read were duly approved and adopted. A motion then made by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the application of Mr. Boyle be granted, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present, and all papers ordered filed. The application of Edna Larson, 703 First Street, for clerical position, was presented and ordered filed. The application of DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company, San Bernardino, for permission to erect a poster panel on vacant lot (210 E. State Street) , was presented and ordered filed. The application having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, was duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman ?Clapp. The application of Foster & Kleiser Company, for permission to re-locate a poster panel on a vacant lot on West side of Orange Street, immediately south of 615 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, • seconded by Councilman Clapp, the application was granted subject to compliance with regulations imposed by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. HIGH AVENUE Mrs. L. M. H. Warner, 816 High Avenue, addressed the Council in an earnest plea for the paving of the Avenue from Church Street east to Sylvan Park. After due consideration, the matter was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner with a suggestion that it be included in the list of streets for immediate improvement under 4¢ gas tax. BTT;S Engineer Hinckley presented proposals for air conditioning; Electrical and Plumbing materials, etc. for the new City Hall. The proposal of E. "J" . Underwood, of $1,961.05 for the plumbing material was accepted and award made accordingly, upon S 297 • motion of Councilman Krum, 'seconded by Councilman Gunter. All other plumbing bids were rejected. Action on proposals on air conditioning and electrical materials was deferred until 8 o 'clock, A. M., June 10, 1939. (Real Estate) CO C4 The Clerk announced the receipt of but one proposal for purchase of the C City's lot at SE cor Sixth Street and Pearl Avenue--that of Mrs. Minnie Gundlach of .� $80.00. After due consideration, the bid was accented and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary papers and the Mayor and Clerk were authorized and directed to • execute same for and on behalf of the City. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Edwin B. Cassidy & Co. , Los Angeles, Certified Public Accountants, relative to annual City audit; From University of Southern California School of Government, for which the City determined to not purchase a membership; From Commercial Club, suggesting improved street lighting in the business district, was referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner. RE '�OR`LS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Judge, Building Inspector, Laboratory- tests aboratorytests and list of purchases for the month of May; the Board of Health for the month of April; the Fire Department for the month of February,, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on June 5, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Osbun Groves by Emmett Osbun for removal of trees on North Side of Highway 99 between 3rd and 4th St. was presented. After some discussion it was moved by Collett, 2nd by Ford that it be recommended that petition be granted provided that yeplanting be done with Cocos Plumosa Palms under direction of City Engineer. • It was also recommended that sidewalks be put in between 3rd St . and 4th St. Carried. A letter from the Redlands Safety Council was read recommending that planting be maintained sd not allowed to grow higher than 3 feet inside a radin . of 15 feet on all street corners. The letter was referred to a committee consisting of W. C. Collett, I Ford and City Engineer Hinckley for report and recommendation at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. Letter read from Glenn E. Murdock, Chairman, Out of School Cooperation Committee asking Planning Commission to submit any project they might have that could be incorporated in the regular course of studies of the students in school. Secretary was instructed to answer letter assuring the Planning Commissions cooperation. The recommendation of the Commission relative to Osbun Groves for removal of trees on North side of West Central Avenue (Highway 99) between Third and Fourth Streets, was duly approved, upon motion of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Clapp. • genort of the Committee to whom Planning Commission and Safety Committee 298 • recommendations were referred May 17, 1939, was presented. Upon motion the report was approved and ordered filed. A notification from the State Board of Equalization of the application of Gregor L. Schulte for "on sale" liquor license at 340 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. BUS SERVICE - Petition The City Attorney presented correspondence with the Railroad Commission in response to Petition No. 42.31, heretofore filed with this Board, relative to bus servicl stops at Colton and Orange Street. The conclusion of the Railroad Commission being that the number of passengers handled did not justify more frequent service. The petition and correspondence were ordered filed. • RESOLUTIONS (N. Leo Lelean, Deceased) The Clerk advised the Council of the recent death of N. Leo Lelean, former Mayor of the City of Redlands, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: I WHEREAS, an allwise Providence has taken from us Mr. N. Leo Lelean; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lelean has been vitally connected with civic, business, social and cultural life of our City for many years; and WHEREAS, the City of Redlands has lost a most valuable and outstanding citizen, NOW, TIEREFORE, 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. Lelean. (Memorial Day) The Clerk presented the following Resolution which was duly adopted: WHEREAS, on the 17th day of May, 1939, this Council determined to participate in the annual Memorial Day celebration by join- ing in the parade; and WHEREAS, there was placed in the hands of each City employee a request for similar action; and WHEREAS, a number of the employees responded to the • request; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we members of the City Council do hereby express our appre- ciation for the loyal cooperation shown by those who joined us in the program; That this Redolution be spread upon the records of this Council. • U. S. FOREST SERVICE A written request from acting Forest Supervisor, F. A. Robinson, for permission to take water from a point near the Edison Power Housed 2/, for use at new location of Ranger 's Station near junction of Mill Creek and Yucaipa roads, was presented and ordered filed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the request was granted subject to such restrictions and regulations as may noti/or be imposed in the future. • 299 • TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded. by Councilman Gunter, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer from the City Hall Building Fund, for re-imbursement, to the General Fund the sum of $1,944.08 per schedule this day filed. n2 0 GAS TAX -- STATE HIGHWAYS C: A plan of the Division of Highways for immediate repainting of traffic d stripes, etc. , on State Highway routes 26 and 190 through this City was presented by the Engineer and was approved and authorized by the unanimous vote of the four members • present, and ordered filed. PURCHASES/UTHORI7ED Upon recommendation of the Engineer and Street Commissioner the purchase of a motor truck and tank for $200.00 for watering Street trees, was authorized. Upon recommendation of the Police Commissioner purchase of Business License tags for outside trucks operating in the City was authorized, per plans of the Commissioner. FLAG DAY - DEMONSTRATION WEEK In response to request of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club, the sum of $200.00 was appropriated for decoration of Streets for Flag Day, June 14th and Demonstration Week, June 12-17, 1939, payable to Cush Decorating Company, Lang Beach, California. MILL CREEK WATER OWNERS The City Attorney reported some delay in securing a deed to the City's undivided interest in Bright and Jackson ranches, and was directed to insist upon a proper conveyance of title to the City, upon motion of Councilman Krum, seconded by Councilman Clapp. CALL FOR BIDS The Clerk was authorized and directed to call for sealed proposals for the City's printing for the year beginning July 1, 1939, and for Public Liability • Insurance coverage on operation of the City Swimming Pool this season. Bids to be opened at the regular meeting on June 21, 1939. 2-11 OOWIINTTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION 6,2 ( (It .. 6101 The matter of an appropriation for the Community Music Association for the current season was next considered and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the sum of $1,500.00 was appropriated per plan of last year. PARKS - Recreation The question of sanitary conditions at Third Street Recreation grounds was referred to the Park Commissioner. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned • to 8:00 o'clock, A. M. , June 10, 1939) at the temporary City Hall quarters, Third and West State Streets. 300 • Attest: A(12147-14- /Ciy-Clerk Ia�`ayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California June 10, 1939 8 O 'clock, A. M. • An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the temporary City Hall quarters, Third and West State Streets. Present: Councilmen Clapp., Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley, Attorney Wilson, Building Inspector Cooper, Architect Allen and several representatives of firms interested in bids for air conditioning the new City Hall. The proposals presented at the last regular meeting for air conditioning, upon which action was deferred until this date, were considered and discussed by Council members, Architect Allen and interested bidders. After full consideration, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that all said proposals be rejected, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. . Councilman Krumm then moved that proposals be called for doing only the duct work, grille, etc. , per plans and specifications on file with the Engineer be called for opening at 2 O 'clock, P. M. , June_1.4, 1939. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. DEMAND , Mr. Allen, Architect, requested the Board for payment of the balance $347.89 of demand presented June 7, 1939, and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the request was granted and the payment duly authorized chargeable to the City Hall Building Fund. • ELECTRICAL BIDS Proposals for electrical work presented at the last regular meeting upon which action was deferred, were presented by the Engineer and after due checking and consideration, the proposal of Myers Electrical Supply Company, Los Angeles, $1, 502.66, was accepted and award made accordingly, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. All other electrical proposals were rejected. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2 o'clock, P. M. , June 14, 1939, at the temporary City Hall quarters, Third and West 111 State Streets. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • 301 • Redlands, California June 14, 1939 ' 2 O 'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting; of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the temporary City Hall quarters, Third and West State Streets. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson, Engineer Hinckley and Building inspector Cooper. C Absent: Councilmen Krumm and Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. Q d The Mayor announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. Mrs. L. M. H. Warner, 816 High Avenue, again addressed the Council • in an urgent plea for immediate improvement of High Avenue between Church Street and Division Street. She also entered a protest to the unsightly and bad condition of the sidewalk and curb at High Avenue and Church Street. She was assured by the Mayor and Council that the improvement of the Avenue would be started as soon as possible under the W. P. A. set up, and that the Engineer will immediately inspect conditions at High Avenue and Church Street, and remedy same. BIDS This being the time set for opening of bids for certain duct work, grille, dampers, etc. , per plans and specifications of the Architect for the new City Hall, proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared, from the following: San Bernardino Sheet Metal Works $ 3,152.00 J . Herman Company 3,165.00 Lohman Bros. 3,650.00 American Engineer and Contractors, Ltd. 3,747.00 B. A. Klamt 3,697.00 Valley Heating and. Air Conditioning Co. 3,618.00 aiw Engineering Corporation of California 3,036.90 The bid of the Gay Engineering Corporation of California, Los Angeles, being the lowest and best, was accepted and award made accordingly, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, adopted by the vote of the three members present. All other bids were rejected. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING The Mayor announced the regular monthly meeting of the Citrus Belt League of • California Municipalities to be held at Beaumont on the evening of June 16, 1939. The Clerk was directed to make 15-18 reservations for dinner. DEUANDS Demands of Knudsen Truck & Warehouse Company in the sum of $160.00 and Riverside Monumental Company in the sum of $36.05, were duly approved for payment, chargeable to the Water and Cemetery Departments, respectively. Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the City Treasurer was authorized anddirected to transfer from the ;t Special Gas Tax Fund the sum of $3,576.25; and from the Property Owners Project Fund the sum of j901.23, for re-imbursement, to the General City Fund, per schedules this day filed by the City Engineer. • 302 S PROSEI,LIS�� Councilman Gunter presented a request of the Community Music Association for installation of a telephone at the prosellis for the months of July, August and September, 1939. The request was granted and installation authorized with a proviso that the City pay only the installation and monthly rental charges, the Community Music Association to be billed and to Par for all long distance calls. vk 15„Qa- 3°'' ___CDNEDIITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION 0 )0” A communication from Executive President, Allen F. Whitney of the Community Music Association relative to plans for a patriotic program for the evening of July 4., 199, was presented, approved and ordered filed. The Mayor was directed to extend an invitation to neighboring Cities and issue a proclamation accordingly. • MILL CREEK - Bzigh & Jackson ran&es&avme The City Attorney advised that final Payment on purchase of the Bright and Jackson ranches in Mill Creek was being made, with exception of $10.00 on each ranch, pending completion of title conveyance. The action of the Attorney was duly approved upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp. LINCOLN SHRINE FOUNTAINS Attention of Council members was called to the possible hazard existing at the open Pools at the fountains where a child could easily fall in and drown. The City Clerk was directed to communicate with M. J-. Sweeney, Chairman of the Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association, relative to best method of eliminating the same. No further business demanding attention,_ on-matian the meeting adjourned. Attest: Ad 9 4P:p7, City C erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California June 21, 1939 2 O'clock, P. M. , A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-217 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: None. The minutes of the last .regular meeting of June 7, the mourned regular meetings of June 10 and 14, 1939, were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: 1 303 • From Mrs. Ella C. Lelean acknowledging receipt of copy of Resolution ' relative to the death of her husband, former Mayor Lelean; From Maud M. Garland, 1425 East Citrus Avenue, protesting any contemplated action or policy of the Council that would remit or eliminate City taxes on Smiley Heights property; From Carl Guzman, City employee, requesting an increase in salary. Ref- Cq erred to the Street Commissioner and Engineer for recommendation, Council members ct expressing opposition to any general increase in salary and wage schedule; From Redlands Heights Water Company, relative to location of its water pipe line through the Cemetery. Referred to City Attorney for record examination as to • permit; From National Youth Administration, relative to City project for construction work. Referred to Commissioner Cla. . and En:ineer Hinckle for considera- tion and recommendation. REPORTS Report of the Board of Health for month of May, and Laboratory tests for portion of June, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. The Clerk presented a verbal report of M. J. Sweeney of the Watchorn Lincoln Memorial Association relative to the pools at the Shrine fountains. Mr. Sweene recommended covering the pool lights with screen wite, and a new outlet of the overflow water that would bring the depth of water in the pool to a maximum of 6 inches; and that Miss Young, in charge at the Shrine be appointed a special police without salary to enforce better observance of rules and regulations. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the recommendations of Mr. Sweeney were approved, and the appointment of Miss Young authorized and so ordered. APPLICATIONS The application of Elinor Meyerin , 314 West Olive Avenue for clerical work with the City, was presented and ordered filed. The application of Foster & Kleiser Company, Long Beach, filed with this • Board June 7. 1939, and granted with certain reservations, was this day presented in revised form, and duly granted, having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. _Bans (City Printing) This being the time et for the opening of bids for City printing for the year beginning July 1, 1939, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Valley Letter Service $ 906 .55 The Beacon Printery 844.20 Ha$twell Davis 859.25 Arthur Commercial Press 859.05 Citrograph Printing Co. 851.05 The proposal of Beacon Printery appearing to be the lowest, per attached adding machine • tapes, was accepted and award made accordingly, subject to a checking by the Clerk of 304 • the several bids submitted. (P. L. Insurance-Plunge) This being the time set for opening of bids for bli L'a.ili I , _ covering the City Plunge, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: 1 yr. 3 yrs, L. F. Case $ 214.50 Dexter & Sawyer 140.00 $ 300.00 Ralph G. Rohrer $ 235.95-214.50 Realty Company of Redlands 214.50 The proposal of Dexter & Sawvert representing United Pacific Insurance Company, Los Angeles, being the lowest and best was accepted, and award made accordingly, for • the three years coverage. SALARIES & WAGES The Mayor presented the verbal request of Miss Sprich of the Engineer and Purchasing Department for a change of payment plan from a month to a day base, as a time-saving measure in making up the pay rolls. The matter was considered at some length, after which a motion was made by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the request be granted, and the day rate be based on the present monthly rate. Roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Krumm and Gunter Noes: Councilman Clapp Councilman Spoor stated that he was not informed as to the wishes of the employees in the matter and declined to vote. The Mayor then declared the motion carried and it was so ordered effective July 1, 1939. POLICE DEPARTMENT' Upon recommendation of Councilman Krumm and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the following police call boxes were ordered discontinued and removed: Third and West Stuart Colton and Orange High and Orange Rear of Cope Commercial Company Rear of A. Wheaton's Feed Store • A police department extension phone was authorized, upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, all under plans of the Police Commissioner. BUDGET The Clerk placed in the hands of Council members data, etc. , relating to financial conditions of the City and preparation of the budget and fixing of tax rate for the next fiscal year. Some consideration was given and discussion had upon the same, and July 1, 1939 at 7:30 A. M., in these Chambers was set for further considera- tion of the budget and tax rate. Department heads and Commissioners were directed to prepare estimates of requirements for next years operation. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. • 305 • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned ' to July 1, 1939, at 7:30 A. M. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. N Lt c - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California July 1st , 1939 7: 30 O 'clock, A.M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the regular place of meeting at the Hall of Justice, 215-217 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson and Treasurer Tripp. FIREWORKS The Clerk presented the application of the Redlands Country Club for permission to hold a supervised fireworks display on the evening of July 4th, 1939, on the Club's property. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor the request was granted. COMPLAINT Rev. Voss, pastor of the Protestent Reformed Church, Southwest corner Clay and Lugonia, verbally protested annoyance at the Church service on Sunday mornings and evenings, occasioned by tennis players, etc. at the recently constructed courts in the City Park, and requested that play be prohibited from 9:30 to 11:00 A. M. and 7:30 to 9:00 P. M. Referred to the Police Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. HOLIDAYS • The question of the City declaring Monday, July 3rd, 1939, a Holiday in keeping with State and National policy, was next considered. It being determined that the day was not being generally observed in the City, a motion by Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that said Monday as a Holiday be extended to City employees desiring it, time to be made up, was unanimously adopted. BIDS (City Printing) The Clerk reported that a re-check of the City printing proposals submitted at the last meeting reveals that Valley Letter Service, 109-11 Fifth Street, is the lowest and not the Beacon Printery as was shown by the adding machine tapes when Isubmitted. After due consideration of the re-check of bids and the ability of the low bidder to perform the service, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman • 306 • Spoor that the name of Valley Letter Service be substituted for the name of Beacon ' Printery in the Minutes of the last Meeting and that said Valley Letter Service be ,declared the lowest bidder and award made accordingly, was unanimously adopted. All other bids were rejected. REAL ESTATE PROPOSAL The Clerk presented a communication addressed to George W. Rowe, Realtor, from Mary Ramidz, owner of a parcel of land at the ' Southwest corner State and Mill Streets in line of proposed extension of a Street through to West Citrus Avenue, proposing to sell same to the City. After due consideration an offer to purchase at ,$350.00 was tendered by the City. • DOGS The matter of dogs running at large, licensing of same, etc. , was then considered and ,referred to the Police Commissioner for investigation and recommendation tb this Board. POLICE COMMISSIONER The Police Commissioner advised the Board of efforts of the City of Colton and Highway Patrolmen to curtail or eliminate the noise of open mufflers and Diesel Engines on highways and suggested that a letter of commendation be sent to the City of Colton and to Mr. Freeman of the Highway Department, and to also solicit their co-operation in this City's efforts along same line, and it was so ordered. FACTORY Reports coming to this City that Mr. Northrop, until recently connected with the Northrop Division of the Douglass Aircraft Co. , was planning the building of an Airplane factory and was contemplating an interior location, a letter was authorized to Mr. Northrop pledging this City's resources and co-operation in every way possible, should he choose to locate his plant in this Valley. �7lT i u il�l�#J�W#Smiley Heights-see next page 7 a BUDGET The general operating budget, including water department, for the 1939- A0 fiscal year was next considered. Estimates fixed the assessed valuation at • approximately the same as last year. Tax rate requirement for Bond payment and interest was set at 71¢. Department a•prooriations for :eneral aerations were tentativel fixed at $227,000.001 it being determined that no general increase will be made, though probably some •adjustments may be considered in salaries and wages. Water Department Revenue was estimated at $128,000.00. Miscellaneous Receipts at $44,000.00. The Clerk was directed to confer with Department heads and compile details of tentative appro- priations and present same to this Board at the next regular meeting. Provisions for ;additional City Hall funds and fixing of the tax rate was deferred until the next ' meeting. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest t -' '��47G : ,I • City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. 307 • ########## BAILEY HEIGHTS ' The question of opening Smiley Heights to the public per recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Association, with the City contributing financial aid, was considered at some length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the question be placed on the ballot at the next City election. `\I C\i Upon roll call, Councilmen Krumm and Spoor supported the motion and Councilmen Clapp, Gunter and Mayor Peterson declined to vote. • Redlands„California July 5, 1939 2 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-217 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor. In the absence of Finance Commissioner Spoor, Councilman Clapp was appointed to act during this session. The minutes of the last regular meeting of June 21,and the adjourned regular meeting of July 1, 1939, were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Fullerton and Palm Springs acknowledging receipt of invitation from. this City to attend the 4th of July evening bowl program; From State Railroad Commission advising of reduced rates for Southern California Gas Company patrons. APPLICATIONS • The applications of P. F. Saur, 720 West Olive Avenue, and W. S. Bundy, R.F.D., for employment with the City, were presented and ordered filed. The application of Leonard Leest, et al, for permission to erect a tent and hold gospel services for a period of two months at NE cor. of Colton Avenue and Columbia Street, was presented and ordered filed. The request was granted upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. TAX SALES Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, cancellation of all delinquent City taxes on the property at SE cor. of Sixth Street and Pearl Avenue was authorized, said lot having been recently sold by the City to Minnie and Clyde Gundlach. CO U • REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and laboratory tests for the month of June, and the Police Department for year ending June 30, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held at 9 A.M. , July 5, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: "for the purpose of considering a petition of T. E Andrews for removal of pepper tree at 1615 Orange St. to provide for a driveway. After the Commission viewed the property and Mr. Andrews stated that he proposed to build on the lot to the north of the property., it was moved by Mr. Collett, seconded by Mayor Peterson, that the matter be left in the hands of the City Engineer and Building Inspector with power to act if and when the building permit was taken out for the proposed dwelling. It was incorporated in the motion that the pepper tree to the north be also taken out and live oak be planted in its place. Carried." The recommendation of the Commission relative to petition of T. E. Andrews, was then considered!, and a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the Street Commissioner be named to act with the Building Inspector and Engineer in the matter, was duly adopted. SALARIES & WAGES Street Commissioner Gunter recommended that the request of Carlos Guzman for wage increase, filed with this Board on June 21, 1939, be acted upon if and when adjustments and/or changes are considered in the salary and wage schedule. DEMAND -- CLAIM (No.29376) A demand/in the sum of 58.19 in favor of J. R. Montigel for irrigation pipe line across Church Street, north of Pioneer Avenue to replace line claimed to have been necessitated by lowering of grade level of Church Street, was presented and ordered filed. The City claimed no responsibility in the matter and the claim was denied. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 809, Adopting by reference the 1937 National Code for Mechanical Refrigeration, was introduced and laid over under the rules. —FEES -- Inspection The question of fees charged for electrical inspection was considered, with • Councilman Krumm contending for a 50 charge per outlet instead of the present charge of 100. The Building Inspector stated that this City's fee schedule compared very favorady with other cities. No action was taken pending further study of the matter. N. Y. A. Councilman Clapp again called attention of the Council to the N. Y. A. and was requested to submit a tentative program for consideration at the next meeting. =ny GAS TAX a , The application of the current biennium n¢ Gas Tax for State Highways within the City was considered at some length by the Engineer and Council members, and action deferred pending further details and study. • 309 • BUDGET - �'AX RATE Consideration of the 1939-40 Budget and fixing of the Tax Rate were deferred to July 11, 1935, at 2 O 'clock, P. M. MISCALL NI .Otis The question of dogs running at large; ice water for police and fire Cg departments; sanitary conditions north side park and Third Street recreation grounds, C^ etc. , were continued for future consideration and action. -t 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. , July 11, 1939. Attest: �j/te � ) City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California July 11 . 1939 2 O' clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice , 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp , Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley . Absent : None . Reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was deferred until the next regular meeting . COMMUNICATIONS • The Clerk presented the following communications which were read and ordered filed: From E. A. Bethurum, 1009 Clay Street , urging that the proposed auditorium to the new City Hall be completed at this times ; From President Ikerman, of the lthcal Commercial Club , opposing wage reduction and tax increase , and favoring construction of the new City Hall ; From the Mayor of Los Angeles, extending an invitation to the Council and City to attend a citizens meeting for "Moral Re-Armament" in the Hollywood Bowl on the evening of Julv.1 9 , 1939 . LIBRARY Lyman M. King , President of the Library Board of Trustees, addressed the Council relative to tax revenue needs of the Library, and urged that the Council be as S 310 • liberal as possible under existing conditions. The Mayor assured him of due considera- tion at the time of allocating the tax rate . BIDS - Material (City Hall) This being the time set for opening of bids to supply the City with certain building materials ( re-inforcing steel bars) for the new City Hall, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Trojan Steel Inc . $ 2134.00 John Suverkrup Lumber Company 2139 .00 Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. 2148.00 Truscon Steel Company 2177. 00 Blue Diamond Corporation, Ltd. 2202.00 Patten-Blinn Lumber Company 2214.50 • Ceco Steel Products Corporation 2258.00 Building Materials , Inc . 2258.00 The Trojan Steel , Inc. , being determined the lowest and best bidder, was awarded the contract , upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted. All other bids were rejected. CITY HALL Matters pertaining to new City Hall construction were fully considered by the City Council with Messrs. Spencer, Wyncoop, Banks and Jones of the W. P. A. , San Bernardino. It was determined that a supplemental or new project set-up and assurance by the City as sponsor, that funds are available to meet its portion of the cost are necessary. After due consideration, Councilman Krumm moved the adoption of a Resolution authorizing a supplemental or new project set-up and giving assurance of this Board that funds are available and provided for in the proposed current year tax rate to cover the City' s portion of cost , and that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute all papers necessary for and on behalf !of the City . The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter. After discussion, roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Gunter and Krumm. Noes: Councilman Clapp Not voting : Councilman Spoor. The Mayor supported and declared the motion carried. Councilman Clapp then moved that work on the Cit , Hall .ro 'ect be discontinued until a project be prepared and approved more in line with the funds now available for • the project. The Mayor declared the motion lost for lack of a second. TAY. RATE Upon statement of the City Clerk that it is necessary for him to know the tax rate at this time to properly make up the tax rolls , Councilman Krumm moved that the rate be fixed at $1.50 per $100.00 of assessed value in the City proper, and $1 .16 in Terracina Annex, 15d of which rate shall be placed in a special fund to apply on the City' s portion of the cost of the new City Hall building. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter, and roll call resulted as follows : 111 Ayes: Councilmen-Gunter and Krumm Noes : Councilman Spoor, who thought the budget should be adopted before fixing the tax rate. Not voting: Councilman Clapp. Mayor Peterson supported the motion, and declared it carried. • 311 • BUDGET Consideration of Department appropriations for the current year was deferred until next meeting. Bills were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention , on motion the meetin, ad 'ourne'd. CrJ ` I Attest : ct; Ci y lerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California ' July 19. 1939 2 O' clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, he;c1 at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent : Councilman Spoor, who entered the Chamber at the close of the session. Minutes of the last regular meeting held on July 5, and the adjourned regular meeting of July 11, 1939, were read and approved. BUDGET Department appropriations for the current fiscal year were considered and adopted, as follows, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter: Clerk $ 22,260.00 Police 27,490.00 Fire 22,595.00 Building 3,410.00 Insurance 2,500.00 Streets 39,000.00 Street Lighting 12,960.00 • Health 3,000.00 Charities & Correction 500.00 Unemployment 4,000.00 Parks (Floral-2400) 20, 570.00 Community Music. 1,500.00 Orange Show 500.00 Unappropriated 1,715 .00 $ 162,000.00 Water 60,000.00 $ 222,000.00 follows: Estimated revenuesfor general operating Fund (including Water Dept.) Taxes 440 rate $ 50,000.00 Miscellaneous revenues 44,000.00 Water revenues 128,000.00 $ 222,000.00 41 Councilman Clapp urged that a detailed audit and survey be made and 312 • that an appropriation be set-up in the budget for that purpose. The questionsof cost and/or possible benefits to the City entered into the discussion, resulting in the appointment of a ,Committee composed of Councilmen Gunter and Clapp to give the matter further consideration and to report their recommendations to this Board. APPLICATIONS The application of Harry B. Clark, 256 Eureka Street, for City employment as gardener, was presented and ordered filed. The application of Sid Barkema, to erect a garage at 1475 West Park Avenue, nearer the adjoining property line than permitted by Building Code, was present- ed and ordered filed. Thys Feenstra, Jr., owner of the adjoining property, and Messrs. Moore, Rigby, Maccubbin, Peterson and Hinckley, members of the Planning Commission, • agreeing to the granting of the application, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the request was _granted and so ordered. (Signs) The following applications for hanging signs over the sidewalk, having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, were granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp and ordered filed: Struthers Sign Co.-Tony Adamo, 531 Orange Street Shell Oil Company-A.R. & Henry J. Wilson, NE cor. 3rd & Citrus Valley Neon Service-L. F. Case, 106 W. Citrus Ave. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from the Safety Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, relative to certain recommendations made by the Committee, was presented and referred to the Police and Street Commissioners and Engineer with power to act. It was further directed that all future recommendations of the Committee be referred to said Police and Street Commissioners and Engineer for consideration and recommendation to this Board. Communication from the City of Banning, advising of the regular monthly meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities to be held in said City on the evening of July 28, 1939; and From the Los Angeles County Division-League of California Municipal- ities advising of its meeting to be held in Huntington Park, on the evening of July 20, 1939; and • From League of California Municipalities calling attention to the dates September 18-21, 1939, for the annual meeting to be held in Oakland, California, were presented and ordered filed. A communication from J. H. Rayburn, Real Estate Department of the Security First National Bank, Los Angeles, addressed to the Mayor, proposing a sale or lease of the local Country Club grounds to the City, was presented and ordered filed for future consideration. A circular letter from Roscoe R. Hess, Los Angeles, Special Counsel of the City of Lynwood, in matters pertaining to franchise tax payments by the Southern California Edison Company or Southern California Gas Company, was presented and referred to the City Attorney. • 'In I' ,BEPOBTS . Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Health Department, List of purchases for the month of June and laboratory tests for portion of July, 1939, and the Health Department and Library for the year ending June 30, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. Report of the Gold Banner Association on sale of oranges (late pool navels), from the City grove-NW cor Colton Avenue and Church Street, with check for $35.91, was presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance No. 809, Adopting y reference the 1939 National Code for I. Mechanical Refrigeration, introduced at the last regular meeting, was continued for further consideration. Proposed Ordinance No . 810, Creating "City Hall Building Fund" ; and Proposed Ordinance No. 811, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the fiscal year 1939-40, were introduced by Councilman Krumm, each read and laid over under the rules. BUSINESS LICENSES - Truck Plates Upon request of the License Collector and motion of Councilman Clapp, second- ed by Councilman Gunter, the following Resolution was adopted: For the purpose of clarifying the collection of a license fee for motor vehicles operating in the City and requiring a License Plate underrecent Police regulations, the City License Collector is hereby authorized and directed to issue the license plate and to collect the fee as provided in Section 60 of the Business License Ordinance No. 794, until further order of this Council. FLET INSURANCE Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Clerk was authorized and directed to call for sealed proposals for Public Liability " Insurance on the City's motor ecuipment. Bids to be opened on August 16, 1939. N. Y. 4. Councilman Clapp reported that the cost to the City for a 2-unit rest room Ii project (under N.Y.Z.) for Lugonia Park would be approximately $500.00, and recommended the authorization of same. After due consideration, and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the project was authorized and so ordered, and the Mayor , ' was directed to sign all papers necessary for and on behalf of the City. •EC•EATIO SII The cost of the recreation program was considered at some length as to 111 abandonment of same, during which Councilman Krumm moved the discontinuance of ' Recreation Hall 41 rental. The motion was declared lost for lack of a second. After further discussion, Councilman Clapp was requested to give the matter serious consider jiation relative to reducing the cost to the City and submit his recommendations to this Board at the next regular meeting. MISCELLANEOUS Report of the robbery of the concession booth in Sylvan Park; the 314 question of purchase or rental of City Hall office equipment; purchase of tires, etc. , 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. II II Attest: Clerk. u.yor of the City .of Redlands, California. i it II'I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - I Redlands, California August 2, 1939 Two O 'clock, P. M. I A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm.and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk( Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Gunter. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. COMMUNICATIONS Communications from City of Colton police department acknowledging receipt , of letter from this Council relative to efforts to eliminate noise from open mufflers, l etc., along City highways; and From Secretary San Bernardino County Farm Bureau, relative to elimina I 11 tion of traffic hazards, etc. , were presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS The following applications for hanging signs over sidewalk having been II approved by the Building Inspector, were granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, ' seconded by Councilman Clapp: Valley Engineering Company 113-125 West Central Avenue Electrical Products Corp. 28 West Central Avenue Application of Amy Ayala, 612 Lawton Street, for position of Interpreter iI I+ City Court and of Herman Katie, 426 Bond Street, for position of Police Officer, were it ,Ipresented and ordered filed. The application of A. A. Templeton, San Bernardino, for permission to ; erect a tent and hold gospel meetings at Eleventh & Stuart, signed by a large number , of residents of the district expressing no objections to the granting of same, was 11 presented. Rev. Green of the African Methodist Church objected to the granting of the permit and filed a written protest signed by several residents of the district. After due consideration, the matter was referred to the Police and Sanitary Commissioners for II • 31. 5 investigation and recommendation. PETITION Petition No. 4233, Joseph A. Brier, for domestic water service at the ,Tri-City Airport on West Colton Avenue, was presented and ordered filed for future Consideration. Cr) ;;\t AUTO PARKING Petition No. 4232 signed by Harold J. Haeussler, et al, for angle parking on Orange Street from West Central Avenue to Colton Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. That portion of Orange Street being a State Highway, and the City without • jurisdiction as to parking, the matter was referred to the Police Commissioner, Attorn and Engineer for consideration and recommendation. TRAFFIC HAZARD Willie Jones urged that some action be taken to lesson the hazard to children at Recreation Center #2, from speeding autos on Sixth Street. Referred to Police Commissioner. REPORTS Reports of the Judge, Building Inspector and Laboratory tests for July; I and the Fire Department for March, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of August 1, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of M. E. Stone to build a garage at the Southwest corner of Tribune Street and Lugonia Avenue to be used as a repair shop for trucks and tractors was presented. Moved by Collins, seconded by Rigby that it be recommended that the petition be granted. Carried. Petition of W. A. Roth for permission to remove five pepper trees on the West line of San Timoteo Road adjacent to his property, was presented. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Ford that it be recommended that petition be denied and that the matter be referred to City Engineer Hinckley for future action. Carried. The recommendations of the Commission were duly approved, upon motion of Councilman • Krum, seconded by Councilman Clapp. Councilman Clapp verbally reported that the Federal Music project was rendering a program at Sylvan Park on Sundays P. M. at a cost to the City for transpor- tation from San Bernardino. FRANCHISE TAX A report of P. E. Railway Company for year ending July 19, 1939, showing franchise tax due the City under Ordinance No. 801, with check enclosed, in the sum of $83.49, was presented and ordered filed, and the check ordered placed in the Treasury. S. R. A. "Agreement for Assignment of Relief Workers", under S. R. A. to "Construct buildings, lay sewers, install plumbing and other necessary work in connection with public toilets and recreational buildings in the city parks--all on City owned property)", • with an estimated cost to the City an amount not to exceed $1200.00; and "Type and otherwise restore records destroyed in recent City Hall Fire" 3116 • with an estimated cost to the City an amount not to exceed $140.00. 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, and the said sums of $1200.00 and 8140.00, respecti1ely, were duly appropriated to meet the City 's portion of cost, payable from the General City Fund. LEASE - OPTION A. M. Soares, local real estate operator, verbally requested an option on the City owned triangle on South side of West Central Avenue immediately west of Johnston Tractor Company. After due consideration and upon motions and seconds of Councilmen Spoor and Krumm, a 60 day option was granted Mr. Soares to lease the property • on the following basis: a 20 year lease, at $75.00 a month for the first five years; $100.00 a month for the next ten years; $125.00 a month for the next 5 years, with an • option for the next ten years at $150.00 a month. Mr. Soares to receive a fee of $500.00 if and when the option is executed and accepted by the City. The City Attorney was directed to prepare and the Mayor and Clerk to execute said option for and on behalf of the City . ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance No. 809, Relative to Mechanical Refrigeration, introduced at the July 5, 1939, meeting, was discussed and laid over for further consideration. Proposed Ordinance No. 810, Creating the "City Mall Building Fund ", introduced and read at the last regular meeting was again read., and upon roll call was adopted by the following vote: &yes: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gunter. Proposed Ordinance No. 811, Fixing the Rate and Levying the Property Tax for the fiscal year 1939-40, introduced at the last regular meeting was again read, and the roll Gall resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilman Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor Absent: Councilman Gunter • The City Attorney and Treasurer urged the necessity of action on the tax ordinance within a few days to avoid legal controversies, whereupon a motion by Councilman Krumm to adjourn to 2 o'clock, P. M., August 7, 1939, was unanimously adopted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. All other matters were continued. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2 o'clock, P. M., August 7, 1939. ' Attest: er —7 City (;1ert Ma or the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 317 • Redlands, California August 2, 1939 4:30 O 'clock, P. M. Immediately after adjournment of the regular meeting of the City Council, Councilman Clapp and Spoor conferred together and ascertaining that Councilman Gunter was vacationing in Nevada, and that the Mayor and Councilman Krumm on calling him home for the adjourned meeting on Monday, the 7th, and not desiring to disrupt his vacation or cause anyone additional expense, Councilman Spoor sought the Mayor and requested him s d to reconvene the Board, and upon assurance that the tax ordinance would receive favorable I action, the Council was reconvened, with the four members present: Councilmen Clapp, • Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Peterson. Councilmen Clapp and Spoor explained that their votes . against the proposed tax ordinance was in keeping with their opposition to the budget as adopted, and was not for the purpose of causing legal controversies or expense or inconvenience to anyone, and requested a roll call on said proposed Ordinance No. 811. The roll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm and Mayor Peterson Noes: None Absent: Councilman Gunter Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the order of adjournment to 2 o'clock, P. M. , August 7, 1939, was rescinded and held for naught. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: �� n7L,/2 _ City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California August 16 , 1939 2 O 'clock, P. M. • A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilmen Gunter and Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. was Councilman Clanp/named by the Mayor to act as Finance Commissioner during Councilman+Spoor!s absence. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. INVESTME T Representatives of Insurance Securities Incorporated, Oakland, California, • addressed the Board relative to investment of City funds in that Corporation for greater 318 • earning power. Referred to the City Attorney for consideration and legal advice in the matter. Councilman Spoor entered the Chamber at this time and took his seat at the Council table. PARKING METERS Jewell & Jewell, Compton, California, sought the attitude of the Council on the question of parking meters. They were assured that due notice would be given if and when such matter is considered. RESIGNATION The resignation of Nevin Maccubbin as Deputy City Clerk effective as • of August 1, 1939, was presented, accepted and ordered filed. The Clerk stated that the work was being done temporarily by 'substitutes and that a selection to fill the soon, vacancy would be made/probably under a State personnel program. LIVE STOCK , The application of Mrs. A. R. Fisher to keep one cow at 1012 East Brockton Avenue, was denied, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, per recommendation of the Secretary of the Board of Health and Sanitary Inspector. BIDS - Fleet Insurance set This being the date/for opening of bids for Public Liability' and Property Damage insurance covering the City fleet of cars, the following proposals were submitted, publicly .opened and declared: Redlands Insurance Company — Pacific Indemnity Company $ 916.81 Dexter & Sawyer - United Pacific Insurance Company 958.38 - Globe Indemnity Company 1371.12 Realty Company of Redlands - Fidelity & Casualty Co. of N.Y. 1371.12 Larry W. Noble - General Ins. & General Casualty Co. of Am. 1018.09 The bid of the Pacific Indemnity Company through its local agent--John T. Collins., being the lowest and best bid, a motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the award be made to said Company at its bid of $916.81, was duly adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members present. Coverage for non-ownership cars was also authorized. All other bids were rejected and all bids ordered filed. ORDINANCE • Proposed Ordinance No. 809, Relating to Mechanical Refrigeration, was continued. INSURANCE - Radio Equipment A proposal of Dexter & Sawyer for insurance coverage on City Radio equipment was presented and ordered filed, the Council determining not to carry insurance on same. REPORTS Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer, Board of Health for the month of July, and the Fire Department for April, May and June, and the Clerk and Fire Department for the year ending June 30, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. • 319 • CITRUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING monthly A communication from the Mayor of Corona advising of the regular/meeting of the Citrus Belt League of Municipalities to be held in said City on the evening of August 25 , 1939, was presented and ordered filed. ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES MEETING 04 A communication from the Director of the State Department of Public Health urging attendance of the local Health Officer at the next annual League meeting to be held at Oakland, September 18-21, 1939, was presented and ordered filed. The question of appropriation toward expense of local officials attending ' • the said meeting was deferred until the next regular meeting. PETITION Petition No. 4234, E. G. Freel, et al, for construction of curbs and gutters on East Central Avenue from Church Street to Judson Street, under W. P. A. project, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the work was authorized under the regular program appertaining in such cases, with the usual contributions from property owners. GO PEL EN The application of A. A. Templeton, San Bernardino, California, for permission to erect a tent and hold gospel meetings at Eleventh Street and Stuart Avenue, presented at the last regular meeting together with a protest to the granting of same, was next considered. The Clerk presented a report of the Sanitary Inspector, which was favorable and was ordered filed. Councilman Krumm voiced the verbal protest of a resident of the district. A motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor that the permit be granted, with a proviso that the meetings close at not later than 10 P. M. , was duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm voting "No" . CLAIM - DAMAGES Councilman Clapp presented a claim of Mrs. A. H. McRae, 452 Cajon Street, in the sum of $5.38, for repairs to her auto tine damaged by a water faucet in the • street at Sylvan Park. Councilman Clapp explained that he had investigated the claim and feels it is just. After due consideration, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the clai6 was allowed and a warrant authorized to issue accordingly, payable out of the General Fund. It was further ordered that the cause of the damage be removed. RESOLUTION "City Hall Building Fund" Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the following Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, following the fire of February 3, 1939, which destroyed the City Hall building at NW cor. of Cajon and Vine Streets, there came into the City Treasury fire insurance funds in the sum of $23,180.00, and • 320 S WHEREAS, said sum, upon recommendation of the City Clerk- Auditor, was placed in a special fund by the Treasurer, and said Fund was designated "City Hall Building Fund", and WHEREAS, The City Council by Ordinance No. 810, regularly adopted and published, created a fund under State law and designated same as "City Hall Building Fund"; ilW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the action of the Clerk and Treasurer relative to the placing of the insurance funds in said designated fund be, and the same is hereby ratified, and it is further directed that all funds coming into the Treasury for the building of the new City Hall at NW Cor. of Cajon and Vine Streets, be placed in said City Hall Building Fund, until further order from this Board. • CITY HALL The question of use of copper pipe in a portion• of the new City Hall plumb ing was raised by the Mayor and considered by Council members and Building Inspector, result- ing in adoption of a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that only galvanized pipe"be used, and it was so ordered. ENGINEER Upon request, Engineer Hinckley was granted a leave of absence for two weeks, effective August 17, 1939. PIGEON S Councilman Krumm presented Verbal request of Home Furniture Company for relief from filth occasioned by pigeons at his place of business--NE cor. Fifth and East State Streets. Referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. WATER_ The question of City water service to the Tri-City Airport and district, was referred to the Mayor for investigation and recommendation, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm. ' Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 9 o'clock, A. M., August 23, 1939. Attest: • / A deeie 21a1-7V City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 S 321 • Redlands, California August 23, 1939 ' 9 O 'clock, A. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. ,7J Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk C4 UHook and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Spoor, Treasurer Tripp and Engineer Hinckley. The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to install a number of citizens as the Mounted Police of the City of Redlands, per order of this Board on • May 3, 1939, and requested Police Commissioner Krumm to name the persons recommended fol., appointment as special policemen. The Commissioner named the following persons to serve without pay and without authority, except when called by the Police Chief or Police Commissioner: Earl Norman 75 Norwood Street, Redlands Dick Lowrey 1320 Tourmaline Avenue, Mentone Martin Andersen 75 Norwood Street, Redlands Glenn Robertson 16 West Highland Avenue, Redlands Tom Mader Yucaipa Dave Anderson 1465 Pacific Street, Redlands Howard Depew 251 La Salle Street, Redlands Ira Wilson 16 North University St. , Redlands Fred Anderson 304 Brookside Avenue, Redlands Walt Evans 6th Avenue, Yucaipa Clay Hagy 1643 North Orange Street,Redlands John Hinkle 1650 E. Citrus Avenue, Redlands The recommendation of the Commissioner was approved, and the Clerk duly administered the oath of office to the above twelve mentioned persons. The Mayor, Police Commissioner and Councilmen Clapp and Gunter expressed appreciation for the fine spirit shown in the willingness of these men to offer their services in this respect, and Earl Norman responded briefly for the organization. The Police Commissioner then recommended for like appointment: Allen Wheaton 1001 East Cypress Ave. , Redlands Geo. Ranny East Highlands Keith McWilliams Yucaipa Everett Preston East Highlands • who could not be present at this time, and the Clerk was directed to swear them in, if and when they appear before him for said purpose. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned) Attest: e �. City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 322 • Redlands, California September 6, 1939 2 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting_of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last gular meeting of August 16th and the adjourned regular meeting of August 23rd, 1939, were read and approved. Councilman Clapp was named by the Mayor to act as Finance Commissioner during the absence of Councilman Spoor. • Interested parties being present, the Mayor called for report of the Planning Commission meeting held September 5, 1939, and the Clerk presented same as follows: Petition of Elbert Bruton to keep 300 to 400 fryer chickens at 503 W. Colton Ave. was presented. Moved by Collins, seconded by Peterson that it be recommended that petition be _granted. Carried. Petition of Joe Mangano for permission to erect a building on the West side of Center St. between Linda Place and Glenwood Dr. for the purpose of housing aged people, not to exceed 10 people, presented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Collins, that it be recommended that petition be $ranted. Carried. Petition of W. L. Shields for permission to build on Lot 16 , Crescent Heights Tract, Monterey St. A, with a set back of 19 feet was presented. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Collins, that it be recommended that petition be .granted. Carried. The recommendations of the Commission were duly approved by the unanimous vote of the four members present,. APPLICATIDNi$ , The application of Frank Vander Cruyssen, 924 Cajon Street, for City employment as machinst, was presented and ordered filed. (Sign) The application of J. H. Wideman for permission to temporarily place a sign on the roof of the building at 501 Orange Street, approved by the Building Inspector • and Commissioner, was granted, subject to approval of the lessee of the building, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter. REPORTS Reports of the City Judge and Laboratory tests for the month of August, and the Building Inspector for the month of August and for the year ending June 30, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. Report of Ditsion of Highways relative to quarterly payment of 4¢ Gas Tax for Streets of Major Importance, and relative to request of Police Chief Sr striping four lanes on Central Avenue (ghway 99) , were presented and ordered filed. Report of R. F. Gill, relative to water levels at the Barometer Well in San Timoteo Canyon, and the flow over the main weir of the Moreno Mutual Water Company, • 323 • was presented and ordered filed. ' CO M NT ATTONS Communication from Barton Protective Association advising of the annual meeting_ to be held September 6, 1939, at 7: 30 P. M. , was presented and ordered filed. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNTCTPAT.TTT S V'J n3 Communications from President of League Municipal Fiscal Officers of C vC Southern California; Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference; California Sewage ct Works Association; Secretary Graves of the California League; and Councilman Spoor of this City, relative to cost of and urging attendance upon the annual League meeting at • Oakland, September 18-21, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. The question of appropriation toward expense of attendance, was considered at some length, resulting in a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, that the sum of $25.00 be appropriated to City officials and heads of departments attending said meeting. MOUNTED POLICE Police Commissioner Krumm advised the Council of a splendid service rendered successfully by the local Mounted Police to the Police Department recently in its search for a woman who had wandered from her home, and a vote of appreciation was unanimously extended to the organization. The Clerk was directed to so communicate to the President of the Company. WATER SE$VICE (Outside City) In the matter of extending the main for water service to Tri-City Airport district, the Mayor recommended that no further extension be made at this time. Council- man Gunter and other members present concurred with the Mayor's recommendation and it was so ordered, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter. ,P_UBCi3ASES (Furnace) Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the purchase of the gas heater now installed in, the present City Hall quarters at State & Third • Streets, was authorized at a price of $75.00, payable to Valley Heating and Air Condition- ing Company, 344 Orange Street. The Engineer sought the attitude of the Council relative to purchase of metal building materials in view of a prospective rising market. After consideration, and upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krum, the Mayor and En:inter ' were authorized and directed to ascertain prices with power to act, and to report same to this Board. PLUNGE Park Commissioner Clapp made a verbal report of plunge activities and finances with the conclusion that the cost of operation is too great,, and recommended that serious consideration be given the matter before next season. • 324 • y�1>q MISCELLANEOUS " t i5 ea Councilman Gunter suggested that consideration be given to the enlargement 111 of the bowl before next season; also to parking on Eureka and Grant Streets during concerts. gineer Hinckley returned from his vacation which exceeded the usual 11 dais, was unanimously granted 2; days as additional vacation, without deduction from salary. Councilman Krumm complained at the cost of animal (cats & dogs) disposal, but saw no way to curtail the expense without harm to the sanitary service. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned, tll Friday, September 15, 1939, at 8:00 o 'clock, A. M, at temporary City Hall quarters. • Attest: �� • e • < / c :/ City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California September 15, 1939 8 O 'clock, A. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City 'Council, City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the temporary City Hall quarters, West State and Third Streets, with all members present, together with the Clerk, Attorney and Engineer. Absent: Treasurer Tripp. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. VERBALAPPLICATION I. N. Johnson, 403 East Citrus Avenue, owner of property at 304 East Citrus Avenue, requested permission to put a wood shingle roof on the residence at said number 304. After due consideration, the request was _granted, upon motion of • Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The City Attorney, Building Inspector and Commissioner were then directed to give consideration and study to a change in the building code ordinance to permit use of wood shingles on residences in all but fire zone #1, and report their recommend- ations to this Board. The Mayor requested Council members to meet with the School :Su.erintendent and Board at 1:30 this P. M., for consideration of a proposal to close Roosevelt Road between Beacon Street and Fern Avenue. No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. Attest: C Elk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • 325 • Redlands, California September 20, 1939 ' 2:00 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, 'held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook CO and Engineer Hinckley. Nd Absent: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor, Attorney Wilson and Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last regular meeting of September 6th and the adjourned regular meeting of September 15, 1939, were read and approved. Thp Mayor named Councilman Gunter to act as Finance Commissioner during • this absence of Councilman Spoor. APPLICATIONS The application of A. A. Templeton, San Bernardino, for permission to erect a building for religious purposes at 505 Eleventh Street, was presented and ordered filed. The location being in the Industrial Zone, it was determined that no action was necessary . (Banner) The Clerk presented the verbal request of the Santa Fe Athletic Club, through Councilman Clapp, for permission to hang a banner across State Street, east of Orange Street. The request was _granted under supervision of the Building Inspector, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter. PETITIONS Petition No. 4236, Mrs. Etta Williamson, et al, for concrete curbs and :utters on Bonita Street, from Sylvan Blvd. to High Avenue, under W. P. A. project, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for consideration and recommendation. Petition No. 4237, Estate of Lura A. Hubbard, et al, for diagonal parking Ion East side of Orange Street between State and Citurs Avenue, was presented and referred to Police Chief and Commissioner with power to act. • ____OMKUNIGAILUS A communication from City Clerk, Colton, California, advising of the regular monthly meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Municipalities, in said City on the evening of Septembe'99 1939, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from the Program Chairman and Secretary of the Redlands Community Music Association expressing appreciation for the hearty co-operation of the City Council and employees who rendered assistance and service in making this season one Of the best in the Association history, was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Wm C. Vestal, local photographer, suggesting certain pictures and cuts for use of the City in its page of the "Progress" edition of the Facts, was presented and ordered filed, it being the opinion of Board members that Sufficient cuts are available for that purpose. • 326 • RESOLUTION (Death- Harry Nott) The Clerk advised the Council of the recent death of Harry Nott, a former ' member of the City Council of this City, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, death has again taken from us a former member, in the person of Harry Nott; and WHEREAS, Mr. Nott has been connected with the civic, business, and social life of our City for a number of years, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council hereby express its • deepest regrets in the passing of Mr. Harry Nott; That said Resolution be spread upon the records of this Council and a copy transmitted to the widow. REPORTS ' for August Reports of the City Treasurer/and Laboratory tests for September, 19_19, were presented and ordered filed. _EU INBSS�ICRJiSES In consideration of license fees charged for business of fumigation. sera ing, or sulphur dusting under Section 38 of Ordinance No. 794, a motion by Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the License Collector be authorized and directed to accept an annual license fee of $6.00 in full payment for the business of spraying and/or dusting, was adopted by unanimous vote of the four members present. ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance Nos. 807 and 808, introduced February 15, 1939, and continued from time to time are ordered filed without passage. GARBAGE ' Councilman Krumm advised the Council of complaints relative to hauling :arba e by parties other than the City Collector. The other members present concurred in the opinion of the Health Commissioner that the City Collector shall be protected in his contract with the City. • TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the City Clerk, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $4,621.95 from the jtp ecial Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund to the General City Fund-Street Department, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: lb .e/1 1 ;0;si , City Clerk-. Mayor of t e City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 •- 0 - • 327 • Redlands, California October L„ 1939 2 O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Stfeet. Present: Councilmen Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Cq Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. O C1.7) Absent: Councilmen Clapp and Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor appointed Councilman Gunter to act as Finance Commissioner during this absence of Councilman Spoor. • COMMUNICATIONS Communication from the Department of Motor Vehicles, Division of Drivers' Licenses, Sacramento, advising of the discontinuance of driver-examination service in this City, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the Clerk was directed to write the Motor Vehicle Department and ask for the same service schedule. as Banning_, Indio and Ontario have. Communication from C. P. Hook, City Clerk, advising of the continuance of the day-by-day-employment plan in the Accounting Department during the remainder of the term, was presented and ordered filed, the matter being left under his jurisdiction. Communication from the Redlands Commercial Club asking that the Street decorations advertising the Rodeo in San Bernardino be removed and that one hour parking be established in the four way area, to extend one block each way from State and Orange Streets. Permission having been given at a former meeting to hang the banners, no action was deemed necessary. The matter of parking was referred back to the Club with the suggestion that a petition be filed before next meeting bearing signatures of the merchants in that area desiring one or two hour parking, for action by this Board. Communication from George W. Miller to Mayor Peterson relative to City Hall Architect Allen, was presented and ordered filed. Telegram from Congressman Harry R. Sheppard to Mayor Peterson advising • of the approval of $66,619.00 by the W. P. A. to complete the construction of the new City Hall building, was presented and ordered filed, and upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the Clerk was authorized and directed to acknowledge receipt of same and voice the ap_preciation of this Board for such early action. APPLICATIONS (Signs) Application of Dill Lumber Company for permission to hang a sign at 516 Orange Street, was presented and ordered filed. Same having been approved by the (Building Inspector and Commissioner, was duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Mayor Peterson. The application of Jack J. Mendelsohn and Paul Irwin for the position • of City Electrician was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Gunter informed the eS:d • effective October 15, 1939, (vacation included) Council of a vacancy in that department owing to the resignation of A. E. Tracy/. The matter of an appointment for the position was discussed and no action taken at this time, same being left in the hands of the Building Inspector and Engineer to hire such help as is necessary when the occasion arises. PETITIONS Petition No. 4238, Mrs. H. B. Allen, et al, for permission to chahge the (Street) (Street) name of Cypress Court/to Cypress Circlq, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the petition was granted by the unanimous vote of the three members present and the Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Resolution. • Petition No. 4236, for construction of concrete curbs and gutters. on Bonita Street having been referred to the Engineer and Street Department at a former meeting, the Engineer recommended that it be included in the next project set up for street work. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the Engineer was directed to set up a project grouping various streets, for approval of this Board. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 812, Amending Ordinance No. 741, changing the boundary line of Fire Zone #3, was introduced by Councilman Gunter, read and laid over under the rules. Zoning Ordinance No. 699, codified to include amendments by Ordinances Nos. 713, 702, 716, 717, 727 and 800, and Resolution adopted May 11, 1939, by the City Attorney, was presented and the Attorney was directed to prepare a Resolution for passage at next meeting. Ordinance No. 809, Mechanical Refrigeration, was again presented. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, it was referred to Building Inspector Cooper to make such exceptions and changes as he deemed necessary to meet the requirements and file his recommendations with the Board at next Meeting. REPORTS Reports of the Board of Health for August, the Building Inspector and 411 Laboratory tests for September, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on October 2, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of J. A. Boberick for removal of Pepper tree in front of garage at 1635 W. Fern Ave. , was presented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Peter- son that it be recommended that petition be granted. Carried. Petition from property owners bordering on Elizabeth 111 St. protesting the removal of trees and changing the contour of the street was presented. No action was taken on the petition at this meeting. The recommendation of the Commission regarding the removal of Pepper tree at 1635 West Fern Avenue, was approved, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman • Gunter. Action on the petition protesting the removal of trees on Elizabeth Street was � II 329 • deferred pending inspection by the Council. TRANSFER _ Upon recommendation of the Engineer and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Treasurer was authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $659.27 from the Property Owners Project Fund to the General City V r. t Fund-Street Department. �-= TAX SALE r -- The Clerk presented a request of Robt L. Moss for cancellation of a tax sale for 1935 taxes on Hunt Add. Lot 6, which was duly authorized, upon motion of • Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, per statement of County Assessor attached to the certificate of redemption. POLICE DEPARTMENT II The Mayor presented the verbal recommendation of CommissioneiClapp, that ' the appointment of John D. Brummeler as Special Police in Lugonia Park, be revoked. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the recommendation was approved and the Clerk was directed to convey same to Mr. Brummeler asking for the return of his badge to the City. Councilman Krumm recommended the purchase of a camera to take pictures of accidents on the Highway (day or night use) . After due consideration, purchase was authorized, not to exceed $50.00, and the Police Department was directed to file proposals for such purchase at next meeting . Commissioner Krumm recommended and moved that the Police Chief be given permission to attend the Police Chief's convention at San Francisco October 9-12, 1939, and that $25.00 be allowed toward expense of same, was seconded by Councilman Gunter and duly adopted. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Gunter recommended and moved that the Fire Chief be given permission to use the City's car, the Plymouth Coupe, to attend the opening of the new Fire Hall in Bakersfield on October 14, 1939, which was duly approved. • Councilman Gunter recommended that windshields be installed on the Fire trucks to comply with State laws. After due consideration, the matter was referred, to the Commissioner for investigation and report at next meeting. Councilman Gunter reported the purchase of ten new tires for use on the fire trucks, and the action was duly approved upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Mayor Peterson. _OZTIDJ Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the option of A. M. Soares to lease the triangle on West Central at Texas belonging to the City, was extended 60 days. CITY AUDIT The matter of a City audit was discussed at some length by Council • (members, whereupon Councilman Krumm moved that the audit be made by G. E. Mullen, local 1 330 • ---- ------------ auditor. The motion was lost for want of a second. After further consideration, the Clerk was directed to send a copy of the letter asking for bids for audit-survey, to local auditors so that their proposal could be considered along with the out of town ones on file with the City Clerk. _LAMP GLOBES Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the Clerk was directed to call for sealed proposals for supplying the- City with lamp globes for one year. Bids to be opened October 18, 1939. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California October 18, 1939 2 o 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present : Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Councilman Gunter was named to act as Finance Commissioner for this period in the absence of Councilman Spoor. Mayor Peterson stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone in the audience having matters to present. Vernon Johnson, Secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce, addressed • the Council relative to a "Golden Arrow" route through the City for tourist traffic, stating that the work could be done under a NYA project, such as making the signs and painting the arrows; and lettering on the pavement, the cost to the City being only for supplies. After discussion, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the City appropriate a sum not to exceed $100.00 for said supplies resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Gunter Noes: Councilman Krumm Absent: Councilman Spoor Mayor Peterson declared the motion carried and it was sd ordered. AUTO PARKING Harold Harris spoke on behalf of the Redlands Commercial Club, :opposing j1 • 331 • one hour parking in they downtown section but favoring strict enforcement of the existing! (No. 4239) 11two hour parking ordinance. Two petitions/favoring one and two hour parking, signed by the merchants were presented and ordered filed, 53 favoring two hour and 31 one hour parking. It being the Opinion that the majority favored two hour parking, Councilman Krumm moved that the Oridinance be left as it was and same be strictly enforced, was Cr. seconded by Councilman Gunter and unanimously adopted. C ? r. BIDS - Lamp Globes E This being the time advertised for opening of bids for supplying the City with lamps for one, year, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: • Redlands Electric Company Orange Belt Electric Shop Bell-Grassle Hardware Company E. P. Shyder Deming Furniture Company United Radio, B. F. Kessler Henry B. Jenkins Raymond C. Gaston Heim Hardware All bids being the same, the matter was referred to the Engineer and Commissioner Uunter to determine to !whom the award should be made and report their findings at next meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Conssman- Communication fron� arry h. Sheppard to Mayor Peterson was presented and ordered filed. The Clerk was ordered and directed to acknowledge receipt of same and assure him that information regarding new projects would be supplied as suggested. Communication from Milton Gair, speaking for the Redlands Commercial Club, objecting to proposed repair of streets in the downtown section before the holidays was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Gunter, duly adopted, it was determined to postpone the work until after the first of the year. Communication from the League of California Municipalities, together with literature on the " -Lam and Eggs" proposition available for distribution to all City employees, was ordered filed. Councilman Krumm moved that the Council go on recor as opposed to the "Hamiand Egg' measure, which was duly adopted with Councilman Clapp • voting "14o" . APPLICATION The application of Wilbur L. Rich for the job of City Electrician was presented and ordered filed. PETITION Petition No. 4240, Edith Rickard, for permission to operate a rest home at 1612 West Olive Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. It was determined that no action was necessary and was referred to the Building Inspector to see that legal re- quirements are complied with. LIQUOR LICENSES Notification from the State Board of Equalization of application of Charles Migliore for transfer of "Off sale beer and wine", "Wine Bottling" and "Off • 332 • Sale Distilled Spirits" licenses from Harold J. Haeussler, 338 Orange Street, were pre- sented and ordered filed. II Notification from the State Board of Equalization of application of Clyde A. Bailey for "Off Sale Beer and Wine" license at 635 Harding Drive, was presented .nd ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the following Resolution protesting the granting of same was unanimously adopted and a copy ordered sent to the State Board of Equalization: Whereas it has come to the attention of the City Council of the City of Redlands, that there is pending before the State Board of Equalization an application for an Off Sale Beer and Wine License at the location of 635 Harding Drive in this city, and • Whereas, the City Council is of the opinion that the granting of this license would be detrimental and opposed to the general morals and welfare of this city, and whereas the premises at this location is in a residential district and almost two miles distant from the business district, and whereas there are already sufficient businesses having this license in this city, II Now; Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Council of the City of Redlands does hereby protest and oppose the issuance of the above referred to license by the State Board of Equalization, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Board, and that the Chief of Police and the City Attorney are hereby directed to file a written protest against the application. REPORTS Treasurer and Report of the/Board of Health for September, 1939, and Laboratory tests for the first half of October, 1939, and Attorneys report of annual meeting of the League of Califonia Municipalities, were presented and ordered filed. ORDINANCES was re-in roduced _ Ordinance No. 809, Mechanical Refrigeration/, and Ordinance No. 812, changing the boundary line of Fire Zone #3, were continued for further consideration. A mimeographed pamphlet designated as, "Ordinance No. 813, Revising, Codifying and compiling certain zoning Ordinances", was presented together with Ordinance II No. 813-a, adopting said No. 813 by reference, was introduced and laid over under the rules. RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 547, Changing the name of "Cypress Court" (Street) to • "Cypress Circle" (Street) was presented and unanimously adopted, upon motion of Council- inan Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter. EAST LUGONIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY' The Mayor advised the Council of a meeting of the Bondholders'Committee of the East Lugonia Mutual Water Company at 10 O'clock A. M. , this date, attended by himself, Councilmen Gunter, Krumm and Clapp and City Attorney Wilson, at which time matters pertaining to the affairs of the East Lugonia Company were discussed and a verbal proposition submitted by Attorney Pyle. The City Attorney was authorized and II directed to procure a 10 year lease for the property of the said East Lugdnia Rlutual Water Company, based on the proposal submitted this A. M. to the Bondholders ' Committee, and present same to this Council for further consideration and action. 0 333 • ELIZABETH STREET Proposed improvement of Elizabeth Street and changing the contour of same, was continued until next meeting. PERSONNEL SURVEY John K. Cranmer, Los Angeles, submitted a written report of the ca personnel survey and classification of City employees conducted by himself during the past year, and conferred with Council members relative to same. He was tendered a vote of commendation for his work and the report was ordered filed for future reference. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting ad- journed to 2 P.M. , October 25, 1939. Attest: City Clerk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 -0 - 0 - Redlands, California October 25, 1939 2 O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council met in adjourned session at the regular place of meeting. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilmen Gunter and Spoor, Clerk Hook and Treasurer Tripp. Attorney Wilson was directed to take the minutes of this session. SRA - Project Agreement •� The Engineer presented an ',Agreement for Assignment of Relief Workersti under SRA project descr;,ibed as follows: Prune trees, clean and repair parkways, gutters and pavements on all public streets, and clean all storm water drains within the City of Redlands. Haul away trash and prunings to lot furnished by city. Burn prunings. Haul wood suitable for fuel to City Yard or to needy persons. Dig pipe trenches on City Streets for City Water Department. Work on replacing records in street, sewer and water department; and other special work. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm that the City enter into said agreement, was duly adopted, and the Mayor was authorized and directed to execute same for and on behalf of the City, and the City's portion of the cost, not to exceed $288.00, is hereby directed to be charged against the General Fund. • 334 • Claim - Lemand A claim of Geo. Gardner & Sons in the sum of $256.25 for equipment rental ' on WPA project #11388, was presented by the Engineer and payment from the General Fund duly authorized by the unanimous vote of the three members present. Taxes - Correction Petition No. 70, Mabel A. Sherwood for lot cleaning charge to be can- celled, was presented. The petition being approved by Assistant Engineer Westerbrook, in charge of lot cleaning program, was granted by the unanimous vote of the three members present. Ordinances • Action on Proposed Ordinance No. 809 Mechanical Refrigeration re-draft introduced October 18, 1939, was deferred for further consideration. Proposed Ordinance No. 812, changing boundary line of Fire Zone No . 3, introduced October 4, 1939, was adopted by the following vote: , Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, and Mayor Peterson. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Gunter and Spoor. Proposed Ordinance No. 813 A, adopting by reference a "Mimeographed pamphlet designated as Ordinance No. 813, " introduced October 18, 1939, was adopted by the following vote: yes: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, and Mayor Peterson. Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Gunter and Spoor. Fire Department Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm and duly adopted by vote of the three members present, authorization was given for equiooing two fire trucks with windshields at a cost to not exceed $125.00 each. Police Department Upon recommendation of Police Commissioner Krumm and motion of Council- man Clapp, duly seconded and adopted, the remainder of the penalty levied against Patrolman Thomas was ordered cancelled, and the Clerk was authorized and directed to make no further deductions from his salary on said account. • No further business demanding attention, the meeting was adjourned. Attest: / ty CLerkCW) Mayor of the City of Redlands - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 335 • Redlands, California November 1, 1939 Two O 'clock, P. .M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 Fifth Street . Present: Councilmen Spoor, Krumm, Gunter, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone Cr.) and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Mayor Peterson, Councilman Clapp, Attorney Wilson and Treasurer Tripp. In the absence of Mayor Peterson, upon motion of Councilman Krumm duly • adopted, Councilman Spoor was named Mayor Protem, who called the meeting to order. The minutes of the last regular meeting of October 18th and the adjourned regular meeting of October 25th, 1939, were read and approved. The acting Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone ' having matters to present. CQyde A. Bailey, 635 Harding Drive, presented a petition addressed to the State Board of Equalization and signed by residents in the neighbor- hood stating they had no objection to the granting of his application for "Off sale beer and wine" license. Since the petition was addressed to the State Board of Equalization and the Council had already filed their objection to the granting of same with the State Board, the matter was considered closed as far as the Council was concerned and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the petition was returned to Mr. Bailey. APPLICATIONS The application of Joseph M. Maynard, 328 Orange Street, for permission to operate a pool room,: acquiring the business now operated by Earnest Reinfeldt, was presented and referred to the Police Department for investigation and recommendation, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The application of Sheldon Rothstein, 249 Alvarado Street, for permission to hang a banner across East State Street, from Harris Company to F. W. Woolworth stores, advertising the High School play to be given on November 16-17, 1939, was presented and • duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, under supervision of the Building Inspector and ordered filed. (Signs) The application of Van Brunt & Dorsett, for permission to hang a sign at 405 West Central Avenue, was presented and ordered filed. Same having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, was duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter. PETITIONS Petition for completion of Barton Flats Road into Bear Valley was presented but no action taken, the Council feeling it was not a matter of City business. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: • 336 • From Elijah A. Bethurum, relative to rest rooms in Smiley Park,referred to Health Commissioner; From Marie A. Hedrick, acting President of W. C. T. U. , commending the action of the Council in opposing the granting of liquor license at 635 Harding Drive; From Marshall & Stevens, valuation engineers, addressed to Mancha Bruggemeyer, relative to an appraisal in securing a prompt settlement in case of fire loss;.. From Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento, relative to driver- examination service in this City; From the Secretary of Railroad Commission of the State of California, giving notice of hearing on rates for street lighting service in El Segundo. • REPORTS Reports of the Building Inspector and Judge for October, 1939, and Laboratory tests for the second part of October, 1939; Clerk's report and summary of receipts and expenditures for July-Aug.-Sept. ,1939, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm called attention of the Council to the rapidly improving milk standard as shown by the analysis report, and to the number of over time parkers as shown on the Judge's report proving that the greatest violators are the merchants and their clerks, seventeen out of the total-thirty. Commissioner Krumm also reported that it had been agreed by the Superintendent of Schools to discontinue dances at the Girl' s Gymnasium after High School football games. LIQUOR The Clerk presented a notification of liquor License Application from the State Board of Equalization for "On Sale Beer!' license transfer from E. P. Vincent to Jessie Gdisman, 306 Orange Street, which was ordered filed, and referred to the Police Commissioner, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm. _S_TRE T LAMPS Bids for supplying the City with lamp globes for the coming year having been referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner at the last regular meeting, Engineer Hinckley recommended the award be made to the Redlands Electric Company for the Higrade tyk. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the • recommendation of the Engineer was approved, all other proposals were rejected and ordered filed. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 809, Mechanical Refrigeration, was continued for further consideration. (Filed without passage.) ELIZABEINLETBEET IMPROVEMENT The matter of improvement of Elizabeth Street was again considered and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the improvement was ordered to proceed along the plan outlined by the City Engineer, and the protest filed with the Council on October 4, 1939, was ordered filed. • 337 • DEMANDS Demand of Redlands Community Hospital for services in emergency cases in the amount of $70.91.was presented and ordered paid; and of Jack Cranmer for expense incurred in his personnel survey of City employees in the amount of $73.25 was referred to the Mayor with power to act, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman VDCA Gunter, duly adopted. DAMAGE - HALLOWEEN Police Commissioner Krumm reported the damage done by boys and girls on Halloween night from fires and general destruction--it being the opinion of the Council • that the parents should be held responsible, and suggested that some celebration be provided another year for entertainment to all. PAY OFF MACHINES Commissioner Krumm reported the too frequent use of pay off machines by minors, and after due consideration, upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Attorney was directed to colaborate 1 with the Police Commissioner in preparation of an Ordinance revising the license tax on pay off machines. _SIGGN S Commissioner Gunter suggested to the Council that the heighth of signs over sidewalks be changed. After discussion, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded, by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Street Commissioner and Building Inspector were) directed to make their recommendation to this Board of the necessary changes in the sign ordinance. HIGHWAY 99 - Central Avenue The matter of change of name of Central Avenue to Highway 99 through its entire length in the City of Redlands was considered at some length and a Resolution (yQ,SLl adopted carrying same into effect, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Counci - man Krumm, with the recommendation that the Street Commissioner carry the message to other Cities with the suggestion that the change be made unanimous.. • SEWER- SUMMIT AVE. & CRESCENT DISTRICT Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the proposed Sewer (Summit Avenue & Crescent District) project was ordered cancelled and the Clerk was directed to notify the W.P.A. of said action. CONTINUED The following matters were laid over: Camera-Police Dept. ; East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; East Pioneer Avenue-r of w; 5th Avenue pool; Extension Stuart Avenue to Church Street; Business Licenses; City Hall. ANNUAL AUDI The matter of an annual audit was again considered. Mayor Peterson, Councilman Clapp and Attorney Wilson entered the Council Chamber at this time and took their places at the Council table. • Councilman Gunter presented a telegram from Cassidy & Company stating 338 • that an audit of the Treasurer' s Office as of November 1, 1929, would be included in their previously quoted fee of $500.00. After due consideration, upon motion of IICouncilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the Edwin B. Cassidy & Company, Los Angeles, proposal was accepted on condition that the audit be started at once. The several audit proposals were ordered filed. Bills' and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner, No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned... to Nine o 'clock, A. M. , on November 3, 1939 . Attest: • City Clerk. Mayor erotem of he City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - ' Redlands, California November 3, 1939 9:00 O'clock, A. M. An adjourned. regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Spoor, Clapp, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Gunter, City Clerk Hook and Treasurer Tripp. Attorney Wilson was directed to take the minutes of this session. RESOIUflilN re Redlands Avenue Mayor Peterson voiced the suggestion of certain citizens relative to changing the name of Redlands Avenue, West of Church Street between Central and Park to Railroad Avenue • Avenue, and presentea a Resolution accordingly. After due consideration, upon motion S4ct of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, said Resolution No. (5 )was duly adopted, carrying into effect said request. EXTENSION BARTON FLATS ROAD The petition for extension of the Barton Flats Road to Bear Valley was again presented and after discussion was ordered turned over to Rhea Igo, it being determined that it was not a matter of City business. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2 O'clock, P. M. , November 8, 1932. Attest: _ oa Ci y erCLt/k) Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 339 • Redlands, California November 8, 1932 Two O'clock, P. M. 1 This being the time to which the adjourned regular meeting of November 3, 1939, was adjourned, and no Council member being present, the meeting was declared adjourned. Attest: 1 L7 �ti • S 5ity Cle k.J • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Redlands, California November 15, 1939 Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of ,Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilmen Spoor and Gunter and Treasurer Tripp. Minutes of the last regular meeting of November 1, the adjourned regular meetings of November 3 and 8, 1939, were read and approved. Mrs. Henry Kraak of the Public Affairs Committee of the Contemporary Club stated they would be represented at all Council meetings, it being a new project set-up by the Club. The Mayor and Councilmen expressed a word of welcome and appreciation of interest shown. _�RON�E PLI'�TES The Mayor reported the need of bronze plates for marking graves of veterans buried in their Plot in the Cemetery. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded • by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, it was determined to continue the present policy and . the Cemetery Commissioner was directed to purchase the necessary plates. PEPPER PARK Attorney Wilson presented the request of Mr. Branigan, Supt. of School ', for use of Pepper Park as part of the Junior High School grounds. He stated they wanted to move the fence back to within 12 feet of the Central Avenue line, and that it would be seeded over and maintained sameeas the School grounds. The matter was duly consider- ed and determined to hold a public hearing on the next regular meeting date of this Council, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, when property owners in the district would be heard. PAY OFF MACHINES The continued use of pin ball and marble machines by minors was again • considered, the Attorney stating that the present license for same was $5 .00 per month under City Ordinance No. 753, although not enforced per suggestion of ex-Attorney General II 340 S Webb. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the !City /Attorney was directed to communicate with State Attorney General Warren and get his opinion on the matter. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From Secretary of the General Grievance Committee of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, relative to pending applications of the Pacific Electric Railway Com.any for changes in its service and of a hearing before the Railroad Commission on November 8, 1939; From Mr. & Mrs. Campbell, 616 Cypress Court, protesting the removal of • palm trees in the Court; From the Railroad Commission of the State of California, regarding a hearing to be held in San Bernardino on November 29, 1939, relative to the operating revenues, expenses, etc. , of Southern California Edison Company; From the State Board of Equalization, giving notice of hearing on protest for liquor license application of Clyde A. Bailey, on Friday November 17, 1939, at 2:00 o 'clock, P. M. ; From A. 0. May, Secretary of the General Truck Drivers and Helpers Union #467, relative to hiring of trucks operated by non-union drivers and the Mayor was directed to reply, stating that their reprisal was against the merchants and did not apply to the City. APPLICATIONS Application of T. F. Freeman, 1109 Herald Street, for employment with the City, was presented and ordered filed. —_.REEDRT. Reports of the Treasurer for the month of October, 1939, and of the Clerk for the quarter ending September 30, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krutm reported the complaint of Geo. McCann, 1413 Orange St . ,,, of an unsanitary condition existing just north of his place from his neighbors chickens, which was referred to the Health Commissioner. • Commissioner Krumm reported ho objection to the transfer of license to operate a pool hall at 328 Orange Street. The application of Joseph Maynard referred to the Police Department at the last regular meeting was ordered filed. PETITIONS - TAX CORRECT.I_OJIS Petition No. 71, Walter Schnitzler, for deduction in assessment for a partially completed improvement; and Petition No. 72, Julia T. Hart, for duplicate assessment, were presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the corrections were ordered made accordingly. NEW CITY HALL Engineer Hinckley presented proposals of Washington Ornamental I •n Mork and Hoffman Ornamental Iron and Art Metal Works, for supplying the City with ornamental • 341 • iron and bronze for the doors, railings, etc. , in the new City Hall building . Same having been previously considered by the Mayor and Councilmen Clapp and Gunter, who recommended that purchase be made from the Washington Ornamental Iron Works as per their proposal of $1440 .00, which recommendation was ratified by the unanimous vote of the four members present. Communication from Architect Allen supplementing the proposal of Washington Ornamental Iron Works was presented and ordered filed with the proposal. CqCouncilman Krumm suggested a change be made in the heighth of the steps C ct in the stairway from the main hall (first floor) to the basement in the new City Hall building. The matter was considered and Councilmen Krumm and Gunter appointed as a Committee to work out the change with Architect Allen. • DEMAND_S Demand of Homer Schreiber, Glen W. Schacht and G. E. .Goldie for cost of pipe and laying same at intersection of Church Street and Pioneer Avenue, in the Iamount of $8.19, was presentedand upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Clapp, duly adopted, was ordered paid, and the Clerk was directed to issue a warrant accordingly, payable to G. E. Goldie and charge to the General Fund. Statement of Architect Allen for professional services, due to changes in New City Hall building plans in the amount of $155.00, was presented and ordered filed for further consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted. CITRUS BELT LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES The Mayor announced the regular monthly meetin& of the Citrus Belt Division of the LeagueiofCalifornia Municipalities to be held in Ontario, on the evening of November 16, 1939, at 7:00 o 'clock, P. M. THANKSGIVING DAY The matter of holiday for City employees for Thanksgiving was considered and Councilman Krumm moved that the 30th be observed, which was lost for lack of a second. After further consideration, it was determined that the 23rd shall be observed this year by City employees as a legal holiday. • GASOLINE Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the Clerk Was directed to call for proposals for supplying the City with gasoline for the year 1940, to be opened December 20, 1939. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk. `payor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 342 • Redlands, California December 6, 1939 Two O 'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Spoor, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley . Absent: Treasurer Tripp. 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. • C. F. Van Epps, spokesman for a Committee representing all veteran organ- izations in the City of Redlands, presented a request for additional burial plot for veterans in Hillside Cemetery. After due consideration, it was determined that the Council would meet with representatives of the Veterans ' organizations at the Cemetery , at 8 o'clock, A. M. , Saturday, December 9, 1939, to select a suitable space. Mr. Van Epps also suggested there be certain regulations set-up as to eligibility for burial in the plot. PEPPER PARK Several interested parties in the East Central Avenue district being present, the matter of combining Pepper Park with the Junior High School grounds, was considered at this time. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, it was determined that a public hearing would be called for next i -d -. da at 2:00 o'clock, P. M. , at which time the matter would be fully discussed. HOUSE NUIIEERS - THE TERRACE N. L. Levering addressed the Council in a request for uniform numbers on the Terrace. The matter was considered briefly and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the Mayor and Street Commissioner were named as a Committee to make the necessary changes, with power to act. COij uLU CAT. QN Communication from the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Washington, • D. C. , addressed to the Mayor, asking for the co-operation of the City in taking the 1940 census, was presented and ordered filed. *0 GAS TAa_ALLOCA_TION Communication from E. Q. Sullivan, District Engineer, Division of Highways, with tabulation showing the apportionment of the October, 1939, -3'-4_gas tax allocation for Streets of Major Importance; also Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of *0 Gas Tax Allocated for State Highways accruing to the City during the biennial in triplicate and copy period ending June 30, 1941, were presented/Kai ordered filed. Upon motion of Council- man Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, resolutions No. 550 and 551, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same for and on behalf of the City, were unanimously adopted. 111 343 • AGREEMENT Agreement of Frank Mitten vs City of Redlands, for use of NW cor of Stuart Avenue and 6th Street, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Clapp presented a communication from Malcom Smith, Supervisor of Recreation, asking permission to place crossing_guard signs on said corner, which was ordered filed with the agreement CO land permission granted. nd V APPLICATIONS - Si-0ns Applications of Struthers Sign Company and DeLuxe Outdoor Advertising Company for permission to hang signs at 118 East Central Avenue, were presented and ordered filed. Same having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, • were duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Spoor, subject to payment of their business license. REPORTS Reports of the Board of Health for October, the Building Inspector, Judge land Treasurer for November, and Laboratory tests for the first part of November, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. Report of the State Board of Equalization on the decision on the protest against the issuance of "Off Sale Beer & Wine" license at 635 Harding Drive, stating that the license had been denied, was presented and ordered filed. Councilman Krumm reported that he had investigated the unsanitary condition at 1413 Orange Street and found no reason for a complaint. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on December 4, 1939, was presented and ordered filed: A meeting of the Planning Commission was held on this date at 9 A.,M. Present: Chairman E. A. Moore, Mayor Peterson, I Ford, J. Rigby, City Engineer Hinckley, and Secretary Maccubbin. Petition of Ivan Hinerman for removal of 4 Gravilla, 1 Eucalyptus, and 3 Pepper trees in front of property at the SE corner of Summit Ave. and Elm St. was present- ed. Moved by I . Ford, seconded by J. Rigby, that it be • recommended that petition be _granted. Carried. Petition of Robt. H. H. Lackman for permission to remove 3rd. Umbrella tree from Eureka St. in front of property at 117 W. Cypress Ave. read. Moved by I. Ford, seconded by J. Rigby, that it be recommended that petition be _granted and lrecommended that Calif. Palm trees be planted in spaces. Carried. Petition of Dr. H. G. Hill for removal of 1 Gravilla tree near driveway at 329 Summit Ave. was presented. Moved by Mayor Peterson, seconded by I . Ford, that it be re- commended that petition be granted. Carried. A petition was read from Mr. Brannigan, Supt. of Redlands Public Scholls, asking the City to deed to the City School Board trustees, portion of so called Pepper Park strip located on the South side of Central Ave. East of Church St. It was moved by I . Ford, seconded by J. Rigby, that it be recommended that the City Council call a public meeting on this matter hefore any action is taken. Carried. S 344 • The recommendations of the Commission were unanimously approved, upon motion of Councilll man Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp. HOSPITAL ,. Mayor Peterson presented the matter of an appropriation to the Redlands Community Hospital services rendered in emergency and charity cases. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, a sum not to exceed $250.00 was authorized for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, upon demand of the Hospital regularly made and filed with this Board. SAFETY COUNCIL Councilman Krumm presented a communication and questionnaire from the California Safety Council, Inc. , and upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the • Mayor and Commissioner Krumm, were named as a Committee to reply. BIDS This being the time set for opening of bids for structural steel for the new City Hall building, the following proposals were publicly opened and declared: Modern Iron Works, Ltd. , $ 3,443.00 Pennsylvania Iron & Steel Company 3,824.00 Western Iron & Metal Company 3,385 .00 Pacific Iron & Steel Company 3,800.00 Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd. 3,739.00 Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Division 2,840.00 kyle Steel Construction Company 4,494.00 Halsey Machine & Mfg. Company 4,077.00 After due consideration the bids were referred to a Committee consisting of Mayor Peterson, Councilman Gunter and Engineer Hinckley, with power to act. All bids were ordered filed. D�AGOIIAL EX1NG Councilman Krumm again presented the request for diagonal parkine on the east side of Orange Street between Citrus Avenue and State Street. The matter was discussed at some length and determined to allow diagonal parking on the east side of said street for passenger cars only (trucks prohibited) , the Police Department to post accordingly. PAY OFF MACHINES _ Attorney Wilson reported that he had had no reply as yet from State • Attorney Warren regarding pin ball machines and was directed to contact the Sheriff as to County action in the matter and report his findings at the next regular meeting. TRANSIENT CAMPS Councilman Clapp presented the request for a transient camp in the City. The matter was considered from its various angles, it being the general opinion of the Council that it was not a City function, feeling that it should be a County S.R.&. camp. Upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, Councilman Clapp was directed to contact the County S.R.A. office for further information and report his findings at the next regular meeting. CENTRAL AVENUE NAME Councilman Gunter reported that he had had some response from other Cities regarding the changing of names of streets through the Cities to Highway 99, • 345 • stating their willingness to co-operate. A Resolution having been passed at a former meeting changing the name to Highway 99 through the City Limits of Redlands it was determined to number east and west from Orange Street. CHECKER GROUNDS Councilman Clapp presented further requests of players at the checker CO ( grounds at Smiley Park for rest rooms. After due consideration, the matter was referred C�➢ C` to the Engineer with power to act, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- Z man Krumm, duly adopted. W. P. A. - S. R. A, - N. Y. A. The matter of curbs and gutters on Alessandro Road from the Cemetery to • Crescent Avenue was discussed and Engineer Hinckley stated he would try to include it in r a W. P. A. project. The continuation of an S. R.A. project in Sylvan Park for curbs, gutters, i drives, etc. , was tabled, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Gunter: The continuation of a N. Y. A, program was considered and upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, Councilman Clapp was directed to .re are the •ro 'ect, and the Mayor to sign the necessary papers. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 20clock, P. M. , on Wednesday, December 13, 1939. Attest: City Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. ,. P. - • d - O - O - 0 - O - 0 - Redlands, California • December 13, 1939 Two O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council, City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of justice, 1215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilman Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the reading of the minutes was dispensed with. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. • 346 • Henry J. Wilson, representing the Veterans' organizations, presented the following rules and regulations determined upon by Council members and heads of the said organizations, at their meeting on December 9, 1939: There has been a plot of ground set aside in Hillside Cemetery by the City of Redlands for veterans. This plot is situated adjacent to the present soldiers' plot. There are 13 lots of 6 graves each, providing for 78 interments. Lots are numbered 7931 - 7941 - 7961 - 7973 - 8021 - 8031 - 8041 - 805X - 805Y - 8062 - 8072 - 8082 - 8091. There are .certain regulations and restrictions governing the interment of veterans herewith sub- mitted: 6. This plot to be used only for veterans of all wars. 2. Relatives or close friends to the deceased must furnish proof of his service connections by presenting honorable discharge or other positive proof if discharge is not available. • 3. Deceased veteran must have had permanent residence in or near the vicinity of Redlands for at least a year's duration and five years in the State. 4. No veteran allowed to be buried in this plot unless satis- factory financial arrangements for opening of grave, cement box and headstone is made with cemetery superintendent. Selection of grave space will be made under supervision of superintendent. 5. All headstones to be uniform and in conformity with that of D. A. McBain, with name, dates of birth and death, and service connection. 6. No future reservation of particular burial spots will be allowed. 7. If any deviation of the above regulations is requested, the Board of five members of veterans organizations to be con- sulted first. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the instrument was unanimously adopted, setting aside the above plot; and a committee consisting of the heads of all veterans' organizations and the Cemetery Commissioner, was appointed to determine who was eligible for burial in the plot. PUBLIC HEARING - Pepper Parkc ' The Mayor announced that the Council was ready for consideration of the petition of the Board of Trustees of the Redlands High School District for additional use of "Pepper Park" for Junior High School grounds. Superintendent of City Schools, John Branigan, addressed the Board urging • favorable consideration by the Council, stating the urgent need for additional playground space due to such a large enrollment and that they would like to move the fence to within 25 feet from the gutter on Central Avenue. A large number of residents and property owners in the district were present and submitted a protest to any such change as proposed by the School Board. Many individuals voiced their personal protest to the Park being used for playground purposes, feeling that it would tend to lower property values and that many homes were purchases by reason of the Park as a beauty spot. After considerable discussion, Councilman Gunter moved that the Park be left as it now is, which was seconded by Councilman Clapp. The matter was considered further, Councilman Krumm stating that he had not had an opportunity to look into the situation thoroughly and asked that it be laid over until next meeting. Others felt it should be decided at this meeting, and • 347 • upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the question was called; the yoll call resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp and Gunter Noes: Councilman Krumm and Mayor Peterson. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The Mayor declared the motion lost. After brief consideration, Councilman Krumm moved Cv the matter be deferred until next meeting for final decision, which was seconded by Councilman Clapp, and unanimously adopted.. c' 1E202T Report of the Board of Health for November, 1939, was presented and ordered filed. • DEMAND Demand of Sterling P. Cox for j40.00 for payment of lot in Hillside Cemetery, space having been sold by the City and the money received, was ordered paid, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, Councilman Clapp not voting. DEED Deed of A. M.. and Lucy Soares to the City of Redlands for the Westerlz 5 feet of Lot 7, Block ,R, Second Preliminary Map, for street purposes, was presented, accepted and ordered placed of record, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, Councilman Clapp not voting. RECREATION HALL - E. State Street Councilman Krumm presented the matter of closing the Recreation Hall on East State Street and sought the opinion of other Council members, stating there was considerable disturbance on the evenings of the dances. The matter was considered from its various angles and 'action deferred until the meeting of January 3, 1940, for further ' investigation. Mrr,L CREEK WALL Mayor Peterson announced the completion of the first section of Mill Creek Wall and of the pro ram on Friday at 2 otclock, P. M. , for the occasion, stating • they were meeting with the Realty Board for luncheon and going in a caravan to gill Cre k-- urging all the Council to participate. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: / v't /a City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. eiditake `nt accriAt.t. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 4110 348 • Redlands, California December 20, 193A Two Otclock, P. M. 111A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, helc at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice,, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, and the adjourned regular meeting of December 13, 1939, were read and approved. Councilman Clapp was named to act as Finance Commissioner during this absence of Councilman Spoor. • The Christmas spirit being evidenced by fruit, candy and pop corn on the Council table (an annual exhibition) , a vote of appreciation was unanimously accorded the donors. r lPfER PA K$ The use of Pepper Park as Junior High School playground was again considered at this time and upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that the petition of School Superintendent, John Branigan, heretofore presented to this Board, be denied, was unanimously adopted by the four members present. C. S. Nicks thanked the Council for its action in the matter. BIDS - GASOLINE This being the time set for opening of bids for supplying the City with gasoline for the year beginning January 1, 1940, the following proposals were presented, publicly opened and declared: Gilmore Oil Company Standard Oil Company of California_ General Petroleum Corporation jgnal Oil Company Tide .Water Associated Oil Company Shell Oil Company The Texas Company Richfield Oil Corporation Union Oil Company of California The following proposals for supplying the City with eastern and western . oil for a period of one year beginning January 1, . 19A01 were presented, publicly opened and declared: Standard Oil Company of California Signal Oil Company Tide Water Associated Oil Company Union Oil Company of California Redlands Oil Company Shell Oil Company The Texas Company Richfield Oil Company Gilmore Oil Company After due consideration, all bids were laid over for final action on the next regular meeting, January 3, 1940, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted. • 349 • BTCyCLES ON SIDEWALKS ' James Raynor, 3232 East Stuart Avenue, addressed the Board in protest to bicycle riders on sidewalks, which was referred to the Police Commissioner with power to act. W. P. A. DANCE HALL 9 Communication from Mrs. E. 0. Hedrick, Manager of the Mission Hotel, C.2 East State Street, protesting the continuance of dances at the W. P. A. Recreation Hall on East State Street, was read by the deputy Clerk and ordered filed. Chas Neyhart spoke briefly, favoring the keeping of the hall open. Councilman Krumm reported that the Police Department had made several arrests in an effort to do away with promiscuous • (drinking on the street during intermissions. The matter was left in the hands of the Police Department. PAY OFF MACHINES Communication from Mrs. L. Bell, relative to gambling by minors was presented and ordered filed. The continued use of pin ball and marble machines by minors was again considered by the Council and upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance banning all mechanical gambling machines, such as create a general nuisance, and submit same to this. Board for action. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES News Letter from the League of California "Cities" giving notice of change of name from League of California "Municipalities", was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS The following reports were presented and ordered filed: From Redlands Community Hospital for laboratory tests for the first (part of December, 1939; From C, P. Hook, City Clerk, of the celebration of the completion of the first unit of the Mill Creek flood protection wall on the afternoon of December l5_, 1939, which was ordered filed, together with copies of the Redlands Daily Facts, San Ber- • nardino Sun and Los Angeles Times carrying news items of same. Mayor Peterson commended Mr. Hinckley, City Engineer and designer of the barrier, for all his work and for so successfully getting such a project through and recommended that the Clerk spread upon the 'minutes the appreciation of this Council for a splendid job well done, which was 'unanimously approved. Report oftthe State Com,jensation Insurance Fund giving notice of the date for hearin regarding the claim for adjustment of Matthew G. Schutt accident case. Report of the Edwin B. Cassidy & Company on the audit of the City accounts for year ending June 30, 1939, recently made by them, was presented and referred. Ito the Committee (Councilmen Clapp and Gunter) for study and report at the next regular meeting. INTERNAL REVENUE COLLECTOR • Upon recommendation of Attorney Wilson and motion of Councilman Gunter, 350 S seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the Clerk was authorized and directed to make report to the Internal Revenue Collector of City employees who may be liable for Federal income tax. TIRES - FIRE TRUCKS Councilman Gunter reported there was a chance of selling the old tires taken off the fire trucks for $100.00. After discussion, it was decided that three of them could be used on the water tank in the Street Department and the City Engineer and Mayor were directed to sell the rest to the best advantage, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted. BIDS - STRUCTURAL STEEL • Engineer Hinckley reported that award had been made to the Western Iron & Metal Company for structural steel for the new City Hall building, their bid of $3385.00 being the low bid submitted December 6, 1939. FIRE INSURANCE The placing of fire insurance on the rest rooms in Lugonia Park recently built by the N. Y. A. was considered and determined that the City would carry its own risk on same, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adoptei . —N_UJ ER - (�1 GHWAYS9 Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the City Attorney_ was directed to prepare and submit an Ordinance changing the name of Central Avenue, Beacon Street and Roosevelt Road to Highway 99, and authorizing the change of house numbering east and west from Orange Street, on said Highway. PROJECT - COVER M.C.Z. Engineer Hinckley reported that a project has been approved for coverin: Mill Creek Zanja, from Cook to University Street, and that there was some opposition by the Beautification Committee and recommended that a public hearing be held on January_3, 1940. Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the recommendation was approved and so ordered. HOLIDAY - CITY HALL EMPLOYEES Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, • unanimously adopted, the City Hall was ordered closed for Saturday morning, December 23, 1939, and the employees given a half holiday. ADVFBTISE FORBIDS Engineer Hinckley sought action of the Council relative to advertising .for materials to be used the coming year such as--road oil, garden hose, tires, chlorine, etc. The matter was considered briefly, but no action taken at this time. VOTE OF APPRECIATION Upon recommendation of the Mayor and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, a vote of gratitude was tendered the Redlands Daily Facts and the San Bernardino Sun for publicity given the past year. Atli and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- ioner. • 351 • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjo _ IL . ' Attest: �� i y C erk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. c LN, A°.04P,,JL ``fib Cr.) - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Cq Cut Redlands, California January 3, 1940 Two O'clock, P. M. • A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Spoor. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. —APPLIfl T VO The application of Johnny Eg=ler, 201 W. Central Avenue, for permission to hang a sign at 124 West State Street (Redlands Automotive Sales) was presented and ordered filed. Same having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner, was duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications were presented and ordered filed: From California State Planning Board enclosing article on "Master and Official Plans" ; From V. C. Kincaid, Manager-Security First National Bank of Los Angeles, commending the Police Department for the splendid service rendered the past year; From John T. Collins, together with a copy of a letter to the County Board of Supervisors, relative to re-ali_n' : the channel for Mill Creek flood waters-- • it being the unanimous' opinion of the Council that it was not under City jurisdiction but a matter for the County flood control district. LIBRA$YTffl.S E Communication from Charles H. Clock, Acting Chairman of the Library Board, relative to the retirment of Clarence G. White from the Library Board, was presented and ordered filed. Mayor Peterson recommended the appointment of Dr. M. J. Sweeney to fill said vacancy for the term ending December a, 1942, which was unanimously approved upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp. Report's of the Judge and Building Inspector for the month of December, 1939, were presented and ordered filed. PLIANT G COMMIBSION • The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on ,l 352 • January 2, 1940, was presented and ordered. filed: Petition of Emil Suess for removal of three Pepper trees at 1419 Washington Street was read. Moved by Collins, seconded by Hinckley that it be recommended that peition be granted. Carried. Petition of M. C. Cabral for removal of umbrella tree at 505 W. State Street presented. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Wilson that it be recommended that peUtion .b.e_granted. Carried. Petition of Dow & Fitzsimmons for removal of Acacia tree on North side of Clark Street east of Cajon Street was read. Moved by Collins, seconded by Collett that it be recommended that petition be granted. Carried. Petition of Y. W. C. A. for removal of one Acacia and one Pepper tree on south side of Olive Avenue at easterly end of Y. W. C. A. property was presented. Moved by Peterson, seconded by Collett that it be recommended that petition be _granted. Carried. • Petition to remove all Palm. trees and replace •with Italian Cypress in Cypress Circle was recd; also protest against removal was read. Moved by Collett, seconded by Ford that it be recommended that petition be denied. Carried. The matter of covering the Zanja from University Street to Cook Street was brought up and was discussed by all. It was recommended that the City Council defer action on this matter until the January 17th meeting . In the mean- time a committee from the different organizations and the City Council and Planning Commission to meet on the grounds January 15th at 9:15 to discuss and agree to a solution of the problem. The Planning Commission approved the proposed sub-division of Tract 2609, lying three miles east of Redlands, as sub- mitted by Co-supervisors. Secretary was instructed to write a letter to the American society of Planning Commission endorsing the City of San Francisco for the meeting place for the convention to be held in 1940. Under election of officers, E. A. Moore was elected President and C. A. Maccubbin Secretary, unanimously. The recommendations of the Commission as to tree petitions were unanimously aaproved, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm. The recommendation of the Commission relative to a meeting on the grounds on January 15th to consider the matter of covering the Zanja from Cook to University Streets, was discussed and determined that as many as possible would meet at that time and others would investigate at some other time. Further action was deferred until next meeting. The Mayor reported tyro vacancies on the Planning Commission and • recommended the appointment of W. C. Collett and A. Harvey Collins to succeed themselves for the term ending December 31143• Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, the recommendation of the Mayor was unanimously approved. OIL & GASOLINE BIDS Proposals presented at the last regular meeting for supplying the City with gasoline and oil for the year beginning January 1, 1940, were again considered. Councilman Krumm moved that all gasoline bids be rejected, which was seconded by Council- man Gunter and roll call resulted as follows: II Ayes: Councilmen Krumm and Gunter Noes: Councilman Clapp Absent: Councilman Spoor The Mayor declared the motion carried and so ordered. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Clerk was directed to call for new bids • 353 • for supplying the City with gasoline for the coming year to be opened at the next regular meeting on January 17, 1940. Action on the oil bids was deferred to January 17. 1940, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted. SPECIAL POLICE Commissioner Krumm presented the application of Lot Vickers for position C of patrolman on theolice force and recommended and moved his _Pecial appointment as S P P Merchants Police, with no pay from the City . Motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted. Commissioner Krumm also recommended and moved the appointment of • Garry Katje, Jr. as Special Police for Prospect Park, with no nay from the City, which was seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted. O.RANG.E SHO1& Councilman Gunter stated that the Chamberof Commerce was considering_ putting on, a display at the Orange Show this year and sought the attitude of the Council regarding an appropriation toward same. After due consideration, Councilman Krumm moved that the Council, meet with the Chamber of Commerce Committee on January 10th at 3 P. M. to discuss the Orange Show exhibit, which was seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted. SCHOOL CROSSINGS Safety crossing guards at schools was discussed, Councilman Clapp suggesting a S. R. A. project to provide guards for protection of students crossing streets at schools, the City to supply 15% of the money. The matter was considered frol its various angles and upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, Councilmen Krumm, Clapp and Mayor Peterson were appointed a Committee to confer with School Superintendent Branigan to ascertain whether the School system would co-operate with the City in financing a S. R. A. project, and report their findings at the next regular meeting. AUDIT • Councilman Clapp reported that he and Councilman Gunter had gone over the audit report submitted by Edwin B. Cassidy & Company and moved that the fee for 1500 in payment thereof be paid, which was seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted. Councilman Krumm suggested that a thorough study of the audit be made by the Council and next Wednesday, January 10, 1940, at 3 o 'clock, P. M. , was fixed for such consideration. ZJNIK AT CITY BARN Engineer Hinckley reported the accumulation of quite a lot of j unk at the City barn and he was directed to send notices to interested parties for bids to sell same to the best advantage. E T_ENnT CITRUS TO HIGHWAL99 Extension of West Citrus Avenue to Highway 99 was considered, Engineer • Hinckley stating a W. P. A. project was set up and ready to go as soon as two or three 354 • rights of way are secured. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Engineer, Street Commissioner and Auer, were directed to submit a detailed plan and cost to the City for said extension. DIAGONAL PARKING Diagonal parking on the north side of Hlghway_22, between Third and Fourth Streets, was discussed. Police Commissioner stated same had been ordered. _J3_118-31ES&LIC EIvaES License Collector Tripp reported the need for business license forms, stating the temporary forms they had been using were about gone. Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, he was directed to prepare the necessary forth and present same to this Board for approval. • Treasurer Tripp also stated there was a balance in the City Hall Building. Fundcf $15,000.00 with $5,336.64 of tax money still to be transferred into said Fund. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 3 o'clock, P. M. , January 10, 1940. Attest: 1.54 77 Ci y Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, Ca fornia. ehe R Lrn ,P. Gram, - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California January 10, 1940 Three O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, the City Council, City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present : Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm and Mayor Peterson, City Clcrk • Hook, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley . Absent : Councilman Spoor and Treasurer Tripp. The Mayor called the meeting to order, and the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was deferred till the next regular meeting, upon motion of Council- man Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. ___O A LGF_,SKQW The first matter called for consideration was a proposed exhibit for the next National Orange Show. G. Calder Bennett, President, and Vernon A. Johnson, Secret ry, of the local Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council in a request for the City to contribute $750.00 toward a cost of approximately $1850.00 for same. After discussion and due consideration, Councilman Krumm moved and Councilman Clapp, seconded, that the City • 355 • appropriate $500.00 to the local Chamber of Commerce plus such labor of department employees as may be fixed and determined by Commissioners Clapp and Gunter, in their departments, respectively. The motion was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four members present. BIDS Cr) eq The Engineer submitted proposals for supplying the City with certain O C building materials for the New City Hall, as follows: Hammond Lumber Company $ 842.2.6 - 2% discount Western Iron & Metal Company 384.38 - Patten-Blinn Lumber Company 848.07 - 2% discount } sales tax G. H. Johnson 906 .76 - 5% discount • Fox-Woodsum Lumber ComoanL 898.06 - 5o discount Building Materials, Inc. 817.06 Sherwin-Williams 867.89 Soule► Steel Comoany no bid Druwhit Metal Products Company no bid Modern Iron Works, Ltd. no bid Councilman Clapp questioned the legality of the matter, public bids not having been called by advertising . After discussion, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the proposals be referred to the Engineer and Mayor with full power to act, except that purchases hhall be made only where the amount is less than $500.00, was unanimously adopted by the four members present . REPORTS - LIQIIOR The Clerk presented notification of application from the State Board of Equalization, for "Off Sale Beer and Wine" (Van' s Market) 803 North Orange Street, which was referred to the Police Commissioner and Chief for investigation and action. Laboratory tests for the second oart of December, 1939, was presented and ordered filed. SCHOOL CROSSINGS Councilman Clapp stated that it would cost the City about $50.00 a month for S. R. A. School crossings project for six locations, and the matter was left in the hands of the Committee appointed at the last meeting for conference with School Superintendent Branigan. • AUTO PARKING A question as to painting of curb at 12 Cajon Street; and The request of E. M. Cope, this day filed, for one non-parking space at A15 Orange Street, were referred to the Police Commissioner and Engineer with power to act; FLOOD WATERS Mrs. L. E. Walker, 1209 Texas Street, personally protested dangers from flood waters coming into Texas Street, at Western Avenue, and urged the City to take steps to eliminate the hazard. A communication from R. F. Emmerson urging the City to take steps to remove a hazard from flood waters at Center Street and Linda Place, was ordered filed, James Crowton, 115 Church Street, addressed the Council and filed a clai" • for 3$382.00 damages to his property on the 8th of this month y flood waters coming 356 • through Pepper Park, Junior High School driveway. The three above complaints were referle6 to the Mayor, Engineer and Street Commissioner for investigation and report, upon motion) of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. FIRE DEPARTMENT Upon recommendation of Commissioner Gunter, the Fire Chief was granted permission to attend the conference of Southern California Fire Chiefs, to be held in San Diego, on January 20, 1940, and the sum of $25 .00 was appropriated toward his expenses. POLICE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Krumm advised the Board of the policy of the department to enforce the Ordinance prohibiting night parking of autos on the streets, and received • the endorsement of the Council in the move. WATER DEPARTMENT In a short discussion of recommendations in the Auditors annual report it was determined and so ordered, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, that no exchange of water be made permitting an accumulation of water credits for, a future use, and the report was ordered filed. BUSINESS LICENSES Collection of delinquent business licenses was considered and the License Collector was authorized and directed to place in the hands of Water Collector Tieck, a list of Business License delinquents for contacting and report to License Collector Tripp and this Board the result of his efforts. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting ad 'o_ ned Attest: / ` 1 0 c r2i��tioC/ , Ci y Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 • - • Redlands, California January 17, 1940 Two Otclock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Engineer Hinckley and Attorney Wilson. (Councilman Spoor entered the Chamber a short time after the reading of the minutes.) Absent: None. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3 and the adjourned regular meeting of January 10, 1940, were read and anoroved. • 357 • COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Secretary Ikerman of the local Commercial Club, expressing its appreciation for the co-operation and aid rendered by the City in Christmas season decorations, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS CReport of the Treasurer and Health Department for month of December, 0 1939; Laboratory tests for portion of January, 1940; the Clerk, financial, for the d quarter and the budget for the six months ending December, 31, 1939; and Mill Creek Water Owners for the calendar year 1939, were presented and ordered filed. • LIQUOR Police Commissioner Krumm reported that application for "Off Sale Beer and Wine" at 803 Orange Street, Van' s Market, was O.K.--being a renewal. PLANNING COMMISSION The following reaort of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 15, 1940, was presented and ordered filed! A meeting of members of the City Council, Beautification Committee, Planning Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Beautification Committee citizens and property owners, was held at that portion of the Zanja proposed to be covered. It seemed to be the sense of the meeting that the matter of the Zanja being covered be left open until a definite plan has been submitted. Moved by Collett, seconded by Ford, that action on covering the Zanja be deferred and that it be recommended that the matter be referred to the City Engineer to confer with interested parties and submit a plan and alternate plan to take care of the matter. A petition was submitted to close Roosevelt Road at its intersection with Beacon St. leaving the intersection with Fern Ave. open. Moved by Ford, seconded. by Collett that it be recommended that petition be granted. Petition of property owners to close alley between McKinley Dr.. and Monterey St. from Cypress Ave. to Clifton Ave. was read. Moved by Collett, seconded by Maccubbin that it be recommended that the petition be referred back to the petitioners for some reason for the closing of said alley. The recommendations of the Commission were duly approved, and the Engineer, Attorney and • Clerk, respectively, were authorized and directed accordingly. All petitions, etc . , relating to covering of Mill Creek Zanja, were ordered filed for future reference. ORDINANCE Proposed Ordinance No. 814, "Prohibiting Possession of Certain Devices", etc. , was explained and introduced by the City Attorney and laid over under the rules, the reading of same in full being waived, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp. Councilman Spoor then moved adoption of the following Resolution, and directed that a copy of same be sent to the County Board of Supervisors: WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council of the City of Redlands that the existence and the maintenance of "pin games", "Marble games" and other similar devices in places of business or other places of public resort constitutes a nuisance and as such • should be prohibited. 358 • NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of said City of Redlands do hereby recommend to the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino that the said Board proceed to take all the steps necessary toward the prohibiting and the outlawing of marble and pinball machines and similar devices throughout the entire County of San Bernardino. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter and unanimously adopted. BIDS - GASOLINE This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying the City with gasoline for the year ending December 31 , 1940, the following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: Union Oil Company of California .145 .115 .11 • General Petroleum Corporation .1337 .1037 .0987 ,Seaside Oil Company of California .1337 .1037 .0987 peRoo & Gowland .1337 .1037 .0987 Standard Oil Company of California .1337 .1037 .0987 Gilmore Oil Company .1337 .1037 .0987 Signal Oil Company .1337 .1037 .0987 Six of the proposals being the same, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Spoor, that each of the said six be given two months of the business, was duly adopted with Councilmen Clapp and Gunter voting 'Won. The purchasing department was authorized to-designate the order of service. All other bids were rejected. BSS - AWARD , (Motor Oil) Engineer Hinckley reported that the Redlands Oil Company was the low bid submitted December 20, 1939, for supplying the City with motor oil for the calendar ye.m 1940, and recommended that award be made accordingly. The recommendation was approved and so ordered, upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted. All other bids were rejected, and a later proposal by Gilmore Oil Company was consigned to the waste basket without opening . (City Hall Building Materials) Engineer Hinckley reported that after conferences relative to proposals submitted January 10, 1940, for supplying the City with certain building materials, it is recommended that purchase be made in such quantities as desired, from the Fox-Woodsum Lumber Company, per bid submitted, less an additional 5% discount for cash. Upon motion • the recommendation was duly approved and so ordered. All other bids were rejected. TRANSIENT CAMP Councilman Clapp reported no further development in the matter of transient camps, suggesting it be left for County consideration. BUSINESS LT_CEJj$ES A communication from City License Collector Tripp, relative to collection of. delinquent business licenses, etc. , was presented and ordered filed. The request was duly granted and so ordered. AAU�l�ARKTN(� Police Commissioner Krumm stated that the request of E. M. Cope for non- parking space at 415 Orange Street was taken care of; the Commissioner recommended, and it was so ordered, that auto parking on the north side of East Central Avenue between • r r i .. • Orange and Fifth Streets be prohibited. WEST CITRUS AVENUE EXTENSION In preparation and furtherance of a proposed extension of West Citrus Avenue to intersect (Highway 99) West Central Avenue, the purchase of that certain parcel of land belonging to Mary Ramidz, on the south side of west State Street, immediately west of Mill Street, was authorized at a price of $350.50, and a warrant CI c_, was authorized to issue accordingly, payable out of the General City Fund, upon delivery i of proper conveyance of title to the City free of all encumberances, upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Gunter, with Councilman Clapp not voting. • Approval of title and placing same of record was referred to the City Attorney with power to act. FLOOD WATERS The Mayor reported that the Committee had investigated complaints as to flood waters at 1209 Texas Street; Center Street & Linda Place, and 115 North Church Street. That conditions on Texas Street at Western are of old standing, temporary protecting walls being placed which take care of usual waters, but go out with flood waters--this property being in line of a natural water course; that conditions on Center Street at Linda Place are remedied by the installation of a larger size gutter intake; that damages to property at 115 Church Street, was considered unavoidable and likely to happen if and when there is excessive flood waters, and efforts to remedy same is not the province of the City, whereupon, a motion by Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Spoor, that the City deny any and all liability in said case was unanimously adopted and all papers ordered filed. Upon recommendation of Street Commissioner Gunter, the Engineer was authorized and directed to prepare plans for p 2a, l' v f d to hazard on Grange Street between High and Pearl. OLC U BELT LEAGUE The Clerk announced the regular monthly meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Cities to be held at Elsinore on the evening of January 26, 1940, • with dinner at 7 o 'clock. CITY GOVERNMENT Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Council- man Clapp, the several City department heads and officials were authorized and directed Ito co-operate with the University of Redlands and High School students in their study and research work relating to Civil Government, and the Clerk was directed to so advise the said schools. STREET LIGHTS A verbal request for street lights on First Street south of West Colton Avenue, was referred to Councilman Clapp for investigation and report. Councilman Spoor reported activity in efforts for obtaining a larger • percentage of gas tax for Cities. 360 • Councilman Clapp reported verbal complaints of parties in the vicinity of, Park Avenue and New York Street of annoyance by bees. No action. Matters pertaining to heighth of signs over the sidewalk; S. R. A. proje for school crossing guards; sale of junk accumulated at City barn, were continued. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: lir : . (da't , A, L C ty Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, alifornia. 411 0 0 0 0 0 ' Redlands, California January 29, 1940 8 O 'clock, A. M. A special meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, regularly called by the Mayor for 8 o 'clock, A. M. , at the City Hall, State and Third Streets, and adjourned to and held at the regular place of meeting at the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook and Attorney Wilson. Absent: Councilman Spoor, Treasurer Tripp and Engineer Hinckley. Quite a number of interested persons being present, the Mayor stated the object of the meeting was to consider matters pertaining to Recreation Center No.1, and any other business properly coming before the Board. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone interested in the matter pertaining to Recreation No . 1, and Walter Hentschke of the School Board; Earl D. Minnick of Southern California Edison Company; W. 0. Mulligan • of the Southern California Gas Company; G. Calder Bennett, President of the Chamber of Commerce; John Branigan, Superintendent of Schools; Mrs . Arthur D. Jacobsen; Chas. R. Neyhart; Fred R. Clapp; Malcom Smith, Director of Recreation, and David E. Howard, a recreation leader, each spoke in support of continuing the recreation program and the dances at the Recreation Center No. 1, located at 1201 East State Street. • Mrs. Hedrick, 109 East State Street, expressed her opinion that if the gentlemen speaking in support of the program lived as near the location as she, they would change their minds about the matter. Police Commissioner Krumm spoke in praise of those in charge of the dances in their efforts to eliminate drinking and rowdyism, forcing the disturbance from the hall onto the street, and of the inability of the Police Decartment, with its present limited force, to give continuous patrol service during the dances, and that disturbances and fights usually occurred in that vicinity on • 361 • dance nights. The discussion was joined in by the Mayor and Councilmen, after which Councilman Gunter moved that the matter be referred to the "Co-ordinating Council" of the City, per communication signed by Mrs. Arthur D. Jacobsen, Earl D. Minnick, Walter Hent- schke, Henry Blume, G. Calder Bennett, this day filed, said Committee to make its written report of findings and recommendation to this Board on the 6th day of March, 1940. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp, and adopted by the unanimous vote of the four eg members present . f.' A suggestion by Councilman Clapp that John W. Hunsaker, San Timoteo Canyon Road, (Route 2, Box 177A) , Redlands, be appointed a special officer for dance nights (without pay from the City) and under the Police Department, was referred to the Police • Commissioner for consideration and recommendation to this Board. BLESS LICENSES Henry Wilson, of the Redlands Oil Company, representing the Shell Oil Company addressed the Council in a plea for relief to L. B. Green, new lessee of the Shell station at State and Ninth Streets, from a business license tax unpaid by the former_ lessee--the License Collector declining to accept the license fee for the current period without payment of the delinquent period. Referred to the Mayor and Councilman Krumm for conference with the License Collector and with power to act. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: O. City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 7, 1940 ' Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krum, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk • I Hook, Treasurer Tripp,;A-ttorne PLlson and Engineer Hinckley. The Clerk read_a telegram from Councilman Spoor relative to his absence i from this meeting, which was ordered filed. The Mayor appointed Councilman Clapp to act as Finance Commissioner for this meeting. The minutes of the last regular meeting held on January 17, and the special meeting held on January 29, 1940, were read and approved. CEME ET .RY - MAUSOLEUM The Mayor announced that Howard E. Jones , Architect, San Bernardino, California, was present and at this time would address the Board and show ten a _v- .lats for a chapel and mausoleum at Hillside Cemetery. It was determined that the need for the building was apparent and that a Committee consisting of the Mayor, Engineer and • one Councilman consider the matter under W. P. A. project, and that Architect Jones, II 1 362 • submit more details as to estimated cost, etc. , for further consideration of this Board. COMMINICATJONS A communication from Secretary Ikerman of the Redlands Commercial Club, relative to recent City awards for gasoline, etc., was presented and ordered filed. A communication from Manager of Redlands Mutual Orange Association, requesting that a portion of the City' s oranges be shipped through its house, was presented and ordered filed. This brought up the question of the handling of the present crop on the City 's groves, and Councilman Krumm moved that the crop be sold for cash, but received roo second. After further consideration and discussion it was determined and so ordered that the present crop be marketed as follows: the Church Street grove, through Gold • Banner Association; the Cemetery grove, through Redlands Foothill Groves, Inc. , ; the Texas Street grove, through Redlands Heights Groves, Inc. , with Councilman Clapp voting "No"and expressing his opinion that a plan of rotation should be followed and that associations with Councilman membership should be excluded. APPLICATIONS - SIGNS The following applications for permission to hang signs, were presented and granted, having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner: Security First National Bank, Los Angeles, north side of East State Street, between Seventh and Eighth; 415 Orange Street--two replacement signs, Van Brunt & Dorsett, Inc., all under supervision of the Building Inspector. (Plunge) Application of Jack Van Epps, 1231 Monterey A, for position of guard at the municipal plunge, was presented and ordered filed. REPORTS Report of the Clerk for quarter ending December 31 , 1939; the Judge, Building Inspector and Laboratory tests for January, 1940, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COdilvMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February • 1940, was presented and ordered filed: Letter read from the American Society of Planning Officials stating that the National convention of the society would be held in San Francisco, California, July 8 - 11, 1940. Petition presented to close the unused alley between McKinley and Monterey St. and Cypress and Clifton Ave: Moved by Collett, seconded by Maccubbin that it be recommended that betition be granted, easement to be made by property owners to utility companies. Carried. Petition of Russell Goodwin, for removal of palm tree in front ,of 441 E. Cypress Ave. was read. Moved by Maccubbin, seconded by Rigby that it be recommended that I/petition be granted. On vote the motion was lost. It was suggested that the cottonwood tree on the property be removed. Petition of A. H. Hurd to remove an umbrella tree at 246 Myrtle St. was presented. Moved by Collins, second- ed by Hinckley that it be recommended that petition be granted. Carried. • 363 • Petition of Jas H. Guy to remove the pepper tree at 217 High Ave. was read. Moved by Collett, seconded by Rigby that it be recommended that petition be granted. Carried. Petition of John T. Collins to remove acacia tree at 75 Eureka St. presented. Moped by Collett, seconded by Collins that it be recommended that petition be granted and that in view of the fact that the tree is dead that the City Engineer be given power to act. Carried. CI p Matter of extension of Second St. from Citrus Ave. to • connect with First St . north of the Southern Pacific Railway was brought up and discussed at some length by all present. Moved by Collett, seconded by Collins that it be recommended to the City Council that the matter be taken up and that the street be 70 feet in width to the intersection of First St. and that First • St. be widened to 70 feet from the intersection to Colton Ave. Carried. The improvement of Sacramento St. from First St . to State St. was also discussed at some length. Moved by Maccubbin, seconded by Ford that it be recommended to the City Council that Sacramento St. be improved from First St. to State St . , width to be 50 feet and that no trees be removed. Carried. Matter of the Zanja covering project was next brought before the meeting. City Engineer Hinckley presented plans for the solution of this problem. A round the table discussion was held. Moved by Ford, seconded by Collett that it be recommended to the City Council that the City proceed with plans as outlined by the City Engineer. Carried. The vote was unanimous on the extension of Second St. , improvement of Sacramento St. and the Zanja project. All °resent voting. The recommendations of the Commission relative to closing of alley between Lots 10 to 15 and 16 to 24 in McKinley Heights Tract #1974; removal of an umbrella tree at 246 Myrtle Street; removal of pepper tree at 217 High Avenue; removal of dead acacia tree at 75 Eureka Street; covering of Mill Creek Zanja between University Street and Cook Street, were duly approved. ' The recommendation of the Commission relative to Russell Goodwin for removal of palm tree at 441 East Cypress Avenue; extension of Second Street; improvement of Sacramento Street, were taken under advisement by the Council for inspection of the premises and for action after further consideration. • STREET LIGHTS - First Street Councilman Clapp reported that the residents contacted relative to Street lights on First Street south of Colton Avenue, did not desire the lights if there was any cost to the property owner for installation. AUTO PARKING Upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Council- man Gunter, the order adopted at the last regular meeting prohibiting auto parking on the north side of Central Avenue between Orange and Fifth Streets, was rescinded, and referred to the Police and Fire Commissioners with full power to act . I� Councilman Clapp voiced opoosition to arrests made for parking autos on the streets at night in the residence sections, and Police Commissioner Krumm favored continuing the policy, and was sustained by Councilman Gunter and the Mayor. • 364 0 • TRAFFIC STOPS Upon recommendation and motion of Police Commissioner Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, a four-way stop, reflector type, was ordered at Orange Street and II Luggnia_A.anue; also Reflector type of stops for north and south bound traffic on Texas Street at Colton Avenue; also School stop signs for Franklin School on East Colton Avenue; also Remove the stop sign on Cajon Street at Fern Avenue and place same on Cajon Street at Cypress Avenue, with Councilman Clapp voting "No" on this last order. ORDINANCE, Bee-Keeping In consideration of complaints of annoyance by bees, pr000sed Ordinance • No . 815, amending Section 43 of Codified Ordinance No. 788, relating to keeping of bees, was introduced by Attorney Wilson and laid over under the rules. The matter of steps-(rise and tread) at the New City Hall building was considered in connection with letters from Architect Allen and R. B. Beaman, Art Instructor at the University of Redlands, which were ordered filed. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the matter be referred to7 the Mayor and Engineer with full power to act, was duly adopted, with Councilman Clapp voting "No"--expressing his opinion that Architect plans should be followed. Councilman Clapp conveyed to the Board a verbal suggestion of the San Bernardino lodge of Native Sons of the Golden West, that it would be pleased to handle all matters pertaining to the dedication of the New City Hall. Being primarily a local project and a number of local organizations having expressed a desire to participate in the dedication, the proposal of the Native Sons was declined, and the Clerk was directed to convey to the organization the appreciation of this Council for the neighborly spirit exhibited by the tender of service. JACKSON - BRIGHT RANCHES The Mayor presented the suggestion of Mr. Paine of the Crafton Water Company that the Jackson-Bright property in Mill Creek be leased to Wm Reece. The • suggestion met with disapproval of Council members in an effort to better protect the City' s domestic water supply. BUSINESS LICENSES License Collector Tripp filed with the Board a list of business license delinquents, which was considered at some length, and then referred to the Mayor, City- Attorney and License Collector with full power to act. REAL ESTATE Councilman Clapp conveyed to the Board a verbal proposal of Vernon P. Hunt S:"' to pay the City 44000.00 cash for the triangle parcel of land on the south line of West Central Avenue, immediately west of the State Street cut off. A motion by Council- man ouncilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the City was not interested in the proposal • 365 • was duly adopted. II INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT COMMISSION Copies of Safety Orders, etc. , of the Industrial Accident Commission, Iwere presented and ordered filed. ?L.__Y_ A. C4 Copies of N . Y. A. projects Nos. 318 and 334, City wide repair and G C> development work, and training demonstration in modern technique in home-making, c- respectively, were presented and ordered filed with the Engineer. _DEED • The City Attorney presented the deed and certificate of title from Mary Ramidz for portion of Lot 1, Blk 27, Second Preliminary Map at West State and Mill Streets, which were ordered filed. _TRANSFER IIUpon request of Engineer Hinckley and motion of Councilman Krum, second-d Iby Councilman Clapp, the City Treasurer was authorized and, directed to transfer from the ! Property Owners Project, Fund to the General City Fund (Street Department) the sum of $540.17, per schedule filed by the Engineer. ELECTION a Councilman Clapp, expressing himself as/retiring member, recommended and moved that a proposal to increase Councilments salaries be placed on the ballot at the , coming City election met with disapproval from other members and received no second. MISCELLANEOUS <, Councilman Clapp recommended that the County Supervisors be reouested to ! take steps to prevent dumping of rubbish, etc. , along Orange Street north of the City limits, and the Clerk was directed to so communicate to the County Board. ' A suggestion by Councilman Clapp that the City look into the desirability of acquiring a shed on the property immediately west of his shop for removal to the Cit yards, was referred to Councilmen Clapp, Gunter Ma or Peterson and En:ineer Hinckle , v1ith full power to act. • A suggestion by Councilman Clapp that the City start the work of laving out recreation and playgrounds in City Hall Park, was considered and action deferred until the new building is nearer completion. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. ( Attest: 4 Ci y Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - . 366 • Redlands, California February 12, 1940 II8:00 O'clock, A. M. A special meeting regularly called by the Mayor and held at the City Hall, NW cor. of State and Third Streets. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Gunter, Krumm, Spoor, Mayor Peterson and the City Clerk. The Mayor announced that the object of the meeting was to consider the resignation of Councilman Spoor, this day tendered. Councilman Spoor explained that, as an employee under Federal Agricultural Adjustment Administration, it was imperative for him to tender his resignation as City Councilman at once. He expressed his pleasur1 • in any service rendered the public and his appreciation of serving with fellow Councilmen. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the resignation was accepted as of this date with expressions of regrets that he could not complete his term. The regular City election being but a few weeks away, no one was I named to fill the vacancy. No further business demanding attention, the meeting adjourned. Attest: 7� ` tic de ' City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, Ca ifornia. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California February 21, 1940 I Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of °ustice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter, Mayor Peterson, Deputy Clerk Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp and Attorney Wilson. • Absent: Engineer Hinckley . Vacancy: One Councilman (Spoor) . The reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held on February 7, and the special meeting held on February 12, 1940, was deferred, upon motion of Council- , man Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krum. The 4`ayor appointed Councilman Clapp to act as Finance Commissioner during this session. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissiorer. ' The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present, whereupon Harold Baker presented a petition for removal of beehives located south of Fifth Avenue, between Morrison Street and Marion Road, signed by residents of the district, stating they considered the hives of bees a source of • I .I 367 • continued annoyance. The matter was discussed at some length and Ordinance No. 815, U ttAmending Subdivision 4 of Section 43 of Ordinance No. 788, regulating the keeoing of bees in the City'j introduced at the last regular meeting, was adopted by the unanimous vote of the four Council members, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter. CO C4 CEMETERY - MtUiSOLEIJIvI C� Wi;liam Allen, Architect, Los Angeles, presented tentative plans and cost of a mausoleum and chapel for dillside Cemetery, which were discussed with Council members. Action was deferred until such time as definite arrangements can be made for • ways and means for building same. At a later hour during this session, Howard Jones, Architect, San Bernarl Idino, introduced Mr. Martin, Engineer for designing earthquake buildings, and presented tentative plans for a chapel and mausoleum in Hillside Cemetery . They were considered 1 briefly with Council members but no action taken. All plans were retained by the. '' Architects- for presentation to the Council at a later date. I RESOLUTION Election The City Attorney presented a Resolution calling a General Municipal Election for April 9, 1940, for election of two (z.) Councilmen, one (1) City Clerk, and I one (1) City Treasurer, each for full term of four years, also appointing election offi91ers I land places for holding election establishing 18 voting precincts and fixing the hours folr the polls to be open between 7:00 o'clock, A.M. and 7 o'clock, P.M. , upon motion of ; Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, was duly adopted. CLOSTNG PORT LLNS STREETS fir ALLEY The City Attorney presented Resolution of Intention No. 552, closing portions of the following streets 4nd alley: II I Portion of Roosevelt_Boad from its intersection with the northerly line of Beacon Street produced across said Roosevelt Road, to the southerly line of the alley produced Iwesterly across said Roosevelt Road from the southerly line of Fairview Sub. No. 4. I Easterly 20 feet of Roosevelt Raod, from the northerly line of said alley produced westerly across • said easterly 20 feet of said Roosevelt Road to East Fern Avenue. Westerly 20 feet of Roosevelt Road from southerly line of said alley produced westerly across said Roosevelt Road to the southerly line of Fern Avenue. Portion of Mill Street, from the north line of Sacramento Street to the south line of West State I Street. � Portion of alley in McKinley Heights Subdivision lying between lots 16 to 24 and lots 10 to 15, inclusive. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, Resolution of Intent:inn 1 II No. 552, was adopted by the following vote: Aes: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor ''etersnn. Noes: None Vacancy One _KEEPING BEE$ IN CITY • Several bee-keepers in the City being present at this time, also County bee inspector, R. H. Reed, the matter was again discussed 4t great length, the bee-keepers 368 • expressing the feeling that the passing of Ordinance No . 815 would eventually abo1ijain+- keeping of bees anywhere in the City, but were assured that it was merely to control, and II regulate where they could be kept so they would not become a nuisance. The Ordinance hiving been unanimously adopted earlier in the meeting, upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Mayor, Police Commissioner and Chief of Police were named a Committee to issue permits for keeping of bees within the City Limits of Redlands. POLICE CAR_ The purchase of a new Police car was considered, Commissioner Krumm recommending the purchase of a Ford DeLuxe Fordor Sedan ;equipped with a 95 H.P. Mercury Motor ($1040.14, less allowance of $400.00 on 1937 Fordor Plymouth Sedan) and a heavy • duty Generator and Delco battery ($67.98) making a total net price of $108.12, and presented proposals from Loge & Yount, Inc. , accordingly. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the proposals were accepted and the purchase ' authorized. Since no other make of car would be considered and there being but one Ford dealer in the City, the Attorney advised it was not necessary to advertise for bids. DEDICATION - NEW CITY HALL Councilman Krumm again brought up the matter of dedication of the new City Rall building by the Native Sons of the Golden West, stating that he had investigated more thoroughly since the last meeting and thought it should be considered further before definite plans were made. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Mayor Peterson, the Clerk was directed to write the Native Sons of the Golden West advising that the matter had been brought up and would be given due consideration at a later date. RENTAL - REAL ESTATE II The Clerk presented a communication from Frank W. Moore, for lease of a parcel of land back of the pumping plant on Roosevelt Road, which was ordered filed, it being unanimously agreed by the Council they would not consider a lease for a term of 25 years and were not interested in the proposal. • TRAFFIC SIGNS The matter of reflector signs at Orange and Lugonia was again considered, Councilman Krumm stating that an exchange could be made for the reflector type at a cost of $8.L0 for maintenance for five years, which was so ordered and, the Engineer to secure permission from the State to make it a four-way stop. COMMUNICATIDjW , Communication from the City of Upland advising of the Citrus Belt League of California Cities meeting to be held in that City, February 23, 1940, was presented. I and ordered filed. Communication from Gospel Missionar Baptist Ch . h . .'.n•*.,, relative to compiling a Church Directory, was referred to the Ministerial Union. • 369 • APPLICATIONS The application of Margaret Johnson, 36 N . University Street, for position of locker girl at the municipal plunge; and James Ctowton, 115 Church Street, for position as Collector for the Water Department, were presented and ordered filed. Ci REPORTS Reports of the T easurer for December, 1939, and January-, 1940, the Health Department for January 1940, and Laboratory tests for the first part of February, 1940, and of the the Sduthern-_California Gas Company for the calendar year 1939, showing • $2, 261.36 franchise tax due the City, with check enclosed for same, which was placed with the City Treasurer to the credit of the General Fund, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on February 19, 1940, was presented and ordered filed: Petition of Mrs. A Porte for removal of one pepper tree in front of 820 Clay St. at corner of alley, was read. Moved by Hinckley, seconded by Ford, that it be recommended that petition be granted. The topping of trees in alley be referred to City Engineer. Carried. Petition of C. C. Reasoner for removal of pepper tree at 603 Linda Place was presented. Moved by Ford, seconded by Collins that it be recommended that petition be granted. Carried. Petition of C. F. Solleder for removal of Grevilla trees between Dwight and Henrietta St . along the north line of Elizabeth St . was read. Moved by Collins, seconded by Hinckley, that it be re- commended that petition be denied. Carried. ' The recommendations of; the Commission were duly approved. ' �ESIf NATIOI� The Clerk presented the resignation of C. A , Maccubbin as Secretary of the City Planning Commission, which was accpeted and ordered filed . No appointment to fill the vacancy was made at this time. • STORM DRAIN The Clerk presented an easement for right of way to build and maintain a storm drain across the Ez Nwa of Lot 28, Blk 77, Rancho San Bernardino, owned by I H A. Woessner, which was ordered filed. Action was deferred until after further investigation was made. CLAIM Claim of William Allen for $155.00 for professional services, due to changes in New City Hall Building, was presented and ordered filed. TRANSFERS Upon recommendation of the Clerk and motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the following transfers were unanimously approved and so ordered: $1,457.09 from New City_ Hall Building Fund to General City (Misc. ) Fund;_ • $412.37 from 1¢ Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund to the General City Fund-Street Department; 370 • $733.90 from Property Owners project Fund to GenealrCity md- Street Department, all as per schedules this day filed. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: —ad/ City Cler Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. ci. -ta,z., %TA vat - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California March 6 . 1940 2 O'clock, P. IL A regular meeting. of the City Council City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter, Mayor Peterson, Deputy Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Absent: Treasurer Tripp. Vacancy: One Councilman. The minutes of the regular meeting held on February 7, the Special meeting held on February 12, and the last regular meeting held on February 21, 1940, were read and approved. The Mayor appointed Councilman Clapp to act as Finance Commissioner durin._ this session. The Mayor stated that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. V. L. Levering presented the Council with a cop of the Great S-al of the State of California, framed in a redwood frame to hang in the New City Hall when completed, with an explanation of its origin. The Mayor expressed his appreciation and accepted the gift on behalf of the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded • by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the Clerk was directed to write a letter thanking Mr. Levering for his gift. DE C TLON - NEW CITY HALL Councilman Clapp introduced H. C. Vatcher, 620 Harding Drive, this City, Chairman of the Native Sons of the Golden West, who spoke briefly regarding the dedication of the New City Hall building by the Native Sons stating there would be no cost to the City . Action was deferred until after new Council members take office. __SACRAMENTO STREET IMPROVEMENT ' Improvement of Sacramento Street was considered at this time with representatives from the Planning Commission, Beautification Committee of the Contempor- ary Club, residents on the street and other property owners. Petitions were presented signed by property owners urging the improvement of said Street, making it an attractive • 371 • entrance to the City, which were ordered filed. Mrs. Dibble urged theuse of the Master •lan so there would be something definite to look forward to. After discussion at great length, Councilman Krumm moved that Sacramento Street be widened to 36 feet, leaving 7 feet on each side for sidewalks and parking, which was lost for lack of a second. After further consideration, Councilman Gunter moved to widen said Street 38 feet, which was c",/ for lack of a second. Councilman Krum then moved that the matter be tabled for further G consideration, which was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. Councilman Clapp state: c d they would do everything they could to solve the problem satisfactorily to everyone. ROOSEVELT ROAD - Close portion Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously • adopted, action of this Council on February 21, 1940, adopting Resolution of Intention No . 552, closing portion of Roosevelt Road, Mill Street and Alley in McKinley Heights Tract, was rescinded. The City Attorney presented Resolution of Intention No . 553, closing portions of the following street and alley: Portion of Mill Street in said City from the north line of Sacramento Street to the south line of West State Street. That certain alley which runs north and south in McKinley Heights Subdivision in said City, lying between lots 16 to 24 and lots 10 to 15 in said subdivision Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, Resolution of Intention No. 553, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson Noes: None Vacancy: One Councilman COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Fpulkner, Oakes & Faulkner, Public Accountants, Los Angdes, California, relative to auditing City records, was presented and ordered filed. Communication from W 0 Mulligan, President of the Coordinating Council of the the City of Redlands, regarding recommendations regulating the dances at/Recreation Hall, East State Street, was presented, _read and ordered filed. . APPLICATIONS • Applications of June Scott and Mrs.. Ida M. Hubbard for employment at the Municipal Plunge this coming season, were presented and orelated filed. (Signs) The following applications for permission to hang signs, were presented, granted and ordered filed, having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner: Foster & Kleiser Company -- So. line of Central Avenue, 120 feet west of Seventh Street C. M. Keating -- 91 West State Street Wm T. Klein -- Highway 99 just east of Tennessee Street all under supervision of the Building Inspector. REPORTS Reports of the Building Inspector and City Judge for February , 1940, and • Laboratory tests for the second half of February, 1940, were presented and ordered filed . 372 • Report of the Division of Highways showing the January, 1940, quarterly payment of 10 Gas Tax allocation for Streets of Major Importance as $3, 596.04 for Redlands, which was ordered filed. Report of the Southern California Edison Company for the year ending December .31, 1939, showing $1,602.18 franchise tax due the City, with check enclosed for same, which was placed with the City Treasurer to the credit of the General Fund, was presented and ordered filed. Report of the Gold Banner Association with check for $88.32 in full settlement for December pool navels from Cemetery__gro e. whicti; vas placed with the City Treasurer for credit of the Cemetery Department, was presented and ordered filed. • (See correction Page 373 E ANNTNG COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on March..L, 1940, was presented and ordered filed: Regarding the petition by W, E, Nance, for permission to remove pepper tree in front of 229 Michigan St. The Commission recommended that action be postponed for further consideration by property owner and commission. Regarding the petition of Dr. John A. Shreck, for removal of black Acacia tree in front of 1380 W. Cypress Ave. , the Commission recommended that as requested by the property owner, that the matter be dropped. The commission alsp visited the Hillside Cemetery and viewed the sites for the proposed mausoleum. No action taken. The recommendations of the Commission were duly approved. LOT CLEANING - Resolution The City Attorney presented a Resolution establishing the whole City as - district for the removal of weeds from property and fixing the rate of minimum service charge at $1. 50, plus the actual cost of cleaning. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the Resolutiom was unanimously adopted and the Engineer was directed to give notice accordingly. FEE - Election Officers Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp, duly adopted, the fee for election officers and polling places for the City election on • April 9, 1940, was fixed at $5 .00 *each. RADIO EQUIPMENT - Fire Dept. Cars The purchase of additional radio equipment for the Fire Chief' s car and Truck #4 for completion of hook-up with the Fire Station, not to exceed $275.00, was recommended and moved by Fire Commissioner Gunter, bill not to become due before July 1, 1940, which was seconded by Councilman Clapp and duly adopted, with Councilman Krumm voting "No" . REFUND - City Tafls The City Attorney presented a copy of a communication from G. W. Buster, 222 West Citrus Avenue, asking for a discount of penalties of approximately $20.00 on delinquent taxes on the property at that address recently purchased. The Council feelin they did not wish to establish a precedent, the communication was ordered filed and no • action taken. 373 • STORM DRAIN - South Avenue The condition of storm drains on South Avenue, west of Cajon Street, was next considered, the Clerk presenting a communication from M. S. Moore relative to dama_e done during the storm shortly after the first of this year. The Engineer recommended that the culverts be removed, which was duly approved upon motion of Councilman Gunter, C\t seconded by Councilman Krumm, and the communication ordered filed. NEW CITY HALL BUILDING C d Engineer Hinckley sought the opinion of the Council relative to tile on the walls, corridors, etc . , of the New City Hall Building. The matter was considered at some length as to the cost compared with marble, but no action was taken. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner... No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. t711 ,942.t61s4t4 ,outot , 410/ 42(1:i22%i?.41, - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 20, 1940 Two O 'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Treasurer Tripp entered the Chamber after roll call and remained for a short time. Vacancy: One Councilman The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved, after a • correction was authorized regarding the report of the Gold Banner Association, should have been from the Orange grove at Church and Colton instead of Cemetery grove and check was placed to the credit of the General Fund. Councilman Clam was named Finance Commissioner to act during this session. COMMUNICATIONS The following communications w:,re presented and ordered filed: From Mrs. M. Braxton, 422 Fifth St. , San Pedro, offering her property at 201, 211 and 2.15 Stuart Avenue, to the City for the sum of $2.300 ., for a colored re- creation centers From the California State Planning Board, regarding the practice of conserv- ation; From the Division of Highways, authorizing a 4-way stop at the int,:rsection 1110 of Orange Street and Lugonia Avenue; 374 • From the State B oard of Equalization, notifying of a transfer of "On Sale Beer " license of Jessie Wisman, from 306 Orange Street, Redlands, to 446 "Du Street , San Bernardino-. Communication from C. Lawrence Hines relative to changing the name of Brook- side A venue to Fisher Boulevard, was held over for Planning Commission action next meeting. Communication from the Southern California Edison Company, Ltd. , enclosing a copy of the revised Street Lighting rate schedules to become effective May 1, 1940. The Mayor was authorized and directed to sign the acknowledgment, and the communica- tion ordered filed. • Telephone Company rates were also discussed in connection with remote con- trol for Police and Fire Dept. radios, and the Clerk was directed to write Supervisor Fowler, for information as to why there was no toll charge west of the San Bernardino district. Communication from Matt G. Schutt, asking that he be re-imbursed for loss of time during his recent illness, which was referred to Councilman Gunter and Engineer Hinckley_ for investigation and report to this Board, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Clapp. APPLICATIONS The following applications were presented and ordered filed: Bernice Anderson, 204 E. Olive Ave. , Ernestine Keenan, 405 E. Citrus Ave. , for position as locker maid or cashier at City plunge; Robert E. Thompson, 933 Calhoun Street, for employment with City. __REPORT ' Reports of the Board of Health, for the Month of February, 1940, and for Laboratory tests for the first oart of March, 1940, were presented and ordered filed. Report of Redlands Heights Water Company for fiscal year ending February 29, 1940, was presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on March 19, • 1940% was presented and ordered filed: The petition of Joseph H. Smith to remove the Sonora Palms along his property on the West side of Sixth Street at 48 Terrace was presented and duly considered. It was moved by Mr. Peterson and seconded by Mr. Collins that the commission re- ' : coiamend to the'.City.tCouncil that this petition,be' denied, which motion was duly carried. The petition of W. F. Manderkow for permission to keep poultry in excess of fifty on a three acre grove at the northeast corner of Palm Avenue and San Mateo Street was presented, duly considered, but no action was taken by the commission. The petition of E. A. Myers for permission to erect a building and operate an quto wrecking yard in the agricultural zone of Highway"99" was likewise duly considered with no action taken. The recommednations of the Commission were unanimously aparoved, upon motion of Council- • 375 S man Clapp, soconded by Councilman Gunter. Reports of the Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee of March 7 and 12, 1940 were referred to the Plannin: Commission for recommendation to this Board. Councilman Krumm called attention to the obstruction of view to motor- co ists at the NE corner of Cypress Avenue and Alvarado Street, which was referred to the N c Planning Commission for recommendation to this Board. ct BIDS The Engineer submitted proposals for supplying the City with steel win- dows and doors for the new City Hall Building as follows: • Soule' Steel Company $ 2295.00 John Suverkrup Lumber Company 2295.00 Fox-Woodsum Lumber Company 3117.00 Patten-Blinn Lumber Company 2295.00, which bid came in after 2 o 'clock, but prior to the opening of the other bids, and was directed by the mayor to be considered with other bids. All bids were referred to the Mayor and Engineer for investigation and recommendation to this Board at the next regular meeting, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adooeted. IMPROVEMENT - SACRAMENTO STREET I. Ford at this time addressed the Council on behalf of the Planning Com- mision, relative to the improvement of Sacramento Street, stating their interest was to beautify the street and not make it a cut off, that they favored the improvement of First or Second Street as an approach to the Civic Center of town. Mrs. Lombard stated that she attended a meeting of the Planning Commission together with a number of residents on the street and they did not want to lose the trees or have it widened, that their interest was only to have it improved. Geo. Rowe stated the petition he presented at a former meeting represented all but two trees on the Street, and that ' Mr. Ford himself had circulated another petition causing all the disturbance. After due consideration, Councilman Krumm moved that the Engineer proceed with the Street program as outlined and make Sacramento a 36 foot street, which was lost for lack of a second. He then moved that the matter be left until after the new Council members were installed, which was lost for lack of a second. After further consideration, Councilman Gunter moved that Sacramento be made a 38 foot street, which was seconded Eby Councilman Clapp end duly adopted with Councilman Krumm voting ',NOT' . COMMERCIAL CLUB Jack Iahn, addressed the Council thanking them for their spirit of co- operation the past year, sought their attitude regarding an appropriation of $300.00 for banners to decorate the City for any type of celebration and presented drawings of the various types they considered using . The matter was discussed at great length, other members of the Commercial Club--Harold Harris and IMIilton Gair--voicing their support to Mr. Iahn' s plea, stating they felt they were entitled to their share of taxpayers money for promotion of business which was partially ?romised when their business licenses were increased. Councilman Krumm o;Dposed such an aDrnropriation at • 1this time calling attention to the lack. of funds to o >erate the different funds the II 376 • balance of the year as shown in a report prepared by the City Treasurer. Mr. Tripp stated there was no occasion for any undue alarm at present if caution was exercised I in their expenditures. Councilman Gunter moved that Councilman Krumm act with a com- mittee of the Commercial Club with •ower to act, which was lost for lack of a second. After further consideration Councilman Krumm moved the money be apuropriated for the purchase of said banners stating if there was not sufficient money at the close of the year he would pay it himself, which was seconded by Councilman Clapp and unanimouslX adopted. PURCHASE QF BOND Treasurer Tripp stated he had a chance to purchase a $1000 City of Redlands • iunicl •al Water Bond, due January 15, 1949, at a small premium and sought action of the Council regarding same. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm unanimoulpy adopted, the purchase was authorized, same to be charged to the Cemetery Endowment Fund. I RADIO EQUIPMENT - Fire Department Councilman Krumm stated he was still of the opinion that the purchase of radio equipment for the Fire Department as authorized at the last regular meeting was an unnecessary purchase and moved that said action be rescinded, which was lost for lack of a second. DELINQUENT WATER BTLJJS Delinquent water bills were discussed, Councilman Krumm opposing the con- tinuance of such a practice without taking some action, stating something should be done about the bill of E. H. Spoor for $400.00 and recommended and moved that the City Clerk write a letter asking him to make as large a payment as possible at this time and give the City a note for the balance, which was seconded by Councilman Gunter and unanimously adopted.. II Councilman Krumm also made inquiry regarding the Rhea Igo account for $200 that was on the charged off list after a payment of $126 .00 was made, and was informed ' t was done by Council action. Delinquent bills in general were discussed and the City ttorney presented the following Resolution, which upon motion of Councilman Krumm, • seconded by Councilman Gunter, was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED That Watur rents be due and payable at the office of the City Water Department on date of mailing bill and delinquent 30 days after Post Office cancellation date. Service may be discontinued without further notice if payment is not made by delinquent date. Service will not be turned on again except upon payment of all amounts due together with $1.00 for turning on. Failure to receive bill does not relieve consumer of liability. E. E. Sprague at this time made inquiryabout a rumor being told on the streets L. someone has written off $700 worth of water bills which he considered a very ser- ' 'Thus �s charge with a heavy penalty attached, and that if some action was not taken Lt once someone would be prosecuted, and wanted to know how soon something could be done. After further consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adooted, a Committee consisting of the Attorney, Mayor and Engineer was • r 377 • appointed to investigate the matter and report their findings at an adjourned regular meeting of this Council to be held on March 27, 1940 at 2 O 'clock, P.M. Councilman Clappstated he would be glad to do anything he could to aid them, since he was Com- missioner of the Water Department at the time in question. STORM DRAIN - WOESSNER CO CN/ The storm drain right of way as presented by H. A. Woessner a short time ago was discussed and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, Q the yor and Attorney were authorized and directed to draw up a satisfactory agree- ment, with power to act. • IM ROVEMENT - Roosevelt Road The closing of portion of Roosevelt Road at Beacon Street was considered briefly, but no action taken. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to 2:00 o ' clock, P. M. on March 27, 1940. Attest: L 40e7 41, CC t� Mayor of the City of Redlands, Calif:rnia - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 27, 1910 2:00 P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, Calif- ornia, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-217 North Fifth Street. • Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Pet..rson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Attorney Wilson, Engineer Hickley and Treasurer Tripp. Vacancy: One Councilman Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted, the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was waived. SUPPLIES - CITY HALL Bids-Steel Windows, Doors, Etc . Engineer Hinckley reported that the Committee to whom the bids for steel casement windows, doors, etc. was referred the last regular meeting, recommended the award be made to Patten-Blinn Lumber Company, according to their bid submitted, which recommendation was unanimously ap ;roved, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, s conded by Councilman Krumm. Engineer Hinckley sought the opinion of the Council regarding the type of • accoustical plater to be used in the New City Hall building_ and how much space would 378 • be covered. It was considered briefly and determined to meet . with Architect Allen on Thursday, March 28, 1940, at 2 O'clock, P.M. at the City Hall, 3rd. and West State Sts. ' and deferred action until that time. P& POSGD LEASE The Mayor stated some action should be taken regarding thz lease of a 10 acre tract of land back of the pumping plant on Roosevelt Road, that Mr. Moore wanted to plant to nursery stock, it being agreed that the City could terminate the lease at any time. Councilman Clapp stated he had not been able to make an investigation and the matter was Lid over for further consideration. DRIVEWAY - W. Central Avenue • The Clerk presented a petition of Wane F. Lewis, for a 30 foot driveway at the SE cor of Central Avenue and Second Street and a 141 X 93' paving strip along the East side of Second Street. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Council- man Gunter, unanimously adopted, the petition was granted under supervision of the City Engineer. STATE HIGHWAY The Mayor announced that Morgan Keaton)Dep. Director Department of Public Works, State of California, was to be in Redlands later in the afternoon and suggested all Councilmen meet with him to discuss the connecting Highway link, from Beacon Street to Highland Avenue. DELINQUENT WATER BILLS The Mayor stated the real purpose of the meeting was to hear the report of the Committee to whom the investigation of charging off delinquent water bills was re- ferred at the last meeting, whereupon Paul Wilson read their report and commented on some thirty accounts, which was ordered filed together with a report of the City Clerk giving a brief summary of Council actions on the various accounts. Councilman Krumm • raised the que:.,tion of legality of the Council delegating two of its members to have "power to act". He also stated that the Council had accepted a pUrtial payment in compromise settlement of the D. Rhea Igo agreement dated May 6, 1936, without the con- sent of the Crafton Water Company whose name appears upon the original agreement--and • that in his opinion the Igo bill was honestly due and should not be refunded. Cound l- man Krumm urged the Council to take some action on the Igo bill and after further dis- cussion the. Mayor stated that if there were other parties to the agreement who had not given their consent the Council would have to take further steps. The use of a so called "black book" was also questioned, the Engineer and mayor stating they were not charged off accounts but live accounts that were still_ uncollected. Councilman Clapp stated that he considered the Water Department a business and endeavored to have it operated as such while he was Water Commissioner--that it was quite a common practice to delegate "power to act" to two or more Council members. He stated this was more or less a.political; move on Councilman Krumm•' s part and that he would take the matter up further if any more attempts were made to besmirch his character, and demanded a public retraction of charges of "fraud and forgery" by Mr. • 379 • Sprague at the last regular meeting. Charges and counter charges were made by Council- ' men Clapp and Krumm Other Council members felt that the calling of such a special meeting was ill advised and proved nothing, merely created a feeling of enmity among the Council- men. Councilman Krumm again brought up the matter of the Igo bill and upon motion of CN/ Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, was referred to the legal department for recommendation at the next regular meeting. d No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adiourned to 2'oclock P.M. , March 28, 1940. • Attest: i *tit Mayor of the City of Redlands, California Gzsts1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California March 28, 1940 2 o' clock, P.M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, Calif- ornia, held at the temporary City Hall N.W. Cor W. State and Third Streets. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy Clerk Pettibone, Engineer Hinckley. Absent: City Treasurer and Attorney Wilson. Vacancy: One Councilman. The Mayor announced that the purpose of the meeting was to confer "'ith Architect Allen and decide the tyoe of accoustical plaster to be used in the New City • Hall building. 1 Architect Allen presented samples of various types of matarials to be used 1 and stated that while making the plans he had made a very thorough study of accoustics for the building and recommended those now in the specifications as planned. After due consideration, the Engineer and Architect recommended the use of a plastic material similar to "Acoustite1 (a rock wool composition) per samples shown, which was unanimous- 1 ado .ted ujon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. Architect Allen also presented plans of the proposed floor design showing an emblem--City of Redlands, Incorporated 1888, in the front hallway, at no additional (cost. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter the tile walls and floor as per plans and design recommended by the Architect -ere unanimously ao >roved. The heighth of the tile on the wall was discussed and upon motion of Council- seven • man Gunter, seconded by Councilmah Krumm, a/foot heighth was unanimously approved. 1 380 • No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: -c4a2;-/ - "S..//1 C:ty Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California G111-6-4-4 .Quittejeiatmz - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California • April 3, 1940 Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, Deputy City Clerk Pettibone, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Vacancy: One Councilman. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, unanimously adopted, the reading of the minutes of the past three meetings was dispensed with. Councilman Clapp was named Finance Commissioner to act during this session. COMMUNICATIONS Communication from the Southern California Telephone Company, Los Angeles, addressed to the Police' Department, notifying of a reduction of $1.00 per month for Radiotelephone Operation Channel, was presented and ordered filed. APPLICATIONS Applications of Joe Cranmer and Betty Smiley for positions of locker boy an. girl, respectively, at the municipal plunge the coming season, were presented and ordere ' filed. REPORTS Reports of the Treasurer for the month of February , 1940, the City Judge • and Building Inspector for the month of March, 1940, and Laboratory tests for the secon. part of March, 1940, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on April 1, 1940, was presented and ordered filed: The communication to the City Council, dated March 7th, 1940, from the Redlands Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee was taken up in two parts, and the following recommendations were made with respect thereto: 1. The complaint as to the dumping of rubbish on Sunset Drive and North Church Street was referred to the City Council. 2. The request that the City Council petition the State Highway Department to plant trees andshrubs in the south east City limits along Highway 1199" was discussed by W. A. Hartman and Mr. Ford. A resolution was then passed to the effect that the Planning Commission favored such a plan, however that a definite • plan for planting should be worked out before subnittipg the matter to the Highway Department. This suggestion was turned back to the Beautification Committee for further detailed plans and study. 381 • With respect to the letter of March 19th, 1940, from the Safety Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, the following recommendations were duly passeu and adopted: 1. The suggestion to remove one tree and brush at State and Texas Street was endorsed. 2. With respect to the elimination of Tenth Street between State and Citrus, it was recommended that action be deferred on this point until the completion of the highway at this place. Lin r3. No recommendation or action was taken as to paragraphs three and five of said letter, dealing with parking and bicycle licenses, as these matters were not considered within the jurisdiction of the commission. 4. The suggestion of the letter respecting "U" turns on Orange Street was not approved. • The letter of Mrs. C. Lawrence Hines suggesting that Brookside and Citrus Avenues be changed to Fisher Boulevard was read, and it was decided a more suitable memorial should be given Mr. Fisher. E. H. Spoor was recommended appointed to fill out the unexpired term on the Commission caused by the resignation of C. A. Maccubbin, upon the recommendation of Mr. Collett and duly passed by the Board. Mayor Peterson pointed out that this appointment would enable Mr. Spoor to continue his work as a Director of the League of Municipalities. The recommendation of the Commission regarding the appointment of E. H. Spoor to fill out the unexpired term of C. A. Maccubbin, resigned, was unanimously approved and so ordered, upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, effective this date. Action on other recommendations of the Commission was deferred until the next regular meeting. TAR . Petition No . 73, Board of Education, for cancellation of delinquent City taxes on Moores Sub. Lot 1, in the amount of y 3.77, School Board having acquired title to the property in May, 1939, was duly authorized, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krum. BID Tile - New City Hall This being the time set for the opening of bids for supplying Hydraulic • Cement Tile for the new City Hall building, the Clerk presented the lone bid of Valencia Spanish Tile Corporation, which was publicly opened and declared. Upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously ado)ted, the bid was accepted with the proviso that the tile be delivered F.O.B. Redlands. RIGHT OF WAY - STORM DRAIN An easement for right of way for Storm Drain over E NW- of Lot 28, Block 77, of H. A. Woessner Rancho San Bernardino, was again considered. The Engineer presented a letter-agreement Iwhich was unanimously approved, under supervision of the City Engineer, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, and ordered filed. TRANSFER Upon recommendation of the City Engineer and motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, unanimously adopted, the City Treasurer was authorized • and directed to transfer the sum of $1, 596.98 from the 40 Gas Tax Street Improvement 38 • Fund to the General Fund (Street Department) . APARTMENT HOUSE C. L. Johnson, owner of the property at 404 Cajon Street, addressed the Council at this time, for permission to make said property into 4 apartments, that all plans were ready. It being the general opinion of the Council that it would be in order since there were other apartment houses in the block and a Medical-Dental Building across the Street. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the request was unanimously_jranted, under supervision of the Building Inspector. FISH HATCHERY The Mayor reported that William Peeling, owner of the Dolly Varden Fish • Hatchery, above Igo ' s Store in Mill Creek Canyon, was getting ready to raise fish and open the Club House again soon. It being unanimously agreed that the City should make every effort to keep the water from being poluted by the raising of said fish, the following Resolution was duly adopted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, authorizing and directing the City Attorney to protest to the State, and also mail a copy of the letter to Mr. Peeling: WHEREAS, .preparations by one William Peeling are being made for the establishment of fish pools for commercial purposes at the site of the Dolly Varden Angling Club on Mountain Home Creek, a tributary to Mill Creek, and WHEREAS, the City of Redlands owns approximately one-half of the waters of Mill Creek, using a large part thereof for its domestic water system, and WHEREAS, the water in said pools would flow into Mill Creek, and the said fish would he fed certain food stuffs objection- able and injurious to city water users directly into the water, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Redlands, acting to safeguard the health of the City ' s residents, do hereby protest the installation or the continuance of such fish pools at saidlocation, and do resolve to appeal to the Fish and Game Commission asking, for a hearing to be held before the granting of a permit for the commercial raising of fish to the said William Peeling . JACKSON-BRIGHT RANCHES Mayor Peterson stated that no permission had been given by this Council to raise cattle or live on the Jackson-Bright Ranch and that he felt the cattle were as • bad or worse than the fish in poluting the water and should not be allowed. After due consideration, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted, the Mayor was directed to call a meetinci of the Crafton Water Com.an Board and this Council regarding the management of the property in question, at the temporary City Hall quarters, Third at West State. BEES Councilman Krumm stated there had been complaints made relative to keeping of bees on West Park .Avenue, just oast of Tennessee Street, by E. 0, White, Box 512, ' San Ysidro, that the owner of the bees was requested to move them last year from this same location. He stated there were 125 stands there now creating quite a disturbance d that no license had been applied for. After due consideration, upon motion of Council- man Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was • 383 • authorized and directed to notify Mr. White to move the bees within ten days as he was ' now operating without a permit. Councilman Krumm presented an application of B . W. Neuman, Mentone, for permission to keep 100 colonies of bees on East San Bernardino Avenue bear Wabash, and 84 colonies at Sylvan Blvd. , near Dearborn Street, which had been investigated by -�� Officers Peterson and Thomas and reported no complaints. Mayor was directed to sign 0 the necessary permit . DELINQUENT WATER BILLS Councilman Krumm sought information as to where the Committee ap.)ointed to • investigate the charged off accounts in the Water Department, found that these bills had been charged off "according to Council action", as reported at the adjourned regular meeting on March 27th, and felt that statement should be corrected. Attorney Wilson stated their report was made up from the Water Department register. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Councilman Krumm stated the City had no right to purchase the Ramidz property on Sacramento Street for improvement of the Street, that the only time such a procedure was legal was when two streets came to a dead end. He maintained that the purchase of said property should have been assessed to the district. effected. Councilman Krumm also stated the purchase of the property at Church and Colton Avenue, and at West State Street and Highway 99 were not legal. CITY TAXES Upon recommendation of Treasurer Tripp and motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the collection of taxes without penalty between the delinquent date March 7th and including March 29th, 1940, was unanimously approved. Bills and salaries were ordered oaid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned, to Two o' clock, P. M. , April 15, 1940. Attest: e)340-04 r C-7.6a-Zate C:ty Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. fan _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ 0 _ Redlands, California April 15, 1940 2:00 O 'clock, P. M. Pursuant to statute and adjournment on April 3, 1940, the City Council of the City of Redlands, California, met in adjourned regular session at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk (Hook, Treasurer Tripp and. Attorney Wilson. • Absent: Engineer Hinckley. 384 • � Vacancy: One Councilman. This being the time fixed by statute and notice of election for canvassing I WOW the returns of the Municipal Election held on April 9, 1940./the Council proceeded to tally the votes of sixty-eight (68) absent voters and to canvass the returns, after which, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION WHEREAS, a general municipal election was held and conducted in the City of Redlands, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 1940, 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 Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street on Monday, the 15th day of April, 1940, at 2:00 o 'clock, P. M. , to canvass the returns of said election; 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 Redlands, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April, 1940, in time, form and manner as required by law. That there were 18 voting precincts establishedin said City for the purpose of holding said election, numbered 1 to 18 inclusive, a consolidatidn of the regular election precincts 1 to 37, established for holding state and county elections. That the whole number of votes cast in said City of Redlands at said • election was 4607. 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N 'W W F• `-4I VO N H i9 r 386 • RESOLVED, therefore, that at said general municipal election held in the City of Redlands, April .9th, 1940, the following persons were elected to the following offices, respectively: G. R. Rees was elected a member of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 15th, 1940, and until his successor is elected I and qualified; Maurice Clapp was elected a member 'of the City Council for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 15th, 1940, 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 15th, 1940, and until his successor is elected and qualified; C. J. Tripp was elected City Treasurer for the full term of four years from and after Monday, April 15th, 1940, and until his successor is elected and qualified. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. Attest: � f City Clerk ayor. of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 17, 1940 .Two O'clock, P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of `Justice, 215-17 North Fdffth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Krumm, Gunter, Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson and Engineer Hinckley. Vacancy: One Councilman. • An executive session at Two O'clock, P. M. , delayed the opening of the public meeting until 2:30 P. M. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, the adjourned regular meetings of March 27 and 28, the regular meeting of April 3, and the adjourned regular meeting of April 15, 1930, were read and approved. The Mayor then announced that the Council was ready to hear from anyone having matters to present. The City Attorney advised that he had notified Mr. White of San Ysidro, ' of complaints as to his bees in Tennessee Street district, and that Mr. White was present and wished to be heard. Mr. White then addressed the Council in a plea that he be given until May 25, 1940, to remove his bees. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, that the Mayor and Attorney contact the • 387 • complainants in an effort to work out a satisfactory solution of the problem, was duly adopted. The Mayor, Attorney and Mr. White agreed to meet at the close of this session on the premises and confer with residents of the vicinity as to what is best to do at this time. APPLICATIONS Cq Application of Lillian Jure, 716 East State Street for �� � position of C locker girl at the City plunge, was presented and ordered filed. cc 'r _SIfu S Applications of W F. Haygood to hang a sign at triangle--North of • (Highway 99 and south of Central Avenue and west of Ninth Street; and General Petroleum (W. N. Davis) at SE cor of Citrus Avenue and Beacon (Street, were duly granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, the applications having been approved by the building inspector and Commissioner. PETITION Petition No. 4242, mel C. Cabral, et al, for curbs and gutters (under W. P. A.) on H ghland Avenue between Cajon Street and Roosevelt Rogd,was presented and referred to the Engineer and Street Commissioner for investigation and recommendation. REPORTS Reports of the Board of Health for the month of March, 1940, and Laboratory tests for portion of April, 1940, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMISSION The following report of the Planning Commission meeting of April 154 1• J0, was presented and ordered filed: The petition of J. R. Collins, dated March 29th, 1940, was considered, and a motion was duly passed recommending that he .be permitted to remove the three trees (Pepper) on 6th Street, but that he be denied permission to remove the two Pepper trees on Sun Avenue. The petition of E.A. Myers asking for a permit to erect a building and operate an auto wrecking yard in the agricultural zone on Highway 1199° was discussed, and it was duly moved and passed that a recommendation he made to the Council that the 1 petition be denied. • The petition of A. R. Welch to remove an oak tree on the parking at 626 S. Buena Vista was considered and a motion was passed recommending the petition be denied. The petition of Maude Turner to remove a pepper tree at 645 E. Citrus Avenue was referred to Mr. Hinckley for recommendation, The petition of Ria Montaign Meiden to remove the Magnolia tree in front of 929 W. Highland Avenue was considered and a motion was duly made recommending that the petition be granted. IlThe recommendations of the Commission were duly approved, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, econded by Councilman Gunter, unanimously adopted. COMMUNICATIONS A communication from Harvey E. Hall, of Fox-Woodsum Lumber Company, sug- Besting the need of a pedestrian crossing lane on Highway 99 at First Street, was resented and referred to the Engineer and Police Commissioner with a recommendation that such • they also consid9r/a lane for Third Street and the Highway. 388 • A communication from California Water & Telethone Company, enclosing a check for $1 182.66 covering franchise tax due the City for the calendar year, 1933, was presented and ordered filed; and the check placed in the hands of the Treasurer to the credit of the General Fund. A communication from Mrs. Arthur Heilman, Osage, Iowa, owner of tiro lots at NE cor Sun Avenue and Ohio Street, protesting the cost of cleaning the lots, and complaining of a cement yard near the lots as a detriment, was presented and referred to the Engineer and Attorney. MEXICAN SWIMMING2QOL In furtherance of the completion of the (Mexican) S*imming pool, the • Engineer was authorized and directed to expend approximately $150.00 for galvanized iron, etc., for building, roof, etc. , upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. WATER MET ES - Removall The advocacy of Mayor Peterson, Water Commissioner, of removal of water meters from City_parks and buildings as an economical step that will result in a saving ' to the Water Department, was considered at some length, without definite action. YOUTH WEEK The matter of co-operation in "Youth Week" program was considered and the Council determined to meet in adjourned session at 2 o 'clock, P. M. , May 2, 19/0, at which time Redlands High School students will conduct the meeting. STREET I_MPROVEMENT The proposed improvement of Sacramento Street, was next considered and the Mayor and Engineer were authorized and directed to contact owners of property at SW cor. Citrus Avenue and Sacramento Street; also the NE cor. of Sacramento and Mill Streets, as to obtaining certain portions of the property for Street purposes, and to report their findings and recommendations to this Board. EMPLOYEES - Vacations Engineer Hinckley presented the verbal request of R,H.Uanae s, employee, for use of his two week vacation of fiscal year 1941, having used up his 1939-40 vacation and sick leave during his present continued sickness. After due • consideration; and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, the request was granted and the Engineer was directed to prepare the payroll accordingly_. COMMUNITY MUSIC The Clerk presented the verbal recuest of the Community Music Associa- tion for use of the bowl and prosellis on the..evening of June 18, 1940, and each Tuesday_ and Friday thereafter. to and including September 6, 1940, and probably on Wednesday, June 26, 1940. The request was unanimously_granted, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Gunter. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. • 389 • INSTALLATION City Officers :' 1 The Clerk at this time presented certificates of election of C. P. Hook, as City Clerk•; C. J. Tripp., as City Treasurer; Maurice Clapp and G. R. Rees, as City Councilmen. The Clerk administered the oath of office to the Councilmen-elect and CO Mr. Rees took his seat at the Council table, Councilman Clapp, elect, the Mayor and CI o Councilmen Gunter and Krumm occupying their accustomed seats. C. A motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Rees that the meeting adjourn to 7:00 o'clock, P. M., Monday, April 22, 1940, was unanimously adopted, and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. • Attest: i —. A , firOr ' 44-) l City ;lerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. II - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, California April 22, 1940 Seven O'clock, P. M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilman Clapp, Rees, Krumm, Gunter and Mayor Peterson, City Clerk Hook, Treasurer Tripp, Attorney Wilson, Engineer Hinckley and Building Inspector (Cooper. II The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 15, 1940, were read and approved. Councilman Krumm then moved that Mayor Peterson be chosen temporarz Chairman of the Board, the motion was seconded by Councilman Gunter and duly adopted. • WATER MEETING Chairman Peterson announced a meeting with the Crafton Water Company for 4:45 P. M. , April 24, 1940, at the office of Attorney U. F. Lewis, for consideration of matters pertaining to the interests of the City and the Crafton Water Company in Mill Creek properties. YOUR _WEEK • Councilman Clapp presented the request of the students and faculty for a change from May 2 to M6y 1 for participation of the students in this Board's meeting. II Mr. Van Winkle, representing the student body, joined in the requests for the change, and upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Gunter, duly adopted, the action at the last meeting fixing May 2 as the date was rescinded and May 1 was substituted therefor. 0 390 • BOWL - Use The local Boy Scouts were granted free use of the bowl for the evening of ay 27, 1940 for its annual meeting, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. The use of the bowl,was granted to the sponsors of the annual 'Teti' parade on the morning of April 27, 1942, by unanimous vote of the Board. C.ITY_HALL� Upon motion of Councilman Gunter, seconded by Councilman Krumm, duly adopted, theineer was authorized and directed to purchase from the Western Ornamental Iron Works certain transom grills, etc. , installed, at a sum of 1360.00, per plans of the Engineer. �STREET_IMPRO_V_EMENT___ • Engineer Hinckley advised of a apecial meeting of the State Highway_ Commission to be held at jverside, April 26-, 194.0, at which time he thought would be proper for the City to urge the improvement of State Highway 99 from East State Street to New Avenue and the following Resolution was duly adopted, upon motion of Councilman Kru II , seconded by Councilman Clapp: WHEREAS, State Highway 26 (Federal Highway 99) extends for 4.6 miles within the limits of the City of Redlands, and WHEREAS, the said State Highway from East State Street to New Avenue, a distance of 1.25 miles, constitutes a traffic hazard and is in immediate need of widening and improvement, and WHEREAS, the City of Redlands will receive a sum of money from the one-quarter cent gasoline tax revenue, within the next biennium, for use ofi state highways within this City, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Redlands, does hereby resolve to contribute one-half of this City' s share of the next biennium, 1941-43, one-quarter cent gasoline tax money for state highways within its city limits, approximately the sum of $13,000.00, for the purchase by this City of right of way for widening and reconstructing said State highway 26 from East State Street to New Avenue. S WaN OOL(Mexlean) In further consideration of the completion of the Mexican Swimming pool, it was determined to use wood building material and shingle roof instead of galvanized • iron as was authorized last meeting--the cost being about the same, upon motion of Councilman Rees, seconded by Councilman Gunter. UMW BELT LEAGtLE MEETING Chairman Peterson advised Council members of the monthly meeting of the Citrus Belt League of California Cities in this City on the evening of April 26, 1940, with dinner at the La Posada Cafe, and stated that the program is in the hands of former Councilman Spoor, who is arranging for the speakers. The following Committees were named: Reception - Chairman, Peterson, Attorney Wilson, Engineer Hinckley and Treasurer Tripp Entertainment-Chairman, Councilman Gunter Dinner -Chairman, Councilman Krunim Decoration -Chairman, Mrs. Sadie M. Pettibone Each Chairman to select such assistants as needed. • 391 • ORGANIZATION The next matter of consideration was organization, and Councilman Krumm nominated Chairman Peterson for Mayor, and Councilman Rees nominated Councilman Gunter, and moved the manner of voting be by roll call. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clapp, and resulted in the following vote: lyes: Councilmen Clapp, Rees and Gunter Noes: Councilmen Krumm and Peterson C cThe Attorney rendered an opinion that four affirmative votes was c :necessary to carry the motion. Councilman Clapp disagreed with the Attorney and after (considerable discussion and study of procedure, the Attorney changed his decision, and • the motion was declared carried. The first roll call on nominees resulted as follows: For Councilman Gunter: Councilmen Clapp and Rees For Chairman Peterson: Councilmen Krumm and Gunter ' with Chairman Peterson declining to vote. Councilman Krumm moved to adjourn, but the motion was lost for lack of a second. The second and third roll calls resulted same as the first, and then a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Rees, that the meeting adjourn to 7 O'clock, P. M. , Tuesday, April 23, 1940, was duly adopted. Attest: A /e. r , L Aesz c- Clity Clerk Temp. Chairman, City of Redlands, California. ' I - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - Redlands, 1940CaliforniaaApril • 7 O'clock, P. M. An adjourned, adjourned gular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Pea Ouui.cs in the Hall of Justice., 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Rees, Krumm, Gunter and Chairman Peterson, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney, Engineer and Building Inspector. Absent: None. The minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of April 22, 1940, were read and approved. CLEAN-UP WEEK Glen Solberg, representing the 20-30 Club addressed the Board relative to annual Clean-Up Week, suggesting Mgy 6-11,_ 1940, as the time, and requesting the City • to supply the necessary trucks. Chairman Peterson suggested that other organizations had expressed an interest in such matters and that the Redlands Disposal Company had 392 • co-operated last year in the program and would probably do the same this year. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Rees, that the City supper the necessary equipment under plans of the Engineer and Street Commissioner in co-operation with the other agencies, was unanimously adopted. CITBtUS BELT LEAGUE MEETING Chairman Gunter of the Entertainment Committee for the Citrus Belt League meeting, the 26th inst. , advised the Board that gh School students of Redlands will .probably subply the program; and Councilman Krumm, Chairman of the Dinner Committee, said a fried chicken dinner with all the fixings will be served, with fried fish for those not desiring chicken. • ORGANIZATION No further business demanding attention, the Board took up the matter (df_ selecting a Mayor, and proceeded to have a roll call on nominees, Councilmen} Gunter and Peterson, which resulted in Councilmen Clapp and Rees voting for Councilman Gunter; Councilmen Krumm and Gunter voting for Chairman Peterson; and Chairman Peterson, not voting. Councilman Clapp moved to adjourn but the motion was lost for lack of a second. Chairman Peterson declared a recess of 15 minutes, at the close of which another ballot was had, resulting in Councilmen Clapp and Rees voting for Gunter; Councilman Krumm not voting; Councilman Gunter voting for Peterson; and Chairman Peterson not voting. Coun; ilman Krumm moved to adjourn, stating that selection of a Mayor seemed impossible at this time. City Attorney Wilson, however, ruled that a "majority of those voting, with a quorum present", determined the result, thereby electing Councilman Gunter, as Mayor. Chairman Peterson, so declared and vacated his chair to Mayor-elect Gunter.. Mr. Gunter declined to accept the office with so small a .number voting, but Attorney Wilson stated he could not "decline", that he would now have to "resign". Councilman Peterson stated there was no occasion for another ballot as • suggested by Councilman Rees, and moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Councilman Krumm, and lost by the following vote: des: Councilmen Peterson and. Krumm Noes: Councilmen Clapp, Rees and. Gunter whereupon Councilmen Peterson and Krumm excused themselves and left the Council Chamber. Councilmen Clapp and Rees suggested that Mr. Gunter might as well accept the office of Mayor, and he stated "he would accept for a A_". Upon motion of Councilman Clapp,. seconded by Councilman Rees, the meeting was declared adjourned by Mayor Gunter. Attest: OP ar, City Clerk. Chairman of the City of Redlands, California. • 393 • Redlands, California May 1, 1940 ' Two O'clock, P. M. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held in the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present : Councilmen Clapp, Rees, Krum, Peterson and Mayor Gunter, City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney, Engineer and Building Inspector. C4 Absent: None. Mayor Gunter explained the presence of a number of school students as a part of "Youth Week" pro ram, and directed the Clerk to administer the regular oath of office to students-elect Councilmen, Clerk and Treasurer. The student Council members • and officials Were then: seated at the Council table and proceeded to organize by the election of Richard Break as mor. Amor Gunter, in a few well chosen remarks, extended a hearty welcome to the student body and emphasized the scope and importance of the work of the Council and sought the co-operation of Councilmen and officials together with all civic organizations "in the conducting of a very large business corporation--the City" . The minutes of the last meeting, April 23, 1940, were then read by student Clerk Patsy Morris, and duly approved. The Mayor then announced that the Board was ready to hear from anyone shaving matters to present. No one responding, he called for regular business. _APPLTCAT_IO B The following applicationsaere presented and ordered filed: Municipal plunge positions: Dan O'Leary 711 San Mateo Street Kenneth E. Cole 1560 Knoll Road Sybil Gearhart 1132 Texas Street Oriental Avenue pool: Raymond Candelaria 628 Third Street Mrs. Mary Jure 716 East State Street New City Hall-Janitor: James Porter 538 East Stuart Avenue Police force: A. M. Rice 547 West Palm Avenue • Lorne Macartney 533 Brookside Avenue 0FFI_CIAL.S_BOI'JDS The official bonds of the City Clerk in the sum of $1,000; and The City Treasurer-Tax Collector in the sum of $454000.00, were presented by the Clerk, approved and ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Clapp. CO MUNICAT.IOaNS A communication from Edward J. Olstyn, Assistant Director, requesting permission to address this Board at Wednesday, June 5_, 1940, meeting, relative to the annual Institute of Government at University of Southern California, was presented, granted and ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Rees. CITY JUDGE • A communication from Judge Collins requesting a leave of absence from 394 • May 25 to June 15, 1940, was presented, granted (without pay) and ordered filed, upon motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Clapp, it being understood that Justice of Peace Harrawood will take care of the work of the Police Court during said period. PET_ITLON.S Petition No. 4243, Helen Ealy, 1143 Orange Street, for permission to operate a business at said address, also signed by most everyone in the block, was presented and referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation, upon motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Rees. The Mayor suggested that Council members give the matter some consideration in the meantime. Petition No. 4244, Redlands School District, for cancellation cf certain old • tax sales standing on the City records against property now owned by the School district, was presented and ordered filed. Upon motion of Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Krumm, it was determined to follow the action of the County in the matter and the Attorney was directed to ascertain such information and be governed accordingly. TAX PAYMENTS of suit The City Attorney advised of the receipt of notice/ filed by Southern California Edison Company on payment of 1939 taxes as assessed by the State Board of Equalization. �BEPORTS Reports of the Treasurer, Building Inspector, Judge and Laboratory tests for April, 1940; and the Clerk as to cash receipts and expenditures of the General City; the Cemetery and Water Departments for the nine month period ending March 31, 1940, together with a summary of annual budget appropriations with nine months expenditures, were presented and ordered filed. PLANNING COMMI,S_SI_ON The following report of the Planning Commission meeting held on April 294 1940, was presented and ordered filed: Drove to 626 South Buena Vista to consider the petition of Dr. Welch to remove the tree in front • of his garage. After advising with him, he decided to withdraw his request. An application of M. J. Figuerdo, 26 East Highland Avenue, to remove the Palm tree in front of his drive, was considered, the same was recommended to be granted, provided the City does not wish to transplant said tree. Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the recommendations of the Commission were duly approved. Councilman Peterson reported an inspection tour of the proposed fish hatchery in Mill Creek, with State Board of Health representatives and that he believed the plan would be abandoned, and that formal protests had been filed by the City Attorney. ' Councilman Peterson also reported a meeting. with the Crafton Water Company, joint owners with the City , of the Jackson and Bright Ranch-properties in Mill Creek, and advised of an understanding and agreement as to use and care of the properties which will prevent unnecessary polution of the City Water supply. • 395 • Attorney Wilson reported and recommended that E. 0. White be permitted to keep his bees at the present location, Tennessee Street district, until May 25,_ 1940. The recommendation was approved, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Peterson. �B5DS=Tile PThis being the time set for opening of bids for certain building material C (tile) for.. the New City Hall, the Clerk advised that only one proposal, Sunset Tile 1Company, had been submitted. Upon recommendation of the Engineer, the Clerk was authorized and directed to hold, unopened, said proposal and to re-advertise for • proposals to be opened on May 8, 1910. SARK - Speaking The Mayor presented the verbal request of W. E. Bowen, 137 South Buena Vista Street, for permission to preach one hour in Sylvan Park on Sundays P. M. Owing ' Ito a lack of information as to identity of Mr. Bowen, the matter was referred to Park Superintendent Ferguson, for action. SACRAMENTO STREET - Impr_one_ment The Engineer reported that a small strip of land at the SW cor. of Citrus Avenue and Sacramento Street could be purchased from the Owner (Sam Vile) for the sum of $125.00. The manner of payment for same was raised, and action was deferred, pending legal advice from Attorney Burke of the League of California Cities. MILL STREET & ALLEY The final order for closing Mill Street and an Alley in McKinley Heights. Tract under Resolution of Intention No. 553, was deferred, upon recommendation of the Engineer. WATER METERS The recommendation of Water Commissioner Peterson that water meters be removed from all City buildings and property as an economical move, was again considered and discussed pro and Oon, after which a motion by Councilman Krum, seconded by Council- man Peterson, that all such meters, except the Cemetery Department, be removed, was duly • ladopted, with Councilmen Clapp and Rees voting "No" . P_ROROSED LEASE The question of leasing the 8 or 10 acre tract of land east of the City pumping_plant in Reservoir Canyon, was again discussed and action deferred pending further consideration. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The question of Stop Signs at Central Avenue and University Street, was referred to the Police Commission for investigation and recommendation. CONTINUED. Matters pertaining to East Lugonia Mutual Water Company; Mill Creek Zanja cover; Matt Schutt, loss of time; Igo water settlement; curbs and/tters on East Highland Avenue were continued. • Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commiss- 396 • loner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned to Two O 'clock, P. M. , May 8, 1940. Attest: City Clerk Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • Redlands, California May 8, 1940 Two O 'clock, P. .M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, California, held at the Justice of Peace Office in the Hall of Justice, 215-17 North Fifth Street. Present: Councilmen Clapp, Rees, Krumm, Peterson and Mayor Gunter, the City Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney and Engineer. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. • (Hunter' s Root Beer) Mr. Hunter (Hunter's Root Beer) sought the attitude of the Board relative to rental of City owned property on the south side of West Central Avenue (Highway 99) east of Texas Street for signs and/or bill boards, and was advised that such use would not bl considered. ORDINANCE - Bicycles Proposed Ordinance No. 816, was introduced by the City Attorney, its contents explained, and laid over under the rules. APPLICATIONS Application of James Hardman, 339 South Buena Vista Street, for employment with the City, was presented and ordered filed. • Application of Stockwell & Binney for sign on the face of the building at 16 Cajon Street was _granted and ordered filed, having been approved by the Building Inspector and Commissioner. BIDS This being the time fixed for the opening of bids for material for the New City Hall, the following proposals for tile were submitted, publicly opened and declared: L. E. Blinkhern Tile & Marble Company Continental Marble & Tile Company Sunset Tile & Roofing Company ycamore Sales Company Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Peterson, award was made to the lowest bidder, said party to be determined by a Committee consisting of Councilmen Krumm!, and Peterson and Engineer Hinckley, and to report their action to this Board. • 397 • (Doors - Panels, etc.) The following proposals for doors, panels, etc. , were submitted, publicly opened and declared: G. H. Johnson $ 9,780.00 Fletcher Planing Mill $ 8,534.73 The cost as submitted appearing as very high, and Mr. Fletcher, one of the bidders being Cpresent, advised the Board that the proposals were reasonable for the class of material �C called for in the specifications, but suggested that a change in that feature would lessen the cost very much. The matter was considered at some length, after which, upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the said two bids • submitted at this time be rejected, and that the specifications be re-vamped as to materials by the Engineer and Mr. Fletcher, and new bids be called for, to be opened May 15, 1940 was unanimously adopted. LIQUOR 11- The Clerk presented a notification from the State Board of Equalization for change of location of A. J. Schott (on sale beer) from 100 Orange Street to 20 West Citrus Avenue. He also presented a protest to the proposed new location signed by owners and tenants in said block. After due consideration, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted, and a copy ordered sent to the State Board of Equalization: WHEREAS, it has come to the attention Of the City Council of the City of Redlands, that there is pending before the State Board of 4qualization an application for the trans- ferring of Arthur J. Schott 's on-sale beer license from 100 Orange Street to 20 West Citrus Avenue, and WHEREAS, the City Council has received a petition from thirty property owners and tenants in the immediate vicinity of 20 West Citrus Avenue protecting the establishment of an on-sale beer license at said 20 West Citrus Avenue, and WHEREAS, the on-sale beer license at this location would depress the value of adjoining property, and be detrimental and opposed to the general morals and welfare of this City, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redlands does hereby protest and oppose the trans- ferring by the State Board of Equalization of the on- sale beer license of the said Arthur J. Schott from • 100 Orange Street to 20 West Citrus Avenue, and that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the State Board of Equalization, and that the Chief of Police and the City Attorney are hereby directed to file a written protest against the application for the transferring of said on-sale beer license. STOP SIGNS (University Street) Upon recommendation of Police Commissioner Krumm, and motion of Council- man ouncilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Peterson, duly adopted, traffic stop signs were ordered on University Street at Central Avenue. SACRAMENTO STREET The proposed improvement of Sacramento Street and the acquisition of certain lands incident thereto, was considered at some length. The City Attorney rendered an opinion that a formal Street opening and improvement proceedings is necessary, • whereupon Resolution of Intention No. 554, providing for the opening and widening of sail 398 • Street, from First Street and Citrus Avenue westerly to West State Street, and all matters and things -as set forth in said Resolution of Intention was duly adopted by the following vote: _yes: Councilmen Rees, Krumm and Peterson Noes: Mayor Gunter Not voting_: Councilman Clapp ORANGE GROVE (Church Street and Colton Avenue) N. L. Levering and G. E. Fulbright sought the attitude of the Council on the sale of the City rove at the NW cor Church Street and Colton Avenue for subdivision purposes, and requested that a Committee of the Council be appointed for conference relative to the matter. After consideration, a motion by Councilman Krumm, seconded by • Councilman Peterson, that the Mayor appoint such a Committee consisting of the Mayor and two Councilmen, was duly adopted. The Mayor named Councilmen Clapp and Peterson. MOORE - Lease? The question of leasing an 8 or 10 acre tract of land east of the pumping ' plant in reservoir canyon to Frank W. Moore, was again considered, without definite action. AGREEMENT The Attorney presented an agreement between the owners and Wm Reece, relative to use of Jackson-Bright properties in Mill Creek, which was referred back to the Attorney and Mr. Reece for a few minor changes. SCHUT5 CLAIM Mayor Gunter verbally reported for the Committee to whom the claim of M. G. Schutt for loss of time recently by illness, stating that Mr. Schutt working on a 5-day week sc hedule, would like to be permitted to work extra time enough to make up the loss of time by illness. After due consideration, a motion by Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm, that the claim and request be denied, was unanimously adopted, it developing that he had received full sick leave and vacation benefits. NEW C1n FALL The question of completing, or not, the upstairs at the new City Hall was • considered and it was determined to complete the building as soon as possible, upon motion of Councilman Clapp, seconded by Councilman Krumm. EAS_T_LITGQNIA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY Matters pertaining to East Lugonia Mutual Water Company affairs were discussed without action. CQMMIJS1OI RS At this time the Mayor presented his list of Committee assignments as follows: 111Mayor Gunter -- Fire and Purchasing Agent Councilman Clapp -- Ordinances, Parks, Unemployment Relief and Charity Councilman Krumm -- Police, City Judge, Health and Sanitation Councilman Peterson- Finances, Water, Buildings and Building Department • Councilman Rees -- Streets and Cemetery 399 • Upon motion of Councilman Krumm, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the action of the Mayor was unanimously approved. Bills and salaries were ordered paid as approved by the Finance Commissioner. No further business demanding attention, on motion the meeting adjourned. . Attest: C4 P 4715 (.7;79-C C-2 Cierk. Mayor of the City of Redlands, California. • - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - II This closes Book 15 of Minutes For Next Meeting--May 15, 1940 See Book 16 Attest: C. P. Hook City Clerk By 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - • 1 • 400 1 • co CQ 0 • • •