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The application of Los Compadres, an unincorporated social, association
for a permit to conduct a public dance at the Plaza on December 28, 1940, ;
was presented together with a report from the Chief of Police that an
investigation by his Department showed no reason why such permit should
not be granted; and upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Com-
mittee and the motion of Councilman C1iff'1ton, seconded by Councilman
Shannon, Resolution No. 561 of the City Council, granting said permit
and waiving filing fee and license tax was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted the
meeting adjourned. -
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Minutes of Regular IJieeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
Wednesday, January 1, 1941, being the day fixed by Ordinance of the
City of Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, for the regular
meeting of the City Council for the month of January, 1941, Councilman
Shannon, and City Clerk Guy Pinney, appeared at the Council Chambers,
No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, at the hour fixed for said
meeting, to-wit, 7:30 o'clock P.M., of said day, and no other members of
the City Council appearing, said meeting was adjourned by Councilman
Shannon to Thursday, January 2, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock
City Clerk- of City of Palm SArinGs.
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P.i notes of Adjourned Regular Veeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs, California
The City Cw uicil of the City of Palm Springs, California„ .held a. meeting
at the Council Chambers, known as number 480 North Palm Canyon Drive in
said City, on Thursday, January 2, 1941, at 7:30 o"clock P.N1. pursuant
to adjournment of regular meeting of January 1, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided,
Invocation by Councilman Murray.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Robert. D. Murray
Councilman Prank E. Pershing
Councilman Prank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Serum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd.
City 2-ttorney Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Plymire
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Drafts of the corrected minutes of the meeting of the City Council
held December 4, 1940, having been distributed amongst the several
councilmen, were approved as the minutes of said meeting and were
ordered to be copied in the Minute Book of the City Council as the
minutes of said meeting.
The Treasurer's report of the month of December, 1940, was present-
ed, examined and was ordered filed with the City Clerk.
The following demands were presented, audited, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved
and ordered paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes
of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor
Boyd.
From General Fund: Guy Pinney $225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy 1V. Colegate 35.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Chas. J. Burket 200.00
John Sprague, Jr. 40.00
Winifred C. Chapman 110.00
Ralph Nesmith 1.00
Nathan H. Basson 60.00
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 120.00
Henry Lotz 100.00
From General Fund: Earl Maynard 44.50
N.H.Harstad 300.00
Max Belanger 175.00
J. Claude Roberts 150.00
Norman R. Powell 150.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 150.00
Leroy Hall 150.00
Jim Maynard 150.00
Frank E. Lewis 150.00
From In Lieu Tax Fund: Floyd D. Switzer 150.00
Claude S. Howard 46.40
From General Funds: James Dugan 150.00
Jerald R. Lambert 100.00
William 'Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
C.V. Knupp 6.00
Harold Smith 6.00
Ted Griffith 6.00
Kenneth Guild 6.00
Bruno Leonesio 6.00
G.K.Sanborn 6.00
Edward Maher 6.00
Robert Frohn, 6.00
Robert Haynes 6.00
Earl Neel 6.00
Earl Hough 6.00
Henry Faure 6.00
Leo 'Nilker 6.00
William Nash 6.00
From 1Vaste Disposal Carl McNealy 150.00
Fund: Maid& Harnden 45.00
From General Fund: Maids. Harnden 45.00
From Waste Disposal Frank Honeycutt 144.50
Fund: Victor Campbell 144.50
Frank Britton 133.50
David l!:iller 133.50
David Jones 23.50
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: Palm Springs Printing 6.70
Charles Nash, Jr. 26.50
E.A.Newton 25.00
Albert R. Hoffman 6.57
Earl E. Gibbs 78.00
Plaza Garage 50.83
From Street Fund: It " 2.78
From !^Taste Disposal it " 43.45
Fund: The Texas Co. 12.12
From Street Fund it " it 5.93
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From Mel Ave. Special Fund: Street Fund ^ 10.20
From Street Fund; Henry Lotz 35.00
From Gas Tax Fund; Street Fund 1.25
Street Fund 80.25
A. Riggins 22.50
Street Fund 10.00
From General Fund: County of Riverside 200.00
Stephen H. Willard 7.72
Bank of America 172.50
Bank of America 178.09
From Waste Disposal Fund: Bank of America 131.64
From General Fund: H. C. Carpenter 300.00
Louis & Frances Gaut;iello 58.33
" " 33.33,
From Waste Disposal Fund: " It
" 33.33
From the General Fund: The Limelight 91.43
League of Calif-Cities 115.00
William Marte 1.50
Pacific Coast Bldg-Off.
Con. 25.00
Mack-International Motor
Truck Corp. 1239.10
" to " " 1210.00
Guy Pinney 16.50
From Waste Disposal Fund: if to 7.00
From General Fund: Calif. Water & Telph.
Co. 61.61
Richfield Oil Corp. 2.66
From Street Fund: " It it 1.80
From Waste Disposal Fund: It
" " 14.94
From General Fund: Stanley J. Davies 57.00
Rathbun Motorcycle 7.98
Pierson-DeLane, Inc. 23.61
Eastman Kodak Stores,Inc. 13.84
Shell Oil Co. 48.44
From Tamarisk Road Tree Fund: Wm. Payne 2.48
E.E.Hoppe 48.41
From Library Building Funs; Chas, G. Chamberlin 2174.32
John Porter Clark 224.37
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum,
Resolution No. 562 oi the City Council transferring the sum of $450.00
from the General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following ,
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershing ,
Shannon, Sorum and Mayor _Boyd
Noes: None
Absent : Councilman Plymire
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolu-
tion No. 563 of the City Council, ordering the transfer of the sum of
:$8000.00 from the Liquor License Fund to the General Fund as a loan, to
be repaid when funds were available for that purpose in the General Fund,
after adjustment of proper charges against said Liquor License Fund, was
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes; Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershing,
Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Plymire
Committee Reports
There were no reports from the Airport, Indian Relations and Flood Control ,
Finance nor General Committees.
Councilman Plymire present and participated in the meeting.
Library, Education and Landscaping Committee - Councilman Plymire, Chairgian
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Library, Education and Landscaping Committee - Councilman Plymire,0hairman
Proposed Change Orders, being Change, Order No. 4, dated January 2, 1941,
fora change in the c,-ntract for the construction of the new Public Library ' -
Building to provide for the manufacture and installation of book-cases,
prepared in the alternate by Architect John Porter Clark, for selection
of fir or oak wood at the respective increase in costs of '1315.40 for fir
and 1,4 463.88 for oak with a statement by the architect that the Advisory
Building Committee recommended the use of oak, were presented and the Committee
not having had an opportunity to consider said proposed orders, it was
ordered that they be referred to the Committee for consideration, report
and recommendation.
Councilman Murray presented his resignation as a member of the Board of
Library Trustees of the City of Palm Springs, addressed to the Mayor,and
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 564 of the City Council, approving the acceptance by the
Mayor of such resignation, was unanimously adopted.
The Mayor then informed the Council that he had appointed 1,4elba Berry
Bennett a member of the Board of-Library Trustees of the City of Palm
Springs, for the remainder of the term of Robert D. N.urray, expiring
June 30, 1942. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded
by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 565 of the City Council consent-
ing to said appointment of Mrs. Bennett was unanimously adopted.
The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Council proceeded to
hold the hearing upon the application of Tanner Motor Livery, Ltd., for
taxicab stands upon public streets within the City, at the following
locations, to-wit:
(a) Front of Mills Liquor Store, 222 North Palm Canyon Drive,
in Royal Palms Hotel Building
Lessee: Leroy Mills
Owner : Earl T. Gray
(b) Front of Village Sandwich Shop, 231 North Palm Canyon Drive,
adjourning north end of passenger loading zone at Royal
Palm Annex Hotel
Lessee: Gordon Feekings
Owner : Charles Henebry
(c) Front of the El Paseo Drug Store, 810 North Palm Canyon Drive#
Lessee ; B. W. Cox
Owner : El Paseo Building Corporation
(d) Front of Del Tahquitz Hotel, 316 South Palm Canyon Drive
Owner and Operator: Thos. H. Lipps
Which hearing was set for January 2, 1941, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. at
the Council Chambers of the City Council, No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in the City of Palm Springs, by Resolution No. 555 of the City
Council, adopted at a meeting thereof held December 18, 1940, notice
of which hearing was given by publication thereof in the Palm Springs
Limelight, a newspaper of general circulation printed, published and
circulated in the City of Palm Springs, in its issue of December 19,
1940, and by notices mailed by United States mail, addressed to the
owners and lessees of the premises abutting said stands, at their
last known Post Office addresses and deposited in the United States
Post Office at Palm Springs, California, December 21, 1940, with
postage fully prepaid. No person appeared to protest the granting
of said permits. Mr. Cecil H. Isenagle appeared for and on behalf
of the applicant. There being no further appearances either for or
against said application, the hearing was declared closed.
Councilman Sorum, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, thereupon
reported that his committee had considered said application and re-
commended the granting of said permit for all of said locations except
the one in front of Mills Liquor Store, 222 North Palm Canyon Drive.
Whereupon ,upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Pershing, Resolution No. 566 of the City Council, granting a permit
to said Tanner Motor Livery, Inc., to maintain taxicab stands at the
following locations, to-wit:
(1) Front of Village Sandwich Shop, 231 North Palm Canyon
Drive, adjoining north end of Passenger Loading Zone
at Royal Palms Annex Hotel;
(2) Front of El Paseo Drug Store at 810 North Palm Canyon
Drive; and
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(3) Front of the Del Tahquitz Hotel, 316 South Palm Canyon
Drive;
upon the condition that the applicant pay the cost of painting the
curbs to indicate the location of said stands, and the City bear the
cost of repainting the loading zone 20 feet north more or less from
the stand at 231 North Palm Canyon Drive, and denying said application
as to the location in front of Miller Liquor Store, 222 North Palm Canyon
Drive, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes; Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
The prayor thereupon referred said application to the Public Safety Committee
with instructions tc consider the same with respect to a-stand at said 222
North Palm Canyon Drive limited to use thereof during the evening hours only.
The matter of the purchase of radio equipment for the Police Department
was brought up by the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and the
City Attorney, pursuant to Resolution No. 543 of the City Council adopted
at a meeting thereof held December 18, 1940, having prepared a resolution
to accept the bid of Pierson-DeLane, Inc., and purchase the DeLuxe equip-
ment designated Model 250 U Transmitter in said bid,upon the motion of said
Chairman, Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No,
567 of the City Council, accepting said bid and ordering the purchase of
the said Pierson-DeLane, Inc.,' Model 250 U Transmitter for the price of
$'2646.00 plus California Sales Tax and less allowance of 8150.00 for ex-
change of old equipment, payable from the General Fund, and authorizing
and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement for such
purchas when approved as to form by the City Attorney, and containing a
written warranty of said Pierson*DeLane, Inc., accompanied by a surety
bond to same effect (as agreed, to by said bidder) that said equipment
will at all times provide efficient and satisfactory two way radio service
continuously from the Palm Springs Central Station to the present radio
station at the Riverside County Sherriff's office at Riverside and also
to the mobile units of the Palm Springs Police Department, the terms of
said warranty and bond to be approved by the Chairman 6f the Finance
Committee and the City Attorney, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
The matter of the purchase of fire hydrants and fire plug valves for
the fire protection system was brought up by the Chairman of the Public
Safety Committee and the City 'Attorney, pursuant to Resolution No. 554E
of the City Council, adopted at 'a meeting= thereof held December 18,
1940, having prepared a reolution to accept the bid of Palm Springs
Pipe and Supply Company for furnishing said fire hydrants and fire
plug valves, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Sorum, Resolution No. 568-of the City Council, accepting the said bid
of Palm Springs Pipe and Supply Company and to purchase the said fire '
hydrants and fire plug valves for a total price of $797.22 including
California Sales Tax, payable from the general fund and authorizing the
Iyayor and City Clerk to execute as agreement for such purchase when
approved as to form by the City Attorney, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
A communic4tion from the Chief of Police advising the Council of the
employment by him of Claude Seamen Howard as a police officer at s
salary of 1,150.00 a month beginning as of December 22, 1940, was pre-
sented, and mpon the recommendation of Councilman Sorum, Chairman of
the public Safety Committee and the motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 569 of the City Council,
approving such employment was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes,: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Sorum
and Nayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Shannon
not voting.
The Chief of Police also advised the Council of the resignation of
Jerald K. Lambert as stenographer and office clerk for the Police
Department as of Decemner 31, 1940, and the employment by the Chief
of Russell L. Jaloff as such stenographer and clerk at a salary of
,$100.00 a month beginning as of January 1, 1941, and upon the recom-
mendation of Councilman Sorum, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee,
and his motion, seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 570 of the
City Council accepting the said resignation of Jerald K. Lambert was
unanimously adopted, and upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by
Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 571 of the City Council approving the
said employment of Russell L.Jaloff was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit;
Ayes; Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes; None
Absent; None
Whereas by Resolution No. 550 of the City Council adopted at a meeting
thereof heldDecember 18, -1940, R. O- Luellen was appointed Special
Police Officer of the City, and it has since been learned that said
officer no longer is a resident of the City, upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution 572 of the City Council
cancelling and annulinZ said appointment was unanimously adopted.
Upon the statement of the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee that the
investigation of the application of Joseph Abodara for a dance permit had
not been completed and that further important evidence regarding said matter
believed to exist was being sought to be obtained, the consideration of
said application was continued to the next meeting of the City Council.
Street Committee - Councilman Pershing, Chairman
The form of supplimental agreement between the City and the Department
of Public Works of the State of California, to provide for the use ofi��
gasoline tax funds to pay for improving the gutters at the intersection
of Indian Avenue and Amado Road and on the West side of Indian Avenue
between Arenas Road and Barista Road within the City was referred to the
Street Committee for report and recommendation.
The City Clerk stated that the Desert School District had been promptly
informed of the action of the City Council expressed in Resolution No.
552 adopted at the meeting held December 18, 1940, relative to the con-
struction of an asphaltic concrete apron adjourning the school property 3G
on the west side of Indian Avenue for flood control purposes, whereby
it was proposed that the school district pay 5/8 of the cost thereof,
but that no response had been made by the School District. Further action
thereon was deferred awaiting such response.
The Chairman of the Street Committee, Councilman Pershing, reported that
the abrupt terminus of Baristo Road on the east side of Indian Avenue
constituted a traffic hazard, and it was ordered that the same be investigat-
ed by the Committee and the Superintendent ofStreets, and that a report
with recommendations be made at the next meeting of the Council, and that
in the meanwhile said hazard be adequately guarded to warn all persons of
the danger thereof.
The reports and recommendations of Committees having been concluded, the
City Clerk presented the bids received in response to notices inviting
bids for motor truck body and hoist published in the Palm Springs Limelight,
a newspaper of general circulation printed, published and circulated in the
City of Palm Springs, in its issues of December 19th and 26, 1940, pursuant
to Resolution No. 556 of the City Council adopted at a meeting thereof held
December 19, 1940.
Three bids were received as follows, to-wit:
Mack International Motor Truck Corporation
For the furnishing of :
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Model D. E. Mack l2 ton chassis, complete with Standard Auto body
Body Works body, chassis and body both to published specifi-
cations for the sum of . $2086.67
Fleet discount 208,67
$1878.00 -
Plus Sales Tax
Separate bid on chassis only:
Model DE $1183.00 plus tax, net. L
H.D. McNeer, doing buisness as Plaza Garages
One 1941 Chevrolet ll ton truck Cab and Chassis, 160 inch
wheel base as follows:
Cab and Chassis $910.00
Heavy Duty Radiator 10.20
Oil Bath Air Cleaner 4.15
Overload Springs 10.20
A.C. Oil Filter 8-.50
Handy Governor 4.65
Fender Well 18.00
Paint Truck 15.00
7 32x6 8 Ply Tires and 108.23
Tubes
$ 1088T
Less Discount 37.37
Total $1051.56
Standard equipment includes spare wheel and front bumper.
Above quotation subject to sales tax.
Delivery immediately upon receipt of order.
Standard Auto Body Work, Inc.:
One new unit, with revisions as you have outlined; using53-7'
St. Paul Hoist, mounted extra low; all in strict accordance with
your specifications:
Body and Hoist complete per your specifications 4640.00
Federal Tax 2!2x/. 16.00
3% Calif. Sales Tax 19.68
Labor installing body and mounting hoist 55.00
Total Cost 77-3-0.-ff
Terms of payment: Cash within 5 days after delivery or regular
Bank of America financing terms.
Said bids were considered by the Council and upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, it was unanimously order-
ed that the bids of H. D. McNeer and Standard Auto Body Works, Inc.,
be accepted, and the bids of Mack International Motor Truck Corpora-
tion be rejected, and that the Cit ,; Attorney prepare a. formal resolu-
tion to such effect for presentation to the Council at this meeting.
Mr. Pierson of Pierson-DeLane, Ing., appeared before the Council and
suggested that the Chief of Police of the City be authorized and
directed tc supervise the Construction and operation of the radio
equipment of the Police Department purchased from said Company and
for and on behalf of the' City to apply for all required permits to
construct and operate said radio equipment and to sign all, pecees-
ary applications and documents required to obtain such permits end
upon motion of Councilman $,drum, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
Resolution No.573 of the City Council granting such authority to
the Chief of Police was unanimously adopted.
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Mr. Pierson then offered the City the temporary use of an experimental
radio set for motorcycles, without cost to the City, for testing and
Observation and for improving and perfecting the equipment for praetical
use, which offer was thankfully accepted by the Mayor.
The City Attorney having pre�ared a form of resolution for the purchase
of a new one and one-half (1-�) ton motor truck chassis with cab from H.D.
McNeer, doing buisness as Plaza Garage, and body and hoist from Standard
Auto Body Works, Inc., as set' forth hereinabove, the same was presented
and read and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Scrum, said resolution, being Resolution No.574 of the City Council, was
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes;- Councilmen Murray, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd
Noes: Councilman Pershing and Cliffton
Absent: None
Councilman Plymire not voting.
A copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Zoning Soard of the City Plann-
ing Commission held January 2, 1941, at 10:45 o'clock A.M. certified by
the Secretary of said Board, reporting the action of the Board upon the
application of the Palm Springs Field Club, L.J. Anderson and Margaret
Anderson for special permit from the Zoning Beaad for an additional use,
namely commercial roller skating and dancing in District E-2 in accordance
with subdivision (8) of Section 6 of Ordinance No. 75 of the City of Palm
Springs at the grounds of the Palm Springs Field Club situated in Section
13, -Township--4 South, Range- 4 East, S. B. B. & M:, was read, said minutes
stating that the said application was called for hearing and that the
special permit so applied for was granted by the Zoning Board, subject,
however, to all of the provisions of said Ordinance No. 75 including those
set forth in Section 17 thereof, which require that the said additional :,
special use be conducted upon premises not Tess than five acres in extent
at all times, and that no building or structures 'be erected closer than
100 feet to any dwelling, guest ranch, school or street or way (other than
an alley) . The special permit for, additional use was also made subject to
the following provisions of the amendment to said Section 17 of Ordinance
No. 75 recommended to the City Council by the Planning Commission at its
meeting of December 5, 1940, and which require that said special and
additional use be conducted without the storage, sale, giving away or dis-
pensing of any alcholic beverages on the premises.
An upon motion of Councilman, Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
Resolution No. 575 of the City Council, approving the action of the Zon-
ing Board in such matter, was unanimously adopted.
A copy of the minutes of a meeting,of the City Planning Commission held
December 5, 1940, at 4:00 o'clock p,.Dq.`., certified by the Secretary of
the Planning Commission and containing recitals of the action of the
Commission on proposed changes of zone, changes of permitted uses, and
change of scope of authority of the Zoning Board under Ordinance No. 75,
as per notice thereof published in The Limelight, a weekly newspaper of
general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City of
Palm Springs in its issue of November 14, 1940, and set forth in the
minutes of the meeting of said Commission held November 12, 1940, and
recommending to the City Council the adopting and making effective an
ordinance emending Ordinance No. 75 adopted December 13, 1939, substantial-
ly in the form of proposed ordinance set forth in said minutes to emend
Section 4(k) of said Ordinance No. 75, to change the classifications of
lands described as
Lots 19, 20, 21, 22 and the South half
of Lot 23 in Block 16 of Palm Springs, as per
Map recorded in Book 9, Page 432 of Maps,
Records of San Diego County, California, are
hereby placed in and shall be subject to the
regulations of District 'R-4, as provided by
said ordinance.
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amend Section 4(p) of said Ordinance No. 75 to change the classifica-
tions of lands described as
Lots la, 3a, 3a and 4a (being the Southerly
halves of said lots), and also Lots 19 and
20, all in Section 23, Township 4 South,
Range 4 East, S. B.B. & M. are hereby
placed in and shall be subject to the regu-
lations of District E-2, as provided by said
ordinance.
and amend Section 17 of said Ordinance No. 75 to read as follows':
^ ATHLETIC, SPORT AND RECREATION CLUBS OR ENTERPRISES, OPEN TO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC AND OPERATED ON A COMMERCIAL BASIS, in trie E- s r ct,
upon condition that 1 a building site containing not less than five
acres be provided, and (2) no buildings or structures be erected closer
than one hundred feet to any dwelling,guest ranch or school., or to any
street or way other than an alley, (3) that same be conducted without
the storage, sale, giving away or dispensing of any alcholic beverages
on the premises, and (4) that same be only in such reasonable area as
may be designated, by the City Planning Commission for such purposes
from time to time."
Upon advice of the City Attorney, and motion of Councilman Pershing,
seconded by Councilman Shannon, the City Attorney was unanimously
instructed to prepare the necessary notice and order for a hearing on
the said proposed changes in said Ordinance No. 75 for submission to
the City Council at the next meeting thereof. -
An offer by Mrs. H.W. Otis to dedicate a strip of land leading into
the Araby Tract from the State Highway within the City, for- road pur-
poses was referred to the Street Committee for consideration, report
and recommendation.
The City Attorney then presented the application of Palm Springs
Water Company for a franchise �pursuant to the provisions of the Fran-
chise Sales Act of 1905, address to the City Council, which was read
and filed with the Clerk. Thereupon , upon motion of Councilman Shan-
non, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 576 of the City
Council declaring its intention and that it proposes to grant such
franchise under and pursuant to the provisions of said Franchise Sales
Law of 1905, and that it will receive bids therefor and proposes and
intends to award same to the highest and best bidder; that sealed bids
in writing for such franchise will be received by the City at the City
offices, 363 North Palm Canyon Drive, on or before February 19, 1941,
at 5:00 o'clock P. M. and that all such bids shall be opened and read
by the City Clerk before the City Council at 8:00 o'clock P. M. on
February 19, 1941, at its usual place of meeting, 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said 'City; and directing the Clerk of the City Council to
publish in the Limelight, a newspaper of general circulation within the
City, in its issues of January 2nd, 9th and 16th, 1941 , a notice of
application to the City for such franchise and of the intention of the
City Council to grant the same, a copy of which notice was set forth :in
said resolution, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
Mr. Culver Nichols, President of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce,
addressed the Council asking the renewal of the agreement to pay the
Chamber for its services in advertising and publicising the City,
appropriating the sum of $'1,000.00 therefor instead of the $750.00
previously appropriated. Said request was referred to the Finance
Committee for investigation, report and recommendation and for the
preparation of the necessary documents for authorizing such appro-
priation.
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Mr. Walter Martin appeared before the Council to' renew the complaint
against the condition which exists upon the property of A. R. Coffin
at the corner of Arenas and Belardo Roads, and it was ordered that the
Fire and Building Departments make another investigation of the pre-
mises and report to the City Attorney for such action as may be advised.
There was a discussion of unpaid business license taxes and it was or-
dered that the Police Department assist the City Clerk in the Collection
thereof, the Clerk stating however that such assistance was already
being given and that several delinquent payments had been received be-
cause thereof.
The Mayor mentioned that the City Planning Commission had been holding
frequent meetings to discuss zoning requirements of the City and that
it was contemplated to appropriate approximately $$1,000.00 for an en-
gineering survey and expert advice for preparing proposals for smend-
ments of zoning ordinances of the City. During the discussion which
followed Councilman Cliffton recommended that provision be made for a
recording secretary of the Planning Commission to relieve the City
Attorney of the burden of such work which he is now performing.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the meeting
adjourned to January 15, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a
meeting at the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm
Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, January 15, 1941, at
7:30 o'clock P.M., pursuant to adjournment of the adjourned regular
meeting held January 2, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd who presided.
Roll Call: Present; Councilman flacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V, Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Serum
Roy IV. Colegate, City Attorney
Guy Pinney, City Clerk
Absent; Councilman Harry Lawson Plymire
Imediately after roll call Councilman Plymire arrived and partici-
pated in the proceedings of the meeting.
Drafts of the minutes of the sieetings.:of'the'City Council held Decem-
ber -,18, 26, 28, 1941, and January 1, 1941, having been distributed
among the several Councilmen, and there being no correction suggested
were approved as the minutes of said meetings and were ordered copied
in the Minute Book of the City Council.
The following demands were presented, audited, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Serum, were approved and
ordered paid by unanimous vote, to-wit# the a_'firmative votes of
Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, -Serum and
Mayor Boyd;
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From General Fund: Guy Pinney (Petty Cash) 9.74
From Waste Disposal Fund: it it " " 3.00
From Gas Tax Fund: J. L. Jones 41.00 -
Geo. Gardner &-Sons 56.50
E. L. Yeager 93.50
From General Fund: Stockwell c: Binney 488.64
Kocher-Samson 244.52 -
L. Deming Tilton 50.00
Desert Sun 39.69,
From Waste Disposal Fund: " " 34.95
From General Fund: Nevada-California Elec.Corp. 59.16
The Limelight 25.47
From Waste Disposal Fund: it " 14.71
Potter,Hardware 5.56
From Street Fund: " it 7.04
Gilmore Oil Co.- 16.99_
J. D. Adams Co. 12.73
C. G. Lykken 2.06
From General Fund: it to is 11.07
C. V. Knupp 12.00
Union Oil Co. 7.06
Palm Springs Builders Supply 17.63
From Street Fund: " It
" ", 3.06
From General Hand: Palm Springs Water Co. 232.20
A. Carlisle & Co. 9.96
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 27.20
Western Union 4.31
Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc. 12.45
Gilmore Oil Co. 98.12
C. F. Rayburn, Sheriff 16.30
Village Pharmacy 4.32
Helyn's Coffee Shop 23.87
Marcus Cafe 5.58
From Tamarisk Tree Fund: Millard R. Wright 1.50.00
From General Fund: A. I. McCormick 500.00
A. I. McCormick 500.00
Roy W. Colegate 14.45
6.50
" " n 20.82
28.86
27.10
From Tuscany Road Spec. Fund: Street Fund of City of P. S. 46.23
From Via del Norte Spec.Fund: " " " It " " 51._78
From Mel Ave. Spec. Fund; " " ° ", "_ it 97.10
Gas Tax Fund: A. .Riggins 25.00
Street Fund: A. Riggins 21.88
General Fund: J. Claude Roberts 33.88
Committee Reports
There was no report from the Airport, Indian Relations and Flood
Control Committee, but ,the Mayor stated that a representative of the 17.
P. A. from Was!iington, 'D. C., had been in Palm Springs recently and was
much interested in the engineering survey of Section 18 made by City
Engineer Davidson, and stated his belief there would be a favorable
report in Congress upon the pending bill for the Airport lease to the City.
Finance Committee - Councilman Shannon, Chairman
The Committee reported favorably upon the proposal to pay the Palm Springs
Chamber of Commerce the sum of $1,000.00 for advertising and promotion
services and upon motion of the Chairman, Councilman Shannon, seconded by
Councilman Plymire, it was unanimously ordered that the City Attorney draw
a proper agreement with the Chamber for the expenditure of said sum, for
presentation tothe City Council at its next meetingo
There was no report from the General Committee.
Library, Education and Landscaping Committee - Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
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$evised Change Order No. 4 for equipment and built-in shelving to be
installed by the Contractor under the contract for the construction
of the new library building at an additional cost of $936.66 was
presented, and upon motion of the Chairman, Councilman Plymire, second-
ed by Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 577 of the City Council, approv-
ing said Change Order and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute the same for and on behalf of the City was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes= Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
The architect for said building, Mr. John Porter Clark, presented a
form of notice of completion of said building, and upon motion of
Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 578
of the City Council authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign,
verify and file the same whenever instructed to do so by the City
Attorney, was unanimously adopted.
An agreement by Stephen H. Willard granting a revocable license to the
City to construct and maintain underground electric conduits and wires
across the east end of his property at 116 South Palm Canyon Drive in
the City for the purpose of servicing the Welwood Murray Memorial Library
at the Southeast corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Drive was pre-
sented by the Clerk and referred to the committee for report and recommen-
dation.
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Sorum, Chairman:
The City Clerk presented the application of L. J. Anderson for a permit to
conduct- public dances at the Palm Spring Bowl upon the grounds of the
Palm Springs Field Club. The committee made no recommendation thereon and
it was referred to the committee for ,report and recommendation at the next
meeting of the City Council4
There was also presented the application of the Palm Springs Tennis Club
for a permit to conduct public dances at the premises of the Club on
January 21 and February 28, 1941. The Chief of Police having previously
reported favorably upon the applicant, the Com:Uttee reported that the
issuing of said permit would hot be contrary to the public peace, safety,
health, morals or general welfare and recommended the granting of said
application. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 579 of the City Council, granting said
permit, was unanimously adopted.
The application of Los Compadres, an unincorporated organization interested
in horseback riding, for a permit to conduct a public dance at the Plaza
Cafe January 25, 1941, was then presented. The Chief of Police having
previously reported favorably upon the applicant, the committee for the
same reasons stated in regard to the application of the Palm Springs
Tennis Club, recomi.ended the granting of said application. Thereupon,
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Re-
solution No. 580 of the City Council granting said permit but requiring
the payment of the fee for filing said application and the license tax
for said dance was unanimously adopted.
There being no report from the Chief of Police upon the application of
William H. Niendorff to conduct public dances at 239 North Palm Canyon
Drive, which was then presented, the committee made no report thereon,
and it was ordered that the committee make an investigation thereof and
report with recommendations at the next meeting of the City Council.
The application of Joseph Abodara heretofore presented, to conduct public
dances at No. 319 North Palsa Canyon Drive, within the City, nightly for
limited time during remainder of 1940-1941 season beginning immediately
and ending on the date specified in said application, then came on for
consideration. The Chief of Police having previously reported that he
knew of no reason why such permit should not be granted, and having ex-
plained that his investigation was confined to checking the character
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of the applicant and records of the Police Department, the Committee re-
ported that the said premises constituted a cafe with on-sale liquor
licenses, and that no public dance had been carried on in said premises
in the past and that after thorough investigation and consideration it
was the unanimous opinion of the Committee that the granting of the re-
quested permit would be contrary to and would not comport with the public
peace, health, safety, morals and general welfare, and the Committee re-
commended that the said application be denied.
Mr. Robert Ransom being present addressed the Council and urged the grant-
ing-of said permit. There being no further comment, upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No.581 of the City
Council that the report of the Committee be accepted and the permit denied
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: 'Councilman Sorum, Shannon, Pershing, Cliffton
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: . Councilman Plymire
Councilman Murray not voting.
Mayor Boyd, in explanation of his attitude as a member of the Council,
said that there was no information on record to indicate that the ap-
plicant was an improper person to obtain a dance permit, therefore the
denial of the application could only be based upon a finding that the
location of the premises was not satisfactory for dancing. He further
stated that he believed it the Council's duty to safeguard the public
welfare by preventing such an activity along the sidewalks of Palm
Canyon Drive, in order to prevent the development of a street carnival
atmosphere. It was his opinion that should dancing be permitted at
Abodara's Waikiki restaurant, at least three of four other restaurants
within the area of two blocks on the same street would apply for dance '
permits and be entitled to them. The resultant change in our Palm
Canyon Drive entertainment activity would be undesirable.
A letter from the Frances S. Stevens School requesting changes of and
additional parking zone markings on the curbs along the school property,
received by the Clerk, was referred to the Committee.
Upon the request of the Chief of Police and the motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 582 of the
City Council, appointing Russell L. Jaloff a police officer of the
City, but without change of salary, was unanimously adopted.
Street Committee - Councilman Pershing, Chairman;
The Committee reported upon the proposed supplemental agreement with
the Board of Public Works to permit the construction by private con-
tract of concrete curbs at the intersection of Indian Avenue and
Amado Road, and on the west side of Indian Avenue between Arenas and
Baristo Roads and the payment therefor from gas tax funds, and upon
the motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 583 of the City Council, authorizing the Mayor end
City Council; to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City''
was unanimously adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the Committee end the motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 584 of the
City Council, appropriating $50.00 from the Gas Tax Fund to erect a
temporary barrier at the terminus of Baristo Road on the east side
of Indian Avenue as a warming sign, and ordering, the doing of said
work by the Street Department, was adoptedby the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen, Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Idayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
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The Committee also recommended that studies be made to determine the-
proper method and cost of permanent works for protection from flood
damage at said place, and the providing of funds to pay for same.
Mr. Pershing also reported as follows:
Mr. E. Q. Sullivan, district engineer for the State Highway Depart-
ment, with two of his engineers, toured the town last week with the
Mayor, City Engineer, Street Superintendent and members of the Flood
Control Committee.
We went first to Tachevah Wash at its intersection with Palm
Canyon Drive. We asked that the dip in the highway be deepened to
allow the water to flow more freely into our new project along the
school property on Via Valmonte, to help eliminate the present flooded
conditions on the highway. Mr. Sullivan stated he could not help us
in this matter as it was the policy of the highway department not to
construct any dips in their hirhways due to the traffic hazard and
the fact that the engineers were personally liable for damages in
case of an accident and not the State. He did suggest that we align
the present mouth of the Tachevah ditch on the west side of the high-
way with the boundaries of our new project on the east side so that
the water would flow across in a direct line and more to the north
than at present and this would help the drainage somewhat in flood
time across the highway. His only other suggestion was that a
bridge be built clear across the highway at this point, the water
passing underneath and of course eliminating all flood conditions.
He estimated that this would cost around $10,000 and would have to
be asked for in the State budget and would probably be two years be-
fore any action would be taken by the State.
Next in line was Tahquitz bridge where the northwest abutment
had been rather badly washed away due to the water making a new
channel during the last rain. Mr. Sullivan stated he would have
a crew and equipment in shortly and they would remedy this, by re-
moving the excess rock in the center of the channel and depening
it.
We went on to the Palm Canyon-Araby Wash and met Mr. Hillary
of Cathedral City and Mr. Cree who talked the flood situation over
with Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan agreed that it was bad but stated
that the cost of any real permanent improvement was so much that he
was quite sure the State , would not attempt it and that this same
situation is met on almost every road except the main highway in
both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and he held little hope
that there would be State aid but thought perhaps the County might
be able to give some attention to the proper control of these
waters. We showed him where the water had run rampant over amny
acres of land and the highway, where huge piles of sand lined the
road for hundreds of yards, but I don't believe he was much im-
pressed.
Pursuant to the Committee's report the Street Superintendent was
instructed to obtain plans and estimates of the cost of realigning
the revetment of Tachevah Wash on the west side of Palm Canyon Drive
with the wall of the new Flood Control project on Via Valmonte.
Committee also requested that the Street Superintendent be instruct-
edto prepare a project statement for continuation of the necessary }
further improvement of the Tachevah Wash Flood Control work along
Indian Avenue from Via Valmonte south to and across Indian Avenue
at Alejo Road where the water runs into the Indian drains<;e ditch,
such work to be paid for from Gas Tax Funds, and it was so ordered.
In adnnection therewith, a. letter from Frances S. Stevens was pre-
sented stating that the School District would not be ableto eon-
tribute toward the cost of such work, as it had been requested to
do.
Councilman Pershing also reported that Mr. Ruben Miller had offered
to donate two date palms to the City if the City would pay the cost
of removing them from his property, and that he took the cost of
moving the palms up with Mr. Millard Wright, who informed him that
he did not think it would be wgi-th while to the City to put the
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palms in a permanent location as it had been found that date palms
do not do well after transplanting and several have had to be re-
moved this past year. The soil is too gravelly and the secondary
roots rot. This condition is now under study at the University of
California Agricultural School, but in view of the statement by
Mr. Wright, the Committee recommends that we do not accept the palms
and that the City Clerk 'write Mr.- Miller a letter thanking him for
his offer andexplaining the reason it cannot be accepted; and it
was so ordered.
Upon the conclusion of Councilman Pershing's report, a letter from
the Frances S., Stevens School requesting permission to erect a wall
on top of the storm protection wall recently erected on Granvia Val-
monte, along the north line of the school property; and calling
attention to the hazard created by the fairly high flood control
curb adjacent to the pedestrial ramp on Palm Canyon Drive at Granvia
Valmonte, was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Pershing,
seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No.565 of the City Coun-
eil,consenting to the construction of said wall by the School Dis-
trict, was unanimously adopted. The alleged hazardous condition
of the pedestriin ramp and wall was referred to the Street Committee.
The offer of Mrs. H. W. Otis is to dedicate land to the City for street
purposes having been referred to the City Planning Commission and by
it referred to the Street Committee for investigation, there was no
action to be had thereon at this meeting.
The request of Mr. Armstead for approval of his proposal to sell
American flags to be placed along the curbs on Palm Canyon Drive on
patriotic holidays having been referred to the City Planning Commis-
sion and no report having been received from the Commission, no action
was had thereon by the Council.
A request by L. J. Anderson for a reduction of license tax for conduct-
ing a skating rink in the Palm Springs Bowl at 'the Field Club grounds
was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by
Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 586 of the City Council, reducing
said tax for the period from date to June 30, 1941, to $20.00 under
the authority contained in Subsection (b) of Section J of the License
Tax Ordinance, was ,adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: None
A report from the City Planning Commission upon the request of Mr.
A. J. Jenner for the establishment andmaintenance of a place of
business Fcr selling fresh fruits and juices at 1516-63 North Palm
Canyon Drive, situated in District C-1 as established by Ordinance
No. 75 of the City of Palm Springs, being the Palm Springs Land Use
Ordinance, and recommending the granting of said request,was pre-
sented, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Pershing, Resolution No- 587 of the City Council that said business
is a similar enterprise of the same class as permitted in said District
C-1, as enumerated in Subsection (2) (a) of Section 11 of said Ordi-
nance, which in the opinion of the City Council is not more obnoxious or
detrimental to the particular community than the enterprises and busi-
nesses enumerated in said Subsection, was adopted by unanimous vote.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. 586 of the City Council authorizing the Superintendent
of the Waste Disposal Department to employ an additional helper for
the Department and to assign one of the helpers to duty of driver, as
of January 17,, 1940, at the scale of wages for helpers and drivers,
payable from the,Waste Disposal Fund as established by Resolution No.
518 of the City Council adopted at the meeting thereof held 14ovember
13; 1940, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum end Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 589 of the City Council, authorizing and instructing
John Sprague, Jr., City Treasurer, to make reports to the Bureau of
Internal Revenue and ,State Franchise Tax_ Commissioner of earnings of
City employees, required by the Federal Income Tax law of 1940, was
unanimously adopted.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
Resolution No. 590 of the City Council, authorizing the City Clerk
to present Land Use Ordinance booklets, one each, to Councilman Ply-
mire, the Federal Housing Bureau, and the Loan Department of Bank of
America National Trust and Savings Association, free of charge, was
unanimously adopted.
Councilman Plymire complained that the noise in the late evening and
early morning hours at Happy's Place, No. 574 Indian Avenue, a cafe
where alcholic beverages are dispensed, created a nuisance, and the
Public Safety Committee was requested to make an investigation and
report thereon to the City Council.
The City Planning Commission having held public hearings on November
25, 1940, and December 5, 1940, in regard to proposed changes in
zoning, changes of permitted uses and changes of scope of authority
of the Zoning Board under Ordinance No. 75, at which hearings all
persons interested and the general public were afforded an opportunity
to be heard; and having certified to the City Council the summaries of
said hearings and its findings and recommendations upon the said
matters which were the subject thereof, to-wit; the amendment and
supplementing of said Ordinance No. 75 as follows:
(a) To amend Section 4(k) of Ordinance No. 75 of the
City of Palm Springs (being the Palm Springs Land Use
Ordinance, adopted December 13, 1939) classifying the
lands in Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 4 East,
S. B. B. & M. as per Map Sheet 11 of the Official Zoning
,dap of said ordinance by the following changes of class-
ifications of-land zoned therein:
Lots 19, 20, 21, 22 and the South half
of Lot 23 in Block 16 of Palm Springs,
as per Map recorded in Book 9, page 432
of Maps, Records of San Diego County,
California, are hereby placed in and
shall be subject to the regulations of
District R-4, as provided by said ordin- f
Once.
(b) To amend Section 4(p) of said Ordinance No. 75 of the
City of Palm Springs classifying the lands in Section 23,
Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B. & M. as per Map
Sheet 16 of the Official Zoning Map of said ordinance by the
following changes of classifications of ,land zoned therein:
Lots la, 2a, 3a, and 4a (being the
Southerly halves of said lots), and
also Lots, 19 and 20, all in Section 23,
Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B.
B. & M. are hereby placed in and shall
be subject to the regulations of District
E-2, as provided by said ordinance.
(c) To amend Section 14 of said Ordinance No. 75 of the
City of Palm Springs so that the last two paragraphs of
said Section, 14' shall read as follows:
"ATHLETIC, SPORT AND RECREATION CLUBS OR ENTERPRISES,OPEN
-TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OPERATED ON A COMMERCIAL BASIS, in
the E-2 District, upon condition that (1) a building site
containing not less than five acres be provided, and (2)
no buildings or structures be erected closer than One Hundred
feet to any dwelling, guest ranch or school, or to any street
or way than an alley, (3) that same be conducted without
the storage, sale, giving away or dispensing of any alcohlic
beverages on the premises, and (4) that same be only in such
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reasonable area as may be designated by the City Planning
Commission for such purposes from time to time"
STORAGE GARAGES, in the R-4 District."
and the City Council desiring to hold a further hearing on the said matters
as provided by law; upon motion of Councilman Shannon,seconded by Councilman
Pershing, Resolution No. 591 of the City Council, ordering a'public hearing
before the City Council upon each of the said matters at which all persons
interested and the general public shall be given an opportunity to be heard,
and setting the said hearing for February 5, 1941, at eight o'clock P. M.
at the place where the City Council usually meets, to-wit, the City
Council Chambers, No 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
California, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish
once in the Limelight, a weekly newspaper of general circulation,
printed, published and circulated in the City of Palm Springs, in its
issue of Janusery 16, 1941, a notice of said hearing as set forth in
said Resolution, was unanimously adopted.
The secretary of the City Planning Commission presented the recommen-
dation and request of the Commission that Mr. L. Deming 'Tilton, a city
planning engineer, be employed by the City pursuant to a letter from
Mr. Tilton directed to the Chairman of the City Planning Commission
and dated December 30, 1940, attached to said request under the terms
designated-as Proposal B and the addenda attached to said letter dated
January 14, 1941, bearing the signature of Mr. Tilton and incorporating
the same into the said proposal set forth in his letter of December
30th, the said Proposal B and Addenda being as follows?
Proposal B - Covering the preparation of a general plan
of streets for the undeveloped sections of The City,
w t part car reference to the i— mmediate problems of
fe_etion�—
Assuming the ability and willingness of the city to furnish
working quarters, essential equipment and survey data, and
assume all traveling and living expenses, I '-Would propose
the following budget for this survey and planning
study -
For services of consultant @ $50.00 per day . . . 0500
For services of local engine,er.@ $'50.00 per week . 200
For printing of report . . . . . . . 200
Total
This would contemplate preparation and delivery to the City
Planning Commission of a report which could be adopted as a
master plan for the main thoroughfares of the City and a de-
tailed plan for Section 14which could be published separately,
if desired, in the interest of expediting action for the pro-
tection of the, public interest in and around this Section.
If these proposals are not clear, I shall be glad to amplify them or ex-
plain them on the occasion of my next visit to Palm Springs. The Plan-
ning Commission may take each of these proposals as a maximum allowance
for, the work. It may be possible to complete the assignment in each case
for a smaller sum.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) L. Deming Tilton
SUGGESTIONS REGARDING MASTER PLAN
1. DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN OF MAIN HIGHKAYS AND PRIMARY CROSS STREETS
AND DRIVES
2. RIGHTS OF WAY ON SECTION LINES BORDERING INDIAN RESERVATION.
vg.
A. PRECISE PLAN COVERING 160 ACRES OF NEST HALF OF SECTION 14, INDIAN
RESE�ON BORDERING INDIAN AVENUE
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B- SUGGESTIONS FOR ZONING ENTIRE FRONTAGE OF SECTION 14, ON RAMON ROAD.
C. SUGGESTIONS FOR CONTROL OF UNCLASSIFIED LANDS IN BALANCE OF SECTION
14 - SECTION 22 - SECTION 26- SECTION 24 -SECTION 18 -SECTION2.
4. RECOMMENDATIONS RELATIVE TO PARK AREAS.
5. SUGGESTIONS FOR CONTROL OF HIGHWAY FRONTAGE ON THE PROPOSED NEW
STATE HIGHWAY CUT-OFF.,
6. CREATING OF ADDITIONAL AREA FOR GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AS C-3.
7. SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN FOR HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Persh-
ing, Resolution No. 592 of the City Council, employing Mr. Tilton accord-
ing to said proposal B and Addenda and providing in addition thereto that
money sufficient to compensate Mr. Tilton according to said Proposal and
an additional sum sufficient to pay the traveling expenses of himself and
his assistant and a sum not exceeding J6.00 a day for hotel expenses for
each of them, be appropriated for such purposes from the General Fund,
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes ; Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
- Noes: None
Absent: None
A communication from the Zoning Board of the City Planning Commission,
reporting that said board at a hearing thereon held January 15, 1941,
had approved the supplemental application of L. J. Anderson for per-
mission to maintain a contemplated building (plans of which had there-
tofore been submitted to said Board), upon the premises leased by said
Anderson from the Palm Springs Field Club, Incorporated, described in
the application filed with said Board, as a-public skating rink and
dance hall, upon the condition that the main and only public entrance
to said building face East, placing the said entrance more than 100
feet from the nearest public street, which is Sunrise Way, and that
the said Board had not acted upon the additional request of said Ander-
son for maintaining said building on a parcel of land less than five
acres in area preserving to the applicant the right to apply for relief
in that respect at a future time. And upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 593 of the City Council,
approving and adopting said report of the Zoning Board, was unanimously
adopted.
A communication from the Chief of Police reporting to the City Council
that Police Officer J. Claude Roberts had been discharged from the Palm
Springs Police Department as of January 7, 1941, was presented, and
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded,by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 594 of the City Council, approving the said discharge
of Officer Roberts was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Sorum, Resolution No. 595 of the City Council ordering payment to
Officer J. Claude Roberts from the General Fund of the salary earned
by him from January 1, 1941, to and including the time of his discharge,
to-wit, January 7, 1941, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent:None
Councilman Cliffton presented an analysis by the City Clerk of additional
work which would be necessary if payments of salaries of City employees
were made semi-monthly and of the impracticability of such semi-monthly
payments, and recommended that the same be not attempted.
Thereupon, upon potion duly made and seconded and unanimously adopted,
the meeting adjourned. �\
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Minutes of Special Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
city of Palm Springs, California
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a special
meeting at the Council Chambers No 480 North Palm Canyon Drive in said
City on January 23, 1941 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. pursuant to call by the
Hon. Philip L. Boyd, Mayor, dated January 23, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney-Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Raymond It. Sorum
The Clerk read the call by the Mayor as follows:-
CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL_
OF THE -
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.
To the members of the 'City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California.
Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Mayor of the City
of Palm Springs, do hereby 'call a special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, to be held at
8:00 o'clock P. M., Thursday, January 23, 1941, at the Council
Chambers, No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City„ such
being the place where the City Council is accustomed and by ordi-
nance-h required to hold meetings, to receive the report and
recommendations of the City Planning►Commission re-
(A) Establishing front setback line along the westerly
boundry of Section 14, Township 4 South, Range 4
East, S. B.H. & M., within, said City for purposes
of Ordinance No. 75;
(B) And the placing westerly rectangular 165 feet of said
Section 14 in District C-2 under ,said Ordinance No.75,
(C) And to take proper and- advisable action thereon including
the setting of a date for a hearing before the City
Council under the Planning Act of 1929, and giving notice
`thereof.
WITNESS my hand this 23rd day of January, 1941.
Philip L. Boyd.
ayor, City of Palm Springs,CaT�rornia
There was then presented the consents in writing of members of the
City Council filed with the City Clerk prior to the meeting as follows,-
CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE
I, the undersigned, member of the City Council of the
City of Palm Springs, hereby consent ,to -the holding o£-
a special meeting of the City Council of the City of
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Palm Springs at the Council Chambers, No. 480 North Palm
Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm Springs, at 8:00 o'clock
P.M., January 23, 1941, for the purpose and to consider
and act upon the matters specified in the call and notice for
such meeting made and signed by the Honorable Philip L.
Boyd, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on January 23,
1941, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged, and
I hereby waive all further notice of such meeting.
Witness my hand,
Philip L. Boyd
H. wson ym re
F. V. Shannon
Bacon Cliffton
Robert D. rray
Frank E. Pershing
Also a telegraphic Communication from Councilman Sorum as follows;-
PASADENA CALIF 606P JAN
Guy Pinney
City Hall PS
I Hereby consent to holding of a special meeting of City
Council of City of Palm Springs called for eight o'clock
PM January 23, 1941, for the following purposes. To receive
report of City Planning Commission regarding establishing
front set back line along the Westerly Boundry of Section
14 within said City for purposes of Ordinance 75; and the
placing of Westerly rectangular 165 feet of said section 14
in district C 2 under said Ordinance, and to take proper
and advisable action thereon including setting of date for
hearing before City Council and giving notice thereof.
Raymond M Sorum
634P
Said call, consents and telegram having been examined by the members of the
Council present at the meeting and being considered sufficient for the
purposes thereof the meeting was unanimously declared duly convened.
There was then presented the certified summaries of hearings, findings,
and recommendations of the City Planning Bommission from which it appeared
that said Planning Commission had held public hearings on January 2, 1941
and January 15, 1941, in regard to proposed comprehensive and detailed
zoning and provisions of land use plan for the West 2 of the West a of
Section 14, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B. k M., including the
determining and ,eomputing of front, rear and side yards, building site
areas and designations of front, side and rear property lines, and other
matters, at which hearings all persons interested and the general public
were afforded on opportunity to be heard; and that said Planing Commission
recommended for inclusio- in the Land use Ordinance provisions namely:
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(a) That the front property line of the building sites
along the Westerly boundry of Section 14, Township
4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B. &, M., for the pur-
poses of administration and application of Ordin-
ance No. 75 of the City, be established and deter-
mined as a line parallel to and lying forty feet i'
Easterly of the West boundry line of said section;
(b) That the Westerly rectangular 165 feet of the said
Section 14 be placed in and made subject to the
regulations applicable to District "C-2" under the
said Ordinance No. 75, said land is now classified
as District "U" under said ordinance,
and the City Council desiring to hold a further hearing on the said
matters as provided by law; upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded
by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 596 of the City Council ordering a
public hearing before the City Council upon said matters at which all
persons interested and the general public shall be given an opportunity
to be heard, and setting the said hearing for February 11, 1941, at
8:00 o'clock P.M., at the place where the, City Council usually meets,
to-wit, the City Council, Chambers, No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive,
Palm Springs, California, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk
to publish once in the Limelight, a weekly newspaper of general
circulation, printed published and circulated in the City of Palm
Springs, in its issue of January 23, 1941, a notice of said hearing
as set forth in said Resolution No. 596, was adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit;-
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing and Sorum
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman
Shannon and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk of the City of�,lm SpELnjs
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Minutes of Special Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs, California
The City Council of the City of, Palm Springs, California, held a
special meeting at the City Council Chambers No 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive in said City, on January 23, 1941 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
pursuant to call by the Hon. Philip L. Boyd, Mayor, dated January
23, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call': Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
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The Clerk read the call by the Mayor as follows:-
CALL AND NOTICE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.
To the members of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California.
Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Mayor of the City
of Palm Springs, do hereby call a special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, to be held at
8:oo o'clock P. M., Thur§day, ,Jsnuary,23, 1941, at the Council
Chambers, No. 460 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, such
being the place where the City Council is accustomed and by
orders required to hold meetings, to receive the report and
recommendations of the City Planning' Commission re-
(A) Establishing front setback line along the westerly
boundry of Section 14, Township 4 South, Range 4
East, S.B.B.&, M., within said City for purposes
of Ordinance No. 76;
(B) And the placing westerly rectangular 165 feet of said
Section 14 in District C-2 under said Ordinance No. 75
(C) And to take proper and advisable action thereon includ-
ing the setting of a date for a hearing before the City
Council under the Planning Act of 1929, and giving notice
thereof.
WITNESS my hand this 23rd day of January, 1941.
Philip L. Boyd
Mayor, City of PalmSprings, California
There was then presented the consents in writing of members of the
City Council filed with the City Clerk prior to the meeting as follows:-
CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE
I, the undersigned, member of the City Council of the
City of Palm Springs, hereby consent to the holding of
a special meeting of the City Council of the City of
Palm Springs at the Council Chambers, No. 480 North Palm
Canyon Drive, in the City of Palm Springs, at 8-00 o'clock
P. M., January 23, 1941, for the purpose and to consider
and act upon the matters specified in the call and notice for
such meeting made and signed by the Honorable Philip L.Boyd,
Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on January 23, 1941,service
of which notice is hereby acknowledged, and I hereby waive all
further notice of such meeting.
Witness my hand,
Philip L. Boyd.
H. Lawson Plymire
F.V. Shannon
Bacon L. Cliffton
Robert D. Murray
Frank E. Pershing
Also a telegraphic communication from Councilman Sorum as follows:-
PASADENA CALIF 606P JAN
Guy Pinney City Hall PS
I hereby consent to holding of a special meeting of City Council
of City of Palm Springs called for eight o*clock PM January 23,
1941, for the following purposes. To receive report of City
Planning Commission regarding establishing front set back line
along the Westerly Boundry of Section 14 within said City for
purposes of Ordinance 75; and the placing of Westerly rectangular
165 feet of said section 14 in district C2 under said Ordinance,
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and to take proper and advisable action thereon
including setting of date for hearing before the
City Council and ,giving notice thereof.
Raymond M Sorum 630
Said call, consents and telegram having been axamined by the
members of the Council present at the meeting and being consider-
ed sufficient for: the purposes thereof the meeting was unanimously
declared duly convened.
There was then presented the certified summaries of hearings,
findings, and recommendations of the City Planning Commission
from which it appeared that said Planning Commission had held
public hearings on January 2, 1941 and January 15, 1941, in
regard to proposed comprehensive and detailed zoning and pro-
visions of land use plan for the West 2 of the West 2 of Sec-
tion 14, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S.B.B.& M., including
the determining and computing of front, rear and side yards,
building site areas and designations of front, side and rear
property lines, and other matters, at which hearings all per-
sons interested and the general public were afforded an opportu-
nity to be heard; and that said Planning Commission recommend-
ed for the inclusion in the land use Ordinance provisions namely:
(a) That the front property line of the building sites along
the Westerly boundry of Section 14, Township 4 South,
Range 4 East, S.B.B.& M., for the purposes of administrat-
ion and application of Ordinance No. 75 of the City,be
established and determined as a line parallel to and
lying forty feet Easterly of the West boundry lime of
said section;
(ti) That the Westerly rectangular 165 feet of the said
Section 14 be placed in and made subject to the
regulations applicable to District "C-2" under the
said Ordinance No. 75, said land in:now.classified as
District "U" under said Ordinance,
and the City Council desiring to hold a further hearing on the said
matters as provided by law; upon motion of Councilman Shannon,secon.d-
ed by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 596 of the City Council
ordering a public hearing before the City Council upon said matters
at which all, persons interested and the general public shall be given
an opportunity to be heard, and setting the said hearing for February
11, 1941, at 8:00 otclock P. M., at the place where the City Council
usually meets, to-wit, the City Council Chambers, No 480 North Pal:{:
Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Califonia, and authorizing and directing
the City Clerk to publish once in The Limelight, a weekly newspaper
of general circulation, printed published and circulated in the City
of Palm Springs, in its issue of January 23, 1941, a notice of said
hearing as set forth in said Resolution No.596, was adopted by the
following vote,to-wit;-
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Pershing and Sorum
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman
Shannon and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned.
Ci y C erc of P lm prings, Ca onus
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the
regular meeting for the month of February, 1941, at the City Council
Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City,on
Wednesday, February 5, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the said day be-
ing the first Wednesday of the said month of February.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Invocation by Councilman Murray.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Scrum
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent:Councilman Pershing
Councilman Plymire
The Treasurer's report for the month of January, 1941, was presented,
examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk,
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held January
2nd and 15th, 1941, having been distributed amongst the several Council-
men, were approved as the minutes of the meetings and were ordered to be
copied in the Minute Book of the City Council.
The following claims were presented and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Scrum, were approved and ordered paid
by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton,
Murray, Shannon Sorum and Mayor Boyd;
From General Fund: Guy Pinney 225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
J.F. Davidson 10.00
John Sprague Jr. 40.00
Charles J.Burket 200.00
Nathan H. Basson 60.00
Ralph Nesmith 1.00
Maida Harnden 45.00
Winifred C. Chapman 110.00
From Street Fund: Henry Lotz 100.00
G. K. 'Sanborn 200.00
Phil 'Gardella 120.00
From General Fund: Earl Maynard 47.37
William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
N.H. Harstad 300.00
.Max Belanger 175.00
Norman H. Powell 150.00
LeRoy Helll 150.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 150.00
Jim Maynard 150.00
Frank Lewis 150.00
James Dugan 150.00
From In Lieu License F. D. Switzer 150.00
Tax: C. S. Howard 150.00
From General Fund: Russell L. Jaloff 100.00
Waste Disposal Carl McNealy 150.00
Fund: Maids. Harnden 45.00
Frank Honeycutt 142.00
Frank Britton 131.00
Victor Campbell 142.00
David Miller 135.68
Floyd Croft 67.40
David Jones 19.00
Carl McNealy 30.00
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From General Fund: Southern California Gas Co. 35.66
From Waste Disposal Fund: " it If
It 1.00
Nevada-California Electric
Corp. 30.15
From General Fund: " to It 53.00
California Water & Telph. Co. 56.40
From Street Fund: A. Riggins 5.00
J. P. Sandeffer 32.50
From Gas Tax Fund: it It It
2 .50
Street Fund 6.70
PalmSprings Builder Supply 28.73,
From Street Fund: ", of it It
5.15
Davidson & Fulmer 47.25
From Tachevah Flood Control
Fund: Davidson & Fulmer 142.60
From Street Fund: Texas Co. 2•09
Harold I. Smith 1.50
Gilmore Oil Co. 38.12
J. D. Adams Co. 12.73
Riverside Blueprint Shop 4.39
From Waste Disposal Fund: Potter Hardware 16.22
C. G. Lykken 19.46
From General Fund: it " it 21.04
From Waste Disposal Fund.: Plaza Garage B8.85
Standard Oil Co. 30.32
Richfield Oil Co. 22.32
From General Fund': Bank of America 92.71
it It a 131.10
it If If 177.35
From Tamarisk Tree Fund: Millard R. Wright 51.50
Lawrence Crossley 36.31 From Library Bldg. Fund. Chas, G. Chamberlin 2630.14
From General Fund: C.E. Cruncleton 10.00
Palms Springs Pipe & Supply 797.22;
Standard Oil Co. 3.61
Desert Sun 72.51
Gilmore Oil Co 28.61
From in Lieu License `Pax
- _ Fund: - Gilmore Oil Co. - - - 3.71 - - -
Rubidoux Motor Co. 3.75
From General Fund: " It " 1.54
Helyn Adams 13.15
From Liquor License Tax Fund; . It " 2 .17
From General. Fund: Plaza Garage 44.62
Eastman Kodak Stores Inc. 3.80
J. G. Nerad 67.36
The demand of E. L. Yeager for, payment for public works completed by
him,consisting of the improvement of flood control channel of Tachevah
Wash between Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Avenue on Granvia Valmonte,
under contract dated November 25, 1940, was presented and it appearing
that said works were completed January 4, 1941, and Notice of Complet-
ion filed January 11, 1941, and that the total amount owing t6 the
contractor according to measurements of quantities and unit contract
prices including extras was $3197.20, upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 597 of the
City Council accepting said works and ordering the payment to said
contractor at the present time of the sum of t2877.48, being 90% of
said amount owing and the further sum of �319.72 upon the expiration
of thirty five days after the filing of said Notice of Completion,all
from the General Fund, provided no claim for liens for labor or material
are filed, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Shannon ,Sorun
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Pershing and Plymire.
The City Clerk was instructed to send a bill to the Desert School District
for the remainder of its five-eights portion of the costs of said work and
extras,ind including engineering costs,tetaling the sum of ;'iji514.36.
387
Mr. Earl Gray, proprietor of Royal Palms Hotel, and Mr. Dale Johnson,
representing the Greyhound Bus Line, appeared before the City Council
and requested a rearrangement of the loading zones in front of the
Royal Pe.lms Hotel site on the East side of Palm Canyon Drive and
accomodations for loading and unloading bus passengers, which was
referred to the Public Safety Committee for investigation, report
- and recommendation.
Councilman Plymire arrived and participated in the proceedings.
TLYT ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amend-
ing Section 4(k), 4(p),and 17 of Ordinance No. 75, adopted December 13,
1939."was introduced by Councilman Plymire and read in full and filed
with the City Clerk for further action of the Council.
Councilmen Plymire thereupon introduced an ordinance entitled "An
Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amending Sections 4(1) and Add-
ing a New Subdivision nvmbered 3(f) of Ordinance No. 75 of said City„,'
being the Palm Springs Land Use Ordinance, adopted December 13, 1930."
the title of which was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Cliffton the further reading of said Ordinance was
waived by unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative voted of Councilman
Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
The hour of 8:00 o'clock P.M. having arrived, the City Council proceed-
ed to hold the public hearing set for this time and place by Resolution
No. 591 of the City Council, adopted January 15, 1941, upon the recommend-
ations of the City Planning Commission for changes of zone and for amend-
ments of Ordinance No. 75 of the City, specified in said Resolution.
The Affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing in The Limelight,
a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in
the City of Palm Springs in its issue of January 16, 1941, was presented
and filed Witt the Clerk. No person appeared to protest said changes nor
amendments and no protests thereof having been filed, the Council proceed-
ed to consider the report and findings of the City Planning Commission and
recommendations for said changes and amendments and being fully informed
with respect thereto, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by
Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 598 of the City Council determining that
said changes and amendments are proper and reasonable and not contrary to
public safety, morals, health or welfare and that the City Council does
approve and recommend the same and recommending that said Ordinance and
its accompanying maps be amended accordingly, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Shannon, Plymire,Sorum
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Pershing.
Immediately upon the completion 'of the foregoing hearing, the City Council
proceeded to hold the public hearing set for the same time and place by
Resolution No. 596 of the City Council, adopted January 23, 1941, upon
the recommendations of the City Planning Commission for changes of zone
and for amendments of Ordinance No. 75 of the City as follows:
The affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing in the Limelight,
a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in
the City of Palm Springs in its issue of January 23, 1941, was presented
and filed with the City Clerk. No person appeared to protest said changes
nor amendments and no protests thereof having been filed, the Council
proceeded to consider the report and findings of the City Palnning Com-
mission and recommendations for said changes and amendments and being
fully informed with respect thereto, upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman THurray, Resolution No. 599 of the City Council
determining that said changes and amendments are proper and reasonable
and not contraryto public safety, morals, health or welfare and that the
City Council does approve and recommend the same and recommending that
said Ordinance and its accompanying maps be amended accordingly, was
adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Shannon, Plymire, Sorum
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Pershing.
Committee Reports:
388
Airport, Indian Relations and Flood Control, Councilman Murray, Chairman:
There was no report by the Committee but Mayor Boyd informed the Council
that he had been advised that a Bill appropriating approximately 'YN470,000
of Federal funds for constructing an Airport at Palm Springs had recently
been signed by the President and that the Bill to ratify the lease for
Section 16 had been introduced in the House of Representatives and com-
panion Bill in the Senate and' were being considered in Committees.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: Councilman Shannon intro-
duced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Appropriating the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for Use in Pro-
motion, Advertising and Publicity for said City During the Current Fiscal
Year," the title of which was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilmen
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, the further reading of said
Ordinance was waived by unanimous vote,to-wit, the affirmative votes of
Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and 1[ayor Boyd: '
Policies of fire insurance covering the Public Library Building issued in
conformity with Resolution No. 460 of the City Council,- adopted October
2, '1940, were presented and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded
by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 600 of the City Council, approvong
and accepting said Policies and ordering payment of the premiums thereon
from the General Fund was adopted by the following vote , to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen, Cliffton. Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing.
Councilman Shannon recommended that upon the expiration of the Policies
covering the Fire and Police Buildings, coverage of said buildings be in-
eluded in the Policies covering the Library Building. It will be necessary,
however, that insurance upon the books, furniture and contents of the several
buildings and of the City Offices and other premises occupied by the City
be covered by separate Policies.
General Committee. Councilmen Cliffton, Chairman. Upon motion of Council-
man Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 601 of the
City Council authorizing the City Clerk to employ a switchboard operator
and typist for the City Offices at a salary of w85.00 a month, payab:Le
from the General Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing.
Councilman Cliffton requested that copies of the minutes of the City Plann-
ing Commission and the Zoning Board be furnished to the Building Inspector,
which the, City Attorney stated would be done regularly.
Upon the request of Councilman Cliffton, the City Attorney was instructed to
prepare separate ordinances creating Boards of Examiners of Electricians
and Plumbers for consideration of the City Council.
Library. Landscape Committee, councilman Plymire, Chairman: A report, of the
completion of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library Building on January 18,
1941 and of the filing of Notice of Completion thereof on January 27,1941,
together with a statement of the receipts and disbursments from the Free
Public Library Building Fund; were presented, copies of which had been
previously supplied to the several Councilmen.
A letter from Mr. John Porter Clark, Architect for the Public Library
Building, recommending the construction of a drain pipe to protect the
adjourning property of Mr. Stephen Willard from storm wagers running
off the Library Bmilding roof was presented and upon motion of Council-
man Plymire, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 602 of the
City Council ordering the construction of such drain and approopriating
the sum of $30'.00 from the Free Public Library Building Fund to pay for the
same was adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon,
Scrum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing.
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An agreement with Mr. Stephen Willard for a license for erecting and
maintaining electrical conduits and connections upon his property for
service to the Library Building was presented and upon motion of Council-
man Plymire, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 603 of the City
Council approving said agreement and authorizing end instructing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same for and on behalf of the City
was unanimously adopted.
Public Safety Committee,Councilman Sorum, Chairman The application of
L. J. Anderson for a permit to conduct public dances at the Palm Springs
Bowl situated upon the property of the Palm Springs Field Club, within
the City, was presented together with a report from the Chief of Police
that an investigation by his Department did not show any reason why such
permit should not be granted; and upon the recommendation of the Public
Safety Committee and the motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 604 of the City Council, granting
said permit, was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Win. H. Niendorff being present withdrew his application for a permit
to conduct public dances at 239 North Palm Canyon Drive, and requested
the Council to take no action thereon.
There being no report from the Chief of Police and the Public Safety
Committee not having completed its investigation of the application of
Thelma Wertheimer for a permit to conduct public dances in the Key Room
of the Colonial House, there was no action by the Council.
The investigation of the complaint of a nuisance being maintained at
Happy's Place, Don R. Hall, proprietor, 574 South Indian Avenue, not
having been completed, no report was made thereon.
The offer of the Palm Springs Pipe & Supply Co. to install the fire
hydrants recently purchased by the City, at separate prices for the
several installations was presented. The Committee recommended the
acceptance of said offer and the Council having considered the same
and determined that said offer was fair and reasonable, upon motion of
Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No.605
of the City Council, accepting said offer in so far as it included the
installation of hydrants at locations to bedesignated by the Chairman
of the Public safety Committee and the Chief of the Fire Department, the
cost of installation of such hydrants at the locations so designated not
to exceed the sum of 1500.00,was adopted by the following vote,to-wit;
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Pershing.
The City Attorney on behalf of the Committee stated that the State High-
way Division had objected to making the private alley adjourning the
Safeway Store on Palm Canyon Drive on the north a one way thoroughfare.
At the request of owners of property north of Alejo Road on Palm Canyon
Drive the Committee recommended that the Street Superintendent be instruct-
ed to have the Street Sweeper divide his time in proper portion so that the
east side of the Street north from Alejo Road to the end of the curb bgyyond
Tamarisk Road be kept clean, and there being no objection it was so ordered.
Street Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: In the absence of the
Chairman there was no formal report from the Street Committee.
A letter from the Frances S. Stevens School recommending a guard railing
along the ramp leading into Gran Via Valmonte from Palm Canyon Drive was
referred to the .Committee to ascertain if the School would be agreeable
to the planting of a Palm there as suggested by the Chairman instead of
erecting a railing.
Another letter from the School inquiring about paving on Indian Avenue *i
for storm water protection was referred to the Committe and the Street
Superintendent to determine the proper design of such work and to ascer-
tain the cost thereof.
390
A report of the City Planning Commission upon the request of Mr.Armstead
for permission to install removable flagpoles on Palm Canyon Drive and
recommending that said permit be denied for the following reasons -
1. The Sign Ordinance was enacted to enable the City to clear the
sidewalks of all obstructions.
2. Would be unnecessary hardship on merchants who would be
assessed.
3. Would have tendency to commercialize Palm Canyon Drive.
4. Only flags that should be displayed are the American Flag
or State Flag; installed on public buildings or private
grounds with the exception of banners across street as
permitted by City Council.
was presented and considered and upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Plymire; Resolution No.606 of the City Council
approving the said report 'and 'denying the said permit was unanimously
adopted. Councilman Cliffton, however, stated that he desired that
the Palm Springs Post of the American Legion be given further consider-
ation in respect to the installation of such flagpoles, and at his
request the City Clerk was instructed to address a letter to the local
Legion Post explaining the attitude of the Planning Commission and the
City Council and suggesting other ways or means by which the Legion's
desires may be accomplished.,
Notices of application for loquor licenses were recieved from the
Board of Equalization as follows,
Leo. A. Kraus dba Old Vienna Resturant, 1940 West
Amado Road - On Sale Beer.
A report from the Chief of Police stating that he knew of no reason
why such license should not be granted was filed, and there being no
objection by any of the Councilmen, no action was taken.
Wm. H . Niendorff, 239 No. Palm Canyon Drive
On Sale Beer and Wine and
On Sale Distilled Spirits
(Transfer from Guiliano Pelicchi)
The Chief of Police having previously reported favorably upon the
applicant and there being 'no objection, no protest was ordered.
The Mayor then presented the resignation of Curr_cilmam P'ral7c. E.
Pershing as a member of the City Planning Commission, and upon
motion of Councilman:Clifftony seconded by Councilman Murray,
Resolution No. 607 of the City Council, accepting said resignation
was unanimously adopted. The Mayor then recommended the appointment
of Councilman Robert D. Murray as a member of the Commission from
the City Council; and the City Attorney having advised" the "Council
of his appointment and designation of Warren B. Pinney, Esquire, as
Deputy City Attorney and representative of the City Attorney upon
the City Paanning Commission, and thereupon upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 608 of
the City Council selecting and appointing Robert D. Murray, City
Councilman, and Warren B. Pinney, Deputy City Attorney, as members
of the City Planning Commission with terms corresponding to their
respective official tenures in the place of Frank E. Pershing and
the City Attorney, was unanimously adopted.
The delivery of one copy each of the Land Use Ordinance booklets to
Warren B. Pinney, as Deputy City Attorney and members of the City
Planning Commission, and to Mr. Ronald White, assistant to Mr. L.
Deming Tilton, Planning Engineer, without charge was approved by
Resolution No. 609 of the City Council, unanimously adopted upon
motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray. '
Councilman Plymire inquired about the probability and procedure
for constructing' curbs and sidewalks along Indian Avenue between
1 Baristo and Ramon Roads and it was suggested that he confer with
the Street Superintendent who could give him the information desired.
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J. Paul Russell requested a permit for a parade along Palm Canyon
Drive from Indian Avenue to Paseo El Mirador and thence to Rogers
Ranch and the waiver of licence taxes for amusements to be conduct-
ed at Rogers Ranch foe a benefit for the Britsh War Relief Associat-
ion, Palm Springs Branch, and upon motion of Councilman Plymire,
seconded by CouncilmanSorum, Resolution No. 610 of the City Council, -
granting such request was adopted by majority vote, Councilman Shannon
voting "No" and explaining that he was heartily in favor of the object,
but was opposed to the method proposed.
A letter from Los Compadres thanking the Ci�v Cc,uncil for its con-
sideration of their application for dance permits and offering to
assist the City in cleaning up waste matter upon the desert and
asking for suggestion in that regard was read and filed.
A report of the Zoning Board of the City Planning Commission
approving the application of American Airlines, Inc., for permission
to construct a temporary building at the Airport upon Section 14,
within the City, was presented and upon motion of Councilman Clifftcn, " I '
seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 611 of the City Council
accepting and approving said report and the action of the Zoning Board
therein stated was unanimously adopted.
A letter from Alunholland '& Co., realty service, tendering the sale to
the City of the lots lying North of the Fire and Police Building on
North Palm Canyon Drive, for a site for a City Hall and Civic Center,
was referred to the General Committee.
Thereupon motion of Councilman Cliffton, Seconded by Councilman Plymire,
and unanimously adopted the meeting adjourned to Tuesday February 11,
1941. at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
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of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs, California.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a
meeting at the City Council Chambers' known as No. 480 North Palm
Canyon Drive in said City on Tuesday, February 11, 1941, at 7:30
o'clock P.M. pursuant to adjournment of regular meeting held
February 5, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd who presided.
Roll Call: Present : Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy. W. Colegate
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, '
Resolution No 612 of the City Council transferring the sum of $8000.0o
from the General Fund to the Liquor License Fund for repayment to
transfer made pursuant to Resolution No. 563 of the City Council
adopted Jan, 2, 1941, was unanimously adopted.
The followingdemands were presented, audited, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, were approved and
ordered paid by unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative votes of
Councilmen Murray, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
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From General Funds Peter B. Sheptenko 66.93
Alvin Weingarten 53.54
Kocher-Samson 40.15
John W. Williams 26.77
P.W. "Dick" Haas 13.38
Palm Springs Water Co. 158.35
" " " " 454.15
Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 34.90
Gladys Y. Murray (Amado Cafe) .93
Western Union 3.89
E1 Mirador Hotel 89.16
The Desert Inn. Inc. 13.61
Liquor License Tax Fund 8000.00
Louis s. Frances Gautiello 58.33
It " It $33.33
From Waste Disposal Fund: It " IT 33.33 66,.66
Guy, Pinney,City Clerk 6.00
From General Funds It At It
1' 28.00 34.00
From Liquor License Fund: C. F. Rayburn, Sheriff 46.80
There were no reports from' the,Airport, Indian Relations and Flood
Control: General; Library, Education and Landscaping: Street nor
Finance Committees, except that Councilman Shannon Chairman of the
Finance,Committee, stated that Dr. Oscar Purcell had offered to
donate three hours each month of dental work for children of pre-
school age, which was duly apprecirted.
Councilman Plymire entered the meeting and participated in the
proceedings thereof.
Report of Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman. ,
The committee reported the installation of fire hydrants pursuant
to Resolution on No. 605 adopted at the meeting of the City Council
held February 5, 1941, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon',seccnded
by Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 613 of the City Council orderiiig
the installation by the Palm Springs Pipe and Supply Company of
additional hydrants under the supervision of the Committee and Fire
Chief at the quoted priced not exceeding an aggregate of $'500.00 was
adopted by the following vote;-
Ayes: Councilman Murray, Plymire, Shannon
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton and Pershing.
The Chairman stated that the committee having received no report from
the Chief of Police upon the application of Thelma. Wertheimer for a
dance permit, it was not able to make a recommendation thereon at this
time.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs prohibit-
ing the furnishing of false information to City officers and departments"
was introduced by Councilman Sorum, and was read in full and filed with. the
Clerk for future action by the City Council.
Councilman Cliffton thereupon arrived and participated in the proceedings.
Thereupon Councilman Shannon introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
of the City of Palm Springs regarding the distribution of handbills", which
was read in full ',and filed with the Clerk for future action by the Council.
The title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs amending Sections 4(K), 4(P) and 17 of Ordinance No. 75,adopted.
December 13, 1939", introduced February 5, 1941, and then,read in full,
was read whereupon on motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Council-
man Cliffton, the further reading of said ordinance was waived by
unanimous vote, to-wit-; the,affirmative voted of Councilman. Cliffton,
Murray, Plymire, , Shannon, Sorum, and Mayor Boyd. Thereupon upon motion
of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, said ordinance,
being Ordinance No.90 of the City of Palm Springs was passed by the
following vote, to-wit;
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Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon, Sorum,and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Pershing
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
amending section 4(1) and 'adding a new subdivision numbered 3(f)
to Ordinance No 75 of said City, being the Palm Springs Lend Use
Ordinance, adopted December 13, 1939." introduced at a meeting
of the City Council held ,Aebruary 5, 1941, was read in full, and
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
said ordinance, being Ordinance No 91 of the City of Palm Springs,
was passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon,Sor= and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing.
Thereupon Councilman Cliffton was excused and retired from the
meeting.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
appropriating the sum of One 'Thousand Dollars($1,000.00) for use
in promotion, advertising and publicity for said City during the
current fiscal year", introduced at a meeting of the City Council
held February 5th, 1941 was read in full and upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire," said ordinance, being
Ordinance No 92 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed, by the
following vote, to-wit;-
Ayes: Councilmen AEurray, Plymire, Shannon,
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Cliffton
said Pershing.
Councilman Shannon reported upon the conference had recently with
State Highway officials, and various other State and County officials
and members of Chamber of Commerce, regarding additional State high-
way construction in Riverside County, especially in the vicinity of
Palm Springs, and stated that it would be advisable for the Street
Superintendent and members of the Street Committee of the City
Council to become fully informed concerning local needs and be
prepared at all opportunities to present demands and requests to
the State authorities for construction work which the community
requires.
Mr. Shannon also called the attention of the members to the meet-
ing of Mayors and Councilmen to be held in Fresno on March 7 and 8,
1941.
The City Clerk was instructed to communicate with the Chairman
of the Street Committee relative to the expenditure of finds from
the Hoover and Jenkins funds for purchasing additional street
rubbish cans.
Upon motion duly made and seconded and unanimously adopted the
meeting adjourned to Wednesday, February 19, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M.
City C erk 5f j. e City of P m Springs.
See Page 438 this Volume 1 for minutes of meeting of City Council
held February 19, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
City the
X y. Council
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City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the
regular meeting of the month of March, 1941, at the Council, Chambers
known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday
March 5, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , the said day being t_ he first
Wednesday of the said month of March.
The meeting was called to order by Vayor Boyd, who presided.
Invocation by Councilman Murray.
Roll Call: Present Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Serum
Mayor Boyd
City 'Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
The treasurer'W report for the month of February, 1941 was presented,
examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk,
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held. January
23rd.' and February 5th, llth, A 19th, 1941, having been distributed
amongst the several Councilmen, were approved as the minutes of the
meetings and were ordered to be copied in the Minute Book of the City
Council.
The following claims were presented and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon seconded by Councilman Serum, were approved and ordered paid
by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of- Councilman Cl.i.ffton
Murray, Pershing, Plymire, Shannon„Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fund; Guy Pinney J225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
Chas. J. Burket 200.00
John Sprague Jr. 40.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
Winifred. C. Chapman 110.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Ralph Nesmith 1.00
Nathan Basson 60.00
Elizabeth Honeycutt 54.64
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 120.00
Henry Lotz 100.00
From General Fund: William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper ' 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
N. H. Harstad 300.00
Max Belanger 175.00
Norman Powell 130.00
LeRoy Hall 150.00 '
Ludwig Braumoeller 150.00
"Jim Maynard 150.00
Jzmes Dugan 150.00
Frank Lewis 150.00
Russell Jaloff 100.00
From In Lieu Tax Fund: Floyd Switzer 150.00
Claude Howard 150.00'
From Waste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 150.00
Maids Harnden 75.00
From General Fund: YRida Harnden 15.00
From 'Haste Disposal Fund: Frank Honeycutt 142.00
Victor Campbell 142.00
David Miller 142.00
Frank Britton 131.00
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David Jones W 17.50
Floyd Croft 131.00
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: Louis Frances Gautiello 58.33
It It It
It 33.33
From Waste Disposal Fund: If it IT It 33.33
From General Fund: Earl Maynard 50.50
E1 Mi.rador Hotel 18.46
Calif. Water & Tele. Co. 57.43
Nevada+Calif. Elec. Corp. 41.65
Guy Pinney 3.64
From Waste Disposal Fund: It It 9.37
From Street Fund: of It .67
From General Fund.: The Limelight 52.64
Dill Lumber Co. 51.45
I.N.Cistad 15.74
O.E.McClain 19.25
Palm Springs Electric Co. 1.93
R.R. Miller 15.45
Potter Hardware 4.95
From Waste Disposal Fund: Thos. Gage 4.00
E1 Paseo Market 9.90
Standard 0il Co. 12.09
Tidewater Associated Oil Co. 26.05
From General Fund: Union Oil Co. 11.16
P.S. Pipe & Supply Co. 103.76
From Street Fund: The Texas Co. 12.13
Richfield Oil Co. 22.73
E. L. Yeager 23.29
From Gas Tax Fund: It it " 23.30
From Street Fund: C.G. Lykken 1.40
From General Rand: Eastman Kodak Stores Inc. 1.03
L.A. Stamp £: Stationery Co. 3.20
From In Lieu ,Tax Skip Fordyce Motorcycle Sales67.75
From General Fund: The Texas Co. 78.24
Union Oil Co_. 1.33
Helyu Adams 16 29
From Liquor License Fund: Helyn Adams 4.03
Russell 11. Gray,M.D. 27.50
From General Fund: Desert Electric Co. 1.46
P.S. Builders Supply Co. 11.25
From Waste Disposal Fund: it " It It " 3.88
From Gas Tax Fund: It It It It It 163.75
From Street Fund: It it If It It 5.39
From General Fund: Benk of America 175.55
" It
" 129.76
n �1 " 94.43
From Gas Tax Fund: Joseph Sandeffer 6.88
From Street Fund: it 'r 30.62
From Library Bldg. Fund: John Porter .Clark 299.35
From Gas Tax Fund: Street Fund 56.75
From Hoover Special Fund: Millard R. Wright 23.00
From Tachevah Flood Fund: General Fund: 1439.40
From General Fund: Street Fund: 300.00
E. L. Yeager 319.72
From Gas Tax Fund: George W. K,reimer 27.50
Hubert Steinmetz 38.00
Frank Page 11.62
Roma Kitchen 20.31
E.J. Lessman 21.75
L.V. Trout 2.81
Dillon Kitchen 2.81
John Kitchen 1.25
From Street Flmd : Harold I. Smith 4.00
Gilmore Oil Co. 17.24
From Waste Disposal Fund: Desert Sun 22.77
From General Fund: It " 8.25
From Waste Disposal Fund: Shell Oil Oo. 21.73
Gilmore Oil Co. 34.96
From General Fund: Kocher-Samson 25.20
It It
5.97
L. Deming Tilton 470.64
Western Union 5.16
Ronald White 79.69
From Recreation Fund: General Fund; 4.00
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Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution
No. 626 of the City Council, transferring 4300.00 from the General Fund to
the Street Fund; Resolution' No.627 of the City Council, transferring the
sum of $1439.40 from the Techevah Flood Control Fund to the General Fund;
and Resolution No. 628 of the ,City Council transferring the sum of w.4.00
from the Recreation Fund to the General Fund, were each separately adopted
by the following votes, to-wit.-
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Committee Reports:
There was no report from the Airport Indian Relations and Flood Control
Committee.
Finance Committee; Councilman Shannon, Chairman.
A for-in of Agreement with the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, dated as of
March 14th, 1941, ' to pay to the Chamber the sum of Jy1000.00 for promotion ,
advertising and publicizing services, which agreement was drawn by the City
Attorney was presented and read and upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 629 of the City Council
authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement
for and on behalf of the City was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: None
Library, Education and Landscaping Committee, Councilman Plymire,Chai.rman
The Chairman recommended the purchase of 24 chairs at , 13.35 each; 4 tables
for an aggregate of 4,�217.40; a revolving chair at $14.95; and 2 castors for
xR8.25 each transporting books, and it was suggested that requisitions for
said equipment be ,prepared and submitted for consideration of the Council
at an early meeting. The work of painting the equipment at the Recreation
Center at the Field Club grounds having been already under taken by author-
ization at the last preceeding meeting, no further action was had thereon
at this meeting.
The Chairman and Mrs. Chas. Henderson of the Welfare Section of the Palm Springs
Aomens Club requested an appropriation to purchase athletic equipment by the
Community Recreation Commission for use of newsboys under direction of Police
Officer Frank Lewis, with the consent of Chief Harstad, at some centrally
situated suitable location, and upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by
Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 630 of the City Council appropriating not to
exceed the sum of $50.00 for such purpose from the General Fund to be expended
by the Community Recreation Commission, was adopted by the following vote,to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent : None
Councilman Shannon explained that he was in favor of such a project but felt
that adequate preparations had not been made.
Mr. Frances Crocker representing Dr. Henry Hoagland,Chairman of the City
Planning Commission, at the suggestion of Mr. Deming Tilton, City Planning
Expert, requested the appropriation of $"200.00 to procure drawings for making
plates for printing the Master Plan of the City and a Precise Plan of Sec-
tion Fourteen, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Cliffton, Resolution No. 631 of the City Council appropriating such sum of
$200.00 from the General Fund for such purpose was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent; None.
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Change Order No. 6 for a change in the contract for the construc-
tion of the new Public Library Building to provide for a credit of
$29.40 was approved and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
sign the same for the City by Resolution No. 623 of the City Coun-
cil, unanimously adopted upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded
by Councilman Murray.
Report of Finance Committee continued. The Clerk presented a surety
executed by the Palm Springs water Company a Corporation as princip-
al and Globe Indemnity Company, a New York Corporation,qualified to
do business in the State of California,as surety, in the penal sum
of $1000.00, conditioned upon the observance, fulfillment and per-
formance, by the principal of the terms and conditions for a period
of five ,years of a franchise to lay and use pipes and appurtenances
for transmitting and distributing water for all purpose along the
public streets and places within the City, which bond was approved
as to form by the City Attorney and was filed in the office of the
City Clerk February 24, 1941, and which bond was duly examined by
the City Council, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 633 of the City Council
approving and accepting said bond was adopted by the following vote,
to—nrit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Hurray, Ply,,rire,Pershing,Shannon
Serum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
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Absent: None
Thereupon Councilman Shannon introduced as ordinance entitled
"An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs, State of California,
granting to Palm Springs Water Company, a California Corporation,
the right, privilege and franchise to lay and use pipes and appurt-
enances for transmitting and distributing water for any and all
purposes under, along, across ,or upon the public streets, ways,
alleys and places as the same now or may hereafter exist within
said municipality," the title of which was read, whereupon upon
motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
the further reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous
vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilman Cliffton,Murray
Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Uayor Boyd.
General Comittee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman. Upon motion of
the Chairman, Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
Resolution No. 634 of the City Council, fixing the salary of Earl
C. Maynard as Janitor for the City Offices, Police Station, Jail
Council Chambers, Waste Disposal Offices and Judge's Chambers at
,45.00 a month, parable from the General Fund and employing Mr.
Maynard as Janitor for the City Library for 50¢ per hour for time
actually served, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,Pershing,Shannon,
Serum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: done
Absent : TJone
Councilman Cliffton also recommended the consideration of addit-
ional salary for Mr. John Sprague, Jr. , City 'Treasurer, because
of extra work perfonned by him in the City Clerk's office,w'nich
recommendation was referred to the Finance Committee.
The advisability of the City acquiring a stora ,e tank and pump
to enable the purchase of gasoline in bulk at a considerable
saving in cost was discussed and the matter was referred to the
Street Superintendent for the preparing; of specifications and
the obtaining of quotations of prices on the equipment. Council-
man Cliffton stated that the control and oneration of the equip-
ment could be assigned to the reruler members of the Fire Department.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Serum, Chairman: The Chair-
man read a report of the Committee as follows:
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Palm Springs, Calif.,
February 28, 1941.,
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Chairman, Public Safety Committee
Subject:Committee Report
The Public Safety Committee of the City Council
of Palm Springs wishes to report that a meeting,
attended by Councilman Pershing,Cliff ton and,
Sorum and Chief of Police N.H. Harstad, was held
on Wednesday, February 26, 1941, from 7:30 to
10:15 P.DQ. in the Police Department offices .- ,
A very progressive meeting wa6 had, dealing with
problems which have seemed to be of vital concern
to the citizens of Palm Springs and the members of
the Police Department alike. The main subjects
discussed were "Police Department courtesy in
Public Relations" and "Finger Printing."
Subsequently, definite policies pertaining to the
relations between the police department and the
public were ,adopted, and we feel that a real step
has been taken toward the building of a Department
worthy of the respect and confidence of all.
With a definite feeling of responsibility and con-
scious of ,the fact that a close relationship should
exist between the City Council and. the Police Depart-
ment it was unanimously agreed that similar meetings
will be held at least twice a month until further
notice.
Our Police Department belongs to the citizens of
Palm Springs and we can hope to build the kind of
a department they went only with the aid of their
truthful and unbiased critisn.
Public Safety Committee,
Palm Springs City Council.
R. 1. Serum, Chairman.
The Chairman also read another report of the Committee as follows:
Palm Springs, California.
March 3, 1941. -
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Chairman, Public Safety Committee.
Subject: Report on Puppet Show investigation
Having this date interviewed both Chief of Police
Harstad and Officer Braumoeller, copies of statements
by each being hereto attached, relative to the above
named matter, I can find no indication of an abuse of
Police authority.
The ordinance referred to,.by these men is very definite
in its content and the City Council who passed it must
have felt they had a good reason for so doing. If the
enforcement of this .ordinance has unfairly restricted
the activity of the Puppet Show, then the ordinance it-
self is faulty.
R.P.Q. Serum, Chairman
Public Safety Committee.
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to which was appended a copy of Section 28, Article VIII of Ordin=
ance No. 36, and which was accompanied by letters from Officer
Ludwig Braumoeller and the Chief of Police as follows:-
March 3, 1941.
Palm Springs,Ce,lifornia
In the early afternoon of the date that the Levi Strauss
Puppet 'show was in town, I saw the truck and equipment
parked on Indian Avenue in the vicinity of Bosworth's
Store. I knew that there was a City ordinance against
advertising vehicles being on the streets of the City,
so I consulted with the desk officer, and found that
City Ordinance Number 36, Article 8, Section 28,states,
lto-person shall operate or drive any vehicle used for
advertising purposes or any advertising vehicle equipp-
ed with a sound-amplifing or loud speaking device upon
any street or alley at any time within the City of Palm
Springs." Since this vehicle came under this ordinance,
I made an effort to locate the owner or driver of this
vehicle, so that I could find out whether or not they
had permission from the City Council to operate this
vehicle in town.
After several inquiries, I found that the driver of the
vehicle was supposed to be in the company of Mr. Lykken.
I was walking down Palm Canyon Drive when I saw Mr. Lykken
in the company of a man I supposed was the driver of the
Puppet Show wagon. I approached them and asked the man if
he was the one in charge of the Puppet Show, and he stat-
ed that he wast I then informed him of the wording of our
City Ordinance, and told him that the only way he could
operate his vehicle in the City would be to get a permiss-
ion from the City. Council. I stated that if he could not
get permission, or if permission was not given, he would
have to remove the vehicle from the streets in the City,
as stated in our ordinance. He asked me how long he had
to get permission, and I stated any reasonable length of
time. He then said,'"Well I should be able to get it in
about an hour." I told hiin that would be fine, and to
notify this department if, when, and from whom he got
permission. I then continued on my regular tour of duty.
Later in the evening, at about 5:00 P. T., about two hours
after the above had taken place, Mr. Harry Plymire phoned
the station stating that the Puppet Show people had paid
for the nights lodging in advance and wanted to know
whether tho.y had to leave town or not. He stated that they
had not been able to get the Council together to ,ive this
party permission. I a ain quoted the ordinance, and stated
that it was not in my power to make exceptions to the City
Ordinances. I told him that if he as a Councilman, would
give them permission to stay, I would drop the matter.He
stated that he could not do this without the permission
of the other Councilmen. We discussed the ordinance furth-
er, and I finally told him that as far as I personally
was concerned, this party and his equipment could stay
at the Mira Monte Hotel that night, but that they would
have to have permission from the City Council to operate
in town another day.
The driver and his party, together with the truck and
equipment, stayed in the Mira Monte Hotel that night, -and left sometime the next day.
Officer L. Braumoeller �-3
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From: N. H. Harstad
To . R. M. Serum, Chairman, Public Safety Committee
Subject: Levi Strauss Puppet Show
Mr. Carl Lykken came to the Police Station the day the
Puppet Show arrived in town to get permission for them
to conduct their Puppet Show in front of his store on
Palm Canyon trine. I had informed Mr. Lykken that a
City Ordinance prohibited advertising, from a motor
vehicle on Palm 'Canyon Drive or any other street in the
City unless permission were first obtained from the City
Council.
Mr. Lykken and I talked for several minutes. I informed
him that I had seen the puppet show some time in the past
and other puppet shows, and that I pers :nally was in fav-
or of 'them, but ''could not give permission in view of the
ordinance.
The city ordinance is very specific regarding this matter
and leaves nothing to one's imagination. One sentence
Leads that an advertising vehicle cannot even drive upon
the Streets of alleys of Palm Springs, which seems to me
to conflict with the California Vehicle Code, and in view
of that I think the fault lies in the wording of the ord-
inance'. I believe that certain paragraph in the ordinance
can be found to be illegal.,
N. H. Harstad
Chief of Police.
After reading the foregoing report it was ordered that the :Finance
Committee consider the amendment of said Ordinance and report to
the City Council with recommendations.
Councilman Plymire was excused and retired from the meeting.
Continuing the report of the Public Safety Committee, the Chairman
recommended that two' minute Parking Limit signs be erected in front
of the Post Office on Palm Canyon Drive# and requested an appropria-
tion of $25.00 to cover the cost thereof; whereupon upon motion of
Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution
No. 625 of the City Council, appropriating the sum of 425.00 for the
purchase and erection of said signs, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Pershing, Shannon,
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent : Councilman Plymire
The Chairman stated that the Ford automobile used by the Police
Department, having been driven more than 70,000 miles and having
recently been damaged in a collision, was no longer suitable for the
needs of the Department and that the condition of the car was such
that it would not be economical to undertake its repair, and there-
upon upon motion of the Chairman, Councilman Serum, Resolution
No. 636 of the City Council, ordering the publication in the Palm
Springs Limelight, a newspaper of general circulation, printed,
published and circulated within the City, in its issues of Karch
6 and 13, 1941 of notices calling for bids for furnishing a new
automobile for the use of the Police Department and requiring
sealed bids to be filed in the office ofthe City Clerk on or before
March 18, 1941, at 11:0O -o'clock A.3.1. was unanimously adopted.
Some discussion was had concerning the advisability and feasibil-
ity of the establishment by the City of free automobile pax-king
spaces, three different locations being suggested, to-wit, the
Southeast corner of Amado Road and Belardo Road; the vacant; lot
on the North side of Amado Road in the rear of the Union Cil Ser-
vice Station; and the vacant lot on Palm, Canyon Drive, North of
the Palm Springs Garage, and the matter was referred to the Public
Safety Committee for investigation, report and recommendation.
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Street Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: Upon the recommen-
dation of the 'Chairman and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman
Shannon, Resolution No. 637 of the City Council, appropriating the
remaining moneys in the Hoover Fund for the purchase and planting
of a Palm Tree at the Northeast corner of the intersection of Indian
Avenue and Ramon Road, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershing,Shannon
So.rum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Plymire
A letter from Mr. Millard R. Wright stating that he desired to lease
a portion of the Sewage Disposal site for a Nursery and to pay the
rental therefor with trees for planting along the streets and public
places of the City, was presented and it was ordered that the same
be referred zo the Palm Springs Sanitary District, owner of the pro-
perty, with a request that a lease be consumated with Mr. Wright up-
on the terms stated therein.
A letter from Mrs. DRalbelle D. Traylor, complaining of damage to her
property in the Araby Tract caused by street work diverting storm
waters, was presented and referred to the Committee for further in-
vestigation and report.
Communications from the Western Air Express requesting the City to
approve and sponsor Air Service into Palm Springs, was referred to
the City Attorney.
Mr. McNealy, Superintendent of the Waste Disposal Department,report-
ed that by the use of the trucks of his Department, with the assist-
ance of members of Los Compadres, a local unincorporated club interest-
ed in horseback riding, a very great deal of trash and waste material
scattered over the open spaces of the City, was picked up and dispos-
ed of and that the organization was desirous of repeating the work
and Mr. McNealy wished authority for the use of his trucks again.
The work met with the approval of the Council and there being no ob-
jections, Mr. MoNealy was instructed that his trucks be used for such
purpose whenever in his discretion he considered it advisable.
A letter from the Palm Springs branch of the British Relief Associa-
tion thanking the City for its cooperation in the recent parade and
Rodeo conducted by the Association, was read and filed with the Clerk.
The General Committee was instructed to provide for the making of
alterations in the City Offices suggested by the City Clerk, if deem-
ed advisable by the Committee.
The request of the Building Inspector for the appointment of members
of the Board of Examiners and Appeals under the Building Code, was
referred to the General Committee.
Mr. Burket, the building Inspector, requested consideration of amend-
ments to the Sign Ordinance so that property owners could make changes
in conforming therewith before the beginning of the next season, par-
ticularly those sections affecting signs over-hanging the streets and
sidewalks. It was stated that as soon as the City Attorney, who is
now absent, returned to the City, it was contemplated that a conference
be held for the consideration of said amendments.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman
rliffton, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, March 19, 1941, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
city council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a
meeting at the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm
Canyon Drive in said City on Wednesday, March 19, 1941, at 7: 30
o'clock P.M., pursuant to adjournment of regular meeting held March
5, 1941.
The Meeting was celled to order by NL.yor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: 'Councilmen Cliffton
Councilmen Murray
Councilman Shannon
- Mayor Boyd
Roy W. Colegate, City Attorney
Guy Pinney, City Clerk
Absent: Councilman Plymire
Councilmen Pershing
Councilman Sorum
Drafts of the minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1941 having been
distributed among the several Councilmen, and there being no cor-
rection suggested, were approved as the minutes of said meeting
and were ordered copied in the Minute Book of the City Council.
The following demands were presented, audited, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved
and ordered paid by unanimous' vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes
of Councilmen Cliffton, Idurray, Shannon and Mlayor Boyd.
Fron General Fund: Palm Springs Water Co. $158.55
Southern California Gas Co. 36.41
Union Oil Co. 6.30
C. F. Rayburn, Sheriff 2.10
Redlands Sanitary Laundry 4.22
So. Calif. Telephone Co. 22.00
Standard Oil Co. 36.77
From In Lieu Tax Fund: It it " 3.02
Plaza Garage 1.91
From General Fund: 9 ° 20.11
From Waste DisposalFund:. - n- - it - - 39.25- -From General Fund: R.S. Cosgrove 2.00
From Waste Disposal Fund: General Petroleum 5.77
Tidewater Associated Oil Co. 19.91
From Street Fund: Richfield Oil Co. 3.40
McK_inney's Desert Forge 2.25
From General Fund: If
It
" 50.99
From Gas Tax Fund: Joseph P. Sa,ndeffer 28.75
From Street Fund: " ' it If 13.75
From General Fund: C. E. Cruncelton 23.00
Palm Springs Fiels Club 10.00
The Limelight 54.54
Kocher-Samson 3.68
Alvin Weingarten 4.77
R. W. (Dick) Haas 4.65
Peter B. Sheptenko 4.15
Ronald White 150.11
There was no report from the Airport, Indian Relations, Flood Control
Committee, nor the Finance Committee.
General Committee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman: Upon recommendation
of the Chairman and upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by
Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 638 of the City Council fixing the
salary of the City Treasurer at N75.00 a month beginning March 19,1941,
and continuing until further order of the City Council, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Pershing, Plymire and Sorum.
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Upon recommendation of the Chairman, Councilman Cliffton,and upon
motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray,Reso-
lution No. 639 of the City Council, appropriating the sum of $25.00
for construction of an information desk and the making of other
alterations in the City Offices was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Clififton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Sorum.
Library ,Education and Landscaping Committee, Councilman Plymire,
Chairman: Councilman Plymire being absent, there was no formal
report from the Committee, but upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No.640 of the City Coun-
cil applying to the Division of Highways of the State of California
for a permit to place banners over the State Highway within the City
for advertising the Eighth Annual Desert Circus, was unanimously
adopted.
Councilman Plymire arrived and participated in the proceedings.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. 641 of the City Council waiving license taxes for
concessionaires of the Desert Circus Committee, operating within
the enclosure of the Field Club grounds, was adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Pershing and Sorum.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 642 of the City Council granting a permit and waiv-
ing application fee and license tax to the Desert Circus Committee
upon the application of Palm Springs Field Club for a public dance
in the Palm Springs Bowl within the Palm Springs Field Club grounds,
on March 28, 1941; and Resolution No. 643 of the City Council grant-
ing a permit to the Desert Circus Committee and the Palm Springs
Racquet Club to hold a public dance known as the Big Top Ball at the
Racquet Club on March 29, 1941, and waiving application fee and li-
cense tax were separately adopted by unanimous vote.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 644 of the City Council granting a permit for a parade
on Palm Canyon Drive with loud speakers and with vehicles displaying
advertising matter upon March 28, 1941, was unanimously adopted.
Upon the recommendation of Councilman Plymire, Chairman of the Com-
mittee, and Judge Albert R. Hoffman, President of the Community Re-
creation Commission, and upon motion of Councilman Plymire, second-
ed by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 654 of the City Council,
appropriating the sum of $125.00 from the General Fund for the con-
struction of lavoratories for men and women at the Public Recreation
Center within the Palm Springs Field Club Grounds, and for spreading
clay upon the Ball Ground was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Pershing and Sorum.
Mr. Earl E. Gibbs, President of the Palm Springs Field Club, inform-
ed the City Council that the annual Palm Springs Horse Show was pro-
posed to be held April 5th and 6th, 1941, and requested that the use
of the Ball Ground at the Recreation Center in the Field Club grounds
for such show be permitted and there being no objection, such per-
mission was granted.
PUBLIC SAFETY Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: In the absence
of Chairman Sorum, Councilman Cliffton, a member of the Committee,
stated that the Committee and the Chief of Police were engaged in
makin a further study of the parking and traffic congestion problem
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on Palm Canyon Drive between Amada Road and Andreas Road and hoped to
be able to arrive at a solution and make a report thereof at the next
meeting of the City Council. Mr. Earl Gray, owner of property in said
block, addressed the City Council, reciting the traffic difficulties
in the vicinity of his property and urging immediate action in the
solution thereof.
There was no report from the Street Committee.
It was stated that the acceptance of dedications of street in Las
Palmas, Merito Vista and Vista Acres Subdivisions referred to the
Committee, were ,being considered by the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Ray Tompkins and Mr. C. V. Knupp requested permission to erect
and maintain an indoor rifle range for small calibre guns for the
Palm Springs Troop of Boy Scouts sponsored by the American Legion,
upon land in the vicinity of Sunny Dunes Road in Section 23, now
classified in Zone 0-3. Councilman Cliffton moved that a permit be
granted subject to the approval of the Chief of Police and City
Building Inspector, which motion was seconded by Councilman Plymire.
Before a vote thereon, said motion was withdrawn and thereupon upon
advice from the City Attorney and motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 646 of the City Coun-
cil referring said request to the Zoning Board of the City Planning
Commission and waiving the fee for filing an application thereon and
stating the approval and endorsement of such request by the City Coun-
cil, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon and Meyer
Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Pershing and Serum.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs,
State of California,granting to Palm Springs Water Company, a Cc.li-
fornia Corporation, the Right, Privilege, and Franchise to Lay and
Use Pipes and Appurtenances for Transmitting and Distributing Water'
for Any and All Purposes 1?nd.er, Along, Across, or upon the Public
Streets, Ways, Alleys and Places as the same now or may hereafter
exist within said Uunicipality.% introduced at a meeting of the
City Council held March 5, 1941, was read in full and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, said ordinance,
being Ordinance No. 96 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by
the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon and P.Iayor
Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Pershing and Serum.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray,
Resolution No. 647 of the City Council to extend the agreement with
the State Relief Administration for the use of relief employees in
Palm Springs from April 1, 1941 to June 30, 1941, was unanimously
adopted.
A report from the Zoning Board of the granting by it of the applicat-
ion of the Palm Springs Water Co. for zoning variations permitting
side line and set back reductions on parts of Lots 25,and 36,Block A,
Palm Springs Estates No. 2. was read and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 648 of the City
Council approving the action of the Zoning Board was unanimously
adopted.
A. report from the Zoning Board of the granting by it of the applicat-
ion of Mr. Homer Jenkins for a zoning variation permitting side line
reductions on Lot 7 Block 2 Winterhaven Manor Tract No. 2, was read
and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
Resolution No. 649 of the City Council approving .the action of the
Zoning Board was unanimously adopted.
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A report from the Zoning Board of the City Planning Commission of the
granting by it of a zoning variance upon the application of Orra Dee
Sa,rber, affecting Lots 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 Palos Verdes Tract No. 3
was read and upon the City Attorney stating that in his opinion the
Zoning Board had exceeded its authority in said matter, Resolution
No. 650 of the City Council referring said matter to the Zoning Board
with instructions thst! the same be referred to the City Planning Com-
mission for hearings and actions thereon, and waiving the payment of
any additional fee by the applicant, was unanimously adopted.
A_ report from the Zoning Board of the granting by it of the applicat-
ion of Mr. D. Margolius for a zone variance permitting a side line re-
duction on property at North West Corner of Indian Avenue and Canebrake
Road,was read and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council-
man Murray, Resolution No. 651 of the City Council approving the action
of the Zoning Board was unanimously adopted.
Bids received from Howard Automobile Co. of Los Angeles and Associated
Motors, Inc in response to notice walling for bids for the furnishing
of a new sedan automobile for the use of the Police Department, were
presented and examined by the City Council and the bid of Associated
Motors, Inc. as follows, to-wit;
Palm Springs City Council hie-rch 17, 1941.
Palm Springs _City Hall. -
Palm Springs, California.
Gentlemen:
We wish to submit the following bid on one Ford Special Ford
Sedan, model 11A. body No. 730, as per list attached, deliver-
ed in Palm Springs, California. w 931.20
State Sales Tax 27.94
Trade in 1939 Ford Sedan 575.00
3 14
Equipped with 95 HP Mercurt Motor 25.00
Heavy duty clutch 3.06
Right hand windshield wiper 3.75
Right rear tail light 2.75
34.56
Sales Tax 1.04
35.00 35.60
417774
Extra equipment as follows:
Heavy duty oil filter (fram) 9.00
Hat type air cleaner (oil bath) 3.75
Exchange price on police type
generator 46.18
Heavy duty battery box 3.00
61.93 63.79
Sales Tax 1.86 t, 483.53
Quotation on Special Ford Fordor 63.79
We also agree to furnish without charge to you, heavy duty
springs in seats and backs installed as special equipment
by the Ford Motor Company for Police cars.
4he also agree to install the following equipment without
charge. One Police Siren, two spot lights and one heater
same to be removed from the car r_cv: in use.
7Te also agree to deliver said car painted in the regular
black and white police car color.
We also agree to give regular three(300) hundred and one
thousand (1000) mile service plus prepaid lubrications
without charge.
'Ile reserve the privilege of allowing the Ford Motor Company
to specify the correct gear ratio to be used to insure the
finest performance.
Yours very truly,
Associated Motors ,Inc.
By. T, m. Yount.
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was determined the lowest and best bid received, and thereupon upon
motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Reso-
lution No. 652 of the City 'Council, accepting the said bid and order-
ing the purchase of said automobile from said Associated Motors, Inc.,,
and payment therefor from the General Fund was adopted by the; follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Pershing and Serum.
The Mayor presented his appointment of memoers of the City Council to
Standing Committees of the Council as created by Ordinance No. 93,
adopted February 11, 1941 as follows:-
Boards and Commission' Relations: Councilman Plymire, Chairman
—` --- Councilmen Murray, Pershing.
Library, Recreation, Parks,Schools
and City Planning.
Finance Committee: Councilman Shanncn,Chairman
Councilman Serum, C1'.iffton
City Treasurer, Franchise,Budget,
Taxation, Insurance, Business License,
Appropriation, Transfers.
General Committee: Councilman Cliffton, Chairman
Building Department, City Councilmen Plymire, Sorum
Attorney, City C1erk,Legislation,
City Buildings and Miscellaneous.
Indian Lands and Health and Councilman Murray, Chairman,
Sanitation Committee: Councilman Shannon, Vice-Chairman
in charge of '+"Taste Disposal,
Indian Relations, Airports,Waste Councilman Plymire
Disposal, Health and Sanitation.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Serum, Chairman,
Councilmen Pershing, Cliffton.
Fire Department, Police Department
City Court and Special Permits.
Public Works, Committee:
Streets, Flood Control, Councilman Pershing, Chairman
Landscaping, Horse Trails,
Sidewalks, City Engineer and
Street Superintendent.
and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray,
Resolution No. 653 of the City Council, approving said appointments,
was unanimously adopted.
Mr. C. V. Ifnupp then asked a re-consideration of the request of Mr.
Armstead for permission to install removable flag poles along the curbs
on Palm Canyon Drive for displaying American Flags on patriotic occasions.
Mr. Anupp was directed to take the matter up with the City Planning Com-
mission to whom the matter ,had been previously referred.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Cliffton, the meeting adjourned to March 25, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
City Clerk of t-V City of Pfilm Springs,
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407
Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in
said City, on Tuesday, March 25, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., pursuant to
adjournment of adjourned regular meeting held March 19, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd,who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Shannon
Dlayor Boyd
City Attorney Roy I.Y. Colegate
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Sorum.
The following demands were presented, audited and upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved and ordered
paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes Councilman Murray,
Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
From General Fund: Stanley J. Davies 6.00
Dorothy I. Groth 2.00
Ida M. Hotchkiss 2.00
Ruby Hoppe 2.00
Minnie I. MabreY 2.00
Jack P.Z. Gorham 2.00
Mark Cantrell 2.00
Edna L. Brott 2.00
Frances H. Harris 2.00
Jane W. Hargis 2.GO
Ben F. Darnel 2.00
Ruth C. Geggie 2.00
Violet H. Knupp 2.00
Clarence L. Templeton 5.00
From Jenkins Fund: C. E. Cruncleton 48.00
From General Fund: Calif. 'Water & Telephone Co. 55.37
There was no formal Committee reports.
Upon the recommendation of Councilman Shannon it was ordered that pedestrian
crosswalk signs be painted upon the pavement at the intersection of Indian
Avenue and Andreas Road; and Indian Avenue and Arenas Road, and that the
Street Superintendent be instructed to request the State Highway Department
to repaint the pavement signs upon Palm Canyon Drive.
The application of Joseph Abodara to conduct public dances at No. 319
North Palm Canyon Drive within the City of ?March 26,27, 28 and 29, 1941,
filed in the office of the City Clerk March 24, 1941, came on for consider-
ation. The Chief of Police having previously reported upon the applicant
and the Public Safety Committee having previously investigated a similar
application by said applicant and reported unfavorably thereon, and the
City Council being familiar with said matter, upon motion duly made and
seconded and unanimously adopted, determined to consider said application
without referring the same to the Public Safety Committee, and thereupon
upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso-
lution No. 654 of the City Council, denying said permit upon the ground
that public dances at said 319 North Paln Canyon Drive would be contrary
to and would not comport with the public peace, health, safety, morals
and general welfare was adopted by the affirmative votes of Councilman
Cliffton, Shannon and Hayor 9oyd: Councilman Murray not voting.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 655 of the City Council, ordering the installation of
air conditioning equipment in the City Offices of the type and accord-
ing to the plans and specifications approved by the General Co:ittee
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of the City Council and appropriating the sum of k225.00 Prom the General
Fund for the payment of the cost thereof, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: _Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Serum.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amend-
ing Section 44 of Ordinance No. 36 of said City, adopted November 9th.
1939." , was introduced by Councilman Cliffton and was read :in full and
filed with the Clerk for further action ne the Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Mu'rra,y, Reso-
lution No. 656 of the City Council, that it is the 'unanimous opinion of
the City Council of the City of Palm Springs that the public interest,
convenience and necessity of the City of Palm Springs and its, citizens
and inhabitants require the institution and maintenance of local air
transportation servioe between the City of Palm Sprints, California,and
the City of Los Angeles, California for the transportation of persons,
property and mail between said points, was unanimously adopted.
The City Council was informed that a tree in the par'su^ray between the
property line and curb in front of the Kellogg property on the South side
of Palm Canyon Drive was a hazard to pedestrian traffic and the Street
Superintendent was instructed to institute proceedin,s for the removal
of said tree; also a similar tree in front of the property on the Yiest;
side of Indian Avenue between Arenas Road and 3aristo Road belonging to
Stern Realty Co.
Thereupon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the meeti:a�;
adjourned.
City Clerk of C' y of Palm Springs, California.
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3dinutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California-, held the regular
meeting for the month of April,1941, at the Council Chambers, knoiam .as
No.480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday April 2, 1941,
at 7:30 o'clock P. 11. the said day being the first Wednesday of the said
month of April.
The meeting was called to order by 'Layor Boyd, who presided.
Invocation by Councilman 1�lurray.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Shannon
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney Roy IN. Colega.te
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Serum.
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held Yarch 19,
1941, having been distributed amongst the several Councilman, were ap-
proved as the minutes of the meeting and were ordered to be copied in
the Minute Book of the City Council.
The Treasurer's report for the month of 'March, 1941, was presented, ex-
amined and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
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The following claims were presented and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved and order-
ed paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of council-
men Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
From General Fund: Guy Pinney $225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
Chas. J. Burket 200.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
John Sprague, Jr. 53.43
Nathan H. Basson 60.00
Betty Honeycutt 85.00
Winifred C. Chapman 110.00
Ralph Nesmith 1.00
Earl Me.ynard 45.00
From Street Fund; G.K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 120.00
Henry Lotz 100.00
From General Fund: William Leonesio 225.00
Phil Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
N. H. Harstad 300.00
Max Belanger 175.00
Norman R. Powell 150.00
LeRoy Hell 150.00
From General Fund; Ludwig F. Braumoeller 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
From In Lieu Tax Fund; Floyd D. Switzer 150.00
Claude S. Howard 150.00
From General Fund: James Dugan 150.00
Frank E. Lewis 150.00
Russell L. Jaloff 100.00
From Waste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 150.00
Maida Harnden 90.00
Frank Honeycutt 154.50
Frank Britton 143.50
Victor Campbell 154.50
David Miller 154.50
David Jones 3.00
Floyd Croft 143.50
Carl McNealy 30.00
From Library B1dg.Fund: Chas. G. Chamberlin 2722.26
From General Fund: County of Riverside 200.00
Herbert J. Carpenter 300.00
The Limelight 20.94
Whitewater Tdut.Water Co. 7.75
Nevada-Calif Else. Corp. 45.06
Bank of America 130.06
It " It
94.63
Louis-&. Frances Gautiello 33.33
From Waste Disposal Fund: " " it " 33.33
From General Fund: " It it 0 58.33
Bank of America 175.64
Texas Co. 39.57
Max Belanger 6.95
Helyn Adams 10.85
From Liquor License Fund: it It 2.42
From General Fund: P.S.Police Rifle Range 17.30
Palm Springs Garage 6.15
From Street Fund: Texas Co. 4.69
Joseph P. Sandeffer 28.75
From Gas Tax Fund: It It " 23.75
Geo Kreimer 17.70
Street Fund- 66.50
From Street Fund: C. G. Lykken 2.55
From General Fund: It It " 103.63
Stockwell & Binney 328.05
From Waste Disposal Fund: " It It 3.26
Desert Sun 16.70
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Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray, Reso-
lution No. 657 of the City Council transferring the sum of 5300.00 from
the General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Sorum.
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire,Chair-•
man: A communication from Mr: John Porter Clark, Architect of the
t"ielwood Murray Memorial Library, stating that all guarantees of ma-
terial required by the specifications for the construction of said
Library had been received and that the release of the funds for the
final payment owing to the Contractor was proper,was read and filed
in support of the foregoing approval of such payment.
There being no objection, the regular order of business was varied
from and Mr. C. V. Knupp was permitted to address the City Council
to renew the request of the American Legion for permission to in-
stall American Flags along the curbs on Palm Canyon Drive„ and after
hearing his remarks, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by
Councilman Cliffton, the Council unanimously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare such amendment to the Sign Ordinance of the City
as deemed necessary to pennit the installation of such Flags and sub•-
"' - mit such proposed amendments to the City Council for its consideration - -
and action thereon.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: The Chairman in-
quired concerning the payment of license taxes by Wm. Schwartz, owner
of premises denominated El Rancho Grande, 814 North Indian Avenue and
reputed to be conducted as apartments. The Clerk explained that said
premises being situated in District R-1 as designated by Ordinance
No. 75, he was not permitted to collect a tax nor issue a receipt
therefor under the provisions of Ordinance No. 11. It was ordered
that as investigation be made to determine the status of the premises
with respect to the provisions of Ordinance Nos. 11 and 75.
The Chairman also inquired concerning the payment of a license tax
by Glen Martin doing business as Urban Transit Co. and operating a
bus line in Palm Springs and between Palm Springs and Cattederal
City. The Clerk stated that the license tax could not be collected '
and a receipt issued therefor until a permit for the operation of
the bus fine had been obtained as required by Ordinance No. 62 and
the City Attorney was instructed to address a communication to Mr.
Martin demanding that he file an application for a permit as required
by said Ordinance No. 62.
Upon the motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No.658 of the City Council increasing the salary of `, inifred
C. Chapman from �110.00 to �130.00 a month as of April 1, 1941, until
further order of the City Council, payable from the General Fund was
adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Serum.
The City Council then desiring to consider a matter informally and
unofficially, at the suggestion of the Mayor and by unanimous consent,
declared a recess for thirty minutes.
Upon the conclusion of the recess, the Council having reconvened with
members Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd, and the: Cit,T Attorney
and the Citv Clerk present, and Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Soy-urn
absent, as 'previously, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by --
Councilman 11,urray, Resolution No. 659 of the City Council employing Mr.
Price Harold Frazier to make the annual audit and reports for the fiscal
year 1940-41, at a compensation of $25.00 a day, payable from the General
Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
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Ayes: Ccuncilmen Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Scrum.
The Clerk stated that Afar. Frazier would be requested to make an audit
and trial balance as of April 30, 1941, and to furnish statements for
information of the City Council in preparing an estimate of expendit-
ures and for levying taxes for the ensuing fiscal ,year, the final
audit and reports to be made as of June 30, 1941.
There was no report from the -Indian Lands and Sanitation Committee.
Public Safety Committee., Councilman Sorum, Chairman: Councilman
Sorum bein- absent, Councilman Cliffton, a member of the Committee,
presented communications from the Chief of Police advising the City
Council of the resignations of Police Officers James Dugan and Norman
R. Powell, and of the employment of William Lux and Forest OtDell Ellis
as Police Officer's on April 1, 1941, and thereupon upon motion of Council-
man Cliffton, seconded by Councilman 1,1urray, Resolution No. 660 of the
City Council accepting the resignation of Officer Dugan as of April 1,
1941; and Resolution No. 661 of the City Council accepting the resignat-
ion of Officer Powell as of April 15, 1941; Resolution No. 662 of the
City Council approving and confirming the employment of William Lux as
Police Officer as of April 1, 1941 at a salary of �'150.00 a month, un-
til further order of the City Council payable from the General Fund
and Resolution No. 663 of the Cit,, g;r Council approving and confirming and
confirming the employment of Forest O'Dell Ellis as Police Officer as
of April 1, 1941, at a salary of � 150.00 a month until further order
of the City Council payable from the General Fund, were each separatoly
adopted by the following vot, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Mhrray, Shannon and hiayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Sorum.
Los Compadres, an unincorporated association having filed an application
for a. permit to conduct a public dance on April 5, 1941, and paid the
application fee of 15.00 thereon end having withdrawn such application,
no action was had thereon, but there being no objections, it was ordered
that said filing fee be retained and credited upon any subsequent ap-
plication by said association, if any.
An application by R. H. Frohn to serve as relief fireman during the
period of vacations of the three regularly employed firemen, was pre-
sented and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Shannon, Resolution No. G44 of the City Council, employing said R.H.
Frohn as such relief fireman, at a salary of F150.00 a month, payable
from the General Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Clifftcr_, Murray, Shannon and Tdayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Sorum.
Ilpon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 665, of the City Council appointing Chief Norman H.
Harstad as Clerk of the City Court in criminal matters only was adopt-
ed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Yurray-, Shannon and VRyor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing and Sorum.
The recommendation of Mr. Brice Harold Frazier for the adoption of a
method of apportioning In Lieu Taxes and Liquor License Taxes whereby
at the end of each ,year all direct expenditures for the regulation and
control of traffic are theoretically applied against the amount receiv-
ed under the In Lieu Tax, after which the other cost of the Police
Department and Police Court are apportioned to activities under the In
Lieu Tax and under the Liquor License Tax by a set up based on the ratio
of the various classes of arrests which have been made during the year
to the total arrests made by Police Department, the cost of the Police
Coui^t being apportioned on the ratio of cases tried during the year.
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In other words the types of arrests and cases tried are segregated some-
what as follows: (1) Regulation and Control of Traffic: (2) Enforcement
of any State Law: (3) General Arrests was mentioned and it was ordered
that the Police Department and the City Judge make such reports of ar-
rests and cases tried to enable such aggregation of accounts to justify
the transfer at the end of the fiscal year of moneys to the General Fund
from said In Lieu Tax and Liquor License Tax Funds.
There was no report from the Public Works Committee.
A Partial Reconveyance releasing the Easterly 30 feet of Lot: 26 and. the
Westerly 40 feet of Lot 25 in Section 13 of the Palm Valley Colony Lands
from the lien of a Deed of Trust to the Bank of America National Trust
& Savings Association, Trustee, recorded in Book 320, Page 176 of Of-
Vl 2 0 ficial Records of the Office of County Recorder, Riverside,California,
V said land released being heretofore granted to the City for street pur-
poses, was presented and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by
Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 666 of the City Council accepting said
Reconveyance was unanimously adopted. -
The Council was informed that Henry Lotz, employed as street cleaner,
was seriously ill and that Joseph P. Sandeffer had been employed tem-
porarily to perform the duties of Mr. Lotz, and thereupon upon motion
of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, the employment
of Mr. Sandeffer, beginning as of April 1, 1941, and continuing until
further order of the City Council, at a compensation of v>100.00 a month
payable from the Street Fund, and ordering the payment of salary of
Henry Lotz for the period from April lst.and including April 15, 1941,
was adopted by the follom,ing vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes : None.
Absent: Councilmen Plymire, Pershing; and Sorum.
Upon request of Palm Springs Rotary Club and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon seconded by Councilman Cliffton, and unanimously adopted the
Council consented to erection of a Club sign adjacent to the Lion Club's
sign on North Palm Canyon Drive the location and manner of erection to
be according to the approval of the Street Superintendent.
Thereupon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
and unanimously adopted the meeting adjourned to April 9th at 7:30
o'clock P.M.
City Clerk of Palm Springs, C lifornia.
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Yinutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs .
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a, meeting
at the Cit« Council Chambers, knot^m as No. 480 11orth Palm Canyon Drive,
in said City, on Wednesday April 9, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., pursuant
to adjournment of regular meeting held April 2, 1941.
The meeting; was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Murray
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Yayor Boyd
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plvni.re
ocuncilman Sorum
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413
The following demands were presented, audited and upon motion of council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray, were approved and ordered
paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen
Shannon, IJzrray,Pershing and Mayor Boyd.
From the General Fund: Wm. Marte 23.61
Western Union 5.16
Southern Calif.Gas Co. 29.39
Pain Springs Water Co. 203.80
Riverside Blueprint Shop 9.26
Pacific Fire E-tin^uisher Co. 15.45
So. Calif. Telephone Co. 21.60
Research Publishing Co. 5.15
Standard Oil Co. 60.66 '
Auto Club of So. Calif. 6.18
T,4cISinneyls Desert Forge 22.15
From Waste Disposal Fund; Gilmore Oil Co.- 10.93
From Street Fund: - " " it 25.79
From Aaste Disposal Fund: Devine's Market 23.04
Standard Oil Co. 22.36
From Gas Tax Fund: E.L. Yeager 48.77
P. S. Builders Supply Co. 4.21
From General Fund: It " if " It 1.08
Plaza Garage 8.19
From Waste Disposal Fund: it " 54.63
Potters Hardware 12.36
From General Fund: It if 6.03
Guy Pinney, City Clerk 27.40
From 'Waste Disposal Fund: " " " it 5.00
Ralph A. Nesmith 13.00
There was no report from the Finance Committee the Public Safety Committee,
nor the Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee.
Public Works Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: upon recommendation
of the committee and motion of the Chairman, Councilman Pershing, seconded
by Councilman Shannon, Resolution, No. 668 of the City Council,approving
the requisition of the Superintendent of Streets for the purchase from
'Plestern Pipe &; Steel Co. of a galvanized wagon tank, 1026 „allons capacity,
and fittings, at an estimated cost of w205.00 plus sales tax, and one set
spur gear ball bearing chain blocks ton capacity from Palm Springs Builders
Supply Company at an estimate of w66.00 plus sales tax and appropriating
money for the payment therefor from the General Fund, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Yurray, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire and Serum.
Councilman Plymire present.
Upon motion of Councilman Plymire seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolu-
tion No. 669 of the City Council, approving the requisition of the Board
of Library Trustees for the purchase from American Seating Company of chairs
and book castors at an estimated cost of j352.45 plus sales tax, and Resolu-
tion No. 670 of the City Council approving the requisition of the Board of
Library Trustees for the purchase from Palm Springs Builders Supply Company
of four large tables at an estimated cost of `j217.40 plus sales tax, and
appropriating money for payment therefor from the Free Public Library Build-
ing Fund were adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes, None.
Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Serum.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire,Resolution
No. 671 of the City Council opposing the adoption of Senate Bill 110 now
pending in the State Legislature and directing copies to be sent to Senators
and assemblymen, was unanimously adopted.
Councilman Cliffton present.
The title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
amending Section 44 of Ordinance No. 36 of said City, adopted Yove ffier 9th,
414
193811, which ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the City Council
held March 25, 1941, and then read in full, was read, whereupon upon
motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, the further
reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-wit; the af-
firmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon and Mayor
Boyd. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council-
man Murray, said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 97 of the City of Palm,
Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,Shannon and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Serum.
A letter from the Board of Library 'Trustees requesting the re-employment
of Pete LeCrand as janitor for the 3`lelwood r,,urray 1.7emorial Library, was
referred to the Ceneral Committee.
Thereupon an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance establishing the Office of
City Manager of the City of Palm Springs, and defining the powers and
duties of the Manager", was introduced by Councilman Shannon and read in
full and filed with the City Clerk for further action of the Council.
Councilman Cliffton was thereupon excused and retired from the meeting.
A report by Chief of Police Harstad was presented by the Mayor and the
Councilmen were urged to read and study it.
A letter from Norman R. Powell, ex-police officer expressing appreciation
of the considerate treatment accorded him by Chief Harstad and other City
officials during the term of his employment was read and filed.
The Chief of Police expressed doubt of the effectiveness of Section. 44 of
Ordinance No. 36 as amended, and a discussion followed but no action was
taken.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Has--
olution No. 672 of the Cite Council, instructing the Public Safety Com-
mittee of the City Council to employ an architect to prepare a sketch
and preliminary estimates of the cost of an addition to the City jail,
recommended by the Chief of Police, was adopted by the following vote,
to—wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershin-, Shannon and'.,fayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Serum.
The Chief of Police was instructed to direct the newspaper distributing
agencies to reduce the number of newsboys selling papers in the vicinity
of the Post Office.
Upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Res-
olution No. 673 of the City Council accepting the offer of Herbert J.
Carpenter to lease the premises occupied by the City Offices, and des-
cribed as the East 74 feet of the south 50 feet of Lot 6 in Block 23 in
Palm Springs as per Map recorded in Book 96 page 432 of ?'maps, records of
San Diego County, California, for the year beginning July lst. 1941, for
the rental of 41200.00 a year payable in quarterly installments of P300.00
on October 1, 1941, January 1, -1942, April 1, 1942 and_, May 31st, 1942,
with an option for renewal for one year,all according to the provisions
of a lease presented and read, was adopted by the following 'vote, to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Sarum.
A copy of the minutes of a meeting of the Zoning Board of the City Plann-
in; Commission, held April 2, 1941, reciting that the Board had granted
the application of Henry A. Simsarian for a permit for variance of front
yard requirements pertaining to Lot 34 and North 6 - feet of Lot 35, Block
A, Palm Springs Estates No. 2; and that said application for rear yard
variance was denied without prejudice, vas read and. upon motion of Council-
man Pershing, seconded by Councilman- Shannon, itesolution Tdo. 674 of the City
Council, approving the said action of the Zoning Board was unanimously
adopted.
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Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 675 of the City Council appropriating; ?15.00 from the
General Fund for expenses of meeting of Municipal Finance Officer
Association in Palm Springs and Resolution No. 676 of the City Coun-
cil appropriating 1N15.00 from the General Fund for expenses of meeting
of Citrus 3elt Division of League of California Cities in Palm Springs,
were adopted by the following vote:-
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Cliffton, and Serum.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Pershing, and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to Tuesday
April 15, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
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Ci v Clerk 16r e rl . o Palm Springs.
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Minutes of Adjourned Re?ular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the Council Chambers, known as IJo. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City on Tuesday April 15, 1941, at 7.30 o'clock P.M., pursuant to adjourn-
ment of regular meeting held April 9, 1941.
Mayor Boyd being absent the meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.
Fell Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman PIurrav
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
City Attorney, Roy Vi. Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pim7ey
Absent: Councilman Serum
1:4ayo r Boyd .
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, - Res-
olution No. 677 of the City Council apvointing Councilman Shannon, Mayor
Pro Tempers, was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon Nr. Shannon assumed the chair and presided over the meeting.
The following demands were presented, audited and upon motion of Council-
man Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, were approved and ordered
paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton
Murray, Plymire, Pershing and Shannon.
From Street Fund: Henry Lotz ,'50.00
From Library Fund: frank Evans 6.87
From General_ Fund: Rbith Bruton, Sec-Treas. 5.00
State Compensation Ins.Fund 20.70
Union Oil Co. 3.35
Norman R. Powell 75.00
Claude S. Howard 45.00
J. E. Bauer Cc. 15.97
From Waste Dispoaal Fund: General Petroleum Co. 23.46
Union Oil Co. 19.09
Shell Oil Co. 9.94
From General Fund: Kocher-Samson 24.64
C. W. Campbell 32.58
There were no reports from the Boards and Commissions Relations; Finance;
nor General Committees.
416
Mr. Shannon of the Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee pre-
sented a communication from Mr. Basson, City Health Officer, directing
the attention of the City Council to the cutting of ; 40,000 from the ven-
ereal disease program of the State Health Department, vas presented and
upon motion of Councilman Clifften, seconded by Councilman 14urray, Res-
olution No. 678 of the City Council protesting said cut was unanimously
adopted.
Councilman Cliffton of the Public Safety Committee, presented a commun-
ication from the Chief of Police informing the City Council that Police
Officer Claude Seaman Howard had- been discharged from the Palm Springs
Police Department, as of April 9, 1941 for the good of the service which
was read by the Clerk and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by
Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 679 of the City Council approving
such discharge of said Officer Howard was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon a communication from the Chief of Police advising the City
Council that Ralph Troutt had been appointed a" patrolman in the Palm
Springs Police Department as of April 13, 1941, at a salary of' :Li150.00
a month, to take the place of Officer Claude S. Hovard from April 12,
to May 31, 1941, was presented and read and upon motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No- 680 of the City
Council., consenting to and approving such employment was unanimously
adopted.
The Council was informed that Henry Lots was confined in the. Government
Hospital at Sawtelle, indefinitely, and upon motion of Councilman Pcrsning
as Chairman,of the Public 71[orks Committee, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. C81 of the City Council, granting said Lotz sick-leave vrith-
out pay for the term of his absence, and employing Joseph P. 'ande£fer in
his stead temporarily at the rate of �j'aoo.00 a month was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:-
Ayes-, Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing and Shannon.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance establishing the Office of City Manager
of the City of Palm Springs and defining the powers and duties of the'Man-
ager", introduced and read at a meeting of the City Council held April 9,
1941, was again read in full. And thereupon upon motion of Councilman 34urray
seconded by Councilman Cliffton, said ordinance, being Ordinance No.98 of
the City of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing and Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Scrum and Mayor Boyd.
The-meeting-thereupon adjourned to'-April- 30, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock
upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Pershing and
unanimously adopted.
City Clerk of th-e City of Pa Springs.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of' the City of Palm Springs, California, held'a meeting at
the Council Chambers,"known'as No. 480 North Palm- Canyon brive, in said City,
on Wednesday April 30, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., pursuant to adjournment of
adjourned regular meeting held April 15, 1941.
Mr. Boyd being absent the meeting was called to order by the City Clerk.
417
Roll Call : Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Scram
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk; Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Pershing
Mayor Boyd.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, Reso-
lution No. 682 of the City Council appointing Councilman Shannon, Mayor
Pro Tempore, was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon Mr. Shannon assumed the chair and presided over the meeting.
Draft of' the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held April 9th,
and 15th, 1941, 'having been distributed amongst the several Councilmen,
were approved as the minutes of the meeting and were ordered to be copied
in the Minute Book of the City Council.
The following"demands were presented, audited and upon motion of Council-
man Sorum,seconded by Councilman Murray, were approved and ordered paid-
by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton,
Murray, Plymire, Sorum and Shannon.
From General Fund: Guy Pinney $225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
to to " 35.00
Chas. J. Burket 200.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Nathan H. Basson 60.00
Earl Maynard ' - 45.00
Elizabeth Honeycutt 85.00
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 900.00
Phil Gardella 120.00
Joseph P. Sandeffer 100.00
From Waste Disposal Fund: Carl MoNealy 150,00
Maids Harnden 90.00
Victor Campbell 132.00
Frank Honeycutt 1320-00
David Miller 132.00
Frank Britton 121.00
Floyd Croft 121.00
David Jones 1.00
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 160.00
N. H. Harstad 300.00
Max Belanger 175.00
H. William Lux 150.00
LeRoy Hall 150.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
Frank Lewis 150.00
Forest 0 Ellis 150.00
Ralph Troutt 90.00
Russell L. Jaloff 100.00
From In Lieu Tax Fund: Floyd D. Switzer 150.00
JFrom General Fund: Guy Pinney 7.00
to to 9.81
From Waste Disposal Fund: It " 2.47 12.28
From General Fund: Nevada-Calif. Elec.Corp. 45.07
Calif.Water & Telephone Co. 60.00
Auto 'Club of So. California 19,36
C. N. Bosworth 9.79
Harold I. Smith 23.37
Texas Co. 1.05
Co G. Lykken 15.60
From Waste Disposal Fund: " " of 7.42 22.92
Desert Sun
From General Fund; to to 36,79 51,43
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From General Fund: Plaza Garage 25.57
From Waste Disposal Fund:" " 37.10 62.67
Palm Springs New 3.90
From General Fund: Stockwell & Binney 22.21
From Street Fund: " " 7.57 29.78
E. L.' Yeager 23. 0
From Gas Tax Funds " " " 23.86 47.71
From Street Fund: P. S.Pipe & Supply Co: 5.88
P. S. Builders Supply 74.22
From General Fund: " of " " 4.88 79.10
J.' E. Bauer Co. 42.49
Schilling Motor Sales 1.00
Ginger Print Pub. Assn. 11.76
Star Machine Works 48.93
H.L. Gerber 3.00
Sunshine Court 30.00
F.E. Curtis 225.00
The Limelight- 48.69
Bank of America 129.30
n n n 94.07
174.84
Security Title Ins. & Guar. 7.50
John Adams 5.27
From Liquor License: " ", 4.65 9.92
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso-
lution No. 683 of the City Council transferring $425.00 from the General
Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Sorum and Shannonp
Mayor Pro Tempore,
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing and Mayor Boyd.
There were no formal committee reports.
Councilmen Plymire stated the eom Taint of Mr. George N. Stone -against "
noise from the cafe at 574 South Indian-Avenue conducted by Don.H. Hall,
and made a: motion that the City Attorney be instructed to draw an ordin-
anee to prohibit-the alleged
a dsstatellawshwe a adequateAif�omplaintsnwererney explained that filedresent and -supportedces
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smfficient evidence. There being no second to the motion made by Council-
man Plymire, the Mayor Pro Tempore declared the motion lost.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, Reso-
lution No. 684 of the CityCouncil thanking Bela Foldesy, manager of the
Palm Springs Hotel, Irwin Schumann,proprietor of the Chi Chi Grill and
Cocktail Lounge, and Wk. 'H. Niendorff, proprietor of Cabama Cafe, for the
entertainment furnished by them for the dinner to the members of the Citrus
Belt Division of the League of California Cities, at the Palm Springs Tennis
Club Friday evening April, 25th, 1941, was unanimously adopted.
Upon the request and.reooumtendati'on of- Judge Albert R. Hoffman; President
of the Community Recreation Commission; and upon motion of Councilman
Plymire; seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 685 of the City
Council, employing' Gerald J. Schill as Physical Director of Recreation
under the orderes and direction of the Commission until further order of
the City Council was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Sorum and Shannon
Mayor Pro Tempore
Noes: None
Absents Councilman Pershing and Mayor Boyd.
The City Attorney presented the application of California Water & Tele-
phone Company, a corporation, for a franchise for the term of fifty
years to operate and maintain a telephone system within the City under
the provisions of the Franchise Sales Law (Statutes 1905, page 777, as
amended) and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Sorum, Resolution No. 686 of the City Council,declaring intention of
the City Council to grant such franchise" and to receive bids therefor
and award the same to thehighest bidder, and that sealed 'bids will be
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received therefor at the City Offices, 363 North Palm Can Drive, on
or before June 18, 1941, at 5:00 ovolock P. Me, and that all such bids
shall be opened and read by the City Clerk before the City Council at
8:00 o'clock P.M., on June 18th, ,1941, at its usual place of meeting
480 North Palm Canyon 'Drive, and ordering notice of said application
to be published in The Limelight, a newspaper of general circulation
within the City of Palm Springs, in'its issues of May late Sth, and
22nd, 1941. was unanimously adopted.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. 687 of the City Council, approving' the ratifying an
agreement between the City and the County of Riverside for the service
and maintenance of the new two way police radio communication system
recently purchased by the City was unanimously adopted.
Notification of application for Alcholic Beveridge License for, On
Sale Distilled Spirits, and On Sale Beer and Wine, By: Cataldb Sab-
atella dba Village Steak House at 318'North Palm Canyon Drive, on
transfer from Joseph Aboudara, received from the State Board of
Equalization was presented.
There was no action thereon.
A communication from R. L. Kaufman M.D. Riverside County Health Com-
missioner by Nathan H. Basson, Inspector listing recommendation for
Public Health regulations was referred to the Indian Lands and Health
and Sanitation Committee.
Councilman Sorum introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of
the City of Palm Springs adding Subdivision (a) of Section 20 of
Ordinance No. 36 of said City, adopted November 9the 1938", estab-
lishing and declaring Arenas Road at its intersection with Belardo
Road to be a through street and -highway', -which-ordinance was read
in full"and filed with the Clerk for further action of the City
Council,
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Murray, and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk o e City of Pa pr ngs.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs,
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the
regular meeting for the month of May, 1941, at the Council Chamberse
known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday
May 7th, 1941, at 7:30 o-'clock P. M., the said day being- the- first
Wednesday of said month of May.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Frank V. Shennon,Mayor
Pro Tempore, who presided.
Invocation by Councilman Murray.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Scrum
Councilman Shannon
City Attorney, Roy We Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: Counbilman'Plymire
Mayor Boyd.
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The treasurer's report for the month of April, was presented, examined
and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
The following claims were presented and upon motion of Councilman Sorum,
seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved and ordered ;paid by unan-
imous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilman Cliffton; Murray
Pershing,Sorum alAd.Shannon.
From General Funds Western Pipe & Steel Company 0211.1.5
Davidson & Fulmer 21.25
From Street Funds Gilmore Oil Co. 20.75
From General Funds Palm Springs Water Co. 206056
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 18.01
Southern Calif. Telephone Co.. 18.1.5
Western Union 2.41
Palm Springs Garage 13.41
'Palm Springs Tennis Club 6.18
Simpsonts 7.50
Cosgrove & Co. 5.00
Waste Disposal Funds Postmaster 5.00
From General Funds " " 19.50
Chamber of Commerce 1000000
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Murray, Reso-
lution No. 688 'of the City Council transferring the sum of $50.00 from
the General Fund to-the Street Fund; the sum of $2042 from the In Lieu
Tax Fund; and -the 'sum of $600.00 from the Waste Disposal'Fund to the
General Fund in repayment of 16an'from the General Fund to Waste Disposal
Fund, was adopted by the ,following votes-
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton; Murray, Pershing,-Sorum .
and Shannon.Mayor Pro Tempore
Noess None
Absents Mayor Philip L. Boyd and Councilman Plymire.
There were no reports from the Boards and Commissions Relations Committees
Finance Committee; General Committee; nor Indian Lands and Health and
Sanitation Committee.
Councilman Plymirs present.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum,Chairman. The Chairman reported
on the request for, the installation of-mail- deposit boxes at the corner
of Palm Canyon Drive and Parieto Road by the Del Tahquitz Hotel and at the
corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tamarisk Road by the El Paseo Drug Store,
and recommended that the United States Post Office Department be requested
to make" such installations; and upon his motion seconded by Councilman
Plymire, Resolution No. 689 of the City Council requesting said installa-
tions was unanimously adopted.
Public Works Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman; The Second Supple-
mental Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of 1/4c Gas Tax for Streets
of Major Importance to include, as Project No. 8, the construction of a
gutter on the West side of Indian Avenue, across Arenas Road, was presented
and read and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman
Sorum, Resolution No. 690 of the City Council, authorizing the execution
of said Agreement, was unanimously adopted.
Councilman-Pershing-then explained to the Council the intention to pave
Sunrise Way with Desert Mix and the necessity of carrying the Horse ,Trail
from the East side to the West side of the pavement at the junction of the
corner of Section 12 and 14 requiring a concrete surface at the point of
crossover four inches in thickness and approximately 25' ft.x 35 ft. ,i:n
area, and upon his motion seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No.691
of the City Council, appropriating the sum of 4125.00 from the Street, Fund
to pay the cost of such paving to be installed in conformity with the sketch
and plans submitted by the City Engineer, was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayess Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum
and Shannon.
Noess None
Absents Mayor Boyd.
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A deed from the Pearl M. McManus and Austin G, McManus for an easement
for highway purposes across the westerly rectangular forty feet of Lot
24 of Section 13 was presented and upon motion duly made and seconded
was referred to the City Planning Commission for recommendation and
report.
Councilman Plymire called attention to a hazard to pedestrians at the
crossing over Granvis Valmonte at its intersection with Palm Canyon
Drives Councilman Pershing Chairman of the Public Works Committee,
stated that investigation would be made and the hazard eliminated if
1 possible.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray,
Resolution No. 692 of the City Council, amending Resolution Not 634
of the City Council, adopted at'a meeting thereof held March 5, 1941,
so as to terminate-the employment of Earl Maynard as janitor for the
Public Library Building and permit the Board of Trustees of the Library
to employ a janitor was unanimously adopted.
Upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution
No. 693 of the City Council', increasing the Appropriation made by Resolution
No. 645 of the City Council, adopted March 19, 1941, to pay for the construct-
ion of toilets at the Recreation Center on the Field Club grounds from $125.00
to$133.53 and ordering the payment from said appropriation of the sum of
$50.00 to Palm Springs Pipe h Supply Co., $9.75 to Earl Maynard; $10000
to J. E. Browning; and $60.00 to Palm Springs Builders Supply Co. was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum
and Shannon.
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Boyd.
Upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 694 of the City Council, thanking the individuals and firms
who donated material, labor and funds for the construction of said toilets
and ordering copies to be sent to such persons and firms, was unanimously
adopted.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs adding
Subdivision (a) to' Section 20 of Ordinance No. 36 of said City, adopted
November 9, '1936.", introduced at a meeting of the City Council held
April 30, 1941, was read in full and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Pershing,- said ordinance being Ordinance No. 99
of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing and Sorum.
Noes: Couneilman'Shannon
Absent: Mayor Boyd.
The report of the Zoning Board of the City Planning Commission upon the
application of the Palm Springs Corporation for a variance from setback
requirements affecting, Lots 23 and 24 of Block 26 Palm Springs at the
corner of Indian Avenue and Andreas Road came up for consideration and
Councilman Cliffton moved that the action of the Zoning Board be reversed,
which motion, upon the ruling of the Mayor Pro Tempore, was lost for want
of a second. Thereupon motion of Councilman'Cliffton, seconded-by Council-
man Sorum, Resolution No. 695 of the City Council, referring said matter
to the City Planning Commission for report and recommendation, was un-
animously adopted.
A letter from Armand Turonnet regarding the zoning of his property on
North Palm Canyon Drive was read and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
Bulletins from the League of California Cities calling attention to the
undesirable provisions of, Assembly Bills 626, 627 and 2103 proposing
vehicle locense' tax exemptions were discussed'and upon motion of Council-
man Cliffton; seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 696 of the
City Council, opposing the passage of said Bills and ordering copies of
said resolution to be sent to Senator Phillips and Assemblyman Dilworth,
was unanimously adopted.
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A copy of a proposed imitative measure changing the regulations for'
the sale of alcoholic beverages_'in the State of California, was re-
ferred to the General Committee.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing
and unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the City Offices be
closed on Saturdays beginning May 31, and continuing throughout the
month of June.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
the meeting adjourned to May 21, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meet-
ing at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive,
in said City, on Wednesday, May 21, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P-M-, pur-
suant to adjournment of regular meeting held May 7, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Frank V. Shannon, Mayor
Pro. Tempore, who presided.
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Roll Call: - Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilmen Pershing
Councilman Sorum
Councilman Shannon, Mayor Pro Tempore -
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Plymire
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
Minutes of the meeting of the City Council held April 30, 1941 and
May 7, 1941 were approved.
The following demands were presented, examined, audited, and upon
motion of Councilman Scrum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were
approved and ordered paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative
votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershing, Sorum and, Shannon,
Mayor Pro Tempore:
From Waste Disposal Fund: Louis & Frances Gautiello 33.00
From General Fund: to it it 33.00 $ 66.00
State Compensation Ins.Fund 369.22
Louis & Frances Gautiello 58.33
Herbert C. Carpenter 300.00
Palm Springs Sporting Goods 19.52
to " Tennis Club 8.76
From Street Fund: Palm Springs Pipe & Supply Co- 3.29
From Gas Tax Fund: E.L.Yeager 20.73
From Hoover Special Fund: Millard Wright 17.99
From General Fund: It IT 2.01 20.00
J. 19. Connell Co. 39.90
Eastman Kodak Stores, Inc'. 10.79
Auto Club of So. Calif. 42.75
J. M. Connell Co. 30.02
Standard Oil Co. 61.35
From In Lieu Tax Fund: " " " 7.50 68.85
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From General Fund: Calif. Water h Tele. Co. 64.91
Union Oil Co. 25.29
From In Lieu Tax Fund: " it " 2.48
From Waste Disposal Fund: " " " 13.26 41.04
General Petroleum 27.49
Carl McNealy 13.00
Tidewater Associated Oil Co. 16.41
From Library Bldg. Fund: American Seating Co. 348.61 ,
From General Fund: Stevie Whiteflower 5.00
Johnny Boyle 5.00
Councilman Plymire present.
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire,Chairman.
The request of H. D. McNeer, proprietor of Plaza Garage for permission
to maintain household furniture and furnishing storage business upon
the premises of his garage was presented, Councilman Cliffton made a
motion that the request of Mr. McNeer be granted, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Pershing, and was lost because of a tie, Coun-
cilman Cliffton, Plymire and Pershing voting in favor of said motion
and Councilman Murray, Sorum and Shannon voting against it. Thereupon
said request was referred to the City Attorney for advice concerning
the method of granting same.
A report from the City Planning Commission approving the action of the
Zoning Board upon the application of Palm Springs Corporation was pre-
sented. Councilman Cliffton moved that the action of the Board be re-
versed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Pershing. However upon
the statement of Councilman Murray, member of the Planning Commission,
that said applicant did not propose at the present time to construct a
building near the property line on Indian Avenue, Councilman Cliffton
with the consent of Councilman Pershing withdrew his said motion.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman.
Upon motion of Councilman-Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Reso-
lution No. 694 of the City Council, ordering payment in cash, without
deferred installments of the purchase price of the Ford automobile
recently purchased for the Police Department from Associated Motors
Inc. and appropriating the sum of $463.53 from the General Fund for
such purposes was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing
Sorum and Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Boyd
General Committee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
Resolution No. 698 of the City Council, accepting the resignation of
Earl Maynard as janitor for the City Offices and other City buildings
effective June 1, 1941, was unanimously adopted, and the General Com-
mittee was requested to suggest the employment of a successor.
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee, Councilman Murray,
Chairman.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of the Waste Dis-
posal Department recommending the services of Frank Honeycutt be dis-
pensed with from and after May 23, 1941, and upon motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 699 of the
City Council, approving said recommendation and ordering payment to said
Honeycutt from the Waste Disposal Fund of the sum of $162.60 in full for
services, was adopted by the following vote, to-wits
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum
and Shannon, Mayor Pro Tempore
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Boyd.
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Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman
A communication from the Chief of Police advising that Police Officer
Frank E. Lewis had resigned on May 9, 1941, to enter the United States
Naval Service was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum,
seconded, by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 700 of the City Council,
accepting said resignation and ordering the payment to said Lewis from
the General Fund of the sum of $43.55 in full for his services was.
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Sorum and Shannon
Noes: None '
Absent: Mayor Boyd .
tinother communication from the Chief of Police advising that Police
Sergeant Max Belanger had been discharged from the Department as of
May 9, 1941, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Coun-
cilman Sorum, Resolution No. 701 of the City Council, approving said
discharge and ordering the payment to said Belanger from the Genera].
Fund of the sum of $50.31 in full for his services, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Sorum and Shannon
Noes: Councilmen Plymire and Pershing
Absent: Mayor Boyd.
Public Works Committee, Councilman Pershing Chairman.
A grant by Reuben N. Fleet and Dorothy Fleet, his wife, of an ease-
ment for public highway and public utility purposes over the following
described lands situated in ,the City, to-wit:
All that portion of Lot 21 of Merito Vista Tract as recorded
in Map Book 12, Page 94, records of Riverside County, described.
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as follows:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 21 thence South
00- 091 East along' the East side of said Lot 21 a distance of
54 feet; thence on a curve concave to the Northeast having a
central angle of 450 - 00' and a radius of 48.28 feet a distance
of 38.92 feet to, a point; thence North 450 - 09' West a distance
of 28.08 feet to the North line of said Lot 21, thence North 890
- 51' East along the North line of said Lot 21 a distance of
34 feet to the point of beginning.
the acceptance of which grant had been approved and recommended by the
City Planning Commission was presented and upon motion of Councilman
Murray, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 702 of the City
L'ouncil, accepting said grant was unanimously adopted.
Upon the recommendation of the City Planning 'Commission and upon motion
of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No.
703 of the City of Palm Springs, accepting the offer of dedication of
all of the public thoroughfares and parkways in the Merito Vista Tract,
Los Palmas Tract, and Vista Acres Tract, subdivisions within the City
was unanimously adopted.
A grant by Pearl M. McManus and Austin G. McManus, her husband, of an
easement for public highway and public utility purposes over the follow-
ing described lands situated in the City, to-wit:
The Westerly rectangular 40 feet of Lots 24, Section 13, Tp, 4S.,
R. 4E., S.B.B.M., Palm Valley Colony Lands as recorded in Map 1.1,
Page 662, records of San Diego County, California.
the acceptance of which ,grant had been approved and recommended by the
City Planning Commission was presented and upon motion of Councilman
Pershing, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. '704 of the
"ity Council, accepting said grant was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman reported that Ramon Road was being beautified by the
planting of some one hundred and thirty or more oleanders along the
north side east from Indian Avenue and tamarisk trees at the east end
adjacent to the sewage disposal site, the oleanders and tamarisk cut•-
tin;,s being donated by property owners.
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At the request of the Community Recreation Commission and upon the
motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolu-
tion No. 705 of the City Council authorizing the employment since May
1, 1941, and until further order of the City Council of Richard Chan-
dler as caretaker of the Recreation Center upon the Field Club grounds,
the duties of such caretaker being in general the preparation of the
ball field for each game, flooding the field with irrigation water,
dragging and leveling the surface there, collecting and removing all
debris after each game, and keeping the physical property in good or-
der, the compensation to be 42.00 for each scheduled game of softball
payable from the General Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Serum and Shannon
Noes: None
Absent: Mayor Boyd
A communication from the Palm Springs Lions Club inquiring whether the
City would assume ownership of an ambulance, and maintain and operate
the same as an emergency ambulance twenty-four hours a day, twelve
months a year, furnishing operator, was presented, and referred to the
City Attorney, and the Finance, Public Safety and Health Committees for
investigation, report and recommendation.
Thereupon the meeting adjourned to May 28, 1941, at 7:30 P.M.
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City Clerk of 1 prings, Cr fornis.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City, on Wednesday, May 28, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. Al., pursuant to
adjournment of adjourned regular meeting held May 21, 1941.
the meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Shannon
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Sarum
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
There was no report from the Committee, but Judge Albert R. Hoffman,
President of the Community Recreation Commission, recommended the employ-
ment of Mr. Lowell Taylor of Long Beach, California, as Director of
Recreational Activities for the City and Public Schools, at a salary
of $150.00 a month beginning July 1, 1941, the City to pay one-half there-
of, the Desert School District one-fourth and the Palm Springs High School
District one-fourth. The said recommendation was referred to Councilman
Murray of the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee and to the Finance
Committee for report and recommendation.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman:
The proposal of the Palm Springs Lions Club to purchase and donate an
emergency ambulance to the City was discussed. Councilman Cliffton of
the Public Safety Committee, said that it would be difficult if not im-
possible to house the ambulance in the fire-house, but it was stated that
the Plaza Garage had offered to house it temporarily, until proper housing
could be provided. It being contemplated that an additional man or pos-
sibly two men may be added to the regularly employed force of the Fire
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Department, it was stated that the City would be able to have a driver
available at all times. Councilman Murray, Chairmen of the Health and
Sanitation Committee,, reported that his Committee was in favor, of the
project, and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolu-
tion No. 706' of the City Council declaring the willingness of ,the City
Council to accept the offer of the Lions Club, without comitment to
definite conditons or obligations of maintenance or operation, and ex-
pressing appreciation of the efforts of the donors and a desire to co-
operate with them, was unanimously adopted.
General Committee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman:
Upon motion of the Chairman, Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council-
man Murray, Resolution No. 707 of the City Council, employing Robert
H. Frohn as janitor for the City Offices, City Jail, Council Chambers,
Waste Disposal Offices, Jury Room and Judgeys Chambers at a salary of
$45.00 a month beginning June 1, 1941, and continuing until further
order of the City Council, was adopted by unanimous vote.
There was no report from the Public Safety Committee except as stated
above in regard to a city ambulance.
Public Works Committee, Councilman. Pershing, Chairman;
A communication from 11:r. G. K. Sanborn, Street Superintendent, stating
that in his opinion the paving of Alejo Road east of Indian Avenue by
the Road Department of the Indian Service would endanger the property
on the north side of the Road in the event of a flood, eras referred to
Committee for investigation, report and recommendation.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray, Reso-
lution No. 708 of the City Council, instructing the City Engineer to
41i prepare a project statement for the use of Gas Tax Funds for the con-
struction of a concrete gutter and wall on the west side of Indian Avenue
between Granvia Valmonte and Alejo Road, was unanimously adopted.
It was stated that it is expected that the County Road Department would
install a desert mix pavement on Sunrise Way from Ramon Road to Tamarisk
Road, and thence westerly on Tamarisk Road to connect with the present
pavement.
Coumnittee reports being concluded, e request by H. D. McNeer of Plaza
Garage, for permission to conduct the business of storing furniture,
household effects and personal belongings for hire in the basement of
the permanent concrete building 'mown as Plaza Garage at 182 East Jlrenas
Road in District C-2 as established by Ordinance No. 75, was presented,
and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 709 of the City Council granting said request, subject to
the concurrence of the City Planning Commission, during; the six months
period from May lst to October, 3lst, both inclusive each ,year, was un-
animously adopted.
The written request of Councilman Plymire for permission to be absent
from meetings of the City Council during the period from about June lst
until about October lst, 1941, was presented but not acted upon.
A written notice under date of May 26, 1941, by Agua Caliente (Palm
Springs) Tribal Committee, addressed to the Mayor and other designated,
City Officials, demanding; that City Officials refrain from making in-
spections of building operations or demandin;; permits for the same upon
Indian Reservation lands, was read and referred to the City Attorney for
reply.
Thereupon the meeting adjourned upon motion duly made, seconded and
unanimously adopted.
City Clerk of IsAliff oprings, C ifornia
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the
regular meeting for the month of June, 1941, at the Council Chambers,
known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday,
June 4, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the said day being the first
Wednesday of the said month of June.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Invocation by Councilman Murray.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent; Councilman Pershing.
The Treasurer's report for the month of May, 1941, was presented,
examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
The following claims were presented and upon motion of Councilman Shan-
non, seconded by Councilman Sorum, were approved and ordered paid by
unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton,
Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fund: Guy Pinney W225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Chas. J. Burket 200.00
Nathan H. Hasson 60.00
Elizabeth Honeycutt 85.00
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
Earl Maynard 45.00
Gerald J. Shill 25.00
From Street Fund: G. R. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 120.00
Joseph P. Sandeffer 100.00
From General Fund: William Leonesio 225.00
Philip X_asper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
N. H. Harstad 300.00
LeRoy Hall 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 150.00
From In Lieu Tax Fund: Floyd D. Switzer 150.00
From General Fund: Forest 0. Ellis 150.00
H. William Lux 150.00
Ralph Troutt 150.00
Russell L. Jaloff 100.00
From Street Fund: American Bitumuls Co. 1.11
Gilmore Oil Co. 6.48
Texas Co. 7.05
From General Fund: Bank of America 174.22
Bank of America 93.75
Bank of America 128.82
Desert Electric Co. 1.25
Nevada California Electric Corp. 61.94
Louis & Frances Gautiello 58.33
Palm Springs Field Club 7.00
Potter Ilardware Co. 3.09
Texas Co. 10.88
Palm Springs Pipe & Supply Co. 259.74
C. G. Lykken 15.30
From Street Fund: C. G. Lykken 3.25
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From In Lieu Tax Fund: Skip Fordyce 1 10.25
From General Fund: Harry H. Mann 140.30
Marcus Caro .62
Lyle W. Seccombe 1.86
N. H. Harstad 6.75
Plaza Garage 5.24
From Waste Disposal Fund: Plaza Garage 23.26
From General, Fund: Palm Springs Builders Supply Co. 4.24
From Street Fund: Palm Springs Builders Supply Co, 9.79
From General Fund: Desert Sun 47.23
From Waste Disposal Fund: Desert Sun - 21.07
Stockwell & Binney 4.38
From General Fund: Stockwell & Binney 40.50
Louis & Frances Gautiello 33.33
From Waste Disposal Fund: Louis & Frances Gautiello 33.33
Carl McNealy 150.00
Maida Harnden 90.00
Victor Campbell 198.00
David Miller 132.00
Frank Britton 181.50
Floyd Craft 60.50
Carl McNealy30.00
Carl McNealy 12.85
From General Fund: Richard Chandler 24.00
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Reso-
lution No. 710 of the City Council, transferring $265.00 from the
General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote, to-
wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
Councilman Murray, Secretary of the City Planning Commission, reported
that the Commission, at- its meeting held this date, had concurred in
Resolution No. 709 of the City Council, adopted at the meeting of the
Council held May 28, 1941, granting permission to H. D. McNeer to conduct
the business of storing furniture, household effects and personal 'belong-
ings in the Plaza Garage Building at 182 East Arenas Road.
The resignation of Mr. James C. Geggie as a member of the Board of Trust-
ees of the Palm Springs Public Library was presented, and the Mayor
announced that he had ,appointed Mr. Clarence H. Simpson to succeed Mr.
Geggie, and had also appointed Mr. Horace F. Pendery to fill the vacancy
upon said Board caused by the death of Miss Kate Collins, and upon motion
of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 711
of the City Council, accepting the said resignation of Mr. Geggie, and
consenting to the appointment of Mr. Simpson to succeed Mr. Geggie, and
Mr. Pendery in the place and stead of Miss Collins, was unanimously
adopted.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman:
The Chairman reported that proposals for comprehensive public liability
and automobile insurance had been received, most of them too late to
present properly at this meeting, and upon his motion, seconded by Coun-
cilman Cliffton, it was unanimously ordered that said insurance be
carried under a binder by Pacific Indemnity Co., represented by Kobher-
Samson Insurance Agency, until the next meeting of the City Council.
The proposed employment of Mr. Lowell Taylor as Director of Recreational
Activities for the City and the schools was discussed, but Mr. Croaker,
Trustee of the Desert Elementary School District, and Mr. Cree of the
Palm Springs High School District, stated that the Boards of said Dis-
tricts respectively had not officially acted upon said proposal though
the individual members were in favor of such employment.
There was no report from the General Committee.
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Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee, Councilman Pdurray,
Chairman;The employment of the City Health Officer was deferred until the next
meeting of the City Council.
Caroline B. Hicks, (Mrs. Harold J. Hicks) as Chairman of the welfare
Section of the Palm Springs Woman's Club, presented a letter and tenta-
tive sketches for a proposed public clinic building in Palm Springs
with recommendations for a site and estimate of cost, which was read
and discussed by the Council and Mrs. Hicks. The matter was then re-
ferred to the Committee for further investigation, report and recommen-
dation, Mr. Murray, Chairman of the Committee, stating that another site
was being considered.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Serum, Chairman;
The Chairman presented and approved a request by the Chief of Police
that the employment of Officer Ralph Trout be extended from May 31,
1941, to and including June 30, 1941, and upon motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 712 of the
City Council, so ordering, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes:- None
Absent: Councilman Pershing
The Chairman also presented notification by the Chief of Police, ap-
proved by him, of the appointment of Officer LeRoy Hall as Sergeant
of the Palm Springs Police Department as of June 1, 1941, at a salary
of $175.00 a month, on a temporary probationary appointment, and to
serve as such at the discretion of the Chief of Police, and upon motion
of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No.
713 of the City Council, approving such appointment, was adopted by
the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
- Noes: None - - -
Absent; Councilman Pershing
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
and unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the Kocher-Samson Insur-
ance Agency be notified that the Police motorcycles will be out of
use during the months of June, July, August and September, 1941, so
as to entitle the City to a reduction of public liability and auto-
mobile insurance premiums thereon.
Public "Yorks Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman:
The Street Superintendent stated that Mr. Gaylord of the State High-
way Division had inquired whether the- City desired to take over the
maintenance of the State Highway within the City, and explained that
the Division must certify that the City has adequate equipment; that
the Division will continue to paint pavement markings, including paral-
lel parking zones, at an estimated cost of $450.00 a year; that the
same funds would be available as are now used by the Division; and
that savings in cost, if any, could not be used elsewhere, but could
be accumulated for use on the State Highway for major repairs. The
City would be responsible for bridge maintenance and storm damage re-
pair, and would be liable for damages for all inexcusable lack of re-
pair. The matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee for in-
vestigation, report and recommendation prior to the beginning of the
next biennium.
Honorable Albert R. Hoffman, City Judge, having become temporarily
incapacitated by illness, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded
by Councilman Serum, Resolution No: 714 of the City Council, granting
the said Judge a leave of absence for six weeks, was unanimously
adopted.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Shannon, Resolution No. 715 of the City Council appointing Guy Pinney
City Judge during the absence of Judge Hoffman, was unanimously adopted.
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The Clerk then presented copies of minutes of meetings of the City
Planning Commission, each certified and attested to be full, true
and correct copies by Robert D. Murray, Secretar}7 of said Commis-
sion, and filed in the office of the City Clerk on, to-wit:
Minutes of Meeting held Mar. 19, 1941 filed June 2, 1941
Apr. 2, 1941 June 2, 1941
Apr. 4, 1941 Apr. 11, 1941 ,
Apr. 10, 1941 June 2, 1941,
Apr. 16, 1941 Apr. 16, 1941
Apr. 21, 1941 Apr. 24, 1941
Apr. 24, 1941 Apr. 30, 1941
May 7, 1941 May 10, 1941
May 14, 1941 May 20, 1941
the substance of which minutes were recited to be proceedings and
hearings upon the matters referred to and contained in Resolution
No. 716 of the City Council hereinafter mentioned.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman
Shannon, Resolution No. 716 of the City Council, reciting that the
City Planning Commission has heretofore held public hearings on
April 2nd, 1941, and on April 16th, 1941, in regard to the proposed
reclassification of zone for the Merito Vista Tract frentage on
Palm Canyon Drive which is, not now classified as District C-1, and
also the addition to the powers of the Zoning Board set forth in
Section 17 of Ordinance No. 75 of the authority to grant special
permits (subject to approval of its actions by the Planning Commis-
sion in each instance) for hospitals and airports in all zones or
districts, and to add to the buildings and uses allowed in each
zone or district hospitals, and airports, subject to issuance of
special permits as provided by Section 18 of Ordinance No. 75, and
on April 24th, 1941, and on May 7th, 1941, regarding proposed adop-
tion of special and varied set-back requirements to supplement the
general provisions of the Land Use Ordinance No. 75 and to apply
along both sides of Palm Canyon Drive from the South boundary of
Section 23, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B. & M.,, to the,
North City limits; also along both sides of Indian Avenue from
Camino Parocela to the North City limits, along Belardo Road to
Ramon Road to Tahquitz Drive and along Cahuilla Road from Ramon
Road to Baristo Road, and that at each of the said hearings all
persons interested and the generalpublic were afforded an oppor-
tunity to be heard, notice thereof being first duly given, and the
Planning Commission has duly considered said matters, and that said
City Planning Commission has certified to the City Council the
summaries of said hearings and its findings and recommendations
upon the said matters which were the subject thereof, and the City
Council now desires to hold a further hearing on said matters :as
provided bylaw, and ordering that there shall be a public hearing
before the City Council upon each of the said matters which were
subject of said hearings before the Planning Commission, at which
all persons interested and the general public shall be afforded an
opportunity to be heard, and that the said hearing be set for June
18th, 1941, at 6:15 ovelock P. T.Z., at the place where this City
-Council usually meets, to-wit, at the City Council Chambers, 480
North Palm Canyon Drive in the City of Palm Iprings, California,
and that the City Clerk be authorized and, directed to publish once
in The Limelight, a weekly newspaper of general circulation,
printed, published and circulated in the City of Palm 6prings, in
its issue of June 5th, 1941, a notice of said hearing in words and
figures as set forth in said Resolution, was unanimously adopted.
Mr. C. V. Y.nupp appeared before the Council and outlined a plan
for a State. Defense movement for the organization of a California
State Guard to replace the, State National Guard now in Federal ser-
vice and requested the Mayor to call a public meeting for the pur-,
pose of informing the citizens of the movement and obtaining en-
listments, and the City Council, being favorable to such movement,
the Mayor requested Mr. Knupp to have a conference with him at an
early date to select a time and place for such meeting and to ar-
range for adequate publicity thereof, and the Public Safety Commit-
tee of the City Council was requested to attend said conference.
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The Chief of Police, Mr. Norman H. Harstad, presented a plan for Home
Defense and Mobilization in the event of major catastrophes and a
proposed ordinance which State organizers had, drafted for considera-
tion of the various City Councils of cities within the State, which
plan and ordinance were referred to the Public Safety Committee for
consideration.
Councilman Shannon thereupon introduced an ordinance for regulat-
ing the collection and disposal of garbage and waste matter and pro-
viding a method for fixing the fees and charges for such service,
the title of which ordinance was read, whereupon upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, the further
reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-wit:
the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shan-
non, Serum and Mayor Boyd.
A -communication from Mr. C. L. Driskell requesting that the license
fee in the sum of $12.00 paid by him May 9, 1941, for conducting the
business of servicing cooling equipment within the City be applied
toward the payment of such fee for the ensuing fiscal ,year. The re-
quest was referred to the City Attorney.
A member of the Coachella Rifle & Pistol Club requested a permit to
maintain a rifle range for 22 calibre rifles during the succeeding
four months on the grounds of the O'Donnell Golf Course. The City
Attorney stated that the Chief of Police was authorized to issue
such permits under the provisions of Ordinance No. 64 of the City,
and the request was referred to him.
Mr. Robert G. Parker, citi,en and owner of property on South Palm
Canyon Drive, suggested that instead of establishing building set-
back lines along Palm Canyon Drive, the City institute proceedings
for the widening of the roadway of the street. Mr. Parker was in-
formed that the matter would be discussed at the hearing called by
Resolution No. 716 above mentioned for June 18, 1941.
Councilman Plymire stated that his plans for the summer had been
changed so that he would be in the vicinity of Palm Springs and able
toattend meetings of the City Council, and withdrew his request for
leave of absence.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Serum, the meeting adjourned to June 18, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a
meeting at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said City on Wednesday, June 18, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
pursuant to adjournment of regular meeting held June 4, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Serum _
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: None
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The minutes of the meetings of the City Council held May 21st, Play
28th and June 4th, 1941, were approved.
The following demands were presented, audited and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved
and ordered paid by .unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes
of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
From General Fund: The Limelight y 56.18
State Compensation Insurance
Fund 150.00
County of Riverside 200.00
Palm Springs Water Co. 206.95
So. Calif. Gas Co. 9.92
From Waste Disposal Fund: General Petroleum Corp. 23.22
L.A.Stamp & Stationery Co. 1.79
R. S. Crowl Printing Co. 29.87
Tidewater Associated 13.67
From Gas Tax Fund: Street Fund 141.28
From Street Fund: E. L. Yeager 54.62
From General Fund; Guy Pinney 21.5C
Union Oil Co. $96.87
From In Lieu Tax Fund: it " to 2.37 99.24
From General Fund: So. Calif. Telephone Co.^ 15.2E,
McKinney Blueprint 4.66
From In Lieu Tax Fund: General Fund 2.42
From General Fund: L. Deming Tilton 62.74
Sarau and Thompson 504.55
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations' - Councilman Plymire, Chairman
The committee recommended the employment of Lowell Taylor as Super-
intendent of Recreation, and Mr. Francis Crocker, a member of the
Board of Trustees of the Desert Elementary School District, and Mr.
Alaurice Richardson, Superintendent and Secretary of the Palm Springs
High School District, advocated such employment and stated that the
governing boards of their respective districts had each resolved to
assume the payment by 'each 'district of the sum of $450.00 annually;,
or f900.00 for both of said districts of the salary of Air. Taylor.
And thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Coun-
cilman Scrum, Resolution No. 717 of the City Council, creating the ,
office of Superintendent of Recreation, employing Lowell Taylor to
fill said office, under the direction and supervision of the Commun-
ity Recreation Commission, beginning July 1, 1941, and continuing for
one year, or until further order of the City Council at a salary of
,t1800.00 a year, one-half thereof to be paid by the City of Palm
Springs, one-fourth by the Desert Elementary School District and one-
fourth by the Palm Springs 'High School District, such salary being
payable in equal monthly installments at the end of each month of
service from the General Fund of the City and the said school dis-
tricts to reimburse the City for the payment of their shares at the
rate of $45.00 a month each, beginning October 1, 1941, and continu-
ing during the term of said employment, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Scrum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: ,Councilman Shannon
Absent: None
Finance Committee - Councilman Shannon, Chairman
There was no report upon the employment of a health officer for the
ensuing year, and the placing of public liability and automobile in-
surance was deferred to the next meeting of the Council, coverage -be
be continued under binder by policy of Pacific Indemnity Company, 'in
the hands of the City Clerk.
There was no report from the General Committee, Councilman Cliffton,
Chairman. -
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Health and Sanitation Committee, Councilman Murray, Chairman.
There was no report upon the employment of a health officer for the
ensuing year. The Committee reported that no decision had been made
upon the selection of a site for a Clinic.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Serum, Chairman;
A notice from the State Board of Equalization of the filing of an
application by Neva J. Young, doing business as Amado Cafe for a
license for off sale distilled spirits and wine and beer, at 127
East Amado Road, being a change of location ,from 111 East Amado Road,
was presented. No objection being made, no protest was ordered.
Public Works Committee - Councilman Pershing, Chairman:
Upon the recommendation of the Oo:mnittee, the Street Superintendent
and City Clerk were instructed to file a project statement with the
State Highway Department for an agreement for maintenance of State
Highway 187 (Palm Canyon Drive and Indio Road) within the City, by
the State Highway Department for the ensuing biennium.
The Street Superintendentestimated that it would cost about t390.00
to complete the revetment on the north side of Alejo Street for a
distance of 660 feet east from Indian Avenue, and it was suggested that
probably said sum could be obtained from abutting owners and the work
done privately. The matter was referred to the Committee with instruc-
tions to make further investigations of the cost of said work and
whether or not the doing of it would require permission from the Indian
Bureau.
The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Clerk produced the
affidavit of the publisher of the Palm Springs Limelight, a newspaper
of general circulation printed, published and circulated in the City of
Palm Springs, that pursuant to the directions of Resolution No. 686 of
the City Council, adopted at the meeting thereof held April 50, 1941,
notice of the application of California Water and Telephone Company for
franchise pursuant to the provision of the Franchise Sales Act of 1905
(Stats. 1905, Page 777), and that the City Council of said City proposed
to grant such franchise, and to receive bids therefor and strike off and
sell said franchise at a meeting of the City Louncil on June 18, 1941,
at 8:00 o'clock P. M., all as set forth in said Resolution No. 686, was
published in said newspaper in its issues of May 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd,
1941, The City Clerk presented the sealed bid of California Water and
Telephone Company, a corporation, filed in his office pursuant to said
Resolution 686, and said notice, on June 17, 1941, the same being the
only bid for such franchise filed in said office. Thereupon, the said
bid was opened and stated that the California Water and Telephone Com-
pany, a corporation, in accordance with the Franchise Sales Act of 1905,
as amended, and in accordance with the application for franchise and
accompanying form of proposed franchise filed by said company on April
30, 1941, and in accordance with the said published notice of Applica-
tion and Intention, bid the sum of $250.00 for said proposed franchise.
There being no other bids received for said franchise and no other bid-
ders therefor, said California Water and Telephone Company, a corporation,
was declared to be the highest and best bidder, and said bid the highest
and best bid therefor and thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 718 of the City Council,
accepting said bid and striking off and selling said franchise to said
California Water and Telephone Company for said sum of $250.00, was
adopted by the following; vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
Thereupon Councilman Shannon introduced an ordinance entitled "Ordinance
of the City of Palm Springs, State of California, granting to California
Water and Telephone Company, a California corporation, its successors or
assigns, the right, privilege and franchise to lay and constrict from
time to time and to thereafter operate and maintain, repair, enlarge
and/or replace a system of telephone and/or telegraph poles, wires and
cables, together with such fixtures or appurtenances as the Grantee, its
successors or assigns, mpy deem necessary or convenient in connection
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therewith, in, under, along, upon and/or across all public streets,
highways, alleys and/or places of said City of Palm Springs for the
purpose of rendering communication services to the Public, for the
term of fifty years, the title of which was read, whereupon on motion
of Councilman 11urray, seconded by Councilman Pershing, the further
reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-wit, the
affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Shannon and Sorum and Mayor Boyd, and said ordinance was filed with
the City Clerkfor further actionof the City Council.
Councilman Sorum, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, presented
and read the resignation of N. H. Harstad as Chief of Police; effec-
tive July 26, 1941, which date includes seventeen days vacation time
and nine days off duty time which the Chief was unable to get during
the past winter season, and recommended the acceptance of said resig-
nation. Thereupon, upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. 719 of the City Council, accepting said .resignation,
was unanimously adopted.
The hour of 8:15 o'clock P. M. having arrived, the Clerk produced the
affidavit of the publisher of Palm Springs Limelight, a newspaper of
general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City of
Fail], springs, that pursuant to the directions of Resolution No. 7115 of
the City Council, adopted at a meeting held June 4, 1941, notice of
hearing by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on proposed
reclassification of zone, additions to powers of 'Zoning Board, addi-
tion to uses in all Districts, and adoption of special and varied
set-back requirements to supplement general provisions of the Land'
Use Ordinance, was published in said newspaper in its issue of June
5, 1941, and the Council then proceeded to conduct said hearings in
the following order, to-wit:
(a) The proposal to make the necessary changes to place
the Easterly 120 feet of Lots 115, 116, 117, 118,
119, 123, 124 and 125 of Merito Vista Tract (as per
map recorded in Book 12, page 54 of Maps, Records of
Riverside County) on Zone or District C-1, said par-
cels being now in Zone R-3 classification.
No, person appeared at said hearing.
(b) The proposal to make the necessary amendments to add
to Section 17 of the said Board (subject to approval
of its actions by the Planning Commission in each
instance) to recommend issuance of special permits
for the following additional buildings and uses in
all ,ones or districts, namely, hospitals and airports. -
No person appeared at said hearing.
(c) ,The proposal to add to the buildings and uses allowed
in each zone or district "hospitals and airports",
subject to issuance of special permits as provided by
Section 18 of Ordinance 75.
No person appeared at said hearing.
(d) On the proposed adoption of special and varied set-
back requirements to supplement the general provisions
of the Land Use Ordinance No. 75 as per the following
schedule (it being intended that the special set-back
requirements set forth shall supercede the general re-
quirements of the ordinance in the areas designated) .
The schedule referred to is as follows:
PAL? CANYON DRIVE APPROVED SET BACK, LINE
1. Andreas Road to Amado Road, Both Sides: None
2. Andreas Road to Tahquitz Drive, Both Sides: 10 ft.
from property line
3. Tahquitz Drive to Arenas Road, west Side: 10 ft.
from property line
3a.Tahquitz Drive to Arenas Road, East Side: 7 ft.
from property line
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PAT21 CANYON DRIVE APPROVED SET BACK LINE
4. Arenas Road to Baristo Road, Both Sides: 10 ft. from
property line
5. Baristo Road to Ramon Road, Both Sides: 10 ft. from
property line
6. Ramon Road to Indio Road, Both Sides: 10 ft. from
property line
7. Amado Road to Alejo Road, West Side: 10 ft. from
property line
7a. Lots 1,2,3,4, Block 24, Palm Springs. East Side: 10
ft. from property line
7b. Lots 5,6,7,8, Block 24, Palm Springs. East Side: none
S. Alejo Road to Grand Via Valmonte, West Side: 10 ft.
from property line
Be. Alejo Road to Grand Via Valmonte, East Side: 12 ft.
from property line
9. Grand Via Valmonte to Tachevah Drive, West Side: 10
ft. from property line
9a. Grand Via Valmonte to El Alameda, East Side: no
set-back
9b. E1 Alameda to Tachevah, East Side: 5 ft. from
property line
10. Tachevah Drive to Via Las Palmas, West Side: 10 ft.
from property line
10a.Tachevah Drive to Paseo El Mirador. East Side: 25 ft.
from property line
10b.South line of Paseo El Mirador to South line of Palm
Springs Estates No. 3 being a distance of 210 feet,
East Side: 25 ft. from property line
11. Via Las Palmas to Stevens Road, West Side: 10 ft.
from property line except O'Donnell Reservoir site
which is 30 ft. from property line.
lla.South line Palm Springs Estates No. 3 to Stevens Road
East Side: 10 ft. from property line
12. Stevens Road to Vista de Chino, Both Sides: 20 ft.
from property line.
13. Vista de Chino to North City limits, Both Sides: 60
ft. from center of road
INDIAN AVENUE APPROVED SET BACK LINE
14. Camino Parocela to Ramon Road, Both Sides: 15 ft.
from property line
15. Ramon Road to Alejo Road, West Side: 10 ft. from
property line
15a.Ramon Road to Alejo Road, East Side: 40 ft. from
section line
16. Alejo Road to Grand Via Valmonte. West side: 30 ft.
from property line
16a.Alejo Road to Grand Via Valmonte. East side: 15 ft.
from property line
17. Grand Via Valmonte to Vista de Chino. Both sides:
15 ft. from property line
18. Vista de Chino to North City limits. West Side: 45
ft. from center of road
18a.Vista de Chino to North City limits. East side: 55
ft. from center of road
BELARDO ROAD APPROVED SET BACK. LINE
19. Ramon Road to Tahquitz Drive, Both Sides: 10 ft.
from property line
CA VILLA ROAD APPROVED SET BACK LINE
20. Ramon Road to Baristo Roadq East Side: 10 ft. from
property line.
No person appeared at said hearing.
The said hearings were then declared closed.
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Thereupon the Council having resumed the proceedings of the meeting,
upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Serum,
Resolution No. 720 of the City. Council approving and sustaining the
action of the City Planning Commission in disapproving and refusing,
to make the amendment mentioned in (a) above was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Clifton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: Councilman Pershing
Absent: None
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum,
Resolution No. 721 of the City Council,. approving and adopting
proposal (b) above was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Shannon, and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon motion of Councilman Serum, "seconded by Councilman Murray,
Resolution No. 722 of ,the City Council, approving and adopting
proposal (c)'above was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon motion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 723 of the City Council, approving and adopting pro•
posel (d) above was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
During the discussion of Resolution No. 723, Councilman Cliffton re-
quested that the minutes of the meeting show that he objectedto the -
adoption of the resolution because he did not feel that it was neces-
sary or just to take property suitable for business uses merely for
esthetic purposes. Mr. Francis Crocker, acting and Vice Chairman of
the City Planning Commission, was requested to speak upon the proposal
and explained that it was the determination of the Commission that
requiring a ten-foot set-back, reduced the previous requirement of the
Ordinance which fixed ,a twenty-foot set-back, except in particular
cases, and that providing for a ten-foot set-back did not as a practi-
cal matter reduce the commonly used area for building occupancy, as
it was not customary for buildings even in the business districts of
the City to be built over the entire length of lots and that almost
universally vacant areas were left at the rear of business buildings
which were often fit only for the accumulation of waste matter and
rubbish, causing unsightly, and, unsanitary conditions and 'fire hazards.
The City Attorney, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Coun-
cilman Pershing and unanimously adopted was thereupon directed to pre-
pare an ordinance embodying the necessary amendments to Ordinance No.
75 required by the foregoing resolutions.
A recess was thereupon declared, and upon the reconvening of the meet-
ing, Councilman Pershing was excused and withdrew.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm bprings relating
to the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish and waste matter
in the City and charges therefor; also repealing Ordinances Nos. 1B,
23, 26, 25 and 62", introduced at a meeting of the City Council held
June 4, 1941, was read in full and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Shannon, was passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing
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Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Sorum, Resolution No. 724 of the City Council, establishing a rate
schedule and fixing charges for collectionand disposal of garbage
and rubbish accumulating or produced within the City, commencing on
the effective date of said Ordinance and until further order of the
City Council, was adopted by unanimous vote.
A Mr. Sturgeon addressed the City Council to protest against the re-
gulations of the Land Use Ordinance requiring side line set-backs in
residential districts, but it was explained to him that the ordinance
was adopted only after -careful consideration of said restrictions and
provided a procedure for variance in justifiable cases, which were
well known to those who had availed themselves of the opportunity to
read the ordinance, and that the procedure set forth in the ordinance
would have to be observed and followed as in other cases.
Councilman Murray, Chairman of the Health and Sanitation Committee,
resumed the discussion of a site for a public clinic. It was suggested
that a public hearing before the Zoning Board of the Planning Commis-
sion be held to consider sites on Belardo Road adjoining the property
in the rear of the police station and portions of Mrs. Gray's property
on Indian Avenue. The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City
Attorney, was instructed to refer the matter to the Zoning Board for
consideration at its meeting scheduled to be held July 9, 1941. A
letter from Mr. Herbert J. Carpenter, protesting the location of a
clinic on Belardo Road, was read and referred to the committee.
It was suggested that Miss Finchy, Principal of the Frances Stevens
School, be communicated with concerningthe employment of an additional
nurse with county funds in the sum of tSO0.00 released by the appro-
priation of school funds to pay for a full time nurse to be employed
by the School Board for the ensuing year.
Upon the suggestion of Mr. Crocker, Vice Chairman of the City Planning
Commission, the City Clerk was instructed to direct Mr. Warren B.
Pinney, a member of the Commission, by telegram, to order the prepara-
tion at the present time of drawings only for making plates for print-
ing the master plan being prepared by the Commission, leaving the
making of plates and the printing of booklet for future determination
of the Council upon advice and recommendation of the Finance Committee.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolu-
tion No. 724 of the City Council, appropriating the sum of $400.06 to
defray expenses of candidates for the office of City Manager invited
to Palm Springs for interview was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Shannon and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Pershing
The attention of the Council was called to the insufficient amount of
the City Treasurer's bond and the obtaining of an adequate bond was
referred to the Finance Committee.
There was an informal discussion of the proposed purchase of the pro-
perty of the Palm Springs Field Club, the Mayor stating that Mr. Earl
E. Gibbs, President of the company, had been empowered to negotiate
a sale. No formal action was taken but the members of the Council were
urged to give the matter consideration with the expectation that an
offer of sale would soon be made.
Upon request of Councilman Murray, and upon motion of Councilman Cliff-
ton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 726 of the City
Council, granting permission to Mr. Murray to be absent from meetings
of the City Council for the period from June 30 to September 2, 1941,
was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Murray, and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to June 30, 1941,
at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
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The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meet--
ing at the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, February 19, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M., pursuant to adjournment of adjourned regular meeting held Febru-
ary 11, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
CouncilmanPershing
Councilman Sorum
Councilman Shannon
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
The following demands were presented, audited and upon motion of Coun-
cilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, were approved and ordered
paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen
Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fund: Palm Springs Pipe & -Supply-Co. 14473.09
J. M. Connell Co. 35.90
State Compensation Insurance Fund 356.41
Southern California Gas Co. 43.47
From Waste Disposal Fund: to it it " 2.62
Stockwell £c ➢inney 5.16
From General Fund to of 116.78
From Street Fund: J. P. Sandeffer 9.37
From Gas Tax Fund:, it ° 35.63
E. L. Yeager 93.09
Committee Reports:
There were no reports from the Airport, Indian Relations and Flood Control;
Finance nor General Committees.
Library, Education, and ,Landscaping, Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
A form of agreement with Nevada-California Electric Corporation for Electric
service for the Public Library Building was presented and upon motion of
Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 614 of
the City Council, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same
for and onbehalf of the City,was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,
Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes None
Absent: Councilman Cliffton
Councilmen Clifton arrived and participated in the proceedings.
Upon motion of councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolu-
tion No. 615 of the City, Council appropriating a sum of not exceeding
05.00 from the General Fund to pay any deficit occurring for the purchase
of trophies for the forthcoming City Tennis Tournament to be sponsored by
the Community Recreation Commission, was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum,
Shannon, Cliffton and ",Mayor Boyd
- - - Noes: - None
Absent; None
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Miss Flynn, a winter visitor, related the neglect of a sick dog by its
owner and inquired whether any provisions had been made by the City for
the care and disposition of stray and sick animals. The services of
Officer Nesmith were explained to her, and Miss Dugan and Mrs. Bacon L.
Cliffton reported the plans of a group of private citizens for establish-
ing an animal shelter in the community. Such plans did not contemplate
any assistance from the City except possibly some legislation to define
estrays and authorize their apprehension. Mr. Nesmith reported upon his
activities, stating that during the past eight months he had cared for
157 dogs and cats, nine of the dogs and fourteen of the cats have been
humanely destroyed and desirable hones Navin,, been obtained for the others.
He has written permission from the Indian Council to pick up animals on
the reservation, about 10/ of the neglected animals being there, the re-
mainder being outside. ?Miss Dugan suggested that action by the City be
deferred until the plans of the group she represents are perfected which she
thought would be before the beginning of the next winter seasonp while in
the meantime provisions were being made for temporary relief of the situa-
tion during the coiung summer.
The hour of 8:00 o'clock P. tM. having arrived the reports of Committees
was interrupted to open the bids received for a franchise for distribut-
ing domestic water within the City under the Franchise Sales Law of 1905,
in response to notice calling for bids pursuant to the application of Palm
Springs ;"Dater Company, and Resolution No. 576 of the City Council adopted
at a meeting thereof held January 2, 1941.
The Publisher's affidavit of publication of said notice in The Limelight,
a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circu-
lated in the City of Palm Springs, in its issues of January 2, 9, 16 and
23, 1941, was presented and filed.
The City Clerk reported that only one bid had been received in his office
in response to said notice, to-wit, the bid of Palm Springs Water Company,
which said bid accompanied by a certified check for the sum of 0736.69, was
thereupon opened and read to the City Council as follows:
"To the City of Palm Springs;
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, Palm Springs Mrater Company, a corporation, does
hereby in accordance with the Franchise Sales Act of 1905 and the
application for franchise and accompanying form of proposed
franchise filed with ,you on January 2nd, 1941, bid for said pro-
posed franchise the sum of Seven Hundred Thirty-six Dollars and
691100 ( ,736.69), in lawful money of the United States.
There accompanies this bid a certified check for said sum of
Seven Hundred Thirty-six Dollars and 69/100 (6736.69) payable
to the Treasurer of the City of Palm Sorings.
Dated this 19th day of February, 1941.
PALM SPRINGS WATER COMPANY, a
corporation,
By A. F. Hicks
ATTEST; President
Jno. P. Holditch
Secretary "
No other bids being offered or received and no other person, firm or cor-
poration being present or represented before the City Council at the time
set for opening and reading of bids, for the purpose of offering or bidding
for such franchise, and the City Council having considered the said bid of
Palm Springs ,Rater Company and accompanying check and found and determined
they were in proper fomiand that the Palm Springs Water Company, a Cali-
fornia corporation, is the highest and best bidder for said franchise, upon
motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution
No. 616 of the City Council to strike off, sell, and award said franchise
to said Palm Springs Water Company, upon its said bid therefor, and to
grant said franchise by ordinance to said Palm Springs Water Company upon
filing and approval of the bond required by said Resolution No. 576 and set
forth in said notice, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes; Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Thereupon Committee reports were resumed as follows:
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: The Committee re-
ported the installation of eleven additional fire hydrants within the
City authorized by Resolution 'No., 613 of the City Council adopted at the
meeting thereof held February "11, 1941, at an aggregate cost of T473.09,
and thereupon upon --otion of Councilman Murray, seconded by Councilman
Plymire, Resolution No. 617 of the City Council authorizing the instal-
lation by the Palm Springs 'hater Company of the remaining six hydrants
at the offered and accepted price of �385.00, payable from the General
Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Shannon; Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
An application filed February 19, 1941, by Los Corapadres, an unincor-
porated social organization, to conduct a public dance in La Plaza on
- February 22, 1941, was presented. There was no report from the Chief of
Police thereon; though a former report upon the applicant had been favor-
able to the ,granting of ,a former application for a like permit. The
Chairman of the Public Safety Committee reported that because of the short
time elapsing since the filin; of the application the Committee had not
been able to make an investigation nor to consider the application, and
had no report nor recommendation to offer.
Upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Sorum, and un-
animously adopted, said application was withdrawn from the Committee and
ordered to be considered by the Council as a whole. Councilman Cliffton
statedthat if the proposed dance were only for members and their indivi-
dual guests he would have no objection, but that he was opposed to social
organizations conducting public dances for profit in competition with
businessmen who have paid annual license taxes for public dances, and -
moved that said application be denied, which motion was seconded by Coun-
cilman Shannon. Said motion being put to a vote failed of passage.
Councilman Cliffton then moved that said application be re-referred to
the Public Safety Committee, which motion the Mayor declared lost for
want of a second. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Pershing, ' se-
conded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 618 of the City Council,
granting; said application, was adopted by a majority vote.
The Committee reported that Mrs. Thelma Wertheimer had withdrawn her
application for a permit to conduct dances in the Key Club, as she had
changed her plans and will re-open as a membership club.
Street Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: The Chairman reported
that the City Planning Commission had rescinded its former recommendation
that the proposed sidewalk from Granvia Valmonte to Tamarisk Road on the
East side of Palm Canyon Drive be alligned with the present sidewalk in
front of the Pacific "uilding and acceded in the proposal that said side-
walk be alligned with the portion on the premises occupied. by Dr. Cliffton.
Plans for the construction of the sidewalk along the latter allignment were
submitted and meeting with the approval of the Councilmen, upon motion
of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 619
of the City Council, creating a special fund to be designated as Palm
Springs Estates Sidewalk Fund, authorizing the City Clerk to receive funds
from owners of property adjacent to said proposed sidewalk and to deposit
the same in said fund to pay the cost of said work and instructing the
Street Superintendent and City Clerk to solicit such funds for said work,
was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman also reported that owners of property on the West side of
Palm Canyon Drive between the Police Station and the Morrison Building
desired a sidewalk constructed along the fronts of their properties and u
upon the motion of the Chairmen, Councilman Pershing, seconded by Coun-
cilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 620 of the City Council creating a special
fund to be designated as Block 23 Palm Springs Sidewalk Fund, authorizing
the City Clerk to receive funds from owners of property abutting said
proposed work, and to deposit the same in said fund to pay the cost of
said work and instructing the Street Superintendent and City Clerk to
solicit such funds for said work, was unanimously adopted.
At the request of the Community Recreation Commission with the approval
of Councilman Shannon, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and upon the
motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolu-
tion No. 621 of the City Council, appropriating the sum of $75.00 from
the John S. Jenkins Special Recreation Fund for painting and repairing
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the Grandstand seats, the poles and fencing around the Croquet Courts
and other City recreational property at the Field Club grounds, was
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon the recommendation of the Chairman, Councilman Pershing, and upon
his motion, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 622 of the
City Council appropriating the sun of $37.50 for ten street signs, un-
painted and � 12.00 for Horse Trail signs, from the General Fund and
authorizing; the Street Department to have the seme painted, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
- Noes: None _
Absent: None
A request that $25400 be appropriated from the Hoover Special Fund to
install a palm tree at the southeat corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Via
Val Monte by the new ramp at the corner of the Grammar School property
was granted by Resolution No. 623 of the City Council, adopted upon
motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Murray, by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
The Committee reports having been completed, Mr. Carl G. Lykken, at the
invitation of the Mayor, spoke to the City Council concerning the undue
strictness of the License Tax Ordinance, sub-Section 3 0£ Section P, and
Ordinance No. 60, and the enforcement thereof by the Police Department.
In the discussion which followed criticism of the methods of the Depart-
ment, especially in handling arrests for misdemeanors, and finger-print-
ing prisoners charged with minor offences resulted in the instruction to
the Public Safety Committee to make an investigation of complaints and of
the conduct of the Department and the regularly employed police officers.
T1-iereupon the title to an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Palm Springs Prohibiting the Furnishing of False Information to City
Officers and Departments.", introduced at a meeting of the City Council
held February 11, 1941, which ordinance was then read in full, was read,
whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Per-
shing, the further reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous
vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen. Cliffton, Murray,
Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and P.4a11 IIoyd. Said Ordinance, being
Ordinance No. 94 of the City of Palm Springs, upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, was then passed by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plvmire,
Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
The title to an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs Regulating the Distribution of Handbills.", introduced at a meet-
ing of the City Council held February 11, 1941, which ordinance was then
read in full, was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, se-
conded by Councilman Pershing, the further reading of said Ordinance was
waived by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen
Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd. Said
Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 95 of the City of Palm Springs upon motion
of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, was then passed by
the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Notifications of alcholic beverage license applications received from
the State Board. of Equalization were presented as follows:
Robt. A. Goodwin, 693 So. Palm Canyon Drive
On Sale Beer
Albert 'N. Pearce dba Swedish Inn, 1171 North Palm
Canyon Drive, transfer from Eugene J. Nifford
On Sale Beer andWine
The report of the Chief of Police thereon disclosing no reason for pro-
testing said applications was filed. No motion for protest being made,
there was no action by the Council upon said applications.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Peso-
lution No. 624 of the City Council authorizing; an agreement with' Nevada-
California Electric Corporation for electri^ service for the City Judge's
Chambers in the Gautiello'Building' and payment therefor from the General
Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None -
Councilman Cliffton was excused and withdrew from the meeting.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Re-
solution No. 625 of the City Council, acceptin non-ownership automobile
_ policy of Pacific Indemnity Company covering the liability of the City
for the use of employees' cars in City business and ordering payment of
y100.00 premium therefor from the General Fund was adonted by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing,
Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: "ouncilman. Cliffton
The City Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. R. B. Larkin, w1io inquired
about a permit or license to operate an astronomical telescope upon
sidewalks or City streets, that the City would not permit the issuing
of a license for use of public', streets or sidewalk, and that the License
Tax- for such exhibition on private property in accordance with Ordinance
No. 11, would be ;:12.00.
Inquiry was made about the operation of a passenger bus within the City
and between the Oity and Cathedral City by Glen Martin, doing business
as Urban Transit Co., without a permit or license from the City. The
City Attorney was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Martin regarding
the matter and furnish a copy thereof to Councilman Shannon, Chairman of
the Finance Committee.
The Mayor urged theCouncilmen to study and consider civil service and
pensions for City employees, and the subject was referred to the Finance
Committee for further investigation.
Thereupon the meeting adjourned upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded
by Councilman Pershing, and unanimously adopted.
City Clerk of he City of Pa Springs
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The Citv Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the Council Chambers, known as No.480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City, on Yonday, June 30, 1941, at 7:30 otclock P. I%, pursuant to adjourn-
ment of adjourned regular meeting held June 18, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call; Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Serum
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney, Roy 1V. Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent; Councilman �.4urray
Councilman Plymire
The minutes of the meeting of the City Council held June 18, 1941, were
approved.
The following demands were presented, audited and upor motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Serum, were approved and ordered paid
by unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton,
Pershing, Shannon and Serum and Mayor 'Boyd:
From General Fund: Guy Pinney a 225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
Chas. J. Burket 200.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
Maida Hamden 45.00
Robt. Frohn 45.00
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
Nathan 1I. Basson 60.00
Gerald K. Shill 25.00
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 120.00
J. P. Sandeffer 100.00
From General Fund: William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
C. V. Ynupp 6.00
Harold Smith 6.00
G. K. Sanborn 6.00
Leo Wilkes 6.00
Robert Frohn 6.00
Robert Haynes 6.00
Bruno Leonesio 6.00
Ted Griffith 6.00
Henry Faure 6.00
Kenneth Guild 6.00
Earl 1Teel 6.00
Earl Hough 6.00
Eddie Maher 6.00
William Nash 6'.00
From T7aste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 150.00
Maids. IIarnden 45.00
Victor Campbell 132.00
Floyd Craft 181.50
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: IT. I-T. Harstad 300.00
LeRoy Hall 175.00
H. William Lux 150.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 150.00
James _,Taynard 150.00
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From In, Lieu Tax Fund: Floyd D. Switzer 150.00
From General Fund: Forest 0. Ellis 150.00
Ralph Trout 150.00
Russell L. Jaloff 100.00
N• H. Harstad 251.68
From 3faste Disposal Fund: David Jones 9.00
From General Fund: , Ralph 'Trout 3.00
Roy uf. Colegate 74.60
- Dank of America 225 .21
Bank of America 344.63
Nevada-California Electric Corp. 69.50
California Water & Telephone Co. 63.95
Palm Springs Drug & Import Co. 12.77
From Gas Tax Fund: Roma Kitchen 4.06
Manuel Ford 5.25
Frank Page 2.62
Arbin Sullivan 1 1.87
L. V. Trout 2.25
George Kreimer 6.25
Street Fund 48.15
From Street Fund: J. D. Adams Co. 12.73
Floyd Bigley 11.69
Gilmore Oil Co. 8.,61
From Waste Disposal 'Fund: " it " 14.43 23.04
From Street Fund: C. G. L,ykLen 1.03
From General Fund: It it 10.62 11.65
PalmSprings Builders Supply 27
From Street Fund: It " it " 16„17
From Gas Tax Fund: It
" It It 23.72 40.76
From Waste Disposal Fund: Plaza Garage 14.23
From General Fund: If It 53..16 67.39
Stockwell & Binney 32„22
From Waste Disposal Fund: It it 1!55 34.47
From General, Fund: Palm Springs Garage 5.87
From Waste Disposal Fund: Standard Oil Co. 10.44
Desert Sun 28.69
Guy Pinney, City Clerk 5.00
From Liquor License Fund: C. F. Rayburn, Sheriff 200.90
From General Fund: it it It 10.50 211.40
Felix L. Streed 120.00
Potter Hardware 3.09
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolu-
tion No. 727 of the City Council, transferring $250.00 from the General
Fund to the Street Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-writ:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon,
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
The Clerk presented a bond dated June 18, 1941, executed by California
Water and Telephone Company, as principal, and Hartford Accident and
Indemnity Company, as surety, conditioned that whereas the City of Palm
Springs, State of California, did by Resolution Tf676 of the City Council
City of Palm Springs on June 18, 1941, sell and award to the California
'lvater and Telephone Company a certain franchise granting the right to
lay and construct from time to time, and to thereafter operate and main-
tain, repair, enlarge and./or replace a system of telephone and/or tele-
graph poles, wires and cables, together with such fixtures or appurtenances
as the grantee, its successors or assigns, may deem necessary or conven-
ient in connection therewith, in, under, along, upon and/or across all
public streets, highways, alleys and/or places of said City of Palm
Springs, for the purpose of rendering communication services to the pub-
lic ; for the term of fifty years, that the said principal and surety, in
- consideration of a grant of said franchiseto California Water and Tele-
phone Company undertake that said California Water and Telephone Company
shall well and truly observe, fulfill and perform each and every term
and condition of such franchise and that in case of any breach of con-
dition of said franchise they shall pay to the City of Palm Springs the
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sum of one thousand and no/100 dollars (*1000.00), which said sum shall
be taken and deemed to be liquidated damages for the breach of any term
or condition of said franchise. The term of said bond being for a per-
iod of one year from the date of execution thereof, and thereafter and
until such time during the term of said franchise as a new bond for the
faithful performance of the terms and conditions of said franchise in
the sum of One Thousand Dollars, with good and sufficient sureties, or
a renewal of said bond is filed with and accepted by the City Council
of the City of Palm Springs, said bond being approved as to form by the
City Attorney, and having been filed in the office of the City Clerk on
June 21, 1941, pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 676 of
the City Council, adopted at a meeting thereof held June 18, 1941.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Pershing, Resolution No. 728 of the City Council, approving said bond
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon,
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent; Councilmen Murray and Plymire
Thereupon, the ordinance entitled "Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs,
State of California, granting to California Water and Telephone Company
a California Corporation, its successors or assigns, the right, privi-
lege, and Franchise to lay and construct from time to time and to there-
after operate and maintain, repair, enlarge and/or replace a system of
telephone and/or telegraph poles, wires and cables, together with such
fixtures or appurtenances as the grantee, its successors or assigns, may
deem necessary or convenient in connection therewith, in, under, along,
upon and/or across all public streets, highways, alleys and/or places of
said City of Palm Springs for the purpose of rendering communication
services to the public, for the term of fifty years." introduced at
the meeting of the City Council held June 18, 1941, was read in full,
and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 101 of the City of Palm Springs, was
passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
The Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman, recommended the
acceptance of Public Liability Insurance policy issued by Pacific Indem-
nity Company through the agency of Kocher-Samson Insurance Service, and
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolu-
tion No. 729 of the City Council, accepting the said policy of Pacific
Indemnity Company, and ordering the payment to Kocher-Samson Insurance
Service of the sum of $961.99 deposit premium for the first year of said
policy, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
- Councilman Cliffton renewed the discussion had at the last meeting of
the Council of the Purchase of+the property of the Palm Springs Field
Club for a recreation center. He stated that he had talked with Mr. �
Gibbs, President of the Club, and would recommend that the City purchase
the property for $30,000.00 payable in installments of x3,000.00 a year.
Mr. Gibbs being present, stated that at the recent stockholders meeting,
he had been authorized to accept an offer of 35,000.00 for the thirty
acres fenced and y7500.00 for the ten acres outside the fence, payable
on or before not exceeding five ,years, ':15,000.00 of the purchase price
constituting the encumbrances in favor of Mr. Kidston to bear three per-
cent. interest per a.nnum, and �p6000.00, being the second encumbrance to
bear five per cent. After some further discussion, T.Ir. Gibbs stated
that an offer of 435,000.00 for the whole property including all personal
property belonging to the corporation, might be acceptable. Mr. Gibbs
offered to continue the management of the property for another year,
probably with an assistant in the capacity of an understudy.
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Each of the Councilmen expressed himself as being individually in favor
of a purchase if a proper price, terms and method of purchase could be
agreed upon, and in order that the Council may have a basis for deter-
mining the value of the property, Councilman Serum moved that Mr. John
Porter Clark, Architect, and two disinterested members of the Palm
Springs Realty Board be requested to make an appraisal of the property'
for submission to the Council at its meeting expected to be held July
9th, which motion was seconded by Councilman Cliffton and unanimously
adopted.
Upon the request of the 'City Clerk, supported by the recommendation of
Councilman Cliffton, and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Persh-
ing, Resolution No. 730 of the City Council, that the City Offices shall
be closed Saturdays, during July and August, and the City Clerk be al-
lowed to use his own discretion regarding his absence during Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays of those months, was adopted by unanimous vote.
And upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. 731 of the City: Council, awarding Winifred Chapman a
vacation on full pay for two weeks during August, and G. K. Sanborn,
Street Superintendent, and Chas. J. Burket, Building Inspector, each
a two week vacation on pay, during time selected by them in July and
August, was adopted by unanimous vote.
Notices from the, State Board of Equalization of the filing of applica-
tions by
Viola R. Caro, doing business as Marcus' Cafe, for a license
for On Sale beer at 370 North Palm Canyon Drive, and
Lillie C. Goff, doing business as E1 Morocco, for a transfer
of license from Marc H. Williamson, at_332 North Palm Canyon
Drive, for On Sale beer and wine,
were presented., No objection being made, no protest was ordered.
Councilman Serum, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, presented a
communication from the Chief of Police, informing the City Council that
Patrolman Forest 0. Ellis had resigned, as of June 30, 1941, to accept
a position with the Avalon Police Department, and upon his motion, se-
conded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 732 of the City Council,
accepting said resignation, was unanimously adopted. ,
Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and upon motion of Coun-
cilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, -Resolution No. 733 of -the
City Council, extending the employment of Officer Trout until further
order of the City Council, was, adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: , Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent : Councilmen Murray and Plymire
Upon the recommendation of Councilman Serum, Chairman of the Public
Safety Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 734 of the City Council., appoint-
ing Mr. Lyle Sanard Chief of Police of the City of Palm Springs, at a
salary of '450.00 a month, beginning at a date during the month of July,
1941, to be determined by the Public Safety Committee, was adopted by
the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Me,
yor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
A letter from Nor.. Earl Warren, Attorney General of the State of Calif-
ornia, advising the City that under the auspices of the State Council
for Civilian Defense, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the of-
fice of the Attorney General, the Fifth Annual California Technical
Institute for Peace Officers Training, would conduct sessions at the
University of California. at Los Angeles from July 7 to July 19, 1941,
and at University of California at Berkeley, California, from July 25
to August 9, 1941, at which army and National Air Force officers would
give special instructions in civilian defense, and suggesting that the
City send one or more police officers to attend one of said sessions,
was referred to the Public Safety Committee.
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Councilman Pershing, Chairman. of the iublic Works Committee, recommended
that the City Engineer be instructed to draw plans for a project agree-
ment for the use of gasoline tax funds for constructing concrete gutters
two feet wide on both sides of Amado Road between Palm Canyon Drive and
Indian Avenue, and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 735 of the City Council, so ordering, was adopted by
the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
And upon Councilman Pershing's motion, duly seconded, Resolution No.
736 of the City Council, extending thanks to Mr. C. C. Neel for dona-
tion of five palm trees for beautifying Ramon Road and also for labor
of himself and one man, was unanimously adopted.
Upon the recommendation of Councilman Pershing, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by himself, Resolution No. 737 of the
City Council, ordering the purchase of 660 feet of 58" Elwood Type
I fencing for flood control work on Alejo Road east of Indian Avenue;
- and appropriating the sum of y100.00 therefor, was adopted by the
following; vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
and the City Street Superintendent was instructed to write letters to
owners of property abutting the wash on Alejo Road requesting the de-
posit of funds to pay for constructing a revetment to protect such
property from flood damage.
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, Chairman of the Public Works Com-
mittee, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 738 -of the
City Council to employ Joseph Sandeffer as a laborer in the Street
Department at a salary of �120.00 a month beginning July 1, 1941, and
continuing until further order of the City Council, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmer Murrah and Plymire
And upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon
Resolution No. 739 of the City Council, increasing the salary of Phil
Gardella, an employee of the Street Department, ten per cent. beginning
July 1, 1941, and continuin; until further order of the City Council,
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Scrum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. 728 of the City Council, increasing the salary of Carl
McNeely, Superintendent of the Waste Disposal Department, from 0150.00
a month to $165.00 a month beginning July 1, 1941, and continuing until
further order of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: councilmen Murray and Plymire
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Reso-
lution No. 741 of the City Council, exercising the option and privi-
lege of renewing the lease dated February 15, 1940, by Mack International
N?otor Truck Corporation to Palm 'prings Fire District and assigned to
the City of Palm Springs , of the Mack model 95, 1000 gallon tripole
combination pumping engine used by the Fire Department, for the period
--from July 1, 1941, to June 30,- 1942, for the rental of $2,420.00, pay-
able 6'1,210.00 on or before July 1, 1941, and �1210.00 on or before
January 1, 1942, and ordering the payment of said rental on said
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dates and appropriating sums of money from the General Fund for such pay-
ments , was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: , Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sore;m. and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 742 of the City Council, renewing the lease of the No.
303 Adams Motor Grader, Engine No. UE-836ZI, used by the Street Depart-
ment, held by the Bank of America National Trust and Saving Association
as lessor, for the period of one year, and ordering the payment of the
rental provided for in said lease, and appropriating sums of money from
the General Fund for such payments was adopted by the following vote,,,
tc-wit:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum, and ,Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: ,Councilmen Murray and Plymire
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 743 of the City Council, renewing the lease of the two
Model 1940 VF No. 32 Dodge one and, one-half ton motor trucks, cabs and
chassis, respectively numbered Motor T98-9782 Serial 9275492 and Pdotor
T98-16365 Serial 9275629, each equipped with Standard. Auto Body Works
style 9-36 body, respectively numbered 13219 and 13220, and No. 52 St.
Paul hoist, respectively numbered 79001 and 78999, used by the Waste
Disposal Department, held by the Bank of America National Trust and
Savings Association, as lessor, for the period of one ,year, and order-
ing the payment of the rental provided for in said lease, and appropri-
ating sums of money from the General Fund for such payments„ was adopted
by the following vote, to-writ:
Ayes : , Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Scram and flayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
Upon motion of Councilmen Shannon , seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 744 of the City, Council, renewing the lease of the 1941
Chevrolet one and one-half ton truck, cab and chassis, equipped with
Standard Auto Body Works body and St. Paul hoist No. 5377, used by the
7Vaste Disposal Department, held by the Bank of America National Trust
and Savings Association, as lessor, for the period of one year, begin-
ning July 1, 1941, and ending June 30, 1942, and ordering the payment
of the rental provided for in the said lease, and appropriating sums of
money from the General Fund for such payments, was adopted by the f017
lowing vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen '%'urra.y and Plymire
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 745 of the City Council, renewing the lease of the 1940
Dodge 12l ton truck, cab and chassis, equipped with dump body and hoist;,
used by the Street Department, held by the Bank of America National
Trust and Savings Association, as lessor, for the period of one ,year
beginning .July 1, 1941, and ending June 30, 1942, and ordering the pay-
ment of the rental provided for in said lease, and appropriating sums
of money from the General Fund for such payments, was adopted by the
following vote, , to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon,
and Scrum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
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Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolu-
tion No. 746 of the City Council, renewing for one year the lease of
Gariewell equipment used by the Fire Department, for the rental of $500.00
and ordering the payment of said rental and appropriating said sum from
the General Fund for such payment, was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
Thereupon Councilman Serum introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordi-
nance of the City of Palm Springs amendin! Sections 5(a), 6(a), 7(a),
16(b), and 17 of Ordinance No. 75 of said. City" the title of which
was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Pershing, the further reading of said ordinance was waived
by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliff-
ton, Pershing, Shannon and Serum and Mayor Boyd.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amend-
ing Sections 6(a), 7(a) , 7(b), B and 15 of Ordinance No. 82 of said
City and adding Subsections l(c) and l(d) thereto" was introduced by
Councilman Serum and was read in full and filed with the Clerk for fur-
ther action of the City Council.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 747 of the City Council, fixin , the salary of Pnr. Chas.
J. Burket as Building Inspector and Deputy Plumbing Inspector, at
0,175.00 plus q450.00 a month allowance for the use of his automobile
in City business, beginning July 1, 1941, and continuing until fur-
ther order of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd
;Tdoes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
_Councilman Shannon thereupon introduced an ordinance entitled "An
Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs fixing the amount of money
necessary to be raised by taxation for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1941", which was read in full and filed with the Clerk for
further action of the City Council.
The Mayor presented, his appointments of members of the Board of Exam-
iners and Appeals created by Sec. 304 of the Building Code of the City
as follows: Messrs . V. Knupp, electrician, Thos. 0. Pierce,
plumber, John Porter Clark, architect, Hans Lauritz Hansen, builder,
and Chas. G. Chamberlin, builder, and upon motion of Councilman Cliff-
ton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 748 of the City
Council, approving said appointments, was unanimously adopted.
Upon the advice of the City Attorney and the motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 749 of the
City Council, authorizing the Mayor and City clerk to execute for
and on behalf of the City, the contract and addenda heretofore con-
sidered by the City Council, for the purchase from Pierson-DeLane,
Inc., of radio equipment, when said contract is approved by the City
Attorney and is accompanied by a satisfactory bond required by said
contract, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and Serum
and Mayor Boyd
Tdoes : Councilman Pershing
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire
A petition signed by H. N. Ellman and thirty-one others for the appoint-
ment of Mr. Max Belanger to the office of Chief of Police was filed with
the City Clerk.
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A demend by Mr. Ray Tomkins for payment for painting automobile warnin,*
and stop signs upon pavements within the City was referred to the Public
Safety Committee for investigation, report and recommendation.
Thereupon the meeting adjourned.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the City Council, Chambers, known as No. 460 north Palm Canyon Drive,
in said City, on 'Nednesday, July 2, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the
said day being the first Wednesday of the said month of July.
The meeting was called to, order by Councilman Serum.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Serum
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank D. Per shin;
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
'layor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney, Roy IN. Colegate
There being no quorum present, Councilman Sorum, by public announcement,
adjourned the meeting to July 9, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
City of e ity of Pa m prangs
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meet-
ing at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive,
in said City, on Wednesday, July 9, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., pur-
suant to adjournment of regular meeting of July 2, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Serum
Mayor Boyd
City Attorney, Roy IN. Cole-ate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
The following demands were presented, examined, audited and noon motion
of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, were approved
and ordered paid by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of
Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon and Serum and Mayor Boyd:
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From 'MaSte Disposal Fund: 4naida Harnden 45.00
From General Fund: Richard Chandler 14.00
Western Union 4.16
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 13.33
Alhitewater Tdutual water Co. 7.00
Palm Springs Water Co. 214.05
Guy Pinney, City Clerk 13.50
Associated Motors, Inc. 13.40
Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 15.25
Louis & Frances Gautiello 56.33
Louis & Frances Gautiello 66.66
John D. Lange 159.50
A demand for 4'172.07 in favor of Ray Tomkins, for labor and materials
for painting warning signs at streetiintersections, upon order of the
Chief of Police, was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Cliff-
ton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, and adopted by unanimous vote,
to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shan-
non and Sorum and Mayor Boyd, it was ordered that said demand be ap-
proved and be paid, upon the affirmance by Councilman Scrum, Chairman
of the Public Safety Committee, of the amounts and prices of the work
and, material done for which said demand was made.
A copy of the minutes of a meeting of the City Planning Commission
held June 18, 1241, duly certified by Roy W. Colegate, Actin; Secre-
tary of said Commission, to be a full, true and correct copy of the
minutes of said meeting on file with the Secretary of said Commission
was presented, from which it appeared that the City Attorney had read
in- full to the Commissioners of said Commission at said meeting an
amendatory ordinance to Ordinance TTo. 75, being the Palm Springs Land
Use Ordinance, embodying the changes and additions theretofore pro-
posed by said Commission to the City City Council regarding hospitals
and airports and special set back requirements, stating said amendatory
ordinance was to be introduced before the Council on June 30, 1941,
and that thereupon b1r motion duly made, seconded and unanimously car-
ried the text of said amendatory ordinance was approved and recommended,
and the Secretary was directed to so advise the City Council by a
certified copy of said minutes.
Thereupon an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs Amending Sections 5(a), 6(a), 7(a), 16(b) and 17 of Ordinance
No. 75 of said City.", introduced at a meeting of the City Council
held June 30, 1941, was read in full and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum said Ordinance, being Ordinance
No. 102 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote,
to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and 1;1ayor Boyd
Does: None
Absent: Councilmen ➢Murray and Plymire
It also appeared from said copy of said minutes of the City Planning
Commission that at said meeting of the Commission held on said June
18, 1941, the City Attorney, Roy IN. Cole ate, addressed the Commis-
sioners present in regard to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No.
82, being the Palm Springs Sign Ordinance, that the proposed amend-
ments were read and discussed by the City Attorney and the Commissioners
present, the same being as follows:
(a) To add a new subsection numbered lc regarding the manner of com-
puting area, of signs.
(b) To add a new subsection numbered ld, excepting the American Flag
standards and supports for its display, from the application of
the Ordinance.
(c) To amend section 6a thereby allowing an extra 25a of area for
signs used on businesses without window display and set back
from the street within certain limitations as set forth in the
Proposed amendment.
(d) To amend section 7a so as to allow 25% increase of the maximum
50 square feet sign area within the limitations set forth in
section 7b.
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(e) Amending section 7b to allow corner businesses their respective
quotas of sign area on each street, to allow 25> increase of sign
area for non-illuminated sign set back 20 feet or more in those
cases where the necessary lineal frontage exists and also to alloy;
such increase of sign area for indirectly lighted fire proof signs
for businesses without window, display and set back from the street
a distance of 25 feet or more.
(f) To amend section 8 to allow roof signs not exceeding 30 inches in
height above the structure and to restrict any sign to a maximum
height of 20 feet.
(g) To extend the compliance date as respect the portions of the Ordi-
nance not already being enforced as against non-conforming signs
existing prior to the Ordinance, from September 30th to November
lst, 1941
That the City Attorney then read in full the proposed ordinance to be
introduced before the City Council at the meeting to be held June 30th,
1941, and that thereupon by motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
carried the proposed amendments, changes and additions to the said
Ordinance No. 82 and the text of the nronosed amendatory ordinance were
approved and recommended by the Commission and the Secretary was directed
to so notify the City Council .
Thereupon the title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Palm Springs amending Sections 6(a), 7(a), 7(b), 8 and 15 of Ordi-
nance No. 82 of said City and adding Subsections 1(c) and 1(d) Thereto"'
was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by
Councilman Shannon the further reading of said ordinance vias waived by
unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, ,
Pershing, Shannon and Serum and P.4ayor Boyd. Said Ordinance, being Ordi-
nance No. 103 of the City of Palm °prings, having been introduced at a
meeting of the City Oouncil held June 30, 1941, and then read in full,
upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, was
passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Fixing
the Amount of Money Necessary to be Raised by Taxation for the Fiscal ,
Year Beginning July 1, 1941." introduced at a meeting of the City Coun-
cil held June 30, 1941, was read in full, and upon motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, said ordinance, being Ordi-
nance No. 104 of the City Council, was passed by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and SoruA and Mayor Boyd
Noes: Alone
Absent: Councilmen I.4urray and Plymire
Mr. Taylor, Superintendent of Recreation, stated to the Council that he
had been endeavoring to obtain the use of a swimming pool for children
and others during the summer season, but that such use would necessitate
the expense of upkeep and clorination of the pool at a total expense of
approximately � 100.00 for the said summer season and upon motion of
Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 750
of the City Council, appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the General
Fund for such purpose, subject to the approval of the expending thereof
by the Community Recreation Commission, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen 'Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: Councilmen Cliffton and Shannon
Absent: Councilmen Miurray and Plymire
its Mr. John PorterClark, having furnished the Council with an appraisal
of the improvements upon the property of the Palm Springs Field Club,
without charge, for guidance in considering the purchase of said pro-
perty, it was ordered that thanks be extended to him for such service.
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The resignation of Robert Frohn as janitor for the City Offices and
other offices of the City effective July 15, 1941, was presented, and
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Serum,
Resolution INTO. 751 of the City Council, acceptinm said resignation
and authorizing the City Clerk, until further order of the City Coun-
cil to employ a janitor at the compensation of fifty cents an hour for
the time actually spent in, doin� said work was adopted by unanimous
vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing,
Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Re-
solution No. 752 of the City Council, increasing the compensation of
Miss Maida Harnden, office clerk of the 'Kaste Disposal Department,
from ''80.00 a month to 4,100.00 a month effective from July 1, 1941,
payable from the Waste Disposal Fund, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Yurray and Plymire
There was a further discussion of the proposed acquirement of a site
for a clinic, and Councilman Cliffton stated that he desired to suggest
an additional location. He was requested to confer with members of
the Health and Sanitation Committee and to work with them in the selec-
tion of a site. The City Clerk was instructed to defer the filing of
an application with the 7,oniw Hoard for the approval of a site until
the Council decides definitely upon the .location thereof.
The Mayor read a statement of the progress and status of the proceed-
ings for acquiring a lease of Section 18 for airport purpose, which
was filed with the Clerk.
The Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, Councilman Serum, pre-
sented a letter from the District Attorney of Riverside County,
requesting the appointment of a member of the City Council to the
County Defense Council of Riverside County, and upon motion of
Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No.
753 of the City Council appointing Councilman Frank V. Shannon such
member, was unanimously adopted.
The Chairman stated that the proposed ordinance for the organization
of a City Defense Council was still being considered by the Conuaittee.
Councilman Serum then presented the resignation of R. L. Jaloff as
police officer of the City of Palm Springs, to take effect July 23,
1941, and the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the
same be accepted and upon. his motion, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 754 of the City ouncil, accepting said resignation and
ordering payment from the General Fund of the sum of $76.59 in full for
the services of said Jaloff to and including said July 23, 1941, was
adopted by the followinm vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Vurray and Plymire
The resignation of Dr. Henry Hoagland from the City Planning Commis-
-- - _- -- - _- sion was presented andupon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded
by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 755 of the City Council, accept-
ing said resignation with regret was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon the Mayor announced his appointment of Mr. John Porter
Clark as a member of the Oity Planning Commission in the place and
stead of Dr. Howland, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded
by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 756 of the City Council, approv-
ing said appointment was unanimously adopted.
Upon request of the City Planning Commission and upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 757 of
the City Council, appropriating a sum not exceeding $�500.00 from the
General Fund to pay for printing a Master Plan of the City, according
to the recommendation of L. Deiainm Tilton, was adopted by the follow-
ing vote, to-wit:
454
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and P.4ayor Boyd
Noes: None '
Absent: Councilmen AEurray and Plymire
There was some discussion by Councilman Cliffton and others regarding
the need of uniform rules of employment and the allowing of vacations
of City employees, but action thereon was deferred awaiting the em-
ployment of a City Manager now being considered.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Pershing and unanimously adopted the meeting adjourned to July 21,
1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. /7
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There being no member of the City Council present on July 21, 1941, at
7:30 o'clock P. M. , the meeting adjourned from th m ting of July 9,
1941, was not held.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the re-
gular meeting for the month of August, 1941, at the Council Chambers,
known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday,
August 6, 1941, at 7.30 o'clock P. M., the said day being the first
Wednesday of the said month of. August.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Callr Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum
Mayor Boyd and
Guy Pinney, City Clerk
Absent: Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
Councilman: Pershing
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City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
The members of the City' Council and all others present in the Council
Chambers stood with bowed heads for a moment of silent tribute to the
memory of Hon. Albert R. Hoffman, Judge of the Palm Springs City Court,
who departed this life on Saturday, August 2, 1941.
The City Treasurer's report for the month of July, 1941, was presented,
examined, and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
The following claims were presented and upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Sorum, were approved and ordered paid by unanimous
vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fund: Guy Pinney, City Clerk $"225.00
Albert R. Hoffman 100.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
Chas. J. Burket 175.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Nathan H. Basson 60.00
Robt. Frohn 45.00
Lowell Taylor 150.00
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
455
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn t200.00
Phil Gardella 132.00
Joseph Sandeffer 120.00
Fran General Fund: Gerald J. Shill 9.72
Chas. J. Burket 50.00
Lyle J. Sanard 234.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 161.38
LeRoy Hall 163.81
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
William Lux 150.00
Ralph Troutt 150.00
Floyd .D. Switzer 96.80
Raymond W. Wilson 72.60
Crest 0. Johnson 48.40
From Waste Disposal: Carl McNealy 165.00
Dave Miller 132.00
Frank Britton 60.50
Floyd Craft 60.50
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
Robert Frohn 75.00
Harold B. Vasey 50.00
Richard Chandler 20.00
Guy Pinney 20.00
Nevada-California Elec. Corp, 55.56
California Water and Telephone Co. 67.37
Louis & Frances Gautiello 55.33
From Waste Disposal: it it " 33.33
From General Fund: it " to 33.33 66.66
Bank of America 234.32
Western Union 5.20
A. Carlisle & Co. 3.75
Guy Pinney, City Clerk 9.96
From Waste Disposal: " It " " 3.33 13.31
C. G. Lykken 4.48
I From General Fund: It " 6.03
From Waste Disposal: Plaza Garage 32.59
From Street Fund: It " 5.30
From Waste Disposals W. L. Parkhurst 12.00
From Street Fund: Gilmore Oil Co. 24:22
E. L. Yeager 58.78
From General Fund: Davidson & Fulmor 114.35
Texas Co. 7.98
From Street Fund: " It 15.22 23.20
From General Fund: Union Oil Co. 90.02
Palm Springs Printing Co. 3.72
Redlands Laundry 2.41
General Petroleum Co. 1.15
From Waste Disposal: " " 46.37 47.52
From General Fund: Floyd Higley 25.96
Tex Driscoll 4.03
Stockwell & Binney 2.83
Desert Sun 23.23
Allbright's 3.00
K. D. Paul 9.89
Palm Springs Builders Supply 7.46
Palm Springs Water Co. 240.05
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolu-
tion No. 758 of the City Council, ordering the transfer of the sum of
WO.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
456
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commission Relations Committee - Councilman Plymire, Chairman
Agreements to hold George Foldesy, doing business as Palm Springs Hotel,
and Joseph Schenck, harmless for the use of their swimming pools by the
Community Recreation Commission under the supervision of the Superinten-
dent of Recreation executed for and on behalf of the City by the Mayor
and City Clerk, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council-
man Serum, and unanimously adopted, were approved, ratified and confirmed.
The Annual Report by the Board of Library Trustees of the Welwood Murray
Memorial Library was presented and ordered filed with the Clerk.
Finance Committee - Councilman Shannon, Chairman
Upon the recommendation of the Chairman of the Committee, and upon his
motion, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 760 of the City
Council, ordering the increase of the bond of the City Treasurer from
the penal sum of $10,000.00 to $25,000.00, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
The City Clerk reported that the California Water and Telephone Company
had .filed an acceptance of the franchise granted to it by Ordinance No.
101, in his office on July 10, 1941, in accordance with the require-
ment of the ordinance.
Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolu-
tion No. 761 ,of the City Council, creating a fund to be designated
Alejo Flood Control Fund, and authorizing the City Clerk and City
Treasurer to receive and accept moneys for deposit therein to defray
the cost of constructing a revetment for protection of the property ad-
jacent to extension of Alejo Road easterly from Indian Avenue, north
of Section 14, from damage by flood waters, was adopted by unanimous
vote.
General Committee - Councilman Cliffton, Chairman
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, Chairman of the Committee, seconder!
by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 762 of the City Council, to ,exercise
the option to continue the lease dated October 30th, 1940, between Louis
Gautiello and Frances Gautiello, husband and wife, of Palm Springs,
California, First Parties, and Lessor, and City of Palm Springs, a muni.-
cipal corporation of the State of California, Second Party, Lessee, of
the premises in the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of
California, described as follows;- - - -
The Northerly ground floor storeroom approximately 15 by 40
feet in size, being a part of the building situated on the
Northerly 35 feet of the Southerly 70 feet of the West half
of Lot 1, Block 24, of Palm Springs, as per map recorded in
Book 96, page 432 of Maps, records of San Diego County„ Cali-
fornia. Said premises also are known as No. 482 North Palm
Canyon Drive'.
for an additional two year period, namely the period October 15, 1941,
to October 14, 1943, inclusive; according to all the terms of said
lease excepting the amount of rental which shall be One Thousand
($1,000.00) Dollars for the additional two year term the last two
months of which rental shall be paid in advance on or before October
15, 1941, and the remainder in twenty-two equal monthly installments
beginning that date, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes : None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
457
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, Chairman of the Committee, seconded
by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 763 of the City Council, to exer-
cise the option to continue the lease dated October 7, 1938, between
Louis Gautiello and Frances Gautiello, husband and wife, of Palm Springs,
California, First Parties, and Lessor, and City of Palm Springs, a muni-
cipal corporation of the State of California, Second Party, Lessee, of
the premises in the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of
California, described as follows:
The ground floor storeroom approximately 20 by 40 feet in
size, and including two complete toilets, being a part of
the building situated on t1h e Northerly 35 feet of the
Southerly 70 feet of the West half of Lot 1, Block 24, of
Palm Springs, as per map recorded in Book 96, page 432 of
Maps, records of San Diego County, California.
according to all the terms of said lease (including the amount of rental,
the last two months of which shall be paid in advance on or before
October 15, 1941, and the remainder in twenty-two equal monthly install-
ments beginnin- that date) for an additional two year period, namely,
the period October 15, 1941, to October 14, 1943, inclusive, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes; Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Robert Frohn having withdrawn his resignation and been re-employed by
the City Clerk on July 15, 1941, as janitor for the City Offices, Jail,
Court Room and Waste Disposal Department, at a salary of $45.00 a month,
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Re-
solution No. 764 of the City Council, confirming said re-employment and
continuing the same until further order of the City Council, at said com-
pensation of '45.00 a month, payable from the General Fund, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee - Councilman Murray,
Chairman
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
Resolution No. 765 of the City Council to correct a mistake in Resolu-
tion No. 752 of the City Council adopted at a meeting thereof held July
9, 1941, by increasing the salary of Maida Ilarnden, secretary and book-
keeper in the Waste Disposal Department, from $90.00 to 4110.00 instead of
from $80.00 to 4100.00 a month, beginning as of July 1, 1941, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: _ Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes; None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Scrum, Resolu-
tion No. 766 of the City Council, agreeing to and concurring in the lease
from the Agua Caliente or Palm Springs Band of Mission Indians of Section
18, Township 4 South, Range 5 East, S. B. B. & M., for airport purposes 114" 4
as ratified and confirmed by an act of Congress of the United States, '_ .,.�
being IiR 2308 of the 77th Congress, First Session, subject to the con-
ditions stated in said Act and ordering the payment of the minimum rental
for the first year of said lease in the sum of $"640.00 from the General
Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
458
The Clerk informed the Council that at the suggestion of the Mayor he
had filed an application,with the Zoning Board of the City Planning
Commission to permit the construction and maintenance of an airport
on Section 18, within the City, and upon motion of Councilman Serum,
seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 767 of the City Coun-
cil, approving and ratifying said action was unanimously adopted.
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Serum, Chairman
Upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and
upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 769 of
the City Council, approving the employment of Raymond Wilson as Patrol-
man of the Police Department at a salary of' 6150.00 beginning as of
July 17, 1941, and continuing until further order of the City Council,
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Upon recommendation of ,the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and
upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 770
of the City Council, approving the dismissal of Floyd D. Switzer from
the Police Department on July 20, 1941, was adopted by the following
vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and
upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 771 of
the City Council, approving the employment of Orest 0. Johnson as
Patrolman of the Police Department at a salary of $150.00 a month be-
ginning as of July, 20, 1941, and continuing until further order of the
City Council, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolu-
tion No. 772 of the City Council, accepting an ambulance procured by
the Palm Springs Lions Club and contributed to the City, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and '
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman 6hannon, Resolu-
tion No. 773 of the City Council, to lease from Mack International Motor
Corporation the 1000 gallon tripple compound Mack Pumping engine now -
used by the Fire Department, for the period of one year beginning July
1, 1941, upon the terms set forth in Resolution No. 741 of the City Coun-
cil, adopted at a meeting thereof held June 30, 1941, was adopted by 'the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolu-
tion No. 774 of the City Council, to lease from Frederick B. Philbrick
the Gamewell fire alarm system now used by the Fire Department, for the
period of one ,year beginning July 1, 1941, upon the terms set forth in
Resolution No. 746 of the City Council, adopted at a meeting thereof
held June 30, 1941, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
459
Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by ,Couneilman Shannon, Resolu-
tion No. 775 of the City Council, relieving Norman H. Harstad of his duties
as Clerk of the City Court, and terminating his appointment in that capa-
city, was adopted by unanimous vote.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolu-
tion No. 776 of the City Council, appointing Lyle B. Sanard, Chief of
Police, to the office of Clerk of the City Court to act as such in all
criminal matters pending before the Court without compensation until
further or other order of the City Council, was adopted by unanimous
vote, to-wit: the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd.
A notification by the Board of Equalization of application by Benjamin
W. Cox, doing business as El Paseo Pharmacy, for a license to dispense
retail off-sale distilled spirits, was presented, together with a re-
port of the Chief of Police that there was no adverse record of the ap-
plicant in his department. There being no objection to said application,
no 'action thereon was ordered.
A bond executed by Pierson-DeLane Inc. was principal and Columbia Casu-
alty Company as surety, in the penal sum of $"2727.44, dated July 11,
1941, and conditioned that Whereas the said Pierson-DeLane, Inc. entered
into a contract dated January 2, 1941, and Supplemental Addenda dated
June 25, 1941, to be and form a part of said agreement of 1/2//41 with
the City of Palm Springs by the terms and conditions of which said con-
tract said Pierson-DeLane, Inc. agreed to furnish police two-way radio
equipment, including 250 watt central station automatic relay receiver,
transmittin and receiving antenna, as per plans and specifications,
and furnish all the work and material necessary therefore, in accord-
ance with the plans and specifications therefor, as will more fully ap-
pear in said contract; therefore, if the said Pierson-DeLens, Inc shall
well and truly perform the work contracted to be performed under said
contract, then said obligation to be null and void; otherwise to remain
in full force and effect, and providing that no right of action shall
accrue under said bond to or for the use of any person other than the
City of Palm Springs, approved as to form by the City Attorney was pre-
sented, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman
Serum, Resolution No. 777 of the City Council, approving and accepting
said bond, and ordering the filing of same with the City Clerk, was
unanimously adopted.
A report by the Chief of Police of the activities of the Police Depart-
ment during the month of July, 1941, was presented, examined and ordered
filed with the City Clerk.
A representative of Fordyce Motor Sales Company addressed the City Coun-
cil and urged the immediate purchase of motor cycles for the Police
Department to avoid the priority regulations of the United States Govern-
ment for national defense, and the matter was referred to the Public
Safety Committee for investigation, report and recommendation.
Public Works Committee - Councilman Pershing, Chairman
The agreement with the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways,
of the State of California, for the maintenance of the State Highway
within the City for the bienniumbeginning July 1, 1941,- from gasoline
tax funds was presented and read and upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 778 of the City Council,
approving said agreement and authorizing the execution thereof by the
Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit;
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and
Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
A request by Mr. A. J. Cole for permission to remove a palm tree from
the parking in front of his property on North Palm Canyon Drive was pre-
sented and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Cliffton, and unanimously adopted, said request was granted.
460
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolu-
tion No. 779 of the City Council, employing John Lange as City Manager
under the terms and provisions ,of Ordinance No. 98 of the City of Palm
Springs, effective September 1, 1941, and continuing until further or
other order of the City Council, at a compensation of w350.00 a month,
was adopted by the following vote, to=unit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and Sorum
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None,
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
A requisition by G. K. Sanborn, Street Superintendent, for the purchase
of a Dodge truck chassis and cab at the price of '$395.00 plus sales ta;c,
for use as a tank waPon by the ,Street Department, was presented and
upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Re-
solution No. 780 of the City Council approving said requisition and or•-
dering the purchase of said truckfrom Mid-Valley,Chevrolet Company,-
San Bernardino, California, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and Sorum
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
A report by the Superintendent of Recreation of recreational activities;
during the month of July, 1941, was presented, and examined and ordered
filed with the City Clerk.
A letter from Councilman Plymire, dated July 19, 1941, informing the
City Council that he is now at the Malibu Club-in-Canada, Princess
Louise Inlet, British Columbia, Canada, where he is employed and in-
tends to remain until approximately October 15th, addressed to the Mayor
and asking that the City Council either grant him a leave of absence
until October 15, 1941, or accept his resignation from the City Oouncil,
was presented and read. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton,, seconded
by. Councilmen Shannon, and unanimously adopted, said letter was laid ,
upon the table.
The City Clerk was instructed to prepare a schedule of coverage for
fire, theft and collision damage insurance coverage for City owned and
used motor equipment for submission to insurance agents and brokers for
quotations for insurance premiums for policies for the ensuing year,
and to specify minimum safe classifications of responsibility of in-
surers, and to request bidsfor such insurance.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon and un-
animously adopted, the Mayor, City Attorney and City Clerk were appointed
a special committee to prepare ,a resolution of regret and condolence for
the death, of City Judge, Honorable Albert R. Hoffman, for presentation,
to the City Council at its next meeting.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman "liffton, seconded by Councilman
Sorum, the meeting adjourned to Tuesday, August 19, 1941, at 7:36 O'clock
P. M.
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Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a
meeting at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said City on Tuesday, August 19, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M. pursuant to adjournment of regular meeting of August 6, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
_- City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Murray
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
The minutes of the meetings of the City Council held June 30, July 2,
July 9, and August 6, 1941, as submitted by the City Clerk, were
approved.
There,were no reports from the Boards and Commission Relations Com-
mittee, the General Committee nor the Indian Lands and Health and
Sanitation Committee.
Finance Committee - Councilman Shannon, Chairman
Upon the advice of the City Attorney and the recommendation of the
Committee, and upon the motion of Councilman Shannon, Chairman,
seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 781 of the City Council,
fixing the rate of taxes for the current fiscal year at One Dollar
($1.00) upon each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the value of taxable
property assessed within the City and equalized by the Board of Super-
visors of Riverside County, such rate to, be the same throughout the
City, there being no different rates for any portions or districts
thereof, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and Sorum
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Sorum, Chairman
The Chairman reported that the need for the immediate purchase of a
new motorcycle for the Police Department had been investigated and
that an offer to sell to the City a new 1941 model 74 Special Police
Bonneville Indian Motorcycle for y547.60, accepting in exchange there-
for the two Harley-Davidson motorcycles for an allowance of $225.00,
leaving a balance of S=2.60 to be paid in cash, had been received
from Matts Cycle and Supply Company, Riverside, California, and that
being the lowest and best offer, there being only one other offer,
to-wit, by Skip Fordyce, Riverside, California, and recommended the
purchase of said Indian Motorcycle. Thereupon, upon motion of Council-
man Sorum, the Chairman, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No.
782 of the City Council, accepting said offer from Matte Cycle and
Supply Company, and ordering the purchase of said Indian Motorcycle for
said sum of $"547.60, ordering the transfer to the seller of said two
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and appropriating from the General Fund the
sum of $ 322.60 for payment of the cash difference, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
462
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and Serum
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution
No. 783 of the City Council, granting William Leonesio a leave of absence to
attend the annual convention of the Association of Pacific Coast Pire Chiefs
at Reno, Nevada, on September 8th, 9th and loth, 1941, and appropriating the
sum of N�75.00 to pay his hotel and traveling expenses, was adopted by the r
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon and. Serum
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Pershing
The application of Gladys Y. Murray for a permit to conduct public dances
in the premises known as Amado Cafe, at 178 Amado Road, within the City,
was presented, and the Chief of Police having reported favorably thereon,
upon recommendation of Councilman Serum, the Chairman of the Committee, and
upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution. No. 784 of� the
City Council granting such permit for the period ending June 30, 1942, 'was
unanimously adopted.
At the suggestion of the Chairman, the City Clerk was instructed to ascertain
customary methods, regulations and charges for the use of the City ambulance,
and Councilman Cliffton was requested to assist the Committee and the IIealth
and Sanitation Committee in arranging with local physicians and surgeons for
the use of the ambulance, and also for the examination of food handlers under
the requirements of the Health Code of the City.
Public Works Committee - Councilman Pershing, Chairman
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution
No. 785 of the City Council, authorizing the execution of the Agreement
with the Department of Public Works of the State of California for expen-
diture of 4 cent 'gas tax for Streets of Major Importance, within the City
for the current fiscal },rear, was unanimously adopted.
Project 10 in said agreement being for resurfacing and constructing a curb
and gutter on Indian Avenue from Alejo Road to Grand Via Valmonte, and it
appearing from the plans for said work that such construction would in-
crease the flow of flood waters easterly from the intersection of Indian
Avenue and Alejo Road, endangering the property lying north of the ex-
tension of Alejo Road, it was ordered that such possible hazard be called
to the attention of the City Engineer and his advice in respect thereto be
obtained.
A request by Armstrong Certified Dairy for a permit to maintain a, retail
food store for the sale of dairy products at No. 1551 North Palm Canyon
Drive was referred to the City Planning Commission.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon and
unanimously adopted, the letter from Councilman Plymire tendering his
resignation as a member of the City Council was taken from the table, and
upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolu-
tion No. 786 of the City Council, accepting the resignation of Councilman
Plymire as member of the City Council was unanimously adopted.
The City Attorney was instructed to examine claims of Chris Saubel end Lily
Mike against the City for false arrest, copies of which were served upon
Councilmen Shannon, Serum and Cliffton and Mayor Boyd, end to advise the
Council in respect thereto.
It was announced by the City Attorney that he had received notification that
the California Railroad Commission had approved the franchise granted by the
City to Nevada-California Electric Corporation, retroactive to January 1, 1941.
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A copy of a letter from the office of the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs to Mr. John Rr. Dady, Superintendent of Mission Indian
Agency, River, California, stating that the rental to be paid by
the City upon the airport-lease of Section 18 shall start January
1, 1941, and suggesting that the City immediately adopt an ordinance
accepting the conditions of Section 2 of the Act of Congress ratify-
ing said lease, and requiring that all subleases be submitted to the
Department for approval, was read and referred to the City Attorney.
A report by the Zoning Board of the City Planning Commission of the
approval by the Board of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 5 East,
within the City for airport purposes, was read and filed.
Roy W. Colegate, Esq., City Attorney, in conformity with the request
of the City Council, addressed the meeting as follows:
If the Council please, realizing that it could not in
justice to itself and to the Community, permit the death of
Albert R. Hoffman to pass without public notice, the Council
has appointed a Committee consisting of Mayor Philip L. Boyd,
City Clerk Guy Pinney and myself to cause a memorial to be
prepared and has commissioned me to present this memorial
before this meeting of the Council, whose official family
Albert R. -Hoffman at the time of death was a beloved member.
Judge Hoffman was a native son of California. He was
born at Sacramento in 1882. He was orphaned early in life,
and at the age of 11 he travelled east to St. Louis.
He engaged in various employments and by great self
denial managed to gain a college education there. Iie
struck out in the career of business, but his intellectual
nature asserted itself and impelled him to a study of the
law.
He went to Cincinnati and followed his law studies.
Upon his graduation, he distinguished himself with many
years of successful practice in Ohio. After coming to
Palm Springs in 1936, he was, upon organization of the
City early in the year 1938, prevailed upon to accept the
offices of City Judge and Justice of the Peace.
He served in these capacities with distinction and
success. He became well known throughout the County for
his industry and judicial ability. He had remarkable
powers of analysis which gave him great facility in con-
struing statutes and contracts. He had a most clear sense
of justice, and while having proper respect and regard for
precedent and tradition, he did not hesitate at times to
out through legal technicalities, the following of which
would in his opinion result in injustice.
He fearlessly did his official duty.
The lawyers who practiced before him always had the
gratification of feeling he had carefully read their briefs
and given scholarly consideration to the law and facts. By
his gentle nature, his kindness of heart and sympathy, he
endeared himself to all who came in contact with him.
Judge Hoffman died suddenly August 2nd, 1941, in his
59th year. While we were not prepared to lose him, he was
prepared to go. He feared no summons.
The death of Judge Hoffman leaves a vacant place in
the hearts of all who knew him, and a respect and
affectionate regret which is the best monument to his
memory.
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Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the foregoing
Memorial was ordered to be spread upon the minutes of the meeting of the
City Council of the City of Palm Springs, held August 19, 1941, and the
City Clerk was directed to-send 'a copy thereof to the bereaved family of
the deceased. I - -
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned.
'City Clerk'
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the regular
meeting for the month of September, 1941, at the Council Chambers, known
as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, September
3, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the said day being the first Wednesday of
the said month of September.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who _presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum
Mayor Boyd
City Manager, John D. Lange
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
City Clerk, Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Murray
The Mayor extended a welcome to Mr. Lange, newly appointed City Manager,
which was responded to by Mr. Lange.
The Treasurer's report for the month of August, 1941, was presented, ex-
amined and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
The following claims were presented, examined, audited and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, were approved and ordered
paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, by unanimous vote, to-wit,
the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon and Sorum
and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fund': Guy Pinney225.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
Chas. J. Burket 175.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Nathan H. Basson 60.00
Robert Frohn 45.00
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
Lowell Taylor 150.00
Gerald J. Shill 16.93
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 132.00
Joseph Sandef£er 120.00
From General Fund: Chas. J. Burket 50.00
Lyle J. Sanard 250.00
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Ludwig Braumoeller 175.00
LeRoy Hall 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
William Lux 150.00
Ralph Troutt 150.00
Raymond Wilson 150.00
Crest Johnson 150.00
William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
Robert Frohn 150.00
William Leonesio 75.00
From Waste Disposal Fund; Carl McNealy 165.00
Maida -Harnden 37.25
From General Fund: of " 37.25
From Waste Disposal Fund: Victor Campbell 66.00
David Miller 132.00
Frank Britton 121.00
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: Western Union 2.34
California Electric Power Co. 76.68
Southern California Gas Co. 9.82
California Water & Telephone Co. 59.86
Brice Harold Frazier 252.50
The Limelight 59.96
State Compension Insurance Fund 352.91
Henry Simsarian 2.40
Union Oil Co. 70.62
Southern California Telephone Co. 15.25
Harold I. Smith 13.27
J. Harold Wilson 47.50
Rabidoux Motor Co. 6.43
From Waste Disposal Fund: Palm Springs Pipe & Supply Co. 64.96
C. G. Lykken 9.79
General Petroleum Corporation 17.85
Desert Sun 17.40
Shell Oil Co. 6.72
From Gas Tax Fund: Alvin Gray 25.00
C. F. Garcia 11.25
S. Jaime 15.00
Paul Siva 7.50
D. B. Bailey 12.50
G. Y. Earley 13.75
T. E. Bailey 12.50
Graham Gray 25.00
J. R. Gray 25.00
IN. J. Taylor 27.50
Gray & Taylor 20.00
Street Fund 64.20
From Street Fund: Plaza Garage ' 44.93
From Waste Disposal Fund: " it 36.68 81.61
Gilmore Oil Co. T 'I
From Street Fund: " " 30.97 41.64
From Gas Tax Fund: P.S. Builders Supply T=
From General Fund: It " it 103.37 222.24
From Street Fund: Richfield Oil Co. 1.90
From General Fund: Lalid-Valley Chevrolet Co. 406.85
Bank of America 576.33
Richard Chandler 24.00
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution
No. 787 of the City Council, transferring the sum of $500.00 from, the General
Fund to the Street Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon and Serum and
Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
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PAr. Harold J. Lineau, provisional commander of the Palm Springs Company of the
California State Guard, addressed the City Council, requesting the appoint-
ment of a committee of the members of the Council to act with similar com-
mittees of the Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Rotary Club end other civic
bodies, to devise ways and means for obtaining funds for assisting the local
State Guard. He also asked permission to use the ball ground at the Field
Club evenings, and the use of flood lights at City expense. His requests
were referred to the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, Councilman
Scrum, for report to the City Council at its next meeting, with permission
to use the Field Club grounds and lights until further order of the City
Council.
Mr. C. F. Lenisch, a government representative in the defense; program, and
Mr. Rhine, manager of the Desert Aero Corporation which holds a government
contract for training army pilots at an airport in Lancaster, addressed-the
City Council seeking its reaction to the establishing of an army flying school
at the new Palm Springs airport on Section 18. They explained that there
would be in training a regular quota of approximately eighteen American
students, and a larger number of South American, Canadian and British students,
using eight or ten airplanes in local, cross-country and night flying. The
school would erect hangars, administration buildings, dormitories and a mess
hall, and would have a payroll for instructors, mechanics and ground men of
about 4,2500.00 a month. The students would be under strict discipline and
would not be permitted to fly over the residence or congested areas of the
City. Mr. Rhine was requested to present the request again in detail and in
writing for further consideration of the Council.
Committee Reports;
Boards and Commission Relations Committee - Councilman Pershing and ).4urray
Mr. Taylor, Superintendent of Recreation, filed a report of recreation
activities during the month of August, 1941, and stated that the use of pri-
vate pools for swimming would cease on or about September 15th, the cast of
maintenance of such pools from the beginning until that time amounting to
about '100.00.
There was no report from the Finance Committee.
General Committee - Councilman Cliffton, Chairman
Upon the request of Councilman Murray, the recommendation of the Committee,
and upon the motion of Councilmen Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 786 of the City Council, consenting to the absence of Council-
man Murray from meetings of the City Council for the extended period ending
60 days from September 2nd, 1941, was unanimously adopted.
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee -
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution
No. 789„of the City Council, entering into an agreement with the Administrator
of Civil Aeronautics of the United States for the construction and maintenance
of an airport on Section 18, within the City was adopted by the follovdiaS vote,
to-grit:
Ayes; Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon'
Councilman Sorum
Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent; Councilman Murray
-� Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution
No. 790 of the City Council, urging the United States Ueathe.r Bureau to
establish a station at the Palm Springs airport for the assistance of air-
plane pilots, and ordering a copy thereof sent to Congressman Sheppard and
other government, officials; was unanimously adopted.
Referring again to matters within the province of the General Committe, upon
motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No.
791 of the City Council, authorizing the City Manager to employ a telephone
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switchboard operator and stenographer for temporary service in the City -
Offices at a compensation not exceeding 'wl20.00 a month was adopted by
the, following vote:
Ayes; Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum
Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent; Councilman Murray
At the suggestion and upon the recommendation of Councilman Cliffton,
and upon his motion, seconded by Councilman Shannon and unanimously'
adopted, the City Clerk was instructed and authorized to, file a
petition to the Zoning Board of the City Planning Commission for a
permit to erect and maintain a public clinic upon Lot 5 in Block 23
and/or Lots 3 and 4 in Block 24 of Palm Springs, said petition to be
filed in- such time as to occasion a hearing thereon in the first week
of October, next ensuing.
Councilman Cliffton also commented upon the undesired increase in
number of gasoline service stations on Palm Canyon Drive, and Council-
man Sorum called attention to the greater traffic hazard occasioned by
such increase, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Sorum and unanimously ordered that said matter be referred
to the City Planning Commission, with a request that it immediately
consider ways and means of curtailing an increase in the number of such - -
stations on said street, and make recommendations to the City Council
at an early date.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by CounciLman Pershing and
with the approval of the City Manager, Resolution No. 792 of the City
Council, confirming the employment of David S. Carothers, as drivers,
helper in the Waste Disposal Department, in the place and stead of
Floyd Craft, resigned, at a salary of 0121.00 payable from the Waste
Disposal Fund, beginning September 15th, 1941, and continuing until
further order of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes; - Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent; Councilman Murray
Public Safety Committee - Councilman Sorum, Chairman
Notification of an application to the State Board of Equalization by C.
Thos. Luke and Frances L. Allegrini, doing business as Cue Club, for a
permit for On Sale distilled spirits, and On Sale beer and wine at 185
Andreas _toad, transfer from 176 Andreas Road was presented. There
being no objection, no protest was ordered.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, Chairman of the Committee, seconded by
Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 793 of the City Council, confirming
the employment of J. F. Smith, as police patrolman, at a salary of
t150.00 a month payable from the General Fund, beginning as of September
1, 1941, and continuing until further order of the City Council, was
adopted by .the following vote, to-wit;
Ayes; Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes; None
Absent; Councilman Murray,
Upon the motion of Councilman Sorum, Chairman of the Committee, seconded
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by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 794 of the City Council, confirming
the employment of. Wm. Lee Smith, as police patrolman, at a salary of -1a150.00 -
a month payable from the General Fund, beginning as of September 11 1941,
and continuing until further order of the City Council, was adopted by the
following vote, to-wit:
Ayes; Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent; Councilman Murray
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, and
unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the City Manager investigate and
recommend sites for off-street parking to be conducted and maintained by
the City.
It being rumored that permits for additional on sale liquor licenses were
likely to be applied for, especially for premises located on Andreas Road,
the Chief of Police was instructed to confer with the liquor control officer
for this district and urge the Council's opposition to the granting of such
permits.
Public Works Committee - Councilman Pershing, Chairman
The Chairman reported the completion of the concrete gutters and curbs on
Amado Road, between Palm Canyon Drive and IndianAvenue, to be paid for out
of gasoline tax funds.
Upon the request of the Desert Elementary School, by Mr. John Porter Clark,
and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Sorum and
adopted by unanimous vote, 'to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilman
Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon and Sorum and Mayor Boyd, the Street Department
was ordered to clear off the brush and break a roadway along the center line
of the extension of Mesquite Drive to the site of the proposed Tahquitz
Elementary School, providing the City Attorney advises that the City has a
right of way permitting it so to do.
A similar request for a water line to the site of the proposed school build-
ing and the installation of a fire hydrant was referred to the City Manager,
with instructions that it was understood that it is the obligation of the
Palm Springs v:-ater Co. to construct the water line and that the City is
willing to install the hydrant.
The following summary of financial transactions and fund balances for the
period beginning July 1, 1940, and ending June 30, 1941, was presented by
the City Clerk and ordered to be entered in the minutes of the meeting and
published as required by law:
Balance in Funds, July. 1; 1940 . . . . . w36,9513.09
Receipt
General Property Tax . S88,552.64
Licenses and Permits . . . 13,785.30
Fines and Penalties . . . . . 2,049.00
Public Service Franchises . . . . 2,299.78
Rent of Property . . . . . . . 370.00
Sale of Property . . . . . . . 94.00
State Liquor Licenses . . . . . 4,552.50
State Gasoline Tax . . . . . . 2,164.30
In Lieu Tax . . . . . . . . . 2,895.47
Zone changes, etc. . . . . . . 230.23
Protection to Person and Property--
Fire Department . . . . . 150.00
Compensation Insurance Refund 168.35
Auto Damage Claim . . . . . 34.50
Food Permits . . . . . . 365.00
Garbage and waste Disposal . . . . 13,283.45
Streets--Equipment Rental
Property Improvements, etc. 3,539.50
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Library--Fines and special donations 5,209.07
Recreation--Tennis Courts . . . . 18.25
14iscellanecus 5.15
Refunds . . . . 4.00
Tachevah Flood Control (School
District) . . . . 2,129.43
Total Receipts 141,809.92 -
Total to be Accounted For `?178,853.01
Disbursements --
City Council--Expense . . . . 152.53
City Clerk--Salaries E: Expense,Capital
Outlays,Printing Ordinances, etc. . 6,049.39
City Treasurer--Salary and Expense,
Special Auditing . . 952.68
City Attorney--Salary and Expense,
Outside Legal Fees, etc. . 3,517.05
City Planning Commission . 1,009.26
City Engineer--Salary and Outside
Engineering 362.00
City Court--Salary and Expense 1,304.92
Office Rent, Utilities, etc. . . . 2,117.24
Court and Council Rooms, Rent,
Utilities, etc. . . . . 1,349.60
Police Department--Utilities . . . 610.60
Police and Fire Department--Elec-
tricity . . . . 209.74
Fire Department--Utilities . . . . 439.17
';Taste Disposal Department--Rent,
Expense, etc. . . 478.99
Police ➢epartment--Salaries, Expense,
etc. . . 24,652.76
Fire Depart-ment--Salaries, Expense,
etc. . . . 18,698.16
Inspection Department--Salary,
Expense, etc. 2,502.40
Other Protection--Insurance, etc. . 3,629.25
Health Office--Salary and expense . 1,750.00
Garbage Disposal . . . . 14,055.84
Street Cleaning, etc. . . . . 834.10
Streets--General Administration,
Salaries and Expense . . . . 2,604.15
Streets--Maintenance end
Construction . . . 885.57
Streets--Equipment Vaintenance,
etc. 5,002.20
Streets--Corporation Yard 700.86
Streets--Construction, etc.
(Special Projects) . . . . 1,865.95
Streets--Construction, etc.
(Gasoline Tax Funds) . . . . 2,173.01
Library--General Operations . . . 2,299.11
Library--Building . . . . 29,742.39
Recreation 691.43
Conventions Expense . . . 251.25
Advertising and Promotion 1,000.00
Flood Control . . . . 3,365.75
All Other . . . . 178.98
Total Disbursements . . 135,436.36
Balance in Funds June 30, 1941 . . 43,421.63
Total Accounted For . . . 178,858.01
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SUI.BURY OF FUND BALANCES
BALANCE BALANCE
7-1-40 6-30-41
General Fund . . . r, 1,161.24 i; 25,690.37
Gasoline Tax Fund . . . . . 679.77 671.06
In Lieu Tax Fund . . 2,966.60 3,910.93
Liquor 'License Tax Fund . . 5,702.29 9,895.79
H. Earl hoover Gift Fund . 60.00
Jahn S. Jenkins Donation Fund . . 75.00 27.00
Street Fund . . . 45.83 (red) 21.84 (red)
Recreation (Playground)Fund . . . 4.00
Special Library (Donation) Fund 10.00
Welwood Murray Memorial Library Fund 1,212.52 1,171.63
'Neste Disposal Fund 1,577.86
Palm Springs Free Public Library
Building Fund . . . . . 25,132.50 320.37
Via Del Norte Improvement Fund . .
Tuscany Road Improvement Fund . .
Mel Avenue Improvement Fund . . .
Tamarisk Road Improvement Fund 31.30
Tachevah Flood Control Fund
Library Book Fund 147.16
Totals, . . 36,958.09 Cw 43,421.63
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 795 of the City Council, reappointing Mr. Larry Lawson Plymire,
member of the City Council for District One was adopted by the following vote;
Ayes; Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman So rum
Noes; Mayor Boyd
Absent: Councilman Murray
The Mayor then presented a copy of Senate Bill 1863 introduced in the Senate
of the United States, providing for the disposal of lands within the Palm
Springs or Ague Caliente Indian Reservation in California, and for 'other
purposes, which was referred to the individual councilmen and the City Manager
for study and consideration.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon
and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned itoSeptemberl7, 1941, at 7:30
o'clock P.M.
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Minutes Of Meeting
of the
City* Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in
said City, on Wednesday, September 17, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., pur-
suant to adjourment of regular meeting held September 3, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Councilman Harry Lawson Plymire being present took his oath of office and
qualified as Member of the City Council representing Council District
Number One.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Harry Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Manager John-D. Lange
City Clerk Guy Pinney
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held August 19,
1941, and September 3, 1941, were presented, corrected, approved and or-
dered to be copied in the Minute Book of the City Council as the minutes
of said meetings.
The following demands were presented, examined, audited, and upon motion
of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum,were approved and or-
dered paid by warrants upon the City Treasurer by unanimous vote, to-wit,
the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon
and Sorum and Mayor Boyd, to-wit-
From Gas Tax Fund; Street Fund 38.00
From Street Fund; Texas Co. 8.52
From General Fund: L. S. Harris 3.50
Joseph M. Schenck 50.00
Bela Foldesy 50.00
Guy Pinney 8.67
From Street Fund: "' .70 9.37
From Waste Disposal Fund: Guy Pinney 6.00
From General Fund; it 42.65 48.65
Palm Springs Water Co. 203.35
Southern California Gas Co. 7.90
Matta Cycle & Supply Co. 329.60
Associated Oil Co. 59.30
Ralph Holman 1.39
Southern California Telephone Co. 15.25
Union Oil Co. 10.76
Texas Co. 5.62'
Stockwell & Binney 43.78
From Waste Disposal Fund: " " 21.38 65.16
Standard Oil Co. 23.60
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commission Relations Committee - Councilman Plymire, Chairmen
Councilman Pershing and Murray
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Reso-
lution No. 796 of the City Council, appointing Councilman Sorum to serve
as a member of the State Guard Local Advisory Committee as a representative
of the City, was unanimously adopted.
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A proposed ordinance creating 'a local defense council and prescribing its
duties and responsibilities prepared by the City Attorney was presented but
not introduced. The Mayor stated in regard thereto that he had been advised
that it is better for cities of the size of Palm Springs to act under County
defense organizations until a critical occasion requiring a local organ-
nization arises.
Public Works Committee - Councilman Pershing, Chairman
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, and the Chairman of the Com-
mittee, and upon''motion of the Chairman, Councilman Pershing, seconded,by
Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 797 of the City Council, appropriating
the sum of $60,00 for wooden street signs and lettering$ to -be placed in
compliance with the requirements of the United States Post Office Depart-
ment to aid in free delivery of mail, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: ' Councilmen Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
The City Manager reported for the Committee that the sidewalk on the east
side of Palm Canyon Drive between Gran Via Valmonte- and Tamarisk Road is
nearingcompletion by the Street Department, being constructed of clay in-
stead of concrete.
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Reso-
lution No. 798 of the City Council, ordering construction by the Street
Department of a culvert at the intersection of Camino El Encanto and south
Palm Canyon Drive, at an estimated cost of -$36.27 for material and labor,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
It being desired that the County Road Department do street work within the
3� City', upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
$� Resolution No. 799 of the City Council, requesting the said department to
pave Sunrise Way' from Ramon Road to Tamarisk Road, and Tamarisk Road from
Sunrise Way to Paseo de Anza, and MacCallum Parkway from Sunrise Way to the
east boundary of Section 13, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B. & M.,
with plant mix (the roadways on Sunrise Way and Tamarisk Road to be one
traffic lane at least twenty feet in width; and on MacCallum Parkway to be
two 'separated traffic lanes, each twenty-feet -in width) and to do such other -
work within the City as may be directed by the Superintendent of Streets,
was unanimously adopted.
A letter from Mr. Robert Ransom urging the eradication of tumble weeds,
within the City was referred to the City Manager for investigation end re-
port.
A grant by John W. Williams and wife Helen G. Williams, of an easement for
highway and public utility-purposes over the southerly rectangular fifty
(50) feet of Lot 9 in Section 13, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B.
&: 21., Palm Valley Colony Lands, as recorded in Map Book 14, Page 652, ,Re-
�7 cords of San Diego County, California, *%as presented, and the acceptance
thereof having been approved by the City Planning Commission, as evidenced
by certified copy of minutes of their proceedings filed with the City
Clerk, upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
), Resolution No. 300 of the City, Council accepting said grant was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
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Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Also a grant by Pearl M. Mclelanus end Austin G. McManus, her husband, of an
easement for highway and public utility purposes over the southerly rec-
tangular fifty (50) feet of Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 and the north-
erly rectan.-ula!r fifty (50) feet of Lots 17, 18, 19, 20. 21, 22, 23 and :J
24 all in Section 13, Township 4 South, Range 4 East, S. B. B. & M., Palm
Valley Colony Lands as recorded in Map Book 14, page 652, records of San
Diego County, California, ip.,as presented, and the acceptance thereof having
been approved by the,City Planning Commission, as evidenced by a certified g�
copy of minutes of their proceedings filed with the City Clerk, upon motion
of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resni,,.t on No. 801
of the City Council accepting said grant was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
,Resolution No. 802 of the City Council, thanking Mr. and Mrs. McManus for
said grant, and ordering that the street which will be created by said grants
of John W. Williams and wife and Mr. and Mrs. McManus, shall be named and
designated MaaCallum Parkway, was adopted by unanimous vote. And upon motion
of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Clifton and unanimously adopted,
Councilman Shannon was extended the thanks of the City Council for his en-
deavors in securing said grants for easements, and for the establishing of
said street.
Upon the request of the City Manager and upon the motion of Councilman
Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 803 of the City
Council, appropriating the sum of 0110.00 to pay wages of extra men to as-
sist the Street Department during the annual fall clean-up week, was a-
dopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: _ None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee -
The City Manager reported that residents of Cathedral City had requested.
the privilege of jointly using the Waste Disposal dumping grounds at the
sewage disposal site for desposing of garbage end waste matter from their
community. Tar. W. R. Hillery and other residents of Cathedral City were
present and explained their desires and requirements. It was explained that
the sewa e disposal site belonged to the Palm Springs Sanitary District, and
was used by the City under a license granted by the District, and that it
would. first be necessary to make arrangements with the Sanitary District be-
fore the City could assent to the uses requested.
A form of agreement with the County of Riverside providing for the County
Health Officer and his deputies to enforce State Laws and City Ordinances
relating to health requirements in the City was presented, read and con-
sidered, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Pershing, Resolution No. 804 of the City Council, authorising the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said agreement in duplicate for and on behalf of
the City whenever the same is approved by the City Attorney as to form, was
adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
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Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Scrum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Letters from Rabidoux Motor Company, and Pacific Aircraft Sales Company
requesting agreements for private management and operation of the Palm
Springs airport were read and ordered filed; also a letter from Bertrand
Rhine, attorney for Desert Aero, Inc., asking the privilege of establishing
and operating a military aircraft school in Palm Springs.
Public Safety Committee
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman
Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 805 of the City Council,
confirming and ratifying the appointment by the Chief of Police, approved
by the City Manager, of Elmer Taunton, as patrolmen of the ;Palm Springs
Police Department as of October 1, 1941, at a salary of $150.00 a month,
payable from the General Fund, beginning as of October 1, 1941, and con-
tinuing until further order of the City Council, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Serum, and Mayor Boyd
Noes:, None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Notifications of applications to the State Board of Equalization by Jane E.
Manchester and A. R. Thompson, Jr.', doing business as The Doll House at
810 North Palm Canyon Drive, for renewal of on sale distilled spirits :License,
and by George Foldesy, doing business as Palm Springs Hotel at No. 257 North
Palm Canyon Drive, for renewal of on sale distilled spirits license, were
presented. There being no objections, no protests were ordered.
General Committee -
The resignation of Guy Pinney as City Clerk effective September 20, 1941,
was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council-
man Sorum, Resolution No. '806 of the City Council accepting said resignation
was unanimously adopted.
And, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Reso-
lution No. 807 of the City Council, expressing appreciation of the services
of said City Clerk was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman ;Shannon,
Resolution No. 808 of the City ,Council, appointing the City Manager, Mr. John
D. Lange, acting City Clerk, beginning- September-20,-1941, -and--continuing
until further order of the City Council, without additional compensation,
was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: ' Councilman Murray
Public Safety Committee -
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso-
lution No. 809 of the City Council, appointing Guy Pinney to the permanent
office of City Judge of the City of Palm Springs, beginning September 20,
1941, and continuing until further order of the City Council, and fixing
the salary of said City Judge at $150.00 a month, payable from, the General
Fund, beginning as of September 20, 1941, and continuing until further
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order of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution
No. 810 of the City Council, ordering the payment to Guy Pinney of the sum
of 0150.00 from the General Fund for his services as acting City Judge from
the period from August 1, 1941, to September 20, 1941, was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire,
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Finance Committee -
The bond of John Sprague, Jr., City Treasurer, as principal and Firemants
Fund Indemnity Company, as surety, in the sum of $25000.00 effective as;
of September1, 1941, was presented and examined, and upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 811 of the City
Council, approving and accepting said bond, and ordering the termination of
the former bond of the City Treasurer was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Plymire
Councilman Pershing
Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
The City Manager and the Superintendent of Recreation recommended the se-
lection of several sites for recreational activities such as shuffle-
board courts, ping pong and croquet courts, etc., in addition to the recre-
ational area at the Field Club, and they were instructed to make a further
survey of available sites and report the same to the City Council.
A letter from Messrs. Allegrini and Luke, stating their desire to abandon
the premises at No. 178 East Andreas 'Road, wherein they have been engaged
in conducting a billiard and pool hall business under the firm name of
Palm Springs Billiard Parlor, and to occupy the premises at No. 185 East
Andreas Road, and conduct a similar business at said address last mentioned#
was presented and read, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Pershing, "Resolution No. 812 of the City Council, resolving that
said business of conducting and maintaining a billiard and pool hall at No.
185 East Andreas Road, being a similar enterprise or business of the same
class enumerated in subsection (2) of Subdivision (a) of Section 12 of
Ordinance No. 75 of the City of Palm. Springs as being permitted in District
C-2 as defined in said ordinance, is in the opinion of the City Council,
not more obnoxious or detrimental to the welfare of the particular com-
munity wherein said address of No. 185 East Andreas Road is situated than
the enterprises or businesses in said subsection enumerated, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilman Cliffton
Councilman Pershing and Mayor Boyd
Noes: Councilman Shannon
Councilman Sorum
Present and
not voting: Councilman Plymire
Absent: Councilman Murray
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A discussion then arose concerning the unsafe condition of the premises at
said No. 178 East Andreas Road. The Building Inspector stated that he had
examined the structure at said premises and that in his opinion the building
was a fire hazard and unsafe for occupancy by a crowd of people, and that
any business which would attract more than a few people at a time should not
be permitted therein. He was instructed to confer with the City Attorney
for advice concerning the advisability of condemning said building and
premises for use whereby the general public is admitted.
A ropy of the minutes of a meeting of the Zoning Board of the City Planning
Commission, reporting that said Board upon the application of Mr. John R.
Sturgeon had ordered that the request of said applicant for sideline variance
affecting the property described in said application, to-wit, Lot 8, Winter-
haven Pdanor No. 2, be granted with the construction complying with City and
State building codes, was presented and read.
A letter from Mr. LeRoy Dixon, Field Director for U.S.O. campaigns in South-
ern California, requesting that a U.S.O. drive be staged in Palm Sprin„s
during the fall months and offering assistance therefor, was presented, but
no action was had thereon except to refer the same to the City Manager with
the suggestion that such a drive would not be desirable or successful-
Councilman Sorum presented a letter from Pierson-De Lane, Inc. addressed to
the Chief of Police assuring him that the radio system purchased for the
Police Department would be delivered and installed by October 1, 1941-
The Chief of Police presented a detailed report of the activities of the
Police Department for the month of August, 1941.
The City Council was requested to ,investigate and consider definite ar-
rangements for transporting City prisoners from the City jail to , the County
jail at Riverside, including the employment of a matron for accompanying
female prisoners,.
It was ,reported by Councilman Shannon that the Board of Supervisors of River-
side County had ,included in the tax budget of the County for the fiscal year
'1941-42 a proposed expenditure of approximately $167,000.00 to purchase a
site in the vicinity of iiverside City to be donated to a private concern
for a machine shop for repairing airplanes used by the United States in
defense work, which would result in an increase of the tax rate of twenty
cents a hundred dollars of valuation of all taxable property in the County,
amounting to nearly &15,000.00 of taxes against property in the City of
Palm Springs for which owners of property in the City would receive no direct
benefit whatever. Individually the members of the City Council expressed
their concern and, opposition to such a proposal, but no formal action was
had thereon by the Council as an official body. The Mayor suggested that
the matter be referred to, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce as the rep-
resentative of the business men and property owners of the community.
Mr. John R. Chaffey, president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce,
being present, a discussion was had with him concerning the future use of
the present airport located on the north east quarter of Section 14, it
being stated that"the proposed new airport of Section 18 probably would
not be completed before the end of the ensuing winter season, and that
some arrangement should be made for accomodating airships at the present
airport in the intervening time, and that the Chamber of Commerce should
communicate with the City Planning Commission relative to the uses which
may be permitted in that area after the new airport is completed and placed
in use.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Sorum,
the meeting was adjourned.
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Minutes of Regular
Meeting of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the regular
meeting for the month of October, 1941,, at the Council Chambers, known as
No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, October 1, 1941,
at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the said day being the first Wednesday of the said
month of October.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Invocation by Councilmen Frank V. Shannon
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Harry Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Manager and Acting
City Clerk John D. Lange
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
The minutes of the meeting of the City Council held September 17, 1941, were
approved.
The City Treasurer's report for the month of September, 1941, was presented,
examined, and ordered filed with the City Clerk. The following claims were
presented, examined, audited, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, secon-
ded by Councilman Sorum, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn
upon the City Treasurer, by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes
of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon and Serum and Mayor Boyd.
Bills payable October 1, 1941:
From General Fund; John D. Lange 350.00
Guy Pinney 50.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
Chas. J. Burket 175.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Lowell Taylor 60.00
Ann Currie 43.30
Kay Simons 23.31
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
Nathan Basson 60.00
Robt. Frohn 45.00
Gerald J. Shill 25.00
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 132.00
Joseph Sandeffer 120.00
From`General Fund; Chas. J. Burket _- 50.00
Lyle J. Sanard 250.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 175.00
LeRoy Hall 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
William Lux 150.00
Ralph Trout 150.00
Raymond Wilson 150.00
Orest Johnson 150.00
Frank Smith 150.00
Arm. Lee Smith 150.00
William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
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From General Fund: C. V. Knupp 3.00
Harold Smith 3.00
Robert Haynes 3.00
Robert Frohn 3.00
Earl Neel 3.00
Earl Hough 3.00
Henry Faure 3.00
Leo Wilks 3.00
G. K. Sanborn 3.00
Bruno Leonesio 3.00
Kenneth Guild 3.00
Ted Griffith 3.00
William Nash 3.00
Eddie Maher 3.00
From Waste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 165.00
Maida Hernden 110.00
David Miller 132.00
Victor Campbell 132.00
Frank Britton 121.00
David Carothers 60.50
Carl McNealy 30.00
David Jones 3.00
From General Fund: Ralph Nesmith 3.00
Herbert J. Carpenter 300.00
Louis & Frances Gautiello $220.84
From Waste Disposal Fund: it, it it 20.813_ 241.67
From General Fund: Bank of America 174.83
" It 222.48
W. L. Parkhurst 16.00
County of Riverside 200.00
General Petroleum Corp. 10.66
From Waste Disposal Fund: it " " 28.04
Plaza Garage 53.43
From General Fund: " " 104.221 157.70
Valvoline Oil Co. 4.56
Associated Motors 3.32
Amado Cafe $2.31
From Liquor License Fund: "' " 2.11 4.42
From General Fund: The Texas Co. 5.51
Harold I. Smith 3.50
C. G. Lykken 29.8S
California Electric Power Co. 71.89
California Water & Telephone Co. 61.35
Palm Springs Builders Supply $$6.46
From Street Fund: " " " It 48.85 55.3.1
Richfield Oil Corporation 3.60
Henry Lotz 35.00
From In Lieu Tax. Funds J. E. Bauer Co. 8.76
From Street Fund: J. D. Adams Co. 14.38
From General Fund: Desert Sun 25.34
The Todd Sales Co. 69.53
C. V. Knupp 1.50
A. Carlisle & Co. 40.99
Stockwell & Binney $88.46
From Waste Disposal Fund: " it 30.33 118.79
Florian G. Boyd 10.00
Mrs. Claire M. Winter 1.50
From General Fund: Richard Chandler 18.00
From Gas Tax Fund - Street Fund 90.61 -
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilmen Cliffton, Reso-
lution No. 813 of the City Council transferring the sum of � 400.00 from the
General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon and Sorun
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Pershing.
Committee Reports:
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Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman:
The City Manager stated that he had considered the proposal to obtain auto-
mobile collision, fire, and theft insurance covering the automotive equip-
ment operated by the City, and had studied the bids received from insurance
companies for issuing policies for such insurance. He recommended that such
insurance be carried only upon those vehicles held under lease contracts re-
quiring the same; and in respect to the vehicles under contracts with the
Bank of America, he stated that the Bank, is willing to waive such insurance,
provided the City agrees to hold the Bank harmless in event of loss. Such
an arrangement had not been made with Mack International Truck Corporation,
lessor of the Mack 1,000 gallon pumping engine used by the Fire Department.
The City ISenager therefore requested the consideration of a resolution to
hold the Bank harmless in the event of loss by such hazards, in lieu of in-
surance. After some discussion, upon motion by Councilman Cliffton, seconded
by Councilman Plymire and unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the mat-
ter be referred to the Finance Committee, for investigation, report and rec-
ommendation.
A letter from Frank T. Read, stating that on October 2, 1940, he paid a
business license for a woodyard on Sunny Dunes Road in Palm Springs, at which
time under Section P, Subdivision 123, Ordinance No. 11, the license tax for
such business was $24.00; that on October 9, 1940, Ordinance No. 85 was in-
troduced and passed on October 30, 1940, reducing said license tax to $12.00.
Mr. Read requested a refund of $p12.00 to compensate for the reduction of the
tax after the payment by him of the larger amount. Upon advice of the City
Attorney that such refund would not be legal, no action was had upon said
request.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution
No. 814 of the City Council, terminating the bond of Guy Pinney, City Clerk,
resigned, as of September 20, 1941, and fixing the amount of bond for John
D. Lange,Acting City Clerk,at the sum of $1,000.00, was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, and Sorum,
and Mayor B oyd.
Xoes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray, and Pershing
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution
No. 815 of the City Council, to lease:
"The ground floor storerooms approximately 35 by
40 feet in size, being the ground floor of the
building situated on the Northerly 35 feet of the
Southerly 70 feet of the "West half of Lot 1, block
24, of Palm Springs, as per map recorded in Book
96, page- 432 of Maps, records of San Diego County,
California. Said premises also are known as Nos. 480-
462 North Palm Canyon Drive,"
for a period of two ,years, beginning October 15, 1941, for a rental of
4v2,400.00 payable $200.00 upon the execution of lease, and twenty-two monthly
installments of �100.00 each beginning November 15, 1941, and ending August
15, 1943, from the General Fund was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, and Sorum,
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray, and Pershing
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee - Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution
No. 816 of the City Council, to pay Lowell Taylor, Superintendent of Recre-
ation, the sum of 00.00 a month for reimbursement for use of his automobile
in City business, beginning October 1, 1941, and continuing until further
order of the City Council, such sums to be paid monthly from the General Fund,
was adopted by the following vote:
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Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, and Sorum,
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes. None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray, and Pershing.
The monthly report of the Superintendent of Recreation for the month of Sep-
tember,1941, was presented and filed, and the Mayor complimented the Super-
intendent upon the work being done under his supervision.
Public Safety. Committee, - Councilman Scrum, Chairman
Notifications of applications to the State Board of Equalization for liquor
licenses were presented as follows: '
Marcus G. Caro dba Marcus Cafe, 370 No. Palm Canyon Drive, On Sale Beer.
H. L. Monhollen dba Plaza Pharmacy, 124 So. Palm Canyon Dr., Off sale Beer
and Wine.
H. L. Monhollen dba Plaza Pharmacy, 124 So. Palm Canyon Dr. Off sale Dis-
tilled Spirits.
C. King Charney dba The Lone Palm 1276 No. Indian Ave. On sale Distilled Spirits .
Homer J. King dba King's Drug Store, 246 No. Palm Canyon, Off sale Distilled
Spirits.
Homer J. King dba King's Drug Store, 246 No. Palm Canyon, Off sale Beer& Wine.
Cataldo Sabatella dba Village Steek House, 319 No. Palm Canyon Dr. On sale
Distilled Spirits.
Chas. N. Bosworth dba El Paseo Market, No. Palm Canyon Dr. Off' sale Beer & Wine.
No objections to the granting of any of said licenses being made, no protest
was ordered.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, and unan-
imously adopted the City Attorney was instructed to draw an ordinance estab-
lishing no parking zones from 8:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M. on the west side of
Palm Canyon Drive from Chino Drive to Yiest Alejo Drive; also prohibiting U-
Turns at the intersection of Palm Canyon Drive and Andreas Road, for sub-
mission to the City Council at its next meeting.
Upon motion of Councilmen Plymire, seconded by Councilman Scrum, Resolution
817 of the City Council to delete the name of Norman H. Harstad from Reso-
lution No. 573 of the City Council, adopted at a meeting thereof held Janu-
ary 2, 1941, and authorize the Chief of Police to supervise the construction
of the radio equipment mentioned in said Resolution 573, was adopted by unan-
imous vote.
The application of Palm Springs Company of California State Guard for a per-
mit to conduct a public dance at 'Rogers Ranch within the City, without pay-
ment of filing fee or license tax, was presented. The Chief of Police re-
ported favorably upon the applicant, and the Public Safety Committee reported
that the issuing of said permit would not be contrary to the public peace:,
safety, health, morals or general welfare and recommended the granting of
said permit. The applicant being a non-profit organization formed for public
service and community benefit upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded
by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 818 of the City Council granting said
permit and waiving filing fee and license tax, was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, end Sorum
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Pershing.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Reso-
lution No. 819 of the City Council, to hire storage space in "Denhams Garage,
354 North Palm Canyon Drive, for storing and servicing the Ci'f;y Ambulance,
at the rate of $12.00 a month, payable from the General Fund, beginning
October 1st, 1941, land continuing until further order of the City Council,
such servicing to consist of cleaning ambulance and equipment , including
laundering of sheets and bedding, and checking tires, and battery, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes-- Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, and Sorum
and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray, and Pershing
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The City Attorney was instructed to investigate the liability of the City
for answering calls for ambulance service originating outside the City limits,
and the City Manager was instructed to ascertain the customary charges and
gratuities made or received for ambulance service for persons financially
able to pay same.
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee - Councilman Murray, Chairman
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, the City
Manager was instructed to file an application to the Zoning Board of the
City Planning Commission on behalf of the City, for a special permit to erect
and maintain a public clinic on one of four sites, to-wit, on Belard\o Road
in _Lot 5, Block 23 Palm Springs, the Gray_ property, and the Gautiello prop-
erty on Indian Ave, and the old Manse property at the north-west corner of
Baristo Road and Indian Ave., and specifying waiver of filing fee was adopted
by unanimous vote.
A letter from the Peace Officers association requesting attendance of the
Chief of Police at the Annual Convention in Santa Rosa, October 9th, loth,
and llth, 1941, was ordered filed, the Chief stating that he would be un-
able to attend; also a similar request for attendance of Mayor and Council-
men at conference of International City Managers Association, Hollywood,
Florida, Nov. 23rd to 27th; and the Annual Convention of League of Calif-
ornia Cities, Sacramento, California, October 13th, 14th, 15th, 16, and
17th., 1941.
Mr. Earl Strebe on behalf of Mr. C. E. Bunker, owner of property at 178 East
Andreas Road inquired whether it would be permitted to continue to use the
property for a pool and billiard hall before making the repairs and alter-
ations necessary to conform to the safety requirements of the City Building
Code, to preserve the non-conforming status of the property for such use.
He was informed that the City Planning Commission was making a study to deter-
mine the feasibility of rezoning said property by establishing a District
or Zone C-2(a) to permit such use of said property without maintaining a non-
conforming status. The Building Inspector filed a report upon said property
listing alterations necessary to make the property conform to the require-
ments of the Building Code, and he and the City Attorney were instructed to
take such action as may be proper and report the same to the City Council.
Mr. Frank Schubert appeared before the Council, seeking a franchise to op-
erate the new airport for commercial end private planes for the full term
of the City's lease. He offered to erect hangars, machine shops, adminis-
tration building, depot and other structures at an approximate cost of
100 000.00 in return for the exclusive privilege to sell gasoline, make
repairs, instruct private students, and similar concessions. His proposal
was taken under advisement for future consideration.
Complaints have been made of the prevalence of tumble weed on vacant prop-
erty within the City and the City Attorney was instructed to advise the City
Council of the best method of requiring owners of property to eradicate the
weeds; and the City Manager was directed to request owners by letter to co-
operate in removing the weeds from their properties.
The term of Mr. George B. Roberson as a member of the City Planning Com-
mission having expired, the Mayor announced that because of Mr. Roberson's
interest in and knowledge of the work of the Planning Commission he had ap-
pointed him to succeed himself for an additional term, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 820 of
the City Council approving and confirming said appointment was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon and Sorum,
and. hayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Pershing
The monthly report of the City Manager covering the activities of the vari-
ous City Departments was presented and filed.
Mr. A. J. Cole requested an early consideration of the request of Armstrong
Dairy for permission to use his property on North Palm Canyon Drive for dis-
pensing dairy products at retail and he was informed that the request would
be considered at the next meeting of the City Council which is contemplated
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-to be held October 9 , 1941, at 7:30 -oIclock P. H. , and iipon motion of Coun-
cilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, and unanimously adopted
that the said request be referred to a special committee of the City Council
to be appointed by the Mayor, for investigation report and recommendation
at said meeting. Thereupon the Mayor appointed Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire,
and Sorum, members of said committee.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire
the meeting adjourned to October 9, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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Minutes of Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of ,Palm Springs
The City Council- of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at
the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon, Drive, in said
City, on Thursday, October 9, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. ➢A., pursuant to ad-
journment of regular meeting held October 1, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Salayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilmen H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman F. V. Shannon
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Manager and Acting
City Clerk John D. Lange
Absent: Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
The following ,demands, were presented, examined, audited, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved and or-
dered paid by warrants upon the City Treasurer by unanimous wrote, to-wit,
the affirmative votes of, Counci_lmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon and Mayor,
Boyd:
From General Fund: Whitewater Mutual Water Co. J 7.00
Palm Springs Water Cc. 219.55
Arne Curry 6.70
Iestern Union 1.26
The Limelight 13.63
Palm Springs Pipe h Supply Co. 40.94
From Iilaste Disposal Fund: Palm Springs Pipe 8: Supply 46.61
From General Fund- Palm Springs Printing Co. 52.69
J. Harold 1Vilson 6.84
Harold. I. Smith 10.30
From Street Fund: Harold I. Smith 7.50
Gilmore Oil Co. 54.86
Thos. Gage 22'.50
Eugene Sullivan 37.50
From General Fund: Southern California Telephone Co. 15.25
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee: Councilman Shannon, Chairman
A letter received from, Roy W. Colegate as Acting Secretary of the City Plan-
nin, ^ommission, concerning the request of the Irmstrong Certified Dairy to
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use the premises at 1551 North Palm Canyon Drive for a retail food store
and as a location from which to make special deliveries of food products
during the day without any heavy loads of merchandise delivered from said
premises and without any early morning use thereof was read giving the de-
cision of the City Planning Commission upon recommendation of its land Use
Committee, that the proposed use is within the same classification and com-
parable to retail sale of food products and, therefore, the use of the prem-
ises in question in the manner requested is not more obnoxious or detrimental
to the welfare of the particular community than enterprises enumerated in
Section 11 of Ordinance 75 of the City of Palm Springs.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Reso-
lution No. 821 of the City Council, resolving that said business of conduct-
ing a- retail food store of the type described above is no more obnoxious or
detrimental to the welfare of the particular community than the uses specif-
ically mentioned by Ordinance No. 75 of the City of Palm Springs as being
proper in the C-1 District wherein the premises are situated, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent; Councilmen Pershing, Murray, and Sorum.
!Iith the unanimous approval of the Finance Committee, it was moved that the
fire, theft, and comprehensive vehicle insurance be carried on all municipal
vehicles as heretofore and that there not be passed the resolution presented
by the City Manager at the meeting of the City Council held October 1, 1941,
with reference to the acceptance by the City of responsibility for damage
resulting from fire, theft or collision, and in lieu of a waiver by the Bank
of .America for the requirements of such insurance on vehicles covered by
purchase contracts held by said Bank. The motion received the unanimous ap-
proval of the Council.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum Chairman
Notifications of applications to the State, Board of Equalization for liquor
licenses were presented as follows:
The Desert Inn, Inc. (Coffee Shop), Distilled Spirits Quarterly-Seasonal
The Desert Inn, Inc. (Additional Bar), Distilled Spirits Quarterly
Palm Springs Holding Corp'n dba El Mirador Hotel, Distilled Spirits
Palm Springs Holding Corp'n dba E1 Yirador Hotel (Additional Bar), Dis-
_- -_ - -tilled Spirits .
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Racquet Club, 2143 Indian Avenue, Distilled Spirits Quarterly-Seasonal
Rogers Stables, Inc. dba Rogers Inc., On sale Distilled Spirits-Seasonal
Rogers Stables, Inc. dba Rogers Inc., On sale Distilled Spirits (Additional
Bar) Seasonal
There being no objections, no protests were ordered.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Reso-
lution No. 822 of the City Council authorizing, until further order of the
Council, the City Judge, to employ, with the approval of the City Manager,
a bailiff and jury custodian of the City Court on a per diem basis at the
rate of 624;/ per hour to be paid from the General Fund, whenever in the opin-
ion of- said City Judge such employment is necessary, was unanimously adopted.
1 Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plianire and unan-
imously adopted, the request of Morris Richardson, principal of the Palm
Springs High School, to permit a High School parade over the public streets
on Friday, October 10, 1941, at 12:45 P. M., which was accompanied by the
favorable recommendation of the Chief of Police, was granted.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
the meeting was adjourned to October 13, 1941, at 5:00 P. M.
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Minutes of Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at
the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City, on Monday, October 13, 1941, at 5:00 ovclock P. M., pursuant to ad-
journment of adjourned regular meeting held October 9, 1941.
Poll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Ray M. Sorum
City Manager and Acting
City Clerk John D. Lange
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate --
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Councilman
Shannon was appointed Mayor pro tempore during the absence of Pilayor Boyd,
whereupon Councilman Shannon took the Chair.
Committee reports:
Finance Committee: Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council-
man Shannon, and unanimously adopted, the Clerk was ordered to file, the pub-
lishers' affidavit of publication of the- City of Palm Springs Summary of' Fin-
ancial Transactions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1941.
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, who made a tabulation of the
bids for fire, theft and comprehensive vehicle insurance, and upon motion of
Councilmen Shannon; seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 823 of
the City Council, accepting the bid of the General Casualty and Insurance Co.
of Seattle, local agent Alvin 1eingarten, in the amount of $5.51.45 annual.
premium on fleet insurance, was adopted by unanimous vote. Other bidders
were; American Automobile Insurance Co. of St. Louis, local agent, Alvin
Weingarten, annual premium $687.39, and Pacific Indemnity Co., of Los Angeles,
local agent Kocher-Samson, annual premium y$761.82
Indian Lends and Health and Sanitation Committee, Councilman Murray, Chairman
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate outlined the major provisions of the proposed
lease with the United States Army Air Corps Ferrying Command for use of a
portion of the new airport on Section 13. These provisions include: exclus-
ive use of the southerly 800 feet of Section 18 for a ccntonment area and
parking apron; annual rental of $1200.00; life of lease to be ten years or
12 months beyond the formal_ establishment of the end of the National Emer-
gency; use of present airport on Section 14 as auxiliary or emergency land-
ing field; right to control operation as required and the use of the bal-
ance of new airport and improvements; restricting use of balance of airport
to commercial and private aircraft equipped with and controlled by two-way
radio; maintenance of common facilities responsibility of city; zoning by
City, within authoritative limits, of area. surrounding airport; and reserv-
ing certain rights-of-way across 'leased properties.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton,, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolu-
tion No. 824 of the City Council, authorizing and directing the Mayor and
City Clerk on behalf of the City of Palm Springs to execute and deliver to
the United States Government a lease covering the exclusive use of a tract
of land, containing about 75 acres, situated in the southerly 800 feet of
Section 18, T4S, P,5E, S.B.B.&M. , City of Palm Springs and the granting of
certain rights to the Government in regard to the remainder of Section 18
described above was adopted by unanimous vote.
General Committee: Councilman Cliffton, Chairman
City Manager Lange, requested that consideration be given by the Council to
possible Public Works Projects such as; construction of a new city hall or
other public buildings that may be undertaken through Federal financing and
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construction when the present national emergency has ended. An inventory
of proposed projects of this type is to be made in the near future by the
Public Works Reserve of the Federal Works Agency.
Thereupon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, the
meeting was adjourned to October 15, 1941, at 6:00 o'clock P. M.
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Minutes of Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at
the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, , in said
City, on'Vt,(ednesday, October 15, 1941, at 6:00 o'clock P. M., pursuant to ad-
journment of adjourned reSular meeting held October 13, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum-
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy I.Y. Colegate
Acting City Clerk and
City Manager John D. Lange
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Committee Reports:
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation, Councilman Murray, Chairman
Roy W. Colegate, City Attorney, reported that there were no further develop-
ments on the lease with the United States Army Air Corps covering use of a
portion of the Airport facilities.
Councilman Cliffton commended the City Attorney on the excellent manner in
which he handled the leasing arrangements of the Airport.
Mayor Boyd outlined the discussion that took place at the meeting on Indian
affairs held at the Desert Inn on October 14th. The more recent develop-
ments in jurisdictional cases were described and the objections to certain
provisions of the new Indian Land Sale Bill, S. 1863 introduced in the Senate
were outlined. The group at the meeting decided to have drafted a resolu-
tion to be submitted to the City Council for consideration. The proposed
resolution would include the objections to the undesirable provisions and
also recommended revisions. If adopted, the resolution will be forwarded
to the proper officials in Washington, D. C.
With the recommendation of the City Manager, and upon motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 825 of the City
Council confirming the appointment of Lilla C. West as Bookkeeper in the
Waste Disposal Department at a beginning salary of $100.00 per month as of
October 27, 1941, to replace Maida Harnden who is resigning as of November
1, 1941, and continuing until further order of the City Council, was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Shannon and Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Plymire.
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Public Safety Committee, Councilman Serum, Chairman
The application of the Desert Inn for a permit to conduct' dinuer dances at
the Desert Inn within the City once a week from November lst,, to April 25
inclusive was presented. The Chief of Police reported favorably upon the
applicant, and the Public Safety Committee recommended the granting of said
permit. Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 826 of the City Council granting a dance permit to the Dessert
Inn was unanimously adopted.
The City Manager brought before the City Council an informal request submit-
ted by John de Jarnatte for approval to obtain a liquor license for La Puente
located on the Northeast corner of Palm Canyon Drive end Ocatillo Avenue.
The City Attorney indicated that in its present location, To. Fuente is op-
erating as a non-conformer in an !1-4 Zone and the service of liquor is not
permitted in that Zone. No further action was necessary.
The City Manager indicated that some misunderstanding had arisen with ref-
erence to the installation of the two-way radio at the Police Department.
The Pierson-De Lane Company representative asked the City to install the
pole for the radio antenna, claiming this to be a responsibility of the City.
However, a check with the City officers familiar with the contract showed
that this was not the case. The matter was referred to the City Attorney
to determine the status of the City under the circumstances.
Public Vtlorks Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman
Mayor Boyd referred to a letter from Col. Edwin C. Kelton, United States
District Ehgineer, inviting him to attend a meeting of the United States
Engineering officials and interested local officials on the flood control
program for Coachella Valley and surrounding areas to be held. October 21,
1941, in the District Engineer's Office, Los Ingeles. Inasmuch as the S:?ayor
would not be available for this meeting, he suggested that the City Yanager
attend the meeting in his stead. Hearing no comments to the contrary, the
Mayor directed the City Manager to attend as representative of the City..
Mayor Boyd notified the City Council of his contemplated absence from the
City until November 12, 1941, and indicated that it would be necessary to
select one of the Councilmen as Player pro tempore. Thereupon upon motion
of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, and unanimously
adopted, Councilmen Serum was designated as Acting Mayor in the absence of
Mayor Boyd.
Thereupon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
the meeting was adjourned to October 22, 1941, at '7:30 o' clock P. M.
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P;minutes of Approved
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of 'Palm Springs, California, held a meeting; at
the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City, on Wednesday, October 22, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to ad-
journment of adjourned regular meeting held October 15, 1941 at 6:00 o'clock
P. M.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Raymond P.I. Serum, Dsyor Pro
tempore, who presided.
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Roll Call: Present: Councilman Ray M. Sorum, Mayor Pro tempore
City Manager, and Acting
City Clerk John D. Lange
Absent: Mayor Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilmen Robert D. Murray
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
There being no quorum present, Mayor pro tempore Raymond M. Sorum, by public
announcement, adjourned the meeting to October 29, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock
P. M.
ing City Clerk
There being no member of the City Council present on October 29, 1941, at
7:30 P. M., o'clock, the meeting adjourned from the meeting of October 22,
1941, was not held.
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Minutes of Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the regular
meeting for the month of November, 1941, at the Council Chambers, known as
No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, November 5,
1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. Mp, the said day being the first Wednesday, of the
said month of November.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Sorum, Mayor pro tempore.
Roll Calls Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Ray M. Sorum, Mayor pro tempore
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Clerk and
City Manager John D. Lange
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
Councilman Sarum, being slightly indisposed begged to be excused from the
duties of presiding as Mayor pro tempore, and orally resigned as such.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Clif£ton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
and unanimously adopted, Councilman Pershing was designated Mayor pro tempore,
and ,presided throughout the remainder of the meeting.
The minutes of the meetings of the City Council held October 1st, 9th, 13th,
and ,15th, 1941, were approved.
The 'City Manager then presented a claim for moneys expended from the General
Fund of the City chargeable to the Liquor License Fund, in the amount of
$8,676.80, approved by the Chairman of the Finance Committee, and upon motion
of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 827
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of the City Council, allowing said claim and ordering the transfer of said
sum of $8,676.80 from the Liquor License Fund to the General Fund in pay-
ment thereof was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Pershing
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray, and Mayor Boyd
Likewise a claim for moneys expended from the General Fund and chargeable to
the In Lieu Tax Fund in the amount of $2,566.76 approved by the Chairman of
the Finance Committee was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 828 of the City Council, al-
owing said claim and ordering the transfer of said sum of $2,566.76 from the
In Lieu Tax .Fund to the General Fund in payment thereof was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: , Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Persh-
ing.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray and Mayor Boyd
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by 'Councilman Plymire, Reso-
lution No. 829 of the City Council, transferring the sum of $550.00 from
the General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum, and
Pershing
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman. Murray, and Mayor Boyd
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of October 1941, was presented,
and was examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
The following demands were presented, audited, and upon motion of Council-
man Shannon, seconded by Councilmen Cliffton, were approved and ordered paid
by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer by unanimous vote, to-wit, the
affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Pershing.
From the General Fund: John D. Lange $350.00
Guy Pinney 150.00
C. J. Burket 175.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
John Sprsgue, Jr. 75.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Lowell Taylor 60.00
Nathan H. Beason 60.00
Robert Frohn 45.00
Gerald J. Shill 25.00
Kay L. Simons 100,00
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardella 132.00
Joseph Sandeffer 120.00
Henry Lotz 100.00
From General Fund: C. J. Burket 50.00
Lowell Taylor 20.00
William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
Lyle J. Sanard 250.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 175.00
Le Roy Hall 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
William Lux 150.00
Ralph Troutt 150.00
Raymond Wilson 150.00
Orest Johnson 150.00
Frank Smith 150.00
Wm. Lee Smith 150.00
Elmer Taunton 150.00
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From Waste Disposal Fund; Carl McNealy $165.00
Merida Harnden 122.69
Lilla West 19.23
Victor Campbell 137.00
David Miller 137.00
Frank Britton 126.00
David S. Carothers 126.00
Carl McNealy 30.00
From Street Fund: E. V. Sullivan 32.50
From General Fund: C. L. Templeton 7.63
William Davidson 6.30
Maybellle D. Traylor 2.00
Norma J. Oliver 2.00
Perl 11. Swart 2.00
Hazel J. James 2.00
Violet H. Knupp 2.00
Ida M. Hotchkiss 2.00
Ruby Hoppe 2.00
Rom Mae Fors 2.00
Frank M. Miller 2.00
Madge M. Rocks 2.00
Esther Weingarten 2.00
Ramona D. Gibbs 2.00
California Water & Telephone Co. 52.30 _
California Electric Power Co. 66.79
Southern California Gas Co. 9.25
Desert Sun 9.27
Stockwell & Binney $54.01
From Waste Disposal Fund: " to 9.53 63.54
C. G. Lykken $17.39
From General Fund: It
it To 2.19 19.58
Plaza Garage $14.32
From Waste Disposal Fund: to of 3.76 18.08
Shell Oil Co. 2.75
General Petroleum Corp. 40.85
From General Fund: Bank of America 395.95
C. R. Stibbens, Co. Tax Collector 29.37
State Compensation Insurance Fund 335.04
Kocher-Samson 117.20
w 129.40
Alvin Weingarten 551.94
Kenneth Sampson 221.56
Riverside County Health Dept. 67.00
James E. Cooper 8.76
Don Gray 2.52
Bailey Stationery Co. 4.33
Kenneth DuBose 1.85
Potter Hardware Co. 18.23
Palm Springs Drug Co. 1.55
From Street Fund: Palm Springs Pipe & Supply Co. 1.14
Gilmore Oil Co. 64.25
E. L. Yeager 51.35
State Blind Shop 37.50
From General Fund: Riverside Blueprint Shop 8.49
Manuel the Tailor 2.65
Marcus Cafe 4.22
Eastman Kodiak Co. 11.84
L. A. Stamp & Stationery Co. 35.02
Tidewater Associated Oil Co. .50
General Petroleum Corp. 92.39
Denham's Automotive Service 29.55
Bill Marvin 11.43
The Texas Co. 10.80
Union Oil Co. 11.23
Desert Electric Co. 2.17
John D. Lange, Acting City Clerk $14.38
From Waste Disposal Fund: to " to " „ to .16 14.54
Louis & Frances Gautiello $20.83
From General Fund: to to It 79.17 100.00
John D. Lange, Acting City C1er $4.50
From Waste Disposal Fund: to to to It To it 4.75 9.25
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A request by Councilman Robert D. Murray, that the City Council consent to
his absence for an additional period of sixty days was presented, and the
Council having considered said request upon motion of Councilmen Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 830 of the City Council grant-
ing such leave was unanimously adopted.
The City Manager read a proclamation by Acting Mayor Sorum, designating the
week of October 27th, 1941, as Navy Week, which was ordered filed with the
Clerk.
Committee reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee: Councilman Plymire, Chairman
The resignation of 'Clarence H. Simpson as a member of the Board of Library
Trustees of the City was presented and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 831 of the City Council ac-
cepting said resignation was unanimously adopted.
Thereupon the appointment by the Mayor Pro Tempore of James C. Geggie to
be a member of the said Board of Library Trustees, in the place and stead
of Mr. Simpson was presented and upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded
by ,Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 832 of the City Council consenting to
the said appointment of Mr. James C. Geggie to I membership of the said Board
of Library Trustees, in the place and stead of and for the unexpired term
of Mr. Clarence H. Simpson, resigned, was unanimously adopted ,
The City Manager called the attention of the Council to the fact that the
provisions of Resolution N. 717 of the City Council adopted at a meeting
thereof held June 18, 1941, did not provide for the payment of the salary
of Mr. Lowell Taylor, Superintendent of Recreation in the manner required.
by the School Code of California, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, sec-
onded by Councilman Shannon Resolution No. 833 of the City Council, providing
that the salary of the Superintendent of Recreation be paid by the City of
Palm Springs from the General Fund in monthly installments of $60.00 begin-
ning October 1st of each year, and ending July Mst, of each ,year, and in
monthly installments of $150.00 beginning August 1st of each year and end-
ing October 1st of each year, all exclusive of allowanceof the use of the
Superintendents automobile in performance of official duties, the differ-
ence between the amounts paid by the City and the total agreed gross salary
of said Superintendent to be paid directly by the Desert Elementary School
District and the Palm Springs Union High School District, in equal portions,
was adopted by the following vote to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum, and
Pershing
Noes; None
Absent: Councilman Murray, and Mayor Boyd
Finance Committee: Councilmen Shannon, Chairman
There was no report from the Finance Committee.
General Committee, , Councilman Cliffton, Chairman
Action upon a suggestion that school children or residents of the City be
offered a prize for an acceptable design for a City Seal was deferred in-
definitely.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, Chairman of the Finance Committee, sec-
onded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 834 of the City Council to a.-
mend the proposed lease by the City of the premises at No. 460 - 462 North
Palm Canyon Drive, authorized by Resolution No. 815 of the City Council
adopted at a- meeting thereof held October 1, 1941, to provide that after-
the expiration of the two year term of said lease beginning October 15,
1941, same may be extended for three separate one year periods at a rental
of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars (61,5OO.00) for each of said periods,
was adopted by the following, vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and
Pershing
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray and Mayor Boyd
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Councilman Shannon thereupon introduced an ordinance entitled, "An ordin-
ance of the City of Palm Springs appropriating the sum of One Thousand Dol-
lars ($1,000.00) for use in Promotion, Advertising and Publicity for said
City during the Current Fiscal Year.", which ordinance was read in full, and
was filed with the Clerk for further action of the Council.
Indian Lands, and Health and Sanitation Committee: - Councilman Murray, Chair-
man.
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A proposal to have the City instead of the Chamber of Commerce enter into `; c
an agreement for the use of the airport on Section 14, was ordered to be
referred to the Chamber of Commerce with the statement that the City Council
prefers that the Chamber of Commerce become the licensee.
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, and upon motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, and unanimously adopted, the City
Attorney was instructed to draft an amendment to the health ordinance to
require barbers, beauty operators, and persons conducting similar occupations
to submit to health examinations and obtain permits from the City Health
Officer.
Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution
No. 835 of the City Council recommending amendments to Bill No. S. 1863 now
pending before the Congress of the United States entitled, "A bill providing
for the disposal of lands within the Palm Springs or Ague. Caliente Indian
Reservation in California, and for other purposes.", was unanimously adopted.
A communication from the Acting Secretary, of the Zoning Board of the City
Planning Commission, accompanied by a copy of the minutes of a meeting of
said Board held October 22nd, 1941, wherefrom it appeared that said Board
had considered and acted upon the application by the City of Palm Springs
for permission to erect and use a public health clinic at four alternate
locations within the City, and setting forth the action of the Board thereon,
was read and ordered filed.
Thereupon the Chairman referred the matter of the selection of a site for
said clinic and the preparation of plans and specifications of a suitable
building for said clinic to the General Committee.
Public Safety Committee: Councilman Serum, Chairman
Notifications of alcoholic beverage license applications to the State Board
of Eouali.zation, accompanied by favorable reports by the Chief of Police,
were presented as follows:
! ilberta A. Lipps dba Hotel Del Tahquitz, On sale distilled spirits,
seasonal renewal.
Ch.rystal T. Wooster & Carrie S. Wooster dba Casitas Del Monte Hotel,
renewal.
Fred J. Ayoob, 178 Andreas Road, On sale beer, and
Austin G. Me Manus, dba Palm Springs Tennis Club, On sale distilled
spirits, seasonal renewal..
There being no objections to said applications no protest was ordered.
The application of Rogers Inc., for a permit to conduct on unstated number
of public dances at Rogers Ranch within the City, was presented with a fav-
orable report from the Chief of Police, and upon recommendation of the Public
Safety Committee, and the motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman
Cliffton, Resolution No. 836 of the City Council, granting said permit, was
adopted by the following vote to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Serum and Pershing
Noest None
Absent: Councilman Murray and Mayor Boyd
The application of L. J. Anderson for a permit to conduct public dances in
the Palm Springs Bowl Roller Rink, during the season of 1941-1942, not ex-
ceeding 3 times per week, was presented with a favorable report from the
Chief of Police, and upon recommendation of the Public Safety Committee,
and the motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution
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No. 837 of the City Council, granting said permit, was adopted by the following
vote to-wit:
Ayes; Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Pershing
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray and Mayor Boyd.
The application of E1 Sdirador Hotel for a permit to conduct public dancers in
the E1 Mirador Hotel Dining Room, and Cocktail Lounge, Saturday nights only,
commencing November 8, 1941, to Denember 15, 1941 thereafter nightly until
April 10, 1942, was presented with a favorable report from the Chief of :Police,
and upon recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, and the motion of
Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 838 of
the City Council, granting said permit, was adopted by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Serum, and .Per-
shing:
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray and Mayor Boyd
The application of Palm Springs Lions Club for a permit to conduct a dance
for its members, friends, and guests atthe E1 Mirador Hotel on November 14,
194-1, and a request that application fee and license tax be waived because
the net proceeds of said dance are to be used for charitable purposes, were
presented, and the Chief of Police being present and favorably reporting
thereon, upon the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, and the
motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, ;Resolution [do.
839 of the City Council, granting said permit and waiving said fee and tax
war adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes; Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Shannon, Serum and Pershing
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray and Mayor Boyd
Councilman Cliffton was then excused and withdrew from the meeting.
Councilman Serum introduced an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City
of Palm Springs adding Section 16 and Amending Section 34 of Ordinance No.
36 of said City, Regulating Traffic upon the Public Streets, Adopted Novem-
ber 9th, 1938.", which ordinance was read in full and filed with the Clerk
for further action by the City Council.
An invitation to the members of the City Council to attend the Hemet Utility
Turkey Show on November 6-7-8-9, 1941, was read and filed.
A communication from Roy W. Colegate, Acting Secretary, City Planning Com-
mission, reporting the status of, limitation of number of service stations
on Palm Canyon Drive was read and filed.
The report by the City Manager for the month of October 1941, was filed.
Mr. Maurice P. Me Cann on behalf of the Lions Club addressed the Council urg-
ing a continuance and extension of the recreational work being done under
the supervision of Mr. Taylor the Superintendent of Recreation.
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution
No. 840 of the City Council, appointing Councilman Serum Mayor Pro Tempers,
during the remainder of the absence of Mayor Boyd, Councilman Pershing having
stated his inability to act, was adopted by the following vote, to-wits'
Ayes: 'Councilmen Plymire, Shannon and Pershing
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray, and Cliffton, and Mayor Boyd.
Councilman Serum, not voting.
Councilman Serum moved that the meeting adjourn to Friday November 14, 1941,
at 7!30 o'clock P. M., but after waiting for a second and no second being
made the Chairman, for that reason declared the motion lost.
Thereupon Councilman Pershing having vacated the Chair, and it having been
assumed by Councilman Serum, as Mayor Pro Tempore, upon motion of Council-
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Titan Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, and unanimously adopted the
meeting adjourned. to November 19, 1941 at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
Act i City Clerk
Minutes of Adjourned
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at
the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City, on Wednesday, November 19, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to
adjournment of adjourned regular meeting held November 5, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Philip L. Boyd, who presided.
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Robert D. Murray,
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Ray P.Z. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Manager ca Acting
City Clerk John D. Lange
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
The following demands were presented, examined, audited, and upon motion of
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, were approved and or-
dered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, by unanimous vote, to-
wit; the affirmative votes of Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,
Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fund: Palm Springs Water Co. $207.75
Southern Calif. Gas Co. 31.34
State Compensation Ins. Fund 137.64
E. E. Hoppe 10.15
Richard Chandler 16.00
Kocher-Samson 5.00
From Va'aste Disposal Fund: Desert Sun $15.15
From General Fund: " " 19.06 34.21
From Waste 'Disposal Fund: Western Blue Print 1.20
General Petroleum Corp. 38-.79
Otto Hoffman 9.00
From Street Fund American Bitumuls Co. 9.32
P. S. Builders Supply Co. 4.70
From General Fund: Stanley J. Davies 112.50
So. Calif. Telephone Co. 15.40
Richfield Oil Co. 83.64
General Petroleum Corp. 14.61
Bancroft Whitney Co. 4.64
Eastman Kodak Stores Inc. 7.03
Pacific Fire Extinguisher 13.91
Union Oil Co. 10.30
From Library Bldg. Fund Jay Denier 30.32
P. S. Builders Supply 290.05
A letter from Councilman Robert D. Murray, confirming the telegraphic re-
quest for an extension of leave of absence for an additional sixty (60) days
which was granted at the regular meeting of the City Council held November
5, 1941, was presented and filed.
Councilman Cliffton arrived and participated in the proceedings.
Committee Reports:
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Boards and Commissions Relations Committee: Councilman Plymire Chairman
The resignation of Clarence H. Simpson as a member of the Planning Commission
of the City of Palm Springs was presented and upon recommendation of IlIeyor
Boyd and motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Res-
olution No. 841 of the City Council accepting said resignation was unan-
imously adopted.
A report in the form of a letter addressed to City Manager Lange, from Roy
7. Colegate, Acting Secretary of the City Planning Commission was read and
included the following:
(1) The recommendation of the Planning Commission to accept the
necessary deeds, and ,rants for the opening of Vista de Chino
in its portion lying immediately West of North Palm Canyon
Drive, and also to improve said street in accordance with an
accompanying plat which contemplates the creation of an"island",
of planting in the approximate center of the street to shield
the existing stand pipes in the irrigation water line which
has a right of way through this property until such time as
proper means of disposing of same is possible.
(2,) The recommendation of the Commission to lay out McCallum Park-
way with an eight .foot sidewalk at both north, and South sides,
13� and a twenty-four foot parkway, and bridle path along the center
thereof, with thirty foot roadways on either side of the parkway.
(3) The approval by the Zonin, Board of the application of Judge
Leon R. and Helen N. Yankwich to replace. the present screen
porch Yrith a. glass enclosure, and adding a small entrance shelter
on the premises known as Lot 48, Vista Santa Rosa Tract, being
also known as 524 South Calle Encilia. Present structure is in
a non-conforming status by virtue of set-back.
With reference to Section (1) of the above report of Acting Secretary of City
Planning Commission, Mayor Boyd described the accompanying plat in greater
detail and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
Resolution No. 842 of the City Council directing and authcrizln,; the Street
Superintendent to grade and improve Vista de Chino in its portion lying' im-
mediately 'Jest of North Palm Canyon Drive and directing and authorizing the
Acting City Clerk to accept the necessary deeds, and grants for said street,
was adopted by the following vote to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,
Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: None
With reference to Section (2) of the above report of the Acting Secretary
of the Planning Commission concerning the recommendation for the layout of
t31� YacCallum ParY_way, and upon motion of Councilmen Pershing, seconded by Council-
man Cliffton, Resolution No. 843 of the City Council instructing and author-
izing the Street, Superintendent to improve McCallum Parkway in accordance
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, was unanimously adopted.
No action was taken by the City Council on the application of Leon R. and
Helen V�. Yankwich for Zoning variance which was approved by the Zoning Hoard,
and reported as outlined in Section (3) above.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman
The title of an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs,
Appropriating the Sum of One Thousand Dollars (01,000.00) for Use in Promotion,
Advertising, and Publicity for Said City During the Current Fiscal Year.", was
read, whereupon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton,
the. further reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-vri.t,
the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shan-
non, and Serum, and Mayor Boyd. Said Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 105 of
of the City of Palm Springs, having been introduced, and read in full at 'a
meeting of the City Council held November 5, 1941, upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, was passed by the following vote,
to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, T�Iurray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,
and Serum, and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: None
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City Manager Lange indicated the need for the provision of surety bonds for
the City Manager, and the Collection Clerk of the Waste Disposal Department,
each of which were recommended in the amount of $1,000.00 and for the in-
crease of the surety bond of the City Clerk from $1,000.00 to $2,500.00.
Councilman Shannon thereupon introduced an ordinance
entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Fixing the Amount of the
Official Bonds of the City Clerk, Collection Clerk of the Waste Disposal
Department and the City Manager; also Repealing Ordinances No. 4 and 37','
which ordinance was read in full and was filed with the City Clerk for fur-
ther action of the Council.- "
General Committee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman:
There was no report from the General Committee.
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee: Councilman Murray, Chairman
City Manager Lange brought up the question of an amendment to the health
ordinance reeuiring barber, beauty operators, and persons conducting similar
occupations to submit to health examinations and to obtain permits from City
Health Officer. Councilman Cliffton thereupon introduced an Ordinance en-
titled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amending Section 18 of
Ordinance No. 29, being the Palm Springs Sanitary, Health, and Food Code",
which ordinance was read in full, and ordered filed with the City Clerk for
further action of the City Council thereon.
City Manager Lange reported that in a recent conversation with Major Higgins
of the District Engineers Office, he was informed that the District Engineer
would be ready to issue the specifications for the new airport on or about
November 22nd, and will at that time advertise for bids. The closing date �` r
of acceptance of bids will be within 15 or 20 days thereafter. The instal
lotion of the airport beam will be on a separate electrical contract to be
let at a later date, but to be completed at the same time as the rest of the
airport.
Mayor Boyd told about the proposedcourtesy aeroplane rides tobe given to
prominent citizens of Palm Springs on Sunday morning, November 23rd by the
Western Airlines which company is negotiating for the provision of regular
charter service into Palm Springs.
Public Safety Committees Councilman Serum, Chairman
Notifications of alcoholic beverage license applications to the State Board
of Equalization, accompanied by favorable reports of the Chief of Police,
by Thelma Wertheimer doing business as the Colonial House, 572 No. Indian
Avenue for renewal of Off Sale Distilled Spirits, and by Manchester, Inc.,
398 No. Palm Canyon Drive for renewal of Distilled Spirits, were presented.
There being no objections to said applications, no protest was ordered.
The application of Harry V. Varous doing business as the Martinique, formerly
Bil -All a, for a permit to conduct nightly public dances at the Martinique,
133 State Highway within the City was presented with a favorable report from
the Chief of Police and upon recommendation of the Public Safety Committee,
and the motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Res-
olution No. 844 of the City Council, granting said permit, was adopted by
the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,
and Serum and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: None
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Serum, and unan-
imously adopted, the request of Lyle Sanard to permit a parade over the
public streets as a rally for and to advertise the benefit foot ball game
for the local State Guard on November 20, 1941, at 1Os30 A. M., and to
permit the use of a public address system in connection therewith was granted.
An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Adding Sec-
tion 16 and Amending Section 34 of Ordinance No. 36 of said City, Regulating
Traffic Upon the Public Streets, adopted November 9th, 1938", introduced
at a meeting of the City Council held November 5, 1941, was read in full,
and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorim, said
Ordinance being Ordinance No. 106 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed
by the following vote, to-wit:
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Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershing, Shannon, and Sorum mad
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: Councilman Plymire.
l.bsent: None.
It being the mutual desire of both parties to terminate the contract of the
City of Palm Springs, with Pierson-DeLane, Inc., whereby there was to be
furnished to the City a two-way police radio including transmitter, receiver,
and antenna and to place the parties in status quo, upon motion of Council-
man Pershing, seconded by Councilman Clifton, Resolution No. 845 of the
City Council authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf
of the City to execute with said Pierson-DeLene, Inc., a mutual cancellation
agreement and waiver and release of the other from further responsibility,
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and
Sorum, and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Public Works Committee: Councilman Pershing, Chairman
There was no report of the Public Works Committee.
The following letter from Thos. A. O'Donnell regarding the Public Health
Clinic was read and ordered filed with the City Clerk:
"November 19th, 1941
City Council of the
City of Palm Springs,
Palm Springs, California.
Gentlemen:
Owing to the unfortunate and unexpected opposition that has devel-
oped toward the proposed establishment of a Public Health Clinic
here in Palm Springs, I have been forced to make the decision that
it is best for me to withdraw my offer to furnish the funds for the
purchasing of a lot and the erecting of a suitable building.
I deeply regret that any ill-considered action on my part has caused
dissention in the City Council or the Palm Springs 'Woman°s Club
and I feel that any further continuance of this project, at this
time, might cause wider differences to grow that would, in time,
hamper or destroy the effectiveness of the splendid work that, up
to now, has marked the efforts of these two organizations.
I wish to extend my apologies to Mayor Boyd, the City Council, the
Planning Board and the very earnest young women who have spent nearly
a year working on this 'project, for my failure to fulfill. my promises
to them.
May I take this opportunity 'to assure the City Council that I, at
all times, have the best interests of Palm Springs closely at heart
and will never, willingly, do anything that may interfere with her
continued growth and prosperity.
Respectfully yours,
(signed) Thos. A. O'Donnell."
Councilmen Cliffton as Chairman of the General Committee recommended that;
the matter of the Public Health Center be held in abeyance.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, and unan-
imously adopted, it was moved that the City Council send a letter to Thos.
A. O'Donnell expressing regret that the matter of the Public Health Center
developed to a stage of controversy causing him to decide upon the with-
drawal of his offer to furnish funds therefor.
Armand Turonnet addressed the City Council with a request to consider the
rezoning of the Merito Vista Tract on Palm Canyon Drive to a, depth of 120
feet from R-2 its present classification, to C-2. The lawsuit involving
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the deed restriction on the property in question has been terminated in
favor of Mr. Turonnet who favored non-application of the deed restriction.
Mr. Turonnet indicated that the original sub-divider of the tract would not
appeal the case but that other effected property owners may appeal. Reasons
stated by Mr. Turonnet for change of zoning are:
(1) Assessor values the property as business property,
(2) A planning Commissioner of Pasadena as an authority, designated
the property as business property only, and
(3) The ruling of the Superior Court of Riverside that the deed re-
strictions are no loxger applicable.
Mr. Turonnet was advised to prepare a written request and submit it in the
formal manner to the Planning Commission and to consult with the City
Manager as to the procedure to be followed.
Thereupon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing
and unanimously adopted the meeting was adjourned.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the regular
meeting at the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon
Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, December 3, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.,
the said day being the first Wednesday of the said month of December.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilmen Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L.. Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
Acting City Clerk and
City Manager John D. Lange
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Upon 'motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution
No. 846 of the City Cluncil transferring the sum of $400.00 from the General
Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote, to-wit-
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Shannon.
The report of the City Treasurer for the month of November, 1941, was presented
and was examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk.
The following demands were presented, audited, and upon motion of Councilman
Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved and ordered paid by wer-
rants drawn upon the City Treasurer by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative
votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fund: John D. Lange $350.00
Guy Pinney 150.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.00
C. J. Burket 175.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Lowell Taylor 60.00
Nathan H. Aesson 60.00
Robt. Frohn 45.00
Kay L. Simons 100.00
Winifred C. Chapman 130.00
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From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn $200.00
Phil Gardella 132.00
Joseph Sandeffer 120.00
Henry Lotz 100.00
From GenerelFund Lyle J. Sanard 250.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 175.00
LeRoy Hall 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
William Lux 150.00
Ralph Troutt 150.00
Raymond Wilson 150.00
Crest Johnson 150.00
Frank Smith 150.00
Wm. Lee Smith 132.70
Elmer Taunton 150.00
William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
From Waste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 165.00
Lille. West 100.00
Victor Campbell 144.50
David Miller 144.50
Frank Britton 144.50
David S. Carothers 133.50
Ralph Newman 133.50
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: Lowell Taylor 20.00
C. J. Burket 50.00
Louis &'Frances Gautiello $79.17
From Waste Disposal Fund: It it it " 20.83 100.00
From General Fund: County of Riverside 67.00
Bank of America 394.05
.Palm Springs Printing 26.32
John D. Lange $16.00
From Waste Disposal Fund: it it " 16.00 32.00
From Gas Tax Fund: Street Fund 89.10
From General Fund: California Electric Power Co. 62.54
From Waste Disposal Fund: Gilmore Oil Co. 13.92
C. G. Lykken $13.34
From General Fund: " It
" 16.66 30.00
From Street Fund: Harold I. Smith 4.75
Gilmore Oil Co. 48.04
J. D. Adams Co. 22.99
Palm Springs Builders Supply Co.4.48
From Gas Tax Fund: ' "' " " ' " " 6.87
From General Fund: It
" It " It 5_92 16.27
Simpson's 9.36
Plaza Garage $14.20
From 'Waste Disposal Fund: " " 49.08 63.28
From General Fund: Marcus Cafe 9.05
DeVine's Market � 1.00,
From Waste Disposal Fund: It It 7_00 8.00
From General Fund: Mott's Cycle & Supply Co. 1.05
Desert Electric Co. 40.93
Denham's Automotive Service 14.34:
Richfield Oil Co. 38.79,
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
The City Council was advised by the City Manager that the date of the regular
meeting of the City Planning Commission was changed from the first Wednesday
of the month to the first Tuesday to permit sufficient time between the City
Council and the Planning Commission meetings to bring before the City Council
any appropriate action. The Planning Commission requested the employment; of
a part time stenographer to take and transcribe the minutes of the Planning
Commission and the Zoning Board. Thereupon a motion of Councilman Cliffton,
seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No.. 847 of the City Council author-
izing the employment of a part time stenographer for the City Planning Com-
mission and Zoning Board for a period of two months at a salary rate of seventy-
five cents(75¢) per hour, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Clifton, Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None. '
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Shannon.
The resignation of Horace F. Pendery as a member of the Library Board was
presented and upon motion of Councilman Clifton, seconded by Councilman Sorum,
Resolution No. 848 of the C C -accepting said resignation was unani
mously adopted. ity Council
Thereupon upon the recommendation of Mayor Boyd and upon motion of Councilman
Sorum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 849 of the City Council
approving the appointment of Miss Jean Armstrong to fill the unexpired term of
Mr. Horace F. Pendery as member of the Palm Springs Library Board was unani-
mously adopted.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman:
The ordinance introduced at the meeting of the City Council of November 19,
1941, with reference to surety bonds of the City Officers did not include the
bonding of the City Treasurer, whose surety bond was approved by Resolution
No. 811 of the City Council adopted September 17, 1941 and requires approval
by ordinance. Thereupon an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of
Palm Springs Fixing the Amount of the Official Bonds of the City Clerk, City
Treasurer, City Manager, and Collection Clerk of the Waste Disposal Department;
also repealing Ordinances Nos. 4 and 37.", was introduced by Councilman Sorum,
whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Clerk for
further action of the City Council.
City Manager Lange brought up the request by the Gas Tax Reallocation Committee
of the Southern Counties Advancement Association for funds to finance circu-
lation of petition to include on the State ballot at the next general election
the matter of reallocation of that portion of the State Gasoline Tax receipts
administered by the State on the basis of car registrations in the State. This
allocation, if approved will give the Southern counties a greater share of road
improvement. The matter was referred to the City Manager for further investi-
gation and report.
General Committee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman:
City Manager Lange recommended the appointment of Robert W. Peterson to the
position of City Clerk at the rate of $190.00 per month beginning December 1,
1941. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Reso-
lution No. 850 of the City Council approving said appointment was adopted ,by
the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Shannon.
In view of the selection of a regular City Clerk and upon motion of Councilman
Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 851 of the City Council
accepting the resignation of John D. Lange as Acting City Clerk effective as
of December 1, 1941 was unanimously adopted by the following vote, to-wits
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Shannon.
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation, Councilman Murray, Chairmans City
Inager Lange recommended the appointment of Ralph Newman as helper for the
Waste Disposal Department at salary of $121.00 per month end the promotion of
Frank Britton from helper to Driver for the Waste Disposal Department from
$121.00 to $132.00 per month. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by
Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 852 of the City Council approving said
appointment and promotion was adopted by the following vote, to-wits
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Sorum and Pershing and Mayor Boyd.
Noses _None. _
Absent: Councilmen Murray, Plymire and Shannon.
The ordinance amending the Sanitary Code introduced at the meeting of November
19, 1941 did not include all the occupations similes to barbers, masseuses and
hairdressers and upon recommendation of the City Manager there was included
beauticians, cosmetologists, manicurists, pedicurists, electrolysis experts,
steam or hot water bath operators, or apprentices or assistants of any of the
above and also the change of the two dollar ($2.00) fee to a more reasonable
fee as a charge for the examination of any of the applicants by the Health
Officer. Thereupon Councilman Cliffton reintroduced an ordinance entitled "An
Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amending Section 18 of Ordinance No. 29,
being the Palm Springs Sanitary, Health and Food Code.", which ordinance was
read in full and ordered filed-with the City Clerk for further action by the
City Council thereon.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: ,
Notification of alcoholic beverage license applications to the State Board of
Equalization, accompanied by ,favorable reports of the Chief of Police, by Harry
V.' Varous, formerly Bill-A1's, 133 State Highway 111, for on sale beer and
wine and on sale distilled spirits license was presented. There being no ob-
jection, no protest was ordered.
The resignation of Police Officer Wm. Lee Smith was presented and upon motion
of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 853 of
the City Council accepting,said resignation was unanimously adopted.
Public Works Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman:
Councilman Sorum suggested that the parking of automobiles at the southwest
corner of Indian Avenue and Amado Road was hazardous to traffic turning at
said corner.
Councilmen Plymire arrived and participated in the proceedings.
Thereupon upon a motion made by Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman _
Cliffton, Resolution No. 854 of the City Council appropriating sufficient funds
'and ordering the installation of a wooden curb ten inches high and extending
twenty-two feet from said corner southward on Indian Avenue, was adopted by
the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray and Shannon.
City Manager Lange reported the need for installation of a culvert on South
Palm Canyon Drive near Casitas del Monte to relieve the drainage situation,
whereupon a motion was made by Councilmen Pershing, seconded by Councilmen
Sorum, that the City Manager secure plans as soon as possible from the City
Engineer outlining the complete installation of said culvert ,and submit the
plans to the City Council, which motion was unanimously adopted.
An announcement was made by the City Manager of a dinner sponsored by the
Roads to Romance Association to be held on Friday, December 5, 1941, 6:00
o'clock P. M., at the Desert Inn.
City Attorney Colegate mentioned an option for lease or sale of the Field
Club but said option was not submitted to the City Council.
Mayor Boyd stated that the date had been postponed on bids for the airport
and that cause of postponement was merely to revise plans and that bids would
soon be reopened.
Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton and unani-
mously adopted, a certain day fixed by the City Manager shall be set aside
when the children of Palm Springs will take over Civic duties and officiate
in the operation of, the City.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum
and unanimously adopted the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M. on
Friday, December 5, 1941.
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City Clerk
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Minutes of Adjourned
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in
said City, on Friday, December 5, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to
adjournment of Adjourned regular meeting held December 3, 1941.
1 Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Ray M. Sorum
City Attorney Roy A'. Cclegate
City Manager John D. Lange
City Clerk Robert VV. Peterson
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Coun-
cilman Scrum was appointed Mayor pro tenpore during the absence of Mayor
Boyd, whereupon Councilman Sorum took the chair.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman
Councilman Cliffton introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Palm Springs declaring Certain Acts In Restraint of Trade and Busi-
ness to be Unlawful.'.', which ordinance is effective 30 days after passage,
whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed vn th the City Clerk for
further action by the City Council.
Councilman Pershing introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Palm Springs Declaring Certain Acts in Restraint of Trade and Busi-
ness to be Unlawful.", which ordinance is an emergency measure and is ef-
fective immediately after passage. Whereupon said ordinance we.s read in
full and filed with the City Clerk for further action by the City Council.
Councilman Plymire introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Palm Springs Regulating Picketing in the Interest of the Public
Pease, Safety and Order.", which ordinance is effective 30 days after pas-
sage. Whereupon said ordinance was ree.d in full and filed with the City
Clerk for further action by the City Council.
Councilman Pershing introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
City of Palm Springs Regulating Picketing in the Interest of the Public
Peace, Safety and Order.", which ordinance is effective immediately after
passage. Whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the
City Clerk for further action, by the City Council.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman
City Manager Lange recommended the loan of $2,150.00 to the Library Fund
from the General Fund. After due discussion the matter was deferred until
the next meeting of the City Council.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing
and unanimously adopted the meeting was adjourned to December 11, 1941, at
8:30 o'clock A. M• a
City Clerk
Minutes of Adjourned
�• Regular Meeting
of the
city Council
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting
at the Council Chambers, known as number 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in
said City, on Thursday, December 11, 1941, at 8:30 A. M., pursuant to ad-
journment of adjourned regular meeting held December 5, 1941.
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The meeting was called to order, by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Manager John D. Lange
City Clark Robert W. Peterson
Absent: Councilman Robert D. .Murray
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations, Councilman Plymire, Chairmen
The following letter from Mr. Thos. A. O'Donnell regarding the Public Health
Center was read and ordered filed with the City Clerk:
"December 10th,, 1941.
The City Council of Palm Springs,
Palm Springs,Calif.,
Gentlemen, -
I am handing you, herewith, my check made payable to the order of
the City of Palm Springs, for Ten Thousand Dollars, ($10,000.00),
for purchasing the land and erecting upon it a suitable building ,
to be used as a Public Health Clinic and Welfare Center.
The acceptance of these funds by the City of Palm Springs is con-
tingent upon the carrying out of the following conditions:
(a) That the selection of the location and the purchase of property
be mutually agreed upon by the City Council and a Committee from
the Welfare Section of the Palm Springs Woman's Club.
(b) That the type of architecture and the general character of the
building erected shall be determined by the City Council and a;com-„
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mittee from the Welfare Section of the Palm Springs ufoman' s Club.
(c) That the title of the property shall be vested in the City of
Palm Springs.
(d) That upon the completion of the building,- the management and
conduct of the Public Health Clinic and Aelfare Center to be housed
therein, shall, so far as it is legally possible, be turned over
to the Welfare Section of the Palm Springs Woman's Club.
(a) That if at any time it is the opinion of the majority of the
entire City Council that a change of management is desirable, it
shall be their right to effect such a change and themselves assume
the full responsibility ,for the management and continuance of the
Public Health Clinic and Welfare Center. -
Respectfully yours,
Thos. A. O'Donnell"
Upon motion of Councilmen Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso-
lution No. 855 of the City Council accepting said donation subject to the
conditions contained therein and expressing appreciation to Mr. O'Donnell
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum
and Mayor Boyd
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Murray
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairmen:
The title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Declaring Certain Acts in Restraint of Trade and Businessto be Unlawful.",
introduced at a meeting of the City Council held December 5th„ 1941, end
then read in full, was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing,
seconded by Councilman Plymire, the further reading of said ordinance was
waived by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Clif-
fton; Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Scrum and Mayor Boyd. - Thereupon upon motion
of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilmen Shannon, said ordinance, being
Ordinance No. 107 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by the following
vote,to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and
Mayer Boyd.
Noes: None.
I Absent: Councilman Murray.
The title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Declaring Certain Acts in Restraint of Trade and Business to be Unlawful."q
Which ordinance is effective thirty days after passage, introduced at a meet-
ing of the City Council held December 5th, 1941, and then read in full, was
read, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing
and unanimously adopted said ordinance was withdrawn from further consideration.
The title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Regulating Picketing in the Interest of the Public Peace, Safety and Order.",
which ordinance is an urgency measure, introduced at a meeting of the City
Council held December 5th, 1941, and then read in full,was read, whereupon
upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, the fur-
ther reading of said ordinance wa.s waived by unanimous vote, to-wit, the
affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum
and Mayor Boyd. Thereupon upon motion of Councilmen Serum, seconded by Coun-
cilman Cliffton, said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 108 of the City of Palm
Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, -Pershing,- Shannon, -Sorum and
Mayor Boyd,.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray
1 The title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Regulating Picketing in the Interest of the Public Peace, Safety and Order.",
which ordinance is effective thirty days after passage, introduced at a meet-
ing of the City Council held December 5th, 1941, and then read in full, was
read, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing
and unanimously adopted, said ordinance was withdrawn from further consider-
ation.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman
The -title- of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Fixing the Amount of the Official Bonds of the City Clerk, City Treasurer,
City haanager and Collection Clerk of the Waste Disposal Department; also Re-
pea-ling Ordinances Nos. 4 and 37.", introduced at a meeting of the City Coun-
cil held December 3rd, 1941, and then read in full, was read, whereupon upon
motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilmen Pershing, the further
reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-brit: the affirm-
ative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon. Scrum and
Mayor Boyd. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Coun-
cilmen Shannon, said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 109 of the City of Palm
Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Murray
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso-
lution No. 856 of the City Council, transferring the sum of $2,150.00 from
the General Fund to the Library Fund, was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmen Murray
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee, Councilman Murray, Chairman
-- The title of anordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Amending Section 18 of Ordinance No. 29, being the Palm Springs Sanitary,
Health and Food Code.", introduced at a meeting of the City Council held
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December 3rd, '1941, and then read in full, was read; whereupon upon motion
of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, the further reading
of said ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes
of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing;', Shannon, Serum and Idayor :Boyd._
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon,
said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 110 of the City of Palm Springs, was
passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and
Mayor Boyd. -
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray. '
City Manager Lange made a report on the airport situation. It developed
that Palm Springs may hereafter be the western terminal of the American Air
Lines. It is denied thatt a weather observation post be established at the
Palm Springs Airport. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to cut
into ,the regular line from Indio to Los Angeles. Permission to do this
must come from the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington, D. C.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration is contemplating the transfer of its
meteorological equipment to Palm Springs. This observation service and
the transfer of equipment would provide the Palm Springs Airport with first
class facilities. No official change has ocurred regarding the opening of
bids for the port but it is reported that the bids will probably take pleice
within the next few weeks and contracts awarded.
Mayor Boyd outlined a discussion that took place at the current meeting of
the Chamber of Commerce. It was believed that Palm Springs may prove s. haven
for people on the western coast. There was also a possibility that the air-
port might be moved further from town. The chances of a training school
being located here as well as ferrying service were dismissed and althoug#
the latter activity might temporarily disturb the City it should prove to
render an ultimately better port. It was asserted that the policy at the
present time was to keep well informed, await developments and make as few
changes as possible. In the meantime an advantage was suggested in the com-
mercial and possible governmental consumption of gasoline.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Serum, Chairman '
Following a statement by Councilman Shannon that he had met with the River-
side County Civilian Defense Council on Tuesday morning, December 9th, 1941,
and in view of the distance of the City of Palm Springs from Riverside,
he recommended the establishment of a Local Defense Council under the ap-
proval of the State Council, whereupon after due discussion, Councilman
Plymire introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm
Springs Creating a Local Defense Council and Prescribing its Duties and
Responsibilities.", which ordinance was read in full and was .filed with,
the City Clerk for further action of the City Council.
A suggestion was made by Mayor Boyd to Chief of Police Sanard,i who was pres-
ent in the Chambers, that he endeavor to obtain permission to withdraw the
City of Palm Springs from general State Defense instructions, by reason
of our being so sheltered and possibly not finding such rigid precautions
necessary, and requested Chief Sanard to make this request and advise of
his findings.
Councilman Pershing brought up the subject of blackouts and suggested the
necessity of reasonable instructions and warning signals to the people of
the City; whereupon, after due discussion, upon motion of Councilman Persh-
ing, seconded by Councilmen Cliffton, that s- temporary committee composed
of Councilman Serum, City Manager Lange and Chief of Police Sanard be ap-
pointed to act in conjunction with the City Council in coordinating all
defense activities until an emergency ordinance for that purpose should
become effective, was adopted by the, following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,, Serum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray
Thereupon upon motion_ of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Clif-
fton, Resolution No. 857 of the City Council authorizing the -temporary
Defense Committee to incur any expense necessary to carry out their work
effectively, was adopted by the following §ote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Oorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
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Need of both an AC and a DC radio Receiver or a combination of both, was sug-
gested by Chief of Police Sanard, to keep fully informed as to blackouts and
other pertinent defense information, which suggestions were referred to the
Defense Committee for investigation.
A-suggestion was made by Mayor Boyd that the City Council communicate with
the Velfare Section of the Palm Springs Y4oman' s Club advising them of Mr.
Thos. A. O'Donnell's offer of a public health center and the acceptance by
the City Council; also that the Council invite recommendations as to a pros-
pective site for the Center, or meet with the Welfare Section in joint ses-
sion. In a general discussion, Councilman Cliffton suggested the VVIlson
I Property on Indien Avenue as a location for the Health Center. Mr. Griffes,
who was present in the Chambers; spoke of the necessity of informing people
near the ''Nilson property before any action is to be taken and was advised by
Mayor Boyd that regardless of what site was chosen public hearings would be
held before a decision could be reached.
A letter from Mayor Boyd approving the reappointment of Mrs. Melba Bennett
and Francis F. Crocker as members of the Board of Trustees of the Welwood
Murray Memorial Library, whose terms have expired, was read and upon motion
of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 858 of
the City Council approving and confirming said re-appointments, was adopted
by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire,
and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to December 17, 1941, at 7:30
o'clock P. M.
City Clerk
1 Minutes of Adjourned
JRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at
the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City, on Wednesday, December 17, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to
adjournment of the adjourned regular meeting held December 11, 1941.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Manager John D. Lange
City Clerk Robert W. Peterson
Absent: Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Robert W. Murray
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
I The following demands were presented, audited and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved and ordered paid by
warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, by unanimous vote, to-wit, the af-
firmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From the General Fund: Palm Springs Water Co. $209.00
Southern California Gas Co. 31.10
Herbert J. Carpenter 300.00
League of California Cities 6.00
Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Conference 25.00
Rufus J. Chapman 75.00
The Chaffey Co., Inc. 18.94
Auto Club of So. California 31.52
Southern California Telephone Co. 20.40
The Texas Company 4,43
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From the General Fund: Mack Intern'1 Motor Truck, Corp. $1210.00
Union Oil Co. 3.55
Desert Sun $30.90
From Waste Disposal Fund: Is it 42.36 73.26
Shell Oil Co. 23.22
L. H. Butcher Co. 17.47
From Gas Tax Funds- E. L. Yeager $27.61
From Street Fund: " " Is 27.81 55.62
'Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held October 22,
November 5, and November 19, 1941, having been distributed among the several
Councilmen, and there being no corrections ,suggested, were approved as the
minutes of said meetings and were ordered .copied in the Minute Book of the
City Council.
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held December 3 and
December 5, 1941, were ordered held for later consideration.
Committee Reports:
Beards and Commissions Relations, Councilman Plymire, Chairman: The City -
midger suggested the advisability of,-additional recreation facilities to
attract people to Palm Springs in view of the present national crisis, where-
upon a general discussion arose in relation to the Field Club and its con-
templated lease.
Councilman Plymire arrived and participated in the proceedings. ,
Councilman Pershing arrived and participated in the proceedings.
City Attorney Colegate spoke regarding the status of the Field Club lease and
suggested the probability that said lease will be submitted to the City Council
at its next meeting.
Thereupon upon recommendation of Mayor Boyd, a Committee consisting of Council-
men Plymire, Chairman, Councilmen Pershing and Sorum, was appointed to set
a date,determine a location and a type of meeting which will include a group
of citizens, to be held to formulate a recommendation to the City Council
regarding use of the Field Club by the City.
With the recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman
Sorum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 859 of the City Council
granting permission that an older high school boy be employed on a trial
basis at the rate of 35¢ per hour to aid the Director of Recreation in, the
supervision of the playgrounds of the City from the present time until the
end of the year was adopted by the following vote, to-wits
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymirs, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray.
The title of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs
Creating a Local Defense Council and Prescribing its Duties and Responsibil-
ities.", introduced at a meeting of the City Council held December 11, 1941,
and then read in full, was read, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded
by Councilman Plymirs, the further reading of said Ordinance was waived by
unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon,Sorum and Mayor Boyd.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 111 of the City of Palm Springs, was I
passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray.
With the recommendation of Mayor 'Boyd, the temporary Local Defense Council
will continue its activities until a permanent Local Defense Council has been
appointed in accordance with Ordinance No. I11.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: Upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 860 of the City Council,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the
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Chamber of Commerce for the payment of moneys for advertising and promotional
purposes, was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None
Absents Councilman Murray.
The City Manager submitted an opinion of the City Attorney relative to the
request by the Gas Tax Reallocation Committee of the Southern Counties Ad-
vancement Association for funds to finance a airoulation of petition to in-
clude this matter on the State ballot at next general election, which opin-
ion stated in substance that it has been directly held by the Courts of this
State that County Boards of Supervisors have no authority to employ persons
to influence the Legislature in the action which in its wisdom it should see
fit to take, whereupon upon the suggestion of Mayor Boyd the City Manager
was -requested to oommunicate with the Gas Tax Reallocation Committee stating
said opinion and recommending that the Chamber of Commerce be contacted as
a possible source of contribution.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: A resolution author-
izing the Fire eparG ent and equipment to go outside the City limits to
aid nearby cities in case of emergency was read. Following a general dis-
cussion and a statment from Mr. William Leonesio, Fire Chief, who was
present in the Chambers, to the effect that he had attended a meeting of
Fire Chiefs in Riverside and had been requested to suggest said resolution
to 'the City Council, the matter was referred to the City Manager for in-
vesttgation and report as to the attitude of the insurance company.
The application of Mrs. Thelma Wertheimer for a permit to conduct a dance at
the Colonial House on December 31. 1941, was presented with a favorable re-
port from the Chief of Police, and upon reco mendation of the Public Safety
Committee, and upon the motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council-
man Pershing, Resolution No. 861 of the City Council granting said permit
was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
-I Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing,, She mon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray.
Communications from the Office of Price Administration in Washington and the
Governor of California relative to the conservation of waste paper were read,
whereupon Mayor Boyd advised the City Council_ that the Waste Disposal trucks
are now collecting scrap paper and aiding in its conservation. Councilman
Sorum suggested a conservation proclamation be issued and a letter be written
to the local organizations and clubs to be read together with the communioa-
tion from the Office of Price Administration.
Again referring to the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, the fol-
lowing letter from Mrs.- Caroline B. Hicks, Chairman, Welfare and Friendly
Aid Section, Palm Springs Woman's- Club, regarding the Public Health Center,
was read and ordered filed with-the City Clerk:
"December 13, 1941.
To the City Council
City of,Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
Gentlemen:
I In accordance with your request in connection with the gift of Mr.
Thomas A. O'Donnell, who has so generously donated the sum of Ten
Thousand Dollars (610,000.00) with which to purchase land and erect
a Public Health Center, we are happy to submit for your consideration
the choice of the Welfare and Friendly Aid Section of the Palm Springs
Woman's Club in regard to a site.
At a special meeting of this Section held on December 11, it was the
unanimous opinion of the members of this group that the South 45 feet
of Lot 20, in Block 28, Palm Springs, was the most desirable in view
of both location and price. This piece of property is 45x145 feet
and can be purchased from the owner, Mr. Myron V. Wilson, for the
sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00). If this lo-
cation meets with your approval, will you please request the per-
mission of the Zoning Board to erect the Public Health Center on this
site.
t
We are ready to consult with your committee regarding arohitecturs-L
plans and other details whenever it is convenient for you.
Allow me to express the thanks, of the entire Section and our,wish to
cooperate in every way possible.
Sincerely yours, -
(signed) Caroline B. Hicks
Mrs. Harold J. Hicks, Chairman
Welfare and Friendly Aid Section
CBH:LL Palm Springs .Woman's Club"
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing and unan-
imously adopted the matter was referred to the Zoning Board with a request
that a special permit be issued as soon as possible to build a health center
at the above mentioned location. _-
Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, and unan-
imously adopted, Councilman Cliffton and Councilman Sorum were appointed as
a committee representing the City Council to meet with the Welfare Section
of the Palm Springs Woman's Club to prepare plans for the oonstruotion of
the Public Health Center._ '
Councilman Sorum introdug�d an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City
of Palm Springs Reletin7ir Raid Precautions.", which ordinance was read in
full and filed with the City Clerk for further-action by the City Council.
Mrs. Priscilla Chaffey, being present in the Chambers, suggested the main
switches be thrown several times to blink the lights of the City as an ad-
dition to the siren or horn signals as blackout warning, which suggestion
was referred to the Defense Council for consideration.
Thereupon the Fire Chief cautioned against utilizing the sirens of the fire
trucks as blackout signals, as taking one truck to either end of the, City
would leave the center of the City without sufficient fire protection.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum I
and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to December 23, 1941, at 7t30
o'clock P. M.
ity Cleric
Minutes of Adjourned
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at
the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive„ in said City
on Tuesday, December 23, 1941, at 7t3O o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjourn-
ment of adjourned regular meeting held December 17, 1941,
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided.
Roll Calls Presents Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Councilman Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney-Roy W. Colegate
City Manager John D. Lange
City Clerk Robert W. Peterson
Absents Councilman Robert D. Murray
Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held December 3rd,
5th, and llth, 1941, having been distributed amongst the several Councilmen,
were approved as the minutes of the meetings and were ordered to be,copied in
the Minute Book of the City Council.
Committee.Reportss
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
e e o an or nano en i n Urdinance of the City of Palm Springs
Relating to Air Raid Precautions.", introduced at a meeting of the City
Council held December 17, 1941, and then read in full, was read, and upon
motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, the further
reading of said Ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirm-
ative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Persh-
ing, said Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 112 of the City of Palm Springs,
was passed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayear Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
1 Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray.
Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: In accordance with Or-
inaace o. 105, a report of the activities and expenditures by the Chamber
of Commerce was read, whereupon a demand in the amount of $1,000.00 was
approved and ordered paid by warrant drawn upon the City Treasurer, upon
motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum and unanimously
adopted, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire,
Pershing, Shannon, Sorum. and Mayor Boyd.
Councilman Shannon informed Mr. John Chaffey, Mr. Culver Nichols and Mr.
Frank Bogert, Chamber of Commerce officials who were present in the Cham-
bers, that the Riverside Radio' Chain in Riverside County, have offered
Palm Springs fifteen minutes of free time on the air on the evening of
Monday, January 5th, 1942, providing a commentator be provided. Mr. Chaffey
agreed to the conditions and accepted the time in the name of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee, Councilman Murray, Chairman:
pon the suggestion of the Cityneger and upon motion of Councilman Shannon,
seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 862 of the City Council re-
newing the agreement between the Palm Springs Sanitary District of Riverside Co.
1 and the City of Palm Springs in substantially the same form as the existing
agreement, was adopted by the following vote, to-wits
(4 Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
\ Mayor Boyd.
Noesr None.
Absent: Councilman Murray.
Public Safety Co�ni ang
ttee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: City Manager Le
read a report from the Board of Fire Underwriters of the Pacific stating
that the participation of Palm Springs in the plan to permit its Fire De-
partment to respond to emergencies outside the City need not be of concern
to fire underwriters if such participation is properly planned and organ-
ized; whereupon after due discussion, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, see-
onded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 868 of the City Council, author-
izing the apparatus, equipment and fire fighting force of the City to be
used within a radius of thirty miles outside the limits of this City in oases
of emergency as determined by the Chief of the Fire Department.
Thereupon Councilman Cliffton requested a decision be made as to whether fire
equipment, in case of emergency, would be sent outside City limits with our
local fire fighting force or be handled by strange firemen at destination,
said decision to be made at the next meeting of the City Council. The City
Attorney made the added suggestion that the Fire Department insurance policies
be checked to make protection certain.
I Mayor Boyd stated appointments had not been made as yet to the local Defense
Council as he was still considering the responsibilities involved and desired
to complete discussions with all the Councilmen before making a decision.
The. Mayor further announced the possibility of his naming tan to twelve men
to the Council and that the subject will be brought up again at the next
City Councilmeeting.
Upon,motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution
No. 864 of the City Council, authorizing the Chief of Police to execute end
fila with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D. c. an ap-
plication for a permit to operate a two-way radio in Police Car No. 2, was
unanimously adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray.
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Again referring to the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee a letter
from Mr. Charles Farrell, Chairman of the Palm Springs Polo Committee, petit-
ioning the City Council for the use of the Polo Field and Grand Stands and
Stables at the Field Club from January 15th to February'28th, 1942, Was read;
whereupon it was suggested a communication be forwarded to The Palm Springs
Polo Committee to the effect that the City Council will be happy to enter
into negotiations with the Committee subject to the execution of the lease
should the Field Club be taken over by the City.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon
and unanimously adopted the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 o'clock P. M.,
Tuesday, December 30, 1941. '
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ity Clerk of Palm Springs, California
Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
of the
City of Palm Springs.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at
the City Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said
City, on Tuesday, December 30, 1941, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to ad-
jour, nt of the adjourned regular meeting held December 23, 1941. `
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd who presided.
Roll Call't Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
Counoilmsm- Raymond M. Sorum
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
City Attorney, Roy W. Colegate
City Manager John D. Lange
City 'Clerk Robert W. Peterson
Absent: Councilman Robert D. Murray
Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Reso-
lution No. 865 of the City Council transferring the sum of $550.00 from the
General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote', to-wits
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorg
and Mayor Boyd.'
Noest None.
Absent: Councilman Murray
The following demands were presented, audited and upon motion of Councilman
Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, were approved and ordered paid by
unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Ply-
mire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd:
From General Fundr John D. Lange $350.00
Guy Pinney 150.00
Roy W. Colegate 115.00
Roy W. Colegate 35.90
C. J. Burket 175.00
John Sprague, Jr. 75.00
J. F. Davidson 10.00
Nathan H. Hasson 60.00 I
Lowell Taylor 60.00
Robt. Frohn 45.00
Kay L.-Simons 100.00
Robert W. Peterson 190.00
Winifred C. 'Chapman 130,00
From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00
Phil Gardells. 132.00
Joseph Sandeffer 120,00
Henry Loti ' 100.00
From General Fund: C. J. Burket 50600
Lowell Taylor 20.00
Ralph Nesmith 3.00
William Leonesio 225.00
Philip Kasper 165.00
Orville Bigham 150.00
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From General Fund CO V. Knupp $ 3.00
Harold Smith 3.00
Bruno Leonesio 3.00
Robert Haynes 3.00
Robert Frohn 3.00
Kenneth Guild 3.00
Ted Griffith 3.00
William Nash 3.00
Henry Faure 3.00
Leo Wilkes 3.00
Earl Hough 3,00
Earl Neel 3.00
Seigel Raymond 3.00
G. X. Sanborn 3.00
Lyle J. Sanard 250.00
Ludwig Braumoeller 175.00
LeRoy Hall 150.00
Jim R. Maynard 150.00
William Lux- 150.00
Ralph Troutt 150.00
Raymond Wilson 150.00
Crest Johnson 160.00
Frank Smith 150.00
Elmer Taunton 150.00
From Waste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 165.00
Lille, West 100.00
Victor Campbell 142.00
David Miller 142.00
Frank Britton 142.00
David S. Carothers 131.00
Ralph Newman 131.00
David Jones 3.00
Carl McNealy 30.00
From General Fund: Kocher - Samson 22.50
California Water and Telephone Co. 185.22
California Electric Power Co. 49.99
American City Magazine 4.00
Dill Lumber Co. 1.44
National Recreation Assn. 8.33
Texas Company 48.76
N. L. Curtis 7.38
From Waste Disposal Fund: B. F. McDonald Co. 13.27
Robert W. Peterson
From General Fund: " of " 10.51 14.64
Simpson's 168.4.5
From Waste Disposal Fund' Standard 011 Co. 9.01
General Petroleum Corporation 32.79
Committee Reports:
Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman:
Councilman Plymire spoke regarding the meeting which was held on December 23,
1941, to determine views of citizens as to usage of the Field Club by the City,
stating that various opinions had been expressed with no opposition to the
lease or purchase; whereupon a resolution together with the Field Club lease
were read, and upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Clif-
fton, said resolution, being Resolution No. 866 of the City Council, author-
izing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the lease as setforth
in this Resolution for the Palm Springs Field Club by the City was adopted by
the following vote, to-wit:.
1 Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: .Councilman Murray.
A letter from Mayor Boyd recommending the appointment of members of the Palm
Springs Defense Council was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, �-
seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 867 of the City Council ap-
proving the appointment of members of the Palm Springs Defense Council was
unanimously adopted.
Again referring to the Field Club situation,jt was suggested that the present
Committee composed of Councilman Plymire, Chairman, Councilmen Pershing and
Sorum report at the next meeting of the City Council on the recommendation of
a Commission for the management of the Field Club. It was suggested by Mayor
Boyd that the City Manager handle the management of the Field Club until said
Commission be named, whereupon the City Manager informed the Council that de-
tails as to the Field Club personnel would be forthcoming at the next Council
meeting.
Indian Lands and Health and Sanitation Committee, Councilman Murray, Chairmant
A communication from Harry R. Sheppard, Representative of the Nineteenth Con-
gressional District, stating that the Indian Lends Sale Bill H. R. 6239 has
been introduced in the House of Representatives in substantially the same form
as that recently introduced in the Senate, was read and it was suggested by the
City Manager that a resolution be formulated regarding previously mentioned
changes and forwarded to Will Rogers, as Chairman of the Indian Affairs Com-
mittee ,of the House of Representatives; John Collier, Commissioner of Indian
Affairs of the Department of Interior; John W. Dady, Superintendent of Mission
Indian Agency; Harry R. Sheppard, Congressional Representative of the Nine-
teenth District; and Ralph Stanfield, Chairman, Riverside County Board of
Supervisors.
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Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing,
Resolution No. 868 of the"City Council wherein is recommended proposed amend-
ments to Bill H. R. 6239 now pending before the House of Representatives of
the United States entitled "A Bill Providing for the Disposal of Lands within
the Palm Springs or Ague Caliente Indian Reservation of California and for
other purposes.", was unanimously adopted. The forwarding of copies of this
resolution to the above named persons was recommended.
Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman- The application of Mr.
C.7Sabatella for a permit to conduct a dance at the Waikiki Cafe, 319 North
Palm Canyon Drive, on December 31, 1941, was presented together with a report
from the Chief of Police which stated that said Cafe is under new management,
that there is no police',record against the applicant and no record of com-
plaints against his place of business this season. In view of the fact that
no public dance has been carried on at said premises heretofore it was the
general belief of the Council that the granting of the requested dance permit
would be contrary to the public peace, health, safety, morals and general I
welfare, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum,
Resolution No. 869 of the City Council denying said application and refusing
to grant such permit was adopted by the following vote, to-wits
Ayest Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent- Councilman Murray.
The application of the Palm Springs Hotel for a permit to conduct a public
dance at the Luau, 267 North Palm Canyon Drive, on December 31, 1941, was
presented together with a favorable report from the Chief of Police and upon
recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, and upon the motion of Council-
man Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 870 of the City
Council granting said permit was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and
Mayor Boyd.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilman Murray.
Notification of alcoholic beverage license applications to ,the State Board of
Equalization were presented as follows:
Fred J. Ayoob dba Pioneer Club, 178 East Andreas Road, Beer and I
Wine Transfer Distilled Spirits.
'hereupon the Chief of Police reported several distrubances at said location
and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso-
lution No, 871 of the City Council that a complaint be made to the State
Board of Equalization in protest ofbeer and wine transfer and of distilled
spirits license applied for by Fred J. Ayoob dba Pioneer Club following a for-
mal report from the 'Chief of Police, was unanimously adopted.
Again referring to the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, an agree-
ment relative to the Health Center being an option to purchase property from
Pearl ,M. McManus for the amount of 64,000.00 and described as .follows:
"A portion of Lot 6 in Block 24 of Palm Springs, as per map recorded
in Book 9, page 432 of Maps, records of San Diego County, California,
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beginning at the Northeast corner of the East half of said Lot 6,
thence Southerly on the East line of said Lot a distance of Forty
feet to the true point of beginning;
Thence Westerly a distance of 145.25 feet parallel with the North
line of said Lot; thence Southerly and parallel with the East line
of said Lot a distance of 50 feet; thence Easterly and parallel
with the North line of said Lot a distance of 145.25 feet to the
Easterly,line of said lot; thence Northerly along the Easterly line
of, same a distance of 50 feet to the true point of beginning.
was read; whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman
Pershing and unanimously adopted, the agreement was referred to the Health
Center Committee, namely, Councilmen Cliffton and Sorum, to meet with the
Welfare Section of the Palm Springs Woman's Club for action and recommendation
to the City Council.
Councilman Shannon raised a question relative to a statement published by the
League of California Cities' to the effect that a lease-purchase plan was being
used in Sacramento to finance various new buildings far City use and might be
applied to the financing of the Field Club. The City Attorney answered in ex-
planation that this plan or something of a similar nature might prove adaptable
in the cane of the Field Club.
The City Manager informed the Council of a Senate Bill pending before the
special session of the California Legislature providing for an appropriation of
$5,000,000 for state aid to local governments for the acquisition of materials
and equipment and that requested information regarding moneys already spent
and estimated needs for Palm Springs had been forwarded to the League of Calif-
ornia Cities, which is compiling a state-wide report of emergency needs of
local governments to aid in the justification of state aid.
A notice of a Sky Line Trail hike to take place on Saturday morning, January
3, 1942, for boys from the Elementary through High School ages and sponsored
by the Recreation Department, was read.
Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton
and unanimously adopted, the meeting was adjourned./',
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ity Clerk of Palm Springs, California
Minutes of Regular Meeting
of the
City Council '
of the
City of Palm Springs
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the regular
meeting for the month of January, 1942, at the Council Chambers, known as
No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive in said City of Palm Springs, on Wednesday,
January 7th, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the said day being the first Wednes-
day of the said month of January.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who, presided.
Invocation by Councilman Murray.
Roll Calls: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton
Councilman Robert D. Murray
Councilman H. Lawson Plymire
I Councilman Frank E. Pershing
Councilman Frank V. Shannon
City Attorney Roy W. Colegate
City Manager John D. Lange
City Clerk Robert W. Peterson
Mayor Philip L. Boyd
Absent: Councilman Raymond M, Sorum
The Treasurer's report for the month of December, 1941, was presented, examined,
and ordered filed with the City Clerk, with the request that information be
presented as to what distribution may be made of the Jenkins Fund in the amount
of $27.00 at the next meeting of the City Council.
Councilman Sorum arrived and participated in proceedings.
The following demands were presented, examined audited, and u on mot on f
Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were approved a ordered