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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/1/1942 - MINUTES 1-3 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 beginnings 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 Iot; 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 case 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 statewide 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. City 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 7s30 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, mho presided. Invocation by Councilman Murray. Roll Callen Presents Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Robert D. Murray Councilman H. Lawson Plymire 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 motion f Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, were apprgvad and ordered 14 paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd: From General Fund: Whitewater Mutual Water Co. $ 6.26 Palm Springs Water Co. 209.05 Robert W.' Peterson, City Clerk 32.50 League of California Cities 115.00 The Chaffey Co., Inc. 89.45 B ank of America 556.15 Gilmore Oil Co. $88.68 From Waste Disposal Fund: to " " 13.74 100.42 ' Plain Garage _ $15.76 From General Fund: '' of it 51.07 20.83 _ From Waste Disposal Fund: Palm Springs Printing Co. 23.27' Ring's Drug Store 8.26 C. G. Lykken $2.32 From General Fund! It It " 5.90 8.22' Walter Worden 2.25 ' Russell M. Gray, M. D. 5.00 Marcus Cafe 10,64 Richfield Oil Co. 20.90' From Street Fund: Gilmore Oil Co. 38.00 Palm Springs Pipe & Supply Co. 2.89' Palm Springs Builders Supply Co. $29.73 From General Fund: "' It It It It 22.30 52.6a Denham's-Automotive Service 18.33' Desert-Sun ' 288.87 John Porter Clark 4.57 Margaret Shill 7.50 Joseph Sandeffer 26.60 Potter Hardware 8.65 ` Committee Reports: Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire Chairman- The following communication from the Welfare Section of the Palm Springs Woman's Club submitting two locations as sites for the proposed -Health Center was read: "Referring to our letter of December 13, 1941, regarding a site for the proposed Public Health Center, we wish to submit one additional site for your consideration. Our first choice is located on North Indian Avenue and is described "A portion of Lot #6, in Block 24 of Palm Springs, beginning at the Northeast corner of the East i of said Lot #6; 'thence South 40 ft., to the point of beginning; thence West 145.25 ft.; thence South 50 ft.; thence East 145.25 ft.; thence North 50 ft. to, the point of beginning." This land can be purchased from the owner, Mrs. Austin G. McManus, for the sum of $4,000.00. Our second choice is the Wilson property, costing $3,500.00, lo- cated on South 'Indian Avenue, and referred to in detail in. our letter of December 1$th. Will you please inform this Section of your final decision and apply for permission of the Zoning 'Board to erect the Health Center on the site selected? Sincerely yours, (Sgd) Caroline B. Hicks Mrs. Harold J. Hicks, Chairman Welfare and Friendly Aid Section Palm Springs.Woman's Club." Whereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, it was ordered that an application be filed with the Zoning Board. for a special permit to erect the Public Health Center at the Location on North Indian Avenue, described as follows: IS A portion of Lot 6 in Block 24 of Palm Springs, as per map reoorded in Book 9, page 432 of Maps, records of San Diego County, California, 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 146,25 feet parallel with the North line of said Lot; thence Southerly an4 parallel with the East line of said Lot a distance of 50 feet; thence Easterly and para- llel 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 unanimously adopted, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Thereupon upon the suggestion of the City Manager, it was determined that the zoning ,variance application on the Wilson property ordered filed at the Council Meeting of December 13, be postponed pending action on the new site. Councilman Plymire, Chairman of the Committee on Field Club management, stated J that the Committee was agreed on the recommendation of a Commission consisting of five members, whereupon a general discussion followed regarding the usage of the Field Club for Polo and the possibility of horse racing. The City Manager stated that fifteen polo ponies are already stabled at the Field Club for polo although, as shown by a letter from the City Manager to Mr. .Charles Farrell which was read, there has been no agreement made for this activity. The City_Manager also presented an estimate of expense involved to maintain the field for Polo, which including personnel and equipment and possible in- cidentals, amounted to $3,400 for a six weeks period. A question arose as to whether the City should handle the upkeep and charge the Polo Club accord- ingly or have the Polo Club do the work and return the field in the same con- dition as when taken over. Relative to the financial setup of the Polo group, it was announced by Mayor Boyd that he had attended a meeting a month ago where it had been stated that the playing of Polo for a six weeks season here would necessitate a fund of $3,000 of which it was requested that $1,500 be raised by Robert Ransom from the local merchants end $1,500 from the Racquet Club through Mr. Farrell; whereupon Mrs. Priscilla Chaffey, being present in the Chambers, mentioned that 'Jr. Ransom has already raised $1,200 toward polo activities. On the suggestion of Mayor Boyd, Mr. Farrell was telephoned and requested to appear before the Council to help clarify the position of the Polo Committee. With the recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Clif- fton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 872 of the City Council, approving the appointment of Murray Hayes as full time maintenance man at the Field Club at $125,00 _per month, was. adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum, and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager recommended the appointment of Eleanor Westring as part time steno-typist for the Field Club operations at 450.00 per month; whereupon after a general discussion as to the advisability of said appointment as a necessity to the operation of the Field Club by the City, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilmen Plymire, Resolution No. 873 of the City Council, ap- proving the temporary appointment of 'Eleanor Westring on a one-half day basis at a salary of $50:00 per month until further action of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: Councilmen Cliffton and Shannon. Absent: None. The City Manager requested the approval of the Council authorizing him to em- ploy temporary labor as needed in the maintenance of the Field Club, but it was decided that the City Manager should incur no obligation relative to the Field Club operation excepting payments of utilities and the employment of Murray Hayes. 16 The City Manager recommended the coatinuance of the employment of a junior Playground supervisor for Saturdayt and Sundays as previously setforth in Res- olution No. 859 of the City Council, whereupon following a general ,discussion, upon motion of Councilman Scrum, seconded by Councilmen Plymire and Pershing, Resolution No. 874 of the City Council approving employment of a junior -play- ground supervisor £or'Saturdays only at the rate of 35� per hour, until further action of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit, Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing,; Sorum and Mayor. Boyd. Noes: Councilman Shannon. Absent: None. I The monthly report of the Recreation Department was reed and commented upon favorably by Mayor Boyd. Mr. Charles Farrell having arrived at the Chambers, the discussion of the pros- pect of Polo at the Field Club was resumed. Mr. Farrell stated that his job was to get players here and that he was not acquainted with the business arange- ments made between the players and the Field Club. A general discussion followed as to the cost of maintenance of the Field and as to what method would prove to be best for both theCity and the Polo group, but no action was taken. Following this discussion several suggestions were made as to the method of management of the Field Club by the City including the suggestion of Mayor Boyd that the Recreation Commission might be utilised for this purpose in view of the fact that it was still in ,effeet 'although inactive through the resig- nation of the previous members of the Commissions whereupon Mayor Boyd ap- pointed a Commission and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Council- man Cliffton, Resolution No. 875 of the City Council approving the appoint- ments of: Irving T. Snyder John R. E. Chaffey Frank Bogert Geo. B. Roberson as members of the Recreation Commission, leaving one vacancy until a fifth mem- ber should be appointed, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: , , Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing;,, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absent. None. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Plymire, end unanimously adopted, it was ordered that the Field Club activities be ad- ministered by the Recreation Commission. A motion made by Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, direct- ing that the City Attorney draw up a new ordinance creating a Recreation Com- mission of three members to direct the activities of the Field Club and other park activities failed of adoption by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes:: Councilmen Cliffton and Shannon. Noes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Absent: None. Indian lands and Health and Sanitation Committee, ,Councilman Murray, Chairman, communication from Harry R. ,Shopper". member of House or Representatives, stating that he would do all possible to accomplish the inclusion of the ,sug- gested amendments to the Bill No. S. 186&, when the hearing of the Indian Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives is held, was read. Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: Notification of alcoholic beverage license application to -the State Board of Equalization accompanied by favorable report by the Chief of Police was presented as follows: H. Lawson Plymire dba Mira Monte, Ramon Road and Indian Ave., On Sale Beer. There being no objection to said application, no protest was ordered. Communications from several insurance underwriters in regard to the operation of fire apparatus going outside the City in cases of emergency, and reporting favorably thereon, were read. Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, and unanimously 17 adopted, it was ordered that the Jury Room of the City Court be available to all necessary use of the Defense Council. An opinion of the City Attorney regarding the contemplated Flood Control Works Program of the United States Engineer's Office at Los Angeles, was read. The opinionstated that the cost of the Chinoand Tahquits Canyons- rights- of-way necessary for the construction and subsequent maintenance and operation, all of which would be ,provided by the- City, are not extreme; the Palm Canyon project, however, would require an estimated $152,800 for rights-of-way as well- as an estimated annual maintenance of $9,110, and that before the City could incur such a large obligation it would be necessary to hold an election and suggested the advisability of bringing the matter before the Counci; whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Murray, and unanimously adopted, the City Manager was instructed to set a date for a public hearing to determine whether the project should be brought to a public vote in April, said hearing to be set at a time when Frederick Cronholm of the United States Engineer's Office at Los Angeles could be present, and to inform the public of said hearing. Again referring to the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee: It was suggested by Mayor Boyd that the new Recreation Commission dieauss with the City Manager the details of the new park administration. The resignation of Mr. Horace F. Pendery as a member of the City Planning Com- mission was presented and upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Coun- cilman Pershing, Resolution No. 876 of the City Council accepting said resig- nation was unanimously adopted. The Council was invited and urged to attend a joint meeting of the City Council with the City Planning Commission, said meeting to be a dinner at the El Mirador on Mo4day, January 14, 1942, the purpose to be a discussion on the newly formulated Master Plan of the City. Mayor Boyd, having recently met with officials of the American Airlines, stated that they might be responsive to the possibility of a suggestion relative to the financing of an administration building for the new airport. He also ad- vised the Council that Western Airlines had bean denied service by the Civil Aeronautics Administration service to Palm Springs at this time due to defense efforts and regulations. Mrs. Priscilla Chaffey made the statement that it was doubtful as to whether John 'R. E. Chaffey would find it possible to act as a member of the Recre- ation Commission due to his other aotivities, whereupon Mayor Boyd suggested that Mr. Chaffey be retained at least t3mporarily as a member of the Commission. Councilman Shannon informed the Council that he had received complaints about merchants sweeping up debris and accumulating it after the street crew had completed their morning cleanup, and the City Manager was instructed to have the Police Department check as to whom the violators might be and have the situation rectified. - Whereupon upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Plymire and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to January 21, 1942, at 7r30 o'clock P. M. pity Ulerk of Palm Springs, California Minutes of Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs. 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 19th, 1942, at 12r0o o'clock Noon, pursuant to call by the Honorable Philip L. Boyd, Mayor, dated January 19, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided. Roll Cell: Presents Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Robert D. Murray Councilman H. Lawson Plymire Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Frank V. Shannon Councilman Raymond M. Sorum 18 , Mayor Philip L. Boyd = City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Manager John D. Lange Pity Clerk Robert W. Peterson The Call by the Mayor was read 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, to be held at 12:00 o''clock Noon, Monday, January 19, 1942, at the Council Chambers, No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, such being the place where the City Council is accustomed end_by ordinance required to hold meetings, to consider the proposed amendments to the lease with the United States Army Air Corps for the use of the facilities at the new Palm Springs Airport located in Section 18, and to take proper and advisable action thereon since the war situation demands the immediate attention to this matter. WITNESS my hand this 19th day of January, 1942. Philip L. Boyd Mayor, City of Palm Springs, California There was then presented the Consents in writing of members of the City Coun- cil filed with the City Clerk prior to the meeting as follows:, CONSENT AND WAIVEROF 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 12:00 o'clock Noon, January 19, 1942, for the purposes and to con- sider 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 19, 1942, service of which notice is hereby acknowledged, and I hereby waive all further notice of such meeting and further waive the requirement of the service of notice three hours before the time of such meeting. Witness my hand, Philip L. Boyd Bacon L. Cliffton F. V. Shannon R. M. Sorum Robt. D. Murray Frank Pershing H. Lawson Plymire r Said Call and Consents having been examined by the members of the Council and being considered sufficient for the purpose thereof, the meeting was unanimously declared convened. The City Attorney outlined the amendments to the lease with the United States Army Corps for the use ofthe facilities for the new Palm Springs Airport located on Section 18. These provisions include exclusive use of 29.3 acres in the south center portion of Section 18 for cantonment and parking apron; annual rental of $$1,200; life of lease to be ten years or twelve months beyond the formal establishment of the end of the National Emergency; use of pre- sent Airport on Section 14 as auxiliary or emergency landing field; the right to control operations as required and the use of the balance of new Airport to commercial and private aircraft equipped with and controlled 19 , by two-way radio; maintenance of common facilities responsibility of City and civil government; zoning by City within authoritative limits of area sur- rounding Airport; and reserving certain rights of way across leased proper- ties.- Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso- lution No. 877 of the City Council, authorizing and directing the Mayor and the 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 29.3 acres situated in the South center portion of Section 18, Township 4 South, Range 5 East, S.B.B.&M., City of Palm Springs and the granting of certain rights to the Government in regard to the remain- 1 der of Section 18 described above, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absents None,. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon and unani- mously adopted, it was moved that the City Planning Commission be advised of the obligation to pass a new ordinance that bas been assumed through the sign- ing of the Airport lease with the United States Government, and that the City Planning Commission consider a change in zoning regulations to conform with the lease. Upon the suggestion of the City Attorney and upon motion of Councilman Persh- ing, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 878 of the City Council, rescinding the former proposed lease with the United States Government con- templated by Resolution No. 824 of the City Council and with-drawing and terminating the authorization and direction to the Mayor and City Clerk therein contained to execute and deliver on behalf of the City to the United States Government the lease referred to therein, was unanimously adopted. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned. City 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 Council Chambers, known as No. 460 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on Wednesday, January 21, 1942, at 7-30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjourn- ment of regular, meeting held January 7, 1942. 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 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 Frank Pershing The following claims were presented, examined, audited and upon motion of Councilman 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, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum. and Mayor Boyd: From Waste Disposal Fund: Louis & Frances Gautiello $20.83 From General Fund: " " " " 79.17 $100.00 So. California Gas Co. 61.46 Southwestern ,Section International Assn. of Electrical Inspectors 2000 Roy W. Colegate 49.20 20 From General Fund: Eleanor Westring ffi 33'.30 Palm Springs Field Club 100.00 L. Wm. Crosby 5.09 County of Riverside 67.00' S. California Telephone Co. 25.90 Howard J. Fulmer 1.03 From Street Funds Palm Springs Pipe & Supply Co. 7.04 McKinney's Desert Forge 9.27 From General Funds Bailey Stationery Co. $61.54 From Waste Disposal 'Fund: IS " It 3.66 65.20 General Petroleum Corporation 52.78 Standard Oil Co. $23.20 From General Fund: ' " it it 5.02 28.22 ' Stockwell & Binney $127.08 From Waste Disposal Fund: It It It 11.33 138.41 Union Oil Co. 13.77 From General Funds It it " 12.02 25.79 Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held 'December 17, 23 and 30, 1942, were ordered held until next meeting for further consider- ation. Committee Reports Boards and Commissions Relations, Councilman Plymire, Chairman: Upon recom- mendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Flymire, Resolution No. 879 of the City Council terminating the employment of Eleanor Westring as part time steno-typist at the Field Club as of January 21, 1942, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wits Ayesr Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon,' Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. - Absent: Councilman Pershing. It being necessary that the City provide electricity service for the Field Club, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Reso- lution No. 880 of the City Council, authorizing the execution of agreement vd th '.the Nevada California Electric Corporation for such service, was adopted by the following vote, to-wits Ayesr Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noesr None. Absentr Councilman Pershing. Upon recommendation of Mayor Boyd, and ,upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 881 of the City Council accept- ing- the resignation of ,Irving T. -Snyder as member of the Recreation Commis- sion, 'was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wits Ayesr Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noesr None. . Absentr Councilman Pershing. There being two vacancies on the Recreation Commission, one vacancy remaining when the Commission was appointed and the other through the resignation of Irving T. Snyder, upon recommendation of Mayor Boyd and upon motion of Coun- cilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 882 of the City Council approving the appointment of Mr. Merrill Crockett and of Mr. C. E. Gordon as members of the Recreation Commission, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-witr , Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd,. ; Noes: None. . Absent_r Councilman Pershing. There having been resignations accepted for two members of the City Planning Commission, upon recommendation of Mayor Boyd, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 883 of the' City Council approving the appointment of Mr. Frank Cutler to succeed Mr. Clarence Simpson, and the appointment of Mr. Herbert Samson to succeed Mr. Horace F. Pendery as members of the City Planning_ Commission, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wits 21 Ayes Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. - Absetn. Councilman Pershing. Upon recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 884 of the City Council accepting the resignation of Robt« Frohn as Janitor for the City effective February 1, 1942, wasedopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Pershing. Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: A communication from the tate Board of Equalization stating that the Council will be notified should it be necessary to hold a hearing relative to the protest made by the Council against the issuance of an on sale distilled spirits license andiransfer of an on sale beer and wine license to Fred J. Ayoob dba Pioneer Club, was read and filed, no action being necessary. Public Works Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: The City Manager read a communicat on from Colonel Edwin C. Kelton, District Engineer of the U. S. Engineer Office, referring to the public hearing which is scheduled to be held at 10:0o A. M., on January 24, 1942, at the Council Chambers and stating that both Mr. E. C. LaRue, Senior Engineer and Mr. J. R. Brennan, Associate Engin- eer, would attend the hearing and be prepared to answer questions concerning flood control in the Palm Springs area. A further communication from Arvin B. Shaw, Jr., Attorney for the Coachella Valley County Water District, advis- ing the Council that the Water District Board believed the obligations on the Chino, Tachevah and Tahquitz Canyons should-fall within the jurisdiction of the City of Palm Springs as they directly protect property in the City but that Palm Canyon might be within the jurisdiction of the County as the bulk of the land there is County territory, was read. The City Manager informed the Council that publicity would be given as to the time and nature of the hearing and was requested to invite A. C. Fulmor, E. R. Romberg and Bob Dillon to partici- pate. The City Manager suggested the need of a directional sign for the Airport, Field Club, and various other locations where there is now an objectionable group of signs partly placed on the City right-of-way at the intersection of Ramon Road and South Palm Canyon Drive, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum and unanimously adopted, the matter was referred to the City Planning Commission with the recommendation that they give it active consideration. The following letter from Mrs. Caroline B. Hidks, Chairman, Welfare and Friendly Aid Section, Palm Springs Woman's Club, regarding the Public Health Center was read: "January 21, 1942 To the City Council Palm Springs, California Gentlemen: At a meeting of the Welfare and Friendly Aid Section of the Palm Springs Woman's Club held January 21, 1942, it was unanimously agreed that a let- ter should be written to the City Council setting forth the final choice of this Section regarding a site for the Health Centerp 1 It was the original desire of this Section and of the donor, to have the Health Center located on the Indian Reservation; but last fall the Com- mittee acting for the Section was unable'to complete negotiations with the Ague Caliente Indian Tribe to bring this about. It was necessary, therefore, to consider other available sites and we have submitted several for your approval. Within the past few days, the Indian Tribe has offered a lease to the City of Palm Springs on a, site for the Health Center, at a yearly rental of $100.00. The property description is as follows: 'Parcel 2 in Lot 70', being a portion of Section 14, T4S, R4E, -S.B.B.&M, as shownby survey made during March 1937 by G. A. Ferguson, 'Government Survlyor.' 22. Since our original choice of a location is now available, the Section respectfully requests that you approve the above mentioned site and submit t to the Zoning Board for its consideration. We select this site for the following reasons: 1. It is the least costly of any yet proposed and would release additional funds which could be incorporated in the building. 2. It is very conveniently located for residents of Section 14 who will be among the principal users of the Health Center. 3. It is believed that there will be no objections from adjacent property owners. 4. There is no traffic congestion at this location. We appreciate very much your cooperation in this matter and hope that the project may proceed at the earliest possible date. Sincerely yours, Caroline B. Hicks Mrs. Harold J. Hicks, Chairman Welfare and Friendly Aid Section Palm Springs Woman's Club" - Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire and unanimously adopted the matter was 'referred to the Zoning Board with the request that a special permit for the erection of a Public Health Center at the above named location be granted'. The following revocable permit signed by the Agua Caliente Tribal Committee regarding the contemplated site for' the Public Health Center was read: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - Indian Field Service Contract No. I Permit No. REVOCABLE PERMIT The Ague Caliente (Palm Springs) Band of Mission Indians, as repre- sented by its Tribal Committee, hereinafter called the permittor, act- ing in this respect through the duly authorized Superintendent in charge of the Mission Indian Agency, hereby grants permission to the City of Palm Springs, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter called the permittee, to enter upon and occupy the follow- ing described lands on the Palm Springs Indian Reservation in the County of Riverside, State of California: A portion of Section 14, T.. 4S., R. 4 E., S. B. B . 7 M., described as: Parcel Two (2) in Lot Seventy (70) as shown by survey map made during March, 1937 by G. A. Ferguson, Government Surveyor said parcel consisting of an area 50 feet by 125 feet. This permit shall take effect and begin on the fifteenth day of ' February, 1942, The permittee shall pay on or before the fifteenth day, of February, 1942, the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), and a like sum February 15th of each year thereafter during the period this permit remains in force and effect. In consideration of this permission, the permittee agrees to use the above described lands for the following purposes, and upon the following conditions, to-wit: Public health center, clinic and emergency hospital. It is further understood, end e. reed that this instrument,is not a lease and is not to be taken or construed as granting any, leasehold interest or right in or to the land described herein, but is merely 23 a temporary permit, terminable and revocable in the discretion of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs at any time, and in any event not to extend beyond February 14,- 1947,-which is a five year period. Itis further agreed by and between the parties hereto that the per- mittee may place improvements as hereinafter described on the land covered in this permit and remove same within thirty days after notice to it of termination of its occupancy, provided that upon failure of the permittee to remove the structures or improvements within the period fixed, they shall become the property of the permittor. The improve- ments which may be placed upon said land are as follows, buildings and facilities necessary or convenient for use in connection with public health center, clinic and emergency hospitals Building to consist of five rooms; of frame and stucco construction; approximately 80 feet long, 26 feet wide and 10 feet high. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that any and all improvements placed upon the premises not stipulated in this permit are to remain thereon at the expiration of the permit and be- come the property of the permittor. The permitter shall commit no waste on the premises, and it shall not permit any violation of State or Federal law thereon; and agrees that at the termination of the permit it shall leave the premises in a clean and sanitary condition. Permittee must comply with all State sanitary, health and housing regulations. The permittes agrees that it will not use, permit, or permit to be used any part of the premises for the manufacture, sale, gift, storage, or drinking of intoxicating liquors or beverages, and that it will not allow any gambling, immorality, or any illegal practice whatever on or upon said premises. It is understood that thepermittee may have and use upon said premises non-beverage alcoholic preparations neces- sary to the conduct of such health center, clinic and emergency hospital . It is further understood and agreed that in the event this permit is cancelled prior to its expiration through failure on the part of the permittee, the advance payments made shall become the property of the permittor. This permit shall terminate upon the breach of any of the conditions herein, or at the discretion of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. No member of or Delegate to Congress or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share of part of this contract or to any benefit that may arise herefrom, but this restriction shall not be construed to ex- tend to this contract if made with a corporation or company for its general benefit. Payment of rent under this contract shall be made to the Superintendent of the Mission Indian Agency, Riverside, California, or to his author- ised representative. Said rental will be deposited in the Treasury of the tnited States to the credit of the Ague Caliente Band of Indians enrolled on the census roll of the Palm Springs Indian Reservation. Approved John W. Dady Superintendent Approved by the Ague. Caliente (Palm Springs) Tribal Committee, Cit of Palm 9 rip s acting for attain behalf of_the Permittee Ague Caliente Band of Mission By Philip L. Boyd,, Mayor Indiang on January' 19, 1942. " Willie Marcus By Robert W. Peterson, City Clerk Chairman Clemente Segundo Vice-Chairman WITNESSa Lorene L. Welmas Noel C. Wilson Secretary Noel C. Wilson. Clerk Mission Indian Agency Anthony Andreas Committee Member Joe Patencio Committee Member " 24. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by CounciLlmen, Plymire, Resolution No. 885 of the City Council authorising and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk on behalf of the City of Palm Springs .to -sign- the agree- ment with the, Ague Caliente Tribal Committee and accept the revocable permit for the Public Health Center site subject to said permit being held and de.- livered to the Tribal Committee only upon the favorable action on this site by the Zoning Board, was adopted by the following vote, to-Witt, Ayesr Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noesr Councilman Shannon, Absent: Councilman Pershing. The City Manager again requested of the Council members an expression regard- ing the capital improvement program of the Federal Reserve to follow the national emergency. Relative tothe completion ofCounty road-work, Councilman Shannon informed the Council that Mr. McHenzie, of the State Highway Department believed it would take from ten; days to two weeks to finish their work at Blythe, after which the work here will be completed. Councilman Shannon will contact County officials and endeavor to gain further information regarding this mat- ter, Mayor Boyd brought up a discussion on the management of the new Airport. He announced that Doug Dawson has stated he will probably be unable to continue operating the old Airport at his present loss, unless some preference be given him in the matter of management of the new Airport, Mayor Boyd suggested to Mr. Dawson that it was too early for any commitments tobe made by the City especially due to the fact that immediate requirements are too small to re- quire much management. It was believed that, if Mr. Dawson should relinquish his management of the old Airport, in all probability either the commercial _ airlines or the Army Air Corps would provide an attendant. The Council was agreed that no action should be taken on the matter at this time. Councilman Shannon asked what action had been taken regarding the offenders who have been sweeping debris into the streets after the morning cleanup by the street ,crew and was informed that the Police have been notified ,and are checking up on the situation, The advisability of the City acquiring an automobile parking lot to dis- courage the possibility of theft in view of the present rubber rationing situation, was discussed. It was 'believed that night parking facilities are inadequate and the City Manager was requested to make a survey as to lo- cations and costs involved. Frank Bogert, Recreation Commission member, informed the Council that several Polo Players are occasionally utilizing the Polo Field at the Field Club for practice and allowance of the activity was granted with the recommendation of the Recreation Commission, The suggestion was made that whoever was still stabling his horse at,the Field Club barn be evacuated. Mrs. Priscilla Chaffey questioned ,the Council as to whether the City will go on daylight saving time on February 9th. The belief was stated that said action was to be taken nationally under Presidential proclamation and that no action of the Council would prove necessary. Miss Sarah MaePike, a student of the high school, addressed the Council and invited the Councilmen to visit the High School Council Meetings which are held in the School auditorium each Thursday evening at 7r00 o'clock P. M. Mr. Frank Bogert announced that a meeting of the Rodeo Committee had been held and requested permission to hold a parade on Saturday, January 31, 1942, at lr00 o'clock P. M., to advertise said Rodeo-which is to take place on Satur- day and Sunday afternoon at Smoke ,Tree Ranch. The Council deeming said parade to be proper and determining that it will not be materially detri- mental to the public peace, welfare, interest and safety, upon motion of Coun- cilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum and unanimously adopted, said permit was granted. The City Manager invited the Council members to participate ims, hike over the Skyline Trail to Inspiration Point at 7:00 o'clock A. M., on Saturday morning, January 24, 1942.` There being no enthusiasm evid_enoed by the Coun- cil, the matter was 'postponed for the present. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned4V :tr_k1 : . . ' O fl m nr nE�Ss a�. . 25 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, 1942, at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, February 4th, 1942# at 7:30 o'clock P. M., the said day being 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 Robert D. Murray Councilman H. Lawson Plymire Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Raymond M. Sorum Councilman Frank V. Shannon Mayor Philip L. Boyd City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Manager John D. Lange City Clerk Robert W. Peterson Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held December 17th, 23rd, 30th, 1941, January 7th, 19th and 21st, 1942 having been distributed among the several Councilmen, were presented, corrected and approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 886 of the City Council transferring the sum of $"200.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum, Shannon and Mayor Boyd. Noes:. None. Absentt Councilman Cliffton The report of the City Treasurer for the month of January, 1942, was pre- sented, examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk. The following demands were presented, 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 af- firmative votes of Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum, Shannon and Mayor Boyd: From General Fundt John D. Lange $350.00 Guy Pinney 150.00 Roy W. Colegate 115.00 C. J. Burket 175.00 John Sprague, Jr. 75.00 J. F. Davidson 10.00 Robert W. Peterson 190.00 Kay L. Simons 100.00 Winifred C. Chapman 130.00 Lowell Taylor 60.00 1 Nathan H. -Basson 60.00 Robert Frohn 45.00 Murray V. Hayes 125.00 From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00 Phil Gardella 132.00 Joseph Sandeffer 120,00 Henry Lotz 100.00 From General Fund: Roy W. Colegate 35.00 C. J. Burket 50.00 Lowell Taylor 20.00 Lyle J. Sanard 250,00 Ludwig Braumoeller 175.00 LeRoy Hall 150.00 Jim R. Maynard 150.00 William Lux 150000 Ralph Troutt 150.00 26. From General Fund: Raymond Wilson $150.00 Crest Johnson 150.00 Frank Smith150.00 Elmer Taunton 150.00 William Leonesio 225.00 Phil Kasper 165.00 Orville Bigham 150.00 From Waste Disposal Fund: Carl McNeely 165.00 Lilla West 100.00 Victor,Campbell 142.00 David Miller 112.67 Frank Britton 142.00 David S. Carothers 133.44 Ralph Newman 131.00 Eugene V. Sullivan 26.89 Carl Mc Nealy 30,00 From General Fund; Calif. Water & Telephone Co. 48.20 California Electric Power Co. 69.87 Robt. W. Peterson, City Clerk 1440 Louie & Frances GautielIo $79.17 From Waste Disposal, Fundr It " It It 20.83 100.00 From General Fund: County of Riverside 67.00 J. E: Bauer Co. 3.68 From Street Fund: Gilmore Oil Co. 34.73 From General Fund' Bank of America 391.18 K P R 0 3.90 Palm ,Springs Printing Co. 4.02 Desert Sun 37.34 $6,163.92 A demand was presented for the payment of $5.00, being the permit filing fee for a Revocable Permit for the Public Health Center site on the Indian Reservation, and upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Murray, was approved and ordered paid by warrant by the following vote, to- wit: Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Serum end Mayor Boyd. Councilman Shannon Not voting. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. A demand was presented 'for the payment of $100400, being the annual rental for the Health Center site on the Indian Reservation, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Murray, was approved and ordered paid by warrant by the following 'vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Serum and Mayor Boyd. Councilman Shannon not Voting. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. Thereupon Councilman Cliffton arrived and participated in the meeting. Committee reports: Boards and Commissions' Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman: The City Manager announced that the Zoning Board had acted favorably and reported approval on the Health Center site on the Indian Reservation, described as; A portion of Section 14, T4S, R4E, S.B.B.&M., described as: Parcel Two (2) in Lot Seventy (70) as shown by survey map made during March, 1937 by G. A. Ferguson, Government Surveyor; said parcel consisting of an area 50 feet by 125 feet. whereupon Mayor Boyd suggested the continued activity of the Health Center Committee with the Welfare Section of the Woman's Club in the development of plans for the Construction of the 'Health Center. The request of Mr. Warren B. Pinney to be relieved from the assignment of Deputy City Attorney of the City Planning Commission was presented and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 887 of the City Council accepting said request was unanimously adopted. A report on the disposition of the Jenkins Fund in the amount of $27.00 Wes 27 presented to the effect that a voucher covering the amount of the Fund would be submitted at the next meeting of the City Council. Mr. John R. E. Chaffey, Chairman of the Community Recreation Commission not being present to report on the activities of the Commission, further business was ordered taken up pending his arrival. Upon recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 888 of the City Council ex- tending until May 1st, 1942, the employment of Margaret Shill as part time Secretary for the City Planning Commission and the Zoning Board at the rate of 75� per hour, was unanimously adopted by the following affirmative votes to-wit, Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. A letter from owners of property surrounding the new Airport concerning pros- pective safety regulations and protesting a restriction being placed on their property was read. This matter still being in abeyance, the City Manager was instructed to inform said property owners that they would be notified of any action contemplated by the City Council. Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: Bids on a gasoline tank and pump which would provide for the usage of all City Departments and ef- fect a substantial saving through centralized purchasing of gasoline on a contractual basis were presented and referred to the Franchise Committee for consideration. A communication from Mr.. J. R. Henderson, Manager of the Ramon Trailer Park, requesting a reduction of business license fees for Trailer Parks was read. After due consideration a motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Council- man Murray, instructing the City Attorney to draw an amendment to the present business license ordinance reducing the fee for Trailer Parks from $1.00 a space to 50¢ a space was unanimously adopted. A further discussion followed as to the waiving of fees or some portion there- of on the delinquent license taxes of trailer parks but no action was taken pending introduction of the above mentioned amendment. 1 Upon request of Councilman Pershing the business of the Public Works Committee was then taken up due to the necessity of his early departure from the meet- ing. A letter from Col. Henry Hoagland requesting the vacation of a portion of Camino Carmelite,, a street within the City, due to the fact that this area has never been used for street purposes and has been included for a lengthy period of time within the wall and yard of his residence was read. The recommendation of the- City Planning Commission and a tentative resolution passed by that body recommending that the petition of Col. Hoagland be granted was also read;: whereupon upon motion of Councilmen Pershing, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 889 of the City Council signifying its in- tention to close up that portion of Camino Carmelite. described as follows: All that portion of Lot E of Palm Canyon Mesa Tract #2 as shown on Map Book 16, page 41, Records of Riverside County, California, de- scribed as follows: Beginning at the point of compound curve on the Southerly line of Lot 50 of said Palm CanyonMesa Tract #2 and the Northerly ling of said Lot E; thence ,along a curve concave to the Northwest having a. radius of 145.83 feet and a central angle of 340-43' a distance of 88.36 feet; thence South 79 -05' West, a distance of 195.05 feetr thence along a curve concave to the Southwest having a- radius of 125 feet and a central angle of 150-111 , a distance of 33.12 feet to a point on the Southerly line of Lot 53 of said I Palm Canyon Mesa Tract #2 said point being North 630-54' East a distance of 10.55 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot 55; thence along the Southerly lines of Lots 53, 52, 51, and 50 of said Palm Canyon Mesa Tract #2 to the point of beginning. was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Sorum, Shannon and Mayor Boyd. Noesr None. Absent: - None. A communication from Mr. A. F. Hicks informing the City Council of his dis- continuance of irrigation service to the trees and shrubs in the streets of Las Palmas Estates and of his belief that it is only right and proper that 28" this service be taken over by the 'City, was read, whereupon the City' Manager recommended that Lawrence Crossley continue this irrigation service to the trees and shrubs as he has done heretofore, said arrangement being more economical then having the work undertaken by the Street Department of the City and upon motion'o£ 'Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 890 of the City Council approving the retaining of Lawrence Crossley on a contractual basis of 420.00 a month to irrigate and care for the above mentioned trees and shrubs of the Las Palmas Estates was unani- mously adopted. Thereupon Councilman Pershing departed from the meeting. The result of the public flood control hearing held on Saturday, January 24th, at 1Ot00 A. M. was summarized to be merely a desire of the'United States Engineers that the City give them an expression of willingness to cooperate in the proposed flood control project when developments reach the point of negotiation. A Resolution to this effect was read but was held, for further consideration, the Council feeling that-the Resolution was too strong and too binding to authorize signing at this time. Again referring to the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Mr. John R. E. Chaffey having arrived at the Council Chambers, he presented his re- port of the Community Recreation Commission in the form of the following recommendations: That no one! use the facilities of the Field Club without registeringr that various events be held and charges be made according to the lessee's ability to pay; that no substantial development be made while the Field Club remains under the present lease status; that the salary of the Director of Recreation be increased from $150.00 to $200.00 per 'month;- that additions be made to the present Field Club equipment such. as Badminton, Horseshoesp Ping Pong and Croquet; and that a fee of' 10¢ be charged every- one using the Field Club equipment withthe exception of High School and younger children. It was also recommended that a lease of the Field Club to the Circus Committee for the week of March 25th be approved ,and that the Circus Committee be allowed to make some changes on the Field with the guarantee of replacement after the lease period. After discus�sicn of the above mentioned recommendations by the Community Recreation Commission, the following action-was taken by the Council; it was agreed that the Recreation Commission should use its own judgment on decisions concerning minor policies of operation of the Field Club such as registration of par•• ticipants in recreation facilities. Upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 891 of the City Council approving the salary increase of Mr. Lowell Taylor as Director of Recreation from $150.00 to J200.00 per month as of. February 1st, 1942, contingent om the acceptance of the. Grammar and High School Districts, who each bear a quarter of the expense of said salary, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes. None. Absent: Councilman Pershing. A discussion of the proposed Circus Committee lease of the Field Club as above recommended by the Community Recreation Commission arose and upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Murray, instructing the City Attorney to draw up a lease agreement with the Circus' Committee for the week of March 25th, said lease to be in the amount of $1,000.00 and to include terms which will protect the City should changes of field equip- ment be made, was adopted by unanimousvote. Mayor Boyd requested a recommendation from the Community Recreation Com- mission as to whether in its opinion it might prove advisable to consider I putting to a vote at the election on April 14th next the purchase of the Field' Club by the City. Again referring to the Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon requested that the City Manager submit a comparative report of budget estimates and ex- pendituresfbr the current fiscal year. Again referring to the Public Works Committee, the Resolution on the pro- posed flood control project was reintroduced, changes having been made in. said Resolution by the City Attorney, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 892 -of the City Council, reading as follows, WHEREAS, The United States Congress by the Flood Control' Act approved 29 June 22, 1936 (Public, No. 738, 74th Cong., H. R. 8456), amended by an act approved August 28, 1937 (Public, No. 406, 75th Cong., H. R. 7646), authorized and directed the Secretary of War to undertake preliminary examination and surveys for flood control on Whitewater River, California; and WHEREAS, section 3 of said Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, providesr * * * That hereafter no money appropriated under the author- ity of this act shall be expended on the construction of any 1 project until the States, political subdivisions thereof, or other responsible local agencies have given assurance satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will (a) pro- vide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project, except as otherwise provided herein; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the con- struction works; (c) maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with the regulations pre- scribed by the Secretary of War; and WHEREAS„ said section 3 is amended by an act approved August 8, 1941 (Public, No. 228, 77th Cong., H. R. 4911), and receding acts, to the effect that provisions (a), (b), and (c5 shall - not apply- to- any dam and/or reservoir project; and WHEREAS, the District Engineer, United States Engineer Office, 751 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, has found as a result of his investigations in connection with the survey report on flood control that a flood problem exists on Whitewater River and certain tributaries including Chino, Tachevah, Tahquitz and Palm Canyons, portions of whose channels lie within this City, and that the alleviation of the flood menace in these areas, if undertaken with Federal funds, should be subject to specific conditions of local cooperation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Palm Springs thatthe public interest and welfare of the City of Palm Springs require flood control by means of the construction of levees and/or groins on Chino, Tachevah, Tahquitz and Palm Canyons pro- vided same can be provided at reasonable cost to the City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when requested by the Congress of the United States, the City of Palm Springs will assist the Federal Government in undertaking said flood control improvement and does hereby state its intention thereupon to consider initiation of the necessary proceedings to acquire authority with regard to such of the proposed works as appear desirable to the City, to comply with the requirements of said Flood Control Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in the minutes of the proceedings of the Council of the City of Palm Springs, and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the District Engineer, United States Engineer Office, 751 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California. was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: 1 Ayesc Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes:, None. Absent: Councilman Pershing. General Committee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman: The following procla- mation from Culbert L. Olson, Governor of California, was read: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has passed and the President has signed a bill placing all interstate commerce activities and all Federal Government agencies on daylight saving time as of 2:00 a. m., February 9, 1942, advancing the clock one hour; and WHEREAS; in the interest of our defense production it is vitally im- 30 portAnt that daylight saving time be uniformily observed by all in- dustry, business and the citizens generally for the duration of, the war, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Culbert L. Olson, Governor of the State of Calif- ornia, do hereby proclaim that daylight saving time be effective in California beginning at the hour of 2:00 a. m., February 9, 1942, (when the clock will be advanced one hour) and remaining in, effect until six months after the termination of the war or until Congress, by a concurrent resolution shall designate an earlier termination. All industrial and business firms, all state, county, municipal, district and township governmental agencies and all citizens are respectfully requested to comply in the interest of national defense. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this twenty-fourth day of January, A.D., nineteen hundred and forty two. (Signed) Culbert L. Olson Governor of California ATTEST- (signed) Paul Peek Secretary of State No action being necessary other than compliance to saidrequest, the procla- mation was ordered filed with the City Clerk. The City Manager announced Arch 11, 1942, to be Student Day in the City on which day all activities of the City government including those of the City Council will be performed by students of the City. Arrangements have been made by the City Manager with Mr. Morris F. Richardson, principal of the High 'School,' to insure the success of', the event. Councilmen Sorum, Shannon and Cliffton expressed their particular willingness to cooperate in every way possible. Indian Lands, Health and Sanitation Committee Councilman Murray, Chairman: I Mayor Boyd announced that he had communicated with the United Airlines, American Airlines', Pan American Air 7fays, Transcontinental Western Air and I,tiestern Airlines to the effect that the new-Airport-will soon 'be completed and requesting an expression from the air lines as to their desires of partic- ipation in the costs of improvements. One company has responded favorably thus far and the matter will be brought before the Council when more in- formation is received. Mr. David Miller, driver for the Waste Disposal Department, being ill ,and a substitute being necessary, upon recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 893 of the City Council, approving the appointment of Eugene V, Sullivan as helper in the Waste Disposal Department as of January 26, 1942, ,at ,the rate of $121.00 per month during the period of the illness of David Miller, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wits Ayest. Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorrnu and Mayor Boyd. Noes.- None. Absent: Councilman Pershing. Upon recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Cliff- ton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, Resolution No. 894 of the City Council r approving the promotion of David Carothers to driver for the Waste Disposal I as of January 26, 1942, at the rate of $132.00 per month during the period of the illness of David Miller was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd. Noesr None Absent: Councilman Pershing, Public Safety Committee, Councilmen' Sorum, Chairman: As requested at the Council meeting of January 21, 1942, the City Manager reported concerning a survey as .to a prospective location and cost involved for night parking fa- cilities On South Palm Canyon Drive that various property owners had been 31 contacted and a complete, 'report and recommendation would be submitted at a later meeting of the City Council. Councilman Cliffton introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Regulating Entertainment in Places Where Alcoholic Beverages are Sold.", the title of which was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon; the further reading of said ordinance was waived by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. A letter from Mr. Florian G. Boyd concerning the untidiness of the gutter in front of the Pacific Building and requesting thatihis condition be rectified was read and the matter was referred tothe City Manager with the 'request that a report be submitted following his investigation. A letter from Mr. C. L. McFarland, Attorney for the Palm Springs Water Co., stating that they understand a permit has been given L. D. Richardson & Co. to lay and maintain a water line across East Ramon Road in the City of Palm Springs in order to obtain water from a well owned by Mr. John Wheeler in Section 19, T4S, R4E, S.B.B.&M., was read. The letter continued to state that the Palm Springs Water Co. has a franchise from the City for which it pays a substantial annual fee, and that it is unfair for Richardson & Co. I to receive water from Mr. Wheeler when neither party has a franchise, and the Palm Springs Water Co. is able to furnish water to L. D. Richardson & Co. A-further communication from the City Attorney stating that the Palm Springs Water Co. has a City franchise which covers its use of the public streets but that said franchise is not exclusive and also that in his opin- ion the use of a pipe line across Ramon Road requires permission or fran- chise from the City Council was read, whereupon the matter was referred to the Franchise Committee for investigation and report. An announcement was made of the League of California Cities Spring Confer- ence of City Managers to be held on February 20th to 22nd in San Mateo, at which meeting Mr. Clarence E. Ridley, Executive Director of the Inter- national City Managers Association, will attend and that he may possibly spend sometime in Palm Springs. Mention was also made of a Mayors and I Councilmans meeting to take place in Fresno on February 14th and 15th. Mayor Boyd stated that Mr. Earl Coffman and Mr. Warren B. Pinney are still endeavoring to bring horse racing to Palm Springs and are appealing to General DeWitt for consent. It was approved that Mayor Boyd write a letter as. requested by Mr. Coffman and Mr. Pinney to the effect that, in the opin- ion of the Council, Horse Racing in Palm Springs would prove very beneficial to both the City and the State at this time. The Mayor announced that Mr. Herbert Samson would be unable to serve on the City Planning Commission due to the possibility of the Commission work being in conflict with his type of business, whereupon, upon motion of Councilman Plymire, seconded by Councilman Murray, Resolution No. 895 of the City Council accepting the resignation of Mr. Herbert Samson as a member of the City Plan- ning Commission was unanimously adopted. The subject of the pending improvements on vista de Chino was then brought up and the reason for the delay in said improvement was given to be the neces- sary amount of work being done which the County has not completed in addition to the work adjacent t) the new Airport; whereupon it was ordered that Vista de Chino improvements be given priority and completed as soon as possible. It was also suggested that all possible work in the main highway should be completed in view of the seasonal traffic at this time. Mr. Henry Helwig, being present in the Chambers, presented a letter addressed 7 to him from the City Clerk requesting payment of a business license fee and J stated that he was not liable for payment as he was working for another party and' that-he disliked the nature of the letter; whereupon the letter was read and in view of the fact that the matter had been thoroughly explained to him previously by the City Clerk and- that he was not liable for payment, there was no action taken by the City Council. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire and unanimously adopted the-meeting was adjourned to February 18, 1942, at 7:30 P. M. n G City Clerk of Pe1m Springs, California 32 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, February 18th, 1942,' at 7:30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjourn- ment of regular meeting of the City Council held February 4, 1942'.. The meeting was called to order by Mayor. Boyd, who presided. Roll Call: Presents Councilman Robert D. Murray ' Councilman H. Lawson Plymire Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Frank V. Shannon T+tayor Philip L. Boyd City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Manager John D. Lange City Clerk Robert 17. Peterson Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman R., M. Sorum The following demands were presented, audited, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer by unanimous vote, to-wit„ the affirm- ative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, iShannon, and Mayor Boyd, Councilman Cliffton having arrived at the meeting: From General Fund: Palm Springs Printing Co. 11.07 Chaffey Company, Inc. 1.03 Southern California Gas Co. 53.20 Palm Springs Water Co. 222.25 State Compensation Insurance Fund 379.4& Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 17.70 Standard Oil Co. 2.59 I Union Oil Co. $2.17 From Waste Disposal ,Funds " " " 21.60 23.77 General Petroleum Corp. 68.12 Tidewater Associated Oil Co. 13.97 Shell Oil Co. 3.06 Palm Springs Builders Supply $24.92 From Jenkins Fund: " ° " 27.00 From General Fund:- " " " 54.77 106.69 Philip Kasper 15.00 Total - - - f917.88 A demand was presented for the payment, of $6.00 to the Mission Indian Agency, being the filing fee for the lease of Section 18 for Airport purposes said fee being overlooked by the Indian Agency when the lease was signed, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 896 of the ,City Council approving payment of- said filing fee was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: - - Ayess Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absent. Councilman Sorum. A demand was also presented for the payment of $640.00 to the Mission Indian Agency being the annual rental from January 1st, 1942, of Section 18' for Air- I port purposes, and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution, No. 897 of the City Council approving payment of said rental was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayess Councilmen Cliffton, Todurray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd. Noes,: None. Absent: Councilman Sorum. Committee Reports: Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman: A recommendation was submitted from the Community Recreation Commission con- 33 earning the advisability of considering the purchase of the Field Club by the City as' a proposition to be voted on at the general municipal election of April 14th, suggesting that this consideration be postponed until a later date and the Council was agreed to follow said recommendation. The City Attorney informed the Council that the prospective lease of the Field Club by the Desert Circus Committee for the week of March 25th, was still in preparation and action on said lease was deferred until a later meeting of the City Council. Upon recommendation of Mayor Boyd and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 898 of the City Council accept- ing the resignation of Mr. Clarence E. Gordon as a member of the Community Recreation Commission was unanimously adopted by the following vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd. Thereupon upon recommendation of Mayor Boyd and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 899 of the City Coun- cil approving the appointment of Mr. Arthur Bailey to succeed Mr. Clarence E. Gordon as a member of the Community Recreation Commission was unanimously adopted by the following vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and Mayor Boyd. Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: A discussion on the business license tax for trailer parks was continued from the previous Council meeting. The City Attorney suggested that no action on an amendment to the existing Ordinance be taken at this time as it would only prove effective for the next fiscal year and that it might be advisable to redraw the entire business license tax ordinance as there are a great many existing amendments to the present ordinance. Action concerning the current business license payments of the trailer parks was deferred until the City Attorney checks the legality of any such action and confers with the Finance Committee. Councilman Sorum arrived and participated in the proceedings of the meeting. General Committie , Councilman Cliffton, Chairmen: The title of an Ordinance entitled An Ordnance of the City .of Palm Springs Regulating Entertainment in Places Where Alcoholic Beverages are Sold.", introduced at a meeting of the City Council held February 4th, 1942, was read, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, and unanimously adopted, said Ordin- ance was withdrawn from further consideration. Thereupon Councilman Sorum introduced a new ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Regulating Entertainment in Places Where Alcoholic Beverages are Sold.", whereupon said Ordinance was read in full and Piled with the City Clerk for further action by the City Council. A question was raised as to the details of the general municipal election such as the appointing of election officers, description of voting precincts and location of polling places, and the City Attorney-was requested to -meet with the General Committee to discuss these details to be included in a resolution for the consideration of the City Council, Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum, Chairman: A letter from Mr. William B. Schiller, Jr., Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Ninth Annual Desert Circus, requesting the Council to apply to the Division of Highways of the State of California for a permit to place Banners over the State Highway of the City advertising the Desert Circus to be held on March 25th to 28th, 1942, was read and upon motion of Councilmen Shannon, seconded by Councilmen Plymire, Resolution No. 900 of the City Council approving the application for I said Permit was unanimously adopted by the following vote, to=wit, the affirm- ative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. The City Manager reported concerning the contemplated South Palm Canyon Drive night automobile parking facilities that a survey had been made and that ap- parently very few apartment house owners were agreeable to the suggestion of the establishment of an automobile park in this vicinity. In view of this re- sponse,. the City Manager informed the Council that it did not seem advisable to take any action at this time. The application of the Community Recreation Commission for a permit to hold a Bicycle parade from the El Mirador Hotel down Palm Canyon Drive and Ramon Road to the Palm Springs Field Club on Saturday, February 21, 1942, at 1:30 P. M., was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by 34 Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 901 of the City Council granting said permit was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire; Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Maya Boyd. The City Manager informed the Council that the members were invited to par- ticipate in the parade and in the bicycle races to follow at the Field Club,' whereupon the Council responded favorably and agreed to take part in the ac- tivities. As requested in the previous meeting of the City Council, the City Manager reported concerning Mr. 'Florian G. ,Boyd's complaint of the debris in the street in front of the Pacific Building, that the matter had been called to the 'at- tention of the Street Department, which is making every effort to clean more thoroughly although it proves 'difficult due to the number of cars continually parked there. Public Works Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: The City Manager re- ported on the pending improvements of Vista de Chino Road to the effect that one Quit Claim Deed which was required has been received and as soon as the Deed is recorded, the improvements will be completed. He also advised the Council that it would be necessary to submit a new plat to the City Plan- ning Commission to permit the division in the road as there are some pipe lines located on the section line which would be directly under the road ac- cording to the plans which are currently approved. A letter from Mr. C. B. Cravens, Riverside County Road Superintendent, stat- ing that the 'oiling of MacCallum Parkway would be completed before April loth, was read. An invitation from Mr. D. W. McColly, Secretary of the Riverside County Cham- ber of Commerce inviting the Council to attend, a meeting scheduled to be held at Indio on February 24th, 1942, including a round table forum, a business meeting and luncheon, was read. The City Manager stated that the Desert Circus Committee desires to use a portion of the net proceeds of the Desert Circus in the interests of com- munity welfare and national defense in the entertainment and the care of service men within the City and that the City receive and administer this fund, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 902 of the City Council expressing its readiness to accept such funds to be devoted to the purposes above mentioned and authorizing the City Clerk to deposit said funds in a special account to be known as the Can- teen Fund, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit„ the affirm- ative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershing, 'Plymire; Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. The Mayor suggested that in view of the fact that the City has been operating on a modified City Manager form of government for approximately six months, this might be an opportune time to submit the proposition of a permanent City Manager form of government to the electors of the City at the coming general municipal election, as otherwise, no vote could be taken for two years with- out a special election, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilmen Sorum, Resolution No. 903 of the City Council placing on the ballot of the general election to be held April 14th, an Ordinance providing for a permanent form of City Manager government, was adopted by unanimous vote, to=wit, the affirmative votes of Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Further developments in the probable participation of the Airlines in the improvements at the,new Airport were announced by Mayor Boyd. He stated that active interest has been indicated by ,the American Airlines and Transcontin- ental Western Air, the other 'airlines not evidencing particular interest' at r this time. Mr. Hollis R. Thompson, representative of the American Airlines, I and Mr. L. W. Goss, Transcontinental Western Air representative; will be here on Friday at 2:00 P. M. with definite plans for improvements if lease con- ditions prove favorable. It was suggested by the Mayor that the Airport Com- mittee and any other Councilmen interested attend said meeting on Friday. Following a request from Councilman Shannon concerning the development of the Wheeler dispute, the City Attorney informed the Council that the Railroad Com- mission has received a definite protest from the Palm Springs Water Co. a- gainst Mr. Wheeler's furnishing water to L. D. Richardson & Co. In view of the matter being in:the hands of the Railroad Commission, no'action was taken by the City Council nendina a report from Councilmen Shannon. An outline of ,the activitieslof the local Defense Council was given by Ma;for 35 Boyd, and he emphasized the fact that a more extensive personnel was neces- sary and that this would be accomplished through the Defense Council re- ceiving more publicity in the future. He also expressed the necessity of a complete local organization to handle any evacuation which might occur from the coastal cities. The City Manager announced that as soon as a vol- unteer office was established, publicity would be given to the various types of service so that people might volunteer for the particular type of work best suited to their capabilities. He also mentioned that a current bul- letin received from the California State Council of Defense states that pro- vision is being made for civil protection equipment and supplies to be loaned to those localities which may be subject tobombing attacks. This, however, will not help us at present as the major cities will be supplied first. Councilman Shannon suggested that the local Defense Council be given every consideration and commendedthe City Manager and the entire Defense Council on the fine work that is being done. A letter addressed to' Mayor Boyd, stating that the Board of Supervisors will meet informally in the Riverside County Court House at 10:00 A. M., Wednesday, February 25th, for the purpose of considering the proposed Whitewater Flood Control Project, was read. Mayor Boyd being of the opinion that he would be unable to attend, Councilman Shannon suggested that he might be able to do so. The City Manager informed the Council that Mr. Clarence E. Ridley, Executive Director of the International City Managers' Association, will arrive here the early part of next week and that Mr. Ridley has agreed to speak at the Rotary Club luncheon on Wednesday. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plymire, and unanimously adopted, the meeting was adjourned to 7:30 P. M. Monday, February 23rd, 1942. City Clerk of Palm Springs,. California Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting I 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 Monday, February 23, 1942, -et 7:30 o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjournment of adjourned regular meeting of February 18, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Councilman Sorum. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Raymond M. Sorum City Clerk Robert K. Peterson Absent: Councilmen Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Robert D. Murray Councilman H. L. Plymire Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Frank V. Shannon Mayor Philip L. Boyd There being no quorum present, Councilman Sorum by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to 7:30 o'clock P. M., Thursday, February 26, 1942. 9Z..t if P,�- IClty Clerk of Palm Springs, alit ffinutes of Adjourned Regular Meetir._ of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs. The CiL,y Council of the City of Palya Springs, California, held a meetiu, at the Council Chambers, knmfm zs No. 490 ^gorth Palm Csn-;Icn Drive, in .^,aid- City, -on Thursday, February 26, 1942, at 7; o o1ciock P.U., pursuant to adjournment of adjourned regular meeting; of February 23 1942. 36 The meeting was called to Or er by 1EL- yor Boyd, who presided- Poll Cell: Present: Councilman Robert D. Murray Councilma.n,rT, La^'son Plymire Councilmen e'rank N. Pershi.ng CounciDaan Frank V. Shannon - Councilman Raymond M. Scrum Meyer' Phili§ L. Loyd City Attorney Roy A. Ccle_,ate, - City Manager John D. Lange City Clerk Robert W. Peterson Absent: Ccuncilman Bacon L. Cliffton A demand was presented for the payment of $50.00 to the Palm Springs Printing•, Co. for 5;000 1p1 government postcards for the Waste Disposal Department state- ments and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Sarum was approved and ordered paid by warraE!t drawn on the City `.treasurer y the follow- ing vote,to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Murray,- Pl.'ymiire, Pershing', Shannon, Scrum and Mayer Boyd. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. CormnitLee Reports : - :Boards and Commissions Relations, Councilman Plymire, 'Chairman: Council_man Sho:ni on ir_troduced� an ordinance entitledl "tn Ordinance of the 'C'i.ty of Pain Springs Appropriating the suss of 12,500.00 for use in Promotion;; LdOrtising and Publicity for said City during the current fiscal year.", mboreupon sa7jd ordinance Tvas read in full and filed with the City Clerk for further action by the City Council. Public Safety Committee, Counnilman'SGrum, Chairman: Ypon the sugiection of biayar Boyd action on an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Regulating Flitertailiment in Places where Alcoholic Bove.r•a.ges are Sold.", which ryas introduced at a meeting of the City Council hold Pebruary 15, 1942, and then read in full, ;was deferred until a later meeti.nZ of the City Council. :eneral Committee, Councilman ,Cliffton, Chairman: The City Attorney present- ed a resolution concerning the fort,''nooming I;eneral municipal election and upon motion of Councilman-Shannon, seconded. by Councilman Sarum, Resolution to. 90,_ of the City Council establishing election precincts and polling• places, appointing election boards and fixi.ng,, the hours during which the ports shall remain open for the general municipal election on April 14, 19412, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Murray, P1}mire, Pershing, Shannon, Serum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. A letter to the City Council from Nir. John R. B. Chaf"ey, president of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, requesting that passage of the necessary legislation be taken to permit bus transportation in the City and stating that the Tanner Motor Livery is prepared to inaugurate this type of servile, was read and the imager was referred to the City Manager for a report„ at the next meeting of the City Council. rk Resolution from the City Council of the Cityof Riverside proposing the dis- continuance of further meetings of'the Citrus Belt Division of the League of I California Cities due to the war emergency was read and filed with the City Clerk. f. communication to the City Council from tor. A. J. Jonner requesting a non- conformin; right to use his property known as 1551-63 North Palm Canyon Drive for motor sales, was read and referred to the City Planning Commission. upon motion of Councilman Sorwn, 'seconded by Councilman Plymire and unanimously adopted,the meeting was adjourned ,to 7:30 o'clock P.M. Monday, March 2, 1942. City Clerk of alm Springs, Cefii `ornia. 37 There bcin7 no member of the City Council present or. Iiarch 2, 1942, at 7:30 P.N ., c!rlock, the meeting adjourned from the meeting of $ebruary 26, 19,12. City Clerk of Palm Springs, California. Nlimrbes of Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City cf Palm Springs. The City Council of the City of Palm Sprints, California, held the regular meeting for the month of =viarch, l9�11-21 at the Council Chambers, I�ovvnd as No. 4Hp North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City of Pal-,, Springs, on 7uodnesay, T.Tkrch 4th, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock P.I" 3 the se.id day bei-n; the, first Wednesday of', the said month of larch. The meeting was celled to order by_1hyor Boyd, who presided, Invocation by Councilman Murray. Roll Call: Present: CounciLaan Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Robert D. Hurray Councilman H. L.wsc'n Ply-raire Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Frank V. Shannon ivayor Philip L. 3oyd City Manager John D. Lange City Clerk Robert I . Peterson Absent: Councilman Rciyrnond M. Soru.^: Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held Feb-ruary 4th aad 18th, 19,12, having been dis+ributed among the several Councilmen, were ' presented, approved and ordered copied in the Minute Bock. City Attorney Roy 17. Colegate arrived taking his customary _place. Upon motion of ^,ouncilma.n Shearon, seconded by Councilman Clifton, Resolution Ara. 905 of the City Council transferring the surn of '!z400.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the fcllou,inn voi..e, to-wit, the affirma- tive votes of Councilmen Clifftcn, Murray, Plyrlirc, Pershing, Shannon and I'do.yor Boyd. The City Treasurer's report for the month of February, 1942, vv-a.s presented, e.,cami.ned and ordered filed with the it-y Clerk. The £ol].o,wdrig demands-were presented, examined., audited, and upon moti-on of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilmen Pershing, wore approved and ordered. paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, 1hy unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Clifftcn, :'4urray, Pl}rznire, Pershing, Shannon and. Mayor Boyd: From General Fund: John D. Lange W�350.00 Cuy Pinney 150.00 Roy W. Colegate 115.00 Roy ,A. Colegate 35.00 Chas. J. Burket 175.00 John Sprague, Jr. 75.00 J. Y. Davidson 10.00 Robt. W. Peterson 190.00 Lowell- Taylor 60.00 Nathan H. Basson 60.00 Ko_y L, Simons 100.00 Murray V. Hayes 125.00 Eugene V. Sullivan 12.25 From Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00 -Phil Gardella 132.00 Joseph Sandeffer 120.00 Henry Lots 10C.00 38 I'rc;,i General Find: C. J. 3urket 50.00 Low'el-t Taylor 20.00 Lyle J. Sa'lard 250.00 � Lun�"rlg Lraumceller 175 .00 LeRoy Fall 150.CO Jim, R. P;Iaynard 150.00 William Liu 150.00 3alfh Troutb 130.00 Raymond Ifilson 150.00 Crest Johnson 150.00 Pran'_c Smith 1. 0. 00 P1mer, Taunton IE0.00 ' YPil.liam Leonesio 225.00 Phil Kasper 165.00 Orville BiZham 11_10.00 From lNaste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 165.00 Lill<. )Jest 100.00 Victor Campbell 11:�2.00 David :�4i ller 36.00 Frank Britton 1'12.00 Da-,id S. Carothers 139.00 Ralph Newman 1:I1.00 Eu, sne V. Sullive.r_ fC.00 Cr-sl i4cl`denl 30.00 Prom Cencra.l Fund: California i,,ater & Tolephone Co. G7.2.7 4 Cali*£orniaFlectric Power Co. • :b Desert Sun 0.00 Lawrence Crossley 20.00 Sank of America 50C.73 _ Schwaho cher-Frey Co. 17.16 'Ir,rgaret Shill 7.52 Palm- Springs Builders Sn-,ly 37.. n The. Texas 1,0. 10.57 J. Hloxold (Brick) Wilson h0•=" YVI.nifred C. Chapman 130.00 John Klire 65.00 lanuol. The Tailor 2•03' ' Marcus Cafe 19 .90 Silapsons 26.95 Denham's Automotive Service 1=.73 Plaza :�ara-le d'13.95 From !'r'aste Disposal Fund: It 't 30.00 i2.. Prom General Fund Mrs. Rena Maynard 2'50 _Airs. Cordie 'it`ilson IS.00 I'uarion ^S. Burt �'i�0 Jerry O'Connor 12.00 Dyiran Lambeth 6.30 hTission Indian Asency 3.00 C. G. Lylc'ren ai18.79 t .t it 11.12 29.91 From l'iaste Disposal Fund: 9 .1`L Palm sprir;s printing, -Co. From -eneral Fundy Jim:y Co,eper 1.55 $orris Co. 21'63 Ha From Street Fund: Harold Z. Smith 5.6d The; Tex"rs Co. 9.76 Total - - ie"o3C.1S A demand of the Pnlm Springs Sporting; Goods Co. in the amount of ;�',;43.70 was delayed Pend-*Ln 'payment of 'their current lousiness license. A descend aces presented for consideration as to orhethe;- the Ci.t,;5* should desire to approve an increase in the salary of the Director of 'Recreation and r:pon motion of Councilman CLffton, seconded by Councilman pl;�.ni.re, ordering that Said increase by the City be deferred until action should be talen by the .ramrwpr and Hi;h School 3oards in aocordance with -Resolution Plo. '91 o the City Council adopte a'- the Council meetir- of February 4, 1942, vdPiich approved said increase subject to the participa.Licn of t'.ne School Beards, was adopted by unanimous vote. A deryand was presented for -the payment of ;�30.CO to the Mission Indian Ag;eno;, , being .the additional amount necessary to complete the fil.in fee for hhe lease of Section 1S z'or airport purposes. As previously requested by the Indian A.oency, P. fee of 11'6.00 covered only one year of the lease whereas it should have been Per the entire 25-year period vrhich at the rate of 6;,5.00 for the first j?500.00 and f 1.00 for each additional, a)500.00 or £racoon t'ner°eof brought the 39 total to ,}'56 .00 unless: the ;ross receirts of the airport should exceed '13400.00 in any one ,year in ,Thich case there would be an additional fee Of J;1.00 for each ';1,500.00 or any fraction thereof; 'iNercupon u�pan motion Of Councilman Shannon, seconded by CnllrIcUnq&n Cliffton, Resolutio r No. 90G of the City Council approving the payment of ` 30.00 additional as basic Piling fee for the airport lease was adopted by,the followin-; vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Idurray, Plymire, Pershing, Sharron and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. 1?bsent: Councilman Sox•um. Coii>r.ittee Reports; foards and Commissions Relations, Councilman Plymrire, Chairman: A recommen- dation was made by -the Coralunnity -Recreation Commission concernisi; the Desert Cirrus Corrmri+,tee lease of the b'ield `Club, sug1-estin, F. minimum payment of ?:1500.00 and one-half of the net prooeods, not to exceed ,)1000.00, and a dis- cus+lion followed which brought up the previous suac_esi;ion .from the Recreation Cornmiss_ion of a �p1000.00 l:�ase a„reement, whereupon a;)on motion- of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Shannon, ordering that the Recreation Corrnnission be informed that after careful consideratio,i, a lease of `r,1000.00 w,as believed to be equitable, was adopted by the followinE,, vote, to-,,rit; Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Pl mare, Pcrshir , Shannon and %''I<Zvor Boyd. rToes: None. Abscat; Councilman Sorum. A _reroimnendation. from the Community Recreation Commission that the Field Club lease by the City be extended .for another year was presented and a discussion `tool; place consideri-a,= the possibility of placing on the ballot .i'or the forthcoming election the purchase of the Il'ield Club without the necessity of a bond issue, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, 1 seconded by Councilman Murray that the Field Club be contacted requesting a years extension Lo cover the 1942-43 season ss heretofore and with reason- able Options, mas, adopUed by the f-ollowinr *rote, t0-71it: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Iv )rrey, Plyniire, Pershing, Sha,nron and Mayor Boyd. - Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sorum. A report of the City Planning Cu missica was read as 'nllows: "city Council: The anplication to the °oninP, Board of the Cit,T Planning Commission by St. Paul's in the Desert Er,iscopal Church for especial -pennit for the erection of cinirrh structure on the follov,ri.n^ described property was ;,ranted by a motion duly made, seconled and unanimously ca.rri ed i the _Westerly 100 feet of the Southerly 53.55 fleet of Lot 112 and the 7,esterly 100 feet. o.f the-Northerly 96.45 feet OfLot-113, - - - Morito Vista Tract, 3ook 1.2, pa;e 9, of Tkaps, eccrds o£ Riverside Couxxty, C.�,li-.'or^zin. sivncd; Fra.nr,9.s F. Crocker, Actium Secretary City Plaa�min,m' Comm n issio "� l'dhereupon upon motion of Councilman I'Iurray, seconded ')y Councilman Cliffton and unanimously adopted said _vormit .;.;as approved and ordered filed with the City Clerk. A rocovtmcndaticn from the City Planning Comnissi on cn.:cernin; the netition of Armand V. 'luronnot for rozcning of the easterly 120 feet of Lots 119 and 123 of I'Viorito 'Vista Trac-t was read as folloi%­: "C.it,,• Cnunci1: The petition of Armand 'ruronret For rezonin of ','re easterly 120 feet of Lots 119 and 123 of Morito Vista Tract was extended to 40 rover the easterly 120 feet of the following described lots: 111,112, 113, 111, 115, 116, 117, 113, 124, and 125 of lerito Vista Tract, as per map recorded in Book 12, page 51 of Turps, records of P.iveraide County. - and by motion duly mode, seconded and unanimously carried. the Comrsissinu reeomn,end.ed the mrantin; of a change of zone to 01 clossificztio_2 fez, said lots, vvhich are now in Zone 4-2. classification. This decision was reached bcoauee of certain information, 7arbal stalemeaats and letters, presented at the two hearings byW. Alvah Hicks, P-!r. Armand Turonnet, and others, which ;a.'ve evidonce that a compromise aZreemo& had been reached between the various property owners of ;he Msrito Vista Tract and that a C-1 classification met with the approval of the majority of 'she property owners in this traU most affected. (si.._,ned) Francis F. Crocker, Acting Secretary City Planning Coumisedo.n" Thereupon the City 1lttorney wars instructed to draw a, proper resolution for ,the notice of rnlblic hearing by the City Council. !i reconmendaticn from'the' City Planning Commission of amendments to Crdinance No. 75 was read as follows : ''City Council: The Planning Commission by motion duly mace, seconded and earried, recommends the CollowinS amendments to Ordinance No. 75: (a) To amend Sec: 1 of seid -Ordinance No. 75 by striking opt the present definition of "Family" n& to insert ther'cin a. definition of "Family" realint as follows : "One or norm persons occupying• premises and living separately and tndefendently of other occupants of. the same premises, ss distinguished from 'a group occupying a hotel or club. 1, family shall be deemed to include necessary servants .'' (b) To arend Sec. 1 of said Ordinance No. 75 by adding thereto a definition of "Duel lin; Unit", reading as follows : A room or g roue of reruns des Zned to be occ+api.ed by one family. Cc) To amend Sec. 1 of said Ordinance No. 75 by addQg W40tions for "Yda11s" and "Property Line ;afal.ls", shot definitibns to be in the same language, but d_sengaTed from the definition of "Structure" vVere, they are now set forth. - (d) To amend Sec. 22 of said Ordinance No. 75 to pvovide that the City Coinnission or its desi;nated agent in all cases open to doubt, shell determine by interpretation of the intent and principles of the ordinance which boundury of a. building site constitutes the front and sides thereof, for purposes of appl,yinr front and side lard regulations . (e) To amend Sec. 16 of said Ordinance P?o. 75 by repealing and striking, therefrom paragraphs (b-4) and Q-5) . No one appeared at either public hearing to protest any of the above charges as outlined. (signed) Francis F. Crocker„ hctinV Secretary City PlanrinC Commission" Tboreupor. the City Manager suggested that copies of the proposed amendments be furnished the Councilmen for their consi.deraQon and action was deferred until a. later meeting of the City Council. A ec,z�n2raica+ion from Rho City Planning Commission concerning the request of Ara 41 A. J. Jenner to concluct 'the business of motor sales s-1, 1.565 North Palr Caiyon Drive rca.s read as follows : "City- Council: The Planning Comitiissicn by motion duly nade, . seconded and carried, recommends that, by resolution of record the pity Council of the City of Palm Springs include in 2,one C-1 as a pormissible use retail aW-.oniobile sales as not being more obnoxious . detrimental than Lilly of the uses permitted as specifically outlined in the crdines_ce, provided that at any location where, automobile sales are coaducted, all requirements for Zone C-1 as set forth in the Lind Use Ordinance 1 No. 7.5 be fully complied with, includine no used. car business out of doors, no automobile repairing on '-,!is premises by anyone, and also no automobile repairin., on the adjoininLT premises by the person con- ductinm the automobile business . (si5ned) Francis P. Crocker, Actin, Secretary, City Planning Ccmmissior_" 'hhereupon upon motion of Councilman "Shannon, seconeed by Councilman Plymire, Resolution No. 907 of the City Council determining that said business of sell- ing automobiles at the location referred to is no morn obnoxious or detrimental than the enterprises and '.)usine.ss specifically set forth in ParRgranh 2(s) Of Section 11 of Ordinance 75, provided that, at any locai, or where ai,.tomobile se.les are conducted all requirements of Lind Use Ordinance No. 75 be fully collinlied with includi.nc; the requirerart that all used automobile business be conducted entirely within permanent buildings a nd not out of cloor= and also that there be no automobile repairing on L-he premises by anyone nor on adjoin- in; remises by the person conducten:; the automobile business, was adopted by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilman Cliff ton, 1Vlurr% , Pl,lrsire, Pershing, Shannon and hlayor Loyd. A reooirmenda.Lion from the City Planning Commission concerning the opening of -Vista de Chino was read as follows: 1 "City Council: The Planning Commission by motion duly made, seconded and carried, approved and extended the recommendation of the Streets and Eighways Committee of the Plannirm Commission for the operi.ng- up of Vista de Cini.no as follows: ,,that same treatment will prevail from intersection to intersection and in graain; it out that the north side be graded straight throu-r,h from intersection to inter- section and that grants from nroperty owners to north and south be obtained to raise width of street to accented standard of 80 feet." (si;ned) Francis F. Crocker, Actin; Secretary, City Planning Commission" ,nereupon Mr. G. K. Sanborn, member of the Streets and Hip-hwa.,ys Committee of the City Flanni.ng CoZsi.ssion, infer ed the li.t�r Council that this recommenda- tion would obli ate the lily to widen the entire street vrhich Would n:•eve to be a difficult task and suggested that, the easterly 'portion of the rcaderay only he opened rather than considering the widening^ of the street in i s entirety at present, whereupon upon notion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilmen Murray, and unanimously adopted, the matter wao referred to the Public 'Works Committee for invesi;igation and report. The City Manager started that the previous permit _,rented by the 7onirr: Board to construct an airport on Section 18 provided that any bui.ldiu,s thereon sherLld be subject tofurther applications and consideration, ,,,hereupon ur= Lf - motion of Councilman Fershin;, seconded by CounciLnan Pdurray and unanimously adopted, the City Clerk was in to apply to the Zoning Board for hermit to erect administration buildin;s at the a.irpo-t on Section 18 and that the filing fee :"or said application should be waived. The report of the Recreation Department for the month of February was present- ed, emnined and ordered filed with the Cite Clerk. 42 Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: A list of tine 'business license delinclUents -alas presented by the City Clerk and the Council was agreed that action should be taken promptly to collet" all outstanding license payments as presented with the m-ception of Pavtn's Trailer 1+lart i•,hich matter vFF.s .refored to the City Attorney for consideration. ^The title of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of PellSnr•irlgs appropriating the sum of Tiro Thousand Five Fundred Dollars for Ilse lxi Fromotion, Adver-tisin; and, Publi.city for said City Duri.n,.the Onrrent Fiscal Year.", intrcc..uced at a. meeting of the City Council '_Held February 201 1942, and then read in full, was read, send upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, the further reading of said Ordinance was waived- by the ' Following o-ote, to-wit, the affirma"bive votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, P1ynire, Pershing, Shaunon and Mayor Bojrd: uliereupou upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Porsh:iji, said Ordinance, being Orc]'rla-ncc No. 113 of i;he city of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-I%i'L: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, PiIurray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon and ➢4a,,ror Boyd. Roes: Slone. l'ibsent: Csun:•ilma.n Sarum'. The City !Jarmq-r re-ported the receipt from the Southern CJifornia CaS Co. of their fx•anehise parenent in the'afLoitrt of 161°GC.4:0 and a statement covering, paid pa-,Tment for the calendar year of 1991. G nersl, Cowmit"tee, Comlcilman Cliffton, Chairman: T]ie title of an 0_1-dirl"nce e ,ti6led Gn :;rc]inance of U City o :r^lm Sprir s : e ,iilatin,v Enterta.i_iusiir, in places vahere Alcoholic Beverages are Sold.", introduced at' a meetingof the City Council held February 1S, 19412, and tPien read ill full-, Tmc read, O.-ld, upon , mr;;tion �,ai Councilman -,hannon, seconded byCotirncilmo.n Posh;-ng, t,tc- I Iu sr"��• re',nci- ln- of said ordinance Was Nla.ived -by the f unaTLTLLelns vote,, "to-Tait, tile, affirmative votes of Councilmen Cli1`ftcn, riniire, Pershi.^„ >iurra,y, Shannon avO I' ,ycr Board. A niscussion then took glace concernin; thet srir,ge;icy of cer- tain portions of the above-mentioned ordinence uh1cln resulted in a,'-reoment that tille interpr'cctction of these rrortions oC t'ie ordinance would. be -Left to the dis- cretion of the Chief of Police; 7�aT ereupon upon motion of Councilua_, ,S.nnnrwn, seconded by Councilmmm rliffton, said Ordinance, b eiu,,� Ordinance No. 11,1 of the City of Palm aprincs, wa.s passed by thr:, i`ollovaing vote, to-wit: ryes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pershin-, Plnnire, Shannon and !�,I,cyor Boyd. 1Qoes : None. llbson . Councilman Sri.um. A- petition from the Tanner IlIotor Livery, Ltd. , was read as _rcl1csivs: "W'arch 2, 196? . "To "the City Council C.-ity of Palm Spriiv�s Palm Snx•i_igs, Calif. Gentlemen : RL: P�''CITT0N TO CPX ATP DTJS IT� CITY :.iilt�Vn�'F �Ie '-,oreby respectfully petition ,your Honorable Sod y to issue C, fi'•anc'ii'se or permit to the Tanner Motor Livery, Ltd., to operate a Imo for "tro7ns- __ potation of passencrs in ci.-Ly eervice in the Ci ,;s of Pa]..e Spri.n,zs, California.. 1L1ieIE A^_1D i,D-D__LSS Oi APPLICANT I Tanner Motor Livery, Ltd. 320 South Beaudry Los Angeles, California. NP a'E` 'M) A11>_1,rSS CF OFP'1U-,'RS Celia 14. G. Tenner'Pres deait 1100 South Lorain Road San 3,?arino, California. Charles H. Tanner, Vice-eras . 8: T.reacurer 3GC North HcCidden Place Lis ant,;eles, California Irthur E. Panielson, Secretary 17 North Luke Street Pasadena, California 43 P fICcPC.°E The purpose of this operaL-iorl is to furnish to the residents and visitors of Palm Springs a. local bus transportation in the City of 'Pain Sprin,Ts. PI'_Y,y;iC"L PROPEi.TY TO 3E USED 7 i,' THIS 1 1 22-:'^.sscnger Bus, Motor "To, 2554130 ROUTE' The prcposed route of this service is Prom a point ai, the rater- section of Palm Canyon Drive and Canebrake Road, e,,tending alor_g - Palm Canyon Drive through th,e main part of Palm Spring,; to the -intersection of Palm Springs Canyon and Ramon held; thence along Karon Road, or sometirles called Palm Sprint3-11dom Road; past the rield Clrb to the new eirpert. SCHEEULE It is proposed to operate a fairly frequent service through the main part of the City on Palm Canyon Drive, and coordinate this SerV_i06 with less frequent service to the airport. The eY_act nunber and times of these schedules to bo detertai zed by agreement between your Oody and the Opera.Lcr. T111 The fares to be char.gerl in this service to be d-^termined by mutual agreement between your Body and. i;he 0per•ator. We respectfully request that your Body ;Si.vs this application con- 1 s_d.oration and set a time and. place for F. hearim;, at which time the details of the operation can be dei:ermi.ned b;r mutual a.^ree- ment for the successful operation of this service. Lespectfully submitted, (signed) .3,i 0. Ti. TAi,INFR Vice-:resident & General �n:ager.n lnIliereupon, Councilman Pershing suggested that other applicants might also be interested and should be contacted for petitions shol,ld they so desire. 111r. John R. h. Chaffey, president of the Chamber of Cormriercc, being present in the Chunbers, stated that Tanner ifctor -Livery desires s,- temporary permit to enable them to start service as soon as possible that they may test the fe.:sibiliLy of the service durin ; the present season. Upon motion of Councilman 114urray, seconded by Council mar- Pli, ni re and unanimously adopted the matter was referred to the Franchise Committee _"or early consideration and recommendation with the request that other anplic2nts be considered . The il4ayor informed the Council that the lease on the new airport buil6in5;s is still incomplete as to details buL Lha- everything is bein; done to con- clude negotiations so th'st action of the Council may b6 _ullsidc,red Ss soon I as possible. Public Safety Connitittoe, Counoilman 6orura, Chairman: T➢io City Manager recomnended the ilmaediate purchase of three sirens to bc: placed at points where they will serve Lhe entire city as air raid vra.rninf0 s varereupon -- upon mol;ion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolu- tion Nd_ BOS of the City Council approvin.- the purchsse of one 72 h.p. and two 3 $:p. si.ro'as at a i;0t-1 cost of approxi:aately 1000.00, was adopted by 131e followin,jr vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Pltmlire, Fershi.ng, Shannon and hi,yor Boyd. Noes : None. Absent: Councilman Serum. A4 Councilman Cliffton sug�,,ested that the salary of the Chief of Police he i.n- creascd to �!300.00 per month in accordance vrith that of the Former Chief of Police; whereupon a- discussion arose as to the customary procedure of the I— IULana�er introducing all recon nendations as to sale.ry increases and upon approval of the increase by Councilman Shannon, Chairmen of Lhe Finance Committee:, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Fl7inire, Resolution No. 909 of the CiL-y Council approving the inarea.se i.n the s lorry of the Chief of Pelice. to ' 300.00 per month beginning Dllarch 1 , 1922, toras adopter by the fellowinl- vote, to-vi_t: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Dlurrey, Plyraire, Pershing, and S' ninon. Noes : r�l:.yor Boyd. Absent: Councilman SorLm. A communication from the Chamber of Commerce suTf;estinL,; the placement of a proposition on the ballot of the oo,nirIr election of a 15/ tar, �ssessiaona with proceeds to be used for advertising e.no. promotional purposes vas r=ae; b'✓nore- upon a discussion took place concerni.n- the 10—ality of such a proposition and upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Coun„cal-man Uli.IrfLon and unaniiaonsly adopted the matter was referred to the City Attorney with 1-'he requost that he unite an opinion for presentation to the Council. C omaciInt-La7 Shannon stated that the County .Dc'ense Counccil had adoe)ted a r,,sa1u- Lion requtasting the inmediate evacuation of all Japanese and other enemy aliens from Riverside County and sag,�;estin�- the City Council adopt a. similer resolu- tion, but no action vras tatcen by the Council. The City Manager stated that he is formulating a salary plan for all epartmenL's and requested that he be given any oug—estions as to salary chiange^ that Lhey mi^ht be included in this plan. Councilman Cliffton, referring -to 'Lis px•cvioLu} moLion, that the salary of the Chief of Police be increased, announced his ree-son -to be tha.t unofficial assurance had been ,iven the Ch:i.rf of Police at the Lime he was appointed agreeing to said increa.sc. following probationary term of office and DTmror 'Dowd stated that his vote against said increase vias act :in - nen;aLi.ora of the_ increese_ buL to the method in which it eras haridlad. Thereupon upon motion of Ccurxcilman Shannon, seconded. b?r Councilman I9urrsy, a.nd tmanimously adopted the meeting vas adjournecl to March 6, 19,2, at 7:30 P. C. o' clock. p Ci"by Clerk of Palm 6p cings, California. 3winutes OF Adjourned iee,ular Meetint- of the City Council of the City of Palm Spri,,2 s The City Council of the City Of Pal, Springs, California, held a ineetir;g at Lae Council Chambers, known as No. 4:80 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on "ri.day, 1Rarch 6th, 1942, at 7j30 'o'r„lock Y.TJi., pursuant to adjournmon't of 11 ro,-ular meotin; of I.kroh Q, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Councilman =.4urray: Roll Call: Present: Councilman Robert D. Murray Cit�,r Clerk Robert W. Peterson Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Coun.cil.ma.n H. Lavason Plymire Councilmen Frank T. Pershing Councilman Frank V. Shannon Idlayor Philip L. 13cyd - Councilman symond T.T. Sorter: There being lie quormm present, Ccurteilman iliurray by pul-�Ilr, annoy%�comcn , adjourned Une meeting to 7.30 o'clock P.M. , n,/-Toon(Dday�py, 16arrh 9th, 19d-2. City Clark of aim i�rin, s, CElli.iorm.a. 45 RE ntites o£ Adjourned Re�'ular Ty,oetial Of 'he Git„/ '�Ourcil of the City cf Pe.1ac SnrinP;s . The City Council of the City of Palm Snrings, California-, held a meeting at the Council Chambers, laio,ana as No. 400 North Palm Can,,on Drive, in said City, en '',4onday, Il2arch 9th, 1942, at, 7:30 'o'clu-,k F.I1. , pursuant to adjournment of adjourned regular -aeet_n of DIarch 6, 19/12. lie meeting was called to order by Councilman ylur,^ay: Roll Call : Present: Councilman 3obert D. n'urray CiL-y Cleric Robert VT. Peb-rsc;i Absent: Councilman Baca,. L. Cliffton Councilman H, Lsv.,scn Pl�miire Councilman ;l'ranlc E. Pershinf, Councilman Fra.n_l: V. Shannon Councilman ita;rmond 'v1. SoruLm PYiilip L. Boyd There being no 2uorunn present, Councilman Wfurray by public announcement, adjourned the meel-.i.ng to 7:30 o'clocI P.Al Weclnesdry, Idarch lltla, 1942. City Clerk of Fel;n Spri.n s, California. 1� iautos of Adjcvrned Re-ular 1'leetiw- of the- City Ccunoil oI the Citw of Palm Snrings. The Ci.t,r Council of the City of 'elm Sprin ts, California, held a -neeti.lig at the City Council Chambers, icnocm as No. 400 Nortr Pairs Cannon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, ]lireh 11, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , pursuant to adjour=ent of adjourned rs;ular meetiY)7 of March 4, 1942. The meetin^; was called to order by M yor Bo,rd, who presided. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Baron L. Cli-ffLon Councilman Robert, ;). Diurray Councilman H. Lawson Plymire Councilman Frank V. Shannon - Councilman Raymond I'll. Sorum Tlayor Ph- fir L. Boyd City Attorney Re,, k. Coiej,at:e City Manager John D. Lange City Clerk Robert W. Peterson ?'.bsant: Councilar-an Frenlc E. Pershin The followin dor:,ands were presented, exam .ned, and upon moticn of Councilmen Sharron, seconded by Councilmen Cliffl;on, were a.nprove�l and order- ed pz.id by warrants drawn upon I,he City 'freasiarer, by unanimous vote, to-twit, the aT'firmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, llurra-1,' Shannon, OlrIML grid Mayor 6oyd: From General P-aud _ _ 1'aL*a Snri.nms I''i old Cl,,-L, - - ) 100.UG Palau Sorin^s Sporting 43.70 Riverside County Health DePartmeati , 57.00 Louis & Fran rces .�auti�,llovri', '7 .17 From ,Neste Disposal Fund: „ 1e It 20.93 100.00 C ocm,d,'.tee reports : - 8oa,;-ds acid Coninnissions Relations Cc,m_ii;tee, Counicilnan Phnnir: , C haJ.cmc_n: Tw= ^nrrt,mplebed am-:ndme- , Gre7ir- v'rLce Tc. 7� ccontiaended by the Tit" Flerini2g Com_ni.ssior and presented to the Oita, Couz_c_1 at, its meeting; held arch 4, 1992,, ,Tore discussed, whereupon the Cray Llancger sit^bed that the City Planning C,oxmnis.sion a� 1nLeca,Led in re-considering severc of e raconniended, chin;des arel upon .notion of Councilmen S.Irnnosa, seconded by - Covi2cilm_tin Scru?a and unsnimoasly edopt�:d, said amenr'�monts �.,rere referred 46 liacic to the City Planning Coin i'dsi.on. Finance Committee, CoLlncilrnan S'ian�on, Clad n: Couneila:an Shannon, 4ha r- nmv oof t:he Franchise Ccion-ittee, reiuestec'.I that consi der- tio_i of hus t;rars- poi°'cation in the Cits be deft-rod a,ntil a later aaeetinll, of i{;')(-; City Council as a now pei,ition hod just been _�oceivcd and it was desired t;�fnt study he riven i"L bofo;•e presentation to tine Ci1-Y Council. i'ir. John I" Cha.f7"ey, being present in the Chambers, stated that he b elieved the sorvicd should be tried out ;'or at lcest as month during this season on a trial ba,-,i.s ;al.ich C;rould ne0e0 GStf."t:' the s"ta'.rt 111;" G:P ''-- 5t.'1.41Ce by L'10U:� i._i"1l 2C G:"1. i;s '0'ai2 vaonld be too short a time to 'pe_^uit a hene,ri g in acccrclance ¢ Lh rc•,ulanr p,-ncedure, it we.s sue^vested that the City Attorney consider ivrietlier ampora; y periait might be ranted. Gcnera.l Committee, Councilman Cliffton, Chairman: Upon the rer•ommendaLio:1 of the_City Eanai;er rmd upon motion of Cou-nci hilani. Cliii ton, scconced 'uy Council- man Sornm, Resolution No. 910 of the City Council approving the ap�,�oint:aent of Fu;ene, V. Sullivan as part time Jani.tnr �'or the Ciivy Of "ices, City" Court, C if i,spnsc.l Departrne;it as of FebruarTM 23, ."Ige2 at cuncil. Cheagbors and iaste Di ,r n salary of ;IIP45.00 P. month, was adopted by the following vote, t,0" it: _Ayes : Conncilrnen Cliffton, Ilurray, Pi-mi.re, Shannon, Scrum and ilazjor 33yd . 'Noes : None Absent: Councilman Pershing. Indian Lands, 3ea'lth and.' Sanitation Committee, Conncilma..n 2.1.irre,r, Cha. i an: Upon .recommendation of the City LZnaler and upon motion of C;ovnci.].� a_n Shemion, seconded by Council-ii^.n Serum, Resolution Idc. 911 of the City Coun.0il approving the return of David IVI"iller to replace David Carother's as Dri.vc-r for the Raste'Disposal Deptzrti:�ent as of February_23rd, 1042, at salary of ,�132.00 por 'month, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilman Cliffton, 'array, Plynnire, Shannon„ Serum and 1\'iayor 2oyd. ITaes v None. Absent: Councilman Pershing. - Upon further vecomaenda,tion of the City 2�1anager and upon motion of Cour.'-cil- man Cliffton, see'onded. by Council-non So-rum, Resolution No. 912 of the C-ity ^,euncil anprcvi.nn. the re',urn of DRvid Carothers to replace lSu2clie V. iuIliva,a as Helper for. the' Waste Disposal Depa.rtmeni as of Feb, ruary 23, 1942, at e, salary of ; 121 .00 per month, and term 1Lating the tem;-orary en,lloyment of Eu-ene V. Sullivan as of Fobruary 2", 1042, rra,s adopted by the followi:n,, vote, to-7vit: - oyes : Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon, Serum nn! Maycr Boyd. hoes : None. Councilman Pershing. n sit: Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorrm, Chairman: U00"L1 recoi,unenda- -ion of -the City I'�Lnzger and the Chie£ of Police, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman I:furray, Resolution No. 913 of the City Council approving the termination of the emplo,o.ent of', Ralph 'froutt as a police officer for the good of the Depeurtment as of Februa.ry 28, 19,12, was adopted by the following vote, to-vdt: Ayes : Councilmen Cl,ifftoiz, Murray, Pl,tmire, Shannon, Serum and P:Iayor RC«d. Noes': N c'ne. Absent: Councilman Pershing. Tlle-,reupon upon further recorr:lendatio_n of the City* Manager and the ChieP of Police and upon motion of Counc:iloran Serum, , seconded by Counoil;n2n Cliffton, Resolution No. 914 of the Uity Co"nn il, approvin" the a,ppoint- niont of Joseph C,ulin as Patrolman in the Palm Spr'i•i s Police De_oartmeat to replace Ralph Troui;t, a.s of 'Ill -1-ah 1, 1942, at a salary o:C i,160.00 per month, was adopted by the f'ollovring vote, to-w.it: Ayes: Councilmen Cliff ton, 114urray, Plypaire, Shannon, Soru�a and Mayor 3ovd. I`Toes : None. Absent: Cou_nciljaan Pershing. 47 The City nAInager recommended that the storage »lace for the Anil>ula.rce be changed from Denhan's U'araTe to the El ibli.ra_dor Saraae as the latLr,r i s open twenty-roue hours daily and it is of easier access at all Li-tes; w'_icrcnpon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pl,nnire end unanimously adopted, it was a.poroved that; the storage place for the ambulance be ch^ztl,,-ed from Denham's rars_ie to tI e Tll y."irador Gara,;s. A discussion arose as to whose. responsibility i.L mould be to ascertain that clean linen was prooiptly provided ^or the amijulaace whenever neoessar y and it was suc- gested that tho City Tanager confer with the Chief of Police to insure pro-or care in this matter and also that this item be :included in the ambulance reports of the Police Department. Again referri.nr; to the, Indian Winds and I;ealth and Sani.tai,ion Coim)Utee: 'ldorhi.n; draw Zgs and specifications for the health Center were presented and e:_an:i.ned �to- gether with a communication from the Welfare Section of the Palm Springs ''iJomanls Clul,, apnrovin;,_ the plans , 1rJhereupon upon motion of Councilman Clir^fton, seconded hy- C'oiancilrnzi 6o'nzia, iesolulion No. 915 of the City Council appr•ovin� said :olans end soeciT'ications as presented, and orderin;i that a notice inviting bads be pub- lished in the Palm Sprir s Li.meli- ht, a newsnaner of general circulation, printed and published in the CiN/ of PaI-n Springs, in its issuso of March 13 and _' arch 20, 19,12, and that bids in response thereto be opened by the 'C11by Clerk at tAe City Offices on April lst, 1942, at 5:00 o'clock P.M. , ores adopted Y,y the follov�ring vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, IPurray, Plymire, 6hannon, Sorwa and 'Mayor Boyd. Noes : None. .Absent: Councilman Pershing. Councilman. Cliffton stated that he beli.evecl_ the TIeal6h Ccnter Building be be an e: l-remel.y wall planned and practical setup from a suilctional standpoint and Councilman Sarum also -cormnended the work cf it�rs . Caroline 3. IIirks and ylr. John Porter Clark in the excellent vrorlc that has been done on +;he Hce lth Csnter plans. A;a.in reterrin_, to the Roar•d_s and Commissions 'elations Committee: A conmznica- - tion from fir. John V. Williams, Realtor, reouestintt oonfirnation that the business of massa�*e in e- contemplated structure on Lo-L 14, Palm sr,-ire,s Village Tract, he acceptable and included in Zone C-l: whereupon a=pon motion: rf Co„ncilman Pl}rra_re, seconded by Councilman Soren, Resolution No. 91S of the City Council determinin; that the busiiiass of massa; e in a structure 74-11ch may he erected on Lot 1.1, Palm Springs Trillar;e 'frost to be no more obnoxious or detrimental than any of the Lisos specifically set forth in Land Use Or•cinance No. 75, vra.s r[rlonted by unanimous vote, Ayes: Councilman liffton, Miurra.y, Pl,nnire, Shannon, Soruir_ and 'la;rur Boyd. -'Noes : Ilene. _ Absont. Councilman Pershing. A coimnunication from the Board of Trustees of the Palm Snrin[;s anion ii h School District concerning the proposed salary increase for the !:irector of _Zecreation which contained the following resolution, vias read : "The 3oa--d mrishes to e;-press its appreciation for lu7r. Taylor's work and also wants those interested to know that it is very willing, and prefers, to continue pairi:l; its share, .: r Ifs•. 'i'c_-,l, salary as has been done in the past, until the close of th,­ present fiscal 1 year, July 1, 1942. At that time, vhon the budget is made far, ne:ri. ,year, the Hoard w r ill consider su��,"J,ested changc;s in the present arr n?emeut." A, further eoimnunica.Lion from the Bosyd of Trustees or the Desert School Di.sf;rict, iacludin_� the followinZ resolution was also .read: "Resolved : That this Hoard regrets that financial conditions at present do net ms.11-.a adriisable an increase in t'.lo salary of any emplo;,•eo at the present time. "Ho-wever the Board fools t':iat the Recreation Program ;ias been and is beini; competently hanrlled 'and wished to express its appreciation Of 'th 7.S pi'a-rF,.T;l. " Thereupon the City 1&22a.ger rocomiended that the salar;r of Mr. Lowell ,Taylor, Director of Recreation, be increased in the mount of I'''! 5 .00 per 'moat'[ b,v tyre City and upcn motion of Councilman FI'Lro re, seconded by Councilmen Nurray,ion No.No. J17 of the City Cormoil anprovinc the increase in the: portion Oi' -I-,he salairy of the Director of heareation uaa.d by the City fi`c*n ;;.6C.b0 to 's"bs.0cl -rer month from March 1st, u-ouih June 30th, 1942, vias a.clopted by the followir,; vote,, to-h-it; rives : Councilmen Cliffton; Aurray, Plymire, Forum and >' ayor Loyd. Noes: Counciliraii Shernon. kbsent. Councilman Pershing. Public 7crks Committee, CciimuilEm Pershing;, Chairman: A recommendation of the Street and. i_;oliways Committee concerning the opening of Vi.ste de Chino i,c the effect that the North'er].+r lane onlz* be opened-at the Ares©rt brie and e;raded from Palm Canyotr -Drive VNesterly to the first street in Chino Canyon Mosa Tro.ct, rrahich work 'coirld. be accomplished by the Street Tiepartment with no outlay o;" capital , ,vas presented and upon the reconcnenrdation of the Public V,orks Co,mnitL , ) and. upcn motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman 1!iLlrrT:7 and u.naninbn;l;r ndopted, said recomoeridation vacs approved by the Cit?r Council. l Upon motion of Counciline.ri Shrrimacn, seconded by Councilman Cl�PfLon, Iiosolutioa .Vo. 913 of the City Council a.pprorirp acceptance of Vista Or Chino oui-t cl,dill cloccl,^ from 7Sa.acime and P]tt. Van Clccef and fron Fred and °'reds. Schulte b;; the City wens adopted by unani.mous vote. 711ereupon upon motion of C'oanci.1--roan Slia-nnon, seconders, by Cou_ncirlman :Iurra;j, R.,;so- lution No. 919 of 'Lh.e C it-- CouncI-1. . ecluestin, the COT)"ty Fcard of. Sui,erv;sors -bu cFncel the second instalLaent of toes in the on t=ta.c ,or',;ion of Vj t;ta, de Chino cleeded to the City BP. 1,tta Von Cleef' for a 0 -tract, was od.opted hj, .rcu2i.aGus vote. k :cmmtmi-cation i'rom Mr. R. t°(. Stanfield, Chairman oi' the Dive:^side County Board of Supervisors; 7ms rer;d, reni•estin�; that a nenv rcr.ol:ztion identical vdth one to he: adopted by the Count- op 'tiversi-d.e end the Ces:c'_�iella. 'd-�- r . �.'!a� � tc adopted. A discussion fallovred the rea'ing of s_.`..d , resolL ti_on enei a_c'oicn rqe,s deferred Pat il. a Iater meetir� of th.e City Connell. The City; .ilttorney presented P. r=„r,lu`eion coneernin,, 1,lrc i;o he held in recerd to tlae Iaroposed re-ola;silioaticn of zone fc.• th(, 1VCcr`ito Vista. !'Tact ,:rontaga un _alm Canyon Drive nab -upon motion of Ceuncil!nai.n .3orujie, scconc',ed y Counci.lrnan F'lyrrure, Iieralut, cia No. 920 of the City Cou.ictl P_l :in` 7Jed1.11.-,sc zy, !Ipri' 1st, 1942, at 3:15 oleloc': P.Pi, as -the ',our and No. aFG 1'Iorth Y^S,,r Canton Drive as 6he ;olrce, the came being the plane vrhere the City Corzncil holds its meetzags for llcaricir, on said proposed re-c:Lassiricat:i_on of zoiae b fore ('i �y Council wad orderi.n t}nt notice of said he,.,rirr ho publisliod "-in the T'alm i:neli lri,, a neti'rspa. >er of erlernl circulation, printed end_ publ'ishod in t-ae of Pohr. Spriljr,S, in its i,ss;,e of _ ^'i LS, 1942, viu.s ,clouted by the ^r;I.1.auliI�^ °• le _,..� �� . li oUll.CilLien C11fftOYS, 1P�U Y'rD y, ,i'l 1*ml re, Bhfl27P_on, :i�)rj1➢1 f,1r1 . Boyd. Pfoes : Prone. Abserrt: Co,?,zci]man Pe,^a fli.ny. The. Citt* i4 na_�cr recommonded 'that the City exercise i-ts opcio;i. of ro2evr. l for 1,he poried oP o>_2e,•yeer on the l.eflse of' the City OfCice's, tiIthich lease ins real, and upon arot.ioll cf Cou.ncilman uhallnor , seconded by Coiincl Lma.n (forum, ,lesoluL-i mi ITo. 221 ci c11.e Cit;r Ca_m;,i1 am chorizing the e..ecution_ of said lease by the %':a,lror e:.nd City C1e+-lc cn behalf of -!,he Ci-bv, for the period of On(" 'Tear u,_?or_ ti'ro terms stated in the lease FA-reement, was adopted by the folloivr ng vote, t;o-wit: Apes: Councilmen Cliffton, Miturracy, Sha,non, Scruin and Ma=�oi- noyd. Noes : None. Absent: Councilman F,:rsiaing. Co.cacilman P1,rili.re ."1ot voting. CouriciLmaxr Sorum was excused ead retired from the ,aeet,irr;. 3 sub-lease of poTtion of the Airport on Section I.B to L-he lrmer9. -an Airlines, 7:00. ,rTas read, mrhiah lease corers a. term of fifteen ee,ar,s herr-in,ri_nN° Aipj.il I, 49- 1942, and obligates the lessee to erect administration and subsidiary build- ing;; at a cost of not less than ;;,40,000.00 and Permitting the lessee to train personnel, repair and test Manes, construct and maintain a hangar and to mo.tre use of its air transportation system, r;hereunon upon motion of Councilmen Shannon, seconded by Councilman Plynire, Fe olu Lion No. 922 of the City Council authorizing the execution of the above mentioned lease by the Mayor and. the City Clerk on behalf of the City or Pala Cprio;s,subject to any changes that may be deemed necessary end approved by the '_Mayor and the City .:attorney, was adopted by the following vote, to-VU: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Ply iro, `ll)annon and Mayor Boyd. Noes : None. _ Absent: Gouncilme.n Pershing and Serum. An agreement with the American Airlines, !no., eoveri- ; the operation and mainteronce of the Pplm Springs Airport on Section 10 for a period of five 34 years was also read, said agreement permitting private flying instruction service, charter service, fuel sales, light repair end airplane storage; wlaereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Plyci,e, Resolution No. 923 of the City Council ontboriaing the execution of the above- meotioned agreement by the Mayor and the City Clerk on behalf of the Pt In Springs or one in the same substantial Porm warn adopted by the following cote, to-wit: Ares : Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, 21;,rmire, and 1' gynr Hoyd. Noes : None. Absent: Councilmen Pershing and Serum. The subject of pl.aein;^ aproposition on the ballot at i,he election on April 14th of levying an additional 152 tan for promotional end advertising purposes was amain discussed and the matter was deferred neudin^ further study and investigation by the City Attorney as to the legality of said proposition. 1 Mayor Boyd road a cormmnication from the United China _relief Association re- questing the appointment of a 10001 citizen to act as Chairman On a. Committee to raise r1500.00 ,:or use in Chinese relief v.ork; whereupon ;Jars Priscilla Chaffey, being present, volunteered to Lead the campaign. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman 8haivion, seconded 11 Councilman Murray and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to rriday, Wch 13th, 1.942, at i :00 o' clock A.K. City Cler;_ of 'almngs, California. hinutes of Adjourned Regular Meetip, of the City Council_ of the City of Palm Springs . The City Council of the City of Palm 'Mprings, California, held a meeting at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, it said City, on Vriday, :march 13, 1942,- a.t 8:00 o'clock A.M. pursuant to adjournment of adjourned regular meeting of Marsh 1.1, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bond, who presided. Poll Ball: Present: Councilman 'flacon L. Clirfton Councilman -Robort D. Murray Councilman Prank V. Chamcn Mayor Philip L. Boyd - - - - City Attorney Noy a. Colega6e City Manager John D. Lan le City Clerk Robert W. Petersen Absent: Councilman H. Lawson Plymire Councilman Frank N. Pershing Councilman Raymond ill. Serum 50 The City Attorney presented several decisions concerning the le ality of lovyin additional tag' assessments by the City for promotional and advertising' purposes . Councilman Plymire arrived and participated in the meeting. The main points in -the decisions presented were that such a proposition could non, be submitted at any but a, special election held solely for that purpose and that a tyro-thirds affirmative vote ims required. It nre-s surgested. by the !"layor tha'L- such a proposition should originate from prive.ter ci'cizens rather than the _ Council, vfllereupon Mc. Harold J. Ilioks and 1dr. John Fi, E. Chsffey, both 'being present in the Chambers, took part in the discussion and e7gpressed their desire to circulate a. petition to bring the proposition before the, people in a special. election which petition would require the signatures of 16ya of the rc istered electors of the City. No Further action was taken by the Council. Nls.yor Boyd stated that Mr. Cecil Isenagle, local finna er of Tamaer Inoter hi.nery, Ltd., had in.Ponrled him that unless his petition to sLert a bus service vait;hin the City should be acted upon o''rc-rtly it would be too late to start e-ny such Service during this season. Councilman Shannon, Chairman of the Franchise Conenittee, informod the Council thra.t the petitions of both 2as:Ler '_,Motor L:-very, Ltd., and Ntr. L''do.r PrcCoubrey to institutes bus service were I;ao indefin to to pormit a recommendation from the Committee. It leas stated 'that lair.' ''?aCoubrey vas not interester! in operating a bus' semi.lce for the .remainder cF the current season and. tha.'e Tanner Mo'cor Livery, Ltd.. could start service immedi.a'.-sly ac they have a bus available for that purpose. Councilmen ClJffton telephoned ',o Hr. 11'!r�Coubrey to obtain hi.s roact;ion concerning the matter a_(] it dovrlopod that I4;-. IlicCoubrey is interested but could only furnish a bus which v:as Formerly used by the Glacier National Park and. ;his via-9 thought to be unsuitable io- serv,ine in Palm SprinE;s. Thercupon upon ?Lotion of Councilman Shannon, seconded b�j Councilman Clinton, Resolution No. 924, of the Cib, Cotlnt;il granting is temporary permit to TenrLer N[otor Livery, Ltd. , to institute smi na.ilrLain e motor bus service vri.thi-a the City limi-Ls of Palm Springs continuiv— thoci 11 June 30, 1942, and waiving any Fees beyond the ordinary business , license for such eneration, was adopted by the Following cote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Shannon. and Ynyor Poyd. Noes : None. Absent: Councilmen Pe-shim and So-um. rPIliereupon u-ron rnotion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilmen' I:Srl-ray end. unanimously to 7:30 o' loc adopted the meetin; adjourned - ck P.;4., ;,larch 10, 1942. ^ City Clark of Palm Springs, California. Minutes of Adjourned ltcgula.r Meeting; of the City Council cF -L-he Oit;,r of Palm Springs. The City Council o*" the City of Palm Springs, California., held a meeting et the Council Chambers, knovrn as No: 420 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on YTednosday, -,larch IB, 19^2, at 7:30 o'clock P.SI., pursuant to adjournme'trt of adjourned' regular meeting of .yarch 13, 1942. The mee-Lin Tas csllod to order by liifinyor Boyd, who presided. Boll Call: Present: Councilman !Baser_ L. Cliffton Councilman Rober'L D. Murray Councilman Prank V. Shannon Councilman F.r,ank-E. Pershing HTaz.or Philip L. Boyd City Manager John D. Lange Cit,'- Clerk Robert W. Peterson. Abs.,nt: Council-isan H. Lnr!son Pl-mlire Councilman Ro. rnnd P,I. Sorum 51 Drafts of the minutes of the nieetinl,s of the City Council Lsld February 23th and IA4areh Ath, 1942, ha�Tinli,; been d.istribn'tec! amn n- the Pevoral i.ounci line d, were presented, corrected and approved and ordered copied_ in -the Mlinute _3oolc. Corarai�,;tee Reports : - -- - Iclddisn Lands a-nd Health and Sanitation Cormlitteo, Councilman Pl}rmire, Chairman: The City l,'z.na.ger informed the Council that several mirrr cheTIEcs in the facili- ties area sub-lease and the oneraticns and maintenance a,.reement with the Aneri,can Airlines, Irc. for the airport on Section IS 'lad been nu!-Sest,ee'. Councilman Plymire arrived and participated in the prccoedin,�s of the meetinS. In view of the chan�es in tl-iese nCrecinents it arcs proper that the former resolutions of the City Council vvhich authorized the c-cecution of the lease and agreement be rescinded, vthererpon upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 925 of the Cit,r Council resri-nc'.ind l.esolnticns Nos. 022 and 923 of the City Cc tx ici-1, adopted at a meet- in, thereof held .47a-rch 11, 1962-, ivas :adopted '.-i�r file fcllowinm vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliff+on, Murray, Pl ,mire, Pershi.no, Sbamlon and blayor Bo„d. noes : None. Absent: Councilman Somas. Upon motion of Councilman Shalmma, soc(Dndeci by Councilnun Pershi_nT, Resolution Plo. 9.2C, of the City Council authorizing execution of : sub-lease by the Nacror and City CleL on bohalf of blip City,, po-mi he Airlines, lne., to constrct and deliver to the City- cortain buildLi,)-c e,nd facI1i_ties cn a portion of the Airport located ml S-_ction 13, ih_ return for use of same -�nc'_ of the a.djacenb portions of Ito Airport for a ner;.od of f Lf,,ii zrears, eras adoi'-e? b;;r Lho "cllol,�j-u1� Tote, to-u!t: l_; es: Coiancilinen C7.ifftoi7, I!�Iu.rrc.y, Pl;;niiro, P�; ehin_r„ 0ha��,on snrl &7Is;,or Foyd. IIR,; s: N,:ce. i.bocrit: Coun3ilyaan Sorunl. 1^herou on upon motion of Coux7ci lii!ail .fi,-•rayr r P p ceeonded I: C cunci_man Yershirtf., Peselutio-a Nc . 927 of the Uity Council znthorizinI .:_,.,,,rti,,m of an ;reenleut by -L-he lj: ; or and City Clerk on be;hal£ of the Cit;;, enti'r,1in� .ancricali Lj -Iiixeo, Inc. -�o operate end mainLLa.in t'.co Airport located on Section 10, was a.Copted w 'he followirl- vote, th;es' : Councilmen Clip"ften PYurra� Fl- -,situ ,;lir; Sia.,, , - ;, , , 'i i-non said Alayor Boyd. Nees : Kone. Absent: - Coltucihr.an-Sorer. - i•inexice Comln1 z,tes, Councilman Shal7non, Chairman: The i'hnaSer submitted a. rcques' from t'ne�local Defense Cor;;aci1 t1,at aoproeimatnly �,200.00 be appropria- ted. for medical supplies for the local eiaer-enc,rcasu, lt•; stat:ionsp whercuoon 11DOn motion of Councilman Cliffton, secondc-:d by Council _an S;],cicnoa, Resolution No. 928 of the City Council anprohria{,ir a sum nq',, tc er_ceed {7200.C�� far x;iedicn] suppliea, ,m'a,s ad.opteu b,, the rollowinS cote, to Ares : Conncih'ae-1 Cliffton, PZurra;T, Planira, )cr,,h:i:cS, Shannon and I:ht Tor Boyd. Nor,; : None. A.bFcnk,: Ccrroilman Serum. Pn'Slic safety Committee, Counciljmn Sorcun Chaiirman: Up,)-, mo-',ion of Cou..ncilme.n Cllf_ i,on, seconded by Conncil�an Pershing, kesoluLion PIr. 929 of the City Council I,_aatin permits andwa.ivin, a.pplica i_o.-n fees w'd License tales "Lo the Ninth Anm;el Desert Circus Commutes for dances to Le held at the Falrr Sprirps L?oller Bmo l or, lllarch 27th, 1942, and ea file Club ore ,J,_rch 20, 1922, vras adopted by the followin; voi;o, to-vit: Ages : Councilmen Cliffton, hurray, Ply, rire, P,-- ;MnS, Shanoon and 1layor Boyd. Yoes : No'tie. Absent: CounciImaiz Sorun. 52 Upon motion OP Councilman C1iffLon, seconded by Commnl l,aan Pe.rahirl„ lu:eolution No. 930 cf the City Council wai­vi n;; license ta?ces for concessionoiires of tho lvi ath Amiva.1 Desert Circus Committee one^ai_ing TTi Ll1in t e e,i 7 esu! o o£ he Field Club grounds', in1as a,'.opted by the follomri'i, robe, to-v,jit : —es: Councilmen Cliffton, "ii1•�^e.�,r, Pl,jmiro, F'c-rshilr�, SliFuuaon e.nd ?•'iavn.• _30,70. _ Pioes : None. !lbsent: Councilman Thoon Diction of Councilman Pershin,o, seccrded b-r Councilman C7i'2-bon, Rosolu- tion No. 2K of the City Council grant-InM a permit to the Nliiith Annuc.1 Liesert Circus C=ittee Por a parade on Fatn Canyoc, Drive on Hareh 27, 19,1:2, a .s adopted by unanimous cote. Public, Wox•ks Coxinsittec, Counci;.rnen Perching, C`io-Irman: CO�L''lcilman "crchin1 ia[,I-odu'ced a, recc'uiaenda,tion from tie Street Superinte%sdent c:,n_ca nin Lhe 1%..vinp, of the entraneo to the achni.nistxaticn T�,uildir_,;s at the new zLispm•t and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councils.-.an Cliffton, L{esolution ITo. ti. 932 of City Council aut'norizin; the lurch se o ravel in on erzoctnl; not to eaeeed : 250.00 for the paving of thn , cntrs,nae to the aJJriinistrerl;ion wild-. ings i I work the County ;Fill 7articipate, was arcont d by the fn1 lowin; vole, to-svic: .Ayes: Councilmen t'lli'lt.on, 39.urra.y, Plymire, Pershinc;, ' Shannon and 3o;,ra. No c,s : None,. Absent Counci.lmem '5orum. A recomaon(f&UIcn mras 'made by +he ihablic ' orhs OonnniLtec re _a..rr5i.ri," t.La oiling of ':-hc road leading to the Airnort and statin- -La the Country has agreed to nay for the oil if the City vroulcl make an appropriation to purchase oil for Lhe stccl- pile; -whereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing;, seconded by Councilman 611a;rnon, ?osolution No. 933 of the City Council uulhorizio,; 'he o.ppropriatinn of an anuluit, not to evoeed -�150.00 for the purchassc r, scid oil m�+.s adopted by the Collosuin% -role, to-wit: - - eyes: Ooaancilmen Cliffton, lurra,y, Plymire, Fershin;', S}•;a,n,on and I'Dayor. 3 oLyl. Noes : hone. - AT)sent: Councilman Sorrnn. Cconicil.mun Pershing• requested 2n op-irrl on from the City Co_ntir;11 c(Dncerr,_ng tho usage of City equipment and llerso,mel durin the slar;k s,;L,n1 er :nnnth-, :'or tI:e pa.vi.ng of streets as requested by properLynv7crs, and upon moL-ion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Pl--mire, that; street worL- l:)e "mde-rheil-en ,.,Then -Llae CitI equipment ;a2.s idle, ,.viad work to be campleteci :in order of ap;,,l.icatien and upoa :Ja,7n'Lent in full for the cost of oil red s�uip- -uexst nvecltiead by said propert,• os7zo'rs, vre.s adopted blr the iollomr-in ,,, vote, to-anrit: - Ayes:- Councilmen Cliffton, D4urray, nl�rmire, Pershins, Sharron and l4eyor Board. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Sorum. Councilman Pershing $.nforrae.d tbe Council that the :Public "io.rla Co,[q-T tee is desirous of startiilp, a n1u•sery to consist oP any plants or euttine;s ,--fgi.cn peolrle care to donate for propagat:icn Jurin,• the sv m',er and :('or Future nlanti_2- in street beaus;ilination. An opinion fram the City Attcrney Concerning• +,)ie proposed Ib;! mx assess- ment for promotional and a.dverLisi.ng purposes vial read, b ein in ePfcct,_ - _- a, con.E'ir_rna.Lion of his ,verbal opin ion as stated at the Crnmcil meeting held ➢ arc1� 13, 1942. A discLission lollnlraed Tis to t?te ea.rlieat dote possible r iich this proposition rii. ht bc- °cut to a cote and as to t1,e necessar.r' 1iulalicity, and no official aetior, being talcen by t11e Council, the-sv tLer vres deferred peicdirw receij,L of further information as to ie�a1 r•e;ui'resaenLs. '.Giereupon upon motion of Council_ne:n Shannnn, seconded by Councilman GIIPftcxi, 0-id Imanirnnuslsr adepterl, the meeting adjourned. to Saturday, is'- 21, at ,:00 o'oloc_k A. 'i. C�TLTI er.c os 7aLi 3pri7lgs, 2raT_�criiia 53 Minutes of Adjourned heJular Meetir., 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. 430 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Saturday, March 21, 1942, at 3:00 o'clock A.M., pursuant; to adjovronent of adjourned regular meeting of =March 13, 19,12. Meting was called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Robert D. Murray Councilman H. Lawson Plmire Councilmen Frank D. Pershing Cuuncilma.n Prank V. Shannon Crn inc iLiman Raymond P^,. Scrum Major Philip L. 3oyd City Attorney Roy A. Cole gate City- Manager John D. Lange City Clerk Robert W. Peterson An announcement was made by Mayor Boyd, statini: that he mould net he a candidate for Major when the new City Council takes office in AprQ. He emprossed his appreciation Car the confidence placed in him b7 the Council during the mast and his desire to cooperate as a Counc lr:ian Burin„ the Future. The discussion of a proposed 131 tax assessmenh for m-oAntion end advertising purposes as continued from previous Council meetinTn and included the reading of a copy of a letter from the City Attorney to Mr. Logis Burke, Attorney for the League of California Cities, requesting his opinion as to the laZality of the proposition. The question of a petition was again brought up as well as the possibility of a special election in the near future= with hr. harron Pinney, Earl Coffman and Tom Lippe perlicipatin; in the discrsricn. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pl;m!ire and unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was requested to draw an ordinance and the necessary papers to provide an enabling act for the contin^acu.s levy of the proposed additional taw for a vote of the ,people at a special election. 11r. Ray Tomlcins, bein.r present in the Chambers, infors,nd the Council that he had recei ,ed his appointment as Chief Petty Officer in the Ifavy and requested that the Council tare any action possible for the erasure of his ringer prints from the records of the Federal Bureau of Investi., atio,-i which wefo recorded several joars a,e when he was arrested and, finjor printed by the local authorities for non-payment of business license tax. t_ letter verifying P4r. Tomkins' appointment was read, and upon motion of Cow,oiLnan Pem•shi>>g, seconded by Councilmen Cliffton and Plymire, and unanimously ad(,,rr6ed, it rras ordered that the Chief of Police be directed to request the FeCeral Bureau of i_nvcsti- Zation that their records against Mr. Ray Tomkins be nullified. A license agreement between the City and the 00h Annunl Desert Cirans Committee permitting its use of the Field Club ;rcsrds on March 25, 26, 27 and 28, 1002, in consideration of the palnnent of >,;1,000.00,/T)a u re ad, notion of Councilman Shannon, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution .To. 90 of the City Council authorizing the execution of the above-montioree agreement by the bnyor and the City Clerk on behalf of the Oi.ty of Palm Springs was adopted I by the followiny vote, to-wit: Ares. Counr.ilmen Cl:i.ffton, Murray, Flymire, Pershing, Shannon Serum and Mayor Boyd. Noes : None. Absent: None. Councilman Plynire announced a victory Fiesta co be held April 11 and 12, 1942, which will include an exhibition by the llth Cavalry Corps of the United States Army. As the proceeds of this event will benefit both the City and the Canteen of the llth Cavalry, the Chamber cf Cormerco Cunrittee in charge of ovents requested the use of the Field Club grounds for both aforementioned Oates waivin; the payment of an; fees; whereupon upon ,notion of Councilnon Pl,ymire, seconded by Councilman Shannon, and unanimously adopted, the City ittornoy was requested to prepare the necessary papero • rant.i"S the use of 54'. t:ie DieId ('Inb ,,rounds !%'iLhout fee as iaentio_ied above. Jpon _motion of Co"•aacilr,.an P1 nai:-e, seconded by CouncilLoa.r �:'aifl'ten, l'a,cD-i on No. 9 u o the Ci;Ly Connor_ -rantir_ hermit ';o t'te Cher'ce of Corenerce for a ado oil Polm Crn,Tcn Drive upo,i April 11, 1'DM=2, r s unanincusl the foll.owvinl, vo"C".e, to-„rit: t'�e - "itrcai;ioe votes of Coiincibrren Clip"icon, IRsray, lhpn .rc, i-erc nag, uLLLLnll Oil UC'-odo '3"xld '1'rL-"-cr bo"rd T!IaOounon upon rioticu of Co"n ilnca C.'li£ftoia, seconded 'lry Coo-tr_',i]-,.nn P1y: ire o.'nd t1our1imoUS1;,1 'dCClAcd, the 2ieetin adjourned to Thu_-sdny, 2.0, 1042, !�-l; 00 o'claok A .ILC. � 1 Cit.; Cler', of LEJ,,,�i:� ��', Csli."Oral1a. Llinntes of Ad,ieurned 11e,uiar iLect �� c = i,he Cit}' Council of the rf l'al �i 3pri".'ags. The Cit;r Council of the •Citzi of PcLn Sprjjr,s, C,11fornie., head ,:LeelIi- nt the Council Charn'xers, la'romn as No. 180 Nor"ch Pal.a ComronDrive, in „e.id Cii;�,-, on '[".1ilrsclay, 1'L,.rch 26, 19,12, at 8:00 nr olodn ='.. _i. , pu^;.uc_nt to ac jL,vtl`n,een.L of adjourned regular meeting of ld' ,rch 21 , 1-1 . The moetirug ,;.-emu: called to order -icy P:,evcr Boyd, ,Mho ureai.ded. fell Call: pr•esellt. Councilman Bacon L. Clifften Corsticilnan "ftobe-. , D. lalurrr,y ' Co'anci-imam L. Lawson :'i rmire Council„tan :Frank F. Pershin - Council-a n Frank V. Shannon Counci_JT�,n YE'nrmcud M. Scrum. Major Phi lip L. iicpd '1 7, Ittnrne"r Rov nle a'Le City Iianit er John D. Lange Clcr',= 3eccrt 1-;. Peterson A demand "vas presented for the ma,-aeiit Of .p141.25 to 1Ir. Ludurit Drer,meoller, this ancraut boinS, sala.r,,, pa vmcnt due ':"Lira from b'Lsrch lst i;11roJ1,'L ?'l^:•eh 2C, 1J^-2, i;he d"o:tc of h.`_s resi,nation as Sergeant for the .olive Dnpartment, and upon rsuLior- of Cnrucilnan S1,;;_nnmi seconded r)y Cc+..ne.i 1.iiia"n Cliff icon, '�c:Ad e.l"wp:•oveil e.nrl crclei•cd paid by ,Tarrant ekmL vm upn_ 11ie C`_tr,, Tr2osurer by un-nimou.s vo'.e, ;n- t , Glee affirlan-Give rotes Of Co1JIlCi Laen Clifftin, "_'nrrayy Pl-Tail_c, Sor^.mr and I'IezTor 3c,Td. A discussion v,'as, con"tinued from previous meetiL­gs of the Co=anvil concc •:�i ne, nroposed 15o tax rate for advertising and promotional purposes„ PIT. John C; P. Chaffey, 1'r esi;lent of Tals Springs "ulre.nbei of Ccnanercc, b Gin, _resent in tho Ch-erabers, informed the Council that the Directors of 'P,ho C2iai,bDcr of Commerce had decided to asithdraoa their suggestion of the oropositien as the Chamber had no riesire to pursue or suF;est -;ny course that wG-'.ld ',ause such o. roact"ion as been evidenced in this instance. 11.r . FranL Cutler, c,lao bei-,i; nresent, "filed a petition si­iecl by apprro:'cin:ately 200 hone o)-.iors in Palm Sprir, protestini- the su-,"ested pronos:ition as being un- fair and remicsting that no urt2er consideraticr be riven to a. spa' ia1 e1_ectian fol. -L1lat 'purpose a'n.d various other citizens voiced their oral 'orotes'ts in addl.ti Gn I to the: petition. !'Ar. Tom Lipps stated his minion to be Clio-t LILe subject mas Ao ('he business of the honi© 011rnors at this time but came under L're province ,end responsib.ilit,-- o:f the Council to Mace the parohosition on a ba'lA of for a l;e.neral. t-o-Le of tho people. - Hayor ,Boyr? samna.r'ized Lhc discussion and ❑ta,teJ. that lie ,;v.s m,,re the Con-_1.1 had. no desire to participate in ,any action that might bring abort ia. di saf'reeraerrt o.f' the -.recdle, -,Mncreu.00n.- the Ci L,T Autorney sugges"i,ed a resolnticu 'Da v r'npted nrurccs- ing• "bn.e decision of ',:he Council, atnL' upon ;notion of Councilman Clif.Fton., seccrded by CoLlzciLaan JOr1Lm' 3esolntio_a ye. D57 of Lhe City Council d6ter12i11i.rL" 111" : `no setion be taken in, the Ci"Ly Council on the furt'cer lerrr of "ta,: for advertisin e.nd 1'Lromotional purposes unless or until it received s.n ln4tiat ve i)otri' Liou .r<nn local Oi'il iLF,]lE, 'was ad GptP,ii u;✓ the fO11 C1'71_7(_' v0"LC, t0-li7t: 55 Ayes : Councilmen Cl` 14m•r9y, Fl;,mire, Y„rahin�, Shannoli, Serum and HK-t- or BoA I - Noes : Nor e Absonr.: Noce. A re!'erence eras made by 1.1ayor Bond aoncernin_- the posoibiliLy of rniltita-ry activities aL Ube nel'r Airport on Section 10 and '!Poll '_is scion the nieetin_0 stood recessed until 3:00 o'clock P-is?. this da,,_ for the purpose of piv; nr consideration LLo Mie nei-a -.irport dcvoloplilents . The Hour of 9;00 o'olocl- P.lr, Navin,; arrived i:be =seeti1 ,• was al;ain celled to order by S,layor ,Jo-Yd. hc1-1 Coll: Preseut: . Coomcil-,cr Bacon L. :;iif£tox� Councilman Tlobert D. 117urra,y Councilman H. Lawson Fl,,mire Councilman Frank u. FershinP Ccuncilman Franh V. Chanr?on� Councilman 1'ahmcnd A':. 5orwa T'I;w.-or Plti Lp L. Do�d Cit-T Attarnoy Roe Colehate City Hanap,or John D. Lame City C1er1_ �ohe.rt 1''r. Peterson The Cotr_ ci.1 h2vi.rig duly considered a ronueat of Li eut. Col. Vlrn. J. Foe- of t1le Uiiited States 11Tasine Corps and Lieut. Com. C. A. i'�jjyto of the United S-gates PTavy Ehat the City relinquish all title to the - *_rport on Soctiori 16 in ,favor a" the Unii,ed State;. Marine Co-.,s Per the perooso of es Lablishi.ne a base thereon and haw diso,ssod it t:ierouThly mrhilc in recess to Find that [,k. i:unediate action was -Locossary a,id also havin;, reoeivel a letter from `Ir. b- iiollis R. Thompson, 'ice-i'resiricnt of -the American uostir teat -L-he Ci-L-y include in,i-ts a.ction_ on -the Airport t_,at t; In he ncrican, Airlines, Inc., be allcomd to use the la.ndine; .i.eld and maintain essential iacili.ties at the Airdrome fee thai; ourposo; a. reseluLion drawn by the Citt* alit Gol"ney was read and it ba,in- a7reeable In form and cc_ltent to Col. Fo and Cum. '5u yte, upon motion of Councilman Clifton, secondod by Councilman Sorlun, ,lesrlution Ea. 9C6 of the Ci -,r Coanci-1 a;,reei:,p to relinquish any and. a, I! right;, ti_Lle and i_,-terest in the Pahr ,Sprim s Airport on Section 18 to the IG vy Department for Elie purpose of r Marine Coros Airdrome only and that in considerKtion Ehoro£or the Ci U,, of Falr: Snri-1-o be o^id tee reasonable worth and value for such transfer and be relieved of all esisbin; obli,,at-ions, requesi,i-nq that scheduled cGrO1 ercial airlines be a_Llotic�:�' to use the landing £^cilities and maintain essential f,.oill-ties at the ' inlrome for Viat purpose, ,Ind requestin'� that the United Stz.tes -£>ari_ie Corps return the Airport 6o the Citu 'nr civilian use at the termination of tLe national emerTency was adopt- ed by the £ollowinl-I vot(,, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, I'cr.�hinn , Shainon, Scrum and .Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absent: Yone. The opplicati-or. of Pdr. R. (Cuco) `,alazar for a permit to eondo.ct a public. dance to be held by the Me-i-can Colonrr in Hie Plaza on -,arch 918, 1942, and a rec;uest that applica:tict,, fee and liconse tax be waived because no adni.ttance I ees will bo nhar ed, were presented and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, sEconded by Councilman i'l,,mire, Rr)solution No. 93S of tcie "ity Council Zrant- in said permit and waiv:in, said fee and tax, subject to the v;ritten app-reval and endersenent of this Banco by -the Ninth r_nnu.a.l Desert Cire,-is Covmittee, eras adopted. by the £ollowin.Z unanincus ,rote, to-uTji the affirmative votes C.e , �0 n , , t or Boyd. Thereupon upon notion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Plymire, and unanimously adopLed, the ,:aee-tinT,rras adjourned. City Clernc of Palm Sprin";s, California. 56 minutes of Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Palm Sprints. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held the regular meeting for the month of April; 1942, at the Council Channbers, known as No. 480 North Palm Cannon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, April 1, 1912, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , the said day beirC the first ?&nesday rf the said month of ipl i1. The meeting eras called to order by Mayor Boyd, who presided. Invocation by Councilman 1',-urra.y. Ro11 Call: ='resent-: Councilman Eacon L. ClIffton - Councilman RVcrt D. Murray Ccuncilvan Frank V. Shannon Counc,iLnan Rasnond M. So_•um - IJayor Philip L. 3u��c City Attorney Roy W. Colaga.te .City Manager Join D. Lange .City Clerk Robert W. Peterson Absent: Coi:nr,ilman 7. Ia<wson. Plnn_re Councilman Frank E. Pershing - Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City* Council 'field March 11th, 13th, 18th, and 21st, 1242, having been distributed among the several Councilmen, were presented, corrected, approved and ordered copied in the Ki.nute gook. Upon notion of Councilman. Shannon, seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 939 of the City Council transferring the stun of Q550.00 from the Geinerai. Fund to the Street Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, ]Murray, Shannon, Scrum and Mayor 3o' d,. ' Noes : Plone. ,Absent; -Councilmen Plymire end' PershinC. The City Treasurer' s report for the month of Arch, 1912, was yrospnted, en- smineud and ordered filed with the City C1cr1_ The 'alla,,ri-.i^ demands were presented, examined and audited, and upon motion of Councilman Shnnon, seconded ty Councilman 71iffton, were approved and ordered paid by warrants dravm upon the City Treasurer, by unanimous cote, to-,+i.'c, the affiPmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, lhrrny, Shannon, Soru'ni ald. -;cat-or o;nl: Frost' General Fund John D. Lange „50.00 Guy Pinney 150.00 Po; 0. Colel .t-e 1.15.00 Roy A. Colegnte 35.00 C. J. I3urket 175.00 John Sprague, Jr. 73.00 J. F. Davidson 10.00 Nathan H. Sasson 60.00 Robert W. Peterson 190.00 I{ay L. ,Simons 100.00 - Winifred C. C'_iap+non . - 130.00 Lowell Taylor ^5 .00 ?�o,rrcy V. Hayes Tao.r r0 Euge ne V. Sv.l.li.van 4.:.00 From Street Pund: G.�Ii. Sanborn 200.00 Phil Ga.rdella 132.010 Joseph Landeffer 120.00 Henry Lots 100.00 From Conar,n1 Food C. J. 3000: 50.00 Lowell Taylor 30.00 Lillian Leonesio 225.00 Phi l K7 spar K .00 Orville 3i1•ham 130.00 C. V. Lnupp i.00 Sruno Leoresio ,.00 Robert -Tonnes E.00 57 G. T . 1; .1',o;n 71.00 IP�r-,eth Cuild 3.00 i ruld ;',rich .00 Earl Gc=1 Neal .00 Lao h'.i1Les � .00 Ted Griffith 5.00 ffi lli:ua Nt- sh 3.00 Sie a1 iiaymoiac .00 L; le J. Sena_rd 300.00 Le.o,,;-Ha11 154.90 Jim F. 150.00 a;"mond I7i.lsall 150.00 - - 0,.,,,et, Johnson 150.00 Frank- Smith 150.00 E1mcr 'Taij.nton 150.00 Joe Cmlin 1•`:0.00 Ralph A. Nesmith 111.00 From ;�iastc Disposal F,iffld.: Carl SdeVealy 5.00 Lila '''cst 1.00.00 VIctur Campbell 1^4.50 David Idiller 141 .G0 Troia-_ ;3ritton 144 .30 De,vid S . Carothers 133.50 8alnh Nernnran 133. 0 David Jcnes 3.00 Carl McNealy 30.00 Pion '?eraaral 'Pund Celiforiiia ''later w Tele�,}ione Co. 105.72 Scarthern California Gas Co. 0.23 Gal.lfornia Electric Povre:- Co. 55.36 Palm Co. 229.25 IZaber' Peterson 35.CU From Waste Disposal '.--mad: 12.00 47.50 ti n n l .12 u It n 1.00 Froin Gr-,nerzEd Fund: " " it 19.27 2i.39 Louis ' .Fro,nces Gaaitiello 79 .17 From 1,apte Dls_oosal Fund: It " It It 20.53 100.00 H rbcrt J. Carpenter 300.00 Chafey Co., I;,c. a6.ao Gordon A. Poouepria.t, County Clerk 15.00 Erom, Gas Tax Pund: Street ]fund From several Find: A. Carlisle F% Co. 13.12 Supe.rviscr of Doolments 1.55 Lan, cf a1T11eriCa 337.G-1 C. 1i. Lyr1:1-en 31 .^.0 Leon Smith 9.A1 Robert Haynes 10.00 L. Fsill.ia,m Crosby 9.50 Desert, Sun 13.21 J. Id. Cciiiell Co. 33.15 Fowler _ros. 61.80 Americas. h=_re Equipment Co. 438.75 _- - Stocltz-%'iell u; Dimiey* - _ -- - - 30_.39 _ From Waste Disnosa.l Fimd: " It 30.52 Prom Street Fund: " It " 2.06 CS.97 1 Pr 1L2prings Builders Sni,-ply 1'.50 T'rcru i}eneral :Fund: " " �' ��' G9.32 911 90 The Texan Co. l>n... 5 Fran: Street Ftimd: it It it 1a-.82 29.27 Gilmore Oil Co. 23.67 L. D. Richardson Co. 108.00 P.al.p-a H P,-,L 3.50 David H3.11cr 5.50 Franl: Dritteli 3.50 Victor Caaunbeil 3.50 Dave Carothers 3.50 E. V. SI;l i i,van 1.2 From General fiord: Standard Oil Co. 29.92 From Vuoste Disposal Fund: ° It it 2.72 :2.64 1 fl P�. w. Si�rin;s Llectric o. •� 58 - General Petrolcu_m U'or_nors.tion 75.01 "rc_m General Dmnd: !umado Cafa 0.65 ifes'cern Union 11. .G7 Ru-sae11 U. Gro,v 14. D. 23.G0 Southern California. Telephone Co .65 VVard's Camera Shop 1.34 ?'_arold T. Smith 21 .38 Frcmm Street Fund: it „ �� 36.67 36.05 From Coner2.1_Pmt id: El 1dirador Gararle 1.75 'Tools Cycle 3: Supplj Cc. 9.37 G1ervood Notors, Inc. 1 .66 Gilmcre Oil Co. ;f,.05 - L-rma.n Lambeth 9.i 0 Paull S�,criugs Field Club 100.00 li.chfield Oil Co. ?-. 9- James Henderson 5.G1 Jerry O'Co121or C.00 LavTrence Crossley 20.00 30.47) P1a„a Garace 36.33 From YPaste ,Disposal Fimd. " it '46.E6 33.1.9 Ccnineilman Shannor_ questioned the necessity of t elephone and rrc- ber eerviee th aL e F i eld Club -nd the City Yara.; r erola-inel the telephone service as beirl; the best mea.�s of " r- corm�tanicatc.on vJ.ith �ane Director of .eoreation and thaAs the i.-ater service �.s pro- vidi7i,; for rho Polo Clu'c bui1dir_g and the mterix>.,; of trees auc'- shr,`js cn Lhe r'ieId Club grounds. Cozvmi.ttee Rcperts : - Finance Conanittee, Conncilman Shannon, Chairman: CoT.nurications from the Palm SiPrin,,;s Chamber of Commerce, includinS' a lot',-or from 7.Ir. C. F. Gordon of Smolce Tree ."anch, ecntributirig the benefits derived from the "Buy a Barber :Rodeo"„ ,,,.rc read .and vi:on motion of Councilman Sha.micia, seconded by Councilman CLi-f r"bon, - resolution AIo. 9�0 of the City Council accepting moneys in the amount of ;r597.1-1 fro'•n the above so'LU'ce .o be used 'for mainta.ini:nS a !-cspitality center for the e-terta.inment of service men and to be placed i.11 the Canteen `_Fund, said acceptance being subject tc "be pa miert r,", of ,,-35.00 to Itocher-Samson, ,vhich .mcunt is due them a.s incurs jce, ehargrss for the above-mentioned Rodeo, lags ndopted by the folio*wring vote, to-wi ;: Ayes : Councilsan Cliffton; Tllurra,-y, ':hnrncn, Serum and lil-_:ver 3ovd. toes : None. Absent: Counciliaen I'l,rnire and i-'ershinv. Upon motion of Councilman Shannon, secoi_d.ed. by Couneiln2n Sorvm„ Rosolut.ion No. 241 o,: 'the City Council exLcnd-in., thanp_s to Mr. Fred S. llarll'hcm and IvL• . C . L. Gordon for their fine; wort, in orl,anizin; the "Ruy a Bomber Rodeo" held at Smo'__c 'free anoh on 'January 31 and February 1, 1912, anti espressi-, aoi..:,,ociation for the contribution derived t'icrefrom to be e:Uaend.ed for Palm Spri.ru^s�Canteon 77or2:, wals adopted by iho follovnin,f,I mlanimous vote, to-twit, the affirmative woes of Colmcilmon C7.ifCton, hurray, Shannon, Sorwn and Ilayor Do,rd. The'rcupon upon mobicn of ConnoiLaan Shan..^oil, "seconded b;/ CoLmcilman C1ifftcn., a doniand for the na nerit of ; 35.00 to Mother-Samson as orderod i:a Lesoliltion No. 940 �- et in l lr l r " of the 0_ tzT C%olrnci,_ adopted a't this m..�-�_r_�, covc_•i._C tl_e i�i^nu-ance o_ the 13ny a Somber Rodeo" a a.n vaas pproved d ordered' paid by watrar1, dravrn on the "',y Treasurer by unanimou8 vote, to-w i;, the affirm rive votes of Cruncilmsn !;lffftcn, ivlrrray, Sharron, Sorum and _:,Tc rcr Boyd. The annual 'franchise report of the Pala Springs Kater Co. for t%:e calendar ;rear 19Z_-i arias ua^e.selred and ordered filed with 'the City C1ork. General Coimnittee, Councilman Clifftor, Chairman: Upon motion of Couucil.mian Shannon, seconded by Councilman ldurray, resolution Wo. 942 of the 1%ity Council �..nmori im, he ?.'layor snd the City C1tt': to execute and attest or bclaal.P n the ;7ity an agreement v,:I`uh the Califorri_a Elec,ric Focrer Co. for clertrical service at he s ed:ish _Tjua$ 1171 North Palm Can-yor_ Dl'ive, an cmerMency medical statio:a Lindrr the Civiiia.n Dc'ense program of the Oi,ty, Vos adonted b.. the follovriIil; vole, o-Ildt: Ayc:a: Councilmen Cli'ftcn, -4»rralr, Sh;.rncn, Sorurn and. 'Ie,yor Tcyd. Aloes : Tioane. Abse:a: Col:_icilmen Pl;miiro and F'cr, him ;. 59 Boards and Commissions Relations Conmaittee, Councilman Pl-,mire, Chnfrman: Councilmen Cliffton, being an interested pa_Q in the next order of business, temporarily retired--from the meeting. The hour of 5:15 o'clocl P.M. having arrived, Llxe Cler': affirmed that pursuant to the directions of Resolution He. 920 of 'he Aty council adopted at a meeting thereof hold March 11, 1912, mice of hearing by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the proposed -E classif icotion of zone For the Mer:ito Vista Tract frontage on Palm Conyon Drive was published in the Palm Springs Limelight in its issue of Orch 13, 1042. The THyor then declar- ed the public Hearin; to be open and the Council pronosdcd to conduct said hearing on the proposed _amendments to Ordinance Yo. 75 of the City of Parts Surdals dccoribed as follows ; To place the Easterly 120 feet cr Lots 1 , 2, 2, 11_1, 112, 113, 111, 115, 11S, 117, Ilu, 119, 123, 124 .gad. 125 of her_lo Vista Tract, as nor map recorded in ;Book 12, p Ze 04 of Dips, rencrds of -f ver- side Co:nt;r, in tone or District C-'2. Send LOP 311, 112, 123 oriel 11I are now in Zone C-1 classifieatior, and i,ho ,•choinder of .,aid. lobs are now in Some P-2 classification. Me protests Lelag voiced, the Nnyor declared the ^'x 11s hearing to be closed and the Council resumed aroceedings of the meeting. Mr. Armand V. TTuronnet, being present in the Chamber., stated that a compromise Nvidently satisfactory ;,o the other I'r•uperby om_zor:, & the CrontaZo in quos„ion tad beef �as,de agreeing to a change of zone on the -. a-rxentin_er Ilerito Vista Tract frontage to `Lone 0-1 instewd Tf lone; C-2, rud -�,-tions of the minutes of the meetings of '.due nityr Planning Commission held "brua.ry Crd orld _L.rch 3rd, 1:]42, together a th a letter fromClock, ',...,,,,':..a:�n and Clock, Attorneys for, other property owners iu the Treat, •,more road in rmbstantiation of 10. 'Pu'ronyxet' s sta:t-esuent, llnei'capon the Council, boinS ? the opinion that rurther coqsidoration should be given the hatter, u2cn motion of Council- nan "hannon, seconded by Councilman Serum hind unani:y., oly adopted, deferred action ,until a 7absoa,uent meeting of the City Council. _ Counci]ver. Cliffton returned and took part in the 2,co :c@inks of the re0irg. :oferr_n; again to the General Committee, won _econ �nndation of the City ,1� .nager and upon motion of Councilman ShauLaon, soconc:ed. by Cournil: n ?Lvrray, Resolution 1So. 945 of the City Council, approving the resignation of Mrs. Kay L. 9i.,aora as telephone oxera' or and typist for the City Offices as of 0rch 31, 1P-12, eras o_dor{;sd by the followinc; unanimous -,mete, to-act, the a.ff:inaao.tive votes of Councilmen Clif ftora, Tfur,-ay, Shannon, Scrmn and "Iyor 30yd. ._ Thereupon upon reco=e-nde.ti.on of the 0i-by Manager ond neon _motion of Council- man Cli_fiton, seocrded by Counci1_man Shannon, Ucsc].al.'_o:n S1a. of 'he City* Council, iapprovir; the appointment of Afro . Dorothy F. Henderson no telephone operator and typist at the rate of Q100.00 n me t:h an of April 1st, 1212, until further order of the City Council, was adop-Led 'rr the following vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilman Cliffton, Mnrrt.jr, Shannon, s.•nd i:'Lc,yor „oyd. Toes : None. - Absuap: Councilmen Plymirc- and Porshiaz. Aids received from lC Ls. G. Chamberlin, Atkins a Wltjills, R. S. Pinotard and- E. B. Hartell in response to a nci,ice calling for bids for the con- struction of the Public Health Center were presented Together with the 1 following letter from the U7elfar•e Section of the P„lna Springs Woman's Club: "_aril 1, 1942. "To The City Council City of Palm Springs InIm Springs, California_ Gentlemen: The Building Committee of theWelfare and FrtonG y All Section of the Palm Springs Nnman' s Club has .,ynmired the various 4d•s on the proposed Clinic building and recosonends thrt t he cc- lLrn:ct be lot to tho lowest bidder, _.e. , Mr. E. F. -•.,_tell, ahocT bid n "is y9,8ii0.00. !4Cit'rl. necessary e._pord.i-Lures for steel. ❑asit ^nd heaters added to this sliT the total comes to ' 10,357.57, or •I3^57.57 in e-:cess of "lie sipmmi, nova a.vail.n-ble for this pi=osc. This aiuoun' the Section hereby paran'aees in order that tho elf' may be lot 'a CLd. -onserllc-bicli be-in 'fll t'C:OLl't delay. "It is our belief 'Lnat ifmiediate action is mnsb ii:r7nrLant in crc'_or to avoid. any �'-urt',icr �O'VCr1'L7,�211tC�1 reGtr_ Ctl on Oi. �JLl].l1ii"i� Oj_)e r£nt7CnG . �lespectfull-y yo'u-"s, (Sgd) Cceroline B. 'Fuchs (Tars . Harold Hicks) Chairman ;6elfare and Prie;ncll;r A-icl Se- cti-o. r£ The) Palsn'Surings udolaa,n' s Club." and the bi.d of E. I'., I'la tell in the am unt of .,!9,830.00 havill", al.eo been recormven- I by the: Tieal_th Center Co,7naittee of the City Council as bolnp; the*. lovcrct and best hid. rec�ivod, upolicaoLion of. Councilman Cliffton, seconder] by Councilmen aoram, Resolution NU. 945 of the City Coun^_il accepting said bid -eras adopi;ed by the foilo^crag vccte, to-wi-t: _ Ayers : Councilmen Clii'iton, 1Vlurray, Shannon, I%orum and Y Tor Bmrd. Noes : None l bsent: Council 1cn I` air e and rersaiiig. Tr;e City 1412.nager presented the resignation a,„ of Aiar•ch 28, 1942, of iIl•. CI G. Cl,omborli.n as member of the Board of PLcaminers mid Appeals, trod upon motion of Councllmc,u Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Illirra &and. iinan7SlcLls1,,- a.C'op Lod, it was ordered that Mr. Chaiaberlin be requested to wit;idraw his resignation rind remain a member of the said Board of 17mminers and Lhyleal_s. Public 3P,f Eta' CismaitLee, C.ounci1rian Scruza, Cnalrrikln: Tile a7plicntiop of i1r. Inuin Schuman for a permit to coa,duct pu^b7.ic dancos at the CZi -C1ii, 217 ldorth Palm Canyon Drive, on Ipril 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 1942, via.s presented borother +rYalt favorable report from t,rie Chief of Poli-ce arc. the Public Safety Cui.alittce s.nd: i,:poD nictiOn of Cetinei.unan Cli iton, soconded by CcmnciLacsi Dlu.rrt.y, RCosolu- -Lion No. 9Q6 of the City Council, ,- rantirl, said per-mit for dalic:es to be held tin the abr,,;e-menticri.ed dates in the Blue Itoom only, vns adop-bed by t`;e £ollovj- ln'. vc Le, to-vd,l .r7yes: Coucilinen CIiifto,i, 1'1u'rrayI Sh,.mlon, Corum and irin,Iro:- Jo;-d. Aloes : None. Abs­-.it: Councilmen Pl;inirr and Pershin-. Upon, recolaincnxation of the Csief of Police and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman ISoruia, Posol,,ition No. 9S7 of the City Ccm,icil vies unani- mously adopted, appointing the "allowing persone Special Polo„ Of_"icers of the City of Palm Springs until further orCler of 1,11e C1LIT Council -O.'L ui; onm,lonsation and. subject Lo duty as ordered by the Cbief of Police: Jim Collirl;s, A.a;laond "Ten" Davenport, 'dalph _Iills, Clifford 0. Plarey, Jach Connell, Lmrrence Oros"ley, J. Paul Russell, i'Jla me Strinl„er, Bill Prendergast, 01:a: les Ch'unberl;a, Fr.cd Iililp, ruo-ene Therieau, Merrill Crockett, James lI, Hasnn, Ray Gaubatz,, Perlc '_rl. :;vra.rt, H. I), i.'dcllcer, Frank Bennett, Lloyd Simon, Philin L. to-rd, Joe Pcn1 i'lyatb and ,Tex Drishell, =lld reappointing; aalph A. Nesmith as Special Police- Officer to serve until further order of the City Co,.urcil to enforce the: state laws and City% Ordinances prod.din; for and. re„uiati.n; the protection, t,reabment and dis- Ilosition of stray anlnels within the City and his ccmpensaLion be ,N1.DO nor maul L:ntil �urbher order of :he 'ity Council. Upor_ recommendation of -Lhe Chief of Police and upon motioa of Clouii.cilatan ;;oritm, seconded by Councilman Miffbon, Resolution LIo. 9413 of »he City Cotmcil approving the r e:_igna.Hon of Ludwig Braumceller, Sers­_ant of the Police Dc ,art- nient of Lhe Ci.Ly, of Uarch 23, 1942, vdr.s unanimously adopLcrl by `',,'_fie fDIIlli,v- in; affirms.cive votes, to-viit: Councilmen C1i£fton, IEirray, -Clmnnon, ;9oriira and 'Thereupon upon recommendation of the Cliief of Police and upon motion of Council- man `�orLnn, seconded'by Councilman Cl'iifton, Ecsolation PIo. 949 of tho City Council r-,.pprovip- the appointment- o_" Leko,,r H911 as +-cling SerL'ec,,ut cf thf:: �olige Deimrtment; of the Ci.Ly as of I',iarc,ri Wi 19421 aL a sslary of '.;(175.00 per month, was adopted by the folio-fin,, ­otc, to-wit: .h',ves: Councilman C1ii'fton, Thirray, Shannon, Sorum and ,.kyor Boyd. Rocs : Isnne. Absenn�: Council-pen PlIm:ire and Pershing. 61 rubl.ic llror•'_ls Committee, Councilman Pershlri-., Chairman: T:'Iore t!-aa ten days I aving expired since the last publication of a notice oC iirnention to close uo and vacate a portion of Camino Carmalita described os folloars : c;;inning at the point of co;npound curve on 'he SS a .ierl;„- line of Lot 50 oP said Palm Canyon D'lesn Tracts and the le`ortherly line of said Lot E; thence alone a curve concave to the I'I rtPnrest havin;; a. racl.ius of 145.83 fee1: and a centre:l an-le ;14o-431 , d n ishr, ce of 88.36 feet; thence South 790-05' llesb a distancerof 187.73 feet; thence along a curve concave to the .''ruthwc-st having a radius of 125 feet and a central ari;le of 150-21.' a. distance of 33.12 fert -to a peiot an the Southerly line or Lot; 53 of said Palm Canyon PGesa Tr,ct ff2, said point boing i�!orth 63°-C-i' i;asi: a d:staalce of 10.56 feet from the Southvres`o corner o ' said Lot 53• thence aloe; the Coutherly lines of Lots 53, 52, 51 and 50 of sr,i_d. Peilm Canyon 1';Iesa Tract to the point of be^inning. Said notice being sntitled "Idotice of Public SVorh" and �>ublishod iri the. Palm Opriiags Li.mol i.ght, a re-.2 ,pcmer of ;•oneral circulation, +rimed, published and circulated .'uz the City of Palm Spriizgs, in its issues a; I°obn ary G, 13, 20 and 27, 1942, in accordance �vUh Resolution No. 889 of the City Council adopted at a meeting• thereof held February 1, 1°42, and ro protest a;ainst said �ror1; having been filec9 in the office of the Ci'Ly Clerk >.nd no person appea�ii!g to protest the do:n; of said i­or'c, upon motion of Councilman Shannon, seconded b�• Councilman Soru_n, ''esoli t-ion No. 'd50 oC the City Council, determi.niue gad declnrinT; thaL- `,,he public interest; necessiY;y u.nd r,,rn'v-un7-mice -required the closirig of sci.d portion of said street and the doing of said vrorls, and order- i.ng the clo^ins of said portion ,,C sand street plld ordering the doing of said 1mork, and that is lands or district of lands ago to be assessed to pay any damages, cost or expenses of said closing, was a.donted by the follovii,,g vote, to-vrit l:;Ios: Councilmen C7.i2fton, Ilurro,,r, Shaiinnc, Sortm: and 'la-,or IIoyd. TV CPS. Drone l_bscnt: Councilmen Pl,_Tirc and Pershing. Thereupon Councilman Shannon introduced an ordinance ei,-..:tied "n Ordinance oC the City of Paaln Springs Closin r, up in part Camino C:.-ma.lita, e Foblic n Street within the City of PalmSpi•i:rgs. 'rrizich ordinanoc Tr^,s rend in Cull and filed with the City Clerk for Curt'ler action of the Uity Council. A procloxiation of GoTernor 3-0bert L. Olson setting A,ri7- 6th as S7a� iovml Arm;l Da j as proclaimed- by ?residoi:t 'Roosevelt and :.trying the Ci_clr to nc.rtici7ate in -sui:,able aci,ivities, ivis read and filed with 'the Ci'J,, Clerk. The Cit,Y 11anager informod t'..2e Council _thit defense lilacs titre being ol���OJl,od and - that a i'ilm nn incendiary bombs vrould bo `Chursday and Friday at t'le 2ra2ccs ohtevenc School. Councilman PlTimire arrived and participated in the mecti? "- tin article rr•o», the T°Tirch issue oC ',`.he Lea-rue of C,a-li rrn;_a Cities concern- s; defense housin= eras read, vdlich artiolo „'' a.ted 'net the 'resident Sias 0prroved._ a meaauro amending the Laxdzcm Defense TLusiog 11ct o require crcmpLance -a th City Buildin„ a-nd Goning ordinances and slso to ror7u4rc T,aSOaent of annual SUMS oo.t of ren4ale in lieu of local taxes. 81;reet Suporintendent Sanborn, being present in the Chambers, informed the Coinccil that the Coun'cf 74oad Department had Finis"lied tTce oiling cf certain streets in t!re City as a-reod upon and :,hat the rrorL hc", Seen veer well done, and upon his sug.,.estion and upon l„otion of Council:ca.n hr:nnon, seconded by Council,nan C1:1.iCton, .esolutior No. 951 of the City Council ertendin tcanhs uo the RiV-3rEi.de County :toad Dopar'rxr_ert for the-lr e °:ce7.lcut -nrorl�_ and coopera- tion in the oilln',' of streets within tine City r.s eurrontly coirmleted, c,a., adopted by the followin,� vote, to-,wit: l{,res: Crulaciline-n CliffLoa, ::Tuna;?, Pl-ma ro, a.nd 1T_aD,or 3oyd. . -- - - Absent: Counciln,a.n Pers'ing. n It vrse sa, ;estCJ that - ceU; c" the above rFsol.ution be fora,,.., ded to Super- tiisoz" `il_lon. Therou?o11 upon moron of Councililwzi S'l i non, S9 o lL:9d '.:' COUTI C'.11 r_a7: 1',ntrrsll arc 111-la.n1u1mislLF a",onne,', t'ic rn etim- adjourned i,o .,Tod;aos�ls.�, ':�_ it J`-h, at 7:50 o'clocl: P._... C . [ ; Hine es of Adjon ed Rel;ulei° eetitc,; of Uie Cit7 Council of the C:.t of PeLn epri i;�s. 71e Cit;� Corl cil o,^ the Q,t;y of Polyp 6prin;s, California, held a at the Got:ncil Ch.ambors, i-r_own as Ho. 9,C0 P;orLh Ccln Dri-a e, in -­L-- (I M! a, mi .iodriesday, ;?a,r,il 81 1942, at 7:30 =._�. , nursuznt to adjot,r^anent o' re: ula.r rieeLi,7 of Lpr11 1, 19-t2. - Meetini; was called, to order by K3.vor Boyd, vrho presided. !loll Call: Present: Ceur_cilman da.con L. Cliffton Cov ic.i.lr:an -2ober-L D. "urray Cc,nLacilman H. Ls,lMc_a Plj- 're CC)tcI, lm-'L Pranlc. D. Perchilag CwnciLnan L's.ymend Soratm Uayor Philip L. Boyd City r.ttorney Rey Y, Colegate Cj Ly IJanaSer Jol-m D. Lame CjAY Clerk Rchert ,nr. 1'eterson Lbsent: Cousc.iln:ad Frarlt V. Shannon Coin,nii;tc,e ;'.eporesr I Boards tend. Coinniissiens Ra1aLions Cemritiittee, COUMCi'PLen P1',nnirs ChLirma.n: (louucilnmn Clifftou e=cwsed himself fi•ezn ;;articzpe.tion in the ^oll u'lAm'; orde'l• of bu.sinoss. Discus ion was cer_timaod from the lest rneeti=,m of i;ho City Council r,onoornin; the l,ro�ooseCl reclassification of zone for Mae Heriio Vistc,, Tract lront�;e on F's,Im Cavan Drive, and upon motion of Pr:,rshin�;, seCoaded ',T I"cunej l- rnan 'iurrn.y, itiesolutioro NO. 962 o,: the CiLy Council determ41a9.n; t'nr.t the rhwn"e regl�,ested is nropor a& reasonable and is not contrary i,b rubiic saki- tnvals, health or -meliare and tha'l, the City Co1.1nci1 does aj. o):roVe enc'., rCcoiractul 1-hc soAd change of zone as reejuested,naia ly the tr;a'nsfer ofdas- cribed _oroperty: - The En sterly 120 feet of Lots 1, 2, 5, 115, 110, 117, 1.19, '119,123, 124 end 125 of�D4eri. to Vista Tract as per map recorded in_ Book 12, pal;e 94 of !lLaps, records cf Riverside Counby, -- Prom District R-2 -I,o Di.s''ricL C-1 tilnder Ordina71Ce No. 75 of Lhe Cj.LIT, and i•eComme:iding that said Ordinance and i Ls aceonhanyinl m,• a_as hetrended inrly, vp,:s adopted by the follmllli,,11 vote, to-iwi' Ryes : Councilmen !furray, Pl,yanire, Pershing, Sorum L,_-od IvIayoi Boyd. i"oos : tuone. Absent: Council-mnn Shannon. Counc.J lman Cl:iffton returned to thn meeti.nr- and harticipe:Led i-., t7,e rrccecd- ini;s . The City- Clerk reported that he haA, received the Cindings and re C(D1,!Mci105'a or,, of the City Planning Co;rmussion on i,he couteinrla.te0. amend*nents to O:rdivance No. 75 of -he Cit.r for the ourpose of ca.rr,�i:�,r out :i.tc into_>rL and s.9C!Al, itc int;er_?retation t,., fnlloeas : To mend Soction 1 of , c,id Oreina nce No. 75 by sLr'_),:ing out the present Definition of "Buildi ^' e*)d to insert thoreia tie defli iltion of "Duildi.ng" 'so read a,; loll ocs : 63 "Any structure as herein defined." To delnLe from the definition of "Lhve1L.,^, i++ro family" "l t,ing independently of each other, i_nclur-..ir- all nnecesse.ry employees of each such family." To delete from the definition "DwelLnd, n;ul Wiyle family"; "li.vi-c, independently of each other and doing their own rnokir?rr, inclucLni all necessary employees of each such family." Tc strike out the present definition of "family and to insert Chore;n a definition of lamilyu reccllng as follows. "One or more persons oac :r r.7-n„ e nrerniscs and living separately from other occupantss o1 the same premises." To strike out the present definition of "Yard, Front" and to insert therein a definition of "Yarn., Frcnt" rea.di.np; as follows: "F. Sn.rd extending alcn-; that portion of a lot Lich abuts a. street, measured bet.Yeen the street line or lines of the lot and any build- To strike out the present definition of "Yard, Side" and to insert therein a defini'.ion of "Yarn, 'ide" reading as foll.otivs : "1: ya.rd between the side line ci the lot ;:_nd the nearest building and exLendinL,• from the inner frdnt yard line to the inner rear yard line." b. To amend Section 1G of said Ordinance LTe. 75 ?�y stril,in- out Section 16, b-4, and ao ilnser• the f ollo,�,in,;: n _ K p-•ivate ;arag© not exceeding one story - -in heiSht, and detached from any ether lsu_ld- in; by a distance of at least five (5) ?eet, may occupy that oortion of a side or rcr.r "card -within a distance equal to two-thirds (2/3) of the inner width of such side or rear vard .Ir To strike opt po_ra.craph h-5 of Section 1C of said Ordin�_ rce Yo. 75. The Ci.$y PI-arming Commission having also stated that ",parings on said amend- ments had beon held on February 3rd and larclh 31-0, 1F, 1? at w?sich hearings all persons interested and the genersl public were afforded an opportunity to .be heard and the City Council desiring to hold inrther liearin- on said anendmencs as provided by law, upon motion of Coa.ncii-,:.rn Sorum, seconded by Councilman Po.rshing, Resolution h'o. 853 of the CiLy Council acl�ovsledging the receipt of said findings rLnd. fining Ly Cth, 1942, at 8:15 o'clock P.Y. e-s the tL:ie, and the City Council C:nai:O)ers, 180 North Palm Car cn Drive, Palm Springs, as the place for said further hearin„ --,-id authorizing and ci.rect- ing the City Clerk to publish notice of said further heariicg once in the Palm Springs Limeli���ht, a newsrpgper of Zencral circul.PA,ion, printed, publish- ed and circulated, in the City of Palm Sprir!,;s, in its issue of =:r,ri1 24th, l"2, ore, adopted by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affir.ntive votes of Coiln.cilii.ien Cliff t;on, Murray, Plymi.re, "rersl:in 5oruim ritd T!�yor Bo-rd. Finance Committec, Councilman Shannon, Chairmrn: Upnn aotiun of Councilman Pershl-og, seconded by Councillr^n (".liffton, Resolution No. 954 of the City Council authoriz'in; the Mayor and Ci V Clerk to exooz'ne an aT,reement on behalf of the City of Palm Springs wi_Lh the Chamber of Com;nprce for the pa.,-ymerrt of moneys for advertising and promotional purposes -was adopted by the fallowing voLo, to-wit: 64 Ayes : Councilmen Cl.iffton, i'iurray, P1;mi_re, Pershinf;, Scrum e.nd Mayor ",o-rd. Noes : Noce. Abssarb: Caincilxnan SImunon. The fo' 10wiag communication from the �:Tel.fare and Friendly Aicl Section of the Pal:r. prinos G:'oman's Club concernin', lshe Ilee,lth Ceater vas read : "April 7, 11n42. "To Be City Council City cif ialye Springs Palm Springs, California "Gentlemen: "Referring to my leL er of Lrnr l 1, regaraino the Palm 0pr•ings 11 health Center, i.t. 'amc stz.ted that the welfare and lricp ly Aid Section of the Paln, Snrin;";s :Vcrjan's ,lub arould „uarantee the „,157.57, the amount in excess of the fund cvailc'ole for this constry ctior . "In discussir{; this matter with 1'VLr. Thomf�s 1- O'Don:iell, he ver77 T,enercucly offered -be increase his -con Liioution_to cover the totsl cost no the building. His check for j;500.00 is hereVTlth enclosed. 'i!e deeply cppreciate his help. especsa]i-7 ;fours, C.",3ti0I.121L B. HICTS I�rs . Y rold J. TIi.cl.s, Chairman p�relfase and r"rio-idlsj MCI Secl:i.on. Palls S,:)rines ''":`olnam's Club." Thereupon upon motion of ComicilT.ian ,Hurray, seconded_ Bey Councilman Pl.,>mire, Ro.^-,olu�icn No. 955 of the Cif-,- CC47neil accenbin^ said do?s::.tion of ,,�500.00 vor deposit ill, the -:ealth. Cen.b-er Pund and es-[rres•sinl appreciation t-i_l.Ir. '.Chorra.s A. O'Donnell for his gsnernsity me s,dopted by the follo„rin; uian-1 ilI vole, i;o-vl bt the affii7hmtive 4oteE; o£ Councilmenn Cliff ton, 'Iurra,y, PIA/mire, and _ eyor Boyd. A ccmmunicF:tiOil from the Tanner L.otor Livery, Ltd. , reTuostir L)axmiss:i_on to dis- continue operation of the Palm Springs Dus Line and enclosi_�­ a 'eest aliec'a cover-in, oporatioils from =J'Zreh l7th to 31st, 19a2, inclusive, slicvrinr, -, oai.l;,, aver-igo nei; lass oJ' C.82, vrcis read, ti^i'aoret�rpcn the City I+ia-ie;^ex• r1 s insb_�nchsd tc iorr�a_•d ., lstter to Hr. Cecil H. Isenai•1s, kcal ma.na,er 1'or Tanner I1So+ors Ld.very, Ltd., --:pressing appreciation for his fine ccoperation in the trial sorvice and : pree- in, to its discor!tinzance until such time as the patronage shew„ a :;fore deflnite' -need for such transports ion. 1-hblic E6l-Ls Co*mnittee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: The title of an ordincnce entitled "An Ordinance of the ('ity of Palm Springs Closin_,, Up in Port Camz^o " tt tiithin the City of Palm ini.ioducccl ' ita, a Public ncetin^; of the Ci t,r Council held Apri I 1st, 1Dn.2, a.nc thou re,^d i.0 ;Cull, tras read and upon motion of Councilman L'e_shing, secone.�d 1 Connci'lm,nn Clifton, tla'e further reading of said ,ordinsnce m'as V,aivsd by the follovsin; -Vote, 'co-wit: Oyes.: Councilmen Cliffton, ' Mn-ray, Pl}nnire, Fershin,;, Sor•izm and Wayor f+oyd. '_Toes : Bi One. PJbs"rt: Shannon. Thereupon upon motion of CcunciL:i n Pershinn, :;eoonded by Councilman "or-i.:n, said ordinance, bein:�;- Crdin2nee No 1.15� of the Citu of Po.Ln Spr�,��^•s, �a-s -,�zsssd pry i;he fcliovrix2^_• vote, to-"ait: -- -- A.,ros : Con.r.cilman Cli.ffton, T,H-r-ra,r, Plr/mire, Por:Jaiu'-, SO!"El cni' ,rir Bo'-d . Noes: IIene. Absaet: ConncijjtjEan Shatucon. 65 k communication from the TartomoSile Club of Snutheyr California, Slaggesti, o Forty mile ^need_ limit and the curtailmnot of all unseccrnry Jpivi, in the into-cut of rubber conservation was prEEcnta6 ^nl sled_ pith the City Clerk. The Ci_t,; Man& ;er reported that various ds_"orsa fWa bed boon_ received from the California State Council of Defense and would be e..-hi:•itod at the Prances Stevens School on Thursday and Friday, April 9th and loth at 7:30 o'clock P.A. Councilman Plymire presented the rea-cormenKsticns o,- ,.lie Community t 1 2ecre'� _on ,Commission determined a its regular meeting held sdc:, 1 Gth, 1942. it was ^enowmended to the Council that ,Morro., :ayes, maintenance - - Wan A the Qld. Club, be al.lerre8- to -0abl-i.sh residence in the house loontod aicect:ly guest of the office on the grounds o" the Field Club and that rental be vnived subject to Mr. Hnyrs as;usi j zesponsibility as custodian of flit, geld Club„ 1-ceyi-.,-* she ground f:•cs of any detrimental use and bein,; Yesponsible for the recreation facilities at all hours and tines when not under the direct supervision of the l`i_rcctcr of learoarion, W Curther that air. Mayes assist in the operation oP the softball league. - lUponnotion of Counbihnan P].h-rnire, seconded by Ca+.�nezl,ean c ortiun, directing the Cii.,- Attorney to drew the necessary papers to ncprovo the occuranca by Wavy V. Hayes of the Field Club noLia!a ns of it; lst, 1242, or the terms as reuo-mended by the Coitimunity Rocrention Cerimiss�inn, was adopted. by the, follcwin„ vote, to-wit: - - Qss : Councilmen Oliffton, IHway, Plymire, Persh0q, Sarum and . Yyyr• Dold. Aloes : Noise. Abs ent': Councilman Shannon. Aar . John R. F. Chaffey, president of the Chanter of Coauoerce, being prusont in the Chwabers, informed the Council, that 111r. C. E. iordon of Smoke Tree 'arch was interested in iormulati, _flare Par a rodeo to be Deli at Smoke I Tree Nanch next season. The Chamber sf Cc;nr_erce 7.,- s c_ the b^1i32 that the expense of holding a rodeo at tic Weld Club nevL cr would be too pro-- hibitive to reconmxsnl that the rodeo be held there . Ls Smoke Tree Rano'_2 -netts to invest sipromima.tel,y 09,000.00 in impro oments, they desire an e;yr•ession froxa the Council as to its plans at the Field Club, but as no plans have been made, the Council tool: no action in the matter. - Thereupon upon _notion of Councilman P1 cairn, seconded by Councilman Pershing - _ - and a ;ani.mously adopted, the meeting was adjourned to zpril 21, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock P.H. gttt W City Clork of Palm Springs, California. Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs and Meeting to Canvass Votes and Re-organize the City Council. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs held a meeting at the Council Chambers, known as number 460 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on Tuesday, April 21, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., pursuant to adjournment of adjourned regular meeting held April 8, 1942, and to canvass the votes cast at the regular municipal election held in said City on Tuesday, April 14, 1942 and to re-organize the City Council by the election of the Mayor. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Boyd. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Robert D. Murray Councilman H. Lawson Plymire Councilmen Frank E. Pershing Councilman Frank V. Shannon Councilman Raymond M. Serum 06 Mayor Philip L. Boyd City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Manager John D. Lange City Clerk Robert VT. Peterson Drafts, of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held March 26, April 1, and April 8, 1942, having been distributed among the several councilmen, and there being no corrections , suggested, were approved as the minutes of said meetings and v✓ere ordered copied in the Minute- Book of the City Council. Committee reports: Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, Councilman Plymire, Chairman: Council- men Pershing introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs amending Section 4(g) ,of Ordinance No. . 75 of said City, -being the Palm Springs Land Use;Ordinance, adopted December 1.3, 1939.", whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Clerk for further action of the City Council. Finance Committee, Councilman Shannon, Chairman: In accordance with Ordinance No. 113, a report of the activities and expenditures by the Chamber of Commerce was presented together with a demand in the amount of j2,7)00.00, whereupon said demand vias approved andordered paid by warrant drawn on the City Treasurer upon motion of Ccuncil-man Shannon, seconded by Councilman Clifton and unanimously adopted by the following affirmative votes, to-wit, Councilman Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon, Scrum and Mayor Boyd. Public Safety Committee, Councilman Sorum,- Chairman: The City Manager reported con- cerning the recently apRointed special police officers that the volunteer Civilian Defense workers of the pity, not being employees, may not be included in the benefits of the State Compensation Insurance Fund but that a reeent bulletin from the Calif- ornia State Council of Defense has stated that temporary hospitalization in now pro- vided civilians injured asa result of enemy action. It was suggested by the City Attorney that appointments of Civilian Defense workers be made by the local Defense Council rather than the City that their position might be clarified as to benefits which will be applicable to 'them. Public Works Committee, Councilman Pershing, Chairman: There was presented a suggested resolution from the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County concerning the proposed Whitewater flood control program of the Federal government which vas in common with resolutions recently adopted by both the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and the Coachella Valley County Water District. A discussion dis- closed that the proposed resolution is similar in content and intention to Resolu- tion No. 892 of the City Council, adopted February 4, 1942, and the reason the County desires the adoption of a new resolution is that a resolution adopted by this City will conform to those recently adopted by both the Poard of Supervisors of Riverside County and the Coachella Valley County We-ter District, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray and unanimously adopted, the matter was deferred pending further consideration of the Council, and. the City Panager was requested to communicate with the Riverside County Board of Supervisors informing them that the matter is under consideration and action will be taken shortly. Thereupon the Council proceeded to canvass the returns of the votes cast at the regular City Election held within the City on April 14, 1942. Upon the canpletion of the canvass, Resolution No. 956' of the City Council reciting the fact of the election and such other matters as are enumerated in Section 9919 of the Election Code of the State of California, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Murray, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Murray, Plymire, Pershing, Shannon,- Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk then filed a statement of the result of said election as follows: STATDIENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE REGULAR yuNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF, PALM SPRINGS TUESDAY, the 14th DAY OF APRIL, 1942 . The whole number of votes cast at said election in the City of Palm 67. Springs was 648 made up of 644 persons voting at the time of elec- tion and 4 by absentee ballots. The respective names of the persons voted for and the offices for which they were voted and the number of votes received were as follows: City Councilman for District No. 1 (Special Voting Precinct No. 1) : John M. Connell = = 84 votes Harry Plymire 77 votes City Councilman for District No. 2 (Special Voting Precinct No. 2) : C. P. Adams - - 67 votes Amy B. Croft - - 40 votes City Councilman for District No. 4 (Special Voting Precinct No. 4) : Bacon L. Cliffton - - 23 votes Eugene ,E. 'Therieau - - 9 votes City Councilman for District No. 6 (Special Voting Precinct No. 5) : Frank V. Shannon - - 114 votes There was one measure voted upon aside from the filling of the afore- said offices, namely the enactment of an ordinance providing for the City Manager form of government, and the number of votes given at each precinct for and against said measure were as follows: Special Voting Precinct No. 1 For - 88 Against - 68 Special Voting Precinct No. 2 For - 29 Against - 80 Special Voting Precinct No, 3 For - 88 Against - 63 Special Voting Precinct No. 4 For - 11 Against - 22 Special Voting Precinct No. 5 For - 74 Against - 52 Special Voting Precinct No. 6 For 32 Against - 23 There were no votes for or against any measures other than the one above-mentioned, and the filling of said offices. The absentee vote was as follows; 08 City Councilman for District No. 6 Frank V. Shannon - 2 On the ordinance providing for City Manager form of government For - 1 Against - 3 The total number of votes given in the City for each person is as above ' stated except for candidate Frank V. Shannon who received an additional two votes by absentee ballot, for the reason that each of said persons was-a candidate and was voted for in a single district. The total number of votes given in the. City for and against said measure above-referred to in this statement are as follows : For the measure - 323 Against t1ae measure - 311 Dated at Palm Springs, California, this 21st day of April, 1942. ROBERT W. PETERSC'N City Clerk, Palm Springs, California. Thereupon John M. Connell, havin^, been declared a member of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs from CouncilmOmic Di.strict No. 1; C. P. Adams, Iiaving been declared elected a member of, the `'ity Council of the pity of Palm Springs from Councilmanic District No. 2; Bacon L. Cliffton, having been declared elected a member of the City Council of the City'. of Palm Springs from Councilman c District No. 4; and Frank V. Shannon, having been declared elected a member of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs from Councilmanic District IIo. '6, the; oaths of office prescribed. in the State constitution of the State of California were I administered to said several members by the City Judge and re.ctifi.ce.tes for their election signed by the City Cleric were delivered to each of said persons respec- tively. Councilmen Murray and Plyrmire, on being relie•ed of office, spoke in appreciation of the high standards of the Council and of their desire that the new Councilmen seriously consider and uphold the -responsibilities of their new positions. Upon request of the Council the invUcation for the first meetin of the new Council ma-as gives_ by former Councilmen Murray. Honorable ^'rank V. Shannon, member of the City Council from District Yo. 6, eras nominated for MLnror for the ensuing two years by Councilman Cliffton, and there being no further nominations ; upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously n.d.onted, the nominations -were closed. motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Cou.arilmen Pershing, empowering the p Chair to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Shannon as Mayor of the ity of Patin Springs for the ensuing two year period of time and until his successor is duly elected, was adopted by the follmmring vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, :.dams, Connell, Pershing, Sermon and Boyd. Councilman Shannon not voting . Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the Iayrcr assumed the Chair and addressed the Council and 'the general public present in the Chambers, expressing his desire to serve in the beast ;possible interest of the City; whereupon the Council entered upon the ro-asidera- tion of the business before the meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 957 of the City Commoil authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest on behalf of the City an agreement with the Californi,:L Electric Power Co. for electrical connections and service for the two air raid sirens located in the northeriz and southern parts of the City, was adopted by the .follovaing vote, to-wit: Ayes: ounciSrennon,ffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sor"a and yor Noes: None. A ,cert• None. 69 The City Clerk reported that the United States Army had filed a request for a special permit to utilize -the Ill Mirador and adjoining properties for an Army General Hospital and had requested that the filing fee for said application be waived; whereupon upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 958 of the City Council waiving said fili-n fee, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-vit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Scrum and Iulayor Shannon. A notification that the Citrus Belt Division of the League of California Cities will meet in Upland, April 24, 1942, .was read and filed with the City Clerk. A communication from Pdr. Frank Bogert, Secretary of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, requnsting, that a representative from the Council be appointed to meet with the combined organizations and service clubs of the City at the Desert Inn, Friday, April 24th, at 3:00 P.M. to discuss the problem of the many service men stationed in and near Palm Springs, was read; whereupon no volunteers offering to attend, Mayor Shannon requested that all Councilmen participate who might find it possible. Councilman Pershing informed the Council that various games belonging to Mr. Al Hall, formerly game manager of the E1 Mirador Hotel, were available and offered to the City for use a't the 'ield Club and the Director of Recreation was requested',to pick up the games and make use of them as additional Field Club Recreation facilities. Councilman Pershing also stated that the sum of $750.00 had been tendered the Council by the Ninth Annual Desert CircusCommittee, representing the donation of Mr. Addison C. Hoof of that amount received by him as prize money during the Ninth Annual Desert Circus and to be used and administered in the interest of the community welfare and national defense as a Service men's Dugout Fund in the entertainment and care of service men within the City and that it was requested by the Circus Committee that said funds be received and administered by the City for those purposes with disbursements thereof to be approved by the City Council on recommendation of either Councilmen Pershing or Councilman Cliffton; where- upon upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 959 of the City Council accepting the said funds for the purposes aforesaid and ordering tiat all disbursements from said funds be made on order of the City Council after recommendation b,r either Councilman Pershing or Councilman Cliffton, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor §Hannon. Councilman Pershing then presented a bid for soft ball equipment in the amount of 4'�53.92, being a wholesale price from the Palm Springs Sporting; Goods Co. and requested that, this amount be appropriated from the Canteen Fund for the purchase of equipment *-ich will enable the service men within the City to enter into the soft ball league this summer, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 960 of the City Council appropriating the sum of $53.92 from the Canteen Fund to be used for the purchase of athletic equip- ment to be made available for the use of United States Army personnel at the Palm Springs Field Club under the direction of the Superintendent of Recreation of the City, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Councilman Serum arose and spoke in honor of former Mayor Philip L. Boyd, comment- ing upon his splendid service and real leadership through his four year term of office as the first Mayor of Palm Springs. 1 Thereupon upon-motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Pershing and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk of Palm 6prings, California. 70 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, 1942, at the Council Chambers, knorn as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, May 6, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., the said day, being the firs' Wednesday of the said month of May. The meeting was celled to order by 1,rLyor Shannon, who presided. Roll Call : Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilmen 'C. P. Adams Councilman John M. Connell ' Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman Raymond M. Sorum Mayor Frank V. Shannon City IlRnager John D. Lange City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Clerk Robert W. Peterson The report of the City Treasurer for the month of April, 1942 was presented, er.- amined and ordered filed with the City Clerk. The Mayor presented his appointments'of members of the City Council to the Stand- ing Committees as created by Ordinance No. 93, passed February 11, 1942, as follows : Boards and Cor¢nissions' Relations Committee: Library, Recreation, -Parks, Schools, and Councilman Connell, Chairman,-- City Planning. Councilmen lkiams, Pershing. Finance Committee: I City Treasurer, Franchises, Budget, Councilman Boyd, Chairman, Taxation, Insurance, Business Licenses, Councilmen Sorum, Cliffton.., Appropriations and Transfers. General Committee: Building Department, City Attorney, Councilman Cliffton, _Chairman, City Clerk, Legislation, City Buildings, Councilmen Connell, Sorum. and Miscellaneous. Indian Lends and Health and '. Sanitation Committee: Indian Relations, Airports, Waste Councilman Adams, Chainnan, Disposal, Health and Sanitation. Councilmen Boyd, Connell . Public, Safety Committee: Fire Department, Police Department, Councilman Sorum, Chairman, City Court and Special Permits. Councilmen Pershing, -Cliffton,. Public Works Committee: I Streets, Flood Control, Landscaping, Councilman Pershing, Chairman, Horse Trails, Bridges, Sidewalks, Councilmen .&dams, Boyd. City Engineer and Street Superintendent. Thereupon upon notion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 961 of the City Council approving said appointments was adopted by the folloti+ring unanimous vote, to-vait: the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. The following demands were presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and upon notion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, were ordered paid by warrant drawn upon the City Treasurer by unanimous vote, tc- wit: the of:li-rmtive votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd 71 Sorum. and Mayor Shannon: From the General Sand: Street Fund $p 575.00 John D. Lange 350.00 Guy Pinney 150.00 Roy W. Colegate 175.00 Roy W. Colegate 35.00 C. J. Burket 175.00 J. F. Davidson 10.00 John Sprague, Jr. 75.00 Robert W. Peterson 190.00 Nathan H. Basson 60.00 E. V. Sullivan 95.00 Dorothy Henderson 100.00 Winifred C. Chapman 130.00 Lowell. Taylor 85.00- Murray V. Hayes 125.00 From the Street Fund: G. K. Sanborn 200.00 Phil Gardella 132.00 TT enry Lotz 100.00 J. P. Sandeffer 60.00 From the General Fund: C. J. Burket 50.00 L=ell Taylor 20.00 Lyle J. Sanard 300.00 LeRoy ILa1,1 175.00 Jim R. Maynard 150.00 Tfilliara Lux 150.00 Raymond 77ilson 150.00 Great Johncon 150.00 Frank Smith 15C.00 Elmer Taunton 160.00 Joe Omlin 150.00 William Lecnesio 225.00 Phil Kasner 165.00 Orville Bigham 130.00 From Waste Disposal Fund; Carl McNealy 105.00 Lilla 'Nest 100.00 Victor Campbell 142.00 David Miller 142.00 Frank Britton 142.00 David S. Carothers 131.00 Ralph Nevnnan 1C1.00 Carl McNealy 30.00 Louis & Frances Gautiello 20.83 From General Fund: " It " it 79.17 100.00 Riverside Co. Health Dept. 134.00 State Compensation Ins . Fund 395.55 Bank of America 1041.65 Lawrence Crossley 20.00 Frances K. Bauer 5.00 James E. Cooper 4.00 Minnis T. labrey 4.00 Maurice P. McCann 4.00 Benton C. Beckley 5.00 Thomas A. Varle'r 4.00 Leo B. Killian 4.00 Mrs. Lorena Weiras 4.00 Sallie S. Nichols 5.00 1 _Marcella C. R. Barkow 4.00 Annie Laurie Wallace 4.00 Ellis S. Gottbehuet 4.00 Violet H. Knupp 5.00 Ethel A. Cole 4.00 Ruby Hoppe 4.00 Gertrude Tomkins 4.00 Walter Somerville 5.00 Ruth C. Geggie 4.00 Mabel Claire Allen 4.00 Mary Ethel Frohn 4.00 �2. From General Fund: Cora Belle Hyde 5.00 Walter J. Martin 4.00 Ethel H. Weed 4.00 Viola R. Misner 4.00 TLerie Kelly 5.00 Violet, Knupp 2.15 Emma Plae Fors 2.15 I-Iinnie I. Mabrey 2.15 Berle Wheeler Martin 2.15 Margaret Shill 2.15 Viola Misner 2.15 Ellen M. Martel 2.15 Fr,�.nk Martineau 2.15 Caroline McClure 2.15 Jt,anita Crandall 2.15 Julia Fry 2.15 Betty Libbott 2.1.9 Pauline Simsarian 2.15 Perle M. Swart 2. 15 Edward H. Merritt 2.15 Naomi Fern Jones 2.15 Juanita Crandall 2.16 Caroline McClure 2.15 Katherine Stewart 2.15 Herold 0. Tracy 2.15 Esther Weingarten 2.15 Frances Bauer 2.15 Lennie Linkletter 2.15 Dorothy Connell 2 .15 Margaret- Shill 9.81 From Health Center B1dg.Fund: E. F. Martell 4.162.80 From Street Fund: E. V. Sullivan 15.00 From Gas Tax Fund: Street Fund 32.10 I From General Fund: Palm Springs Field Club 100.00 Plaza Garage 9.91 From Waste Disposal Fund: " it 53.02. 62.93 From General Fund: El Mirador Garage 28.51 Councilman Boyd requested that the City Manager set up a budget and that any future expenditures aside from regular budget items be referred to the Finance Committee for approval before contracting for said expenditures and also that a monthly account of balances in the various funds be submitted to the Council. Upon recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 962 of the City Council extending the employment of Margaret Shill at the rate of 75/ per hour as part time stenographer for the City Planning Commission and the Zoning Board until further order of the City Council, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton; m Adams, Connell,' Pershing, Boyd, Seru and Ila.yor Shannon. The City Attorney stated that the City Planning Commission had withdrawn for further -study its recommendations on the contemplated amendments to Ordinance No. 75 for the purpose of carrying out its intent and aiding in its interpretation as reported at the Council meeting held April 8, 1942, and the Council took no action pendinr; receipt of further recommendation by the Oity Planning Commission. The City Iulanager reported -concernin; the insurance on the PaIn Springs Health Conter that a covering note on the building while under construction has been received which covers the City of Palm Springs and E. F. Martell, contractor, for �'}3,000.00 fire insurance from 'pril 13, to Play 13, 1942. Upon reeormaendation of the City Manager, Joseph P. Sandeffer, Laborer for the Street Department, having been recently ill, and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 963 of the City Council approving the appoint- »ent of E. V. Sullivan as laborer in the Street Department as of May 1, 1942, at the -rate of 5�120 .00 per month in plane of Joseph P. Sandeffer until such time as Pair. Sandeffer fully recovers from his illness, wes adopted by the :Following Unanimous vote, to-,nri.t: the affirmative -To-L..es of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing )oyd., Somin and Mayor Shannon. 73 Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 964 of the City Council approving the appointment of Joseph P. Sandeffer as janitor as of T.Ia.y 1, 1942 at the rate of NA45.00 por month in place of E. V. Sullivan antil such time as Mr. Sandeffer fully recovers from his recer-t illness, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-rori.t: the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd., Sorum and Mayor Shannon. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs knending Section 4(g) of Ordinance No. 75 of said City, being the Palm Springs Land Use Ordinance, 1 adopted. December l3th, 1939.", introducecl at a meeting of the City Council held April 21, 1942, was read in full and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Sorum, said ord.inance, a-ing Ordinance No. 117 of the City- of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Hayor Shannon. Not Votin',': Councilman Cliffton. Noes: None. Absent: None. There being a vacancy on the City Planning Commission through the resignation of PIS•. Herbert Samson, upon recommendation of the Tdayor and upon motion of Council- nail Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 965 of the City Council approving the appoi:,itment of Robert D. 14ur_ray to fill the unexpired term of Herbert Samson as member of the City Planning Commission, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit: the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. There alsobeing a vacancy on the CommunityRecreation Corrnission due to the de- parture of Prank Bogert from the city, upon recommendation of the Mayor and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 966 of the City Council approving the appointment of Idelba. Bennett to fill the unex- pried term of Frank Bogert iris adopted, by the following unanimous vote, to-wit: the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, 1 Sarum and Mayor Shannon. Mayor Shannon announced his desire to remain a member of the Riverside County Defense Council but stated that both the County and the local Defense Councils are meeting on simultaneous dotes, whereupon the ma`ter was referred to the local Defense Council for their consideration as to whether a change of meeting date would, prove acceptable and convenient. A report from the City Planning Commission concerning a hearing held April 27, 1942, on an application for special permit as presented by Robert W. Mollaha.n for t.7le United States of America for i;he operation of a general hospital on the E1 Mirador and adjacent properties was read. The recommendation of the Zoning Board and the City Planning Commission in the form of a, resolution was as follows: "1S;SOL'yED that the Zoning Board and Planning Commission of the City of l Palm Springs grant the application £or special permit as presented by the United States of America, acting through Pir. Robert W. Mollahan for the Division of Engineers, subject to the following conditions to pro- vide adequately for maintenance of the integrity and character of the district in which permit is granted, namely: a. This permit only contemplates and allows the use of the property by 1 the United States Government and no othersi b. , That the type of architecture for all permanent buildings conform , as far as practical with buildings in the immediate vicinity and that the plans and specifications for all proposed improvements on the real property affected substantially complY with the Land Use Ordinance No. 75 of the City of Palm Springs; c. Tbat the regulations of the City of Palm Springs Sanitary District be complied with as concerns all sewage and haste disposal fa.cili- tics on the property or equivalent provision be made. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is respectfully requested that plans and soecifications for buildings prc�csoe rnr nnrstructien be submitted to the Planning Commission for its information and sug-lestion. 14 Thereupon, no action being necessary by the Council, the report was filed with the City Clerk. The City Manager informed the Council that the United States of f rerioa had exercised its option to renew the lease for the fiscal yeas from July 1, 1942 to June 30, 1943, on 29.3 acres of the Airport on Section 18 of the City as an Air Corps Ferrying Com- mand Base. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce regarding recommendations for the entertainment of service men was read, as follows: At a meeting held at the Desert Inn, April 24th, some 20 orga.nizations were ' represented. The meeting was called to discuss the possibilities of, a co- ordinated program with regard to the recreation of service men who cane to Palm Springs, or who may be already stationed here. The conclusions of the meeting were that: 1. An organization be formed which would represent all of the organizations in Palm Springs and would be known as the United Servile Council. 2. That the City Council would be requested to appoint the executive committee of the United Service Council, whose membership would be drawn iron: the various organizations in the community. 3. That it be suggested, to the City Council that it request all oraniza- tions of the community to direct its efforts toward entertainment and recreation of service men through the United Service Council so that this community might have-one well-coordinated entertainment program I or the service men,; instead of a number of unrelated-and disorganized efforts for their entertainment and recreation. The Chamber of Commerce takes pleasure in forwarding to you the consensus of opinion established at that meeting. Mr. John R. E. Chaffey spoke concerning these recommendations to the effect that the ' main purpose of the meeting +vas for a- coordination of activities relating, to service men vx-der a committee to vrork out a definite program. He further stated that the Recreation Commission has adopted resolutions reccmmending'hhat the lease of the, Field Club be extended, which extension is agreeable in its present, form to Mr. £iidston, trust deed holder of the Field Club, and also that tents be erected with shower and toilet fe.eilities for the service men; whereupon a general discussion followed and the above matters vrere- referred to the Boards and Commissions' Rela- tions Committee for study and report to the Oounc-il., The City Manager reported that at a recent meeting of the Community Recreation Com- mission Mi . Thos. A. O'Donnell has offered the use of his reservoir, located at North Palm Canyon Drive and Stevens Road, as a swimming pool for the entertainment of service men with the stipulation that he be absolved from all responsibility and liability in the operation and maintenance of the pool and that this operation' and maintenance be placed directly under an official agency of, the City. The City Manager reported further that Mr. O'Donnell has offered �1,000.00 to be used for the purpose of converting the reservoir into a swimming pool and in establishing the proper facilities, and that any remaining portion of the money may be made available for use in the entertainment of service men but to be expended only upon the recommendation of an official ,agency of the City. Councilman Cliffton voiced the opinion that an excess of entertainment facilities in the City would attract too many service men and that the City should endeavor to provide only for men stationed in the City and in the immediately adjoining area. Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman -Pershing and une,ni- mously adopted, the above ,offer of Mr. O'Donnell was referred to the Commaunity Recreation Commission for study and report to the Council. The City Manager stated that the Defense Council had recommer.-.ded. that an employeo of the City be sent as a representative to the United States Army Bomb Reconnaissance School which sour^e will take place in Los Angeles May 19 and 20, 1942, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 967 of the City Council appropriating a swn not to exceed `; 20.00 to defray the expenses of said representative, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes : Cnrna knew_ - ► aems rnnnal7., Pershin , Bovd,' Sorum, and- nIayor Shannon. Noes: None. Absent: None. 75 Thereupon upon motion of Councilman forum-, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, and unanimously adopted, the Defense Council was empowered to select a representa- tive to attend the school as above set forth. Councilman Pershing, Chairman of the Public 77orks Committee, recommended that Gas Tax funds in the amount of appro-it- tely Jp3,272.00 be utilized in the seal coat- j ing of portions of Indian Avenue, Ramon Road and South Palm Canyon Drive, where- upon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Cliffton and _//unanimously adopted the City En Xm gineer as directed to draw plans and specifics- 154 ti.ons for seal coating portions of streets within the City as follows: Indian Avenue from South Palm Canyon Drive to Paseo El Mirador, 9180 linear feet, 30 feet hide. Ramon Road from Indian Avenue to Sunrise vray, 5280 linear feet, 30 feet wide. South Palm Canyon Drive from Highvray Ill south one-half mile, 2640 linear feet, 20 feet wide. Councilman Pershing also recomnended that the City purchase 200 palm trees from tvro to three feet in height, in no less than five gallon containers, the cost of said trees not to exceed 6;j,300.00. These palm trees were recommended to be planted along the inside of each paving strip on McCallum. Parhn-ray. After due �iay consideration the matter was referred to the Finance Committee for shudy and report; to the Council. The follotivinM letter from the Citz.r "fanaver concerning the necessary action sub- sequent to the passage of Ordinance No. 116 1pfas read: M.y 6, 1942 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council, City of Palm Springs, California. Gentlemen: Ordinance No. 116 establishing the Council-Manager form of government became effective May 1, 1942, thereby replacing Ordinance No. 98 under which the modified Council-Manager form was operating. Upon advice of the City Attorney, it becomas aecessa,.-� in submit my resignation as of Loy. 1, 1942, since my appointment Auras effective under Ordinance No. 96, Reappointment under Ordinance No. 116 as of the same dace would then be in order. Your consid.oration of this matter is respectfully requested. Sincerely yours, (Sgd) John D, Lange City Manager. Councilman Boyd stated that he believed the responsibilities of the City Lianager carried on with no change, but suggested the matter be taken under consideration, whereupon upon ,notion of CounciLnan Boyd, seconded by Councilman 'o=a and unani-mously adopted, the above communication was taken under consideration by the City Council acting as a committee of the whole, for report at the neat meeting. Councilman Sorura commented upon the hazard caused by automobiles parking on the South side of Arenas Road between Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Avenue, whereupon a general discussion followed, and upon motion of ^ouncilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton and unanimously adopted, the diL-y Attorney was directed to draw the necessar;- amendment to the Traffic Ordinance to prohibit parking in the area above stated. In the interim the Chief of Police ;r s directed to place signs prohibiting parking in this area. 16 Thereupon „pon motion of Counci.lman Cliffton, seconded. by Councilman Sorimi and unanimously adopted :the meeting adjourned to May 20, 1942, at .7.30 o' clock f W 4. ;i c City Clerk of Palm, Spri.4gs, Cornia. l.Ii.nutes of Adjourned Regular- Iieeting of the ' City Council of the City of Palm Springs The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meetinp- at the Council Chambers, known as No. 4SO North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wed- nesday, idlay 20, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock I'.Mf., pursuant to adjournment of regular meeting held 14,,y 6, 1.942. The, meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided. Roll Call. Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman John E. Connell Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Philin L. Boyd Councilmuz R. 11. Sorvia PSatrcr Frank V. Shannon City Manager John D. Lange CiL;, Attorney Roy J. Colegate City Clerl_ Robert W. Peterson The following demands were presented,' examined, approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sor mp were ordered paid by check drawn upon the City. Treasurer by unanimous vote, to-wit, the affir- mative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Soriur. and Mayor Shannon. From Du-out Fund: Gladys Y. Murray 15.60 Desert Date Garden Shop 1.75 Purnel Bros. 8.87 From Street. Fund: Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. 51.05 Gilmore Oil Cc. 32.56 Henry Faure 3.79 From,Waste Disposal Fund: Gilmore Oil Co. 14.36 Standard Oil Co. 31.54 From General Fund: " " " 71.99 103.53 Desert Sun 7.21 - From Vfaste Disposal Fund: n it4.48 11.69 From Street Fund: Texas Co. 23.57 From General Fund: " it 107.44 1.31.01 Harold I. Smith 5.33 n n re 45.07 50.40 From Street Fund: ?8.87 From General Fund: Communications Equip.Corp. L. A. Stamp & Stationery 51.e3 Amado Cafe 17.95 C. F. Rayburn, Sheriff 4.90 Hotta Cycle & Supply Co. 2.32 I Floyd Bigley 01.10 J. Harold Wilson 6.62 Banning Auto Service 7.59 Glem;ocd Motors, Inc. 16.82 ::. D. Paul 4.6.53 Snell Oil Co. 54.45 Lyman Lambeth S.AO Glen Thompson 10.00 Earl L. Maloney 3.00 Palm Springs Sporting Goods 26,63 Al Hall 26.00 P.S. Pipe and Supply Co. 97.92 C, r Lyvken 9.18 „ u n 24.85 34.03 From Vraste Disposal Fund: 77 From General Fund: Richfield Oil Co. 7.67 P. S. Builders Supply Cc. 12.66 From Health Fund: It It " " 333.67 346.53 From General Fund: J. M. Connell 2.00 Ray C. Gaubatz 5,36 American Fire Equip. Co. 441,90 P. S. Drug & Import Co. 30.49 Harris Co. y,77 Western Surgical Supply 154.25 Rand McNally Co. 8.60 Calif. Electric Power Co. 5.41 From Health Fund: It it it " 267.80 273.21 From General Fund: Rubidoux Printing Cc. 9.53 Bank Printing Co. 28.54 A. Carlisle & Co. 223.59 Kocher-Samson 6846 Reuben Miller 162.57 Safeway Stores 33.35 P. S. Printing Co. 21.7E Whitewater Mutual Water Co. 5.50 Bailey Stationery 8.87 Chaffey Co., Inc. 120.27 Desert Refrigeration Co. 5.17- Calif. Electric Power Co. 50.92 Calif. Water & Telephone Co. 82.11 Palm Springs Water Cc. 467.56 So. California Gas Co. 00.75 Robert W. Peterson 19.56 From Street Fund: " " " .77 From Waste Disposal Fund: " " " .31 20.64 From Gas Tax Fund: Street Fund 51.35 From General Fund: League of Calif. Cities 2.00 Margaret Shill 10.69 1 John W. Williams 62.57 Frank Smith 93.09 El Mirador Garage 18.40 So. Calif. Telephone Co. 33,00 Henry S. Reid, M. D. 3.00 Frank A. Nelson Co. 8.64 Standard Oil Co. 7.05 The Texas Co. 23.73 From Street Fund: it ° it 21.32 45,05 From General Fund: General Petroleum Corp. 38.35 From Waste Disposal Fund: " " " 53.82 02.17 Gilmore Oil-Co. 17.77 From Street Fund: " It It 38.72 56.49 From Waste Disposal Fund: General Petroleum Corp. 66.32 Union Oil Co. 20.54 Tidewater Associated Oil Co. 24.04 From General Fund: J. J. Fredericks 2.30 Ellen Martell 2.15 Walter E. Somerville 2.15 Pauline Simsarian 2.15 Margaret Shill 2.15 Frank Martineau 2.15 Freda Miller 2.15 Edward H. Merritt 2.15 Caroline McClure 2.15 Frances Bauer 2.15 Esther Vinoarten 2.15 Ellis Gottbehuet 2.15 Lennie Linkletter 2.15 Desert Electric Co. 186.13 Beth Stebbins 3.59 Richfield Oil Co. 0.42 From Canteen Fund: P. S. Sporting Goods 53.92 From Street Fund: Harold I. Smith 6.99 From Waste Disposal Fund: " " " 8.08 15.07 From Canteen Fund: C. ,G. Lykken 22.50 Fropu Canteen fund: P. `".>. Printing Co. 16.33 P. S. Pipe 8> Supply Co. 15.66 Councilman Boyd celled attention to expenditures made for the 'Dugout bein'• charged to the Canteen Fund and explained that these expenditures have been recomuended by the Finance Committee to be charged against this fund. Drafts of the minutes of the meeting of the Oi.ty Council held April 2.1 , 1942, 1Lav— ing been distributed amongst the several Councilmen, wvere approved as the minutes of the meeting and were ordered to, be copied i-n-the Minute Book of the City Council. ' The following letter from City 1.Lanager John D. Lrnme, presenting his resignation, was read: "To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Palm Springs, California Gentlemen: Due to an excellent opportunity elsewhere of which I shotad like to take advantage, I respectfully request of the Honorable City Council that I be relieved, of my duties and responsibilities as City Manager as early as possible but not later than June 15, 1942. It has been - my decision not to be a candidate f or reappointment wider Ordinance No. 116. I tender my resignation with the sincere regret L-L leaving Palm 3'prir.gs. The'.enjoyiuert of the friendships these grew here will be a ciierish,ed memory for the ,ears to come. I believe the City will progress well, particularly during the-we.r era, tinder the guidance of its chosen leaders. T leave ;7ou nnr earneaD wish for the fulfillment of a successful administration. I Sincerely yours, J01IN D. L^.GT,' City Ur cr. n and upon motion of Councilman Connell-, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 968- of the City Council accepting said. resignation a-nd expressing appreciation to John D. range and highly reco;-mnending his services, was adopted by the following vote, to-1^rit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliff ton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, [;oyd, Serum- and T4n.yor Shannon. Noes: Slone. Absent: None. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Clifx''ton, seconded by Councilman Adapts, lution No. 969 of the City Council relieving John D. Lange of his duties as City Mane.ger as of June 1, 1942, and exterc-ling his remuneration to June 15, 191_2, was aclvpted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cl.iffton, Adams," Correll, Pershing, Boyd., Sorum and Ylaycr Shanaon. Noes : None. Absent: None. Councilmen Boyd spoke in appreciation of the service of City Manager Lange and P.'Ir. Lange expressed his regret at Teaving the community ertJ his desire for i`o continu- ed success . A letter from the Palm Snrin_gs Defense Council expressing to the Ci"i.y C<»aucil its approval. of the program of the Recreation Commission in the entertainment of Service Iien and soli.^,itiiig the support of the City Council in said promram, was road. Tile resignations of Esther Pearson and James C. Geggie as members of the Board of Library Trustees were presented and upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by 79 Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 970 of the City Council approving said resignations was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Clifton; Adams, Connell, Pershing, Loyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Thereupon upon recommendation of Mayor Shannon and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 971 of the City Council approving the appointment of Clarence H. Simpson to fill the unexpired term of Esther Pearson, and Carl G. Lykken to fill the unexpired term oC James C. Geggie as members of the Board of Library Trustees was adopted by the following unani- mous vote, to-wit, the affirm tive votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Scrum and &Iayor Shannon. There was presented a report on the business license payments for the current year together with a record of the present delinquents; whereupon upon recommen- dation of the Finance Committee and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 072 of the City Council authorizing the City Clerk to waive the current business license fee for the Ramon Trailer Park upon receipt of payment in full for the fiscal year 1940-41, was adopted by the follow- ing vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None. Absent : None. The further recommendation that the City Attorney draw an amendmenL to the present business license ordinance reducing the fee on trailer parks from w1.00 to 50� 0. space was not included in the above resolution as this recommendation was approved at a Council meeting held February 4, 1942, and has been delayed pending the in- clusion of other license fee revisions or the redrawal of the entire business license ordinance. It was also recommended that the remaining trailer parks which 1 are taxable be contacted with the suggestion of license tax payments on the same basis as agreed on with the Ramon Trailer Park and that the outcome be presented for action by the City Council. A communication was presented from the Civil Aeronautics Administration to the effect that the project instituted by them for the development of the Airport has been completed withthe exception of lighting installation. The City Manager reported that David Jones, Waste Disposal Plant operator, has re- quested remuneration in the amount of ,075.00 per month for the four summer months due to the 'f act.that he will receive little or no.income from June to October on salvage. The matter inns referred back to the City Manager 'or study of the problem and future report to the Council. A letter from the Division of Highways of the State of California stating that authorization for the placement of crosswalk street signs would necessitate formal requests from the Council was read; whereupon upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 973 of the City Council requesting authorization from the Division of HighvT ys to place a pedestrian crosswalk sign at the pedestrian crossing on the North side of Arenas Road across Palm Canyon Drive was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. The Council was issued an invitation by the City Manager to attend an open house I for the inspection of the local Emergency Medical Stations on Friday, at 4:30 P.M. The resignation of Police Officer Frank Smith as of May 20, 1942, was presented together with recommendations of the City Manager and the Chief of Police. A discussion arose concerning vacation pay in such cases where personnel has been employed on a seasonal basis and a motion of Councilman Cliffton approving said resignation with no vacation pay was lost due to the lack of a second, whereupon the matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. A letter from Mr. William Gaede, United States Engineer, requesting in the name of the United States Army the closing of certain streets within and adjacent to the E1 Mirador Properties recently purchased by the United States Army for a 6,0 general hospital, was read; whereupon, following a discussion as to customary pro- cedure and a statement by Mr. Culver Nichols, a property owner in the vicinity of the streets it question, tha0 he believed the proper place for his 'comments to be, at the hearings which will necessarily be held, upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman "Drum and unanimously adopted, the request for the ,losing of certain streets, being portions of Tachevah Drive, Via Miraleste and Calla San Ivlorongo, was referred to the City Planning Commission. The suggested uniform resolution concerning the proposed Whitewater Flood Control 7rogram of the Federal Government as previously adopted by the :Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Coachella Valley County Water District and discussed at a meeting of the Council held April ZL , 19420 by motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously adopted, was brought up for action by the City Council. A discussion followed regarding the nature and extent of the commitment contained in said resolution, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Scrum, Resolution No. 974 of the City Council reading as follows: WHEREAS, the United States Congress, by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936 (Public, No. 738, 74th Cong., H. R. S455), amended by an act approved August 28 , 1937 (Public No. 406, 75th Cong., H. R. 7646), authorized and directed the Secretary of War to undertake preliminary examination and surveys for flood-control on Whitewater River, California; and WHEREAS; Section 3 of said Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, provides : ***That hereafter no money appropriated,under the authority of this act shall be expended on the construction of any project until the States, political subdivisions thereof, or other responsible local agencies have given assurance: satis- factory to the Secretary of War that they will (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights- I of-way necessary for the construction of the project„ except as other- wise provided herein; (b) hold and save the United States free from - damages due to the construction works; (c) maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Wear;*** and NEE6REAS, said Section'3 is amended by an act approved August 8, 1941 (Public, No. 228, 77th Cont., H. R. 1911), and preceding acts, to the effect that provisions (a), (b), and (c) shall not apply to any dam and/or reservoir project; and UFFREAS, the District Engineer, United. States' Engineer Office, 751 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, has found as a result � of his investigations in connection with the survey report on flood control that a flood problem exists on Whitewater River and certain tributaries, and that the alleviation of, the flood menace, in these areas, if undertaken with Federal funds, should be subject to specific conditions of local cooperation hereinafter named; -and WHEREAS, the character of the territory in Riverside County, California, that would be benefitted by the alleviation of the flood menace in these areas constitutes 1 (a) unincorporated territory in Riverside County, r (b) the incorporated territory of the municipality of Palm Springs, and I (c) the territory in Riverside County within the confines of the Coachella Valley 0ounty Water District; and WHEREAS, the C; tp of Palm Springs is willing to cooperate: in accordance 'with the specific conditions hereinafter named insofar as the affected territory within the corporate limits of the City of Palm Springs is con- cerned, provided that the Coachella Valley County Water District likewise cooperates insofar as the territory within the boundaries: of_ said ,Disi;rict is concerned end-also provided that the County of Riverside likewise cooperates insofar as the unincorporated territory* of said Count; is ,on-, earned.; NCW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California, in regular session 81 assembled. this 20th day of May, 1942, as follows : That the public interest and welfare of the City of Palm Springs and the territory known as Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley and unincorporated territory in Riverside County adjacent to the above-mentioned areas, require flood control by means of the construction of levees and/or groins on Chino, Tah1uitz, Palm, Cathedral and 'Tachovah Canyons, and a dam on V:hitevater River. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in the event the required legislation 1 is enacted by the Congress, the City of Palm Springs will cooperate with the Federal govermnent in undertaking said flood control im- orovements on Chino, Tahquitz, Palm, Cathedral and Tachevah Canyons insofar as said proposed improvements are located within the corporate limits of the City of Palm Springs and not incorporated within the boundaries of the Coachella Valley County Water T?irtyiet or in the unincorporated territory of the County of Riverside adjacent thereto, being and lying outside the boundaries of said District, it being understood by the said City Council'of the City of Palm Springs that the Coachelln Valley- County Water District and the County of River- side will likewise cooperate with the Federal government insofar as said proposed improvements are located within the boundaries of said Coachella. Valley County Water District and in the unincorporated territory of the County of Riverside adjacent thereto: and that, upon theenactment of the necessary and required Federal legislation, then and at such time as may be required or appropriate, the City of Palm Springs will proceed to definite commitment, if re,uired,withi.n its reasonable ability to assist the Federal government in the improve- ment and operation of this proposed flood control program. BE IT PUATLER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered in the Minutes of the proceedings of the City Council of the said City of Palm Springs, and that the Clerk is hereby directed to forward- a certified copy of this_resclution to the District 0li.neer, United_ States Engineer Office, 751 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California, as sell as to the Board of Directors of the Coachella Valley County Water District, Indic, California, and to the Board ce Supervisors of the County of Riverside, Riverside, California. was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cornell, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Not Voting: Councilmen Adams and Pershing. Noes: Cogrni.lman Cliffton. _ - Absent: None. The City Manager reported that the Observation Post located on the roof of the Cornell Building as a tepporary structure is proving inadequate to the needs of the Ground Observation Corns and that Mr. Culver Nichols, Chief Observer, has had plans and specifications drawn for a. new shelter at or estimated cost of y409.73. Mr. Nichols outlined the benefits of the contemplated structure and urged immediate action on the approval of an appropriation for the purpose of this construction; whereupon upon motion of Councilman Boyd., seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 975 of the City Council, appropriating a stun not to exceed 000.00 for use in the construction of a new Observation Post as outlined. by Chief Observer Nichols and instruct;ng the City Manager to see that the construction be in accordance with plans and specifications as presented by Mr . Nichols, was adopted by the following vote, -to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Navor Shannon. Noes : None. _ Absent: None. It was further suggested that a conference be had with Councilman Serum concern- ing the details of the construction. The City Manager informed the Council that a letter has been received from Mr. Hollis R.- Thompson, Regional Vice-President of American "irlines, Inc. . regard- ing the resumption of negotiations on the Airport on Section 18 to the effect that plans of the hnorican Airlines, Inc., are indefinite at present but the matter will be considered shortly. Mayor Shannon announced a, heorinr� to he held before the Riverside Counts Eoard of Supervisors on P.4ay 25, 1942, at 1-0.-00 o'clock A.M. concerning a proposal of the Federal Sovernment to establish a laboratory in. the basement of the County Court- house. The Mayor stated that this would result in considerable saving to the County as -sell as our community and that he planned to attend the hoaring. Mayor Shannon also commented upon the necessity of having a Health Officer here for the. sunnner months due to the influx of Service Men and that the matter should be acted upon without delay, whereupon the City I:ana�er suggested that a resolution be forwarded to the County* Board of Supervisors sett in; forth this necessity 7nzt no action was taken by the Council. Mr. John R.' E. Chaffey, being present in the Chambers, reported that; at a recent meeting of the Community Recreation Commission action had been taken to request the City* Council that tile Recreation Commission be authorized to form a War Recreation Council to consist of the five members of the Community Recreation Commission as Directors and Officers of the Council, with the power to appoint; five additional members from various local organizations, to act as a Coordinating Council for the recreation and. entertainment of Service Men in the City. In the 'discussion that followed; P!Ir. Chaffey stated that such e Board would be a necessity should the City find the need of assistance from the U. S. 0, or F. S. A. , and. that the 1 -1 as suggested above would be organized so that immediate assistance would be procurable should the necessity* arise. A motion of Councilman Cliffton to refer the matter to a committee war lost due to the lack of a second; whereupon upon motion of Council- man Pershing, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution NO. 97G of the City Council authorizing the Community Recreation Commission to form a IeVar Recreation Council consisting of the five members of the Community. Recreation Commission empowered to act as Directors and five other members to be appointed by the Community Recreation Commission from various orga.niza.tions of the City, was adopted by the Following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Loyd., Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Mr. Chaffey then presented a donation from Mr. George B. Roberson for the Canteen Pujad in the amount of q�69.66, said sum being the net profit on the recent :Pro- Amateur Woman,'s Golf Tournament. He also presented a'donation from Mr. Thomas A. O'Donnell for the Canteen : und in the amount of 'y1,000.00, said sum being originally an accompaniment to the offer of his reservoir as a. swimming pool for Service Men. Iir. Cha.C.Pey reported that, upon investigation, the proposed use of the reservoir as a swimming Fool was not practicable because the large body of water it contained would require an amount of chlorination to make the 7m ter unfit for irrigation purposes. An ex- planation of the above to Idr. O'Donnell resulted in the '$1,000.100 being donated to the Canteen Fund for the recreation of Service Men within the City as the Council should determine fit and. proper. Upon the suggestion of Mr. Chaffey and upon motion of Councilmen Pershing„ seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 977 of the City Council accepting the donation of $1,000.00 from Mr. O'Donnell for the purpose as above set firth and expressing in appropriate language its appreciation of the gift was adopted' by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Soram and Mayor Shannon. Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 972 of the City Council accepting the donation of Mr. George B. Roberson in the amount of v$69•G6 as above set forth and expressing the appreciation of the Council was adopted by the follcnring unanimous vote, tc-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Scrum and Mayor Shannon. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Soriun, and I unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk cf lm pr" %alifor.nia. 83 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. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, June 3, 1942, at 7:30 o'clock F.M. , the said day being the first Wednesday of the said month of June. _ The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided. Roll Cell: Present: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman John M. Connell Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman R. M. Serum Mayor F. V. Shannon City Clerh Robert W. Peterson The report of the City Treasurer for the month of Wky, 1942, was presented, ex- amined and ordered filed by the City Clerk. Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 979 of the City Council transferring the sum of $500.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. The following demands were presented, examined, approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Serum, were ordered paid by checks drawn upon the City Treasurer, by unanimous vote, to-quit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Corm ell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon: From General Fund:, John D. Lange $525 .00 Guy Pinney 150.00 Roy W. Colegate 115.00 35.00 C. J. Burket 175.00 J. F. Davidson 10.00 John Sprague, Jr. 75.00 Nathan H. Basson 60.00 Robert W. Peterson 190.00 Joseph-P. Sandeffer 45.00 Dorothy Henderson 100.00 Winifred C. Chapman 130.00 Lowell -Taylor 85.00 Murray V. Hayes 125.00 From Street Fund; C. K. Sanborn 200.00 Phil Gardella 132.00 E. V. Sullivan 120.00 Henry Lotz 100.00 From General Fund: C. J. Burket 50.00 Los&l Taylor 20.00 Lyle J. Sanard 300.00 LeRoy Hall 175.00 Jim R.- Maynard 150.00 Malliam Lux - 150.00 Raymond Wilson 150.00 Crest Johnson 150.00 Elmer Taunton 150.00 Joe Omli.n 150.00 William Lecuesio 225.00 Phil Kasper 153.00 Orville Bigham 150.00 From°'Naste Disposal Fund: Carl McNealy 165.00 Lilla West 125.00 Victor Campbell 210.50 rovil Killer 10.30 Fran]; Britton 144.50 David S. Carothers 133.50 84. From Waste Disposal Fund: Ralph Newman '133.50 Carl McNealy 30.00 Frnn; Gen:-ra,l Fund: Herbert J. Carpenter 300.00 Louis ca Frances Gaur iello 79.17 From 7.aste Disposal Fund: to it to t 20.83 100.00 From General Fluid: Sunshine Court 30.00 Robert Vi. Peterson 6.00 From Waste Disposal Fund: to it It 9.00 15.00 From General Fund: C;. lifornia Else. Power G2'•94 Calif. Water & Tel. Co. 04.68 M. R, Medby, Lime'_i- ht 11.51 The' Charfey Co, , Inr,. 6'.08 De�ecrt Sun `30,3} Stork.+rell & Binney 62.1`.J It It " ,5.110 63�.58 From Waste Disposal Fund-timd: ,� General Fund 33.35 r r La�rrrence Crossley u•OJ rro;m General Fund: it it 20.00 25.00 From Street F,und.: J. P. Sardef£er 25.00 Fran Gas Tax Fund: Street Fund 128.35 From General Fund: Lynan-Lambeth 8•4.0 Wood Glover 12.50 Cruz Siva 10.50 Pahn-Springs Drug 2.06 Dill Lumber Co. 2.8� Desert Forge 2.00 S imp s on's 11.93 From Canteen Fund: ° 7.50 19.43 From General Fund: J. G. Nerad 16.80 P. S. Pipe & Supply 31.53 P. S. Builders Supply 171.29 From Street Fund: I. u ° 30.90 202.19 From General Fund: Ray C. Gaubatz 77.25 Henry A. Simsarian 2.42 Chas. R. Hadley Co. 8.00 ' Reuben Miller 35.90 Co G. Lykken 17.54 From Street Fund: It to to 1.1.1 13.C5 From General Fund: Herman C. .Stuebing 3.00 Eda Stuebing 3.00 From -Canteen Fund: Austin G. MclAmnus 11 .79 From-Health Center Fund: E. F. iu"artell 2 a;.4.,a2 From General Fund: Simpson's 8.14 Radio Specialties Co. 65.56 Floyd Bigley 24.78 Frum=xfasi;e Disposal fund: - " it - 27.42 52.20 From-General Fund: K. D. Paul 19 .89 Te.x Drishell 11.05 Julian L. Faas 17.75 El Mirad.or Garage 30.23 C. F. Rayburn, Sheriff ()•80 From- Dugout Fund: Purnel Bros. 25,.11 John Talmage 35.25 Union Ice Co. 11.07 From General Fund: Street Fund 500.00 Upon the recommendation of Mayor Shannon, and upon motion of Councilman. Sarum, second- ed by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 980 of, the City Council approving the appointment of Clarence A. Hyde as Vice-Chair-man of the Palm Springs Defense Council was adopted by the following unanimous- vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Council- men .Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum andMa.yor Shannon. Upon recommendation of Mayor Shannon and upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 981 of the City Council. accepting the resig- nation of John Porter Clark as member of the City Plaxming Commission, was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-grit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Clifftcn, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Upon recommendation of Mayor Shannon and upon motion of Councilman Clifton, second- ed by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 982 of the City Council approving the appointment of C. P. Adams as ex-off; cio member and representative of the City Council upon the City Planning Commission was adopted by the follo�.wirp, unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, 85 Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Councilman Boyd, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported concerning the recommended. purchase of Palm trees to be planted along McCallum Parkway that the funds necessary for the purchase and upkeep of these trees might be more im- portant elsewhere in view of the probable reduced revenue in the coming year, whereupon the matter was deferred pending a more propitious time for such expen- ditures. Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 983 of the City Council authorizing the City Clerk to naive the current business license fee for the Orchard Camp Grounds upon receipt of payment in full for the fiscal year -1940-41, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit:, Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, 'Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk reported the receipt of �3.42 as return premium on the Library contents policy issued by Kocher-Samson Insurance Agency due to the exclusion of coverageon the Museum contents, and the receipt of 49.42 as return premium on the Library fire insurance policy issued by Alvin Weingarten due to reduction of rate effective July 1, 1941. Recommendations from former City Manager Lange, and Councilman Serum, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, regarding a vacation pay and sick leave policy for the City Personnel, were presented, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 984 of the City Council establishing the policy of granting an annual vacation of one working day for each month of employment to each employee in the City provided that person has 'been continuously employed by the City for at least six months; of granting one- half of one working day per month for sick leave, said leave to accumulate immediately from the day of appointment with no provision for minimum period of employment and that sick leave in excess of that allowed shall be without pay; and of granting vacation pay upon termination of employment with the City in an amount equal to one day's pay for each month of employment provided that said month has not already been compensated for by a vacation period or by other compensation and provided that there has not been established good and sufficient reason for this pay not being ;ranted, visa adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None. Absent: None. Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 985 of the City Council authorizing the renewal of the agreement for the Waste Disposal Plant facilities, between the Palm Springs Sanitary District of Riverside County and the City of Palm, Springs for a period or three years in 't" substantially the same form as the agreement set forth in Resolution No. 257 of the City Council, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes. Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Manor Shannon. Noes : None. Absent: None. Mayor Shannon informed the Council that Dr. Fox, Riverside County Health Officer, has agreed that County Health Officer Basson shall continue his work in Palm Springs and Indio throughout the summer with no further cost to the City, where- upon the City Clerk eras directed to forward a letter of appreciation to Dr. Fox for this additional service. A report from former City Manager Lange concerning the activities and request for remuneration of David Jones, Waste Disposal Plant Operator, -was read, said report recomioendin, tile possiblereplacement of David. Jones or +,he alternative of offer- ing him ;$25.00 to z$35.00 a. month for thethree months beginhin July 1st, vrhere- upon the matter was referred to Mayor Shannon for investigation and report. P_ letter from the Civil Aeronautics Administration stating that their+agreement with the City provides that the City shall assume the maintenance cf he i_ _crt 86� facilities, was -read. It further stated that during the summer :months the, oiled runways should be kneaded and rolled with a mu].t-iple-tired roller to preserve the life of the rzaving and reduce ultimate maintenance costs, whereupon the matter of renting a roller and estimating the cost of such naintenaxice woric was referred to the 4;irport Cormittee and the Street Department. It was also suggested that the Army Air Corps lease"be studied regarding their possible responsibility for airport maintenance. Upon recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 986 of the City Council accepting the resignation of Patrolman Frank Smith, as of 1hy 20,, 1942, was adopted by the following vote, 1;0-1,cit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Bo.7d, Serum and M—,yor 'Shannon. Noes : None. Absent: None. The application of Gladys Y. i'(lurray for a permit to conduct public dances a.t the elruado Cafe during the forthcoming season was presented together with a favorable report from the Chief of Police, whereupon, upon recommendation of the 'Public Safety Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution Tao'. 927 of the City Council granting said permit was adopted by 'the following -note, to-vrit: Ayes': Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershin., , Board and Sorun. Noes : IVinvor' Shannon. Y,bsent: None. - - The City Clerk reported that copies of plans and specifications for the seal coat- ing of portions of Indian Avenue, Ramon Road and South Palm Canyon Drive had been received from City Fn^Aneer Davidson as requested by the City Council at its "I i.ng held Play 6, 194_2. - A di.soussion arose regarding the cleaning of streets during the' sLmvmer months and I upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 9F8 of the Cite Council approving that Henry Lotz, street cleanser, be retained on a Half-time basis at the salary of I5o.00 for the month of June, was adopted by' the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of 'Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershinv, Boyd, So'rurm and Mayor Shannon. The following application of Mr. Arthur E. Bailey for the position r..,^ City Manager was read: "Los Ga.tos, Calif, 'PCiay 31., 39,12 it Mr. Robert VY. Peterson ' _City Clor Palm Springs,, California Deer Hr. Peterson: - -r;-11 you k9ndiy place this letter in ;Four files es an appli- cation for the position of City I1bfane.ger- of Palm Springs, recently vacated by John D. Lange and ask tliat ii, be acted rtpon by the City Council at its earliest convenience. In presenting this matter to the Council will you please inform t11en that I aim fully aware of the duties and respons:i.bilities Ordinance No. 113 places upon a City lk,,nager and that, 'I am. also aiTarG of the fact that it would be useless to assume these duties and responsibilities without first having the assurance or the authority Section 625E of the "Municipal Code ore etes. 1`dill ,you also i -form them that it is my definite opinion that in order for the City klaria;er Plan of Government to effoct-ive11,r vrork cut in Palm Springs, neither the Council or any of its. committees or mombers should dictato or attempt to dictate, either directl;r or indirectly, the e.ppoiatment of any person t,o office rr empioy- ment by the. City ,Manager or in may maimer interfere irrith the Ci to 'Mans.ger or nrezmnt him frnr, e erci min his ovm 'iud¢ment in the appointment of officers and employees in adminis'trati'krc 87 "service, and further, except for the purpose:: of inquiry, the Council and its members should deal vc-ith the administrative ser- vice solely through the City �,.anager, and neither the Council nor any of its members should give orders to -ry of the sub- ordinates of the City Manager, either publicly or privately. IT In the event this application_ is favorably acted upon, my acceptance wwould be conditioned upon the assurance by the City Council that 2 be permitted to exercise the pourers and duties of a. City Y;Mager with complete freedom and in the ;manner contemplated by the above-mentioned Statute and Crdinnncc. Respectfully ;*ours, ARTHUE E. BAILEY" ltihereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, sccondod b;r Councilman Connell , Resolution Ne. 9S9 of the City Council appointint; Arthur -7. Bailey as City_I1a1-a.,er of the City of Palm Snrinl-s, effective June 15. 1942, and c,c,n.tin?.i.ng until idovember 30, 1942, unless terminated orior to said date br ❑ni;ion of +.,he Council, at a. nompeusat on of';050.00 per month, and that the duties and authorities of Arthur E. Bailey in the capacity of City 'Va.nager shall be those set forth in ' rdinallce No. 116 as the duties and authorities of City '4anac,er until further or other order of the Council, was adopted by the followins vote, tc-wit: Ayes: Coy-roilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershinl-, Boyd, Sor:zm and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None Absent. Prone. Councilman Boyd, Finance Committee Chairman, brought up the subject of the, pros- pectiz,e purchase of a gasoline tank and pump for the usage of all City Departments as previously referred to the Finance Committee, and a letter from a service station equipment dealer verifying the availability of equi.pmcnt at the present time was read. A suggested plan of gasoline distribution was also read and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Pershing, and -unanimously adopted, the hatter was referred to the new City Plana er with the request that he glue it his earliest possible attention. V Mr. John R. F. Chaffe}r, being present in the Chambers, stated that the Community i,ecrns,tion Commission had recommended that negotiations be jinde.rtahen vrith the Field Cl.n') Doard of Directors for the extension of the lease of the Field Club by the City for an additional year, whereupon the matter was referred to the Boards and Commissions Relations Commission for recommendation at the next meeting of the Council. A further recommendation of the Community Recreation Commission was reported by Mr. Chaffey in the Form of a request that the City Council authorize the use of the Palm Springs Hotel swimming pool at the cost of $ 60.00 per month as an addition to the children's recreational program, whereupon upnn recommendation of the Finance Committee and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolutinn No. 990 of the Ci_ty. Council appropriatin,. the sum of ; 60.00 for rental of the Balm SpringsHotel swirmning pool for the period from June 8 to July 8, -1942, under the supervision of the Director- of Recreation, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cli_ffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing,, Boyd, Sortum and Mayor Shannon. 1 Noes: None. Absent: ?done. Mr. Chaffey then presented a recommendation of the Community Recreation Commission that an assistant director of Recreation be employed at a rate of 50/ per hour not to exceed �4100.00 per month to aid the Director of Recreation and that Binney blorris be em l.oyed as said assistant, whereapou upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sor�_zm, Resolution No. 991 of the City Council appro�ring the employment of Bic ney Morris as Assistant Director of Recreation at the rate of 50¢ per hour not to exceed �100.00 for the period from June 8 to July 8, 1942, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Apes! Cnureilren Cliffton, Adams, Cornell, Persh;r^, Ao.rd, Sorvan and 14ayor Sho_nnon. �8. Woes: one. Absent: None. Open recommendation of the War Recreation Council as stated by I4r. ^haffoy and upon motion of Council;-,Ian Cliffto_1, seconded by Councilman Per'.=ihing, Recolutior No. 992 of the City Council appropriating a sum not to exceed N1,000.00 from the Canteen Fund for the purpose of installing shower and toilet facilities at; the Field. Club for Service Men, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, SorLun and Mayor Shannon. roes: None. Absent: None. A further recomriendation of the War Recreation Council that 4500.00 be appropriated for a hospitality center at the Field. Club was presented by S6[r . Chaffey, whereupon, following a discussion which brought forth the facts Lhat this appropriation would almost completely liquidate the Canteen Fund and that the War Recreation Council is not prepared to submit definite plans -at present, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Serum, and ;Lra.nimously adopted, the matter -vm,s referred to the Recreation Committee of the Council for investigation and report. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Courcilma.n C1irfton , and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to Wednesday, June ,rl7, .194:2, a.L- 7:30 P.M. City Clerk of Palm Springs, California. Minutes of Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Sprints. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a special meeting at the Council Chambers, Bio. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on June Sth, 1942, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. , pursuant to Call by the Honorable F.V. Shannon, aTayor,,- dated June Sth, 1942. - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided. (toll Call: Present: Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman John IT. Connell Councilman Philip L. Coyd Councilman R. M. Sor:Lm ivlayor F. V. Shannon City Clerk Robert W. Peterson Absent: Councilman Baron L. Clifftcn Councilman F. E. Pershing The Call by the Mayor terns rend as, follows: CALL ANll NOTICF FORA SPECIAL HEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 0117 0'r' PAI24 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 Oity of Palm Springs, do hereby call a. special meeting of the ,City Council of the City, of Palm Springs, California, to be held at: 1.:00 1'clock P.M., Monday, June 8, 1942, 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 ordinance required to hold meetings, to consider a. proposal of the American Airlines, Inc. , - for the erection of certain buildings, and the use of a portion of bhe facilities at the Paln Springs Airport located on SPnti-on 18, anrt to take proper and ,advisable action thereon since the war situation 89 demands immediate attention to this matter. VU TNESS my hand this Sth day of June, 1942. F. V. SHANNON Mayor, City of Palm Springs, California. There was then presented the consents of members of the City Council filed with the CityClerk prior to the meeting, as follows: CONSENT AND VIAIVER 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 1:00 P.11i., June Sth, 1942, for the purposes and to consider and act upon the matters specified in the Call and. Notice for such meeting made and signed by the Honorable F. V. Shannon, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, on June 8th, 1942, service of which notice is, hereby acknowledged, and I hereby waive all further no£ice of such meeting. WITNESS iay hand, Bacon L. Cliffton F. V. Shannon J. M. Cornell C. P. Adaz R. M. Serum Phi 1—Z-T"—A^�`rrl There was also presented a telegraphic communication from Councilman Pershing as follows: Beverly Hills, Calif., June 8 950A Robert 'if. Peterson City Clerk, Palm Springs, Calif. Just received �rour letter. I hereby consent to holding of a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs called for one o'clock P.74. , June Sth, 1942, for the -nirpcse of consenting to a proposal of 'Americaii Airlines, Inc., for the Gk erection of certain building and the use of a portion- of the facilities at the Palm Springs Airport located on Section 1S and taking proper and advisable action thereon since the war situa- tion demands immediate attention to this matter. F. E. 1'ersi'.i.rg. Said call and consents having been examined by the membero of the Council and being; considr-,red sufficient for the purpose thereof the meeting was unanimously declared convened.. Unosi motion of Councilman Boyd., seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 993 of the City Council rescinding Resolution No. 936 of the City Council adopted Ioiarch 26, 1942, and with drawing the offer of the Palm Springs Airport on Sec- tion 18,- T. 4 S., R. 5 E:, S.D,B.f: M., -cc the Navy Department of the United States of Arierica for the nurpcses of aMarire Corps Airdrome, was adopted. by the folloeiia�� vote, to-wit; Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Serum end Tlayor Shannon. Noes: None. AhsPn+, : Councilmen and Pershing. Till.. 0. T. R9.d1ey, Ur. Ted Leor.s and Mr. "L.rtin Burke, bc! "S in attendance at 90, she meeting, presented on behalf of Americo.a,"-irli.nes,, Inc. , _. su,ggested lease to permill said P4nerican Airlineh, Inc., to --mol-e use of the south-?est corner of the Airport or: Section 16 for coianercial airlines service. Sr,,id lease "ins thoroughly discussed as to its various conditions, whereupon i'=r. Burho excused himself f-ora the meeting for a reviewel of the lease vrith Yr. Roy 7 . Colegate, City i11 tor'ney, who wns not present, In the, Chambersdue to illness. Upon return of Mr. Burke to the nreetinl the 'discussion continued and upon the sugges- tion of Mayor Shaumon the meeting stood recessed until 6:00 o'clock, P-I!"_., tl:i.s day' for the purpose of the redrawal of-the above-mentioned. lease wri'th the 4meric.an Air- lines, Inc. Tile hour of '1:00 o'clock P.D1. having arrived the meeting rias again callod to order b,r M yor "hannon. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Cl. P. Adams Councilman John M. Con-cell Councilman F'hilin L. Boyd NLayor I'. V. 'hannon Citir Clerk Robert '. Peterson Absent : Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman F. E. ''nrshing Councilman R. M. Sorum The lease with the American Airlines, Inc., as redrawn and approve:- by the City f�ttorney, was read, said lease being for the Southwest corner of the Airport on Section 18, described as follows: All that portion of Section 18, T.4 S., R. 5 B., S.B.B.& 1A.,, beginning at the S.W. corner of said Section 18, thence Easterly alon souther- ly line of said section a distance of 750 feet. Thence Northerly and parallel with the westerly line of said section a distance of 1500 tee'c. Thence westerly and parallel with the South line of said section a dis- tance of 750 feet to the westerly line of said section, thence souther.- ly along the westerly line of said section a distance of 1500 feet to the ' point of beginning. Excenting therefrom the southerly rectangular 40 ieet and the westerly rectangular 40 feet for road purposes, for a term beginning June 15, 1942, and ending four months after the expiration of the lease between the City of Palm Springs and the United States of America for the purposes of the Army Air Corps, and granting to the American Airlines, Inc., the right to make use of that portion of the Palm Springs Airport in connection with its air line service at a rental of $1.00 per ,year during such time as the lease between the City of Palm Springs and the United States oC America for the purpose of Array Air Corps remains in effect, and the swn of p213.33 for the remainder of the term of the lease. The lease :further grants to American Airlines, Inc., the right, at its own expense, to erect on the leased promises such buildings ,as are necessary and convenient for its operation and to construct a runxx.y not to exceed 200 feet in width to connect the leased premises with the existing taxi and landing strips, said buildings and improvements to be located and constructed according,to plans and specifications first to be approved in writing by the City of -Palm Springs prior to commencement of work and t3aL on the termination of the lease the City may ei'L-her require that American l:irli.nes, Inc. , remove said buildings or that title be conveyed to the City- American Airlines, Inc., in accordance with the lease, is also granted the privilege of maintaining the necessary g round funs+.,ions to cordurt the operation of a commercial aircraft transportation systen. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution I No. 994 of the City Council authorizing; the execution of the above-mentioned lease by the Mayor and the City Clerk on behalf of the City of Palm Springs, sub- ject to a letter being written by American Airlines, Inc.,, as an appendage to said lease, said letter being the agreement of American Airlines, Inc., to pay its proportionate share of the cost of the "irport maintenance based on the extent of its use of the same in ratio to the total use thereof, was adopted by the follanIng vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen Cliffton,. Pershing and Sorum. 91 Thereupon,upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams, and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned. City Clerk of Palm Snrinfs, California. Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting 1 of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs The City Council of the ';ity 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 17, 1942, at 7:30 o 'clock P.M. , pursuant toadjournment of regular meeting held June 3, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided. Roll Call : Present : Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman John M. Connell Councilman Frank B. Pershing Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman R. M. Sorum Mayor F . V. Shannon City Clerk Robert W. Peterson City Attorney Roy I.T. Colegate Absent : Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held May 6, A7ay 20, June 3 and June 8, having been distributed among the several Councilmen, vrere presented, approved and ordered copied in the Minute Book. A Warrant and Register of Demands was presented, examined, approved by the f0lnance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Pershing, claims and demands numbered 3482 to 3508 inclusive, were approved and ordered paid by checks drawn upon the City Treasurer by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilman Adams, Cornell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton There was also presented a claim for moneys expended from the General Fund and chargeable to the Liquor License Tax Fund in the amountof t5,038.45; whereupon, upon the approval of the Finance Committee and upon motion of Councilman Boyd and seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 996 of the City Council allowing said claim and ordering the transfer of the said sum of $5,038.45 from the Liquor License Tax Fund to the Ceneral Fund in payment thereof was adopted by the following vote to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd , Sorum and ?Mayor J Shannon. Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton. Councilman Cliffton arrived and participated in the proceedings . Councilman Boyd introd coed 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, 1942;" whe:^eupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Clerk for further action by the City Council. A claim by Frederick B. Philbrick, the Gamewell Company, for the final payment on the Lease Rental Contract, of the rire Alarm System eras presented; whereupon, upon the approval of the Finance Committee and 92 , upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by. Councilman C1.11ton, Resolution No . 997 of the City Council approving the payment of �475.39 as payment in f ull for said Fire Alarm ;System was adopted by the following vote to-wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams , Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None. Absent: None. Upon motion of Councilman Soriim, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 998 of the City Council, exercising the option and privilege of renewing the Lease by rack-International Motor Truck_ Corporation of the Mack Yodel '' 95, 1000-gallon, triple combination pumping engine, used by the Fire Department, for the period from July 1, 1942 to June 30, 1943, for the sum of $2,420.00, payable ,$1,210.00 on or before July' 1, 1942, and $1,210. 00paT;able on or before January 1, 1943, and approving the payment of said rental of $1,210.00 due on or before July 1, 1942, ' and, appropriating moneys from -the General Fund for said Payment, was adopted by the following vote to-'exit : , -Ayes : Councilmen C13ffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None. Absent : None . A, recommendation of the City Planning Co=Ission on the contemplated amendments to Ordinance No. 75 of the City for the purpose of carry- ing out its intent and aiding its interpretation was presented as follows : "a. To amend Section l of said Ordinance No. 75 by striking out the present definition of "Building" and 'to insert therein the definition of "Building" to read as follows: "Any structure as herein defined." To delete from the definition of "Dwelling, To Familytt ;- "living independently of each other, includi_no all necessary employees of each such family." "To delete from the definition of "Dwelling, ;Multiple' Family" ;-- "living independently of each other and doing their ovn cooking, including all necessary employees of each such family." To strike out the present definition of "Family" and to insert therein a definition of "Farrilytt reading as follows: "One or more persons occupying a premises and living' separately from 'other occupants of the same pre.misos ." To strike out the present definition of "Yard, Front" , and to insert therein a definition of "Yard, Front" reading as follows : "A yard extending along that portion of a lot which abuts a street, measured 'between the street line cr lines of the lot and any building." To strike out the present definition of "Yard, Side" and to insert therein a definition of "Yard, Side" reading as follows : . "A yard between the side line of the lot and the nearest - - building and extending from the inner front yard line to the inner rear yard line." b. To amend Section 16 of said Ordinance No . 75 by 11 striking out ' Section 160 b-4, and to insert the following: 93 "A private garage not exceeding one story in height and detached from any other build9ng by a distance of at least five feet may occupy that portion of' a side or rear yeard within a distance equal to 2/3 of the inner width of such side or rear yard." To strike out paragraph b-5 of Section 16 of said Ordinance No. 75." Thereupon upon motion of ;ouncllman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously adopted, the City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary resolution and notice of h-iaring on the above- mentioned recommendation, said hearing to be e msolidat3d with other matters rb ich are to be considered by the City Planning Commission at its meeting to be held on July 7, 1942. Councilman Connell, Chairman of the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee, reported concerning the suggested extension of the F'iAld Club Lease that a definite recommendation would depend upon what improvement isto- be --considered at the Field Club and that a long term extension of the lease might permitfinancial aid from the Federal Security Association for the installation of a swimming pool. Councilman Connell further reported a recommendation of the Boards and Commissions Relations Committee that the Afar Recreation Council be authorized as an agency for the collection and expenditure of funds under the iar chest Plan of operation; whereupon, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No: 997A of the City Couuncil authorizing the Mar Recreation Council to act as a single agent for the collection and expenditure of funds to be deposited with the City in the Canteen Fund and that all disbursements be upon the recommendation of the Council Recreation Committee and that the method of operation be on the War Chest Plan, was adopted by the following unanimous vote to-wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None Absent : None A letter .from the City, Planning..Co,.nmission' was read d'enying' the 'petition of John ,W. Williams and Pearl, ?dcManus for a change of zone on Lots ly 2, 4, 5 and 6 of Ramon Tract from R-3 to C-2 and on the Northerly 100 feet of Lot 5, Section 23, including the Northerly 40 feet from U to C-2. .A further communication from the City Planning Commission was read denying the petition of John G. Munholland for the rezoning of Lot 10 of the John Mel Tract from R-3 to C-2. The above-mentioned petitlnFts and denials were referred to the City Attorney to draw the necessary resolutions and notices of hearings for consols-lotion with other hearings to be held. Upon motion , of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 999 of the City Council, authorizing Guy Pinney, present Judge of the City 'Court, in his official capacity to procure moneys in- the amount of $51.44 from the Trustee or Custodian A-count now carried with the Bank of America, N. T. & S. A. , Palm Springs Branch, under the name of Albert R. Hoffman, former Judge of the City Court, now deceased, and authorizing the said Guy Pinney to establish and I maintain , a new custodian or trustee account for the said City Court now carried with the Bank of America, N. T. & S. A. , Palm Springs Branch, of which the present or any subsequent Judge of said Court shall be an ,authorized signer for the purpose of withdrawals, and authorizing said Guy Pinney to procure at the expense of the City a book of consecutively numbered checks for the said Trustee or Custodian Account, was adopted by the following unanimous vote to-wit: the the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams , Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. The City Clerk presented several additions and revisions to the Business License Ordinance No. 11, being the additional classification of air conditioning and heating maintenance, annual license fee., $24.00; the additional classification of art galleries, annual license fee - �12.00; the reclassification of trailer parks to 50� per space with 9 + a minimum of $"12 .00 annually; and a change of date making discount payments effective to` June 30 of each fiscal year ; whereupon the matter was referred to the City Attorney for the drawing of the necessary amendment., The City Clerk reported the receipt of the Franchise Statement and the payment of $1,551.69 for the calendar year 1941, from the California Electric Power Company. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Adams , Resolution No. 1000, acceptin the resignati6n of Winifred C. ' Chanman, Stenographer, and Bookkeeper for the City Offices, as of June 15, 194,2, was adopted by the 'Following unanimous vote' to-wit : the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing,," Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. „ Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1001 of the City Council, approving the ten-pora.ry . employment of Vargaret 'Shill, Stenographer for the 'City Offices , at the rate of 75�1 per hour, was adopted by the following' unanimous ' vote to-Wit : the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adamsy Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 1002 of 'the 'City Council, approving the appointment of Mary Lou Kingsbury, Stenographer and. Bookkeeper for the City offices, as of June 22, 1942, at the rate of $120.00 per month, was adopted' by the' followling unanimous ' vote , to-wit : the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams , Connell, ,Persh.ing,' Boyd, ' Sorum' and Mayor Shannon. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Boyd, ' Resolution No .' 1003 of 'the City Council, accepttng 'the resignation of Carl McNealy, Superintendent of the Waste Disposal Department, as of June 9, 1942, was adopted by the following unanimous vote', to-wit the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. A request of the U. S. Army rerrying Command to erect ten'.porary buildings on that portion of the Airnort on ,Section 18, T. 4, S. ; ' R. 5 E. , S.B.B.& M. , described as follows : "Beginning at the ' l/4 'corner on the West side of said Section' 18, thence Northerly on the Aest line of said Section a distance of 1320 feet; thence at right angles Easterly a distance of 292 feet; thence Southerly and parallel with the said Westerly line a distance of2640 feet; thence Westerly at ri ht angles a distance of 2921 feet to a. point on the said Westerly line of Section 18; thence Northerly along the said Westerly line � to ' the - point of beginning." was presented; whereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton; second- ed by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 1004 of the City Council, granting the U. S. Army Ferrying Command a permit to erect• temporary buildings on the Airport on that portion of Section 16 as described above, subject to the removal of said buildings at the termination of the war or the expiration of the U. S. Government Lease with : the City ,of Palm Springs , was adopted by the following unanimous vote, ' to=wit : the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams , I Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman ' V.ams; fesolution No. 1005' of the City Council, approving the resignation of Lilla C. West, ,Bookkeeper for the vCsste Disposal Department, as of June 9, 1942', was adopted by the follow'3ng unanimous vote to- ' wit : the.. affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton; Adams,, Connell, Pershing;, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Upon motion of `Couicilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman' '?ershing, Resolution No. 1006 of the City Council, appointing Mae A. Nerad, Bookkeeper for the Waste Disposal Department, as of June 8, 1942; at the rate of $lo0.00 per month, was adopted by the following unanimous vote 'to-wit : - the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, ,7- 95 Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. A resolution of the City Planning Commission concerning the develop- , went of a new and separate sewerage system for the purposes of the new Army General Hospital in the City which contemplates construction of a new sewerage disposal plant on Section 24, T. 4 S. , R. 4 E. , S.B.B.& M. , was read, which resolution requested that consideration be given the placing of these additional disposal plant facilities on the site of the present disposal plant or on acreage immediately 1 adjoining 'in the southeast corner of Section 18, T. 4 S. , R. 5 E. , S.B. B.& M. , and requesting that the U. S. Engineer Office refrain from placing any sewerage disposal plant on Section 24, as this site is in ,-the - immediate vicinity of the Palm Springs High School and Juriior High School and would also result in locating a new sewerage disposal plant one mile closer to the pupulated areas of the City than the present disposal plant of the Palm Springs Sanitary District; whereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1007 of the City Council, embodying the recommendations as set forth above in the resolution of the City Planning Commission and callingattention of the U. S. Engineer Office to these conditions and requesting the U. S. Engineer Office to refrain from placing any sewerage disposal plant on Section 24 and authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Engineer of the City to confer with the U. S. Engineer Office and its representatives regarding the plan and design of any further sewerage system and facilities which are to be constructed, was adopted by the follovi ng unanimous vote to-wit : the affirmative votes of Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. A report was presented by Councilman Connell concerning the maintenance work, at the Airport to the effect that Lt. Wiggins of the U. S. Army Ferrying Co,,rmand had informed him that the Army recognizes their responsibility in accordance with the Lease but that it will probably not be necessary to use rollers on the runways until next summer. The City Clerk reported the receipt of plans and specifications for the culvert and head walls on Palm Canyon Drive south -of Camino Encanto as previously requested by the City Council. A, re,port of the City Planning Commission was res,d concerning the petition of William G. Gaede, -Project Manager for the War Department Office of the Division Engineer, South Pacific Division, for the closing of Tachevah Drive between Via Miraleste and Los Palos Verdes, /7_ a portion of Via Miraleste between Via Eytel on the south and Tachevah Drive on the north, and the 20 foot unnamed street in the Mel Tract. Said report recommended that the above petition be granted for the closing of said streets with the exception of Tachevah Drive and it was recommended that the U: S. Engineer Office be requested to consider the construction of an underpass or overpass in lieu of the Closing of Tachevah Drive due to the importance of this street to the residents of this section; whereupon the matter was referred to the City Attorney to draw the necessary resolution and notice of hearing by the City Council. An invitation from the Citrus Belt Division of the League of Calif- ornia Cities inviting the Council to attend a meeting at Corona on June 26, 1942, at 7:15 o 'clock P.M. was read. Councilman Boyd spoke regarding the cooler situation at the Council Chambers, one of which has been previously installed, and upon motion Of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, and unanimously adopted,_ it was authorized that the second cooler be installed and that said installation be approved by Councilman Connell. Thereupon upon motion o£`, Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously adopted, the meetIn�g adjourned until Tuesday, June 30, �1942, at 7:30 o ' clock P.M. Robert r. Peterson City Clerk. 46 . Minutes of , Adjourn ad 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 Coimcil , Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said, City, on Wednesday, June 30, 1942, at 7 :30 o 'clock P.Mpursuant to adjournment of adjourned regular meeting of June 17, 1942 . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided. _ Roll Call : Present: Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman Frank E. ' Pershing Councilman Philip L. Boyd Mayor F. V. Shannon City Manager Arthur E. Bailey City Attorney Roy 'U. Colegate , City Clerk Robert W. Peterson ' Absent Councilman Bscon L. �Ilifften Councilman John M. Connell Councilman Raymond M. Sorum uponmotion 'o£ Councilman Boyd, seconded by 'Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 1008 of the City Council transferring the sum of 600. 00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund was adopted by the following vote, to-wit : , Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Pershing, Boyd and Mayor Shannon.' Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton, Connell and Sorum., Councilmen Sorum and Connell arrivedand 'participIated. in the ' proceedings, i A Warrant and Register of Demands was presented, exan-ined, ' approved by the Finance Committee end upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded. by Councilman Sorum, claims and demands num"red 3513 to 3593, inclusive, were approved and ordered paid by checks drawn upon the City Treasurer by the following vote, to-wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Scrum -and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None. Absent : Councilman Cliffton,. Mayor' Shannon:°presented his '-appointment of Mr: Thomas H. 'Upps as member of ,the City Planning Commission and upon motion of Councilman Pershing,,„seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1009 of the City Council approving the appointment of Mr. Thoma's H. Lipps to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Porter Clark as member of the City Planning Commission was adopted by the following unanimous- vote, to-wit: , the affirmative votes of Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon,. The resignation of Mr. Arthur E. Bailey as member of the Community Recreation Commission was presented and upon motion of Council- man Pershing, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1010 of the City Council', approving said resignation was adopted by the following, unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative votes of Councilmen Adams$ Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor ' Shannon. Thereupon Mayor Shannon presented his appointment of' Mr. ' Morris Richardson as member of the Community Recreation Commission and upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman, Pershing, Resolution No. loll of the City Council approving the appointment of Mr. Morris Richardson to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Arthur E. Bailey Was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. 97 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, 1942, " introduced at a meeting of the City Council held June 17, 1942 and then read in full, was road, and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Boyd, said Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 118 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Royd, Sorum and 1 Mayor Shaiulon. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. A communication from Mr. Lawrence L. Larrabee requesting the refund of a sum in the amount of $66.00, previously deposited by him as his share of contemplated work on a proposed revetment along the North side of Alejo Road East of Indian Avenue, was read and upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1012 of the City Council approving said refund was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum end Mayor Shannon. Noes: None, Absent: Councilman Cliffton, City Manager Bailey Bailey presented his recommendation of the purchase of an additional automobile for the Police Department, due to the current rubber shortage and the considerable mileage on the present Police cars, said recommendation having been approved by the Chief of Police, and upon the suggestion of the Finance Committee the matter was referred back to the City Manager with the request that bids be obtained on said purchase. The City Clerk reported the receipt of $956.85 as a donation from the Ninth Desert Circus Committee as a portion of the proceeds of said Desert Circus and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1013 of the City Council accepting said donation of the Ninth Desert Circus Committee and expressing the appreciation of the Council was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon, City Manager Bailey presented his re-appointment of all the subordinate officers and employees of the City under his jurisdiction whose terms had previously ceased upon the appointment and qualification of the City Manager, and also submitted his proposed schedule of salaries for the said subordinate officers and eupLyeea of the City, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 1015 of the City 'Council tcproving the proposed schedule of salaries of the subordinate officers and employees . of the City as of June 30, 1942, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager as set forth in detail in said resolution was adopted by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. .. Noes : None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. 1 Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 1014 of the City Council approving the ep pointment of Mr. Arthur E. Bailey as Acting City Clerk during the vacation of City Clerk Peterson was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Upon Motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1016 approving the appointment of Mr. Charles Burket, V.1aste `pisposal , Superintendent, as of June 9, 1942 at a salary of $125.00 per month and a monthly car allowance of 430.00, was approved by the following unanimous vote, to-wit; the affirmative votes of Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. 98 . Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Persh- ing, Resolution No. 1017 of the City Council reducing the . salary of Mr. Charles Surket as Building Inspector as of June 92 1942,_ to 070,00 per month, was adopted-by 'the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affirmative votes of Councilmen Adama, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. , Upon recommendation of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1018 of the City Council approving an increase in sa ary of $=ert i+. Peterson, City Clerk, to 4210.00 per month beginning July 1, 1942, was adopted by the followin7, vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None. ' Absents, Councilman Cliffton. Upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Persh- ing, Resolution No. 1019 of the City Council approving the )� ace ep ante by the City of, a Grant from Mr. William H. Corrill of an easement for highway and public utility purposes over the southerly rectangular fifty (50) feet of Lot 10 in Section 13, T. 4 S. , R. 4 E. , S.B.B. & M. , Palm Valley Colony Landss . was adopted by the following unanimous vote, to-wit, the affir- mative votes of Councilman Adams, Connell, Pershing, 'Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Pursuant to instructions given at the last meeting of the City Council the City Attorney, presented a form of resolution of inten- tion to close, up a portion of Via Miraleste and an unnamed street in the John Mel Tract, streets within the City of, Palm Sprins, described as ,follows : Parcel A Via Miraleste between Via Eytel on the South and Tachevah Drive on the North. Parcel B A portion of an unnamed street in the John Mel Tract, lying to the South of the most Southerly bound of Paseo E1 Mirador, form- erly Peterson Avenue. and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Sorum said resolution in the form prepared, by the City Attorney and being, Resolution No. 1020 of the City council, ordering the Superintendent o Streets to give notice thereof by posting according to law and by publication for four successive inser- tions in the Palm Springs Limelight,- a weekly newspaper of gen- eral circulation printed, published"and circulated in the City of Palm Springs,' beginning with its issue of July 3, 1942, was adopted by the followingvote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing,, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes,: None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. Certified copies of the ,minutes _ J of the meeting of the City Plan- ning'Commission held May 12th and June 9th, 1942, having been received by the City Clerk, pursuant to instructions from the previous Council meeting a form of resolution was presented by the City Attorney setting the date of Hearing for the consider- ation of proposed changes of zone and amendments to Ordinance No. 75, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman '3oyd, Resolution No. 1021 setting' the date of dear ing as September 2o 1942, at UTITTTelock P.M. in the City Council Chambers to consider the following proposed changes of zone and amendments to Ordinance No. 75: 99 A. To amend Sec. 1 of said Ordinance No. 75 by strik- ing out the present definition of "Building" and to insert therein the definition of "Building" to read as .follows: "Any structure as herein defined. " To delete from the definition of "Dwelling, Two Family"; -- "living independently-of each other, including all necessary employees of each such family." To delete from the definition "Dwelling, Multiple Family"; -- "living independently of each other and doing their own cooking, including all necessary employees of each such family. " To strike out the present definition of "Family" and to insert therein a definition of "Family" read- ing as follows: "One or more persons occupying a premises and living separately from other occupants of , the same premises. " To strike out the present definition of "yard, Front, " and to insert therein a definition of "Yard,Front" reading as follows : "A yard extending along that portion of a lot which abuts a street, measured between the street line or lines of the lot and any building." To strike out the present definition of "Yard Side; and to insert therein -a definition of "Yard,Side" reading as follows: "A yard between the side line of the lot and the nearest building and extending from the inner front yard line to the inner rear yard line. " B. To amend Sec. 16 of said Ordinance No. 75 by strik- ing out Section 16, b-4, and to insert the following: "A private garage not exceeding one story in height and detached from any other building by a distance of at least five feet may occupy that portion of a side or rear yard within a distance equal to 2/3 of the inner width of ,such side or rear yard. " Tb strike out paragraph b-5 of Section 16 of said Ordinance no. 75. C. To place Lots 1,204, 5, , and 6 of Ramon Tract and also the Northerly 100 feet of Lot 5 in Section 23, T 4, S. , R.4 E. , S.B.B. & M., in Zone or District C-2. The parcels in Damon Tract are now in District R-3 and other parcel is now in District U. D. To place Lot 10 of John Mel Tract in Zone or District C-2. Said parcel is now in District R-30 was adopted 1 by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Cliffton. An agreement with the Department of Public 'Woorks, Division of Highways, of the State of California for the maintenance of streets of major importance within the City other than State Highways, from the gasoline tax funds, for the fiscal year be- ginning July, 1942, was read, and upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1022 100 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 Adams, Connell, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cliffton. Street Superintendent Sanborn, being present in the chambers, stated that the Contractor on the improvements to the air- port has requested permission to lay a pipeline across I{amon Road to obtain water from the well on the property of Mr John Wheeler, whereupon, the matter was referred to the City Manager giving him authority to act and to charge any ffi ount he considered equitable'. Upon request o`e Street Superintendent Sanborn, the City Attor- ney was directed to advertise for bids for the seal coating oil and screenings for street work on portions of Ramon tioads South Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Avenue. Upon request of Mayor Shannon and upon motion ,of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Pershing, Resolution No. 1023 of the City Council, �ranting permission o Mayor Shannon to be absent from meetings of the City Council for the period from June 30th to August loth, 1942, was unanimously adopted. City Manager Bailey recommended that the Control Center ;for Civilian I)efense be changed from the City Offices to the second floor of the Fire Station, said recommendation having been approved by a majority of the Defense Council, and -the Chiefs- of the Fire and Police Departments. Councilman Connell departed from the meeting. Upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution P:o. 1024 appropriating a sum not to exceed $100.00 for t e insta lation of said Control Center at the Fire Station, including telephone installation and charges for the month of July, was adopted by the followiry,.T, vote, to- wit, Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Pershing, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmen 'Cliffton and Connell. i Upon motion of, Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilmen Sorum, Resolution No. 1025 of the City Council approving the appoint- ment of amity Manager Arthur h. Bailey as cc-ordinator of the Palm Springs Defense Council was unanimously adopted. Mereupon upon motion of Councilman Pershing, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimous adopted he meeting adjourned. Robert W. Peterson City Clerk Minutes of Regular Meeting- of the City Council City of Palm Springs The City Council of the City of Pa]pm Springs, California, held a meeting at the Council Chambers, ,known as No„ 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on Wednesdays July 1, 1942s at 7:30 o 'clock P.M. , the said day being the first 14ednesday of the said month of ,July. 101 Zhe ,meeting was called to order by Councilman Adams. Roll Call: Present: Councilman C. P. Adams City Clerk Robert i.. Peterson Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman John 14. Connell Councilman b'rank E. Pershing Councilman Philip L. Boyd. Councilman Raymond M. Sorum 1 Mayor F. V. Shannon There being no quorum present,, Councilman: Adams, by public announcement, adjourned the meetiingQ to July 15, 1942, at 7:30 orclock. P.M. Robert W. Peterson City Clerk Minutes of Adjourned Meeting of the City Council City of Palm Springs Me City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, hold a meeting at the Council Chambers, known as No. 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on Wednesday, July 150 1942, at 7:30 o 'clock P.M., pursuant to the adjournment I of the regular meeting of July 1, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Councilman John IA. Connell. Roll Call: Present : Councilman John M. Connell City Manager Arthur E. Bailey Absent: Council Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman Frank ,P:. Pershing Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman Raymond W. Sorum Mayor F. V. Shannon There being no quorum present, Councilman John M. Connell, by public announcement, adjourned the meeting to July 29, 19420 at 5:00 o 'clock P.M. Robert IV. Peterson City Glerk I There being no member of the City L�ouneil present on July 29, 1942, at 5:00 P.M., the meeting adjourned from the meeting of July 15, 1942 at 7.30 P.I4, .was not �held. Robert W. Petson City Clerk 102 Minutes of 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 No. 480 North Palm Canyon `�'Drive, in saYdL City on Wednesday, August 5, 1942, 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 Shannon, who, presided,. Roll Call: Present : Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman John M. Connell Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman Raymond 'N. Serum Mayor F. V. Shannon City Manager Arthur E. Bailey City Attorney Roy N. Colegate City Clerk Robert IN. Peterson Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Fra: k E. Pershing Drafts of the minutes of meetings held June 17 and June 30, 19-120 were ordered held until a future council meeting for further con- sideration and approval . REPORTS : The Annual financial report of the Welwood Murray Memorial Library for the fiscal year 1941-1942 was presented andordered filed with the City Clerk. , The report of the City Treasurer for the month of July, 1942 was I also presented, examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk. The following summary of financial transactions and fund balances for the period beginning July 1, 1941, and ending June 300 19422 was presented by the City Clerk ,and ordered entered in. the minutes of the meeting and published as required by law: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS JULY 1, 1941 to JUNE 30; 1942 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS Balance in Funds, July 1, 1941 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,421.63 Receipts General Property Tax . . . . . . . $70,795.66 Licenses and, Permits . . . . . . . 12,552.75 - Fines and Penalties . . . . . . 30149.50 Public Service Franchises. . . . . . . . 30487.06 Rent of Property . . . • • . . 19909.54 Sale of Property • • • • 91 .18 State Liquor Licenses . : . . . . 3,621.57 State Gasoline Tax . . . . . . . . . . . 4,458:68 In Lieu Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . 3p204.90 Zone Changes, etc. . . . . . 90:10 Protection to Persons and Property Fire Department. . fu 231.35 I Compensation Insurance rend. 510.53 Auto Damage Claim. . : . . . . . 16.03 miscellaneous Insurance Refunds . . . . 122.29 Food Permits . . • . . 375.00 Donation ' for Public Health Clinic . 10,500.00 Garbage and Viaste Disposal . . . . 14,174..14 Streets - Eauipment Rental, 'Property Improvements, etc. . . . . . . . 1,573.03 Library - Fines, Special Books, etc . 715.05 Recreation - Baseball, etc . . . . . 427.90 Miscellaneous - Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . 9.43 Miscellaneous Gifts and Donations. . . . 3,139.67 Total Receipts $135,240.38 103 Total to be Accounted for $178,662.01 Disbursements City Council - Expense . . . . . . 6.00 City Clerk - Salary and Expense, Capital Outlays, Printing Ordinances, etc. . . . . . . . . . 59778.75 City Manager - Salary. . . . . . . . . 30419.24 City Treasurer - Salary and Expense, Special Auditing . . . . . . . . . 1,380.04 City Attorney - Salary and Expense . . 1,905.74 City Pfinning Commission . . . . . . . 684.34 City Engineer - Salary and Expense 124.17 Elections - General - Services, Supplies and Expense . . . . . . . 399.14 City Court - Salary and Expense. . . . 1,926.40 General Government Buildings - City Offices - Rent, Utilities, etc. . . 20054.14 Court and Council Rooms - Rent, Utilities, etc. . . . . . . . . 1p 383.87 Police Department - Utilities. . . . . 464.66 Police and Fire Departments - Lights 369.12 Fire Department - Utilities 368.35 Waste Disposal epartment - Rent, Expense, etc . . . . . . . . . 417.53 Capital Outlays . . . . . . . . . . . 253.89 Protection to Person and Property - Police Department - Salaries, expense, etc. . . . . . . . . 220354.83 Fire Department - Salaries, Expense, etc . . . . . . . . . . 12 501.99 Inspection Department - Salary_ Expense, etc . . . . . . . . . . 2,584.44 Other Protection - Insurance etc . . . . . 50920.75 Conservation of Health - Health Office - Salary and Expense,ete. 1,635.94 Health Center Building - Construction, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,493.47 Garbage Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . .15,013.47 Street Cleaning, etc . . . . . . . . . . . 975.63 Streets - General Administration, Salaries and Expense . . i . . . . 2,693.32 Maintenance and Construction . . . . . 2,184.08 Equipment - Maintenance. . . . . . . . 737.73 Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10584.00 Capital Outlays . . . . 2,824.99 Construction, etc. ( Special Projects) . . . 220.20 Construction and Maintenance (Gasoline Tax Funds) 903.57 Charities and Corrections - Ambulance Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 152.21 Library - General Operations . . . . . . . 3,900.05 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40125.03 Miscellaneous - Advertising and Promotion. . . . . . . 30500.00 All Other -. . .- . . . . . . . . . 349. 13 Public Service Enterprises - Airport - vent . • . . . . 1,316.00 Total Disbursements ' . . . . . . . . . $1150925.19 Balance in Funds, June 30, 1942 6207 6.32 Total Accounted For �1780662.01 SUMMARY OF FUND BALANCES BALANCE BALANCE 7-1-41 6-30-42 General Fund $"252690.37 $47, 0� 6.63 Gasoline Tax Fund . . . . . . . 671.06 40219.04 In Lieu Tax Fund . . . . . . . . 30910.93 22612.36 Liquor License Tax Fund. . . . . 9,895.79 John S. Jenkins Donation Fund. . 27.00 104 Balance Balance 7-1-41 6-301-42 Street Fund . . . . . . . ( $21.84) $123.00, Welwood Murray Memorial Library Fund . . . . . 1,171.63 10143.97 Waste Disposal Fund . . . . . 12577.86 2,778. 64 Palm Springs Free Public Library Building blind. 320. 37 Tamarisk Road tree Special Fund . . . . . 31.30 26. 30 Library Book Fund . . . 147.16 288.52 Alejo Road Flood Control Fund 201.00 Health Center Building Fund / 908.53 Canteen Fund . . 1,501.47 Service Men' s.Dugout Fund . 637.80 Vista De Oro - Street Improve- ment Fund 34.30 Camino Parocelo - Street Im- provement Fund . . . . . . 339.26 War Chest Fund . . . . . 717. 50 Totals . . . . . . . . 43,421.63 62,736;82 The foregoing is a copy of a summary statement of receipts and disbursements of the City of Palm Springs, Including' open- ing and closing fund balances in the treasury , for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1942, presented by the City Clerk to the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held August 5th,19420, as required by the provisions of Section 878 of an, Act' of the Legislature of the State of California entitled "An Act to - provide for the Organization, Incorporation and Government of Municipal Corporations',' approved March 18, 1883, (Statutes 1883, Page 93) as amended. (CITY SEAL) Rcb3rt Vi. Peterson City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California The City Clerk then presented to the Council a report on Bus- iness License Discount Payments for the fiscal year 1942-43. COMMUNICATIONS : A re A�tter f——rpm- t. Col . Wm. J. Fox, U.S.M.C.R. , Airdrome Engin- eer, , i6's read,, acknowledging receipt of a certified copy 'of Resolution No'. 943 of the City Council, which rescinded Re- solution No. 936 of the City Council, relinquishing all rights, title and interest of the City to the Palm Springs Airport on Section 18 to the Navy Department of the U.S. Marine Corps; and expressing the appreciation of Col. Fox on -behalf of- the Marine Corps for the cooperation of the Council, and stating that, since the airport has subsequently been allocated to the Ferry Command of the United States Army, the Marine Corps has obtained a site for their operations at Santa Barbara in lieu thereof. A letter from Caroline B. Flicks, Chairman, Welfare and Friendly Aid Section, Palm Springs Woman' s Club, requesting that the City approve the paving of East Amado Road, which leads to the Health Center, was read. Councilman Adams, Chairman, Indian Lands and rlealth and S,nitation Committee, stated that moneys had been collected by the owner of property fronting on East Amado Road, and requested the appropriation of 0150.00 from the, City as an additional amount to cover the cost of paving said street. At this point Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton arrived and partici- pated in the further proceedings of the council. 105 A discussion arose as to the legality of paving said street since it is not a public street of the City and also as to the permissible width to which the street might be paved; and upon the suggestion of Mayor Shannon the matter was deferred until a future meeting of the City Council, pending an investigation by City Attorney Cole- gate as to the legality of such a procedure, and by Street Super- intendent Sanborn and Mr. William H. Veith, Field Aid, Mission Indian Agency as to the pro posed width of the street. A communication from Councilman Pershing was read, requesting per- mission to be absent from the City Council and the State of Calif- ornia for a period of sixty ( 60) daysm upon the ground of urgent necessity, because of the fact that he has been commissioned a major in the Army of the United States and it was therefore essen- tial that he comply with orders to report at Gallup, New Mexico on July 20, 1942; whereupon, on motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by 'Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 1026 of the City Council, granting permission for said leave ofabsence for a period of sixty ( 60) days beginning August 5, 19429 was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None. Absent : Councilman Pershing UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Referring to the suggestion of the Council at its meeting held June 300 1942, that the City Manager charge John Wheeler an equitable amount for the pipeline easement across Ramon Road and the sale of water from his well to the contractor at the Airport on Section 18, the City Clerk reported that an initial fee of $60 had been collected for a period of three ( 3) weeks from July 23, 1942, and that addition- al fees were agreed upon between the City and Mr. Wheeler, at the rate of 2¢ per each 100 cubic feet of water consumption. A report from, the City Planning Commission upon the application of E. E. Hoppe for the establishment and maintenance of a nursery at the southwest corner of Vereda del Sur and 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 Ordin- ance) , and recommending the granting of said application, was pre- sented and, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No . 1027 of the City Council, determining that said nursery business is a similar enterprise of the same class as those permitted in said District C-1 ( as enumerated in said Section (2) ( a) of Section 11 of said ordinance) , which in the opinion of the City Council is not more obnoxious or detrimental to the welfare of the community than the enterpr ses or business- es in said subsection enumerated, providing there be no obnoxious fertilizers stored or kept on the premises, was adopted bylJthe following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Serum, and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing 1 Bids received from Glenwood Motors , Inc. , Moss Motors, Garner Motor Company, Warren-Angerson Company and Clyde Lowell In response to the call therefor for the furnishing of a new 2-door sedan automobile for the use of the Police Lepartment were presented and- examined by the City Council and the bid of Moss Motors, as follows, to wit : "MOSS MOTORS DISTRIBUTORS DODGE-PLYMOUTH SALES AND SERVICE-3574 MARKET STREET PHONE 1061 RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA JULY 1, 1942 "City of Palm Springs Palm Springs, California "Att . Lyle Sanard Chief of Police 106 "Gentlemen: "We beg to submit for your considerationthe following bid: , "1 -, 1942 Plymouth Special UeLuxe 2 Dr. Sedan with Standard, Accessories in the sum of, $1191.60 "This is the net figure, all Sales tax is included and Excise Tax has been deducted. "Moss Motors By ( signed) - PRESTON SIiEARER PRESTON SI-MARER Salesmanager" was determined to be the lowest and best bid received and„ upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded- by Councilman J=dams, Resolution No. 1028 of the City Lou oil, accepting the said bid and ordering the purchase of said automobile from said Moss Motors, and payment therefor in the amount of eleven hun- dred ninety-one and 60/100th dollars ($p1191.60) , from the Gen- eral Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon. Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing. A notice calling for bids for street construction materials, in accordance with the instructions of the City Council at its meeting held June 30 1942, having been published. in the Palm Springs Limelight, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated within the City of Palm Springs , in its issues of July ,10 and July 171 - 1942, respectively, and. bids ' having been received in response thereto from the ,Palm Springs Builders' Supply Company and the Gilmore Oil Company, as follows : BIDS FOR ST3EET CONSTRUCTION MATERI!y,LS I3 Item No. 1: 432 tons 41' x #10 rock screening 1 Bid submitted by Palm Springs Builders Supply Co- pany 432 Tons s'! x #10 Rock Screenings, $1.15 per 'Ton, FPB the job Palm Springs Delivery within 30 days from July 21, " as required. Terms : Net Cash loth of month following delivery. Item No. 2 : 45 tons 0 0-95 penetration asphaltic emulsion in 8-ton lots to be delivered and spread within 30 days from award of contract. 1 Bid submitted by Gilmore Oil Com- an Approx. 45 tons Penetration- type 90-95 I Emulsified ,_tsphalt delivered and spread in, approx. 8-ton lots . , . . .$24.10 per ton Three (3) hours spreading time, allowed- per delivery - Overtime $5.50 per hour Upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No . 1029 of the City Council, accepting the said bids from Palm Springs Builders' Supply Company and the Gilmore Oil Company, and ordering the payment for said materials to be made 107 from the Gasoline Tax r'und in accordance with Project. No. 14 of the Project Statement, as agreed upon between the City and the Department of Public Works of the State of California for the current fiscal year, was adopted by the following vote, wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams , Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Pershing The following communication from the City Planning Commission regarding the closing of portions of Via Miraleste and an un- named street in the John Mel Tract (adjacent to and bounded by the property of the United States of America, designated as the Torney General Hospital") was read, to wit: "CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA OFFICES OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION August 5, 1942 "City Council `City of Palm Springs Palm Springs, California "Gentlemen : This is to advise you that at the meeting of the City Planning Commission, held August 4, 1942, at 4:00 o' clock P.M. , at the City Council Chambers, the follow- ing motion was passed: "That the motion passed by the Planning Commission at its meeting of June 9, 1942, approving and granting the re- quest of the United States Government, as given by William Gaede, U.S. Engineer, for the closing of Via Miraleste and the unnamed street in the John Mel Tract for the dis- tance requested, but not Tachevah Drive, be rescinded and the City Council so advised." �; 117j "Yours very truly, '(Signed) FRANCIS F. CROCKER "Francis Crocker, Chairman" City Manager Bailey explained that the above reversal of action was due to the belief that such previous action would establish a poor precedent should further closing of streets be requested, and that there was a question as to the legality of abandoning streets since the City holds these rights-of-way in trust for the taxpayers of the City and also because it leaves the City vulnerable to suit by adjacent property owners should the streets be abandoned. Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Reso- lution No. 1030 of the City Council, rescinding Resolution No. 1020 of the City Council - being the resolution of intention to close the following portions of streets within the bounds of the City of Palm Springs, to wit : I Parcel A - Via Miraleste between Via Eytel on the south and Tachevsh Drive on the north; an d Parcel B - A portion of an unnamed street in the John Mel Tract, lying to the south of the most southerly bound of Paseo E1 Mirador, formerly Peterson Avenue as adopted at the meeting of the City Council held June 30, 1942, and the abaondoning and dismissing of any procedure for the purpose of considering said closings of said portions of streets, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : i08 Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, _,dams, Connel, Boyd, - Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing A further communication from the City Planning Commission was read concerning the request of the United States Government, c as given by William Gaede, U .S. Engineer, to close a portion of Granvia Valmonte, and recommending, in the event this street should be closed, the Government be required to provide a right-of-way and improve and pave same as an alternate route on Alejo Road, from Sunrise Way to Indian Avenue, it being , the opinion of the Planning Commission that the inconvenience and detriment to the property owners affected by the closing , of Gran via Valmonte would be considerably mitigated' by the opening of Alejo Road. A discussion followed regarding the above mentioned recommend- ation and upon motion of Councilman ^liffton, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1031 of the City Council, re- fusing to grant permission to the United States IPrmy to close any portion of Granvia ValmonteI or any other street where the public depe_.ded upon its accessibility to the City,' was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell ' Boyd, 'Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent :Councilman Pershing NEW BUSINESS: It was suggested by the City Clerk, in accordance with the re- commendation of Special Auditor Brice Harold Frazier, CPA, in his annual audit for the City, that a change be effected in the method of transferring funds and that said transfers be made directly between the funds affected with a certification of same to the City Treasurer rather than having a, warrant drawn for each transfer, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, and unanimously adopted, the City Clerk was directed to transfer funds hereafter in accord- ance with the above suggestion. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1032 of the City Council, approving the transfer of four hundred dollars ( "$400.00) from the General Fund to the Street Fund and forty-two dollars (�[2.00) from the Gasoline Tax Fund to the Street Fund, and directing the City Clerk to certify same to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Cornell, Boyd, 4 Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None ' Absent : Councilman Pershing City Manager Bailey presented a schedule of recommended salary increases for subordinate officers and employees of the City, and upon motion of ' Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No . 1033 of the City Council approving said salary increases in accordance with the recommendation of the City Manager as set forth in detail in said resolution was adopted by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing In accordance, with' the written recommendation of Special Auditor Brice Harold Frazier, CPA. , and the suggestion of J . Paul Rus- sell, Manager of the Palm springs Branch of the Bank of America N. T. & S. A. , regarding the drawing of city warrants, upon the 109 motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution TTQ,_1Q3t of the City Council, authorizing the follow- ing procedure in issuing warrants, to wit : 1, The Mayor to draw a warrant upon the City Treasurer in payment of each demand after allowance of same ; 2. The City Clerk to countersign said warrant; 1 3. Such warrant to be paid, when endorsed by the City Treasurer, from the funds deposited by the City Treasurer with the Palm Springs Branch of Bank of America N.T, and S.A. and directing: 4/ Said bank to honor and charge against the accounts of the City of Palm Springs, other than the Library Account , all the aforesaid combination warrants and checks signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk and countersigned by the City Treasurer, - was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing Thereupon the Register of Demards was examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum demands numbered 3699 to 3794 in- clusive were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd Sorum and Mayor Shannon . Noes: None Absent : Councilman Pershing The City Clerk presented requests from Dolly Madison Cakes,Ltd. and from Raymond Vi. "Tex" Davenport, Bicycle Rentals, for re- funds of their business license tax payments for the fiscal year 1942-1943 due to the fact that both concerns had ceased doing business in the City prior to July 1, 1942, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1035 of the City Council, approving said refunds in the amounts of 410.80 each to the Dolly Madison Cakes, Ltd. , and to-Raymond W. ' Tex" Davenport, Bicycle Rentals, and order- ing same paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer from the General Fund, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing Upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Clif- fton, Resolution No . 1036 of the City Council, fixing the rate of taxes for the current fiscal year at $1.00 upon each one hundred dollars ( $100.00) of the value of taxable property assess- ed within the City and equalized by the Board of Supervisors of Riverside County, such rate to be the same throughout the City, there being no different rates in any- portions or districts thereof, was adopted b,j the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Boyd. Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing The City Manager stated that he believed the members of the City Coun:ril should have an opportunity to familiarize them- do selves with matters to be brought before 'them prior to the meetings and suggested the adoption of a resolution regulat- ing matters to be considered by the Council, whereupon- said suggestion was deferred for further consideration. Upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1037 of the City Council, appropriating the sum of one hundred ten dollars ( $110.00) from the General Fund for the rental and maintenance of the Racquet Club and Hoof Swimming Pools as recreation facilities for the month of August was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen' Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing Councilman Royd ' suggested that the City officials and employ- ees handling funds or raving access to them should be under surety bond, as recommended by Special Auditor Brice Harold Frazier, CPA. , whereupon upon motion of Councilman Boyd, second- ed by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1038 of the City Council, authorizing the City Manager to purchase surety bonds for all city officials and employees in an amount covering; the maximum amount of moneys to which each such officer or employ- ee might have access ( except those officers or employees under bond at present ) was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing Councilman Adams informed the Council that complaints had been made regarding the debris and general untidiness of property located at the intersection of State Highway 111 and South Palm Canyon Drive and it was suggested that the matter be taken ' up by , the City Manager and rectified. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously adopted, the meeting ad- journed to Wednesday, Augu t 12 , 1942,, at 7 :30 o' clock p.m. ROBERT W. PETERSON City Clerk MINUTES OF ADJOURIED NIEETING 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, August 12, 1942, at 7:30 o' clock p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of regular meeting of :august 5, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided. Roll Call : Present: Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman John M. Connell Councilman Raymond W. Sorum Mayor F. V. Shannon City Manager Arthur E. Bailey City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Clerk Robert V'w'. Peterson 11.1- Absent : Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Frank E, Pershing Councilman Philip L. Boyd COMh1UhI CATIONS : A -letter from Clarence H. -Simpson was read, requesting a delay in the removal of gasoline pumps situated on the street and 1 sidewalk lines in front of the property known as Denham' s Automotive Service at 348-354 North Palm Canyon Drive, which pumps he had promised to remove at the close of the past winter season; whereupon, following a discussion, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanim- ously adopted, the City Manager was authorized to inform Mr. Simpson that it would be necessary to have the pumps removed from their present location within thirty (30) days. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : A demandwas presented for an additional salary payment in the amount of one hundred five dollars ($105.00) to the Director of :Recreation for the month of July,- said amount being- the - additional payment necessary to complete the entire salary of the Director of Recreason as payable by the City during the months of July and August, the portion of the Director' s salary paid by the two school districts being apportioned over a ten months ' period from September through June of each year, whereupon, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Council- man Connell, said demand in the amount of 0105.00 was approved and a warrant ordered drawn upon the City Treasurer, by the following vote, to wit : 1 Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton, Pershing and Boyd Upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1039, of the City Council, authorizing and direct- ing the City Superintendent of Streets to pave the portion of Amado Road lying easterly of Indian :,venue and extending to the Health Center a distance of 860 feet, said paving to be to a width of 22 feet or, in the event sufficient funds be contrib- uted, to a width of 30 feet, and appropriating the sum of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) from the General Fund as a por- tion of the cost of the necessary materials, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton, Boyd, and Pershing A discussion followed concerning matters to be brought before the Council and upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution P'o. 1040 of the City Council : that no matters shall be considered by the Council at any re- gular or adjourned meeting unless notice of intention to submit such matter shall have been filed with the City Clerk or City Manager before "5 :00 o' clock P .M. of the Monday before such meet- ing; and that the City Clerk shall prepare an agenda for such meeting on the following Tuesday and deliver the same, together with copies of such resolutions or ordinances as may be presented in connection therewith, to each member of the Council; and that any citizen or member of the Council shall be permitted to appear before the Council and present any matter as to which it may, on proper showing, appear to have been impossible to give previous notice; and that the Council act upon said matters by a majority vote of said Council, was adopted by the follow- ing vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams; Connell, Sorum and Yayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton ,Pershing, and Boyd 12 Councilman Sorum introduced an ordinance entitled . "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Palm Springs providing for the licensing of wholesale and retail businesses , trades and occupations, and repealing Ordinances numbers 11,22024,27,310343 42,47,57, 58,72 and 85,11 whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Council. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman rldarrs, and unanimously adopted, the meeting- adjourn- ed until Tuesday, August 25, 1942, at 5,:C0 o' clock P .Y.. MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 2HE 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 Norte Palm Canyon Drive , in said City on Tuesday, August 25, 1942, at 5:30 o' clock p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of adjourned meeting; of August 12 , 1942. The meeting; was called to order by Mayor Shannon, wno presided. Roll Call : Present : Councilman C.P. Adams Councilman John M. Connell' Councilman Philip L. Boyd Mayor F.V. Shannon City Manager Arthur F. Bailey I City Clerk Robert W. Peterson Absent : ' Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton. Councilman Frank E. Pershing Councilman Raymond W. Sorum COMMUNICI!TIONS : A letter from Mr. ' John ' R.E. Chaf£ey, Executive �Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, stating that the permit covering use of Section 14 for airport purposes has again come up for discussion and requesting an expression from the Council as to- a renewal' of the permit , was read, whereupon, upon motion of Counc'..lman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Connell, and unanimously adopted, the City Manager was directed to advise the Chamber of Commerce to endeavor to obtain a renewal of said permit on the same terms as heretofore, and also to communicate with the idrn;y AIr Corps, advising them that the City is seeking such renewal . UNFINISHED BUSINESS : The title of an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDI.NA •:CE of the City of Palm Springs providing' for the licensing of wholesale and retail businesses, I trade's and occupations, and repealing Ordinaces numbers 1,1,22,2427,31,34,42,47,57,58,72, - and 85,�r was read and, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams, and unanimously adopted, the second reading of said ordinance was waived. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell, said ordin- ance, being; Ordinance No.' 119 of the City of Palm Springs, was passed by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilman !,dams, Connell, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton, , Pershing, and Sorum 113 NEW BUSINESS : A Survey and Construction Permit, as requested by the Linited States Government for the proposed Torney General Hospital Sewer right-of-way project, was read and, following a discus- sion, the permit request was referred to the City Attorney for approval. A demand in the amount of nine hundred thirty-two and 64/100ths dollars ('932. 64) was presented, being the final payment to E.F. Martell, contractor for the Aealth Center, whereupon it was brought forth that certain details in the contract have not been completed and that a portion of the demand should be withheld; and upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Boyd, the payment of eight hurl red thirty-two and 64/100th dollars ( 0332.64 leaving a balance of one hundred dollars ( $100.00) , was approved and ordered paid by warrant drawn upon the City Treasurer by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilman Adams, Connell, Boyd and "Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton, Pershing and Sorum Mrs. Zaddie 'Bunker , being present in the chambers, voiced her - concern over the rationing board situation in Palm 6pr._ ngs, sincethe local board is about to be dissolved, which would necessitate the employment of either the Indio or the Banning Rationing- Board for Palm Springs reside) ts. - City Manager Bailey informed Mrs. Bunker that a conference was scheduled to be held at the office of the Office of price Administration in San Bernardino on Tuesday, August 27, 1942, at which tir,.e the entire situation would be thoroughly discussed, and invited Mrs Bunker to attend said conference. Mr. Thomas h . Lipps , who was also present in the chambers, spoke of the housing sdhitation problem in the city due to the influx of service men ,- making particular mention of the prospect of improving the conditions on Section 14. As a member of our City Planning Commission, Mr. Lipps presented the suggestion of the Commission that a committee be formed, composed of three councilmen and tow Planning Commission mem- bers - to make an investigation and recommendations concerning the situation on Section 14, and Mr. Lipps further suggested that tis problem might well be referred to Congressman Sheppard who could take the matter up with the Inspector General Surgeon of the United States. Following, a discussion, action was deferred and the matter was referred to the City P,7anager for investigation and consideration at the next meeting of. the Council. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams, and unanimously ad , the meeting adjourn- ed. //lU,_c ROBERT W . PETERSON City Clerk 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 Council Chambers, known as No. 4BO Porth Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on Vlednesday, September 2, 1942, 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 Shannon, who presided. Roll Call: Present : Councilman (" .P . Adams Councilman John M. Connell Councilman Philip L. Boyd 14 Councilman Raymond 'VV. Sorum Mayor F.V. Shannon City Manager Arthur E. Bailey City Attorney Roy W. Colegate City Clerk liobert 'N . Peterson Absent : Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman Frank E. Pershing Drafts of the minutes of meetings held June 17 and June 250, 1942, having been distributed a ong the several councilmen, were presented, approved, and ordered copied in the L:inute Book. REPORTS The report of ,the City Treasurer for the month of Augusta 1942, was presented, examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk. UNFINIS','ED BUSINESS: A Survey , trespass and constriction permit as requested by the United States of America, by its Engineer Office upon certain lands wherein it intends to acquire a right of way for the Tor- neY P General Hospital sewer line, and approved as to form by the City Attorney, was reed, and upon motion of Councilman Loyd, seconded by Councilman Cornell, Resolution No. 1041 of the City Council,, authorizing and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute for, and on behalf of the City of Palm Springs, and to deliver to the United States of America said survey trespass and construction permit, as set forth in full in said resolu- tion, was adopted by the following vote , t0 wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon I Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Fershizi.g The City Manager reported regarding the housing; and sanitation recommendation of the City Planning Commission, that he believed the problem of the Amprovement of Indian lands to be so compli- cated and involved 'that' it warranted careful consideration and investigation .before he would feel justified in stating an opinion on any contemplated improvements instigated by the City and that any immediate problems might well be handled by the Indian Lands and health and Sanitation Committee of the Council. A communication from the City Planning; Commission was read, naming Thomas A. Lipps, George B. L'oberson, Roy W. Cole n,ate and Francis F. Crocker, memebers of a committee to work with the Council regarding the improvement of sanitation, housing and other matters,, particularly concerning Section 14, in accordance with the Master Plan, arcl especially with matters effecting the Army housing fact-li'ties within the City. In accordance, with the suggestion of the City Manager tY:at study would be recess- ary before an accurate report could be made, no action was taken by the Council. NEW BUSINES : Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No . 1042 of the City Council, transferri.nE the sum 11, of 9500.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund and direct- ing the City Clerk to certify same to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen !:darns, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon . None : - ,None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing The work of paving portions of Vista de Oro and. Camino Parocela having been completed, and there remaining in the funds for the payment of said work the following; sums, to wit : e- Vista de jro N34. 80 Camino Parocela 37.19 Total —��9 115 upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1043 of the City Council ordering the transfer of said sums from said funds to the General Fund and directing the City Clerk to certify same to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing A Register of Demands was presented, examined, approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, claims and demands numbered 3799 to 38751 inclusive, were q) proved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City 'Preasurer, by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None_ Absent : - Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Council- man Sorum, claims and demands numbered 3876 to 3879, inclusive, being clairus and demands against the Dugout Fund, were approved and ordered paid by warra is drawn upon the City Treasurer, fol- lowing the written approval of Councilman Pershing or Councilman Cliffton, by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing The work on the Health Center, as contracted for by S. F. IVMar- tell, now having been completed, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1044 of the City Council approving the final payment of $100.00, to E. F. Martell for said work, and ordering_ payment in the amount of �;73.89 from the Health Center Building rund and �26.11 from the General Fund was adopted by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon. Noes : 'None AbsenC : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing City Manager Bailey reported that he had employed Virginia R. O' Brien to fill the vacancy of bookkeeper in the Waste Disposal Department, and to assist with the general office work- and re- commended her salary to start at 4130.00 per month, - 6100.00 to be paid from the 1,taste Disposal Fund, and j30.00 from the General' Fund. The City Manager further recommended the salary of Marylou Kingsbury to be increased from $120.00 to '�130.00 per month, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1045 of the City Council approving the salary of Virginia R. O'Brien at 4130.00 per month, and approving the increase in salary of Marylou Kingsbury from � 120.00 to �130.00 per month, was adopted by the following vote, J to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen ,Cliffton and Pershing A letter from Zaddie R. Bunker, Chairman of the Palm Springs War Priceand Rationing Board, was read, stating that due to a reduction in appropriations, the local board is to be closed unless the City assumes all cost of operation and maintenance, and recommending that the City assume the obligation of main- taining a board in Palm Springs. City Manager Bailey confirmed the above statement to the effect that a local board would be allowed to continue if the City agreed to all maintainance ex- pense, and recommended that John SpraTue, Jr. be appointed 016 _ secretary to the Board at a salary of y25. 00 per month,,, in addition to his present salary as City Treasurer. Ivor. Sprague, being present in the Chambers, announced that there ,was ,appar- ently some misunderstanding concerning said salary and ,the- re- commendat4_on of the City Manager regarding Mr. Sprague was tabled for the prese:it . Upon motion of Councilman Loyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum and Unanimously adapted, the: matter of retaining a local board mas referred to the City iVianager for further consideration, and the City ivianager was authorized to in- form the riegional Director that the City of Palm Springs would assume the expense of operation and maintenance of the local board until further order of the City Council. The hour of 8 :15 p .m. having , arrived, the! CityCouncil pro- ceeded to hold, the hearing set for tlis,„time and, place by Resolution No ., 1021 of the City Council, adopted June 30, 1942,upon the recommendations of the City Planning Commission for amendments to Ordinance No. 75 of the City, , as specified in Subdivisions ( a) and (b) of said Resolution. The Affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing in the , Palm Springs Limelight, 'a newspaper of general circulation, 'printed, pub- lished and circulated in the City of Palm Springs, in its issue of August 71 1942, was presented ,and filed with the Clerk. No person appeared to protest said changes or ,amendments as specified in Subdivisions (a) and (b) of said resolution, and no- protests thereof having; been filed, the Council proceeded to consider the report and findings ofthe City Planning Commis- sion, and recommendations for said changes and amendments as set forth in Subdivisions ( a) and (b) of said resolution, and being fully informed with respect thereto,, upon ,motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1046 of the City Council determining that said changes and amendments are proper and reasonable and not contrary to the public safety, morals, health or welfare, and that the City Council does approve and recommend the same, and reco=nend that said ordinance and its accompanying maps be amended accordingly, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendments, was adopted by the following vote , to wit Ayes : Councilmen Ada:ns , Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Persiiina Immediately upon the completion of the foregoi.,ig, the City Council continued the hearing set by Resolution No- 1021. of the City Council, adopted June 30, 1942, ,as specified in Subdivision ( c) of said resolution, being the petition of. John W . Williams end Pearl M. McManus for change of zone: whereby the following described real property in the City of Palm Springs is sou;ht to be classified in 'District C-2„ in stead of Districts R-3 and U, as presently classified under Ordinance No. 75 of the City of Palm Springs, 'to wit : "Lots 1,214,5, and 6 of Ramon Tract , and also the Northerly 100 feet of Lot 5 in Section 23, T 4 S, R 4 E, S . B. B. and M. The parcels, in Ramon 'Tract are now in District R-3 and the other parcel is now in District U." I `ltie City Council proceeded to consider the report and find- ings of the City Planning; Commission thereon, wherein it is stated that the said Commission found and determined that the change of zone requested by Mr . t"rillia<ns and Vrs . McManus is not proper or reasonable at this time , and recommended the same be denied without prejudice to future action thereon, and the City Council, feint fully informed in respect to said petition and the findings and -recommendation of- the City- Plan- ning Commission thereon, upon friction of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1047 of the City 117 Council approving the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and denying said petition without prejudice to further action thereon, or the filing of another or other petitions relating thereto , was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, 3oyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None 1 Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing Immediately upon the completion of the foregoing, the City Council continued the hearing set by Resolution No . 1021, of the City Council, Adopted June 30, 1942, as specified in Sub- division ( d) of said resolution being the petition of J . G. Munholland for change of zone , whereby the real property de- scribed as Lot 10 of the John Mel 'Tract, in the City oF' Palm Springs is sought to be classified in District C-2, instead of District R-32 as presently classified under Ordinance No. 75 of -the City of Palm Springs . The City Council proceeded to consider the report and findings -of -the City Planning Commission thereon, wherein it is stated that the said Com- mission found and determined that the change of zone requested by J. G. Pdunholland is not proper or reasonable at this time, and recommended the same be denied without prejudice to future action thereon, and the City Council, being fully in- formed in respect to said petition and the findings and re- commendations of ,the City Planning Commission, thereon, upon Motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1048 of the City Council approving the re- commendation of the City Planning Commission, and denying said petition without prejudice to further action thereon, or the, filing of another or other petitions relating thereto, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Loyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : , None Absent : Councilman Cliffton and Pershing The City Manager informed the Council of the application of Street Superintendent Gerald K. Sanborn for a leave of absence from his official position with the City, due to his entering the United States Navy, whereupon, upon the suggestion of the City Manager and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously adopted, Mayor Shannon ap- pointed Councilman Adams; City Manager Bailey and himself as a committee to investigate the procedure of other cities in reference to City Officers and employees who are going into Service, and report their findings to the Council. The City Planning Commission having certified to the City Council the summary of.hearings and its finding's and recom- mendations upon the request of D. L. Carlin for a change of zone to classify Lots 16 and 17 of the Palm Springs Village Tract, - in- District R-4, instead of District R-2, as presently classified under Ordinance No.- 75 of the City, whereby it re- ported that public hearings on said petition had been heldon I August 4 and 'September 1, 1942; at which hearings all persons interested and the general public were afforded an opportunity to be heard, and whereby it determined that the requested change of zone is not in the interest orpromotion of the public health, safety or general welfare, and recommending that the City Council desiring to hold a further hearing on said petition as provided by Law, upon motion of Councilman Connell, second- ed by Councilman Adan;s, ':resolution No. 1049 of the City Council, acknowledging the receipt of said summary and fix- ing October 7 1942, at 8:15 o' clock p.m. as the time, the City Council �'ha_mbers, 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, Califoriia as the place for said further hearing, and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to publish notice of said fu-rt_,er hearing once In the Palm Springs Limelight, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and I1� circulated in the City of Palm Springs, in its issue of September 13, 1942, was adopted by unanimous vote. Councilman -dams introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Regulating the Business of Photography in Public Places, " whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Clerk .for further action by the City Council Councilman Connell introduced an ordinance entitled "An ' Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Prohibiting Children from Loitering, Wandering or being about the Public Streets, sidewalks, Alleys and Public Parks During the Plight, " where- upon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Clerk for further action by the City Council . City Manager Bailey stated that a budget for the current fiscal year had been prepared and is in the hands of the Finance 'Committee for study . A letter from the City Planning Commission regarding a re- quest by the Palm Springs Plaza, per George L.. Conli'n, acting Manager, for per:r.ission to store furniture , household effects and personal belongings in the basement of the Plaza Garage, was read, tog^^ether with a resolution of said City Planning Commission determining and recommending to the Council that said storage is no more obnoxious or detrimental to the community than those enterprises specifically enumer- ated in Section 12 of Ordinance 75 of the City, whereupon the matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee ,for investigation and recommendation. Mr. John R.E. Chaffey, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, being present in the Chambers, addressed the Council regard- ing the anticipated shortgage of doctors in Palm "prSnga, for the coming season, and sug ,ested that some act-ion be teken to endeavor, to gain the return of Doctor Jack C . Hill, where- upon, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Council- man Adams and unanimously adopted, the City Manager was re- quested to correspond with Dr. Tull in the endeavor to gain his consent to return to Palm Springs again for this coming season . Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Forum, seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously adopted, the meeting ad- journed to 'dVednesday, Septe�Per 16 a,tn7 :30 o' clock P .M.I . ROBER I VV. P lE3S0N City Clerk MINUTES Oh' ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 1}iE CI'PY OF PALM SPRIPGS. The City, Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting of the 'Council Chambers, known as No. 430 Iviorth Palm Canyon Drive , in said City on iVedriesday, Sept- ember 16th, 1942, at 7 :30 o' clock P.M. , pursuant to ad- journment of adjourned, meeting of September 2nd, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who pre- sided. ROLL CALL; Present : Councilman -C .P. Adams Councilman John M. Conner Councilman Phil-lp L. Boyd Councilman Raymond 'u, . Sorum Mayor F.V. Shannon City Manager Arthur E. Bailey 119 City Attorney Roy, -'N. Colegate City Clerk Robert W. Peterson Absent : Councilman Bacon L. 0liffton Councilman Frank E. Pershing REP 01T3 : The report of the Public Safety Committee regarding use of the Palm Springs Plaza Garage basement for storage of house- hold furniture and effects recommended that a permit be granted subject to the following conditions : 1 - That the storage of said effects be confined to the basement of said premises. 2 - That said basement be used only for the storage of household effects and furniture . 3 - That no automobiles, gasoline or other eo_uipment or supplies, not considered household Purr-iture or effects , be stored in the basement for any length of time whatever. 4 - 'That the Chief of the r'alm Springs Fire Department be authorized to certify that ti-e conditions as outlined to Mr. George Conlin, acting manager of the Palm Springs i'laza, have been complied with prior to the actual granting of the permit and that the said Chief be requested to mace periodic Inspections of said premises . Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman }Boyd seconded by Council- I man Connell, and unanimously adopted, said recommendation was approved and the matter was referred to the Fire Chief until the conditions set forth were complied with, and the City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Conlin stating that upon said conditions being approved by the Fire Chief a permit would be issued. The committee named at the last meeting of the City Council to investigate what other cities were doing regarding leaves of absence to employees enterin- the service of the Country, reported that according to Mr . Louis urke approximately one- third of the Cities were granting leaves. 2he City Attorney stated that this was being done - in compliance with State Law and also the selective Service Act of 1940 which required the ;riving of a leave for the duration and 90 days. There- upon the request by City Street Superintendent Gerald K. San- born was read and upon motion of Councilman Connell, second- ed by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1050 of the City Council granting to Gerald A. Sanborn, the Street Superin- tendent and Assistant City Engineer a leave of absence by reason of his entry into the armed forces of the Urited States, which leave of absence shall begin on date of reporting for duty and continue until ninety days after termination of his services therein, at which tia_e said Gerald K. Sanborn shall ' resume his present position, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, 3oyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent': Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing The reauest of Arthur E. Bailey, City Manager, for leave of absence due to his having been called into active service in the United States Marine Corps was read whereupon a discus- slon followed regarding his appointment as (City Manager being of a temporary nature, which appointment expires as of Nov- ember 30th, 1942. Following a discussion Resolution Dio.1051 941 of the City Council granting to Arthur E. Bailey, the City Manager of the City', a leave of absence by reason of his entry into the armed forces of the United States, which leave of absence shall begin on September 17, 1942, and continue until ninety days after termination of his services therein, at which time said Arthur E. Bailey shall res°lame his present position existing, to fill out his unexpired term, was adopted by the following vote, to wit ; Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorma and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing. City Manager Bailey reported that the head of the rationing board for the 'scuthwest' area had agreed that the City of Palm Springs should retain its rationing board under, the condition that the City assume all expenses thereof, such expense con- sisting mainly' of the salary of the secretary empl:)yed by the board, which salary was in the amount of ij;105 .00 per month, and that it was his recommendation that this be done . Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Adams seconded by ' Council- man Boyd, Resolution No. 1052 of the City Council employing Mrs. Louise Hennes as secretary of the Rationing Board as of September 16th, 1942, at a salary of w105.00 per month was T proved by the following; vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes; None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing UNFINISHED BUSInT SS: An ordinance entitled "I9n Ordinance of the Clty' of Palm Springs Regulatinu the Business of Photography in Public Places" , was read in full. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman sorwn seconded by Councilman Boyd, said ordinance , being ordinance No. 120 of the City of Palm Springs , was passed by the fol- lowing 'vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing An Ordinance enti!1 ed "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Prohibiting Children From -Loitering, 'Wandering and Being about the Public Streets , Sidewalks , Alleys and Public Parks Duri.r_g the Night" , was read in full. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Connell,, seconded by Councilman Adams, said 'ordin- ance, being Ordinance No. 121 of the City of Palm Sprin-Is, was passed by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing NEPu' BUSINESS: A register of Demands was presented, examined, approved by the Finance Committee, and- upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, claims and demands numbered 3881, 3832, and 3333 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, b, the following vote, to wit : Ayes :• Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and ➢Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing 121 City Manager Arthur E. Bailey recommended that Louise McCarn be appointed acting City Manager to temporarily assume the duties of that office until more definite arrangements be made for the carrying on of those duties until the return of Mr. Biley. ltibereupon, upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman Adams , Resolution No. 1053 of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs appointing hirs. Louise McCarn as Acting City Manager during the period commencing September 17, 1942, and expiring November 30, 1942, to assume the duties of the office of City Manager under theprovisions of Ordinance No. 116 with the duties and authorities therein set forth, and to be known as the "Acting City Manager of the City of Palm Springs" and to be paid a salary at the rate of 4.200.00 per month during that time , was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Sharinon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing Councilman Connell introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amendine Sections 2 and 16 (b) - (4) and Repealing Section 16 (b) - ( 5) of Ordinance No. 75 of the City", whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Clerk for further action by the City Council. A letter from Mr . G. F. Holt-Hartford requesting permission to establish a Miniature Golf Course -on North Palm Canyon Drive was read, and the City Clerk was instructed to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for recommendation. The City Clerk presented a request by Madame Mary N . Miller to operate a reading room of palmistry, whereupon following a discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1054 of the City Council determining that the business license requested by Madam Mary N. I'vIiller is not proper or reasonable and is not in the interest or promotion of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that said reading room of palmistry is more obnoxious and detrimental to the community than those enterprises specifically enumerated in Section 12 of Ordinance No . 75 of the City, was adopted by the following vote to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing; The City Manager reported that the City had been approached , by a Mr. Grimes who desired to rent some of the stalls at the Field Club for the purpose of training horses. lifter discussion the matter was referred to the City Manager for further investigation. It was announced that the League -of California Cities Conference would be held in Los -Angeles on September 21st 1 to 24th inclusive, and Mayor Shannon suggested that it would be well for as amny councilmen to attend as possible. The City Manager reported that the Vavy, in the ferrying of blimps to the west coast was contemplating the use of the old airport on Section 14 fo4emergency purposes. A letter frcm Gerald K. Sanborn, Superintendent of Streets, was read, recommending the appointment of Russell Pegg as laborer in the Street Department, and such T pointment was recommended by the City Manager. Whereupon, upon :notion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1055 of the City Council appointing 1�ussell Pegg laborer in the Street Department at a salary of One Hundred Fifty Dollars a month was adopted by the following vote, to wit: d22 _ L Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Boyd, 50rllm and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing A recommendation of the City Pnanager regarding increase in salaries of the caste Disposal Lepartment employees was read, and Mr. Charles Burket being present in charibers, remarked upon the necessity of raising departmental wages in order' to maintain his staff.' Villereupon, upon motion of 'Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No .1056 ' of the City Council, approving an increase of ''10.00 per month in the salaries of Frank Britton and Dave Carothers, as of October lst , 1942, bringing t°aeir salaries to 4�P`165.00 per month, and authorizing the Waste Disposal Superintendent to enga e additional drivers or helpers at a rate not to exceed ;155.00 per month, was adopted by- the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Boyd, Sorum Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Cliffton and Pershing Buddy Lang, being present in the chambers, desired to know if there was any possibility of a reconsideration of the ordinance regarding photography in public places, as his compar.•y had just taken an annual lease on an office and were interested in some action that would keep 'them in' operatlbn, to which request the Mayor replied that action had already been taken: upon the ordinance and :any reconsideration of the matter at the tine would be impossible. Whereupon, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by I Councilman Connell, and un.AnAmously adopted, the meeting was adjourned. ROBERl W. PETERSON ' City Clerk' MINUTES OF MEETING OF TrIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PE,Lb4 SPRINGS The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, held a meeting at the Council Chambers , known as 430 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on Vvednesday, October 7th, 1942, at 7 :30 o' clock P.M. , the said day being the first Wednesday of said month of October. The meeting was called to order by M 6y or Shannon, who pre- sided : Roll Call a Present : Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman C .Y. Adams Councilman John M . Connell , Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman Raymond W. Sorum; Mayor F.V. Shannon Acting Manager Louise McCann City Attorney Roy W. Colegate Acting City Clerk Virginia R. O' Brien , Absent : ' Councilman_ Frank E. Pershing' Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held Au u.st 5th, 19th, 25th and September 2nd 'having been distributed among' the several Councilmen, were presented, approved and ordered copied In the minute book. 123 COMMUNICATIONS : A letter from Dr. Jack C. Hill in reply to one from City Manager Arthur E. Bailey was read, wherein Dr. Hill stated that due to present conditions he had decided to remain in San Jose, Cal ifornia. A letter from John R. E. Chaffey regarding the empl^yment of one Francis Ulmer as assistant in the recreational department was read. Mr. Chaffey being present in chambers, the matter was discussed, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Connell seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 1057 of the City 'Council approving the employment of Francis Ulmer as Assistant RecreationalDirector at -the rate of fifty cents per hour, not to exceed y�25.00 per month, said salary to be paid from the General Fund, was adopted by the following vote : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Serum, Resolution No. 1058 of the City Council dir- ecting that � 25.00 of that part of Mr. Lowell Taylor' s salary as Recreational Lirector which presently is paid out ., of the General Yund be paid out of the Canteen Fu d in the future , was adopted by the following vote, to wit. Ayes : Councilman Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing. A letter from Councilman Pershing submitting Iiis resignation as Councilman due to the fact that he is now a Major in the armed forces was read, whereupon by motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman Connell, }lesolution No . 1059 of the City Council accepting the resignation of Councilman Pershing, with regrets, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : _Councilmen -liffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Pershing Mayor Shannon suggested that according to the City Attorney the time had arrived to appoint a successor to Councilman Pershing. A petition from the 7th District suggesting the name of. George A. Housman was read. Upon suggestion of Councilman Boyd the matter was held in abeyance until the next meeting in order that the members of the council might have an opportu ity to meet Mr. Housman . A communication from Mrs. B. Cohen requesting refund of moneys subscribed to the Alejo Road Flood Control Fund was read, whereupon after discussion and upon the motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 1060 of the City Council directing that all moneys paid into the said Alejo Road Flood Control Fund be refunded to the sub- scribers was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None A letter from John R. L. Chaffey, Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce was read requesting an appropriation from the City of Palm. Springs of approximately p2000.00 to be used by the Chamijer of Commerce for advertising and promotion- al purposes. Mr. Chaffey spoke from the floor explaining the- need for such money and the manner in which it had been handled in previous years. 1�fter discussion, and upon the motion of Councilman aorurn seconded by Councilman Boyd, 24 Resolution No. 1061 of the City Council. T. propriating the sum of j2000.00 to the Chamber of Commerce, and directing the City Attorney to draw a contract and Ordinance ,coverinF the same was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, ".dan_s, Connell Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None The hour of 6:15 P.M. having arrived, the City Council proceeded to hold the hearing set for this time and place by Resolution No. 1049 o£' the City Council, adopted Sept- ember 2nd, 1942, upon the petition of D. 3: Carlin for change of zone whereby Lel;s No. 16 and 18 of the Palm prings Village Tract were sought to be classified in District IR-4 rather than in R-2 as presently classified under Ordinance No. 75 of the City of Palm Springs. There were no persons present before the Council to be heard in regard to the petition. The City Council proceeded to consider the petition as well as the report and findings of the City 'Planning Commission thereon, wherein it is stated that the said com- mission found and determined that the change of zone request- ed by Mr. Carlin is not in the interest or promotion of the public health, safety or general welfare , and recommended the same be denied, and the City Council, beinJ fully in- formed in respect to said ,petition and the findings and re- commendations of the City Planning Commission thereon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by Councilman -;dams, Resolution PIo. 1062 of the City Council approving the re- commendation of the City , Planning Commission and denying; the said petition was adopted by the follo'yving voter, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, lldams,, Connell Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : ' None The report of the City Treasurer for the month of September 1942 was presented, examined and ordered filed `with the City Clerk. Report of the City Planning Comm.Jscion as req_ested by the Council concerning the ep_clication: of _iuth K. Holt-Hartford for a resolution of the Council declaring that the operation of a miniature golf course and other amusements on North Palm Canyon llrive was proper in District C-2 as being no more detrimental or obnoxious to the community, than those enterprises specifically enlmieraLed in Section ' 12 of Ordinance No. 75 of the City, was read. G. F. Solt-Hartford spoke on behalf of his wifets application. Lairs . Freda )(,. ' Miller„ Mrs. Louise Gautiello, and Pus. Marlon MacCartanI property owners . , in the vicinity being present ) objected to the passage of such resoli_ztion. After discussion and upon motion of Council- man -.dams , seconded by Councilman Cliffton, -resolution IJo. 1063 of the City Council denying the woplication for such declaration by resolution was adopted by the following , vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams ,-Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Mayor Shannon requested the indulgence of the Council and I- introduced Mr. Frank Bell, a representative of American Air Lines, who stated that his company would like to operate from the old airport as an alternate western terminus as in prev- ious years. Mr. Chaffee spoke from the floor explainin;3 the position of the Chamber of Commerce in the matter, and after some discussion Mr. Bell was referred to the Chamber of Commerce for 'furtYier particulars . Report of Acting City Clerk on Business License Fees was presented' and, filed. The second' reading of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance 125 of the City of Palm Springs Amend-Ing Sections 2 and 16 (b) -4 and repealing Section 16 (b) - ( 5) of Ordinance No. 75 _ of the City" was waived. Thereupon, upon motion of Council- man Sorum seconded by Councilman Ada.ns said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 122 of the City of Palm oprings was passed by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Ldares , Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None The work of paving portions of Calle Santa Rosa and Calle Ajo having been completed, and there remaining in the funds for the payment of said work the following sums, to wit : Calle Santa Rosa - '�!�42 .10 Calle Ajo � 62.80 upon motion of Councilman :dams, seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution T?o . 1064 of the City Council ordering; the transfer of sai.d sums from said funds to the General Fund and direct- ing the ?'sting City Clerk to certify the same to the City Tr-eas.irer,was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell Boyd, and TY'Iayor Shannon Noes : None Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, Seconded by Councilman. Sorum Resolution No . 1065 of the City Council, transferring the sum of Sp500.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund and directing the City Clerk to certify the same to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams , Connell Boyd, Sorum and Nayor Shannon .Noes : None The request of Robert W. Peterson, City Clerk, for leave of absence due to his having been called into active service in the United States Navy was read, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Adams , seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1066 granting to -Robert FJ . Peterson, City Clerk, a leave of absence by reason of his entry into the Navy of the United States, said leave to begin September 29th, 1942, and to continue until ninety days after termin- ation of his services therein, was adopted by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams , Connell, Boyd.. Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Thereupon, letter of Mayor -C".V. Shannon appointing Nrs. Virginia R. O' Brien Actin; City Clerk, subject to the approval of the City C•�uncll was read, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, :3esolution No . 1067 of the City Council appointing Mrs. Jirgini'a R. O73rien as I Acting City Clerk was adopted by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None A Register of Demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams, claims and demands numbered 3384 through 4011, inclusive, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Preasurer, by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None 26 Acting'. City Y anager Louise McCarn reported that; she had employ- ed Eleanor hrough as Clerk-stenographer, and recommended her salary to start at '�120.00 per month. , The Act nS City Manager further reported that she had employed Iviarjorie: Hyde to fill the vacancy of bookkeeper in the Viaste Disposal ,Department, y and to assist with general office work, and recommended her salary to start at �110.00 per month. Whereupon, upon motion of Councilman Adams , seconded by Councilman Connell, desolution No. 1068 of the City Council approving the salary of Eleanor Iirough at �120.00 per month, and approving the salary of Marjorie Hydeat '�t110.00 per month, was adopted by the follow- ing vote, to grit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams,, Connell, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None The recommendation of Acting City Manager Louise ICICCarn for an increase in the Budget allowance for the Police Department was read and referred to the Finance and Public Safty Committees, for investigation. The matter of renewal of the agreement between . the City of Palm Sl,rings and the County of Riverside for services of the County Health Officer was brought up, and a resolution pre- pared by the City Attorney was read, whereupon upon mot'Lon of Councilman Adams seconded by Councilman Connell, said reso- lution, being Resolution No . 1069 of the City Council, was adopted as read, by the following vote, to wit : , Ayes : Councilmen Cli£.fton, Adams, Connell, . Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon A communication from George Oliver requesting permission to I install a bicycle rack was read. Councilman Sorum stated that parking of bicycles would undoubtedly become a problem in the near future . After discussion it was suggested that the City Attorney write to the League of California I+lun.icipel- ities to determine hoar the problem isto be handled generally and the matter was then referred to the -Acting, City- Manager and the Public Safety Committee. A request for a dance permit su',mitted by Mrs. Thelma Wertheimer on behalf of .the Colonial House was presented. After discussion and upon motion of Councilman Adams, second- ed by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. 1070 of the City Council was adopted granting the requested dance permit to the Colonial House. Mayor Shannon asked if the Council had anything to discuss before Adjournment. City AttorneyRoy Colegate discussed the army attitude toward the closing of certain streets in Palm SprinE;s, , and stated, he wanted to ,know the position of the Council before further discussion with the Army„officials . After discussion it was decided that the Attorney should attempt to work out , an agreement with the -overnment whereby all streets closed for the duration would be opened by the overnment at the end of I the emergency period, and to make a farther report to the council . Mr. :Ernest Grill being present in chambers spoke from the floor asking that a new arrangement be made for the approv- al of Dugout bills. After discussion, and upon motion of Councilman, Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Boyd, .{esclution No. 1071 of the City Council transferring the Dugout Fund remaining in the hands of the City back to the American Legion for future disbursement , and directing the City Attorney to write a letter or memorandum of agreement for the handling of the same, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: 127 Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Boyd, Scrum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Earl Strebe spoke from the floor on behalf of the Pioneer Club with reference to application for liquor license . ks there was nothing before the council concerning such application no action was taken. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously adopted, the meeting ad,journed to ''iJednesday, October 21st, 1942, at P.M. 7 :30 o ' clock � ��-�--- Vi i is R. O 'Brien Ac ng City Clerk MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEE'TI-N'G OF-THE CITY_ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' PALM S'rRTIGS There being no member of the City Council present on October 28th, 1942, at 7 :30 P .M. , the meeting adjourned from the meeting of October 21st, 1942 at 7 :30 P.M. was not held Virginia R. O'Brien Acting City Clerk MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, Calif oruia, held a meeting at the Council Chambers , known as No . 4B0 North Palm Canyon Drive_ , in said City, on 'Nednesday October 21st, 1942, at 7 :30 P.M. pursuant to adjournment of meeting of October 7th, 1942. The meeting was called to order by I'Jiayor Shannon, who presided. Roll Call : Present: Councilman :=aeon L. Cliffton Councilman John IA . Connell Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman Raymond lil. Sorum Mayor F.V. Shannon Acting City Ivianager Louise McCarn Acting City Olerk Virginia k. O'Brien Absent: None COP1I11UP:IC1,PIONS : A letter from Mr. Francis F. Crocker, president of the Board of ,'Trustees of Welwood, Murray Memorial Library was read requesting that the City provide the sum of 41200.00 to meet the current expenses of the library until tax funds are avail- able in January. Upon assurance that this was the usual procedure and that the money would be refu ded in January, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, .zesolution No. 1072 of the City Council transferring the sum of w1200.00 from the General Fund to the Library Fund, and directing the City Clerk to certify such transfer to the Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Admias, Connell, -Doyd, Sorum, and li'ayor Shannon 28 1 RR Idoes:None Absent :None , fE, ORTS : Councilman Boyd reported that the finance Committee had not as yet met to consider ,the matter of an increase in the Police Budget,, but 'would ,do so and have a rer,ort in the near future. Councilman, Sorum, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, in reporting on the regaest of Mr. McCann for a parking permit, suggested that the matter be left in the hands of the Public Safety Committee uiitil such time as they brought the matter up. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ' The matter of appointment of a councilman for District 7 to replace 1V1ajor i'ershing was presented, and after some discussion, and upon suggestion of Councilman 3oyd, the matter was carried over until th-.e meeting of the Council to be held on October 23th in order to give the; members of the Council more ti:.le to meet IVIr. Housman inasmuch as he had been out of town, and also to permit time .for obtai.nin6 additional signatures to, the petition on file. , . lhe City Clerk was directed to check the names on the petition to ascertain whether they were proper signatures of registered voters . NETW BUSINESS: A register of Demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman Sorum, clai_ s and demands I numbered 4015 and 4016 were aDDroved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer, by the following vote to wit : Ayes: Councilman Cliffton, Adams, Connell Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : None After discussion, and u,)on the recommendation of i'�cting City Manager Louise McCarn, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1073 of the City Council approving, payment ofN25.00 to Police Chief Lyle Sa_zard to help defray expenses of his trap to Los Angeles to attend the Conference of State Peace Officers being held there from October 22nd to 24th, was, adopted by the following vote , to, wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, itdams , Connell, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes •. None Absent : None Acting City Manager Louise i�IcCarn reported that she had employed Joe Robles to work at the City Dumps at a salary of 4P25.00 per month. After discussion, Resolution No. 1074' of the City Council ap provin the salary of Joe Robles at $25.00. per month, to be paid from the Waste Disposal Fund, as of 1',ovember lst,, 1942, was adopted by the following vote to wit : - Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, adams , Connel, , Boyd, Sorum and 1' ayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : None 129 1 The recommendation of ncting City Manager Louise McCarn concerning acceptance of bid of General Insurance Company of America as lowest responsible bidder on fleet car insurance for the City of Palm Springs was read, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No . 1075 of the City Council a proving payment of premium in the sum of 0573. 18 covering fleet insurance for the City of Palm Springs- with the General Insurance Company of America, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, iLdams, Connell, Boyd, Serum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : None Councilman Admms introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of The City of Palm Springs Establis'r_ing a Public Health Center and Providing for Its Fianagement and Operation" , whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with theCity Clerk for Further action by the City Council. Councilman Sorum introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm S_prir s Appropriating the Sum of Two Thousand Dollars ( w2000.00) for use in Promotion, Advertising and Publicity for said City During the Current Fiscal Year. " whereupon said ordinance was read in full and filed with the City Clerk for further action by the City Council. Memorandum of Acting City Manager Louise i4cCarn recommending the consolidation of the interinckinci, directorates of the Palo: Springs rear Recreation Council and the recreation Commission was read, and uponmotion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1076 of the City Council approving the consolidation of the directorates of the Palm Sprin s INar Recreation Council and the Recreation Commission, making the full recreation Commission membership as follows : Mrs . Vielba Bennett It7r. Merrill Crockett Mr. George Roberson Dr. Ernest E. Oertel Mr . Frank Cutler Miss r�atherine Finchey Mr. Ernest Grill Mrs . Donald Lockett ➢)Ir. John R. E. C;:laffey, Chairman was adopted bj the following vote, td wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell Boyd, Serum, and Itiayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: I\one A request for a dance permit submitted by Mr,. George Rober- son on behalf of the Desert Inn was presented . Upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolu- tion No. 1077 of the City Council granting the requested dance permit to the Desert Inn was adopted. A request for a dance permit submitted by Margaret Foldesy on behalf of the Palm Springs i1otel was presented. After reading of -a communication and discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Serum seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Reso- lution No. 1076 of the City Council granting the requested dance permit to the Palm Springs Hotel was adopted. Bids having been submitted to the City for a contract to purchase a portion of the wet garbage collected in calm Srringa, such aids were read, together with the recommenda- tion of Acting City Manaz,or Louise j°IcCarn. Mr. and krs . J . J. Roberts spoke in behalf of their bid, and 'ivr. B. Carmean spoke , in support of his . After discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, Seconded b; CouncIlrrian Adams, Resolution No. 1079 of the City Council ,,, rantin`, the city wet garbage contract to B. Carmean, pursuant to the recommendation of Acting City Manager, and directini1 that his bid in the an oust of y�;750.00 be paid in advance, and. that such contract be non-transferrable other than with the consent of the City Council, and further directing the City Attorney to prepare a contract covering the period from November lst, 1942 to October 31st , 1943, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, "dams, Connell 3oyd, , Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : done Absent : None Thereupon, request for a hauling permit presented by James J. Ro'oerts requesting permission to haul wet garbage from Torney General Hospital down Pacheve Drive to the State Hi; 'nway , and -North out of town, such pick-ups to be made between 6 :00 and 10 :00 A.PVi. daily, was read, and follow'a.ng discussion and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by Councilman 3oyd, Resolution No . 1030 of the City Council directing the City Clerk to issue a hauling permit to tames J. Roberts for a fee of y,12.00, was unanimously adopted,. After some disccssion by the council concerning; the status of the suit to remove gasoline pumps on Mr. Simpson' s prop- erty, and certain correspondence with the State 3onrd of Equalization, upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to 1'dednesdgy, October 28th, 1942, at 7 :30 o' clock , gin:Le R. O ' Brien Acting City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR IvEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, held a meeting at the Council Chambers, known as 430 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City on 'Nednesday, November 4th, 1942 at 7 :30 o' clock P.M. , the said day being the first 'Vvednesday of said Month of November. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who' pre- sided : I Roll Call : Present: Councilman 3acon L. Cliffton Councilman C . P. Adams Councilman Phillip L. Boyd Mayor -F.V. Shannon Acting City Manager Louise PiicCarri Acting City Clerm, Virginia R. O' Brien Absent : Councilman John M. Connell and Raymond Mi. Sorum Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Council held September 16th, October 7th, 21st , and 28th, having been dis- tributed among the several councilmen, were presented, approved, and ordered copied in the minute book. 131 Mayor Shannon suggested that in view of the fact that there was important business to be transacted, it might be well to change the usual order of business and appoint the council- man for District 7 to replace Councilman Pers-nin., as the first order of business . The petition was thereupon read and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1081 appointing George H. Housman to serve as Councilman in District 7 to fulfil the unexpired 1 term of Major Frank J . Pershing was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, :.darns , 3oyd, and Mayor Shannon ;does : None Absent : Councilmen Connell and Scrum Judge Cuy Pinney thereupon administered the oath of office, and Councilman Housman took his place at the Council table . COdvY ITINlCATIONS : A letter of resignation of Mr. Nathan 3asson as health officer was read, and upon motion of Councilman <dams, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, resolution No. 1082 of the City Council accepting the resignation of Nathan Basson as health officer, with regrets, and directing the City Clerk to write Mr. 3asson a suitable letter of recommendation, was adopted by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, 'Housman, Boyd, and PGayor Shannon Noes : 'done Absent: Councilmen Connell and So rum A letter of resignation of Mr. Charles J. Burket as Superin- tendent of the Naste Disposal Department, and as City Build- ing Inspector, was read. Upon suggestion of Mayor Shannon, the same was referred to Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton as a member of the General Committee and of the Viaste Disposal Committee, ,for consideration, and a report was requested for the next meeting. A letter from Police Chief Sanard expressing his appreciation to the Council for its part in making it possi�Dle for him to attend the Peace Officers Association :uar Conference in Los Angeles on October 22,23, and 24 was read. REP 0RTS The report of the City Treasurer for the month of October, 1942 was presented, examined and ordered filed with the City Clerk. The Finance Committee reported as being in favor of the re- quested increase in the police budget, but inasmuch as the city budget had not been passed upon there was no action taken. 1 OLD BUSINESS: The second reading of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Sprin�, s Appropriating the sum of Pwo Thous- and Dollars ( ;�2000.00) for use in Promotion, Advertising and Publicity for said City during the Current Fiscal Year, " was waived. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman 3oyd, said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 123 of the City of Palm Springs was passed by the follow- ing vote, to wit : 32 k Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : , Councilmen Connell and Sorum lifter discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd- second- ed by Councilman Cliffton, unanimously passed, the Healt%i Center ordinance intooduced at the Council meeting held on September 21st was set aside and filed with the City, Clerk,, whereupon a new ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Establishing a Public Health Oer:te:r and Providing for Its T.Tanagement and Operationit was introduc- ed by Councilman Adams and read in full, and filed with the City Clerk for furt'r_eraction by the City Council . Councilman Boyd introduced an ordinance entitled "An Ordin- ance of the City of Palm Springs regulating Excavations and Constr,a.ct:ion in Public Streets and 2horou hfares, etc. " ,, whereupon said ordinance was read in full and .filed with the City Clerk forfurtier action by the City Council . A register of Demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman Cliffton, claims and demands numbered 4018 through 4101,, inclusive , were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer by the follow- ing vote, to suit . 11 Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton , Adaas, Housman, Boyd, and IMs-d ov Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Connell and Sorum After discussion had relative to payment of a February,_ 1942 ' Associated u Oil Company bill in the amount of i�2.21, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No . 1083 of the. City Council directing payment of ; 2 .21 to the Associated Oil Company was adopted by the follow- ing vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, ,darns, Housman , Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes: None ,. Absent: Councilmen Connell and Sorum Upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman F'.darns, Resolution No. 1084 of the City Counc:i.l transferring the sum of 'p700.00 from the General Fund to the Street i''und and d .recti.ng the City. Clerk to certify the same to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, rLdnins , Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None absent': Oouncilmen Connell and Sorum After discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded 'by Councilman Boyd, ResolutLon 1�1o . 1085 of the City Council refi_uiding moneys to the Riverside County riuditor in the amount of �p76.24 covering overdraft of the Fire Department, and : 107.86 covering overdraft of the , Police ,Department, by, reason of double payment of taxes resulting from the absorption by the City of the Palm , prings- Dire Protection 'District and the Palm Springs Police Protection District as of Jlne, 3rd, 1940,, was duly adopted by the following vote , to wit : , Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and I!4ayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilmen Connell and Sorum I A request f'or a dance permit submitted by Tray. Rogers on behalf of :togers .�. nch was presented . after discussion and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by Councilman Adams, Lesolution No. 1036 of the City Council granting the requested dance permit to _to!-ers :Ranch was adopted by s un- animous vote. Upon the request of Mayor Shannon all the women present in Chambers left the room, and an ordinance of the City of Palm 1 Springgs entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm I, .�)prinCs Prohibiting Disorderly Conduct" was introduced by Councilman Cliffton and read in full, and was then filed with the City Clerk for further action of the Council . The women then re- turned to the Chambers. The matter of appointments by Mayor Shannon to the City Boards and Commissions , and the Defense Council, viere carried over to the next meeting. An invitation directed to the Mayor and all city officials to attend a Conference on Civilian V4ar Problems under the aus- pices of the State Council of Civilian B"efense in Los Angeles at the Biltmore Hotel on November loth,' 1942, was read. Mayor Shannon called the attention of the Council to the fact that the OPA office needed an overall part-time executive secretary who should be paid a salanj of approximately �150.00 per month. After a short discussion the matter was referred to the Finarce Committee for investigation. Notices of the application of Austin G. IvicManus dba Palm Spri.r.gs 'Tennis Club for on-sale distilled spirits license, and of Herman N. Elliiian and Merrill Crockett dba The Village Phar- macy, for off'-sale distilled spirits license, and beer and wine license, were presented. to the Council. No act_.on was taken. An ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs requiring Registration in Hotels and Repealing Ordinance NO . 17" was introduced by Councilmar Cliffton and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by Councilman Boyd, and unanimously carried, the first readin" of said ordinance was waived, the same was filed with tide City Clerk for the further action of the City Council. After- some general discussion- concerning the rationing Bo,rd, and- upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by Councilman IIousman and unanimously adopted, the meeting adjourned to i'Vednesday, hovesnber 13th, 1942 at 7 :30 oIclock P Ids. �iL JP �o1�-e-� Vl �nia R. Olbrien Acting' City Clerk MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ol'' THE CITY OF PhLM SPRINGS J The City Council of the City of Palm Sprinr�s , California, held a meetinF at the Council Chamfers, known as- 480 NTorth Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on 0iednesday , November 13th,1942, at 7 :30 o � clock p.m. , pursuant to adjournment of' meeting of November 4 ti, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who pre- sided : 34 Roll Call : Present : Councilman C. P. :=dams Councilman John M. Connell Councilman George Housman Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman Haymond IU[. Serum Mayor F. V. Shannon Acting City Mana"er Louise McCarn City Attorney _toy i'i. ColeEate Acting City Clerk Virginia H. O ' Brien Absent,: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton COMMUIIICIITIONS: A letter addressed to Mayor Shannon by Mrs. Fred Klug, concerning the transportat- on problem on Indian E.venue was read, and after some discussion i.t was decided that the matter should be taken, up with the Tanner i'riotor bompany which holds a franchise in the city . REP 0 L'T S Councilman Boyd reported on behalf of the Finance Committee . regarding employment of sn executive secretary for the OPA Board , and recommended that the matter be held in abeyance until the, new Budget Control could be set up,- and the statics of available funds be shown thereby. Councilman Serum reported on behalf of the Public Safety Committee concerning the application of Mr. E. A . Schultz of the E1 Canto Linen Shop for white curb marking in front of his business, and recommended that the same be denied. Thereupon, upon motion of Councilman borum, seconded by Councilman Adams, 'iiesclution No . 1087 of the City Council denying; the petition of E. A . Schultz for white curb marking was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen I,dams , Connell, Housrian , Loyd, Sorum and P(a yor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton Old) BUSINESS: Upon motion of Councilman r>oyd, seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously passed, the second reading of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Sprin gs, Es'tablish- ing a Public Health Center and Providing for its Yanat-;e,mcnt and Operation" was waived, and ther upon upon motion of Councilman 'Doyd seconded by Councilman Sorum, said ordinance, being Ordinance No. 124 of the City of Palm springs, was passed by the fellIowing vote , to. wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adaras , Oonnell, Housman , Boyd., Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton Upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman '.dams, and unanimously passed, the second reading of an ordinance I entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs ReLalating Excavations and Construction in Public; Streets and 'Tior- oughfares, etc . ", was waived, and thereupon upon motion of Councilman Adams seconded by Councilman Housman, said ordinance, being "rdinance No. 125 of the City of Palm Springs was passed by the following vote , to twit : Ayes : Councilmen ,dams, Connell, riousman , Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Yoe : None Absent: Councilman Cliffton 135 Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman and unanimously passed, the second reading of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs prohibit- ing Disorderly Conduct" was waived, and tljereuoon upon motion of Councilman Serum seconded by Councilman: Connell, said ordinance, being ordinance No. 126 of the City of Palm Springs was duly passed by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adanos, Connell, =ousman , Boyd, Sorum and May or Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Reeuirin�j Registration in hotels and Repealing, Ordinance No. 17" was read In full inasmuch as thefirst reading had been waived upon introduction,, and thereupon upon motion of Council- man Adams seconded by Councilman Connell, said ordinance, being ordinance No . 127 of the Cityof Palm �;prires, was duly passed by the followin : vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Serum and 10a„or Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton NEW BUS I iu1;;SS : A letter from Police Chief S,nard appointing James H. P,lason as Patrolman wasread, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman «dams, Resolution Pio. 1088 of the City Council approving the appointment of James H. Mason as Patrol- man, to perform regular police duties, at a salary of ! lC1.00 per month., was duly adopted by the following vote, to wi. t : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : Uone Absent : Councilman Cliffton . A resolution extending the temporary appointment of Louise McCern as Acting City Manager was read, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd seconded by Councilman Connell, said resolu- tion,- being Aesolution No. 1089 of the City Counell, was adopted as read, by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Admas, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Serum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Cliffton A memorandum from Mayor Shannon to the Council appointing Coincilman Housman to fill the vacancies left by former Council- man Pershing on the Boards and Commissions Committee, Public Safety Committee and Publicity Committee was read, and u;.on motion of Councilman Adams seconded by Councilman Boyd, Resolution No . 1090 api,rovirig such appointment by Mayor Shannon was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman , Boyd, l Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton A letter from City attorney, Roy Colegate, was read together with a request from Robert I4. Hogarth on behalf of the St. Paul ' s in the Desert Espiscopal Church requesting permission to establish directional sins , and after discussion and 36 upon motion of Councilman Serum seconded by Councilman ilousman , Resolution No. 1091 of the City Council granting permission to the church to erect one two-sided slEn. on -the northwest corner of El Alameda and North Palm Canyon Drive was adopted by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell, Housman, 3oyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : none Absent : Councilman Cliffton A resolution prepared with relation to obtaining state aid for Civilian Defense was read and held over, no action being taken. A resolution was read approving reappointment by Mayor Shannon of Frank Cutler to the City Planning Commission for a further term of fouryears, expiring Lugust 30, 1946, and upon motion of Councilman Housman seconded by Councilman Boyd, ,such resolution, oeing desolation No. 1092 of the City Council was adopted as read by the following vote , to wit : Ayes : Councilmen adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton A resolution approving the appointment to the City Planning Commission by Mayor Shannon of William D . Dean to fill out the unexpired term of Robert D. Murray, i .e. , to August 30, 1943, was read, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum seconded by Councilman Connell, said resolution being resolution No. 1093 of the City Council, was adopted as read by the follow- ing vote, to wit : ' Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman , Boyd, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton A letter addressed to firs. McCarn from Roy Colegate clarify- ing the terms of the Planning Commission Members was read, and a_ resolution ratifying the appointment of the members of the Planning Commission introduced, whereupon upon motion of Councilman Connell seconded by Councilman Serum, said resolution, being Resolution No . 1094 of the City Council was adopted as read, by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman , Boyd, Scram and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent : Councilman Cliffton The matter of the appointment of the members of the Tel.fare and Friendly Aid Section of the Palm Springs Women' s Club to the Palm Springs Health Center Board was taken up, and upon motion of CouncLlman Boyd seconded by Councilman Connell Resolution No. 1095 of the City Council approving the names as submitted by the homens Club, to wit, Mrs . Ralph Clock, Mrs. James B. Oliver; Mrs . Bacon L. Cliffton, Mrs . Clarence Bosworth, and Mrs. Harold IIicks , to serve as members on the Palm Springs Health Center Board, was adopted by the follow- ing -vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams , Connell., Housman, "_'oyd, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Cliffton 137 There followed an informal discussion about the condition of the streets around the hospital as a result of the con- struction work, the lack of landscaping, and the throwing of trash by construction men, and the matter of street repair and removal of debris was referred to ]Mayor Shannon, Tne , Acting City Manager, and an appropriate committee for discussion with the Construction companies officials . The matter of landscaping the Hospital Grounds will be discussed later with Hospital Staff officers . The further matter of providing traffic safety for the studenLs of the Cahuilla School was discussed, and referred to' the Public Safety Committee for immediate action. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Connell and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned. °inia R. O ' Brien Acting City Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF Pj1 Pi SP17UNGS The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, held a meeting at the Council Chambers known as 480 North Palm Canyon Drive 1 in said City on PJednesday , December 2nd, 1942, at 7 :30 p .m. , the said day beinu, the first 1-liednesday of said month of Dec- ember. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presid- ed. Roll Call : Present : Councilman C. -P. -Adams Councilman John P.I. Connell Councilman George Housman Councilman Philip L. Boyd. Councilman Aaymond PII. Sorum Mayor F. V. Shannon Actin,, City Manager Louise McCarn City l,ttorrey Aoy A . Colegate Acting City Clerk Virginia A. O' Brien Absent : Councilman 3acon L. Cliffton C01,11VIUNI CAT IONS : A letter from Jeannets Sportswear Shop requesting; the refund of moneys paid in advance for waste disposal service was read, and after some discussion and upon motion of Councilman Adams seconded by, Councilman Boyd, Resolution No. 1096 of the City Council authorizing the refund of $5.00 paid to the Waste Disposal Department I by Jeannets Sportswear Shop was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes . Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Cliffton A letter of resignation from Officer Troutt was read, together with a memorandum from Chief of Police Sanard appointing Ralph Sturkie as patrolman to replace officer Troutt. Mereupon upon motion of Councilman Serum seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1097 of the City Council accepting the resignation of Ralph Troutt was adopted by the following vote, to wit: V - T Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Cliffton Thereafter, upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Council- man Housman, Resolution No. 1098 of the City Council ''approving the appointment of Ralph Sturkie as Patrolman to replace officer Troutt, as of November 24, 1942, at a salary of fjy165.00 per ' month, to perform regular police duties, was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum, and, Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Cliffton REPORTS: The report of the Police Department for the month of November was referred to the Public Safety Committee. The Treasurer 's report for the month of November was presented, examined, and ordered filed with the City Clerk. YEW BUSINESS: A register of demands was presented, examined and approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, claims and demands numbered 4102 through 41990 inclusive, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the 'City Treasurer by the following vote, to wit: ' Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum, ' and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent:- Councilman Cliffton The demands presented by Glenn Thompson and Leonard Iiayes for work done in connection with the changed entrance at the Field Club were presented separately, discussed, and u.non the recom- mendation of the Finance Committee were tabled until such, time as they could be discussed with Mr. Chaffey of the Recreation Council. After discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1100 of the City Council approving the transfer of ,�5.00 from the General. Fund to the :Waste Disposal Fund, 1"50.00 from the Street blind to the Gas Tax Fund, $79.37 from the Street Fund to the General. Fund, and .ja50.45 from the Gas Tax Fund to the Street Fund, in order to ' facilitate the setting up of the new budget control bookkeeping system, and directing the City Clerk to certify the same to the City Treasurers was adopted bythe following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum; and Mayor Shannon Noes : None ' Absent: Councilman Cliffton Upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Sorum, Resolution No. 1101 of the City Council transferring the sum of -�600.00 from the General Fund to the Street Fund, and directing the City Clerk to certify the same to the City Treasurer, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes: - None Absent: Councilman ,Cliffton The request of the Fire Department to the City Council to ad- 139 vertise for bids for fire hose was referred to the Public Safety Committee- for investigation. A Deed of Right of Way from John W. Williams and Helen G. Williams, his wife, to the City of Palm Springs, covering the northerly 4C feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Section 19, T 4 S, R 5 E, S. B. B. & M. , Palm Valley Colony Lands, was read, together with the recommendation of the City Planning,Commission that the City accept such right of way. Thereupon, a resolution of acceptance was. read, and upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Adams, such resolution of acceptance, bein7 resolution No. 1102 of the City Council, was adopted as read, by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Serum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Cliffton A request on behalf of the Palm Springs Hotel for dance permits for Saturday night, December 5th, and for a New Year 's Eve dance was presented. After some discussion, and upon recommendation and motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1103 of the City Council ,mrantinF a permit tothe Palm Springs Hotel for a dance to be held on the night of Saturday, December 5th, 1942, by the officers of the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, in the main dining room of the hotel, was adopted by the following; vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, and Sorum Noes: Mayor Shannon Absent: Councilman Cliffton The Acting City Clerk VJa9 directed to request that a formal - application be made in the usual manner for a permit to hold the New Year's Ave Dance, the same to be presented at the next meeting of the Council. Then Mayor Shannon stated that there was a distinguished visitor present, and thereupon introduced Assemblyman Nelson Dilworth_, I:4r. Dilworth spoke briefly on matters to come up at the next meeting of the Legislature, and asked for any sug-estions from the City Council as to any matters they might like given particular attention. Thereafter John R. W. Chaffey and Frank Cutler spoke with regard t" to the effort being made to obtain Federal aid with re-ard to the maintenance of the Field Club. City Attorney Colegate brought out the fact that the lease on the Field Club would expire in about thirty days, and after discussion concerning this matter, and upon motion of Councilman Serum seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1104 of the City Council authorizing the City Attorney to open negotiations with the Field Club as soon as possible to renew the lease agreement and option of the City with the Field Club at the present terms, for the duration of the war and six months thereafter, was adopted by the following vote, to wit: I Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Boyd, Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent:. Councilman Cliffton Councilman Boyd asked permission to be excused, and left the meeting. The matter of a resolution prepared by Mr. Chaffey along the lines of resolutions used in other cities for the purpose of authorizing the Irlayor and City Clerk to execute applications and documents necessary or required for procurement of an allottment of Federal Funds was taken up, rm d after the same was anproved by the City Attorney, it was read in full. Thereupon, upoh motion of Council- man Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman, said resolution, being Resolution No. 1105 of the City Council, was approved as 40 read, with the insertion of the amount of $25,000.00 in the , blank therein, by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman) Sorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Doyd Councilman' Sorum, as Chairman of the Public Safety Committee,, reported that the trees on the south end of Sunrise Vlay were a serious traffic hazard, and after discussion, and upon 'motion of Councilman Serum seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1106 of the City Council authorizin` the removal of the Tamarisk trees along the last 25 feet of the south end of Sunrise 116`ay, and further authorizing the City Manager to hire outside labor if it was impossible for the Street Department to do the work: im- mediately, was adopted by the following vote, to wits Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, foorum, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Boyd. There being no further business, upon the motion of Councilman Serum, seconded b-T 'Councilman Housman, and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned to December 16th, 1942 at '7:30' p.m. ninia R. OTBrien Actina City Clerk I MIDUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS The City Council of 'the City of Palm Sprin-so CdLifornia, held a meeting at the ^ouncil Chambers, known as 430 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on FJednesday, December loth, 1942, at 7 :30 o 'clock P.M. , pursuant to adjournment of meeting of December 2nd, 1942. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Shannon, who presided: Roll C611: Present: Councilman C. P. Adams Councilman John M. Connell" Councilman George Housman Councilman Raymond M. Serum Mayor F. V. Shannon Acting City Manager Louise McC'arn ,' City Attorney Roy IN. Colelq;ate Acting City Clerk Virginia. R. ,O 'Brien Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Boyd I Drafts of the minutes of the meetings of the City Coun ell held November 4th, 18th, and December 2nd which had been distributed among the several councilmen were presented, aoproved, . and, ordered copied in the minute book. REPORTS: Councilman Sorum, Chairman of the Public Oafety Committee, reported that he and Police Chief Sanard had granted an emergency permit to Postmaster Gorham for a packae loading zone during the Christmas Period. Upon his request for approval of this action, and upon motion of Councilman Connell seconded by Coiincil- 141 man Housman, Resolution No. 1107 of the City Council a) proving said loading zone permit, was adopted by the following vote, to wi t: Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Boyd Councilman Cliffton arrived and participated in the proceedings. Councilman Serum reported several complaints about parking on Tamarisk Road at the USO House, and recommended some Council action to prevent such parking and suggested installation of "No Parking" signs. After some discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1108 of the City Council approving the placing of no parking signs in front of the USO -House was adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Serum and I;Iayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Boyd Councilman Serum further reported that on the two fire hose bids received by the City a priority must first be obtained. Thereupon, after some discussion, u?on motion of Councilman Adams seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1109 of the City Council authorizing the Fire Chief and the City Attorney to negotiate for a priority on an order for 1000 feet of 271 inch Pioneer hose for use in the Fire Department was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Clifton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes: None Absent: Councilman Boyd Councilman Serum called the attention of the Council to the system of Safety inspection of public places, including bars, dance halls, etc. It was suer?ested that, because the police department and the fire department are shorthanded some outside inspector should be designated therefor. It was announced that a former member of the Los Angeles Fire Department, now in town, had registered with the Civilian Defense Council and mifrht be fitted for such work. It was further suggested by Mayor Shannon that such person should be sworn in as a Deputy-Fire Chief by the Acting City Manager vh o was so instructed. In the absence of the Chairman of the r'inance Committee, the acting chairman, Councilman' Sorum, reported that it was the opinion of the committee that some consideration be given to where the money was coming from for operation of the Rationing Board. Mayor Shannon stated that there would probably be no Federal aid until after the first of the year. After discussion regarding the rental of space for the rationing board, the matter was tabled for determination, first as to availability of heating facilities. After further discussion it was agreed that another stenographer should be em- ployed for the Rationing Board and that the salary of the incumbent Isecretary be increased. [hereupon, upon motion of Councilman Adams, Seconded by Councilman Connell, Resolution No. 1110 of the City Council increasing* the salary of Louise Hennes from $105.00 to $120.00 per month, and em- ploying Frances Brady at a salary of � 100.00 per month, was duly passed .by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housmand, Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Boyd 4`L A report of the Acting City Clerk on Business Licenses was ex- amined and after discussion &Iayor Shannon instructed the Acting City Clerk to check with the police department regarding now businesses. A memorandum from Chief Sanard regarding the resignation of Officer James Maynard from the Police Department wars read, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No. Jill of the City Council accepting such resignation was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Siousman Sorum and Mayor Shannon , Noes : . None Absent: Councilman Boyd A register of demands was presented, examined, and approved by the Finance Committee, and upon motionof Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Adams, resolution No. 1112 of the City Council approv- ing payment of claims and demands numbered 4200: -t:hrough 4207 were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Sorum and 1,4ayor Shannon Noes: None Absent: Councilman Boyd The letter of resignation of Chas. J. Burket as an employee of the City of Palm Gprings was , read, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by 0ouncilman Sorum, Resolution ' No. 11113 of the City Council accepting, the resignation ofMr. Burket was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Sorum, I and Mq cr Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Boyd After some discussion concerning the request of the Health Center for a directional sign on Indian Avenue, the matter was tabled until the next meeting of the Council. An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Regulating the Keepinm of Fowls and Animals within the City, Authorizing a Public Pound and Creating the Position of Humane Officer" was introduced by Councilman Cliffton, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Connell-, and unanimously carried, the first reading of said ordinance was waived, the same being filed with the Clark for further action of the Council., An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Creating, and Providing for Administration of a Local Defense Organization" was introduced by Councilman Adams, and 'upon motion duly, made and unanimously carried, the first reading of said Ordinance was waived, and the same was filed with the Clerk for the further action of the Council. The epplication of the Doll House for a Dance Permit for New years Eve was _presented., After some discussion, Councilman Sorum I stated that he was in favor of granting such licenses as much as possible inasmuch as many of the places were having difficulty in staying open under the changed circumstances,, but that they should first, make certain Chan;*es to be suggested by the Public Safety Committee. Thereupon, v.pon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, and unanimously' carried, Reso- lution No . 1114 of the City Council approving the dance ,permit requested by the Doll House for New Years Eve, subject to compliance with the regulations and changes required by the Public ''Safety Committee, was duly adopted. 143 In accordance with the discussion and decision regarding granting of a dance permit to the Doll House subject to inspection and compliance with certain changes desired by the Public Safety Committee, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton seconded by Coun- cilman Cliffton seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1115 of the City Council authorizing Councilman Serum as Chairman of the Public Safety Committee to make the necessary inspection of premises desiring dance permits, and to recommend and approve any changes necessary before. the granting of such permit, was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Connell, Housman, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Boyd The application of the Deep Well Ckiest Ranch for deuce permit for December 3lst, 1942, and for other dates to be set in the future, was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Housman, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 1116 of the City Council authorizing the dance permit requested by the Deep Vvell Gues Ranch was duly adopted. An application by the Palm Springs Hotel for dances to beheld on December 19th, December 24th, December 26th, and December 31st was presented, and upon motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Council- man Cliffton, Resolution No. 1117 of the City Council authorizing the dance permit rcquestedrby the Palm Springs Hotel was duly adopted. Discussion was had concerning the renewal of the Field Club Lease, the possibility of the City buying the Field Club, and the possible effect a lease on the Field Club with an option to buy might have on the negotiations with the government for an appropriation for the upkeep of the club. City Attorney Coleqate discussed the cost of conducting the Field Clnb, and further discussion was had between the councilmembers and Mr. Frank Cutler end Mr. Sohn R. s. Chaffey, representing the Field Club and Recreation Commission.- Councilman Cliffton asked to be excused and left the meeting. Thereafter, upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded by Council- man Housman, resolution No. 1118 of the City Council authorizing the appointment of a committee to meet with the Executive Committee of the Field Club, and to negotiate for a lease of one year at $2000.00, with no purchase option, and in the event such proposal was refused to receive a counter-proposition from the Field Club to be presented at the next meeting of the Cotimcil on December 30th, 1942, vies duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes: Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, Serum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Boyd Thereupon Mayor Shannon appointed Councilmen Serum, Housman, and Connell as a Committee of three to meet with the Executive Committee of the Field Club in accordance with said Resolution No. 1118. Councilman Serum made the statement that he thou7bt the Council should appreciate the fact that there were men who were willing to put in as much time and effort on behalf of the City as had the members of the Recreation Commission. Thereupon, uncn motion of Councilman Serum, seconded by Councilman Housman, and unanimously passed, the Council gave a rising vote of thanks to the Recreation Commission. It was then su1,­;,rested by Councilman Serum that Fire Chief Leonesio and Fireman Orville Bingham should be paid something extra due to the fact that they had been rendering services beyond their expected services from November 15th to December 16th by reason .44 of the shortage of men in the department. Thereupon upon motion of Councilman Sorum, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1119 of the City Council directing the payment of "0, 0.00 each in addition to their regular salary payment to Fire Chief Leonesio, and Fireman Orville Bingham at the next payday, in appreciation of their extra services, was adopted by the following vote, to wit : Ayes : Councilmen Adams, Connell, Housman, .Sorum and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilmen Cliffton and Boyd Councilman Sorum then reported that the school ¢gone in front of the Cahuilla school had been completed with the aid of Councilman Connell and Police Chief Sanard, and that it had been necessary to hire a painter to paint the signs. There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman Connell, seconded' by Councilman Serum, the meeting; was adjourned to December 30th, 1942, at 7:30 o �clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, A ing City Clerk. MINUTED OF ADJOURNED M;K TING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS The City Council of the City of Palm Sprints, California, held ' a meeting at the Council Chambers, known as 480 North Palm Canyon Drive, in said City, on Wednesday, December 30th, 1942 at 7 :30 o 'clock P.nh. , pursuant to adjournment of meetin,T_ of December 16, 1942, The meeting was called to order by Player Shannon, who presided: Roll Call: Present:' Councilman C . P. Adams Councilman Ceorge ,Housman Councilman Philip L. Boyd Councilman Raymond M. Sorum Playor, P. V. Shannon Acting City Manager Louise, McCarn - City At-torney Roy W. Colegate Acting City Clerk Virginia P. 0173rien Absent: Councilman Bacon L. Cliffton Councilman John M. Connell Drafts of the Minutes of the meeting of the City Council held December 16, 1942 having been distributed to the several council- men, such minutes were presented, approved, and ordered copied in the Minute Book. Councilman Cliffton arrived and participated in the proceedings. ' COMINNI CATIONS : A letter of resignation from Councilman Raymond M. Sorum was read, and ,upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1120 of the City Council, accept- - in- the 'resignation of Councilman Sorum, with regret, was approved by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilman Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell ➢4r . Sorum thereupon left his seat at the Council Table, and a 1441[ recess was called by Mayor Shannon. A letter from Mr. Glen R. We-stcott requesting permission to operate a public address system on Palm Canyon Drive and Indian :_venue on Sunday afternoons was read, and after a short discussion and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1121 of the Cite Council denying such request was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell A memorandum from the Acting City Manager concerning a meeting of the Civilian Defense Council held on the morning of December 30th was read, and after discussion and the recommendation of Councilman Boyd, and upon motion of Councilman Adams, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1122 of the City Council approving the purchase of an oil heater and an oil storage tank to be installed in the Rationing Board "ffice at 622 North Palm Canyon Drive, was duly adopted by the following, vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell A letter to the City Council from Muriel E. Fulton concerning the rental of quarters for the Rationing Board was read, and after some discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1123 of the City Council authorizing the rental of 622 North Palm Canyon Drive to be used by the Rationing Board, at a rate of �460.00 per month, and directing the City Attorney to prepare a lease, was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell A memorandum from Mayor Shannon to the City Council recommending the reappointment of lv�rs. Louise McCarn was react, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1124 of the city Council reappointing li''rs. Louise McCarn as Acting City Plianager as of January 1, 1943 and until further order of the Council, was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams; Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell OLD BUSINESS: The matter of a directional sign for the Health Center was again taken up, and after discussion, and upon Councilman Adams stating that he would furnish the board for the sign and cut it out if the I City would furnish the post and have the sign painted and installed, upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1125 authorizing ,an inexpensive sign to be erected at the intersection of Amado Road and Indian Avenue directing the way to the Health Center was duly adopted by the following vote, -to- wit : Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None ,Absent: Councilman Connell A resolution accepting the agreement for electric service with the California Electric Power Company to be installed at 622 46 i North Palm Canyon Drive was read, and upon motion of Council- i man Boyd, seconded by Councilman Adams, such resolution, being Resolution No. 1126 ' of the City Council, was adopted , as read by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton,_-Adams, Housman, Boyd,' and - Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell The matter of a sign for the Rationing Board was' brought up, and after some discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution No. 1,127 of the City Council authorizing the expenditure of not to exceed je115.00 for a sign or signs to identify the location of the Rationing Board was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : 'Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd,' and : Mayor Shannon ' Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell An Ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Creating and Providing for 'Administration of a Local Defense Ortanization" was read in full inasmuch as the first reading had been waived upon introduction, and thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Adams, said Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 128 of the City of L'elm Springs, was duly passed by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: "Councilman Connell I An Ordinance entitled: "An ordinance of the City of .alm Springs Rezulating the Keeping of Fowls and Animals within the City, Authorizing a Public Pound and Creating the Position of Humane Officer" was read in full inasmuchas the first reading had been waived upon introduction, and thereupon upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Boyd, said Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 129 of the City of Palm Springs, -was duly passed by the following vote, to' wit: Ayes : 'Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman,, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell - The request, for a dance permit by the Non-Commissioned Officers ' Club of the Ferrying Command was p^ esented and after lengthy discussion, and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Housman, Resolution P1o. 1128 granting a dance permit for J)ecember 31, 1942, and Saturday night, January 2nd, 19430 waiving fees therefor, and directing the Public Safety Committee to meet with the Chief of the Police and the Commanding Officer of the Ferrying Command to determine the responsibility of the respective parties, was' 'duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and I44ayor Shannon I Noes: None Absent: Councilman Connell City Attorney Colegate brought to the attention of t`ne Council the fact that the Non-Commissioned Officers ' Club of the Ferrying Command should have a City Business License, but that it was within the discretion of the Council to waive any such license fee. Thereupon, upon motion of CouncilmanBoyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, Resolution No.' 1129 of the City Council granting a Business License to the Non-Commissioned Officers ' Club of the Ferrying Command with 'fees waived, was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: 147 Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes : None Absent: Councilman Connell A request for change of date of dance under the permit formerly granted to the Palm Springs Hotel was discussed and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Housman, and unanimously passed, such request for change of date was Pranted. A register of demands was lr esented, examined, and approved by the finance Committee, and u9on motion of Councilman Boyd, , seconded by Councilman Cliffton, claims and demands numbered 4208 through 4260, inclusive, were approved and ordered paid by warrants drawn upon the City Treasurer by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes: None Absent: Councilman Connell The minutes of the meeting of the 'Mar Recreation Council held on December 16, -1942 at the Chamber of Commerce office were read. A memorandum from Acting City Manager Louise McCarn announcing the employment of Raymond M. Serum as Street -uperintendent, Building* lnspector, and Superintendent of +Vaste Disposal for the City of Palm Sprin,;s at a salary of w300.00 a month was read. Aftor discussion a resolution prepared by City Attorney Roy ColecTate was read, and upon motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Cliffton, such rescluti- n, being Resolution No. 1130 of the City Council, authorizing the employment of one competent person to fill the several offices of Building Inspector, street Superintendent, and Juperintendent of Waste Disposal, at a salary of $300.00 per month, plus an automobile use allo:,✓ance of �30.00 per month until further order of the Council, was duly adopted by the followinT, vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes: None Absent: Councilman Connell A discussion followed concerning the inspections started by Mr. Serum, on behalf of the Public Safety Committee of premises having requested dance permits , and upon motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Adams, Resolution No. 1131 of the City Council authorizing Mr. Sorum to complete such investigations already started by him was duly adopted by the following vote, to wit: Ayes : Councilmen Cliffton, Adams, Housman, Boyd, and Mayor Shannon Noes: None Absent:. Councilman_ Connell There being no further business, upon the motion of Councilman Cliffton, seconded by Councilman Adams, and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, CZ� A ti g City Clerk